The Weekly Post 10/20/16

Thursday October 20, 2016 Vol. 4, No. 33

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Ambulance service faces crunch By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – Butch Gardner is the face of the AkronPrinceville Ambulance Inc., and its 20 volunteers are familiar faces to patients needing transport. But that could change unless more people volunteer to help. “I’d say 90 percent of the patients know us,” Gardner says. “That can be comforting for people.” What’s uncomfortable is the staffing crisis the ambulance service faces, he says. Volunteers and donations are dropping as costs and responsibilities are rising here and other emergency services. For The Weekly Post

“I’m on a mission: keep this funded and in service,” says Gardner, a 74-year-old CILCO retiree who’s president of the private corporation that gets some funding through the AkronPrinceville Fire District. “I’m getting old and I’m going to have to quit one of these days,” he adds. This Sunday (Oct. 23) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Akron-Princeville Ambulance is holding a pancake and sausage breakfast at the firehouse across the street, but raising money is only part of the goal. “We’re running out of volunteers,” Gardner says. “We’ve done everything we can do, tak-

ing applications wherever we can, running appeals in the Princeville Civic Association newsletter every week. But people just aren’t turning them in. In the last year or so, we had three new, younger volunteers, but one is moving and two went back to college.” It’s not a matter of scheduling convenience, he explains. “We can respond [to emergencies], but it’s required to have two EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) to transport people,” says Gardner, who adds that A-P Ambulance goes to about 200 calls a year. Akron-Princeville Ambulance Inc. president Butch Gardner said his organization is in need of volunteers and donations if the To continue, the PrincevilleContinued on Page 2

service is going to keep operating. Photo by Bill Knight.

Schock promotes second Elmwood Habitat project

PLENTY ’O PUMPKINS

By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – Aaron Schock was in Elmwood? In front of a television camera? Yes, the former U.S. Rep. from Peoria visited Elmwood’s City Hall on Monday to help promote a new Habitat for Humanity “Habitat for Heroes” construction project in town. “It’s exciting to be a part of another build and to be in Elmwood, which is a community I love,” Schock said. While work will likely Former U.S. Rep start next spring at 402 Aaron Schock visited W. Mound, where demo- Elmwood on Monday. lition of an existing Photo by Jeff Lampe. home is first order of business, the more pressing need facing Habitat Weekly Post Staff Writer

Pumpkins seem plentiful in this patch on Laura Road west of Princeville. Photo by Bill Knight.

An abundance of pumpkins in 2016 By LAUREN QUINN

URBANA – This time last year, the threat of a major pumpkin shortfall was in the news. Sources were predicting that the 50 percent yield losses – due to early rains, coolerthan-normal weather, and fastspreading disease – would mean U of I Extension News

fewer pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving. But thanks to manufacturer decisions not to reserve stock for after the holiday, the doom and gloom scenario was largely not borne out. Still, the lead-up to Thanksgiving was a tense time for the pumpkin industry. This year, according to University

of Illinois plant pathologist Mohammad Babadoost, the pumpkin outlook is much improved. “The season started out very well,” Babadoost says. “There was enough rain to germinate seeds, but not too much. Then there was a period of relatively warm and dry conContinued on Page 9

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AMBULANCE: Area’s last all-volunteer unit Continued from Page 1

area ambulance service needs about 10 volunteers or it may need to hire EMTs to work some of the 12-hour shifts, which run from 6 to 6. Akron-Princeville for 36 years has served a 92-square-mile area ranging from Illinois Route 40 to Route 78, including parts of Hallock and Millbrook Townships. Without a response, A-P Ambulance may have to turn to paid shifts at a time when it’s finishing a $150,000 addition, needs two new defibrillators (each more than $60,000), and faces replacing one of two ambulances (about $150,000). “The community knows the value,” he says. “When we had the referendum to help us get a share of the tax levy we had something like 78 percent yes votes. People know we need it. Before – or if we weren’t here – it’d be 25 minutes before an ambulance got here.” Besides GHAS (Galesburg hospitals’ ambulance serving the western part of the Williamsfield-Dahinda area) and AMT (Advanced Medical Transport, serving the Kickapoo area and north Peoria), B.Y.E.(serving Brimfield, Yates City, Elmwood and other parts of the Williamsfield area), Lacon-Sparland, Bradford and Stark County all are paid, Gardner says. “We’re the only standalone volunteer outfit left in Peoria County,” he says. “We pay for training if a volunteer guarantees one year’s service,”

he continues, “but it’s 16 weeks training at ICC for a Basic EMT right off the bat, and more people work out of town, and there are fewer stay-at-home parents. Plus, Saturdays, people are busy and it seems like there’s something almost every night of the week. People have just gotten too busy, I guess.” Similar situations put pressure on emergency responders all over The Weekly Post area. Elmwood’s Fire Department is an all-volunteer force of 22 people, says Chad Jordan, a 23-year veteran who’s been chief for 9 years. “People’s work is much more demanding – life is much more demanding,” Jordan says. “A parent with kids going into junior high has all kinds of obligations.” Demand for emergency responses is up, too, he adds. “When I started, there’d be 30 or 40 calls a year. Now it’s more than 100,” he says. “People use it for non-emergencies, too, if they can’t provide a ride to the hospital.” Whether word-of-mouth recruiting or local benefits like Elmwood Fire’s hog roast last Saturday, the company is busy with outreach. “We get tax money,” Jordan says, “but we have fund raisers, raffles, dances, and some memorials. It all adds up.” “In Farmington, Rescue 1100 was the second ambulance like it in the state and the first [volunteer community ambulance] to work with OSF St. Francis Medical Center,”

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says longtime Rescue 1100 volunteer and Farmington city administrator Rollen Wright, who says they get about 350 calls a year and don’t bill for services. “We offer a basic response,” Wright says. “We stabilize and if there’s no EMT we wait for Fulton County EMA [Emergency Medical Association] to show up. “We’ve had decades of bequests,” he continues. “We’re very fortunate. We don’t need the chili suppers and so on to keep going.” While Rescue 1100 ambulance has operated for more than 35 years strictly with volunteers and donations, Farmington’s Fire District has its own 25 volunteer firefighters who answer about 400 calls a year, says Chief Anthony Scapecchi. “It’s definitely getting hard to get people,” Scapecchi adds. “It’s getting to be that way all over. I’m afraid it’s going to have to go that [paid] route, which means more money from somewhere, and there’s only so much tax money.” In Princeville, turning to paid EMTs would be a financial crunch, Gardner says. “If we go paid, it might take another $100,000 to fill all the spots,” he says. “I don’t know what else we can do.” Gardner invites Princeville-area people interested in volunteering to call the ambulance’s non-emergency number at (309) 385-4417 or contact him at (309) 740-0666 or butch232@frontier.com.

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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!

s Halloween Movie – Costume contest and Halloween movie “The Box Trolls” is Saturday (Oct. 22) at Elmwood Palace Theater. Free Admission. Costume contest, 1:30 p.m., movie, 2 p.m. Elmwood Kiwanis will provide either small popcorn or small soda. s Monster Mash – Dance at American Legion in Brimfield is Saturday (Oct. 22), 6-11:30 p.m. Live music, 7 p.m., food, drinks and costumes optional. $7 single, $10 couple, 21 years and older. Bring food items for chance to win prizes. Proceeds to Brimfield Food Pantry.

pancake breakfast at Akron-Princeville Firehouse is Sunday (Oct. 23), 9 a.m.-1 s Harvest Dinner – Yates City Harvest p.m. Sponsored by Princeville Lions Home Dinner is today (Oct. 20), 4:30-7 Club. p.m. at Yates City Community Center. s Chili Dinner – Brimfield E-Free Grilled Pork Chop, cheesy potatoes, vegChurch chili and soup supper is Sunday gie, roll, dessert and (Oct. 23), 4-6:30 p.m. at drink, $9. 11724 N. Maher Rd, s Movie Night – Fam- Publicize Your Event Brimfield. Bring can ily movie night showCall us at (309) 741-9790 goods, non-perishable ing “The Angry Birds” or email information about food items, cash donayour upcoming event to at Brimfield Public Litions for food pantry. news@wklypost.com. brary, today (Oct. 20),

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5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Princeville State Bank. s NAMI Meeting – NAMI Mental Illness support group meeting is today (Oct. 20), 7-8:30 p.m. at ICC North Campus. Individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions, Poplar Hall Room 131, family members, Poplar Hall Room 132. s Chili Supper – Trivoli Volunteer Firemen’s Annual Chili Supper is Saturday (Oct. 22), 4-8 p.m. at Trivoli Fire Station. All you can eat chili, hot dogs, bbq, pies and drinks. $5 adult donation, children (4-12) $3. s Pancake Breakfast – Sausage and

s Historical Meeting –

Elmwood Historical Society meeting at Lorado Taft house is Tuesday (Oct. 25) at 7 p.m. Refreshments served, public welcome.

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s Historical Meeting – Turkey Meal with

trimmings at Williamsfield UM Church is Oct. 29, 4:30-7 p.m. Adults and carry outs $10, children 10 and under $6. s Firehouse Hotdogs – Hotdogs at the Firehouse is Oct. 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Akron-Princeville Firehouse. Free hotdogs, chili and lemonade served to Trick or Treaters and community. Trick or Treating in Princeville, 5-8 p.m.

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Rambling through central Illinois, pondering how it can be 80+ degrees days before duck season opens. uuu Usually, I enjoy walking into my house. Late Monday night was not one of those times. Stepping into the front door, I felt that clinging, nasty shock of an unexpected spider web in the face. Worse yet, the spider was all up on me. A big Jeff one, too. One of LAMPE those fat mothers full of babies that you see this time of year. Earlier that same day I had pondered aloud how many million spiders have been saved since E.B. White published “Charlotte’s Web” in 1952. That answer, I still ponder. But, alas, the doorway spider is not among those saved. uuu Say this for Aaron Schock, he has a sense of humor. In other words, he didn’t mind when he was compared to Bigfoot by this reporter during a Monday visit to Elmwood to promote a new Habitat for Heroes House. Actually, Schock laughed at that. Yes, since leaving politics, he has led a quiet life. But most normal

people do, he noted. It’s only because he was once such a high-profile person that folks assume the worst when he’s no longer in regular view. And no, Schock said, the Elmwood appearance was in no way an indication he is returning to politics. “I’ve tried to stay as far away from the election this season as possible,” he said. Amen to that. ... Speaking of the election, the Northwest Herald declined to nominate either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton for the presidency, the first time that has happened in the Crystal Lake newspaper’s history. Concluded the editorial, “Unfortunately, on November 9, either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will become the President-elect of the United States.” uuu Kudos to Bob Potts, who was awarded the Elmwood Community Foundation’s Citizen of the Year award Saturday during that group’s annual banquet. Also honored was the late Gene Shissler. Both men deserve plenty of credit. And it’s very nice Potts gets his praise while he’s still toiling away in his office, aiding the community in between drafting detailed legal papers. Case in point is The Palace Theatre, which is operating in large part because Potts donated legal fees, time,

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Bob Potts smiles Saturday at the ECF banquet. Photo by Amy Davis.

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Disc golf fund raiser, preview in Farmington

FARMINGTON – Frisbees will be flying on Saturday (Oct. 22) at Farmington Township Park. Organizers seeking to bring a disc golf course to the Township Park are holding a fund raiser and informational event on Saturday. Registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m. and tee-off is at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $30 per player for two 18-hole rounds. Each participant receives a free disc. Farmington committee members include Patrick O’Brian, Jeff Vogel, Chris Helle, John Howard, Joel Ossman and Paige Burkland. Registration can be done in advance online at plasticaddicts.net.

Camp Big Sky receives grant for $3,000

MIDDLE GROVE – The Community Foundation of Central Illinois has awarded a $3,000 grant to Camp Big Sky in support of their Life Skills Education and Adult Volunteer Training programs through the Stephen A. and Bonnie J. Gosslin Community Works Fund, the Scott Heimdal Fund, and the CFCI Community Works Fund. The Life Skills program teaches skills to middle and high school special education students from local

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school districts including Farmington, Dunlap, and Galesburg. The Volunteer Training Program teaches adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities how to become great volunteers so that they can live in their community as engaged and contributing citizens. “Camp Big Sky is very thankful to the Community Foundation of Central Illinois for their confidence in our organization and belief in our mission in service to children and adults with disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers,”

said Brad Guidi, director of Camp Big Sky.

Trapping drawing ahead for Jubilee College S.P. BRIMFIELD – A drawing will be held Saturday (Oct. 22), for two trapping units at Jubilee College State Park. All applicants must have a current or previous year trapping license and habitat stamp. The drawing will be at the park office located 4 miles west of Kickapoo. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the drawing at 9.

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organizers is finding a family to live in and work on the home. Habitat executive director Lee Anne Schmidgall said eligibility for families goes beyond veterans to also include other public safety volunteers including law enforcement officers and EMTs “Heroes aren’t just those who serve overseas, but in many cases (are) heroes that serve among us in our community,” Schock said. “Elmwood was the location for our second Habitat for Heroes build and the community rallied and Lee

Anne and I and the team were so impressed with the work done by all the churches and community organizations and city government.” Along with finding a family, Habitat is raising funds for the project and seeking volunteers to provide services. Schmidgall said most of the construction work is done on weekends, so that the family selected to live in the home can help with the work. “If you know a local hero who for one reason or another can’t afford a nice home for their children and their family, we urge them to

apply,” Schock said. “We’re looking for the right fit for Habitat and for Elmwood.” Anyone interested in the home can apply through January on the website at habitatpeoria.org. Information will also be available at City Hall and some area businesses, Schmidgall said. Local churches and the Elmwood Community Foundation purchased the lot that will be home to the new Habitat home, Schmidgall said. “Last year when we were finishing the first build, I thought about maybe moving our here myself,”

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Princeville would cut taxes if vote passes By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – The Board of Education on Oct. 11 addressed past finances and made future plans to cut taxes and deal with a few immediate needs if voters approve the proposed County Schools Facility Sales Tax for Peoria. First, after a presentation by Tim Custis of Gorenz and Associates of Peoria, the Board approved the auditors’ Annual Financial Report, which showed total revenue of $6,800,649 and total expenses of $6,485,751. Broken down, Gorenz showed Operational Revenues came from General State Aid 24 percent; local revenue 13 percent; real estate taxes 50 percent; federal sources 6 percent and other state source 7 percent. Operational Expenditures were salaries and benefits 75 percent; purchased services 7 percent; supplies and materials 9 percent, and tuition & other objects 9 perFor The Weekly Post

cent. After Superintendent Shannon Duling explained that voter approval of the County Facility Sales Tax could mean about $240,000 more in annual revenue to the District, the Board discussed how the District would use the funds. Based on the Board’s Strategic Plan, the Board committed to using half the new revenue to reduce taxes: $120,000 per year. “We would be able to drop the tax rate by around 13 cents, dropping our rate from 5.72 to 5.59,” Duling said. “For a $100,000 home, [owners] would save around $35 per year. For a $200,000 home, [taxpayers] would save around $116 per year.” The remaining $120,000 would be devoted exclusively to improvements, including renovating the bus lane and parking at the Grade School, replacing the High School track, and improving parking. The total estimated cost for those

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facility upgrades would be between $1.2 million and $1.3 million, Duling said. “We would likely be able to generate around $1.2 million in new bonds without an increase in the tax rate,” he said. In other news: • tonight (Oct. 20) is 6th - 12th grade Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1-7 p.m. at the Junior High School; • Friday (Oct. 21) is the Grade School’s first Popcorn and Juice Day; • the Board OK’d an agreement to lease a new Spirit Bus for two years at a cost of $8,640 per year, and to trade in the current Spirit Bus for $19,000;. • the District is working with the building project’s flooring contractor on issues with epoxy floors in locker rooms; and • the Board approved David Murphy as a bus driver and Elizabeth Klein as Kindergarten teacher. field on Oct. 14 was arrested for theft and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

Deer accidents

• Oct. 3: Zachary Smith of Williamsfield on U.S. Route 150 near Knox County Road 2000-E in Truro Township. • Oct. 12: Luanna Esterdahl of Dunlap on Illinois Route 91 near Grange Hall Road in Radnor Township. • Oct. 16: Jessica Klein of Princeville on Illinois Route 29 near Hardscrabble Road in Chillicothe Township.

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Elmwood names Conklin as supervisor By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The Board of Trustees at a special meeting Tuesday unanimously appointed Steve Conklin as Supervisor, completing the unexpired term of Kathy Shoop, who died unexpectedly on Oct. 8. Conklin, 68, will serve as Supervisor and Treasurer of the Road Commission and also serve on the Township’s Cemetery Board and Recreation Center Board until May 2017. Before moving to Elmwood, Conklin served on various boards, including the Spoon River College Board, the Fulton County Board and the Farmington Academic Foundation. He and his wife Becky are active at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood. At the Board’s regular meeting on Oct. 11, Trustees couldn’t conduct much business because of Shoop’s passing, but agreed to have Road Commissioner David Wagner contact companies to inform them to expect next month any payments due. For The Weekly Post

Kickapoo Twp.

KICKAPOO – After a brief discussion, Trustees on Monday unanimously approved a levy proposal for next year providing for $194,010 for the Town Fund and $691,400 for the Road & Bridge Fund. That would add $1 to a property owner with a home valued at $100,000, said Supervisor Karl Koy, who said that taxpayer currently pays about $19 a year to the Township. Trustee Randy Weber had misgivings about the 5 percent increase – the maximum permitted without a referendum, saying he’d oppose an increase if the purpose is just to build up reserves. He added he was open to the proposed levy if there are specific projects

in need of revenue. “I’m more apt to be a little more flexible if that’s the case,” Weber said. Road Commissioner Dan Kelch said one project alone – a Richwoods Boulevard bridge – is planned for the next couple of years, and it’s estimated to cost $500,000, and the Township could have to pay for half. The proposed levy – which will be considered for adoption at the Township’s November meeting – provides for $498,000 in the Road & Bridge Fund for “Special Road & Bridge/Permanent” line item. In other business, Cory Vaughn of the Kickapoo Youth Baseball Association shared concerns with high Ameren bills for the ballpark, which were $1,316 for the year, but $658 for May-July. Vaughn also asked for feedback on ballpark projects including new protective netting on both diamonds and a possible batting cage. Trustees asked him to investigate costs and to seek other financial assistance. Also, Assessor Jack Duke reported that Kickapoo Township’s unofficial assessed value is now $308,987,601, an increase of almost $7 million.

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BRIMFIELD – Supervisor Tony Karl clarified the upcoming caucusing for next year’s elections. “The date for the caucus is Dec. 6,” he said, but “the only involvement our board has with the caucus is for the Clerk to send notice to the chairman of the Township Central Committee by Nov. 6. A second notice is then sent back to the township clerk from the chairman of the Township Central Committee that advises what time and where the political parties will caucus. This notice shall be received no later than Nov.

16. The Township Board must publish the time and place of the caucus in a newspaper by Nov. 26.”

Farmington Twp.

FARMINGTON – Road Commissioner Paul Balagna submitted revised cost estimates of Motor Fuel Tax funds to the Illinois Department of Transportation because of cost overruns in re-sealing Middlegrove and Middlegrove Road. The original estimate was $48,657; the final cost was $52,444.96.

Jubilee Twp.

JUBILEE – Township Trustees at its regular monthly meeting Oct. 14 appointed Tom Heinz to fill the remainder of the Road Commissioner’s term, until May 17, 2017, according to Supervisor Steve Garnett. Longtime Road Commissioner Jack Groeper died on Aug. 29.

Millbrook Twp.

MILLBROOK – Supervisor Danny Powell reported that at the Board’s Oct. 11 meeting, Trustees approved salaries for officials elected next year. For the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, pay was approved for Supervisor at $9,050; Clerk at $3,575; Trustees at $50 per meeting; Highway Commissioner at $24,000; Tax Collector at $2,000; and Multi-Township Assessor at $10,000.

Rosefield Twp.

ROSEFIELD – Supervisor Mike Windish said Trustees at their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 12 voted to lower the tax levy and also set pay for officials serving after the next election. Salaries were approved for Supervisor at $4,704, which includes $504 as road district treasurer; Clerk at $4,144; Trustees at $780 each; Highway Commissioner at $24,864; and Assessor at $3,600. “We are lowering the tax levy for the relief fund from $7,100 to $1,000 because of a gradual accumulation of excess funds in that account,” Windish said. Officials from Elba, Radnor and Salem Townships did not respond to a request for comment.

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PRINCEVILLE – Trustees discussed an Ameren bill that seemed unusually high, and decided to cut energy usage when possible. “We agreed to turn down the air conditioning and to keep heat at minimum when the building is not in use,” said Supervisor Summer Rice. “This did reflect in this month's bill (to help decrease costs), although the bill is still high due to Ameren’s higher charges.”

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Yates City still working on golf cart ordinance By BILL KNIGHT

YATES CITY – Preparing for the future, whether winter weather or a time when golf carts can roam free, the Village Board on Wednesday (Oct. 12) discussed For The Weekly Post

half of a proposed ordinance allowing permitted drivers to use golf carts, All-Terrain Vehicles, etc. on local streets. No action was taken on the proposal, and discussions are expected to continue next month with

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feedback from Village attorney Wayne Statham. The half under review provides for definitions and various possible regulations, such as minimum age for drivers, speed limits, required equipment, and times of operation. The other part yet to be discussed focuses on language for the actual permitting process, Statham said. Meanwhile, the Board unanimously authorized Public Works head Chuck Eiker to order salt, rock and chlorine at an estimated total cost of almost $6,000. In other news, • the Village’s new squad car is expected to arrive this week, according to police Chief Randy Benson, who also

reported that local officers will be getting winter gear at a cost of about $450; • Trustees approved paying $5,031.31 for the Village’s share of the newly installed emergency siren; • Eiker was instructed to get bids for new tires and a new battery for the Village’s Ford truck; • the non-profit Illinois Rural Water Association will conduct a workshop on water and sewer issues for Trustees the evening of Nov. 16; and • Benson said local police had 12 reports, 7 traffic stops, and 4 ordinance-violation incidents in September.

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ditions, which pumpkins love. Germination and plant establishment were good and fruit set was very good. Harvesting was timely. The product, I’ve been told, is very good.” A scare came in midAugust, when downy mildew reared its head in some fields. This fastspreading fungus was one of the pathogens that wreaked havoc on the pumpkin crop in 2015. Fortunately, its occurrence was confined to a small area in Tazewell County, and it has not been a significant problem elsewhere. Other isolated diseases

have been detected. For example, a bacterial disease has been on the rise in jack-o’-lantern pumpkins across the Midwest and worldwide for the past seven to eight years. “This bacterial disease affects leaves and fruit,” Babadoost explains. “When the disease gets onto pumpkins, it produces tiny spots, or lesions. Growers can’t see them unless they are very carefully examining the fruit. Those tiny lesions are then colonized by opportunistic bacteria and fungi, and then the fruit just collapses. We are working very hard to find good management, but it takes time.”

A few farms in Illinois and Indiana observed fruit rot after seemingly healthy pumpkins were placed into bins for sale. Babadoost said the problem was worker sanitation. “The workers cut and collect the fruit and put it in the bin, which goes to the warehouse and finally to the stores,” Babadoost says. “A few pumpkins in the field are affected by phytophthora—a fungal pathogen—and are rotting on the soil side.” Workers pick them up and realize the pumpkins are decaying. They put the infected pumpkins down, but their hands are now contaminated. When they pick up healthy pumpkins and put them in the bin, their contaminated hands transfer the pathogens to the uninfected pumpkins. After a few days, the pumpkins start rotting wherever the worker touched them. “Growers should be very careful,” Babadoost notes. “If workers touch infected pumpkins, they have to decontaminate their hands. Use alcohol or wash before touching uninfected pumpkins.

That was a new observation this year. I saw spectacular rotting in the bin.” Some farmers complained of rodent damage in the field this year. Jacko’-lantern carvers can relate, recognizing those unwelcome chew marks on Halloween pumpkins. Babadoost says the squirrels and mice are after the seeds inside, even though most are scooped out before carving. If pumpkins are displayed on porches, it is not uncommon for them to rot after only a few weeks. But if they are kept dry, Babadoost says, most pumpkins can last a very long time. A large uncarved white pumpkin has decorated his lab space for over 14 months, with no sign of fruit rot. Babadoost is an enthusiastic champion for the pumpkin industry, and hopes the public will take advantage of everything the season offers. “Pumpkins bring people together, through baking, family visits to pumpkin patches, and other autumn traditions,” he says. “And this year, there will be no shortage of pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving

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Elmwood’s Maple Ave. project nearly done By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The $450,000 renovation of four blocks of Maple Avenue between Illinois Route 78 and Fairground Way is wrapping up. The project included grading, tilling, resurfacing and widening the street; adding a sidewalk; improving drainage; and paving entrances to private drives, and engineer Patrick Meyer at the City Council meeting Tuesday presented before-andafter photos of the neighborhood. “It’s a great success,” Meyer said. “And it’s under budget.” Aldermen agreed and applauded the effort, which included Elmwood Public Works employees’ labor as well as work done by UCM (United Contractors Midwest), and input from residents. With that project finishing, the Council heard Elmwood Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor recommend new ordinances addressing storm-water control. The topic is covered some in Elmwood’s zoning ordinance, but standalone ordinances on storm-water detention for construction and on erosion, sediment and storm-water controls would help plan new projects and avoid conflicts, he said. “That’s how we want to approach this thing, with common sense,” Taylor said. After reviewing such ordinances from South Pekin, Aldermen unanimously voted to ask the City’s attorneys to draft local versions. For The Weekly Post

Meanwhile, attorneys previously drafted a modified franchise agreement with Mid Century, which the Council unanimously approved at a Fridaymorning session called as a special meeting on Oct. 14 – some 72 hours before crews began boring through Elmwood. A quorum of the Council – Aldermen Andrew Almasi, Walt Avery, Jared Howerton and Kent Stevens were present – authorized a Fiber Optic Right of Way Agreement with Mid Century, based in Fairview. City attorney Stephanie Schmieg explained, “The main thing is that it’s letting Mid Century use the right of way and it makes sure everyone understands the terms. “The duration is indefinite,” she added. “It’s good until such time that the service is no longer provided or terminated in default of the agreement.” Mid Century Communications is bringing fiber-optic internet and telephone service from existing lines in Yates City. Initially offered to business customers who’ve made commitments, the company will expand to residential in the coming months, according to Mid Century CEO Jim Broemmer. Work has been underway this week to install the underground fiberoptic service lines. Mid Century also is hoping to be a television provider like cable or satellite services in the future. In other action, Tuesday, the Council: • voted to donate $250 to a scholarship established in the memory of community leader Kathy Shoop, who died Oct. 8; • authorized paying

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$500.13 for the purchase of Christmas banners; and • heard that building inspector John Kunski is retiring Nov. 16, so the

next meeting’s agenda will include discussion and action on replacing him with a part-time employee or an independent contractor.

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Volleyball teams in regionals Monday By PHIL JOHNSON

Local volleyball teams are wrapping up the regular season and preparing for regional play, which starts Monday On Monday (Oct. 24) Princeville plays No. 8 Illini Bluffs at 5:30 p.m. and B-E faces Farmington at 6:30. In Class 1A, Williamsfield is regional host and faces No. 9 ROWVA on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. For The Weekly Post

Brimfield-Elmwood (17-6) closed the regular season with a Senior Night win on Monday over Prairieland/ICAC rival North Fulton 20-25, 25-23 and 25-15. “All of our seniors played well, also the supporting cast from the other classes,” B-E coach Troy Tilly said. Allanah Chaney had nine kills and four blocks. Nicole Thurman scored on three aces and assisted on 16 points. “Allanah had a big night running a quick-tempo offense and Thurman was huge with the 16 assists and two solo blocks,” Tilly said. “Dynamic players can play aggressively at the net and set the ball with finesse.” Ellie Graham was also key with 17 digs and Holly Stratton had three aces. The Lady Indians won at Delavan last Thursday, 25-23, 25-27 and 2624. Rachel Jacobson scored on nine kills, Graham had 19 dig and Emily Stratton came up with four blocks. Nicole Stoddard scored on four ace Brimfield-Elmwood

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Martin had 15 assists and Sydney Ladd scored on four aces. “We would like to redo the second game. We just didn’t play,” Princeville coach Shan Waid said. “ Jessica DeVries and Lucy Waid did play very well , playing all rotations. Melissa Martin made smart decisions setting , and Ladd’s serves were tough to return.” Last Tuesday, the Lady Princes went to Monmouth (26-0) and fell 25-20 and 25-16. Martin had 11 assists, Waid killed six and had six digs. DeVries had one ace and Ladd had one block.

Williamsfield (4-19) was defeated at home on Monday by Galva 25-17 and 25-13. Alivia Alford had seven digs and three blocks. Emily Foster scored on three kills and Gionna Ott had three assists. “We are getting ready for the regionals. We play ROWVA for the third time this season,” co-coach Wight said. “Senior Amber Williams won’t be able to play in that game. We believe backup setter Gionna Ott can step up in her place.” The Lady Bombers fell at home last Thursday versus West Central 25-15, 28-26. Alexis Little had nine digs and Amber Williams helped with 10 assists. Grace Powell had seven kills and one block. “It was our Homecoming with a big and supportive crowd. We played well and never gave up,” cocoach Kathy Wight said. “We feel we are young and progressing.” Williamsfield

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment. Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 11 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; REVENUE SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (a) No moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, title, or operation or use of vehicles, or related to the use of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or to fuels used for propelling vehicles, or derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to any other transportation infrastructure or transportation operation, shall be expended for purposes other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c). 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(d) None of the revenues described in subsection (a) of this Section shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. (e) If the General Assembly appropriates funds for a mode of transportation not described in this Section, the General Assembly must provide for a dedicated source of funding. (f) Federal funds may be spent for any purposes authorized by federal law. EXPLANATION The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;transportation fundsâ&#x20AC;?) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports, or airports. 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Burdette (Sarah) of Aurora, Colo., and Gregory Burdette of Anchorage, Alaska; and daughters Angie (Michael) Diatelevi of Norfolk, Mass., and Brianna Burdette of Edwards; six grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters. Curtis was an employee for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 48 years, working in Quality Control. He loved running and completed 10 marathons. He was a basketball official for the IHSA. He also enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with his family. Cremation rites were accorded and all services are private. Condolences may be left online at www.peoriafuneral.com.

Raymond Ely

PRINCEVILLE – Raymond Francis Ely, 83, of Deltona, Fla., formerly of Princeville, died Oct. 12. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Wanda; brother Eugene of Princeville; son Ed of Hollywood, Fla.; daughters Christine Pollard (Gary) of Foster City, Calif., and Sue Ellen of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and three grandchildren. He was an employee of the Peoria County Highway department for 25 years, retiring in 1993 Services were Oct. 19 at Baldauff Family Funeral Home in Or-

ange City, Fla. Condolences may be left online at www.baldaufffuneralhome.com.

Debra Eppy

FARMINGTON – Debra (Debbie) Ann Eppy, 60, of East Peoria mother of a Farmington man, died Oct. 10 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Richard Eppy; sons Matthew (Leslie) Eppy of Farmington, Shane (Brandi) Ulick of Washington, and Joseph (Wendy) Eppy of Bartonville; daughter Christine Ulick of Washington; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 14 at Remmert Funeral Home, with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Condolences may be left online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com. ELMWOOD – Buron N. Eubank, 92, died Oct. 9 at his home. He was born to Earl Leroy and Myrtle M. (Hillard) Eubank on February 3, 1924 in Westport, Tenn. He married Wilma Broadaway on February 23, 1946 in Corenth, Mich. Buron is survived by his wife of 70 years, Wilma (Broadaway) Eubank, of Elmwood; sons Meredith N. (Sharon) Eubank of Elmwood, Kenneth D. (Shirlene) Eubank of Chillicothe, and Jeffery R. (Vickie) Eubank of Fairburn, Ga.; sister Frances Williams of Buenavista, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Oneita Longmire, and Geraldine Robison; and brothers, Oron Eubank, James Eubank, and Roy Jr. Eubank. Buron served in the United States Army Air Force from 194345 during World War II. He was

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OBITUARIES also a member of Allendale in Wyoming. Funeral services were Oct. 12 at CumerfordHurd Funeral Home in Peoria, with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorial donations in honor of Buron may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice, or UnityPoint Hospice. Condolences may be left online at www.cumerford.com

Doris E. Lock

FARMINGTON – Doris Litwiller Lock, 90,

of Farmington died Oct. 9 at Farmington Country Manor. She was born Feb. 24, 1926, on a farm between Delavan and Hopedale, to William and Della (Sutter) Litwiller. She married Donald M. Lock on Sept. 11, 1948, in Kouts, Ind. He survives. Other survivors include her daughter Deon Maas of Farmington; son Dale Lock (Rebecca) of Petersburg; five grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and Esther Yordy of Upland,

Ind., Betty Ulrich of Eureka, Faye Roth of Stronghurst, Edith Erb of Gridley, Kenneth (Mary Faith) Litwiller of Foosland, Ill., and Richard (Karen) Litwiller of Goshen, Ind. Services were Oct. 15 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at Providence Chapel Coal Creek Cemetery in rural Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Charles Stephenson

PRINCEVILLE – Charles J. Stephenson, 89, of Princeville, died Oct. 9 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Surviving are daughter Andrea (Randy) Ault of Princeville; son Stephen (Susie) Stephenson of Sunrise Beach, Mo.;

grandsons Jason (Alex Williams) Ault of Peoria and Charlie (Abby) Ault of Chillicothe; granddaughters Lauren Stephenson of Venezuela and Abigail Ault of Peoria; great-grandson Knox Ault; two brothers, Paul (Evia) Stephenson of Hoyleton, and George Michael Stephenson of Litchfield; sister Helen Schutze of Carlinville; and sister-in-law, Sharon Stephenson of Clinton. A funeral mass was Oct. 12 at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Princeville, with burial at St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) MILDRED GEHRIG ) No. 16-P-424 Deceased ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of MILDRED C. GEHRIG on July 14, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to JAMES GEHRIG, of 130 County Road 350 North, Edelstein, Illinois 61526, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 615290368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of April, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.

CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) JACK W.GROEPER ) No. 16-P-422 Deceased ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JACK W. GROEPER on August 29, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to ROBIN ANN FORNEY, of 15903 West Brimfield Jubilee Road, Brimfield, Illinois 61517, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 14th day of April, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.

DATED this 26th day of September, 2016. JAMES GEHRIG Executor of the MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

DATED this 23rd day of September, 2016. ROBIN ANN FORNEY, Executor of the Estate of JACK W. GROEPER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 www.stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am

Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571

www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12

Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm

Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered) www.brimfieldunionchurch.org

DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church

1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am

EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm

Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259

www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am

Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am

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United Methodist Church of Elmwood

Wed. Worship: 7 pm

Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am

FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net

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Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am

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New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God

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Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957

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YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler

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VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE ZONING BOARD MEETING Notice is hereby given that the zoning board for the Village of Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois will have a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Village Hall located at 206 N. Walnut Ave., Princeville, Illinois for a two foot height variance for a property addition located at 207 N. Walnut Ave. in Princeville, Illinois. Ron Stoecker Zoning Board Chairman

NOTICE CITY OF ELMWOOD CONSOLIDATED ELECTION Petitions for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 4, 2017 for the Elmwood City Council are now available. Seats to be elected are Mayor, City Treasurer, City Clerk, Alderman for Ward I, Ward II, & Ward III. Forms may be picked up at the City Clerk’s office at 201 W. Main Street. Our office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00-5:00 pm.

2017 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION NOTICE Elmwood CUSD #322 will have three (3) open school board seats available at the next Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Newly elected school board members will respectively hold four-year terms; expiring in April 2021. Candidates for the office of school board may begin petition circulation on or after September 20, 2016. The filing period for those petitions is December 12 - December 29, 2016. Additionally, changes in state election laws have moved the responsibility of school board elections from the local board secretary. Therefore, candidates for school board will not file paperwork at the local district. Candidates must file nomination papers at: Peoria County Election Commission 542 S.W. Adams Peoria, IL 61602 (309)494-8683 www.peoriaelections.org Candidates may also obtain forms and additional information including the “2017 Candidate’s Guide” by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov. Please contact the Peoria County Election Commission at 309-4948683 for more information.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) MILDRED GEHRIG ) No. 16-P-424 Deceased ) NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE NOTICE is given to: TIMOTHY O’BRYAN, AND ALL AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MILDRED C. GEHRIG, DECEASED. MILDRED C. GEHRIG died on the 14th day of July, 2016, that Letters Testamentary were issued on the 26th day of September, 2016 to JAMES GEHRIG, of 130 County Road 350 North, Edelstein, Illinois 61526, as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the Estate of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased, and that an Order was entered in the above entitled Court admitting the Last Will and Testament, dated December 16, 1991, of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased, to probate. You are further notified that within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission, any Heir or Legatee may file a Petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the Witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Par. 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975, 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes, Sec. 5/6-21. You also have the right under Par. 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975, 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes, Sec. 5/8-1, to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the Court within six months after admission of the Will to probate. Dated this 26th day of September, 2016. JAMES GEHRIG Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the Estate of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 (the “District”) will sell a vacant single family residence and a detached garage (collectively the “Improvements”) located on property described as follows:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 (the “District”) will sell a vacant single family residence and a detached garage (collectively the “Improvements”) located on property described as follows:

Town of Elmwood NE ¼ SEC 7-9-5E Beg 255’ E of SW Corner Outlot 3: TH E 80’ N 115’ W 80’ S 115’ TO POB PT Outlot 3 PIN: 11-07-280-001 Commonly Known As: 301 W. Campus Court, Elmwood, Illinois 61529

Town of Elmwood NE ¼ SEC 7-9-5E Beg 797.5’ W & 912.2 N of SE Corner NE ¼ SEC 7: TH W 201.2’ S 85’ E 201.2’ N 85’ TO POB PT Outlot 3 PIN: 11-07-280-002 Commonly Known As: 310 N. Althea Street, Elmwood, Illinois 61529

(hereinafter the “Property”). Only the Improvements will be sold. The District will retain ownership of the Property other than the Improvements. The Improvements shall be sold under the terms and conditions set forth in a form “Offer to Purchase” available at the office of the Superintendent of the District located at 301 W. Butternut Street, Elmwood, IL 61529 (the “District Office”). The Board will receive offers to purchase the Improvements until 11:00 AM on the 4th day of January, 2017, at the District Office. Information concerning the Improvements is available at the District Office. 1. The minimum acceptable offer for purchase of the Improvements is $5,000.00. 2. The person or persons submitting an Offer to Purchase (the “Buyer”) which is accepted by the Board shall at the Buyer’s sole cost and expense remove the Improvements from the Property no later than September 1, 2017. 3. The Buyer shall at the Buyer’s sole cost and expense disconnect any and all utilities serving the Improvements including, without limitation, electrical lines, natural gas lines, water lines and sanitary sewer mains in accordance with any and all regulations applicable to such disconnections. 4. The Improvements will be sold in “as is” condition. 5. A minimum down payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in the form of a cashier’s check made payable to the Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 must accompany each Offer to Purchase. 6. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by cashier’s check payable to the Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 at closing, or by such other form of payment as may be acceptable to the Board. 7. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all offers submitted and to waive any and all informalities or irregularities in any offer submitted. 8. Persons interested in submitting an Offer to Purchase the Improvements may arrange for an inspection of the Property and the Improvements at reasonable times prior to the deadline for submission of an Offer to Purchase by contacting Superintendent Dr. Chad Wagner at the District Office, Phone (309) 742-8464. Envelopes containing an Offer to Purchase with a certified check in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be clearly marked, “Offer to Purchase School Property at 301 W. Campus Court.” Offers must be received in the District Office on or before 11:00 AM on the 4th day of January, 2017. Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 By William Frietsch – Board Secretary

(hereinafter the “Property”). Only the Improvements will be sold. The District will retain ownership of the Property other than the Improvements. The Improvements shall be sold under the terms and conditions set forth in a form “Offer to Purchase” available at the office of the Superintendent of the District located at 301 W. Butternut Street, Elmwood, IL 61529 (the “District Office”). The Board will receive offers to purchase the Improvements until 11:00 AM on the 4th day of January, 2017, at the District Office. Information concerning the Improvements is available at the District Office. 1. The minimum acceptable offer for purchase of the Improvements is $10,000.00. 2. The person or persons submitting an Offer to Purchase (the “Buyer”) which is accepted by the Board shall at the Buyer’s sole cost and expense remove the Improvements from the Property no later than September 1, 2017. 3. The Buyer shall at the Buyer’s sole cost and expense disconnect any and all utilities serving the Improvements including, without limitation, electrical lines, natural gas lines, water lines and sanitary sewer mains in accordance with any and all regulations applicable to such disconnections. 4. The Improvements will be sold in “as is” condition. 5. A minimum down payment of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in the form of a cashier’s check made payable to the Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 must accompany each Offer to Purchase. 6. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by cashier’s check payable to the Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 at closing, or by such other form of payment as may be acceptable to the Board. 7. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all offers submitted and to waive any and all informalities or irregularities in any offer submitted. 8. Persons interested in submitting an Offer to Purchase the Improvements may arrange for an inspection of the Property and the Improvements at reasonable times prior to the deadline for submission of an Offer to Purchase by contacting Superintendent Dr. Chad Wagner at the District Office, Phone (309) 742-8464. Envelopes containing an Offer to Purchase with a certified check in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be clearly marked, “Offer to Purchase School Property at 310 N. Althea Street.” Offers must be received in the District Office on or before 11:00 AM on the 4th day of January, 2017. Board of Education of Elmwood Community Unit School District No. 322 By William Frietsch – Board Secretary

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois ) Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) CASE NO.: 16-CH-343 PATRICK A. JOHNSON. LORI L. ) JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point of 1000.45 feet East of an iron pipe located at the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; thence South 180 feet; thence West 50 feet; thence South 224 feet to the Point of Beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing South 469.93 feet; thence East 149.52 feet; thence North 469.93 feet; thence West 149.52 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Parcel 2: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded December 17, 1979 as Document No. 79-26550 in, upon, over and across the Private Roadway, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 950.45 feet Easterly of the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; running thence South 3 degrees 30 minutes East (bearings for description purposes only) 97.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. From the Point of Beginning continuing South 3 degrees 30 minutes East 420.0 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes West 25.0 feet to a point; thence North 3 degrees 30 minutes West, 420.0 feet to a point; thence North 17 degrees 45 minutes West 58.5 feet; thence North 29 degrees 15 minutes West 26.5 feet to the existing 1973 South line of State Highway Route #174; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes East 33.0 feet along said 1973 South line to a point; thence South 1 degrees 45 minutes 19.0 feet to a point; thence South 20 degrees 45 minutes East 64.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. Parcel 3: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded June 26, 1991 as Document No. 91-14536 and Memorandum of Perpetual Easement and Roadway Maintenance Agreement recorded March 3, 1995 as Document No. 95-04233 in, upon, over and across the private roadway described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8; thence East along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8, a distance of 1199.91 feet; thence South 0 degree 01 minutes East, a distance of 550 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning of the easement to be described; thence continuing South 0 degrees 03 minutes East, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 20 feet; thence North 0 degrees 03 minutes West, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 20 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 7726 N. Pioneer Lane, Peoria, IL 61614 P.I.N.: 14-08-205-005 that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, said above-named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602, on or before November 14, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 North Walnut Street P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.385.0054 (f) Attorneys for State Bank of Speer, an Illinois Banking Corporation

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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ENTERTAINMENT: The book “Happy Trails” was the autobiography of what famous Western film couple? 2. HISTORY: What U.S. office did Aaron Burr hold when he shot and killed Alexander Hamilton? 3. LITERATURE: What was the pen name of this 18th-century French writer/philosopher whose real name was Francois-Marie Arouet? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What small principality is located between France and Spain? 5. MUSIC: What father/daughter duo had a Billboard No. 1 hit in 1967? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What nation is the top producer of vanilla? 7. ASTRONOMY: What is the fifth planet from the sun in our solar system? 8. GEOLOGY: What type of rock is pumice? 9. FOOD & DRINK: What were the five original colors of M&M’s candies? 10. TELEVISION: What were the names of the boys on the 1960s show “My Three Sons”?

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Princeville 3rd in junior high XC, Elmwood 4th

NORMAL – The Princeville junior high boys cross country team earned its first state trophy Saturday, placing third at the Class 1A state meet in Maxwell Park. Princeville outpaced fourthplace Elmwood, 201-207, and was behind champion Effingham St. Anthony (117) and Chicago St. Benedict (149). Princeville 8th-grader Cole Daily led a group of six local allstate runners (top-25 finishers) by placing 11th in 11:04.6. Daily’s 7th-grade teammate Denver Hoerr was 13th in 11:10.0, while the other Princes runners finished as follows: 8th-grader Job Feucht (72nd in 11:56.4), 7th-grader Mason Rinkel (74th in 11:56.8), 8th-grader Jaxson Benningfield (96th in 12:08.6), 7th-grader Hunter Stahl (142nd in 12:31.8) and 8th-grader Jud Kratzer (145th in 12:34.3). Elmwood’s fourth-place team was led by a trio of all-state 8thgraders: Victor Lampe (19th in 11:16.3), Eli Stevenson (21st in 11:17) and Luke Hoffmann (24th in 11:19.9). Rounding out the Trojans team were: 8th-grader Tyler Sheridan (91st in 12:05.3), 7thgrader Gabe Miles (116th in 12:16), 7th-grader Noah Hollis (146th in 12:34.5) and 6th grader Brendan Williams (166th in 12:44.8). Brimfield 7th-grader Thomas Harmon also earned all-state, placing 20th in 11:16.5 and 7th-grader Jakoby McKown narrowly missed,

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finishing 26th in 11:24.1. This was Elmwood’s sixth boys trophy under coach Steve Huber. • Marathon Man – Farmington graduate Chase Coffey won Sunday’s PNC Bank Peoria Marathon, Coffey, now living in Elmhurst, topped a field of 191 runners in a time of 2:32.51. • Class 1A golf – Brimfield junior Brady Kreiter shot two rounds of 87 to place 59th at the Class 1A state golf tournament last weekend at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. • Duck season – Waterfowl season opens Saturday in the Central Zone. Duck season runs through Dec. 20 and Canada goose season

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The Swami Sez: Who will make the playoffs?

Illini West is really starting to get under the beautiful, golden Polynesian skin of The Swami. They were again involved in an incorrect pick. The Chargers can’t decide if they are a bad team (losing to Havana) or a decent team (beating Rushville). Do The Swami a favor and look at The Weekly Post to see how you’re supposed to play Friday. Luckily it was the only blemish as The Swami keeps it real with a 6020 season record. The Swami The rode his water SWAMI buffalo to Knoxville last Friday and saw an absolute heavyweight slug fest. Someone forgot to tell the Blue Bullets they weren’t supposed to play with the Trojans. This game went deep into the third quarter before E-B got the upper hand. It would have been appropriate if this game was broadcast in black and white, and the players had worn those old, leather helmets. That new-fangled passing game was nowhere to be found. Both teams “mixed it up” by running left, running right and running up the middle. It was physical, but not pretty. Hey, not every offense can be a Caldwell show pig. Case Hennenfent for Knoxville is an absolute beast, though. He runs hard, tackles hard and doesn’t know the word quit. Hennenfent was the only player towards the end of the game who was willing to take on the battering ram Jackson Harkness. Harkness had a record-setting performance by rushing for 356 yards. That’s quite an accomplishment

when you think of the quality backs that have played for E-B. Those two are definitely on the All-Swami Team. We now move on to the last week of the regular season. Five teams have locked up playoff spots: Farmington, E-B, A-W, Mercer County and Knoxville. Eight have a chance: Stark County, Illini West, Rushville, West Prairie, Princeville, Peoria Heights, Lewistown and South Fulton. Let’s get to the picks. The Trojans didn’t have any fire in the first half last week. Hopefully Senior Night will give the players a little more motivation. E-B 42-6. Rushville at Elmwood-Brimfield

The Farmers are on a quest for the perfect season. Lewistown needs a win to stay playoff eligible. The Indians will not have an answer for the points Farmington can put on the board. Farmington 48-13. Farmington at Lewistown

The Princes laid an egg against Stark County. The season is headed the wrong way for Princeville as a solid Mercer County team heads to town. Mercer County 28-7. Mercer County at Princeville

Stark County has found its rhythm with a new QB. To think this team started the season 1-3. Stark County 38-6. Stark County at Mid-County

OK Illini West. Look into my beady eyes and repeat after me. “We will win this game. We will win this game.” Illini West 34-20. Illini West at South Fulton

The over/under on TDs for Hennenfent is four in this game. Pick up some quick money and take the over. (Betting is not legal on high school sports in Illinois. Because Knoxville at Peoria Heights

Swami Power Index (SPI) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Farmington Elmwood-Brimfield Annawan-Wethersfield Mercer County Stark County Knoxville Illini West Rushville-Industry West Prairie Princeville Peoria Heights-Quest Lewistown Mid-County South Fulton West Central Ridgewood United Havana-Midwest Central North Fulton Abingdon-Avon

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Illinois has such high morals in state government!) Knoxville 45-20. The Sparclones need a win. North Fulton reminds me of the Ole Spoony and a happy childhood of hogging flatheads with Papa Swami. Good times. That river talk makes me think that I need to get my Halloween costume ready. The Swami is going as Pond Bear Swilley. Just need to remove the turban, add a diving mask, and throw on some cutoff jean shorts. Now where was I? Oh yes, picking football games. West Prairie 35-12. West Prairie at North Fulton

If Wethersfield can stay healthy, they are going to be dangerous in the 2A playoffs, whether the state pollsters realize it or not. A-W 42-6. West Central at Annawan-Weth

Time to get ready for basketball season. Ridgewood 28-24. Ridgewood at United

This is the best chance for A-A to win. Not going to happen. Ducks win. Ducks win. Havana 28-14. Havana at Abingdon-Avon

XC: Regional races Saturday at Farmington, Peru Continued from Page 20

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(35th, 16:41.8), sophomore Logan Whitney (53rd, 16:59.0) and senior Dayton Rumbold (65th, 17:16.0). “They all ran extremely well for two miles and the last mile everyone (but Hoffmann and Dunkel) seemed to tighten up and get tired,” Trojans coach Gregg Meyers said. “Times were not very good, except for the guys up front.” McCoy won the open race in 17:14.1 and was followed by senior Kelby Barnewolt in 17:26. How

deep is E-B? Six of the top 11 open racers were Trojans. And McCoy’s time would have been fifth for E-B, though he wore spikes and the varsity runners did not. “Let’s get his racing legs under (McCoy) and see what he can do,” Meyers said. “That’s his first 3-mile race since state last year.” McCoy will be in the top seven as E-B heads to Friday’s regional. E-B and Farmington teams run at Farmington. The girls race is at 10 a.m., boys run at 10:45 a.m. Princeville is

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at the Peru St. Bede Regional. Girls run at 10 a.m., boys at 11. As expected, E-B moved up one spot in the DyeStat.Il rankings and now stand behind 1. Freeburg, 2. Rockford Christian and 3. Elgin Harvest Christian Academy. On the girls side at Detweiller, senior Emily McCauley led ninthplace E-B in 50th in 20:23.8, six spots ahead of improving Alexa Perrow (20:39.8). Princeville’s Sorin Hilsabeck was the top girls finisher in 35th in 19:44.3.

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FOOTBALL: Princes need a win for playoffs Continued from Page 20

He needed them to carry the Trojans in this hard-hitting game. In addition to racking up a school-record 356 rushing yards – pushing him past 1,000 for the season – Harkness recovered a fumble, made 15 tackles and delivered a series of second-half blocks that helped seal this hard-hitting, playoff-type game. “I can’t feel a thing right now. I’m going to sleep good tonight,” the senior said afterwards. “But it’s definitely better than last week. (The record) kind of means a lot to me. Coach didn’t have to do it and neither did the offensive line.” Ian Swindler held E-B’s old single-game record of 352 yards. Brady Westart also topped 300 yards in a game for the Trojans. For much of the first three quarters, though, E-B had little answer for a bruising Knoxville rushing attack led by sophomore Cade Hennenfent, who ran for 146 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. Seth Clay added another 128 yards on 22 straight-ahead carries as the Blue Bullets racked up 392 rushing yards. “They were definitely putting a

pounding on us in the first half,” Harkness said. “We came out and decided we had to screw our heads on and do what we do.” In addition to running hard, Harkness delivered several crunching blocks on Hennenfent in the third quarter as E-B battled back from a 27-20 halftime deficit. Harkness scored twice in the third quarter and once in the fourth. Tucker Teubel and Braydon Metz ran for two other scores as E-B outscored the hosts 40-14 in the final two quarters. Friday is Senior Night for the Trojans against Rushville-Industry (5-3), which needs a win to ensure a playoff berth. E-B is already in the postseason but needs a win to earn a likely No. 6 or No. 7 seed. The Trojans will have the highest total of opponent wins in Class 3A, which helps in any tiebreaker situation. The E-B playoff party is at Brimfield High School Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. BBQ sandwiches will be served thanks to a donation from the Elmwood Fall Festival. The rest of the dinner is potluck, so those attending are asked to bring a dish.

PRINCEVILLE – Down just 147 early in the second quarter against Lincoln Trail Conference defending champion Stark County, things looked decent for Princeville. But then Stark County (5-3, 4-2 Lincoln Trail) did what Stark County so often does, taking control down the stretch to hold Princeville scoreless after Jack Arnett’s 3-yard run in the second quarter. Stark County ran for 213 yards and passed for 174 more. That leaves Princeville (4-4, 3-3) in need of a win Friday against Mercer County (6-2, 5-1) for any shot at the postseason. Stark County 42, Princeville 7

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ANNAWAN – AnnawanWethersfield (7-1, 6-0) assured at least a share of the Lincoln Trail Conference title with this win. The Titans raced to a 20-0 lead after one quarter and then went up 41-0 by halftime. Quarterback Jacob Varner’s 14yard touchdown run with 3:42 remaining was the lone scoring play for Mid-County (3-5, 1-5). Annawan-Weth. 41, Mid-County 7

SCOREBOARD Elmwood-Brimfield 60 Knoxville 41 Elmwd-Brimfield 12 8 16 24 - 60 14 13 8 6 - 41 Knoxville First Quarter E-B - Harkness 52 run (kick failed) K - Stegall 35 fumble return (Hennenfent run) K - Hennenfent 16 run (run failed) E-B - Teubel 5 run (pass failed) Second Quarter K - Hennenfent 10 run (kick failed) K - Hennenfent 11 run (Moore kick) E-B - Teubel 8 run (Harkness run) Third Quarter E-B - Harkness 31 run (Harkness run) K - Hennenfent 1 run (Hennenfent run) E-B - Harkness 27 run (Harkness run) Fourth Quarter E-B - Teubel 2 run (Harkness run) E-B - Metz 5 run (Lenzi pass from Houlihan) K - Waters 81 run (run failed) E-B - Harkness 1 run (Lenzi pass from Houlihan) Team Statistics EB K First Downs 31 25 Rushes-Yds 70-505 67-392 Yds per carry 7.2 5.9 Fumbles-lost 2-1 2-1 Comp-Att-Int 2-5-1 1-2-0 Passing yds 22 28 Penalties-yds 8-75 4-25 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Harkness 35-356, Teubel 18-84, Metz 7-36, S.Hedrick 423, Houlihan 2-(minus-3). Passing - EB: Houlihan 2-5-1-22 Receiving - EB: H.Hedrick 1-18, S.Hedrick 1-4. Tackles - EB: Harkness 15, Teubel 9, Jordan 8, S.Hedrick 8, Groeper 8, LaFollett 7.

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Overall Conf W L W L 8 0 5 0 Farmington Elmwood-Brim 7 1 4 1 4 4 2 3 Illini West 4 4 2 3 West Prairie Peoria Heights 4 4 1 4 Havana 1 7 1 4 Last Friday Elmwood-Brimfield 60, Knoxville 41 Farmington 49, Abingdon-Avon 6 Illini West 30, Rushville-Industry 20 Lewistown 21, Havana 18 Peoria Heights 26, North Fulton 14 West Prairie 34, South Fulton 6 This Friday Rushville-I at Elmwood-Brim., 7 pm Farmington at Lewistown, 7 pm Illini West at South Fulton, 7 pm Havana at Abingdon-Avon, 7 pm Peoria Heights vs. Knoxville, 7 pm West Prairie at North Fulton, 7 pm

Overall Conf W L W L Annawan-Weth. 7 1 6 0 6 2 5 1 Mercer Co. 5 3 4 2 Stark County 4 4 3 3 Princeville 3 5 2 4 West Central Ridgewood 3 5 2 4 Mid-County 3 5 1 5 United 1 7 1 5 Last Friday Stark County 42, Princeville 7 Mercer County 43, United 7 Ridgewood 37, West Central 0 Annawan-Weth. 41, Mid-County 7 This Friday Mercer County at Princeville, 7 pm Stark County at Mid-County, 7 pm West Central at Annawan-Weth, 7 pm Ridgewood at United, 7 pm

Individual Statistics Rushing - F: Marion 11-141, D.Anderson 5-39, Bradt 2-16, Springer 214, Hayden 1-5. Passing - F: Hayden 11-16-0-203 Receiving - F: Higgs 5-94, J.Anderson 3-45, Kenney 2-49, Uryasz 1-15. Tackles - F: Garcia 5, Settles 5, Fletcher 4, Cecil 4.

Stark Co. 42, Princeville 7 Stark County Princeville

14 14 7 7 - 42 0 7 0 0 - 7 First Quarter SC - Knobloch 70 pass from Tuthill

1-1 1-1 Fumbles-Lost 8-12-1 2-5-1 Comp-Att-Int Passing yds 174 18 Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Arnett 27-101, A.Snedden 11-61, S.Snedden 2-2, J.Janssen 4-15, Bauman 2-7. Passing - P: Bauman 2-5-1-18. Receiving - P: Janssen 1-16, S.Snedden 1-2. Tackles - P: Saal 9, A.Snedden 8, Feucht 7, Wieland 5, Urbanc 5,

(kick) SC - Shupp 1 run (kick) Second Quarter P - Arnett 3 run (kick) SC - Shupp 3 run (kick) SC - Knobloch 11 run (kick) Third Quarter SC - Ray 24 pass from Tuthill (kick) SC - No. 28 1 run (kick) Team Statistics SC P First Downs 14 9 Rushes-Yds 38-213 46-186 Yds per carry 5.6 4.0

Farmington 49, A-Town 6 Farmington 14 28 7 0 - 49 Abingdon-Avon 0 6 0 0 - 6 First Quarter F - J.Anderson 10 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) F - E.Kenney 36 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) Second Quarter F - Marion 27 run (Johnson kick) A-A - No. 3 24 run (conversion failed) F - E.Kenney 6 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) F - Higgs 27 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) F - Marion 1 run (Johnson kick) Third Quarter F - D.Anderson 12 run (Johnson kick) Team Statistics F A-A Rushes-Yds 21-199 Comp-Att-Int 11-16-0 Passing yds 203 -

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to do.” In other words, stopping the FarmPlayoff talk is rampant. And while ington offense this year has been virtufans in Farmington and Elmwoodally impossible. The Farmers led 42-6 Brimfield can already plan their pairing at halftime, rested the starters and parties, Princeville needs a win heading started preparing for this Friday’s trip into the final week of the football regu- to face Lewistown (4-4). lar season if the Princes are to keep on On Tuesday, the Farmers entered the playing. Here’s a look at Class 3A rankings at No. 10 last Friday’s games and after having been thirdplayoff possibilities. highest among others reFarmington 49 ceiving votes. Abingdon-Avon 6 “Tanner Crowe, Dylan ABINGDON – Faced Kenney and Threal Anderwith a defense determined son and those offensive to stop the long pass, Farmlinemen have done a great ington opted to keep it on job for us,” Vallas said. the ground. Sort of. With a win, the Farmers Led by Evan Marion’s are likely to earn a No. 2 141 rushing yards and two seed in the north half of the touchdowns, the Farmers Class 3A playoff pairings. (8-0) rolled up 199 yards on Jackson Harkness ran That will be finalized Saturthe ground. That was a nice for a school record 356 day during the IHSA paircomplement to Dylan Hay- yards last Friday. Photo ings program, which starts den’s 11-for-16 passing for by Cathy Jordan. at 8 p.m. Farmington play203 yards and four TDs ers, parents and the general (two to Ethan Kenney and one each to public are invited to a pairings party in Judd Anderson and Eric Higgs). the school cafeteria starting at 6 p.m. “They played a lot of guys deep and a Elmwood-Brimfield 60, Knoxville 41 lot of defensive backs,” Farmington KNOXVILLE – It’s a good thing coach Toby Vallas said. “The run was Jackson Harkness has broad shoulders. there so we did it. That’s what we can Continued on Page 19 do: we can do what you don’t want us By JEFF LAMPE

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Jadyn Ginther bumps a ball while Ellie Graham looks on during Brimfield-Elmwood’s victory over North Fulton on Monday night. Details, Page 12. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

E-B cross country peaking nicely By JEFF LAMPE

PEORIA – No Elmwood-Brimfield boys cross country season has ever been judged in September. But even in the late-peaking world of Trojans distance running, this year is unprecedented. With a late push by senior Derek McCoy Saturday at the Patriot Invite at Detweiller Park, E-B is again being looked on as a factor to bring home a boys trophy from that same park after the Weekly Post Staff Writer

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Class 1A state meet on Nov. 5. Even without McCoy, who is still battling back from leg, hip and hamstring injuries, fifth-ranked E-B made some noise, winning the 45-team race and topping formerly fourth-ranked St. JosephOgden, 164-179. E-B got strong races from juniors Cooper Hoffmann (6th in 15:51.8) and Trevor Dunkel (16th in 16:08.5) and “decent” races from senior Alex Herrmann Continued on Page 18