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Thursday October 23, 2014 Vol. 2, No. 35

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District 16 Peoria County Board campaign heats up By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The turnout was sparse but partisan allegations were plentiful in incumbent Brad Harding’s remarks during a Saturday-morning forum with Peoria County Board District 16 challenger Dick Burns. Organized by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, the hourlong give-and-take from citizens’ questions was moderated by Roberta Parks from UnityPoint’s foundation. For The Weekly Post

Harding’s comments repeatedly made party affiliation an issue. “I represent that conservative Republican brand,” said Harding, who added that “Democrats will increase taxes. “The Democrat Party has added $150 million [in debt] to the County,” he said. In fact, recent County budgets had overwhelming bipartisan support. The 2014 budget was sponsored by Republican Mary Ardapple (Dist. 11) and passed 17-1, with Harding the Nay vote; the 2013 budget

Brad Harding (left) and Dick Burns were in Elmwood last Saturday for a League of Women Voters forum. Photo by Bill Knight.

was seconded by Republican Bob Baietto (Dist. 12) and passed 15-1, with Harding

again the Nay vote. At one point Saturday, Harding – seeking his third

term representing some of The Weekly Post’s circulation area, including all or parts of Elmwood, Logan, Rosefield and Trivoli Townships – linked Democrats in Springfield and Washington with the 10-8 Democrat-Republican composition of Peoria’s County Board. However, he also said that “Washington deals with issues we don’t in Peoria, notably our roads and safety,” and later added, “Springfield stole our money,” referring to less Motor Fuel Tax revenues comContinued on Page 13

Brimfield may halt Wednesday night activities

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Parrish returns to her roots in Elmwood store

By TERRY BIBO

BRIMFIELD – Brimfield Unit School District 309 is considering a policy change. It says: “114.1 Wednesday Evening Activities. Whenever possible, and unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent, all school facilities and complexes shall not be used by anyone for any reason past the time of 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. There shall be no exceptions for practice, unless authorized by the Superintendent during IESA and IHSA State Tournament series.” This means: To accommodate boys and girls sports practices, some teams may have to report at 6 a.m. Rehearsals for plays and programs must wrap up before 6 p.m. – no late, last-minute run-throughs, drama queens. And Biddy Basketball may have to find another spot on a crowded schedule. The policy change had its first reading at the Oct. 15 meeting. Both Superintendent Joe Blessman and Brimfield Grade School Principal Jeannie Blane said they will enforce whatever the board decides. Neither appeared enthusiastic about the prospect. “It might not be ideal, but it can work,” said Blessman. “I don’t consider Biddy Basketball a school sport, but it does affect the parents,” said Blane. “I feel bad we have to make a policy ... It should be common sense.” The idea is to keep Wednesday evenings For The Weekly Post

By CHERYL HARLOW

ELMWOOD – Call it serendipity. Tracy Parrish has ended up right back where she started. She and her husband Brian are the new owners of Every Little Thing, a consignment and gift store in Elmwood that formerly housed The Country Florist, where Tracy worked during the early years of her marriage. Tracy Parrish worked as a designer for Crawford Home Furnishings in Canton for the past seven years before purchasing Every Little Thing on Sept. 2. “My husband liked the idea of me working in the town that we live in For The Weekly Post

Tracy Parrish has returned to a building she knows well as new owner of Every Little Thing in Elmwood. Photo by Cheryl Harlow.

and not having to drive far, but was concerned about the financial investment of owning your own business,” she said. After three months of prayer and careful deliberation, the Parrishes purchased the business from Jason

and Jodi Centers. Parrish said she has little consignment experience and is busy networking with other consignment owners to learn the best and most efficient way of doing things. She has collaborated Continued on Page 8

Spoon River Drive squabble in Farmington By MICHELLE SHERMAN

FARMINGTON – Following a minor altercation, the Farmington City Council is on the hunt for someone else to manage the Reed Park site for the Spoon River Scenic Drive. At its Oct. 6 meeting, Nick Ulm of Farmington Masonic Lodge 192 told For The Weekly Post

the council that during the first weekend of the Drive, site organizer Jim Smalley pulled up a sign advertising turkey strips prepared by the Masons and returned it to him. The Masons had, in previous years, sold ham and beans within Reed Park. But when they changed the menu in 2013, Ulm said Smalley told him the Masons “would never be al-

lowed back in Reed Park” as a food vendor. All proceeds from the Masons’ annual Drive sales go toward providing a college scholarship to a Farmington High School graduate as well as other charitable programs. The council was unsure, at the Oct. 6 meeting, to whom Smalley anContinued on Page 8

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BRIMFIELD: ‘Giving kids and coaches a break’ Continued from Page 1

free for non-school-related activities, and a conflict with a church youth group was cited as an example. Although students can ask to be let out of practice early, and board member/coach Maribeth Dura said there are no repercussions, there is a perception that doing so could lead to reduced playing time. “To me, it’s not driven by a church activity,” said board member John Moon. “It’s giving kids SATURDAY (Oct. 25) • Scary Park – Wildlife Scary Park at Wildlife Prairie Park Friday and Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday (Oct. 26) 4-8 p.m. • Contest & Movie – Elmwood Kiwanis costume contest (1 p.m.) and free movie (1:45 p.m.) at the Palace Theatre in Elmwood. Prizes awarded. • Parade – Halloween Mardi Gras parade and costume judging. Parade starts 5 p.m. at Bank of Farmington and ends at YMCA. Refreshments and inflatable rides. • Monster Mash – Farmington School is having a Monster Mash party from 5-7

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and coaches a break.” “It’s a touchy situation. It really is,” said board member Scott Bauer. A final decision on whether or not to adopt the new policy will be made at the Nov. 19 meeting. In other business: Bauer offered his “due diligence”on possible HVAC improvements at the grade school which would upgrade heating and add air conditioning. The report from Keith Engineering Design Inc.

evaluated three options: Classroom unit ventilators, roof-top units and geothermal units. The report concluded the first option is best, estimating the cost at $1.4 million. That estimate does not include architectural/engineering fees and abatement costs. “If we have the money, we should do this,” Bauer said.”I’m questionable whether we can afford anything like this.”

p.m. in the Commons at the Elementary School. SUNDAY (Oct. 26) • Trunk or Treat – Central Park in Elmwood at 4:30 p.m. Contest for best decorated trunk, candy for Trick or Treaters, hot dogs, chips and drinks. WEDNESDAY (Oct. 29) • Family Event – Halloween Event at United Methodist Church of Farmington 57 p.m. Snacks and games. THURSDAY (Oct. 30) • Halloween Bash – Kids preschool to third graders invited to hear silly stories, do

crafts and more from 3:15-4:45 p.m. at Brimfield Public Library. FRIDAY (Oct. 31) • Costume Contest – Contest at 5 p.m. at Williamsfield Fire Station. • Trunk or Treat – At Williamsfield Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. • Trunk or Treat – Harvest Home Park in Yates City, 5-8 p.m., hot dogs, drinks, costume judging at 6:30. TRICK OR TREAT HOURS • Brimfield: No official hours • Elmwood, Farmington, Princeville, Williamsfield and Yates City: 5-8 p.m.

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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!

s Fish Fry – Farmington American Legion fish fry today (Oct. 23) 5-7 p.m. Carry-outs available. Call (309) 245-4140. s Soup Supper – Chili and soup supper Saturday (Oct. 25) 4:30-7 p.m. at Brimfield Evangelical Free Church. Free will donation. Showing of “God’s Not Dead” at 7. s Turkey Supper – Turkey supper Saturday (Oct. 25) from 4:30-7 p.m. at Williamsfield United Church. Cost $8.50 adults, $5 children 10 and under, carry outs $8.50. Call Luanne Smith (309) 645-6146.

younger siblings welcome. s Book Group – Book Group will meet s Party Prep – Volunteers in 4th to 8th Oct. 27 from 3-4 p.m. at Lillie M. Evans grade are invited to Brimfield Library Library, Princeville. today (Oct. 23) from 3-5:30 p.m. to cres Trivia Test – Test your trivia knowlate the backdrop and games for October edge Oct. 28 at Kickapoo Creek Winery. 30th’s Monster Mash Halloween Bash. Doors open at 6. Free to play. Top 3 Celebrate with pizza and soda. teams win. s Story Time – Hals Bible Fun – Bible loween Story time today Publicize Your Event Fun Night Oct. 28 for (Oct. 23) at 6 p.m. at children 3 years old Call us at (309) 741-9790 Morrison and Mary through sixth grade or email information about Wiley Library, Elmyour upcoming event to from 6-7 p.m. at the wood. Hear Halloween martha@wklypost.com. Union Church in Brimstories, costumes opfield, 105 W. Clay St. tional. Call (309) 742(309) 446-3811. Call 2431. s Story Time – Story time for 3 to 5 s Free Bread – Bread available every Friday at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Methodist year olds on Oct. 28 from 10-11 a.m. at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville. Church. s Book Babies – Book Babies meet s Yoga Class – Yoga on Friday (Oct. Oct. 28 from 10:30-11 a.m. at Brimfield 24) from 9:10 to 10:10 a.m. at Lillie M. Library. For children 0 to 3 years Evans Library, Princeville. Free and s Soup Supper – St. James Parish has open to the public. its annual soup supper Oct. 29 at the s Knitting Club – Knitting Club meets Williamsfield American Legion Hall, 5-7 Saturday (Oct. 25) at 10 a.m. at Salem p.m. Free will offering. This is a fund Township Library, Yates City. raiser to help relocate the church. Call s Story Time – Story Time on SaturBonnie Strom 639-4294 or Pat Asbury day (Oct. 25) from 10:30-11 a.m. at 368-5976. Brimfield Library for ages 3 to 6. Older,

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Rambling through central Illinois, pondering the bittersweet lessons sports teaches. uuu Sports have always captivated me. First and foremost because they make the impossible possible on a daily basis. Cinderella stories, dramatic comebacks, spine-tingling endings and implausible results are common in sports. You can’t write a Hollywood script more moving than Derek Jeter getting a gamewinning hit in the last at-bat of his career or Jack Nicklaus winning the Jeff 1986 Masters at age 46 (Google LAMPE it, kids, golf is not always boring). Another reason to embrace team sports are the life lessons they teach – particularly at the lower levels. And that’s true even though some of those lessons are hard to swallow. Saturday’s Class 1A state cross country meet was a perfect example. My middle boy ran his best race of the season. In the aftermath we were all smiles, proud that he had run hard and done well ... right up until we learned he could have helped his team win a state championship if he’d been 1 second faster. Actually, one-half second might have been enough to finish first instead of second. No, the sole burden was not on his sixth-grade shoulders. But the cold fact is, a state championship was there for the taking had he been

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able to dig deeper. Such is life. Better to learn that at age 12 then at 42 with a mortgage and kids. There are things waiting for all of us to grab if we work hard enough, study long enough, run fast enough, care enough to do what it takes. Hard lessons, but well worth learning. Thank you sports. uuu Like a breath of hot air, The Mayor of Oak Hill rolled into the office the other day, full of what was probably his new batch of dandelion wine. But he did have some funny tales to tell while talking about the Kickapoo-Oak Hill Scenic Drive, LBJ the mean old mule, his birthday, what prompted him to grow a goatee years ago and new Illinois laws that make it illegal to shoot wolves, mountain lions or bears – except in self-defense. “As long as you are carrying a flashlight you are safe from a bear,” sez the Mayor. “Yep. That is, as long as you can carry it and run with that flashlight faster than the bear.” ... In a similar vein, have I ever told you about the late Jerry Smalling? No. Shame on me. Smalling was a Kentucky native who coached football at Illiopolis for three decades with passion, innovation and class. He never won a state title, but folks who knew him respected Jerry, even though it was often hard to understand what the heck he was saying, what with his Kentucky accent and penchant for mumbling. Eventually people in Illiopolis got around to naming the football field after him. Smalling was obviously pleased by the gesture, but also got a good laugh

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from the request of a local farmer after hoopla from the dedication ceremony had died off. “That old boy, he came up to me and he said, ‘Well Jerry, now that they named the football field after you, is it OK if I run hogs on it?’” And people back east wonder why I love small towns. uuu The Elmwood Community Foundation recently held its annual celebratory banquet and honored the three driving forces behind Elmwood’s Strawberry Festival: Pat McGuire, Denise Hotz and Diane Ladd. Unfortunately, no replacement(s) have stepped forward to head up the event those three shepherded for 25 years. But there’s still time. Selfishly I’m hoping someone steps forward soon ... if only so I can get my annual fix of strawberry pizza. ... Parting swat: You know what’s a real hazard this time of year? Leaving an office door open. No, not because Gene Wilson will show up to discuss Christmas decorations or because Bob Curran will drop in to harass the staff. The problem is flies swarm into the office any time the door is open. And it seems they are even peskier than usual in the fall. That’s why I go to great lengths to kill them, even if it means taking high-risk swats. This week those ill-advised swats twice resulted in liquids spilled on the computer keyboard and two dumpovers of the pen jar on my desk. Ahh, but I bagged my limit of flies every day! Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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GUEST VOICES

‘Battle with the cell phone,’ Episode XLVI Those who read this column with any regularity will recall the battles I’ve had with my cell phone. About a year ago, I changed plans. In doing so, got a new phone. There was nothing wrong with my old phone. It made phone calls. It received phone calls. It took blurry pictures. It took extremely clear pictures of the Jon inside of my GALLAGHER pocket. I told the salesperson that I didn’t need my phone to do much. I was happy with calls and an occasional photo. He must have had a listening problem because he set me up with a phone that can do just about anything including cooking breakfast

for me on days that have an “R” in them. This thing will allow me to surf the web, check my email, tell me how many steps I take during the day (I’m trying to figure out how it does that since it spends so much time on the charger instead of in my pocket), and play games. Again: I use it to make calls. My kids have set it up so that if one of them calls me, their picture pops up so I’ll know who it is. That’s sort of neat, I guess, but I think I can still remember what my kids look like without having to rely on a phone. They’ve also set it up so that it “rings” every time I get an email message. This might not be such a bad thing, like if I didn’t own a computer where I regularly get my email, but technically, my phone doesn’t “ring.”

It plays the theme from “Hawaii Five-0” instead. And since I have several emails that come in from various sources at all times of the day and night, my cell phone tends to “ring” several times between 2-7 a.m.. This will often lead to me jumping out of bed at times like 3:45 a.m. shouting, “Book ‘em Danno!” a situation that I’ve begged my cell phone company to help me end. So far, they’ve been unable to help. Recently, I found a way to put an end to it myself. The trouble is, I have no idea how I stumbled upon the solution, or how to reverse it. See, not only did it shut off the “Hawaii Five-0” theme for emails, it shut it off when regular phone calls would come in, too. As a result, I’ve had people pounding on Continued on Page 6

Viewing political corruption more broadly To the Editor: Earlier this year, veteran political writer Thomas Edsall reported an eyebrow-raising fact about Americans’ views toward government. Polling by Gallup, he noted, found that the proportion of Americans who believed corruption is “widespread” in government had risen from 59 percent in 2006 to 79 percent in 2013. “In other words,” Edsall wrote, “we were cynical already, but now we’re in overdrive.” Corruption is hardly a negligible issue. Americans rightly have very little tolerance for public officials who are on the take. But what’s notable about our corruption laws is how narrow they’ve become. This point is driven home by Fordham Law School Professor Zephyr Teachout in her new book, “Corruption in America.” “As a matter of federal constitutional law,” she writes, “corruption now means only ‘quid pro quo’ corruption.” Teachout argues that our Founders were quite sensitive to ways in which public behavior

might promote private interest. As late as the second half of the 1800s, American society was alarmed by the notion that private individuals might seek to influence government on their own or others’ behalf. “If any of the great corporations of the country were to hire adventurers ... to procure the passage of a general law with a view to the promotion of their private interests, the moral sense of every right-minded man would instinctively denounce the employer and the employed as steeped in corruption,” the Supreme Court declared in 1874. Today our word for “adventurers” is lobbyists. I would hardly contend that all who seek to promote their private interests are corrupt. But I do think the Founders had a valuable insight when they saw that a focus on private concerns could lead to neglect of the common good. I have the uneasy feeling that too many politicians are self-absorbed, failing to put the country first, and using their office to promote their private interests. Our

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license was suspended and for an outstanding warrant in Knox County. He was transported to the Knox County Jail and his 1991 Chevrolet Silverado towed from the scene.

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KICKAPOO – Nikhil Iyengar, 24, of Lincoln, Neb., about 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13 was injured in a single-car accident on Interstate 74. Iyengar’s vehicle was eastbound and started hydroplaning, then struck a guardrail and flipped over, landing on the driver’s side. Advanced Medical Transport responded and took him to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

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PRINCEVILLE – Peoria County Sheriff’s officers on Oct. 15 responded to a call at GermanBliss Equipment on West Spring Street, where an apparent burglary and vehicle theft took place. A door had been forced open, police said, and keys apparently were stolen for a white 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck, which was missing from the lot. Police reported the vehicle to the State and Local Auto Theft Enforcement Task Force (SLATE) and continue to investigate.

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TRURO – A driver and two passengers were injured about 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 when the driver lost control of the car after a tire blowout, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s office. Karlee Lawson, 62, of Galesburg told police she was westbound on Interstate 74 when her 1994 Honda blew a tire near the Spoon River Bridge in Truro Township. The vehicle then crossed the median, and struck the guardrail of the eastbound lane.

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• Brandon Daily, 30, of Brimfield, was arrested on Oct. 13 for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Christopher Evans, 32, of Peoria on Oct. 14 was arrested in Dahinda for an outstanding warrant in Warren County and also issued a warning for the exhaust on his 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, which was towed from the scene. • Agnes Garner, 33, of Elmwood, on Oct. 14 was arrested for Failure To Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jeremy Sollenberger, 37, of Kewanee was ticketed for speeding in two Elmwood school zones about 7:40 a.m. Oct. 15, when his tractor trailer unit was clocked at going 42 miles per hour in a 20 mph area. * Megan French, 26, of Brimfield on Oct. 15 was arrested for indirect criminal contempt and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Matthew Boehm, 56, of Brimfield on Oct. 17 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

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“Why are they there?” “So they’re convenient,” answered the cellular consultant. “What’s so convenient about shutting off your ring tone accidently?” I asked. “That’s why that model of that phone didn’t last very long.” Wonderful. I managed to get a phone that was obsolete before I got it out of the store. No wonder they gave it to me for a penny. As it turns out, those buttons are used to turn the volume of not only the ringer up and down, but also the volume of voices on the other end. The problem is those buttons are right where I grasp the phone when holding it to my ear. This means I’m changing the vol-

ume of conversations and ringtones during a conversation. In other words, the volume after I’d used the phone was akin to spinning the wheel on “Wheel of Fortune.” To turn the ringer back on, I needed to go through a complicated series of button manipulations that I believe included sticking my left leg in and shaking it all about. Next visit to the cellular store I’m going to see if I can get my old phone back – the one that just makes phone calls and takes lousy pictures. I may have the most up-to-date technological phone, but at least I’ll have one I can hear when it rings. And I’ll know what the inside of my pocket looks like again.

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In the General Assembly, the 91st House District encompasses parts of Peoria and Fulton Counties as well as some of Tazewell County. Unlike most area state lawmakers, the incumbent has opposition. Mike Unes is a 40-year-old Republican from East Peoria first elected to the Illinois House in 2011. Married with four children, Unes earned a degree from Bradley University, after which he became Director of Recruiting and Network Administrator at the Heinold-Banwart accounting firm. He served on East Peoria’s City Council, and cites community activities including Itoo Society and East Peoria’s Mass Transit District and Chamber of Commerce. Democrat Chad Schmidgall, 38, is a Pekin architect who earned degrees from Illinois Central College and Lawrence Technological University. Married with five children, Schmidgall lists civic experience on Pekin’s Zoning and Planning Committee, and City Council, and with the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois. He’s also on the Board of Trustees at Peoria Academy. The Weekly Post asked both candidates two questions. Here are their responses: Question: Apart from statewide issues and the financial condition of Illinois, how would you help citizens of your district? Unes: Providing top-notch constituent service: This should be the critical first priority of every legislator. Being able to help constituents with problems they are having with state agencies or policies is not only the right thing to do for those I serve, but it also helps me to learn more about different aspects of state government that would not come to light otherwise. I am very proud to have this opportunity to serve others. This first-hand knowledge helps in budgeting discussions with state agency heads, as well. Schmidgall: By fairly representing all of the people of my district; by working with fellow representatives and local governments to ensure that a capital budget continues to be passed, For The Weekly Post

providing much-needed funds for building projects; by providing incentives for existing businesses to expand, as well as attract new out-of-state businesses to relocate in Illinois. I would like to see funds set aside for construction of sidewalks within 1 mile of all schools. I would like to see laws that require elected officials to be present at their official meetings. With the implementation of health care for everyone, we need to be vigilant to make sure all of the unforeseen loopholes are closed. Seniors need to not pay more for basic services. Those with mental health issues must be cared for. Q: What do you see as the difference(s) between you and your opponent? Unes: My opponent and I differ on economic policy for Illinois. I support sunsetting the tax increase as scheduled; he proposes raising taxes again after the current tax increase sunsets. I oppose electing Mike Madigan Speaker of the House, while my opponent has said he would vote for Madigan for Speaker of the House. Madigan has been Speaker of the House all but two years since I’ve been eight years old. We cannot continue to award failure. Schmidgall: While there are a few things we agree on, concealed carry being one of them, there are several significant things we disagree on. Medical marijuana should be expanded. Cancer patients and children with debilitating seizures should be able to access pharmaceuticals to help them lead as normal of a life as possible, especially if they are in the last stages of their life. I believe in supporting the unions and the working families of Illinois. My opponent has a lifetime rating of 35 percent from the AFL-CIO, which is clearly failing those families. My opponent voted against education funding (HB 6093, HB 6094) and against expanding the Civil Rights act to include pregnant women (HB 8). The minimum wage needs to be closely studied, and should absolutely not be eliminated, which is what the Republican nominee for Governor would like to do.

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with local artists Julie Parm, Christie Koenig, Taryn Newman and Heidi Donath to display and sell their crafts in the store. Tracy likes the idea of repurposing items, and that is why she brought in local artists and crafters, who have turned repurposed pallets and shutters into home décor. Parrish has also added new vendors like Soap Rocks, organic soaps and Nancy’s Fudge. “I want to bring in items to complement and enhance what’s available in town from businesses such as Bees and Blooms, The Elmwood Nancy’s Fudge is one of the new product lines being offered in ElmEmporium and Elmwood Pharwood’s Every Little Thing store under new owner Tracy Parrish. Photo macy,” Parrish said. by Cheryl Harlow. One benefit of the new venture is Parrish said she feels reconnected to charitable organizations such as, Every Little Thing will feature with the community in a way she Southside Mission, Northwoods monthly “green tag” clearance and didn’t while working out of town. Church Thrift Store in Galesburg discount items for bargain hunters. “Everyone has been so welcomand Henderson Settlement, which The store also has a large selection ing and anytime helps the poor in of spirit wear form the Elmwood I’m feeling low Appalachia. Booster Club, and Parrish said she “Everyone has been so or having doubts, Every Little is working on getting similar items someone stops in welcoming and anytime Thing accepts from Brimfield and Farmington. to say hello and items that are new Eventually, Parrish’s vision for I’m feeling low or having my day is inor like new, based the store is to utilize more of the doubts, someone stops in on seasonal destantly brightfloor space, while bringing in more ened,” she said. to say hello and my day is mand. gift items to complement what’s of“I love the con“We are not a fered at other businesses in town. instantly brightened.” signment part bethrift store and She would also like to feature – Tracy Parrish cause it gives some people exmore furniture in time. people a chance pect prices to be a “I believe in doing things that are to get back their money and if it dollar,” Parrish said. “Our prices beneficial to the community,” she doesn’t sell, 75 percent of consign- reflect the quality and condition of said. “With consignments, everyers donate their items.” our consigned merchandise, and it body benefits … the customers, the Donated items are then passed on is still very much a great bargain.” consigners and the community.”

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we weren’t going to put up with it.” Wright said the second weekend went by without incident, but Smalley and his wife, Toni Smalley, resigned their positions as organizers for Reed Park. “That was unspeakable, the way they (the Smalleys) treated the Masons and some of the other vendors,” said Ward Two Alderman Leslye Smith on Monday (October 20). The Spoon River Scenic Drive Association told Wright they would

not approve a replacement for the Smalleys without direction from the council. Ron and Cassandra Zessin of Farmington approached the city about taking over Reed Park, and Richard Perardi expressed interest in participating if a committee is formed. Cassandra Zessin, who has been a craft vendor in Reed Park, spoke to the council Monday about her interest in heading up Reed Park. She and her husband

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would prefer to take on the job themselves as opposed to having a committee. “I know it’s going to be quite a job, but I’m up for it,” she said. “I’m very interested in what happens in the town. We could pull together as a team instead of fighting with each other.” The council will discuss the matter further in the coming months and hopes to have a recommendation to present to the Scenic Drive Association prior to its February meeting.

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Farmington council approves library transfer By MICHELLE SHERMAN

FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council on Monday (October 20) voted 4-1 with one absent to pursue the transfer of the old Farmington Area Public Library District Carnegie building to the City of Farmington. The building, 266 E. Fort St., closed October 3 as the library prepares to move into its new building at 411 N. Lightfoot Road next month. The 9,300-square-foot building will feature a 50-person meeting room, young adult area and drive-up window. The Carnegie building will be transferred to the city for roughly $600, which will cover attorney and closing fees. Of concern to the council when the idea first was brought forward last month was whether or not there was asbestos in the building. City Manager Rollen Wright took five samples from inside the building and sent those samples for testing with PDC LabFor The Weekly Post

oratories Inc. They found no asbestos present in the samples. “We discussed this issue at length,” said Ward One Alderman Matt Ulm in his motion to approve the transfer, “and, to preserve our downtown and to preserve that building, as a group, we thought it would be in our best interest to acquire that building.” A community meeting room has been discussed as a potential use for the Carnegie building, as has a partnership with the Farmington Betterment Association. The building will need to be retrofitted to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, says Wright, which could stretch into the thousands of dollars. “We plan to pursue some grants to see if there’s some assistance with adapting and preserving the building,” he said. Ward Three Alderman June Whitmer was the lone dissenting vote, and Ward Two Alderman Jeff

Vogel was absent. In other business the council: • Heard concerns from resident Toni Holmes over a redistricting plan presented at the Oct. 6 meeting. She said she has driven around and counted houses in each proposed ward, and Ward One has a net gain of two households, Ward Two loses 29 households and Ward Three gains 27 households. The proposed redistricting was drawn to accommodate newly annexed property as a result of the city’s new Tax Increment

Finance (TIF) district. “That took from Ward Two 60 to 90 votes and I’m concerned,” she said. “You gave us the library and the grocery store, but there’s no one there to vote.” The council plans to further explore redistricting options before approving a plan. • Approved the purchase of a server for the police department from TimbukTech for $6,714. • Approved installing light fixtures in the parking lot of the municipal building for $1,631.

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Eligible citizens who haven’t registered can still do so and cast a provisional ballot, but for those who are registered, early voting is open here: Fulton County “Early voting is at the [Fulton County] Courthouse at 100 Main St., Lewistown,” said Fulton County Clerk and Recorder Jim Nelson. “Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition, we are open on Saturday (Oct. 25) and Saturday Nov. 1, both from 8 a.m. until noon. Also this year, we are open Sunday, Nov.

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Farmington starts solar panel project By MICHELLE SHERMAN

FARMINGTON – Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 is ready to jump to the head of a growing class of solarpowered schools. The district on Monday broke ground on a 2,600-unit solar array to be installed on the roof of its building complex. The project will provide roughly one-third of the district’s annual electricity needs and will cost taxpayers $800,000 in levy bonds. Those bonds will be repaid For The Weekly Post

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over a seven-year period. The remaining $1.15 million came from a grant awarded to District 265 by the Illinois Clean Energy Initiative. “This will be the largest solar project of any K-12 (school district) in the US,” Superintendent John Asplund told the crowd gathered in front of a replica of the panels to be installed in Farmington. “You would have to plant 332.3 acres of trees for the same environmental impact” the Farmington solar panels will have. Installation of the panels will begin next week. The environmental impact, though great, is not the only benefit the new solar array will provide

to District 265. Students also will receive a firsthand lesson in sustainable technology and construction, and the district plans to build lessons and possibly even entire classes around its panels. “As they (students) watch this being constructed,” said Beth Crider Derry, Regional Superintendent of Peoria County Schools, “hopefully one of them will be inspired (to pursue a career in science or engineering). This is a great place to start.” A project of this magnitude is just another thing which puts Farmington ahead of the pack, said State Rep. Mike Unes, R-East Peoria.

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State Sen. Dave Koehler (R-Peoria) was on hand for Monday’s groundbreaking of a new nearly $2 million solar panel project at Farmington Central Community School. Photo by Michelle Sherman.

“This is a pretty important feature and it’s yet another reason for people to turn their heads and take a look at Farmington. This isn’t only great for the school,” he said, “it’s great for the entire community.” District 265 Board of Education President Kelly Threw agreed, saying he’s proud to have been a part of the process of such a forward-thinking project. “This will open up the horizons and opportunities for the students going into the future,” Threw said. “It’s a program that I would like for my kids, if they were younger, to be able to participate in.”

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ing to Peoria County. Harding may have been alluding to a 2013 report from state Auditor General William Holland, who said the state Road Fund was overcharged for group health insurance and overpaid to the Workers’ Compensation Revolving Fund, although Harding didn’t explain his statement. Most local governments also are seeing less Motor Fuel Tax money because of fewer miles driven by motorists and more fuel-efficient vehicles. For Burns’ part, the Marine and 30year Burrus Seed representative said, “I’m a Democrat because Democrats represent the whole vast [variety] of people. But I’ve never voted a straight ticket. I always vote for the person, not the party. “We have to get along,” Burns said. “You can’t vote ‘No’ all of the time and think you’re working with others.” Harding responded, saying, “I’ve joked that I’ll offer to sell my ‘Yes’ button because I use it so infrequently.” Burns and Harding agreed government can work, such as the assistance the County provided for Elmwood after two tornadoes destroyed much of the business district in 2010. “The County had its Highway Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Planning and Zoning here the next day,” said Harding, a Trivoli farmer. “I had no idea they could or would respond like that. [Serving on the Board] has been an eye-opening experience. I thought I knew an awful lot when I started. I was wrong.” Burns said Elmwood and other area towns can benefit from government. “There are a lot of programs to help rural communities,” he said, “and they’re becoming more important since in recent years these areas are showing more deaths than births.” Harding said he opposes tax-increment financing deals and has been disappointed in results from Enterprise Zone opportunities. “Economic development needs an economic development professional, and the County doesn’t have one,” he said. Actually, Peoria County does have an economic development professional. Assistant County Administrator for Economic Development Mark Rothert was Executive Director of the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development for six year and Economic Development Director for Canton for nine months before that. Both Burns and Harding acknowledged the expense of the County’s non-profit Heddington Oaks skilledcare home for the elderly, but they differed on a County response. “We’re losing millions each year,” Harding said of the facility, which opened last year. “I think it should be researched and turned over to a private company to operate.” Burns disagreed, saying, “It’s a beautiful facility, and the thing about a private company taking it over is that they’ll have to make a profit, and we wouldn’t want them to do away with Medicare patients.”

Quotable Brad Harding

• “We have to figure out how to get people to live, work, play and stay in Peoria County.” • “Voting barriers are coming down dramatically, but we have to make sure voters are citizens and I think you ought to have to show photo IDs.” • “Eight bridges in Peoria County are closed. Our Highway Department needs to do better with roads and bridges.” (Actually, a year ago there were eight closed bridges, but only four were County bridges – BrimfieldJubilee, Kickapoo Creek Road, Smithville, and Streitmatter. Smithville was rebuilt and reopened; Kickapoo Creek and Brimfield-Jubilee are being reconstructed and are expected to reopen soon.) • Criticizing Burns advertising, which at one point included Sheriff Mike McCoy’s support but no longer does, Harding said, “It’s a sad situation when a candidate doesn’t even know who’s endorsed him.”

Dick Burns

• “As far as the budget shortfall, everything is on the table.” • “Reopening bridges is important, [but] we’ve got to get these things fixed. It’s a public safety issue.” • “A [County] Board member should attend all of the committee meetings, and be accessible. I’ll give out my web site, Facebook, email address, cell-phone number and be available 24 hours a day.” • “In front of 140-some people at a St. Jude golf outing, Sheriff McCoy said he supported me. He’s never called me. [And] Mr. Harding has had his courthouse [key-card] pass revoked [by McCoy for twice violating rules in 2012]. The District needs someone with integrity and discipline.” Peoria County referendum questions to establish a County Board of Election Commissioners, and to change the Recorder of Deeds from an elected position to an appointed job with duties merged the County Clerk’s office are opposed by Harding, but Burns said, “We’ve got to talk about it. I’m all for reducing costs.” Asked for their overall assessments of Peoria County’s positives and negatives, each cited good public safety. “It’s a great place to live,” Burns added, “with good water, air, land. If there’s a negative, we have to do better on getting along [with each other].” Harding said he’s disappointed with the Highway Department, the costs of Heddington Oaks and other “fluff” programs such as recycling. “I don’t think we can afford or justify County recycling,” Harding said. “I think PDC or some other company could administer that. “My goal is to leave Peoria County a little better than I found it.”

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FARMINGTON – Barbara L. Banister, 67, of Canton, a longtime resident of Farmington and sister of a Farmington woman, died on Oct. 16 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She is survived by her husband David; her children, Kristine (Peter) Thill of Davenport, Iowa, Jennifer (Rick) Nichols of Canton and Jeffrey (Jaclyn) Banister of Mahomet; one sister, Sheila (Dale) Kenney of Farmington; three brothers, Don (Jean) Davis of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Bill (Pam) Davis of Fisher, and Herschel Davis of Canton; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 20 at the First Baptist Church in Canton, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Leave online condolences at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Philip P. Chambers

ELMWOOD – Philip P. Chambers, 61, of Manchester, N.H., died unexpectedly Oct. 1 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. He was born in Peoria, the son of Robert O. and Raffaela B. (Mingolelli) Chambers and his family lived in Elmwood from 1948-65. He was predeceased by his mother in 2010. Survivors include his father, Robert O. Chambers, of Manchester, N.H.; two sisters: Jean E. Chambers, and partner David Vampola, of Oswego, N.Y., and Kathleen A. Chambers, and partner Richard Descheneaux, of Derry, N.H.; and one brother, James O. Chambers, of Medford, Mass.

Melvin Coulter

PEORIA – Melvin E. Coulter, 83, of Peoria, grandfather of a Princeville woman, died at his home on Oct. 15. Surviving Melvin is his wife, Norma Kranz Coulter; two sons, Kevin G. (Jan) Coulter of Peoria Heights and Todd M. (Kimber) Coulter of Dunlap; three granddaughters, Kari (Dan) Turner of Princeville, Amy (Curt) Wesner of East Peoria, and Victoria Coulter of Dunlap; three grandsons, Eric (Melissa) Coulter of Secor, Nicholas Coulter of Dunlap and Benjamin Coulter of Dunlap; and two sisters, Bernice Grauer and Deloris Kranz, both of Peoria. He is also survived by three great grandchildren. His funeral service was Oct. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peo-

This Week’s Obituaries

• Barbara Banister, 67, Canton • Philip Chambers, 61, Manchester, N.H. • Melvin Coulter, 83, Peoria • Janet Doubet, 81, Galesburg • Dorothy Fauth, 95, Lawrence, Kan. • Janet Ferguson, 68, East Peoria • Donna Hunt, 83, Bellevue • Paul Karl, 88, Peoria • John Ratcliff, 90, Bradford • Donald Stoner, 93, East Peoria • Ronald West, 85, Ellisville

ria, with burial at Lutheran Cemetery. Leave condolences online at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.

Janet Doubet

GALESBURG – Janet B. Doubet, 81, of Galesburg, formerly of Elmwood, died on Oct. 15 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born on Aug. 25, 1933 in Elmwood Township to Steven C. and Signall (Kauffman) Doubet. Graveside services were Oct. 21 at Yates City Cemetery. OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. Leave online condolences at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Fauth

PRINCEVILLE – Dorothy M. Fauth, 95, of Lawrence, Kan., formerly of Princeville, died on Oct. 15 at her residence. Surviving are one son, Curtis (Connie) Fauth of Washington; one daughter, Jeannie (Michael) Herrin of Lawrence, Kan.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a bookkeeper for grain elevators in Laura, Elmwood and Princeville. She was a member of the Princeville United Methodist Church. Graveside services were Oct. 20 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.haskellhott.com.

Janet Ferguson

EAST PEORIA – Janet L. Ferguson, 68, of East Peoria, mother of an Elmwood woman, died on Oct. 11 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She is survived by her husband, Gene; her daughter Amber (David)

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Larsen of Elmwood; sons Ron Snare of East Peoria and Ralph (Janice) Bill Jr. of Peoria; stepsons, Richard Ferguson of Peoria, Garrot Ferguson and Randall Guerrero of Peoria; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; eight brothers and sisters. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in East Peoria, where a service was held on Oct. 19. Cremation has been accorded. The Cremation Society of MidIllinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.

Donna Hunt

PRINCEVILLE – Donna J. Hunt, 83, of Bellevue, grandmother of a Princeville man, died on Oct. 12 Heartland Healthcare Center in Peoria. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hunt Sr.; one daughter, Debbie L. (Carl) Grubb of Peoria; one son, Robert G. Hunt Jr. of Peoria; three grandchildren, Jamison Grubb of Princeville, Amanda (Jason) Sexton of Bartonville and Geoffry (Jaimee) Grubb of West Peoria; and three great-grandchildren. Cremation has been accorded by the Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. There will be no visitation or services.

Paul Karl

BRIMFIELD – Paul Kenneth Karl, 88, of Peoria, uncle of a Brimfield woman, died Oct. 15. He is survived by his brother, David Karl of California; his sister, Judith (Bernard) Maroney of Peoria Heights; four nieces, Michelle (John) Kindermann of Brimfield, Sheila Maroney of Peoria Heights, Marcia (Roger) Schardt of California and Kathleen (Rick) New of Colorado; and three nephews, Kevin (Raquel) Maroney of Mexico and Brian (Jagruti) Maroney and Daniel Karl, both of California. A funeral Mass was Oct. 20 at St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Leave online condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

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OBITUARIES John Ratcliff

PRINCEVILLE – John W. Ratcliff, 90, of Bradford, father of a Princeville woman, died Oct. 18 at Bradford Courtyard Estates. He is survived by his wife, Lois (McIntyre) Ratcliff; their children, Carol (Don) Baer of Princeville, Vicky (Jim) McCue of Wentzville, Mo., and Ed (Rhonda) Ratcliff of Wyoming; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Ann Clifford of Chillicothe and Mary Jane Verna of Brooklyn, N.Y. A funeral Mass was held at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Princeville on Oct. 22. Burial was in St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.haskellhott.com.

Donald Stoner

PRINCEVILLE – Donald F. Stoner, 93, of East Peoria, father of a Princeville man, died Oct. 13 at Manor Care Nursing Home at Riverview. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Davis Stoner; his sons David (Trudy) Stoner of Princeville, James Stoner of Peoria, and John (Nancy) Stoner of Belleair, Fla.; his daughter, Susan

Stoner of Peoria; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Gene Gibson of Minneapolis. A memorial service for Don was Oct. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Peoria. Cremation rites were accorded. Leave condolences online at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.

Ronald West

WILLIAMSFIELD – Ronald Eugene “Budge” West, 85, of Ellisville, a Dahinda native and brother of a Williamsfield man, died Oct. 12 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, in Galesburg. He is survived by his wife, Norma Watters West of Ellisville; two brothers, John (Johanna) West of Williamsfield and Joey West of London Mills; four daughters, Linda (Dan) Dowell of London Mills, Becky (Robert) Lynch of Maquon, Jeannie West of London Mills, and Ruthie West of Ellisville; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. The funeral was Oct. 16 at HurdHendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, with interment at the Gilson Cemetery. Leave condolences online at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

Timber Bridge residents want street, sewer improvements By BILL KNIGHT

JUBILEE – The streets and storm sewers in the Timber Bridge subdivision off U.S. Route 150 west of Jubilee College State Park need attention, according to residents who attended the Jubilee Township’s Oct. 13 meeting. Specifically, erosion at some outlets, the lack of pipe guards at some inlets, and problems with one storm-sewer pipe joint were cited, as well as complaints about oil and tar and loose aggregate from previous seal-coating efforts. “Timber Bridge subdivision was sealcoated by the County (paid for by the Township Road District) last in 2010,” said Jubilee Township Supervisor Steve Garnett. “The next seal-coating is not planned for 2015 [but] will be scheduled based on assessment of the condition of roads in Timber Bridge in comparison to other Township roads [in] 2016 or later.” There was some discussion that it’s unrealistic to expect seal-coated subdivision roads to be as dry and free of loose aggregate as asphalt surfaces typical of city streets, but one resident, Patrick Meyer, questioned the type of aggregate used for seal-coating and whether the appropriate seal-coating oil was used. Meyer – who also praised the Road District for its prompt snow-plowing of the subdivision – expressed a preference for cracked aggregate, which would be more angular than pea gravel. Developer Rita Kress asserted that the subdivision’s storm sewers should be the responsibility of the Township’s Road District, and she had legal advice that the storm sewers were included when the streets were accepted by the Township. However, Jubilee attorney Stephanie Schmieg said she’s found no record of acceptance of anything other than the streets. In fact, she hasn’t seen approval of the storm sewers by the County, which normally would be required before acceptance by the TownFor The Weekly Post

AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Summer Schedule Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Fun Night: 6 pm

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

EDWARDS Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com

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ship. The County Engineer will be invited to the next meeting to answer questions.

Truro cemetery cleanup soon, Clerk resigns

TRURO – Truro Township’s cemeteries will be cleaned up soon, so artificial flowers and shrubs should be removed by Nov. 2 to meet requests for cleanup days to fall during Daylight Savings Time, Board Trustees decided at their Oct. 14 meeting. Also, the Board accepted the resignation of Township Clerk Jeff Stiers. “Honestly, to do the job the way I feel it should be done requires more time than I can give,” Stiers said. His last meeting will be in November, when the Board will consider its Tax Levy Ordinance. In other business, resident Karen Poe requested the Township take possession of a road her family’s estate is willing to donate. Road Commissioner Norman Johnson will consult with the Knox County Engineer and Township lawyer and return with recommendations.

Kickapoo Twp. discusses levy, bridge options

KICKAPOO – The proposed Township levy for Fiscal Year 2016 is up less than 5 percent, meaning an increase of $8,370 to $175,870 for the general Township fund, and an increase of $8,350 for $175,650 for Road and Bridge fund. The Township also plans a $498,000 line item for its special, or permanent, road and bridge fund. The proposal will be considered at a Nov. 17 meeting. In other news, Road Commissioner Dan Kelch reported some progress on talks with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the replacement of the Black Bear Coal Mine Bridge on Pottstown Road.

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4:30 pm Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am

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

FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington, IL (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 a.m. Wed. Worship: 7 p.m.

YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church 107 W. Bishop St. Yates City, IL 61572 (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm

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BRIEFS Council accommodates Palace Theatre on railing

ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday night unanimously voted to instruct crews working on Streetscape II to change about five feet of railing on the south side of West Main Street “to accommodate the Palace Theatre’s needs – as long as it meets ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] requirements,” said Alderman Bryan Davis (Ward 1). Palace owner Vern Reynolds has concerns that proposed railings would make it impossible to access a display case where he sometimes mounts movie posters, and that the railing’s vertical pieces might make maintenance difficult. Terra Engineering drafted revised plans for the handrail. In other business, Alderman Jeff Lampe (Ward 2) said he’s dealing with a draft for Elmwood’s part in a rural Peoria County Enterprise Zone application, which was due

Wednesday (Oct. 22). Meanwhile, Alderman Jared Howerton (Ward 3) reported that following conversations with staff and other Council members, and getting a commitment from the Maurer-Stutz engineering firm from Peoria to handle permits, he recommends scaling back on plans to hire a temporary worker to assist City Clerk Melissa Morse and the Zoning Board. The Council’s agreed to arrange for an on-call position summoned for vacation relief, a sick-leave substitute, or when work demands it. There would be no guaranteed hours for the $10/hour work. Howerton said he has one person interested and will accept applications before the Nov. 4 meeting – Bill Knight

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pheasant hunts in November. Trap shoots are Nov. 1 and 2 at the Gilles Farm, located on Maher Road north of Illinois Route 90. Guns and shells are provided. Shooting Saturday is for women from 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for boys age 10-11 from 12:15 p.m. and for boys ages 12-14 from 2:15-3:30. On Sunday boys shoot 8-9:30 a.m., women/girls shoot 9:3011:30, high school boys and girls shoot 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and women are on from 1:30-3. The annual youth pheasant hunt, sponsored by Pheasants Forever, is Nov. 29 and 30. Times each day are 8-10 a.m., 10-noon, 12-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Youngsters age 10 and over who have passed a hunter safety class are welcome. Paid family or group hunts are also available in December or January. Call Mike Aldrich at (309) 3852127 or email maldrich64@hotmail.com. C gra GRAVEL

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E-B girls run well, boys ‘flat’ at Peoria meet PEORIA – Expectations can make a world of difference. So while the Elmwood-Brimfield girls cross country team could leave last Saturday’s Patriot Invitational happy with a fifth-place run, the E-B boys were a bit grumbly after their fifth-place finish at Detweiller Park. The difference? While the girls are improving and have risen to a No. 13 ranking, the defending state champion boys are measured by how they fare against the elite, not just against themselves. Last Saturday, the elite ran better than the defending champion Trojans. Among those ahead of E-B at Detweiller were winner Tolono Unity (73 points), Monticello (86), Sterling Newman (157) and St. Joseph-Ogden (158). Monticello has been ranked No. 1 by Dyestat.com, which has E-B at No. 2 , Unity at No. 3, Sterling Newman at 6 and St. Joe at 11. “We were just flat, except for Matt Osmulski,” E-B boys coach Gregg Meyers said. “The rest of us did not look as focused mentally

and into the race as we need to be. Nobody was terrible, we just weren’t sharp.” Osmulski was eighth in 15:39.9 ahead of teammates Nate Herridge (23rd in 16:04.2), Kelly Hoffmann (35th in 16:19.9), Derek McCoy (45th in 16:29.5) and TJ Meyers (76th in 17:00.7). Elmwood also won the open race by sweeping the top six spots, led by John Barratt, whose time of 16:47 would have cut the team’s oh-so-important 1-5 split to 68 seconds if he had run in the varsity race. Barratt’s earliest return to varsity action is the Elmwood Sectional on Nov. 1. Regionals are Saturday, with E-B at Farmington, which is also the race site for Farmington and Princeville runners.While the Trojans are favored, the addition of Rock Island Alleman to the field could add intrigue on the boys side. The girls run Saturday at 10 a.m., hoping for another strong showing. At the Patriot Invitational, Emily McCauley (42nd in 19:54.3) led the way followed by Kendra Gorham

(52nd, 20:06.7), Hannelore Book (54th, 20:13.5), Taylor Armbruster (55th, 20:15.6) and Cassie Karn (57th, 20:21.7). Continued improvement is critical for the E-B girls, whose sectional is likely the best in Class 1A.

Monroe places 52nd

BLOOMINGTON – Farmington senior Nate Monroe shot a two-day total of 89-81–170 to tie for 52nd at the Class 1A state golf meet at par72 Prairie Vista Golf Course. El Paso-Gridley won the team title in Class 1A and Hunter York of Decatur Lutheran was top individual after shooting 70-74-144.

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7 7 8 7 – 29 Elmwood-B A-Town 6 24 6 14 – 50 Scoring Summary First Quarter A - Glisan 1 run (run failed) EB - McCoy 1 run (Roling kick) Second Quarter A - Glisan 31 run (Johnson run) EB - Wyatt 30 pass from Houlihan (Roling kick) A - Maxwell 82 run (Johnson run) A - Glisan 35 run (Johnson run) Third Quarter A - Johnson 7 run (pass failed) EB - McCoy 3 run (McCoy run) Fourth Quarter A - Fordyce 24 run (Maxwell run) A - Yoho 16 run (run failed) EB - Sollenberger 42 run (Roling kick) Team Statistics A E-B First Downs 18 21 Rushes 50 45 Rush yds 268 403 Yds per carry 5.4 8.9 Pass Att 10 9 Pass Comp 4 5 Had Intercepted 1 0 Pass yds 80 72 Individual Statistics Rushing - D.McCoy 19-89, Houlihan 8-67, Wyatt 18-56, Sollenberger 5-61. Passing - Houlihan 5-10-1 80. Receiving - Wyatt 3-39, Totton 1-40. Tackles - Sollenberger 13, Bowers 8, Fales 7, Wyatt 4, Totton 4, Stephens 4, Gilles 3, Novak 2, Johnson 2, Passie 2, Wilbur 2.

Overall Conf W L W L 6 2 5 0 Elmwood-Brim Knoxville 6 2 4 1 4 4 3 2 Farmington West Prairie 3 5 2 3 1 7 1 4 Havana 0 8 0 5 Beardstown Last Friday A-Town 50, Elmwood-Brimfield 29 Farmington 65, Peoria Heights 7 Knoxville 21, South Fulton 19 Rushville-Ind. 22, West Prairie 6 Lewistown 35 Havana 7 North Fulton 48, Beardstown 13 This Friday Elmwood-Brim. vs. Peoria Hts, 7 pm Beardstown at Lewistown, 7 pm Farmington vs. Rushville-Ind, 7 pm Havana at North Fulton, 7 pm Knoxville vs. A-Town, 7 pm West Prairie at South Fulton, 7 pm

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Farmington 65, Peoria Hts. 7 Farmington 19 2 20 24 – 65 Peoria Heights 7 0 0 0 – 7 Scoring Summary First Quarter F - Martinez 12 run (kick failed) F - Martinez 4 run (kick good) F - Fruendt 1 pass from Gilstrap (kick failed) PH - 75 kick return (kick good) Second Quarter F - Safety by Martinez Third Quarter F - Gilstrap 63 run (conv. failed)

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Overall W L 8 0 Stark County Princeville 7 1 6 2 Mercer Co. United 5 3 3 4 Mid-County Annawan-Weth. 4 4 Ridgewood 2 6 0 8 West Central

Conf W L 6 0 5 1 5 1 4 2 2 4 2 4 0 6 0 6

Last Friday Princeville 41, Mid-County 7 Mercer County 43, West Central 8 Stark County 32, United 6 Annawan-Weth 61, Ridgewood 6 This Friday Princeville vs. Stark County, 7 pm Mercer County at United, 7 pm West Central at Ridgewood, 7 pm Annawan-Wethersfield vs. MidCounty, 7 pm F - Gilstrap 1 run (conv. failed) F - Martinez 6 run (conv. good) Fourth Quarter F - Fruendt 11 pass from Gilstrap (conv. good) F - Settles 6 pass from Hayden (conv. good) F - Cecil 0 fumble recovery (conv. good) Individual Statistics Rushing - Gilstrap 12-162, Martinez 16-162, Jepson 9-63. Passing - Gilstrap 7-19-0 123, Hayden 2-3-0 27. Receiving - Berry 3-66, Jepson 2-32,

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Fruendt 2-12, Kenney 1-21, Settles 16. Tackles - Isbell 7, Martinez 4, Kiesewetter 3, Evans 3.

Princeville 41, Mid-County 7 7 7 14 13 – 41 Princeville 0 0 0 7 – 7 Mid-County Scoring Summary First Quarter P - Green 14 run (Janssen kick) Second Quarter P - Green 5 run (Janssen kick) Third Quarter P - Harrison 1 run (Janssen kick) P - Sheets 46 pass from Janssen (Janssen kick) Fourth Quarter MC - Stone 25 pass from Kelly (Gibbons kick) P - Green 5 run (Janssen kick) P - Simmons int. return (kick failed) Team Statistics MC Prin 9 25 First Downs Rushes 48 Rush yds 121 344 Yds per carry 7.2 Pass Att 14 Pass Comp 8 Had Intercepted 2 0 Pass yds 92 97 Individual Statistics Rushing - Green 18-145, Harrison 15-104, Janssen 9-59, Remmert 323, Simmons 2-9, Cokel 1-4. Passing - Janssen 8-14-0 97 Receiving - Harrison 3-29, Smith 215, Sheets 1-45, Cokel 1-5, Thole 13.

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FOOTBALL: Princes have shot at a share of LTC championship Continued from Page 20

business with a dominating run game and will play for a share of the Lincoln Trail Conference. Princeville (7-1, 5-1 LTC) ran for 344 yards and could have had more according to coach Jon Carruthers. “We pretty much handled them up front. We could have ran as much as we wanted to. I started passing just to try some things,” Carruthers said. Logan Green finished with a game-high 145 yards on 18 carries and

scored on runs of 14, 5 and 5 yards. One of those 5-yarders capped a 98yard drive that consumed much of the second quarter and that Carruthers said was his team’s best of the season. Zach Harrison also ran for one score and 104 yards on 15 carries and Princeville got a 46-yard scoring pass from Mitchell Janssen to Michael Sheets. Defensively the Princes limited Mid-County to 121 rushing yards and the starting defense did not

give up a score. Zach Simmons had two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. The win sets up a showdown for the LTC crown Friday at Princeville. Stark County (8-0, 6-0) has outscored foes 300-68 and is ranked third in Class 1A. “They’re talented across the board on offense and defense,” Carruthers said. “They probably have two of the better middle linebackers I’ve seen all year. “We can’t mistakes on either side of the ball.” TWP pick: Stark County 22, Princeville 11

Farmington 65 Peoria Heights 7 PEORIA – Farmington took a few quarters to get used to life without top running back Max Balagna, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. But once the Farmers (4-4) got rolling they didn’t slow down, racking up 44 points in the final two quarters. “It took us a little while to get going, but we played very well as a team,” Coach Toby Vallas said. “That’s a hard team to get up for, but defensively we played well.” Peoria Heights’ lone

score was on a kick return. Quarterback Steven Gilstrap led the Farmers with 162 yards rushing on 12 carries, including scores of 63 and 1 yards. Vallas said Kody Martinez and Cody Jepson also did good jobs of stepping up into the void left by Balagna’s absence. Martinez ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries and Jepson had 63 rushing yards. Next up for Farmington is a home game Friday at 7 p.m. against RushvilleIndustry (7-1), whose lone loss came to A-

Town, 46-8. Vallas said Tuesday he is unsure if Balagna will be able to play. A win would make the Farmers playoff eligible, but would not guarantee a postseason berth. “It all depends on who wins across the state. A guy I am friends with said it depends on a game in Richmond-Burton,” Vallas said. “Somebody else told me there’s 50some games that could turn the tide this week. “The important thing is you want to win no matter what.” TWP pick: Farmington 32, Rushville-Industry 28

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around tournament.” “She’s probably my best all-around right now,” Waid said, noting Schupbach is near the team lead in digs and aces and has a “decent” hitting percentage. The tournament took a lot out of Princeville, which on Monday lost to United, The Lady Princes also won matches in the past week against Galva (2521, 25-13) and Ridgewood (25-15, 25-14). Brooke Gardner had 10 kills against Galva and Libby Dwyer and Claire Berchtold each had 10 assists. Lucy Waid was dominant against Ridge-

Morgan Ledbetter (left) and Micah Barrett block a spike during the BrimfieldElmwood Volleyball Invitational. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

wood, leading with 5 kills, 4 aces and 1.5 blocks. That is not new for Waid and Gardner, who were both named to the all-tournament team at Brimfield. Gardner leads Princeville with 197 kills on the season while libero Bridget Talley is first in digs at 109, Berchtold has 242 assists and Waid leads in blocks (39) and aces (36). Brimfield-Elmwood

wound up with a 1-3 record at its invite, but followed with a 29-27, 25-23 win over North Fulton on Monday behind six kills each from Payton Teel and Rachel Jacobson and 14 digs by Morgan Florey. In other weekend action, Farmington’s Brianna Rutledge and Paige Paisley were named allconference at the Sherrard Tournament, during which the Farmers went 1-3.

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After this week, teams will turn their attention to regional play. Princeville is the No. 2 seed at the Williamsfield Regional and faces the host team Tuesday, Oct. 28. B-E is No. 4 seed at Eureka and opens play Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. against Illini Bluffs. Farmington is seeded second at the AbingdonAvon Regional and starts postseason play Tuesday, Oct. 28 vs. A-Town.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Andrew Jordan, Elmwood

We in the Elmwood-Brimfield community know very well the tremendous heights Trojan Football has attained in the last 10-plus years. Senior Andrew “Big Country� Jordan has been a big part of this and proudly speaks of it. The offensive right tackle encourages future gridders to get in the program by working hard in the weight room, hanging around with the guys, and everything will thus fall into place. Andrew’s favorite part of the game is to help his team win by opening running daylight for a ball carrier to gain yards and eventually score. Playing his favorite sport for his favorite team was further enhanced after a devastating leg injury he sustained early in his junior season, which sidelined him nearly the entire year. Andrew would much rather play the game than watch on TV, and he’d much rather play than watch from the sidelines! Encouragement has come from parents Chad and Cathy Jordan, grandfather Dave Jordan and coaches Hollis, Crisco, Dutton and Walker. Physical Education, Science and Ag are Andrew’s favorite school subjects. Away from school, Andrew is a people and outdoor person, who enjoys family, hunting and fishing. His future aspiration is to go into automotive and/or diesel mechanics, career fields that are in his bloodlines! Andrew’s biggest thrill was contributing to undefeated seasons for both JV and varsity gridiron teams as a sophomore. When his days in Trojan Country are done, he will most miss his football family. But Andrew Jordan leaves behind a legacy of successful football that makes the ElmwoodBrimfield Community proud! – Phil Johnson Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc.

XC: Three Elmwood runners earn all-state Continued from Page 20

anything could be that close. Eight or nine years out of 10 we would have won state there. I’m proud of our kids. They executed what they needed to do. But so did Clarendon Hills.� In addition to placing second, Elmwood had three all-state Cuevas eighth-grade runners (top-25 finish): Jacob Brown (14th in 11:19), Logan Whitney (16th in 11:20) and Jaden Beckwith (21st in 11:25). Other Elmwood runners competing Saturday were eighth grader Charlie McKinty (31st in 11:40), sixth graders Eli Stevenson (34th in 11:41) and Victor Lampe (50th in 11:53) and seventh grader Eli McKinty (73rd in 12:06). The Princeville boys placed 11th overall and were led by Kip Hoerr (55th in 11:55). Huber, who is retiring from teaching this

spring, now has five boys trophies in 29 years, including first, second, two thirds and one fourth-place finish. He also won girls titles in 2004 and 2005. Huber said he would like to return to coach cross country next fall if details can be worked out with the school. “How could you not love working with kids like these?� Huber said. “The kids who run cross country usually are very good workers. And that’s what makes your day, seeing them be able to achieve.� On the girls side, eighth-grader Kamryn Cuevas of Brimfield earned all-state status after placing 11th in 12:22. Overall, the Brimfield girls placed 14th, Elmwood was 16th – led by eighth grader Olivia Harlow (49th in 13:10) – and Princeville was 21st, led by eighth grader Alyssa Headley (101st in 13:40).

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Princes and Farmers roll, Trojans rocked By JEFF LAMPE

While the Farmington and Princeville football teams both routed opponents last Friday, Elmwood-Brimfield was humbled at the hands of unbeaten ATown. Here are details on those games and prospects for the postseason. A-Town 50, Elmwood-B 29 ABINGDON – Fans shot off fireworks around the field and A-Town was just as explosive on the turf, handing Elmwood-Brimfield its worse loss since a 56-20 playoff blowout at Winnebago in 2012. Quarterback Zach Glisan confounded E-B (6-2) with several scrambles on offense and was all over the field on deWeekly Post Staff Writer

fense, helping limit Trojans top rusher Layne Wyatt to 56 yards on 18 carries. While Glisan never really got going in the passing game, that didn’t matter much as running back Tre Maxwell ran for 213 yards and a critical 82-yard touchdown run. That score came shortly after the Trojans had tied the game at 14-14 in the second quarter. “I was impressed with them. They played for four quarters and their line showed up and played hard,” E-B coach Todd Hollis said. “Offensively we were gaining confidence and figuring things out (as the game went on), but when you are always chasing points ... we just couldn’t get a stop. It’s kind of the re-

verse of last week (vs. Farmington).” The Trojans got within 36-22 in the third quarter on a 2-yard score by Donovan McCoy, who led E-B with 89 rushing yards. But A-Town (8-0) took control with two TDs in the next 3:30. Throughout the game A-Town – the state’s fifth-ranked Class 1A team – dominated the line of scrimmage or broke tackles by Trojans defenders to rack up 403 rushing yards. Hollis said E-B defenders were taking too high of a pad level. A-Town also looked faster, which was not lost on Hollis. “That’s two weeks in a row where defensive speed has been an issue for us,” he said. “Maybe we need to look at

some personnel options or some strategic options. So that’s on the coaches.” Tinkering will likely start Friday in what should be a lopsided home victory against winless Peoria Heights, which has been outscored 434-57. The loss to A-Town may send E-B on the road for its first-round playoff game, Hollis said. And the Trojans are projected to move back into Class 3A after dipping to Class 2A in last week’s projections. Given all that, Hollis said he would not be surprised to see a first-round game in Aledo at Mercer County. TWP pick: E-B 63, Peoria Heights 7 Princeville 41, Mid-County 7 ONEIDA – The Princes took care of Continued on Page 18

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Jessica Link returns a serve while Brimfield-Elmwood teammates Morgan Florey (left) and Payton Teel (right) look on. Photos by Collin Fairfield.

Princeville VB wins Brimfield tournament By JEFF LAMPE

BRIMFIELD – Princeville finished its final major prep for the volleyball postseason with flying colors on Saturday. The Lady Princes (227) finished 4-0 to win the Brimfield-Elmwood Volleyball Invitational, capping their title with a 14-25, 25-20, 25-15 vicWeekly Post Staff Writer

tory over Flanagan-Cornell. “They took it to us in the first game and our girls were not happy with that,” Princeville coach Shan Waid said. “So the second and third game they made sure were ours.” Waid said Anna Schupbach had a “good allContinued on Page 18

Elmwood’s junior high boys cross country team placed second at the IESA Class 1A state meet Saturday in Normal. Back row (left to right) coach Steve Huber, Victor Lampe, Blake Finn, Jaden Beckwith, Logan Whitney, Jacob Brown and Charlie McKinty. Front row (l to r) Luke Hoffmann, Charlie Wake, Eli McKinty and Eli Stevenson.

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Elmwood Jr. High XC second by steps By JEFF LAMPE

NORMAL – Proof that cross country is a team sport was hammered home to the Elmwood Junior High boys team Saturday at the IESA Class 1A state meet at Maxwell Park. The first five runners for defending state champion Elmwood combined for 71 points – the same score as that posted by the top five runners for Clarendon Hills Notre Dame, which Weekly Post Staff Writer

Libero Bridget Talley hits a ball against Beardstown in Princeville’s 22-20, 20-18 win.

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had two of the top four finishers. That sent officials to the sixth runners, who normally do not count for scoring purposes. The sixth runners had the same time of 11:53, but the Clarendon Hills runner was steps ahead at the finish to hand his team the title. “That’s as close as they come,” IESA Executive Director Steve Endsley said. Added Elmwood coach Steve Huber, “Nobody can believe that Continued on Page 19