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Congressional races offer differing views on issues By BILL KNIGHT
The Weekly Post’s circulation area includes parts of two Congressional Districts, both of which have incumbents facing challengers. We posed three very general questions to each of them, and here are their responses. For The Weekly Post
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1. What is the one domestic issue you think needs addressing? There is no question that our nation and our community face significant challenges. Coming out of the Great Recession, far too many Illinoisans feel as
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BRIMFIELD — Citing convenience for parents and visitors, Brimfield Athletic Boosters want to give the school district a concession stand. No offense – most board members appear to approve – but Brimfield Unit School District 309 will have its architects look that gift horse in the mouth first. “There has to be some sort of paper trail for this, even though you guys are willing to build it and pay for it,” said board president Dan Heinz, summing discussion at the Oct. 19 meeting. The Boosters’ Stephanie Baysingar outlined the plans. The shed which would become the concession stand was built last year as a student project and can be seen behind the agriculture building. Boosters will move it to a more permanent location between the baseball and softball fields and place it on a concrete pad, or possibly rock. The stand would be outfitted with a refrigerator, microwave and popcorn
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Caldwell wins national FFA award INDIANAPOLIS – Maddie Caldwell of the Elmwood FFA was announced at the 89th annual National FFA Convention as the 2016 National FFA Ag Sales Placement Proficiency Winner. This is the first time in Elmwood FFA history that a student from the club has won nationally within the proficiency competition. Now at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Caldwell competed with a written apMaddie Caldwell plication and an of Elmwood holds interview for this awards from the award. National FFA Caldwell also Convention. works for Willoughby Sales, an online marketing and auction company specializing in the sale of show animals. Her parents, Todd and Kim, run the business and Maddie helps by walking buyers and sellers through the bidding process and working with consignors to ensure that minimum bids are correct. By Weekly Post Staff Reports
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out of every three new jobs are created by a small business, I think one of the most important things we can do is work to help them succeed. That's why I introduced the Boosting America’s Exports Act. If passed, this legislation would provide small and mid-sized manufacturers with greater access to export assistance centers to help connect them with the expertise and knowledge they need to sell their products overseas because more American exports means more American jobs. 2. Likewise, what do you think the biggest global issue is? In an increasingly complex world, we
Decorations of all sorts have been set out in front of homes in Elmwood and elsewhere in preparation for a weekend of costumes, parties and candy. Read on for details of Halloween celebrations around the area.
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machine. It need not have water. “It seems like a good idea,” said board member John Moon. “There’s not been a concession stand over there.” Member Dave Harmon asked if there would be enough traffic to make it worthwhile. Baysingar said the group didn’t expect to make money the first year. The Boosters’ Cathy Nevells added the group had raised about $3,000 in the last year from the sale of “spirit wear,” which could be used toward the project. Board member Scott Bauer had suggested architects at Dewberry be contacted about the project to ensure there are no problems. The board consensus was that Superintendent Robert
Richardson would call Dewberry for feedback, and the project would return at the November meeting. (Richardson said Monday that he called the firm last week and expects the architect and volunteer group will connect this week.) “We want to make sure, obviously, it’s done correctly,” said Baysingar. In other business, the board: • Viewed a PowerPoint presentation designed to offer information about the school sales tax referendum which is on the Nov. 8 ballot. Richardson said the half-cent tax would cost the average family about $52 a year, but could garner $227,000 a year for the district. Those funds can only be used for limited purposes such as new facilities or
abating property taxes. • Tweaked the semester/final exam guidelines to streamline data collection. Only the two exams students do not wish to take will be recorded
rather than all exams. • Accepted Phil Johnson’s resignation as High School JV baseball coach for 2017. TERRY BIBO can be reached at terry.bibo.freelance@gmail.com.
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ing at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood is Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a pair of needles. Yarn available. s Princeville Musical – “Happy Days”, a new musical, presented by Princeville High School, is Nov. 4-5, 7 p.m. in PJHS Gym. Adults $5, Senior Citizens $3. Pre-sales start Oct. 29, 4-7 p.m., and Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-noon at Lille M. Evans Library or email SSutherland@Princeville326.org. s Shopping Extravaganza– The toys of Halloween Events Christmas shopping extravaganza at Christ Alive Church in Edwards is Nov. s Halloween party and contest at Salem Township Library in Yates City is 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, craft and food Saturday (Oct. 29), 10 a.m. Prizes for available. scariest, funniest, and cutest costumes. s Church Dinner – Farmington United Games, storytelling, cakewalk and more. Methodist Church ham loaf dinner and mini bazaar is Nov. 5, 4s All children invited to Trunk or Treat at 7 p.m. at 187 W, Fulton Publicize Your Event St. $8 adults, $4 children Central Park in ElmCall us at (309) 741-9790 wood, Sunday (Oct. 30), 10 and under. Crafts, or email information about 4-6 p.m. Prizes for best candy and food booths. your upcoming event to decorated vehicles, inSponsored by U.M.W. news@wklypost.com. flatables, candy and s Annual Dinner – Turkey dinner at Amerimore. Vehicles asked to can Legion Hall in Brimfield is Nov. 5, arrive by 3:30 p.m. s Hotdogs at the Firehouse is Monday 4:30-7 p.m. $10 includes drink and (Oct. 31), 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Akrondessert. Sponsored by Women Auxiliary Princeville Firehouse. Free hotdogs, chili to benefit our service men, women and and lemonade served to Trick or Treaters veterans. and community. Trick or Treating in s Veterans Breakfast – Elmwood Community veterans and spouses welcome to Princeville, 5-8 p.m. s Halloween party at Brimfield Public a breakfast in your honor at Elmwood Library Monday (Oct. 31), 4:30-7 p.m. High School in the cafeteria, Nov. 11 at Story time 4:30-5:30, then carnival 8:30 a.m. RSVP at (309) 742-2851 by 12 games and crafts. Pre-K through 6th p.m. on Nov. 7. grade. s Fall Fair – Fall Fair at Elmwood United Methodist Church is Nov.12, 10 s Halloween Bash at Harvest Home Park, Monday (Oct. 31), 5-7 p.m. Spona.m.-1:30 p.m. Crafts and baked goods. sored by Harvest Home Committee Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Homemade Food, scavenger hunt, trunk or treat, door veggie soup, maidrites, salad, dessert prizes, costume contest at 6:30 p.m., and drink. Toys R Us gift cards for winners. s Fiber Guild – Bishop Hill fiber guild meeting is Nov. 12, 10 a.m., at Criative s Halloween at the Horseshoe at Brimfield School High School is MonThreads, LLC, in Chillicothe. Janet day (Oct. 31), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Games, Daum will present program on “All candy, drinks and more. About Hooks”. Call (309) 472-7085 with questions. Future Events s Blood Drive – Farmington Blood s Book Club – Books club for adults Drive is Nov. 14, 2-6 p.m. at St. 18 and older is Nov. 3, 6 p.m., at MorriMatthew’s Catholic Church. Call (309) son and Mary Wiley Library in Elm245-4770. wood. Bring ideas of good books for photos at Brimfield Public Library is today (Oct. 27), 5-6 p.m. Grades 9-12 welcome, register at (309) 446-9575. s Library Storytelling – “Tales of Two Susans,” a story of growing up in the big city compared to a small town is today (Oct. 27), 6:30 p.m. at Salem Township Library in Yates City. s Free Bread – Free bread available at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday (Oct. 28) from 10-11 a.m.
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me wringing their hands about the big election and what will happen when the evil member of the opposing party finally gets in office. Meanwhile, closer to home many of these same folks don’t do a damn thing to help in their own backyard. Fretting about what’s happening in Washington is important, I suppose, though ultimately it seems a little like worrying about whether or not it will get cold when winter arrives. Some things are inevitable. Like painful, partisan national politics. So try this instead. Turn off CNN or FOX News. Quit reading tweets from twits. Sign up for a local board. Volunteer for the local fire department. Better yet, get a petition and run for office. I promise, if you get busy enough with all there is to do right here in our communities, you won’t have near as much time to spend fretting over presidential politics. uuu With that in mind, I’ve got a new crusade. No, not making chickens legal. Marijuana will be legal in Elmwood before chickens. What I’d really like to see is the establishment of a park district in Elmwood – to coordinate sporting events, manage fields and facilities and help coordinate more activities for youngsters outside of school hours. Trust me, there are a lot of
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Elmwood takes step to finance school project By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a measure that starts a four-part process to finance a multimillion building project at District 322. “This is the first step in the process, what’s called a ‘parameter resolution’,” financial adviser David Pistorius of First Midstate Investment Bankers of Bloomington told Board members. “Next will be a resolution of your intent to issue funding bonds, then a 30-day petition period and public hearing, then a bond resolution.” The resolution Monday establishes a debt certificate of millions of dollars so the board can “come back later for the bond,” Pistorius said. “We have a commitment from a banking institution for $7.2 million.” Essentially, the “parameter” resolution the board passed is setting up an account from which future bonds may be funded. Taxpayers will see a slight increase in property tax to pay for the project, though that total is not yet finalized. Because the District will not go over 13.8 percent of its debt capacity on Equalized Assessed Value, no referendum is needed for a tax increase. One potential obstacle is talk in Springfield of a property tax freeze, which would inhibit all local taxing For The Weekly Post
bodies in their tax rates, so Pistorius and the Board addressed that possibility by accelerating the financing schedule. “If the legislature passes a state tax freeze and it goes into effect at the end of December, we’re in trouble,” Pistorius said. “So if we close on the debt certificates Nov. 7, the public notice could appear Nov. 10, and the petition period end Dec. 12. “That would let us create a [tax] levy and avoid any situation with a tax freeze,” he continued. With Secretary Bill Frietsch absent, the school board again unanimously approved that time frame, which would require a special meeting Nov. 7. The projected interest rate for the District’s bond is 3.1 percent, Pistorius said. In other news, Elmwood Elementary Principal and Superintendent Chad Wagner said the administration and teachers are going over assessment materials to see what classroom adjustments might be advisable. The Illinois State Board of Education next week will release finalized data from the most recent Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) student testing on English Language Arts and math as part of the Illinois Report Card. “There are a lot of things going on, not just with facilities, but with curriculum,” Wagner said.
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PRINCEVILLE – Lynsy Clark, 30, of Princeville on the afternoon of Oct. 20 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence as a result of an accident on Kickapoo-Edwards Road near Valley View Road in Kickapoo Township, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Clark was driving apparently left the road and damaged a fence, after which she left the scene, police said.
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In other business, • the Board accepted a $137,000 bid from Track Services Co. of St. Charles, Ill., to perform any needed repairs to the track and to resurface the track June 1-28, 2017. • teacher and coach Emily Roberts asked the Board to support a competitive dance program, and the consensus was to support the effort and the administration in the next month will work on scheduling, contacting state organizations and related arrangements; • Board members approved moving forward with the scheduling of an Elmwood High School volleyball season for the 2017-18 school year. Wagner explained, “Per conversations with the Brimfield administration, if either school should need to enter back into the co-op in order to make the program available for students, then the school in need would be afforded that opportunity.” Establishing an Elmwood team will be voted on at the next meeting; • High School Principal Stan Matheny announced that 2016 graduate Maddie Caldwell recently won a National Title in her record book division at the National FFA convention this month in Indianapolis; and • Wagner said a draft of the tax levy will be presented in November to consider before the December deadline. paraphernalia and for an outstanding Fulton County warrant for Failure To Appear, bonded out and accepted a Notice To Appear. • Richard Brewer, 32, of Farmington on Oct. 14 was arrested for an outstanding McDonough County warrant for Failure To Appear and bonded out, according to the Farmington Police Department. • Dale Bishop, 53, of Brimfield on Oct. 23 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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Farmington blood drive timely for Red Cross
FARMINGTON – Timing of a Nov. 14 blood drive at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Farmington is perfect in the eyes of the American Red Cross. The next few weeks are a key time for the Red Cross as it seeks to stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help ensure the blood supply is sufficient through the winter months. The Farmington blood drive at St. Matthew will be from 2-6 p.m. To sign up, contact Alice at (309) 245-4770.
Blood donors can also make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and to complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating. For blood donor Katie Osorio, giving a little bit of time is worth it because she’s giving someone a chance at life. Said Osorio, “Someone’s mother, brother, sister, father or the love of someone’s life has been given back to their loved ones all because I gave something that I could. It takes so little from me and gives a world back to another.” All blood types are
needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. The American Red Cross also has an emergency need for eligible donors in the Peoria and Pekin areas. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that
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ESTATE AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD Tractors – Trucks - Trailer Sunday, October 30, 2016, 12:00 pm Abingdon Fall Festival Grounds - North Edge of Abingdon, IL HOUSEHOLD: Walnut dresser W/ handkerchief drawers, walnut dresser W/ marble top and mirror, (4) marble top lamp tables, (2) gate leg drop leaf tables, marble top walnut dressers, table lamps, (3) mantle clocks, (2) wall clocks, old Magic Chef porcelain stove, (2) lamp tables W/ spool legs, oak school desk, flat-top trunk, candelabra W/ teardrops, many old pictures (2) wingback chairs, (4) bar stools, area rugs, silver tea sets, kerosene lamps, blue jars W/ glass lids, old Westinghouse fan, misc. chickens, refrigerator dishes, (set) heavy porcelain pans, roaster pans, electric roaster, Showtime rotisserie, electric heater, Pyrex, new Crockpot, rice cooker, Presto Pizzazz, cast iron skillets, old silverware, canning jars, old records, old weather vane, old toys including - (special edition cars, metal toys, IH tractors, piggy banks, misc.), other misc. items TRACTORS/OUTDOOR VEHICLES: 6020 JD W/ loader (mint), 2010 JD, 1964 4020 gas, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (130 K Miles/Maroon), 1989 Chevy S10 (third-rate), 2008 Honda TRX500, 2001 Yamaha Ultramatic, 2008 6x12 tilt trailer, 616 JD mower, 3pt blade, homemade 6 ½ x 17’ trailer, Bolens 21’’ cut push-mower, Craftsman push mower, 149 hydro Cub Cadet, LT1024 hydro Cub Cadet, old reel mower, Ariens RT5020 rear tine tiller TOOLS/OUTDOOR: Homelite and Craftsman chainsaws, (2) table saws, Craftsman 4’’ planer, Ryobi gas weed eater, electric weed eaters, metal detector, 4’’ angle grinder, Makita battery drill, torch set W/ cart, Black & Decker hedge trimmer, skillsaw, pipe threader, pipe wrenches, Snap-On roller tool box, Mac top tool box, bench grinder, aluminum ramps, Reddy heater, shovels, rakes, post hole diggers, hand tools, (2) wood burning, Woodstock Soapstone stove, charcoal grill, (2) antique platform scales, snowblower, old metal Munsingwear sign (Abingdon), fishing poles, old metal bed frame, other misc. Sale Order: Furniture, Tractors, Mowers, Trucks, ATVs, Hayracks
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Youngsters turned out in costumes of all sorts at Elmwood’s Palace Theatre last Saturday for the free movie and costume contest put on each year by the Elmwood Kiwanis Club.
Eden Road bridge reopened to traffic
The Eden Road Bridge, located 3/4 mile south of Illinois Route 8, is now open after being under construction since March, the Peoria County Highway Department announced Thursday. The roadway has temporary pavement markings in place until the striping contractor is able to add more permanent markings.
Princeville pays off Town Avenue bill
PRINCEVILLE – Village Board Trustees and their brief Oct. 18 meeting authorized the payment of $88,336.40 to Advanced Asphalt of Princeton for the company’s work on the reconstruction project on Town Avenue, according to Village Treasurer Sue Hofer. Several officials were absent, so there weren’t any reports, and the Board adjourned in less than 15 minutes.
Council looks to expand Oak Ridge Cemetery
FARMINGTON – The City Council at its Oct. 17 meeting discussed the expansion of Oak Ridge Cemetery, and it decided to seek more information from the MaurerStutz civil engineering firm of Peoria concerning survey costs. The measure will be deliberated and any action taken at the Council’s next meeting, Nov. 7, according to City Administrator Rollen Wright.
Once the survey is completed, the council will meet jointly with the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board to make further plans. Also, Alderman Matthew Ulm said Farmington was not approved for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Transportation Enhancement Program grant that would have funded a $1.3 million streetscape project in the downtown. The project was to include removing existing and installing new curb, sidewalk and street lighting, as well as making sidewalk accesses compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. But part of the reason the council pursued the project was to have things in order for next year when it can reapply for the grant, which would fund 80 percent of the project.
Police say look out for credit card ‘skimmers’
PEORIA – Peoria police are warning shoppers that they’ve discovered the possible use of credit/debit card “skimmers” placed on point-of-purchase locations in and around Peoria. “Based upon information we have received, these actions took place around July and August of this year,” said Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson. “Such skimming devices are able to record credit/debit card numbers, security codes, as well as PIN numbers as they are entered into a device.” Skimming devices are often hard to detect, she added, many variations
exist. “We encourage citizens to routinely monitor their credit card and bank statements for any unauthorized charges made against their accounts,” Dotson said. “Should you discover any erroneous charges, please contact your credit card company and/or financial institution as well as your local law enforcement agency immediately.”
Sherriff’s Department urges drivers to be safe
PEORIA – This Halloween, the Peoria County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on impaired drivers with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort, and is giving a fair warning to partygoers: Keep the party off the road. “Driving while alcohol or drug impaired is deadly, it is illegal and it will get you pulled over and arrested this Halloween,” said Sheriff Mike McCoy. “If you want to stay safe and out of jail this Halloween, make a plan to get home without driving if you’re impaired.” It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, 10,625 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. To be safe, follow these tips: Plan a safe way to get home before you attend the party. • Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, a car service, or a call a sober friend of family member to get home. • Use a sober ride program.
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Missionaries will speak at Elmwood Baptist ELMWOOD – Veteran missionaries Bob and Marjorie Engelhart will discuss their ministry to the Ivory Coast on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Elmwood Baptist Church. The services will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. There will be a noon fellowship dinner and a 1 p.m. Field Presentation. Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald invites all members of the community to attend The Engelharts (pictured above right) have worked in the Ivory Coast since January 2002 in the city of Anyama in association with the Fundamental Baptist Church (which was established in 1994 by missionary Tom Vineyard). Churches have been
started from that work in six nearby towns and villages. Margie works in the deaf ministry in the Anyama church. Bob preaches there occasionally, but his main ministry is planting churches in the villages of Donkoi, Irfa, Akongokoi and Abbe. Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) is a mixture of
numerous tribal groups that have been formed into a French-speaking republic. The country received its independence from France in 1960. Anyama is a workingclass suburb of the main city of Abidjan, with about 50,000 people. The country is split between Catholics, Muslims and animists (native occult religions). In the
Shane joins F&M Bank as VP
GALESBURG – Doug Sanders, President and CEO of F&M Bank announced recently that Michael Shane has been hired as Vice President, Ag Banking. In this capacity, Shane will report to Mike Holloway, Senior Shane Vice President and Senior Loan Officer and will be responsible for originating ag loans and managing the ag loan portfolio for all markets, including Galesburg, Brimfield and Peoria. Shane brings extensive agricultural experience to F&M Bank. He began his career as a Production Supervisor for Novartis Seeds in Madison, then transitioned to sales for Altorfer Ag Products before joining Farm Credit Services. With FCS, Shane spent four years as a Trade Credit and Leasing Spe-
cialist before being promoted to Vice President/Branch Loan Officer. During his six years as a VP for Farm Credit, Shane was responsible for originating ag loans and leases for new and existing clients in northeastern Illinois. For the past four years, Mike has served as a Seed Advisor Manager for Syngenta Crop Protection in DeKalb. “Mike brings extensive agricultural experience to F&M Bank and we are very fortunate to have someone of his caliber join the F&M team,” Sanders said. “Mike’s extensive agricultural background will complement our already strong presence in the commer-
cial markets we serve.” Shane’s agricultural experience includes being raised on his family’s farm in the Dunlap area. Shane said he is looking forward to resuming a role in the family farming operation once he relocates. In addition to his wideranging ag experience, Shane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He is also a graduate of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program. He and his wife, Tara, have three daughters – Felicity, Audrey and Cora.
cities, many adults have at least a grade-school education and can usually read French, but in the villages some adults speak only the native languages. Polygamy is widespread and it is estimated that 5 percent of the population is HIV positive. The Ivory Coast has also just recently emerged from the unrest of a 10-year civil war.
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TO: REPUBLICAN VOTERS IN KICKAPOO TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT 1 FROM: YOUR REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN
Election Day 2016 is less than two weeks away. Are you satisfied with the status quo or is it time for a change? This is your opportunity to make a difference. VOTER TURNOUT IS THE KEY. Federal, state, and local races are critical.
Personalities aside, key issues are at stake: the possibility of up to four U.S. Supreme Court Justices to be nominated in this election cycle, jobs, health care, taxation, terrorism, immigration, respect for life, international turmoil & Bill of Rights issues to name only a few.
I urge you to support the following slate of candidates. Talk to your neighbors and encourage them to vote Republican. Cut this list out and take it when you vote. President: Donald J. Trump Vice President: Mike Pence U.S. Senator: Mark Kirk
18th Congressional District: Darin LaHood Illinois State Comptroller: Leslie Munger
Illinois State Senate 37th District: Chuck Weaver
Illinois State Representative: Ryan Spain
Peoria County Coroner: Johnna L. Ingersoll
Peoria County Auditor: Alan Paredes
Peoria County Board District 15: Steven Rieker
10th Circuit Judge: Tim Cusack
Early voting at ICC North starts Monday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 6.
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Voting at the Kickapoo Township Hall at 10025 US 150 Kickapoo will be available Nov. 8 - 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting times: Nov 1 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 2 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It has been my privilege to serve as your representative on the Peoria County Board for 27 years. Above you see the name of Steve Rieker for the position. Steve has a rural and urban background, a positive service attitude and diverse voluntary community experience.
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FOURTH GENERATION OF TWINS A few generations of Pillmans gathered in Brimfield recently after another birth of twins in the family. There have now been twins born in four different generations of the Pillman family. Being held in this picture by Geraldine Pillman, 98, are Evelyn and Lillian Miller – two-monthold twin daughters of Steve and Mallory Miller. Steve is Geraldine’s great grandson and is the son of Lisa and Dave Wiltz of Elmwood. From left to right are Charlene Dye and Charolette Mutton (granddaughters to Geraldine); Cort and Carter Baysingar (great grandsons to Geraldine, sons of Jeff and Peggy Baysingar); and Larry and Gary Pillman (sons to Geraldine).
Early voting options available
PEORIA – If you want to avoid long lines on Election Day, there are several options for voters in the area to cast a ballot early. Through Friday (Oct. 28) early voting will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the offices of the county Election Commission, 542 SW Adams St., Peoria. Weekday hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 and on Nov. 7. The offices also will be open for voters from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 29; noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 30; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6. Other early voting options include: • Oct. 26: Brimfield Library, 111 S. Galena Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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• Oct. 28: Alpha Park Library, 3527 Airport Road, Bartonville; and Dunlap Library, 302 N. First St., Dunlap; both from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Oct. 29: Alpha Park Library and Dunlap Library, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Oct. 31: Elmwood Methodist Church, 821 W. Main St., 10 a.m to 6 p.m. • Nov. 1: Kickapoo Township Hall, 10025 U.S. Route 150, Edwards, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Nov. 2: Kickapoo Township Hall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Nov. 4: Alpha Park Library and Dunlap Library, both 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Nov. 5: Alpha Park Library and Dunlap Library, both 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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face a multitude of challenges globally and it’s tough to choose just one as the biggest. However, one of the most important responsibilities of being a member of Congress is making sure we are doing everything we can to keep our nation and our citizens safe. I take this obligation and responsibility seriously. During the last several years, the terrorist organization ISIS has killed Americans overseas and inspired attacks on American soil. As your Congresswoman, I am committed to providing our military, intelligence and counterterrorism experts with the resources they need to defeat ISIS both at home and abroad. To achieve a lasting victory, we must continue working with our allies to stabilize the region, provide assistance to their victims and undermine their efforts to hold territory. We must also defeat ISIS online by stopping the spread of their extremist propaganda and executing a counterterrorism strategy to prevent both organized and lonewolf attacks on Americans going about their day-to-day lives. 3. Finally, after the country’s rather unusual campaign, do you see opportunities for working across the aisle in bipartisan ways? Having served two terms in the minority party, I think it’s critically important to work across the aisle to get real results for the families that I serve. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I helped write and pass the first long-term highway bill in a decade. During the next five years, this legislation will provide $7.5 billion in federal funding to get Illinoisans back to work rebuilding our roads and bridges. I am confident that this level of funding will provide the right incentive for our state to move ahead with major infrastructure priorities across our communities. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I reached across the aisle to pass a five-year Farm Bill that works for our farmers because a strong agricultural economy is essential to a thriving Illinois. In that bill, I made sure a robust crop insurance program would give our farmers the peace of mind they need to invest in our future. However, last year, when a backroom Wash-
ington deal threatened to derail the agreement in the Farm Bill, I fought back and prevented devastating cuts to our crop insurance program before they took effect. PATRICK HARLAN Republican challenger
1. What is the one domestic issue you think needs addressing? We have a serious issue with the lack of securing our borders. With the borders not properly secured, we are experiencing a flood of illegals, and terrorists that have no desire to assimilate in our country. The terrorist has been indoctrinating our schools and killing Christians. 2. Likewise, what do you think the biggest global issue is? The biggest global issue is a Barack Obama military. Barack Obama is the punch line of every dictator’s joke. He is a weak leader with no backbone to stand up to those who chant “Death to America.” Instead, he negotiates with terrorists to release a traitor, sends billions of dollars to Iran, and tried to prevent the families of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attacks the opportunity to hold the enemy accountable. He told Syria that he made a red line in the sand and not to cross it, [and] not only did Syria cross the line, they have infiltrated their hate of America on our soil. We need strong leadership from the U.S. to get the rest of the globe on the right track. Barack Obama has done his best to bankrupt our country and destroy the military, families, religion, Constitution, and America exceptionalism. The global issues will be addressed if Donald Trump gets elected; it will get worse with Hillary Clinton. We have seen what she did during the attack on our embassy in Benghazi. She lied and blamed it on an American that made a cartoon; then when she was questioned about her lie, the best she came up with is “What difference does it make” 3. Finally, after the country’s rather unusual campaign, do you see opportunities for working across the aisle in bipartisan ways? This campaign season has brought out many of those whom would have never taken part in the political process we have in America. I believe that if Donald Trump is elected, we will be experiencing a
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nation on the rise and politicians working together for the greater good of all Americans. The Left has damaged our country so much by their lack of respect for our nation, obedience to the Constitution and lack of direction from the Bible. We are a nation in mourning that cannot survive a Hillary Clinton administration. If Clinton is elected, we will think that Hitler really wasn’t that bad of a guy. 18th District DARIN LaHOOD Republican incumbent
1. What is the one domestic issue you think needs addressing? I believe that the most pressing domestic issue is making sure that we get our economy refocused and back on the right track. A growing economy actually solves many other problems, and we must be focused on ways that empower people to work, innovate, grow existing businesses, and create new ones. 2. Likewise, what do you think the biggest global issue is? Terrorism is, without a doubt, the biggest global issue facing our country. We have a constant threat, external and internal, of people who wish to attack our way of life and who intend to do so through violence and intimidation. The global terrorist threat comes with an enormous cost, it creates a constant sense of unease, and it destabilizes the world economy. 3. Finally, after the country’s rather unusual campaign, do you see opportunities for working across the aisle in bipartisan ways? I recently introduced a bill with my colleague, Congressman Dan Lipinski, calling for the “Congress of Tomorrow.” Our bill is the most comprehensive reform platform related to making Congress more bipartisan and effective. We have called for a systemic review and overhaul of the way Congress operates, similar to what has transpired about every 30 years for the past century or so. It is clearly past time for us to look at the structures that create gridlock and find bipartisan, bicameral solutions to break it. JUNIUS RODRIGUEZ Democratic challenger
1. What is the one domestic issue you think needs addressing? With a deficit that is now hovering at $19 trillion, it seems clear to me that fiscal responsibility is the
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most important domestic concern that needs to be addressed by the next Congress. This effort must produce a budget that is balanced. We were last able to achieve a balanced budget in 1998 and were able to start paying down the national debt at that time. Achieving this goal is critical to all other issues, both foreign and domestic, that must be addressed; we must see this issue in light of the national security implications that it entails. Continuing to be a debtor nation imperils the United States. Congress will need to make difficult choices that involve both budget cuts and revenue enhancements to achieve this end. Passing debt onto future generations is fiscally unsound and morally repugnant. We cannot claim any type of moral high ground if we spend funds that we do not have and simply assume that subsequent generations will somehow foot the bill. 2. Likewise, what do you think the biggest global issue is? Nuclear proliferation in nations like Pakistan, North Korea, and the desire on Iran’s part for such technology must be viewed as a potential gateway for stateless entities (Al Qaeda, ISIS, and other international terrorist organizations) to acquire weapons of mass destruction. We are repulsed by the suicide bombings and lone-wolf attacks that have occurred in recent years, but the danger that such threats could exponentially increase in magnitude is a horrid concept. As such, efforts to constrain and ultimately destroy the power of stateless entities to endanger world security must be our highest priority, but defeating an idea is a difficult task. Along with this, counterintelligence measures and close working relationships with our allies must
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occur to ensure that non-proliferation of fissionable materials, associated technology transfers, and the sharing of scientists is not occurring between rogue states and the stateless entities. The remedy to this threat requires a systemic, multi-faceted approach that involves the work of the United States military (primarily special operations work and intelligence gathering), diplomatic efforts with regional players who can help leverage America’s interests in the region, and comprehensive efforts on the part of our national intelligence network. 3. Finally, after the country’s rather unusual campaign, do you see opportunities for working across the aisle in bipartisan ways? Sometimes you need to hit rock-bottom before you can begin the true process of reformation. I believe that the 2016 presidential election has brought us to this new low, and from that nadir we might well find the true impetus to begin systemic institutional reform to make the United States government respond more effectively to the needs of the people. There is a genuine disillusionment with the status quo and this is reflected in a palpable anti-incumbency sentiment. Perhaps this might be the moment when people in Washington, D.C., finally get serious about fixing a “broken” system that has become increasingly dysfunctional. The two greatest challenges to true institutional reform come from blind allegiance to partisan political ideology and the financial power of special interests to stymie real change. If a significant cohort of members in the next Congress is willing to move beyond these two constraints, it may be possible to see real institutional reforms come to pass.
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Be aware of lead poisoning risks
The theme of this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 2329) is “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future,” focusing on the many ways parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent lead poisoning’s serious health effects. “Today, childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children,” said
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Dale Clarkson, Lead Hazard program manager at Peoria City/County Health Department. Lead poisoning causes the most harm to children ages 1-5 and particularly when children start crawling. The harmful effects of lead poisoning can last a lifetime. Even at low levels, lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, lower IQ, slowed growth,
kidney problems, and even seizures and death. The major source of lead exposure among young children is from lead-contaminated dust from lead-based paint, which was banned for use in homes in 1978. Many older homes still have windows, doors and siding with lead-based paint that can chip off, causing contaminated dust around the house and outside in soil. Clarkson stresses a few important tips to reduce exposure to lead hazards: • Get your child tested for lead poisoning. All children should be tested at 9-12 months of age and again at 18-24 months of age. • Keep your home clean. Wet wiping and mopping hard surface areas will help control dust around your home. Focus on floors and windowsills. • Arrange furniture so that cribs and beds are not near old windows that could have chipping leadbased paint and dust. • Wash your child’s hands frequently, especially after playing outside.
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Hardy mums often fall short of their billing By RON DIETER
This time of year the bright yellows, oranges, golds and whites of chrysanthemums are everywhere you look. The entrances of drug stores, supermarkets and discount stores are flanked with displays of garden mums in assorted sizes and colorsand various stages of neglect. For many years these colorful plants were called hardy mums and, with a little attention, they would survive the winter. But alas, as breeders worked to create brighter colors and novel flower shapes, some of the natural hardiness was lost. Most reputable plant growers no longer use the term “hardy” and refer to these plants as garden mums. To my mind, fallplanted garden mums are best considered annuals. Part of the hardiness problem is caused by the practice of selling mums in the fall rather than the spring. Mums are shallow-rooted plants, like strawberries, making them susceptible to being heaved from the ground with winter's cycles of freezing and thawing. Spring-planted mums have four or five months For The Weekly Post
to develop a strong root system before frosty weather arrives. It’s pretty easy to care for garden mums in pots and planters. To keep them looking good for a long time, keep the soil moist and protect them from frosts. If the plants
dry out and wilt the flowers will fade more quickly. If you just can't bear to discard your mums when the flowers fade and the foliage dies back, you might want to do what I would do. Rather than planting the mums out in the garden in the fall, overwinter them in an unheated garage. Cut foliage back to three or four inches. Keep them on the dry side but don't let them dry out completely. It doesn't matter if your garage is dark. When spring arrives you have two options. You can plant the mums out in the garden or you can move them to a larger pot and grow them out for another fall container dis-
play. When the foliage is six inches high, pinch or shear off an inch or two. Do this every three or four weeks until July fourth. Pinching is necessary to produce the mum's compact cushion shape. Mums are heavy feeders so give them a good dose of slowrelease fertilizer according to directions on the label. In late fall when frost and freezes kill the foliage, mulch the mums planted in the garden with a light layer of pine needles, chopped leaves or straw. Do not cut the plants back until spring arrives. The stems will help hold the mulch in place. There are a number of reliably perennial chrysanthemums. These cultivars are not cushion mums and have a loose bushy structure. Chrysanthemum rubellum ‘Clara Curtis’ is a good example. She grows 24-36 inches high when not pinched and blooms in early summer and fall. Her habit may be too “floppy” for fastidious gardeners. Her plentiful daisy-type flowers are light pink with narrow petals and yellow centers. Another perennial mum, a gift from a gardening friend, is currently
blooming in our garden. It is a low growing looselystructured plant no higher than 15 inches. It blooms continually from late July until frost with buttonshaped white flowers with very pale yellow centers that fade to white and brightens up a border. Unfortunately none of us knows the name of this cultivar.
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This Week’s Obituaries • Mary M. Carlson, 83, Brimfield • Eugene Holmes, 83, Brimfield • Linda Rhodes, 69, Princeville • Forrest Richman, 95, Laura • Terry Runyon, 70, Elmwood • Richard Switzer, 97, Farmington
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Mark A. Rhodes; children Elaina (Chris) Wallin of Monticello, Minn., and Mark A. Rhodes II of Kent, Ohio; step-son Michael (Amanda) Rhodes of Riverton; six grandchildren; siblings LaVonne (Bob) Sarnes of Princeville, Michelle Bechtell of Centralia, Bonita Hollenkamp of St. Louis, and Nancy (Sam) Stocklin of Warrensburg, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation rites have been accorded. Condolences may be left online at www.peoriafuneral.com.
Forrest Richman
LAURA – Forrest Ivan Richman, 95, of Peoria, a native of Laura, died Oct. 16 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Born April 28, 1921, in Laura, to Guy and Mae (Sears) Richman, he married Virginia M. Volpp on July 11, 1947, in Muncie, Ind., and she preceded him in death in 2010. Surviving are children Scott (Sandy) Richman and Kathy Richman, all of Peoria, and Barbara (Billy) Carrol of Manito; two grandchildren, Jeff (Cheri) Knight and Justin (Deidre) Knight; two great-grandchildren; and sister Betty Fisher. Funeral services were Oct. 20 at Salem Lutheran Church, with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, where Navy funeral honors will be rendered.
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Terry Runyon
ELMWOOD – Terry Runyon, 70, of Elmwood died Saturday, Oct. 22. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, Elmwood is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Richard Switzer
FARMINGTON – Richard H. “Dick” Switzer, 97, of Macomb, formerly of Farmington died Oct. 19 at Wesley Village Health Care in Macomb. Dick was born July 29, 1919, in Canton, to Frank E. and Mildred E. (Stokoe) Switzer. He married the love of his life, Dolores Kator Switzer, on July 24, 1966, in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2013 and his parents. Dick is survived by several family members, including Amber Lercher of Farmington. Dick graduated from Farmington Community High School in 1937. He attended the University of Illinois from 1937 to 1938 and took the next year off, as his father was injured, so he had to run the family service station. In 1939, Dick began working at R.G. LeTourneau Co. in Peoria, and then went on to aircraft school in Chicago. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, with the Rev. Linda Philabaun officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Farmington American Legion. Condolences may be left online at clugston-tibbittsfh.com
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Dry weather helping farmers get out the grain
Grain harvest is on track nationally and in Illinois thanks to a fairly dry week that allowed advances in the corn and soybean harvests. Nationally, the USDA said the corn harvest was at 61 percent on Monday – one point behind the five-year average – while the soybean harvest was at 76 percent and on par with the average. Illinois was well ahead of neighboring states in terms of harvest totals. Through Monday, corn harvest was at 83 percent, versus 91 percent in 2015 at this time. Soybeans were at 76 percent harvested versus 91 percent last year and the five-year average of 77 percent. While that’s down slightly, it’s far better than most neighboring states. Iowa’s corn harvest was at 52 percent and four days behind the five-year average while the soybean harvest as of Sunday was 77 percent done and six days behind normal. Wet weather has slowed harvest in much of Iowa. Southeast Iowa is the only area of the state with more than two-thirds of the corn crop harvested. Farmers in southwest and south central Iowa still have over one-half of their soy-
bean crop to harvest In Indiana, corn harvest was at 64 percent versus the 56-percent average and soybeans were at 71 percent versus the 68-percent average. In its first winter wheat rating of the season, USDA put the crop at 59 percent good to excellent (48 percent good, 11 percent excellent), which is an improvement from last year’s 47 percent for the same week. Following is USDA’s assessment of crops and acreage in Illinois as of Oct. 12, when production showed steady or improved results from last year. Corn: Planted area is estimated at 11.7 million acres, unchanged from last year. Harvested area, forecast at 11.5 million acres, is also unchanged from 2015. Based on Oct. 1 conditions, the Illinois corn yield is forecast at record 202 bushels per acre, up 2 bushels from September and up 27 bushels from 2015. Production is forecast at 2.32 billion bushels, up 1 percent from September and up 15 percent from last year’s production. If realized this would be the second highest production on record behind 2014. Soybeans: Planted area is estimated at 10.1 million acres, up 3
percent from last year. Harvested area, forecast at 10.05 million acres, is up 3 percent from 2015. Based on Oct. 1 conditions, the Illinois soybean yield is forecast at 62 bushels per acre, a 6 bushel increase from 2015. If realized, this would be the highest yield on record for the state. Production is forecast at a record- setting 623 million bushels, a 14 percent increase from last year. Alfalfa hay: Harvested area, forecast at 240,000 acres, is up 4 percent from 2015. Based on Oct. 1 conditions, the Illinois alfalfa hay yield is forecast at 4.00 tons per acre, up 0.50 ton from the previous year. Production is forecast at 960,000 tons, 19 percent above 2015. Other hay: Harvested area, forecast at 240,000 acres, is down 8 percent from 2015. Based on October 1 conditions, the Illinois other hay yield is forecast at 2.90 tons per acre, up 0.10 ton from the previous year. Production is estimated at 696,000 tons, 4 percent below 2015.
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PUBLIC AUCTION OF BRIMFIELD, IL PROPERTY The following beautiful property and home with be sold on location at 14938 W Windsong Dr. Brimfield, IL 61517. (Travel approx. 3 miles E of Brimfield or 5 miles west of Kickapoo on Rt. 150 to 1000 Rd, then turn south 2 blocks and back to the east on Windsong to sale site), on
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2016 – AT 5:00 P.M. REAL ESTATE: This 1 owner, 4-6 bedroom, 2 story property consists of a beautiful approx. 3000 sq. ft. home on 2 acres. Front and rear entrance halls enter the main level of this home. The house consists of a large kitchen w/Amish made oak cabinets, a nice island, new stainless appliances (refrigerator freezer, gas stove), oak flooring, a garbage disposal and pantry, a large dining room w/ fire place, very nice large living room and a full bath. The upper floor contains a newly remodeled bedroom with walk in closet, bath w/walk in shower, linen closet and washer and dryer. Three other nice large bedrooms are also upstairs. The upstairs has maple flooring. The full basement lever has been finished with a family room, 2 bedrooms w/closets, a bath w/shower and much storage. The entire home has many large closets and wonderful features. The home has a forced air gas furnace w/central air, good gas water heater and water softener and a good community well on aquifer. A double garage w/auto opener and loft is attached. This property is improved with a concrete drive, is well landscaped, has nice shade trees and an above ground pool. The back yard is fenced for pets and there is an outside building. The property is within the Brimfield School District and was built in 1976. The nice features of this property would make a wonderful family home. It must be seen to be appreciated. Terms are 10% down the day of sale with the balance to be paid at closing in 30 days. Sale is subject to the owner’s approval. OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY NOV. 3RD, 2016 – 3-6 P.M. (Arrangements for showing at other times may be made by contacting the below auction service).
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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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Sun. Worship: 10 am
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
Sun. Worship: 9 am
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
Sunday School: 10:15 am
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God
107 W. Bishop St., Yates City
Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957
Worship: 9 am
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler
(309) 358-1170
Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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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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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.
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
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
2015-16 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE GENERAL FUND STREET FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND POOL FUND CDAP NONTITLE 1 RLF FUND VILLAGE CDAP FUND PRINCEVILLE TIF 1 FUND PRINCEVILLE TIF 2 FUND PRINCEVILLE TIF 3 FUND IEPA LOAN FUND WATER BOND RESERVE FUND WATER DEPRECIATION FUND WATER FUND SEWER FUND GARBAGE FUND TOTALS
BEGIN BALANCE $193,124.28 $25,461.24 $83,164.71 $85.67 $148,850.06 $22,591.19 $530,207.38 $13,467.13 $183,150.00 $46,016.60 $48,125.80 $(244,627.98) $641.28
REVENUES $604,127.59 $19,745.64 $44,542.97 $51,565.09 $3,862.40 $747,313.53 $121,141.94 $3,317.54 $183,393.04 $15,000.00 $403,880.52 $129,061.88 $134,573.14
EXPENSES $533,980.40 $8,121.96 $34,779.26 $51,815.16 $1,079,441.88 $121,141.94 $10,910.79 $183,393.04 $46,710.86 $448,316.75 $190,092.29 $134,381.23
END BALANCE $263,271.47 $37,084.92 $92,928.42 $(164.40) $157,712.46 $22,591.19 $198,079.03 $5,873.88 $183,150.00 $14,305.74 $3,689.57 $(305,658.39) $833.19
$1,050,257.36
$2,461,525.28
$2,843,085.56
$668,697.08
Financial Report for the Village of Princeville Fiscal Year 2015-16 Total Revenues: $2,461,525.28 Total Savings & Reserve Funds: $568,761.15 Total Disbursements $1,000.00 or Greater: Above Standard Fence, $4339.00; ADT, $1,906.62; Akron- Princeville Fire, $25,000.00; Alan Environmental Prod., $1,098.95; Altorfer Inc., $2,154.17; Ameren Illinois, $122,917.39; Aramark Uniform Services, $2,384.24; Baer Construction Co Inc, $1,520.00; Bessler Welding Inc, $1,547.00; Blinds for Less, $1,296.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield IL, $1,716.00; Bob Duckworth Electric, $4,165.85; Brenntag Mid-South, Inc., $5,163.75 Britton Electronics & Aut, $3,755.36; Brockway Hills Dev. Co., $96,911.66; Bruner, Cooper & Zuck Inc., $47,367.18; C&H Repair & Supply Co., $2,384.16; Cady Inc, $1,348.05 Canterbury Farms, $1,785.00; Caterpillar Financial, $8,725.46 Center Point Energy, $2,153.61; Central Pool Supply Inc., $1,240.09; Chemco, $5,757.68; Continental Research Corp, $11,601.65; Cordis & Cordis Law, $4,390.00; D&L Auto Parts, $2,776.72; E.C. Harms Metal Fabrication, $14,176.58; Eagle Enterprises Recycle, $20,844.67; EB Buildings & Lumber Co., $13,412.97; Ed Conlee Sons Concrete, $3,570.00; Euclid Managers, $4,197.60; Evoqua Water Technologies, $4,148.04; F.W. Boland Plumbing, Inc, $1,073.32; Fish House, $1,144.26; Fox Services Express, $11,197.34; Frontier, $14,417.98; GE Osmonics, Inc, $2,306.19; General Pump & Machinery, $7,059.00; German-Bliss Equipment Co, $62,471.00; Gorenz & Associates, LTD, $14,700.00; Grainger, $6,031.64; Harn R/O Systems, Inc, $5,550.00; Hawkins Inc, $1,431.61; HD Supply Waterworks, LTD, $7,153.32; Hi Line Supply Co, $3,267.91; Home Shopper Publishing, $2,269.85; IMRF, $42,466.91; IL Dept. Natural Resources, $3,315.75; IL Dept. of Revenue, $9,835.00; IL Environmental, $242,268.04; Illinois Valley Electric, $3,695.69; IML, $34,974.72; Jacob-Klein Ltd., $3,721.60; K&W Coatings LLC, $96,771.80; Key Equipment & Supply Co, $1,280.26; Leak Detection Services, $2,885.00; Lillie M Evans Library, $40,626.18; Mathis-Kelley Construction, $1,290.91; Melton Electric Co, $5,847.36; Mercer Homes & Remodeling, $2,745.58; Midwest Const. Services Inc., $4,084.06; Miller, Hall & Triggs, $6,660.80; Mississippi Valley Pump, $7,622.96; Nalco Co., $1,128.24; Nationwide Retirement Solutions, $3,890.00; PA Atherton Construction, $321,400.59; Pavement Maintenance,
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$30,882.98; Payroll, $212,868.38; PDC Laboratories, Inc., $6,630.64; Peerless Service Co, $51,692.01; Pekin Insurance, $4,385.36; Peoria County Finance, $1,303.50; Peoria County Highway Dpt., $2,050.78; Peoria County Sheriff, $119,249.04; Peoria Technology, Inc, $2,143.00; Princeville Automotive, $1,545.65; Princeville Pharmacy, $1,906.12; Princeville School District, $219,030.86; Princeville State Bank, $100,884.71; Productivity Plus Account, $13,177.58; QPR Pavement & Repair, $3,751.30; Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius, Cerelo, $2,147.20; R. Potter Paving, $8,145.50; RA Cullinan & Son, Inc, $8,460.96; Ragan Communications, $4,141.32; Randy Haley, $4,203.80; Ruth Oil Co., $16,732.09; S&F Trucking Co, $5,844.79; Schulte Supply, $12,466.52; Sea Bee Transport, Inc, $1,470.00; Smith Bros Repair, $10,200.00; Smith Ecological Systems, $3,144.02; Softline Data, Inc, $1,614.00;Springfield Electric, $4,380.52; Sprint, $1,260.00; Stahl Lumber Co, $2,107.24; State Disbursement Unit, $6,625.20; T&D Sewer Jetting, $7,975.00; The Economic Development Group, $18,523.59; US Postmaster, $3,016.84; United Health Care, $50,351.65; US Life Insurance Co., $3,575.00; USA Blue Book, $16,967.55; Walker Excavating Co. Inc., $27,151.76; Water Solutions Unlimited, $7,350.00; Watersurplus, $51,914.59; Wigand Disposal, $113,536.56 = $2,567,147.93 Total Disbursements $1,000.00 or Less: $37,395.41 Compensation Summary Total: $292,759.84 $25,000 or more: Chad Gardner, Justin Gardner, Susan Hofer, Russell Hyde Under $25,000: Breana Bauman, Noah Bauman, Jadon Benningfield, Devan Bridson, Weston Bridson, Dennis Carton, Mark Copeland, Molly Davis, Erin Dean, Julie Delbridge, Daytona Driggers, Libby Dwyer, Teresa Gilroy, Randy Haley, Jesica Marisa Horton-Meza, Hannah Kitterman, Everett Koller, Jordan Kraft, Mary Ann Mercer, James Oelkers, Nathaniel Rice, Michael Sheets, Thomas Smith, Sidney Stahl, Abigail Stickling, Allison Stickling, Daniel Sullivan, David Sutherland, Bridget Talley, John Tanney, Matthew Thole, Jeffrey Troutman, Jared Tyre, Audrey Whittaker, Reagan Wood. Subscribed and sworn to this 1st day of August, 2016. Susan E. Hofer, Treasurer
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Greek prefix “xeno”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Gotland Island is located in what body of water? 3. MEASUREMENTS: What does a micron measure? 4. MOVIES: Who was the Oscar-winning director of the movie “Deer Hunter”? 5. LITERATURE: In which U.S. state was the writer Eudora Welty born? 6. MUSIC: Who wrote the song “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”? 7. MOVIES: What movie featured the line, “Hasta la vista, baby”? 8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is a fear of books called? 9. HISTORY: Who was the first U.S. astronaut to fly into space twice? 10. FOOD & DRINK: What food is eaten traditionally in the United Kingdom on the day before Ash Wednesday?
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True to form, whitetail deer are now making an appearance more regularly during daylight hours just as Halloween approaches. That includes mature bucks, like the one pictured at right which was shot by Elmwood bowhunter Troy Roberts in Peoria County on Sunday (Oct. 23). Roberts said the 11-point buck was out cruising during shooting hours despite the day’s 75-degree heat. Many bowhunters hope to experience something similar between now and the first shotgun season, which is Nov. 18-20. Second shotgun season is Dec. 1-4. Until then, bowhunters are the only deer hunters in the woods. And they’ve got some ground to make up. Through Sunday, the Illinois archery harvest was at 12,387 deer, compared to 14,773 for the same period in 2015. Harvest to date has consisted of 66 percent does and 34 percent males (8,142; 4,245). Top-five counties were Pike (396), Fulton (325), Jefferson (296), Adams (274) and JoDaviess (252). • Youth record – Illinois youth deer hunters set a new harvest record Oct. 8-10, killing a preliminary total of 3,259 deer. That’s up
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Bowhunter Troy Roberts shot this Peoria County buck on Sunday while the buck was out cruising.
from 2,841 last year and surpassed the old record of 3,123 set in 2012. Youngsters shot 50.3 percent does and 49.7 percent bucks. • Duck opener – A few wood ducks. A few Canada geese. But overall, waterfowlers are reporting a fairly slow start to the Central Zone season last weekend. Duck season opened one week earlier than usual this year and bird numbers were not very good, due in part to a cold front and strong northwest winds that pushed ducks out of Illinois last week prior to the opener. Duck season runs through Dec. 20 in the Central Zone. Canada geese are fair game until Oct. 30
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passed for 235 yards in a 43-41 win over Rockford Christian – with 178 of those going to Jones. Defensively, the Indians have yielded an average of 34.5 points per game – a total that could play into the hands of the potent Farmington passing attack. Farmers senior quarterback Dylan Hayden has thrown for a school record 2,554 yards, completing a sizzling 71 percent of his attempts (125 of 176) for 33 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Hayden is blessed with four top receivers in senior Eric Higgs (43 catches for 932 yards and nine TDs), junior Judd Anderson (37 for 534 and six TDs), Ethan Kenney (27 for 620 and 10 TDs) and Jacob Uryasz (17 for 303 and seven TDs). Vallas said this team is much different than last year’s 5-4 playoff qualifier, which lost in the first round to Sterling Newman Central Catholic, 51-6. “I think we’re a lot more confident than we were a year ago,” Vallas said. A big part of the reason for that is a much-improved defense led by a veteran linebacking corps of Evan Marion (60 tackles), Gavin Garcia (57 tackles) and Jonah Cecil (52 tackles).
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ELMWOOD – Two teams with different offensive styles and different playoff traditions will clash Saturday at Whitney Field in a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. While Elmwood-Brimfield is a runfirst, pass-if-you-must team, Bloomington Central Catholic throws the ball plenty and likes to spread foes with three- and four-wideout formations. That’s one difference between the two. The other is in the history books. The Trojans have developed a strong playoff tradition under coach Todd Hollis – reaching the postseason 13 of the past 14 years – and come into each season expecting to play in the postseason. Central Catholic expects to not only reach the playoffs, they expect to contend for a title. The Saints have only missed the playoffs six times since 1982 and have won four state titles – in Class 1A (1987), 2A (1982), 3A (1994) and 4A (2008). BCC has also finished second twice and has reached the quarterfinals the past two seasons under coach Mike Moews. Central Catholic this year won the final conference title awarded in the Corn Belt – a league filled with 4A and larger schools. And the Saints might have earned a first-round home game if not for a season-ending loss. The Saints had won seven straight before losing their finale at Tolono Unity (7-2), 24-23. BCC led 20-7 early but was hurt by mistakes. “We learned a good lesson ... if you make the mistakes we made, you're going to lose to a good team in the playoffs,” coach Mike Moews said. “We ended up having eight or nine penalties for 80-some yards and we turned the ball over. We just have to clean those things up.” While Central Catholic uses lots of spread formations and likes to pass the ball, the Saints can also run the ball with junior Sa’Mond Davis (5-foot-11,
• Game 1 - #16 St. JosephOgden (5-4) vs. #1 Elmhurst Immaculate Conception (9-0) at Plunkett Athletic Center, Sat., Oct. 29, 4:00 pm • Game 2 - #9 Mercer Count) (7-2) at #8 Paxton-Buckley-Loda (8-1), Sat., Oct. 29, 3:00 pm • Game 3 - #13 Chicago Corliss (6-3) at #4 Wilmington (9-0), Fri., Oct. 28, 7:00 pm • Game 4 - #12 Eureka (6-3) at #5 Byron (9-0), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm • Game 5 - #15 Winnebago (54) at #2 Farmington (9-0), Fri., Oct. 28, 7:00 pm • Game 6 - #10 Bloomington Central Catholic (7-2) vs. #7 Elmwood-Brimfield (8-1), at Elmwood, Sat., Oct. 29, 3:30 pm • Game 7 — #14 Chicago Marine (6-3) at #3 Westville (9-0), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm • Game 8 — #11 Chicago (Clark) (7-2) at #6 Monticello (90), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm
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190 pounds). David had 128 carries for 614 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and nine TDs on the season. When passing, junior quarterback Max Moews (6-1, 175) likes to hang back in the pocket and wait for receivers to get open. Son of BCC head coach Mike Moews, Max has completed 91 of 159 passes for 1,595 yards and 17 touchdowns. “He really likes to stand back there and get it downfield,” Hollis said. His favorite option is senior Bobby Brady (5-11, 170) who wears No. 8 and is the top target, having caught 37 balls for 708 yards and 7 TDs. “(Brady) is a very good receiver. He’s a Higgs-type player,” Hollis said, in reference to Farmington wideout Eric Higgs. “They are a little like Farmington, but I think Farmington throws it better.” Andrew Einck (who wears No. 1) is the other target, with 15 catches for 306 yards and four scores. Nobody in these games runs it better than the Trojans, who average 444 rushing yards per game and hope depth in the trenches will take a toll on the Saints – as will the one-two punch of Sam Marincic (992 yards and 16 TDs) and Jackson Harkness (1,154 yards and 14 TDs). Harkness is also top tackler with 59, followed by Matthew Jordan at 45 and Tucker Teubel with 37 stops.
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• Game 9 — #16 Auburn (5-4) at #1 Newton (9-0), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm • Game 10 — #9 Marshall (81) at #8 Pana (H.S.) (8-1), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm • Game 11 — #13 East AltonWood River (6-3) at #4 Carlinville (8-1), Fri., Oct. 28, 7:00 pm • Game 12 — #12 Hillsboro (63) at #5 Williamsville (8-1), Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 pm • Game 13 — #15 Sesser-Valier (5-4) at #2 Mt. Carmel (9-0), Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 pm • Game 14 — #10 Tolono (Unity) (7-2) at #7 Vandalia (81), Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 pm • Game 15 — #14 Beardstown (5-4) at #3 Virden (North Mac) (8-1), Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 pm • Game 16 — #11 Anna-Jonesboro (7-2) at #6 Fairfield (8-1), Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 pm
Second Round • Game 17 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, TBA • Game 18 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, TBA • Game 19 — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, TBA • Game 20 — Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, TBA • Game 21 — Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10, TBA • Game 22 — Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12, TBA • Game 23 — Winner Game 13 vs. Winner Game 14, TBA • Game 24 — Winner Game 15 vs. Winner Game 16, TBA
Quarterfinals • Game 25 — Winner Game 17 vs. Winner Game 18, TBA • Game 26 — Winner Game 19 vs. Winner Game 20, TBA • Game 27 — Winner Game 21 vs. Winner Game 22, TBA • Game 28 — Winner Game 23 vs. Winner Game 24, TBA
Semifinals • Game 29 — Winner Game 25 vs. Winner Game 26, TBA • Game 30 — Winner Game 27 vs. Winner Game 28, TBA
Championship • Winner Game 29 vs. Winner Game 30 at Champaign (Memorial Stadium), Fri., Nov. 25, 4:00 pm
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The Swami Sez: Playoffs are here
It’s hard to believe it took until Week 9 for The Swami to have perfect predictions. Thank you Illini West for finally listening to me. With that strong finish, the ending record for the regular season comes in at an impressive 70-20 (77.8 percent). I will pause to give you peasants a moment to bask in my glory. Fan mail and monetary tributes can be sent in care of The Weekly Post. And now 256 teams in the state of Illinois prepare The for the playoffs. SWAMI Nine of the 20 teams we cover in the Prairieland and Lincoln Trail conferences qualified. Some teams are focused on playing in Champaign for a title, and some teams are focused on where supper will be on a long bus ride home after getting their hats handed to them. The Swami doesn’t think that the IHSA has created the best system for their playoffs. Is it really a reward if half the teams that suit up make it in? And what does that 5-4 team that squeaked in receive? Usually a long trip to a powerhouse program accompanied with the aforementioned butt whipping. But the IHSA cares about the kids. LOL. As long as the kids keep generating the $$$ at the gate to go in the IHSA pockets. The Swami will now step down off his soap box and get on to the predictions. CLASS 3A Winnebago at Farmington Luckily this isn’t the 2012 Winnebago team that destroyed Farmington and Elmwood-Brimfield in the playoffs. This year they give up almost 35 points per game. And Farmington is good at scoring. The Farmers completed their first perfect season since 1983. Coach Vallas and the team should be very proud of what they accomplished this year. I’m sure they want more. A deep playoff run would be the icing on the cake. It’s a possibility with the teams in their bracket. Hopefully the Farmers keep their eyes on Winnebago, and don’t look ahead to a possible rematch with EB next week. The Swami sez the Farmers will be just fine. Farmington 44-27. Bloomington Central Catholic at Elmwood-Brimfield These two teams matched up in
Round 1 of the 1987 playoffs in Elmwood. That was before a coop with Brimfield. The Swami was Walking Like an Egyptian with the Bangles, Baby Jessica fell down a well and President Reagan was dealing with the Iran Contra mess. The Trojans lost 28-7 with Jay McKinty at quarterback. And I use the term quarterback loosely. Bloomington Central Catholic went on to win the championship – one of their four titles to go with three runner-up finishes. You could say they have a rich history. This is public school vs. private school, strong running attack vs. balanced, pro-style offense. Catholics vs. Criminals (OK, the Trojans are not criminals, but they do wear black. I’m trying to set the scene here, give me some leeway.) This should be a quality football game. I think it will remain close until the fourth quarter. That’s when the punishing, physical attack of the Trojans takes over. I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more Harkness. E-B 35-28. Mercer County at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Mercer County gets to take a three-hour bus ride from one side of the state to the other. The good news is Mercer has gotten its strong tradition back after being down for the last couple of years. The bad news is that this PBL team is a high-scoring offensive juggernaut. They have a dual-threat QB, powerful RBs and tall, athletic wide receivers. They are going to be tough to stop. Mercer County has its own balanced offensive attack. Their coach has moved players around to maximize their potential. They will keep it close, but I think home field advantage provides the difference. PBL 28-21. CLASS 2A Knoxville at Chicago Hope Academy Knoxville ended its season with a win in a shootout with Peoria Heights. The Blue Bullets have really put things together in the second half of the season. It’s unfortunate for them that they drew a long trip to Chicago on Saturday. This Chicago Hope team will be faster at skill positions than anything they’ve seen all year. Knoxville will need to be physical, and have long, sustained drives on offense. The game will be competitive, but I don’t think they can pull it off. Hopefully the Blue Bullets
Booster Club will provide World Series tickets for the team after the game since they will be so close by. Step up Whitney & Potts! Chicago Hope 40-26. West Prairie at Annawan-Wethersfield This is a Prairieland – LTC crossover. West Prairie should be extremely proud of getting to a 54 record after having several losing seasons in a row. A-W made a deep playoff run last year and would like to go farther this time around. If the Titans can keep all their guys healthy, that should be possible. The Sparclones have improved, but not enough to win this game. A-W 38-13. Rushville-Industry at Downs Tri-Valley Congratulations Rushville. You get to play the undefeated state champs from last year. May I recommend some fine dining in Bloomington for your ride home? Or maybe stop off at a grimy apartment on Fell Street with some ISU students. I hear it’s always lit! TriValley 48-6. Illini West at Mendon Unity You got back in my good graces last week Illini West. You won your last game, as predicted, and qualified for the postseason. Things will not be easy this week. You get to play a team without a blemish on its record. Please try to put up a fight and represent the Prairieland well. Unity 46-20. CLASS 1A Elgin Westminster Christian at Stark County
Do you remember when Stark County was 1-3 and The Swami said to not be surprised when the Rebels won five straight? Go ahead and fact check that CNN, because it’s truth. The Swami would destroy these two bumbling idiots we have running for President in any debate, by the way. Swami 2020 bumper stickers coming soon. With those five wins to end the season, Stark County goes 6-3 and seals a 21st consecutive year in the playoffs. The Rebels are more consistent than the Elmwood Marching Band playing super hero or Star Wars/Star Trek songs. This is a favorable draw for the Rebels. Their playoff experience and momentum will move them on to next week. Stark County 42-20.
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follow at 11:30. “If we can get our (split between the first and fifth runner) down to 35 or 40 seconds, we’ll be in really good shape,” Meyers said after his team posted a 1-5 split of 52 seconds in the regional. “If we do what we’re supposed to do, we’ve definitely have a great shot to win.” But as Meyers noted, the sectional field is fairly strong, with eight teams coming from the top 25 rankings compiled by Dyestat IL. E-B moved up to third in that
group’s final poll behind fellow regional winners No. 1 Freeburg and No. 2 Elgin Harvest Christian Academy. Timothy Benedict led Farmington in 45th (17:30.39). Eureka won the girls race and Elmwood-Brimfield was fifth and led by senior Emily McCauley at 11th (19:49.20). Next up was Sydney Hartwig in 22nd (20:09.66), Alexa Perrow in 27th (20:28.37), Julia Bledsoe in 30th (20:35.51), Katy Meyers in 34th (20:52.48), Cassie Karn in 37th (20:54.49) and Sadie Rumbold in 52nd
(22:21.65). Jessamy Hintz was Farmington’s top girls runner in 50th (22:05.12). Elsewhere, the Mid-County boys cross country team finished fifth with 159 points to advance out of the Class 1A Rock Falls Regional on Saturday. And at Peru St. Bede, Sorin Hilsabeck advanced to the sectionals with a 14th-place finish and a time of 21:33. She will run Saturday at the Oregon Sectional. The Princes boys teamwas led by freshman Nicholas Miller’s 19:55.2.
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E win. In the second game, a Nicole Thurman kill started to open things up for B-E at 10-6 and the Lady Indians eventually found themselves up, 17-7. Farmington tried to chip away at the lead, but Jadyn Ginther went on a mini-scoring spree to get B-E close to the finish line. Freshman Emily Stratton scored on a kill for the 24th point, then Farmington hit one out of bounds for the 25-19 final. Jacobson led the Lady Indians in kills with eight. Cuevas had two blocks, Thurman had seven assists and Ellie Graham had 10 digs. “Rachel (Jacobson) was dialed in that first set, hitting for kills,” Tilly said. “She’s been a leader by example her whole high school career, and it was no different tonight.”
Top-seed Eureka ended Princeville’s bid for a second straight regional title, winning 2512, 25-10 on Monday. “Eureka is very good, but we just weren’t on our game,” Princeville coach Shan Waid said. “Overall we had a good season. We lose three really good seniors but have a lot rePrinceville
turning.” Princeville (16-8) had won two comeback games, 25-22 and 26-24, over Illini Bluffs to open up regional play on Monday. In the first game, the Lady Princes found themselves down 115 when coach Waid called a timeout. That slowly held off the IB onslaught. A Lucy Waid kill – one of 11 on the night, to go with 4 blocks – got Princeville to just a 129 deficit. Marissa Horton-Meza made a kill to keep it close at 15-12. With a Sydney Ladd kill, an IB out of bounds shot, Kate Snyder’s serving streak, a Waid block that scored, and an IB miss at the net, the Lady Princes had made the complete comeback up 23-22. It was a Ladd score two points later that finished off the 25-22 first game win. In game two, the teams stayed close to a 10-10 tie. That’s when Waid went on another scoring spree of four unanswered points. After IB regained the lead 22-19, Waid again took over with a kill and a block and score. Jessica DeVries sneaked one over for a tie at 24 and Waid followed by doing the same. When IB failed to keep a volley alive,
Princeville had the game and match victory . Melissa Martin had 11 assists and DeVries had seven digs. “Lucy dominated the net, especially in the second game. We had huge team hustle in the second game, scoring the six unanswered points to win when we were behind 24-20,” Waid said. “Sydney Tyre served with nerves of steel in that comeback and sophomore Megan Schupbach came up with huge assists.”
WILLIAMSFIELD – The host Lady Bombers saw the season end in a 25-10, 25-7 loss to top-seed Kewanee Wethersfield. No. 8-seed Williamsfield (6-21) reached the semis on Monday by defeating defeated No. 9 seed ROWVA 25-20, 25-22 . Williamsfield was led by Alivia Alford with five kills and two blocks. Emily Foster added five kills and two aces, Alexis Little had eight digs and Gionna Ott gave out 12 assists for the Bombers. “We’re playing well, and this is the time we want the girls to be peaking,” Williamsfield co-coach Kathy Wight said.
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Farmington completes perfect season By JEFF LAMPE
LEWISTOWN – It’s been awhile, but this year’s unbeaten regular season was not a first for Farmington. The Farmers wrapped up a 9-0 campaign last Friday with a 56-18 win at Lewistown. That is Farmington’s first blemish-free season since 1983-84, when the Farmers went 9-0 before falling in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs to eventual state champion Monmouth, 27-15 . “I’ve coached for 17 years and never had a team go 9-0,” Farmington coach Toby Vallas said. “The kids have grown up and handled the season well.” Farmington’s 1950-51 squad went 8-0-1 under coach Walter Grebe. Grebe also coached unbeaten teams in 1949-50 (9-0) and 1946-47 (100). This year’s Farmers group no doubt passed the ball more than those perfect predecessors. Quarterback Dylan Hayden completed 18 of 24 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns against a 4-5 Lewistown team that needed a win to have a shot at the playoffs. Hayden ran 30 yards for Farmington’s first score and then hooked up with Judd Anderson for two scores, while wideouts Jakob Uryasz and Weekly Post Staff Writer
Ethan Kenney also hauled in touchdown passes. The Farmers led 35-6 at halftime and 56-12 after a third quarter that saw backups on the field in force. Backup QB Hayden Bradt ran for two scores and passed for one to Anderson, who had 160 receiving yards to lead the team. Linebacker Jonah Cecil led with eight tackles. Elmwood-Brimfield 42 Rushville-Industry 9
ELMWOOD – After taking a week off to rest, Sam Marincic scored three touchdowns and Elmwood-Brimfield blobbed its way to 309 rushing yards. The Trojans started slowly on defense, yielding a 63-yard scoring run in the first quarter and a long drive that netted a field goal. But after that, E-B tightened down and took control on both sides of the ball. Marincic had 115 yards on 15 carries and looked to have fresh legs in a one-way role. He did not play defensive back in this game. The Trojans (8-1) also scored on a great play by tight end Vince Lenzi for a 19-yard scoring strike from QB Jimmy Houlihan in the second quarter. Up 20-9 after intermission, E-B got breathing room when senior
Zach Brandt finally broke a punt return after just missing a few times earlier in the season. Brandt took a 74-yarder to the house in the third quarter, Marincic added a 1-yard TD and Sam Hedrick finished it off with an 8-yard score. PRINCEVILLE – The Princes’ playoff hopes died in the fourth quarter of this one, as Mercer County broke open a tight game with 21 points. The Princes (4-5) held Mercer County (7-2) to just 11 first downs and were down just 7-0 after three quarters. But Princeville was hurt by three turnovers and saw its ground game limited to 118 yards and 3.0 yards per carry. Mercer County 28, Princeville 0
ONEIDA – Decimated by injuries after a 3-1 start, Mid-County (3-6, 1-6) ended the season on a fivegame losing streak. Stark County (6-3, 5-2), meanwhile, clinched its 21st consecutive playoff appearance by winning its fifth straight following a 1-3 start. The Cougars finished with 128 total yards of offense on 47 plays from scrimmage. After opening the season with one sophomore starter, Mid-County had eight sophomores in the lineup. Stark County 35, Mid-County 2
SCOREBOARD Elmwood-Brimfield 42 Rushville-Industry 9 Rushville-Ind. 9 0 0 0 - 9 Elmwood-Brim. 13 7 15 7 - 42 First Quarter E-B - Marincic 18 run (H.Hedrick kick) R-I - Buckner 63 run (kick failed) E-B - Marincic 12 run (kick failed) R-I - Seaver 23 field goal Second Quarter E-B - Lenzi 19 pass from Houlihan (H.Hedrick kick) Third Quarter E-B - Brandt 74 punt return (Harkness run) E-B - Marincic 1 run (H.Hedrick kick) Fourth Quarter E-B - S.Hedrick 8 run (H.Hedrick kick) Team Statistics R-I E-B Rushes-Yds 47-192 49-309 Yds per carry 4.1 6.3 Fumbles-lost 2-1 3-1 Comp-Att-Int 2-5-0 5-7-0 Passing yds 62 36 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Marincic 15-115, Harkness 13-73, S.Hedrick 7-50, Metz 841, Houlihan 1-(minus-2), Endres 4-24, Adlington 1-8. Passing - EB: Houlihan 5-70-36 Receiving - EB: Lenzi 2-28, Marincic
2-5, S.Hedrick 1-3. Tackles - EB: Harkness 12, Jordan 8, Teubel 6, LaFollett 6, S.Hedrick 5, Milliman 4, Groeper 4, Lenzi 4.
Farmington 56 Lewistown 18 Farmington 7 28 21 0 - 56 Abingdon-Avon 0 6 6 6 - 18 First Quarter F - Hayden 30 run (Johnson kick) Second Quarter F - Bradt 10 run (Johnson kick) F - J.Anderson 62 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) F - Uryasz 27 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) L - No. 45 45 run (conversion failed) F - Kenney 8 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) Third Quarter F - J.Anderson 42 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) L - No. 11 4 pass from No. 12 (conversion failed) F - J.Anderson 38 pass from Bradt (Johnson kick) F - Bradt 1 run (Johnson kick) Fourth Quarter L - No, 20 49 pass from No. 12 (conversion failed) Team Statistics F L
Rushes-Yds 16-158 Comp-Att-Int 20-26-0 Passing yds 456 Individual Statistics Rushing - F: Bradt 8-52, D.Anderson 6-80, Hayden 2-26. Passing - F: Hayden 18-24-0-366, Bradt 2-20-90. Receiving - F: Higgs 5-51, J.Anderson 5-160, Uryasz 4-150, Kenney 695. Tackles - F: Cecil 8, Garcia 7, Turney 6, E.Kenney 4, Marion 4.
Rushing - P: Arnett 24-59, A.Snedden 9-19, Janssen 5-19, S.Snedden 314, Bauman 2-7. Passing - P: Bauman 1-8-2-(minus3), Janssen 1-1-0-27. Receiving - P: A.Snedden 1-27., Arnett 1-(minus-3). Tackles - P: Kessling 12, A.Snedden 8, Saal 8, Feucht 8, Urbanc 8, Wieland 6.
Mercer Co. 28, Princeville 0 Mercer County 0 7 0 21 - 28 Princeville 0 0 0 0 - 0 Second Quarter MC - Kellogg 3 run (kick good) Fourth Quarter MC - Dellitt 3 run (conversion attempt good) MC - Kellogg run (kick failed) MC - Dellitt 5 run (kick good) Team Statistics MC P First Downs 11 7 Rushes-Yds 38-174 40-118 Yds per carry 4.6 3.0 Comp-Att-Int 14-25-0 2-10-2 Passing yds 231 24 Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-1 Individual Statistics
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Farmington, E-B draw powerful 3A foes By JEFF LAMPE
This is a bad year to be playing in the Class 3A playoffs – particularly in the northern bracket, where local teams Farmington and Elmwood-Brimfield were assigned by the Illinois High School Association. Of eight unbeaten teams left in Class 3A, six are in the north bracket – including Prairieland Blue Conference champs Farmington (9-0). “I think 3A is loaded this year,” Farmington coach Toby Vallas said. “There’s some 8-1 teams on the road in 3A.” In such a strong class, easy games are hard to find. And neither local team drew pushovers, at least based on tradition. No. 2 seed Farmington faces WinWeekly Post Staff Writer
nebago (5-4) Friday at 7 p.m., while No. 7 seed Elmwood-Brimfield (8-1) will play host to traditional power Bloomington Central Catholic (7-2) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. “I’ve heard it’s not fair, but they take 256 teams, divide them into 32s and that’s what you get,” E-B coach Todd Hollis said. “What are you going to do?” Let’s take a look at the matchups. FARMINGTON – Forget the records in this one. Winnebago is not your typical No. 15 seed. You know the type, a 54 team that barely makes the postseason before printing some shirts, climbing onto a bus, all smiles, and heading home grim-faced after a blowout loss. Winnebago (5-4) at Farmington (9-0)
PLAYOFF GAMES • Winnebago (5-4) at Farmington (9-0), Friday (Oct. 28), 7 p.m. • Bloomington Central Catholic (7-2) at Elmwood-Brimfield (8-1), Saturday (Oct. 29), 3:30 p.m.
A member of the Big Northern Conference, which includes unbeaten powers Byron and Genoa-Kingston, Winnebago typically faces a schedule that prepares them for the postseason. And the team has already shown Farmington and Elmwood-Brimfield the door in the past during postseason play. “I think this will be the best team we’ve played,” Vallas said. “Obviously, they’ve played some really good opponents, though it’s tough to tell just how
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REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
E-B boys XC wins regional
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Sectional on Saturday
Volleyball season came to an end for local teamw Tuesday night in regional matches with favored opponents. Here’s a rundown. For The Weekly Post
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PEORIA – What happens when a top-five runner feels a bit under the weather in the postseason and can’t run as expected? A circumstance that could cause major problems for most teams was no big deal for ElmwoodSECTIONAL Brimfield Saturday. RACES Blessed with a • Saturday, deep, talented group 10:30 a.m. of runners, the Tro• Maple Lane Country Club, jans still rolled to a Elmwood Class 1A regional championship at Farmington, finishing well ahead of Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 42-67, and top 25 teams El Paso-Gridley (77), Eureka (117) and Tremont (140). Junior Cooper Hoffman won the race in 15:23.02 while junior teammate Trevor Dunkel was second in 15:27.19. “They ran fantastic,” coach Gregg Meyers said. “They didn’t go out too
good from watching film.” Like the Farmers, Winnebago can score points behind a strong rushing attack led by running back Austin Leitzinger. “They like to run the ball and get downhill really fast,” Vallas said. “They will throw it. They’re not like us throwing it, but they are efficient.” Winnebago has played without its starting quarterback Jess Smith since he broke his leg in a game on Oct. 7. Prior to that, he had hooked up often with wideouts Kenzell Jones and Malik Marshall. His absence doesn’t mean ’Bago will become one-dimensional. Backup quarterback Bryce Bryden
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PEORIA – In what could be the final game for this coop – since the Elmwood School Board has tentatively approved fielding its own team next season – the Lady Indians (19-7) fell to host Peoria Christian in the regional semifinals. “We just weren’t on our game tonight,” coach Troy Tilly said. “But we had a good season.” B-E had reached the semifinals on Monday with Jacobson a 25-21, 25-19 win over Farmington (11-20). In game one, the Lady Indians built an 8-3 early lead with Rachel Jacobson and Kamryn Cuevas scoring on kills and finding good spots to drop the ball. After Farmington fought back within 2017, Jacobson had a much-needed kill. Farmington kept the pressure on, but Nicole Stoddard’s kill, followed by The Lady Farmers putting one out of bounds, capped the BBrimfield-Elmwood
Elmwood-Brimfield senior Cooper Hoffmann crossed the finish first to win the Class 1A Farmington cross country regional on Saturday in a time of 15:23. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
fast, they just got out in good shape and kept on moving up. They ran a smart race.” Not far back were Alex Hermann in ninth (15:54.67), Derek McCoy in 13th (16:12.31), Dayton Rumbold in 17th (16:14.07) and Drew Lueschow 25th (16:28.21). Usual top-five runner Logan Whitney was 37th (16:50.92). “Logan struggled a bit with a bug
or whatever,” Meyers said. “He was in really good shape at 2 1/2 and then just hit the wall. But Dayton stepped up and picked up the slack and so did Derek and Drew.” Next up for the E-B boys – and girls, who placed fifth at the regional – is Saturday’s Elmwood Sectional at Maple Lane Country Club. Girls run at 10:30 a.m. and the boys Continued on Page 22
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