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Williamsfield’s past lives on in historic Caldwell Cottage By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – On the northwest corner of the intersection of Gale and Olive Streets here, one wonders: “If these walls could talk.” The Caldwell Cottage was the first house built in Williamsfield, constructed in 1888 south of the train tracks for the Santa Fe station agent. It was moved to its current location and had a bedroom added when the railroad built a depot, and Harry H. Caldwell bought the home. Next weekend (Oct. 17), the cottage will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in connection with homecoming and alumni weekend. “We hope it’ll be informative and fun,” says Judy Johnson, Regent for the Spoon River Chapter of the Daughters of the For The Weekly Post
American Revolution, which maintains the house, “... especially for younger people who’ll probably wonder how the Caldwells could raise six children here – with no television or even electricity.” If these walls could talk, they might whisper of kerosene lamps, family games of jacks, horses and wagons, and living with outdoor “plumbing” and other turnof-the-20th century standards. “We’d like people to just stop in and look around,” Johnson says. “It’s all free, and we’ll have some refreshments. It’s also a way we’ll mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Norman, a real leader here. And – he used to run the popcorn machine when we’d have free movies outdoors here – we’ll have popcorn.” Since first opening during Williams-
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field’s Centennial Celebration in 1988, the Caldwell Cottage has become a community asset – and a shared responsibility. After the last surviving member of
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Judy Johnson stands on the porch of Caldwell Cottage, the first house built in Williamsfield. It will be open to the public on Saturday (Oct. 17). Photo by Bill Knight.
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ECF banquet focuses on local center
By TERRY BIBO
By JEFF LAMPE
BRIMFIELD – Despite inviting and actively considering advice from the audience, the Brimfield Village Board dispatched with business in 16 minutes flat Monday. Bills were paid. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. A new Ameren gas agreement was inked. “It used to be free utilities for the Village Hall. Now it’s a flat rate,” said President Dan Fishel. “Twenty years, and they pay you $2,530,” said the village’s attorney, Rick Johnson. “If the population goes up 3 percent or more, then you can renegotiate the amount.” After a 6-0 vote to approve the Ameren agreement, trustees quickly signed off on closing Galena Avenue to accommodate an Oct. 17 benefit for the late Donnie Dickerson. Since Dickerson was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, more than
ELMWOOD – The idea of a new multi-use community center has long been a hot topic for the Elmwood Community Foundation. Beyond discussion, members of the non-profit group have visited centers in neighboring communities for ideas and feedback. Most recently, the ECF commissioned a survey of residents to gauge interest in such a facility in the Elmwood area. The results of that survey and feedback from two nearby community center directors are the focus of this year’s ECF banquet on Saturday (Oct. 10). Scheduled for 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Elmwood Presbyterian Church, the annual dinner is a chance to raise money for the foundation and to bring into focus community-related issues. The topic of community centers is an interesting one, said Elmwood Economic Development Director Dick Taylor, who along with other ECF members has taken trips to Weekly Post Staff Writer
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The Class of 2018 float (above) was voted best in the Princeville Homecoming Parade last Saturday. Also honored during Homecoming were Marshall Martin (Mr. Football) and Bridget Talley (Homecoming Queen) at right. Photos by Collin Fairfield.
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see eight facilities in the past few years. “We’ve visited several that were very impressive,” Taylor said. Speakers Saturday will discuss two such facilities: Sarah Brown from the Mercer County YMCA and Mayor Gary Manier of Washington, home to the successful Five Points Washington center. Most recently, the ECF board toured a 30,000-square-foot facility in Mount Sterling that offers a full-size gymnasium, meeting room, kitchen, indoor walking track, exercise equipment and outdoor athletic fields. “It’s been hugely successful and is just a big part of the community,” Tay-
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lor said. “You sit down and talk with the directors of these facilities and you can see how important they can be.” To gauge interest locally, the ECF sent out a survey this spring. Taylor said response was impressive, with more than 800 replies to 2,600 surveys. “The survey has given us some pretty clear ideas of what people want in a facility,” Taylor said, noting that details will be discussed in depth during Saturday’s banquet. “But this is just the early stage,” Taylor stressed. “In the next few months, the board is going to have to sit down and consider whether to proceed with the project or not.”
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Spoon River Drive – Spoon River Scenic Drive vendors and events in Elmwood and Farmington this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 10-11). Craft, food vendors, entertainment for children and more. s Open House – Open House to honor Gerri Pettit’s retirement after 27 years of service at Jordan’s Mobil is Saturday (Oct. 10) from 1-3 p.m. Located at Jordan’s Service Center Garage. s Free Dinner– Dahinda United Methodist Church free monthly supper is Wednesday (Oct. 14) at 6 p.m. Pork loin, twice baked potato casserole, roll served.
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mothers with children 0-school age. Child care provided. Call (309) 251-9606. s Young Makers – Brimfield Public Library Young Makers Club is Monday (Oct. 12) from 3-4 p.m. Explore outrageous properties slime and ooze. Kids grades 3-6 invited. Registration required. s Coloring for Adults – Brimfield Public Library Coloring for Adults is Tuesday (Oct. 13) from 12-7 p.m. Supplies provided.
Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood is today (Oct. 8) at 6 p.m. Registration required. s Free Bread – Free bread is available at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday (Oct. 9) at 10 a.m. s Fish Orders – Peoria Co. SWCD Fish Sale orders due by Friday (Oct. 9). Pick up is Oct. 17 at District Office in Peoria. s ECF Dinner – Elmwood Community Foundation has a panel of speakers to diss Harvest Home – Yates City Harvest cuss community centers Saturday (Oct. Home Dinner is Oct. 15 at Yates City 10) during a dinner at Elmwood Presbyte- Community Center, 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner rian Church from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Ad$9. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegvance tickets on sale at etable, roll and dessert. local banks or call Tony Publicize Your Event s NAMI Meetings – Hart at (309) 712-3422. Mental Illness Support Call us at (309) 741-9790 s Family Festival – St. Groups meet Oct. 15, 7or email information about Joseph’s Fall Family Fes8:30 p.m. at ICC North’s your upcoming event to tival is Saturday (Oct. Poplar Hall: Family and news@wklypost.com. 10) at 5 p.m. Mass at friends Room 128; indiHarrison Hall in Brimviduals in recovery field. Wiener roast, hayrack rides, hot Room 129. Free of charge. chocolate, s’mores and more. Bring a s Craft Night – Ladies Craft Night at snack, side or dessert and lawn chairs. Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elms Craft Time – Pumpkin Make It/Take wood Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Ladies 18 and It is Saturday (Oct. 10) at Morrison and older invited. Registration required. Call Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood from 9-10 (309) 742-2431. a.m. No registration required. s Blood Drive – Princeville blood drive s Fellowship Concert – Child EvangelOct. 16 from 1-6 p.m. at Akronism Fellowship concert featuring Steve Princeville Fire Department; Brimfield Green on Saturday (Oct. 10) at 6 p.m. at High School drive Oct. 21 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. For an appointment visit redcrossTickets $15. Children 18 and younger free blood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. with adult. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Visit s Billtown Run – Second Life is Good www.ceofillinois.com or (309) 688-9699. in Billtown Run is Oct. 17. 1/4-mile kids s Moms Meeting – MOPS/MOMS next fun run 8:45 a.m., 1-mile challenge 9 a.m., meeting is Monday (Oct. 12) at Brimfield 5K run/walk 9:30 a.m. Visit www.billE Free Church from 9-11 a.m. Open to town.org.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering my sloth-like time over a 2-mile cross country course. uuu October is here and there are simply not enough hours. Take Tuesday. All I wanted was to go see turtles and fish and pheasants and a fake skunk with Elmwood secondgraders as they got a chance to tour Gilles Family Farms near Princeville. Alas, work comes first on Tuesdays or nobody gets a paper with which to line the parrot cage. ... One reason the hours go so fast is that there’s so much Jeff to do in early fall. LAMPE Some credit for that goes to hardworking volunteers like Tracy Parrish of Elmwood and Casandra Zessin and Richard Perardi of Farmington. All three stepped up to help organize successful stops on the
Spoon River Scenic Drive last weekend. Parrish has been a selfless dynamo all fall, planning event after event and breathing fresh air into the Elmwood downtown scene. ... Overall, the Elmwood Spoon River stop made a big stride forward. Even so, The Drive plus the Cemetery Walk plus Fall Festival plus Homecoming seems a bit much. If one event has to go, I vote to drop The Drive and focus instead on the cemetery walk. ... Sandra Horn reminds Spoon River drivers that Cobblestone Corner Antiques east of Farmington also has a thriving stop this Saturday and Sunday. ... Here are three names from the picture of a Monica Grade School class we printed recently: Jim Berry, Steve Lauber and Sharon Fairfield. uuu Not that I doubt folks, but if there really is a mountain lion prowling around Maquon (as so many claim) there should be proof soon, what with deer season now open. ... Speaking of deer, best buck I’ve
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Coe regularly attends board meetings. Fishel asked if he had any comments or suggestions. Coe asked if homeowners are supposed to be notified when the water is shut off. He did not think that happened when there was a brief shutdown a week ago. Village Clerk Holly Johnson said Coe was correct. She was on vacation last week and didn’t know the specifics, but several homes were affected. Usually, they would have been called. Fishel noted calling may not be
seen yet in archery season around here was shot by slugger Jim Thome near Ellisville. ... Elmwood mayor J.D. Hulslander wore an AnnawanWethersfield shirt to Tuesday’s council meeting to pay off a bet with that town’s mayor over the game E-B lost to A-W. Stick to Vegas J.D. ... After years of searching I’ve finally discovered a good thing about Facebook: it illustrates daily just how divided we are as a country over so many issues. ... A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to attend the outdoor wedding reception of Jillian Peterson and Darin Stowe in the nicest machine shed I’ve ever seen. The event was first-class all the way with plenty of home-made wine to sip and a port-a-potty that was nicer than most restaurant bathrooms. ... Parting shot: While the first 17 days of November are among the finest of each year, October in Illinois is hard to beat. Savor it. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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100 bikers are expected to attend and parking will be at a premium. “It’s your business that’s mostly affected,” Fishel said to trustee Joe Arbogast, owner of nearby Rookies Sports Bar and Grill. “If you’re OK with it and the library is closed, it’s good.” Then Lowell Coe and Brian Starling were reappointed to five-year terms on the Zoning Board; Walter Kirkland was reappointed to a threeyear term on the Planning Commission.
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Area baseball loyalties, from a Dodgers fan
It’s rough being a Dodgers fan in the middle of Illinois. There are a few of us around, and I know this because when I wear Dodgers gear (sweatshirts, hats, jerseys) out and about, every once in a while, someone will stop me and make a comment to let me know Jon they also bleed GALLAGHER Dodgers Blue. Back in 2008, I was wearing my official Dodgers hat while attending my grandson’s fall concert at his school. The Dodgers had just swept the Cubs in the first round of the playoffs (before losing to those mean old Phillies in the NLCS), so I’ll admit, I was bragging a bit by wearing the hat. An older guy saddled up beside of me and spoke to me conspiratorially, out of the side of his mouth, like we were in a cheap spy movie. “You could get hurt wearing a hat like that around all the Cub fans around here,” he said in a low voice. “It’s okay,” I told him in an equally low voice. “If they try to hit me, they’ll just swing and miss.” We won’t talk about the last two years and the fun times we’ve had playing St. Louis in the playoffs. On the back of all tickets there’s a
statement that tells fans that if there is an individual or a group that is keeping you from enjoying the game, they should call a certain number and report it. I tried this. I told the operator that there was a group inhibiting my enjoyment of the game. He asked how many were in the group, and I told him there were about 25 of them. He asked where they were located. I told him they were on the field and they’d be easy to spot because they were all wearing Cardinals uniforms. His response was not very nice and just goes to prove that not everybody has a sense of humor. Since we live halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, it only makes sense that most of the people around here are either Cubs or Cardinals fans (I know, there are the White Sox too, but I prefer to talk about MAJOR League Baseball, not the American League and that sissy designated hitter rule). I’ve often wondered about the split of fans. Well, the New York Times did a nationwide survey to come up with some figures which would define the percentage of fans for each Major League Baseball team for each county within the United States. Since this group of people had so much spare time on their hands,
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they also came up with a similar list for each zip code. They used all sort of facts and figures to determine the final outcome. They took surveys of people who visited individual team sites on the Internet. They took into consideration team merchandise sold by not only MLB, but also authorized dealers of merchandise. They were able to get numbers of fans who subscribed to various newsletters and/or live game feeds on the internet. They combined their efforts with those of Yahoo Sports, ESPN, MLB, MSNBC, maybe the ASPCA, NAACP, the AFL-CIO, and a whole bunch of other organizations whose initials don’t spell anything in particular, but are fun to say anyway. I think they may have visited a few watering holes along the way. Anyway, I was a little surprised at the results. Peoria County is split almost evenly between Cubs and Cardinals fans with the Cubs totaling 38 percent of the fans and the Cardinals 36 percent. The Continued on Page 6
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FARMINGTON - Beth Vandermeyer, 31, of Farmington about 4 p.m. Oct. 3 was transported by AMT ambulance to UnityPoint Methodist after the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving was rear-ended by a 2009 Kia on by Lana Ivey, 26, of Peoria on Farmington Road, police said. Both cars were westbound at the time of the accident. Ivey was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, reported the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office.
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YATES CITY – A 47-year-old Yates City man on Sept. 29 was injured when the 1994 Ford Ranger he was driving southbound on Knox Highway 22 went off the road after a northbound 2002 GMC Sierra driven by 42year-old Michael Meyer of Maquon drifted into his lane, according to Knox County Sheriff’s officers. Scott Agans was transported by B.Y.E. ambulance to OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
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• Pamela King, 45 of Farmington on Sept. 28 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the 2002 Buick she was driving westbound on Farmington Road struck a 2008 Toyota Sienna driven by 22-year-old Tyler Hallstrom of Dunlap, ac-
Baseball diamond No. 2 at Elmwood’s Sweetwater Park was damaged Sunday when a truck belonging to Riverbottom Tree Service rolled down a hill and crashed into the third-base dugout and fence. It is hoped that insurance will cover the cost of replacing the dugout and fence, which was newly installed just two years ago. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
cording to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries reported, police said. • The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports 10 incidents of eggs or tomatoes being thrown into traffic from an Interstate 74 overpass east of French Creek in Knox County in recent months, causing damage. Police continue to investigate the vandalism as criminal damage to property. • Leonard Martin, 19, of Farmington on Sept. 27 was ticketed for Knox County ordinance violations for possessing less than 30 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Brett Smith, 31, and Wade Yelm, 35, both of Williamsfield on Sept. 27 were arrested for battery and transported to the Knox County Jail, where they were issued Notices To Appear. • Gregory Burdette, 19, of Edwards on Oct. 1 was arrested for
unlawful possession of cannabis and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Amy Edwards, 38, of Farmington, on Oct. 1 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Marcus Aldrich, 22, of Princeville on Oct. 3 was arrested for two violations of a court order and driving without a valid driver’s license and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jared Young, 38, of Princeville on Oct. 3 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• Sept. 28: Jeff Massey of Canton on McCallister Road near Farmington Road in Rosefield Township. • Oct. 2: Arlene Michael of Little York, on Interstate 74 near mile marker 68 in Elba Township. • Oct. 2: Rosemary Campbell of Glasford on Illinois Route 8 near Heinz Lane in Kickapoo Township.
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White Sox fans actually make up 10 percent of the total, with the remaining 16 percent split between the other 27 major league clubs. Neighboring Fulton County was 40 percent Cubs fans as compared to 35 percent Cardinals. Again the White Sox got 10 percent of the fans and 15 percent of the fans cheered for other teams. In Knox County, the Cubs accounted for 41 percent of the total while the Cardinals dropped to 33 percent, with the White Sox lagging way behind at 9 percent. Though the Cubs haven’t appeared in the World Series since we bombed Japan, and haven’t won one in almost anyone’s lifetime, they still manage to garner Route 90 in the biggest percentage of baseball fans in our area.
cent respectively. As for individual towns, the biggest percentage of Cubs fans Elmwood doesn’t lag far behind can be found in Dahinda where a with 40 percent supporting the whopping 45 percent of the fans Cubs, 33 percent the Cardinals, cheer on Cubbie blue. The Cardiand the usual 10 percent for the nals only account for 28 percent of South Siders. the fans while 11 percent belong to Farmington is the closest in the White Sox. terms of being split evenly. There, Williamsfield and Princeville the Cubs have 39 percent of the both check in with 43 percent fans while the Cardinals sit at 34 Cubs fans. Princeville boasts a percent. If you guessed that the slight edge of Cardinals fans with White Sox have 10 percent, you’d 29 percent compared to 27 percent in Billtown. The White Sox can do be right. I’m not sure how accurate any of no better that 11 percent in either this is, but it was a lot of fun to town. look at and it took up space for my Brimfield and Yates City check column. in next with 41 percent Cub fans. Maybe it would have been more Cardinals fans make up 30 percent in Yates City and just 32 percent in accurate if they’d checked with a Princeville. Call today 309 385-4316. Brimfield, with White Sox remain- few psychiatrists in October of ing consistent with 11 and 10 pereach season.
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Elmwood may dip into savings By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Less an emergency than an inconvenience, the lack of promised Motor Fuel Tax revenues collected by the state may force the City to withdraw funds from its savings, Treasurer Harold Jehle told the City Council at its Tuesday meeting. “We’re in excellent shape as far as budgeting is concerned,” he said. But if Motor Fuel Taxes continue to be withheld, “we’re going to have to start tapping our savings. We have almost $10,000 in an MFT money-market, and that’s got to get us through the winter.” Gov. Bruce Rauner is keeping Motor Fuel Tax revenues because the legislature hasn’t agreed to his demands after he vetoed a budget in June. Motorists pay Illinois Motor Fuel Taxes of 19 cents per gallon for gasoline and 21.5 cents/gallon for diesel fuel – plus federal Motor Fuel Taxes. In 2015 Elmwood received $52,287.65, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. For this winter, road salt has been ordered, and it’s less expensive than last year, said Streets, Storm For The Weekly Post
Sewers and Sidewalks committee chair Bryan Davis, who added that Elmwood will try to save money by using a 50-50 mix of salt and cinders. Elmwood also budgeted 2015 receipts of $10,500 from video gaming taxes, which are being collected but withheld by the state. In other news: • G&O Disposal is no longer offering a recycling trailer every other week at Sweetwater Park. Since Elmwood has curbside recycling, Peoria County had G&O move the service to Brimfield. • The Council voted to have an appraisal done for the City-owned Senior Citizens building after the VFW requested a permanent arrangement for it to
hold monthly meetings there and add features such as a storage shed and flagpole. • Aldermen discussed a possible change in the zoning ordinance trying to simplify language about home-occupied businesses. But additional information from legal counsel will be sought on the measure. • Sarah Carter of Sarah’s Friendly Hardware notified the City that she and her husband have chosen not to access $18,000 from the Revolving Loan Fund for their new business, Sarah’s Friendly Spirits on East Main Street, explaining, “We happen to find ourselves able to get this shop up and running.”
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BRIEFS TelePharm new owners of Elmwood Pharmacy
ELMWOOD – TelePharm, an Iowa-based company, has acquired Elmwood Pharmacy from Cathy and Ron Windish, who ran the business for the past 40 years. “Without TelePharm, any other acquisition or exit avenue would have resulted in patient files being sent out of town and our store would have closed,” Cathy Windish said. “TelePharm allows Elmwood Pharmacy to continue to serve the local community in a consistent manner, while adding new convenience and services.” TelePharm officials said the same certified pharmacy technicians will be retained. However, Elmwood Pharmacy will become a telepharmacy where the licensed pharmacist is in a different community most of the time. A pharmacist will be in Elmwood at certain times, and is available to speak with patients via private video calls. Learn more at facebook.com/ elmwoodpharmacy.
Princeville trustees OK zoning change
PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board on Monday approved a recommendation by the local Zoning Board to re-zone property on North Santa Fe from Industrial to Commercial, according to Trustee Dave Sutherland, who ran the meeting. The move will permit development of a retail business, he said. The Board tabled a request for payment for summer reconstruction work done on South Walnut Avenue. It’s possible payment will be withheld until the Board is satisfied with the contractor’s work. In other business, Trustees for-
mally adopted an ordinance to sell a small city-owned lot to Philip Perkins of Princeville for a retail food-service development. The Board on Sept. 22 accepted Perkins’ bid of $2,500 for the former drive-through bank facility.
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RADNOR – Radnor Township received just one bid for proposed bridge repairs, and probably will postpone work. It “doesn't look like we will get any repair work done,” said Radnor Township Supervisor Philip Cornish. “We have applied for an extension on our grant request with IEMA [Illinois Emergency Management Agency].” Meanwhile, the Township’s planned administration building remains on hold, as officials wait for the proposed annexation into the Village of Dunlap and what Cornish said are “some specifications from the building manufacturer per request of our architect.”
In other action, the council: • discussed selling two cityowned properties: the 400 block of West Fort and the former Farmington Carnegie Public Library. No decision was made pending historical research into the library. The topic will be reviewed at the next meeting on Oct. 19. • discussed a possible ordinance allowing golf carts in Farmington, a conversation that will be renewed at a special Finance and Ordinance meeting on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. • accepted the resignation of Chuck Travis from the Planning Commission.
Some school districts open on Columbus Day
The Columbus Day holiday is optional in Illinois, and some districts in The Weekly Post area will have regular school days. • Brimfield – regular school day • Elmwood – no school • Farmington – school in session • Princeville – no school • Williamsfield – no school.
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• Jennifer Fuller-Johnson on Monday (Oct. 5) started work at Elmwood CUSD 322 as a part-time computer aide. In other personnel moves, the District has hired Jessica Coulter as a part-time cafeteria employee and Tina Metz as second-shift elementary school custodian. • Farmington Township Highway Commissioner Paul Balagna reported he was having cinders from Duck Island hauled to town to use with a road-salt mix for winter. Balagna also ordered more road salt. The Township is buying 75 tons this year, three times as much as last winter.
Farmington will merge with Fulton County ESDA
FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council voted Monday to merge with Fulton County ESDA. “In this day and age, it’s difficult to keep your ESDA running the way the state wants,” Public Works Superintendent Dave Ehlers told the Canton Daily Ledger. “I don’t have the time to keep our accreditation up.” The cost to Farmington will be $600 per year, though the first two years will be in exchange for the city transferring its emergency services trailer to Fulton County.
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Billtown board OK’s generator By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board on Monday unanimously approved a bid from Oberlander for about $36,000 for the installation of a new generator, a move that will result in savings of about $58,000 from previous costs. “We’ll be getting a lot more out of the [state] grant than we’d thought,� said Board President Michael Gray. “We’ll now be able to paint the outside of the [water] tower, too.� In July, Oberlander bid $122,950 to sell Williamsfield a generator and install it, but the Board rejected that transaction since it was more the twice the project’s original estimate. The Village had a load analysis to better determine its needs and re-bid the work. In September the Board approved buying a Caterpillar generator from Altorfer for about $30,000, including delivery, start-up and training. According to prelimiFor The Weekly Post
nary figures from engineer Andy Logsdon from Bruner, Cooper & Zuck in Galesburg, the water-system project now has a $13,000 balance. L&T Painting of Michigan is refurbishing the water tower as part of the water system upgrade funded in part by a state grant administered by the Western Illinois Regional Council. The project should be finished in the next few weeks, Logsdon said. Meanwhile, Village financial records show Operations and Maintenance, Water, and Park funds are about even, the General Fund is ahead – showing $117,000 in receipts and $94,000 in expenditures – and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds are falling
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– relatives sold the property to the village for $1, and the Village Board continues to maintain the lot as the DAR takes care of the interior. The chapter – with 23 members from the Williamsfield area, plus Yates City, Victoria and nearby towns – also is marking its 45th anniversary. Norman, who died in 2009, left a foundation that, among many things, helped fund the cottage’s new metal roof and siding, and landscaping has spruced up the yard. In-
side, the home has benefited from school kids volunteering to paint; the DAR has arranged antiques and other donated items, from family scrapbooks to knick knacks from the period; and new wallpaper was added. “We keep things together, [doing] what we can,” Johnson says. “When [old] wallpaper was peeling off, we knew it was time to do something.” Asked whether the obligation – or devotion – is a burden or fun, Johnson smiles. “It’s a little bit of both, I guess,” she says. “But we get a lot of help. Besides the Village handling all the mowing, we had Kate and Harold Spencer helping for a good many years. They’re gone now [but] there are many others that pitch in, like Erma and Gordon Nodeen.” “Next spring, we’d like to upgrade the furnace and maybe add air conditioning,” she says. “It’d be
The Caldwells outside the cottage in the late 1890s. Back row (left to right)are Eleanor, Modjeska, Lydia, McRill and Harry. In the front row (l to r) are Katherine, Alma and Lela.
nice to power-wash some of the outside walls. And there are all kinds of material stored here. “There’s always something we can do,” she adds. “We’re trying our best.” In the long term, the DAR and local volunteers want to open Caldwell Cottage on a regular basis. “We’d like to try to have it open once a week or something and have it almost like a museum, so class field trips could visit and it could mean something to them.” Already Johnson and DAR members make it
available to out-of-town visitors or townspeople curious about this piece of history in their midst. “People can always call any DAR member and we’ll come and open it up and show you around,” Johnson says. “It’s our heritage.” Leaving the cozy, threeroom cottage, guests can marvel at a handsome old clock, see photos of town doctors and local memorabilia, notice the old washboard displayed on a wall, and maybe hear a whisper from the renovated walls. “Thank you.”
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Address Amount W. Schlink Rd., Brimfield $102,000 6726 N. Basket Oak Dr, Edwards $399,000 205 N. Cottage Grove Ave, Princeville $96,000 407 N. Walnut St., Elmwood $65,000 407 W. High St., Elmwood $90,500 6319 W. Clairemont Ct, Edwards $467,000 117 W. Clinton St., Brimfield $93,400 N. Grand Fir Dr, Edwards $279,000 13309 W. Route 90, Princeville $162,000 7004 N. Buckhorn Way, Edwards $75,000 7008 N. Buckthorn Way, Edwards $75,000 6105 W. Diversey Ct, Edwards $288,000 7214 N. Dog Town Ln, Elmwood $280,000 8506 N. Glenbrooke Ct, Edwards $251,000 6820 N. Ironwood Dr, Edwards $274,000 9823 N. Fox Creek Dr, Brimfield $237,500 9705 W. Knox St., Edwards $125,000 9822 W. Indian Ridge Ct, Edwards $295,000 23422 W. Lorance Rd., Laura $270,000 14927 N. Evans Mill Rd., Princeville $190,489 N. Grand Fir Dr, Edwards $259,630 14913 W. Winchester Dr, Brimfield $232,000 11113 W. Route 150, Brimfield $180,000 10902 W. Cottonwood Rd., Brimfield $292,000 NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale.
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BRIMFIELD – August “Gus” E. Zimmermann, 75, of Mendota passed away peacefully Oct. 3 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, while enjoying the Ohio State Buckeyes’ victory. A mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday (Oct. 8) at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church with Revs. Bo Schmitt and Zimmerman Leon Alexander officiating. Visitation was Wednesday (Oct. 7) from 5-7 p.m, in the Merritt Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded after the Mass. August was born Feb. 26, 1940, in Morgantown, W.,Va., to Emil and Freda (Kaulfuss) Zimmermann. He met his only love, Elisabeth Machmer, and they married May 11, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary earlier this year. Gus never met a stranger. He lived life to the fullest, spending time with family and friends. He especially loved time with grandsons AJ and Zach. He was a member of Holy Cross Church and Elks Lodge 1212. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of Mendota; two sons Aaron (Celeste M. Gabel, fiance) Zimmermann of Dallas, Texas; and Adam (Penny) Zimmermann of Brimfield; two grandchildren AJ and Zach; his mother in law Katharina Machmer of Columbus, Ohio, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step brother Emil Zimmermann, Jr., and aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry. Condolences may be directed to merrittfh.com.
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This Week’s Obituaries • Betty Bello, 76, Farmington • John P. Clark, 62, Williamsfield • Deborah Colvin, 59, Oak Hill • James Hamilton, 60, Brimfield • Diana Hinshaw, 58, Elmwood • Ann Kelch, 79, Edwards • Ronald Lamprecht, 67, Farmington • Dora Mason, 90, Elmwood • Sarah C. Smith, 74, Dahinda • Terry Stanton, 66, Brimfield • August Zimmerman, 75, Brimfield
Also surviving are her daughters, Melissa (John) Breckenridge of Yates City, Rachel (Brendan) Westart of Germantown Hills, and Crystal Colvin (David Jones) of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Colton, Madison and Emilee; sister, Judy (Bill) Sharp of Oak Hill; and brothers, Danny Hayworth of Bartonville, Steve (Nettie) Hayworth Colvin of Peoria Heights and Fred (Lynn) Hayworth of Cape Coral, Fla. Her parents, brother Sam Hayworth, sister-in-law Julie Hayworth and nephew Steve Hayworth Jr. preceded her in death. She was a 1974 graduate of Limestone High School. Debbie was raised with a love of antiques and crafting especially for the Spoon River Drive. Family was everything to Debbie and she loved taking care of them. She was everyone’s best friend. Debbie’s life will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 8) at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. The Rev. Nollan Harwood will officiate. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7). The family suggests memorials for her grandson’s education in care of Rachel Westart. Condolences and memories may be shared through WoolseyWilton.com
Betty Bello
FARMINGTON – Betty A. Bello, 76, of Trivoli, mother of four Farmington residents, died Sept. 28 at
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John P. Clark
WILLIAMSFIELD – John P. Clark, 62, rural Victoria, a longtime baseball coach in the area, including at Williamsfield Middle School, died Sept. 30 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth (Hollinrake) Clark; three children, and one sister. He was a rural mail carrier for years and founded the Oneida Legion Post 727 baseball program. He coached baseball at ROWVA High School since 2002 and coached ROWVA freshman and sophomore girls basketball, Williamsfield middle school baseball, Galesburg High School girls softball, Carl Sandburg softball and many other teams. Funeral services were Oct. 6 in the ROWVA High School gym, with inurnment held at a later date. Condolences may be left at hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com.
James Hamilton
BRIMFIELD – James E. Hamilton, 60, of Chillicothe – son of a Brimfield man and brother of a Dahinda man and Edwards woman, died Sept. 27 at his residence. Survivors include his wife Pearl of Hanna City; his father, Kenneth Hamilton, of Brimfield; one daughter, Melissa Hamilton of Chillicothe; two sons, Donald (Candy) Price of Colorado and Frank Hamilton of Illinois; three grandchildren; one brother, Leon Hamilton of Dahinda; and two sisters, Jeanette Hamilton of Edwards and Linda (Chuck) Rickey of Chillicothe. Services were Oct. 5 at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria, with burial in Cottonwood Cemetery in Edwards. Condolences may be left at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
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OBITUARIES at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. An additional visitation will be Saturday (Oct. 10) from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Diana Hinshaw
ELMWOOD – Diana Lynn Hinshaw, 58, of Peoria, sister of an Elmwood woman, died Sept. 28 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Clark Hinshaw; three children, Ginger Howe of Peoria Heights, Clark “Clarkie” (Amy) Hinshaw Jr. of Peoria and Stacy (Nikki) Hinshaw of Peoria Heights; and seven brothers and sisters, Carol (David) Williams of Elmwood, Dorene (Robert) Boyer of Homosassa, Fla., Donald (Mamie) Howe Jr. of Peoria, Danielle (Mike) Webb of Washington, Paula Howe of Peoria, William (Tammi) Levi of Peoria and Amy Johnson of Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services were Oct. 2 at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Ronald Lamprecht
FARMINGTON – Ronald McCullough Lamprecht, 67, formerly of Farmington died Sept. 26. Survivors include his wife, Susan; his four sons, Brian (Ruth), Jeffrey (Donna), Jamey (Janey) and Ian (Leigh); seven grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held Saturday (Oct. 10) at ClaytorRollins Funeral Home in Poquoson, Va. Burial with full military honors will follow at Weston Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at claytorrollins.com.
Ann Kelch
Dora Mason
EDWARDS – Ann B. Kelch, 79, of Edwards died Sept. 29 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include three sisters, Mary C. Mowbray of Orange, Calif., Helen Highfill of Mokena, and Carol Vogel of Peoria. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 9) at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Recitation of the rosary will be
ELMWOOD – Dora Grace Mason, 90, of Moline, mother of an Elmwood man, died Sept. 30 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity in Rock Island. Survivors include husband Marvin G. Mason of Moline; son William L. (Janet) Mason of Elmwood; daughter Cindy (Tom) Mahr of East Moline; and three grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. Condolences may be left online at sullivanellisltd.com.
Sarah Smith
DAHINDA – Sarah C. Smith, 74, of Knoxville, mother of a Dahinda woman, died Oct. 1 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Survivors include a daughter, Ann (Kevin) German of Dahinda; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 5, 2015, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel, with burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.com.
Terry Stanton
BRIMFIELD – Terry K. “Muffy” Stanton, 66, of Brimfield died October 3 in Peoria. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, the former Pat Blair; son, Jeff (Angie) Stanton of Washington; daughter, Wendy Stanton (Chad Duffy) at home; and a sister,. Funeral services were Oct. 7 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with burial with military honors at Fondulac Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at obits.dignitymemorial.com.
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ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Four area golfers advance to sectional round Four local golfers advanced to sectional play after Tuesday’s Class 1A regionals. At the Havana Class 1A regional at Crane Creek Golf Course, sophomore Brady Kreiter of Brimfield shot 86, senior Jacob Ruchotzke had a 91 and senior Jean Claude Keefer of Elmwood carded a 92 to reach the sectionals. Peoria Christian won as a team with a 344 and Cordon Davis of Tremont was medalist with an 82. At the Class 1A Mercer County Regional at Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course, Princeville sophomore Peyton Elwell shot a 91 to move on. Golfers advance to the Hamilton
Class 1A Sectional on Monday (Oct. 12) at Deer Run Golf Course. Girls played Wednesday. Brimfield, Farmington and Williamsfield were at the Class A Galva Regional at Oak Run Golf Course. Princeville was at Edgewood Golf Course. Golf – Earlier last week, Williamsfield’s boys placed 7th in their first trip to the Lincoln Trail tournament. Last Thursday, Billtown lose to Galesburg at Bunker Links but beat Knoxville. JH baseball – Princeville lost 4-3 to Bartonville Oak Grove West, 4-3, Saturday in a first-round Class 2A game at the Eastside Center. Adam Hurst was 1-for-3 with two
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RBI for Princeville (15-3) and Brady Miller was 2-for-4. AJ Simmons and Chance McManus also had hits for the Princes. Oak Grove West (16-2) finished third after losing 8-0 to runnerup Joliet St.. Raymond (14-5). Teutopolis (21-0) won the title. JH cross country – Junior high boys and girls cross country sectionals are Saturday (Oct. 10). Brimfield, Elmwood and Princeville run at Donovan Park in Peoria. Class 2A Farmington is at Great Oaks Community Church in Germantown Hills. Email information to jeff@wklypost.com.
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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, for 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)
Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church
Elmwood Baptist Church
7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
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
Christ Alive! Community Church
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood
Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm
Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m.
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Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am
United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 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
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright
1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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HELP WANTED Princeville Community Unit School District #326 is now taking applications for the following positions: Bus Driver – Princeville is looking for regular route bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and extracurricular bus drivers. The District will help provide training and pay costs for testing and license. Current coaches, parents and community members are encouraged to apply. Qualifications:
• Be age 21 or older. • Possess a valid driver’s license for 3 years prior to the date of your application; which has not been revoked, suspended, cancelled or disqualified. • Pass an Illinois written school bus driver permit test (valid for 1 year). • Pass a behind the wheel exam. • Pass a DOT physical exam including TB test and drug screen. • Complete an initial training course. • Pass an Illinois specific and FBI criminal background check. To apply, please send a completed noncertified personnel application, found on our website, www.princeville326.org, a letter of interest, a current resume, and a list of references to: Michelle Boland, Transportation Director - Princeville CUSD#326 – 909 N. Town Avenue - Princeville, IL 61559. Please contact Mrs. Boland at 309-385-2229 for more details. Princeville Community Unit School District 326 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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B-E volleyball win streak continues By PHIL JOHNSON
The Brimfield-Elmwood volleyball team continued its winning ways this past week, sweeping a pair of matches. The Lady Indians (15-5) won at Abingdon on Monday, 25-14, 24-26 and 25-16 and has now won 13 of its last 15. “We were in the midst of a very large crowd on their senior night and came through as a team,” B-E coach Troy Tilly said. “Starting libero Jillian Wahlfield couldn’t play due to illness, so Ashley Seeley stepped in and led the team with seven digs.” Jessica Link was the assists leader with 19 while Rachel Jacobson had 11 kills. Alannah Chaney blocked four Abingdon-Avon shots in the Prairieland Conference victory. On Thursday the Lady Indians topped Lewistown (15-8), 25-20, 26-20 match sweep. Shayla McFor The Weekly Post
Cormick was the kill leader with five. Link served four aces, and Wahlfield had seven digs in the win. “Our keys to success have been that we’re taking each game one at a time. We’re bringing a constant increased energy to the floor, and we have players who truly love to play,” Tilly said. Farmington Farmington (4-15) fell to Prairieland rival Lewistown Monday, 25-6, 25-22. The Lady Farmers got four assists from Marcee Ralston. Abby Brown and Payton Peckham each had three digs. Last Wednesday Farmington traveled to Knoxville, coming up short, 25-17, 25-11. Megan Wherley scored on six kills, while Ralston assisted for 7 points, and Brown came up with five digs. “We’re a young team that’s focused on growing with each game. Coach Cassie Jensen said.
Princeville Princeville’s winning ways were briefly put on hold Monday in a hard-fought loss of 25-23, 19-25 and 26-24 to Annawan. “We missed 14 serves, and our servers were off a bit,” coach Shan Waid said. “We did have 44 kills as a team, but it just wasn’t enough.” The 15-5 Lady Princes had two blocks from Lucy Waid, and Claire Berchtold had her always-numerous amount of 41 assists. Bridget Talley and Berchtold added five digs. “We seemed to be exhausted from last week’s homecoming activities,” Coach Waid said. “We will regroup though because effort and team play are always there for us.” Earlier in the week, Princeville swept Kewanee Wethersfield 2624, 25-16. Ward had nine kills and three blocks. Brooke Gardner had two aces and Talley dug six. Berchtold assisted in 27 scores.
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B) looked next to Annawan. We looked like midgets compared to Annawan.” United 21, Princeville 14 PRINCEVILLE – Down 14-0 at halftime with quarterback Tristin Jenkins out due to injury and United racking up rushing yards, prospects looked bleak for the Princes. But improved defensive play and backup Noah Bauman helped rally Princeville (5-1, 3-1 Lincoln Trail). Unable to stop the United ground game through two quarters – yielding scoring drives of 16 and 18 plays – Princeville came out of the locker room looking more like the defense that had opened the year 5-0. “They shoved it down our throats the first half and beat us at our game,” Princes coach Jon Carruthers said. “But I was proud of our kids, we stepped up. We didn’t have our starting quarterback but we came United 21, Princeville 14 United 6 8 0 7 – 21 Princeville 0 0 7 7 – 14 Scoring Summary First Quarter U - Hart 23 pass from Olin (kick failed) Second Quarter U - Mono 2 run (Brownlee run) Third Quarter P - Kraft 76 pass from Bauman (Snedden kick) Fourth Quarter P - Bauman 2 run (Snedden kick) U - Brownlee 2 run (kick) Team Statistics U P First Downs Rushes-Yds 48-228 17-62 Yds per carry 4.8 3.6 Pass Att 3 19 Pass Comp 2 9 Had Intercepted 1 1 Pass yds 51 178 Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Green 16-31, Remmert 5-10, Jenkins 4-19, Bauman 2(minus-3). Passing - P: Jenkins 0-2-0 0, Bau-
back and did some nice things.” Junior QB Bauman hit on 9 of 17 passes for 178 yards in relief. Late in the third quarter, Bauman hit Nick Kraft on a short flat pass that Kraft turned into a 76-yard score. Then midway through the fourth, Bauman capped a drive with a 2-yard score. “The playbook was wide open with him,” Carruthers said. “And Krafty is pretty shifty with the ball.” But with the score tied, 14-14, Princeville was unable to stop United (5-1, 3-1) on a drive of 16 plays that started with 7:14 remaining and ended with 29 seconds left on Sam Brownlee’s 2-yard run. Princeville’s final drive ended in an interception. The loss was costly for Princeville, which faces Annawan-Wethersfield (5-1, 3-1) without injured nose guard Joe Duttlinger and with work left to do for a playoff berth – closing vs. Mid-County and at Stark County.
man 9-17-1 178. Receiving - P: Kraft 2-108, Thole 342, VanLaningham 1-28, Remmert 10.
Farmington 42 West Prairie 34 West Prairie 0 6 20 8 – 34 Farmington 21 7 7 7 – 42 Scoring Summary First Quarter F - Jepson 2 run (Johnson kick) F - Berry 24 pass from Gilstrap (Johnson kick) F - Higgs 80 pass from Gilstrap (Johnson kick) Second Quarter WP - Norris 39 run (kick failed) F - Garcia 12 run (Johnson kick) Third Quarter F - Berry 5 pass from Gilstrap (Johnson kick) WP - Ferguson 50 run (run failed) WP - Norris 31 run (Yocum run) WP - Norris 3 run (run failed) Fourth Quarter F - Marion 13 run (Johnson kick) WP - Ferguson 2 run (Ferguson run) Team Statistics WP F
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“The boys are pretty upset with themselves,” Carruthers said. Mid-County 56, West Central 0 GALVA – Garrett Wight ran for three touchdowns and Mid-County (4-2, 2-2) kept alive its playoff push heading into a difficult three-game stretch. Mid-County faces a trio of 5-1 teams in United, Princeville and Annawan-Wethersfield to end the year. Against West Central, Wight wound up with 177 yards on 10 carries and now has 1,116 on the season and 18 touchdowns. He scored on runs of 36, 9 and 3 yards. By halftime, Mid-County led 49-0 and had 320 of its 400 total yards, all of which came on the ground. Defensive back Cameron Kelly also had an 83-yard return following an interception to set up Jack Craig’s 2-yard touchdown in the second. West Central (0-6, 0-4) managed just 117 total yards.
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Overall Conf W L W L Elmwood-B 5 1 4 0 Farmington 4 2 4 0 Knoxville 3 3 2 2 West Prairie 2 4 2 2 Havana 0 6 0 4 River Valley 0 6 0 4 Last Week Elmwood-Brimfield 1, River Valley 0 (forfeit) Farmington 42, West Prairie 34 Knoxville 48, Havana 21 This Friday Farmington at Elmwood-Brimfield, 7 pm Havana 1, River Valley 0 (forfeit) Knoxville vs. West Prairie, 7 pm
Overall Conf W L W L Stark County 6 0 4 0 Princeville 5 1 3 1 United 5 1 3 1 Annawan-Weth. 5 1 3 1 Mid-County 4 2 2 2 Mercer County 2 4 1 3 Ridgewood 1 5 0 4 West Central 0 6 0 4 Last Week United 21, Princeville 14 Mid-County 56, West Central 0 Annawan-Weth 35, Mercer Co. 6 Stark County 52, Ridgewood 20 This Friday Princeville at Annawan-Weth., 7 pm Mid-County vs. United, 7 pm Mercer County at Ridgewood, 7 pm Stark County vs. West Central, 7 pm
Rushes-Yds 45-281 30-224 Yds per carry 6.2 7.5 Pass Att 11 14 Pass Comp 3 5 Had Intercepted 1 0 Pass yds 50 134 Individual Statistics
Rushing - F: Gilstrap 14-83, Jepson 6-34, Garcia 8-59, Marion 2-48. Passing - F: Gilstrap 5-14-0 134. Receiving - F: Berry 2-29, Higgs 295, Hursey 1-10. Tackles: F: Alvarez 8, Welker 7, Geber 6, Cecil 5, Hayden 5, Berry 5.
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The Swami Sez ... Trojans get the edge
A 6-4 performance last of the Trojans? This game week drops the overall will produce an electric atrecord to 47-13. mosphere at Both home teams Whitney Field on lost in games that Friday night. I were predicted to think the poundbe close. Those ing run game of games did live up the Trojans will to the billing of be the difference being very commaker. Anything The can happen petitive contests. SWAMI though in these riAbingdonAvon squeaked valry games. E-B by Peoria Heights-Quest 42-21. 30-27, and United scored West Prairie at Knoxville with seconds left to get The Sparclones came past Princeville, 21-14. back in the second half Lewistown and North last week against FarmFulton pulled off shocking ington and gave them a upsets. Hopefully the scare. Knoxville should be Swami Power Indexes able to handle them at will be better knowing home. Knoxville 27-20. and all seeing this week. South Fulton at Farmington at Rushville-Industry Both teams come off Elmwood-Brimfield This game will decide losses last week and look the Prairieland Blue conto grab control of the ference champion. Will Prairieland Black conferthe Trojans be able to deal ence. I think the Rockets with the Farmers’ passing should be able to control attack? Can the Farmers this game on the ground. stop the big offensive line R-I 26-22.
Peoria Heights-Quest at North Fulton The Wildcats pulled out a win last week over their Fulton County rival. The Patriots come off a heartbreaking Homecoming loss. PH-Q should have too much offensive firepower for NF to stop. PH-Q 42-27 Lewistown at Abingdon/Avon Lewistown moved into the win column for the first time last week. The Tornadoes look to stop their winning streak at one. A-A 28-13. Mercer County at Ridgewood It’s hard to believe that the Mercer County program has slipped this much. They should win, but it will not be a blowout. MC 34-28. Princeville at Annawan-Wethersfield The balanced run-pass attack of the Titans will be too much. A-W 35-14.
SPI 1. Stark County 2. Annawan-Weth 3. Elmwood-Brim. 4. United 5. Princeville 6. Mid-County 7. Rushville-Industry 8. South Fulton 9. Farmington 10. Abingdon-Avon 11. Knoxville 12. Peoria Heights 13. Mercer Country 14. Ridgewood 15. West Prairie 16. Lewistown 17. North Fulton 18. Havana 19. West Central 20. River Valley
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Stark County at West Central Running clock. SC 54-6. United at Mid County The Red Storm want to keep things rolling against the Cougars, and will. United 34-27 River Valley at Havana-Midwest Central Can you celebrate a forfeit? H-MC 1-0.
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ahead of him. Similarly, Meyers said junior Derek McCoy (seventh in 16:26) had finished better two weeks ago. Beyond that, E-B got 24th from Kelby Barnewolt (17:18) and 43rd from Drew Lueschow (17:56.8) – though Trevor Dunkel (17:11.8), Alex Hermann (17:29.5) and Logan
Whitney (17:44.8) had faster times in the FroshSoph race. “Those last few spots are up for grabs,” Meyers said. “We’re going to have to keep racing. This is a week we can really improve if we bust our butts.” E-B returns to action Monday (Oct. 12) at the Amboy Invite against various top-15 teams (including El Paso) and
then has the Peoria Heights Invite on Oct. 17 at Detweiller Park, where it will face top teams from the southern half of the state. In girls action Saturday: E-B’s best was Emily McCauley in 14th with a time of 20:27.2; Lindsay Cash led Farmington at 56th in 22:25.2; and Alyssa Headley’s 81stplace paced Princeville (23:41.8).
Emily McCauley placed 14th Saturday at the Elmwood Invite in 20:27.2.
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Farmington win sets up showdown By JEFF LAMPE FARMINGTON – Banged up is not the way Farmington football coach Toby Vallas wanted to enter this week. Not with a Prairieland Blue Conference title hanging in the balance Friday night. But while the Farmers (4-2, 2-0 Prairieland) bring a four-game win streak to Elmwood for a league-deciding clash with the Trojans (5-1, 2-0), they might be short-handed. Gone in the wake of last week’s 42-34 win over West Prairie could be three key starters: Gavin Garcia, Cody Jepson and Jonah Cecil. All three play linebacker, and Jepson and Garcia are the Farmers top two running backs. “They’re questionable,” Vallas said Monday. With them ailing last week, a fairly comfortable lead against West Prairie (2-4, 2-2) dissolved . Actually, Vallas said mistakes played as big a role as injuries. Farmington took a 21-0 lead after one quarter on a touchdown run by Jepson and scoring tosses from quarterback Steven Gilstrap to Reid Berry (2 yards) and Eric Higgs (80 yards). And the Farmers led 35-6 before the wheels Weekly Post Staff Writer
The Elmwood-Brimfield boys cross country team earned a tight one-point victory over El Paso-Gridley Saturday at Maple Lane Country Club in the Elmwood Invite. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
E-B XC wins close one By JEFF LAMPE
ELMWOOD – The signs of fall are everywhere. Air is cooler. Leaves are changing. And expectations are increasing for cross country runners in the Elmwood-Brimfield program. That means more miles on the road and less smiles after a one-point team victory on Saturday at the annual Elmwood Invite. Ranked fifth in the latest DyeStat IL Class 1A poll, the Trojans edged eighth-ranked El Paso-Gridley, 79-80. Two weeks ago at Bureau Weekly Post Staff Writer
Valley, E-B was four points ahead of El Paso – a topic coach Gregg Meyers will surely raise with his team as a busy October practice schedule begins. “It shouldn’t have been that interesting,” Meyers said. “We didn’t race terrible, but it wasn’t our best. We ran just well enough to win.” Sophomore Cooper Hoffmann earned the most praise for his 11th-place finish in 16:40.5. Senior Matt Osmulski was fourth in 16:11.3, but two weeks ago had beat the three runners who finished Continued on Page 15
Farmington quarterback Steven Gilstrap passed for three touchdowns and ran for 84 yards in last Friday’s 42-34 win over West Prairie. Photo by Monte Kenney of Farmington Sports Shots.
fell off in the third quarter. “They put up 21 points on the board without our offense even getting on the field,” Vallas said. “We had some foul-ups.” West Prairie scored on a 50yard Kyle Ferguson run, then recovered an onside kick and scored again. Then the Sparclones recovered a botched snap at the Farmington 5-yard line, leading to another TD. Up 35-26, the stunned, ailingFarmers gritted out a 13-yard TD run from fourth-string running back Evan Marion.
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“He came in and did a great job for us,” Vallas said. West Prairie then scored with 1:56 left and recovered an onside kick before Dylan Hayden made a game-saving interception. “We got a D-minus but we passed,” Vallas said. That earned the Farmers a meeting with well-rested E-B, which had a week off due to a forfeit by River Valley. “We know they are very good and physical,” Vallas said. “I heard someone say how big (EContinued on Page 14