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Many incumbents have no opposition next month By BILL KNIGHT

Aside from higher-profile federal and state offices, a few races in The Weekly Post circulation area are contested in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Those contested races include the State Representative from the 91st District, the Knox County Clerk, the Peoria County Board member from District 16 and the Regional Superintendent of Schools in Knox and three other counties. Many races in western Peoria, eastern Knox and northern Fulton Counties are For The Weekly Post

uncontested, however. Incumbents facing no opposition include: • State Reps. David R. Leitch (R73rd) and Donald L. Moffitt (R-74th); • Fulton’s County Clerk James I. Nelson, Treasurer Victoria J. Harper, Sheriff Jeffrey A. Standard, and County Board member Brian Friedrich (Dist. 5); • Knox’s Treasurer Robin E. Davis and Sheriff David L. Clague; • and Peoria’s County Clerk Robert S. (Steve) Sonnemaker, Treasurer Edward T. O’Connor, Sheriff Michael D.

McCoy, Regional Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth A. Derry, and County Board members Robert E. Baietto (Dist. 12), Brian J. Elsasser (Dist. 14) and Paul Rosenbohm (Dist. 18). Voters have other decisions to make, such as two proposed state Constitutional amendments on a Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights and voting rights. There are also three advisory questions, on raising the state’s minimum wage to $10 an hour for people older than 18, requiring health plans with prescription drug coverage to include pre-

Wind, cold greet Drive’s first weekend

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Chilly temperatures last Saturday had people bundling up to shop on the Spoon River Drive. Organizers hope for sunshine this weekend as the drive continues Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Michelle Sherman.

Saturday morning started off steady, if not cold, in Elmwood with passersby stopping to peruse yard sales and vendor offerings. But, as the wind kicked in, so did people’s desire to get indoors. That helped indoors in Elmwood,

where vendors at the Elmwood Township Community Center reported decent traffic in their first year in that venue. And the weather did not seem to dampen attendance or spirits much in Continued on Page 2

Work begins on $1 million Brimfield firehouse BRIMFIELD – The Madison Street lot is cleared, the ground is broken, and progress is visible behind the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District station on East Knoxville here. There have been a few snafus and For The Weekly Post

YATES CITY – The Village Board at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 8) was expected to accept the resignation of Board President Brian Miars, accept Miars’ nomination of Trustee Ken Gibson as new Village President, and confirm Gibson. Miars, 47, said he’s resigning because of a recent career change requiring him to be out of town. Miars this summer accepted a job with BNSF and will be traveling a lot, he said. Miars, who joined the Miars Board in 2001 and became President in 2008, said he’s leaving with pleasant recollections. “I have several good memories that come from obeying the oath I took when accepting my positions as Board member and Village President,” he said, “– I did the best job to my ability for the residents of the Village of Yates City.” Certain specific community achievements the Board assisted with are most memorable, he said. “I was proud to be a part – a small part – of the new library project,” he said. “The Board members and myself were involved prior to, during, and after construction was completed to the great For The Weekly Post

By MICHELLE SHERMAN

By BILL KNIGHT

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Miars resigns as YC board president

SPOON RIVER DRIVE CONTINUES

After almost being blown away on Saturday, outdoor vendors for the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive saw a slight increase in traffic on Sunday. “One vendor’s tent blew over, and products kept blowing around,” said Beth Olmstead of Peoria, who was selling Thirty-One Gifts bags in Elmwood’s Central Park. “We packed up at 10:30 (a.m.). I had no sales and, with the predicted freezing rain and snow on the way, it was not worth the risk.” Even though October weather in Illinois can be unpredictable, Saturday’s highs of 46 degrees and wind gusts of 35 miles per hour were especially challenging to outdoor vendors on the Drive.

scription birth control, and mandating that schools receive more money, based on enrollment, from any additional 3percent tax on income of more than $1 million a year. Also, in Farmington, local voters will cast ballots on authorizing the city to arrange for an electricity supplier for customers who haven’t opted out of such a program. And in Peoria County, voters can vote on whether or not to establish a city/county Board of Election Commis-

delays, but ultimately those benefited the new million-dollar building project, according to site supervisor Pete Mangieri of Mangieri Companies in Peoria and Brimfield Fire Chief James Bennett. Adjustments – both scrambling and innovating – occurred after the BCFPD received bids for the work.

“We were called in on a consultation,” said Mangieri, who also was project manager for the Brimfield School District 309 complex, which opened in 2012. “The bids that came in were very open-ended on details, like without mechanicals. “We thought, ‘This is a mess. Continued on Page 8

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would be helpful but not required. Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office programs recommended. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be picked up at the Peoria County Soil & Water Conservation District, 6715 N Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528, (309) 671-7040, ext. 3. Application deadline: close of business Friday, October 17th. • DRIVER NEEDED: Part-time driver for seasonal agricultural work. CDL preferred. Brimfield Agri-Services ask for Jack (309) 446-3318. • ART TEACHER: The Williamsfield School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full time Art Teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. Qualified candidates can send a letter of interest and resume to pam.courson@billtown.org. For more information contact Pam Courson at Williamsfield Schools at (309) 639-2219. • SPORTS WRITER: Part-time job writing stories and taking pictures. Flexible hours. (309) 231-6040.

SPOON RIVER: Better weather on Sunday Continued from Page 1

Farmington, according to Roger Woodcock, administrator of Farmington Moose Lodge 1571. “All the flea market vendors stayed (on Saturday), and I think they all did OK,” he said. Sunday dawned cloudy but warmer, and better weather helped draw out more shoppers. Fort Street in Farmington was a slow crawl of traffic around noon, and pedestrians ducked in and out of the tents and searched through

yard sale offerings. All parking spots surrounding Reed Park were full, with patrons walking a few blocks to get to the park. The Moose Lodge had a successful weekend with its offerings of breakfast and sandwiches, Woodcock said, adding that they made more money in the first weekend this year than they did in 2013. There’s still plenty to look forward to this weekend, he says, and

even those who came out on the Drive the first weekend should give it a second go. “The thing about the flea market vendors is, you get into the second weekend and people are a little more willing to sell, a little more willing to come down in prices and people can get good deals,” Woodcock said. “There will be more great food, more great vendors.” Hours for both locations are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MIARS: ‘Well-prepared financially’ Continued from Page 1

facility. Another good memory is being involved in ‘cleaning up’ some areas on Main Street by the purchase and removal of abandoned properties. I was also glad to be a part of the project that brought the three signs that are on the East, West and North ends of town, which included the landscaping, lighting and mowing around them.” There’s satisfaction in departing while Yates City is in good shape, he added. “I am leaving the Village in a great condition,” he said. “I feel that the Village is well prepared financially for the future – debt-free, other than the project to the water tower which is currently

happening. The current project will be paid off in five years or less. “I have always tried to keep the Village in a debt-free condition,” he continued, “due to the fact of not knowing what projects lie ahead that may require immediate action and the finances to complete them.” Both Miars and Gibson were serving terms scheduled to expire in 2017. The Board may appoint someone to fill Gibson’s seat. Another vacancy was recently created when Trustee Stephanie Arrowsmith was appointed Clerk. Municipal elections next year include a primary Feb. 24 and the election on April 7.

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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!

s ECF Dinner – Elmwood Community Foundation

has a dinner recognizing outstanding citizens of Elmwood Saturday (Oct. 11) at Elmwood Presbyterian Church. Tickets $30. Call (309) 444-4154. s MOPS Meeting – Mothers of Preschoolers invited to meet Oct. 14 at Brimfield Evangelical Church, 9-11 a.m. Call (309) 712-4570. s Book Presentation – Art Allen shares late wife Nancy’s book, “Zeal to Educate Women” on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Princeville Heritage Museum.

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s Family Bingo – Family Bingo held

Sunday (Oct. 12) at 6 p.m. in basement of the apartments at 200 S. Althea St. s Story Time – Bring your 3 to 5 year olds on Oct. 14 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for story time at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville. s Book Babies – Rhymes, songs, and stories Oct. 14 10:30-11 a.m. at Brimfield Library for children 0 to 3 years of age and parents. s Bible Fun – Bible Fun Night Oct. 14 for ages 3 through sixth grade from 6-7 p.m. at the Union Church in Brimfield, 105 W. Clay St. Call (309) 446-3811.

today (Oct. 9) at 6 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood. Call (309) 742-2431 to register. s Sign Language – Learn sign language today (Oct. 9) at 6:30 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood. Email sanderfamily@mchsi.com. You may begin the class at any time. s Yoga Class – Free class Friday (Oct. 10) from 9:10-10:10 a.m. at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville. s Free Bread – Bread available every Friday Publicize Your Event at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Call us at (309) 741-9790 Methodist Church. s Harvest Home – Haror email information about s Legion Breakfast – vest Home fund raiser at your upcoming event to All you can eat breakthe Yates City Commumartha@wklypost.com. fast at American Legion nity Center Oct. 16 from #16 in Canton Saturday 4:30-7 p.m. All you can eat Breakfast for (Oct. 11) from 7-10 a.m. Cost $6. Supper for $9. s Pumpkin Craft – Pumpkin Make s Blood Drive – Oct. 16 from 2-7 p.m. It/Take It Saturday (Oct. 11) from 9 a.m. at Akron-Princeville Fire Department, to 1 p.m at Morrison and Mary Wiley Li- 240 E. Main St. brary, Elmwood. Craft takes about 20 s Block Party – A small carnival for minutes. families is open to the public Oct. 18 s Dakota Dance – A junior high school from 1-4 p.m. at Faith United Presbytedance in Honor of Dakota Ramp will be rian Church in Yates City. Inflatables, Saturday (Oct 11) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at face painting, cake walk, snacks. Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood. s Widow Support – Widow’s Support Tickets $10. All proceeds go to St. Jude. Group meets Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. at Salem s Bible Study – Elmwood Bible Study Township Library, Yates City.

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Time passes oddly on daytime television How fast a clock runs depends on what you’re doing. Oh, sure, there are those who will tell you that a minute is 60 seconds long no matter where you go, but they’re wrong. If you’re doing something fun, like attending a concert of someone you like, then a minute may only last a few seconds. The Jon whole concert GALLAGHER will be over before you know it. On the other hand, if you’re doing something that you don’t enjoy, that same minute may drag on for an hour or more. I have been in some lectures where, I swear, the clock actually ran backward. One group of people who have absolutely no concept of time at all are the writers of soap operas. I’m not an expert on this because I’ve only been hooked on two different soap operas in my life, but it’s an observation I’ve managed to make just using these two. My grandma always had these “daytime dramas” that she called

her “stories” that were on most weekday afternoons. Whenever I was at her house, she tried to watch them, but explained that if she did miss one, it was pretty easy to catch up. Most of her “stories” had plots that adults were interested in, but certainly not a 10-year-old kid. The first soap I was hooked on was one that ran from 1966-1970 called “Dark Shadows.” It was nothing like her “stories.” This soap opera had some romantic things going on, but mainly it had ghosts, werewolves and vampires – things that pre-teen boys go nuts over. As it turns out, quite a few people enjoyed it and it became one of the more popular soaps of the day. I guess it wasn’t that popular, though, as it was suddenly taken off the air after just 1,245 episodes. Still, it has a cult following with conventions and rebroadcasts nearly 50 years later. NBC tried to revamp (pardon the pun) in the 1990s, and just last year, Johnny Depp starred in a movie that rebooted the entire “Dark Shadows” franchise. My daughter Erin found a bunch

of old tapes of the original series and gave them to me as a Christmas gift last year. It’s going to take a while to get through 1,245 episodes, but other than writing this column, I don’t have a lot to do during the day, so…. The one thing that I’ve noticed as I’ve begun watching is that the writers have no concept of time. I’ve seen the first 20 episodes now, which encompassed about a month in real time, and they’ve not advanced the plot much beyond what they told us in the very first episode. It would appear that in the first 20 episodes, only a couple days have passed and all we really know is that some guy came back to town, and that has one of the main family members worried. No wonder Grandma told me she could miss a day and catch up quickly. Nothing happens! Later on in the series, they’ll be doing some time travelling, going back a couple hundred years through some sort of portal they’ve found in the creepy old house they all live in. I don’t remember all the details, but do remember begging

Illinois has stop signs everywhere. I looked up the word “stop” in the New Oxford American Dictionary, which says (among a lot of other definitions): “a cessation of movement or operation.” That seems clear. A friend of mine and I often meet at the Starbucks near the Shoppes (proRandy nounced “shopFRITZ EEs” for those of you of sarcastic bent) at Grand Prairie. There’s a four-way stop just northeast of the coffee shop. We usually sit outside. I watch cars. NOBODY, NOBODY, NOBODY stops at that stop sign – not at any one of the four. They often barely slow down. And nobody slows down (not stop, per the law) behind the stop sign (which Illinois law says you must). The Williamsfield driver’s instructor told his class just that (I

was listening) so I know that “stopping behind the stop sign” is the law. He said that failure to do so in the driving test is an automatic fail, and he worked for them at one time. It’s not just that stop sign, of course; it’s ALL stop signs. Also true of “right turn on red after stop.” The last two words are emphasized because most barely slow down making the maneuver. When I actually do stop, it is not uncommon for the person behind me to honk and give me the famous single-digit-salute. For following the law. And how often are you passing by someone at a stop sign who is “crawling forward,” like a crouched panther, waiting for you to pass so they can leap onto the highway behind you? Are they waiting? Are they going to lunge out in front? Who knows? Is it asking too much to actually stop while you’re waiting for a car to pass? In rural “traffic” (not much of it), waiting doesn’t take

very long. In Peoria (usually) I especially like the “spinners.” The car is stopped and it looks like it’s still moving. How often does someone pull out in front of you and proceed like a snail when there is no other car coming in either direction for 17 miles? Of course everybody does stop if there’s a cop present. Because I used to teach government, I got to ride with a state policeman a couple of times. It was fascinating: We existed in this island of slowmoving, traffic-obeying (even the smallest rules) sea of car-hood. So we know that drivers know the rules; they just don’t bother to follow them. And don’t get me started on tailgating. (I’m starting.) Just the other day I was driving back from Peoria, going 8 miles over the speed limit. This guy in some big truck (from Iowa) came up behind me about a half-car length behind my bumper. I’m sure he was going at least 85.

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my mom to record each day’s offering on my brand new (audio) cassette recorder so I could at least listen to the show when school was in session. Later in life, back in the early ’80s, my wife and I both got interested in “General Hospital.” We weren’t alone. Luke and Laura were captivating most of America back then, and while the plot didn’t have anyone who chomped on people’s necks, they did have spies, underworld figures, and a really cool guy who was an international cop who spoke with an Australian accent (he had a cool name too – Robert Scorpio). Time on that soap moved at two speeds. One was hard pressed to keep up with the continental shift;

the other moved like a “Star Wars: vessel. It took forever for something to happen plot-wise, and to be honest, if you watched just once a week, you could keep up. The big problem was with ages. There was an older character played by David Lewis named Edward Quartermaine. He looked to be in his 70s since he had adult children who seemed to be in their 40s. His wife looked like she might have grown up with Abe Lincoln. Anyway, I stopped watching “General Hospital” by the late ’80s, but I understand that the Edward Quartermaine character outlived not just David Lewis, but also two other actors who took over the role. I was told that Edward the character was finally killed off just a cou-

ple of years ago. Edward never seemed to age, but another character couldn’t age fast enough. Two characters had a baby to great hoopla and within three years, that baby had grown into a difficult teenager who was already in trouble with boys. It was just about that time that I stopped watching. I could have handled the flashforward aging thing, but the parents were still embroiled in whatever plot they had been three years earlier. You’ll have to excuse me now. I’ve got to get back to watching “Dark Shadows” and see if they ever get around to telling us why the one character is so worried about the other one showing up.

Benefit for Chris Owens set for Oct. 17 in Brimfield BRIMFIELD – A benefit for Chris Owens will be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Brimfield American Legion. Owens died June 14 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Proceeds from the benefit will be used to purchase a headstone and the remaining money will be put into a trust fund for his children. He leaves behind two small chil-

dren Lilli and Levi, the mother of his children Melissa Arbogast; and his mother Mary McKown Johnson, all of Brimfield. Plans for the benefit include a raffle for a cash prize of $500. Also raffled will be a 32-inch Seiki TV, Class LED HDTV. Tickets may be purchased from family members before the benefit and one does not need to be present to win.

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Dahinda man arrested for DUI charges

DAHINDA – After the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call about 10 p.m. Sept. 27 concerning a possible DUI, a deputy responded and observed the reported vehicle moving erratically in the area of Knox Highway 12 and U.S. Route 150, police said. A sheriff’s officer pulled over a Chevrolet pickup driven by Ryan McNeeley, 28, of Dahinda, performed roadside tests, and arrested him for Driving Under the Influence, illegal transportation of liquor, and improper lane usage. He was transported to the Knox County Jail and his vehicle towed from the scene.

Juvenile ticketed in Sept. 28 crash

KICKAPOO – A 17-year-old Peoria girl about 3 p.m. Sept. 28 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the 1995 Chrysler she was driving struck the rear of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driven by Nancy Williams,

53, of Mapleton, who’d been stopped at the intersection of U.S. Route 150 and Kickapoo-Edwards Road, according to reports. There were no injuries.

Motorist cited in accident at Dollar General store

ELMWOOD – – Deanna Christian, 24, of Elmwood was ticketed for failure to yield and no valid driver’s license after the 2006 Jeep she was driving west on Main St. turned into the Dollar General store parking lot in front of an 1999 Oldsmobile driven eastbound by 47-year-old Brian Parish of Elmwood, Elmwood police said. There were no injuries.

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• Amanda Martin, 35, of Farmington, on Oct. 3 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Larry Woodley, 40, of Edwards on Oct. 3 was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of failure to appear, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Benjamin Sanders, 27, of Princeville on Oct. 5 was arrested

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In addition to the raffle, there will be a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, bake sale, bags tournament and barbecue pork dinner. The band Comatose Catfish will play from 7-9 p.m. The family wishes to stress the importance of organ donation. They find it very comforting that Chris passed the gift of life along to two kidney recipients as an organ donor.

by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office to hold for another agency, and he was transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Travis Smith, 20, of Dahinda, on Oct. 5 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

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• Oct. 5 – James Robertson of Galesburg on U.S. Route 150 near Knox Highway 12 in Persifer Township.

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• One highlight of the Spoon River Drive in last week’s Weekly Post was incorrect because of incomplete information provided to the newspaper. Elmwood is hosting a sausage and biscuit breakfast, but it’s sponsored by the Cottonwood Cemetery trustees, who’ll also be serving from 6:30-10:30 this Saturday morning at the United Methodist Church, 821 W. Main St. in Elmwood.

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sioners, and on whether to eliminate the office of Recorder of Deeds (with its duties merged into the office of County Clerk in 2016). Further, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on keeping judges: Retention votes are for Judge of the Appellate Court, 3rd Judicial District (with William E. Holdridge and Mary K. O'Brien up to be retained). On Fulton and Knox ballots, voters also may vote whether or not to retain for Judge of the Circuit Court, 9th Judicial Circuit (James B. Stewart, David L. Vancil, Jr., and Paul L. Mangieri). Peoria ballots offer the choice of retaining the Judge of the Circuit Court, 10th Judicial Circuit (Stephen A. Kouri). County Clerks provided the following information on sample ballotsâ€™ contested races: FEDERAL U.S. Senator James D. â€œJimâ€? Oberweis, Republican Richard J. Durbin, Democratic Sharon Hansen, Libertarian Representative 17th Congressional District Bobby Schilling, Republican Cheri Bustos, Democrat [Write-in available] Representative 18th Congressional District

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I was in the passing lane because many were out for Sunday driving, going 15 (an exaggeration). He was, therefore, forced to slow down into that miniscule distance between myself and him. I imagine he was trying to intimidate me with his BIG TRUCK, but he didnâ€™t. Screw him. I hope he felt appropriately macho when he was finally able to pass. Takes a he-man to push on that accelerator. To this same driving instructor I mentioned the two-second rule. He held up three fingers and said â€œitâ€™s a three-second rule.â€? Because students were present I

didnâ€™t say much more, but good luck with three seconds. As above, nobody observes this â€œfollowingâ€? rule. Everybody tailgates. Donâ€™t get me started on the freeways around Chicago (this time I wonâ€™t). Imagine flying by in an airplane and looking down on a long, deserted stretch of rural Illinois highway. There, up ahead, are just two cars. One is following the other seven inches behind. Why not pass? Why not lag back a bit? I sure donâ€™t know. The other night I was driving home, at night, when somebody in a blue Jeep began following me about a foot behind my back

bumper. I let this go on for a while until I saw a couple of deer. Then I thought: â€œWhat if a deer was in front of me? Iâ€™d be wearing that Jeep.â€? I pulled over and let him pass. Then the fool slowed down in front of me. Thanks, buddy; I gave him plenty of room. Three seconds. At least. Enough of this rant. Illinois has driving laws for safety. A 4,000pound vehicle, going 75 miles per hour, has about the same force as a freight train (another exaggeration). What happens when two of them hit? Anyway, I donâ€™t think itâ€™s asking too much for people to obey laws.

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Elmwood council terminates administrator Zimmerman By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to fire Economic Development Coordinator and Zoning/Building Code Officer Chris Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who’d been on the job for eight months, declined the Council’s offer to resign. “I hope it speaks to my character,” said the 35-year-old Zimmerman, “but I’m not a quitter.” After starting as City Administrator on Feb. 10, he had his title and duties changed in July to focus on development issues. He was most recently responsible for Tax-Increment Financing and Revolving Loan Fund activities, Streetscape and sidewalk construction projects, and zoning and building-inspector coordination. His discharge includes a separation package of one month’s pay, about $4,000. Various unfinished assignments and ongoing obligations will be met, according to Mayor J.D. Hulslander, who said the Council will have a special meeting on Monday (Oct. 13). During that meeting the Council will discuss how best to fill Zimmerman’s duties and will consider whether or not to open a search for an administrative position. The Maurer-Stutz engineering firm in Peoria and consultant Patricia Landes both are available to assist with For The Weekly Post

zoning issues, according to Alderman Bob Paige. After gathering his personal items and preparing to leave City Hall, Zimmerman told the Council, “I enjoyed the experience. I really did.” In other business, the Council heard a presentation by Sally Hanley of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois explaining a possible group application for a new Enterprise Zone designation from a rural Peoria County consortium made up of Elmwood, Brimfield, Princeville, Hanna City and Chillicothe. Before meeting the late-December deadline, the area would have to be defined, inter-governmental agreements drafted, a public hearing held, and ordinances passed, Hanley said. Elmwood now has an Enterprise Zone area – in which building materials’ sales taxes are exempted, property taxes are abated for up to five years, and some building and zoning fees waived – but it expires at the end of 2016. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is letting 92 Enterprise Zones statewide expire and requiring reapplication for interested communities, and it has new criteria. It can take a year for the applications to be reviewed, she said. The Council also: • Amended the snow-removal ordiContinued on Page 10

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Farmington council waiting on proposed rail-to-trail project By MICHELLE SHERMAN

FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council is holding off on committing to a Canton Park District-backed project to turn a portion of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad into a trail. Farmington City Manager Rollen Wright told the council he had received communication from Jon Johnson, executive director of the Canton Park District, regarding the north-south portion of BNSF railway between Farmington and Dunfermline. A few years ago, the Canton Park District had approached BNSF wanting a price they would take for the roughly 15-mile span of track and, Wright said, it took nearly two years to even get an answer from BNSF. The original amount was in the neighborhood of $100 million, Wright said. Following that figure, the Canton Park District solicited an independent appraisal to counter-offer BNSF. The appraisal will cost $20,000, and the Canton Park District wants other municipalities along the stretch of rail, including the City of Farmington, to commit to part of the appraisal fee. The Canton Park District, Johnson said in his email, is prepared to contribute $5,000 toward the appraisal. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a non-profit based in Washington, D.C., which promotes converting former rail lines nto multi-purpose trails. But the For The Weekly Post

process can take years and can get stalled for a number of reasons. “I’d hate to see a lot of money go into something that you may not see an answer on, let alone a benefit on, for years to come,” said Ward Two Alderman Jeff Vogel. Mayor Kenn Stufflebeam agreed, wanting first to be sure that enough groups are interested in supporting the project before committing city funds. “The City of Farmington is definitely interested,” he said, “but we want to see who all is going to come to the table.” In other business the council: • Approved the use of the city’s jackhammer and backhoe to assist in demolition that will create a lighted municipal parking lot on East Fort Street. The project is being funded by the Bank of Farmington and, once completed, the lot will be signed over to the city. • Approved moving forward with the creation of an ordinance to re-draw ward boundaries to accommodate newly annexed properties and changes in population. • Approved the purchase of a new server for the Farmington Police Department for $3,000 from TimbukTech. • Heard an update regarding the possibility of assuming the old Farmington Area Public Library District building as a city building. Wright took five samples from the building and has sent them off to be analyzed for asbestos.

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Larry Boyer of Elmwood found these hen of the woods mushrooms (and three others he left behind) under a Peoria County oak tree earlier this month. The largest mushroom weighed 15 pounds. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

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nance to clarify responsibility for downtown ramps, stairways and crosswalks, for sidewalks in non-business districts; and for the type of snow/ice melt approved for use in the 100 blocks of North and South Magnolia Street and 100 blocks of East and West Main Street; • Made an additional half mile of East Main Street from Rose Street to the city limits a designated snow route, prohibiting on-street parking when snow accumulates to permit plowing;

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• Referred any land use updates to the Zoning Board before Council consideration of a new map being generated by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission; • Accepted a $1,000 bid by Brian Parm of Elmwood for a used police car, contingent on the purchase occurring before 5 p.m. Oct. 21; and • Approved closing East Evergreen and North Rose Streets, on the east and north sides of the Square, for the church-organized “Trunk or Treat” event on Oct. 26.

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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Summer Schedule Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm

EDWARDS 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

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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 pm Sat. Mass: 4:30 pm Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org

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Dorothy Gilles to celebrate 101st birthday on Oct. 23

PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, Oct. 10 – 9:30 am Marcy’s Auction Center, Farmington Go to auctionzip.com ID#1314 for pictures and listings Primitives, Collectibles, Coins, 2 Elgin Pocket watches, Mantle clock, Iron Grates, Iron Skillets, Wood boxes, Movie Posters, Dazey Churn, Glassware, Pocket knives, Campaign Buttons, Fluter, Stone jug, sled, die Cast Cars, JD Tractors, Banks, Roll top desk, cedar chest, shelving, hutch top, framed pictures and Much More!

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PRINCEVILLE – Dorothy Gilles, a life-long resident of the Princeville/Laura area, will celebrate her 101st birthday Oct. 23. She was born Oct. 23, 1913, near Dunlap, to Leo H. and Josephine Heinz. She and her husband, Edwin, Gilles farmed in the Laura area, raised six children, and retired to Princeville. Dorothy will celebrate with a family dinner and a party at her residence. She would appreciate receiving cards. They can be sent to: Cornerstone Rehab and Care Center, 5533 North Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL, 61616.

Italian-American Society recognizes Columbus Day

PEORIA – The Italian-American Society of Peoria will hold its recognition of Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Sunday (Oct. 12) starting at 3 p.m. at the Columbus statue in Upper Bradley Park. The public is invited. The Knights of Columbus Honor Guard will lead a procession to the statue followed by comments from several individuals, including IAS scholarship recipient Kristi Guz-

man on the subject of heritage.

Columbus Day not a school holiday in all districts Parents are reminded that Columbus Day on Monday (Oct. 13) is an optional holiday for school districts. Elmwood CUSD 332, Princeville CUSD 326 and Williamsfield CUSD 210 all will take off the holiday. Brimfield CUSD 309 and Farmington CUSD 265 are in school.

Princeville grad competes in livestock judging

GALVA – Black Hawk College student Savannah Speckhart of Princeville was one of the Livestock Judging Team members who finished in the Top 10 in the junior college division at the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition Contest in Omaha, Neb., Sept. 27-28. The team from BHC East Campus finished as the 2nd High Team, finishing just three points behind Fort Scott Community College of Fort Scott, Kan.

Veterans Day poster contest in Peoria County

In honor of Veterans Day, Heddington Oaks is hosting a Poster Art Contest for Peoria County students in grades K-5. Participants are encouraged to create artistic visions that convey thanks and appreciation to veterans and current military personnel. Students’ artwork will be on dis-

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play at Heddington Oaks during the week of Veterans Day, from Nov. 10-14. Winners receive an Art Prize Package. The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Entries may be hand-delivered to Heddington Oaks, 2223 W. Heading Ave in West Peoria, or mailed to Veterans Day Poster Contest, Peoria County, 324 Main Street Room 502, Peoria, IL 61602. The contest is open to all Peoria County students. Details are online at www.HeddingtonOaks.com.

Diocesan Council of women meets Oct. 18

PEORIA – Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, Bishop of Peoria, will celebrate the opening Eucharistic liturgy for the biannual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, to be held at St. Jude’s Parish Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Theme for the day is “Make Known the Glorious Splendor of God’s Kingdom.” Speakers include Bob Gilligam, Director of the Catholic Counsel of Illinois, Christie Schilling, a young Catholic mother of Colona, and Sister Irene Baquiran, Mary Queen of Heaven Missionary from the Philippines. All parish women’s groups in the diocese of Peoria are urged to send members to the convention. Cost is $21 and reservations are to be sent by Oct. 10 to: Jane Harris, 932 W. Oakview Drive, Peoria, IL 61615.

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois:

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The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.1 OF ARTICLE I OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I – BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 8.1. CRIME VICTIMS’ VICTIM’S RIGHTS.

(a) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights as provided by law: (1) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy and to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process. (2) The right to notice and to a hearing before a court ruling on a request for access to any of the victim’s records, information, or communications which are privileged or confidential by law. (3) (2) The right to timely notification of all court proceedings. (4) (3) The right to communicate with the prosecution. (5) (4) The right to be heard at any post-arraignment court proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue and any court proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, or sentencing. make a statement to the court at sentencing. (6) (5) The right to be notified of information about the conviction, the sentence, the imprisonment, and the release of the accused. (7) (6) The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused. (8) (7) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process. (9) The right to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of release after arrest and conviction. (10) (8) The right to be present at the trial and all other court proceedings on the same basis as the accused, unless the victim is to testify and the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be materially affected if the victim hears other testimony at the trial. (11) (9) The right to have present at all court proceedings, subject to the rules of evidence, an advocate and or other support person of the victim’s choice. (12) (10) The right to restitution.

(b) The victim has standing to assert the rights enumerated in subsection (a) in any court exercising jurisdiction over the case. The court shall promptly rule on a victim’s request. The victim does not have party status. The accused does not have standing to assert the rights of a victim. The court shall not appoint an attorney for the victim under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to alter the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorney The General Assembly may provide by law for the enforcement of this Section.

(d) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section creates a cause of action in equity or at law for compensation, attorney’s fees, or damages against the State, a political subdivision of the State, an officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any political subdivision of the State, or an officer or employee of the court. or in any law enacted under

(e) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section shall be construed as creating (1) a basis for vacating a conviction or (2) a ground for any relief requested by the defendant appellate relief in any criminal case.

EXPLANATION

The Constitution sets forth substantial rights for crime victims. The proposed amendment expands certain current rights: 1) Victims are currently entitled to fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process. The amendment would also provide that they shall be protected from harassment, intimidation and abuse. 2) Victims currently can make a statement to the court when a criminal defendant is sentenced to punishment. The amendment would allow a victim to be heard at any proceeding that involves the victim’s rights, and any proceeding involving a plea agreement, release of the defendant or convicted individual, or sentencing. 3) Victims may obtain information about conviction, sentencing, imprisonment or release. The amendment would require prosecutors and the court to notify victims of those events before they happen.

The amendment would also grant additional rights to crime victims: 1) A victim would have a right to formal notice and a hearing before the court rules on any request for access to the victim’s information which is privileged or confidential information. 2) A victim would have the right to have the judge consider the victim’s safety and the safety of his or her family before deciding whether to release a criminal defendant, setting the amount of bail to be paid before release, or setting conditions of release after arrest or conviction. 3) The victim would have the right to assert his or her rights in any court with jurisdiction over the criminal case, but would not have the same rights as the prosecutor or the criminal defendant and the court could not appoint an attorney for the victim at taxpayer expense.

The proposed amendment would not alter the powers, duties or responsibilities of the prosecutor. Further, a criminal defendant would not be able to challenge his or her conviction on the basis of a failure to follow these provisions. Explanation of Amendment

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution

The proposed amendment makes changes to Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights. The proposed amendment would expand certain rights already granted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

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For the proposed amendment of Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution

To the Electors of the State of Illinois:

The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The section would ensure no person could be denied the right to register to vote or cast a ballot based on his or her race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. At the general election to be held on November 4, 2014, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 8 TO ARTICLE III OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III – SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS SECTION 8. VOTER DISCRIMINATION

No person shall be denied the right to register to vote or to cast a ballot in an election based on race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income.

EXPLANATION

The proposed amendment would prohibit any law or procedure that intentionally discriminates or has an unequal effect upon the right of a person to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. The proposed amendment does not change the requirements for voting. A voter must still be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of Illinois for more than 30 days, and be 18 years of age. Explanation of Amendment

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution

The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment would prohibit any law that disproportionately affects the rights of eligible Illinois citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

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Brimfield Board makes quick work of trees, memorial & park By TERRY BIBO

BRIMFIELD – A 24-minute Brimfield Board of Trustees meeting seemed too good to be true Monday night. In short order, trustees accepted five trees and a memorial stone/bench, heard Brimfield Village Park was officially expanded by nine acres, and arranged to honor a longtime public servant. And they heard that purchase of a For The Weekly Post

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police car from Elmwood might enable shared services – a possible resolution to an issue which has occupied the executive board for months. “If we had a car here, we could be part of the Elmwood Police Department,” said trustee Allison Porter. She has been investigating the police issue for the board by talking with Elmwood City Administrator Chris Zimmerman, but has not heard back from Elmwood Police Chief Aaron Bean.

“That seems a little generous,” said board President Dan Fishel. Board members quickly agreed to send a letter and ask for a meeting with Elmwood officials. After trustee Mike Meinders checked the prices for a spade truck with Green View Nursery and Hoerr Nursery, trustees agreed to spend up to $1,200 for the lower-cost option with Green View. The funds will enable the village to move five large shade trees to village property.

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Trustees also approved of plans to honor longtime civic activists Reitha and Bernard Beever with a stone and perhaps a bench at the park. “We would be willing to finance a cement foundation,” said daughter Bernie Brattain. Fishel said the family had gone above and beyond what the city would have asked of them. Finally – spoiler alert – trustees plan to invite longtime crossing guard Dale Continued on Page 16

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I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendments, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendments, Arguments in Favor of the Amendments and Arguments Against the Amendments and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this 27th day of June, 2014. Jesse White Secretary of State

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PRINCEVILLE – Sean M. Flaugher, 32, of Mackinaw, brother of a Princeville woman, died on Sept. 30 at his residence. Born June 29, 1982, in Peoria to Mark and Terri Flaugher, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Terri (John) Luick of Hopedale; his father and stepmother, Mark (Cindy) Flaugher; two daughters, Bristol M. Flaugher and Amelia B. Hixon-Flaugher, both of Mackinaw; his significant other, Ashley Hixon of Mackinaw; five sisters, Jonie (Tim) Connolly of Princeville, Shalisha Schaub of Louisiana, Amy Miller of Louisiana, Rhonda (Bill) Street

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• Flavel Clark, 70, Farmington • Sean Flaugher, 32, Mackinaw • Gloria Johnson, 85, Williamsfield • Margaret Williams, 87, Peoria

of Blair, Neb., and Kim (Dennis) Herskind of Bellevue, Neb.; two brothers, Dan (Dawn) Boles of Peoria Heights and Mark Lyndell Flaugher II of Louisiana; grandparents, Sharon (Rick) Johnston of Peoria, Chuck (Dora) Reason of Arkansas, Lyndell Flaugher of Texas and Richard Luick of Tremont; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation was Saturday (Oct. 4) at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria, followed by military rites. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

Gloria Joanne Johnson

WILLIAMSFIELD – Gloria Joanne Johnson, 85, Williamsfield, died on Sept. 29 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband Lyle Johnson on Aug. 5, 2009, her parents, grandparents, Elmer and Elizabeth German and Charlie and Nettie Caldwell, two brothers, James C. and Gerald F. German Sr., nephew, Robert German and sister-in-law, Peggy German. Those who are left to mourn her passing are sisters-in-law, Car-

rel German of Tampa, Fla. and Charlotte Fletcher of Brimfield. Funeral services were Oct. 2 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church, with burial in Williamsfield Cemetery. Private condolences may be left at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Williams

YATES CITY – Margaret J. Williams, 87, of Peoria, mother of a Yates City man, died on Oct. 2 at her residence. Surviving are her children, Kelly (Maureen) Williams of Yates City, DeAnn (John) Ruggles of Bartonville, Roger Williams of Peoria, Kevin (Aimee) Williams of Peoria, Kim Williams of Germantown Hills, Crystal Williams of Peoria, and Candy Williams of Bethalto; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob (Suzanne) Williams of Florida; one sister, Bette Allen of Brownstown; and one niece, Connie Largent of Brownstown. Funeral services were Oct. 7 at The Wilton Mortuary, with burial in Parkview Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com. Obituary Policy: We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch and $5 per picture. Forms are available at The Weekly Post, 115 W. Main St.; Elmwood, IL. Or call 309-741-9790.

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Sollenberger to the November meeting so they can celebrate his many years of service. Sollenberger has been unable to serve; Barb Shipley was approved to take his place when she recovers from knee surgery. Fishel said Sollenberger has served so long no one is quite sure when he started. “I think he stopped a Flintstone car,” Fishel

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said. Purchasing nine acres from Ronald L. Jenkins and Terry Sewell to add to Brimfield Village Park will cost the village $102,000 out of a total cost of $115,000. The Brimfield Area Men’s Club – which donated the original park – is pitching in the rest of the cost.

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Elba fire district OKs levy, hears complaints at meeting By BILL KNIGHT

YATES CITY – Elba-Salem Fire Protection District trustees on Monday approved a tax levy but did little in regards to new concerns about firefighter actions. The levy is $154,000, a 1.3 percent increase over last year’s, according to ESFPD attorney Wayne Statham, who said the audit, liability insurance and ambulance line items stay the same, but the general corporate fund increases from $81,500 to $83,500. The trustees – Gerald Buckman, Gene Saunders and Greg Wessel – unanimously OK’d the resolution. The trustees heard three letters from critics of the department’s management, including one anonymous note complaining about an apparent violation of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA generally prohibits disclosing patients’ protected health information without their consent unless it’s for treatment, payment or health-care operations. Allegedly, an ESFPD first responder on his own informed a patient’s out-ofstate family member about an injured relative, and later discussed the call at a tavern. Trustees took the information under advisement. Wessell asked Statham for a future report on HIPAA and the district’s liability for such disclosure, and For The Weekly Post

noted that he’d been privately contacted by the family, who requested no action be taken despite the possible violation. Saunders excused the behavior as understandable in a small town, saying, “I know there are rules and regulations, but even though it may not be legally done, if it was my wife or me, I’d want to be called.” Supposedly, HIPAA-covered entities have to engage in a four-point “risk assessment” to determine whether an incident qualifies as a breach and, if so, send written notice to affected parties no later than 60-days after discovering the breach. Agencies are also required to report breaches to the Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (but when they do so depends on how large a breach is). In other business, the trustees voted to make a regular $27,691 payment on the new fire truck; proposed bylaws were delayed again so the committee and Statham can meet to determine whether it may be more appropriate to draft the language as a department policy and procedures manual (to be considered at the trustees’ December meeting); Chief John McKinty reported 21 calls in the last two months; auto extraction training was postponed until March; five pagers were purchased; and “Santa’s Breakfast” is set for Dec. 13.

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Princeville 3rd in IESA baseball

A-Town. EAST PEORIA – Princeville battled Jessica Link had nine kills to lead through extra innings twice last weekthe Lady Indians, who also got seven end to claim a third-place trophy at the assists from Alissa Bauer and five digs IESA Class 2A baseball tournament at from Morgan Florey. Florey, Link and the EastSide Centre. Last Saturday in the third-place game, Payton Teel all had two aces apiece. B-E is at Astoria tonight. the Princes (16-2) scored four runs in Elsewhere, Princeville (15-6) lost to the 11th inning to defeat Bismark-HenAnnawan on Monday, 30-28, 25-16. ning, 5-1. Brooke Gardner had six kills in the Justin Janssen was 3-for-5 for the loss, Claire Berchtold had seven asPrinces, Finley Crear had two hits and an RBI and Matthew Butterfield got the sists, Anna Schupbach had six digs and two aces and Tasha win on the mound, Martin had four pitching four innings of blocks for the Lady shutout ball. Princes Earlier that day, On Oct. 2, Princeville lost 5-3 to Princeville defeated Morris Saratoga (22-1) Midwest Central 25in the semifinals. 18, 17-25, 25-15 as Crear drove in two runs Gardner had 11 kills for the Princes in the and Berchtold racked semifinal loss. up 17 assists. Libby On Friday, Dwyer and Bridget Princeville won its first Talley had three aces quarterfinal game 4-1 each, Talley had six over Tremont (13-4) in digs and Lucy Waid 11 innings. Janssen had two blocks. pitched four shutout inFlorey had five digs and Morgan Williamsfield (13nings for the win, Adam Snedden was 2- two aces in Brimfield-Elmwood’s 10) lost its last outing win over A-Town on Monday. to Midland 23-25, for-4 with two runs Photo by Collin Fairfield. 25-23, 25-20. scored and Eli Wieland had two hits. • Junior high – Junior high cross Teutopolis beat Saratoga 5-1 in the 2A country teams will compete in sectiontitle game. als this Saturday. Class 1A squads In other action, Bartonville Monroe Brimfield, Elmwood and Princeville (14-2) placed third in Class 1A with a 6- compete at Northeast Junior High 5 win over Gifford. Normal Parkside School in East Moline at 10:30 and all (21-4) won the Class 3A state title. three are in contention to reach state. Class 2A Farmington is at Schuy-Rush • Volleyball – The Brimfield-Elmwood volleyball team improved to 12Park at 10 a.m. 7 and 6-2 in the Prairieland Conference Also, girls basketball season is well Monday with a 25-14, 25-17 win over underway for junior high teams.

Logan Green starts forward with the game-tying touchdown run last Friday in Princeville’s 10-7 overtime win at United.

FG lifts Princes past United By JEFF LAMPE

MONMOUTH – Mitchell Janssen has been starting as placekicker for Princeville since he was a freshman. Few kicks have meant as much as the 22-yard field goal he made last Friday. Janssen’s clutch kick in overtime boosted the Princes (5-1, 3-1 Lincoln Trail) to a comeback win at United (4-2, 31 LTC). Janssen Princeville forced overtime with a drive late in the fourth quarter. After going scoreless for more than three quarters, the Princes shifted gears on offense. “We hadn’t had a lot going so we tried a little different scheme,” coach Jon Carruthers said. “Mitch was reading his keys well. He’d hand off to Logan (Green) if it was open or throw a screen to the slot. “We kind of kept them off balance all the way down the field.” Green, who led Princeville with 122 yards on 19 carries, capped the drive Weekly Post Staff Writer

with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:46 left and Janssen made the extra point. But on the ensuing kickoff, elated Princes fans got a scare as United broke free on the return. Only a saving tackle by Luke Cokel at the Princeville 45-yard line kept the game tied. “That was huge,” Carruthers said. So was the Princeville defense in overtime. After winning the toss, the Princes opted to defend first. “We knew if we stopped them on four plays we had Mitch as a weapon to kick a field goal,” Carruthers said. After stopping United, the Princes scored a touchdown that was called back when the back judge flagged a lineman for helping push the pile. From there it was up to Janssen to boot his game winner. “He’s had pressure on him before, but not like that,” Carruthers said. “There weren’t many people who thought we would win but our team.” Next up for the Princes is Friday’s Homecoming showdown with Annawan-Wethersfield (3-3, 1-3), which has lost three straight. TWP Pick: Annawan-W 14, Princeville 12

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agna said. He jokes that lifting has built up his already large legs. “Luckily I have very good genetics. I’ve always had good legs,” Balagna said. “Coach (Vallas) always messes with me saying ‘You’re 185 pounds and all of it is legs’.” By churning those

thick legs, Balagna has run for 940 yards and 14 scores on 112 carries behind an offensive line that has recently started gelling. Balagna can be dangerous in the passing game, as well. Last week in a 46-0 win over West Prairie, he flashed his versatility on a fourthdown play from the Farmers’ 28-yard line.

“I told Coach, ‘Hey listen, I’m wide open on the flats’.” Balagna said. Seventy-two yards later, the short dump pass resulted in an end zone celebration and a 20-0 halftime lead. Balagna also scored on three other short runs, had an interception and ran down West Prairie’s Matt Blackledge to stop what could have been a

100-yard TD return of a fumble. “I thought the play was over and we had scored and then all of the sudden I saw this kid running the other way,” Balagna said. “I sure as heck did not want him to score.” Vallas has come to expect plays like that. “He’s Mr. Hustle. In my opinion, he’s the best player on the field every week,” Vallas said. “I’ve coached a lot of years and I don’t know if I’ve had one better than him.”

With that in mind, Farmers coaches move Balagna to different defensive positions to exploit matchups. “They usually put me where they need more speed,” Balagna said. On Friday, that will likely be in a position where he can best defend the other speedy runner on the field. Unlike a track race though, football is not a mano-a-mano event. “(Balagna) has good speed and vision and he

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can hit holes hard,” Wyatt said. “I think I’ve got a better line than he does, though.” Wyatt also has a more productive backfield mate in fullback Donovan McCoy, who has run for 517 yards. Farmington counters with a more polished passing attack led by quarterback Steven Gilstrap’s 715 yards and 52-of-97 accuracy. Given all that... TWP Pick: E-B 36, Farmington 16

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XC: Meyers: Trojans 4th, 5th in state now

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Hannelore Book, Elmwood

Elmwood High School senior Hannelore Book likes to read in her spare time (fits well with her last name!), and also enjoys writing. These are very commendable activities. Add to those her being a 4year harrier and 3-year trackster, and you have a very complete senior. There’s even more – Hannelore is also in Key Club, Student Council, and Elmwood Excellence. Hannelore began distance running in fifth grade under the tutelage of longtime, successful coach Steve Huber. Her dad, Richard Book, encouraged Hannelore to compete in distance running. He saw potential in her, and he got it right. Hannelore has been successful at cross country and distance running during her Elmwood career. Along with Huber and her Dad, she points to coaches Tony McCoy and Hayley Davis and her mom, Kimberly Book, as her mentors. Finishing strong is Hannelore’s favorite part of a race. Hannelore plans to attend ICC next fall to help decide her career. She is considering being a runner. Hannelore advises young potential runners to “Stay positive and remember why you started.” Elmwood’s Hannelore Book has started a lot of good activities over the years! – Phil Johnson

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fourth- or fifth-best team in the state,” he said, naming Monticello, Tolono Unity and Shelbyville ahead of E-B. “We’ve got 30-35 seconds per man we’ve got to make up in the next month,” Meyers said. “I think the potential is there to have four guys under 15:50 if we really work at it.” The E-B girls are also looking forward after placing fourth on Saturday, just 13 points behind Macomb – the team they beat last year in sectionals to reach the state meet. Eureka (68) edged AnnawanWethersfield (70) for first. “I would have liked to get a trophy, but we finished one spot better than last year,” coach

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Hayley Davis said. “Now we need to work to get our 1-5 split times down for the sectional.” Kendra Gorham was 17th to lead E-B in 20:44 and was followed by Emily McCauley in 21st (20:54), Hannelore Book in 40th (21:50) and Taylor Armbruster in 50th (22:00). That was Armbruster’s best race this season according to Davis. Cassie Karn was E-B’s No. 5 runner in 22:16. Janae Knobloch was 20th in 20:53 to lead Princeville and Amber Campen was 53rd in 22:06 to place first for Farmington, which placed 15th. The E-B boys won the frosh-soph race and had seven of the top eight finishers.

SCOREBOARD Elmwood-Brimfield 55 Beardstown 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 Beardstown Elmwood-B 13 21 14 7 – 55 Scoring Summary First Quarter E-B - Wyatt 76 run (Roling kick) E-B - McCoy 69 run (kick blocked) Second Quarter E-B - Sollenberger 1 run (Roling kick) E-B - Wyatt 40 run (Roling kick) E-B - Totton 17 pass from Houlihan (Roling kick) Third Quarter E-B - McCoy 24 run (Roling kick) E-B - Hart 35 run (Roling kick) Fourth Quarter E-B - Marincic 49 run (Roling kick) Team Statistics WP E-B 35 40 Rushes Rush yds 13 493 Yds per carry 0.4 12.3 2 3 Pass Att Pass Comp 0 1 Had Intercepted 0 0 Pass yds 0 17 Individual Statistics Rushing - E-B: D.McCoy 8-149, Wyatt 9-132, Marincic 4-61, Sollenberger 5-43, Hart 2-38, Houlihan 215, Harkness 4-23, Bowers 3-18, McQuellon 2-10, Fales 1-4. Passing - E-B: Houlihan 1-3-0 17 Receiving - E-B: Totton 1-17 Tackles - E-B: Gilles 8, Passie 8, Fales 7, N.McCoy 5, Wilbur 4, Harlow 4, Sollenberger 3, Novak 2, D.McCoy 2.

Farmington

Prairieland Blue Elmwood-Brim Knoxville Farmington West Prairie Beardstown Havana

Overall W L 5 1 4 2 3 3 3 3 0 6 0 6

Conf W L 4 0 3 1 3 1 2 2 0 4 0 4

Last Friday Elmwood-Brim. 55, Beardstown 0 Farmington 46, West Prairie 0 Knoxville 45, Havana 0 This Friday Elmwood-Brimfield at Farmington, 7 p.m. Havana at Beardstown, 7 p.m. Knoxville at West Prairie, 7 p.m.

Princeville 10 United 7, OT 0 0 0 7 3 – 10 Princeville United 0 7 0 0 0 – 7 Scoring Summary Second Quarter U - Hart 12 pass from Love (Hart kick) Fourth Quarter P - Green 6 run (Janssen kick) Overtime P - Janssen 22 FG Team Statistics U Prin First Downs 9 13 Rushes 43 45 Rush yds 200 169 Yds per carry 4.9 3.8 Pass Att 6 16

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Lincoln Trail Overall Conf W L W L 6 0 4 0 Stark County 5 1 3 1 Princeville United 4 2 3 1 Mercer Co. 4 2 3 1 Mid-County 3 3 2 2 Annawan-Weth. 3 3 1 3 Ridgewood 2 4 0 4 West Central 0 6 0 4 Last Friday Princeville 10, United 7 Mercer County 8, Annawan-Weth. 6 Mid-County 48, West Central 20 Stark County 54, Ridgewood 13 This Friday Princeville vs. Annawan-W, 7 p.m. Mercer Co. vs. Ridgewood, 7 p.m. West Central at Stark Co., 7 p.m. Mid-County at United, 7 p.m. Pass Comp 2 7 Had Intercepted 0 2 21 47 Pass yds Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Green 19-122, Harrison 9-28, Janssen 14-22, Remmert 2-1, Cokel 1-(minus-4). Passing - P: Janssen 7-16-2 47. Receiving - P: Thole 4-16, Harrison 1-17, Remmert 1-10, T. Smith 1-4. Tackles - P: Martin 11, Janssen 11, Hefler 7, Simmons 6, Thole 6, Remmert 6, Sheets 5, Jenkins 5, Eads 4, Delbridge 4.

Farmington 46 West Prairie 0 West Prairie

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Scoring Summary First Quarter F - Balagna 2 run (run failed) F - Balagna 1 run (Berry pass from Gilstrap) Second Quarter F - Balagna 72 pass from Gilstrap (run failed) Third Quarter F - Gilstrap 1 run (pass failed) F - Balagna 1 run (run failed) F - Martinez 5 run (run failed) Fourth Quarter F - Martinez 2 run (Jepson pass from Gilstrap) Team Statistics Farm H First Downs 3 14 32 38 Rushes 45 203 Rush yds Yds per carry 1.4 5.3 4 12 Pass Att Pass Comp 0 10 Had Intercepted 1 0 Pass yds 0 184 Individual Statistics Rushing - F: Balagna 22-129, Gilstrap 5-38, Martinez 6-25, Lansford 4-11. Passing - F: Gilstrap 9-11-0 152. Receiving - F: Berry 4-71, Fruendt 4-30, Balagna 1-72, Lozier 1-10. Tackles - F: Isbell 9, Martinez 7, Balagna 6, Garcia 6, Geber 5, Lozier 3, Fernandez 3.

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Trojans vs. Farmers: Battle of the Backs? By JEFF LAMPE

Max Balagna remembers a junior high school track race. The 200, he thinks. That was the last time he ran head to head against Layne Wyatt. “I believe I won,” Balagna said. Wyatt does not remember the race, but says it is very possible. What the Elmwood-Brimfield senior remembers vividly is that Balagna’s Farmington team won both meetings on the football field last fall. “We want revenge on them for getting us twice last year,” Wyatt said. “It’s still a rivalry, even though we lost both those games.” In fact, when the rivals meet Friday at 7 p.m. in Farmington, the outcome will decide the Prairieland Blue Conference title. “They are out for blood from last year, we know that. The truth is, this is the game for the conference championship,” Farmington coach Toby Vallas said. “I believe in our kids and we’re not going to back down.” Certainly that’s true of Balagna, who along with Wyatt will play an integral role in deciding the game. The two seniors have come a long way from junior high sprinters ... all the way to being recognized as two of the top running backs in central Illinois. “In our conference, (Balagna) is as Weekly Post Staff Writer

Seniors Max Balagna (left) and Layne Wyatt (right) are two of the top running backs in central Illinois and will meet to decide the Prairieland Blue Conference title this Friday in Farmington at 7 p.m. Photos by Crystal Prahl (left) and Jeff Lampe.

good a running back as there is,” E-B coach Todd Hollis said, “other than Layne.” Despite seeing very limited action in two straight blowouts – including eight carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 55-0 rout of Beardstown – Wyatt has rushed for 1,002 yards on just 94 carries for E-B (5-1, 4-0 Prairieland). In other words, Wyatt has averaged a first down every

time he runs the ball. He also has 15 touchdowns to lead the Trojans. “He can score any time he touches it, and that’s nice,” Hollis said. “The thing he’s done over last year, the first few games he averaged over 20 carries per game. Last year I would have been worried about him carrying that much. This year he’s put on a lot of muscle and I don’t worry about him as much. “So we can go to him when we need

him.” Wyatt said long hours in the weight room helped him add 10 pounds in the offseason – the same weight gain Balagna built up through a steady regime of weightlifting that has continued into the season. “I usually work out every morning before school and before practice, except on Thursdays and Fridays,” BalContinued on Page 18

E-B boys win XC invite By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – Every race in the regular season is really just another step toward the ultimate goal for the Elmwood-Brimfield boys cross country team. So while the Trojans enjoyed winning Saturday’s Elmwood Invitational, coach Gregg Meyers left the 30-team, 180-runner event with his eyes fixed firmly on Nov. 8 – the date of the state meet. “We ran fairly well, but we’ve got to get our 1-5 split down to 70 seconds in the next two weeks and under 60 by state,” Meyers said, referring to the time difference between the Trojans first five finishers. “Then Weekly Post Staff Writer

Tasha Martin and Jessica DeVries of Princeville go up for a block against Wethersfield last week in a 25-17, 25-20 loss – one of the few blots in recent week’s on the Princes’ schedule. Photo by Collin Fairfield. For more volleyball results, See Page 18.

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we can do something.” What E-B did Saturday was place four runners in the top 14, with a split of 43 seconds between them and a split of 1:33 to No. 5 runner TJ Meyers. Matt Osmulski led the team in 16:07 to place third, Nate Herridge was fifth (16:21), Derek McCoy was 10th (16:38) and Kelly Hoffmann was 14th (16:50) as the Trojans easily beat runner-up Monmouth Roseville, 48-97. But Meyers’ review of the statewide scene shows plenty of competition looming for E-B, which was ranked No. 1 heading into this season. “Probably right now we’re the Continued on Page 19