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Enterprise Zone could aid recovery in rural areas By BILL KNIGHT
An economic rebound in rural areas has lagged behind suburban or metro areas since the Great Recession, according to a USDA report issued in August, and Peoria County is coordinating a multi-community Enterprise Zone application that could help by encouraging employers to expand or locate in small towns and unincorporated areas. The public-private partnership approach, if OK’d by the Peoria County For The Weekly Post
Weekly Post Area Population Changes Community 2000 2010 Change Brimfield 933 868 -7.0 Elmwood 1,945 2,097 +7.8 Farmington 2,601 2,448 -5.9 Princeville 1,621 1,738 +7.2 Williamsfield 620 578 -6.8 Yates City 725 693 -4.4 SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau
Board at its meeting today (Nov. 13) would create a Rural Peoria Enterprise Zone, a corridor of viable spaces stretch-
ing from Chillicothe west past Princeville, then south to Elmwood and Hanna City. It includes 3.03 square miles in unincorporated areas of the County, plus 0.64 square miles in Chillicothe, 0.54 square miles in Princeville, 0.11 square miles in Elmwood, and 0.03 square miles in Hanna City. If approved, the application would take effect on Jan. 1, 2016, and last at least 10 years. Illinois’ Enterprise Zone Program since 1982 has been designed to stimu-
Golemon writes on Heaven, Hell in first book
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Brimfield High School senior Austin Golemon, 17, recently self-published ”Fallen Angels,” the first in what he plans to be a four-book series. Photo by Cheryl Harlow.
Farmington supports school funding bill By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Community Unit School District 265 Board of Education on Monday (Nov. 10) lent its support to Illinois Senate Bill 16, which would change the way Illinois school districts are funded. District 265 joins more than 170 groups, school districts and superintendents that publicly have declared For The Weekly Post
WILLIAMSFIELD – Hours after an onsite assessment Monday by OSF HealthCare Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Melissa Stokes and an inspector from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that shut down one ambulance but approved another, Williamsfield Fire Protection District trustees said their EMS roster is down to four Emergency Medical Technicians and their interim EMS coordinator Jodi Goodwin is stepping down. Almost 50 people attended the regular monthly meeting, where trustees tried to explain the situation without ignoring advice from their attorneys to remain mum. The District and its ambulance service face a $90,000 fine and revocation of the license to operate after a complaint that requirements concerning oxygen tanks weren’t met, according to IDPH. “It would appear to some that we’re not doing anything,” said trustee Dan Gentry. “We’re working furiously [but] IDPH is refusing to cooperate. “Unfortunately, we can’t disclose everything,” he continued. “We wish we could. We’re extremely frustrated by the delays [and] demands made that we cannot accede to.” One demand from the State is to hire a doctor to oversee the program, said GenFor The Weekly Post
By CHERYL HARLOW
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BRIMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AUTHOR
BRIMFIELD – War is raging between the forces of Heaven and Hell, which are fighting to gain influence in the world of men. After thousands of years, Hell gathers its armies for a final push to destroy the world and enslave all. But before orders can be given, the leader of Hell’s armies vanishes. Along the way, four young adults search to learn who they are and what role they play in the battle between good and evil. If this sounds exciting and innovative, consider that the storyline came from the mind of a student at Brimfield High School. Senior Austin Golemon has written and self-published “Fallen Angels,” a 212-page novel. Golemon plans it to be the first book in a four-
late economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in economically depressed areas through state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief, and improved governmental services in areas designated by state and local government. The purpose of the joint application, according to Mark Rothert, Assistant Peoria County Administrator for Economic Development, is to create a better chance of being selected, act regionally with cooperating municipalities, and
their support to reworking the formula to determine how much money a district receives per student. Backed by Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), SB16 passed the Illinois Senate this spring. The measure is up for debate in the House on Nov. 18. “We are disproportionately punished based on our geography,” said Superintendent John Asplund. “We have kids who go home to a lot more homes (than
elsewhere in the state) where their basic necessities are not being met.” Funding to Illinois schools is determined through a “statutorily defined funding formula,” according to the Illinois State Board of Education. In this formula, the amount of money a school receives is primarily dependent upon the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of the property within the disContinued on Page 13
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Billtown votes to reduce school tax rate By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – Williamsfield School District 210’s tentative levy for 2014 slightly reduced its tax rate and still boosted its revenues since the area’s projected Equalized Assessed Valuation increased 2.8 percent, Superintendent Tim Farquer told the Board of Education Monday night. Based on an EAV of $76.2 million and a tax rate of 4.35, the district will receive about $3.3 For The Weekly Post
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million. The biggest increases are in three funds, Education (up about $90,000), Operations & Maintenance (up $6,000), and retirement (up $4,000). The proposed levy means property valued at $100,000 will pay about $1,450 – $10 less than in 2013, Farquer said. “The value of property is fluctuating, so year to year our rate’s adjusted to keep the operation going,” he said.
The board will vote on it at its next meeting, Dec. 15. In other business, auditor Teresa Welch of Blucker, Kneer and Associates of Galesburg gave the District a clean opinion with a few exceptions. She said it has 394 days of cash on hand, which is “very, very good,” and noted findings where improvements are recommended, such as updating the treasurer’s bond, a lack of segregated duties, and post-employment benefits.
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try, who added that it’s difficult to find a physician to make such a commitment. “We may very well lose our service,” Gentry said. Another trustee, Roger Fitchpatrick, said that
day’s inspection was “intensive,” but he would not say that Williamsfield’s successful, decades-old service was being targeted by OSF or a few Oak Run critics. Some Oak Run residents, such as Dan Congreve and Mary Bush, were present, and Bush recapped six months of
interactions between IDPH and the District, and claimed that OSF St. Mary Medical Center Medical Director Dr. Sergio Morales had a plan to restore service. However, Bush criticized the trustees. “Leadership is absent,” Bush said. Other local leaders
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were supportive, including Village President Michael Gray, who told the trustees, “We support you and if there’s anything we can do, let us know.” In other action before heading into closed session, treasurer Russ Galbreath shared the District’s proposed 2014 levy of $391,150, which includes $156,250 for ambulance services and will be voted on next month, and Fire Chief Jamie Klein recommended Tony Byrd and Phil Rinker to share training officer duties after the resignation of Andy Fritz.
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s Family Bingo – Family bingo, Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood today (Nov. 13), 6 p.m. s Blood Drive – Blood drive Friday (Nov. 14) from 2-6 p.m. at Elmwood Elementary School. s Vendor Show – Shopping Extravaganza at Christ Alive Church Saturday (Nov. 15) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Event features vendors, craft and bake sale. s Holiday Show – Williamsfield Holiday Show at American Legion Hall on Saturday (Nov. 15) 1-4 p.m. Many vendors, hand-made crafts, door prizes. s Book Babies – Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes Nov. 18 at Brimfield Library s Open Gym – Toddler Open Gym Fri- 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 0-3 & caregivers. day (Nov. 14) at Elmwood Township s Story Hour – Story hour for 3-4 year Community Center 9-11 a.m. Cost $2 olds on Nov. 19 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 first child, $1 each adp.m. Call (309) 639ditional. 2630 to register. s Free Bread – Bread Publicize Your Event s Bingo – Kids in Preavailable every Friday Call us at (309) 741-9790 school to 6th grade are at 10 a.m. at Elmwood or email information about invited to play Beanie Methodist Church. your upcoming event to Baby Bingo on Nov. 19 s Yoga Class – Yoga martha@wklypost.com. from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at on Friday (Nov. 14) Brimfield Library. from 9:10 to 10:10 a.m. at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville. Free and s Fundraiser Dinner – Harvest Home open to the public. fundraiser Nov. 20 from 4:30-7 p.m. s Support Group – Widow’s Support catfish fillets, baked potato, Menu: Group meets Saturday (Nov. 15) at salad, dessert at Yates City Community Salem Township Library, Yates City at 9 Center. Cost $9. Carry outs available. a.m. s Support Group – Holiday Grief Sups Bible Study – Elmwood Bible Study port Group Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Elmmeets Sunday (Nov. 16) at 6 p.m. in the wood United Methodist Church. All are basement apartments at 200 S. Althea, welcome. Call (309) 742-7221. Free Elmwood. All are welcome. childcare upon request. s Trivia Test – Test your trivia knowls Holiday Bazaar – Farmington’s First edge Nov. 18 at Kickapoo Creek Winery. Presbyterian Church has a holiday Doors open at 6. Free. Top 3 teams win. s Bible Fun – Bible Fun Night Nov. 18 bazaar and all-you-can-eat soup supper Nov. 22. Bazaar at 2 p.m., soup supper for children 3 through sixth grade from 6-7 p.m. Union Church in Brimfield, 105 3:30-7:30. Silent auction, raffles, crafts. s Card Event – The First Presbyterian W. Clay St. Call (309) 446-3811. Church of Farmington has a Christmas s Thankful Party – Thankful for 3rd Graders Party at Williamsfield Public Li- card workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 29. Pregistration required. Call 565-4768 brary Nov. 18 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering snowflakes. uuu Last week’s column on cold cheese sandwiches triggered lots of talk about school lunches. Not much of it good, at least in regards to school lunch changes championed by Michelle Obama. Rules passed by Congress now require more fruit, vegetables and whole grains, which on the surface sounds fine. But as usual, the Jeff Congressional LAMPE meddling has backfired – resulting in fewer kids eating school lunch, more kids complaining they are hungry and much more waste as fresh fruit and other edibles are dumped into the trash. In our house we now buy Fritos, sliced salami, cheese, Cosmic Brownies, Goldfish and various Little Debbie products by the truckload so the boys can
pack their own meals. Thanks Michelle. uuu Sorry about this week’s crossword puzzle, or lack thereof. The puzzle will be back next week. If you are looking for someone to blame until then, pick either Steve Neal, our gifted ad rep who sells even on vacation, or reporter/editor Bill Knight, whose fingers pump out copy with all the ferocity of a Polar Vortex. ... Speaking of the dreaded PV, while I actually enjoy cold, snowy weather, this is too early even for me. Forecast temperatures have me fretting that duck season will come to a frozen end far too early. The only solution is to hunt while we still can. Anybody want to put out a paper? ... Plans for Elmwood’s Dec. 6 Christmas Walk are moving forward thanks to Betty Dawson, who has lined up a horse and carriage and much more. uuu Correction: Mom texted to let me know that yes, she was mad when I owed milk money to Mrs. Radice
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but noted the Greek was Teddy, not Jimmy. Sometimes I think being raised by wolves would be easier than being raised by English teachers. ... One problem this time of year is the glut of cool-sounding activities, which includes Sunday’s Peoria Train Fair at Illinois Central College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... The Mayor of Oak Hill checked in between deer hunts to inform me that his fans wondered why he had not been mentioned lately. Then he opened his mouth to change that: 1. There are more quail this year, 2. Be careful of walnuts on the hillsides, they are like ball bearings, 3. Grandson Derek takes after his grandpa when it comes to running, 4. Etc. etc. ... Parting shot: People worried about trail-cam pictures of a mountain lion allegedly photographed in Jubilee College State Park should know those same pictures are being sent around as originating from Springfield ... and several other locations. Yawn. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Scam Artists second oldest professionals We all know what the “world’s oldest profession” is, but I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that the second oldest is Scam Artist. It seems that as long as humans have been around, someone has been trying to pull a fast one on somebody else. Dr. Phil, who has an hour on Jon WEEK-TV 25 GALLAGHER every afternoon, is pretty good at getting to the bottom of things and exposing scams. Often he will have an older female who is being courted on the Internet by a male who seems to always be in the need of money. While it’s plain for the rest of us who aren’t involved that the poor women are falling for a ruse, the women who are being scammed WANT to believe that somewhere there is a male who is going to come through on his promises to love, cherish and take care of her. In most of these cases, the woman is a widow in her 60s or older. Now while we may sit back and say, “I’d never fall for something like that,” we should concede that sometimes a scam seems just too good to pass up. Many years ago, I received an advertisement in the mail that offered me, as a resident of the state of Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, a commemorative bronze bust of our 16th President. The bust, or plaque, suitable as a wall hanging, featured the Great Emancipator in bas relief and could be purchased either individually (with a strict limit of five) or fully mounted and ready to hang on the wall. It went on to describe how we’d feel with this lovely addition to our home or as a gift to someone we love. It was quite a sales pitch. The plaque was just $14.95 with a strict limit of five. If you wanted a frame to go around it, it was just an additional $9.95. There was, of course, some
small print. An asterisk beside the word “bronze” told you that this was used only to describe the color and that the actual metals used to forge the plaque were copper and zinc. From what I understand, they sold a bunch. What people got when the packages arrived were Lincoln pennies, taped to an index card. Framed versions had plastic frames with instructions on how to center the penny within it. Let the buyer beware. Another scam featured a solar clothes dryer. The ad told how many baskets of clothes it could handle without using a single drop of electricity or gas! Naturally, what people received for a price of just $49.99 was a 30-foot piece of rope and two galvanized nails. There were no instructions for fear that people might apply the hammering part either to their own head for being so gullible or to the scammers’ heads should they ever be found. I never thought I would ever fall for anything like this, but just after we bought our first house in Knoxville in 1984, a group began selling coupon books in town. The coupons, more than 500 of them, were good for “buy one, get one free” at area restaurants, or for free tire rotations, discounted oil changes, introductory dance lessons, and much more. The coupon book was actually a pretty good thing and we’d purchased one in the past. The book was about $50, but we had managed to get $1,000 worth of use out of the first one, so we jumped at the chance to snag another. Along with the book came some other deals, too. One was a game card in which you were guaranteed one of four prizes. There was a huge amount of cash, a car, a grandfather clock and an additional book of coupons. We scratched off the game card expecting to get another book, but to our surprise, we won the grandfather clock! All we had to do was pay shipping. It said that FOB to our door would be $79.99.
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Since we had just purchased a three-story Victorian house with a nice foyer, the clock was going to look great as it greeted people who came in the front door. We dashed off our check for the $80 and waited. About two months later, the UPS man dropped off our clock. We didn’t know it was a clock at the time because it came in a rather thin, long box. I opened it and discovered that we had to put the clock together. All the pieces were there – several pieces of particle board with wood-grain contact paper, chain and weights that served no purpose other than to be attached to the bottom of the battery operated clock that came with a starter AA battery. For the record, it cost less than five bucks to ship, FOB or otherwise. As it turns out, these replica grandfather clocks were available through fine mail order catalogs everywhere for about $12. Add that to the five bucks it took to ship it to us and subtract that $17 from the $80 we paid to have it shipped and you’ll immediately notice that someone – certainly not me – came out of the deal with a $63 profit. The next time I saw the UPS man, I asked him how many he’d delivered. He said at least 100 just in Knoxville, but he knew the UPS depot in Galesburg had gotten between 500-1,000 of them over the week. You could refuse them once they got to you, but you weren’t getting your money back. The company had vanished. For a long time, you couldn’t go to a yard sale in Galesburg or Knoxville without seeing one of these beauties priced at a couple bucks. We just hid ours so no one would know we’d been scammed, too.
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Peoria County crime stats for October
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its monthly Crime Statistics Report for October for County law-enforcement responses in the seven Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: Brimfield city and township together had 2 domestic battery incidents, 1 vandalism, 1 violation of an Order of Protection, 1 identity theft, and 1 accident without an injury. Elmwood city and township together had 1 theft, 1 auto theft, and 3 accidents without an injury. Jubilee had 1 theft, 1 vandalism, 5 accidents without an injury and 6 traffic tickets issued. Kickapoo had 2 thefts, 1 identity theft, 2 Driving Under the Influence arrests, 1 accident with an injury, 6 accidents without an injury, and 11 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 theft. Radnor had 1 burglary, 1 theft, 1 vandalism, 4 accidents without any injuries, and 3 traffic tickets. Rosefield had 2 thefts, 1 accident without an injury, and 1 fatal accident.
One injured in blowout
RADNOR – Bobby Whitaker, 45, of Kewanee, was injured about 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 when the 1989 Kenworth dump truck he was driving westbound on Grange Hall Road west of Illinois Route 91 blew a tire, forcing him off the road to collide with a power pole and overturn, spilling dirt. Dunlap Rescue extricated Whitaker from the truck and transported him to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Unlicensed driver busted with ‘borrowed car’
ELMWOOD – After a Cadillac was pulled over about 2 a.m on Nov. 9 for speeding on West Main Street here, police found an unloaded Ruger handgun inside the
vehicle, which a 15-year-old Brimfield boy took from his family’s home without permission, local police reported. He and two 14-year-old Brimfield boys all were ticketed for curfew violations, and the 15year-old also was ticketed for having no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and unlawful use of a weapon. The car also was impounded.
Driver ticketed for DUI in Brimfield Road wreck
BRIMFIELD – A 39-year-old Brimfield woman was injured and ticketed for Driving Under the Influence after her northbound 2002 Honda left the pavement in the 13000 block of North Brimfield Road, struck a mailbox and a telephone post, traveled about 200 feet in the ditch and came to rest back on the road, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Tina Redman was transported by BYE Ambulance to Proctor Hospital, and she was issued a Notice to Appear. Brimfield Fire also responded. Her car was towed from the scene.
Police cite speeding, drinking in Salem crash
SALEM – Joshua Fuller, 21 of Trivoli was given a Dec. 3 court date after the 1995 Dodge truck he was driving northbound on Knox Road 2300E in Salem Township about 8 a.m. Nov. 1 struck a guard rail, crossed the road four times, damaged a fence and landed on the driver’s side, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Fuller was not injured. The fence had about $500 damage, said police, who added that a contributing cause of the accident was drinking and failure to reduce speed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Police Reports
• A 35-year-old Yates City woman on Nov. 2 reported a battery and damage to property at a
home on Dixon Street in an alleged altercation with her husband. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate. • Carl Ellis, 25, of Farmington, was arrested on Nov. 2 on a charge of Failure to Appear and transported to the Fulton County Jail. • Two juveniles on Nov. 2 were involved in an accident in Jubilee Township. An Elmwood boy was driving a truck in an open field west of Philander Chase Road when he said he hit a rut and lost control. He and a Brimfield girl were transported by AMT to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. • Taryn Johnson, 24, of Yates City, on Nov. 5 was arrested on a theft charge and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Brian Cox, 36, of Princeville, on Nov. 8 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Joseph Wolf, 26, of Princeville, on Nov. 8 was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Matthew Interral, 28, of Muscatine, Iowa, about 3 a.m. on Nov. 9 was involved in an accident on Interstate 74 near mile marker 64 in Truro Township when his eastbound 2007 Honda left the road and turned over, according to Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which ordered blood and urine tests after Interral was transported to OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Deer accidents
• Nov. 1 – Ryan Foglesong of Oneida on U.S. Route 150 near Schlink Road in Jubilee Township. • Nov. 3 – Russell Clark of Elmwood on Illinois Route 8 near Eden Road in Rosefield Township. • Nov. 8 – David Knikev of Kewanee on Illinois Route 78 and Lorance Road in Millbrook Township. • Nov. 8 – Christopher Manshard of Peoria on Interstate 74 near the I-474 interchange in Kickapoo Township.
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Turnout disappoints candidate Burns
Fulton County, 43.8 percent in For The Weekly Post Knox County (and 48.4 percent in KICKAPOO – Despite calling Galesburg), and 50.39 percent in before 7 a.m. the day after his dePeoria County (and 44.1 percent feat, Dick Burns was energetic in the City of Peoria). and optimistic even as he exAlso, in Peoria County, rural pressed regret in the election outvoters agreed with the measure to come. eliminate the Recorder of Deeds The Demooffice as an cratic candidate elected position “The County Board for the Peoria (52.5 to 47.4, didn’t change, so I guess compared to the County Board’s District 16, who County total of folks like it the way it’s lost to incumbent going. I wish Brad (Hard52.6 to 47.3), but Brad Harding they disagreed ing) luck and would work with the County2,169 to 1,685, together if he calls.” said, “I enjoyed wide decision to the process. I – Dick Burns create a County think we ran a Board of Elecgood campaign – tion Commisit was a lot of work – and I consioners (45.8 in favor and 54.1 gratulate Brad. against, compared to the complete “The County Board didn’t tally of 56.2 supporting and 43.7 change, so I guess folks like it the opposing). way it’s going,” he continued. “I Following are the final percentwish Brad luck and would work age results from County Clerks together [with him] if he calls. from Fulton, Knox and Peoria “What was a little disappointing Counties (except Galesburg and to me was the turnout,” Burns the City of Peoria) in select races: added. “Ours is the greatest [politLOCAL ELECTION RESULTS ical] system in the world, but it reFEDERAL U.S. Senator quires participation. I lost by 484 Fulton Knox Peoria votes but out of more than 7,000 James D. Oberweis 41.9 52.2 56.8 eligible voters, some 3,100 did not Richard J. Durbin 53.1 43.7 39.8 vote. Sharon Hansen 4.8 4 3.3 “Also, I’ve got to say, in the Representative 17th Congressional District County [outside the City of PeoFulton Knox Peoria Bobby Schilling 37.2 51.5 39 ria] Dick Durbin – who is a great Cheri Bustos 62.6 48.4 61 man – only got 39 percent of the Representative 18th Congressional District vote. What’s that about?” Fulton Knox Peoria Turnout was 42.8 percent in Aaron Schock 71.5 By BILL KNIGHT
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STATE Governor & Lieutenant Governor Bruce Rauner 46.6 59.1 58.7 Pat Quinn 45 34.9 35 Chad Grimm 8 5.8 6.1 Attorney General Fulton Knox Paul M. Schimpf 37.7 52.3 Lisa Madigan 58.3 44.3 Ben Koyl 3.8 3.2
Peoria 48.3 48.4 3.2
Secretary of State Fulton Knox Peoria Michael Webster 30.9 41.6 40.1 Jesse White 65.4 55.1 55.9 Christopher Michel 3.5 3.1 3.7 Comptroller Fulton Knox Peoria Judy Baar Topinka 47.7 62.3 55.3 Sheila Simon 46.6 32.6 38.5 Julie Fox 5.5 5 6 Treasurer Fulton Knox Peoria Tom Cross 44.5 60 55.9 Michael W. Frerichs 50 35.5 39.1 Matthew Skopek 5.3 4.3 4.9 State Rep. for the 91st District Fulton Knox Peoria Michael D. Unes 65.1 70.8 Chad Schmidgall 34.8 29.1 Crime Victim Rights Fulton Knox Peoria Yes 71.7 68.7 70.6 No 28.2 31.2 29.3 Voting Rights Fulton Knox Peoria Yes 65.5 66.0 60.5 No 34.4 33.9 39.4 Minimum Wage Increase Fulton Knox Peoria Yes 58.1 49.9 49.6 No 41.8 50.0 50.3 Women’s Health Insurance Fulton Knox Peoria Yes 62.7 60.4 51.7 No 37.2 39.5 48.2 Tax Millionaires Fulton Knox Peoria Yes 65.7 60.2 56.8 No 34.2 39.7 43.1
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take on economic development plans to attract and retain business as well as help develop small businesses in the affected areas. In a 25-minute public hearing on Nov. 6, Rothert outlined the benefits to businesses. If OK’d by the State, the Rural Peoria Enterprise Zone would: • exempt building materials’ sales taxes for remodeling, rehabbing or constructing commercial, industrial, manufacturing or some residential structures costing more than $7,500; • abate property taxes 100 percent for three years followed by 50 percent for two years; • waive some building, zoning and permitting fees; and • offer additional consideration under loan programs from the municipality or County. Elmwood has an Enterprise Zone, which expires at the end of 2016, but those areas served as a template for its portion of the new consortium of targeted areas. Last month, Sally Hanley of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois told Elmwood’s City Council that since the legislature reformed the law in 2012, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is letting 92 existing Enterprise Zones statewide expire and requiring reapplications for interested communities, and it has new criteria. Rothert said the County’s application meets State requirements. “Obviously, the whole reason is to offer incentives for business to go to places with a high cost of entry or distressed areas,” he said. “It helps level the playing field so
commercial, industrial, manufacturing or other business can expand or move to a zone. “It’s another tool we have with businesses,” continued Rothert, who mentioned the Alcoa complex in Princeville as a good example. “The Enterprise Zone makes such properties more attractive. Who doesn’t want to save money on their bottom line?” It’s especially timely considering findings reported by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service in its “Rural Employment Trends in Recession and Recovery” study. The study shows employment since the end of the economic downturn in 2010 was up 3.82 percent in metro areas, but just 1.57 percent in rural areas. That’s “statistically significant,” according to the study’s lead author, Tom Hertz, who said population changes was the most important variable, but two other factors were also present. “A significant positive relationship was found between local employment growth rates and the share of the adult population that were college graduates,” the study says, which adds that an aging population also influenced the revival. “The employment trends are effects, not causes, of population growth, education and age differences,” the report says. Rural areas’ population loss or slow growth is unusual, Hertz added. “The loss is not huge,” he said, “but it is unprecedented.” Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data including full-time, part-time and self-employed workers, the report also shows that the nation’s
most rural counties were less affected by the financial meltdown (employment levels fell 1.3 percent compared to more than 5 percent for areas with greater population density). That was due to the nature of rural employers, which tended to be farm operations and federal employers more than manufacturing. However, that wasn’t sufficient to make up for job losses. “Our analysis concludes that half of this employment growth deficit can be explained by the near-zero rate of non-metro population growth, but that lower levels of education and an older population are also acting to slow non-metro job growth,” the study says. “Together, these effects outweighed the benefits of a more favorable mix of industries, in particular a higher employment share in agricultural and extractive industries.” While concerning, the trends are not insurmountable, Hertz said. “There’s no reason to think that rural America is in some great death spiral,” he said, “but there is a long climb ahead.” Part of this area’s climb back could start next month. The deadline for the Rural Peoria Enterprise Zone application is Dec. 31, and it can take a year for the applications to be reviewed by DCEO and a board appointed by the governor, Hanley said. Rothert says Enterprise Zone incentives have been successful with Keystone in Bartonville, industrial development in Mapleton and other firms that expanded. “It makes a company take a second look at a community and think, ‘Maybe I could locate there’,” he said.
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part series entitled, “The Reign of Hell.” He started writing the series as a freshmen and has been revising and editing it ever since with the help of friend and creative consultant, Tyler McCauley (a fellow Brimfield student). What began as a hobby for the friends turned into more serious writing. “McCauley is quite intelligent,” Golemon said. “His creative mind helped fill in gaps where I needed it. We developed an entire magic system for the world. “I never thought about publishing it until my little sister Katie and my family urged me to get it
published.” Golemon opted to selfpublish with lulu.com because he was a young, unknown author and didn’t want to lose creative control of the story. “If you keep trying to find a book that you never find, you should write it,” he said. The main premise of “Fallen Angels” is that Hell is attacking the world and four young adults must save it. The characters learn they are half human and half angel (Nephilim) and must choose sides. “Fallen Angels” is sold on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes and Kindle. Golemon sold more than 100 copies the first
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week it was available. Golemon and McCauley created an interactive Facebook fan page, “The Reign of Hell.” Features include “Monster Monday,” where a new demon or monster is discussed and “Theory Thursday,” where fans can post theories about what may happen next. Golemon said he has notebooks full of ideas and chapters for the next book and writes daily. He has the entire series planned out and only needs to work out the details and write it. “Writing is not a job for me, it’s a way to relieve stress,” he said. “Every person I interact with each day helps me develop aspects of the characters in my book.” Golemon plans to attend Western Illinois University next year, with a major in Spanish and a minor in Business or Education. He is the son of Drs. Thomas and Joan Golemon. Austin Golemon also credited his brother, Luke, and creative writing teacher Monica Freaner, for helping him. “I want to encourage young people to find out what they love to do and pursue it,” Golemon said. “ I never dreamed my hobby would turn into publishing a book series.”
OBITUARIES Clarence Ziemer
ELMWOOD – Clarence H. Ziemer, 97, of Elmwood, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Sunset Manor in Canton. He was born on March 13, 1917 in Pekin to Henry and Elsie (Zessin) Ziemer. He married Barbara F. Ziemer Kroeger in Moline on May 13, 1961. She survives. Other survivors include two children Louis (Linda) Ziemer of Bloomington and Karen (Simon) Christiansen of Copenhagen, Denmark, and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his brother Orville and sister Hilda Mae Ziemer. Clarence was a bomber pilot in the Air Force during World War II and also during the Korean War, honorably discharged in 1953 with a rank of Captain. In the 1940s he worked as a welder for Le Tourneau’s. He was a farmer and owner and operator of the Ziemer Turkey Farm for many years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brimfield, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13, with visitation one hour prior. A luncheon will follow. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. Burial with military honors will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin at 3:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to his church or the Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Betty Davis
PRINCEVILLE – Betty Jane Davis, 89, of Roanoke, sister of a Princeville woman, died on Nov. 5 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Harold Eugene Davis Sr.; daughter Mary Jane Price of Oran, Mo.; five grandchildren; six greatgrandsons; six great-granddaugh-
This Week’s Obituaries
• Betty Davis, 89, Princeville • Ray Gelling Sr., 95, Brimfield • Estella Gordon, 86, Farmington • Stephen Happ, 63, Brimfield • George Harper, 88, Hanna City • Mary Hendryx, 89, Kickapoo • Shirley Marsh, 88, Brimfield • Ernest Nelson, 77, Farmington • Donald Orrill, 79, Princeville • Lynn Pellegrini, 70, Elmwood • Eleanor Pfanz, 91, Farmington • Irma Updyke, 102, Yates City • Clarence Ziemer, 97, Elmwood
ters; five great-great-grandsons; three great-great-granddaughters; and sister Earline (Frank) Medearis of Princeville. Services were Nov. 10 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, with burial at Princeville Township Cemetery. Leave condolences online at www.davisonfulton.com.
Ray Gelling Sr.
BRIMFIELD – Ray Gene Gelling Sr., 95, formerly of Brimfield and Princeville, died Oct. 21 at Stoney River Specialized Skilled Rehab in Weston, Wis. In recognition of his war-time service, a funeral ceremony with military honors and burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Brainard Funeral Home-Everest Chapel in Weston is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com.
Estella Gordon
FARMINGTON – Estella Gordon, 86, of Pekin, grandmother of a Farmington man, died on Nov. 7 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care in Pekin. She is survived by her husband, William Arthur Gordon Jr.; one son, Ray (Judy) Gordon of Pekin; three grandchildren, Matt (Carrie) King of Farmington, Jamie Lee Gordon of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jennifer (Daryl) Selock of Ar-
lington Heights; five great-grandchildren; one brother, William H. Rawlings Sr. of Hopedale; and daughter-in-law, Susan Gordon of Corpus Christi, Texas. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Nov. 14) at PrestonHanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation is one hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Leave condolences online at www.preston-hanley.com.
George J. Harper
FARMINGTON – George Harper, 88, of Hanna City died Nov. 6 at Farmington Country Manor. Services will be at AndersonSedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 13), with visitation one hour prior. Father Shawn Doubet will officiate. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery, Hanna City. Leave condolences online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.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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Mary E. Hendryx
KICKAPOO – Mary E. “Toadie” Hendryx, 89, of Peoria, mother of a Kickapoo woman, died Nov. 5 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center. She was survived by her children, Sherri Shane of Kickapoo, and Dale (Diana) Hendryx and Nancy (Charles) Elwyn, both of Peoria; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters; and Robert Jackson, her long-time partner of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were Nov. 10, with burial in Chillicothe City Cemetery. Leave condolences online at www.dignitymemorial.com/davison-fulton-woolsey-wilton-funeral-home.
Shirley Marsh
BRIMFIELD – Shirley Jean (Emmons) Marsh, 88, of West Peoria, mother of a Brimfield man, died Nov. 6 at Heddington Oaks. She is survived by four children, R. Jake (Julie) Marsh of Brimfield, Russell (Linda) Marsh of Mapleton, Cindy L. Marsh of Peoria, and Penny L. Marsh of Bartonville; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister and one sister-in-law. Services were Nov. 10 at DavisonFulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Cremation was accorded and the burial of ashes will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Leave condolences online at www.davison-fulton.com.
Ernest Nelson
FARMINGTON – Ernest M. Nelson, 77, of Hanna City, father of a Farmington woman, died Nov. 2 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Bills of Farmington and Crystal (John) Turnbull of Washington; two sons, Ron Nelson of Hanna City and Kevin (Chris) Nelson of Tama, Iowa; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Molchin of Hanna City. Funeral services were Nov. 8, with burial in Trivoli Cemetery. Leave condolences online at www.WoolseyWilton.com.
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PRINCEVILLE – Donald L. Orrill, 79, of Metamora, formerly of Princeville, died Nov. 2 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Orrill is survived by his wife, Julie (Scheffler) Orrill; one daughter, Deanna
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Fauser of Peoria; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Cremation was accorded and a memorial service held Nov. 6 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Leave condolences online at www.haskellhott.com.
Lynn Pellegrini
ELMWOOD – Lynn (Bols) Pellegrini, 70, of Morris, mother of an Elmwood woman, died Nov. 5 at Morris Hospital. Lynn is survived by her husband, Donald Pellegrini; three children, Lynette Pellegrini of Elmwood, Kenton Pellegrini Barbara (Pope) of Morris, and Laney (Brennan) Callahan of Newark; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, three sisters-in-law; and a brother-in-law. Services were Nov. 10 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel.
Eleanor Pfanz
FARMINGTON – Eleanor L. Pfanz, 91, of Washburn, mother of a Farmington man and step-grandmother of a Farmington woman, died Nov. 3 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke. Surviving are her two sons, Keith (Cindy) Pfanz of Farmington and Denny (Cheryl) Pfanz of Washburn; three grandchildren, Dana White of Washburn, Mykin Bernardi of Toluca and Tyler Pfanz of Metamora; two stepgrandchildren, Sunette Ward of Farmington and Jimmy Root of Galesburg; four great-grandchildren; two step-greatgrandchildren; and two sisters. Funeral services were Nov. 6 at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Washburn, with burial at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn. Leave condolences online at www.calvertmemorial.com.
Irma Updyke
YATES CITY – Irma C. (Looney) Updyke, 102, of Bartonville, great-grandmother of Yates City residents, died Nov. 2 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. She is survived by her daughter, Kay (Tom) Ingram, of Bartonville; granddaughter Lyn Fauser of Peoria; greatgrandchildren Brooke (Joe) Lahart and Nicole McKavitt, both of Yates City, and Derek (Katie) McKavitt of Peoria; four great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law. Her funeral was Nov. 6, with burial in the Wyoming Cemetery. Leave condolences at www.davisonfultonbartonvillechapel.com.
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junior Matt Osmulski (12th in 15:18) both earned all-state honors. Sophomore Derek McCoy (32nd in 15:41), senior Kelly Hoffmann (51st in 15:59) and sophomore Kelby Barnewolt (107th, 16:31) rounded out the top five. Senior Tyler Meyers (125th, 16:47) and sophomore John Barratt (129th, 16:48) were the other two Trojans finishers. “At the mile we were in fifth place with 188 points, at 1.5 miles we were still in fifth with 176 points and with one mile to go we were in fourth place with 162 points,” Meyers said. “So that last mile of the race we picked up 20 some points to move into second. They moved well through the race, especially Derek and Kelly. That was the difference between fourth place and second.” Like Herridge, Hoffmann ends his Elmwood cross country career as a member of three trophy winning teams.
“This team has worked hard enough and in years past could have been a first-place team, so that kind of hurts,” Meyers said. “But this is something to be proud of.” E-B should be a force next year, though the top rankings will likely go to Unity (which has its top seven runners back) and Rockford Christian (four of seven return). In the Class 1A girls race, E-B finished 16th with 382 points. St. Joseph-Ogden won with 86 points, ending No. 5 Decatur St. Teresa’s fouryear reign as champs. Freshman Emily McCauley led E-B (67th, 19:24), followed by senior Kendra Gorham (95th, 19:47), senior Taylor Armbruster (105th, 19:57), sophomore Cassie Karn (130th, 20:23), senior Hannelore Book (141st, 20:45), sophomore Allie Meyers (192nd, 22:36) and senior Carrie Young (196th, 23:13). Sophomore Anni Sophi Keller of Effingham St. Anthony defended her Class 1A title in 16:27.
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Elmwood High School senior Payton Teel has been so academically and athletically active during her high school career that she’s had to be a non-participant in EHS clubs and has had little spare time outside of the two aforementioned activities. Payton was a three-year Lady Indian volleyball hitter and defender, a one-year Lady Trojan cross country runner, a two-year EHS pom performer, a one-year basketball cheerleader and a three-year Lady Trojan sprinter for the track team! Payton’s always-supportive parents Tim and Brandi Teel got her started in athletics in sixth grade, and she also found that involvement was lifelong for memories and for friendships. Payton also appreciates the mentorship of her many teachers and coaches through the years. While performing in the athletic arena, she is most satisfied with a big hit (a “kill”) in volleyball and reaching a personal best in the sport of track. Payton’s plans for next year are to attend North Central College in Naperville and participate at indoor and outdoor track. Being at the suburban Chicago school, she’ll miss the alwaysfamiliar faces of friends at EHS. Payton advises younger, prospective athletes to “do your best and manage your time wisely.” With all her involvement in academics and athletics, EHS senior Payton Teel is practicing what she preaches! – Phil Johnson Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc.
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DEFENSE Def. Lineman: 1. Kody Martinez, Farmington; Nick McCoy, E-B; 2. Jacob Geber, Farmington; and Mallery. Def. End: 1. Hennefent; 2. Evans; and Colton Hoenes, Beardstown. Outside LB: 1. Sollenberger; and Houston; 2. Balagna; and Colton Fales, E-B. Inside LB: 1. Gilles; and Jake Benefiel, Knoxville; 2. Brody Isbell, Farmington; and Colton Prater, Havana Def. Back: 1. Lozier, Matt Blackledge BWP; Totton; 2. Wyatt; Cody Jepson; Farmington; and Tommy Bowers, E-B Punter: 1. Dustin Mibbs, Havana; 2. Totton. At-Large: Dalton Connor, BWP (Def. Line).
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mulski finished ahead six times improving nicely down the stretch. But even when he’s ahead, Osmulski tries hard to locate Herridge. “I talk to Nate and to people and ask where Nate is if he’s not close to me,” Osmulski said. “It just helps me to talk, I guess.” “He loves to talk when he runs,” Herridge agreed. “That’s actually the most annoying part.” Annoying or not, the combination worked well for Trojans coach Gregg Meyers. “I give these guys credit. Their main goal is not how well they do. It’s how well the team does,” Meyers said. “That’s why it’s so easy to coach these guys. “At the conference meet they even tried to finish together (side-byside) just to mess with people so somebody else had to make the decision.” Herridge has been a part of three E-B trophy teams: second this year and 2012 and first in 2013. Osmulski has been in the top two the past two years.
Elmwood-Brimfield runner Matt Osmulski (414) looks for teammate Nate Herridge (408) during the Class 1A state meet last Saturday. Photo by Terri Osmulski.
Both improved at this year’s state meet: Osmulski by 26 seconds to place 12th (15 places better than last year) and Herridge by 15 seconds, moving him up from 22nd to 17th. “Matt’s air system is extremely good and Nate is so light on his feet, that’s what makes him
such a good runner,” Meyers said. As for the future, Herridge is undecided about college or his running career. Meanwhile, Osmulski is actively seeking a running mate for next fall, with sophomore Derek McCoy his top choice. Hope he likes to talk.
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E-B boys second in Class 1A cross country Trojans win 13th trophy at state
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PEORIA – The fastest team in Gregg Meyers’ coaching career was not fast enough. Despite racing to overall times that would have defeated several recent state champions, Elmwood-Brimfield placed second to Monticello last Saturday in the Class 1A boys cross country state race. The trophy – though not the one the Trojans coveted – is the 13th for E-B cross country which won it all last year and was second in 2012. “These guys had faster times as an average than our (first-place teams) in 2006, 2008 and 2013,” Meyers said. “Their average time from 1-5 was 15:46. And in 2006, which was the next fastest, it was 15:50. “So they would have beat
ELMWOOD – They could have been rivals competing for the No. 1 spot on the Elmwood-Brimfield cross country team. Instead, junior Matt Osmulski and senior Nate Herridge are close friends who just happen to spend much of the fall within a feet of one another. That they are also both all-state runners for the Trojans second-place Class 1A team speaks volumes about the benefits of teamwork over a 3-mile course. “In cross country it’s really nice to have someone to run with all the time,” Herridge said. “In regionals and sectionals he really pushed me along. I didn’t care if he beat me and he didn’t care if I beat him. It was all about how the team did.” Yes, both runners keep track of wins and losses. Overall, Herridge won three times this year and OsWeekly Post Staff Writer
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Members of the Elmwood-Brimfield cross country team pose after placing second in Class 1A last Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Team members are (left to right): junior Matt Osmulski, sophomore John Barratt, senior Kelly Hoffmann, sophomore Derek McCoy, Senior Tyler Meyers, senior Nate Herridge and sophomore Kelby Barnewolt. Photo by Terri Osmulski.
those teams. But that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.” There was certainly no shame in losing to a Monticello team that finished with 91 points to 143 for E-B, 157 for third-place Rockford Christian and 162 for No. 4
Tolono Unity. Junior Jon Davis of Oakwood was the Class 1A champ in 14:20. Monticello had five runners in the top 53 with just a 40second split from 1-5. “That’s awesome,” Meyers said.
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THE RUT IS ON
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Buck harvest up as rut intensifies
As the breeding season for deer heats up this month, drivers should be extra careful and hunters should spend more time in the woods. The latter is already happening. Through Sunday, bowhunters had shot 33,707 deer, with bucks 65.4 percent of the past week’s harvest. Users of Jubilee College State Park are also reminded the park will be limited to shotgun hunting Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7.
“Even if we had been faster than we should have been it wouldn’t have been enough,” E-B senior Nate Herridge said. “Monticello ran very well, so I’m happy with how we ran.” Herridge (17th in 15:25) and
Elmwood-Brimfield had six of the 11 football players selected as unanimous picks for all-conference in the Prairieland Blue Division. E-B had four unanimous picks on offense (tackle Andrew Jordan, wide receiver Kyle Totton, running back Layne Wyatt and kicker Zack Roling) and two on defense (linebackers Jacob Sollenberger and Brian Gilles). All six are seniors. “This is the best year we’ve had” for all-conference picks, E-B coach Todd Hollis said. Weekly Post Staff Writer
Bowhunter Rich Klockenga of Edwards shot this Knox County 11-point buck Nov. 3. It was his second buck of 2014.
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defensive back Josh Lozier. Junior Blake Hennefent of Knoxville was a unanimous pick at defensive end. Here is the complete allconference list: PRAIRIELAND BLUE ALL-CONFERENCE OFFENSE
Quarterback: 1. Steven Gilstrap, Farmington; 2. Michael Houlihan, EB Center: 1. Brock Asbell, E-B; 2. Hennefent, Knoxville Guards: 1. Colton Evans, Farmington; and Gilles; 2. Sean Wilbur, E-B; and Dustin Logan, BushnellWest Prairie Tackles: 1. Jordan; and Brad Novak, E-B; 2. Spencer Kiesewetter,
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