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Federal regulations impacting small banks By BILL KNIGHT

When the federal Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act went into effect in 2010, it was supposed to end the need for bailing out “too big to fail” banks and improve ways to guard customers and taxpayers. While supporters say consumers are better protected now than five years ago, critics say those huge banks are actually 30 percent larger than they before the law and smaller banks nationwide are vanishing due to more regulations. “Hardest hit are the community banks, said attorney Ellen Brown, a public banking advocate and author of “Web of For The Weekly Post

Debt.” “Today there are 1,524 fewer banks with assets under $1 billion than there were in June 2010,” she continued. Bank of Farmington president Joe Higgs says, “Dodd-Frank has been very challenging for all banks, especially small community banks that don’t typically have the same resources as larger banks to apply to the compliance burden. The cost of compliance is significant and is one of the primary reasons smaller banks (under $50 million) have been selling to a larger bank or merging with a partner.” Brimfield Bank CEO John Bean says, “Dodd Frank and all regulations affect

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our industry, but more to the point are the number and magnitude of recent regulations and how they impact smaller community banks.” Jennifer Beard, president of Farmers State Bank in Elmwood, says, “Dodd Frank, along with other recently enacted regulations, has forced us to look at banking differently. Regulatory burden and all of the uncertainty of upcoming rules and regulations has caused an increase in expenses. The bank hired a compliance officer two years ago, and she is deemed with the task of keeping us in compliance.” Last month, new rules tied to the

ALL SAINTS DAY Last Friday, students at St. Mary's School in Kickapoo dressed up as saints for the annual Parade of Saints to celebrate All Saints Day. They assembled in the school gym for prayer, photo opportunities, games and snacks.

By BILL KNIGHT

WILLIAMSFIELD – After weeks of necessary inconvenience, a local boil order was lifted on Monday, a signal that Phase 1 of the water-system upgrade is nearing completion, the Village Board discussed that night. Work on the water tower is finished except for replacing one minor part, and improvements to the system are proceeding, reported engineer Andy Logsdon of Bruner, Cooper and Zuck of Galesburg. An emergency repair of a fire hydrant was done last week to restore service, a plugged-up overflow pipe is being addressed, and a metal pipe corroded beneath the surface is planned for replacement in the spring. Although fixing the hydrant was unforeseen, Williamsfield was lucky the problem happened before winter, Logsdon said. “It was fortunate it came up now,” he said. A pre-construction meeting on a new generator also is set for For The Weekly Post

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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) took effect. Created by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the new rules and forms are supposed to make it easier to understand complex mortgage terms, and its Loan Estimate feature easier to compare loan offers from different lenders. “Realtors, lenders and title companies have been aware of the impending changes for several months; the most significant changes to the closing process that we can remember in many years,” said Becky Peterson, president of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors. “Our association required all members to

Farmington home caters to veterans By CHERYL HARLOW

FARMINGTON – While Veteran’s Day is a big deal at Farmington Country Manor, veterans are a focus of the nursing home year-round. In operation since 1978, the Farmington care facility has added several new programs in the past year to better serve veterans. Administrator Jennifer Baker said she is passionate For The Weekly Post

about serving her patients and residents, and especially veterans. Baker’s husband, Bryan Baker, is a veteran, and military ties run strong and deep in her family. So Baker was thrilled when the nursing home was awarded a federal government contract in July to provide community long-term care services to veterans. In order to qualify for contract services, you must be service connected at a level of

60 percent or higher. Eligibility is determined based on injuries, illnesses and diagnoses; in other words, things that you can trace back to your time of military service. For example, a World War II veteran at the nursing home can trace his current conditions back to injuries sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. This Purple Heart recipient has Continued on Page 10

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Elmwood finalizes Streetscape By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The City of Elmwood on Tuesday officially ended Phase I of its ITEP [Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program] Streetscape grant, as Mayor J.D. Hulslander Inside signed the final report • The Farmington wrapping up City Council apthe $686,000 proves a 10 percent increase in project. its tax levy. See In all, the Page 13 Illinois Department of Transportation awarded Elmwood $471,685.31 for most of the costs for preliminary engineering, construction engineering, and construction itself, completed by Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, according to the report. In other financial news, more than 90 percent of property-tax revenues from the County for the year has been received, City Treasurer Harold Jehle reported. “That means we’ll be operating with cash on hand, sales taxes and income taxes,” Jehle said, “and we didn’t receive any income-tax revFor The Weekly Post

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attend mandatory training to ensure they were aware of the specific details outlined in the law, including how the new requirements would affect the closing process and how to communicate these changes to consumers.” Beard says, “Although we haven’t really had to change the way we underwrite, the paperwork criteria has added additional training, time and expense for making a mortgage loan. “For many mortgage loans, we will collect, record and report on up to 25 new additional pieces of information about the mortgages that we originate,” she says. “An already complicated regulation to get right, the additional HMDA requirements makes the process even more difficult and costly to the bank.” Complicated rules and demanding capitalization are being blamed for the disappearance of small banks, whose profit margins are less than their big competitors. Besides additional money for extra staff, community banks incur ongoing and increasing training costs and upgrades to software. “The new capitalization requirements have not affected our bank because we have always maintained a strong capitalto-assets ratio,” Higgs adds. “Since 2008, our bank created a compliance committee to meet the challenge, which took my employees from their regular duties, until we realized that a better solution was to hire a compliance officer to consolidate the effort and to allow the other employees to get back to being bankers. “We still have a committee, but our new compliance officer chairs those meetings and leads the effort.” That can be daunting. In an article “The FDIC’s New Capital Rules and Their Expected Impact on Community Banks,” Monica Reyes Grajales and Richard Morris say that “a full discussion of the rules would resemble an advanced course in calculus.” Republicans have voiced particular disappointment with Dodd-Frank. “There are too many rules and regulations coming out of Washington,” commented U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), who claimed, “Regulation costs small

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businesses $11,724 per employee.” Conservative U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has claimed the struggles of community banks and consolidation of big banks was on purpose. “Since the passage of Dodd-Frank, the big banks are bigger and the small banks are fewer,” he said. “But because Washington can control a handful of big established firms much easier than many small and zealous competitors, this is likely an intended consequence.” Perhaps Dodd-Frank makes regulation more efficient, but big banks are undeniably more powerful. In fact, a subsequent measure easing restrictions, reportedly written by banking lobbyists, mostly benefits five major institutions, according to journalist Erika Eichelberger. “The Citi-drafted legislation will benefit five of the largest banks in the country – Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo,” she reported. “These financial institutions control more than 90 percent of the $700 trillion derivatives market.” In Brimfield, Bean warned of the financial burden. “Specific costs associated with the expanded oversight are significant,” he says. “As the costs escalate, it is logical that these expenses will filter to both sides of a bank’s balance sheet.” In Farmington, Higgs says, “Due to the competitive market, it is difficult to pass along the cost to consumers. Consumers may see some subtle changes to documentation fees and deposit account fees, but nothing extensive.” Still, Beard seems confident that community banks still can compete. “Whatever the regulations end up being, Farmers State Bank’s business model continues to be about the relationship, which gives us a competitive edge over the big banks,” she says. “We can counteract some of those issues quicker than our big-bank competitors. Our process and procedures, while important, do not stretch across branches and hundreds of lenders. We can adjust quickly, and determine the best path for our bank, community and our customers, which continue to be our priorities.”

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at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday (Nov. 6) at 10 a.m. s Ham Dinner – United Methodist s Christmas Child – Bring shoe boxes Church of Farmington has a Ham Loaf Dinner and Mini Bazaar Saturday (Nov. with items for children suffering from poverty, disaster, disease or war. Dona7) from 4-7 p.m. Adults $8, children tion of $7 encouraged for shipping costs. under 10 $4. Bring boxes to Elmwood Methodist s Chili Supper – Kickapoo SportsChurch or Brimfield man’s Club Chili Supper is Saturday (Nov. 7) Publicize Your Event Evangelical Church by Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. Visit from 4-7 p.m. at KickCall us at (309) 741-9790 Samaritanspurse.org or apoo Sportsman’s Club. or email information about (309) 360-6372. your upcoming event to Adults $6, children 10 news@wklypost.com. s Vendor Fair – Craft and under $3. Silent and Vendor Fair fund auction opens at 4 p.m., raiser at Brimfield Pubbidding closes at 6:30. lic Library is Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. s Veteran’s Breakfast – Elmwood Vendors include: Origami Owl, ChristCommunity Veterans and spouses inmas Crafts, Sugar Daddy’s Freezeree vited to Elmwood High School Cafetemore. Call (309) 446-9575. and ria on Wednesday (Nov. 11) at 8:30 a.m. s Live Music – Talkin’ Turkey for St. for a breakfast in your honor. RSVP to Jude is Nov. 25 at Elmwood Middle EHS Office (309) 742-2851 by Friday Tap. Firehouse five plays at 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 6) at 3 p.m. Smart TV raffle, 50/50 and more. s Veteran’s Open House – Veteran’s s Park Lighting – Williamsfield’s Day Open House hosted by Heddington “lighting of the park” is scheduled for 5 Oaks is Wednesday (Nov. 11) from 1-2 p.m. Veteran’s of all ages invited. Call p.m.Nov. 28, followed by a tour of (309) 672-6918 with questions. homes from 5:30-8 p.m.

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Of Novemberâ€™s glory, ghost drones & taxes

Rambling through central Illinois pondering mood swings. uuu Arguing is easy around here when the calendar flips to November. Seems a lot of folks donâ€™t like this month. Whatâ€™s not to love? No grass to mow, just colorful leaves to occupy your time. Turkey day, the best holiday by a longshot. Football that matters. Ducks Jeff and geese and LAMPE deer and pheasants to hunt. Cold northwest winds, sure, but also temperate days that make you really appreciate the sun and warmth after months of being spoiled. And best of all is that rare chance for a November snowstorm! Bring it on. uuu Is there a worse intersection in the area than the curve in northwest Farmington where Illinois Route 116 turns to head south and Potato

Chip Road goes north? That would be a good corner on which to place a camera if you like footage of folks almost hitting one another in vehicles. ... Great idea: I heard rumblings about people who were dressing up drones as ghosts and sending them floating through the air to scare folks this Halloween. What an idea. No wonder a drone is atop my Christmas wish list. ... Kudos to organizers and participants at the annual Dakotaâ€™s Dance in honor of the late Dakota Ramp. More than 120 kids from Elmwood and Farmington attended the dance at Maple Lane Country Club and raised more than $1,160. uuu I see where Farmingtonâ€™s city council has approved raising its tax levy by 10 percent to deal with persistent shortfalls in its retirement funding. While that may have been a prudent decision given the situation, I am still eagerly awaiting the first community in the area to announce they are lowering taxes instead. Thatâ€™s an action that will

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GUEST VOICES

Have a good one without these phrases

There are a couple of phrases you’ll never hear coming out of my mouth. I promise. The first is “Have a good one.” A good what? A good day? A good walk? A good meal? “One” is a little ambiguous, so tell me exactly what it is you Jon want me to have a good one of. GALLAGHER I guess it’s supposed to mean, “Have a good day,” and if that’s the case, just tell me to have a good day and be done with it. Don’t make me guess what it is. I used to work with a guy from England and he told me that it took a while for him to get used to people telling him to “have a good day” or to “have a nice day.” In England, saying that to someone is always said with a liberal dose of sarcasm and it’s never heartfelt. When he first arrived in the United States, he thought everyone was being mean to him when they told him, “Have a nice day.” The phrase using the word “one” rather than “day,” may come from

the military. Often when paratroopers would go up for a jump, they were told to “have a good one.” I guess that means that the fast-food worker who just told me to have a good one wants me to go jump out of a plane. Or maybe they just want me to take a flying leap. When Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969, Houston told Commander Neil Armstrong, “Okay, Neil. Have a good one.” I’m still confused. Flight? Launch? Stroll on the moon? I may tell you to have a good day, or evening, or Christmas, or whatever, but you can bet your bottom dollar that when I extend wishes to you to have a good something, I’ll be very specific as to what it is. Speaking of what it is, that’s the second phrase you’ll never hear from me: “It is what it is.” That, ladies and gentlemen, has to be just about the stupidest statement ever. Of course it is what it is! It can’t be something it ISN’T! People use that phrase more and more and in most cases, they’re using it for one of two reasons. 1) They can’t think of anything

intelligent to say, so they just say this 2) They’re too lazy to come up with an argument or reason or solution to whatever the problem is that requires them to give up and just admit that, yes, “it is what it is.” Most of the time this phrase is used when a problem is faced and the people facing it just flat out give up any hope of solving the problem. They’ll utter the phrase, giving in to the status quo, and absolving themselves of coming up with any kind of solution that has a snowball’s chance or working. It drives me NUTS! If you can’t think of something to say, then just keep your mouth shut. Do not engage the vocal chords. Do not say “It is what it is,” because if you do, I’m probably going to jump all over you and demand that you tell me exactly what that means. It’s annoying. THAT is what it is! Pardon me while my blood pressure returns to normal. Okay. That should do it. Other phrases that annoy me: • At the end of the day • No offense ... (when someone

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Thanks to firefighters; worried about seeds To the Editor: I am writing this letter to say thank you and to congratulate the Elmwood, Brimfield, Yates City and Akron-Princeville fire departments on a job well done. On Oct. 24 they performed a controlled burn and training exercise on a house next to ours at 613 Cypress. We were informed of all that was going on in a very timely fashion. Our house, tree and gardens were protected and great care was taken with them during the whole burning (which took several hours). The firefighters personally checked our house as to temperature many times. When they were finished, there was no damage to be seen anywhere. I would like to thank the fire departments for taking the care with our property and the property of other people on our block. Again, thanks to the fire departments. – Michael E. Sullivan, Elmwood

Ownership of world’s seeds too consolidated

To the Editor: This summer, agrochemical, biotechnology, and seed giant Monsanto dropped their bid to acquire their Switzerland-based competitor Syngenta. Initial merger serenades were sternly rebuffed by Syngenta, and Monsanto’s interest turned into a $46.5 billion hostile takeover. Monsanto had no fear of backlash from U.S. antitrust officials. And there’s the rub, the reason a failed merger is still worthy of note and cause for concern. What level of seed industry consolidation would have to be achieved to trigger interest, let alone action, at the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division? According to Dr. Philip Howard of Michigan State University, there have been more than 70 seed company acquisitions by the top eight firms since 2008. Monsanto,

DuPont, and Syngenta maintained their dominant position, collectively controlling over 50 percent of the market, up from 22 percent in 1996. Monsanto acquiring Syngenta would have put over half the American seed market in the hands of just two transnational corporations. It’s difficult to imagine a more crucial concern for farmers than who owns and controls the world’s seeds. Farmers have lost access to varieties while seeing the prices they pay for biotechnology traits through technology agreements skyrocket. Further consolidation in the seed sector will make matters worse. The failed Monsanto-Syngenta merger should be a clarion call for the Department of Justice Antitrust division to breathe life into the 2009 announcement of their intention to investigate anticompetitive behavior in the seed industry. We are well past the time for action over empty promises. – John Crabtree, Center for Rural Affairs

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HANNA CITY – Four people were injured about 8 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 1) when a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by 42-year-old Theresa Bristol of Elmwood ran a stop sign at the intersection of Taylor Road and Illinois Route 116 and collided with a westbound car, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Bristol was driving southbound with her brights on, and at the stop sign she drove into highway traffic, a witness told police. A 2010 Ford Escape driven by Cara Strode, 29, of Farmington struck the Bristol vehicle. Strode and two 9-year-old Farmington girls riding with her were injured, and AMT transported them to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Strode reportedly hurt her knees and neck. One of her passengers in-

jured her hip and had internal injuries requiring surgery; the other girl showed swelling on her forehead, police said. AMT also transported Bristol to OSF for apparent rib injuries, according to reports. Police cited Bristol for Driving Under the Influence, operating an uninsured vehicle, disobeying a traffic control device, and using a cell phone while driving, and issued her a Notice to Appear.

No injuries in crash of small plane in Knox Co.

Police noticed a hole in the engine, according to reports. Between the engine and the propeller, damages were estimated at $50,000. GHAS (Galesburg Hospitals Ambulance Service) and the Knoxville Fire Department responded.

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• Kyle Conger, 27, of Princeville on Oct. 27 was arrested for a Peoria Heights ordinance violation and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

DAHINDA – No injuries were reported when a small plane crash-landed in a cornfield on the north side of Knox Road 1750 N about 6 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30), according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Pilot Curtis Burton, 54, and passenger Quinten Bieniek, 26, both of Hannibal, Mo., told police the engine of the 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza “seized,” forcing an emergency landing.

• Oct. 23: Donald Neckel of Peoria on Illinois Route 8 near Taylor Road in Kickapoo Township. • Oct. 26: Martha Hammer of Hanna City on McAllister Road near Sommerfield Road in Rosefield Township. • Oct. 26: Jessica Kraft of Wyoming, on Princeville-Jubilee Road near Fussner in Kickapoo Township.

I only go back as far as the ’60s, so I remember kids running around saying “I can’t believe I ate the WHOLE thing,” imitating an AlkaSeltzer commercial. In high school, kids wanted to be as cool as the Fonz so they uttered “Ayyeeee!” at every opportunity. In the ’80s, everyone seemed to echo Clara Peller’s question of “Where’s the beef?” George the First invited people to “Read my lips” when it came to new taxes.

I guess that we want to emulate our favorite TV stars and we figure that saying their favorite catch phrase will make our friends think we’re just like that character. Hopefully, this new bunch of phrases will have a quick death, like most catch phrases. What? You didn’t enjoy this column? Really? Seriously? Sorry, but it is what it is. No offense, but the only other thing I can say at the end of the day is “Have a good one.”

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Thank You For Your Support! Thank you to Akron Services Inc. for purchasing my steer again this year at the Elmwood FFA Steer Show and Sale. Although I was unable to attend the show and sale due to my involvement and commitment to the Illinois State 4-H Livestock Judging Team, your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Easton R. Beard

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Thank you to the Bank of Yates City for purchasing my steer during the Elmwood FFA Steer Show and Sale. Your continued support of local youth is very much appreciated. Thank you, Hayden S. Beard

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Princeville looks to resolve road dispute By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board at its Monday meeting voted to respond to one of two pay requests for reconstruction work done on South Walnut Street, but a second request and retainer are being withheld until the Board feels satisfied with the project. “We weren’t completely satisfied with the work,” said Village President Sid Stahl. “We spend quite a bit of money on such work, and a couple of spots [there] had to be redone and patched. We don’t spend funds to end up with a quilt-like street. That wasn’t intended.” Stahl and Village officials plan to visit the area Friday (Nov. 6), after For The Weekly Post

which they’ll talk with the general contractor and the Tazewell County subcontractor that did the asphalting, Stahl said. “After we walk the street there, we’ll have a better idea of where we’re going,” he said. One engineer recommended that the street be milled and resurfaced, said Stahl, who added that if that’s the case it couldn’t happen until spring. In other business, • Trustee Dennis Carton resigned because of schedule conflicts, and the Board will discuss appointing someone to fill the position until the 2017 election; • the Board approved participating in another application for a state

Rural Enterprise Zone, which is being coordinated by Peoria County’s Mark Rothert, Assistant County Administrator for Economic Development, to possibly also include Chillicothe, Elmwood, Hanna City and a corridor linking the communities; • Superintendent of Public Works Chad Gardner says residents can rake leaves into the street any time and the street sweeper will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, rain or shine, until leaves aren’t an issue, and also notes that hydrants will be flushed Nov. 10-12; and • the Board approved the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association renewal for 12 months.

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this week, Logsdon said. Costs for replacing the corroded pipe, while substantial, will be covered by unallocated funds from the state grant. Meanwhile, the first grant payment arrived, according to the monthly financial statement, which showed $88,877 passing from revenue to expenditures. Village President Michael Gray said $99,000 more is expected next week. Excluding grant money, the general water fund remains healthy, said Gray, who pointed to $90,000 in revenues vs. $80,000 in expenses. “We’re doing pretty well,” he said, noting that even with the State

withholding Motor Fuel Taxes it’s collected but not forwarding to municipalities and townships until a budget is reached, Williamsfield is getting by. “We’ll be OK for this year at least,” Gray said. For next year, the Board unanimously approved a tax levy ordinance providing for a 5-percent increase. That will mean property taxes will provide the Village $238,530 for its General Fund, $28,000 for police, $4,000 for auditing, and $26,000 for insurance. In other news, • applications for ATVs and golf carts for use on Village streets are

being accepted, but approval will occur after the delivery of permit stickers, said Police Chief James Robertson; • a last-chance letter to owners of two unsightly properties is going out before the Village takes steps to condemn the properties and tow an unregistered vehicle; • the Board unanimously OK’d replacing a chemical-transfer pump part and a monitor screen for the water department and also upgrading accounting software; and • Williamsfield’s “lighting of the park” is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, followed by a tour of homes from 5:30-8 p.m.

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1st Annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing

We would like to thank you for being a sponsor or participant of the First Annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing. To say it was a successful event, is an understatement. We raised $20,608…far exceeding our goals and expectations. This was added to the contribution for the St. Jude Ride on September 17th…making the total contribution from Central Illinois $515,000. We need to thank a few very important sponsors…Altorfer Cat for being our corporate sponsor as well as contributing to our lunch that day. Luke Doubet and Mack Foster from Pioneer for also picking up the tab for lunch. G and M distributors in Galesburg for printing our hole signs. We also would like to thank the Brimfield Mens Club and Gary Manness for the tent. It was a great day for golf, 27 teams participated, plus we had 2 Hole in Ones that day!! It was also a great day for more donations…we had fun auctioning off pies, beef, lime, concrete…just to name a few. The best surprise was a St. Jude Golf Bag that was donated to us by the St. Jude office. Craig Robeen purchased the bag for a very generous price, and then donated it to the St. Jude Family in attendance. Then the family matched the auction price as a donation, WOW, was all we could say. Brad and Marcy Davis from Galesburg shared their journey with St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Their son Benton is a patient, their story had many of us in tears that day. They were very appreciative of the generosity that complete strangers showed that day. As a committee, we can’t say thank you enough. A couple of our committee members went on the St. Jude Ride and toured the hospital in Memphis. I know this had a lasting impact on them and has motivated us to do bigger and better next year. A heartfelt thank you goes to you…without you, our outing would have not been a success. We will never be able to say thank you enough. We also need to say a special thank you to all of our volunteers that day and the helped we received from the St. Jude office. We definitely could not have pulled it off without you. Special thanks to Eric and Liz Wilson, Eric is the chair of the Ride. This event would not have been possible without the idea from John McKinty…He is a generous supporter and fundraiser for St. Jude and wanted to do more. We took the idea and ran with it. Stay tuned for next year, we look forward to having you back…we look forward to beating our fundraising and we hope that you know this is all FORE THE KIDS!!!

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Committee Members: Joe Heinz, Ron Cluskey, Rick Duda, Luke Doubet, Mack Foster, Charity Schultz, John McKinty Davis Farms The Weekly Post Wells Fargo Advisors-John Herman Iron Hustler Excavating Maple Lane Country Club Ordaz Construction and Supply Co. Prairie Material Strom Farms 1st Farm Credit Mustain Law Office Tompkins State Bank Swanson Seeds Stark Seed and Service-Mack and Amber Foster Brett & Krista Swanson Weaver Ridge Country Financial-Travis Lewis J.C. Dillon Inc. Ameren-Kenny Blum St. Jude Office/Volunteers Burnzees Bar and Grill Omron Healthcare-John Cluskey G and M Distributors Gary and Tamra Smith Jimmy Walker Tire CIT Group, Inc. West Central FS Wallace Engineering and Land Survey Galena Road Gravel WR Grace Construction Products Cluskey Land Surveying Farmers State Bank My Place Walters Brothers Harley-Davidson Hanna City Sportsman’s Club Hartwell Financial and Insurance Services C & G Concrete Construction Co., Inc. Normal Firefighters Local 2442

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PRINCEVILLE – On Wednesday (Nov. 11), the Princeville Heritage Museum will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for Veterans Day, when its growing Military Display is sure to attract visitors. “We are very proud of the Military Display in our museum and the local heroes that are recognized within,” said museum director Julie Delbridge. “We are always accepting more donations of military items from local community members.” Refreshments will be available, she said.

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KANSAS CITY – Olivia Caldwell of Elmwood had a steer that was selected as the Grand Champion Market Steer last week during the American Royal Stock Show. Caldwell was also the Division II Champion, a decision that judge Shane Bedwell of Fort Collins, Colo., said was difficult. Bedwell said he had a hard time sorting through the exhibits in the American Royal Market Steer Show with every class packed full of champion contenders. Particularly, he had a hard time with his Division II champion and reserve. “No matter what I do I’m going to be leaving a great steer standing,” Bedwell said. “This is something I’m never going to forget.” Caldwell sold her calf in the livestock auction and plans to use the proceeds to help finance her college education.

Brimfield pair awarded WIU scholarships

MACOMB – Luke Golemon and Dallas Boswell of Brimfield were both awarded prestigious scholarships from the Western Illinois University Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, through the support of the Mary Olive Woods Trust. A sophomore, Golemon received the Mary Olive Woods Academic Excellence Scholarship for $6,000 for the 2015-16 academic year. Boswell, also a sophomore, was

The Princeville Heritage Museum’s military display will take center stage on Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. The museum will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Photo by Julie Delbridge.

awarded the Mary Olive Woods Academic Achievement Award for $3,000 For a student to be considered for the MOW Academic Excellence Award, they must be a full-time WIU student with a declared major in religious studies and enrolled in a philosophy course or a declared major in philosophy and enrolled in a religious studies course. The students must also have a grade point average of at least 3.5. For an Academic Achievement Award, they must be a full-time WIU student with a declared major in religious studies or a declared major in philosophy and enrolled in a religious studies course. The students must also have a gpa of at least 3.25. Golemon is majoring in philosophy with minors in microbiology and chemistry. Boswell is a double major in chemistry education and philosophy.

Ill. Route 8 work near Yates City nearly done

YATES CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation is predicting it will complete construction work on Illinois Route 8 just west of Yates City by Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Traffic is now detoured around the BNSF bridge, where IDOT is removing and replacing the pavement under the viaduct, according to IDOT Community Relations Manager Brian Williamsen.

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IDOT also will improve the drainage system beneath the road, Williamsen said.

Switzer Road closed until Friday at 10 a.m.

ROSEFIELD – Crews expect to finish work on the BNSF railroad crossing on North Switzer Road in Rosefield Township about 10 a.m. Friday (Nov. 6). But until then motorists should find alternate routes around the site. Repair work on the crossing between Illinois Route 8 and Schlink Road started Monday.

Wildlife Prairie Park has photography session

EDWARDS – On Saturday (Nov. 7) nationally recognized photographer Mike Boatman will offer “Composition and the Value of Photography” starting at 10 a.m. at Wildlife Prairie Park. Following a short talk, Boatman will lead a field trip through the park for participants to take photos that he’ll critique afterward. Seating is limited to 30 people and reservations are required by phoning (309) 676-0998. The fee is $15, and $5 for park members.

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• The following Weekly Postarea schools won’t have classes on Wednesday for Veterans Day: Farmington and Williamsfield. Wednesday will be a regular school day at Brimfield, Elmwood and Princeville.

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Williamsfield part of open education plan By BILL KNIGHT

WILLIAMSFIELD Williamsfield CUSD 210 on Oct. 29 became one of the nation’s first “#GoOpen” ambassador school districts dedicated to helping other schools move toward using openly licensed educational materials. At last week’s Open Education Symposium at the White House, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, outgoing Education Secretary Arne Duncan launched the program. The new initiative will encourage states, school districts, and individual educators to use openly licensed educational materials. Duncan, who has announced he will resign from his position at the end of the year, also announced a proposal for a new federal regulation requiring all copyrightable intellectual property created with the Department’s direct competitive grant funds to have an open license. Besides innovators For The Weekly Post

from education technology companies and nonprofit organizations committed to working with schools to create tools helping educators find, adapt, create and share resources, the symposium featured educators including Williamsfield Superintendent Tim Farquer. “Williamsfield Schools is very honored to have the opportunity to help other districts around the country transition from textbooks to open education resources,” Farquer said. “We’ve seen firsthand how leveraging these resources can transform teaching and learning in the classroom. “By partnering with innovative leaders like Carl Sandburg College, we have also seen how transitioning away from textbooks can save families thousands of dollars and make a post-secondary degree accessible to more kids.” Besides Williamsfield, the #GoOpen ambassador districts are Bethel School District in Spanaway, Wash., Bristol Tennessee Schools, Bris-

tol, Tenn., Chesterfield County Public Schools in Chesterfield, Va., Columbus Municipal School District in Columbus, Miss., and Upper Perkiomen School District in Pennsburg, Pa. The purpose in promoting openly licensed educational resources is to increase student access to high-quality learning materials; save money and use funds budgeted for textbooks for other needs; keep content timely through continuous updates; and giving teachers the ability to customize learning materials to meet the needs of their students without breaking copyright laws. “In order to ensure that all students – no matter their zip code – have access to high-quality learning resources, we are encouraging districts and states to move away from traditional textbooks and toward freely accessible, openly licensed materials,” Duncan said. “Districts across the country are transforming learning by using materials that can be constantly updated

and adjusted to meet students’ needs.” With the proposed policy, the Department joins the U.S. Departments of Labor and State, USAID, and other federal agencies in participating in the administration’s opengovernment initiatives. After the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – “Open Licensing Requirement for Direct Grant Programs,” Docket ID ED-2015-OS-0105 – is published in the Federal Register, the public can comment for 30 days at www.regulations.gov, or by regular mail, commercial delivery or hand delivery.

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applied for Veteranâ€™s assistance and now receives a pension for the first time in his life from the Veteranâ€™s Administration (V.A.) for $90 per month. He is also awaiting further long-term care benefits, though the processing

and paperwork involved can be daunting. â€œAnybody whoâ€™s a veteran should take the time to come in and talk to us,â€? said Baker, who added that she is glad to help fill out paperwork. â€œYou may qualify for services.â€? Services range from long-term care benefits, to respite care, pensions, rehabilitation services and hospice care. There are currently 18 veterans at the Farmington facility, with six on V.A. contracts providing 100 percent of their care. Farmington Country Manor is the only provider in Fulton County to have such a contract. Farmington Country Manor is also active in the Honor Flight Program. The first year the nursing home participated they sent seven veterans to Washington, D.C., one a 95-year-old World War II veteran. Baker said the nursing home will provide a guardian to accompany the veteran if needed and pay the $500 guardian fee. â€œWe want to be known as the place where veterans are being taken care of,â€? Baker said. â€œI think itâ€™s a plus that so many of our nurses and staff are local people who have been here for years and

are really invested in this area and its residents.â€? Each year on Nov. 11, the nursing home has a celebration for current and past veterans. At the celebration, war and service stories are told and the veterans are honored and thanked for their sacrifice. A Farmington Boy Scout Troop does the color guard and the celebration is open to the public. â€œOld and young get to mingle and some veterans have shared that our celebration is the first time they have been thanked for their service to our country,â€? Baker said. Thatâ€™s all in keeping with the mission of the facility, which dates back to 1978 when the late Dr. Rudy Reed of Farmington decided the community needed a nursing home. The city of Farmington built and ran the facility with Reed as medical director for 10 years. In 1988, American Health Care purchased the facility and operate it today. Reed was twice a patient in Farmington Country Manor, both times while recovering from a broken leg. Baker said she asked Reed if he approved of the direction of the nursing home and the care he had received.

â€œKid, I wouldnâ€™t change a thing. Itâ€™s better than I ever dreamed it could be,â€? he told her. There are 90 employees at the facility. In 2015, Baker was named Administrator of the Year and Kim Thomas was named Director of Nursing of the Year by the Illinois Healthcare Association. â€œWe were so honored to receive these awards and it inspired me to pursue a veteranâ€™s contract for our facility,â€? said Baker, who noted she and Thomas have both been with the facility for 12 years. There is also a Wall of Fame and Honor when you first enter the Farmington facility. Pictures of all current and past residents who are veterans are on display. The young faces staring out of the picture frames, from all branches of service, speak of bravery and sacrifice. â€œWe are proud of our living treasures, our veterans, and we want to show honor and appreciation for them throughout their whole lives,â€? Baker said. To learn more about the V.A. Nursing Home Program, call Baker at (309) 245-2407, Ext. 415. For information on V.A. benefits call Kermit Short at (309) 836-2243.

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enues [from the state] this month.” That delay, combined with the State withholding funds it’s already collected for video gambling and Motor Fuel Tax, squeezes the City budget, he said. “Without about $1,000 a month for the gambling and $4,000 a month from Motor Fuel Tax, it could make for an interesting situation,” Jehle said, “especially when it comes to salt” for the winter. In two other issues related to finances, the Council unanimously approved releasing the Elmwood Development Co. from a requirement to maintain a Letter of Credit with the State Bank of Toulon for the Fairground Acres subdivision. Elmwood Development Co. vice president Fred Paige explained, “We have completed all work through Phase 5, it has been accepted by the City, and we have paid off the $800,000 note [securing the Letter of Credit] with the State Bank of Toulon.” The Council also unanimously approved making its first principal payments on the two Tax Increment Financing Districts. Checks were issued for $59,800 for a TIF #1 bond payment to Farmers State Bank, and for $41,735.50 for a TIF #2 bond payment to Citizens, a division of Morton Community Bank. Both are due on Dec, 1. In other news, • Economic Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dick Tay-

Elmwood Tax-Levy Ordinance The Elmwood City Council on Oct. 20 approved its annual tax-levy ordinance for 2014, which reflects money expected to be raised next year through property taxation. Cities also generate funds through other sources. Here is a summary of the levy ordinance and a comparison to the last one:

Levy fund Gen’l corporate purposes Auditing Recreation, playground, etc. Municipal band Police Fire protection Civil defense School crossing guards Public benefits Street & Bridge Ret., Soc. Sec. funds Various insurance funds Ambulance services TOTAL

This year $58,600 7,350 21,100 7,150 35,200 70,400 600 2,700 5,000 4,300 37,400 29,300 58,500 337,600

Last year Change $/ % 65,000 6,400/ -9.8% 7,001 +349/ +4.9 23,400 2,300/ -9.8 7,150 unchanged 39,000 3,800/ -9.7 78,000 -7,600/ -9.7 600 unchanged 2,627 +73/ +2.7 4,801 +199/ +4.1 24,000 19,700/ -82* 35,701 +1,699/ +4.7 27,800 +1,500/ +5.3 65,600 -7,100/ -10.8 380,680 -43,080/ -11.3

*Change results from an accounting adjustment to accommodate the County formula that formerly deducted some funds taxed by Elmwood Township's Road & Bridge District to minimize overlap. The net revenue should be comparable to last year, according to City attorney Robert Potts.

lor reported that Realtor Phil Harvey will host an Open House at the Palace Theater on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 21 for prospective buyers of the moviehouse, and that participation in Spoon River Drive was a success and attracted 15 vendors committing to the 2016 event; • a discussion on joining Peoria County’s reapplication for a Rural Peoria County Enterprise Zone was put off until the Council’s Dec. 1 meeting, when Mark Rothert, the Assistant County Administrator for Economic Development, will have more information. Taylor also clarified that the current Enterprise Zone doesn’t expire until Dec. 31, 2016; • a proposal to switch health insurance plans to United Health Care was referred to the Finance Com-

mittee, made up of Aldermen Jared Howerton and Bob Paige (both Ward 3) and Adam Rue and Kent Stevens (both Ward 2), and it was recommended that the committee seek additional proposals; • Police Chief Aaron Bean said officers responded to 69 incidents, filed 43 reports, made 10 traffic stops, issued 10 warnings and 6 citations, and made 1 arrest in October; and • the City may explore selling three pieces of old or unnecessary equipment to alleviate storage problems. After consulting with counsel, the City could make available via sealed bids an Allis-Chalmers grader, an older model leaf vac and silage wagon, and a damaged flatbed trailer.

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Fall garden chores: Take it or ‘leaf’ it By RON DIETER

The falling leaves of autumn are a blessing to some and a problem for others. A few homeowners find autumn leaves so unbearable they are willing to clear cut their entire yard to eliminate the source of the problem. But for gardeners, leaves serve several useful purposes. Chopped leaves make valuable mulching material that can provide good winter protection for roots and crowns of perennials and ornamental grasses. The key word here is “chopped.” Leaves chopped with a shredder or lawnmower won’t blow away in winter winds. Nor will they form a dense mat or blanket that can smother some sensitive plants. A good two- or threeinch layer of chopped leaves will keep shallowrooted plants, such as chrysanthemums and strawberries, from being heaved out of the ground by alternate thawing and freezing. There’s no need to put leaves in the compost pile, especially if you have a vegetable garden. After clearing debris from the garden, spread a good thick layer of chopped leaves over the plot and till it in. The chopped material will compost quickly when blended into the garden soil. Next spring, your soil will be light, easy to work, and will have increased moisture-holding capacity. Blending leaves into the soil is so beneficial you would do well to collect leaves from neighbors who would otherwise For The Weekly Post

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burn them. You get the better end of the bargain. Your soil will be much improved and so will the neighborhood’s air quality. Actually, unless you have a heavily wooded landscape like mine, there’s no reason to rake leaves. A sharp-bladed lawn mower, in one or two passes, will cut leaves into fine pieces that will settle into the lawn, adding valuable organic matter to the soil. Our home is surrounded by a forest of hickory and oak trees so we have plenty of leaves. Last fall I invested in a shredder chopper which makes molehills out of mountains of leaves. We use the shredded leaves as mulch in perennial borders and as a soil amendment in the vegetable garden. So much for leaves. As autumn progresses, garden perennials go dormant. Most can be trimmed to the base after foliage dies, but there are a few exceptions. Butterfly bush (Buddleia) should not be cut back until late spring. We usually wait until we see signs of life before we cut ours back. For some reason, these tender shrubs survive winter better if left intact. The same is true of blue spirea. When it comes to roses, it seems everyone has their own way of overwintering them. If what you’re doing works, don’t change the program. If you have planted any rose bushes in the past 510 years, chances are you planted Knockout roses or similar shrub roses. These roses will benefit from a layer of mulch on the soil around the plant to minimize freeze-thaw cycles. There’s no need to prune shrub roses now. Wait

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until early spring. Some perennials are an asset to the winter landscape and should be allowed to stand. Sedums, ornamental grasses and even the little brown drumsticks of mature Rudbeckia are attractive when silhouetted against the snow. Patio pots and containers need attention before hard freezes come. Clay pots should be emptied and stored. If allowed to freeze and thaw repeatedly, clay pots will flake and slowly disassemble. Store them in a dry place for the winter.

Some ceramic pots are touted as frostproof but we don’t take chances. We store them inside. We use a good potting soil in our containers, which we keep for re-use the following spring. We combine it with fresh potting mix, about half and half, when we plant containers for the new season. Fall chores are some of the most enjoyable garden tasks. The air is crisp and the breezes are cool, making work easy. Top the day off with a cup of hot apple cider in front of a gentle fire. Sleep comes quick and easy.

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Farmington ups tax levy 10 percent FARMINGTON – The City Council voted Monday to increase the city’s tax levy by 10 percent to deal with persistent shortfalls in the City of Farmington’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Faced with an estimated 32 percent deficit, council members OK’d an increase that would up property bills about $100 on a home valued at $100,000. According to the Canton Daily Ledger, City Administrator Rollen Wright said the city has in the past moved money from other funds to pay for IMRF. Wright also said that the IMRF funding has been at a deficit for

years, a problem made worse by the hiring of another full-time employee. Alderman Noah Blindt, chairman of the Finances and Ordinances committee, said a one-time 10-percent increase would be a better option for the city, the Daily Ledger reported. As a result of approving the increase, which is above the 5 percent threshold, a truth in taxation hearing will be held at a later date. The total tax levy is $380,000. In other business, the council heard that a water main on West Vernon Street near Casey’s will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of about $50,000.

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BOYER’S AUCTION SERVICE ESTATE AUCTION OF ALAN & DOLORES AUSTIN HOME-HOUSEHOLD-ANTIQUES-CAR-GUNS TRUCKS-TRAILERS-TOOLS-SHOP EQUIPMENT 109 West St. Maquon, IL 61458

Saturday, November 14, 2015 9:30 a.m. Real Estate Sells: 9:30 a.m., Personal Property Sells: 10:00 a.m., Guns, Trucks, Trailers Sell at 12 Noon TRACT 1 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 109 WEST STREET, MAQUON, IL 61458 and legally described as follows: Lot Numbered Three (3) in Block Numbered Three (3) in the ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW VILLAGE) OF MAQUON, situated in the County of Knox and State of Illinois; PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This is a two bedroom 1-1/2 story house with a closed in porch including a 16’ X 28’ detached garage. TRACT 2 IMPROVED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 104 MAIN STREET, MAQUON, IL 61458 and legally described as follows: Lots Numbered One (1) and Four (4) in Block Numbered Three (3) in the Village of Maquon, Knox County, Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM 0.021 acre thereof conveyed to the People of the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, by Warranty Deed recorded in the Office of the Knox County Illinois Recorder on April 17, 2014 as Document No.:1017412; PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This 73’ X 48’ Metal Building includes Two 14’ Sliding Doors, Two Roll Up Doors-One 10’ and One 12’, One Walk in Door TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% of the high bid price is required down on the day of sale, at which time the successful bidders will sign a purchase agreement. The balance of the purchase price shall be due within 30 days, and deed possession will be given upon final payment. The real estate taxes will be prorated through the date of closing. Earnest deposits are non-refundable and the purchase contract is not contingent upon financing and buyer and/or lender inspections. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. Any announcements made on sale day shall supersede any previously advertised terms. Properties sell in "as is" condition with no warranties of any kind. Real Estate sells at 9:30 a.m. To view the properties please call Dan at (309) 252-1193 to set up an appointment. HOUSEHOLD: GE Upright Freezer, Hotpoint Gas Dryer, GE Washer, GE Refrigerator, Butcher Block Top White Table w/4 Chairs, Small Wood Bakers Rack, Maple Open Top Hutch, China Cabinet, Round Table w/1 Leaf & 6 Chairs, End Tables, Wardrobe w/Drawer in Bottom, Two 6-Gun Cabinets, Double Bed w/Dresser and Chest of Drawers, Cedar Chest, 8 Track Cabinet & Tapes, Coleman Cooler, Fans, Pots, Pans, Dishes, Small Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Utensils, Electric Organ, Piano, Other Misc. Items ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Oak Bookcase-Desk w/Large Mirror Across Top & Lead Glass Doors (very nice), Tall Lead Glass China Cabinet, Oak Wardrobe w/5 Drawers & Wishbone Mirror, Oak Library Table, Oak Washstand Commode, Oak Buffet, Oak Ladies Writing Desk, Walnut Dresser w/Candle Holders & Mirror, Walnut Washstand Commode, Oak Wall Phone (complete), Old Spindle Rocker, Oak Hall Tree, Walnut Desk Table, Round Oak Lamp Table, 1847 Rogers Bros. Garland Pattern in Case, Crock Bowls Small to Large in Size, Sanya China Set, Misc. Glassware, 4 Qt Butter Churn, Blue Canning Jars, Milk Bottles, Crocks, Old Books, Griswold Cast Iron Skillets, Other Misc. Items TOOLS & SHOP EQUIPMENT: Hanson Industrial 2004 Pressure Washer (Kerosene of Diesel), Craftsman Portable 175 Air Compressor, Snap On Air Compressor (needs work), 1/2”-3/4”-1” Air Impact Guns, 1/4”1/2”-3/4” Drive Standard & Metric, Open & Box End Wrenches, Electric Drills & Grinders, Battery Tester, 2 Battery Chargers, 20 Ton Press, 4” & 5” Vises, 4’ Snap On Torque Wrench (200-800 lb. torque), 3 Craftsman Top & Bottom Tool Boxes, 1 Snap On Tool Box, Floor Jack, Air Floor Jack, 2 Torch Sets, Cherry Picker, Older Welder, Band Saw, 2 Reddy Heaters, Truck Ladder, Bolt Bins, Binders, Grinder on Stand, Snapper Walk Behind Tiller, 3 Tier Oil Rack, Bolt Bins, 22” & 24” Rims, Shop Vac, Organizer Cabinet, Large Work Bench, Creepers, Axel Sockets, Scrap Pile, Air Bags, Real Seals, Parts for Kenworth, Parts for Spreader, Parts for Peterbilt, Crescent & Pipe Wrenches, Shovels, Rakes, Forks, Weed Eaters, Misc. Parts-Hoses-Lights for Trucks, 100 Gal Fuel Tank w/Pump, Other Misc. Items GUNS: Winchester 190 22 Rifle, Remington Arms Model 29 12 Gauge Shot Gun, Rossi 22 Long Rifle, Steven 620 12 Gauge Shot Gun TRUCKS-TRAILERS-EQUIPMENT-CAR: 1997 Kenworth W900; 624,281 miles (rebuilt) 1999 Ford F150 Pickup; 72,553 miles 1997 Fiat Allis FR100; 1890 Hrs 1997 East Dump Trailer 28’ 2130 Cub Cadet 36” Cut 2006 Nissan Altima Sedan SE; 80,500 miles-Light Green

W8DE Case Loader Serial #9811944 1992 Mack 2800 Weight; 377,312 miles 1988 IH Lime Spreader; 9798 hrs; 112,068 miles 1985 Eager Beaver Flatbed Trailer Double Wall 2000 Gal. Fuel Tank

Seller: Dolores (Mrs. Alan) Austin Estate Executor: John B. Austin Attorney for Estate: Robert L. Potts, Esq., Whitney & Potts, Ltd Elmwood, IL 61529 Ph: (309) 742-3611 Auctioneer Dan Boyer---License No. 440000668---Mobile: (309) 252-1193 Auctioneer Albert Vaughn---License No. 440000544---Phone: (309) 547-2807 Not Responsible for Accidents, theft, vandalism, errors or omissions. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous material, printed or oral. TERMS: Cash or approved check payable on the day of the Auction. FOID Card Required for gun purchase.

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BRIMFIELD – Theodore H Gudat, 77 of Brimfield, passed away at 2:05 pm Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Unity Point Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Ted was born in Peoria, on Jan. 20, 1938, the son of Ferdinand and Helen Scholl Gudat. He married JoAnne Martinez on Oct. 15, 1960, in Peoria. Gudat She preceded him in death on Aug. 1, 2007, in Peoria. He was survived by his children, Tammy (Mike) Shelton of Dunlap, Dave (Beth) Gudat of Edwards, and Gregory (Jane) Gudat of Brimfield; seven grandchildren, Alex and Danny Shelton of Dunlap, Samantha and Abby Gudat of Edwards, Kayla of Hanna City, Nicki of Peoria, and Tyler Gudat of Brimfield; one brother, Donald (Bonnie) Gudat of Bartonville; and one sister Charlene. Ted was preceded in death by his parents He was a firefighter for the City of Peoria until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of Kickapoo Sportsman Club. Ted was an avid Cardinal and Chicago Bears fan. He also loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4) at DavisonFulton Woolsey-Wilton in Peoria. Pastor Jack Thompson officiated. Burial was to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kickapoo. Memorials may be made to the Vernon “Butch” Gudat Scholarship Fund. To view Ted’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence visit www.woolsey-wilton.com.

N. Rosalie Mehrtens

PEORIA – N. Rosalie Mehrtens, 93, resident of Independence Village, passed away at 1:08 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015, at the Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was born in Jackson County, Illinois, on Feb. 24, 1922, to Nelson and Stella (Bardmess) Mezo. She married Calvin Mehrtens on July 30, 1947, in Murphysboro.

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He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1991. Surviving are two children, James (Hazel) Martin of Steinhatachee, Fla., and Jackie (Bill) Heitzman of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, James E. (Debbie) Martin, Jr., Karmin Mehrtens (Gary) Stevens, Scotty (Teresa) Martin, and Melissa (Mike) Rosencrance; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Rosalie was a member of the American Legion Auxillary. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and was known for sending out hand-painted greeting cards to her family, friends, and all of the residents at Independence Village. Most of all she was a loving and caring grandmother. Per Rosalie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service was Oct. 31, 2015, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Burial of ashes will be held at the Elmwood Township Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. To view Ted’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Stalter

ELMWOOD – Patricia Deanne Stalter, 78, of Elmwood, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at Farmington Country Manor. She was born on July 20, 1937 Stalter in Elmwood to Gerald “Pat” and Ethyl (McKown) Patterson. She married Earl L. Stalter on April 6, 1956 in Elmwood. He survives. She is survived by four children, Calene Stalter of Elmwood, Scott (Michelle) Stalter of Maquon, Joel (Stephanie) Stalter of Morton, and Lynne (Gary) Goudie of Knoxville; one brother, Robert (Dana) Patterson of Osprey, FL; five grandchildren, Terri, Luke, Zack, Cole, Kyle; and three greatgrandchildren, Jesse, Christian, and Lily. She is preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Merna Patterson, and her brother, Gerald “Sonny” Patterson. She worked at Citizens Savings and Loan in Peoria before starting her family. She later was editor/writer of the Elmwood Gazette and then worked as a bookkeeper for her father’s business, Cramer AgriCenter in Cramer. Deanne was always known to be singing or humming a song. She sang in her church choir at Elmwood Presbyterian Church and the Elmwood Community Chorus. Most of all, she cherished her children and adored her grandchildren taking them to swim and fish and even taught them to cook and drive. Funeral services were Nov. 2, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood, with a visitation held the day before. Burial was to be at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Elmwood Presbyterian Church choir and the Elmwood High School music department. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

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Kathryn L. Claypool

BRIMFIELD – Kathryn L. (Maher) Claypool, 88, of Brimfield, died Oct. 26 at Apostolic Christian Skylines Nursing Home in Peoria. Born on Sept. 20, 1927, on a farm near Brimfield, the third daughter to the late Thomas L. Sr. and Elizabeth C. (Boozan) Maher, she married Keith C. Claypool on Oct. 3, 1970, at St. Joseph Church in Brimfield. He survives. She is also survived by one sister, Rosemary (Cleo) Nollette of Kansas City, Mo.; 19 nieces and nephews; 31 great-nieces and nephews; and several great-greatnieces and nephews and cousins. Kathryn attended grade school in a one-room school, Scotland Prairie Grade School, just north of Brimfield. A funeral Mass was Oct. 30 at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded and entombment of ashes will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

James Fredell

PRINCEVILLE – James Earle Fredell, 80, of Peoria, a native of Princeville, died Oct. 25 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Beryl June (Farlin) Fredell; daughter June Fredell of Peoria; son Jim (Monica) Fredell of Corning, N.Y.; son in-law, Jon (Carol) Grubbs of Wheeling; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services were Oct. 29 at First Baptist Church in Peoria, with a private interment at Princeville Cemetery.

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David Monroe

FARMINGTON – David F. Monroe, 76, of Trivoli, father of a Farmington woman, died Oct. 23 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. David married Jean Capron at the Farmington Methodist Church on March 13, 1960. They celebrated 55 years of marriage and Jean survives. Also surviving are a daughter Kathy (Jon) Frank of Farmington; son Kevin (Catherine) Monroe of Ames, Iowa; and grandchildren, Zachary and Brianna Monroe and Nicole and Melissa Zeglen; and his brother, James J. (Midge) Monroe of Hortonville, Wis. David attended Hanna City Grade School and graduated from Farmington High School. He graduated from the Caterpillar Tractor Company four-year apprentice course and retired as a Buyer in the Caterpillar Purchasing Department after 42 years of service in 1998. David was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to hunt, fish and woodwork. He was a member of the Trivoli United Methodist Church. Services were Oct. 31 at Trivoli United Methodist Church in Trivoli, with burial at Trivoli Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Tamara Patterson

PEORIA HEIGHTS – Tamara “Tammy” Patterson, 57, of Peoria Heights, formerly of Washington, passed away at 9:54 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at OSF Richard L.

Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Tammy was born March 7, 1958, in Beardstown to Stanley and Margaret Yvonne Stock Patterson. They preceded her in death. Surviving is her sister Debbie (Lee) Langeberg of Washington, and a nephew, Ryan Wright of Las Vegas, Nev., and a special uncle Phil Stock of Brimfield. Tammy was a graduate of Washington Community High School and worked for many years as a carrier for the Peoria Journal Star. Family and friends will gather for inurnment at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Beardstown City Cemetery in Beardstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Cancer Care or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Tammy’s memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.

Joyce Sloan

PRINCEVILLE – Joyce L. Sloan, 86, of Princeville died Oct. 27 at Toulon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Survivors include her husband, Armond Sloan; son Robert Sloan of Princeville; daughter JoAnn (Charles) Craig of Hutchinson, Kan.; two grandsons; five stepgrandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 30 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville, with burial at Princeville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

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64 Acres (m/l) Fulton County Land Auction “Auction to be conducted at the London Mills United Methodist Church- 202 S. Plato Street, London Mills, IL. 61544”

Tues., November 10th 2015 @ 6 pm Physical Address of Property/Directions: 9501 E. Young Road, London Mills, IL / From London Mills/Route 116; Turn south onto County Road 2, continue 3.6 miles to Young Road, turn East, go 1.5 miles to start of property. Watch for Signs Property Consist of: 64 acres (m/l) of farmland consisting of 21 acres cropland (Currently in corn) w/ remainder pasture & timber. Property has a 50’x125’ steel building w/ feed lot & holding pens, plus much of property is fenced. Property has a running creek, pond, mature timber w/abundant wildlife. Call today for an appointment to view - 309-370-5305. Legal Description: Sixty (60) acres off the North end of the West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter of Section Number Twenty-two (22); also commencing at a point Fifty rods South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Number Twenty-two and running thence West Fifty-six (56) rods, thence South Twenty (20) rods, thence East Fifty-six (56) rods, thence North Twenty (20) rods, to the place of beginning, containing Seven (7) acres, more or less; all in Township Eight (8) North, of the base line, in Range Two (2) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian. Home site of 2.293 acres extracted as shown on Survey 15-65473/SSL. PIN#03-02-22-400005 for 64 acres (m/l) with barn, less home site. Terms of Auction: 10% down payment at time of final accepted bid. Balance to be paid & Possession will be at closing in 30 days, December 11 2015. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Both buyer & seller will be required to sign written agreement furnished day of auction. Property sale is not subject to financial approval. To view maps & photos go to: www.biddersandbuyers.com or www.auctionzip/culver Auctioneers Note: Don’t miss this opportunity to own a very nice property with potential home sites, tillable land, timber and outstanding hunting. Statements day of auction supersede all others. Auction to be held at London Mills United Methodist Church.

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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 www.stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am

Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road

Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA - Wed. 6:15 pm, for ages 3-12

Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm

Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten

free communion offered)

Sun. Worship: 10:30 am

EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church

Elmwood Baptist Church

7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm

Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm

Christ Alive! Community Church

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood

Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am

Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm

Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m.

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

FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am

New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright

1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am

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

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Once again it’s time to pack the Christmas shoe boxes. Please help a child that’s suffering from poverty, disaster, disease or war. Boxes may be picked up at participating churches. You may use any shoe box or purchase a plastic one. A donation of $7.00 is encouraged for shipping costs. Either enclose it in your box or you can donate online to receive a tracking label. Attach the label to your box and you will receive an email about which country it was delivered to. Drop off Nov. 21 by 9:00 am to the Elmwood Methodist Church and the Brimfield Evangelical Free Church. You may also take your box to the Northwoods Church by Nov. 23. Visit samaritanspurse.org. For more information contact Elmwood Methodist Church at 742-7221 or Shannon Courtright at 360-6372.

Things running well for Brimfield board By TERRY BIBO

BRIMFIELD – If you’ve got firewood to donate, you can solve the only problem presented to the Brimfield Village Board Monday night. Despite a slow start and time spent pondering development possibilities, the meeting wrapped up in 15 minutes – bills paid, reports heard, treasurer’s report approved. Even some long-time problem properties appear to be on the verge of resolution. “This town’s running pretty darn smooth, isn’t For The Weekly Post

it?” said President Dan Fishel, who had apologized for arriving late. At trustee Brian Porter’s suggestion, softball league funds will be moved to a money market account. He said runoff problems are being addressed at the town’s ball diamonds. “Progress is coming down there,” Porter said. Village Clerk Holly Johnson detailed plans for the Dec. 5 Christmas Walk. The fire department will host a soup supper and open house. Wagon rides, a petting zoo and Santa are expected. A fire pit will be do-

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nated, but the donor hopes someone can help provide the fuel. “Everybody wants to do what they did last year, or more,” Johnson said. With a little extra time, trustee Paul Dye suggested more efforts made to expand Brimfield, even though he recognizes budgets are

tight. Trustee Allison Porter said Dye might want to have a look at last year’s strategic plan. “We did map it all out,” she said. “There are some things we can do, incentive-wise,” Fishel said. TERRY BIBO can be reached at terry.bibo.freelance@gmail.com

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VOLLEYBALL: Brimfield-Elmwood falls to Eureka told had 17 assists, Anna Schupbach led with two aces and six digs and Tasha Martin, Rebecca Spurgeon and Lucy Waid had one block apiece. “We knew they wanted blood. That made that clear when we beat them (at Brimfield),” coach Waid said. “We thought we were prepared for it, but it didn’t happen.” So it goes in the postseason, where moods can swing from highs to lows very fast. Last Thursday, the Lady Princes had been celebrating a regional championship for the first time since 2011.

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three games on Oct. 17 – the second year the Lady Princes had prevailed over Flanagan for the Brimfield title. “We’re two very evenly matched teams,” Waid said. “We really just didn’t show up. It wasn’t that one person was off. We didn’t play well. “We missed seven serves. Our hitting was off. And we only had three blocks all night. “It was one of those nights.” Brooke Gardner led the Lady Princes with eight kills while Claire Berch-

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assists from Nicole Thurman and nine digs from Rachel Jacobson just weren’t enough for the Lady Indians against favored Eureka (21-12). B-E finished the season with a record of 21-10. Lady Indians Coach Troy Tilly looked back and ahead following the season’s final game. “We played very well. Eureka was really good,” Tilly said. “It was a privilege to be able to coach this group of girls. We had a good September, a rough patch in early October, then quality wins in the regional. “We will miss our seniors. All five were starters.” Tilly continued, “We’re excited about next season with key juniors returning and freshmen and JV teams that lost just two matches between them, which includes great talent in the skill of serving.”

Princeville won the Midland class 1A regional title with a 25-12, 25-16 sweep of Lincoln Trail rival Galva. Brooke Gardner led in both aces and kills with three and 10 respectively. Claire Berchtold assisted on 26 scores and dug seven. Martin had five big blocks. “Tasha really stepped up in the championship match by dominating at the net,” Waid said. “We were prepared, and we executed. We needed it. Galva is a very scrappy team that always plays all the way.” • Brimfield-Elmwood – Brimfield-Elmwood’s strong season ended in a regional championship loss last Thursday to a very good Eureka team 25-20, 25-17. Micah Barrett and Morgan Ledbetter’s four kills and two aces, along with three blocks from Alannah Chaney, eight

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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ALICE M. THOMPSON, on September 14, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to NANCY U. WELKER, of 1804 North Eden Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536, and DOUGLAS P. THOMPSON, of 1604 North Eden Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 6th day of May, 2016 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.

NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of GARY L. CHRISTIANS on August 23, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to BRENT A. CHRISTIANS, of 5333 North Big Hollow Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 6th day of May, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 183 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.

NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ROBERT L. NELSON on September 11, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to JOAN M. OWENS, formerly known as JOAN M. NELSON, of 3001 West Alan Court, Peoria, Illinois 61615, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 15th day of April, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.

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fenders and was wide open. “It was pretty slick out, so you couldn’t really go outside,” Marincic said. “You just had to run straight down their throats.” While E-B did that time and time again on offense – often with fullback Jackson Harkness pounding for a game-high 91 yards – quarterback Austin Sims was also effective. Sims, who has not thrown an interception this season, was 4-for-6 for three TDs. Two scores went to Koby White, who also had an interception on defense. The key to all that, E-B coach Todd Hollis said, was the work of his offensive and defensive lines. “It comes down to the guys up front and those guys did a great job,” Hollis said. “Their names don’t get in the paper very often, but they carried the day for us.” And on this day, the defense was every bit as impressive. Ahead 27-0 at halftime, the Trojans yielded one long drive in the third quarter before stopping DePaul (6-4) on downs after it had penetrated inside the Elmwood 20-yard line. “They dominated the line of scrimmage,” DePaul coach Bill Jeske said. “They deserve more credit. They’re as good as anyone we’ve played.” Sterling Newman 51, Farmington 6 Someone has a picture of the scoreboard from early in the first quarter that needs to go in the Farmers’ yearbook. Because after one drive, Farmington (5-5) was up 6-0 following a 1-yard run by Cade Lansford. That run capped a nice drive for Farmington – a drive that unfortunately pretty much encapsulated the game highlights for the visitors. From that point forward, Sterling Newman Central Catholic (9-1) scored regularly and kept Farmington’s potent offense in check. “We had a couple of mistakes and Elmwood-Brimfield 40 Chicago DePaul 0

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DePaul 0 0 0 0 – 0 Elmwood-Brim. 7 20 7 6 – 40 Scoring Summary First Quarter EB - Marincic 4 run (Hedrick kick) Second Quarter EB - Marincic 5 run (Hedrick kick) EB - Marincic 25 pass from Sims (kick failed) EB - White 32 pass from Sims (Hedrick kick) Third Quarter EB - White 15 pass from Sims (Hedrick kick) Fourth Quarter EB - Golemon 6 run (kick failed) Team Statistics DP EB First downs 3 27 Rushes-Yds 16-(-27) 79-347 Yds per carry -1.7 4.4 Comp-Att-Int 7-18-3 4-6-0 Pass yds 95 73 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Harkness 19-91, Marincic 20-84, McQuellon 9-46, Teubel 630, Metz 6-16, Golemon 7-34, Fales 6-27, Hart 2-8, Sims 1-(-1), Donahue 3-12. Passing - EB: Sims 4-6-0-63, Bunting

Elmwood-Brimfield junior Sam Marincic returned from a knee injury to score three touchdowns and run for 92 yards last Saturday against Chicago DePaul in a 40-0 win. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

it snowballed and the wheels came off,” Farmington coach Toby Vallas said. “They were pretty good.” Indeed, sixth-ranked Sterling Newman is expected to be among the contenders for the Class 3A title this year and certainly looked the part last Saturday. The Comets finished with 386 yards rushing against a Farmington defense that was without several injured starters and featured plenty of young players in key roles. “We were healthy for the first game of the year against AnnawanWethersfield and played them closer than a lot of teams did this year,” Vallas said. “We were never healthy again. Kids rose up and stepped up, but you can’t replace a healthy team.” Farmington bids goodbye to 12 seniors. Lena-Winslow 55, Princeville 14 Film doesn’t always tell the tale of the tape. For that sometimes you have to get on the field. And a visit to top-ranked Lena-Winslow made an impression on Princes coach Jon Carruthers. “Their line is better than I thought it would be and the overall team speed is pretty good,” Carruthers

0-0-0-0. Receiving - EB: White 2-47, Marincic 2-26. Tackles: EB: B.Novak 4, Harkness 4, Groeper 4, Hart 4, Fales 3, White 3.

Sterling Newman 51 Farmington 6 Farmington 6 0 0 0– 6 Sterling Newman 14 14 8 15 – 51 Scoring Summary First Quarter F - Lansford 1 run (conversion failed) N - Rude 32 run (Rude run) N - Rude 7 run (run failed) Second Quarter N - Decker 14 run (run failed) N - Vesley 36 run (Rude pass from Vesley) Third Quarter N - Rude 1 run (Rude run) Fourth Quarter N - Vesley 13 run (Whitman run) N - Leffelman 24 run (Stringer kick) Team Statistics F SN First downs 7 20 Rushes-Yds 20-78 53-386 Yds per carry 3.9 7.3 Comp-Att-Int 5-21-2 1-2-1 Pass yds 72 25 Individual Statistics

said. “They’re as good as Stark County. And going in, based on what I saw on film, I did not think that.” A Class 1A favorite, LenaWinslow (10-0) ran for more than 500 yards and had three runners top the 100-yard mark. Logan Green also topped 100 for Princeville (5-5), finishing with 133 yards on 25 carries and scoring the Princes’ only touchdown with 54 seconds left in the second quarter. “Our kids played hard to the finall whistle and we scored against their starters,” Carruthers said. “But they buckled down when they needed to.” Princeville will graduate 18 seniors from the program. Princeton 41, Mid-County 7 PRINCETON – Despite recovering an onside kick, blocking an extra point and recovering a muffed punt, Mid-County trailed 13-0 after one quarter. Things did not get much better, as Princeton (10-0) racked up 335 yards of offense in the first half of this Class 3A clash while holding Mid-County to nine. Garrett Wight had the lone score for Mid-County (5-5), that on a 70yard run late in the fourth quarter.

PLAYOFF RESULTS Prairieland Lincoln Trail Last Week Elmwood-Brim. 40, Chic. DePaul 0 Sterling Newman 51, Farmington 6 Fieldcrest 27, Knoxville 6 Rockridge 42, Rushville-Industry 21 Spring Valley Hall 34, United 0 Wilmington 55, Peoria Heights 13 This Week • Class 3A – Elmwood-Brimfield (91) at Elmhurst Immaculate Conception (9-1), Saturday, 4 p.m. Rushing - F: Lansford 8-47, Gilstrap 8-23, Marion 3-7, Anderson 1-1. Passing - F: Gilstrap 5-18-2-67, Hayden 0-4-0-0. Receiving - Anderson 3-29, Berry 129, Grier-Bain 1-14.

Lena-Winslow 55 Princeville 14 Princeville 0 7 0 7 – 14 Lena-Winslow 20 29 6 0 – 55 Scoring Summary First Quarter LW - Stockton 8 run (Eilders pass from Lawfer) LW - Valentine 68 run (conversion

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did not see much to smile about in a boys team finish he termed, “disappointing.” E-B finished with 85 points, six behind an El Paso-Gridley team it had already defeated several times this season, including last week at regionals. Osmulski was second at 15:44, just one second behind Johnson. That was encouraging for Osmulski, since Johnson had run 14:52 in a meet earlier this fall at Detweiller Park, home of Saturday’s state meet. “The mud was a challenge, because every turn you took was slippery,” Osmulski said. “But it’s nice to know that I ran up with a guy that ran in the 14:50s. Under 15:00 is my goal for the year.” Junior Derek McCoy was sixth in 16:14, also a solid finish. But usual No. 3 runner Cooper Hoffmann, bothered by stomach problems, was well back at 33rd in 17:16. Finishing third for E-B was freshman Logan Whitney (25th in 17:09) and fourth was junior

Runners surge toward the front at the start of last Saturday’s Class 1A Sectional at Maple Lane Country Club. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.

Kelby Barnewolt (26th in 17:12). “We were just too far apart one to five,” Meyers said. “Matt ran fantastic. 15:44 in that slop was good. If our other guys were at 16:44 and we had a gap like we were supposed to we’d have been in great shape. “There’s no excuses. Three, four and five didn’t run like they are capable of. We didn’t do what we could today, but we survived for next week. If you’re going to have one where you falter a little bit I’d rather do it this week than next.” That brought up mention of the 2013 season when E-B was fourth at sectional and went on to win a championship. Osmulski was a part of

that team and said after the disappointing sectional finish, “We were all hungry to do better and show them we were the state champions. We’re going to try to get that same spirit this week.” Standing in the way of that is Class A boys favorite Tolono Unity, which had five runners in the top 15 at the sectional and a 46-second split from first to fifth. The Trojans have runner-up team finishes last year and in 2012 sandwiched around the 2013 title. For E-B’s lone girls state qualifier, ninth-place finisher McCauley, a 19:08.31 time on a sloppy course Saturday was close to her goal of breaking 19:00.

SWAMI: Is Pope rooting for IC? Continued from Page 20

and Forreston returned the favor last year. Stark County will want to keep this undefeated season going and get some pay back from that disappointment in 2014. Stark County 28-13 CLASS 2A Fieldcrest at Annawan-Wethersfield Can the Lincoln Trail conference get two teams into the Elite 8? I believe that will happen. The Titans balanced offensive attack and stingy defense should be enough to stay ahead of Fieldcrest. A-W 34-20. CLASS 3A Elmwood-Brimfield at Elmhurst IC This Trojan squad

should be congratulated on an outstanding season so far. They are only the fifth team in the history of the program to come away with a first week playoff win. Of those previous four teams, tthe Trojans have only won once in the second round. Does Nate McFadden have any high school eligibility left? The Trojans will travel to Elmhurst and take on the best team they have seen so far. EIC has speed, size, excellent passing, good pursuit on defense, and the Pope rooting for them. E-B will battle them with a smash mouth between the tackles running game, and a defense that

“It was bad out there, I was slipping all over the place,” McCauley said. She heads to Detweiller gunning for a time close to 18:30, which would improve on her freshman finish of 19:24 that placed McCauley 67th overall. The Class 1A meet holds real interest on an individual level, as well. In the boys race, all eyes will be on Jon Davis of Oakwood in his attempt to break Craig Virgin’s meet record of 13:50 set in 1973. In the girls race, junior Anna Sophia Keller of Effingham St. Anthony is gunning for her third state title. In the Class A meets, girls are scheduled to run at 9 a.m. and boys go at 10 a.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m.

has improved dramatically. Most people will look at this game and say that the Trojans don’t have a chance. Not so fast! If the Trojans control the line of scrimmage like they did last week, they can pull out a win. No team likes having the ball crammed right down their throats, and Coach Hollis will prescribe a heavy dose of public school rolling blob of death. E-B 35-34. (Editor’s Note: At the start of the season, in one of his root-beer-induced trances, the Swami confessed he would not pick against E-B all year. So do not bet the house on this one.)

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E-B defense posts first shutout in first round By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – This time, there was no wild shootout. Instead, for the first time in several years, fans left Whitney Field talking about defensive domination. Led by a disruptive defensive line that held Chicago DePaul College Prep to minus-16 yards rushing, Elmwood-Brimfield won its opener in the Class 3A football playoffs, 40-0. The shutout was the first of the season for E-B (9-1), which hits the road to face Elmhurst Immaculate Conception (9-1) on Saturday at 4 p.m. The second Chicago-area foe looks much tougher than the first. Weekly Post Staff Writer

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Elmhurst Immaculate Conception (9-1), Saturday, 4 p.m. Ninth-ranked Immaculate Conception’s lone loss was in its season opener at perennial power and thirdranked Kankakee Bishop McNamara, 49-32. IC has won two state titles: Class 3A in 2002 and Class 2A in 2008. The Catholic school is said to have good speed on offense, good size up front and a solid defense. So it goes in the playoffs. At least

E-B can come into the second round knowing it played a near-perfect game against Chicago DePaul. “We seemed to manhandle them across the front,” E-B senior lineman Sean Wilbur said. “Our scout offense seemed to give us a better look. It felt line everyone had prepared. Everyone was really focused.” That focus was clear early, as E-B took the opening drive 55 yards for a 7-0 lead on a 4-yard run by Sam Marincic. The junior back, who had missed two games with a knee injury, returned to run for 84 yards and three scores – one on a 25-yard pass when he slipped behind deContinued on Page 18

Chicago DePaul quarterback Jonathan Gladstone was under attack all day last Saturday by the Elmwood-Brimfield defense. Here Tyler McQuellon brings him down for a loss. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

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Perfect if E-B pulls upset The first round of the playoffs is over, and there are only three teams left from the Lincoln Trail and Prairieland. Annawan-Wethersfield handled Rockford Christian Life easily. Stark County was tied at half, but pulled away from Tremont in the end. And Elmwood/Brimfield dominated The every aspect SWAMI of the game to shut out Chicago DePaul. The Swami picked all 11 playoff games correctly, bringing the season record to 85-16 (84.2 percent). When will Illinois open up a casino with betting on high school sports? CLASS 1A Stark County at Forreston These teams are very familiar foes. Stark County beat Forreston in the playoffs in 2012, Continued on Page 19

E-B runs 2nd at sectional By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – Second place was not what the Elmwood-Brimfield cross country team had in mind last weekend. While that finish would be more welcome next weekend, at the Class 1A state meet, it was not at all satisfying last Saturday at Maple Lane Country Club for the Elmwood Sectional. Take that back. There was some satisfaction on the Matt Osmulski was rainy, sloppy mornon the heels of secing. The Trojans tional winner Tyler boys team adJohnson last Saturvanced to state with day. Photo by Dave Giagnoni. a chance to add more hardware to the already full trophy case. Senior Matt Osmulski ran very well, finishing strides behind top-notch runner Tyler Johnson of Pleasant Plains. And E-B sophomore Emily McCauley also moved on to state. Beyond that, E-B coach Gregg Meyers Weekly Post Staff Writer

Members of Princeville’s regional championship team include, Top Row (left to right): Coach Joe Chovan, Jessica Devries, Sidney Ladd, Sidney Tyre, Tasha Martin, Lucy Waid, Rebecca Spurgeon, Sidney Sorbel, Head Coach Waid; Middle Row (l to r): Brooke Gardner, Anna Schupbach, Lacey Givens, Claire Berchtold; Sitting (l to r): Katy Delwitche, Bridget Talley. Photo by Tricia Schupbach.

Princeville falls at sectional By PHIL JOHNSON

STREATOR – A season of success came to an end Tuesday for the Princeville volleyball team. Just days after winning a regional title, Princeville (25-6) fell to FlanaganFor The Weekly Post

Cornell (23-9) in the semifinals of the Class 1A Streator Woodland Sectional, 25-21, 25-18. The regional final was a rematch of the title game in the Brimfield Tournament, which Princeville had won in Continued on Page 17

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