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No decision yet on beer gardens in Farmington By JEFF LAMPE
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Beer Garden Saga continued Tuesday night with a small step toward resolution. While the city council was presented with a new ordinance and heard a first reading of the title of that ordinance, no vote was taken. A second reading, and possibly a vote, is expected at the next council meeting on Sept. 21. After numerous heated discussions on the topic of beer gardens in the past two months, Weekly Post Staff Writer
Tuesday’s meeting was remarkably low-key. Much of the discussion was hashed out Sept. 2 at a special committee meeting. During that meeting, residents and council members asked for changes to a previous ordinance that were integrated into the proposed law distributed Tuesday. Those included altering language for the physical structure of a beer garden and creating a requirement for an indoor entrance to the beer garden, which can have no exterior access. The council had hoped to
stipulate that it would rule on each applicant, but learned that by Illinois state law, final say rests in the hands of the Liquor Commissioner. In Farmington, the mayor serves as liquor commissioner. So the proposed ordinance stipulates that any application for a beer garden will require a public hearing called by the liquor comissioner, during which the council can offer a recommendation. “This has nothing to do with a single liquor establishment,” said Ward One Alderman Matt
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Ulm, who was acting as mayor in Kent Kowal’s absence. Ulm said the idea is to establish a blueprint for handling applications for beer gardens now and in the future. At least one business plans to apply as soon as the ordinance passes. Marshall Threw, comanager of Whiskey Dixie’s on Cone Street – the focus of much recent discussion – said he will apply as soon as possible. “Absolutely,” Threw said. “We’ll comply with whatever is written.” Continued on Page 2
Whiskey Dixie’s has been a focal point for discussions of outdoor beer gardens in Farmington.
History comes alive during cemetery walk
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By BILL KNIGHT
By CHERYL HARLOW
ELMWOOD – A successful program to help new or expanding businesses could improve, as the City Council on Thursday (Sept. 3) changed assistance levels for the government-backed Revolving Loan Fund. Set up to fill gaps between private resources and a business development that would create or retain jobs, the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), helped by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offers low-interest loans for up to 10 years to qualified applicants approved by a RLF Committee. The Council OK’d making financing of up to 50 percent of project costs. It had been limited to 25 percent. Several local businesses are participating and all are current in payments. For instance, the City received $1,921.44 in loan payments last month. In related action, the Council by a 4-1 vote supported taking steps to help Elmwood’s stop on next month’s Spoon River Drive by having a new feature coordinated through Sara’s Gift Shop: a wine and craft-beer tasting booth. Alderman Kent Stevens (Ward 2) was the dissenting vote; Jared Howerton (Ward 3) was absent.
Have you ever wished you could go back in time and have a conversation with a family member or famous person long dead? Well you will get your chance on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Elmwood Development Association hosts the first Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk. History will come alive as local actors portray past residents of Elmwood. Seven local actors will portray prominent residents as hour-long guided hour long tours of the cemetery stop at each grave site. The identity of the seven actors is supposed to be a secret, so tour attendees will enjoy a surprise as they recognize familiar faces dressed in period costumes and portraying past Elmwood residents. “The idea for a cemetery walk was the result of a brainstorming session last January to try and have more things going on downtown and to get more people to come and check out town events and visit For The Weekly Post
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Part of the annual Ag Day event in Williamsfield, held this Sunday (Sept. 13), is a ‘Guess the Weight’ contest. This is last year’s picture of a tractor and Williamsfield FFA and 4-H officers that weighed 11,600 pounds.
Fall Festival, Ag Day ahead By JEFF LAMPE
Family activities head the bill this weekend in the The Weekly Post area. Elmwood’s annual Fall Festival opens today (Sept. 10) through Saturday (Sept. 12) in the square downtown with a Harry-Potter-inspired theme of Weekly Post Staff Writer
“Let the Magic Begin.” Then on Sunday (Sept. 13), Williamsfield’s annual Ag Day event will be held at Doubet-Benjamin Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Elmwood Fall Festival opens at 5 p.m. today with food sales. Musical entertainment for the evening is 22year-old Elmwood
rocker Ashley Bean. The Heartland Cloggers perform Friday at 6 p.m. and West MacQueen Street Band is back in town that same night from 7-10 p.m. on the main stage. Saturday’s schedule includes a 5K run/walk at 8 a.m., a parade at 12:30, a kiddie tractor Continued on Page 7
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Kickapoo drainage dispute resolved By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – A dispute between Kickapoo Township and an Ellory Road property owner has been resolved, according to an erosion expert from the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) assisting the Township and Peoria County’s Planning and Zoning Department. SWCD resource conservationist Josh Joseph on Aug. 18 re-inspected the site, where Sharon Monroe said something had been causing extra water to flow into her lot. Monroe arranged for a berm and other construction to divert water, which Kickapoo Township Road Commissioner Dan Kelch said interfered with the free flow of water. Kickapoo got a stop-work order issued and arranged for County input. For The Weekly Post
In previous inspections, Joseph said the berm and related work were installed incorrectly and created a “problem by backing water up over her property line.” That’s been resolved, Joseph said. “We have gotten the site to an acceptable state,” Joseph said. “The berm that was constructed has been lowered. “The landowner has dug in a riser that will take the lesser flows in rain events and the elevations are such that greater flows are not restricted from flowing to the east and shouldn’t back water up onto either the right of way or neighboring properties.” Since an earlier inspection, Monroe arranged for a row of bricks, a riser, and a silt fence, and smoothed out a ridge and notched a section to accommodate water flow, Joseph said.
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Council members also went into executive session to discuss an undisclosed issue. Police chief Carl Powell was called into the session at one point, but no action was taken when the council returned. The council did vote unanimously to approve two applications for the TIF Facade program. Kersh Cafe on 40 Barlow Road will receive $1,157.33 towards a $1,543.37 project that will put new awnings on front windows at the business.
Diva Florist at 63 E. Fort will receive $4,950 towards a $6,600 project that will restore and replace windows, restyle brick dormers, tuck point and replace bricks and paint the exterior. City Administrator Rollen Wright said $4,800 remains of an original $25,000 allocated for facade work. Also, Wright said all paperwork is now in line for a $67,000 paving project on Vine St. Ward One Alderman Matt Ulm said the project will involving grinding, reshaping and
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resurfacing the street. Tazewell County Asphalt will do the work and now has certification with the Illinois Department of Transportation. Ulm said work should start “anytime.” In other action, the council: • Heard Clark and Chris Evans offer thanks for support of the End Zone program, which provides activities for high schoolers after each home football game. • Discussed why the city was paying bills to three different phone companies each month. Wright said he would have an answer at the next meeting. • Heard from B.J. Oldfield regarding a tractor pull last month that featured 120 pulls by tractors and drew a sizable crowd. Oldfield said next year’s event will be held on the Saturday of the second full week in August. • Heard Ward One Alderman Kim Gilstrap urge city staff to move forward with plans to convert the tennis court at Jacobs Park into a parking lot “before next ball season.” Tentative plans are to have fences taken down and the court resurfaced this fall.
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
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Hero breakfast is Saturday (Sept. 12) from 7-10 a.m. at Elmwood Methodist Church, featuring pancakes, sausage, biscuits/gravy, and fruit. Cost is donation. s Korean Revisit – Farmington Country Manor will host an informational meeting about the Korean Revisit Program on Wednesday (Sept. 16) at 7 p.m. Korean Revisit is a five-day trip back to the Korean Peninsula offered to Korean War veterans, spouses, widows and family members. Refreshments will be served. Call Bryan Baker at (309) 251-9307. s Awana Clubs – Kids 3 years through 6th grade invited to Brimfield Evangelis Farmer’s Market – Brimfield cal Free Church on Wednesday (Sept. Farmer’s Market is today (Sept. 10) 16) from 6:15-7:45 p.m. for a bible from 4-7 p.m. at Brimfield Public Libased program. Call (309) 446-3571. brary. Call (309) 446-9575. s Teen Movie – “Insurgent” will play s Free Bread – Free bread is available at Brimfield Public Liat Elmwood Methodist brary on Wednesday Church Friday (Sept. Publicize Your Event (Sept. 16) from 3:30-5 11), 10 a.m. Call us at (309) 741-9790 p.m. Popcorn served. s Boat Regatta – email information about or Bring your own drinks. Lake Storey Beach anyour upcoming event to s Blood Drive – United nual “Cardboard Boat news@wklypost.com. Methodist Church of Regatta” is Sunday Elmwood Blood Drive is (Sept. 13) in Galesburg. Wednesday (Sept. 16) from 1-5:30 p.m. Races start at 1 p.m. Call (309) 345For appointments call 1-(800) 733-2767. 3683. s Pie Contest – Williamsfield FFA is holding a fruit pie contest Sunday (Sept. s Craft Time – Ladies Craft Time is at 13) at Doubet-Benjamin Park as part of 6:30 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley its Ag Day Festival. Check-in starts at Library in Elmwood on Sept. 17. Ladies noon, judging at 1 p.m. Top three pies 18 and older will make Mason jar lid win ribbons. pumpkins. Registration required. Call s Moms Group – Brimfield’s (309) 742-2431. MOPS/MOMS group meets Monday s Book Signing – Sandy Miller will (Sept. 14) at the Brimfield Evangelical host a book signing of her new book Free Church, 9-11 a.m. Child care is pro- “Rink-a-Dink-Dink” on Sept. 17 from vided. Call (309) 251-9606. 3:30-7 p.m. at Brimfield Public Library. s Book Group – Farmington Book s Cruise-In – 7th Annual Yates City Group meets Monday (Sept. 14) at 6:30 Cruise-In is Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. Sign p.m. at Farmington Public Library. Con- up at the Bank of Yates City to win a tinues the second Monday each month. free oil change or detailing. Bring classic s Membership Drive – Elmwood Busi- cars and antique tractors for display. ness Women’s annual Membership Drive s Pond Clinic – A pond management is Monday (Sept. 14) at 6 p.m. Tour of clinic is Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity House followed by Mark Stegmaier’s pond in Peoria a complimentary dinner. RSVP at (309) County. Registration and a $5 fee re742-8415 quired. Call (309) 671-7040 ext. 3. s Historical Meeting – Brimfield HisLunch served. torical Society meets Tuesday (Sept. 15) s Fiber Day – Bring your current fiber at 7 p.m. at Brimfield Public Library. project to work on and items for a show and tell table on Sept. 19. Snacks and s Bible fun – Bible Fun “Nite” will beverages provided. Located at Peoria begin Wednesday (Sept. 16) from 6-7 p.m. at Brimfield Union Church for ages Heights Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (309) 246-2526. 3-12.
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our digital scale,� noted Scott, sounding suspiciously like a bass angler. As to the Vawter’s secret for growing such a large tomato, Scott said this year it paid to be lazy. “I attribute it to the fact I didn’t weed for awhile and the weeds sucked up all that moisture,� he said. “Tomatoes don’t like to have too much moisture.� Whatever works. Barring another last-minute entry, the Vawters look poised to win a $50 gift certificate to Here We Grow nursery in Elmwood – which will effectively be worth hundreds given the ongoing Red Tag Clearance sale at that fine establishment. Why no picture of the Vawters, you ask? Did I mention that the auto-focus on my camera broke the other day, too? Tomatoes are so superior to technology.
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Bluto’s last stand
Last week I wrote about a bully from high school named Bluto. As a senior, he went to extensive lengths to make life miserable for freshmen before they passed him by (Bluto was not too bright). As I recounted, we’d extracted revenge on Bluto Jon by stabbing him GALLAGHER in his rather wide gluteus maximus with a steel compass, let the air out of his tires, and broken a key off in his trunk lock after gluing it in place. Bluto swore revenge and after being embarrassed in front of his friends (both of them), was determined to make us pay. We had left Bluto a note telling him he shouldn’t bother, but he didn’t listen. The next day, he was running up the down staircase, knocking books out of freshmen arms
again. This time, he had the look of a wild man as he went on his rampage. He would not be stopped. The day after that, we all stood at the top of the stairs, waiting for him to charge up the staircase. He had to come around a corner before tearing up the stairs and the look on his face when he found no one to terrorize was priceless. We stood at the top, pointed at him and laughed. Every day from then on out, we waited for Bluto to appear and climb the stairs by himself before we started our descent. All the fun was gone for Bluto. You could tell he was trying to find a way to get back at us. He did. All our lockers back then had working combination locks. There were horizontal vents at the top and bottom of each locker and that’s where we kept all our books, coats and anything else we might need at school, including gym clothes. Bluto and his buddies got in the
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school one night and assaulted “Freshman Hall.” All the lockers there belonged to members of the freshman class and Bluto and cronies set about on a path of destruction. On lockers they couldn’t open, they shot shaving cream in through the vents. Lockers that weren’t secured had contents dumped on the floor. Still others were sprayed with an aerosol called “Canned Fart,” which was supposed to smell like … well … you know. Fortunately, the smell had pretty much dissipated by the next morning, when Bluto and his toadies were called into the principal’s office. The principal knew who did it. All the freshmen knew who did it. All the teachers knew who did it. After all, Bluto and his buddies had spent the morning bragging about it. They refused, however, to admit it to the principal. As far as we were concerned,
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Thanks for pedal pull at Harvest Home Festival
To the Editor: My wife and I just wanted to say a big “thank you” to Snyder Farm, Sonny, Lauretta and Scott Snyder and B-B Enterprises, Steve and Kim Frakes, for sponsoring the pedal tractor pull at Yates City’s Harvest Home Festival. No fees were charged for the pedal pull, and I understand that the Tshirts and ride tickets were provided for all participants by the sponsors. My wife’s children greatly enjoyed this event and I’m sure the kids will want to take part in this again. It is so nice to see an activity labeled as being “for the kids” was not associated with one of the local bars. Thanks to all that made Harvest Home such a fine family event for the community. – Rich Button, Yates City
Changes to farm revenue insurance could be good
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced expansion of Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) crop insurance to all states and counties. WFRP was first made available for the 2015 crop year, and provides revenue insurance coverage on all of a farmer’s crops and animals under one policy. The policy was previously limited to certain states and counties. In addition, USDA RMA made other key changes to the policy to help break down barriers to access for beginning farmers, integrated crop and livestock producers, and for those who direct market their farm products. Beginning farmers now only have to show three years of tax records to qualify for WFRP. Previously they had to show five years.
This is a positive change that we hope will open the policy to more beginning farmers. Another important change includes the elimination of the 35 percent limit on expected revenue from animals and animal products, and greenhouse and nursery crops. RMA will leave intact the $1 million cap on revenue from these sources. This is one of the biggest barriers integrated crop and livestock farmers had to accessing WFRP. Farmers who sell through direct markets will now be allowed to use existing price records to calculate revenue during the insurance year. Previously, farmers had to prove their revenue through third-party verified records, which is difficult if not impossible for those farmers who market directly through roadside stands and farmers’ markets. Visit www.rma.usda.gov/ fcic/2015/812wholefarm.pdf to learn more. – Traci Bruckner, Center for Rural Affairs
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Help Save a Piece of Local History!! The 105-year-old Yates City gazebo is in danger of being lost. Repairs are needed to keep it part of the Yates City landscape. Here is what you can do to help: • A fund has been established at the Bank of Yates City for donations. • Donations can also be sent in care of Jim Ralston, PO Box 336, Yates City, Illinois 61572 • Canisters for donations are at all local businesses. Watch for Notices of Upcoming Fundraising Events!
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Yates City man dies after motorcycle crash
JACKSONVILLE – A Yates City man died Sunday after a van and a motorcycle collided on North Main Street, according to Jacksonville Police. The Morgan County coroner said Donnie Lee Dickerson, 38, of Yates City died of neck and chest injuries suffered in the crash. According to police, Yates and passenger Amy Dickerson, 35, of Yates City were on a motorcycle on North Main Street about 6:30 p.m. when a van failed to stop at East Oak Street and collided with the motorcycle. The 16-year-old driver of the van was cited on a charge of disobeying a stop sign. Amy Dickerson’s condition was stable Monday at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Superintendent John Asplund sent out two calls on the District's emergency system, to inform parents of bus departure times, and sent a followup notice to families explaining the incident.
Motorist avoids deer, hits trees instead
YATES CITY – Jeffrey Harms, 48, of Yates City on the afternoon of Sept. 1 said he was northbound in the 2500 block of North Stone School Road and lost control of his vehicle when he avoided a deer. His 2003 Dodge truck left the road on its west side, crossed back over and struck two trees on the east side of the road, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Harms was trapped in his truck until extricated, and was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to OSF St. Francis Medical Center, where he was reported in serious condition.
Farmington school Peoria County releases lockdown precautionary August crime data FARMINGTON – Farmington
Community Unit School District 265 on Friday afternoon locked down its campus for about a half hour after the school received a call from a parent that two children enrolled there had been threatened. Authorities responded and officials investigated, but the man accused of having made the threat wasn’t near the school and denied any threat. He speculated that the caller may have overreacted to a comment he’d made about the kids’ well-being. “There was no threat,” Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell told The Weekly Post. “But we had to make sure.”
without an injury and a traffic ticket. Kickapoo had 1 battery, 1 burglary of a non-residence, 1 burglary of a residence, 5 drug arrests, 4 theft charges, 4 accidents without an injury, and 7 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 domestic battery, 1 accident with no injuries, and 1 traffic ticket. Princeville city and township together had 2 thefts, 1 incident of vandalism/criminal damage to property, 3 Driving Under the Influence arrests, 2 accidents with no injuries, and 1 traffic tickets. Radnor had 3 incidents of vandalism/criminal damage to property, 2 accidents with injuries, 2 accidents without injuries, and 9 traffic tickets. Rosefield had no reports.
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• Thomas Ansteatt, 52, of Brimfield on Aug. 31 was arrested for aggravated battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Joseph Wolf, 27, of Princeville on Aug. 31 was arrested for domestic battery, criminal damage to property and theft, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jessie Eldridge, 31, of Brimfield on Sept. 1 was arrested and charged with two counts of theft and for possession of a stolen vehicle, and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its monthly Crime Statistics Report for August for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: Brimfield city and township together had 1 domestic battery, 2 thefts, 1 incident of vandalism/criminal damage to property, 1 violation of an order of protection, 1 accident with no injuries, and 3 traffic tickets. Elmwood city and township together had 1 burglary of a motor vehicle, 1 domestic battery and 1 incident of vandalism/criminal damage to property. Jubilee Township had 1 accident
• Sept. 3 – Krista Clark of Dahinda on Illinois Route 78 near U.S. Route 150 in Millbrook Township.
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Princeville township done with most work year,” he said. “My question, looking at next year, is ‘Are we going to get this money back?’ There’s no clear answer.” The Township also recently replaced a culvert in Monica and in the next few weeks plans to sealpatch several roads, including Mendenhall and Streitmatter. Right-of-way mowing also continued this summer, Ingle said. “That’s money well spent as far as safety,” he said. In other business, Supervisor Harold Dykeman reported plans to undergo a medical procedure that will require him to temporarily hand off some duties to an appointee, and he asked Trustees to think about how to proceed.
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MONICA – Like all Illinois townships, counties and municipalities, Princeville Township hasn’t received its share of Motor Fuel Tax after Gov. Bruce Rauner ordered the funds withheld in the ongoing budget stalemate with the state legislature. But the township completed much of the scheduled resurfacing beforehand. “We’re not getting about $5,000 a month,” said road commissioner Robert Ingle, who on Tuesday reported that about four miles of road already had been resurfaced using previously budgeted funds at a cost of about $20,000 per mile. “We got that taken care of this For The Weekly Post
Dykeman, a long-time Township official who’s been Supervisor for 16 years, said Trustees should confer with attorney Stephanie Schmieg on proper procedure Dykeman, who’s also treasurer for Princeville Cemetery and the Akron-Princeville Multi-Township Dykeman Assessment District, said one possibility would be to hire an office worker, , but he’s open to suggestions. “I do know that any appointment would have to be a Democrat to replace me,” he said.
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family fun starts at 8 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast at Doubet-Benjamin Park at the northwest corner of Williamsfield. Activities continue with a worship service at 9:30 a.m. A parade of antique tractors will drive the streets of Williamsfield at 10:30 a.m. and end at the park. Ag Day includes more than 20 free events and activities, such as a bale climb, duck races, cow pie bingo and apple-peeling stations. New activities are a farmer’s workshop, straw scramble, backhoe rodeo and more. The big tent features hourly events, including a presentation on fall container gardening by a local master gardener, a demonstration of an unmanned aerial vehicle and a presentation about a vision for the Williamsfield park. Afternoon entertainment features the Ag Olympics and the return of the Ag Quiz Bowl and humorous egg smashing.
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PRINCEVILLE – Lillie M. Evans Library District is one of nine local libraries taking part in the Central Illinois Reads program Sept. 18 to Oct. 18. The libraries have partnered with Penguin Random House to secure 100 Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) of author David Mitchell’s newest book, “Slade House.” Mitchell’s book is set to be released Oct. 27, but the local libraries will each have 11 copies of the book available for patrons interested in reading and joining a discussion of the book. Mitchell is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Bone Clocks” and “Cloud Atlas.” Anyone interested in joining the Central Illinois Reads program should contact their local library for details or check out the wiki page
FARMINGTON – The First Presbyterian Church of Farmington has organized a free Community Child Safety event on Saturday (Sept. 12). Certified child passenger safety technicians will be conducting free infant and child car seat safety checks for the public from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington. Stop by the church for a quick check by a certified inspector of your child’s car seat to ensure proper installation and use. The Farmington Police Department will also be conducting a free bicycle safety rodeo starting at 10 a.m. on the west side of the church. There will also be a drawing for a free, brand-new bicycle.
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CANTON – A monument commemorating Canton’s centennial will be rededicated in its new location in Fulton Square at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The stone marker was created to mark the 100th anniversary of Canton’s founding by Isaac Swan in 1825.
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Also, Economic Development Director Dick Taylor was named Elmwood’s Spoon River Drive site manager, replacing Jason Centers, who resigned. Meanwhile, Treasurer Harold Jehle reported that the City is not receiving about $5,000 a month from the State of Illinois for promised Motor Fuel Tax and video gaming revenues, and costs for liability and workers compensation insurance are higher than projected. “There’s nothing we can do about
that,” Jehle said. On the positive side, the City’s expecting considerable revenue gains from the recent quadrennial property assessment, particularly with new commercial developments including Ag-Land-FS and the Whitney building, he added, and the water and sewer funds have balances of more than $460,000 after spending about $260,000 on the west-side water tower. In other business, the Council: • heard Police Chief Aaron Bean report 74 incidents in August;
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local businesses,” said EDA member and local business owner Tracy Parrish. The EDA team met with Walter Ruppman, Executive Director of the Peoria Historical Society to get advice on how to successfully sponsor a cemetery walk that would be both informative and entertaining for the public. Ruppman suggested having other events celebrating history going on in conjunction with the walk.
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ELMWOOD – During the Cemetery Walk in Elmwood on Sept. 19, Chicago filmmaker Vince Singleton will be filming the local actors portraying Dean and Anne Jay. Jay was born in Elmwood in 1887, graduated from Knox College in 1905, served on General Pershing’s staff in World War I,was decorated by four countries for his service in the war and headed the European operations of J. P. Morgan from 1920-1955. Jay’s 35-year career with the Mor-
The committee followed that advice. While the cemetery walk is taking place at Elmwood Township Cemetery other events will be taking place at Central Park in downtown Elmwood. An antique tractor show with a cruise-in to various historical homes surrounding Elmwood will end with the tractors displayed around Central Park. In conjunction, heritage art demonstrations will take place in Central Park from 1-4 p.m. The local Prairie Quilters of Central Illinois will be demonstrating quilting techniques. Also demonstrating will be a lace maker, a basket weaver, a leather crafter and crocheters. “So many of these things are a lost art that
gan Bank was spent in Paris, France. Singleton and Taylor are preparing a trailer for a proposed PBS documentary on the lives of the Jays, who are buried in the northeast corner of the cemetery. Singleton is a young filmmaker who has done productions which have been shown on HBO and PBS. Like Jay and Taylor, Singleton is a graduate of Knox College as well as Columbia College in Chicago where he earned his MFA in directing.
the younger generations need to see and hear about,” Parrish said. The Elmwood Business Women will be dressed in period costumes and selling homemade pies. All proceeds from pie sales with go to the scholarships the EBW provides to Elmwood High School graduates. The Lorado Taft Museum will also be open from 1-5 pm for tours.” The main focus, though, remains the cemetery walk “We decided to pick five local past residents of Elmwood and we gathered up lots of information on them. We let the actors decide how they wanted to present or tell the story of that person.” Parrish said. “We will also have on hand local historians, Karl
Taylor, Mary Ann Hanlin and Cathy Meyers to provide further in-depth information should anyone want more information after they’ve watched the actor’s portrayals.” The Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk will take place Sept. 19 with hour-long tours starting at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are available at most local Elmwood businesses and cost $6 for adults, $4 for students, and children 10 and under are free with an adult. “Mr. Ruppman told us if we sell 100 tickets it will be a success, but I think we will far surpass that goal,” Parrish said. For more information, call (309) 742-8595. A Facebook page has also been created under Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk.
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ROSEFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 TOWN FUND Cash Receipts Property taxes $104,591, state replacement taxes $3,894, interest $544. Total cash receipts $109,029 Cash Disbursements Heyl Royster & Allen $4,556, Transfers Out $50,000, Tom Missen $3,200, Compensation under $25,000 (D. Kuntz, L. Schaub, K. Beecher, D. Maue, S. Davis, M. May, M. Windish, M. Windish) -$26,638, cash disbursements under $2,500: $39,659. Total cash disbursements $120,853. Town Balance March 31, 2014 $113,915 Cash Receipts 94,056 Cash Disbursements (105,779)
Relief Fund $46,601 7,000 (7,022)
Non-Major Funds TOTAL $7,083 $167,554 7,973 109,029 (8,052) (120,853)
Balance March 31, 2015 $102,192
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ROAD & BRIDGE DISTRICT Cash Receipts Property taxes $143,134, state replacement taxes $5,220, interest income $100, transfer in $50,000, miscellaneous $103. Total cash receipts $198,557. Cash Disbursements Metal Culverts LLC. $7,415, Dick Johnson Farms Maintenance $5,153, NE Finch Co. $2,555, Lozier Oil $5,926, Hugh Schaub $5,000, Neff Co. $5,000, Peoria County $8,840, Ace in the Hole $44,663, Fairway Ford $11,500, Otto Max Excavating $9,500, Compensation under $25,000 (J. Forney, J. Burkhead, R. Lafollett, M. Perham, S. Christy, I. Husemann, B. Vallianatos, J. Gunter) $6,133, cash disbursement under $2,500: $49,879. Total cash disbursements $161,564. Road & Bridge
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Balance March 31, 2014 Cash Receipts Cash Disbursements
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Balance March 31, 2014 Cash Receipts Cash Disbursements
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$13,324 5,490 (2,144)
$184,383 198,557 (161,564)
Balance March 31, 2015
$22,604
$16,670
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FARMINGTON – Edward Joseph Barnabee, 76, a lifelong resident of Farmington passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2015, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. He was born March 8, 1939, to Joseph and Marguerite (Airola) Barnabee. He married Sue Melton, September 9, 1962, in Galesburg. Barnabee His wife survives along with daughters Susan (Kelly) Long of Farmington and Karen (Todd) Osing of Morton. He is also survived by his grandchildren Truman and Grace Long and Aaron and Andrew Osing, as well as his sister Carol (Cliff) Montgomery, who is of Washington, Ill. Ed was preceded in death by infant son Edward Barnabee, his parents, and his brother Kenneth (Barbara of Lincolnshire, Ill.) Barnabee. He retired from CILCO after 34 years of service as a lineman. He was a former member of the Illinois National Guard and the Illinois National Guard Rifle Team. In addition to his full time occupation, Ed farmed, was a builder, and was inventor/owner of Barnabee Flyer Trap. Ed was a world-champion marksman and member of the NRA, ATA and USFF. Ed was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2013. He was a nearly two and a half year survivor who maintained his active lifestyle after diagnosis despite undergoing multiple surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy, and participation in a clinical trial. Because most people have very limited time left after diagnosis, his family has established the Edward J. Barnabee Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research with Illinois Cancer Care in Peoria. To honor Ed’s life and family, contributions to this fund may be made through the Bank of Farmington, 16 N. Main Street, Farmington, Ill. 61531. According to Ed’s wishes, there will be no public services. A private remembrance will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank his doctors, friends, neighbors, and
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KICKAPOO – Dorothy Jane Brooks, 57, of Peoria, mother of a Kickapoo man, died Sept. 5 at her home. Survivors include her children, Phil (Lisa) McIntosh Jr. of Kickapoo and Jennifer McIntosh of Pekin; and four grandchildren. A graveside service was held Sept. 9 at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.davison-fulton.com.
Miles Colwell Sr.
PRINCEVILLE – Miles L. Colwell Sr., 87, of Glasford, father of a Princeville woman and an Elmwood man, died Aug. 30 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Curless) Colwell; six daughters, Roseann (Mick) O’Dea of Princeville, Beverly (Steve) Ladd of Edelstein, Linda (Marc) Bernabei of Spring Valley, Janice (Ron) King of Quincy, Sharon (Albert) Fuchs of Speer and Carolyn (Dick) MacMillan of Sarasota, Fla.; three sons, Roger (Lorie) Colwell of Elmwood, Douglas Colwell of Peoria and Miles (Trish) Colwell Jr. of Edelstein; and three stepchildren, Stephen (Audrey) Curless of Glasford, Diana (Mike) Lammi of Rockford and Vicky Curless of Glasford. Funeral services were Sept. 4 at Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe, with burial in Blue Ridge Cemetery in Edelstein. Condolences may be left at www.davison-fultonandersonchapel.com.
Douglas Evoy
PRINCEVILLE – Douglas L. Evoy, 69, of Chillicothe, formerly of Princeville, died Sept. 3 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. A graduate of Princeville High School, Evoy attended Northern Illinois University before entering the Army and serving in Vietnam. He worked with the Santa Fe railroad for more than 40 years. Funeral services were Sept. 8 at Weber-Hurd Funeral. Private graveside services will be at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.
John Harrmann
FARMINGTON – John W. “Jack” Harrmann, 88, of Peoria, father of two Farmington men, died Aug. 29 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Sally (Seffer) Harrmann; sons Brian (Jennifer) Harrmann and John (Nicole) Harrmann, both of Farmington. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 12) at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Cremation has been accorded. Condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton-Bartonvillechapel.com.
J.C. Kline
BRIMFIELD – J.C. Kline, 75, of Brimfield died Sept. 2 at his home. A celebration of life was held on Sept. 8 at the Rhythm Kitchen in Peoria. The Cremation Society of MidIllinois Co. Pekin/Peoria was in charge of arrangements. FARMINGTON – Carol J. Mezzelo, 72, of Sun City West, Ariz., formerly of Farmington, died Aug. 26. She is survived by three children, Craig A. Richards of Sun City West, Ariz., Todd E. (Shannon) Richards of Aberdeen, Md., and Brandon Mezzelo of Springfield, Mo; one sister, Cindy E. (Richard) Guy of Washington, Ill.; and two brothers, J. Michael (Kathy) Connor of Amarillo, Texas, and William C. (Kathryn) Connor of Peoria. Cremation was accorded. Interment will be at Advent Episcopal Church. Condolences may be left at www.caminodelsol.com.
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Orlyn Routh
PRINCEVILLE – Richard Orlyn Routh Sr., 79, of Princeville, died Aug. 30 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Carol (Bridgman) Routh; two sons, Rich Routh Jr. (Debbie Chacon) of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Ron (Anita) Routh of Edelstein; and two daughters, Deb
(Mike) Snyder of Edelstein and Gloria (Terry) Giosta of Varna. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial visitation was Sept. 3 at Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
Frannie Schofield
ELMWOOD – Frances E. “Frannie” Schofield,
70, of Peoria, mother of an Elmwood woman, died Aug. 31 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include her children, Julie Schofield of Elmwood and David Schofield of Peoria. Funeral services were Sept. 4 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel, with burial in Swan Lake
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Pat Shoesmith
ELMWOOD – Patricia A. “Pat” Shoesmith, 74, of Elmwood died Sept. 1 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Roger D. Shoesmith; and children Natalie (Casey) Cline of Farmington, Duane E. Kerkhove of Manito, Karen (Tommy) Webster of Peoria, and Warren (Sandra) Shoesmith of Chillicothe. Services were Sept. 5 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial in Brunswick Cemetery in rural Trivoli. Condolences may be left at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Phillip Smith
BRIMFIELD – Phillip D. Smith, 73, of Mackinaw, father of a Brimfield woman, died Sept. 4 at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Tina (Tony) Schaub of Brimfield; two sons, Ryan Smith of Mackinaw and Kevin Smith of Lincoln; two brothers, Don Smith of Sparta, Tenn., and Howard (Pat) Smith of Mackinaw; and two sisters, Erma Evans of Altamont and Dorothy Hedrick of Salem, Mo. A visitation was Sept. 8 at Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw, followed by cremation rites. Burial will be at Mackinaw Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.haenselfuneralhome.com. We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch;$5 per picture. Call 309-741-9790
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well, according to coach Cassie Jensen. A very hard-fought, three-game loss of 25-22, 22-25 and 27-29 to Peoria Christian is an example. An impressive 16 blocks and 16 kills from Meghan Wherley weren’t enough to help get a victory for Farmington. Contributions additionally came from Abbey Brown’s six aces and Maicee Ralston’s five assists. Farmington did record a hardearned home victory over Illini Bluffs, 25-14, 10-25 and 25-15. The Farmers were led by Wherley with nine kills, Ralston’s 14 assists, and Carley Behren’s six aces that helped gain the win. “We played very well vs. Illini Bluffs with big games from Meghan Wherley and Megan Gilstrap. Peoria Christian was a tough game, but we improved on parts of our game that were troubling us in our first few matches,” Jensen said. “Although this was a loss, I feel good about the direction of our team, and I’m loving the constant work ethic of our players.”
Princeville Due to a schedule change and after a busy tournament the previous weekend, the Lady Princes had a rare week off and still stand at 4-3 on the season. Williamsfield Williamsfield dropped a threegame match to Delavan at home to go 3-2 on the season. Scores were 17-25, 25-22, and 23-25 in the close finale. “It was a tough night, but we played with a lot of heart,” coach Tyson Hart said. Madison Stewart stepped up with nine kills, two blocks, and eleven digs. Rachel Bohannon assisted in sixteen scores. “If we continue to play like this, we can beat good teams,” Hart said. Earlier last week, the Lady Bombers swept Peoria Heights 2518 and 25-14. Bohannon had three kills and four assists. Taylor Dorethy blocked three and Haley Smith had 13 digs. Aces came from Stewart, Emilee Furlong, and Genesis Poplett.
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Gross to coach Princeville girls basketball PRINCEVILLE – Former Richwood and Limestone coach John Gross has been hired to lead the Princeville girls basketball team. Gross was 689-196 at Limestone and Richwoods in a career that started in 1975. His 1992 Limestone team was 32-1 and placed second in Class AA and he won
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FOOTBALL: Mid-County 2-0
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second straight win over E-B. Mercer County 26 Farmington 20 ALEDO – After one quarter, things could hardly have been better for Farmington. Up 12-0, the Farmers (02) looked more comfortable than the home team. “It looked like we weren’t ready to play,” Mercer County coach Nat Zunkel said. That changed, as Mercer County (1-1) stormed back to take the lead in the second quarter with three touchdowns in four minutes. “We played fairly well, we just had a little, four-minute lapse where we let them have their way,” Farmington coach Toby Vallas said. Vallas said that included a 25-yard “Hail Mary” touchdown pass just before halftime. After the break, the Eagles scored again with 10:39 left for a 26-12 lead. Farmington replied with a 6-yard run and point-after pass by Steven Gilstrap, who ran for 126 yards and passed for another 126. Farmington got the ball back inside Annawan-Wethersfield 28 Elmwood-Brimfield 21 0 14 0 7 – 21 Elmwood-B Annawan-W 21 0 7 0 – 28 Scoring Summary First Quarter AW - Bumphrey 73 pass from Litton (Bryan kick) AW - Wirth 7 pass from Litton (Bryan kick) AW - Lindbom 84 pass from Litton (Bryan kick) Second Quarter EB - Harkness 2 run (Hedrick kick) EB - Marincic 55 pass from Sims (Hedrick kick) Third Quarter AW - Ince 12 run (Bryan kick) Fourth Quarter EB - Marincic 3 run (Hedrick kick) Team Statistics EB AW 51 38 Rushes 222 98 Rush yds Yds per carry 4.4 2.6 14 19 Pass Att Pass Comp 6 14 Had Intercepted 0 0 124 299 Pass yds Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Marincic 19-84, Harkness 18-92, Hart 6-51, Fales 1-4, Sims 4-(minus-6), Groeper 1(minus-3). Passing - EB: Sims 6-14-0-124. Receiving - EB: Marincic 2-75, White 4-49. Tackles - EB: Fales 15, Harkness 12, Husemann 9, Br.Novak 8.
Princeville 27 Peoria Heights-Quest 6 Peoria Heights 6 0 0 0 – 6 Princeville 0 13 7 7 – 27 Scoring Summary
Elmwood-Brimfield junior Jackson Harkness got low to score on this 2yard run in a 28-21 loss to Annawan-Wethersfield. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
the Eagles’ 40 with about four minutes remaining but could not score. Farmington lost wideout Eric Higgs to injury and at various times played eight freshmen and sophomores. Mid-County 46 West Prairie 20 ONEIDA – Garrett Wight ran for 226 yards and six touchdowns as Mid-County (2-0) geared up for Friday’s showdown with Stark County. Wight had runs of 17, 6 and 25 yards to stake Mid-County to a 20-14
halftime lead. Wight added a 33-yard TD to open the third and Mid-County converted a West Prairie fumble into a 6-yard score by Jack Craig. “Our kids came out in the second half, played hard, did the things they needed to do,” coach Gary Denhart said. “It was an improvement over Week 1.” On opening night, Wight ran for more than 300 yards and five scores. This is the first 2-0 start in the sixyear Mid-County coop.
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Overall Conf W L W L 0 0 Annawan-Weth. 2 0 Princeville 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Mid-County 2 0 0 0 Stark County United 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Mercer Co. 1 1 0 0 Ridgewood West Central 0 2 0 0 Last Friday Princeville 27, Peoria Heights 6 Abingdon-Avon 62, West Central 28 Ridgewood 28, North Fulton 16 Stark County 47, Lewistown 8 This Friday Princeville at Mercer County, 7 pm Annawan-W at West Central, 7 pm United at Ridgewood, 7 pm Mid-County at Stark County, 7 pm
This Friday E-B vs. Knoxville, 7 pm Farmington vs. River Valley, 7 pm Havana at West Prairie, 7 pm First Quarter PH - Hess 9 run (kick failed) Second Quarter P - Green 8 run (kick failed) P - Remmert 4 run (Snedden kick) Third Quarter P - Jenkins 1 run (Snedden kick) Fourth Quarter P - Green 4 run (Snedden kick) Team Statistics PH Prin First Downs 11 20 Rushes 20 52 Rush yds 46 267 Yds per carry 2.3 5.1 Pass Att 26 5 Pass Comp 13 2 Had Intercepted 1 0 Pass yds 145 19 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-0 Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Remmert 12-95, Green
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The Swami was 7-3 the annual Unsportsmanlast week and is like Cup. You 16-4 overall – never know what not the perwill happen in this formance exgame. A-A 28-13. pected. And Havana-Midwest yes, The Swami Central refers to himat West Prairie self in the third Both teams come The in 0-2. Somebody person. SWAMI wins by default. Fortunately, the Swami has Sparclone up Pony many crystal balls to read Boy. West Prairie 38-14. and might even have S. Fulton at Lewistown Mrs. Swami kiss those South Fulton’s passing crystal balls for luck. game will prove to be too strong. SF 35-28. Knoxville at Elmwood-Brimfield Peoria Heights-Quest at This will go a long way Rushville-Industry in deciding the Prairieland The Rockets lost to Blue champion. If you like Knoxville with 1 second defense and 3 yards and a left. They will look to take cloud of dust, come to out their frustrations on a Whitney Field. E-B 28-15. much-improved Patriots team. R-I 26-20. River Valley at Farmington Annawan-Wethersfield The Farmers have been at West Central oh so close the last two The Titans are cruising weeks. Chalk up a first with two big wins. They win against the Prairieland can put it on cruise control Blue minor leagues. River here. A-W 48-6. Valley hasn’t scored yet. United at Ridgewood Farmington 46-0. United should run at Princeville at Mercer Co. will. United 48-13 The Princes finally get Mid-County at Stark Co. over the hump with the Mid-County averages Golden Eagles thanks to a 53 points per game. But strong run game. Their of- hose games were in the fensive line will be too Cupcake Classic. Stark much for Mercer County. County will be much Princeville 21-14. tougher. My defense North Fulton at against Mid County would Abingdon-Avon be: Uh ... somebody key These teams will battle for on Wight! SC 38-14.
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Princeville moves to 2-0, Trojans, Farmers fall Teams survive steamy Friday By JEFF LAMPE
PRINCEVILLE – On a hot, humid Friday night, it sure paid to have depth up front for the Princeville football team. By platooning linemen, the Princes were able to wear down much-improved Peoria HeightsQuest in a 27-6 victory. “This is the first time we’ve had the depth to platoon on the line and it paid off,” Princeville coach Jon Carruthers said. “We ended up just wearing them down.” Princeville (2-0) ran for 267 yards on 52 carries and made good use of its depth at running back, as well. Top rusher John Remmert racked up 95 yards and a score in the first half, but sat the last two quarters with heat exhaustion. Logan Green (64 yards) ran for touchdowns in the second and fourth quarter despite being bothered by a groin injury. But the Princes kept rolling behind a trio of other backs and quarterback Tristin Jenkins, who had a 1-yard scoring run in the third quarter to open a 20-6 lead. “We pretty much stood under Weekly Post Staff Writer
center and had a nice rotation of linemen,” Carruthers said. Defensively, Princeville contained a Heights attack that had scored 40 points on opening day, yielding just 46 yards rushing and 145 passing. Annawan-Wethersfield 28 Elmwood-Brimfield 21 KEWANEE – Defending the pass was a bugaboo for Elmwood-Brimfield last year and at least for last Friday, the same problem plagued the Trojans. The host Titans jumped to a 21-0 lead after one quarter as quarterback Tanner Litton passed for three touchdowns, two of which went for 73 and 84 yards. Litton finished 14-for-18 for 311 yards and was 12-of-14 for 238 yards in the first half alone. “We’re young, inexperienced and making mistakes that young guys make,” E-B coach Todd Hollis said. “But our defensive backs are not going to make the same mistake of peeking in on the quarterback when we’re in man coverage. “We’ve got a lot of room for improvement.” Despite the early problems in
John Remmert ran for 95 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries last Friday in a win over Peoria Heights before sitting the second half with heat exhaustion. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
pass defense, the Trojans (1-1) battled back. Punishing runner Jackson Harkness scored first on a 2-yard slash with 8:57 left until halftime. E-B then got the ball back on a sack and fumble forced by Jake Harlow. From there Austin Sims dumped a pass into the flat that running back Sam Marincic took 55 yards for a score with 7:32 left in the first half. Suddenly, a blowout was back to being the game many expected
between two ranked teams: A-W came into the game 6th in Class 1A, E-B was 8th in Class 3A. E-B’s defense played much better in the second half, yielding only a 12-yard scoring run by Jaxon Ince with 2:55 left in the third. That came after E-B appeared to stop A-W on third down, but Harlow was whistled for roughing Litton. Instead of fourth-and-goal from the E-B 25-yard line, A-W got an automatic first down and scored
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on its first play. “That was a bad call. It was just release, step, boom and actually our guy tried to hold (Litton) up,” Hollis said. From there the teams traded possessions until the Trojans scored with 3:16 left on a 3-yard run by Marincic. Down 28-21, EB got the ball back at its 25 with no timeouts and 2:16 left. After two first downs, the drive stalled and A-W celebrated its Continued on Page 15