The Weekly Post 9/21/17

Thursday September 21, 2017 Vol. 5, No. 29 Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790

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Local man joins WW II reenactment in France

Phil Reed of Elmwood, front left, was part of a group from around the world who reenacted battles from World War II in the French countryside near Normandy in July. Photo courtesy of Johan Bruyn.

reenacted at this event but without the bombers, was successful. “In this battle in WWII, every plane that could fly bombed the Germans, then the troops went in to finish it off,” Reed said. “The Americans shattered the German resistance and started the race across France.” Everything was as historically accurate as possible, from the uniforms, to the field kitchen and food (Spam, oatmeal and stew), to the vehicles – halftracks, trucks and Jeeps. Much was

the authentic, original equipment. Reenactors even had authentic weapons, shooting blanks, which were loaned to them by a collector and had been used on the set of the series “Band of Brothers.” Reed and other reenactors slept in pup tents or out in the open on the ground. They had two meals per day. The event took over a year to plan, and was sanctioned by the French government, Reed said. Members Continued on Page 2

Princeville book discussion looks back 90 years PRINCEVILLE – Author Bill Bryson won’t be in attendance Sept. 28 when the Lillie M. Evans Library convenes a 3 p.m. discussion on his book “One Summer: America, 1927.” However, sure to be there are memories of Charles Lindbergh and Babe Ruth, Prohibition and Henry Ford – and Princeville and its library, established that same year. “We’re tying this all together,” said LME Library Public Services staffer Kate

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FARMINGTON – The City Council Monday night reconsidered two actions and moved forward on two other issues. News that could potentially benefit local residents was Mid Century Communications telling the Council that the Fairviewbased company has received about 150 online responses and has identified seven neighborhoods to bring fiber-optic service to the community. Network Operations Manager Aaron Buck said Mid Century is interested in rolling out the 1G upload/download service like it is doing in Elmwood, with a public meeting and commitments by busiInside nesses before • Is football a dying proceeding with sport? Page 5. • Three escape home residential connections installed fire in Elmwood. Page 6. • EHD may still be a by “fiberhoods.” factor for deer and deer “We’re ready to hunters in Illinois this take the next fall. Page 13. step,” said Buck, • Obituaries. Pages who’s given a 14-15. draft of a franchise agreement to City Attorney Bill Connor to get a utilities easement to expand from a Mid Century line that already runs through town from Canton to Yates City. Connor said he’ll contact Mid Century’s attorney, and a proposal could come before the council in the next couple of meetings. The Council took action on an issue raised by Alderman Joey Boggs, who pointed out the difference between the contractor’s price of $6,500 for striping West Fort Street and the cost of city workers doing the work. The Council approved saving about $6,000 by having employees finish the striping. The vote was 4-2, with Aldermen Matt Ulm and Ryan Lambert opposing the measure and Mayor Kent Kowal also casting a vote. The striping is the series of 4-foot dashes For The Weekly Post

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ELMWOOD – Phil Reed of Elmwood indulged his interest in history by attending a World War II reenactment in Peoria in 2016. Little did he know this would lead to a trip to France in July of 2017 to participate in an international reenactment of Operation Cobra, a key battle in World War II that took place during the Normandy campaign seven weeks after D-Day in 1944. “I was just at the Peoria event as a spectator, and was recruited by one of the organizers,” Reed said. “Just a little over a year later, I was in France.” Operation Cobra was the Allied’s second attempt to break out of the hedgerows of Normandy, and was depicted in the movie “Fury.” The unfortunate first attempt resulted in the Americans accidentally bombing their own troops, but the second attempt,

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Will, “the 90th anniversary of our founding year, the history of the country and also of Princeville – a lot of people were surprised at the old business district” in a previous program. Part of the summerlong “Princeville Reads” program, the afternoon discussion will focus on the book by Bryson (author of “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt

Kid” and “A Walk in the Woods” – from which the 2015 movie was made starring Robert Redford as Bryson). Part of the season’s program has been to challenge Princeville library patrons to read 90 books this summer, and it’s been successful, Will said. “We’ve had several already turning in their 90,” she said. “Others have turned in their second.” The Library has has been giving away 10 copies of the book. Continued on Page 10

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REENACTMENT: Locals welcomed event Continued from Page 1

from Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Canada, Great Britain and Sweden, as well as the United States, participated on both sides. About 60 reenactors portrayed the Germans, and 50 portrayed the Americans. Participants followed the route of the actual battle, often down the same hedgerows and through the same villages as in World War II. They even had an individual portraying a reporter for the “Stars and Stripes” embedded with them, who wrote an article about the reenactment as if it were the actual battle. Each day, the men playing the German and U.S. commanders met to plan out the day’s battle. They tried to stay as historically accurate as possible with their reenactments, including night operations and security at night. Attacks could occur anywhere, anytime. But since only the last day was fully scripted, the battles didn’t always turn out exactly as they did in World War II. “If you were ‘shot’ as part of the reenactment, you were to fall to the ground and remain there until the battle moved on,” said Reed. “Then you could rejoin the action. Since the Americans were outnumbered and outgunned, we didn’t win as many as we should have.” Townspeople welcomed the reenactors, Reed said, and they were invited to fight in backyards and sometimes even from their homes.

Vehicles and uniforms used in the Operation Cobra reenactment were as authentic as possible. Photo courtesy of Jason James Purcell.

The reenactors had a French liaison with them who assisted with the event. They also dedicated a day to interact with the public and to teach the history of the battle and to pose for re-creations of actual photographs from World War II. The first reenactment by the group in France was in 2014, and was the first time Germans in uniform had been in France since the war. Reed played the role of a squad leader for an American platoon with the rank of Staff Sergeant (S/SG). Each person portraying an officer was required to be current, former or retired military. Reed spent three years on active duty with the Army and 15 months

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in Iraq. “My brother and I are the third generation of siblings in the military,” said Reed. “My aunt, Charlotte Haley, who also lives in Elmwood, and her brother were in the military as well.” When not participating or planning in reenactments, Reed works with his father, Al Reed, in a sheet metal shop about three miles outside of Elmwood. He and his father farm and do metal fabrication. The group that organized the World War II reenactments is called 2 AIE – 2 Allies in Europe. The group is based out of Great Britain, but also organizes reenactments in the U.S. Upcoming U.S. events include one in Rockford on Sept. 20-24 and another in Peoria in June of 2018. The largest is in Conneaut, Ohio, recreating D-Day with landing craft on the beach of Lake Erie, Aug. 1718, 2018 (www.ddayohio.us). You can learn more about 2 AIE on their Facebook page: 2 AIE Cobra Breakout 2017, or their website: www.2aie.co.uk As for Reed, he is planning to participate in the next event in Europe in 2019. Participants are still deciding what to reenact, but may do the battle at Market Garden, which would include a full paratrooper drop. This battle was depicted in the film “A Bridge Too Far.” However, Reed says he will be staying on the ground for that one.

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THE WEEK AHEAD

HOT PICKS This Week!

s Adult Bingo – Join the Salem Township Library

today (Sept. 21) at 10 a.m. for adult bingo. s Movie Night – “Smurfs: The Lost Village” shows at Family Movie Night today (Sept. 21), 5:15-7 p.m., at Brimfield Public Library. Sponsored by Princeville State Bank. s Farmington Reunion – Farmington High School Classes of 1962 and 1963 are meeting for reunions this Saturday (Sept. 23). A social hour is planned for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Farmington Moose Lodge. We welcome friends, former classmates and teachers to join us and celebrate.

Wiley Library, Saturday (Sept. 23), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to make fall banners. s Support Group – NAMI has a Mens Fund Raiser – Woofstock fundraiser tal Illness Support Group today (Sept. for SAMS animal shelter in Hanna City, 21) at ICC North, 7-8:30 p.m. for people Sunday (Sept. 24), 12-5 p.m. at Sommer with mental health issue, Poplar Hall Park, 6329 N. Koerner Road, Edwards. Rm. 131; family Poplar Hall Rm. 129. Music, food, silent auctions, dog trains Ladies Night – Join Morrison & Mary ing demo and more. $40 for shirt and Wiley Library for ladies bandana, or $20. Under night out (adults over 18) Publicize Your Event 10 free. today (Sept. 21), at 6:30 s Yoga – Yoga Call us at (309) 741-9790 p.m. Make felt leaf hoop classes Mondays at or email information about art. Brimfield Public Library your upcoming event to s Free Bread – Free news@wklypost.com. (including Sept. 25), 6-7 bread available at Elmp.m. wood Methodist Church s LEGO Club – Join the Brimfield every Friday (including Sept. 22), 10:30 Public Library on Monday (Sept. 25) for a.m. a Fairy Tales & Fables themed LEGO Free bread available Tuesdays (includClub, 6-7 p.m. All ages invited. ing Sept. 26) at Harrison Hall in Brimfield at 10 a.m. (309) 696-4542. Future Events s Fund Raiser – Pork Chops and Ens Manna Meal – Meal and entertaintertainment at Detweiller Park, Pine and ment Sept. 28 at noon at the Elmwood Dogwood Shelters, Peoria, Saturday (Sept. 23), 3-7 p.m. $10 pork chop meal, United Methodist Church. Meals $4. s Sausage Dinner – The 67th annual St. $5 kids hot dog meal, 3:30-6 p.m. Tom Mary’s of Kickapoo Sausage Dinner is Beckman band, games and more. Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at s Craft Time – Make It/ Take It crafts Exposition Gardens in Peoria. will be held at the Morrison & Mary

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Who is Equifax and why do they know so much?

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I hope most are aware that a mysterious company called “Equifax” just, through carelessness, allowed hackers to abscond with 150 million or so people’s information including our Social Security numbers. Our SSNs, of course, are the key to our other information because they don’t Randy change through FRITZ life. But I’m not sure we all understand the importance of this information. Equifax is one of three so-called “credit reporting agencies” (the other two are TransUnion and Experian). That misnomer hides the fact that they collect information – information on your credit while you do most anything financial: open/close a bank account, write checks, acquire or use a credit card, secure a loan of any type, make any large purchase, etc. Did you pay your bill on time? Did you overdraw on a check you wrote? Did you miss a payment? Do you do these things well? Is there a trail of good and/or bad credit information about you? (There is.) Then they report this information to any potential creditor. Until recently, you couldn’t ask for it yourself, only current or potential creditors could.

Who gives them all this information? Those companies you do business with. They give to these three agencies without your knowledge or permission. That information is compiled and from it they produce – just for you – a “credit score” other potential lenders can use to judge your worthiness to get even more credit. I suppose, in this credit-necessary world someone has to judge credit worthiness, but all three of these companies are notorious for screwing up that information. They put it in the wrong file, don’t update old information and make it almost impossible to get those errors fixed. Actually they are somewhat better than they used to be, but they have a long way to go. Understand this, though: this is their business! Their entire business. To be more specific, the data they receive, store, and regurgitate is all they do. Might it be in their interest to be careful about the security of that data? Apparently not. This latest incident proves they aren’t particularly careful about security. Are they going to get better? Congress is threatening them with hearings but (Randy’s first law of Congress): “Congress takes no action until they have to.” Regarding this, they don’t have to. There is nothing we, mere citizens, can do about this. I don’t think Congress will act and, until they do, these agencies have no real accountability to anyone.

You can now periodically check your credit score through various websites. I use Credit Karma, which gives you current scores from two of the three including Equifax. You may also, once a year check at a US government website (usa.gov/credit-reports). Why do I bother to write this? Simply for information for those out there who might not know. All three credit-reporting companies have online access and you can, should you need to, write explanations of negative credit reporting the agency has received. Example: I did pay that bill but the report shows I didn’t. I’m going to write a note explaining the information is incorrect and ask the agency to correct it. Will that change/improve your score? Who knows? Also, Equifax (at least) has made it easier to find out if your credit information was compromised. But be careful! I just tried it and ended up signing up for their “credit-checkyear-free-yadda-yadda” service. Will they charge me after this first year? Well, they have my credit card numbers. So unless you live credit-free (and congratulations if you can pull it off), you need to know and act on this information, if for no other reason than to let them know you are watching and to ensure your personal information is correct. Good luck.

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Football, at zenith, is still dying

American football is at its zenith in terms of money and hype. The game dominates the airwaves on weekends, and now throughout the week as well. Big college programs are building Taj Mahal-like locker Jim rooms for their NOWLAN pampered, but unpaid, players. Katy, Texas (population 14,000) just opened a $72 million high school stadium! But under the glitzy surface, the game is apparently dying. Moms are killing it. My local rural high school, Stark County, long an area football power house, mustered only seven freshmen for the team this fall. No more freshman football games. The local JFL program for peewees is way down as well. Numbers turning out for football are down overall across the country in recent years, except in the South. I come not to bury football, but to assess what is going on. Indeed, I couldn’t wait for the recent NFL Bears-Falcons opener. Watching a wide receiver leap improbably high to snag a 40-yard pass is indeed poetry in motion. My fascination with the play of these great athletes is hard to resist, even though I remind myself some/many players are literally beating their brains out. As I say, moms are killing football. They can’t avoid the media drumbeat, especially insistent this fall, about the medical findings that

show brain damage to footballers. This is apparently the case even among some high school players, according to studies reported recently in the New York Times. There have long been at least niggling concerns about safety. My Dad wore a thin leather helmet to play high school football. By my unspectacular days on the field a generation later, we were wearing what seemed like huge plastic globes. I recall cloth strap netting inside that seemed to float the helmet around the head, as of to protect it. The brain can be thought of as a large grapefruit, certainly in consistency. The three-pound, soft-tissue organ basically floats within a very thin shield of spinal fluid. Nothing else about the human compares with it. The body is just a platform for the brain, where billions of delicate neurons dance intricately to give us Shakespeare, Mozart, Stephen Hawking, and you and me. Studies show that brain damage – chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – occurs not so much from concussions as from repeated blows to the head and body. High school players are smaller and slower than the NFL brutes, so damage is undoubtedly less, though still to be found, say researchers. Yet if more studies – and there will be such – show additional evidence of brain damage at the high school level, more moms, and dads, will steer their sons away from the playing field. In rural America, that will necessitate even more cooperative shared teams among several small schools

to come up with a respectable roster. That will blur the singular hometown connection to the sport, reducing excitement for the game, I am guessing. I predict, hard to believe, that in 20 or 30 years, American tackle football will be a minor sport. Yet the compelling need for tribal competition will not relent. Football enthusiasts say few sports equal their game for teamwork and camaraderie. Baseball, for example, they say, has less of the multiple moving-part orchestration required in football, all requiring teamwork. So, what might replace football as the centerpiece sport? Maybe soccer, which has been growing rapidly in popularity among both male and female athletes. Or flag football? The Dixon, Ill., park district has for 35 years hosted a popular 7-player flag football league for as many as 21 teams of fellows age out-of-school to 35 or so. “I see flag football as an option,” Dixon recreation director Terry Shroyer tells me, who played the game in Dixon years ago. Shroyer adds, however, that 7on-7 touch football is becoming popular in Wisconsin. The game is played on a smaller field, without linemen or pads, and is mostly passing. He thinks that is where football may be headed. Life goes on. But maybe not so much for tackle football, regardless of how it appears on the surface at present.

Thanks for 40 years of your support

To the Editor: Wow, 40 years. Time sure goes by quickly. I just wanted to make sure all of my customers at Brimfield Pharmacy know how much I appreciate their loyalty and patronage over the last 40 years. We have always strived to offer the best service possible. I have been really blessed by God to have the best staff and clientele possible. But we aren’t finished yet. We still are here to serve the Brimfield, Williamsfield,

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Three escape home fire with minor injuries

ELMWOOD – John Carter, 40, sustained burns to his hands and arms on Sept. 13 after unsuccessfully trying to extinguish a secondfloor blaze at a house at 106. N. Laurel St. Judith McLemore, 66, and her daughter Alisha Stevens, 25, also were at home about 10:20 that morning when a noise was heard and smoke and flames started billowing from an upstairs bedroom. Neither were injured The three told firefighters a smell was noticeable a few hours before, but no source could be found, and candles and incense were burning in the room, which had fans running. The structure had fire and smoke damage on the second floor, and water damage to the kitchen, and to a downstairs bedroom on the first floor, police said. Firefighters later pointed to evidence that seemed to show a previous fire, but it was impossible to determine when that occurred, and the State Fire Marshall’s Office listed the fire as having an “unknown cause.” Fire companies from Elba-Salem and Farmington also responded, as well as B.Y.E. Ambulance, which transported Carter to Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.

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• The Peoria County Sheriff’s office on Sept. 11 issued a ticket for illegal dumping against Darrel Edwards, 53, of Washington, after he apparently unloaded two truckloads of brush in the public right of way in the 4400 block of West Richwoods Boulevard in Kickapoo Township. He was issued a Notice To Appear. • Robert Rowan, 28, of Farmington on Sept. 12 was arrested for a Fulton County warrant for Failure

To Appear on a charge of driving while license is suspended and posted bond in Farmington. • A 31-year-old Galesburg man on Sept. 14 reported a tire slashed between 9 p.m. Sept. 213 an 8:30 Sept. 14 in the 100 block of West Marlynn Street in Princeville. It was the second such incident, and police are investigating it as criminal damage to property. • James Arbogast, 59, of Brimfield on Sept. 15 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail, where he was released the next day. • Farmington Police on Sept. 15 made a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Antonio Mabry, 25, of Middle Grove, citing him for driving with no proof of insurance and a revoked registration. A passenger, Bobbi Garvie, 41, also of Middle Grove, was arrested for an outstanding Peoria County warrant for Failure To Appear on a charge of driving with a revoked license, and she was released after posting bond. • Chad Treadway, 42, of Farmington on Sept. 16 was issued a Farmington ordinance violation for disorderly conduct. • Antwaun Alexander, 35, of Peoria on Sept. 17 was arrested on two outstanding warrants and transported go the Fulton County Jail in Lewistown. Fulton County has a warrant stemming from a driving while license revoked charge, and Peoria County has a warrant from a possession of a controlled substance arrest. • Jacki Wherley, 49, of Farmington on Sept. 17 was arrested on an outstanding Fulton County warrant for Failure To Appear on a charge of driving an uninsured vehicle, and she posted bond and was released.

Truck rear-ends Elmwood teen driver

ELMWOOD – An eastern Illinois man was ticketed on Sept. 13 after the pickup truck he was driv-

ing southbound on Illinois Route 78 rammed into the back of a car driven by a 17-year-old Elmwood man at West Butternut Street. Ryan Bauer, 54, of Claytonville was towing a flatbed trailer and about 2:40 that afternoon collided with the car, which also was southbound. B.Y.E. Ambulance responded, but there were no injuries, police said.

Ex-Billtown teacher’s libel suit continued

WILLIAMSFIELD – Last week, the two-year-old lawsuit in which a former English teacher here claimed she was libeled in a Facebook post by a local cheerleading coach was continued to Nov. 15. Ann Banks, 49, on Nov. 15, 2015, accused Amanda Secrist, 36, of defaming her in a September 2015 Facebook message. Banks has been represented by Chicago attorney Joel Handler; Secrist’s Peoria attorney is Brad Ingram.

Peoria County traffic citations for August

The Peoria Sheriff’s Department this week released the traffic-ticket portion of its August Crime Statistics Report for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area. The data reflect calls where the County was the primary responder. Brimfield village and township together had 5 traffic tickets; Kickapoo had 2 tickets, Princeville village and township together) had 3 tickets; Radnor had 3 tickets; and Rosefield had 3 tickets. Elmwood (city and township together), Jubilee and Millbrook each had no traffic tickets issued by Peoria County.

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Yates City passes tax-levy ordinance By BILL KNIGHT

YATES CITY – The Village Board on Sept. 13 approved its annual tax-levy ordinance, authorizing spending $995,400 in appropriations. Of that, $873,900 is projected to be raised from sources other than the tax levy, such as water revenues. Breaking down the plan, it calls for spending $431,300 for administrative, public building & grounds, police, and capital expenditure funds, and forecasts revenues for those line items totaling $379,000. Motor Fuel Tax funds of $70,000 will come entirely from taxes, but road & bridge and water & sewer revenues are wholly offset from non-tax sources, the ordinance says. The Board also approved spending about $1,900 for new computers for Village Clerk Stephanie For The Weekly Post

Arrowsmith and Water Works/Treasurer Joy Mahr, plus a surge protector for the Village office. Action on the gazebo lights was tabled, as was action on the issue of surety bonds for the Treasurer and Village President, and moving the switch control at the water lift station. Also, Otto Baum Company’s two-day job at the water plant was tentatively scheduled to be completed this week, but additional needs there will be considered at a future meeting. Water Committee chair George Murphy explained that about 500 feet of spider cracks, cracks on the floor, expansion joints and a wall should be repaired and sealed, but the Village hasn’t received estimates on those new costs. That work will be broken down into separate contracts to better plan for financing, he said.

In other news: • Police Chief Randy Benson said the department in August had 159 reports, 100 traffic stops, 96 warnings, 24 citations, 1 Notice To Appear, 5 arrests, and 12 ordinance violations; • Trustees OK’d spending $300 with Simpson Stump Removal and Tree Service of Brimfield for a tree on North Union Street; • the Board approved renewing a Quicken backup application for about $100; • President Leslie Gavelys said the Village is seeking a snow-removal employee for this winter; and • Fall Clean-Up Day was set for Oct. 21 using G&O dumpsters for which the Village will share costs with Salem Township.

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Recent Peoria/Knox/Fulton* County Real Estate Transactions Date July 14 July 20 July 27 Aug. 1 Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 2 Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 4 Aug. 4 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 8 Aug. 8 Aug. 16 Aug. 16 Aug. 18 Aug. 18 Aug. 18 Aug. 18 Aug. 21 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Aug. 28 Aug. 28 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Aug. 31

Address Amount Grantor/grantee 506 E. Vine, Farmington $172,500 Buckman / Bales 182 W. Fulton, Farmington $130,000 Lambert / Lasak 77 E. Fulton, Farmington $110,000 Lasak / Whisenand 305 W. Main St, Elmwood $92,000 Murphy / Reyling 6315 W. Red Cedar Ln, Edwards $263,000 Kumar / Williams 735 N. Hurff Dr, Elmwood $423,000 Potts /Cartus Financial Corp. 735 N. Hurff Dr, Elmwood $423,000 Cartus Financial Corp. / Jackson 11605 W. Fussner Rd, Brimfield $236,000 Pillman / Winslow 135 Cottonwood Court, Dahinda $186,000 Wilson / Van Velsor 12400 N. Shane Rd, Brimfield $150,000 Fowler / Fowler 8151 N. Blackbridge Rd, Edwards $180,000 Harper / Larson 224 E. Clay St, Brimfield $135,000 Bridson / Cotter 6802 N. Ironwood Dr, Edwards $390,000 Thronton / Cartus Financial Corp. 6802 N. Ironwood Dr, Edwards $390,000 Cartus Financial Corp./ Che 3 Parkwood Circle, Dahinda $175,000 Scherer / Bainter 517 N. Hurff Dr, Elmwood $242,000 Keimig / Spafford 417 E. Main St, Princeville $119,000 Pullen / Sloan 14825 W. Fussner Rd, Brimfield $273,000 Miller / Hagman 117 Sunnyview Place, Dahinda $350,000 Messina / Western 14505 W. Schlink Rd, Brimfield $430,000 Creamer / Burwell 326 N. Jefferson St, Brimfield $100,000 Hasselbacher / Heinz Bros. Trucking 6721 W. Lakeshore Dr, Princeville $210,000 Morris / Elsasser 1040 Lakeview Rd. North, Dahinda $137,000 Allen / Gallo 7420 N. Honeysuckle Ct, Brimfield $411,000 Smith / Smith 290 Sweetbriar Court, Dahinda $98,000 Walline / Ross 15015 W. Winchester Dr, Brimfield $218,000 Munn / Fishel 7630 W. Fernhill Ct, Edwards $197,500 Goulden / Snyder 4903 N. Stone School Rd, Elmwood $750,000 Wing Properties / Stone School Rd. LLC 8071 Oak Run Drive, Dahinda $125,000 Woods / Nielsen 701 N. Magnolia St, Elmwood $55,000 Spafford / McFall 11509 W. Streitmatter, Princeville $48,500 Bell & Begner / Main Street K 104 LLC 12821 W. Chippe Dr, Princeville $330,000 Ward / Rankin 7315 N. Switzer Rd, Brimfield $309,900 Ruzicka / Mabis 108 N. Holly St, Elmwood $128,000 May / Stone Financing LLC 108 N. Holly St, Elmwood $128,000 Stone Financing LLC / Ebert & Deal 123 Lakeside Place, Dahinda $585,000 Congreve / Perez 124 E. Main St, Elmwood $56,000 Tarter / Jehle 8812 W. Schmitt Ln, Edwards $190,250 Shynk / Ludolph 807 W. Main St, Elmwood $95,000 Davis / Meyers Mowing LLP 403 W. Ash St, Elmwood $86,000 Siebenthal & Bontemps&Fleisher/Keyser 8612 W. Willows Edge Ct, Edwards $700,000 Collins & Fleming / Faber 624 E. Main St, Princeville $130,000 Duckworth / Gardner 6415 W. Hazel Nut Dr, Edwards $360,000 Poley / Montemayor & Van Deel 219 N Ostrom Ave, Princeville $167,000 Chianakas / Dobra * Fulton’s County’s July sales were the most recent available at press time. NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale of residence, but not for land. SOURCE - Counties.

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Feds approve Illinois’ ESSA school plan By BILL KNIGHT

The U.S. Department of Education last week OK’d the state’s plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The foundation for Illinois’ ESSA plan is equity, according to Megan Griffin of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). “Every student must receive the support they need to achieve academic excellence and post-secondary success,” she said. “Equity requires that those students with the greatest need must receive the greatest support.” In Washington, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos praised Illinois, the District of Columbia, Oregon and Tennessee plans also approved this month. In Springfield, State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith reinforced the state’s commitment to education, saying, “Illinois is committed to supporting the whole child in transforming learning opportunities for all students in our state. We want every child to feel well known and well cared for in our schools and to receive the individual support they need for academic excellence and postsecondary success.” Illinois’ plan: • creates a College/Career Ready Indicator for high schools that measures the readiness of students for college based on several indicators, including Grade Point Average, performance on post-secondary readiness exams, and attendance, plus For The Weekly Post

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community-service hours, summer employment, participation in ROTC and/or earning industry credentials; and • uses survey responses from students to help assign schools a “school climate” score, giving students a chance to provide meaningful feedback. The Illinois ESSA plan advances ambitious long-term goals for all students to attain by 2032: 90 percent or more of 3rd-grade students are reading at or above grade level; 90 percent or more of 5th-grade students meet or exceed expectations in mathematics; 90 percent or more of 9th-grade are students on track to graduate with their cohort; and 90 percent or more of students graduate

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0.6), 7th (-0.4), and 8th (-0.3). Together, Grades 3-6 showed a 0.4 decline, to 31.2 percent meeting or exceeding expectations. In Math, students’s scores between 2016 and 2017 showed these changes: 3rd (-0.4), 4th (+0.2), 5th (+1.3), 6th (unchanged), 7th (+2.7), and 8th (-1.7). Together, Grades 36 showed a 0.5 improvement, to 37 percent meeting or exceeding expectations. Final results on state, district and school levels will appear on the Illinois Report Card (www.illinoisreportcard.com) next month. Current data may differ from final percentages. – Bill Knight

from high school ready for college and career. The Illinois ESSA plan goals align with a larger state goal that 60 percent of Illinoisans earn high-quality degrees and career credentials by 2025. Preparing for full implementation next school year (2018-2019), the ISBE will continue to test and collaborate with educators to strengthen the ESSA plan throughout this transition year. Illinois’ ESSA plan – using feedback from more than 3,500 online comments and 100 forums and meetings, Griffin said – in online at www.isbe.net/Pages/ESSA.aspx. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com

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on the center line, which city crews have done in the past, and the contractors told Public Works superintendent Dave Ehlers there’s no penalty for amending the agreement. The other change was permitting Green Recycling to keep its collection bins in the city for the moment, as long as the Peoria-based company moves the problematic bin on West Fort Street to the City’s lot on East Fort Street. Last week, the City was poised to ask Green Recycling to remove its bins. Green Recycling’s Mike Toska wasn’t on the agenda, but during the general comments portion of the meeting he said his company has had bins in Farmington for about five years and works to collect donated clothing and shoes to sell to recyclers

or ship overseas. Green Recycling pays owners of property where bins sit between 3 cents and 5 cents per pound, he said, and Police Chief Chris Darsham said having a bin on the well-lit City lot may discourage people from discarding trash there, an ordinance violation. In other business, the Council approved making a reservation for K-9 police officer Andy Steck to attend a dog-training session in November despite the program having about half the needed funds two months out. City administrator Rollen Wright said one option is to use some video-gaming tax revenues to temporarily make up the difference, with ongoing K-9 fundraising proceeds paying back the loan. Darsham noted that

Farmington Country Manor on Friday (Sept. 22) will have a fund raiser selling pork chops, brats and baked goods starting at 10 a.m., and that Jen’s Place Bar & Grill next month will have another benefit and auction for the program. “It’d be nice to get Andy there and get us going,” Kowal commented. In other news: • Ehlers reported the City took advantage of a sale at Hoerr Nursery to buy some of the 13 trees planned for Oak Ridge Cemetery, and he got bids from Craig Kijanowski for tuckpointing the Cherry Street garage and the mausoleum for $2,800 and $1,100, respectively; • new playground equipment is due to arrive this week, with installation to be determined; and • Darsham said reminders will be sent to residents that they’re required by City ordinance to have house numbers visible from the street, and that after about a month, police will be issuing ordinance violations for property owners who fail to comply.

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FARMINGTON – The Board of Education on Sept. 15 approved a $12 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which projects $11,273,928 in revenues and $11,124,438 in expenditures. There were no comments during the public hearing and no discussion by Board members. The budget’s five main funds show deficits – ($522,566 in Education, $38,175 in Debt Service, $72,00 in Capital Projects, $850 in Tort fund, and $3,574 in Fire Prevention & Safety – but the total budget is balanced, according to Superintendent Zac Chatterton. In other news, the Board adopted a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), an Internal Revenue Serviceapproved, employer-funded, tax-advantaged health benefit plan that reimburses workers for out-ofpocket medical expenses and individual health insurance premiums. Additional changes could be forthcoming, Chatterton said. “The Insurance Committee is looking at all options available to our employees, but giving particular attention to a cooperative situation,” he told The Weekly Post. “This would be where the District would be in a pool with other school districts in order to have the most effective pricing for our health insurance.” – Bill Knight

FARMINGTON – Farmington Central High School selected Timothy Benedict to be September’s Senior of the Month. A son of Steve and Ellen Benedict is in the top 5 percent of the class and is involved in extracurricular activities includBenedict ing Cross Country, Track and Field, Golf, Art Club, drama productions, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Math Team, Chorus and bands. Benedict also serves as president of Drama Club, Student Senate and Key Club, Timothy also is active in the community, having helped with Farmington’s new Disc Golf course, painted Hanna City’s fire hydrants as part of his Boy Scout Eagle Scout project, placed flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day and worked at the annual American Red Cross Blood Drive. He plans to major in Chemical Engineering in college.

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Elmwood Township warns of solicitations

ELMWOOD – Elmwood Township this month heard that someone using a telephone number other than the Township’s has been soliciting money for the Township, but it is not

the Township. “The Township does not solicit money,” Supervisor Steve Conklin said, “so please do not contribute.” The Township was approached to contribute to a plan to construct a new backstop for a ball field at Sweetwater Park, but after some discussion the matter was tabled Trustees also discussed the Assessor vacancy but took no action, reviewed state requirements on Prevailing Wages. Conklin reminded officials they had to be certified to have completed the state’s Freedom of Information Act requirements. In other area Township news: • Farmington Highway Commissioner Paul Balagna on Sept. 11 reported having finished summer projects by spreading new rock on the west end of Cottonwood Road from the Norris blacktop to County Road 24, and spreading new rock on Holdridge Road. Also, about 100 tons of a salt and cinder mix have been stored. • Millbrook Supervisor Danny Powell reported the Township this month receiving the third tax payment, totaling $19,350.57, plus $14,642.44 for Road & Bridge funds. • Rosefield Supervisor Mike Windish said that the Board accepted the resignation of Trustee Hugh Schaub and appointed Dennis Homan to replace him. • Salem Township Clerk Joyce Warner reported the Township has received 56 percent of taxes due. – Bill Knight

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husband – the basis for novels and films “Double Indemnity” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Bryson is a talented writer, and he brings to life a decade that arguably made the United States more dominant in world affairs – and a time when Princeville itself grew with the addition of its library. The discussion will feature refreshments, Will said. For more information, call (309) 385-4540.

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Princeville deficit due to building costs By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – The Board of Education at its Sept. 12 meeting heard Superintendent Shannon Duling report posting the District’s tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2018, and the Board approved a public hearing on the matter scheduled for 6:15 p.m. October 10. “Currently, we are projecting an overall deficit of $482,914,” said Superintendent Shannon Duling. “However, that includes $263,983 in Capital Project funds, which will complete our construction project, and another $155,480 in Life Safety. “It will likely change before being considered for approval at our next, October board meeting as we continue to learn more about revenues from the State,” he continued, “as well as get more clarification on our expected expenditures.” In other business, the Board discussed proposed revisions to the District Vision Statement develFor The Weekly Post

oped through the District’s “Future Ready” team: The draft states, “In the Princeville School District, all students experience success and reach their full academic and social potential. High expectations drive innovative educational strategies, strong academics, exceptional career and technical education programs, and diverse extracurricular activities. Students and staff will: • create collaborative learning environments • implement transformative uses of technology while developing digital citizenship • develop and utilize skills and habits to realize full and unique human potential • be self-directed, produce and own knowledge, and positively contribute to society • embrace opportunities to explore interests, passions and talents through the school, community and world. In other action, the Board:

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EHD may be a factor for deer this fall By JEFF LAMPE

I walked into the timber to check a food plot on Sunday and quickly developed a sense of dread. In the past week, the email has brought me several pictures of dead bucks. These were big bucks that still had velvet on their antlers and looked to be likely victims of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). And several other anecdotal reports of dead deer have filtered in from around central Illinois – Canton, Mapleton and Glasford among those I’ve heard. This is the time of year when EHD shows up, unfortunately, and as dry as this summer has been, there’s been concern the disease might become a problem. That’s true in part because dry weather tends to congregate deer in areas where they are susceptible to the biting midges, gnats or mosquitoes that spread the disease. My concern on Sunday centered around a nasty smell that came from a small ditch on the property. Flies were buzzing in that same area. My investigation was not as thorough as Weekly Post Staff Writer

This Jasper County buck was found dead recently in a pond, an apparent victim of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

it should have been since I was wearing shorts and the creek is surrounded by tall stinging nettles. But I found no deer carcass. Maybe it’s just a dead coon causing the smell. Or better yet, a dead coyote. But I will be back to check again soon – hoping against hope what I find is not one of the bucks we’ve been watching mature this

spring and summer. Or maybe I’ll just wait until bow season. Sadly, there’s not much you can do to prevent EHD, other than hope for rain and an early frost – which takes care of the biting bugs spreading the disease. Among the many frustrating realities of EHD is that the disease can ravage a farm and then not touch another adjacent farm. Trapping drawing – A drawing for two trapping permits for Jubilee College State Park will be held Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. at the park office. Seasons updates – The early Canada goose season is closed and teal hunters will see their season shut down after Sunday (Sept. 24). Teal numbers have generally lagged behind average according to aerial surveys conducted by the Illinois Natural History Survey (www.bellrose.org). Youth trappers – Starting this season, youngsters 18 and under are not require to complete a trapper education course if they purchase a Youth Trapping license and are supervised by a parent, grandparent or guardian while trapping.

Asbell formalizes run for Sheriff By BILL KNIGHT

BRIMFIELD – Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell on Monday formally announced his candidacy for Peoria Sheriff at the 2018 election. Recently appointed by the County Board to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Mike McCoy, who resigned, Asbell is a 22year veteran of the Peoria County Sheriff's Office who’s worked in or managed every division within the department. Beginning in 1995 Asbell has worked as a Corrections Officer, Corrections Sergeant, Patrol Deputy, Detective, Jail Superintendent and Undersheriff. He is a lifelong Peoria County resident from the Brimfield area who served in the U.S. Army and the Illinois National Guard. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Asbell also has an AssociFor The Weekly Post

ate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Illinois Central College and is completing his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Lincoln College. “It is my desire to serve our community and give back as the Sheriff of Peoria County,” Asbell commented. “I have devoted my entire adult life to serving others, whether as a soldier in the Army or as an employee of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, and I am confident in my abilities to effectively manage this Office. “My desire to remain Sheriff is to help make Peoria County a better, safer, place for all of us to live, work, play and raise families,” he continued. “Under my leadership, the men and women of the Sheriff's Office will focus on accomplishing identified goals as clear priorities have been made for the Sheriff’s Office as it relates to the services we provide to the citizens of

Peoria County.” Asbell, a Republican, will face either Bartonville police chief Brian Fengel or ELITE program leader and Illinois Central College trustee Carl Cannon, both Democrats. Fengel previously announced his candidacy, and Cannon has publicly expressed interest in the office.

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ELMWOOD – Maria “Marliese” L. Vallas, 80, of Elmwood, passed away at 2:59 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on May 31, 1937, to Otto and Dorothea (Futterer) Pardey in Wittlich, Germany. She married Tommy Vallas on May 10, 1957, in Laon, France. He preVallas ceded her in death on May 1, 2002. Surviving are her three children, Klara Vallas of Peoria, Noufris (Jackie) Vallas of Folsom, Calif., and Bob (Mary) Vallas of East Peoria; three grandchildren, Thomas, Kattie, and Greyson; and one greatgrandson, Thomas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. today (Sept. 21, 2017), at the Williamsfield Cemetery in Williamsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.A.M.S (Stray Animal Midway Shelter), 328 South Pinkerton Road, Hanna City, Ill. 61536. The Lord placed her hand in His and took her to Heaven. She is now back in the cherished arms of her first and forever love, her husband, Tommy. The angels are singing! To leave online condolences,

This Week’s Obituaries • Ruth E. Braham, 94, Farmington • Cecelia Henricks, 89, Princeville • Randall K. Kingdon, 60, Brimfield • Harry R. McEuen, 78, Farmington • Jerry McGowan, 73, Brimfield • Ron Smith, 70, Brimfield • Marian E. Stevens, 88, Williamsfield • Maria L. Vallas, 80, Elmwood We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.

please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. Braham

YATES CITY – Ruth E. Braham, 94, of Farmington, formerly of Yates City, died on Sept. 11 in Princeville. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes, Princeville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

Cecelia Henricks

PRINCEVILLE – Cecelia G. (Dallinger) Henricks, 89, of East Peoria, sister-in-law of a Princeville woman, died Sept. 9 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include sons Alan (Gwenne) Henricks of Redington Beach, Fla., and Gary (Carolyn)

Henricks of Morton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Barbara (Best) Dallinger of Princeville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sept.18 at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton. Condolences may be left online at www.knappjohnson.com.

Randall K. Kingdon

BRIMFIELD – Randall “Randy” K. Kingdon, 60, of Brimfield died Sept. 15 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1957, in Peoria to Frank and Mary Beverly (Lyons) Kingdon. He married Beverly Hibbert on Sep. 6, 1980, in Peoria. She survives. Other survivors include his son Eric (Brittany) Kingdon of Elmhurst; father Frank of Brimfield; mother Mary Beverly of Peoria; sister Debbie (Larry) Blackburn of Brimfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy was a farmer with his father on the family farm for many years. He was also a self-employed truck driver. He was a member and past president of the Brimfield Area Men's Club, very active in Whitney's Walk, St. Jude, and coached many youth sports teams when his son Eric was young. Randy loved riding his motorcycle, camping, golfing, and playing cards with his family and friends. The family wants to thank Randy's Special Angels for their

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OBITUARIES loving care during his illness: Ashley, Wendy, Sarah, and Debbie, all with Vitas Hospice. His funeral was Sept. 17 at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria with burial at Brimfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.Woosley-Wilton.com.

Harry R. McEuen

FARMINGTON – Harry “Bob” R. McEuen, 78, of Peoria, formerly of Farmington, died Sept. 15 at Liberty Village of Peoria. Born June 30, 1939, in Farmington to Charles and Jennie (Scott) McEuen, he is survived by cousins Patricia (Paul) Newcomb of Pekin, and Tana (John) Hayes of Arizona, special friend, Diane Rians of Peoria, and good friend and pastor, the Rev. Richard Springsteen of Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Charles A. McEuen, and brother, Ernest McEuen. Bob retired on March 1, 1995, working as a Machinist for Caterpillar in East Peoria. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in Peoria, IL. Bob was also a member of UAW 974 and was one the Board of Trustees at North-

Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include his wife, Sue (Caton) Smith; and daughters Traci Smith of Brimfield, and Toni Smith of Kenosha, Wis. In keeping with Ron’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and his body has been donated to science. Condolences may be left online at ronthechevyguy@gmail.com.

west Baptist Church. Funeral services were Sept. 19 at Northwest Baptist Church in Peoria, with burial at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Jerry McGowan

BRIMFIELD – Jerry Dale McGowan, 73, of Peoria, father of a Brimfield man, died Sept. 7 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include his wife, Lindsay McGowan; children Morgan Sprenger (Angie) McGowan of Brimfield, and Brennan Anderson (Mark) Rapach of Dunlap; brother Rick (Barbara) McGowan of Canton; and four grandchildren. A celebration of life took place at Bass Pro Shops, Uncle Buck’s, in East Peoria, on Sept. 17; in accordance with his wishes, MasonWhite Funeral Home in Washington, Ill., handled his cremation. Condolences may be left online at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Marian E. Stevens

Ron Smith

BRIMFIELD – Ron Smith, 70, of Washington, father of a Brimfield woman, died Aug. 19 at the

WILLIAMSFIELD – Marian E. Stevens, 88, of Abingdon, who grew up in the Williamsfield area, died Sept. 7 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. Born June 27, 1929, in Galesburg, the daughter of Marvin and Helen D. Swank Quiggins, she attended school in Knox County around the Williamsfield area. Survivors include daughters Mary Helen (Joe) Gough of West Plaines, Mo., and Lois S. (Jerry) Smith of Galesburg; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. Private graveside services were Sept. 14 in Knoxville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

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Cold Sandwiches Fresh Made to Order Chicken Salad Sandwich Egg Salad Sandwich Ham Salad Sandwich (Weighed to your taste) .10 etra for each: lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle Chicken by the Piece Breast: $1.99 Thigh: $1.39 Leg: $1.09 Wing: $1.09 Bucket of Chicken 4 pc $5.39 8 pc. $8.79 12 pc. $13.19 16 pc. $17.59 20 pc. $21.99 24 pc. $26.39 32 pc. $35.19 Chicken Dinners (Includes roll & choice of potato salad or cole slaw) 2 piece chicken dinner (1 dark, 1 white) $4.19 4 piece chicken dinner (2 dark, 2 white) $7.39 We also offer a variety of deli salads & desserts served by the pound. Fresh Coffee Daily

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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) 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 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am

Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12

Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor David Mustain 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 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)

DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com

Sunday services: 9:30 am

EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm

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

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo

615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am

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

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood

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

Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am

WILLIAMSFIELD FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

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

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

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God

Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass

Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church

St. James Catholic Church Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)

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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CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 JUST ... $5 for 20 Words! LEGAL NOTICE The City of Elmwood is requesting bids to acquire from the City two adjacent parcels of property commonly known as 307 W. Fremont St. (PIN: 11-07-283-007) and 309 W. Fremont St. (PIN: 11-07-283-006) (collectively, the “Property”). The Property is improved with one residence in poor repair. The City will convey the Property “AS-IS” and subject to all general real estate taxes due and payable now or in the future and any and all encumbrances, conditions, restrictions and matters affecting title. The City will pay all closing costs. The conveyance will further be subject to the condition that the transferee (i) demolish the buildings located on the Property within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the date of conveyance by the City and (ii) construct or otherwise locate on the Property one single family residence within one (1) year after the date of conveyance by the City. Minimum bid: $2,500.00 Bids should be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, 201 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL 61529, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on or before October 13, 2017. Bids should specify the details of the proposed demolition and improvement on the Property. Bids will be opened and considered at the regular meeting of the Elmwood City Council on October 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL. The City reserves the right to reject all bids. Bryan Davis Mayor, City of Elmwood

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A REZONING (MAP AMENDMENT), OF ROBERT AND DENISE COOMBS, TO THE CITY OF ELMWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, on the application of Robert and Denise Coombs for the property commonly known as 712 S. Althea Street, Elmwood, Illinois (Parcel Identification Number 1107-482-007), legally described as PHELPS OUTLOTS SE ¼ SEC 7-9N5E 7.521 AC OUTLOT 23 (EXC BEG NW COR OUTLOT 23: TH E 264.62’ N 16.5 E 264.2’ S 127.85’ W 528.3’ N 111.35’ TO POB (-010)); ALSO BEG SW COR E ½ SE ¼ SEC 7: TH N 517.44’ E 528’ S 517.44 W 528’ TO POB PT SE ¼ SEC 7, in the City of Elmwood, together with adjacent rights of way. The Applicants are the owner of the property.

HELP WANTED • C.N.A: Country Comfort Retirement Homes (CCRH) is looking for dedicated and talented Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) interested in making a difference in the lives of senior citizens. Working in a team setting C.N.A.s will feel like part of the family at CCRH. We take pride in housing residents in a home-like environment allowing us to provide the best quality care possible with the maximum of 16 residents. CRH Mission: “Quality First, it’s the heart of the Matter.” Job Specifications Work Experience: Experience with dementia care is preferred. License/Certification: Registered C.N.A. in the state of Illinois,

CPR. All shifts full and part time available. Competitive wages and benefit packages available. For more information call today (309) 238-1122 and visit us online at www.countycomfortretirement.com to fill out an employment application. • BUILDING & ROOFING: Local contractor seeking full time employee, building and roofing experience preferred but will train the right person. Send resume to: PO Box 469, Elmwood, IL 61529. • TRUCK DRIVER: Class A CDL, Clean DMV, tanker and dump trlr. experience, local & OTR positions. Call (309) 2249171. • FARM OPERATIONS: Full/part

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, WITH VARIANCES, OF BRYAN AND ERIN DAVIS, TO THE CITY OF ELMWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, on the application of Bryan and Erin Davis for a Special Use Permit, with variances, for the property commonly known as 506 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois (Parcel Identification Number 11-07-403-002), legally described as WILCOX AND CONE’S ADD SE ¼ SEC 7-9-5E LOT 3 & E5’ LOT 4,BLK 10, in the City of Elmwood, together with adjacent rights of way. The Applicants are not the owner of the property. The Applicants intend to purchase and combine said property with the adjacent property at 508 W. Main St., owned by the Applicants.

The Applicants have requested a Rezoning (Map Amendment) for the parcel from an R-1 Low Density Residential District to an A-1 Agricultural Preservation District.

The Applicants have requested a Special Use Permit to allow a Major Home Occupation in an R-2, Medium Density Residential District, and variances regarding the maximum square footage of accessory structures in an R-2 Medium Density Residential District, maximum square footage of an accessory structure used in a Major Home Occupation, number of pieces of equipment stored as part of the Home Occupation, and number of employees.

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois.

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois.

ORDINANCE 17-03 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2017 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2018 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Brimfield Public Library District, of the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on August 7, 2017, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the Brimfield Public Library District; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Brimfield Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BRIMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF PEORIA AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section l: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows; to-wit: FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1. For salaries $194,350.00 2. For library materials(books and periodicals) $ 50,800.00 3. For utilities $ 35,000.00 4. For postage $ 500.00 5. For staff and board development $ 1,000.00 6. For library supplies $ 11,500.00 7. For public relations and publicity $ 1,000.00 8. For contractual services $ 9,500.00 9. For telephone and telecommunications $ 9,500.00 10. For office equipment $ 10,000.00 11. For programs $ 12,800.00 12. For legal expenses $ 1,500.00 13. For building mortgage $ 46,100.00 14. For building maintenance costs $ 17,000.00 15. For library cleaning $ 8,500.00 16. For exterior maint. & landscape care $ 6,000.00 17. For health insurance benefits $ 12,500.00 18. For miscellaneous expenses $ 20,000.00 19. For contingency $ 20,000.00 TOTAL $467,550.00 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: 1. Social Security & Medicare $ 13,500.00 TOTAL $ 13,500.00 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310/9]: 1. Contractual Services-Audit $ 2,500.00 TOTAL $ 2,500.00 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMP & UNEMPL. INS. [745 ILCS 10/9-107]: 1. Insurance $ 4,000.00 2. Risk management and loss control program $ 6,000.00 3. Legal fees $ 250.00 4. Administration costs (safety) $ 250.00 5. Contingency $ 1,500.00 TOTAL $12,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WORKING CASH FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-35]: 1. For Working Cash Fund $6,879.80 TOTAL $6,879.80

SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: 1. For special reserve fund projects TOTAL

$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00

Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the following estimate of revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the Library District in the fiscal year: Projected cash on hand July 1, 2017 $ 1,650.00 Working Cash Fund $ 6,879.80 Special Reserve Fund $ 35,000.00 From Social Security Fund $ 2,500.00 Miscellaneous gifts and donations $ 8,000.00 Income of interest $ 5,500.00 Special purpose grants – per capita $ 5,000.00 Photocopy, cards, fax, and miscellaneous $ 6,500.00 Corporate personal property replacement tax $ 2,500.00 Tax for General Corporate Library purposes $ 438,400.00 Tax for Social Security purposes $ 11,000.00 Tax for Audit purposes $ 2,500.00 Tax for Liability and Insurance $ 12,000.00 Expected cash on hand June 30, 2018 $ 0 Section 3: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, and Maintenance Fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40 of Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes. Section 4: The Secretary of the Brimfield Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district. Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Brimfield Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 7th day of August, 2017. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BRIMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Jon A. Davis Its President ATTEST: Angie Sneeringer Secretary STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF PEORIA

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CERTIFICATE I, Angie Sneeringer, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the Brimfield Public Library District in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17-03 for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. I further certify that the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Trustees of said Library District at a meeting thereof held on the 7th day of August, 2017; that said Ordinance was duly passed by yea and nay vote thereon with at least a majority of all the Board of Trustees having voted yea on the adoption and passage thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication thereof as required by law. I further certify that said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the Brimfield Public Library District in the fiscal year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name in my official capacity as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Brimfield Public Library District, at Brimfield, Illinois, this 7th day of August, 2017. Angie Sneeringer Secretary, Brimfield Public Library District

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time for grain farm operations. Class A CDL a plus. Call (309) 370-1069 or (309) 370-1066. • AD SALESPERSON: Parttime advertising salesperson needed. Some via phone, some in person. Call (309) 2316040.

FOR SALE • HOUSE: For sale by owner, 213 N. Daniels, Elmwood. 1993 – 1500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch. No steps, sunroom, crawl space, appliances, A/C, garage. New roof in 2017. $135,000. Call (309) 742-7431 or (309) 253-9753. • BROWN EGGS: Fresh Brown Eggs per dozen for $1.50 or carton of 18 for $2.00! Cherry tomatoes $2/lb. Located at 9816 N. Maher Road field stand between Rt. 8 and Rt. 150. Look for Handyman Sign. Honor system (eggs in red cooler) or call Kathy at (309) 695-4542. • TROLLING MOTOR: Trolling motor 74lb thrust $400. Call (309) 678-2750 (No text messages please). • HAY: Grass hay-square balesno rain, $4 per bale. (309) 6354575.

FOR RENT • ELMWOOD: 1 bedroom upstairs apartment in downtown Elmwood. Great location. Need to see to appreciate. Available immediately. Washer/dryer connections, all kitchen appliances provided. Garbage & water service included in rent. Security deposit, first month’s rent and one year lease required. $550 per month. No pets allowed. Serious inquiries only (309) 742-8373.

• FARMINGTON: 3 bedroom, 1½ baths, basement & central air. $600 a month rent plus $600 deposit. Ph. (309) 2535092. Please leave a message. • ELMWOOD: 2 Bedroom house w/ central air, kitchen appliances, hook-up for stackable washer/dryer, large yard. $600 rent, $600 deposit. No pets. (309) 231-1588. • ELMWOOD: 3 bedroom house w/ central air, large kitchen w/ new appliances, hook-up for washer/dryer, large 2-car garage, $700 rent, $700 deposit. No pets. (309) 231-1588. • ELMWOOD: House, 2-bedroom, full basement, attached garage, no pets. $600/month rent. (309) 742-8177 or (309) 256-5037.

SERVICES • MOWER REPAIR: G&G Services of Yates City handles lawn mower service & repair, riders, push mowers, weed eaters. Also servicing & repairing ATVs, UTVs & golf carts. Free pickup and delivery within 15 miles. Now accepting credit cards. (309) 303-3444. • CHILD CARE: Licensed daycare home in Elmwood. I have one full time slot available for a 2 year old or older. DCFS licensed and EMT certified. Child Care Connection accepted for those who qualify. Call me for more information. Tonia Windish (309) 208-6460

MISCELLANEOUS • FREE: High chair, baby monitor, TV stand. Call (309) 6211860.

BRIMFIELD/MILLBROOK M.T.A.D. TREASURER’S REPORT ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT APRIL 1, 2016 – MARCH 31, 2017 GOVERNMENT WIDE Cash Balance April 1, 2016

$22,937

RECEIPTS Property Taxes Interest Income Total Receipts

$15,631 13 $15,644

DISBURSEMENTS Sandra Powell, Assessor All Other Vendors (under $2,500) Total Disbursements

$9,407 7,544 $16,951

Cash Balance April 1, 2017

$21,630 Danny Powell, Treasurer

MILLBROOK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2017 ROAD & BRIDGE DISTRICT Cash Receipts Property taxes $70,164, state replacement taxes $6,445, interest $250, Rental $13,300. Total cash receipts $90,159. Cash Disbursements Megan Trucking $8,986, Riverstone Group $7,396, Ruth Oil Co. $2,604, Martin Equipment $5,505, Galena Road Gravel $2,958. Compensation under $25,000 (D. Powell, J. Creason, J. Bantz, M. Harwood, R. Bolen) $3,183, cash disbursements under $2,500: $25,082. Total cash disbursements $55,714. Road & Special Bridge Revenue TOTAL Balance March 31, 2016 $98,141 $114,077 $212,218 Cash Receipts 44,168 45,991 90,159 Cash Disbursements (25,729) (29,985) (55,714) Balance March 31, 2017

$116,580 TOWN FUND

$130,083

$246,663

Cash Receipts Property taxes $92,521, state replacement taxes $4,628, interest income $819, rent $9,011, other income $1,590. Total cash receipts $108,569. Cash Disbursements Spoon River Landscape $10,320, TOIRMA $6,657, Ameren $5,567, Cranford Plumbing, Inc. $2,690, John Hankin $4,320, Compensation under $25,000 (B.Philbee, D.Powell, D.Creason, D.Whittaker, D.Whittaker, J.Weisthart, K.Megan, M.Tracy) - $29,262, cash disbursements under $2,500: $16,453. Total cash disbursements $75,269. General Balance March 31, 2016 $75,867 Cash Receipts 75,980 Cash Disbursements (48,973) Balance March 31, 2017 $102,874

Revenue Cemetery TOTAL $87,219 $24,807 $187,893 19,358 13,231 108,569 (15,951) (10,345) (75,269) $90,626

$27,693 $221,193

Subscribed and sworn to this 29th day of August 2017, I Danny Powell, Supervisor of Millbrook Township, County of Peoria, State of Illinois, do certify that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. Danny Powell, Supervisor

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Randy J. from Hollywood writes: The Swami ... Live! Yo, yo, yo. Long-time reader, firstWatch The Swami on Facetime writer to your fan club, Swami book Live Sunday (Sept. 24) at Dawg. You been blowin’ it out the 5:30 p.m. as he discusses the seabox on your Facebook live events. son with The Weekly Post pubThe first one was a little pitchy lisher Jeff Lampe. Visit The though. Glad to see you cleaned it up Weekly Post’s Facebook page to in Week 2. Looks like you are in it to see the interview. win it. You’re poppin’ out here in the Wood. Seacrest says you might be the next big thing. Fully recommend (That’s a meteorology reference from The Swami for you simpletons. a Snapchat and Instagram to bump Google it if you have to.) your followers, homie. • Logan McCallister had Keep me posted for your 162 yards and three TDs as next gigs. Deuces brother. North Fulton edged LewisSwami sez: Thank you for town, 35-32. your letter Mr. Jackson. I • The updated IHSA appreciate the advice. The weekly playoff outlook inSwami does have a Finsta cludes A-Town, Princeville, for his most loyal followers. A-W and North Fulton in It includes bonus predicThe 1A; Knoxville and Mercer tions and some candid phoSWAMI County in 2A; Farmington, tos in the turban. Please E-B, West Prairie and Midgive my best to Ryan. FaceCounty in 3A. book live event No. 3 is upcoming. • There are 33 undefeated teams in Swami out. classes 1A-3A including five area Things The Swami learned from teams: Princeville, A-Town, E-B, Week 4: Farmington and West Prairie. • Stark County might have to win • Top 5 points scored by area out to keep its 21-year playoff streak teams: Princeville 222, E-B 196, Aintact. With the loss against Mercer Town 163, Farmington 162, West County the Rebels are 1-3. The Prairie 134 Swami doesn’t think they’ll end up • Top 5 fewest points allowed by with enough playoff points to qualify area teams: Princeville 22, Farmingif they finish 5-4. ton 41, E-B 46, A-W 50, West • A-W put the smackdown on Prairie 58. United, 40-6, and is setting up a Check back next week for the Week 6 showdown with Princeville. much anticipated unveiling of the • Knoxville finally put the hammer Swami Power Indexes. down by beating South Fulton, 44-8. Let’s get on to the predictions. • A-Town is still atop the

Prairieland Black with another dominating second half. The Tornadoes were down 24-7 with 3:57 left until half. That’s when they hit a hot air mass and climbed up the Fujita scale to finish with a 41-30 victory.

West Prairie has a huge offensive line and likes to pound the ball and wear teams down. That’s a familiar game plan for E-B. Will the Trojans be effective in their own rushing atWest Prairie at Elmwood-Brimfield

tack against the Sparclones? Has Coach Hollis designed more passing plays for QB Charlie McKinty? Does Homecoming week become a distraction for E-B? Is asking a series of questions in an article proper journalism? The Swami predicts this will not be a blowout and that West Prairie is legitimate. Depth for the Sparclones may be an issue with predicted 90degree weather for Friday. E-B will pull away in the third and fourth quarters. E-B 34-20.

Farmington has its own Homecoming game, but with a much easier opponent. Farmington 56-0. Havana at Farmington

The Princes’ defense is for real and puts up another goose egg. Princeville 49-0. United at Princeville

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Winning team keeps its playoff hopes alive. Mid-County 30-21. West Central at Mid-County

The Blue Bullets keep the season moving in the right direction. Knoxville 38-12. Lewistown at Knoxville

The Swami still can’t comprehend A-Town will be 5-0. A-A 38-17. South Fulton at Abingdon-Avon

A-W has more than enough speed on defense to keep up with Mercer’s athleticism. A-W 35-14. Mercer County at A-W

Rushville gets into the win column. They have played much tougher teams than North Fulton up to this point. Rushville 35-28. Others Stark County 35, Ridgewood 13 Illini West 35, Peoria Heights 13 That’s what The Swami sez, and I’m sticking to it. Twitter: @WeeklyPostSwami North Fulton at Rushville-Industry

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Billtown golfers now 18-5; Princeville SB falls DAHINDA – Williamsfield’s boy’s golf team racked up two more victories on its home course last week to run its overall match record to 18-5. On Sept. 13, Billtown shot a 160 at Oak Run Golf Course to top Elmwood (189) and AnnawanWethersfield (201). Calvin Peterson shot a one-over-par 37 and was medalist. Other Williamsfield scores were Matt Brown (39), Austin Larson (40) and Lorin Peterson (44). Elmwood golfers were Kyle Doubet (46), Andrew Draher (47), Tanner Blum (48) and Charlie Wake (48). On the girls side, Emily Hanson shot a 53 for Billtown and Sadie By Weekly Post Staff Reports

Guthrie led Elmwood with a 62. On Sept. 14 at Oak Run, Billtown shot 175 to top Illini Bluffs (180) and United (186). Larson led with a 42 and an eagle ahead of Calvin Peterson (43), Lorin Peterson (44) and Matt and Luke Brown (46s). Elsewhere, in girls play Grace Harms and Abi Davis shot rounds of 61 and were medalists on Sept. 14 at Madison Golf Course in Peoria. Doubet was medalist for the boys with a 42 and Jarrett Clark also shot a 42. Harms and Guthrie shot 61 on Sept. 13 at Maple Lane Country Club. On Tuesday (Sept. 17), Elmwood topped Farmington, 187-193. Doubet (44) and Blum (45) led Elm-

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wood, while Josh Smith fired a 40 for the Farmers to lead all golfers. Baseball – Brimfield lost to Washington Middle School Monday, 6-0, in an IESA Class 2A regional title game at Washington Middle School. Brimfield had advanced with a 10-0 victory over Washington Beverly Manor on Saturday. Also Saturday, Elmwood and Princeville lost their Class 2A semifinal games while Williamsfield fell in Class 1A. In Class 3A, Farmington fell in the first round. Softball – Days after winning a regional title, Princeville’s junior high softball team lost to Illini Bluffs in the sectionals on Saturday, 10-0, in five innings.

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FOOTBALL: Farmers rely on runs, defense

Continued from Page 20 whatever I can to help the team win.” Hedrick’s scores broke open a 26-0 halftime lead for ninth-ranked E-B (4-0, 2-0), which was sloppy at times in the first half and relied on its passing attack to make big plays. Quarterback Charlie McKinty finished 9-for-11 for 153 yards with first-quarter touchdown passes of 6 yards to Henry Lampe and 31 yards to Nehemiah Butler. Backup QB Jimmy Houlihan found Hedrick on the other TD throw as part of a 30point explosion in the third. “Even if we’re not playing well we turn it around and make adjustments to make things right and put points on the board,” Hedrick said. Next up for E-B on Friday is a battle of unbeatens against West Prairie. There is a pass gate for senior citizens at Door 4 on the west side of the school. “I see some big bodies up front (for West Prairie) and some good skill players, especially (Nate Ferguson) who is a good running back,” Hollis said. “When he has the ball, he can be dangerous.” Farmington 41, Peoria Heights 0 PEORIA – After scoring just once in the first quarter, third-ranked Farmington (4-0, 2-0 Prairieland Blue) racked up 34 points in the middle quarters to deliver the expected blowout. “We had some mistakes and probably were a little mentally fatigued from the week before,” coach Toby Vallas said. “But defensively we played well all night.”

Farmington also relied more on the run than the pass, but still managed to eat up huge chunks of yardage in single plays. Quarterback Hayden Bradt was 5for-11 for 72 yards and had TD strikes of 16 yards to Nick Johnson and 22 yards to Jakob Uryasz to stake the Farmers to a 14-0 lead. From there the run game took over, with Dash Anderson scoring on runs of 73 and 44 yards and Cade Lansford taking a 63-yarder to the house. Bradt also ran in a 19-yard score and finished with 78 yards on six carries. Overall, the Farmers carried 20 times for 290 yards. “It was just what was there that night,” Vallas said. “They left the outsides pretty well undefended and so we just tossed it outside.”

PRINCEVILLE – As has been the custom this season, junior running back Adam Snedden spent time in the end zone during another Princeville blowout win. But it was Snedden’s defense that earned his coach’s praise. “After we scored first, they put a nice drive together and were moving the ball,” coach Jon Carruthers said. “It was fourth-and-5 and Snedden made one of the best free safety support plays I’ve seen in a long time. They ran an outside play and he closed on it and stopped them short. That really set the tone defensively.” The Princes (4-0, 2-0 Lincoln Trail Conference) yielded just 79 total yards and three first downs to West Central (2-2, 1-1). Princeville 55, West Central 0

Snedden also ran for three scores, while Jack Arnett carried seven times for 164 yards and one TD. “It just shows you they are both capable of putting up big numbers,” Carruthers said. So are the Princes in general. Princeville’s 222 points scored through four games is the most of any team in Classes 1A-3A. But the real test for Princeville is still to come in its final four games. The Princes’ first four wins were against teams that are 4-12. Friday’s foe United is 0-4. But the final four foes are a combined 8-8, starting with a Week 6. showdown against AnnawanWethersfield that many expect to decide the LTC title. “Week 6 is coming. Then 7 and 8 and 9 – it’s going to be a gauntlet,” Carruthers said.

Mid-County 26, Ridgewood 6 CAMBRIDGE – With Bret Woodside banged up, Mid-County relied on stingy defense and a passing attack to take care of business against Ridgewood. The Cougars (2-2, 1-1 LTC) were tied 6-6- at halftime on a 52-yard touchdown run by Woodside. But with the defense holding Ridgewood (0-4, 0-2) to just three first downs in the final two quarters, Mid-County was able to take control. First came a 38-yard scoring run by Isaac Cordle with 8:32 left in the third. Then Tucker Sams caught touchdown passes of 5 and 15 yards from quarterback Jacob Varner to close out the scoring.

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Elmwood-Brim. 16 10 30 8 - 64 0 0 0 0 - 0 Havana Scoring Summary First Quarter EB - Lampe 6 pass from McKinty (Hedrick run) EB - Butler 31 pass from McKinty (LaFollett run) Second Quarter EB - Wilson 2 run (Wyatt run) EB - Keith safety Third Quarter EB - Hedrick 45 run (fun failed) EB - Hedrick 47 pass from Houlihan (Rushing run) EB - Adlington 1 run (Dawson run) EB - Johnson 18 fumble return (Wilson run) Fourth Quarter EB - Husemann 5 run (Gore run) Team Statistics H EB Rushes-Yds 25-(-9) 47-251 Yds per carry -0.4 5.3 Comp-Att-Int 3-12-1 10-12-0 Passing yds 46 200 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Hedrick 10-76, Dawson 1-14, Bowers 2-17, Wyatt 3-16, Wilson 7-19, Adlington 6-18, Dawson 3-21, McKinty 2-15, LaFollett 2-5, M.Gore 417, Husemann 4-29, Kellem 3-4. Passing - EB: McKinty 9-11-0 153, Houlihan 1-1-0 47 Receiving - EB: Butler 3-58, Hedrick 2-75, Wilson 2-18, Lampe 2-10, Keith 1-39. Tackles - EB: Gore 8, Butler 4, Bowers 4, Rushing 4, Tomlinson 3, Naumann 3.

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Overall Conf W L W L Elmwood-Brim. 4 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 Farmington 4 0 2 0 West Prairie Illini West 2 2 0 2 1 3 0 2 Peoria Heights Havana 0 4 0 2 Last Friday Elmwood-Brimfield 64, Havana 0 Farmington 41, Peoria HeightsQuest 0 West Prairie 22, Illini West 8 This Friday West Prairie at Elmwood-Brimfield, 7 pm Havana at Farmington, 7 pm Illini West at Peoria Heights, 7 pm

Overall Conf W L W L Abingdon-Avon 4 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 Knoxville 3 1 1 1 North Fulton Lewistown 1 3 1 1 1 3 0 2 South Fulton Rushville-Ind 0 4 0 2 Last Friday Abingdon-Avon 41, Rushville-Industry 30 Knoxville 44, South Fulton 8 North Fulton 35, Lewistown 32 This Friday South Fulton at Abingdon-A, 7 pm North Fulton at Rushville-I, 7 pm Lewistown at Knoxville, 7 pm

Overall Conf W L W L 4 0 2 0 Princeville 2 0 Annawan-Weth. 3 1 Mercer Co. 2 2 2 0 Mid-County 2 2 1 1 West Central 2 2 1 1 Stark County 1 3 0 2 0 4 0 2 Ridgewood 0 4 0 2 United Last Friday Princeville 55, West Central 0 Mid-County 26, Ridgewood 6 Annawan-Weth. 40, United 6 Mercer County 31, Stark County 14 This Friday United at Princeville, 7 pm West Central at Mid-County, 7 pm Ridgewood at Stark County, 7 pm Mercer Co. at Annawan-Weth., 7 pm

Princeville 13 28 7 7 - 55 Scoring Summary First Quarter P - Snedden 63 run (Harshberger kick) P - Snedden 7 run (Harshberger kick) Second Quarter P - Arnett 43 run (Harshberger kick) P - Janssen 1 run (Harshberger kick) P - Snedden 6 run (Harshberger kick) P - Butterfield 1 run (Harshberger kick) Third Quarter P - Snedden 18 run (Harshberger kick) Fourth Quarter P - Klein 25 run (Harshberger kick) Team Statistics WC P First Downs 3 12 Rushes-Yds 34-79 34-460 Yds per carry 2.3 13.5 Comp-Att-Int 0-6-0 2-2-0

Passing yds 0 39 Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Snedden 8-104, Arnett 7-164, Janssen 2-50, Butterfield 213, Rice 4-34, Johnson 8-45, Klein 3-50. Passing - P: Butterfield 2-2-0 39. Receiving - P: Janssen 1-32, Headley 1-7. Tackles - P: Jenkins 9, Kessling 7, Thole 5, Janssen 5, Johnson 5, Wieland 4, Snedden 4, Feucht 4.

(N.Johnson kick) F - Lansford 64 run (kick failed) F - D.Anderson 44 run (N.Johnson kick) Third Quarter F - D.Anderson 73 run (N.Johnson kick) F - Bradt 19 run (N.Johnson kick) Team Statistics PH F Rushes-Yds 20-290 Yds per carry 14.5 Comp-Att-Int 5-11-1 Passing yds 72 Individual Statistics Rushing - D.Anderson 5-132, Lansford 5-68, Marion 4-12, Bradt 6-78. Passing - F: Bradt 5-11-1 72. Receiving - Uryasz 2-40, J.Anderson 2-17, N.Johnson 1-15.. Tackles: F: Marion 12, Shymansky 11, DePriest 9, Springer 5.

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Farmington 41 Peoria Heights-Quest 0 Illini West 0 0 0 0 - 0 Farmington 7 20 14 0 - 41 Scoring Summary First Quarter F - N.Johnson 16 pass from Bradt (N.Johnson kick) Second Quarter F - Uryasz 22 pass from Bradt

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VOLLEYBALL: Farmington 2nd in Fulton Co. Continued from Page 20 Farmington

Farmington (11-4) came off a busy Saturday by hitting the road Monday for a Prairieland victory over Brimfield, 25-10 and 25-20. Macie Sprague had seven kills. Morgan Powell got two aces. Erika Torman led in blocks with five. Haley Huls was the assists leader with 18, and Bailey Shymansky came up with 11 digs. Last Saturday, the Lady Farmers went 3-1 at the Fulton County Tournament to finish second at Table Grove, losing to Lewistown, 25-22, 25-11. Canton was the first victim in a 25-19 and 25-20 sweep. Sprague had 10 kills, while McKenzie Peckham had six digs, and Megan Gilstrap had three blocks. Huls scored for the team on three aces and had 12 assists. In a 25-17 and 25-13 sweep of South Fulton, Bailey Shymansky got nine kills. Huls had 15 assists and six digs. Peckham came in with six digs. Farmington then reached the championship match with a 25-17 and 25-19 win over North Fulton. Shymansky had six kills and six digs. Gilstrap served two aces. Morgan Powell had one block. Huls continued to be the assists team leader with 14, and Peckham had six digs. “The girls are playing hard and having fun so far, but we’ll have some tough games ahead,” Farmington coach Cassandra Gauf said. Earlier last week, Farmington was

in complete control Thursday in a 25-9 and 25-8 sweep of Bushnell Prairie City at home. Shymansky and Sprague got five kills. Gilstrap blocked three. Peckham had 11 digs. Huls got 13 assists and 10 digs. The Lady Farmers are home today (Sept. 21) versus South Fulton.

Princeville (11-5) won at Galva Monday night in Lincoln Trail play 25-16, 27-25. Lucy Waid had 11 kills and three aces. Madison Ladd blocked three and Melissa Martin assisted on scores 19 times. Elle Schupbach dug four from the floor in the victory. The Lady Princes went 3-1 in their Fall Classic last Saturday to finish third. A 20-12 and 20-3 win over Manual, followed by a tough 20-15, 19-21, and 12-15 loss to Brimfield, then a 20-13 and 20-16 sweep of Williamsfield took Princeville to the consolation match with Annawan. The Lady Princes took that 20-17 and 20-15. For the day, Martin contributed 40 assists to Princeville points and Waid scored on 41 kills. Last Wednesday Princeville took the trip to Annawan for a Lincoln Trail match and came away with a 25-21 and 25-13 victory. Waid got four kills, three aces, two blocks, and seven digs. Schupbach had four kills and three aces. Martin led in assists. The Lady Princes host Lincoln Trail rival Galva on Monday. Princeville

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a roadblock Monday at Wyoming, losing to Stark County 25-23, 25-15. “Stark wasn’t the same team we beat Saturday at Princeville. They came out with energy and executed,” Williamsfield assistant coach Jaime Trotter said. “We were flat. It was a disappointing loss.” Alivia Alford had 10 digs, and Alexis Little got seven kills. The Lady Bombers split four matches at Princeville. After going three sets in a loss to Brimfield, Williamsfield swept Manual 20-8 and 20-11, fell to Princeville, then won a three-set match over Stark County 19-21, 20-18 and 15-6. Alford had a strong day with 22 kills, seven aces and 17 service points. Emily Foster had eight blocks, and Gionna Ott had 36 assists in the tourney. Little tallied 26 digs for the competition. “We started slow in our match against Stark but continued to fight, and our determination paid off,” Trotter said. The Lady Bombers beat ROWVA last Wednesday 25-15 and 25-18. Grace Powell had nine digs. Ott got 11 assists. Alford picked up six kills. Cara Bell had three ace serves. Williamsfield will host Kewanee Wethersfield on Monday. All-tournament at Princeville were Holly Stratton and LaFollett of Elmwood, Meinke and Ellie Graham of Brimfield, Waid and Marisa HortonMeza of Princeville and Kendall Gripp of Annawan. All-Tournament

E-B rests legs; girls in Top 25 By JEFF LAMPE

WALNUT – Faced with a hot, dry day and a tough course featuring sharp turns and side hills, the Elmwood-Brimfield cross country teams opted to rest some aching legs Saturday at the Bureau Valley Invitational. While E-B won the boys frosh-soph race paced by Eli Stevenson’s third-place finish, the varsity team did not field a full contingent in a race won by Deer CreekMackinaw. Dee-Mack is ranked fifth in the state in the same il.MileSplit.com poll that has E-B rated No. 1. The Trojans are ranked No. 3 in the ILXCTF poll. At Walnut, E-B coach Gregg Meyers opted to sit senior Alex Herrmann and junior Logan Whitney. That left just three for the varsity race: senior Cooper Hoffmann placed fifth in a time of 16:34.9; Trevor Dunkel was 10th (16:51) and Jacob Brown was 32nd (17:59.6). On the girls side, despite resting likely top-seven runners Emily McCauley and Greta Inskeep, Elmwood finished fourth Weekly Post Staff Writer

overall. Leading the way for the Lady Trojans were Alexa Perrow (24th, 21:19.2), Julie Dunkel (36th, 22:11.8) and Sydney Hartwig (37th, 22:12.1). With that finish, the E-B girls cracked the ILXCTF statewide rankings at No. 20. E-B is rated 25th by MileSplit.com.

Princeville’s girls placed 14th at Bureau Valley and were led by Sorin Hilsabeck (25th, 21:24.9). The Princeville boys were led by Briar Hilsabeck (92nd, 19:54.6), but ran more of the team in the frosh-soph race and did not field a varsity squad. On Sept. 14, Princeville hosted five teams and saw its boys and girls teams place third. Sorin Hilsabeck (5th, 21:59) led the Lady Princes while Cole Daily (11th, 20:07) paced the boys. Farmington’s Andrew Cation (3rd, 17:06) led his team. Princeville

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19 win over ROWVA at home in a nonconference contest. Holly Stratton served up a big nine aces and helped with 19 asPRINCEVILLE – The rematch came sists. Grace LaFollett killed for seven quickly for the Elmwood and Brimfield scores. Emily Stratton contributed eight volleyball programs. digs, and Zofia LeHew blocked three. Less than two weeks after Brimfield “The girls played won the first clash bewell. We have good tween former teammomentum going for mates, Elmwood some tough games (11-2) turned the table coming up,” Elmwood in the title game of the coach Jen Stratton said. Princeville Fall Classic “ Our offense was on Saturday. solid, including passing Elmwood topped and serving.” Brimfield 25-17 and The Lady Trojans 25-18 to follow wins in visited Bushnell last pool play over Peoria Wednesday and played Heights 20-8 and 20the Lady Spartans in a 17, Stark County 20-14 game dedicated to 7and 20-9 and Annawan year-old Reid Brewer, 20-13, 20-12. Ellie Graham of Brimfield bumps a who died of cancer in Taylor Herman got ball during the Princeville Fall ClasAugust. BPC’s team 21 kills and Holly sic. Photo by Collin Fairfield. gave the family a check Stratton came up with for St. Jude. nine aces, both in the Elmwood won in two close sets 25-20 pool round. and 25-23. LeHew led in kills with seven. “We had a very good day. We were very Herman registered four digs. Holly Stratefficient with few hitting errors,” Elmton got 20 assists and two aces. wood coach Jen Stratton said. The Lady Trojans are at Cuba Thursday The Lady Trojans made it seven in a row on Monday with an easy 25-8 and 25- to face North Fulton. By PHIL JOHNSON For The Weekly Post

The Elmwood volleyball team celebrates winning the Princeville Fall Classic tournament. Front row (left to right): Isabella Guppy, K Hampton and Eleanore Burwell. Back row (l to r): coach Jen Stratton, Taylor Herman, Zofia LeHew, Emily Stratton, Jadyn Ginther, Grace LaFollett, Holly Stratton and assistant coach Penny Silzer. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

Brimfield (12-4) lost a Prairieland match at home versus red hot Farmington on Monday in two sets, 25-10 and 25-20. Camryn Cuevas scored on seven kills, while Kenzie Cuthbert aced three serves and Gracie Kelch blocked one. Mallory Meinke assisted on nine scores, and Ellie Graham dug 14 off the floor. The loss followed a second-place showing on Saturday at the Princeville Fall Classic. Brimfield won its pool, starting by topping pesky Williamsfield 20-12, Brimfield

14-20 and 15-8. Brimfield then battled to a three-set win over the hosts 15-20, 2119 and 15-12. A 20-5 and 20-7 sweep of Manual put the team in the championship match with now-familiar rival Elmwood. Last Tuesday, Brimfield won in Prairieland action, 25-20 and 25-23. Meinke had 20 assists. Cuevas and Kelch had eight kills, followed by Emily Doty with seven. Graham got 14 digs. The Lady Indians will host Illini Bluffs in an ICAC contest today. Continued on Page 19

Blowout Friday Farmers, Princes, Trojans win easily

jury suffered in the season opener. Friday at winless Havana (0-4, 0-2 Prairieland Blue), Hedrick took the Blowouts were the order of the game over in the third quarter with a evening last Friday, as the haves and have-nots of area football conferences scoring run of 45 yards and a TD pass he took 47 yards. become even more In both cases, clear. Friday’s Games Hedrick broke tackHere’s a look at • West Prairie at Elmwood-Brimfield, 7 les, ran hard and the running clock p.m. made it clear why routs that allowed • Havana at Farmington, 7 p.m. • United at Princeville, 7 p.m. coach Todd Hollis three of four local • West Central at Mid-County, 7 p.m. had said going into teams to rest playthe season, “He’s reers, work on new ally good.” formations and prepare for tougher “After watching Annawan-Wethersgames to come. field, it was tough to watch when they Elmwood-Brimfield 64, Havana 0 got down to the 3 and I was not able to HAVANA – You can’t blame Sam help my team,” said Hedrick, who Hedrick for playing like he’s making up for lost time. A senior running back also had a 46-yard punt return against Havana. “Now I’m back and doing and safety, Hedrick missed 1 1/2 Continued on Page 18 games this season with a low-ankle inBy JEFF LAMPE

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Havana had no place to run last Friday in a 64-0 loss to Elmwood-Brimfield. Pictured above, Luke Wyatt grabs the legs of a back while Jesse LaFollett (30) moves in to support the tackle. Photo by Jeff Lampe.