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New Williamsfield library opens Monday By JEFF LAMPE

WILLIAMSFIELD – Since 1991, the hope has always been to have a larger library in town. Starting Monday (Sept. 28) that dream will become a reality in Williamsfield, where a new, much larger public library will open to the public northeast of Williamsfield High School at 407 Norman Drive. A grand opening is set for Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m., but paWeekly Post Staff Writer

Blood moon a highlight of the sky By REBECCA CAMPBELL

This is an exciting time for space. This year saw the first high quality photos of Pluto; the International Space Station has two astronauts that are spending an entire year in space to study the effects on the human body; and this June saw the end of an eight-month experiment simulating a mission to Mars (a yearlong study began in August). It seems to me that we are living in a science fiction novel. Staying closer to home, there have been some spectacular events that could be viewed from your back yard. From the meteor shower to the rare blue moon this year, we have been able to witness the beauty and majesty that the night sky has to offer. But the wonder does not stop there. On Sunday (Sept. 27) you will have the opportunity to view a rare event in the night sky. It is a “Supermoon” total lunar eclipse. Sounds amazing, right? Well it is! Such a moon has not been seen for more than three decades, and if you miss it you will not be able to see another one until 2033. So what exactly is happening? The moon's orbit is elliptical, and as a result is closer to the earth at some points than others. The full moon in September will occur when the moon is at or For The Weekly Post

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trons are welcome to visit the new facility and to check out books in the days between now and that more formal grand opening. According to Trustee Randy Fritz, the Williamsfield Public Library District was established in 1991 and was originally housed in the Village Hall. The library moved to a small building on West Gale Street in 1996 and has remained there until moving to its new location. Cost of the new library was

Work is still underway on a new library in Williamsfield that is scheduled to open to the public Monday. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

under $400,000, which was raised through savings, donations and extensive community help. Everyone involved with the

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project is proud to point out that funding for the new library came without a tax increase. Continued on Page 7

Brimfield board earns applause By TERRY KNIGHT

BRIMFIELD – Like last month, Brimfield Union School District 309 held its September meeting in the high school commons/cafeteria because it expected an overflow crowd. Unlike last month, school board members turned their chairs to face that crowd and, perhaps, the music. By voting 7-0 as the crowd requested – hiring a slate of sports-related personnel – they ended up getting applauded for it. Both meetings involved rather lengthy executive sessions to discuss sensitive personnel matters away from public view. In August, three-hours-plus apparently was devoted to Superintendent Joe Blessman’s contract. Although dozens of people waited, that session resulted in no action, no discussion and a cranky crowd baffled by their lack of opportunity to speak. On Sept. 16, two people representing the majority had applied in advance to get on the agenda so they could make brief, but pithy remarks. “We’re also aware of the dissension within the school,” Steve For The Weekly Post

Deanna Cantu speaks while acting out the part of Ada Taft, wife of Elmwood sculptor Lorado Taft, played in the background by John McClarey. The actors were part of the first Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk last Saturday. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

A fun day with ‘ghosts’ of Elmwood

ELMWOOD – Last year, I wrote a column about the Galesburg Public Library’s program called “The Ghosts of Galesburg.” It’s a walking tour of some older buildings in town, each which has an actor or actress portrayJon ing the ghost of a former Galesburg resident. GALLAGHER Some residents are somewhat famous (George “Superman”

Reeves’ mother Helen Lescher Bessolo or gossip columnist Alma Archer Fox). Sometimes the ghost is a forgotten resident like a cop who was killed in the line of duty in the early 20th century. It’s always fun, educational and free to the public. This year’s tour is Oct. 26. I wrote about it last year and said: “It would seem that with all the characters I’ve been told about from our own town, Elmwood would have no problem assembling an interesting ghost tour of Continued on Page 8

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Houlihan said. “But I’m here to support Coach Brandon Porter.” Houlihan has three sons who have had or hope to have Porter as a coach, he said. The Indians have won back-to-back regional championships and “three Cs” explain how Porter made that happen. “Competence. Character. Compassion,” Houlihan said. “We feel he has all of those.” At least 40 people in a crowd which numbered more than 70 stood to applaud. “I’m also here to support Brandon,” agreed the second speaker, John Thompson. “Every parent should want their kid to play for a coach like him.” Thompson reiterated the Indians’ success. He added that Porter is not here for a few years to build a record, but because coaching in his home town is Porter’s dream job. He said voters put the school board members in office to represent them and more than 200 people have signed a petition to support the coach. “It’s pretty obvious what we want,” Thompson said, to additional applause.

It only took board members 40 minutes in executive session to agree. With little if any comment when it returned to the open meeting at 8:10 p.m., the board used a unanimous voice vote to approve: Deb Fisher’s retirement at the end of the 2017-2018 school year; resignations from cafeteria monitor Terri Reeves and High school assistant basketball coach and assistant softball coach Guinevere Rhodes. It took a 7-0 roll call vote to hire Kevin Kreiter as high school athletic director, Brandon Porter as high school baseball coach, Phil Johnson as high school assistant baseball coach and Kurt Juerjens as high school softball coach. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. The audience clapped. Blessman’s contract, which expires June 30, was not on the September agenda. The matter was said to be tabled “indefinitely.” For acting as both BUSD superintendent and high school principal, Blessman’s new contract says he would be paid $116,638 for the 2016-2017 school year. That would increase to $121,351 for 2018-2019.

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very near its closest point to the Earth, also known as it perigee. That means that the moon will appear 14 percent larger. So September’s full moon will be larger and brighter than normal, which is called a Supermoon. In addition to the Supermoon, a total lunar eclipse will take place on Sunday (Sept. 27). The moon will pass completely into the Earth’s shadow, causing the moon to appear red in color. This is caused by light from the sun being bent by Earth’s atmosphere. The red hue of the moon is the reason that they are often called a “blood moon.” A lunar eclipse is not an uncommon occurrence being visible, on average every two and a half years. But the blood moon and the Supermoon occurring at the same time is an uncommon occurrence. Since 1900 it has only occurred five times. The Peoria Astronomical Society will host an excellent opportunity to view this rare occurrence. On Sunday, head to

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the Northmoor Observatory in Donovan Park in Peoria for an even better view of this event. This will also be an excellent opportunity to talk to some of the Peoria Astronomical Society members and to learn more about the night sky. More information and details about this event can be found at www.astronomical.org. The wonders of the night sky are an excellent opportunity to get out and enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer both near and far.

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s Fish Fry – Dahinda United Methodist Church Men’s Fish Fry is Friday (Sept. 25), 5-6:30 p.m. at the church. Fish, baked beans, cole slaw, hot dogs and ice cream. s Golf Outing – Christ Alive Community Church golf scramble is Saturday (Sept. 26) at Laurel Greens. Shotgun start at 12:30, steak dinner to follow. Cost $50 per golfer. Call Bill Hunter (309) 645-7578. s Pork Chops – The Masonic Lodge is selling pork chops in Yates City Saturday (Sept. 26). Proceeds to the Yates City Gazebo.

and more. s German Fest – Peoria Germans Free Bread – Free bread is available American Central Society Schlachtfest at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday at Hickory Park in Dunlap is Oct. 4 from (Sept. 25), 10 a.m. 12-8 p.m. Music by Vogel Musik and s Book Signing – Cathy Bowen will Al’s Pals. Dinner is $10 with sides. Visit host a book signing on Saturday (Sept. www.peoriagermans.net 26) at 10 a.m. at Morris Book Club – GFWC son and Mary Wiley Li- Publicize Your Event Unir Women’s Femmes brary. Her book “I am a Call us at (309) 741-9790 of Bartonville will Club Dirt Sandwich” will be or email information about Oct. 7 at Momeet for sale for $15. Reyour upcoming event to hammed Shrine in Barfreshments served. news@wklypost.com. tonville at 7 p.m. s Book Club – BrimWomen 18 and older infield Book Club meetvited. Guest speaker is Julie Datone. Reing is Monday (Sept. 28) from 1-2:30 freshments provided. p.m. at Brimfield Public Library in the s Fish Orders – Peoria Co. SWCD study room. New members welcome. Fish Sale orders must be placed by Oct. s Historical Meeting – Elmwood His9. Channel catfish, largemouth bass, torical Society meets Tuesday (Sept. 29) blue gill and more. Pick up is Oct. 17 at at 7 p.m. at the Lorado Taft Museum. District Office in Peoria. s Harvest Home Dinner – Yates City Harvest Home Dinner is Oct. 15 at Yates s Swing Dance – Fall swing dance at City Community Center from 4:30-7 Brimfield Public Library is Oct. 3 from 7-11 p.m. in the activity room. Beginner p.m. Dinner is $9. Fried chicken, lesson is from 7-8 p.m. DJ’d music from mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert served. 8-11 p.m. Call (309) 446-9575. s Spoon River Drive – Spoon River s Craft Show – Galva Beta Sigma Phi Drive in Elmwood is October 3-4, 10-11 Annual Craft Show is Oct. 17 from 9 on the square in Downtown Elmwood a.m.-3 p.m. at Galva High School. Adand in Farmington at the Moose Lodge mission $2. Under 13 free. and at Reed Park, as well as at various s Church Bazaar – Princeville Presbystops outside both communities. Craft, terian Church has an Old Fashioned food vendors, entertainment for children Church Bazaar Oct. 24 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Don’t blow red dog in my nose and tell me...

Rambling through central Illinois pondering if it’s even worth washing the truck. uuu So how prevalent is the “red dog” in downtown Elmwood? The other day, Farmers State Bank loan officer Kim Sank had to walk one block west from the bank to the luxurious Whitney & Potts, Ltd. office. Before leaving the bank, Jeff she applied lip gloss. Kim is LAMPE stylish that way. But these days in Elmwood, that’s a mistake. By the time Sank reached the lawyer’s office, she had red dog stuck to her lips. ... Over the years, folks in Elmwood have come to grudgingly accept red dog – corn chaff that floats around after being discharged by the Ag-Land FS elevator in town. The elevator employs people and pays property taxes. The farm economy is huge here. Red dog is a price you pay for that relationship. uuu But all that was supposed to change when a new drying system was put in place during an elevator expansion two years ago. Former manager Chuck Doubet told the Elmwood City Council back in 2013 that expansion would “vastly improve” collection of corn-chaff

dust from the air and also reduce traffic. “We think it’s a win-win for the company and the community. The new dust emission control unit will help eliminate the dust.” ... People tend to remember comments like that, myself included. I was sitting on the council when we worked to help Ag-Land move forward with its expansion. Perhaps naively, I believed the day was coming when red dog would be a thing of the past. ... Problem is, as anyone in Elmwood can tell you, that’s not happening. Piles of red dog line streets like snowdrifts. If anything, the chaff seems finer and more pernicious nowadays. uuu That’s the scenario new Ag-Land FS manager Justin Burke inherited this fall. And contrary to some reports floating like red dog on Facebook, Burke said there is no “part on back order” that has impacted the collection system. “We had a slight breakdown and there’s been some bugs in the system, but the dust collector is fully operational right now,” Burke said Monday. In other words, get used to the level of red dog you have been inhaling in Elmwood. This is the new normal. This is, to quote Chuck Doubet, “vastly improved.” Really? ... Burke did say the problem seems to be worse when fans are running atop the bins and corn is going into the bins. To cut down on that, workers will try to limit how much they run

the fans when loading grain into bins. “That was kind of a learning experience,” Burke said. Furthermore, Burke said he’s not convinced this year’s level of red dog is really that bad. “I think it’s actually magnified because we haven’t been fully operational in a year, and last year seemed perfect,” he said. “We’re doing everything in our control and working with the city to try to mitigate the emissions.” uuu My first instinct when faced with red dog billowing around is to blow my nose, again, and say, “That’s the price of doing business in smalltown America.” Ag-Land is an employer that pays taxes. It provides a needed service to many farmers in the area. Farmers help make our economy go – something nobody should forget. But the one thing that really rankles me about dirty cars, clogged filters and stuffy noses is the feeling that we as a city were misled. Because the “dust emission control” system is not working better than in years past. Not even close. ... Parting shot: Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. I prayed hard that Tom Brady would be broken in half on Sunday. Actually, I pray that every Sunday. But since it didn’t happen, since he passed for 466 yards and went home to a super model wife, can I get off with just a few Our Fathers? Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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GUEST VOICES

Being recognized not always good

In the 20-plus years that I spent writing a weekly column for the Zephyr, a weekly Galesburg newspaper that published from 1989 ’til the death of its publisher in 2010, my picture appeared on its pages only once. I guess pubJon lisher Norm GALLAGHER Winick either thought that I was too ugly to feature each week, or he didn’t want to take up space that could have been used for a few more words. Weekly Post editor/publisher Jeff Lampe, however, makes sure my mug is prominently displayed each week no matter how much I beg him (or readers, for that mat-

come up to me in stores to tell me that they enjoy the column. It’s happened here in Elmwood, Farmington, Yates City, Brimfield, Williamsfield and even Canton. I appreciate the kind words more than you’ll ever know, and it’s nice to know that someone is reading this stuff that I churn out on a regular basis. I’ve even had people call me. My phone number isn’t a secret, but it does take some work to find it. So far everyone’s been complimentary, and I understand that no one has yet purchased vast quantities of tar and/or feathers, so that’s a positive thing. Recently, I was in a local store, minding my own business, when a lady came up to me and blocked my shopping cart.

ter) to remove it. It was nice not having my picture beside my column in the Zephyr. It allowed me to slink around without being noticed because not a whole lot of people knew what I looked like. When I got ready to revamp the Zephyr and start publishing it again three years after it had stopped, I was able to stand behind two reporters from the daily paper as they trashed me and my efforts. It helped fuel the fire that drove me to publish the newspaper for 30 weeks before my health finally gave out. Here with the Post, you’re “blessed” each week with a face only three daughters could love. Over the past two years, I’ve been recognized – A LOT! I’ve had complete strangers

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Be more positive about Williamsfield schools

To the Editor: I wanted to express my concern over a story (“Education guru visits Billtown”) in the Sept. 17 edition of The Weekly Post. I felt the negative tenor of the article was, in effect, a diminishment of the honor that a visit from the U.S. Education Secretary warranted. Arnie Duncan bestowed nothing but positives on the Williamsfield school district, and the reporter, Bill Knight, failed to enlighten the public of the fact that merely being chosen as one of the highlighted schools was a tremendous honor. Tying the board of education report to the Duncan article appeared as nothing more than promoting the negative agenda of specific community members. Equal billing should have been afforded for positive feedback. The headline on the continuation of the story was unnecessary and misleading. Also, several items, which were reported on at the board meeting, failed to get mentioned, including open house and Grandparents Day. Maybe they were too positive? Unbiased reporting is what your readership has come to expect from the Post. It would be nice to see it continue. – Patty Burgin, Dahinda

Many positives to report for Williamsfield schools To the Editor: After reading last week’s article

“Education guru visits Billtown,” I was once again left feeling let down by The Weekly Post’s coverage and portrayal of Williamsfield Schools. I approached this article thinking it was going to highlight Arne Duncan, The United States Secretary of Education’s, visit to Williamsfield schools. Shockingly, I was quickly proven wrong when the article switched gears. Therefore, I would like to highlight some of the positive things I witness on an ongoing basis at Williamsfield schools. Our teachers are doing amazing things for our students every day. They have worked very hard at implementing Open Education Resources and are proud to be a leading school in the nation for this task. Our teachers strive to make the best learning environment by making their rooms a safe, happy, comfortable place where our students can learn, thrive and become the best version of themselves. Students genuinely enjoy their classes, teachers, and extensive access to information since implementing OER all because of the learning environment that has been created for them by our teachers. Williamsfield teachers are preparing our students for the future and the real world. Superintendent Tim Farquer and Principal Zack Binder are doing amazing things for our students every day. They are assisting teachers in implementing the most

current technology to provide our students with the best education possible, all while maintaining a balanced budget (with a $50,000+ surplus), completing teacher evaluations to align with recently implemented state standards and assisting teachers with creative ways to improve their classroom functionality, creating safety plans and building lifelong relationships with the students. Farquer and Binder diligently promote Williamsfield schools at numerous events throughout the area. They participate in community events such as Ag Day, the annual Williamsfield Schools carnival and volunteer coaching summer ball teams. They are two of the most passionate and dedicated administrators I have seen walking the halls of Williamsfield Schools since I was a student there. It’s an honor to have these two men “come back to their roots” to enrich the lives of Williamsfield students. Our ancillary staff are also doing amazing things for our students every day. They are providing additional assistance to teachers so they can be more involved with the classroom activities and provide additional 1:1 interactions. They are tutoring our students to help them strengthen their weaknesses. Williamsfield Schools, teachers, administrators and ancillary staff are doing amazing things for our students every day. – Amanda Secrist, Williamsfield

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DOUGLAS – First responders from B.Y.E. Ambulance, ElbaSalem Fire Protection District and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene here about 8 a.m. on Monday for a medical emergency, officials said. An infant with critical respiratory issues was the patient, according to authorities, who requested a Life Flight helicopter, which landed in a lot north of Illinois Route 8. At press time, no additional information was available. Police reported several vehicles on Peoria and Knox County roads failed to pull over for emergency

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• John McKinty, 18, of Elmwood on Sept. 20 was injured in an accident on Illinois Route 8, where the 2001 Honda Accord he was driving apparently missed a curve, left the road and crashed on the north side of the highway, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Brimfield Community Fire Protection District firefighters and B.Y.E. Ambulance responded, and McKinty was transported to UnityPoint-Methodist. Police ticketed him for Driving Under the Influence, possession of alcohol, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, according to reports. • Tyler Doubet, 20, of Williamsfield on Sept. 15 was arrested for

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“Say!” she said in a voice that sounded very authoritative, “Are you that fella that writes for the Weekly Post?” “Maybe,” I answered cautiously. “Do you like what he writes?” “No!” she snapped, setting her jaw. “He’s a smart (alec), and sometimes he needs to be slapped!” Now if you think I was going to take credit for my column and admit to being me after that, then next time I see you I’m going to point at you and laugh. “Why’s that?” I asked, trying to make sure the cart was between us and that there was an escape route handy. “He makes fun of people! He made fun of some hillbillies

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once.” “I remember that.” “And he insulted CEFCU not too long ago. After they gave him free money!” “Wasn’t it two cents out of several million that they were giving away?” At least she understood that the column was intended as an insult. “Well I wouldn’t complain, no matter how much it was. He made fun of the hospital that he stayed in too!” “Doesn’t he make fun of himself quite a bit?” I asked. “Seems like he had fun talking about how he went skating for his granddaughter’s birthday, or when he fell and broke his arm, or chasing a turtle across the parking lot and losing.” “Well I don’t remember that! I

just know he thinks he’s smarter than everybody else and sometimes he needs to be slapped.” I thought that I was going to get out it with just a scolding when a man walked up behind the lady, a guy I had worked with several years ago in Galesburg. He saw me and his face lit up. “Why, Jon Gallagher, you old son of a gun! I haven’t seen you in forever! How you doin’?” It was like someone pulled a plug on the lady’s chin and all the color drained out. She actually gasped and put a hand to her mouth. I’m not sure how he was related to the lady, but it was obvious that they were together. “Well, I was doing pretty good ’til you got here,” I replied, a little sheepishly. “But something tells me I’m about to get slapped.”

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Princeville school board OK’s budget By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – The Princeville Board of Education on Sept. 15 unanimously approved a 2015-16 budget showing a $449,000 deficit in its three operating funds, which breaks down to shortfalls in Educational ($325,215), Operations & Maintenance ($28,699) and Transportation ($138,239), but a positive balance in Working Cash of $42,580. “We continue to work to reduce our deficit spending,” said Superintendent Shannon Duling. “We have made many difficult decisions and will continue to do what we can to reduce the deficit. It is our hope that State funding will improve to take some of the pressure off of District resources and our taxpayers.” The complete budget also shows $6,725,000 planned in Capital Projects, reflecting the construction project. “This is the first year we’re really paying back on the bond,” Duling said. The budget numbers are estimated since the District’s audit isn’t finished, he said. Brian Faulkner from P. J. Hoerr reported on progress by the 17 contractors working on the conFor The Weekly Post

struction, and said the work is on schedule to enclose the junior high and gym additions. Structural steel is expected to arrive for the classroom addition Oct. 12. Also, Faulkner said he expects that pre-cast panels for the new gymnasium will be delivered and installed in the middle of October and walls for the junior high addition should be finished by the end of next month, weather permitting. “Even though we had to postpone school for two weeks, we are excited at all of the changes to the inside of both schools,” Duling said. “Both schools have received numerous safety enhancements, including new electrical outlets and safety lighting at the elementary building and a new, secure entry at the high school. “Our new labs at the high school are state of the art and many of our classrooms at the high school have also been fully renovated. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will see the walls, steel, and roofs completed on the new junior high and gym additions before the snow starts to fly!” Duling commented that uncertainty in Springfield remains a concern. “We’re pretty sure we’ll have to do an amended budget, with all the things with the state – maybe

in December,” he said, adding, “If the [proposed] property tax freeze is approved, it’ll be very detrimental to us.” In other business, the Board • unanimously approved a new English as a Second Language curriculum; • tentatively scheduled monthly small-group meetings between Board members and teachers to start Oct. 30; • heard High School Principal Rich Thole report that enrollment declined slightly, down 5 students to 774 District-wide; • heard Grade School Principal Julie Bayliss say that the District now has 1-to-1 Chromebook usage down to 3rd grade, with Grades 7-12 permitted to take the devices home; • accepted resignations by Jessica Nichols (K-6 Physical Education) and by Monica Grant (Academic Challenge sponsor); and approved hiring Mindy Bruner (aide), Ashlyn Cole (bus monitor), Candace Forbess (driver) and Sarah Giddings (aide); and • OK’d students’ FFA trip to the National Convention in Louisville, Ky.

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“This was accomplished through: 1. careful financial planning on behalf of all Library Boards over the past 10 years, 2. generous donor and memorial gifts; and 3. in-kind donations from many, for construction, maintenance, and more,” Fritz said. The Village of Williamsfield donated land for the new library and the Williamsfield High School Building Trades Program contributed thousands of man-hours to the project and helped save money in the process. The library board bought the new location Aug. 13 from the Williamsfield School District for $426,330 and sold its old location Sept. 2 to Richard L. and Marcia J. Brown, Wataga, for $33,600. Director Gayla Karrick thanked patrons for being so patient. The li-

brary was scheduled to open Sept. 8 after moving from its former location, but encountered delays. “We can’t wait for people to start coming in,” Karrick said Tuesday. “They have been so understanding.” The new facility is three times larger than the previous building and will include a separate room

Williamsfield Public Library Director Gayla Karrick (left) and youth director Tama Smith were busy unpacking boxes and arranging books in advance of Monday’s opening of the new library building. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

for a children’s section, a conference room with kitchen, an adult reading area and a teen section. There’s also much more shelf space for books. And the library was able to save money displaying all those extra books by purchasing old shelves from the Farmington Public Library when it opened its new facility.

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their own. “It’s a cool way to learn about the history of an area without having the ‘history’ part of it force fed. There are so many interesting tidbits to learn that everyone is entertained throughout.” Last Saturday, the Elmwood Development Association did just that! They sponsored a Cemetery Walk in the Elmwood Township Cemetery and featured the “ghosts” of seven Elmwood residents. Tracy Parrish helped organize the event and said 140 tickets were sold, which exceeded expectations. “Walter Ruppman is executive director of the Peoria Historical society and he said if we sold 100 tickets it would be a success,” Parrish said. “So we were very happy. Everybody worked and did awesome. We’re already talking about doing it again next year.” If you missed the event, you should very seriously consider kicking yourself in the butt. If you have trouble doing that, just ask around and I’m sure (at least in my case) there will be at least one volunteer. The EDA outdid themselves with this program. The actors and actresses were wonderful, the research was spot on, and it was a perfect fall afternoon for such an event. Young kids enjoyed it just as much as those of us who have a little more seasoning in us.

Franke Keefer, in black toting an umbrella, plays the part of Laura Brown during the first Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk held last Saturday. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

We began by visiting the gravesite of Lorado Taft and his wife Ada. Mrs. Taft, portrayed by Deanna Cantu, told of her husband’s life as he (John McClarey) sculpted in the background. McClarey, a real-life sculptor whose work is featured world wide, was busy creating two busts, one of Lorado Taft, while we watched. Franke Keefer took on the role of Laura Brown, wife of E.L. Brown, who brought electricity to Elmwood. She told of her husband’s businesses and the 22-room house called “Eleron” which still stands in the north section of town, just south of the cemetery. Carroll Inskeep and Karl Taylor teamed up to play Anne Jay and her husband Nelson Dean Jay. Mr. Jay began life in Elmwood working at his father’s grocery store be-

fore going on to Knox College, then becoming highly decorated in World War I. Jay later took over operations for J.P. Morgan and the banking industry in France after the war, but he returned regularly to Elmwood. The Jays were responsible for many of the trees planted in the park before the tornado ripped them out. Few people had ever heard of Ralph Kilpatrick (played by Rusty Koll). He was just an ordinary citizen but was a familiar sight to folks at Elmwood High School sporting events and around town. But he passed along the most important message of the day: No matter who you are, or how insignificant you might think you are, you are still part of the quilt that makes up present-day Elmwood. He was very inspirational.

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Finally, Olivia Phelps, the wife of William J. Phelps, talked about how Elmwood began. Her husband had walked to Farmington from Peoria, following Indian trails, then headed north to claim land for a farm. He was influential in plotting out the town, bringing the railroad through, and naming the town Elmwood. Olivia helped to name the streets and her obsession with trees and flowers is quite evident. Olivia was portrayed by an actual niece of the Phelps’ (several times removed), Cindy Webster Alcaraz. The tour lasted about an hour, and many in attendance were left wanting more. Everyone involved, from the actors and actresses to director Mit Beres, to the behindthe-scenes people who sold tickets or pointed people toward parking spaces, should be proud of the work they did. My only suggestions would be to have some sort of tram for those of us who have trouble getting around, and perhaps to incorporate the business district as well (ghosts of store owners might be very interesting). I hope they do it again next year and that the turnout is even better. To all those involved, please consider this my “standing ovation” for your performance.

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Historic Phelps Barn foundation fixed By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – “Facelift” doesn’t describe the work just completed on the historic Phelps Barn about a mile south of town. The construction wasn’t cosmetic, but crucial, says Francis Barton, who donated the key stop on the 19th century Underground Railroad to the Elmwood Community Foundation, along with the two acres on which it rests. “It would’ve fallen down if we hadn’t done it,” says Barton, who led a group of volunteers including his sons Bernard and John, plus Bob Cafferty, Dale Runyon and others. “We have a preservation committee and raised the money locally to get it done.” The project benefited from a donation by the Roffey family in memory of the late Alice Roffey, a long-time president of the Elmwood Historical Society who died in 2013 at the age of 99. The barn, situated on Wiley Road at Graham Chapel Road, now has a new foundation on its North and West sides. “We poured solid, six-foot walls and topped that with three rows of blocks,” Barton said. Phelps Barn was structurally restored in June of 2003, when volunteers from across the country came to Elmwood to help the Timber Framers Guild repair and replace portions of the wooden For The Weekly Post

Volunteers have helped rebuild the foundation of the historic Phelps Banr located south of Elmwood. Photo by Dale Runyon.

building to stabilize it in a historically accurate condition. History is at the core of Phelps Barn. William J. Phelps was an early settler and farmer who built a home near a grove of elm trees, which he named Elmwood. After he became local postmaster, the Post Office, railroad station and community all became known as Elmwood. Phelps also became a trustee at Knox College, a hotbed of anti-slavery activists, and he was close to abolitionists. “The Phelps Barn still bears a cross-shaped cut-out at its peak

that, when illuminated at night, was a signal that it was safe to bring fugitive slaves through the area,” said Galesburg scholar Owen Muelder, author of 2009’s “The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois" and director of the Underground Railroad Freedom Center at Knox College. “The engraving illustrates the risks taken by both fugitive slaves and Underground Railroad operators in the cause of freedom,” he said. The cause can be remembered for much longer thanks to volunteers strengthening the foundation.

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YATES CITY – The youth of the Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City will hold a third annual Free Community Block Party on Sept. 27 from 1-4 p.m. Family events include entertainment by Professor Dum Dum the clown (who does juggling, magic tricks and balloon art), inflatables by M&K Parties, laser tag, a cake walk, carnival games, bingo, food, popcorn, face painting, door prizes, snow cones and more. All activities are free and open to the public.

Peoria County SWCD selling fish for ponds

PEORIA – The Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for its fall fish sale. This sale is for pond stocking purposes and includes channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, hybrid redear, crappie, hybrid sunfish, fathead minnows and grass carp. Different sizes and quantities are available. For order forms or to learn more visit peoriacountyswcd.tripod.com or call (309) 671-7040 Ext. 3. Orders for grass carp must be received by Oct. 1. All other fish must be ordered by Oct. 9 with the pickup scheduled for Oct. 17 at the District office, which is located at

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Schlachtfest Oct. 4 at Hickory Grove Park

DUNLAP – On Oct. 4, the Peoria German-American Central Society will be hosting its annual Schlachtfest at Hickory Grove Park, 12403 Hickory Grove Rd., Dunlap, just off of Route 40 near Lake of the Woods from noon to 8 pm. The event is open to the public. Schlachtfest or slaughter fest is a old German tradition related to the slaughtering of animals in the Fall before Winter sets in. The fest has been combined with a celebration of German-American Day and as a kick-off to GermanAmerican Heritage month in Peoria. German-American Day is officially Oct. 6. The first German settlement in American was established at Germantown, Pennsylvania on Oct. 6,

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As part of the Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk, Crawford’s donated a $100 gift certificate for the winner of the Elmwood Trivia Contest. Co-winners were Susan Gorham (left) and Jill Scotti (far right) being presented awards by Sales Associate Stacey Krause.

1683. In 1987 Ronald Reagan signed S.J. Resolution 108 into law recognizing this date. The holiday was originally celebrated during the 19th Century, but died out in World War I. The holiday was reestablished by Ronald Reagan in 1983 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the first German settlers to the colonies. About one in four Americans claim to be of German descent. Even though Germans have settled in the United States for over 300 years, the first German settlers didn’t arrive in Peoria until the 1830’s. Schlachtfest and German-American Day Celebration features German food and entertainment. Complete German Dinners with Sides are $10. There will also be a shooting tent, bags and a German gift tent. For more information visit the website: www.peoriagermans.net.

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Brimfield class of ’65 celebrates By GINNY HOWARD

BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield High School Class of 1965 celebrated its 50th year class reunion during the Brimfield Old Settlers 2015. We were pleased to have 15 in attendance of the 28 who crossed the stage at graduation. We have lost three classmates who have passed: Johnny Binder, James Schaub and Richard Higgin. A few brave souls rode a float in the parade before the group enjoyed a guided tour of the new Brimfield High School. The class then had dinner catered into the school cafeteria. The after party went into the wee hours of the morning – even to 1 a.m. for a few. For The Weekly Post

We shared lots of memories and stories to recall with lots of laughter. And as usual for our class “a good time was had by all.” The parade truck was driven by Gene Higgs, Brimfield with co-pilot Chuck Barnewolt of Bartlett. Float riders in the picture above included (left to right) John Kirtley, Calif.; Tom (Boyd) Shaffer, S.C.; Ruth (Blundy) Hutto, Woodridge; Ginny

(Virginia Miller) Howard, Dahinda; Mary Kae (Dungan) Fronheiser, Ariz.; Rita (O’Toole) Schneider, Calif.; and Fred Carroll, Brimfield. The other picture includes the entire group. Those also attending included Linda (Bridson) Doubet, Elmwood; Barb (White) Sandall, Peoria; Carolyn Catton, Peoria; and Bob Cluskey, Fla. Not pictured was Vernon Hasselbacher.

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not only on the genetics of the plant, but also the soil in which it is grown. New Mexico is known for its hot pepper production. For a long time, hot pepper fans were happy with the habanero pepper, once considered the hottest pepper in the world. But then the search for something hotter began to yield some serious competition. As new hot pepper varieties came along, pepper lovers needed a way to measure the heat. Enter Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist who in 1912 developed a way to measure the heat in a hot pepper and assign a number called the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU). Although there are more accurate ways to measure pepper heat today, the Scoville scale is still used to rate hot pepper varieties. Now I am a pansy when it comes to hot peppers. The hottest pepper I can tolerate is paprika with an SHU of 900, roughly the same as milk. Compare that to the long-favored habanero with an SHU of 350,000 to 500,000. That’s 500 times hotter than paprika. Count me out, but there’s way more heat than that for those with ironclad oral cavities. Five or ten years ago a deadly pepper made its way here from India. Called the Bhut Jolokia, it has an SHU of 1,000,000 and is 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. In 2007, the Guinness Book of World Records named the Bhut Jolokia (also called ghost pepper and pictured above in all its wrinkly, hot glory) the hottest pepper in the world. That title passed quickly from pepper to pepper with the current record holder being the Carolina Reaper. It looks like a shriveled-up bright red ping pong ball with a scorpion’s tail (how appropriate). With an SHU of 2,200,000, it's twice as hot as Bhut Jolokia. Just for reference, police-grade pepper spray has 2,500,000 to 5,000,000 SHU's depending upon dilution. Pure capsaicin yields 16,000,000 SHU’s. Hot pepper fanatics tell me there are subtle flavors that develop on your pallet just seconds before the heat kicks in. They even describe these flavors like an oenophile describes the flavors of a rare wine. I’ll never know. “How do you eat something this hot?� you ask. The question is not, “How?� The question is, “Why?�

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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. RELIGION: In what country was the Coptic Orthodox Church founded? 2. TELEVISION: Who played Officer Pete Malloy in the TV show “Adam-12”? 3. ART: What war did Pablo Picasso’s famous painting “Guernica” draw attention to? 4. GAMES: In what game might a player be invited to “bat the birdie”? 5. LANGUAGE: What is “plonk” in Great Britain? 6. HISTORY: The Boer War is most closely associated with which African nation? 7. LITERATURE: What 18th-century novel was inspired by real tales of a shipwrecked sailor? 8. MUSIC: Who composed the operas “Madame Butterfly” and “Tosca”? 9. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What 19th-century novelist once said, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”? 10. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numeral MCCCXXVI? Answers

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Kickapoo Township saves $20,000 on roads By BILL KNIGHT

KICKAPOO – Final costs for seal-coating work throughout Kickapoo Township not only were completed on schedule this summer, Trustees heard at their monthly meeting Monday. The $213,000 bill was $20,000 less than the accepted bid. “It came in OK originally but you have to keep in mind that estimates might be based on 20-foot or whatever widths, and they get there and it’s only 18,” said Road Commissioner Dan Kelch. “That can add up over the miles on difFor The Weekly Post

ferent roads.” Kelch also reported that people who live in more urban neighborhoods within Kickapoo Township should be expecting road sweeping in the next few weeks. In other news, • Tax Collector Bob Barth and others reported increased dumping in spots, including on Koerner and Brauer Roads. Township crews in the last several weeks have had to collect illegally discarded tires from various ditches, and are making plans to recycle or dispose of about 350 discarded

tires they’ve had to pick up; and • Trustees started discussing upgrades to the Kickapoo ballpark at Main and Vine Street, especially restrooms, the concession stand and playing fields. In particular, softball teams may need more and better dirt diamonds in the greater Peoria area since some parks are going to turf infields. The Township may pursue grants or coordinate with the nonprofit Kickapoo Baseball Association for fund raising.

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HANNA CITY – Alice Irene Monroe Thompson, 101, of Hanna City died at 6:24 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at her home. She was born to Ira F. Monroe, Sr. and Myrtle (Bontz) Monroe on Jan. 17, 1914. She married Paul D. Thompson on Sept. 4, 1943. He preceded her in death in September 1997. She is survived by two children, Thompson Nancy (David) Welker and Doug (Wendy Fadness), both of Hanna City; eight grandchildren, Erin (Paul) Musick, Karrie, Lynley (Kelly) Krakowiecki; Joshua (Rachel) Welker, Brett Welker, Gavin Welker, Ryan (Megan) Welker, and Noah Welker; 10 great grandchildren, Maissie, Mykah, Collin, Mclayn, McKena, Brenna, Alli, Teagan, Jonah, and Claire; one brother, Ira F. Jr. (Virginia) Monroe, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, James (Eloise) Monroe, sister, Eva Mae (Charles) Hudson and sister, Eunice Monroe. Alice spent her early years in rural Hanna City and graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1931. She learned very early the value of hard work as she toiled alongside her father and siblings on her parents’ farm and orchard. Before marriage, she was employed by Fleming and Potter Labeling Company, eventually as a supervisor. Her involvement in Peoria County Rural Youth led to her meeting her husband, Paul. After marriage, she became a working farm wife. She found time to be active in her church as well as being integrally involved in the lives of her son, daughter, and grandchildren. Alice and Paul spent their first 27 years together farming in rural Elmwood. They then moved to Hanna City and continued farming there for 27 years. We wish to thank her wonderful caregivers; niece, Louise Thomp-

This Week’s Obituaries • Sharon K. Conner, 66, Dahinda • Ashlynn Marie Coulter, Yates City • Donnie Dickerson, 38, Yates City • John Johnson, 89, Elmwood • Kenneth Parker, 71, Brimfield • Gerald L. Schmitt, 81, Kickapoo • Alice Thompson, 101, Hanna City • John Unes, 87, Brimfield

son, who was with her for 10 years, Debbie Wills, Wanda Bennett, and grandchildren, Mykah and Collin Krakowiecki, who made her final years comfortable and happy. She loved you dearly. Alice was a member of the Hanna City Methodist Church. A visitation was Sept. 17, 2015. Burial and a funeral was Sept. 18 at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hanna City Methodist Church or the Logan-Trivoli Fire Department. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood was in charge of arrangements. To leave condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Gerald L. Schmitt

KICKAPOO – Gerald L. Schmitt, 81, of Cody, Wyo., brother of a Kickapoo woman, died Sept. 21, 2015. Born in Peoria on April 27, 1934, Schmitt is survived by his wife Dee Schmitt of Cody, Wyo. Other survivors include two daughters, Tracy (Thayne) Rumsey of Utah and Renee (Troy) Jones of Cody, Wyoming; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister Jeannette Shynk of Kickapoo. Gerald was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 649. Burial will be in Wyoming.

Sharon Conner

DAHINDA – Sharon K. Conner, 66, of Galesburg, mother of a Dahinda woman, died Sept. 20 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She married Gary W. Conner Sr. on Sept. 30, 1967, in Kewanee. He preceded her in death June 6, 2014. She was also preceded in

death by her parents; one sister, Lorraine Owens; and one brother, Edward Workheiser. Survivors include her children, Susan (Dave) Williams of Dahinda, Richard (Laura) Conner of Galesburg, and Gary (Becky) Conner Jr. of Knoxville. She worked for Galesburg School District 205 in the cafeteria. She enjoyed shopping, going to yard sales and was very active with her grandchildren. Services were Sept. 23 at HurdHendricks Fellowship Center in Knoxville. Cremation rites were accorded following the services. Condolences may be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

Ashlynn Marie Coulter

YATES CITY – Ashlynn Marie Coulter of Yates City passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 in Douglas. She was born Sept. 3, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, the daughter of Courtney Woods and Ross Coulter both of Yates City. Ashlynn is also survived by her grandparents; Tina and Ross Coulter of Yates City, and Tammy and Paul Woods of Grand Island, Neb.;two great grandmothers, Linda Cassel of Yates City and Nancy Zurcher of Andover; one great-great grandmother, Dorothy Cassel of Yates City; aunts and uncles Sherry and CJ Cassel, of Yates City, Robert and Shelly Cassel of Yates City, Cody Woods of Nebraska, Paul Woods of Pennsylvania, Brittany Woods of Nebraska; great aunt and uncle; John and Chrissy Zurcher of Andover; and many cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday (Sept. 25, 2015) from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory in Knoxville. The funeral service will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday. Interment will take place at the Yates City Cemetery, in Yates City. Memorial donations may be left to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.

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OBITUARIES Donnie Dickerson

YATES CITY – Donnie Lee Dickerson, 38, of Yates City died Sept. 6 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. Donnie was born Sept. 15, 1976, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Robert and Lorene Vef Dickerson. He married Amy McCoy on Oct. 1, 2000. Survivors include his wife, Dickerson Amy Dickerson of Yates City; two sons, Damien and Dale; his mother, Lorene Dickerson of Brimfield; brothers Michael Dickerson of Monticello, Ind., and Quincy Ford of Lubbock, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dickerson; and his cousin and best friend, Josh Baird. Donnie attended school in Brimfield and was a member of the Brimfield Union Church. Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of Donnie’s life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.

John Johnson

ELMWOOD – John B. Johnson, 89, of Metamora, grandfather of an Elmwood man, died Sept. 18 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include his wife Loretta (Seek) Johnson; children Linda (John) Zimmerman of East Peoria, Lori (Steve) Nichol of Morton and Jan (Lynda) Johnson of Pekin; and grandchildren J. Brandon (Nicki) Johnson of Elmwood, Jennifer (Rob) Pickerill of Morton, Courtney (John) Denny of Canton, Carissa Johnson of

Clermont, Fla., and Adam (fiancee Kim Galvante) Nichol of San Francisco, Calif. A celebration of life service for John was Sept. 22 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria, with interment at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.

whom he just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary; and children Robert J. (Helen) Unes of Brimfield, Susan A. (Robert) Roling, Karen L. (Roger) Waldo, Michael P. (Ann) Unes all of Peoria, Mary B. Unes of Tempe, Ariz., and Dr. Michele A. (Timothy) Couri of Peoria. John graduated Unes from St. Patrick’s Catholic grade school in 1942 and Manual High School in 1946 and started as an apprentice cabinet maker at Velde Cabinet in Pekin. He worked for many years in the Peoria area as a master carpenter before starting his own construction business in 1974. John’s building legacy includes the construction of several homes, including his own that he started at the age of 26; numerous schools; St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin and its towering steeple; several Catholic church renovations in the central Illinois area; along with the Junction City buildings, boardwalk and its iconic wooden water tower. The project that he was most proud of was his family. John was a pillar of strength for them. John was a charter member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria His funeral Mass was Sept. 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.Woosley-WiltonFuneralHome.com.

Kenneth Parker

BRIMFIELD – Kenneth L. “Ken” Parker, 71, of Metamora, grandfather of a Brimfield man, died Sept. 14 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Judith (Lane) Parker; children Trina (Richard) Dotson and Kenneth L. Parker II, both of Metamora; grandchildren Jacob Parker of Brimfield and Riley Parker of Peoria Heights; and great-granddaughter, Brie Waddell of Peoria Heights. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving for 28 years and retiring as a senior chief petty officer. He worked as a nuclear electrician on submarines. He later worked as a supervisor for Caterpillar Inc. at the proving grounds. Ken enjoyed fishing and was a Cardinals and Dolphins fan. He was a family man through and through. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services will be held. Memorials may be given in Ken's name to OSF Hospice, 2265 W. Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615. Condolences may be left at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

John Unes

BRIMFIELD – John L. Unes, 87, of Peoria, father of a Brimfield man, died Sept. 12 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include his wife, Pauline (Shadid) Unes, with

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FARMINGTON – After numerous meetings and nearly two months of deliberation, the Farmington City Council voted 5-1 against an ordinance that would have set standards for beer gardens in town. For The Weekly Post

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Brimfield girls softball headed to state WILLIAMSFIELD – The Brimfield junior high softball team continued its postseason surge with an upset win over Bartonville Monroe Saturday to earn a Class A state berth. Brimfield (12-8) topped Monroe (10-3), 2-0, in seven innings to win the Williamsfield Class A Sectional. That avenged an earlier 5-4 loss to Monroe. The Lady Indians will face St. Anne (14-3) at noon on Friday (Sept. 25) at Champion Fields in Normal. Seventh grader Haley Wallace kept up her hot postseason pitching run, turning in a seven-inning shutout against Monroe. Wallace has pitched every inning during the Lady Indians’ postseason run. “At the end of the year she was just pitching outstanding and that made a huge difference,” Brimfield coach Kurt Juerjens said. “A lot of our girls don’t have a lot of real competitive experience behind them, but they have improved as the season went on.” Brimfield was held scoreless until the top of the sixth inning. Marisa Unes got on base to start the rally and was later driven home with the game’s first run by Olivia Gilles. Gilles then scored on a hit by Sarah Cramer for a 2-0 lead. Wallace did the rest for the Lady Indians, who will face a team that

Juerjens said hails from a traditionally strong area for softball. JH Baseball – Princeville ousted top-seed Mossville Monday to win the Class 2A Chillicothe Regional final, 3-1. Princeville (14-2) advances to face Monmouth United (7-4) in the Mossville Sectional Saturday (Sept. 26) at 11 a.m. The winner advances to a noon game in the Class 2A state tournament at Eastside Centre in East Peoria. On Saturday, No, 2 seed Princeville had downed No. 3 seed Chillicothe, 1-0, to reach the finals. Also Saturday, Elmwood lost to Avon-Abingdon, 2-1, in the Class 2A semifinals at LaHarpe. Golf results – Williamsfield has been improving its team scores this golf season and on Sept. 17 fired a 208 at Oak Run Golf Course to place second behind Illini Bluffs (192). Brian Brown shot a 45 to lead Billtown and Matt Brown was at 51. Chase Rask fired a 47 to lead the Bombers on Sept. 16 as Billtown (211 strokes) was again second behind AnnawanWethersfield (207) but ahead of a team it had lost to earlier this year, Elmwood (216). Rask was medalist, Brian Brown shot 49, Matt Brown was at 56 and Donnie Zimmerman

shot 59. For Elmwood, Jean Claude Keefer carded a 50, Gabe Inskeep shot 51, Dean Burwell had a 53 and Andrew Draher shot 62. Then on Monday at Maple Lane Country Club, Farmington topped Elmwood, 174-210. Jake Ruchotze shot 42 to lead Farmington and Keefer fired a 39 for Elmwood, while Burwell was at 46, Draher 55 and Marshall Shissler shot 57. New lights – The Billtown Booster Club, Williamsfield Summer Baseball Association and Williamsfield Schools are working together to raise money to replace the lighting system on the main ball diamond. This diamond is used by teams ranging from 3-year-old t-ball to high school softball. There are games on this field every night in the summer and several night during the spring and fall seasons. The current lighting system is over 40 years old and is in need of replacement. The group hopes to raise enough money by April 2016 to replace the entire lighting system. You can donate online via the school website (billtown.org and click on the “Light the Field” link). Email information to jeff@wklypost.com.

CROSS COUNTRY: EB’s McCauley sixth overall Continued from Page 20

E-B coach Gregg Meyers said he was most pleased with the way his runners kept gaining ground on others in the varsity race, which included 204 participants. “Matt was running with (Hunter Cobbley) from El-Paso all race and he outkicked him and Derek moved up from ninth at the mile to seventh,” he said. “I thought all our kids did a good job moving up through the race.”

“It was a little slick and sloppy and there are a lot of hairpin turns on that course, so times were a little slower.” Carter Hintz placed 65th in 18:41.9 to lead Farmington and Jarod Baker was top runner for Princeville at 112th in 19:52.5. In girls action, Emily McCauley of E-B was sixth overall in 19:46.2 and Cassie Karn was 26th in 21:29.6. Lindsay Cash led Farmington

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(85th in 23:29.8). Elsewhere – Earlier in the week, Princeville’s boys and girls were second ro El Paso-Gridley at a three-team meet. On the boys side, Baker led Princeville in ninth with a time of 20:27. In girls action, Headley was fourth in 24:46, Schupbach was fifth in 24:49, G Bowermaster was sixth in 24:49 and Delwiche was seventh (25:02).

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vorites. I think all the rain on Mid-County at Ridgewood Friday messed up The Mid-County comes off a Swami’s computers. A 6-4 heartbreaking loss to Merrecord last week is the worst performance to date cer County. They had the game won Friday, for The Swami. but the finish was That brings postponed until Satthe season urday due to record to 32-8. weather. Mercer An 80 percent made better adjustprediction rate ments overnight and is not satisfacwon the conclusion tory. The SPIs The on Saturday. Look have been upfor Mid- County to SWAMI dated with the bounce back. scores from last Mid-County 40-21 week. North Fulton at SPI Rushville-Industry 33.4 1. Stark County Rushville-Industry 35-14 2. Annawan-Weth 23.9 Peoria Heights-Quest 20.3 3. United at Lewistown 4. Elmwood-Brim. 19.3 The Swami has to give 5. Princeville 14.7 credit to the Peoria Heights 6. Farmington 8.4 co-op. They have surpassed 7. Rushville-Industry 6.6 everyone’s expectations 8. Mid-County 4.9 this year. Huge win over 9. Knoxville 2.9 South Fulton last week. 10. Abingdon-Avon 1.6 PH-Q 38-12 11. South Fulton -0.1 These should be good 12. Mercer Country -0.9 games. 13. Peoria Heights -2.0 Stark County at 14. Ridgewood -5.5 Mercer County 15. Lewistown -7.7 These two powerhouse 16. North Fulton -10.9 programs have been at the 17. West Prairie -11.8 top of the LTC for a long 18. West Central -27.5 time. They know each -31.3 other well and usually have 19. Havana 20. River Valley -38.3 outstanding games. Mercer Here are picks for Friday based on the sometimesall-knowing SPI numbers. First to the Blowout Games. A monkey could pick these games correctly. They won’t be close. Princeville at West Central Princeville 48-6 West Prairie at Elmwood-Brimfield Elmwood-B 48-12 Havana-Midwest Central at Farmington Farmington 42-6 River Valley at Knoxville Knoxville 40-0 The next level of games are not blowouts, but these games will have clear fa-

is a little down this year, and Stark County will have too much offense. SC 35-20 Annawan-Wethersfield at United Game of the week. United will look to run it down their throat, and A-W should have success through the air. It will probably come down to the last possession. A-W 21-20 Abingdon-Avon at South Fulton The Tornadoes power running game will make the difference. A-A 27-26

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Elmwood-B 28 14 6 7 – 55 Havana 7 0 0 0 – 7 Scoring Summary First Quarter EB - Hart 33 run (Hedrick kick) EB - White 43 pass from Sims (White run) EB - Hart 2 run (kick failed) H - Dunker 15 pass from Foutch (Costa kick) EB - Marincic 65 run (Hedrick kick) Second Quarter EB - White 12 pass from Sims (Hedrick kick) EB - Marincic 2 run (Hedrick kick) Third Quarter EB - Fales 53 interception return (kick failed) Fourth Quarter EB - Golemon 33 run (Hedrick kick) Team Statistics EB H First downs 13 9 Rushes 30 52 Rush yds 231 90 Yds per carry 7.7 1.7 Pass Att 8 6 Pass Comp 5 3 Had Intercepted 0 1 Pass yds 112 42 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Hart 4-42, Marincic 4-82, Golemon 3-42, Gerontes 4-3, Harkness 2-12, Fales 1-4, Sims 3-15, McQuellon 2-2, Metz 5-20, Bunting 2-9. Passing - EB: Sims 4-6-0-102, Bunting 1-2-0-11.

Quarterback Tristin Jenkins fights off a tackler in Princeville’s win on Friday. Jenkins ran for 52 yards and a 42-yard touchdown and passed for another 78 yards. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

a 20-yard Ridgewood TD pass. Any worries were erased later in the quarter when Tristin Jenkins hit Noah Bauman for a 48-yard score. “Tristan did throw a nice pass on that one,” Carruthers said. “It was probably 30 yards in the air. I probably should have gone to the pass more.” Instead, he was content to slam the ball inside to Green, who racked up 130 yards on 18 carries behind the massive Princes offensive line. “He’s only about 5-foot-8 and running behind those big linemen, I don’t think they see him very well,” Carruthers said. “He’s not going to outrun a lot of people, but he’s got a quick first step and he’s shifty.” Defensively, Princeville limited Ridgewood to 80 yards of total offense, 1.3 yards per rushing attempt and just the one early score. Senior Marshall Martin led the Princes with 10 tackles and Jesse Feucht added nine. “I was probably overly conservative, but I didn’t want to turn the ball over,” Carruthers said. “As well as our defense is playing, I felt pretty confident we could play conservative. And we did have a lot of guys around the ball all night.” Princeville gets one last tune up Friday against winless West Central before facing a grueling last four games against teams that are a combined 13-3.

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Last Friday Elmwood-Brimfield 55, Havana 7 Farmington 12, Knoxville 8 West Prairie 24, River Valley 0 This Friday E-B vs. West Prairie, 7 pm Farmington vs. Havana, 7 pm Knoxville vs. River Valley, 7 pm

Receiving - EB: White 2-55, Hart 137, Grothaus 1-11, H.Hedrick 1-11. Tackles - EB: Fales 8, Wilbur 5, Hart 5, Harkness 5, Harlow 4, D.Novak 4.

Princeville 20 Ridgewood 6 Ridgewood 6 0 0 0 – 6 Princeville 13 0 0 7 – 20 Scoring Summary First Quarter P - Green 5 run (kick failed) R - Smith 20 pass from Greenman (conversion failed) P - Bauman 48 pass from Jenkins (conversion failed)

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Mid-County 21 Mercer County 8 ONEIDA – A rain delay did not appear to help Mid-County (2-2, 0-2 LTC). With Mid-County leading 21-8 against Mercer County on Friday, play was suspended and bumped to Saturday afternoon. That seemed to favor Mercer County (2-2, 1-1), which scored twice once play resumed. The gamewinner came with 19 seconds left after the Golden Eagles moved 40 yards in less than a minute. Garrett Wight led Mid-County with 191 yards on 27 carries. Jack Craig added 80 on 13 attempts. Stark County 21 Annawan-Wethersfield 14 ANNAWAN – After falling behind 14-0 in the first half, Stark County (4-0, 2-0 Lincoln Trail) stormed back to down AnnawanWethersfield (3-1, 1-1) in a marquee Lincoln Trail matchup bumped to Saturday due to wet weather. Ranked No. 4 in Class 1A, Stark County had 326 yards of offense and got 159 rushing yards from Chase Johnston. The key, though, was John Groter completing 14 of 18 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to Logan Knobloch – including the game-winning 38-yarder in the third quarter. A-W was ranked fifth in Class 2A coming into the game.

Lincoln Trail Overall Conf W L W L Stark County 4 0 2 0 Princeville 4 0 2 0 United 4 0 2 0 Annawan-Weth. 3 1 1 1 Mercer County 2 2 1 1 Mid-County 2 2 0 2 Ridgewood 1 3 0 2 West Central 0 4 0 2 Last Friday Princeville 20, Ridgewood 6 Stark County 21, Annawan-Weth 14 Mercer County 24, Mid-County 21 United 55, West Central 13 This Friday Princeville at West Central, 7 pm Stark County at Mercer Co., 7 pm Annawan-Weth. at United, 7 pm This Saturday Mid-County at Ridgewood, 1:30 pm Fourth Quarter P - Jenkins 42 run (Snedden kick) Team Statistics R P Rushes 29 42 Rush yds 39 226 Yds per carry 1.3 5.4 Pass Att 14 4 Pass Comp 6 3 Had Intercepted 1 0 Pass yds 41 78 Individual Statistics Rushing - P: Green 18-130, Remmert 10-26, Jenkins 13-52, Bauman 1-18. Passing - P: Jenkins 3-4-0-78.

Receiving - P: Bauman 2-48, Thole 130. Tackles - P: Martin 10, Feucht 9, Thole 8, Bultemeier 4, Stein 4, Delbridge 3, Duttlinger 3, Streitmatter 3, VanLaningham 3.

Farmington 12 Knoxville 8 Farmington 0 6 6 0 – 12 Knoxville 0 0 0 8 – 8 Scoring Summary Second Quarter F - Gilstrap 54 run (run failed) Third Quarter F - Jepson 26 pass from Gilstrap (pass failed) Fourth Quarter K - Moore 3 run (Benefiel run) Team Statistics F K First Downs 7 16 Rushes 26 63 Rush yds 180 165 Yds per carry 6.9 2.6 Pass Att 8 7 Pass Comp 3 2 Had Intercepted 1 1 Pass yds 47 33 Individual Statistics Rushing - F: Gilstrap 11-98, Jepson 8-50, Garcia 2-8. K - Sandoval 24-84, Benefiel 14-64,Moore 7-28, Houston 18-(minus-11) Passing - F: Gilstrap 3-12-1-47. K Houston 2-7-1-33. Receiving - F: Jepson 1-26, Anderson 2-19. K - Engebretson 2-33. Tackles: F: Alvarez 11, Cecil 11, Marion 8.

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Princeville VB wins own tournament By PHIL JOHNSON

A good season got even better for Princeville as coach Shan Waid’s team took first in their tournament on Saturday with a championship win over conference rival Stark County, 25-16 and 25-18. “Despite playing three previous and grueling matches earlier in the day, we played our strongest match in the final win over Stark County,” Waid said. Lady Princes players Claire Berchtold and Brooke Gardner were selected to the all-tournament team. Gardner and Anna Schupbach had nine kills while Lucy Waid added eight. They got a hand from Berchtold, who racked up an amazing 31 assists. Gardner, Waid and Schupbach each had one ace. Bridget Talley contributed 12 digs and Waid added four blocks to the victory. Princeville’s three victories to get to the championship were over Manual, Brimfield and Williamsfield. Earlier in the week Princeville swept West Central 25-10 and 2521 with Gardner recording eight kills and Berchtold assisting on 17 scores. Waid defended with two blocks. A Lady Prince sweep also took place over Peoria Heights (25-10, 25-19) with Sydney Ladd helping with four aces. With the week’s work, the team stands at 11-4 on the season. “We’re getting to where we want to be,” Waid said. “I knew we had the necessary skills and physical capabilities. Now the teamwork and mental toughness are getting there.” Also named to the all-tournament team was Marisa Horton-Meza of Princeville. Brimfield-Elmwood Monday’s 25-14, 25-22 sweep of Farmington put the Lady Indians at 10-4 on the season. Morgan Ledbetter blocked five. Rachel Jacobson had eight kills and Jessica Link served four aces to go along with nine assists and seven digs. Nicole Thurman was also significant to the victory with 10 assists.

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ABOVE: Bridget Talley returns a serve for the Princeville volleyball team last Saturday. BELOW: Emilee Furlong of Williamsfield waits on a ball while Haley Smith (77) looks on. Photos by Collin Fairfield.

At the Princeville Tournament /E took third place and Micah Barrett and Link made the alltournament team. After defeating Williamsfield ,the Lady Indians fell to the Lady Princes 13-20, 20-17 and 10-15. A 20-13 and 20-11 sweep of Peoria Heights earned third place. B-E also knocked off Heights in a Prairieland Conference match earlier in the week 25-15, 25-6. Allanah Chaney had a big match with six kills. Rushville-Industry was another Lady Indian victim (25-18, 25-23). Jacobson killed five with seven digs while Link aced three and had two blocks. Barrett also blocked two and Thurman had 10 assists. Farmington The Lady Farmers (5-10) fell to Prairieland foe B-E on Monday, with Meghan Wherley getting five kills and two blocks, while Payton Peckham dug out seven. The team had a busy Saturday at Canton in the Fulton County Tournament where Maicee Ralston and Wherley were named all-tournament. Farmington won a three-game match over the hosts 20-25, 25-18, and 15-10. Wherley killed 10 with Ralston assisting six Lady Farmer kills. Megan Gilstrap had six aces in the victory. A close loss to Lewistown followed (25-22, 20-25,10-15). Despite the setback, Wherley had eight blocks, and Allie Sprague came up with 12 digs.

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The Lady Farmers bounced back to handle South Fulton in a sweep 25-12, 25-19. Gilstrap had four kills and two blocks. Peckham contributed nine digs, and Ralston had three aces with 11 assists. In the final match, Abbey Brown had 11 digs in a loss to North Fulton (25-21, 23-25, 7-15). Williamsfield The Lady Bombers took fifth place at the Princeville Tournament with a 2-2 record as Emilee Furlong was named all-tournament. The day began with a 20-13 and tough 23-21 loss to ICAC Conference rival Brimfield. A 20-11 and 20-8 sweep over Manual followed, then Billtown fell to Princeville 2018 and 20-5. Fifth place was secured with a 20-16,21-19 win over Princeville’s junior varsity.

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Fun in the mud: Trojans, Farmers, Princes all win By JEFF LAMPE

KNOXVILLE – With its postseason hopes on the line last Friday, Farmington slogged through the mud to victory in the first of several must-win games. Despite playing on a wet, muddy field that slowed the passing attack of Farmington (2-2, 2-0 Prairieland Blue), the Farmers were able to gener- Gilstrap ate just enough offense and plenty of solid defense to top Knoxville (1-3, 0-2), 12-8. With the win, the Farmers keep alive hopes for a Prairieland Blue conference title, likely to be decided in an Oct. 9 home game against ElmwoodBrimfield. Several big plays by Steven Gilstrap proved the difference in this contest, at least offensively. Gilstrap, who led all rushers with 98 yards, scored first on a 54-yard touchdown run. “It was a quarterback trap. He fakes it to (Cody) Jepson and Weekly Post Staff Writer

runs a trap,” Coach Toby Vallas said. “They bit down on Jepson and he made a great cut on it.” Gilstrap then made two straight big plays on the Farmers other score. The first was on third down at the Knoxville 26yard line. An errant snap sent Gilstrap scrambling. But instead of merely falling on the ball and taking a sack that would have moved the Farmers out of scoring position, Gilstrap picked the ball up and threw incomplete at a receiver’s feet. “Big play. Big play,” Vallas said. “After that we called timeout, drew up a play they though would work and, sure enough, Jepson made a great cut and Steven made a great throw right on the numbers.” The resulting 26-yard score put Farmington up 12-0. From there the undersized Farmers held on thanks to a defense that gobbled up four Knoxville turnovers and limited the Blue Bullets to a 3-yard scoring run by Lance Moore with 10:46 remaining. “The whole defense played great,” Vallas said. “To hold (Knoxville quarterback) Tyler Houston to minus-11 yards tells

Despite a wet field that slowed its passing attack, Farmington topped host Knoxville 12-8 last Friday to keep alive hopes for a Prairieland Blue title and playoff berth. Photo by Monte Kenney of Farmington Sports Shots.

you something.” Despite a size advantage in the trenches, Knoxville managed 165 yards on 63 carries. Vallas singled out junior linebacker Jonah Cecil, who tied senior Isaiah Alvarez for the team lead with 11 tackles. “Jonah had the game of his

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to Havana. The pre-game routine was changed completely. And yet Elmwood-Brimfield (3-1, 2-0) never missed a beat, rolling to a 28-7 lead over the winless Ducks in the first quarter with three scores going for more Continued on Page 18

E-B harriers dominate meet By JEFF LAMPE

BUDA – In a performance that underscored the depth of this year’s Elmwood-Brimfield cross country team, the Trojans won both the varsity and junior varsity races at the Bureau Valley Invite. Senior Matt Osmulski was fourth in 16:37.2 and junior teammate Derek McCoy was seventh (16:56.6) as E-B won with 126 points, outpacing state-ranked teams El Paso-Gridley (130), Sterling Newman Central Catholic (155) and Eureka (158). E-B also had five of the top eight in the frosh-soph race, led by winner Cooper Hoffmann in 14:30.9, for a 2.5-mile course. The frosh-soph team score of 22 was not far off a perfect 15. While Hoffmann has typically Weekly Post Staff Writer

Brimfield’s junior high softball team celebrates winning a Class A sectional Saturday. Front row: Annie Maher, Kiera Walker, Haley Grothaus, Jadynn McKown, Cadance Wilson, Lauren Troxell, Jaclyn Fabry, Jenna Doering and Payton Staser. Second row: Maddie Hessing, Olivia Catton, Marisa Unes, Mary Burns, Sarah Updyke, Emma Lister, Carleigh Comerford, Haley Wallace, Olivia Gilles and Sarah Cramer. Back row: Coaches Steve Updyke, Angie Wallace, Kurt Juerjens and Allison Pillman. Not pictured: Jada Hill. See story, Page 17.

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Matt Osmulski placed fourth Saturday in Bureau Valley.

been a top-five runner for the Trojans varsity, E-B got solid runs in his absence from Kelby Barnewolt (30th in 17:53), Drew Lueschow (43rd in 18:14.3) and Colton Gorham (18:35.6). Continued on Page 17