Bills Aplenty Moves Ahead Legislators Keeping in Elmwood Busy in Springfield by SARAH MANSUR by JOHN A

****************ECRWSS***** PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Elmwood, Illinois Permit No. 13 Thursday Carrier Route Presort April 29, 2021 The Weekly Post RURAL BOXHOLDER Vol. 9, No.10 LOCAL P.O. BOXHOLDER

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BALLENTINE Capitol News Illinois For The Weekly Post SPRINGFIELD – The state Senate and ELMWOOD – A committee of res- House passed more than 750 bills last week, idents is working to bring public art addressing isolated timeouts in schools, of Elmwood’s history to the walls of youth vaping, teaching Muslim history, the buildings in the community. commemoration of Juneteenth and automatic Examples of similar wall art is vis- voter registration in prisons, among other ible in Kewanee, Galva, Wyoming topics. and Toulon – all of which have paint- Friday was the deadline for the General As- ings and murals on buildings. Many sembly to pass bills out of each chamber, for of those artworks have been done by consideration in the other chamber. The Gen- the The Wall Dogs, a group of artists eral Assembly’s session is scheduled to end who have agreed to come to Elm- May 31. wood this fall. Capitol News Illinois has summarized “Right now we have two building below a few of the notable bills that passed owners who have agreed to have mu- one chamber last week. To become law – rals on their buildings,” Economic Balagna House Moving workers Howard VanHouten (left) and Bruce VanHouten (right) re- among other pathways – the bills will still Development Director Amy Davis cently helped move the stone that was mounted above the entrance to the old Farmington need to receive approval from the other told the Elmwood City Council dur- High School. The stone will be displayed at the Farmington Museum. Photo by Dave Giagnoni. chamber and the governor. Continued on Page 11 Continued on Page 13 Gobbles in the timber mean it’s turkey time By GRETCHEN STEELE walkers, pooping on patios, and In 1970 a total of 1,000 lucky For The Weekly Post wrecking the occasional garden and people held permits for the state’s Nothing says spring in Illinois flower bed with their scratching first wild turkey hunting season in quite like the flashy noisy show put around looking for food. 67 years. The reintroduced wild tur- on by the Eastern Wild Turkey as As abundant as wild turkeys ap- keys had successfully established they gobble and strut and in general pear today across the landscape, that breeding populations, producing show off much like a teenage boy at wasn’t always the case in Illinois. enough offspring that a trap-and- the spring dance, all in hopes of at- It wasn’t until 1970 that Illinois re transfer program could be estab- tracting a mate. instituted a hunting season for wild lished. The United States is home to six turkeys, after a 67-year hiatus. That first season, populations were recognized subspecies of wild tur- Habitat loss and overhunting had not yet widespread, but DNR offi- key, but the eastern sub species is the eliminated wild turkeys from Illinois cials felt that enough wild turkeys only found in Illinois. by 1910. Between 1959-67, the Illi- existed in just three Illinois counties Wild turkeys can be found in all nois Department of Natural Re- to allow hunters a modest take. By 102 counties in Illinois and have sources (IDNR) obtained 1980, a total of five counties were even started finding their way into wild-trapped turkeys from Missis- open for turkey hunting, with 165 urban areas where they sometimes sippi, Arkansas and West Virginia. gobblers bagged that spring. By the become a bit of nuisance. Wild tur- These birds were released in small mid-1980s, the Illinois harvest Male wild turkeys like this pair put on a show in April and May trying keys in urban settings have been ob- groups at five locations in southern began topping 1,000 birds. to impress females, including strutting, spitting and gobbling. Photo served chasing the mail man or Illinois. Continued on Page 2 by Gretchen Steele. Page 2 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com TURKEYS: Some problems in urban areas Continued from Page 1 ting and gobbling tom tur- the patio door pecking, fan- keys less wary of people, Hardly what turkey hunters keys put on much to the de- ning, and in general trying and this can become a today have come to expect! light of bird and wildlife to knock the daylight out of problem during the breed- Compare those numbers watchers. its reflection! ing season. If wild turkeys with 2020’s harvest data, Indeed, most Illinoisans The potential for conflicts have found your bird when15,800 wild turkeys are pleased with this con- between wild turkeys and feeders, it’s good to run were harvested in the servation success story, but people is real and is likely them off before they be- spring. That total includes we are also starting to see to continue as turkey pop- come regular visitors. the 2020 youth harvest of turkeys make their way ulations grow and human • Temporarily cover win- 1,744 birds. The statewide into urban areas where they development increases. dows or other reflective ob- record total was set in 2006 can be a bit problematic. According to the Wildlife jects if they have attracted with 16,569 turkeys. Wild turkeys are large Illinois website, “In some the attention of a mis- The numbers of tags, birds. The average adult cases, nuisance turkeys are guided tom during breed- hunting opportunities, and male (gobbler or tom) not wild birds, but can be ing season. Turkeys have recorded harvest numbers stands 3-3½ feet tall and pen-raised turkeys from even been known to attack of at this point in Illinois weighs 18-24 pounds. Fe- game-farm stock. While it super shiny and reflective truly point to a conserva- males (hens) are smaller, is illegal to release pen- cars and trucks resulting in tion success story. typically 2½-3 feet tall and raised turkeys in Illinois, some nasty scratching to Even if you aren’t an ar- weighing 8-2 pounds. some turkeys have escaped that prized vehicle! dent turkey hunter, there is When a bird of that size or been released into the • Protect flower beds and much to enjoy from wild decides your yard or gar- wild. These birds often garden plants from ma- turkeys in the spring – den is their territory, they look like wild turkeys, but rauding turkeys using poly- whether it be listening to can indeed be a little in- they lack a wariness of hu- propylene bird netting (1⁄2 them gobble across the timidating. Not to mention mans, are not adept at liv- or 3⁄4-inch mesh). landscape or just enjoying that startling effect of a big ing in the wild, and often • Lastly, the Illinois Wild- the show a group of strut- tom turkey marching up to associate people with food. life Code protects wild tur- Besides leading to human– keys. It is illegal to kill turkey conflicts, the escape (unless you have obtained of pen-raised turkeys has the proper permits and li- wildlife biologists con- censing to legally harvest a cerned about the spread of wild bird) or remove wild disease to wild flocks and turkey or to destroy their the loss of genetic purity nests or eggs. If you need caused by hybridization.” assistance with a turkey If you are concerned problem in an urban area, about conflicts with wild contact a local DNR Dis- turkeys and would like to trict Wildlife Biologist. reduce the potential for is- For now though, just re- sues here are some tips: joice in the return of this • Do not feed wild tur- much sought-after species keys. Providing food at- and take a moment to ob- tracts more birds than serve and marvel at the tur- would naturally be found at key’s annual spring show – a site. It also makes the tur- it is worth watching. ESTATE AUCTION EQUIPMENT - GUNS & AMMO HOUSEHOLD - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 8322 S. Martin-Weber Rd., Glasford, IL From Casey’s in Glasford: Go North to Canton/Glasford Blacktop and turn left, go 1 miles, turn right on to Martin-Weber Road. Go 1/2 mile. First house on the right up the lane. SATURDAY, MAY 8TH, 2021 STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. EQUIPMENT ANTIQUES & M105S Kubota/LA 1301S loader, COLLECTIBLES approx. 250 hrs. United Van Lines metal semi 2009 Z71 Chevy 4 x 4 2500 HD, NIB Marvelous Mike #1000 dozer 83,372 miles NIB US Navy pom pom gun 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500, 541 miles Toy cap guns/holsters Rhino 7-ft. 3-pt. blade Steger wooden wagon 3.5 HP log splitter Youth metal firetruck Stihl MS182 TC chain saw HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Youth wooden pull toys 8.75 HP DR RT roto tiller Oak dining room table, 12 chairs, 2 leaves Harvest table, 5 legs and 4 leaves Snapper RT8 rear tiller Kenmore chest freezer Copper boiler/lid; Several board games Stihl pole saw 2 Kenmore upright freezers Old wooden benches Poulan chain saw Kemore washer & LP dryer Blatz advertising sign Troy Bilt 3000 lb. pressure washer 3-Pc. plaid living room set Erector set; Old Pictures Vector self-propelled trimmer Kitchen Aide pro 600 mixer; Fenton pieces Galvanized bushes baskets Walker drill press SS mixing bowls; 2 Metal lawn chairs; Dove tail boxes Craftsman tool box on rollers Le Creuset pots and pans Old Canon camera; Vivitar lens 2-Lyon tool boxes 12-Place Noritake china Canon camera; Several marbles Drafting tools and accessories 3 Pressure cookers; Several cookbooks 1932-1935 Manual H.S. yearbooks AGS 225 volt welder Ball lids; Canning jars 5 - NIB lace table clothes Several hand tools 8-Ft. pocket pool table & accessories Illinois pocket watch/chain & knife Several garden tools Bed linens; Oak desk/chair Great American restaurant medallions GUNS & AMMO HP printer; Old radios Several tie clasps; Men’s watches Rings; Bread box; 5 and 8 Gal. crocks (To Sell at 10:30 a.m.) Set of Fiesta dishes & plates Remmington Model 11, 12-ga. #724131 Sev. Hobnail pieces Japanese rifle, #26911 Crystal glasses; Casuals Ranger 16-ga. #442838 Apple pattern China Westerfield mod. 17 22LR NSN Enterprise Arms, 12-ga. #103285 Springfield 1897 - 4570 Cal/bay #14561 Ithaca mod. 600 12 ga., #S-5604217 Rossi mod. 92 SRC lever action 357 #K043088 Smith & Wesson 357, Mag CT6 Reloading equipment & misc. shells Bucket of lead

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 4 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com The Weekly Post GUEST VOICES The Weekly Post is published every Thursday (except the last week of December and some week in July 2021) by Lampe Publications LLC, 115 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL 61529. All phone numbers listed are area code (309). Postmaster - Send address changes to The Weekly Post, P.O. Box 745, Elmwood, IL 61529 Phone - 741-9790 Email - [email protected] Office Hours - Mon-Wed 9-3, Thurs 9-12, Fri 9-3 News - Jeff Lampe 231-6040, [email protected] Classifieds - Shelly Brodine 741-9790 Advertising - 741-9790 Subscriptions - Subscriptions $50 for 50 issues. Deadlines - News due Tuesdays by noon. Ads due Mondays by noon. Quotable: “Beginnings are not as easy to know as endings nor do they stick as long.” – Bernie Lincicome Illinois Press Association Member Of misplaced blame & graduation angst Rambling through central Illinois, real culprits in our steady decline? ... the wall so we can prove the kids are dreading the onslaught of wasp-eat- Speaking of taxes, a few depressing ours. Part of me says it’s good to have ing raccoons. moments spent researching tax a reason to get it all done. The other • • • records for our office building part says, “Let’s rent a hall for the Did you see where the 2020 Census showed those costs have nearly dou- final graduation in 2026.” showed Illinois lost population – the bled. And chickens are still illegal in • • • first time in 200 years that has hap- Elmwood. Larry Benson popped in this week to pened to our state in a Census. The • • • report he is still looking for the capy- Prairie State is one of three to lose When we first started this paper, Jon bara mentioned in this space last people, joining West Virginia and Gallagher became a mainstay as a col- week. Benson said next time he plans Mississippi. Ouch. As an explanation, umnist. Since he had worked almost to get a picture, which is way better Gov. Pritzker at- every job known to man, Gallagher than what John J. Audubon used to do. tributed the loss had plenty of life experiences to write He killed thousands of birds that he of about 80,000 about. He did so with wit, weirdness stuffed, painted and studied for his re- people primarily and humor that made me smile, alistic paintings. Hmm. I wonder if to college stu- sometimes even laugh. So I was sad the Audubon Society will be pres- dents who choose to read his obituary this week. And sured to change its name? ... Parting not to attend while it had been years since we last shot: Among the million things Bill school in the spoke, he was the only person I could Knight did for us here at TWP HQ state. That’s al- Jeff be happy for when the Los Angeles prior to his retirement was to key in most as bad as LAMPE Dodgers won the World Series in all the Real Estate Transactions. Well, Pritzker claiming 2020. ... Good golly Mrs. Molly, I am Bill left in February and this is the he follows “science’ in COVID rules. sure glad to only have three kids who first month the transactions have been Yes, more college students are leav- can graduate high school. The loom- back in the paper. Sometimes you ing Illinois. But as the parent of a stu- ing deadline of having a party at the don’t realize how much you miss a dent attending college out of state, I house forces us to complete projects person until your eyes glaze over as can tell you that my son’s permanent that otherwise would probably have you read through Excel spreadsheets address is still here. The same is true waited until we were ready to sell the filled with farms being sold that you for many other students. Why can’t old place. Deck repairs. Painting can’t afford. Sigh. Pritzker face the embarrassing reality walls. Putting in the last four trim Contact Jeff Lampe at (309) 231-6040 or that taxes and poor leadership are the boards. Finding pictures to hang on [email protected]

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Managing climate risk is good business With the wave of a wand, you’re Still, a reformed federal crop insur- sponsored enterprise, it receives mar- the boss of the Farm Credit System ance program could be a key element ket benefits because of its special (FCS). You manage a portfolio of in a new, climate-flexible lending status. As such, Congress could re- 592,000 ag-related customers hold- program. The reason is obvious: the quire it to make climate-friendly ing 946,119 loans totaling $315 bil- need is so big – there was $83.5 bil- lending the standard for all loans to lion – $113 billion in real estate debt lion in “weather and climate-related farmers, ranchers, cooperatives, and alone – according to December 2020 (losses)” from 2001-16 – that only FCS data. government can handle the risk. rural communities. Those numbers keep most people More importantly, Suppan ex- Congress could require USDA to up at night but you sleep like a baby plains, “Crop and livestock insurance do the same in its direct ag lending, because your staff understands risk policies could be written … to reduce estimated at $17 billion in 2018. If and how to premiums and increase indemnifica- commercial lenders were added in, “price” loans tion payouts for farmers and ranchers Congress could influence another based on the Five complying with practices … to re- $170 billion in ag loans. Cs of lending: col- duce sources of greenhouse gas To get an even bigger climate- lateral, capital, emissions.” change bang for their dollars, Con- character, capacity The inverse could become law, too: gress (and lenders) might offer even and conditions. insurance premiums will increase Recently, and coverage decrease for farm oper- larger loan and larger federal crop though, a sixth ations that add to climate woe. and livestock insurance subsidies to Eric Donath and seventh “C” Alan That’s smart government; much farmers who add (or add to) a com- 12127 W. Farmington Rd. have made your GUEBERT smarter, in fact, than underwriting plementary crop/pasture/livestock Hanna City, IL 61536 days longer and 309-884-5033 questionable carbon sequestration enterprise to their farms or ranchers ShelterInsurance.com your nights sweatier: climate change. schemes Big Ag groups are pushing to maximize climate mitigation. How do you factor into your loans now. There are other, climate-affecting the unknown damage bigger, more Lenders have other ways to encour- actions lenders could take – make frequent hurricanes, floods, droughts, age climate-friendly – and, in turn, soil health a measure in loan ap- harsher winters and hotter growing loan friendly – agriculture. praisal, write clean water incentives seasons will have on agriculture? For example, explains a recent re- The only solace you’ve found so port titled “Financing Resilient Agri- into loans, steer borrowers into far is that you’re not alone. Other ag culture,” from the Environmental longer-term “relationship” loans – to lenders like commercial banks, insur- Defense Fund, “ Lenders can estab- make agriculture more climate ance companies and the U.S. Depart- lish differential interest rates” – friendly and more sustainable. ment of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm meaning lower rates – “for loans … Whatever action is taken, it needs Service Agency are fumbling for an- to farmers with positive attributes” to happen fast; there’s no time to swers, too. In fact, all have been fum- like climate-friendly practices. bling for years, notes Dr. Steve waste on phony solutions to real Right now, however, “Lenders problems. And farmers and ranchers Suppan, a senior policy analyst at the have a blind spot when it comes to should flock to join if, that is, they Institute of Agriculture & Trade Pol- understanding the connections be- icy, in a detailed report, titled “Agri- tween conservation adoption and really hope to live their creed as the cultural Finance for Climate farm finances,” especially with Big “first environmentalists.” Resilience,” published last fall. Ag’s gassy livestock production Besides, it’s good business now Worse, the best answers so far – “ methods. and decades from now. ... larger and increasingly frequent ad That is something Congress can fix © 2021 ag comm hoc disaster payments and increasing fast if it’s committed to underwriting The Farm and Food File is published subsides for private crop insurance climate-resiliency in the coming dec- weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. from taxpayers funds” – clearly are ade. Past columns, events and contact informa- “not sustainable fiscally, economi- For example, since the Farm Credit tion are posted at cally or environmentally.” System is a GSE, or a government- www.farmandfoodfile.com.

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• • • SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- OF ILLINOIS 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- PEORIA COUNTY GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- For Information: Visit our website TION, at PLAINTIFF, http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. VS. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - LAUREN CAGLE; UNKNOWN McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, OWNERS AND NON-RECORD LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dear- CLAIMANTS; ILLINOIS HOUSING born St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. If the property is a 917 EAST FAIROAKS AVENUE PEO- DEFENDANTS. Please refer to file# 20-04666IL condominium and the foreclosure RIA, IL 61603 NO. 19 CH 00383 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT takes place after 1/1/2007, JUDGE 405 WEST ALBANY AVENUE PEO- COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE purchasers other than the PRESIDING JUDGE (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE certified funds, is due within RIA, IL 61604 PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS mortgagees will be required to NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- twenty-four (24) hours. The JUDGE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLEC- pay any assessment and legal JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY subject property is subject to real PRESIDING JUDGE TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A fees due under The Condominium UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN estate taxes, special assessments NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Property Act, 765 ILCS FORECLOSURE ACT ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- or special taxes levied against JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- said real estate and is offered for UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE POSE. If the property is located in a GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. sale without any representation FORECLOSURE ACT Plaintiff's attorney is not required common interest community, of Foreclosure and Sale entered by For Information: Visit our website as to quality or quantity of title PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to provide additional information purchasers other than the Court in the above entitled at and without recourse to Plaintiff GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment other than that set forth in this no- mortgagees will be required to cause on March 17, 2021, Sheriff of http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com and in "as is" condition. The sale of Foreclosure and Sale entered by tice of sale. pay any assessment and legal Peoria County will on 06/09/2021, . is further subject to confirmation the Court in the above entitled I3167416 fees due under the Condominium in ROOM 203 OF THE COURT- Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - by the court. cause on February 20, 2020, Sheriff Published 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Property Act, 765 ILCS HOUSE, 324 MAIN STREET, PEO- McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, Upon payment in full of the of Peoria County will on • • • 605/18.5(g-1). RIA, IL 61602, at 01:00 PM, sell at LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. amount bid, the purchaser shall 06/02/2021, in ROOM 203 OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE If the sale is set aside for any public auction and sale to the high- Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, receive a Certificate of Sale, COURTHOUSE, 324 MAIN STREET, 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT reason, the Purchaser at the sale est bidder for cash, all and singular, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. which will entitle the purchaser to PEORIA, IL 61602, at 01:00 PM, PEORIA COUNTY shall be entitled only to a return of the following described real estate Please refer to file# 20-02470IL a Deed to the real estate after sell at public auction and sale to the PEORIA, ILLINOIS the deposit paid. The Purchaser mentioned in said Judgment, situ- PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT Confirmation of the sale. The highest bidder for cash, all and sin- U.S. Bank Trust National shall have no further recourse ated in the County of Peoria, State COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE property will NOT be open for gular, the following described real Association, not in its individual against the Mortgagor, the of Illinois, or so much thereof as PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS inspection and Plaintiff makes no estate mentioned in said Judgment, capacity, but solely as trustee of Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's shall be sufficient to satisfy said DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLEC- representations as to the situated in the County of Peoria, Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust attorney. Judgment: TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A condition of the property. State of Illinois, or so much thereof 2019-E Upon payment in full of the TAX NO. 14-27-352-022 DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Prospective bidders are as shall be sufficient to satisfy said PLAINTIFF amount bid, the purchaser shall COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 917 East WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- admonished to check the Court Judgment: Vs. receive a Certificate of Sale, which Fairoaks Avenue POSE. file to verify all information. TAX NO. 14-28-352-028 E. Scott Whitmore a/k/a Eugene will entitle the purchaser to a Peoria, IL 61603 Plaintiff's attorney is not required Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 Scott Whitmore; et. al. Deed to the real estate after Description of Improvements: to provide additional information the amounts of any surplus bid West Albany Avenue DEFENDANTS Confirmation of the sale. The The property is a single family, The other than that set forth in this no- will be held by the sheriff until a Peoria, IL 61604 No. 20-CH-00145 successful purchaser has the sole property has a one car garage, The tice of sale. party obtains a Court Order for its Description of Improvements: NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF responsibility/expense of evicting garage is detached, The exterior is I3167939 distribution, or for 60 days White vinyl siding, two story one REAL ESTATE any tenants or other individuals vinyl siding, The color is white, The Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 following the date of the entry of unit home, detached three car ga- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY presently in possession of the gas is off, The water is off, The • • • the order confirming sale, at rage GIVEN that pursuant to a subject premises. property has a fence, The property IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE which time, in the absence of an The Judgment amount was Judgment of Foreclosure and The property will NOT be open is vacant, 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT order directing payment of the $132,448.72. Sale entered in the above cause for inspection and Plaintiff makes The Judgment amount was PEORIA COUNTY surplus, it may be automatically Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale on 02/22/2021, the Sheriff of no representation as to the $72,065.97. PEORIA, ILLINOIS forfeited to the State without for "CASH". The successful bidder Peoria County, Illinois will on May condition of the property. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale VILLAGE CAPITAL & further notice. must deposit 10% down by certified 26, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 PM Prospective bidders are for "CASH". The successful bidder INVESTMENT, LLC, If this property is a funds; balance, by certified funds, at Peoria County Courthouse 324 admonished to check the Court must deposit 10% down by certi- PLAINTIFF condominium unit, the purchaser within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Main Street, Courtroom 203 file to verify all information. fied funds; balance, by certified vs. of the unit at the foreclosure sale, The subject property is subject to Peoria, IL 61602, or in a place IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR funds, within 24 hours. NO RE- KENNETH W. FLEEMAN; JANET other than a mortgagee shall pay general real estate taxes, special as- otherwise designated at the time (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE FUNDS. K. FLEEMAN; the assessments and the legal sessments or special taxes levied of sale, County of Peoria and RIGHT TO REMAIN IN The subject property is subject to DEFENDANTS fees required by The against said real estate, water bills, State of Illinois, sell at public POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS general real estate taxes, special NO. 20-CH-00183 Condominium Property Act, 765 etc., and is offered for sale without auction to the highest bidder for AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF assessments or special taxes levied Judge Presiding ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). any representation as to quality or cash, as set forth below, the POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE against said real estate, water bills, Address: 8730 N. Picture Ridge IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR quantity of title and without re- following described real estate: WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF etc., and is offered for sale without Road Peoria, Illinois 61615 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE course to plaintiff. The sale is PIN 08-15-227-005 THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE any representation as to quality or NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF RIGHT TO REMAIN IN further subject to confirmation by Improved with Single Family FORECLOSURE LAW. quantity of title and without re- REAL ESTATE POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS the court. Home For information: Examine the course to plaintiff. The sale is PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Upon payment in full of the bid COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 408 court file or contact Plaintiff's further subject to confirmation by GIVEN that pursuant to a POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE amount, the purchaser shall receive S. French Drive Dunlap, IL 61525 attorney: Codilis & Associates, the court. Judgment of Foreclosure and WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF a Certificate of Sale, which will enti- Sale terms: 10% down of the P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Upon payment in full of the bid Sale entered in the above cause THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE tle the purchaser to a Deed to the highest bid by certified funds at Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL amount, the purchaser shall receive on April 6, 2021, I, Sheriff of FORECLOSURE LAW. real estate after confirmation of the the close of the auction; The 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please a Certificate of Sale, which will enti- Peoria County, Illinois, will on For information: Examine the sale. balance, including the Judicial refer to file number 14-20-03825. tle the purchaser to a Deed to the June 7, 2021 at the hour of 8:30 court file or contact Plaintiff's The property will NOT be open for sale fee for Abandoned I3167024 real estate after confirmation of the AM at the Peoria County attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & inspection. Prospective bidders are Residential Property Municipality Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 sale. Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Rm Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe admonished to check the court file Relief Fund, which is calculated at • • • The property will NOT be open for B-20, Peoria, IL 61602, or in a St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone to verify all information. the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE inspection. Prospective bidders are place otherwise designated at the 312-541-9710. Please refer to file The successful purchaser has the fraction thereof of the amount TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT admonished to check the court file time of sale, County of Peoria, number IL 20 8154. sole responsibility/expense of evict- paid by the purchaser not to OF ILLINOIS - PEORIA COUNTY to verify all information. State of Illinois, sell at public Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois ing any tenants or other individuals exceed $300, in certified funds, is U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- The successful purchaser has the auction to the highest bidder for Johnson, Blumberg, & presently in possession of the sub- due within twenty-four (24) TION, sole responsibility/expense of evict- cash, as set forth below, the Associates, LLC ject premises. hours. The subject property is PLAINTIFF, ing any tenants or other individuals following described real estate: 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite If this property is a condominium subject to general real estate VS. presently in possession of the sub- COMMON ADDRESS: 8730 N. 1125 unit, the purchaser of the unit at the taxes, special assessments, or MARSHA SKINNER A/K/A MARSHA ject premises. Picture Ridge Road, Peoria, Chicago, Illinois 60606 foreclosure sale, other than a mort- special taxes levied against said M SKINNER SASSMAN A/K/A MAR- If this property is a condominium Illinois 61615 Email: gagee shall pay the assessments real estate and is offered for sale SHA MARIA SKINNER; THOMAS R unit, the purchaser of the unit at the P.I.N.: 14-04-154-006 [email protected] and the legal fees required by The without any representation as to SASSMAN, JR.; ILLINOIS HOUSING foreclosure sale, other than a mort- The real estate is improved with m Condominium Property Act, 765 quality or quantity of title and DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UN- gagee shall pay the assessments a single-family residence. Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541- ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). without recourse to Plaintiff and KNOWN OWNERS AND NON- and the legal fees required by The THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: 9711 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR in "AS IS" condition. The sale is RECORD CLAIMANTS, Condominium Property Act, 765 $185,406.12 JB&A # IL 20 8154 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE further subject to confirmation by DEFENDANTS. ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Sale terms: 25% down by I3167568 RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- the court. NO. 20 CH 00150 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR certified funds; the balance, by Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 7 Brimfield board approves life safety study By JOHN A. BALLENTINE school year grade school and high In addition, the 2021-22 fiscal year For The Weekly Post school extracurricular assignments. support personnel assignment list BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield One major change in the high was approved. school board met April 21 and acted school is the hiring of Kevin Kreiter The board approved Jane Mason as on various agenda items. The meas- as head boys basketball coach to re- grade school special education ures included a health/life safety place Scott Carlson, who retired. teacher and Tucker Blum as a high study for $42,000 to be performed by Kreiter is also athletic director. His school baseball assistant coach. Keach and MSI. assistant will be Jake Lowery. Resignations approved were Angel School Superintendent Tony Shi- Kennedy Dura will be an assistant Frail from grade school cheerleading, nall explained that the high school on the girls basketball staff for her Brandon Porter from eighth grade building is due for this study, which mother, Maribeth Dura. boys’ basketball coach and Chloe is required by law every 10 years. Other high school assignments are: Bowe as a paraprofessional. Approved was a bid of $18,500 for Trent Trotter (golf), Tyler Harr (pep Brimfield’s schools graduations are concrete work by CNG that includes band, vocal music, marching band, scheduled for May 15 at 11 a.m. for work at the grade school and track musical) Scott Zehr (FFA), Kelsey the grade school and at 2 p.m. for the facility. Drea (student council), Kevin Faulk- high school to be held at the sports A Student Online Privacy Protec- ner (yearbook), Laura Putnam (fresh- complex. tion Act (SOPPA) agreement was ap- man sponsor, scholastic bowl asst., The May school board meeting will proved that will be effective July 1, WYSE), Amy Herron (sophomore be held May 12 at 7 p.m. to allow for 2021. School districts in Illinois must sponsor), Kristin Spears (junior spon- the required time between meetings have a written agreement with ven- sor), Kreiter (senior sponsor), Kase- for an amended budget. dors who are utilized and have access lyn Gibbs (musical), Robert Bernales Board president John Thompson to any student information. (chess), Amy Kepple (National and board member Dan Heinz were A leave of absence for Ashley Sav- Honor Society, scholastic bowl), thanked for their years of service age for the 2021-22 school year was Antje Carter (WYSE asst.) and Jean- after stepping down from the board approved along with the 2021-22 nie Jones (flags). of education.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 8 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com Elmwood bank robber nabbed in Springfield By JEFF LAMPE U.S. Marshals located For The Weekly Post Beck, 54, in a Springfield PUBLIC RECORD ELMWOOD – John W. hotel, where they found a NOTE: Charges are merely cohol, driving on a re- Beck didn’t get much time red pipe he brandished an accusation. All suspects are voked driver’s license presumed innocent until to enjoy his stolen money. while robbing the Elm- and illegal transportation Neither did the last thief proven guilty in a court of law. wood bank, marked cash of alcohol. who burglarized an Elm- and a prostitute. Beck fled Police reports wood bank. officers on foot, but was • HANNA CITY - Marriage license Authorities in Springfield caught after a brief chase. Sandy Jimenez, 53, of • Nicole Ann Welty and on April 21 According to Peoria Hanna City was charged Easton Robert Beard, appre- County Sheriff Brian As- on April 26 with DUI al- both of Elmwood. hended bell, Beck was taken to Beck, who Sangamon County Jail and At the time of the rob- robbery, Asbell called has been was to be extradited to bery, three employees were Beck “a person of inter- charged Livingston County, which in the Elmwood bank, est.” with rob- has a warrant for his arrest which then closed for the Beck was released on pa- bing the stemming from an April 8 day. role last August after serv- Beck Elmwood armed robbery of the Odell The same bank was held ing part of a 25-year Community Bank. up on Nov. 11, 1990, when sentence for a 2008 bank Bank April 20 at approx- Beck is believed to be it was doing business as robbery in Champaign imately 10:41 a.m. the man who entered a First Financial Bank of County. Beck is also a sus- stolen white Toyota Prius Elmwood. According to pect in an April 19 hold-up in the 100 block of East Elmwood Police Chief at a Paxton convenience SUPER “Our Cypress Street in Elmwood Aaron Bean, George A. store and has previously CROSSWORD Family after robbing the Elmwood Doubet held up the bank at been arrested in Piatt, Brought to Serving bank, located on the corner 12:03 p.m. Macon, Sangamon and you by... Your Family” of North Magnolia and Ev- Doubet, who lived at 301 Adams counties. In Liv- ergreen streets. Footage N. Magnolia in Elmwood, ingston County, Beck was Bert L. Haskell, Jr. - Owner/Funeral Director • Nicole Reed - Funeral Director from a homeowner’s door- was identified on a security convicted of forgery in (309) 385-4414 • haskellfuneral.com bell camera on East Cy- camera. Officers received a 1993. He was also charged press Street helped identify search warrant to examine with forgery and aggra- Answers on Page 14 the vehicle and the thief, Doubet’s car, Bean said. vated robbery in Sanga- who was photographed in They found money in his mon County, aggravated the bank wearing a camou- vehicle and Doubet was robbery in Macon County flage hat and mask and car- then arrested. and in Piatt County, theft rying a pipe. The same Beck’s arrest came of $300-$10,000, aggra- white Toyota was parked at nearly as quickly. Within vated battery and theft of the Springfield hotel. hours after the April 20 $10,000-$100,000.

Real Estate transactions from Knox & Peoria Counties Date Address Amount Grantor/grantee Feb. 1 2343 Knox Hwy 24, Williamsfield $55,000 Fannie Mae/Victoria Leader Feb. 1 1096 E. Knox Rd., 2400E, Elmwood $202,578 JP Farms, LLC/Christopher C. Brackett Feb. 2 5625 N. Kickapoo-Edwards Rd., Edwards $147,000 Richeson, Molly &Timothy/Shane Davis Feb. 3 7014 N. Ironwood Dr., Edwards $289,000 Rajinikanth Ravikumar/Abby L. Maurer Feb. 5 W. Southport Rd., Elmwood $399,438 Stumpe&Ziemer/Harmon Feb. 8 W. Southport Rd., Elmwood $400,000 Stumpe&Ziemer/Stabler Feb. 8 316 W. Fremont St., Elmwood $135,000 Allecia L. Thibeault/Michael Totosz Feb. 9 W. Scotland Prairie Rd. $140,000 Brandi Megan/Charles Y. Thompson III Feb. 10 9201 N. Old Towerline Rd., Edwards $2,350,000 Zinser/Rock Creek Farm LLC Feb. 11 1841 Knox Rd. 1400N, Dahinda $1,452,000 Drew Parker/Illinois Farm Investments Feb. 11 491 Greenfield Court, Dahinda $50,000 Wurslin Trust/Radtke Trust Feb. 16 7 acres, Williamsfield $47,600 Cross Creek Farms/Jodi M. Brackett Feb. 16 N. Duncan Rd., Princeville $1,125,202 Delbridge/Frederick F. Caroll FLP Feb. 17 523 E. Ash St. $195,000 Dunkel/Stephen & Destiny Wiebler Feb. 22 218 N. Holly St., Elmwood $175,000 Monari et al/Michelle Godbey Feb. 23 513 N. Galena Ave., Brimfield $70,000 Charles A. Maenza/Keith Gargiulo Feb. 25 8075 Oak Run Dr., Dahinda $300,000 Teodoro Q. Nuguid/Seth Woods Feb. 26 7902 N. Switzer Rd., Brimfield $250,000 Geoffrey Bond/Jered Hamm March 1 7204 N. Dogwood Lane, Brimfield $191,000 Donald Wolcott/Charles Carter March 1 10009 W. Route 150, Brimfield $119,000 Barnewolt Prop. LLC/Kristina Koehler March 1 409 N. Kellogg St., Yates City $90,000 Jeffrey Ralston/Noah Walraven March 1 109 Oak Grove Circle, Dahinda $299,000 Stephen Foster/Peter Cocos March 3 232 N. Galena Ave., Brimfield $126,767 Schachtrup/Christopher Schachtrup March 4 10422 N. Fox Creek, Brimfield $130,000 Tien Groeper/Caleb Groeper March 8 111 Cherrywood Ct., Dahinda $119,000 Curt Dusek/Christopher Cupi March 8 840 N. Hurff Dr., Elmwood $200,000 Paige & Meyers/Rick & Kim LeHew March 12 94.9 acres, Dahinda $420,000 J. Rollins/Nayborhood Farm LLC March 12 7907 N. Blackbridge Rd., Edwards $100,000 Lock/Bruce Anderson & Kelsey Lock March 15 339 S. Edwards Ave., Princeville $100,000 Diana Streitmatter/Michelle Lumberry March 15 6418 W. Sommer Pl., Edwards $320,000 Sultanova/George Latsos March 16 396 Knollridge Circle, Dahinda $351,000 Alexander Trust/William Schreier March 16 139 E. Clinton St., Brimfield $70,000 McCoy/Brandee Dibler & Amy Powers March 16 W. Hicks Hollow Rd., Princeville $526,000 Murphy/2886 Willow Knolls LLC March 16 309 W. Fremont St., Elmwood $98,500 Bob Batterton/Lynn Allen March 16 13206 N. Brimfield Cemetery Rd. $205,000 Joyce Elger/Keevin Washington March 16 13206 N. Brimfield Cemetery Rd. $192,500 Keevin Washington/Collin Schupp March 18 6303 N. Kickapoo-Edwards Rd. $169,000 Elliott/Scott T. Minton March 19 11718 W. Hickory Springs Dr., Brimfield $92,000 Crabtree/Rhonda Crabtree March 19 333 E. Van Buren St., Brimfield $52,000 Charles Christy/Carey Schaub March 19 9907 N. Fox Creek Dr., Brimfield $215,000 Dunn/Alison Tedrick March 23 304 W. Fremont St., Elmwood $70,000 Meyers Mowing/Bradley&Laura Stewart March 23 15023 W. Southport Rd., Brimfield $135,000 Silzer et al/M. Schelkopf & C. Starnes March 23 420 Charter Oak Pl., Dahinda $113,000 Ryan McNeeley/Gary N. Maulden March 23 103.38 acres, Dahinda $512,000 B. Llewellyn/The Whitetail Group LLC March 24 20 acres, 1617 Knox Rd. 1450 N, Dahinda $100,000 Robert Lance/Roland Paulsgrove March 25 3189 Oak Run Dr., Dahinda $295,000 JST Enterprises/Bones Trust #8352 March 26 17320 W. Smithville Rd., Trivoli $415,000 Koehl/Jacob & Andi Meister March 29 245 Northshore Pl., Dahinda $137,000 Scott Foster/Gene Holmberg March 29 14817 W. Southport Rd., Brimfield $250,000 Perry/Tyler J. Smith March 29 15722 W. Cottonwood Rd., Elmwood $320,000 Herman Brothers Pond Mgt./Herman March 29 15923 W. Gelling Rd., Princeville $130,000 Schierer/Riley K. Musselman March 31 5204 N. Kickapoo-Edwards Rd. $521,000 Terhune/Dustin & Erin Funk March 31 21404 W. Farmington Rd., Elmwood $262,000 Worsfold/Amanda & Paul West Listings reflect minimum of $40,000 for sale price.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 9 BRIEFS Jumping worms confirmed in Peoria Co. Jumping worms have been confirmed in Peoria County, according to the local University of Illinois Ex- tension Office. These large worms can grow up to 4-8 inches long and have a dark, met- allic body that is darker on the top than on the bottom. When handled they tend to jump and thrash. Used for fishing bait, they are vora- cious eaters, which creates concerns that they can damage roots and alter soil’s water-holding capacity. College honors The following local students re- New Eagle Scouts from Troop 129 out of Farmington were recognized recently. Pictured ceived academic honors from the are (left to right), Bryan Howell, Scoutmaster Judy Taylor and Andrew DeSplinter. Howell colleges they are attending. is the son of Robert Howell and Nikki Blanco of Canton and is a freshman at Spoon River • Western Illinois University has College. He replaced a bridge at Youth Acres for his Eagle Scout project. DeSplinter is the recognized two local students as top son of Scott and Kim DeSplinter of Elmwood. He is a junior at Elmwood High School and academic achievers from graduating refurbished the batting cages at Sweetwater Park for his project. students this spring. dan, Eli Stevenson and Charlie They are Amber Williams of Da- Wake. hinda (Social Work), who will graduate cum laude; and Brandon Camp Big Sky holding VanLaningham of Princeville annual fishing tourney (Supply Chain Management) who CANTON – Camp Big Sky will will graduate magna cum laude; hold its12th annual fishing tourna- • Named to the Knox College ment on Saturday, May 15 (rain date, winter 2021 Dean’s List (3.6 gpa or Sunday, May 16) at the Giant Goose better) were John Ziemba of Brim- Ranch outside Canton. field (Undecided) and Benjamin The Camp Big Sky Tournament Farquer of Williamsfield (Educa- pairs individuals with disabilities tional Studies - Elementary). with experienced tournament fisher- • Several Illinois Central College man in a BassMasters style competi- agriculture students earned honors at Colton Seipel of Elmwood was the winner tion. Participants are recognized in a the 2021 Professional Agricultural of the annual shed antler contest held by parade of boats and weigh-in and re- Students (PAS) State Conference Elmwood Insurance Services, LLC. ceive a t-shirt and trophy while help- held virtually in February. master’s degree in early modern ing raise funds for Camp Big Sky. Fruit/Vegetable Production - Ellie history. Several free family-friendly activ- Ferretti (Princeville) - 2nd Place ities such as bankfishing, face paint- Feed/Animal Health - Chase Gore Elmwood recognizes 7 ing, lawn games, pony rides, kite (Brimfield) - 1st Place Illinois State Scholars flying, crafts and pontoon boat rides Agricultural Education - Ella Cag- ELMWOOD – Elmwood High will be available to all who attend. win (Edwards) - 4th Place School has seven students in this Best Overall Team, Second Place - The tournament kicks off at 8 a.m. year’s graduating class who have Gore. and the parade of boats and weigh-in been named Illinois State Scholars ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Food College graduates based on their SAT scores and class will be available on site for a dona- • Ian Armbruster of Elmwood rank. The seven students are Lily tion. For more information, contact graduated from York University in Hart, Alexia Herman, Christine Amanda Atchley at (309) 258-6002 York, England, in January with a Karn, Craig Ramirez, Tyler Sheri- or email at [email protected].

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 10 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com Farm Bureau awards scholarships The Peoria County Farm Bureau Foun- ate of Elmwood High School and this dation has awarded 10 scholarships fall will begin her studies for a degree in worth $1,000 apiece to Peoria County chemistry. students pursing an agriculture related Caroline Gill is the daughter of Peter degree. and Suzy Gill. She is a graduate of Since the Foundations inception in Princeville High School and has a goal 1982, 136 Peoria County students have of receiving a degree in Animal Science. been awarded a scholarship.Total schol- Caroline Colgan is the daughter of arship dollars awarded is $123,150. Jack and Stephanie Colgan. Caroline is a The Foundation is a 501C3 non-for- graduate of Elmwood High School and profit organization and has been funded will pursue a degree in Ag Communica- through member donations, silent auctions or Ag Business. tion fundraisers, farm toy and farm cap Ashleigh Brawley is the daughter of sales, donations from Peoria County Rick and Michelle Brawley. She is a Agri-Businesses and memorials. graduate of Princeville High School and Along with the $1,000 scholarships to will major in a Pre-Veterinarian program Peoria County students, funds are being in college. used to support the Ag-In-The-Class- Job Feucht is the son of Mark and room program which directly reaches Paula Feucht. He is a graduate of Peoria County 3rd-6th graders about ag- Princeville High School and has an inter- riculture. This year due to the reduction est in pursuing a career in the cattle in- in AITC school visits, funds have been dustry. given to Peoria County food pantries and Ashleigh Janssen is the daughter of also to Peoria County FFA Chapters for Greg and Dina Janssen. Ashleigh is a projects. For several consecutive years, graduate of Farmington High School and the Foundation has also given $1,000 to plans to pursue a career as an Ag the Illinois Central College Diesel Tech Teacher and FFA Advisor. Program. Ty Kenney is the son of Monte and The 10 scholarship recipients in 2021 Melissa Kenney. He is a graduate of are Sarah Stevens, Molly Malone, Caro- Brimfield High School and will strive line Gill, Joseph Shanklin, Makenzie for a degree in Ag Engineering/Me- Glover, Caroline Colgan, Ashleigh chanics. Brawley, Ashleigh Janssen, Job Feucht, Joseph Shanklin is the son of Brooks and Ty Kenney. and Sheila Shanklin. Joseph is a gradu- Sarah Stevens is the daughter of Scott ate of Peoria Christian School and plans and Melissa Stevens. She graduated to pursue a Masters in Mechanical Engi- from Farmington High School in 2019 neering and a PHD in Ag Engineering. and currently is enrolled at Illinois Cen- Makenzie Glover is the daughter of tral College pursuing a Horticulture and Matt and Jennifer Glover. Makenzie is a Landscape Management Degree. graduate of Dunlap High School and Molly Malone is the daughter of Jo- plans to seek a degree in journalism or seph and Mary Malone. Molly is gradu- nursing at the University of Missouri.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 11 ELMWOOD: Murals to cost $10,000 apiece Continued from Page 1 by Pam and Fred Paige. for this year. The council also ap- ing its April 20 meeting. Davis said murals will In other business, Alder- proved extending the “Murals cost $10,000 draw visitors to Elmwood man Bob Paige said during COVID-19 relief dis- apiece, so one of the build- to view the paintings. his report that the cost for counted liquor license fee ing owners has offered to Davis believes the effort the city to replace the noon of $1 for Elmwood busi- pay for their mural, the has received $1,000 in do- whistle would be $2,364. nesses, with the exception other building owner is nations. Donations can be The Elmwood Fire Depart- of Casey’s General Store. putting $2,000 in. Each made at Farmers State ment was to vote to pay the During committee re- committee member is Bank or to Fred Paige. other half of the $4,728 ports, Alderman Nathan pledging $100 to the proj- Davis requested a dona- total cost of the siren. The Brunnelson said hydrant ect.” tion to the mural project city council previously ap- flushing throughout Elm- Murals will be put up at from the City of Elmwood proved an expenditure up wood could occur as early Scott Jehle’s Elmwood In- and the Elmwood Town- to $2,500 for the siren. as May. surance Services, LLC, at ship. The city council 124 E. Main and at 112 E. voted to donate $2,000 Main St., a building owned from the marketing fund Illinois will lose seat in Congress after Census By TIM KIRSININKAS nia and New York. Capitol News Illinois Illinois, Mississippi and SPRINGFIELD – The West Virginia are the only U.S. Census Bureau an- three states to lose popula- nounced Illinois will lose a tion over the past decade, seat in Congress based on Census Bureau officials results of the 2020 census. said Monday. Illinois will move from According to data re- 18 to 17 seats in the U.S. leased Monday, the state House, an expected result has a total population of after some advocates had just over 12.8 million warned that an undercount people, a drop of 0.1 per- could lead to the loss of cent compared to 2010. two seats. The state has Under the state constitu- lost at least one congres- tion, members of the Gen- sional representative in eral Assembly draw new eight of the last 9 decades legislative boundaries fol- after peaking at 27 seats in lowing the decennial cen- 1910. sus. Six other states will also Census Bureau officials lose a seat, including Cali- said that specific data used fornia, Michigan, Ohio, for redistricting would be West Virginia, Pennsylva- provided by Sept. 30.

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Pages From The Past Compiled by Walter Lampe 5 Years Ago 40 Years Ago scholarships to Bradley as prizes. The Illinois Department of Reve- Yates City kindergarten students 80 Years Ago nue on April 19 said it overpaid were shown the Yates City Police Cecil Dalton of Dalton Bros. Ga- taxing districts statewide by $168 squad car and some equipment by rage in Elmwood, announced the million mistakenly allocated from police officer, Mr. Kem Moore. purchase of another new school bus. corporate Personal Property Re- 50 Years Ago Laura Grade School participated placement Tax funds. In The Albert G. Honold, 47, of 407 Wal- in the rural grade school operetta Weekly Post circulation area, nut St. in Elmwood, was killed in a presented in Brimfield by Mrs. $134,300 was paid in error, said car/truck collision at 7:10 a.m. Sat- Cady, music director. IDOR. urday on Illinois Route 78 at Coun- 90 Years Ago The money is lined up to make try Club Lane, Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Oswell Thomas pur- sure the Yates City gazebo will Brian Elsasser won the Modern chased the residence on North Cone stand for another 111 years or so. Woodman Civic Oration Contest Street in Farmington that was Thanks to a coordinated grassroots held in Edelstein. The subject of the formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. fund-raising effort, organizers of the oration contest was “Freedom – Ev- Fred Clayton and family. Save The Gazebo fund gathered eryone’s Responsibility.” P.B. Kelly retired after serving 10 more than $17,000 for work on the Forty-two fine exhibits were on years as Mayor of Farmington and historic structure. display April 15 during the Junior was succeeded by Dr. Arthur C. 20 Years Ago High and Senior High School Wood at the meeting of the City Carrie Elizabeth Garrett of Elm- Science Fair in Williamsfield. Council Monday evening. wood has been award a $2,000 aca- There were 7,002 boxes of Girl 100 Years Ago demic scholarship to attend Scout Cookies delivered to Farm- The new Waterloo fire engine ar- Southern Illinois University in Car- ington by semi-trailer Tuesday. rived in Williamsfield. It has been bondale for the 2001-02 academic Twenty-three Boy Scouts and two tested and accepted by the Wil- year. leaders of Farmington’s Boy Scout liamsfield Village Board. An order A reception for retiring Yates City Troop 79 spent a weekend on the was placed for 500 feet of new hose School Principal Randy Welch is east edge of Leonard Mahr’s farm. at a cost of 95 cents per foot. being planned at the Yates City Li- 60 Years Ago Several boys in the Williamsfield brary. The new machine “mechanical community met with Lloyd Nelson 30 Years Ago marvel” was placed in operation by and Clayton Coe to start a Boy Elly Wear, a senior physical edu- Midland Electric Coal Company Scout organization. cation major from Elmwood, was near Farmington. 105 Years Ago honored as a scholar at the recent At the Williamsfield election, Sam Taylor went to Peoria to pur- Western Illinois University Honors Robert Tucker was elected pres- chase a new steam pump for use at Convocation ceremony. ident; Don Kneer, Lloyd Blust and the Prosperity Coal Mine near The lights and sirens of the latest Fred Schultz Jr., trustees. Princeville. parade were heard in Elmwood on 76 Years Ago 120 Years Ago April 27, as three more soldiers Dale Shane, a senior at Elmwood A new telephone line has been put were welcomed home from Saudi High School, was selected as one of into operation in Center Prairie hav- Arabia. The returning heroes were 16 contestants to appear in a series ing connections with LaFayette and Dan Powers, Jon Rogers and Jack of four radio quiz programs spon- Victoria, and soon to be extended to ADVERTISE! CALL (309) 741-9790 Colgan. sored by WMBD with full tuition Williamsfield and Galva.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 13 Princeville library seeks community input By BETH DUTTLINGER that could assist local residents, busi- vative and familiar at the same time. For The Weekly Post nesses and organizations. The grant from the American Li- PRINCEVILLE – The Lillie M. The library would like as many brary Association (ALA) is part of Evans Library in Princeville is plan- local organizational representatives the association’s Libraries Trans- ning a community engagement meet- as possible to attend this event, since forming Communities: Focus on ing on Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at that will help library officials better Small and Rural Libraries initiative. the library. Feedback will focus on a engage the community and execute a Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Trans- grant that LME Library recently re- plan. forming Communities initiative has ceived from the American Library The Library of Things movement re-imagined the role libraries play in Association (ALA) to help establish has expanded in the last decade and it supporting communities. Our award a Library of Things. makes sense to base it at the public includes facilitator training and A Library of Things is any collec- library. LME library has established $3,000 in grant funds. The initiative tion of objects that are outside the hours convenient to our community is part of ALA’s longtime commit- traditional items loaned by libraries. and is a safe and reliable place to ment to preparing library workers for Objects can include items such as pick up and drop off items. LME has the expanding role of libraries. electronics, science kits, craft a powerful circulation system in Libraries Transforming Commu- supplies, and equipment. place that can be adapted to circulate nities: Focus on Small and Rural Li- The meeting on May 4 will be an equipment and we have the ability to braries is offered in partnership with opportunity to discuss the circulation track a variety of statistics. People the Association for Rural & Small of equipment already owned by the are familiar with borrowing materials Libraries (ARSL). Please contact the library, as well as to consider items from libraries, so a Library of Things library at (309) 385-4540 or visit the that the LME Library can purchase has the advantage of being both inno- website at lmelibrary.org. BILLS: Stricter youth vaping rules likely Continued from Page 1 by Naperville Democrat Laura Ell- a new four-year bachelor’s degree Passed the Senate man, passed 46-3. pathway called the Fundamental Is- Senate Bill 512 creates the Youth Senate Bill 2129 amends the state sues and Texts Humanities Degree Vaping Act, which prohibits the use criminal code to allow a county that has total tuition costs capped at of certain harmful additives in elec- state’s attorney to petition the court $20,000. tronic cigarettes – including vitamin to have a person’s prison sentence re- Under the bill, a program director E acetate – that are associated with duced “if the original sentence no for the new pilot program would lung illness. longer advances the interests of jus- develop the curriculum for one high It also would ban the use of decep- tice,” according to the bill. school, one community college and tive advertising that encourages the In its decision to resentence, the one university that would include use of electronic cigarettes, or vap- court can consider the person’s disci- foundational texts from western ing, to quit tobacco products, unless plinary record while in prison, and civilization and the Enlightenment. the product has U.S. Food and Drug whether age, time served or dimin- The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Administration approval to market ished physical condition have re- Elmhurst Republican Deanne Maz- for such use. duced the person’s risk for future zochi, passed 112-0. It also amends the Prevention of violence, among other factors. House Bill 3922 would make June Cigarette Sales to Persons under 21 It preserves the rights of crime vic- 19 an observed state holiday, June- Years of Age Act to include elec- tims, as afforded under the Rights of teenth National Freedom Day, to tronic cigarettes. The bill, sponsored Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. commemorate the day in 1865 by Lake Forest Democrat Julie Mor- Sponsored by Chicago Democrat when Union troops arrived in Gal- rison, passed unanimously, 57-0. Sen. Robert Peters, the bill passed veston Bay, Texas, to free more Senate Bill 134 creates a Local narrowly by a vote of 31-17. than 250,000 enslaved black Journalism Task Force to study areas Passed the House people. underserved by local journalism in Il- House Bill 219 requires the State A 2003 state law recognized June- linois and review strategies to im- Board of Education to create spe- teenth National Freedom Day on prove local news access and public cific benchmarks for schools to re- the third Saturday in June but did policy solutions to develop more sus- duce the use of timeout, isolated not establish it as a state holiday. tainable business models for local timeout and physical restraints, with The bipartisan bill, sponsored by media outlets. the goal of eliminating the practices Chicago Democrat La Shawn Ford, The task force would consist of within three years. passed 99-0. A similar bill passed in members of the General Assembly, a HB 219 and similar bills to reduce the state Senate. member appointed by the governor, and end isolated timeouts in K-12 House Bill 3235 would require the members from local journalism public schools were filed in the pre- Illinois Department of Corrections schools and members representing vious General Assembly in response to provide individuals with informa- press groups, including the Illinois to an investigation by ProPublica tion about obtaining a voter identifi- Legislative Correspondents Associa- and the Chicago Tribune. The inves- cation card and information about tion and the Illinois Broadcasters As- tigation found elementary students voter registration at least 45 days sociation. The bill is sponsored by were being detained in “isolation before being released from prison. Sen. Steve Stadelman, a Rockford rooms” for minor infractions, and It would also allow the Depart- Democrat who was a television re- teachers’ use of these practices often ment of Corrections to contract with porter and anchor before joining the violated the law. the state Board of Elections to par- General Assembly. It passed 57-0. The bill has received bipartisan ticipate in the automatic voter regis- Senate Bill 564 amends the Illinois support and passed out of the House tration program and be designated School Code to require that history unanimously, 113-0. Rep. Jonathan as an automatic voter registration education taught in public schools in Carroll, a Northbrook Democrat agency. The bill, sponsored by Chi- 8th grade include the study of the who sponsored the bill, said HB cago Democrat Camille Lilly, contributions made by Muslims and 219 is the most important bill he passed by a vote of 72-42. Muslim Americans to society. has sponsored during his time in the Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, It would also establish Jan. 17 as a General Assembly. A similar meas- nonpartisan news service covering state holiday commemorating the birthday ure passed in the Senate. government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is House Bill 2928 of Muhammad Ali, one of the great- creates the Re- funded primarily by the Illinois Press 24001 W. Farmington Road, est American boxers and a convert to lieve College Costs Pilot Program Foundation and the Robert R. McCor- Farmington, IL 61531 Islam. The bipartisan bill, sponsored Act to establish a pilot program for mick Foundation.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 14 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES Mary E. Dawson Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Candi loved her school kids. Most ELMWOOD – Mary E. Dawson, Crematory in Elmwood is in charge importantly, Candi loved her family 79, of Elmwood, passed away at of arrangements. and spending time with them, espe- 6:18 p.m., on Tuesday, April 20, Candi Frank cially her grandkids. Family meant 2021, at Methodist Medical Center FARMINGTON – Candi Frank, everything to Candi. She was in Peoria. 62, of Farmington, passed away on deeply loved and will be missed by She was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 2:45 p.m., those who knew her. Yates City, to Glen and Grace (Ar- at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Cremation rites will be accorded. bogast) McBeth. Mary married Jim Peoria. There will be no services at this Donna Brewer, Local Representative (309) 742-4661 Dawson on Feb. 6, Candi was born on Dec. 31, 1958, time. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral 1959, at the Elm- in Canton. She Homes and Crematory, Knoxville wood United was the daughter have been entrusted with arrange- Methodist of Ed and Carol ments. Church’s parso- (Gorham) Cox. Online condolences and/or ex- nage. He survives. She married the pressions of sympathy may be sent She is also sur- love of her life, through hurd-hendricksfuneral- vived by 3 chil- Mike, on July 21, home.com. dren, Denise Dawson 1978, at the United Jon Gallagher (Ricky) Clark of Methodist Church ELMWOOD – Jon Gallagher, 64, Athens, Ala., Kathy (Bob) Hamby in Douglas, Ill. To- Frank of Canton, formerly of Elmwood of Elmwood and Mark (Rhonda) gether they shared and Knoxville, passed away at Dawson of Farmington; 6 grand- and celebrated a life together for 42 11:10 a.m., on Saturday, April 24, children; and 12 great-grandchil- years. 2021, at Graham Hospital in Can- dren. Candi is survived by her loving ton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike at home; her mother, He was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Ga- parents; her step-father, Walt Cow- Carol; their children, Tim (Becca) lesburg, to John den; one brother, Dale McBeth; one Frank of Tremont and Danielle and Aurora (Aus- grandson; and one great-grand- Frank of Maquon; her best friend tin) Gallagher. daughter. and sister, Lori (Dave) Bybee of They have pre- Mary was an active member of Maquon, and sister, Carolyn ceded him in the Elmwood United Methodist (Kevin) O’Brien of Centennial, death. Jon was Church. Colo.; two grandchildren, Elias and married to Mary A funeral service was held at 10 Walker Frank; and several nieces Watkins and then a.m., on Monday, April 26, 2021, at and nephews. She was preceded in later to Elizabeth Gallagher the Elmwood United Methodist death by her father and a sister, Clarke. They both Church. A visitation was held the Cathy. survive. night before from 4-6 p.m., at the Candi was a student facilitator He is also survived by three Elmwood United Methodist through the company, SEAPCO, at daughters who were the light of his Church. Burial immediately fol- the Farmington Community School life, Kelly (Jordan) Sale, of Canton, lowed the service at Elmwood District #265 for 15 years. She re- Erin Carder of Knoxville and Caro- Township Cemetery. tired in 2016. line Gallagher of Elmwood; one Memorials may be made to In her free time, Candi enjoyed brother, Gilbert Lewis; and five B.Y.E. Ambulance, Elmwood Fire reading, crocheting and crafting, grandchildren, Nicholas Watson, Department or the Elmwood United watching the hummingbirds and Kelsey Watson, Noah Carder, An- Methodist Church. going mushrooming. She always drew Sale and Owen Sale. To leave online condolences, please looked forward to trips to Door He was also preceded in death by visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com. County and River’s Edge, Wisc. one sister, Wendy Poland; and two

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 15 OBITUARIES grandchildren, Abigail Watson and (Ruhl) Stenson, 70, of Oak Run, As Kathy requested, cremation Lucas Sale. Ill., passed away 6:45 p.m. Thurs- will be accorded. There will be no Jon attended Carl Sandburg Col- day, April 22, 2021, at her home visitation or memorial service. Me- lege and Knox College where he re- after a short battle with cancer. morials may be made to Oak Run ceived his bachelor’s degree in She was born in Hannibal, Mo., First Responders, Knox County Hu- Secondary Education and English on March 29, 1951, to Phillip Neil mane Society or Galesburg Public Literature. He was passionate about and Alta Jane (Piper) Ruhl. She Library Foundation. Hinchliff-Pear- teaching English, and he was also a married the love of her life, Timo- son-West Funeral Directors and professional magician. He was thy B. Stenson at Bishop Hill, Ill., Cremation Service Galesburg especially proud of his “Just Say on March 28, 1975. Chapel is assisting the family with No” show during Red Ribbon Surviving is her devoted husband arrangements. week, where he used magic to en- of 46 years, Tim; her sisters, Robin Online condolences may be made gage students in staying away from (and Bill) McNamara of Ridge at www.h-p-w.com. drugs. He was a member of the In- Crest, Calif. and Jane (and Jeff) “Thanks for the Fish.” ternational Brotherhood of Magi- Frazier of Oak Run; a brother, Neil Heinrich Felde cians for over 30 years and a (and Joy) Ruhl of Knoxville, Ill.; EDWARDS – Heinrich “Henry” member of the Elmwood United and her two loving cocker spaniels, Felde, 86, of Edwards, died Tues- Methodist Church. Danny and Scarlet. She is also sur- day, April 20, 2021 at OSF St. Fran- Cremation rites have been ac- vived by multiple nieces and cis Medical Center. corded. A visitation will be held nephews, great nieces and great He was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Cro- from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 30, nephews and special friends includ- atia. On Dec. 16, 1995, he married 2021, at Elmwood United Method- ing, Cheryl and Charlie Lonorgan, Kari Prescott in Las Vegas. To- ist Church. A Celebration of Life Pat Carle, John Burnside and Jean gether they cherished 25 years. service will then be held at 11 a.m., Pardeck-Lee. Henry was a well-known busi- She was preceded in death by her on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the nessman, having owned and oper- parents and a brother, Stanley M. Elmwood United Methodist ated H. Felde Tool & Machine since Ruhl. Church. Due to COVID mandates, 1969. Kathy graduated from Carrollton the family requests that everyone Survivors include his wife Kari High School, Carrollton, Mo., in attending abide by social distancing Felde of Edwards; and one son Col- May of 1969, and graduated from and wearing masks. lin Felde of Edwards. Central Missouri State University In lieu of flowers, memorials may Henry was preceded in death by with a degree in accounting in May be made to the family. parents, two sons Henry Felde, Jr. of 1973. She worked at Wabco in To leave online condolences, and Eric Felde, and one daughter Peoria, Ill., Gross Galesburg, Quad Rite Felde. please visit www.oakhinesfuneral- City Auto Auction, Iron Horse En- home.com. Visitation was April 24, 2021 at terprise, Peoria Civic Center and Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Burial Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Bailey Excavating/Roto Rooter. Crematory in Elmwood has been was in Lutheran Cemetery. Kathy was a lifelong reader and Condolences can be left online at entrusted with arrangements. loved books. She loved crossword www.wrightandsalmon.com. Kathy S. Stenson puzzles, live acoustic music and DAHINDA – Mrs. Kathy S. traveling to Wisconsin. More Obituaries, Page 16

AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12 DOUGLAS 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood Farmington (309) 385-2578 Baptist Church of Brimfield Brimfield United Douglas United Methodist (309) 742-7631, 642-3278 (309) 245-9870 Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Pastor Doug Seeley Methodist Church Church Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 Sat. Mass: 4 pm 321 S. Jefferson St., Brimfield Pastor Roland Millington Pastor Kristine McMillan Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 1:15 pm Worship Service: 10:30 Sun. Mass: 8 and 9 am (309) 678-2208 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield 484 3rd St. Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm First Presbyterian Church Mon.-Sat Daily Mass: 8 am Sun. School: 9:30 am (309) 573-1833 Yates City, IL 61572 First Presbyterian Church of Farmington WILLIAMSFIELD Sun. Worship: 10:40 am Sun. Worship: 9 am (NOTE: Church is in Douglas) of Elmwood Reverend Andy Sonneborn St. James Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm Sun. School: 9 am Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Reverend Marla B. Bauler 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington Catholic Church St. Joseph Wed. Bible Study: 7 pm (Maquon worship: 10:30 a.m.) 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 245-2914 Father John Verrier Catholic Church Union Church at Brimfield Facebook Live is 10:30 at (309) 742-2631 firstpresfarmington.com Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N United Church of Christ Father John Verrier Maquon UM Church page firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sunday School: 9:15 am Williamsfield 314 W. Clay, Brimfield Pastor Stephen Barch EDWARDS Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Worship: 10:30 am (309) 446-3275 (309) 446-3275 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield Bethany Baptist Church Sun. School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 11:30 am stjameswilliamsfield.org stjosephbrimfield.org (309) 446-3811 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards St. Patrick’s New Hope Fellowship Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm brimfieldunionchurch.org (309) 692-1755 Catholic Church Assembly of God Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sunday Worship: 9 am bethanycentral.org Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in Father Joseph Dondanville Pastor Tom Wright Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10 am the summer) 802 W. Main St., Elmwood the summer) • First Sunday each month is St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Williamsfield United (309) 742-4921 Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am Communion Sunday (gluten- Father Joseph Dondanville Farmington Methodist Church Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm St. Paul’s free communion offered) 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 231-8076 Pastor Teresa Shane Sun. Mass: 9 am Lutheran Church • Youth group meets 2nd Sun- (309) 691-2030 Sun. Worship: 10 am 430 N. Chicago Ave. Tues. Mass: 8 am The Lutheran Church - day each month, 12:30-2 p.m. stmaryskickapoo.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Williamsfield Missouri Synod DAHINDA Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Tues. Confession: After mass (309) 639-2389 “Preaching Christ Crucified” Dahinda United Methodist Sat. Mass: 4 pm United Methodist Church PRINCEVILLE Sun. School: 9:30 am “Liturgical & Reverential” Church Sun. Masses: 7 & 11:00 am of Elmwood Princeville United Method- Hospitality (coffee & finger Pastor David Pyell Pastor Michael Liese Pastor Teri Shane Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm ist Church foods): 10:30 am 821 W. Main St., Elmwood 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield 1739 Victoria St., P.O. Box 14 Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am Pastor Zach Waldis Sun. Worship: 11 am (309) 742-7221 (309) 446-3233 Dahinda, IL 61428 ELMWOOD 420 E. Woertz, Princeville YATES CITY elmwoodumc.org Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Crossroads Assembly of God (309) 385-4487 Faith United Presbyterian Brimfield E-Free Church (NOTE: Due to COVID-19, can- Pastor Tim Cavallo Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am [email protected] Church Pastor Donald Blasing celled until further notice are: 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood Youth Sun. School: 9 am Sun. Worship: 9 am Reverend Marla B. Bauler 11724 Maher Road Fellowship & Coffee (309) 830-4259 Adult Sun. School: 8 am Sunday School: 10:15 am Brimfield, IL 61517 and Sunday School) crossroadselmwood.org 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 446-3571 Church: (309) 639-2768 Wed. Worship: 7 pm FARMINGTON St. Mary of the Woods (309) 358-1170 brimfieldefree.org Pastor’s Office: (309) 639-2389 Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Farmington Bible Church Catholic Church Worship: 9 am Worship: 10:30 am Email: williamsfielddahin- Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Tony Severine Monsignor James Kruse Sun. School: 10:15 am Sunday School: 9:30 am [email protected] Pastor Bill Cole 497 N. Elmwood Rd. 119 Saint Mary St., Princeville Thurs. Choir: 7 pm

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 16 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES Clyde S. Shults parents; brother, Guy Jr.; daughter, Home in Peoria. HANNA CITY – Clyde Stanley Regina; and grandson, Conor. His private graveside service was Shults, 83, of Hanna City died April Clyde was a veteran of the U.S. at Penn Ridge Cemetery in Trivoli. 21, 2021, surrounded by family, in Army. Jerry was born on Nov. 20, 1939, in Clyde’s graveside service will be at Peoria. Canton, the son of Jarvis and Mary 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, He was born on Aug. 3, 1937, in Wright, who preceded him in death. at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria, with Mason City to Guy and Dora (El- He married Norma Carson on Au- full military honors. His visitation gust 5, 1961, in Decatur. She sur- more) Shults. will be from 9:30-11 a.m., also on vives. Jerry is also survived by three He is survived by his ex-wife and Saturday at Davison-Fulton Barton- children, Doug (Jean) Wright of Tri- dear friend, Rose (Dickerson) Shults; ville Chapel. and their three children, Deana (Mi- Condolences can be left online at voli, CJ (Marc) Wright-Boon of Dan- chael) Wagner of Round Lake Beach, www.davison-fulton-bartonville- vers and Jane (Tim) Goeken of Todd (Julie C.) Shults of Peoria and chapel.com. Delavan; seven grandchildren; one Karen (Tim F.) Shults of Racine, Jerold E. Wright great-granddaughter; and his half Wisc.; as well as six grandchildren; TRIVOLI – Jerold “Jerry” Wright, sister, Barb Garrott. and four great-grandchildren. 81, of Trivoli died April 17, 2021, at Jerry graduated from Farmington He was preceded in death by his the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice High School. SOFTBALL: Hessing top pitcher for B-E Continued from Page 20 though, where senior Taylor Catton is base runner she’s very good and in- back after having hit .435 in her stinctive and as a fielder, you don’ sophomore season. t get much more solid.” Princeville’s only other returning OK. But what about pitching? starters will make up this year’s Juerjens said three right-handers batter: junior pitcher Bridget Gilroy will be on the mound this spring, and senior catcher Emmaline Per- with junior Maddie Hessing the ace. kins. Hessing showed good stuff Monday, Perkits was 5-6 as a freshman in tossing a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over 2019 with 68 strikeouts and a 4.23 Farmington. So far in 18.2 innings ERA in 11 varsity games. she has allowed 11 hits and fanned “Not playing in the spring of 2019 26 batters with an ERA of 1.87. will be challenging, but the players The other two pitchers are Kate we do have are very athletic and Yemm and Kierra Johnson. coachable and have been through our Beyond that, Juerjens sees a lot of program since junior high,” Holt versatility. said. “I think we have quite a few kids The Lady Princes were to open who will contribute,” Juerjens said. Maddie Hessing tossed a no-hitter Monday in Wednesday at Illinois Valley Central Several players have started strong a Brimfield-Elmwood win over Farmington. and then play at home on Friday vs. this spring, including senior first Photo by Collin Fairfield. Roanoke-Benson/Eureka and Satur- baseman Molly Malone (.308, 7 will take over at shortstop after play- day against Mercer County. RBI), junior second baseman Marisa ing in the infield as a freshman. ROWVA-Williamsfield Unes (.333, 6 runs), third baseman Junior Holly Shriber will have to Playing youngsters two years ago Johnson (.333, 7 RBI) and outfielder handle most of the pitching, as Farm- should pay off this season for R-W, Ella Florey (.462, 5 RBI). Unes, ington suffered “a terrible loss” when which has six starters back from a Johnson and Florey all had siblings senior pitcher Abbey Gilles suffered 17-14 regional champion team back who played ball for B-E teams. a knee injury during the first week of in 2019. One issue, though, will be Florey drove in five runs in a 13-12 practice. A sophomore pitching can- taking time to get to know each other win over Macomb last Saturday after didate is also out with injury, Fauser again after a long offseason apart. Malone hit a sacrifice fly in the sev- said. “The majority play travel ball dur- enth to plate Wallace for a 4-3 win “We have not had a practice with ing the summer months, but play on over Pekin earlier that same day. our entire squad, as many played vol- five different travel ball teams,” said Last Friday, Brimfield topped leyball and then last week over half Coach Joel Zaiser, who plans to be Chillicothe IVC, 12-7, as Johnson the team went out on quarantine,” “working on team chemistry and har- and Malone each drove in three runs Fauser said. “It is all challenging, but nessing our overall potential team and Wallace scored four times. every team is dealing with the same talents.” The Lady Indians are at ROWVA- issues.” Starters back are senior pitcher/out- Williamsfield on Friday. The Lady Farmers were no-hit fielder Katelyn Aldred, senior third Farmington Monday at Brimfield. Shriber scat- baseman Calyn Garza, senior second Jeni Fauser looks at her Lady tered eight hits and six walks over six baseman Bella Kuelper, outfielder/ Farmers team and sees the same innings. first baseman Katelina Hunt and jun- thing as plenty of fellow softball “We are a team that will get better ior outfielder Olivia Farquer. coaches this spring. with time,” Fauser said. “We will fig- Hunt is the top returning hitter for “We are in a situation many are in – ure out a lineup, but the first few the Cougars after batting .396 with very little varsity experience with weeks, everyone will get a chance to 11 walks two years ago. missing last season,” Fauser said. show their abilities. Aldred is the top pitcher after post- Catcher Laryn Kephart is the only “We are happy to be playing a sea- ing an 11-8 record and a 2.63 ERA as senior who played some as a fresh- son at all.” a sophomore. man and saw starting time last year, Princeville Zaiser, who is 67-87 overall, hopes Fauser said. After spending nine years as an as- his team can contend for titles in the “She will do most of our catching, sistant, Brian Holt takes over the ICAC and Lincoln Trail Conference. but we are very deep at that posi- reins from successful Princeville He lists Illini Bluffs and Brimfield- tion,” Fauser said. “We had three Coach Chad Gardner. Assistants are Elmwood as ICAC favorites and puts other very talented catchers who will Alyssa Dial and Amanda Lawson. West Central and Princeville as fron- have to play other positions.” Holt will inherit a team that figures trunners in the Lincoln Trail. That includes junior Emma Evans, to be young at most positions. R-W was to open Tuesday vs. the only other returning starter who That does not include shortstop, Geneseo at Williamsfield.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 17 LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CLOSURE ACT 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN STATE OF ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE PEORIA COUNTY – that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The Village of Yates City is currently accepting SEALED BIDS for PEORIA, ILLINOIS closure and Sale entered by the Court PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE 2011 Ford Ranger. The truck is a 2 wheel drive 2.3L, 4 cylinder U.S. Bank Trust National Association, in the above entitled cause on Febru- IN RE THE ESTATE OF ) not in its individual capacity, but solely ary 20, 2020, Sheriff of Peoria County automatic with A/C, cruise control, and 101,180 miles on it. It has as trustee of Citigroup Mortgage Loan will on 06/02/2021, in ROOM 203 OF RANDALL D. ROYER, ) 21 P 132 recently been serviced with new filters and spark plugs and the Trust 2019-E THE COURTHOUSE, 324 MAIN a/k/a RANDY D. ROYER, ) tires have good tread. Please call (309) 231-2957, for questions PLAINTIFF STREET, PEORIA, IL 61602, at 01:00 Deceased. ) or viewing between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday Vs. PM, sell at public auction and sale to NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY E. Scott Whitmore a/k/a Eugene Scott the highest bidder for cash, all and through Friday. The truck MUST be picked up by the winning bid- Notice is given of the death of the above on March 3, 2021, and Whitmore; et. al. singular, the following described real der by June 1, 2021. All sealed bids must be received by May 4, DEFENDANTS estate mentioned in said Judgment, that Letters of Administration were issued April 8, 2021, to Jennifer No. 20-CH-00145 situated in the County of Peoria, State L. Carruthers, 532 W. Main, Princeville, IL 61559, and Jeffrey S. 2021 at 5:00 p.m., will be accepted with reserve, and can be sub- NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall Royer, 412 N. Alma, Brimfield, IL 61517, whose attorneys are ject to rejection. ESTATE be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: JOHNSON, BUNCE & NOBLE, P.C., Parkway Plaza, 7800 N. Sommer Please send sealed bids to: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOT 56 AND that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- THE WEST 35 FEET OF LOT 57 IN St., Suite 425, Peoria, Illinois 61615. Village of Yates City closure and Sale entered in the above KENMORE, A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS Claims may be filed on or before October 29, 2021, and any claim ATTN: Village Clerk cause on 02/22/2021, the Sheriff of 7 AND 8 IN BENTON CORRINGTON not filed on or before that date is barred. 102 West Main Street Peoria County, Illinois will on May 26, PLACE IN THE SOUTHWEST Claims against said estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Yates City, Illinois 61572 2021 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Peoria QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWN- Circuit Court, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with County Courthouse 324 Main Street, SHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF Or email: [email protected] Courtroom 203 Peoria, IL 61602, or in THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; the Co-Administrators or both. Within 10 days after a claimant files a Published 4/22, 4/29/21 a place otherwise designated at the SITUATED IN PEORIA COUNTY, ILLI- claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver copies of the time of sale, County of Peoria and NOIS. claim to the Co-Administrators and to the Co-Administrators’ attor- State of Illinois, sell at public auction TAX NO. 14-28-352-028 ney of record and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE to the highest bidder for cash, as set COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 West ZONING BOARD forth below, the following described Albany Avenue such copies. real estate: Peoria, IL 61604 Dated April 12, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOT 12 OF BRECKENRIDGE, A SUB- Description of Improvements: White /s/James F. Kane Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board for the Village of DIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH- vinyl siding, two story one unit home, JAMES F. KANE Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois, will conduct a public hearing at EAST QUARTER OF SECTION FIFTEEN detached three car garage JOHNSON, BUNCE & NOBLE, P.C. (15), RADNOR TOWNSHIP, TOWN- The Judgment amount was 7:00p.m. on the 29th day, April 2021, at the Princeville Village SHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE $132,448.72. Executive Offices - Parkway Plaza Hall, 206 N. Princeville Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, on the Vil- SEVEN (7) EAST OF THE FOURTH Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale 7800 N. Sommer St., Suite 425 lage's Petition to Amend the fencing approval provisions of the PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATE, for "CASH". The successful bidder Peoria, IL 61615 Village's Zoning Code for fencing in a Residential District. LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY must deposit 10% down by certified Phone: (309) 691-9650 A copy of the Petition and draft ordinance is on file at the Village OF PEORIA AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. funds; balance, by certified funds, [email protected] PIN 08-15-227-005 within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Hall for inspection prior to the hearing. All interested persons Improved with Single Family Home The subject property is subject to gen- Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 wishing to speak for or against this proposed Amendment to the COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 408 S. eral real estate taxes, special assess- Village Zoning Code are invited to attend this public meeting and French Drive Dunlap, IL 61525 ments or special taxes levied against in the County of Peoria, State of Illi- VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, will be heard. Sale terms: 10% down of the high- said real estate, water bills, etc., and is nois, or so much thereof as shall be LLC, Dated this 12th day of April, 2021. est bid by certified funds at the close offered for sale without any represen- sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PLAINTIFF of the auction; The balance, including tation as to quality or quantity of title LOT 284 IN MCDOWELL PLACE, A vs. Dan Huss, Zoning Chairman the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned and without recourse to plaintiff. The SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE KENNETH W. FLEEMAN; JANET K. Village of Princeville Residential Property Municipality Re- sale is further subject to confirmation SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION FLEEMAN; An option to attend remotely by Zoom will be available, lief Fund, which is calculated at the by the court. 27, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 DEFENDANTS www.zoom.us/join. rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction Upon payment in full of the bid EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL NO. 20-CH-00183 thereof of the amount paid by the pur- amount, the purchaser shall receive a MERIDIAN; IN THE CITY OF PEORIA, Judge Presiding Meeting ID: 987 6668 9435, Passcode: 51BuwZ chaser not to exceed $300, in certified Certificate of Sale, which will entitle SITUATED IN PEORIA COUNTY, ILLI- Address: 8730 N. Picture Ridge Road or attend by phone, dial, 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 987 6668 funds, is due within twenty-four (24) the purchaser to a Deed to the real es- NOIS. Peoria, Illinois 61615 9435, Passcode: 025050 hours. The subject property is subject tate after confirmation of the sale. TAX NO. 14-27-352-022 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 to general real estate taxes, special as- The property will NOT be open for COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 917 East ESTATE sessments, or special taxes levied inspection. Prospective bidders are Fairoaks Avenue PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN against said real estate and is offered admonished to check the court file to Peoria, IL 61603 that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- PUBLIC NOTICE for sale without any representation as verify all information. Description of Improvements: The closure and Sale entered in the above Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes to quality or quantity of title and with- The successful purchaser has the sole property is a single family, The prop- cause on April 6, 2021, I, Sheriff of out recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" responsibility/expense of evicting any erty has a one car garage, The garage Peoria County, Illinois, will on June 7, Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2 condition. The sale is further subject tenants or other individuals presently is detached, The exterior is vinyl sid- 2021 at the hour of 8:30 AM at the To the Gas Patrons of to confirmation by the court. in possession of the subject premises. ing, The color is white, The gas is off, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: If the property is a condominium If this property is a condominium The water is off, The property has a Street, Rm B-20, Peoria, IL 61602, or and the foreclosure takes place after unit, the purchaser of the unit at the fence, The property is vacant, in a place otherwise designated at the Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the foreclosure sale, other than a mort- The Judgment amount was time of sale, County of Peoria, State of that on April 8, 2021, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commis- mortgagees will be required to pay gagee shall pay the assessments and $72,065.97. Illinois, sell at public auction to the sion (ICC or Commission) evidence (direct testimony) regarding any assessment and legal fees due the legal fees required by The Condo- Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale highest bidder for cash, as set forth the reconciliation of revenues and costs under the Company's under The Condominium Property minium Property Act, 765 ILCS for "CASH". The successful bidder below, the following described real es- Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). must deposit 10% down by certified tate: Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) Rider with costs incurred in If the property is located in a common IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR funds; balance, by certified funds, A PART OF LOT 4 OF A SUBDIVISION connection with the cost of gas from January 1, 2020 through De- interest community, purchasers other (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. OF PART OF SECTIONS 4 AND 5, cember 31, 2020. The evidence is applicable to Rate Zone I than mortgagees will be required to RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION The subject property is subject to gen- TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST (formerly the AmerenCIPS service territory), Rate Zone II pay any assessment and legal fees FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN eral real estate taxes, special assess- OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERID- (formerly the AmerenCILCO service territory) and Rate Zone III due under the Condominium Property ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- ments or special taxes levied against IAN, MORE PARTICULARLY Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) said real estate, water bills, etc., and is BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOL- (formerly the AmerenIP service territory); and may result in If the sale is set aside for any reason, OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- offered for sale without any represen- LOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE changes in its rates and charges with respect to gas delivery serv- the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti- CLOSURE LAW. tation as to quality or quantity of title NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT ices throughout the Company's gas service territory in Illinois. tled only to a return of the deposit For Information: Visit our website at and without recourse to plaintiff. The 4, RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY The changes in rates and charges will take effect after hearings paid. 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Please refer the purchaser to a Deed to the real es- MEADOWS FOR A DISTANCE OF tificate of Sale, which will entitle the to file# 20-04666IL tate after confirmation of the sale. 434.3 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/. purchaser to a Deed to the real estate PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT The property will NOT be open for in- CORNER OF LOT 102 IN MOUNT All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with after Confirmation of the sale. The COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE spection. Prospective bidders are ad- HAWLEY MEADOWS; THENCE AT A respect thereto either directly from Ameren Illinois or by address- successful purchaser has the sole re- PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED monished to check the court file to RIGHT ANGLE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY sponsibility/expense of evicting any TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AT- verify all information. DIRECTION 75.58 FEET TO THE ing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 tenants or other individuals presently TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND The successful purchaser has the sole PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706. in possession of the subject premises. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED responsibility/expense of evicting any TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTIN- AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY The property will NOT be open for in- FOR THAT PURPOSE. tenants or other individuals presently UING ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED d/b/a Ameren Illinois spection and Plaintiff makes no repre- Plaintiff's attorney is not required to in possession of the subject premises. COURSE, 170 FEET; THENCE AT THE sentation as to the condition of the provide additional information other If this property is a condominium RIGHT MAKING AN ANGLE OF 99 DE- By: Richard J. Mark, President property. Prospective bidders are ad- than that set forth in this notice of unit, the purchaser of the unit at the GREES, 41 MINUTES WITH THE PRE- Published 4/29, 5/6/21 monished to check the Court file to sale. foreclosure sale, other than a mort- VIOUSLY DESCRIBED COURSE FOR verify all information. I3167416 gagee shall pay the assessments and A DISTANCE OF 284 FEET TO A COUNTY OF PEORIA AND STATE OF entry of the order confirming sale, at IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Published 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 the legal fees required by The Condo- POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE ILLINOIS. which time, in the absence of an order (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE • • • minium Property Act, 765 ILCS SOUTHERLY SIDE OF LOT 101 IN COMMON ADDRESS: 8730 N. Pic- directing payment of the surplus, it RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). MOUNT HAWLEY MEADOWS FROM ture Ridge Road, Peoria, Illinois may be automatically forfeited to the FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID 61615 State without further notice. ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- OF ILLINOIS - PEORIA COUNTY (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE LOT 101; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY P.I.N.: 14-04-154-006 If this property is a condominium unit, DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION ALONG THE EXTENSION OF THE The real estate is improved with a the purchaser of the unit at the fore- OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- PLAINTIFF, FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN SOUTHERLY SIDE OF LOT 101 TO single-family residence. closure sale, other than a mortgagee CLOSURE LAW. VS. ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: shall pay the assessments and the For information: Examine the court file MARSHA SKINNER A/K/A MARSHA DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) LOT 101; THENCE NORTHERLY $185,406.12 legal fees required by The Condo- or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis M SKINNER SASSMAN A/K/A MAR- OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID Sale terms: 25% down by certified minium Property Act, 765 ILCS & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North SHA MARIA SKINNER; THOMAS R CLOSURE LAW. LOT 150.05 FEET; AND THENCE funds; the balance, by certified funds, 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, SASSMAN, JR.; ILLINOIS HOUSING For Information: Visit our website at NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE is due within twenty-four (24) hours. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UN- http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF LOT 102 The subject property is subject to real (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE refer to file number 14-20-03825. KNOWN OWNERS AND NON- Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; EX- estate taxes, special assessments or RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION I3167024 RECORD CLAIMANTS, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, CEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT special taxes levied against said real FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 DEFENDANTS. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn PART OF SAID PREMISES WHICH estate and is offered for sale without ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- • • • NO. 20 CH 00150 St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. LINES EASTERLY OF LOT 102 IN any representation as to quality or DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 917 EAST FAIROAKS AVENUE PEO- Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer MOUNT HAWLEY MEADOWS AND quantity of title and without recourse OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RIA, IL 61603 to file# 20-02470IL NORTHERLY OF THE EXTENDED LINE to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The CLOSURE LAW. OF ILLINOIS JUDGE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COL- SEPARATING SAID LOTS 101 AND sale is further subject to confirmation For information: Examine the court PEORIA COUNTY PRESIDING JUDGE LECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE 102 TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID by the court. file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TRACT; ALSO, LOT 101 IN MOUNT Upon payment in full of the amount Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, PLAINTIFF, JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AT- HAWLEY MEADOWS, A SUBDIVI- bid, the purchaser shall receive a Cer- LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL VS. UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND SION OF PARTS OF LOTS 3 AND 4 OF tificate of Sale, which will entitle the 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. LAUREN CAGLE; UNKNOWN CLOSURE ACT ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED THE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SEC- purchaser to a Deed to the real estate Please refer to file number IL 20 8154. OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIM- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR THAT PURPOSE. TIONS 4 AND 5, TOWNSHIP 9 after Confirmation of the sale. The Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois ANTS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOP- that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- Plaintiff's attorney is not required to NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE property will NOT be open for inspec- Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, MENT AUTHORITY, closure and Sale entered by the Court provide additional information other FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; EX- tion and Plaintiff makes no representa- LLC DEFENDANTS. in the above entitled cause on March than that set forth in this notice of CEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH- tions as to the condition of the 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 NO. 19 CH 00383 17, 2021, Sheriff of Peoria County will sale. EASTERLY 30 FEET BY FULL DEPTH property. Prospective bidders are ad- Chicago, Illinois 60606 405 WEST ALBANY AVENUE PEORIA, on 06/09/2021, in ROOM 203 OF THE I3167939 OF LOT 101 AND EXTENDING ALONG monished to check the Court file to Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblum- IL 61604 COURTHOUSE, 324 MAIN STREET, Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 A LINE RUNNING PARALLEL WITH verify all information. berg.com JUDGE PEORIA, IL 61602, at 01:00 PM, sell • • • AND 30 FEET DISTANT FROM THE Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541- PRESIDING JUDGE at public auction and sale to the high- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE LOT LINE DIVIDING LOTS 101 AND amounts of any surplus bid will be 9711 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO est bidder for cash, all and singular, 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 102 IN MOUNT HAWLEY MEADOWS, held by the sheriff until a party obtains JB&A # IL 20 8154 JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE the following described real estate PEORIA COUNTY AS EXTENDED SOUTHEASTERLY; a Court Order for its distribution, or I3167568 UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- mentioned in said Judgment, situated PEORIA, ILLINOIS SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE for 60 days following the date of the Published 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 18 THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com BASEBALL: Beoletto drives in 3 for Farmers Continued from Page 20 Farmington hosted Brimfield- Farmington will next host Prairie- five-inning win. Shissler drove in Elmwood Monday in a Prairieland land rival South Fulton on Friday. two runs, while Binder added a doubleheader. The Farmers dropped ROWVA-Williamsfield PUBLIC NOTICE double for the offense. the opener, 11-4. At press time ROWVA-Williams- FARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL The Indians fell 1-0 to Richwoods Leading Farmington’s offense field has not yet had a game sched- CLEAN UP DAYS last Thursday in non-conference was Jonas Beoletto with three RBI. uled. The Cougars will host West play to open their 2021 campaign. Ethan Evans and Brock Renner WITH THE CONTINUE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS, Prairie-Bushnell Prairie City today. THE DOOR-TO-DOOR COLLECTION IS CANCELLED Shissler threw five frames. Levi each added two hits. With the assistance of Waste Management Moon pitched one. The lone run of In the nightcap, a 12-run first in- Princeville ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS the game was unearned. ning by the visitors and 12 walks Princeville fell 11-0 at Knoxville will be placed at the “We just couldn’t get the big hit,” from FHS pitching led to a 22-5 on Monday in a non-conference MUNICIPAL BUILDING PARKING LOT 322 E. Fort Street B-E Coach Brandon Porter said. loss for the Farmers. contest. Cage DeVries recorded the This project is restricted to any City of Farmington In previewing the season, Porter Farmington began the season with only hit for the Princes. Residential Customers who utilize the service of says, “This should be a fun year. a trip to always-strong Eureka last The team lost 11-1 on Saturday in Waste Management. We’re happy to be back. Coming Saturday for non-conference play. a clash with non-conference rival at MAY 10TH thru May 13th off two straight years of advancing The Farmers were blanked 8-0 in Brimfield-Elmwood. Eli Garner to the state’s Elite Eight, we expect the opener, staying close until giv- drove in the only run, as the Princes Please bring your items and they MUST be placed to compete for a sectional cham- ing up six in the sixth. inside the roll-off containers. pionship again.” A four-run Hornet first inning put got two hits off of B-E pitching. NO items can be left lying on the ground. B-E will host Midwest Central Princeville is home on Friday in REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS the visitors in a hole Farmington CANNOT BE LEFT: today in a non-conference matchup. couldn’t climb out of in the second Lincoln Trail Conference action Tires, Batteries, Liquids, Yard Waste, Hazardous Waste, Farmington game. versus Wethersfield-Annawan. Appliances or Electronics For questions call us FOOTBALL: E-B without 5 two-way starters City of Farmington Continued from Page 20 geographic rival and a victory over Mid-County 0 322 E. Fort St Farmers firing on all cylinders and Class 4A Kewanee helped make up GALVA – Ottawa Marquette Farmington IL 61531 the Trojans without several injured for the COVID-shortened season, Phone 309-245-2011 scored twice in the second quarter to starters, E-B (2-3, 1-1) was no Vallas said. take control in Galva’s Homecoming match in this Prairieland Blue clash. “If we couldn’t have played [vs. game – the last for the community as Farmington (4-0, 2-0) led 52-0 by E-B], we were going to play Dun- part of the Mid-County co-op. halftime before switching to re- lap, who I know would have beat Ottawa Marquette (4-2, 4-2 LTC) serves for the second half. the tar out of us,” Vallas said. “I’m scored first on a 1-yard run by Alex “They are so beat up,” Farmington just glad we played. It is a rivalry. Graham and then tallied another Coach Toby Vallas said. “I’ve had “And getting the Kewanee game touchdown before the half on a 25- teams like that where we were beat in and getting that playoff feel was yard pass from Graham to Logan up, and there’s not much you can do a big deal for the team.” Nelson when your guys aren’t out there for Could this Farmington team have Shane Reynolds added a 2-yard you.” been something special in a regular run for a score in the third quarter Farmington struck early and often, season with playoffs? after an interception. Reynolds also with its longest first-half scoring “This is probably the strongest scored in the fourth quarter. drive taking just three plays. team we’ve had since I’ve been “Finishing 4-2 against this confer- Senior Dridyn Lewis carried two here,” Vallas said. “I’m usually ence is nothing to sneeze at, and we LLC times and scored on a 57-yard run about speed, but this group was got better every single week,” Mar- before yielding to five other running strong and our defense was playing quette Coach Tom Jobst told Shaw backs who scored in the game, in- really well. All 11 of these guys Media. cluding junior Riley Embry, who hit came to hit. Marquette finished with 369 total paydirt twice. “In the end you want to complain yards, while Mid-County had 116. • Residential/Commercial • Custom Built Homes Quarterback Josh McMillin also because I thought we had a pretty “In the second quarter, we just • Renovations/Additions • Roofing/Garages passed for two scores and led Farm- good team that could do something. woke up and realized they were in a • Retaining Walls & Fencing • Decks/Pavilions ington with 72 rushing yards. But a couple months ago, I was tell- game against a team that plays good “With five two-way starters out, ing people there was no way we ball,” Jobst said. “We knew from • Light Excavation & Final Grading playing an excellent Farmers team were going to play. And they got to watching the tape that these guys 309-208-3469 was an uphill battle from the start,” do it. So that’s good.” would hit. They come out, and you E-B Coach Todd Hollis said. McMillin finished with 401 yards saw it clear to the end here tonight. Bob Koelling-Owner “While the score was not pretty, passing and 224 yards rushing on They played hard right to the end. what it doesn’t show is the amazing the season, while Lewis led the That’s what it’s all about, and they [email protected] attitude and camaraderie of this Farmers with 269 rushing yards and sure made us work really hard. Blackhawk-BMC.com team. And that’s a reflection of one 8.6 yards per carry. Kevin Shultz Their backs were quick to the holes General Contractor • Commercial/Residential of the tightest, most positive and in- led the defense with 32 tackles and and strong going through them, and fluential senior classes we’ve had.” Jacob Johnson had 22 stops. they didn’t go down easy.” Ending with a lopsided win over a Ottawa Marquette 30 SCOREBOARD Farmington 59 Passing - EB: Hollis: 0-3-0 3. F: McMillin 4-7-0 47. Prairieland Blue Lincoln Trail Elmwood-Brimfield 0 Receiving - EB: Shissler 1-3. F: An- Overall Conf Overall Conf Elmwood-Brim. 0 0 0 0 - 0 derson 2-12, Rutledge 2-30. W L W L W L W L Annawan-Weth. 5 1 5 1 Farmington 26 26 7 0 - 59 Tackles - F: Shymansky 4.5, Perkins Farmington 4 0 2 0 Princeville 5 1 4 1 Scoring Summary Elmwood-Brim. 2 3 1 1 4, Haggard 3. Mercer County 4 2 4 2 First Quarter Rushville-Industry 3 0 1 0 F - Lewis 57 run (pass failed) Annawan-Wethersfield 42 Ridgewood 4 2 4 2 Havana 1 2 0 1 Ottawa Marquette 4 2 4 2 F - Anderson 8 pass from McMillin Princeville 22 West Prairie 0 4 0 2 Stark County 1 5 1 5 (Oldfield kick) Princeville 7 7 8 0 - 22 Last Week Mid-County 0 4 0 4 F - Evans 14 run (pass failed) A-W 14 16 0 12 - 42 Farmington 59, Elmwood-Brimfield 0 Monmouth United 0 5 0 5 F - Embry 37 run (Perkins kick) Scoring Summary Illini West at Rushville-Industry, 7 Last Week Second Quarter First Quarter pm Annawan-Weth 42, Princeville 22 F - Rutledge 9 pass from McMillin AW - Gripp 80 pass from Quagliano Knoxville at West Prairie, 7 pm Ottawa Marq. 30, Mid-County 0 (pass failed) (Quagliano run) A-Town at Havana, ppd Mercer County 50, Stark County 8 F - Johnson 16 run (pass failed) AW - Miller pass from Quagliano Ridgewood 54, United 30 F - Embry 16 run (Gronewold kick) (conversion failed) F - Renken 1 run (DeVries kick) P - Hoerr 14 pass from Streitmatter Rushes-Yds 45-173 17-93 Rice 5. AW: Miller 9.5, Lambert 6.5. Third Quarter (Ahten kick) Yds per carry 3.8 5.5 Ottawa Marquette 30 F - Morse 9 run (Gronewold kick) Second Quarter Comp-Att-Int 12-24-0 13-22-0 Team Statistics AW - Troxell 27 pass from Quagliano Passing yds 184 321 Mid-County 0 EB F (Gripp run) Fumbles lost 2 1 Ottawa Marq. 0 14 8 8 - 30 Rushes-Yds 25-78 44-294 P - Boland 2 run (Ahten kick) Individual Statistics Mid-County 0 0 0 0 - 0 Yds per carry 3.1 6.7 AW - Troxell 34 pass from Quagliano Rushing - P: Boland 31-205, Rice 6- Second Quarter Comp-Att-Int 1-3-0 4-8-0 (Dickerson run) 18, Streitmatter 6-(-33), Hoerr 1-1, Passing yds 3 42 Third Quarter Kratzer 1-(-18). AW: Quagliano 4-30, OM - Graham 1 run (conversion Individual Statistics P - Boland 4 run (Boland run) Dickerson 10-23, Gripp 3-40. failed) Rushing - EB: McCormick 9-24, Fourth Quarter Passing - P: Streitmatter 12-22-0 OM - Nelson 25 pass from Graham Rohman 6-23, Shissler 1-(-5), Hollis AW - Quagliano 13 run (conversion 179. AW: Quagliano 13-22-0 320. (Durdan run) 1-7, York 3-19, Durst 2-4, Newman failed) Receiving - P: Hoerr 5-92, Kratzer Third Quarter 1-2, Elwell 2-4 . F: Lewis 2-62, AW - Miller 37 pass from Quagliano 2-13, Stahl 2-14, Boland 1-(-1), Con- OM - Reynolds 2 run (Reynolds run) McMillin 6-72, Embry 2-53, Evans 1- (conversion failed) rad 1-17, Smith 1-49. AW: Miller 4- 14, Johnson 5-68, Hood 6-55, Team Statistics 123, Troxell 4-80, Gripp 2-80, Kelley Fourth Quarter Renken 4-17, Runyan 2-4, Morse 2- P AW 1-17, Nelson 2-20. OM - Reynolds 3 run (Battestelli run) 24. First downs 18 7 Tackles: P: Feucht 8, DeGroot 6, We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 29, 2021 Page 19 Kreiter to coach Brimfield hoops By Weekly Post Staff Reports man to guide our young a unanimous first-team all- The Brimfield School athletes,” Principal Billy conference selection for Board has approved the Robison wrote in his report the Prairieland Conference hiring of Kevin Kreiter as to the board. “As we tran- North Division. Also boys basketball coach. sition the leadership of the picked for first-team Kreiter was an assistant program to Coach Kevin honors were Annie Her- to Scott Carlson, who an- Kreiter, we are confident man of Elmwood, Ella nounced his retirement that the program will not Lune of Brimfield and from teaching and coach- miss a beat.” Emma Vallas of Farming- ing after this season. • All-staters – Brimfield ton. Jake Lowery, who was girls basketball players Second-teamers were hired to take Carlson’s Haley Wallace and Ella Taylor Chastain of Brim- teaching job, will be Lune were both named to field and Sydney Barton of Kreiter’s assistant. the IBCA All-State team. Farmington. Honorable “We are incredibly Wallace was a second- mention picks were Car- thankful to Coach Scott team pick by the Associ- leigh Comerford and Hana Carlson for his 24 years as ated Press, which gave Burkitt of Brimfield and head basketball coach. We Lune honorable mention Amelia Baldoni of Elm- couldn’t have asked for a • All-conference – Alexia wood. Farmington was the better teacher, mentor and Herman of Elmwood was sportsmanship winner. V-BALL: Elmwood wins last two Continued from Page 20 ROWVA and Williamsfield will combine Elle Schupbach with 166 kills and Julianne forces next year and will look to capitalize Kielion with 324 assists. on their past seasons’ successes together. “Both players have been very good team Kat Hunt put up 9 kills and 3 blocks, leaders throughout the season,” Ouart said. Chloee Secrist had 12 assists and Liv Elmwood Farquer and Angelina Adame had 6 digs The Lady Trojans (8-6) ended with a win apiece for Williamsfield. over Peoria Christian last week, 20-25, 25- The Lady Bombers beat Peoria Manual 17, 25-13. Annie Herman led with 9 kills 25-12 and 25-7 on April 21. Molly Warner with Etta Wagner close behind with 8 kills led with six kills, Lindsey Williams had and 3 blocks, while Emilia Baldoni put up three aces and Secrist whad four assists. 3 aces and 7 digs and Alexia Herman had “It was nice to finish out the season 20 assists. being in the upper tier of the Lincoln Trail Elmwood also defeated Galva on April Conference,” Trotter said. 21, 25-20, 25-3. Annie Herman had 7 kills, Brimfield Liv Meyers had 2 blocks and Alexia Her- The Lady Indians ended the season with man had 10 assists. a close loss on April 21 to Farmington, 25- Williamsfield 14, 21-25, and 21-25. Taylor Chastain had The Lady Bombers concluded their sea- 6 aces, Hannah Burkitt had 19 assists and son against ROWVA last Thursday, win- 14 digs and Jenna Doering had 7 kills. ning 25-15, 25-21. Farmington “Anytime we play ROWVA it gets com- Farmington ended with the win over petitive,” Coach Jaime Trotter said. Brimfield.

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Hot news tip? Text Your Scores To Want to advertise? (309) 231-6040 or email Call (309) 741-9790 [email protected] Weekly PostThursday, April 29, 2021 Sports BALL SEASON BEGINS AT LAST! Baseball Softball Brimfield-Elmwood tops Farmington Wallace leads Brimfield-Elmwood By PHIL JOHNSON Baysingar, Levi Moon By JEFF LAMPE ing more,” Coach Kurt For The Weekly Post and Charlie Shissler For The Weekly Post Juerjens said. Baseball is back. After combined for the win. The fact that Brimfield- What that will mean re- the lost season of 2020, The second game of Elmwood softball is off mains to be seen in a soft- players are more than the day was over early, to another unbeaten start ball season scheduled to ready to hit, pitch, field, as B-E collected 12 runs should not come as much go the distance, with state run and much more. in the first, leading to a of a surprise to regular finals June 16 at the Brimfield-Elmwood 22-5 win. Marty Gensler yellowball observers, Louisville Slugger com- Brimfield-Elmwood homered with three RBI even after taking last sea- plex in Peoria. Based on her start, Wal- traveled south to Farm- and Mason Kieser was son off for COVID-19. lace will still swing a ington Monday for a among the big hitters The fact that B-E is un- mean bat out of her lea- Prairieland Conference with a double. beaten without Haley doff spot and anchor the doubleheader. The In- Wallace pitching is Gensler and Charlie defense at shortstop. She dians came from behind another matter. A senior Wake pitched to the win. has scored 12 runs and is who has signed to play with an eight-run frame B-E downed non-con- batting .714 through four in their last at-bat to win ference neighbor and softball at Loyola of Chi- games with a 1.286 slug- the opener 11-4. rival Princeville 11-1 cago, Wallace will not be ging percentage. The hit parade in- last Saturday. Bryant on the mound this year “That’s what you ex- cluded Frank Kelch with fanned seven hitters in after enduring elbow pect from Haley. She’s pains last summer. four RBI, Drew Bryant’s three innings. Caleb Brimfield-Elmwood senior Haley Wallace scored three times and stole pretty special,” Juerjens three hits and a four- Tyree pitched two for a two bases in Monday’s 9-0 home victory over Farmington. En route to a “She had some elbow said. “She hits the ball bagger by Kyle Binder. combined no hitter in the 4-0 start, Wallace is hitting .714 in her leadoff spot with 12 runs scored issues last summer and I with power at times, as a The pitching of Austin Continued on Page 18 and 5 RBIs. Photo by Collin Fairfield. think she is afraid of hav- Continued on Page 16 Princes fall to A-W Princeville Farmington routs Elmwood-Brimfield, 59-0 By JEFF LAMPE scrimmage. But after A-W got volleyball For The Weekly Post up 14-0 in the first on another ANNAWAN – Coltin Quagli- Quagliano TD pass, Princeville ano saw his first varsity action began what would be a pattern ends perfect as a quarterback for Annawan- of battling back. Wethersfield in a game vs. Hunter Boland began finding By VICTOR LAMPE Princeville four years ago. He holes, as he has all season de- For The Weekly Post also saw his final action vs. the spite playing with what this What could have been for this Pric- Princes last Friday. week proved to be a broken neville girls volleyball team we’ll You can’t blame folks in right hand. Sam Streitmatter never know. What is sure is that the Princeville for being glad capped the drive with a pass to Lady Princes finished an undefeated they’ll never face Quagliano on Denver Hoerr for a score to season with a 25-17, 25-20 win over Monmouth Roseville last week. the football field again. Not make it 14-7. “We had a lot of intensity and it was after the senior’s performance Princeville replied after great to get a quality win against a in the finale of this COVID- another quick A-W score to good team,” Coach Charissa Ouart shortened season. make it 22-14 on a Boland 2- said. Quagliano passed for five yard run. A-W scored again Princeville was led by Julianne Kie- touchdowns and 321 yards and and then, in a key sequence, Farmington junior Riley Embry carried twice last Friday in a 59-0 win over Elmwood- lion with 24 assists, Elle Schupbach ran for another score as A-W Princeville was stopped at the Brimfield and scored both times. Here he gets an escort from Chris Haggard (No. 52). with 15 digs and 1 ace and Amber Photo by Dave Giagnoni. (4-1, 4-1 Lincoln Trail) used a 1-yard line just before halftime. Brawley with 1 block. big-play offense to claim its “That was probably the turn- “It’s kind of an empty feel- one of the best I’ve ever had,” Ouart said that was one of several third straight LTC title. ing point of the game,” A-W ing. Normally we’d come back he said. proud moments in a season that saw “The kid is a stud. He’s an Coach Logan Willits said. and have a rough week of prac- Proof of that came in Bo- Princeville win the Lincoln Trail Con- all-state quarterback, there’s no The stop loomed larger when tice and get things straightened land’s 1,023 yards and 15 TDs ference for the second time in a row. doubt,” Princeville Coach Jon Boland scored early in the third out and play in the playoffs and in six games, Streitmatter’s 917 But Ouart was most pleased with how Carruthers said. “They never to make the tally 30-22. From maybe meet up with them passing yards – including 579 well her team worked together. drove the ball on us. It was just there, A-W got a rushing score again to see how much we’ve to Hoerr, who averaged 20.7 “I could put girls in any position and big play after big play.” from Quagliano and a final TD improved,” Carruthers said. yards per catch. they would help each other out,” she Among Quagliano’s scoring pass. For his career, Quagliano “We don’t get to do that.” Farmington 59 said, “It was a good group of girls in- passes were tosses of 80, 37, 34 passed for 6,435 yards and 74 But Carruthers praised his Elmwood-Brimfield 0 side and outside of volleyball.” and 27 yards. The 80-yarder TDs and ran for 1,622 yards team, which included 12 sen- FARMINGTON – With the Leaders for Princeville (16-0) were came on the fourth play from and 24 scores. iors. “Our offensive line was Continued on Page 18 Continued on Page 19

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