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The book and film “Boys in the Boat” has brought worldwide attention to 1936 gold medal-winning crew from the University of Washington. A vintage custom powerboat that was key to that team’s success – and that once almost went to the dump – has been restored and will be on display this weekend at the 2024 Seattle Boat Show.

Phil Erickson, who taught and coached hundreds of students during a 43-year career at Lombard Junior High School, died Nov. 7 in Galesburg. He was 83.