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By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Many women know they should receive a pap test on a regular basis, but few realize that the small, quick exam could possibly save their life.

Pap tests are the No. 1 test for cervical cancer, which is caused by a virus called HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, many healthcare providers are reminding women about the prevention of this cancer, which has been deemed one of the easiest gynecologic cancers to prevent.

According to the American Cancer Society, HPV is what causes cervix cells to change into pre-cancer cells. HPV is spread through sexual intercourse and consists of an infection that usually doesn’t last long because the body is able to fight it. A pap test

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The sub-zero wind chill temperatures blowing throughout the weekend made area residents bundle up and struggle to stay warm. The mercury is supposed to rise a bit this week and bring a chance of snow Tuesday evening. Hang in there ... we’re only two weeks away from the official middle of winter.

The peaks throughout the valley Valley Market closing its door after three-plus decades of feeding Tiskilwa

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — A stranger walks into town, having traveled from the city streets. His quick tongue and sharp shoulders are of little use to him in this new location. In this town, people wear a smile as they pass him by, looking into his eyes to find the joy in his affairs. They go out of their way to stop into his

shop and shoot the breeze.

They say, there is no such thing as a stranger, my friend, so please do come in and make yourself cozy.

You are welcome here.

Ali Imtairah was talking to some companions in the early ‘80s, and they told him of a small groBCR photo/Eric Engel cery store sitting on Main Street in Tiskilwa that was The Valley Market, a staple of Tiskilwa’s Main Street for over three decades, will soon be closing, but owner Ali for sale.

Imtairah said a few prospects have plans to possibly

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cannot tell whether or not a patient has HPV, but it will catch the changes in cervix cells.

Women who receive pap tests on a regular basis are least likely to get cervical cancer. Women more likely are those who have HPV and it doesn’t go away; have HIV or AIDS or who smoke.

Many may be following the story of country singer Joey Feek from the country duo Joey and Rory, who announced her diagnosis of cervical cancer in 2014.

Feek recently stopped treatment for Stage 4 cervical cancer due to doctors telling her there was nothing more that could be done to beat the cancer.

Laurie Geuther, director of nursing at the Bureau/ Putnam/Marshall County Health Departments, is one of several who keeps up with Feek’s story and the Joey and Rory Facebook page.

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Sauk students coping without MAP grant

By Christopher Heimerman news@bcrnews.com

DIXON – Without her Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, Sauk Valley Community College nursing student Annette Cady is being very judicious about the number of No. 2 pencils she buys.

The 20-year-old Dixonite has left no stone unturned since she found out the college would not be picking up the state’s tab this semester.

Classes resumed Monday.

She received $212 last semester, which she used for transportation, books and required materials for classes.

But for the sake of her mental health, she also was able to occasionally go out

for a meal with friends. She had to put the kibosh on that practice.

“I miss it quite a bit because going out with friends for social interaction and special occasions is important,” she said.

She also hunts for bargains on school supplies.

“Instead of buying a case of pencils, I’ll just buy a few and make them last,” she said. “It’s mainly about tightening the belt. Basically, I just don’t spend as much in other areas where I would normally.”

Where did the money go?

The maximum MAP grant a Sauk student can receive, based on tuition cost and income, is $912.

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A Mile In My Shoes All hands on deck

Princeton native floats the Illinois River and fuels the land atop a ship of iron

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: The following story is one in an ongoing series about area residents and the jobs they perform.

PRINCETON — A sailor never takes his eyes off the sea. He never leaves the seams uneven, nor retreats from the raging waves. He never shows his mates the stranded plank. A sailor drifts within the rivets of the earth, learning of life as the heavens weep, earning the only treasure he’s allowed to keep. He exists to assemble the bridge between the living, that islands lose track of the oceanic divide.

Phil Sims has been a deck hand on the Illinois River since 2003. The mother of his wife, Abigail, was dating a fellow who kept the barge headed in the right direction, and asked Sims if he had any sea legs hanging off his frame. As it turns out, they were connected directly to his heart.

“I love my job,” Sims said, mentioning a learning curve the size of Moby Dick confronted him at first, but he sunk into his craft like a stone in the ocean right around his third year aboard the barge. “I’m still learning because every day is a new day, but I love knowing I’m good at something and can get it done.”

Sims’ work schedule is two weeks on, one week off. He floats from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first week; 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the second week; and into the freedom of his own interests the third. A

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Life on a barge brings about a plethora of moments to reflect on life, the river and all that goes along with this unique job.

Phil Sims has been a deck hand on the river since 2003.

20-minute drive from his residence in Princeton gets him to the river, and he arrives like an auto enthusiast popping the hood on a cherry set of wheels.

“I circle the entire boat and make sure all the oil levels are right, swap the generators over and make sure nothing is leaking real bad from the other crew,” Sims said, mentioning a broken face wire that isn’t mended before they leave the dock saves as much time as a busted stopwatch. “It’s a 12-hour shift, and you want it nice and smooth all 12 hours.”

Sims said when you first fly the metal zeppelin on the currents of liquid wind, it’s a little scary, but like riding a bike or baking a cake, you come to understand the necessary ingredients for success.

You cannot be a responsible deck hand if your footsteps are crippled by fear of what might go wrong.

“If you’re afraid to step across a 2-foot gap from barge to barge, you’re going to fall,” Sims said.

“Just like jumping off a bridge; you don’t hesitate to step — you just do it.”

As does the man into

The view aboard the barge on the river affords Phil Sims different colors of a paintbrush man has yet to hold in the water, the land and the sky above. his task, the barge glides down the river through freezing snow or scorching summer. Elevators load the barge containers with agriculture like beans and

corn, or industrial substances like ethanol fuel or coal. Sims said he has traveled to Spring Valley, Lacon and even Peoria, but his days are usually a giant

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Prevention From Page 1 Feek, a wife and mother of three, has been open about her experience with the cancer. While her story is heartbreaking, it stands as a good reminder for women of all ages to take the necessary steps in preventing the cancer.

Geuther is promoting the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) during this awareness month. The program, which is offered through the state of Illinois, gives women who are uninsured an opportunity to get free screenings and treatment.

Through IBCCP, all uninsured women living in Illinois between the ages of 40 and 64 can receive free breast cancer screenings, and uninsured women living in Illinois between the ages of 35 and 64 can receive free cervical cancer screenings. Younger women with symptoms also may qualify.

If detected early, cervical cancer can be treated.

Since there are often times no symptoms, women are urged more than ever today to get screened on a regular basis.

Geuther said even if patients have already been diagnosed with cancer, they may receive free or low-cost treatment through IBCCP. Those who are interested in finding out further details about IBCCP may call the Illinois Women’s Heath-Line at 888-5221282.

To set-up an appointment at your local health department office, call Bureau County Health Department at 815-8725091 or Putnam County Health Department at 815925-7326.

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The monthly pancake breakfast was another success Sunday, Jan. 17, at the LaMoille Lions Club. The activity offers event-goers a delicious pancake breakfast with all the trimmings and an opportunity for fun, friendship and camaraderie.

Deck From Page 1 “You stay out on the head of the boat on a nice, sunny day, watching all the birds and eagles and water flowing,” said Sims, who enjoys dropping a line in the water or grilling some steaks during down time. “It’s very peaceful.”

Riding atop the giant mechanical whale certainly has its perks, and can give open eyes and ears many a grassroot companion painted by nature’s symmetry, but Sims advised the passerby to leave all assumptions about casual function on the dock before they step aboard. Without fail, being a deck hand can be a treacherous job for lethargic limbs.

Sims travels open waters on a 300-ton iron tank lined with steel ropes

born of tension. They carve through blocks of ice in subzero temperatures and must engage the untamed elements of nature’s lawless rage. If a man hits his head or slips and falls from the boat, it is likely he will be crushed flat as paper or sucked under the barge. Sims said he has seen mates with missing feet or broken vertebrae, because when a failing metal wire the size of an aluminum can snaps like a bear trap, it does not ask flesh and blood for forgiveness.

“One time a wire broke and shot a steel hook the size of a human hand at me that hit me right in the leg,” Sims said, stating two barges bumped together, causing the wire to tighten beyond capacity, and the hook was traveling at 80 to 100 miles per hour when it contacted his leg. “It freaked me out because I was getting

ready to bend down, so it could have hit me in the head instead. It was a really bad bruise, but it could have been worse.”

Sims said there are many moments that could turn hazardous on the barge because you’re trying to bind a behemoth, but you can’t be afraid of the little things. The deck hands must withstand negative 20 degree gusts of wind instead of returning to the warmth of their room while waiting for each other. They must stay hydrated and warm, work in unison, pay attention to every detail, and speak the same language no matter the occasion.

“When I get new guys I teach them communication is the No. 1 thing, and you gotta stay alert,” Sims stated, noting even if a fellow water walker comfortably approaches, he keeps his eyes plant-

Sheriff announces applications are available PRINCETON — The Bureau County Sheriff’s Merit Commission will accept applications for deputy sheriff during the month of January.

Interested individuals must meet all Illinois statutory requirements, the requirements of the

Bureau County Sheriff’s Merit Commission and the requirements of the sheriff of Bureau County.

Applications are available at the Bureau County Jail, 22 Park Ave. West, Princeton, and on the Bureau County Sheriff’s website, www.bureau-

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All applications must be delivered to Bureau County Sheriff James Reed at 22 Park Ave. West, Princeton, or 700 S. Main St., Room 208, Princeton, prior to or postmarked by Jan. 31, 2016.

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ed on safety, as their movements are not on a fixed floor. “We don’t shut down. Even if it’s a monsoon that won’t let up, I say let’s do it — 10 minutes, and we’ll get the work done, no big deal.”

Thankfully accidents don’t happen very often, Sims noted, as the Coast Guard has a strict regiment concerning the validity and awareness of a barge pilot. Every month a company man comes and reiterates the only approach available through safety meetings, fire drills and man overboard drills. The danger in the profession cannot be entirely eliminated due to the nature of the beast, but like any good captain would, Sims proactively establishes safe quarters for himself and everyone under his watch.

“I love the hard work, and I get motivated for it,” he said, adding his

company provides for the world on the fluent superhighway of water.

“When you’re good at something you get a passion for it.”

Sims is a man who laughs often as he can and cares for his surroundings and the people within them like a fish cares for the riverbed. He accepts the responsibility for his professional peers with unwavering resolve, and he acknowledges the open-aired donations of natural beauty with a smile on his face.

“This decade has been great, and I’m looking forward to another decade the same way.”

To promote a professional for “A Mile in My Shoes”, contact Bureau County Republican Staff Writer Eric Engel at eengel@bcrnews.com or 815875-4461, ext. 6334.

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Being from Chicago, he was unfamiliar with the “Gem of the Valley,” as the town is known by those who love it, but sometimes the greatest move you can make is the one most intimidating. In October 1982, Imtairah decided to take a chance and open the Valley Market, looking for those who would take the time of day to glance his way.

“I guess luck brought us into town,” Imtairah said, noting the fact his business was already a grocery store allowed him to keep the same distributors, which made for a pretty easy transition. “It was a lot better back when I first started, as representatives from distributors always offered you all kinds of deals. Nowadays you don’t see anybody because they only do it for the big stores.”

Imtairah said he really enjoyed the initial stages of his business, and adapted to the small town lifestyle quickly. He joined a lot of clubs in the community and found warmth from most every country traveler he met.

Of the many individuals he employed as a cashier, grocery bagger or shelf stocker at the Valley Market, he said one saint wearing a name tag below her smile helped him develop his people skills in a place that required them.

“Through the years you learned what products people wanted and catered to what they needed,” Imtairah said, stating the only way to survive as a businessman is to learn how to ride the ever-changing wave of people, prices and products. “Back then everyone would deliver to you, and you could just get on the phone if you needed something.

Now you can’t do that.”

Changes in the 21st Century market have been hard on family stores like the Valley Market. Small communities like Tiskilwa don’t produce enough commerce to keep their Main Street businesses booming. The same loyalties are not felt by the younger generation that were ingrained in their parents and grandparents, and everyone can now go to super centers and fill their kitchen cabinets, let alone their living room, bedroom and garage.

Imtairah and his wife, Hanan, have decid-

The grant funds are for tuition only, and Pell grants often pick up where they leave off.

In May, the Legislature approved a budget with $397 million for MAP grants, but Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed it at the beginning of the ongoing budget stalemate.

Sauk picked up the tab in the fall for 468 eligible students, to the tune of about $60,000, said Melissa Dye, dean of business services.

Until the budget passes, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission has nothing to distribute.

The Sauk Board of Trustees elected to cover MAP grants in the fall because students didn’t know they might not receive it.

Trustees discussed picking up the tab again this spring, but had to draw the line somewhere.

“The fact that we’re being shorted about $2.5 million from the state this year is significant, and we need to be extremely thoughtful on what we can pick up and what we can’t,” said David Hellmich, the college’s first-year president. “The more we absorb, the more that could translate into tuition next year.”

The good news?

“I haven’t heard of any students not being able to attend because of the MAP situation,” Dye said.

The bad news? Financial Aid has been swamped since classes resumed, so the department couldn’t give actually confirm that.

Statewide, about 130,000 students rely on MAP funding.

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Valley Market owners Ali Imtairah (left) and his wife, Hanan, are moving on to the next chapter in their lives after providing for Tiskilwa residents and gaining wonderful friendships over the last three-plus decades. ed to close shop on the Valley Market after 33 years serving the community. Imtairah said he would have enjoyed a few more years before riding into the sunset, but medical issues developed in the last three years which mandated surgery, and he’s never been one to slack on the requirements of his enterprise.

“Business has declined since my health problems began, and I just couldn’t keep up with all physical work,” Imtairah said, noting there are a few individuals he’s been speaking to who seem interested in purchasing the grocery store, but he emphasized the need for community members to promote such a move by transacting with any new market that arrives. “The community, beginning with its leaders, should support this store if they want it to stay open.”

Hanan Imtairah said it’s been a really nice run for her family at the Valley Market, and she and Ali raised their children the right way by resembling the kind-hearted nature of the people of Tiskilwa.

“It’s been a personal experience interact-

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ing with such good people, and you don’t find that anywhere except in a small town,” Hanan said, adding it’s easy to come to work when you’re surrounded by respectable company. “This is your life, and it matters how you live it.”

Although building up the Valley Market was tough sledding at first, as is the case for any person patiently planting their roots, Hanan said it’s bittersweet to see it go, because “There’s no struggle here.” Trust and loyalty become notions a person relies on after spending a few moments around them, and the Imtairah’s have no plans for the future, but rather go where life takes them.

“This good interaction has made for a better life, and the business paid for my kid’s education,” said Imtairah, who now believes wholeheartedly in the manners and open hands of a town such as Tiskilwa.

“I really enjoyed living in this town, so I’m sad to see it go, but I hope someone buys it and keeps it open for the community,” he said.

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Evelyn Driessens TAMPICO — Evelyn J. Driessens, 68, of Tampico died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at her home.

Evelyn was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Sterling, the daughter of Wilbur and Mary (Cisketti) Kober She was united in marriage to Norman “Skip” Konneck. She married Dennis Driessens on Feb. 24, 1978, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2015.

She and Dennis owned and operated the 5th Quarter in Tampico for nine years. Evelyn enjoyed riding the Harley and was a member of A.B.A.T.E. She is survived by one son, Scott (Dana) Konneck of Sheffield; one stepson, Kevin (Trinda) Driessens of Sterling; one stepdaughter, ReAnn Holbrock of Colona; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janis (Gene) Little of Rockford, Linda (Joe) Bright of Sterling and Debbie (Larry) Richmond of Manchester, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and two sisters, Karen and Marsha.

Cremation rites were accorded. Private services will be conducted at a later date.

A memorial has been established in her memory and may be directed to P.O. Box 201, Tampico, IL 61283.

The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

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PRINCETON — James A. Doyle, 70, of Princeton, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at home in Princeton.

Born June 24, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Edward and Helen (Cain) Doyle, he married Linda C. Stowe June 9, 1967, in Putnam. She died Feb. 15, 1998.

He was employed by BF Goodrich in Henry as a dryer operator for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are one daughter, Melissa Ann James Lamb of Princeton; two sons, Todd Lee Doyle Doyle of California and Wade A. Doyle of Princeton; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Doyle, Michael Doyle, Michelle Lynn Lamb, Douglas Drosten, April Marie Lamb, Anthony Michael Lamb and Cherokee D. Williams; one great-grandson, Oliver James Sleightom; and one brother, Manlius “Butch” Doyle of Iowa.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Christy Lynn Doyle.

Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be at a later date. Burial will be in the Henry Cemetery in Henry.

Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

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PRINCETON — Adeleine “Addy” Wiemken, 99, of Princeton died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Manor Court of Princeton.

The former Adeleine Marie Seaholm was born March 19, 1916, in Andover, Ill., the daughter of Arnold and Esther (Brodd) Seaholm. She married John L. Wiemken July 24, 1940, in Boston, Mass. He died Feb. 2, 1982.

Addy was an active member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Scales Mound Adeleine and Women of the ELCA, and enjoyed quiltWiemken ing, traveling and golfing.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Paula and Robert Young of East Moline, and Kathryn and George Johnson of Princeton; a son, Karl Wiemken of San Blas, Mexico; 10 grandchildren, Suzanne and Jeff Belcher, Barbara and John Vogt, Tanya and Brian Huston, Jonathan Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Josi Wiemken and Leksa Pravdic; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Reuel Seaholm of Rockwall, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband and three sisters, June Sandberg, Marian Zeise and Francis in infancy.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Andover followed by graveside interment at the Andover Township Cemetery.

Cremation will take place prior to services at the Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of the Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or one’s favorite charity.

LADD — LeRoy C. Padgett, 86, of Ladd died at 4 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in his home after a brief illness.

He was born April 12, 1929, in Cherry to James and Marie (Nickel) Padgett. He married Minnie Bellino April 25, 1953, in St. Benedict’s Church in Ladd.

LeRoy retired from Phillips-Joanna plastic plant. He was a member of St. Benedict’s Church, Ladd Moose Lodge and Ladd American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from February LeRoy Padgett 1951 to February 1953, where he retained the rank of corporal.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie of Ladd; two daughters, Lee Ann Joyce of Ladd and Kristine (Steve) Davito of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; one son, James (Kathryn) Padgett of Spring Valley; six grandchildren Daniel Joyce, Stephanie and Peter Davito, and Anthony, Kaitlyn and Rachel Padgett; and one sister, Darlene Stuckert of Spring Valley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Holy Trinity Church, Cherry, with the Rev. Patrick Fixsen officiating. Burial will be in Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley with full military honors by Harold E. Russell Post 938 Ladd American Legion.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd. Additional visitation will in the church on Thursday from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family of LeRoy C. Padgett.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Joyce, Anthony Padgett, Peter Davito, David Bernabei, Mike Stuckert and Dean Soldati.

OGLESBY — 4-H International Night in Illinois ValOnline condolences may be viewed and remembrances ley Community College’s gym on March 10 will feature shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com. intercultural displays of several countries, children’s activities, prizes and samples of international foods and desserts.

“Visitors will travel the world without leaving the TAMPICO — Emma Kropf, 100, died Monday, Jan. 18, Illinois Valley,” said co-coordinator Sara Escatel, IVCC 2016, at her home in rural Tampico. director of adult education.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral This free, public event, which will run from 6 to 8 p.m., Home in Tampico. is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,

TISKILWA — Rowland P. “Skip” Munn, 76, of Tiskilwa passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

He served in the U.S Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a past commander and honor guard member of American Legion Post 125 in Princeton.

Surviving are his wife, Judith Ann (nee Hall); three children, Kimberly (Jimmy) Stewart, Scott R. (Helen) Munn and Heather L. Munn; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred (Mary) McGunnigal; one sister, Joellen (Tom) Gianfrisco; and three nieces and one nephews.

He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Julia and LeRoy Munn, and his birth mother, Dorothy McGunnigal.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Christ Community Church in Princeton with the Rev. Gary Sinclair officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Hines VA Fisher House, 5000 S. Fifth Ave., Hines, IL 60141.

Arrangements were entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Westmont.

Mary Baracani SPRING VALLEY — Mary Baracani, 77, of 413 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, died at 11:23 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Prayers will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Greenwood Street location) in Spring Valley with the Rev. Robert Spilman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the funeral home.

Kathleen Sward PRINCETON — Kathleen Mae Sward, 62, of Princeton died at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 17, 1953, in Princeton to Kenneth L. and Dorothy (Robinette) Sward.

Surviving are one daughter, Lindsay (Brandon Sierens) Philhower of Tiskilwa; one brother, Kevin (Laura) Sward of Dixon; five grandchildren, Bennett Sierens, Chrissy Sierens, Josie Sierens, Libby Sierens and Caralynne Sierens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She graduated from Princeton High School in 1971 and from Rockford Memorial School of Nursing in 1974. She worked as a registered nurse for many years.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family memorial service will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Friends of Strays in Princeton.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

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IVCC, Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership and Lincoln College-Normal. It features 4-H teams from LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties presenting displays on specific countries.

Guests will qualify to win raffle prizes by having their “passport” stamped at each country’s booth.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk Brrrrrr ... That simple word pretty much sums up the past few days in and around Bureau County. With the wind pushing the feels-like temperature to minus 20-plus degrees, I think it’s safe to say it’s dangerously cold outside. Just a walk to my mailbox a few hundred feet from my home caused my bare hands and face to tingle.

While Mother Nature and Old Man Winter are quite a team in the Midwest at this time of the year — it’s clearly no secret the brutal weather of which they are capable — I hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to check on older, homebound or health-compromised neighbors, family and friends at this time of the year.

Terri Simon I know I must sound like a broken record when it comes to that, but anybody who doesn’t fare well during these brutal temperatures can find it very difficult to perform the day-to-day tasks we all take for granted. Just a telephone call or better — a short visit — can help these folks get through Mother Nature’s winter fury without incident. Maybe they need a prescription filled, or a simple loaf of bread or some milk from the grocery. Maybe they ran out of stamps or could use a couple of cans of soup (homemade would even be better). Your kindness could really come in handy at this time of the year. And who knows, maybe you’ll realize how much you enjoy helping another ... that’s how newly-found friends are discovered.

And then there are those animals who live outside ...

I can’t tell you how worried I am about those pennedup dogs who live outside 24/7/365. I’m not sure if everyone realizes they are subject to frostbite and hypothermia too — just like their two-legged friends.

While I know some people don’t like to bring their animals inside, it’s the right thing to do at this time of the year. If the tables were turned, you sure wouldn’t want the person you depend on to leave you outside in the cold. Your pets are part of your family, so we need to treat them kindly.

••• A week or so ago, Church Women United (CWU) delivered more than $124,000 to 28 local schools and organizations. The money came from proceeds from The Closet, the organization’s second-hand shop on North Main Street. Wow! That’s a ton of money, which will ultimately benefit many, many people, both directly and indirectly. From 2002 to 2012, CWU has donated more than $1 million back to our communities and the people who live here, and they’re diligently working on their second million.

Throughout the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with several members of the CWU and The Closet, and I’m always impressed with the number of volunteers who hold this effort near and dear to their hearts.

On behalf of the Bureau County Republican, it is my pleasure to applaud your efforts. You are truly serving many people in many ways, and your generosity, hard work and volunteerism should not go unnoticed.

••• Just a reminder: We’re all pretty good to remember our local food pantries during the holidays, but don’t forget hunger knows no season. If you’re able, your local food pantry will appreciate any and all donations — monetary donations as well.

••• Another round of applause to the Princeton Peace and Roundtable organization who held its third annual Princeton observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, yesterday, Monday, Jan. 18, at Open Prairie UCC in Princeton. The event had opportunities for all ages, and I, for one, am impressed with their willingness to hold this event to honor not just Martin Luther King Jr., but also his ideals of equality. Thank you.

••• Do you have an upcoming event you’d like us to let other readers know about? Email it to news@bcrnews. com. Make sure you include a telephone number in case we have any questions.

••• Winter affords us the opportunity to spend some time at home — not just with family and friends but also ourselves. We all need some alone time to regroup, relax and breathe. Try to carve out some of that time for yourself. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

On the street

Did you watch President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address. If so, what were your feelings on it? If not, why not?

“I did not watch the State of the Union address this year. I don’t believe a word that comes out of the president’s mouth.”

Gary Hanna, Princeton

“No, I didn’t watch the State of the Union address.

I have lost all faith that he knows what is good for America.”

Jodi Hartman, Princeton

“I feel that President Obama made some good points in the State of the Union, but the point he made that I think was needed is to take a stand against terrorists like ISIS and al-Qaeda.”

Kaleb Cain, Princeton

“I did not watch it.

If I answered the way I want to, I would be called a racist. Every time that lying coward is on the TV, I want to throw a brick through it.”

Kyle Cain, Princeton

“No, I did not watch the State of the Union address but I feel, overall, that the state of the union is OK. Things that could always be improved upon would be the creation of higher paying jobs and improvement on how the rest of the world perceives the United States.”

Scott Schennum, Princeton

Little school in the woods In this article I want to talk about the Berlin Center School. This is a one-room school house where my grandpa, Irvin Sommer, went to school.

On Jan. 7, 2016, the little school had to be torn down. This may not seem like a big deal to a lot of people, but I felt really sad about it; it was a big piece of history to me and my family.

The school was open and taught children for 100 years. It was one room with all the students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade. I was thinking about all the things that are different now and what it must have been like.

We have things like Chrome books, computers and smart boards. Back then it was a chalkboard and books.

Can you imagine back then if you told the students that in the future kids would be emailing questions to their teacher or sending homework assignments over the Internet?

Bullying is different now too; back then, the class bully would wait by the tree on the way home and threaten to beat up the kids he or she didn’t like. Now rumors and hurtful

Autumn Joiner COMMENTARY words can spread over social media in minutes.

There were no TVs back then, or phones, or buses — you had to walk; no texting your mom or dad to come pick you up or let them know you made it home safely. It was a lot safer though to walk home back then. It seems like they didn’t have all the crazy people in the world we have today who kidnap people or want to hurt them. I guess there is both good and bad about then and now.

My dad and I trapped down by the Berlin Center down in the woods by the little school house. When we were down, there I would always think about what it would be like to have kindergarten through eighth grade in one small room and think about the poor teacher who had to teach older and younger kids at the same time. Now at school, we move

classrooms and get different teachers in middle school, and the kindergarten through fourth grade get their own room and teacher. The most we have combined at our school is two grades. There is a lot different now than back then!

I know that I will miss that old school house, and I know my family will too. I will always remember seeing it on my way to Peru and to different places when we went that way.

It will take a while to get used to it being gone, but I will always remember it and the stories I have heard about my Grandpa Irv and others going there.

I wonder what school will be like when my grandchildren go someday?

I hope they take the time to learn the history of the schools in our little community, and I hope everyone always remembers the little treasure of the Berlin Center School that stood tall and proud as long as it could.

Autumn Joiner, 11, is a sixth-grade student at Malden Grade School.

She can be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@ bcrnews.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Are there assets with your name on them?

To the Editor, As your state representative, I want to be a resource for people in the 76th District. When I discovered the state of Illinois has $2.1 billion in assets waiting to be claimed, my first priority was making sure my constituents know where to turn to receive any assets that are rightfully

theirs.

The Illinois State Treasurer’s office has a program known as I-Cash, which puts Illinois residents back in touch with their lost assets, such as unclaimed inactive bank accounts and safety deposit boxes contents. If you come out to my office’s upcoming I-Cash event, you can conveniently check whether any of the $2.1 billion the state possesses on behalf of Illinois residents belongs to you. Staff from the State

Treasurer’s office and I will be at Handy Foods at 604 W. Main St in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. to assist you in searching for and reclaiming assets owed to you.

If you can’t come to the event, you can always look up your name at https://icash.illinois.gov/, or give my office a call at 815-664-2717, and we’d be happy to help.

Andy Skoog, Illinois state representative Spring Valley

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Life&Arts

Students recognized — Four area schools have released honor rolls and one college has released its fall dean’s list. See Page 8.

Coneflower Farm presents program to DAR PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton-Illinois chapter NSDAR enjoyed a program by Dennis Zehr of Coneflower Farm at their regular meeting on Jan. 8 at the Prouty Building.

Called to order by Regent Diana Williamson, the meeting featured an overview of the 25 years of “Organic and Truck Farming” involving Mr. and Mrs. Zehr in rural Tiskilwa. Zehr follows organic policies and has sold produce at the Farmers’ Market in Princeton 900 to 1,000 times, he estimates. Coneflower Farm also contracts weekly produce boxes for interested parties.

During the business meeting, members opted to participate in a Patriotism Project, initiated by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Members, relatives and friends will be invited to create letters to American military members that will be delivered in Washington, D.C., at their 125th

Continental Congress convention. Guinness World Records’ officials will be present to tally the number of “most letters to military personnel collected in one month.” The goal of DAR is to set a record of 10,000 letters.

If any community member would like to participate by sending a letter, contact a DAR member for the Guinness requirements.

DAR Schools Chairman Lois Peterson reported sending a Christmas gift card for the girls at the Illinois Cottage, DAR Tamassee School. She also distributed Labels and Box Tops for Education to five DAR schools. One DAR school bought a van by means of the education coupons it received, so collecting these coupons is very important to the DAR schools.

Registrar Eva Blanco reported that two new member applications are pending in Washington.

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Community Notes Blood drive in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First, Spring Valley. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification, are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate. To make an appointment, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS.

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Dennis Zehr of Coneflower Farm displays an aerial photo of his produce farm in rural Tiskilwa. Zehr presented his program, “Organic and Truck Farming” to the Princeton-Illinois chapter NSDAR on Jan. 8. reported on the American history essay contest, commemorative events and U.S. Constitution information.

Hotel and meal reservation materials are available from Regent Williamson for the DAR State Conference in Bloomington April 15-17.

The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the BCR building with the program on “I Wonder What’s Under There,” a quick peek at women’s undergarments through the centuries, presented

by Florence Finfgeld of Henry.

Bureau Valley FFA students attend CDE MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School FFA chapter attended the Section Parliamentary Procedure CDE at Orion High School on Dec. 3.

In this CDE, the members have to take a written test on the proper way to conduct a meeting as well as perform a mock meeting to show they know how to conduct a proper meeting.

The team that attended the CDE included Brad Sierens, Emma Deppen, Chase Gripp, Lexie Jacobs, Tom Brummel and Margret Kelly. They placed third overall.

The individual results included Brad Sierens receiving first place chairman, Margret Kelly receiving third place floor person and Chase Gripp receiving eighth place floor person.

Upcoming event — The Princeton Public Library will celebrate the Chinese New Year with two events on Jan. 26. See Thursday’s BCR.

PRINCETON — Any Princeton High School parent interested in helping out with the PHS prom this year is invited to attend the first meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the PHS cafeteria. Any PHS parent is more than welcome as we need as much help as possible to make this event happen. Questions may be directed to Tracy Hammitt by calling 815-878-3959 or Kelly Brown by calling 815-303-6633.

HCGS will meet KEWANEE — The Henry County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in the second floor meeting room at the Kewanee Public Library.

An elevator is available at the First Street entrance.

Todd DeDecker, administrator of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, will give a program on the History of Bishop Hill. Everyone is welcome.

Movie night in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will present a movie night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the UCC Parish, 201 E. Chestnut St. Admission is free. The movie will be “Where Hope Grows.” Popcorn and drinks will be provided or you may bring your favorite snacks to share.

Adult coloring at Princeton library PRINCETON — Coloring is not just for kids anymore.

Adults around the country are taking advantage of the calming effect of community coloring. The Princeton Public Library invites adults of all ages to engage in some collaborative coloring at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21.

The library will provide the materials; participants provide the creativity and camaraderie. The library also offers a coloring corner for individuals who would like to come in during open hours and de-stress with coloring sheets, markers, crayons and colored pencils. The Princeton Public Library is located at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. All programs at the library are free and open to all. For more information on upcoming programs and on Princeton Public Library services, go to www.theprincetonlibrary.org or call 815-875-1331.

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Bureau Valley FFA members Brad Sierens of Manlius, Emma Deppen of Walnut, Tom Brummel of Sheffield, Chase Gripp of Sheffield, Lexie Jacobs of Walnut and Maggie Kelly of Walnut attended the Section Parliamentary Procedure CDE at Orion High School on Dec. 3

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Honor Rolls and Dean’s Lists Bureau Valley South Second Quarter 2015-16 High Honor Roll Sixth grade — Aspen Balensiefen, Bo Blair, Layton Britt, Lola Dieboldt, William Gross, Lauryn Hartz, Eileen Myong, Ashley Nordstrom, Hope Richardson, Carter Salisbury and Bryson Smith.

Seventh grade — Jamie Allicks, Savanna Birkey, Dalton Bohm, Damion Davis, Saralyn Elmore, Carson Fisher, Makayla Heller, Luke Moon, Lily Pickard, Lauren Wirth, Max Wollerman and Brooke York.

Eighth grade — Alicia Backer, Ryanne Balensiefen, Dylan Benavidez, Troy Blair, Trent DeVenney, Isabella Gross, Casey Horner, James Krieger, Anika Mead, Jenna Nordstrom, Tatum Primo and Mark Richardson.

Honor Roll Sixth grade — Carter Balensiefen, Jason Carrington, Brock Foster, Riley Gallagher, Addison Hicks, Sterling Homer, Madison Jaggers, Justin Kopp, Alexis Marquez, Tanna Marquis and Evan Nimrick.

Seventh grade — Shayla Black, Shelby Hemingway, Mackenzie Law, Gabriella Muncey, Logan Rinehart, Wyatt Strader, Isabella Tisdale and Paige Wagner.

Eighth grade — Alexe Aguirre, Dalton Dean, Alyssa DeSplinter, Darlene Dunn, Aaron Kerner, Madison Maltas, Yelitssa Osorio, Matthew Philhower and Isabelle Wright.

Allen Junior High Second Nine Weeks High Honor Roll Third grade — Joel Billhorn, Tyler Billhorn, Grace Camarena, Sidney Davis, Sebastian Dobson, Isabella Fischer, Edward Fry, Catherine Griffin, Dakota Hardin-Coffman, Jack Heinzeroth, Brayden Klein, Claire Lovgren, Joshua Martin, Summer McCarty, Owen Nickel, Jenna Pinter, Sadie Quest, Olivia Sadnick, Macy Sexton, Quinn Sheaves, Nickolas Spangler, Tate Sundberg and Evan Supan.

Fourth grade — Dalila Arthur, Trever Carroll, Edward Fry, Giovanni Gatza, Teagan Hewitt, Ian Sundberg, Nataleigh Wamhoff, Ava Williams and Isabella Wittenauer.

Fifth grade — Ella Cherry, Cayla Colby, Logan Dober, Aaron Espinoza, Addyson Kerr, Brooke

Lovgren, Raven McSherry, Autumn Sondgeroth and Trinity Wheeler.

Sixth grade — Kylee Brown, Lauren Chasteen, Austin Fischer, Owen Hunter, McKenna Klein, Ki’Ayana Moore, Joseph Quest, Kyle Sarver, Dylan Tornow and Leah Williams.

Seventh grade — Chloe Carroll, Destinie Hallenbeck, John Kent, Audrey Lopez, Dylan Lovgren, Jason Martin, Michael Martin, Rachel Rieker and Kathryn Sexton.

Eighth grade — Casen Cherry, Alexandria Collier, Cassidy Geiger, Analise Karvonen, Alexandra Michael, Collette Motter, Corey Pinter, Tobi Walzer and Marcus Winn.

Honor Roll Third grade — Hunter Blair, Grace Floyd, Jaysen Griglione and Joshua Hallenbeck.

Fourth grade — Tanayiah Allison, Reis Hartford, Jenessa Karvonen, Kamdehn Moss, Zachary Mullins and Brandon Tornow.

Fifth grade — Jordan Cromwell, Bella Drummer, Jenna Hallenbeck and Noah Tipton.

Sixth grade — Sarah Edwards, Wyatt Lundquist, Joseph Melton and Trent Spangler.

Seventh grade — Calvin Deering.

Eighth grade — Abigail BerrySmith, Carter Cherry, William Edwards, Emma Lundquist, Luke Moore, Brooke Motter, Hayley Popp and Ashlynn Souba.

First Semester High Honor Roll Third grade — Joel Billhorn, Tyler Billhorn, Grace Camarena, Sidney Davis, Sebastian Dobson, Isabella Fischer, Edward Fry, Catherine Griffin, Jaysen Griglione, Joshua Hallenbeck, Dakota Hardin-Coffman, Jack Heinzeroth, Brayden Klein, Claire Lovgren, Joshua Martin, Summer McCarty, Owen Nickel, Jenna Pinter, Sadie Quest, Olivia Sadnick, Macy Sexton, Quinn Sheaves, Nickolas Spangler, Tate Sundberg and Evan Supan.

Fourth grade — Dalila Arthur, Trever Carroll, Brian Edwards, Teagan Hewitt, Kamdehn Moss, Ian Sundberg, Nataleigh Wamhoff, Ava Williams and Isabella Wittenauer.

Fifth grade — Ella Cherry, Logan Dober, Aaron Espinoza, Jenna Hallenbeck, Addyson Kerr, Brooke Lovgren, Raven McSherry, Autumn Sondgeroth and Trinity Wheeler.

Sixth grade — Kylee Brown,

Lauren Chasteen, Austin Fischer, Owen Hunter, McKenna Klein, Joseph Melton, Ki’Ayana Moore, Joseph Quest, Kyle Sarver and Leah Williams.

Seventh grade — Chloe Carroll, Destinie Hallenbeck, Audrey Lopez, Dylan Lovgren, Jason Martin, Michael Martin, Rachel Rieker and Kathryn Sexton.

Eighth grade — Casen Cherry, Alexandria Collier, Cassidy Geiger, Analise Karvonen, Emma Lundquist, Alexandra Michael, Collette Motter, Corey Pinter and Marcus Winn.

Honor Roll Third grade — Hunter Blair and Grace Floyd.

Fourth grade — Tanayiah Allison, Giovanni Gatza, Reis Hartford, Jenessa Karvonen, Zachary Mullins, Donna Sloan and Brandon Tornow.

Fifth grade — Cayla Colby, Jordan Cromwell, Bella Drummer and Noah Tipton.

Sixth grade — Sarah Edwards, Wyatt Lundquist and Dylan Tornow.

Seventh grade — Calvin Deering and John Kent.

Eighth grade — Abigail BerrySmith, Carter Cherry, William Edwards, Luke Moore, Brooke Motter, Hayley Popp and Tobi Walzer.

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First Semester 2015-16 High Honor Roll April Atkins, Preston Balensiefen, Katie Bannick, Kale Barnett, Saige Barnett, Savanna Bell, Kurt Bitting, Jade Blackert, Harrison Brousseau, Savanna Brunoehler, Jacob Callahan, Madell Carman, Austin Catton, Stephanie Christian, Devin Cole, Madalyn Dahl, Allison DeBrock, Emma Deppen, Delaney Dzurisin, April Eastwood, Courtney Ehnle, Marissa Endress, Russell Fargher, Destiny Fleming, Emily Fordham, Paige Foster, Alexandria Geary, Kylee Green, Chase Gripp, Stephanie Gripp, Tyler Gustafson, Jenna Hansen, Dallas Hardy, Anna Harshman, Chelsea Higgins, Abbey Howes, Megan Hunt, Christen Hurley, Alexa Jacobs, Ellen Johnson, Noah Johnson, Margaret Kelly, Tiana Kennedy, Allan Kerber, Mariah Klemme, William Konneck, Tess Kopp, Alaina Kruse, Makaila Kunz, David Lind, Josie Lind, Richard Lootens, Jessica Loudenburg, Madalynn McFadden, Maggie McReynolds, JoshSecond Quarter ua Monier, Addison Moreland, 2015-16 Kaitlin Mungia, Marissa MungHigh Honor Roll Fifth grade — John Brady, Ryan ia, Sophia Myong, Nataleigh Nugent, Cassidy Olds, Alexander Brady and Anna McLaughlin.

Peck, Joseph Peters, Ashley Sixth grade — Brady Mudge Phillips, Laura Phillips, Ian Pisand Katelyn Pullam. tole, Kaitlyn Ptasnik, Kyle Reily, Seventh grade — Calvin Breanna Richardson, Jamen Brokaw, Eric Lane and Julia Rinehart, Grace Risatti, Taylin VanderMeersch.

Ritter, Zoe Schiedel, Daniel Eighth grade — Kaitlynn Schoff, Hunter Schoff, Garrett Bauer, Kassidy Brady, Hayleigh Scott, Bradley Sierens, Leeandra Brokaw, Olivia Ernat, Aryanna Sights, Trevor Sights, Kathleen Izzo, Matthew Robinson, Ashley Smith, Samantha Stocking, Rossman and Hope Skoog.

Kalynn Sullivan, Christian TerHonor Roll zoli, Emily Wall, Savannah Wall, Fifth grade — Grace Eitutis, Haley Weidner, Austin WierzbicDylan Hunter, Kylie Lauck, ki, Jacob Wirth, Nicole Wirth and Easton Moncrief, Isabella Pohar, Zoe Zittle.

Laurel Politsch, Emily Robbins, Honor Roll Connor Sines and Max Wertz.

Gage Aber, Ethan Ainley, Sixth grade — Alex Doll, Susan Aper, Hannah Atherton, Addison Ernat, Kaden Guynn, Katelynn Aukes, Drew Baker, Rylan Kerper, Jared Perez and Breonna Balensiefen, Victoria Wesley Ruppert.

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Eighth grade — Alyssa Ernat, Amethyst Ernat, Riley Griffin, Ashton Kellett, Rachael Kobold, Berklee Linnig, Victoria Perez, Madisyn Rose, Ayden Sines and Andy Wertz.

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Alexis Connor, Treyson Dale, Christopher Daman, Drake Davis, Savannah Dean, Alyssa Duckworth, Michael Eastwood, Jay Edlefson, Corbin Endress, Justin Fisher, Kylie Floyd, Andrew Fordham, Ethan Frank, Morgan Freeman, Elissa Geldean, Nicholas Glubczynski, Joseph Green, Trevor Griffin, Alex Groenewold, Brian Harr, Jacob Heaton, Alyssa Heidenreich, Courtney Hoagland, Kylee Hoagland, Andrew Hockings, Landen Hoffert, Benjamin Jackson, Abbey Jonson, Nevin Johnson, Dana Kepner, Darcy Kepner, Jay Kepner, Olivia Kerber, Allanah Kiesewetter, Sidney Kolb, Matthew Kruger, Arran Kruse, Marissa Lewis, Jessica Linley, Dana Macklin, Madison Mares, Spencer Marquez, Andrew Mazzel, Payton Moore, Alyssa Newsom, Kyssa Newsom, Aaron Nimrick, Jay Norden, Ashleigh O’Brien, Kelly O’Donohue, Yulian Osorio Roldan, Andrew Petros, Cara Prince, Karlee Ptasnik, Kyle Richardson, Edward Rinehart, John Ritter, Robert Rouse II, Alexzandra Ryan, Benjamin Shipp, Katelyn Splitt, Caitlyn Starr, Nicole Stone, Gabriel Strader, Bethany Swanson, Sydney Sweenie, Cheyanne Taylor, Madisen Thomas, Kaylee Towne, Jakob Transou, Morgan Vick, Montana Vonholten, Hannah Williams, Heather Williams and Seton Younggren.

WIU releases fall dean’s list MACOMB/MOLINE — More than 1,619 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2015 fall dean’s list. The number includes 123 students at WIU-Quad Cities.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted (e.g., student teaching, internships).

Area students included on the dean’s list were: Annawan — Adrianna Savage, Heath Walker and Cody Williams.

Princeton — Zachary Clark, Kyle McComber, Laura Nelson and Whitney Toth.

Spring Valley — Jordyn Favero and Jenna Sobin.

Tiskilwa — Kris Callaway.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016 • 11 High five — The Princeton wrestlers went 5-0 over the weekend. See page 12.

Boys basketball: Orion 82, Bureau Valley 61

Storm lack charge vs. Orion

By Brent Jamison sports@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS – Jason Marquis wants his young Bureau Valley squad to seize the moment.

On Friday, Jan. 15, against Orion, the Storm were faced with that moment when they rallied from a slow start to tie the game in the third quarter. However, the Chargers turned up their full court pressure after that to pull away for an 82-61 win in Manlius.

“We clawed back to 41-41 and then I thought we lost our attacking spirit a little bit,” Marquis said. “We became passive. The best way to describe it is that we were waiting for something to happen as opposed to seizing the moment and going and getting it.”

The Chargers forced 11 turnovers in the third period by extending their full-court pressure and making the Storm ballhandlers uncomfortable in the process. After BV sophomore Corbin Endress tied the game at 41, the Chargers went on a 19-5 run in the final five minutes of the third.

“In the second quarter we broke their press really well,” BV junior Jay Edlefson said. “The third quarter they adjusted and really locked down on their press. We kept looking to pass the ball back and forth and not attack down the court.”

“Once they put a couple of buckets in and they got on a roll, I think we got a little rushed (on offense),” senior Trey Dale said. “We just needed to slow it down to get the ball under control. You have to stop the runs.”

Marquis said his team played a great second quarter after falling behind 21-14 after the first eight minutes. Drew Fordham hit a three-pointer with 4:25 left in the half to start a 10-0 BV run that cut a 33-19 deficit to four points. Edlefson tallied eight of his team-high 14 points in the period as BV attacked the basket and created points off turnovers.

But, the Chargers, who also beat the Storm at the Erie Warkins Tournament over Christmas break, were too much inside. Behind 22 points from Trevor Ditzman and 20 from Caleb Allen, the Chargers used their size

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Girls basketball: Prophetstown 53, Princeton 45

Prophets put it on the line

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Bureau Valley senior Trey Dale takes a ride on Orion in Saturday’s Three Rivers Conference action at the Storm Cellar. Dale was called for a charge on the first-half play. The visiting Chargers rode a strong second half to an 82-41 win over the Storm.

Orion has become a home away from home for the Princeton Tigers.

The Tigers beat the host Chargers on its home court Saturday, Jan. 16, 64-59.

The Tigers (11-6, 5-1) have now played twice as many games at Orion (6) than at home (3). They are 4-2 overall there.

The Tigers built a 32-23 halftime lead. The Chargers were able to outscore the Tigers 36-32 over the second half, but came up short.

Jake Reinhardt led the Tigers (11-6, 5-1) with 20 points. Skye Behrends hit for 17 points and Colby Robbins added 11.

Garrett Allen and Christian Parry each scored 15 points and Mason Nave added 13 for the PHS sophomores in a 59-58 overtime victory.

PHS returns to action at home Tuesday, Jan. 19, vs.

Mendota.

• St. Bede won two over the weekend. The Bruins beat Erie 51-35 in TRAC play Friday at the academy. Senior center Andrew Pyszka led the charge with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Baylee Hopps had 10 points.

The Bruins traveled to

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Wrestling

Hall/PC’s McCook, Kiphart second at Kewanee

By Dan Dwyer Shaw Media Service

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Tigers at home in Orion

By BCR Sports Staff

By Kevin Hieronymus Things ran a foul for the Princeton Tigresses in the fourth quarter Saturday, Jan. 16, at Prouty Gym. Prophetstown made 16 of 24 foul shots in the final eight minutes, outscoring the Tigers 20-14, to pull away to a 53-45 victory in Three Rivers Conference girls basketball action. For the game, the Lady Prophets went to the charity stripe 37 times, making 23. Princeton had 14 free throw attempts, making seven.

PHS coach Jeff Ohlson found the free throw discrepancy interesting.

“Prophetstown made free throws down the stretch. I think they shot 23 or 24 in the fourth quarter. A little unusual, because we’re not that aggressive and usually don’t seem to foul that much. They made their free throws and that let them hang on and get the win,” Ohlson said.

Basketball roundup

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Hall/PC’s Evan Kiphart (left) wrestles in the 195-pound weight class at the Kewanee Wrestling Tournament Saturday. Kiphart came away with a second-place finish.

KEWANEE — The Putnam County/Hall wrestling co-op came away in the middle of a 15-team field with a 10th-place team finish as they took to the mats in the Kewanee Wrestling Invitational Tournament Saturday, Jan. 16.

In the final tournament leading up to regionals, the co-op has a few minor kinks to work out, as do all teams as they prepare for postseason wrestling, but those tweaks and changes are minor for a team that placed four wrestlers onto the podium on Saturday.

“It was a good day as far as accomplishing goals that we set individually and as a team.

It’s our last tournament right before regional,” PC/Hall coach Jerry Kriewald said. “We had a couple of finalists today and we probably would have had one more if it weren’t for an illness, but other than that I was proud of where my kids placed.”

The co-op placed two-second place finishers on the day as Evan Kiphart (195) lost to Polo’s Ethan Cain by fall at 1:12 and Luke McCook was defeated in an 8-5 decision to

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Coates Invitational

Area roundup

Five up five down Tiger wrestlers make 5-0 sweep

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The Princeton wrestlers went 5-0 over the weekend.

The streak started Friday, Jan. 16, Tyler Wood at Prouty Gym (113) and Austin where the Tigers Wetsel (145) both topped Kewanee went undefeated (61-12) and in five matches.

Rockridge (42Luke Marselle 27).

(120), Elias San On Saturday, Jaun (126), Tyler they swept host Webster (132), Riverdale (33Payton Hammer32), Oregon (45ich (152), Chase Tyler 30) and Rockford Tatum (195) and Lutheran (56-13) Chaz Williams Wood Saturday at Port (225) all went 4-1.

Byron.

PHS coach Steve Amy said the Tigers are starting to get their groove on.

Princeton Logan took “We are starting to get to second place at both that February mode with grade levels in the Coates our guys going out and Invitational Saturday at battling for everything,” Pannebaker Gym. Amy said. We wrestled The Logan sevreally well on Friday night enth-graders defeated and did a very good job Midland 25-10, 25-20, but carrying it over through lost to undefeated TrinSaturday. I saw some real- ity Catholic/Holy Cross ly good things happening 19-25, 25-17, 6-15. as well as a few things to In the eighth grade, work on. Overall, it was a Logan defeated T/HC great weekend.”

25-16, 25-23 and Spring

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Volleyball

Both of the Princeton Logan volleyball teams placed second in Saturday’s Coates Invitational at Pannebaker Gym. Seventh-grader Erika Sorenson (above) gets down for a pass while Aarystyn Hill (right) makes a play for the Lady Lions in eighth-grade action.

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Valley JFK 25-11, 25-7. The Lady Lions pushed undefeated Midland to three sets before falling 15-25, 25-15, 6-15.

Bowling

At Peru: The St. Bede Bruins placed third (6,063) to advance from Saturday’s LaSalle Regional at the Super Bowl in LaSalle.

The Bruins (6, 063) followed Oregon (6,508) and host L-P (6,073) in total pins tally.

St. Bede bowlers included Anthony Truckenbrod (1,349), Chris Moore (1,255), Alex McCloskey (1,208), Shawn Desrocher (1,197), Tyler Marcinkus (688) and Brady Atikinson (366).

Hall placed 10th as a team. Sophomore Wesley Schmidt placed 35th individually with a total of 1,139.

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Bureau Valley’s Jay Edlefson drives on Orion in Saturday’s TRAC action at the Storm Cellar. Orion won 82-41.

Storm

From Page 11 advantage to create matchup problems for the Storm.

Jacob Drish also chipped in 12 points as the trio were a combined 24 for 31 from the field.

“We tried to create some pressure and you are going to give up some easy baskets doing that,” Marquis said. “When the game got close they started getting some offensive rebounds and their physicality started to hurt us more.”

Allen had the highlight of the night with a

two-handed dunk to close out the first quarter.

Dale was also in double figures for the Storm with 10 points. Fordham added 9.

• Orion won the sophomore contest 58-33. Tyler Gustafson had 14 points for BV. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

PHS junior guard Sarah Murray hit her second 3-pointer of the second half to tie the game at 38 with 6:08 left in the fourth quarter.

Lexi Rangel hit from the field and added two free throws before Tori Miniel hooped to push the Prophets to a 44-38 lead.

PHS senior Brianna Legner hit two free throws for the Tigresses. She then made a hustle play, using her cross country legs to chase down Rangel on a breakaway layup and blocked the shot from behind. For her efforts, Legner was called for a foul, however.

Ohlson signaled and voiced to the officials he believed it was all ball, but Rangel went to the foul line. She made the first of two attempts to stretch the Prophets’ lead to 45-40. It was first in a parade to the free throw line for the Prophets, who scored its nine final points from the charity stripe to pull away to victory.

While Prophetstown graduated most of its key personnel to last year’s state runner-up squad and Kara Bumsted has taken over the program now, Ohlson said former coach Don Robinson’s imprint is still visible in the program.

“Coach Robinson may not be sitting in that

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Princeton senior Michaela Strom drives on Prophetstown Saturday at Prouty Gym. bench and coach Bumsted did a good job with them tonight, but you can still see some of Don’s influence there,” he said.

“They’re part of a winning program for a long time. They know how to win and take care of things. They got the ball where they needed to and knocked down some shots and hit free throws.

Good programs do those things.”

Prophetstown spotted Princeton a 9-0 lead to start the game with baskets by Anna Murray (and a free throw), Ivy Rhodes and Michaela Strom. The Prophets put a quick halt to the runaway train, closing within 13-9 at quarter’s end.

The Prophets tied the game at 24 midway through the third quarter and took their first lead at 28-26 on Caylee Morgan’s third straight hoop. Rangel banked in a 3-pointer from the wing before a Courtney Oeder bucket to close the third quarter with Prophetstown up 33-31.

Rhodes led the Tigresses (8-10, 2-7) with 10 points, Strom had nine and Sarah Murray eight.

• Tiger tales: The Prophets took the soph prelim 34-27. Jacey Jensen had 13 points and Kelly VanDenBussche 10 for PHS. ... The Tigresses return to action at Rockridge, Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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Shaw Media Service photo/Dan Dwyer

PC/Hall’s Joe Berg wrestles an opponent during the Kewanee Wrestling Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 15. Berg placed fourth in the 170-pound weight class.

Wrestling From Page 11 Fulton’s Cole Grant.

Also grabbing hardware for the co-op were Joe Berg as he was defeated in his third-place bout with Thomas Ottens from Morrison in an 8-1 decision while Ellian Rivera placed sixth as he lost his finals match in a 6-2 decision against Cody Moser of Polo.

Hall/PC could have placed higher and collected more hardware had Eric Cissen (220) not come down with an illness that prevented him from competing.

“Luke McCook’s finals match stood out because he faced a kid that was pretty dominant in their last match they had.

And this time it was only a three-point match and Luke was on top for two of the rounds, but he just didn’t come out on top with points even though I thought Luke outwrestled him,” Kriewald said.

Kriewald has witnessed his team progress throughout the season and that was apparent in McCook’s 8-5 finals loss to Grant, a foe that thoroughly handled McCook earlier in the season.

Kriewald hopes his squad will use what they learned in their final tournament and will implement the needed changes in their final two matches over the next few weeks as they prepare to host regionals at Putnam County High School for the first time Feb. 2.

“We just need more patience and to make sure we choose the right situations to take shots, and we need to make sure we have the other guy set up right before we make our move. We get a little ahead of ourselves sometimes and I think if we just slow down, use some patience and not try to do too much with our combinations ...

Our intensity is there, now we just need to focus it,” Kriewald said.

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PC/Hall’s Luke McCook, wrestling during the Kewanee Wrestling Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 16, placed second in the 160-pound weight class.

Princeton Shootout PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Athletic Boosters will be hosting the 23rd annual Princeton Boys Shootout Feb. 27-28 at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School.

Thirty-two teams from Bureau County, Quad Cities, Rockford, western suburbs and the Peoria areas will be represented. Teams will compete in the Grade 7-8 brackets Feb. 27 and in the Grade 5-6 brackets Feb. 28. Tournament games will be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout both days. Entry deadline is Feb. 1. For more information, call or text 815-876-7021.

Roundup From Page 11 Streator Saturday to post a 50-37 non-conference win to improve to 13-4.

Girls basketball Bureau Valley 54, Fulton 52: The Storm took a 25-20 halftime lead and held on for a win on the road Saturday in TRAC play. Christen Hurley led the Storm (12-9, 6-3) with 20 points and Darcy Kepner (14) and Saige Barnett (8) combined for 22 points.

At Bryon: St. Bede (11-10) defeated Rockford Jefferson and North Boone at the Byron MLK Shootout Saturday. The Lady Bruins played two more games there Monday.

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gone and with it Another year has come and s than positive an economy that has been les businesses. for most of us, let alone small do to pay As citizens, we have all we can time. The our bills let alone pay them on sinesses. Now, same holds true for small bu like most please don’t misunderstand us, venience of people, we appreciate the con venience comes franchises. However, that con owners who are at a sacrifice to small business ir product and not only willing to stand by the ir own expense, services, but will do so, at the actory. Many if something isn’t quite satisf finding themselves business owners, like us, are . Between struggling to stay in business unpaid invoices, operating costs, payroll, and and diversify. And we’ve learned to be creative unity to thank our we wanted to take this opport serve and save employees for helping us to con business going. money so that we can keep our off lights, where For example, just by turning electric bill in we aren’t working, has cut our as we leave a room half. Even turning lights off spending money on made a huge difference. Not forth to town, has unnecessary runs, back and plain envelopes, saved on fuel costs. Buying pes, buying office hand-addressing those envelo tead of some supplies at Dollar General ins gging devices fancy office supply store, unplu it’s using power not in use (if it’s plugged in, f”), switching to regardless if it is “on” or “of ady heat source battery sources, having a ste temperature, and maintained at a low constant much more. what we’ve The point here, is not to list nt here is to done to save money. The poi do it without our acknowledge that we couldn’t s. The success of dedicated and loyal employee m. And, though our company depends on the cial struggles, we’ve experienced some finan town, we’ve like other businesses around who have taken a been blessed with employees ve in them. It’s vested interest in us as we ha that keeps small their sacrifice and dedication businesses going. ou” to our So, we wanted to say, “Thank-y ugh and believed employees who have cared eno all business in our business. And to all sm y you be as owners, in Bureau County, ma shing you all, a fortunate as we have been. Wi l 2016. May this happy, healthy, and successfu ever for the folks coming year be the best year t live in this and small business owners tha community.

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High school Boys Three Rivers .......... Conf. All Newman.......................... 5-0 16-2 St. Bede ......................... 6-1 13-4 Princeton ........................ 5-1 11-6 Kewanee ......................... 4-1 10-7 Rockridge ....................... 4-2 13-4 Orion .............................. 4-2 12-6 Hall ................................ 3-2 11-7 Erie ................................ 3-3 11-10 Morrison ......................... 3-3 7-9 Fulton ............................. 2-3 9-11 Sherrard ......................... 1-3 5-10 Prophetstown ................. 1-5 6-11 Amboy ............................ 1-5 3-13 Riverdale ........................ 1-6 7-11 Bureau Valley ................. 0-5 3-15 Friday/Saturday results St. Bede 51, Erie 35 Rockridge 55, Monmouth-Roseville 48 Newman 56, Sherrard 54 Orion 82, Bureau Valley 61 Amboy 53, Prophetstown 49 Fulton 57, Riverdale 54 St. Bede 53, Streator 37 Tuesday: Amboy at Bureau Valley, Fulton at Hall, Mendota at Princeton At Orion Princeton 16 16 13 19 - 64 Orion 15 8 14 22 - 59 PHS (11-6, 5-1): Wedekind 2 (1) 1-2 3, Bates 2 1-3 5, Robbins 4 (1) 2-6 11, Reinhardt 7 (2) 4-4 20, Farraher 3 0-0 6, Jilderda 0 0-0 0, Behrends 7 (1) 2-2 17, Youngren 0 2-2 2. Totals: 24 (4) 12-19 64. Fouls: 19.

ORION (12-6, 4-2): Wolfe 25, C. Allen 14. Totals: 23 (3) 10-24 59. Fouls: 15.

SOPHS: PHS 59-58. PHS: Allen 15, Parry 15, Nave 13, B. Robbins 2, Jo. Reinhardt 8, Rutledge 6.

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0, Crafton 0-2 (0-2) 0-0 0 Totals: 34-56 (3-10) 11-20 82. Rebounds: 30 (Drish 6).

Turnovers: 25.

BV (3-15, 0-5): Edlefson 6-10 (1-3) 1-2 14, Dale 4-10 (0-3) 2-3 10, Fordham 4-8 (1-3) 0-0 9, N. Paup 2-5 4-6 8, Endress 3-9 (1-1) 0-0 7, Barnett 3-4 0-0 6, Marquez 3-6 (0-3) 0-0 6, Petros 0-2 1-2 1, Osorio 0-1 0-0 0, Sebby 0-0 0-0 0, M. Paup 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 25-55 (3-13) 8-13 61. Rebounds: 25 (Endress 8). Turnovers: 31.

SOPHS: Orion 58-33. BV: Gustafson 14.

At St. Bede Erie 2 16 6 11 - 35 St. Bede 12 12 15 12 - 51 SBA (12-4, 6-1): Pyszka 8 (1) 0-3 17, Moskalewicz 0 0-0 0, Dose 3 (1) 2-2 9, Sapp 4 1-2 9, Hopps 5 0-1 10, Shipp 2 0-0 4, Funfsinn 1 0-2 2. Totals: 23 3-10 51.

Other area scores Oregon 60, Mendota 46 At Spring Valley (freshmen) Hall 42, Stark County 15. HALL: Mautino 14, Soldati 10, Janssen 10, Stefaniak 5.

High school girls Three Rivers .......... Conf. All Kewanee ......................... 9-0 14-8 Sherrard ......................... 8-1 17-4 Amboy ............................ 7-2 15-5 Bureau Valley ................. 6-3 12-9 Hall ................................ 5-2 12-4 Erie ................................ 5-3 15-4 Morrison ......................... 5-5 9-9 St. Bede ......................... 3-4 11-10 Rockridge ....................... 3-4 8-12 Newman ......................... 3-5 7-10 Prophetstown ................. 3-5 6-14 Fulton ............................. 2-5 6-8 Princeton ........................ 2-7 8-10 Riverdale ........................ 1-6 2-14 Orion .............................. 0-7 1-16 Does not include Monday’s games

Saturday’s results Bureau Valley 54, Fulton 52 Prophetstown 53, Princeton 45 Byron MLK tournament St. Bede 64, Jefferson 21 St. Bede 62, North Boone 32 Kewanee MLK tournament Kewanee 67, Riverdale 39 Peoria Manual 62, Orion 37

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Orion 40, Riverdale 27 Peoria Manual 69, Kewanee 63, OT Monday: Amboy at Hall, Fulton at Erie, Morrison at Newman Tuesday: Princeton at Rockridge At Fulton Bureau Valley 11 14 10 19 - 54 Fulton 10 10 15 17 - 52 BV (12-9, 6-3 TRAC): Wirth 0-1 0-0 0, Barnett 3-7 2-6 8, Wall 0-0 0-0 0, Dean 2-4 0-0 4, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Darcy Kepner 4-9 (1) 5-13 14, Moreland 2-9 3-3 7, Hurley 7-15 6-10 20, Kolb 0-1 1-2 1, Mungia 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-46 17-34 54.

At Prouty Gym, Princeton Prophetstown 9 9 15 20 - 53 Princeton 13 6 12 14 - 45 Prophetstown: DeWitte 0 2-5 2, Morgan 6 4-4 16, Rangel 5 (2) 5-8 17, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Dierceson 0 6-12 6, Glassburn 2 6-8 10. Totals: 14 (2) 23-37 53. Fouls: 12.

PRINCETON (8-10, 2-7): S. Murray 3 (2) 0-0 8, A. Murray 2 1-5 5, Mall 2 1-2 5, Strom 4 1-2 9, Legner 0 2-2 2, Oeder 3 0-0 6, Rhodes 4 2-3 10. Totals: 18 (2) 7-14 45. Fouls: 26.

SOPHS: Prophetstown 34-27. PHS: Jensen 13, VanDenBusche 10.

Tri-County Conference Tournament at Peoria Christian SATURDAY: (3) Marquette 53, (6) Henry 13 (4) Putnam County 41, (5) Midland 15 (2) Roanoke-Benson 51, (7) DePue 17 MONDAY: Game 4- (7) DePue vs. (6) Henry. Game 5 - (1) Peoria Christian vs. (4) Putnam County. Game 6 - (2) Roanoke-Benson vs. (3) Marquette THURSDAY: Consolation title - (5) Midland vs. winner 4, 5 p.m. Third place - losers 5-6, 6:30 p.m. Title - winners 5-6, 8 p.m.

Little Ten Conference Tournament at Earlville MONDAY: Game 1 - #8 Hiawatha vs. #9 Paw Paw, 5 p.m. Game 2 - #2 Newark vs. #7 Earlville-Leland, 6:3 p.m. Game 3 - #3 Serena vs. #6 LaMoille-Ohio, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY: Game 4 - #1 Indian Creek vs. winner 1, 5:30 p.m. Game 5 - #4 HBR vs. #5 Somonauk, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY: Game 6 - winners 4-5,

5:30 p.m. Game 7 - winners 2-3, 7 p.m.

Consolation bracket : Game 8 - losers 1-2, 5:30 p.m. Game 9 - losers 3-4, 7 p.m. (junior high).

FRIDAY: JAN. 22: Consolation title winners 8-9, 5 p.m. Third place - losers 6-7, 6:30 p.m. Title - winners 6-7, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Trail Conference Tourney POOL A: (1) Annawan 2-0, (4) Galva 2-0, (5) Princeville 0-1, (8) Ridgewood, 0-1, (9) United 0-2.

POOL B: (2) Wethersfield 2-0, (3) Stark County 2-0, (6) West Central 0-1, (7) Mercer County, 0-1, (10) ROWVA 0-2.

SATURDAY: Annawan 76, United 32.

Ann: DeMay 6, Shaw 8, Jackson 2, Espino 4, Sierens 1 2-2 4, VanOpdorp 6, Gripp 4, Miller 8, M. VanHyfte 13, J. VanHyfte 21.

Wethersfield 51, ROWVA 14 Stark County 48, Mercer County 43 Junior college At South Suburban WOMEN: South Suburban 70, IVCC 62. IVCC: Wolfe 16, Pavlovich 16, Wignes 11, Bennett 6, E. Herrman 6, E. Herrman 3, Collins 4.

Junior high boys SRC 7th grade tourney at Ottawa THURSDAY: Title - (1) Princeton Logan 39, (3) Ottawa 32. Logan (17-1): Hoffman 18, Reinhardt 10, Rossler 7, Legner 2.

SRC 8th grade tourney at Ottawa THURSDAY: Title - (2) Ottawa 56, (5) Princeton Logan 25. Logan (10-9): Adams 7, Davies 6, Atkinson 4, Haring 4, Duffin 2, Thompson 2.

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T/HC def. Logan 25-19, 17-25, 15-6 T/HC def. Midland 25-3, 25-12 Logan def. Midland 25-10, 25-20 8TH GRADE: 1. Midland 3-0, 2. Logan 2-1, 3. Trinity Catholic/Holy Cross 1-2, 4.

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22, 2015 to James F. Roman, as Independent Executor, 907 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL 60607.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Estate’s attorney, Andrew M. Russell, 10 Park Ave. W., Princeton, IL 61356, on or before Tuesday, July 12, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative or the Estate’s attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 5th day of January, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) RUBY JOANN ) JOHNSON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-01 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Ruby Joann Johnson.

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Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for William H. Johnson 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

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Not Responsible For Accidents DIRECTIONS TO FARM: From Route 71, go south on Route 89 for 3.5 miles to 700 N, then go west 1.25 miles, farm on the south side of the road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The west 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 33, Granville Twp, Putnam County, State of Illinois PIN # 02-19-030-000 TAXES: $2,311.42 PREDOMINATE SOILS: This is a rectangular 80 with excellent soils of Osco, Sawmill, Sable & Muscatune.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) DONALD K. ) ) ANDREWS, Deceased ) NO. 2015 -P-96 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donald K. Andrews.

Letters of Office were issued on December 29, 2015 to Marietta Andrews, 11258 IL Hwy 40, Buda, Illinois 61314, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 15, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative

is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 7th day of January, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

MALLONEE, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015 -P-98 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Angeline Mallonee. Letters of Office were issued on December 30, 2015 to David L. Forristall, 125 S. Galena, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 and Susan Forristall, 416A Old Barn Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010, as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 15, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies

of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 7th day of January, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE CHERRY GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH BUILDING THEREON OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS (CHERRY GRADE SCHOOL) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON the 3rd day of February, 2016, the Board of Education of Cherry Grade School, District No. 92 of Bureau County, Illinois will sell at public sale at 314 South Main Street, Cherry, Illinois, by taking sealed bids which shall be accepted until 12:00 p.m., on the 3rd day of February, 2016, at 314 South Main Street, Cherry, Illinois, which bids will be opened at 5:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of February, 2016, at 314 South Main Street, Cherry, Illinois, the following described real property with building thereon: Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16) and part of Seventeen (17) in Block Eleven (11) in the Original Town, now Village of Cherry, Westfield Township, Bureau County, Illinois, Commonly known as Cherry Grade School, which sale will be made on the following terms, to-wit: a) A minimum bid acceptable to seller; b) The seller shall provide the successful bidder a written Notice of Award by February 4, 2016; c) The successful bidder will be required to submit a five percent (5%) non-refundable deposit within five (5) days of the Notice of Award; d) The successful bidder shall submit the balance in cash at the time of closing which shall occur

no later than February 14, 2016; e) A preliminary Commitment for Title Insurance is available for review upon request; f) Customary prorations apply; g) Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids; h) Seller reserves the right to remove the property for sale at any time up to the Notice of Award; i) Property sold subject to any and all easements or rights of record; j) NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND HABITABILITY, AND SELLS THE REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVEMENTS IN “AS IN” CONDITION; k) Seller gives NOTICE that the property contains asbestos or asbestos containing materials, which the Seller will not be removing; l) Seller gives NOTICE that the property may contain lead paint; m) Buyer shall lease office space to Cherry Grade School District No. in the Cherry Grade School building until Cherry Grade School District No. 92 and Dimmick Community Consolidated School District No. 75 are combined and the new combined District has become effective; n) As long as the building remains on the property, the Buyer shall make the building available to the public; and o) Buyer shall continue existing lease of building with current tenant/lessee, the Bureau County Special Schools Bureau Educational Support Team Program.

BOARD OF EDUCATION CHERRY GRADE SCHOOL SCHOOL DISTRICT 92 BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ) ESTATE OF ) ANGELINE )

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) LISA M. SIMS a/k/a, ) LISA SIMS, ) Defendant. ) CIVIL NO. 15-1081 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Area Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356. Telephone No. 815-875-8732(4) 2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 805 N. Euclid, Princeton, Illinois 61356 3. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot 5 in East Addition to the Town (now City) of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois PIN No. #16-09-451-005 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 100 N.E. Monroe, 42 Federal Building, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2014 and thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 22 day of December, 2015. s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2016.

lows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1 in Knox Addition to the City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, running thence West on the South rightof-way line of West Clark Street, in said City of Princeton, a distance of 280 feet to the place of beginning; running thence South parallel to the West line of Section 9, in Township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, a distance of 120 feet; running thence East parallel with the South right-of-way line of said West Clark Street, a distance of 75 feet; running thence North parallel to the West line of Section 9, in Township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, a distance of 120 feet; running thence West on the South rightof-way line of West Clark Street, in said City of Princeton, a distance of 75 feet to the place of beginning, all lying and being situated in the City of Princeton, County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

PIN NO. 16-09-351-010 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 100 N.E. Monroe, 42 Federal Building, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2014 and thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 22nd day of December, 2015. s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2016.

County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 8; thence East along the North line of Section 8 for a distance of 516.2 feet to the Northeast corner of property conveyed to Gene and Barbara Michael as per Book 758, Page 784 (former Edward B. Pettegrew tract); continuing thence East along the North line of Section 8 for a distance of 231.80 feet to the Northwest corner of property contracted to William P. and Ann M. Borre as per Book 907, Page 274; thence South 7˚53’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 283.0 feet; thence South 8°59’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 370.0 feet; thence South 12°00’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 171.0 feet; thence South 3°03’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 471.60 feet to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of Illinois Route #26, said point being 66.36 feet left of Station 1431+81.41 as shown on the right-of-way plat recorded in Book 774, Page 582 and the Point of Beginning of said tract; continuing thence South 3°03’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 200.40 feet; thence South 84°20’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 211.0 feet; thence South 29°21” East along an existing fence line for a distance of 142.0 feet; thence South 87°29’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 404.0 feet; thence North 47°28’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 98.0 feet; thence South 51°28’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 200.0 feet; thence South 51°55’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 176.0 feet; thence South 50°29’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 109.0 feet; thence North 82°22’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 49.0 feet; thence South 4°09’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 120.0 feet; thence South 35°02’ West for a distance of 200.0 feet; thence North 88°11’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 290.0 feet; thence South 0°39’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 129.0 feet; thence South 88°45’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 239.0 feet; thence South 0°48’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 372.55 feet (365.0 feet deed distance) to the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 8; thence West along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 8 for a distance of 493.32 feet to a point on said Easterly right-ofway line, said point being 44.57 feet left of Station 1445+73.95 on said right-ofway plat; thence Northerly along said Easterly right-of way line being on a curve to the right having a radius of 1891.33 feet through a central angle of 18°31’2l” for an arc distance of 611.43 feet to a joint being 40 feet left of Station 1439+50 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 04°45’14” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 148.57 feet to a point being 50 feet left of Station 1438+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 4°11’48” West along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 100.50 feet to a point being 40 feet left of Station 1437+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 1°30’50” West along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 200.00 feet to a point being 40 feet left of Station 1435+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 9°00’ 50” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 153.23 feet to a point being 60 feet left of Station 1433+48.08 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 1°07’31” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 172.26 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 21.36 acres, more or less, all lying and being situated in Leepertown Township, in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

PARCEL 2 (PIN 22-20-200-006) (“Cabin Carve Out”): That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 15 North, Range 9 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, situated in Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 20; thence South 00°49’30” East 304.14 feet along the West line of the said Northwest Quarter to the intersection of said West line with the centerline of a Township Road; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the left with an arc length of 481.85 feet and a radius of 1500.00 feet with a chord bearing South 63°11 ‘26” East and a chord length of 479.78 feet along said centerline; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 356.82 feet and a radius of 1750.00 feet with a chord bearing South 66°33’08” East and a chord length of 356.20 feet along said centerline; thence

Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 134.57 feet and a radius of 1750.00 feet with a chord bearing South 58°30’29” East and a chord length of 134.54 feet along said centerline; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 140.82 feet and a radius of 350.00 feet with a chord bearing South 44°46’42” East and a chord length of 139.87 feet along said centerline; thence South 33°15’07” East 397.53 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning; thence North 61°37’36” East 167.91 feet; thence South 33°10’24” East 97.05 feet to a point in the center of a ravine; thence South 78°59’06” East 130.97 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 85°22’49” East 99.64 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 69°39’01” East 107.22 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 79°09’45” East 114.29 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 42°25’44” East 418.15 feet to a point in the center of a ravine; thence South 19°33’33” West 33.36 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 02°26’55” West 108.24 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 89°51’02” West 267.44 feet; thence South 49°06’31” West 269.45 feet to a point on the centerline of a Township road; thence North 40°53’29” West 84.34 feet along said centerline; thence North 30°08’03” West 736.18 feet along said centerline; thence North 33°15’07” West 21.67 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning, containing 8.29 acres, more or less.

Commonly known as: Strunk and Cabin Carve Out located in Bureau County, Illinois.

PINS: 23-08-100-015 and 22-20-200-006 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: single tenant commercial property and agricultural property.

E. The times specified in the judgment, if any, when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

F. The time and place of the sale is: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in the general lobby on the first floor of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

G. The terms of the sale are: This is an “AS IS” sale for cash. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down with cash or certified funds, and the balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours of the sale, and the required fee, if any, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. There will be no refunds. The real estate is subject to the unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessments, and to all easements, reservations and restrictions of record.

HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS PLLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) RENE L. FUNDERBERG a/k/a RENE ) FUNDERBERG AND UNION PLANTERS ) BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) Defendants. ) CIVIL NO. 14-1489 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Area Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356. Telephone No. 815-875-8732(4) 2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 320 W. Clark Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 3. The legal description of the real estate is: A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as fol-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) DANNY C. ELLBERG, a/k/a DAN ELLBERG, ) PAULA J. ELLBERG, LASALLE STATE ) BANK, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated ) December 5, 2011, and known as Trust No. ) 22011, MARK S. HANBACK, TERESA L. ) HANBACK, UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 15 CH 50 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder as follows: A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Thomas Le, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, 1575 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60503, Telephone: (815) 439-5289.

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: single tenant commercial property and agricultural property located in Bureau County, Illinois.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: PARCEL 1 (PIN 23·08·100·015) (“Strunk”): A tract of land lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 15 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; situated in Bureau

FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following property shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder pursuant to the Judgment of the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, in Case No. 15 CH 50, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Plaintiff v. Danny C. Ellberg, et al., Defendants.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Thomas Le, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, 1575 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60503, Telephone: (815) 4395289.

The common address and improvements of the real estate are: single tenant commercial property and agricultural property located in Bureau County, Illinois.

The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The time and place of the sale are: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in the general lobby on the first floor of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Sale terms: This is an “as is” sale for cash.

The successful bidder must deposit 10% down in cash or certified funds, and the balance is due, in certified funds, within 24 hours of the sale, and the required fee, if any, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. There will be no refunds. The real estate is subject to the unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessments, and to all easements, reservations and restrictions of record.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

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