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Dam! It’s only temporary ...

DePue was hoping for a more permanent fix

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — Here we go again ... That’s clearly what many in DePue must be thinking, as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) budged only a bit to give DePue a helping hand.

On April 6, DePue Mayor Eric Bryant along with other DePue officials, as well as Sen. Sue

Rezin (R-Peru) and Rep. Andy Skoog (D-Peru), marched into Springfield in an attempt to convince the IDNR to allow DePue to construct a semi-permanent dam where Lake DePue meets the Illinois River in order to regulate and control water levels in the lake.

That meeting in April followed another meeting which was held 10 months earlier, where the IDNR denied DePue’s request for that dam. U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-16th

District) arranged the meeting in April at the IDNR headquarters in Springfield, and Bryant was hopeful the hour-long presentation to the IDNR would result in a different decision by the agency.

Bryant’s hopes drowned last week, when he learned the IDNR again denied DePue’s request. The state agency said the dam would have a negative impact on surrounding wetlands.

The IDNR did give DePue the OK to construct a temporary dam ... again, and the agency will allow DePue to use a barge as that dam, even though the IDNR had previously denied the barge concept, Bryant said.

The village was also given an additional 15 days by the state to keep the dam in place, noting it can be put in place as early as July

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Veterans from around the county came out in force to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, including this photo from the service at Oakland Cemetery In Princeton. Nearly every town/village in the county held a service/ceremony to honor our fallen veterans, which included gun salutes, memorial recitations, the playing of “Taps” and more. See more Memorial Day photos on Page 2A. BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

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Changing times for Mobile Meals Encompassing the education Meal delivery will stay the same, but Church Women United will focus on The Closet

DEA 360 asks for continuity between all individuals fighting addiction

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By Eric Engel

PRINCETON — Since April 1971, Princeton’s Mobile Meals program has helped feed those who can’t prepare or who need help with their meals. Volunteers have donated their time to pick up a hot meal for these folks from the kitchen at Perry Memorial Hospital, along with a sack-type dinner bag, and taken it to shut-ins around the area.

While that valuable service won’t change, the organization that supports the

PRINCETON — In 2010, there were just under 15,000 murders in the United States, reaffirming the barometer of violence in the country and striking a chord in every peacekeeper. Just under 33,000 people died in car accidents that same year, so seat belt laws were strengthened; greater vehicular framework and airbags were developed; the very formation of the roads were calculated to rightfully promote safety.

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Mobile meals coordinator Debbie Rabe (from left), dispatcher Pam Cochran and delivery person Brenda Trump are a few of the people ensuring that 25 to 30 people a day receive healthy nutritional meals.

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Owen Putman (left), a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, joins Dawn Conerton, director of Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA). Putman presented CPASA members with an all-inclusive approach to battling drug abuse and addiction, called DEA 360.

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A glimpse into Memorial Day in Bureau County

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Princeton Memorial Day service

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Princeton cemetery

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Memorial Day services in Bureau

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Memorial Day in Buda

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Buda’s Memorial Day service

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Cherry’s Memorial Day service

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1, as opposed to its original decision of July 15. That date works for the annual DePue Boat Races held the last week of July, however, it won’t help those who are duck hunting in the fall. For years, DePue has been expected to remove the dam immediately following the boat races.

“Originally, they were denying us the use of the barge, but we did get permission to use the barge after our meeting on April 6,” Bryant said. “I got the letter, dated May 16, that they are going to give us permission to use the barge. They weren’t going to let us put it in until July 15, but now they will let us put it in July 1.

“There seems to be big issues for the access to Lake DePue by the river, for the fish and the boaters,” Bryant continued. “But the fishermen, the pleasure boat people, they can’t get into the lake. There’s a big mud flat there. Anybody who knows the lake, they all

DEA From Page 1A One footnote to add to these numbers … in 2010, around 38,000 Americans died from a drug overdose.

Owen Putman is a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent … the lead agency in the war on drugs. He said he has an issue with the term “war on drugs” because it has a connotation of a beginning and an end; a victor and a vanquished — and that mischaracterizes the ever-evolving enemy the entire globe faces “We have a war on violent crime, on homicides, assaults and robberies. We haven’t won any of those wars yet, but we’re not giving up, and we can’t give up here because these are our kids. That’s who’s being hurt by this,” he said while presenting his DEA 360 protocol during the Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) earlier this month.

Putman has been a DEA agent since 1990, and he believes in his mission. He said the DEA is not arresting users or kids who need treatment; rather they are out there going after the predators. To summarize his agency’s current and future approach, he used a simple phrase — all hands on deck.

“This is not something we’re going to be able to get through from enforcement perspective only,” Putman said. “That’s what the DEA does, but we need everybody’s help.”

Putman started at the beginning, mentioning cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar filtering his drugs through the islands south of Miami in the 1980s. Escobar entered into coordination with criminal organizations down in Mexico, who were all vying for control of the

agree there needs to be a structure out there to control the water. Even when the lake is at normal pool, fish can’t get out or in. A catfish or an Asian carp, isn’t going to get in there.”

Bryant said the village’s water control would consist of two, 3-foot whistles where the village could control the water, if the IDNR would allow a more permanent dam.

“We need 2 feet of water over normal pool.

We need 5 feet of water for our boat races.

There seems to be some kind of confusion down there (at the IDNR). We want to keep (the dam) in for duck hunting,” Bryant said.

“After the boat races, if you want us to let all the water back out, we will. But these duck hunters spend a lot of time and money building their blinds, but then during duck season, all we need is 1 foot of water for these guys to get to their blinds.”

On Friday, May 27, Bryant sent the IDNR a response to the IDNR’s decision.

“We’ll see where that goes,” he said. “It just makes some sense to keep some water in there when the river is low, so at least the fish can get out. The other thing this would

eliminate is large fish kills, and we’ve had them. Our shorelines have been full of dead fish.”

Bryant said he will keep trying to get a more permanent solution for the village when it comes to the dam and the ability to regulate the water.

“We are just trying to maintain during this Superfund process. If they dredge the lake, then this won’t be a problem,” he said.

When it comes to water levels in Lake DePue, the village has had to deal more than once with the fluctuating levels that threaten the town’s coveted DePue Boat Races. That event alone is a huge economic driver for DePue. Sponsored annually by the DePue Men’s Club, the proceeds from the event finance a plethora of good deeds throughout the village that benefit most all residents, including several school activities.

DePue is no stranger to “hanging in there.”

November 2015 marked 20 years since the signing of an interim consent order by the Illinois Attorney General’s office charging Exxon/Mobil and CBS/Viacom with the

responsibility of coming up with a plan to resolve the contamination issues in DePue. More than 20 years later ... DePue is still waiting on that cleanup plan.

Bryant previously told the BCR the whole Superfund cleanup process reeks with delays, manipulation of data, no passion for residents of a low-income community and environmental injustice.

Part of that Superfund cleanup would be Lake DePue, and village officials know the lake will ultimately need to be dredged to combat the contamination.

“We’ve been told by the IEPA/former site manager when dredging does occur in the lake, then there’s going to have to be a dam built,” Bryant said, adding the village is just asking for the IDNR and IEPA’s support.

Bryant said he believes the two responsible parties for the contamination/cleanup — Exxon/Mobil and CBS/Viacom — should have to pick up the tab for the permanent dam.

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border, and the lines of control continue to widen.

“If you go from San Diego, Calif. to McAllen, Texas, that is literally half the border, so it’s a wider area for them to breach,” he said, mentioning cartels based out of Mexico currently control about 80 percent of the heroin trade in the U.S. “One of the main struggles we face today is the cartels are quite ingenious.”

Most people with a pinch of knowledge about Chicago know about Al Capone’s regime in the city, and yet Putman said Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s modern organization is so much more sophisticated, ruthless and powerful it could probably destroy Capone’s old outfit in a Sunday afternoon.

The 21st Century criminal enterprise is a different breed, Putman said. They are very well-funded; they smuggle drugs in vehicles with hidden traps that are hydraulically operated, so they are almost impenetrable. The cartels construct tunnels with ventilation, electricity and rail systems to go under the border and move their drugs. These poli-drug organizations — capable of moving multiple drugs to vast locations 24 hours a day — are transportation and marketing geniuses.

“The DEA made a seizure of 800 pounds of cocaine, and with the seizure there was 100 pounds of methamphetamine. When we arrested the guy we asked him about the meth, and he said the cartels down south told him to give it away to his customers,” Putman said, explaining how these organizations are capitalizing on the addiction they’ve created. “They increase the purity of heroin, and young people look at it as a recreational drug, yet nothing could be further from the truth.”

A smarter approach

Putman is proud of the work he does and the arrests he makes, but it isn’t the total answer — hence the DEA 360 program.

Addiction has found a new face in the 21st Century, and it smiles an evil grin from the orange tint of a prescription bottle.

“There’s been a huge shift in the abuse of prescription drugs in recent years, and that’s led to the increase in heroin abuse,” Putman said, stating many low level opioids are abused and as a user’s tolerance increases, so does the desire for a stronger drug. “They get up to Oxycontin at $25 to $80 a pill, and at that price they’re looking for an alternative, and too often it’s the heroin highway in Chicago.”

Putman said doctors are the good guys, but they require education on the problem the same as everyone else. Drugs are not new, as we are a consumer market, and there’s a product for every problem.

“Not everyone who gets on prescription drugs is going to be a heroin addict because under the right setting; under the care of a doctor; and if consumed for the intended use, they have made our life so much better. But the abuse leads to addiction,” he explained, stating the push is for education, and someone who gets a tooth pulled only need five or 10 pills rather than 100.

Drugs are being distributed a number of different ways. Forged prescriptions from a small percentage of doctors who are selling pills to make money or those who lack knowledge. Pharmacies are being robbed.

The Internet is exploding as a source to buy prescription drugs.

“From 2002 to 2013, the number of overdose deaths quadrupled, and it seems like the users are getting younger and younger,” Put-

man said, noting many young people think prescription drugs are a safe alternative to street drugs because they are made in a laboratory and prescribed by a doctor, but they have the same active ingredients as heroin.

“Anyone and everyone can abuse prescription drugs, and I’ve been told the addiction stays with you, so it’s a terrible curse.”

One of the DEA’s focal points is on prescription take backs — such as those performed in local communities — because there is a perfect storm brewing. Prescription drugs lead to heroin use, and cartels feed the heroin use. El Chapo has called Chicago his home base, and even when he is locked up, his organization continues to grow.

“There’s an estimated 70,000 street gang members in the metropolitan Chicago area, and many of them make money by putting heroin on the streets,” he said, stating the cartels and the street gangs working together is a violent and toxic mixture.

Putman insisted we cannot win this by enforcement alone, but by a coalition of society against drug abuse. Cut off the tail of the snake, and it will grow back ... but cut off the head and the body withers.

“DEA 360 is a call to arms for everyone, not just law enforcement. We’re doing a good job, with people in every corner of the city putting their lives at risk, but we need everybody to be involved — educators, coaches, faith-based practitioners, anyone who can talk to the kids,” he concluded. “We need everybody’s help and we’re asking for everybody’s help, so educate yourself, and if you know somebody who’s struggling with addiction, get them the help they need.”

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Mobile Meals From Page 1A effort is. Church Women United, a group comprised of ladies from seven area churches, has decided to solely focus its efforts on The Closet, a Princeton North Main Street second-hand store. The organization will no longer be involved with Mobile Meals.

Deb Rabe, who is the current coordinator of Mobile Meals, has agreed to continue overseeing the Mobile Meals program in Princeton. Also an active member in Church Women United, Rabe said, “I feel (Mobile Meals) is vital; the service we provide helps those who need and want it. In some cases, (the meal delivery people) are the only person that person sees on a daily basis, so it gives families just a little extra security for their loved ones.”

Rabe said Mobile Meals’ recipients receive a hot lunch prepared by Perry Memorial Hospital. It is delivered between 11 and 11::45 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The cost of the hot lunch is $3.50 a day. If the recipient wishes, then a brown-bagtype lunch is also provided for the evening meal, which consists

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com of at least a sandwich and fresh fruit. Both meals collectively cost $6.10. Because the meals are prepared at the hospital, special dietary needs can be accommodated.

At this time, there are approximately 30 people who receive Mobile Meals. Rabe said there are about the same number of volunteers, including the substitute drivers. Delivery schedules are flexible, as are the meals recipients wish to receive. For information on either, call Rabe at 815-866-1963.

Marilyn Eckberg, public relations for Church Women United (CWU), said the decision to not be involved with Mobile Meals did not come easily for the group.

In fact, she said CWU labored over the idea of discontinuing its sponsorship of the program, and the group clearly supports the efforts of Rabe and those volunteers who help deliver the Mobile Meals.

Eckberg said The Closet, which was founded in 1968 by Shirley Coats and Barbara Mueller through CWU and orchestrated for many years by Pat Anson, is “a big business, though still a charity. We have two paid employees, our managers, and up to 100 volunteers.”

To date, The Closet has given

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Brenda Trump (left) and Arin Peterson, volunteers with Mobile Meals, leave Perry Memorial Hospital after picking up meals for delivery. Warm meals are provided six days a week, and a brown bag sack lunch for Sunday can be delivered with Saturday’s meal if needed. more than $1 million back to organizations in the area communities, and as the volume of business from The Closet increases, CWU has become increasingly busy with the details

of running the resale store and helping those in need, thus the reasoning for discontinuing their participation in Mobile Meals.

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Farm Bureau Foundation to sponsor Tractor Trek Event supports Ag in the Classroom

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is putting the final touches on plans for the fifth annual Tractor Trek.

The Tractor Trek will be Saturday, June 25, rain or shine. This year’s event is an effort to raise funds for the Ag in the Classroom program.

Participants will have the opportunity to share

the exciting event with other antique tractor enthusiasts as they travel through the west central portion of Bureau County. Pre-registration is required by completing a registration form by June 10. There is a registration fee of $50.

Refreshments, lunch and a fun-filled experience will be provided. The deadline to register

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is soon, space is limited. For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau by calling 815-875-6468 or Dave Doty by calling 815-303-5549.

All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, Ag in the Classroom program.

DIXON — The Bureau and Lee County farm bureaus will host their seventh annual golf outing for supporters of Ag in the Classroom. The outing will be Friday, June 24, at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon.

The tournament will be a shotgun start, four-person scramble. Tee time is 9 a.m. and lunch (provided

by Country Financial) will be served for all teams and sponsors during the event.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Bureau and Lee County Ag in the Classroom program.

Team fees will range depending on the package selected. All team registration includes 18-holes of golf, one-half cart and lunch.

If you are not a golfer but would like to support this event, several sponsorship packages are available. All proceeds will be split between Bureau and Lee County Ag in the Classroom programs.

Team registration is suggested by June 3. Teams registered after the deadline will be accepted if space is available. For more information or a registration form, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau by calling 815-8756468.

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Cynthia Springer PRINCETON — Cynthia I. “Dee Dee” Springer passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Cynthia She was Springer born in Woodstock, Ill., to Clifford and Edith (Fredeen) Flanders.

She graduated from Dixon High School in 1958. She worked at Dixon State School, Wyanet Rescue Unit as an EMT and Freedom House in Princeton. She attended the Princeton Bible Church.

She belong to Home Extension. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

She donated 16 gallons of blood.

She loved horses, flowers, sewing and knitting. She taught Sunday school and dance lessons.

A faithful wife and godly mother, Cynthia is survived by her husband, John Springer; one son, Mark (Teresa) Springer; one daughter, Karen Hullinger; one grandchild, Brandon Hullinger; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Bella Hullinger; and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Donald and Joe (Blanche) Springer, and Annette Herbert.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert J. Springer; one great-grandchild, Bently M. Hullinger; one brother-inlaw, Roger Springer; and two sisters-in-law, Janet and Connie Springer.

There will be no services.

Her body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois per her request.

Memorials may be directed to the Princeton Bible Church in memory of Cynthia.

Cremation will be accorded. The Norberg Memorial Home is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Obituary deadlines

Obituaries Helen Gambiani LADD — Helen Gambiani, 99, formerly of Ladd, passed away peacefully at 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

Helen was born on Jan. 17, 1917, in Standard to Leopoldo and Domenica Galli Eattoni. She married Bruno Gambiani on Sept. 7, 1940, at St. Patrick Church in Hennepin. He passed away on Feb. 5, 1997.

Helen attended the Florid School, a oneHelen room schoolhouse. Following graduation Gambiani from eighth grade, she worked as a domestic, and helped on the Eattoni family farm. After marriage, she farmed with her husband in Bureau County and was a homemaker and proud farm wife.

She was a member of St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church and Altar and Rosary Society, a charter member of St. Margaret’s Auxiliary, a 4-H club leader of ABC 4-H Club, as well as St. Gertrude’s Relay for Life team member. Helen enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking and will be remembered for her amazing pies, ravioli and succarines, her quilts, and her love for her family.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann (Phil) Hocking of Ladd and Kathy (Terry) Aden of Eldridge, Iowa; a son, James Gambiani of Spring Valley; a daughter-in-law, Sue Gambiani; two sisters, Della Eattoni of Princeton and Anna Brady of Spring Valley; 11 grandchildren, Tony (Elaine) Gambiani, Mary (Jeremy) Sterzinger, Pete (Jessica) Gambiani, Paul (Mary Jo) Gambiani, Matt (Autumn) Gambiani, Heather (Mark) Mautino, Allyson (Brian) Greenenwald, Brett Aden, Will Aden, Christine (John) Schaefer and Colleen (Peter) Anderson; and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael; two brothers, Joe and Lawrence Eattoni; another brother in infancy; and a sister, Mary Ruggeri.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, May 27, at Nativity of Our Lord Church (Mautino Drive location) in Spring Valley with the Rev. Harold Datzman, O.S.B., officiating. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation was held Thursday, May 26, at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley.

Memorials to be made to the donor’s choice. A guestbook may be signed and viewed at bartofh.com.

At the courthouse Spring Valley.

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Robert F. Lucas of Dalzell to Betsy A. Fluech of Dalzell.

Divorces

Scott Stephenson of Princeton and Joanne McKean of Ohio; married Dec. 6, 2014; divorced May 17, 2016.

Kevin Cole of Sheffield and Tanya (Hagerman) Cole of Sheffield; married Oct. 13, 2007; divorced May 12, 2016.

Sheldon K. VonHolten of Walnut and Mary (Bryant) VonHolten of Tampico; married Aug. 8, 2007; divorced May 10, 2016.

Traffic court

Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Disregard official traffic Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. control device — Manuela Wednesday for Thursday’s Espinosa, 44, of Princeton. paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Failure to reduce speed Saturday’s paper.

— Gerald K. McCance, 67,

lane usage — Edmund A. Foraker, 44, of Tiskilwa.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Nick S. Osborn, 35, of Sheffield.

Registration expiration — Nicole M. Bickett, 29, of Ladd.

Seat belt required (driver) — Amanda S. Anderson, 27, of Princeton; Melissa L. Beauprez-Wilson, 44, of Princeton; Hannah C. Isaacson, 18, of Wyanet.

Speeding (15-20) — Justin R. Fisher, 18, of Buda; Toreen L. Learned, 53, of Princeton; Colbi L. Schertz, 19, of Tiskilwa.

Speeding (21-25) — Ryan P. Etscheid, 30, of Spring Valley.

Unlicensed — Kyndra M. Tower, 30, of Princeton.

Unsafe equipment — Jack E. Cissell, 22, of Ladd.

The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a large volume of calls in reference to phone scams. Along with the continuous IRS scams, where they say you will be arrested if you do not send them money, they are now targeting elderly individuals, claiming to be grandchildren on vacation needing bond money from a DUI or traffic arrest. They ask for payment

with iTunes cards and other electronic or money card transfers. Please make contact with your family members, the sheriff’s office or your local police prior to sending any money. These transactions are very difficult to track and result in the loss of your money. We ask you help us educate the public by sharing this with friends and family.

Meeting Minutes • Accepted the proposal of $14,770 Sheffield Village Board from Ace in the Hole for spray patching

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board met in regular session on May 2 at the Sheffield Community Center. Mayor Bill Rosenow called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance. In order to make a quorum, the mayor was called on to vote.

The board voted to accept a bid of $7,270 by DeKezel Painting to clean and paint the pressure vessels. Lorali Heintzelman from USDA in Princeton handed out information on grants and loans available through the Department of Agriculture. Presently there is very little grant funds available. There are low interest loans, and she could assist the village through the loan application process.

The board voted to end discussions with Dr. Tim Pratt and OSF Medical group on the possible purchasing or renting of the Sheffield Community Center.

The engineer reported that he will be making some adjustments to the motor fuel expenditure proposal and will have the resolution ready for the next board meeting. He also reported that the water tower inspection scheduled for June 14 will be done by a robot camera, and that by doing this process, the tower will not need to be drained. However the village will be under a boil order after the inspection.

In other business: • An insurance check was received for the damaged backstop. This will be given to Sheffield Baseball for replacement of the backboard.

• The board voted to pay for half the cement cost of the sidewalk at 239 S. Church St. as requested by VanderMeersch.

• Rosenow informed the board that he and Clerk Pat Stier met earlier in the day with Dave Wilcoxson and Associates and William Newkirk of Newkirk and Associates, Inc. Wilcoxson informed Rosenow and Stier that his firm was no longer going to perform village audits and that he was recommending Newkirk and Associates.

Ladd Village Board

LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its meeting on May 10:

of village streets.

• Discussed a proposal from RFI Services for the investigation of interference on the village’s electric lines. Due to the high cost, a decision was made to wait until after the electric system upgrade project is complete to determine if the interference is still an issue.

• Accepted the quote of $404 from TEST Inc. for water testing.

• Approved a request to upgrade the cell phones for the public works and police departments.

• Directed the village attorney to prepare an ordinance authorizing the borrowing of $500,000 for the electric upgrade projects.

• Renewed the health insurance plan for three non-union employees.

• Heard a proposal from Next Level Technology Partners to lease space on the village’s 150,000 gallon water tower.

This would offer Internet access to Ladd citizens who wish to subscribe. Village attorney Pat Barry will review the contract.

• Approved a $50 donation to Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living.

• Reminded residents of the village’s dog leash ordinance. Complaints have been received from walkers who are being chased and harassed by dogs running at large. Violators of the ordinance will be ticketed.

• Discussed unoccupied properties in need of grass mowing.

• Tabled a decision to authorize the use of golf carts in the village.

• Heard that Ladd Library would like to sponsor a kid’s rodeo, possibly at Kennedy Park.

• Heard Mark Ramey address the board on building a garage on a vacant lot. Barry informed him that a garage is only acceptable as an accessory use to a house on the property. Since Ramey’s property does not adjoin the intended property, the garage is not an allowance use.

• Heard that Ladd School plans to change their outdoor lighting to LED and will inquire about grant money available from the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency’s program.

• Approved the payment of bills in the amount of $58,809.05.

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On the street

What is your favorite summer activity?

“My favorite summer activity is going on vacation to the beach in Mississippi.”

Ava Wallace, Cherry

“My favorite summer activities are swimming and playing with water guns.”

Jaidyn Wallace, Cherry

“My favorite summer activities are riding my bike and going swimming.”

Addilyn Podobinski, Bureau

“My favorite summer activity is swimming because I want to be a lifeguard.”

Anna Racine, Bureau

From the editor’s desk I’m glad so many of you came out to observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. A lot of time and energy goes into orchestrating these events, so if you get a chance to thank those who helped with the ceremonies throughout the county, please take a moment to give them a well-deserved pat on the back.

I was at three of Terri the area cemeteries throughout the weekSimon end, and I also saw a host of folks putting COMMENTARY flowers and plants on their loved ones’ graves. It always makes me feel good to see people being so respectful and taking care of the graves.

••• I was at Dimmick Grade School’s graduation last week to watch my youngest cousin, Kaitlynn Bauer, graduate from eighth grade. As I sat in the audience, it was neat to see the cohesive bonds between the students originally from Dimmick and those students who attend from Cherry. As far as those kids know, they are just one class, one school. Nobody cares who is from Dimmick and who is from Cherry. It was a good feeling to see those boundaries diminish. I applaud both areas for seeing past boundary lines to offer those students a great education.

••• Last Saturday, I wrote a story for this newspaper which focused on the new veterans memorial at Malden Cemetery.

Orchestrated by Berlin Township, the memorial features three flags and the names of 75 veterans who are buried there.

The memorial is beautiful, and those involved should be so proud of the accomplishment — as well as those folks from Malden who now have a fitting tribute to those military men and women who are buried there. *** Also, last week we published a story by BCR Staff Writer Eric Engel, who covers the Princeton Elementary School Board meetings each month. Engel reported on fifth-grade teacher Kevin Scruggs who approached PES Superintendent Tim Smith and the PES Board with a fresh idea on how to relay information to the PES students using a website called Mystery Science.

Apparently, the website is quite popular with PES students because if offers a hands-on approach and allows students the ability to discover what they want to discover. Scruggs said he’d be happy to dedicate his summer to put together lessons for fifth- through eighth-grade students, which align with Common Core standards. Thus, the district would have this database, which is owned and operated by PES. I applaud Scruggs and all who are working with him, as well as the administration, who embraces this outside-the-box thinking. We live in a place in time when education needs to be cutting edge, however, the financial restraints are horrendous.

“This allows us to bring the creativity of our local teachers together and have them work collaboratively in a very inexpensive way, and we can make it ours,” PES Superintendent Tim Smith said. “As Kevin (Scruggs) said, it becomes our property and would be copyrighted to us, and we could make it accessible for a fee to districts away from PES down the road.”

••• My flower gardens are beautiful this year: The wisteria is in full bloom (just ask my allergies); the peonies are fragrant and huge; the irises are vibrant and stunning. While the vegetable garden has yet to happen, there’s still hope. I hope you’re utilizing your green thumbs this season.

••• Summer festivals: Bureau County towns/villages all seem to host their own summer festivals of one kind or another. As your hometown newspaper, we want to help let other readers know about them and all the activities they encompass.

Please email your hometown festival information to us at news@bcrnews.com. Make sure you include your telephone number so we can call you with any questions we might have.

••• We’ve had a few calls from anxious parents who are wondering when their son’s/daughter’s education news will be printed. We are very fortunate in Bureau County to have so many students who excel in academics. The difficult part of that is it takes us some time to get all the education news published. Thanks for your patience.

••• We’re turning the calendar page to June ... Wow! Take some time for yourself this month. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

“My favorite summer activity is swimming because I like to play with the toys in the pool. I also like to go on vacation and to Grand Bear Lodge.”

Hunter Buettner, Bureau

The avian influence

A feathered addition to home and family Several months ago parakeets were added to my menagerie of three dogs and a large aquarium. The chosen pair were always perched together during my visits to the pet store. Very affectionate toward each other, it felt romantic to keep them together. The male is a beautiful bright green and the female is petite and bright yellow.

They were named Tito and Opal.

Tito was named after musician Tito Puente, and we had no idea it would become so appropriate.

When people heard we had gotten birds, the typical response was surprisingly negative. Apparently they were considered to be noisy nuisances, but I’ve found them to be enjoyable companions who bring another touch of color and the sound of nature to our home.

I expected our dogs to be instantly fascinated. Our Pug isn’t interested in them, however, she has been found on multiple occasions to be sitting in the chair next to the aquarium and intently watching fish, so perhaps she’s just not into birds.

Our Schnauzer, however, focused on them like a laser, and we had anticipated problems. He’s quickly learned the rules, though, and knows if he’s good, he can sit closely and watch them, for hours at a time. Our big dog has taken on the role of protector, and if he feels someone is too close, he’ll insert himself in front of the birds.

They seem to enjoy his presence and often sing as he looks on, wagging his tail.

We’ve had fun finding out which foods they like (cucumbers and carrots are a favorite) and discovering what things they enjoy having in their cage. Destroying anything woven, little wicker baskets, rope or decorative straw balls is a common pastime.

The biggest influence they’ve had on our home is musically.

They have defined tastes and rather than putting on what I’d like, I’ve been catching myself playing music for them. The biggest factor of whether they like something is the attitude of the music; it has to be happy. Bouncy dance tunes with horns and lots of melody

Dave Cook COMMENTARY seem to be preferred selections.

Whether it’s Latin jazz, reggae, Jamaican ska, calypso, big band, pop, disco, funk or classical, if it’s happy and melodic they usually love it.

Without consideration of them, I accidentally discovered one of their favorite bands. I had gotten the first season of The Monkees television show from the library because my wife had never seen it.

She enjoyed it, but Tito and Opal turned out to be intense super fans. As soon as the theme song starts they go crazy, for it and every song played throughout the show. They also seem to appreciate the comedy. By the end of the first season they were singing and squawking in time with the music.

We couldn’t make out words, but the basis for mimicry was there.

They’re also fond of applause and laugh tracks.

After returning the DVDs, I went to Blue Jay Way Records and bought a couple of Monkees records for them. As soon as the needle drops they quickly announce their approval and don’t stop until it’s over. I doubt anyone with the television network or record label ever considered marketing to the parakeet demographic.

I was at a senior center recently and a woman told me how much she enjoys her cockatiels and the companionship they provide. She brought up music, and I asked what they like. She said they absolutely love Latin jazz. I laughed, recommending Tito Puente, telling her he’s one of our bird’s favorites.

We’ve also discovered what they dislike. We recently watched a show about the evolution of heavy metal music. It was a very well done, enjoyable and informative program covering more than five decades of music, but our birds

are definitely not metalheads.

After finishing the show I intentionally began playing music and movies I knew they’d enjoy, and the response was enthusiastic.

Within days of bringing them home and before the realization of how observant they are, I watched Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” Looking back, I wonder what damage I did to their little psyches with that choice.

They don’t like anything violent, and there are even characters they dislike. While they enjoy the Soprano’s theme song (I think they like the high pitched, warbled electronic sounds that are part of it), they hate the character Paulie.

He’s a guy who’s often found to be annoying by the other characters on the show, and it’s amusing birds pick up on it as well. I guess that can be a sign of a well-written role.

I wasn’t surprised to learn they enjoy nature programs. Even if birds are a background noise to an outdoor scene, the parakeets add their songs to the mix. I was surprised though during a documentary about the Antarctic post office and the penguins gathering there for mating. They liked the penguins a lot, but when the bird that preys on them was shown, they sounded their alarm and became quite distressed. I’m pretty certain they’ve never been to the Antarctic, but they knew the danger represented by the predator.

I’ve found birds enjoyable, easy to care for and inexpensive. A few minutes a day to clean their cage and personal interaction is all they require. They’re probably the easiest of our pets to care for; fish are easiest day to day, but the regular tank cleanings take an afternoon every couple of weeks. Dogs are definitely the most time consuming, but they also provide the best level of companionship and a good bit of life’s humor. However, they’re usually indifferent to music. When hearing a new song, I’ve never thought, “Hey, I think my dog would like this.”

BCR Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews. com.

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Life&Arts

Students recognized — Bureau Valley High School held its achievement awards program on May 11. See Page 8A.

Community Notes Library program

An evening of baseball lore PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library and Laurie Anderson hosted an evening of baseball lore for baseball fans from the area who filled the public meeting room at the library to listen to raconteur Phil S. Dixon present a glimpse of the old Negro League baseball players and teams.

Dixon became interested in baseball at age 7 when he started collecting baseball cards, specializing on the old Negro baseball leagues which became defunct shortly after the “color-line” was broken in Major League baseball.

Dixon, a graduate of the University of Missouri, has been doing research on the Negro Leagues throughout his life and is the author of multiple books on baseball history. Formerly employed by the Kansas City Royals in the public relations department, he now trav-

Meeting announced — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet Thursday in Princeton.

See Page 7A.

WYANET — From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, the Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library in Wyanet will host “An Introduction To Smartphones and Safety Course,” presented by Rodney Tennison from Illinois Valley Cellular. The program is free to everyone.

Wine and beer tasting PRINCETON — The St. Louis School PTO and Hy-Vee will present a wine and beer tasting event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in Harkrader Hall at St. Louis School in Princeton. A wide variety of wine and beer will be available for tasting in addition to silent auctions, snacks, and live music by Al and Jeannie Brown. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For ticket information, call 815-872-8521 or Laury Mavity at 815-915-6360.

Make Someone Happy Photo contributed

Laurie Anderson (from left), host for the Princeton Public Library, is pictured with Dick Volker and Phil S. Dixon. els throughout the United States and Canada with his power-point presentation

complete with many anecdotes about past baseball history. He is a founder and

board member of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

Newell featured as exceptional senior

Photo contributed

LaMoille FFA members participate in contest

ROCK ISLAND — Ashley Newell, an Augustana senior from Mendota majoring in psychology and sociology, has been featured in the 2016 “More Than I Imagined” web series, where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors reflect on what they’ve accomplished at Augustana and discuss plans for their futures. Her “More Than I Imagined” profile may be viewed at http://www. augustana.edu/x64868. xml. To be included in “More than I Imagined,” seniors must be nominated by an Augustana faculty member or coach as an outstanding student.

• Happy 3rd birthday, on Wednesday, June 1, to Briinuh DePauw. Love Mom, Jazzlyn, RayyLee, Mimi and Nana.

• Happy birthday on Tuesday, May 31, to Mary Hull.

Quilters guild will meet on Thursday PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton.

Participants should enter through the front door just off Main Street.

The program will be Claudia Mikyska, who will teach Embroidery 101.

The program committee

will provide supplies for the small project to be done that evening.

Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. Those interested in attending should contact Nancy Otto so there will be enough kits.

There will be no workshop this month.

For membership information, call Nancy Otto at 815-224-2563.

Seventh annual Living Works Suicide Walk on June 4 PRINCETON — The seventh annual Living Works Suicide Walk will be Saturday, June 4, in Princeton.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Darius Miller Park.

The walk starts at 10 a.m. and continues to Zearing Park where closing ceremonies will include music, guest speakers, raffle items and a balloon launch.

Registration forms are available on Facebook or at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

The LaMoille FFA chapter participated in the Section 2 livestock judging contest held in Mt. Carroll on March 19. The participants judged three classes of cattle, three classes of swine and three classes of sheep. They also had to answer five questions per species.

There were 30 contestants in the section and seven teams. The LaMoille FFA team placed second, with Luke Lovgren placing 10th, Kaitlyn Hildebrand placing sixth and Clay Sundberg placing first.

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BVHS recognizes students during achievement awards program MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School held its achievement awards program on May 11. The following students were recognized, Perfect attendance — Ethan Ainley, Robert Aukes, Savanna Bell, Jacob Callahan, Joseph Green, Courtney Hoagland, Andrew Mazzei, Breanna Richardson, Austin Wierzbicki, Hannah Williams and Kenny Wolfe.

Mentors — Stephanie Christian, Treyson Dale, Jay Edlefson,Justin Fisher, Andrew Fordham, Chelsea Higgins, Abbey Howes, Tess Kopp, Josie Lind, Taylin Ritter, Kaylee Towne and Emily Wall.

American Legion awards — Emily Wall and Harrison Brousseau; honorable mention, Jenna Hansen and Treyson Dale.

D.A.R. Award — Tess Kopp.

S.A.R Award — Harrison Brousseau.

Illinois State Scholars — Harrison Brousseau, Chelsea Higgins, Richard Lootens, Kyle Reilly and Emily Wall.

President’s Education Award — Harrison Brousseau, Justin Fisher, Chelsea Higgins, Richard Lootens, Ashley Phillips and Emily Wall.

Sauk Scholar — Anna Harshman.

U.S. Marine Corps Awards, Distinguished Athlete Award — Darcy Kepner and Andrew Fordham.

U.S. Marine Corps Awards, Scholastic Excellence Award — Samantha Stocking and Richard Lootens.

U.S. Marine Corps Awards, Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence — Kurt Bitting.

Veterans of Foreign Wars — Tess Kopp and Andrew Fordham.

Voice of Democracy — Emily Wall, first; Maggie Kelly, second; and Abbey Howes, third.

Princeton Moose Lodge — Katelyn Aukes.

Shirley and Dale Espel Scholarship —

Katelyn Aukes.

Mediacom Scholarship — Chelsea Higgins.

Unity Point Health Volunteer Service — Kenneth Johnson.

Chad Sarver/Gary Carl Memorial Scholarship — Abbey Howes.

CPS Scholarship — Jay Norden.

Pass It Along Scholarship — Jay Norden, Abbey Howes and Jenna Hansen.

Rock River Lumber & Grain Scholarship — Madalyn Dahl.

Educators of Beauty Scholarship — Savannah Brunoehler.

Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation Award — Margaret Kelly.

Student Council representatives — seniors Abbey Howes, Maggie McReynolds, Jay Norden and Emily Wall; juniors Josie Lind, Taylin Ritter, Samantha Roberts and Kaylee Towne; sophomores Kurt Bitting, Ellen Johnson, Joshua Monier and Sophia Myong; and freshmen Saige Barnett, Marissa Endress, Emily Fordham and Elijah Lind.

TRAC 15 Art Conference — Hunter Schoff, Caitlyn Starr, Grace Risatti, Carrington Musil, Savanna Bell, Breonna Balensiefen, Katelyn Splitt, Alexandria Geary, Ember Cork, Christian Terzoli, Garrett Scott and Kristy Mathas.

IAEA Poster Youth Art Month and Best of Show — Savanna Bell.

IVCC Art Awards — Breonna Balensiefen, Savanna Bell and Carrington Musil.

Scholastic Art Awards — Breonna Balenseifen and Savanna Bell.

Outstanding Artist Award — Savanna Bell.

Illinois Art Education Association Traveling Art Show — Breonna Balensiefen.

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Award — Alexandria Geary and Savanna Bell, first; Breonna Balensiefen and Katelyn Splitt, second; Grace Risatti, Nataleigh Nugent

and Ashley Everson, third; and Caitlyn Starr, Carrington Musil, Colton Reuter, Hunter Schoff, Kimberly Peters, Lynne Swanson and Victoria Balensiefen, honorable mention.

Bausch & Lomb Award — Hunter Schoff.

Business Award — Kelsey Dawson.

Family and Consumer Science — Stephanie Christian.

Science Award — Tess Kopp.

Grant Andresen Senior Social Studies Award — Tess Kopp.

U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athletes — Ashley Phillips and Treyson Dale.

Athletic Booster Club Sportsmanship — Darcy Kepner and Andrew Fordham.

Bob O-Bryant 12 Star Awards — Treyson Dale, Andrew Fordham and Sidney Kolb.

Four-year plaques — Katelyn Aukes, Scholastic Bowl; Thomas Brummel, football; Harrison Brousseau, golf; Shawn Christiansen, football; Treyson Dale, football, basketball and track; Savannah Dean, volleyball and basketball; Alyssa Duckworth, cheerleader; Russell Fargher, baseball; Andrew Fordham, football, basketball and baseball; Jenna Hansen, dance team; Chelsea Higgins, dance team; Abbey Howes, dance team and track; Darcy Kepner, basketball and softball; Sidney Kolb, volleyball, basketball and softball; William Konneck, football; Richard Lootens, football; Jay Norden, golf; Yulian Osorio cross country and basketball; Ashley Phillips, softball; Evan Ringle, baseball; and Samantha Stocking, volleyball.

TRAC Academic All-Conference, seniors Katelynn Aukes, Scholastic Bowl; Breonna Balensiefen, cheer; Savanna Bell, cheer; Harrison Brousseau, golf and Scholastic Bowl; Stephanie Christian, cheer; Trey Dale, Football, basketball and track; Courtney Ehnle, flags; Justin Fisher, football; Kylee Green, cheer;

Jenna Hansen, dance; Chelsea Higgins, dance and Scholastic Bowl; Abbey Howes, dance and track; Maggie Kelly, cheer; Darcy Kepner, volleyball, basketball and softball; Dana Kepner, basketball and softball; Rick Lootens, football; Jessica Loudenburg, track; Jay Norden, golf; Yulian Osorio, basketball and cross country; Ashley Phillips, softball; Sam Stocking, volleyball and softball; Kalynn Sullivan, volleyball and softball; and Christian Terzoli, Scholastic Bowl.

TRAC Academic All-Conference, juniors April Atkins, cheer; Erica Buckman, cheer; Jay Edlefson, football and basketball; Alex Elmore, Scholastic Bowl; Nick Glubczynski, Scholastic Bowl; Chase Gripp, football; Megan Hunt, volleyball; Lexi Jacobs, track; Tiana Kennedy, volleyball and track; Dana Macklin, softball; Marissa Mungia, cross country, basketball and track; Hunter Schoff, football and track; Sydney Sweenie, cross country; Kaylee Towne, track; Savannah Wall, cross country and basketball; Heather Williams, cross country TRAC Academic All-Conference, sophomores Kurt Bitting, cross country and Scholastic Bowl; Jade Blackert, cheer; Austin Catton, cross country; Gabe Cook, golf; Drake Davis, football; Alex Geary, cheer; Courtney Hoagland, cheer; Christen Hurley, basketball; Ellen Johnson, basketball; Spencer Marquez, golf and basketball; Addison Moreland, basketball; Nataleigh Nugent, cross country; Alex Peck, football; Andrew Petros, basketball; Laura Phillips, softball; Brad Sierens, cross country; Haley Weidner, cross country; Nicole Wirth, basketball.

TRAC Academic All-Conference, freshmen Kale Barnett, basketball; Saige Barnett, volleyball and basketball; Trevor Griffin, cross country; Allan Kerber, golf; Kylee Hoagland, cheer; and Hannah Williams, cross country.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016 • 9A TRAC All-Stars — Bureau Valley High School will host the Three Rivers Conference All-Star Basketball Games Friday, June 3. The girls tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.

IHSA Boys State Track & Field

Three-mendous

Bruins trio adds up to runner-up state finish

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

CHARLESTON — Three kids, five medals, 32 points. Add that all up and they brought home a second-place finish to St. Bede Academy in the IHSA Class 1A Boys State Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University Saturday, May 28.

The St. Bede trio of sophomore Bret Dannis and seniors John Barnes and Baylee Hopps made school history indeed Saturday. Dannis won the state title in both the 110 high hurdles and 300 intermediate hurdles while Barnes medaled twice in the weights, taking second in the discus and seventh in shot put. Hopps threw in a ninth-place effort in the triple jump.

The Bruins’ 32 points were second only to New Berlin, which racked up 46 points to claim the state championship. Rock Island Alleman came in third (31) followed by Gibson City-Melvin Sibley (29) and Bismarck-Henning (28) to round out the top five.

It is St. Bede’s first trophy in IHSA State Track and Field competition and matches the runner-up finish of Hall in 1999 as the top finish in Bureau County history. Princeton placed third in 1981.

“It feels great to bring this one home for St. Bede,” said Dannis, a sophomore from Arlington. “It feels great to know that us three guys can come down here and accomplish such a big feat. We really came together as a team and made it work. It really shows how important team is instead of just focusing on the individual aspect of it.”

The fact that just three of them could do so well in the team standings was amazing to John Barnes.

“I knew we were all solid as individuals, but I didn’t imagine we would do that,” said the Hollowayville product.

Barnes father, Ron, the SBA head coach, was equally amazed.

“I would have never believed it, but everybody was saying it

St. Bede’s Dominque Schupp takes a throw to third base as a ReedCuster player slides in safely in Saturday’s Seneca 2A Sectional title game.

BCR photo/ Kevin Hieronymus

BCR photo/Curtis Odell

Princeton senior Lenny Mead finished fourth in the Class 2A 300 IH.

Mead saves best for last Clippers 4x800 crew lands medal

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Doiron (39.14).

“For me coming down here as a sophomore and getting these two first-place medals is really something special,” he said. “I just can’t thank everyone who supports me throughout the sea-

CHARLESTON — Lenny Mead saved his best for last and couldn’t have asked for a better way to go out.

The new Princeton High School graduate not only landed a fourth-place medal in the 2A 300 intermediate hurdles, but broke his own school record with a time of a 38.59. He put PHS on the 2A board with six points.

He lowered his time each step of the way. He was seeded fifth (39.49) coming off sectionals and fourth (39.30) heading into Saturday’s finals.

“I am really satisfied that I ran my best race during finals. It was a great way to end my high school career,” Mead said.

“We’re extremely proud of him,” PHS coach Dan Foes said.

Mead may not have ran his last race as he is considering running for Lewis University, where his sister, Zoe, runs, or Augustana College.

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BCR photo/Curtis Odell (above) Shaw Media Service photo/Michael Krabbenhoeft (right)

It only took three Bruins to make school history in Charleston over the weekend, where St. Bede’s Baylee Hopps (left), John Barnes and Bret Dannis pooled their talents to bring home a state-runner-up finish in IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field competition. It is the first state track trophy for the Bruins program. Dannis (right) finishes off the 300 intermediate hurdles with a first-place finish. He also won the 110 high hurdles to complete the hurdles sweep. before we left. You start looking at what has placed in the past and you know that 30 points can get you pretty far usually and we started scheming and seeing what we could do and by golly we did it,” he said.

Dannis, who returned to track this spring after a devastating leg

injury in football, simply blew away the field, especially in the 110 HH. He clocked a 14.25, more than a half-second faster than runner-up Trey Miller (14.78), a junior from Lewistown. The 300 IH was a lot closer race with Dannis completing the loop in 38.89 to nose out Chester senior Lucas

Bruins make last stand against Reed-Custer

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SENECA — The clock may have struck midnight, but the St. Bede Bruins had another magical postseason run.

Coming off a 2015 state tournament run, this year’s Bruins bunch entered the postseason with a sub .500 14-15 record. They not only won the 2A regional cham-

pionship, but advanced to the sectional finals, falling to Braidwood Reed-Custer 3-1 Saturday, May 28.

The Bruins bow out with a 17-16 record.

“We played well, they played better. There were a couple mistakes we made and they took advantage of. This is what it comes down to,” St.

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Seneca 2A Sectional finals Braidwood Reed-Custer 3, St. Bede 1 • Keys to the game: R-C pitcher Eddie Wilkins struck out 14 and scattered four hits. Bruins stranded two runners on base in the second and fourth innings.

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St. Bede’s John Barnes throws during shot put finals at state track Saturday. He placed seventh in the shot to go with a runner-up finish in the discus.

son enough.”

Dannis’ hurdles sweep matches the feat turned in by Bruin Brent Barth in 1976, who won both the 330-yard low hurdles and 120yard high hurdles. Barth repeated his title in the 120-yard highs in 1977 with St. Bede’s Chet Nosalik taking them in 1978.

Ron Barnes said Dannis made an incredible comeback, not knowing if he’d even be able to compete this year.

“He’s a competitor and I think that made him stronger and it showed with two PRs at state on the finals day,” the Bruins coach said.

While he was elated with the team showing and bringing home two medals, Barnes was a little bit disappointed with his individual finishes, especially the discus. He came in as the No. 1 seed with a sectional throw of 1843, and had to settle for second.

In Thursday’s semifinals, he had to make a “safe” throw of 167-9 after starting with two scratches. Then Saturday, Barnes mustered up a throw of 170-9 on his final fling, which came in second behind state champ Devin Jones of DuQuoin, who went 172-11.

“I’m happy with my two medals. I didn’t quite perform as well as I wanted, but I’m happy ending with two medals,” he said.

“We all performed well and in the end our individual effort paid off as a team.”

Barnes has worked on the weight throws

with his father since the sixth grade. Their practices became a daily routine this year with Barnes’ parents living at the academy now as border parents and being so close to the practice rings at school.

“He’s just a hard worker as you know that from wrestling. He didn’t take a day off,” Ron Barnes said of his son. “He was little a disappointed in himself; he wanted another first place (to go with state wrestling championship). He struggled a little bit in discus throwing out of bounds and such (Thursday), but his last throw of the day (Saturday) was his best of the weekend. He at least held it together and came up with a good one to get that second place.”

Hopps, a senior from LaMoille, did his part in the state runner-up finish, securing the ninth-place and final medal with a jump of 43-5, his personal record. State champ Ethan Meyer, a senior from Vandalia, topped the field at 45-11.

“Coming in as senior, we really expected him the last couple years to make that trip down there and see what it was all about,” Ron Barnes said. “Coach (Dave) Safranski helped out a lot this year. He’s great at the jumps and helped Baylee fix a couple things and got him what he needed to get that place.

“He had that drive at the end. He’s a competitor also and really wanted to get that medal. His point definitely played an important role in us making that second over Alleman by one point.”

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The Clippers crew of Romeo Blackburn (left), Alan Stamberger, Thomas Stamberger and Josh Gross teamed up for a ninth-place medal in the 4x800 relay in 1A State Competition Saturday.

State From Page 9A Like Mead, the Amboy/LaMoille 4x800 relay went out with a bang.

The Clippers crew of seniors Josh Gross and Alan Stamberger and freshman Thomas Stamberger of LaMoille teamed up with senior Romeo Blackburn of Amboy to finish in ninth place with a time of 8:19.79. They reset the LaMoille school record they just set Thursday to qualify for finals.

“This accomplishment is something that can never be taken away from us.

We worked hard and ran our hearts out one last time. And in the end we were able to stand with the best 4 by 800 relay

teams in the state,” Gross said.

“After we were given our medals we all looked at each other and said, ‘We did it.’ It was a very special moment for all of us including our team, coaches, families and fans.”

Blackburn set a new Amboy school record in the 3200 with a time of 10:01.74 to placed 11th, two spots out of the medal hunt.

Alan Stamberger said it’s been his goal to make state in the 4 by 800 for a long time.

“Making it to state was a great feeling,” he said. “For us seniors it was very memorable and for me to make it down with my brother was a great experience.”

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Ohio High School award winners Ohio High School held its athletic awards night for the 2015-16 school year. Johnee Schulte (from left) and Lexi Loftus were named as OHS Athletes of the Year while Paige Conner and Dustin Fultz received the Bob Bickett Athlete Awards. Schulte also received the Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award.

Spring Creek sets Junior Golf slate SPRING VALLEY — Spring Creek Golf Course is preparing for the 2016 junior golf season.

There will be a camp for all IV juniors June 4-12; the camp includes five lessons with a fee of $65.

The junior league will be held Fridays beginning June 17, open to all IV golfers. Ages 6-8 will play five shortened holes; ages 9-11 will play nine shortened holes; and ages 12-13 and 14-18 will play nine holes.

There will also be skill building days open to all golfers July 11, July 20, July 29, Aug. 2 and Aug. 11 from 5 to 6:15 p.m.

The Illinois Valley Junior Golf Championship is Monday, Aug. 1.

The SC Junior Golf Pamphlet is available online at www.springcreek-golfcourse.com or call the pro shop 815-894-2137 for all details.

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High schools Bloomington 1A Sectional Saturday: Title - LeRoy 6, Ottawa Marquette 4 Seneca 2A Sectional WEDNESDAY: Reed-Custer 7, Illiana Christian 3 #6 St. Bede 11, Beecher 0 (5 innings) Saturday: Title - Reed-Custer 3, #6 St. Bede 1 St. Bede 001 000 0 - 1 4 1 Reed-Custer 100 101 x - 3 5 1 WP: Wilkins. LP: Bartley.

ST. BEDE (17-16): Szczepaniak cf 3-0-0-0, Bartley p-ss 3-0-0-0 (BB, K), Booker 1b 3-0-0-0 (3 K), Sapp rf 3-1-10 (SB, K), Shipp lf 3-0-1-0, Plankenhorn ss-p 3-0-2-0, Schupp 3b 3-0-0-0 (2 K), Eustice c 3-0-0-0 (K), Knoblauch dh 3-0-0-0 (2 K), Sanchez 2b 0-0-0-0.

Totals: 27-1-4-0. Bartley (L, 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 K, 1 BB), Plankenhorn (1.1

IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB).

Reed-Custer (26-5)): Schoonover cf 2-1-1-2 (2B, SB), O’Donnell ss 3-11-1 (HR), Walden 1b 3-0-1-1, Muraski c 3-0-1-0, Wilkins p 3-1-1-0, Headrick dh 3-0-1-0 (2B), Weitsel lf 3-0-0-0, Fierro 2b 3-0-0-0, Loomis rf 2-0-0-0. Totals: 25-3-6-2. Wilkens (W, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 14 K).

Morrison 2A Sectional Saturday: Title - Rockford Lutheran 3, Stillman Valley 1 Lisle 2A Super-Sectional Monday: DePaul College Prep vs.

Braidwood Reed-Custer (26-5), 7 p.m.

Softball

High schools Stillman Valley 2A Sectional Saturday: Title - #1 Stillman Valley 13, #1 Morrison 0 Monmouth United 2A Sectional Saturday: Title - #1 Rockridge (315) 5, #1 Carthage Illini West 2 East Peoria 2A Super-Sectional MONDAY: Rockridge (31-5) vs.

Stillman Valley.

Bede coach Bill Booker said. “What we’ve done this postseason, I can talk to two newspaper guys, I can talk to people in the Illinois Valley, we had no chance what so ever (to get this far). How many teams are there in 2A, 270? And we are in the last 16. So I’ll take that. I’m proud of these guys. “For us to do everything we did and end with a loss like this, a tough competitive loss, that’s baseball. Losing is misery, but when you step back and take a look at what these kids have done and how hard they’ve played and how much they’ve improved when we’re getting beat by Hall 14-2 Game 2, you’ve got to be proud of them.�

St. Bede senior Nate Bartley took a flashback back to that Hall game to see how far the Bruins have come. “The first time we played Hall, first fly ball of the game, routine to left, dropped. I threw one into center off the mound. It was anemic.� he said. “What we’d have, one error today?

We had two against Hall, none against Beecher, none against PC. That just speaks volumes to our work ethic, the coaching staff. Just how hard we worked to get here. It wasn’t easy. “Last year it came real easy. We knew we were good; we were good from Day 1. We worked hard, but it didn’t take near as much work as it did this year. And I’m so proud of these guys and I love them to death.�

The teams played to a 1-1 tie through 3 1/2 innings, the Bruins tying the game up in the top of the fourth.

Junior right fielder Josh Sapp sneaked a single past Comets first baseman Jordan Walden to lead off the fourth, and Nick Plankenhorn dropped his second bloop safely to right. With two outs, Comets third baseman Mason Roach was unable to field a grounder by SBA catcher Bryant Eustice, allowing Sapp to score to tie the game.

The Comets answered quickly with an unearned run in the bottom of the fourth. Comets pitcher Eddie Wilkins singled and gave way to courtesy runner Tommy Shaw. With two outs, Plankenhorn, the Bruins shortstop sailed a throw past first baseman Brady Booker, enabling Shaw to score

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

St. Bede’s Josh Sapp gets a leg up, beating the tag at third base in Saturday’s Seneca 2A Sectional title game against Braidwood Reed-Custer. to put the Comets ahead 2-1.

Reed-Custer shortstop Neil O’Donnell put a charge into a Bartley offering for a solo shot over the left field fence to put the Comets up 3-1. It was a pitch Bartley said he’d like to have back. “Fastball, 2 and 0 (count). Only went in there about 30 miles per hour and he sent it out about 120,� said Bartley, who pitched 4.2 innings before giving way to Plankenhorn in the fifth. “2-0; I knew I had to pitch to contact and he made me pay leaving one belt high.�

Wilkins, the R-C pitcher, took care of the rest. The hard-throwing junior right-hander, allowed only one other base runner the rest of the way, pitching around a lead-off error in the seventh. He struck out the next two Bruins, finishing with 14 punch-outs for the game with just four hits allowed. “He’s fantastic. He was great, man,�

Bartley said. “He threw hard, he used the off speed, he spotted up and he battled. Sometimes, you just got to tip a cap to a guy, because we’ve been hot, and he just shut us down.�

Booker described Wilkins as a bulldog on the mound, “I said during the game, ‘I like this kid.’ He’s a good one,� Booker said. “I know they have another kid that’s

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The Bruins had their chances to score more. They put the first two men on safely in the second when Braidy Shipp and Plankenhorn singled back-to-back. Wilkins proceeded to strike out the next three to get out of trouble and went on to fan the Bruins top of the order in the third.

They also left two runners on base in the fourth inning after scoring their only run. “Yeah, we did have our chances.

We needed a key two-out hit here and a key hit there, and just didn’t get it today,� Booker said.

While he may have been the lone senior for St. Bede, Bartley said there were a lot of good leaders on the team and he knows he’s leaving it good hands. “St. Bede baseball is a great program. I love my teammates and they will continue to work hard even when I’m gone,� he said.

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Requesting a 15’ front yard VARIATION at the following location: (EX 3.08 AC TR) W PT NW COR NE 1/4 , 18.74 Acres Section 28, La Moille Township Parcel: # 05-28-200-010 Common Location: East side of 2650 E. St., just south of 2600 N. Ave. The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 13-TX-01(20), PIP-West, LLC. To: Troy Lashbrook; Occupant of; Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Attorney General; Bureau County Clerk; and all other persons/ entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: The North 1/3 of Lot 4 in Block 14 in the “Town, now Village of Sheffield”, Bureau County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 14-19-158-015 On May 13, 2016, PIP-West, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201200088 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Bureau County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Bureau County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. in Courtroom 210. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 13-TX-01(18), ETC Darrell Hoover IRA #Z134239.

To: David L. Morse; Occupant of; First State Bank of Van Orin; Bureau County Clerk; and all other persons/ entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: The West 49½ feet of Lot 8 and the East 42 feet of Lot 7 all in Block 2 in “Smith and Stacy’s Addition to the Village of Malden, Bureau County, Illinois.”

Permanent Index No. 11-29-357-007 On May 13, 2016, ETC Darrell Hoover IRA #Z134239 filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201200061 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Bureau County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Bureau County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. in

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location: W 2 AC L 9 SE NE, 2 Acres Section 18, Macon Township Parcel E # 20-18-200-014 Common Location:C East side of 650 E. StP just north of 950 N Ave The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5,t Courthouse, 700 S. MainP St., Princeton, Illinoiso C 61356.

A public hearing onP said application will beI held on Thursday, JuneW 16, 2016 at 7:00 o’clocko p.m. at the BureauG County Courthouse in6 the Boardroom on theC a second floor.

All persons interestedI and all persons desiringP to object should appearP at the hearing to present6 their objections.

ZONING BOARD OFe APPEALSt Barry Welberso CHAIRMANC Published in the Bureau7 County Republican MayP o 31, 2016.

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON-FLETCHER SD L 6 B 796 P 826 D 93-5507 LOT SIZE 114.04X132.65 IRREG. TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing.

All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30/45 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Home is being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

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BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Chad Joos, 9498 650 E. St., Neponset, IL 61345, has filed an application for a VARIATION to build a 32’ x 46’ pole building 20’ from North property line, needs 30’. Requesting a 10’ side yard VARIATION. Also requesting a NONCONFORMING USE VARIATION to operate a woodworking shop and business in proposed pole building (detached accessory structure). Ordinance requires home occupations to be inside the home at the following

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JAMES A. EBLE SR & DIANE EBLE, PRINCETON, IL

SAT., JUNE 11, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com **REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, June 2 Time: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** REAL ESTATE Three Bedroom Vinyl Sided Ranch Home w/ Enclosed Four Season Front Porch w/ Heater & Two Car Attached Garage; Home Consists of Three Bedrooms, Lg. Eat in Kitchen w/ Newer Wood Cabinets (Appliances to be Sold w/ Real Estate Including: Smooth Top Amana Electric Range, Over the Stove GE Spacemaker Microwave, Whirlpool Refrigerator & Maytag Dishwasher) Lg. Living Room/Dining Room Combination, One Bath w/ Tub/Shower Combination; Home has Electric Baseboard Heat & Central Air PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LOVELY MOVE IN READY RANCH HOME LOCATED ON SOUTH MAIN STREET IN PRINCETON, IL LEGAL DESCRIPTION PT SW NW SW B 666 P 196 86-2578 LOT SIZE 100 x 90 TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing.

All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Home is being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

PLEASE NOTE: PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AFTER THE REAL ESTATE-FULL LISTING IN NEXT WEEKS PAPER.

MAJORIE WALTERS,

SELLER: PRINCETON, IL

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) CHARLES W. ) PHILHOWER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-31 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Charles W. Philhower. Letters of office were issued to Charles R. Philhower of P.O. Box 12, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 and William J. Philhower of 1114 Timothy Court, Geneseo, Illinois 61254 as Independent Co-Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Co-Executors, or both,

on or before November 17, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Co-Executors is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Co-Executors and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 12th day of May, 2016.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

IRA #Z134239.

To: Clarence E. Brown, Jr.; Occupant of; MTAG, Guardian for MGD; Bureau County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Commencing at a point 123 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot 21 in the “Original Town, now City of Princeton” and thence running South 88 feet; thence West 135 feet to the center or middle North and South line of said Lot; thence North 80 feet; thence East 135 feet to the place of beginning, Bureau County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 16-16-352-028 On May 13, 2016, ETC Darrell Hoover IRA #Z134239 filed a

Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201200148 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Bureau County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Bureau County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. in Courtroom 210. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

ETC Darrell Hoover

IRA #Z134239, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 24, 31 and June 7, 2016.

even width off the East side of the West 1/2 of Lot 7 in “Bases Second Addition to the Village of Malden, formerly Wiona, Bureau County, Illinois.”

Permanent Index No. 11-32-127-017 On May 13, 2016, PIP-West, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201200066 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Bureau County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession

of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Bureau County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 210. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PIP-West, LLC, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 24, 31 and June 7, 2016.

Notice is given of the death of Mary Louise Dean. Letters of Office were issued on April 21, 2016 to Susan Lynn Andris as Independent Representative whose attorneys are Barash & Everett, LLC. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 16, 2016, (6 months from date of first publication). Any claim not filed by that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Barash & Everett, LLC Attorney for Executor Address 211 W. 2nd Street, Kewanee, IL 61443 (309) 852-5555 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 13-TX-01(22), ETC Darrell Hoover

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARY LOUISE ) DEAN, ) Deceased. ) No. 2016-P-06 CLAIM NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 13-TX-01(21), ETC J. Horlbogen IRA #Z029483.

To: Gary Evans; Occupant of; James Baker; City of Princeton; UMB Bank, N.A., Custodian for FRHL; Bureau County Clerk; and all other persons/ entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Lot 14 and the North 1/2 of Lot 13 in “Union Addition to the City of Princeton”, Bureau County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 16-09-379-001 On May 13, 2016, ETC J. Horlbogen IRA #Z029483 filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 201200133 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued

by the Bureau County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Bureau County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 210. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

ETC J. Horlbogen IRA #Z029483 Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 24, 31 and June 7, 2016.

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2016.

successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid balance, by certified funds, and payment of the balance of the successful bid, in certified funds, must occur within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Premises will not be open for inspection and is sold AS-IS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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. For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com.

Pierce and Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file #PA1408248.

Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I693872 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 24, 31 and June 7, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Spring Valley City Bank, ) An Illinois Banking Corporation, ) Defendants. ) vs. ) Steven A. Prokup, Jeff Siebert, Unknown ) Owners and Non-Record Claimants or ) Other Unknown Occupants ) Plaintiff, ) NO. 2015-CH-76 IN CHANCERY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Residential Foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause on January 14, 2016, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Stanley A. Woof, Jr., Vice President & Loan Officer, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone number (815)663-2211 ; B) The common address and other common descriptions, if any of the real estate is: 335 W Walnut Street, Ladd, IL 61329 C) The legal description of the mortgaged real estate and the common address or other common description if any is: Lot Numbered One (1) in Block Numbered Nine (9) in the Village of Ladd, Bureau County, Illinois; excepting the underlying coal, fireclay and mining rights without entering upon the surface thereof (Permanent Index No. 18-09-433001) D)A Description of the improvements on the real estate is a single family residence.

E) the property will not be open for inspection.

F) The time and place of the sale are: June 30, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356 G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney; Property is sold “AS IS”.

H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff: 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, ) SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, ) N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE ) REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ) ASSET BACKED SECURITIES 2006-3, ASSET- ) BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 ) PLAINTIFF ) ) VS RONALD J DE PAUW A/K/A RONALD J ) DEPAUW A/K/A RONALD PAUW; MISTY ) M DE PAUW A/K/A MISTY M DEPAUW ) A/K/A MISTY PAUW; ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 93 207 EAST FOURTH STREET MINERAL, IL 61344 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2015, The Judicial Sales Corp in BUREAU County, Illinois, will on June 16, 2016 in Bureau County Courthouse700 South Main St (East Door), Princeton, IL 61356, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of BUREAU, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9) IN RAKESTRAW’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MINERAL, SITUATED IN COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 13-08-301-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 207 EAST FOURTH STREET, MINERAL, IL 61344 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $165,726.45.

Sale shall be under the following terms: The

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SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE Notice is hereby given that the Bureau County Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program waiting list June 8, 2016 through June 30, 2016. Applications may be obtained at the BCHA office located at 444 South Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. One night only: Thursday, June 9, 2016 applications accepted until 7:00 pm. Applicants should bring birth certificates and social security cards for all household members, as well as photo IDs for everyone 18 years and over. For information, call (815) 879-8106. Applicants presently on waiting lists for other housing programs must apply separately for the Section 8 program and will not lose their position on other waiting lists.

The Bureau County Housing Authority does not allow “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, EQUAL HOUSING limitation or discrimination”.

OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Spring Valley City Bank vs Prokup, et al Bureau County Circuit Court Cause No. 15-CH-76 Residential property situated at 335 W Walnut Street, Ladd, IL 61329, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the Bureau County Sheriff on June 30, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356. The terms of the sale are 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney; Property is sold “AS IS”.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff For further information contact Stanley A. Wolf, Jr., Vice President, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley Illinois 61362, telephone (815) 663-2211.

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. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau Count Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, ) SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE ) BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF ) OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ) BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED ) SECURITIES 2006-3, ASSET-BACKED ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) RONALD J DE PAUW A/K/A RONALD J ) DEPAUW A/K/A RONALD PAUW; MISTY ) M DE PAUW A/K/A MISTY M DEPAUW ) A/K/A MISTY PAUW; ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 93 207 EAST FOURTH STREET MINERAL, IL 61344 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2015, The Judicial Sales Corp in BUREAU County, Illinois, will on June 16, 2016 in Bureau County Courthouse 700 South Main St (East Door), Princeton, IL 61356, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of BUREAU, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: TAX NO. 13-08-301-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 207 EAST FOURTH STREET, MINERAL, IL 61344 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $165,726.45.

Sale shall be under the following terms: The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid balance, by certified funds, and payment of the balance of the successful bid, in certified funds, must occur within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Premises will not be open for inspection and is sold AS-IS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

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. For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com.

Pierce and Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file #PA1408248.

Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I693872 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 24, 31 and June 7, 2016.

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Look at each piece of sports equipment below for one minute. Then cover this box with your hand. Can you name all of the items without peeking? Keep trying until you do!

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PARALYMPIC CAPITAL BRAZIL SUMMER SILVER TORCH RELAY GAMES WORLD ROUTE GOLD HOST HAND TRIP SIX

The torch will be passed from hand to hand by 12,000 relay runners through every state in Brazil.

Ninety percent of Brazil’s 204 million inhabitants will be reached on this route before it ends its journey at the Opening Ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro.

You can follow the route of the Olympic Torch. Each time you read 10 column inches of the newspaper, color in a circle along the route of the Olympic Torch.

Which swimmer will reach the finish line?

Draw a lline Draw Dr i e in connecting each identical torch.

Circle the one unique torch that doesn’t have a twin.

Each time you read a book this summer, color in a letter on one of the medals below.

Can you read 13 books and go for the gold?

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Students read and understand grade-level appropriate material.

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D L R O W H M M P O N E R R R O O I L L

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Talking Pictures

Select a photo of sports stars or famous people in the newspaper. Pretend these people can talk to one another. Write a conversation for them.

Put the words in “bubbles” to make the picture look like a comic strip panel.

Look at the names of different teams in the sports pages of your newspaper.

Imagine there are teams for each subject you study in school. Make a list of team names for a reading team, science team, math team, etc.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Best Book of the Summer

What book do you recommend other kids read this summer? Have fun describing the details but don’t give away the ending.

Thank you to the businesses listed below for sponsoring Kid Scoop and promoting literacy through our N.I.E. Main Street Program!

Dance Academy 621 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 815.872.0830

Princeton Rotary Club New Members Welcome 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Princeton Elks Club

Bakery • Deli • Catering • Floral

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125 Backbone Road East, Princeton, IL

Walnut Family HealtH Center

131 Jackson Street, Walnut, Illinois

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New This Year!

Join us Friday, July 15 “Down on Main Street” Food-Music-Drink

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Early check-in inside the Prouty Building on Princeton's Main Street

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Z-Tour Velo News Saturday, July 16 Zearing Park, Princeton, IL 10 miles 30 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles and Beautiful Bureau County

Riders, Families and Friends On behalf of the Zearing Child Enrichment Center Board of Directors and the Z-Tour Bike Ride Steering Committee, I would like to welcome you to this inaugural publication. We hope it will help you learn more about our annual charity event and the tremendous support that it receives.

On Saturday, July 16, the Z-Tour Bike Ride will be held for the sixth time. The cycling event which begins and ends at Zearing Park offers the choice of five routes of varying distances and degrees of difficulty: 10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles, 65 miles, and 100 miles. You can ride throughout Princeton and surrounding communities in Bureau County.

Safety is important.

Included along each route are food and refreshment stops, mobile bicycle repair service, and emergency medical service. At the conclusion of the ride, each rider will be provided lunch at Zearing Park.

“Children are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future.”

Participation in the Z-Tour Bike Ride has grown from 185 riders in 2011 to 601 riders and hundreds more friends and supporters in 2015. All of the proceeds are donated to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center, a not-for-profit early childhood learning program serving Bureau County since 1974.

We want you to be aware of the services and programs of the Child Enrichment Center. The more you know, the easier it will be to see why we all work so hard for it every year in the Z Tour.

This publication is but one way we can illustrate the value of attracting people to Princeton and its surrounding communities, promote the benefits of cycling and living a healthy lifestyle, and the critical importance of early childhood education.

Several years ago, I heard a quote that continues to be as relevant today and it was the day it was spoken.

Welcome to the spirit and fun of Princeton’s Z-Tour!

“Children are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future.” This is our community and everyone is a stakeholder!

So sit back with a cup of coffee or a pint of your favorite beverage and enjoy what has been assembled. We are proud to have continued support from the community and our sponsors.

When you visit, please let them know that you appreciate how they are helping to make a difference in the lives of young people.

We hope that you get as much out of it as we did putting it together.

Be well and be safe, Brian Church Z-Tour Bike Ride Director

From A to Z: Everything You Need to Know about the Z-Tour

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Amaze yourself and friends with your fitness by preparing for the Z-Tour.

Anybody can do 10 miles on July 16. Take your time. Enjoy the good company and scenery!

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Bureau County is beautiful! Year after year Z-Tour riders have told us that this is one of the most scenic and welcoming bike rides in the entire region.

Rolling terrain, beautiful views of Bureau Creek and some of the best paved roads in north central Illinois. This year, many of the downtown businesses in Princeton will have special offers to welcome Z-Tour riders and friends. Look for signs in

storefront windows.

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Know any celebrities? Invite them to join you in the Z-Tour. Want a place to camp on Friday night before the Z-Tour?

The Bureau County Fairgrounds will be available. And by the way…did you know that you can contribute to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center even if you don’t participate in the Z-Tour? Please consider it.

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Draft. When you draft, you ride behind other riders to take advantage of their slipstream. Dan Henry arrows are the funny-looking markings on the road

to provide direction on the recommended route.

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Get energy drinks and energy bars here in Princeton or Tiskilwa. Watch for eagles near the canal or flying overhead. Eat delicious, healthy food at the rest stops along the way. And yes…Elvis might even be here again!

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Worried about flat tires? Our friends from BikeWorks and volunteers along the way will be available to help.

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Why dance, eat, ride or enjoy the beautiful countryside of Bureau County alone? Bring a group with you. It could be your book group, co-workers, Lions Club, Jaycees or local birdwatchers club. Just sign up and come!

Hydrate! That’s a fancy word for drink enough water to keep you cooler and prevent exhaustion in the hot weather. Helmet. Wear it always when you ride. You know what they say. If you had any brains, you’d protect them!

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Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com

Quick Tips for Beginning Bicyclists

The Z-Tour at a Glance

Nick Davis, recreation and aquatic department head at the Princeton Park District/Bureau County Metro Center, is the face you’ll see at least five days a week if you a Metro Center regular. As a fitness professional and father, he does not claim to be and experienced cyclist.

But he and his family do have a tandem and several other bicycles. So he has done some research for first time Z-Tour riders. Here are some of the best tips he found:

Your Registration Includes: Easy and fast check-in 6-8:00pm Friday, Prouty Building on Main Street or Saturday from 5:30am Light breakfast 6-9am at Zearing Park Detailed maps and cue for all routes Five themed rest stops supplied with good food, beverage and music Well-marked, paved and low-traveled roadways RV-friendly and tent camping at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Additional fees may apply.

Radio-dispatched SAG and support provided by Bureau County EMA until 3pm Post-ride meal 11-4pm ••• Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com No added fee for on-line registration.

Stay Fresh Ride new roads once in a while, says Tom Zirbel of Optum Pro Cycling: “Bust out a map and explore. The variety will help you stay engaged and may lead to some exciting new discoveries.”

Stop Stressing Over Flats Don’t wait until you’re on the road to hone your flatchanging skills, says Lennard Zinn, author of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. “Practice changing a tire in the comfort of your garage using the same pump and tools you carry on your ride, and you’ll be less worried about getting a flat far from home.”

Ride With a Group Take a cue from the pro peloton and ride with a group of friends, says 1984 Olympic gold medalist Connie Carpenter. “Cycling is always more fun—and faster—in a group.

Sign up early and save!

Early Bird Registration (Before June 17) $30 June-17-July 11 $35 Regular Registration (After July 11) $40

Find the Right Saddle Height “Lean against a wall, sit on the saddle, then hang both feet straight down,” says Todd Carver of the bike-fitting company Retül. “If your saddle height is correct, your heel should just graze the pedal at the bottom of the pedal stroke.” If you have pain in the front of your knees after the first few rides, your saddle is probably too low. If you feel pain in the back of the knee, drop the saddle a little.

Rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.

Merch! Available at www.z-tour.org

Adult Dri-Fit Shirt .....................................................$20 Cycling Socks ............................................................$12 Z-Tour Bike Jersey.....................................................$80

Your Pre-Ride Checklist Do this quick exam before every ride, says former ProTour mechanic Daimeon Shanks, founder of The Service Course, in Boulder, Colorado.

Wheels— They should spin straight and not rub the brakes. Make sure your tires have plenty of tread and no cuts or large nicks, and that they are properly inflated.

Chain—Too much lube will attract dirt and grime, which wears out your drive train. A good test is to wipe your finger on your chain. It should come away with just a small amount of oil.

And one other thing that Nick didn’t mention: If you’re not a member of the Metro Center already, you’re missing something. The bicycle-related equipment there is well-maintained and easy to use for improving your leg and upper body strength as well as general fitness. If the weather is too windy, cold, wet or hot, the Metro Center is an ideal place to keep your training on track. You will have plenty of company, and no worries about passing cars and trucks!

Remember: Easy and fast check-in 6:00-8:00pm Friday or Saturday from 5:30am

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Training Plan for Z-Tour Riders Planning to ride 10 miles or less in the Z-Tour? Take it easy. But try several rides of 5-8 miles, at least one 10-miler and a total of, say, 50 miles between mid-May and mid July. You can do it!

A 67 year old who just started “semi-serious” riding last year has created a training plan that can be useful for adult bicyclists of all ages and abilities.

Depending on your goals and physical condition, use the following guide to prepare for this summer’s Z-Tour or longer rides. You can fill in your weekly totals to the right of the recommended numbers to see how you’re doing.

But your body will be telling you, too. It will get easier as you progress.

As July 16 approaches, try some longer single-day rides. Then rest during the last week before the Z-Tour. You’ll be ready by July!

Z-Tour Distance -> Week beginning

30 miles

50 miles

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May 29, 2016 30

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90

June 5, 2016 30

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90

June 12, 2016 35

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70

100

June 19, 2016 40

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75

110

June 26, 2016 45

70

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140

July 3, 2016 50

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150

July 10, 2016 40

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60

60

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510

820

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Ice will be available. Ichthyologists may even see fish in the Hennepin Canal or Bureau creek as they ride by—trout, bass, and catfish. Check the Z-Tour website for details.

a funny costume. Dance the night away Friday before the Z-Tour ride.

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Just for Fun. Not feeling like a Tour de France champion or Ms. Sveltsbod? Don’t sweat it. Bring your friends. Show your inner sense of confidence. Do the 10-miler. Dress up in

Steering Committee On-Line Registration................................... Brian Church and Lisa Vincent Friday Night Check-In (Prouty Building)...........Annette and Bill Schnabel

and LouAnn Birkey Day of Ride Registration............................. Brian Church and Lisa Vincent Publication....................................................................................Rick Brooks Routes........................................Ryan Crouch, Dan Eiten and Dennis Toth Rest Stops........................ Heidi Lott, Nicole Sampson and Paul McMahon Sponsorship....................................................Sue Fandel and Brian Church Safety..............................................Peg Maciejewski and Keenan Campbell Bike Art Distribution.....................................................................Mike Judge Merchandising.......................................... Tom Tester and Scott Hartmann

Just So You Know…

The cheerful and hard working volunteers at Z-Tour rest stops and water stations include members of The People’s Church, Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton Bible Church, and many other groups.

Bless you!

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Kids. Bring them, ride with them.

Teach them to be safe. Help pre-school children be prepared for school by being part of the Z-Tour. No kidding!

Laugh, lounge around or just be lazy for a few minutes at the SAG stops along the way.

Hoping for a quick soda or milkshake? Jump off your bike and speed some carbs to your muscles while enjoying the good times at a Z-Tour rest stop.

Welcome to Princeton. Illinois

Tour our many shops and businesses.

We have much to offer with many activities and seasonal festivals.

Visit our website at www.princeton-il.com for events schedule year around.

Join us Friday, July 15 “Down on Main Street” featuring Bag Shot Row.

PRINCETON SUMMER CONCERTS

Enjoy a great community event with lots of great food, drink and music.

rinceton Area Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet

Friday, July 1 - Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience Friday, July 15 - Bag Shot Row

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Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com

Here’s Where It All Starts —Zearing Park

Check yourself and your bike in at the shelter to make your ride official. Food and drink will be served before and after the ride. Don’t miss the fun and excitement. The 10 mile ride is ideal for beginners and families with younger children wanting to ride at a leisure pace. If you start at 9, you’ll have plenty of time to stop for water between 10 and 11am and be back to the park by lunch time.

Can you do 4-5 miles per hour? You bet!

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Tiskilwa Park Food and Rest

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Zearing Child Enrichment Center

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Waynet Park SAG

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Word from mom: your muscles will love you—and speak to you less often—if you ride a bike and walk more.

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Your first food and drink stop—at Tiskilwa’s West Park-will have a Jimmy Buffet theme.

Rest a few minutes in the shade. Power up with snacks and liquids, then head off with the knowledge that you’ll have three hydration stations and another rest stop to keep you full of energy for the rest of the route.

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Three rest stops with great food and three hydration stops. Rolling hills through wooded area, across creeks and covered bridges.

Take your time. Look out for eagles, herons… and alpacas!

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There is no conflict whatsoever with RAGBRAI this year.

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Three SAGs and three hydration stops. Shelter when you need it. Beautiful back roads and a chance to see some of the best scenery of North Central Illinois. Only 2081 ft. of climbing!

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Yes. Z-Tour is OPEN FOR REGISTRATION RIGHT NOW.

It’s true. Dill pickle juice can help prevent sore muscles. And cold pickle juice actually tastes pretty good! Hot tip: Homemade pie will also be available in Princeton.

Remember to drink… water!

Register at www.z-tour.org 2016 100 Mile or www.eventbrite.com

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Quiz yourself about bicycle safety. Do you know all the Illinois laws and tips for safe riding? Try this: www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Start No need to measure whether the corn is knee high. Trust us. Ride together and enjoy.

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Bureau Junction Water Stop

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Lake Thunderbird Rest Stop

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Tiskilwa West Park Food Stop

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Tiskilwa Alpaca Farm Stop

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Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Park

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Hydration Stop

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Wyanet Park Shelter Food and Rest

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Captain Swift Bridge Water Stop

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Zearing Child Enrichment Center

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Sit back and ride.

E L I M 100 A challenging and enjoyable mix of flat roads and hills, this 100 miles could be one of the most memorable of your year…and a great prep for, say, RAGBRAI or a ride across the entire country (!) You can leave as early as 6am if you want to avoid the hot sun and crowds. Then loosen up for about 3300 feet of climbing in the next five to seven hours. Spectacular!

Drop something? Take care…

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Repeat. We want to break all the records for the Z-Tour this year: Highest amount raised for the Zearing Child Development Center: $21,500. Total registrations: 601.

Z-Tour Registration and Answers to Your Questions: www.z-tour.org and Facebook: Z-Tour Bike Ride

We welcome all types of bicycles.

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Safety. We can’t stress this enough. Test yourself and learn! For kids, adults, beginners…and drivers, too! Bet you can’t get this all correct the first time. Try it. A perfect score can save your life! www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Want an Official Z-Tour jersey, T-shirt or socks? Be the envy of all your cycling friends! See www.z-tour.org/merchandise and order while supplies last.

We respect all forms of transportation. A large freight train may offer you respite.

Gravity has it place. The route from Wyanet back to Princeton offers a reassuring downhill over the Captain Swift Bridge.

Register at www.z-tour.org 2016 100 Mile or www.eventbrite.com

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Quiz yourself about bicycle safety. Do you know all the Illinois laws and tips for safe riding? Try this: www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Start No need to measure whether the corn is knee high. Trust us. Ride together and enjoy.

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Bureau Junction Water Stop

B.

Lake Thunderbird Rest Stop

C.

Tiskilwa West Park Food Stop

D.

Tiskilwa Alpaca Farm Stop

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Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Park

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Hydration Stop

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Wyanet Park Shelter Food and Rest

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Captain Swift Bridge Water Stop

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Zearing Child Enrichment Center

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Zearing Park - Registration

Sit back and ride.

E L I M 100 A challenging and enjoyable mix of flat roads and hills, this 100 miles could be one of the most memorable of your year…and a great prep for, say, RAGBRAI or a ride across the entire country (!) You can leave as early as 6am if you want to avoid the hot sun and crowds. Then loosen up for about 3300 feet of climbing in the next five to seven hours. Spectacular!

Drop something? Take care…

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Repeat. We want to break all the records for the Z-Tour this year: Highest amount raised for the Zearing Child Development Center: $21,500. Total registrations: 601.

Z-Tour Registration and Answers to Your Questions: www.z-tour.org and Facebook: Z-Tour Bike Ride

We welcome all types of bicycles.

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Safety. We can’t stress this enough. Test yourself and learn! For kids, adults, beginners…and drivers, too! Bet you can’t get this all correct the first time. Try it. A perfect score can save your life! www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Want an Official Z-Tour jersey, T-shirt or socks? Be the envy of all your cycling friends! See www.z-tour.org/merchandise and order while supplies last.

We respect all forms of transportation. A large freight train may offer you respite.

Gravity has it place. The route from Wyanet back to Princeton offers a reassuring downhill over the Captain Swift Bridge.

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Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com

Children: The Primary Reason for the Z-Tour

Who benefits the most from the Z-Tour each year? Some people say it’s the bike riders. Others might claim that it’s the people and businesses here in Bureau County.

But Heidi Lott, director of the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton, has the best answer of all. The true beneficiaries are children and their families.

support? Most important, the fundamentals of early childhood—small and large motor control, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

In everyday terms, that means helping infants grow in ways that help them feel safe, healthy, and capable of mastering the tasks that help them become active children and successful adults. They become better prepared to read, express their needs and cope with the challenges of childhood. And their parents can have the confidence that their offspring are surrounded by adults who take their children seriously.

Heidi Lott

More Than Just a Building

Since it began in a church in 1974 with a capacity of 30 kids, the Center has evolved into a 13,250 sq. foot building with room for as many as 167 children.

Thanks to Delyte and Robert Zearing and broad community support, the quality of programs and staff has matched the quality of the facility itself.

The Zearing’s legacy has helped thousands of families over the years. In addition to the care and feeding of infants and children during working hours, the center provides after-school and summer programs. It partners with nonprofits and schools to educate youth and adults about the value of high quality early childhood education.

Love. Learning. Life Readiness.

The Center’s website at www.zcec.org has the tagline: Love. Learning. Life Readiness. Its purpose is clearly spelled out: “To provide a protective, nurturing and educational environment for children ages six weeks to twelve years of age.” But the way this unique Princeton organization operates obviously does more than that. According to Heidi Lott, “we’re here to provide support for our families, as an extension of family life.”

When parents have to be at work at 5:30 in the morning, for example, they can count on the center’s staff to be ready for their children, no matter how cold, hot or rainy the day might be.

The Z-Tour has played an increasingly important role in the past five years, contributing more than $21,500 in 2015. What do those contributions

Happy results!

Great art and artists in the making.

All Work and No Play? Nope!

The ultimate tribute to the Zearing Center’s teachers and other staff is that their days are filled with neither all work and no play nor all play and no work. “It’s easy to remember the “4 Cs”, says Heidi Lott. ”We support our staff so their relationship with these kids is constructive, challenging, caring and consistent.” Among their goals: lifelong healthy habits and social skills. Curiosity and a love of reading.

On any given day, a visitor to the center might find high school or college students and staff reading to toddlers, doing science experiments, dancing, singing or painting with elementary school age kids, or exploring the textures and temperature of clay.

Or balloons, water, paper mache or paste. Field trips might involve a visit to the pollinator garden at the Princeton Public Library or a social call to the older residents of Greenfield apartments.

Concentration is the key.

ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. “Providing Educational Child Care Services for Children Ages Six Weeks to Twelve Years”

What would the Zearing Center wish for this year?

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substitutes when someone is on sick leave; or maybe just a start on retirement security. We’d like to reward the teachers who have put in time far beyond the call of duty for years.

Hey, look! This is fun! Lunch!

It’s a pleasure to support such a good cause. As it says on the check, it’s for the kids!

It’s never too early to start learning science.

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Upgrades to the playgrounds for kids.

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Enhance safety and security, both inside and outside the building.

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Flexibility to spend Z-Tour proceeds for the most pressing needs in 2016-17. Amidst the uncertainties of state government funds, operating costs for programs like the Zearing Center are often the most difficult to cover.

Looking for other information about the value of early childhood education and care for someone you know? Take a look at the Zearing Child Enrichment Center News at www.zcec.org

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Who, Me? Ride a Bicycle? What are My Choices?

Advice from Cyclists and Health Professionals Fueling Up for a Long Bike Ride

Food Tips for Riders

What does a person who is just beginning to get serious about longer distance riding need to know about diet?

Start with this: carbohydrates—sugars— are the number one source of energy, and our bodies store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. But this reserve of energy can be used up within 60 to 90 minutes of exercise. So it’s important to continue to fuel up during any bike ride that lasts longer than an hour. Aim for 30 to 90 grams of carbs per hour of bicycling.

Is it smart to load up with carbs right before you take off on a ride?

Probably not, because the energy you might get from a breakfast full of carbohydrates could be over within an hour or so. You need something that will sustain you beyond the short energy burst from sugars. That’s why you want more than just “empty calories” that you might get with soft drinks or sweets with little fibre.

Instead, look for fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, especially for a longer ride. For take-along snacks, trail mix with peanuts, almonds, walnuts and dried fruit (apricots, raisins, tart cherries) works well.

Peanut butter and jelly, honey or banana can help. In fact, bananas have a good deal of both carbohydrates and potassium; good for your tired muscles!

We hear a lot about the importance of protein for athletes. Why is that?

The general recommendation for most people is to eat enough proteins to meet 15 to 20 percent of their daily calorie/energy needs. Athletes in strength and endurance activities may require 50 to 100% more protein than the average person to replenish and repair damaged muscles.

What should we eat at the end of a long ride?

Refuel yourself within 30 to 60 minutes post exercise.

But be sure you get a good balance of carbs, protein and fats. Some good ideas: An 8 oz. chocolate milk. Plain, low-fat Greek yogurt layered with berries and sprinkled with nuts. A healthy pizza—whole wheat crust, olive oil with lean protein, fruit, herbs and lots of veggies.

—Ashley Schwind, Registered Dietitian, Perry Memorial Hospital

1. Don’t try anything new on the day of a long ride.

2. Aim for snacks that don’t melt.

The Bicycle

3. Base fluid and nutritional needs on time (try setting your watch), not mile markers.

4. Aim for a few sips of fluid and a few bites of food every 15-20 minutes.

—Ashley Schwind, Registered Dietitian, Perry Memorial Hospital

What to Do

Calf or hamstring cramp—To prevent problems, be sure to use the right gears to prevent overuse injury, especially uphill. Ride at a comfortable speed, at your own pace. When you feel the cramp, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up if necessary. Get off immediately.

Straighten out your knees. Gently bend forward and hold that position until the pain goes away. Drink some water.

Muscle strain, soreness, fatigue­—Drink lots of water before, during and after your ride.

Muscle injury—Treat with cold—not hot—in the first 24 to 48 hours.

General Safety Tips

Make sure people see you. Wear bright, reflective clothing.

Slow down at turns, especially on gravel.

Slow down whenever you change surfaces, from the side of the road to the pavement, across railroad tracks, from grass to gravel, etc.

Especially when it rains, avoid slick spots. Oil and grease stays in the middle of the road. It’s usually safer to ride where the tires for vehicles go If you fall, don’t try to fight it. Spread your body out.

Roll if you can. Practice helps.

Always wear your helmet!!! Make sure it fits.

Expanded Walk-In Hours Starting June 20th for Minor Injuries & Illnesses

St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health provides Princeton and surrounding communities with walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as, on-site, economical lab services and diagnostic testing, including digital x-ray and OB sonograms. The clinic sees all walk-in patients, regardless of your primary care provider or their hospital affiliation.

Tamara Workman, PA-C Pamela Hansen, PA-C Jennifer Gutshall, PA-C

Sunglasses and sunscreen are important. Use them.

Carry something to wipe the sweat from your eyes.

—Jim Scarpaci, Physical Therapist, Perry Memorial Hospital

All bikes that people ride at an event like the Z-Tour range from Christmas presents purchased at Walmart for kids, to old Schwinns, to racing frames that cost thousands of dollars. What’s your advice to anyone who is just starting?

The first and foremost question is: what kind of riding do you want to get into? A lot of beginners will jump on a bike that looks good, and what they get is a bike that isn’t quite the right fit for them. Even if they just want to do it for exercise, they still need to know what makes sense for their body type and fitness level.

A reputable bike shop will ask you—do you want to ride on a trail through the woods or on the road? Are you going to have family rides with your kids, or ride 18 to 20 miles per hour for an extended period of time? All of that affects the type and weight of the bike you get, the tires, the style of seat you need and the proper fit.

The seat on a bike makes that much difference?

Sure. Most people get sore butts; not because their seat is too small but because it’s too big. Somebody new might say, for example, “I’m not going to wear those lycra shorts” because they don’t want to spend the money or would be embarrassed. But over ten miles or so, the padding in those shorts can really pay off.

“You could say something as simple as “take an ice pack from the fridge and put it on anything that hurts.”

But there’s obviously much more to treatment than that.

You want relief from pain but you also want to make sure that you can prevent further injury in other parts of your body. The truth is, the more you ride with proper technique, knowing how to use the gears and sitting, the fewer injuries will probably result.

One final thing; probably the most important of all: It should go without saying. Wear a helmet. Don’t hit the road without it.

—Rich Everett, D.C. and long-time bicyclist

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Ride the Train to Ride Your Bike Did you know that you and your bicycle can come right to Princeton on Amtrak? It’s easy! When you purchase your ticket for Amtrak, you must also purchase a ticket for your bicycle. The cost is $10 each way, no matter how far you travel. Note that there is a maximum of four bikes per train.

The Illinois Bike-on-Amtrak Guide from Bike Illinois offers maps of train routes and stations, practical tips on where to put your bike on the train, and much more.

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Win-win-win-win. You win. Parents win. Children win. The entire city of Princeton, towns like Tiskilwa, Wyanet, Lake Thunderbird and all of Bureau County win. But remember: the Z-Tour is not a race to see who is the fastest. Everybody wins.

Worried about eXhaustion? There’s a way to prevent it. Check out the training tips on page 9.

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Bloomington-Normal Bloomington-Normal is the perfect stop for bicyclists participating in Illinois’ bikes-on-Amtrak program. Just steps from the Amtrak station is the Constitution Trail, a 30-plus-mile long trail network. Some of the area’s finest restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and shopping are located next to the trail, as well as dozens of parks with shelters, picnic tables, restrooms and benches.

Bicyclists will enjoy the scenic trails of Comlara County Park in nearby Hudson and Moraine View State Park in LeRoy. Both parks also offer camping, picnic areas and picturesque lakes. In addition, historic Route 66 can be traced through Bloomington-Normal, and visitors can stop along the route at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington or Sprague’s Super Service Station in Normal to view Route 66 wayside exhibits.

Population of BloomingtonNormal—129,107 (2010)

The Bloomington-Normal area contains over 40 options for overnight accommodations, including two bed and breakfasts and three campgrounds.

Contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800433-8226 or visit www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for assistance in organizing trip itineraries and locating bicycle-friendly accommodations.

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Station at 11 Uptown Circle in Normal—309-862-2000.

Open daily 6:30am-9:30pm.

McLean County Museum, downtown Bloomington

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43 mile southwest loop, including Sugar Creek Nature Center. (No food, convenience stores outside B-N) ridewithgps.com/routes/1421859

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31 miles west loop, includes Constitution Trail, and Danvers (food, drink) at the halfway point. ridewithgps.com/routes/1415527

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29 miles north loop, includes Evergreen Lake and Hudson (food, drink). ridewithgps.com/routes/1414806

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31 miles north loop, includes Lake Bloomington. (No food, convenience stores outside B-N). ridewithgps.com/routes/1441896

of bike shops, emergency numbers and other resources.

Look for Princeton in the guide in the near future. In the meantime, try the train when you come to the Z-Tour. And when you get off the train, You Are Here!

The Amtrak Depot is just a few short blocks from downtown, where businesses will welcome Z-Tour participants with great food, products and smiles.

What Makes This Year’s Z-Tour Routes Even Better Than Before?

Route directors Ryan Crouch, Dan Eiten and Dennis Toth know pretty much every foot of the Z-Tour. For them it’s not just a matter of maps. That’s why they ride thousands of miles each year in Bureau County and throughout the state.

They keep up with road conditions and maintenance and know where riders’ speed and a curve in the road might cause problems. They even know where sweeping the road bed for weeks before the Z-Tour could improve safety on the day of the ride.

To make sure that riders at all levels of ability have an enjoyable time, the routes are designed to combine

Have you seen it?

Have you seen a piece of bicycle art like this anywhere around Bureau County? Designed and built by Jan Milles, last year’s Grand Marshall of the Homestead Festival Parade, they honor the many supporters and workers behind the scenes of the Z-Tour.

Look for the real bikes!

They are coming in July!

Be there!

a mix of hills and flat surfaces, scenery and wildlife as well as great places to take a break. At some points you’ll ride alongside hundreds of people. At other places, you might be sharing the great outdoors with only one or two.

No matter where you are or how fast you ride, however, you will always be within minutes of help when you need it.

Will you know what direction to go on July 16? Yes. If you follow the Dan Henry arrows that this team and volunteers have placed on the pavement all along the way, you’ll appreciate their work…not only on the Z-Tour but during the rest of the year, too.

Come back and ride the Z-Tour routes again!

Want to keep up with bicycle news throughout the state and across the country? Ride Illinois is an excellent source for information about bicycle-friendly communities, safety, advocacy, racing and bicycle touring.

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Planning For Your Safety

Being Prepared is Just Part of the Story Anyone who has organized an event like a marathon or bicycle tour or race knows. The challenge is in the details. Year-round planning and follow up is required to make sure that the routes are safe and clearly marked, volunteers are prepared and communication systems are in place to be ready for almost any adversity.

For the Z-Tour, what makes the activities around this yearly event work is an impressive list of volunteers and partners from the communities throughout Bureau County. Keenan Campbell, director of the County’s Emergency Management Agency Keenan Campbell (EMA), brings four years of Z-Tour experience to the 2016 event. It’s a good thing, too. He knows that the weather might not cooperate. It could be too hot, too windy or too wet to take anything for granted. The route, the riders or their equipment could be sources for worry. “ I live and breathe public safety,” he admits.

So consider, then, what resources and systems Campbell and his colleagues bring into play: Planning—Each year after the Z-Tour, members of the steering committee get together with sheriff’s deputies, Princeton Police and others to review the routes and help redesign them if necessary. “We want to know about any trouble spots because of traffic, road repairs or any other environmental factors,” he says.

“Before the next event we also know what the resources are at each location around the entire route—contact numbers, where to get our ambulances, which hospitals we can get to and what else is available nearby.” His team, for example, has located one of their vehicles with an air conditioner at a spot where it might be most needed by riders on a hot day.

Communication—In the first years, emergency personnel and Z-Tour organizers communicated primarily with cell phones. But they had separate

networks of contacts and numbers, and it was sometimes hard to know who was aware of key events along all the routes. Now a unified command post offers multiple channels on 24 radios connecting both Z-Tour managers and EMA personnel. At least seven SAG drivers will be radio dispatched to pick up riders all along the routes. They include SUVs, trucks and trailers for bikes.

In contact with satellite photos, video, radio and phone, the command center has advance and immediate notice of weather conditions as well as emergencies.

Personnel—Between 20 and 25 people will be working with the EMA vehicles and services. They will be in contact with nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers, sheriff and police officers and other volunteers.

With hundreds of community volunteers, hundreds of

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riders and perhaps thousands of observers along more than 120 miles of roadway, there’s plenty to do on the day of the ride!

“It’s a great team effort.”

—Keenan Campbell, Bureau County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Monitoring and Coordination—“We have an incident action plan for the entire event,” says Campbell, who also has the capacity to know the temperature at 100 different places on the Z-Tour route. His concern is not only about preventing injuries. In mid-July, heat exhaustion can be a major problem.

“Everything is logged, right down to the numbers identifying each rider at every official stop along the routes. If a rider is missing or down, I have an EMA person at each location in case I can’t get the SAG driver by cell phone. We can dispatch an ambulance right away.

We can also check the next stop to see if they show up there, talk directly to all SAG drivers or EMA personnel and the race coordinator. It’s a great team effort.”

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The Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road is a great source for learning and teaching young riders. It is provided by the State of Illinois and is available at the Illinois Department of Transportation locations.

Whether you are Zorro or a Zoroastrian (look it up!) you’ll have fun on the Z-Tour. Then get all the zzzzzs you want!

Remember, the ride starts and ends at Zearing Park.

All proceeds benefit the Zearing Child Enrichment Center.

And By the Way… Here are some other nearby rides you might want to consider: September 11—Tempo Velo Farmondo, Sterling. 20.4, 43.4 and 76 miles. For info: www.tempovelofondo.com/ September 24--TOSOC (Tour of Scenic Ogle County), Oregon. 10, 32 and 62 mile routes.

Supports the Village of Progress, a nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities. For info: tosoc@villageofprogress.org October 4 -- The 26th Annual Pumpkin Pie Bicycle Ride, is organized by the Starved Rock Cycling Association. The Ride takes place in scenic North Central Illinois (Ottawa) during the peak of autumn.

Reward yourself with a piece of Pumpkin Pie after you complete your ride, back at the YMCA. For a more complete list of bicycle events and organizations in the Midwest, see: www.z-tour.org

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We Welcome You and Look Forward to Next Year It takes many hands, feet, hearts and heads to put together the Z-Tour each year. In addition to the faces and names you see in this publication, hundreds of volunteers do their part at SAGs, rest stops, and parks along the route. They prepare and serve food, keep us safe, pick us up (and clean up!) when we’re tired, and gladly support the Zearing Child Enrichment Center as well as our quality of life in Bureau County.

Join us in thanking all those who help make the Z-Tour possible each year.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company Tiskilwa Community Association Lake Thunderbird Association Country Insurance and Financial Services Kramer's Kitchen LinComm Midland States Bank Bike Works Peru Bureau County Emergency Management City of Princeton Bureau County Highway Department Prescott Motors ACE Retail Support Center Bureau County Sheriff's Department Princeton Graphics Central Bank Illinois Department of Transportation Princeton Park District Dr. Mark and Cheryle Williams Clif Bar Village of Tiskilwa Perry Memorial Hospital Gary Swanson Village of Wyanet Centrue Bank Neigborhood ACE Hardware John and Mary Greene 2geekswebdesign.com Jim Rapp Farms Bushwacker Precision Auto Wash Jon and Julie Mabry Many thanks to photographer Mike Vaughn for images featured throughout the Z-Tour Velo News.

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