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Bomb threat caller sent to prison By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON – The man responsible for calling in two bomb threats to north Princeton businesses in December 2011 and January 2012 was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Friday. “Probation would deprecate the seriousness of this offense,” said Bureau County Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei in issuing his ruling to Kristofer Watson, 25. Watson had pleaded guilty to the charge of disorderly conduct, a Class 3 felony on Feb. 26. On Dec. 10, Watson made a call to AmericInn in Princeton regarding a bomb threat at the Burger King restaurant. He made a second similar call to Culver’s Restaurant regarding a bomb at the McDonald’s restaurant on Jan. 4, 2012. Watson’s wife, Brandi Watson, testified her husband had some mental health issues that needed to be addressed, and he was receiving counseling and medication through her insurance. She said her husband provided care for her 4-year-old and 2-year-old children as well as her ailing grandmother. Brandi Watson urged Bernabei for probation rather than a jail sentence. “It would tear my kids apart,” she said. Watson gave an unsworn statement from the defense desk. He said he suffered from a lot of unresolved emotional issues, and he wasn’t thinking logically when he called in the bomb threats, and he had no intent to have anyone hurt. “I understand completely that what I did was wrong, and it should never have happened,” he said. “I would never dream of doing anything like that again.” Bernabei said state law calls for probation for Watson’s offense, but allows for incarceration for two to five years depending on the mitigating circumstances.
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PRINCETON — Bureau County residents are urged to be aware of home repair con artists who could exploit people who just want to get their basements cleaned up after the recent heavy rains.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued a statement warning Illinois residents to be on the alert for home repair con artists, especially after the April 17-18 heavy rains and floods that damaged so many homes across the state. Madigan said home repair scammers are known to move into affected areas
to take advantage of people rushing to secure their property and make repairs. These “storm chasers” try to catch people off-guard to pressure them into making a quick, often expensive, decision, she said. Illinois residents and business owners are urged to call the Consumer Fraud Hotline (800-386-5438) to report any suspicious
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Joan Christian of Buda shows a tree painting done in memory of her son, Steven, who died April 11 at the age of 7. The leaves on the tree are the fingerprints of the students in the Bureau Valley Grade School in Wyanet, where Steven was in first grade. The names of Steven’s classmates are on the back of the canvas. Family and friends celebrated Steven’s life with a balloon launch and ceremony Tuesday evening at the Wyanet Memorial Park. Also shown are Steven’s father Darin Christian (seated from left), the Rev. Willy Minnix, and family friend and event organizer Mikki Kruger.
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WYANET — Joan Christian says the lesson she wants children to take from the death of her 7-year-old son Steven is that they don’t need to be afraid to live ... and they don’t have to be afraid to die. Steven died April 11 after choking on a toy bouncy ball which had gotten lodged in his throat. On Tuesday evening, more than 200 family and friends, classmates of Steven and their parents — and even people who didn’t know the Christian family — gathered at the Wyanet Memorial Park for a balloon launch in celebration of Steven’s life.
The day her son died was the day his mother decided to do the balloon launch. “I stood in the hospital, and I knew I wanted to do a balloon launch for the children,” Christian said. “It’s a good way for them to say good-bye, and I wanted them to know they didn’t have to be afraid of dying or living.” Close family friend Mikki Kruger was at the hospital that day and organized the balloon launch and ceremony, which included the presentation of the U.S. flag to Steven’s parents from his Boy Scout troop. Two poster-size photographs of Steven were placed near the stage of the park shelter where the ceremony was held. Another artwork depicted a tree with the thumbprints of Steven’s classmates as the leaves.
As part of the ceremony, Jan Pistole, a registered nurse at Perry Memorial Hospital, talked about how people should be careful when they eat and careful with what they put into their mouths. Pistole said children shouldn’t run or laugh when they are eating food. They should make sure pieces of food are small enough, so they don’t get caught in the throat. Food should not be cut into round pieces because they can get lodged more easily. A general recommendation is pieces of food should be no larger than the tip of the pinkie finger, Pistole said. Of course, no toys should ever be put in the mouth, she added. “I want you to know it’s safe to eat, but just make sure the pieces are small enough,” Pistole said.
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PRINCETON – It was a “Night out with Oscar” at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Thursday at Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton. The evening recognized outstanding achievements within the Chamber and its members and revealed this year’s Homestead festival theme and the 42nd Homestead Festival grand marshal. Chamber Director Kim Frey kicked-off the evening acknowledging the past year’s growth within the chamber. The Chamber started new relationships with 42 new and existing businesses and celebrated 12 ribbon cuttings. “Our membership has grown to 311… That number continues to increase,” Frey said. “I think that’s a pretty astonishing number for such a small community, but it really is a testament to the type of members that we have.” This year, the Chamber brought back the Organization/Service Club of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year awards. The 2012-13 Organization/Service Club Award was presented to the Princeton Jaycees. The Jaycees have been recognized at the state level for eight specific projects; they were named the top chapter in the state of Illinois in 2012; and their past chapter president was recognized as one of the
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Penny Best (center) was named the grand marshal of the Homestead Festival Parade at Thursday night’s annual meeting of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Mike and Deb Vrana of the Homestead Festival Committee are also shown.
Lori Frick (center) and Kay Townsend (right) were named the Princeton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors of the Year by Chamber Director Kim Frey of the Princeton Chamber (left) at Thursday night’s annual meeting.
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Kim Frey of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce presents Frankie Wolsfeld with the Chamber Member of the Year Award at Thursday night’s annual chamber meeting.
Top 10 presidents in the nation. The Jaycees run numerous community projects, including the Fourth of July fireworks, annual sandbox fill, Halloween glow light give away and Princeton Homestead Beer Gardens. The 2012-13 Chamber Member of the Year Award was presented to Frankie Wolsfeld. Wolsfeld has donated countless hours to multiple social service agencies in Princeton and Bureau County. He is an active member in the Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Elks Lodge and Princeton Rotary.
In 2012, he founded the successful Rumble for the Kids fundraiser, which benefits PHS Plays. The 2012-13 Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to two ambassadors, Lori Frick and Kay Townsend. Homestead Committee members Mike and Debbie Vrana announced this year’s homestead theme, “It’s Good to be Home.” Penny Best was announced as this year’s Homestead Festival grand marshal. Best moved to Princeton in 1979 and began volunteering in numerous organizations
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ple every week. In previous years, Best has received the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award and the Chamber Ambassadors’ Outstanding Volunteer Award. Best said one of her favorite activities is serving as queen of the local chapter of Red Hats Society. In her free time, she loves to bake, garden, read and spend time with her family. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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Antique Club to host Spring Preview at Steele farm DOVER — The Bureau Valley Antique Club will hold its annual Spring Preview from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Harold and Margie Steele farm west of Dover. The show will feature old-fashioned demonstrations, such as a dog treadle butter churning, flour milling, corn shelling, rope making, wood cutting and homemade ice cream. There will also be working displays and museum tours. A lunch stand and sitting area will also be available.
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DePue’s Superfund site attracts National news A reporter and cameraman from Univision, a Spanish-language news network, were in DePue recently working on a story about DePue’s Superfund site and the village’s fight with responsible parties, Exxon Mobil and Viacom International Incorporated/CBS to clean-up the site. Reporter Mariano Gielis interviewed DePue Mayor Eric Bryant while on a tour through the Superfund’s five operable units in the village. Students from DePue High School’s student environmental group and science teacher Keith Garcia were also interviewed about their recent Superfund encapsulation project, which they developed as a method to encapsulate and immobilize contaminates in soil, sediment, sludge and waste piles. Pictured is Gielis during his interview with students Adilene Gavina, Servando Moreno, Jacob Aden and Garcia.
Electronic recycling is May 18 in DePue DEPUE — An electronic waste recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18 in the village parking lot, just east of Casey’s General Store. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of their unused electronic items, which are not accepted in landfills.
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Steven From Page 1 Also, if a child sees someone who appears to be choking, the child should run to get help, Pistole said, adding one can usually tell someone is choking if they have put their hands around their throat. In her comments to the assembled group, Joan Christian said she would love to have her son back, but she would never want to take him from where he is at now, in heaven with God.
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Chuck Putts of Princeton stands by the damaged foundation along the back of his home, resulting from the April 17-18 heavy rains that flooded his basement. When he checked his basement on the morning of April 18, the water was up to the third step of his basement stairs. At one point, his entire basement was estimated to be filled with 7 feet, 2 inches of water. The water has been pumped out, but about 4 feet of mud remains in the back, lower section of the basement.
Scams From Page 1 activity. Investigators with Madigan’s office will look into complaints received about area contractors. Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson said Madigan has made some very valid points in her warning to Illinois residents. As seen across the state, he has seen an increase of home repair fraud locally since the recent rains. To safeguard them-
selves, people should know their vendors and to review the quality of their work done on local projects, Thompson said, adding residents should not make 100 percent payment of a job before it is finished. As he has said before, Bureau County residents can contact his department or other law enforcement agencies if they have concerns about the validity of an offer. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
Bureau County State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann said Watson seemed to be a contradiction and asked for a sentence of three years. “I don’t know what to believe,” Herrmann said. “I don’t see a connection between calling in the bomb threat and any mental illness.” Watson’s other attorney, Robert Boucher, said Watson’s offense
When it is her time to die, she knows Steven will be there in Heaven, waiting to give her a big hug and to show her around, she said. Darin Christian also took the microphone to talk about his son’s death and to encourage other families to make the most of their time together. Darin said he takes comfort in the knowledge that his son had someone with him every step of the way, through his transport to Perry Memorial Hospital and then to St. Francis
Hospital in Peoria. But regardless of all that was done to save his son, it did not happen. “We may not always understand why something happens, or agree with it, but my son is in a better place now,” Darin said. “I loved my son, and I will miss him. I want you parents here to remember to cherish every day you have with your young.” In his comments before the balloon launch, the Rev. Willy Minnix read from the Bible and encouraged those present to remem-
ber that Steven’s light hasn’t gone out but has just gotten brighter from heaven. Steven is now enjoying the beauty of Heaven and his friendship with God. Steven’s life on earth was short, but well-lived, the pastor said. At the close of the ceremony, parents and their children, family, friends and community members were given red and blue balloons which they released into the evening sky toward heaven ... and Steven. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
was “very, very serious,” and that people should not have to live under threats of bomb scares. However, Boucher said Watson has been making the right decisions since his release in February 2012. He has appeared in court regularly, had no subsequent offenses, is in counseling, and has received prescription medical treatment. After weighing both arguments for about 30 minutes, Bernabei said his decision was diffi-
cult because there were “powerful” arguments on both sides. Bernabei said he based his two-year sentence factors including Watson’s criminal history, which included several convictions, including two for violent misdemeanors. Another factor is the seriousness of a bomb threat in the light of the current environment. However, Bernabei chose to impose a lesser sentence due to several factors, includ-
ing Watson’s guilty plea, his mental and physical problems, and lack of recent criminal activity. Watson was immediately remanded into the custody of the sheriff’s department. He was ordered to pay $4,635 in fines and costs, and agreed to pay $1,090 in restitution to the city of Princeton. With time served and good behavior, Watson could be released in six months. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
Regional Transportation Committee to meet May 17 OTTAWA – The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) — Region 3 — Transportation Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will be held at 10 a.m. May 17 at the Mendota Area Senior Services located in the Mendota Civic Center (1901 Tom
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Obituaries Clifford Arnold TONICA — Clifford Roy Arnold, 72, of 315 Pontiac St., Tonica, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born July 14, 1940, in Peoria to Erwin Roy and Lois Marie (Amick) Arnold. He married Elin Arnold on July 4, 1980. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic stationed in Germany. He was a retired pipe fitter/machinist at Caterpillar in Mossville, retiring in 2001. He always assisted in the Cliff Arnold operations of the family business, the Tonica News and Putnam County Record, and served as secretary/treasurer for Record Newspapers Inc. until the time of its sale in December. He was a member of United Auto Workers and currently was serving as treasurer of Russell Zenor Post 260 of the American Legion. He also had served on Tonica Volunteer Fire Department and as a trustee on Tonica Village Board. He loved riding his Harley and had traveled on it extensively throughout the United States and Canada. His passion was cheering on the Dodgers. He loved to read. Cliff was a gift to all who knew him. Throughout his adult life, he helped multitudes of people in many ways. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, endless stories of life and his tremendous ability to love others unconditionally. Survivors are his loving wife, Elin; three sons, Patrick (Julia) Arnold of Columbia, Ill., Shannon (Sandy) Arnold of Lostant and Matthew Arnold of Napa Valley, Calif.; one brother, Cary Arnold of Medford, Ore.; one sister, Claudia Millimaki of Napa Valley, Calif.; three grandchildren, Ben, Becky and Amelia Arnold; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Tonica United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Arnold of Mighty Word Church of LaSalle officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tonica, with military services conducted by Russell Zenor Post 260 American Legion. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church, followed by an open meeting of the fellowship. Visitation also will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the church. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wright, Josh Turner, Ryan Bell, Darrell Daniels, Garnell Mond and Raymond Kent Richardson III. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to them to be distributed to Cliff’s favorite charities. The Hurst Funeral Home, Tonica, is in charge of arrangements.
Archer Williams MINERAL — Archer Kurtis Williams ended his life on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Mineral. Surviving are three brothers, Hoften Lee Williams of Buda, Jeremy N. (Rachel DeMuynck) Williams of Sheffield and Billy Williams of Sterling; and his mother, Dorle Williams of Buda. Archer was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Williams in 1986; his maternal Archer grandparents and his paternal grandfather; Williams an aunt, Barb; two uncles, Dale and Roger; and one cousin, Kelly. Archer was spending time in Mineral helping his aunt convalesce from surgery and aiding a neighbor with errands, always offering help where needed. A tribute to his life will be at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www. grant-johnsonfh.com.
Maynard Kropf DEER GROVE — Maynard David Kropf, 61, of Deer Grove died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at his home after a short illness. He was born Oct. 27, 1951, to Joe and Alice Kropf. He was employed by Prairie Hybrid Seeds. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving are three sisters, Norma Kropf of Deer Grove, Doris (Dan) Headings of Green Forest, Ark., and Sharon (James) Hostetler of Deer Grove; four brothers, Eugene (Luella) Kropf of Nelson, Mo., Marvin (Lydia) Kropf of Smithton, Mo., Lester (Joyce) Kropf of Tampico and LaVern (Gladys) Kropf of Tampico; two sisters-in-law, Judy Kropf of Berryville, Ark., and Mary Alice Kropf of Green Forest, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willis and Willard; two infant sisters; and two nieces and one nephew. Services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Fairfield Amish Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Fairfield Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Amish School. The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is handling the arrangements.
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Clean-up begins at Habanero’s After nearly two months since a fire destroyed Habanero’s Mexican Grill and Cantina in downtown Princeton, the clean-up and investigation into what caused the fire began this week. On Monday, crews were at the scene sifting through the rubble and clearing the site. Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley confirmed a fire origin and cause team official, along with electrical and building engineers, were on site reviewing and investigating electrical cords, building structure and burn patterns to determine a possible cause. Woolley said a report will be sent to him once the clean-up is complete. It’s undetermined how long it will take.
Roberts re-sentenced to prison for probation violation PRINCETON — A LaSalle man has been re-sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after admitting to violating the terms of his probation. Rodney T. Roberts Jr., 21, appeared in Bureau County Court on April 29 before Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei. Roberts was re-sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on two counts of the Class 2 felony of aggravated battery, with each count to be served concurrently. He was given credit for time served in the Bureau County Jail from June 16, 2011, to Aug. 1, 2011, and from March 16, to April 28. Roberts was also ordered to pay fines, fees and costs of $462 and a $200 DNA analysis fee. On April 20, 2012, a petition to revoke felony probation was filed alleging Roberts was in non-compliance of his probation by not reporting his conduct, whereabouts and employment to the probation department, by not attending mental health counseling as recommended by the probation department, and by not
paying fines, fees and court costs of $462. During the pendency of Roberts’ petition, the LaSalle man was charged with the Class 4 felony of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer, for which he entered a guilty plea on April 29 and was sentenced to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections, consecutive to the aggravated battery sentence. He was given credit for time served in the county jail from March 16, to April 28. On Dec. 10, 2012, Roberts committed the Class 4 felony of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer when he failed to stop his vehicle after being given a visual and audible signal by the Spring Valley Chief of Police who witnessed Roberts commit a traffic violation. Roberts fled the scene and was later arrested on March 16, on an arrest warrant. Roberts was convicted of misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession in 2012 in LaSalle County and of misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer in 2011 in Bureau County.
Koch enters guilty pleas to delivery, possession felonies PRINCETON — A Wyanet man has pleaded guilty to the Class 1 felony of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, cocaine, and to the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of another’s credit card. Kristopher A. Koch, 29, entered his guilty pleas on April 24 before Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei. On Jan. 25, 2012, the TRIDENT task force set up a controlled purchase of cocaine from Koch and purchased 3.2 grams from him in Princeton. Koch was indicted on May 11, 2012, by the Bureau County grand jury. An arrest warrant was issued, and Koch was arrested on June 18, 2012. Koch was sentenced by the judge to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and was recommended for the Impact Incarceration Program.
While out on bond, Koch used a credit card owned by a person, at whose residence he was living, without that person’s authority. At that time, Koch was charged with unlawful possession of another’s credit card. Koch was then sentenced to four months in the Bureau County Jail, placed on two and one-half years conditional discharge and ordered to pay fines of $407 and restitution of $136. Koch had no prior criminal record.
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Was the grass really greener? It was about 8:15 p.m., and the sun had already slipped over the horizon. Traveling down this unfamiliar street, my eyes were drawn to a pretty lamp in the picture window of a home. Softly lit, the lamp sent me back about 50 years. When I was a child, I knew people who had that lamp burning in the window, and that lamp resided in homes where I wanted to live. As a little child with only a few birthdays under her belt, that lamp in the window said a lot. The lamp usually lived in those big fine houses in town; the ones this little farm kid dreamed about and yearned to live in, instead of a drafty old farm house situated five miles away from everything. Terri But regardless of where that lamp lived, Simon I knew what else resided in those houses. From my youthful perspective, that softly-lit lamp in the window also meant the perfect family lived there. You know exactly what I mean ... When the lamp was turned on, you knew Dad was sitting nearby, reading the newspaper after a long day at work. Of course, it also meant Mom was in the kitchen. It was obvious because you could smell the home-baked bread and the meat in the oven. A pie, still warm, was just waiting to be dessert. As the lamp burned in that front picture window ... the children were doing a variety of activities, like quietly playing a board game in front of the fireplace or practicing for an upcoming piano lesson. The unsaid activities inside that lamp-lit home were even more appealing. Nobody was worried about paying any incoming bills, and Dad’s wallet was fat. The temperature inside was warm. The clothes worn were of the finest quality. There were family vacations being planned and other outings, where the family would happily co-exist without financial worries entering into the equation. Yes, that was what lived inside the house where the lamp burned peacefully in the front picture window. At least, that’s what I thought was living inside, and compared to my youthful life, it seemed about perfect. There was no lamp burning inside my window. Mom was at work; Dad wasn’t in the picture; Grandma was at work; and Grandpa was doing farm chores. Nobody read the newspaper at night because everybody was too tired. Bread came from the store because nobody had the time to make/bake it, and dessert ... well, that was reserved for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The piano had seen better days, and it didn’t matter because there were no piano lessons on our itineraries. There was no time for after-school board games in front of a fireplace we didn’t have because we had farm chores to do and dinner preparations with which to help. The unsaid activities were similar. Family vacations? The county fair was the biggest one I remember, and the shirt on my back was more of a family heirloom. And financial worries? Every day of our lives, money was an issue, and nobody’s wallet or purse was fat ... Do I need to continue? But to this little kid, the lamp-lit home was completely different. It represented everything I wanted, thought I needed and wished I could have. Now, a lot older and hopefully a bit wiser, I know that lamp in the window represented absolutely nothing. I know now my friends who lived in those lamplit houses had just as many problems, issues and daily worries as this little kid, who lived in a drafty farm house and seldom had dessert. But now, as I look back, I realize what I was looking for in that lamp-lit house was something I already had. No, the piano lessons never came, but there was more love in that drafty old farm house than any lamp-lit house could have mustered. While the moral to this old story is that grass is always greener, I have to believe the lesson is much brighter than that lamp-lit home, for sometimes we have to grow up and look back inside that home to see what we really had.
I vote for this important job! If you ever decide you might want to run for a local town or school office, go for it! Because, let me tell you, our local citizens will not let you down. Earlier this year my government teacher at school was talking about the upcoming election on April 9 because we were learning about the election process. With everyone around 18 years of age in my class, we needed to know about registering to vote, precincts, polling places and everything else that goes with it. From this lesson an opportunity arose; polling places are often looking for people to work on election days, and the pay is decent, so I decided it might be worth a shot. I emailed our county clerk shortly after, and she responded enthusiastically with several openings in some of our surrounding towns. Within the week, my friend and I got signed up to work the April 9 elections for Berlin Township in Malden. Let me tell you ... 3:30 a.m. came mighty early that Tuesday morning, but we were expected to be at the polling place by 5:15 a.m., so I drug myself out of bed and prepared for the big day. At 6 a.m. we had everything set up to begin the day, and our first few voters walked in the door within the minute. My first job was at the computer. It contained the name of every person eligible to vote in Berlin Township, so as they trickled in, I looked them up, checked their ballot style and marked them to vote. I was surprised 6:30 a.m. rolled around quickly, and after a few flick-
Danae Ross COMMENTARY ers trembling through the lights, our electricity suddenly decided to leave us in the dark. Of course that would happen my first time working the polls! Fear not, though, the Malden fire station next door was quick on the spot! In less than 10 minutes, they had us set up with a cord from their generator to power our voting machine, and they even supplied us with several lights to illuminate our all important location. After a few difficulties, we were back on track in our romantically lit township building. A town-wide power outage didn’t stop us, and it didn’t stop anyone else either. The people continued to come in and cast their votes by flashlight, showing dedication to their township. Our numbers were surprisingly high as we headed through the day with a count over 100 by noon. I got to meet a few young, new voters, and many devoted returners, several whose names I was very familiar with through my family but had never put a face to. Each and every one came in with their own stories and trials they were facing, but none of them failed to give me a smile and a warm welcome, even though they didn’t always know me. Some were full of jokes and excite-
ment, and others were quieter; but all of them were kind, respectful and doing their best to support their friends and family running for the local positions. I loved learning about all of the different people, connecting how I knew some of them, and seeing their cheerful faces that kept us going through our 14-hour day. I was very impressed by the close connections all of the people shared, and the commitment they had to get their vote in to elect the people they wanted to be in charge of their community. Our local leaders make decisions that affect us every day in our towns and schools, so it’s important we stand behind the people who deserve our vote. In every part of the day the people never failed to show me the importance they placed behind the elections. Working the polls takes patience with the long hours and monotonous work, but I know for sure that it was worth my time for all of the things that I learned, the wonderful people I met, and the support and dedication I witnessed right within the little town of Malden. All of that encompasses my idea of community, and after spending my whole day working the elections, I know that many of our fellow neighbors in Bureau County share a cooperative spirit that aims to make their corner of the world a better place to live. Danae Ross, 17, of Wyanet is a senior at Bureau Valley High School She can be reached at diamondspride30@yahoo.com.
Concert mania ... There are those who would call it unfortunate luck. I tend to believe it is a highly developed sixth sense, recognized early on and carefully nurtured over the years. As a shaman attains an almost mythical tribal status through conversing with netherworld spirits, so have I elevated myself to unthinkable heights as a medium of idiocy, a clairvoyant of the moronic, a visionary of stooge like behavior. Reinforcing this belief are the following incidents, cultivated from concert experiences I have endured ... witnessed and verifiable through friends, family and/or minor acquaintances whom I may have coerced through excessive force. Draw your own conclusions ... • Fresh out of high school, I attended my first major music event. Several late ‘70’s rock bands at an outdoor venue seemed like the perfect show ... or so we thought. Unfolding his frayed nylon, aluminum-framed lawn chair, he plopped his shirtless hulk down and settled in with a friendly nod in our direction. With a sleight of hand David Copperfield would be proud of, he produced a brown paper lunch sack, emptied its multi colored pharmaceutical contents into the palm of his hand, and swallowed the whole lot without chewing. Amazingly, 15 minutes passed before he collapsed, unconsciously nose diving into the sod, where he lay motionless for several hours, the chair folded over his
Chuck Mason COMMENTARY skyward facing behind. • Regularly attending blues festivals across the Midwest for nearly 25 years now, I always seem to cross paths with a guy I will call “Bernie.” This is because everyone else called him “Bernie.” An almost translucently pale man, he would, without fail, severely sunburn himself over the course of the weekend. And while it was quite obvious he possessed no innate rhythm, he would dance, his movements inhabiting the middle ground between a Bantu pygmy fertility dance, and that of a methamphetamine addict being tazered into submission by police. • I once found myself on a hot summers eve at the Mississippi Valley Fair, anxiously awaiting ZZ Top to take the stage, sandwiched between (and fondly known as) the Toad Sisters ... three rotund, semitoothless, chain smoking, Busch beer swilling, Nascar driver T-shirt wearing, curse like a sailor “ladies” who insisted on loudly singing all the wrong words in off key harmonies and complaining about how the scantily clad, attractive younger women were dressed. Thank God for summer breezes and loud PA systems.
• Jeffrey, The Yellow Rocker, made his mark at the Naperville Rib fest during Sammy Hagar’s energetic set. He was, as he drunkenly informed anyone within earshot, the biggest Sammy fan in the world. Jeffrey then proceeded to air guitar his way over several nearby patrons, sloshing beer and BBQ sauce on them before becoming entangled in a lawn umbrella, at which time he made a peace offering of one of the 30 autographed Hagar LPs he had stashed in his backpack. • At a small venue in Bloomington, I unfortunately found myself standing directly behind a couple exhibiting two of the largest heads I’ve yet encountered. Seemingly 7 feet tall at the peak of their craniums, it was (whether from the amount of liquor they were ingesting, or the immense weight of their noggins) like standing behind a pair of Macy’s Thanksgiving parade balloons in a stiff breeze. Teetering from side to side, they effectively blocked 90 percent of the stage, leaving us with only a partial view of the bass player. There have been countless others, all cataloged with a giddy excitement much like that which Charles Darwin must have felt while sketching the endless species of the Galapagos. I wonder what they noticed about me ... Chuck Mason, a self-described opinionated wiseguy, resides in Princeton. He can be reached at chuckthebluzguy@msn.com.
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DAR remembers Lexington and Concord PRINCETON — In memory of Lexington and Concord, tables were covered with Revolutionary War tent fabric and decorated with era type bottles, bowls, pouches, hardtack and games at the April coffee-time meeting of the Princeton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program “Who was Sarah Gregg?” was presented by DAR member Nancy Gillfillan. Dressed as a Civil War nurse, Gillfillan introduced the chapter to Sarah Gregg of Ottawa, and her nursing experiences as hospital matron at Fort Butler in Springfield. Regent Sharon Bittner led the chapter in the opening ritual. Judith Munn read the president general’s message and Lenora Carey read the
National Defence. Registrar Patricia Polson welcomed new members Heather Arnold and Jordan Philbrook. Viceregent Evalynn Blanco presented 25-year certificates to Sue May and Sharon Clausen, who was unable to attend. The chapter voted to purchase a marker and post for the Four Anniversaries Tree planted by the chapter at the fire station. Dedication will be at a later date. Members were reminded that the chapter will host the DAR District II Mini Four June 6 at the Princeton First United Methodist Church. The chapter will serve refreshments at Soldiers and Sailors Park for the Festival 56 play and the bake sale Aug. 9 for the Lunch in the Park event. Hostesses for the day
will complete a small floral design of their own to take home. As a bonus, students will have an opportunity to make and take home a professional looking bow to use in any floral arrangement or wreath. Wire-edged ribbon will be furnished. This class is for high school age and adults.
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The cost is $18 for PAC members and $20 for non-members. Students are asked to bring a 4- to 6-inch container and other items they would like to use in their design. However, these items will also be available to purchase from the instructor for a small fee.
The instructor will be Jane Ousec. She has been a fine craft artist for more than 30 years. She trained as a floral designer at the American Floral Art School in Chicago. To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787. Class size is limited. The registration deadline is May 11.
PMH Foundation to host wine tasting event PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Foundation will host a wine tasting evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market in Princeton. The event will include wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with music pro-
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PRINCETON — “Heartache Tonight,” a tribute concert to the music of the famous rock band, the Eagles, will be at 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton. Six musicians in live performance reprise the harmonies and guitarplaying of the original Eagles. Individual tickets are $18. For tickets, call 815-879-5656 or visit www.festival56.com. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
with funds raised going to benefit local cancer patients. For more information, call Kathy Martin at 815-878-0268 or email kmartingyrig@ hotmail.com.
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PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group is accepting donations of good used items for an upcoming rummage sale in June. If you have items to donate, call Brad Oeder at 815-866-9349 or the American Legion Post at 815-872-1171 and leave a message. Arrangements can be made to pick up larger donations such as couches, TVs, tables/ chairs, computers, etc. Small kitchen appliances will be accepted if in good working order. This is a major fundraiser for the group.
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DAR member Nancy Gillfillan presented the program “Who was Sarah Gregg?” at the April meeting of the Princeton Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. Notes for the program were taken from Sarah Gregg’s personal, red Civil War diary.
Floral design workshop set for May 16 at PAC PRINCETON — A hands-on floral design workshop will be offered at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 16. This workshop will teach the fundamentals for putting together a well designed silk floral arrangement. Students
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PRINCETON — The 21st annual Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger food drive will be May 11. Non-perishable food donations may be left by mailboxes.
Meeting planned LADD — There will be an organizational meeting for volunteers for the Ladd Get Your Rear in Gear 5K at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dick’s Tap on Main Street in Ladd. The 5K\k will be at 10 a.m. May 25 in Ladd
Book fair SPRING VALLEY — The St. Margaret’s Auxiliary will hold a book fair from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 in the hospital’s lower lobby. For more information, call 815-664-1130.
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Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday to Norma Jean Camp, who celebrated her 80th birthday on Thursday. I love you, John. • Wishes for a happy 88th birthday to Robert “Bob” Dabler. Cards can be sent to: Walnut Manor, 308 S. Second St., Apt. 5, Walnut, IL 61376.
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Births Announced Norman Nathan and Nachelle (DeSkeere) Norman of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Alivia Jean, born April 26 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one sister, Gracie, 3 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Connie Gordon of Princeton, and LaVern DeSkeere of Ohio. Paternal grandparents are Ron and Jeanie Norman of Princeton.
Wall Troy and Angie Wall of Bradford are the parents of a daughter, Kennedy Jean, born March 26 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She weighed 8 pounds, and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by five siblings, Kassie, 19, Kendall, 17, Kaden, 6, Kellen, 4 1/2, and Kinsley, 2. Maternal grandparents are Pat and Pam Berlin of Bradford. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Connie Wall of Bradford. Great-grandparents are Jean Kelly of Kewanee, Jack and Margaret Berlin of Kewanee, and Margarite Wall of Bradford.
Hubbard Aaron and Katie (Quaka) Hubbard of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte Paige, born April 29 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Sara and Robert Weber of Crystal Lake, and Mark and Manirat Quaka of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Don and Deb Hubbard of Princeton.
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Baseball teams receive donation Piehl Motors Inc. presented $500 and several pieces of equipment to the Wyanet Youth Baseball League on April 27. The equipment kits included items like equipment bags, baseball buckets, practice hitting nets, umpire ball bags, batting tees and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts.
Kalita Michael and Brittany (Hoffert) Kalita of Oglesby are the parents of a daughter, Mackenzie Marie, born April 26 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one sister, Paige, 2. Maternal grandparent is Dennis Hoffert of Spring Valley. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Donna Kalita of Peru. Greatgrandparents are Dean and Patricia Ellsworth of Webster Park, Donald and Dolores Hoffert of DePue, Don Welty of LaSalle, Donald and Jane Goetsich of Ottawa, and Jerome and Janice Kalita of Aurora.
Grand Reunion II set for May 18 MANLIUS — The Grand Reunion II, sponsored by the Manlius High School Class of 1948, for members and their guests of the classes of 1932 to 1953 will begin at noon May 18 at Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course, Route 26 south of Princeton. Members of the 1914-1931 classes and their guests are also welcome to attend.
Hubbard Jennifer (Salazar) Muncey and Troy Hubbard of Princeton are the parents of a son born May 1 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. ••• Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section. Information can be emailed to news@bcrnews.com or submitted online at www.bcnrews.com/forms/.
The reunion will begin with a “Get Acquainted” period followed by lunch, presentations by the Manlius Historical Society and Bureau Valley School Foundation, entertainment — some of which will be provided by attendees — and a picture taking session. The event will end with a show and tell session. Participants should bring those old pictures, memen-
PAC will award art scholarship PRINCETON — Princeton’s Prairie Art Council will award the annual $1,000 art scholarship this spring. All art students who reside in Bureau County, and who will be attending college as an art major in the fall of 2013, are invited to apply. The award will be determined
through a portfolio competition. Students should prepare a portfolio of five to 10 original works, a statement of intention and a letter of recommendation. These should be delivered to the Prairie Arts Council, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton, between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesday. A panel of
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Honor Rolls Bureau Valley South Junior High School Third Quarter 2012-2013
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High Honor Roll Eighth grade: Erica Buckman, Alex Elmore, Nick Glubczynski, Taylin Ritter, Kaylee Towne and Abbey Walters. Seventh grade: Kurt Bitting, Paige Foster, Alexandria Geary, Addison Moreland, Sophia Myong, Cassidy Olds, Trevor Sights, Caitlyn Starr and Haley Weidner. Sixth grade: Ethan Ainley, Kale Barnett, Saige Barnett, Jacob Callahan, Marissa Endress, Tyler Gustafson and Seton Younggren. Honor Roll Eighth grade: Kylie Foster, Anthony Guerrero and Casey Mecum. Seventh grade: Tori Balensiefen, Terry Bivins, Makina Carrington, Austin Catton, Devin Cole, Alyssa Newsom, Jack Ritter and Nicole Wirth. Sixth grade: Becca Bitting, Matthew Kruger, Ashleigh Lair, Breanna Richardson and Leeandra Sights.
Daniel Acker of Tiskilwa sorts through artwork and frames during the April 27 rummage sale at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton. Event-goers spent the day browsing through antiques, collectibles and other items. BCR photo/Becky Kramer
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High Honor Roll Eighth grade: Stephanie Boehm, Megan Bolelli, Coltin Carboni, Ashley Choate, Kendall Cinotte, Carson Corpus, Daniel Elias, Dominick Elliott, Christopher Enriquez, Kristen Gag, Marco Gonzalez, Cheyenne Hernandez, Timothy Herrmann, Kylie Huettemann, Kaitlyn Huston, Ellen Jacobs, Joseph Marenda, Hayden Nielsen, Anais Ortiz, Sierra Osborn, James Perona, Allison Ploch, Alyse Ruda, Teresa Sajuan, Derrick Scarpaci, Ein Spencer, Bethany Stoner and Emily Wines. Seventh grade: Lizbeth Aldana, Gage Andreoni, Lauren Bulak, Alexis Castelan, Kaelyn Condon, Kora Cruz, Mackenzie Delaney, Nathaniel Draper, Catherine Drumheller, Kyle Duever, Kylee Golgin, Hallee Heredia, Karissa Insco, Cassidy Jablonski, Jordan Kraml, Amanda Kunkel, Noah Martin, Gunner McCormick, Kaityln Miller, Alan Ruiz, Aubrey Schramm, Faith Sommer, Emme Taliani, Jenna Tonozzi, Brant Vanaman and Cade Wozniak. Sixth grade: Michelle Arrate, Orion Ayala, Madison Bean, Brooke Bianchi, Alyssa Boers, Tori Bogatitus, Shannon Casey, Jamal Dahir, James DeAngel, Paisley Dhesse, Sean Domkuski, Gianna Elias, Erik Enriquez, Morgan Filippini, Anthony Floyd, John Fousekas, Carlo Gutierrez, Alaina Hannon, Kallie Hansen, Cearra Harris, Matti Heiden, Fernanda Hernandez, Anna Herrmann, Devan Janssen, James Kellerman, Richard King, Alexandria Kinkin-Racicot, Samantha Kohr, Rayme Loehr, Samuel Lucas, Autumn Lucas-Andreoni, Emily Lupo, James Mautino, Hailey Newton, Felicia Olivares, Sara Perkins, Giuseppina Piccolo, Rose Puentes, Rylee Reed, Chance Resetich, Elian Rivera, Gertrude Savitch, Kaleigh Shilkuski, Christian Stefaniak, Marlene Vazquez, Alex Wertz and Chloe Wozniak. Fifth grade: Cecilia Aldana, Anna Argubright, Stephanie Arteaga, Paige Blackburn, Alexander Castaneda, , Giovanny Castaneda , Caden Cradle, Sarah Croasdale, Dillon deJong, Jeffrey Delaney, Bentley Delhotal, Justin Doran, Abigail Draper, Kaitlin Duever, Janessa Floyd, Bryan Fuentes, Hanna Goodrum, Averi Hansen, Kendall Hansen, Hanah Hart, Kennedy Keegan, Addison Konczak , Gracie Martinaitis, Mackenzie Mrowicki, Nathaniel Mrowicki, Olivia Novero, Leonardo Ochoa, Kelton Pelzer, Maxwell Puentes, James Rodriguez, Regina Scarpaci, Rhiannon Skoog, Madeline Spayer, Hannah Vanko, Aleksandar Vasic and Jacob Wilson. Honor roll Eighth grade: Stephanie Aguirre, Iszaiah Cruz-Miranda, Nathan Diaz, Alec Jones, Jordan Redd, Cody Saepharn, Juliana Soberalski and Diamond Villugus. Seventh grade: Shawna Abriam, Brandon deJong, Desteny Montes and Andrea Ramirez. Sixth grade: Jedidiah Delhotal. Fifth grade: Marcus Saepharn, Calvin Schmollinger and Andrew Vanko.
Education Notes Freya Block receives ag scholarship PRINCETON – Freya Block of Neponset is a recipient of the 2013 First Choice Agriculture Scholarship from 1st Farm Credit Services. Block, a senior at Kewanee High School, is the daughter of Clinton and Melanie Freya Block Block. She has been active in 4-H, FFA and basketball. In the fall, Block plans to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale to pursue degrees in equine science and agriculture business. She hopes to use her degrees to work in the agriculture field and be involved in horses. The scholarships support students who will pursue an agriculture degree or a degree that will contribute to the quality of rural life. Recipients were selected from a pool of 165 applicants based on their future commitment to rural America, academic achievement, community activities and agriculture involvement.
GED testing will be May 22-23 PRINCETON — The Bureau-Henry-Stark Regional Office of Education will administer the General Educational Development exam from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 22-23 at the Business Employment Skills Team Office (IBC building) on Backbone Road East in Princeton. Registration, which must be done prior to the testing, will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the BEST office. A $50 fee in the form of a money order or cash is due at the time of registration. No personal checks will be accepted.
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Jacob Bohm wins welding competition MOLINE — Jacob Bohm, a student at Bureau Valley High School/Whiteside Area Career Center, won a first-place prize of $500 in the second annual High School Welding
Competition at Midwest Technical Institute on the Quad Cities campus of the Midwest Technical Institute. The students were given several different raw pieces of metal and a blueprint. They were asked to produce the project from the blue print using their skills in
arc and MIG welding. Students were also required to take a written exam to demonstrate their knowledge on basic terminology and blueprint reading. The winners were determined by their competency in written exam, project assembly and accuracy and overall quality of their welds.
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Brenda Philhower (from left), Bernice Schuetz, Bretta Klein and Wilma Fane took along a copy of the BCR during a “Chicks Are Us Weekend” with Green River Lines in Wisconsin. The group went to a cooking show. Melvina Lewis of Princeton and her daughters, Barb Wolcott and Carol Grundman, pose with a copy of Anna Roadhouse and Cindy Warren of Princeton the BCR in front of Stanton Hall in Natchez, Miss. took along a copy of the BCR to Pyeong Chang, Melvina and her daughters toured the pre-Civil War South Korea, to watch Nathan Warren compete at homes while in Natchez for their spring pilgrimage. the Special Olympics World Games.
Laurie Hayes of Princeton is pictured with a copy of the BCR in Baden, Switzerland, at the Hotel Du Parc, Baden.
Greg and Sandra Steele recently took a trip to New Zealand and Australia. During their travel to the Opera House in Sydney, Australia, they had an opportunity to meet Jan (Murrell) Cloake and her husband, Trevor, and Jan’s brother and sister. Jan was a foreign exchange student at Princeton High School in 1969-70. Greg was on R&R in Australia at that time and stayed with Jan’s family. “It was great to spend time with Jan and her family in their home in Australia some 43 years later.”
Former Princeton resident Connie Piper Marmaro reads the BCR in her son Roger’s back yard in Chandler, Ariz., just southeast of Phoenix. While in Chandler, Connie visited with Bradley Piper, former Princeton resident and her cousin, and his wife Jean.
Auggie Lowder and Gary McMullen of Walnut are pictured with a copy of the BCR during the annual Sturgeon Spearing season in Oshkosh, Wis. The one on the right weighed in at 148 pounds.
Ariel Van Cleave and Molly Losey took along a copy of the BCR to Homer, Alaska. Here she is trying to use the BCR as a shield after a snowball fight broke out.
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Bureau Valley North musicians Starved Rock Lodge hosts Cotton Patch Gospel for hunger relief garner wins at IESA contest WALNUT — Bureau Valley North Music Department attended the IESA’s Solo and Ensemble Contest at Kewanee Wethersfield on March 23. There were 65 events in the contest. Bureau Valley North received 37 first ratings, 26 second ratings and three students received third ratings. Marissa Mungia, on her drum set solo, and Elijah Lind, on his vocal solo, received perfect scores. Other students who received first ratings were the snare drum trio of Caje Peterson, Jay Edlefson and Marissa Mungia; the saxophone duet of Rhiannon Staker and Kaitlin Mungia; the snare drum duet of Jackson Hanson and Benjamin Jackson; the flute trio of Nicole Stone, Savannah Jensen and Courtney Hoagland; the drum set solo of Jay Edlesfon; the tuba duet of Danny Schoff and Elijah Lind; the vocal duet of Rhiannon Staker and Lexi Ryan; the trombone trio of Dallas Hardy, Connor Johnson and Memphis Fischer; the flute duet of Emily Fordham and Lexi Ryan; the vocal solo of Joshua Monier; the alto sax solo of Ellen Johnson; the trumpet solo of Hunter Schoff; the snare drum solo of Jackson Hanson; the vocal solo of Ellen Johnson; the trumpet solo of Bradley Sierens; the vocal solo of Nicole Stone; the drum set solo of Benjamin Jackson; the trumpet solo of Joshua Monier; the mixed instrument duet of Katie Bannick and Ellen Johnson; the mixed woodwind duet of Jennifer and Jessica Linley; the clarinet solo of Katie Smith; the alto saxophone solo of Rhiannon Staker; the flute solo of Emily Fordham; the clarinet solo of Josie Lind; the drum set solo of Caje Peterson; the clarinet solo of Morgan Vick; the baritone solo of Donald Rios; the tenor
saxophone solo of Jessica Linley; the clarinet solo of Sydney Sweenie; the bass clarinet solo of Jennifer Linley; the trumpet solo of Joe Green; the clarinet solo of Dana Macklin; the flute solo of Nicole Stone; and vocal duet of Hannah Atherton and Elijah Lind. Students who received a second rating were the vocal duet of Allysa Heidenreich and Courtney Hoagland; the saxophone trio of Rhiannon Staker, Stephanie Gripp and Kaitlin Mungia; the trumpet trio of Hunter Schoff, Bradley Sierens and Joshua Monier; the vocal duet of Madie McFadden and Abbey Johnson; the vocal duet of Ellen Johnson and Josie Lind; the double duet of A.J. Hockings, Joshua Monier and Elijah Lind; the double duet of Taylor Butler, Colbie Carl, Nataleigh Nugent and Christen Hurley; the clarinet quintet of Josie Lind, Katie Smith, Dana Macklin, Sydney Sweenie and Jennifer Linley; the vocal solo of Abbey Johnson; the vocal solo of Taylor Butler; the trumpet solo of Katie Bannick; the flute solo of Lexi Jacobs; the vocal solo of Hannah Atherton; the flute solo of Lexi Ryan; the vocal solo of Josie Lind; the tuba solo of Elijah Lind; the saxophone solo of Madison Jackson; the saxophone solo of Stephanie Gripp; the vocal solo of Colbie Carl; the flute solo of Courtney Hoagland; the vocal solo of Madie McFadden; the vocal solo of Lexi Ryan; the saxophone solo of Ian Carl; the vocal solo of Rhiannon Staker and the tuba solo of Danny Schoff. Students who received third ratings included the flute duet of Savannah Jensen and Courtney Hoagland and the saxophone solo of Kaitlin Mungia. Judy Andersen accompanied the students.
UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge at Starved Rock State Park partnered with local musician Phil Kaufmann to host Cotton Patch Gospel on March 25 and 26 and raised more than $2,000 to be donated to local and international agencies whose mission is to fight hunger. This partnership between the Lodge and Kaufmann came about when activities director Edna Daugherty attended a performance of Cotton Patch Gospel and felt sure that it would be a good fit in the entertainment lineup at the Lodge. The fact that it would serve as a fundraiser to combat hunger was an especially effective motivator. The Cotton Patch Gospel has its origins in the translation of the book of Matthew, authored by Clarence Jordan. Actor playwright Tom Key, inspired by Jordan’s writing, further developed the story of how Joe Davidson and Mary Hagler raised the most miraculous human ever to be born in Gainesville, Ga., (Jesus). After hearing the original one-man show, renowned singer/songwriter Harry Chapin was inspired to write music and lyrics and turned the show into a toe-tapping musical. Phil Kaufmann has now performed this one-man musical more than
Phil Kaufmann 70 times, portraying more than 20 characters in front of his video band where he plays 11 different instruments and sings his own backup harmonies. Over the past two years he has raised more than $77,000 for hunger. Next month Phil heads to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will perform the show for Harry Chapin’s widow Sandy, who granted permission to Phil to record the show’s music. Plans are in place to stage Cotton Patch Gospel at the Lodge again in March 2014.
Scholarship applications available PRINCETON — The application form for the 2013-14 Princeton Memorial Scholarship Fund and Ruth E. Patterson Lang Scholarship Fund is now available. The application form can be obtained either in the Princeton High Guidance Office or may be downloaded at www. phs-il.org from the Scholarship link. Any graduate of Princeton High School
is eligible to apply for scholarship consideration. All completed applications must be returned to Brian Church, Princeton High School guidance director, no later than noon June 7. For additional information or assistance in obtaining an application form, contact the guidance department at 815-875-3308, ext. 229.
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Saturday, May 4, 2013 • 13 Junior achievement — Area junior high athletes have been running down BVEC and SRC track and field championships. See page 14 and 18.
Soccer: Sterling 3, Princeton 0
Barbi Prokup and the Lady Bruins have jumped right on new teammate Emmi Christensen, making her feel a part of the team right away.
Sterling extracts its revenge
By Jeff Schlesinger sports@bcrnews.com
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Inside softball
Christensen fits right in at St. Bede By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com
Bill Prokup heard St. Bede had a new transfer student who played some softball, but knew nothing more about her other than a parent said she was impressive at one of the ASA tryouts. He quickly found out how impressive when he got Christensen on the softball field this spring. The junior transfer has been a marvelous addition to the Lady Bruins lineup, both batting out of the clean-up hole and in the pitching circle. She leads the team with two home runs, batting .317 with 14 RBIs. She’s also backed up pitching ace Lainie Schweickert well, posting a 3-2 record with a 2.24 ERA in five starts. “She is a very disciplined hitter with obvious power,” SBA coach Bill Prokup said. “She would probably be a primary starting pitcher on many teams. She has control of multiple pitches and very nice speed. When you have a Lainie Schweickert, it is tough to get innings when games are spread out as you want to keep your No. 1 in a rhythm and get game experience.” Christensen, who
returned to the area before the start of the school year, said the team has made her feel very welcome. “We all just have a lot of fun. The girls are so nice to me. We have inside jokes that keep it really fun,” said Christensen, who moved to Minnesota in the fifth grade. Prokup said Christensen was pretty shy at first but has come out of her shell being around the team. “She’s a very good kid to be around. She’ s usually smiling and gets along with everyone. It’s her first sport at SBA, and I hope it’s been a good experience thus far,” he said. The Lady Bruins have had a very successful season at 14-5. Christensen attributes it to their team chemistry. “I think we all get along really well,” said Christensen, adding their goal is to make it to state. Of all the parts of the game, Christensen said she most “loves to hit the ball.” SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal said she plays some old-school, third base sans face mask. Christensen said the mask just gets in her way on how she wants to play third.
STERLING — The Sterling Golden Warriors avenged a 2-0 loss at the Orion tournament by dominating the Princeton Tigresses and gaining a 3-0 victory. Sterling Coach Brian Cebula said the Warriors’ home turf at Roscoe Eades Stadium was a difference maker. “I was very proud of the girls and how they controlled the game,” he said. “We’re so use to playing on the turf and the speed of it. We took advantage of the size of it.” The Golden Warriors were led by their dynamic duo of senior midfielder Allie Johnson and junior forward Kaitlin Bauer. Bauer cracked the scoreboard first in the 28th minute of the contest. That seemed to wake the Tigresses up, as for the next 10 minutes, they put consistent pressure on the Warrior goal. But all momentum was taken away with just seconds left in the half. With only a minute to go, a BCR photo/Jeff Schlesinger surprising offsides call just past midfield halted Princeton’s Lexi Marselle runs down the ball at Sterling Thursday. The host Golden Warriors avenged a previous loss to Tigresses with a 3-0 win. See Soccer Page 14
Area roundup
Storm softball sweeps Fulton By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com
Baseball
St. Bede 20, Pontiac 1: It was all The Bureau Valley Storm swept Bruins as the hosts pounded out 19 Fulton in a Three Rivers Conhits and 20 runs. Brad Groleau ference doubleheader on the improved his record to 4-0 givroad Thursday, beating the ing up only four hits and no Steamers 6-4 and 9-2. earned runs. Ashley Phillips had four hits Offensively, the Bruins were and three RBIs in the twin bill led by Groleau going 4/4 with for Bureau Valley. Irini Petros a triple, a double and three Brandi drove in two runs in the openRBIs. Steven Ebener had a er, Darcy Kepner had three DeWaele double and two singles, four RBIs in the nightcap, and Bran- Had 4 hits, 3 RBIs RBIs; Sam Lucas had three for Storm di DeWaele had four hits and hits, two RBIs; Austen Schwab three RBIs in the two games. two hits and three RBIs; and Kepner won the opener, and Petros Logan Bima with a triple, double tossed a one-hitter in the nightcap. and three RBIs.
St. Bede moved to 14-1 heading into Friday’s home game vs. Brimfield. Fulton 8, Bureau Valley 3: A fiverun, second inning propelled the host Steamer to victory Thursday in Fulton. McKinley Kruger drove in two runs for Bureau Valley.
Golf At Port Byron: The IVCC men’s golf team finished third in their third conference golf tournament meet of the week on Tuesday at Byron Hills Golf Course in Port Byron. The tournament was won by host Black Hawk College.
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Taking a knee
Rehab not an easy walk By Derek Johnson sports@bcrnews.com
Kaitlyn Hughes On the road to recovery
Editor’s note: This is the third segment in a series about Ohio sophomore Kaitlyn Hughes’ ACL injury and her road to recovery. OHIO — About a week after surgery Hughes switched to
over-the-counter drugs to manage the pain. “I went on Aleve. But, I have to take them because we’re having trouble getting my leg straight. I have physical therapy every week day because I can’t get it straight.” At physical therapy,
Hughes works on rehabilitating her leg. “(I) just stretch, mostly my hamstrings and my calves because they’re tight. We just stretch them because it’s so tight in there. Then we have to move my kneecap around because it’s locked into place.”
At this point what Hughes can do physically is limited. She got behind schedule because she could not straighten her leg completely. Once she achieves that goal, she will expand her activities “I will be on the bike, and I can swim,” she said.
“Swimming helps with the strength. And, I have to walk all the time. I am always up walking or dangling my feet on something. I go to school, so I walk around school; I walk around the classroom … I walk a lot.” Hughes said, “After sur-
See Hughes Page 18
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Junior high track roundup
Storm track squads sweep BVEC championships By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com The Bureau Valley Elementary Conference track and field championships were all in the family at Spring Valley Tuesday. Bureau Valley South claimed three BVEC championships, and BV North claimed the other. South’s Devon Johnston was a triple threat among the seventhgrade boys, winning the shot (33-3 1/2), 100 (12.69) and 200 (27.26). Double winners were North’s Austin Wzierbecki in the 800 (2:26.75) and 1600 (5:20.64) and LaMoille’s Brett Dannis in the hurdles (17.72) and high jump (5-0). Other winners including LaMoille’s Austin Lundquist (discus, 93-2), DePue’s Alex Madrigal (400, 1:03.65) and 4x100 relay (56.41) and BVS’ 4x200 (1:54.86) and 4x400 (4:32.99) relays. South topped North 102-78 for team honors. Contributing to South’s title
for the seventh-grade girls were Addison Moreland in the 100 (14.08), Haley Weidner in the 800 (2:47.8) and 1600 (6:01.47), Alex Geary in the high jump (4-5) and 200 (30.04). The South also swept the relays. Other winners included Ohio’s Lexi Loftus (hurdles, 18.46) and Maddi Deery, (shot 28-0), Malden’s Taylor Hall (discus, 70-5 1/2) and North’s Emily Fordham (400, 1:09.1). South claimed the crown by a 117-71 margin over BVN. South’s Sabrina Webb won the eighth-grade girls high jump (4-9) and 200 (28.57) titles. Other BVS wins came from Casey Mecum in the 400 (1:06.68), Niquel Eilts in the 800 (2:47.62), Tasha Richardson in the 100 (13.52). BVS also won the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Other eighth-grade winners included Ladd’s Maddie Quinn (hurdles, 16.54) and North’s Marissa Mungia (long jump, 13-6 3/4) and 4x200 (2:02.59). South was a 12299 winner over North. North claimed its crown in
the eighth-grade boys, topping DePue 120-93. For North, Michael Eastwood won the long jump (16-1 1/2), 100 (12.04) and 200 (25.01), and Hunter Sebby won the shot (36-9 1/2). North also won the 4x200 (1:52.21). DePue boosted wins from Austin Keist (400, 56.84) and its 4x100 (53.36) and 4x400 (4:05.93) relays. Also getting in the champions’ circle were Ladd’s Nick Edgecomb (hurdles, 19.2) and Michael Manning (discus, 94-3) and Neponset’s Austin Thumma (1600, 5:36.1). SRC Meet: The Princeton Logan Junior High School boys teams swept Tuesday’s Starved Rock Conference track and field championships in Streator. The Logan seventh-grade girls took second. The Logan seventh-grade boys ran away from the field, topping Mendota 152-118. Brett Schnenck took two firsts, winning the 100 (12.59) and 200 (24.46). Logan also got firsts from Kendle Whitford in the 400 (59.5), Drake
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From Page 13 what looked to be a Tigress breakaway. Then with just 12.37 ticks left before the break, Johnson sneaked a goal past junior goalie Kelly Schmidt to give them some breathing room going into the second half. “Having the wind made a big difference,” Cebula said. “Especially being able to use it and get those goals. If you have the wind and you don’t score any, it gives the other team higher hopes.” Even though the Tigresses had the wind at their backs in the second half, they could not seem to mount any sort of attack. Their kicks were long, and they could not catch up BCR photo/Jeff Schlesinger to the ball, while the WarPrinceton’s Mallory Wheeler makers her move in riors controlled the ball Thursday’s JV game at Sterling. She scored a goal and forced Schmidt and in the Tigresses’ 4-0 win. the defense to be on their
Davis in the long jump (15-7) and Garrett Allen in the shot put (37-1 1/4). In relays, Logan won the 4x200 (1:49.74) with Alex Janssen, Whitford, Davis and Schneck and the 4x400 (4:14.06) with Jacob Darnell, Alex Janssen, Davis and Whitford The eighth-grade boys edged Mendota 86-77 for first place. Blake Janssen won the hurdles (17.06) and placed second in the 200 (26.12). The Lions’ 4x200 relay of Justin Darnell, Austin Wetsel, Blake Janssen and Lucas Sisler turned in the top time of 1:46.6. Spring Valley’s Ricardo Alonso won the long jump (16-6) and 1600 (5:24.22), and the Wildcats won the 4x100 relay (53.55). Peru Parkside beat out Logan for the seventh-grade girls title 121-83. Logan’s Anna Murray took firsts in the hurdles (18.05) and 100 (13.18). Logan also won the 4x200 relay (2:04) with Regan Hubbard, Kaitlin May, Maddie Eckard and Murray.
toes. Johnson then sealed the victory with a goal in the 65th minute to put the Warriors up 3-0. The Warriors move to 7-9-2 with the victory. Tigress Coach Ed Young didn’t have much positive to say about the game. “You expect to come in and compete, and I don’t think we really competed tonight,” he said. “They beat us to every ball. I don’t think we won a single one. They out hustled us, out looked us. It’s hard to swallow.” The Tigresses had to pick themselves up quickly for one of their toughest match ups against Peoria Christian Friday night at Bradley in the annual Kick-It for Cancer event (score of that match was not available at press time). Senior captain Lexi Marselle encouraged her team-
Logan claimed the eighth-grade girls 4x200 relay with a time of 2:02.24 on the legs of Jamie Kuhn, Michaela Mall, Kim Duong and Sara Murray. See page 18 for SRC results. • Record-breaker: Kendle Whitford broke the Logan school record in the 400 meters on April 22 at PHS with a time of 58.71. Nathan Holmes held the record since 1994 at 58.73. • Sectional time: Ladd Grade School will host an IESA 1A Sectional at Princeton High School starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Local participants include Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Ladd, Malden, Princeton Christian Academy, Princeton St. Louis and Spring Valley JFK. Running at Kewanee Wethersfield starting at 10 a.m. will be Annawan, Bradford, Bureau Valley South and Neponset. Heading in the other direction at Erie will be Amboy, Bureau Valley South, LaMoille, Ohio and Tampico, starting at 9 a.m.
mates, saying “We need to keep our heads up, and tomorrow’s a new game.” “Keep a positive attitude above everything else, and we can get back into it I think,” added junior captain Liz Stites. • In the JV prelim, the Tigresses came away 4-0
victors with goals from Sheila Ferguson, Mallory Wheeler, Araia Hicks and Devon Scott. The underclassman take a 6-0-1 record into Saturday’s Rock Island freshman tourney. Comment on this story@ www.bcrnews.com.
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Hall’s Brittany Gonzalez battles Mendota’s Sarah Hupfauer in Thursday’s game on the Trojans turf.
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Scoring for IVCC were: Tanner Galyen 80, Michael Walker 80, Kyle Chase 81, Alex Harrison 87 and Logan Koepke 89. Spencer Jones from Black Hawk College was medalist with a score of 70.
Rolle bolle MANLIUS — Mother Nature blessed the opening night of the Manlius Rolle Bolle with a super springtime night on Wednesday. Twenty-two bolders came to Manlius, where walking off with first place were all play-
ers from Manlius, Donna Ericson, Austin McQuarrie and Harold Oloffson. Second place went to Max Naert, Tyler DeBrock and Dan Chapman; third went to Lisa Marchand, Roger DeBrock and Mitch Smith; fourth went to Coleen VanKerreBroeck, Rob Morey and M.J. Michlig; and the fifth prize was claimed by Wilma Anderson Riley DeBrock and Darrell Wallace.
Soccer Mendota 6, Hall 0: Marissa Bonnell had three goals for Mendota, which led 4-0 at the half. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
SPRING VALLEY — Mother Nature has rained on the Starved Rock Area Special Olympics Area 16 Spring Games parade of athletes. Due to poor facility conditions as result of the weather, the Spring Games set for Saturday, have been cancelled. “As always, the safety of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff, and spectators is our number one priority. The current conditions at our venue would compromise the safety of all involved as well as the quality of this competition,” Area 16 director Cheri De Paepe said. This event will not be made up. A random drawing will be held to determine advancement to Summer Games in June, and the results of that drawing will be announced Monday.
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OGLESBY — “A Ride to Remember” Poker Run to Benefit the Captain Thomas J. Heitmann Memorial Fund will be held May 18. Cost is $20 per person for the ride and $10 for dinner only, This Memorial Fund is an on-going fund that will allow the family, friends and alumni of Saint Bede Academy to pursue Thomas’ dream of a Track and Field complex on campus. For more information, call 630-409-5133 or visit www.capttjhmemorial.com.
PRINCETON — Senior Night for PHS softball has been postponed to Thursday vs. Midland. Introductions will begin at approximately 4:15 p.m. Other PHS cancellations include Friday’s boys track, baseball and tennis contests and Saturday’s F/S soccer tournament at Rock Island.
Three Rivers Track MORRISON — Friday’s Three Rivers Girls track and field meet was postponed to Monday at Morrison High School. Other area cancellations included Hall varsity and JV softball games for Friday.
Winner Game 1, 4:30 p.m. May 15: Game 3 - (2) Mendota vs. (3) Princeton, 4:30 p.m. May 18: Title - winners 2-3, 11 a.m.
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May 13: Game 1 - (5) Erie/Prophetstown at (4) Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m. May 14: Game 2 - (6) Fulton at (3) Port Byron Riverdale, 4:30 p.m. Game 3 - (1) Rock Island Alleman vs. Winner Game 1, at 4:30 p.m. (at Manlius) May 15: Game 4 - (2) Morrison vs. Winner Game 2, 4:30 p.m. May 18: Title - Winners 3- 4, 11 a.m. Junior college
Bureau Valley 000 303 0 - 6 11 2 Fulton 103 000 0 - 4 9 3 WP: Darcy Kepner (7ip, 9h, 4r, 3er, 3k, 0b). LP Katherine Wayne. Leading hitters: BV - DeWaele (3 hits, rbi), Ashley Phillips (2 hits, rbi), Petros (2rbi), Scott (2b), Brummel (2b, rbi), Fairbanks (rbi). Fulton 200 000 0 - 2 1 4 Bureau Valley 005 310 x - 9 11 3 WP: Petros (7ip, 1h, 2er, 5k, 3bb). LP: Lesniewski. Leading hitters: BV - A. Phillips (2 hits, 2rbi), Dar. Kepner (2 hits, 3rbi), Scott (2 hits), Emily Phillips (2 hits), DeWaele (2b, 2rbi).
Region IV Tournament
IVCC 1, Blackhawk 0. WP: Newman (7ip, 3h, 0k). IVCC hitting: Hill (2-3, 3b), Schmitz (1-2, rbi). Blackhawk 5, IVCC 3. LP: Newman (0.2ip, 3h, 2r). IVCC hitting: Hill (2-2, rbi), Harcar (2-4), Fassino (1-3,rbi). IVCC 8, Blackhawk 7. WP: Kar. Huss (7ip, 11h, 7er, 3k, 0b). IVCC hitting: Hill (2-4, 3b), Schmitz (2-4), Harcar (2-4), Fassino (3-4, 2b, rbi), Chapman (1-3, 2rbi), Kar. Huss (1-3, 2rbi).
Other games
Geneseo 7, Dixon 5 Kewanee 4, Newman 2 Morrison 13, Amboy 1 (5) St. Bede 2A regional
May 13: Game 1 - (5) Spring Valley (Hall) at (4) Somonauk, 4:30 p.m. May 14: Game 2 - (1) Peru (St. Bede) vs.
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• IVCC will play at 1 p.m. Saturday
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Bureau Valley 120 000 0 - 3 8 0 Fulton 150 020 x - 8 10 1 WP: Sanderson. LP: Mead. Leading hitters: BV - Mead (2b, sb), Colby Wittig (2b), Kruger (2rbi), Young (rbi). SB – Mead, Josh Renner (sb). Other games
Rock Falls 12, Mendota (5) Newman 9, Kewanee 1 Morrison 18, Amboy 0 Erie/Prophetstown 10, Riverdale 0 (5) Oregon 2A Regional
May 13: Game 1 - (5) Oregon at (4) Sterling Newman, 4:30 p.m. Game 2 - (6) Mendota at (3) Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.. May 15: Game 3 - (1) Princeton vs. Winner Game 1, 4:30 p.m. May 16: Game 4 - (2) Forreston vs. Winner Game 2, 4:30 p.m. May 18: Title - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 10 a.m. Ottawa Marquette 2A Regional
May 13: Game 1- (5) Somonauk at (4) Seneca, 4:30 p.m.
May 15: Game 2- (1) St. Bede) vs. Winner Game 1, 4:30 p.m. May 16: Game 4 - (2) Spring Valley Hall vs. (3) Marquette, 4:30 p.m. May 18: Title - Winners 2-3, 11 a.m. Junior college Oakton 10, IVCC 4. WP: Lowdson. LP: Fields (3ip, 7h, 3r, 0k,1bb). IVCC hitting: S. Coutts (1-4), Hernandez (2-4), Passini (1-3, rbi), Dresbach (1-3, rbi), Hall (1-4, rbi), Duffell (1-2, rbi), Huebbe (1-3). Oakton 20, IVCC 7. WP: Madvyck. LP: Huebbe (1.1ip, 4h, 5r, 5er, 3k,3bb). IVCC hitting: Hernandez (1-3), Passini (3-3, 2rbi), Moon (1-3, 3rbi), Dresbach (1-32, rbi), Hall (1-4, rbi).
Soccer
High school girls At Sterling
Sterling 3, Princeton 0 At Mendota
Mendota 6, Hall 0 Rock Island Alleman 1A Regional
Tuesday: Match 1 - (1) Rock Island (Alleman) vs. (4) DePue, 5 p.m. Match 2 (2) Princeton vs. (3) Spring Valley Hall) 7 p.m. Friday, May 10: Title - Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2, 6 p.m.
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gery I didn’t get a brace at all. My doctor does not give braces to his ACL patients. He says not having (the) brace helps gain mobility back faster. And it helps you want to get up and walk, not just sit down all the time. I’d rather it be like that because I was trying to walk a week after surgery because it’s the most frustrating thing.” Hughes began the process almost immediately after surgery. “I think it helped that I didn’t just keep it stiff,” she said. “I went to an athletic trainer, and he said to try and walk on it a week after. I had surgery on a Thursday, and I went to physical therapy on Monday, and he told me to try to walk on it. “I can walk on it with my crutches; I just couldn’t put all of my weight on it.” She got rid of the crutches two weeks after surgery. “She blossomed almost overnight,” Dee Hughes said. Hughes said she doesn’t have any trouble driving. In fact, she just got her license a bit after the surgery. “My birthday was six days after I had surgery. So, I was bummed. I was supposed to go get my license that day. My whole family came over,” she said, choosing not to postpone the surgery. Starting the week after spring break she began working on strength. “Strength is the biggest thing from your surgery because you lose all your strength in your leg. I should be back, recovered. But,
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“It’s really hard … pretty much keep your head up because there are so many times I just want to thank my Dad. There are so many times that I just want to give up, and he says, ‘Stick in there. What about volleyball season this year? You got it’ … stuff like that.”
Kaitlyn Hughes it takes a fully year to be back where I was before,” she said. She readily admits, it’s hard staying motivated. “It’s really hard … pretty much keep your head up because there are so many times I just want to thank my Dad. There are so many times that I just want to give up, and he says, ‘Stick in there. What about volleyball season this year? You got it’ … stuff like that,” she said. “You get very frustrated … but, I just stick in there because I know that I will come back and be better. I’ll just come back and perform. I was leading rebounder in the county as a sophomore, and I am going to come back and be as good again.” Hughes will be continuing therapy throughout the summer and hopes to be playing on the volleyball team in August. The BCR will continue to follow Hughes’ progress throughout the summer. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com.
Junior high track scoreboard Starved Rock Conference Meet At Streator
7th grade girls: 1. Peru Parkside 121, 2. Princeton Logan 83, 3. Ottawa 71, 4/ Mendota 49, 5. Streator 37.5, 6. Spring Valley 36.5, 7. LaSalle 7. Shot - 1. Harth (O) 23-7 1/2, 3. Grieff (PL) 22-8 1/2, 5. Shilkuski (SV) 18-9 1/2; discus - 1. Harris (S) 77-9, Grieff (PL) 54-0, 5. Shilkuski (SV) 52-6 1/2; HJ - 1. Walker (O) 4-3, 3. Kamphuis (PL) 4-2, 6. Murray (PL) 4-0; LJ - 1. Hickey (PP) 14-2 1/2, 3. May (PL) 12-0 1/2, 4. Cole (SV) 11-5 1/2, 6. Bogatitus (SV) 10-11 1/2; hurdles - 1. Murray (PL) 18.05; 100 - 1. Murray (PL) 13.18; 200 - 1. Donnell (PP) 29.58, 5. May (PL) 30.96, 6. Kamphuis (PL) 31.09; 400 — Fuentes (PP) 1:10.5, 2. Condon (SV) 1:11.11, 4. Grieff (PL) 1:13.15, 5. Hubbard (PL) 1:13.3; 800 - Lehn (PP) 2:42.42; 1600 - 1. Hickey (PP) 6:02.4, 2. Brown (PL) 6:28.69; 4x100 - 1. Peru 1:02.52, 3. SV 1:06.1; 4x200 - 1. Logan (Hubbard, May, Eckard, Murray) 2:04.9, 4. SV 2:12.3; 4x400 - 1. Peru 5:05.34, 2. Logan (Gleason, Grieff, McComber, Kamphuis) 5:12.9, 3. SV 5:26.62. 7th grade boys: 1. Princeton Logan 152, 2. Mendota 118, 3. Ottawa 56, 4. SV 42, 5. Peru 311, 5. Streator 7, 7. LaSalle 0. Shot - 1. Allen (PL) 37-1 1/4, 3. Janssen (PL) 34-9, 5. Cotton (SV) 25-4; discus - 1. Stremlau (M) 113-9, 4. Allen (PL) 82-0, 6. Cotton (SV) 68-2; HJ - 1. Brent (O) 4-11, 3. Schenck (PL) 4-8, 6. Peterson (PL) 4-0; LJ - 1. Davis (PL) 15-7, 3. Whitford (PL) 14-10 1/2, 4. Castelan (SV) 14-5; hurdles - 1. Brent (O) 19.61, 3. Allen (PL) 19.19, 4. Darnell (PL) 19.82 100 - 1. Schenck (PL) 12.59, 3. Janssen (PL) 13.09, 6. Stephanek (SV) 13.78; 200 - 1. Schenck (PL) 24.46, 3. Castelan (SV) 27.31, 5. Croissant (SV) 27.58, 6. Hendrickson (PL) 27.61; 400 - 1. Whitford (PL) 59.5, 2. Davis (PL) 1:01.1; 800 - 1. Ruiz (M) 2:33.2, 2. Frank (PL) 2:41.46, 3. Pinter (PL) 2:47.34, 4. DeJong (SV) 2:55.93; 1600 - 1. Ruiz (M) 5:33.01, 3.
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Darnell (PL) 5:54.14, 4. Pinter (PL) 6:00.31; 4x100 - 1. Ott 56.28, 2. SV 56.52, 3. Logan (Frank, Hendrickson, Allen, Darnell) 56.74; 4x200 - 1. Logan (Janssen, Whitford, Davis, Schenck) 1:49.74, 2. SV 2:06.81; 4x400 - 1. Logan (Darnell, Janssen, Allen, Darnell) 4:14.06, 3. SV 5:08.87. 8th grade girls: 1. Peru 93, 2. Ottawa 94, 3. Mendota 79, 4. 49, 5. Streator 42, 6. LaSalle 30, 7. SV 18. Shot - 1. Terry (S) 31-7, 3. Mitchell (PL) 24-3 1/2; discus - 1. Carter (L) 78-2, 5. Piper (PL) 57-1, 6. Whighstil (SV) 54-5; LJ - 1. Scheri (PP) 14-5, 3. Weatherington (PL) 13-10; hurdles - 1. Schallhorn (PP) 17.4, 4. Piper (PL) 19.84, 6. Kuhn (PL) 20.09; 100 - 1. Scheri (PP) 12.81, 6. Murray (PL) 13.9; 200 - 1. Scheri (PP) 27.74, 4. Murray (PL) 29.24; 400 - 1. Rodriques (M) 1:09.96, 3. Moreno (SV) 1:11.1; 800 - 1. Peruba (P) 2:48.84, 6. Robbins (PL) 3:14.4; 1600 - 1. Wohlrey (M) 6:15, 4. Krohn (PL) 7:04.84; 4x100 - 1. Peru 56.02, 5. Logan 54.0, 6. SV 1:02; 4x200 - 1. Logan (Krohn, Mall, Duong, Murray) 2:02.24, 2. SV 2:02.58; 4x400 - 1. Ott 4:56.6, 3. Logan (Schertz, Weatherington, Krohn, Tate) 5:05.96, 5. SV 5:25.72 8th grade boys: 1. Princeton Logan 86, 2. Mendota 77, 3. LaSalle 60, 4. Ottawa 595. SV 48, 6. Peru 47, 7. Streator 23. Shot - 1. Fisher (O) 38-11, 2. Wetsel (PL) 35-8 1/4, 4. Scarpaci (SV) 34-5 1/2; Discus - 1. Harris (S) 128-9, 3. Youngren (PL) 97-1 1/2, 6. Scarpaci (SV) 88-10 1/2; LJ - 1. Alonso (SV) 16-6, 5. Loffus (PL) 15-4; high jump - 1. Fisher (O) 5-6, 2. Sisler (PL) 5-0, 5. Daniel (PL) 4-8; hurdles - 1. Janssen (PL) 17.06, 3. Hilmes (PL) 17.92, 6. Gonzalez (SV) 18.68, 100 - 1. Fisher (O) 11.84, 5. Sisler (PL) 13.08; 200 -1. Fisher (O) 2502, 2. Janssen (PL) 26.12, 6. Acosta (SV) 27.06; 4x100 - SV 59.81 3. Logan (Youngren, Hammitt, Loftus, Hilmes) 54.87; 4x200 - 1. Logan (Darnell, Wetsel, Janssen, Sisler) 1:46.6, 6. SV 1:56.62; 4x400 - 1. Peru 4:17.8, 3. Logan (Darnell, Loftus, Hammitt, Wetsel) 4:23.34, 4. SV 4:39.9.
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SALES MANAGER HEALTHCARE. Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre, Princeton, IL is seeking a Part-time Sales Manager. This position drives census, payor mix, generates quality referrals from key accounts, with a heavy focus on new business. The ideal candidate will have experience in health care sales, high energy, with a proven track record in ability to increase referrals. Candidate must be a team player and have organizational skills. No phone calls, please. 2 ways to apply: Bring resume and fill out an application at Colonial or send resume to: Ljackson@ managcare.com. All potential applicants will be contacted for an interview
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MICHAEL'S CARPENTRY If you are ready to have some work done this spring, I am a local General Contractor with over 25 years experience. Room Additions, Siding, Remodeling, Roofing, Garages, Pole Buildings, & much more. Call Mike, 815-718-9050 for a quote
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Lia Sophia jewelry: individual pieces $20 each; necklace/earring sets for $35. Call 815-303-3510
********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500
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*WANTED* Old barns to dismantle for the lumber. Over 200 barns taken down in the area. Experienced, insured. Call anytime 815-303-7658 We Remove and Recycle all appliances, farm equipment & vehicles. Please Call 815-9156374
- 400 Merchandise 441 • Wanted to Buy WANTED: Chest freezer in good condition. Call 815-646-6665
442 • Lawn & Garden TWIGGY'S TREE FARM *White Pines *Arbors *Norway Spruce *Colorado Blue Spruce *Serbian Spruce 3' Average, in nursery pots. Your Choice $15. While they last! 815-303-8158
2 Elderly Felines searching for caring foster home, due to family relocation. Call 815-875-4170 DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties. Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301 Wanted to Buy: (4) 400-500lb Calves. Also want: (1) Bred Black Angus Cow. Call 815-223-7883
Ethan Allen Dining Table with 5 upholstered Queen Anne spoon leg chairs. Has 2 leaves plus pad for table $150. 630-341-1663 Evenflow carseat, like new, $35. Call 815-878-5851
New blank cassett tapes.25¢ each; unusual rock garden rocks $1 each; like new western L shirts .75¢. 815-646-4741 New rear tire chains for IH Cub tractor, $40; 4'x4' lighted sign, $80; large flashing sign (no letters), $50. 815-646-4321 Patio set: table, chairs, base, umbrella. Excellent shape. $75. Putnam. Call 630-661-4729 Pella wood folding door 78"x86" $50; 15' chest freezer $300; 1 hp swimming pool pump, sand filter $300. 815-646-4361 Pool Pump 115 volts/hp 1.0 SPL, never used, $50; Casio Keyboard, $25. Phone 815-872-0590 Recliner rocker, tan $85; pressure washer yard machine 1650psi, new in box, $100. Or best offers. Call 815-663-1231 Set of Ping G-5 woods, and I-5 irons with a putter and a cart bag. $300. Call 815-872-0032 Singer sewing machine $50; Realistic home stereo system. $100. Call 815-925-3058 after 3pm or anytime weekends Slate (12”x12” California gold), approximate 30 boxes, $250. Call 815875-1126 Solid oak table lion claw legs, $225; bag of 32 golf balls, $10; patio/porch table, 4 chairs, $80. Call 815-830-8153 Toddler sleigh bed $50; washer and dryer $350; 8'x6' area rug $50. Call 815-915-8343 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandize and bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls! Washer/dryer, $200 both; kitchen cabinets & counter top $800. Call 815-878-9690
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To Give Away: 2 triple dressers. One with mirror. Phone 815-872-0590
PRINCETON 461 Griswold Street. Thursday, May 2 5pm – 8pm; Friday, May 3 8am – 2pm; Saturday, May 4 8am – 12pm. Lots of items, furniture, décor, adult, children, teen clothing & décor, jewlery, children & adult books.
3 Bedroom Ranch, vinyl exterior. 2 bath, kitchen, appliances, living room, family room, gas fireplace, 2 car unattached garage, patio, deck, corner lot 132x81. 815-488-2717 or 815-894-2715
460 • Garage Sales BUDA 438 High Street. Friday, Saturday, May 3, 4, 8am-4pm. Baby girl and boy nb-2t & adult clothes S-XL, most name brand (.50¢-$1), glider, stroller, Eddie Bauer baby seat/car seat, grill, tent, movies, a lot more baby and misc. stuff PRINCETON 1255 & 1250 Woodridge Court & 1530 Deerfield Road. Thursday, May 2, 2pm-6pm; Friday May 3, 4pm-7pm; Saturday, May 4, 7am-noon. Home decor/furniture, collectibles, holiday, outdoor gear, deer stand, maternity, baby gear, boy clothes newborn-18 month, girl newborn-6/9 month, baby gear, toys PRINCETON 128 Park Avenue West. Friday, May 3, 5pm-8pm; Saturday, May 4, 7am-12pm. Hardware items, teen age clothing, toys, games, household, bicycles, office supplies, furniture, display racks, misc. Rain Date: May 10 & 11th PRINCETON 1809 South Fletcher. Saturday, May 4, 8am-1pm. Multi-Family Sale. Lots of baby items, small animal stuff, books, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, bistro set, scrapbooking supplies & more PRINCETON 2304 South Main. Wednesday, May 8, 8am-5pm; Thursday, Friday, May 9, 10, 8am-4pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. Lots of misc. & kids' clothes. Barn siding PRINCETON 445 & 448 Prouty Drive (dead end behind hospital). Thursday, May 9, 4pm-7pm and Friday, May 10, 9am-4pm. TV stand, glider rocker, 2 cribs, changing table, portable air, stroller, fabric, ribbon, weighted duck decoys, Lots of nice, clean girl's clothes to 5t, boy's clothes 12mo- 3t. Adult men's and women's SXXL. More toys than any child could ever need, newer Craftsman snowblower, 3-in-1 console to dining table, home decor, man stuff, outdoor chairs, recliner, kids outdoor ride-on tractor and trailer, and lots more
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PRINCETON 701 Linnwood Drive. Friday, April 26, 8am-5pm & Saturday, April 27, 8am-3pm. Also on Friday, May 3, 8am5pm & Saturday, May 4, 8am–3pm. MOVING SALE. Larger size clothes, antiques, furniture, china/ display cabinets, misc. dishes, canners, jars, decorating items. Will be adding more as space opens up
-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.) Call 815-878-9353
- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “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, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275
BUDA 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1/2 acre lot. New furnace, updated electrical. See Pictures at: www. forsalebyowner.com. Call 309-895-2162
- 800 Real Estate For Rent 852 • Mobile Home Rental PRINCETON 2 bedroom, central air, stove, fridge. No smoking, no pets. $570 a month. Call 815875-9900
856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN PARKVIEW APARTMENT. LARGE 2 BEDROOM, CLEAN, SMALL QUIET TOWN, GARAGE, BASEMENT, SINGLE LEVEL, WASHER DRYER HOOKUP. CALL 815-925-7509 or 815-343-5018
Now takiNg applicatioNs for Buda apartMENts 1215 N. Maple, Princeton, IL 815-872-1380 Professionally managed by Professional Property Management, LLC. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Princeton crossings APArtMent coMMunity • 1 & 2 BR Units • Laundry Facilities, Kitchen Appliances Stop, Smile & Lease!! Professionally managed by Professional Property Management, LLC. Ph. 815-872-1380 TDD 800-525-0857 This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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HENNEPIN Unfurnished apartment for rent. Large, clean, 2 bedroom. Heat, water, hot water, garbage, stove, frig included. $525 a month. Call 815-9257509 or 815-343-5018
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PRINCETON 1 & 2 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425 & $600. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497
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PRINCETON New Luxury Apartment. Very large, modern, 2 bedroom with walk-in closet, garage & appliances included. $795 a month + utilities. Must see! Phone 815-878-1984 PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456
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BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND BERLIN TOWNSHIP, SECTION 21 81+/- Acres
For complete sale information go to www.rickrediger.com The following described farmland will be offered by Public Auction. Sale day location: Malden Fire Station, 104 W. Main St., Malden, IL 61337 on: SUBJECT TO 2013 LEASE
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 10:00 A.M.
SUBJECT TO 2013 LEASE
DESCRIPTION: 81+/- acres located SE ¼ of Section 21, Berlin Township, Bureau County, Illinois. 62.6 +/- acres tillable with soils including Catlin, Sawmill, Buckhart, Sable and Muscatune. Tax ID # 11-21-400-001. Taxes paid in 2012 were $1,432.12. Crop productivity index for optimum management on tillable soils is 134.9. SOLD SUBJECT TO 2013 LEASE Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) This parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. 2.) Survey provided by Seller. 3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before June 21, 2013. 4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property. 5.) The 2012 real estate taxes due and payable in 2013 will be paid by the Seller. The 2013 taxes due and payable in 2014 shall be prorated to the date of closing. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer. 6.) The 2013 lease shall be prorated on a March 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014 calendar to date of closing. 7.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind. 8.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions. 9.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.
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Seller: Attorney for Seller: Mike English Russell, English, Scoma and Beneke, P.C. 10 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4555 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents Auction conducted by: REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com
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858 • Homes for Rent DEPUE Small, 2 bedroom house. 505 East Street. $450 per month. Call 815-664-2808 OHIO rental, 3 bedroom Ranch with appliances, 2 car garage, central air, privacy fence, deck, finished basement- $690 + deposit. 815-830-8203 or 309-243-5034 PRINCETON Nice home for rent. 3-4 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, near Logan. Available 5/15/13. Call 815-872-1727 PRINCETON small, 3 bedroom home. 2 car garage, central air. $600 a month. Call 815-875-1923 WYANET beautiful remodeled 2 bedroom house. Available now! References & deposit required. No pets please. Can show anytime. Call 815 9945082, for application
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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 200900078 TO: DORLAN CRANE SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK SPRING VALLEY BANCORP INC CAPITAL FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC DBA CAPITAL ONE BANK AND ALL UNKNOWN O W N E R S , O C C U P A N T S , BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau, County, Illinois, as case Number 10TX1 (8). On 10/10/2013, at 01:15 p.m., the Petitioner will make application to such Court in PRINCETON, IL, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 11-32-130-004 and was sold on 11/02/2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 09/06/2013. PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 7 and 9, 2013.
tion will expire on 09/06/2013. PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 7 and 9, 2013.
Board of Education Princeton, Illinois 61356 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 2013.
lowing the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June, 2013, at said Fire Station in the Village of Dalzell, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SAID DISTRICT. DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2013. RICHARD CROISSANT, SECRETARY Dalzell Fire Protection District Dalzell, Bureau County, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 2013.
date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within ten (10) days after it has been filed. GIVEN this 30th day of April , A.D., 2013. JANICE COCKRILL, EXECUTOR OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF DONALD BILL, DECEASED. Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 11 and 18, 2013.
been filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau, County, Illinois, as case Number 10TX1 (5). On 10/10/2013, at 01:30 p.m., the Petitioner will make application to such Court in PRINCETON, IL, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 03-08-426-009 and was sold on 11/02/2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 09/06/2013. PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 7 and 9, 2013.
PUBLICLY BID PROJECT Addition and Renovations of the Tiskilwa Public Library in Tiskilwa, IL (5832 SF) Construction Documents will be available on electronic disks as well as one hard copy of the documents for viewing at the following locations: * Tiskilwa Public Library 815-646-4511 * ATSE Consultants, LLC 2214 N. University, Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61604 309-681-7980 * Greater Peoria Contractors and Supplies Association 309-692-5710 info@gpcsa.org One electronic disk containing the Construction Documents will be provided at no cost to all General Contractors and Sub-Contractors with experience with similar type projects at each of the above locations. Critical Dates include: * Out for Bid - Monday, May 13th * Pre-Bid Meeting - Wednesday, May 15th @ 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Tiskilwa, IL * Bid Opening - Thursday, May 30th @ 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Tiskilwa, IL Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4 and 7, 2013.
PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 200900234 TO: ERIC ELLIS ISAAC MIRANDA SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK SPRING VALLEY BANCORP INC THE ASSOCIATES A S S O C I A T E S FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC JESSIE WHITE AND ALL UNKNOWN O W N E R S , O C C U P A N T S , BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau, County, Illinois, as case Number 10TX1 (10). On 10/10/2013, at 1:15 p.m., the Petitioner will make application to such Court in PRINCETON, IL, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 17-36-156-003 and was sold on 11/02/2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemp-
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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 200900325 TO: PARK GROVE INVESTMENTS AND ALL UNKNOWN O W N E R S , O C C U P A N T S , BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau, County, Illinois, as case Number 10TX1 (12). On 10/10/2013, at 1:15 p.m., the Petitioner will make application to such Court in PRINCETON, IL, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 19-10-378-016 and was sold on 11/02/2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 09/06/2013. PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 7 and 9, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REPAIR OF SCHOOL GROUNDS IN PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #115, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District No. 115, Bureau County, Illinois that a Public Hearing will take place on Monday, may 20, 2013, beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Logan Jr. High, 302 West Central, Princeton, Illinois 61356. The purpose of this Hearing is for the Board of Education to determine the need to undertake repairs to the jpavement of playgrounds, school bus turnarounds, student drop-off areas, sidewalks and parking areas at Logan Jr. High, 302 West Central, Princeton, Illinois, and to receive any public comment regarding such repairs. Judson Lusher Board President J.P. Aley Board President Princeton Elementary School District #115
PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 200900363 TO: TYSON MCCANN AND ALL UNKNOWN O W N E R S , O C C U P A N T S , BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau, County, Illinois, as case Number 10TX1 (14). On 10/10/2013, at 1:15 p.m., the Petitioner will make application to such Court in PRINCETON, IL, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 23-17-180-004 and was sold on 11/02/2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 09/06/2013. PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 7 and 9, 2013. NOTICE OF FILING FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF THE DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the DALZELL FIRE P R O T E C T I O N DISTRICT, in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning on June 1, 2013, and ending on May 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Dalzell Fire Station, Scott and Lucy Streets, Dalzell, Illinois, in said Fire Protection District, from and after the 3rd day of May, 2013. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:45 p.m. on the 6th day of June, 2013, at the Fire Station of the Dalzell Fire Protection District, and that final action on said Appropriation Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said District at its regular meeting to be held immediately fol-
Bureau County Housing Authority is now accepting applications for our waiting list for studio and one bedroom apartments. Amenities include appliances, utilities, on site laundry, tenant lounge and dining area, secure entrance and facility. Applicants must be 18 or older. Criminal background checks are performed on all applicants. Rent is based on income, maximum rent $330. Call or stop in at the Bureau County Housing Authority 444 S. Church St., Princeton, IL, 815-879-8106 or 415 W. Erie St., Spring Valley, IL 815-664-4888
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Members of the County Board of Bureau County, Illinois, will meet at the Court House in Princeton, Illinois, in Regular Session on Tueday, May 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. and that all claims must be filed with the County Clerk of said County on or before Friday, May 3, 2013. /s/ Kamala S. Hieronymus County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican May 4, 2013. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) DONALD BILL, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-31 Notice is hereby given to Creditors of the death of DONALD BILL of the Township of Concord, Bureau County, Illinois, who died on 6th March, 2013. Letters of Office were issued to JANICE COCKRILL, 15431 645 East St., Sheffield, Illinois on March 25, 2013 as Executor, whose attorney is HELMIG AND HELMIG, 318 S. McCoy Street, P. O Box 584, Granville, Illinois, 61326. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main St. Princeton, Illinois, 61356, or with the representatives, or both, on or before November 10, 2013, which date is not less than 6 months from date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 2000, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) NEIL K CARR, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-38 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Neil K. Carr. Letters of office were issued to Julie Jamison of P.O. Box 299, Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Executor 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 Executor, or both, on or before October 20, 2013, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor 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 Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 16th day of April, 2013. Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 20, 27 and May 4, 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 200900012 TO: PAULINE MODERAU AND ALL UNKNOWN O W N E R S , O C C U P A N T S , BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has
The Clark House Apartments in Princeton are now accepting applications All one bedroom units include utilities and appliances. Applicant must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age. Rent based on adjusted gross income. Contact the Bureau County Housing Authority at 444 S. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356 or 815-879-8106 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MINNIE MAE SHIPP,) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-40 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Minnie Mae Shipp. Letters of office were issued to Gordon J. Shipp of 503 N. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356, as Independent Administrator 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 Administrator, or both, on or before October 27, 2013, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Administrator 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 Administrator and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 23rd day of April, 2013. Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 27, May 4 and 11, 2013. Visit us at www.bcrnews.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JOHN S. CHIODO, ) Deceased. ) No. 2013-P-35 CLAIM NOTICE AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given of the death of JOHN S. CHIODO. Letters of Office were issued on April 23, 2013 to JoAnn Pozzi, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Thomas A. Tonozzi, 222 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley, Illinois 61362. Notice is given to UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW of John S. Chiodo, heirs or legatees who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition, that an order was entered by the court on April 23, 2013, admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided by Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative or both, on or before October 27, 2013 and may any claim not filed on or before said 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 is has been filed. Dated this 27th day of April, A.D. 2013. Thomas A. Tonozzi Attorney at Law 222 E. St. Paul St. Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815) 664-2393 ARDC# 2844303 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 27, May 4 and 11, 2013.
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Down the Cow Path “It was the worst I’ve seen in 30 years.” Those were the words of at least five veterinarians and many cow-calf producers this past spring. The words describe the conditions and tough times had by most cattleman calving this spring. There was not just one problem, but everything bad that could happen did! Some of the problems stemmed from last year’s drought. The pastures were so short on growth there was no grass to keep the newborn calf up off the cold ground. Then the mud came with calves stuck and udders dirty; with the late cold, blood vessels constricted, and the uterus received a larger blood supply which in tum
Larry Magnuson COMMENTARY caused birth weights to increase 5-10 pounds. There was also more breach or backward calves. If the calves did get born alive and up, scours or diarrhea hit. Not a fun year at our place as we lost six calves – five never got up and one had a spinal injury at birth, I talked to several producers that had to put calves in hot, hot water soon after birth just to get the core body temperature up, so they could survive. All in all just another year with another bunch of problems. The weather has finally
warmed up enough to get the pastures back to green, and the grass is finally growing. When I first turned the cows out, they kind of just looked at me like “Where’s the grass?” All things in their own time I guess! I finally got into the field to work the last day of April, and the ground was barely fit. May 3 and we are ready to plant, but here comes the rain again! We have three cows to calve yet and would like to buy two or three more pairs to keep our numbers up and replace the cows that lost calves. There was good news on the national front as beef exports managed a 5 percent increase in value the first quarter of 2013 over first quarter of 2012. Other good news
is the increased access to Japan’s beef market. It has taken 10 years, but the beef industry in the United States has finally recovered market loss due to the December 2003 “mad cow” debacle. A sobering note is that U.S. cow-calf numbers continue to decline, and the herd build up is slow in coming. Next weekend is Mother’s Day, and it would be a good idea to treat mom to a meal out, preferably a beef meal! If going out to eat is not an option, get a good rolled rump roast or a sirloin tip roast and put the roast in the crock pot with potatoes and carrots. Start early in the morning, and you should have a wonderful meal waiting when you get back from church.
By June, for Father’s Day, the grill is open! Rib eyes, T-bones, sirloin steaks or burgers really make the day! Beef always makes the day better! Recipes are always available at Illinoisbeef.com to help stretch your meal budget. Some dates to remember: June 24-26 is the Illinois Beef Association Summer Conference in Southern Illinois at Rend Lake Resort. Break out sessions and feedlot tours along with a tour of the Dixon Springs Ag Center highlight this year’s conference. July 19-20 is Beef Days in Bureau County, so come out and support the cattlemen. Rib eye sandwiches and entertainment Friday night at Soldiers and Sailors
Park, and a full meal at the fairgrounds on Saturday. Also on Saturday is the third annual Bureau County Cattlemen Jackpot Steer and Heifer show. Hope to see you both days. On a personal note, Dawn and Chris’ wedding was beautiful, and the weather was great! Best of luck, kids, and may you have a long and wonderful life together! I hope everyone has a safe planting season, and please everyone, watch out for tractors on the road. It will be a feverish spring because of the weather, but a bit of caution may be a life saved. As always enjoy beef, it’s what you want to eat. Larry Magnuson has a cow-calf operation south of Tiskilwa.
Planting delays and corn prospects URBANA – April 2013 turned into a “second March,” with wet weather and cool temperatures persisting into the last week of the month and corn planting progress in Illinois stuck at 1 percent as May 1 approached. Nationally, only 5 percent of the corn crop was planted by April 28, and none of the Corn Belt states had more than 2 percent planted, according to University of Illinois crop sciences professor Emerson Nafziger. “The corn that has been planted is struggling mightily to survive the soil conditions and to emerge,” Nafziger said. “If we are
lucky enough to ‘skip’ another month and May begins to look more like a typical June, it’s not too late to get the planting and crop back on track.” Nafziger said that while yield potential will start to drop as planting gets further into May, chances of a good corn crop remain high as long as weather permits planting soon, and then returns to a more normal pattern of rainfall without summer drought periods like parts of Illinois has seen for the past three years. “Most of our plantingdate studies show that yield loss accelerates as planting
is delayed in May, and get- equipment, are the major ting corn planted by the barriers to planting early. end of April is a recognized “Despite our anxiousgoal in Illinois,” Nafziger ness to finish planting said. “The reality is though, by the end of April, Illithat on average, we only nois data over the past 20 manage to get a little more years do not show that than 40 percent of our corn early planting alone boosts planted by this target date, yields,” Nafziger said. “In and it’s nearly the end of fact, there is no correlation May before we reach 90 between time to 50 percent percent is planted.” planted and yield as meaNafziger said there have sured by departure-frombeen several times in trendline yield. It’s clear recent years in which more that the early planting and than 50 percent of the corn drought-damaged yields crop has been planted in a of 2012 helped wreck this 10-day period, and it could correlation, but even if we be even faster if all fields eliminate 2012, the perare ready at once. cent planted by April 30 Celebrating 20 yearsstill of quality This means that weather explainsand onlyservice! about 5 and soil conditions, not percent of the yield depar-
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Brummel named state champion
SPRINGFIELD – Susan Brummel of Sheffield, a member of the Bureau Valley FFA Chapter, won the State Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Award at the State FFA Proficiency Awards Day held April 6 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Brummel is the daughter of Ken and Kay Brummel of Sheffield. Her agriculture education instructor at Bureau Valley High School is Willard Mott. The Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Award is one of 52 state FFA Proficiency Awards. Five finalists in each award area advanced through chapter, section and district competition. Brummel will receive the award during the Illinois FFA State Convention, June 11-13, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield. The 2013 theme is “Growing Legacies.” Brummel will be recognized for growing her legacy in the agricultural, food and fiber
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Bureau Valley FFA advisor Willard Mott congratulates Susan Brummel for being named the state champion in the area of Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication at the state FFA Proficiency Awards Day held April 6 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. industry. Selection of the state award winners is based on a personal interview, size and growth of the FFA member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE) and their knowledge of the subject area and career pathway. These awards honor FFA members who have developed specialized skills they can apply to their future careers. SAE awards have three
categories: Entrepreneurship, placement and research. Entrepreneurship awards are given to students whose SAE relates to the ownership of an agribusiness or agriculture-related organization. Placement awards go to those with SAEs related to employment, apprenticeship or internship at an agribusiness or agriculturerelated organization. Research awards are
given to students whose SAEs relate to utilizing and understanding scientific methods and discovery. SAEs are an integral part of quality agricultural education programs throughout Illinois. Fifty-two state award winners were selected from more than 17,000 FFA members statewide. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Illinois Foundation FFA sponsors the proficiency award program and provides medals, plaques and other awards for more than 4,000 Illinois FFA members each year, thanks to the generous contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations.
Ag Service Award nominees sought Once again, the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Bureau County Pork Producers Association and the Bureau County Cattleman’s Association are sponsoring the Agricultural Service Award. The purpose for this award is to provide an opportunity for Bureau County agricultural organizations and businesses to honor individuals who have given exemplary leadership and service to agriculture and farmers in Bureau County and beyond. To qualify, a nominee must be a resident of Bureau County who has given exemplary leadership and service to agriculture in Bureau County and/or a broad segment of the region, state or
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Spring arrives ... at last! Bureau County Republican readers have sent us the evidence that spring has finally arrived, with all of the beauty that goes with it. Beginning with the two flower photos at the bottom left and right, Sharon Davis of Sheffield said discovered these flowers while walking her dog, Cinders, in the rain. She said, “Happy finally spring everyone.” The bloodroot flowers in the upper left were photographed by Ed Herrmann, after he noticed the flowers blooming while fishing on the Hennepin Canal. And, the yellow flowers in the upper right were photographed by Kim Robbins of Princeton during the first week of March.
5-day Planner Today
Tonight
High 59
Low 46
Sunday
High 62
Monday
Low 48 High 68
Tuesday
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Weekly weather May 2
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