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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Vol. 11 No. 22

‘And unto us a child is born ...’

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

Participants in the live nativity scene in Walnut portray Mary and Joseph during the annual event, held during the weekend. The live nativity scene had three sections, where people could view the Christmas story by walking past or driving by in the warm comfort of their vehicles. The Walnut Community Bible Church sponsored the event.

Earlier in the month, the Sheffield United Methodist Church also held its live nativity in front of the church. With snow flying, the Christmas story came alive for those who braved the weather to see the event.

Those of us at the Illinois Valley Scene and the Bureau County Republican wish you and yours a beautiful Christmas holiday — filled with many memory-making moments, surrounded by those you love.

We urge you to be safe as your travel to the homes of friends and family, and we hope Christmas 2016 will be one you’ll always remember.

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Living with Grace

Tame deer offers chance for gentle interaction

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — While a common site, deer aren’t known for being approachable. The only times you can get close is unfortunately after either hitting them with a vehicle or by successfully hunting them.

There is one, however, who is quite friendly.

Grace is owned by Deb Moreland of rural Princeton and is part of the mobile menagerie known as the Furry Friends Petting Zoo. For 18 years Furry Friends has travelled throughout the area and allowed people to interact with animals including Grace, a white skunk named Peaches, a Patagonian Cavy, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, chickens, a chinchilla and many more.

Moreland has visited places from anywhere between the Quad Cities and Joliet and from Rockford to Bloomington.

During the week she regularly visits nursing homes.

“For that I usually take the soft, cuddly things they can hold and enjoy. Going to the nursing homes is, to me, the most rewarding part of the whole thing because it just lights them

up,” Moreland said.

She’s often told by staff how differently people react during her visits.

People who rarely talk, socialize or even smile will eagerly participating in visiting with animals.

She also is a common friend at several schools, libraries, town celebrations and other special events including several at Starved Rock State Park. Depending on the location, the zoo’s lineup varies, but Grace is the star of the show, especially during the holiday season.

In Granville, where she’s a regular part of the village Christmas celebration, Grace is known among children as a close friend of Santa Claus.

Moreland had previously done factory work but didn’t enjoy it. She said the search began for something “to make it worth getting out of bed in the morning.” Once she saw a television program about a children’s hospital being visited by animals, she knew which direction she wanted to take.

A life-long animal lover, she began to contact area nursing homes and received enough positive feedback she began scheduling visits with her big

dog, little dog, a cockatiel, a cat, a rabbit and a bearded dragon.

“Just walking in I began to see smiles and hands reaching out,” she said.

As she began to get requests to include different animals, the zoo grew through purchases and adoptions.

“Sometimes people get animals and don’t realize how much care is involved, so I’ve taken in quite a few that way,” Moreland said.

After speaking with the owner of an area game farm and hearing you could bottle feed a fawn and have it remain gentle and tame, she decided to try it. She purchased from him the deer that would become known as Grace and brought her home at two days old, weighing only four pounds.

“She was all legs and covered in spots, just the cutest little thing and so sweet.” Moreland said.

There are several photos of the young, spotted fawn, who is now 10 years-old, being held in the arms of family members or curled up in the grass in the backyard. She was bottle-fed every four hours with 2 percent cow’s milk.

“He was right, she’s a big baby. It’s worked out really

well, she’s a good girl. She followed my dogs everywhere and still loves to play with them,” Moreland said.

At 6 weeks old Grace began joining the zoo and was an immediate hit. She travels by van and jumps right in once Moreland opens the doors.

Moreland said, “Everybody, kids and adults, love her and are thrilled to see her. When she was young she could be a little rambunctious, but as she’s gotten older, she’s gotten better every year, and now she’s so gentle and loving.”

Grace is registered with the Department of Natural Resources and while capable of jumping a fence, Moreland said she stays close to home and in her yard. She has a small, warm barn available to her, but according to Moreland, she only goes inside in the worst of winter. The day of IVS photo/Dave Cook the interview was cold with Grace and Deb Moreland both enjoy sharing their special a single-digit windchill, yet bond with those who visit with the Furry Friends zoo. While Grace was comfortable it’s more enjoyable to meet her indoors or during warmer

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The 12 scams of Christmas CHICAGO – There are scams for all seasons including Christmas; yes, Virginia … there are people who target consumers with holiday-themed scams. This is a joyous time of the year, but when desperation sets in, shoppers can easily mistake a phony e-card or fake charity for the real thing.

“When consumers let their guard down, they become the perfect target for fly-bynight Internet merchants, phishers and charitable imposters,” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois “Each year at Christmas, consumers lose millions of dollars to scam artist who rip them off.”

Here’s the scammer’s naughty list for 2016: • Secret Sister Exchange: A social media scam that claims if you buy a $10 gift and send it to a “secret sister,” you will receive anywhere from six to 36 in return. This is a variation on “pyramid schemes,” and it’s illegal.

• Help Scams: Calls to unsuspecting relatives or friends from imposters who claim to be a grandchild, niece, nephew or friend, who is traveling, and they need emergency financial help to cover medical or legal expenses.

• Seasonal Travel Scams: Whether it’s a promise of a free or discounted trip, phony rental listings, or con men telling timeshare sellers they’ve got a buyer lined up, scammers are working to rip you off. Check out any offers of great travel deals.

• Point of sale Malware: Is malicious software expressly written to steal customer payment data -- especially credit card data -- from retail checkout systems. Check your credit card statements to make sure you don’t have unwanted charges as a result of a point-of-sale breach of your credit security.

• Phony Charities: ‘Tis the season to donate, but be wary of fake charities. Do your research and double check the site URL. Check out charities at http://ask.bbb.org/.

• Fake Coupons: Avoid the unwanted gift of malware and always verify that e-cards or coupons are from someone you know and are from a trustworthy site.

• Fake Shipping Notifications: Think twice before clicking links in shipping notification emails. Always verify the shipping company before giving out your personal information.

• ATM Skimmers: The typical ATM skimmer is a device smaller than a deck of cards that fits over the existing card reader. It is essentially a malicious card reader that grabs the data off the card’s magnetic stripe, so that the thief can harvest data from every person that swipes their cards.

• Fake Romance: Scammers create fake online profiles using photos of other people — even stolen pictures of real military personnel. They profess their love quickly. And they tug at your heartstrings with made-up stories about how they need money — for emergencies, hospital bills, or travel.

• Fake Apps/phony e-tailers: Today, smartphones act not only as a phone but also a credit card, house key, camera and more.

Malware can access your device via apps. Do your research and stick to official app stores when downloading.

• Free Gift Cards: Pop-up ads or emails offering free gift cards are often just a ploy to get your personal information that can later be used for identity theft.

• Phishing Emails: Be wary of unexpected deals or product promotions from stores or sellers you have never dealt with. There will be people trying to take advantage of buyers where the victim could be subject to phishing tactics or just stolen money for an order that will never come in.

To find trustworthy businesses at no cost and for more important consumer information visit http://ask.bbb.org/. You can also like the Better Business Bureau on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and add them on Instagram.

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Grace From Page 1 curled up next to the house.

“I used to think they were fragile, but they’re actually quite strong and powerful; they’re so well equipped to survive,” Moreland said. “Their hair is incredible for the winter” She said she’s been told by hunters a typical life span of a wild deer in this area is six to nine years because their soft teeth get worn down from eating grain. She also said she’s spoken to another owner of a

tame deer, and his is 19 years old because its teeth remain healthy because it eats softer food more closely resembling a deer’s natural diet.

“She eats a soft, pelleted food, and she also loves all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She’ll eat melons, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, apples, grapes, bananas, peaches and anything else I get from people’s gardens,” she said.

No matter where she visits with Grace, people’s reactions are the same.

“Everyone always says how much they love just being able to be close to her and touch her,” Moreland said.

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Perry Memorial Hospital also collaborated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital to bring Dr. Kemora Granberry to the IVCH Women’s Health Care Clinic at Perry Memorial Hospital to provide comprehensive women’s health to the community.

Dr. Granberry is one of many specialists that visit Perry Memorial Hospital in our Medical Office Building and Specialty Clinics to enhance the level of care available to our community.

In addition to new providers, Perry added several new services this year including Vascular Screenings, Cardiac Holter Monitors, Home Sleep Studies, Low Dose Lung Screens, Perry Wellness 365, and Senior Behavioral Wellness.

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PRINCETON — Friday, Dec. 23, the library will be closed for Christmas.

Saturday, Dec. 24, the library will be closed for Christmas.

Monday, Dec. 26, the library will be closed for Christmas.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m., youth services story time and craft. The theme will be winter activities and holiday craft potluck.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 6:30 p.m., music jam session.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m., blood drive: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

Sign-up in advance is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sign-up at the circulation desk.

Saturday, Dec. 31, closed for New Year’s Eve. SPRING VALLEY — The library will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. and Jan. 2.

The children’s library has story time on Tues-

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days at 5:30 p.m. There will be stories, crafts and refreshments.

The library board of trustees hold their meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. The next meeting will be on Jan. 10.

WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library Board of Directors made the difficult decision to reduce library hours in effort to bring the operating budget in balance. The new hours will begin Monday, Jan. 2.

The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays; from noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays; closed on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

The library has Linda VonHolten Christmas cards on sale for $2 each.

There are also color magnets for $5. All proceeds go to the library. Linda’s artwork is still on display at the library. Patrons are welcome to take a look around and sign Linda’s guest book.

LAMOILLE — The

library will be closed for the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 31.

Need a break from Christmas preparations?

Therapy Thursdays is ongoing at the library.

Come and go between 1 and 4 p.m.

Materials will be furnished, or people may bring their own.

Check out the library collection online by going to https://15431rmwebopac.com. You can search by keyword, author, title or subject to see if we have what you’re looking for. Email us at llibrarycatalog@outlook. com if you would like to place a hold or have us find an item for you. Be sure to leave your name and the best way to reach you in the message.

DEPUE — The library will be closed for the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 24.

On the second Tuesday of every month, the library hosts blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for free. The screenings are administered by St. Margaret’s

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The Princeton High School Madrigal Singers performed for the patrons of the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 13 and is just one of many holiday programs the library is offering this month.

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TISKILWA — Friday, Dec. 23, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

The library will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 24 to Monday, Dec. 26, for Christmas.

The library will also be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31, and on Monday, Jan. 2.

On the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., the library’s book club for adults meets.

Every Thursday at 10:45 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class.

Participants focus on

balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization. There is no cost to attend.

Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically. Cost is $5 per person.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. The library has computers for patron

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LADD — The library sponsors an adult coloring club on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult card club is on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

PERU — The Peruvian Purlers meet weekly on Saturday morning at the Peru Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Whether a knitter or crocheter expert or newbie - everyone is welcome to join the Purlers.

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LASALLE — The LaSalle-Peru boys basketball team is holding a Chicago Bulls Raffle. Grand prize includes four courtside seats to the April 1, 2017, Bulls game against the Atlanta Hawks. It has a prize value of $1,200. Tickets are $10 each, available by contacting L-P coach Jim Cherveny (@coachcherveny). The winner will be drawn Feb. 24, 2017.

MCNABB — The “Fat 50” 50-kilometer run will be Saturday, Jan. 14, with a start time of 9 a.m. The race will start and finish at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. The slightly rolling course is a one-mile loop to the east followed by three out and back runs of 10 miles. Pizza will be served following the run. There are no fees and no awards. For more information, contact Bob Rehn at 815-882-2120 or rehnfarms@nabbnet.com.

ROCK ISLAND – Join The Arc of the Quad Cities Area for Trivia Night complete with interactive and themed categories Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., game at 6:30 p.m. located at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #25 Union Hall, 4600 46th Avenue, Rock Island.

The evening includes cash bar, BYO snacks, raffle items and 50/50 raffles. Get your team together, $80 for a team or 8 or $10 per person payable at the door. Call Lori at 309-786-6474 to reserve your table today.

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OTTAWA — The Make A Wish Foundation of Illinois will have a Penguin Plunge at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Heritage Harbor at the Ottawa Marina in Ottawa. The Make A Wish Foundation’s goals for 2017 are to raise more than $100,000. To help dreams come true, pre-register at penguinplunge.webconnex.com/2017.

For more information, call 815-4335000 or email penguinplunge1@gmail. com. You can also visit the Penguin Plunge Facebook page at penguinplungeHHO.

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MANLIUS — The Bureau County Track and Cross Country Coaches Clinic is set for Feb. 4, 2017. Clinic cost is $75 if mailed by Jan. 26, 2017, and $95 after or at the door.

Registration will be held from 8-8:50 a.m. with the clinic sessions to start at 9 a.m.

There are 10 scheduled speakers. Checks made payable to Bureau County Track may be sent to Dale Donner, Bureau Valley High School, 9154 2125 N. Ave, Box 329, Manlius, IL 61338. For more information, visit www.bureauvalleytrack.net.

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GRANVILLE — Practices for the Thundercat Wrestling Club, for grades 5-8, will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Putnam County High School Media Center. Total fee for the club is $85. This covers the IKWF $45 membership, $10 USA Wrestling membership, shirt and singlet. Other fees are shoes $25-$50 (Google Wrestling Gear); headgear $15; and tournament fees are $15-$20 per tournament to the hosting club. Competitive

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800 Ace Road • P.O. Box 340 • Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 • www.bcrnews.com/classifieds

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Routes are available delivering the Bureau County Republican in Princeton and Tiskilwa.

Delivery days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings by 7:00 am.

No Collecting Involved.

For more information, please call Tom Long, District Manager (815) 875-4461 Ext. 6350

FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT PUBLIC AUCTION The following consignments will be offered at Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 9:00 A.M.

FARM SALE: *JD 4850 MFWD, #011750, 10K hrs, 18.4-42 tires w/axle duals, 16.9-28 fronts, 3 remotes, 3 pt w/quick hitch, Powershift; *1995 IH 8100 Semi Truck, Navistar 530 Engine, Spicer 10 speed, 415,000 miles, aluminum wheels, good rubber, recent engine and clutch work, day cab, Nice Truck; *Fruehauf Box Van Trailer (2015 safety sticker), 48’, good condition; *Hagie 2 x 4 sprayer, gas V-8, 60’ booms, hyd., 3050 hrs, not running; *Hagie Trailer Transport, side extensions, ramps, lights, (No Title); *JD 7000 12R30 planter, manual fold, row managers; *DMI Gravity 200 bu wagon; *Parker 200 bu Gravity wagon; *JD 7000 6R30 planter, no till coulters, managers, liquid fert.; *Mayrath 10x31 truck auger electric; *2 – 4 Section harrow carts; *BushHog 121 RM blade; *450 gal pick-up poly tank; *Glencoe Soil Saver; *BushHog 15’ Batwing mower; Orthman 1t RIP, 6R30 cult. w/row cleaners, rear baskets, anhydrous Cold Flow w/ Raven monitor; *Great Plains 3 pt grain drill, 7” space, 15’; *Pallet jack; *JD Hammer hitch (50 series); * JD front weights; *1994 Ford F-250, 4x4, gas big block, auto, air, standard cab, not running; *JD Starfire; *TC Globe; *JD Brown box monitor w/key card; *JD ATV 200; *Cab mount for Star Fire; TRACTORS: *Case IH 5420, MFWB, #0099013, 2896 (1 owner) hours, 540 PTO, 3 pt, 2 remotes, left hand reverser, 18.4-38 tires, Very Sharp; *2011 MF 1643 diesel tractor, MFWD, 722 hrs. Power shuttle, 14.9-24 tires, Rops w/DL120 loader, Very Nice; *1948 8N Ford Tractor; *1950 MM R Tractor, overhauled, repainted, NF; PLANTERS, DRILLS AND SEED TENDERS: *2004 JD 1770NT 16R30” Planter, box planter, 2x2 Liquid, Total Tubular Infurrow, Precision Meters (1600 acres on rebuild), row cleaners, variable population, new chains, pneumatic down pressure; *AWS pull behind fert. Caddy w/2 – 750 gal tanks; *JD 8300 13’ grain drill, 7” space; JD 1910 Commodity Air Cart and 1910 air tubes; *Meridian 2SE Seed Tender, 2 box Conveyor, 8.5 HP Honda, Like New; TILLAGE: *Like New, CIH 200 Field Cultivator, 30.5’, 5 bar spike harrow, rear hitch & hyd., NICE; *Remlinger 31’ Crumbler, dual rolling baskets, lights, Like New; *Krause 4991 WR disc, 36’ walking tandems, rear hitch & hyd., Nice; *JD 980 24 ½’ field cultivator w/rear hitch & hyd.; *McFarlane HDL-100 28’ – 8 bar spike harrow, very nice; *BushHog 1445 22’ disc w/ rear hitch & hyd.; *Kent Discovator 6324 Series VI, 24’, 19” blades, new sweeps, Great Plains 5 bar spike harrow; *IH 710 5 bottom plow; *IH 490 disc, 18’; *Kewanee 1000 18’ disc; *IH 18’ disc; MOWERS AND ATTACHMENTS: *Woods 60” Brush Bull RM mower; *King Kutter RM blade; *Houser 5’ M disc; *Houser 5’ mower; *Snow plow for Jeep; *Skid Steer 6 ½’ rock bucket w/hyd. Grapple; *Rhino SR15 Batwing mower; *Befco RM finish mower; *Rhino 7’ RM blade; GUIDANCE AND ELECTRONICS: *2-Green Star 3 2630 Monitors w/auto steer unlocked; *Star Fire ITC Globe (no radio), RTK unlocked; *StarFire 3000 globe w/450 radio, RTK unlocked; *JD ATV 200; *2-Universal Green Star Harness; *Harness parts; *SprayMate Monitor; *Monitor mounts; FORKLIFT, TRAILERS AND TRUCKS: *Toyota FG45 10,000# forklift, LP, 3 stage mast; *1996 Tempte Hopper Bottom, steel wheels, roll tarp, spring suspension, current safety sticker; *1997 Ford F-Super duty Power stroke, 190K miles, 5 speed, 2wd, flatbed dually; *1999 41’ Pace American Gooseneck Enclosed trailer, HD rear ramp door, 3 axle, Good condition; *2010 H&H 18’ Equipment trailer, 14K LB, fold down ramps, Like New; *1967 Hyster 48’ double drop equipment trailer; *43’ flatbed semi-trailer; GRAIN CARTS, WAGONS AND AUGER: *Peck 10” x 61’ Swing-away auger; *Demco 1050 Auger Cart on Land Luvr 6770 Tracks, New Camoplast tracks (2015), adjustable spout; *Barge box on JD gear; *JD barge box on gear; *BII Gravity Wagon; *Kilbros gravity wagon; *M&W gravity wagon; *J&M 525 Auger Cart; *Fetrel 8x30 truck auger (elect.); *Fetrel drive over pit; *Mayrath 8”x 40’ truck auger electric, Nice; LAWN AND GARDEN, MISC. EQUIPMENT: *JD X320 lawn mower, 48” deck, 304 hrs, hydro, Nice; *JD #7 lawn cart; *48” lawn roller; *2012 Honda TRX 250X, 100 hrs, warranty, Leaners clutch; *Danheuser 3 pt. log splitter; *4’ RM cultivator; *Gas powered wood chipper; *Sun L 150cc 2x4 ATV, 2 seat; *New Idea 3622 Manure Spreader w/hyd. Gate; *New Idea 7’ hay rake: *IH endgate seeder; *corn sheller; *lawn sweeper; *engine stand; *Sotera transfer pump #4008, 12 volt; *transfer pump hoses & couplers; *LB White LP heater; *2 – 125 gal LP tanks; elect. fuel pumps; Like New Kory 24’ head tote; Few Hayrack Items – Be on Time!

Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

800 Ace Road PO Box 340 Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 Fax 815-875-1235

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, WYANET, IL 815-699-7999 Rick Rediger – Jeremy Rediger – Jon Moon

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Illinois Valley Scene

- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale 768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON- For Sale by owner, 2-1/2 bedroom, nice home. PRICED TO SELL. 416 South 1st Street. Call 815-872-6035

852 • Mobile Home Rental 2 BEDROOM, $400 per month, deposit $400. Free water & garbage pickup.

2nd Month Free.

Call 815-303-2948

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON 1 bedroom furnished apartment. No smoking. No pets. $375 a month. Broker Owned.

Call 815-872-0080

PRINCETON 1 bedroom.

Remodeled, great neighborhood, lease, deposit.

810 South Euclid. $425.

Call 217-766-8497

PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

Plenty of closets. Laundry facility available. No pets. $450 includes water.

Call 815-878-4149 LAKE THUNDERBIRD 12 Hemlock Drive. Small 2 bedroom A Frame. 2 car detached garage. Stove & fridge. $650 a month. $1,650 moves you in.

Call 815-664-2808 PRINCETON 3 bedroom Cape Cod. 2 bath. 1 car garage. Deck. Remodeled.

No pets. $700 + deposit.

812 North Gosse.

Call 815-876-7320 PRINCETON 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, 1 car garage. 653 East Lincoln.

No pets. $750 + deposit.

Call 815-876-7320

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

815-875-4461

BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND FOR SALE MANLIUS TOWNSHIP 75.66 +/- ACRES 73.52 FSA TILLABLE 129.1 PI $9,780/ACRE

NEW INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 4 197.6 +/- ACRES 143 +/- TILLABLE – 117.5 PI $7,260/ACRE W/IMPROVEMENTS

ARISPIE TOWNSHIP 175 +/- ACRES 119 +/- ACRES TILLABLE 117.4 PI $6,000/ACRE

NEW INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 5 68.21 +/- ACRES 58.58 +/- TILLABLE – 112 PI $5,500/ACRE *** PENDING

NEW INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 1 57.77 +/- ACRES 53.43 FSA TILLABLE 112.2 PI $5,955/ACRE ***PENDING

NEW ARISPIE TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 6 107.28 +/- ACRES 88.23 +/- TILLABLE – 114.9 PI 6,450/ACRE

NEW INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE - TRACT 2 80 +/- ACRES 56.51 FSA TILLABLE – 116.3 PI $5,900/ACRE

NEW ARISPIE TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 7 87.73 +/- ACRES 79.31 +/- TILLABLE – 124 PI $7,050/ACRE

NEW INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP ABELL ESTATE – TRACT 3 80 +/- ACRES 75.41 TILLABLE – 135.3 PI $9,350/ACRE

10 ACRES AVAILABLE IN LANGLEY CALL FOR INFO

HOMES FOR SALE

DO YOU KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR LAND IN TODAY’S MARKET? contact Chip Johnston for a complimentary analysis FOR SALE - Putnam County Mekley 39 38.88± ac (35.00± tillable), PI 130.1, Section 7, Granville Township Mekley 78 78.00± ac (68.00± tillable), PI 137.2, Sections 7 & 8, Granville Township

FOR SALE - Bureau County Birkey Farm 155.5± ac (154.63± tillable), PI 135.2, Sections 16 & 17 Berlin Township

BUDA FARMETTE 5 ACRES W/HOME AND OUTBUILDINGS

Washo 26 26.6 ac, Princeton Township, Bureau County - UNDER CONTRACT Kuhn Wallace Farm 60.048 ac, PI 140.9, Wallace Township, LaSalle County - SOLD

1033 PHYLLIS AVE, PRINCETON 3 BR W/2 BATHS, 2 CAR ATT. GARAGE

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Wyanet’s Own Hickory Smoked & Maple Cured Hams

DON’T FORGET!

Wyanet’s Specialty Sausage & Cheese Box $35

(Spiral hams are not sliced until ordered)

Whole Hams 15-22# Avg $2.79/lb Spiral Sliced $3.09/lb Spiral Sliced & Honey Glazed 6-12# $3.49/lb Boneless Hams $4.79/lb Boneless Rump Roast $4.39/lb Boneless Pork Loin $2.59/lb Boneless Beef & Pork Roast $4.69/lb Sirloin Tip Roast $4.39/lb

Specialty Items Wyanet’s Own Pork Breakfast Sausage $1.75/lb Ducks $3.39/lb Pickled Herring $3.85/lb

Chicken Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.29 Each Chicken Kiev $3.29 Each Roasting Hens $2.09/lb

Wyanet’s Own Stuffed Pork Chops $3.35/lb Whole Hog Sausage $1.99/lb Smoked Polish Sausage $3.55/lb

Ready To Bake Pies PUMPKIN $8.50 $7.50 APPLE $10.25 CHERRY RED RASPBERRY $10.50 $8.25 DUTCH APPLE $9.25 PEACH STRAWBERRY RHUBARB $9.25

Cream Pies

BANANA CHOCOLATE COCONUT LEMON MERINGUE

$8.25 $8.25 $8.00 $9.50

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WYANET’S FAVORITE STEAK BOXES 8-8OZ. FILET MIGNONS $80.00 8-10OZ. TOP SIRLOINS $40.00 8-10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS $76.50 8-10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS $50.00 THE SAMPLER $64.50 SMALL ASSORTED STEAK BOX $54.00 2 - 16OZ. T-BONE STEAKS

2 - 10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 2 - 8OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 2 - 10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS 2 - 8OZ. TOP SIRLOINS 2 - BONELESS CHICKEN 2 - 8OZ. FILET MIGNONS BREASTS 2 - 10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS 2 - CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

THE SIZZLER $58.00 4 - 10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 4 - 10OZ. SIRLOIN STEAKS

THE FIRESIDE $63.00

4 - 10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 4 - 10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS

Boneless Choice Prime Rib Order Ahead

Boneless Choice Prime Rib $12.59/lb Seasoned Boneless Choice Prime Rib $13.09/lb Cooked & Seasoned Boneless Choice Prime Rib $13.59/lb Bone-In Prime Rib $12.59/lb