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A healthy decision Bureau County Health and Wellness Clinic closes its doors

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — After 13 years of providing primary health care to Bureau County residents in need, the Bureau County Health and Wellness Clinic made the decision to close its doors in October.

In a press release issued by the clinic earlier this week, it stated the board of directors found the Affordable Care Act implementation and changes in demographics of the area had created health care alternatives, which meant

the clinic services could no longer be provided.

On Wednesday, Dec. 30, Jean Babcock, former Bureau County Health and Wellness director, said many patients now qualify for marketplace insurance where they can have discounted premiums based on their income. Also, patients in the lowest income brackets now qualify for the expanded Medicaid under the new health care act.

“Many of them now have insurance or expanded Medicaid, which meant that they could access primary care providers faster than we could get them an appointment at the clinic,” she said. “Also, expanded Medicaid covers

hospitals, so if patients need to be admitted, they now have a means to do that. So I look at it as a positive thing for our patients. I’m very happy for them to have the means to access primary care.”

Babcock said she felt closing the doors to the clinic was in the best interest of the patients being served.

“More and more of our patients were on the expanded Medicaid program, and we were able to link them to care providers that were now accepting Medicaid,” she said.

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Rising from the Valley

Seeing red at the holidays

Spring Valley developer looks back, and forward

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

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David Boylan prepares to give a pint of his blood on Wednesday, Dec. 30, during the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center’s blood drive at the Princeton Public Library. While blood donations are always needed during the holidays, blood collection outlets across the area are hoping individuals will keep the idea of giving blood throughout the year on their list of New Year’s resolutions.

In the rearview mirror: Looking back at 2015 Compiled

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Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final story in a series that highlights events which happened in Bureau County in 2015.

October Week 1: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program being offered through the Tri-County Opportunities Council has received 55 applications in the first few days that the program has been available.

The Bureau Valley School Board agreed to

purchase 35 Google Chrome Books for high school teachers to use. The teachers, once comfortable with the technology, will find a way to implement it into lesson plans.

Week 2: State Rep. Frank Mautino won a recommendation from a bipartisan legislative panel to serve as the next Illinois Auditor General. The full General Assembly still must approve the appointment by a three-fifths vote of both the House and the Senate. If approved, Mautino will replace William Holland, who has been in the position since 1992.

Week 3: Joshua Drinnon, an escaped pris-

oner last seen Sept. 2 at the westbound Great Sauk Trail rest area off Interstate 80 near Princeton, has been apprehended. He was located in Oregon and was arrested without incident.

Illinois is in its fourth month of not having a state budget. Bureau Emergency Communications normally would receive about $20,000 per month from the state, but has not received any funding since April, BuEComm director Diana Stiles told the Bureau County Board.

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SPRING VALLEY — Many flourishing activities took place in Spring Valley in 2015, and Debb Ladgenski has high hopes for the continued success and expansion of the city on both a local and expansive level.

Ladgenski, the city’s economic development director, said she was very pleased with the Outdoor Expo this past summer. It was designed to draw attention to interactive and outdoor assets in Spring Valley, like the Illinois River, indoor shooting ranges, biking and Echo Bluff. The expo enjoyed great success for those looking to enhance both their mind and body, and participating businesses are already looking forward to the third edition of the expo in June 2016.

The sale of the Honeywell Plant promotes expansion of an existing Spring Valley business, and opens up opportunities for other businesses to come into town. Christmas in the Valley and the Small Shop initiative were holiday happenings that brought pride to local citizens.

“I think more people are considering their local businesses first,” Ladgenski said, noting people will always shop at the big box stores and online, but they strengthen their communities by promoting everything from retail to service

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Glad to be in the show Princeton musician discusses new album and an easy-going approach to life

By Eric Engel

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Brett Conlin relies on a myriad of experiences in his life when writing and performing his songs, which allows him to keep his ears open to all perspectives when it comes to the potency of different musical flavors.

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PRINCETON — The artist takes the stage, instrument in hand. He asks, can you hear me? Are you near me?

Can I share my fears, my dreams of peace, and everything between? Will you join me in discovery of something greater than before?

Are you ready for your transformation, are you willing to open that door?

Every eye in the room is frozen with focus, and the birth of sound begins ...

When Brett Conlin was a teenager, he picked up a bass guitar and began plucking at the strings. He didn’t have a clue how to actually do that, but he was punk rock; he did what he wanted and learned quickly how to shift a riff. Learning music off the Internet was big during those days, so he’d sit and jam in his bedroom, reaching musical nirvana three chords at a time.

Conlin of Princeton said his punk rock days were a wild ride when other musicians tossed his way the finest fret board tricks they knew. He and his band mates toured and put out a vinyl record like “professionals,” and eventually Conlin gave up the backseat in exchange for wheel man duties, grabbing the microphone that stands on the front lines.

His early days allowed him to relinquish some emotional angst ... but where a boy once screamed a man

“Glad to See you Go,” the new album by Brett Conlin, debuted Dec. 1 after a year of recording. now sings.

“My music is a release; it’s cathartic; and it’s motivation,” Conlin said, offering a blend of honky tonk, country, folk rock and a little bit of blues for working class Midwesterners. “It’s always a meaningful story to me, but it’s all about whatever people take away from it.”

Conlin dipped a heavy pen into the ink of creativity the last few years, evolving from a punk rocker to a stomp box operator with a pair of keys on his shoes to a full blown band member with a stand up bass player, his brother on drums and talent infused into every instrument. His lyrics never get too political, and he tries not to alienate anyone because he believes quality sound can reach any background.

After teaming up with Kyle Fisher, a fellow musical mind he met at work, Conlin started recording in Fisher’s basement studio about a year back. Fisher

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Brett Conlin has stood on many stages since his early punk rock days, and said although some settings aren’t as friendly as others, there are few things in the world like connecting with the crowd on a single string of electric energy or acoustic serenity. said he had played with Conlin at random locations and recognized the talent in Conlin’s testimony, but hounded him for a while to get the ball rolling on an actual album.

“We worked together, and I heard some of his stuff and saw he was growing, but then I heard his song ‘Glad to See You Go’ and knew we needed to record,” Fisher said, mentioning although they got together two or three times a month, busy schedules mandated a year-long recording process.

Conlin said using a friend’s recording studio put no burden on his wallet, and having a truthful audio engineer like Fisher allowed

Conlin to push the envelope further and fill the trash can with wasted time.

“Kyle would make recommendations; some would be garbage and some would be great. We don’t see eye to eye on everything, but we can sit down and be honest with each other,” Conlin said, relaying he relishes the energy of a live show more than the patience required in a recording studio.

“I’ve been in situations where you have three days to record an album, and it can work if it’s planned out, but if you just fly by the seat of your pants, you overlook things that could be better because you’re in such a rush to get things done,”

Conlin said.

Fisher called the recording process a total learning experience — as in he still has a lot to learn — but acknowledged we’re all our own worst critic.

When things got tense in the studio, the musicians would put down their battle axes and crack a few smiles, finding rhythm in more than just the sheets of music.

“You have to make sure you’re still having fun because we’re just playing music,” Fisher said.

Conlin said people romanticize a musician’s life, envisioning stories of wayward drifter millionaire maestros due to the mystery associated with a foreign tune, but sometimes the truth entails sleeping in the back of your car. Traveling the circuit can still be intimidating at times, he said, when no one wants to hear your tear-jerker song or you have personal things going on, but getting on stage and playing a killer show is a single feeling under the sun.

“Sometimes when you grab the audience you can hear a pin drop, and every word coming out of your mouth connects with everyone there. There’s nothing like it in the world,” Conlin said, who enjoys peaceful moments with his friends and family

as much as a solid stage on the open road.

Conlin’s 12-song album, “Glad to See You Go” was unleashed Dec. 1. He said songs off the “musical mutt” will offer some alt-country, gritty blues and a rolling rock or two. Physical CD copies are in the works, but he realizes the need to respect the technological tendency of listeners, as well as his own progression.

“Don’t take yourself too seriously. You can play serious music and still have fun doing it or sing depressing songs yet not live your life that way,” said Conlin, who loves music differently than he once did and will always listen to the lessons of fans and comrades.

“I hope fans discover something about themselves listening to my songs, be it good or bad,” he said, aware his creations truly affect others.

“There was a point in my life I almost stopped playing music, and other people’s music got me back into it. It was what I needed, so I hope people get that out of it.”

Visit Amazon, iTunes, Spotify or CD Baby to listen to “Glad to See You Go,” and check out Facebook, Twitter or reverbnation. com/brettconlin for dates on upcoming shows.

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USDA trade mission spurs record ethanol exports to China WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Dec. 23 a significant jump in ethanol exports to China this year, following a USDAled trade mission to the country last year. Representatives from nine state departments of agriculture and 28 U.S. companies, including renewable fuels businesses, traveled to northeast China to explore opportunities for trade in the region.

China is the largest market for U.S. food and farm products – U.S. agricultural exports to the country tripled over the last decade, now accounting for nearly 20 percent of all foreign sales of U.S. agricultural products.

“Our objective for every trade mission is to create new markets

for farm products made in rural America,” said USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse, who led the mission. “U.S. ethanol exports to China have jumped from $8 million to more than $86 million since our May 2014 visit.

In October, we exported more ethanol to China than in the previous 10 years combined.”

Scuse led the delegation to promote U.S. agriculture, and explore the role that renewable fuels might play in China’s long-term clean energy strategy.

The delegation met with gasoline companies, fuel blenders, oil companies, commodity traders, and government officials to promote the benefits of using higher ethanol blends. During October,

the U.S. exported 32.5 million gallons of ethanol to China, valued at $57 million, or 46 percent of total U.S. ethanol exports for the month. Previous U.S. exports of ethanol to China averaged less than $3 million annually from 2005 to 2014.

Earlier this year, USDA partnered with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide, expanding the ethanol refueling infrastructure by nearly 5,000 pumps, a $210 million investment that will give consumers access to clean, American-made biofuels, and provide more choices at the pump.

“These are the kind of initiatives that strengthen our rural communities, and open new doors

and help our farmers and ranchers capitalize on the tremendous export potential for American agricultural products,” said Scuse.

The past seven years have represented the strongest period for American agricultural exports in the history of our country, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling $911.3 billion between Fiscal Years 2009 and 2015. In FY ‘15, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Not only that, U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million American jobs both on and off the farm, a substantial part of the estimated 11.7 million jobs supported by exports all across our country.

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to dining. “They have a conscious mindset to first look at the businesses in town because those businesses do so much to support them back.”

As 2016 approaches, Ladgenski said the city’s focus will be business location within Spring Valley, and building up the existing commercial district from both a beautification and usability perspective.

“The economy is hard all over, so we need to strengthen and build up our small entrepreneurial businesses and create a business climate for others to locate in that is attractive and safe,” she said, adding the historical presence of century-old businesses in town has diminished lately, yet old opportunities still teach new generations.

“We need to take advantage of social media to market ourselves,” Ladgenski added, speaking not only of Facebook and other applications, but newspapers, radio and that age-old tactic, word of mouth. “We need a nice balance so people both in and out of town are aware of the good things we have.”

Speaking of out-oftown influences, Lad-

genski voiced her excitement about Spring Valley being part of the new regional economic development organization, which should be fully realized in 2016. She stated more than half of any community’s residents work at least 10 miles outside of their town of residence. It is, therefore, vital to make allies, not enemies, out of your neighboring communities.

“Working regionally will benefit the whole area, because we’ll be pooling our marketing resources together and be competitive against bigger places,” she stated.

Ladgenski made full mention of the importance of the bridge project and the new wastewater treatment plant, as well as the wonderful strides accomplished with the two new educational facilities, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Hall High School.

Recent and upcoming renovations at St. Margaret’s Hospital include a complete remodeling of the emergency room, new surgical floors and other expansions.

“All these projects strengthen the community and are good for the region,” she said.

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Jan. 8 – Diane Oster, farm land, 10 a.m., auction held at 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Jan. 27 – Allen Pork Farms, tractors, combine and heads, machinery and equipment, 10 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Clinic From Page 1 Since 2002, the Bureau County Health and Wellness Clinic provided a safety net for residents who were underinsured or uninsured. The clinic’s patients received high quality primary care physician visits, nurse visits,

laboratory services and two full-time and one part- class primary care while we time positions, including were there,” Babcock said, medications.

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Five ways to be charitable on a budget

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any form. If you itemize, check the IRS rules (www.irs.gov) on charitable giving or consult with a qualified tax professional to see if there are charitable giving options that fit your circumstances.

• Screen charities you’re considering. It’s never been easier to evaluate a potential charity or nonprofit organization.

Leading online databases like CharityNavigator. org, CharityWatch.org and Guidestar.org provide extensive data on thousands of national, state and local charities and nonprofit organizations. The Better Business Bureau also operates Give.org, a national charity database that accredits and notes complaints.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Charity Scams website offers breaking news on illegal fundraising activities and best practices for evaluating charities and nonprofits year-round. What else can you do? Play reporter.

Even if an organization checks out through these reputable sources, do an online search of news media just to make sure no unsavory developments have occurred that might discourage your donation.

• Research what’s needed. If the charity in

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If you’ve ever wondered if you can be charitable with only a few extra dollars in your wallet or a little bit of free time, the answer is yes. You just have to get a little creative.

In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest analysis of charitable giving, it appears people who earned less were giving more. Based on state-by-state tax data, the nonprofit industry trade publication reported between 2006 to 2012, Americans earning more than $200,000 gave a smaller percentage of their income to charity while those earning less than $100,000 actually gave more during the same period.

Wherever you stand on the income scale, stretching charitable dollars or time should begin with a little planning. Here are five steps to consider.

• Check your finances first. Helping others is a worthwhile lifetime habit. However, before you start writing checks or handing out cash to various individuals or groups, check your budget to determine whether you actually have extra money to spare for charitable donations in

Rearview From Page 1 Week 4: State Rep. Frank Mautino of Spring Valley is officially Illinois’ next auditor general and the first constitutional officer from Bureau County. He won support from both the Senate and the House of Representatives for the position.

The Princeton Tigers will have its first football playoff appearance in 12 years as it takes its 9-0 record, the first in school history,

up against Oneida ROWVA Mid-County Friday, Oct. 30.

November Week 1: The Hall High School football team was slated to play in the second round of the 2A playoffs on Nov. 7. This is the third straight year Hall has made it this far in the playoffs.

Week 2: Beginning Dec. 1, the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department will extend services to Marshall County.

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question accepts physical items or volunteer work, see if you’re interested in providing help that way.

Check with the charity either online or by phone to determine what they will and will not accept – donating the wrong items simply wastes staff and volunteer time. If you would like to volunteer, ask about opportunities and make sure that volunteer assignment fits you before you commit.

Remember, charities really count on their volunteers, and your enthusiasm for an assignment can help them keep their turnover to a minimum.

Some organizations may also have travel-based service missions that can provide charitable travel opportunities that allow you to help while seeing the world.

• Ask if your employer will match your donation. Even if your cash donation is modest, some employers can make your contribution go farther if they have a matching gifts program.

Check with your human resources department or benefits manager. Also, many nonprofits, universities and charitable organizations keep their own online databases of employer matching gift programs.

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Jon Monier, an avid hunter who lives in Princeton, was bow hunting about a mile north of town on Nov. 11 when he spotted a bobcat. The bobcats have been protected in the past in Illinois, but beginning Jan. 1, 2016, hunters will be allowed to take down one bobcat per year.

Week 3: Dick Dorsch, 76, a well-respected longtime Princeton dentist, died Nov. 15 at Perry Memori-

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Still short on cash and want to help? Pick up the phone or email the charity and ask if they accept small items or in-kind services. Some ideas might include gift cards (including ones with unused balances), office supplies, stamps, catering for events or board meetings or help with writing, fundraising or technology.

Bottom line: Making a difference in the world doesn’t always require big bucks, but big knowhow helps. Check your finances first; research charities you’re interested in; and investigate how small donations of time, money and physical items can make an impact.

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al Hospital. Dorsch had a dental practice in Princeton from 1966 to 2003, and was highly active in the community.

Week 4: Construction is underway on Spring Valley’s future wastewater treatment plant. Work is still in the early stages.

December Week 1: The Bureau Valley School Board approved its Fiscal Year 2015 tentative tax levy recently.

The district plans to levy $6,375,600, which is a 2.3 percent increase over last year’s extension, Super-

Illinois has top volunteer rate of largest states SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is commending the state’s more than 2.5 million volunteers who made a difference through volunteerism last year. Illinois volunteers served nearly 275 million total hours, which is valued at $6.8 billion (based on the value of volunteer time in Illinois https://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time).

“Illinois has a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Scott McFarland, executive director of the Serve Illinois Commission. “Illinois volunteers save lives every day.

They give comfort to the homeless, help educate our students, respond to disasters, and so much more.”

The recently released 2014 Volunteering and Civic Life in America report shows 2.51 million Illinoisans volunteered and helped to make Illinois the top volunteering state out of the five most-populated states in the country.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued the annual report in partnership with the National Council on Citizenship, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Bureau for Labor Statistics. The complete report

is available at www.VolunteeringInAmerica.gov.

According to CNCS, 62.8 million Americans (or 1 in 4 adults, 25.4 percent) volunteered nearly 7.9 billion hours last year. Illinois rates above the national average with 25.9 percent of residents volunteering.

Based on the Independent Sector’s estimate of the average value of a volunteer hour, the estimated value of this volunteer service is nearly $184 billion.

Additionally, volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to charity as non-volunteers. Eighty percent of volunteers donated to charity, compared to 40 percent of non-volunteers. Overall, half of all Americans donated at least $25 to charity in 2014.

About Serve Illinois: The Serve Illinois Commission is a 40-member (25 voting and 15 non-voting), bipartisan board appointed by the governor and administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Its mission is to improve Illinois communities by enhancing volunteerism and instilling an ethic of service throughout the state. The Commission is accomplishing this mission through the support of local community-based efforts to enhance volunteer opportunities and the administration of Illinois’ AmeriCorps program.

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Illinois State Rep. Frank Mautino spent his last day on the House floor Dec. 2 as he prepared to step into his new position as Illinois Auditor General.

Week 2: Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini thanked Frank Mautino for his 24 years of service to Spring Valley and the entire 76th District.

Week 3: Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said beginning Jan. 1, electronic devices including laptops, tablets and cellphones, will

no longer be allowed in the Bureau County Courthouse. Reed said this measure is being taken to promote a more secure environment for courthouse staff and visitors.

Week 4: Spring Valley engineer Larry Good is retiring after years of assisting the city with engineering projects. Good said he will no longer work full time as of Jan. 1, 2016, but he will be around to assist with the projects he is currently involved working on in Spring Valley and elsewhere.

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Obituaries Marian Yepsen TISKILWA — Marian Elizabeth Yepsen, 87, of Tiskilwa passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Born July 22, 1928, in Cherry to Victor and Ruth (Ellis) Pozzi, she married John “Jack” Yepsen on Nov. 12, 1949, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Cherry. He survives.

She had worked at Westclox, the ManliMarian us Cheese Factory, the Bureau Valley Chief Yepsen newspaper, Tiskilwa Community Schools and as Tiskilwa Village clerk.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiskilwa, the St. Mary’s Church Altar and Rosary Society, and the Tiskilwa Women’s Club.

Also surviving her children, Daniel (Joanne) Yepsen of Tiskilwa, Cheryl (Sam) Pagoria of Spring Valley, Ron (Sheila) Yepsen of Sheffield and Dave (Lori) Yepsen of Princeton; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, John (Adrienne) Pozzi of Streator, Robert (Barbara) Pozzi of Spring Valley, Jim (DeAnn) Pozzi of Cherry, Rita (Lawrence) Mitchell of rural Peru and Richard (Jackie) Pozzi of rural Tiskilwa; many nieces and nephews; and Joanie Pozzi of Ladd.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John and Paul Yepsen; one great-granddaughter; one sister; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tiskilwa, with the Rev. Kevin Creegan and Deacon John Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tiskilwa.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the church.

Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

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TRIDENT agents arrest LaSalle man LASALLE — Agents with the TRIDENT Drug Task Force served a LaSalle man with a Bureau County arrest warrant on Thursday, Dec. 24, at the LaSalle County Jail for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 2 felony.

Juan M. Flores, 40, of LaSalle allegedly sold heroin to the TRIDENT Drug Task Force on several occasions during an investigation into illegal heroin sales in the Spring Valley area, according to a press release issued

by TRIDENT. Flores is currently being held at the LaSalle County Jail on charges stemming back on Nov. 3, when LaSalle police, assisted by TRIDENT, obtained a search warrant and discovered heroin, cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms in a room occupied by Flores.

This marks the second arrest in such days of illegal heroin sales in Bureau County. TRIDENT will continue its investigation into illegal narcotic sales in the Tri-County area, the release stated.

Flores’ bond on the Bureau County warrant is $70,000, with 10 percent to apply. He is being held at the LaSalle County Jail with a $50,000 bond from his past charges.

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Getting ripped abs without getting ripped off Cautions on joining health clubs from Better Business Bureau Getting into better shape is at or near the top of everyone’s New Year’s resolutions list. That’s a boon for health clubs but can be a boondoggle for those who choose to join. It can be expensive to join gyms and health clubs, so the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to treat a gym membership like any major purchase and do their research before signing on the dotted line.

Billing and collection issues, along with overall unhappiness with the membership contract, are top consumer concerns as the number of complaints filed with the BBB against health clubs has remained steady.

“The number of complaints filed show that the negative issues surrounding gym memberships show no sign of change,” said Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau. “Picking the best gym or fitness center for your personal interests can be a difficult choice, so check each one’s rating on the BBB website.”

Five questions to ask the gym:

1. What are the terms of any introductory offers?

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Police reports Trista J. Harmon, 28, of DePue struck a deer on 1300 Bureau County Sheriff North Avenue near Interstate 180 in Selby Township Accidents

Justin T. Hermeyer, 27, of Princeton was involved in an accident on 980 North Avenue near 1925 East Street in Arispie Township at 3:45 a.m. Dec. 20.

Melissa A. Osenkarski, 43, of Princeton was involved in an accident on 2775 East Street near Route 29 in Selby Township at 3:19 p.m. Dec. 28.

Arrests

Alan M. Cortes, 23, of DePue was charged with a Bureau County warrant at 126 Newell St. in DePue at 10:27 a.m. Dec. 23.

Robert A. Storm Jr., 34, of Tiskilwa was charged with an accident involving injury on 1725 East Street near 900 North Avenue in Indiantown Township at 12:55 p.m. Dec. 23.

Deer accidents

Daniel R. Nordstrom, 24, of Princeton struck a deer on Route 26 near 2450 East Street in Leepertown Township at 10:53 p.m. Dec. 21.

Rodney L. Jaggers, 53, of Princeton struck a deer on Route 26 near 2355 East Street in Princeton Township at 5:37 a.m. Dec. 24.

Samuel J. McCauley, 27, of Ohio, Ill., struck a deer on 2400 East Street near 2160 North Avenue in Dover Township at 5:52 p.m. Dec. 29.

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Sean M. Riordan, 21, of Spring Valley struck a deer on Route 29 near 2700 East Street in Selby Township at 10:52 p.m. Dec. 29.

Princeton Police Criminal trespass to real property

Kevin J. Dye, 54, of Dover was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 400 block of South Main Street at 9:36 p.m. Dec. 22.

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Terri Simon

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Editor

Our promise to you ...

I am a member of the media. As the editor of this newspaper, as well as three other newspapers and a handful of magazines and special sections we regularly insert into our newspapers and distribute by other means, I take the job very seriously — although that doesn’t mean I don’t attempt to have some fun at any and all possible moments.

The media. The words tend to stick in my throat someTerri times, especially Simon when I hear those two words menCOMMENTARY tioned in a negative context — which happens a lot locally, nationally and around the world. While I know most of the comments aren’t aimed at me or the hard-working folks in this newsroom, it still stings and stays with me for quite some time — kind of like a slap in the face that still burns long after the hand has left your cheek.

I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. The media ... gets blamed for slanting stories, only reporting negative news, ignoring important facts to make the story appear in a certain manner, taking things out of context, stirring the proverbial pot ... do I need to go on? You get the idea.

Personally, I’d love to tell you those aforementioned things never happen, but unfortunately they do.

Media outlets around the world adhere to their own set of standards, which might work for them ... but quite frankly, it makes it really difficult for those of us who hang our press hats on integrity and credibility.

My thoughts — and the newsroom here knows this — is that we are only as good as our last edition, our last story. Every day we begin again. We can’t rest on our laurels or our awards from the past. We owe it to you, our readers, and to ourselves to be the best we can be every day, every edition. That’s just how we roll here ... and I’m proud of that. We’re all proud of that here.

Quite frankly, I’m saddened by those media outlets who spin the news to their liking. They give us all a bad name, but more importantly, they really do themselves a disservice, since a newspaper or other media outlet should only be about the facts — nothing more, nothing less. To print, publish or spew out the news that isn’t what we believe to be 100 percent accurate is to discredit not just themselves, but also the industry.

And if the old phrase that “one bad apple ruins the whole bunch” can ever apply, this is clearly a good example of that.

OK, I know I’m on a roll here, but I heard a couple of people talking the other day as they stood in front of a rack of newspapers — of which this newspaper was included. The one person appeared to be looking at the headlines on all the newspapers, as the other person said, “I never read newspapers or watch the news.

It’s all so negative.”

The hair on the back of my neck stood up, and while I wanted to deliver a quick rant about how ignorant and unfounded that statement was, I took a deep breath and walked away, leaving me to ponder this person’s words and fume about it for the next couple of hours ... OK, it was more like the next couple of days.

You know, I’m sorry the news is oftentimes negative.

I really am. But negative things happen, and unfortunately that is news. On the flip side though — and I can only speak for my newspapers here, we report tons and tons of good, positive, wholesome news in our newspapers. From education to sports to great community events ... I could go on and on. We expend countless resources — money, energy, personnel and effort — to cover those good news stories, and we even constantly encourage our readers to send in their good news events and happenings, so we can share them as well.

Actually, we take a lot of pride in those good positive stories, and we have an unspoken rule here that we will publish a good news story on Page 1 or Page 2 of every edition of every newspaper. Most times that happens. We are proud of that.

One leg at a time If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’ve made it to 2016. This column might seem dated because I actually wrote this last year, or as I like to call it, Wednesday night.

And early Thursday morning. Stupid deadlines.

I always struggle with these endof-the-year columns. It seems like a real writer would chat about the struggles and triumphs of the year gone by and looking forward with unbridled enthusiasm to the prospects for the coming year. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

I even went to the work of perusing the past 12 months worth of my writings to present a “best-of” list from 2015. After exhaustive research, I have come to the conclusion that they’re all pretty dumb.

Did I mention that I struggled with this column?

Many times, I think I should write about issues that are confronting today’s society. It was in this vein of thought that I recalled something my son had brought to my attention.

It was at 11:08 the previous night when I had received his text message. Considering the time of day the transmission was sent coupled with the fact that we don’t text each other that much, I was kind of concerned.

As I nervously picked up the phone off of my nightstand to see what the emergency was, I was greeted with this all important question: If dogs wore pants, what would those pants look like? I would like to say that this question didn’t cause me to lose any sleep, but alas, I cannot say that in good conscience.

Accompanied with the question was an illustration of a dog wearing pants that covered all four legs and a dog wearing pants that covered only its rear legs. I believe my son sent me this knowing that this is the

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY type of thing that will work its way into my brain and won’t let go. He’s kind of a jerk. He gets that from his mother.

My immediate and obvious response to him that night was that dogs would wear pants that only cover their back legs. They just look better that way. But as I tossed and turned all night long, my mind wandered to the idea that dogs would probably want all their legs covered, not just their hind legs. This was the most idiotic bout of insomnia that I have had in quite some time.

In the morning, as I heated up my strawberry Pop Tarts, I did what most red-blooded Americans do — I checked my Facebook. I discovered that I apparently wasn’t the only one that had a sleepless night. There was a genuine, full-fledged Internet debate going on about dog pants.

The Washington Post, TIME, USA Today and Mother Jones all had links to the graphic that my son had sent me. It had turned into a cyber sensation. This might be why foreigners hate us.

It weighed heavily upon my soul all morning long. At lunch time, I was sitting with three of my friends, and I asked them the question.

Since my buddies are smart guys just like me, I figured I’d get a knowledgeable response. The one guy said that dogs would definitely prefer pants that covered all four legs. I pointed out the obvious physics problem of how the dogs would keep their pants up in the fourlegged configuration. Without blink-

ing, he looked me directly in the eye and serious as could be stated, and I quote, “Oh, suspenders would have to be involved.” I possibly hang out with the smartest people in the world.

Even with that thought in mind, I still had not been convinced that four-legged dog pants are the way to go. So that afternoon, I did some research. I observed our two shop dogs, Lambeau and Reyna. I imagined these two canines strutting around in some nice pairs of twolegged pants. Lambeau would look pretty cool in some tan Dockers, and Reyna would look nice in a sweet pair of capris. But than I noticed a biological problem in my way of thinking.

With two-legged dog pants, a certain under-the-tail orifice would be covered completely. I don’t know if you’ve ever paid enough attention, but dogs spend a majority of their day sniffing other dog’s butts. With orifice-covered, two-legged trousers, a dog’s social life would be severely curtailed. I guess suspenders it is.

So now I’ll have to re-text my son and tell him of my change of opinion. I should be able to sleep better now.

And as far as end-of-the-year columns go, I’m pretty sure that this won’t make the list for the best-of 2016. At least I hope not.

Happy New Year.

You can contact Greg Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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Will we make mistakes? Yes, but we will let you know when we do, unlike most other industries who really don’t have to answer to anyone other than themselves.

Will we please every reader every day? No. Fortunately, we are a diverse enough group in Bureau County, where we each have different ideas, goals, morals and beliefs.

That’s what makes us who we are, and because of that, not every reader — whether it’s in our print edition or online — likes everything we publish.

But I understand that; we all understand that here, but that doesn’t mean we won’t do our best to give ALL of readers something they can enjoy when they either open our

pages or do a simple mouse click to read us online.

Like most every other industry in this country, the work we do here has had to evolve, but I’m proud to say that evolution has always included the necessity to keep our readers in mind when we make changes or head in new directions. I think some of the best things we have done (at least in my career with Shaw Media) is realize how important our readers are to our success. After all, like I always say, without you ... we don’t exist.

So it’s 2016, my friends, and as new year comes about, I just want you to know that we take a lot of pride in what we do here for you, our

readers. Our unbiased, ethical and positive (when possible) reporting is our gift to you again this year. It’s how a good media company should work ... and we do. And I don’t mind telling you there’s not a staff member at this newspaper who isn’t proud of that.

And if you would, do me a favor.

When you hear the words “the media” mentioned in a negative context, have those folks give me a call or let them know “your media” doesn’t subscribe to practices that aren’t ethical or proper. And for the record, we will always hang our hats on those journalistic principles.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com.

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Life&Arts

Students recognized — Ohio High School honored 11 high school students for their outstanding leadership. See Page 8.

Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 7. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Prenatal classes planned SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Prenatal/Lamaze classes for expectant mothers, called “1-2-3-4 What To Expect From Labor/Delivery and More,” will begin Monday, Jan. 4, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the First Floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital.

The four-week series of classes will consist of lectures on all aspects of pregnancy, including: stages of labor and delivery, techniques for pain relief, caesarian sections, medical interventions, Lamaze breathing techniques, conditioning and relaxation exercises, newborn care, breast and bottle-feeding and infant CPR. Films on childbirth, car seat safety, infant care and infant safety are shown, and a tour of St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre is provided. There is no charge for the classes. To register, call 815-664-1345.

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BVHS Renaissance Program hosts fall field trip MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School Renaissance Program hosted a trip to Princeton.

Each semester, BVHS Renaissance asks the staff to nominate students who they believe have worked hard, gone above and beyond, or made a difference. The students who are nominated for the field trip got to spend the morning bowling at Crown Lanes, enjoy Pizza Hut for lunch and got to see “The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay

Part 2” at Apollo Theater with a popcorn and pop. All of the expenses for the day were covered by Renaissance.

Students nominated for the trip for the fall BVHS Renaissance field trip were: Jack Atkins, Drew Baker, Savanna Bell, Terry Bivins, Kelsey Dawson, Lee Eshelman, Rusty Fargher, Morgan Freeman, Jackson Hanson, Alyssa Heidenreich, John Herr, Courtney Hoagland, Lexie Jacobs, Tess Kopp, Will Konneck, Makaila Kunz, Michael

Law, Josie Lind, Spencer Marquez, Madalynn McFadden, Josh Monier, Kyssa Newsom, Jay Norden, Jamen Rinehart, Nicole Stone, Christian Terzoli, Tyler Thompson, Jakob Transou, Savannah Wall and Kenny Wolfe.

Also, the following Renaissance members got to attend the field trip: Chase Gripp, Jenna Hansen, Hannah Atherton, Sam Stocking, Olivia Kerber, Kaitlyn Ptasnik, Tiana Kennedy and Kaylee Towne.

Heartland Bank and Trust donates to area schools PRINCETON — Heartland Bank and Trust Company recently donated nearly $6,500 to area schools through the Score With Heartland Bank program in support of local high school athletics. Through the program, Heartland Bank donated $25 for each touchdown participating schools made at a varsity home football game during the regular and playoff seasons.

“We strive to find ways to reach out to our local communities and give back,” said Tim Kunkel, retail support manager. “Through our Score with Heartland Bank program we are able to financially support local schools and create additional excitement for each touchdown scored.”

The donations were presented to Bureau Valley, Hall, LaSalle-Peru, Princeton high schools plus St. Bede Academy as well as seven other local schools in its markets.

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Rose Francis and Logan Jordan of LaMoille are the parents of a son born Dec. 21 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Calbow Brett and Lora (Zebron) Calbow of Granville are the parents of a son born Dec. 24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Olson Jake Kunkel and Dylan Olson of Wyanet are the parents of a son born Dec. 25 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Cain Anthony and Andrea (Leffelman) Cain of Princeton are the parents of a son, Patrick Kevin, born Dec. 25 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

He was welcomed home by one brother, Tucker Cain, 2 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Dawn Leffelman of Princeton and Mike Leffelman of LaMoille. Paternal grandparents are Marc and Kelly Cain of Princeton.

Great-grandparents are Mary Powers of Princeton, Mary Helen Leffelman of Mendota, Keith and Julia Cain of Princeton, and Robert and Linda Cumpton of Malden. Patrick was a Christmas baby.

Heaton Luke and Paige (Beaber) Heaton of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Grace, born Dec. 26 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Rod and Rhonda Beaber of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Ted and Luanne Heaton of Ohio, Ill. Great-grandparents are Lois Beaber of Princeton and Minerva Heaton of Princeton.

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Manufacturing certificate is fast track to employment SPRING VALLEY — Dan Denis of Spring Valley seized upon an opportunity last fall and in less than a year he has set himself on a path to a successful career at American Nickeloid Company in Peru.

Denis enrolled in Illinois Valley Community College’s Certified Production Technician Program in October 2014 and completed the program in six weeks, qualifying him for an opening at American Nickeloid in early 2015. For the past 10 months he has worked as a “coater” operator.

“I saw an opportunity at Nickeloid and completed the program just in time,” said Denis. Following graduation from Hall High School, he enrolled in the University of Illinois’ Electrical Engineering program and later attended Bradley University before earning IVCC’s CPT. He plans to pursue an online bachelor’s in manufacturing technology from Northern Illinois University.

He is thrilled to be a member of the American Nickeloid team.

“Working here you feel like you are part of a family,” Denis said. “It is an excellent place to work; very stable.”

An entry-level certificate developed at the request of manufacturers, the CPT can be completed this spring and, as Denis’ story illustrates, will potentially lead to employment at one of the 16 companies endorsing the certificate.

“The CPT program does an excellent job of ensuring potential candidates for employment have a good understanding of what manufacturing entails,” said Nickeloid Vice President and General Manager Mike Stariha. “The program provides a solid foundation to build upon as they grow in manufacturing.”

Stariha said the time to

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American Nickeloid employees Dan Denis (left), Matt Dresbach and Matt Sarver. act is now.

“American Nickeloid is anticipating numerous plant retirements in 2016 and will have a need to backfill the vast majority of the positions,” he said.

“Given that CPT graduates are given preferential consideration when we look to hire, why would you not secure the certification and move to the front of the line if you’re looking for a career at American Nickeloid?”

Matt Sarver of Dalzell, who will soon complete the fast-track CPT program online, is a married father of one. He is happy he made a career switch from the 12-hour days building pole barns to working in American Nickeloid’s shipping department.

Online courses allowed him to pursue the certificate while working fulltime.

“CPT has given me a good head start into manufacturing — especially in terms of workplace safety,” Sarver said.

Like Denis and Sarver, Matt Dresbach of LaSalle made a crucial career decision in 2014 and it’s paying dividends. He earned the CPT in 2014, was immediately hired by American Nickeloid and today he’s

in the company’s finishing department.

“I am very happy I made the choice I did,” said Dresbach. “There is a lot of opportunity here.”

Starting wage range for an entry-level technician is $11-$21 per hour plus health insurance, said IVCC interim director of Continuing Education Jennifer Scheri.

“For people with technical skills, there are openings now and over the next three to five years — especially with the number of projected retirements,” Scheri said.

Total cost for the 16-credit, financial aid-eligible CPT beginning Jan. 14 is approximately $3,000 and students can continue to work while in the program. Cost of the online, fast-track CPT is an estimated $900.

CPT enrollees are also encouraged to apply for the $1,500 Illinois Valley Manufacturers Scholarship sponsored by four local companies including American Nickeloid. Applications are available in the Foundation office, Room C202, or can be downloaded at www.ivcc.edu/cpt. To speak to someone, call 815224-0547.

Ohio High School students (front row, from left) Maddi Deery, Alexa Loftus, Jasmine Kahly, Riley Johnson and Katy Anderson; and (back row) Jacob Tudor, Dustin Fultz, Derek Debruhl, Johnee Schulte and Jacob Fitzpatrick were recognized for their outstanding leadership at a recent board meeting.

Ohio High School students recognized OHIO — Ohio High School honored 11 high school students for their outstanding leadership at the board meeting on Nov. 23.

Several of these students helped plan “Positivity Week” in October.

The students wore different colors throughout the week to represent the many things that are celebrated in October (i.e. Red

Ribbon Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Anti-Bullying, etc.).

The student leaders went around to different classes in K-8 and talked to them about why they were wearing the colors and the steps they can take to support those causes and bring positivity to our school. The student leaders are also helping the junior high

Paige Conner students out during their study hall. The high school students are giving up part of their lunch time at least once a week to do this.

Several students are also members of Bureau Putnam Power, which is a teen leadership group.

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FFA members attend Ag Sales CDE The Bureau Valley FFA Chapter sent four members to attend the Ag Sales CDE at Black Hawk East on Nov. 11. At this CDE, each member of the team had to give a sales pitch to the judges and take a test related to selling items that are related to agriculture. They also had to give a sales pitch as a team. Dana Kepner, Jay Norden, Katie Smith and Emma Deppen were all on this team and did very well placing fourth overall. Jay Norden received the second highest individual score as well. Pictured are Jay Norden of Walnut (from left), Dana Kepner of Walnut, Katie Smith of Walnut and Emma Deppen of Walnut.

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Saturday, January 2, 2016 • 9 Looking back — Take a look at the sports headlines from 2015 on page 11.

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Longtime Princeton freshman coach Eric Tinley (right) ran into a familiar face coaching at the L-P Freshmen Tournament Wednesday. He faced old Tiger Ryne Vrana, now freshman coach at Rochelle. The old master still proved wise, Tinley’s team winning 36-32 to capture the consolation .championship.

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Holiday Hoops At Plano • A real classic. Talk about your classics. The top-seeded and undefeated L-P Cavaliers and defending champ Dixon went into triple overtime before Wednesday’s finals were decided in the 53rd annual Plano Christmas Classic. L-P hung on for a 79-74 victory to remain undefeated to take a 10-0 record into the New Year. The Dukes had two shots at the end of regulation to win the game but missed.

L-P joined the tournament last year, finishing fifth.

• Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt was selected to the All-Tournament team. Other area selections include L-P’s Christian Soderholm and Ryan Atilano, and Mendota’s Joe LaShonse, who scored a tournament record 45 points against Plano.

• Dixon’s Isaiah Roby, a Nebraska recruit, was named as the MVP. • The Princeton Kittens captured third place in the Plano sophomore tournament, defeating Bishop Mac 65-64.

At Marseilles • Putnam County knocked off No. 1 seed and high-flying Reed-Custer in Tuesday’s semifinals of the Marseilles Holiday Tournament. It may have wore the Panthers down in the end. The Panthers came up short in Wednesday’s title game, falling to No. 2 seed Flanagan-Cornell 58-51. The Panthers have now placed second twice and third twice the past four years.

• Hall senior Drew Pullam was selected to the All-Tournament team along with PC’s Alec Veverka and Christian Harris.

At Erie • The Bureau Valley boys and girls will return to final round play of the Warkins Memorial Classic at Erie High School Saturday. The boys went 1-4 in pool play, and will face Peoria Heights at 1:30 p.m.

The BV girls (1-4) will meet Orion at noon.

• Peoria Heights is coached by Princeton alum Garrett Youngren, who is in his first year as head coach of the Patriots.

At Princeville • The DePue Little Giants reached the consolation championship of the Princeville Holiday Tournament against North Fulton. Thursday’s games marked the final tournament games in the old Princeville gym.

— Kevin Hieronymus

Hall to host hitting clinic SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Red Devils will hold a hitting clinic for both baseball and softball players with former pro player and internationally-known hitting instructor, Mark Doran.

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The Princeton Tigers used an “All In” approach along the way to make school history. They won the first conference championship in 29 years, became the first PHS team to go 7-0, then 9-0 and then 11-0, they reached the playoffs for the first time in 12 years and won their first playoff game in 13 years. They also knocked off No. 2 state-ranked Hall and then shut out No. 1 ranked Sterling Newman

The year of the streaks

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

This year — 2015 — was the year of streaks in the Bureau County Sports scene.

The Bureau Valley boys basketball team won its first 20 games of the season, and the Princeton football team won a record straight 11.

Throw in the St. Bede reaching the state baseball tournament for the first time in 23 years and its former coach not being brought back, and it was a most memorable sports year Here are the top 10 moments from 2015.

1. Tigers All In:

Princeton Tiger football fans had high hopes for the 2015 season, the Tigers having won three games in 2014 after losing 20 straight games from 2011-13. They were hopeful for a winning season and a playoff bid that came with it. It was realistic thinking with the returning talent they had coming back.

Who really could have guessed what would lie ahead for the Tigers and their fans at the start of the season? The Tigers resurgence is the No. 1 among

stories in the BCR for 2015.

The Tigers kept winning and winning, not stopping through the regular season (9-0) and after two rounds of the playoffs (11-0). They were not only the first PHS football team to record a perfect 9-0 record, but the first to start the year out at 7-0.

Along the way they knocked off No. 2-ranked Hall on its home turf and shut out No. 1-ranked Sterling Newman for the first time in decades, putting Tiger football back on the map with its first state ranking since 2003. They also had a stunning comeback victory over Fulton.

Using their “All In” approach, the Tigers also captured their first conference championship in 29 years, reached the playoffs for the first time in 12 years and won their first playoff game in 13 years.

They reached the state quarterfinals for only the third time in school history and the first since the 2002 semifinalists.

It was truly a magical season.

2. State a Bruin

: The St. Bede Bruins baseball team was not supposed to even make it out of the regional with highly-touted host Ottawa Marquette

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Jarret Olson helped pitch the St. Bede Bruins to their first state tournament appearance in 23 years and was the BCR Player of the Year. He was on target to become the academy’s all-time scoring leader in basketball this year, but opted to transfer to Galesburg in October. standing in their way. The Bruins had an ace up their sleeve, however, in junior left-handed pitcher Jarret Olson, who pitched the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Crusaders for the 2A regional championship.

Olson spun another masterpiece to shut out Herscher 1-0 to land the sectional championship in Braidwood.

Senior Gabe Braboy and

Jarret Olson teamed up for a 7-0 shutout over Westmont in Lisle to send St. Bede back to state baseball finals for first time since 1992. New head coach Bill Booker, who led crosstown rival L-P to two state appearances, called it all “surreal.”

Only an extra-inning 2-1 loss to Rockford Christian

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Top 10 From Page 9 in the 2A semifinals kept the Bruins from getting a shot at the state championship. The Bruins would finish fourth with a 4-1 loss to Teutopolis.

The state appearance was the seventh in school history for St. Bede, including a state championship in 1988.

3.

Bellino

out:

Coincidence or not, the Bruins reached the state tournament without longtime coach John Bellino, who guided St. Bede to the state title in 1988. Bellino taught and coached at the Academy for 40 years but parted ways rather controversially.

Bellino said he wanted to continue coaching but gave up the baseball job after the 2014 season and then resigned from his football post in January of 2015. He told the BCR, “I guess it’s time for the school to move into a different direction. I guess that’s what they want to do.”

SBA officials said it was all part of agreement they had with Bellino to step down from both sports. SBA Principal Michelle Mershon said in a press release the plan was developed to provide a smooth transition for the Academy baseball and football programs. They thanked Bellino for his commitment and dedication.

Bellino, a 1968 St. Bede graduate, compiled a record of 176151 in 35 years as Bruins football coach, including 15 playoff berths, 12 in his final 16 years, with a state semifinal berth in 2001. His baseball Bruins won 15 regional championships.

4. Streaking Storm

: Twenty up and twenty down.

That’s the streak the Bureau Valley Storm put together to start out the 2014-15 boys basketball season. It was a remarkable run that lasted through Jan. 24, 2015, before the Storm fell to TRAC South rival Kewanee 67-65 at the Storm Cellar.

It was the third best win streak to start a season in school history. The 2001-02 Storm went 22-0 on the way to returning to state on the heels of the 2000-01 BV ballers, who started out 21-0 on the way to state.

The longest win streak to start the season belongs to the 199798 Hall Devils, who went 32-0 before losing in the state finals.

The Western Rams started 29-0 and 31-0 in back-to-back state runs in 1974-75 and 1975-76.

5. He’s gone:

Jarret Olson was a big man on cam-

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John Bellino departed St. Bede Academy after 40 years, the past 35 as head football coach.

pus when it came to sports at St. Bede Academy. He was an ace golfer, was on the verge of becoming the all-time leading scorer in basketball and was the runner-up for BCR Player of the Year in 2014-15 and pitched the Bruins baseball team to a fourthplace finish at state.

And he left it all behind. After much speculation and rumor, Olson departed St. Bede in October to transfer to Galesburg, where he is playing for the Silver Streaks basketball team.

Olson’s departure came on the heels of his father, Scott, not being brought back as an assistant basketball coach at the Academy. The elder Olson is now an assistant coach at Galesburg.

6. Hall hurdle:

The Hall Red Devils had reached the second round of the IHSA football playoffs the previous two seasons, but they were unable to take the next step. It took a trip to Bismarck where the Red Devils cleared that second hurdle with a 43-25 victory.

“That’s something we talked about all summer. Time to take the next step,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said.

“It’s a new experience, past two years (we) lost second round. It’s exciting to get past the second round and getting to the third round,” Hall senior Jake Merkel said.

The Red Devils appeared to be on the way to the semifinals, up 21-3 after three quarters in the quarterfinals at home against Annawan/Wethersfield. They will, unfortunately, remember the Titans for their amazing comeback, scoring 27 unanswered points for a 30-21 victory.

7. Barnes is noble:

St. Bede Academy junior John Barnes became the first wrestler in school history to qualify for the IHSA State finals. And he made the most out of his opportunity.

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The Bureau Valley Storm streaked to win their first 20 games of the season. They capped their season by defeating rival Princeton to claim their first regional championship in 10 years.

The Bruins heavyweight captured the regional and sectional championships on his way to state. Barnes finished in third place in the state finals in Champaign.

He was named as the BCR Wrestler of the Year, finishing the season with a 40-4 record.

8) Na Na Na, Na Na Na:

The St. Bede Bruins landed on ESPN’s Top Plays of the Day with a successful hidden ball trick in the state baseball tournament in Peoria that caught an unsuspecting Rockford Christian base runner. It quickly went viral and an Internet sensation, making the Bruins diamond men famous around the country.

The Bruins joked they won’t be able to use that play for a few years now that’s not so secret.

Coach Bill Booker summed the moment up best, saying, “We came to Peoria (as baseball players), and we left as rock stars.”

9. 2K Club:

Bureau Valley senior Parker Neuhalfen recorded his 2,000th career point on the night the Storm had its win streak snapped by Kewanee.

It was a bittersweet moment for the humble Storm star, who looked liked a kid receiving a toy at the dentist office when he was awarded a 2,000-point basketball to commemorate the moment.

“I’d definitely take the win over the ball any day,” he said.

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Jarret Olson (left) and the St. Bede Bruins made the ESPN highlights for pulling off a successful hidden ball trick during the state baseball tournament in Peoria.

Neuhalfen’s grandfather, the late Dick Kaufman, is the all-time leading scorer at old Sheffield High School, who finished with 1,078 points from 1958-61 just before the district merged with neighbor Buda to form Western High School.

Neuhalfen becomes the fifth player in Bureau County history to join the 2K club following DePue legend Ron Zagar (195357) with 2,515 points, Buda’s Charlie Moretz (1953-56) with 2,224 and Ohio’s Brad Bickett (1982-86) with 2,177 and Brian Piper (1987-91) with 2,132.

10. Happy Days:

One of St. Bede’s most famous alums, J.A. Happ had a spectac-

ular year in 2015. He was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Pittsburgh Pirates before the Aug. 1 trade deadline and resurrected his career with a fabulous pennant drive. The 33-year-old left-hander went 7-2 with a 1.85 ERA in 11 starts with the Pirates, helping them to a Wild Card bid.

Happ and his wife, the former Morgan Cawley, became parents for the first time with the arrival of their son, J.J., in October, To cap everything off, Happ cashed a three-year, $36 million contract as a free agent signee with the Toronto Blue Jays, whom he previously played for from 2012-14.

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Senior Spotlight Tyler Wood • Princeton High School Date/place of birth: March 30, 1998, Princeton.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Dad, Randy; Mom, Amy; sister, Morgan.

Sports: Wrestling.

Favorite sport and why: Wrestling. It’s one of the only sports you can be mean and get away with it.

Favorite food and where to get it: Nicole Wheeler’s tater tot casserole.

Likes: Food. Cars.

Dislikes: Cutting weight.

Julia Bauer’s driving.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Steve (Coach) Amy. He always pushes me to work hard.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My parents. They support me through everything I do.

Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Kaley Cuoco.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Don Gable, Cael Sanderson and Tom Brands. They are good with wrestling and have changed the sport.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Dog. The last song I listened to: “Hotline Bling” - Drake.

People would be surprised to know: I weighed a “massive” 80 pounds, soaking wet as a freshman.

I stay home to watch: “The Big Bang Theory.”

When I need luck for a big game, I:

Wear my lucky socks.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Probably my dad, he always has a comeback.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: Wow, he was small.

Most embarrassing moment: When Jett Wedekind thought it would be funny to pull my pants down after weigh-ins.

Most unforgettable moment: Being state ranked for wrestling.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Winning the National Triple Crown for wrestling.

What I would like to do in life: Major in ag business and continue farming.

Three words that best describe myself: Talkative, funny, meticulous.

A look back at the sports headlines from 2015 January • Dawn Williams resigns as St. Bede Academy volleyball coach.

• Matt Gapski of Oglesby wins first Princeton Masters Bowling Tournament title.

• Parker Neuhalfen scores his 2,000th point, but Bureau Valley has its win streak stopped at 20 in a 67-65 loss to Kewanee.

The school’s all-time win streak is 22 in 2001-02.

• Cari Hanson repeats as Princeton Masters Bowling Tournament champion.

• Princeton beats St. Bede in girls basketball for the first time in several years, 38-37 at Prouty Gym. • After much speculation, it is announced John Bellino will not return as football coach at St. Bede.

February • Princeton rallies from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to defeat St. Bede 66-59 in TRAC basketball.

• Princeton advanced six wrestlers to sectionals at the Newman 1A Regional.

Tigers moving on are first place Tyler Wood (106), Luke Marselle (120), Drew Pranka (170) and Chaz Williams (220), and second place Austin Wetsel (132) and Skyler Spencer (195). St. Bede’s John Barnes (first at 285), Jordan Elnicki (second at 113) and Spencer Barnes (third at 170) also advanced. PC/Hall wrestlers Mario Flores (132) and Eric Cissell (220) advanced in 2A at LaSalle.

• Bureau Valley girls win its first regional basketball championship in four years, defeating Newman 57-52 at Fulton.

• The Three Rivers football will be divided into divisions based on size rather than geographically. E/P and Newman swap divisions with Orion and Rockridge.

• Hall rallies to defeat Princeton 55-46 to win the final basketball game in Red Devil Gymnasium.

• St. Bede junior heavyweight John Barnes becomes the first Bruin to qualify for state. Princeton senior Drew Pranka

also qualifies.

• BV South Storm wins BVEC basketball title, defeating sister school North 41-16 at Ohio.

• St. Bede junior heavyweight John Barnes placed third and Princeton senior Drew Pranka is sixth in the IHSA State Wrestling finals in Champaign.

March • Bureau Valley beats Princeton 70-50 at Fulton for first regional boys basketball title since 2005 … Fieldcrest beats Hall 50-23 in the regional finals at St. Bede.

• Winnebago beats Bureau Valley 55-43 in the sectional semifinals at Farmington.

• Hall’s Ellie Herrmann and Bureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett are named as First Team Three Rivers East All-Conference and Princeton’s Taylor Clark, St. Bede’s Hanna Bima and BV’s Darcy Kepner are chosen to the second team.

• Karrie Dammerell (volleyball) and Jim Eustice (football) are named as new varsity coaches at St. Bede Academy.

• Hall grad Liz Mosbach, a junior at Mount Mercy University, earns All-American status in the 600 meters.

• Tiger Town Tanglers Chase Tatum, Kody Mongan, Charlie Korey, Dallas Hill, Peyton Hammerich and Brody Spencer qualify for IKWF State.

• Bureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett and Darcy Kepner are named as co-BCR Girls Basketball Players of the Year. Also named to the first team are Taylor Clark of Princeton, Ellie Herrmann of Hall and Hanna Bima of St. Bede.

• Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen is the BCR Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Also named to the first team are teammate Tommy Johnston, Garrett Duffin of Princeton, A.J. Gaeta of Hall and Jarret Olson of St. Bede.

• Trey Tregoning of Peru and Joe Perez of Spring Valley win the inaugural Illinois River Classic.

• More 2015 reflections to come in the BCR.

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Basketball roundup PC falls in Marseilles finals

No. 2 seed Flanagan-Cornell defeated No. 4 Putnam County 58-51 to capture the 2015 Marseilles Holiday Tournament title Wednesday.

Hall 58, Serena 47: The Hall Red Devils came home from Marseilles with some consolation prize Wednesday, defeating the Huskers for the consolation championship (ninth place). All-Tournament pick Drew Pullam had 19 points and Alex Castelan had 12.

Woodland 47, LaMoille/Ohio 35: The Lions dropped the 11th-place contest Wednesday to the No. 8 seed Wildcats to end tournament play.

AT PLANO L-P 79, Dixon 74 (3 OT): The top-seeded Cavaliers survived three overtimes to knock off the defending champion Dukes in Wednesday’s championship game of the Plano Christmas Classic.

Sandwich 63, St. Bede 46: The Bruins settled for a 2-2 tournament record, dropping Wednesday’s ninth-place contest to the Indians. Jon Dose had 13 points and Andrew Pyszka 11 for SBA. Princeton 65, Bishop Mac 64 (F/S): The Kittens captured third place in the Plano JV Tournament finals with a victory Wednesday. Garrett Allen and Josh Reinhardt each had 15 points for the PHS sophs (9-1) went 3-1 in tournament play.

AT PRINCEVILLE DePue 51, Lowpoint-Washburn 33: The Little Giants defeated the Tri-County Conference rival Wildcats Wednesday in tournament play. DePue advanced to Thursday’s finals to face North Fulton for the consolation championship.

At L-P (FRESHMEN BOYS) Princeton 36, Rochelle 32: The Kittens captured Wednesday’s consolation crown, defeating a Hubs team coached by PHS alum Ryne Vrana.

Hall 30, St. Bede 25: Hall finished tournament play 2-2 with a win over the Bruins Wednesday to claim ninth place.

AT WETHERSFIELD (F/S GIRLS) Sherrard 36, Princeton 28: The Lady Tigers of Sherrard defeated the Tigresses in Wednesday’s consolation finals.

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Scoreboard Basketball

High school Boys Three Rivers ................. Conf. All St. Bede ................................. 3-0 9-3 Princeton ................................ 3-0 9-4 Newman.................................. 2-0 12-2 Hall ........................................ 2-0 9-5 Erie......................................... 2-0 9-4 Fulton ..................................... 1-1 8-8 Sherrard.................................. 1-1 5-7 Morrison.................................. 1-1 4-7 Rockridge................................ 2-2 8-4 Orion ...................................... 0-1 8-4 Kewanee ................................. 0-1 6-7 Prophetstown ......................... 0-2 4-8 Bureau Valley ......................... 0-2 3-10 Amboy .................................... 0-2 2-10 Riverdale ................................ 0-3 5-3 Princeville Holiday Tournament TUESDAY: #4 Elmwood 60, #5 DePue 39 #1 Brimfield 77, #7 Lowpoint-Washburn 7 #3 Henry 70, Princeville JV 29 #2 Princeville 61, #8 North Fulton 25 WEDNESDAY: #5 DePue 51, #7 LowpointWashburn 33 #8 North Fulton 58, Princeville JV 26 #1 Brimfield 70, #4 Elmwood 39 #2 Princeville 69, #3 Henry 49 THURSDAY: Consolation 3rd - LowpointWashburn vs. Princeville JV. Consolation title - DePue vs. North Fulton. 3rd place - #3 Henry vs. 4 Elmwood. Title - #1 Brimfield vs #2 Princeville.

Marseilles Holiday Tournament MONDAY: #5 Hall 72, Midland 46 LaMoille/Ohio 58, Hartem 54 #4 Putnam County 62, GSW 57 TUESDAY: Hall 58, Woodland 44 Serena 60, LaMoille/Ohio 44 #4 Put. County 73, #1 Reed-Custer 72 #2 Flanagan-Cornell 68, #3 Dwight 56 WEDNESDAY: Midland 41, Hartem 36 (13th place) Tri-Point 57, St. Benedict 54, OT (15th) #8 Woodland 47, LaMoille/Ohio 35 (11th) #5 Hall 58, Serena 47 (consolation, 9th).

HALL: Pullam 19, Castelan 12, Ballerini 8, Vanaman 8, Folmer 5, Edgcomb 4, Trevier 2.

GSW 52, #7 Seneca 35 (7th) #6 Marquette 56, Leland-Earlville 51 (5th) #1 Reed-Custer 91, #3 Dwight 55 (3rd)

#2 Flanagan-Cornell 58, #4 Putnam County 51 (1st) Plano Christmas Classic TUESDAY: #10 Princeton 76, Mendota 63 St. Bede 58, Streator 42 #1 L-P 62, #4 Newark 56 #6 Dixon 57, #Burlington Central 55 WEDNESDAY: Somonauk 50, HBR 27 (23rd place) Coal City 40, Forreston 38 (21st) Indian Creek 77, Fenton 53 (19th) Plano 60, Morris 58 (consolation, 17th) #10 Yorkville 57, Mendota 40 (15th) #11 Princeton 72, #12 Hope 71 (13th) Streator 45, Lisle 43 (11th) Sandwich 63, St. Bede 46 (9th) Aurora Christian 63, Kaneland 57 (7th) Genoa-Kingston vs. Ottawa (5th) #4 Newark 66, #2 Burlington Central 58 (3rd) #1 L-P 79, #6 Dixon 74, 3OT (1st) Plano Sophomore Tournament TUESDAY: #10 Yorkville 56, #6 Princeton 46 WEDNESDAY: Third place - #6 Princeton 65, #16 Bishop Mac 64. PHS (9-1): Allen 15, Reinhardt 15.

Title - #12 Burlington Central 47, #10 Yorkville 36.

Warkins Memorial Classic at Erie TUESDAY: Bur. Valley 58, Stockton 52 Lena-Winslow 56, Orion 45 Mercer County 55, Riverdale 52 Peoria Heights 53, Stark County 50 Knoxville 57, Morrison 53 Wethersfield 58, Erie 34 WEDNESDAY: Morrison 49, Stark County 36 Erie 48, Knoxville 40 Wethersfield 58, Peoria Heights 45 Lena-Winslow 47, Bureau Valley 37 Stockton 52, Mercer County 41 Orion 63, Riverdale 49 SATURDAY: Annex - Bureau Valley vs.

Peoria Heights, 1:30 p.m. (9th), Stockton vs. Knoxville, 3 p.m. (7th), Erie vs. Mercer County, 7:30 p.m. (3rd). EHS - Stark County vs. Riverdale, 1:30 (11th), Morrison vs. Orion, 3 p.m. (5th), Wethersfield vs. Lena-Winslow, 7:30 p.m. (1st).

Newman Holiday Tournament Wednesday: Newman 68, Oregon 65, 2OT L-P Freshmen Tournament TUESDAY: Rochelle 46, Hall 39. HALL:

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Resetich 9, Soldati 9, Janssen 9, Stefaniak 7.

Princeton 27, Mendota 24. PHS: Hjerstedt 13, Phillips 8.

Hall 47, Mendota 38. HALL: Mautino 12, Janssen 11, Soldati 10.

Plano 34, Princeton 38. PHS: Hjerstedt 12, Tate 6.

WEDNESDAY: Princeton 41, Hall 32. HALL: Resetich 12, Janssen 10. PHS: Hjerstedt 25, Wolbrecht 6.

Hall 30, St. Bede 25 (ninth) Princeton 36, Rochelle 32. PHS: Tate 11, Wolbrecht 9, Hjerstedt 6, Murfin 2, Wright 2. (consolation) High school Girls Three Rivers ................. Conf. All Kewanee ................................. 5-0 10-6 Sherrard ................................. 4-1 13-4 Amboy .................................... 4-1 12-3 Bureau Valley ......................... 4-1 8-7 Hall ........................................ 3-1 7-3 St. Bede.................................. 3-2 8-7 Erie ........................................ 3-2 8-3 Morrison ................................. 3-3 6-7 Newman ................................. 2-2 5-6 Fulton ..................................... 2-2 6-4 Rockridge ............................... 1-3 6-8 Prophetstown ......................... 1-3 3-10 Riverdale ................................ 1-4 2-10 Princeton ................................ 0-4 6-7 Orion ...................................... 0-5 0-11 Warkins Memorial Classic at Erie TUESDAY: Galva 48, Morrison 44, 2OT Wethersfield 50, Fulton 48 Monmouth-Roseville 75, Orion 45 Mercer County 43, Stockton 40 Bureau Valley 44, Rockridge 42 Knoxville 40, Erie 33 Erie 39, Mercer County 32 Stockton 46, Rockridge 32 Knoxville 62, Bureau Valley 38 Fulton 43, Galva 39 Wethersfield 64, Orion 39 Monmouth-Roseville 53, Morrison 51 WEDNESDAY: Galva 57, Orion 52 Fulton 45, Morrison 29 Wethersfield 61, Monmouth-Roseville 52 Mercer County 43, Bureau Valley 29 Knoxville 51, Rockridge 31 Erie 34, Stockton 31 SATURDAY: Annex - Bureau Valley vs. Orion, noon; Fulton vs. Stockton, 4:30 p.m., Erie vs.

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Rockridge vs. Galva, noon,, Mercer County vs.

Morrison, 4:30 p.m., Knoxville vs. Wethersfield, 6 p.m. (title) Dixon Holiday Tournament TUESDAY: Stillman Valley 51, Hall 38 LaSalle-Peru 56, Aurora Christian 52 Newman 49, Rochelle 32 WEDNESDAY: Boylan 44, Stillman Valley 29 LaSalle-Peru 58, Rosary 55 Pekin 57, Sterling 49 United Township 58, Newman 47 Semifinal, Boylan 68, LaSalle-Peru 46 Semifinal, United Township 69, Pekin 47 Hall 40, Oregon 32 Belvidere North 62, Aurora Christian 44 Eastland vs. Aquin, 4:30 p.m.

Dixon 39, Rochelle 31 Thursday: Oregon vs. Belvidere North, Stillman Valley vs. Rosary, Sterling vs. Newman, LaSalle-Peru vs. Pekin (3rd place), Stillman Valley/Rosary loser vs. Sterling/Newman loser (7th), Stillman Valley/Rosary winner vs.

Sterling/Newman winner (5th), Boylan vs. United Township (title). Consolation bracket: Hall vs.

Aurora Christian, Oregon vs. Aurora Christian, Hall vs. Belvidere North, Eastland vs. Dixon, Aquin vs. Rochelle, 3:30 p.m., Aquin vs. Dixon, Eastland vs. Rochelle.

Oregon 6 8 7 11 - 32 Hall 9 10 13 8 - 40 HALL (7-3): Bogatitus 0 0-0 0, Soldati 0 0-1 0, Lechner 4 1-1 9, Lusietto 2 0-0 4, Hoscheid 1 1-2 3, Barroso 1 2-4 4, Scheri 1 0-0 2, Galassi 7 (1) 3-12 18. Totals: 16 7-20 40.

Amboy Holiday Tournament Red Pool: Indian Creek 3-0, Marquette 2-1, Plano 1-2, Forreston JV 0-3.

Black Pool: AFC 3-0, Amboy 2-1, Ridgewood 1-2, Somonauk 0-3.

WEDNESDAY: Plano 40, Forreston JV 35 Indian Creek 48, Marquette 44 Ridgewood 46, Somonauk 35 AFC 44, Amboy 29 Thursday: Somonauk vs. Forreston JV (7th place), Ridgewood vs. Plano (5th), Amboy vs.

Marquette (3rd), AFC vs. Indian Creek (12st) Wethersfield F/S Tournament WEDNESDAY: Sherrard 36, Princeton 28 (consolation) #4 Mon-Rose 50, #3 Annawan 29 (3rd) #1 Wethersfield 39, #2 Knoxville 13 (title)

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Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgement entered. /s/Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 2, 2016.

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the 4th day of February, 2016, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a decree of adoption entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Adoption.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ADOPTION OF ) TYSSAN QUENTIN ) WHITMORE, ) a Minor Male Child, ) No. 15-AD-04 NOTICE OF ADOPTION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, Notice is hereby given you, Tywan Danyell Whitmore, that the above captioned adoption action was filed July 31, 2015, and is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Tywan Danyell Whitmore, file your Answer to the Petition for Adoption in this cause, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, held in the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main St., Princeton, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of February, 2016, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a decree of adoption entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Adoption.

Dated: December 15, 2015 Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Published Dec. 26, 2015, Jan. 2 and 9, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST ) OF ) RAIGAN JERNIGAN) dob: 10-11-2009 ) A Minor ) No. 2013-JA-6 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Nathan Jernigan (Unknown Address) Unknown Fathers And To All Whom It May Concern: TAKE NOTICE THAT ON November 1, 2013, a Petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Donna J. Engels, Assistant Bureau County State’s Attorney, in the Circuit Court of Bureau County entitled “ In The Interest Of Raigan Jernigan, “A Minor” and that in Courtroom Number 210, at Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois on January 29, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a dispositional hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) NANCY O. SMITH, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-93 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Nancy O. Smith. Letters of Office were issued to Gary D. Nelson of 217 W. Woodridge Drive, Dunlap, IL 61525, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before June 29, 2016, 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 22nd day of December, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF THE ADOPTION ) OF BRIUNA ) CHARESE ) CALLAWAY, ) a Minor Female Child, ) No. 15-AD-03 NOTICE OF ADOPTION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, Notice is hereby given you, Michael Keith Gooding, that the above captioned adoption action was filed July 31, 2015, and is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Michael Keith Gooding, file your Answer to the Petition for Adoption in this cause, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, held in the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main St., Princeton, Illinois, on or before

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation ) organized and doing business existing under ) and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARGARET ROSALES & ) DANIEL J. HOFFERT, ) and Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants, ) Defendants. ) No. 15 CH 65 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the Complaint for Foreclosure filed in the above entitled case on September 25, 2015 and that they are named Defendants in the above entitled case, and that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said Court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendant is January 18, 2016, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: 1. The name of the Plaintiff and the case number are identified above.

2. The Court in which said action is brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is: Margaret Rosales and Daniel J. Hoffert.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: The North Forty-eight (48) feet of Lot One Hundred Thirty-Four (134) in Banschabach’s Third Subdivision to the Village of DePue, in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, excepting, however, all coal, fireclay and minerals underlying the above described property, together with the right to mine and remove and make underground passageways through same.

PIN: 17-35-357-003 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 209 Tinley Avenue, DePue, IL 61322 6. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagor: Margaret Rosales and Daniel J. Hoffert Name of mortgagee: EUREKA SAVINGS BANK Date of mortgage: August 22, 2002 Date of recording: August 23, 2002 County where recorded: BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Recording document identification: 025850 MARY C. DREMANN, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney for Plaintiff: TODD L. MARTIN, Attorney at Law 812 Washington Street P. O. Box 177 Mendota, IL 61342 Phone: (815) 539-3711 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 19 and 26, 2015 and Jan. 2, 2016.

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Looking back ... looking forward This past year has been very interesting for many ... with the wet spring that delayed planting of the crops, and the wonder if there would be any chance of recovery for the crops. The summer seemed like it was going to be just like the spring; then it was like the faucet was turned off.

This made dad scurry around for feed for the cattle because the pasture had dried up. Then there is a warm and wet winter that has made a mess out of the cattle pastures and sloppy lots. Mother Nature has laid before us a season that may be one for the history books. Now we can say good-bye to 2015 and hello to 2016.

I am currently a senior at LaMoille High School.

Many say that your senior year of high school is the most relaxing year of high school. I would have to say otherwise because my senior year has been very busy.

Between preparing for college and participating in many FFA events, there hasn’t been a dull moment.

Being a senior there is the daunting task of looking into the future and deciding if and what college is right for you. Some colleges give you top quality treatment to make sure you come to their school while, there are other institutions that act like if you don’t enroll here we can always find another body to fill your spot. It’s hard to like a school if they have the attitude like you are one of a thousand.

Remember seniors, in the long run, it’s all about if the school is right for you or not.

In October, the LaMoille FFA Chapter participated in the Western Illinois University fall livestock judging contest. I couldn’t believe all the different states that were represented.

There were kids anywhere from California to Florida participating in this contest. The kids had to judge four classes of cattle, three classes of swine, three classes of sheep, one class of goats and had either reasons or questions on each species. Between 4-H and FFA, there were at least 200 students participating in the contest.

The results for our chapter participants showed that our

spring judging season should be successful.

Over this past year there has been many changes and trends to happen in the beef industry. This past year has been a roller coaster ride for the market prices. Prices of feeder and slaughter cattle has dropped in the last several months, compared to the record high prices last fall and early this spring. Each year my dad sells his feeder calves in November. In 2014, my dad averaged about $1,400 per calf. Then when it came to sell the feeders calves this year, he averaged $800 per calf. A major drop compared to a year ago for feeder calf prices.

Buyers of feeder calves are spending more money on heavier calves to have a faster turnaround for the end product, this way there is not a lot of money put back into that calf to grow it. Many buyers are cautious about how much they are willing to pay for lighter weight calves because slaughter cattle are also dropping in value.

Many farmers selling cattle at slaughter weight are losing money on their end product. A farmer can possibly loose anywhere from $200 to $400 a market animal.

The number of slaughter cattle entering the processing plant is higher than it was last year, but it is not as high as is was five or six years ago. Many consumers say cattle prices are dropping, so the product at the grocery store should be dropping too. The only thing is the prices of meat at the grocery store are not dropping at all, and even if it was a difference, there is not enough of a change for consumers to notice. The reason that there is not a change is that the average weight of cattle coming to the processing plant has increased.

With heavier weights it takes longer to prepare the end product which leads to a higher price of meat because it costs more to process. The price of processed meat then must stay high to offset the higher cost of processing. It might be a while before the prices of beef will cost less in the grocery store.

With the need to be more responsible to the consumer, beef producers are becoming BQA certified. There

Center for Rural Affairs raises more than $10,000 LYONS, Neb. — The Center for Rural Affairs announced it has raised $10,635 in the Newman’s Own Foundation Challenge for #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide.

Individual donors gave $10,635, and Newman’s Own Foundation provided $10,000 in matching funds.

The Center for Rural Affairs is dedicated to establishing strong rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship and genuine opportunity for all, while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality of their live and the future of their communities. Funds raised in the challenge will be used to help low income people grow their own food organically in community and individual gardens.

“We are so appreciative of the opportunity that Newman’s Own Foundation provided to us to double our donations! This money will help us fund our work of reaching some of our most vulnerable populations to improve their food security,” said Kathie Starkweather with the Center for Rural Affairs.

Occurring this year on Dec. 1, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season. The day is designed to inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

The challenge was hosted on CrowdRise, a crowdfundraising platform for nonprofits.

A total of 24 organizations were selected to participate by Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman.

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are many concerns among consumers about the safety of the beef product.

It is up to us beef COMMENTARY producers to tell the public that the beef product they will eat is safe. This is possible because of the Beef Quality Assurance program known as the BQA, which was installed over 25 years ago. This program also raises consumer confidence by assuring the public that USA beef is the safest and most nutritious beef available.

Many ranchers ask if being BQA-certified will make them any more money when they sell their calves. By being certified you are ensuring the cattle have received the proper care and treatment that the industry and consumers expect. This program goes a long way at guaranteeing a demand market for the beef producer and ensures a quality beef-eating experience that starts at the ranch when the calf is born and continues until the steak is presented to the consumer as a cooked product.

Some farmers are finishing up calving season, while many are waiting for it to start. Then there are farmers saying good-bye to that finished market animal, and others are saying hello to a new crop of feeder calves. If you’re like me, you are in the process of halter breaking that new show calf for the next show season.

Finally, there are the writers of countless articles about beef and the readers of those articles. No matter what role you play, we are the voices for the beef industry. So make sure that your voice is heard, and the beef industry is promoted in the best way possible. Until I write again, please eat more beef and have a Happy New Year.

Kaitlyn Hildebrand is a senior at LaMoille High School. She resides in rural Ohio with her family.

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