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Spring Valley OKs fire service fee Bogatitus: Fee is like an insurance policy

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Residents living outside of Spring Valley’s city limits, but who pay an annual service fee to the Spring Valley Fire Department for fire protection, will see that fee double this year.

The Spring Valley Council on Monday approved

an ordinance increasing the annual fee from $50 to $100.

Before the council took action on the ordinance, they sat down with Spring Valley Fire Chief Todd Bogatitus, who talked about reasons why the department requested a fee increase.

He confirmed the annual fees go into the fire department’s budget each year and are used to pay for needed repairs on equipment.

“Two years ago, the

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City Workers clear Main Street in Princeton Wednesday morning after Tuesday’s winter storm. The storm’s 5 inches of snow brought with it severe cold and wind chills.

Brutal temps hit the area But will they be ones for the record book?

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The entire Princeton Fire Department watched as City Clerk Pete Nelson led new full-time firefighter/EMT Eli VanAutreve through his oath of office.

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

Brutal wind chill temperatures and 5 inches of snow across Bureau County has turned the area into a winter wonderland ... by some people’s standards. But will 2015 be one for the record book? All we have to do is look at last year, if we want to see a record-setting winter.

The year 2014 is going into the books as being the fourth coldest year on record for Illinois.

The Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute released its data earlier this week, showing the statewide average temperature for 2014 to be 49.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 2.9 degrees below average.

The year was tied with 1912 and 1979 for fourth place, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel.

The coldest year on record since 1895 was 1917 with an average of 48.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Although 2014 was a cold year for Illinois, the effect was largely confined to the Midwest and was Year 169 No. 4 Two Sections - 28 Pages

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Princeton firefighters take oath of office

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Temperatures were lingering around minus 2 degrees Wednesday, but it feels much colder outside, especially when the wind chill is factored into the actual temperature. not global, and it does not reflect the long-term temperature trend in Illinois,” Angel said.

With these low temperatures,

strangely enough, the temperatures recorded in December 2014 turned

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PRINCETON — Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson extended condolences on behalf of the city to the family and friends of deceased city workers Paul Welsh, who died Dec. 22, and Tom Philhower, who died Jan. 1.

Clawson said Welsh had more than 30 years experience in the city’s electric department, and Philhow-

er had more than 20 years in the public works department.

“We would like to pass on our condolences to the families,” Clawson said.

The entire Princeton Fire Department attended Monday night’s city council meeting in order to witness their two new members’ oaths of office.

Firefighter/EMT Nicholas Dykstra and firefighter/EMT Eli Van Autreve stood before the council as Princeton City Clerk Pete Nelson led them through their oaths.

Fire Chief Chuck Woolley addressed the council

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Making school safe for all kids at PES Safe Schools Bullying Prevention training held for PES educators

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Administrators along with Princeton Elementary School (PES) educators attended Safe Schools Bullying Prevention training held by the Masonic Student Assistance Program. The event was held Monday at A Hundred Acres Orchard in Princeton.

“All of those teachers were attentive; they listened. That doesn’t always happen. This is an excellent group, and that says something about the administration of the school district,” said the Masonic Student Assistance Program Director Sue Rentsch. “That’s such a positive for this school district.”

Princeton Elementary School Superintendent Tim Smith looks forward to compiling the data collected by the program trainers. With this data, he plans to improve the

school climate and culture using a district-wide positive behavior intervention system.

“This community is very fortunate; the things that are in place already are incredibly positive,” said Masonic Student Assistance Program Co-Creator Larry Newman.

By developing a common language and a common approach to bullying throughout the district, PES aims to improve the overall climate and culture. Smith believes the common language used to address behaviors will create a cultural flow from one building to the next throughout the district.

“We’ve had too many cases, especially in the last five or more years, I guess five-plus years, of kids taking their own lives because they’ve been bullied online ... Too many,” Newman said.

Newman explained how bullying has progressed in modern times. Technology, he said, has changed

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Princeton’s Elementary School District educators/administrators attended the Masonic Student Assistance Program’s Safe Schools Bullying Prevention training day held at a Hundred Acres Orchard just outside of Princeton. Above, a Masonic Student Assistance Trainer describes elements of the various types of bullying. bullying as a whole. At least it took courage to say something hurtful to a person’s face in the past, he said. Now people can hide behind their computers and keyboards, saying whatever they like with no accountability.

Once something is said online, said Newman, it will never go away. There is no escaping bullying nowadays. The constant

access to the Internet creates a constant access to bullying as well.

You can’t stop bullying, said Newman, but what the program aims to do is help educators deal with it instead. He said the program aims to unify the teachers and develop a common approach to improve the culture in the schools, reduce bullying as whole, and deal with

specific situations.

The training went extremely well, according to Smith. He said the overall reactions from the district educators has been very positive.

“It was really beneficial to come together as a district and have that conversation about positive behavior intervention, interactions with students for purposes of safe

schools and promoting safe schools,” said Smith.

“It’s a treat to do a whole district,” said Newman.

Never before has an entire district come together for training at one time. He explained this opportunity allowed trainers to be more specific. Having all the administrators present is exceedingly positive because these are the people who can really enact the changes, he said.

Smith acknowledged his appreciation for the Grand Lodge of Illinois.

“It was particularly enjoyable because it was a great training at no cost,” he said.

The Grand Lodge of Illinois paid for the entire event, said Smith. The Masons covered the cost of everything from the food, facility and the program trainers.

The Masons, said Mason Dan Yandel of Wyanet, have been involved in this program for more than 25 years. Years ago, Yandel said the Masons saw the need to help the kids.

“It basically helps kids get through school and get through life,” he said.

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121,243 people in Illinois selected 2015 Marketplace plans in first month According to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services, 121,243 people in Illinois selected plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace leading up to the Dec. 15 deadline for coverage, which began Jan. 1. About 80 percent of Illinoisans who selected health insurance plans in the first month of open enrollment were determined eligible for financial assistance to lower their monthly premiums, compared to 73 percent who selected plans over a similar period last year.

Of the 121,243 Illinoisans who selected a plan, 46 percent re-enrolled in a Marketplace plan in 2015,

and 54 percent signed up for the first time.

The report provides the first detailed analysis of enrollment in the Marketplaces for the first month of the 2015 open enrollment period. Because the automatic re-enrollment process for the 37 states using the HealthCare.gov platform (including Illinois) began on Dec. 16 and was completed for the vast majority of consumers on Dec. 18, the recent report with data through Dec. 15 does not fully capture the number of people who selected plans leading up to the deadline for Jan. 1, coverage.

“We’re pleased that in Illinois 121,243 people

signed up for Marketplace coverage during the first month of open enrollment. The vast majority were able to lower their costs even further by getting tax credits, making a difference in the bottom lines of so many families,” HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said. “Interest in the Marketplace has been strong during the first month of open enrollment. We still have a ways to go and a lot of work to do before Feb.15, but this is an encouraging start.”

Nationwide, more than four million people signed up for the first time or re-enrolled in coverage for 2015 during the first month of open enroll-

ment.

That includes more than 3.4 million people who selected a plan in the 37 states that are using the HealthCare.gov platform for 2015 (including Illinois), and more than 600,000 consumers who selected plans in the 14 states that are operating their own Marketplace platform for 2015.

HHS also released a Weekly Enrollment Snapshot that captures more recent enrollment activity in the Marketplace. The Weekly Snapshot shows that from Nov. 15 to Dec. 26, nearly 6.5 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled.

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The information contained in this report provides the most systematic summary of enrollment-related activity in the Marketplaces to date.

Data for the various metrics are counted using comparable definitions for data elements across states and Marketplace types.

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From the Ground Up! New initiative sprouts up for healthier eating

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Residents of Bureau County will soon be introduced to a new initiative that will work to promote locally-grown foods, growers and markets.

From the Ground Up! — spearheaded by the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department — will strengthen a sustainable local food system by encouraging new growers, while at the same time, connect with existing growers with new farm-to-consumer markets.

The program is being led

by Joy Kauffman, who carries a strong background in public health and nutrition, and has a passion for educating about the endless benefits of local food production, specifically how it can strengthen a local economy and improve the health and well being of people.

In talking about how this new initiative, Kauffman said a number of people within the county have been involved in working on the idea of local foods being an important priority.

Through this work, the western side of Bureau County and areas around Spring Valley have been classified as a food desert because of issues with food access.

“On the western side of the county within 364 square miles, there is only one grocery store,” Kauffman said. “It’s hard to get healthy, natural good foods with only one grocery store.”

On the flip side of that fact, Kauffman said it has been discovered the area also contains some of the best growers in the whole country.

“There are a lot of peo-

From the Ground Up! is focusing on four major goals, which include:

• Increase access to healthy, locally and sustainable grown agricultural projects. To do this, those working with this initiative hope to start new personal and community gardens, farmers’ markets, roadside stands, etc.

• Promote and market products through creative advertising, improved signage, farmer profiles, agritourism and branding.

• Increase quantity and improve quality by providing the best available training and technical assistance and a homegrown grower mentoring program.

• Grow domestic consumption of healthy, locally and sustainable grown agriculture products through increasing awareness of their health benefits. ple here who know how to grow food and have a lot of knowledge and experience in growing food,” she said.

The workings of the new initiative will tie these facts together by encouraging more people to grow what they eat, and teaching about the economical benefits of being able to sell locally-grown produce.

“A lot of it is about sharing the resources, knowledge and experience,” Kauffman said.

“Everybody can get down about how there is a lot of hunger in the county and diseases, but if we focus our energy on the positives, I think we can move in a better direction,” she continued.

From the Ground Up! will work hand-in-hand with the Bureau County Farm Bureau and University of Illinois Extension office, as it helps strengthen Bureau County’s three current farmers’ markets in Princeton, Walnut and Spring Valley, and help start a new farmers’ market at Cornerstone Wellness Center in Sheffield.

The initiative will also start community gardens and encourage people to grow and consume more healthy, locally-grown foods. The program will also partner with local area food pantries in order to increase the availability of farmers’ market produce to clients.

Additionally, it will seek partnerships with SNAP and WIC participants, hoping to accept vouchers and the LINK card.

“We hope to encourage more people to grow what they eat and show them the economical benefits of the sales of these products,” Kauffman said. “People are wanting to be more healthy these days, and the evidence is out there that what we eat reflects on our health.”

For more information about the initiative, you can like the Facebook page at fromthegroundup.bpchd.

Also, mark the calendar for the upcoming event, What’s Working? Local Foods Conference, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the MennoHaven Camp, Tiskilwa.

To register for the event, visit the From the Ground Up! Facebook page, join the event and click on the tickets available link. For questions, email Kauffman at jkauffman@bchealthdepartment.org.

This kickoff event will be for anyone in Bureau and Putnam counties interested in becoming a grower, hosting a cooking class, opening a roadside stand, promoting or selling local agricultural products at a commercial location, getting healthier or being a vendor at a local farmers’ market.

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Roadside safety check The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, will conduct a roadside safety check in LaSalle County during the month of January, according to Lt. Job Dively.

The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working this detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked

driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages or driving under the influence.

Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois.

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Transportation Safety.

Princeton cancels garbage pickup PRINCETON — Due to the extreme temperatures, the city of Princeton has announced Thursday, Jan. 8, garbage routes will not be collected this week. Normal pickup will resume next Thursday, Jan. 15.

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Tips from dermatologists When the temperature dips below freezing, it’s critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the skin – and sometimes the tissue beneath the skin – freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Depending on how long and how frozen the tissue, frostbite can result in severe, sometimes permanent, damage.

Protect your head To protect your ears and head, wear a heavy wool or fleece hat. If you are outside on a bitterly cold day, cover your face with a scarf or face mask. This warms the air you breathe and helps prevent frostbite on your nose and face.

Protect your hands Wear insulated mittens or gloves to help protect your hands from the cold.

Frostbite prevention and treatment “Frostbite usually affects the face, nose, ears, fingers and toes, so on bitterly cold days, it’s not enough to just

put on a winter coat,” said board-certified dermatologist Amy J. Derick, MD, FAAD, clinical instructor of dermatology, Northwestern University. “To really protect your skin from dangerously low temperatures, keep an eye on the weather, dress appropriately for outdoor activities and stay dry.”

To prevent frostbite, Derick recommends the following tips:

Protect your feet and toes To protect your feet and toes, wear two pairs of socks. The first pair, next to your skin, should be made of moisture-wicking fabric. Place a pair of wool or wool-blend socks on top of those. Your boots should also provide adequate insulation. They should be waterproof and cover your ankles. Make sure that nothing feels tight, as tight clothing increases the risk of frostbite.

Make sure snow cannot get inside of your boots or clothing Wet clothing increases the risk of developing frostbite. Before heading outdoors, make sure that snow cannot easily get inside of your boots or clothing.

While outdoors, if you start

to sweat, cut back on your activity or unzip your jacket a bit.

Keep yourself hydrated Becoming dehydrated also increases the risk of developing frostbite. Even if you are not thirsty, drink at least one glass of water before you head outside, and always drink water or a sports drink before an outdoor workout. In addition, avoid alcohol, as it increases your risk for frostbite.

Recognize the symptoms In order to detect frostbite early, when it’s most treatable, it’s important to recognize the symptoms.

The first signs of frostbite include redness and a stinging, burning, throbbing or prickling sensation followed by numbness. If this occurs, head indoors immediately.

“If you experience symptoms of frostbite, try to gradually bring feeling back into the body,” said Derick. “Never rub frostbitten skin or submerge your hands or feet directly into hot water — use warm water or a warm washcloth instead. If you do not feel sensation returning to your body, or if the skin begins to turn gray, go to an emergency room immediately.”

OmniArts accepting grant applications, donations OmniArts in Starved Rock Country, an organization dedicated to supporting local artists and art organizations, is accepting applications for OmniArts Award Grants.

OmniArts will award special purpose grants to full-time, non-profit music, art and theatre organizations. Program grants will also be awarded to schools, libraries and community groups. Interested organizations can visit www.OmniArts.org for grant applications and instructions. The deadline for grant applications is March 30. Grants will be awarded on April 14.

For 20 years the Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust, now OmniArts, has supported the arts in Starved Rock Country by

providing funding to artists, cultural groups, art organizations, community theatres, schools and libraries. In the last two years, these grants have helped more than 1,400 artists and 700 volunteers with a collective audience of more than 22,000 in the Starved Rock Country region.

“We are able to provide grants to these organizations because of the generosity of people and corporations who donate to our annual fund campaign,” said Executive Director Bill Jankowski.

“OmniArts’ goal is to raise $70,000 during this annual fund campaign. We are rapidly approaching 50 percent of our goal. We have been very fortunate that several individuals

have provided very generous donations. They see the importance of the arts as not only culture and beauty, but as a vital element of a strong economy. Their donations will provide artists and art organizations the support they need to be successful.”

Interested donors can pledge to OmniArts at www.OmniArts.org.

“A pledge is all we need.

The financial gift can be sent at a later date. Funds received go directly to the artists and art programs that make a difference to our quality of life in Starved Rock Country,” said Jankowski.

OmniArts is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization, and all contributions are tax deductible.

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Weather From Page 1

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Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley addressed the Princeton City Council to introduce the two new full-time firefighter/EMTs Nicholas Dykstra and Eli VanAutreve. Woolley believes the two young men will bring a sense of youth and energy to the Princeton Fire Department.

Princeton From Page 1 saying, “Being a fireman in a small rural fire department, it is always one’s dream to become a fulltime fireman.”

Woolley said Dykstra went through his training in 2012 and had been working on a volunteer basis until he was hired part time in June.

Van Autreve, also hired part time in June, went through his training in 2013. Both men shook hands with each council member as the audience applauded their accomplishments.

Woolley said the firefighter’s actual full-time hire date was Dec. 29. He looks forward to watching the young men grow and prosper in their jobs as they bring a sense of youth and energy to the department.

In other business, the

council approved the resolution presented

by Commissioner Bob Warren authorizing the appointment of an agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Traditionally, he explained, the city clerk has taken on these responsibilities. The council agreed, and the resolution was passed.

Clawson informed all present that Wednesday garbage pickup would likely be delayed to the following Wednesday, due to the weather conditions.

“If it gets to the point where we consider it dangerous for our folks to be out picking that up, we will just delay it to the following week,” Clawson said.

The extreme cold, he explained, may make it difficult for some equipment to operate. There may be a brief hiatus to ensure the proper functioning of city equipment.

“We will certainly make sure that emergency routes and everything are open; we’ll be out as much as possible. We’ll be out all the time with our small equipment,” Clawson said. “Just be aware that we will be cognizant of the weather.”

He concluded with his report describing Monday’s job fair hosted at the Bureau County Metro Center. The job fair, he said, was co-sponsored by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and the city of Princeton.

He said the fair’s industrial focus has not been done in the past. The idea had come out of the formation of the industrial committee of the Chamber and was found to be extremely successful.

“We are pleased with that turnout, and we will be doing that in the future,” Clawson said.

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out to be above average.

The Illinois State Survey showed the mild average temperature in December to be 33.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which was 3.5 degrees above average. Those readings rank the month as being the 29th warmest December on record.

Snowfall was also especially light in December ... even absent in much of the state. The only snow of significance was in western Illinois where 1 to 2 inches fell.

Bob Byrne of Princeton, who is with the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program, recorded only about .85 inches of precipitation throughout December, and one snow trace.

“A trace is where snowflakes are observed but not enough to measure,” he confirmed.

Last month was the first December since 1987, when Princeton records began, where the city only had a trace. In 1994 and 2004, Princeton had only .40 inches of snow, he said.

Byrne confirmed there has only been one December since 1885 that had no snowflakes at all.

There are five Decembers on record that only had a trace of snow, with 2014

Spring Valley From Page 1 tanker broke down, and all the money that we collected that year, and then some, went to fixing the tanker,” he said.

This year’s increase will help generate additional funds for the department to help maintain their equipment.

Bogatitus also pointed out how the department would like to match what the DePue Fire Department charges, which is also $100 each year.

Bogatitus said the fire department has been generating funds through these particular service fees since the late ‘50s, early ‘60s.

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Main Street businessman and public defender Mick Henneberry shoveled the walk in front of his office Wednesday morning. The city of Princeton requires all Main Street business owners to keep the walks in front of their businesses clear. being included.

These readings were in stark contrast to December 2013, when many

parts of the state received 10 to 15 inches of snow.

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The fee acts like an insurance policy, said Bogatitus.

Those who pay the fee will only have to pay $250 if fire protection service is required. If the fire department is called to the home of someone who did not pay the fee, the property owner could then be billed what the state statute claims, which Bogatitus confirmed is $250 per hour per truck and $75 per hour per firefighter on the scene.

“It’s just like health insurance,” Bogatitus said. “If you have to use it, you pay up to your deductible — the $250; after that you don’t have to pay anything else. It’s your choice to have the

policy and added protection.”

Mayor Walt Marini asked how the fire department determines which homes are sent letters requesting service fees.

Bogatitus said the county provides the department with a map that shows homes and their addresses that are not covered in a fire protection district. The department then uses the addresses to mail out annual requests for the fees. He said the department usually sends out an annual request to about 70 to 75 property owners, however, only about 50 to 55 residents actually pay the fee.

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Obituaries Alan Ware PRINCETON — Alan Ware, 56, of Princeton, former Gateway Service Inc. resident, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in the Spring Valley Nursing Center.

A celebration of life will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at his home at 21 Chelmar Drive, Princeton.

Mont Cessna STERLING — Mont Cessna, 82, formerly of Walnut, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion in Sterling.

Mont was born July 18, 1932, in Hope, Ill., the son of Mont Pearl and Ina (Tillotson) Cessna. He was united in marriage to Mildred Pegg on May 27, 1957, in Dresser, Ind. She preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 2007.

He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Mont worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling as a crane operator and he farmed in the Manlius area for a number of years.

He is survived by two sons, Mont Cessna of Dixon and Joseph (Donna) Cessna of Grand Prairie, Texas; one daughter, Loretta Jane (Victor ) Xenos of Tombstone, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, David (Carolyn) Cessna of Potomac; one sister, Jean Bailey of Tucson, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, John and Robert Cessna; and one sister, Nancy.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of the Walnut Community Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the services, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Obituary deadlines

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Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m.

Friday for Saturday’s paper.

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Master Gardener training program Last day to sign up Jan. 16 OTTAWA — University of Illinois Extension covering Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering the 2015 Master Gardener Training Program at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa.

The program provides 60 hours of classroom instruction on horticulture-related areas. The class will provide participants with the knowledge needed to become skilled Master Gardeners.

Master Gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life by helping them find sound management practices for home and natural resources, by enhancing environments, by promoting well-being plant-people projects, and by contributing to a safe, abundant food supplies through home fruit and vegetable production.

“Participants come from all walks of life. The common interest is gardening, indoors and outdoors. This is a great way to connect with others who have similar interests and it is a way to give back to your community by doing something that you enjoy,” according to Paul Barrett, coordinator of the program. “Many times we have city workers or community groups who sponsor a participant so they can be certified to help with special projects in those towns or for the groups.”

To register for the class, contact Barrett at the University of Illinois Extension Office located in Ottawa, by calling 815-433-0707. You can request or pick up the training program application packet, which includes the application for the class and required background check information.

The packets are available at the Extension offices located in Ottawa, Princeton, Henry and Oglesby (IVCC campus).

The completed application should be turned in to Paul Barrett at the Ottawa Extension Office. After the application is reviewed, applicants will be contacted for a short interview before being accepted into the program. The cost of the class is

$250 which covers Master Gardener Reference Books, handouts, and refreshments. The registration deadline is Jan. 16.

The classes will be held on Tuesdays at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes are scheduled as follows: Jan. 20 Orientation, Jan. 27 Botany, Feb. 3 Lawns, Feb. 10 Insects, Feb. 17 Soils, Feb. 24 Woody Plants, March 3 Annuals/Perennials, March 10 Diseases, March 17 fruits, March 24 Vegetables, March 31 IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and Graduation.

Upon completion of the 60-hour Master Gardener training class, participants will be awarded a Master Gardener Intern Certificate. Master Gardener mentors will be assigned to acquaint new Master Gardeners with approved projects for completing volunteer hours. Interns must volunteer 60 hours the first year. Upon completion of volunteer hours, interns become a Certified Master Gardener. To maintain Certified Master Gardener status, a minimum of 10 hours continuing education and 30 hours volunteer hours are required each year. The continuing education and approved projects are provided through University of Illinois Extension. Community service projects are completed in communities across Extension’s service area.

“The program is open to all interested in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties as well as surrounding counties. Online classes are also an option, but most prefer the socialization and learning from the experts and benefiting from the discussion,” said Barrett. He urges those interested to sign up soon as the class is only offered locally every other year.

For more information call your local Extension office: Extension office at IVCC, 815 Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 61348, 815-2240889; Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, 815-875-2878; LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa, 815-433-0707; and Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry, 309-364-2356.

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Accidents

A single-vehicle accident involving Nicole Y. Gibson, 41, of Peru occurred on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 102 at 6:06 a.m. Jan. 3.

A single-vehicle accident involving a 17-year-old girl of Mendota occurred on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 80 at 6:31 a.m. Jan. 3. The girl was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A single-vehicle accident involving Hua Huang, 26, of Hayward, Calif., occurred on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 102 at 4:11 a.m. Jan. 3. Huang was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A single-vehicle accident involving Krystle L. Alexander, 29, of Lake Mills, Iowa, occurred on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 61 at 8:27 a.m. Jan. 2.

Delivery of cannabis

Desmond A. Fields, 19, of Chicago and Kwamaine D. Tarver, 19, of Country Club Hills, Ill., were both charged with delivery of cannabis on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 87 at 12:28 a.m. Jan. 3.

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Joseph E. Davis, 64, of Coralville, Iowa, was charged with speeding and driving while license suspended on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 61 at 10:22 a.m.

Dec. 31.

Traffic stop

Zeeshan A. Awan, 29, of Union City, N.J., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams, and Emaad A. Soofi, 29, of Jersey City, N.J., was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 81 at 11:42 p.m.

Dec. 23.

Accidents

A vehicle driven by Paul E. Havelka, 58, of Ottawa was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 when it veered onto the left shoulder of the roadway near Mile Marker 96. The vehicle subsequently went into the center ditch before crashing into a guardrail.

Havelka was charged with improper lane usage at 8:36 a.m. Dec. 26.

A vehicle driven by Nabil Salik, 24, of Carbondale was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 when it veered onto the left shoulder near Mile Marker 96. The vehicle subsequently rolled over and came to rest in the center ditch. Salik was charged with improper lane usage at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 28.

Spring Valley Police Accidents

A single-vehicle accident involving Pedro C. Gonzalez, 40, of Spring Valley occurred on Route 6 near Oak Street at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3.

A single-vehicle accident involving Crystal L. McKee, 42, of Spring Valley occurred on Richard Mautino Drive near Ladd Road at 3:27 a.m. Jan. 3.

McKee was charged with driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle.

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OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Ottawa. January’s program will be for new and established beekeepers. This meeting will discuss how to care for hives over winter and how to add or start new hives.

For reasonable accommodation to participate, call 815-433-0707 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Marriage licenses Nicholas V. Santopaolo of Burlington, Wis., to Brittany K. Little of Burlington, Wis. Jacob R. Klieber of Wyanet to Manda R. Cresong of Wyanet.

Dennis R. Hartz of Walnut to Jo L. Cady of Walnut.

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Seat belt required (driver) — Angela M.H. Lawrence, 42, of Ohio.

Seat belt required (passenger) — Thomas J. Hack, 47, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (11-14) — Christian Mendez, 19, of DePue. Trapping mammals without license/tags — Patrick A. Rosenow, 29, of Sheffield.

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Life lessons from the TV While watching television the other day with my kids, I wondered what kind of lessons they were picking up from their favorite shows. I thought back to the shows of my childhood and what my impressionable mind learned from them. Here’s what I came up with: From “Three’s Company,” I COMMENTARY learned never to jump to conclusions about anything I’ve overheard while eavesdropping on someone else’s conversation. Everything I think I’ve heard is likely wrong. I also realized I should stay away from guys like Larry, Jack’s lecherous neighbor.

Unfortunately everything I know about karate moves came from Don Knotts’ Mr. Furley, which means I am doomed if I ever get in a real fight.

From “Charlie’s Angels,” I learned every girl needs back up. Always bring your friends to assist you in case things get dicey. I also realized you always need a Plan B for every situation. Plus, confidence can take you a long way. If you act like you know what you are doing, people think you do.

“The Love Boat” made me realize it’s OK to talk about your feelings, just not to the people you really care about. You need to pick an unsuspecting bartender who is just trying to do his job. Then you bore him to death complaining about your problems.

I continually fight my urge to call every bartender Isaac and spill all my innermost secrets.

“Scooby Doo” taught me it is OK to be yourself. In fact, it’s more than OK — it’s awesome. Fred loved wearing that unmanly ascot, and he made it work somehow. Velma was the brains of that operation.

She didn’t care that Daphne was prettier than she was, or that Fred was constantly pairing himself up with Daphne when they went looking for clues.

Shaggy wasn’t embarrassed about being a coward; he embraced it.

“Schoolhouse Rock!” really drilled lessons in my head. It taught me about the government, language and how the world works. “I’m Just a Bill” should be introduced in school to every child.

From “Happy Days,” I learned it is not creepy if a grown man wants to hang around a bunch of high school students. For some reason, that grown man will be idolized by every teenager in town. In addition, I realized it is never too late to improve your life — the Fonz did when he became a teacher, probably because he wanted access to even more teenagers.

“Hart to Hart” taught me it is good to be a millionaire. Money means you can jet set from one adventure to the next and always look glamorous while doing it. I wish the show had taught me how to become a self-made millionaire. That would have made things a little easier.

From “Magnum P.I.,” I learned freeloading has its perks. If you can find a security gig in Hawaii which only requires you to solve the occasional case, you should probably take it.

“The Brady Bunch” taught me so much: Men think they are better drivers than women, but they actually aren’t; I should always watch for flying footballs before a big date; and a woman with no job should hire a live-in housekeeper to help her keep up the house.

“Super Friends” taught me every team has a weak link. I’m talking to you, Wonder Twins. But, sometimes, those weak links manage to actually contribute something for the greater good.

If you can be anything, be smart. I learned that from “MacGyver” and the Professor on “Gilligan’s Island.”

From “Little House on the Prairie,” I learned to ignore the Nellie Olesons in my life and to be grateful we live in a time when we have medicines to fight diseases and immunizations to prevent them.

From “The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams,” I learned mountains get a lot more foot traffic than I

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island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Medium rare steak and baked potato with sour cream and butter.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: Comics.

Randy Haskins

What is your favorite local restaurant: Four and Twenty Cafe.

City: Lake Thunderbird.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Remember that island question?

Where did you grow up: Quad Cities.

Family: Mom, Vinetta; Dad, Randy Sr.; two brothers, Ross and Jerry; and two beautiful nieces, Sophia and Aiden.

Pets: Piper, Rory, Ace, Lulu, Little Bears, and some cats thrown in there.

Occupation: Supervisor at McDonald’s and general manager of Dark Star Comics.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The lake.

What is the last song you listened to: “Disturbia” by Rihanna.

What is the last book you read: “The Killing Joke.”

What is the last television show you watched: “Agents of Shield.”

If you were stranded on a desert

People would be surprised to know that you: I constantly sing what I am doing … constant musical!

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I think it’s time for a Comicon. How about you?

Animal farm Before moving to town, I lived on a farm and had animals. Your standard dogs and cats of course but from time to time, contact was made with other beasties, such as the Wednesday Night Possum.

For whatever reason, this fellow traveled through my yard for three consecutive Wednesday nights. I was alerted to his arrival by much barking and growling from my Doberman, Dagor.

We made a game out of it; Dagor the Doberman would run around the front of the possum barking and I, Hal the Stupid, would quick like a bunny reach down and pull its tail.

Ha! Ha! That was a fun game, and we all enjoyed it. The dog would bark; I’d yank tail; and the possum would turn around and laugh at me. Oddly, when possums laugh, it sounds a lot like angry growling along with snapping teeth and lunging.

Dagor had his own animal adventure, coyotes specifically. For about a month one winter, he was gone from the farm, but I heard reports a black and tan Doberman had been seen running with a pack of coyotes …

After a fresh sighting, I went to the area and came upon him a little scratched up and kind of skinny but generally in good shape. On the way home in the car, I tried to get him to tell me the story, but not a word was spoken, which was odd because he was usually quite chatty. Although for several weeks after he would sit in the yard about dusk and do his truly awful howling coyote imitation, while I choked up with laughter.

The living room of the house had a steel wood-burning fireplace, and on occasion, a starling would find its way down the stove pipe — then bang around maniacally. Opening the flue vent would deposit him into the fireplace where I would catch the critter and release him into the wild. OK, into the sidewalk. At great velocity.

One morning I heard what I assumed was another stuck starling in the stove pipe. But upon attempting to open the vent, it would not budge, which told me there was something in there a LOT bigger than a sidewalk-bound dirty bird.

I disconnected the stove pipe,

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put a piece of cardboard over the open end; then went outside. What poured out of the pipe was a very large and pretty, although rather blackened Wood Duck. How or why it got in there is beyond me. He flew away in a dusty cloud, and all was well and no sidewalks were harmed.

Speaking of flying things, one time my two daughters walked into the house before I did and shortly came out to tell me quite calmly there was a bat flying around the living room ceiling light. I don’t know if I would have remained as calm as they were if I discovered this myself, but there it was making tight counter-clockwise circles around the light fixture.

With a plastic bucket padded with a towel and perfect timing, I thrust the bucket up into the bat’s arc, where upon a soft thud and a squeak were heard. After letting it go outside, I’m sure it ended up back with all the other bats residing in my attic.

I know this because sometime before the tight counter-clockwise circling bat incident, I heard what likely was a mouse scratching around my small bedroom walk-in closet in the middle of the night. I got up and gave the door a thump hoping the rodent would go away.

There was a muffled thud on the closet floor and thinking this odd, I opened the door to find a bat flailing around on its back.

Wanting to remain half asleep, I chose not to go into my, oh no, there’s a bat-in-my-closet recovery mode at 3 a.m., and just mumbled, “Whatever.” Then went back to bed.

Next morning it was gone, back into the attic I assume via the small access door in the closet, which I quickly nailed a piece of plywood over.

Coming into the house one winter evening I noticed there had been some sort of “presence” in the house. The plastic covering the

ever dreamed possible. And if I get lost in the mountains someday, there will likely be a gentle, kind man who will find me and help me survive instead of the crazed sociopath I imagine I would encounter.

From “The Greatest American Hero,” I learned to never stop trying — even heroes have to put in hard

inside of the windows was torn, several things knocked over, and all my porridge had been eaten.

OK, I don’t even know what porridge is, but I did find evidence leading me to believe a squirrel was the intruder. I brought Dagor the Doberman/faux coyote into the house to help me search for the little nut grabber. We both very excitedly bounded, sniffed and slobbered around all over the house, finding nothing.

The only thing I could figure was the squirrel had also come down the stove pipe; there was evidence of this in the fireplace, and somehow managed to get back up, which would make for one determined and very acrobatic tree rat.

I came to this conclusion right before I noticed the sheets on my bed, which was unmade of course, seemed rather, sooty … I slowly lifted the covers, and much to my surprise, saw almost to the foot of the bed, the South end of a Northbound squirrel!

Dagor seemed unfazed as he wouldn’t even bother with a sniff or a slobber, but did agree it would have been very exciting if I would’ve crawled into bed that night and put my feet on something warm and furry ... with sharp teeth! These are the things horror movies and nightmares are made of. I think my species-confused Doberman thought it was funny.

I gathered up all the bedding with the squirrel inside, took it outside into a semi-snowstorm then opened up the whole works on the ground.

The squirrel popped his head up looked around, said, “What the hell …” (I speak squirrel, not fluently, just conversationally) and scampered off into the snow.

Later as I remade my bed and listened to Dagor giving his usual hilarious coyote howling performance, I had but one overwhelming question on my mind. Just what the heck is porridge anyway?

Short Thought: You don’t know what you think you know. How do I know this? Ummm …

Hal Adkins resides in LaMoille. He can be reached at halaphoto@live. com.

work. Watching William Katt stumble his way through learning his new powers made me appreciate that opportunities can fall out of the sky — literally in this case — but it is up to you what you do with them.

BCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

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Upcoming events — Area churches have announced upcoming events. See Religion Notes on Page 8.

Dance planned — The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a dance on Saturday. See Community Notes on Page 7.

Community Notes Program canceled WYANET — The R.A. Sapp Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, has been canceled due to weather.

The program will be presented at the 2nd Thursday@ the Library event in February.

Bingo nights PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host bingo nights on Tuesday and Jan. 20. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call 815-879-5261.

Dance at Elks Lodge PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Music will be provided by the Generics Goodies Band.

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BVHS Renaissance Program sponsors field trip The Bureau Valley High School Renaissance Program sponsored a first semester field trip to Crown Lanes, Subway and the Apollo Theater for a showing of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” on Dec. 5. Students are chosen by staff members based on their behavior, attendance, grades, improvement, work ethic, school spirit, manners, etc. The students who were nominated to attend this field trip were Paul Carroll, Heaven Bennett, Parker Neuhalfen, Dylan Martin, Preston Balensiefen, Riza Mirtoski, Julia Edlefson, Cody Maynard, Irini Petros, Lindsey Hoffert, April Eastwood, Jackie Rapp, Austin Primo, Justin Fisher, Kenny Wolfe, Josh Roberts, Kurt Bitting, Nicole Wirth, Alex Geary, April Atkins, Sarah Hale, A.J. Hockings, Caje Peterson, Kaylee Towne, Sam Stocking, Taylor Lally, Terry Bivins, Sabrina Webb, Zoe Zittle, Ember Cork, Hannah Staples and Morgan Brown. Renaissance Executive Council members Jed Barnes, Thomas Samuels and Tom Brummel also attended the field trip.

PRINCETON — St. Louis School has rescheduled its informational meeting for parents who want to know more about the school to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parents can meet the teacher and talk with current kindergarten parents. To make a reservation, call the school office at 815-872-8521.

Home Extension meeting PRINCETON — The Princeton Juniors Home Extension will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenfield. Hostess is Ruth Eklof, co-hostesses are Shirley Coates and Joann Johnson and the leader is Deborah Monroe.

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School adopts two families for the holidays

• Happy birthday on Friday to Tracy Grimmer. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy birthday today, Thursday, to Kate Johnson.

Hope you have a great day!

• Happy birthday on Friday to Annette Joseph. Wishing you a wonderful day!

Several members of the eighth-grade class at St. Louis Catholic School shopped for two adopted families. More than $1,000 was raised from cookie dough and holiday greenery fundraising efforts to be used for the adopt a family program. After received a wish list from the families, the students shopped and wrapped the gifts. Students who participated include Sabrina Bickett, Lydia Mead and Hallie Taets.

Education Briefs Nielson graduates ASU TEMPE, Ariz. — Abigail Nielson of Sheffield graduated from Arizona State University at the spring 2014 commencement ceremony. More than 12,000 ASU undergraduate and graduate students had their degrees conferred at the May commencement ceremonies. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan served as the official speaker for the undergraduate ceremony in Sun Devil Stadium.

ASU announces fall dean’s list

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Kari Gerdes of Walnut has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Arizona State University. Undergraduate students who earn 12 or more graded semester hours during a semester in residence at ASU with a GPA of 3.50 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. A notation regarding dean’s list achievement appears on the unofficial transcript.

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ALA 125 elects new officers American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton elected new officers for the 2014-15 year. Elected were Mariele Fisher (from left), treasurer; Clara Pease, vice president and VA&R chairman; Judy Nelson, sergeant-at-arms; and Carol Allicks, president and historian. For membership information, call Mariele Fisher at 815-646-4806 or write to: ALA 125, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356, Attn: Membership. For VA&R information, call Clara Pease at 815-872-0430 or mail inquires to ALA 125, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356, Attn: VA&R.

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Dickey graduates from combat training COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Pvt. David R. Dickey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Dickey studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and

received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military

justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Dickey is the son of Aimee and Roy Dickey and grandson of Robert Goodrich of Arlington. He is a 2014 graduate of LaMoille Community High School.

Religion Briefs Since starting the program in August Open house 2012, 6,679 nonperishable food items

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Red Hats celebrate Christmas Santa’s elves and members of the Princeton Red Hats, Stephanie (left), Susan, Emily, Tina and Penny met at the Elks Lodge Dec. 6. All members brought a toy for the Elks basket program. After a lunch and cookie exchange, the elves rode in the Lions Club Christmas parade.

PRINCETON — An open house retirement reception for Ruth Hayward and Joanne Swan will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday, between services, in Cushing Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton. Everyone is invited to attend and say “thank you” to these ladies for their service and dedication to the church.

Study group begins SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host a life study group from 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesdays. The group will begin a new “Still Speaking” small group study of the book of Genesis. For more information, call 815-454-2786.

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IVCC installs sculpture OGLESBY — Noted Chicago artist John Adduci assembled his stainless steel sculpture in front of Illinois Valley Community College’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

The sculpture resembles a universal on/off switch and functions as a sundial. Resting on a 24-foot diameter concrete base, a 14-foot high by 12-foot wide arch emerges from a 15-foot-diameter partial circle.

The latest in his acclaimed collection was

created in his Sedgwick studio and transported to Oglesby via flatbed truck where colleagues Ted Sitting Crow Garner and John E. Bannon helped him assemble it.

With sculptures throughout Chicago, Milwaukee and as far north as Manitoba, Canada, Chicago Art Magazine has said Adduci is one of the city’s best sculptors.

“Curving forms, energy, movement and balance are key themes in Adduci’s work,” the magazine said.

Working in the body shop

of his father’s south side car dealership, he learned welding, metal fabrication and painting from journeymen.

The piece emerged from among 37 proposals submitted by Illinois artists for the “Art in Architecture” project mandated by the Illinois Capital Development Board, the agency overseeing CTC construction. CDB requires .5 percent of state construction funds be used on art; IVCC received $22.8 million and its art-in-architecture budget was $114,224.

Adult Sunday series SHEFFIELD — The adult Sunday series at the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will meet at 9 a.m. every Sunday in the “living room” area beside the church sanctuary.

Beginning Sunday will be the “Sacred Journeys” with Bruce Feiler. This PBS series, along with lively discussion, will allow participants to walk in the shoes of those from a diversity of faiths. Coffee will be available.

Open table supper

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The final sundial piece is lowered into place by a crane with the assistance of Ted Sitting Crow Garner (left) and John E. Bannon.

and $27,940 in monetary donations have been collected.

SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will hold its Rainbow Kids United, a community youth group for ages K-5, every Wednesday this school year. They will meet from about 3 to 5 p.m. each Wednesday. If school closes early (half day), the group will meet from about 1 to 3 p.m. When school is closed there will be no meeting.

The guest speaker on Wednesday will be the ever-popular “Bird Lady,” Joyce Hasbrook. She will talk about winter birds, how to attract them to your yard, and will help participants create a bird feeder.

K of C donation PRINCETON — During December, the St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus collected 233 nonperishable food items and $1,125 in monetary donations for the Bureau County Food Pantry.

SHEFFIELD — St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will host the free open table supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sheffield United Methodist Church. This month’s menu will feature scalloped potatoes, ham, salad, rolls and dessert.

Second Sunday event SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will continue the alternative worship gathering called Second Sunday at 6 p.m. Jan. 11. Second Sunday is an alternative worship gathering with an eclectic mix of ancient-future worship practices and elements. People can expect a unique blend of Psalms, spiritual songs, hymns, choruses, music video, The Word, The Table and more. All folks and families from the Illinois Valley and Bureau Valley region are invited to come and experience this unique alternative worship gathering. For more information, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815-228-6717.

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An interstate adjustment

Food handler course offered

Ladd chiropractor to offer services at Sapp Brothers

PRINCETON — A oneday education course to meet the requirements for receiving a Food Handler Certificate will be offered in the conference room at the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department at 526 Bureau Valley Parkway in Princeton.

The course will be offered on Monday, Jan. 12 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., on Mon-

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LADD — Dr. Jason Lafferty, who has operated Ladd Family Chiropractic for 11 years, started offering services at Sapp Brothers in Peru, on Jan. 6.

“This opportunity has been on my mind for a number of years,” he said.

“I called local truck stops, and Kevin (Cassidy manager at Sapp Brothers) jumped on it.”

Lafferty knew of the great need for this type of service for travelers.

“I have family members who are truck drivers, and I know about the wear and tear this profession does to them,” he said.

Lafferty will have a room next to the CB Repair Shop at the truck stop where he will have office hours from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lafferty will offer chiropractic care such as adjustments and spinal exams, and X-rays by appointment only since he will have to do this at his Ladd office. He will also be seeking certification to perform DOT physicals. He wants to not only offer chiropractic services to truckers,

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Dr. Jason Lafferty of Ladd Family Chiropractic started offering services at Sapp Brothers on Jan. 6. but also to other travelers on Interstate 80 and even local folks, if they so desire.

Lafferty said Sapp Brothers offers chiropractic care at two other trucks stops the company operates in Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Lafferty will also send letters to local trucking companies telling them about his office hours at

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Lafferty said people wanting to call for an appointment after Jan. 6 can call 815-627-6450. He will also accept walk-ins.

Ladd Family Chiropractic’s website is www.laddchiro.com, and it also has a Facebook presence.

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Dr. Richard Ahuja joins Illinois Retina, Eye Associates PERU — Illinois Retina & Eye Associates welcomes Richard Ahuja, M.D., board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained retina surgeon, to its Peru clinic located at 3602 Marquette Road, Peru. He specializes in diseases of the retina including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachments.

“We’re pleased to add Dr. Ahuja to serve our patients in Peru,” said Dr. Kamal Kishore, retina specialist. “He has been in private practice for 13 years and joins our retina team with outstanding credentials. He will continue to provide patients with the exceptional care Illinois Retina & Eye Associates is known for.”

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and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and neurobiology from Northwestern University in Evanston. He Ahuja completed his ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., and two fellowships, one in medical retina with professor Alan Bird at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England, and the second in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. Ahuja has written four scientific book chapters, presented more than 50 research abstracts at national meetings, published many peer reviewed journal articles and is a profession-

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IVCC program offering scholarship OGLESBY — Everado Orozco of Mendota recently discovered the No. 1 benefit of Illinois Valley Community College’s Certified Production Technician (CPT) program: Employability.

Orozco earned the CPT in May and within weeks was hired by Eakas as an operator to work on the paint line. When Jeff Wagner, Eakas’ vice president of operations, discovered Orozco had the CPT, he promoted him to the maintenance team in its new building.

“The CPT was a great learning experience, and I am thankful I went through it,” said Orozco.

“IVCC’s teachers were first class.”

Eakas — along with Maze Nails and American Nickeloid of Peru and HCC of Mendota — set up through the IVCC Foundation a $1,500 Illinois Valley Manufacturers Scholarship for students enrolling full-time in the program, which begins again Monday, Jan. 12.

In addition, if the student goes to work for one of the companies after earning the certificate, they are eligible for a $1,500 stipend.

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CPT is endorsed by 15 area manufacturers as a preferred credential for employment. Average local wage for a technician is $15.85 an hour, and most companies offer increases after 90 days as well as healthcare and other benefits.

11 Sports Thursday, January 8, 2015 • 11 Masters bowling — Newcomer Eric Acuncius leads the Princeton Masters Bowling Tournament at the halfway point. See page 13.

PIT brings in top talent

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The “Who’s Who” in Illinois wrestling, best known as the Lyle King Princeton Invitational, returns to the Prouty Gym mats Friday and Saturday.

The field of 33 includes 25 teams ranked in the state, including the Top 3 teams in Class A, Dakota, Byron and Wilmington, along with No. 5 Vandalia.

Individually, there will be 52 returning state qualifiers, 22 state place-winners and three returning state champs.

“The competition will be as good as always,” PHS coach Steve Amy said.

“This tournament is always a great indicator of where you are at this point in the season and where you need to be come February.

There are a few weights that may be tougher here than they are at the state tournament. Every year we have state place-winners and champs lose, and BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

St. Bede’s Jarrett Olson turns the corner on a drive against Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt and Jett Wedekind. Olson scored 25 points to lead the Bruins to a 56-38 win Tuesday at the Academy in a Three Rivers East contest.

Boys’ basketball: St. Bede 56, Princeton 38

Bruins run away from Tigers

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PERU — On the first night of Three Rivers Conference play, a midgame swing of momentum was all the St. Bede Bruins needed to pull away from the Princeton Tigers in their 56-38 win at the Academy Tuesday.

With 3:20 to play in the second quarter, senior guard Garrett Duffin knocked down a trey from the top of the key to put the Tigers up 20-18.

From there, the Bruins went on a torrid 18-1 run kicked off by a beautiful cross-court skip pass from junior guard Jarret Olson to senior forward Sam Halm, who muscled his way on the block for a layup and a tie ball game 20-20 with 2:20 to

“Flat out, they played better at both ends than we did.”

• Jesse Brandt, Princeton coach play in the half.

“It was 20-to-20 with three or four minutes to go in the second quarter, and after that we did not play well, and they played well and they beat us. Flat out, they played better at both ends than we did,” Princeton coach Jesse Brandt said.

A steal and layup by Olson with 15 seconds to play in the second quarter solidified the SBA momentum as they went into the break

with a 28-21 lead.

“It’s always important to gain momentum going into the half,” Olson said. “Obviously, you want to get the crowd into it, and you want to have a good sense going into the half, feel good about yourself. Our guys played really hard tonight.”

The Bruins started the third quarter right where they had left off as Olson found senior guard Jack Brady cutting behind the Tigers’ defense in transition for an easy layup.

“We are very good at running.

We can run the floor, and our kids push the ball and see people open up down the floor,” SBA coach Mike Kilmartin said. “We’re awful small without Pyszka (junior center

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Lyle King Princeton Invitational Wrestling Tournament When: 4:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday.

Where: Prouty Gym, Princeton High School What: This year’s PIT field brings 25 ranked teams, 52 returning state qualifiers, 22 state place-winners and three returning state champs. when that happens, you know it’s a great tournament.”

There is an average of 3.5 returning state qualifiers at each weight class, none have fewer than two, with five weights boasting five.

Two weight classes boast the defending state champ and 2013 state runner-up.

State champ J.J. Wolfe of Dakota and runner-up Corey Jurzak of Coal City

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St. Bede volleyball

Williams steps down at St. Bede

By Kevin Hieronymus

with it.”

Williams, a 1983 St. Bede graduate and a member of Dawn Williams has the Academy Hall of Fame, returned to take over stepped down as the Lady Bruins prothe head volleyball gram in 2012, after coach at St. Bede, stepping down on after completing her her own accord due second tour of duty to family reasons at the Academy. after a two-year stint Williams told the from 2008-10.

BCR she was asked She finished with a

by St. Bede Principal 78-76-9 record over Michelle Mershon to Dawn five years and an even step down, because the Academy “want- Williams 50-50 in her second stint. The Lady Bruins ed to go in another direction.” Williams said went 15-20 last fall, winning she quickly agreed to 12 of their final 17 matches resign to make things more and reaching the regional comfortable for everyone finals at the Academy.

In a note to her team involved.

While she said she is sad members, Williams said, about this decision, Williams said, “I will be fine Williams Page 12 khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Reflecting back on sports moments in 2014 Every year it’s nice to look back at the year gone by and the stories and moments that touched me and our readers the most. Here’s a look back at 2014.

HIERONYMUS’ • Most shocking moment: No question and sadly has to HYPOTHESIS be the tragic death of PHS soccer coach and Princeton EMT • The story(ies) that touched Kurt Garvin, killed in a motorme the most: Following Kurt’s cycle accident. “Garv” was beloved by all for his zest for life death, it was amazing, but not surprising, to see how the and soccer.

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Princeton community and teammates rallied in support of his family. The Princeton Futbol Club, whom Kurt played for, renamed its tournament in his honor, retired his uniform number, and with a tremendous gesture of pure love, played a man down at Garv’s position to start their first game.

Many people wear the “Batman/I Believe” shirt today in Kurt’s honor and memory. I always smile and think fondly

of Garv when I put mine on. We will always believe, Kurt.

• Best game to cover: There’s a lot of good games over the course of a sports editor’s calendar year. One that comes to mind quickly is the regional boys’ basketball championship between Bureau Valley and Seneca at Princeton. The Storm trailed by 19 at halftime and were pretty much left to die.

Instead, they rallied to tie the game in dramatic fashion at 44,

only to see Seneca use some luck of the Irish with a five-point play to pull out a 59-54 win.

• Feel good story: Peanut Tillman is one of the best known Chicago Bears football players, beloved by millions for his play on the field and character off the field. Such an example came when Tillman attended the memorial service at Bureau Valley High School last January

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Bruins From Page 11 Andrew Pyszka) so we have got to be able to get up and down the court and run.”

Six SBA points came in the transition game on three straight possessions as they extended their lead to 36-21 with 6:20 to play in the third quarter.

“We kind of picked up the defensive intensity and that’s been a main focus of ours throughout the season,” Olson said.

“We tried to take away their best two players.

We did a minus two so that left three of us in a zone, and I was at the top so I could be a little more aggressive.”

Princeton finally stopped the bleeding with a nice spin move and layin that kissed the glass by junior guard Levi Bates at 5:43 of the third to make the score 36-23 and to end the offensive outburst by the Bruins.

“Momentum is fickle and we got momentum at the end of the first half and the start of the second half, which is really pretty good,” Kilmartin said. “Usually you won’t get both and you hope to get one. Big MO is important.”

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were the only offensive bright spot in the second half for the Tigers as they only managed to score 17 second-half points.

Princeton never got comfortable offensively as the Bruins threw multiple styles of defenses at the Tigers, holding their top two offensive players senior guard Jake Reinhardt and Duffin, to only nine combined points.

“It kind of surprised me the way we won. We were up seven at half, and talk about the first three minutes of the second half and boy we got after,” Kilmartin said.

“We got a couple of easy baskets.”

Olson had a gamehigh 25 points including shooting 7-of-7 from the free throw line. The Bruins were a combined 14-of-16 from the charity stripe.

Bates was tops for the Tigers with 10 points as he went 4 for 8 from the field.

• Notes: Garrett Allen hit two free throws late to lift the Princeton sophomores to a 30-29 win in overtime in the sophomore prelim. St. Bede missed a three-point attempt at the buzzer.

Allen finished with 10 points, Jake Farraher had nine and Colby Robbins had seven. ... On Friday Princeton plays at Bureau Valley and St. Bede travels to Kewanee.

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PIT From Page 11 wrestlers at 138 while state champ Cody Minnick of Coal City and runner-up Printice Walls of Dakota come in at 126.

Another defending champ, Brady Wise of Byron, comes in at 113 along with third-place finisher Alec Hense of Dakota.

Amy said the Tigers have a great chance to get a few guys into the placing rounds, “if they go out and compete for six minutes. I use this tournament as a gauge to see what things we need to improve on for the second half of the season.”

Williams From Page 11 “The end was a lot of fun, and we saw our work and changes within the program paying off.”

She said she is leaving the “program in good shape, ready for next year’s team to be very successful.”

Williams remains on the teaching staff at the Academy.

St. Bede athletic director Tom McGunnigal said he was sure the opening would draw much interest.

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Amy said PHS can get a few more in “if they wrestle to their ability and not get caught up in who they are wrestling that could be wrestling late into Saturday as well.”

The Tigers includes Luke Marselle (120/87), Tyler Webster (126/2-3), Denver Wyatt (145), Tyler Hammitt (152/3-0), Luke Hoffman (160/7-2), Jacob Smith (182/5-7) and Chaz Williams (220).

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dous girls here and a lot of good things with facilities and conference going, any coach would be very happy to take over,” he said.

McGunnigal said there has been no action concerning the future of longtime Academy football coach John Bellino. He resigned as head baseball coach last spring after 35 years and remained on staff as teacher and football coach. Bellino had indicated the 2014 season might be his final one.

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Princeton Masters Bowling

Newcomer Acuncius leads Masters

By Kevin Hieronymus

mer champ Eldon Molln. Acuncius made a strong challenge in Sunday’s second day with two high games of 279 to pull ahead of Molln, who held a slim 35.42 to 35.21 lead after Day 1.

Molln last won the Master’s crown in 2003 as well as 2000.

Rounding out the Top Five are Matt Gapski (63.29) with defend-

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PRINCETON — A newcomer leads the field halfway through the 2014 Princeton Master’s Bowling Tournament.

Eric Acuncius of Peru holds a commanding lead of 68.19 to 64.46 (Peterson Points) over for-

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The girls showed a lot of Ellie Herrmann and toughness and heart, and Jenna Lusietto had a good they deserved to finally thing for the Hall Lady win one like that.”

Devils at St. Bede MonThe Lady Devils made day. their move in the third Herrmann passed to quarter. Down 24-19 on Lusietto for the game-tythe Lady Bruins’ home ing basket with 1:15 left court, the Lady Devils to play. Herrmann went charged back with a 11-5 back to Lusietto for the Jenna third-quarter edge to take game-winning shot with 8.3 remaining to give the Lusietto a 30-29 lead.

Hall’s Ellie Herrmann Lady Devils a 42-40 win led all scorers with 13 points, over rival St. Bede.

Lusietto scored six of her tallying eight in the second eight points in the fourth quar- quarter as Hall claimed a 12-11 quarter edge. Teammate Huntter to lead Hall to victory.

“It was a really nice win for er Galassi added nine.

St. Bede got 12 points from us especially after getting beat at the buzzer against Orion,” Hanna Bima on the inside and Hall coach Brian Holman said 11 points from Julia Pohar (3 of Hall’s last game in the Proph- threes) from the outside.

St. Bede won the F/S game etstown Tournament. “The second half we came out and 21-17, led by Chase Ludford executed some of the keys we with 10 points and six rebounds.

Dixon 51, Princeton 30: The were looking to focus on in the first half and were able to get Tigresses kept close throughout the first half with the Duchesses back in it.

“Jenna’s basket came on a scoring late to take a 23-16 half-

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her, but she left also.

Then the big buck showed up. He sort of followed the doe, but then stopped for a broadside at 70 yards. Clark decided now was the time.

When the smoke cleared, he saw the buck fall down, rear legs first.

He stood up and began to reload his rifle. Here’s the part I didn’t tell you about. He was using a Kentucky rifle, .45 caliber and a round ball. It took a little time to reload.

When he got close to the deer, it tried to get up and get away but couldn’t. The buck weighed about 225 and had an 8-point rack. He loaded it into the pickup and took it home.

Well, the story didn’t end there. Recently, Clark filled out a form with all the required information and sent it in to the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. The Longhunter Society of the Association sent him a certificate commemorating his deer and also a nice pin acknowledging his successful hunt. Congratulations, Clark.

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“The girls showed a lot of toughness and heart, and they deserved to finally win one like that.”

Brian Holman • Hall coach time lead. Dixon got hot in the third quarter, outscoring PHS 18-8 to pull away for the nonconference win.

Taylor Clark led PHS with 15 points. Brianna Barajas added six points and six rebounds.

Princeton 40, L-P 19 (JV): Alison VanDenBussche had 10 points to lead the PHS to victory Monday at Prouty Gym. Madison Menzel had seven points and eight rebounds, Steph Farrell and Brianna Legner had six points, Sierra Storm had five points and Brooke Hieronymus had six rebounds and two points.

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STERLING — Four members of the Tiger Town Tanglers claimed first-place finishes in Saturday’s Sauk Valley Tournament at Sterling Newman Tourney champions for TTT were Peyton Hammerich, Chase Tatum, Nolan Kloepping and Brody Reviglio.

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I still was somewhat startled Illinois bettered its deer harvest during the shotgun season. I had not seen that many deer in the early fall and had wondered if we would match the 2013-14 harvest.

But we did.

I have another deer story I want to relate. No, it wasn’t this year, and there have been bigger bucks with larger sets of antlers harvested in Bureau County. But this story goes back about 15 years ago, and the main hunter in my story is Clark Larson Jr. of Princeton.

Now Clark had been a deer hunter for several years before this tale. He had enjoyed hunting with bow and arrow and firearms. On Nov. 17 of the year 2000, he got up early in preparation for opening day of deer season. He got to his location about 5:30 a.m., grabbed his firearm and headed to the spot by a tree where he planned to sit and hide while waiting for some whitetails. The habitat here was tall grass, mowed pasture, and a nearby cornfield.

Now it was 5:40 a.m. and he was ready to hunt. Action started right away. About 70 yards away, he saw a young buck. Apparently, the young buck had other plans and trotted away. Then he saw a nice doe and made plans to take

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PRINCETON — Starved Rock Area Special Olympics will host a District Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe competition at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Saturday.

Competition will begin immediately following the opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. More than a hundred Special Olympic athletes representing 18 agencies from central and northern Illinois will compete in a variety of cross country ski and snowshoe events. The public is invited to attend.

Starved Rock Area athletes will also compete in speed skating competition on Saturday in Franklin Park, and alpine skiing competition on Jan. 13 at Snow Star in Andalusia.

Gold medal winners from both events will advance to the Illinois State Winter Games which will be held on Feb. 3-5 at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Hoop Shoot will host its annual Hoop Shoot at 2 p.m. Sunday at Logan Junior

Scorecard Basketball

High school girls At Dixon Princeton 9 7 8 6 - 30 Dixon 13 10 18 10 - 51 PHS: Ray 1 0-0 2, Storm 0 1-2 1, Clark 7 (1) 0-2 15, Barajas 2 2-4 6, VanDenBussche 0 0-0 0, Strom 1 0-0 2, Legner 0 0-0 0, Sims 0 0-0 0, Hughes 0 0-0 0, Jaques 0 0-0 0, Hieronymus 0 0-0 0, Farrell 0 0-0 0, Menzel 0 0-0 0, Rhodes 2 0-0 4.

Totals: 13 (1) 3-8 30. Fouls: 6.

Sophs: Dixon won.

At St. Bede Hall 7 12 11 12 - 42 St. Bede 13 11 5 1 1 - 40 Hall: Herrmann 6 1-3 13, Lechner 0 0-0 0, E. Hoscheid 2 1-2 5, Barrosa 2 3-4 7, Galassi 2 5-6 9, Lusietto 3 2-3 8. Totals: 15 12-18 42. Fouls: 12.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton High School girls’ basketball program will once again host its Winter Junior Basketball Camp for the 2014-15 season. The camp is open for girls in grades 2-8 and will be held on Sundays in January from 2-3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 4 at Prouty Gymnasium. The PHS coaching staff and players will serve as instructors. For more information, call head coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-872-9400.

Hockey lessons

SPRING VALLEY — Hockey lessons will be given at Echo Bluff Park located on Rte. 29 between Spring Valley and DePue beginning Jan. 8. This will be a six-week course held Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Fee is $75. All players must turn in a waiver and wear a helmet. There is limited equipment available, distributed on a first-come basis.

There will be open hockey skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information, contact Jan Martin at 815-447-2115 or via email at echobluffpark@gmail.com.

St. Bede: Pohar 4 (3) 0-0 11, Sickley 1 1-2 3, Postula 1 1-2 3, Draper 0 0-2 0, Morrow 2 (1) 0-1 5, Phegley 0 0-0 0, Bima 5 2-4 12, Lau 3 0-0 6, Nowakowski 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 (4) 4-1140. Totals: 19.

F/S: St. Bede 21-17. SBA: Ludford (10 points, six rebounds).

At Princeton Princeton 40, L-P 19 (JV). PHS: VandenBussche 10, Menzel 7 (8 rebounds), Farrell 6, Legner 6, Storm 5, Sims 4, Hieronymus 2 (6 rebounds).

Other games Mendota 60, Rock Falls 28.

M: Al. Bromoschenkel 24, Ab. Bromoschenkel 10, Devitt 15.

Ottawa 50, L-P 35 High school boys At St. Bede Princeton 9 12 4 13 - 38 St. Bede 12 16 14 14 - 56

-100Announcements 108 • Lost & Found FOUND RING: Found at Princeton Walmart. To claim, call and describe the ring @ 815-454-2063

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PHS (11-4): Schmidt 2-11 (2-6) 0-0 6, Camp 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, Bates 4-8 (1-3) 1-2 10, Duffin 1-4 (1-1) 1-5 4, Reinhardt 2-6 (1-3) 0-0 5, Kuhne 0-2 (0-1) 0-0 Mead 1-1 0-0 2, Wedekind 1-3 1-3 3 Friel 2-2 0-0 4, Tomaszewski 0-1 0-0 0, Bibula 0-0 0-0 0, Jilderda 0-2 1-2 1, Behrends 0-2 0-0 0, Clark 1-2 (0-1) 1-2 3.

Totals: 14-45 (6-19) 4-12 38. Fouls: 16.

SBA (8-5): Pyszka 2 0-0 2, Braboy 0 0-0 0, Bartley 0 0-1 0, Moskalewicz 0 0-0 0, Brady 4 4-4 12, Smudzinski 0 0-0 0, Dudek 0 0-0 0, Olson 8 (2) 7-7 25, Lucas 0 0-0 0, Hopps 0 0-0 0, Shipp 0 2-2 2, Dose 3 0-1 6, Halm 3 0-0 6. Totals: 20 (2) 14-16 56 17.

Sophs: PHS 30-29 (OT). PHS: Allen 10, Farraher 9, Robbins 7.

Other games L-P 64, Sterling 58 Dixon 65, Mendota 52

228 • Help Wanted ANGLES PRIVATE CARE Job openings for Home Care Aides. Provide loving care for our clients in the local area. *Fulfilling employment opportunity *All shifts available *Full/part-time positions *Flexible scheduling Apply: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm 122 East Dakota Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 Princeton Elementary School District #115, Princeton, IL 61356-9562 School Year 2014-2015 *PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE Logan Jr. High (ParaProfessional Certified) Mail cover letter & resume to: Mr. Tim Smith, Superintendent, 506 East Dover Road, Princeton, IL 61356

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Hieronymus for former BV student Cora Peters, who he had befriended during her fight with cancer. Peanut didn’t have to be there, he wanted to be there. That’s the kind of guy he is, and the kind of special young lady Cora was.

• Feel good moment(s): Rivals on the basketball court, the Bureau Valley and Princeton girls’ basketball teams rallied together in a show of purple to show their support for Cora Peters’ family. It was truly a moment where sports took a back seat and made girls on both teams stop and reflect on the reality of life and how precious it is.

I admired how Princeton senior golfer Sophia Suarez handled her disappointment when she didn’t make the state golf meet in her last season. It would have been easy for her to hang her head and even be jealous someone else made it and she didn’t. Instead, she rallied around teammate Arraia Hicks and gave her full support when Hicks made it down to state every step of the way.

Sophia’s the kind of teammate and friend everyone needs in life.

Bureau Valley senior Regan Weidner battling back to make the state cross country meet after enduring two seasons of injuries was certainly a feel good moment.

I know how hard the kid trains, and it was great to see her make it. It was certainly double the pleasure when she was joined by little sister, Haley, a freshman.

For Pete’s sake, another feel-good moment was one Hall Lady Devils softball team gave retiring coach Pete Kasperski, by winning their first regional championship in six years.

• Most enjoyable person(s) to interview: Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen. He certainly could have a lot to brag about, but the modest Storm star chooses to let his play do his talking. It’s an admirable quality and one that makes him a highly likable

teammate by all.

• Best quote: While on the subject of trying to get Parker to talk about his basketball game, the subject turned to his other love, video games. When I asked him who’s the best video gamer, he quickly said without hesitating, “I am.” Now, that’s something to brag about.

• Most memorable moments: For Princeton football fans, this easily had to be seeing the end of the 20-game losing streak the Tigers smashed in the season opener with a 35-7 win over Morrison. They would go on to win three more under coach Jesse Snyder, who has made great strides in rebuilding the PHS program.

Personally, my best moment would be our Princeton Cardinals softball team winning the C League championship as big underdogs against an outstanding Wyanet team. The game ended with a spectacular catch you had to have been there to believe.

• Sadly missed: We lost the following people connected to the area sports scene, who will be missed by many – Theresa Blanco (27-time Spring Creek club champion), Michael Jonas (aka Jonas the Giant to area pro wrestling fans), Chips Giovanine (Hall of Fame coach), Danny Gelsomino (former Princeton Tiger, father of two, my friend), Kurt Garvin (PHS soccer coach, EMT), Chuck Rolinski (IBCA), Lori Guerrini (Spring Valley sports booster) and Eric Ciucci (PC girls’ golf coach).

I’ve got to add Cardinal rookie Oscar Tavares. A future star taken way before his time, such a devastating blow to Cardinal Nation.

• In closing, I want to thank you for reading this column for the past 28-plus years. It’s been a honor and privilege.

God bless you all in the new year ahead. ... And while you are reading this, please say a prayer for little Lily Ropsloch and her family as they continue to endure her fight with cancer.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him a khieronymus@bcrnews. com.

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ESTATE FARMLAND AUCTION

318 ACRES MORE OR LESS STARK COUNTY TO BE SOLD IN THREE TRACTS

The Following Three Tracts of Farmland will be sold at the Bradford Legion Hall Located 1 Mile West of Bradford IL on Route 93 on:

SAT., JANUARY 24, 2015 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com Farms are Located Two and 1/2 Miles South of Bradford, IL on Rt. 40 Thence East 1/2 Mile on 1150 North GPS Address 17484 Township Rd 1150 North LEGAL DESCRIPTION Section One Penn Township Stark County, IL TRACT I - 120 Acres w/ 2 Wind Turbines LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The East 120 Acres of even width off the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Seven (7) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Stark County, Illinois.

TRACT II - 120 Acres w/ Older Frame Two Story Home (LP Gas Furnace, 36 Generac Generator and Natural Oak Woodwork), Two Barns, Silo, Garage & 18,000 BU Grain Bin LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West 40 Acres of even width off the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Seven (7) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, and the East One-Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Seven (7), East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Stark County, Illinois.

TRACT III - 78 Acres w/1992 Metal Morton Type Building 42 X 75 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The East One Half (E 1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Seven (7) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Stark County, Illinois.

Please Note: Each Farm Tract will be Sold Individually with No Combinations TERMS FOR FARMLAND 10% Down Day of Sale and Balance on or Before March 1, 2015. Taxes for 2014 Due & Payable in 2015 will be Paid by the Seller.

Taxes for 2015 Due & Payable in 2016 will be Paid by the Buyer. All Announcements Made Day of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept All Bids.

MYRLE W. PLOTNER ESTATE

ROBERT E. PLOTNER, EXECUTOR, ROBERT E. PLOTNER TRUST & DOLORES J. PLOTNER TRUST ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: BORDEN LAW OFFICES 113 E. WILLIAMS ST. WYOMING, IL 309-695-2491 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, 1105 SOUTH MAIN ST. PRINCETON, IL 61356PLEASE CALL 815-872-1852 OR E-MAIL: ttauction@yahoo.com for Farm Packet or Information

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Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

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If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

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PUBLIC AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND MACON & INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIPS 326 +/ Acres

The following described farmland real estate will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION at “The Shed 401 W Main, Wyanet, IL 61379

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 10:00 A.M.

FARM LOCATION: 4 miles South of Buda, IL on IL Rte 40 to 800N Road, then East to all Tracts, or 6 miles South of Wyanet, IL on Wyanet/Walnut Rd to 800N road and West to all Tracts FARM DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: 35 +/- acres w/ 35.78 +/- acres tillable. Tillable soils include Drummer (45.4%), Elburn (37.3%) and Plano (17.3%). A Surety productivity index of 143.3 on tillable soils.

Tax ID #20-27-200-005 with $1,411.94 paid in 2014.

TRACT 2: 95 +/- acres with 94.77 +/- acres tillable. Tillable soils include Elburn (36.8%), Plano (38%), Drummer (18.3%), Sawmill (4.6%), Parkway (1.8%) and Dickinson (0.5%). A Surety productivity index of 141.5 on tillable soils. Tax ID # 20-24-400-003 with $3,493.18 paid in 2014.

TRACT 3: 74.38 +/- acres w/ 71.09 +/- acres tillable. Tillable soils include Plano (58%), Elburn (19.1%), Sawmill (13.0%), Drummer (9.0%) and Sable (1.0%). A Surety productivity index of 139.3 on tillable soils.

CRP Waterway contract at $276. Annual payment on 1.5 acres (expires 2016).

Tax ID #21-19-300-003 with $2,356.80 paid in 2014.

TRACT 4: 40 +/- acres w/39.91 +/- acres tillable. Tillable soils include Parkway (45.1%), Elburn (26.9%), Muscatune (20.4%) and Plano (7.7%).

A Surety productivity Index of 138.3 on tillable soils.

Tax ID #21-19-400-004 with $1,184.24 paid in 2014.

TRACT 5: 80 +/- acres with 76.53 +/- acres tillable. Tillable acres include Plano (66.7%), Elburn (15.2%), Sawmill (8.8%) and Drummer (8.3%). A Surety productivity Index of 141.1 on tillable acres.

Tax ID #21-30-200-002 with 2,760.74 paid in 2014.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) Tracts will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. No Combinations.

2.) Surveys provided by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before February 27, 2015.

4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject properties.

5.) The estimated 2014 real estate taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8.) All Tracts are being sold subject to 2015 Tenancy. A $350 per tillable acre lease fee will be credited by Seller to Buyer at closing. Open Tenancy for 2016.

9.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

10.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

Seller:

Put your ad in for FREE

RICHARD AND VALERIE EHORN

Attorney for Seller: Richard L. Heimberg, Brady & Jensen L.L.P. 2425 Royal Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123 847-695-2000

**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

The following described farm equipment will be offered at Public Auction located 1 ½ Miles East of Wyanet, IL 61379 on US Rte 6 on: Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 9:30 A.M.

TRACTORS *2006 MX285 MFD, #JAZ138608, 2460 eng. hrs., power shift trans., 1 set rear weights, 6 front wts, 18.4R46 radials w/axle duals, 380/85R34 fronts w/duals, Guidance ready, 4 remotes, 3 pt w/quick hitch, Nice condition; *1984 IH 5288 MFD, #VOO5605, 7657 hrs, (New overhaul injector pump, radiator, trans and clutch), 480/805-38 tires w/ axle duals, 14.9R28 fronts (new), 20 front weights, 2 sets inner wheel weights, 3 pt w/hitch, 3 hyd, 1000 pto, New Western cab interior, New paint (overhaul & restoration at 7271 hrs) EXCEPTIONAL TRACTOR! *EZ Guide Guidance control with EZ Star Steer (unlocked to Omni Star) – to be sold separately; *IH 1066, #VO42046, Shows 1845 hrs. (New Tach @ 5854 hrs), Red cab w/air and heat, dual ptos, 2 remotes, 3 pt w/quick hitch, 18.4-38 w/axle duals, 12 front wts, New paint & SHARP; *Allis Chalmers B gas tractor, elec. Start, Woods 50” finish deck, newer engine, SHARP; *1972 Cub Cadet LowBoy 154, gas, Woods 44 deck, turf tires; *1951 IH M gas tractor, #265085, one owner, NF, w/2 row cultivator; TRUCKS *2003 Peterbilt, day cab, #1XP5DU9X-0-3D597079 Cat C-12, shows 441,020 miles, 10 speed, 3:55 ratio, air suspension, aluminum wheels,295/75R 22.5 drivers &11R22.5 14PR steers, excellent rubber, full fenders, (Jan 2014 NEW rods & mains, cam & lifters, push rods, reman head w/valves @ 422,000 hrs); *1976 Chevrolet C-65 Farm Service Truck, V-8 350 w/4&2 transmission, 149,808 miles, PTO & hoist, 12’ flatbed w/ auxiliary boxes, (2) 175 gallon tanks w/12 volt pumps, 9:06-20 tires; *2009 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 P-up truck, 70,000 miles, 5.3L Flex Fuel, New P275-5.5R20 tires, 20” chrome wheels, remote start, Deluxe chrome, metallic black; EQUIPMENT *2010 Early Riser 1250 Pro 600/700 Planter, #YAS007919, 12row30, Insecticide, row cleaners, air down pressure, air clutches; *2013 RMX 340 disc, #JFH004360, 30’ rear hitch & hydraulics, new condition; *McFarlane 12 bar HLD 132 (4x4) harrow, new condition; *JD7000 4 Row 36 planter, insecticide, pull type; *M&W 1165 disc ripper, 5 leg w/Midwest leveler, resets; *Glencoe 12 row 30, rear mount cultivator; *JD 400 30’ rotary hoe, hyd flat fold (NEW); *Kory 340 gravity box on Kory 8278 Kory gear; *Ficklin 300 gravity box on 10T gear; *IH 100 flare box on IH gear w/McCormick seeder; *1000 gal fuel tank w/Gas Boy Pump & meter; *2000 gal fuel tank w/Fill-Rite pump & meter; *Bush Hog 2615 15’ Batwing mower, 6 hard tires, 540 pto; *Westfield MK 100-71 Swing away auger, Like New; *Westfield MK 100-71 Swing away auger; *Flarebox wagon on gear and hoist; *Stanhoist trip loader & bucket; *Clark C500 LP forklift, 2375 lb; *Ag Systems Inc Tandem Trailer w/1000 gal poly tank & Briggs transfer pump; *3 pt forklift w/3 stage cylinder; MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS & EQUIPMENT *Cub Cadet 2086 lawn mower, hydro, 20 hp Kawasaki engine, 60” deck; *Polaris Sport 400 4x4 ATV, 344 miles; *Winco PTO Generator 120/240, 146 amps, 540 pto, on cart; * Hand jack pallet forks; *Lincoln 180 dual power mig, cart & tank; *Acetylene torch, gauges and cart; *Nesco 10 Ton floor jack; *20 Ton air/hyd jack; *22 Ton air/hyd jack; *3 Ton floor jack; *Small sand blaster; *Milwaukee Super Sawzall; * ½”, ¾”, and 1” Air impacts; *Shop Vac; *Troy Built rear tyne tiller; *Garden planter; *utility carts and creepers; *step stools; *bench vises; * bench grinders; *cut off saws; *push brooms & hand tools; *Napa 11 drawer upper & 15 drawer rolling tool box; *wrenches, sockets, pliers, vice grips, pipe wrenches; crescent wrenches, impact sockets & much, much more; Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required CASH OR GOOD CHECK –Not Responsible for Accidents

DON STONER ESTATE, Seller KEN STONER, Executor

Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 815-699-7999 www.RickRediger.com

BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC Scott Brummel, Broker 630-553-3200 www.BrummelRealty.com

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, Wyanet, IL 815-699-7999 Auctioneers: Rick Rediger • Jon Moon • Jeremy Rediger

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Central Illinois Works Board members and ChiefElected Officials for Local Workforce Area #4 and will be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.

Funds available under this Act are for the purpose of providing employment and training services to adults, youth and dislocated workers in accordance with locally approved plans and funds. Detailed copies of this plan are available for public review Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at the following locations: 3691 Cougar Drive, Unit B, Peru, IL 61354; 1680 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 and is posted to the NCI Works (www.nciworks.org) and BEST, Inc. (www.best-inc.org) websites.

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14-071849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK ) PLAINTIFF, ) -vs) PETER J. FIOCCHI A/K/A PETER FIOCCHI; ) AMANDA L. FIOCCHI A/K/A AMANDA ) FIOCCHI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- ) RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN ) OCCUPANTS ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 16, 2014; Jim Reed, Sheriff, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, will on February 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., at Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Bureau County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages.

The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOTS SEVENTEEN (17) , EIGHTEEN (18), AND NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK SIX (6), ORIGINAL TOWN, VILLAGE OF LADD; EXCEPTING THE COAL AND FIRECLAY WITH MINING RIGHTS; SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 316 North LaSalle Street, Ladd, IL 61329 Permanent Index No.: 18-10-302-012 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN

Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $103,835.63.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I639979 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

turbines or accessory uses proposed for each parcel. The applicant may use one of three (3) wind turbine generators, the tallest of which would be 493 feet to the tip of the blade from the base of the wind turbine generator. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS WILL BE CONSOLIDATED WITH ONE ANOTHER. A GENERAL PRESENTATION BY THE APPLICANT REGARDING THE WIND POWER FACILITY WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE OUTSET OF THE CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC HEARING, FOLLOWED

BY INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS APPLICABLE FOR EACH PARCEL. Owner: Charles H. Meisenheimer Structure: East Interconnection Substation Parcel Tax I.D #: 03-21-400-002 Common Location: North side of 2600 N Ave between CR 1425 and CR 1500 E Township: Walnut Legal Description: The South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S 1/2 SE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County,

BUREAU 1 & 3 bedroom apartments available. Both spacious apartments with lots of storage. Quiet building. Yard shared by tenants. Security deposit required. No pets. No smoking. 815-878-3084 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently painted. Appliances, garage & heat furnished. No smoking. $425 a month + deposit.

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

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858 • Homes for Rent MANLIUS 105 Nelson, 2 bedroom, full bath, central air, stove, refrigerator, basement, garage, patio. $525 + deposit & utilities.

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Neat & clean. Stove and refrigerator. New furnace, central air. 1 car garage.

Low utilities. Good location. Nice yard. References required.

Call 815-875-3166/ 815-875-3861 PRINCETON Ranch style house for rent. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage, quiet cul-de-sac, large yard. Bus service for Princeton Schools, $680 rent/$680 deposit. 12 month lease. Available in February. No pets.

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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION: Local Education Agencies, Community-Based Organizations, Local Labor Organizations and Other Interested Persons: As required by Section 118 ofthe Workforce Investment Act (WIA), this shall serve as public notice that a plan for the adult, dislocated worker and youth programs for Local Workforce Investment Area #4, which covers the counties of Bureau, Carroll, JoDaviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside, has been developed to allow $50,000 of Workforce Investment Act program year 2014 funds for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act transitional activities.

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PUBLIC AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND BERLIN AND LAMOILLE TOWNSHIPS 89 +/- Acres

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE BUREAU COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing before the Bureau County Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356 for the purpose of considering the applications of Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Applicant”) to obtain conditional use approval pursuant to Section 3.41-4(s) of the Bureau County Zoning Ordinance (the “Zoning Ordinance”) to construct and maintain wind power facilities, as described in the Zoning Ordinance, and accessory uses and structures related thereto on those certain parcels of real estate more fully described below.

The following list sets forth, among other matters, (i) the legal description and common address of each parcel of real estate for which a conditional use application has been filed by Applicant, and (ii) a description of the number of wind power facility

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The following described farmland real estate will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. SALE DAY LOCATION: LaMoille Lions Club Building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille, IL 61330.

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FARM LOCATION: NE ¼ of Section 1, Berlin Twp. and South strip of SE ¼ of Section 36, LaMoille Township, Bureau County, IL. 2 miles South of LaMoille on IL Rte 34 to Road 2400, then ¼ mile East to 2950 road to farm. Watch for signs.

DESCRIPTION: 89 +/- Acres with 85.9 +/- Acres tillable. Tillable soils include Catlin (66%), Saybrook (26%), Osco (6.7%) and Muscatune (1.5%). A Surety Productivity Index on tillable soils of 129.8.

TAXES: Tax ID # 11-01-200-008 ($1,753.70 paid in 2014) Tax ID # 05-36-400-005 ($ 47.94 paid in 2014) IMPROVEMENTS: 12,000 bu. drying bin, 10,000 bu. drying bin and wood frame corn crib.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) Parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

2.) Survey provided by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before March 10, 2015.

4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject properties.

5.) The estimated 2014 real estate taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999.

PATRICIA WAMHOFF, GLENN LOVGREN, VIRGINIA BECKER, TRINA OWENS AND NICOLE FISCHER Sellers:

Attorney for Seller: John Isaccson 111 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 – 815.875.6551 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

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Description of Conditional Use Application: A conditional use application has been filed to install an electrical collection substation as a part of a wind energy facility. The substation is proposed to contain a security fence surrounding electric equipment such as transformers, switching equipment, junction boxes and other common components of an electrical substation. In addition, the substation may contain one or more small sheds to house equipment and/or supplies, security lighting and a gravel parking area. This substation is proposed to be one of two possible locations where the underground power and communication cables from the individual wind turbine generators will be collected. The power collected at this site will then be transformed to a higher voltage and run through a transmission line to the point of interconnection with the national electric grid in Whiteside County.

Owner: Charles H. Meisenheimer Structure: Temporary Staging Area Parcel Tax I.D #: 03-21-400-002 Common Location: North side of 2600 N Ave between CR 1425 E and CR 1500 E Township: Walnut Legal Description: The South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S 1/2 SE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois.

Description of Conditional Use Application: A conditional use application has been filed to install a temporary staging area as a part of a wind energy facility. The laydown and staging area will be temporary during construction of the Project.

This area will be the central place for construction and delivery activities for the Project as well as provide office space for the construction management team. This area will be approximately 10 acres and will have temporary structures for offices and equipment storage.

The public hearing may be continued to a further time, date and place without further notice being given except as may be provided in the Illinois Open Meetings Act. A copy of the pending applications for conditional use permit requests filed by the Applicant are available for review at the office of the Bureau County Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections and concerns.

The proposed wind power facilities, located in Ohio, Walnut, Greenville, Bureau and Manlius Townships at the locations shown graphically on the site plan filed with the applications will have a nameplate capacity of not more than 246 megawatts consisting of not more than 123 wind turbine generators located on approximately 14,500 acres of land lying west of Illinois Route 26, north of 2000 North Road and south of the northern Bureau County line.

The Applicant, Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC, is a Delaware limited liability company acting for itself and not as the agent, alter ego, or representative of another. The Applicant is owned 100% by Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC d/b/a Geronimo Energy.

The manager of Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC is the following individual, and can be reached at the following address: Tim Polz, Vice President of Development Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC c/o Geronimo Energy 7650 Edinborough Way, Suite 725 Edina, MN 55435 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Barry Welbers Its: Chairman Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 8, 2015.

such Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the North Central Illinois Council of Governments, 613 W. Marquette St., Ottawa, IL 61350, and is available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of federal funds.

Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Village of Malden to the North Central Illinois Council of Governments, 613 W. Marquette St., Ottawa, IL 61350. Such written comments should be received at NCICG on or before January 23, 2015. All such comments so received will be considered and the Village will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the within project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The Village of Malden will undertake the project described above with Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) funds from the IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Village of Malden is certifying to DCEO that Malden and Brian Joiner, in his official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental review, decision making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval the Village of Malden may use the CDAP funds and DCEO will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS DCEO will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases: a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by DCEO; b) the applicant has failed to make one of the two findings pursuant to 58.40 or to make the written determination required by 58.35, 58.47 or 58.53 for the project as applicable; c) that the applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process; d) the applicant has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by this part before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification by the state. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58.75) and may be addressed to Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 500 E. Monroe, Springfield, Illinois 62701.

Brian Joiner, Malden Village President 300 West Main Street P.O. Box 32 Malden, IL 61337 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 8, 2015.

without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours

of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1215234. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1215234 Case Number: 13 CH 47 TJSC#: 34-20175 I637958 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 3, 8 and 15, 2015.

COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC FOR REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS January 8, 2015 Village of Malden 300 West Main Street P.O. Box 32 Malden, IL 61337 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On or about January 26, 2015 the above named Village will request the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the following project: The Village of Malden (Bureau County) has been approved to receive $123,250 of Illinois Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant funds to combine with $50,000 of local funds for sanitary sewer improvements.

Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly, Malden has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91_190).

An Environmental Review Record respecting the within project has been made by the North Central Illinois Council of Governments for Malden which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JON C MCKINNEY, et al ) Defendants ) 13 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 27, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 19 AND THE SOUTH 15 FEET OFF OF LOT 18 IN BRAINARD’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF BUDA, COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 330 HIGH STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-356-006. The real estate is improved with a gray, vinyl sided, two story, single family home without a garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale

14-071849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK ) PLAINTIFF, ) -vs) PETER J. FIOCCHI A/K/A PETER FIOCCHI;) AMANDA L. FIOCCHI A/K/A AMANDA ) FIOCCHI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN ) OCCUPANTS ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 16, 2014; Jim Reed, Sheriff, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, will on February 5, 2015 at 11:30 AM, at Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Bureau County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 316 North LaSalle Street, Ladd, IL 61329 Permanent Index No.: 18-10-302-012 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $103,835.63.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I639979 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JON C MCKINNEY, et al ) Defendants ) 13 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 p.m. January 27, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 330 HIGH STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-356-006. The real estate is improved with a gray, vinyl sided, two story, single family home without a garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1215234.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1215234 Case Number: 13 CH 47 TJSC#: 34-20175 I637958 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

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River Valley Players announce ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ casting call This Week The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the First United Methodist, 316 S. Church St., Princeton.

Illinois Valley Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in the conference room of the IVCH Sixth Street office building, 1305 Sixth St., Peru.

The Starved Rock Area Special Olympics will host a District Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe competition at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton Saturday, Jan. 10. A brief opening ceremonies will begin at 9:45 a.m.

Bill Myers, well known storyteller of the Illinois Valley, will spin his winter tales at the Starved Rock Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. This program is free and for all ages. Will last approximately one hour.

The LaMoille Lions Club will serve an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free for children under 5 years old. All proceeds will support the LaMoille PTO. The Spirit Siberian Rescue will return for a sled dog demo Sunday, Jan. 11, at Starved Rock.

There will be seminars in the LaSalle Room. An outdoor sled dog demo will take place along the sea wall just southeast of the Starved Rock Visitors Center.

The Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the multi-purpose meeting

room on the fourth floor of the physicians building at Perry Memorial Hospital.

The Children’s Grief Group is a children’s support group through life’s difficulty changes of death, divorce and loss.

The next meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at St. Margaret’s Hospital first floor presentation room. For more information, call 815-664-1402.

Dr. Jennifer Sangston, an audiologist affiliated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital, will present a free public program about hearing loss at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Peru Mall.

There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is requested by calling 815-780-3337.

Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation program is offering free amplified phones to qualified individuals. To be including, one must be a legal resident of Illinois, have a doctor’s or audiologist’s signature verifying hearing loss and have standard phone service in the residents. An open house is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 14. To get an application or make an appointment, call the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living at 815-224-3126.

St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a lipid profile and glucose screening from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the hospital’s first floor presentation room.

The $20 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results.

To register, call St. Margaret’s at 815-664-1486.

Upcoming Spring Valley poet Marydale Stewart will

launch her new poetry collection “Let the Thunder In” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Four and Twenty Cafe in Princeton.

The evening will include a meet and greet with Stewart and readings by Stewart and friends at 7:15 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Princeton Public Library.

Starved Rock will host a winter wilderness weekend at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18. Starved Rock guides will hike to overlooks and canyons throughout he park. There will be live bald eagle viewing from the top of Starved Rock and, if conditions permit, see icefalls in the canyons. Hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitors Center.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Starved Rock will host an eagle watch weekend Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, from the top of Starved Rock.

Live bird of prey shows and various family activities will take place at the Starved Rock Lodge, Illinois Waterway Visitor Center and the Starved Rock Visitor Center. For more information and the full event schedule, visit www.illinoisaudubon.org.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

The Bureau County Farm Bureau will hold its 100th annual meeting Thurs-

day, Jan. 29, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner. The business meeting will immediately follow. At the meeting, officers as well as directors will be elected for the upcoming year. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

The Spirit Siberian Rescue will return for a sled dog demo Sunday, Feb. 1, at Starved Rock.

There will be seminars in the LaSalle Room. An outdoor sled dog demo will take place along the sea wall just southeast of the Starved Rock Visitors Center.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

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Jan. 20 – Leonard and Anita Petitjean, farmland, 10:30 a.m., sale held at 2209 N. Main St. (Wise Guys Banquet Room), Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Jan. 24 – Myrle W. Plotner estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at Bradford Legion Hall, Bradford, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Jan. 27 – Don Stoner estate, tractors, trucks, equipment, miscellaneous tools and equipment, 9:30 a.m., sale held 1.5 miles east of Wyanet on Route 6, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Performances are April 25-26, May 1-3 Don Lane is returning to direct “Drowsy Chaperone” for River Valley Players, after the successful production of “The Sound of Music” in April 2012 in the spring of 2012.

Lane has been a professional actor for more than 26 years, as well as directing for both regional and community theatres.

Lane worked at Zellmar’s dinner theatre for 13 of those years, and he has traveled around the country as performer and director. He was in the company with the national tour of “Babes in Toyland.” He also performed and directed for regional theatres including, The Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro, N.C., and the First Outdoor Drama Theatre in Ohio.

Lane is seeking a cast of 20 or more actors who can sing, move and act for the production, which will be performed April 25-26 and May 1-3. No appointment is needed; no roles have been precast. Auditions will be held at 2 p.m.

Jan. 25 and at 7 p.m. Jan.

26 at St John XXIII, 1301 Second St., Henry. Call backs for some roles will be held Jan. 28.

Those trying out should prepare an up-tempo song of about 2 minutes and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Those trying out will also be asked to read from the script and learn a short dance taught by the choreographer. Because of the dance portion of the audition, those trying out are asked to wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes for dancing. Tap is required for some of the characters so bring tap shoes. Callbacks, if necessary will be announced later Rehearsals will begin early February for three to four evenings a week (depending on role) until the week of April 19.

Those trying out are asked to bring their list of conflicts to auditions. Casting may be determined by availability for rehearsals.

For more information, contact Sharon Wiegand at 309-364-2587.

Stage 212 is playing your song LASALLE — Stage 212 opens its 2015 season on all the right notes with “They’re Playing Our Song,” the engaging musical love story by Neil Simon, Carole Bayer Sager and Marvin Hamlisch.

Vernon, an established composer, teams up with an offbeat aspiring young female lyricist. Professionally, their relationship works beautifully, but ultimately leads to conflict on the home front.

“They’re Playing Our Song” will be presented Jan. 23 to 25 and Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Fri-

day and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $20 each beginning Jan. 12. Box office hours are Monday 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212. org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Call 815-224-3025 for details.

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In the Clover ...

Iconic Mark club is filled with nostalgia, great food, fun times

By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

MARK — Not every town has one, but many small towns in America are blessed with “the club.” It’s that somewhat elusive place you can go to have fun with friends or family and know that you’re going to have a great evening. The food is always good; the people are always friendly; and you’re only a stranger the first time you walk through the front door.

Not surprisingly in Mark, “the club” is the Clover Club, and the first owner will always remember its birthday.

“We opened May 1, 1970.

I’ll never forget that day,” said Ron “Puta” Moriarty.

“We bought the building when I first got out of the service in January of 1970.

Me and my dad came out and started remodeling.

The bathrooms were outside, and there were only two lights. I still got the pot belly stove that used to heat the place.”

Moriarty, his father and his brothers remodeled the bar before opening; but the remodeling never really ended; it just stopped from time to time.

What started as the corner bar soon added more seating, then room for bands and dancing. The kitchen grew, and a new dining area was added in the back. A patio and an indoor grill were recently added as well.

Although the Clover Club opened nearly 45 years ago, it hasn’t stayed in business throughout those years. Moriarty sold

Above: Ron “Puta” Moriarty (left) handed the keys to the Clover Club to Gena DeGroot about a year ago. Moriarty originally opened the popular Mark night spot on May 1, 1970, and encouraged DeGroot to take on the challenge. Below: An indoor grill just inches from the dining room means diners can enjoy grilled steak with the Clover Club’s signature stuffed potato or grilled cod with a wild rice pilaf any time of the year.

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With a crispy batter and hand-cut french fries, the fried chicken at the Clover Club is anything but “standard” food. the business to a couple of friends in 1993, and six years later it was sold again. Business fell off, and the doors closed in the early 2000s.

“I’d drive by and see the windows falling out and all of the hard work my dad and I put into it,” Moriarty said. “One day, the bank called me up and said, ‘We’re trying to sell the place, but it ain’t going too well.’ So I saw it as time.”

Moriarty repurchased the bar — and did some more remodeling — and opened again in 2005. But while the business grew successful again, he started having some health issues.

Moriarty sold the bar about a year ago to Gena DeGroot, who was one of his staff at the time, and her husband, Scott. While the ownership changed, not much else has. DeGroot wants to keep the atmosphere the same as it has been, while slowly

adding touches of her own.

“I want them to feel like it’s still the same place,” she said. “This is Puta’s bar, and we really don’t want to change that.”

Moriarty spent time talking to DeGroot about her thoughts and plans for quite a few months before selling the Clover Club, making sure he was leaving it in the best hands possible.

“She’s worked here for a couple of years, and she knows the people and what they like,” Moriarty

said. “She’ll be great.”

“I’ve worked in the business for 20 years. I really wanted my own place, and this was just great,” DeGroot said. “This place is a treasure, and it’s a real gift Puta’s given me to run it.”

The food has long been the star in the Clover Club, with areas for casual and family dining and a banquet area that can be reserved. The meat and produce are fresh, and a charcoal grill is stoked and ready for steaks, chops and fish.

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BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services.

Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as phone number).

PERU — The Peru Public Library is offering basic instruction on using a computer, email or the Internet. During twice a month sessions, patrons can schedule times to learn computer basics.

Tuesdays with Computers is every first and third Tuesdays from January to April, between 10 and 11 a.m. Call to schedule a session; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

PUTNAM COUNTY — The six Putnam County Public Libraries will host computer classes covering topics such as basic computer classes, Internet and email skills, downloading eBooks and more. Space is limited to five participants per class, and registration is required.

To register for a class or for more information, call your local branch library.

In January the first class is e-Books at your Library.

Classes will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 7 at the McNabb Branch Library; at 1 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Standard Branch Library; at 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Hennepin Library Headquarters and at 1:30 p.m.

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Jan. 10 at the Granville Branch Library.

To register at your local Putnam County library branch call: Hennepin Library at 815-925-7020; Granville Library at 815339-2038; Magnolia Library at 815-869-3038; McNabb Library at 815882-2378; Putnam Library at 815-437-2811 and Standard Library at 815339-2471.

MAGNOLIA – Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or seek help understanding homework in progress.

The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays.

Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more.

This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years of age.

After-school activities take place most Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. for children in early elementary school. Come to the Hennepin Library for stories and related crafts, activities and games.

The Hennepin Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Hennepin Library headquar-

ters. The group discusses a single title all participants have read together and selects a title for the following month.

Mark the calendar for movie night at the Hennepin Library at 6 p.m. Jan. 22. The library will show, “Earth to Echo,” rated PG; running time is 91 minutes. The movie revolves around a trio of boys who begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones before discovering a small alien who has become stranded and needs help to find his way home. This journey, full of wonder and adventure, is their story and their secret.

GRANVILLE– Join the library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old.

The more, the merrier – bring friends. Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

The Granville Favorites Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles participants have read.

Join the library on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for stories and songs.

This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library features youth programming for children in early elementary school.

Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays and are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old with adult participation. Enjoy stories, and make a small craft to take home.

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WYANET — The R.A. Sapp Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program for January will be Greatness Explained: The Great Lakes. Road Scholar Norman Moline, an Augustana College professor and Rock Island resident, will be presenting the program on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Moline feels the Great Lakes are one of the great natural wonders of the world. The lakes and their connecting waterways were crucial in the settlement of the region and its cultural geographics. Moline will talk about the Great Lakes’ historical significance for the entire nation and the surrounding region. He will also focus on current environmental and political issues which will affect not only Illinois, but neighboring states which also border the lakes.

This program is being produced in part by the Illinois Humanities Council’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, a program that provides organizations statewide with affordable, entertaining and thought-provoking humanities events for their communities. A roster of speakers, hailing from 16 different towns and cities across Illinois, present

topics in history, culture, literature, music, politics, law, science and more.

TISKILWA — The library has had several donations made recently, so stop in and check out the new books, DVDs and audios the library has acquired.

Donations are always accepted in good usable condition.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library has resumed preschool story times.

Programs are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the children’s department. Programs feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. The theme for the Jan. 13 story time program will be snowmen.

The library is also hosting “drop in” story time events. This will be a new regular event for the library. The next “drop in” story time is scheduled for Jan. 10 between 10 a.m. and noon with a winter theme. This is a leisurely program where families may drop in anytime between those times and enjoy a few stories and a simple craft to make and take. All children are invited to attend. The librarians ask that younger children be accompanied by an adult.

The library is also seeking members for a library book club. If interested, call the library at 815-8943254.

Patrons who haven’t tried the library’s eBook programs yet should stop in and speak with Amy. The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also e-Read Illinois.

OHIO — The Ohio Public Library continues to offer computer classes as part of the Eliminate the Digital

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Sunday, Jan. 11, the Young Adult/Children’s Book Club for Grown-ups will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Flour House Bakery and will discuss “Fangirl” and “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell.

Monday, Jan. 12, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a medical engineer and an astronaut who work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, Computer Basics Class: Internet surfing will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This hands-on class will teach participants how to log into the library computers and surf the Internet.

Limited to six participants.

Call 815-875-1331 or stop at the front desk to register.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, learn to knit and crochet with the Chicks with Sticks group. They will have instructional YouTube videos and one-on-one instruction for beginners and anyone who wants to learn more about knitting, crocheting or new stitches.

Thursday, Jan. 15, Barry Cloyd, a singer/ songwriter and historian, will give a musical performance to present “A Brief History about the Blues” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cloyd explores the story and

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There’s nothing better in the morning on a long weekend, than having a stack of your favorite pancakes with your favorite syrup. Maybe fry up some sausage or bacon, and you’ve got a great meal that will last you all day. And what about a stack of pancakes for dinner? Sometimes I like to fix breakfast for dinner, and some flavorful pancakes will fill you up quickly.

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Lightly coat a griddle with cooking spray, heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/2 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn, cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup. I like to put butter on top while pancakes are still hot.

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moistened. Add club soda, whisk until just blended and smooth. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into pan, cook until bubbles start to rise through top of pancakes and bottom s are browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip pancakes over and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while cooking remaining pancakes.

Homemade Pancake Mix 9 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use. Before using, stir mixture and lightly spoon into measuring cups. Then level off by sweeping top with a straight edged spatula. Makes about 10 2/3 cups, enough to prepare 4 batches of pancakes.

Orange and Chocolate Chip Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, shaken 1 egg 1 tablespoon butter, melted, cooled Butter or vegetable oil for skillet 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips Mix first six ingredients. In separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg and melted butter. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Preheat skillet over medium heat, brush with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 teaspoon oil. Using 1/4 cup measure scoop batter onto skillet. Press 10

to 12 chocolate chips into pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on surface.

Flip. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook 1 minute or until golden. Transfer to baking sheet to keep warm in preheated 200° oven.

Repeat adding more butter or oil to skillet.

Makes 8 pancakes.

IHOP Pancakes 1 1/4 cups flour 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cooking oil Pinch of salt Preheat skillet or griddle over medium

heat. Use a pan with a nonstick surface or mist skillet with a little nonstick spray. In a blender, combine flour, egg, buttermilk, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil and salt until well combined. Ladle batter 1/3 cup at a time onto hot skillet, forming 5 inch circles. After 1 to 2 minutes, when the edges appear to harden and tops bubble, flip pancakes. They should be golden brown. Cook pancakes on other side until just golden brown. Serve with butter and your favorite syrup.

These should make a great breakfast or dinner hat will stay with you for awhile. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Senior spotlight • Stephenny Farrell Here’s a look at the upcoming area sporting events: Thursday, Jan. 8 Girls basketball: Junior high, PC at Lincoln, 4 p.m.

Boys basketball: Junior high, PC at Princeton Logan, 5 p.m.

Wrestling: Hall-PC at Morrison 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Junior high - PC at Lincoln, 4 p.m.

Girls basketball: High school – PC at Marquette, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 Boys basketball: High school – PC at Woodland, Princeton at Bureau Valley, DePue at Midland, Annawan at Hall, L-O at AFC, St. Bede at Kewanee, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Princeton Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Wrestling: JV – Hall-PC at Amboy Tournament, 9 a.m. Varsity – Hall-PC at Prairie Central Tournament, 9 a.m.

Princeton Invitational, 9 a.m.

Girls basketball: High school - Hall at PC, Princeton at Midland, 1 p.m.

Boys basketball: High school – Bureau Valley at Eastland, St. Bede at Newman, 6 p.m., L-O at Leland Shootout. Junior high - Logan at SRC Tournament (Mendota).

Monday, Jan. 12 Boys basketball: Junior high - PC 7th/8th at Little Tri County tournament (Lowpoint -Washburn). PC 7th at Little Tri County tournament (Fieldcrest).

Girls basketball: High School - BV at St. Bede, Newman at Hall, Kewanee at Princeton, 6 p.m.

Volleyball: Junior high - PC at Oglesby Washington/Northbrook, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wrestling: Hall-PC at Ottawa, 3:30 p.m.

Boys basketball: High school - PC at Eureka, 6 p.m., Newman at BV, DePue at L-O, Hall at St. Bede. Junior high - PC 7th/8th at Little Tri County Tournament (Lowpoint -Washburn). PC 7th at Little Tri County tournament (Fieldcrest). Princeton Logan at SRC Tournament (Mendota).

Girls basketball: High School - St. Bede at Marquette, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 14 Wrestlling: High school - Hall-PC at Sherrard, 5:30 p.m.

Boys basketball: Junior high - PC 7th/8th at Little Tri County Tournament (Lowpoint-Washburn). PC 7th at Little Tri County Tournament (Fieldcrest).

Thursday, Jan. 15 Boys basketball: Junior high - PC 7th/8th at Little Tri County Tournament (Lowpoint -Washburn). PC 7th at Little Tri County Tournament (Fieldcrest). Princeton Logan at SRC Tournament (Mendota).

Girls basketball: High school - Amboy at BV, Hall at Kewanee, Princeton at Newman, L-O at Serena, Henry at DePue, 6 p.m.

Volleyball: Junior high - PC vs. JFK, 4 p.m.

Name: Stephenny Farrell.

Nickname: Stefani.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: April 26, Rockford.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Mom, Jen; Dad, Steve; and brother, Eric.

Sports: Basketball.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball — I love playing defense and diving for the ball.

Favorite food and where to get it: Taco pizza from Casey’s.

Likes: Animals and sarcasm.

Dislikes: Tests and ladybugs.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My brother. We are both competitive, and I always want to beat him in everything.

Person with the greatest influence on my life and why: My grandma.

She was always loving and caring, and she made me cookies all the time.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Friends, Dani and Kaitlin, and pizza.

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Stephenny Farrell’s favorite sport is basketball, because “I love playing defense and diving for the ball.” She says the person with the greatest influence on her athletic career is her brother, Eric, because “we are both competitive, and I always want to beat him in everything.”

The last song I listened to was: “Take Me To Church” — Hozier.

People would be surprised to know that: I

work at an animal shelter on the weekends.

I stay home to watch: “Friends,” and “Bob’s Burgers.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to music and eat Sour Patch Kids.

The funniest person I’ve ever met and why: Dani Berkler and Kaitlin Schmidt. They can find humor in anything, and they are very upbeat people.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was very sarcastic.

Most embarrassing moment: I wore white pants and sat on red frosting at lunch sophomore year.

Most unforgettable moment: Getting our first win freshman year in softball.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Beat St. Bede.

What I would like to do in life: Become a vet tech.

Three words that best describe me: Sarcastic, animal lover.

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Junior Tigresses camp PRINCETON — The Princeton High School girls’ basketball program will once again host its Winter Junior Basketball Camp for the 2014-15 season.

The camp is open for girls in grades 2-8 and will be held on Sundays in January from 2-3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 4 at Prouty Gymnasium. The PHS coaching staff and players will serve as instructors.

Cost is $20, which includes a camp T-shirt.

For more information, call head coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-872-9400.

Running Rebels Basketball OTTAWA — Registration is now open for the Running Rebels third annual Winter Boys Basketball League which starts in January. There will also be competitive tournaments (March 7, March 27).

Rebels events are open to feeder teams, school teams and travel teams.

Teams from Aurora, Bloomington, Davenport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSalle-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princeton, Putnam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Running Rebels competitive events.

To register your team(s), visit http://www.runningrebelsbasketball.com/ team-registration-form. html. Entry into one of these events will be confirmed upon receipt of team entry fee. For more information, call Eric Rombach at 815-326-1527.

Special Olympics

District competition PRINCETON — Starved Rock Area Special Olympics will host a District Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe competition at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Saturday, Jan. 10.

A brief opening ceremonies will be held at 9:45 a.m.

Competition will begin immediately following the opening ceremonies.

More than a hundred

Special Olympic athletes representing 18 agencies from central and northern Illinois will compete in a variety of cross country ski and snowshoe events. The public is invited to attend.

Starved Rock Area athletes will also compete in speed skating competition on Saturday in Franklin Park, an alpine skiing competition on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Snow Star in Andalusia.

Gold medal winners from both events will advance to the Illinois State Winter Games which will be held on Feb. 3-5 at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena.

Hockey

Hockey lessons SPRING VALLEY — Hockey lessons will be given at Echo Bluff Park located on Route 29 between Spring Valley and DePue beginning Jan. 8.

This will be a six-week course held Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m.

Sign-ups will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Fee is $75. All players must turn in a waiver and wear a helmet.

There is limited equipment available, distributed on a first-come basis.

Cancellations due to weather will be made up the following Tuesday.

There will be open hockey skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information, contact Jan Martin at 815447-2115 or via email at echobluffpark@gmail.com.

At the Met

Youth basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21.

Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship.

To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

will teach children ages 3-8 on how to play a variety of sports at the Bureau County Metro Center. The class will be held March 3-12.

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Weight training PRINCETON — Beginning adult weight training is available at the Bureau County Metro Center. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Karate lessons PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District is offering karate lessons for all ages at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Lessons will be taught on Mondays and Thursdays.

Call the Met at 815-8720840 for more information.

Fitness classes PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District offers a variety of water and land fitness and spin classes. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Youth dodgeball PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center is hosting a youth dodgeball league for Grades 1-6 on Fridays from Jan. 23-Feb. 27. The fee is $15.

Call the Met at 815872-0840 for more information for all park district programs.

Adult volleyball PRINCETON — A recreational adult volleyball league will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center on Sundays starting Feb. 1. Fees are $50 per team.

Soccer league PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center hosts an indoor youth soccer league through Jan. 29.

Crossroads High School competes in the Hawk Hustle 5K Crossroads High School students (above) returned to the Hawk Hustle at Black Hawk College for a 5K race. The course runs on the roads through the scenic rolling hills of the Moline campus. All students train for the race.

Two students, Clayton Brown and Mauricio Jones (at left), placed third and second in their age group.

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Don’t be left in the dark!

Cheer camp Swim lessons PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District will offer swim lessons for all ages and levels at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Sports of all sports PRINCETON — Eleni Leigh, a former British soccer camp instructor,

PRINCETON — An instructional cheer camp will be taught by former and current cheerleaders, who will combine spirit and athleticism in a learning environment.

The camp will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center from Jan. 13-22.

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