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Hall Board gets budget update Board also studies student placements, Core curriculum and more

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna updated the board of education on the Fiscal Year 2016 budget at the board meeting, held Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Half of the fiscal year has passed. As of Dec. 31, 2015, 57 percent of the budgeted amount in the education fund has been used; 68 percent of the budgeted amount in the operations and maintenance fund has been expended; and 38 percent of the transporta-

tion fund have been spent.

The board has received $108,499 less in revenue when compared to a year ago.

Declining revenue is forcing Struna to look at additional ways to save money for FY ‘17. Some possible budget deficit reduction include to reduce personnel through attrition, to reduce health care costs, and to reduce extracurricular expenditures.

Principal Jesse Brandt provided an update on the school improvement plan.

The first goal is to increase the graduation

rate to 90 percent. One of the RTI supports is providing students the opportunity to learn organizational skills during homeroom.

Students are also given quizlets, flashcards and other items to help them prepare for their classes.

Calendars are also provided to the students to help keep track of assignments and exams. Students also are receiving support and help on long-term projects.

The second goal is to see the number of students meeting or exceeding the college and Career Readiness Benchmarks based

on EXPLORE, PLAN and ACT increase by 5 percent.

One way students are being helped is by having critical thinking skills taught in class.

Also science is being guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, and other subjects are also aligned to the Common Core curriculum.

The board adopted the revised Core course placement policy. Students scoring below 17 in math will be placed in Core math for additional support. Students that score a 15 or 16 can be placed in Algebra I

with no Core math with the feeder school’s recommendation.

Students scoring below 15 in reading will be placed in Core English with the feeder schools recommendation. Students scoring a 13 or 14 on reading will be placed in English I with no Core English with the feeder school’s recommendation.

Changes were also made to the honor’s course policy. To be placed in honors biology students must score at least a19 on the Science Explore Test.

A 14 in English and a 17

in reading on the Explore Test are needed for Honors English I. Students who were not in Hall math must score at least an 18 on the Math Explore Test to be placed in the Accelerated Math Track.

Assistant Principal Eric Bryant also updated the board on attendance, behavior and School Enrollment. Attendance and Enrollment have remained consistent and very few major behavior problems have occurred.

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By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

amendment and present it to the law and order committee for review. Lawson agreed and will present it to the committee at a meeting scheduled for that group on Monday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Village Meeting Hall.

PRINCETON — If a student looks around the classroom and sees their classmates staring out the window, writing notes, floating paper airplanes and tapping away on their phones, that student might be more inclined to follow suit and slack off from their lesson plan. But as proven instructional innovations have shown, when a teacher engages that student and every other in the room, they feed off each other the same way. Minds are developed; equations are solved; and the many become one within the energy of education.

During the Princeton High School (PHS) Board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20, PHS Principal Andy Berlinski spoke about how well PHS students performed on the first round of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) testing. Results released Dec. 11 provided the following positive testimony for PHS students and their PARCC scores:

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With a few inches of snow covering the ground, it’s a perfect time to see wildlife in the country or even in your own backyard, like this doe who couldn’t resist some cracked corn in rural Princeton. Do you have a wildlife photo you’d like to share with other Bureau County Republican readers? If so, email it to news@bcrnews.com along with information about who took the photo, where it was taken and any other pertinent information. Be sure to include your telephone number, in case we need additional information.

Snowmobiles in Walnut Board looks at amending its ATV ordinance

By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

WALNUT— Snowmobiles in the village limits was on the agenda for the Walnut Village Board meeting, held Monday, Jan. 18.

Walnut Police Chief Glenn Lawson relayed an incident Year 170 No. 10 One Section - 20 Pages

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he had experienced regarding snowmobiles riding on the sidewalk near his own home. Lawson, as a result of this incident, had done some research on the ordinances in effect within Walnut regulating riding a snowmobile.

Lawson’s search originally found an undated memo

that was written when the village had a village marshal.

This memo was not in the form of an ordinance and was not only undated but was also unsigned.

The village does currently have an ordinance in effect for the use of ATVs and other non-licensed motor-

ized vehicles within its limits. Lawson is requesting the village enact a subsection or amendment to that ordinance to cover the riding of snowmobiles.

The board, after discussion regarding safety issues and speeding issues, requested Lawson draft such

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Landing on ‘An Unknown Shore’ PHS grad publishes his first novel

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — American author Henry Miller said every writer has to pay an apprenticeship of one million words. They must become one with the language by becoming one with their interpretation of it. A writer can still work even when they aren’t creating, and they can create with the reckless enthusiasm of a kid at Disney World. When an author writes, they must do so with the entire human race in mind, and they must do so with a single pen, fashioned solely for their grip.

Jim Yeazel has been interested in writing since he can remember, and he said it was the only thing he ever really wanted to do. His father played with some ink and paper, and always had books of every variety occupying the sills of his library, so Yeazel seemingly inherited his love for language before ever beginning his exploration of it.

Yeazel, a 1972 graduate of Princeton High School, grew up out in the country where he and his brothers invented every stage worthy of a proper production. Yeazel has always believed the imagination needs a set of sprinter’s cleats, that it may roam like a cheetah with visions of blistering speed across the open plains of creative engagement.

“It stimulates your humanness, this idea of exploring ourselves and who we are in the human drama,” Yeazel said, adding it’s not so much about finding the absolute answers, but exploring the questions that makes for a conscious contributor to the metrics of mankind. “As a person I never reach that end point completely, so what I think today might not be what I think tomorrow.”

Yeazel, who now lives in Downers Grove with his wife and daughter, said he was 12 or 13 when he knocked out his first story, about fishing at the canal, on the teeth of an old beat up typewriter. In his younger days, he didn’t think of lingual creation as a professional venture he could pursue, simply a task that was accomplished with ease.

Words were fascinating to Yeazel, like a painter swiping every brush into an easel of color for the first time.

The task of a writer is not only telling a story, but telling it the way it’s meant to be told, Yeazel said, and good writing is emotional and psychological in that it takes place under the surface. Ernest Hemingway, with his simplistic expressions, was the first author that made an impression on Yeazel. Miller’s “stream of consciousness” was the opposite of Hemingway’s approach.

“When I read an author I really like I’m spending time with that person in his mind; I’m in his company,” Yeazel said.

“I hope people have that sense when they read my work, that they know something about me.”

Yeazel recently published his first novel, “An Unknown Shore,” after a lengthy journey with the pen in his palm. He said the “whodunit, sounds in the night” murder mystery took him quite some time to write. The biggest mistake a rookie writer can make is aiming for the biggest deer in the forest with their first arrow.

“It took me a long time to get back to where I originally started,” Yeazel said, speaking of the journey that gained him great experience and insight, yet might not be the best way to write a book. “I could have made it a lot easier on myself if I had just followed my instincts.”

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The soft-spoken and introspective Yeazel said his brother John came to him with an idea that eventually developed into “An Unknown Shore,” and there were many hidden gems within the words, so to speak, that Yeazel had never intended to dig up.

“It’s all about finding your own voice, for time isn’t unlimited, and I have many stories to tell,” said Yeazel, who considers it a great blessing to understand one’s potency at an early age. “It takes a sort of courage to be that person, and if it’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to have that self-belief.”

Yeazel has given great effort to overcome inner barriers that at times discourage every person from hunting down the true and authentic mentality that rests in the core of their approach.

Seeing the characters in his novel come to life, after countless revisions and rough drafts, and having pride in the sentences only he alone will ever write have been the BCR photo/Eric Engel greatest rewards of the Jim Yeazel, formerly of Princeton, recently published his first novel, “An Unknown overall composition.

Shore,” in January 2016. The psychological thriller is the first of many stories Yeazel “I hit a point of self-discovery, and it got eas- said he has warming on the burner for future release. ier. It had always been school will be May 22, 2017, special education instructor such hard work because for the 2016-17 school year. pending snow days.

I was fighting myself, but • The board approved a • Board members Jack From Page 1 then I said wait a minBoroski, John Piccatto and memo of understanding ute, I can do this, and In other business: Betsy Sobin were appointed with the Hall High School it wasn’t work anymore,” • The FY ‘17 school to the negotiations commit- Staff Union to approve Yeazel said, adding his calendar was adopt- tee. the health care request of wife advised him not to ed. School will begin on • The board accepted, Donna Rutgens. write a New York Times Aug. 16. Vacation will with regret, the resignation • The next meeting is at bestseller, but to write be from Dec. 22 to Jan. 4, of golf coach Tom Bauer.

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2017. Spring break is March Comment on this story at • The board hired Dawn “Embrace that love for 27-31, 2017. The last day of Williams for the position of www.bcrnews.com. writing and be thankful you’ve found something December and also the previous transactions on a you can truly do. It’s all pick-up of two animals at quarterly basis. writing, and good writing The board requested a charge of $50 each, makFrom Page 1 never goes out of style.”

Wolfe contact the Bureau ing the requested amount Yeazel said he hopes In other business, Walnut due to be $300. Wolfe had County Animal Control his readers can enjoy a Village Treasurer Autumn found a contract previously officer and ask that he good story, and after all Wolfe presented to the entered into with this agen- attend the next regularly these years of creation, board an invoice received cy, but the amounts being scheduled meeting of the he feels his words allow from the Bureau Coun- now billed do not match up board in order to get clarhim to alleviate fear, negty Animal Control. This to the amounts listed in the ification of this contract ativity and ignorance in invoice, in the amount of contract. Also, the contract situation and also disthe world. Having always $300, lists the amount due states the village entered cuss other arrangements hidden his light under to include the contractual into a “per call contract,” available. fee of $200 for the months not a quarterly fee contract.

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What are your local police doing?

Princeton to hear monthly police report

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council will begin hearing a police activity report at its meetings every month.

Princeton Commissioner Laura Favia told the council she will be delivering an activity report each month at the Princeton City Council meetings to let the rest of the council and the public know the number calls, arrests, warnings, accidents and more handled by the Princeton Police Department (PPD).

Favia read the report to the council for police activities during December 2015: Service calls handled by PPD • 46 ambulance assists • 2 fire assists •16 police assists • 13 alarms answered • 8 funeral escorts • 13 thefts • 2 identity thefts • 7 criminal damage • 50 motorist assists

PARCC From Page 1 • In the English and language arts category, 42 percent of PHS students met or exceeded the state average, compared to 38 percent of students statewide.

• In the mathematics category, 42 percent of PHS students met or exceeded the state average, compared to 28 percent of students statewide.

• The composite score between the two categories for PHS students was 42 percent, compared to 33 percent for students statewide.

Berlinski noted PHS administered the more difficult online version of PARCC, which saw lower scores than the paper version of the test on average.

The state averages for online PARCC tests were 32 percent for English and language arts, and 17.5 percent for mathematics. At 42 percent, PHS joined Morrison High School as the benchmarks of PARCC achievement in the Tri-County area.

• 17 public assistance Arrests and warnings • 22 traffic arrests * 20 non-traffic arrests • 70 warnings • 21 parking tickets issued • 4 ordinance violations Accidents handled by police • 1 accident with injuries • 3 property damage • 1 fatality • 4 under $500 reports • 7 state crash reports Types of arrests made by officers • 1 aggravated assault • 3 aggravated battery • 3 domestic battery • 1 burglary • 2 drugs • 2 paraphernalia • 3 DUI • 1 criminal trespass • 1 speeding • 1 no valid driver’s license • 3 driving suspended/ revoked • 7 other non-traffic • 10 other traffic In other business at the meeting, the council: • Heard a brief update

from Laurie Bonucci, who is chairman of the Darius Miller Park Committee. Bonucci said a design committee has been formed, and there are great and exciting ideas in the works. She will have a more in-depth report at a later date.

• Tabled a Princeton Plan Commission recommendation for proposed text amendments to the city’s land development code.

The council is expected to revisit the recommendation at its next meeting.

• Adopted the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

• Adopted several bond resolutions abating the 2015 tax levy.

• Entered into an agreement with GovTemps USA LLC for about three months for $70 an hour for approximately 24 hours a week.

The firm will review the city’s finances and organize and reconcile accounts.

• Heard the monthly building report.

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“I want to commend our teachers for the work they have done preparing our students for the PARCC exam,” Berlinski said, appreciative of his teacher’s willingness to remember the oldest ways of education by boldly committing to understanding the most recent ideology.

“They have really dug into the new higher standards being assessed and changed our old curriculum to meet the needs of our students.”

Berlinski surveyed members of the senior class and their parents, and they overwhelmingly chose Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. as the date of 2016 graduation.

Also, several members of the PHS Chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) attended the board meeting Wednesday night and spoke of the enlightenment and furthered education they received at the FFA National Conference.

In other business, the board learned on Sunday, Jan. 10, the PHS National Honor Society inducted 12 new members, as follows: • Seniors — Hector Gomez, Alisa Holmbeck,

Brianna Legner, Madison Menzel and Chaz Williams.

• Juniors — Alison Brown, Doran Cotter, Jenna Grimmer, Rachel Jensen, Alexander Schlesinger, Colton Youngren and Anna Zehr.

Also, the following personnel appointments were made for spring sports: • Tim Taylor, baseball head coach; Brik Wedekind, baseball assistant; and Bruce Placek and Wick Warren, baseball volunteers.

• Ed Young, girls soccer head coach; and Terry Smallwood, girls soccer assistant.

• Alyssa Rose, softball head coach; and Brianna Kamphuis, softball assistant.

• Connie Lind, boys tennis head coach; and Jon Dietrich, boys tennis assistant.

• Dan Foes, boys track head coach; Curtis Odell, boys track assistant; and Randy Allen, boys track volunteer.

• Pat Hodge, girls track head coach; and Andy Puck, girls track assistant.

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Board discusses next year’s calendar

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Elementary’s (SVE) financial status from the state of Illinois was discussed at its meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Spring Valley Elementary received its annual financial score from the state. This year, the district received a score of 3.35, which is considered review status.

The score is lower this year than in the past due to the school’s construction project. This rating has no impact on the district. It does not affect any aspect of the school function.

Superintendents Mike Struna of Hall High School, Michelle Zeko of Ladd Grade School, and Jim Hermes of SVE met to discuss the school calendar. The board will review the 2016-17 calendar and is expected to approve the calendar during the next meeting.

Hermes explained a committee of teachers also reviewed the calendar and provided feedback.

The committee wants to start school a week later than Hall. They have also discussed having spring break be the same week every year or to revolve around Easter as it traditionally has. This has to be discussed because Hall recently approved next year’s calendar which has spring break not connected to Easter.

Hermes updated the board on technology in the district. He said, “We are happy with Apple and with what the iPads have to offer.”

He also said he would like to continue to work with the high school and make a plan to get on the same page in regards to technology.

Director of Curriculum Michelle Naumann provided the board with a curriculum update. She said the Wildcat Writers

continue to write using the “6 Traits of Writing.” Students are being recognized each month. This is important because writing improvement is a school improvement goal in the district.

Naumann also explained teachers will begin working on self-created assessments that will be used for the growth model portion of their evaluations.

Naumann and the staff will curriculum map science next year.

In other business: • The newly-purchased science books arrived for kindergarten and fifth grade.

• Principal Kimberly Lisanby-Barber discussed enrollment, PARCC testing, behavior and ACCESS testing.

• Enrollment remains the same; five students moved and five students enrolled.

• April 18 through May 13 will be the test window for PARCC testing this year.

• In December, there were 146 minor behavior offenses and only five major incidents.

• ACCESS testing is beginning. Every child identified as an English Language Learner needs to be tested in English proficiency. Students are assessed in listening, reading, writing and speaking every year that they are part of the program.

• Certified and non-certified seniority lists were approved. Lists need to be approved annually.

• IESA participation for 2016-17 was approved for Scholastic Bowl, speech, boys and girls basketball and track.

• The board authorized administration to seek first through fourth science texts for the upcoming school year.

• A maternity leave for Linda Delao was approved.

• The electric energy contract with Constellation Energy was approved.

The next meeting will be Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

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From Page 2 hidden his light under bushel to an extent, Yeazel relies on his humility to influence his surroundings.

“To beginning writers, I’d say ... write. Keep writing and get through those million words as fast as you can,” he said, motivating those drawn to the quill to not get discouraged and to write what their heart desires, as it’s all part of the apprenticeship. “Find your voice, and find a story worth telling.”

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PRINCETON — Mary L. Pallardy, 91, of Lacon, formerly of Princeton, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Owen Hospice Center in Peoria.

She was born April 1, 1924, in Chicago to John and Mary (Riordan) Quinn. She married Lee L. Pallardy June 28, 1952.

He preceded her in death in 1991.

She graduated from Mercy High School, Mary Pallardy attended Rosary College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from St. Vincent DePaul University. She taught school in Worth, Ill., and St. Louis Catholic in Princeton.

She loved to knit, crochet and read. She taught CCD and Great Books. She served at The Closet in Princeton and with Mobile Meals.

Surviving are nine children, Michael (Heidi) Pallardy of Spokane, Wash., Bob (Nancy) Pallardy of Williamsburg, Iowa, Kathy (Ken) Bohm of LaMoille, Lee (Cathy) Pallardy of Des Moines, Iowa, Ann (Rex) Lasson of Princeton, Mary (Al) Forristall of White Fish Bay, Wis., Father James Pallardy of Peoria, Jack (Lisa) Pallardy of Pekin and Susan (Dan) Whalen of Chicago; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Charles Pallardy and John (Lill) Pallardy of the Chicagoland area; one sisterin-law, Marilyn Pallardy of the Chicagoland area; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Brian Brooks.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton with Father James G. Pallardy and visiting priests of Peoria Diocese officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637.

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

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PRINCETON — Clara Woods Madison of rural Princeton died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in her home, which was the same home she was born in 100 years ago.

She was a wife, mother, sister and housewife. She was born Oct. 30. 1915, in Bureau Township to Dennis and Luella Woods. She graduated from the Bureau Township High School in 1934. She married Merl Madison Clara Madison of Buda on Feb. 19, 1936. He passed away in 1991.

She is survived by a daughter, Marcie (Gary) Crothers of Rome, and a son, Alan (Janice) Madison of Walnut.

She also has five grandchildren, Michelle Godfrey, Nicole (Tim) Krapil, the late Derrick (Emily) Shane, Julie (Brad) Angus and Darcy (Gregg) Henness; and 12 great-grandchildren, Cody, Colton and Caitlyn Godfrey, Ciarah, Haley and Anna Shane, Tyler and Nicholas Angus, Madison and Reid Henness, and Shane and Natalie Clara Krapil.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Derrick Shane; a brother Veriden; and five sisters, Idella, Mary, Martha, Marjorie and Ayliffe.

She was a lifelong member of the Bureau Township Community Church and belonged to a Bible study group for more than 30 years. Her faith and trust in her Lord were an important part of her everyday life.

She belonged to a card club for many years and loved those in the club as much as the friendly competition.

She was an election judge in Wyanet and Bureau townships and a member of the Bureau County Farm Bureau.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Bureau Township Community Church, Princeton, with the Rev. Marvin Claassen officiating. Burial will be in the Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the Bureau Township Community Church or the Wyanet Rescue Unit.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

LOMBARD — Robert F. Nawa, 97, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, surrounded by his family at Beacon Hill Health Center in Lombard.

He was born July 1, 1918, in a farmhouse on Searls Ridge near Bureau.

Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Genevieve) of Lena, Richard of Selma, Ore., and Diane (Croft) Waddington of Naperville. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Robert Nawa, Alice (Brian) Strobel, Gregory (Christina) Mulvey and Jonathan (Becky) Mulvey; and his great-grandchildren, Rachel and Natalie Strobel, Leo, Sean and Peter Mulvey, and Mackenzie Mulvey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Magnino); his parents, William and Laura (Petersen) Nawa; and his brother, James, and his wife, Marjorie (Palzer) Nawa.

Robert grew up near DePue at the DePue Rod and Gun Club and attended school in DePue. He graduated high school in 1936 and went to work for Western Electric in Cicero, where he retired 44 years later. He proudly served during World War II in the Army Air Corps in Europe from 1942 to 1946. He lived for more than 40 years in Westmont and in 2000 moved to the Beacon Hill Retirement facility.

After his retirement, he and his wife, Gerry, traveled extensively. He worked with a group of retired Western Electric employees repairing tape players for the Talking Book Program. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and fixing anything that broke. He was skilled in photography, having his own darkroom since the early 1930s. He carried that forward by being a master at Photoshop, preparing and fixing photos for many family members. He took his grandchildren fishing and encouraged them in their careers.

Visitation was from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. A funeral service followed at 7:30 p.m. Interment will at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Greenwood Cemetery in Bureau.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be used in accordance of Robert’s wishes.

For information, call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com.

STANDARD — Raymond “Ray” William Barnes, 89, of Standard died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Ray was born Sept. 7, 1926, in Standard to Harry and Liz (Bean) Barnes. He married Marge Steinbach on June 21, 1947, at St. Patrick’s Church in LaSalle.

He served in the U.S. Navy at the Great Lakes Navel Base. Ray was the owner and operator of Barnes Trucking in Standard from 1944 to 1983. He was road commissioner for Granville Township for more than 30 Raymond years and retired in 2008.

Barnes Ray was a member of the Standard Fire Department for more than 60 years, the Ladd Moose Lodge, Sacred Heart Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus. He was a former teamster for Local 722 and past trustee for the village of Standard from 1965 to 1985.

Surviving are his wife, Marge of Standard; four daughters, Linda (Jim) Carboni of Granville, Leeann (Rich) Weddell of Hennepin, Jean (Ron) DiPietro of Princeton and Mary Kay (Tom) Nestler of Spring Valley. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Esther, Gladys, Lucille and Shirley; two brothers, Jim and Alvin; and one granddaughter, Nichole.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A bell service for fire departments will be at 6 p.m. with a walk through, line-up will start at 5:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. An additional visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., with prayers at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Richie Weddell, Chris Weddell, Aaron Weddell, Jimmy Carboni, Andrew Carboni, Matthew Carboni, Michael DiPietro and Steven Nestler.

Contributions may be made to his family. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals. com.

TISKILWA — Jamie L. Peed, 32, of Tiskilwa passed away Monday, Jan 18, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident.

She was born July 18, 1983, in Kewanee to Frederick and Alicia (Finin) Peed.

Jamie grew up in Neponset. She loved to work as a cook at the Station House in Kewanee and the Indian Valley Inn in Tiskilwa.

Jamie Peed She is survived by her parents; one brother, Jarrett Peed of Delaware; her maternal grandparents, Doyle Finin of Princeton and Madolyn Keller of Kewanee; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Donald and Gloria Peed; and her maternal stepgrandmother, Jacquline Finin.

Cremation has been accorded and services will be private and at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the family, which may be forwarded to Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www. norbergfh.com.

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Marion A. “Holly” Hollingsworth, 81, formerly of Princeton, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Birmingham, Ala. He was born on March 5, 1934, in Kirklin, Ind. He is survived by two daughters, Ami (Rex) Chamberlain of Princeton and Marti (Steve) Brandt of Farmer City; one granddaughter, Katie (George) Kritikos of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandsons, Ben (Lesa) Brandt of Mahomet and Tim (Samantha) Brandt of Danvers; one great-grandson; and one sister, Pat (Jerry) Ostler of Frankfort, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Hollingsworth, and three sisters. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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Deer accidents

Joanna Owens

WALNUT — Joanna L. Owens, 55, of Walnut died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 30, 1960, in Sterling, she was the daughter of Donald Kramer and Judy (Matthews) Barnes. She married Jerry Owens on Dec. 27, 1997, in Ohio, Ill. Joanna worked for Harper-Wyman for 22 years and later was a nutrition education community worker with the University of Joanna Owens Illinois Extension for seven years.

Joanna enjoyed decorating, working in her yard and always helping others. She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandson, Kaden.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Jerry, of Walnut; her father, Donald Kramer of Walnut; two daughters, Amber (James) Buss of El Paso and Emily (Michael) Zuhr of Roselle; a brother, Tim (Shannon) Kramer of Sterling; a stepsister, Stacey Hans of Sterling; her grandson, Kaden Buss of El Paso; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother; a brother, Dean Kramer; a stepbrother, Jim Chapman; and her stepmother, Joanne Kramer.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Moore officiating. Cremation rites will follow the ceremony.

A memorial has been established in her memory to the Prophetstown Food Pantry.

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

Jamie Peed

Marion Hollingsworth

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Accidents

Leslye A. Mack, 54, of Princeton and a semi trailer were involved in an accident on Route 40 near Route 92 at 8:58 a.m. Jan. 12.

Dihatza M. Quinones Cordova, 28, of DePue was involved in an accident on Route 29 near 3075 East Street at 5:40 a.m.

Jan. 14.

Lawrence J. Partoll, 63, of Hennepin struck a deer on Route 26 near Interstate 180 at 9:47 p.m. Jan. 8.

Elliott T. Baumgartner, 37, of Serena struck a deer laying in Obituary deadlines: Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for the roadway on Interstate 180 near Interstate 80 at 7:42 a.m.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Picture perfect I have a friend who has a ton of framed photographs in her home. I love looking at them. They are filled with smiling faces looking at the camera. The expressions are genuine in each photo. I smile back at those faces, almost like they can see me studying their faces and returning their heartfelt expressions.

Those photographs of familiar faces warm that home. They speak of love, pride and happiness, although I know life has not always been so picture-perfect for her.

Still, the photos capture a single moment in time, when life — at that moment — was happy, and ultimately memorable.

Every time I’m at her house, I usually Terri Simon comment on how impressed I am with her collection of family photos.

I love going to a home and seeing family photos displayed — on tables, on the mantle, on the walls, in nooks and crannies around a house. While I personally enjoy those abstract photos of people — an image caught in time when an unexpected shutter snapped and captured a particular moment, I also like those more formal family photos, where the entire family has gathered, and a professional photographer has taken a picture of the whole gang. Usually in those photos, everyone is on their best behavior and are wearing what I like to refer to as their “Sunday best.”

Sometimes, all their outfits are even color coordinated — I like to think someone in the family (probably the mom) wanted the ultimate result to match the room where the family portrait would be displayed. I also imagine that Mom was the only one tickled about the photo sitting, instinctively knowing that someday everyone would be glad they had that picture on which to reflect.

Those family photos are priceless treasures. I remember going to homes of my friends when I was much, much younger and studying those framed photographs. I remember being kind of jealous, since there was seldom any room in our frugal farm budget for a family photo at a professional photo studio. On top of that, it would have been a cold day in the place down below to get my grandfather to shirk his bib overalls and put on a suit (suits were for funerals and weddings), not to mention tolerate the length of time we collectively would have had to spend to sit for a family portrait. As I look back – even if someone did press the issue — it would have never happened.

But on the flip side of that picture-perfect world, there were several snapshots taken during that time.

Occasionally, some seem rather posed, but by and large, they are just dear loved ones who glanced at the camera long enough to get their picture taken and then went on about their life. Ultimately, the roll of film would be taken to Nelson Drug Store in Princeton, and in a week or so, an envelope would come home with our pictures inside. I remember gathering around the dining room table as we examined each picture.

I don’t remember many — if any — of those photos ending up in frames. Instead, they were tucked away in photo albums, boxes, sent in an envelope to faraway relatives ... and other than that, I don’t know what happened to most of them. I do know I still have quite a few old photos in a box — waiting patiently for me to put them in an album for safe-keeping.

But today, it’s different. The majority of us — even though we might own a real camera — use our cell phones to capture a moment. And why not? It’s easy. It’s convenient. And 99 percent of the time, our phones are handy, compared to the camera that lives quietly in our closet, just waiting for us to take it out of the bag and actually point and shoot a real photograph.

But while I like the convenience of the cell phone photos, the problem is that the photos seldom get printed. In other words, those images live inside our phones, never ever to be printed, framed, displayed ... ever. That’s kind of sad. Oh sure, they may live on Facebook or be attached to an email, but to actually have a home filled with familiar faces in frames is rare.

It’s a picture-perfect world, my friends. And even when it’s not, those faces you love deserve a special place in your picture-perfect home ... Point, shoot, print and frame. Someday, I think you — or somebody else — will be glad you did.

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

When you find a place you never want to leave Princeton ...

It’s that town Have you seen the new billboard on Interstate 80 promoting Princeton? It captures the spirit and affection of this town in a way that almost anyone can accept. Congratulations to the Princeton Chamber Tourism Committee for finding just the right words and pictures to do the job.

Why does it work so well? Because it helps people think about the future as well as the past, and it makes it all personal. It reminds us the friendly faces and places of Princeton are worthy of our attention.

Ask anyone who has come back here. They will tell you about the character of the town — and its many characters What’s the attraction? Actually, there are many. For some, it’s the views of corn and soybean fields; the 360 degrees of starry night skies that you can barely see anywhere else.

For others, it’s the people they knew as children — the storekeepers, hair stylists and barbers, pharmacists and pastors, and the chance to revisit those memories.

If the visitors are relatively new, they can still find a treasure trove of goodwill that has been here all along. Whether they are new residents or tourists, they can rediscover the notion that hometown decency and common interests can endure. Those qualities are easier to find here than in the fast pace of big cities.

It’s all about a sense of community… and hospitality.

Hospitality, you ask? Yes. It means feeling welcome. Making sure that the hundreds of thousands of people who stop by here stay a little longer to experience what only one town in the world has to offer.

The list of more obvious local assets includes the Princeton Public Library, Festival 56, the ZTour; the Apollo Theater, Perry Memorial Hospital, Gateway Services; local churches, and some public servants who go far beyond the call of duty.

Long-time residents will also tell you about community strengths like the Metro Center and CPASA, the network of networks concerned about the health and safety of our fellow citizens. Our neighbors will also happily recommend downtown shops and eating establishments that take care of their everyday customers as honored guests.

The truth is, the list of people, places and things worth honoring is much longer than those examples.

They offer good products, reasonable prices and local knowledge

that is rarely, if ever, found in chain stores or Amazon. And the money that passes through their books has much greater impact on the quality of life here than the millions of dollars that fly away through out-ofstate corporations.

Making it a habit to think local first — and act on that thought — can make a tremendous difference.

Instead of online clicks to Amazon or big box stores somewhere else, we can choose to do business with the people on Main Street and throughout Bureau County. After all, they have chosen to serve us first.

The I-80 billboard offers both a challenge and an invitation that all of us — returnees, newcomers, visitors, children and young people of all ages — can respond to.

We can choose to know each other by names, faces and good deeds. And when we do make that choice, the rewards multiply.

That’s the glue that makes the message on the billboard stick.

Rick Brooks is a resident of Princeton. He may be reached at rbrooksster@gmail.com.

Rauner earns an ‘incomplete’ In his first year, Gov. Bruce Rauner shook up the status quo. In his second, he and the Legislature need to cooperate to find solutions for Illinois’ problems.

When Bruce Rauner was sworn into office as Illinois governor a year ago, he said: “Each person here today and all those throughout the state will be called upon to share in the sacrifice, so that one day, we can again share in Illinois’ prosperity. We all must shake up our old ways of thinking.”

There was sacrifice in Rauner’s first year as governor, but it did not come from cutbacks and austerity — rather, from things breaking down.

It was a year in which Rauner proved adept at disrupting the workings of state government, but not in working with the majority Democrats to pass meaningful legislation that would change the state’s direction.

Is our state better off a year into Rauner’s first term than when he took office? The answer is debatable and largely depends on how easy or difficult you expected it would be for Rauner to accomplish his goals.

Rauner, a Republican, promised to shake things up in Springfield. No more status quo. He was going to run Illinois like a business and turn around our state, which continues to deal with unprecedented financial difficulties.

Rauner’s first year will be remembered for operating more than half the year without a state budget, which has led to increased spending through court orders and piecemeal funding, and a lot of pain for the state is social service agencies, some of which have closed doors they say will not be reopened.

The impasse continues.

Democratic leadership in Springfield, namely House Speaker Michael Madigan, passed a fiscal 2016 budget with a $4 billion deficit between expenses and revenue. Status quo in Illinois.

Rauner rejected the budget and the status quo, which he was elected to do.

Neither side has budged since then.

Democrats want a combination of cuts and a tax increase to settle the budget deficit. Rauner is open to increasing taxes if he gets his suggested reforms, saying he won’t “put in a significant new tax and change nothing.”

Those reforms deal with reducing the cost of doing business in Illinois, limiting the power of unions, and establishing term limits for lawmak-

ers.

They are the kind of reforms voters elected Rauner to enact. By putting him into office, voters expressed a desire to change how business is conducted in Springfield.

To think change would come quickly or without pain, considering power in the General Assembly is held by Democrats Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, would not be a fair expectation.

If Rauner were to be graded for his first year in office, he’d get an “incomplete” because of the budget impasse and growing pension liability.

There is no doubt the state needs a budget. It needed a budget seven months ago.

There’s no doubt Rauner and Republican leadership along with Madigan and Democratic leadership need to treat the situation with more urgency.

In his first year, Rauner has made good on his promise to shake things up. In his second, he needs to show he also can work with the Legislature to create a new order that works for the people of Illinois.

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Life&Arts Princeton library will hold program on Jan. 28 PRINCETON — Are you wondering what to do with those old books on your shelves? Some books can be donated to the Princeton Public Library for the Friends Book Sale, but what about those text books, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, or other volumes that aren’t candidate for resale?

Come to the Princeton Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, and learn three

ways to creatively upcycle those books into DIY Book Crafts, taught by librarian Ellie Barbeau.

The Princeton Public Library is located at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. All programs at the library are free and open to all. For more information on upcoming programs and on Princeton Public Library services, go to www.theprincetonlibrary. org or call 815-875-1331.

4-H club will host chili supper on Jan. 30 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club will host a chili/soup supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton.

Traditional chili, vegetarian chili and chicken noodle soup will be served

by the 4-H’ers.

Tickets for the event are $5, and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Desserts will be provided with the meal. Children 4 and under eat free.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club in Princeton.

New officers — The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club installed new officers in December. See Page 8.

Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their accomplishments. See who they are on Page 9.

Community Notes Coffeehouse performance PRINCETON — The Princeton Coffeehouse will present singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and admission is $15. Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee will be available. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

Foreign Language Fair MANLIUS — Bureau Valley will host its annual Foreign Language Fair on Thursday, March 3, in the commons area of the high school.

Mexican and German food buffets will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meals will feature tacos and bratwurst, with all the fixings, and start at $4. Carry-outs will be available. Designed to be a “family-friendly” event, fair-goers can enjoy free ethnic crafts, music and dance. Entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the high school at 815-445-4004.

Movie night in Sheffield

Breakfast in Ohio

SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will present a movie night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31, at the UCC Parish. Admission is free. The movie will be “Where Hope Grows.” Popcorn and drinks will be provided or you may bring your favorite snacks to share.

OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 E. Howard

St. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs to order, ham, toast, applesauce, milk, juice and coffee.

Tickets are $6 per person.

Breakfast in Walnut WALNUT — The Walnut Fire Department will host an all-you-caneat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 14, at the fire station. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12.

Motorcycle swap meet STERLING — Twin Rivers ABATE will have its ninth annual motorcycle swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway in Ster-

ling. Admission is $5, with 12 and under free. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be available. To be a vendor or for more information, call 815-716-3588 or 815-8751386.

PHS prom meeting PRINCETON — Any Princeton High School parent interested in helping out with the PHS prom this year is invited to attend the first meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the PHS cafeteria. Any PHS parent is more than welcome as we need as much help as possible to make this event happen. Questions may be directed to Tracy Hammitt by calling 815-878-3959 or Kelly Brown by calling 815-303-6633.

Make Someone Happy • Happy 44th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 24, to Julie Burcham of Spring Valley.

• Happy 22nd birthday on Monday, Jan. 25, to Tanner Wilson of Sheffield.

• Happy birthday on Saturday, Jan. 23, to our dad, Marc. Have a good one. Love, Kelsea and Kody.

• Happy birthday on Saturday, Jan. 23, to Marc Mongan. Hope it’s a great day. Love you, Mom and George.

Thanks Neighbor Thank you!

To the Editor, Thank you to the lady who paid for my groceries on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Margaret Moats Bureau

Rob bertt “Gu unny, Bo ob O,, Bob de Bob b de Bob”” Thiry Robert Ma arc cel Thiry, 88 8 of Sheffield wen nt ho ome to join his Lord d att 2pm Thursday, January 14 4, 2016 at the LaSallle Ve eterans Hom me.

Robert was born October 12 2, 1927, in Ottawa to Marc cel and Alice e Fern (Maltas) Thiry y. He was united in ma arriage to Don nna Mae Ellis on July 11, 1947 7 in Ottawa. d his countrry with Unitted Sta ates s Marines Co orp From September 26 6, 1945 until Bob served gust 13, 1967. He jo oined the Marine Corp when he was seve enteen. Bob served during Aug World War II, Korea, and did two tours in n Vietnam. He retire ed frrom the Marine Corp as a nny Se erge ean nt.

Gun He worked d as an n electrrician/p plumber and also o ta aught his professio on at a college nville,, NC. He later worrked for the city y of Jacksonville as a meter read der. in Jackson b enjo oyed fi fishing, bo owling, sightseeiing, and going to birthd day parties. He Bob e Princeton n Wesle eyan Churc ch when he moved back to Illinois from attended the na. His laughte er and joy in the little thing gs willl be greatly mis ssed.

North Carolin e is survive ed by one son, David Th hiry off Nortth Caro olina, two grand dchildren,Donna He utts and DeAnna a (Michael) Bu Cooke of Arizona; four grreat children, David Cooke, grandc y Butts, Troy Bu utts, and Cory Alyssa Munsey y of Arizona; one brother Jimmy any nieces and nephews, and his of Texas, ma care giverr/friend Barb. arents, his He was preceded in death by his pa s, his daughter, Viicki, seven wiffe of 44 years ette, Clara, Bettty, Rita, Glennie, sisters, Jeane d Jeannie, and d four brothers, Shirley and nd Donnie.

Chuck, Francis, Bill an emation was accorded and a memorial Cre service will be held at the Prrinceton Wesleyan n Church on n Sunday, Jan nuary 24, 2016 at he Fiocchi Je ensen Funeral Ho ome is in 4pm. Th gements. charrge of arrang anks to Kathy y S., Hazel W. and d Special tha Dawn B.

BASEBAL LL CHAMPIONS - Maj. S. R. Lauer, Station Special Services Offifificcer, presents Lt. Col. S. G. Nickolay, CO of MAG-14, with the 1959 baseball champions’ trophy. Members of the championship MAG-14 team are (kneeling l to r) Shorty Fenn, Tom Meneski, Jim McLaughlin, and manager Bob Thiry. Standing are (l to r) Nick, Krinock, Ed Majewski, Chuck Daraghy, Charlie Moore and Jim Wilson

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Births Announced Wittenauer

PJWC installs new officers for 2016 PRINCETON — The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club recently installed new officers for 2016. The installation took place at the club’s annual Christmas party in December.

Jeanette T. Wells, GFWC Illinois Director Elect of Junior Clubs, was the guest, conducting new officer installations. All incoming officers were given a Fleur De Lis ornament as the Fleur De Lis is incoming president Trisha Schafer’s symbol for the 2016 administration.

New officers are Sherena Smith), treasurer; Mallory Wassmann, secretary; Gail Jagers, president elect; Trisha Schafer, president; and Laura Orr, chairman of the board.

Club members exchanged Christmas socks stuffed with small gifts, and participated in a potluck and ugly sweater contest.

Sweater contest winners were Jeanette Wells, Julie Davis and Heather Munn.

Donnie and Sarah (Jones) Wittenauer of Van Orin are the parents of a daughter born Jan. 18 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Grubar Scott and Jessica (Ellerbrock) Gruber are the parents of a son born Jan. 20 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Orientation meeting Jan. 27 at BVHS Photo contributed

New officers for 2016 for the Princeton Junior Woman’s Club are Sherena Smith (from left), treasurer; Mallory Wassmann, secretary; Gail Jagers, president elect; Trisha Schafer, president; and Laura Orr, chairman of the board.

PJWC Outgoing President Laura Orr was recognized and presented with a scrapbook of her club year, activities and achievements. Incoming president Trisha Schafer

was pinned.

Mallory Wassman was recognized as 2015 Junior of the Year and Sherena Smith was recognized in 2015 for Outstanding Junior Service.

PJWC is beginning its 45th year of service as a GFWC Club. Schafer’s theme for 2016 is “Princeton Junior Woman’s Club 45 - and STILL in Fashion!

1971-2016.”

Abandoned cemeteries — Where are they now?

DIXON — The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will host a program on abandoned cemeteries at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in the second floor conference room at KSB Hospital.

Topics will include: Where are these forgotten cemeteries that

housed our ancestors located and what has happened to them? Many of them have been desecrated by being plowed over or had buildings erected on them. What can we do to restore them? Anyone with information on cemeteries in the area should call Carol Chandler at 815-994-2030.

The conference room is handicapped accessible and the public is welcome. Refreshments will be served and there is no fee. For more information, call the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society library at 815-284-1134 or stop by 113 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon.

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MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School has announced an upcoming orientation meeting for incoming freshmen and their parents is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the high school auditorium.

Students and parents from Bureau Valley North, Bureau Valley South and Bradford Junior High have been invited to attend.

The tentative curriculum guide for next year will be available. Scheduling procedures, graduation requirements and the 8 Block schedule will be explained.

Aimee Stoller, school counselor, and Eric Lawson, principal, along with teachers from various departments, will answer questions presented by the audience.

ALA receives donations PRINCETON — For the past year, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton has donated treat bags to all Bureau County veterans in nursing homes.

Each month, the veterans in nursing homes receive a bag of treats with their names on the bag along with a branch of service. In December, clothing or blankets are given

along with the treat.

The Unit thanked all those who have given personal donations of money and treats for the veterans. Money collected from poppy sales is put into this fund. Expenses for this project in 2015 was $1,183.31. Monthly treats consist of homemade treats, candy, fruit and drinks.

St. Margarett’s Centter for Famiily Heallth Family Medicine, OB/GYN, and Convenient Care in One Location

Opening Jan 25

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St. Margaret’s Health always strives to bring exceptional care and facilities closer to you and your family. St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health will provide Princeton and the surrounding communities with a full range of primary care for all ages, including walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses, along with comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care for women. Expanded lab services and diagnostic testing, including digital x-ray and OB sonograms, will also be offered on-site.

Together, board-certified physicians Benjamin Shepherd, MD, and Ralph Narinedhat, MD, along with Tamara Workman, PA-C, a certified physician assistant, will bring complete family care to the new center.

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Conveniently located on Main Street in the Old Sullivan’s Building, less than a mile south of Interstate 80.

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Education Briefs SVCC releases honors lists Three area students DIXON — Sauk Valley Community Colreceive degrees lege has released its president’s list and

PEORIA — Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing awarded degrees during its December 2015 graduation ceremony. Three area students were awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees — Trevor Mills of LaMoille, who graduated cum laude; Laura Stouffer of Arlington; and Erin Welsh of Princeton.

Roth named to dean’s list GREENVILLE, S.C. — Holly Roth, a freshman cross-cultural service major of Mendota, was among approximately 890 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2015 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.0-3.74 grade point average.

Sprung receives degrees AMES, Iowa — At Iowa State University’s winter commencement ceremonies, 2,001 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,638 undergraduate degrees, 252 master’s degrees, and 111 doctor of philosophy degrees.

Ethan Sprung of LaMoille received a Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, and a Bachelor of Science, Biology.

Bradley University dean’s list PEORIA — Bradley University in Peoria has released its fall semester dean’s list.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Area students included on the list were David Hartsough of Princeton and Genevieve Prushinski of Princeton.

dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester.

Area students included on the full-time president’s list with a 4.0 grade point average were: Lacey DeVenney of Buda; Josh Weber of Ohio; Christine Olson and Allisa Stoller of Sheffield; and Katelyn DeBrock of Wyanet.

Area students included on the part-time president’s list with a 4.0 grade point average were: Cheyanne Taylor of Malden; Haley Monier of Ohio; Rachel Brummel of Sheffield; Amanda Gropp of Spring Valley; and John Brown, Danielle Grobe and Joshua Harr of Walnut.

Area students included on the full-time president’s list with a 3.75 grade point average of better were: Chase Pierce of Walnut.

Area students included on the part-time president’s list with a 3.75 grade point average of better were: Heidi James of Princeton.

Area students included on the full-time dean’s list with a 3.5 to 3.749 grade point average were: Brody Anderson of Ohio; and Frankie Alfano and David Dzurisin of Walnut.

Illinois Wesleyan announces fall 2015 dean’s list BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington has released its dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. Students included on the dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight A’s.

Area students included on the list were Herman Emmerling II, Landon Piccatto and Kathy Tun, all of Spring Valley.

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Ashley Choate named Voice of Democracy winner Hall High School English teacher Ann Maller had her students participate in the “Voice of Democracy” contest. Entrants used the prompt “My Vision For America” and completed a written essay along with a recorded audio version. Entries were judged on originality, content and delivery. This year’s winner, Ashley Choate, proudly accepts her $100 check and a certificate from “Voice of Democracy” chairman Frances Belcher (left) and president of Peru VFW Post 8232 and Ladies Auxiliary Donna Mueller. After being notified of the winning entry, Maller said, “Ashley’s essay presents a powerful and moving vision filled with optimism and hope for America’s future.“ Choate’s parents are Bill and Melissa McLain of Spring Valley.

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Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship offered

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Girl Scouts donate hats and mittens Girl Scout Troop 1652 donated hats and mittens to the Bureau County Health Department for kids who come in without. Pictured (front row, from left) are Karlee Henkins, Carmi Bohnsack, Lexi Henkins, Caine Bohnsack and Ellie Welte; (second row) Aryal Phillips, Olivia Giaquinto, Rylee Landrus and Sadie Foehring; and (back row) Katrina Rudolph, Jasmine Dalrymple, Caitlin Meyer, Heather Heider, Erin Dove and Payton Prusak.

PHS announces scholarships PRINCETON — The application for the 2016-17 Princeton Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Ruth E. Patterson Lang Scholarship Fund is now available.

The application can be obtained either in the Princeton High School guidance office, 103 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, or from the PHS guidance website, www. phs-il.org, at the scholarship link.

Awards will be given with the purpose of assisting students at an accredited postsecondary institution with the goal of completing a four-year degree program.

Graduates and current seniors at Princeton Township High School 500 are eligible to apply for scholarship consideration. Additionally, graduates and seniors at LaMoille High School, Berlin Township, are eligible for the Ruth E. Patterson Benevolent Fund. View the application online for additional criteria.

All completed applications must be returned to Debra Dullard in the Princeton High School guidance office no later than noon on Friday, May 20.

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PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced it is offering scholarships to area students majoring in agriculture.

Over the last 21 years, the Foundation has awarded $70,000 to deserving college students. Last year alone the Foundation distributed $6,000 to area students.

Again this year is a graduate student scholarship, which will benefit Bureau County students further their education in agriculture. Application requirements are the same as the general scholarship.

In addition to the scholarship program, the Foundation also helps local teachers with agricultural classroom programs. As well as help fund a Summer Ag Institute for teachers. The Summer Ag Institute teaches teachers about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their lesson plans

for their classroom.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must be a Bureau County Farm Bureau member or a dependent of a Bureau County Farm Bureau member and must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field.

Applications are available by contacting the guidance counselors at school systems in Bureau County, the ag advisor at the school, advisors at state colleges and universities or by contacting the Bureau County Farm Bureau office.

Applications are also available by email if you contact the Farm Bureau office.

Applications need to be postmarked by Feb. 26. If the application will be hand delivered to the office, it must be in the office by 4 p.m. Feb. 26.

For more information, or to receive an application, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

Zearing Scholarship applications are now available from ROE ATKINSON — Applications for the Delyte K. and Robert 1. Zearing Scholarship are now available from the Bureau, Henry, and Stark Regional Office of Education #28.

Any Bureau County resident who graduates from one of the high schools in Bureau County, including the Illinois Math and Science Academy, who has applied and been accepted for admission to the University of Illinois is eligible to apply for the Zearing Scholarship.

Completed applications must be

received by the Bureau, Henry, and Stark Regional Office of Education on or before May 2. Completed materials should be sent to the regional office at 107 S. State St., Atkinson, IL 61235.

To obtain a Zearing Scholarship brochure and application, call the ROE at 309-936-7890.

The Zearing Scholarship is administered by the trust department of Heartland Bank and Trust Co. (formerly Citizens National Bank) in Princeton and Angie Zarvell, regional superintendent for Bureau, Henry and Stark counties.

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 • 11 Leaderboard — See page 14 for the BCR Leaderboard for a list of the top area wrestlers.

Girls basketball: Princeton 39, Newman 29

Tigresses’ defense stymies Comets

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Princeton senior Tyler Webster puts the moves on L-P on the way to a tech fall at 132 Thursday at Prouty Gym.

Wrestling roundup

Mat masters

Hartmann, Tigers pin one on L-P

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Shaylynn Hartmann came through when the Princeton Tigers need her most Thursday, Jan. 21, at Prouty Gym. The PHS freshman used a pin at 1:52 at 106 pounds to clinch the Tigers 36-34 first win over their former NCIC rivals in coach Steve Amy’s eight years at PHS. Hartmann, the daughter of PHS assistant coach Skee, a former Tiger grappler, has only been wrestling for two weeks after making weight.

“It all came down to Shaylynn and she did a great job getting the pin when we needed her,” Amy said.

The Tigers, who received honorable mention in this week’s state rankings, also defeated the Polo Mar-

cos 46-27 to claim its eighth straight victory.

PHS built a 21-10 lead and clung to a 30-28 edge until giving away a forfeit at heavyweight to set the stage for Hartmann’s match-winner against the No. 10 2A ranked Cavs.

Seniors Tyler Wood (19-2 tech fall) and Luke Marselle (10-8) got the Tigers going with wins in the first two matches at 113 and 120.

Tyler Webster (132) won by a 15-0 tech fall at 5:44, Austin Wetsel (145) claimed a 7-2 decision, Peyton Hammerich (152) scored a 20-4 tech fall at 4:18, Chase Tatum (195) won by fall at 3:50 and Chaz Williams (220) won 2-1.

Wood (12-2), Marselle (0:26 fall), Wetsel (by forfeit) and Hartmann (forfeit) went 2-0 with wins over the Marcos. Elias San Juan (126) and

Brody Spencer (170) both won by falls in the Tigers’ 46-27 victory.

“We did a great job of continuing to battle. We had guys going after bonus points late in the match and those are the type of things that win big duals late in the year,” Amy said.

“Chase (Tatum) did a great job continuing to work hard in his match and got a huge pin to end the match against one of their better wrestlers.

Chaz (Williams) had a nice overtime win to keep us in the dual.”

At Seneca: The PC/Hall co-op fell 37-30 Wednesday, Jan. 20. Luke McCook (160) and Evan Kiphart (195) both won by fall and Jimmy Hewitt (138) won by injury default.

Eric Cissell (220) and Ellian Rivera (285) both claimed forfeit wins.

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Inauguration party Lady Bruins win first TRAC bowling title

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

KEWANEE — The Three Rivers Athletic Conference hasn’t had a girls bowling championship as it only fields three bowling teams, but the three coaches wanted to try something different this year.

That something different resulted in the St. Bede Academy Lady Bruins being crowned the first TRAC girls bowling conference champions with a score of 2,379 Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Dura Bowl in

“It was the first time these girls have ever won anything for bowling so they were excited.”

St. Bede coach Buck Emmerling

Kewanee.

The Bruins edged out their only two other teams in competition as second place Hall (2,118 pins) edged

out third place Kewanee (1,850) by 268 pins.

“It was the first time these girls have ever won anything for bowling so they were excited,” St. Bede coach Buck Emmerling said. “It was nice to get the win and see the girls bowl really well. We’ve done Baker games before and this was the highest they have ever scored so it was good for them to perform really well as a team as we get ready for regional time,” The Baker games con-

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STERLING — The Princeton Tigresses scored 39 points and lost Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Rockridge (4639). They came back and scored 39 again two nights later and won at Newman.

The difference, defense.

The Tigresses held the Lady Comets to 13 points in the first half and 16 in the second half to pull away to a 39-29 victory.

And while Newman junior standout Kelsey Simpson got her 15 points, she had to work for them.

“Brianna Legner, Michaela Strom and Anna Murray did a great job of defending Simpson. She was going to get shots and make shots, but we wanted her to work for them and also make the rest of the team work to score,” Princeton coach Jeff Ohlson said. “I thought our defensive intensity was good the whole night and we rebounded the ball well late on both ends to put us in a good position.”

Simpson didn’t shoot particularly well when she got her open looks, but Newman coach Brandon Kreczmer said the Tigresses had a lot to do with it.

“They changed their defenses up to keep us off balanced,” he said.

The win snapped a three-game skid in Three Rivers Conference play, improving the Tigresses to 9-11, 3-8.

“It was nice to get a good road win and road conference win. It was a good team win,” Ohlson said.

The fast break proved to be the Tigresses’ answer offensively in the second half.

​BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Princeton senior Ivy Rhodes eyes the hoop in Thursday’s game at Sterling Newman. The Tigresses won 39-29.

Michaela Strom scored on a wide open layup early in the third quarter.

Anna Murray then scored on the break, passed to Strom, who made 1-2 free throws, and then dumped off to Courtney Oeder for another inside job to give the Tigresses a 23-16 edge.

“We attacked the basket and Anna did a good job of running the offense, handling the ball, distributing the ball to open teammates and also looking to score when she was given an opportunity,” Ohlson said.

A hoop by Legner put the Tigresses on top 27-20 at the end of three quarters.

Simpson hit a three early in the fourth quarter as the Lady Comets closed within 31-25, but they got no closer. Anna Murray hooped twice around an Ivy Rhodes inside shot as the Tigresses pulled away to victory.

Murray finished with 15 points with Oeder adding 10.

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St. Bede’s Emma Wilke helped the Lady Bruins roll to the first TRAC bowling championship Thursday in Kewanee.

BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

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Senior Spotlight Brianna Legner • Princeton High School Date/place of birth: May 20, 1998; Peru.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Parents, Dan and Sue Legner; brothers, Ian and Isaac.

Sports: Cross country, basketball, track.

Favorite sport and why: Cross country. I like to run, I love my teammates, the views in cross country are so pretty in the fall, and coach Hodge is a great coach.

Favorite food and where to get it: Lemon chicken, crab rangoon, fried rice and wonton soup from Oriental Garden.

Likes: Bacon, orange juice, biscuits and gravy, the color red, hair spray, music, Billy Joel, sleep.

Dislikes: Eggs, homework, cold weather, being hungry, Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Hodge (he believed I could do great things and taught me how to run) and coach Terando (he pushed me to be the best).

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My parents and grandparents. They come to everything and always support me.

Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Dylan O’Brien.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Amelia Earhart, I’m just curious where she ended up at; Marilyn Monroe, she was really pretty and confident; Mark Twain, his books are interesting.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Friends.

The last song I listened to: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.

People would be surprised to know: I can stand on my toes.

I stay home to watch: “Bones.”

Ruppert moves up at St. Bede

By Kevin Hieronymus

from around the area want to come and join our program.”

In a press release, SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal said, “Ruppert has approached this new opportunity with much excitement and solid plans to continue our strong program. We feel Rob will grow our student-athletes knowledge and passion for the game while guiding a great high school experience.

Rob’s experience in the past of working with many young people through the LaSalle Little League and directing their programs is very consistent with the established philosophy of St. Bede athletics.”

Ruppert, 56, has been coaching girls softball for five years in the LaSalle Little League, including some travel ball with his daughter, Katie, 15, a SBA sophomore. His coaching career dates back to his teen years in the Oglesby Lit-

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When I need luck for a big game, I: Paint my nails orange and pray.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Jacob Bickett, because “when you’re good, you’re good.”

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was that redhead who laughed a lot.

Most embarrassing moment: When I played softball, I ran out to the outfield after batting with my helmet on and the umpire had to tell me it was still on.

Most unforgettable moment: Making it to sectionals again with my team this year and running in the worst weather ever, Ultimate sports fantasy: To run at state or in college.

What I would like to do in life: I’m going to IVCC, then transfer to a fouryear university to major in speech pathology and then come back to Princeton to be an assistant or coach cross country.

Three words that best describe me: Outgoing, energetic, determined.

St. Bede Academy has found its new head softball coach and it didn’t have to look far.

Rob Ruppert, who has served as an assistant coach in the program for the last two years, is moving on up to become the head coach. He succeeds Mike Urbanski, who was head coach for two years.

Ruppert called it a great opportunity with a group of seniors with a lot of varsity experience and some talent at the lower level.

“I’m looking forward to a good season,” Ruppert said.

“We will stress the importance of fundamentals at all levels.

I also want to work hard on defense, because we all know pitching and defense are vital to a team’s success.

“The staff would like to get back to the winning way so girls

tle League, and then he got involved in the LaSalle Little League Baseball in 1997 with his sons.

Ruppert, who is an auto/ truck mechanic by day, becomes the fourth head softball coach at the academy in five years, following Father Phillip Davey, Bill Prokup (2013) and Urbanski (2014-15).

He is the third assistant to move up at local schools, including Danny Kolb at Bureau Valley and Alyssa Rose at Princeton.

• In other area coaching notes, Tom Bauer has resigned as golf coach at Hall High School after eight years.

He said he would be open to returning to help if needed.

Bret Helms is returning to coach varsity baseball at Bureau Valley, a position he previously held from 2001-04.

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Princeton Women’s Masters Bowling

Hanson aims for Master’s 3-peat

By Kevin Hieronymus

title since 1999. She twice has won back-to-back titles (200203, 2014-15), but has never won three in a row.

“It sure would be nice to have a 3-peat. The field looks pretty good this year with some that haven’t bowled in awhile are coming back so nice to have them back,” said Hanson, who

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PRINCETON — The 2016 Princeton Women’s Masters Bowling Tournament hits the lanes at Pin Slitter Lanes Saturday, Jan. 23.

Two-time defending champ Cari Hanson seeks her eighth

also won the Masters in 1999, 2009 and 2011.

Last year, Hanson rolled up 94.06 Peterson points. Rounding out the top five were Melinda Camp (90.40), Anna Flaig (90.31), Chastidy Rotramel (86.20) and Cecilia Joretz (84.42).

Visit www.bcrnews.com/ sports for list of past winners.

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will now bring about the renovation of the existing ER. It will feature a new and much larger waiting room for patients and families, a Results Pending Area and a Family Consultation Room. Phase 2 will also include the construction of a new egress corridor that will route hospital traffic around the ER proper, greatly improving patient privacy.

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Basketball roundup

Lady Bruins

Hall, St. Bede win on the road

From Page 11 sisted of teams of five and each player was assigned two frames per game and 10 games were bowled in that style.

“Normally the girls roll their own games, but we felt like the college system where they use Bakers was better at gauging how good a team is so each girl rolled a game and then we did 10 Baker games,” Emmerling said. “It’s really the only type of team bowling out there and it really got our girls up and cheering for each other.”

Before the Baker games started, each girl rolled her own 10-frame game in order to crown varsity JV and varsity high game champion.

Kewanee freshman Gabrielle Cummings rolled a 133 to come out on top for the junior varsity high game and Hall’s Erin Biccochi marked a 172 to claim the varsity high game medal.

Although Hall ended up second in the standings, it still took home the only varsity personal accolade with Biccochi’s high game medal and Hall coach Monica Hrovat took positives from the day.

“We may not have bowled as well as we could, but we did some good things, and Binocchi in particular made her throws and hit her marks when she needed to,” Hrovat said.

The five bowlers that competed at the varsity level for the Bruins were senior Emma Wilke, juniors Kaytlin Converse and Jaci Cain and sophomores Hailey Ator and Maggie Smith.

Emmerling believes his whole team performed well during the Baker scoring portion of the night but said his anchor, Wilke, really

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St. Bede won the inaugural TRAC bowling championship Wednesday at Kewanee. Team members include Hailey Ator, Maggie Smith, Kaytlin Converse, coach Buck Emmerling, Jaci Cain, and Emma Wilke came through and recorded marks particularly in the 10th frame that allowed the team to continue to build a lead throughout the evening.

“You usually keep your best bowler to throw the 10th frame when you play Baker’s style and our anchor, Emma Wilke, came through in the 10th frame,” Emmerling said. “She made marks, threw a lot a of strikes and won us at least one game from her 10th frames.”

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Hall’s Erin Biccochi takes aim in Thursday’s TRAC bowling championship in Kewanee.

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Saige Barnett and Darcy Kepner each had eight points for the Storm. Addison Moreland and Christen Hurley added six each.

Tri-County Tournament: Host Peoria Christian edged Roanoke-Benson 29-25 in Thursday’s championship game in Peoria.

Ottawa Marquette beat Putnam County 49-34 for third place. Paige Veronda led PC with 18 points and Tori Smoode added 10.

DePue’s Marisol Rios made 16 of 25 free throws to finish as runner-up in the TCC Free-Throw Contest behind Midland’s Lauren Trimble (20-25).

DePue’s Alaina Marquez and Putnam County’s Paige Veronda were named to the all-tournament team.

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• Tiger tales: Newman won the soph prelim 54-24. ... The Tigresses will travel to the Storm Cellar at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, to face Bureau Valley, where Ohlson will be reunited with his old team and player, BV coach Tiffany Gonigam. He coached there from 2000-10 and came to PHS this school year. ... PHS has announced Monday’s game with Hall will be Senior Night.

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Hall 39, Riverdale 29: The Lady Devils led 27-9 by halftime and the Rams made the game a little closer with a 15-6 fourth-quarter edge.

Hall (14-4, 7-2) rode the scoring of Hunter Galassi (22 points) to move into third place in the TRAC standings.

St. Bede 56, Fulton 28: The Lady Bruins trailed 20-17 at halftime, but seized control with a 20-2 third-quarter edge, holding the Lady Steamers to a pair of free throws to go up 37-22. St. Bede owned the second half by a 39-8 tally.

Julia Pohar led SBA (13-11, 4-4) with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Chase Ludford added eight points.

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The Lady Comets (7-12, 3-7) scored the game’s first six points, but did not score again the rest of the first quarter.

The Tigresses used an 8-0 run to close out the first quarter. They outscored Newman 8-7 in the second quarter, with Anna Murray’s nifty behind-theback drive netting a 16-13 halftime lead.

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BCR Wrestling Leaderboard

Scoreboard Basketball

Here’s a look of the top area wrestlers. State-ranked wrestlers are shown with rankings.

106: Charles Korey (SB, Fr.) 17-8 Shaylynn Hartmann (PHS, Fr.) 8-5 113: Tyler Wood (P, Sr.) 22-6 #7 120: Luke Marselle (P, Sr.) 17-7 126: Elias San Juan (P, Jr.) 11-7 Jordan Elnicki (SB, Jr.) 8-9 132: Carter Funfsinn (SB, Jr.) 14-11 Tyler Webster (P, Sr.) 8-3 145: Austin Wetsel (P, Jr.) 18-5 #8 152: Peyton Hammerich (P, Fr.) 15-7 160: Luke McCook (H/PC, Sr.) 18-8 Daryl Senica (SBA, so.) 8-12 170: Camren Barto (SB, So.) 7-15 182: Nick Bouxsein (H/PC, Sr.) 14-9 195: Chase Tatum (P, Fr.) 17-6 Evan Kiphart (H/PC, Sr.) 21-6 220: Chaz Williams (P, Sr.)

22-7 #11 Eric Cissel (H/PC, So.) 16-10 Michael McCutcheon (SB, Sr.) 11-15 285: John Barnes (SB, Sr.) 24-0 #1 Elian Riveria (H/PC, Fr.) 16-5 Most takedowns: Wetsel (P) 49, Hammerich (P) 45, Wood (P) 39, Korey (SB) 28, McCook (H/PC) 24, Barnes (SB) 19, Funfsinn (SB) 17, Kiphart (HPC) 14, Elnicki (SB) 12, Senica (SB) 11, McCutcheon (SB) 9.

Most pins: Barnes (SB) 13, Williams (P) 12, Marselle (P) 9, McCook (H/PC 9, Kiphart (HPC) 9, McCutcheon (SB) 8, Riveria (H/PC) 7, Wood (P) 7, Nick Bouxsein (H/PC) 7, Korey (SB)7, Funfsinn (SB) 6, Cissell (H/PC) 6.

Most escapes: San Juan (P) 22, Korey (SB) 18, Funfsinn (SB) 17, Williams (P) 12, Wood (P) 10, Elnicki (SB) 10, Senica (DB) 10, McCutcheon (SB) 6, Barto (SB) 6.

Most reversals: Korey (SB) 15, Funfsinn (SB) 16, Barnes (SB) 9, Williams (P) 8, Wood (P) 5, McCutcheon (SB) 5.

PHS junior Austin Wetsel gets a grip on his man at 145 to earn a 7-2 decision over L-P Thursday at Prouty Gym. BCR photo/ Mike Vaughn

High school girls Three Rivers ........... Conf. All Kewanee ......................... 10-0 17-7 Sherrard .......................... 9-1 18-4 Hall ................................. 7-2 14-4 Erie ................................. 7-3 17-4 Amboy ............................. 7-3 15-6 Morrison .......................... 7-5 11-9 Bureau Valley .................. 6-4 12-10 St. Bede .......................... 4-4 13-11 Rockridge ........................ 4-6 9-14 Prophetstown................... 3-6 6-15 Newman .......................... 3-7 7-12 Princeton ......................... 3-8 9-11 Fulton .............................. 2-7 6-10 Riverdale ......................... 1-8 2-14 Orion ............................... 1-8 2-17 Thursday’s games Morrison 46, Bureau Valley 34 Erie 72, Prophetstown 38 Hall 39, Riverdale 29 Kewanee 54, Orion 34 Princeton 39, Newman 29 Sherrard 47, Rockridge 27 St. Bede 56, Fulton 28 At Sterling Princeton 18 8 11 12 - 39 Newman 6 7 7 9 - 29 PRINCETON (9-11, 3-8): S. Murray 0 0-0 0, A. Murray 7 0-0 14, Mall0 0-2 0, Strom 2 1-3 5, Tate 0 0-0 0, Legner 2 2-5 4, Ray 0 0-0 0, Hieronymus 0 0-0 0, Oeder 5 0-0 10, Rhodes 3 0-0 6. Totals: 14 3-10 39. Fouls: 9.

NEWMAN (7-12, 3-7): McKenna 1 0-0 2, Newman 0 2-2 2, Simpson 6 (2) 1-2 15, Jensen 0 1-4 1, Hinrichs 2 (1) 0-0 5, H. Wilson 1 0-0 2, L. Wilson 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 11 (3) 4-8 29.

SOPHS: Newman 54-24.

At Port Byron Hall 14 13 6 6 - 39 Riverdale 5 4 5 15 - 29 HALL (14-4, 7-2): Soldati 0 1-2 1, Lechner 3 0-0 6, Lusietto 1 2-4 4, Hoscheid 1 0-4 2, Barroso 2 0-0 4, Scheri 0 0-0 3, Galassi 6 7-9 13, Whightsil 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13-32 (1-11) 10-19 39.

Fouls: 9. Rebounds: 28 (7). Turnovers: 15.

SOPHS: Hall 32-21.

At Fulton St. Bede 6 11 20 19 - 56 Fulton 11 9 2 6 - 28 St. Bede (13-11, 4-4): Pohar 5 (4) 2-4 16, Sickley 1 1-2 3, Edwall 1 0-0 2, Mauck 1 0-0 2, Postula 0 0-0 0, Browning 0 0-0 0, Schupp 0 0-0 0, Morrow 3 0-1 6, Ludford 4 0-0 8, Bima 2 0-0 4, Pearson 2 0-0 4, Lau 2 0-0 4. Totals: 22 (5) 7-13 56. Fouls: 19.

SOPHS: Fulton 36-22.

Ay Morrison Bureau Valley 11 11 5 7 - 34 Morrison 12 13 7 14 - 46 BV (12-10, 6-4 TRAC): Wirth 0 0-0 0, Barnett 2 4-9 8, Wall 1 0-1 2, Dean 0 0-2 0, Williams 1 0-0 2, Dar. Kepner 3 2-5 8, Moreland 3 0-0 6, Hurley 3 0-0 6, Kolb 0 0-0 0, Muniga 0 0-0 0, Dana Kepner 0 2-2 2. Totals: 13 8-19 34.

Tri-County Conference Tournament at Peoria Christian THURSDAY: Consolation title - (5) Midland 35, (6) Henry/LW 29.

Third place - (3) Marquette 49, Putnam County 34. PC: Veronda 18, Smoode 10.

Title - (1) Peoria Christian 29, (2) Roanoke-Benson 25 All-Tournament team: Alaina Marquez (DePue), Paige Veronda (PC), Cassidy Murphy, Maddie Dougherty (Marquette), Kate Gastman, Madge Sullivan, Olivia Rossman (RB), Keseanna Watson, Madisyn Fischer, Jordan Myroth (Peo. Christian).

Little Ten Conference Tournament at Earlville MONDAY: #3 Serena 49, #6 LaMoilleOhio 41 THURSDAY: #1 Indian Creek def. #4 HBR #3 Serena (18-5) 44, #2 Newark 37 #5 Somonauk def. #9 Paw Paw #7 Earlville-Leland 32, #6 LaMoilleOhio (25 FRIDAY: Consolation title - #7 Earlville-Leland (11-10) vs. #5 Somonauk (6-11), 5 p.m. Third place - #2 Newark (16-7) vs. #4 HBR, 6:30 p.m. Title - #3 Serena (18-5) vs. #1 Indian Creek, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament at Annawan POOL A: (1) Annawan 4-0, (5) Princeville 3-1, (4) Galva 2-2, (8)

Ridgewood 1-3, (9) United 0-4. POOL B: (2) Wethersfield 4-0, (3) Stark County 3-1, (6) West Central 2-2, (7) Mercer County 1-3, , (10) ROWVA 0-4.

THURSDAY: Annawan 61, Galva 34 Mercer County 41, West Central 40 Wethersfield 48, Stark County 25 Princeville 54, Ridgewood 46 SATURDAY: 9th place - United vs.

Rowva, 1 p.m. 7th place - Ridgewood vs. Mercer County, 2:30 p.m. 5th place Galva vs West Central, 4 p.m. 3rd place - Princeville vs 3-1 Stark County, 5:30 p.m. Title - Annawan vs Wethersfield, 7 p.m.

Other area games Sycamore 57, LaSalle-Peru 37 High school boys Three Rivers ........... Conf. All Newman .......................... 6-0 18-2 St. Bede .......................... 6-1 13-4 Princeton ......................... 6-1 12-6 Orion ............................... 5-2 13-6 Rockridge ........................ 4-2 13-4 Hall ................................. 4-2 12-7 Kewanee .......................... 4-2 10-8 Morrison .......................... 4-3 8-9 Erie ................................. 3-3 11-10 Fulton .............................. 2-4 9-12 Bureau Valley .................. 1-5 4-15 Prophetstown .................. 1-6 7-12 Sherrard........................... 1-6 6-12 Amboy ............................. 1-6 3-14 Riverdale ......................... 1-6 8-11 Does not include Friday’s games

Friday’s games: Bureau Valley at Sherrard, Erie at Hall, Kewanee at Fulton, Riverdale at Morrison, St. Bede at Amboy Saturday’s games, Bureau Valley at Eastland, Hall at PC, Princeton at Erie Other area scores Midland at LaMoille/Ohio (Ohio) Junior high girls At Walnut 7TH GRADE: Prophetstown 36, Neponset 18. BVN (3-3): Dye 4, Vanous 4, Broers 4. Ptown: Glassbun 12, 8TH GRADE: BV North 42, Prophetstown 8. BVN (5-1): Ringle 14, Konneck 13, Sabin 10. Ptown: Barron 4.

Junior college At Oglesby WOMEN: Highland 65, IVCC 64. IVCC: Wolfe 10, Pavlovich 20, Wignes 17,

Bennett 4, E. Herrman 9, B. Herrman 4, Collins 0.

MEN: Highland 90 IVCC 68

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Junior high girls At Mendota 7TH GRADE: Mendota Northbrook def.

Princeton Logan 25-16, 25-17. B game: Mendota 15-10.

8TH GRADE: Princeton Logan def Mendota Northbrook 25-20, 25-12. B game: Mendota 15-13.

Wrestling

At Seneca Seneca 37 PC/Hall 30. 106/113 - double forfeit; 120 - Renee (S) def. Enriquez by fall 1:05, 126 - Casey (S) def. Lietner 10-9, 132 Daine (S) wbf, 138 - Hewitt (PC/H) wins by injury default, 145 Richardson (S) def. Just by fall 3:51, 152 - Aldrich (S) wbf, 160 - McCook (PC/H) def. Dooley by fall :55, 170 - Hasse (S) def. Berg 11-2, 182 - Sams (S) def.

Bouxsein fall 5:45, 195 - Kiphart (PC/H) def. McAlpine by fall 3:03, 220 - Cissell (PC/H) wbf, 285 - Rivera (PC/H) wbf.

At Princeton Princeton 36, L-P 34. 106 - Hartmann (P) pin Switz 1:52, 113 - Wood def.

Willalobos by 19-2 tech fall 3:31, 120 - Marselle (P) def. Samolinski 10-8, 126 - Washkowiak (L) def. San Juan 9-1, 132 - Webster def. Bridenbock by 15-0 tech fall at 5:44, 138 - Burris (L) pin Ebner 3:45, 145 - Wetsel def. Fitzgerald 7-2, 152 - Hammerich (P) def. Martinez 20-4 tech fall at 4:18, 160 - Farrari (L) wbf, 170 - Olsen (L) pin Spencer 3:39, 182 - Jenkins (L) wbf, 195 - Tatum (P) pin Holcract 3:50, 220 - Willams (P) def.

Cummings 2-1, 285 - Kasperski (L) wbf.

Princeton 46, Polo 27. 106 - Hartmann (Pr) wbf, 113 - Wood (Pr) def. Paul 12-2, 120 - Marselle (Pr) pin Sketo 0:26, 126 - San Juan (Pr) pin Stamm 1:38, 132 - Webster (Pr) wbf, 138 - Ebner (Pr) wbf, 145 - Wetsel (Pr) wbf, 152 - Ditzler (Po) pin Hammerich 3:41, 160 - double forfeit, 170 - Spencer (Pr) pin Atkins 3:00, 182 - Rucker (Po) wbf, 195 - Cain (Po) pin Tatum 2:42, 220 - Dominquez (Po) def. Willams (P) 3-2, 285 - Mosser (Po) wbf.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 20, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Shear Delight located at 112 Jackson Street, Walnut, IL 61376.

Dated this 20th day of January, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2016.

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Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 23, 2016.

Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executors and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 19th day of January, 2016.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Scott C. Stamerjohn and Glenda R. Boecher, Independent Executors 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICE The Princeton Park District will accept sealed bids on two (2) 2016 mid mount tractors one with a 5 foot mower deck the other with a six foot mower deck.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BARBARA J. ) STAMERJOHN, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-2 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Barbara J. Stamerjohn. Letters of Office were issued to Scott C. Stamerjohn, of 327 S. 16th Street, Quincy, IL 62301, and Glenda R. Boecher, of 1262 Forrest View Circle, Palatine, IL 60067, as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ) ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A ) CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING ) UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES ) OF AMERICA, ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES ) OF EARL H. SEAMAN; THELMA LEPINE, AS ) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF EARL HAROLD ) SEAMAN TRUST UTA DATED OCTOBER 18, ) 2001; DAWN M. SEAMAN; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 83 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF EARL H. SEAMAN; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you

and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS AND BEARINGS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESCRIPTION ONLY: BEGINNING AT AN IRON ROD AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 481.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 03 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 585.91 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 22.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 50

MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 43 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 91.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 37.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 405.73 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, A DISTANCE 580.65 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED 6.52 ACRE TRACT; THENCE SOUTH 87

DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 6.52 ACRE TRACT, 395.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 37.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF TERMINATION. TOGETHER WITH THE TENEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING. COMMON ADDRESS: 24880 300 East Street, Sheffield, IL 61361 P.I.N.: 01-34-100-002 and which said mortgage was signed by THELMA LEPINE, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF EARL HAROLD SEAMAN TRUST UTA DATED OCTOBER 18, 2001, DAWN M. SEAMAN, mortgagor, to Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County as Document No. 2010R00538; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Bureau County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

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Continued from page 16 Bureau County at Bureau County Courthouse 702 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356 on or before the February 16, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2705 I682059 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

NUMBERED SEVENTY (70) IN DALZELL’S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, HOWEVER, THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE OF SAID PREMISES, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 227 E. Iowa Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 P.I.N.: 18-35-364-007 and which said mortgage was signed by REBECCA M. DOOLEY, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin a Division of National City Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County as Document No. 2006R06645; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Bureau County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Bureau County at Bureau County Courthouse 702 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356 on or before the February 8, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 1096 I680994 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number COM IL 15 0281.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # COM IL 15 0281 I681250 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

ney Property is sold “AS IS”.

H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Spring Valley City Bank, ) An Illinois Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Sandra Pennell, Robert J. Pozzi, Sr., ) Barbara J. Pozzi, Unknown Owners and ) Non-Record Claimants or Other Unknown ) Occupants ) Defendants. ) NO. 2016-CH-1 SUMMONS FOR UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS OR OTHER UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS (NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, unknown owners and non-record claimants, or other unknown occupants, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 16 in Block 129 in Greenwood’s Addition to the City of Spring Valley, excepting and reserving the underlying coal and fireclay with the right to dig, mine and remove the same, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois) Commonly known as 300 W 3rd Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 Permanent Index No: 18-34-253-013 Said property is residential; said mortgage was made by Sandra Pennell and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in as Document #2011R00472; that Summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

An Affidavit has been filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court requesting summons be served upon unknown owners and non-record claimants, or other unknown occupants.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Princeton, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2016, a default may be taken against you and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer in said complaint. s//Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 1/4/16 Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St . Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 613632 Telephone (815) 323·4851 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 FORECLOSURE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED ) HOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE ) LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET- ) BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007- ) FF1, ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) REBECCA M. DOOLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) DEFENDANTS ) 15-CH-7 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, REBECCA M. DOOLEY and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT NUMBERED TWO (2) IN BLOCK

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMOS FINANCIAL LLC; ) PLAINTIFF )

vs. ) SHANNA R. PEREZ A/K/A SHANNA R. STONE, ) SILVIA CRUZ, ENRIQUE PEREZ, AND ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS; ) DEFENDANT ) 15CH 63 Address: 108 East St. Depue, IL 61322 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2015, I, Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois, will on February 18, 2016 at the hour of 11:30 A.M. at the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINE(9) IN BLOCK FOUR(4) IN BANSCHBACH’S SUBDIVISION OF THE VILLAGE OF DEPUE, COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID PREMESIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 108 East Street, Depue, IL 61322 P.I.N.: 17-35-316-011 The real estate is improved with a multi-family property.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $68,273.05 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY~PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Spring Valley City Bank, ) An Illinois Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, )

vs, ) Michelle Campbell, a/k/a Michelle ) Lopez, Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating, ) Inc., Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants or Other Unknown Occupants, ) Defendants. ) IN CHANCERY NO. 2015-CH-38 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Residential Foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause on July 31, 2015, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Stanley A. Wolf Jr., Vice President & Loan Officer, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone number (815) 663-2211; B) The common address and other common descriptions, if an)) of the real estate is: 301 Lake Street, DePue, IL 61322 C) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real estate and the common addresses or other common description if any is: B) The common address and other common descriptions, if an)) of the real estate is: 301 Lake Street, DePue, IL 61322 C) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real estate and the common addresses or other common description if any is: Lot 17 and 18, excepting the South 85 feet of each of said lots, in the Village of DePue, formerly Trenton.. situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, excepting, underground passageways through the same; and also excepting the water mains, sewer lines and pipe lines, if any, on or under the said premises, and the right to maintain and remove the same, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois (PIN 17-35386-001) D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is a single family residence.

E) The property will not be open for inspection.

F) The time and place of the sale are: February 18, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356 G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attor-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMOS FINANCIAL LLC; ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) SHANNA R. PEREZ A/K/A SHANNA R. STONE, ) SILVIA CRUZ, ENRIQUE PEREZ, AND ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS; ) DEFENDANT ) 15 CH 63 Address: 108 East St. Depue, IL 61322 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2015, I, Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois, will on February 18, 2016 at the hour of 11:30 a.m. at the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 108 East Street, Depue, IL 61322 P.I.N.: 17-35-316-011 The real estate is improved with a multifamily property.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $68,273.05 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number COM IL 15 0281.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # COM IL 15 0281 I681250 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2106.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 13-TX-1(2): TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS BUREAU COUNTY CLERK , BUREAU COUNTY TREASURER , BUREAU COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID FIELD CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 03-08-453-017 SIAMANTOURAS, GUS 201100016 122 S. MAIN ST. 03-08-426-008C HOINIERE, MICHAEL J 201200010 205 BREWER ST. 03-16-102-020 MURRAY, HELEN 201200023 OFF LIBERTY ST. 04-09-409-008 BALLINGER, DENNIS D. 201200029 MAIN ST. 07-01-100-022 LEE, CLARENCE 201200042 23650 515 E ST. 07-01-100-022 CLARENCE LEE 201200042 23650 515 E ST. 07-01-100-027 LEE, CLARENCE 201200044 23577 515 E ST. 07-01-100-027 BOUGHTON, GENE 201200044 23577 515 E ST. 07-01-100-038 LEE, CLARENCE 201200045 23670 515 E ST. 07-01-100-038 LEE ET UX, CLARENCE E. 201200045 23670 515 E ST. 07-01-100-064 LEE, CLARENCE 201200048 3590 520 E ST. 07-01-100-069 LEE, CLARENCE 201200050 3661 515 E ST. 11-32-130-004 MIDWEST TRUCK SERVICE, INC 201200067 209 W. QUEEN ST. 11-32-130-004 CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A. 201200067 209 W. QUEEN ST. 11-32-130-004 BOUGHTON, GENE 201200067 209 W. QUEEN ST. 11-32-130-004 SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK 201200067 209 W. QUEEN ST. 12-27-376-004 SONDGEROTH, JOSHUA L. 201200072 2ND ST. 12-27-376-004 BREMER, AL 201200072 2ND ST. 13-08-307-008 CANTERO, JACQUELYNN E. 201200081 215 E. 2ND ST. 13-08-307-008 CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A. 201200081 215 E. 2ND ST. 13-08-307-008 BREMER, AL 201200081 215 E. 2ND ST. 13-12-100-001 JOHNSON & MARKER FARMS 201200082 OFF INTERSTATE 80 14-19-304-006 SNYDER, GILSON AND NANCY 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-304-006 COMPELL, MICHAEL & SUZAN 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-304-006 AMCORE BANK 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-304-006 SCHNEIDER, MARK S 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-304-006 COMPELL, MICHAEL 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-304-006 COMPELL,SUZAN 201200092 303 S. PARK ST. 14-19-334-002 ILLINOIS DEPT OF PUBLIC AID 201200096 WALNUT ST. 14-19-334-002 THOMAS, JR., RICHARD O. 201200096 WALNUT ST. 14-19-334-002 THOMAS, JEHNA R. 201200096 WALNUT ST. 14-19-334-002 THOMAS, KASSIE E 201200096 WALNUT ST. 14-19-334-002 JEHNA R THOMAS 201200096 WALNUT ST. 14-34-333-006 M.E.R.S. 201200101 133 CROSS ST.

MIN: 1001752-0000292811-0 14-34-333-006 HSBC BANK NEVADA, N. A. 201200101 133 CROSS ST. 14-34-333-006 COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS 201200101 133 CROSS ST.

SCOTT STEVEN EDWARDS 14-34-333-006 US BANK NA 201200101 133 CROSS ST. 14-34-333-006 ALTIZER, KENNETH R. 201200101 133 CROSS ST. 15-04-300-006 PARKER JR., JOSEPH WILLIAM 201200106 14378 1745 NORTH AVE. 15-25-200-004 GTP ACQUISITION PARTNERS II 201200116 OFF 1400N AVE. 16-08-406-015 TROGLIO ET AL, DONALD L. 201200122 N. PINE ST. 16-08-406-015 TROGLIO ET AL, DONALD N. 201200122 N. PINE ST. 16-08-406-015 TROGLIO, MARY JANE 201200122 N. PINE ST. 16-08-429-007 CITY OF PRINCETON 201200126 1016 N. GOSSE BLVD. 16-08-429-007 CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A. 201200126 1016 N. GOSSE BLVD. 16-08-429-007 ATKINSON, JOHN A. 201200126 1016 N. GOSSE BLVD. 16-08-429-007 ATKINSON, KATHY H. 201200126 1016 N. GOSSE BLVD. 16-08-429-007 ATKINSON, KATHY H 201200126 1016 N. GOSSE BLVD. 16-16-303-016 MACK LAND INVESTMENTS CORP. 201200143 PLEASANT ST. 16-16-303-017 MACK LAND INVESTMENTS CORP. 201200144 PLEASANT ST. 17-13-352-003 CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A. 201200164 E. MAIN ST. 17-13-352-003 SATCHELL JR., ALLAN L. 201200164 E. MAIN ST. 17-13-352-003 SATCHELL, DIANE-MERITT 201200164 E. MAIN ST. 17-35-128-001 BOND III ET UX, GEORGE 201200172 905 EAST ST. 17-35-128-001 BOND, AMANDA 201200172 905 EAST ST. 17-36-177-005 BENDER EST., IDA, C/O SAL BENDER 201200181 60648 17-36-177-005 IDA EMERY 201200181 60648 17-36-177-005 SOL MEYER BENDER ESTATE 201200181 60648 17-36-177-005 BENDER EST., IDA C/O IDA EMERY 201200181 60648 17-36-326-007 CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A. 201200185 MARQUETTE ST. 17-36-326-007 MITCHELL, PAUL D. 201200185 MARQUETTE ST. 17-36-326-007 MITCHELL, PAUL D. & JOANN 201200185 MARQUETTE ST. 17-36-326-007 SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES FKA 201200185 MARQUETTE ST

AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE. 17-36-326-007 MITCHELL, JOANN 201200185 MARQUETTE ST. 18-03-701-001 INDIANA PROPERTIES, INC. 201200190 18-17-701-001 INDIANA PROPERTIES, INC. 201200200 18-24-159-005 SMITH, LAURA LYNN 201200206 CHESTNUT ST. 18-35-308-006 SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 LOW COUNTRY LIENS 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 ETC CUST FBO JOSEPH R BRANSKY IRA 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 SODEMAN, STEVE 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 NAGEL, NANCY J. 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 OLIVERO & OLIVERO LAW OFFICES 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 LOUIS E OLIVERO & ASSOC 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST

ATTORNEY GENERAL 18-35-308-006 NAGEL, JAMES A. 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 NAGEL, JANET S. 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-308-006 NAGEL, JANET S 201200240 126 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 SAETEURN ET AL, CHANG I. 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 AMCORE BANK, N.A. 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 HARRIS, N.A. 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 CENTRUE BANK 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 REALTAX DEVELOPERS, LTD 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 18-35-309-022 SAETEURN, CHIO 201200245 228 E. ST. PAUL ST. 19-10-378-015 LOPEZ, ESTEBAN 201200262 103 W. COMMERCIAL ST. 19-10-451-004 KARES, TONY E. 201200265 109 MAPLE ST. 19-10-451-004 KARES, DEBRA 201200265 109 MAPLE ST. 19-10-476-004 REGIONS BANK TRUST #90-P015-00 201200268 106 N. HARLAN ST. 21-29-200-001 KNOBLOCH, BRIAN J. 201200276 800 N AVE. 22-07-358-005 WERNER, WILFRIED 201200278 226 MAIN ST.

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 29, 2013, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2012 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 20, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY BUREAU COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 6, 2016 AT 1:15 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20, 2016. /S/ BUREAU COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERKADDRESS: 700 S. MAIN STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356TELEPHONE: (815) 875-2014 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016..

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) ex reI. GENO J. CAFFARINI, ) Bureau County State’s Attorney, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) $202,880.00 Unites States Currency, ) VICTOR M. PERALTA-RAMIREZ, ) MARIO ALARCON-MOSSO, ALL OWNERS, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS, CLAIM HOLDERS ) AND/OR INTEREST HOLDERS ) Defendants. ) No. 2015-MR-88 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: VICTOR M. PERALTA-RAMIREZ, MARIO ALARCON-MOSSO, ALL OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, CLAIM HOLDERS AND/OR INTEREST HOLDERS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Victor ParaltaRamirez and Marion Alarcon-Mosso, all owners, unknown owners, claim holders and/or interest holders that a COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE has been filed by the Bureau County State’s Attorney Gena J. Caffarini filed on January 8, 2016 in Bureau County Circuit Court. The COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE seeks to forfeit property ($202,880.00 United States Currency) to the State of Illinois in which you may have an interest as owner, claim holder and/or interest holder. The property was seized by the Trident Drug Task Force on November 24, 2015 on Interstate 80 in Bureau County, Illinois. The property is described as follows: Two Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars in United States Currency.

NOW THEREFORE unless you file an ANSWER to the said COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Princeton, Illinois, by March 15, 2016, judgment by default for the relief requested in the COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE shall be entered against you. /s/Geno J. Caffarini Bureau County State’s Attorney /s/Mary Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court GENO J. CAFFARINI Bureau County Courthouse 700 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-4941 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

lution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $610,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes.

A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 132 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten per cent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, an election on the proposition to issue the Bonds shall be held at the general election on the 8th day of November, 2016. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A-1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petition is filed with the Secretary within said 30-day period, the Bonds shall be authorized to be issued.

By order of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 94, Bureau County, Illinois.

DATED this 13th day of January, 2016.

Dennis Galetti Secretary, Board of Education, Community Consolidated School District Number 94, Bureau County, Illinois Mark Mosbach President, Board of Education, Community Consolidated School District Number 94, Bureau County, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 23, 2016.

NOTICE OF INTENTION OF COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 94, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO ISSUE $610,000 WORKING CASH FUND BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on the 13th day of January, 2016, the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 94, Bureau County, Illinois adopted a reso-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Vibrant Credit Union, f/k/a ) DHCU Community Credit Union, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Amanda Crowe, Ralf Crowe, Unknown ) Owners, and Non-Record Claimants. ) Defendants. ) Case No. 15 CH 61 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(3) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Gina Herman, Corporate Paralegal, Vibrant Credit Union, 1900 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265, (309) 796-7517 (B) The common address and other common description (other than legal description), if any, of the real estate is: 221 E North St. Sheffield, IL 61361 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: The west half of lot Six (6) and all of lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Second North Addition to the Village of Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: residential real estate (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale upon making arrangements with the person identified in paragraph (A) above (F) The time and place of the sale are: February 16, 2016, 10 a.m., Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 20% in cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance in cash or certified funds in 24 hours following the sale (H) Title will be conveyed subject to any and all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record and any unexpired leases. Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of any revenue stamps and the cost of any title insurance.

Patrick Bahen Attorney for Vibrant Credit Union 1900 52nd Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309-623-4181 Ext. 2028 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Spring Valley City Bank vs Campbell, et al Bureau County Circuit Court Cause No. 15-CH-38 Residential property situated at 301 Lake Street, DePue, IL 61322, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the Bureau County Sheriff on February 18, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356. The terms of the sale are 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney: Property is sold “AS IS”.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau Count Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

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Business&Ag Special ‘Beef Cattle Meeting’ set for Feb. 3 Meal reservations are due Jan. 27

OGLESBY — The public is invited to join Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension educator, commercial agriculture, for a special “Beef Cattle Meeting” from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, in Room CTC 124.

Various topics will be discussed that will help beef cattle producers make profit driven decisions. Understanding factors influencing the cattle market along with a look into what to expect in the coming year will be covered.

According to Travis, “Many producers will find interest in cow nutrition discussions and the subsequent effects they have on reproduction. Getting cows bred should be at the top of everyone’s list. Calving season is always an important, exciting time. Come to the meeting and get some calving season tips and gain more knowledge about your herd health’s role in profit.”

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Registration is $10 per person, payable at the door. To register, call Travis Meteer at 217-430-7030 or the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 27, for meal reservations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering.

Those who have questions may call Travis Meteer at 217-430-7030 or email him at wmeteer@ gmail.com.

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Farmland values conference planned March 17 BLOOMINGTON — Finding out what’s happening with Illinois farmland values and “putting all the pieces together” will be the focus of discussion at the 2016 Illinois Land Values Conference which will be held on March 17. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and will be held at the DoubleTree

by Hilton.

There are lots of questions about land values, rent and lease rates, how the state fits with regional and national trends, and what to look for in the future says David Klein, AFM, ALC-A, Soy Capital Ag Services, Bloomington, and co-chair of the

annual Land Values Project sponsored by ISPFMRA. “We’re looking at defining the various pieces and then working toward getting them all to fit,” Klein says. “We will not have all the answers for everyone attending, but we sure hope to give them some ideas on where things may be headed and how they can make things work for them.”

The half-day event is open to the public, Klein says, and walk-in registrations will be welcomed.

Speakers on the program include: Bruce Sherrick, TIAA-CREF Center for Farmland Research, University of Illinois; Paul Pittman, CEO of Farmland Partners, a publicly traded real estate company which is looking

for and acquiring farmland throughout the country, and Mark Dotzour, a real estate economist at Texas A&M University.

“These three will provide some historical perspective on where farmland values are today, what is happening nationwide, and where things may be headed as we look to the future,” Klein notes.

The end of the program will be the annual report from ISPFMRA on farmland values and lease trends across Illinois.

“We have teams of Society members from around the state who are gathering information about farmland sales during the past year and I will be making the

official report on that activity,” Klein explains. “Sharing the podium with me will be Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES.” All attending the conference will receive a complimentary copy of the comprehensive 2016 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends Report, which will be released at the conference.

The program is set to begin at 8 a.m. March 17 with registration opening at 7 a.m. There is a registration fee of $70 for ISPFMRA and RLI members and $80 for the general public.

“The program is open to anyone who wishes to attend and no advance registrations are required,” Klein says.

Conger elected IHA trustee Association announces new name/brand

​ NAPERVILLE — The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) is now officially in operation as an integrated, statewide organization representing

more than 200 hospitals and nearly 50 health systems.

Trustees elected to serve on the 2016 IHA Board included Rex D. Conger,

president and CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton.

The former Illinois Hospital Association and former Metropolitan Chi-

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Health department releases scores The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations.

Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel, and garbage and refuse disposal.

Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every vio-

lation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above.

At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks.

All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

Bureau County food service evaluations

Princeton Coffee Cup 95 Colonial HealthCare & Rehab Center 97 Galleria 97 Mid American Oil Co. Princeton Gas 92 Monical’s Pizza 90 Myrtle’s Cafe 93 Pizza Cellar 84 Poor Boys Catering 98 Princeton Elks Lodge 91 Spoons 94 Subway 97 Subway 98 Sullivan Foods/Deli 80 Walmart Super Center Bakery & Deli 97 Wise Guys Inc. Bar & Grill 91 Ye Olde Underground Inn 97 Zearing Child Enrichment Center 97 Young Da Vinci Day Care 95 Pin Splitter Lanes 97

Spring Valley Angelo’s 95 Disaster Shack 90 Goldmine Restaurant 87 Spring Valley Super Market/Food Service 86 Tiskilwa Valley Market 84 Walnut Expresslane Inc. 94 Green River Country Club 86 Konz Restaurant and Lounge 94 The Italian 94 Putnam County food service evaluations Henry Nazareth House 93 Magnolia JD’s 3 93 Putnam Brewmaster Restaurant 94 All evaluations conducted Dec. 1 through Dec. 31

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Jan. 4, 2016 Anthony and Carla Vergamini to Chad and Chanda Bohnsack, warranty deed, part of Lots 79-80 in Princeton, $120,000.

Jan. 5, 2016 James and Madolyn Wallace to Jana Monroe and Justin Sadnick, warranty deed, part of Section 5 in Clarion Township, $220,000.

Dawn and Gus Siamantouras to Ani Petros, warranty deed, part of Lot 3 in Walnut, $55,000.

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in Walnut, $40,000.

Gary Carper to Ann and Steven Orwig, warranty deed, part of Section 54 in Concord Township, $167,500.

Honeywell International Inc. to SVI Partners LLC, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Stewart-Warner Subdivision, Spring Valley, $800,000.

Jan. 6, 2016 Brian Lorenzi, Bruce

Lorenzi, Debra Lorenzi, Joseph Lorenzi, and Joyce Scriba to Joyce Scriba, warranty deed, part of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 in Block 44 in Ladd, $57,500.

Jan. 8, 2016 Amanda Gross and Eric May to Matt and Stacie May, warranty deed, part of Lot 8 in Mosely’s Addition, Princeton, $181,000.

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“At this critical time in healthcare, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association is dedicated to helping our members as their trusted voice and resource to advance quality healthcare for their patients and communities and to transform the state’s healthcare delivery system,” said IHA President and CEO A.J. Wilhelmi. “With our combined 174 years of service to Illinois hospitals and health systems, IHA is bringing together the best talent, best services and best programs with a renewed and energized sense of purpose to serve our members and to benefit the health of all Illinoisans.”

Today, the integrated organization announced its new name, brand and board of trustees.

The new name is Illinois Health and Hospital Association. The new brand con-

veys the strength and unity of two premier healthcare associations coming together to achieve IHA’s vision for Illinois healthcare: To support each person’s quest for optimum health, all individuals and communities have access to high-quality healthcare at the right time and in the right setting.

Emphasizing the importance of unity, teamwork and collaboration – within the healthcare community and with government, policymakers, and other key stakeholders – IHA has a new website URL (www. team-iha.org) and a new email address (@team-iha. org).

“Illinois hospitals and health systems are committed to achieving the Triple Aim of improving care, reducing costs and enhancing the health of populations,” said Michael Eesley, IHA Board of Trustees Chair and CEO of Centegra Health System. “As an integrated statewide organization, IHA has a tremendous opportunity to enhance its voice and move Illinois forward as a leader in healthcare delivery.”

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