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What are Bureau Valley’s options?

Board focuses on Top 3

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — During a special board meeting at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, the Bureau Valley School Board narrowed down 14 options of the Farnsworth Group preliminary facilities study.

The board agreed to send the options

back to the Farnsworth Group to get a cost estimate for each scenario.

Despite the early hour, the meeting drew several teachers from the district who were anxious to hear the top options the board is considering.

Board President Rick Cernovich shared the Top 3 options.

• Option 1 is to build an addition

onto the high school and put prekindergarten through 12th grades all in one central location.

• Option 2 is to add onto the high school and move the junior high students — Grades 6 through 8, from both BV North and South — into the high school.

• Option 3 would be to see what it would cost to maintain status quo and bring all buildings up to code. Cernovich added the buildings range from

See complete list of options presented to the board on Page 4A. 50/60 to almost 100 years old .

“Those are the numbers I would like

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Farm Bureau’s 100th annual meeting

A century of service ... and looking to the future

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau (BCFB) hosted its 100th annual Farm Bureau meeting Thursday, Jan. 29, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill.

Those attending the annual meeting saw the normal business agenda conducted as well as the celebration of the century of Farm Bureau services in the area. In celebration of the Farm Bureau’s elaborate history, decorated tables of relics and mementos were on display.

State Sen. Sue Rezin (38th District), State Sen. Darin LaHood (37th District), State Rep. Donald Moffitt (74th District) and State Rep. David Leitch (73rd District) spoke to the crowd and offered their congratulations to Bureau County on its successful century of agricultural and the impact its had on the area.

Moffitt and Leitch presented the Bureau County Farm Bureau president with a certificate of recognition and appreciation. Each representative congratulated and thanked the Farm Bureau for the continuous contributions from the organization.

In her speech, Rezin said she is excited for this year

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Unemployment up slightly

By Ken Schroeder Shaw News Media

PRINCETON — The unemployment picture is looking better for the United States, better for the state of Illinois and better for Illinois’ metropolitan areas.

Unfortunately, that trend didn’t continue locally.

The number of jobless people in December 2014 went up slightly in Bureau County, from 7.2 percent in November to 7.4 percent. While those numbers are much lower than December 2013 when the unemployment rate was an even 10 percent, that’s cold comfort for the 0.2 percent who have recently joined the ranks of the unemployed.

Nationwide, the numbers continue to improve steadily with a change from 5.5 percent unemployment in November to 5.4 percent in December. That continues a trend started after the January 2010 peak

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Getting a little scrappy ... at Princeton Public Library Ron McCutchan works with Dana Collins during an adult craft night at the Princeton Public Library, held Thursday, Jan. 29. The event, dubbed “Scrapbooking — Exploding Box,” was led by McCutchan and included all the materials needed to make a memory box for photographs. Most libraries in Bureau County offer a host of activities in conjunction with their book lending. From book groups, to children’s story hours, to craft projects like the one pictured here, libraries work diligently to offer a variety of services to its patrons. The Bureau County Republican publishes the By the Book feature weekly in its Illinois Valley Scene. Check it out every week to see what your local library is doing. Call BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Currie at 815-875-4461, ext. 6335, to have your information included.

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Are you ready to mail your Dear Soldier letter/drawing?

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

The community response has been overwhelmingly positive as schools, organizations and individuals have risen to the Dear Soldier challenge.

Together, the Bureau and Putnam county communities are working to do their part for those serving the country. A sergeant’s response on the Operation Gratitude’s website regarding these letters read, “I do really miss my family, but getting letters of support from folks like you help me push on through the day.”

The letters being written will reach out to military men, women and veterans all over the world. The letters are reported to be the most treasured gifts received in the care packages sent out by Operation Gratitude.

Entire schools, such as St. Bede Academy, are having students participate in the letter collection. St. Bede responded to the “Dear Soldier” collection by having all its religion classes write letters of appreciation to military personnel and veterans. St. Bede has

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gathered its students and teachers to thank our military men and woman, teaching the values of appreciation.

Bureau Valley South’s Amie Ellberg in Wyanet and Cindy Smucker in Buda are organizing the collection for their schools.

As Dear Soldier collection school directors, these women are actively working to promote patriotism in their schools.

Already letters and artwork is flowing in, and the messages they bring are more than those written on their pages. The message of fellowship, of love and of appreciation stand out in the simple act of writing a letter or drawing a picture. Letter-writers or those submitting a drawing should not enclose them in an envelope, since all letters need to be screened by Operation Gratitude.

If you have questions about the Dear Soldier letter-writing campaign, contact BCR Staff Writer Zita Henneberry at zhenneberry@bcrnews.com or 815-875-4461, ext. 6334.

Those wising to make a monetary donation can do so at operationgratitude.com.

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Bureau County Farm Bureau President Bill Naffziger

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year with the recent changes in government that will mean a lot to the Farm Bureau as well as all residents of Illinois. She particularly looks forward to working with LaSalle County’s Philip Nelson, the new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to promote and protect the interests of farmers and the Bureau County Farm Bureau.

Nelson, she said, got his start in the Seneca FFA and has grown to be the best candidate for his new position.

“You can have no better advocate or ambassador than Phil Nelson,” Rezin said.

Congressman Adam Kinzinger did not attend, but he sent a represen-

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in the recession and is the lowest unemployment figure since the summer of 2009.

Illinois figures are showing more improvement with unemployment dropping to 5.7 percent after November’s 6.0 percent numbers.

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Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Frueh

tative from his office to read a letter of congratulations, which acknowledged the BCFB’s century of achievements.

LaHood recognized the commitment of the community to the Bureau County Farm Bureau. He spoke of his excitement for the new administration in place, particularly with Nelson as the Illinois Director of Agriculture.

“Ag continues to be the strongest industry in our state; we have to continue to be cognizant of that in the legislature,” said LaHood. “(I’m) very proud to continue to support agriculture in the state Senate.”

David Erickson, vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, spoke in congratulations of the 100 years of BCFB’s service to the agricultural commu-

nity. He noted the significance of the BCFB’s 100th anniversary occurring one year before the 100th anniversary of the state’s Farm Bureau.

“I think it’s only fitting that an organization like the Farm Bureau be started clearly at the grassroots level by counties like Bureau County and others,” he said. He continued to rally Farm Bureau members to look forward and continue to serve agriculture for the next 100 years.

Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Frueh listed the wide variety of BCFB accomplishments throughout the year, including the collection of history and historical presentations.

“We are celebrating our rich history, but we are also promoting our

It was spring 2009 when the rate was at this level, and the closest the Illinois and U.S. figures have been in three years. Still, only 15 states have a higher unemployment percentage than Illinois according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Locally, numbers are not as discouraging in nearby counties. Putnam Coun-

ty unemployment has remained steady at 7.1 percent, while LaSalle County’s unemployment dropped 0.1 percent to 7.8 for December, still the second highest in the state. Unemployment is highest in Stark County with a December 2014 figure of 9.0 percent unemployment.

Henderson County on the west side of the state boasts the state low of 5.0 percent.

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She continued to read a quote to the present FFA members: “The front of your jacket says who you are, the back of the jacket says where you’re from, but no where on that jacket says who you will become and where you will go.” Frueh encouraged FFA youth to take the message to heart and grow into leaders within the agriculture industry.

The BCFB is offering a 100-year photo of a barn west of Interstate 80 which is signed by all living presidents of the BCFB. The photos are on sale for $20; all proceeds after expenses will go to the BCFB Foundation. The “100 Year History Book” is open for pre-orders and will include the 100-year celebratory annual meeting in its pages.

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“Ag continues to be the strongest industry in our state; we have to continue to be cognizant of that in the legislature.”

Sen. Darin LaHood The regular meeting also included the approval of the minutes from the previous year, the treasurer’s report, the manager’s report, the president’s report, the election of officers and directors and the presentation of awards.

BCFB officers elected were President Bill Naffziger, Vice President Rex Elmore, Secretary Larry Magnuson and Treasurer Curtis Marcum.

District directors were also elected.

Charles Meisenheimer,

the former BCFB secretary, retired from the position. He was presented with a photo and plaque of appreciation for his years of service to the organization.

In conclusion of the evening’s events, Robert Easter, president of the University of Illinois, gave his detailed presentation on the agricultural outlook.

He said, “I believe in the future of farming.”

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And the options are ...

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to see come back to the district,” Cernovich said.

Board member Don DeWaele also shared he would like to see the cost of adding on a gymnasium and additional classrooms to the Manlius Elementary School and making it the junior high school.

He pointed out a disadvantage and benefit of the option — the disadvantage being how teachers working in both the high school and junior high would have to travel, and the benefit being the high school and junior high students would be separated.

“I believe we could do that cheaper than adding onto the high school,” he said. “Otherwise I agree with all the options … We definitely need to do something down south. We have to get rid of the towers.”

Cernovich pointed out DeWaele’s suggestion was not part of the original 14 options, but it would be added to the list.

“Lets just look at the numbers,” DeWaele said. “That’s all we are trying to do here, folks.”

Following the meeting, the board released the 14 original options of the study to the public.

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Editor’s note: Bureau Valley has noted some descriptions are inaccurate in this preliminary draft received from the Farnsworth Group. The options are written exactly as the Farnsworth Group submitted them to the board.

The following preliminary draft was submitted to the Bureau Valley School Board by the Farnsworth Group of Peoria, regarding its facilities studies.

The 14 options include: • Pre-kindergarten through 12 — Centralize all schools in Manlius by constructing a new building/addition for an elementary school and a junior high on the high school property and abandoning, demolishing or selling all other remote facilities: Sheffield, Alternative Education, Buda, Walnut and Wyanet.

• Pre-K through second grade at both Wyanet and Walnut. Maintain high school, centralize junior high and partial elementary (third through 12 grades) in Manlius, construct a new building addition for an elementary school and a junior high on the high school property.

Maintain Wyanet (pre-K through second grades), maintain Walnut (pre-K through second grades), demolish original Walnut building and abandon, demolish or sell the Sheffield, Alternative Education and Buda facilities.

• Pre-K through second grade at both Buda and Walnut. Maintain high school, centralize junior high and partial elementary (third through 12 grades) in Manlius. Construct a new building addition for an elementary school and a junior high school on the high school property, construct an addition at Buda, abandon

original Buda buildings, maintain Walnut, demolish original Walnut building and abandon, demolish or sell the Sheffield, Alternative Education and Wyanet facilities.

• Pre-K through fifth grade at both Buda and Walnut. Maintain high school, centralize junior high (sixth through 12th grades) in Manlius, construct a new building addition for a junior high on the high school property, construct additions to Buda, maintain Walnut (pre-K through fifth grades) and demolish remainder, abandon original Buda buildings, demolish original Walnut building and abandon, demolish or sell Sheffield, Alternate Education and Wyanet facilities.

• Pre-K through fifth grade at both Sheffield and Walnut. Maintain high school, centralize junior high (sixth through 12th grades) in Manlius, construct a new building (pre-K through fifth grades) in Sheffield, demolish original Walnut building and abandon, demolish or sell the Alternative Education, Buda and Wyanet facilities.

• Pre-K through fifth grades at both Walnut and Wyanet. Maintain high school, centralize junior high (sixth through 12th grades) in Manlius, construct a new building addition for a junior high on the high school property, construct building addition at Wyanet, maintain Walnut, demolish original Walnut building and abandon, demolish or sell the Sheffield, Alternate Education and Buda facilities.

• Pre-K through eighth grades at both Buda and Walnut. Maintain high school, maintain (pre-K through eighth grades) in both Buda and Wal-

nut, construct an addition to Buda, abandon original Buda buildings and abandon, demolish or sell Sheffield, Alternate Education and Wyanet facilities.

• Pre-K through eighth grades at both Wyanet and Walnut. Maintain high school, maintain (pre-K through eighth grades) in Walnut, construct an addition to Wyanet and abandon, demolish or sell the Sheffield, Alternate Education and Buda facilities.

• Pre-K through eighth grade at both Sheffield and Walnut. Maintain high school, maintain (pre-K through eighth grades) in Walnut, construct a new building (pre-K through eighth grades) in Sheffield and abandon, demolish or sell the Buda, Alternate Education and Wyanet facilities.

• Maintain all facilities as they currently exist today. Maintain high school, Buda, Wyanet and Walnut. Abandon, demolish or sell Alternative Education facility.

• Maintain high school (ninth through 12th grades); pre-K through fifth grades in Wyanet; pre-K through fifth grades in Buda; and pre-K through fifth grades in Walnut. Maintain high school, maintain (pre-K

through fifth grades) in Walnut, demolish original Walnut building, maintain (pre-K through second grades) in Wyanet, centralize junior high (sixth through 12th grades) in Manlius, construct a new building addition for a junior high on the high school property, construct an addition to Buda, abandon original Buda buildings and abandon, demolish or sell Alternative Education and Sheffield facilities.

• High school sixth through 12th grades; construct a new pre-K through fifth grade in Sheffield; pre-K through fifth grades in Wyanet; maintain Walnut for pre-K through fifth grades. Maintain high school, maintain (pre-K through fifth grades) in Walnut, demolish original Walnut building, construct an addition to Buda, abandon original Buda buildings and construct a new building (pre-K through fifth grades) in Sheffield, centralize junior high (sixth through 12th grades) in Manlius, construct a new building addition for a junior high on the high school property and demolish or sell Alternative Education and Buda facilities.

• Maintain high school (ninth through 12th

grades); maintain pre-K through second grades at Wyanet; construct third through fifth grades in Sheffield; addition to Buda main level for sixth through eighth junior high; maintain pre-K through eighth grades at Walnut. Maintain high school, construct a new building (third through fifth grades) in Sheffield, construct an addition to Buda, abandon original Buda buildings, maintain (pre-K through eighth grades) in Walnut, maintain (pre-K through second grades) in Wyanet and abandon and demolish or sell Alternative Education.

• Maintain high school ninth through 12th grades; maintain pre-K through second grades at Wyanet; construction sixth through eighth in Sheffield; addition to Buda main level for sixth through eighth junior high; maintain pre-K through eighth grades in Walnut. Maintain high school, construct a new building (sixth through eighth grades) in Sheffield, maintain (pre-K through eighth grades) in Walnut, maintain (pre-K through second grades) in Wyanet, construct an addition to Buda, abandon original Buda buildings and abandon, demolish or sell Alternative Education.

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Police reports involved in a single-vehicle accident at Bureau County Sheriff 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 on Interstate 80 at the Disorderly conduct

James E. Olson, 39, was charged with disorderly conduct at a private residence at 12:33 a.m. Jan. 24.

Accidents

Phillip E. Albertson, 69, of Princeville was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 8:40 a.m. Jan 25 on 1425 East Street about one-eighth mile north of 00 North Avenue.

Wayne E. Johnson, 48, of Princeton was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 8:01 p.m. Jan. 25 on 2050 North Avenue about one-fourth mile west of 1150 East Street.

Sara C. Goodman, 27, of Sheffield and Kristopher M. Longman, 37, of Sheffield were involved in a two-vehicle accident at 7:59 p.m. on Jan. 23 on West Chestnut Street in Sheffield. Goodman was ticketed with driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Emily A. Hepnes, 25, of Shorewood flipped her car at 11:46 a.m. Jan. 25 on Route 40 about one-fourth mile north of 700 North Avenue.

Joshua A. Bush, 32, of Princeton went off the road and flipped his car at 5:29 p.m. Jan. 25 on Route 26 about one-eighth mile south of Princeton.

Tyler D. Rice, 18, of Seatonville was charged with driving too fast for conditions at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 21 on Peru Street at the intersection with Washington Street in Seatonville.

Calmar J. Watson, 68, of Arlington was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 6:15 a.m. Jan. 21 on Route 89 about onehalf mile north of 2050 North Avenue.

A 16-year-old Rock Falls male was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 10:31 p.m. Jan. 17 on Route 92 about onefourth mile west of 600 East Street.

Jacqueline M. Olson, 25, of Granville was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 4:54 p.m. Jan. 26 on Interstate 180 southbound at the intersection with I-180 eastbound.

Tammy L. Benson, 46, of Manlius and Tyler M. Moody, 19, of Neponset were involved in a two-vehicle accident at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 on Route 40 about one-half mile south of Interstate 80.

David N. Ohlson, 33, of Princeton was

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Holly L. Hanson, 68, of Princeton was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 on 1600 North Avenue about one-half mile west of 3200 East Street.

Jeremy R. Bertrand, 35, of Spring Valley was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 on 1375 North Avenue about 150 feet east of 3450 East.

Penny A. Bicek, 34, of New Bedford was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 5:51 p.m. Jan. 26 on Backbone Road about one-half mile east of 1750 North Avenue

Deer accidents

Christina R. Vanous, 43, of Walnut struck a deer at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 25 on Route 92 about one-fourth mile west of 1600 East Street.

Clarence W. Rich Jr., 54, of Wyanet struck a deer at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 24 on 1880 East Street about one-half mile north of Tiskilwa.

Kimberly J. DeBrock, 48, of Sheffield struck a deer at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 21 on 2300 North Avenue about one-fourth mile west of 600 East Street.

Brenda L. Ingram, 54, of Walnut struck a deer at 6:33 a.m. Jan. 25 p.m. 1400 East Street about one-half mile north of 2200 North Avenue.

Dog accident

William J. Svetz, 52, of Oglesby struck a dog at 6:49 p.m. on Jan. 24 on 3575 East Street at the intersection with Luce Street in Dalzell.

Spring Valley Police Accident

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Sheldon Hall, 24, of Princeton and Dorothy J. Malooley, 77, of Spring Valley occurred on Route 89 near Route 6 at 6:54 p.m. Jan. 23. Hall was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Princeton Police Disorderly conduct

Justin P. Miller, 24, of Princeton was charged with disorderly conduct in the 700 block of North Main Street at 8:20 p.m. Jan. 26.

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Obituaries Donald Hilton

Larry Pfeiffer

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — Donald Richard Hilton, 80, of Oakland Park, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

PRINCETON — Larry Arthur Pfeiffer, 70, of Normal, formerly of Princeton, passed away at 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015.

He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Aurora and graduated from East Aurora High School in 1962, most recently living in Princeton.

Larry volunteered for the U.S. Marine Corps shortly Larry after graduating high school Pfeiffer and spent four years in the service, including a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He spent many years living in Walnut Grove on the western shore of Senachwine Lake by Henry, Ill., in Putnam County. He wished for his ashes to be scattered on the waters of Senachwine Lake where he loved to spend his days fishing.

Larry is the son of Arthur J. Pfeiffer and Mayme (Tilman) Pfeiffer. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia McGovern. Larry is survived by his brothers, Glen (Rene) Pfeiffer of Plano and Fred Pfeiffer of Princeton; a brotherin-law, Tom (Patricia) McGovern; one son, Dwight E. Pfeiffer of Sarasota, Fla.; and a daughter, Arleta A. de Dianous, her husband Paul and their children, Tyler, Justin, Alyssa and Isabelle, of Normal.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1617 E. Emerson St. in Bloomington.

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

Janine Tyson

DEPUE — Janine Tyson, 70, of DePue died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in her home.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Barto Funeral Home in DePue. Burial will follow in the DePue City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Walter Frank

WALNUT — Walter L. Frank, 89, of Walnut died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home in Walnut.

Born July 20, 1925, in Princeton, the son of Walter J. and Isca (Ewing) Frank, he married Phyllis Brown April 22, 1944, in Manlius. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 2006.

Walter He served in the U.S. Army Frank during World War II. He was a local businessman and did woodworking.

Surviving are two sons, Larry (Sue) Frank of Princeton and Rich (Janet) Frank of Carol Stream; two daughters, Ellen (Kent) Westfall of Avon and Judy (Ron) Eckberg of Erie; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a friend, Beverly Berogan of Walnut.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harry.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Walnut Community Bible Church with the Rev. Jonathan Eckberg and the Rev. Ron Eckberg, co-pastors of the Erie Evangelical Free Church, and the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of the Walnut Community Bible Church, co-officiating.

Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

Visitation will be from to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

The Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ellis

PRINCETON — Mary J. Ellis of Princeton passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with visitation to follow. Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 7, in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Penfield. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s BCR.

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Threadbare In our downstairs bathroom, we have the prettiest guest towels hanging on the towel bar.

Right now, there are towels that depict the winter season, emblazoned and/or embroidered with snowflakes, penguins and snowmen. The hand towel on the counter that surrounds the sink also has a pretty winter pattern. Likewise, the kitchen towels hanging in my kitchen have a wintry theme as well.

When we flip the calendar from January to February, those winter guest towels will be replaced with ones featuring hearts and other Valentine’s Day symbols. From there we’ll go to St. Patrick’s Day, spring/Easter, May flowers, summer, some red/white/blue ones for the Fourth of July, towels with Terri Simon back-to-school themes like apples and school buses, Halloween/fall ones, Thanksgiving and turkey towels, Christmas towels for December ... and we’ve made a full circle, starting again with the January ones.

Needless to say, if you can’t remember what month it is, just take a stroll into my bathroom or kitchen. Our towels will clearly remind you what holiday or season is upon us.

It’s kind of fun to replace those guest towels each month. These pretty little towels — which are normally terribly overpriced, although we probably bought them on sale — live quietly in storage bins alongside other holiday and seasonal decorations until it’s time for them to appear. For 11 months out of the year, they just wait patiently until it’s their turn to shine ... or dry someone’s hands.

I like walking into the bathroom or the kitchen and seeing these towels. Never mind that we probably only spent a couple of bucks on each one, they represent something nice to me — like we care enough to put our best foot forward for company to see. I imagine when company sees them, they think, “Oh my! Aren’t these pretty!”

Meanwhile, while the company is theoretically admiring our guest towels, we are using one of our “other,” not-so-elegant, often raggedy towels we’ve had for years. Did I mention the edges of the towels are probably fairly frayed in places they aren’t supposed to be, and the terrycloth is quite thin in many places? Yes, we wash our hands and then turn to dry them on the towel that is still OK, but we’d just rather nobody see it.

It’s kind of funny when I think about it. We put out our best for friends, neighbors, family and surprise visitors because we want them to see our “class-act” side. After all, there’s no sense sharing our often tattered world with others.

But there’s more to that story ...

Putting our best foot forward — or in this case our prettiest little hand towels by the sink — is kind of similar to how many of us live our lives. We display our best because that’s what people want to see, and we hide our worst because nobody really wants to see that side of our lives anyway. Instead, we keep those traits out of sight, much like that raggedy towel that’s been through the wash more times than I can count or the one the dog got a hold of too many times.

If you happen to be at my house and you use my bathroom or mosey into my kitchen and see my holiday/seasonal towels ... at first glance, you might assume the rest of my life is just as festive as those towels — neat, perfectly-placed, in order and well ... rather prissy.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Clearly my life resembles those raggedy towels that are hidden away from public eye far more than the overpriced ones I lay next to the sink and hang in the kitchen. And I’m OK with that. Unlike those little towels, most days aren’t nearly so perfect in my world — far from it, and in reality, they tend to teeter on being rather raggedy and threadbare and fairly frayed.

While I long to be like those perfect little towels, I will never resemble anything close to them. But I keep on trying, and maybe ... just maybe ... that’s what makes all the difference.

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

Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend Classmates: Becoming Richard Widmark Column and artwork by Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

Richard Widmark and his wife Jean were back in Princeton on Saturday, Oct. 21, 1967. This was their second visit in two months.

They had been in town on Friday and Saturday, the 18th and 19th of August. Widmark vividly remembered their last visit as they drove into town past Pinky’s Enco station where they had the oil changed just two months ago. They were in the 1966 White T-Bird Hardtop and had been with family in Evanston, Ill., and Sioux Falls, S.D., before heading back to Princeton.

Richard loved to drive, and Jean was a good co-pilot. They had a camera with them today and hoped to see Lester and Helen Peterson. Widmark had lived at 543 S. Euclid back in early 1926, and Lester and his wife lived just across the street at 536 S. Euclid.

Dick wanted pictures of the first real house his family lived in when growing up in Princeton.

The T-Bird pulled up in front of Peterson’s house. They got out, walked up to the front door and rang the bell. They waited, rang the bell again, and after a few minutes more they headed back to the car. Widmark was clearly disappointed; he had missed Pete the last time they were in town too.

“OK, Widdie, why don’t you shoot some pictures, and maybe they’ll be back while you’re doing that,” said Jean, trying for a cheerful note and getting the camera from the floor of the front seat.

Richard kind of laughed “This was the first real house we lived in, Hon, Donny and I had our train set nailed to the darn floor in the kitchen,” he said, shaking his head with the memory. Widmark shot pictures of his old home and Lester’s house. No one showed up. He wrote out a note to Lester and placed it in the mailbox. The Petersons were out of town for the weekend.

The Widmarks drove around town. Richard was looking for big changes and also some still familiar sites. He drove on the brick streets enjoying the sweet sound the tires made on the brick.

That sound brought back many long ago images. He had pointed out everything to Jean on more than one occasion on other visits. He had grown up in many of the toughest of times, with both warm and sad memories. He had received great gifts from life, and he had known great loss also. He felt blessed. Richard thought of all the wonderful times, boyhood adventures, times that when they were occurring he thought would never be made right, and friends and family that helped get him through them. This was his first real home — where he made his first real friends; Tom Best, Gail Castner and Lester Peterson. Richard Widmark was 53 and past the mid-point in his movie career. He had finished filming “Madigan” earlier in the year, and it would not hit the theaters until March of 1968.

His friends called him Dick or Wid while in school. He remembered his first classes together, the football games, the school clubs, swimming in the canal, and that first time at the bakery,

before Christmas when they had just moved to town. He thought about the mishaps with his dad’s car. Someone had sideswiped it in front of the school, and even before that, he had gotten it stuck in the mud traveling to a gig.

When Dick was in high school, he organized a pick-up band that played background music for school shows and at area dances. Tough times and tight money during the Great Depression could bring out the best and the worst in people. Widmark played wire drums; Tom Best was the piano man — he had the ear; and Gail Castner played the trombone.

Gail could play most of the brass instruments, the piano, and he even sang. They had as many as four or five other guys in the group at different times also. They called themselves The Rhythm Kings and would take turns borrowing family cars for transportation. It was how they made their pocket money, and it was just one of many things Dick did for cash.

He always had a side job.

One night, Dick borrowed his dad’s brand new sedan for a dance 20 miles away. His dad was very reluctant but finally gave in. The band headed out in two cars. It had been raining hard all day, and the road had turned into a sea of mud in places — particularly in that place where an enterprising farmer had dug a special mud hole from which he pulled bogged victims out at $15 a head. As stated the times could bring out the worst in people.

Widmark was leading going down the road. When Dick’s car hit the hole, the new car promptly sank in up to its fenders. Dick and Tom got out of the car. They had boots. When the farmer “just happened by” with his team of horses, the boys couldn’t raise the $15 among them, so they packed up with the other band vehicle and left Dick’s car stranded. By unusual coincidence, Carl Widmark chose that time to say to a friend of his, “Dick borrowed the car tonight to play a dance date.

Why don’t you get your car out, and we’ll take our wives over and watch awhile.”

The “old folks” too came to the mud hole. “Whaddya know!” the elder Widmark declared. “There’s a car just like mine. Brand, spankin’ new and stuck up to its ears. Hate to be the guy who owns that.” They got out to look. Carl Widmark found that it was his car.

Dick would never forget that night. The band was playing their idea of a hot version of “Penthouse Serenade” when he looked up and saw his Dad crossing the floor. He never did finish the number. Carl and his son had a

nice long talk — with no emphasis on the nice. From there on in, after the chat with his father, he knew that personal obligations came first.

Dick and Jean headed east out of town, the thoughts of the nightmare with his dad’s car drifting away. They had a reservation at the Ranch House just outside of Bureau.

“You know that next year we could have a nice vacation in Spain if I sign on for that film from Condon’s novel,” said Dick, breaking the enjoyed silence of the ride.

“Didn’t you tell me the Beatles were going to do that a couple of years ago,” replied Jean. “And you thought that was very funny.”

“I know I said that, Hon ... they were ... but didn’t, and a ... Madrid sounds pretty good to me. The money too.”

Richard looked at Jean, smiled, shrugged and added, “Let’s get booked in, freshened up and talk about it over food. I’m starved.”

Richard Widmark made the western comedy “A Talent for Loving” in 1968 with Ceasar Romero, (Chaim) Topol, Genenviëve Page and Caroline Munro. It was filmed on location in the province of Madrid, Spain, and released in 1969. The novel of the same name was written by Richard Condon.

He was also the author of the “Manchurian Candidate.” The script was based on a true-life horse race in the 1870s in which the prize was a wealthy girl.

The Beatles had acquired the rights in 1965 for what would have been their third movie, but finally decided to pass on the film.

Maybe Richard Widmark should have followed suit. It was definitely not a hit. I’ve watch the film several times now, and as always, Widmark still delivers. It has its moments, and Caroline Munro is very easy on the eyes.

A tale from the Great Depression next time.

7A Life Saturday, January 31, 2015 • 7A

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Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8A. Birth announcements run each Saturday.

Doty speaks to Princeton DAR members PRINCETON — Charles Doty of Princeton, a 90-year-old veteran of World War II, talked about his wartime experiences in Africa, Italy and France to members and guests at the Jan. 16 meeting of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR. Meeting at the Prouty Building, the group learned of Doty being drafted into the army at 18 years of age. He first was a stevedore but at his request eventually became a member of an ordnance company.

His company landed in Africa in two locations and landed on D-Day in Sicily, D-Day in Italy, and D-Day in Normandy. The landing in Italy was hindered by the fact that the Italians, who by then had freed themselves from Mussolini’s control, said they would help the Americans during the landing and then informed the Nazis of the location. In Normandy, France, Doty said he was among the lucky ones to land on Utah Beach rather than Omaha Beach.

Previously, before the D-Day landing in France, Doty was among a group which practiced for the invasion of mainland Europe. Called Exercise Tiger, American troops were to practice landings at Slapton Sands in Devonshire, England, in April 1944. The operation went awry, and nine Nazi E-boats discovered and attacked the American nine landing-craft convoy. Reportedly, more than 900 servicemen were killed.

The story of the calamity was related by Briton Ken Small in “The Forgotten Dead.” In walking the beach at Slapton Sands in the 1970s, Small discovered unexpended bullets, shrapnel, shell casings, U.S. dollars and personal belongings of U.S. servicemen. A Sherman tank

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Charles Doty of Princeton displays his medal, honoring him as a Knight of the Legion of Honor. It was awarded to him by the French government for his service during World War II. was discovered off-shore. Slowly, Small pieced together the story of the practice landings that were to pave the way for the later D-Day landing at Utah Beach. He began a struggle to free the tank from the Devon waters as well as erect a monument to honor the dead soldiers.

With great difficulty the American tank was recovered, restored and placed on display as a memorial to those Americans who had died. The dedication ceremony was held on Nov. 15, 1987, at the Slapton Village Church. The U.S. government eventually placed a plaque at the site of the tank memorial. Small’s saga became the book “The Forgotten Dead” published in 1999.

Every year a memorial service is

held on the anniversary of Exercise Tiger with the American flag hoisted to honor those Americans who gave their lives for the Allied cause.

Ironically, only 200 lives were lost in taking Utah Beach. Charlie Doty survived Exercise Tiger and Utah Beach and lives to tell his story to grateful Americans.

Doty was discharged at the city of Bordeaux, France, when the war ended. After arriving in Illinois, he was lucky to be offered rides by patriotic citizens, first to Mendota and then to Princeton.

In 2013 Doty was surprised to learn he was the recipient of an award from France, founded by Napoleon – Knight of the French Legion of Honor. The award is granted to those who helped free France from Nazi domination. At the meeting, Doty displayed military memorabilia, his medal and a Certificate for Meritorious Service which he received from the French Consulate in Chicago.

Five other veterans were among the guests at the DAR meeting: World War II servicemen Gib Martin and Roger Swan; and Vietnam-era servicemen Dave Doty, Tom Peterson and Clark Larson.

During the business meeting, reports were received from officers, chairmen and the Nominating Committee. New member Dixie Nichols was welcomed. Delegates and alternates were elected for the State Conference in Bloomington April 24-26.

The next meeting of the Princeton-Illinois chapter will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the BCR community room. The program “Bright Beginnings” will be presented by Lois Peterson, Chapter DAR Schools Chairman.

Education Briefs Stirling receives degree AMES, Iowa — Anthony Stirling of Spring Valley graduated from Iowa State University during its fall 2014 commencement ceremonies. He received his Master of Science in agronomy.

Mount Mercy University announces dean’s list CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Katie Hoffert of Hollowayville and Elizabeth Mosbach of Ladd have been named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Mount Mercy University.

Students with a semester grade

point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the dean’s list.

WIU dean’s list MACOMB/MOLINE — More than 1,666 undergraduates students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list.

Area students included are: Joseph Pyszka of Dalzell; Brandon Hopps of LaMoille; Samantha Heene of Neponset; Amy Linder, Kyle McComber, Laura Nelson, Michaela

Nelson and Emily Olson, all of Princeton; Mark Bejster and Zachary Urbanski of Spring Valley; and Alex Platz of Walnut.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a scale of 4.0 equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted.

Foehring earns degree EUREKA — Lisa Foehring of Princeton was awarded a degree in communication from Eureka College during winter graduation exercises on Dec. 13.

Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for recent accomplishments. See Education Briefs on Page 7A.

Community Notes Golden Eagles meeting WYANET — The Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, for lunch at Red’s in Sheffield. All seniors 50 years old and older are welcome to attend.

Buddy Bag meeting MANLIUS — The next Bureau Valley Buddy Bag meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius.

Dueling pianos SPRING VALLEY — Project Success and Hall Township Food Pantry will host a dueling pianos fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Peru Eagles. Tickets are $15 per person. There will also be a 50/50, raffles, a cash bar and light snacks. A special raffle ticket will be given for every nonperishable food item donated. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 815-663-2085.

Valentine concert PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus will present a Valentine concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the auditorium of the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. The concert will feature such iconic tunes of the season as “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Let me call you Sweetheart” and “Heart of my Heart.” Admission is by donation only. Reservations are suggested but not required. Call 815-875-2787.

HCE will not meet PRINCETON — The Northwest Princeton unit of HCE will not meet in February. There will be a combined meeting in March for both February and March.

Class available VAN ORIN — Van Orin Gospel Church will offer an eight-week class on the book of Revelation during their 9 a.m. Sunday school hour beginning Sunday, Feb. 15. The class will be taught by the Rev. Rene Noble. There is no cost for this class. For more information, call the church at 815-638-2552.

Dance planned PRINCETON — The Generics Goodies Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Princeton Moose Lodge. There will be a $5 cover charge and a cash bar will be available. The lodge is located at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Monday, Feb. 2, to Annette Schnabel. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy birthday on Monday, Feb. 2, to Robbin Squires. From Elaine Snow.

• Happy anniversary on Monday, Feb. 2, to Kathy and Steve Snow. From Elaine Snow.

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Jack and Penny Best celebrate 35th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jack Best of Princeton will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday.

Jack Best and the former Penny Richards were married Feb. 1, 1980, at the home of Rebecca Best by the Rev. Warren Muller.

The couple has two sons, John (Theresa) and Billy, both of Princeton. They also have six granddaughters, one grandson and 10 great-grandchildren.

Jack retired from Corn Belt Energy. Penny retired from the Bureau County Red Cross and currently manages the Princeton Elks Lodge.

The couple took a cruise

Births Announced Sturtevant

Dalton Janise Hall and Kyle Dalton of Spring Valley are the parents of a son born Jan. 23 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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Mr. and Mrs. Jack Best though the Panama Canal last January to celebrate and are planning a family dinner on Valentine’s Day at the Princeton Elks Lodge.

Issacsons will note 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Becky) Isaacson of 1940 Freedom Lane, Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Feb. 6.

They are the parents of two daughters, Lisa (Rich) Baker of Granville and LeAndra (Justin) Harris of Princeton. They also have five grandchildren, Matthew Harris, Micah Harris, Abigail Harris, Amelia Baker and Annalise Baker.

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Paul and Gina (Gabrielse) Koehler of Peru are the parents of a son, Kipton Donald, born Jan. 27 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Guiliana, 2. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Judy Gabrielse. Paternal grandparents are Richard and Marcie Koehler.

Great-grandparents are Emma Zielinski and Bette Koehler.

Kelly Justin Kelly and Emily Flanagan of LaMoille are the parents of a son, Ryder, born Jan. 28 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

James and Noel (Terry) Sturtevant of Norfolk, Va., are the parents of a son, Michael James, born Jan. 21 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 1/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Lawrence and Mary Terry of Buda.

Paternal grandparents are Michele Stein, and Skip and Lisa Sturtevant of Walnut.

Baker Daryl and Gina (Milus) Baker of Oglesby are the parents of a son, Grady James, born Jan. 23 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 10 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 22 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Maks, 5, and Bruno, 3. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Lori Milus of Peru.

Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Mike Hart of Peru, and the late

Merkley Lance and Tabatha (Kelly) Merkley of Navarre, Fla., are the parents of a son, Carter Bryant, born Nov. 13 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Sandy and Jerilyn Kelly of St. Joseph, La., and David and Jane McEacham of St. Joseph, La. Paternal grandparents are Jane and Lon Merkley of Princeton. Greatgrandparents are Joann McDaniel of St. Joseph, La., and Frank and Rita Merkley of Princeton.

Cole Matthew Cole and Samantha Stocking of Malden are the parents of a son born Jan. 28 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

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9A Sports Saturday, January 31, 2015 • 9A Lady Lions win — The LaMoille/Ohio girls made nine three-pointers to sink Paw Paw in Little Ten girls play Thursday. See page 10A.

Bellino will not return to SBA

By Kevin Hieronymus

“I guess it’s time for the school to move into a different direction. I guess that’s what they want to do.”

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John Bellino ran the sidelines for 35 years as the St. Bede Academy varsity football coach. He will not return next year.

John Bellino has coached St. Bede Bruins’ football for the past 35 seasons. If it was up to him, he would keep on coaching at St. Bede.

Bellino told the BCR previously, however, he had been informed by the academy prior to the 2014 season it would be his last. He said the academy has now made that decision final.

“I think our program speaks for itself. I think we’ve done a good job. I guess it’s time for the school to move into a different direction. I guess that’s what they want to do,” he said.

Bellino was also relieved from his position as head baseball coach following the conclusion of the 2014 season.

That was all by design, according to his statement released Thursday, Jan. 29 from SBA principal Michelle Mershon. It stated approximately 18 months ago, a plan approved by coach John Bellino was “developed to provide a smooth transition for the St. Bede Academy baseball and football programs. The implementation of this plan began (last summer for baseball) and will be complete this fall (for football).”

Girls basketball: St. Bede 43, Hall 36

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Boys basketball: St. Bede 38, L-P 32

Bruins finish strong over rival Cavs

St. Bede treys sink Lady Devils

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SPRING VALLEY — The St. Bede Academy Bruins broke a 14-14 halftime tie as they came out firing in the third quarter to pull away from their rival, the Hall Lady Red Devils for a 43-36 victory Thursday, Jan. 29 at Red Devil Gymnasium.

Points were hard to come by in the first half for both teams as each team’s offense had trouble figuring out how to penetrate the other’s defense.

A three-pointer from the corner by senior forward Ellie Herrmann gave Hall its largest lead of the game at 12-7 with 5:33 to play in the half.

A 7-2 run in the final 5:16 seconds, topped off by two free throws by junior guard Julia Pohar, knotted the game going into the half.

Three of Hall sophomore center Jenna Lusietto’s four blocks sprinkled throughout the first half infused some energy into the crowed while

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Bellino is the second varsity SBA coach to be relieved of their duties.

Dawn Williams was let go from volleyball earlier this month.

Having graduated from St. Bede in 1968 and spending the past 40 years on the academy staff, Bellino said it’s going to be a rather tough transition. He’s already started the process of going through his office files of material he’s collected over the past 40 years.

“You’re trying to get your stuff together and throwing stuff away you thought you’d use forever. Lot of stuff … memories and strategies we used, scouting reports, that will never be used again,” he said. “Age sneaks up on you. I guess that’s the way it is. I guess everybody’s got to go

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Hall’s Ellie Herrmann splits the St. Bede defense for a shot at Red Devil Gymnasium Thursday. Herrmann had 16 points, but the Lady Bruins claimed a 43-36 win.

SPRING VALLEY — St. Bede saved its best for last, outscoring rival LaSalle-Peru 17-6 in the fourth quarter to post a 38-32 win, much to the delight of a loud Academy crowd Wednesday, Jan. 28 at St. Abbott Vincent Gymnasium.

The win is the Bruins’ third straight at St. Bede over the rival Cavaliers.

“We finally finished a close game that we were in the lead late. Newman and BV were similar games, but lost. Great crowd and atmosphere,” SBA coach Mike Kilmartin said.

Junior guard Jarrett Olson scored seven of his gamehigh 21 points in the fourth quarter, including 5 of 6 free throws. Teammate Andrew Pyszka went 2 of 2 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter.

The Bruins jumped out to a 10-3 first quarter lead, but the Cavs rallied to tie the game at 14 at halftime and took a 26-20 lead after three quar-

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St. Bede’s Bailee Hopps spots up for a shot against LaSalle-Peru Wednesday at the Academy. The Bruins won 38-32. ters.

Ryan Atilano led the Cavs with 10 points.

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Wrestling: Rochelle 36, Princeton 34

Hubs edge Tigers on Senior Night

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers wrestlers are starting to peak at the right time of the year, they just came up a little short Thursday, Jan. 29.

Old NCIC rival Rochelle edged the Tigers 36-34 on Senior Night at the Prouty Gym blue mat. Of the nine matches contested, the Tigers won five.

PHS coach Steve Amy said the Tigers really wrestled well. In duals, such as Thursday’s, he

said the Tigers need to “keep working for bonus points,” such as pins, tech falls and major decisions.

“The bonus points are huge when we are giving up points on forfeits,” he said. “We just need to keep on grinding it out and working hard.”

Luke Marselle earned some bonus points with a major decision 10-2 win at 120 pounds in the very first match of the night.

“He did a great job battling throughout the entire match and getting the major decision,”

Amy said.

Senior Drew Pranka (160) and junior Chaz Williams (220) tallied some more bonus points the old-fashioned way, by pins.

Pranka scored a 2:46 fall, and Williams stuck his man at 1:32.

“Drew has been Mr. Consistent all season. He knew we needed a pin and went out and got it,” Amy said.

Sophomores Austin Wetsel and Tyler Hammitt came up big for the Tigers. Wetsel was a 6-1

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Princeton senior Drew Pranka puts the finishing touches on a pin fall at 160 pounds to celebrate Senior Night at Prouty Gym Thursday against Rochelle.

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Lady Bruins From Page 9A also keeping St. Bede from building a halftime lead.

“You could see we were kind of frozen in time a couple of times where we just didn’t know what to do and that’s on my shoulders, because I have to be a little bit better for them,” Hall coach Brian Holman said.

It was back and forth early once again in the third until the Bruin offense showed some signs of life as junior forward Rachel Sickley received a pass from junior guard Zoe Postula and drilled a trey to take a 21-20 lead.

“We gave up second-chance opportunities that always led to baskets in the first half and we talked about that at halftime,” SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said. “We controlled our defensive boards in the second half and did a nice job being aggressive with the ball coming off of the rim.”

On the very next possession down the floor, Postula hit a three of her own from just left of the top of the key forcing Holman to call timeout with 3:05 to play in the third.

“It was definitely great coming out the last four games we want to get wins in,” Postula said. “We need to get big wins and be strong. I thought that was a great start with a positive mindset that coach wants.”

The timeout did little to slow down the Bruins as junior guard Gabbie Morrow took a kick-out pass from junior center Brianna Lau and knocked

down the third SBA three within 1:14.

“It was a nice little spurt that sort of kicked them around a little bit and it was good to see,” McGunnigal said. “The story has kind of been that we don’t make those shots, but we hit them tonight, and hopefully that’s a sign of good things to come.”

The Lady Bruins rode the wave of threes as part of a 13-2 run to close out the third quarter and take a 33-22 lead into the fourth quarter where SBA knocked down 8-of-13 free throws to maintain their lead and repay the Red Devils for a close two-point loss on Jan. 5.

“Nice contributions offensively from everybody,” McGunnigal said. “Good balance. We just had real good balance all across the floor both inside and outside especially there towards the end.

We talked about penetrating the defense with the dribble and they did that.”

Junior center Hanna Bima had nine points and grabbed six rebounds while Postula paced the Lady Bruins offense with 10 points.

Herrmann was tops for the game with 16 points and also snagged four steals while Lusietto grabbed a game-high seven rebounds and added six points.

“You go to your horse when things are frozen and she just kept going and going but, unfortunately, I couldn’t find the right things to go with her and she tried to carry us. She got us back to within five or six, but it’s tough when you’re chasing,” Holman said of Her-

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Basketball roundup

Lady Lions light up the 3 ball

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

St. Bede junior Zoe Postula drives to the hoop at Red Devil Gymnasium Thursday against the Lady Devils rmann.

Hall travels to Mendota to take on the Trojans at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 while SBA hosts the Newman Central Catholic Comets at 5 p.m.

“We’re concentrating on

ourselves right now,” McGunnigal said. “We’re focusing on the next four games that we have and we’ll take those one at a time.”

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The 3 ball kept coming up early and often for the LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions against Paw Paw at LaMoille Thursday, Jan. 29.

The Lady Lions made four threes in the opening quarter, three by senior guard Ragen Forbes, to take a 21-9 lead. The Lady Lions never let up, connecting on nine threes en route to posting a 55-42 victory in Little Ten Conference play.

Forbes finished with five threes, finishing with a team-high 16 points.

Freshman Lexi Loftus added 14 points with two threes, and sophomore guard Jasmine Kahly connected on three treys for nine points.

“We had nice balance and we got some nice threes to begin the game,” L/O coach Holli Rapp said. “We rolled on our aggressive press.”

The Lady Lions led 40-19 at the end of three quarters. Paw Paw scored more than half (23) of their night’s total in the fourth quarter.

Bureau Valley 63, ROWVA 26: The Storm rolled in nonconference play Thursday at the Storm Cellar behind junior guard Darcy Kepner (17 points) and freshman guard Addison Moreland (16 points).

BV led 31-7 at the half.

Annawan 84, Ridgewood 73: The Bravettes won on a night baskets were pouring in from both sides. Both teams took each other’s best shots, the Bravettes scoring 32 points in the first

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St. Margaret’s Hospital is implementing an Adult Hospitalist Program. Under the new program, physicians specializing in hospital-based care (“hospitalists”) will be providing your daily hospital care during your entire hospital stay. They will work in cooperation with your primary care provider to ensure that you will continue to receive high quality care whenever you are hospitalized at St. Margaret’s.

Once you are hospitalized, the hospitalists will manage your care. They will coordinate and consult with your primary care provider and other specialists, closely monitoring your progress and keeping in close touch with you and your family.

Hospitalists have one purpose - to focus 100% of his or her time on the adult hospitalized patient. Studies show that hospital care is better for patients when it is provided by hospitalists. The Adult Hospitalist Program also allows your primary care provider to dedicate their full attention to their office patients.

St. Margaret’s Hospital provides hospitalist coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

At discharge, the hospitalists will also communicate with your primary care provider to review your hospital care and the follow-up plan. This will ensure a smooth transition of your care when you are discharged from the hospital.

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Princeton’s Denver Wyatt (right) makes his move at Prouty Gym Thursday against Rochelle.

Tigers From Page 9A winner at 138, and Hammitt pitched a 5-0 shutout at 182.

Tyler Wood (113) and Jeremy Whited (126) both won by forfeits. PHS gave away forfeits at 106, 152 and 285.

Tiger tales: Seniors honored Thursday include Pranka, Skyler Spencer

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Annawan held a 42-37 lead at the half. Sisters Morgan (30) and Jade (26) VanHyfte combined for 56 points between them.

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and manager Ericka Williams. ... Video of Thursday’s match is available at http://thecube.com/ event/princeton-vs-rochelle-wrestling-452743. ... The Tigers traveled to Sherrard Friday along with Amboy to wrap up the regular season. PHS will compete in next week’s regional at Sterling Newman.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com. ence Tournament: Henry beat Lowpoint-Washburn 55-38 and DePue topped Woodland 72-57 Thursday to advance into Friday’s consolation finals at Putnam County High School.

DePue had a well-balanced night behind Ramon Puga (21 points), Eddie Moreno (18), Raga Puga (15) and Manny Winfert (12).

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through the process.”

Bellino, who turned 65 Thursday, Jan. 29, said he will not return to teach next year at St. Bede nor does he anticipate coaching or teaching anywhere else.

“Coaching is probably more difficult than teaching,” he said. “We’re going to put our product out on the field for everyone to see. In teaching, you’re in a classroom and not everyone gets to see that every day.

But in football and baseball you had to put your product out there.”

SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal said it will be different not having the longtime Bruins coach at the academy next year.

McGunnigal, who played for and coached under Bellino, said the Bruins’ coach helped shape his own coaching style today.

Bellino compiled a 176-161 record in 35 year as the Bruins’ head football coach. He said he has a lot

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comes down to your linemen, both offensively and defensively, to have kids who will work hard in both positions, and they don’t get a lot of credit.”

Bellino said he learned how to adapt playing one season for and coaching five under legendary coach John Gaughn.

“He brought in new concepts.

One thing I learned from him is you have to adapt to the talent you have on the field. Over the years, he’s been somebody we could go to when we needed anything,” Bellino said.

Under Bellino’s direction, the football Bruins reached the playoffs 14 times, including the last five years and 10 of the last 12. Their deepest advancement came in 2001 when they reached the 2A semifinals.

In baseball, Bellino guided the Bruins to the 1988 Class A State championship, and a return trip to the state tournament in 1992.

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of great memories as far as games go, but what he treasures most are the relationships he’s developed.

“I think the camaraderie between the coaches I’ve coached against and assistant coaches. Of course the kids who have played for us, have always played very, very hard for us and been representative of the school,” he said.

He said when he first started out coaching, he had more of a love for baseball, but as time went on, he grew to love football even more.

“I think football became more of a passion,” he said. “It took more work to put a quality team on the field. You had to find ways to create and give yourself an edge.”

For years a grind-it-out, off-tackle kind of coach, Bellino said he adapted to spread out the Bruins’ offense in most recent years with the strong arm of quarterback Jack Brady.

“It’s been a fun transition for us.

In a lot of ways, it’s easier to coach when you’ve got great skill kids and an offensive line that gives you time to throw,” he said. “It still

High school girls At LaMoille Paw Paw 9 5 5 23 - 42 LaMoille/Ohio 21 6 13 15 - 55 L/O: R. Forbes 6 (2) 0-0 16, Conner 2 (2) 1-3 5, Kahly 3 (3) 0-0 9, Chasteen 0 0-0 0, Loftus 5 (2) 2-3 14, Pinter 0 2-2 2, Geuther 2 3-4 7, Hansen 0 0-0 0, Deery 1 0-4 2. Totals: 19 (9) 7-16 25, Fouls: 8.

At Spring Valley St. Bede 7 7 17 12 - 43 Hall 4 10 8 14 - 36 SBA: Pohar 1 (1) 2-2 5, Sickley 2 (1) 0-0 5, Perona 0 0-0 0, Ludford 0 0-0 0 Postula 5 (1) 3-4 10, Draper 1 0-0 2, Morrow 1 (1) 3-5 6, Phegley 3 3-4 9, Lau 3 0-0 6, Nowakowski 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 (4) 11-15 43. Fouls: 13.

HALL: Herrmann 5 (2) 4-6 6, Lechner 0 2-2 2, E. Hoscheid 2 2-2 6, Barroso 0 0-0 0, Galassi 3 0-1 6, Lusietto 2 2-4 6.

Totals: 12 (2) 10-15 36. Fouls: 17.

SOPHS: St. Bede 28-21. SB: Ludford 12.

At Manlius ROWVA 5 2 10 9 - 26 Bureau Valley 17 14 13 19 - 63 BV (13-12): Wirth 0 0-0 0, Carlie Bickett 0 0-2 0, Reuter 1 3-8 5, Dean 3 0-4 6, Bell 0 0-0 0, Kepner 7 (1) 2-5 17, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Moreland 6 4-7 16, Kolb 1 (1) 2-2 5, Hurley 1 0-0 2, Bennett 3 0-0 6, Petros 1 2-4 4, Stocking 1 0-0 2, Olds 0 0-0 0. Totals: 24 13-32 63.

Other area scores Mendota 52, Stillman Valley 44.

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Weathering the winter Happy New Year fellow BCR readers. This 2015 year, I will continue writing for the BCR newspaper in the area of the beef industry.

With snow on the ground, action on the Hildebrand farm has been minimal. Except for the first calf of the season coming on one of the coldest day, the sixth of January.

College visits have already started for me. Back in October, Dad and I took a trip down to Western Illinois University. It sure is tough being a junior and not quite knowing what field of agriculture I want to go in.

College will be different for me, especially when I will have to share a room with one other person. I’m used to having a room to myself with a queen-sized bed, not a bed the size of a cot. I have many more visits to make before that all important choice.

Livestock judging practice has started up again for the LaMoille FFA chapter. The freshmen who joined our team seem eager to impress the older members. Preparation for the next show season is still on the move, but at a slow pace. Haltering and leading is still a challenging process, but it does get easier each time I lead them to their day pasture.

All five show heifers are enjoying the freedom in their pasture. This coming show season will be very busy, since this is the most calves I have ever tried to show. I gave up my basketball playing for this year to give me more time with the calves.

Cattle farmers are looking for different ways to prepare cattle for the long winter and also have available nourishment for their cows in the spring. Many farmers are turning to cover crops on their farms to feed their animals. A cover crop is like a double crop system but the second seeding purpose is to cover the ground to prevent soil loss.

Some farmers are using cover crops to supply a different feeding source for their cattle while improving their soil conditions.

Farmers are planting tillage radish cover crops in their corn, likely in August or September, before the corn is harvested.

They do this by a helicopter

Kaitlyn Hildebrand COMMENTARY (preferred) or a plane seeding the fields. Tillage radishes are radishes that have a long root that could reach up to 50 inches in the soil.

The roots of the radish will take up nutrients during the fall before winter kill happens; the nutrients will then stay in the soil until the row crop is planted in the spring, and then the crop will use the nutrients.

When the corn crop comes out, farmers turn the cattle out onto the cornstalks with the radishes that were planted before harvest. Other farmers are planting different cover crops; examples are cereal rye, oats or clover to let the cattle feed on during the spring.

During the winter, cattle eat more to stay warmer during the cooler temperatures. Many times the animals go through a stage called cold stress. Layne C. Anderson, senior cattle specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition, reports cattle have a thermal neutral zone, which is a range at which additional nutrients are not used to either dissipate or create body heat.

During winter with a heavy winter coat, a thermal neutral zone for a cow is 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

When temperature and wind chills fall below the neutral zone, maintenance increases, and additional energy must be supplied. If cattle are grazing or fed free choice forage in cold weather, they will begin using body reserves to meet energy needs.

Supplementing additional energy to cows will help in body conditions. Cattle that are fed a high energy ration in confinement will generally increase intake before a storm. This will help in case the temperatures drop and will help them keep warm. Producer need to notice these changes to make sure the cattle don’t start having digestion problems and throw off their performance. Keeping the constant

feed in the bunk during the storm periods and cautiously increasing deliveries after storm will help in reducing digestion problems.

With calving season already going for some and for others calving will be starting in the next couple of months, some farmers worry if their first-time bred heifers will be able to keep up on their body condition. Chad Zehnder, cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition, says first time calving heifers should have a body condition score (BCS) of five at minimum with a six being preferred. If a heifer has a body condition score of four or less, she will have a harder time calving and maintaining that calf compared to a heifer with a better body score.

Farmers should focus on a pre-calving diet for the heifers to help them after the calf is born.

Heifers need to have a good nutritional diet with a well-balanced mineral program. If the heifer does not get a good nutritional diet, their stamina, strength and muscle tone after calving will probably be reduced. If pre-calving conditioning is not planned properly, farmers will need to play catch up to maintain the new mom with a good body score. It will be more costly to play catch up.

These lactating first-calf heifer should have a good body condition score before the next breeding season. A good diet to increase body score are ones that are feeds in higher energy sources, especially those containing a fat source. By improving a first time calf heifer before calving will save money and insure her in good condition for the upcoming breeding season. As cow herds are being increased, the number of first-time calving cows are entering the herd at an ever increasing rate. Cattle producers need to treat these new moms differently to insure their longevity in the herd.

Until I write again, keep warm, and please keep the animals warm, too.

Kaitlyn Hildebrand is a junior at LaMoille High School and works on the family cattle/corn farm in rural Ohio.

County ag fairs contribute to local economies SPRINGFIELD — Attendees of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) annual meeting heard the results of the Economic Impact of Illinois Agricultural Fairs study conducted in the summer of 2014. The study, conducted by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the IAAF, included surveys of nearly 5,000 fair attendees across the state, in addition to input from 33 key informant interviews.

The study reports $170 million was spent as a result of the 104 fairs in Illinois. In addition, key informant interviews revealed that these fairs contribute to the culture, unity and tradition of the communities they serve. County fair boards across the state are addressing challenges but the economic and social impact is significant throughout Illinois.

Beyond the economic impact, the study revealed that county fairs provide many benefits to the community that are not related to economic gains: family friendly entertainment, education about agriculture, opportunities for local organizations to get involved, traditional community events, fundraising for local groups and unique entertainment opportunities. The primary challenges that county fairs face today include, lack of state funding, keeping youth involved, competing with other summer activities, declining contributions from local agriculture and limited volunteers.

The study was conducted at 15 fairs across the state, with surveys being collected by 4-H youth under the supervision of Extension staff and key informant interviews conducted

by Alex Norr, a graduate student from U of I Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Norr also prepared the report with supervision from Extension’s Community and Economic Development (CED) and 4-H Youth Development Staff.

According to the Project’s Primary Investigator, CED Educator Carrie McKillip, “This project has illustrated the best of what Extension can contribute to its partners. By providing an avenue for campus based learning through the Department of Urban and Regional Planning as well

as a learning experience for 4-H youth across the state, we were able to provide research based information to a valued partner.”

For more information contact Carrie McKillip, mckillip@ illinois.edu, or 309-342-5108.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

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Farm Bureau announces 2015 trips PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau has announced its trips for the 2015 travel season.

There will be an informational meeting at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Farm Bureau in Princeton to hear specifics about the trips.

A representative from Tri State Travel will preview the “Best of Ireland and Scotland” trip set from Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 31. Some sights include the Edinburgh Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness, Rosslyn Chapel, Ayrshire coast, Titanic Belfast Museum, Dublin, Blarney and Cork, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Galway and Connemara. This trip will be packed with sightseeing destinations along with farm tours to fit all interests.

The second trip of the year will be the “American Country Christmas” held Sunday, Nov. 29, to Thursday, Dec. 3. Sights include the Kalightoscope Christmas Celebration in Louisville, Ky., and the holiday tradition of a country Christmas in Nashville, Tenn. Some shows and tours include the Derby Dinner Theatre, Louisville Slugger Museum and Bat Factory, Kalightoscope Christmas Luminary experience, Gaylord Opryland Resort, General Jackson Riverboat, the Rockettes and more.

For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau office.

Farm Bureau offers driving seminar The Farm Bureau will host an on the road seminar about the motor vehicle regulations for Illinois farmers.

Federal truck regulations affect virtually all operating farmers in Illinois. As a “Farm Vehicle Driver” many farmers enjoy exemptions. But, significant new exemptions from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations were made effective in November 2013 with Illinois legislation bringing additional changes in 2014 and again in 2015 for those operating a “Covered Farm Vehicle.”

Over the past 18 months the Off-Highway Vehicle Stamp program has been started, retracted, re-legislated and is being readied for a restart. New medical card rules have kicked in: one last January and another last May. The USDOT Number & UCR registrations — and even the CDL — are still widely misunderstood. And there’s more.

The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau will host its two-hour seminar at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at 509 Front St., Henry. The Bureau County Farm Bureau will host its two-hour seminar at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at 535 Elm Place, Princeton.

The seminar will focus on trucking laws — both new and well-worn — important to farmers with a focus on the Covered Farm Vehicle.

The seminar is free courtesy of the Farm Bureaus, but advance registration is requested. Register before Friday, Feb. 16 by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309-364-2501.

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Agriculture has always embraced technology, and there is a new technology, or at least a new approach to the use of a technology, that may provide significant changes to American farming. And it comes from the sky.

As a former military pilot, I have long monitored the use of airplanes in agriculture — exporting livestock by air, crop dusting, herding livestock by helicopter in Australia or simply flying over a farm to see crops and livestock from a different perspective than a truck. Following the airborne thought, I know creative people see new opportunities for technology in agriculture, in this case the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). I used the term “drone” once, when first discussing this technology with an expert and was quickly corrected that the proper name is UAV. So, we will use UAV instead of drones for this column.

UAVs have been used in agriculture for a while, but as the military has increased its use of UAVs, they have become more powerful and more sophisticated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued the first permit for the agricultural use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Among the FAA

Bill Bailey COMMENTARY requirements are that UAV operations include a ground pilot that has a private pilot certificate, has a medical certificate and that the UAV remains in sight at all times.

The significant factor is the FAA has recognized the growing interest in using UAVs in agriculture.

The most obvious way UAVs could be used in agriculture is crop scouting — looking at a field from above permits someone to see where crops are too wet or dry and which areas of a field are diseased or pest infected.

This information permits farmers to more efficiently focus on areas of a field which are stressed rather than treating, or ignoring, the entire field. In a similar manner, chemicals could be applied to those areas that require attention – a focused application rather than the use of a crop duster. In addition to using UAVs to monitor crops, experts also see them used to keep track of livestock, to identify livestock that are sick,

and eventually, to treat sick livestock from the air.

The School of Agriculture recently benefited from the donation of a sophisticated UAV by Munson Hybrids of Galesburg. Recognizing that UAV use in agriculture is evolving, the company wishes to blend together research, teaching and industry know-how in order to better understand how to fully utilize this evolving technology.

UAVs have certainly been in the news recently — one crashed on the White House lawn and President Barack Obama, when meeting with India’s Prime Minister Modi, agreed to a joint effort to produce UAVs. And, given the attention UAVs have received, their role in improving agriculture and making the industry more efficient, looks bright and will continue into the future. So as you look up in the sky and wonder if it is bird, plane or Superman, you may well see a UAV scouting the crops.

Professor William Bailey formerly was the chief economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition. He also has served as Deputy-Under Secretary of Agriculture. He is now affiliated with the Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture.

Eligibility change for USDA housing programs Mapping changes may affect applicants CHAMPAIGN — Changes in whether a geographic area is classified as rural or non-rural may affect applicants for the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing (SFH) Programs.

For families and individuals to be eligible for application to the SFH programs, the property must be located in a “rural” area, generally non-metro communities less than 35,000 in population. Effective Monday, Feb. 2, the Future Eligible Areas map will be implemented. For Illinois, the changes primarily involve realigning boundaries along roads and municipal corpo-

rate limits rather than imaginary boundaries.

This should help lenders and applicants more easily identify whether a property is eligible for USDA’s assistance.

The Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs provide safe, well-built, affordable homes for rural Americans through loans to buy, build, improve, repair or rehabilitate the applicant’s permanent residence. Programs include the Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Program, through which qualified families are able to obtain attractive financing terms, such as 100 percent financing from

select lenders across the state; the Direct Rural Housing Loan Program which offers a subsidized housing payment based on income; and the 504 Repair Program that helps rural residents remain in their homes, through repairs such as the installation of wheelchair modifications in the home of a person who has become disabled or new siding and windows for a person no longer able to keep up with home repairs.

Details on eligible and ineligible areas can be found at the Rural Development Eligibility website: http://rdeligibility. usda.gov/.

“There are multiple

communities that are newly eligible,” said Barry Ramsey, housing program director. “Our field offices are looking forward to working with lenders, real estate agents and home buyers in these expanded areas.

More information or direction to the nearest field office can be obtained by calling the Rural Development State Office located in Champaign at 866-481-9575.

USDA releases 2014 crop report for Illinois The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its report of the 2014 crop harvest figures for Illinois.

For corn, the planted area at 11.9 million acres is down 1 percent from 2013. Corn for grain was harvested on 11.75 million acres, down 50,000 acres from the previous year.

The corn yield is estimated at a record 200 bushels per acre, up 22 bushels from 2013. Production is estimated at a record 2.35 billion bushels, topping the previous record of 2.28 billion bushels in 2007.

Soybeans were planted on more than 9.80 million acres, up 3 percent from 2013. Harvested area at 9.78 million acres is up 3 percent from the previous year.

The soybean yield is estimated at a record high 56 bushels per acre, up six bushels from 2013. Production is estimated at 548 million bushels, also a record high.

For sorghum, the planted area, at 23,000 acres, is unchanged from last year. Harvested area for grain at 21,000 acres is up 5 percent from 2013.

The sorghum yield is estimated at 106 bushels per acre, up 12 bushels from last year. Production is estimated at 2.23 million bushels, 18 percent above the previous year.

Winter wheat harvested area in 2014 is estimated at 670,000 acres, down 20 percent from the previous year.

The winter wheat yield is estimated at 67 bushels per acre, unchanged from 2013. Production is estimated at 44.9 million bushels, 20 percent below the previous year.

The harvested area for oats in 2014 at 25,000 acres is unchanged from the previous year.

The oat yield is estimated at 80 bushels per acre, up 11 bushels from 2013. Production is estimated at 2.00 million bushels, 16 percent above the previous year.

All hay across the state was a harvested area at 520,000 acres, down 21 percent from 2013.

The all hay yield is estimated at 3.38 tons per acre, up 0.31 tons from the previous year. Production is estimated at 1.76 million tons, 13 percent below 2013.

The planted area for summer potatoes was 6,500 acres, down 4 percent from 2013. Harvested area at 6,400 acres is down 4 percent from the previous year.

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Tips to help you survive planning for wedded bliss Compiled by Goldie Currie

Like we see in many Hollywood portrayals, planning for the most exciting time of your life is supposed to be full of fun, laughter and memories that will last forever.

Unfortunately, real life tends to be, well, real. A lot of brides find themselves faced with tough decisions, last minute “to-dos” and unexpected curveballs during the planning stages of their own weddings.

The good news is these are all normal stressful moments all brides will see at some point, and just because they happen to you doesn’t mean your wedding will be ruined.

Two local brides have

provided small bits of advice to keep in mind during those frustrating moments that will help you stay on track and remember the true reason for this wedding.

Below are 10 secrets given by Breanna Sorenson of Princeton and Amanda Oldfield, an Ohio native, on how to remain stress free for your big day.

1. Delegate tasks.

Do this as often as you can. It’s fun to plan, but you simply cannot do everything yourself.

2. Set a budget and stick to it.

By not keeping a budget in mind, it is easy to get caught up in additional

Breanna Sorenson of Princeton is currently planning her July 25 wedding.

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10 questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer (BPT) — Some moments are simply too important to trust to a camera phone.

Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you’ve found the best photographer for your wedding.

1. Does the photographer have a gallery of wedding images you can review?

Reviewing sample work allows you to see the photographer’s strengths and weaknesses — don’t fool yourself, every photographer has them. You’ll also be able to get an idea of their style. Are they formal with an eye for the perfect picture or do they love to capture the hidden moments when no one is looking? Look for images that you can see yourself in. Think of three words that describe you and share those with your photographer. Every photographer has a style and reviewing their gallery can help you determine if theirs is right for you.

2. What is the photographer’s working style?

Some photographers are orderly and operate like wedding planners. Others prefer to sit back and let the events of the wedding unfold. It’s important that you find someone who can understand and meet your expectations. Discuss this ahead of time and ask away, so that you understand how well the photographer’s working style matches your own.

3. Is the photographer available for an engagement session?

An engagement session does more than provide you with priceless images together before you get married. It’s also your first opportunity to work with your photographer and develop a relationship that will allow you to be completely at ease on your big day. Use this session to confirm if the photographer is indeed the right person to capture your wedding.

4. Will the photographer create a detailed shot list?

This list will ensure no important photo is missed during the commotion and excitement of the big day.

You should be able to create that list together, add to the list leading up to the day and have a copy of that list the day of. Take an honest look at what images really

matter and fill your photographer in on situations he or she might need to be aware of in order to prevent awkward moments, and to ensure that he or she can get the shots that matter most.

5. What kind of lighting will be used?

Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you’ll want to make sure your photographer has professional grade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wedding deserves.

6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?

You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A true professional photographer won’t miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memory cards and batteries.

7. Does the photographer have liability insurance?

Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to know you both are protected. Your recep-

Wedding cake etiquette There is a protocol to the handling, cutting and serving of wedding cakes. This is hardly surprising because just about everything in a traditional wedding is governed by etiquette and protocol. Many couples, no matter how formal or informal the wedding is, most wedding couples try to observe wedding cake protocol. Protocol for wedding cakes includes the following: • The cake should always be displayed at the reception on a beautifully decorated table. It should be in front of the bride’s table and set so that while it’s is on display it does not block a view of the head table.

An ornamental knife should be placed on the table.

• Protocol demands that the cake must be cut at the right time in the reception.

For informal ceremonies and receptions this means serving it after the guests have been received and toasts have been given.

For formal ceremonies it should be served

after the main dinner.

• An announcement that the cake is to be cut should always precede the actual cutting of the cake, this allows mingling guests to view the ceremony.

• The bride should hold the knife in her right hand and the groom should stand slightly behind her with his right hand covering hers to make the cut, the first slice should be fed by the groom to the bride and the second bite should be offered by the bride to the groom.

• After the cutting of the cake and the first bites, a family member or member of the catering staff should cut the serving slices.

• The cake should be served with coffee or the beverage of the guest’s choice, guests should also be offered the opportunity to box up their piece in a gift box to take home.

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8. Will there be one photographer or two?

A second shooter increases the probability that no shot will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding. If there will be two photographers, ask to meet them both to get a feel for their personalities and how well they might blend in on your big day.

9. What will happen to the images after your wedding?

Will your images be

backed up to a hard drive or the cloud once processed? How long will your photographer keep the images afterward? Will they be kept for a couple of years or dumped immediately? If you have any concerns about losing your photos, knowing what the photographer plans to do with your images after your wedding is important.

10. When will you get your photos?

No, you won’t get your pictures the day after; no photographer can deliver that quickly. It’s a good idea, though, to get a general idea of the timeline

ahead of time. You might even be able to agree on getting a couple of images ready for social media use very quickly. But obtaining your photos will likely take several weeks. To help with the wait, some photographers will send you a sneak peak with a few images.

Just ask ahead of time!

You won’t be able to see everything that happens during your wedding day.

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Before the ‘I dos’ remember these important insurance to dos (BPT) — Congratulations, you’re engaged.

Once the excitement of sharing the news with your loved ones and Facebook friends dies down, there are several important issues to consider. This includes building your guest list, setting a budget, picking a venue, DJ versus band and other to dos.

However, there are also some vital details pertaining to insurance that many prospective newlyweds overlook. True, it’s not the most exciting topic, but it is, nonetheless, something that should be considered before marriage.

Before you tie the knot, make sure you consider these options: • Get your engagement ring appraised and insured.

Whether you’re traditionalists who believe an

engagement ring should cost three months of the future husband’s salary or you’re a modern couple who opted to go Dutch and split the cost, an engagement ring is no small investment. Even if the ring is a family heirloom that didn’t cost anything, it’s a good idea to be protected against the unthinkable circumstance of losing your ring.

“Most renters or homeowners insurance policies offer riders for special or expensive items like engagement rings, costing on average $1 to $2 for every $100 to replace the ring,” said Doug Menges, chief claims officer for Mercury Insurance Group.

• Compare your existing auto insurance providers.

Many couples don’t have the same carrier for auto insurance when they

join together in holy matrimony, but keep in mind marriage can impact how much you pay for your premium.

“This is especially timely for me, because my daughter is getting married this summer,” says Menges. “I know that married couples tend to pay lower auto insurance premiums because, statistically, they’re safer drivers than

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the person you love, and you will still be married.

4. Take time after the wedding to either do a honeymoon or a staycation.

You will want to enjoy the time directly after the wedding to be with your new spouse before going back to work.

5. Stay organized.

Keep a binder full of all the flyers and information from the bridal shows you go to. Even if you don’t

think you are going to utilize some of the people, you never know. You will meet so many people throughout the years at these shows, and it’s a great way to compare pricing. Having a binder allows you to organize your thoughts and keep everything in order.

6. Book items ASAP. Even though your wedding might be more than a year away, book everything as early as you can.

From Page 1B expenses that aren’t necessary. Do you really need the aisle runner? Of course not. Keep the extra costs to a minimum.

3. Do not sweat the little things.

Curve balls will be thrown into your plans.

You absolutely have to go with them. At the end of the day, it’s about you and

single men and women.”

Be sure to talk about accidents, outstanding tickets, coverage lapses and similar issues while you’re deciding if a joint policy is right for you. And don’t be afraid to reach out to a local insurance agent for advice on how to best proceed.

If you opt to combine policies, consider what’s most important to you

when choosing a provider. Is it the cost of your policy or having a local agent with whom to build a relationship? What about insurance bundling options and the discount types offered? When you agree upon what you’re both seeking, you can choose to stay with one of your current providers or find a new company.

• Create and merge itemized household inventories.

Whether you cohabitate with your beloved before or after taking the marriage plunge, an important insurance lesson is to keep a detailed record of everything you own. Mashable lists several apps that will assist with the inventory process. This inventory keeps track of the belongings you’ve accumulated over the years and helps

your homeowners or renters insurance provider determine the proper amount of coverage you’ll need if you fall victim to a burglary, fire, natural disaster or other loss requiring a claim to be filed.

When you move in together, be sure to combine your respective inventories into one master list, and remember to add all of the gifts you receive at your engagement party, bridal shower and the wedding.

• Relax.

Your wedding day is hopefully one of the best days of your life. Don’t get lost in the planning process because the most important detail is the person who’ll be standing next to you. Take a deep breath, relax and remember to enjoy every second on your journey to a shared future.

People have laughed at me for booking my caterer, transportation, photographer and DJ early, but guess what, I’m that much more ahead of the game than the rest. The earlier you book someone, the better the rates you’ll get and the happier you will be.

7. Ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to ask your bridal party for help.

I’ve been blessed with a great bridal party, for the

most part. They’re here to make your life easier.

8. Do what you want.

Don’t try and please everybody. Not everyone is going to be satisfied with your choice of cake or a meal, but, hey, it’s a free meal (well, at least for your guests).

9. Have fun!

This is the happiest day of your life. Don’t stress out about each and every thing. There’s going to be ups and downs, but

remember the main reason for the big event is to marry the love of your life.

10. Have others share wedding disaster stories.

Believe it or not, every wedding tends to have something go wrong. Listening to what that thing may have been at someone else’s wedding will help you keep a sense of humor and remind you the little mishaps are what will make the memories you share for years to come.

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P.O. BOX 33 • Malden, IL 61337

815-866-6858

THE Time & Jewelry Professionals 618 S. Main St. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-8321

To add your listing to this page contact us at (815) 875-4461, Ext. 6341

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228 • Help Wanted Gateway Services, Inc. has openings for full & part-time DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES. Position involves providing personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Applicants must be willing to work 2nd shift or 3rd including some shift weekends and holidays and must possess a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age or older, and have a valid driver's license.

Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Applications can be obtained at: www. gateway-services.org or by visiting our office at 406 South Gosse Blvd., Princeton. EOE/EEOC Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our LaMoille location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS - 26943 IL Hwy 34, LaMoille, IL 61330 (815-638-2763) Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIMEHELP at our Princeton Ag location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and NonCDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS- 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356 (815-875-2808) Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applicatians for SEASONAL PART-TIMEHELP at our Walnut location. Positions available j ar CDL with HazMat Endorsement and Non-COL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS-500 West North Street, Walnut, IL 61376 (815-379-2123) SECURITY OFFICER. Part-Time. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is currently seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for the Princeton, IL area.

The selected candidate will work 20 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 5:45am-10:45am.

Apply online at: www.securitasjobs.com and select the Bettendorf, IA Office.

For questions, please call 1-800-622-3550. EOE

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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

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

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

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

- 400 Merchandise

- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale

434 • Miscellaneous Sales

767 • Mobile Home Sales

FIREWOOD All hardwoods split, ready to burn. Available all year around. 21 years experience. Full size truck bed. 815-875-1552

3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2000 down, $413.02 monthly for 3 years, includes water & lot rent. Call 815-303-2948 or 708-805-1950

444 • Farm Equipment

Mobile Homes For Sale: Use your tax refund for financing! Recently remodeled Hollypark, 14'x70', 2 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood laminate floors, large covered deck and carport; Fairmont 14'x70', 3 bedroom, 1 bath; Fleetwood 16'x72', 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

All homes have spacious lots and storage sheds.

Affordable monthly payments!

Call 815-875-1502 or text 815-876-7319

T & L Center Pivot, good working condition. Lost lease so must be moved asap. No reasonable offer refused; Rome Disk, 28' hydraulic fold, 9” spacing, original blade 24”, bearings run in oil, does excellent job. $23,500.

Call 314-550-3150

448 • Pets & Livestock DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

450 • Under $1000 1920's Walnut smokers cabinet, 13”x10”, copper lining; 1930's Walnut occasional table, inlay top. $65 each. 815-222-7946 8 new solid wood cabinet doors $10 each.

Call 815-646-4741 Antique kitchen cupboard, black, $25; women's Trek bicycle $75; antique sheet music stand $50. Call 815-481-4024 Frontier snowblower, model #ST0521, excellent condition. Used once. $100 or best offer. Call 815-872-0013 Maple dining room table with 4 chairs, solid wood. $400. Call 815-875-4077 Old siren, works great, very loud. A few dings but awesome piece, may be antique fire truck siren. $150. 815-876-6083 Snow blowers: Jacobsen 21” single stage, $25; Mid Pro 21” single stage, with electric start, $350.

Call 309-895-2412 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales GRANVILLE 508 Silverspoon. Saturday, February 7, 9am-5pm.

ESTATE SALE ALL CONTENTS & HOUSE MUST GO!! Furniture, appliances, new grill, Lots of tools & yard equipment.

COME CHECK IT OUT! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find your next place to call home.

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

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

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

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

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275 DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

856 • Apartment Rentals BUREAU 1 & 3 bedroom apartments available. Both spacious apartments with lots of storage. Quiet building. Yard shared by tenants. Security deposit required. No pets. No smoking. 815-878-3084 MANLIUS 2 bedroom apartment with garage.

Water, sewer, garbage services included. No pets. 1 year lease. $450 per month. Security deposit. References required. Available immediately. Call 815-445-6731 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $600. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON large 1 bedroom. Appliances, garage & heat furnished. No smoking. $425 a month + deposit.

Call 815-875-4706 PRINCETON New luxury 2 bedroom apartment, garage & appliances included. $795 a month + utilities, lease & deposit required. No pets. Must see! 815-878-1984

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO RENT? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

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

Call 815-878-4149

858 • Homes for Rent PRINCETON 2 bedroom.

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

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

Call 815-875-3166/ 815-875-3861

LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO OPEN A SHOP? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find a great place for your business.

999 • Legal Notices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 14, 2015, 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 OLYVUS located at 1600 Northwestern St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Dated this 14th day of January, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MERVIN K. SMITH, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-02 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mervin K. Smith. Letters of Office were issued to Gary D. Nelson of 217 W. Woodridge Dr., Dunlap, IL 61525, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before July 22, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 13th day of January, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Gary D. Nelson, Independent Executor 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JAMES LORD, JR., ) DECEASED. ) IN PROBATE DOCKET NO. 2015-P-3 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is of the death of JAMES LORD, JR., Bureau County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on January 16, 2015, to JAMES LORD, III of 11154 250 E. St., Neponset, IL 61345 and JANlNE K. HAPP, of 1646 170th St., Aledo, IL 61231 as Independent Co-Executors, whose is John W. Bean of Nash, Nash, Bean & Ford, LLP, 445 U. S. Hwy. 6 East, P.O. Box 63, Geneseo, IL 61254.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois, 61356 or with the representatives or both, on or before the 30th day of July, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after has been filed.

JAMES LORD, III and JANINE K. HAPP as Co-Executors of the James Lord, JR. Estate Robert N. Nash NASH NASH BEAN & FORD, LLP Attorneys for Representatives 445 US Hwy. 6 East P.O. Box 63 Geneseo, IL 61254 Phone: 309/944-2188 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2015.

government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-00090. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-00090 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00009 TJSC#: 34-22047 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I643664 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) KELLY J. GRABILL, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00009 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on March 11, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN IN BLOCK TWELVE IN THE VILLAGE OF LADD, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY, WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID PREMISES, AND SUBJECT TO LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 303 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LADD, IL 61329 Property Index No. 18-09-437-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) RONALD BECKER ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 14-CH-49 Notice of Judicial Sale of Real Estate Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause, the property hereinafter described will be sold by the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois at public auction to the highest bidder at 1:30 p.m. on February 24, 2015.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 815223-0700.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 250 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301; 815/223-0700.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Eleven (11) in Block (80) in Greenwood’s Addition to the City of Spring Valley, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: a one and a half story, frame, three bedroom house with a carport and covered deck.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (F) The time and place of the sale are: February 24, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale. 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”. 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.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and 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. Title will be conveyed subject to existing tenancies, if any.

By: R.J. Lannon, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff R. J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Henson, Duncan, Gift Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building LaSalle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 jlannon@hlhdr.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT BUREAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE Request of: Patricia Ann Olds 15-MR-07 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Patricia Ann Olds to the new name of: Patricia Ann Eggers-Brady.

The court hearing will be held on April 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main, Princeton, Bureau County, in Courtroom #210.

/s/Patricia Ann Olds Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) RONALD BECKER, ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 14-CH-49 Notice of Judicial Sale of Real Estate Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause, the property hereinafter described will be sold by the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois at public auction to the highest bidder at 1:30 p.m. on February 24, 2015.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 815-223-0700.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 250 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301; 815/223-0700.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Eleven (11) in Block (80) in Greenwood’s Addition to the City of Spring Valley, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: a one and a half story, frame, three bedroom house with a carport and covered deck.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (F) The time and place of the sale are: February 24, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale. 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”. 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.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and 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. Title will be conveyed subject to existing tenancies, if any.

By: R.J. Lannon, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff R. J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Henson, Duncan, Gift Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building LaSalle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 jlannon@hlhdr.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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10-14-200-013 HARRISON ET UX, PEGGY L. 0 101,371 WESTFIELD 12-08-403-012 SCHWAMBERGER ET AL,

BERNARD 29,630 13,333 12-08-428-002 SCHWAMBERGER ET AL,

BERNARD 31,976 13,333 12-27-331-023 MC COOK ET AL, ROBERT 9,643 9,839 12-27-385-010 BROWN ET UX, KENNETH M. 715 400 WYANET 15-21-131-016 WYANET FIRE DIST. 2,559 0 15-21-177-014 GUSTAFSON, JACK E. 23,523 24,050 PRINCETON 16-04-351-004 BEHRENDS ET UX, CINDY C. 85,903 70,130 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16-08-409-009 ALTMAYER ET AL, NIKOLAUS 41,330 30,794 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 16-09-332-001 CONSOL ET UX, ROBERT M. 62,991 36,780 BUREAU COUNTY 16-09-356-016 HARVEST REALTY & DEV. 78,904 130,833 PRINCETON, ILLINOIS 16-09-358-002 KELLY TRUSTEE, BETTY A. 28,563 21,550 FIRST STATE BANK ) 16-09-383-010 JOHNSON, JOHN L. 29,337 10,366 Plaintiff, ) 16-09-383-016 ROD ET UX, RALPH 36,063 22,000 -v.)

16-10-152-012 OWENS, STUART A. 0 592 KELLY J. GRABILL, et al ) 16-10-152-013 PETERSON ET UX, JEFFREY C. 0 43,284 Defendant ) 16-15-304-039 FRITZ, BOBIE F. 0 11,804 14 CH 00009 16-15-304-040 FARRELL, DENNIS A. 0 621 NOTICE OF SALE 16-16-182-007 WAHLGREN, LELAND H. 56,333 47,007 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 16-16-184-001 DUNLAP, ANGELA 21,530 20,664 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale 16-16-184-002 PETERSON, MARY E. 9,694 10,560 NOTICE entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, 16-16-184-016 BATES, GRETA 23,316 7,500 Public Notice is an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will 16-16-226-010 HAWTHORNE INN OF hereby given that on at 11:30 a.m. on March 11, 2015, at the office of

PRINCETON LLC 1,265,033 1,136,245 January 22, 2015, a cerRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten 16-16-226-016 TELFER ET UX, ROBERT S. 67,536 67,888 tificate was filed in the Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at 16-16-227-002 WOLF ET UX, LYLE H. 59,141 39,000 Office of the County public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth 16-16-276-022 WOLF ET AL, LYLE H. 89,319 54,000 Clerk of Bureau County, below, the following described real estate: 16-16-280-025 ROD, RALPH 144,681 85,906 Illinois, setting forth the Commonly known as 303 W. CHESTNUT 16-16-280-026 ROD, PATRICIA A. 8,783 6,583 names and post office STREET, LADD, IL 61329 16-16-352-012 ROD ET UX, RALPH A. 54,166 41,900 addresses of all of the Property Index No. 18-09-437-004. The real 16-16-378-021 MURPHY ET UX, J.A. 25,980 13,333 persons owning, conestate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 16-16-379-001 MORELAND, GARY 17,366 3,833 ducting and transacting 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds 16-16-379-002 MORELAND, GARY 17,366 3,833 the business known as at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial 16-16-379-003 COMBA, A. RANDOLPH 17,368 3,833 A & D Builders located Sales Corporation. No third party checks will 16-16-379-004 MORELAND, GARY 17,368 3,833 at 806 5th St., Mendota, be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial 16-16-428-003 MARCH, ROXANNE J. 54,080 47,500 IL 61342. sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property 16-16-476-007 SCHLUND ET UX, DONALD E. 63,169 56,667 Dated this 22nd day Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 16-17-277-001 COX, AMANDA R. 44,417 36,666 of January, 2015. on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for 16-17-277-017 BOPES, KANI 14,718 5,805 /s/Kamala S. each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount 16-17-278-009 PARK ET UX, JOSEPH E. 36,710 16,666 Hieronymus paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in 16-19-300-019 ERICKSON, DENNIS W. 40,770 26,054 Bureau County Clerk certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 16-20-201-006 SMITH, BILL 120,681 121,221 Published in the Bureau twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid 16-20-201-009 BURROWS ET UX, TODD J. 97,895 63,360 County Republican Jan. by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real 16-20-276-016 MONZON ET UX, PEDRO J. 90,899 15,224 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 2015. estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale 16-21-126-007 MURPHEY JR., J. A. 56,865 50,000 or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or 16-21-131-021 BOUXSEIN II ET AL, FRANCIS R. 0 32,333 NOTICE OF other lienor acquiring the residential real estate 16-21-301-006 JOHNSON ET UX, ERIC 31,638 26,666 HEARING BY SHELBY whose rights in and to the residential real estate PUBLICATION arose prior to the sale. The subject property 17-13-355-001 WHITTINGTON, GEORGIA A. 17,730 10,000 IN THE CIRCUIT is subject to general real estate taxes, special 17-13-376-009 SCRAGG, DONALD 10,410 8,000 COURT FOR THE assessments, or special taxes levied against 17-20-100-009 MARTIN ET UX, ROBERT T. 29,280 16,881 THIRTEENTH said real estate and is offered for sale without 17-26-200-009 ORTEGA ET UX, JARED L. 850 852 JUDICIAL any representation as to quality or quantity of 17-34-226-001 LEGG, CLYDE A. 8,133 5,325 CIRCUIT BUREAU title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 17-34-253-022 NELSON, GERALD W. 13,013 10,161 COUNTY, ILLINOIS “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to 17-35-310-012 SCRAGG, DONALD G. 17,217 3,300 Case No.: 15 P 04 confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full 17-35-310-014 SCRAGG, DONALD G. 8,797 1,700 Notice is given of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 17-35-315-004 BLAIR JR., ROBERT J. 1,978 1,986 you, Lewis Camarena, Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser 17-35-326-007 FLORES ET AL, MARIA I. 11,387 6,252 that on February 11, to a deed to the real estate after confirmation 17-35-377-002 VILLAGE OF DEPUE 9,760 0 2015 at the Bureau of the sale. The property will NOT be open 17-35-380-006 CERVANTES ET UX, ANTONIO 13,013 3,833 County Courthouse, for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre17-35-402-008 MUZZARELLI E AL, LOUIS J. 816 825 700 South Main Street, sentation as to the condition of the property.

17-35-402-009 MUZZARELLI ET AL, LOUIS J. 10,571 10,820 Princeton, IL 61356, Prospective bidders are admonished to check 17-35-476-012 CAVANESS JR., JIMMY C. 20,171 18,000 at 2:00 p.m., a hearing the court file to verify all information. If this 17-36-159-003 FLORES, MARIA 9,760 8,419 has been scheduled for property is a condominium unit, the purchaser the Guardianship of a 17-36-176-005 TORRI, GERALDINE 44,522 39,522 of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than Minor, Grace Camarena 17-36-328-009 MISCEVIC, DENNIS 37,445 33,284 a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and based upon the 17-36-331-002 MORENO, DAVID 17,287 8,333 the legal fees required by The Condominium Amended Petition for HALL Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Guardianship filed here18-05-200-014 GILLAN, GREG E. 0 59,404 If this property is a condominium unit which is in. Unless you appear, a 18-05-200-015 BRANDNER FARMS, LLC. 0 1,099 part of a common interest community, the purjudgment or decree by 18-05-200-016 GILLAN, GREG E. 0 21 chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other default may be taken 18-05-200-017 BRANDNER FARMS, LLC. 0 1,006 than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments against you for the relief 18-10-476-003 KIRKMAN, LYLE A. 8,019 8,365 required by The Condominium Property Act, asked in the complaint.

18-14-100-010 BRYANT ET UX, ERIC R. 82,624 85,934 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Published in the Bureau 18-14-201-014 THOMPSON ET UX, JOHN E. 62,002 51,517 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR County Republican Jan. 18-14-201-038 EVELHOCH, DEBRA K. 64,549 62,608 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO 27, 29 and 31, 2015.

18-19-137-001 DELHOTAL ET UX, BRIAN K. 44,620 38,333 REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER 18-26-303-001 GERGOVICH ET AL, RONALD 48,849 44,000 ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN 2014 18-30-100-019 GRIVETTI ET AL, MICHAEL 0 1,660 ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF BOARD OF REVIEW 18-30-100-020 PICCATTO ET AL, JANE 0 75,920 THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE FINAL ASSESSMENT LIST 18-33-102-009 TNT LAWN AND SNOW, LLC. 75,125 56,536 LAW.

The following is a public notice to the taxpayers of Ohio, Lamoille, Clarion, 18-33-126-043 VALLEY RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. 0 2,253 You will need a photo identification issued Dover, Berlin, Westfield, Wyanet, Princeton, Selby, Hall, and Leepertown 18-33-126-044 ROBINSON, MADELEINE 0 23 by a government agency (driver’s license, passTownships, Bureau County, Illinois, of changes in assessed values of property 18-34-101-018 MAY ET AL, LLOYD D. 0 1,213 port, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building as made by the Board of Review of Bureau County, Illinois for the tax year 18-34-101-019 MCFADDEN ET UX, DAN J. 0 362 and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County 2014 (taxes payable in 2015).

18-34-156-001 ANGELO, JAMES H. 41,903 30,355 and the same identification for sales held at

Decisions resulting in NO change of assessed value are NOT listed in this 18-34-201-009 STANK ET UX, GERALD 44,340 35,210 other county venues where The Judicial Sales publication.

18-34-201-013 STANK ET UX, GERALD R. 3,802 8,592 Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For

This publication is made pursuant to section 12-60 of property tax code 18-34-251-002 STAATS, MATTHEW A. 29,206 23,333 information, examine the court file or contact (35 ILCS 200/12-60).

18-34-256-022 ONTIVEROS ET UX, JOSE LUIS 100,981 59,385 Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,

Be advised that the first column of assessments is the total assessed value 18-34-279-005 POLSTER, MAUREEN 11,288 5,000 P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, at the Supervisor of Assessments’ level.

18-34-302-013 RUDA ET AL, ANTHONY J. 85,563 82,333 SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794 The second column of assessments is the total assessed value after all 18-34-333-008 OCHS ET AL, CAROL 36,203 23,667 9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-00090.

Board of Review actions.

18-34-457-009 STANK, MATTHEW J. 0 47,205 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One Thomas H. Sweeney, Clerk 18-34-478-013 MARTINEZ ET AL, LORENZO 0 7,011 South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL Bureau County Board of Review 18-34-478-014 KOTZAMANIS ET AL, ROZALIE 0 7,995 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit

SA Total BOR Total 18-35-157-019 BARACANI ET UX, DEL G. 0 35,351 The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.

Parcel Number Owner Name Value Value 18-35-330-006 BROWN, KENNETH M. 11,142 5,833 com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

OHIO 18-35-363-003 HARRISON ET UX, CLARKE B. 37,380 32,402 CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH 04-09-404-015 TENNISON, RODNEY L. 17,893 7,000 LEEPERTOWN FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, 04-09-426-018 DORAN, NATE 9,309 1,667 23-04-200-001 ROBEZA ET UX, RICHARD A. 6,567 6,652 IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 04-20-100-007 SNODGRASS ET UX, 23-17-108-011 SCRAGGS, DONALD 9,760 8,000 14-14-00090 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case

TIMOTHY D. 94,256 76,716 23-17-110-012 SCRAGG, DONALD 4,880 3,333 Number: 14 CH 00009 TJSC#: 34-22047 LAMOILLE 23-17-110-018 ERWIN, RICHARD P. 19,520 16,026 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection 05-16-151-004 THIEMES ET UX, SAM C. 14,099 7,333 23-17-126-002 WETSEL ET UX, STEVEN C. 13,013 7,143 Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s CLARION 23-17-126-006 BURDEN ET UX, LEONARD T. 21,164 17,653 attorney is deemed to be a debt collector 06-11-300-005 PHALEN ET UX, TERRI 61,657 38,061 23-17-128-011 ROACH, NANCY J. 16,267 12,600 attempting to collect a debt and any informa06-13-300-016 LAMBOLEY, TARA 125,934 128,702 23-17-131-002 BONNELL, DEREK 16,915 167 tion obtained will be used for that purpose.

06-34-300-001 HOFFMAN ET UX, R. WESLEY 73,985 71,035 23-17-134-020 HOLLINGSWORTH, THOMAS F. 8,133 3,333 I643664 DOVER 23-17-135-001 SCRAGGS, DONALD 781 1,667 Published in the Bureau County Republican 10-13-100-006 ZURLIENE ET UX, JERRY 50,139 44,956 23-17-179-003 SCRAGGS, DONALD 8,133 5,000 Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2015.

10-14-200-012 PEZANOSKI, WILLIAM 0 47,494 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 31, 2015.