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Princeton Chamber hosts morning mixer and hears 10 rules to improve your leadership style

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Local business owners and representatives gathered at the Prouty building Thursday, Feb. 4, for Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s first morning mixer event of the year.

Princeton Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Frey introduced guest speaker Darin Jones, a John Maxwell certified speaker.

Jones focused his presentation on leadership in business and shared key points

to those looking to grow as a leader to help build-up their company or organization.

Jones has seen the high of what “awesome leadership” can produce when working under world class leaders, but also has witnessed the costs of terrible leadership when he worked under overseers who didn’t have a leadership bone in their body.

“It makes the workplace a difficult place to be on Monday mornings when the leadership is not firing off,” he said, adding that because of this he’s made it a mission in life to educate and

inspire leaders to get out on the front and lead.

“They can make themselves, and the organizations and employers they serve crazy successful,” he said.

Jones talked about Maxwell’s definition of success, which is broken down into three key points: Knowing purpose in life and what you were meant for; growing to your maximum potential and sowing the seeds that will benefit others.

“People who grow and are dedicated to learning more are some of the most happiest people you will meet,”

Jones said.

Aside from sharing the keys of success, Jones also focused on one of four qualities successful people are able to do well. The No. 1 trait is relationships — or better, knowing how to get along with other people.

“What has been discovered is that successful people get along with other people … How much time do we spend on equipping and training people on products and not on teaching them how to deal with other people?” Jones questioned.

Jones then shared 10 rela-

tional rules for building better business relationships with others: Rule 1: Love and accept yourself. Jones said the first person you need to learn how to get along with is you.

Rule 2: Put energy into being likable by finding common ground and interests with others. Jones said a big mistake is when people put their own interests and likes ahead of others.

Rule 3: Remember names.

“It will set you apart from so many others…The most sweetest name anybody

can hear is their own,” he said, adding it says something about the person who can remember everybody’s name.

Rule 4: Focus on others’ interests. Jones said learning how to be a good listener is key for this rule.

Rule 5: Ask for help.

“If you want to connect with others, ask them for help,” Jones said. “When you ask, it establishes that they know something you don’t know and that builds value in them.

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Pastor Burkey dies at 87

Long-time Princeton pastor remembered

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

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Eighth-grader Luke Peacock (left) offers advice to Ky Vital during the first meeting of the kindergarten through third-grade Chess Club at St. Louis Catholic School. Held during lunch, students wanting to learn the game ate and then began to learn the fundamentals of the classic game of strategy. The event coincided with Catholic Schools Week.

Keeping the fun in faith St. Louis celebrates Catholic Schools Week

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PRINCETON — Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated since 1974, and for St. Louis Catholic School Principal Richard Koehler, it’s all about allowing the children to have fun while keeping their Catholic identity of spiritual and academic excellence.

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gious and academic integrity at the same time,” Koehler said, experiencing his first opportunity at St. Louis to officially celebrate Catholicism with his students and staff.

Koehler said the week was filled with activities and wardrobe derivatives outside of the regular uniforms. It began on Sunday, Jan. 31, with morning Mass and a Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast.

Monday, Feb. 1, was “spirit shirt day,” and Thursday, Feb. 4, was “comfy, cozy and cocoa day,” with students dressed in

sweatshirts and sweatpants.

The activities in the week included classroom movies, Bingo, a Chess Club event, a sucker sale, an open house and book fair, with the students going to the Metro Center pool Friday afternoon. The St. Louis students also donated goods to the food pantry and made greeting cards to send over to the nursing homes in to

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PRINCETON — Whether behind the pulpit, around the dinner table or out in his community, Pastor Harold Burkey was a man who cared about the spiritual growth of every individual in his proximity.

Burkey was the pastor at Princeton Bible Church (PBC) for 29 years, from 1967 to 1996, and his profound impact as a conduit for God’s love was evident to those who knew his calming and caring presence.

Terrie Barker, a missionary with her husband, Everett, in Edinburg, Texas, raised her family in the pews of PBC and recalled Burkey as a faithful servant to God. “I admired him for his faithfulness to those around him, but especially to God’s word and what it meant,” said Barker. “He truly wanted people to know the Lord, and his sermons were totally Biblically-based and straightforward, for when the truth sets you free you will be free indeed.”

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St. Bede Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week

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according to Margherio.

“First, schools are communities — small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged,” he said.

According to the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) national test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently outperform schools in both the public and private sector.

The NCEA states the national secondary school graduation rate for Catholic schools is 99 percent, compared to 78.2 percent for public schools. Also, Catholic school graduates make up about 85.7 percent of the college attendance.

While some Catholic schools are challenged by declining enrollments and school closures, there is still a strong demand and enthusiasm for Catholic schools.

Other statistics pulled from the NCEA website state there are 6,568 Catholic schools currently serving students in the U.S. — 81.7 percent are elementary schools, and 18.3 percent are secondary schools. Last year alone, 27 new Catholic schools opened across the U.S. Illinois is one of the Top 10 states with the highest Catholic school enrollment.

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PERU — Throughout the past week, area Catholic schools have taken part in a nationwide celebration to recognize the value of Catholic education and all it provides to young people.

Catholic Schools Week began on Sunday, Jan. 31, and ends today, Saturday, Feb. 6. The week was observed through masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

Fr. Ronald Margherio Photo contributed of St. Bede Academy said St. Bede Academy students participate in Mass during the Catholic Schools Week event. the week-long celebration allows students to recognize their heritage and realize they are a part of something much larger than their small From Page 1 From Page 1 school community.

Burkey’s guidance, reiterated Barker’s sentiAt St. Bede, Margherio said “The Diocese wanted Catholic schools ments of a great pastor ... and a better man. activities are kept low key. balance rather than an “He was a man of God, so he spoke God’s There is a Mass held for each promote a all-play week,” Koehler word without sugar-coating anything,” Turner class followed by a breakfast. said, adding they didn’t said. spiritual education “This gives them a chance lose focus on the elePatty Cabeen was the first secretary at PBC, as a smaller group to pray ments of morning prayer, so she got to know Burkey in a unique light and eat together,” he said,

By Eric Engel adoration and Mass, as to few others had the privilege of experiencing. adding at Mass, students eengel@bcrnews.com show the students being Cabeen said he was such a patient provider of consider how they are meafaithful followers can be the truth, and he turned situations where peoPRINCETON — The marketsuring up in the areas of very fun when done the ple were suffering into pleasant opportunities ing director at St. Louis Cathofaith, knowledge and service. right way. “We remind to grow together as a family of believers. lic School, Sara Osborn, shared “We often stress that we them of their priorities, “There were many younger families as the some interesting information are family … We are not isobut change it up a bit church grew, and he was sensitive to the needs about the value of a Catholic lated, but rather a part of the each day without a week of the younger families with children,” she said. education. large human family beyond of chaos.”

“I do not remember a time when he showed “Catholic school students are our walls,” he said.

Koehler said they have anger or irritation with anyone.” typically one to two grade levels Every year a theme is already had preliminary Genny Hoffman and her late husband, Howahead of their peers by fourth incorporated into the celediscussions on how to ard, also grew under Burkey’s tutelage into grade,” Osborn said. “They go bration. This year’s theme improve the experience the ministry, as Howard was a pastor as well. on to achieve a 99 percent high was Catholic Schools: Comnext year, including posBefore they had their own children, Howard school graduation rate, with 86 munities of Faith, Knowlsibly bringing in a few and Genny were encouraged by Burkey to be percent going on to four-year edge and Service. The theme speakers that can tie in emergency foster parents, and the love they universities.” encompasses several contheir Catholic faith to learned from their elder allowed them to showOsborn indicated the high cepts that are at the heart their overall enrichment er it upon more than 200 foster children that academic achievement is a of a Catholic education, of life. The staff had a lunpassed through their home. reflection of the individual cheon on Thursday, Feb. “He was a fabulous person, and my husband attention the students receive 4, where they celebrated loved him dearly,” said Hoffman, speaking with in the classroom. With a student Patricia Cwiak and her 40 tears in her eyes about the mentor who always teacher ratio of 14 to one or less, years of dedicated instrucused an open door to invite people in. each child is given opportunity tion at St. Louis Catholic “He made God’s word easy to understand to showcase their unique talents school. and worship,” Hoffman said, adding Burkey and abilities.

PERU — Zachariah Williams, 33, of Wyanet was picked “We do a lot of these felt a burden to minister to those in prison, that “Finally, and most importantup in the 200 block of East First Street in Wyanet at 11:15 things every day, but this they might need encouragement the most. “He ly, is our ability to keep Christ a.m. Jan. 27 on a LaSalle County warrant for unlawful week is an opportunity was always searching and studying the Bible, at the center of the classroom,” possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony. to get a bit more publicand made it come alive for myself and everyone she said. “We pray daily in the He was taken to the LaSalle County Jail. Bond was set ity for the Catholic faith, else.” classroom, have weekly Mass at $15,000, with 10 percent to apply. so we can retain the stuBurkey, 87, died on Feb. 1. Services were held and celebrate Christian holidays The warrant was obtained as result of an investigation dents we have and add Friday, Feb. 5. and traditions.” by the Peru Police Department Special Investigations new ones to our school.”

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Darin Jones (left), a John Maxwell certified speaker, speaks with Dave Husemann, owner of Chapel Hill Golf Course and Events Center in Princeton, following Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s morning mixer event on Thursday, Feb. 4.

Jones further explained admitting a weakness to someone you may be having a hard time establishing a relationship with will go far and help strengthen the connection.

Rule 6: Add value to people.

“Truly value people. If you fake this, you begin to manipulate and take advantage of people, and the workplace becomes this dark place because people will sense your disdain for them if you don’t value them,” he said.

Rule 7: Follow the 101 percent rule.

“Find the 1 percent you can agree on and give that

100 percent of your effort,” Jones said. “Don’t flip those numbers around. Find common ground and drill down on that.”

Rule 8: Love people more than opinions.

“If you can do this, you can absolutely stand out from the crowd. Your place will be the go-to place in town where everyone like Cheers likes to be,” he said, adding the rule doesn’t mean stand back and not have opinions, but rather be human and realize that not every argument can be won.

Rule 9: Follow the golden rule, and do onto others how you want them to do onto you.

Rule 10: Continue to seek out resources to help grow relational skills.

Skoog announces Cell Phones for Soldiers drop-off location at district office in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — State Rep. Andy Skoog, D-LaSalle, is asking residents to donate used cell phones at his district office in Spring Valley, located at 221 E. St. Paul St., to help military members serving abroad call home through his partnership with Cell Phones for Soldiers.

“The separation that accompanies a life of service in the Armed Forces can often become a hardship for military personnel and their families,” Skoog said. “Partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers is a great way to help our servicemen and women get the resources to connect with their loved ones while serving abroad.”

Cell Phones for Soldiers accepts used cell phones and tablets and has them recycled. The proceeds are used to purchase international calling cards given to military members serving abroad. Teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist founded the organization in 2004 and have

since donated more than 210 million free talk minutes to U.S. military members serving around the world.

Skoog has arranged for his district office to serve as a permanent drop off location for cell phones and tablets and urges residents to drop off their old phones to help our military connect with their families.

“Our community has always been committed to serving the men and women who keep us free, and I’m proud to partner with Cell Phones for Soldiers to give residents a way to support our troops,” Skoog said. “Many of us have old phones we’re no longer using. But you can still use those devises to connect people by donating them to this great organization which will use them to bring our military and their families together.”

For more information about this program or any state issue, contact Skoog’s constituent service office by calling 815-664-2717 or email repskoog@gmail.com.

Auction Calendar Feb. 19 – Heirs of John H. Holly, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 391 Illinois Route 89 (McNabb Fire Hall), McNabb, McConville Realty & Auctioneering, auctioneers.

Feb. 24 – Charles A. Abell, combine and heads, tractors, sprayer, semi truck, trailer, machinery, equipment, 10 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Weaver shares thoughts, future goals

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — State Sen. Chuck Weaver was in Princeton Thursday, Feb. 4, to share some of the items on his spring agenda.

Weaver is the newest state senator, having replaced former Illinois State Sen. Darin LaHood in October. Weaver described the transition in a positive light and said he has picked up Chuck Weaver the bills LaHood had on ethics reform.

“The key now is I’m getting out and listening to people,” he said.

“I’m very cautious in Springfield because the last thing anybody wants is the new guy to show up and say he has an answer for everything. I’m trying to ask more questions than provide answers, but I think if you ask the right questions you get to the right solutions,” he continued.

As Weaver gets out and learns more about the 37th Senate District, a major topic he knows is on a lot of peoples’ mind is the budget impasse.

On Thursday, he said there was effort made by Gov. Bruce Rauner who recently reached out to Senate President John Cullerton, a Democrat from Chicago, with a solution to try and move past the impasse.

Weaver said two things Rauner discussed was education reform, and also agreed to support Cullerton’s bill on pension reform.

“Now is the time to be pushing for this thing to get behind us,” Weaver said, adding the key is not to just pass the budget, but do so with reform.

“In the end, it’s going to come down to the rest of us trying to encourage the governor and (House) Speaker Madigan to get together. Those two guys are the only ones who know when we can get this thing resolved,” Weaver said.

Until that issue is settled, however, it continues to create hardships among many social services. Weaver said what he is taking from the suffering is if problems are not solved with reform it will only continue to kick the can further down the road.

One of many issues being held up by the budget impasse is the capital budget.

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Conger retires from Perry Memorial Hospital PRINCETON — Rex Conger, president/CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, is announcing his retirement effective Jan. 15, 2017. Conger has been the president/CEO of Perry Memorial for more than nine years. He communicated his plan for retirement to the hospital board of directors in the fall of 2013, and in response the board put into place a transition plan. The first step of this plan was the hiring of Annette Schnabel as chief operating officer in 2014. It was anticipated Schnabel would transition into the president/CEO position when Conger retired.

Schnabel has been at PMH over a year and has established herself both in the hospital, providing guidance and direction within the organization, as well as in the community. She has built solid relationships with the board of directors, the executive team, medical executive committee, leadership team, medical staff, the hospital staff and the community.

Now the hospital board has placed into motion the final steps to hire and transition a new chief operating officer to Perry Memorial Hospital. Once the new person is identified and hired to fill the role of COO, Schnabel will become the new president/CEO. Conger will move into a pres-

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Rex Conger ident emeritus role, until his Jan. 15, 2017, retirement date.

As president emeritus, Conger will have an office in the hospital and will report to the board of directors. He will continue to be involved as a board member of the Illinois Hospital Association, serve on various statewide boards and committees and work on Perry Memorial Hospital’s efforts as directed by the board.

Conger stated, “Perry Memorial Hospital is an organization that has much to be proud of and a future that is only limited by the imagination of our board, our executive team, our medical staff, our leadership and our staff.

This transition period is filled with opportunity for Perry Memorial, and we will continue to assure the best care and service possible to our patients and families as we further grow and develop.”

Weaver From Page 3 “Streets, roads and bridges are probably one of the biggest things I hear about,” Weaver said.

One thing that will help improve the capital budget is job growth, which is another issue under Weaver’s radar.

With his business background, Weaver feels he has a good understanding of what makes businesses grow and what gets in their way.

“It’s going to come down to how we look at regulations and how the private sector is trying to be aggressive in what they are

Falling in love with Paris, a 2-year-old dog Friends of Strays (FOS) adopted out to a loving family, was an easy task. Not only did Paris find a home with other four-legged friends, but she quickly learned her two-legged family members loved her dearly.

Short after her adoption, her new owners noticed a bulge on her rear left leg and took the dog to the vet, only to learn the bulge is not cancer yet the dog’s leg must be amputated at the femur. The surgery

doing,” he said. “We have to be really smart in how we regulate, because it all sounds easy when you’re sitting in Springfield in a warm room, but when you’ve got a guy out on the road on the front line trying to implement this stuff we think makes sense — it doesn’t always make sense.”

Other projects Weaver plans to focus on this year include a youth advisory for students in the 37th Senate District, which helps introduce kids to legislation and the bills they would like to see be passed at the state level. Also, Weaver is working on setting up a veterans committee and Farm Bureau committee.

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will erase Paris’ pain and allow her to live a long life, however to date, the vet bill stands at about $1,000, which includes the surgical procedure. Friends of Strays, who has also donated to the cause, is hoping others will help Paris with her medical needs via donations in any amount. Donations can be made to FOS’ PayPal account at fos3@frontier.com or by mailing your donation to Friends of Strays, P.O. Box 315, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Driving while license suspended

Jacqueline M. Barnes, 31, of Spring Valley was charged with driving while license suspended in the 100 block of East Saint Paul Street at 5:26 p.m. Jan. 31.

Aimee H. Hernandez, 35, of Spring Valley was charged with driving while license suspended on Devlin Street near Greenwood Street at 4:10 p.m. Jan. 30.

Waily S. Castaneda, 58, of Spring Valley was charged with driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the 100 block of West Saint Paul Street at 8:56 p.m. Jan. 29.

Unlawful possession of cannabis

Michael J. Yuvan, 20, of Ladd was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and driving with only one red tail light on Mautino Drive near Ladd Road at 11:32 p.m. Jan. 29.

Cole R. Ferns, 18, of Princeton was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and no registration plate light on Fourth Street near Richards Street at 7:34 p.m. Jan. 30.

Deer accidents

A vehicle driven by Nicole R. McNair, 31, of Spring Valley struck a deer on Greenwood Street near Seventh Street at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

A vehicle driven by Blase W. Zera, 32, of Spring Valley struck a deer on Route 6 near Old North Road at 10:08 p.m.

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A two-vehicle accident involving Steven D. Muller, 32, of Spring Valley and Kathy E. Ellis, 61, of Spring Valley occurred on Erie Street near Cornelia Street at 1:07 p.m.

Jan. 31. Muller was charged with failure to yield.

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An unknown driver struck a parked vehicle owned by Patricia M. Reynolds, 43, of Princeton, causing heavy damage to the front driver side, in the 100 block of East Main Street in Wyanet at 2:42 a.m. Jan. 24.

A 16-year-old Princeton female swerved to miss a deer and struck a fence on Backbone Road near Oak Ridge Drive at 6:01 p.m. Jan. 27.

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SEATONVILLE — Eileen Barto, 97, formerly of Seatonville, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Manor Court of Peru, where she had resided for almost five years.

Eileen was born Aug. 23, 1918, in Standard to Constance and Lillian Carruthers Grotti.

She married Raymond Barto on Aug. 27, 1935, in Granville. They lived their entire live in Seatonville, where she was a homemaker.

Eileen She traveled with her husband on his many Barto jobs and interests.

She was appointed Bureau County Sheriff to serve out the term of her husband, Sheriff Raymond Barto, after his tragic accidental death on July 16, 1970.

In her earlier days, she loved playing cards with family and friends, reading, working crossword puzzles, watching TV sports and politics. She was a lifetime member of the Seatonville Congregational Church (Independent), and while in Manor Court she appreciated her faithful visits from Pastor Bill Jacobsen. She also was a member of St. Margaret Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed ravioli making at St. Gertrude Church in Seatonville.

Eileen is survived by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970; five brothers, George, Jim, Aldo, William and Art Grotti; and a sister, Vera Petroski.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Seatonville Congregational Church (Independent) with the Rev. Bill Jacobsen officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation for Eileen will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Seatonville Congregational Church.

The Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley is assisting the family. A guestbook may be viewed and signed at bartofh.com.

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Aric A. Bowen, 37, of Tiskilwa struck a deer on Route 29 near 3150 East Street at 6:02 p.m. Jan. 21.

Joseph R. Dever, 36, of Princeton struck a deer on Route 29 near 3085 East Street at 7:08 a.m. Jan. 27.

Miguel A.M. Valdez of Waseca, Minn., to Shawna E. Stearman of Waseca, Minn.

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Andrew W. Barton, 22, of Princeton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in the intersection of Clark and Church streets at 1:48 p.m. Jan. 29.

Lance E. Bice, 30, of Princeton was charged with aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis and attempting to disarm a peace officer in the 2000 block of Route 6 in Princeton at 2 a.m. Jan. 30.

Keith Wealer of Princeton and Lisa M. (Dye) Wealer; married May 27, 2008; divorced Jan. 28, 2016.

Brian R. Raef of Cherry and Wendy L. (Bernabei) Raef of Cherry; married Oct. 1, 2002; divorced Jan. 21, 2016.

Peru police arrest SV man for possession of heroin PERU — Thomas J. Humpage, 52, of Spring Valley was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, heroin, with the intent to deliver in the 1200 block of May Road in Peru at 10:58 a.m. Feb. 4.

According to Peru Police Department, members of the Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Peru Police Department K-9 Unit, investigators with the Illinois State Police Zone 3 investigations and the LaSalle County

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State’s Attorney conducted a narcotics investigation in the 1200 block of May Road.

As result, Humpage was stopped and taken into custody after police found him to be in possession of suspected heroin.

The LaSalle County State’s Attorney approved the Class 1 felony charge. The arrest resulted as part of the department’s special investigations unit into drug activity in the Peru area.

Carol Schwingel

MENDOTA — Carol Lea Schwingle, 74, of Mendota died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Carol was born Feb. 20, 1941, in Mendota to William and Helen (Pyszka) Fitch. She married Robert “Pete” Schwingle on Aug. 6, 1961, in Mendota.

She graduated from Mendota High School in 1959. She was a member of the First UnitCarol ed Methodist Church and served on various Schwingel church committees.

She was employed for 38 years by the First State Bank of Mendota before her retirement. She was a member of the Graves-Hume Library Board and a volunteer with the Mendota Community Hospital gift shop.

She enjoyed playing bridge and boating with her husband. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and attending her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by one daughter, Wendy (Rob) Letterly of Mendota; one son, W. Todd (Susan) Schwingle of Hudson; and three grandchildren, Dr. Brittany Montavon, and Stephanie and Courtney Schwingle.

She was preceded by her parents; her husband on Jan. 27, 2005; a brother, Robert; and an infant brother, Richard.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Mendota with the Rev. Michael Morrell officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.

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

Jul Adams-Watkins

WALNUT — Jul Adams-Watkins, 63, of Walnut died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her home.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

At the courthouse Failure to notify damTraffic court age to unattended vehicle

Disregard official traffic control device — Justin M. Mills, 27, of Princeton.

Driver failed to give notice of accident — Justin T. Hermeyer, 27, of Princeton.

Driving on suspended license — Juan M. Flores, 40, of Spring Valley; Jennifer R. Hilger, 33, of Princeton.

Driving under the influence of alcohol — Martin E. Kowalski, 61, of Seatonville.

Electronic communication device — Ashley R. Bickett, 22, of Princeton.

— Erin M. Arkwright, 28, of Wyanet.

Hunt others land without permission — Wyatt W. Harrison, 24, of DePue; Sean D. Keegan, 45, of Seatonville.

No window treatment adjacent/driver — Cynthia Salazar, 28, of DePue. Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Erin M. Arkwright, 28, of Wyanet.

Speeding (15-20) — Chelsea M. Morales, 27, of Princeton; Katherine A. Schickedanz, 24, of Prince-

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Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend

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Shredded It’s an interesting machine, to say the least. Born out of the need to protect oneself from others, I assume. It’s that relatively inexpensive gadget that eats paper, allowing you to feed it sheet after sheet, and then shreds each piece into oblivion.

A paper shredder. Yet another invention I wish I’d thought of, which falls in line right behind paper towels, plastic liners for your slow cookers, Band-Aids for African Americans and a whole plethora of other common sense items.

While my paper shredder overheats Terri and shuts down for a while after it’s had Simon enough, I’m surprised at how many people COMMENTARY actually own one of these machines. With identity theft being a constant worry for all of us (if it’s not, it should be), a paper shredded keeps those bandits from piecing together bits and pieces of your life, including account numbers, addresses and more. I mean really ... I guess if someone wanted to steal your identity and then spent the next 10 years attempting to piece together those little shreds of paper, I’d almost applaud them for their efforts. Thus, the need for a personal paper shredder.

It’s the time of year when we are going through a ton of old papers. It’s a tedious job, and not one I enjoy in the least. There are about a million other things I’d rather be doing, but with identity thieves creeping among us and a household that keeps getting fuller and fuller, the need to purge is upon us. Like my grandfather and my mother, I am a saver, so throwing anything away isn’t in my nature, not to mention the permanency of shredding something and destroying it forever.

It’s difficult for me, but it has to be accomplished. The filing cabinets are only so big, you know. (Just for the record, though, I could never be featured on an episode of “Hoarders.”)

So back to the shredding — financial documents, tax returns, medical information, old bills, anything that has personal information on it, which is a ton of stuff.

It’s surprising really, how much one can stow away. And I don’t know about you, but there’s that little fear buried deep within my soul that knows the minute these sheets of paper become shredded into a bazillion pieces ... well, that’s the exact moment I’m going to need it.

But I suck it up and look the other way ... and the shredding continues.

While it clearly is a hassle — patiently feeding sheet after sheet into this monster’s mouth — I have to admit there’s more to this than just the act of destroying sheets of paper. I know this will sound a bit weird, but shredding old documents from the past is a tremendously cleansing experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to study things that happened years ago, the bigger advantage is the chance to rid yourself of the burden of those documents and move forward. I guess what I’m saying is there are more benefits than just extra room in the filing cabinets. When you shred those old items, they are gone forever, never ever to clutter your mind again. It’s nice.

As I was sitting there in front of that shredder the other day, I had this epiphany. Wouldn’t it be great if we had our own personal shredder built into our heads and our hearts, where we could destroy all those things in our lives that tend to eat away at us? Those things that clutter our lives, much like those papers clutter our homes — just feed those thoughts and issues into the mouth of the monster ... and POOF ... gone forever, never ever to haunt us again. What a great contraption that would be!

While I have to assume the negative things that eat away at us are there for a reason, I think at some time we have to move forward and let them go, allowing that now proverbial shredder to destroy those thoughts so we can make room in our lives for more productive ones. We tend to be a society that holds on to too much, I think — grudges, words said without thinking, unkind situations ... I could go on and on.

I guess I have to wonder just how much better off we would be if we allowed ourselves to let go now and then ...

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

By Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

Richard Widmark was disappointed, to say the least, when he returned home to Princeton, Ill., in the first part of July in the summer of 1932. He would not be going to the University of Arizona as he had hoped, and the road trip, intended to end up there with Tom Best and Gail Castner along for a last big adventure, had only gotten them to Sioux Falls, S.D., for a visit with Dick’s Uncle Leo and grandmother Mary Barr. His father, Carl H. Widmark, had sent a wire to Sioux Falls telling his son that he could not help him with the money to attend the University of Arizona, and Richard had no choice but to return home. He was living at 428 S. Pleasant St. with his mother, Ethel Mae, and brother, Donald. His parents had separated in 1931, while he was a senior at Princeton Township High School.

Widmark parked his Chevrolet coupe on Main Street in front of Heck’s Rexall and headed into the store. He had bought the 5-year-old car from Leslie Monroe at Monroe’s Chevrolet dealership on the corner of Main and Peru streets, across from the post office during his senior year.

The car had been very reliable on the trip to Sioux Falls and back to Princeton. Richard was at least thankful for that. He had made a good deal with Monroe and the automobile was as good as promoted.

He still didn’t have a plan of action for what to do next, but he did know he wanted to get into a college, hopefully in law. He was meeting Tom Best at Heck’s. Tom already had plans to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where he would be studying to be a dentist. He walked into Heck’s and smiled when he saw Tom already sitting at the soda fountain counter. Dick sat on a stool next to Tom. Now that high school was behind them, part of the summer was gone, and Dick’s plans a bust, an ice cream soda could only help.

Dick loved ice cream sodas. Christian G. Heck, everyone knew him as C.G., was the owner of the drug store. C.G., sensitive to their taste buds, served up two double chocolates to Tom and Dick, without even waiting for their order. He nodded, grinned knowingly, and then waited on another customer who came in and sat at the counter next to the boys. Tom was rehashing his own plans, and Dick was lamenting his dilemma after their shortened adventure. C.G. served the new customer a hot fudge sundae. The guy sat eating his sundae, listening to the discussion of the young men.

Tom was trying to cheer Dick up, bringing up all of the positives, reminding him of all his academic accomplishments and great skill on the gridiron. That’s what good friends did. Tom wanted to get Dick back in the game. When there was a lull in the conversation, the man eating the sundae and taking everything in, turned to Widmark and said, “Why don’t you try Lake Forest College? It isn’t far from Northwestern; it’s a nice smaller school; and you wouldn’t be very far from your friend. With your accomplishments it sounds like you might could get a scholarship.”

That started a whole new conversation at the soda fountain in Heck’s Rexall, with many questions from Widmark and answers given, when the gentleman eating the sundae could provide them. Richard Widmark had a new game plan.

It was almost the middle of August

when the letter addressed to Mr. Richard Widmark arrived at 428 N. Pleasant St. It was from the Registrar’s Office of Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Ill. Richard had wasted no time in applying for admission after the conversation at the soda fountain in Heck’s Rexall. He sat at the kitchen table, opened the letter and read: “Dear Mr. Widmark: “We are pleased to inform you that your application for admission to Lake Forest College has been approved and that you may matriculate as one of our students this fall.

“The transcript of your record at the Princeton Township High School indicates that you have a fine foundation upon which to build your college life.

We believe that Lake Forest College will afford splendid opportunity for your further development.

“Any specific information which you may need, regarding your enrollment at Lake Forest, will be sent to you later.

However, we will be pleased to hear from you at any time you want information. Yours very truly, Registrar.”

Richard Widmark got a full fouryear scholarship to Lake Forest College because of his good grades, his need, and signing on to play football.

He would start as a prelaw student and had this to say in several interviews years later: “I was a kid who was terribly broke in the middle of the Depression, and Lake Forest gave me a scholarship. I got to go to college, which I didn’t think I was going to do. I was fortunate to go, not every kid did ... a scholarship helped a lot.

When a kid found out that he was able to talk, he wanted to be a lawyer.

That was automatic.”

Lake Forest College was and is a liberal arts college north of Chicago near the Lake Michigan shore. It is a 107-acre campus located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago in the historic suburb of Lake Forest. Wooded ravines connect North, Middle, and South Campus, and the beach along Lake Michigan is a short distance away, making it an easy to walk campus. There were only about 300 students when Widmark attended from 1932 to 1936.

Richard Widmark regarded his college years as significant ones. He turned his attentions from law to speech, a major that included classes in the dramatic arts. He would

study drama under the instruction of Professor Russell C. Tomlinson, who would become one of his most influential mentors.

“I probably worked harder at Lake Forest College than I ever have, before or since. I was constantly busy, always in a play, about 30 in all. I debated all over and played on the football team. It was one of the periods of my greatest activity.”

During his freshman year, Widmark was encouraged by a friend to try out for the college drama group, the Garrick Club (later called the Garrick Players), and he was accepted.

Richard’s grandmother, Mary Barr, had taken him to the movies starting at the age of 3, and he was smitten with them, even to the point of acting out his own scenes in the backyard as a young boy. He was in several plays in high school and involved in many musical and dramatic endeavors.

“I always loved the movies and had a feeling I’d like to do them; but when I found out I could talk, I thought I’d like to become a lawyer. Theater and movies were a million miles away, totally removed from my ken. In my day, coming from a little town, California and New York were places that could have been on the moon.”

How ironic that California and New York would indeed be the locations of two of his residences. Richard Widmark would find his early training in theater invaluable in his career, and his four years at Lake Forest College is where this would happen.

I’ll be back with more of his college life in a couple of weeks.

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

BVHS art students take part in exhibition at IVCC Bureau Valley High School art students display some of their artwork that will be on display during the Illinois Valley Community College High School Student Exhibition.

This show will be on display Monday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 19.

There will be an informal reception for students, teachers, family and friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Sheila L. Heth is the art Instructor at BVHS. Pictured (front row, from left) are Ember Cork and Kaitlyn Splitt; and (back row) Savanna Bell, Hunter Schoff and Breonna Balensiefen. Absent from the photo are Amber Dietz, Grace Risatti and Carrington Musil.

Breakfast in LaMoille LAMOILLE — An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St., LaMoille. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-10 and free for 5 and under. All proceeds will support the Ohio Booster Club.

Open Table supper in Sheffield

district and a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate. Proof of residency can be established by submitting mortgage or lease papers and two of the following items: a driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter registration, a utility bill or an insurance premium receipt. A certified birth certificate can be obtained from the county clerk of the county in which the child was born. A hospital certificate is not acceptable.

Parents will be asked to complete

an information sheet and receive a packet of information and health exam forms. Each child must have a health exam, including a lead screening, a dental exam and an eye exam completed by the first day of school.

Parents are reminded to schedule medical appointments early.

It is important students are pre-registered. If parents/guardians are unable to pre-register on Feb. 10, they need to call the school office at 815894-2363 for an alternative date.

Manlius Fire Department elects officers MANLIUS — The Manlius Fire Department held its January meeting at the Manlius Fire Hall with 16 members present. The meeting was conducted by Robert Reglin, president. The minutes of the last meeting and treasurer’s report were given.

Chris Dybek was voted in as a member. The department received $1,000 for a grant from Walmart by employee Aaron Roush for volunteer hours for the Manlius Fire Department. A check was received from

Deborah Rieker in memory of Charles and Patsy Hunt. A check was received from Helen Coblet and Frieda Grady in memory of Mary Kennedy. Checks were received from Jerry Hochstatter, Ken Bomleny and the First Baptist Church of Manlius. A thank you note was received from Owen Slock.

A thank you note and check were received from Renee Hartz.

The election of officers for the 2016 was held: Aaron Roush, fire chief; Justin Doty, chief assistant; Steven Mich-

lig, first lieutenant; Ben Doty, second lieutenant; Robert Reglin, president; Mitch Doty, vice president; and Mary Hartz, secretary.

Attendance awards were won by Justin Doty, Ryan Allen and Robert Reglin.

A training meeting was held Jan. 25 at the fire house. The next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the fire house. The lunch committee will be Larry Lee Rowland.

Bureau County HCE plans webinar PRINCETON — Bureau County HCE (Home and Community Education) Association will present “Lessons for Living: Superfoods to the Rescue” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.

Community Notes FFA alumni will sell pork chops PRINCETON — The Princeton FFA alumni will host a pork chop stand at the upcoming Princeton vs.

Bureau Valley basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The stand will be open from 5:30 p.m. until the end of the game or until supplies run out. The stand will be set up in the high school cafeteria. Proceeds from the evening’s sales will go toward scholarships to be used

by Princeton FFA members.

Kindergarten pre-registration planned in Ladd LADD — Ladd Community Consolidated School has set kindergarten pre-registration day for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Parents of children who will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1 and not currently in the Ladd preschool class, are asked to come to the school office to pre-register their children. It is not necessary for children to come this day.

To pre-register, parents must bring proof of residency in the Ladd school

Officers elected — The Manlius Fire Department voted in a new member and elected officers for 2016. See Page 7.

This first of multiple lessons will be presented as a free webinar and is approximately one hour in duration.

It will be presented at the University of Illinois Extension, 850 Thompson

St., Princeton, and will be joined by Susan Glassman, extension nutrition and wellness educator. RSVP by calling 815-875-2878 by Tuesday, Feb. 9.

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Church of Christ will host the free Open Table supper from 5 to 6 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Sheffield United Methodist Church. The menu will consist of spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert.

Smartphone Basics class PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will present a program on Smartphone Basics at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9. Patrons are invited to bring in their phones to receive one-on-one help. Representatives from Illinois Valley Cellular will be present to go over the following tips: Getting to know a smart phone (How it all began); WiFi: How to connect; Basic setup and over view (how it works); Email (How do I send and receive? How do I attach?); Picture messaging; Voicemail (setting up and using voicemail features); The App store and how to download; Button configuration (what are all these buttons?); and Fun tips and tricks.

Open Table in Walnut WALNUT — Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Walnut United Methodist Church will begin hosting “The Open Table,” a meal prepared and provided by the church, with no charge for those attending. Initially, meals will be served on the third Wednesday of each month between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The church hopes to serve people of all ages and all neighborhoods.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Sunday, Feb. 7, to Roger Swan, Bob Hayward and Linda Gustafson. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 5th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 7, to RayyLee. Love, Mommy, Jazzlyn, Briinuh and Nana.

• Happy birthday on Sunday, Feb. 7, to Ashley Bickett.

From Elaine.

• Happy birthday on Sunday, Feb. 7, to Julie Lewis.

From Elaine.

• Happy birthday on Sunday, Feb. 7, to Lois Simon.

From Elaine.

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Mays will celebrate 50th Ralph, Roberta Patty will wedding anniversary note 71st anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Pete May of 528 Hidden Lake Drive, Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13 with a family dinner.

Lloyd “Pete” May and the former Karen Marquis were married Feb. 13, 1966, in the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda. Their attendants were Elaine Hewitt, Sandra Henriksen, Allyn May and Lloyd Marquis.

The couple are the parents of four children, Diane (Joe) Garland of Spring Valley, Debra (Dave) Whitley of Bloomington, Suzanne (Scott) Morgan of Bloomington and Jim (Jeannine) May of Princeton. They also have six grandchildren, Nick May, Tyler and Emma

Mr. and Mrs. Pete May Morgan, Drake Garland, and Jake and Jack May. The couple farmed in the Ohio, Malden and Spring Valley areas before moving to Princeton in 2009. They are members of the First Lutheran Church in Princeton.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Patty of Princeton will celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary.

Ralph Richard Patty and the former Roberta Louise Young were married Feb. 15, 1945, by the Rev. Malvin H. Lundeen in Ottumwa, Iowa. They are the parents of three children, four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A card shower is being held in their honor.

Births Announced Dieboldt Thomas and Katherine (Brussel) Dieboldt of Sheffield are the parents of a son born Jan. 28 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Patty

Timothy and Samantha (Groff) Quanstrom of Princeton are the parents of a son, Wyatt William, born Feb. 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are LeRoy and Josie Groff of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Randy and Laurie Quanstrom of Princeton. Greatgrandparents are Nancy Patterson of Galva and Myrna Quanstrom of Princeton.

McComber Drew and Anna (Pace) McComber of Montgomery Village, Md., are the parents of a son, Leonardo Drew, born Jan. 12 at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Rebecca, 3. Maternal grandmother is Sharon West of Ellensburg, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Judy Mills of Princeton and Mike McComber of Tiskilwa. Great-grandparents are Mary McKane of Ladd and Betty McComber of Tiskilwa.

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Ash Wednesday services

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Logan holds geography bee

Richard Kinczewski

The social studies department at Logan Junior High School in Princeton recently held its 22nd annual National Geographic Society Geography Bee. Approximately 512 students in grades 5-8 competed in preliminary round questioning to determine 10 finalists. These 10 students were then challenged in a final round competition at an allBLOOMINGTON — school assembly. This year’s geography bee winners are Richard Kinczewski, the Christian Smith (from left), third place; Trent Kloepping, son of David and Wendy first place; and Steven Rahn, second place.

Kinczewski of Granville,

Kinczewski graduates cum laude from ISU

Weeks named to dean’s list LONGVIEW, Texas — Jacob Weeks of LaMoille has been named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester. Weeks is a senior majoring in aeronautical science.

Matthew Warren earns degree ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn., graduated more than 792 students during the 2015 fall semester. Commencement ceremonies took place on Dec. 18. Matthew Warren of Princeton received a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications.

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graduated on Dec. 12 from Illinois State University during its 156th annual commencement.

Kinczewski received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, while earning cum laude honors with a grade point average of 3.75/4.0.

During his tenure at Illinois State University, Kinczewski was inducted into the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, and received a recent invitation into the Tau Sigma Honor Society.

He is also a member of HonorSociety.org.

Kinczewski is a 2010 graduate of Putnam County High School. He is the grandson of Richard and Alice Kinczewski and John and Rosemary Miller of Spring Valley, and Philip and Irma Valle of LaSalle.

Kinczewski was also named to the Illinois State University’s dean list for the fall semester of the 2015-16 school year. Students included on the dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight A’s. He earned a 4.0/4.0.

Open Prairie United Church of Christ in Princeton will hold a brief service of consecration of the ashes at noon on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, followed by a sixhour vigil from noon to 6 p.m. (choir to follow at 6:30 p.m.). Anyone in the community is welcome to drop in between noon and 6 for imposition of ashes and/or a quiet time of meditation. Open Prairie is located at 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton (just east of the Apollo Theater). For more information, call 815-872-5150 or visit openprairie.org.

The First Lutheran Church in Princeton will have services at 7 p.m. every Wednesday during Lent. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, and again on March 16, soup suppers will be held at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton will have an Ash Wednesday service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. They will also have a prayer time from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday during Lent at the church.

The Red Oak United Methodist Church will have an Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at www.edwardjone the Red Oak United Methodist Church, 16961 2900 North Ave., Walnut. The service is sponsored by the Red Oak and Wyanet United Methodist Churches, with the Rev. Judy Giese as pastor. The church is located east of Walnut and north of Route 92.

St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the church, 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton.

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Girls basketball: Kewanee 78, Bureau Valley 53

Storm reaches Boiling point

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Through three quarters the Bureau Valley Storm kept pace with Kewanee before the Boiler Girls took over and grabbed a 78-53 Three Rivers Athletic Conference victory Thursday, Feb. 4.

The Storm and Darcy Kepner made the Boiler Girls sweat throughout the first three quarters as BV was tenacious in the early goings of the contest, pouring in 24 first quarter points with 15 coming from the resilient Kepner.

“I’m just really proud of the kids. Coming into the game we knew they’d be going all out looking for a conference championship,” BV coach Tiffany Gonigam said. “We came out tough, didn’t back down from it at all, and they just eventually wore us down at the end.”

With the game winding down, the crowd remained abuzz as Kepner, a senior guard, played with a staunchness rarely witnessed in BV basketball, turning in a double-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and also added six steals.

Kepner’s 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting (76.5 percent from the field) propelled her to the third spot on BV’s all-time scoring list with 925.

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer The performance by Kepner fell just two points Bureau Valley senior Darcy Kepner takes a first-half shot in Thursday’s game at the Storm Cellar against

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Kewanee. Kepner netted 26 points in the first half and finished with a near school-record 31, but the Storm lost 74-50.

Basketball roundup

Hall, St. Bede girls finish out with wins

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Hall Lady Devils and St. Bede Lady Bruins finished off the regular season with wins in Three Rivers Conference play Thursday, Feb. 4.

Hall 54, Prophetstown 39: The Lady Devils got things going in the second quarter Thursday, outscoring the Prophets 21-7 to take a 32-13 lead.

The win clinched a fourth-place finish in the TRAC at 10-4. Hall improved to 19-5 overall.

The girls came out and played very well especially with Prophetstown coming off a big win vs. St. Bede,” Hall coach Brian Hollman said. “It was a great way to close out the regular season. Everyone got playing time and we executed very well. To end the season 19-5 is a testament to how hard the girls have worked all year and something they should be very proud of heading into postseason play.”

Hunter Galassi led Hall with 20 points on 7-8 shooting from the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line.

Rena Barroso added 17 points.

St. Bede 59, Rockridge 40: The Lady Bruins started fast and finished furiously to close out the regular season on the road. They jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and stretched a 12-point lead to 19 with a 22-15 fourth-quarter edge.

“After Monday’s hiccup against Prophetstown I thought we came out and played our style better. We ran a lot of girls into the game and tried to keep people fresh on the floor,” SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said. “It was good to hit some key shots when we did and then able to get to the free-

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Subbing out for the postseason Sub-sectionals add wrinkle to postseason play

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The postseason format for IHSA girls and boys basketball added a little wrinkle with the introduction of sub-sectionals to the Class 1 and 2A levels.

In this format, teams feeding into a sectional are divided into sub-sectionals for purposes of 1-12 seeding. Presumably, the best four teams would then win regionals and advance to the sectional, preventing the top teams from meeting early at regionals due to geographics.

Local girls’ teams from Hall, Princeton, St. Bede and Putnam County were sent to Seneca for regionals. For seeding purposes, they were grouped with seven distant schools — Aurora Christian, Braidwood ReedCuster, Elgin St. Edward, Kankakee McNamara, Lisle, Momence and Wilmington.

“I think the thing that coaches and fans will like the most will be at the sectional level. No matter the seeds or the teams, four good teams will end up winning regionals and end up going against each other in a very competitive sectional.” • Brian Holman, Hall coach Bureau Valley went in a different direction to the Byron sub-sectionals, participating in the Oregon Regional along with Byron, Fulton, Prophetstown and Savanna West Carroll. The other sub-sectional includes Morrison, North Boone, Rockford Christian, South Beloit and Winnebago.

It’s the first time the IHSA has used sub-sectionals since the 2006-07, the first since the start of the four-class system in 2007-08, and it’s received a mix of reviews.

SBA coach/AD Tom McGunnigal is not in favor of the seeding for sub-sectional as it is set up. He said there’s not enough information

online provided to make accurate seeds.

“You cannot seed 12 teams, half of which I have no idea about, over the Internet. At least three schools gave no season summary and some did not even give their records, I had to go count games to come up with a record,” he said. “Further, I think some schools may just seed based on record and that is unfair to a school who has a stronger schedule. I am not one for having to attend another meeting, but to continue in this format almost mandates that you sit in

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Byron Sectional (2A)

Sub-Sectional A 1. Byron 2. Winnebago 3. Morrison 4. Bureau Valley 5. Fulton 6. Oregon 7. Prophetstown 8. Poplar Grove North Boone 9. Rockford Christian 10. South Beloit 11. Savanna West Carroll Sub-Sectional B 1. Hall 2. Elgin St. Edward 3. Lisle 4. St. Bede 5. Aurora Christian 6. Kankakee McNamara 7. Seneca 8. Princeton 9. Braidwood Reed-Custer 10. Putnam County 11. Wilmington 12. Momence

Serena Sectional (1A)

Sub-Sectional A 1. Annawan 2. Wethersfield 3. Amboy 4. Ottawa Marquette 5. Roanoke-Benson 6. Stark County 7. Galva 8. Woodhull AlWood 9. LaMoille/Ohio 10. Midland 11. DePue

Sub-Sectional B 1. Indian Creek 2. Ashton-Franklin Center 3. Serena 4. Newark 5. Gardner-South Wilmington 6. Earlville/Leland 7. Hinckley-Big Rock 8. Somonauk 9. Paw Paw 10. Crete Illinois Lutheran 11. Mooseheart

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Keegan signs with Augustana Hall senior Brooke Keegan signs to continue her volleyball career for Augustana College. The Lady Devils setter was the 2015 BCR co-Player of the Year. She said she chose Augustana, because she “connected really well Coach Kelly and the girls on the team.” She also really likes the location, and “how athletics are such a big part of the school and that the CCIW conference is very competitive.” She plans to major in physical therapy. She was joined at her signing by her parents, Shelly (front, let) and Tom Keegan; and (back row) Hall coaches Megan Uphoff and Bernadette Savitch and athletic director Eric Bryant.

The BCR has caucused its panel of experts for our annual predictions for Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Steve Amy, PHS coach: Broncos 24, Panthers 21 Dan Dwyer, BCR: Broncos 31, Panthers 27 Eric Engel, BCR: Broncos 38, Panthers 33 Jim Eustice, SBA coach: Panthers 24, Broncos 14 Dan Foes, PHS coach: Panthers 31, Broncos 28 Lyle Ganther, BCR: Broncos 24, Panthers 21 Kam Hieronymus, County Clerk: Panthers 28, Broncos 13 Kevin Hieronymus, BCR: Broncos 24, Panthers 21 Brian Holman, Hall coach: Broncos 24, Panthers 21 Brent Jamison, BCR: Panthers 24, Broncos 16 Eric Lawson, BV principal: Panthers 28, Broncos 17 Tom McGunnigal, St. Bede AD: Broncos 28, Panthers 22 Jake Merkel, Hall senior: Panthers 21, Broncos 10 Jeff Ohlson PHS coach: Panthers 32, Broncos 27 Jake Reinhardt, PHS senior: Panthers 28, Broncos 17 Jacob “Bubba” Smith, PHS senior: Panthers 24, Broncos 17 Randy Tieman, Hall: Broncos 17, Panthers 14

At Seneca (2A) Team to beat: Hall (19-5).

Watch out for: St Bede (18-12), Princeton (11-14).

Monday, Feb. 8: Game 1 - #7 Seneca (12-16) vs. #8 Princeton, 6 p.m.

Game 2 - #5 Aurora Christian (1312) vs. #10 Putnam County (7-15), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9: Game 3 - #1 Hall vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 4 - #4 St. Bede vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11: Finals, 7 p.m.

BCR Insider: The regional field includes two defending regional champs, but neither No. 5 Aurora Christian or No. 10 PC are seeded to repeat. Hall reached the regional finals last year and are primed to take the next step under second-year coach Brian Holman. The Lady Devils, however, have slowed of late and face a potential uncomfortable rematch with Princeton, whom they escaped with a 40-33 win Jan. 25. Princeton has beaten just one team with a winning record, Fieldcrest (15-12), but has played the likes of Amboy, Bureau Valley and Hall all very close and looms as a tough out behind the talents of sophomore point guard Anna Murray and twin towers Ivy Rhodes and Courtney Oeder. .... While it hit a speed bump at Prophetstown Monday, an overtime loss which snapped a five-game win streak, St. Bede is as hot as any team in the field. The Lady Bruins averaged 79 points in recent wins over Riverdale and Bureau Valley.

SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said, “It’s like every night, you have to come and play your best. No better time of year than now! My girls have worked very hard to get the seed they got, they are playing well right now and that’s all I could hope and ask for.” ... A Barb Beck-coached Irish team playing on its home court is not an ideal match-up for anyone.

Beck said it’s been a weird season for the Irish, having lost five players to season-ending injuries. “We got our work cut out with Seneca. About the same record were are We have to be ready to play. 7 vs. 8 Anybody can win. We have to take care of business,” PHS coach Jeff Ohlson said. Aurora Christian went 8-1 in the Northeastern Athletic Conference, taking second. Sub-sectional B includes defending 2A champ Bishop McNamara, which won the Hall Sectional year (50-33 over PC).

All-stater Khadaizha Sanders departed for Rutgers and the Irish were seeded just sixth overall.

Players to watch: Anna Murray (PHS, 5-6/G, So.), Courtney Oeder (PHS, 6-1/C, Jr.), Ivy Rhodes (PHS,

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There’s going to be a lot of close games in the fourth quarter, and I think the teams that do the little things right will come out on top.”

BCR pick: Hall over St. Bede.

Last year’s regional finals: PC 29, Hall 23; Aurora Christian 46, Westmont 33.

Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs. Poplar Grove Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16.

At Oregon (2A) Team to beat: Byron (25-3).

Monday, Feb. 8: Game 1 - #6 Oregon (6-20) vs. # 7 Prophetstown (7-19), 6 p.m. Game 2 - #5 Fulton (8-13) vs. #11 West Carroll, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9: Game 3 - #1 Byron vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m.

Game 4 - #4 Bureau Valley (15-12) vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11: Finals, 7 p.m.

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staff. ... BV coach Tiffany Gonigam has done a superb job rebuilding the Storm program after winning regional last year at Fulton. Like Byron, the Storm is built for continued success, starting three sophomores and a freshman behind senior floor leader Darcy Kepner. BV coach Tiffany Gonigam said, “We know at this point, no games are guaranteed. No matter if the field looks tough or not, you never know what can happen in the postseason. You have to prepare for and play each game as if it is your last. I think obviously Byron is a favorite, they are very talented team who has seen a lot of success this season.” ... The Storm will likely have to get past TRAC foe Fulton to get a shot at Byron.

Players to watch: Kepner (BV, 5-6/G, Sr.), Christen Hurley (BV, 5-9/F, So.), Lexi Devries (Byron, 5-10/G, Jr.), Paige Holloway (Byron, 5-8/G, Jr.), Bailey Burrows (Byron, 6-2/F, Jr.), Sarah Hopkins (Byron, 6-0/F, Jr.) Tiffany Gonigam says: “We are excited heading into the postseason.

We have seven girls returning on the roster from the regional championship team last year and that helps to build excitement. They remember the fun and excitement of playing in the championship and they want that again.”

BCR Pick: Byron over BV. Last year’s regional finals: BV 57, Newman 52; Stillman Valley 56, Byron 52.

Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs. Wilmington Regional winner, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15.

At Amboy (1A) Team to beat: Wethersfield (23-7).

Watch out for: Amboy (20-6).

Tuesday, Feb, 9: Game 1 - #10 Midland (3-15) vs. #11 DePue, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb, 10: Game 2 - #2 Wethersfield vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 3 - #3 Amboy vs. #9 LaMoille/Ohio (9-15), 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12: Finals, 7 p.m.

BCR Insider: The Lady Clippers will be a tough out on their home court, but the Lady Lions will give it their best shot. A good final between the hosts and Wethersfield looms.

Amboy is a defending regional champ.

Players to watch: Lexi Loftus (LO, 5-8/G-F, So.), Paige Conner (LO, 5-10/G-F, Jr.), Delaney Wilhem (Amboy, G, Jr.), Ali Kazubowski (Wethersfield).

BCR pick: Amboy over Wethersfield.

Last year’s regional finals: Amboy 54, Indian Creek 38.

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Senior Spotlight McKenzie Lechner • Hall High School Name: McKenzie Lechner.

Date/place of birth: Aug. 26, 1998; IVCH, Peru.

Hometown: Spring Valley.

Family: My dad, David Lechner; my mom, Sheri Lechner; my stepmom, Amy Lechner; my sister, Amy; my brothers, Blake and Drew.

Sports: Basketball, softball.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because of its aggressiveness and I’ve always admired its challenges.

Favorite food and where to get it: Chinese from Panda Express.

Likes: Eating, vacations, hanging out with friends and Starbucks.

Dislikes: Feet, rude people and waking up early.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My dad, because with every sport I have done, he’s been there to help me practice and push me.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): Again my dad; he’s taught me right from wrong and helps me with everything I do.

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The last song I listened to: “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots.

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I stay home to watch: “One Tree Hill.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Go to my friends and teammates.

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What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: That I was quiet.

Most embarrassing moment: Slipping and falling on the school bus stairs.

Most unforgettable moment: Going to Jamaica with my family.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To win state this year for basketball.

What I would like to do in life: Go to college and become a dentist.

Three words that best describe myself: Awkward, caring, funny.

shy of the school record for a single game of 33, set in 1999 by Jessica Judd.

“She played phenomenal,” Gonigam said. “She’s a senior and you don’t look forward to this day when your high school career is coming to a close, but I think she has that in the back of her mind lately.

It gives her a little extra motivation and she’s been playing with a little extra fire and passion.

“She’s been leaving it all on the court because she knows there’s no holding back now. She’s always going to give her best effort and that is shining through right now. You don’t have a game like that without putting in the time and energy at the gym.”

The victory, coupled with a Sherrard Lady Tigers win at Orion, assured the Boiler Girls a share of the TRAC conference title as each went 14-1 during conference play over the course of the 2015-16 campaign.

Kewanee defeated Sherrard early in the year, but the conference recognizes them as co-champions.

The freshly crowned conference champions had contributions from eight players, but a pair of juniors — guard Blair Bullock and forward Rachael Moraski — provided a 1-2 punch that proved to be insurmountable with Bull-

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Bureau Valley freshman Saige Barnett eyes the hoop Thursday at the Storm Cellar against Kewanee. The visiting Boiler Girls clinched a share of the TRAC championship with a 74-50 victory. ock dropping in 25 points and Moraski 21 points.

“We were focused in on those two (Bullock and Moraski) because we knew that they are two incredible players, but it’s difficult to stop both of them and that’s what makes their team good, they have multiple options. They all play well together as a group, but they are a

Sub-sectionals From Page 9 a room together to ‘get it right.’

Hall coach Brian Holman understands the concept of the sub-sectional, but agreed it was hard to seed with teams from such a large grouping stretching from Aurora and Kankakee all the way out to Princeton.

“I think this year it played out much like it would have in years past, but if it hadn’t, a drive from Princeton or Granville to Wilmington can make it tough on a team to play in a regional,” he said. “ I think the thing that coaches and fans will like the most will be at the sectional level. No matter the seeds or the teams, four good teams will end up

really tough team to stop once those two get going,” Gonigam said.

BV will have the weekend to recoup to get ready for regional action next week at Oregon. The Storm (1512) will face Monday’s winner between Fulton and Savanna West Carroll at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.

“When you come out and battle a team like

winning regionals and end up going against each other in a very competitive sectional.”

PHS coach Jeff Ohlson said the familiarity with opponents like Hall, St. Bede and PC remains the same and “avoiding Bishop Mac and Elgin St Edward is always a good thing.”

BV coach Tiffany Gonigam said the sub-sectional format was a bit overwhelming, but thinks it is fair for the top teams to be divided.

“Although you never know where a team may get placed and good teams can still get knocked out early. That’s all part of the postseason,” she said.

McGunnigal was pleased to be sent to Seneca for travel purposes.

It is highly possible, however, had the seeds differed, Hall, PC, Princeton or St. Bede could have been shipped to Wilmington, some 75-90

that it has to give you confidence heading into regional week. I hope the kids take positives away from this because they can play with good teams.

Playing with passion that they play with and giving the effort that they do can take you a long way,” Gonigam said.

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miles away, for regional, double the distance to Seneca.

The Bureau Valley girls, who played at Fulton (48 miles) last year, will travel 62 miles to Byron. Had the seeds sent them to Poplar Grove, it would have been 103 miles.

Princeton is hosting a 2A boys sectional, with Monmouth-Roseville (100 miles) and Orion (57 miles) playing as regional hosts in sub-sectional A. Bureau Valley is also in the sub-sectional as well as Rockridge.

Byron and Newman are regional hosts for the sub-sectional B. The St. Bede and Hall boys are a part of the Clifton Central sub-sectional A. Geographically, they would go to the Fieldcrest regional (38 miles), but seeding-wise could wind up at Braidwood (76 miles).

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From the Ground Up! will host conference

Don Wenzel, who runs Donnie Appleseed Orchard, will be a speaker at the conference.

Workplace CPR and First Aid PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau has announced a program offered jointly with the Bureau County Metro Center.

The Workplace CPR and First Aid Course will be offered at the Bureau County Metro Center on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The full course (CPR and First Aid) will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Bring a lunch). The CPR only training will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The cost for the course is $70*.

This upcoming CPR and First Aid training aims to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults. Learn more about first

aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains and strains; treat sudden illness, including poisoning and heat and cold emergencies and take action: and understand the role of AEDs in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.

A textbook will help students retain skills and serves as a reference tool in an emergency. *Bureau County Farm Bureau members are eligible to receive a discount by contacting the Farm Bureau office for a coupon. Discount is due to a grant offered through Illinois Farm Bureau and Country Financial.

To register, call the Bureau County Metro Center.

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PRINCETON — From the Ground Up! will host a half-day mini conference, “The Best in Local Foods” from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Princeton Public Library.

From the Ground Up! is a project led by the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department through a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers Market Promotions Program.

From the Ground Up! seeks to promote local foods, growers and farmers markets in Bureau and Putnam counties, highlighting local foods available at markets in Sheffield, Spring Valley, Princeton, Walnut and Granville. This meeting will launch efforts to prepare for the 2016 growing season.

The featured speaker will be Holly Hughes, a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener from Grand Ridge.

She is a grower on her five-acre family farm, Grateful Plains, supplying up to 40 local families with homegrown produce and cut flowers to members of Community Sup-

ported Agriculture (CSA).

As a small farm advocate and passionate gardener, Hughes connects regional consumers, producers and the community at large with the local food movement through her weekly column, The Garden Maiden, and through her 2016 Viva La Local public awareness campaign, launching Feb. 28.

Other speakers include: Eric Johnston, agronomist, AgriEnergy Resources; Corey Chatman, Experimental Station; Don Wenzel, local grower, Impact of Loyalty Program; Ariel Zimmerlein, local grower, Cottage foods and WIC/LINK; Trevor Kauffman, local grower, Reflection on Bureau County Markets; and Chef Monika, Chestnut Street Inn. This event is free and open to the public.

For questions, contact Joy Kauffman by calling 815-200-4925 or email jkauffman@bchealthdepartment.org. More information can be found at www.bchealthdepartment.org/fromthegroundup.php.

New 4-H SPIN Club tackles video production SPRING VALLEY — The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program is offering a new 4-H SPIN Club opportunity for youth interested in video production.

SPIN Clubs are special interest clubs where youth learn about a topic of interest from an adult who has an expertise in that area. Hugo Heredia of Imagine U Studios in Spring Valley will be

teaching the six-week program.

Participants will learn about basic techniques using the Adobe Cloud mobile apps. In addition, participants will be working on creating short films and exploring different genres using apps and mobile devices to produce their media.

The club will meet on Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning March 14 and concluding

April 25. The program is open to youth ages 10-18 and is $15 for current 4-H members and $35 for new 4-H members. To register, visit http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp or call the University of Illinois Extension, Bureau County, at 815875-2878 by Friday, March 4.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, call 815224-0889.

One hundred years of Bureau County Farm Bureau history has come alive through the new “Celebrating 100 Years” book. These commemorative books are now available for purchase for $5 at the Bureau County Farm Bureau office. With more than 200 pictures in the 76-page book, you are sure to find pictures that will bring back many memories.

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SPRING VALLEY — Registration for the Spring Valley/ DePue/ Dalzell Little League will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Richwoods, located at 11 Wolfer Industrial Park in Spring Valley.

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PERU — The St. Bede Bruins baseball team will hold its Spring Training Baseball Clinic in March. Session 1 for ages 6-8 will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 5. Session II for ages 9-11 will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Session III for ages 12-14 will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 12.

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OGLESBY— Illinois Valley Community College’s softball team will host the 17th annual IVCC Eagles Softball Clinic Feb. 13-14.

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SBA tied for fifth place with Erie, which they beat last week in overtime.

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High school boys Three Rivers ............. Conf. All Newman ............................ 8-1 20-3 Kewanee ............................ 8-2 14-8 Rockridge .......................... 7-2 18-4 Princeton ........................... 7-3 14-8 St. Bede............................. 7-3 14-7 Morrison ............................ 7-4 11-11 Hall ................................... 6-4 14-10 Orion ................................. 6-4 14-9 Erie ................................... 4-6 12-12 Sherrard ............................ 4-6 8-12 Fulton.................................. -6 10-15 Riverdale ........................... 2-7 9-13 Prophetstown .................... 2-8 8-15 Bureau Valley .................... 1-8 4-19 Amboy .............................. 1-10 3-19 Does not include Friday’s games Wednesday’s result Rockridge 58, St. Bede 34 Friday’s games Bureau Valley at Morrison Erie at Prophetstown Hall at Riverdale Kewanee at Orion Princeton at Newman Rockridge at Sherrard St. Bede at Fulton Saturday’s games • Princeton at Bureau Valley, 7:30 Little Ten Conference Tournament at Somonauk THURSDAY: #1 Newark 73, #5 Somonauk 43 #2 Indian Creek 65, #3 LelandEarlville 62 #4 Serena 78, #8 Paw Paw 41 #7 LaMoille/Ohio 52, #6 HBR 39 FRIDAY: Consolation finals - LaMoille/ Ohio vs. #4 Serena. Third place - #5 Somonauk (8-13) vs. #3 Leland-Earlville (13-8. Title - #1 Newark (20-2) vs. #2 Indian Creek (15-6).

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229 • Professional/ Clerical Seeking a full-time ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Candidates must be organized, dependable and experienced in general office procedures / Microsoft Office programs. Apply in person at: Bureau County Zoning Office, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356. Applications accepted until 2/16/16. Bureau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicant selected as finalist for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check EUCLID BEVERAGE has an opening for a SALES TRAINEE. Interested parties should apply at: 20 Unytite Drive, Peru, IL

Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament at Oneida Friday: #1 Annawan vs. #4 ROWVAWilliamsfield, #2 Mercer County vs. #3 Wethersfield, Ridgewood vs. Stark County, Princeville vs. United.

Saturday: (At ROWVA High School) 9th-place - Galva vs. West Central, 1 p.m., 7th-place game at 2:30 p.m., 5th-place game at 4 p.m., 3d-place game at 5:30 p.m. and title game at 7 p.m.

High school girls Three Rivers ............. Conf. All Kewanee ........................... 13-1 20-8 Sherrard ........................... 13-1 22-4 Hall .................................. 11-3 19-5 Amboy .............................. 11-3 20-6 St. Bede ............................ 9-5 18-12 Erie ................................... 9-5 20-6 Bureau Valley .................... 8-6 15-12 Morrison ............................ 7-7 12-11 Rockridge .......................... 5-9 10-17 Prophetstown.................... 4-10 7-19 Princeton .......................... 4-10 11-14 Fulton ............................... 4-10 8-14 Newman ........................... 3-11 8-17 Orion ................................ 3-11 4-20 Riverdale .......................... 1-13 3-20 Thursday’s results Fulton 59, Riverdale 27 Hall 54, Prophetstown 39 Kewanee 78, Bureau Valley 53 Newman 66, West Carroll 34 Sherrard 57, Orion 24 St. Bede 59, Rockridge 40 Saturday’s games Princeton at Henry, 3:30 p.m.

Morrison at Wethersfield, 7:30 p.m.

At Edgington St. Bede 13 11 13 22 - 59 Rockridge 4 12 9 15 - 40 St. BEDE (18-12, 8-4): Pohar 4 (3) 4-5 15, Sickley 1 (1) 0-0 3, Mauck 1 (1) 0-0 3, Postula 2 0-0 4, Schupp 3 (2) 0-0 8, Morrow 2 (2) 0-0 , Ludford 3 0-0 6, Bima

2 8-10 12, Pearson 0 0-0 0, Lau 1 0-0 2, Nowakowski 0 0-0 0, Totals: 19 (9) 12-15 59. Fouls: 16.

SOPHS: Rockridge 17-15.

At Prophetstown Hall 11 21 14 8 - 54 Prophetstown 6 7 12 14 - 39 HALL (19-5, 11-3 TRAC): Soldati 3 (1) 0-0 7, Lechner 0 0-0 0, Lusietto 1-3 0-0 2, Hoscheid 1 0-0 2, Barroso 7 (3) 0-0 17, Scheri 2 (2) 0-0 6, Galassi 7 6-6 20.

Totals: 21-41 (6-15) 6-6 54. Fouls: 10.

Rebounds: 21 (Galassi 10).

SOPHS: Hall 36-35. Hall: Hammalle 14.

Other area girls Annawan 62, ROWVA 38. Ann (25-4): M. VanHyfte 28, DeMay 14.

Fieldcrest 45, Dee-Mack 38 Stark County 1A Regional Tuesday: Game 1 - #6 Stark County (16-11) vs #7 Galva (16-11), 6 p.m.

Game 2 - #5 Roanoke-Benson vs. #8 AlWood, 7:30 p.m Wednesday: Game 3 - #1 Annawan (22-4) vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 4 - #4 Marquette (17-7) vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Finals, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Serena Sectional vs. Earlville Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb, 15 Earlville 1A Regional MondaY: Game 1 - #7 Hinckley-Big Rock vs. #8 Somonauk, 6 p.m. Game 2 - #6 Earlville/Leland vs. #9 Paw Paw, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Game 3 - #2 AFC (22-1) vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 4 - #3 Serena vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12: Finals, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Serena Sectional vs. Stark County Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15.

Erie 1A Regional Monday: Game 1 - #8 Newman (8-17) vs. #10 Polo (3-20), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday: Game 2 - #2 Erie (20-6) vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 3 - #4 Eastland (19-9) vs. #7 Milledgeville (1111), 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Finals 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Eastland Sectional vs. Christian Life Regional winner, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15.

Wilmington 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - #9 Braidwood ReedCuster (13-16) vs. #11 Wilmington, 6 p.m.

Game 2 - #6 Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs. #12 Momence (3-23), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 3 - #2 Elgin St. Edward vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 4 - #3 Lisle (17-9) vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Finals, 7 p.m Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs. Oregon Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16.

North Boone 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - #9 Rockford Christian vs. #10 South Beloit (0-12), 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 2 #2 Winnebago (1512) vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 3 - #3 Morrison (12-11) vs. #8 North Boone, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Finals, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs. Seneca Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Junior college At Kankakee WOMEN: Kankakee 81, IVCC 63. IVCC: Wolfe 4, B. Herrmann 3, E. Herrmann 0, Wignes 22, Collins 9, Bennett 2, Pavlovich 32.

Junior high girls At Ohio 7TH GRADE: BV North 27, Ohio 0. BVN (8-3, 6-0): Vanous 8, Broers 6, Stotler 5.

8TH GRADE: BV North 43, Ohio 8. BVN (9-3, 5-1): Konneck 12, Ringle 12. Ohio: Funderburg 4, Davis 2, Reuter 2.

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to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the clerk of the court at the above address.

Dated this 2nd day of February, 2016.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Andrew M. Russell, Public Administrator, as Independent Representative with Will Annexed 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

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

Dated this 2nd day of February, 2016.

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Dated this 19th day of January, 2016.

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

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Willard D. Busch. Letters of office were issued to Andrew M. Russell of 10 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Representative with Will Annexed whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Representative, or both, on or before August 8, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice

from the Independent Representative 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 Representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of February, 2016.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for the Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WILLARD D. BUSCH, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-62 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Notice is given of the death of Willard D. Busch. Letters of Office were issued to Andrew M. Russell, Public Administrator, 10 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, as Independent Representative with Will Annexed, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Notice is given to all unknown heirs of Willard D. Busch whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate that an order was entered on January 29, 2016 admitting the Will to Probate. You have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1)

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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.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) CLARA W. MADISON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-08 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Clara W. Madison.

Letters of office were issued to Alan M. Madison of 24459 1500 E Street, Walnut, Illinois 61376 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before August 6, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

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

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 Executors, or in the office of such Circuit Clerk and with the Independent Executors, on or before July 28, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executors is required

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 20, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Adam’s Towing located at 307 Washington St, Dover, IL 61323.

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

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

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

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WILLARD D. BUSCH, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-62

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CIRCUIT CLERK OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE ESTATE OF JOSEPH MARCHIANDO ) Deceased ) CASE NO. 2016 - P - 05 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Joseph Marchiando who died on 4th day of October, 2015, and whose place of residence at the time of death was 121 Ladd Road, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362.

2. The Independent Administrator for the estate is: Lisa Marchiando.

3. The Attorney for the Estate is James J. Bromberek, HEITZ & BROMBEREK, LTD., 300 E. 5th Avenue, Suite 380, Naperville , Illinois 60563.

4. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before August 22, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, 700 Main Street, #B5, Princeton, Illinois 61356 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney James J. Bromberek, HEITZ & BROMBEREK, LTD., 300 E. 5th Avenue, Suite 380, Naperville, Illinois 60563 within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/284 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Dated: February 3, 2016 /s/James J. Bromberek Attorney for Estate of Joseph Marchiando #6198554 Heitz & Bromberek, Ltd. 300 E. 5th Avenue - Suite 380 Naperville, Illinois 60563 (630) 355-1458 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

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When you're "red-dy" for romance, this rich, lush bouquet of vibrant red makes a sure-fire way to let that special someone know. This brilliant burst of red and burgundy carnations and red roses (in Deluxe, Premium, and Exquisite versions) are individually hand-selected and hand-arranged by an FTD artisan florist in a heavy, red glass vase embellished with a modern, silvery metal heart clip that can be removed and cherished as a loving keepsake of this magnificent bouquet.

Teleflora Lovely Hearts Bouquet Make their heart dance with this delightful mix of peach and pink roses, hand-delivered in our adorable oversized mug! Decorated with painterly, hand-applied hearts, the sweet ceramic mug is a food-safe keepsake they'll love sipping from for years to come. It's a playful Valentine's Day gift for any loved one!

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