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The dollars and cents of 911 County administrator resigns

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Bureau County is still working on a plan to help funding of 911 services under new legislation.

Diana Stiles, BuEComm director, updated the county board on Tuesday, Feb. 10, about the status of the funding situation and plans for consolidation of services in the future —both which have been impacted by new laws set at the state level.

Before the new legislation was announced, BuEComm was looking into being a part of the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center, however since then, the state grant for the facility has fallen through.

BuEComm had also looked into consolidating with LaSalle County 911, however discovered if they chose to go that route, Bureau County’s ETSB (Emergency Telephone System Board) would have to dissolve and partner with LaSalle County’s ETSB Board — meaning all surcharge monies and reserves would be given away to LaSalle County to manage.

“We’re all unanimous in believing that we need to stay in Bureau County.

There really isn’t another viable option because of the unknowns of what would happen if we gave our monies to another agency and our services going some place else and not having an opportunity of coming back, if that

fell apart,” Stiles said.

BuEComm has put out proposals to other counties who may be interested in consolidating with Bureau County, however, no commitments have yet been made.

Stiles said Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Princeton have verbally said they are on board with merging dispatch services with BuEComm for a fee. That plan is still being worked out.

“The big story here is that still does not meet the shortfall that we are going to see for 911 funding,” Stiles said.

To help fill the funding shortfall, Stiles said a unanimous decision was made to ask for a one-quarter percent increase in public safety sales tax.

“We’re going to request support of this board, our community and our responders to help us get that passed to find a solution to meet where we are falling short in our funding,” she said.

Board member Mary Jane Marini, however, questioned how the public safety sales tax would be dispersed; Stiles replied it would be their hope it would go to 911 exclusively.

Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini spoke up and said there is an attorney general opinion that says BuEComm would not be able to use the tax money for 911 services.

“We have to look into this further, of course, but that could be a problem,” he said.

Stiles said she would be talking with 911 attorneys and would look further into the attorney general’s opinion, as well.

Board member Mike Kohr asked more about what the yearly shortfall would be to continue operations in Bureau County under the new legislation.

Stiles said right now, without consolidation, yearly operations cost about $150,000.

“With legislation forcing consolidation of all secondary services, for us to take on the law enforcement, we would have to hire additional staff and put more equipment into place to address needs,” she said.

Stiles said staffing is the most important factor.

“We need to guarantee that if we are going to be the only dispatch center, that we have enough bodies in the chair to assist,” she said.

Stiles said if BuEComm was to take on five more employees under the consolidation, that would be five more employees with benefits, IMRF and wages. She estimated it would raise operational expenses to anywhere between $200,000 and $250,000.

It’s still unclear how much funding BuEComm will receive under the newly-structured 911 funding, which now comes through the state.

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80/20 vision Spring Valley studies opportunities with STU street program

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley City Council met Monday, Feb. 8, to discuss opportunities related to the Surface Transportation Urban (STU) project.

Under the STU program, Chamlin and Associates project manager Mike Richetta explained how the federal highway administration allocates money for surface transportation projects. There has to be a paved surface on a street for it to be eligible for any given project, and it must be a route of higher traffic volumes in comparison to other streets in the city.

Under the STU program, 80 percent of the funding is federally provided, with 20 percent coming from the local level. The projects also have to be related to transportation items — pavement, curbs, sidewalks, storm sewers and so forth. Richetta

explained to the aldermen that Spring Valley is in the LaSalle urban area, so there is a lump sum of money for all the neighboring communities to use for their road work.

Even if Spring Valley’s portion of funds is used by another municipality in 2016, that city’s portion could be used by Spring Valley the following year.

Cornelia Street was included in the original project design, but the alderman discussed using the program — along with the funds available for the city’s responsibility of 20 percent — to work on other streets in worse shape, such as Dakota Street or Fourth Street. Richetta said they can choose to change which streets will be worked on in the program, but resubmitted plans to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) might cause the plan to fall back a year or two.

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Tiskilwa wants help for recycling program Village pays $5,400 a year in recycling pick-up fees

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

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Hardy hikers can see water rushing down LaSalle Canyon in Starved Rock State Park with some icicles forming on the canyon’s roof. Recent cold weather has meant these icicles have probably grown in size from when this picture was recently taken. The park has 18 different canyons and 13 miles of trails going through tree-covered sandstone bluffs.

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TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Village Board will ask for help from adjoining townships to help pay the costs for the recycling center in the village.

Tiskilwa Village Board President Randy Philhower said at the Tuesday, Feb. 9, village board meeting he village pays about $5,400 a year to maintain the village’s recycling center.

Indiantown and Arispie townships helped pay a portion of the costs when the center was started, but they haven’t done so for a number of years, said Philhower. He thought each township paid about $1,000 a year

wen the recycling center was first opened in Tiskilwa.

“There are many people who use the center who don’t live in the village,” he said. “It is time to approach them again.”

In other business, board members approved renewing the contract with TEST Inc. to have a water and sewer operator to comply with Illinois EPA regulations and heard insurance premiums have increased for the village employees.

An $8,000 proposal to clean the village’s sewers

by H & H was tabled until the money for this work can be placed in the next fiscal year budget beginning May 1.

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The last reunion ...

Documentary of World War II vets seeks funding

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

SENECA — “The Last Signal” is a new documentary in the final stages of production. It tells the story of Raymond “De Vere” Johnson and John Heimsoth, World War II veterans who both served in the Navy aboard LST-218. Johnson, 92, of Illinois and a signal man during his time in service, thought he was the last surviving crew member of the ship constructed at the Seneca Prairie Shipyard in Seneca, Ill. His daughter sought to prove him wrong.

Johnson’s daughter, Cheryl, posted on Facebook seeking other veterans of the ship. Within weeks, the post had more than a million hits and had been shared worldwide. It also brought contact with Heimsoth, 91, of Stover, Mo. “The Last Signal” is a documentary which captures their reunion and shares their story, along with the history of the small town Illinois shipyard.

“When we came to Seneca to film and highlight the community’s contribution to the war effort, I was amazed at how well the community has kept its history alive and continues to celebrate its contribution to one of the most historic times in our nation’s history,” said producer Kyle Olson.

After the U.S. entered the war, defense manufacturing soon sky-rocketed. The coastal shipyards were handling the large vessels such as aircraft carriers, battleships and destroyers, but the government

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the retaining wall of the dam to stop rodents and erosion along the dams, and dredging work needs to be done to find risers that have been buried by silt.

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Once construction was complete, the ships were launched sideways into the Illinois River from one of the 15 berths that ran parallel to the river. Each ship had a female sponsor present at the launch, and as tradition goes, she broke a bottle of champagne over the bow. The shipyard kept track of the champagne used at the launches, and by the war’s end, 39 gallons of champagne had been spent.

The flat-bottomed ships were capable of transporting troops, tanks and supplies, and of delivering them directly onto the beach through two large doors in the hull. Because of their travel into heavy combat areas, the 327-foot-long LSTs weren’t expected to survive long, and few were given traditional names. LST-218 earned four battle stars before being decommissioned.

Filming has been completed on the documentary, but funding is needed to complete the post-production work so the film can be released to a large viewing audience. The producers need to raise at least $5,000. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through Hatchfund at www.hatchfund.org/ project/the_last_signal.

“Being able to capture the story of these two veterans who served together on this ship has been an honor.

This is a story that needs to be shared with a mass audience. My hope is that contributions will be made to our Hatchfund effort, so we can get this documentary out into the world,” said Olson.

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who wasn’t present at Tuesday’s meeting, will compile the village comments and send them off to the IDNR who will send their comments on the revised program for village board adoption.

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looked inland for the production of smaller craft such as the LST, or Landing Ship Tank.

Situated on 200 acres on the bank of the Illinois River and on a bed of solid sandstone which could handle the 5,500 ton weight of the ships, the Seneca Prairie Shipyard was soon receiving accolades for its production rate.

Seneca was originally founded as a watering stop for the railroad. With approximately 1,200 residents at the beginning of the war, thousands of people relocated to the area with the arrival of the shipyard.

This also brought about additional housing, better roads, utilities, sewer system and an expanded school. Approximately 27,000 people worked at the yard during World War II. According to the Seneca Shipyard Days website, 16 different trades were required to construct each of the 157 LSTs built. Skilled workers earned $1.20 an hour and laborers received .83 an hour. There were two, nine-hour shifts per day, six days a week. The yard employed 11,000 people when fully staffed.

The first LST built in Seneca took six months and 880,000 man-hours to construct because the shipyard was still being constructed. The Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., owners of the shipyard, planned on one LST a week once everything was in place, but they were soon building seven a month with only 280,000 man-hours invested per ship. This production rate won the company and itsworkers the coveted Army-Navy “E” award, presented to companies and workers for excellence in war production.

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Once this is done, the village employees will be required to complete a yearly checkup of the village’s dams.

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STU From Page 1 Alderman Dave Pelligrini said anytime they can receive funding for 80 percent of the project, they should try to maximize the work.

“This is free money, and there are streets all over the place that fall under this project, including Main Street and streets that surround our new schools,” Pelligrini said, adding they’ll be chasing their tails forever if they don’t take advantage of the opportunity. “I want to make sure we’re looking past the end of our nose on this project.”

Alderman Chuck Hansen said there has always been a lack of money for streets, and there always will be, with Mayor Walt Marini encouraging the forward thinking. There will be money for other projects in the future, Marini said, and with a chance to get roads, curbs and sidewalks at an 80 percent discount of the original price tag, they need to do it.

Alderman Ken Bogacz argued there are other streets which aren’t available for the project in the greatest need of repair out of any in town, and the money currently available should be used to fix

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Possible sales tax jump will help pave Spring Valley’s streets SPRING VALLEY — Recent discussions of the Surface Transportation Urban (STU) street project brought to light the possible need to increase the sales tax in Spring Valley to help pave the way toward the future ... literally.

The Spring Valley City Council met Monday, Feb. 8, to discuss the streets in the city, and concluded they should consider taking advantage of the STU program. Under the terms of the program, Spring Valley could perform curb, sidewalk and street work on popular roads at 20 percent of the regular cost.

Although an 80 percent discount could be a great deal for the city, the aldermen still wanted to publicly share their encouragement to their fellow community members that a possible future bump in city sales tax would be helping out with necessary renovations of the city.

Certain streets in Spring Valley continue to degrade, and the city relies on taxpayer money to fund any and all improvements to the terrain.

Alderman Ken Bogacz pushed for the sales tax increase of 0.5 percent, and the council agreed even with the increase Spring Valley’s sales tax would end up right in line with the sales tax of neighboring communities.

“It’s tough when people live month-to-month on paychecks, so we need to explain and educate them as to why we need the one-half percent increase,” said alderman Chuck Hansen. “It’s not really raising tax rates, but taxing certain expenditures.”

The aldermen trust residents will understand the benefits of improving their city. The possible sales tax increase would raise Spring Valley’s tax up to 7.25 percent.

Ladd man dies in Monday crash CHERRY — A Ladd male died in a single-vehicle accident on Route 89 north of Plank Road, near Cherry, on Monday, Feb. 8.

According to a press release issued by Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed, Devin N. Parker, 22, had been the passenger in the vehicle. The driver was James D. Wright, 21, of Cherry.

The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident around 11:30 p.m. Parker and Wright were both transported from the scene by 10/33 Ambulance to St. Margaret’s Hospital.

Parker was pronounced dead at the hospital. Wright was later transported to St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

The accident is under investigation by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau County Coroner’s Office.

Peoria woman dies in crash BUREAU — A Peoria woman died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 29 near Kentville Road, south of Bureau, in the morning hours of Monday, Feb. 8.

In a press release issued by Bureau County Sheriff James Reed, deputies responded to the crash at about 8:01 a.m. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 28-year-old Sowmya Sridhar.

The accident is under investigation by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau County Coroner’s Office.

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“I know sidewalks are in bad shape, but roads come first, and we need to concentrate on them,” Bogacz said, with Hansen countering they need to do as much as possible when the goods only cost 20 percent.

Alderman Jeff Janusick also raised the question of where the money for sidewalks will come from later, if they are not rehabilitated under the STU project.

Richetta said this was a project based on need and funding availability at the time of discussion, and he wants the alderman to utilize the money as well as they can. He informed the council he would talk to IDOT about a quote on Dakota Street and Fourth Street, which would require replacement of the water main under Fourth Street if they were to proceed.

Cornelia Street will need to be repaired at some point, he said, regardless of how that work is funded.

“Asphalt prices have essentially increased by 75 percent, from $60 a ton to $100 a ton,” Richetta shared. “I think it’s great you’re talking about spreading out the STU program longterm.”

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Wyanet residents to see rate hike Annual water/sewer rates to increase by 3 percent

By Becky K ramer news@bcrnews.com

WYANET — Water and sewer rates in Wyanet will be increasing by 3 percent in March.

At the Wyanet Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the board spoke about the upcoming increase, noting it will help fund needed repairs in the village like the water main replacement on South West Street. The increase happens automatically each year.

Village President Bruce Hand said, “We aren’t making a profit on the water bill. We are being very frugal in our spending, but the repairs cost a lot of money.”

The board approved moving forward on the paperwork and permits that need to be completed before the board can get bids for the replacement of the water main on South West Street. The permits are for Burlington Northern and the EPA. Trustee Marilyn Johnson commented there is a large amount of things being flushed down the sewer that are not acceptable such as diapers, paper towels and clothing. These types of things burn out the motors. The motors cost approximately $5,000

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“I don’t know what our monthly income will be vs. what it was. I do know I’m going to see a $30,000 reduction in surcharge money, if the proposal they put out comes out, and that is what we’re losing.

There will definitely be a shortfall no matter what,” she said.

Stiles said once she learns more about funding and consolidation, she would be back to update the county board. A 911 consolidation plan has to be submitted to the state by July.

to rebuild. The only things allowed in the sewer are human waste and toilet paper.

Brandon Teske reported during the village maintenance report that they had to repair four water services in the last few weeks.

Teske is concerned many of the curb stands have been blacktopped over and are no longer easy to access. The committee will look into how other cities have dealt with similar problems and will report back to the board.

In other business: • Trustee Jeramie Spears continues to look for a used backhoe not to exceed $35,000.

• The board approved the contract with McClure Engineering to retain their services for the following year.

• Board member Open Meetings Act training needs to be completed by the newer board members.

• The board went into closed session to review the annual employee evaluations and compensation packages.

The next meeting of the Wyanet Village Board will be Wednesday, March 8, at the Village Hall.

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County administrator resigns After only six months of working as Bureau County’s administrator, Sue McLaughlin has decided to resign from her position. Her resignation is effective at the end of this month.

County board chairman Dale Anderson confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 10, McLaughlin has accepted another position. When asked whether or not the county board will replace McLaughlin with a new hire, Anderson said the county board has yet to determine that possibility.

McLaughlin was hired in July and started work for the county in August.

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On-the-Road Seminar planned Feb. 23 HENRY — Trucking regulations got you scratching your head? Hearing conflicting explanations?

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with a hands-on demonstration using actual trucks.

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At approximately 1 p.m. the group will travel to the Farm Bureau building for lunch, provided by Ag View FS. After a light lunch, the seminar will continue.

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licensing, USDOT numbers, CFV vs. FVD and truck inspections. There will also be time for questions. And you’ll receive take-home materials covering these topics.

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The seminar is free courtesy, but advance registration is required. No walkins will be accepted. Please call Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309-364-2501 to reserve your place at the On-the-Road Seminar.

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SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Police Department announced on Friday, Feb. 5, at around 3:30 p.m., an elderly resident in the 200 block of East Fifth Street reported a Hispanic male approached her home and stated he was working for the city and testing acid in the water.

According to a press release issued by the police department, the male was allowed into the residence and ran water from a faucet. The male did walk through the house and left after a few minutes. After the male left, an item of jewelry was found to be missing from the home.

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic with stocky build wearing a dark stocking cap, gray coat and jeans.

The city of Spring Valley is not testing for any acid in the water. The Spring Valley Water Department employees have city-issued identification cards.

Residents should not allow any utility workers into their homes unless they have verified their identity. Residents should call the Spring Valley Police Department if they have any questions about the identity of any public utility worker.

Peru SIU Unit arrests SV woman for heroin PERU — A Spring Valley woman was arrested on Monday, Feb. 5, for allegedly distributing heroin in the Peru area.

According to a press release issued by the Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Annette C. Jones, 56, was picked up at her home in the 00 block of Ponsetti Drive at 12:21 p.m. after SIU detectives secured an arrest warrant against Jones for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, heroin, a Class 2 felony.

Jones allegedly delivered heroin as part of an undercover police operation. She was taken to the LaSalle County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

Members of the Peru Police Department SIU Unit were assisted by investigators with the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Police Zone 3 Investigations.

Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated, “The Peru Police Department has committed many resources to fighting the heroin epidemic in our area. Detectives will continue their enforcement efforts and have made it the top priority of our in-house drug unit.”

Valentines dance on Friday

PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will have a Valentines dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, with music provided by The Generics Goodies Band. There is a $5 cover charge for the dance. The dining room will serve from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The Bureau County Republican is located at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

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BERTHOUD, Colo. — Kenneth N. Little, 85, passed away in his sleep at home in Berthoud, Colo., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born in Southern Illinois on March 27, 1930, to Kathleen and Noble Little, the oldest of nine children.

He was married to Barbara (Matson) Little in 1956 until her death in 1964. They have two children. He married Barbara (Twing) Little in 1966 and they divorced in 1997.

They have three children.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1953 before moving to Princeton, Ill., where he spent most of his adulthood. He owned and operated Farm Plant Foods from 1969 to 1991 before retiring to Colorado in 1993.

He is survived by his five children, Sharon Little (Gail Rowlett) of Berthoud, Colo., Kevin Little (Betsy Festen) of Sleepy Hallow, Ill., Kathy Johnson of Fort Walten Beach, Fla., Lynn Wunder (Thom) of North Bend, Wash., and Donalea Loewen (Mark) of Loveland, Colo.; two brothers, Larry Little of Ocala, Fla., and Roger Little (Linda) of Corinth, Texas; one sister, Eloise Hamilton (Jim) of Monticello, Ill.; six grandchildren, Allison Little, Kiley Little, Kirsten Wunder, Alex Wunder, Zach Wunder and Marshall Loewen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Randall Little, Shelby Little and Noel Dean Little; and two sisters, Shirley Klockenga and Phyllis Gleason.

There will be no services at his request.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

RALEIGH, N.C. — John Warren Monroe, 59, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Born in Princeton to Paul Stanley Monroe and Sarah Mae Jackson, he married Jean Crawford May 7, 1983, in Louisville, Miss. She survives.

He earned a degree in forestry from Southern John Monroe Illinois University. After marrying and moving to North Carolina, he pursued his career as a real estate broker, consulting forester and arborist. He established Monroe Timberland Consultants in 1994, working with private landowners across North Carolina and Virginia.

He served as past president of the NC Association of Consulting Forestry, during which time it was awarded Chapter of the Year at the national level. He held memberships with the International Society for Arboriculture, Society of American Foresters, Forest Landowners Association, and served as a past member of the Board of Directors of the NC Tree Farm Association and NC Forestry Association. In 2015 he was awarded Forester of the Year by the NC Association of Consulting Foresters.

Also surviving are two sons, Paul Crawford (Caitlin) Monroe of Raleigh, N.C., and John Grey (Kelen) Monroe of Fort Collins, Colo.; two grandchildren, Hatch and Kimberly Monroe; and five siblings, Jeff (Bonnie) Monroe of West Chester, Ohio, Becky Thompson of Argyle, Texas, Maybeth Nunn of Justin, Texas, Tom (Becky) Monroe of Liberty Township, Ohio, and Sarah (Percy) Neese of Story City, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A remembrance of John’s life will be Sunday, Feb. 14, at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at North Caroline State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, N.C. There will be a brief service at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial celebration.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, online at www.cancer.duke.edu/btc; or the JC Raulston Arboretum online at go.ncsu.edu/monroe or by mail to JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7522, Raleigh, NC 27695-7522 with checks payable to the NC Agricultural Foundation, Monroe Memorials in the memo line.

KASBEER — Ima Jean Durbin, 85, of Kasbeer passed away at 3:18 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

Born Dec. 18, 1930, in Kentucky to Robert and Vera (Watkins) Gragson, she married Joe Durbin in Princeton.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (Dave) Newton and Susan (James Calvetti) Williams; one son, James (Rhonda) Ima Durbin DeBeck; nine grandchildren and spouses, Greg (Mary) Newton, Scott (Nikki) Newton, Brandon (Amber) Hodge, Emalyse Ayers, Brittney DeBeck, Shawna Jeanquenat, Erika Williams, Chaz Williams and Morgan DeBeck; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gregory; and one brother, Jurrel Gragson.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Heritage Baptist Church, 838 N. Church St., Princeton, with Pastor Chad Delhotal officiating. Private burial will be in the Minonk Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Headley

PRINCETON — Carol K. Headley, 66, of 2123 Hillview Drive, Princeton, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Born Jan. 12, 1950, to Carl E. and Louise M. (Marconi) Lund Sr., she married Dennis Headley on Aug. 16, 1992.

She was a 1968 graduate of Princeton High School.

She worked at Princeton Elementary Schools in the food service department.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis, of Princeton; two sons, Craig (April) Hopkins Jr. of Kewanee and Carl Hopkins of Milwaukee, Wis.; three stepsons, Jerry Cork of Portland, Ore., Terry Cork of Bradford and David Headley of Princeton; one stepdaughter, Vicki Lair of Albert Lea, Minn.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant twins at birth; and one brother.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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John Meroney

AURORA — John Marion Meroney, 54, of Aurora passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Aurora.

He was born Feb. 2, 1961, to James and Joanne Elaine (Vargo) Meroney.

His occupation was freight transport. He loved to golf and was a true gadabout.

Surviving are one daughter, Molli Hewitt of Cherry; two sisters, Shawne Meroney Vargo and Kelly Meroney; one niece, Elizabeth (Donald Evans) Hamrick; two nephews, Mitchell Hamrick and Max Hamrick; and four cousins, Mitchell Tiech, Timothy Blum, Debra Blum and Shari Blum.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Cremation was accorded.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

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Born March 21, 1943, in Gary, Ind., to John and Adele (Richie) Vargo, she married James Marion Meroney Oct. 8, 1960, in Crown Point, Ind. He survives.

She was a retired librarian. She had worked at the Princeton Public Library and Aurora Public Library. She had also been a book mobile driver and an Aurora Public School bus driver.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She received first place at the Bureau County Fair for strawberry preserves. She had been a precinct judge.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was a great advisor, an avid reader and a genuinely amazing person. She was always willing to help family and she held a special place in her heart for her nephew, Mitchell Tiech, who she thought of as her son.

We love her.

Surviving are two daughters, Shawne Vargo and Kelly Meroney; one sister, Janet Blum; four grandchildren, Mitchell Hamrick, Elizabeth (Donald Evans) Hamrick, Maxamillien Hamrick and Molli Hewitt; one cousin, George Migas; and nieces and nephews, Timothy Blum, Debra Blum, Shari Blum and Mitchell Tiech.

She was preceded in death by one son, John Meroney; and a sister, Alexandra Vargo.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

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First Bureau County Person Republican Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

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The countdown

It’s very surreal knowing I’m about to take on motherhood duties in less than two months. I have to admit there are days when I’m very eager, but others when I’m feeling more anxious and Goldie nervous.

There’s a lot to Rapp think about when it comes to delivCOMMENTARY ering a child and trying to figure out what life will be like afterwards. There are a lot of unknowns, but I have a great support system that has been there to help me get through the more overwhelming times.

I’ve discovered when you’re pregnant, other women feel more open to share their own stories about their pregnancy. I’ve enjoyed listening to all these stories — some have been not so great experiences, while others have talked about their love for being pregnant.

I must say pregnancy has been an easy experience for me. Yes, there are the hard days, but nothing I can’t handle. If anything, I feel somewhat like a superhero being able to grow this little human. It brings a lot of satisfaction and total amazement at what the human body is capable of doing.

The last several months have been filled with so many happy memories — memories my husband and I will surely never forget. From the day we found out we were expecting; to the day we found out our baby was a girl; the day we officially decided what her name will be; our first day at Lamaze class and more recently, receiving her crib in the mail.

All the planning and prepping that’s gone into this new baby girl we will soon have in our arms has brought my husband and I closer than ever before, believe it or not.

We’ve grown into two people ready to take our first steps into parenthood as we’ve watched each other take on new tasks we’ve never seen each other do before.

At Lamaze class, I watched by husband’s reaction to seeing what really happens at birth and what his roles will be during the delivery. I also got to witness him change his first diaper ever — it was on a baby doll, of course, but nonetheless, there is nothing funnier than watching my farmer husband learn how to check what might be in the diaper before undoing the straps.

A couple months ago, we both took our first steps inside a Babies-R-Us store. Here we got sticker shock seeing the costs of all the necessities our baby would need. I’ll be honest, we walked out empty-handed that day, but left with a more suitable idea of how to budget better for this little baby.

We spent hours scouring the Internet for the best car seats, cribs, strollers and baby swings. Wow, this was a huge challenge. How many companies make baby stuff? Thousands it seems; and they all want to tell you how much better their product is from the next competitor. At this hurdle, we decided just to stick with one reputable company and on products that got high safety ratings and weren’t the cheapest on the shelf.

Assembling these products is an entirely different story. All I can say is thank goodness for my husband’s patience and strength because assembling cribs and baby swings is not as easy as the directions make it look.

To this date, we are not quite finished setting up the baby’s room, however it gets a little closer to being ready each day. It’s crazy how fast a guest bedroom can morph into a room ready for a new baby girl.

At times it seems there is still a lot to do, but my husband and I will continue to take it step-by-step and just enjoy one another’s company to the fullest. We realize these are the final days of it just being us, and our lives are on the verge of our biggest adventure together, yet.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp can be reached at grapp@bcrnews.com.

Melissa Steele

Town: Princeton.

Family: Husband, Michael Wendt; daughter, Elizabeth (age 22); son, Andrew (age 17).

Occupation: Part-time at Beetz Me! in Princeton, part-time at the Bureau County Historical Society, part-time designer of jewelry and lamps, and full-time mom. The “new,” the “old” and the “messy”!

What was your first job: My first job, I believe, was working at the Bureau County Fair in the nice little air conditioned trailer for Bill Diller, writing out checks for all the prize winners. Talk about writer’s cramp!

What is your favorite movie: I’m a sucker for any good period costume drama, but I also loved “Skyfall” as well as more offbeat movies like “Everything is Illuminated.”

What is your favorite book: My favorite books continually change as the years pass — from the Sherlock Holmes series when in my early teens to the most recent book I’ve read, Erik Larson’s “Devil in the White City.”

What is the best concert you’ve been to: I don’t attend the same sort of concerts most do. This fall I was brought to tears by Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” as performed

by ISU’s music department — most surprising and amazing.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: The genie you offer could grant me more time.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: The hardest thing I’ve had to do was to see my mother through cancer to the end of her life.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: I would like to see Scotland and England to appease the Anglophile in me and to work on genealogy.

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: My passion? I wish I had a passion. I should have asked genie for that! I’m more the one who gets things done for the passionate.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: The jalisco pork dish at Spoons is quite tasty.

What is something you like about your hometown: I love Princeton’s story — its history. I love that there are a great many people who live and work here who understand the historic aspect of our town is a strength to be built upon. If you want big and sparkly, those places abound.

Is there anything you would change about your hometown: What I see that I don’t like is an unwillingness or inability by our city leaders to think outside the box — with a great deal more creativity — in order to achieve their goals. They also need to learn who in the community possesses the talent to help them.

Caucus, schmaucus: More voter options here We encourage Illinoisans to take full advantage of all the voting options they have to make their voices heard in the March 15 primary.

Pity those poor Iowans on Caucus Night.

If they didn’t reach their appointed caucus precinct location by 7 p.m. on the dot, they lost out on their opportunity to make their voices heard on which presidential candidate they support.

Not much room for error there. Not much allowance for emergencies or sickness or scheduling problems or vacations, either.

That’s the way the caucus system works — it’s first in the nation, but it offers minimal options when it comes to voter convenience.

Contrast that with Iowa’s neighbor to the east: Illinois.

Thursday, Feb. 4 marked the first day of early voting for the Illinois primary.

Yes, if you want to cast your vote just a few days after the Iowa Caucuses, you can do so starting today by going to your county clerk’s office, requesting a ballot, and voting right then and there.

On Illinois’ Democratic ballot, Hillary Clinton (the Iowa winner), Bernie Sanders (who ran a close second), and Martin O’Malley (who has since dropped out of the race), are joined by Willie Wilson, Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, and Larry (Lawrence) Cohen.

On Illinois’ Republican ballot, Ted Cruz (the Iowa winner), Donald Trump (No. 2 in Iowa), and Marco Rubio (No. 3 in Iowa), are joined by Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Rand Paul (who dropped out), Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee (who has also dropped out), Rick Santorum (who also dropped out), John Kasich and Ben Carson.

Indeed, Illinois voters have plenty of options between now and March 15, the actual date of the primary, to

make their opinions known on the presidential candidates as well as other races.

Along with exercising the early voting option, registered voters may apply for a ballot by mail and vote absentee; no reason is required.

If they haven’t registered to vote by the traditional registration deadline of Feb. 16, people may do so afterward through grace period registration, which must be done in person at the county clerk’s office. However, they must cast their ballot immediately afterward.

Many county clerks offer expanded hours for early voting and voter registration on the Saturday before the primary; check with your county clerk for details (Bureau, 815-875-2014).

And, of course, people can vote the “old school” way by actually showing up and casting ballots at their local precincts between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 15.

In the wake of Iowa Caucuses, the field of candidates has begun to narrow, as inevitably happens in presidential campaigns.

But it’s quite possible that real contests in both parties will still exist by the time we reach our “Ides of March” primary.

As Illinoisans prepare to weigh in on who should be on the November presidential ballot, we encourage them to take full advantage of all the options for making their voices heard.

If Illinois can’t beat Iowa in having the first presidential contest, at least our state shows its superiority in voter convenience.

Caucus schmaucus!

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New offering — Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Walnut United Methodist Church will begin hosting “The Open Table.” See Page 8.

$20,000 in Switzer Scholarships to be awarded to 2016 BVHS graduates WALNUT — Mary Beach, chair of the John and Mae Switzer Memorial Scholarship Committee, has announced that the committee will be awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to three 2016 Bureau Valley High School graduates.

The scholarships, funded by a trust established by the late John Switzer in memory of his wife, Mae, will be awarded to the top student residing in the former Walnut High School District, one student graduating in the top 10 percent of this year’s class and one student demonstrating a commitment to their higher education. Winners will have attended BVHS their high school career and been admitted for studies by a university, community college or trade

school.

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to the top BVHS graduate living in the former Walnut High School District. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduates who meet the criteria and are selected by a committee of non-district educators.

Students applying for the scholarship(s) must submit an application, letters of recommendation from at least two BVHS administrators or teachers, and an essay explaining how the Switzer Scholarship will benefit the student and society as a whole. Final selection of these winners will be made by a committee of educators from outside Bureau Valley CUSD 340.

“John and Mae Switzer believed in investing in our community, specifically our young people,” Beach said. “Since the establishment of this extraordinary legacy in 1984, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Walnut High School and Bureau Valley High School graduates. On May 22, 2016, three more Bureau Valley High School graduates will be benefit from the program.

These scholarships stand as a testament to the far-sighted commitment of John and Mae Switzer to higher education and our community.”

Applications for the scholarships are available from all BVHS guidance counselors. All materials must be submitted to BVHS counselors on or before April 15, to be considered.

Walnut Rotary will offer seminar opportunity WALNUT — Walnut Rotary Club President Mark Harkness is encouraging Bureau Valley and Ohio high school students to apply for a full scholarship to attend the 2016 World Affairs Seminar to be held June 25 through July 1 at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. “Each year, Rotary’s World Affairs Seminar brings youth from around the world together to gain a new and unique perspective on current events,” Harkness said. “This year’s topic: Water: A Global Resource to Share and Protect”, is certain to gen-

erate much discussion as young people experience the diversity of their political, social and cultural traditions. This is, quite literally, a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for an area high school student. I encourage our communities’ young people to apply for the chance to participate in the seminar.”

The scholarship is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year at Bureau Valley or Ohio high school, are in good academic standing, are interested in global issues and want

to build a strong portfolio for their college and professional careers.

Interested applicants must write a 500-word essay on why they would like to participate in the 2016 World Affairs Seminar and how they might apply what they learn at it. The winning student will make a presentation to the Rotary Club about the experience.

Essays should be submitted, electronically, to Rotary President Mark Harkness at mark.harness@gmail. com by Friday, Feb. 19. The winner will be notified by Monday, Feb. 29.

Wear red style show planned for Feb. 28 PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Illinois Valley Community Hospital, is planning a Wear Red “For Women’s Heart Health” Style Show at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton.

Put your red outfits on and join Perry

Memorial Hospital for an afternoon of heart-health education, a style show and light refreshments. The free program will feature Karen Nenne, family nurse practitioner with the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic, sharing tips for heart healthy living.

The style show will include red fash-

ions from a number of local retailers, including Four Seasons, The Villager, Sassy Sisters, Cabbage Rose, Rue 21, Christopher & Banks, CJ Banks, Maurices, Tri City Frock Shoppe and many more. Reservations are required for this free event. Call 815-876-4481 prior to Monday, Feb. 22.

Crossroads plans open house on Feb. 15 TISKILWA — Crossroads High School and Junior High will host an open house for prospective students and their parents on Monday, Feb. 15, President’s Day, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

School will be in session that day, so visitors can see the teachers and students in action. Visitors are welcome to stay a few classes or all day.

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Crossroads High School offers a classical Christian education for students in grades 7-12. This open house is an opportunity for students to explore if this might be the right fit for them in the next school year. The school is located at 400 N. Galena St. in Tiskilwa at the Reagan Building.

Registration for the 2016-17 school year is open at this time as well. Registration materials can be downloaded from the Crossroads website at CrossroadsHighSchool.net or requested by email at info@CrossroadsHighSchool. net. If you are unable to make it on Feb. 15 and would like to visit the school another time, call 815-6464037 to make arrangements.

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Honor rolls — St. Louis and John F. Kennedy schools have released honor rolls for the second quarter. See Page 8.

Community Notes Bureau County reunion MESA, Ariz. — The annual Arizona Bureau County Reunion will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Golden Corral Buffet, 1868 N. Power Road in Mesa. For questions, call Betty Anne McInnes at 602-870-7754.

Music jam planned PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks are available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

BCGS meeting PRINCETON — The Thursday, Feb. 25, meeting of the Bureau County Genealogy Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Society Library, 629 S. Main St. in Princeton. The meeting will feature James Carrow, a retired teacher and administrator from LaSalle. He is the great-grandson of decorated Civil War veteran David B. Kitchell. In the program, he will tell stories of the 20th Indiana Unit that served in the deadliest conflict in American history.

Fish fry at St. Louis School PRINCETON — St. Louis School will have an allyou-can eat fish fry every Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the school gym, 631 Park Ave. West in Princeton. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under. The dinner will also include a dessert and drink.

Library will show documentary PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will show a two-part documentary, “Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 18 and 25. Both evenings will begin with a viewing of the video followed by discussion of the contents.

“Three Faiths, One God” is produced by Auteur Productions and compares the religious beliefs and practices of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, including the traditions of fasting and marriage. It also examines how Abrahamic communities are coming to terms with historical conflicts that impact their lives today. The subject is explored through example and discussion using the voices of ordinary people and respected scholars.

The discussion will be led by Margaret Martinkus and will include a workbook intended to aid in the discussions. This program is open to the public and free of charge.

Lions Club to host fish fry LAMOILLE — The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. The menu will consist of fried fish, french fries, slaw and a drink. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for ages 5-10 and free for those under age 5.

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Religion Briefs Musical meditations and luncheons PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton will host a series of Lenten noontime musical meditations and luncheons again this year.

These meditations will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continue for five consecutive Wednesdays through March 23. The church is located at 604 S. Church St. in Princeton.

Free Valentine’s dinner SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent will host a free Valentine’s dinner for the surrounding communities on Sunday, Feb. 14. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the church office at 815894-2697. The dinner will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and will be a variety of pasta dishes, lasagna, salads, garlic bread, beverages and desserts. The church is located on Route 6.

Second Sunday in Seatonville SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church (Independent) will host an alternative worship experience called “Second Sunday” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

People can expect a unique blend of traditional and contemporary worship, the proclamation of God’s Word, and coming forward to The Table for Communion remembering the sacrifice on the cross by Jesus Christ for our sins. All folks and families from the Bureau and Illinois Valley region are invited to attend.

For questions or more information, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815894-2697.

Walnut UMC will host Open Table WALNUT — Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Walnut United Methodist Church will begin hosting “The Open Table.”

The Open Table is a meal prepared and provided by the church, with no charge for those attending.

The inspiration for the Open Table came out of discussions between church members about ways to give back to the people of Walnut.

Initially, meals will be served on the third Wednesday of each month between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (with the potential for weekly meals in the future). The church hopes to serve

people of all ages and all neighborhoods. It invites everyone in Walnut to attend not only for the physical nourishment found of the meal, but the soulful nourishment of community fellowship.

Meals will be served downstairs at the Walnut United Methodist Church. There is ample parking by the Jackson Street entrance. For those who need it, there is an elevator on the east side of the building (facing the fire station).

For more information, contact the Walnut United Methodist Church by calling 815-379-2494.

First Lutheran plans Lenten services PRINCETON — During Lent, the First Lutheran Church in Princeton will have services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 16, a soup suppers will be at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Annual pancake and sausage breakfast HOLLOWAYVILLE — The Hollowayville United Church of Christ will host its 64th annual pancake and sausage brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

The menu will include pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, homemade pork sausage, coffee cakes and rolls, fruit, coffee, milk and orange juice. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Fresh homemade sausage (using the church’s own recipe) will be available for sale at the door. Supply will be limited. This is sold in 2-pound packages for $7 per package.

St. Matthews Lenten worship opportunities PRINCETON — St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend Lenten services.

On Wednesdays during Lent, at 7 p.m., the theme will be “Clothes of Christ.” On Sundays during Lent, at 9 a.m., the theme will be “The Seven Faith Practices.”

Ash Wednesday Pastor Scott Schmidt from St. Matthews will share a sermon titled “Changed by Christ.” The following five Wednesdays (Feb. 17 through March 16) at 7 p.m., five visiting pastors from area Lutheran congregations will share a message based on the “Clothes of Christ” theme.

Also, beginning Feb. 17, for the

five Wednesdays, a soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. A freewill donation for the light meal is welcomed to support St. Matthews Youth and Family Ministry participation at Princeton Workcamp 2016.

The “Changed by Christ” theme will continue at St. Matthews for Maundy Thursday (March 24), Good Friday (March 25) and 7 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Worship (March 27), with Pastor Schmidt sharing the message. On Good Friday, the musicians of St. Matthews will share “The Clothes of Christ Cantata,” which musically recaps the midweek Lenten series.

From Transfiguration Sunday (Feb. 7) through Palm/Passion Sunday (March 20) Pastor Schmidt will share messages on “The Seven Faith Practices” of Pray, Study, Worship, Invite, Encourage, Serve and Give. On March 6, the message will be shared by special guest, Pastor Jeff Clements, assistant to the Bishop for the Northern Illinois Synod-ELCA, with Pastor Schmidt presiding.

St. Matthews Lutheran Church is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information, call 815-879-6491, visit www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org or email StMatthewsPrinceton@gmail.com.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will host Ultreya PERU — The Illinois Valley Cursillo organization will host its monthly Ultreya Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Valentine’s Catholic Church, 1109 Pulaski St. in Peru.

The evening starts off with a Mass at 4 p.m. offered by Msgr. J. Brian Rejsek. Immediately following the Mass the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Walt Zukowski, will introduce a couple of “love-birds”, Sara and Brian Gross, who will walk you through their Fourth Day Journey with Christ. After their presentation, there will be time for fellowship and snacks.

This is an invitation to anyone who has an interest in learning more about a Cursillo (a short-course in Christianity). For more information, call Loretta Volker at 815-875-1330.

Open Table supper in Sheffield 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.

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Sixth grade — Arthur Argubright, Nicholas Arrate, Damion Beyer, Levi Blair, Eder Carbajal-Castelan, Sean Casey, Connor Craig, Mia DeAngelo, James Domkuski, Maggie Filippini, Colin Finklea, Jenisis Greening, Dominic Guerrini, Aidan Jones, Gabriel Lucas, Veronica Martin, Thomas Matlock, Callie Meyer, Andrea Ortega, Avril Ruiz, Nubia Sajuan, Caleb Savitch, Stephen Shaver, Kiersten Shevokas, Manuel Solano, Athena Tarnowski, Victoria Ullrich, Kierra Wozniak and Dilon Ziano.

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Honor Roll Fifth grade — Cade Corpus, Carys Finklea, Ana Garcia, Addilyn Garncarz, Liliana Heredia, Clara Jablonski, Jayden Jones, Isabella Marquez, Mac Resetich, Bennett Schmollinger, McKenna Smith, Ella Taliani and Lissete Zuniga.

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Seventh grade — Nicholas Fousekas, Sicelia Harper, Kayleigh Kirsch, Jaxon Matthews, Luis Morales, Aaliyah Perez, Aleksander Puentes, Lana Ramsey and Colin Schauer.

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Boys basketball: Princeton 62, Hall 55

Tigers turn Red Devils inside out

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers turned the Hall Red Devils inside out Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Prouty Gym. The Red Devils are described by coach Mike Filippini as “a dribble penetration, get to the basket kind of team.” They ran into some tall timber in the form of Princeton’s 3-headed post presence of senior Dalton Jilderda (6-6) and juniors Jake Farraher (6-5) and Colton Youngren (6-6) and had to settle for the 3-point shot.

While they made enough shots to keep the game close, the Red Devils couldn’t overcome a 16-percent (4-25) shooting night beyond the arc, falling to the Tigers 62-55 in Three Rivers Conference play.

“It’s hard against Princeton. They have those big guys. It’s hard to get dribble penetration and layups,” Filippini said. “He takes one out and he puts another one in. Takes one out, puts another in. I’d love to have somebody to protect the hoop like that.

Then you can go out and guard on the perimeter.

“We had to rely on some outside shots and just couldn’t hit any of those 3s. We hit three or four or those 3s and it’s a different game. They just didn’t go in.”

Filippini said he didn’t know his team’s shooting percentage coming in, but knew “it’s not 4 of 25.”

The Tigers improved to 16-9, 9-4 in the TRAC. Hall fell to 15-11, 7-5.

While the Red Devils offense shot itself out, the Tigers flourished with a new look Tuesday night.

First-year Tiger head coach Michael Fredericks said he just added the new offensive wrinkle in practice, a motion offense called “buckets,” to give the Tigers’ offense some more energy.

“At times our offense seems to stall and we just stand around. So pass and cut. … We’re just able to get more movement in there which is nice, because at times we just stand around the arc,” Fredericks said.

It worked well Tuesday with three players in dou-

St. Bede’s Julia Pohar tries to play keep-away from Aurora Christian’s Kirsten Madsen in Tuesday’s regional semifinal play at Seneca. the Lady Bruins advanced to Thursday’s finals with a 59-48 win.

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Rivals ready to rumble Hall, St. Bede to meet for regional title

By Dan Dwyer

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Princeton senior Levi Bates gets past Hall’s Chris Ballerini on a first-quarter drive in Tuesday’s TRAC meeting at Prouty Gym. The Tigers won 62-55.

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SENECA — The Hall Lady Red Devils will meet a familiar foe in the St. Bede Academy Lady Bruins as each used key runs Tuesday to claim victory and advance to the Seneca Class 2A Regional championship Thursday, Feb. 11.

Both squads used scoring runs that were instrumental in their success as Hall rallied for a late 43-37 victory over the Seneca Lady Irish, and the St. Bede Academy Lady Bruins edged the Aurora Christian Lady Eagles 59-48.

Hall (20-5) edged St. Bede 45-38 in the first meeting of the season on Dec. 10 at the academy, but Hall coach Brian Holman knows that a tough challenge still lies ahead in a 19-12 Lady Bruins team that has topped 70-plus points in three contests over the course of the season.

“They play a different brand of basketball and we don’t play that style. They’re going to come out and fire up a bunch of threes and that’s

Seneca 2A Regional Monday’s quarterfinals Seneca 40, Princeton 39 Aurora Christian 39, PC 30 Tuesday’s semifinals Hall 43, Seneca 37 St. Bede 59, Aurora Christian 48 Thursday’s championship #1 Hall (20-5) vs. #4 St. Bede (19-12), 7 p.m. not what we need to do,” Holman said.

“Everything changes during regionals. I told the girls in there that it doesn’t matter who we play, we get to play. If you keep giving yourself a chance to win a regional you’ll eventually get some breaks.”

Tip off will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Seneca.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve played them. I expect a typical good Hall/St. Bede game and hopefully things will go our way,” SBA coach

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Hall’s Jenna Lusietto fires a shot over Seneca’s Claudia Paulson in Tuesday’s regional semifinal play at Seneca. The Lady Devils won 43-37.

Girl power goes a long way at Princeton Skee Hartmann is quick to answer when asked who is the better wrestler between himself and his daughter, Princeton High School freshman Shaylynn Hartmann.

HIERONYMUS’ “She is. I never wrestled varsity as a freshman,” said Hart- HYPOTHESIS mann, who was a Class A state Regional to advance to the Princqualifier as a junior in 1995 and a AA sectional qualifier as a senior eton Sectional.

“He always gets way emotionin 1996.

The proud papa gave his al,” Shaylynn said of her father. daughter a great big bear hug “It’s good for him being there. I’m when she secured a pinfall in the just really happy seeing him on third-place match of the Seneca the other side of the mat knowing

Kevin Hieronymus

I’m following his footsteps.”

Shaylynn Hartmann continues to make school history as the first female in the program’s history.

And that’s the way she likes it.

“It’s kind of cool,” she said.

The boys, however, are not so cool in losing to a girl. After all, that’s male pride on the line and we all know, boys don’t like losing to a girl in anything, let alone wrestling.

“They’re kind of sad about it.

They kind of throw their stuff.

They’re mad, but then they realize I was better than them,” she said.

The boys can’t do much about it now that she’s going to sectional.

“It’s just kind of cool, because I’m going and some of the guys aren’t. They can’t give me crap for that now,” she said.

Hartmann almost didn’t make it. She was out of school most of last week, sicker than a dog, returning to school Friday. She wrestled on heart more than anything Saturday at Seneca.

“I didn’t do anything all week,” she said, guessing she probably

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Skee Hartmann shares a special moment with his daughter, Shaylynn, after she qualified for sectionals.

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Boys basketball: St. Bede 70, BV 54

Oregon regional: Fulton 43, Bureau Valley 40

Steamers get their revenge on Storm

By Andy Colbert Shaw Media Service

OREGON – From the opening tip at the Oregon 2A Regional, No. 5 seed Bureau Valley and No. 6 Fulton were never separated by more than seven points, with the lead being exchanged in the fourth quarter. In the end, Fulton pulled out a 43-40 win.

“Right away, we controlled the tempo and managed the game properly,” Fulton coach Mike Menchaca said.

Fulton (10-13) has the unenviable task of facing powerhouse Byron in the regional final on Thursday.

Bureau Valley finishes with a 15-13 record.

“It was a great year,” BV senior Darcy Kepner said.

“We worked hard and had a lot of fun. There is a lot to look forward to next year.”

It was Menchaca’s first win over BV after losing five straight in his three years as Steamer coach. It also avenged an earlier loss this season to the Storm.

“We were missing our point guard Averi Leitzen in that game. She’s the heart and soul pushing the ball up,” Menchaca said.

Fulton went 1-8 during Leitzen’s absence, but she was quick to give credit to her teammates for the turnaround against BV. “Our wings, Faith (Kennedy) and Jordan (Price) really handled the press and hit shots when we needed it during a dry spell,” Leitzen said.

Both wings led Fulton with 13 points apiece. Leitzen had eight first-quarter points, as Fulton jumped out to a 14-10 lead.

In the middle of the third quarter, Fulton had good looks but shots kept rolling out of the basket. Baskets

by Darcy Kepner, Christen Hurley and Marissa Mungia of Bureau Valley tied the

No Storm repeat at St. Bede

game at 26.

Price finally broke the scoring drought. After a Storm turnover, Kennedy drained a 3-pointer from the corner and the vocal Steamer crowd breathed a sigh of relief.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Fulton upped its lead to 35-29, but Storm reserves Heather Williams and Addison Moreland responded with long-range baskets to cut it to 35-34.

“It wasn’t just our best players, but everyone hit shots for us,” BV coach Tiffany Gonigam said.

Leitzen had a steal and drove in for a layup for a 3-point Fulton cushion.

Kepner, who led BV with 15 points, had back-to-back scores to give her team a 38-37 lead.

“I didn’t know if it would ever come,” said Gonigam, after watching her team trail the entire game until that point.

Whitney Wynkoop got the lead back for Fulton and with 1:30 left in the game, the Steamers then went into a stall. Price was intentionally fouled and had nothing but a big smile on her face as she went to the line.

“The reason she’s smiling is she wants the ball in situations like that,” Menchaca said.

Price calmly sunk both shots and BV missed a pair of free throws on the other end. From the 3-minute mark until a shot at the buzzer, the Storm couldn’t buy a basket.

“We couldn’t get them to drop when we needed to,” Gonigam said. “I thought our defensive intensity could have been better too.”

Kennedy closed out any chance BV had of getting back in by converting two free throws with seconds remaining.

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Princeton’s Courtney Oeder braces for the impact of Seneca’s Claudia Polson in the first half of Monday’s regional game at Seneca. The Irish won 40-39

Seneca girls regional: Seneca 40, Princeton 39

Irish escape with win over Tigresses

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SENECA — Jeff Ohlson asks his Princeton Tigresses to give themseles a chance to win each time they take the floor.

They took that chance to the very end in Monday’s Class 2A Regional quarterfinal play with Seneca. The host Lady Irish stripped the ball and scored a go-ahead basket with 19 seconds left and held on for a 40-39 victory to advance to the semifinal round.

“It happens. A couple shots drop, grab a rebound there, get a foul here and we put ourselves in a position to win and that’s all we can ask for,” Ohlson said. “We came up a little short.

It’s no one’s fault. I told them at the beginning of the year I wanted them to get better every time they touched the floor. And, this year we got better. As a coach, that’s all you can ask for. You can’t fault their effort. They played hard.”

The Tigresses exit with a 12-15 record.

Seneca coach Barb Beck said she knew the game was going to come down to whoever had the ball last, just like Sunday’s Super Bowl. Her Irish’s defense made sure they did.

Seneca sophomore Lyda Robinson misfired with 26 seconds left and PHS sophomore Anna Murray secured the rebound. The Irish quickly surrounded Murray with Paige Hacker poking the ball away. Robinson grabbed the ball and got it back to Hacker for a layup to put the Irish up 40-39 with 19 seconds left, their first lead since the middle of the third quarter.

“That’s the big thing. We preach defense, because we always tell them you can play defense every night,” Beck told the Ottawa Times. “Offensively, you might not be shooting worth a lick, but you can always play defense.”

The Tigresses inbounded the ball quickly to Murray who scurried up the floor. She drew contact with Hacker in the lane, drawing a blocking foul with 10.2 seconds left to play. Murray missed the front end of the bonus and Seneca rebounded.

PHS sent Robinson to the free-

throw line with 5.0 remaining and she missed both attempts in the double bonus. Ohlson called for time with 4.3 seconds left and set up a halfcourt heave intended for Murray from senior Michaela Strom, but the Irish intercepted and escaped with the postseason victory.

Junior center Courtney Oeder led the Tigresses with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Murray netted 14 points with 10 rebounds.

Seneca (13-16) led as much as 17-10 and 21-14 midway through the second quarter, utilizing a tenacious defense to cash in with some run-outs at the other end.

Seneca’s defense, which forced 18 Princeton turnovers, came through on a night its offense struggled all the way around. The Irish shot 29 percent (14-52) from the field and 44 percent (11-25) from the line.

Princeton rallied within 21-18 at the end of the half, the Irish thwarted by its own student body, which deceived its own player with a false shot clock run down, resulting in a halfcourt shot with 24 seconds left.

Murray took over the third quarter for Princeton, scoring eight points to lead a 12-7 charge resulting in a 30-28 PHS edge.

Strom answered a 3-pointer by Seneca’s Karlie Cade with a jumper for PHS to give the Tigresses a 32-31 lead to open the fourth quarter. Oeder scored the Tigresses’ final seven points, making the second of two free throws to give PHS a 39-38 lead with 55.1 left to play.

Notes: For video highlights on Seneca’s game-winning basket, go to http://videos.tout.com/dry/ mp4/6b912b9699d9ba60.mp4. ....

Seneca advanced to Tuesday’s semifinals, falling to top-seeded Hall 43-37.

Putnam County fell to Aurora Christian 39-30 Monday. Paige Veronda had 12 points and Tori Smoode 10 for PC (7-16). ... PHS will be represented in the regional 3-Point Showdown prior to Thursday’s championship game by senior Brooke Hieronymus, juniors Michaela Mall and Oeder and sophomore Murray.

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PERU – St. Bede coach Mike Kilmartin used last year’s loss at home to Bureau Valley as extra motivation Tuesday night.

“We told the kids in the last five years we’ve lost six games here and none of them have been repeats,” he said. “Bureau Valley did beat us here last year.

That could have been a repeat. I tried to use that as bulletin board material.”

The Bruins answered their coach’s challenge with a strong start, jumping out to a 19-point lead early in the second quarter, and never looking back in a 70-54 victory over the Storm in Three Rivers Conference play.

Behind 27 points and 12 rebounds from senior big man Andrew Pyszka, the Bruins (16-7, 9-3) controlled the paint with their size advantage, outrebounding the Storm 35 to 16 in the game.

Despite that, the Storm battled back from its slow start and got within nine points on four different occasions in the third quarter. BV found success from behind the arc, knocking down four 3s on five attempts in the third, using dribble penetration against the Bruins zone defense to create open shots.

Consecutive treys from Corbin Endress and Jay Edlefson cut the St. Bede lead to 34-25. Later in the third, another three from Edlefson and then a three-point play from Nate Paup got the Storm back within nine again, 48-37.

“Our offense in the second and third quarters was as strong as I’ve seen from this group,” Storm coach Jason Marquis said. “We’ve been doing a lot of fundamentals on offense. I thought the boys came out and executed pretty well against their zones.”

However, every time the Storm got within single digits, the Bruins had an answer. Kilmartin was pleased with his team holding the lead, but also felt his team played not to lose when they got up early.

“We told the kids that they would play hard,” Kilmartin said.

“They’re young. But, they didn’t have an answer to Pyszka. In the first half they tried to force it inside and he would change their shot or block it. In the second half they decided they were going to shoot from the perimeter. They hurt us on the dribble drive.”

Paup led BV with 14 points.

Kale Barnett and Edlefson added 10 points each.

Jon Dose and Baylee Hopps were also in double figures for the Bruins with 14 and 12 points.

The Bruins will host Newman Friday for an important conference game. Kilmartin will have more bulletin board material for his team, who will look to avenge a loss at home to the Comets last year.

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Hieronymus From Page 9 wrestled at 50 percent Saturday.

PHS coach Steve Amy said it’s a huge accomplishment for Hartmann and the program in having her become its first female grappler. He notes there is two young girls coming in the Tiger Town Tanglers youth program, part of a nationwide push that has seen more females become involved.

She likes being a role model for any other aspiring female grapplers. She did face one other girl at regionals, Brianna Warren of Rock Falls, whom she pinned at 2:37 to get to the third-place match.

“I tell them you’ve just got to get better and you can beat them, too,” she said. “Train hard, go to practice and get better.

Don’t give up.”

Amy said Hartmann will have her hands full with a tough field of six ranked wrestlers in her weight class at sectional, but know she will keep battling to the very end.

“Shaylynn has been wrestling for quite awhile growing up wrestling for Tiger Town and it definitely shows when she steps out on the mat,” he said. “She has placed in the girls state tournament the past two years, but for her its not quite good enough because she wants to win it all.

She goes into each match expecting to win regardless of who she is wrestling and that’s the mentality you need to have.”

Sectional competition begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Prouty Gym and 10 a.m.

Saturday.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. He also covered Skee Hartmann wrestling at PHS. Contact at khieronymus@bcrnews. com.

Rivals From Page 9 Tom McGunnigal said.

Hall 43, Seneca 37: Top-seeded Hall trailed 35-30 with 5:26 to play when Seneca forced a jump ball. Holman took the opportunity to settle his squad and draw up an inbounds play for junior Hunter Galassi.

Galassi took the nice lob pass on the inbound from senior guard Amanda Scheri as she cut to the basket in traffic for a contested layup the sparked a 13-2 Lady Red Devils run to close out the No. 7th seeded Lady Irish and stamp their ticket to championship play.

“We’re good enough at ugly basketball and sometimes ugly basketball gets us a win,” Holman said.

“We took a timeout and gathered ourselves. I think the biggest thing is that I put a lot of pressure on them and I’ve done it for 24 games.”

The Lady Devils started off slow with only seven

Bowling Area bowlers advance to sectional Six area bowlers have qualified for the IHSA sectionals.

Hall and St. Bede were bowling in the Rock Island regional Saturday, Feb. 6. While neither advanced as a team, Hall (4,773) placing fifth and St. Bede (4,514) sixth, each sent three bowlers on to sectional.

For Hall, seniors Heidi Nielsen (1,104) and Natalie Stocking (981) and sophomore Erin Biccochi (1,001) all advanced to the Dixon Sectional which starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. They will be joined by St. Bede senior Emma Wilke (959) and sophomores Hailey Ator (991) and Maggie Smith (939).

LaSalle-Peru (4,783) placed fourth to advance as a team. East Moline was the regional champion.

Tigers From Page 9 ble figures in juniors Colby Robbins (15), and Farraher (10) and senior Levi Bates (12). Senior point guard Jake Reinhardt chipped in nine.

“We tried a little bit of motion, 4 out and 1 in,” Robbins said. “Our post players are really good. Put in a lot of post moves to get easy buckets so that helps.”

Once the Tigers took the lead (4-2) on a Bates’ drive, they never gave it up, though their largest lead of the night was just nine.

Robbins scored three straight buckets in the second quarter, Farraher added two hoops and Skye Behrends knocked down a jumper at the end of the first half to give PHS a 28-23 edge.

Hall sophomore Alex Castelan scored three straight hoops to make it a 35-31 game midway through the third quarter. Robbins converted a steal and assist from Youngren and followed with a pair of free throws to give the Tigers a 41-34 edge with a minute to play in the quarter.

A jumper by Bates stretched the Tigers’ lead to 43-34 at quarter’s end its largest lead of the night.

“Coach Freds tells us to keep running and keep putting up shots and try

first quarter points but added to their scoring output in each of the following three quarters as their offense picked up steam throughout the evening.

“It was a closer game than we expected but you’ll have that in the post season. You can’t take any team for granted because every team out here is capable of beating each other,” Galassi said.

Galassi led the Lady Devils with 19 points, using 6-12 shooting from the field and 7-9 from the freethrow line.

Rena Barroso and Scheri added eight points each.

St. Bede 59, Aurora Christian 48: The No. 5 seeded Aurora Christian Eagles made the No. 4-seeded St. Bede sweat as the Lady Bruins had to outlast the Lady Eagles late.

“It was nice. We caught a little bit of fire there at the end of the second quarter and we talked about that at half time. Let’s relax now, hit some shots and get going.

That’s what we did when we came out in the third quarter,” McGunnigal said.

to keep up the lead,” Robbins said. “Don’t get weak, especially on the defensive side and not let the opponents score. We had a little bit of room to work on the offensive side.”

The Red Devils managed to knock down three 3-pointers in the fourth quarters, all by Drew Pullam, to keep it close and got as close as five.

“We didn’t lose because of lack of effort,” Filippini said. “Lot of 3s were great shots, we just couldn’t hit a (darn) shot. Some of them were forced, especially at the end when we should have been going to the basket. If you miss 21 three-pointers, you’re probably not going to win.

“Not that you feel great, we felt better about that loss that last week’s Amboy win … We played hard, lot of effort. They’re a good offensive team. To hold their two best players down, I thought we did a great job. We just couldn’t make shots.”

• Notes: Hall won the sophomore game 53-51 behind Ty Rybarczyk’s 21 points. Josh Reinhardt had 23 for PHS. The Red Devils return to action Friday at Bureau Valley. The Tigers are idle until Feb. 16, back at home against Fulton in the TRAC finale.

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Senior point guard Julia Pohar led the Lady Bruins wth 16 points. Chase Ludford added 10 points with 13 rebounds.

After trailing for the majority of the first half, SBA’s defense clamped down in the middle two quarters allowing a combined 11 points.

The stingy SBA defense allowed the Lady Bruins, who trailed 18-15, to make its move as junior Chase Ludford picked off a pass for an easy layup.

The layup propelled the Lady Bruins on a 22-7 run that was capped off as the third quarter buzzer sounded as Ludford added another layup.

“We won. That’s what you want to do this time of year. We showed a lot of heart and a lot of guts after we came out a little tight,” McGunnigal said.

Aurora slashed the Bruins lead to four points at 42-38 with 4:38 to play, but 11 made SBA free throws with under 3:37 iced the game for the Lady Bruins.

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

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

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Bureau County Fairgrounds Working Train layouts, Cars, Trucks, Farm Toys and all scales of model railroad equipment.

For info call 815 866 3606 2nd SUNDAY *FLEA MARKET* February 14th: 8am-2pm. $1 Admission. @ Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton.

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

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

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

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PRINCETON 2 Bedroom.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) STEVEN W. ) TONOZZI ) DECEASED ) No. 2016-P-03 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Steven W.

Tonozzi.

Letters of office were issued on January 20, 2106 to Kim E. Campbell, 2142 E. 879th Road, Tonica, IL 61370 as Executor, whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, IL 61301.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk

of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and 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 within 10

days after it has been filed.

Dated this 21st day of January, 2016.

Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi Attorney For Petitioner 149 Gooding Street LaSalle IL 61301 Phone: 815-223-6600 Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11, 2016.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 2016 5 P.M. AUCTION • 2 P.M. PREVIEW

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GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE

February 23, 2016 at 10:30 AM Bureau County Courthouse 700 S Main, Princeton, Illinois

February 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main, Princeton, Illinois

Property located at: 320 W Clark, Princeton, Illinois Property is sold “AS IS” Terms of sale: 10% due at time of sale by Cashiers’ Check, Payable to US Marshall Service; balance within 30 days. Taxes will not be prorated.

Rural Development credit is not available Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 Rural Development has a security interest in the property For additional information contact: USDA Rural Development 312 E Backbone Rd, Suite B, Princeton, IL PH: 815-875-8732 ext 4 www.resales.usda.gov OPEN HOUSE, February 16, 2016 2-4 pm.

Property located at: 805 N. Euclid, Princeton, Illinois Property is sold “AS IS” Terms of sale: 10% due at time of sale by Cashiers’ Check, Payable to US Marshall Service; balance within 30 days. Taxes will not be prorated.

Rural Development credit is not available Minimum Bid: $5,700.00 Rural Development has a security interest in the property For additional information contact: USDA Rural Development 312 E Backbone Rd, Suite B, Princeton, IL PH: 815-875-8732 ext 4 www.resales.usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination write USD, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination write USD, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Heartland Bank and Trust Company ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Steven Pomatto; Michael Pomatto; Unknown ) Heirs and Legatees of Bonnie L. Pomatto; ) Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; ) Kenneth McEvoy, as Special Representative ) for Bonnie L. Pomatto (deceased) ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00075 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Steven Pomatto Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Bonnie L. Pomatto Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 Main Street, Dalzell, IL 61320 and which said Mortgage was made by: Bonnie L. Pomatto executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Citizens First National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006R07373 Book 1271 Page 924; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 700 South Main Street Bureau County Courthouse Princeton, IL 61356 on or before March 8, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-10123 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I683400 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

fifteenth day of July each and every year, render to the Secretary of the District a full, true and just account verified by his oath, of all premiums upon Fire Insurance policies which, during the year ending the first day of July proceeding such report, shall have been received by him, or by some other person for him, in behalf of such corporation, company or association on property located within the District. Such agent shall also at the time of rendering the aforesaid report, pay to the Secretary of the District the sum of money for which each such company, corporation or association represented by him is chargeable by virtue of the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION IV. The sum of money for which such company, corporation or association is so chargeable may be recovered of it, or its agents or agent, by an action in the name of and for the use of District as for money had and received. Nothing in this section shall be held to exempt any person , corporation, company or association from indictment and conviction under the provisions of an Act entitled “An Act to enable e cities, towns, villages and Fire Protection Districts, organized under any general or special law to levy and collect tax or license fee from Foreign Fire Insurance Companies for the benefit of organized Fire Departments”, in force July 1, 1895, as amended.

SECTION V. No insurance agent in the district shall have any insurance business or dealings with any company, association or corporation not incorporated under the laws of this State, which shall be in default for not reporting or making payments as herein before provided, until it shall have complied with all requirements of this Ordinance.

SECTION VI. Any person , firm, or corporation violating any other provisions of this article shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $200.00 for each such offense .

SECTION VII. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be, and hereby the same are repealed.

SECTION VIII. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 02-2016-01-12 and shall be in full force and affect from and after its passage, approval and publication, according to law.

PASSED by the Board of Trustees ofthe Malden Fire Protection District this 12th day of January , 2016, and filed with the Secretary of said Fire Protection District the same day.

Ayes 3 Nays 0 /s/ D. Bruce Gibson Secretary of the Malden Fire Protection District Board of Trustees Approved by the President of the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District this 12th day of January , 2016. /s/ Greg Steele CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day and date hereof, he/she was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in his/her capacity as Secretary he is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions of said Fire Protection District and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance No. 02-201601-12 entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF A TAX ON FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATING WITHIN THE MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS the original of which is part of the official records of the said Malden Fire Protection District.

Dated this 12th day of January, 2016. /s/ D. Bruce Gibson Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and acting President of the Malden Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof the person whose name is above subscribed was the duly appointed, qualified and acting Secretary of the Malden Fire Protection District in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District.

Dated this 12th day of January, 2016. /s/Greg Steele President of the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 11, 2016.

INTEREST HOLDERS ) Defendant. ) No. 2015-MR-94 PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: VANESSA M. CLARK, JACLYN LNU, ALL OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, CLAIM HOLDERS AND/OR INTEREST HOLDERS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Vanessa M. Clark all owners, unknown owners, claim holders and/or interest holders that a COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE has been filed by the Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno J. Caffarini filed on February 1, 2016 in Bureau County Circuit Court.

The COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE seeks to forfeit property ($102,917.00 United States Currency) to the State of Illinois in which you may have an interest as owner, claim holder and/or interest holder. The property was seized by the District 17 Illinois State Police on December 13, 2015 on Interstate 80 in Bureau County, Illinois. The property is described as follows: One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen Dollars in United States Currency.

NOW THEREFORE unless you file an ANSWER to the said COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Princeton, Illinois, by April 4, 2016, judgment by default for the relief requested in the COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE shall be entered against you. /s/GENO J. CAFFARINI Bureau County State’s Attorney /s/Mary Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court GENO J. CAFFARINI Bureau County State’s Attorney Bureau County Courthouse 700 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-4941 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

description (other than legal description), if any, of the real estate is: 221 E North St. Sheffield, IL 61361 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: The west half of lot Six (6) and all of lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Second North Addition to the Village of Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: residential real estate (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale upon making arrangements with the person identified in paragraph (A) above.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: March 3, 2016, 10:30 a.m., Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

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

Patrick Bahen Attorney for Vibrant Credit Union 1900 52nd Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309-623-4181 Ext. 2028 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 4,

ORDINANCE NO. 02-2016-01-12 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF A TAX ON FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATlNG WITHIN THE MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Malden Fire Protection District is a public Fire Protection District organized pursuant to public referendum; WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District to establish a tax, as permitted by the provisions of the law of the State of Illinois, on Fire Insurance Companies not incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois; NOW, THEREFORE, the premises considered, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Malden Fire Protection District as follows: SECTION 1. That it shall be unlawful for any corporation, company or association, not incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, to sell, provide coverage, or to otherwise effect fire insurance coverage within the said district or to transact any business relating to the provision of fire insurance coverage within the district, while in default by not fully complying with any of the requirements of this Ordinance, and until such requirements shall have been fully complied with, provided, however, that this provision shall not relieve any company, corporation, or association from the payment of any loss arising from a risk for which such company, corporation or association provided insurance coverage in violation of this Ordinance.

SECTION II. That such corporation, company or association not incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, which is engaged in the district in effecting fire insurance coverage shall pay the Secretary of the District, for the maintenance, use and benefit of the Fire Department of the District, a sum of money equal in amount to Two Percent (2%) per annum of the gross receipts received as premiums upon Fire Insurance Policies by any and all agents of such corporation, company or association, during the year ending on the first day of July in each year, for any insurance effected, or agreed to be effected, on property located within the district, by or with such corporation, company or association during such year.

SECTION III. Every person acting in the district as agent, for or on behalf of any such corporation, company or association, shall, on or before the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) ex reI. GENO J. CAFFARINI, ) Bureau County State’s Attorney, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) $102,971.00 Unites States Currency, ) VANESSA MARIE CLARK, JACLYN LNU ) ALL OWNERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) CLAIM HOLDERS AND/OR )

SHERIFF’S BID AND PURCHASE ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS Project Summary: Bureau County Sheriff James Reed and the Bureau County Building & Grounds Committee are accepting bids for snow and ice removal, and lawn care service for the year(s) 2016 - 2017. The obligation of the bidder(s) for snow removal shall end with the last snowfall of spring of the year 2017. The obligation of the bidder(s) for lawn care service shall end December 31, 2016.

Specifications: Documented specifications identifying the County properties and the bidder requirements are available Monday through Friday during business hours at the Office of the Sheriff, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Bidders take note: A professional performance is demanded when providing this service.

Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Sheriff, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, 61356 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, to be opened at the Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Bids shall be submitted separately as one (1) total and inclusive price for the snow/ice removal services and one (1) total and inclusive price for lawn care services as requested.

Hourly and daily rates are not acceptable and will not be considered.

All bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope and prominently marked either “Lawn Service Bid” or “Snow/Ice removal Bid” along with the name of the bidding company or individual.

Failure to meet the requirements will void the contract. The Sheriff and the Building and Grounds Committee reserve the right to waive any or all technicalities regarding this bid purchase and to reject any individual or all bid proposals.

James B. Reed Bureau County Sheriff Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 11, 13 and 16, 2016.

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

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Gina Herman, Corporate Paralegal, Vibrant Credit Union, 1900 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265, (309) 796-7517 (B) The common address and other common

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 1, 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 busi-

ness known as Terry’s Remodeling located at 2330 Ridgefield Rd., Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 1st day of February, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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

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

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: residential real estate (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale upon making arrangements with the person identified in paragraph (A) above.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: March 3, 2016, 10:30 a.m., Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

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

Patrick Bahen Attorney for Vibrant Credit Union 1900 52nd Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309-623-4181 Ext. 2028 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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