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Commission OKs senior development

Project designed to offer seniors an affordable place to live

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Plan Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously

approved a senior housing development at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10.

The Princeton Diamond Development L.P. is proposing to build 40 units of senior housing for those 55 years and over

on 7.5 acres of land just east of South Gosse Boulevard and west of Westside Park.

Ben and David Porush are the developers of the project that will consist of eight buildings with five rental units per building plus a community center and office, said Daniel Kramer, an attorney of Yorkville, represent-

ing the Porushes. There will be eight standard two-bedroom units, 23 two-bedroom units and the rest being a mixture of handicapped accessible and handicapped adaptable units. All of the buildings are single-story ranch units.

Kramer added the project is designed to keep seniors in the community

and offer those residents an affordable place to live, as long as their incomes aren’t above $28,000 per year for those 55 and over.

These units can’t be sold individually or split up into condominiums, added Kramer.

The rents range from 30-60 percent of the area’s median income with a maximum of $28,000 per

year. Ben Porush estimated the rents would range from $240 to $550 per month, depending on each renter’s income.

Princeton was chosen as the site for this development because it is a strong community and needs senior housing, he added. Princeton scored

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Current drug trends astound parents Root: ‘Things are changing’

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — The crowd listened intently as Princeton Police Chief Tom Root gave his Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) presentation at Bureau Valley North in Walnut. Root discussed the current drug trends filtering their way through the communities.

“It’s been going on for so long, we’re playing catch up,” said Root.

From synthetic drugs to heroin and PHARM parties, Root provided his listeners with detailed information on signs and signals of drug use. Those in attendance consisted of parents, teachers and community members.

“This is not the same world we used to live in; things are changing,” he said.

Throughout his presentation, Root explained in detail about how the drugs are stronger; the cost is down; and the availability is up.

He described PHARM parties as a subject “near and dear” to his heart out of fear for the lives of those attending. He said they should be “near and dear” to everyone’s heart for the same reason.

PHARM parties are not like the typical barnyard farm fun from the past, said Root.

The PHARM parties today stand for pharmaceutical parties. At these functions, he said, kids/ teens will raid medicine cabinets for leftover prescription medications.

About 100 kids or more will bring an assortment of pills without even knowing what they carry. The kids will then place these pills into the communal medication bowl as their party contributions. After grabbing a handful of pills from the communal medication bowl, the kids will chase them down with liquor or beer. They just want the high, said Root.

“That’s when the overdoses start to happen,” said Root.

In today’s world it’s not easy being a kid, he said.

Root added, it’s hard for

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Princeton Police Chief Tom Root gave his Community Partners Against Substance Abuse presentation at Bureau Valley North in Walnut, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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Kari Cain (left) and Lani Swinford work side by side prepping the Valentine’s Day deliveries. Flowers by Julia is estimating they will have more than 500 deliveries throughout Friday and Saturday.

The Valentine’s Day hustle Smith: ‘Truly a labor of love’

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The busiest holiday of the year approaches for the local flower and gift shops.

This Saturday, Feb. 14, is sure to be one filled with love, flowers and candies throughout Bureau County communities.

“It’s a lot of work, but truly a labor of love,” said Sharon Smith, owner of Walnut House Gardens and Greens.

“It’s our chance to spread the love, brighten people’s day with flowers (and to) feel loved serving our community!” said Smith.

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Sharon Smith, owner of Walnut House Gardens and Greens, is excited to help spread the love this Valentine’s Day. “It’s a lot of work, but truly a labor of love,” said Smith.

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“It’s a special holiday for us personally,” said Julia Cain, owner of Flowers by Julia. “It means a lot to me because actually Keith and I had our first date on Valentine’s Day.” Now married for nearly 34 years, Julia Cain laughed as she remembered that Valentine’s Day when she was so exhausted for her big date with the now Mayor Keith Cain Valley Flowers and Gifts owner Chuck Taliani said Valentine’s Day is the biggest day of the year apart from Mother’s Day. Julia Cain agreed, adding Christmas to the list of major floral holidays.

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County hears about new communication system

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — An ad hoc committee, appointed

by Bureau County Board Chairman Dale Anderson, has been researching a new communications system for first responders within the county.

Keenan Campbell, director of Bureau County Emergency Management Agency, discussed the research with county board members on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

The new system would involve five tower sites and five frequencies per tower.

The five frequencies would be for law enforcement, fire/EMS, public works and two tactical channels that would be available to use by any authorized personnel.

Keenan said the tactical channels would be ideal to use in instances of big fires or a large accidents.

“It would be a completely new coordinated system,” he said. “It’s all designed to work in concert with everybody.”

The study looks into leasing tower space with the exception of maybe having to erect one tower on the western edge of Bureau County.

“The idea with the leases is we’re not paying for infrastructure; we’re leasing existing tower space, and that could be for as long as forever. We

Drugs From Page 1 anyone to really understand what these kids are going through. Teens are turning to drugs in an attempt to escape, said Root, but these cases are ending in suicides.

Root encouraged parents to be active in drug detection and prevention.

He asked parents present to contact their local legislatures about their opinions or concerns. He said communities need to take action with city ordinanc-

wouldn’t have to put up a tower if we didn’t have to,” he said.

Campbell said the committee is hoping to present more information to the board within the next 60 days. A cost estimate of the project should be provided at that time. The county board will then take action on whether or not they want to further pursue the project.

“We’ve designed it to grow,” Campbell said.

“Every tower site has every discipline. So it’s no more we have the law over here, the fire over there …

Every tower site can be for any agencies. It’s truly a coordinated system, and that’s why we’re calling it a system — It’s for all first responders in all areas of the county.”

Projects going on in the jail and courthouse Kristi Warren, chairmen of the Building and Grounds Committee, reported on various projects taking place within the jail and courthouse at Tuesday’s meeting.

The evidence room within the jail has received water damage from leaks.

Warren said a wall needs to be removed, along with ceiling tiles. Also there needs to be remediation of mold.

Warren said the project was declared an emergency because it will cost around $10,000 for remediation and repairs. Work on the project will start imme-

diately.

Also, the committee continues to look into bids for putting in hot water to four restrooms within the courthouse that currently have no running hot water.

Baby changing stations are also being installed in the courthouse restrooms.

The committee is also seeking bids for a new panic alarm system. Warren said the current system is old and not able to be upgraded.

Lastly, Warren said renovations of the new radio room in the jail are on time and on budget. The project is expected to be completed by this week.

In other news, the board: • Appointed Geno Caffarini to the position of Bureau County States Attorney, effective March 1; and Richard Fisher Sr. to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Merit Commission.

• Approved the consideration of hiring Judge Slavin for windfarm hearings at the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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es rather than waiting for substances to get banned by the state.

“That’s how it has to happen; you have to be at the forefront to protect your kids,” said Root.

Bureau County is in a unique position, said Root.

He explained Interstate 80 is the No. 1 drug trafficking road in the country, causing the local area to be an easy target for dealers.

“In Bureau County right now, the drug of choice is heroin,” said Root. It’s easy to get, and the prices are down, he added.

Root encouraged par-

ents to have their kids drug tested if they were at all concerned about drug use.

Drug use is starting earlier, Root said. Root has heard of children beginning drug use as young as 6 years old, but the average age tends to be 12 and up. While these ages are younger than most present expected to hear, Root believes people need to be aware of the current drug dangers.

“If you’re not aware of what’s out there, you’re going to be lost,” said Root.

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Plan Commission approves crematorium

Petition will now go to the city council for approval

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Plan Commission approved at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 a zoning amendment and special use petition for a crematorium to be built on a vacant lot of land on West Peru Street.

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Centrue Bank donates to Tabitha’s Hands Centrue Bank of Princeton presented a $1,000 check to Tabitha’s Hands recently.

Those pictured include Mike Smith (left to right), Cindy Davidson, Marybeth Hill, the Rev. Ronda Hollars, Scott Smith, Joe Colmone, Taylor Spears and Tammi Lanxon. Jeff Mangrich, Ryan Colmone and James Jennings Jr. were not available for the picture.

Tabitha’s Hands, a not-for-profit organization, provides the tools and resources to help low-income, homeless and under-served individuals and families in Bureau County move toward self-sufficiency. Lanxon, Centrue Bank branch manager, said, “It is with great pride Centrue Bank presents this $1,000 check to Tabitha’s Hands. Tabitha’s Hands is a worthy organization and has touched many families in a very positive way.

We wish the organization all the best in their future endeavors, and we hope the community will keep Tabitha’s Hands in mind when they have furniture, appliances or money to donate to a worthy cause.”

foot building between the drive-through liquor store and another building with a pet grooming business.

Randy Grant said he looked at several other sites in Princeton but felt that this lot on Route 6 (Peru Street) wasn’t too far from his funeral home, and the location would allow semis to deliver granite monuments twice a year.

“This will be the first crematorium in Bureau County and in Princeton,”

said Grant, who hopes the structure will be completed by September of this year.

Princeton Plan Commission member Bill Cass told Grant the perception of the average person using the fairgrounds, Alexander Park or the nearby restaurant may be affected knowing there is a nearby crematorium.

This recommendation will be forwarded to the Princeton City Council to be considered at its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

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Collecting maple syrup in Tiskilwa Village to use BCR Alerts

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — Tiskilwa Village Board members approved at their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 to allow John Sims, village resident, to tap a sugar maple tree located in West Park as a public demonstration of this activity he has been doing for six years.

Sims said he would like to tap the tree starting March 1 to let children and the general public see the process to collect sap which he eventually

makes into maple syrup.

He drills a half-inch wide hole 2-inches deep into the tree to collect the sap into a bucket.

Board members also approved adding the Bureau County Republican-sponsored BCR Alerts program to inform residents of emergencies through this free service that is text or email based, said trustee Dan Acker, who will be in charge of taking care of the program with the assistance of trustee Steve McKinney.

Acker said most people in town, including him, didn’t know about a recent boil order until it was over because the

only notifications of the boil order were placed at the Tiskilwa Post Office or placed on WZOE. “This (BCR Alerts) will be a free and easy way to reach the public,” he said.

In other business, board members approved paying Sims $1,900 to roll the grass in the two parks in town in March; paying McClure Engineering $2,000 for miscellaneous consulting service for the next year and paying $300 to North Central Illinois Council of Governments as the village’s portion to update a five-county flood mitigation five-year plan.

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St. Louis assists Gateway The fourth- and fifth-grade classes at St. Louis Catholic School in Princeton completed a service project for Gateway’s Developmental Training Program. Students worked with the Bureau County Metro Center to collect items to help clients at Gateway develop life skills during their daily classes. Items included craft supplies, puzzles, books and many more items. Pictured are Madison Richards (left), James McCune, Loren Jackson of Gateway, development training supervisor Tawnya Marciniak, Walker Menzel and Madison Krich.

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“We’re very excited for the opportunity to acquire Citizens First State Bank,” said John Perkaus, chairman of the board for Hill Road. “The bank will supply a platform to which we will add capital, personnel and expertise while continuing to serve the bank’s current communities and adding additional communities, subject to our regulators’ approval.”

Along with the acquisition application, Hill Road, on behalf of the bank, filed an application for a branch in west suburban Wheaton.

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“As we’ve historically been primarily a real estate lender, it’s no secret that the mortgage market crisis of 2008 had a significant impact on the capital and earnings of the bank since that time,” said Kent Siltman, president/CEO of Citizens Bancshares and Citizens First State Bank.

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Chuck Taliani (middle back) stands with his wife, Theresa (middle front), and the Valley Flowers and Gift’s staff in his Spring Valley shop. Taliani said Valentine’s Day is the biggest holiday of the year, aside from Mother’s Day.

Valentine From Page 1 weather, and we aren’t unfortunate as some areas in the United States right now,” said Cain. She insists her drivers take deliveries slow and carefully during the Valentine’s Day rush.

The shop owners are looking forward to Saturday’s adrenaline rush, however, grateful for the support of both customers and staff members.

Preparations have been in full swing for weeks, said Taliani, adding the shop has been stock piling on flower arrangements and holiday ticket items for some time. Cain said preparations began at Flowers by Julia around mid-December when people started calling in

Development From Page 1 well on the Illinois Housing Development Authority regulations in this area.

Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson addressed some questions about the city’s infrastructure being able to handle this type of development.

He said the city’s water mains will be looped in the area to ensure an ample and fresh supply of water to the project, and the city’s sanitary sewer system will be improved this spring to take pressure off the existing system.

Tim Forristall, Princeton’s water treatment and waste water superintendent, said the EPA and his calculations show the

to reserve orders. At Walnut House Gardens and Greens, however, Smith said holiday preparations began during the Jan. 24 open house when Valentine’s viewings, pre-orders and promotions really began.

All three shop owners are looking forward to Saturday’s adrenaline rush, grateful for their customers and the help of their staff members.

With the special holiday falling on a Saturday, deliveries and Valentine’s Day orders are made a little easier.

The orders get spread out a little more between Friday and Saturday, said Cain, which lightens the load considerably.

“We’re really pushing for Friday deliveries,” said Taliani, adding some peo-

ple will have their deliveries sent to loved ones at work. After all, the workplace is the perfect place to showcase Valley Flower’ delivery men who will be dropping off arrangements in tuxedos.

“Woo her at work,” Smith said, saying special office deliveries are sure to create that special office envy.

With estimated Valentine’s Day deliveries in the county expected to be more than 1,000, Valentine’s Day is sure to be a busy holiday for these local shop owners. While there is no order cut off time, these owners are encouraging customers to get their order in as early to ensure a Valentine’s Day delivery.

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city’s sewer lines can handle the extra flow from this development after some lines are improved this year, since senior citizens use less water than other units in town.

Clawson also said the city will take over maintenance of the street entering this project off south Gosse Boulevard if the current plans are changed to allow a wider street that could become a public street.

Clawson also said the Illinois Department of Transportation has indicated there is no need for a traffic control sign or light at the intersection of Gosse Boulevard and Peru Street because of this development because the traffic won’t be increased enough by this project to warrant a

sign or light at this intersection.

Rex Lasson, a resident of Park Avenue West, asked if there were going to be sidewalks on the boulevard after this project is built.

Clawson said sidewalks in the area will be included in a Safe Route to Schools grant and said Gosse Boulevard would be resurfaced within 12-18 months of the completion of this project, estimated for early 2016 if construction starts in July.

The commission’s recommendation to approve the preliminary plat and Planned Unit Development petition is expected to be voted upon by the Princeton City Council at is next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

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Langue presents quilting program Valerie Langue of the Quilt Merchant in Winfield presented a program, Trunk Show, to the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild at its Friday, Feb. 6, meeting. The meeting was held at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton.

Beware of flooding scams CHICAGO — Recent warmer temperatures and the resulting snow melt and rain may create flooding emergencies for homeowners. These problems can also bring out scammers looking to take advantage of people in trouble. Because of the cost associated with eliminating these issues, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says homeowners need to take steps to protect themselves.

To deal with flooding problems, the BBB recommends three things to successfully hire a contractor to fix these issues: • Request bids from two or three different companies.

• Don’t automatically pick the lowest bid.

• Base all bids on the same criteria.

“When reviewing bids and contracts, be sure to read all agreements, guarantees and instructions before signing,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Don’t be pressured into signing an agreement before you are ready and you understand all terms and conditions.”

Bernas said consumers should never sign a blank or partially blank

contract.

“Make sure all oral promises are put in writing. Be wary of vaguely worded provisions, exclusions or limitations which could pose a problem later,” he said. “In Illinois, a contract is required for all repairs totaling more than one thousand dollars.”

Typically, a down payment of one-third the total contract price is made, with additional payments due after completion of each phase of work. Final payment should not be made until the job is completed and you have inspected the work.

Before signing any home improvement contract consider the following tips from the BBB: • Research for details and free information on contractors you can trust at www.bbb.org and consider using the BBB’s free online service eQuote to obtain estimates, proposals or general information from BBB Accredited contractors.

• Get all estimates in writing.

• Never sign a contract with blank spaces or one you do not fully understand.

• Homeowners should check with local and

county units of government to determine if permits or inspections are required.

• Determine whether the contractor has the proper insurance.

The BBB also makes these recommendations to property owners looking to obtain flood insurance: • Call your insurance agent or company to inquire about the availability of flood insurance in the area. Keep in mind flood insurance becomes effective 30 days after it is purchased.

• Standard flood coverage does not typically cover damage resulting from sewer backups or sump pump issues. Ask your insurance agent or company if such additional coverage is appropriate to add to your policy.

• Homeowners should take an inventory of their personal property and make photocopies of their insurance policies, keeping all such important papers in a secure location away from home.

Taking pictures of various rooms and their contents is also a great way to document the contents.

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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — Barbara Mae Bachman, nee Hall, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., lost her valiant battle with cancer Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. Barbara was born on June 26, 1935.

Barbara married the late Orville Bachman on Aug. 8, 1954. Barbara and Orville were the proud parents of five children, Ted (Jeanne) Bachman, Fred (Mimi) Bachman, Kathie (Mick) Williams, Karen (George) Shearer and Jim (Ellen) Bachman. Barbara is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Bud’s wife, Gloria; her sister Rita’s husband, Chuck; and her brother Jim’s wife, Beverly.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Mattie and Edward Hall; her sister, Lill (Robert) Slocum; her brother, William “Bud” Hall; her sister, Rita Doty; and her brother, James “Jim” Hall.

In addition to sharing in the responsibilities of raising her family and helping Orville with farm duties, Barb worked for many years as a chairside dental assistant. After Orville’s death, she went on to earn her associate degree from Blackhawk College. Barb was a brilliant conversationalist and a gracious hostess both at home and at her businesses, The Strawberry Patch tea room and The Plum Barrel gift shop. She enjoyed traveling with friends and visiting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Although Barb lived in Illinois for most of her life, she spent a few years in Arizona before returning to Illinois and finally retiring to Sunrise Beach, Mo. The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nathan Rodehaver presiding. Interment will follow in the Willow Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, P.O. Box 462, Oregon, IL 61061.

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

KEWANEE — Leon DeKeyser, 94, of Kewanee died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at the home of his son, Robert, in Rockton.

Leon was born Oct. 6, 1920, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Victor and Marie (Steenbeke) DeKeyser. His parents had immigrated to the United States from Belgium. The family moved to Kewanee, where he graduated from Wethersfield High School.

He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Leon married Elaine Cathelyn on May 19, 1943, in Stockton. The couple farmed for many years in the Princeton area before retiring to Kewanee. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Antosiak, and her husband Thomas; a daughter-in-law, Lavonna DeKeyser; and five brothers and four sisters.

Leon was a member of Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee, Pearl Harbor Survivor Association, VFW and Knights of Columbus.

Surviving are two sons, Robert (Mary Louise) DeKeyser of Rockton and Randall DeKeyser of Princeton; a daughter, Nancy (Robert) Pallardy of Williamsburg, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Clara Walgrave of Kewanee and Laura Moldt of Rock Falls.

A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Visitation Catholic Church, Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee, with Father James Pallardy officiating. Inurnment will be in the Elm Lawn Cemetery in Princeton. Military honors will be accorded by the Kewanee Veterans Council at the church following the Mass.

A visitation for Leon will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home in Kewanee.

Memorials may be directed to Beloit Regional Hospice in Beloit, Wis. Online condolences may be left at www.schuenemantumblesonfuneralhome.com.

Village employees get raises

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WYANET — The village of Wyanet employees will be receiving a 7 percent raise.

During closed session, the board voted to increase the salaries of all employees. The increase results in a range from 67 cents an hour to $1.26 per hour per employee.

The board welcomed Dave Bickett to the board. He was appointed to fill the vacancy on the board, after Tom Smith resigned last fall.

Village President Bruce Hand read police chief Todd Marquez’s activity report.

Hand reported village workers continue to replace the new water meters. To date, 200 new meters have been installed.

Hand also reported the sewer line on Greencastle Drive had to be jetted. He wanted to thank the city of Princeton with its help on this.

Garbage pickup for the week of Feb. 16 is being changed from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The board approved purchasing a new Ford F230 truck for an approximate cost of $33,609. The new truck will have a service box and a plow. The vote was 3-2 with trustees Joe Law and Jeramie Spears voting against the purchase.

In other business: • The board unanimously approved participation in the U.S. Department of Defense/state of Illinois Leso program at the cost of $150.

• Several ordinances were reviewed.

These ordinances will be discussed and possibly changed next month. The purpose is to determine what the appropriate fines will be if a resident is ticketed for an ordinance violation. Marquez believes the fines need to be raised.

• The board discussed a rezoning request at 424 E. Main St. The residents would like to rezone from commercial to residential.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the village hall.

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Beverly Anglin KEWANEE — Beverly Joyce Anglin, 81, of Kewanee, formerly of Sheffield, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee.

Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home, Kewanee, with Pastor Dan Craig officiating. Burial was in the Wethersfield Cemetery, Kewanee.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the funeral home.

Susan Smith

PRINCETON — Susan G. Smith, 60, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

She was born Dec. 10, 1954, in Glendale, Calif., to Arthur B. and Marilyn (Bedell) Smith. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1973. She worked as an assembler for LCN Manufacturing for 31 1/2 years. She loved crafts and yardSusan work and was an avid bowler.

Smith Susan is survived by her parents, Marilyn (Jim) Sartain and (Julie) Arthur Smith of California; and her siblings, Troy (Donna) Sartain of Ohio, Karin (Sam) Baugh of Princeton and Joseph (Andrea) Sartain of Batavia. Also surviving are many nephews, nieces, cousins, great-nephews, great-nieces and great-cousins; a caregiver and longtime friend, DuAnne VeZain; and a special doggy, Cherokee.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Pastor John Erickson of the Bunker Hill Church will close with some final words at 3 p.m. Cremation has been accorded.

Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa, or to Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

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

Police reports North Avenue in Princeton TownBureau County Sheriff 1950 ship.

Accidents

S.J. LaPorte, 35, of Santa Barbara, Calif., struck the guardrail while traveling westbound on Interstate 80 at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26.

Jennifer L. Butler, 35, of Walnut overturned her vehicle after losing control on the ice at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 25 on 1400 East Street about one-fourth mile south of 3000 North Avenue.

Gage M. Smith, 17, of Walnut struck a snowbank at 12:50 p.m. Feb. 4 on South Main Street about one-fourth mile south of Elite Street in New Bedford.

Mark A. Devenney, 52, of Sheffield and Matthew R. Abboti, 21, of Kewanee were involved in a two-vehicle accident at 7:48 p.m. Feb. 7 on Route 34 about one-fourth mile north of 450 East Street.

Devenney was ticketed with driving too fast for conditions and improper land usage.

Deer accidents

Mathew A. Pistole, 29, of Walnut struck a deer at 6:53 p.m. Feb. 4 on Route 26 about one-fourth mile north of

Wendy K. Wallace, 34, of Princeton struck a deer at 6:29 p.m. Feb. 8 on Route 6 about one-fourth mile east of 1890 East Street.

Trey R. Barker, 48, of Princeton struck a deer at 3:35 a.m. Jan. 27 on Route 29 about one mile east of 3075 East Street.

Michael A. Murphy, 38, of Tiskilwa struck a deer at 12:23 a.m. Feb. 7 on 1250 North Avenue about one-fourth mile west of 1950 East Street.

Princeton Police Retail theft

Tanner M. Galetti, 23, of Malden and Dakota S. Luttrell, 19, of Tiskilwa were both charged with retail theft from Sullivan’s at 12:41 p.m. Feb. 7. Luttrell was also charged with unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

Domestic battery

William A. Fox, 38, of Princeton was charged with interfering with a domestic violence report and domestic battery in the 0 block of South Pleasant Street at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 9.

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The post vacation blues Returning to reality is a harsh blow to the mind.

The mister and I returned from nine days of sunny fun in Florida late Sunday night. Then we got up early to drive back to town from the Quad Cities, so I could be at work Monday morning. We had early mornings on our vacation, but they were typically followed by visiting the most magical place on earth — so there were no hard feelings about the COMMENTARY lack of sleep.

Now that we are back and the distractions of faraway lands, princes and princesses, the Hollywood lights and the world of tomorrow are absent, it’s a hard adjustment.

There are always growing pains after a vacation.

It takes time to readjust to everyday life. The sleep deficit we incurred while having fun is harder to handle now, especially when your body says you need to sleep and rest. People always joke you need a vacation from your vacation, and throughout these past few days, I would say that is true. You need a few days to get back into the swing of life, of preparing meals and taking care of your child or in my case, our dog.

The light of reality makes me long for the warm and safe cocoon of Uncle Walt’s inviting home. The post vacation blues can be hard to handle at times.

I’ll look through the photos taken from the trip and daydream about when we’ll go back, knowing it won’t be for a few years still. Over the past few days, I find myself thinking about what I was doing a week ago, what park we were in and what ride we were about to go on or character we were about to see. It keeps me going when I’m on the verge of crashing.

I know that remembering the past can be fun, but it can also make moving on harder. Looking at the memories keeps me stuck in the past. So it’s time to look forward to the next trip or trips on the calendar. I know there will always be a sunny week in Michigan with my family. I know that someday I’ll tour the Emerald Isle and the United Kingdom.

I’ll venture to Australia and New Zealand to explore the beautiful vistas. I will discover parts of the United States I’ve only heard of in books. I’ll travel to places where history is still a strong part of a culture and see how that history has impacted the country.

Maybe my wanderlust is just running wild right now because I am so jazzed about my trip or maybe it has always been a part of me. My desire to see the world and its people has always been there. I don’t know if I will ever see everything this world has to offer; I just have to hope that I’ll scratch a little bit off at a time.

I have my passport, and I’m ready to go. People say the world is our oyster, and I couldn’t agree more.

BCR Design/Graphic Editor Sarah Denton can be reached at sdenton@bcrnews.com.

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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Rita Hanna

City: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: Sheffield.

Occupation: Bookkeeper at Bureau Valley Schools for 30 years.

What is the last song you listened to: I don’t really listen to music, but Gary always has ‘70s music on.

What is the last book you read: “Unbroken” by Laura Hildenbrand.

What is the last television show you watched: “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD.”

Family: Husband, Gary; daughters, Bethany, Maggie and Jessica; sons, Jeremy and Will.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: BBQ chicken pizza.

Pets: Onyx, 6-month-old Chihuahua mix.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could take only one

thing with you, what would it be: Gary and a deck of cards.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Pizza Cellar.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would help our kids with their houses and get a Caribbean condo.

People would be surprised to know that you: I was on TV on “Golden Opportunity” when I was in fourth grade doing tumbling.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Having food delivery.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Additional restaurants and less city debt.

TO Letter THE Editor

Cut special education funding?

To the Editor, The Illinois school funding bill, Senate Bill 1, recently introduced by state Sen. Andy Manar, would cut special education funding all across Illinois.

Last year Senate Bill 16 would have eliminated direct state funding for part of the salary of each special education teacher, and created a block grant assuming each school had 13.8 percent of its students in special education.

This year Senate Bill 1 would still eliminate special ed personnel reimbursement but allow a local school to claim it had more than 13.8 percent.

Illinois has failed to fund pensions and has failed to fund schools and last year attempted to cover over those facts with poorly designed legislation.

Senate Bill 1 is largely an attempt to cover over a failure to fund Illinois schools by taking away direct funding of special education teachers and redistributing that money in a block grant.

The General State Aid (GSA) formulas worked very well when Illinois was properly funding schools and still partly work today.

Special education personnel reimbursement, which is separate from GSA, now provides $9,000 for each special ed teacher, each school social worker, each school psychologist, each school nurse and other professionals that work full-time with special education students.

SB 1 would completely abolished this dedicated funding for special education personnel reimbursement, which now provides up to one-third of a special ed teacher’s salary in a poor district but less than one-tenth of that salary for some teachers in a wealthy district.

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

This school year under GSA, the 64 highest wealth school districts are entitled to receive only $218 per student, while the 86 poorest school districts are entitled to receive over $4,000 per student.

But this school year Illinois is funding only 89 percent of those GSA amounts (proration) meaning the poorest school districts are losing over 6 percent of their total budgets while the wealthy school districts are losing about 1 percent of their total budgets.

More importantly, Illinois has failed for years to provide the needed funding increases for kindergarten to 12th (grade) education.

In 2002, by state law, Illinois was to provide $4,560 per student through a combination of state and local funds (which was determined based on low-spending but high achieving school districts).

Now, by state law, Illinois is to provide only $6,119 although the amount determined based on low-spending but high achieving school districts is $8,672.

As Jim Broadway, Illinois School News Service, stated on Jan. 6, “The formula no longer works (because) the original formula was crafted to work satisfactorily as long as the state’s share of total preK-12 public school funding would be 50 percent or so, with the local share maybe 40 percent to 42 percent and the feds paying the rest. As the state’s share has fallen from a

peak of about 48.5 percent in the mid-1970s to less than 30 percent of the total today, the portion paid by local property owners has ballooned to 60 percent or more.”

You can not cover over the failure of Illinois to fund schools by blaming formulas that work as intended when schools get the funds they need.

A very few people in Illinois believe special ed teachers will not be needed in the future, that general ed teachers should do it all.

Beverly Holden Johns, president of Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Jacksonville

Gold Coats save the day To the Editor, This is to call attention to a wonderful group of ladies and me working as volunteers at Perry Memorial Hospital — the Gold Coats.

I took a wheel-bound friend in for tests and after parking became lost in the halls, trying to find where I had left this friend.

Several of the Gold Coat ladies discovered I was lost — one stayed with my friend, while others made calls and searched the halls to find me.

Thank you for rescuing us, and you know who you are.

Elizabeth Carper Porterville, Calif.

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Catapulting in Dimmick — Seventh-grade students from Dimmick Jr. High were challenged to make catapults. See Page 15.

Wedding aisle — Area couples share their engagement and wedding announcements. See Page 8.

Community Notes Dance PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s Day dance fro 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. The Generics Goodies band will perform. The dining room will serve prime rib, fish or chicken from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Bake sale PRINCETON — The Dover Berlin 4-H Club will have a Valentine bake and craft sale beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) in Princeton. Proceeds will assist the club in its planned community service projects.

Legion meeting Photo contributed

Bureau Valley High School students Alexis Conner (from left), Addison Moreland, Caitlin Scott, Jay Norden, Michael Law, Drake Davis, Devon Cole and Ashley Phillips were honored Jan. 30 during a breakfast for the BVHS Renaissance Program. Absent from the photo was Brendan McAlvey, Erica Buckman, Ben Jackson, Emily Wall and staff member Deb Strom.

BVHS Renaissance Program honors January students and staff of the month MANLIUS — On Jan. 30, the Bureau Valley High School Renaissance Program held a breakfast to honor the students of the month and the staff member of the month.

Each month teachers get to nominate students and one stu-

dent is selected from each department. The nomination form for each student is sent home with a letter inviting the student’s parents or guardians to the breakfast.

One staff member is also selected for staff of the month, chosen from nominations written by

students. The staff member and nominating student are also invited to the breakfast. At the breakfast, each student and the staff member were honored by having their nomination read, being presented with a certificate and were rewarded with a gift certificate.

FOE Auxiliary announces upcoming meetings PERU — Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary 2688, Peru, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, for its regular business meeting at the Peru Eagles Hall.

The officers will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a special dinner and a brief report at the Peru

Eagle Restaurant. Registration is required. The cost of meal and tip will be paid by the member.

Membership dues are to be paid

by Saturday, Feb. 28. Reminders have been mailed.

February birthdays include Marilyn McKee, Judy Jackobson, Darlene

Siegman and Beverly Wooden.

Bea Dober has been welcomed back into the Auxiliary.

The spring vendor fair will be March 18 at the Peru Eagle Hall.

Anyone interested in purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets can contact Betty at 815-664-2126 or contact Jane.

Food handling class being offered PRINCETON — The Bureau and Putnam County Health Department will host an eight-hour Food Service Sanitation Managers Certificate Class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Bureau County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton.

A minimum of eight hours is

required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for certification.

The fee is $100 and is non-refundable. Payment is necessary at time of registration to guarantee a seat in class.

People interested in attending the class should register at the health department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 4 p.m.

Registration forms can be downloaded from bpchd.org.

Call 815-872-5091 for more information.

Bring photo identification with you the day of the class for the exam.

Lunch is on your own. Attendance for the entire day is required to take the exam.

St. Margaret’s Foundation announces new event SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Foundation has announced a new event this spring. The “Portly Promenade” will follow the Habit for Health 10K race on Saturday, April 18, and hopes to attract runners, spectators, and maybe some folks for whom eating is their favorite sport.

This progressive lunch and card game will feature five Spring Valley area restaurants. Each host restaurant will offer guests a free small

order of a menu item they want to promote. The “Promenaders” will have the opportunity at some locations to Portly-size their serving size for a nominal price. Foundation volunteers at each location will give each Portly participants a playing card, and the best hand at the end will win a cash prize.

Portly Promenade participants will receive a Promenade T-Shirt, a gift bag, a fun lunch and a chance

to win. Promenade contestants can run, walk, drive, bike or skip to the host restaurants. This is not a race, just a fun follow up to the third annual Habit for Health 10K. Watch for the announcement of the Portly Host restaurants. More information and registration details will soon appear of the St. Margaret’s Health website www.aboutsmh.org or can be obtained by calling Frank at 815-664-7268.

St. Matthew’s will offer midweek Lenten services PRINCETON — St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend midweek Lenten services. Lent begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, with worship at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday nights during Lent, Pastor Scott Schmidt will tell The Gospel according to Mark from memory, in the dramatic oral tradition, as this Gospel was likely first proclaimed. Each Wednesday, two chapters from Mark will be shared to

serve as both the Bible readings and as the sermon.

At the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Feb. 15, the series will begin with Mark 1 and an Introduction to the Oral Tradition. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Mark 2 and 3 will be shared, then at the 7 p.m. service through Wednesday, March 25, two more chapters will be told weekly until Holy Week when one chapter will be shared respectively for Maun-

dy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunrise.

For midweek worship, Corporate Confession and Forgiveness will be used for the five Wednesdays of Lent.

Soup suppers will be served beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25.

St. Matthew’s is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information, email StMatthewsLutheran@frontier.com or call 815879-6491.

LADD — The Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Legion Post in Ladd.

Pancake and sausage breakfast WALNUT — The Walnut Winners 4-H Club will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p;.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Walnut Senior Citizens Center on Main Street in Walnut. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12.

Carry-outs will be available.

Garage sale PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group is now accepting donations for its winter garage sale Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. All types of items will be accepted, including furniture. Televisions can only be accepted if they are the newer flat-screen type. To make arrangements to drop off donated items or to have items picked up, call the Legion Post at 815-872-1171 or Brad Oeder at 815-866-9349.

Rotary meeting WALNUT — The Rotary Club of Walnut will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Walnut Cafe.

Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Council on Best Management Practices executive director, will speak.

Exhibit LASALLE — Learn about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the Illinois and Michigan Canal at the Lincoln and the Canal Exhibit at Lock 16 Center in downtown LaSalle Thursday, Feb. 12, to Tuesday, Feb. 17. The exhibit is on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Salad luncheon meeting set LADD — All former members of the now disbanded Junior Woman’s Club of Ladd are asked to attend a meeting for the Not So Junior Women’s Salad Luncheon, at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Ladd Community Center.

Those unable to be at the meeting but willing to help with the luncheon are asked to contact Molly Thrasher at 815-894-2619 or Nina Urbanowski at 815-894-3337. Servers will be needed as well as those who can prepare salads or cookies.

The luncheon on Wednesday, March 25, will raise funds for the village of Ladd’s 125th anniversary celebration in July. Tickets are $8 and will be available in advance at the Ladd village clerk’s office or Special Effect Beauty Salon in Ladd. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Engelbrecht-Bickett Joseph and Bethany Engelbrecht of Tiskilwa are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Malinda, to Adam Bickett of Buda. He is the son of Tom and Janice Bickett of Tiskilwa, and Kelley Bickett of Princeton.

The bride-elect graduated from Princeton High School and received an associate of science from Illinois Valley Community College. She is employed

by Princeton Chiropractic Center and Subway.

Her fiancé graduated from Princeton High School and Northern Illinois University where he studied business management. He is employed by Gardner Denver.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bickerman of Princeton will celebrate their 40th anniversary with their family this weekend.

Jim Bickerman and the former Beth Huizenga were married Feb. 15, 1975, in Morrison. They are the parents of two sons, Mike (Mandy) Bickerman and Scott (Leigh) Bickerman, all of Rushville. They also have two grandsons, Tyler and Chase Bickerman.

Malinda Engelbrecht and Adam Bickett

Jacqueline Gill and Reid Baltikauski 2013 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota.

The couple will be married April 25 at the Zion United Church of Christ in Peru.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bickerman

Philippes to note 50th wedding anniversary

The couple will be married July 10 in Northwoods Community Church in Peoria.

Gill-Baltikauski Jacqueline Christina Gill of Ladd and Reid Matthew Baltikauski of Ladd are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Bob and Amy Gill of Heyworth and he is the son of Dave and Deb Baltikauski of Spring Valley.

The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Heyworth High School and a 2010 graduate of Augustana College. She graduated from Governors State University in 2013 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

She is a physical therapist at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.

Her fiancé is a 2004 graduate of Hall High School and a 2009 graduate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

He graduated from Governors State University in

Bickermans will note 40th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Rob (Beth) Hammock

Bickett-Hammock Beth Bickett and Rob Hammock were united in marriage Nov. 1, 2014, at A Hundred Acres Orchard by the Rev. Jon Olinger.

The bride is the daughter of Bill and Sharon Bickett of Princeton. The groom is the son of Bev Hammock of Rensselaer, Mo., and the late Dan Hammock.

Holly Swanson, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor, and Robin McGee, friend of the bride, was a bridesmaid.

Alan Frisbee, friend of the groom, served as best man and Burt Bickett, brother of the bride, was a groomsman.

A reception to honor the

couple was held at A Hundred Acres Orchard. Hosting the reception were Mickey and Ben Frasier.

The couple is making their home in Liberty, Ill. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Princeton High School and a 2003 graduate of Illinois State University. She is a fifth-grade teacher for the Western Community Unit School District in Barry, Ill. The groom is a 1990 graduate of Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Mo., and a 2008 graduate of Vatterott College in Quincy. He is employed

by Great River Aviation at the Quincy Regional Airport in Quincy.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Philippe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

Richard Philippe and the former Ruth Ann Owens were married Feb. 14, 1965, in the First United Methodist Church in Princeton.

They will celebrate their anniversary with a family

dinner at their house Sunday.

They are the parents of three daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Beschorner of Henry, and Debra Rossler and Sandra (David) Nordstrom of Princeton. They also have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

••• Engagement and wedding announcements run every other Thursday in the Community section.

Religion Briefs Spaghetti supper WALNUT — The First Christian Church of Walnut will hold its 26th annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12. The menu will include spaghetti, French bread, tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Carry-outs and deliveries are available.

For information, call 815379-2093.

BCR photo/Amelia Bystry

Flippin’ fun in Walnut The Walnut Fire Department held a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 8, at the fire station. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the department and its services.

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Ash Wednesday service MANLIUS — Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius will have Ash Wednesday worship with communion and imposition of ashes starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Soup suppers begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, followed by a mid-week Lenten service at 6:30 p.m. This will continue on Wednesdays through March 25. The church is at 202 S. Fourth St. For more information, call the church office at 815-445-2073.

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A breakfast tradition at UCC The Hollowayville United Church of Christ hosted its 63rd annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Feb. 8. Those attending the breakfast were treated to pancakes, pork sausage, coffee cake, French toast, fruit, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Pictured are Blake Slutz (from right), Kelci McConville, Karlie Schultz, Beth Schultz, Karl Schultz and Justine Schultz (partially hidden).

Free concert VAN ORIN — The Kramers will be in concert at the Van Orin Gospel Church at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8. There is no charge for the concert but a love offering will be received. For more infor-

mation, call the church office at 815-638-2552.

Book of Revelation class VAN ORIN — Van Orin Gospel Church will offer an eight-week class on the

book of Revelation during its 9 a.m. Sunday school hour beginning Sunday, Feb. 15. The class will be taught by the Rev. Rene Noble.

There is no cost for this class. For more information, call the church at 815-638-2552.

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11 Sports Thursday, February 12, 2015 • 11 PC Hall of Fame — Putnam County High School will hold its 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Friday night, honoring longtime coach Ken Jenkins and the 1978 baseball team.

Boys basketball: St. Bede 55, Hall 45

Fulton 2A Girls Regional: Bureau Valley 53, Fulton 43

Kepner ‘kills ‘em’

Junior guard leads BV into regional finals ​By Patrick Mason Shaw Media Service

FULTON – The Fulton girls basketball team might associate Darcy Kepner slashing through the lane soon with nightmares.

Fulton coach Mike Menchaca knew his team didn’t match up well with the Storm’s size, but he didn’t figure it would be the 5-foot-5 Kepner that would end his team’s season.

Behind Kepner’s dominant effort offensively and on the glass, the second-seeded Storm hung on to a 53-43 win over No. 3 Fulton in a semifinal game at the Class 2A Fulton Regional.

“It’s weird,” Menchaca said.

“Bureau Valley is the one team that can match up with us perfectly. They have that size and length, and it hurts when the one handling the ball for us is 5-foot-2.

“And Kepner killed us. She’s a real good player. She knows how to work around the rim and finish.”

Kepner finished with a teamhigh 15 points, and was able to split the Fulton defense for open looks. She shot a deadly 6-for-9 from the field and drew six fouls.

The junior guard had nine of her 15 points in the second half, as well as all seven of her rebounds, as she took over once the Steamers started to crawl back.

“Darcy is competitive, she really came alive when the pressure was

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Bruins beat Red Devils by 10 this time

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — St. Bede beat Hall 72-30 Jan. 13. The Bruins knew they were not 42 points better than the Red Devils, and the Red Devils knew they weren’t as bad as they looked that night.

The game Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Red Devil Gymnasium was a much more realistic matchup of the neighboring rivals, who battled all night long. In the end, the Bruins scored the game’s final six points to open up a 10-point, 55-45 victory.

“I told the kids this was a trap game. We beat them by 40 last time, but we didn’t play great. Hall had shots that just weren’t falling and they have been playing well lately,” St. Bede coach Mike Kilmartin

said.

“You never want moral victories, but I’m proud of these guys because we go from getting beat by 42 points to being right there in the end, which means this team has improved tremendously since the beginning of the year,” Hall coach Mike Filippini said.

Junior guard Jarrett Olson led the Bruins with a game-high 25 points (five 3-point baskets), unfazed

by Hall’s variety of defensive schemes, including a box and one. About the only thing he didn’t connect on was a dunk late in the fourth quarter. Kilmartin asked him to save that for his future bag of tricks.

“We tried just about every defense on Olson tonight,” Filippini said.

“No matter what we did,

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Bureau Valley’s Darcy Kepner defends Fulton’s Jordan Price in Tuesday’s 2A regional semifinal at Fulton. Kepner scored 15 points with seven rebounds to lead the Storm to a 53-43 victory

Ottawa Marquette 2A Girls Regional: St. Bede 42, Princeton 31

Lady Bruins hold off Tigresses

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Princeton’s Sierra Storm and St. Bede’s Hanna Bima wrestle for the ball in Monday’s regional contest in Ottawa.

OTTAWA — The Princeton Tigresses found out an early lead doesn’t always lead to victory as the St. Bede Academy Bruins squeaked by the Tigresses, grabbing a 42-31 first round regional victory Monday, Feb. 9, in Ottawa at Marquette High School.

Trailing by just four with 6:17 to play in the game, forward guard Abby Jaques drove baseline and elevated to knock down a shot, but kicked it to the post as she saw forward Brianna

Barajas flash open on the block and knocked down the layin.

Barajas was also fouled on the play and knocked down the shot from the charity stripe to pull within one at 29-28 with 6:17 to play.

Any momentum the Tigresses had been building was immediately squashed as SBA’s defense locked down allowing only one more basket and free throw for the rest of the contest while pouring in 13 points, including knocking down eight from the free throw line.

Lady Bruins Page 12

Olson moving up SBA scoring charts Area basketball players continue to move up the career scoring ranks.

St. Bede junior Jarrett Olson joined the academy’s 1,000-point club Saturday, Feb. 7, scoring 29 points against Elgin Westminster.

No. 8 all-time for St. Bede, now with 1,049 points, Olson is on target to catch current Seattle Mariners pitcher J.A. Happ, the 2001 BCR Athlete of the Year, as the school’s scoring leader next year.

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS

Happ stands No. 1 at 1,459.

Olson may pass Paul Bernabei (1,073) for No. 7 and trail only

Roger Kowalski (1,136), Mike Andreoni (1,162), Joe Perona (1,199), Alec Schwab (1,377), Gerry Lorenzi (1,409) and Happ.

Dixon senior Cal Jarrett just became the Dukes’ all-time leading scorer with 1,259 points. Shawn Bock (1,247) had been atop the Dukes charts since 2005.

Jarrett’s perch may be shortlived, however. Junior teammate

Hieronymus Page 13

BCR photo/Isaac Janssen

St. Bede’s Jarrett Olson twists his way through Hall defenders Ryan Cinotte (left) and Chris Ballerini in Tuesday’s Three Rivers battle at Hall. St. Bede won 55-45.

Boys basketball: Newman 58, Bureau Valley 49

Comets stay cool under pressure ​By Ty Reynolds Shaw Media Service

STERLING Even with a hot start, the Newman Comets knew the Bureau Valley Storm would make a run at them.

But instead of losing their cool when the Storm tied the score at halftime, the Comets went back to what was working early on, and pulled away for a 58-49 victory Tuesday.

“We just settled down at halftime,” Newman junior center Noah McCarty said.

“We started trying to force things too much in the second quarter, instead

of trusting our offense to get us open shots, and that didn’t work out too well for us. So we just got back to running our offense, and it paid off.”

The game plan was evident right from the start.

Newman (16-9, 7-3 Three Rivers East) wanted to pound the ball into McCarty in the post, and he hit his first four shots doing so. Throw in a Trevor Bolin layup, and the Comets scored on their first five possessions.

But after a slow start, BV (22-3, 7-3) battled back.

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Lady Lions fall to Indian Creek at regional

By BCR Sports Staff

Ragen Forbes led the Lady Lions (9-17) with seven points.

“Even with a loss, I am proud of these girls. They never gave up on us, themselves or their team,” L/O coach Holli Rapp said.

“We may have been small in numbers, but have big hearts that have a huge amount of small town pride.”

• Notes: Regional semifinals were contested Wednesday at Ottawa Marquette where No. 1 Putnam County met No. 4 St. Bede, and No. 2 Marquette faced No. 3 Hall. Visit www.bcrnews.com/sports for updates.

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Indian Creek took a 20-2 first-quarter lead and 29-8 lead at the half and rolled to a 48-26 win over LaMoille/Ohio in Tuesday’s Shabbona 1A regional semifinal contest.

The Lady Lions held IC junior star Josie Diehl to eight points, but teammate Madison Russell stepped up for 13 points. IC had six threes on the night, including three for Russell and one each for three others, with Diehl shut out behind the arc.

Princeton’s Taylor Clark stuffs a shot by St. Bede’s Brianna Lau in regional play at Ottawa Marquette Monday. The Tigresses led at halftime, but the Lady Bruins pulled ahead in the fourth quarter for a 42-31 victory.

Storm From Page 11 on down the stretch. She really has a good understanding of the game and is able to put herself in a position to get steals on defense and get the ball to the basket,” Storm coach Tiffany Gonigam said.

Fulton (13-15) had an issue with turnovers early, committing nine in the first quarter, and finishing with 17. Bureau Valley also had trouble hanging on to the ball, committing 22 turnovers.

The Steamers kept the score close throughout the game behind Chelsea Lesniewski’s game-high 18 points. Lesniewski dominated the paint and handled the Storm’s taller post players by gaining position and using leverage to create shots.

“She’s so good at using her body to control her spot,” Menchaca said.

“She can post up, and she knows how to move around down there. But eventually, like with Kennedy, we just couldn’t get her the ball.”

The Fulton offense dried up after Bureau Valley (15-12) clamped down on Leitzen and shut down her slick passing to Lesniewski.

Leitzen fouled out late in the fourth quarter after trying to defend the Storm’s constant rim attack. But even without their point guard, the Steamers had some life, and it was named Faith

BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

Lady Bruins From Page 11 “I’m just really proud of our effort, when we put that little run on them we were spaced nice offensively. We got the ball inside to Hanna,” SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said. “The big one was the dump from Rachel (Sickley) in the corner to Hanna (Bima). That was huge. We were just really patient, spaced out nice, and it was a big bucket. It gave us momentum.

I don’t know if that put us up four or six, but we never looked back.”

McGunnigal credits his team’s ability to knock down free throws late for Monday night’s victory.

“Free throws,” McGunnigal said. “We shot a lot of free throws in the second half and only missed four of them.”

SBA grabbed a 5-0 lead as junior guard Gabbie Morrow knocked down a trey, and junior guard Zoe Postula stole the ensuing Tigress possession and took it coast-to-coast for the layup with 5:44 to play in the first.

“We had that lead early but knew it was going to be a dogfight all the way,” Princeton coach Kevin Hieronymus said.

Two free throws by junior Brianna Legner put the Tigresses up 12-7 early, but a 7-2 run to close out the quarter had the game within two points going into the half.

“It’s kind of an emotional loss actually.

We gave them everything they wanted there for a while, and I’m not exactly sure where it got away from us,” Hieronymus said. “St. Bede has a lot of weapons, and

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they were able to find one girl here and find another girl there and get some key baskets.”

Going into the game SBA had the sting of a 38-37 loss to the Tigresses on Jan. 22 and were happy to have avenged that loss in the postseason.

“It means a lot. We just came out with a lot of energy and coming from that last game losing by one point, this game just means a lot,” Morrow said. “We have got a lot of momentum going into regionals, and we have Putnam County next and hopefully that will be a good game.”

Morrow knocked down three from behind the arc, and Postula went fourof-six from the free throw line as each poured in nine points for SBA. Jaques topped the Tigresses with 10 points. Princeton finishes the season with a 5-22 record.

SBA traveled back to Marquette to take on the Putnam County Panthers at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, with a trip to the regional championship game on the line.

“I wish ‘Gunny’ and his girls the best of luck. He’s got some hard-working girls there,” Hieronymus said. “I’m also proud of Hanna Bima. It is kind of bittersweet seeing her in green when I coached her when she was growing up. She’s a heck of a player and she showed how good she is tonight.”

• Notes: Wednesday’s late semifinal matched No. 2 Marquette vs. No. 3 Hall.

The championship will tip off at 7 p.m.

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“We talked about making adjustments, and after she kept hitting those open 3s, she went to the top of our list,” Gonigam said. “We just had to tighten our defense, and the girls never let up.”

• Notes: The Storm will face No. 5 seed Newman (8-17) in Thursday’s championship at 7 p.m.

Newman knocked off No. 1 seed Morrison 35-34.

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IHSA wrestling sectionals at a glance: At Oregon (1A) When: Friday, 4:30 p.m.. Saturday, 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m.

Area individual wrestlers: Princeton — Tyler Wood Jr. (106/34-7); Luke Marselle - Jr. (120/20-15); Austin Wetsel - So. (132/25-12); Drew Pranka - Sr. (170/365); Skyler Spencer - Sr. (195/9-8); Chaz Williams - Jr. (220/21-13); St. Bede — Spencer Barnes - Sr. (170); John Barnes - Jr. (285/28-2).

At a glance: Five of the seven area competitors were regional champs, including Wood, Pranka, Marselle, Williams and John Barnes. PHS Steve Amy has high hopes for his grapplers to make it to state. “The Sectional Tournament is the big tournament that we have been training for all year. It’s continue to win or your season is finished. The ultimate goal for all of our guys is to get to the State Tournament and give yourself a shot at a medal. In order to do that you have to put yourself in a position to place in the top four at sectionals. The key is to focus on scoring points in each match and not focusing on the rankings or forms and what people are saying. We are going back to what is always the toughest Sectional in the State and there are always upsets and guys getting through that most people didn’t think had a shot. If our guys believe in themselves and their abilities they will have a shot.”

Wood said, “It’s gonna be tough. Just have to go out and win the first one.” John Barnes is ranked sixth at heavyweight, but will go through a sectional field including Eli Burdick of Durand/Pecatonica, who beat him last month at the Amboy Tournament. “I’m hoping to go be the champion there, too. There’ll be quite a few tough matches, but I’m hoping to come out on top,” Barnes said.

PHS coach Steve Amy says: “I love each of these guys like they are my own kids and am extremely proud of what they have accomplished so far. I am excited to see what they can do this weekend.”

At Sterling (2A) When: Friday, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m., 3 p.m.

Area individual wrestlers: Hall/PC - Mario Flores Sr. (132/15-7); Eric Cissell - Fr. (220/12-10).

At a glance: Both Hall/PC wrestlers advanced with third-place finishes at the L-P Regional, Flores by a 13-4 major decision. Coach Jerry Kriewald said both wrestlers are healthy and look determined.

Jerry Kriewald says: “It’s one step closer to the Big Show. What makes this time of the year great, it doesn’t matter what you did all year because only the placer that day stays in the state series. Wrestlers face injuries, sickness, or mental distractions and may not be on their ‘A’ game.”

Advancement: Top four wrestlers at each weight class advance to state.

— Kevin Hieronymus

Bruins From Page 11 he always finds a way to get the ball and get a shot off. He doesn’t need a lot of room, which makes him even more dangerous.”

The Red Devils led throughout the first quarter, taking a 15-10 lead on a hoop by Julian Barroso.

The Bruins scored the first eight points of the second quarter to take an 18-10 lead. Jack Brady hit his second straight 3-pointer to put the Bruins up 21-17. Olson added his second trey of the second quarter, plus a pair of free throws, and Sam Halm added two free throws to make it 30-23.

A buzzer-beater trey by Ryan Cinotte pulled Hall within 30-26 at the half.

“Hall is a dangerous team,” Kilmartin said.

“They are the only team I know of that can drive to the hoop and score as well as kick it back out and shoot the three. Anytime you can do both of those and do it well, you’re going to give teams a lot of trouble.”

Drew Pullam hit backto-back threes for Hall to tie the game at 39 late in the third quarter. A putback by Bruin big man Andrew Pyszka made it 41-39 at quarter’s end.

Olson opened the fourth quarter with a steal and layup. Jon Dose followed with a putback, Hall

BCR Photo/Isaac Janssen

St. Bede’s Baylee Hoops works the baseline against Hall’s Drew Pullam at Red Devil Gymnasium Tuesday in Spring Valley. St. Bede won 55-45. scored and Olson went off to the races again for another layup to stretch St. Bede’s lead to 49-42.

Hall cut the St. Bede lead to 49-45, but the Bruins got a pair of free throws from Brady and Olson and a hoop by Halm to stretch out the 10-point victory, outscoring their hosts 14-6 in the fourth quarter.

eton Friday, Feb. 13, in what will be the final boys basketball game at Red Devil Gymnasium. Hall will host the girls sectionals next week in the gym, which opened in 1974 and is scheduled to be torn down at the end of the school year.

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PC to hold Hall of Fame inductions

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School will induct the Panthers’ 1978 baseball team and longtime coach Ken Jenkins into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Ceremonies

Comets From Page 11 The Storm extended the defense to the high-post area where McCarty was killing them, and got a few stops to start chipping away.

Both teams went cold from the field toward the end of the first half, but Parker Neuhalfen’s putback of an airball at the halftime buzzer tied the score at 18 going into the locker room.

“We knew they’d make a run; they’re too good of a team not to,” Newman senior Nolan McGinn said. “We got away from what was working for us early, tried to go 1-on1 too much, and we talked at halftime about executing better again in the second half.”

McGinn hit a pull-up jumper to open the third quarter, then McCarty scored off a lob pass from Dillan Heffelfinger.

After an Alex Johnson floater for BV, McCarty put back his own miss, then McGinn did the same on the next trip for a 26-20 lead.

After a Bolin bucket and two McCarty free throws, McCarty answered Neuhalfen’s putback with back-to-

“I just chalk tonight up to having three guys playing all 32 minutes. St. Bede plays uptempo and I think fatigue just set in a little, so I’m not worried about that,” Filippini said.

Drew Pullam led the Red Devils with 17 points.

• Notes: St. Bede won the sophomore contest. ...

Hall will host rival Princ-

Shaw Media Service photo/Philip Marruffo

Bureau Valley’s Tommy Johnston drives to the basket Tuesday against Newman. back layups, then closed the quarter with a free throw for a 35-25 lead.

“In the second half, Newman executed well,” BV coach Jason Marquis said. “I thought we played hard, but we were stagnant on offense, sloppy with the ball, and poor on the glass, and that’s what really hurt us tonight.”

Neuhalfen and Johnson hit 3-pointers early in the fourth period, and Tommy Johnston’s strong take to the hoop got the Storm to within 41-36 with 4:32 to play.

But again McCarty had the answer, putting back his own miss before hitting a pair of free throws to stretch the lead back to nine (4536). The teams traded baskets over the next 2 minutes, then Newman sealed the deal at the foul line, hitting nine of its 14 free throws over the final 1:46 to hold off any attempted comeback.

The Comets were 5-for-6 from the line after Neuhalfen’s 3 cut their lead to 53-49 with 38 seconds left.

“We like to think that we’re

will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, between the sophomore and varsity boys contests at R.M. Germano Gymnasium.

Jenkins coached from 1978-2008, including baseball and basketball. His teams won seven regional championships and three sectional never out of the game,” Neuhalfen said. “But give them credit, because they executed well on both ends of the floor, and hit shots when they needed to … and we didn’t.

Kudos to them.”

McCarty finished with 35 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and four blocks, and McGinn also had a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards. McCarty was 13-for-24 from the floor, but he only missed two shots over the final 11 minutes.

Neuhalfen led the Storm with a double-double, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds and two steals.

Johnson added 15 points and two assists, and Tommy Johnston chipped in 11 points and four boards. BV shot 32 percent (16-for-50) from the floor.

“We were flat on our shots, and didn’t really have much of a hop in our step tonight,” Marquis said. “I thought we were good on defense for the most part, but we just didn’t get stops when we needed to.”

• Notes: The Storm will return to action Tuesday, Feb. 17 at home vs. St. Bede.

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titles, capped by a third-place state finish in 2008, his final season.

Doug Veronda, who is already member of the Putnam County Hall of Fame, will be recognized for his induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Hieronymus From Page 11 Isaiah Roby, who has committed to Nebraska, presently has 666 career points, with his senior season remaining.

At Mendota, James Carroll stands fourth all-time with 1,597 career points with four regular season games left.

He now trails Jeff Kreiling (1977) by 80 and Willie Hanson (1963) by 119. The Trojans’ all-time leading scorer is Don Hamel, who tallied 2,158 points from 1965-69.

Mendota girls are also making noise on the school’s record books. Senior Ally Bromoschenkel went over the 1,000 career mark, now at 1,023, good for sixth all-time. Teammate Amy Devitt stands No. 4 with 1,222 points.

Abby Bromoschenkel, Ally’s twin, has 817.

The Lady Trojans’ all-time leader is Jaci Bice (1999) with 2,111 points.

Bureau Valley’s all-time leading scorer, Parker Neuhalfen, recently surpassed 2,000 career points, trailing only DePue’s Ron Zagar (2,515), Buda’s Charlie Moretz (2,224) and Ohio’s Brad Bickett (2,177) and Brian Piper (2,132) among all-time Bureau County scoring leaders.

Classmate Tommy Johnston previously joined the 1,000-point club.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR sports editor. Contact at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com

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Prouty Pandemonium

Chase Tatum works from the top in the Tiger Town Invite.

BCR photos/Mike Vaughn

Luke Peacock looks to gain some leverage on his opponent during Sunday’s Tiger Town Tanglers Invite.

More than 450 wrestlers took to the mats as part of the Prouty Pandemonium.

Scoreboard Basketball

High school boys Three Rivers East Kewanee ...........................8-1 16-7 Bureau Valley....................7-3 23-3 Newman............................7-3 16-9 Princeton ..........................5-4 14-8 St. Bede............................5-4 15-9 Hall...................................2-8 10-16 Amboy..............................0-11 0-26 Tuesday’s scores Kewanee 68, Amboy 37 Newman 58, Bureau Valley 49 Friday’s games Princeton at Hall Amboy at St. Bede Three Rivers West Rockridge...........................11-0 20-1 Riverdale.............................6-5 14-8 Morrison..............................6-6 16-11 Erie.....................................6-7 11-17 Fulton..................................4-5 13-11 Orion...................................4-6 10-14 Sherrard..............................4-7 9-13 Prophetstown......................3-8 5-16 Tuesday’s scores Sherrard 54, Prophetstown 53 Orion 51, Erie 37 Fulton 64, Riverdale 48 Rockridge 68, Morrison 52 At Sterling Bureau Valley 9 9 7 24 - 49 Newman 12 6 17 23 - 58 BV (22-3, 7-3): Johnson 5-11 3-3 15, Johnston 3-6 5-7 11, Neuhalfen 7-21 (3-7) 0-0 17, Balensiefen 0-3 1-2 1, Mead 1-3 (1-3) 0-0 3, Dale 0-3 (0-1) 2-2 2, Fordham 0-3 0-0 0. Totals: 16-50 (6-22) 11-14 49.

Rebounds: 33 (Neuhalfen 10, Dale 5).

Assists: 5 (Johnson 2, Mead 2). Steals: 8 (Neuhalfen 2, Mead 2). Turnovers: 17.

Fouls: 18 (Johnston 5).

At Spring Valley St. Bede 10 20 11 14 - 55 Hall 15 11 3 6 - 45 SB: Pyszka 3 0-0 6, Brady 3 (2) 3-4 11, Smudzinski 1 0-0 2, Olson 8 (5) 4-4 25, Hopps 0 0-0 0, Shipp 0 0-1 0, Dose 2 0-0 4, Halm 2 3-4 7. Totals: 19 (7) 3-4 7. Fouls: 15.

HALL: Gaeta 3 (1) 2-5 9, D. Pullam 4 (3) 1-6 17, Einhaus 1 (1) 0-0 3, Barroso 2 0-0 4, T. Pullam 2 0-0 4, Ballerini 2 (1) 0-1 5. Totals: 15 (7) 8-17 45. Fouls: 13.

At Spring Valley (freshmen) Kewanee 44, Hall 38. Hall: Duever

18, Wozniak 10, Cotton 7, Riordan 3.

At Princeton (freshmen) Princeton 53, BV 32. PHS: Nave 15, Frank 13, Parry 12, Schenck 8, Wright 3, Pinter 2. BV: Brown 12, Petros 8.

At Sterling (freshmen) Sterling 55, Princeton 40 High school Girls Shabbona 1A Regional Tuesday: (1) Amboy 59, (4) EarlvilleLeland 21.

(2) Indian Creek 48, (3) LaMoille/ Ohio 26 Thursday: Title - (1) Amboy (26-1) vs. (2) Indian Creek (20-7), 7 p.m.

LaMoile/Ohio 2 6 15 3 - 26 Indian Creek 20 9 9 10 - 48 L/O (9-18): R. Forbes 2 (1) 2-2 7, Conner 2 (1) 0-3 5, Kahly 0 0-0 0, Chasteen 1 0-0 2, Loftus 1 4-6 6, Pinter 0 0-0 0, Geuther 2 0-0 4, Hansen 0 0-0 0, Deery 0 0-0 0, K. Forbes 0 0-0 0, Hosto 1 0-0 2, Pearson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 9 (2) 2-6 26.

Polo 1A Regional WEDNESDAY: Game 2 - (1) Prophetstown vs. (4) Erie. Game 3 - (2) AFC vs.

(3) Eastland.

Thursday: Title - winners 2-3, 7 p.m.

Somonauk 1A Regional WEDNESDAY: Game 2 - (1) Newark vs.

(4) Gardner-South Wilmington.

(2) Serena vs. (3) Somonauk.

Thursday: Title - winners 2-3, 7 p.m.

Woodhull 1A Regional Wednesday: Game 2: (1) Annawan (19-7) vs. (4) AlWood. Game 3 - (3) Wethersfield vs. (4) Galva.

Thursday: Title - winners 2-3, 7 p.m.

Marquette 2A Regional Monday: (4) St. Bede 42, (5) Princeton 31 Wednesday: Game 2 - (1) Putnam County (19-7) vs. (4) St. Bede (8-21).

Game 3 - (2) Marquette vs. Hall (12-14).

Thursday: Title - winners 2-3, 7 p.m.

Princeton 7 11 6 9 - 31 St. Bede 5 9 13 15 - 42 PHS (5-22): Ray 0 0-0 0, Storm 0-0 1-2 1, Clark 4 0-0 8, Barajas 1 1-1 3, VanDenBussche 0 0-0 0, Strom 0 0-1 0, Legner 0 2-3 2, Sims 0 0-0 0, Hughes 0 2-4 2, Jaques 5 0-1 10, Hieronymus 0 0-0 0, Farrell 1 1-1 3, Menzel 0 0-0 0, Rhodes 1 0-0 2. Totals: 12 7-13

Fulton 10 9 12 10 - 43 Bureau Valley 15 9 13 16 - 53 BV (15-13): Reuter 0 0-0 0, Kepner 6 3-7 15, Hoffert 2 2-2 6, Bennett 2 0-0 4, Petros 5 0-0 10, Bickett 3 1-2 7, Dean 1 3-4 5. Totals: 21 11-17 53. Fouls: 14.

Knoxville 2A Regional Monday: (3) Kewanee 52, (6) Monmouth United 34 Tuesday: (1) Monmouth-Roseville 57, (4) Farmington 46.

(2) Knoxville 56, (3) Kewanee 43 Thursday: Title - (1) MonmouthRoseville vs. (2) Knoxville, 7 p.m.

At Sherrard 2A Regional Tuesday: (4) Mercer County 52, (5) Riverdale 39 WEDNESDAY: Game 2 - (1) Sherrard vs. (4) Mercer County.

(2) Rockridge vs. (3) Orion.

Thursday: Title - winners 3-4, 7 p.m.

Braidwood 2A Regional Tuesday: (1) Kankakee McNamara 71, (5) Braidwood Reed-Custer 22.

(2) Beecher 57, (3) Seneca 41.

Thursday: Title - (1) Kankakee McNamara vs. (2) Beecher, 7 p.m.

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31. Fouls: 19 (Jaques 5). Rebounds: 32 (Clark 8, Storm 6).

SBA (8-22): Pohar 0 5-6 5, Postula 2 5-6 10, Morrow 3 0-3 9, Bima 3 0-0 6, Ludford 1 2-2 4, Lau 2 0-0 4, Sickley 1 VOOL 123 • NO. 45 0-0 2, Phegley 0 2-2 2, Perona 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 12-47 (4) 14-21 42. Fouls: 13.

Fulton 2A Regional Monday: (5) Newman 45, (4) Oregon 34 (3) Fulton 56, West Carroll 33.

Tuesday: (5) Newman 35, (1) Morrison 34.

(2) Bureau Valley 53, (3) Fulton 43 Thursday: Title - (5) Sterling Newman (9-17) vs. (2) Bureau Valley (15-13), 7 p.m.

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ESTATE AUCTION

Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:

SAT., FEB. 21, 2015

TIME: 8:30 A.M. Outside 10:00 A.M. Inside Outside w/ Hayracks to Include Garden Tools, Ext. Ladders, Homelite Chain Saw, Household Items, Toys & Much More!!!

See Website for Full Description & Photos www.tumblesonauction.com ZERO TURN LAWNMOWERS, TWO WHEEL TRAILER & TOOLS: 2006 Grass Hopper 721 D Diesel Zero Turn Mower w/ 54 Inch Cut Deck w/1433 Hrs; 2012 Woods Mow Machine FZZ8K 61 Inch Zero Turn Gas 28 Horsepower Kawasaki w/ 157 Hrs; 1993 Steel Two Wheel Flat Top Tilt Bed Trailer 6 By 10; Hand, Electric Power Tools & Garden Tools; Oxy & Acet. Torch Tanks & Cart; Delta 12 Inch Portable Planer w/ Board Rollers; 1/8 Chain Hoist; Craftsman: 18” Scroll Saw, Cut Off Saw, Radial Arm Saw; Sanders; Log Chains FURNITURE: Primitive Cabinet; Glass Door Kitchen Cabinets; Oak Pedestal Table w/ 4 Leaves & 4 Chairs; 2 Dining Tables & Chairs w/ Matching Hutches (Tell City & 1940’s); Telephone Tables; One Drawer Library Table; Oak Commode w/ Towel Bar; Old Wood National Flyer Child’s Wagon; Old School Desks; Many Office Desk Chairs; Ornate Metal Park Bench; 4 Metal Patio Chairs; Singer Treadle Machine; Several Three Piece Matching Bedroom Sets; Various Wood Chairs & Dining Tables-Square & Round Thrashing Tables; Old Dressers (Need Re-Pair); Old Trunks & More!!!!

OVER 60 QUALITY LONGABERGER BASKETS Including John Deere Basket Collection, Wrought Iron Pieces, Many Larger Baskets w. Lids, Liners & Protectors VERY LG. COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRY, AND LADIES ITEMS: Ladies Costume Jewelry Including Sterling Silver & 10 & 14 K Pieces, Many Pins, Necklaces, Earrings, Stickpins, etc; Singer Model 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine & Many Sewing Collectibles; Perfume Bottles; Linens; Many Bins of Material; Dolls ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Sm. Group of Stoneware; Wood Bowls; Rolling PinsGlass & Wood; Coffee Grinder; Old Antique Car Fenders; RR Lanterns; Cranberry Glass; Orrefors; Set of Franconia Bavaria Germany China; Cups & Saucers; Iron Stone Dishware; Glass Paperweights-Some Signed; Lg. Glass Punch Bowl Set; Table & Bedroom Lamps; Cut Glass; Glass Stemware; Sm. Collection of Mobil Oil Items; Framed Adv. Prints; Many Framed Pictures; Beatles Poster; Lg. Berwyn Theatre Painting Chicago; Nintendo Player & Games; Usual Line of Nice Household Items Please Note: Many Boxes Yet to Be Unpacked!!!

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FARM TOY AUCTION

The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at the “Shed”, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 NOON

300+ lots of toy farm implements and related items, many in their original box PEDAL TRACTORS Cockshut 70; Oliver; John Deere 20, 520, A, 9870 STS; AC WD 45; Farmall M, 806; IH 404; red, pink and green pedal tractor wagons; misc parts and tires; TOY TRACTORS AND FARM IMPLEMENTS Precision: JD 4020 IB, Massey Harris 44, JD Barge Box, IH 3588 2+2, AC Model WC IB; Limited Edition: 1987 7130, 1989 5130 MFD; John Deere: 9510 combine w/platform; 4650 IB, 12A Combine IB, Model R & 80 tractors IB, 620 NF w/45 trip bucket loader, JD 227 picker not mtd, 4620 IB, 4640 Collector Edition IB, 8200, 5200, 30020, 9500 w/heads, 140, X748 lawn tractor, B wagon, R, 320, 5020, 2 and 4 bottom plows, 4 row planter, disc, barge box wagon, pull type combine, JD 720 Hi-Crop IB, 5020 Commemorative Edition IB, 3010 IB, 8200 IB; Case IH 7120 w/ duals, 7150 MFD & duals, 7130 MFD, 2594, 7140 MFD duals, 5120 w/ duals, 2188 IB; Hesston 1380 w/duals, 980 DT FWA; White 2-180 w/duals, 2-135 FWD; 2-155 IB, MF 690 w/duals, 2775, 590, 270, 2805 w/duals; Ford 7710 FWA, 4400, 4000, 8600, 4600, 7700, LGT 145 w/wagon, TW10, TW20, 8000, 9700; Tru Scale square baler, 2 bottom low, elevator, flarebox wagon, tractor w/mtd picker, disc; Agco Collect for a Cure Allis Chalmers C; Misc. Farmalll 450 50th Anniversary IB; IH Min-til IB; IH 1566 w/duals IB; IH 1568 w/duals IB; 1987 7130 MFD LE IB; 199 5130 MFD LE IB; Case 800 IB; AC 8030 IB; AC 8010 IB; plastic Baker AC diesel dozer – nice; plastic Baker AC track tractor; plastic IH TD24 truck tractor; misc. 1/64th MISCELLANEOUS BJ Toy Co. green stuffed deer (1970’s); Misc. Lionel train cars and track; Marlines engine, caboose, cars and track; Metal toy barns; John Deere: clock, tins, straw hat and caps, mugs, bank, rain gauge, advertising, coaster wagon, lantern, lunch box, collector plates, toy box, games, 6000/7000 Series model; Pioneer sweatshirt, clock; GI Joe action figures and 6x6 vehicle; Dinky Toys US Jeep & 105 MM gun; tractor ornaments; Hasbro 1941 Willys Jeep; display cases; This is a Partial Listing, items too numerous to mention.

Sellers: D. MILLER, MINERAL – K. SANDEN, MANLIUS – D. LEWIS, WYANET

and Others Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required – CASH OR GOOD CHECK –Not Responsible for Accidents

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

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

Selby Township, Bureau County, IL

Magnolia Township, Putnam County, Illinois

79.75+/- ACRES

The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction.

Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com OPEN TENANCY 2015

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2015

SALE DAY LOCATION: Rip’s Tavern, 311 N Main Avenue, Ladd, IL 61329 LOCATION N ½ of NE ¼, Section 11, Selby Township, Bureau County, IL or 2 miles North of Hollowayville, IL on 2900 E Road.

DESCRIPTION 79.75 +/- acres with 63.76 +/- tillable acres. Tillable acres soils include Sawmill, Catlin, Muscatune and Morley. A Surety Productivity Index of 132.6 on tillable soils. 14.5 acres of creek line, pasture and trees. Building site with older barn, small garage and small shed.

TAXES Tax ID # 17-11-200-001. 2013 taxes paid in 2014 were $1,833.82.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos and Soil Maps available on www.rickrediger.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

2) Survey provided by Seller.

3) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 3, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

9) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999.

JOSEPH J. TERANDO ESTATE

SELLER: Co-Executors: Renee McNamara and Joseph J. Terando II Attorney for Seller: John Duncan 654 First St., LaSalle, IL 61301 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

75.71+/- ACRES

The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction.

Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com OPEN TENANCY 2015

SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 2015 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2015

SALE DAY LOCATION: Magnolia Fire Department, 107 N. Chicago St., Magnolia, IL 61336 FARM LOCATION 1/4 mile West of IL Junction 18 & 89 (Magnolia) South side of Route 18.

FARM DESCRIPTION Located E 1/2 of NE ¼ of Section 34, Magnolia Township, Putnam County, Illinois. 75.71 +/- acres with 45.17 +/- tillable acres. Tillable acre soils include Birkbeck, Sawmill, Osco and Morley. A Surety Crop Productivity Index of 121.9. Tax ID # 04-20-060-000 and # 04-20-070-000. 2013 taxes paid in 2014 were $527.64. No Improvements.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos and Soil Maps available on www.rickrediger.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

2) Survey provided by Seller.

3) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the Buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before March 27, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

9) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999.

RICHARD FAY – Seller

Attorney for Seller: John Duncan 654 1st St., LaSalle, IL 61301 Number System will be Used – I.D. Rquired Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

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Call 815-875-1502 or text 815-876-7319 **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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

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768 • Homes For Sale DOVER Township 2.5 acres One room cabin.

Heated pole barn. Underground electric.

815-866-6161 Chip Johnston, Broker PRINCETON-FOR SALE Large, older, 2 story, 4 bedroom house on South Euclid. 2 car attached garage.

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Move in ready. Contract for deed considered. $164,500.

Call 815-875-1923 WYANET 3 bedroom newly remodeled home for sale. 2 car detached garage. $85,000 or best offer. Call for details815-866-1998

771 • Farms For Sale DOVER TOWNSHIP 115 ACRES, Multi Use (92.9 till acres. 9.8 CRP $2,618). Wick Machine shed. 815-866-6161, Chip Johnston, Broker

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Or, call 815-879-8816 to set up an appointment

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BUREAU 1 & 3 bedroom apartments available. Both spacious apartments with lots of storage. Quiet building. Yard shared by tenants. Security deposit required. No pets. No smoking. 815-878-3084

Wyanet 4,400 square foot restaurant space open.

With or with out equipment. Call 815-866-1998

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 5, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Eric Mills Photography located at 226 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 5th day of February, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before August 12, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

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

Dated this 10th day of February, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

on December 31, 2014, to Robert F. Russell, 114 S. Euclid Avenue, Princeton, Illinois as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before Wednesday, August 12, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2015. s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

equipment and proof of insurance.

Call Mike Patterson at Malden Grade School (815-643-2436) or email mpatterson@ maldenschool.org with questions Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 12, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICES The Bureau County Republican Classified MarketPlace brings you the legal information you have a right to know.

Check out each publication for information about your community and stay informed!

PRINCETON small, 1 bedroom upstairs apartment.

Stove, refrigerator & heat furnished, $375 per month & $375 deposit.

Off street parking. NO PETS. Call 815-866-3611 or 815-303-4277 PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

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Call 815-878-4149 WYANET 1 bedroom upstairs apartment. Newly remodeled.

Appliances and utilities included. $450 + deposit and references. 815-866-1998

858 • Homes for Rent PRINCETON 2 bedroom.

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

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

Call 815-875-3166/ 815-875-3861 PRINCETON Available immediately 411 West Peru Street. $725 a month 3 bedroom/2 bath 2 car garage.

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SHEFFIELD 3 Bedroom, detached garage, 1.5 bath, with appliances. Central air. No smoking.

Call 815-866-8587

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MERLE C. FETZER,) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-8 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Merle C. Fetzer.

Letters of office were issued to Ronnie Fetzer of 28218 2100 N Avenue, Arlington, Illinois 61312 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARY ALICE SMITH,) Deceased ) NO. 14-P-119 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Alice Smith.

Letters of Office were issued

BIDS Malden Grade School is now accepting mowing and trimming bids until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Must have own

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 and service for the year(s) 2015 - 2016. For the purpose of this request, the obligation of the bidder(s) shall end with the last snowfall of spring of the year 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 Tuesday, March 3, 2015, to be opened at the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of March 4, 2015. Bids shall be submitted as one (1) total and inclusive price for the snow, ice and grass 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 “Lawn and Snow Bid” along with the name of the bidding company/ 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. 10, 12 and 14, 2015.

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New Listing! $49,900 New Listing! $149,500 New Listing! Lake Price Reduced! $209,900 3 BR home needs TLC. 2144 sq. ft. - move in ready! 4 Thunderbird Lots (3).

Princeton County Home! (gas will not be turned on BR, 2.5 baths. Stainless steel $39,000! Lots are wooded, Built in 2007 w/ 3 BR & 2 until furnace is repaired at with a ravine & secluded to refrig, stove & microwave. baths, main floor laundry, buyers expense). Family build a home. (Bureau County egress window in basement, Large eat in kitchen. Roof, room 20’x15’. Crawl space siding, gutters 2006.

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Newer roof, windows & siding. Landscaped yard through sliding doors from FR. Multilayered deck. Full basement. Main floor laundry. #08412479

$87,500 - Malden Home! $159,000 - Princeton! $123,000 - Tiskilwa Home!

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Lovely w/ charm - 4 BR, 15’x14’ FR leads to patio & -5 BR, hardwood floors, hardwood floors. Zoned B 1 fenced yard. 4 car garage furnace 2009, roof top business but residential on 2nd patio, fenced yard. Siding. plus shed. Vinyl siding. floor. #08408811 #08669106 #08653276

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Properties on Main Street - Well maintained, 4 BR, 2.5 Princeton! 3 Unit apartment baths, finished LL w/ walkout. building - 2 car garage plus LL offers wood FP, Fr & game retail store (25’x28”) w/ room. Corner lot. Garage w/ heat/cool workshop. partial basement. Call for info. #08631626 #0879884

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Business&Ag Mackwood appointed Midland officer EFFINGHAM — Midland States Bancorp Inc., which recently acquired Heartland Bank and is also the parent of Midland States Bank, has announced that Cory Mackwood Mackwood has been appointed president of Residential Mortgage Operations.

Midland has one of the largest residential mortgage operations in St. Louis and also has residential mortgage operations in Illinois, Colorado and North Carolina, all of which will be under Mackwood’s supervision.

Mackwood, who has been in banking for more than

30 years, is the former co-chair of the Advisory Board of Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, a cooperative of 275 mortgage bankers headquartered in St. Louis. He has also been an instructor at the Mortgage Bankers of America School of Mortgage Banking.

Leon Holschbach, president and chief executive officer of Midland, said, “Both Midland and Heartland have always had a strong focus on helping families buy homes.

Midland is extremely fortunate to have someone with Cory’s experience in building and expanding successful mortgage operations as we look to playing an even greater role in this core area of our bank-

ing business.”

Holschbach added, “I’d also like to acknowledge the tremendous job done

by Mark Sandau, head of Heartland’s Residential Mortgage Operations prior to his retirement from Heartland Bank in mid-2014. Mark was with Heartland for 18 years, and during that time did a tremendous job in developing one of largest mortgage origination businesses in St. Louis, far in excess of what a bank Heartland’s size would commonly have. And he did so during a time of significant change in the mortgage industry. Mark was a consummate professional and we wish him and his family the very best.”

OSF Healthcare joins task force Goal is to transform country’s healthcare system OSF HealthCare is part of the Health Care Transformation Task Force, a group of health systems, health insurers, purchasers, employers and patients who are working together to lead transformation of national health care over the next five years. Through this collaboration, the three goals are better health for patients, better care and lower costs.

Selected to be one of 32 pioneer accountable care

organizations beginning in 2012, OSF HealthCare has been piloting a new model of care that emphasizes higher quality and lower costs and penalizes system that do not deliver both.

Just 19 of the 32 Pioneer ACOs remain, and the OSF HealthCare quality scores for 2013, the most recent year for which data is available, put them in the top five among that group.

“OSF HealthCare has always been at the forefront of innovation in

health care without ever losing sight of our Mission to serve our patients with the greatest care and love,” said OSF HealthCare Chief Executive Officer Kevin Schoeplein. “Our participation in the Health Care Transformation Task Force is recognition that we are truly leaders in the national efforts to continuously improve our health care system in this country. What makes that work worthwhile is when we see the results in better care for our patients.”

For more information on the Health Care Transformation Task Force, visit www.hcttf.org.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Jan. 26, 2015 Judith Harris and Larry Jackson to Jerry and Patricia Jackson, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Berlin Township, $60,000.

Norma and William Vogelsang to Cheryl and William Lipka IV, warranty deed, Lots 13-14 in Block 78 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $154,000.

Ashley and James Phillips to Eric Monroe, warranty deed, Lot 23 in LaMoille, $82,000.

Bank of America to Todd Maynard and Sean Tracey, warranty deed, all of Lot 11 and part of Lot 12 in West Clark Addition, Princeton, $39,000.

Eldora Swearingen and Sue Verway to Marna James, warranty deed, part of Lot 5 in Fairview Subdivision, Princeton, $40,000.

Jan. 27, 2014 Greg Pence to Northern White Sand LLC, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Hall Township, $2,885,000.

Northern White Sand

LLC to Peru Land Acquisition I LLC, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Hall Township, $1,891,000.

Terry Boehle, David White and Gary White to Bethany and Dexter Brigham, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 6-7 in Griswold Subdivision, Princeton, $85,000.

Jan. 28, 2015 Darlene Hartz to Dennis and Julie Hartz, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Gold Township, $6,000.

Thelma Hartz to Dennis and Julie Hartz, trustee’s deed, part of Section 13 in Gold Township, $6,000.

Gary and Luann Nass to John and Sarah French, warranty deed, Lot 3 in Block 72 in Dalzell’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $51,000.

Jan. 29, 2015 Mary Cernovich to Adam and Heidi Franklin, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 2-3 in Block 44 in East Addition, Sheffield, $115,000.

David and Kimberly Morse to Mark and Susan Horwath, warranty deed, all of Lot 5 and part of Lot 6 in Block 6 in Billings Addition, Princeton, $135,000.

Jan. 30, 2015 Betty Burkiewicz to

Alyssa Heider and Adam Mattern, joint tenancy deed, Lot 10 in Block 6 in Luther’s Addition, Spring Valley, $109,000.

Deborah Andrade and Nina Toon to Arlene and William Hensel, trustees’ deed, part of Section 1 in Manlius Township, $349,500.

Deborah Andrade and Nina Toon to Edgar and Nancy Sanden, trustees’ deed, part of Section 1 in Manlius Township, $692,000.

Deborah Andrade and Nina Toon to Gail and Susan Edlefson, trustees’ deed, part of Section 1 in Manlius Township, $367,000.

Deborah Andrade and Nina Toon to Nathan and Sara Edlefson, trustees’ deed, part of Section 1 in Manlius Township, $313,000.

Martin McCuskey to Durita and Steven Sendelbach, warranty deed, part of Section 26 in Milo Township, $394,000.

Martin McCuskey to Alejandro Elizondo-Zamora and Karla Sendelbach-Elizondo, warranty deed, part of Section 26 in Milo Township, $450,000.

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Enjoying the love Little Stevie Davis, 1, of Walnut doesn’t want anyone stealing her Valentine’s Day candies! With chocolate smeared across her face, Stevie is the picture perfect Valentine. Valentine’s Day brings with it a little extra time for love this Saturday, Feb. 14. Be sure to send out the cards, the flowers and candy this week because the celebration of hearts is just around the corner.

Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is a holiday observed on Feb. 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them.

Valentine’s Day began as a liturgical celebration by one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”).

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Five things families with college bound students should consider This Week The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s Day dance from 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13, with music provided by The Generics Goodies Band. For more information, call the Elks Lodge at 815-875-2185.

The Covered Bridge Chorus will present a Valentine concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the auditorium of the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. The concert will feature such iconic tunes of the season as “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Let me call you Sweetheart” and “Heart of my Heart.”

Admission is by donation only. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Call 815-875-2787.

Bishop Hill Fiber Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Methodist Church in West Jersey, Illinois. The program will be a drop spindle lesson focused on plying presented by Elizabeth Wild and Navajo plying presented by Annette Marinich.

Dave Peterson, a local musician, will lead an interactive drum circle featuring African Percussion and Native American flutes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. Drums will be provided.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Upcoming The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19, in the east and west conference rooms at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center Rehabilitation Services Department.

Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Bureau County Senior Center, is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the Princeton area from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Bureau County Senior Center. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend.

The course is designed to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. For more information, call the driver services department at 312-814-3676.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

The First Christian Church of Walnut will hold its 26th annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12. The menu will include spaghetti, French bread, tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Carry-outs and deliveries are available. For information, call 815-379-2093.

Project Success and Hall Township Food Pantry will host a dueling pianos fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Peru Eagles. Tickets are $15 per person. There will also be a 50/50, raffles, a cash bar and light snacks. A special raffle ticket will be given for every nonperishable food item donated. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 815-6632085.

Mark Walczynski, a local author and Starved Rock historian, will examine the life at Starved Rock in 1712, an important year in Illinois Native American history at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.

Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties will hold its sixth annual black and white ball from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Senica’s Oak Ridge. The event will include music by Sweet Soundz DJ, portraits

by Annette Barr Photography, dancing, auctions, raffles and a formal dinner and presentation. Tickets are $75. Sponsorships are available for $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 and benefits include premiere seating, an ad in the program and recognition during the event. All proceeds will benefit the children served by the Easter Seals.

The Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club will host its annual chili and soup supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton.

The cost for the meal is $5, and children under 5 years old are free. Included on the menu is chili, vegetarian chili or chicken noodle soup, relishes, desserts and drinks. Purchase

tickets in advance from club members.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Lucia Matos, will present its 2015 Young Performers concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Matthiessen Auditorium. Winner of the Junior Division, Jessica Znaiecki, flute, from Peru Parkside School, and Senior Division, Kailee McGillis of Toluca, violin, who is homeschooled, will be the soloists for this concert. Tickets may be ordered through www.ivso. org or at the door the day of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with an ID. Starved Rock Visitors Center will host a program about the invasive Asian Carp and their distinguishing characteristics at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1.

Brennan Caputo, natural resources coordinator for the IDNR, will discuss why they are such a problem and what the Department of Natural Resources is doing to control the movement and population of Asian Carp.

The Princeton Lions Club will host its annual drawdown and dance Saturday, March 7, at the Princeton Elks Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the drawdown will begin at 7 p.m. Rodeo Drive will perform. Dinner for two with tickets costs $35 per couple. Only 200 tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the Princeton Elks Lodge, Cannon Cleaners or from any Princeton Lions Club member. All proceeds go to Princeton Lions Club projects. For more information, call Lewis at 815-872-1506 or Jim at 815-872-6181.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2688 in Peru will hold its sixth annual spring vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Eagles Hall, 830 Harrison St. (on Route 6 West across from Casey’s) in Peru. Admission is $1.

For more information, call Betty at 815-664-2126.

Starved Rock Visitors Center will host the geology

of the Illinois basin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

Geologist Joe Jackupack will discuss the rich geologic history of the Starved Rock area.

“The Volunteers,” a U.S. Army Field Band, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at JFK School in Spring Valley. Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Spring Valley City Clerk’s Office, 215 N. Greenwood St. in Spring Valley or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note requesting the number of tickets to: Army Band Tickets, 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. For more information, call Debb at 815-303-4327.

The Knights of Columbus in Henry are having a smelt and fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the River Valley Bowl in Henry. The meal is all you can eat and includes smelt, fish, corn fritters, baked potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and drinks. Carryout orders are available. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6.

Flea Markets return to the Bureau County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 14, with a huge winter garage sale in the three heated exhibit halls.

Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available.

For more information, call 815-303-2905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com.

Starved Rock Visitors Center will host a program on explorer Rene-Robert Cavalier Sieur de LaSalle at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Mark Walczynski, local author and Starved Rock historian, will examine the role of the French explorer and how his vision of a French commercial empire in the 17th century is still active today.

(StatePoint) Transitioning to college life can be difficult on both students and families. From new expenses to a new lifestyle, being prepared for what lies ahead can help you avoid common bumps in the road.

Here are five things families with college-bound students should consider: • Getting involved: Being away from home and making new friends can seem daunting.

Encourage your student to get involved in school activities and events.

There are a range of extracurricular opportunities that can lead to new friendships, help students maintain an active calendar and round out one’s classroom education.

• Health and wellness: Late nights spent studying instead of sleeping, as well as crowded dorm rooms, can be a prescription for colds and flu. Check out on-campus and local health care options before your student gets sick.

Many campuses offer student insurance. See what makes the most sense for your family. Locate a nearby pharmacist before visiting the doctor so you can provide that information at your appointment.

• Financing college: College may be one of your family’s biggest investments to date. Whether that describes your family or not, there’s no doubt about it, higher education comes with a big price tag.

It’s never too late in the process to seek out new financing options.

From filling out the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to exploring private loans, free online resources can help guide you through the process. Check out resources designed for college-bound students and their families, such as Wells Fargo’s “5 Steps to Financial Aid” video series, which offers helpful advice on finding a scholarship, applying for loans, and more from “Mr. Fellows, your wiser college advisor,” at www.

WellsFargo.com/fivesteps.

• Staying in touch: You’re busy. Your kid is busy. But regular checkins with your student can help you know that everything is going well. Set up a weekly appointment to chat by phone and get the scoop — just make sure your student’s phone plan allows for sufficient texting and calling.

• Money management: For many students, college is the first time they will gain some financial independence. Set your kids up for success by teaching them how to establish a workable budget. A checking and savings account designed for college students can help them stay on track. You can review money-management tools for college students at www.WellsFargo.com.

Don’t let the transition to college catch your family off guard. Parents can make the transition easier for students by striking the right balance of “letting go” and staying involved.

Auction Calendar Feb. 15 – Miscellaneous sellers, antique furniture, small antiques, lamps, old display cases, oriental rugs, coins, stamps, postcards, farm toys, household, tools, 9 a.m., 1456 E. 22nd Road (Bradleys Auction Barn), Streator, Bradleys and Immke Auction Service, auctioneers.

Feb. 22 – Miscellaneous consignors, pedal tractors, toy tractors and farm implements, miscellaneous, noon, 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Feb. 24 – Alice Dillon Price estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 906 Walton Road (Walton Tap Banquet Room), Dixon, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Feb. 28 – Richard Fay, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire Department.), Magnolia, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

March 3 – Joseph J. Terando estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 311 N. Main Ave. (Rip’s Tavern), Ladd, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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PRINCETON — Due to a change in IRS policy, the Princeton Public Library will only receive a limited amount of the following federal tax forms: 1040, 1040A and 1040 EZ. It will not receive instructions for these forms or any other forms or paperwork regarding 2014 taxes. The forms should arrive by mid-February and will be available in the wooden display cabinet by the front doors.

Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be the last chance to get covered for affordable health care. Deb Roush will be available for walk-ins to help those needing to sign up for health care insurance.

Friday, Feb. 20, a poetry slam, “Coffee & Couplets,” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Four and Twenty Cafe, located at 420 S. Main St. The event is co-hosted by Four and Twenty Cafe and Princeton Public Library.

Monday, Feb. 23, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a rich woman, whose ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, as she begins to learn the truth about herself.

SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library Board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. in the library. The following is a list of the meeting dates for 2015: March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 13; Nov. 10; and Dec. 8.

TISKILWA — Monday, Feb. 16, the Tiskilwa Public Library will show a movie for kids at 1 p.m.

There is no school that day.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, the library will have Harry Potter, a local therapy dog, come to visit at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, Illinois Valley Cellular will be at the library to talk about how to use iPhones/apps.

Also, stop by and make a card or write a letter for the Dear Soldier project.

We will have supplies, just come and make something special. The library has a Dear Soldier dropoff box, so if you prefer to do something at home, simply drop it off at the library when finished.

The library is also accepting donations of DVDs, audio books, music CDs and hardcover or paperback books for our book sale in March.

We ask patrons to donate items that are in good condition only. We will not accept encyclopedia sets.

Drop off your donations during regular business hours.

WYANET — With winter comes change ... especially changes for the Wyanet Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library programs. The staff decided to postpone the January program, which is about the Great Lakes, and combine it with the February program, which is about eRead Illinois, etc.

Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Natalie DeJonghe from RAILS (the library system) will bring her “petting zoo” of eReaders for the public to try out, and learn about borrowing eBooks through eRead Illinois.

Most of the libraries in RAILS are members of eRead Illinois. Stop by and find out how to use an eReader and also learn how to borrow books using Axis360.

The 2nd Thursday@ the Library program for February will be “Greatness Explained: The Great Lakes.” Road Scholar Norman Moline, an Augustana College professor and Rock Island

resident, will present the program at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 12. Moline feels the Great Lakes are one of the great natural wonders of the world. The lakes and their connecting waterways were crucial in the settlement of the region and its cultural geographics. Moline will talk about the Great Lakes’ historical significance for the entire nation and the surrounding region. He will also focus on current environmental and political issues which will affect not only Illinois, but our neighboring states which also border the lakes.

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

The IHC is an independent, nonprofit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to fostering a culture in which the humanities are a vital part of the lives of individuals and communities. The IHC creates programs and funds organizations that promote greater understanding of, appreciation for, and involvement in the humanities by all Illinoisans, regardless of their economic resources, cultural background or geographic location. The IHC is supported by state, federal and private funds.

WALNUT — The Wal-

nut Public Library will be closed from Monday, Feb. 16 to Thursday, Feb. 19.

The library will be having its new HVAC units installed. If all goes well, the library will reopen on Friday, Feb. 20 at noon.

LADD — There will be a “drop in” story time between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feb. 14, with a Valentine’s Day theme. Stop in for stories, crafts and refreshments.

The Ladd Public Library’s preschool story times are held at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays in the children’s department. Programs feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. The theme for the Tuesday, Feb. 17, program will be teeth.

Anyone interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815894-3254. The library is currently seeking members.

Patrons who haven’t tried our eBook programs yet may stop in and speak with Amy. The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also eRead Illinois.

OHIO — Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., the library will offer a resume writing class at Ohio Schools. This class will help participants develop an effective resume.

From 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, the library will offer a class on tablets. This class is for beginners and anyone looking to buy a tablet.

This class will be offered at Ohio Schools. Sign-up is at the library, and all classes are free.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as phone number).

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRANVILLE – Join the library for stories and crafts. The library’s preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. It is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

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

Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – At 10 a.m. every Saturday, the McNabb Branch Library holds programs for children in early elementary school. February will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects.

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

D a i l y NECool WSKids, Attention all Teachers and Parents!

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Cool Kids' Corner is a new section in the Illinois Valley Scene, which appears in the Bureau County Republican and the Putnam County Record. It is created for kids by kids.

Have your child submit a joke, easy-to-follow recipe, short story or fun fact to columnist Logan Serpette. Please include their name, town and age so they can get proper credit for their work.

Send a joke, short story, easyto-follow recipe, or fun fact to Logan Serpette at

coolkidscorner@outlook.com along with:

•Your Name •Your Town •Your Age

And you may see it in the paper!!

Logan Serpette

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Amazing authors

Read this cool story written by a reader A Great Story

By Leo Volker Age 11, Ottawa One day I got a box. It was regular size: 2 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot. I picked it up and shook it, and it made the box heavier.

What could possibly be in it?

I grabbed a knife and cut the tape that held the box shut. Suddenly, a frog came out! It was holding an air horn (of all things).

It leapt onto my head and honked the air horn.

Suddenly, a chicken named Pat flew out of the box, shedding feathers everywhere! The chicken said, “Cockadoodle doo!”

Then, the unexpected happened. Pat pooped on the living room carpet!

Then Dad interfered. He trapped Pat in the WhizBang-Chicken-Plucker.* Then, a cat came out of the box. The cat scared the frog using the air horn, and the cat suddenly knocked

down a lamp (which was thankfully off). Then the person rang the doorbell.

He said, “I’m sorry, Leo, for not warning you sooner. I gave you some new pets!”

I hope you like this story!

It ended with a honk as we set the frog free, gave the cat away, and had fried chicken for dinner that night! Thank you for reading this to the very end. *A Whiz-Bang-ChickenPlucker can pluck chickens, waterfowl and turkeys.

You are the star!

Here are jokes I received from other kids Beau Sabotta, 9, Putnam: Q. Why did the star like the sun?

A. Because he’s hot!

Emerson Crawley, 9, Henry:

Q. What’s the biggest ant in the world?

A. An elephant (elephant).

Isaac Diemer, 9, Henry: Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Banana.

Banana who?

LOL jokes

A. The day after, when all the chocolate goes on sale.

Q. What do you call two birds in love?

A. Tweethearts.

Q. What did the pape clips say to the magnet?

A. I find you very attractive.

Q. Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Olive.

Olive who?

Olive you.

Q. Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Snow.

Snow who?

Snowbody.

Q. What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day? A. Hogs and kisses.

Q. What’s the best part of Valentine’s Day?

Banana.

Banana who?

Banana split.

Yum yum recipes Dad’s fruity treat

Jumble mumble

Can you unscramble these words?

It’s cold outside!

Unscramble these winter words. Don’t cheat because I put the answers down below. Just put your hand over the answers, and then when you’re finished, you can check to see how you did.

1. inwter _______________ 2. nosw ________________ 3 itewh _______________ 4. iinskg _______________ 5. elddsgin _____________ 6. coheyk ______________ 7. upkc ________________ 8. sfrto ________________

tablespoons of pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice and sugar in a blender. When using a blender have help from a parent or adult. Blend the mixture until smooth.

Pour into a freezer bowl or bag. Freeze until slushy (two to three hours).

Scoop into cups and add whip cream.

This recipe serves four

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Want to see your name in the paper?

Hey, Kids!

Do you have something you want to see in the newspaper? Email your jokes, recipes and other items to me at coolkidscorner@outlook.com. I can’t wait to see your drawings, read your jokes and try your recipes.

When you email me, make sure you include your name, your hometown and how old you are, so you can be famous in the newspaper.

*Jumble Mumble Answers: 1. winter, 2. snow, 3. white, 4. skiing, 5. sledding, 6. hockey, 7. puck, 8. frost.

2 cans, 20-ounces each, crushed pineapple 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup sugar 1 can spray whip cream Open cans of pineapple. Keep two tablespoons of pineapple juice. Drain the rest of the juice off the pineapples.

Put the pineapple, two

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Judy Dyke

This is one of my favorite meals — meatballs any way, shape and form. Hope you enjoy these recipes.

Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple 1 egg 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage 1/2 pound ground beef Glaze 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons Dijon Mayonnaise blend Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place meatball on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat, cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Sloppy Joe Meatballs 1 pound ground chuck 1 pound ground sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1 1.31-ounce package Sloppy Joe seasoning mix 1 large egg 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 400°. Place a lightly greased cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sausage, onion, panko and Sloppy Joe mix. Stir in egg. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. In a 13-by-9inch baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire,

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mustard, salt and pepper. Add meatballs, tossing gently to coat. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Party Meatballs 2 eggs, beaten 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 2 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 pounds ground beef Sauce 2 cups ketchup 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped onion In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.

Place in three greased 9-by-13-inch baking dishes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Ultimate Party Meatballs 2 1-pound bags frozen precooked cocktail size meatballs (about 64 meatballs) 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 12-ounce bottle Heinz Chili Sauce Combine sauces, cook over medium low heat, stir until smooth. Add prepared meatballs; cook about 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Makes 30 appetizer servings or dinner for five. To spice it up even more, add 1 teaspoon of cumin and a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne to the sauce while cooking.

Salisbury Meatballs 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 2 12-ounce jars beef gravy 1 12-ounce package frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed Hot cooked egg noodles Sauté onion and brown sugar in butter in a large skillet until onion is tender.

Add gravy and meatballs. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.

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Senior spotlight Tristin Phegley • St. Bede Academy Name: Tristin Phegley School: St. Bede Academy.

Date/place of birth: March 28, 1997, Kankakee, Ill. Hometown: Granville, Ill. Family: Mom, Nannette Pfister; Dad, Rob Phegley; sister, Ally Phegley; my dog, Mary.

Sports: Basketball, softball.

Favorite sport and why: Both softball and basketball.

Favorite food and where to get it: Applesauce.

Likes: Bright-colored tennis shoes, movies, animals.

Dislikes: Lack of effort.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My Dad, Rob Phegley, because he has always pushed me to do my best, and gave me the opportunities to improve.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Music, so I can work on my karaoke alone without people judging me.

People would be surprised to know: My tastes in music.

I stay home to watch: Jurassic Park (I, II and III).

The funniest person I’ve ever me: Rachel Sickley.

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

Most embarrassing moment: When I made the state softball bus pull over on the way to a parade celebrating our accomplishments, so that I could use the bathroom.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Hitting a grand slam.

What I would like to do in life: I want to become a dermatologist.

Three words that best describe myself: Aggressive, competitive, kind.

A look at the upcoming area sports events: Thursday, Feb. 12 Girls basketball: High school – Regional finals at Fulton, Marquette, Shabbona, Woodhull, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13 Boys basketball: High school – DePue at Peoria Quest, Princeton at Hall, Amboy at St. Bede, Serena at LaMoille/Ohio, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14 Boys basketball: High school —

Princeton at Mendota, 6 p.m.

Volleyball: Junior high — Starved Rock Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. Wrestling: 1A Oregon Sectional, Sterling 2A Sectional, TBA.

St. Bede senior Tristin Phegley says her father, Rob, has had the greatest influence on her athletic career, because “he has always pushed me to do my best, and gave me the opportunities to improve.”

Monday, Feb. 16 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at AFC F/S Tournament, TBA; Stark County at PC, 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: High school – sectionals start at Hall, Roanoke, TBA. Volleyball: Junior high — PC at Midland, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at Lowpoint-Washburn, Princeton at Kewanee, Hall at Newman, Williamsfield

at DePue, St. Bede at BV, Serena at PC, 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: High school — sectionals at Hall, Roanoke, TBA. Volleyball: Junior high — Starved Rock Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. PCA at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Boys basketball: Freshman — PC at Hall, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19 Volleyball: Junior High — Starved Rock

Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. PC at Seneca, 4 p.m. Lostant at PCA, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at Paw Paw, Princeton at BV, DePue at Henry, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: High school — IHSA State finals.

Saturday, Feb. 21 Wrestling: High school — IHSA State finals.

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Ohio fish fry OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27 serving at Ohio schools and Pipe’s Pub in Ohio.

Costs are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and students 12 and under.

Delivery will available in Ohio. For carry-outs, call 815-376-4414 or 815-3762934.

urday, March 28 for all former members of the boys’ program. The format will depend on number of players and ages of players. There will be at least two games, three if enough players sign up.

Cost is $20. To participate, call coach/athletic director Jesse Brandt at 815-875-3308 or send a check payable to PHS Basketball at 103 S. Euclid, Princeton, IL 61356.

IVVP sets tryouts Swing into Spring OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre-registration meeting for its 11U-14U travel volleyball teams. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Illinois Valley Community College lower gymnasium.

Tryouts for 11U-12U players will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at IVCC. Registration begins at 6 p.m. in the IVCC gym lobby.

Tryouts for the 13U-14U players will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1 (registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.) or 1 to 3 p.m. (registration beginning at 12:30 p.m.) in the IVCC lower gymnasium.

There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. Applicants must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, call Amy Kreiser at 309319-4440 or Erin Zimbelman at 815-326-9880. You can also visit www.ivvp. org.

Alumni game PRINCETON — Princeton High School will host its 2015 alumni basketball game at 1 p.m. Sat-

PERU — New coach Bill Booker and the St. Bede Academy Bruins’ baseball program will host a Spring Training Baseball Clinic on March 7-8. Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 for ages 7-9 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 for ages 10-14.

Participants will learn baseball fundamentals from SBA coaches and players. Campers may bring their own equipment and are expected to wear proper baseball attire. Weather permitting, some drills may be at the Academy field.

Early registration postmarked by Feb. 25 will cost $30 for first child, $25 for each additional sibling.

After Feb. 25, costs will be $35 per child. Checks made payable to St. Bede Academy Baseball may be sent to Booker at St. Bede Academy, 24 W. US Highway 6, Peru, IL 61354.

Officials clinic PERU — The Illinois Valley Volleyball Officials Association will host a Level 1 and Level 2 IHSA volleyball officials clinic from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22 at Peru Parkside, located at 1800 Church St., Peru.

The cost is $20 per person and includes their

$15 membership fee for 2015 for the IVVOA. This would be a great opportunity for anyone thinking of becoming a volleyball official to see if it’s something they might be interested in doing.

Patti Blumhorst will run the Level 1 beginning portion of the clinic and will take all prospective officials through every step of becoming an IHSA licensed official, as well as what they can expect.

Blumhorst can be reached at 815-303-3178 or by email at pblumhorst@yahoo.com.

Softball clinic

PERU — The IVCC softball program will hold its annual softball clinic Feb. 14-15 in the school gym.

IVCC coaches and players will provide instruction for players in grades 2-8.

Sessions include grades 2-4 meeting from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 15. The second session will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14 and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.

Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt. The one-day fee is $20. To register, call coach Cory Tomasson at 815224-0509 or the athletic office at 815-224-0472.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

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Kya Kissick and Harold Ramsey of Princeton High School receive their gold medals in snow shoeing competition at Chestnut Hill in Galena.

Theresa McLachlan of Gateway Sports competes in cross country skiing competition in the State Winter Games.

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Members of the Gator Sports, Princeton High School and Tracy’s Boxer Club teams gather around the Olympic Torch during opening ceremonies of the Illinois State Winter Games in Galena last week.

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