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Steel mill assets auctioned

By Hal Adkins news@bcrnews.com

HENNEPIN — The remaining tools, spare parts and other physical assets of the former ArcelorMittal finishing steel mill in Hennepin were offered for sale during a two-day global online auction Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12.

Items ranged from small mechanical and electrical pieces to several large overhead electric cranes weighing 100 tons.

More than 1,400 lots of various materials were offered.

The 800-acre site was originally built and run

by J&L Steel, which began operations in 1967.

Since then, it has passed through the hands of other owners including LTV Steel, ISG and ArcelorMittal; it is now held

by IPS Steel.

At its peak, the cold roll steel mill employed more than 600 workers.

When the mill’s closing was announced in 2008, employment was at 285.

The plant closed in 2009, with more than 1,000 truckloads of machinery removed that year.

The sale was handled

by Global Online Auctions. Bidding began the evening of Feb. 10 and closed on Feb. 12. A plant tour and inspection of lots available was held on Feb. 10.

Cement pads and other valuable infrastructure

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What the future holds HENNEPIN — “It took a lot of work from a number of people to get this site sold and begin the revitalization, and that’s a big reason why it’s so rewarding,” State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) said. “The Hennepin steel mill was a huge asset for this area before it closed. Now, Hennepin and the communities around this region can look forward to this site becoming an economic and jobs engine again.”

Part of the renovation is already done. Norfolk Southern has determined the track in and around the site is in good condition, despite not being used for years.

“The rail track condition is great news for any current tenant or future manufacturer, transload or warehouse storage company who is interested in the site. We are looking forward to the completion of clean up and ready for phase two,” Marci Duro, the executive director and CEO of Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development said. “This multi-use industrial complex is a fantastic site and investors are excited about its future.”

Duro also said IPS Steel has inquired about purchasing a used locomotive to move train cars to the loading dock and inquired about the cost of adding a rail that goes to the river dock location.

The old Hennepin steel mill site offers amenities to future business with two interstates close by (Interstates 39 and 80). There is immediate rail access, immediate river access, dual feed electricity and natural gas accessible on site.

“Any future investor or company would be lucky to find three of these assets in one location,” Rezin said. “What I am most proud of is our local workforce. Our people in and around Hennepin work hard, are incredibly knowledgeable and are very excited about making the old steel site a huge asset to the area again.”

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Ralph and Roberta Patty of Princeton will celebrate 70 years of marriage Feb. 15. The two recently reflected back on the story of how they met, their spur of the moment wedding and the many fun times they’ve shared in their many years together.

‘We’ve had a great marriage’ 70 years and Ralph and Roberta Patty are still in love

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Ralph and Roberta Patty will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday, Feb. 15.

The two were married many years ago, but seeing the two interact today, it’s obvious the love is still as fresh as the day they met.

It was around 1944.

Ralph happened to be in Princeton as he was traveling from place to place working on the railroad.

Roberta was taking it easy with a girlfriend in Darius

Miller Park on the north end of Princeton.

How she tells it ... a good lookin’ guy came walking by that day.

“He stopped to talk, and I guess we’re still talkin’,” she said.

“Well, she’s doin’ all the talkin’ and I’m doin’ the listening,” Ralph laughed.

“We just hit it off that day, and we’ve been hittin’ it off ever since.”

Within a year of meeting in the park, the two decided to marry. Before a wedding, however, they

had to get permission from Ralph’s parents, as he was under 21 — the legal age for men to marry back then.

The two took a trip back to Ralph’s hometown in Truro, Iowa.

It was Roberta’s first time meeting his folks, but Ralph’s parents w e r e quick to give their blessing.

They were excited for their son and enjoyed the company of their soon-to-be daughter-inlaw.

Immediately after getting his parent’s consent, the two headed down to the local Lutheran church

where they were united in marriage.

“There was no big wedding,” Roberta said. “There was no wedding dress. We didn’t plan on being married that day. It was just spur of the moment.”

Following their visit to Truro, Roberta returned home to tell her mother the big news, and Ralph had to go back to work on the railroad in Wisconsin.

A week later, Ralph returned with an RV which he had purchased for the two to live in while he finished up his work on the railroad. Recalling what it was like living on the road, Roberta said it was kind of fun.

“There were others that worked with (Ralph), and

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Administrator qualifications?

County board hears draft of job description

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A draft copy of the job description for the Bureau County administrator position was

received by county board members at the Tuesday, Feb. 10 meeting.

Throughout the last few months, an appointed ad hoc committee has been developing a draft for what the future position will

entail and the ideal skill set the right candidate will have to obtain to carry out necessary tasks as county administrator.

Board member Steve Sondgeroth, who is chairman of the committee, said the draft copy of the position had been completed, and the committee would now like county board members, along with elected and

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appointed county officials, to review what they came up with, while noting any information they feel should be added or changed.

The committee used the old job description from the previous county administrator position as a starting point in developing the updated version. The

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Venier advances on ‘Idol’

Dixon singer makes it past group stage

By Lucas Pauley Shaw Media Service

DIXON — Gina Venier advanced from the group stage of the Hollywood round on Wednesday night’s episode of “American Idol.”

Like a true musician, the 24-year-old Dixon native had to catch the action on the road. More specifically, at an Applebee’s in Benton, on her way down to Nashville.

“I’m heading down to Nashville to play a couple songwriters rounds this week and to record next

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Renewing their love ...

Larry and Janel Isaacson of Princeton were all smiles Wednesday evening as they renewed their wedding vows at Liberty Village in Princeton. The staff at Liberty Village turned the facility into a beachfront property to help the Princeton couple renew their wedding vows to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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committee has met several times over the last couple months to comb through the job description, updating areas they felt needed to be changed.

“We had a lot of good discussion,” Sondgeroth said.

At the committee’s last meeting, the county’s auditor talked to members about a revenue source for the position.

“We think we have the money in the budget. We don’t know exactly what we are going to pay this

week,” Venier said.

Local fans caught a glimpse of Venier being told she was advancing out of her group, but her performance was not shown during Wednesday’s episode.

The four-member group performed “Get Ready,”

by The Temptations.

“We had one night to prepare. Nobody slept, and we practiced through the night,” Venier said.

“The experience was intense. It was stressful just finding teammates.”

Clearly, the judges liked what they heard. Venier advanced to the next round and said her solo performance could be televised.

“I really hope they show my solo performance,” Venier said.

Though she’ll be out of Dixon for the next week or so, Venier made sure to mention how special the hometown support, and the support from the entire area, has been.

“It’s been so good being close to family and friends, and their support. And just people of Dixon saying they’re proud of me,” Venier said. “Being back in Dixon during this experience has been lovely.”

Venier doesn’t have any local shows set in stone, but has some things in the works, she said.

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position, but we do believe the money is in the budget,” Sondgeroth said.

He said members of the committee felt comfortable with what the auditor had to say about a county administrator position.

“She said she’s had very positive results when working with other county administrators,” Sondgeroth said.

Sondgeroth said a county administrator would be able to help the county with the budgeting process and could even save the county $5,000 annually by taking up work that otherwise would have to be done by the hired audi-

tor.

“That’s one more cost saving we could have with an administrator,” he said.

“They would pick up the responsibility, and we would have less cost from auditors.”

Sondgeroth said the ad hoc committee would be bringing a recommendation to the full board very soon after they got the full job description ironed out.

The committee’s next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the county board’s meeting room at the Bureau County Courthouse.

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Grades kindergarten through eighth at Bureau Valley North in Walnut have written letters and drawn pictures for the Bureau County Republican’s Dear Soldier campaign. Jennifer Davis stood with her first-grade class (left) and Abbi Bosnich and Melissa Arians pose with the fifth-grade class (right) as they held up thank you letters to service men and women. Students wrote and decorated letters for the Dear Solider project.

Dear Soldier letter-writing effort continues Root: ‘It really means a lot’

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Submersed in the midst of the Dear Soldier letter collection campaign, sponsored by the Bureau County Republican and the Putnam County Record, the Bureau and Putnam communities are patriotically stepping up to the plate.

Schools and community members all over are actively writing letters and organizing projects in support of the troops.

“Everything that people are doing, especially in this campaign that you guys are doing with the Dear Soldier, it’s fantastic,” said Princeton Police Chief and veteran Tom Root.

Root has served in several combat tours including Vietnam (1970-72), Desert Storm (1990-91), Enduring Freedom (2002-03) and Iraq Freedom (2006-07).

Root’s military career has come to a close, but he will never forget what it meant to receive mail while serving overseas.

“I think that basically mail, especially letters from home, people that you don’t know, people that you do know, friends,

Bureau Valley North’s first-grade students rushed to put their letters of appreciation in the Dear Soldier mailbox.

Students wrote to military men, women and veterans thanking them for their service to the country. relatives, it really means a lot. It’s pretty lonely at times, especially if you don’t have a lot of correspondence with people, and then when you do get the letters, it’s kind of a cherished moment. It really kind of hits home with all the veterans,” said Root.

But the cherished moment doesn’t stop after the military recipient reads the letter, said Root. The opportunity to

respond carries that feeling forward.

Root finds feeling appreciated for his service to be a truly heartwarming experience. He will always make it a point to extend his own appreciation toward the service men and women he sees out and about. When possible, he likes to buy their breakfast.

He said, “Because I just feel that that’s the least I

can do for them protecting us and serving the country.”

Root believes there is real honor in serving the country, and he still feels honored today. When the Flags of Freedom went up next to the Princeton interstate exit, Root felt a strong sense of pride in the community’s patriotism. That community patriotism can carry on with letters of appreciation to military

personnel through Dear Soldier.

“When people say to me ‘Thank you for your service,’ my reply is ‘It’s an honor to serve for our country,’” Root said. “I think anybody that goes in the military ... it’s kind of a selfless service, but you do it for your country. It’s a great honor; it really is.”

Previously printed in the Bureau County Republican, the BCR’s “Dear Sol-

dier” letter collection drive runs until April 5. The letters written by Bureau and Putnam county residents will be collected and included in personalized care packages sent out to American veterans and all military service members all over the world.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Dear Soldier letter collection campaign should contact Zita Henneberry at the BCR, 815-875-4461, ext. 6334, or by email at zhenneberry@bcrnews. com.

Any monetary donations for the care package efforts can be directed to Operation Gratitude’s website, www.operationgratitude. com. Also, anyone wishing to submit a soldier’s name to receive a care package can do so at the same website.

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The remaining tools, spare parts and other physical assets of the former ArcelorMittal finishing steel mill in Hennepin were offered for sale during a two-day global online auction.

Steel Mill From Page 1 will remain at the site, including a power station, barge dock and extensive rail track.

“Some of the buildings are no longer cost efficient to heat or cool as well as maintain,” said Kishan Sutariya, project manager for IPS Steel. “We are going to remove those and leave all the cement pads, so we can build more efficient buildings back on top. Our vision for this

An exterior shot of the Hennepin steel mill. site is to have multiple businesses sharing all the resources that it has to

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we did things together and really had fun times,” she said.

After about another year of living on the road, the two settled down in Galva, where they raised two sons, Dick and Tim, and one daughter, Jenine.

Jenine recalls her parents being hard-workers.

“My dad never missed going to work, and I think he instilled strong work ethic in all of us kids,” she said.

Roberta was a stay-athome mom. “(She) kept that 1950s home immaculate with cookies baking in the oven and a full meal on the table every single night,” she said.

After the Patty children were grown, Roberta and Ralph moved to Princeton in 1990. They wanted to be closer to the place they met years before.

In their retired lives, the two continued to enjoyed each other’s company.

They went back to living on the road when they purchased another RV and traveled to Florida each winter.

They also remember the adventures that ensued when tracking down Ralph’s full genealogy, which took them on a search all around the state of Ohio in cemeteries, museums and court-

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Ralph and Roberta pose for a photo in the early 1940s before they were married. houses.

Today, they don’t get out as much as they used to, but very much enjoy the company of their children, along with their four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

As the two recently reflected back on their time together, they said it was great marriage, and there are no doubts between them that the

love is still there.

“I haven’t regretted it for one second,” Ralph said.

Roberta agreed. “Yep, We’ve had a great marriage.”

“Yea, she usually just gets her way,” Ralph added.

“Isn’t that the why it’s supposed to be?,” Roberta laughed.

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Obituaries James Graff

Woman sentenced to jail for heroin possession

BLOOMINGTON — James “Jim” Van Graff, 72, of Bloomington, formerly of Princeton, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton with the Rev. Derek Boggs officiating.

Obituary deadlines

Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper.

Princeton man found dead

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — An 18-year-old Princeton man was found dead in his Princeton home Thursday, Feb. 12.

Officials are not releasing any further information at this time, including the man’s name, address and other pertinent information regarding the case.

Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff said there will be no autopsy performed or inquest scheduled.

The Princeton Police Department also responded to the scene, along with Wamhoff.

PRINCETON — An Arlington woman pleaded guilty to the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Bureau County Court.

Sara N. McCarty, 27, of Arlington plead guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in front of Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Geno J. Caffarini. Representing McCarty in court was Public Defender Michael Henneberry.

McCarty was sentenced to serve a probationary period of two years and to serve four months in the Bureau County Jail. She was also ordered to pay fines, fees and costs totaling $1,535.75 and to pay a $10 monthly pro-

At the courthouse Marriage licenses Devon L. Lewis of Spring Valley to Lisa M. Chounard of Spring Valley.

Terry L. Laughery of DePue to Natasha M. Reardon of DePue. David A. Wolever of LaMoille to Laura J. Pinter of LaMoille.

Divorces

Gregory P. Fischer of LaMoille and Hannah N. (Stouffer) Fischer of LaMoille; married July 20, 2013; divorced Feb. 9, 2015.

Matthew A. Walker of LaMoille

and Brynn E. (Patterson) Walker of Yorkville; married Feb. 4, 2013; divorced Feb. 4, 2015.

Traffic court

Driving on suspended license — Bryce A. Kallenbach, 42, of Neponset.

Electronic communication device — Brianna M. Ellena, 22, of Princeton; Steven W. Lamis, 37, of Spring Valley.

Failure to notify damage to unattended vehicle — Michael R. Strader, 28, of Princeton.

Five tax-saving strategies to help this tax season Overlooked deductions may cost you thousands Millions of Americans face a challenge in meeting their budgets every month – not just financially, but also in their time budgets, says investment advisor Reid Abedeen.

“Knowledge is power and time is often money, but what if you don’t have the time to empower yourself with knowledge? For many households, that often means losing out on thousands of dollars through tax deductions,” says Abedeen, a partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC. “As a family man myself, I understand what it means to work hard to provide the best possible for my wife and children. Had I not worked in the financial sector for almost two decades, I might not have understood how to best troubleshoot my tax return, I sympathize.”

Abedeen offers the following strategies that may be relevant for your family this tax season.

• Take tax deductions for capital loss. If your capital losses exceed your capital gains, the excess can be deducted on your tax return and used to reduce other income, such as wages, up to an annual limit of $3,000, or $1,500 if you are married filing separately. However, you may deduct capital losses only on investment property, not on property held for personal use.

• Fund your retirement to the max. You can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in tax-year 2014, or $6,500 if you are age 50 or older. Workers in the 25 percent tax bracket who contributed $5,500 to an IRA would save $1,375 on their 2014 tax bills. You’ll want

to check your eligibility and understand the deadline for the 2014 deduction. If you make a deposit between Jan. 1 and April 15, you need to tell the financial institution which year the contribution is for.

• Advisory fees are tax-deductible. Don’t feel like spending money to save and make money?

There’s a workaround. Before closing the door on the possibility, inquire with a financial expert. Most are happy to give a free initial consultation, and you don’t have to be a millionaire to make it worth your while.

• Gift assets to children. You don’t even have to file a gift tax return on an asset that’s valued less than $12,000, which is not taxable. If the fair market value of the gifted asset is more than $12,000 per person per year, but less than $1 million, there is the requirement of filing a gift tax return, but you won’t be taxed. The gift still is not income taxable to the recipient.

• Deduct a home-based office when used for your employer. If space in your home is used exclusively and regularly for a trade, you can count that as a deductible. Calculate the square footage of your home office and divide the area of your office by the area of your house. If the percentage is 14 percent, for example, that represents the percentage of your total home expenses that can be allocated toward the home office deduction. For further questions, consult a professional.

“You’ll want to be very vigilant regarding these details of these deductions,” Abedeen says. “For any questions, I seriously recommend consulting a professional.”

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

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 815-875-4461 • FAX: 815-875-1235 The BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN (ISSN 0894-1181) is published tri-weekly (three times a week) by the Bureau County Republican, 800 Ace Road, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356-0340.

Periodical postage paid at Princeton, Illinois, 61356. POSTMASTER Send address changes to BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356-0340.

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If you believe a factual error has been made, call the Bureau County Republican at 815-875-4461.

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On Dec. 20, 2014, McCarty was the passenger in a vehicle which was stopped for a traffic violation. The officer determined there was reasonable suspicion to believe narcotics were within the vehicle at the time.

Once the K9 alerted to the signs of drugs within the vehicle, the officer found drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The vehicle’s occupants, including McCarty, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Bureau County Jail. During the booking process, McCarty admitted to having heroin in her possession.

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Failure to obey yield sign — Quinn C. Lamkin, 18, of Van Orin.

Failure to reduce speed — Jared A. Bates, 22, of DePue. Operate snowmobile/no registration — Kristopher A. Specht, 25, of Manlius.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Alexandra L. Rogers, 25, of Spring Valley.

Seat belt required (driver) — Zachary P. Bopes, 24, of Princeton.

Speeding (15-20) — Christian M. Lamkin, 19, of Ohio, Ill.; Austin L. Shan, 29, of Spring Valley.

Princeton Electric to award grants PRINCETON — The city of Princeton Electric Department will award grants for projects, assistance or improvements that impact industrial and commercial customers served by the city of Princeton Electric Department.

The grant funds must be used for a project or activity that is electric related. The funds for the grant program will come from IMEA refunds to the city of Princeton. The maximum grant award will vary but will not exceed $10,000. The program will continue until the funds are exhausted.

Interested customers must submit a letter of application no later than Friday, March 27. The director of economic develop-

ment and the superintendent of electric will review all grant applications and make the final decision concerning grant awards.

The successful award winners will be notified by April 15.

To apply for funds, submit a request with the following information: name of the organization and project; contact information; amount of request; total cost of the project; detailed project description.

Envelopes should be marked “Community Betterment Grant Program” and sent to 2 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356.

For more information, contact Jason Bird, superintendent of electric, at 815-875-1231.

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.

A. Randolph Comba ATTORNEY AT LAW I want to clarify to many Princeton and Bureau County residents that I am NOT moving and/or closing my Law office which is located at 777 South Main Street, Princeton. The building at the above location contains four office suites. Some years ago the building, containing the four suites, was “condo-ed” by the then owner and myself.

I own my office suite/condo 100%. I have no future plan to sell my suite to any other person or business, as I am still practicing law. If you have any questions, please contact me.

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How does love look?

For years, I’ve wanted to write the perfect Valentine’s Day column. I’ve wanted to write the words that profoundly etched this holiday onto your hearts.

Each year, I come up short, seemingly at a loss for words to explain or comment on this very complicated subject.

Do I know love? Yes. Can I describe it in 28 inches on a newspaper page. Doubtful. Yet every year, I attempt to do what seems to be impossible. Here I go again ...

I’ve been thinking about this column Terri Simon since the first of the year — wanting to take a different approach to talk about love. But what I’ve realized is love changes as we travel on our journeys through the stages of life. After much thought, this is what I’ve discerned.

• As a small child, love looks like one’s immediate family — like smashed kisses and big bear hugs. It’s the drying of tears, bandaging of skinned knees and applauding every little thing along the way. It’s also a firm “No!” now and then, and it’s the safety net of inherently knowing nobody is going to let you fall ... in more ways than one. It’s bedtime stories and tickles. It’s the look in Mom’s and Dad’s and Grandpa’s and Grandma’s eyes when they watch their pride and joy.

• To an elementary school child, love is looking for your Mom and Dad in the crowd and spotting them smiling. It looks like long nights of help with homework, even when everyone is too tired. It’s birthday parties and sleep-overs; getting grounded for breaking a rule; and never being too old for a good-night or good-bye kiss. It’s also the time that little boy or little girl who sits across the aisle from you begins to look kind of cute. You see the way he/she looks at you, and you like how it makes you feel special.

• To the junior high student, love is asking for a $20 bill and getting it. It looks like new clothes and cool shoes. It also looks like a little more freedom. At this age, freedom is love, and parents give that freedom with much reservation. One’s school notebooks might be decorated with things like “Aaron + Ashley” with a heart drawn around the two names. Eyes will meet in the hallway. Hands will be held out of sight. A kiss might happen. Love is in the air.

• In high school, love runs rampant. It looks like being handed the car keys, but more importantly, it looks like riding up and down Main Street with someone you’re sure you love. It’s dates, break-ups and broken hearts. It’s smiles and tears, courage and fears. It’s every emotion you own. It’s the look in the adults’ eyes when they see their young man/woman move the tassel from one side of their cap to the other.

• Regardless of whether college or the work force and/or marriage is the next step, love becomes quite steamy. Romance dominates the picture of love ...

Love become intimate, and lasting relationships begin to form. Hearts still break; tears still flow; but one begins to learn more about how their heart works and for whom it yearns.

• Fast forward to middle age, and the above steps happen again ... but this time, love is through the eyes of a parent, an aunt/uncle, grandparents, close friends. If we can reflect, love looks like you did many years ago. From a personal standpoint, love looks older, yet hopefully just as beautiful — and I’m speaking of inward, rather than outward appearances.

Love speaks worlds in this stage ... as you share your thoughts, your life — without fear of reprisal or consequences.

Now, love clearly is a look across the table, knowing the one you love knows exactly what you’re thinking/ feeling without having to utter a word. Love is the person/people who hold you up, when the world is often anxious to tear you down. Love is knowing you don’t have to measure your words.

I believe love now lives not just in your heart, but in your entire being — especially in your eyes. Love sees the best in you — and kicks the rest to the curb. Love takes you as you are — the whole of you.

That, my friends, is how love looks to me ...

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

During Richard Widmark’s time ...

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by Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

The Great Depression of 1929 was a worldwide depression that lasted for 10 years, starting in 1929, with “Black Thursday,” Oct. 24, 1929, when 12.9 million shares of stock were sold in one day. This was triple the normal amount, and throughout the next four days, prices fell 23 percent. This was known as the stock market crash of 1929.

“Black Thursday” is noted as the match that started the fire, but the smoldering embers were already there, caused by the tight monetary policies the Federal Reserve had instituted a few years earlier. Life and history are never just that simple, and like the old adage infers, the camel’s back was already heavily burdened before the last straw was added.

The best insight I’ve ever had into what life was like during the Great Depression was from the stories my father regaled to our family was around the supper table when we were kids. No television yet, only two radios in the house, nine children, Mom, Dad, and Dad’s wonderful tales. I recorded and wrote out many of them before he passed away in 2002. His youth, growing up during that period, was almost Mark Twain like in story, and with that “Huckleberry Finn-like feeling that Richard Widmark said he felt about growing up in Princeton.” That statement from Widmark sticks in my mind and always reminds me of my own father’s boyhood life.

I am definitely no Samuel Langhorne Clemens and will never do justice to my father’s narratives, but I will tell you one of his stories, and then get back to Richard Widmark.

I think it shows that boys will be boys, and that during those times in the midst of the Great Depression, money was a luxury that could blind your senses, especially those of a young boy.

Maybe even like Richard leaving his dad’s car, so he could get to a gig and make a few dollars.

My father was nine years younger than our Richard with an older brother about the age of Donald Widmark. My dad was Charles H. Kassabaum Jr., born June 5, 1923, and his older brother was Bartlett E. Kassabaum, born Oct. 6, 1917.

Charles was “full of the dickens” as a boy, learned about right and wrong — many times the hard way, learned to be honest, and how to get along with and value other people. I think these things were all related to the harshness of the times.

When field corn just

comes to milk, some of it can be as sweet as the best sweet corn, and most kids didn’t have any money to speak of, if any, in 1933. A dozen ears of sweet corn sells for around $3 a dozen today.

In 1933, that was $0.21 just to give you a comparison.

Charlie Trahd was a boyhood friend of my father, known as Kassy, or the dreaded Junior.

Kassy and Charlie were both 10 years old. They had gone to grade school together for a few years now and had become good chums. They hung around together in the summers and at school.

It was late August now, and “real” sweet corn was in the stores selling for about 20 or 25 cents a dozen. It was a Friday afternoon, and they were heading to a friend’s house in southeast Granville. They were cutting across the old railroad spur area on the east end of town and then through Dipple’s corn field. This is where Lincolnshire is today and what we called “Danger Hill” when I was a kid. Running through the corn was like a jungle that could swallow you up just like that, but it didn’t keep them from stopping just for the feeling of being in the tall corn.

“Is this the corn that you eat or the corn that they feed pigs?” Kassy shouted over the noise of the rustling corn. Charlie yelled back, “I don’t know, you go ahead and try some.”

Kassy stopped, ripped off an ear and shucked it down. He took a bite, savored it a little, and then took another.“This is really good, really sweet; here, take a bite.”

Charlie plowed back through the corn to his pal, took the ear, ate some and said, “This is really sweet! They sell it down town for about a quarter a dozen, Kass.”

They had found a gold mine.

Saturday morning, at about sun up, Kassy and Charlie were in that field, with Kassy’s wooden slat sided wagon. They loaded it to the hilt. They had it so full that Kassy had to pull, and Charlie had to push. They had a cardboard sign on both sides that said, SWEET CORN 15¢ A DOZEN, a nickel to a dime less than anyone in town. A nickel to a dime then, was almost a

dollar today. They found a good spot on McCoy Street, the business street, and started selling that corn like gang busters.

They made about 10 passes that day with about eight dozen a load. It was about four and a half blocks from McCoy Street east to Dipples’s field.

They ran like hell back and forth and gave no mind to what anyone else thought; two kids moving a wagon full of corn up and down the street. It was close to supper time, and they called it quits.

They had almost $6 each.

They were rich. The boys split the loot and headed home.

When Kassy got home, the worm turned. His mother, Lottie, started in first.

“Junior, the phone has been ringing off the hook with people calling and asking about buying sweet corn. We don’t have any sweet corn.

They have been saying you have been selling sweet corn. Packingham called and wanted to buy some. She heard it was the best sweet corn anyone has and was a dime less than what they sell it for at the grocery store.

What do you know about this?”

Kassy had all this money, already burning a hole in his pocket, and his mom was destroying the dream. What had he done? They just sold a few ears of corn that some farmer wouldn’t miss, made a lot of people happy, and had more money than they could imagine.

He stuttered it out, “Mom, a, we just found all of this corn and tried to make a little money selling it,” and then finally he told her the whole story. She chewed him out good and went on and on about how did she, a Christian woman, deserve this and wait until your father comes home.

“You’re going to call Mr. Dipple up tomorrow and tell him the whole story, and if anyone else calls you’re going to tell them too and give the money back also,” said Lottie.

Kassy’s head was hanging. His dad, Charles Sr. came home. He worked for the railroad on the Rock Island line. Lottie told him the whole story.

Charles Jr. anticipated the strap. His dad just looked at him, their eyes locked.

Junior could see disgust and then something like understanding. His father just shook his head and almost smiled.

“Well, I guess you gave it to him good already, Mom, and he won’t do that again will you son?” holding out his hand with a “gimme motion” and a look that said it all. Kassy shook his head no and went upstairs to get his dream.

“I don’t think farmer Dipple is going to miss those few ears of corn, and I’ll square it with him anyway” said Kassy’s dad.

Charles Sr. would talk to Mr. Dipple and give him a $10. Dipple would probably give him the “what do mean” stern look for a minute and then have a good laugh.

Kassy didn’t get a whipping. He learned something from just that one look from his father — shame. He realized his dad was very human. He didn’t even think about making those few bushels record price-breakers for farmer Dipple now.

My father had many such tales he told us, and even though one would think he was always in trouble, if you listened to them all, he was just a boy growing up in tough times. You never know what’s down the road for you. Charles H. Kassabaum was Putnam County Treasurer from 1966 to 1994. I’ll be back with Richard Widmark, next time.

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Birth Announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 8.

Announcements run every Saturday.

Kindergarten and preschool registration in Dalzell DALZELL — Dalzell Grade School will hold its preschool 3-year old and 4-year old and kindergarten registration Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 20. Registration will take place in the school office from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

Children must be at least 3 years of age on or before Sept. 1, to register for preschool and 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, to register

for kindergarten. A certified copy of the birth certificate (obtained from the county courthouse in which the child was born) and social security number must be presented when the child is registered. Hospital birth certificates cannot be accepted.

Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and no fees will be collected until registration in August. Health and eye examination

forms will be handed out and must be completed by the first day of school. A dental examination and a copy of a lead screening risk assessment are also required for children entering kindergarten.

If you cannot make it to the school during registration week, call the school office at 815-663-8821 and forms will be mailed.

Princeton Christian Academy opens registration PRINCETON — Princeton Christian Academy will officially open its 2015-16 registration for new students during the week of Feb. 23-27.

The school invites any families interested in PCA to visit classes, examine the curriculum and tour the facility at any time prior to or during that week to prepare for the registration process. The school is now open for viewing nearly every Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., although it is advised to call ahead to avoid any schedule conflicts.

Princeton Christian Academy offers classes for children in preschool through eighth grade with a full range of curriculum and activities. Besides the core subjects of math, science, language arts and history, the Academy also offers Bible, Spanish, computer, art, music and speech/drama for all grade levels. Two plays a year are performed by the students, as well as several other concerts and presentations. Students compete in volleyball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, track and Scho-

lastic Bowl, as well as in academic competitions of creative writing, spelling, speech, art, music and science.

Princeton Christian Academy is located two and one-half miles northeast of Princeton on Route 34. Families are encouraged to view the school at any time, in preparation for registration on Feb. 23. Class sizes are limited to 15 and current students have been in the registration process since Jan. 26, so consequently classes may fill quickly.

Edible car contest scheduled for Feb. 25 OGLESBY — At Illinois Valley Community College the best cars taste good and have a short shelf life — at least for the 10th annual Edible Car Contest at noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the cafeteria.

Student teams are constructing cars, actually vehicles that look something like cars or trucks, entirely from food. Imagine a car body made from a cucumber or a hot dog and wheels from pinwheel pasta or cookies.

Dorene Verucchi, computer aided design program coordinator, said the contest highlights National Engineers Week.

“We want students to see engineering is fun and that it allows them to be creative,” she said.

The contest also targets women by requiring at least one member of each team to be female.

“Engineering groups and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are working to encourage more young women to enter engineering and other science and math-related fields,” Verucchi said.

Student teams will compete for prizes in a number of categories including design, creativity and speed. High school teams are encouraged to enter; they will be eligible for prizes in most of the categories and also in a special

category just for them.

IVCC students will compete in special categories, such as nutritional value, which are related to areas they are studying, and student organizations are being encouraged to enter teams. IVCC faculty and staff are competing in a special category.

For the speed prizes, cars must be able to roll down a ramp about 3 feet long.

Cars will be low tech, but the timing mechanisms will definitely be high tech.

Under the guidance of program coordinator Jim Gibson, electronics students are designing, programming and building a programmable logic controller (PLC) to time track speed.

The control will be connected to a computer running Rockwell Automated software. The timing setup will utilize a reflective photo eye at the start and an emitter and receiver photo eye at the finish.

The contest is open to the public. Entry blanks can be submitted through 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, and cars must be checked in by that time.

Last year, 79 students competed on 26 teams. For the third year in a row, Hall High School teams dominated the speed competition, taking first and third prizes.

With firsts in creativity,

Bingo planned — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Community Notes Chili, soup supper Tickets available PRINCETON — 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.

Free movie night WYANET — A free family movie night, sponsored by the Wyanet United Methodist Church, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21, at the church, 112 W. Main St. in Princeton. The movie will be “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Refreshments will be served after the movie.

SPRING VALLEY — “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 Hall, Princeton City Hall and JFK School 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 815303-4327.

Tablet class OHIO — The Ohio Public Library will sponsor a tablet basics class from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. This class requires pre-registration at the library. Another tablet class will be offered at a later date.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 14, to Diane and David Lewis. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 95th birthday to Delbert “Klink” Morris on Saturday, Feb. 14. From your family and friends.

• Happy 67th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 14, to Paul and Irene Hildebrand. From your friends.

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This sleek eggplant sporting a graham cracker spoiler was the overall winner in IVCC’s Edible Car Contest last year.

The Feb. 25 contest is open to IVCC and high school teams. most likely to run, and a special math category, an IVCC team was the overall winner.

The contest, sponsored by the workforce development division and the Making Industry Meaningful In College (MIMIC) project, was developed with support from an NSF grant.

Verucchi said the contest provides students an opportunity to experience the practical applications of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in an exciting team exercise.

“Designing a car from food requires the use of math and science in a creative framework,” said Verucchi, noting the Hall students who have been

so successful in the speed competition are calculus students.

In 2013, IVCC received its third nomination for a prestigious Bellwether Award for its edible car contests. The national award recognizes outstanding and innovative community college projects. In 2012, the IVCC contest was one of 10 finalists.

Contest entry blanks, rules and photos of past winners are available at www.ivcc.edu/ediblecar and information is available from Verucchi at 815224-0221 and Gibson at 815-224-0453.

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Philippes to note 50th wedding anniversary 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 with a family dinner at their house Sunday.

They are the parents of three daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Beschorner of Henry, Debra Rossler of Princeton and Sandra (David) Nordstrom of Princeton. They also have Photo contributed

Elks name Teen of the Month for January Bureau County teens were honored Jan. 16 at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. January representatives are (front row, from left) Autumn Bousum of Ohio, Joseph Kim of St. Bede, Joshua Mead of Bureau Valley, Joshua Wray of Princeton, and Riley Francis of Bureau Valley; and (back row, second from left) Katie Burkman of Hall, Michael Martin of Hall, Conner Lamkin of LaMoille, Jack Brady of St. Bede and Malena Wheeler of Princeton. They are pictured with Penny Best. Not pictured is Jocelyn Salazar of DePue. Kim, Mead and Wray were named the Teens of the Month. The teen representatives were chosen by their schools based on their character, leadership, scholarship, service and community service.

WIU graduates MACOMB/MOLINE — Western Illinois University has announced the names of students who received degrees after the 2014 fall semester.

Local students are: Jacob Pratt of Arlington graduated cum laude with a degree in instructional simulation and games; Mickey Davis of Princeton graduated with a degree in political science; Matthew Smith of Princeton graduated with a degree in law enforcement and justice administration; Spencer Byrd graduated with a degree in education specialist and educational leadership; and Eli VanAutreve of Tiskilwa graduated with a degree in general studies.

NIU graduates DEKALB — Northern Illinois University has announced its 2014 fall semester graduates. Area students who received degrees are Cynthia Salazar of DePue and Natasha Jensen of Bureau.

Births Announced Liles Derek and Jodi (Judd) Liles of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Jersey Lynne, born Feb. 4 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 18 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Rylee and Katelyn. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Cheri Judd. Paternal grandparents are Norm Liles, and Butch and Sandy Vankeulen. Great-grandparents are Betty Fay-Deliath, Robert Judd and Ron Moriarty. She was born on her great-grandma Betty’s birthday.

Mitchum Joshua Mitchum and Meaghan Mills of Standard are the parents of a son, Brantley Ian, born Feb. 5 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jonathan and Tonya Mills of Standard. Paternal grandparents are Arin and Gerry Toolin, and Bartie and Sonya Mitchum of South Carolina.

Scrimsher Caleb Scrimsher and Amanda Poff of Tiskilwa are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Mae, born Feb. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed

8 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Andrew, 11, and Elliott, 6. Maternal grandparent is Jerry Poff of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Scrimsher of Tiskilwa, and John Scrimsher and Jayne Horton of Wyanet. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Boudreau and Russell Poff.

Bantista Joel and Marie (Tang) Bantista of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Maya Rose, born Feb. 6 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandmother is Rita Arriaga of Florid.

Paternal grandparents are Terri Bantista of Spring Valley and Edward Bantista of Hoffman Estates. Great-grandmother is Alice Brady of Spring Valley.

Garcia Eirodel and Guadalupe (Perez) Garcia of Peru are the parents of a daughter, Zoey, born Feb. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. She was welcomed home by a sister, Genesis, 9. Maternal grandparents are Maria and Jacinto Perez of Los Angeles, Calif. Paternal grandparents are Eirodel Sr. and Petra Garcia of Fantana, Calif.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Philippe eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ana Egge to perform at Princeton Coffeehouse

By Carmen R. Heflin Special to the BCR

PRINCETON — On Saturday, March 28, the Princeton Coffeehouse will host Ana Egge, a Saskatchewan-born and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter. The Princeton Coffeehouse is located in the Open Prairie UCC Church at 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.; the doors open at 7 p.m.

Egge has released seven albums. Her most recent record, “Bad Blood,” was released on Aug. 23, 2011.

Steve Earle served as the album’s producer, and the sessions were done in Woodstock, N.Y., at Levon Helm’s studio.

In previous interviews, Earle described, “Ana Egge’s songs are low and lonesome, big squarestare noir ballads, which she plays on a guitar she built with her own two hands and sings like she’s telling us her deepest, darkest secrets.”

The songs featured on the “Bad Blood” were writ-

ten while Egge was coping with family members suffering from mental illness.

“Bad Blood” has been described as conveying compassion and hope for redemption.

Egge has toured and shared the stage with Lucinda Williams, Ralph Stanley, John Prine, Ron Sexsmith, Shawn Colvin, Joan Armatrading, Iris Dement, Richard Thompson, George Jones and many more.

The Princeton Coffeehouse has been host to some of North America’s best acoustic musicians for more than 20 years.

The Coffeehouse is an intimate venue notable for its diverse calendar. Shows are held monthly, typically on the fourth Saturday, except for the months of June, July and December.

Tickets will be sold at the door. Fair trade coffee, tea, cold non-alcoholic beverages and homemade desserts are available at every performance.

For more information visit, www.princetoncoffeehouse.com.

Fundraiser planned PERU — 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. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 815-663-2085.

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By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

OTTAWA — Hall coach Brian Holman has had a whirlwind week.

He and his wife, Abby, welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Quinn, their first child born Sunday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, he watched his Lady Devil basketball team ride the big game of Ellie Herrmann (30 points) to a 54-37 win over Ottawa Marquette to reach the regional championship.

The next night, the Lady Devils played themselves to the brink of a regional championship before falling to top-seeded Putnam County 29-23.

“We had our chances, and that’s all you can ask for in a regional championship.

Sometimes you get your chance, and you don’t win.

They kept fighting. Everything was going against us for awhile, and they fought back.” Holman said.

The regional was the third straight for PC under coach Jim Barnett, the first

Marquette Regional Thursday’s finals: Putnam County 29, Hall 23.

At a glance: The difference for PC was a 6-0 run with the last two points of first half and first four of the second. PC wins its third straight regional title, its first in 2A. Next: PC (20-8) advances to the Hall Sectional to face Bureau Valley (15-13) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. in 2A. The Lady Panthers will face Bureau Valley in the Hall Sectional at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17.

“We’ve had a tremendous bout of talent here with these last two classes, and one of things with this class, it’s kind of their time to make their mark,” Barnett said. “A lot of of people didn’t think we we’re capable of doing it, especially going up to 2(A). It motivated them a little bit to work. We had our ups and downs this year, but they buckled down and

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Hall’s Hunter Galassi shoots over a pack of PC defenders in Thursday’s regional finals at Ottawa Marquette. PC won 29-23.

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

The Bureau Valley Storm celebrate their regional championship win at Fulton Thursday, defeating TRAC rival Sterling Newman 57-52 in overtime.

Storm topples Comets for regional crown

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

FULTON — Athleticism, determination and desire.

The 2015 Bureau Valley Storm regional champions have all three.

In their first regional finals appearance since the 2009-10 season, the No. 2-seeded Bureau Valley Storm turned it up a notch during a thrilling 57-52 overtime victory against Sterling Newman to emerge as the Fulton Regional champions.

With 28 seconds to play, senior forward Heaven Bennett grabbed her 16th rebound of the game and put it back up for her 25th point of the game, a regional championship winner.

“I had a conversation with her (Bennett) yesterday and said, ‘You’re not going to be able to come out of the game, and if you play like you’re capable of, we’re going to win’ and we did,” Gonigam said.

Bennett and the Storm have now left their mark on school history.

“I’m just so happy for these girls; when they were freshman they came into our gym at BV, and they said that they wanted to hang a banner. I am so happy that they were able to accomplish that” Tiffany Gonigam • BV coach “I’m just so happy for these girls; when they were freshman they came into our gym at BV, and they said that they wanted to hang a banner. I am so happy that they were able to accomplish that. It feels so good, and they’ve worked so hard for this. And to see the excitement on their faces is worth it,” Gonigam said.

Fulton Regional Thursday’s finals: Bureau Valley 57, Newman 52 (OT).

At a glance: Heaven Bennett scored 25 points, including the game-winning basket on a putback in overtime.

The Storm captured their first regional championship in five years, avenging a loss to Newman in the regional volleyball finals.

Next: The Storm (15-13) advance to the Hall Sectional to face Putnam County (20-8) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Suffering a regional championship defeat in volleyball to the Comets last fall has made this victory even sweeter.

“During volleyball season, they beat us, and we just came back and got revenge. And it feels unbelievable,” Bennett said.

Late in the third quarter, the Comets grabbed a 31-24 lead on a

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Three Rivers changing course, again Football divisions will be divided by size

By Patrick Mason, Ty Reynolds Shaw Media Service

The idea of the Three Rivers Conference looking different for the 2015-16 school year is old news.

The conference voted last spring to eliminate divisions for all sports other than football for the 2015-16 school year.

On Thursday, Feb. 12, a committee approved more changes in an effort to satisfy members and quell rumors of schools defecting to other conferences.

The major change is in football where the North and South divisions will be abandoned in favor of divisions based on enrollment.

The six largest schools – Erie-Prophetstown, Hall, Kewanee, Newman, Princeton, Sherrard and St. Bede — will compete in one division. Those enrollments take into consideration Newman and St. Bede having a multiplier applied to each school’s enrollment by the IHSA since both are non-boundaried schools.

The second division will consist of Amboy, Bureau Valley, Fulton, Morrison, Orion, Riverdale and Rockridge.

“It really makes no difference to us the schedule is going to be tough either way,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said.

Josh Knuth, the athletic director at Fulton, was one of the members of the committee to

vote on the changes.

“The ultimate goal is to make things as even and as long-lasting as possible,” Knuth said.

“You don’t want one or two teams dominating the conference, so you want things to be as competitive as possible.”

Newman athletic director and head football coach Mike Papoccia echoed the wishes to keep the conference intact. Newman won the Three Rivers North last season with a 6-0 record.

“I just hope this keeps, we already had one or two schools that contemplated leaving, and I hope this satisfies everybody,” Papoccia said. “I hate seeing someone leave. We worked hard to get it to 15 teams, and I know talking from the AD standpoint, the conference has been working great. We just tweaked some

Three Rivers football divisions Big school division

Students Class 2014 Erie-P’town 490 3A 6-4 Hall 392 2A 8-3 Kewanee 532 3A 0-9 Newman 396* 3A 11-1 Princeton 549 3A 3-6 Sherrard 480 3A 2-7 St. Bede 495* 3A 6-4

Small school division

Students Class 2014 Amboy 325 2A 5-5 B. Valley 219 2A 4-5 Fulton 292 1A 6-4 Morrison 324 2A 1-8 Orion 310 2A 7-4 Riverdale 308 2A 0-9 Rockridge 384 2A 10-2

* Non-boundaried schools enrollments multiplied by IHSA of the stuff to make it big-school, small-school football.”

In football, the non-division crossover games will be determined by record. The top three teams in one division will play top three teams in the other division the next two seasons.

It was also decided that the conference will revert to East and West divisions for all other sports after the 2015-16 school year.

Some schools were uncomfortable with the amount of trav-

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Lady Bruins fall to Putnam County

From Page 11 stepback jumper by sophomore guard Kelsey Simpson. A torrid 13-0 run set up by getting the ball into the high post by the Storm was finished off on a rebound and lay-in by junior guard Savannah Dean to put the Storm on top 37-31 with 7:29 to play.

“If we could get the ball to the high post, we were going to have someone open,” Gonigam said. “A lot of times it was Heaven, but our guards cut to the basket hard or could also stay in position behind the line for a kick-back, which was kind of nice.”

Five lead changes and three ties over 6:30 of play in the fourth, put Comet senior guard Julie Hurd at the free throw line with 14 seconds to play and the Storm up by one. Hurd knocked down one-of-two to knot the game 47-47 and send the game into overtime.

Bennett’s 25 points and 16 rebounds for a double double were game highs, while senior center Carlie Bickett added 10 boards and six points. Senior forward Irini Petros also made her presence felt with a game-high five assists.

“I was so tired (going into overtime). I knew if I didn’t leave it all out on the floor we wouldn’t win, and we all left it out on the floor, and we deserved that win,” Bennett said.

Simpson paced the Comets with 23 points and five rebounds, both of

PC From Page 12 showed what this group is capable of doing. So they get to go out as seniors with a regional of their own.”

Holman and Barnett chatted before the game how each had been playing good every other game. On this night, their teams locked into a defensive battle.

Hall used a 9-0 run late in the second quarter to close within 18-16.

Herrmann and Emily Hoscheid each had two free throws; Hunter Galassi hit a two; and Rena Barroso connected with a trey.

That rally, however, would prove to be the Lady Devils’ real last gasp.

PC scored the last two points of the first half and the first four of the second half to go up 24-16.

The Lady Panthers took a 27-21 lead into the fourth quarter with each team scoring only two points over the final eight minutes. Hall got within 28-23 with a pair of free throws with 33.3 second remaining but would not score again.

After scoring a career-high 30

Scoreboard Basketball

High school girls Shabbona 1A Regional Thursday: Title - (1) Amboy 54, (2) Indian Creek 38.

Polo 1A Regional WEDNESDAY: (1) Prophetstown 40, (4) Erie 24. (2) AFC 62, (3) Eastland 58.

FRIDAY: Title - (1) Prophetstown vs.

(2) AFC, 7 p.m.

Somonauk 1A Regional WEDNESDAY: (1) Newark 54, (4) GSW 20. (2) Serena 42, (3) Somonauk 30.

FRIDAY: Title - (1) Newark vs. (2) Serena, 7 p.m.

Woodhull 1A Regional Wednesday: (1) Annawan 76, (4) AlWood 34.

(4) Galva 51, (3) Wethersfield 33.

Thursday: Title - (1) Annawan 63, (4) Galva 45.

Flanagan 1A Regional Thursday: Title - (1) Roanoke 37, Flanagan 26.

Pecatonica 1A Sectional Monday, Feb. 16: Game 1 - Winners Polo, Dakota regionals, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17: Game 2 - Durand vs. Galena regional winner, 7 p.m.

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Bureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett eyes the bucket at Fulton Thursday. Her basket in overtime lifted the Storm to a 57-52 win. which led her squad.

BV travels to the Spring Valley Hall sectional to take on the Putnam County Panthers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

“We played them in the first tournament up in Princeton, and we’ve learned a lot and developed a lot; I’m sure they have too,” Gonigam Wednesday against Marquette, Herrmann was held to nine Thursday on 2 of 8 shooting from the floor. Emily Hoscheid chipped in six points with 10 rebounds.

“We knew if we could keep Herrmann from getting 30, we were going to be all right,” Barnett joked.

Holman said allowing only 29 points in a regional championship is “exactly what we want.” However, the Lady Devils couldn’t get much going offensively.

“It’s one of those games where their layups are a little stronger; they bounce off the rim. Nothing against the girls because they played their hearts out,” Holman said. “They did everything they could. It’s one of those you have to learn from. Putnam’s very experienced, very well coached. They’ve been in this situation before. It’s something our girls will get from this.”

“I’m awfully proud we made it because you can’t get used to it until you’ve made it ... We’ll come back next year and try it again all over again.”

All in all, it was a great first year for Holman, who will soon do it all over again with the Hall softball program.

Thursday, FEB. 19: Title - winners 3-4, 7 p.m.

Roanoke 1A Sectional Monday, FEB. 16: Game 1 - Annawan (20-7) vs. Roanoke, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, FEB. 17: Game 2 - Amboy (27-1) vs. Somonauk regional winner, 7 p.m.

Thursday, FEB. 19: Title - winners 3-4, 7 p.m.

IVCC Super-sectional Monday, Feb. 23: Winners Pecatonica, Roanoke sectionals, 7 p.m.

Fulton 2A Regional Thursday: Title - (2) Bureau Valley 57, (5) Sterling Newman 52 (OT).

Bureau Valley 12 8 15 12 10 - 57 Newman 13 9 9 16 5 - 52 BV (15-13): Reuter 1-5 (0-1) 0-0 2, Kepner 5-12 (2-3) 5-11 17, Hoffert 0-1 0-4 0, Bennett 10-14 5-8 25, Petros 1-3 0-1 2, Moreland 0-4 0-0 0, Dean 2-8 (0-3) 1-6 5, Bickett 3-3 0-2 6, Wirth 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-50 (2-7) 11-32 57. Fouls: 17 (Reuter 5). Rebounds: 49 (Bennett 16, Bickett 8, Dean 6, Kepner 5), Assists: 11 (Petros 4, Dean 3, Bickett 3. Steals: 8 (Bickett 3, Kepner 2), Blocks: 3 (Bennett 2, Hoffert). Turnovers: 23, Newman 18.

NEWMAN (9-19): Trujillo 1-10 (0-2) 1-2 3, Schmitt 4-8 (1-1) 2-2 11, Simpson 8-15 (3-7) 4-5 23, Jensen 2-5 0-0 4,

said. “I think it will be a pretty good matchup. They have some pretty good size and shooters ... Wow, we won the regionals ... I’m so excited.

I know that’s the next one on the schedule, but we’re just going to enjoy this one for the weekend.”

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Hall 2A Sectional AT A GLANCE: Kankakee Bishop McNamara, the No. 1 ranked team in 2A, heads the field at the Hall Sectional. The Irish (23-4) will face Stillman Valley, which knocked out top-seed Byron 56-52 in the Winnebago regional finals, at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. Bishop Mac was a 71-22 regional winner over Beecher at Braidwood. Byron had been receiving votes in the AP 2A Poll ... Bureau Valley and PC will meet Tuesday in a rematch of the championship game of the Princeton Holiday Tournament in November. PC won the first matchup 38-29.

BCR pick: Bishop Mac over BV.

“I told them they trusted a 29-year-old man they’d never met and in six months they found a way to become a good basketball team,” he said. “It’s been a heckuva year, and there’s a lot of good things to come for Hall basketball.”

Margaret Voss had eight points for PC and Annie Miller added seven.

Looking ahead to sectionals, Barnett said the Lady Panthers have to make their free throws, play defense and take care of the ball.

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Conboy 1-8 0-0 2, Hurd 1-7 (0-3) 5-9 7, Hadden 1-2 0-2 2. Totals: 18-55 (4-13) 12-20 52. Fouls: 22 (Schmitt, Simpson, Jensen 5t). Rebounds: 32 (Simpson 6, Trujillo 5, Jensen 5). Assists: 10 (Trujillo 4). Steals: 10 (Hurd 4, Schmitt 3).

Turnovers: 18.

• Three-Point Showdown qualifiers: Kaylee Anderson (West Carroll), Larkin Goodman (Morrison), Irini Petros (BV), Faith Kennedy (Fulton).

Marquette 2A Regional Wednesday: (1) Putnam County 38, (4) St. Bede 35.

(3) Hall 54, (2) Marquette 37.

Thursday: Title - (1) Putnam County 29, (3) Hall 23.

Hall 7 9 5 2 - 23 Putnam County 13 7 7 2 - 29 HALL: Herrmann 2-8 (1-2) 4-6 9, Lechner 0-0 0-0 0, A. Hoscheid 0-3 0-0 0, E. Hoscheid 2- 11 2-3 6, Barroso 1-6 (1-4) 0-0 3, Galassi 1-7 1-2 3, Lusietto 1-6 0-2 2. Totals: 7-41 (2-6) 7-15 23.

Fouls: 15. Rebounds: 26 (E. Hoscheid 10, Herrmann 8). Turnovers: 17. Steals: 7 (Galassi 3, Herrmann 2). blocked shots: 1 (Lusietto).

PC: Rehn 0-2 (0-1) 1-4 1, Hoage 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, Smoode 1-3 0-0 2, Miller 2-8 (2-5) 1-3 7 4, Warren 1-3 (0-1) 1-2 3, Veronda 2-7 (0-4) 1-2 5, A. Voss 4-5 0-0 8, M. Voss 1-3 1-2 3. Totals: 11-32 (2-11) 5-13 29. Fouls:14. Rebounds: 21 (Veronda 5, M. Voss 5). Turnovers: 19.

Steals: 7 (M. Voss 3, Warren 2). Blocked shots: 1 (M. Voss 1).

3-POINT CONTEST QUALIFIERS: Julia Pohard (St. Bede) 10, Kendall Kaufman (Marquette) 7, Lydia Warren (PC) 7, Chase Ludford (SB) 7.

St. Bede 6 4 12 13 - 35 Purtnam County 5 14 8 11 - 38 ST. BEDE (8-23): Pohar 2 0-0 4, Sickley 0 0-0 0, Perona 0 0-0 0, Ludford 1 0-0 2, Postula 2 0-0 4, Morrow 4 (1) 2-2 11, Phegley 0 0-1 0, Bima 6 2-2 14, Lau 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 (1) 4-5 35. Fouls: 15. Rebounds: 28. Turnover: PC: Rehn 3 3-6 9, Smoode 0 0-0 0, Miller 1 2-3 4, Warren 0 0-0 0, Veronda 2 (1) 0-0 5, M. Voss 1 0-0 2, A. Voss 9 0-2 18. Totals: 16 (1) 5-11 38. Fouls:12.

Rebounds: 31.

Knoxville 2A Regional Thursday: Title - (2) Knoxville 63, (1) Monmouth-Roseville 52.

Sherrard 2A Regional FRIDAY: Title - (1) Sherrard vs. (2) Rockridge, 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 74, (2) Beecher 39.

The St. Bede Lady Bruins left it on the court Wednesday, Feb. 11. They just came up a little short.

Top-seeded Putnam County held off the Lady Bruins 38-35 to advance to the championship game.

Down 19-10, the Lady Bruins closed with 27-22 at the end of the third quarter. PC held a 34-28 lead with three minutes remaining, but the Lady Bruins rallied within 36-35 on a outback by Hanna Bima with 10 seconds left.

St. Bede, however, did not get another shot off.

“We definitely left it all on the floor. So very proud of the girls effort all night long,” SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said.

“Would probably like to change just a few things that may or may not have made a difference but can’t do that now. We had some good shots that didn’t fall; gave up some easy points to them; but that’s the game.

“We had our chances in the end – didn’t get a last shot off, but definitely had a chance that I thought we would have gotten them.”

Bima led the Lady Bruins (8-23) with 14 points, and Gabbie Morrow added 11. For PC, Allison Voss had 18 points.

McGunnigal praised the leadership of his two seniors, Emma Perona and Tristin Phegley.

“Ever since they were named captains, they took ownership of that title and made this team in their image – closeknit, playing for each other and having fun,” he said. “They hopefully made this the best year for themselves and will have many, many bits and pieces they can take with them to help them

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St. Bede’s Gabbie Morrow fires away against Putnam County in Wednesday’s regional action. achieve success in what they do next.”

On Monday, Feb. 9, St. Bede trailed Princeton 16-14 at halftime but outscored the Tigresses 13-3 down the stretch to post a 42-31 win.

St. Bede’s Julia Pohar made 10 of 15 attempts to lead all competitors in the Three-Point Showdown.

Teammate Chase Ludford also advanced.

Clippers win regional: Top-seeded Amboy downed host Indian Creek 54-38 to claim the 1A regional crown at Shabbona Thursday. Delaney Wilhelm led the Clippers with 13 points.

The Clippers (27-1) will face the winner of the Somonauk Regional (held Friday) at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Roanoke Sectional.

Bravettes win regional: Defending state champ Annawan won its sixth straight regional title, defeating Galva 63-45 Thursday at Woodhull.

Sisters Morgan (27) and Jayde (21) combined for 48 points.

The Bravettes (22-8) advance to the Roanoke Sectional to face the host Rockets at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.

Winnebago 2A Regional Thursday, Feb. 12: Title - (1) Stilman Valley 56, (2) Byron 52.

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High school boys At Princeton (freshmen) Princeton 59, St. Bede 33. PHS: Nave 21, Schenck 15, Parry 12, Wright 2 Pinter 2. SB: Wamhoff 9, Pszyka 6, Dannis 6, Cook 4.

create. The Eest-west divisions allows for less travel.

“The east-west alignment allows for some of the newer schools [in the conference] to face some of the older schools,” Knuth said.

“It also is the best option in terms of travel. It’s less travel time and distance than north-south divisions, or everybody playing everybody else.”

Junior college At Moline WOMEN: Black Hawk West 72, IVCC 55. IVCC: Near 17, Porter 14,, Mauck 13, Leninger 7, Herrmann 2, Kingen 2.

MEN: Black Hawk West 56, IVCC 55.

IVCC: Soderholm 19, Johnson 16.

Junior high girls At Buda (Feb. 9) 7th grade BV South 29, Bradford 11 .BVS: Birkey 12, Primo 6, Wirth 7.

8th grade: BV South 32, Bradford 8.

BVS: Barnett 1, Endress 7, Williams 6.

At Kewanee (Feb. 10) 7th grade: BVS 29, Wethersfield 9.

BVS: Primo 15, Nordstrom 6, Birkey 4.

8th grade: Wethersfield 34, BVS 32.

BVS: Barnett 13, Endress 10, Thomas 7.

At DePue (Feb. 12) 7th grade: BVS won by forfeit.

8th grade: BVS won. BVS: Barnett 18, Endress 16, Mares 2, Mathas 1, Williams 3.

• BVS 7th finished first in BVEC (133, 8-1). BVS 8th finished first in BVEC

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(15-1, 9-0).

BVEC Tournament at Ohio FRIDAY: Game 1 - (8) Ohio vs, (9) Neponset SATURDAY: Game 2 - (4) LaMoille (5-3) vs. (5) Bradford (5-3), 10 a.m.

Game 3 - (2) BV North (7-1) vs. (7) DePue (2-6), 11:15 a.m. Game 4 - (1) BV South vs. Game 1 winner, 12:30 p.m.

Game 5 - (3) Ladd (5-3) vs. (6) Malden (3-5), 1:45 p.m.

TUESDAY: Game 6 - winners 2-4, 6:15 p.m. Game 7 - winners 3-5, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: third place 5, Title 6:15 p.m.

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Soil — life’s foundation “Out of the long list of nature’s gifts to man, none is perhaps so utterly essential to human life as soil.” — Hugh Hammond Bennett Soil is one of the four elements we cannot live without — soil, water, air and sunlight. It is essential for life.

World Soil Day and the kick-off of the International Year of Soils was celebrated on Dec. 5, recognizing soil as being a vital contributor to an ecosystem’s functioning and to food, water and energy security.

Why is there such importance being placed on soil? With the world’s population growing, farmers have to grow more food with the same acres or less.

By helping the soil stay as healthy as possible, farmers around the world will be able to achieve it. One of the best ways to help boost the health of soil is to encourage the presence of earthworms, millipedes and millions of microorganisms.

Did you know there are more organisms in one tablespoon of healthy soil than there are people on earth? So,

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how do these organisms help with soil health?

And why will increased soil health mean higher yields?

Those critters help distribute organic matter throughout the soil profile and can break down plant and crop residue. This process increases the tilth, or structure of the soils, and builds up organic matter. Increased tilth and strengthened structure improve water infiltration.

Higher levels of organic matter mean more nutrients and moisture are readily available for uptake by your crops.

There are a number of different activities and practices that can help encourage soil health: Keep the soil covered as much as possible (residue management); disturb the soil as little as possible (no-till); keep plants growing throughout the year to feed the soil (cover crops); and

diversify plants grown as much as possible (crop rotation and cover crops).

Cover crops are a popular option producers are using to remove a tillage pass and improve organic matter, among a long list of other benefits. Have you been thinking about trying them but wish there was a way to take out some of the risk?

NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is a great way to do just that. You can try new practices, not just cover crops, to enhance your operation on large or small acreages within the farms you operate.

Fiscal year 2015 applications are due at the close of business Friday, Feb 27. For more information, visit http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/ il/programs/financial/ csp/, stop by our office at 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, or call us at 815-875-8732, ext.

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Erika Turner is the district conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

USDA to release new long-term agricultural projections WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 10-year agricultural projections Wednesday, Feb. 11.

USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2024 were posted to the Office of the Chief Economist’s (OCE) website at www. usda.gov/oce and available in MS Word and PDF formats. Projections data were available as Excel spreadsheets as well. Selected tables from the projections report were made available on Dec. 18, 2014.

USDA publishes the projections each year in February. The projections are developed by inter-agency committees in USDA, with the Economic Research Service (ERS) having the lead role in the preparation of the report. The new projections cover crop and livestock commodities, agricultural trade and aggregate indicators, such as farm income, through 2024.

The projections do not represent a USDA fore-

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cast, but a conditional, long-run scenario based on specific assumptions about farm policy, weather, the economy and international developments. Normal weather is assumed throughout the projection period. The projections were prepared during October through

December 2014 and reflect the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Background on USDA’s long-term projections and past issues of the report are available on the ERS website at www.ers.usda. gov/topics/farm-economy/agricultural-baseline-projections.aspx.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton High School FFA Chapter received a $2,500 donation from Bureau County farmer David Ohlson and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the students lease 19 acres of farmland from the city to manage on their own.

“We are excited to receive this money to help with this endeavor,” said Princeton High School agriculture instructor and FFA advisor Dan Foes.

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Biggar receives award from Birkey’s Farm Store HENRY — Everett Biggar received an award for 25 years of employment at Birkey’s Farm Store. His first day as a service technician was Jan. 10, 1989.

The company celebrated his milestone at its

annual awards banquet in Bloomington on Jan. 24.

He received a plaque from Birkey’s owners and Henry store manager, Jason Hecht.

Across all 13 Birkey’s store locations, 26 employ-

ees received awards for 570 years of collective service.

Founded in 1954 in Fisher, Birkey’s Farm Store Inc. has been providing a wide range of agricultural and construction equipment for 60 years.

Spring Building Specials Save on Large Agricultural Buildings 60’ x 99’ x 16’ 72’ x 126’ x 18’

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• 250 Pieces of Leftover Farm Equipment Not Sold Friday • 500 Pieces Livestock Equipment • Approx. 250 Lawn & Garden Pieces • Approx. 100 Vehicles • 2 Full Rows of Shop Equipment, Tools & Building Supplies • 100 Pieces of Antique Farm Equipment

For five years, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has collaborated with farmers to donate more than $16.5 million to more than 7,300 community organizations across rural America. This year’s winning farmers will direct another $3.3 million to nonprofits to help fight rural hunger, purchase lifesaving fire and EMS equipment, support ag youth leadership programs, buy much needed classroom resources, and so much more.

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THE BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN Is accepting applications for a part-time INSERTER in our distribution department.

Applicants should be reliable, self-directed, have mechanical ability and able to work flexible hours but generally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, afternoon into evening, approximately 20-25 hours per week. Duties would be to assemble and package newspapers for distribution by machine as well as by hand. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Some lifting is required. Candidate must have a valid driver's license and an excellent work/attendance record.

Applicants will be required to pass pre-hire background, drug and fitness screenings.

Applications are available at the front office of the Bureau County Republican at: 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356.

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THE PRINCETON CLOSET is looking to hire an ASSISTANT MANAGER; this person must be willing & able to give time & talent to the mission of The Princeton Closet. This Assistant Manager must be committed to working together with volunteers of all ages, treating them with respect & dignity.

The position is for 4 days a week; rotating every other Friday & Saturday. The hours are approximately, 8am-4:30pm. Some of the requirements are not limited to, but as follows: -must be able to lift 50lbs.

Repeatedly -responsible for promoting The Closet in public -requires a lot of organizational skills -multi-tasking -computer skills; proficient in word & excel. Starting pay is $9$10/hour depending on experience. Some of the qualifications for this experience would be, but not limited to: -prior management skills -cashier experience. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume to: Church Women United Board, 2026 North Main, Princeton, IL 61356.

Please include in resume 2 references & your availability for interview; am or pm. Deadline for resumes is February 22, 2015.

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We have openings for CNA, Full-time & Parttime 3rd shift, and that includes every other weekend and holiday. We also need help on weekends for 1st & 2nd shifts. Serious inquiries only please.

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Apply in person: Parent Petroleum 300 West Long Street Princeton IL 61356 815-875-6569 Ag View FS, lnc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our Buda location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

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(309-895-2811) SEASONAL HELP 3 days a week.

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

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PUBLIC LAND AUCTION 276.42 Surveyed Acres in Stark County, IL To be Sold in 4 Tracts

THUR., FEB. 19, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M.

Auction to be held at Stark County Courthouse, Toulon, IL Brief Legal: Part of the W ½ of Section 7 T14N R7E, Osceola Township, Stark County, IL Location of land: 3 miles north and 4 1/2 miles west of Bradford, IL TRACT 1: 38.48 Acres; Soils PI 142.4 Corn Rating 192.5 TRACT 2: 79.56 Acres; CRP Acres 1.7 Soils PI 142.1 Corn Rating 192.6 TRACT 3: 80 Acres; CRP Acres 3.6 Soils PI 135.4 Corn Rating 183.9 TRACT 4: 78.38 Acres; CRP Acres 1.3 Soils PI 141.2 Corn Rating 191.6. **Soil information gathered from U of I 811B. Total FSA tillable: 265.98 Acres. FSA will determine amount of tillable acres per tract when parcels are split. CRP Acres are estimated. CRP payments expire 9/30/2020.

2013 Real Estate Taxes to be split: Tax ID#’s 02-07-100-003 & 02-07-300-002 $8,170.93 or $30/Acre Lease is open for 2015 Survey will be proved by SELLER Terms of Sale: Tracts will be offered by the Buyer’s Choice and Privilege Method. This is not an absolute sale. Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. See agent for full terms or go to johnleezer.com.

Disclosure: Broker conducting the sale is also the executor of the Estate of Anna Lee Fuller.

Owner:

ESTATE OF ANNA LEE FULLER

Attorney for seller: Robert H. Rennick, Sr. (309) 286-5921 Broker: John Leezer/Maloof Farm & Land Managing Broker 127 W. Main, Toulon, IL (309) 286-2221 or 309-335-2221 (cell) www.johnleezer.com • john@leezeragency.com

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

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**************** 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.

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PRINCETON 3 bedroom apartment, big kitchen, dishwasher, laundry, porch. No Pets. $695 per month. 815-793-7798

on or before August 10, 2015. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditors claim may be filed on or before the date stated in the notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditors claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

the death of RICHARD BRADLEY. Letters of office were issued on February 10, 2015 to Alma Bradley, 13386 1450 East St., Wyanet, Illinois, independent executor, whose attorney is Michael L. Henneberry, 408 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 10th day of February, 2015.

Michael L. Henneberry, P.C. Attorney for Representative 408 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6561 Attorney No. 3129220 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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

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858 • Homes for Rent 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 VAN ORIN 1 level, nice 3 bedroom home, large living room & kitchen; Also 1 bedroom house, remodeled.

No pets. References & security deposit.

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860 • Farms for Rent DUCK HUNTING GROUND for rent, 8 acre diked duck pond. North of Putnam, south of Goose Pond.

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862 • Business Rentals Wyanet 4,400 square foot restaurant space open.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) Marjorie E. ) Schwabenland, ) deceased ) Case No. 2015-P-07 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marjorie e. Schwabenland of LaMoille, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 30, 2015 to William Schwabenland of 201 Broad Street, PO Box 50, LaMoille, IL 61330 whose attorney is Guilfoyle Law Firm, 1316 Meriden Street, Mendota, IL 61342 Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton IL 61356, or with the representative or both

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION Estate of: ) RICHARD BRADLEY) Deceased No. 15-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of

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.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois, 61356 or with the representatives or both, on or before the 30th day of July, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after has been filed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

KELLY J. GRABILL, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00009 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on March 11, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 303 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LADD, IL 61329 Property Index No. 18-09-437-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-14-00090.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF ) KEWANEE/SHEFFIELD BANKING ) CENTER, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JILLIA NICOLE NORTON n/k/a JILLIA ) NICOLE MINDER, JAMES P. WHITEHURST, ) AMBER L.WHITEHURST, MICHAEL ) HENNEBERRY, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR ) FOR JOHN WARD NORTON, DECEASED, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2014-CH-60 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17834 IL HWY. 40 SHEFFIELD, IL 61361 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above-entitled matter, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on the 24th day of March, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the following described premises and real estate in said judgment, as amended, mentioned, situated in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, thence East along the North line of said Section 3 a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the said centerline 691.8 feet to a point of beginning, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 253.0 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 167.2 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 67.9 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 256.4 feet, thence Southerly at right angles to the last described line 345.9 feet, thence Westerly at right angles to the last described line 423.6 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 25.0 feet to the point of beginning.

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS: A part of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline, to the Easterly line of the right of way for Route 88 to the point of beginning; running thence Easterly 200.80 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right of way; running thence Northerly along said railroad right of way, 25 feet; running thence Westerly 200.80 feet, more or less, to the Easterly line of the right of way for said Route 88; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; AND, Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline approximately 344.80 feet to the a point on the Easterly line of the right of way of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, said point being the point of beginning; running thence Easterly, along an extension of the previously described course, 347.0 feet to a point on the West line of a 3.10-acre tract of land as surveyed by Vance E. Hopper, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor, on September 22, 1986; running thence Northerly along said West line of said 3.10 acre tract, a distance of 25 feet; running thence Westerly, approximately 347.0 feet, to the Easterly line of the right of way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Commonly known as 17834 IL Hwy. 40, Sheffield, Illinois 61361.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Mark Russell, Peoples National Bank of Kewanee/Sheffield Banking Center, 238 West Railroad, Sheffield, Illinois 61361, 1-815-454-2444.

The terms of the sale are: Cash upon date of sale.

The property is improved by: Single-family residence.

The property may not be inspected prior to sale. The Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Dated: February 10, 2015 s/Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Bureau County, Illinois John Isaacson - ARDC #1305700 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY Attorney for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF ) KEWANEE/SHEFFIELD BANKING ) CENTER, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JILLIA NICOLE NORTON n/k/a JILLIA ) NICOLE MINDER, JAMES P. WHITEHURST, ) AMBER L.WHITEHURST, MICHAEL ) HENNEBERRY, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR ) FOR JOHN WARD NORTON, DECEASED, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2014-CH-60 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17834 IL HWY. 40 SHEFFIELD, IL 61361 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above-entitled matter, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on the 24th day of March, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the following described premises and real estate in said judgment, as amended, mentioned, situated in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, thence East along the North line of said Section 3 a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the said centerline 691.8 feet to a point of beginning, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 253.0 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 167.2 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 67.9 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 256.4 feet, thence Southerly at right angles to the last described line 345.9 feet, thence Westerly at right angles to the last described line 423.6 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 25.0 feet to the point of beginning.

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS: A part of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline, to the Easterly line of the right of way for Route 88 to the point of beginning; running thence Easterly 200.80 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right of way; running thence Northerly along said railroad right of way, 25 feet; running thence Westerly 200.80 feet, more or less, to the Easterly line of the right of way for said Route 88; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; AND, Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline approximately 344.80 feet to the a point on the Easterly line of the right of way of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, said point being the point of beginning; running thence Easterly, along an extension of the previously described course, 347.0 feet to a point on the West line of a 3.10-acre tract of land as surveyed by Vance E. Hopper, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor, on September 22, 1986; running thence Northerly along said West line of said 3.10 acre tract, a distance of 25 feet; running thence Westerly, approximately 347.0 feet, to

the Easterly line of the right of way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Commonly known as 17834 IL Hwy. 40, Sheffield, Illinois 61361.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Mark Russell, Peoples National Bank of Kewanee/Sheffield Banking Center, 238 West Railroad, Sheffield, Illinois 61361, 1-815-4542444.

The terms of the sale are: Cash upon date of sale.

The property is improved by: Single-family residence.

The property may not be inspected prior to sale.

The Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Dated: February 10, 2015 s/Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Bureau County, Illinois John Isaacson - ARDC #1305700 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY Attorney for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff; also subject to a one hundred twenty (120) day right of redemption of the United States of America, Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service, from the sale date of this property. A waiver must be requested in care of Attorney John H. Campbell, Asst. United States Attorney, 211 Fulton, Suite 400, Peoria, IL 61602.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW: Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob. Frost Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 Spring Valley; IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-00090.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Spring Valley City Bank ) An Illinois Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Joseph A. Parnell,Justine M. Parnell, ) Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., United States) of America, Department of the Treasury) Internal Revenue Service, unknown owners ) and non-record claimants, or other known ) or unknown occupants, ) Defendants. ) IN CHANCERY NO. 2013-CH-18 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Residential Foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause on November 14, 2013, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Stanley A. Wolf, Jr., Vice President & Loan Officer, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone number (815) 663-2211; B) The common address and other common descriptions, if any, of the real estate is: 109 Prairie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 C) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real estate and the common addresses or other common description if any is: Lots 7 and the West 23 feet of Lot 6, Block 142 in Dalzell’s Fourth Addition to the City of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, except the underlying coal and fireclay with the right to mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises (Tax ID No. 1833-477-014) D) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real estate and the common addresses or other common description if any is: Lots 7 and the West 23 feet of Lot 6, Block 142 in Dalzell’s Fourth Addition to the City of Spring Valley, Bureau Count)’, lllinois, except the underlying coal and fireclay with the right to mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises (Tax ID No. 1833-477-014) E) The property will not be open for inspection F) The time and place of the sale are: March 11, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356 G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24 hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

KELLY J. GRABILL, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00009 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on March 11, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN IN BLOCK TWELVE IN THE VILLAGE OF LADD, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY, WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID PREMISES, AND SUBJECT TO LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 303 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LADD, IL 61329 Property Index No. 18-09-437-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the

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

The court hearing will be held on April 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main, Princeton, Bureau County, in Courtroom #210. /s/Patricia Ann Olds Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2015.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 30, 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 D & E located at 421 B Street, Buda, IL 61314.

Dated this 30th day of January, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Spring Valley City Bank vs Parnell, et al Bureau County Circuit Court Cause No. 13-CH-18 Residential property situated at 109 Prairie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the Bureau County Sheriff on March 11, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356. The terms of the sale are 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney Property is sold ‘“AS IS”.

Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any; and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff; also subject to a one hundred twenty (120) day right of redemption of the United States of America, Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service, from the sale date of this property. A waiver must be requested in care of Attorney John H. Campbell, Asst. United States Attorney, 211 Fulton, Suite 400, Peoria, IL 61602.

For further information contact Stanley A. Wolf, Jr., Vice President, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone (815) 663-2211.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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RICHARD & INEZ HALE FOR MASTEN HALE; RICHARD & INEZ HALE FOR JEANETTE HALE; ED & JEAN CALDWELL FOR SHARON LEBAHN; ED & JEAN CALDWELL FOR RAY MAGNUSON; ED & JEAN CALDWELL FOR MARILYN GAYLORD; DEB WOOD FOR ELMER WOOD; DEB WOOD FOR KENNETH & ALBERTA WILSON; REX & ROSZAN CONGER FOR WAYNE CONGER; REX & ROSZAN CONGER FOR PEARL CONGER; REX & ROSZAN CONGER FOR GINA CONGER; REX & ROSZAN CONGER FOR LEE KEYES; JAN EDGERLEY FOR COSETTE & KATHRYN CHAMBERLIN; BETTY MOUNT FOR NICK MOUNT; NYLA ARNOLD FOR TOM VELON; NYLA ARNOLD FOR CAROL SUAREZ; ANONYMOUS FOR JON & DORIS GRIFFIN; TAMARA WEIR FOR JERRY WEIR SR.; CARLA BEABER FOR VIRGINIA & EARL BEABER; PATTI & BECKY NELSON FOR DONALD & HELEN LAMKIN; PATTI & BECKY NELSON FOR H. WILBUR & DOROTHY NELSON; CHUCK & PAM HANSON FOR PAUL SCOMA; LUCILLE ANDERSON FOR CLIFFORD ANDERSON; PAT HULTINE FOR CARL HULTINE; PAT QUIRAM FOR DUANE F. QUIRAM; MELDA PRITCHARD FOR ROBERT PRITCHARD; ROGER & LINDA MCCABE FOR AGNES OHMES; MRS. JIM STRATTAN FOR LEVA WALTERS; MRS. JIM STRATTAN FOR JAN REID; MRS. JIM STRATTAN FOR JIM STRATTAN; MRS. JIM STRATTAN FOR JEANNE HYNES; DON & VAL KING FOR DONNA KING; DON & VAL KING FOR JOSEPH R. MICHLIG; CATHERINE HAYES FOR TIM HAYES; CATHERINE HAYES FOR ANGIE HAYES; CATHERINE HAYES FOR KRISTINA DAWSON; GAYLA HYLLAND FOR CLIFFORD ANDERSON; RALPH ROD FOR JAY BRAIDA; FLORENCE ANN TAYLOR FOR WARREN TAYLOR; FLORENCE ANN TAYLOR FOR JOSEPH TAYLOR; MARIAN LOVGREN FOR ROBERT O. & MINNIE JACKSON; MARIAN LOVGREN FOR ROBERT J. & ELSIE JACKSON; MARIAN LOVGREN FOR HAROLD LOVGREN; MARIAN LOVGREN FOR MARY JACKSON KNUTH; BEVERLY HARRISON FOR EDWIN HARRISON; BEVERLY HARRISON FOR CRAIG HARRISON; JOHNNIE KING FOR ROSELLA WILLEY; JOHNNIE KING FOR HARRIET PLUMLEY; JOHNNIE KING FOR ALLAN & WINNIE MURPHY; JOHNNIE KING FOR THORA HODGE; ROGER & LINDA GUSTAFSON FOR JIM & LOUISE CHANEY; ROGER & LINDA GUSTAFSON FOR EVERETT & JANET GUSTAFSON; STEVE FRIEL FOR DONALD FRIEL; STEVE FRIEL FOR DOROTHY FRIEL; STEVE FRIEL FOR KATHERINE MOATS; STEVE FRIEL FOR BUD FRIEL; DEB KIRLEY FOR WILLIS CRONAU; DEB KIRLEY FOR MARGE CRONAU; DEB KIRLEY FOR JOHN CRONAU; DEB KIRLEY FOR PEG KIRLEY; DEB KIRLEY FOR TOM KIRLEY; KRISTI & BOB WARREN FOR JIM STRATTAN; KRISTI & BOB WARREN FOR BOB & MARJORIE WARREN; KRISTI & BOB WARREN FOR KAY PINTER; KRISTI & BOB WARREN FOR MARY JO FARRELL; RAE & RYAN SCHULTZ FOR LINDA “GUMMY GRANDMA” SCHULTZ; ELLEN & CAILYN CARPENTER FOR JOHN & BETTY CARPENTER; TREE OF LIGHTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR MERV SMITH; CELIA MESTAN* FOR MY BELOVED SISTER, MARIBETH; FROM HIS FAMILY* FOR GEORGE MILLER; REX & AMI CHAMBERLAIN* FOR PAT HOLLINGSWORTH; REX & AMI CHAMBERLAIN* FOR EVE CHAMBERLAIN; GINA CASTREY* FOR WAYNE HOLDSWORTH & VERA CASTREY; CHUCK & PAM HANSON* FOR DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE LIBERTA/HANSON FAMILIES; DIANE VANDREW* FOR DAVID VANDREW; BARBARA ROUSH* FOR GARY ROUSH; MARY HARTZ* FOR DEAN MAHON; RALPH ROD* FOR PAT ROD; JACKIE DAVIS* FOR MAX & VIRGINIA KLEMM; DON & GLORIA EKLUND* FOR FRIENDS WE HAVE LOST THIS YEAR; DEB KIRLEY* FOR CASHEL; DEB KIRLEY* FOR SMOKEY; DEB KIRLEY* FOR MOMMA * 1 Star Light Lit, ** 2 Star Lights Lit

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ELEANOR SAPP; ANN MICKOW; FRED & ALETA FABER; LOU BROWN; VIVIENNE LUTES; CARMIE FEUER; PAULA DONNER*; RICK CLARY*; ALPHA CONTROLS*; HUNZEKER SERVICE AGENCY*; COMTECH HOLDINGS, INC.*; CENTRAL BANK*; MANAGED CARE PARTNER’S*; LCN (ALLEGION)* * 1 Star Light Lit

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