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Princeton water plant: Not ready yet

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The city of Princeton continues to wait for its new $22 million water treatment plant to go online.

At this week’s meeting of the Princeton City Council, Commissioner Joel Quiram asked for an update on the project, which he said is about four months behind online schedule and is probably the largest capital project in the city’s history.

Princeton Water Department Superintendent Mike Eggers said there are still some issues with the SCADA system, which is like the computerized

control system and the “brains of the operation” for the plant’s equipment.

The operation of the new plant is very technical and complicated, Eggers said. The bugs have to be worked out before the city commits to going online. There has been a subcontractor at the plant working to get everything up and going, but that person has not been on site every day, Eggers said.

Though the plant is getting closer every day to going online, Eggers could not give a date when that would happen. As one issue is resolved, another one comes up. Some issues are intermittent. But still, he’s confident the plant will run to satisfac-

tion and consistently once the issues are resolved.

Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson said the city is withholding a final $300,000 payment to general contractor Vissering Construction, who hired the subcontractor.

In other business, Commissioner Ray Mabry brought up his concern about the coming spring and what the frozen ground and melting snow could mean for city streets and residents. Princeton will go from concerns about snow removal to concerns about rain, the melting snow and possible flooding, he said.

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SV OKs $300,000 loan

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Council has authorized borrowing $300,000 from Spring Valley Bank to cover needed expenses for the access road to the west sewer interceptor.

The city recently purchased a Vactor Truck, camera and backhoe at the expense of $259,612. They council also approved to spend $41,000 for Homer Tree Service to complete the tree clearing project needed to build the road.

On Monday, City Engineer Larry Good reported the tree clearing should begin today, Thursday, weather permitting. He said representatives from Homer Tree Service estimated the project should be completed within six to seven business days.

The city is building the access in order to clean out and make upgrades to the west sewer interceptor at the treatment plant. The city must complete this project in order to remain in compliance with the wastewater discharge permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

Alderman Mike Herrmann reported the loan will be repaid over a period of five years.

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Slurpin’ spaghetti in Walnut Ethan Freeman isn’t shy about eating his spaghetti dinner, served Saturday at the Walnut Christian Church’s spaghetti supper. The meal included spaghetti and all the fixings.

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PRINCETON – The Princeton Park District is preparing for spring and summer with the purchase of a couple new mowers.

At Monday’s meeting, the Princeton Park District approved the purchase of two mid-mount tractor mowers with 30 horsepower diesel engines. Two bids were received for each mower.

The purchase contract for the mower with a 5-foot mower deck was awarded to Diller Rod of Princeton at a low bid of $6,590.

The purchase for a mower with a 6-foot mower deck was awarded to Holland and Sons of Princeton for $5,990.

Superintendent of Parks Keith Scherer said he’s pleased with the bids and is happy to get the mowers from Princeton businesses. The new tractors will replace older ones; the warranties have run out.

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Opera career takes off to New York Dane Suarez to compete in Metropolitan Opera National Council semi-finals

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Princeton native Dane Suarez, who is well known locally for his musical talents and forthcoming opera career, is prepping to compete in the semifinals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition.

Suarez recently beat out fellow competitors in the West Tennessee District and Mid-South Regional rounds of this prestigious competition.

He now advances to represent the Mid-South region at the Metropolitan Opera in New York on March 23.

“I literally could not believe it when I won,” Suarez said. “I’ve had a lot of experienced people telling me that this would happen sooner or later, and it always felt like a dream. And then it happened.”

Suarez has been working toward this opportunity since graduating from Princeton High School in 2005.

“I’ve been involved in music since second grade in choirs and musicals but didn’t really get serious about opera until 2009,” he said. “All the people I’ve met and worked with have been a huge part of where I am now. It has taken a lot of work — hours of voice

lessons and coatings, months of training programs, years of schooling. Each experience has gotten me closer to this point.”

Many of the world’s foremost singers including Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Thomas Hampson, Ben Heppner, Jessye Norman, Samuel Ramey, Frederica von Stade, Deborah Voigt and Dolora Zajick have received awards from the National Council.

Suarez explained being a semi-finalist in this competition is known to become a turning point in a singer’s career.

“People will begin to look at me differently and more seriously,” he said. “Singers get rejected every day, and it can be very taxing. Singing is very personal, and it takes a thick skin to pursue this career.”

This opportunity will also mark Suarez’s first performance in New York.

“What a way to debut!

I could not be more excited,” he said. “The semi-finals concert is closed to the public with an invited audience of agents and big deal people in the opera world.

It’s very important to sing for these people. It’s definitely a little scary, but super exciting.”

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Princeton’s Dane Suarez (kneeling, left) is headed to New York City, where he will compete in the Metropolitan Opera National Council semi-finals.

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Suarez is currently a tenor artist-in-resident at Opera Memphis. In April and May, he will be workshopping four new operas at Fort Worth Opera Festival Frontiers. In June, he heads to Aspen Music Festival to sing the role of Don José in “Carmen.” Suarez said things are up in the air after August with pending auditions. He has been offered a main stage role in 2015 Fort Worth Opera Festival.

Suarez received a bachelor’s degree in music from Butler University and a master’s degree in music from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. With an artist diploma at the University of Memphis, he’s competed in numerous training programs. performance, Suarez said there is a “definite chance” he could win.

“But there is an equal chance that I will not,” he said. “I will be among approximately 20 of the best young singers in the

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U.S., and only half will advance to the grand finals. To prepare, I’m just going to keep up the work I’ve been doing and be positive.

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It is absolutely a necessary step in my process, and I’m so happy for that.

It’s essentially a validation that I am doing the right thing,” he said.

Only 10 of the semifinalists at the March 23 competition will be selected as a national finalist and will compete on March 30 at a public concert accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

There are only five grand winners, which are given $15,000 each. The concert is also broadcast nationwide on the Metropolitan Opera Radio Network.

Suarez said a great thing about each round leading up to the finals is each competitor receives judges’ feedback.

“I’m taking that feedback and working with my coaches and teachers to process that important information,” he said. “I will be making some repertoire changes and getting each aria to be something I can be proud of.”

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SPRING VALLEY — The students at St. Bede Academy recently surprised Fr. Ronald Margherio with what he calls “the best birthday gift ever.”

Last week at the school, a voice came over the loudspeaker announcing each classroom needed to send a delegate to Margherio’s office.

Margherio, who was celebrating his 64th birthday, recounts the moment saying he was surprised and had no idea what was going on.

Students began arriving at his second floor chaplain’s office carrying boxes of food. The entire student body and faculty had decided to honor his birthday by collecting food for their local food pantry.

“It was a total surprise and quite unusual how they were able to keep this a secret from me,” he said. “Usually you know something is

up, but this time it was a total surprise.”

Margherio had a couple reasons for calling this surprise the best ever. For one, it will benefit neighbors in need at the Hall Township Food Pantry. Second because Margherio is a proponent of initiating “giving” programs, and it was obvious students had learned from his lessons and acted them out.

Margherio explained it also impressed him how the students were able to think of a birthday gift that wasn’t a material item. In fact, he said he would have been embarrassed being presented with a material item that they had shopped for and spent money on.

The students and staff were able to collect 395 pounds of food, which was delivered to the pantry last Friday.

Director Jan Martin was thrilled with the donation and said it couldn’t come at a better time.

“Parents have been telling us that they have had trouble making food stretch this month,” she said. “Students have been home from school on snow days and eat the food. Normally, they would eat breakfast and lunch at school. So this weather has taken a real toll on cupboards.”

Margherio said he was hesitant on publicizing this event, however, he hoped that if other people read or heard about what the students had done, it might possibly inspire others to continue initiating the good of “giving” programs.

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PRINCETON — Some things are best kept hidden, but a fire hydrant isn’t one of them.

With all the snow this year, a lot of people have had to shovel their driveways and clear sidewalks numerous times — left wondering if this long, brutal winter will ever end.

There are limits to where the snow can and should go, but when it’s mounded around a fire hydrant, it creates a safety hazard.

“People removing snow from their driveways and sidewalks can cause fire hydrants to be hidden from view,” said Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley.

“Even city snowplows can cover hydrants. The plow drivers don’t even know it, but someone who lives near it does, and they are the people who will depend on us finding the hydrant

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and being able to use it quickly in the event of a fire.”

Fire hydrants should have a minimum of 3 feet of clear space around them, he added.

Currently, many fire hydrants aren’t visible to firefighters at all, let alone at night.

A hidden fire hydrant is absolutely useless to firefighters in an emergency, “We look for the closest hydrant, but if we don’t see it, we are forced to look further away, increasing the time it takes to set-up a water supply,” Woolley said.

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“It’s generally accepted that the size of a fire will double every minute, some say seconds,” Woolley said.

“If it takes us an additional five minutes to locate or get to a hydrant, the fire is growing, and there many be nothing we can do about it,” Woolley said.

He suggested residents look around neighborhoods and make sure hydrants are visible and accessible to firefighters.

“We need water to put out fires,” he said.

“We need people to help us do that by keeping hydrants available to us.”

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Princeton From Page 1 Thanks to the city’s new pump program, the city does have 12 pumps serviced and ready to go, but there are no back-up pumps if needed, Mabry said.

His recommendation is for the city to buy a couple additional pumps at a cost of $3,000 each, to have as backups.

Clawson said he will look at the city budget to see if there is money for the purchase. Also, with some of the street work and improvements done last fall, the city may be able to use some of the original 12 pumps as backups, he said.

After further discussion, the council directed Clawson to go ahead with the purchase of a couple backup pumps, if the money is in the budget.

Mayor Keith Cain encouraged residents to also consider their own alternative steps, such as sandbags, to safeguard their property from possible flooding this spring. The frozen ground doesn’t help with all the melting snow, no matter how many pumps the city has because the water will come across the surface of the frozen ground.

Though rain is expected in the next few days, the cooler temperatures which will follow should slow down the thawing, the mayor said.

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Ohio High School Board OHIO — The Ohio High School Board met in regular season on Monday, Jan. 27 and took action or discussed the following items: • Approved the agenda as presented, the minutes of Dec. 16 regular board meeting as presented, the December treasurer’s report and the bills and payroll.

• Approved the purchase of a used 2012 GMC gas engine bus from Midwest Bus. The school’s 2001 Chevrolet/Blue Bird mini bus has a head gasket leak. Superintendent Sharon Sweger presented several options to the board.

• The board did not go into closed session.

• Approved to retain the following closed session minutes: Feb. 21, 2000, March 20, 2000, July 15, 2002, Oct. 19, 2004, Dec. 21, 2004, May 17, 2005, Oct. 18, 2005, Sept. 19, 2006, March 20, 2007, May 20,2008, June 24, 2008, Dec. 16, 2008, Jan. 20, 2009, Feb. 17, 2009, March 17, 2009, Dec. 15, 2009, Jan. 19, 2010 (1), Jan. 19, 2010 (2), Feb. 16, 2010, March 16, 2010, Aug. 17, 2010, April 20, 2011, May 17, 2011, Aug. 16, 2011, May 15, 2012, June 19, 2012, Nov. 20, 2012, Dec. 17, 2012, Jan. 18, 2013, Feb. 25, 2013, March 18, 2013, April 22, 2013, May 20, 2013, Sept. 30, 2013 and Dec. 16, 2013.

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Park District From Page 1 tant Tammy Lange talked about the impact of this winter on the park district, its budget and patron use.

Like everyone else, the park district has seen increased expenses this winter with its repeated snowfalls and frigid temperatures, Lange said. The park district has had to dig deep into its pocket and budget to handle those increased costs for heating, snow removal and salt, she said.

As an example, Scherer said the cost for LP gas has more than doubled this winter.

As far as use of the Bureau County Metro Center this winter, Lange said 53 new members were added in January as a result of a membership drive, which tells her people are still wanting to get some exercise and use the facility in spite of any weather challenges. The Metro Center wasn’t closed at all this winter for the weather but did close early three times to get patrons and staff home safely, she said.

Regardless of the weather, people can come to the Metro Center when they have cabin fever and need to get some exercise, Scherer said. People can also go for walks in the parks and use them for activities like cross-country skiing, he said.

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Superintendent’s report: • Reported the school currently has 33 students.

• Discussed the superintendent performance evaluation. This is the second year of Sweger’s four-year contract.

• All board members have completed the Open Meetings Act training. The state is requiring all newlyelected board members to take a mandatory Professional Development Leadership Training and a Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for school board members

by April. Sweger wants a final count and a sure date. If a board member was elected or appointed this year, they must have the training. The other board members can choose to do it this year or wait until they are re-elected.

• The state board recently audited the schools’ breakfast and lunch program. They checked records, such as applications for free lunch, the system of accounting, meal nutrition and serving sizes.

They also observed breakfast and lunch time periods. The district had a very good report. Princeton has to make a correction on one serving size. The district also had two students in grade school who did not take their milk, which is counted as an incomplete meal.

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these small issues, the districts both had to pay a fine of $4, which was waived. If the fine is less than $600, the district does not have to pay it.

The auditor did give a few small suggestions for improvement, but overall it was a good visit.

• Kunos have been delivered and Sweger brought one to show the board. The company came and conducted an in-service with the staff last Monday. The school is in the process of charging and registering the students’ Kunos.

The intent is to roll out the Kunos to the students after the teachers have had a little time to get used to the Kuno and put lessons on the devices.

• The brick panel that Sweger won at the state board conference last year has been delivered.

Now the school must determine where to put it. It is one-square yard in dimension. The instructions say not to put it on a load bearing wall. Sweger is going to talk to the tuck pointers when they come back this summer and see if they have any suggestions.

• In the past, the school has had the Great America trip as an action item to approve.

The board has already approved the policy for drug testing and the reward incentive in it.

Therefore, there is no reason to approve the Great America rewards trip every year.

• There has also been discussion about replacing the current

padlocks for security reasons prior to rolling out the Kunos. The students pull down on the lock several times and the lock will pop open. Sweger contacted Master Locks concerning what she felt was a defective product.

According to Master Lock’s representative, the school has purchased a medium security lock and needed to upgrade to higher security locks, which would cost $22.50 each.

Sweger was able to talk the representative down to $13 each, plus 10 percent off, making the final cost $11.70 each.

• The state called Sweger on Friday concerning the maintenance grant. Sweger is hopeful the school will have an approval soon.

This is the $50,000 matching grant.

Principal’s report: • Many of the girls’ and boys’ basketball games have been cancelled due to weather.

• Honor roll breakfast, sponsored by the PTO, was held Jan. 17.

Awards for attendance and academics were given out during this event. The school had 11 students on honor roll, six students on high honor roll and eight students with perfect attendance.

• Principal Jason Wilt announced the homecoming game was rescheduled for Jan. 29. At the game they rededicated six jerseys that were retired and have now been put in shadow boxes and will be mounted in the hallway.

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In other news, Mayor Walt Marini said he, along with other representatives of the city, recently toured wastewater treatment plants in other cities including Peru, Port Byron, Morris and Streator.

The city took the tour looking for ideas on the type of wastewater treatment plant they hope to begin building in Spring Valley.

Marini said the plants used various technologies, however the group agreed Port Byron’s wasterwater treatment plant was closest to what might work best for Spring Valley. He said the construction of the plant was the cheapest, and operating expenses were also the lowest compared to other plants.

“But that wasn’t the only factor we looked at,” Marini said. “We all liked the simplicity of it and think it would serve the city the best.”

In other business: • Marini reported the city has spent $33,500 from Dec. 1 to Feb. 18 on overtime hours for city employees who have worked plowing snow. He said most of the snow has come on weekends and holidays, which drives up the use of overtime hours.

• The council approved to increase the payment on the loan for the city hall building, which means the payment will increase from $1,000 to $1,400.

The loan will be paid off in a year, compared to a year and one half.

• The council is planning to buy additional Christmas decorations for the streets at a cost of $16,015.

• The council hired Chris Insco for the street department, starting out at second year salary.

• The council agreed to donate $50 to the Special Olympics Starved Rock Area and $250 to Spring Valley Little League.

• The council approved extending the parking restrictions after snowfalls along Dakota Street, from Cornelia to Richards streets.

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Gary Stabler NEPONSET — Gary G. Stabler, 62, of Neponset died at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at his home.

He was born Aug. 2, 1951, in Kewanee, the son of Charles W. and Fern L. (Hand) Stabler.

Gary graduated from Neponset High School in 1970. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had worked the axle line at Pines Great Dane Trailer. In his early years he Gary farmed and until recently had worked for Stabler area farmers on their farms. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Neponset American Legion Post 875. He enjoyed being outdoors on a tractor.

Survivors include his mother of Neponset; a son, Jason Stabler of Neponset; his twin brother, Jerry (Debbie) Stabler of Neponset; a sister, Sherry (Roger) Cannon of Marengo; two nephews, Matt (Heather) Stabler and John (Kristen) Cannon; and three nieces, Shelly (Ron) Bychowski, Jenny Stabler and Lindsay Stabler.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jack Lee Stabler.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Pastor Andrew Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be in West Neponset Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the Neponset American Legion.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 21, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Gary Stabler Memorial Fund.

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William Thrasher HARMON — William D. Thrasher, 78, of Harmon died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at his home in Harmon.

Born Oct. 10, 1935, in Dixon, the son of Robert and Inez (Allen) Thrasher, he married Shirley Dyche March 13, 1965, in Walnut. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2001.

He was a member of the Harmon UnitWilliam ed Methodist Church, the Moose Club in Thrasher Dixon and the Elks Club in Dixon.

Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly (Billy) Bryant of Rock Falls and Christina (Wes) Coan of Flovilla, Ga.; two sons, Rich (Marlee) Cox of Colona and Jim (Jeannie) Cox of Rock Springs, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat grandchild; one brother, Robert (Eleanor) Thrasher of Dixon; one sister, Lois (Art) Burgess on Harmon; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Margaret Dempsey and family of Harmon.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and six sisters.

Cremation rites were accorded. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Garland Funeral Home, Walnut, with the Rev. Leanne Keate, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

A time of sharing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established for colon cancer research.

CLARE, Mich. — Harold Lyle Autrey, 87, recently of Clare, Mich., formerly of Princeton, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Harold, known to his friends as Hal, was born in Jonesboro, Ark., on Sept.

13, 1926. He was married to Margaret (Mundhenke) Autrey in 1951. He graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1950 and from Harold the University of Chicago with an Master Autrey of Business Administration in 1956. A three-war veteran, Hal began his service as a Navy signalman in the Pacific theater in World War II. He later became an Air Force officer, retiring from the Air Force with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He continued to serve in the Air Force Reserves until 1980.

In his civilian career, Hal was a hospital administrator. He retired from his position as the chief executive of the Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton in 1987. Hal and his wife, Margaret, spent much of their “retirement” on service projects overseas, serving developing countries through the International Executive Service Corps in Thailand, Brazil, Jordan, Bangladesh, Belize, Nepal and Russia. Always a gentleman, Hal’s integrity, honesty and kindness earned the trust of those with whom he worked, even in countries where Americans are sometimes viewed with suspicion. Hal was an avid tennis player and fan, and continued to play even in his late 80s. Though highly skilled and fit, he was always less concerned with winning, and more concerned with seeing that everyone was playing well and having fun. In 2013 he competed in a senior doubles tournament with his daughter, Kelly, and was still hitting with her just two weeks before his death.

Hal and Margaret moved to Clare, Mich., in 2013, where they lived next door to their daughter, Kelly, and her family. Hal was predeceased by his parents and by his brother, W.S. Autrey. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and sister, Doris, also of Clare, Mich., by his children Kim, Kent and Kelly, and by seven grandchildren.

Ashes will be interred in the Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington, Mich., and private services will be held at that time.

Arrangements for cremation were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home.

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PRINCETON — A Princeton man has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 1 felony of residential burglary.

Joshua B. Dunehew, 26, entered his guilty plea on Feb. 13 before Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich. In addition to receiving a six-year prison term, Dunehew was ordered to

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BUREAU — Ruth I. Steenrod, formerly of Bureau, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.

Born March 10, 1922, to Charles G. and Norah L. (Switzer) Steenrod, she graduated from Bureau Grade and Princeton High School. She was a lifetime member of the Bureau Congregational Church and was active as church pianist. She first worked for Dr. Poppens, a physician and surgeon, then for Farm Bureau Insurance, and retired from Jostens Jewelry Co. after working there many years. An avid reader and collector of World War II memorabilia, she donated several scrapbooks about the war and local people involved to the Princeton Public Library.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul Steenrod; three sisters; and three brothers died in infancy or childhood.

She is survived by a nephew, Charles (Barbara) Steenrod of Roanoke; a niece, Sheila (Russ) Aikin of Lansing, Mich.; great-nieces and great-nephews, Kevin (Teresa) Roeschley, Kerri Roeschley, Ken Steenrod, Debbie (Mel) Nielsen and Kim (Scott) Edwards; 14 great-great nieces and great-greatnephews; and one great-great-great-niece.

Arrangements are being handled by Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

A memorial service will be announced for later this spring. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Corned beef and cabbage anyone?

The BCR is working on an upcoming page about St. Patrick’s Day. On this page, which will be a fun-filled exposé on this March holiday, we want to include a listing of area restaurants that will be serving corned beef and cabbage.

Please send the name of your restaurant, the hours and days you’ll be serving, and what your corned beef and cabbage meal includes. Email that information to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com or call Maxwell at 815-875-4461, ext. 228.

Also, is your establishment serving green beer for this popular holiday? If so, give BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 236. We want to know how you turn this popular St. Patrick’s Day beverage green!

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pay fines, fees and court costs totaling $942 and to pay restitution totalling $449.

Dunehew was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender Eric May. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann.

This is Dunehew’s first felony conviction. He has prior misdemeanor offenses of battery, theft and unlawful possession of

cannabis.

On July 20, 2013, a Princeton man reported his unlocked residence had been entered, and someone had removed a 2-foot-by-2-foot safe. Following an investigation by the Princeton Police Department, Dunehew became a suspect and was arrested approximately one hour later in Rock Falls. The safe was in Dunehew’s possession.

News Brief IVCC meeting OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Board’s facilities committee will meet at 1 p.m.

Friday in the boardroom to discuss Phase 3 of the Community Technology Center project and the initial review of RAMP 2016 submission.

For information, contact Jeanne Hayden at 815224-0402.

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It doesn’t matter Recently two well-known figures have announced to the public they are gay. Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam announced he was gay, and if he is drafted would be the first openly gay player in the NFL. The actress a lot of people know as “Juno,” Ellen Page, announced she was gay during a speech in front of hundreds of people at the Human Rights Campaign’s inaugural Time To THRIVE conference.

Both of them have been heralded as brave.

When I heard all this, I wondered why this was news. What was so special about COMMENTARY people being who they are. And then I remembered. We live in a society trying to prevent people for accessing their basic rights because it offends them. I wait for the day when announcements like this are no longer considered newsworthy, and it’s just a part of the makeup of our society. Unfortunately, I doubt that will happen for a long time.

You see, while athletes and celebrities are embracing their sexuality and no longer choosing to hide it, some states are still trying to ban gay marriage. Indiana voters could vote to ban gay marriage in their 2016 elections. The potential action would not ban civil unions. As states are trying to ban a basic right, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down DOMA and California’s Prop 8. So there is a little hope we are moving in the right direction for equality for all.

Now I’m all for freedom of speech – obviously, I work at a newspaper – but what riles me up is when someone has a differing opinion, voices it and then denies the opposing viewpoint an opportunity. We are all allowed to have opinions. Just because yours and mine are different doesn’t mean we can’t be civil and see the other side. Let’s be clear, I will always fight for my opponents’ right to say what they think, even if I don’t like it. I just want the same courtesy in return.

I know I’m not going to change anyone’s mind about gay marriage. It’s a pretty polarizing topic, but ask yourself this, what would you do if you couldn’t marry the one you love. It’s depriving you of your ability to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, isn’t it? We all deserve to be happy. I get to marry the love of my life later this year after being together for more than five years. I would be pitching a fit if someone tried to stop me from marrying him. A man marrying a man or a woman marrying a woman doesn’t impact my life. So why would I try to prohibit it? Those who are trying to, look very backwards and narrow-minded.

Let’s take this a step further, those who say gay couples should not be able to adopt a child. Why, because it isn’t your typical nuclear family? One dad, one mom and two kids. Unfortunately, that doesn’t exist very much anymore. I grew up in that type of home, and I know I was lucky to have two parents who loved me unconditionally. That’s all that really matters. But now, parents are getting divorced. Kids are being raised by their grandparents or aunt or uncles. Just have a loving environment.

Give a family love and kindness.

Does it really matter? I mean really? Does it matter who people choose to love? No, I don’t think so.

I hope the rest of the world will eventually realize that and coming out won’t be news anymore.

BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell can be reached at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Kelly Sissel Morris City: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: In this fabulous little city of Princeton.

Family: Two boys, 8 and 4 months, and one girl, 5.

Pets: Dog, Maggie.

Occupation: Salon owner and stylist at the great and wonderful “Guys and Gals Salon.”

What is the last song you listened to: “Your Winter” by Sister Hazel.

What is the last book you read: Who has the time to read?

What is the last television show you watched: “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD” — amazing!

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just

one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza Cellar pizza.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Myself and my family would be debt free!

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My husband — he looks really good in a suit!

People would be surprised to know that you: I have a quiet side to my personality.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Los Ranchitos.

What is your favorite business: Apollo Theater.

What is your favorite store: Bead Buzz.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Friendly and quaint.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Get people to understand that businesses survive only with support of town citizens.

Headlines from the past Once again it’s time to gather round for another edition of “Headlines from the past.”

• Dec. 26, 1901: Bureau County Republican — Ed Struevers of Indian Township had his second trial for carrying a concealed weapon. Last Tuesday afternoon, Struever stood before Justice Whiting, the people being represented by State’s Attorney Porter.

The defense lawyer was Attorney Porter of LaSalle. Struevers was found guilty and assessed a fine and cost amounting to $28.

• Dec. 12, 1907: BCR — An advertisement ran undersigned by many of the businesses in Princeton at the time. The advertisement set forth the proposition that if a patron of any of the named businesses spent more than $10, that said patron would be given free car fare, their horse fed or a 5 percent discount in cash, if preferred. For the outof-town customers who bought a round trip ticket, they were requested to ask for a receipt, and their railroad fare would be reimbursed in full. The proposition was for one and all; no favors to any class or section. A note included that the $10 worth of merchandise did not have to be purchased from any one business.

The offer was good until Jan. 1, 1908.

• Jan. 16, 1902: BCR — Indian Township. The angel of death

Todd Borsch COMMENTARY has visited and taken as his own Mrs. Jennie Whiting, nee Bloom.

She was all in the freshness and bloom of womanhood. Mrs. Whiting had been suffering from a lung ailment. She was very loving, lovable, modest, unassuming with everybody her friend. The funeral was held from her residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.

• Dec. 19, 1907: BCR — This poem was suggested for print by the Princeton’s Woman’s Club, called “The Cigarette.” “I am a little cigarette, if you smoke me you will get nothing but a big regret.

I will not rob you of your purse, maybe do a great deal worse, ‘Til you wind up in a hearse. For my mission is to harm on the sly without alarm, I can do it like a charm. Large boys upon the street, with their dudish hands and feet, they’re the ones I like to meet. Easily led astray are these, can’t say no when comrades tease, thrashed about by every breeze. With my dainty style of art, I can play the winning part, and enslave with hidden dart.

I can poison every vein in your body and your brain, ‘til you’re classes with the insane. And

locked behind bars, jabbering jargon to the stars, knowing neither home nor Mars. Just a little stub and twist, held within idle fist, heaps up yearly such a grist.

Many a life has gone to waste, many a fortune dropped in haste, just by forming such a taste.”

• Dec. 19, 1907: BCR — Headlines read “Frank Emmett Asks For Divorce”. Francisco Annarella also know as Frank Emmett, filed a bill for divorce in court through the State’s Attorney last Tuesday.

Emmett charges his wife, Araminda Annarella, with gross immoral conduct. Emmett is the barber in Spring Valley. Mrs. Annarella is currently in the county jail serving out a fine of $200 for disorderly conduct and adultery. Also in jail is Bosco Saad who is awaiting trial for assaulting the Emmett’s 4-year-old daughter. Jesse Quimby and Robert Quimby both of Spring Valley were found with Mrs. Annarella in a vacant hotel and along with Saad will be named as co-respondents in the divorce proceedings. Eight children were born during the marriage between the Emmetts with four children still living. According to Emmett, his wife has been guilty of immoral conduct on many occasions and has been in jail four times for such misgivings.

Princeton resident Todd Borsch can be reached at borsch3@ivnet. com.

When & Where Anniversaries: Typically runs one week before the anniversary unless specified.

Auction calendar: Information provided by local auctioneers.

Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Journal and the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Births: Runs in the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Business & Agriculture: Runs in the Thursday and Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Education: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Events Calendar: Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Journal, space permitting.

Letters to the Editor: Runs each publication. Opinions of 500 words or less.

Make Someone Happy: Runs each publication.

Obituaries: Runs each publication.

Perspective: Runs each publication.

PeaceBuilders: Runs each Thursday in the Bureau County Republican during the school year.

Police reports: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Religion Page: Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Republican.

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Life&Arts

Thursday, February 20, 2014 • 7 Education — Top Logan Junior High School spellers advance to Bureau County Spelling Bee. See Page 8.

Religion — Apollo Theater will show “Son of God” for two weeks. See Page 8.

Community Notes Rummage sale Annual breakfast WALNUT — The Walnut Winners 4-H Club will have its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Walnut Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryouts will be available.

Bureau County reunion SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The annual Arizona Bureau County reunion will be Feb. 27 at Sweet Tomatoes at 9029 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. The buffet will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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BV art students enter exhibition Bureau Valley High School art students, under the instruction of Sheila Heth, will be exhibiting their artworks in the annual Illinois Valley Community College High School Art Exhibition. Students participating are Rachel Brummel (front row, from left), Christy Williams, Lily Gould, Hope Wollerman, Monique Lopez (back row, from left), Lizzie Pleshko, Rachel MacNaughton and Daniel Trone. The show will run until Friday

Students compete in IVCC Academic Challenge OGLESBY — Approximately 275 students from 11 area high schools competed in the 32nd annual Academic Challenge at Illinois Valley Community College on Feb. 7.

Students took 40-minute, multiple choice tests in English, computer science, chemistry, physics, engineering graphics, mathematics and biology.

In Division 700, schools with enrollments ranging from 300 to 699, Seneca took first place, and St. Bede Academy took second place. Hall and Mendota also participated.

St. Bede medalists are: Felipe Tekaesu, first biology; Adam Hunter, first

chemistry and second physics; Joseph Jagiella, first computer science; Keira Zhuang, first math; and Sean Zou, first physics.

In Division 300, schools with enrollments of less than 300, Midland took first place, and Putnam County took second place. LaMoille and Serena also competed.

LaMoille’s medalists are: Garrett Anderson, first engineering graphics; and Ben Hosto, second physics.

First- and secondplace teams and first and second-place individuals advance to sectional competition at Illinois

Central College in East Peoria March 5. The state competition is in April at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

First-place winners are eligible for a $300 Edward and Joanne De Zwarte award from the IVCC Foundation if they attend IVCC the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.

Tests are administered by more than 40 community colleges and universities throughout Illinois. Beginning in 1975, the tests were originally called TEAMS for Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Math and Science.

LADD — The Legacy Girls will perform in concert from 2 to 4 p.m.

March 30 at the Ladd Grade School Gymnasium sponsored by the Ladd 125th Celebration. The Legacy Girls perform a selection of music made famous by the Andrew Sisters and others during that time. Tickets are $10 purchased ahead of time and $12 purchased at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sandy Galetti at 815-8942954. Proceeds will benefit the 2015 Ladd 125th Celebration.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group, American Legion Post 125, AMVETS Post 180 and VFW Post 4323 will hold its second annual winter rummage sale on Friday and Saturday at the Legion Post Home, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. This is a major fundraiser for the group so they can continue their veterans program for local veterans.

For more information, call Brad at 815866-9349 or call the post home at 815872-1171 and leave a message.

Trivia night LADD — Ladd’s 125th Celebration committee will hold a trivia night Saturday at the Ladd Moose. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 7 p.m. Roast beef sandwiches and chips will be available before the contest begins. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening. Tables of 10 will compete against one another in general trivia categories during 10 timed rounds of 10 questions each.

The cost is $10 per person. To reserve a table, call Mike or Nina Urbanowski at 815-894-3337. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Make Someone Happy • Have a great birthday today, Thursday, Carl Orloff. Another year older.

Festival 56 offers local auditions PRINCETON — Festival 56 will hold local auditions for the upcoming summer season from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton.

Available parts include features, ensemble and some roles in “Oliver!,” “As You Like It” and “Into

the Woods.” Shows will rehearse during June and July, exact dates will be available at the audition.

Festival 56 is looking for adults older than 15 years old and a child age 8-12 to play Oliver. Children who are interested in the ensemble of “Oliver!” should check the website for information on Camp

56. Singers should come prepared with a musical theatre song prepared and sheet music in the correct key. Non-singers should come with a prepared monolog or they will be given material to read at the auditions. To sign up and receive a time slot, email festival56auditions@ live.com.

Alzheimer’s support group will meet in Henry HENRY — The Alzheimer’s support group will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heartland Health Care in Henry. This group is for anyone who cares for or knows someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

At last month’s meeting, the topic of commu-

nication was requested so the group will view and discuss the segment of the DVD “Accepting the Challenge” taught by master trainers Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, and Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GPN. The DVD is designed to help caregivers provide

the best possible care for people with dementia.

The module to be viewed will concern communication skills.

Heartland Health Care Center is at 1650 Indian Town Road. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 309-364-3905.

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Humpty Dumpty Preschool plans registration MALDEN — Humpty Dumpty Preschool in Malden will hold fall registration from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 3-5 year olds. The program is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services and is

Top Logan spellers advance Logan Junior High School held its spelling bee on Jan. 29 in Pannebaker Gym. There were 18 seventh- and eighth-grade students vying for a chance to represent Logan at the Bureau County Spelling Bee on Feb. 27.

Matthew Enriquez (left) is the second alternate, Matthew Enriquez is the first alternate, Sarah Grieff was runner-up and Kyra Strom was the winner.

run by qualified teachers. Children must be fully potty trained and have a current physical with appropriate vaccinations to enroll.

For more information or an application, call Barb Schlund at 815643-2257 or 815-8662257.

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Religion Briefs Community coffee SHEFFIELD — The 1st United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. March 1 in the parish hall.

Soup and sandwich dinner WALNUT — The Walnut United Methodist Women’s Fellowship is hosting a chili, chicken noodle soup and sandwich dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 2 in the church dining room. Cost is by donation.

‘Son of God’ playing at Apollo Theater PRINCETON — The Apollo Theater in Princeton will show “Son of God” Feb. 28. The movie is the story of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. It was produced

by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett,

the husband and wife team who created “The Bible” mini-series on the History Channel. The Apollo Theater has scheduled to play the movie for at least two weeks. For more information or to purchase group tickets, contact Jay Schneider at 815-8767808.

Women at our BEST meeting OGLESBY — Women at our BEST (building, encouraging, strengthening and teaching) will hold its first meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Oglesby Union Church. This year, they will focus on building better relationships.

The evening’s guest speaker, Carole Ledbetter of Ottawa, will present her program “Beyone Bethlehem — Reflections and Encouragement for a New Year.” She will discuss the personal relationship with God. Music will be provided by Ellen Marincic of

Oglesby. Sue Scales of Oglesby will present a quilting feature.

This event is open to all women and there is no charge. Free nursery service and home-made refreshments will be provided.

Apostolic Tabernacle celebrates anniversary SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Apostolic Tabernacle, 121 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley, will celebrate its first anniversary with a 7 p.m. service Saturday with Pastor Steve Young of Dixon delivering the message. At 6 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Larry Pearson of Osceola, Ark., will speak.

Potluck breakfast LASALLE — The Grace United Methodist Church will host a ladies potluck breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday

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at the church, 1345 Chartres St., LaSalle. The program is called, down memory lane. All area women are invited to attend. Each attendee is asked to bring a breakfast food to share and something from her past that means a lot to her. Attendees should come prepared to share why their item means so much. For more information, call 815-223-1001.

Open Table Supper SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Methodist Church will host the Open Table Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. March 9 for those who are hungry or lonely, want to stretch their food dollars or just want to visit with friends. The March menu will be pasta bar, garlic bread, lettuce salad and dessert.

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9 Sports Thursday, February 20, 2014 • 9 Family feud — Bureau Valley South and Bureau Valley North battled for Wednesday’s BVEC girls basketball championship.

See Saturday’s BCR for results.

Boys basketball: Rockridge 68, Princeton 31

Too much Rocket fuel

Boys basketball: Newman 78, BV 60

Painful setback Storm lose Johnston, fall to Newman

By Kevin Hieronymus

By Brent Jamison

khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — There wasn’t much slowing down the No. 1 ranked Rockridge Rockets Tuesday night at Prouty Gym. But Brenton Schmidt tried.

The PHS junior pointed out some dried blood on the jersey of Rockridge All-Stater Ethan Happ to the game officials, momentarily sending the 6-8 Rockets senior to the bench early in the second quarter. After a quick shirt change, Happ returned to battle to help the Rockets finish off a 68-31 win.

Schmidt just smiled when asked about his gamesmanship, noting Happ was not too happy about it.

Happ, who will play at the University of Wisconsin next year, scored 14 points, teaming up with the Rockets Bryan Heath, who tallied 28.

PHS coach Jesse Brandt sees no reason the Rockets, who are the top seed at the Kewanee 2A regional, can’t make a long postseason run.

“They’ve beaten everybody on their schedule so far,” he said. “They’ll face some tough teams. They might face Kewanee again at regional. MonmouthBCR photo/Mike Vaughn Roseville is probably hop- Princeton’s Garrett Duffin does his best to thwart Rockridge all-stater Ethan ing they get a shot at them Happ’s reverse layup in Tuesday’s Three Rivers South action at Prouty Gym. See Tigers Page 10 Happ is the cousin of big leaguer J.A. Happ from St. Bede.

PHS sophs win TRACS title

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton sophomores brought the Three Rivers Conference South division championship home Tuesday night, defeating Rockridge 43-29 at Prouty Gym. The win clinched the conference crown, the Kittens finishing

10-2 in league play, and 18-7 overall.

“It was a great team effort. I am proud of my guys for continuing to battle throughout the season.

They are very deserving of the TRACS conference title,” PHS coach Mike Fredericks said.

“They have been an absolute joy to coach and work with. I am sad to see the season end. How-

ever, I am excited to watch them grow as players and young men over the next two years. What an awesome way to end the season.”

The Kittens took a 12-6 first quarter lead, but needed a 15-8 fourth-quarter edge to close out the win.

Skye Behrends led the Kittens with 18 points and Jake Reinhardt added 15.

Storm going purple for Cora Kevin Hieronymus

There were nine girls who hung together at Bureau Valley High School, HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS spending time together doing what teenage girls do best — As we all know, we Shannon and lost one of the nine Valerie Reuter, Janelle recently, Cora Peters, Norden, Lacey DeVenwho passed away much ney, Sam Haney, Kalie Rumbold, Julia Edlefson, too soon Dec. 30. She was just 18.

Bailey Russell and Cora Her eight best friends Peters.

are teaming up to put together the inaugural Pack the Place Purple Night at the Storm Cellar when the Bureau Valley boys basketball team hosts Fulton.

Both teams will be wearing the Cora’s Crew shirt during warmups and a tad bit of purple during the game.

The BV dance team is dedicating a dance to Cora to the song Timber, which was her

favorite song this winter.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, the Cora’s Crew bracelets will be available, and, as always, donations are welcome.

“Cora didn’t want her story to end, so we are making sure that it continues on for everyone to be inspired by,” Russell said. “We really want to get the game out there in hopes that it is

See Hieronymus Page 11

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MANLIUS — Sometimes you can pinpoint one particular moment in a game that proves to be a turning point.

The loss of Bureau Valley junior Tommy Johnston, who suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter on Tuesday night, was that moment against Sterling Newman.

With the Storm trailing 15-12, Johnston drove to the hoop and turned his ankle when he landed awkwardly at the 5:27 mark of the second period. He was taken to a local hospital and determined to have a severe ankle sprain.

From that point, the Comets went on a 20-5 run for the rest of the half to take an 18-point lead

into the break. Despite a spirited second half comeback bid by the Storm, the Comets rode a 31-point performance from A.J. Sharp to hold on for a 78-60 victory at the Storm Cellar.

The win clinched the Three-Rivers North Division title for the Comets and also avenges a 70-60 loss to BV at Sterling on Jan. 21.

“We are real happy to win the conference,” Newman coach Ray Sharp said. “It’s the first time we’ve won it in 10 years.”

Sharp didn’t spend much time talking about the conference victory after the game, however.

Rather he gave praise to BV for their effort in the second half without their starting forward.

“Tommy Johnston gets

See Storm Page 10

Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen drives on Newman’s Noah McCarty in Tuesday’s TRAC game at the Storm Cellar.

BCR photo/ Brent Jamison

Annawan, PC to meet for sectional title

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — The stage has been set for an Annawan vs. Putnam County showdown for the 1A girls sectional basketball championship at R.M. Germano Gymnasium in Granville Thursday night.

Both disposed of Little Ten Conference teams in sectional semi-final action Tuesday. No. 1 ranked Annawan beat Serena 89-42 while host Putnam County toppled Indian Creek 73-26.

The Annawan contest, while admittedly a challenge, is one the Lady Panthers feel they are up to, especially playing on their homecourt.

“I know it’s not going to be easy. We are playing like we do not want this season to end,” PC senior guard Daniela Pavlovich said.

“We have to take away a

Putnam County 1A Sectional Tuesday’s semifinals

Annawan 89, Serena 42 Putnam County 73, Indian Creek 26

Thursday’s finals

Annawan (27-4) vs. Putnam County (22-5), 7 p.m. couple of their players and make sure we take away a couple of their tendencies they like to do,” PC coach James Barnett said. “And if we can do that, I think we’re going to get a real good shot.”

Annawan was led by seniors Sierra Davis with 25 points, Megan Foes with 23 and Celina VanHyfte with 18.

Leading scorers for Putnam County were Pavlovich with 24 points and Allison Voss with 13.

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Storm

From Page 9

at sectional. They’ll be some tough competition. If they get to the super, you’re looking at Winnebago, Byron, Newman ... somebody like that waiting there.

“It’ll come down to that supporting cast. If they continue to play well they will be awfully tough to beat, because those two guys can turn it on more then in the two games we’ve played I’m sure.”

The Rockets made quick work, taking leads of 13-2 and 15-4 on the way to a 24-10 edge at the end of the first quarter. They outscored the Tigers 18-7 in the second quarter to put the game away at the half, leading 42-17.

“I thought we played hard.

We battled, we just don’t have enough to compete with that,” Brandt said. “Our goal was to keep the rest of the guys to 10 points, You know Happ and Heath are going to get 20. If we can keep the rest of them to 10 points, that’s 50. I don’t know if we can score 50 against then.”

Brandt said the Tigers ran their offense pretty well and got a lot of shots, but managed to shoot just 25 percent.

“Part of that, we were worrying about Happ and Heath coming at you a lot, altering our shots,” he said. “We handled their pressure early. They tried trapping us and we did OK with that. We just can’t match up down low. When you do try to help out down there, Happ’s a very good passer and they’ve

From Page 9 hurt in the first half, and they really struggled the rest of the half without him.

I give Coach Marquis and the rest of the Bureau Valley team credit. When they came out in the second half, they put that behind them.

They came out and really played better than we did in the second half.”

After managing just 2-for15 from the field in the second quarter, BV came out red-hot in the third and scored 17 points in the first four minutes of the period.

A three-pointer from Alex Johnson with 4:02 remaining cut the deficit to 42-35.

Sharp subbed out his entire starting five for a fresh five during the run.

“We weren’t getting any stops,” he said. “We were bigger than we were, and they were getting rebounds, second and third shots.

Sometimes when a good player on the other team goes out you let down as a team. That’s how we started the third quarter.”

However, the Storm would not get any closer. Sharp, as he seemed to do all night, stopped the momentum with a big shot. Then, following a hoop inside from Noah McCarty, Sharp hit his second three-pointer of the night to put Newman up 51-39 after three quarters.

“They got it to seven but we didn’t get over the hump,”

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The Princeton sophomores captured the 2014 TRAC South championship. Team members are (front row, left) Jett Wedekind, Eric Bibula, Jacob Smith, Jake Reinhardt, Kai Tomaszewski, Tanner Kuhne and Reilly Foes; and (back row) Skye Behrends, Hunter Poorman, Isaac Salazar, Dalton Jilderda, Andrew Schmitt, Levi Bates, Lenny Mead, coach Michael Fredericks and Seth Torchia. got some guys who can shoot the ball.

Senior J.J. Vaccaro led the Tiger (5-21) with 9 points on 4 of 11 shooting and junior Garrett Duffin added 7 on 3 of 11 shooting.

Tiger tales: PHS senior poms Abby Bickett, Lindsay Hartwig, Megan Smith and Laura Behrends made their last dance at Prouty Gym. ... The HappHildebrand families had a reunion with several members from Bureau County and Peru in attendance Tuesday. Ethan Happ is a first cousin to big leaguer J.A. Happ from St. Bede. ... The Tigers are idle until hosting a 2A regional next week, facing Prophetstown at 7 p.m.

Tuesday.

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BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

PHS’ Tyler Clark pokes a shot over Rockridge Tuesday at Prouty Gym.

Newman ...........................13-1 Bureau Valley .................. 10-3 Morrison ..........................9-5 Prophetstown ...................8-5 Fulton . ............................8-5 Riverdale ........................ 4-10 Erie .................................1-12 Amboy ............................ 0-12

25-2 18-10 13-15 13-13 19-8 8-20 2-24 2-21

Tuesday’s results

Morrison 44, Fulton 41 Newman 78, Bureau Valley 60 Prophetstown 53, Erie 34 Riverdale 64, Amboy 29

Marquis said. “Nobody can say those kids didn’t quit.

They gave everything they had. They knew what was on the line. You play with the cards you’re dealt. I haven’t had many moments where I have been more happy with a group of kids.”

One of the keys of the Comets’ big first half was holding the Storm’s leading scorer Parker Neuhalfen scoreless. Getting doubleteamed nearly every time he touched the ball, Neuhalfen only got up three shots in the first two quarters. He responded with 24 points in the second half to keep the Storm in the game.

In addition to Sharp, the Comets also had two others players in double figures. McCarty scored 19 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Nolan McGinn added 13, including an offbalance three-pointer from eight feet behind the stripe as time expired in the first half.

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Olson’s buzzer-beater sinks Kewanee again

Adriene Erickson of the Senachwine Club presents a check to Princeton High School Board President John Young on behalf of the PHS Sportsman’s Club.

By BCR Sports Staff

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Senachwine Club gives back to PHS Sportsman’s Club Lee Wahlgren

A few weeks ago I received a phone call from a student of a few years ago, Adrienne OUTDOOR COLUMNIST Erickson. She told me she had some good news for me.

One part activities for youth. She of her busy life is she is related to me one of the the house manager for greatest weeks in her a group of outdoorsmen life was when her dad during the duck season. took her fishing along This group of outdoorswith her daughter. I was men form a club known shocked and thrilled. as the Senachwine Club.

This will help several This group of 30 memstudents defray some of bers belong to a club the cost of the Canada whose membership goes trip. We are a little short back 126 years. Most of this year. the members are from A quick history on the northern half of the Adrienne. She is the state. daughter of Lee and Before the duck seaCarol Brown and sister son was over, the club of Brett Brown. Now this had a dinner, (Saki night) was and still is an outin which the membership door family. Lee was a dined and commiserlongtime member of the ated about the season Princeton Game and Fish and generally had a Club. good time. One of the He was happy when customs of this club is his son Brett joined him to pass the hat for donawith a membership. tions to give to a worthy Brett was also a member organization. A member of the PHS Sportsman’s chose the organizaClub. Brett is also the tion he wanted, and the Northern Director for money was given to that Illinois Ducks Unlimited. organization. This year it On behalf of the PHS was announced Adrienne Sportsman’s Club, sinwould be the person cerely thanks to you, to choose who would Adrienne, and also for receive the donation. the generosity and So that was what thoughtfulness of the the phone call was Senachwine Club. about. Adrienne told • In my last article, I me that she chose the gave you the details for PHS Sportsman’s Club the Pheasants Forever because of the goals banquet, with the doors of the club and the opening at 5 p.m. March

6 at the Met. What I didn’t know the last time was the club will auction off two pheasant hunts - one locally and one in South Dakota. Secondly, there will be a youth shotgun given away, and thirdly, there will be a youth pheasant hunt later on this spring for the young ones to sign up for.

I have the names of three more committee members from which you can reserve your spot. Kurt Freeberg at 815-875-4089, Gene Englehart at 815-8751840 and Robin Rediger at 309-238-7711. Tickets will be held at the door.

• The Whitetails Unlimited banquet is coming up March 21 at Wise Guys in Princeton.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the chicken and fish buffet at 7 p.m. There will be a silent and live auction, raffles with firearms, bows and other hunting equipment.

There will be a youth drawing and games as well as the presentation of the $500 Gordon Shipp Memorial Scholarship.

Fifty percent of all proceeds will go back to the local area for conservation related projects.

For ticket information, contact Bob Stevens at 815-646-4146. Ticket deadline is March 14.

Lee Wahlgren is the BCR Outdoor Columnist.

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champ Sherrard topped Peoria Christian 52-36. Riley Strangard led Sherrard with 15 sports@bcrnews.com points, Shelby Calderone had 13 points and Chelsey Crippen added 11.

Jarrett Olson’s 3-point basket at the The Tigers (28-2) will meet El Pasobuzzer lifted the St. Bede Bruins to a Gridley, a 55-50 winner over Carthage 49-46 win at Kewanee Tuesday.

Illini West, in Thursday’s sectional finals.

The shot was the seventh 3-pointer EPG, the defending sectional champion, of the night for Olson, who led the placed third at state a year ago.

Bruins (15-11, 7-3) with a game-high 27 Sherrard has reached the sectional points.

“That’s the second time he did it this Jarrett Olson finals for the fourth straight year, but has 27 points, buzzer- not won sectional since 1990. season and the first was also against At Aurora (2A): Three Rivers North Kewanee,” Kilmartin said, noting Olson beater for Bruins champ Prophetstown used its strike force had the same heroics at the Oregon to slip past Oregon 62-57 in sectional semiTip-Off Tournament. “I played basketball a final play Tuesday. Heather Strike scored a long time and I’m not sure I ever had a gameteam-high 17 points including two free throws winner.” with 3 seconds left in regulation to tie the Hall 63, Serena 48: The Red Devils were game and knocked down a key 3-pointer in OT. victorious in non-conference play at Red The Prophets (28-2), who won last week’s Devil Gymnasium Tuesday. A.J. Gaeta had 15 St. Bede Regional, will face defending secpoints, Miguel Villareal 13 and Collin Aimone tional champ Byron, a 62-36 winner over 12 for the Red Devils (16-10). host Aurora Christian, in Thursday’s sectional finals.

Girls sectionals

Three Three Rivers Conference teams advanced to sectional finals with semifinal wins Tuesday At Forreston (1A): Amboy beat Dakota 31-30 in sectional semifinal play Tuesday.

Kaitlyn Liebing had a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds for Amboy, which led 20-18 at the half.

The Three Rivers Conference North’s Lady Clippers advance to Thursday’s sectional finals vs. Lanark Eastland, a 42-32 winner over Galena.

At Minonk (2A): Three Rivers South

Girls

From Page 9 “We took care of business and just kept going,” Barnett said.

“It was a lot of our pregame talk was ‘just execute,’ and it will all work out.”

“We had beat them in December, so we know what they would be like,” Pavlovich said. “I think we executed and did everything coach said. Our rebounding was offensively good. They like to run, like we like to run, and we beat them down there.”

Scoreboard Basketball

High school boys At Princeton

Rockridge 24 18 17 9 - 68 Princeton 10 7 8 6 - 31 PHS (5-21, 3-9): Camp 0-1 0-0 0, Friel 0-1 0-0 0, Duffin 3-11 (0-3) 1-2 7, Vaccaro 4-11 (1-3) 0-0 9, Alvarez 0-0 0-0 0, Schmidt 2-8 (0-2) 0-04, Andersen 1-4 0-0 2, Hicks 1-5 (0-2) 0-0 2, Duffy 1-4 (0-3) 0-0 2, Warren 0-0 0-0 0, Bickett 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, Clark 1-5 (0-1) 0-0 2. Totals: 13-51 (1-15) 4-6 31. Fouls: 17. Rebounds: 26.

Turnovers: 19.

SOPHS: PHS 43-29. PHS (18-7, 10-2):

Junior college IVCC 88, Black Hawk 47 (women): St. Bede alumnus Kayla MacDavitt had 20 points and Princeton product C.J. Rhodes added 13 for the Lady Eagles Tuesday on the Hilltop.

Junior high volleyball SRC Tournament: Princeton Logan defeated Streator in the eighth-grade Starved Conference Tournament at LaSalle Tuesday.

The No. 2 seeded Lionesses will face topseeded Peru at 7:45 p.m. Thursday.

Hieronymus From Page 9 successful, and people will be waiting impatiently for the second annual Pack the Place Purple!

I have got to know some of these young ladies through basketball and helping to share Cora’s story.

I commend them all for their love and devotion to their dear

Reinhardt 15, Behrends 18, Bates 5, Kuhne 1, Tomaszewski 2, Jilderda 2.

At Manlius

Newman 15 20 16 27 - 78 Bureau Valley 12 5 22 21 - 60 Bureau Valley: Neuhalfen 7-13 (0-3) 10-11 24, Young 3-10 (2-6) 6-6 14, Johnson 2-6 (2-4) 0-0 6, Johnston 2-4 1-1 5, Miller 2-7 (1-2) 0-0 5, Balensiefen 2-4 0-2 4, Mead 1-3 0-0 2, Martin 0-1 0-0 0, Arteberry 0-1 0-0 0, Shynk 0-2 (0-1) 0-0 0, Cambron 0-0 0-0 0, Frank 0-0 0-0 0, Shepard 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-51 (5-16) 17-20 60. Rebounds: 22 (Balensiefen 5). Turnovers: 17.

Other area scores

Rockford Lutheran 75, Mendota 42 St. Bede 49, Kewanee 46

friend, Cora. Girls, I can tell you for sure, knowing Cora’s heart and faith, she will be smiling down from heaven, and no doubt, dancing along with you Friday.

Be sure to get out Friday and support a good cause.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

Hall 63, Serena 48 Sterling 54, La Salle-Peru 46

Volleyball

Junior high girls SRC 7th-grade tourney at LaSalle

TUESDAY: (1) Mendota def. (4) Ottawa. (3) Peru def. (7) LaSalle. THURSDAY: Third place - (4) Ottawa vs. (7) LaSalle, 4 p.m. Title - (1) Mendota vs. (3) Peru, 6:30 p.m.

SRC 8th-grade tourney at LaSalle

TUESDAY: (1) Peru def. (4) Mendota. (2) Princeton def. (3) Ottawa THURSDAY: Third place - (4) Mendota vs. (3) Ottawa, 5:15 p.m.

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Beat the winter weather with Valley Tanning

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.comn

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CEO students Nathan Ward of Putnam County High School (from left), Austin Berberich of Henry High School, Blake Billig, David Bartley, and Justin Taylor, all of LaSalle-Peru High School, meet with CEO instructor Marty Makransky in IVCC’s MIMIC lab.

IVCC hosts Area Career Center’s CEO class OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s new MIMIC lab has served as one of the nontraditional classrooms for the Area Career Center’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) class.

Marty Makransky, CEO instructor, says the mission of the class is to teach students to “think critically, problem solve and learn to communicate effectively as they learn to be an entrepreneur.”

The CEO class has met at other local businesses such as LKCS and the NewsTribune and toured Maze Nails, the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, Black Brothers, Black Lab and Fairmount Minerals, where the students got to see how businesses were run firsthand.

At IVCC, Makransky said, the students “get to experience a college atmosphere close to home and have a sense of comfort if they decide to attend IVCC in the future.”

Austin Berberich, a CEO student from Henry High School, recom-

mends the program to all high school students, especially if they are interested in a career in business or if they don’t know what field they want to go into.

This is Makransky’s third year teaching the CEO class and IVCC’s second year hosting it on its Oglesby campus.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said, “I’m delighted the CEO program is housed on the IVCC campus this semester — especially the first year of our new Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

It underscores the college’s commitment to offering new and exciting programs of tremendous value to the community.

“CEO students get a head-start on their classmates in terms of considering what career opportunities await them while also building an important network of support with leaders in the community who will be there for them if they decide to launch their own business enterprise.”

IVCC plans nursing admission information session Wednesday OTTAWA — A nursing admission information session will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday in Room 101 of Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St. Sponsored by the counseling center and admissions and records, the session will cover

admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs.

Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek at 815-224-0439 or kathy_ sramek@ivcc.edu.

SPRING VALLEY — Valley Tanning, located at 128 E. Dakota St. in Spring Valley, is a full service tanning salon that opened in April 2013.

Chuck and Theresa Taliani are the owners of the business that is equipped with five tanning beds (four lay-down and one stand-up).

“We opened because there was no tanning places in Spring Valley,” said the Talianis. “We also thought it would compliment our wedding and prom business.”

The Talianis remodeled an empty building for Valley Tanning, located next to Valley Flowers, which they also own.

“We carry a large variety of lotions, jewelry and beach attire,” they said. “We are not your average tanning salon.”

Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from

BCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Chuck and Theresa Taliani are the owners of Valley Tanning located at 128 E. Dakota St. in Spring Valley. The business is a full service tanning salon. It opened in April 2013.

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. No appointments are necessary.

Call 815-663-8417 with any questions.

Weekly specials can be found on the business’

Facebook page.

The new Illinois law that went into affect on Jan. 1 banning those under 18 from using tanning beds hasn’t hurt Valley Tanning.

“A small percentage of our business was from under 18 years old,” they said. “It didn’t affect us that much.”

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Shepard earns distinction PERU — Lindsay Shepard of Illinois Retina Institute in Peru recently earned the distinction by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

Achieving the JCAHPO credential demonstrates to patients with eye disease that Shepard possesses distinct and spe-

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Shepard has worked at Illinois Retina Institute for three years and has been in the field of ophthalmology for 13 years.

She works with patients experiencing retina-related eye problems performing digital retinal testing and assisting Dr. Kamal

Kishore and Dr. Anthony Ekong during patient care.

Illinois Retina Institute, a specialty eye practice dedicated to treating retina conditions such as macular degeneration, now has five certified ophthalmic assistants.

Shepard lives in Streator with her fiancé, Cory, and two children.

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Starved Rock Lodge voted best in Midwest for a meeting UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge, located in Starved Rock State Park, was voted the best lodge in the Midwest for a meeting. The social media-based contest began on Facebook a few weeks ago and was created by MidwestMeetings.com.

“We decided to launch the contest because we know there are some great cities and facilities throughout the Midwest, and we wanted a way to recognize them,” said Christianne Beringer, communications coordinator for Midwest Meetings, “We didn’t want to choose the contestants; we wanted nominations to come in from people that had first-hand knowledge of working with the cities/ facilities.”

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LegalNotices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) RAYMOND E. ) STOBIERSKI, ) Deceased ) NO. 2013-P-97 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Raymond E. Stobierski. Letters of Office were issued on October 11, 2013 to Theresa A. Hughes, 630 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

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There is no charge to you for this service.

If you have any questions about this work, please call 1-800-7555000 or visit our website at MySafeTrees.com.

You may address your concerns in the manner specified on our website. You may also call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800-524-0795. Maps have been provided to the mayors and the county board chairpersons of the affected areas.

Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Forestry Department Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 20, 2014.

NOTICE A public hearing to approve a proposed amended property tax levy for Ladd CCSD 94 for 2013 will be held on February 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Ladd Community Consolidated School, Ladd, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Michelle Zeko, Superintendent, 232 East Cleveland Street, Ladd, IL 61329, telephone (815) 8942363.

The proposed amended levy is not an increase of the extension approved on December 17, 2013; it amends the funds that are being levied.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 20, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) PLAINTIFF ) VS. ) TIMOTHY PLATT A/K/A TIMOTHY A. PLATT, ) DANA PLATT A/K/A DANA L. PLATT, JANE ) DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION ) PARTNER, IF ANY, OF TIMOTHY PLATT ) A/K/A TIMOTHY A. PLATT, JOHN DOE, ) CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION ) PARTNER, IF ANY, OF DANA PLATT A/K/A ) DANA L. PLATT, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS. ) DEFENDANTS ) 13 CH 112 Property Address: 18609 2000 North Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Timothy Platt a/k/a Timothy A. Platt, John Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Dana Platt a/k/a Dana L. Platt, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS AND BEARINGS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESCRIPTION ONLY: COMMENCING AT AN IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHEAST COMER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 1,951.94 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING FOR THE TRACT TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 271 .00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 250.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 271.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY KEVIN R. WALLACE, ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2814, AND

DATED APRIL15, 1999; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I.N. 10-19-400-004 COMMON ADDRESS: 18609 2000 North Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 And which mortgages were made by Timothy Platt a/k/a Timothy A. Platt, Dana Platt a/k/a Dana L. Platt as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage Corporation as Mortgagee, to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated 10/6/2009 and recorded as Document No. 2009R05614, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Timothy Platt a/k/a Timothy A. Platt, John Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any, of Dana Platt a/k/a Dana L. Platt, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Chancery Division, on or before the March 10, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Jonathan E. Fay - 06304739 Penny A. Land - 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Our File #: BAFC.0577 I588243 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NORTHWEST BANK & TRUST COMPANY, ) PLAINTIFF, ) VS. ) PATRICK A. STILLWELL AND JOAN C. ) STILLWELL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ) DEFENDANT. ) NO. 14-CH-13 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION – NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/2-413, 5-15-1501(C), 5/15-1502 AND 5/15-1503) The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above captioned action, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/15-1502 and 5/15-1503, that the above captioned action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, seeking to foreclose mortgage covering the following described real estate situated in Bueau County, Illinois, to wit: 1. Legal description: Lots Number 5 and 6 in the subdivision of that part of Lot Number 7, lying West

and South of the Princeton and New Bedford Road in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, in Township 18 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian as shown by the plat of said subdivision recorded in the Recorder’s office of Bureau County, Illinois, in Plat Book “C” at Page 107, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

(Parcel A) Lot Seven in the subdivision of that part of Lot Seven lying West of the Princeton and New Bedford Road, in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, as shown by the plat of subdivision as recorded in the Recorder’s office of Bureau County, Illinois in Plat Book C, on page 107, all in Township 18 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois. (Parcel B) 2 . Common address or location of the mortgaged premises: 109 New Elite Street, New Bedford, Illinois 61346. and for such other relief. Summons were duly issued by the Court as provided by law and this action is now pending.

Unless you file your answer to the Complaint in this action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois on or before April 21, 2014, default may be entered against you.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The Court in which the action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record are: Patrick A. Stillwell and Joan C. Stillwell.

4. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 109 New Elite Street, New Bedford, Illinois 61346.

5. Identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed are as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Patrick A. Stillwell and Joan C. Stillwell. b. Name of Mortgagee: Northwest Bank & Trust Company. c. Date of the Mortgage: October 25, 2005. d. Date of Recording: December 7, 2005. e. County where recorded: Bureau County, Illinois. f. Recording Document Identification: Record Book 1232, page 67 as Document No. 057088.

Dated: February 10, 2014. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney for Plaintiff Eric J. Long STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER A Professional Corporation Suite 1000 201 West 2nd Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 Telephone: 563.324.1000 Facsimile: 563.326.6266 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2014.

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From you, for you

We want to hear from you – From you, for you is an interactive page for readers to share their photos, questions and comments. For information on how to submit a story, question or comment, contact BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

What a difference a day makes

BCR photo/Donna Barker

Bureau County Republican correspondent photographer Mike Vaughn took this photo (left) of Main Street by Gustafson Ace Hardware Store during Monday’s snowstorm.

The area received 4 1/4 inches of snow. On Tuesday, Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker took this photo (above) of melting snow in the Walmart parking lot. Temperatures in the area reached the upper 40s on Tuesday.

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Photos from you Bureau County is full of wonderful photographers, and we’d like to help you showcase your work. If you have a photograph that you’ve taken and would like to share with other Bureau County Republican readers, email or send your photograph to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or email smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

The BCR reserves the right to refuse any photograph for publication.

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Alison Coyer (left) with her hammered dulcimer, is a regular performer at the Princeton Jam, as are other musicians from throughout the area like Owen Johnson (right).

The Princeton Jam is held from 6 to 10 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at the church.

Local musicians and listeners are all welcome to attend. Listeners and performers may come and go as they like, or stay for the entire time.

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Jan Pistole, RN Volume 8 No. 31 The Bureau County Journal is published weekly on Thursday at 800 Ace Road, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 by the Bureau County Republican

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Factual Accuracy: Accuracy is important to us, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. If you believe a factual error has been published, please bring it to our attention. Call the Bureau County Republican at 815875-4461 or email at news@bcrnews.com.

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Search is on for Illinois’ outstanding senior volunteer

Corned beef and cabbage anyone?

The BCR is working on an upcoming page about St. Patrick’s Day. The page, which will be a fun-filled exposé on this holiday, will include a listing of area restaurants that will be serving corned beef and cabbage. Please send the name of your restaurant, the hours and days you’ll be serving, and what your corned beef and cabbage meal includes.

Email that information to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com or call Maxwell at 815-875-4461, ext. 228.

Also, is your establishment serving green beer? If so, give BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie a call at 815-8754461, ext. 236. We want to know how you make those cold ones green!

Meeting Calendar Feb. 24 Buda Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Bureau Valley School Board, 7 p.m., administration building Cherry Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall DePue Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Ohio High School, 7 p.m., library Ohio Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Princeton Elementary School Board, 7 p.m., library

Feb. 25 Ladd Village Board, 6:30 p.m., council chambers LaMoille Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

Feb. 26 Princeton High School Board, 6 p.m., library

Feb. 27 E911, 7 p.m., Emergency Telephone System Boardroom Malden Village Board, 6 p.m., village hall

Auction Calendar Feb. 27 – Irma D. Rodseth Family Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

March 7 – Renini Residuary Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 107 N. Chicago St., (Magnolia Fire Station), Magnolia, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

March 28 – Cooper Farms, c/o Paul Perona et al, land, 1 p.m., sale held at 1336 N. Euclid Ave. (Moose Lodge Family Center), Princeton, Timothy A. Harris, CAPS, auctioneers.

March 29 – Renee Comfort/Bettasso Condos, 10 a.m., 777 S. Main St., Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Every day, Illinois senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service program.

Sponsored by Home Instead Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

“Seniors have so much to give and make a positive impact on our communities daily,” said Christine Schouten, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Grundy counties. “Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged in their communities – important elements of healthy aging.”

Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes up until March 1,

BBB reminds consumers to use care when vacation planning CHICAGO — As freezing temperatures continue, many people are looking for relief by planning vacations. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB) advises consumers to use care when making plans through travel agencies, as you should whenever pre-paying any business for a service or product.

Written complaints about travel agencies remain steady.

However, the BBB reports consumer inquiries about travel agencies were significantly higher in 2013 than they were in 2012. Inquiries for 2013 totaled to 3,685 compared to 2,324 from 2012, or an increase of 59 percent.

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips when booking with a travel agency: • Compare services and do

not feel pressured. Be wary if you feel pressured to make an immediate decision or if there is a statement that an offer is good “only if you act now.”

Compare the services, fees and travel costs from a number of travel agencies before selecting the most attractive package.

• Be cautious about telephone, letter or postcard solicitations.

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event of an accident, an illness, lost luggage or a cancelled or interrupted trip.

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• Get it in writing. Don’t rely on verbal promises from a travel service. Request copies of any brochures and contracts before purchasing your trip package, or making any reservations.

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Casseroles offer the same trick, as do great pasta, rice and other comfort food to soothe our cold souls.

Recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one or more of your recipes in an upcoming edition of the Bureau County Journal. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

••• Illinois Valley Living appreciates your feature story ideas for upcoming editions of this popular quarterly magazine. Email your suggestions to Illinois Valley Living Editor Terri Simon at tsimon@bcrnews.com.

Please write “Illinois Valley Living story” in the subject line.

••• Are you an amateur photographer, who enjoys taking pictures of your family and friends, scenic spots and other interesting subjects? The BCR would like to showcase your photographs and share them with other BCR readers. If you have a particular photo that you’d like to share, email the photo to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at rroberts@bcrnews.com. You can also send a photo to her at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Questions about how to submit a photo? Call Roberts at 815-875-4461, ext. 227.

at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees.

Home Instead Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners designated and approved nonprofit organizations, and their personal stories will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winners designated and approved nonprofit charity.

To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

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All about you Calendar Bluegrass jam PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month.

Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

Music in the Back Door Lounge UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will host John Baize from 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21. Baize will perform classic and newer country music.

There will be food and drink available.

Trivia night PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Trivia Night Saturday, Feb. 22, at A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market, 14180 1800 East St., Princeton.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with refreshments and cash bar available.

Trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Teams of eight are welcome. Tickets are available for $15 each and are being sold by any PPSF Board member or at Heartland Bank’s downtown location. Attendees must be 21 years old to play.

All proceeds from the event will go to PPSF. For questions, contact PPSF President Dixie Schroeder at 815-8760486 or email chynna061688@gmail.com.

Chili supper PRINCETON — The Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club will host a chili supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. Traditional chili, vegetarian chili and chicken noodle soup will be served by the 4-H’ers. Tickets for the event are $5, and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Desserts will be provided with the meal. All proceeds for the event go to the Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club in Princeton.

Trivia night LADD — Ladd’s 125th Celebration Committee will hold a trivia night Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Ladd Moose. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the contest beings at 7 p.m.

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and chips will be available before the contest begins. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening. Tables of 10 will compete against one another in general trivia categories during 10 timed rounds of 10 questions each.

The cost is $10 per person. To reserve a table, call Mike or Nina Urbanowski at 815-8943337. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Tea OTTAWA — The Tea Ladies from the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington will be at the Avant Garden Market, 800 LaSalle St., Ottawa, to present the rules of Victorian etiquette Saturday, Feb. 22. They will teak the use of calling cards, dinner rules and “fan” speak. The young ladies tea is from 8 year olds to pre-teens and begins at 11 a.m. and the ladies tea will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and reservations are required.

Purchase tickets at the Avant Garden or call 815-481-2389.

Wild game supper MANLIUS — The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will have a wild game supper from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. This event is also the group’s membership drive. A paid $20 membership will include a guest for the dinner.

There will also be a raffle for a Stoeger 2000 12-gauge semi-auto shotgun. New members are welcome.

Chicken fry HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Fire Department will hold its seventh annual family style chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., or until all the food is gone, on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St. Carry-outs will be available in advance by calling 815-925-7225 or by coming in at any time during food service and placing a carry-out order. The menu will consist of the deep fried

chicken, Mareta’s ravioli, french fries, coleslaw, Italian bread and choice of a homemade desert.

The cost for adults will be $10 and children under 12 will be $5, with carry-outs costing the same.

Annual breakfast WALNUT — The Walnut Winners 4-H Club will have its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Walnut Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

Carryouts will be available.

Maple syruping UTICA — Former summer interpreter Lisa Sons will discuss the history behind how Native Americans turned tree sap into syrup. Participants will learn how many gallons of tree sap it takes to make one gallon of syrup and much more.

The program is free to the public and will start at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

Music in the Back Door Lounge UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will host Mark Lorden from 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28. Lorden will perform acoustic rock music. There will be food and drink available.

IVCC Irish Night SENICA — IVCC’s Irish Night will be Saturday, March 1, at Senica’s Oak Ridge, featuring Chicago’s Larkin & Moran Brothers band.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the band from 7 to 11 p.m.

The cost is $50 per person, which includes an Irish buffet of corned beef and cabbage and another entrée. The event is sponsored by Hometown National Bank in LaSalle. The 10th annual event also

Anniversaries features raffles and auctions. For more information, call 815-224-0551.

Flying fish program UTICA — Brennan Caputo, the natural resources coordinator for the Illinois Department of natural Resources, will discuss the invasive Asian Carp and their distinguishing characteristics. Caputo will discuss why they fish are such and problem and what the IDNR is doing to control the movement and population of the Asian Carp.

The program will start at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Starved Rock Visitor Center and is free to the public. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-6674726.

Fundraiser LADD — The Ohio Public Library will sponsor a fundraiser at Rip’s in Ladd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2.

There will be a 50/50 drawing and raffle.

Tickets are $7 each and may be purchased at the library or from any library trustee.

Bingo PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call the lodge at 815879-5261. The public is invited to attend.

60th Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peterson of New Bedford, Feb. 20.

50th Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tondi of Princeton, Feb. 15.

Birthdays Feb. 20 • Gus Hernandez • Darice Watson • Patty Uttenhove • Nolan Kaufman • Kay Townsend • Connie Doran • David Vincent Feb. 21 • Bretta Klein • Vickie Townsend Feb. 22 • Bob Donahue • Joan Ecklund • Mike Goodman • Annette Williams • Edna Greenhagen • Lissa Olson Feb. 23 • Anna Meyer

• Chris Balensiefen • Linda Merkel • Cindy Moore • Gari Howes • Natasha Jensen Feb. 24 • Chris Kromphardt • Ashley Izaguirre • Tom Tester • Irene Spaulding • Jacob Doan Feb. 25 • Julie Nelson • Susan Fandel Feb. 26 • Marjorie Christensen • Stephanie Feurer • Julie Springer • Carole Yandel

Births Dose — Megan Dose and Brandi Glover, daughter, Feb. 9.

Ehnle — James Ehnle and Jennifer Adams of Bradford, son, Feb. 3.

Hubbard-Gugerty — Jerome Gugerty and Kelsey Hubbard of Princeton, son, Jan. 29.

Mann — Sean Mann and Makyla Hensley of Princeton, son, Feb. 4.

Searle — Torrie Searle of Princeton, daughter, Feb. 3.

Seibert — Eric and Jodie Seibert of Kasbeer, daughter, Feb. 10.

Yepsen — Christopher and Mary (Risatti) Yepsen of Buda, daughter, Feb. 4.

Death Notices Anderson — Thomas Herschel Anderson Jr., 87, of Princeton, Feb. 11.

Compton — Clarence A. Compton, 81, of Tiskilwa, Feb. 14.

Fisher — Daniel R. Fisher, 70, of Dover, formerly of Tiskilwa, Feb. 14.

Newburn — David Price Newburn Jr., 77, of Bureau, formerly of Granville, Feb. 9.

Peterson — Roger E. Peterson, 94, of Peru, Feb. 10.

Rux — Gerard J. “Jerry” Rux, 80, of Kewanee, Feb. 10.

Sloan — Kenneth Earl Sloan, 74, of Las Vegas, Oct. 13.

Thrasher — William Thrasher, 78, of Harmon, Feb. 16.

Wise — Lorella M. Wise, 82, of Sterling, Feb. 16.

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Food court Sometimes I get tired of the same old thing for breakfast. This week, I’ve been in the mood for a warm muffin or a slice of fruit bread, fresh from the oven and served with a big cup of hot coffee. Hope you enjoy some of these recipes.

Applesauce Fruit Bread 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1 cup seedless raisins 1/2 cup candied fruit Using medium speed on mixer, mix together flour, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until well blended. Stir in oats, raisins and candied fruit. Spoon into greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Lemon Nut Muffins Batter 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup melted butter or oleo 1/4 cup sour cream Streusel Topping 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons softened margarine 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind To prepare batter: Combine flour, walnuts, sugar, baking powder, lemon rind and salt in large bowl. In a small bowl, beat egg with fork. Stir in milk, butter and sour cream. Add to flour mixture, stirring until just blended. To prepare streusel topping: Combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle with streusel topping.

Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Raspberry Streusel Muffins Batter 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup fresh raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries Powdered sugar Topping 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup quick oats 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter To prepare batter: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy in large bowl Add egg and beat until blended. In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

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combined. Gently fold in raspberries. To prepare topping: Combine all dry ingredients in medium bowl.

With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Rub briefly between fingers to blend butter. Spoon muffin batter into greased tins, filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle top with streusel mix.

Leftover streusel may be frozen for later use. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cranberry Orange Muffins 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup cooking oil Mix cranberries, sugar and orange peel. Set aside.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. In separate bowl, combine egg, orange juice, milk and cooking oil. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Fold in cranberry mixture. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Pineapple Zucchini Muffins 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups grated zucchini, drained 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup chopped nuts Beat together eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil until fluffy.

Add zucchini. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into zucchini mixture. Fold in pineapple, raisins and nuts. Spoon batter evenly into greased muffin tins. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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2 2/3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar or less 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup broken walnuts In a large bowl, pour boiling water over dates.

Cool to warm. Add butter and baking soda and continue cooling. Stir in beaten egg. In separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar and salt. Add to date mixture with vanilla and nuts. Stir by hand to avoid breaking up walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.

Let stand for 20 minutes. Bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in center.

Pumpkin Banana Bread 1/2 cup sugar 1 large banana, mashed 3/4 cup cooking oil 1 cup mashed pumpkin or pumpkin from can 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Mix sugar, banana, oil, pumpkin and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until just mixed.

Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

If you have any recipes you would like to share with any of our other readers or if you have a question, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy Baking!

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‘The Dogs and I’

Briefs PPSF plans annual Trivia Night

be appropriate for the iting are also asked to The whole world is general audience (family- extend an invitation to your living room. friendly). a guest artist to exhibit That’s how it feels After review by the their works along with sometimes because you PRINCETON — The “Connecting Threads” the members. All medidon’t know Princeton Public Schools Committee, artists will ums will be accepted. any better Foundation will hold be notified of acceptance This exhibit will open place for its annual Trivia Night into the show the week with a reception welrelaxing than Saturday, Feb. 22 at a of March 14. The selected coming the artists from the outdoors. new location, A Hundred artwork will be displayed 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, With a shady Acres Orchard and Marthroughout the library March 7. The exhibit tree as your ket, 14180 1800 East St., from April 1 to April 19. will run through March easy chair, Princeton.

Terri For more informa28 with open hours on birdsong as Schlichenmeyer Doors will open at 6 tion, contact Margaret Wednesdays from 10 a.m. your music, p.m. with refreshments Martinkus, mmartinkus@ to noon and Saturdays and your dog nearby, and cash bar available. princetonpl.org, or Laurie and Sundays from 1 to 4 you could be outside Trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Anderson, landerson@ p.m. All exhibits are open 24/7.

Tickets are available for princetonpl.org. and free to the public.

You and your furry $15 each and are being For more information best friend do everysold by any PPSF Board on how to become a thing together: huntmember or at Heartland member of the Prairie ing, fishing, exploring, Bank’s downtown locaArts Council go to http:// observing. And in the tion. Attendees must www.theprairieartscounnew book “The Dogs be 21 years old to play.

OTTAWA — The Illinois cil.org/ or call 815-875and I” by Kenny SalwTrivia teams will be vying Valley Symphony Orches- 2787. The Arts Center ey, you’ll see that man for cash prizes of $300 tra will hold its annual will be open to receive + dog + outdoors = a per team for first place, Young Performers Conworks of art from mempretty good life. $200 for second place cert at 4 p.m. Sunday, bers and their guests When Kenny Salwey and $100 for third place.

March 1 in the Ottawa from 2:30 to 4 p.m. was about 4 years old, Teams of eight only are High School Auditorium.

March 1 and 2 to allow he was attacked by a allowed in any time after This concert will feaenough time for set up dog — in a good way. noon to claim their table ture solo performances of the exhibit.

The pooch’s name was and decorate it for fun.

by Joannah Cisneros, Brownie, and Salwey All proceeds from the flute, Telemann Suite remembers coming event will go to PPSF. For in A Minor 1, and Simon around the corner of questions, contact PPSF Tiffin, piano, Mozart Conhis parents’ house as President Dixie Schroeder certo No. 20 in D Minor Brownie knocked him at 815-876-0486 or email 1st movement. Joannah UTICA — Starved Rock to the ground and chynna061688@gmail. and Simon were the winLodge at Starved Rock “thoroughly washed my com. ners of the 2014 Young State Park will host a face, which no doubt Performers Competition.

Between the Canyons needed it anyway.”

The concert also includes wine and beer tasting That was the first dog Berlioz: Roman Carnival event beginning at 7 Salwey remembers lovOverture, Bizet: Carmen p.m. Friday, March 7 in ing, but Brownie was Suites, and Saint-Saens: the Lodge’s Great Hall.

PRINCETON — The far from the last.

Bacchanale from Samson This is the second year Princeton Public Library Rover was 6-year-old Staved Rock Lodge wel& Delilah. will host its fifth exhibiSalwey’s first hunting comes wineries from The concert is spontion of artists April 1-19. pal. It Salwey’s job to throughout Illinois for sored by Miller Charitable This year’s show will rid the farm of feedTrust, WCMY/WRKX Radio an evening of selected feature various textiles, destroying sparrows, wines, craft beers, food and season sponsor Cenincluding needle arts, tex- tral Radio Group. Admisand Rover was good at pairings and entertaintiles, woodworking, paper sion is $12 for adults, $5 flushing them out. He ment. craft, pottery and other was also a good fishTickets are $25 per for students K-12 with ID; three dimensional arts. ing companion on lazy person and must be and season subscribers.

Various organizations summer afternoons, as purchased in advance.

Tickets are also available regularly meet at the Salwey remembers.

Guests must be 21 years online at www.ivso.org. library and they wanted Teddy, who joined of age or older to attend. to feature their artistic the family later, was An overnight package is talents along with otha coddled Mama’s boy also available the eveers in the community. and Salwey’s mother ning of the event. For The theme, “Connecting encouraged it by fussmore information, call Threads,” not only refers PRINCETON — The ing over the dog. Then 815-220-7386 or visit to the textile arts feaPrairie Arts Council has along came Pepper, the Lodge’s website at tured but also connecting announced its upcomwww.starvedrocklodge. the various artists in the ing art exhibit titled “A com.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 community.

Bit of the Green” will be in the Lodge’s historic www.edwardjones.com The exhibition is open presented in the gallery Great Hall. This year’s to students and adults of the Prairie Arts Centheme is Nature in who would like to dister, 24 Park Ave. East in Focus and will highlight play their projects in the Princeton. but you library. The works can be All artist members of UTICA — Starved Rock can control decisions traditional, contemporary the Prairie Arts Council Lodge andyour Conference or avant-garde. It is open are invited to partici-SometimesCenter at reacts Starved Rock the market poorly to changes in the to the original artists of pate in a group exhibit Parkthe in market Utica reacts will doesn’t mean world. ButState just because quilting, weaving, fabric through the month of host annual photo you should.

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who lived up to his spicy name. Pepper sure made a fine squirrel dog, though.

Once he got out of the Army in the 1960s, Salwey — who missed life “on the lovely little farm tucked away back in the hill country” — got a dog as soon as he could.

Old Spook was almost a throwaway, but he became a once-in-a-lifetime dog for Salwey: they were hunting companions, fishing buddies, and “inseparable” best friends for 16 years. It broke Salwey’s heart when Spook died but “Old Spook helped me better understand the great Circle of Life.”

Spike followed Spook, and fish-retrieving Joey Girl came afterward.

There was Spider, Travis and Webster before the travel bug bit the Salweys and they decided against having another pooch.

Traveling was a dream come true, but coming and going is hard on a pup.

Still, what’s a River Rat without his swamp dog?

While it’s true that anybody can read “The Dogs and I,” there’s no doubt in my mind that outdoorsy teens — particu-

larly, maybe, boys — will love this book best.

That’s because author Kenny Salwey speaks the language of a lover of the land. Salwey’s words are thoughtful and earthkind, evoking old-time sentiments mixed with modern sustainability.

Every duck or pheasant hunter who owns this book will think of his favorite hunting spot as he reads; every fisherman will recognize the feeling of knowing something’s been hooked; and both will remember their own four-legged companions, without whom the sport is just no fun.

I think outdoorsmen (and women) ages 13 to 17 will love this book, and they can easily share it with their dads and granddads, too. For hunters, fishers, and lovers of Labs, “The Dogs and I” is a world of good reading.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer from West Salem, Wis. She may be contacted at bookwormsez@yahoo.com.

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Library Corner BCGS is now a FamilySearch affiliate library PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society is reminding the public that it is a FamilySearch affiliate library.

The designation means library patrons will have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch.

FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records of genealogical significance from more than 130 countries.

FamilySearch is extending access to its collections by circulating microfilms of the historic records through select public libraries.

The Bureau County Genealogical Society is now one of those libraries. It is a priceless resource for local residents interested in discovering their family trees.

Since only a small portion (less than 5 percent) of the world’s genealogical records are online, researchers can easily access FamilySearch’s extensive collection by traveling no farther than the BCGS Library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

There is a nominal fee payable to FamilySearch to cover rental and mailing when ordering a microfilm. Patrons can search the Family History Library Catalog online at http://www.

FamilySearch.org to see what records are available. Orders must be placed from home using a credit card. Once the film arrives at BCGS, patrons will use the microfilm readers there to view it. Assistance will be available from the library’s staff.

For more information, call the Bureau County Genealogical Society at 815-879-3133 or 815303-7386, or email questions to bureaucounty@ gmail.com.

PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, Feb. 20, a Relay for Life meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Also, a family story time and craft will take place at 6:30 p.m. Call 815-875-1331, ext. 2213, or stop at the youth services desk to register. Also Thursday, a Covered Bridge Quilt Guild Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21, poetry slam “Coffee & Couplets” will be held at 7 p.m. in Four and Twenty Cafe, located at 420 S. Main St. The event is co-hosted by the Princeton Public Library and Four and Twenty Cafe.

Monday, Feb. 24, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a married man, who finds a cure for midlife crises — Dance, but what happens when his secret is revealed to his wife?

Tuesday, Feb. 25, preschool story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature a dinosaur craft. Also Tuesday, Playing With Words: creative writing group will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Guest leader will be author Deb Borys. All are welcome to attend.

SPRING VALLEY — The library hosts story time for children ages 3 to 8 years old every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. This involves a story being read by the librarian and a craft that is associated with the story.

SHEFFIELD — Weekly story hour for preschoolers will begin Monday, Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m. The program

will run for about six weeks. Registration is required. Call the Sheffield Public Library at 815-454-2628.

Watch for the library patron survey in this month’s water bill.

Patrons are encouraged to take time to read and respond to the survey. This is an opportunity to voice opinions on future classes and programs patrons would like to see offered if there is enough interest.

Residents are asked to include contact information on the survey, so the library can follow-up on the suggestions.

Library newsletters including information on new book arrivals, upcoming events and library news are available in the library, in the post office entrance and some local restaurants.

OHIO — Mark the calendar for Ohio Public Library’s annual fundraiser to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 2 at Rip’s in Ladd. Tickets are $7 and available at the library or from any library board member.

There will be a 50/50 drawing and a raffle.

PERU — The Peru Public Library has many new children’s programs scheduled for this winter.

Children and their adult caregivers are welcome from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday for Cabin Fever Play and Read mornings. Books, toys, puzzles, puppets, coloring sheets, building blocks and bricks

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Here’s your library Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry; Librarian: Eileen Pinter.

Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254; Librarian: Amy Bosi.

LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356; Librarian: Joyce Sondgeroth.

Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-659-3283; Librarian: Rose M. Thompson.

Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701; Librarian: Jeannie Jarigese.

Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971; Librarian: Connie Baele.

Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594-2204; Librarian: Carissa Faber.

Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422; Librarian: David Sprung.

Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331; Librarian: Julie Wayland.

Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-699-2342; Librarian: Linda Kurth.

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, 815-663-4741; Director: Barb White.

Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660; Librarian: Marcia Broady.

Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628; Librarian: Sue Lanxon.

Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511; Librarian: Lisa Bettner.

Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-379-2159; Librarian: Michele McAlvey.

If you would like to include your news on our Library Corner page, send your items to Goldie Currie at gcurrie@bcrnews.com. For more information, call Currie at 815-875-4461, ext. 236.

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Sports Senior Spotlight Zach Hicks Nickname: Rip or Zachers.

School: Princeton High school.

Date/place of birth: Aug. 11, 1995.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Mom, Sandy Hicks; dad, Egan Hicks; sisters, Arraia and Tristan.

Sports: Golf, basketball, tennis.

Favorite sport and why: To play would be golf. It’s definitely the hardest, because there’s so many different factors to consider when you play. To watch would be hockey, because there’s much action and all of the big hits.

Likes: Sports, family, food, pizza, food, nice people, snow days.

Dislikes: Full weeks of school, mean people.

Favorite food and where to get it: Basically the whole Chickfil-A menu. But locally it would be some sesame chicken from Oriental Gardens.

Person(s) with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My two golf coaches, Mr. Price and Mr. Church. They instilled In me tools and morals that I used on and off the course.

Also the they are just some pretty cool, fun, caring guys.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My parents. My mom was there to tell me good game even if I had 7 bogeys or went 0 for 6 from the field and my dad was also there to tell me how and what I needed to do to adjust my game so I could get better. So they complemented each other well, one with compassion and one with truth and knowledge.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: My golf clubs and some golf balls that float.

Last song I listened to: Piano man by Billy Joel.

People would be surprised to know: I think I am way funnier than I am. Michelle Kelly can eat 40 chicken Mcnuggets way faster than I can.

I stay home to watch: Chicago

Blackhawks or the Golf Channel.

When I need luck for a big game, I: pray to God! Or I watch the Mighty Ducks.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Mikey Kernan – he always says the funniest things; always makes your day.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He actually graduated?

Most embarrassing moment: Running out before a basketball game at Mendota, tripping over the line or Cole Evenson’s ankle (whichever sounds better), and rolled my ankle, I was out of the game before it even started.

Most unforgettable moment: All the memories I have with players and bus rides and big games, or Colby Robbins after hooking a ball out of bound on a par three hits his next shot from the tee box and puts it right in the hole for the most unforgettable par ever.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Win the masters by defeating D.A. Points and Jordan Speith in playoff.

What I would like to do in life: I would love to win the mega millions and help tons of people out.

But realistically, I want to study criminal justice and one day own my own driving range and pull a tin cup to get on tour and go pro.

Three words that best describe myself: Sarcastic, unathletic, blessed.

Zach Hicks ultimate sports fantasy would be beating D.A. Points and Jordan Speith in a playoff.

BCR photo/ Mike Vaughn

Winter Games

Local participants in the 2014 Illinois Special Olympics Winter Games in Galena included Gateway coaches Mike and Phyllis Fargher; and (back row) Jennifer Tornow, Brandon Endsley, Nathan Warren, Theresa McLachlan, Melissa Anderson and Tracy Gibson.

Photos contributed

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Thursday, February 20, 2014 • Sports • 11

Princeton shooters Princeton’s shooters for the 3-point Showdown at the St. Bede Regional were (from left) Brianna Barajas, Michaela Strom, Taylor Clark and Kelly Schmidt.

Bradford honors eighth-graders Storm shooters

The Bradford Junior High eighth-grade girls basketball players, and their parents were honored on Feb. 13 at the last home basketball game of the season.

Basketball players honored were Delaney Johnston, Ashley Estes, Kendra Selby, Emma Slichenmyer, and Brittney Stoner.

Bureau Valley’s shooters for the 3-point Showdown at the St. Bede Regional were (from left) Helena Arnadottir, Nicole Bornsheuer, Irini Petros and Val Reuter.

Photos contributed

The Courts Are Heating Up!

Devils softball Bureau Valley’s Ashley Phillips and Princeton’s Madison Menzel and Abby Jaques played for the Chillicothe Blue Devils. who placed second in the Winter Blues 18U softball tournament in Pekin.

The Devils went 3-1 during the weekend.

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MARKETING/SALES COORDINATOR. Applicant employed in this position will help our team market all its engineered products and work with our marketing team in our domestic and international offices to Include, China, S. Africa, India, Mexico, Spain, and S. America. Said employee would also be expected to follow up on project closeout. Travel may be required to host trade shows.

PLANT MANAGER. This applicant must have a strong metal Fabrication background and feel comfortable working with engineers and contractors. This position will also have to deal with both the shop environment as well as the office staff to assure our customers receive the quality product they demand.

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Prime Farmland Sale 80 Acres Near Ladd Sale by Sealed Bid on March 12, 2014 of the James Martin Farm

42.62 +/- Acres - Section 26 and 27 Magnolia Township

The land is being offered as is. It is located on the north side of Cleveland Street east of Ladd, IL It is all flat, tillable and very productive and it is as follows: Tract “A” per Plat of Survey Recorded as Document 2010R03682 in Book 1470, with the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds on August 9, 2010, containing 79.61 acres more or less. Being sold as 80 Acres.

The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Magnolia Fire Station, 107 N. Chicago St., Magnolia, IL 61336.

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FARM LOCATION: Farm parcel is located at the Junction of IL Rte 89 and IL Rte 18 (the North East corner) at Magnolia, IL OR part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 26 and Part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 27, Magnolia Township.

FARM DESCRIPTION: 42.62 +/- acres with 25.76 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Birbeck, Sawmill and Catlin with a Surety Productivity Index of 118.3. The balance of the farm acres is timber and the farm has access off both Rte 89 and Rte 18.

TAXES: Tax ID #04-16-080-000 and #04-16-250-000. $310.06 paid in 2013.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) This tract will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

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3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 7, 2014.

TanTara Transportation is 4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the MISCELLANEOUS now hiring OTR Company purchase price of the subject property.

Flatbed Drivers and Owner DISH TV Retailer 5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be TanTara Transportation is Operators. Competitive Pay and credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be Starting $19.99/month MISCELLANEOUS now Time. hiring CallOTR Home us @Company 800the responsibility of the Buyer. (for 12 mos.) Broadband Flatbed or Drivers 650-0292 apply and online Owner at DISH$14.95/month TV Retailer 6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied Internet starting Operators. Competitive Pay and www.tantara.us Starting $19.99/month warranties of any kind. (where available.)

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Unit B: Located in the East upper level consisting of 1300 sq. ft. +/-. There are 5+ offices, reception room, furnace room, restroom and Private Entrance.

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‘Hometown Heroes’ looks at people who make our communities better new and extraordinary section, which you are holding in your hands right now — “Hometown Heroes.” I am so excited to share this with you. This section includes area people who are making Bureau/Putnam counties a better place to live, work and play.

Like myself, I know you will be touched by the people we call our “Hometown Heroes.”

“Hometown Heroes” includes a moving and inspirational glimpse about your friends and neighbors and what they do to help others. It also includes

the details about the positive results their tireless work has had on Bureau/Putnam counties.

Included in “Hometown Heroes,” you will read of people of all ages — the young, the middle-aged and the seniors who never think about getting paid for their kindness. We’ve given you a glimpse into the lives of people you already know along with some new acquaintances, whose hearts and actions have clearly touched others.

Some of the folks you’ll recognize, while

others we’ll be introducing to you for the first time. Some will be youngsters, teenagers, while others will have been around for decades. But they have something in common: Making our corner of Illinois a better place.

Throughout my journalism career, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of many, many special sections produced by this newspaper, however, I have to say I am so delighted to present “Hometown Heroes” to you, our readers and advertisers.

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Terri I also Simon believe “Hometown Heroes” will be the type of publication that will cause your heart to do a bit of a flip-flop. These folks will not only touch you, but their actions will hopefully influence others to become a “Hometown Hero” in years to come.

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Ann Hunter Town of residence: Arlington.

How long have you lived there: 48 years in April.

Family: Eight children, John, Joe, Jane, Julie, Jennifer, June, Jeanette and Jessica.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) religion education, Altar and Rosary Society at St. Patrick’s Church, has been the organist at St. Patrick’s Church for 40 years, cares for the church needs for the pastors, work on most committees for church fundraising events.

How long have you served the organization(s): CCD for 40 years and the Altar and Rosary Society for 35 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: I have the need to keep things going. If people see one person doing something, they will also feel the need to help out. Also, if you let things slide, it’s hard to get them back.

What do you enjoy about your community: We all get along and help out when it’s needed.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: Don’t be afraid to come forward and ask to do something.

How did you get involved with volunteering: When my children started school, I began helping out at the schools.

As my kids got older, I was able to do more things.

When someone asked for my help, I was there.

Why do you volunteer: I do things because there’s a need. If I don’t do it, it won’t get done. I also have

my good health, and as long as God gives me that, I can keep going.

How does volunteering make you feel: Like I’m doing good things for my community. I like to help out.

What gaps do you see in your organizations that need to be filled: There really are no gaps.

If one person doesn’t do something, there is always someone who will step up and take over the duty.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I enjoy Dixieland jazz, and I like to dance the polka.

What are your hobbies: I have all kinds of hobbies. I enjoy watching my grandchildren, sewing and cooking.

Additional comments: Everyone should volunteer. They should set aside time to help people out.

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Town of residence: LaMoille.

How long have you lived there: All my life.

Family: Husband, Rich; son, Justin; daughter, Karla; son-in-law, Paul; and granddaughter, Lily.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Assist with the LaMoille Lions Club, on the LaMoille Ambulance Service, library board, on the committee for Buffalo Days, and in the past I’ve been involved in athletic boosters and the LYP Group. If they ask me, I do it.

How long have you served the organization(s): 27 years with the LaMoille Ambulance Service and 15 years with the LaMoille Lions Club.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: Being in rie a small community — the only way to keep it going is volunteering your time.

What do you enjoy about your community: You can leave your doors unlocked, and you always know who your neighbors are.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: Just stepup and volunteer. It’s enjoyable, and you get to meet a lot of people. Also, a lot of colleges are now looking at what you’ve done, as far as, community service, so it’s a great opportunity to show what you can do for your community. Pick something you like and go for it.

How did you get involved with volunteering: Beryl Becker and Bernie Binges.

They were looking for more EMTs, and they talked me into taking my first course.

Why do you volunteer: I like helping people. If we didn’t volunteer on the ambulance service, Prince-

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ton or Mendota ambulances would have to transport our patients, which would take more time and turn the situations into life or death.

How does volunteering make you feel: Good, complete, rewarding.

What gaps do you see in your organizations that need to be filled: The younger volunteers need to commit.

What would people be surprised to know about you: That I don’t cook like my mother, and I have the fastest scissors on the ambulance.

What are your hobbies: I like to run the tractor and babysit my granddaughter.

Additional comments: If anyone needs convincing to be an EMT, come see me.

I’ll convince you because one of these days I’ll retire.

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Betty Johnson Town of residence: McNabb.

How long have you lived there: Almost my entire life.

Family: Three sons, Brandon, Bruce and Brian; and a daughter, Lisa.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Putnam County Rotary, Red Cross Blood Drive, New Hope Parish Church-McNabb Methodist and the Backpack Ministry.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Rotary: poinsettias, dictionaries for third-graders and other community activities. Church: Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and the blood drives.

How long have you served the organization(s): For a real long time. At my age, you don’t count.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: When we were in college, one of the things they suggested was be involved in the community. We had a small class at the University of Illinois then, being the fourth class in the nursing program.

They felt we should be out there. It was started when we were young.

I never got out of the habit where ever I was. I wanted to help others. I care about people.

What do you enjoy about your community: You know everyone because it is a small town. It feels good to give back to others.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteer-

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How did you get involved with volunteering: Our hospital came to us after Katrina and said if anybody wants to go, you can; we will support you. They covered our shifts. I went for three weeks.

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: In the Backpack Ministry, we ask Scouts and the Interact Club to help sometimes. It is good to see that they are even in the junior high. I think it’s good for the kids to learn.

What are your hobbies: I’m awful busy just doing what I do.

Additional comments: I feel fortunate to have grown up in a small community.

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Stephanie Williams Town of residence: Spring Valley.

How long have you lived there: 17 years.

Family: Husband, Joshua; parents, Scott and Patty Maunu; and I’m expecting my first child in September.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Spring Valley Booster Club, March of Dimes, United Way Junior Achievement, and I’m a volunteer in Frank Mautino’s office.

How long have you served the organization(s): Been with the SV Booster Club for five years, helped out with March of Dimes for about five years, assisted with the United Way Junior Achievement for three years and have been helping in Frank Mautino’s Office for about seven years.

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Why is volunteerism so important to you: Community is important to me.

It goes hand-in-hand with volunteerism.

What do you enjoy about your community: The small town feel.

How would you encourage others to get involved

in volunteering: Come to a SV Boosters meeting. We always need help — no matter how big or small.

How did you get involved with volunteering: I started helping my mom out in Frank Mautino’s office in high school, and throughout the years people have asked

me to join other organizations.

Why do you volunteer: Because I like to help people and plan events in the community. It gives people something to do.

How does volunteering make you feel: It makes me feel great. One year, a little girl came up to me after an Easter egg hunt I had helped out with, and she told me how much fun she had. It was just a really great feeling, and it made it worth the time.

What gaps do you see in your organizations that need to be filled: We always need more volunteers.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I have 12 tattoos — they are all hidden. Also, I’m into guns.

What are your hobbies: Shotguns, scrapbooking, interior design and cooking.

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Dorothy Oaks Town of residence: Princeton.

How long have you lived there: 44 years.

Age: 75.

Family: Husband, Bob; daughter, Carol; sons, David and Jerry; son-inlaw; two daughter-in-laws; and four grandchildren.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Gold Coat at Perry Memorial Hospital and Mobile Meal driver.

What activities do you

do for the organization(s): Gold Coat: I deliver mail to all offices in the hospital twice a day, deliver supplies and lab samples from offices and discharge patients. Mobile Meals: I deliver meals to shut-ins for Mobile Meals.

How long have you served the organization(s): It will be 15 years in September, volunteering four hours one day a week.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: I know I am helping others through

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the day and giving back to the community.

What do you enjoy about your community: It’s friendly, small town to raise a family and you know a lot of people.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: I explain what the duties are we do at the hospital. They need to try. They will enjoy it, I am sure. Anyone can be a Gold Coat. My husband is also a Gold Coat.

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ing: Nancy Sims called me and asked me to try it for one day.

Why do you volunteer: To learn new skills, make new friends, enjoy the satisfaction of helping others, and I like to be around people.

How does volunteering make you feel: It’s rewarding. I’m happy to be out and about in the volunteer world.

What are your hobbies: Golfing at Wyaton Hills and meeting with friends for coffee and lunch.

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Phyllis Fargher Town of residence: Walnut.

How long have you lived there: 26 years.

Family: Husband, Mickel; children, Brandon, Bethany, Aaron, Rusty and Keegan; grandchild, Lillie Mae. Also, a dog, Sydney; cats, Backwards Charlie and Curly Jo; Ball Python, Keesh; and a turtle, Girlie.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Special Olympics Illinois, Bureau Valley Junior Football League, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Special Olympics Illinois: I coach five sports — I am certified in nine sports; Bureau Valley Junior Football League: secretary; Boy Scouts: help when necessary; Cub Scouts: den leader; Girl Scouts: I was a troop leader, trainer and worked for a short time at the office.

How long have you been involved in the organization(s): Special Olympics Illinois — 22 years as parent, 8 years as a coach; Bureau Valley Junior Football League — 6 years; Boy Scouts — 10 years; Cub Scouts — 15 years at a parent, 7 years as den leader; Girl Scouts — 10 years.

How did you get involved with volunteering: One word — KIDS. I can’t let the kids down; if no one steps up to lead/ coach, I do. It’s a curse; most of these organizations know I can’t say no to the kids.

Why do you volunteer: I love seeing the smiling faces on the children/ adults’ faces that I work with. A smile from them is great medicine.

How does volunteering make you feel: Awesome!

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: Each organization I have been with needs more volunteers, young and old.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: If I can make one child smile today by volunteering, life is worth living.

What do you enjoy about your community: The small town atmosphere. Many of my neighbors will jump in to help you out when you get in a jam and need a hand.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: It is so rewarding. Even if you can only help for a few hours at an event, you will feel great about yourself. I have five children and one grandchild. I am a very busy person, but I volunteer at something every week. Whether it’s leadership, coaching or just plain lending a hand, I try to keep myself busy making others feel good about themselves.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I was shy as a child. I didn’t like attention at all.

Let me fade into the trees.

Now as an adult, I love hugs. Getting a hug from an athlete that has just won a GOLD medal is priceless. It brings me to tears every time.

What are your hobbies: Photography — football and wildlife are my favorite subjects to shoot.

Painting, collecting many different things and bird watching. I love going to zoos and Special Olympics events.

Additional comments: Volunteer, you’ll feel good!

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Marilyn Burkman Town of residence: Rural Bureau.

How long have you lived there: 51 years.

Age: 71.

Family: Widow (lost my husband, Dennis, 7 years ago). Daughter and son-inlaw, Colleen and Mike Carlson; son, Keith, and daughter-in-law, Paula Burkman; four grandchildren, Emily, Nathan and Katie Burkman, and Jessica Carlson.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: First Congregational Church of Bureau, Leepertown Public Library Board, 4-H and Bureau County Home and Community Education Association.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Been a member of First Congregational Church of Bureau for 51 years.

Started helping with Sunday School when our children started Sunday School. After a few years, I was teaching a class,

and I’m still teaching Sunday School. Been Sunday School treasurer for many years. I have been in charge of Vacation Bible School for many years and also teach.

I have been chairman and co-chairman of Women’s Fellowship many times and work with all our projects (suppers, funeral lunches, rugs, bazaar items, etc.) I have been church clerk for 20-plus years.

We have a Kids Klub at our church which I have helped with for 12 years. I attend Kids Klub Camp as a helper the end of June, and also my grandchildren have attended and are now helpers.

When our children attended Leepertown Grade School in Bureau, I was active in the Parents Club and volunteered at the school. My husband served on the school board.

I have been Leepertown Township’s clerk for more than 30 years.

When our children were in 4-H, I helped with many

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different programs. I still help with the 4-H Fair as the Superintendent of Foods every years. Our grandchildren are now in 4-H and keep Grandma involved. We have always been a supporter of the 4-H program.

I have been a member of the Bureau County Home and Community Education Association, N.W. Selby Unit, for more than 25 years. Serving my unit as president and been on the County HCE Board several times where I’m currently county treasurer. We also work with the 4-H and have had the food stand at the 4-H Fair where I put in many hours. Helped with the Pie Contest during Pork Days many years.

At out church, we also have a Relay for Life cancer team which my family is very involved with.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: I feel God has been good to me and my family, and to be a part of your church, school,

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How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: There are volunteers needed in so many different ways in every community and it’s a way of making new friends and feeling good about helping others.

How did you get involved with volunteering: I guess I started volunteering when my children were in school and 4-H and never stopped.

Why do you volunteer: I have made many good friends through volunteering, and it makes you feel good to be helping others.

What are your hobbies: Attending my grandchildren’s activities. I enjoy baking, cooking and spending time with my family and friends.

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Town of Residence: Sheffield.

How long I have lived here: 4 years.

Age: 11.

Family: Renne, Erick, Danicka and Daelyn Benavidez and other family.

What organizations do you volunteer for: Western Bureau County Food Pantry.

What do you do for the organization: Stock shelves, take food to cars and anything else.

How long have you served the organization: 4 years.

How did you get involved volunteering: By seeing someone else work there. her Why do you volunteer: I don’t like seeing people sad, so I try to help out as much as possible. ut

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What do you enjoy about your community: I enjoy everyone’s happiness even in times of hardships.

What would people be surprised to know about you: That I’m very lazy at home.

Hobbies: Helping at the food pantry, reading and band.

Additional comments: Without Mary and Cleo Lanham (food pantry directors), I would not be here today, so without them I would not have had such a great couple of years with them. Thanks to them.

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Germaine Breitbach Town of residence: Neponset.

Family: Son, David, of Princeton.

How do you help in your community: I’ve helped out with senior citizens over the years and am still doing that though, I’m a senior citizen now myself. I make sure they get their meals and medications. I take them for their treatments.

I check on them and visit with them.

How did you get started in your volunteering with seniors: My husband got sick, and a beautician friend gave me my haircuts and perms. Then when she got sick, I paid her back by helping her. When she passed away, I started taking care of another lady, then a man, and another lady.

Why do you take the time to do this: I grew up like that. It’s something my folks taught me, to always help out your neighbors.

My mom did a lot of free babysitting.

Why is it important to volunteer: It’s a good thing to do, to help out others, and I hope that when I’m the one who needs help, that someone is there for me.

In what other ways have you volunteered in your community: I drove the school bus for Neponset for 43 years, which was my job, but I also did a lot of volunteer stuff at the school. I’ve taken care of the Neponset Community Building for years, since it was built. I get paid for some of it, but I do other things there that need to be done.

What other organizations are you involved in: I’ve been a part of the Neponset

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Pride organization since it was formed. Neponset Pride does a lot for the betterment of the community. We’ve spruced up the downtown during the summer and brought Christmas baskets for shut-ins. We sponsor bloodmobiles and help out others with their projects in town.

How does it make you feel to volunteer: It keeps me young. As long as I feel good, why not?

How would you encourage others to get involved in their community: It would be nice for younger people to get involved in Neponset Pride. You can always use more volunteers.

What do you like about your community: I like the small town feeling. People are friendly, and when you need help, there’s someone there to help you.

What would people be surprised to know about you: Everyone pretty much knows everything there is

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Family: Wife, Sue; children, Bethany, Sara and Matt; grandchildren Kyler, Brenna and Ava. What organization do you volunteer for: St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton.

What kinds of things do you do for the church: Eucharistic minister of communion; prayer chain; Knights of Columbus; and liaison for our sister parish and school in LaMontagne, Haiti.

How long have you served the church in this

way: Since about 1986, both in Wyanet and Princeton.

Did you need special training to do this service, as a Eucharistic minister of communion: We have to go through in-service training to prepare us on how to administer and respectfully bring communion to the homebound, to nursing homes and hospitals.

Being aware of the person’s health and condition must be respected.

How did you decide to do this service for others: Always with prayer!

The pastor at St. Louis said he needed Eucharis-

tic ministers to help him, and I said yes! You always receive so much more back from those you serve when taking holy communion to the sick and the shut-ins.

Are those people all in Wyanet, or do you sometimes go to nursing homes and other towns to do this: Mostly in Wyanet, but I do help at the nursing homes in Princeton.

Why do you think this is an important thing to do: God calls us all to be disciples and to help one another in His name.

How does volunteering make you feel: Humble and

blessed.

What gaps or areas of service do you see in your organization/church that need to be filled: Of course, the more helpers and volunteers the “lighter the load.” We all have a gift to give.

What would people be surprised to know about you: That I helped our sister parish in Haiti along with assisting on the medical team missions for 12 years, starting in 1989.

What are your hobbies: Railroading, model trains, amateur radio, reading any type of books and traveling with family.

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Richard Fisher Town of residence: Tiskilwa.

How long have you lived there: 54 years.

Age: 72.

Family: Spouse, Mariele; five children; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four awesome son-in-laws.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Currently I am serving as a director of the Tiskilwa Historical Society. Have volunteered for the Wyanet Historical Society and recently rejoined the Bureau/Putnam Crimestoppers. Mason Cemetery Association.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Staff both of the Tiskilwa and Wyanet historical societies. Made mannequins for both museums’ military uniforms. At Tiskilwa, I assist in the maintenance of the museum. Keep the outside sign updated with the current activities that are happening in the museum.

For the Mason Cemetery, I volunteer the mowing, trimming and upkeep. The caretaking requires four hours each time the cemetery needs mowed twice a month. Also mark out the graves for burial. The gas is donated by us, and the maintenance of the lawn mowers is provided by recent burials for the plots.

How long have you served the organization(s): Tiskilwa Historical Society for four years. Wyanet Historical Society one year. Crimestoppers one month. I had dropped out for a few years. But had served as president for the Crimestoppers for about four years. Mason Cemetery 20 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: As a kid

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growing up in Wyanet, I watched my grandfather be involved with the Wyanet Fire Department.

He served many years on this department. He also was a superintendent of the poultry department at the Bureau County Fair for many years. He always said you have to have something to believe in and get involved. But do not be a standby; do for the good of the community. I believed in his good advice. If you take the time to join an organization, then get involved and help with the cause.

What do you enjoy about your community: Everything. Friendly people, great place to raise children.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteerism: This is a good question. First. I believe a person needs motivation. Second, desire. Third, invite a friend to come to a meeting and see if this might be suited for them to become a volunteer.

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How did you get involved with volunteering: A friend asked me to join the Tiskilwa Lions Club. I did and made club president over the years.

Why do you volunteer: I have asked myself this question many times. Mostly I enjoy the time spent with people helping other people.

How does volunteering make you feel: Have you ever had a person(s) come up to you and say: THANK YOU! There are a lot of thank yous out there.

Recently I was staffing the Tiskilwa Historical Society. A lady came into the museum doing research on her family. Her mother was a long-time member of the Methodist Church. The former Methodist Church is now the home of the THS. She knew her mother or family had donated an item to the museum. We located the item, and if you can picture the joy on the lady’s face. It makes everything worthwhile, and makes you feel humbled.

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etery caretaking. FIND A GRAVE on the their WebT site: List the Mason Cemetery as the “Best Kept and no H Cared For Cemetery.” th What gaps do you see A in your organization(s) F that needs to be filled: The biggest gap I see in the ch Tiskilwa Historical Society Ka is staffing. The museum is an open every Saturday of the Dr year from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jo We take pride in the fact El that in the seven-year his- Ka tory of the society, we have W kept the doors open. This do is a chance for someone to lag volunteer. We do the buddy eb th plan and an experienced staffer will work with a new de volunteer. Mason Cemetery W needs people with family for members buried to volun- lit H teer with the upkeep.

What would people be se surprised to know about Pr you: That once I was a very tru tio shy person and kind of stayed to myself. And, I am a commissioner (chairman) on the Bureau County Sheriff’s Merit Board.

What are your hobbies: Coin and stamp collecting. Researching the family tree. Have a metal detector and enjoy digging up lost treasures. Camping and fishing. Watching the grandkids and great-grandkids.

Additional comments: Over the past 53 years, I have been involved with many organizations. To name a few: Tiskilwa Improvement Association, Tiskilwa Fire Department, P.T.A, Tiskilwa High School Booster Club, Neighborhood Watch Program, Tiskilwa Lions Club, host family for overseas children — one from Australia, two from Italy. When our children were in school, we were bus chaperones to away games and line judge volleyball games.

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Laurie J. Smith

Town of residence: Magnd nolia.

How long have you lived there: 40 years.

Age: 57.

Family: Husband, Butch; he children, Shane, Joe, Liz, y Kathy, Ryan, Damien s and Scott; grandchildren, e Drake, Bryne, Paxton, . Johnathan, Dylan, Landon, Elli Mae, Ethan, Myoko, - Kavika and Marlee. ve What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Vilo lage president, village celdy ebrations. Also help with the American Legion, fire w department and baseball. ry What activities do you do for the organization(s): A little bit of everything.

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What do you enjoy about your community: It’s a

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What would people be surprised to know about you: My basement is better stocked than Hobby Lobby.

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Merle Horwedel Town of residence: Buda.

How long have you lived there: 57 years.

Age: 81.

Family: Wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Deb; son, Dan, and wife, Jane; four grandchildren, Carrie, Isaac, Kyle and Kevin; and two great-grandchildren, Anna and Bennett.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Currently the American Legion. Other organizations I volunteered for in the past were the fire department, coached and umpired ball teams, local military funerals, charter member of the rescue unit in Buda, charter member of Buda Jaycees, Red Cross first aid classes for Bureau County teachers and citizens, hunter safety classes for many years, developed relationships with local farmers to support wildlife, adult classes and church board member.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): American Legion member and officer for 57 years (commander and past bugler).

How long have you served the organization(s): 57 years (American Legion).

Why is volunteerism so important to you: I consider it an American privilege and responsibility.

What do you enjoy about your community: Friendship, pride and cooperative attitude by our local citizens who volunteer and support our younger and older generations and their families.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: Inviting them to participate in

community activities.

How did you get involved with volunteering: Recognizing the opportunities to help families in a small community.

Why do you volunteer: I enjoy it. It makes me feel good.

How does volunteering make you feel: Helpful,

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useful, satisfied.

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: Meeting the needs of our citizens in their health, welfare and educational needs.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I was shy as a youngster.

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Ken Stier

Town of residence: Manlius.

Age: 89.

Family: Wife, Elfriede; children, Donna Ericson, Sally Riley, Julie Lucas, Susan DeBroeck and Kevin Stier; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

In what ways do you help out in your community: I’ve planted a big garden for years, 150 tomato plants, 100 cabbage plants, 100 pepper plants, cucumbers, broccoli, onions ... whatever I can raise I do. Then I share my garden stuff with people. At church, I just open the back of my truck, and people can take what they want. I take things her downtown. : How long have you been doing this: For 25 years or more. The garden is on the family farm three miles out of town.

Why is doing this, helping out your community, impord tant to you: People appreciate it. They are thanking me all the time. I like helping out people who can’t do their

own gardening any more. I’m What are your hobbies: prised to know about you: meeting a need that is there, Bowling and golf. I collect That I was really very bashful and I hate to see anything go shot glasses from around the in my youth. to waste. world and also logo golf balls.

What three words best How does it make you feel: What would people be sur- describe you: I love people.

It feels good to help someone.

Growing my garden stuff is nice, but sharing it is the best part.

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Hope Browning Town of residence: Princeton.

How long have you lived there: 22 years. My ancestors came to Bureau County in 1834.

Age: 70.

Family: Husband, Gary; children, Stephen, Mark and Beth; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Bureau County Genealogy Society, Prairie Arts Center, Festival 56 and Chamber of Commerce.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Genealogy Society: I do

research and help people find their ancestors, and also decorate the front window of the building. Prairie Arts Council: I am on the board of directors, take care of plants around the yard and put together the summer concert. Festival 56: I do bus tours, usher and help with publicity.

Chamber of Commerce: I pass out flyers and give bus tours.

How long have you served the organization(s): Genealogy Society for 20 years; Prairie Arts, 10 years; Festival 56, 8 years; and Chamber of Commerce, 4 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: You

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meet great people and have the opportunity to tell them about Princeton. I am a people person.

Why are the arts important to a community: You grow as a person when you are exposed to the arts.

What do you enjoy about your community: The people, the town itself, and what it has to offer.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: By showing how much fun we have when you volunteer.

How did you get involved with volunteering: I started when the kids were in school and became a room mother and Cub

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Tyler Ellena

Town of residence: LaSalle.

How long have you lived there: One year.

Age: 26.

Family: Wife, Maricille.

What organization do you volunteer for: Interact Club at Putnam County High School.

What activities do you do for the organization: Faculty sponsor.

How long have you served the organization(s): This is my first year.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: It is important to give back to onthe people of the community that you come from because we are the people who need to take care of each other and support one another. Sponsoring Interact is important to teach t students the value of giving on back to their community. .

What do you enjoy about your community: The small town atmosphere of knowing your neighbors and knowing that we have the same belief in hard work and similar values.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: By joining one of the service clubs in the county or searching out opportunities; no one will I turn away free help. For nd students, listen to the daily

announcements and come to the Interact Club meetings.

How did you get involved with volunteering: My family has always volunteered their time. Whether it was coaching Little League sports or being pack leaders and den leaders for Cub Scouts, my parents were always giving with their time. And later during high school going with my Grandpa Bill to help at the area Special Olympics. I was also involved with community service clubs while in high school.

Why do you volunteer: I volunteer to give back to my community and to support all of the people who make this county a great place to live and grow up.

How does volunteering make you feel: It gives me a sense of belonging to my community and a feeling of pride in helping those who need it.

What gaps do you see in your organization that needs to be filled: A higher percentage of student involvement.

What would people be surprised to know about you: That I am currently in graduate school to be a guidance counselor.

What are your hobbies: Reading, watching soccer and talking about math with anyone who will listen.

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Gary D. Browning Town of residence: Princeton.

How long have you lived there: 22 years. My ancestors came to Bureau County in 1850.

Age: 70, soon to be 71.

Family: Wife, Hope; three children, Stephen, Mark and Beth; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Bureau County Genealogy Society, Prairie Arts Council, Optimists, Boy Scout Troop 1063, Chamber of Commerce and Princeton Community Band.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): 1. Genealogy Society: Help update cemetery records and miscellaneous activi-

ties. 2. Festival 56: Do incoming bus tours, ushering and help with publicity.

3. Optimist Club: Help with Optimist-sponsored functions. 4. Boy Scout Troop 1063: Committee chairperson. 5. Chamber: Do bus tours and help distribute material. 6. Princeton Community Band: Help with publicity.

How long have you served the organization(s): Genealogy, 20 years; Festival 56, 8 years; Optimist, 17 years; Boy Scout Troop, 11 years; Chamber, 4 years; and Community Band, 4 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: Volunteerism is important to me because it is an opportunity to have the chance to meet and work with different types of people in all walks

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of life. It also helps give the community an opportunity to provide many more types of interests to the area. If these had to be paid for, chances are they could not be afforded.

Why are the arts important to a community: It gives the community an opportunity to learn something about the interests and hobbies of those who live in the area.

What do you enjoy about your community: It is a quaint, friendly, active community that offers the opportunity to get involved in many interesting things, if you so chose.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: Attend an event that is of interest to you, and see if volunteers are needed.

How did you get involved with volunteering: I started out volunteering as vice president of the Parent Teachers Association when our oldest son was in grade school, some 40 years ago, and I’m still volunteering.

Why do you volunteer: It makes me feel good because I feel that I am promoting the community in which I live.

How does volunteering make you feel: Good.

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: The gaps I see is there should be more people volunteering.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I don’t fly.

What are your hobbies: I collect canes and volunteering.

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Ron Geuther Town of residence: LaMoille.

How long have you lived there: 30 years.

Family: Wife, Janice; two sons, Zachary and Garrett; and one daughter, Elizabeth.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: LaMoille Ambulance Service and Fire Department, on the committee for Buffalo Days and the LaMoille Lions Club. Also, always willing to help out if someone is stuck in the snow, needs help plowing or has a car that won’t start.

How long have you served the organization(s): Been with the fire department more than 20 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: When people need help, it’s good to help them.

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What do you enjoy about your community: It’s a great hometown place, and everyone is friendly.

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age others to get involved in volunteering: It’s getting harder to get others to volunteer. They just have too many other things going on.

How did you get involved with volunteering: I started when I was young and got involved in my church.

Why do you volunteer: To help friends out, and if something was to ever happen to me, I would want them to do the same for me.

How does volunteering make you feel: It makes me feel like I did something good for the people.

What gaps do you see in your organizations that need to be filled: Not enough younger people willing to step-up and help out.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I have a hot temper.

What are your hobbies: Farming.

Additional comments: I’m really proud; I just recently got my sons to join the fire department.

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Joyce Linker Town of residence: Malden.

How long have you lived there: 40 years in town and 13 in the country.

Age: 73.

Family: Husband, Gerald; children, Steve Linker, David Linker and Vickie Bickett; and five grandchildren, Jason, Kristen, Blair and Trevor Bickett, and Damion Estes.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: Church, plus every week I do something for someone. I am always cooking, and I share my food with friends and elderly. I also volunteer with the Bureau Valley Antique Club and its “Spring Fling” at the Harold Steele farm.

Years ago, I volunteered for the Malden Train and Grain Days.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Help with all the functions such as the chicken/biscuit supper, prepare desserts, cook barbecue for the ice cream social and turkey, dressing and desserts for the Harvest Dinner.

How long have you served the organization(s): About 15 years. I became a caregiver to many elderly ladies.

I usually would take something special along, and they would say, “And what do we have today?” I loved them all. It was the most rewarding job I ever had. It is a joy to see the happiness you give to others.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: God expects us to help one another and to be there for people in need, even if it is just listening to someone who needs a listener or helping mop the floor.

What do you enjoy about your community: In my community, I am very

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thankful for all the devoted volunteers we have in our EMTs and first responders.

They are all a great bunch of guys and are there immediately.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: It is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. Share and care. It is a great blessing.

How did you get involved with volunteering: When I think back at my life, it all began when I was 16. We had a neighbor lady who was sickly, and I went every two weeks for about two years to wash and set her hair. I’ve also always helped out at my church, first the Kasbeer Community. For 14 years, I, along with good friends, headed up the hospitality committee at the Princeton Bible Church, and now I’m at Malden Methodist Church.

Church has been my life.

Why do you volunteer: I just love helping others. The joy you receive is a joyous

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blessing. The joy you give to others is worth it all.

How does volunteering make you feel: Joyful. A short time ago I was visiting with a local missionary.

He asked how I was doing.

I keep myself busy doing things for others, and it makes me feel good. He said, “Well, Joyce, that fits your name: Jesus first, Others second, You third ... J-O-Y. Just like Joyce.”

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: I’d like to see the community come and check out our church in Malden. Support your hometown. And I’d like to see a community senior gathering once a month — a potluck, bingo and more.

What would people be surprised to know about you: That I like to go to Wisconsin to Maggie May barn dances. They are awesome.

What are your hobbies: I love music. Also playing cards; once a week we play

cards with friends, ages 93 and 95. That makes their day! My husband and I play every night. In the summer, we travel to steam tractor shows and show our tractors. I also collect music boxes.

Additional comments: If there is anybody out there who thinks they are depressed, just look around and help someone in need.

It is the best medicine there is. If you can’t find someone to help, just go to a nursing home. There are many people who would love to have a visitor walk through their door.

On Easter, I get up very early and make homemade cinnamon rolls and take them to my friends. At Christmas time, we are up early Christmas Eve day to make about 50 rolls again. By noon, I’m finished, and then Jerry and I take off to deliver to friends along with the 20 dishes of all homemade candy we have made ourselves.

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Judy Hopkins Age: 68.

Town: Granville.

How long have you lived there: 33 years.

Family: Husband, Arch; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Andy Callaci; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Karissa Hopkins; and grandchildren, Ellie and Emmett Callaci, and Murphy Hopkins.

Organizations: Putnam County Food Pantry, Therapy Dogs International, previous member of Putnam County School Board.

Activities: Food pantry vice president and Christmas basket co-chair.

Manage pantry volunteer schedule, monthly delivery to homebound people, compile statistics, manage files.

Through Therapy Dogs International, I visit schools and nursing homes with my dog, Doogie. I served

as president of the school board for three years and was very involved in the planning for and construction of the new primary school, teacher negotiations, financial planning and encouraging programs that promoted high student achievement. I am proud to have led a very active school board and value the work we did together.

How long have you served the organizations: Food pantry: 28 years, Therapy Dogs International: 8 years, school board: 8 years.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: I believe that all of us have an obligation to help others and serve our community. It is important to be open to change and help our schools and organizations improve and grow to meet the needs of those they serve. I was a school social

worker most of my professional life. My volunteer activities are related to my personal commitment to social justice and helping others. Putnam County is a caring community that reaches out to people in need.

What gaps do you see in your organizations that need to be filled: Volunteering for the food pantry or being a member of the school board are both excellent ways to serve the community. Neither can function without the help of many community members. The pantry always needs help unloading food, stocking shelves and filling food orders for clients.

The school board especially needs active, involved, assertive members knowledgeable in business, buildings, personnel and investments.

What would people be

surprised to know about you: I am making a bride’s dress for granddaughter Ellie’s American Girl doll!

Hobbies: Reading, sewing, traveling, golf, hanging out with grandkids.

Additional comments: The Putnam County Food Pantry has been growing since it was founded more than 27 years ago and is unique in that it runs smoothly and efficiently with no paid employees.

President Gayle Reno, secretary Cheryl Mennie and treasurer Sherrie Carlson have been actively involved since its beginning. John Shimkus, our tireless manager, has worked for many years to make the pantry run smoothly. The food pantry now feeds more than 3,000 people a year thanks to the ongoing collaboration of its board and the help of countless Putnam County volunteers.

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Marilyn Brandner Haslam Town of residence: Princeton.

How long have you lived there: Since 1973.

Age: 73.

Family: Husband, Bob; son, Shawn of Seatonville; daughter, Robin Swift of Tonica.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Princeton quilters and the Bureau County Fair.

What activities do you do for the organization(s): Quilters: Serving – make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and also sew backpacks, school bags and cloth diapers for LWR layettes. Bureau County Fair: Superintendent of Floriculture.

How long have you served the organization(s): St. Matthew about 5 years.

Bureau County Fair since 1970.

Why is volunteerism so important to you: God has been so good to me (us), and we, in America, have so much. How can we not share what we have with those less fortunate than us here in Bureau County or in the rest of the world?

God expects it of us.

What do you enjoy about your community: Small town, a great amount of things to do. I moved here from the Chicago area. I was so happy to be out of a big city. I love living in a town that is surrounded by cornfields and has boundaries but is accessible to other areas.

How would you encourage others to get involved in volunteering: I truly enjoy what I do. I am enthusiastic about these activities. I invite others to participate and let them

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How did you get involved with volunteering: Serving others, especially with church-related things, was something taught to me in my early Christian education and by my parents.

When I was asked to help and saw a need I could fulfill, I did it.

Why do you volunteer: Because I am retired. Well, almost, I still play organ for two churches. It is a way to make my retirement years useful and productive. It is a way to use the skills I have acquired during my lifetime.

How does volunteering make you feel: It (quilting)

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fills my long winter days with something good to do.

It takes the focus off myself and puts it on service to other people. I can give and create something for another person whom I will never meet and give without being thanked. That is a real gift.

What gaps do you see in your organization that need to be filled: We always need more people to help. There is always a special talent that each person has that can be used for other people.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I was an only child.

I am a very quiet person.

I enjoy being alone much of my time and working to

produce and create things.

Yet I truly enjoy other people and the art of good conversation.

What are your hobbies: Sewing, cooking, food preservation (canning), interior decorating, gardening (food and ornamentals) and growing food for the food pantry and sharing with neighbors.

Additional comments: It is difficult to talk about these volunteer things as I think we should never advertise or flaunt our good deeds. The word hero bothers me. I do not see myself that way. The word servant fits better. I do that because that is what Jesus asked of us to be.

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