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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

BPART hopes to be housed under one roof

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — As BPART’s (Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit) operation and fleet continue to expand, the transit system is looking to build a facility to house its fleet, dispatch and vehicle maintenance centers in one location

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Larry Kerrick, project developer, confirmed several locations are currently being considered for BPART’s new location, however, a final decision is yet to be made on where the facility will be built.

Having the entire operation housed in one location will improve operations and help preserve the life of the fleet.

Currently, BPART is spread among three locations. The maintenance building is located in Wya-

net, the dispatch office is located at Perry Plaza in Princeton and the BPART vehicle fleet is stored at Gateway Services in Princeton. BPART will outgrow the storage space at Gateway this summer when four new vehicles are added to the fleet.

The proposed project is expected to span over the next five years. BPART is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation to help secure

grants to fund the project.

BPART is looking to build a structure that will hold office space and a training room with a kitchenette, a wash bay and mechanics bay for the fleet, and an area that will be large enough to store 22 BPART vehicles at one time.

The building itself is expected to cost $1,035,000, but with added expenses for the paved parking drive and gravel drive on the property, BPART is hoping to secure

grants totaling $1,163,360 to cover the entire cost.

According to Kerrick, BPART has been able to secure a state grant in the amount of $440,000, which they plan to put toward the project.

Kerrick said the proposed building will include an advanced security system that will help protect the equipment and fleet.

BPART will also be applying for a 72.85kW Dc Photovoltage system through the Clean Energy Community Foundation and Illinois

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The system will be mounted on the roof and will power the entire building.

Extra power could be sold to the city wherever BPART is located and the county, according to Kerrick.

BPART is also proposing to build a wash bay for the vehicles within the structure at a cost of $157,300, and a fuel station at a cost of $189,483.

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Ohio School to have new superintendent

OHIO — A new superintendent will walk the halls at Ohio Schools next year.

After 11 years at Ohio, Sharon Sweger has decided to step down and retire from her position, effective June 30.

Sweger said it was a tough decision to make, however, she is looking forward to the new chapter in her life and hopes to move some place warm.

‘I’m really going to miss the students. I really enjoyed the kids,” she said.

Sweger said she is also looking forward to finishing up the school year and still has many projects on her list she would like to see be completed before leaving Ohio.

“I have a lot of things I still want to accomplish between now and June 30, so I haven’t slowed down any,” she said.

Many of the projects include continuing to improve the structure and appearance of Ohio Schools.

On Monday, Feb. 15, during a joint special meeting, the Ohio High School Board and Ohio Elementary School Board agreed to hire Jennifer Hamilton, a native of Fulton, to assume the position of superintendent.

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Spelling Bee champ Jerrey Nelson, a seventh grader at Princeton Christian Academy, is this year’s winner of the Bureau County Spelling Bee. After 15 rounds, Nelson was announced champion of the bee on Monday, Feb. 22, after spelling the word “mirage” correctly. Nelson advances to the Journal Star Grand Final Spelling Bee, which will be held in Peoria on March 18. Look for a full story on Monday’s bee in Thursday’s edition of the BCR.

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a threepart series regarding sex offenders and the ongoing need to protect children.

SPRING VALLEY — In 2014, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported almost 467,000 cases of missing children. That same year, reports indicated there were at least 49,000 non-compliant sex offenders in the United States.

For Spring Valley resident Lisa Chounard-Lewis, those numbers are catastrophic, and anything less than a global undertaking to reduce them is a gross injustice to our children.

Chounard-Lewis’ two daughters, just heading into their early teenage years, had a sleepover with their friends last year. The girls snuck out in the early morning hours to jump on a neighbor’s trampoline, and Chounard-Lewis said her motherly instinct woke her to halt the girls as they snuck back in. Their punishment was to Google the amount of registered sex offenders in close proximity, and what Chounard-Lewis encountered made the hair on the back of her neck stand up.

“I expected there to be

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The compliment wall at Malden Grade School gives BCR photo/Eric Engel Beckett Conwell (left), Remi Rawlings and Reece Bohms (not pic- students the opportunity to showcase their friendship tured) put a compliment wall together at Malden Grade School. The to one another. Students write anonymous or specific eighth-graders wanted to give their fellow students opportunities to compliments to each other and hang it on the wall for all to see and be encouraged. build each other up through compliments.

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Beckett Conwell (left), Remi Rawlings and Reece Bohms (not pictured) hold up the self-esteem of their peers in school, having integrated a compliment wall at Malden Grade School to bring positive energy to the entire building, and beyond.

‘Little things ... big changes’

Malden Grade School students fill the wall with colors of kindness

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MALDEN — When you feel good about yourself, you raise your hand to answer a question you might not otherwise. You split your lunch in half, even if you’re hungry, and share it with your classmate. You go pick up a child who was knocked down by a bully, and you give when nothing is requested of you.

When you feel good you do good, and when you do good, everything improves. Three eighth-graders at Malden Grade School put that notion into practice.

Remi Rawlings, Beckett Conwell and Reece Bohms heard about a “compliment wall” from friends at a youth leadership camp they attended last summer.

Completing their intrinsic assignment to implement positive change in their school and community, the teenagers asked Superintendent Mike Patterson if they could plaster the halls with the colors

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Paint away, he said.

“We jump-started it, and then a few people in our class pitched in with a bunch of sticky notes,” Rawlings said, adding the first board filled quickly, as one sticky note flourished into many.

Conwell said they started the board a few weeks ago, and now, hundreds of notes shout out, “You’re pretty,” “Great job on your math test,” and “I am thankful you are my friend.”

“This helps to spread kindness and let people know what they think of each other in a different way than just talking,” Conwell said, adding the overflowing sticky notes were falling off the wall, so they put up more poster boards.

Rawlings said there has been nothing but positive feedback, and many times students can be found simply staring at the wall, inheriting the compassion as if each note were intended for them personally.

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Kerrick said the fuel station will hold 12,000 gallons of fuel. Currently, the BPART drivers are given a gas card and are responsible for refueling their gas tanks at any gas station. Having its own fuel station on the property will save BPART about 40 cents a gallon on fuel, according to Kerrick. He said right now, gas prices vary around the county and beyond. One driver may be getting gas at one station for $1.78 a gallon, and another driver may be pumping gas in another town for $1.89 a gallon. Fueling the vehicles in one location at the same price will be more efficient and a cost savings for BPART, Kerrick said.

Having a wash bay that fits a BPART bus will also help preserve the fleet. Right now, it’s difficult to keep the vehicles cleaned of road salt during the winter because there are limited car wash businesses that fit a BPART bus. Kerrick said it’s important to remove the salt on the vehicles because it can eat at the metal and cause rust to develop quicker.

The Bureau County Board will be asked to pass resolutions to approve BPART applying for the grants needed for their proposed project.

Kerrick said BPART will also have to hold public hearings and go through historic preservation before they begin building in the location of their choice, which is standard procedure when applying for the grants needed to build the project.

Currently, BPART’s total acquisition is $1,049,915, however that will increase to $1,229,763 when BPART receives its four vehicles this summer. BPART is made up of 23 drivers, six office staff, one mechanic and 21 vehicles.

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“I expected there to be one or two, but there were seven registered sex offenders in Spring Valley, all within a few miles of city bus stops where children often stand alone waiting for the school bus,” Chounard-Lewis said, adding when she consulted with the elementary schools she was told it was all a matter of legislation and the funds associated with compliance.

Chounard-Lewis is speaking with everyone who will listen about changing the landscape of thought — and the reality — associated with sex offender laws. Illinois laws mandate offenders stay at least 500 feet away from schools, parks, pools, daycare centers or anywhere children would regularly frequent. Most other states in the nation have at least a 1,000foot restriction, if not 1,500 feet or even half a mile. There are no Illinois laws related to registered sex offenders living near or beside a bus stop.

“We have almost desensitized ourselves to it because any word related to sex — offender, deviant, predator — makes people all hush hush, but it’s something that needs to be discussed,” she said, adding if money is more important than our children, we are headed in the wrong direction.

Chounard-Lewis encouraged the schools to provide informational packets to new families who move into town, or at very least discuss the current location and situation of registered sex offenders in town, as to raise the overall community awareness.

“If people became more aware of the bus stop situation, there would likely be an overwhelming amount of volunteers to help out before and after school,” Chounard-Lewis said, noting a law she’s encountered in her research disallows offenders near bus stops to leave their residence 15 minutes before or after pick-up or drop-off times for the children.

Chounard-Lewis voiced her opinion on the need for a categorical difference between an 18-year-old who is dating his 16-year-old girlfriend and someone who would snatch a child off the street. Legislation seems to bounce back and forth without ever being enacted, but Chounard-Lewis posed a simple question. How much would a legislator’s tune change if their

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“I think the notes are really genuine, and people put a lot of thought into what they are posting,” Rawlings said, noting some are anonymous; others are specific; and all have impact. “Sometimes people forget they are liked when they’re having a bad day, but when you walk by this and see all the things people appreciate about you, it reminds you that you matter.”

Conwell said he hopes to find others who will continue this new tradition next year when he, Remi and Reece move on to high school because people have gone out of their way to say things worth sharing.

“It’s cool how little things can make big changes,” he said.

Patterson has noticed a lot of people reading the notes each day, and although he encourages Malden Grade School students to treat each other well regularly, he knows each note lifts the intended recipient — and the distributor.

“How’s the old saying go … a kind word often goes unsaid, but it never goes unheard.”

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“There is no substitute for the safety of our children,” she said.

It takes effort to change the collective mindset, and energetic individuals to enact that change, but that is why Chounard-Lewis is speaking up. Spring Valley residents know firsthand the void that results when someone steals a child’s future. She said people talk about offender’s rights, but those offenders have severely damaged their rights to public freedom and boundless parameters when they tear the social fabric understood by all.

“I’ve contacted the schools, the police department, the governor, the state representative and others trying to get something to change,” Chounard-Lewis said. “They will eventually listen to me because I’m going to keep showing up on their doorstep until they do. I’ll go pitch a tent on the front lawn wherever I have to until they listen to what I’m saying, because 500 feet is not enough.”

Chounard-Lewis is excited to speak up, even if she’s rolling the boulder uphill, because when we protect our children we ensure our future.

“I hope others join me because we may not be able to prevent all tragedies or prevent every child from becoming a victim, but we should do everything we can.”

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BEGINS - Monday, February 29th Early voting will be located at the Princeton Moose Lodge 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton Open – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Also early voting is available at the City Hall in Spring Valley located at 215 North Greenwood St. Monday - Friday Open – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Early voting will be available on Saturday, March 5th and Saturday, March 12th, at the Bureau County Courthouse County Clerk’s office Open for early voting only from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on the above two Saturdays ***************************************** Look for more election information posted at www.bureaucountyclerk.com

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PES architects offer inventive ideas, encourage public assistance

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Elementary School (PES) District invited its district architects to Logan Junior High School Thursday, Feb. 18, so community members could hear what their plans are for the future.

District Superintendent Tim Smith thanked the crowd, which consisted of 100 or so community members, for participating, and said the process grew out of a 10-year life safety plan. The whole idea of the master plan is to sprinkle in resident’s opinions to a professional architectural guideline, that the changes made to the district buildings might benefit the entire area.

Robin Randall, vice president at Legat Architects, began by voicing her appreciation for the wonderful opportunity. “We want to stress that we are the facilitators; we are only listening to you and supporting you rather than the ones dictating the process,” Randall said, adhering to the fact naysayers can be converted by community guidance. “What do we need to cultivate learning in this district?”

Randall said gathering all the existing information, envisioning a constructive plan motivated by collective thought, and defining the puzzle pieces to be placed accordingly are the initial steps in the process. Solutions will be discussed at future community engagement meetings, she said.

Michael Kmetz II, president of Kmetz Architects, Inc., LaSalle, said his team joined Legat Architects in walking through all the school buildings in the district to identify obvious deficiencies. He mentioned lack of storage, poor lighting, poor ventilation, exposed cabling and general updates needed in the classrooms as some of the main facets of concern. Traffic congestion was also mentioned as a district-wide challenge.

The architects showed the crowd, which gathered in Pannebaker Gymnasium at Logan, a number of interactive videos describ-

Hamilton is currently the principal/superintendent of Damiansville Elementary School District.

Sweger said she is confident Hamilton will be a great fit for Ohio Schools.

“We were really pleased to find a candidate who really was qualified and had some of the same goals in mind as this community has for this school,” she said.

Hamilton graduated from Fulton High School and attended Mount Saint Clare College in Clinton, Iowa, for one year before transferring to Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.

While at Northwestern, Hamilton majored in psychology. Her first position after graduation

ing possible innovations to be considered by residents in the area.

An iLab classroom offers rooms that can be adapted to the needs of the daily lessons. In this setting, flexible furniture allows for flexible teaching, and collaborative space can be modified to expand thought and interactivity.

Robert Musial of Legat Architects spoke of learning stairs which would allow for students to gather around a centered architectural fixture in the school, where free thinking and a close-to-home vibe would work to invigorate student studies.

A break-out kitchen where students learn to cook — with vegetables from an on-campus garden — could sit in the auditorium used conversely for drama class and plays. An outdoor learning area could be reached for literature rich with Vitamin D, but only after each student enters the school through the office to fulfill security mandates.

Jay Johnson, principal at Legat Architects, reiterated the notion it shouldn’t be boring going to school.

“The student is the true client,” Johnson said, indicating you just have to ask them what their issues are, and then actually listen to the answers. If they’re hot, or have to wait in line for the bathrooms, or want a paintbrush in a designated classroom rather than art on a cart, they will tell you without wearing a facade. “There’s a message to be learned,” Johnson added.

Smith said something we’re getting worse at is collaborative conversation, so he encouraged everyone present to invite three friends to the next meeting, on Tuesday, March 22.

He also emphasized the need for contribution from everyone who cares about the rules of education at PES. “The last thing we want people to think is we’re moving forward with this massive project,” Smith said. “If that was the intent of the board of education, there wouldn’t be a soul in this gym tonight. We want transparency, and we need your help.”

was with Lutheran Social Services of Iowa.

Hamilton married her husband, Brian, before relocating to Normal, where she pursued a second bachelor’s degree in social science education.

She then graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s degree in school counseling.

Hamilton started her professional career at Gridley School District before moving to District 87 in Bloomington.

In 1996, Hamilton joined the McLean County Unit 5 staff in Normal. While working for McLean County, Hamilton continued her education at Illinois State University and completed Illinois licensing and administrative requirements for principal and superintendent certification.

Hamilton spent 13

Jennifer Hamilton years at Normal Community High School as a school counselor, assistant principal and associate principal and six years at Chiddix Junior High as the associate principal.

Hamilton and Brian have one daughter and two sons. Their children have been very active in sports and have graduated or are currently attending college.

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Lunch in the Park lottery on Feb. 24

​ P RINCETON — The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will host the Lunch in the Park lottery at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

All businesses and organizations interested in having an opportunity to host Lunch in the Park will need to be present to participate. The lottery drawing will be held to fill the 18 spots available.

The 2016 season will run every Friday from the end of May until the end of September.

Lunch in the Park is intended to raise money for non-profit organizations.

Business and for-profit organizations may sign up to host a Lunch in the Park as long as they designate their profit for a specific non-profit organization.

If you are unable to attend, any spots remaining will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis the following morning.

There will be a set-up fee per opening on the calendar to offset advertising cost. Payment is required prior to your specified date. Advertising will be provided all summer long which, in turn, will assist you.

Questions may be directed to Kim at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce office by calling 815-875-2616.

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$88.8 billion: The state economic impact of Illinois hospitals and health systems As consistent job creators, hospitals generate 500,000 jobs directly and indirectly

NAPERVILLE — Illinois’ more than 200 hospitals and nearly 50 health systems generate a total impact of $88.8 billion annually on the state’s economy, according to a new report, “Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems $88.8 Billion State Economic Impact” releases recently by the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).

This significant economic impact is on top of the work of hospitals and health systems to transform health care in Illinois and provide quality care — all while doing more with less. Illinois hospitals have sustained more than $1 billion in state Medicaid cuts and $1.9 billion in federal Medicare cuts throughout the past five years.

“Every day, our hospitals and health systems provide care to improve the health of Illinois residents and communities,” said IHA President/CEO A.J. Wilhelmi.

“They also play a critical role in sustaining a healthy state economy — and serving as economic anchors in communities throughout Illinois.”

In Illinois, one in every 10 jobs is in health care, with the state’s hospitals and health systems employing more than 260,000 people and generating nearly 500,000 direct and indirect jobs. Hospitals provide good-paying jobs and substantial benefits for a wide range of workers, and they spur additional economic activity through spending on goods, services and capital improvements.

Among the report’s key findings: • Health care employment has grown by 26 percent (127,600 jobs) between 2000 and 2015. In contrast, overall Illinois employment declined 1.5 percent (89,900 jobs).

• For every hospital job in Illinois, nearly 1.5 jobs are created in other sectors.

• For every dollar hospitals and health systems spend, an additional $1.41 is generated in the state and local economies.

• In many of the state’s counties, hospitals are among the Top 3 employers.

• The health care sector and the social assistance sector, a key contributor to good health, are projected to rank No. 2 in job growth, adding more than 100,000 jobs by

2022.

“Illinois hospitals and health systems count on the support of elected officials at the state and federal level. Illinois residents deserve to have quality health care and to live in economically-thriving communities.

For hospitals to continue to achieve these goals, they cannot sustain further cuts at the state and federal levels,” Wilhelmi said.

The IHA report notes Illinois hospitals and health systems provide enormous benefits to their communities with their charity care and uncompensated care; subsidization of high-cost services such as emergency and trauma care; medical research; education and training of physicians, nurses and other highly-skilled health care professionals; and underpayments for services to Medicare and Medicaid patients they absorb.

The more than 100 Illinois hospitals that file annual community benefit reports with the state provide an overall community benefit of more than $5.5 billion annually, including nearly $800 million in charity care, an increase in charity care of 218 percent since 2005.

Estimates of the economic impact of Illinois hospitals are based on Regional Input-Output Modeling System II (RIMS-II) developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The final demand multipliers, obtained from BEA RIMS-II, were applied to 2014/2015 Medicare cost report data of hospital jobs and spending to obtain the “ripple effect” of jobs and spending throughout the economy.

See IHA’s statewide economic impact report at http://tinyurl.com/hjqzuzl.

About IHA: The Illinois Health and Hospital Association, with offices in Chicago, Naperville, Springfield and Washington, D.C., advocates for Illinois’ more than 200 hospitals and nearly 50 health systems as they serve their patients and communities.

IHA members provide a broad range of services — not just within their walls, but across the continuum of health care and in their communities. Reflecting the diversity of the state, IHA members consist of nonprofit, investor-owned and public hospitals in the following categories: Community, safety net, rural, critical access, specialty and teaching hospitals, including academic medical centers. For more information, see www. team-iha.org.

Cemetery clean-up announced SPRING VALLEY — Spring clean-up and grounds preparation at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Spring Valley will begin the week of March 1 or as weather per-

mits. All decorations that are to be saved should be picked up before that date.

Remaining decorations will be removed and disposed of.

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Tree down at Liberty Village The strong winds on Friday, Feb. 19, snapped a tree at Liberty Village in Princeton, damaging the fence next to the roadway.

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Obituaries Diane ‘DeeDee’ Delano

Wanda Hayes SHEFFIELD — Eara Wanda Hayes, 95, a longtime resident of Sheffield and formerly of Bowling Green, Ky., died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a brief illness, with a son, Steven, at her side.

Wanda was born March 17, 1920, near Massey Springs in Edmonson County, Ky., to (Mary) Cordelia Baugh Massey and Tandy Wanda Hayes Edgar Massey.

She married Daniel Boone Wilson Hayes on April 5, 1943, in Bowling Green. Ky. He died March 22, 2012. Together, they operated Hayes Dry Cleaners in Sheffield from 1954 to 1974, retiring to Grove City and Englewood, Fla., until returning to Sheffield in 2000 to be near children and grandchildren. She and her husband earlier operated dry cleaning services in Smiths Grove, Ky., and Monmouth, Ill. She grew up in a vastly different time, wealthy in relation to nearby others, as her family always had enough to eat because her father operated a grist mill, yet her early home lacked electricity, running water, transportation, medical care, store-bought supplies or even a complete Bible for her mother to read from to the children at night. She assisted her family by working throughout high school in Park City, Ky., at Mammoth Cave and later at a factory in Bowling Green, Ky., making underwear for World War II soldiers, her contribution to the war effort.

Among her unique abilities, she could recall faces, names and dates forward from early childhood and could instantly count the precise number of any objects in view at any moment. She also was an avid reader, especially of history.

In Sheffield, she and her husband embraced a great many friends, almost all of whom have since passed.

In retirement, she enjoyed antique collecting with her husband and was widely regarded as an expert. They also enjoyed gardening, boating, fishing, walking the beach in early morning and at sunset, following the St. Louis Cardinals, and caring for their cats and other critters.

She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Methodist Church congregations in Sheffield and Englewood.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol J. (Patrick) Piper of Ohio, Ill.; two sons, Steven W. Hayes of Kewanee and Daniel K. (Carol) Hayes of Bettendorf, Iowa; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives, primarily in Kentucky.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six sisters, (Ruby) Aileen Harrison of Kirkwood, Ill., (Malta) Christine “Patty” Lindsey of Sebring, Fla., (Florence) Boneta Wilson of Alvaton, Ky., Jean Elizabeth Carr of Metairie, La., (June) Eloise Massey of Monmouth and (Mary) Ann Cook of Sarasota, Fla. (In keeping with regional traditions at the time, most family members were known by their middle names.) She also was preceded in death by two brothers, (Kenneth) Byron Wilson Massey and (James) Tandy Massey; two grandchildren in infancy; and members of her husband’s family, including his father, Daniel Boone Hayes; his mother, Florence Campbell Hayes; his sisters, Ruth White, Louise Smith, Lida Creasy and Lenore Paschal; and his brothers, Ben Hayes, David Hayes and Richard Hayes, all of Bowling Green, Ky. No visitation is planned. Graveside services will be scheduled later this spring in Bowling Green, Ky. Memorials may be directed to Friends of Strays in Princeton or to a favorite charity.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.norbergfh.com.

PRINCETON — Diane “DeeDee” S. Delano, 52, of Princeton passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria with good friends by her side.

DeeDee was born May 2, 1963, in Chicago and was a 1981 graduate of Princeton High School. She moved to Colorado in 1982 and began her career at Oppenheimer Mutual Funds as an administrative ‘DeeDee’ assistant. This position led to many other Delano throughout the Denver and Longmont areas. Her most exciting was working with the Colorado State Chamber of Commerce, where she led a group of 50 business leaders around the state of Colorado for educational and commerce purposes. She also traveled with this job to meetings at the White House and NORAD. DeeDee loved living in Colorado and enjoyed “mountain cruises” every weekend with good friends.

Many off-road adventures were taken in her Suzuki Samurai, which led to discovering Colorado’s hidden treasures. She loved the music of Dan Fogelberg and concerts at Red Rocks. She returned to Princeton to help her parents and reconnect with old friendships.

Her smile was as bright as the moon and her heart was as big as the stars. She was a true friend to many and made you laugh even when she was enduring some of life’s hardest obstacles.

She is survived by her brother, Robert “Bob” Delano, and goddaughter, Jenn Ryan, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard “Dick” Delano and Mary Delano in 2007.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the Bureau County Humane Society.

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

Josephine Coers

TAMPICO — Josephine M. Coers, 91, of Tampico died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico with the Rev. Karl Kaiser of the Tampico Baptist Church, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the funeral home.

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Something’s fishy in Dalzell St. Thomas More held a fish fry on Friday, Feb. 19. The meal included fish and fries, cole slaw, bread, dessert and beverages. Antipasto was also available for even-goers to take home. Stations of the Cross preceded the dinner.

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Patricia Zerfas BUREAU — Patricia A. Zerfas, 64, of Bureau passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born April 25, 1951, in Mendota to Raymond and Francis (McConnell) Miller.

She married Greg Zerfas on Oct. 3, 1974, in Princeton.

She is survived by her husband, Greg; one daughter, Adrienne Nance of the Quad Patricia Cities; two sons, David Zerfas and Gregory Zerfas (Billy) Zerfas, both of Bureau; five sisters, Cheryl (Ron) Zolper of Byron, Pamela (Ben) Martino of Beverly Hills, Fla., Dawn (Randy) Shaddick of Amboy, Lori (Tim) Selquist of Triumph and Mary (Jason) Depolo of Thomasville, N.C.; one brother, David (Angela) Miller of LaMoille; seven grandchildren; and 27 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Allen officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk Well we had some great weather last week — a teaser from Mother Nature of sorts, I’m sure. She has a way of reminding us of what’s to come, but beware ... I’ve come to learn Terri she has a wicked yet Simon oftentimes appropriate sense of humor. What COMMENTARY do you think?

••• In last week’s Thursday newspaper, I read with interest our lead story on the increase in fatalities so far this year over last. According to the Illinois State Police, Bureau and LaSalle counties have seen a 250 percent increase in fatals from the same period last year. I found that number to be astounding; I’m sure you did too. Please be careful out there, folks. Nothing ... and I mean nothing ... is worth challenging the elements to get anywhere. Be safe out there, my friends.

••• I also have to mention the story we ran in today’s Bureau County Republican about three students from Malden Grade School who developed a “compliment wall, an idea they adapted from a youth leadership camp they attended last summer. The students — Remi Rawlings, Beckett Conwell and Reece Bohms — wanted to implement positive changes in their school/community and along with support from school officials and other students, created a wall where students could post compliments on sticky notes about other students.

To date, a few sticky notes have turned into hundreds, where students compliment each other on a variety of things. The feedback? Nothing but positive, not to mention the heartfelt sincerity of what the students write about one another.

I am so impressed with this effort, and I applaud everyone who has participated — whether they created it, supported it, or even delivered a sticky note message on the board. I hope this idea catches on around the county.

A simple message to a person, student, who is having a bad day (or not) can turn negatives into such a positive.

Way to go, Remi, Beckett and Reece ... and a big round of applause not only to the school officials who embraced their idea, but also to the students who take the time to write a message to a classmate. I think we could all learn a lesson from this fine example.

••• Customer Service Kudos: Speaking of positive comments, do you know a business or an individual who delivers great customer service? If so, send me an email about where you experienced some good old-fashioned customer service, and I’ll share it with other readers. Send your Kudos to me at tsimon@bcrnews.com or feel free to give me a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330. Following are some Kudos I recently received: • Phyllis said, “Kudos to Culver’s waitresses and waiters (in Princeton). They always greet you when you come in the door and have something nice to say again when you leave. They are fast, nice and always helpful.”

• Ken said, “I like to go to the Subway (in Spring Valley).

I probably go there once a week, and the kids who work there all know me. They always have smiles on their faces, and they seem genuinely glad to see me. That makes me want to go back again.”

• Mary Ann said, “The people at the Walnut Library are so nice and helpful. They take their time to help me find what I want, and they never act like I’m a bother, even though I’m a senior citizen.”

••• Mistakes. We all make them. We all try not to do so. At this newspaper, we will promptly correct mistakes, and we’ll print our corrections on the pages of this newspaper for everyone to see. I don’t think there’s another company in the world who will publish their errors, but our integrity and credibility rests on letting you know we have made a mistake. Hard as we try, a mistake occasionally happens. We regret each one, but the human element happens, which means mistakes do too.

••• It’s the last full week of February. My next editor’s column will be published in March. Two months of 2016 are nearly gone. Take some time for you and those you love.

After all, life is not a dress rehearsal. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

On the street

The Academy Awards are Feb. 28.

What is your favorite movie of all time and why?

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘Gone With The Wind’ because it represented a changing of our racial times.”

Phyllis Johnson, Walnut

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘The Life of Jesus’ because it explained Jesus’ life up to the crucifixion.”

Katherine Vick, Walnut

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘To Sir With Love’ because it was the movie I saw on my first date with my husband.”

Mary Jo Gothard, Walnut

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘Bruce Almighty’ because I like to tell people that I play God in the movie. My name is Morgan Freeman like the actor that plays God.” Morgan Freeman, Walnut

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘When the Game Stands Tall’ because it is an inspirational movie about football.”

James Macklin, Walnut

TO Letter THE Editor

Funding higher education To the Editor, Like you, I have been closely following the ongoing battle to fund higher education in Illinois, including funding to community colleges, state universities and Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) recipients. You may have seen the governor recently vetoed a higher education funding Bill (SB 2043).

Following Friday’s veto by the governor of this much publicized bill, I am proposing a new path forward toward funding higher education and MAP grants during the current state budget impasse.

SB 2043, the bill the governor vetoed, unfortunately did not have a defined funding source and did not provide funding to our state universities. Following that veto, I am proposing that legislators from both sides of the aisle come together and take a look at a pair of bills I am supporting to give the governor the same tools we all decided

Ambition Keeley Robinson COMMENTARY A girl who dreams, So impulsive and vibrant.

Her endless words,

to give last spring to address the FY ‘15 budget shortfall.

House Bill 4539, which I am co-sponsoring, would fund higher education with reasonable cost savings to taxpayers, and is contingent on providing the governor the tools to secure revenues and support existing spending. That additional provision, contained in House Bill 4521, would allow the governor additional tools to use existing state funding sources to pay the bill for higher education, giving the governor similar latitude to that he was seeking in the bi-partisan FY ‘15 budget fix, allowing a wide ability to manage funds to adequately fund programs including higher education.

HB 4539 not only funds MAP grants, but also funds state university operations, a provision not included in the vetoed SB 2043. I urge that we all come together and support this plan as the best option to get MAP grants into the hands of students and restore operational funding to our community colleges and state universities.

Rep. Don Moffitt, 74th District State Representative Galesburg

Powerful and giant.

Her thoughts, They wonder, To the edge of the world.

They fall, In black.

Where crystal stars twirled.

Combing and lining, Those stars come together.

To form something bright, Or inferior weather.

Each piece, Like a puzzle.

It awaits to be solved.

Assembled and fit, Determined and involved.

They’re coming together, Forming a sky.

And that’s when you realize, They were in her eyes.

Keeley Robinson, 13, of Princeton is a eighth-grade student at Logan Junior High School in Princeton. She an be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@bcrnews.com.

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

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

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Life&Arts

Open registration — New student registration is now open at Princeton Christian Academy. See Page 10.

Service project — Gateway Services and the Kiwanis Club gathered for a joint service project.

See Page 9.

Community Notes dents 12 and under. Extra fish is $1 for Conference cancelled two pieces. Carry-outs (50 cents extra)

PRINCETON — SHINE Women’s Ministry announced the cancellation of its conference, “The Invisible Woman.”

Due to the small number of registrations, organizers have decided to cancel the conference that was to be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at Christ Community Church in Princeton. For more information, email shinewomensministry@yahoo.com.

Lenten program and lunch PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church women’s fellowship will hold a musical program and lunch on Wednesdays throughout the Lenten season. Jennifer Merth will perform from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, followed by a luncheon in fellowship hall. The menu will be ham loaf. For information, call 815-875-2329.

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

The dinner will also include a dessert and drink.

‘Atomic John’ at Princeton Coffeehouse on Saturday PRINCETON — The Wisconsin-based folk group known as “Atomic John” will perform at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The coffeehouse is located at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Two of the three talents in the group have Princeton roots. Siblings Tom and Abby Beneke grew up in Princeton.

While attending college in Wisconsin, they immersed themselves in a wide variety of musical styles. More recently, they’ve performed under several names, and in different contexts, principally playing small venues in Wisconsin and Illinois.

They share a distinct musical vision, highlighted by Abby’s haunting, ethereal vocals. Together or individually they’ve opened for a number of national acts, including Hayward Williams, Ezra Furman, Willy Porter, Rachel Ries, Woody Pines and Dakota Dave Hull.

Tom also plays regularly with The Por-

tageurs, a Madison-based band.

“Atomic John” came into being last year with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Jon Blinderman, a Chicago native. Blinderman’s approach to guitar, steeped in pre-war and mid-20th century blues, is the ideal foil for the Benekes’ American folk stylings.

Their initial album, which will be released this month, was recorded and mixed by Liam O’Brien of garbage folk collective Holy Sheboygan! and Mike Noyce of Justin Vernon’s Bon Iver. The Princeton concert will be their first CD release show.

Laurie and Steve Bonucci are the sponsors of the “Atomic John” show.

Admission to the Princeton Coffeehouse is $15 at the door. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available. The coffeehouse offers traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music, monthly August through May. For information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

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Community coffee in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, in the UCC Parish Hall. Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls will be served.

Princeton DAR will host youth luncheon PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR will host its youth luncheon, honoring area high school seniors selected by their peers and teachers as DAR Good Citizens, on Friday, March 4, at the Hampshire Colony Church, 604 S. Church St. in Princeton. Lunch will be served at noon, but students are asked to arrive earlier for photos. Reservation deadline for members is Feb. 24. Submit checks to Dolores Dace, treasurer. The program, “Civil War Dads,” will be presented by author Tim Pletkovich.

Spaghetti supper in Walnut

MANLIUS — The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will hold a wild game supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The cost is $20 for person and a guest and includes a one-year membership for one person. A Henry Golden Boy 22 caliber lever action rifle, or $400 cash, will be raffled off.

WALNUT — The First Christian Church of Walnut will hold its 27th annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The menu will include spaghetti, French bread, tossed salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12, and free for those under 3 years old.

Library will host youth program

Book orders being taken

OHIO — The Ohio Public Library will have a youth program on the Chinese Lunar New Year at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. There will be a “lion” that kids can help operate, as well as an opportunity to make their own ink.

Fish fry in Ohio OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club fish fry will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. Serving will be at Ohio Schools and Pipe’s Pub, with delivery available in Ohio. The menu will be fish, potato salad, baked beans, bread, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for senior citizens 60 plus and stu-

LADD — Orders for Ladd’s 125th Anniversary Commemorative Book are currently being accepted. The book will feature the past 25 years since the Centennial History book was published in 1990 and will include the 125th Celebration, family histories, businesses, organizations and an event timeline from 1990 to 2015. Those wishing to reserve a copy are asked to contact the Ladd village clerk’s office by calling 815-894-2440 or to stop in at 121 N. Main Ave. Only 500 copies will be available for sale at $35 each. The book is currently in production and is expected to arrive in approximately eight weeks.

For more information, contact the village clerk’s office.

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Vendor fair set for Feb. 27 PRINCETON — The Relay For Life of Bureau County Event Leadership Team and teams Diva, Anytime Warriors and the Bee Team will co-host a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton.

There will be approximately 28 vendors including a craft and bake sale

by Diva, Anytime Warriors and the Bee Team. The Event Leadership Team will be on hand to sell luminaria and ACS

Can memberships, answer questions about Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society’s services, and help teams and survivors sign up to participate in the Relay.

Booths are available for $25. Admission to the event is free. Proceeds from the vendor fair will benefit Relay For Life of Bureau County. For more information, email Amanda Fuger at mrsafuger@gmail. com.

SVE kindergarten pre-registration SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Elementary School has set Thursday, Feb. 25, from 7:45 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., as kindergarten pre-registration.

Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, are asked to go to the John F. Kennedy School multi-purpose room to register their children. Registration at JFK will be for all incoming kindergarten students who reside in the Spring Valley Elementary School District. Parents should enter the building through the west entrance off of Strong Avenue.

Parents are asked to bring an original county certified birth certificate (hospital certificates are not acceptable). Copies of the original will be made for the school file.

Immunization, physical, dental and eye exam records are also required.

Forms will be provided at pre-registration for the state required exams that will be collected at full registration in early August. If applicable, proof of custody is required. No fees will be collected at this time. Parents should still register their child even if they do not have all of these items. Parents will, however, need all of these items in order for their child to be officially enrolled and placed in classrooms by the full registration date in early August. Two proofs of residency will also be required in early August.

Parents unable to register on Feb. 25 should call 815-664-4601 to arrange an alternative time to pre-register. Pre-registration is necessary to predict incoming enrollment. Please note, however, that your child will not be fully registered until actual registration in August is completed.

Annual science fair held in Ladd LADD — Ladd Community Consolidated School held its annual Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the John T. Piccatto Library. Community members of the Illinois Valley area volunteered to judge the 18 projects created by 23 seventh-grade students.

Four projects received a first-place rating and are eligible to go on to regional competition in DeKalb on April 2. Receiving firstplace ratings were: Merlyn Updike, Gia Pozzi, Hannah Parente, Kaden Crowther and Alec Vecchia. Holly Flanagan is the Science Fair sponsor.

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Freedom House receives donation The Rev. Mark Harkness, Walnut Rotary Club president, presents a $565 donation to Pam Busch, Freedom House’s domestic violence program director. Freedom House, a domestic violence and sexual assault center focusing on safety, provides a wide variety of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, including a 24-hour safe shelter to stay in crisis situations for victims of domestic or sexual abuse and their children, counseling, prevention education, legal advocacy and more. A client does not have to be living in the shelter to receive other Freedom House Services. It serves the residents of Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

Ladd Library will host program LADD — Seniors, future seniors and caregivers should consider joining Nancy Carper from the Bureau County Senior Citizens Association for an informative session at the Ladd Library on Thursday, March 10.

Carper will discuss services and options available for seniors and caregivers in Bureau County. Counseling, transportation options, the senior center programs and general information on assistance, devices even

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The presentation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Ladd Library, 125 N. Main in Ladd.

There is no charge for attending, and refreshments will be available. Those interested in participating should call the Ladd Library at 815-894-3254 to register as space is limited.

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Gateway Services and Princeton Kiwanis make trauma dolls in joint service project PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton Kiwanis Club and individuals from Gateway Services stuffed, assembled and decorated more than 20 trauma dolls which were divided and given to both the Princeton Police Department and the Princeton Fire Department on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Trauma dolls are 15-inch dolls which are given to children to help them feel more comfortable in high stress situations. They can also be used as a way for a child to express his/her fear of unhappiness, by showing someone where they feel pain.

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this project again. Everyone was really excited to give back to our community,” said Mandi Johnson, Gateway Services finance director.

Pre-sewn dolls were given out to stuff, and then stitched close with a sewing machine, and the individuals drew faces and clothing on the dolls.

Jim Dooley of the Kiwanis said, “A hospital or accident experience can be overwhelming for an adult; imagine what it’s like for a sick or injured child. Kiwanis Trauma Dolls are a great gift for such children. Kids can keep their doll, which soothes a traumatic situation for them.

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vices to finish these dolls. At our next project, we hope to expand trauma dolls to the hospital!”

Lt. Scott Underwood of the Princeton Police Department and Lt. Scott Etheridge of the Princeton Fire Department accepted the trauma dolls on their departments’ behalf.

The Kiwanis club, located in 80 nations, helps their communities in countless ways. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. To learn more about Kiwanis International, visit kiwani-

is.org or to visit the regional Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International, visit iikiwanis.org. To join Princeton’s Kiwanis Service team, contact Amron Buchanan by calling 309-854-2810 or by email to amronb@hotmail.com, or contact Jim Dooley by calling 309-251-0487 or by email to dooley938@mtco.com.

Gateway Services Inc., located in Princeton, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which provides services to individuals with disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. Gateway has 10 programs for individuals and provides an estimated 400,000 hours of service on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.gateway-services.org.

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Princeton Christan Academy opens registration for new students PRINCETON — Princeton Christian Academy officially opened its 2016-17 registration for new students on Monday, Feb. 22.

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

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

science.

Since the inception of Princeton Christian Academy in 1981, the curriculum used throughout most subjects and grade levels has been the highly acclaimed A Beka Book curriculum, which offers a strong phonics-based reading program and aggressive, Christian materials in all subject matter. Besides high-level education, developing a Biblical worldview and ethical, moral conduct in students is a high priority at Princeton Christian Academy. Students are inspired toward altruism and showing Christ’s love to the world by participating in various charitable activities and sponsoring a child from overseas throughout each school year. Caring, courteous and respectful attitudes are expected behavior within the walls of PCA. Parental involvement and open communication between parents and school staff are also priorities at PCA. Princeton Christian Academy is located two and one-half miles northeast of Princeton on Route 34. Class sizes are limited to 15 and current students have been in the registration process since Jan. 25.

Malden Grade School announces kindergarten registration MALDEN — Malden Grade School will hold its kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, through Thursday, March 3, in the school office.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be eligible for kindergarten. A copy of a certified birth certificate, obtained from the county courthouse in which the child was born, must be presented when the child is registered. Hos-

pital birth certificates cannot be accepted.

A health and eye examination, and dental form, will be handed out during registration and must be completed by the first day of school. A copy of a lead screening risk assessment is also required for children entering kindergarten.

If registration week is not convenient, forms may be mailed by calling Brenda Dye at the school office at 815-643-2436.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016 • 11 Bonding time — St. Bede assistant coach Ron Barnes got to share a special moment with his son, John, on the mats at the State Farm Center. See page 12.

State champ

Finishing with a flourish

SBA’s Barnes wins heavyweight state title in overtime

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymyus@bcrnews.com

CHAMPAIGN — One throw was all it took for John Barnes to make school history Saturday, Feb. 20, at the State Farm Center.

St. Bede Academy senior John Barnes used a takedown in overtime to score a 3-1 victory over Herscher’s Grant Miller and claim the heavyweight state championship.

He becomes the first state wrestling champ from St. Bede, the first from Bureau County in 13 years and the first state heavyweight champion from the Illinois Valley since 1992. The only other undefeated state champions from the Illinois Valley are Princeton’s Kristian Wahlgren (160, A) in 1994 and L-P’s Eric Siebert (145, AA) in 1993. “(It was) indescribable,” an elated Barnes said. “I saw my dad’s face right off when I got that takedown. It’s kind of surreal almost. Felt like I wasn’t there. Just weird. Taking him down, it’s already over … it’s awesome.”

Barnes finished the season with a 41-0 record.

The heavyweight comShaw Media photo/Michael Krabbenhoet batants remained scoreSt. Bede’s John Barnes celebrates his win against Herscher’s Grant Miller during the championship at state wresting less after one period. MillSaturday in Champaign at the State Farm Center. He is the first state champion in school history.

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DEPUE — The Little Giants are standing tall at the end of the season when it matters most as seven straight foes have stood up and seven straight foes have been sat back down with a loss at the hands of a surging DePue squad.

Its latest conquest was a decisive one as the Little Giants defense only allowed 13 second-half points in its 59-34 route of the Henry-Senachwine Mallards Friday, Feb. 19.

“It’s all about defense.

I tell the kids if they play hard defense and get after it that the offense will come and that’s what happened for us in the second half.

You have to hand it to the Henry kids, they gave it their all but it was just our night,” DePue coach Charlie Klinefelter said.

A layup from Henry’s Ethan Dixon with four seconds left to play in the first half seemingly put the Mallards up one at the half, but sophomore guard Manny Winfert would have none of that. He took the inbounds pass and drilled a trey from beyond half court to send the Little Giants and its fans into a frenzy.

“Let’s go!” senior forward Ramon Puga said emphatically as he pounded his chest. And off the Little Giants went, gaining momentum from the half

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SBA senior John Barnes er gained a 1-0 lead with an escape in the second, but Barnes, who has rarely trailed in a match season long, said he wasn’t worried.

“I knew I had the speed. I held him down for a while.

That took a lot of effort,” Barnes said.

Bruins coach Sean Hobson said he wasn’t worried either and remained calm heading into the third period, thanks to his faith.

“God told me he was going to win. I was reading some devotions that said God is going to bless you with a flourishing finish,” Hobson said. “It was a sign from God.” Barnes tied the match in the third with an escape to set the stage for Barnes’ monumental overtime period and flourishing finish.

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Boys basketball: Princeton 68, Rochelle 63

Little Giants streak into postseason

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“Indescribable ... It’s kind of surreal almost.

Felt like I wasn’t there. Just weird … it’s awesome.”

Reinhardt, Tigers finish off Hubs

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymyus@bcrnews.com

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DePue’s Manny Winfert slips past Henry’s Jake Kennedy for two points Friday at DePue.

PRINCETON — Jake Reinhardt knew he couldn’t let this one get away.

He went on a personal 9-0 run in the fourth to lead the Tigers to a 68-63 win over the Rochelle Hubs Friday, Feb. 19, at Prouty Gym. They had fallen behind by eight points after taking a 50-43 going into the fourth quarter.

“He is a senior leader and captain. We need him to do those types of things for us. He is capable of those explosions on any night. We hope to see more of that in the near future,” PHS coach Michael Fredericks said.

The Tigers appeared to

have things well under control, up seven with eight minutes to play.

Before they knew it, they were down eight at 63-55.

Jake Farraher sank two free throws before Reinhardt sprung into action.

He started his streak from an assist from Jett Wedekind off a steal with 2:04 left to play to make it 63-59.

The senior red-headed guard added a steal and layup and then drilled a 3-pointer to put the Tigers back on top at 64-63 with 1:17 left in the game. He added two free throws with 21.8 remaining to make it 66-63.

PHS junior Colby Robbins blocked a potential

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Barnes From Page 11

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Newly crowned state heavyweight king John Barnes was given a royal reception at St. Bede Academy Monday morning.

He made quick work of Miller in overtime, scoring the takedown with 0:41 showing, much to the heavy approval of the boisterous Bruin backers right in the front row.

“He’s tough, I mean he really was, heavy, hard to move,” Barnes said.

“Once I got him down, got wrapped around, got him on his back, swing him, throw him down. Got it done.”

Barnes also beat defending state champ Quinton Ball to claim the Princeton Sectional crown last week. He said he trains for moments like Saturday.

“I conditioned all week.

We don’t wrestle six minutes up in that wrestling room. We wrestle 8 and a half. It pays off in the end,” Barnes said.

Barnes ran to give his dad, Ron, and Hobson high fives before getting his arm triumphantly raised at center mat. He acknowledge the Bruins’ backers, then gave his dad a big bear hug.

Had he not won, Barnes is afraid his emotions may have got the best of him.

“I’m not big on crying.

I feel like if I would have lost, I’d been pretty close,” he said. “Now that I won, it’s great to win and end on a nice note. Same as last year. Didn’t quite get as nice as one. Winning that last match, it’s awesome.”

SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal, who was a classmate of Ron Barnes at SBA, said it was an incredible moment for the Bruins’ wrestling program and a show of perseverance for Barnes.

“You could see the struggle in the championship match of a tight beginning and then maybe the kid from Herscher gained an advantage and John battled back,” he said. “John looked exhausted and then he found something at the end for the win. No different than what a team sport may go through over a longer period of time – you saw it in the match.

It was so great to see him come out on top.”

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State wrestling notebook

Bonding time

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

CHAMPAIGN — The first person John Barnes looked for after winning the state heavyweight championship Saturday night at the State Farm Center was his dad, Ron. The elder Barnes has always been in John’s corner along the way and got to sit in on the mat along with Bruins’ head coach Sean Hobson.

“He pushed me since I was a little kid to be the best. I couldn’t ask for a better dad.

Always been there, always pushing, even when I didn’t want it. It pays off, all the hard work,” John said.

Ron wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else.

“We bonded a lot. We always had a good relationship. You can see the appreciation. Can’t ask more for as a dad,” he said.

He was also proud of his son and happy to see all his hard work pay off.

“He was down here last year and got third place. Right after that he started working out. Even through track, summer, lifting every day, running everyday. As a dad, what more can you ask. I raised him right, I guess,” Ron said.

Another member of the family, who also helped get Barnes to the top of the podium, was his cousin, Spencer Barnes.

He sparred the Bruin grappler every day in practice and for his reward, he got to walk with his cousin out for the Grand March at the start of the evening’s main event.

“He’s the one that wrestles me every day (even though) I outweigh him by 60 pounds.

He brings me in the weight room every day after practice. Without him, everybody, I couldn’t have done it,” John said.

Hobson said he considers all the Barnes like family, including Spencer’s dad, Bob.

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St. Bede’s John Barnes wrestles Herscher’s Grant Miller during a final match Saturday at state wrestling in Champaign.

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

St. Bede senior John Barnes became the first state wrestling champion in school history.

Hobson spends Thanksgiving and Easter holidays with them and thanks them all for their contributions to John’s state crowning.

• School spirit: St. Bede threw a surprise school assembly Monday morning for their new state champ. Barnes knew nothing about it until his dad told him he was going to give him a ride to school.

He did so on the back of his dad’s pickup truck right down St. Bede lane with SBA students lining each side of the road.

The student body assembled in the gym, where they posed for a large family photo with the state champ. Barnes was overwhelmed by all the support.

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From Page 11 3-point attempt by the Hubs and Farraher cashed in on the other end with a pair of free throws to seal the Tigers victory.

Reinhardt finished with 13 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter.

Along with Reinhardt’s play, Fredericks said the Tigers switch to a diamond-and-one press proved pivotal down the stretch. The Hubs had outscored the Tigers 20-5 prior to that move.

“Obviously, we’d like to win by a large margin but that’s not possible every game. Rochelle is a bigger school – 3A – and they play some tough competition,” Fredericks said. “We knew we were going to have our hands full and we slapped on the diamond-and-one (press) at the right time at about 2:04. I think it totally caught them off guard. They weren’t expecting that at all.”

The Tigers improved to 17-10 with the win over its old NCIC rivals in the first Friday night home game of the season. Fredericks said it was good to take some momentum into regional play at Orion, where they are to meet Monday’s winner between host Chargers and Bureau Valley Wednesday.

“It’s always great to win at home. Our fans were outstanding tonight. They really did a fantastic job. This is the loudest this place has been in quite a while for us,” he said. “It was our first Friday home game of the year and people came out and cheered us on. It was not only a team effort, but a crowd effort as well.”

Princeton went up 14-12 at the end of the first quarter on a outback by Colton Youngren. Skye Behrends, the birthday boy, hooped twice to start the second quarter. The Hubs kept it close with the Tigers taking a 34-28 halftime lead.

The Hubs scored six straight, capped by a steal and layup by Colfay Pointer, to go up 41-38 with 3:55 left in the third quarter.

Reinhardt closed out the third quarter with a 3-point play and put the Tigers up by seven at quarter’s end.

• Tiger tales: PHS won the sophomore game 62-57.

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“It means a lot just because I had a ton of people down there at state and show a lot of support. Then to come back and have more this morning, really shows how much everybody cares and supports me,” Barnes said.

A group of about 30 SBA students also made their way to Champaign Saturday to cheer Barnes to the state title.

“Our students getting the opportunity to celebrate with John and congratulate him was fantastic. We had about 30 at the State Farm Center Saturday night and that is a testimony to how our kids rally for each other,” SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal said.

• Making history: The only other individual state champion in SBA history is track standout Brent Barth, who won two hurdles titles in 1976 and another in 1977.

The Bruins baseball team won the state crown in 1988.

The last state wrestling champion from Bureau County was Princeton’s Brandon Nink in 2003, who won the 140-pound title in Class A. Barnes becomes the first heavyweight grappler from the Illinois Valley to win state since Mendota’s Tom Sondgeroth in 1992. The Trojans also produced heavyweight champ Tim Hof in 1981.

Princeton has produced seven state champs and L-P one.

While Barnes is the first state champ for St. Bede, he is the 71st from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

Sterling Newman heads the TRAC list with a whopping 35 state champions.

• Mat mentor: After Hobson gained his first state champion of his coaching career, he made sure he gave a call to former Princeton wrestling coach Randy Swinford, who helped Hobson

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

PHS’ Garrett Allen launches a shot in Friday’s sophomore game at Prouty Gym. The Kittens won 62-57.

Illinois Valley state champs Princeton

Dennis Taylor (138) - 1980-A Mike Jones (112) - 1983-A Kipp Wahlgren (145) - 1990-A Kristian Wahlgren (152) - 1993-A; (160) - 1994-A Brian Taylor (112) - 2002-A Brandon Nink (140) - 2003-A Mendota (2) Tim Hof (hwt) - 1981-A Tom Sondgeroth (hwt) - 1992-A L-P (1) Eric Siebert (145) - 1993-AA St. Bede (1) John Barnes (hwt) - 2016-1A

get to where he is today.

Hobson was a state qualifier at PHS in 1998 for Swinford and coached under Swinford before going to St. Bede.

“I was raised without a mom and dad, and he was the closest I had to a dad,” Hobson said. “He was a blessing of God.” Hobson said Swinford paid for half of his coaching class because he didn’t have the money to pay for it all.

• Tiger tales: Princeton senior Tyler Wood was happy to make it to state his senior year and win a match.

“It was cool. I missed it last year by a couple matches, that kinds of sucks, and I didn’t want to miss again,” he said.

Wood was very happy to beat sectional champ Ashton Myers of Quincy Notre Dame (6-1), who was the third seed. He said he would have liked to win more, though.

PHS junior Austin Wetsel, who dropped his only match, said he will work harder to get back next year and win.

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From Page 11 court buzzer beater that translated into 14 straight Little Giant points and a second half where they outscored their opponent 36-13.

“That three was huge. It gave us some energy and we came out and got onto a roll and our defense kept us going. We’re one of the tougher defensive teams in the area and when we play good defense we play good basketball,” Klinefelter said.

The Little Giants’ defense forced the Mallards into a one-dimensional team throughout most of the game as guard Jake Kennedy was the only Mallard with multiple field goals in the game.

“They took us out of our game early, but we did what we needed to in the second half. We spread the ball around and got some good looks,” Klinefelter said. “We couldn’t open it up in the first half and get much of a lead, but we were able to convert better after the break and it also helped that we got a lot of steals and easy buckets off of the press.”

DePue allowed only three field goals in the second half and those were all of the three points variety to Henry’s only offensive threat, Kennedy, who finished with 23 points.

On top of the huge three at the halftime buzzer, Winfert matched sophomore guard Rafa Puga for second on the team in scoring with 11 points. The presence of Ramon Puga on the court set the Giants in a tier above the Mallards as he led all scorers with 24 points.

“Senior Night got into him. I love the kid even though I’ve been tough on him over the last three years. He knows when he needs to make a play and he stepped up tonight and had a great game,” Klinefelter said.

DePue played Paw Paw on Monday, Feb. 22, on the first night of play at the Amboy Regional. Results were not available by press time.

“I’m not looking anywhere but at that first game,” Klinefelter said. “It’s regional time and anyone can upset another team or they themselves can be upset.

I told the kids that we don’t need to focus on anything but that first game. I’d love to make it to the championship game and see what our defense can do in that situation, but the most important and only thing we should concentrate on is getting that first win.”

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DePue’s Rafa Puga splits the Henry defense for a shot Friday at DePue.

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High school boys Three Rivers .........Conf. All Newman ......................12-2 24-4 Rockridge ....................12-2 23-4 Kewanee ......................11-3 17-9 St. Bede ......................10-4 18-8 Morrison ......................10-4 14-11 Princeton ......................9-5 17-10 Hall ..............................8-6 16-12 Erie ..............................7-7 15-13 Orion ............................7-7 14-12 Fulton ...........................6-8 13-17 Sherrard .......................5-9 9-15 Riverdale .....................3-11 10-17 Prophetstown ..............2-12 8-20 Bureau Valley ..............1-13 4-24 Amboy .........................1-13 3-23 Friday’s results Princeton 68, Rochelle 63 Rockridge 52, Newman 46 Other area results Kaneland 60, L-P 50

PHS’ Colby Robbins takes Rochelle’s Angel Aguirre for a tumble on his firsthalf drive Friday at Prouty Gym. The Tigers won 68-63.

At Prouty Gym, Princeton Rochelle 14 14 15 20 - 63 Princeton 14 20 16 18 - 68 PHS (17-10): Wedekind 0-4

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Apply at: Combined Cleaning & Restoration, 1503 Olympic Road, Princeton 815-872-5326 HIGHWAY MAINTAINER FULL-TIME PERMANENT HIGHWAY MAINTAINER POSITION TO BE FILLED: The Bureau County Highway Department is seeking applications for a fulltime permanent Highway Maintainer.

Applicants must have CDL Drivers license, a High School Diploma or GED, and live within Bureau County.

Hours are typically 40 per week with overtime as required. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 9, 2016, and can be obtained at the Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton IL HORNBAKER GARDENS Looking for help on Landscaping Crew.

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Earn up to $1,200 A Month! Looking for Independent Contractor to Deliver newspapers early Mornings 7 days per week. Routes now available in Your area.

Please call Brett King at 309-360-9549 Or email: bking@ acimidwestllc.com POSTION OPENING Pre-K Teacher: Spring Valley. 40 hours/week; school year; minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. For information & application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815-625-7830 or visit our website at: www.tcochelps.com T.T.O.C. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Partner

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WINDOW REMOVAL and REPLACEMENT at First United Methodist Church.

(6) 2nd story, 8x10 to be replaced.

Contact Trustee Brian Husted, 815-875-2476 for bid specifications

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229 • Professional/ Clerical LAW OFFICE seeking a full-time SECRETARY. Must have good communication, computer and customer service skills.

Must be able to multitask. Legal experience preferred. Send resume and references to: Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, 10 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356

High school girls Oglesby 1A Super-Sectional Monday, Feb. 22: #1 Indian Creek (30-1) vs. #1 Galena (27-2).

Monmouth 2A Super-Sectional Monday: #1 Peoria Christian (228) vs.#1 Byron (30-3).

Bureau Valley 3A Super-

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearthese ing within columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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

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

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

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312-832-0500

CNC Machine Operators Light Industrial Monday, Feb 29th | 10 AM - 3 PM

AT Spring Valley Public Library: 215 E. Cleveland St | Spring Valley

Monday, March 7th | 10 AM - 3 PM

AT Putnam County Public Library: 130 4th St | Hennepin

Monday, March 21st | 10 AM - 3 PM

AT Graves-Hume Public Library: 1401 W Main St | Mendota

ALL SHIFTS NEEDED • $10 - $11/Hour

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ner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1.

Fieldcrest 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - #6 St. Bede (18-8) vs. #8 Hall (16-12), 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 2 - #2 McNamara vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Game 3 #4 Fieldcrest (18-8) vs. #5 Putnam County, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Championship, 7 p.m.

Monmouth 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - (5) Aledo Mercer County vs. (11) Knoxville.

Game 2 - #8 ROWVA vs. (10) Monmouth United.

Tuesday: Game 3 (2) Kewanee (17-9) vs. winner game 2, 7.

Wednesday Game 4 - #3 Monmouth-Roseville (17-8) vs. winner game 1, 7.

Friday, Feb. 26: Championship, 7.

Call 815.451.9119 for more info!

Sectional Monday, Feb. 29: Winners Galesburg/Rochelle sectionals, 7 p.m.

Volleyball

Junior high girls SRC 7th grade tournament at Ottawa SATURDAY: #5 LaSalle def. #4 Princeton 20-25, 30-28, 25-20. #3 Ottawa def. #6 Streator #2 Mendota def. #7 Spring Valley.

TUESDAY: #1 Peru vs. #5 LaSalle, #3 Ottawa vs. #2 Mendota.

THURSDAY: Third place - 4 p.m.

Title - tba, 6 p.m.

SRC 8th grade tournament at Ottawa SATURDAY: #5 LaSalle def. #4 Spring Valley #3 Princeton def. #6 Mendota 25-17, 25-18 #2 Ottawa def. #7 Streator TUESDAY: #1 Peru vs. #5 LaSalle, 5 p.m., #3 Princeton vs. #2 Ottawa, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY: Third place - 5 p.m.

Title - 7 p.m.

- 400 Merchandise

446 • Farm Products

434 • Miscellaneous Sales FIREWOOD All hardwoods split, ready to burn. Available all year around. 22 years experience. Full size truck bed. 815-875-1552 Fujufilm, Finepix, S7000 Digital Camera. Owners manual, camera case, mini tripod, 2 telephoto lenses, wide angle and fisheye lens. $400. Contact Rick 630-605-9536 Hoover floor mate; Collection of Precious Moments (all or choice).

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Small square bales of ALFALFA HAY $5 each.

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448 • Pets & Livestock AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Puppies for sale. Ready to go. 3 females, 5 males.

Reds $400. Merles $500.

Call 309-897-8477 DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

446 • Farm Products

450 • Under $1000

ALFALFA GRASS, 5'x5' round bales, stored inside.

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1/50 scale Caterpillar toy haul truck $150; Insignia 42” LCD HDTV with remote $125. 815-878-3252

Great Dane Trailers has an immediate opening for a

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER The Product Design Engineer performs all tasks pertaining to product design, engineering calculation and product information process.

Major duties include custom specification trailer design for mass production and bills of material generation. Reviews drawings and BOM’s for accuracy and completeness. Provides technical assistance to corresponding departments. Issues technical orders for product assemblies. Will be exposed to and handle confidential information and technical data. The Ideal candidate will possess a high level of creativity, sound judgment, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Must be proficient in AutoCAD, CATIA, SmarTeam, Word and Excel. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Technology preferred and minimum 3 years experience required. We offer a competitive salary with exceptional benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit resume & salary history to: llempke@greatdanetrailers.com or mail to: Human Resources- Lempke, Great Dane Trailers, 2006 Kentville Road, Kewanee, IL 61443.

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450 • Under $1000 2 antique beds, 1 hand carved, 1 civil war era. $500/both or best offer.

Call 309-894-4013 or 815-303-2877 71 piece travel emergency kit $15; queen comforter $10; clothes closet $10. Call 815-915-7638 Nordic track exercise bike, like new, programmable $200; (2) white, 36” storm doors, $25 each. 815-875-1266 Office chair, $20 or best offer; 2 petal cars, $150 each or best offer.

Call 815-343-9121 Vintage cast brass cannonball andirons, $75; wood bookshelves, $10 each; classical records, $3 each. Call 815-869-3054

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One owner local. $11,900.

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614 • Car Sales

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767 • Mobile Home Sales

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615 • Truck Sales 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Tradesman quad cab, 4x2. $29,000. less than 7,000 miles. Please email: drivnstyl@outlook.com

616 • Motorcycles Walneck's MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET in Princeton, IL. Sunday, March 6th, Bureau County Fairgrounds. 8am-3pm.

Motorcycles and parts for sale. Admission: $6 adults. Vendor spaces $40. Indoors heated.

Info: Pixie/Buzz 630-985-2097

Mobile Home for Sale. 3 bedroom. $2,000 down. $431.02 per month for 3 years. Includes lot rent.

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767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON. 1 bedroom apartment, $480. 1st floor. New paint, flooring, carport, laundry, garbage.

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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, ) DEFENDANTS. ) CASE No. 14-CH-13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1507, Plaintiff, Northwest Bank & Trust Company, hereby provides notice of the public sale of the following property: 1. Name and address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regard ing the real estate: Larry Morine 100 E. Kimberly Road - Davenport, IA 52806 563-388-2626 2. The common address of the real estate is 109 New Elite Street, New Bedford, Illinois 61346.

3. The property is legally described as: 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) 4. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Unknown 5. The times specified in the judgment, if any, when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale.

None.

6. Time and place ofthe sale: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16,2016, at the Bureau County Sheriffs Department, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

7. Terms of the sale: Certified funds within 10 days of the date of sale.

8. Case Title, Case number and court in which foreclosure was filed.

Northwest Bank & Trust Company vs. Patrick A. Stillwell and Joan C. Stillwell, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14-CH-13, in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Bureau County, Illinois.

STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Plaintiff 201 West Second Street, Suite 1000 Davenport, Iowa 52801 Telephone: 563.324.1000 Facsimile: 563.326.6266 By: /s/Daniel P. Kresowik Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 23, Mar. 1 and 8, 2016.

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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, ) DEFENDANTS. ) CASE No. 14-CH-13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1507, Plaintiff, Northwest Bank & Trust Company, hereby provides notice of the public sale of the following property: 1. Name and address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regard ing the real estate: Larry Morine 100 E. Kimberly Road - Davenport, IA 52806

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563-388-2626 2. The common address of the real estate is 109 New Elite Street, New Bedford, Illinois 61346.

3. The property is legally described as: 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

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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) 4. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Unknown 5. The times specified in the judgment, if any, when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale.

None.

6. Time and place ofthe sale: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16,2016, at the Bureau County Sheriffs Department, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

7. Terms of the sale: Certified funds within 10 days of the date of sale.

8. Case Title, Case number and court in which foreclosure was filed.

Northwest Bank & Trust Company vs. Patrick A. Stillwell and Joan C. Stillwell, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14-CH-13, in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Bureau County, Illinois.

STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER A Professional Corporation Attorneys for Plaintiff 201 West Second Street, Suite 1000 Davenport, Iowa 52801 Telephone: 563.324.1000 Facsimile: 563.326.6266 By: /s/Daniel P. Kresowik Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 23, Mar. 1 and 8, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JAMES J. THEODORE AND PATRICIA ) THEODORE, COLLECTION ) PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) DEPARTMENT OF TREASURERY ) AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 15-CH-51 Notice of Judicial Sale of Real Estate Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause, the property hereinafter described will be sold by the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois at public auction to the highest bidder at 10:00 a.m. on March 23,2016.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 250 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301; 815-223-0700 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 3485 E. Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, IL 61329 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: PARCEL I: LOT THIRTY-TWO (32) IN SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SET FORTH IN A SUBDIVISION PLAT IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RECORDED AS DOC. #87-2877, IN BOOK 685, PAGE 594, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED

BY AMENDED PLAT OF SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1987, IN BOOK 698, PAGE 468, AS DOC. #87-4099, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS DATED AUGUST 1, 1987, AND RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1987, AS DOC #873227, IN BOOK 686, PAGE 737, ET SEQ., EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE COAL, FIRECLAY AND MINERALS HERETOFORE SEVERED AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SURFACE THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF LADD, COUNTY OF BUREAU, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL II: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN (16) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH LIES NORTH OF THE BURLINGTON-NORTHERN RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, EAST OF THE EXISTING ROAD RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY FROM THE SOUTH END OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14) TO THE NORTH END THEREOF, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14), 1678.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14); 896.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG A LINE 33 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF AND ALL PARALLEL TO THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE ABANDONED CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, 535.64 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 665.96 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT THIRTY-TWO (32) IN SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD, ILLINOIS, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID LOT THIRTY-TWO (32), 335.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS DATED AUGUST 1, 1987, AND RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1987, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOC. #87-3226 AT BOOK 686, PAGE 732, AND EXCEPTING AND RESERVING COAL, FIRECLAY AND MINERALS

HERETOFORE SEVERED AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SURFACE THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HALL, COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A relatively large 1-1/2 story home with eight rooms, including three bedrooms. It has an attached two car and detached three car garages and it is situated on a wooded 10 acre lot.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: The real estate will not be available for inspection.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: The lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main #B5, Princeton, IL 61356. On March 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Mortgagee’s Attorney.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff. Title will be conveyed subject to existing tenancies, if any.

By: /s/R. J. Lannon Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff R.J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building La Salle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 jlannon@hlhdr.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE S ULTCH, ) Deceased. ) Case No.: 2016-P-12 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marjorie S. Ultch, of LaMoille, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 3, 2016 to Martin D. Ultch, 33405 2500 North Avenue, LaMoille, IL 61330, whose attorney is David M. Kaleel, 806 Jefferson Street, Mendota, Illinois 61342.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 or with the representative, or both, on or before September 1, 2016. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that Notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

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

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) JULIANNA BRYSON; MICHAEL S. BRYSON; ) THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN ) DEVELOPMENT; COLLECTION ) PROFESSIONALS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants, ) Case No. 15-CH-47 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michael S. Bryson, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 13 Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Twelve (12) in Prouty Subdivision, being a part of Lot Ninety-two (92) in the Original Town, now City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, 519 East Thompson, Princeton, IL 61356 16-16-456-009 Now, therefore, unless you, Michael S. Bryson, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 13 Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, on or before April 9, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Ellen C. Morris (6308804) One of Plaintiff’s Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 23, Mar. 1 and 8, 2016.

PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on the Petition to Opt Out of the Summer School Breakfast Program in accordance with The Childhood Hunger Relief Act filed on January 5, 2016 by Randall Otto, DePue Community Unit School District #103; Bureau County, Illinois is scheduled to convene at 9:00 a.m. on February 26, 2016 at the office of the Regional Superintendent, 107 S. State Street, Atkinson, Illinois. The Regional Superintendent shall at that time hear testimony on the Petition from the School District and interested community members.

By: Angie Zarvell Regional Superintendent of Schools Bureau, Henry, & Stark Counties, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 23, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JAMES J. THEODORE AND PATRICIA ) THEODORE, COLLECTION ) PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) DEPARTMENT OF TREASURERY ) AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 15-CH-51 Notice of Judicial Sale of Real Estate Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above entitled cause, the property hereinafter described will be sold by the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois at public auction to the highest bidder at 10:00 a.m. on March 23,2016.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Shane Schultz, 250 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301; 815-223-0700 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 3485 E. Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, IL 61329 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: PARCEL I: LOT THIRTY-TWO (32) IN SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SET FORTH IN A SUBDIVISION PLAT IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RECORDED AS DOC. #87-2877, IN BOOK 685, PAGE 594, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED BY AMENDED PLAT OF SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1987, IN BOOK 698, PAGE 468, AS DOC. #87-4099, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS DATED AUGUST 1, 1987, AND RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1987, AS DOC #873227, IN BOOK 686, PAGE 737, ET SEQ., EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE COAL, FIRECLAY AND MINERALS HERETOFORE SEVERED AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SURFACE THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF LADD, COUNTY OF BUREAU, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL II: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN (16) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH LIES NORTH OF THE BURLINGTON-NORTHERN RAILROAD RIGHT-OFWAY, EAST OF THE EXISTING ROAD RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY FROM THE SOUTH END OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14) TO THE NORTH END THEREOF, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14), 1678.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 14) OF SAID SECTION FOURTEEN (14); 896.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG A LINE 33 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF AND ALL PARALLEL TO THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE ABANDONED CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, 535.64 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 665.96 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT THIRTY-TWO (32) IN SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD, ILLINOIS, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID LOT THIRTY-TWO (32), 335.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS DATED AUGUST 1, 1987, AND RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1987, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOC. #87-3226 AT BOOK 686, PAGE 732, AND EXCEPTING AND RESERVING COAL, FIRECLAY AND MINERALS HERETOFORE SEVERED AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SURFACE THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HALL, COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A relatively large 1-1/2 story home with eight rooms, including three bedrooms. It has an attached two car and detached three car garages and it is situated on a wooded 10 acre lot.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: The real estate will not be available for inspection.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: The lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main #B5, Princeton, IL 61356. On March 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Mortgagee’s Attorney.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record, and is being sold “AS IS” without any representation as to the quality of title and without recourse to the plaintiff. Title will be conveyed subject to existing tenancies, if any.

By: /s/R. J. Lannon Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff R.J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building La Salle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 jlannon@hlhdr.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

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