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Helping the hungry Wyanet Food Pantry served 452 families in 2014

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

WYANET — Wyanet Food Pantry Director Kathy Crayne said the year is off to a good start, but

there is always a need for more. Together with the surrounding community, Crayne and the Wyanet Food Pantry aims to put an end to hunger in their area.

“I think everyone can

help stop hunger,” said Crayne.

Because the pantry hopes to help as many people as possible, Crayne said there is a saying at the Food Pantry: “Take what you need; need what you take.”

Open every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Wyanet Methodist Church, clients are allowed to shop

twice a month. By limiting distribution, the pantry reaches out to help as many people as possible.

The pantry is always in need of canned fruit, cereal, paper and cleaning products, said Crayne.

Donations are what keep the pantry going and fuel the community assistance program that has helped so many.

Together Crayne and her volunteers at the food pantry served 1,341 individuals and 452 families throughout 2014. The clientele ranges from children to seniors and from regular shoppers to those who just need the occasional helping hand.

There are many great volunteers working hard to help out this great com-

munity, Crayne added.

While Crayne believes she and the food pantry have succeeded in their goal to serve, she expects her clientele to increase throughout 2015.

“I think people are having a little bit of trouble this year.”

Crayne has recently

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Pharmacy robbery remains unsolved Investigation continues

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The investigation continues into the Nov. 21 armed robbery at the Princeton Pharmacy on North Main Street.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root confirmed Monday, Feb. 23 the ongoing investigation. The department is following a cou-

ple of leads, said Root, but nothing has turned up positive at this point in time.

So far none of the narcotics stolen from the pharmacy have turned up locally, he added.

As previously reported in the Bureau County Republican, an unidentified white male subject entered the pharmacy, located on North Main Street, around 6:32 p.m. After displaying a handgun, he left with an undetermined amount of narcotics.

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MudCross Challenge coming to Bureau County Proceeds will benefit PMH Auxiliary

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A never-before kind of event is coming to Bureau County this summer.

Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host the first-ever MudCross Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Sunset Ridge MotoCross Track in Walnut.

Participants of the challenge will encounter a variety of physical obstacles, testing their agility and competitive wild side.

While the event may sound intense for some, the challenge is geared for people of all ages with a special course designed just for kids.

Scott Hartman, a member of the PMH Auxiliary, is no stranger to running obstacle course races and was the one to give the auxiliary the idea to host this challenge as a fundraiser.

Hartman completed his first obstacle course race two years ago when his brother-in-law introduced him to the run. Today, he’s got about 12 races under his belt.

“I always liked working out and being active, but I really hated running road races. They are just too long and boring, so doing one of these sounded kind of interesting to me,” he said.

With his experience, Hartman is sure this new event will satisfy anyone interested in a little challenge, a little mud and lots of fun.

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Racing cars, racing pulses A group of boys anxiously watch a race to see who has the fastest car for that round of the Boy Scouts’ Pinewood Derby, which was Saturday at the Peru Walmart. Scouts from the area — Princeton, Ladd, Spring Valley, Peru, LaSalle, as well as other cities — participated in the event.

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Spring Valley School Board member James Faletti (left) stands with junior high science teacher Bryan Dickinson (second from left) and students from his class who have been working on Science News, a new, fun classroom project that involves students broadcasting on subjects being taught in class. The group presented an episode of Science News at the Wednesday, Feb. 18, school board meeting.

Science News ... on the air JFK’s Bryan Dickinson introduces students to cross curriculum project

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — John F. Kennedy School teacher Bryan Dickinson has introduced his junior high science students to a clever new project that is testing more than just their science knowledge.

Dickinson and his students have produced, Science News, a project that involves students incorporating the science material they’ve learned in the classroom into a scripted broadcast news program.

Students each play a role in the project — whether they are a newscaster, a spot news reporter, a member in a debate at a “city council” meeting or an advertiser during com-

mercial breaks from the news.

At the Wednesday, Feb. 18, Spring Valley Elementary Board meeting, Dickinson introduced an episode of Science News to parents, staff and school board members.

“It involves several different areas. Students used their writing skills for the scripts, had to do oral speaking in front of a camera, all while being able to present science information and math, of course, is always tied in when using technology,” Dickinson said.

The episode shown included students reporting on the subject matter being taught in the classroom, which was a unit on interactions with matter.

At the meeting, Dickin-

son talked about where his inspiration came to introduce students to such a unique way of working with classroom subject matter.

Dickinson said he returned to Western Illinois University to get a teaching degree. While there he came in touch with a professor who was big into teaching what he called, 21st Century skills.

“It includes using iPads, going mobile, sharing information on the magical iCloud,” said Dickinson.

Taking what he learned from his professor, and having the advantage of JFK’s new addition and access to wifi, iPads and advanced technology for student learning, Dickinson was able to structure the project so it utilized 21st Century skills, while teaching students the classroom junior high science topics.

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Democrat meeting is Thursday, Feb. 26 DEPUE — The DePue/ Bureau County Democrat meeting is set for 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 at the

VFW in DePue. Topics to be covered will focus on newly-elected Gov. Bruce Rauner and

many of his projects/ideas.

Ravioli/sauce will be served immediately after the meeting.

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St. Louis fries up some fish Suzanne Slyford (left) and Patty Daluga keep busy at the St. Louis Catholic School fish fry Friday. St. Louis will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent.

With the Lenten season underway, many organizations will host a fish fry on Fridays.

Adult volunteers are needed for 4-H Shooting Sports program MONTICELLO — Adults who are looking to get involved in one of the fastest growing sports/ activities in the country may want to consider the University of Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program, said Dan Dawson, 4-H youth development educator and coordinator of the program.

The program provides a supportive, adult-supervised environment in which young people, ages 8 to 18, can learn the shooting disciplines of archery, air and .22 caliber rifle and shotgun.

Youth also learn about wildlife management and conservation ethics. Marshall-Putnam counties offer a competitive shooting event.

Nationally, the 4-H Shooting Sports program has been in existence since 1975, involving more than 300,000 youth and 46,000 adult volunteer instructors. The Illinois program started in the fall of 2009 with two adult volunteer training workshops held in Monti-

cello and Sparta.

The next training workshop for adult volunteers is set for May 1-3 at the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello. Disciplines of archery, rifle (air and .22), shotgun, hunting wildlife and coordinator will be offered. Volunteers must complete a background check before attending training.

“The coordinator manages the county 4-H Shooting Sports program with assistance from local U of I Extension personnel,” Dawson said.

“Counties must have a trained coordinator and at least one shooting discipline instructor. But, it is beneficial for counties to have multiple shooting discipline instructors.”

Dawson said the focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. In the Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program, youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of archery and

much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders give young people a chance to develop skills in decision making, self-responsibility, teamwork and leadership.

For more details about the May training workshop or general information about the Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program, contact the Marshall-Putnam Unit University of Illinois Extension office at 309-364-2356, amscheel@ illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact 815224-0889. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

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Illinois RiverWatch Network offering training workshops The Illinois RiverWatch Network is offering Illinois citizens and educators the chance to train to become citizen scientists and join the network of more than 250 volunteers throughout the state who monitor water quality of Illinois streams.

A series of RiverWatch volunteer training workshops will be held throughout the state this spring and summer. The workshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and combine both lecture and classroom time with field training in a local stream.

Registration is $50 per person for most workshops, and must be paid in advance of the workshop. Registration is free for Illinois 4-H groups.

“Our rivers and streams are some of the most important natural resources we have, providing clean drinking water, pollution reduction and wildlife habitat, while also playing a vital role in many sectors of the economy,” RiverWatch coordinator Matthew Young said. “The scientific monitoring of our streams is important to safeguard the future of Illinois rivers and streams.”

RiverWatch is a statewide partnership of organizations and individuals working to protect Illinois streams and waterways.

Established in 1995 as a sub-program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Eco Watch Network, RiverWatch certified volunteers, called citizen scientists, examine indicators like stream habitats and macroinvertebrate (stream bug) communities to provide reliable water quality data that can be used by scientists to determine how the conditions of streams are changing over time.

RiverWatch offers two

programs to become involved with: RiverWatch Citizen Science (for adults and 4-H groups) and Stream Discovery (for grades 5-12 educators who wish to involve their class in stream monitoring).

Both training workshops are for volunteers who have received no training or partial training through RiverWatch programs, and who wish to become a part of the certified network of volunteers throughout the state.

“While there are government agencies devoted to stream monitoring, resources are limited to monitor all streams regularly,” Young said. “This is why RiverWatch citizen scientists are so important, they provide reliable scientific data on stream health where none previously existed and also can provide broader watershed perspectives on the quality of Illinois streams.”

RiverWatch and Stream Discovery are programs of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, a partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

Since its founding in 1995, more than 1,800 individuals have received certification through RiverWatch, and 800 stream sites have been established for annual water quality sampling.

To register for a workshop, contact Young at 618-468-2784 or riverwatch@lc.edu. For more information about RiverWatch Citizen Science or to register for a workshop online, visit www.ngrrec. org/Riverwatch. For information about the Stream Discovery Program for educators and students, visit www.ngrrec.org/ Stream_Discovery.

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Trivia kings and queens The first-place team of the Princeton Public Schools Foundation trivia night include Lisa Fawcett (front row, from left), Mary D’Ambrosio, Jeff D’Ambrosio and Cheryl Biddix. In the back row are Scott Fawcett (from left), Lynn Ferrell, Greg Ferrell, Tom Wagner and David Biddix. The team won $300 for their efforts and donated it back to the Princeton Public Schools Foundation, which benefits students/teachers at Princeton Elementary and Princeton High School. Twenty-three teams participated for the bragging rights of winning the event.

Get your game on, DePue grads!

Sign up now for DePue Alumni Games on April 4

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — Calling on all DePue graduates looking for an excuse to revisit their earlier stomping grounds and reconnect with old friends — all while supporting a good cause for the DePue community.

The DePue Alumni Foundation is revving up for the fifth annual alumni games, which are scheduled for April 4.

While the date is a little more than a month away, the alumni foundation is

Children can learn from area experts and participate in fun, hands-on activities discovering a variety of topics. The University of Illinois Extension is offering a 4-H Special-Interest (SPIN) Club for second through

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Some may remember this event put on by DePue alumni Mike Rodriguez, who has been organizer for the past four years.

This year, Rodriguez has worked with the DePue Alumni Foundation in planning for the event and will be the host of the night on April 4.

All proceeds from the DePue games alumni night will benefit students of DePue and will be put into a scholarship fund.

For those interested in participating, find the link at depuealumni.com or sign up and get direct information on Facebook by searching the event title, “5th annual alumni night.”

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currently seeking participants interested in taking part in the games.

This year there will be volleyball and basketball games at the DePue School Gym. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The volleyball games starts at 4 p.m., and the basketball games start at 6 p.m. Cost to attend or participate is $3. Players will also have the option to purchase a jersey for $20.

Concessions and alumni apparel will be offered, along with opportunities for alumni to see familiar faces and visit with old friends.

Anna McKee, head of the DePue Alumni Foundation, said members of the foundation would love to see a good cross section of alumni.

“The older and younger alumni together offers opportunities. The opportunities to build these relationships are integral to building a solid foundation,” she said. “We find it a great way to make connections and work together in a positive manner.”

The event will attract alumni of all ages, and their families for a great evening, McKee said.

“Our expectations are simply to see the community and alumni involved in sharing great stories and having a good time,” She said.

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fifth grades. The club will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays in various locations, depending on the activity. There is a $25 enrollment fee for new members and $5 fee for existing 4-H members.

For full program flyer and

registration information, visit the University of Illinois Extension website at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/blmp/ or call the Extension Office at the IVCC Campus, 815224-0889.

If you have questions or

need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

“We the People” Tea Party OPEN PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, February 26, 2015

6:30 P.M. at the Bureau County Republican newspaper conference room located at 800 Ace Road in Princeton

Our speaker this evening will be Don Clemmens. His subject of interest will be about our Right to Bear Arms and our 2nd Amendment Rights. Know your Rights according to the Law. Illinois now has Concealed and Carry. Everyone is welcomed.

Please visit our Web-site at www.2becks.com/wethepeople.htm or E-mail at Wethepeople@2becks.com

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

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

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

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

Clarifications/Corrections

Accuracy is important to us, and we want to correct mistakes promptly.

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

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MudCross From Page 1 “I am amazed at the popularity,” he said, referring to the races. “I have seen literally all kinds of people and all different levels of physical fitness at the races.”

Hartman believes the big draw for most is the sense of accomplishment people get at the finish line — regardless of whether it took them 45 minutes or three hours to complete.

“Running these races as a team or in groups is also extremely popular,” he said. “By running in a group, the more athletic people may not achieve as fast of a time, but they are able to really help everyone in the group achieve the common goal of finishing.”

Hartman assured while obstacle course races tend to attract the competitive spirit, the competition doesn’t have to be against other races.

“Sometimes I am competing just to finish the course or to finish a little faster than I did last year,” he said. “Of course there are always competitive people that are pushing themselves to the limit, but I have also seen peo-

Robbery From Page 1 The suspect, who was described as being short and stocky, had been wearing a camouflage coat with a hood and a camouflage face mask.

Princeton Police Department responded to the scene immediately. There were no injuries at the scene. No further details

Food pantry From Page 1 noticed people needing a little more help than the food pantry can provide. This year, she has often had to direct clients toward services they must access elsewhere.

Working with clients on an individual basis, Crayne aims to help her clients in whatever way she can.

However, she said, the food pantry can only help with so much.

Although the pantry can’t extend their services too far, Crayne is working with the community to provide tickets to kids in need for the upcoming

ple never run a step. They are there for the fun and camaraderie and could care less how long it takes them to finish.”

The MudCross Challenge will feature a threeto four-mile muddy obstacle course that will involve walking, climbing, crawling and sliding, and yes, of course, mud.

“Until now, there hasn’t been anything like this locally,” Hartman said.

“I believe it’s really going to be a new and exciting event for this area, and it will benefit a great cause.

Most of all though, I think people are going to find it’s really run to go out and get all muddy.”

For more information or to register, visit www. mudcrosschallenge.com.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the PMH Auxiliary, which provides financial assistance to purchase new medical equipment, patient care equipment, as well as furniture and updates for common patient and family areas.

The auxiliary has also awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Bureau County citizens pursing health care careers.

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Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact Princeton Police Department Investigator John Shofner at 815-872-2351.

People can also contact Bureau/Putnam County Crimestoppers at 1-800939-6929 or bureauputnamcountycrimestoppers. org.

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Rumble For Kids event.

Crayne and the food pantry have teamed up with local wrestling legend and Rumble for the Kids Director Frank Wolsfeld to help with the Rumble for the Kids event. Wolsfeld is reaching out through the local food pantries to provide tickets for children who may not be able to attend otherwise.

Crayne is happy to help with what she said sounds like a great program. She said Wolsfeld seems like a great guy and to be truly passionate about doing his part.

“We need people like that,” said Crayne.

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Dimmick Academic Fair showcases students accomplishments Berklee Linnig (left) and Olivia Emat show the project they demonstrated at the annual Dimmick Academic Fair, held Friday, Feb. 20 at the school. The event showcased several projects and activities students have been working on, including an eighth-grade Spanish skit; sixth-grade academic projects; seventh-grade history projects; kindergarten through eighth-grade artwork; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) lab modules; and more.

Manlius Fire Department meeting minutes MANLIUS — The Manlius Fire Department held its February meeting at the Manlius Fire Hall.

President Robert Reglin conducted the meeting.

There were seven members present. The minutes and treasurer’s report were given.

Travis Pusser’s name was submitted for membership application. A vote will be held on his application at the next meeting.

The department received a small equipment grant.

The money was used to purchase 25 air cylinder bottles which are used for the breathing apparatus firefighters wear when entering a structure fire.

Aaron Roush, fire chief, presented years of service pins to Larry Lee Rowland for 25 years and Robert Reglin for 10 years. The department received $500 for a grant from Walmart

by Aaron Roush for volunteer hours. There will be a small tools training meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27.

Ben Doty, Justin Doty, Mary Hartz and Robert Reglin won attendance awards. The Inter Community Fyr Fyters Association will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, in Manlius. The next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the fire house.

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IVCC to host open house OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, for individuals considering college in 2015.

The day will include current IVCC students sharing their experiences and counselors discussing academic programs.

Other topics include the college’s numerous student support services, financial aid, scholarships and university transfer.

“We will also talk to participants about how they can become involved on campus through our numerous student clubs, organizations and athletic teams,” said Connie Skerston, assistant director of

admissions.

“Everything we will cover is crucial to individuals considering enrolling this summer or fall; we encourage guests to attend the entire program,” Skerston added.

RSVP at www.ivcc.edu/ openhouse or call 815224-0439.

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Obituaries Mary Staples

Larry Patnoe

PRINCETON — Mary Louise Staples, 92, of Princeton passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Colonial Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Princeton.

Born March 7, 1922, in Princeton to William Roy and Alvina (Nielsen) Robinson, she married John B. Staples in 1944. He preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Princeton High School and Ward Belmont College.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Jay Staples.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the Friends of Strays.

PRINCETON — Larry Eugene Patnoe, 74, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 20, 2015, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Larry was born June 24, 1940, in Kewanee to Irvin and Bessie (Bell) Patnoe. He was a graduate of Hall High School. He served this country for six years as a Bowson’s Mate in the U.S. Coast Guard Larry Patnoe and two years in the reserves.

He married Jacqueline Huxtable in Princeton on Oct. 16, 1965. He spent most of his life self-employed as an owner-operator truck driver.

Music was a big part of Larry’s life.

He loved dancing and singing and was a former Fred Astaire School of Dance instructor. He enjoyed playing cards and especially loved all of his family get-togethers. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge and the Knights of Pythius.

Larry is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; his three daughters, Gina (Mark) Hansen of Van Orin, Brenda (Jim) Brown of Indian Trails, N.C., and Julie (Terry) Billhorn of Yorkville; five grandchildren, Jessie, Chelsea, J.D., Renee and Rhylie; and three great-grandchildren, Liz, Jaydon and Ashton. Also surviving are one brother, Donald “Rusty” Patnoe; one sister, Nancy (Tom) Gorman of Santa Marie, Calif.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barb Etheridge of Bureau.

Cremation has been accorded. The family will have a private memorial service to be held at a later date. Close friends and family should get in touch with the family about specifics. Johnny Huxtable will be officiating.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or to the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Harry Barron

SHEFFIELD — Harry W. Barron of Sheffield passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at his home.

He was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Temple, Texas, to Jack and Esther (Jackson) Barron. He graduated from Sheffield High School in 1957 and attended Black Hawk College in Kewanee. He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 until 1963.

He worked as a tool and die machinist.

He married Wilmouth Black on March 10, 1961, in Columbia, Tenn. She survives.

Harry loved gardening and remodeling around the house and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Juanita C. Barron of Wyanet, Patricia A. (Wayne) Wilks of Sylvester, Ga., Gwendolyn R. (Troy) Johnson of Sheffield and Katharine L. (Ralph) DeWaele of New Bedford; 12 grandchildren, Danielle Bass, Stephen Bass, Kari Gerdes, Kristi Barajas, Jacob Foulke, Leslyan Lampkin, Zachary Huffman, Adam Huffman, Tori DeWaele, Matt DeWaele, Jeff DeWaele and Casey Simmons; 10 great-grandchildren; seven nieces and two nephews; one brother, Wesley (Bev) Barron of Sheffield; and one uncle, John (Simone) Jackson of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Wayne Barron; one daughter, Tammy Louise Barron; and one brother, John T. Barron.

There will be no services at this time.

Cremation has been accorded.

Memorials may be made to the Sheffield Rescue Unit.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Clyde Rosene

PRINCETON — Clyde Rosene, 90, of Princeton died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Colonial Hall Rehab and Nursing Center in Princeton.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Police reports Spring Valley Police Battery arrests

Daniel P. McAdams, 38, of LaSalle was charged with battery in the 200 block of East Saint Paul Street at 9:40 p.m. Feb. 21.

Jesse A. Whiting, 22, of Spring Valley was charged with battery in the 200 block of East Saint Paul Street at 10:44 p.m. Feb. 20.

Warrant arrest

Semaj S. Jones, 29, of Spring Valley was picked up at 11:48 p.m. Feb. 22 in the 100 block of West Saint Paul Street on a Bureau County warrant for failure to appear for no insurance.

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Raising money while getting some laughs

Chris Hicks looks over silent auction items Saturday at Brew Ha-Ha at the Bureau County Metro Center. Brew Ha-Ha was a comedy night, which featured comedians Rex Havens and Chris Spreyrer, and was sponsored by the Princeton Park District Foundation. Proceeds will go toward equipment replacement and upgrades at the Bureau County Metro Center.

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

A minimum of eight hours is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for certification.

The fee is $125 and is non-refundable. Payment is necessary at time of registration to guarantee a seat in

class.

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

Registration forms can be downloaded from the website: bpchd.org.

Call 815-872-5091 for more information.

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

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

Owens is sentenced on heroin felony PRINCETON — A Princeton woman has been sentenced to serve 10 weekends in the Bureau County Jail for the Class 2 felony, unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Kimberly R. Owens, 42, of Princeton pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2014, in front of Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini. Representing Owens was Public Defender Michael Henneberry.

An agreed upon sentence was entered on Feb. 11. Owens was sentenced to

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three years probation; to serve 36 days in Bureau County Jail for which she was given credit for time served; to serve 10 weekends beginning Feb. 13 in Bureau County Jail; pay fines, fees and costs totaling $3,012 by July, 24; to undergo alcohol and drug counseling and to submit to random drug testing.

On Jan. 23, 2014, after Owens sold less than one gram of heroin to an undercover police officer, she was placed under arrest. Owens did not have a criminal history other than petty traffic offenses.

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From the editor’s desk A group of us from the Bureau County Republican attended a trivia night, hosted by the Princeton Public Schools Foundation, on Saturday evening. I saw a lot of folks I knew there, and it was fun to catch up with some people I hadn’t seen in a long time ... including the new Trivia King Greg Wallace, who spoke about his trivia expertise in his column in Saturday’s BCR. I was planning on razzing Wallace about his trivial pursuit — especially since the table he shared with Bureau Valley folks was within shouting distance. It was going to be fun to kid Greg — our former co-worker — about losing to the BCR. As the scores began to come in after each round though, I had second thoughts.

Clearly the letter “L” (for loser) was on my forehead, rather than Greg’s.

OK, have you ever been to a trivia night?

Terri Simon If not, I will tell you a trivia night is not great for your self esteem. In fact, I’ve left a few trivia nights feeling downright stupid. While I was able to answer some of the questions at the most recent event on Saturday night, I was far from being the stellar member of our team. We did have a respectable finish considering newspaper people know just a little bit about a lot of things, and never own a lot of knowledge about anything. And of course ... across the way ... Wallace’s team took home the second-place finish.

All-in-all, though, it was a fun night for a good cause, and I believe all the winners donated their winnings back to the Princeton Public Schools Foundation. I’d finish this little excursion with something like: “We’ll get you next year,” but chances of that happening aren’t very promising either.

••• Congratulations are in order for John Barnes, the first St. Bede wrestler to ever quality for state. Barnes earned himself and the school a medal, placing third in Class 1A in the heavyweight division.

Also a hardy round of applause to Drew Pranka of Princeton High School who placed sixth at 170 pounds in Class 1A and also to PHS’ Austin Wetsel who went to state but did not medal in the 132-pound weight bracket.

Way to go, guys! Impressive.

••• In Thursday’s BCR, make sure you take a look at our special section, titled, “Hometown Heroes,” which highlights a host of folks of all ages from Bureau and Putnam counties who truly give of themselves to make our little corner of the world a better place to live. I think you are really going to enjoy this section. We will also be featuring a Hometown Hero as a promotion on Page 6 in Thursday’s BCR, so I’d like you take notice of that one too.

••• On the front of this week’s Illinois Valley Scene, we featured the St. Louis Catholic School’s Lenten fish fry, which runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday until March 27. It’s always a great meal and no doubt, a good fundraiser for the school.

If your school, church or organization is hosting similar pre-Easter events, send us your information, and we’ll be happy to help you promote it. Send your press releases telling us what, when, where, what time, etc. to news@ bcrnews.com. The same thing with your Palm Sunday and Easter services — we’ll be happy to let other readers know of your events.

••• I’ve had a few people call and ask me when they can expect our spring edition of Illinois Valley Living. We are working on stories right now, so they should be off the press by the end of March. It’s going to be a great edition.

••• Saw this quote the other day and liked it: “Maturity is: The ability to stick with a job until it’s finished; the ability to do a job without being supervised; the ability to carry money without spending it; and the ability to bear an injustice without waiting to get even.” Abigail Van Buren.

••• The cold weather has to break soon. I’m ready. At least the time will be “springing forward” on March 8. More daylight hours!

Have a great week, friends. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘When Harry Met Sally.’”

Julie Platz, Manlius

“My favorite movie of all time is ‘Fugitive.’”

Anne Devert, Princeton

“‘Gone with the Wind’ is my favorite movie of all time.”

Roger Post, Princeton

“My favorite movie is ‘Lion King.’”

Kandi Fox, Princeton

“I have two favorite movies ... ‘Pearl Harbor’ and ‘Where the Heart Is.’” Laura Kaufman, Princeton

As the gates swing wide “From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.” Proverbs 12:14 My grandmother, Eleanor Engel, was not a strong gal, but a delicate one. From what I hear, the energy of her youth was subtle, far superior in spirit than in spring. She met ol’ Wally on a chord of that spirit, just the right notes struck within shuffle that two become one. She was an artist, a painter and a writer, a profundity in many other aspects ... as well I imagine. She was up in age by the time I came with curiosity, but I recall now as I think about the entirety of her impact. That even without our recognition, love swims around every crack, crevice and corner.

As I remember, traveling to Eureka a few decades ago meant drag races with my sister down the carpeted 100 meter hallways and a post-up on the antique stools that gave us the cinema of the kitchen as Grandma swayed throughout. I’d sit with Grandpa and spool through the four-channel pepper storm battling some rascally rabbits up top, and I’d be excited to see what Grandma had baked or wrapped or drawn. Everyone except Dad used to bust on her for snagging 5-year old cherries from the freezer for a snack, but in hindsight, it was one of the things that she had in her possession, so it was offered without a blink.

I traveled through my time experienced with her in my midst, but until I was reaching adulthood, it was never as anything more than an

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understood appreciation for family and a source of kindness during interaction. Only when I came to a personal time of need, which so consistently wants to use the passing lane in the race to knowledge, was I finally gained of her mercy and magnificence. I would spend a few nights per week with my grandparents, and although my grandfather Wallace was close to his exit ramp on the road to victory lane, my Grandma was still a casual traveler that stayed her course well and did not fluster under construction.

We sat and spoke. I asked her of many things, but the vocal climate was not of importance so much as the flood of freedom that engulfed my senses during those conversations. I suddenly became aware of my grandmother’s wealth more than all the previous expressways of expansion had allowed me to.

She spent her time like children in a pasture spend their laughter because she chose only to keep a cross in her front pocket to stand behind the waterfall in her chest.

She was a teacher. She taught people how to love, how to handle the heart, how to care for who’s here, and who isn’t. She told me in our conversations that to find clarity, I must be understanding.

Not of the ways of the world, but

of the ways within it. I must search like a hound for the absolutes adrift across the acres — that in finding them and planting them for reproduction I would cause blossom upon the earth, and within the dirt that came from it.

The fruits of her lips were in her melody, that sweet rhythm that lacked a note unkind in all the fret board slides. She brought people to the sincerity of salvation through sacrifice, and it was evident she sat in constant awe of the gift of life that she had been given. I used to think she was pulling a bum bag of pits out of the freezer, but she was simply plucking a few cups of love from her abundance of storage and tossing them into the mix to sweeten up all flavors, if only but a bit.

I haven’t heard your voice in a long time, Grandma. My ears tell tales of silence to my heart, shaking the very foundations, but my ears have heard of rocks and the ones you helped me stand upon. My love is built off of yours. Thank you for living how the Lord lived in all the ways you could, as it is you whom I learned these words from. Whatever I have is His, and He makes it ours, so here, by definition, this is yours. When I got the call I did not hear Dad’s words, or yours. I heard the gates swinging wide.

Eleanor Carol Engel was not a strong gal; she was one of the strongest. I love you. Grandma.

July 2, 1920 onward ...

Eric Engel, formerly of Tiskilwa but now of Peoria, can be reached by email at eazywritin84@yahoo. com.

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Louisa’s family did not have much money. To help out, Louisa started taking on as many jobs as a young girl could find. She read for an elderly man and his sister.

Louisa and her sister Anna taught young children and mended and washed laundry.

Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832. She was the second oldest of four girls. Her love of her sisters helped her to become one of America’s most beloved children’s book authors.

In 1852, Louisa’s first poem was published in a magazine, and she made her first money from writing.

Put the vowels back in this sentence to find out what Amos Bronson Alcott believed about education.

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Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade-level appropriate words correctly.

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Two of the books below were not written by Louisa. Do the math and cross out the two with odd-numbered answers.

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In 1855, her first book, Flower Fables was published.

In 1862, Louisa went to Washington, D.C. to serve as a Civil War nurse. Like many other nurses, Louisa contracted typhoid fever. Although she got better, mercury in the medicine caused her suffering for the rest of her life. In Washington, Louisa continued to write and she published two more books.

Her publisher, Thomas Niles, asked that she write “a girl’s story.” Having spent her life with three interesting sisters, Louisa wrote Little Women based on her own experiences.

The novel, published in 1868, was an instant success.

It has now been a favorite book for generations.

12 + 14 =

Though poor themselves, Louisa’s family always tried to help people who were worse off than they were. Look through the newspaper to find a person or people you could help.

Standards Link: Civics: Understand how character traits help fulfill personal responsibilities.

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Find the words in the puzzle.

Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

B C E Y L E V O N S T A N Y R D N U A L N S L A J U O Y Y E A T L L S V C E L W T Y P H O I D R R O S P A T R T U N E V N O E S R O W O D M I E I R E V E F L N G M E N I C I D E M Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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Standards Link: Career: Understand general preparation for entering the workforce.

16 - 7 =

Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums and differences.

Standards Link: Historical Understanding: Understand that specfic decisions impact history.

When Louisa May Alcott was alive, not many jobs were available to women. Look through the newspaper and make a list of all of the jobs a woman with the right experience and training could get today.

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Assemble these puzzle pieces to reveal the answer.

Use the code to find out the name of Louisa’s first published poem.

As a child, Louisa and her family moved to Boston, Massachusetts where her father, Amos Alcott, set up a school based upon his beliefs about education.

19 + 7 =

Louisa’s parents encouraged her to follow her dreams and to hold on to her freedom in life. Her father Amos had very advanced ideas about childhood and education. In fact, many people believe he is the founder of this part of the school day.

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Louisa worked hard to help women get the right to vote. She wrote articles about equality for women and went door-to-door encouraging women to register to vote. In 1879, Alcott became the first woman in Concord, MASS. to register to vote when she cast a ballot for the village school committee.

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Write about a woman you admire.

Include reasons why you chose this woman. If possible, write about someone other than your own mother.

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Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their accomplishments. See Education Briefs on Page 9.

Peter Mulvey returns to Princeton Coffeehouse PRINCETON — Wisconsin singer/ songwriter Peter Mulvey will return for a performance at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. A favorite of coffeehouse fans, he last appeared here three years ago.

“Silver Ladder,” Mulvey’s latest album, was recorded in Los Angeles with a specially convened band (including regular Dylan drummer David Kemper). It was released in April last year. Gavin Martin of Uncut said of Silver Ladder, “[It] allows the performer’s deeply matured, naturally wry and hard-edged Americana to attain full, flowing life.”

Mulvey began as a self-described “city kid” from Milwaukee. He played, wrote and sang in bands while studying theatre at Marquette University. After graduating, he traveled to Ireland, where he learned the trade of busker on the streets of Dublin.

A few years later, he settled in Boston, building an audience through street and subway performing, while also immersing himself in the thriving musical community. The Boston Globe said of him, “Peter Mulvey is all substance, which is his style.”

Among Mulvey’s many albums are “The Knuckleball Suite” (2006), “Kitchen Radio” (2004) and “Notes from Elsewhere” (2007), a retrospective collection of the best songs he has written and performed over his 20-year music career. He has also released two Redbird albums, collaborations with musical soulmates

Blood drive PRINCETON — The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton.

Student showcase Peter Mulvey Jeffrey Foucault, Kris Delmhorst and David Goodrich, who annually perform a four-night sell-out show at the Café Carp, in Ft. Atkinson, Wis. “I’ve been listening to American music — old folk tunes, old jazz tunes and old rock ‘n’ roll tunes — for a long time,” Mulvey told the Corvallis (Oregon) Gazette Times, “and I guess I’m just taking whatever you can find in the past, from Duke Ellington to Willie Nelson to Tom Waits, and I’m playing things that live up to that. That’s all I’m trying to do, just like any other songwriter.”

Mulvey’s appearance at the coffeehouse is sponsored by Hornbaker Gardens.

The Princeton Coffeehouse is located at the Open Prairie UCC Church, 25 E. Marion St. in downtown Princeton. The venue is completely accessible and there is ample free parking. Admission is $15 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available.

The Princeton Coffeehouse offers traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music monthly from August to May. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

The performance of Ana Egge at the Coffeehouse, originally scheduled for February, will take place March 28.

en’s History Month.

Briggs, founder of the Man-Up campaign, will present from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, in IVCC’s Cultural Center.

The public is invited to attend.

An advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, Briggs encourages men to speak out against violence against women through the Man-up campaign. Formally launched during a Young Leaders Summit at the

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Bickett named geography bee winner Sabrina Bickett (from left) was the winner of the St. Louis School geography bee held Jan. 23. Nicole Carlone took second place and Matthew Peacock took third. The winning question was “The Kauai Channel, about 70 miles wide, separates the island of Kauai from which other Hawaiian Island?” The answer was Oahu. Sabrina and Nicole are both eighth-grade students and Matthew is a fifth-grade student.

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Community Notes Tea Party meeting PRINCETON — We the People Tea Party will hold an open public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Bureau County Republican conference room, 800 Ace Road, Princeton. Don Clemmens will speak about the Second Amendment. For more information, visit www.2becks.com/wethepeople.htm or email wethepeople@2becks.com.

IVCC will host activist Jimmie Briggs March 2 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Diversity Team and Student Government Association will host internationally-renowned human rights activist Jimmie Briggs as its keynote speaker for Wom-

Foreign Language Fair — Bureau Valley High School will hosts its annual Foreign Language Fair on March 5. See Community Notes on Page 8.

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University of Johannesburg during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this global initiative reaches out to young people through music, sports and technology. He has written articles on the lives of war-affected youth and children soldiers as well as survivors of sexual violence.

His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, LIFE, El Pais, The Village Voice and Fortune.

His book “Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War” received accolades in 2005 and his next book is titled “The Wars Women Fight: Dispatches from a Father to His Daughter.”

For information, contact Amanda Cook Fesperman at 815-224-0203.

SPRING VALLEY — John F. Kennedy will hold its second annual student showcase Thursday, Feb. 26.

The different classrooms will showcase some of their completed projects from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and from 6 to 6:45 p.m. there will be an African drum performance at the Kennedy Center Stage.

Rotary meeting WALNUT — The Rotary Club of Walnut will host Megan Forristall, a claims representative with the Social Security Administration, at its next meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Walnut Cafe.

Lenten luncheons PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church will host noontime musical meditations and luncheons on Wednesdays. The menu will be: Feb. 25, ham and macaroni and cheese; March 4, tater tot casserole; March 11, baked spaghetti; March 18, baked potato bar with toppings; March 25, chicken casserole; and April 1, sandwiches.

Foreign Language Fair MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will host its annual Foreign Language Fair on Thursday, March 5, in the commons. Mexican and German buffet lines serve food from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and offer beef tacos, chicken fajitas, bratwurst, hot potato salad and red cabbage. Entertainment takes the stage at 6:30 and features musical numbers and skits by the language students. Designed to be a family-friendly event, young children can enjoy the “It’s a Small World” parade and the free craft tables. Meals start at $4 and admission is free.

Red Hats event PRINCETON — The Princeton Red Hats will celebrate its 16th anniversary at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Princeton Elks Lodge. Members are asked to bring their favorite casserole.

Make Someone Happy • Happy 40th birthday Wednesday, Feb. 25, to Matt Gleason!!

• Happy birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to Annette Schnabel. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

Hilltop Manufactured Home Community is for sale by sealed bids March 15, 2015.

I reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

Call Curt at (708)805-1950 for more information or write to PO Box 302, Bureau, Illinois 61315

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Wright retires from U.S. Navy SAN DIEGO — A retirement ceremony for Senior Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare/Air Warfare) Ronnie Wright of Sheffield was held Oct. 10 at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Calif.

Wright, the son of Marie “Penny” Wright and Bill Wright, joined the Navy in July 1990. Upon completion of recruit training in San Diego, Calif., in September 1990, he then went to Naval Station Mare Island to Data Systems “A” school and later “C” school for UYK-43 Computer/ Peripheral located in Vallejo, CA where he was promoted to Data Systems 3rd Class Petty Officer.

After “C” school in April 1992, he took orders to Fleet Combat Training Command Pacific (FCTCPAC), Point Loma, Calif. In July 1994, he reported to USS Constellation (CV-64) in San Diego. He deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf for his first deployment in 1994-95 and picked up Petty Officer 2nd Class.

In November 1997, he reported to Navy Recruiting Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., where he

Knisley on fall 2014 dean’s list CHARLESTON, S.C. — Members of The Citadel South Carolina Corps of Cadets earned top honors in the fall 2014 semester.

Dean’s list recognition is given to cadets registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work.

Alexander Knisley of Princeton was identified for outstanding academic achievement and earning dean’s list recognition for the fall 2014 semester.

The Citadel, founded in 1842, is a public, coeducational military college in Charleston, S.C., that offers a classic military education for men and

was assigned to Training Aids Department and help supply the drawings of the current base facilities and recruit buildings.

In November 1999, he reported back to San Diego onboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). He made three more WESTPACs to the Persian Gulf and picked up now Fire Controlman 1st Class Petty Officer after they closed the Data Systems rate down in October 1998. Then in August 2003, FC1Wright reported to Commander Naval Surface Pacific, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado to staff duty as the Alcohol Drug Control Officer (ADCO), this is where he picked up Chief Petty Officer in 2004.

He later filled the role of investigator for the Inspector General for Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander Naval Surface Forces.

In April 2007, he reported to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific (EWTGPAC) to attend the Landing Craft Air Cushioned training for Craftmaster class.

In August 2007 he then reported to Assault Craft Unit Five at Camp Pendle-

ton, Calif., as LCAC Craftmaster for LC-56. While at ACU 5 he went on the 2008 RIM PAC and in 200910 another WESTPAC. In 2011 he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. Following that tour, in August 2012, he reported to Air Force Senior NCO Academy Maxwell Air Force Base, located in Montgomery, Ala., where he received seven weeks of senior enlisted leadership training. In October 2012, he then reported to Littoral Squadron Unit One, San Diego, for duty as SUW DET 3 Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL).

Senior Chief Wright’s personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star 3 awards, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star 2 awards, Good Conduct Medal with one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, Navy Unit Commendation with Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation with Bronze Star, Navy Battle “E” with three awards, National Defense Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Armed Forc-

Education Briefs women seeking a colWagner enrolls lege experience that is meaningful, academically strong and is focused on educating and developing principled leaders for a strong military and a global workforce.

Bradley University fall dean’s list PEORIA — Bradley University in Peoria has released the names of students included on the fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.

Area students on the list were Hannah Brewer, Dylan Fawcett, David Hartsough, Alex Lange and Genevieve Prushinski, all of Princeton.

STERLING — Jaylynn Wagner of Tiskilwa has enrolled at the Educators of Beauty in Sterling, where she will study all phases of cosmetology training.

After completing 1,500 hours, Wagner will be eligible to take the Illinois State Board Examination and become a licensed cosmetologist, skin esthetician and nail technician.

Covered Bridge Chorus planning its 2015 show

Ronnie Wright es Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon one Silver Star, Navy Marksman Rifle Sharp Shooter and Navy Marksman Pistol Sharp Shooter.

Wright is a 1990 graduate of Western High School. Along with his wife, Divinia (Dee) Wright, and children, Jiovanni (Jio) Aldazabal (stepson), Ronnie Jr. Wright, Kassandra Wright and Lee Wright, his parents also attended the event. Unable to attend was his sister, Shelley Wright.

no grade lower than B. Bezely is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus is happy to have a choral group from the Princeton High School performing on its show this fall.

A “Doo Wop” theme has been selected and there is a committee at work selecting the songs to be sung on the show in October. The songs will

be from the ‘50s and ‘60s and it has been rumored that a relative of “Fonzy” may show up.

Gentlemen who would like to join the group for this fun event should attend rehearsals at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Prouty Building, on South Main Street next to the Apollo Theatre, in Princeton.

PMH Auxiliary will offer scholarships PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2015 health career scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the guidance office of any high school in Bureau County, Illinois Valley Community College or Sauk Valley Community College.

An application may also be obtained from the hospital marketing department, gift shop or online at

www.perrymemorial.org.

The applicant must be from Bureau County and must be planning to attend a post-secondary accredited school in which they are pursuing a health career. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 1. The scholarship will be awarded at the Auxiliary’s annual dinner meeting in June. For more information, call the Perry Memorial Hospital Marketing Department at 815-8764481.

Candidate forum planned in LaMoille LAMOILLE — LaMoille School District will hold a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the LaMoille High School cafeteria. The public is invited and encouraged to meet those running for the LaMoille Community Unit School District 303 School Board and hear their views and plans.

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Bezely named to president’s list DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Collin Bezely of Ladd has been named to the president’s list at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 4.0 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having

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Annual spelling bee held in Bradford Madison McDermott (from left) won first place in the annual Bradford School Spelling Bee held Jan. 30 at Bradford Junior High School. Also placing were Kristen Higgins, second place; and Jacob Dries and Arianna Ferman, third place. These finalists attended the Stark County Spelling Bee on Feb. 12.

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Hospitalists A Team of People You Know Committed To Caring

New Adult Hospitalist Program

How Does the Adult Hospitalist Program Work?

St. Margaret’s Hospital is implementing an Adult Hospitalist Program. Under the new program, physicians specializing in hospital-based care (“hospitalists”) will be providing your daily hospital care during your entire hospital stay. They will work in cooperation with your primary care provider to ensure that you will continue to receive high quality care whenever you are hospitalized at St. Margaret’s.

Once you are hospitalized, the hospitalists will manage your care. They will coordinate and consult with your primary care provider and other specialists, closely monitoring your progress and keeping in close touch with you and your family.

Hospitalists have one purpose - to focus 100% of his or her time on the adult hospitalized patient. Studies show that hospital care is better for patients when it is provided by hospitalists. The Adult Hospitalist Program also allows your primary care provider to

St. Margaret’s Hospital provides hospitalist coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

At discharge, the hospitalists will also communicate with your primary care provider to review your hospital care and the follow-up plan. This will ensure a smooth transition of your care when you are discharged from the hospital.

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11 Sports Tuesday, February 24, 2015 • 11 Shootout Saturday — The annual Princeton Shootout tips off Saturday at PHS and Logan Junior High School, featuring area boys basketball teams in grades 5-8. It concludes Sunday.

Two for the podium Barnes third, Pranka sixth at state

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Bureau Valley’s Josh Mead gets past Tigers Brenton Schmidt and Skye Behrends Friday at the Storm Cellar.

The Storm topped Princeton 65-53.

Boys basketball: Bur. Valley 65, Princeton 53

Storm surge past Princeton

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Princeton did its best early to keep up with Bureau Valley Friday, Feb. 20, at the Storm Cellar, despite being without its top gun, Garrett Duffin.

The Tigers took a 16-8 lead in the first quarter, settling for a 16-11 edge at quarter’s end. PHS still clung to a 20-15 lead early in the second quarter, before the Storm made their move.

Bureau Valley outscored the Tigers 26-3 the rest of the first half to build a 41-23 halftime lead en route to a 65-53 win in the regular season finale.

All-stater Parker Neuhalfen took over for the Storm in the second quarter, scoring 15 of his game-high 27 points. He scored a layup on a pass

from Tommy Johnston to give the Storm their first lead of the night at 22-21.

Skye Behrends scored for the Tigers to make it 29-23, only momentarily slowing the Storm surge.

Dale converted a 3-point play, Alex Johnson hit a 3-point shot, Neuhalfen cashed in two free throws before Dale hooped to end the half for a 41-23 BV lead.

“I thought things got started with our offense in the second quarter. Then we got some rebounds, which led to some transition buckets.

And I thought our intensity picked up as well,” BV coach Jason Marquis said.

The Storm stretched their lead to 47-27 early in the third quarter before Jake Reinhardt hit backto-back threes for the

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CHAMPAIGN — John Barnes made school history at St. Bede Academy; Drew Pranka added to the rich tradition at Princeton High School.

Barnes became the first wrestler for St. Bede to not only qualify for state, but medal at state, placing third in Class 1A at 285 pounds. Pranka also medaled, finishing sixth at 170 in 1A, the first Tiger to medal since Ty Taylor finished as state runner-up in 2007 and 2008.

Barnes, an Academy junior, was proud to become the first Bruin to wear the school colors at state.

“It means a lot. I’m the first and not the last. To be the first, I’ll probably be remembered a lot better,” he said.

After being tripped up in the semifinals Friday, Feb. 20, and defeated by BCR photo/Isaac Janssen Plano’s Tommy Brown in St. Bede assistant coach Gavin Kurtz shows his excitement as St. Bede junior John a first-period fall, Barnes Barnes scores a take down in overtime for a 3-1 victory over Oregon’s Matthew Crandall bounced back strong Sat- to capture third place at 285 pounds in the IHSA State Wrestling Meet in Champaign. urday. He scored a 14-4 major decision over Wilmington senior Kyle Hull Princeton’s in wrestlebacks Saturday Drew Pranka morning. He squared off sizes up his against Oregon’s Matthew opponent SaturCrandall for the third-place day at the IHSA match, scoring a takedown State Wrestling in overtime for a 3-1 win.

Meet in Cham“It was a pretty tough paign. match. Me and the Oregon kid were pretty even Shaw Media Service throughout the whole photo/Michael thing. Kind of pushing Krabbenhoeft back and forth. Then in overtime, I ended up taking him down. That was awesome,” Barnes said. “It means a lot. It was really

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Boys basketball: Kewanee 70, St. Bede 62

Oliver, Boilers hold off Bruins

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

St. Bede’s Andrew Pyszka spots up from the elbow for a jumper at Kewanee Friday.

BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

KEWANEE — Two of the best players the Three Rivers Athletic Conference has to offer went toe-to-toe as the Jarrett Olson-led St. Bede Bruins squad was outlasted

by Donovan Oliver and the Kewanee Boilermakers 70-62 Friday, Feb. 20, in Kewanee.

A 24-8 advantage for Kewanee after the first quarter put the Boilermakers in a commanding position, but the resilience of the Bruins finally gave them their first lead of the game at 45-44 with 3:43 to play in the third quar-

ter as Olson streaked through the Kewanee defense for a transition layup.

A battle for the lead ensued over the next 3:28, as there were five lead changes and two ties.

“I was very proud of the way we responded to the hostile environment with Oliver going for the record,” SBA coach Mike Kilmartin said.

“He (Oliver) guarded Jarrett basically the entire game, and we had some things could have been called that weren’t, but Jarrett never let it show. He’s a warrior and so is everybody. I was happy with the way they all played.”

Back-to-back buckets by Oliver gave Kewanee a 53-47 advantage with 10 seconds to play, but SBA quickly pushed the ball down the floor. Olson drilled a trey just before the buzzer to halve the Boiler lead at 53-50 going into the final frame.

The trey was part of eight straight points by Olson to put SBA on top, 55-53 with 7:03 to go.

“We didn’t have Oliver on him (Olson) at their place and earlier this week, Donovan said, ‘I really want to guard him.’ I thought he did

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Class A State wrestling tournament

Drew Pranka • Princeton sixth at 170 (1A) 106 pounds

160 pounds

Championship: Joey Rivera (Coal City) pin Colin Davidson (Litchfield), 2:32 Third-place: R.J. Marrero (PORTA) pin Tyler Fleetwood (Fulton) 1:51

113 pounds

Championship: Alec Henze (Dakota) def. Chase Bittle (Belleville Althoff) 8-2 Third place: Brady Wilsie (Byron) def.

Zac Schrank (Lutheran) 3-2

120 pounds

Shaw Media Service photo/Michael Krabbenhoeft

Princeton’s Drew Pranka tries to wrestle free from U-High’s Tyler Duncan during Saturday’s fifth place bout at the IHSA State Wrestling Meet in Champaign.

“I’m really happy to get there. I wish it would have been first.”

John Barnes • St. Bede

State From Page 11 hard to get to that point; it’s been a long season.

I’m really happy to get there. I wish it would have been first.”

“It couldn’t happen to a better kid,” SBA coach Sean Hobson said. “I hope this inspires other kids to want to wrestle at St. Bede.

John put the work in and deserves every bit of this.

I can’t begin to say how proud I am over him.”

The state championship went to Quinton Ball of Aledo Mercer County, who scored a second period fall against Brown in the title match, Barnes defeated Ball in overtime for the sectional title.

“I was really looking forward seeing him a second time, but it didn’t happen,” Barnes said.

Pranka dropped his first match at state Thursday to Duncan Terry of Normal U-High 2-0, who would prove to be a thorn in his side. Pranka bounced back for a 12-0 major decision over Joe Mann of Wilmington and a 7-0 win over Chase Ward of Illini Bluffs Friday. On Saturday he fell 7-3 to Naulon Sims of Tremont before running into Terry again in the fifth-place match where he fell 7-0.

Championship: Cody Minnick (Coal City) def. Trey Hild (PORTA) 12-8 Third place: Hunter Spengler (Sherrard) def. Stone Engle (Mercer County) 9-6

126 pounds

Championship: Printice Walls (Dakota) def. Brandon Briggs (North Boone) 6-3 Third place: Nolan Baker (Byron) pin Will Lucie (Warsaw) 5:12

132 pounds

he was concentrating on scoring points and not just sitting on a lead. He did a great job, and I am very proud of him.”

Pranka became the first state medalist for Amy in his seven years at PHS. He was joined at state by teammate Austin Wetsel, who dropped both matches at 132.

“For me, getting that first placer is a great feeling. We have been struggling to get state qualifiers the past six years and to have two this year was a Shaw Media Service photo/Michael Krabbenhoeft big step in the right direcSt. Bede’s John Barnes wrestles Oregon’s Matthew Cran- tion,” Amy said. “The past dall during a third place bout at IHSA State Wrestling four to five years we have Meet Saturday in Champaign. Barnes’ won 3-1 with a spent more time working with the Tiger Town wrestakedown in overtime. tlers, and we have some “It’s great that I could any match could be his really good coaches down end my season on a high last,” Amy said. “I talked to there right now teaching note, I would’ve liked him on Friday night about kids exactly what I want to place higher, but I’m how he wanted to remem- them to know. Drew has happy with the way I ber his wrestling career. been involved in wrestling wrestled,” Pranka said. “I Did he want to remem- since he was 7 years old, wrestled some very tal- ber being close to getting so it’s a perfect example ented wrestlers. I’m glad a medal and letting that of what can happen if you that I got two chances at memory haunt him, or stick with the sport and the guy from U-High, even did he want to bring some continue to develop.” though I lost. The coaches hardware home? I told Comment on this story really pushed me this sea- him to just leave every- at www.bcrnews.com. son, and it paid off. They thing he had out on the helped to get me to the mat and he did.”

Amy said Pranka proved tournament, and gave me the tools that I needed to to have some new tricks up his sleeve. do well in it.”

“He was not his typical PHS coach Steve Amy said Pranka rose to the self. He was getting takedowns and using moves challenge.

“He really did a great that we teach, but Drew job coming back in the hasn’t used in the past,” wrestlebacks knowing that Amy said. “It was great

Championship: Corey Jurzak (Coal City) def. Andrew Wenger (Dakota) 8-4 Third place: Jarid Braunagel (Belleville Althoff) injury default Rahveon Valentine (Lena-Winslow) 4:00 Local bouts • Austin Wetsel (Princeton) lost to Tanner Coleman (Peoria Heights) 15-0 tech fall, 4:10 Wrestlebacks: Wetsel lost by fall 1:12 to Jarrod Foiles (Roxana)

138 pounds

Championship: Nate Olsen (Dakota) def. Josh Lasrson (Byron) 6-2 Third place: Peyton Smith (Benton) def. Sage Friese (Seneca) 7-2

145 pounds

Championship: J.J. Wolfe (Dakota) major dec. Riley Beard (IVC) 10-2 Third place: Zach Lorek Bishop McNamara) pin Jared Finley (Shelbyville) 5:44

152 pounds

John Barnes • St. Bede Third at 285 (1A)

Championship: Greg Krulas (Dakota) major dec. Kenny Abitua (Stillman Valley) 8-0 Third place: Wyatt Fox (Shelbyville) def. Curtis VanWinkle (Mercer County) 2-1

Championship: Adam Hudson (Shelbyville) def. Nick Hawkins (Wilmington) 7-1 Third place: Gabe McKinley (El PasoGridley) def. Georgie Sosa (Bowen) 11-7

170 pounds

Championship: Carver James (Dakota) major dec. Kyle Betourne (Bishop McNamara) 10-2 Third place: Sam Schuler (Prairie Central) def. Naulon Simms (Tremont) 5-1 Local bouts • Drew Pranka (Princeton) lost 2-0 to Duncan Terry (U-High) Wrestleback quarterfinal: Pranka def.

Joe Mann (Wilmington) 12-1 Wrestleback semifinal: Pranka def.

Chase Ward (Illini Bluffs) 7-0 Fifth place: Pranka lost to Terry 7-0

182 pounds

Championship: Danny Falconer (Byron) def. Hunter Sant Amour (El Paso-Gridley) 5-2 Third place: Riley Kauzlaric (Coal City) pin Jacob Franklin (Gibson City-MelvinSibley) 2:57

195 pounds

Championship: Wesley Kibler (St. Joseph-Ogden) major dec. Logan Millizer (Monmouth-Roseville) 14-2 Third place: Austin Shoup (ErieProphetstown) pin Jordan Ladd (IVC) 2:59

220 pounds

Championship: Brandyn Peacock (Bowen) tiebreaker Tristun Reeves (El Paso-Gridley) 5-4 Third place: Ross Sealby (Byron) def.

Cole Werner (Litchfield) 5-3

285 pounds

Championship: Quinton Ball (Mercer County) pin Tommy Brown (Plano) 4:12 Third place: John Barnes (St. Bede) sudden victory Matthew Crandall (Oregon) 3-1 OT Other local bouts • First round, Barnes pin James Britten (Leo) 3:01 • Quarterfinal, Barnes pin Rodney Baker (Belleville Althoff) 3-2 • Semifinal wrestleback, Barnes def.

Kyle Hull (Wilmington) 14-4.

PHS coach Steve Amy (right) took two wrestlers to state, including Drew Pranka (left), his first medalist, and Austin Wetsel.

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Bruins From Page 11

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Princeton’s Brenton Schmidt crashes into BV’s Tommy Johnston in the second quarter of Friday’s game at the Storm Cellar. The Storm won 65-53.

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From Page 11 Tigers. A PHS inbounds lob to Dalton Jilderda made it 47-35 midway through the third quarter.

The Storm built its lead back to 16 points at the end of the third (52-36) and scored the first six points of the fourth quarter to regain its 20-point spread at 63-43. The Tigers scored the final eight of the game to close the final margin to 12 points.

“I was happy with the way we started the game off,” PHS coach Jesse Brandt said. “The second quarter was not good. I think we got outscored 30-7, but I was happy with the way we responded in the second half. We started to chip away at the lead a bit, but the good news is the postseason starts next week and not tonight.”

Reinhardt finished with a team-high 12 points for Princeton, and Brenton Schmidt added 10.

“I thought Jake did a nice job for us,” Brandt said. “With Garrett out, obviously team’s focus turns to him, but I thought he responded nicely and hit some big shots, especially in the second half

great job on him early.

I think (Olson) had two after the first quarter and 10 at halftime and that’s not bad. He’s a great player, and he hit some shots with Donovan right in his face. Two good players were going at it,” Kewanee coach Steve Salisbury said.

Kewanee finally took command of the game as senior guard Austin Vervynk was found spotted in the corner for a trey to break a 56-56 tie.

The Bruins failed to answer, and on the next Kewanee possession, Oliver grabbed his own rebound and laid it in to give the Boilers a 60-56 cushion to build on and outlast SBA for the remaining 5:05 of play.

With that basket, Oliver became Kewanee’s alltime leading scorer. He would finish with a gamehigh 38 points to sit at 1,643 all time.

A loss going into the regional isn’t the worst thing in the world as Kilmartin has been in this position before and believes he has the quality of kids to make a solid run as they host their own regional.

High School boys Three Rivers East Kewanee ........................ 11-1 19-7 Bureau Valley.................. 9-3 25-3 Newman.......................... 8-4 17-11 St. Bede.......................... 6-6 15-11 Princeton ........................ 5-7 14-12 Hall................................. 3-9 11-17 Amboy............................ 0-12 0-27 Friday scores Bureau Valley 65, Princeton 53 Kewanee 70, St. Bede 62 Three Rivers West Rockridge....................... 14-0 24-1 Fulton.............................. 7-6 17-13 Riverdale......................... 6-6 14-9 Morrison.......................... 6-7 16-12 Erie................................. 6-9 11-19 Orion............................... 6-7 13-16 Sherrard.......................... 6-7 12-13 Prophetstown................. 4-11 7-22

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Colby Robbins eyes the bucket for the Princeton sophomores in Friday’s game at Manlius. The Kittens finished as the TRAC East champions. when we started to close the gap a little bit.”

• Notes: The Storm take the No. 1 seed into the Fulton Regional, which got underway Monday with Princeton playing Savanna West Carroll. ...

The PHS sophs capped the Three Rivers Conference championship with

Sports Shorts

Softball sign-ups SPRING VALLEY — The last sign-up for Spring Valley Girls softball for girls who reside in Ladd, Cherry, LaMoille, Dalzell DePue and Spring Valley will be with the Ladd Boys baseball signup from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Ladd Library. For more information for the girls, please email svllgirlssoftball or phone 815-644-4104.

a 57-52 win. BV won the freshmen prelim 51-42. ...

BV held its Senior Night Friday, honored Evan Frank, Dylan Martin, Gage Smith, Sean Shepard, Blake Balensiefen, Charlie Lotspeich, Josh Mead, Neuhalfen and Johnston.

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Pheasants Forever Banquet PRINCETON — The Bureau County Pheasants Forever 2015 annual banquet will be Thursday, March 5, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and the auction at 7 p.m. For tickets call, Eric at 815-6464844, Bill at 815-872-1157, Scott at 815-408-1276 or Rick 815-303-7825.

Tri-County boys Marquette....................... 8-0 19-8 Peoria Christian.............. 6-1 na Roanoke-Benson............. 6-1 na Putnam County............... 5-3 17-11 Henry............................... 4-4 20-7 DePue.............................. 2-6 6-20 Lowpoint-Washburn.........na na Woodland........................ 1-6 4-19 Friday scores Henry 40, DePue 38 Other area non-tournament scores Winnebago 53, Mendota 50 Geneseo 55, Ottawa 35 Fieldcrest 61, Fisher 39 L-P 69, Sterling 49 At Manlius (freshmen) Bureau Valley 51 Princeton 42. BV: Petros 19, Monier 15. PHS (13-15): Parry 21, Nave 11.

Ottawa Marquette 1A Regional

Princeton Shootout PRINCETON — Princeton High School Athletic Boosters will be hosting the 22nd annual Princeton Shoot Out on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School. Thirty-two teams from Princeton, Bureau Valley, DePue, East Moline, Geneseo, Ottawa, Peru, Riverdale, Rochelle, Rock Falls, Somonauk, Kaneland and Winnebago will be represented.

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St. Bede’s Josh Sapp looks for help at Kewanee Friday.

“I hate to lose going into the regionals. I’ve gone into regional before on a five- or six-game losing streak and won the regional. It doesn’t matter what I think going into the regional, it matters how those kids in that locker respond and what

they think. If you ask me, they think they can win the thing.”

SBA finished with a regular season record of 15-11 and take the No. 3 seed into regional play it hosts at the Academy.

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Monday: Game 1 - (4) Crete Illinois Lutheran vs. (5) LaMoille/Ohio (9-16), 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 2 - (2) Marquette (18-11) vs. (7) DePue, 6 p.m.

Game 3 - Leland-Earlville vs. (6) Serena (7-18), 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Game 4 - (1) Newark (18-10) vs. winner 1, 6 p.m. Game 5 winners 2-3, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Title - winners 4-5, 7 p.m.

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

Fulton 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - (4) Morrison (1612) vs. (5) Fulton (16-13), 6 p.m.

Game 2 - (3) Princeton (14-12) vs.

(6) Savanna West Carroll, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 3 - Bureau Valley (25-3) vs. winner 1, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Game 4: Newman vs. winner 2, 7:30 p.m.

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

Next: The winner advances to the Farmington Sectional to face the Winnebago Regional champ at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3.

St. Bede 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - (4) Putnam County (17-11) vs. (5) Eureka (5-18), 6 p.m..

Game 2 - (2) El Paso-Gridley (17-9) vs. (6) Hall (11-17), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Game 3 - (1) Fieldcrest (21-6) vs. winner 1, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Game 4 - (2) St. Bede (15-11) vs. winner 2, 7 p.m.

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

Next: The winner advances to the El Paso-Gridley Sectional to face the Lisle Regional champ at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4.

Riverdale 2A Regional Monday: Game 1 - (4) Orion vs. (5) Sherrard.

Tuesday: Game 2 - (1) Rockridge (24-1) vs. winner 1, 6 p.m.

Game 3 - (2 )Kewanee (19-7) vs. (3) Riverdale (14-9), 7:30 p.m.

Teams will compete in fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade brackets. Tournament play will begin at 9 a.m. both days and games are scheduled throughout the day until 6 p.m. The tournament is open to the public with one gate fee for all locations daily. Adults are $3 and children that are in school are $2. For more information, please contact Les Youngren, tournament director, at 815-876-7021.

At Manlius Princeton 16 7 13 17 - 53 Bureau Valley 11 30 11 13 - 65 PHS (14-12, 5-7): Schmidt 3 (1) 3-6 10, Camp 2 0-0 4, Bates 3 (1) 0-0 2, Reinhardt 5 (2) 0-0 12, Kuhne 1 0-0 2, Mead 0 0-1 0, Wedekind 1 0-0 2, Friel 1 0-0 2, Tomaszewski 0 0-0 0, Jilderda 2 1-2 5, Behrends 1 4-4 6, Clark 1 3-4 5. Totals: 19 94) 11-17 53. Fouls: 12.

BV (25-3, 9-3): Endress 1 0-0 2, Johnson 3 (1) 1-1 8, Ringle 0 0-0 0, Johnston 5 4-6 14, Neuhalfen 9 9-10 27, Balensiefen 0 0-0 0, Dale 3 2-3 8, Mead 1 0-0 2, Lotspeich 0 0-0 0, Martin 0 1-2 0, Fordham 1 0-0 2, Fargher 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 (1) 18-24 65. Fouls: 17.

SOPHS: Princeton 57-52.

At Kewanee St. Bede 8 21 21 12 - 62 Kewanee 24 15 14 17 - 70 St. Bede (15-11, 6-6): Pyszka 3 0-0 6, Brady 3 1-2 7, Olson 11 (6) 3-6 31, Hopps 1 1-1 3, Shipp 0 0-0 0, Dose 1 3-5 5, Halm 5 0-0 10. Totals 24 (6) 8-14 62. Fouls: 14.

Kewanee (19-7, 11-1): Arzola 0 0-0 0, Goforth 2 (2) 0-1 6, Damas 0 0-0 0, Vervynck 1 (1) 1-2 4, Welcome 3 2-2 8, Contreras 5 94) 0-0 14, Oliver 16 (1) 5-10 38, Prescott 0 0-0 0. Totals 27 (8) 8-15 70. Fouls: 16.

F/S: Kewanee 44, St. Bede 35.

High school girls IVCC 2A Super-Sectional Monday: Annawan vs. Prophetstown.

Streator 3A Regional FRIDAY: Title - Mendota 39, Sterling 24.

LaSalle 3A Sectional MONDAY: Game 1 - Mendota (25-3) vs. Morton.

Game 2 - Galesburg vs. Richwoods THURSDAY: Title - winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

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Delivery will available in Ohio.

For carry-outs, call 815-3764414 or 815-376-2934.

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

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

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

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

NO phone calls please IMMEDIATE MANUFACTURING OPENINGS! Assemblers & Machine Operators.

Princeton Area.

All Shifts Available. $10-$12/hour.

Subject to background check/drug testing.

Call Sue @ 815-780-8520

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Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to provide educational leadership for program delivery in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties. Master's degree in horticulture or related field is required.

To view complete job description and apply, visit http:// go.illinois.edu/A1500080.

Closing date is March 13, 2015. The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. www.Inclusiveillinois. illinois.edu ERRAND LADY needed, in Princeton only. 5 days a week, certain day hours.

Mail to: General Delivery, 326 South Main, Princeton, IL 61356

ANGLES PRIVATE CARE Has openings for Home Care Aides to provide loving care for clients in our local area. *Fulfilling employment opportunity *All shifts available *Full/part-time positions *Flexible scheduling Call 815-872-9040 or 815-664-2626 Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm for an application.

122 East Dakota, Spring Valley, IL

Bureau Valley North has two SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL Openings available immediately. Please send a resume, copy of paraprofessional certificate and at least 2 references to: Mrs. Sandy Beitsch, Principal, Bureau Valley North, 323 South Main Street, Walnut IL 61376 or to: sbeitsch@ bureauvalley.net The deadline for accepting resumes is March 6, 2015

JOB OPENING At Macon GC, Bradford.

Structural Steel Fabrication Shop Foreman.

For application email: phil@macongc.com or contact Phil at: 309-897-8216

Princeton Elementary School District # 115 Princeton, IL 61356-9562.

Vacancy Notice.

2015-2016 *Junior High Math Teacher *Junior High Science Teacher (properly certified under NCLS guidelines). Send letter of application, resume, placement credentials, letters of reference, and photocopies of college/university transcripts and education certificates

by March 20, 2015 to: Mr. Tim Smith, Superintendent, Princeton Elementary School District #115, 506 East Dover Road, Princeton, IL 61356 An EEO/AA Employer

PARTS COUNTER SALES A local company representing a very specialized segment of the transportation industry is seeking to add an additional PARTS COUNTER SALESPERSON to our staff.

The qualified candidate will possess basic computer knowledge, above average communication capabilities, a strong work ethic, exceptional people skills and a team player attitude. Previous parts experience, while helpful, is not a requirement.

All qualified candidates welcome.

Resumes accepted at Midwest Bus Sales, Inc., 3135 North Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356

Ag View FS, lnc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our Buda location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at: Ag View FS - 7226 IL Hwy 40, Buda, IL 61314.

(309-895-2811)

Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our LaMoille location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS - 26943 IL Hwy 34, LaMoille, IL 61330 (815-638-2763)

THE VILLAGE OF WALNUT POLICE DEPARTMENT Is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Police Officer. All applicants must possess a State of Illinois Certification for Police Officer at the time of employment.

The hired applicant must be willing to work nights and weekends. Please come into the Walnut Village Office at 114 Jackson Street to obtain an application. There will be an interview scheduled with qualified applicants at a later date. The Village of Walnut is an EOE employer. Village of Walnut Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIMEHELP at our Princeton Ag location. Positions available for CDL with HazMat Endorsement and NonCDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS- 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356 (815-875-2808) SECURITY OFFICER. Part-Time. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is currently seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for the Princeton, IL area.

The selected candidate will work 20 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 5:45am-10:45am.

Apply online at: www.securitasjobs.com and select the Bettendorf, IA Office.

For questions, please call 1-800-622-3550. EOE

EXTENSION EDUCATOR, Family and Consumer Sciences (Nutrition and Wellness) University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to provide educational leadership for program delivery in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties. Master's degree related to nutrition and wellness required. To view complete job description and apply, visit http:// go.illinois.edu/A1500079.

Closing date is March 13, 2015. The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. www.inclusiveillinois. illinois.edu FLAT BED DRIVER WANTED Must be able to drive in Chicago city traffic, do proper pre-trip/post-trip, fill out log book/vehicle inspection report, know DOT rules and regulations. Class A CDL license with 2 years experience and wide load experience a MUST! When not driving, must be willing to work in shop. Salary based on experience plus quarterly incentives, health benefits, vacation pay and paid holidays.

Send resume to: ldyer@walnutcustom components.com or fill out application at: 300 Wyanet Road, Walnut, IL New Princeton Area Cab Company. DRIVERS- men or women, must be 25 years of age. Must have clean background and furnish MVR. 815-376-2167

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS Call us to find out how we can help. 815-875-4461

JOB FAIR

at the Princeton Public Library 698 E Peru Street Princeton, IL

Wednesday, Feb 25 1pm - 3pm Accepting applications for: • Warehouse • Assembly • Maintenance • Quality Control

********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these 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

List Job Openings Here!

Now accepting applications for

1ST & 2ND SHIFT GENERAL ASSEMBLERS

Assembler positions involve assembly work primarily operating air or electric power tools such as drills, saws, rivet guns, impacts. Qualified applicants must be able to read a tape measure; walk, climb and stand for extended periods; lift up to 40 pounds and pass a background check, physical/drug screen Good attendance and ability to work overtime is required.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, 401K, etc.

Please send resume or apply in person to:

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE Employer M/F

Drive the Best, Drive Maverick.

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Maverick Transportation, the largest glass carrier in the transportation industry, has several openings for Class A CDL holders for dedicated driving jobs out of their facility in Dewitt, Iowa.

DEDICATED GLASS DRIVERS: Must live within 50 mile radius of Dewitt, IA; Average $51k-$54k per year; $.43- $.46 per mile starting pay; 2,100-2,300 miles per week average; Home weekends (some home time through the week possible); 21 years old, Class A CDL required; Students will Class A CDL and no experience welcome.

Maverick Transportation LLC. To apply, contact Maverick’s Recruiting Dept. at 800-289-1100 or visit us online at: www.drivemaverick.com

Call 815-875-4461

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales Like new take all for $175: All purchased from Toys R Us. Chicco infant carseat $65; Ingenuity highchair $50; Disney walker $30; Baby Trend stroller, $35; Infant tub, $10. Call 815-454-2053

446 • Farm Products ALFALFA HAY for sale.

50lb bales, no rain, stored in barn. 2nd cutting $5 a bale, 4th cutting $5.50 a bale. Call 815-646-4249 Alfalfa orchard grass mix. Small square bales. $5.50 a bale.

Call 815-303-9650

448 • Pets & Livestock 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

450 • Under $1000 1997 Ford Taurus Wagon, 133,000 miles, many new parts, $800. Call 815481-0513 Like new - Modern style TV stand, black. Will hold up to a 50lb. TV. $40. Call 815-879-8722 Moving must sell: Hotpoint refrigerator, $200 or best offer. Available 2/27/15. 815-875-2564

450 • Under $1000 Pair of oak end tables with glass tops, $35.

Call 815-993-3347 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales HUGE WINTER GARAGE SALE. Saturday, March 14th.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton.

Under New Management.

For Information Call 815-303-2905

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

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Duties for the position include fielding phone inquiries from advertisers, proofing ads, delivering proofs to clients when necessary, mailing out correspondence and promotional material to advertisers, scheduling, handling walk-in customer, and assisting the ad team in achieving revenue goals.

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, Proof of Insurance, Reliable Transportation and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Jennifer Baratta, Group Advertising Director Bureau County Republican 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 email: jbaratta@saukvalley.com

This posting does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of the position. The Bureau County Republican is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

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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.

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

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

USE YOUR TAX REFUND to buy a Mobile Home around Princeton.

Call Curt at: 708-805-1950 FIND YOUR NEXT HOME RIGHT HERE!

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

8am-3pm.

Motorcycles and parts for sale. Admission: $6 adults. Vendor spaces $40. All indoors and heated. Info: Pixie/Buzz 630-985-2097

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales Mobile Homes For Sale: Use your tax refund for financing! Recently remodeled Hollypark, 14'x70', 2 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood laminate floors, large covered deck and carport; Fairmont 14'x70', 3 bedroom, 1 bath; Fleetwood 16'x72', 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

All homes have spacious lots and storage sheds.

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Call 815-875-1502 or text 815-876-7319

YOU’LL FIND IT right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

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768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, 2 story, full basement. 2 car garage. 6 year old furnace. $43,000.

Call 815-866-1638 PRINCETON-FOR SALE Large, older, 2 story, 4 bedroom house on South Euclid. 2 car attached garage.

Central air, large yard.

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

Call 815-875-1923

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858 • Homes for Rent

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

PRINCETON 3 bedroom, 1 bath and garage. $550 a month. First, last and $500 security deposit.

309-945-7307

PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $570. 437 East Marion.

Heat, water, garbage, covered parking, laundry. No pets. Call 309-912-8017 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $600. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497

PRINCETON Available immediately 411 West Peru Street. $725 a month 3 bedroom/2 bath 2 car garage.

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PRINCETON efficiency, 1 small room. kitchen, bath. $325 a month + utilities.

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Call 815-872-0507 PRINCETON New luxury 2 apartment, bedroom garage & appliances included. $795 a month + utilities, lease & deposit required. No pets. Must see! 815-878-1984

- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals 2 BEDROOM Apartment, historic home. Washer/ dryer hookups, off street parking, $500/month + utilities, brand new furnace, Deposit. No smoking/pets. 815-875-1267

PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

Plenty of closets. Laundry facility available. No pets. $450 includes water.

Call 815-878-4149

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com 999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JAMES L. OTT,) ) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-96 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of James L. Ott. Letters of office were issued to Christopher J. Ott whose address is 430 E. First Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 10th day of August, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Christopher J. Ott, Independent Executor of the Estate of James L. Ott, deceased Holly M. Harris MAY, MAY, ANGEL & HARRIS Attorneys for Estate 708 S. Pleasant Street Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: 815-875-3808 Fax: 815-872-0199 Email: mmah07@comcast.net Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

NOTICE OF MEETING SPRING VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Please take notice that the Spring Valley Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spring Valley City Council Chambers of the Spring Valley City Hall, 215 North Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, 61362 to consider the request for variatuib filed by Greg Pinter for property owned by Mr. Pinter located at 418 West Devlin Street, Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois. Mr. Pinter is requesting a variation from the height limitations contained in the

Spring Valley, IL Land Development Code for accessory buildings.

Mr. Pinter is requesting a variance increasing the height of an accessory building from fifteen (15) feet to twenty-five (25) feet.

Anyone wishing to present testimony to the Spring Valley Board of Zoning Appeals may attend this hearing and be heard.

Anyone wishing additional information regarding the request or a copy of the Petition may contact the Spring Valley City Clerk for further information.

Rebecca Hansen, Spring Valley City Clerk.

215 North Greenwood Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 24, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) Floyd W. King, ) deceased ) Case No. 2014-P-98 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Floyd W. King of Princeton, Illinois.

Letters of Office were issued on November 24, 2014 to Doris E. King of 25739 2400 North Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 whose attorney is Guilfoyle Law Firm, 1316 Meriden Street, Mendota, Illinois 61342.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 20, 2015. 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 the notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the 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 ten days after it has been filed.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

Public Notice Network W13-3849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) vs.

) BRYAN A. PIERSON; ROY PIERSON A/K/A ) ROY A. PIERSON; SECRETARY OF ) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ) KETTMAN HEATING AND PLUMBING, ) INCORPORATED; SHERMAN ACQUISITION) II, LP; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.; )

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ) BRYAN A. PIERSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN ) HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROY PIERSON, ) IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON ) RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, ) 13 CH 107 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 314 OF GREENCROFT PHASE THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 524, PAGE 678 AS DOCUMENT #75-1663, FILED ON JUNE 2, 1975 AT 3:27 P.M., ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 567 West Boyd Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356.

P.I.N. 16-17-477-023.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W133849.

I644644 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

Ohio, Illinois 61349.

P.I.N. 04-09-451-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14070078 I644646 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

Bank, (815)223-8800.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: April 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m, at the Lobby, of the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton, Illinois.

(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 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 Attorney for Plaintiff R. J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Henson, Duncan, Gift, Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building La Salle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 E-Mail: ilannon@hlhdr.com.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2015.

F14070078 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; )

Plaintiff, )

vs. ) BARBARA VARELA AKA BARBARA G. ) VARELA; MANUEL VARELA; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 53 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL #1; PART OF LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THE VILLAGE OF ALBRECHT, NOW OHIO BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST (NE) CORNER OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-EIGHT (68) FEET AND TEN (10) INCHES, THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT THREE (3) THENCE NORTH TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT THREE (3) THENCE EAST ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS THREE (3), TWO (2) AND ONE (1) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #2: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) EXCEPT PART FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPT A PART OF ORIGINAL LOT 3 IN BLOCK 4 IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO, (FORMERLY CALLED ALBRIGHT) DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ORIGINAL LOT 3; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, A DISTANCE OF 48 FEET AND 6 INCHES; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 315 South Main Street,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS LA SALLE STATE BANK, ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) RONALD W. SCHAUER and DAWN ) SCHAUER, ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 12-CH-18 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 April 15, 2015.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jim Rochetto, (815)223-8800.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 224 West Second Place, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Numbered 10 in Block Number 122 in O’Bierne’s Third Addition to the City of Spring Valley, excepting the underlying coal and fireclay, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises, situated

in Bureau County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: a single story frame home of 1,100 square feet, two bedrooms, one bath, one-car attached garage.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale by contacting James Rochetto at La Salle State F14070078 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) BARBARA VARELA AKA BARBARA G. ) VARELA; MANUEL VARELA; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 53 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 315 South Main Street, Ohio, Illinois 61349.

P.I.N. 04-09-451-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14070078 I644646 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY OF PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGARDING DESIGNATION OF THE BACKBONE ROAD WEST AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT UNDER AUTHORITY OF 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-1, ET. SEQ., ADOPTION OF A PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT AND IMPOSITION OF A SALES TAX TO FUND IMPREMENTATION OF THE PLAN NOTICE, is hereby given that on March 16th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Princeton City Hall, 2 S Main Street, Princeton, IL the City Council of the City of Princeton (the “City”) will conduct a public hearing to consider the designation of a proposed development project area hereinafter described (the “Area”) as a business district within the meaning of the Illinois Business District Development

Continued on 20 Public Notice Network W13-3849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) BRYAN A. PIERSON; ROY PIERSON A/K/A ) ROY A. PIERSON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING ) AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; KETTMAN ) HEATING AND PLUMBING, INCORPORATED; ) SHERMAN ACQUISITION II, LP; VELOCITY ) INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.; UNKNOWN HEIRS ) AND LEGATEES OF BRYAN A. PIERSON, IF ) ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ) ROY PIERSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, ) 13 CH 107 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 567 West Boyd Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356.

P.I.N. 16-17-477-023.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-3849.

I644644 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

20 • Marketplace • Tuesday, February 24, 2015 999 • Legal Notices Continued from 19 and Redevelopment Act found at 65 ILCS 5/11-74.31 et. seq. (the “Act”), the approval of a proposed business district development plan (the “Plan”) for the Area and the imposition of a retailer’s occupation tax and service occupation tax under authority of the Act (the “Sales Tax”) at a rate not to exceed 1%.

The Area proposed for designation as a business district contains approximately 27.97 acres and is legally described as follows: Backbone Road West Business District Boundary Description Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Four (4) and part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Five (5), all in Township Sixteen (16) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of said Section Five (5); thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West, along the South line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), 309.56 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West, 163.33 feet along said South line to the Southwest corner of the premises described in Document No. 2013R05220 in the Office of the Bureau County Recorder; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds West, 523.82 feet (526.0 feet Deed) along the West line of said premises, to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line for F.A.I. Route 80; thence South 74 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds East, 175.52 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line; thence South 55 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, 375.86 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line; thence South 79 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 287.87 feet along said Southerly right-ofway line to a point on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of F.A. Route 316 (Ill. Route 26); thence South 24 degrees 48 minutes 28 seconds East, 166.25 feet along said Southwesterly right-of-way line; thence South 47 degrees 04 minutes 35 seconds East, 16.37 feet along said Southwesterly right-of-way line; thence Southeasterly, 1353.25 feet more or less, along said Southwesterly right-of-way line to a point on the Northerly rightof-way line of County Highway No. 9 (Backbone Road); thence Southwesterly, along said Northerly right-of-way line, at an angle of 123 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 35.00 feet; thence Westerly, along said Northerly right-of-way line, at an angle of 129 degrees 00 minutes 04 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 240.00 feet; thence Westerly, at an angle of 178 degrees 34 minutes 42 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 396.85 feet to the Southeast corner of Baileys Subdivision; thence Northerly, along the East line thereof, at an angle of 91 degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 281.55 feet; thence Northerly along said East line, at an angle of 179 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 82.76 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3) in said Subdivision; thence Westerly, along the North line of said Lot Three (3) and the Westerly extension thereof, at an angle of 90 degrees 01 minutes 39 seconds (90 degree plat), as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 216.0 feet to the intersection of said North line extended and the Southerly extension of the East line of Lot Twenty (20) in said Subdivision; thence Northerly, along said East line and said Southerly extension at an angle of 89 degrees 54 minutes 10 seconds (90 degree plat) as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 186.80 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot Twenty (20); thence Westerly, along the North line of said Lot Twenty (20), at an angle of 90 degrees as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 140.04 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Twenty (20), said point being the East line of Lot Twenty-one (21) in said Subdivision; thence Northerly, along said East line, at an angle of 90 degrees as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 50.0 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot Twenty-one (21); thence Northeasterly,

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along the North line thereof, at an angle of 121 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Twenty-one (21); thence Northerly, at an angle of 122 degrees 00 minutes 20 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 606.72 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 27.97 acres, more or less.

The Area may be generally located within the City by reference to the following streets and landmarks: General Description of Area The Area is generally bounded on the North by Interstate 80, on the East by Main Street, on the South by Backbone Road and on the west by Bailey subdivision.

The Plan provides generally for the disposition and/or development of real estate located within the Area, the acquisition and sale of land, the construction of various public infrastructure necessary to serve the Area. The Plan provides for the borrowing of funds and the payment of debt service on obligations (if necessary) and for the imposition of the Sales Tax at a rate not to exceed 1%. The Plan also provides for utilization of sales tax revenue generated within the Area to pay costs incurred in connection with implementation of the Plan and other business district project costs as authorized by the Act. All persons are hereby invited to submit alternate proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage or other disposition by the City of land or rights in land owned by the City and located within the Area.

The proposed Plan, a map of the Area and a description of land or rights in land owned by the municipality are on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

All interested persons may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to or during the hearings and may be heard orally during the hearings with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the Plan, the designation of the Area as a business district and the adoption of the Sales Tax at a rate not to exceed 1%.

The hearing may be adjourned to another date by the City Council of the City without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the time and place of the subsequent hearing.

Peter Nelson, City Clerk City of Princeton Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 24 and 26, 2015.

89° 03’ 41” West, along the South line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 14, a distance of 1,096.93 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 14.000 Acres, more or less. Subject to the Right of Way of a Public Road along the South side of the above described tract and also subject to all easements of record. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Rural Route, Bradford, Illinois 61421. (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagor: Jerzy Czubacki.

Name of mortgagee: Peoples National Bank of Kewanee; Date of mortgage: September 27, 2004; Date of mortgage extension agreement: October 15, 2009.

Date of recording: September 30, 2004 for the mortgage and November 5, 2009 for the mortgage extension agreement.

County where recorded: Bureau County, Illinois; Recording document identification: Document No. 046521 in Book 1186, Page 259 for the mortgage and Document No. 2009R06123 in Book 1434, Page 447 for the mortgage extension agreement in the Bureau County Recorder’s Office, Princeton, Illinois.

Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, Illinois 61356 Telephone: 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2015.

minutes 18 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 344.86 feet to a railroad spike; thence Southerly, at an angle of 90 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 88.71 feet to a railroad spike; thence Westerly at an angle of 90 degrees 28 minutes 47 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 177.83 feet (177.94 feet deed) to the Point of Beginning, containing 5.100 acres, more or less.

Said real estate is located on the west side of Illinois Route 26, between Backbone Road and Ace Road in the City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that a public hearing on said Petition will be held before the Plan Commission of the City of Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated: February 24, 2015 Jim Argo, Chairman Princeton Plan Commission Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 24, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fund 601 LLC owner of the real estate hereafter described, and has filed a Petition requesting a subdivision of said real estate, pursuant to the provisions of City of Princeton Land Development Code.

The subject property of this Petition is legally described as follows: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Sixteen (16) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of said Section Four (4); thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes West, a distance of 52.13 feet to a steel rod; thence South, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE a distance of 242.16 feet to a steel rod; THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT thence West, a distance of 31.44 feet BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS (31.00 feet deed) to a steel rod; thence PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF ) South, a distance of 509.25 feet (509.88 KEWANEE/BRADFORD BANKING ) feet deed) to a steel rod; thence East, CENTER, ) 31.00 feet; thence South, 136.00 feet; Plaintiff, ) thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes vs. ) East, a distance of 149.87 feet to a steel JERZY CZUBACKI, UNKNOWN ) rod set at the Point of Beginning of OWNERS AND NONRECORD ) the following described property, said CLAIMANTS, ) point being on the East line of Claude Defendants. ) Bailey’s Subdivision per Document No. No. 2015-CH-08 317249 recorded in Book 440 at page NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION 358 in the Office of the Bureau County NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN Recorder; thence South 00 degrees 01 OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the minutes East, along said East line, a complaint for foreclosure filed in the above-entitled distance of 83.93 feet to a steel rod; cause on February 10, 2015, and that they are thence Southerly, along said East line, named defendants in the above-entitled cause, purat an angle of 179 degrees 48 minutes suant to the provisions of 735 ILCS, Sections 5/235 seconds as measured counterclock206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, and that the abovewise from the last described course, a entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending distance of 281.55 feet (283.95 feet deed) in said court and the day on or after which a default to a steel rod on the Northerly right of may be entered against said defendants is March way line of Backbone Road; thence 20, 2015, and that the following information applies Easterly, along said right of way line, to said foreclosure proceeding: at an angle of 91 degrees 37 minutes 40 (i) The names of all plaintiffs and the case numseconds as measured clockwise from ber are identified above. the last described course, a distance (ii) The court in which said action was brought of 396.85 feet (397.46 feet deed) to a is identified above. survey marker nail at a point deeded (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: as being 501.53 feet East of the East Jerzy Czubacki. line of said Claude Bailey’s Subdivision; (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufthence Northerly, perpendicular to the ficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as said Northerly right of way line, a disfollows: tance of 143.92 feet (142.00 feet deed) to A tract of land located in a part of a set survey marker nail; thence Easterly, the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, parallel with said Northerly right of way Township 14 North, Range 8 East of line, a distance of 193.96 feet to a surthe Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau vey marker nail on the Westerly right County, Illinois, more particularly of way line of Illinois Route 26; thence bounded and described as follows, and Northwesterly, along said Westerly right bearings are for the purpose of descripof way line, at an angle of 72 degrees 12 tion only: minutes 05 seconds as measured clockBeginning at an iron rod at the Southwest wise from the last described course, a corner of the Southeast Quarter of said distance of 51.42 feet (50.00 feet deed) to Section 14; thence North 00° 35’ 21” East a steel rod; thence Easterly, at an angle along the West line of the Southeast of 72 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds Quarter of said Section 14, a distance as measured counterclockwise from the of 675.00 feet to an iron rod; thence last described course, a distance of 28.57 South 89° 03’ 41” East 693.99 feet to an feet to a steel rod; thence Northwesterly, iron pipe; thence South 05° 27’ 28” West along said Westerly right of way line, 283.91 feet to an iron pipe; thence South at an angle of 72 degrees 11 minutes 17 83° 30’ 34” East 404.91 feet to an iron seconds as measured clockwise from pipe; thence South 03° 20’ 40” East 353.77 the last described course, a distance feet to the South line of the Southeast of 287.69 feet to a steel rod; thence Quarter of said Section 14; thence North Westerly, at an angle of 107 degrees 01

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS LA SALLE STATE BANK, ) a corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) RONALD W. SCHAUER and DAWN ) SCHAUER, ) Defendants. ) In Chancery No. 12-CH-18 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 April 15, 2015.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jim Rochetto, (815)223-8800.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 224 West Second Place, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Numbered 10 in Block Number 122 in O’Bierne’s Third Addition to the City of Spring Valley, excepting the underlying coal and fireclay, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises, situated in Bureau County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: a single story frame home of 1,100 square feet, two bedrooms, one bath, onecar attached garage.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale by contacting James Rochetto at La Salle State Bank, (815)223-8800.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: April 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m, at the Lobby, of the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton, Illinois.

(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 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 Attorney for Plaintiff R. J. Lannon, Jr. Herbolsheimer, Henson, Duncan, Gift, Eiten and Hintz, P.C. Attorneys at Law State Bank Building La Salle, IL 61301 Telephone: (815) 223-0111 Attorney No. 1576313 E-Mail: ilannon@hlhdr.com.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2015.