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County hears of animal situation Animal control reports on Arlington dogs/horses to county board

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A judge with the Illinois Department of Agriculture has ruled dogs and horses taken from a rural Arlington property are to be kept impounded by the county of Bureau.

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Bureau County Board in Princeton, Bureau County Animal Control Officer Scott Robbins reported on last week’s Illinois Department of Agriculture hearing into the rural Arlington situation. The owner of animals, Dan Laboun-

ty, has 30 days in which to appeal the judge’s ruling, Robbins said.

Giving background into the rural Arlington situation, Robbins said he got a call on Feb. 11 about the apparent lack of care of beagles and horses on the Labounty property.

The next day, he and a Bureau County Sheriff’s deputy went to the property to investigate and found out no one was

currently feeding the dogs. Robbins then took a veterinarian with him to assess the situation.

On Feb. 19, Robbins took a Department of Agriculture investigator to the property to give his professional opinion. During this time, he was also in contact with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s office, Robbins said.

The decision was made to give Labounty a notice

of “owners’ duties,” which included the proper feeding and adequate shelter of animals. Labounty was given 24 hours to address the concerns. When that didn’t happen, Robbins impounded 13 dogs from the property on Feb. 21 and placed them in control of the Bureau County Animal Control office. The seven horses remained on the property but were placed under

Drowning in water problems

Buda church wants area residents’ suggestions

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

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Bunker Hill and a community center

Wyanet discusses water issues in the village

WYANET — Water is on the mind of village residents and village board members.

Drainage water, drinking water and wastewater were all discussed at Tuesday night’s regular board meeting.

It’s been a rough month in the village of Wyanet.

The weather has caused havoc on the village’s water and sewer systems. There was a resident on West Street and a resident on Greencastle Drive who had no water for an extended time due to frozen pipes. All pipes have been replaced or thawed, but the village has several large bills to show for it.

The fire on Main Street brought to the village’s attention a calibration problem at the water tower that also has to be fixed.

Dwight Jones of East North Street reported having wastewater back up into his basement after the heavy rains in February. Jones addressed the board asking for advice to fix the problem. Village Trustee Jim Etheridge suggested putting a PVC pipe in the drain with a rubber boot during heavy rain.

Jones was advised to return to the board if this doesn’t solve the problem.

the care of the county, Robbins said.

Labounty appealed that action to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, which resulted in last week’s hearing in Springfield, Robbins said.

The animals will remain in the control of the county at least for 30 more days through the appeals process time, he said.

By Andrew Fisher news@bcrnews.com

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What a difference a day makes Siblings Onika Richter (from left) and twin brothers Keenyn and Kayne Richter enjoy temperatures in the mid-50s Monday afternoon at the Wyanet Memorial Park playground. Though the siblings were wearing spring jackets and rain boots on Monday, they no doubt needed to pull out their winter coats and snowboots on Wednesday when they headed outside. The siblings are the children of Toby and Chris Landrus of Manlius. As shown in the side photo, playgrounds around the area, including the Douglas School playground in Princeton, were blanketed with snow Wednesday from yet another Bureau County snowstorm.

BUDA — Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda is open to suggestions on ways to best use the former Younggren grocery store in the village.

The church is close to converting the building into a community center. The building is being remodeled to enable the church to better serve the community. The church plans on renaming the building the Younggren Center.

At Monday night’s village board meeting, Nathan Chapman, youth pastor for Bunker Hill, gave an update on upgrades to the building. He said the building’s electrical wiring has been completely replaced, and energy efficient lighting is being installed. A wireless network with access to the Internet will be put in place.

The center plans on having a small cyber cafe complete with an espresso maker.

The center will be equipped with a kitchen and a refrigerator to store the ever popular youth culinary delight — frozen pizza. In addition to food and Internet access, the center will have a carpet bowl area, a pool table and a socializing space.

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Secondary education, economic prospects and the future

thing to do and end up having a decent middle class life, but those days are gone,” he said.

Based on a recent study, Burt revealed the area has an abundance of low-skilled, low-wage jobs.

“We have a lack of people who haven’t obtained any kind of education or certificate beyond high school, and we have been continually confronted with a significant broke problem,” he explained.

It’s become obvious that post-secondary education is needed to reach the middle class today — whether it be a fouryear college, the military, two-year college or trade school.

“In order to make changes, we need the mayor, superintendent, aldermen, teachers, their boards, the unit, mem-

bers of the business community and participation of citizens and community members,” Burt explained. “Everyone has a part to play … being engaged is key. You have to understand where we are right now in order to get where we have to go.”

On that note, Struna opened his segment in saying Hall High School has the biggest role in preparing students for post-secondary education.

“Our goal has to be to put every student on a pathway to a career after high school,” he said.

With a new school on its way, Struna explained it’s going to take more than new glass and bricks, but also a new curriculum to better the education in the district.

The school board has sat down and is start-

ing to make changes that will help pave career pathways for students in order to get them more college and career ready.

“Those students who don’t have a pathway, we have to give them a better vision,” Struna said.

The district has already started asking students in their sophomore year to declare a pathway and create a two-year plan to get them thinking about their future career goals.

The district is also planning to put $45,000 toward vocational curriculum in order to introduce students to more technical careers, such as alternative energy, flight technology, energy and power, material processing, structural engineering, research and development and robotics.

Also next year, the district plans to increase

the budget by $40,000 to send 40 students, up from the current 20 students, to the Area Career Center.

The career center gives juniors and seniors hands-on experience with careers in health occupations, cosmetology, machine technology, welding, child care, culinary arts and more.

Another change for Hall is keeping the focus on students who are headed to four-year universities and increasing the academic rigor to help them when completing for scholarships.

To do this, the district is looking to implement an honors science track next year and will eventually implement honors English and U.S. history courses.

Last but not least, getting students more acquainted with technology is going to be a goal.

Based on a study, 57 percent of students entering IVCC since 2010 are below basic computer skills.

The district plans to put an electronic device in every freshman’s hands next year.

“We’re not getting rid of textbooks but using technology as we teach biology or English,” he said. “It’s expensive, yes.

I haven’t put a dollar amount on it yet, but change is expensive if you want to prepare students for the 21st century jobs out there.”

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needs to be done to solve the problem.

Guy Sharkey also brought to the board’s attention some problems he has been having with his drinking water after the fire and water main break. Sharkey reported his water was very

rusty, and he needed to flush his pipes for three hours before his water was clear. Sharkey asked the board to reimburse him for the 700 gallons of water it took to flush his pipes. The board denied this request.

The board reviewed the new employee handbook with the help of village attorney, Bob Russell. The handbook was adopted with corrections made at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Cemetery cleanup will be April 9 and 10. All items need to be removed no later than April 8.

In other news: • Residents are reminded no feminine care products should be flushed.

• Village Police Chief Todd Marquez provided the board with his department’s monthly activity report.

• LaPorte Mowing was

awarded the contract for mowing of the cemetery.

The mowing of the parks and ball field contract was tabled until next month’s meeting.

• The board tabled the purchase of water meters and a new garage door opener.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board is at 6 p.m. April 8 in the village hall.

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Area leaders attend community-wide forum

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the first segment in a two-part series on the importance of education determining economic prospects for Spring Valley and its residents.

SPRING VALLEY — A community-wide forum was held in Spring Valley Tuesday evening, where major stakeholders and education advocates gathered to hear about the importance of secondary education and how it will shape the economic prospects for the area.

Featured speakers of the evening included Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna and Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran.

The sponsors of the forum were Hall High School, IVCC, city of Spring Valley, Spring Valley Boosters, Spring Valley Partners for Progress and the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition (NCRBC).

J. Burt of the NCRBC opened the meeting speaking about what holds LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties back from being able to advance economically with the changing world.

“In the old days you could graduate high school and find some-

Wyanet From Page 1 Another resident approached the board concerning drainage issues on Front Street.

The board will look at the drainage tubes under the street to see what

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A community forum about the importance of education and economic prospects for Spring Valley and residents drew a small crowd to the Spring Valley City Hall on Tuesday evening. Among the speakers at the forum were (left to right) J. Burt of the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition, Illinois Valley Community College President Dr. Jerry Corcoran, IVCC Director of Community Relations Fran Brolley and Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna.

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Animals From Page 1 When asked about the initial condition of the animals, Robbins said the animals were rated or scored by a veterinarian and all scored in the “average” condition, meaning they weren’t in great condition, but they weren’t starving either.

Someone had been feeding the animals before he got there, he said.

One of the horses is now getting penicillin shots and daily eye ointment to clear up an infection around the eye, Robbins said. Labounty had told him the horse had injured its eye last summer from a tree branch, Robbins added.

Board members also questioned the exact number of beagles which were on the Labounty property.

When he initially went to the rural Arlington property, there were 20 beagle dogs outside as well as seven horses, Robbins said. When he went back, there were 13 beagles. He learned later there was also a mother dog and pups in the

Buda From Page 1 The center will focus on serving Buda youth and mothers with younger children. In order to serve youth of the community, the center will have designated hours for junior and high school level and others for college-age citizens.

The hope is to have the center be used as a safe place for students to hang out following home games/sporting events.

The church also wants to make the center available for other community uses and is looking for village board and community ideas. Ideas thus far include using the center to host bingo and other communitywide fundraisers.

Chapman said there is a real community need for such a center. He said his church youth ministry has grown from 15 to 40 members. He also said college students also need a place to meet.

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house, but he never saw those dogs. They are now missing, Robbins said.

Robbins said there is a legal investigation into what happened to the other dogs. The county is responsible for those animals as well, he said.

Board member Loretta Volker also questioned how many of the beagles and/or horses were registered with papers and certification. Since the animals are in the control of the county and its care, the county should know the value of the animals, she said.

He assumed the owner has papers for the beagles, since Labounty had trophies from various dog shows, but he (Robbins) had not seen those papers.

Board member Kristi Warren also questioned whether the judge’s ruling prohibited Labounty from having animals in the future.

Bureau County State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann said the ruling does not affect Labounty from future ownership of animals.

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Other remodeling plans for the building include a complete repainting of the building’s interior and installation of a heavyduty laminate floor. The building’s exterior will also receive a facelift.

Chapman said he may be contacted via email at Nchapman177@yahoo. com. Suggestions can also be made by calling Bunker Hill at 309-8953106.

In other village board news, Jack Kusek of McClure Engineering told board members he will meet with Buda Superintendent Duane Roberts to survey local roads. Kusek also presented forms that need village approval before being sent to the EPA for a pre-application process for loans for Fiscal Year 2015. Kusek said he will meet soon with the North Central Illinois Council of Governments to go over grant requirements for any possible grants for which the village could apply.

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Candidates Forum Bureau County Treasurer Republican candidate Courtney L. Yates-Mabry

Age: 32 Residence: Princeton Education: I attended Bureau Valley High School, graduating in 2000.

Experience: Over the past eight years, I’ve enjoyed serving the residents of Bureau County, working in the treasurer’s office under long-time treasurer Nina Yates-Mabry Urbanowski.

During this time, I’ve learned many skills and acquired the experience needed to continue the success of our county treasurer’s office. Prior to this position, I worked at Citizens First National Bank in Princeton and later in the Bureau County Circuit Clerk’s Office under Michael Miroux.

What are your top three priorities: 1. If elected, I plan to run the treasurer’s office with the same efficiency and precision that the residents of Bureau County have come to expect. My goals are to ensure exceptional customer service to taxpayers, while running an efficient office, by analyzing the processes, ensuring they are up to date and making adjustments as appropriate.

2. I would like to present more options for taxpayers to pay their taxes and obtain treasurer’s office information through the use of a website. As of late, it seems this has been a common request of several Bureau County residents.

3. I would like to expand options for residents to pay their property taxes by offering the use of a credit/ debit card service. Many taxpayers come in to pay their taxes expecting to

use their debit or credit card, but we currently do not offer this as a form of payment.

How would you describe yourself to voters: I am a Bureau County-raised, hardworking, dedicated, individual and look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Bureau County. Truly, I enjoy my current role at the treasurer’s office and love coming to work each day.

Why should voters vote for you: Based on my level of experience working in the treasurer’s office, I believe I am the best candidate for this position. I love the challenge that comes with serving the demands of our residents and meeting new people who walk through our doors. I am truly passionate about my job and feel confident in my ability to fulfill the role of Bureau County Treasurer.

Derek Whited

Age: 35 Residence: Princeton Education: I am a graduate of Princeton High School; I have an associate’s degree in business from IVCC; and I have a bachelor’s degree in aviation administration from Lewis University.

Experience: Currently I am employed at the Walmart Distribution Center (8 years) in Spring Valley, I also have a couple of part-time jobs working for Taylor Environmental Services, and I am a Bureau County Board member. Also, during this time I ran Whited Painting (4 years). Before that I worked in Yuma International Airport in Yuma, Ariz., (2 years). Before that I had multiple jobs while in high school, college and after college.

What are your top three priorities: 1. Technology — I would like to update the office with any computer programs to help the office become more effi-

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cient. Build a treasurer’s website the public can interact with the office for questions or comments that relate to the treasurer’s office. I hope these upgrades/updates will be a minimum cost but also make it easier for the public to access the treasurer’s office. I would like the public to have more access to see how its county government is being ran, giving more transparency, so its elected officials or candidates can’t mislead the public on how the money is Whited spent.

2. Help — I would like to use the office of treasurer to help the public and its employees to understand from a financial point different aspects on how interest, dividends, taxes, insurance, retirement, pensions and revenues are being used in its county. So I will be available to anyone who has questions on any matter that might interest them. I am not talking about advice, just education. And if I don’t know, I want to direct the people on who to talk to. I don’t have all the answers, but if you’re looking for somebody to help you financially, I want the treasurer’s office to be an option for you (the public or employee) to talk to.

Government is supposed to help its citizens, not be a road block.

3. Cut Cost/Increase Revenue — I want to work with all elected officials, including the county board, to come up with ways to cut spending in the county. I think using business ideas we can work together to cut costs. I also would like to work with local business to create jobs here in Bureau County.

I think using the treasurer’s office we can be a resource for local business. I see a lot of poten-

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How would you describe yourself to voters: I would describe myself to the voters as proud. I am proud of my family. I am proud of friends. I like where I live, and I like the people I work with. Most of all I am proud to represent the county district I am in and want to represent all of the people of Bureau County. That is why when I am asked a question I answer to the best of knowledge to anybody who asks.

Life is not fair, and we have some things in the county that needs to be addressed; but we also have a lot things going for the county, and I like to think that I am just one of those positive things helping the county. I would like to continue that, but I can’t do that without the people voting for me.

Why should voters cast there vote for you: When I decided to run I looked at my qualifications and thought “would I vote for myself?” I’m not going to give an answer that tells the reader I am better than Mrs. Mabry because I’m not, I am just different.

The Republican voters have two choices: A candidate in Mrs. Mabry who has the office experience as deputy treasurer, who I’m sure would make a good treasurer; Or me, who has run a small airport, who has run a small business, who has trained, hired and fired employees, who has common sense and a little brain power to go along with that and is approachable. I’m no better or worse than her or anybody else. I am like you, a guy who struggles with the same day to day problems but that understanding, similarity and life experiences makes me qualified to run that office and help the county move forward.

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Candidates Forum Bureau County Sheriff Republican candidate Allan K. Beaber

Age: 60 Residence: Princeton Education: Attended Princeton Elementary School and Princeton High School graduating in 1971. Attended and graduated from Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois. Attended Beaber and graduated from Northwest University School of Executive Management. Many other training classes in my 37-1/2 years of being a law enforcement officer.

Experience: My career began in 1974 as deputy sheriff until July 1976 when I began a 36-year career with Princeton Police. I was a patrolman in Princeton until 1999 when I was promoted to deputy chief, a position I held until my retirement (2012). As an administrator for 13 years I was responsible for the day to day operations of the department along with purchasing equipment for the officers, purchasing the police vehicles/equipment to be installed in them, scheduled training, payroll and work schedules and the I-80 Drug Interdiction Unit. I also assisted in budget preparation and writing various polices/city ordinances and grant writing for the police.

What are your top three priorities?

1. My first priority is the safety of all of the citizens of Bureau County. You, the citizens, have placed your trust and safety and moreover the safety of your family in our hands, and that is a trust that we will not take lightly. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Department will provide each and every citizen with the best possible protection and service while ensuring you and your family will have a safe environment in which to live. The sheriff’s department will be a proactive, not a reactive type of police department. Preparation and training for any type of incident that may arise in this county is imperative.

2. My second priority is to bring back the “old school” type of law enforcement officer. I am a firm believer you have to give back to the community that you serve. You must be highly visible to the citizens of Bureau County and let them know you are there to serve them. Deputies will go to small towns and villages where there are no or only part time police and exit their patrol cars and walk the businesses and talk with the people. We have to build a bond of trust and recognition with the public we serve. The sheriff’s depart-

ment must keep the needs and safety of the public first and foremost.

3. Increase rural patrol and continue to combat the drug problems we face each and every day. We all realize this is not Cook County, but on the other hand, this is not Mayberry either. Bureau County is primarily an agricultural county, and the deputies need to be and will be concentrating more patrol on the rural roads and small villages. We are very fortunate to have a deputy as part of TRIDENT drug enforcement, and we will continue to combat the drugs through visibility, patrol and investigations.

I also plan on implementing a Neighborhood Watch program in the smaller communities in Bureau County. You don’t have to leave your name when you call in any type of report; all we want is the information, so we can better serve you. This is a combined effort between your sheriff’s department and you.

How do you describe yourself to voters: Very approachable and caring for your problems and concerns. The reason for being a police officer is not to be able to wear a uniform, gun and badge. It is to do a service for the community that you represent. In this case, it is the population of Bureau County. Should I be elected sheriff of Bureau County, your problems are my problems, and I care about the safety and wellbeing of you and your family. I would describe myself as well trained in being an administrator and having the ability to run a police department.

Why should voters cast their votes for you: Let’s start out with my 37-1/2 years of law enforcement experience. We all know the sheriff is an administrator, and for 13 years that was exactly what I did. I was also the acting chief of police for Princeton while the chief was deployed on military service. I have prepared budgets and worked with council forms of governments. I know as well as all of you that times are very difficult, and you have to know how to work within a budget and prepare a budget. You have to know how to schedule deputies to maximize the best amount of patrol and protection for the public without increasing taxes, and that is what I have done. Voters should cast their votes for me because I will be your sheriff; I will be your neighbor; I will be your friend because I am not just a police officer.

William A. Rosenow

Age: 69 Residence: Sheffield Education: I grew up in Sheffield. I graduated Western High School, attended junior college at Sauk Valley, Illinois Valley, Black

Hawk East and graduated with an associate’s degree, Boehe Reality School Rock Island and Illinois State Police Academy.

Experience: I have, for my entire adult life, been involved with law enforcement. I was air police in the Air Force, state police for 32 years and Bureau County Sheriff appointed 14 months. I have been mayor for more than 16 years working with city police the entire time. Rosenow What are your top three priorities: 1. I will announce my chief deputy immediately which all of the candidates have to accomplish.

2. I will then meet with my top command and put a freeze on spending until all line items can be reviewed. I will then meet the entire staff and start assignments as the department sees. I will work with the county board and be accountable for our office.

Priority to check condition of all officers’ cars and equipment, so we have no safety issues.

3. I will keep the entire department involved and informed.

How would you describe yourself to voters: I have been involved in community, school and law enforcement for years. I am very straight forward, honest and sincere. I will work many hours that being days, evening and midnights. I will be at scenes and around. I will meet with groups and or individuals as fit for the cause of good law enforcement. I will be a 24/7 leader. The deputies will see me. I am very conservative but not too relaxed on safety issues. I want good reports and communications at all times by the entire department. We will meet with the command and go over the budget and make cuts where needed, and if more is needed, I will work hard to have the county board understand the reason for more and what needs to be done.

Why should voters cast their vote for you: I would sure expect the voters to understand that if they vote for me, it will be a respectful office with honesty, integrity and pride.

It’s not about me, it’s about the county, towns and villages you live in, and we will work to keep the communities safe. I expect the public to know that what I do is for them and the good of all of us living in Bureau County. I will work and work some more to raise the morale of the deputies and make them proud to work for Sheriff Rosenow.

Please vote Republican on March 18 for William A. Rosenow for sheriff.

Then work hard through the summer and fall to

have me be your leader in November 2014.

Alex M. Arauza

Age: 40 Residence: Princeton Education: Two years of junior college, certificate in Biblical Studies from Prairie Bible College and graduated from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute.

Experience: I have 12 years of experience as a sworn officer in Bureau Arauza County. I have worked for the Princeton Police Department for 10 years and the village of Buda as a parttime officer for two years. I am a member of the Illinois Valley Special Response Team, having received training in special weapons and tactics (S.W.A.T). I am serving in an appointed position as the School Resource Officer, after receiving my training through the National Association of School Resource Officers. My experience includes administration of a behavior modification program as an adolescent treatment professional at the former Covenant Children’s Home.

What are your top three priorities: 1. My first priority is schools. I believe that schools are the front line on the war on drugs and the social issues that we face in our communities.

Building strong relationships with the youth in our communities will enable them to make the transition into responsible adulthood. I will appoint a school liaison officer, who will be the contact person for the schools. To effectively keep our youth safe, the liaison officer will be knowledgeable on all the issues facing our youth, pro-actively studying trends and social issues, and will have a firm grasp on the dangers and the use of technology. A police department that reaches out to show youth they care will have an impact far into the future.

2. My second priority is the jail facility. I believe a new jail, built on the current site, using property already purchased by the county is the answer. I suggest accomplishing this through a phased approach. Phase 1 would be to build housing for inmates and a safe working environment for the jailers. The second phase would be the demolition and removal of the old jail building. The third and final phase would be to build administrative offices. I believe a phased approach would ease the burden on taxpayers and allow a seamless transition into a new facility. As sheriff I will revisit the options for building on the current

site before considering off site building plans.

3. My third priority is combatting drugs. The drug problem needs to be fought on several fronts. The first front is prevention, which begins in our schools and homes. The second front is enforcement. A message that you can’t buy drugs here will be sent by using the drug task force, serving search warrants with the Special Response Team (SRT) and directing street patrols to known drug areas. The third front is addressing the drug problem with a community approach. I have been a coalition member of Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) and have seen the power of individuals in communities partnering together to reach out and make a difference. I would like to set up a counseling and rehabilitation fund for families who are seeking help with a drug addicted family member or friend. Caring begins by meeting families where they are and helping them take the next step.

How would you describe yourself to voters: I am a conservative Christian man with traditional family values. Strong families are key to a healthy community.

I am impartial and will make sure policies/procedures are followed. I have a strong sense of justice and will defend those who are wronged. I care about you and what is best for the community. I will listen to you and go the extra mile to make sure your needs are met. I understand the sheriff is much like the sheepdog of the county, who keeps the wolves away and keeps the sheep from going astray. I do not think the role of law enforcement is merely to make an arrest. By reaching out and getting involved, we can prevent crime/drug addictions before they become a problem. I am asking that you trust me to lead Bureau County into the future; I promise I will be faithful to the work I am called to.

Why should voters cast their votes for you?: Voters should vote for me because I have a vision for Bureau County that will lead us into the future. I have practical well thought out plans that will lead the sheriff’s department in a positive direction. There is no other candidate who can match my training, knowledge and experience when it comes to knowing our youth. I want to see the sheriff’s department live up to its fullest potential. My integrity will prompt me to stand up and address the issues facing Bureau County and provide practical solutions. I am running for Bureau County Sheriff because I care about the deputies, I care about my neighbors and I care about the direction Bureau

County is heading. I invite you to follow me into the next four years by voting for Alex Arauza.

James A. Shipp

Age: 58 Residence: Rural Princeton Education: I attended Hall High School. I am a 1980 graduate of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute and a 2005 graduate of the Police Executive Role Shipp in the 21st Century. I have more than 2,200 hours of ongoing law enforcement training through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, FBI, IEMA, FEMA and other organizations.

Experience: I have 33 years of experience with the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office currently serving as commander.

I have worked part-time for the following villages: 37 years with the village of Bureau, currently serving as chief; 15 years with DePue, sergeant; and I am currently in my seventh year as patrolman with Tiskilwa. I have responded to and been actively involved with the Utica tornado, Euclid chemical fire in Sheffield, Tiskilwa train derailment, Washington tornado and the recent snow-bound Amtrak trains. I have prepared sheriff’s budgets in the past and am currently working closely with the county board and several committees on various projects.

What are your top three priorities: 1. Save taxpayers a minimum of $100,000 my first term in office.

2. Increase patrols in rural areas and villages which do not have law enforcement and continue to work with villages that have police departments in order to serve and protect all of the citizens of Bureau County.

3. Support TRI-DENT and the D.A.R.E. programs and educate our citizens to protect them against scams.

How would you describe yourself to voters: I am motivated, involved, honest, dedicated, experienced and willing to work tirelessly for the safety and well-being of the citizens of Bureau County. I have never been someone who works by the clock and do not intend to start now.

Why should voters cast their votes for you: My 33 years of Bureau County Sheriff’s Office experience, dedication to represent the citizens of Bureau County, experience with preparing a sheriff’s budget and current work with the county board make me the most qualified for the job.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 • Record Spring Valley Police& Obit • 5

Obituaries Mary Glover

Ronald Wink GRANVILLE — Ronald “Ron” W. Wink, 48, of Granville died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Ron was born Sept. 16, 1965, in Spring Valley to Ron and Anna (Biagi) Wink. He married Tonni Ward on Sept. 19, 1992.

He farmed and was an active member of the Putnam County FFA Alumni and Ab’s Ronald Wink Hunt Club. Ron loved his family, farming, hunting and his friends. His smile and laughter were his signature trademark. He was a diesel mechanic for Illinois Cement Co., Oglesby, and was a partner in Moronts Valley Farms, Hennepin.

Survivors include his wife, Tonni of Granville; his parents, Ron and Anna Wink of Granville; five children, Ryan of Varna, Courtney of Florida, and Matthew, Megan and Bradley at home; his granddaughter, Emma; an honorary son, Richard; one brother, Ray (Sherry) Wink of McNabb; two sisters, Robin (Pete) Pearson of Iowa and Becky (Mike) Dabler of Indiana; a cousin, Brian Biagi; and an aunt, Kristi Biagi.

He was preceded in death by two uncles, Bill Biagi and Ray Wink; and his grandparents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the funeral home, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be made to Ron’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Harriett Wright PRINCETON — Harriett F. Wright of Princeton passed away Monday, March 10, 2014, at Colonial Hall in Princeton.

Arrangements are pending at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

DEPUE — Mary Aurora Glover, 99, of DePue, lately of Manor Court in Peru, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014.

Mary was born on Nov. 30, 1914, in Spring Valley to Tomas and Aurora Garcia Blanco. She married William T. Glover on July 19, 1938. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1985.

Mary graduated from DePue High School in 1932. In her early years she was active and a regular attendee of the DePue First Congregational Church, the Ladies Guild of the church, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was active in the PTA and enjoyed her ladies bridge club. Mary was a homemaker and “Sports Mom”.

She and her husband rarely missed a game of either of their sons, whether home or away. She was well known in the community for baking, particularly pastries, rolls, coffee cakes, bread and desserts (fresh apple and cherry pies, cakes and cookies) that spoiled her family for anything else.

Mary enjoyed and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Mary is survived by two sons, William “Gordie” Glover and his wife, Peggy, along with their three children, David (Sue) Glover, parents of Samantha and Joseph; Rebecca (John) Burns, parents of Patrick and Riley; and Kathy (David) LandiVittori, parents of Savanah, Everett and Hadley; and her second son, Kenneth T. Glover and his wife, Deborah, along with their three children, Julie (Eric) Erway, parents of Megan Aurora, Kaitlyn and Anna, and sons, Kenneth T. Glover Jr. and Justin Glover.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar, Ismael and Thomas Blanco; and three sisters, Lola Blanco, Louise VanDegraft and Beatrice Funk.

Private family visitation and services will be at 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 15, at the Barto Funeral Home in DePue with Pastor Betty Delgado officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter Office at 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204; or DePue Public Schools, 204 Pleasant St., DePue, IL 61322.

Robert Wasielewski PRINCETON — Robert C. Wasielewski, 58, of Princeton passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

He was born July 24, 1955, in LaSalle to Victor and Darlene (Frank) Wasielewski. He married Mary Sue Rett on Sept. 10, 1983, at St. John’s Lutheran Church on the Hill, Princeton. He graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School. He worked for Carus Chemical in LaSalle for several years.

Robert was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his best pal Goldie.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Wasielewski of Princeton; his mother, Marlene; two daughters, Sommer Wasielewski of Arizona and Cara Wasielewski of Barcelona, Spain; two sisters, Pam Nosalik and Lynn (Rich) Borio; three grandchildren, Paige, Christian and Jaxon Knutson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his special four-legged companion, Goldie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Wasielewski, and a brother-in-law, Dave Nosalik.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with Pastor Gene Vincent officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Mendez arrested on drug charge SPRING VALLEY — The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRIDENT) arrested Andres Mendez Jr., 38, of Spring Valley on an original LaSalle County arrest warrant on March 7 and charged him with the Class 2 felony of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, heroin.

The arrest warrant was

Police reports

Spring Valley Police Traffic stops

Michael J. Yuvan, 18, of Ladd was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding at 4:57 p.m.

Feb. 28 on Route 6, threetenths mile west of Oak Street in Spring Valley.

Martin Fuentes-Romo, 25, of LaSalle was charged with driving with no valid driver’s license and disobeying a stop sign at 8:16 p.m. March 3 in the 100 block of East St. Paul Street.

Garry Grabow, 58, of Princeton was charged with no valid driver’s license and operating an

uninsured motor vehicle at 10:23 a.m. March 6 on Route 6, one-tenth of a mile west of Route 6/89.

Adrian Soto, 20, of LaSalle was charged with no valid driver’s license and speeding in the 200 block of North Greenwood Street at 12:29 a.m. March 9.

Accidents

Robin L. Philippe, 44, of Spring Valley reported at 7:22 a.m. March 3 that her vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle while it was parked overnight in the 300 block of East Devlin Street.

Jack F. Marthaitis, 70, of Spring Valley was involved in an accident at 10 p.m.

March 1 on Route 6, onefourth mile east of Mary

Street.

Kyle R. Hurless, 20, of Granville and Maryann Parks, 26, of Spring Valley were involved in an accident at 2:08 a.m. March 1 on the Ponsetti Drive Apartment parking lot.

Hurless was ticketed with driving while license suspended/revoked.

An accident involving Killian K. Andersen, 18, of LaMoille and a 17-yearold LaSalle girl occurred on Route 6 near the St. Bede Academy parking lot at 3:05 p.m. March 5.

An accident involving Kenneth R. Pokryfke, 61, of Twin Lakes, Wis., and Tracy L. Tyler, 39, of Spring Valley occurred in the 100 block of East St. Paul Street near Spalding

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Princeton Police Criminal damage to property

Zachary A. Pond, 22, of Princeton was charged with criminal damage to property in the 300 block of South Euclid Avenue at 10:55 a.m. March 8.

Unlawful visitation

Ashley R. DePauw, 24, of Tiskilwa was charged with unlawful visitation interference in the 200 block of West LaSalle Street at 2:20 p.m. March 8.

Possession of cannabis

Cody A. Jones, 24, of Princeton was charged with possession of cannabis more than 2.5 grams in the intersection of Wash-

ington Street and Euclid Avenue at 1:27 a.m. March 9.

Jacob E. Bence, 22, of Princeton was charged with possession of cannabis more than 2.5 grams in the 00 block of East Peru Street at 3:46 a.m.

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Accidents

An accident involving Duane A. Barker, 34, and Cody J. Bader, 19, both of Princeton occurred in the intersection of Route 6 and Marion Street at 4:40 p.m. March 7.

Quint P. Quiram, 49, of Princeton backed into an unoccupied vehicle owned

by Jerry L. Thompson of Malden in the 1800 block of North Main Street at 9:58 a.m. March 10.

issued for Mendez following a lengthy investigation

by TRI-DENT into narcotic sales activity in the LaSalle/ Peru area, with that investigation resulting in Mendez’s arrest.

On a previous occasion, Mendez delivered less than one gram of purported heroin to an undercover TRIDENT agent.

Dalzell man is charged with felony DALZELL — Daniel P. Simpson, 39, of Dalzell has been arrested by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT) and charged with the Class 3 felony of possession of cannabis, 30 to 500 grams, with the intent to deliver.

After an investigation, with the assistance of the U.S. Postal Service, TRI-DENT agents arrested Simpson on March 7 in Spring Valley.

At that time, he was found to be in possession of between 30 and 500 grams of suspected cannabis.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

At least I know who Fonzie was I came to the Bureau County Republican in May 2013 after spending nine months in the Quad Cities at the Quad City Times. I do a very similar job.

I edit copy for the newspaper. I design and layout a few pages. The newsrooms, despite size, are similar as well. Reporters are busily writing articles and cultivating leads, and designers are doing everything in their power to create a good-looking prodCOMMENTARY uct. And the one thing, despite a smaller range, that has not changed is me. I am still the youngest in the newsroom. At least here instead of six years, there are only three years now.

I find it funny how my age can amaze and befuddle my co-workers. Sometimes it’s amusing to me to watch them stuttering and marvel at how young I am and how much pop culture from their childhood I missed.

It seems like a child’s life can’t be complete without watching the classic TV shows of more than 30 years ago. Let me take you on a little journey through BCR newsroom Memory Lane.

Now Greg, I’m sure you all know Greg, his columns and cartoons delight those who read them, seems to have the hardest time realizing my age. Often times, as a point of reference, he has to be reminded I was only 3 years old when he started working here at the BCR, and even then I don’t think it makes much difference to him.

We were chatting one day after lunch and he made a reference to Mrs. Howell. Now to me, that name means nothing, so I do what any normal person would do and ask, “Who is that?” The look on his face was priceless; you would think I had canceled his birthday. To him, the fact I have never seen an episode of “Gilligan’s Island,” to know who Thurston and his wife are, is an abhorrent fact I think he would much rather forget.

But at least I knew the show revolved around a neverending, three-hour tour.

Upon further discussion one morning, it was also discovered I have no idea who the characters are on “The Golden Girls.” I just know they are some seriously sassy older women who often times end up on memes floating through the social media universe. And Betty White was on the show too. How did we arrive at this conclusion? Greg asked if I knew who Alice, Flo and Vera were. Apparently saying, “Aren’t they the Golden Girls,” is not an acceptable answer.

I think I shocked him when I dropped my recently acquired knowledge of the name of the Lone Ranger’s nephew’s horse during a recent office discussion. It’s Victor, in case you were wondering. It is all thanks to finally watching “A Christmas Story” the whole way through during Christmas last year. However, had you asked me what the name of the Lone Ranger’s horse was, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you until two weeks ago after watching Disney’s movie of the TV series.

But I think I might have redeemed myself when Greg discovered I at least knew who Fonzie was. He’s the guy who hits the jukebox and said “hey” a lot.

However that doesn’t make up for the fact I didn’t know who Potsie was. You can’t win them all, and that’s just fine by me.

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

Sarah Maxwell

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

Linnea Anderson City: Walnut.

Where did you grow up: Walnut.

Family: Amber and Richard Harper; Bruce and Leslyn Anderson (Tampico).

First Person

only one thing with you, what would it be: Library.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Walnut Cafe.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Pay off loans.

What is the last television show you watched: “Today Show.”

People would be surprised to know that you: I was diagnosed LD in grade school, which wasn’t narrowed down until junior year of college CAPD.

What is the last song you listened to: “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry.

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

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Close family/friends.

What is the last book you read: “Wicked Appetite.”

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take

Pets: Romeo (Lab), Roxy (Cat).

Occupation: Speech and language pathologist.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: A grocery store.

TO Letter THE Editor

For the deaf and hard of hearing To the Editor, Are you aware of a recent new service in

Princeton for people who have difficulty hearing?

The Apollo Theater is now showing captioned movies. Because of my poor hearing, I had not attended movies for sev-

eral years, until Sunday evening. It was great!

The captioned movies will be offered during the last movie of each Sunday. The captions appear near the very bottom of

the movie screen and are not overpowering, so you can enjoy movies with your hearing friends.

Bonnie Neahring Princeton

Daylight Saving Time — pro or con We have just completed one leg in the bi-annual event called resetting our clocks. I find both the springing forward and falling back to be a short-term, life-altering experience.

My internal sleeping and waking clock does not adjust itself overnight.

It takes a week or sometimes two, both forward and backward.

At the time of this bi-annual occurrence, I always ask the question, “Why?” Daylight Saving Time (DST) was, according to my research, originally started in Germany during World War I beginning on May 1, 1916, and was done in an effort to conserve fuel during that war. It was not adopted in the United States until 1918, with this first period of Daylight Saving Time beginning on March 19, 1918. It was abolished by Congress after the end of World War I. During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt instituted yearround DST, calling it “War Time,” beginning on Feb. 9, 1942, and ceasing the end of September 1945.

From 1945 to 1966 there was no federal law on Daylight Saving Time. As a child, my parents did not change our clocks in the summer.

In Nebraska, where they were originally from, the time did not change, so they adhered to that habit. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 mandated DST from the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October. In 2007, the time period was increased to begin the second Sunday in

Nita Wyatt COMMENTARY March and end the first Sunday in November.

Granted there are advantages to Daylight Saving Time. Some of which are decreases in traffic accidents due to the extended light hours, increases in amount of exercise, revenue increases for retail stores and also for recreational facilities, and decreases in criminal activity. These are all certainly worthwhile benefits of the changing of our clocks.

There are some disadvantages too. These include the complexity in keeping up with when the time is changing, increase in heart-related deaths due to sleep deprivation, and the possible effect on electronic and computer-based services because of the time change.

I didn’t see it mentioned in any of my research, but one disadvantage can also be changing the time on large wall clocks and spending several of these newly-acquired additional daylight hours trying to get the clock hung back on the wall. I think all of us have one or more clocks that we don’t like to try to change, either because of the “hanging” issue or just because some digital clocks

are not exactly simple to change. I, unfortunately, am the proud owner of both of these problem clocks.

The debate of yes to DST vs. no to DST has gone on since it was enacted in 1966. I am not totally sure which side of the fence I am on.

I like the side of the fence that gives me additional daylight hours to enjoy my golfing, playing with my grandsons and sitting outside during the extended evening. Those are certainly all great advantages and ones that I would not want to relinquish.

But, on the flipside, I don’t like the adjustment period that the transition requires. And, I could do without having to adjust all of the clocks.

The Sunday of Daylight Saving Time this time, I slept in later than usual, thinking that maybe this would make the change easier. I am writing this on that day, and so far so good. But tomorrow morning, when I get up early for my weekly coffee gathering with friends, I know I will be dragging. I will have to set my alarm clock to make sure I get up in time. No depending on my internal clock to have made the adjustment.

So whether you are on the pro side or the con side, Daylight Saving Time is here for 2014. It will be here until Nov. 2, 2014. Oh, I almost forgot, if DST is here, can spring be far behind? Maybe that is the biggest advantage of all!

Nita Wyatt of Wyanet can be reached at golfingfor2@ymail.com.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 7 Wedding Aisle — Area couples share their engagement and weddings announcements. See Page 8.

BVHS honors students, staff MANLIUS — On Feb. 26, the BVHS Renaissance Program held a breakfast to honor the students of the month and the staff member of the month.

Each month teachers get to nominate students and one student is selected from each department. The nomination form for each student is sent home with a letter inviting the student’s parents or guardians to the breakfast. One staff member is also selected for staff of the month, chosen from nominations written by students. The staff member and nominating student are also invited to the breakfast.

At the breakfast each

Family Fun Night Photo contributed

Daniel Trone (from left), Andrew Smith, Josie Lind, Emma Deppen, Patrick O’Donohue, Sara Gould, Kristyn Ehnle, Mariah Klemme, Connie Hahne (staff member of the month), Alex Elmore, Kate DeBrock, Lacey DeVenney and Darcy Kepner. Absent from the photo is Dallas Davis. student was honored by having their nomination

years old on or before Sept. 1 will be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall.

Parents will be required to present a certified copy of their child’s birth certificate. A certified copy of the birth certificate may be acquired at the courthouse in the county in which the

Wyanet Library will host Amelia Earhart program tonight WYANET — Amelia Earhart will tell her story when Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar Leslie Goddard presents “Amelia Earhart Before the Legend” at the Wyanet Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday.

Goddard brings the American aviator to life telling about her amazing exploits and dazzling achievements. The program will examine her upbringing, the many records that she set, and her ability to succeed in

a male dominated world.

In 1928, Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane and then became the first woman to fly solo across the same ocean in 1932. Earhart was a media darling in the day, yet most talked about details of her life begin and end with her disappearance.

Goddard, a Darien, Ill., resident presents Earhart’s biography in first person brought to the R.A. Sapp Library through a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council Grant.

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Community Notes Book fair, bake sale PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27 and 28. A bake sale will also be held from 7 a.m. to noon March 28. Both events will be held in the Medical Office Building lobby at PMH. Each year the PMH Auxiliary hosts a variety of events to raise money to purchase equipment for the hospital. In addition to various fundraisers, the Auxiliary operates the gift shop located in the hospital’s main lobby.

read, being presented with a certificate, and

were rewarded with a gift certificate.

Kindergarten registration planned in LaMoille LAMOILLE — LaMoille Community Unit School District 303 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2014-15 school year on March 20 at the LaMoille High School office.

Registration will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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child was born. A hospital certificate will not be accepted. Health, dental and eye examinations for students entering kindergarten are required and need to be completed by the first day of school.

All forms necessary will be available at the school that day. No fees will be collected March 20 and

the child’s attendance at the registration is not necessary.

Parents who are unable to register on March 20 are asked to call the office at 815-638-2018 to inform the school of their intent to send a child to kindergarten and to set up a different time to register.

Beekeepers meeting OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Ottawa.

March’s program will be for new and established beekeepers. Topics to be discussed are how to prepare a hive and how to feed bees in the spring. “This is a great forum to talk about our pollinators,” according to Paul Barrett, program coordina-

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OHIO — A Family Fun Night will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church in Ohio. The event, which is open to the public, will include a movie, games and snacks.

Soup supper NEPONSET — A soup supper will be served at 5 p.m. March 22 at the Neponset Community Building. Admission is $8 per person. The menu will be soup, salad, breadsticks and dessert. Funds raised will go toward this year’s Picnic Days.

Paying it forward PRINCETON — WQAD, along with Ascentra Credit Union, was in Princeton March 5 and presented Sara Edlefson $300 to pay it forward to Elizabeth Arkels for her countless hours of volunteering, especially at the Moms Helping Moms Pantry. This will air on WQAD today, Thursday, during Good Morning Quad Cities, and during the 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts. There will also be a link on WQAD’s website.

PHS prepares for ‘Honk!’

PRINCETON — Princeton High School will present “Honk!,” the musical based off Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Sally Skinner Auditorium.

Tickets are $8 and are available by calling 815875-3308, ext. 375. All seats reserved.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday today, Thursday, to Steve Bouslog. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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Sagan Stroud of Princeton and Noah Ozburn of Princeton are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage.

She is the daughter of Randall and Christine Stroud of Malden. He is the son of Gary and Daria Ozburn of Tiskilwa.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Aurora University. She is employed by Advanced Asphalt in Princeton.

Her fiancé is employed

by Prairie Nursery and Landscaping in Princeton.

The couple will be mar-

Carl and Rita Pacunas of Princeton, Tony and Jeannie Kensinger of Ottawa, Norman Alsvig of Earlville, and Debra and Terry Einhaus of Ottawa are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Ashley Kensinger of Ottawa and Dave Alsvig of Ottawa.

The bride-elect graduated from Princeton High School and received an Sagan Stroud elementary education degree from Monmouth and Noah Ozburn College. She is employed ried May 17 at A Hundred by Woodland Elementary School.

Acres Orchard.

Her fiancé graduated from Serena High School ••• and received a Bachelor Wedding and engagement announcements run of Communication from every other Thursday in the Community section.

Western Illinois Univer-

Ashley Kensinger and Dave Alsvig sity. He is a sales representative for Optimum Fulfillment.

The couple will be married June 27 at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

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Religion Briefs Fish fry PRINCETON — St. Louis School will hold a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent until April 11.

Dinners include baked or fried fish and dessert.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. To order carryouts, call 815-872-8521.

Smelt and fish fry HENRY — The Knights of Columbus in Henry will host an all-you-caneat smelt and fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 at the River Valley Bowl in Henry. The meal includes smelt, fish, corn fritters, baked potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and beverages.

Carryouts will be available. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6.

Pancake and sausage breakfast ARLINGTON — St. Patrick Parish, Arlington, will hold its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Bishop Franz Hall. The all you can eat

breakfast will feature Nuco’s sausage, pancakes, eggs, toast and beverage. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children 6-10 years old and free for children under 5. Carryouts are available. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Fish fry CHERRY — Holy Trinity Cherry will hold its third annual fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m.

March 28 in the Cherry Church Hall. The dinner includes fish, fries, cole slaw, rolls, drinks and dessert. The cost is $7. Proceeds and donations will support the Holy Trinity Low Income Energy Assistance Fund LIHEAP.

Beef supper LAMOILLE — The Community United Methodist Church in LaMoille will hold a beef supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 27.

The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad bar, pie and drinks.

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‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ VAN ORIN — Phil Kaufmann will present “Cotton Patch Gospel,” a full length, 20 character, two act musical based on the book of Matthew, at 5 p.m. March 30 at the Van Orin Gospel Church. This one-man show takes place in Gainesville, Ga., in the 1970s.

All are invited. A free will offering will be taken and canned goods will be accepted at the door with all the money going for hunger relief.

Soup and sandwiches will be available following the show. For more information, call the church at 815-6382552.

Stephanie King of Mount Pleasant, Wis., and Zachary Arthur of Mount Pleasant, Wis., were united in marriage Nov. 23, 2013, in Beloit, Wis. The bride is the daughter of Forrest and Sue King of Ohio. The groom is the son of Fred and Tina Arthur of Beach Park.

Victoria Suarez, cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Julie Blessman, friend of the bride, Stacy Mair, friend of the bride, Sarah Mossholder, friend of the bride, Sophia Suarez, cousin of the bride, Kimberly Demetrio, friend of the bride, and Lauren Holschbach, friend of the bride. The flower girls were Jaina Arthur and Grace Arthur, nieces of the groom, and Olivia Murfin, cousin of the bride.

Caleb Arthur, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jake Arthur, brother of the groom, Seth Arthur, brother of the groom, Brian King, brother of the bride, Adam King, brother of the bride, Matt Mitten, friend of the groom, and Jared Beach, friend of the groom.

A reception to honor the couple was held a The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms in Rockton.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Princeton High School and 2010 graduate of Illinois State University. She is pricing specialist at Medline Industries in Mundelein.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Zion Benton High School. He work in special projects at Uline in Waukegan.

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BV students named as Illinois State Scholars Bureau Valley High School students who were named as Illinois State Scholars are Alissa Stoller (front row, from left), Lacey DeVenney, Katelyn DeBrock, Janelle Norden, Kaitlyn Johnson, Andrew Smith (back row), Tucker Schoff and Andrew Jacobs. This recognition is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Illinois State Scholars represent about the top 10 percent of high school seniors, hailing from 675 different high schools across the state.

Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work with ISAC to determine the winners.

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Lincoln Character Counts winners Lincoln Elementary School announced its Character Counts — Fairness winners. The second-grade winners (top) are Katlynn Monaghan (front row, from left), Anisha Patel, Aleah Espel, Mitch Taylor, Sophia Carlson; and Wyatt Bohms (back row), McKenzie Borys, Lauryn Gonzalez, Alyvia Hill, Ramon Mandujano. The third-grade winners (bottom) are Brianna Henry (front row, from left), Madelyn Walters, Trent Schafer, Annaca Watson; and Erin May (back row), Brandon Stopka, Hailey Peterson, Abbie Shute and Shea Stragand. Brennon Mills was absent.

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Graduation Illinois Valley Community College OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has announced its 2013 fall semester graduates. They are: Julie Chasteen of Arlington, Kelsey Palmer of Bureau, Alexander Liesse of Dalzell, Cesar Puga of DePue, Cynthia Salazar of DePue, Nicole Wachs of DePue, Kaitlynn Dinges of LaMoille, Rose Francis of LaMoile, Brian Indigo of LaMoille, Teresa Lehr of LaMoille, Jessie Winchel of LaMoille,

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11 Sports Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 11 Going for Gold — Princeton’s Seth Schultz won two gold medals and took one silver in Special Olympics state speed skating competition. See page 12.

Boys track

We’ve got five seniors this year, that’s a huge plus. They’ve played a lot of games and (when) you starting those games up, we’ve got some good experience on the field.”

Tim Taylor • PHS baseball coach

Storm dig for Sauk Valley Gold The Bureau Valley boys opened up their season on Saturday at the Sauk Valley Gold Medal Meet.

In the shot put, the seniors had a great day with Justin Buckman finishing third with a throw of 45-8 along with teammates Andrew Jacobs (421) and Austin Sietter (4110) finished in the top six.

In the long jump, freshmen Michael Eastwood jumped a personal best 18-1 1/2 1 to finish fifth.

The 4x4 of Tucker Schoff, Ryan Taylor, Daniel Trone and Kane Eastwood ran a great race to beat the field with a time of 3:43.18. In the 4x8 Kane Eastwood, Taylor, Yulian Osorio and Trone finished fifth with a time of 9:05.97 while the 4x2 Tucker Schoff, Hunter Schoff, Will Konneck and Joe Fisher finished sixth (1:44.02).

Konneck, a sophomore, also had good individual day as well with second -place finishes in the 60 (7.56) and 200 (24.95).

Michael Eastwood continued his great day with a third place finish in the 200 behind Konneck.

Tucker Schoff claimed second (8.88) in the 60 meter high hurdles with his brother Hunter taking seventh.

Kane Eastwood finished second in the 800 (2:11) with teammate Andrew Smith getting a top 8 (2:20) performance as well. In the 400, Trone (fourth, 56.20) and Taylor (56.36) both finished in the top 5.

After running in the school hallways, BV coach Nick Hartz said it was nice to get the Storm track running some real competition and thought they had a “great first meet.”

2014 Princeton baseball preview

Time has come for PHS seniors

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com Photo contributed

Tanglers state bound The Tiger Town Tanglers have qualified four wrestlers for the IKWF State Tournament in Rockford this weekend — Conner Alter (left), Peyton Hammerich, Dallas Hill and Chase Tatum. Hammerich and Tatum each placed first in the Novice Division with Hill placing third. Alter advanced with a thirdplace showing in Seniors Division. Luke Peacock placed fourth in Novice Division, but did not advance. Kody Mongan was second in Intermediates Division, which does not have a state tournament.

Basketball notebook

Corwin earns first state hoops assignment

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Sheffield’s Al Corwin will officiate in the IHSA 1A-2A State boys basketball tournament in Peoria this weekend.

While he has worked the state football finals twice (2007, 2012), it will be his first boys state finals assignment.

Corwin will learn his game assignment when he arrives in Peoria.

On the road to Peoria, he worked the Ottawa Marquette Regional, the Hanover Sectional and the Normal Super-Sectional, all in 1A. He follows his daugh-

ter, Caitlyn, to the state tournament. She was assistant coach and athletic director for Annawan’s 1A State champion girls team.

• Three-point showdown: Also experiencing March Madness will be Princeton junior Garrett Duffin, who is among 32 finalists in the Class 2A Three-Point Showdown at Carver Arena. He will be in the second group of eight shooters in Thursday’s preliminary round, which includes Prophetstown senior Ethan Howard.

The top four advance to the 2A finals on Friday with the winner

qualifying for the King of the Hill finals on Saturday against the best shooters in the other three classes.

Duffin made 11 of 15 shots to share top honors at the Bureau Valley Sectional.

Ottawa’s Jasmin Bailey won the 4A girls crown by making 10 of 15 shots, and finished fourth in the Queen of the Hill competition.

• On the floor: Heyworth, who knocked out Putnam County in the sectional finals, advanced to state with a 72-62 win over Cham-

See Notes Page 14

PRINCETON — Two seasons ago, Princeton baseball coach Tim Taylor brought up four sophomores to the Tigers varsity with an eye on the future. Their time has come.

With two seasons on varsity under their belt, seniors Caleb Dickens, Isaiah Taylor, J.J. Vaccaro and Logan Wilde are ready to lead the Tigers on the diamond this spring. They will be joined by classmate Tyler Marvin and juniors Zach Friel, Chris Brockman and Michael Camp and sophomores Jake Reinhardt and Jett Wedekind.

“We’ve got five seniors this year, that’s a huge plus,” Taylor said.

“They’ve played a lot of games over the summer and you starting those games up, we’ve got some good experience on the field. Multiply that by the age they are, so it’s really starting to add up now.

Hopefully, we’ll start the season the way we want it to this year.”

Of the 10 varsity players, Taylor counts seven who can pitch. The southpaw Isaiah Taylor heads the list, sporting a 5-0 record and an area-best 1.41 ERA his junior year.

Dickens went 3-3 with a 3.28 ERA.

2014 Princeton Tigers Last year: 12-10.

Conference: Three Rivers.

Coach: Tim Taylor.

They’re back: Caleb Dickens-sr (IF/P), Tyler Marvin-sr (OF), Isaiah Taylor-sr (CF/P), J.J. Vaccaro-sr (2b), Logan Wilde-sr (C).

They’re new: Chris Brockman-jr (OF), Michael Camp-jr (OF), Zach Friel-jr (OF/P), Jake Reinhardt-so (SS/P), Jett Wedekindso (C/P/1B).

First game: March 20 at home vs. Rock Falls.

“I’m feeling good about our arms and being able to rest them,” Taylor said.

The two Ws, Wilde and Wedekind, will handle the catching duties with Wedekind also seeing time at first base. Around the horn, the Tigers will line up with the slickfielding Vaccaro (.310) at second, Reinhardt and Marvin (.305) at short with Dickens (.195) returning at the hot corner.

Isaiah Taylor, who is the top leading hitter

See Tigers Page 13

Oakton’s Reuter named ISCC Coach of the Year Ohio native Mick Reuter has been named as the Illinois Skyway Collegiate HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS Conference Coach of the Year for the first time.

He guided Oak“It is a true honor and a ton Community testament to my assistant College to a 16-15 overall coaches,” said Reuter, record, going 9-5 as co1992 graduate of Ohio High champions of the ISCC. School. “Our conference He is in sixth year as head and region is littered with coach at Oakton, located in Des Plaines in the north- very talented and dedicated coaches. The award is a west suburbs.

Kevin Hieronymus

reflection of three years of hard work by the coaching staff and the athletes. We gutted the team three years ago and this was the year we were building toward and will continue to build from.”

Reuter started as an assistant at Oakton in 1998, taking over as head coach in 2008. He started working full-time in the athletic office in 2003.

Reuter made a homecoming of sorts in the region tournament at IVCC

where the Raiders lost to South Suburban College, 71-61.

No BV homecoming for Kirby: You’ll have to cross Jason Kirby off the list of candidates for their Bureau Valley football job. There will be no homecoming for the former Storm coach at Bureau Valley, who on Monday night was named as the new coach at East Moline United Township.

Kirby had thrown his

See Hieronymus Page 13

Ohio native Mick Reuter led Oakton Community College to the co-championship in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.

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Special Olympics State speed skating

Swimming

Dolphins place fourth at district qualifying time during the season if they were age 12 and under; or were age 13 and over; and for age 12 and under swimmers that did not swim a district-qualifying time otherwise referred to as the Junior Division.

Local swimmers that led the Dolphins included Charleigh Holmes, 12, of Spring Valley who swam six events with statequalifying times in each.

She took two first-place finishes; in the 200 yard freestyle event (2:06.47) and in the 50 yard back-

By Dixie Schroeder sports@bcrnews.com

DEKALB — The Illinois Valley Dolphins competed in the Northwest Junior District and District Championship swimming meet hosted by the Kishwaukee YMCA on March 8 and 9. The Dolphins placed fourth out of 10 teams at the event.

The meet was conducted in two divisions: the district section where all swimmers participating either swam a district-

stroke (30.02). Holmes earned three secondplace finishes; in the 50 yard freestyle (25.85); the 50 yard butterfly (28.39) and the 100 yard freestyle (55.59). Holmes earned a third-place finish in the 100 yard butterfly (1:05.90).

Swimmers who qualified will be swimming at the 2014 Illinois State YMCA Championships on March 21-23 at the Rec Plex in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com

Sports Shorts SV Softball SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Girls Softball is looking for 13- and 14year-old girls to form a second team.

It currently has one team of 15 girls.

Any girl that lives in Ladd, Cherry, Arlington, DePue , Dalzell , LaMoille and Spring Valley can call 815-6644104 for more information.

Twice as nice While the world tuned into the Winter Olympics in Sochi last month, Seth Schultz of Princeton had his sights set on the Special Olympics State Speed Skating Competition held in Romeoville. Schultz won the gold medal in the 500 meters and 777 meters and received the silver medal in the 333 meters

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PRINCETON — Registration for the 2014 Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball League season will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 19 at the Prouty Building.

For more information, visit www. pybsl.org on Facebook.

St. Bede fundraiser PERU — The St. Bede Lady Bruins softball team is holding a Lenten Fish Fry fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

April 5 at the LaSalle VFW. The meal includes fish, fries and slaw. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $8 teach.

Cheerleading tryouts PERU — St. Bede cheerleading tryouts will be held at 6 p.m. April 6.

Workshops will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

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From Page 11 name in the ring at BV, where he coached from 2000-05, taking his last team to the 3A state title game. East Moline becomes the seventh head job for the nomadic coach, after spending just one year at Canton.

Other stops include Jacksonville Routt (1998-99), Herrin (2006), Sherrard (2007-09) and Rockridge (2010-12). He has a 97-64 career record in 15 years.

Kirby takes over a Panthers program that has gone 19-89 since its last playoff bid in 2001.

“I’m excited,” Kirby told the Dispatch/Argus.

“I know that we’ve got a lot of work to do. If we have a good plan and people work hard, we have an opportunity to succeed like they have in all the other sports at UT.” Kirby and Spencer Davis of Princeton were two of 20 applicants for the Storm job, principal Eric Lawson confirmed.

He said the coach could be hired at the April board meeting • Officially speaking: Neponset’s Dale Brady

Notes

From Page 11 paign St. Thomas More at Tuesday’s Normal SuperSectional. It is the first state tournament trip for the Hornets, who will face Sesser-Valier at 2 p.m.

Mooseheart makes its first state appearance in the 100-year history of the school for students in need.

The Ramblers (27-3) beat Eastland 59-41 at DeKalb.

In 2A, Bloomington Central Catholic

will be officiating the NCAA Division III Men’s basketball tournament round of 16 teams based out of Stevens Point, Wis., this weekend. He worked his way through the Illinois High School ranks to the college game. His dad, Don, was a longtime successful IHSA official.

• Hawkeye hoops: Lydia Stephens, formerly of Princeton, took part in the Iowa Class 2A State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. She is a junior guard/post for Des Moines Christian, which bowed out in the state quarterfinals with a 66-53 loss to eventual state champ Western Christian (27-1). Des Moines Christian finished 20-5.

Iowa recently went from four classes to five.

The private schools do not have a multiplier as they do in Illinois, but there are not as many of them.

Western Christian took second in the state volleyball tournament and won the state track meet last spring.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor.

Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

Thursday, March 13, 2014 • Sports • 13

Tigers

From Page 11

(.312), will anchor the outfield in center, flanked by either Friel, Camp, Brockman and Marvin. There are 15 players on the freshmen/sophomore team, which will be used to fill in on the varsity as needed, Tim Taylor said.

With a senior-led team with much varsity and summer experience, will this be the year the Tigers put everything together?

“You hope that every year,” Tim Taylor said. “I think we have the right attitude. They have fun, but they work hard while they’re doing it. The thing you have to work the hardest at is the mental side.

“Baseball like so many other sports, is probably 90 percent mental. So we’re going to work hard on that, make them mentally tough. And so yeah, if we do those things, it’s a good year for us to put a lot of things on the field.”

Scoreboard Basketball

1A boys super-sectionals At Carbondale

Sesser-Valier 57, Dieterich 42

At Carbondale

Nashville 51, Teutopolis 45 At Joliet

Providence St. Mel 50, Hales Franciscan 46 At Springfield

Petersburg PORTA 58, Paris 49

At Normal

Heyworth 72, Champagn St. Thomas More 62 At DeKalb

advanced to the state finals in 2A, knocking out both of the Three Rivers Conference champions.

BCC beat TRAC North champ Sterling Newman 77-65 in Tuesday’s SuperSectional at DeKalb. The Saints handed TRAC South and No. 1 ranked Rockridge its first loss of the year in the sectional finals 56-55.

BCC will face Chicago Providence St. Mel at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Carver Arena.

The Tigers will venture into the Three Rivers Conference for the first time, playing home and away series inside the South Division and one crossover against each team in the North.

“I look forward having that competition week in and week out, and I think it will be a lot of fun. The boys will have something to look for,” Taylor said.

Now, only if Mother Nature cooperates, having left another dusting of white powder on the playing fields around north-central Illinois Wednesday morning. The Tigers are scheduled to take the diamond for the first time March 20 at home vs. Rock Falls.

“Everybody’s going to be in the same shoes, seeing more live pitching,” said Taylor, noting the indoor batting cages. “I don’t think the pitchers are going to have as big advantage at the beginning of the season this year.”

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Mooseheart 59, Eastland 41 At Jacksonville

Mendon Unity 67, Waterloo Gibualt 49 1A boys state At Carver Arena, Peoria

FRIDAY: Game 1 - Heyworth (25-7) vs.

Sesser-Valier(22-10), 12:15 p.m. Game 2 - Mooseheart (27-3) vs. Mendon Unity (20-11), 2 p.m.

SATURDAY: Third - losers 1-2, 12:15 p.m.

Title - winners 1-2, 2 p.m.

BCR PREDICTION: Mooseheart over Sesser-Valier.

2A boys super-sectionals At DeKalb

Bloomington CC 77, Newman 65

2A boys state At Carver Arena, Peoria

FRIDAY: Game 1 - Petersburg PORTA (26-5) vs. Nashville (26-7), 6:30 p.m. Game 2 - Bloomington Central Catholic (25-6) vs.

Providence St. Mel (25-6), 8:15 p.m.

SATURDAY: Third - losers 1-2, 6:30 p.m.

Title - winners 1-2, 8:15 p.m.

BCR PREDICTION: BCC over PORTA. Boys standings BCR Boys

Bureau Valley (10-4 TRACN).. 20-12 Hall (7-5 TRACS) .................17-11 St. Bede (7-4 TRACS) ...........16-13 DePue (1-6 TCC) .................. 7-16 LaMoille/Ohio (1-6 LTC) ........ 5-21 Princeton (3-9 TRACS)......... 5-22 Three Rivers South Conf. All

+Rockridge.......................... 11-0 28-1

2014 PHS baseball schedule March 20 vs. Rock Falls-4:30 March 22 at Dixon (DH)-10:00 March 24 at Kewanee-4:30 March 27 vs. Hall-4:30 March 28 vs. Fulton-4:30 March 29 vs. Marquette (DH)-10:00 April 1 vs. Ottawa-4:30 April 3 vs. St. Bede-4:30 April 4 at Morrison-4:30 April 5 at Mendota (DH)-10:00 April 7 at Orion-4:30 April 8 vs IVC-4:30 April 10 vs. Sherrard-4:30 April 11 vs. Newman-4:30 April 14 at Rockridge-4:30 April 17 vs. Kewanee-4:30 April 19 at Riverdale (DH)-10:00 April 21 at Hall-4:30 April 22 vs. Amboy-4:30 April 25-26 at PC Wooden Bat-tba April 28 at St. Bede-4:30 May 1 vs. Orion-4:30 May 2 at Bureau Valley-4:30 May 3 at Midland (DH)-10:00 May 5 at Sherrard-4:30 May 8 vs. Rockridge-4:30 May 9 vs. Erie/Proph-4:30 May 12 vs. Stillman Valley-4:30 The F/S team is typically at the opposite sight most dates.

Kewanee .............................9-3 19-6 St. Bede . ............................7-4 16-13 Hall ....................................7-5 17-11 Sherrard............................. 4-8 9-15 Princeton ............................3-9 5-22 Orion ................................. 0-12 4-24 Three Rivers North Conf. All

++Newman . ........................ 13-1 29-3 Bureau Valley...................... 10-4 20-12 Fulton................................. 9-5 21-9 Morrison............................. 9-5 13-16 Prophetstown ......................8-5 15-14 Riverdale ........................... 4-10 8-21 Amboy................................ 1-12 3-21 Erie.................................... 1-13 2-25 +regional champ; ++sectional champ Other area boys teams

Ottawa (9-0 NIB12W) . ..........22-2 Henry (6-1 TCC)....................23-5 Putnam County (6-2 TCC) .....23-9 Mendota (8-4 BNCW) ........... 21-9 Fieldcrest (8-4 HOIC) . .........18-13 Annawan (7-2 LTC)...............15-14 Marquette (6-2 TCC)............ 17-12 LaSalle-Peru (2-7 NIB12W).... 10-17 Rock Falls (2-10 BNW) . ........8-20

Correction Last year’s team picture for the LaMoille/ Ohio boys basketball team ran in today’s Journal rather than this year. The right one will run next week. The BCR regrets the error.

Wrestling

Final Three Rivers Standings

Sherrard ............................ 12-0 Morrison ............................ 10-2 Orion ..................................9-2 Erie/Prophetstown ...............9-3 Rockridge ...........................8-4 Hall ....................................4-7 Riverdale ............................4-7 St. Bede.............................. 4-7 Princeton ............................4-8 Amboy ................................3-7 Kewanee .............................3-7 Fulton . ...............................3-9 Sterling Newman ................. 1-10

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Tom, Jennifer and Diane Wagner of Princeton took along a copy of the BCR when they visited Alexandra Wagner, Senior Airman Derek Wagner and Emery Lynn of Misawa, Japan. During their visit, they spent several days in Tokyo, including a trip to Tokyo Disneyland.

Danny and Rachel Nelson took are pictured with a copy of the BCR in the Bloody Bay in Negril, Jamaica, where they spent a week celebrating their honeymoon.

Ron and Dottie Malooley of Spring Valley took along a copy of the BCR during a recent trip to Arizona. What an unexpected surprise it was to learn that only a few minutes from the home of their friends, Gae and Bill Miller, is a Bureau County transplant, a former DePue resident, Don Sorchych. Don is the editor and publisher of the Sonoran News, a weekly newspaper in North Maricopa County, Ariz. His paper keeps local residents abreast of the happenings and politics of North Maricopa County and from time to time includes comments about Hall High School and LaSalle-Peru High School. Pictured are Ron Malooley (from right), Shari Jo and Don Sorchych of Cave Creek, Ariz., Dottie Malooley, and Gae and Bill MIller of Scottsdale, Ariz. Bill is a L-P graduate.

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Walnut company pays fine for IEPA violations

By Pam Eggemeier Shaw Media Service

WALNUT – Avanti Foods in Walnut has admitted to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency violations and has paid a $39,000 fine, according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office.

Ma digan’s office announced Tuesday that Avanti had admitted to water pollution and open dumping violations stemming from the company’s illegal disposal of dairy waste.

A consent order resulting from a 2012 lawsuit against the company requires that Avanti apply to the IEPA for a permit to discharge its wastewater into the village sewer system. The order also requires the company to refrain from future regulatory violations. The complaint was filed in April 2013 in Bureau County

Circuit Court after an IEPA investigation.

The IEPA inspection was done in November 2011, at which time officials saw a tank truck illegally disposing the dairy waste in a field north of the village. A violation notice was issued for that incident.

During a follow-up visit in March 2012, inspectors found dairy waste residue covering the plant’s floor drains and sewer inlets, which could have contaminated the municipal sewer system.

“The waste was dumped on a gravel road northwest of the village, owned by Bureau County, and at a wildlife center, which is owned and operated by the county,” said Scott Mulford, an attorney general’s office spokesman. “The truck was observed discharging the waste into a lake at the wildlife cen-

ter.”

The original complaint had included additional violations including offensive conditions and interference with the publicly-owned treatment works.

The food processor, at 109 Depot St. is known for its production of Gino’s pizzas.

Avanti also provides products for the pizzerias and other restaurants and has a fleet of seven refrigerated delivery trucks.

The AG’s office said the company is no longer producing the cheese, instead opting to get it from another manufacturer. Some dairy producers process the waste on site, while others haul it to other facilities in accordance with state licensing requirements.

The company refused to comment.

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Community donation to Gateway Gateway Services President/CEO Jeff Dean (left) receives a $1,948 check from Knights of Columbus representative David Lawrence. The donation represented proceeds from the traditional Tootsie Roll drive sponsored by the Father Farrell Council 5591 Knights of Columbus.

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PHS FFA members compete in public speaking contest Princeton High School FFA members Hailey Hilmes (from left), Luke Schultz, Malena Wheeler, Cole Wright and McKenzie Cain participated in the Section 3 public speaking contest in Kewanee on March 4. All members finished in the Top 8. Hilmes placed third in the extemporaneous category.

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Amy Hughes, a licensed massage therapist, stands in one of the massage rooms at her business located in the lower level of the Trimble Building at 111 Park Ave. East in Princeton.

Hughes opens massage therapist office

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Amy Hughes, a licensed massage therapist, has opened her own office in Princeton at 111 Park Ave. East in the lower level of the Trimble Building.

Hughes, originally from Traverse City, Mich., moved to Princeton about six years ago after getting married. She graduated in 2005 from Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts

and Sciences, based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

She has been a therapist at several other Princeton businesses in the last six years before opening her own business in July of 2013.

She specializes in deep tissue massages, but also offers Swedish, hot stone, prenatal massages as well as headache relief treatments. She also does salt scrubs, facials and chair massages.

She has also been offering Raindrop treatments

and Young Living essential oil massages.

“It has always been my ultimate goal to open my own office,” she said. “I pride myself on individualizing each massage and listening, instinctively through the power of touch.”

Hughes said there are no two bodies exactly alike, as there are no two massages exactly alike.

“You will experience complete relaxation and well-being in a peaceful and comforting environ-

ment,” she said.

More information about Hughes can be found at www.amyhughesmassage.com or on her Facebook page titled, “Amy Hughes, LMT.” Her phone number is 815-872-1101.

Her office hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Her hours are flexible by special request.

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Applications invited for statewide program CHAMPAIGN – The application period is open for the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Awards Program. The program is the state’s premiere honor for achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy.

Applications can be submitted on-line at www.

istc.illinois.edu/ info/ govs_awards.cfm.

The Governor’s Sustainability Award is the nation’s oldest continuing pollution prevention program, beginning in 1987. Last year, 27 business and organizations were recognized for their significant efforts in simultaneously advancing the “triple bottom line” (people, planet, profits) within

their organizations.

“Advancing the “Triple Bottom Line” catalyzes economic and job growth within Illinois while still preserving our natural and cultural resources,” according to Kevin O’Brien, director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), which administers the award.

ISTC is a division of the

Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Any Illinois public or private organization is eligible to apply for the award.

Winners are selected through a rigorous process of review and examination

by ISTC technical assistance experts. For more information, and to apply for a 2014 Governor’s Sustainability Award, please visit www.istc.illinois.edu/ info/govs_awards.cfm. The deadline for submitting an application will be the close of business on May 15, 2014. Applications must be submitted online.

The Governor’s Sustainability Awards will be presented in the fall in the Chicago area.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Feb. 24, 2014 Michael Eggers to Barbara and Eugene Jarka, executor deed, Lot 5 in O.C. Knaut’s Subdivision, Princeton, $80,000.

David and Paula Brown to Daniel Klein, warranty deed, Lots 9-10 in Block 7 in Cherry, $135,000.

Nancy Bernabei, Anna Koenen, and William Koenen to Timothy Taylor, warranty deed, part of Section 10 in Hall Township, $65,000.

Deborah and Todd Anderson to Eddie Covell, Lou Covell and Sonia Klockenga, joint tenancy deed, Lot 16 in Kasbeer, $26,000.

Diana and Steven Forristall to Adam Forristall, warranty deed, part of Lot 4 in Block 16 in Ohio, $10,000.

Feb. 25, 2014 Eureka Savings Bank of Mendota to Lee Waugamon, warranty deed, Lots 9-10 in Block 10 in Wyanet, $18,000.

Arnold Rodseth and Kevin Rodseth to Jeremy and Julie Rediger, trustees’ deed, part of Lots 3 and all of Lot 4 in Block 10 in Wyanet and part of Lot 44 in Gibon’s

Addition, Wyanet, $110,000.

Feb. 26, 2014 Realtax Developers Ltd. to Regions Bank, deed in trust, part of Lots 1 and 4 in Block 11 in Tiskilwa, $12,500.

First Federal Savings Bank of Ottawa to Maria Flores, warranty deed, Lot 5 in Block 4 in Banschbach’s Subdivision, DePue, $11,000.

Feb. 27, 2014 Alfred Manrriquez, Cheryl Martinez, Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson and village of DePue to Alfred Manrriquez, sheriff deed, Lot 87 in DePue, $2,500.

Patricia Austin, Anthony Makransky and Martin Makransky to Cynthia and William Knudsen, executor deed, Lot 118 in Greencroft Section 1, Princeton, $126,000.

Feb. 28, 2014 Marjorie Stone to Joseph and Kimberly Park, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Poppen’s Addition 2, Princeton, $67,000.

Anita Anson to Marilyn Bresnahan, warranty deed, part of Lot 70 in Princeton, $107,000.

Jeffrey Brown and Brown Brothers Company to Bernard and Patricia Ernat, warranty deed, part of Section 28 in Hall Township, $1,075,000.

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LegalNotices PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with Section 17-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-20), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of taking evidence which may be pertinent to the Department’s estimate of the percent to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property in Bureau County for the assessment year 2013. This hearing is required by the Property Tax Code.

Based on the comparison of assessed valuations, the analysis of property transfers, and other available information, the estimated percentage to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property other than property assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35

ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) is 0.00%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000.

This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Dana Baisden, either by telephone (217/785-6619) or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division - 4-500, 101 West Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 19033, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9033), by Tuesday, March 25, 2014, to inform of their anticipated attendance.

Brian Hamer Director BH:JEM;db Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 13, 2014.

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LegalNotices BIDS The County of Bureau is accepting bids for lawn, ice and snow removal for the 20142015 seasons. All bids must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Bid specs can be picked up at the Bureau County Courthouse, County Clerk’s Office, 700 S. Main, Princeton, IL. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Proof of Insurance is required.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 13 and 15, 2014.

BIDS The Village of Malden is accepting Bids for Mowing for the 2014 Season. Evidence of insurability is required.

Contact Mayor Bob Turpen at 815-663-7990 for additional information. All bids must be submitted by Tuesday March 25, 2014 to Village of Malden, P.O. Box 32, Malden, IL 61337.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 8, 11 and 13, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 3, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Oasis Tire Shop located at 129 E. Maple St., Manlius, IL 61338.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE of ) MARTHANNE E. ) MORTON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 14-P-8 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of MARTHANNE E. MORTON. Letters of office were issued to Dane L. Morton, whose address is 2091 Ascot Drive, Unit 127, Moraga, CA 94556, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, Illinois 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 28th day of August, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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. /s/Dane L. Morton, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Marthanne E. Morton, deceased BY: /s/James R. Angel May, May, Angel & Harris 708 S. Pleasant Street Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: 815-875-3808 Fax: 815-872-0199 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2014.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) RICHARD J. ) TONOZZI ) Deceased ) No. 14-P-12 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Richard J. Tonozzi. Letters of Office were issued on February 21, 2014, to Kim E. Campbell, 2142 E. 879th Road, Tonica, IL 61370 as Executor, whose attorney is John Balestri, 149 Gooding Street, LaSalle, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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

Dated this 21st day of February, 2014.

Attorney John Balestri Attorney for Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-6600 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2014.

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

A) The name, address and telephone number

of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Stanley A. Wolf, Jr., Vice President & Loan Officer, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone number (815) 663-2211; B) The common address and other common descriptions, if any, of the real estate is: 109 Prairie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 C) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real state and the common addresses or other common description if any is: Lots 7 and the West 23 feet of Lot 6, Block 142 in Dalzell’s Fourth Addition to the City of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, except the underlying coal and fireclay with the right to mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises (Tax ID No. 18-33-477-014) D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is a single family residence.

E) The property will not be open for inspection.

F) The time and place of the sale are: April 9, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356 G) The terms of the sale are cash in full at the time of sale.

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

I) If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Wimbiscus Law Firm, P. C. Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 664-4151 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2014.

OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS DCEO will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases: a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by DCEO; b) the applicant has failed to make one of the two findings pursuant to 58.40 or to make the written determination required by 58.35, 58.47 or 58.53 for the project as applicable; c) that the applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process; d) the applicant has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by this part before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification by the state. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58.75) and may be addressed to Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 500 E. Monroe, Springfield, Illinois 62701.

Eric Bryant 111 West 2nd St. DePue, IL 61322 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 13, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PINTA, LLC FOR THE BENEFIT OF ) WACHOVIA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC, ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) ANTHONY N. SMITH; MARY ANN SMITH; ) BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A ) BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS;) DEFENDANTS ) 13CH 54 Address: 2600 East St. Van Orin, Illinois 61374 Judge Marc Bernabei NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2013, I, Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois, will on March 20, 2014 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse , 700 S. Main Street, Princeton,

IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 1 IN THE VILLAGE OF VAN ORIN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 2600 East St., Van Orin, Illinois 61374 P.I.N.: 05-16-151-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $100,366.24 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3791.

Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3791 I591999 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Kathy Chiado; Thomas E. Chiado; ) Chase Bank USA, ) DEFENDANTS ) 13 CH 00097 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Thomas E. Chiado Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 9, EXCEPTING THEREFROM 15 FEET OFF THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID LOT, AND ALL OF LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE VILLAGE OF VAN ORIN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 27863 2605 E. Street Van Orin, IL 61374 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kathy Chiado Thomas E. Chiado the Mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R04859; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 700 South Main Street Bureau County Courthouse Princeton, IL 61356 on or before March 31, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-25068 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I592219 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JOSHUA REED AKA JOSHUA A. REED, ) AMY J. REED AKA AMY REED ) Defendants ) 12 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 3, 2014, at the Bureau Courthouse, 700 South Main Street (East Door), PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBERED NINE (9) IN BLOCK NUMBERED SEVEN (7) IN THE VILLAGE OF TISKILWA, FORMERLY INDIANTOWN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 410 WEST OWEN STREET, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-486-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $102,191.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com..

Please refer to file number F12110003.

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

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‘A bit of green’ Who isn’t ready to see some green after our Bureau County winter?

Area residents met Friday evening for the opening night reception for the “A Bit of Green” art exhibit at the Prairie Arts Council (PAC) in Princeton.

The “A Bit of Green” exhibit features artwork of PAC members as well as non-member guest artists. Artwork is done in a variety of mediums.

The exhibit runs through March — on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Wednesday hours are 10 a.m. to noon; Saturday hours are 1 to 4 p.m.; Sunday hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Located at 24 E. Park Ave. in Princeton, the PAC was organized in 1995 as a community center for the arts.

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Your hometown beat Meeting calendar March 17 Bureau Valley School Board, 7 p.m., high school library Cherry School Board, 6:30 p.m., school meeting room LaMoille School Board, 7:30 p.m., high school office Princeton City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers Princeton Park District Board, 4:30 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center Sheffield Village Board, 7 p.m., Sheffield Community Center Walnut Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

March 18 Bradford School Board, 7 p.m., junior high computer lab Ladd School Board, 7 p.m., library Ohio Grade School Board, 7 p.m., library

March 19 DePue School Board, 6 p.m., library Hall School Board, 6 p.m., library Neponset Village Board, 7 p.m., community building Spring Valley Elementary School Board, 7 p.m., John F. Kennedy School library

March 20 Illinois Valley Community College Board, 6:30 p.m.

Room C307 Malden School Board, 7 p.m., library

Auction calendar March 15 – Bob Shipp and partner, commercial real estate, 10 a.m., 17 E. Peru St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

March 15 – Caryl Shettel estate, antique and quality modern furniture, antiques, collectibles and household, 11 a.m., 791 Boyd Ave., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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

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

April 3 – Larry J. Fenwick, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 308 Howard St. (LaMoille Lions Club Building), LaMoille, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

April 14 – Fitzpatrick farm partnership, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at West Commercial Street (Neponset Community Building), Neponset, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Seeking Sources Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ... They are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these fun-filled events. The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes, and recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one or more of your recipes in an upcoming edition of the Bureau County Journal. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Extremely cold temperatures in northern parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin caused a surge in the numbers of over-wintering birds along the Illinois waterways. Survey routes are located on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers with additional routes on the Ohio and Wabash rivers, Crab Orchard Lake, Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area and Carlyle Lake.

According to Tom Clay, the society’s executive director, “Our 2014 survey surpassed 2013 (2,325 total) and topped the highest recorded count (since 1992) of 4,292 reported in 2008.”

The largest populations of the eagles spotted were counted along the Mississippi River (93.6 percent of the overall total), followed by 4.4 percent observed on the Illinois River and 2 percent sighted on the remaining routes. The number of adults versus immature eagles reported on these surveys, an important indicator of recovery and survival,

remains at 60 percent and 40 percent, respectively.

Nationally, this effort is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The goal of the survey is to maintain the long-term, national coordination of the surveys collected, analysis of that data, and reporting of the results. Locally, survey data collected provides information on eagle trends, distribution and habitat and helps create public interest in bald eagles and their conservation.

Information regarding the 2014 survey and previous years’ data can be obtained by calling the Illinois Audubon Society at 217.544.2473.

The mission of the Illinois Audubon Society is to promote the perpetuation and appreciation of native plants and animals and the habitats that support them. The Illinois Audubon Society is an independent, member supported, not-for-profit, statewide organization. Founded in 1897, the society is Illinois’ oldest private conservation organization with over 2,300 members, 20 chapters and 17 affiliate groups.

The Illinois Audubon Society has protected over 3,300 acres by investing more than $6.6 million to protect land and water throughout Illinois.

Enjoy the 64th Oregon Antique Show Annual event is set for March 29-30 OREGON, Ill. — The Oregon Woman’s Club is proud to announce their 64th annual antique show. Many changes have taken place during the past 60-plus years developing one of the premier antique shows in Northern Illinois. This year is no exception with the addition of new dealers (five states represented), it is shaping up to be another great event.

The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fundraising event and uses the proceeds to help fund various community projects and charities.

As in past years, the show will be held at the Blackhawk Center Sports Arena, located on the Oregon public school campus. The facility offers ample parking, handicap accessibility and a huge area for 52 Midwest antique dealers to display their

merchandise for sale. Quality antiques from the early 1800s through the retro era of the 1950s includes all areas of collecting — furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, primitives, textiles, jewelry, dolls, silver, decorator items and more. There will be items for all collecting tastes and budgets, for both the new and advanced collector.

“We like to think of it as comfort food for the eyes,” an event spokesperson said.

The food concession will be provided by the Chana United Methodist Ladies. The menu will include homemade chicken and noodles, sloppy joes and various other sandwiches, chips, beverages and a selection of desserts.

Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair from Joliet will be on hand both days to repair a person’s damaged heirlooms while they wait.

On Sunday, Munda & Asso-

ciates, Auctioneers & Appraisers, Freeport, will offer verbal appraisals of small treasures for $5 per item. Please supply photos of large items. If a written appraisal is needed, discuss details with Munda & Associates.

Show times are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entry to the show is $6 per person, which is good for both days.

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, both days of the show.

Location is the Blackhawk Center, 1101 W. Jefferson St., one block south of Route 64 (Washington Street), Oregon.

Watch for directional signage.

For additional information on area lodging and attractions visit www.discoveroregonillinois. com.

For additional information about the show or becoming an exhibitor, call 815-732-2219 or 815-652-2047.

Better Business Bureau issues utilities scam warning CHICAGO — On the heels of the bitter cold temperatures that have hit Chicago and Northern Illinois, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a warning on scam artists that are targeting individual consumers and businesses with the false claim that their utility bills are delinquent and their service is in danger of being disconnected.

The BBB has received calls from concerned consumers and businesses who state they have received calls from individuals claiming to be from either ComEd or Nicor making demands that they immediately make payment on their alleged delinquent accounts.

Whether the payment demand is purportedly for ComEd or Nicor, the callers ask that the consumers

purchase a gift card or a Green Dot card and then call back with the card information to make a payment.

“If a consumer receives one of these calls they should never provide any personal or financial information to the caller” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Instead they should contact their utility company’s customer service department and verify that a call was made.”

Additionally, if you suspect that the call is fraudulent or you may be a victim of a scam you should contact your local police department.

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All about you Calendar Dance PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a St. Patrick’s dance from 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, March 14 at the lodge. Music will be provided by the Generics Goodies Band. A dinner will be served from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Trivia night MENDOTA — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will hold a trivia night Saturday, March 15 at the Mendota Civic Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for food service and a cash bar.

Trivia begins at 6 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information or to order tickets, call IVCIL at 815224-3126.

Amazing animals UTICA — Wildlife Prairie Park presents amazing animals.

Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with native critters and many more.

The program will start

at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Starved Rock Visitor Center and is free to the public. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

Pancake and sausage breakfast ARLINGTON — St. Patrick Parish, Arlington, will hold its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 16 in the Bishop Franz Hall. The all you can eat breakfast will feature Nuco’s sausage, pancakes, eggs, toast and beverage. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children 6-10 years old and free for children under 5.

Carryouts are available.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

Bingo PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host

Elks sponsors orthopedic assessment clinic PRINCETON — Princeton Elks Lodge 1461, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on April 10. The clinic is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-2720074 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

The clinic will be at Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. East in Princeton; use the north front door. Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer

children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois.

The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature can be seen at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to their best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

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The Steve Sharp Band will play at 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by Miller Group Charitable Trust and Miller Group Media, has raised more than $260,000 since 2007. Tickets are $50 per person or $100 per couple. For more information, call 815-2230922.

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

Friday, March 21, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome.

Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815875-2057.

Wild game stag MALDEN — The Malden Vets Club will host a wild game stag at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at 302 W. South St., Malden. The admission is $10. There will be lots of wild game and some domestic as well.

Carryouts are available.

Chaperoned youth are welcome.

Have a Heart dance LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross’s eighth annual Have a Heart Dance and Auction is on Saturday, March 22, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club, 658 U.S. 6, LaSalle.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, seafood bar and dessert bar provided by Chef Tim Bucci and his students from

Birds of Prey UTICA — See birds of prey such as falcons, owls and hawks up-close and learn about the impressive adaptation and behaviors of these birds. The program will start at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 23, at the Starved Rock Visitor

Center. The program is free and will last an hour. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

Butterflies of the Illinois Valley UTICA — Local butterfly and bird expert John McKee will introduce the natural history and diversity of these insects. The program will start at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 23, at the Starved Rock Visitor Center and is free to the public. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

Tribute UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center will hold a special event to honor Chief Walks with the Wind of the Ho Chunk Nation, as told by his grandson, White Winnebago — Jerry Savage, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Starved Rock Lodge. This event is free and open to the public.

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PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. A bake sale will also be held from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, March 28.

Both events will be held in the Medical Office Building lobby at Perry.

Legacy Girls in concert LADD — The Legacy Girls will perform in concert from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Ladd Grade School Gymnasium sponsored by the Ladd 125th Celebration. The Legacy Girls perform a selection of music made famous by the Andrew Sisters and others during that time. Tickets are $10 purchased ahead of time and $12 purchased at the door.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sandy Galetti at 815-894-2954.

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Food court St. Patrick’s Day is soon to be here, so we ought to do some good Irish recipes.

Sounds good to me ... something different for a change.

Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (10 cups) 2 bacon strips, diced 1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves In a large bowl, stir the cider vinegar and sugars until sugars are dissolved.

Add cabbage, toss to coat. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove to paper towel to drain. In the drippings, sauté apple and onion until tender. Stir in water and cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in all of the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with reserved bacon just before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

Best Ever Potato Soup 6 bacon strips, diced 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth 1 small carrot, grated 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon each celery seed, salt and pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 2 green onions, thinly sliced In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, carrots, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese, stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.

Garnish with green onions. Serves 8.

Cabbage Roll Casserole 2 1 3 2

pounds ground beef large onion, chopped garlic cloves, minced 15-ounce cans tomato sauce, divided 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups cooked rice 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in one can of tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon, heat through. Remove from heat. Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers, top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Crispy Oven Fried Oysters 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 pint shucked oysters or 2 8-ounce cans whole oysters, drained 2 tablespoon olive oil Jalapeno Mayonnaise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley and garlic salt. Coat oysters with flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan, drizzle with oil. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the jalapeno mayonnaise, ingredients. Serve with oysters.

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen (about 2/3 cup jalapeno mayonnaise).

Glazed Corned Beef 1 corned beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed 1 medium onion, sliced 1 celery rib, sliced 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Place corned beef and contents of seasoning packet in a Dutch oven, cover with water. Add onion and celery, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Drain and discard liquid and vegetables. Place beef on a greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Brush over beef. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing Serves 12.

Slow Cooked Cabbage Rolls 1 large head of cabbage 1 egg, beaten 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 3/4 cup quick cooking rice 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup crushed saltine (about 15 crackers) 1 ounce onion soup mix 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 46-ounce can V8 juice Salt to taste Grated Parmesan cheese Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. Drain well. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use). Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V shaped cut; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, tomato sauce, rice, green pepper, cracker crumbs and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf, overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides, beginning from the cut end. Roll up completely to enclose filling. Secure with toothpicks.

Place cabbage rolls in a 3-quart slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over rolls. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until filling reaches 160°. Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and cheese. Serves 6.

Judy Dyke GRANDMA JUDY’S CAFE

Colcannon Potatoes 2 pounds cabbage, shredded 2 cups water 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups milk 1 cup chopped green onions Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter, melted Crumbled cooked bacon and minced fresh parsley In a large saucepan, bring cabbage and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep cabbage warm.

Place cooking liquid and potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough additional water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 to 17 minutes or until tender.

Drain and keep warm. In a small saucepan, bring milk and onions to a boil, remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, mash potatoes. Add milk mixture, beat until blended. Beat in the melted butter, bacon and parsley.

Serves 12 to 16.

Blarney Stones 4 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted Frosting 2 pounds confectioners’ sugar (about 7 1/2 cups) 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 cups finely chopped peanuts In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. Pour into a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight. For frosting: In a small mixing bowl, beat the sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth.

Frost the top and side of frozen cake squares. Roll in peanuts. Place on wire rack to set. Makes 2 dozen.

Irish Lamb Stew 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 8 pearl onions 3 medium carrots cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup half and half cream Hot biscuits In a large resalable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Add lamb, shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in oil on all sides. Add water and dill, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.

Add the onions, carrots and potatoes.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, place remaining flour, stir in cream until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with biscuits. Serves 6.

Do you have any Irish recipes or any other recipes you would like to share with our other readers, if so you can send them to my email at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a note to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Library Corner PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, March 13, the Friends of the Library Book Club will discuss “Swallow the Ocean,” by Laura M. Flynn at 4 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m. the library will host an adult craft night for people older then 10 years old. The craft will be creating St. Patrick’s Day cards. All materials will be supplied.

Monday, March 17, the library will host Monday Movie Night at 6:30 p.m.

They will show a film about a shy, awkward chauffeur’s daughter and her relationships with the two sons of her father’s wealthy employers.

Tuesday, March 18, the preschool story time and craft will be at 10:30 a.m. The topic will revolve around turtles, including Dr. Seuss’ “Yertle the Turtle.” At 3:30 p.m. the after school program will meet with Dufy Hudson does Dr. Seuss;it is for Seuss fans of all ages. Also at 6:30 p.m. will be the Wizards’ Wonder Faire organizational meeting. All interested individuals, community organizations and vendors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Ron McCutchan at 815-875-1331, ext. 2213, or email rmccutchan@princetonpl.com. Also at 6:30 p.m. will be the WUNT Board meeting.

At 6:30 p.m. the library will host a Talk About: Essential Oils and the Raindrop Technique with Linette Bolin and Amy Hughes. Bolin is a certified clinical aromatherapist and will talk about the Raindrop Technique. It is a method of using reflexology and massage techniques with essential oils applied on various locations of the body to bring it structural and electrical alignment.

Hughes, a licensed massage therapist, will provide a demonstration.

Wednesday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m. the Junior High Book Club will discuss “Swindle” by Gordon Korman. Also at 7 p.m. the Princeton Public Library Board will meet.

Thursday, March 20, the PHS Book Club Tigers Read will select its May book in the PHS Learning Center during lunch hours. At 4 p.m. Festival 56 Learning Stage will meet. Also at 5:30 p.m. Relay for Life will have its meeting. Also at 6:30 p.m. will be the Family Storytime and Craft. To register, call 815-875-1331, ext. 2213, or stop at the youth services desk to register.

BUDA — Bring your luck to the Mason Memorial Public Library. Children in Grades K-5 are invited to the library from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 15 to make St. Patrick’s Day crafts and watch a movie.

OHIO — Monday, March 17, the library will host a basketball bracket challenge. Brackets can be picked up on that day or Wednesday, March 19. Brackets must be filled out and turned in prior to closing on March 19 to be eligible for the contest.

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will host its second soup supper on April 6 at the Sheffield Community Center. “A Taste of SheffieldSoup Style” will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and will feature soups prepared and donated by some of the local restaurant chefs.

In addition, a variety of other soups will be made by the library board trustees and librarians. The cost of the supper, which includes up to two bowls of soup, bread, crackers, dessert and drink, will be $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under.

In addition, a raffle and 50/50 drawing will be held that evening. First prize will be a Kindle Fire; second prize is a Leap Frog learning system; and third prize is a basket of books for readers of all ages. Tickets will be available at the event. For more information about the supper, call the library at 815-454-2628. All proceeds from the event will go toward buying books and general improvements to the library.

WYANET — Amelia Earhart will tell her story when Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar Leslie Goddard presents “Amelia Earhart Before the Legend” at the Wyanet Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday.

Goddard brings the American aviator to life telling about her amazing exploits and dazzling achievements. The program will examine her upbringing, the many records that she set, and her ability to succeed in a male dominated world. In 1928, Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane and then became the first woman to fly solo across the same ocean in 1932.

Earhart was a media darling in the day, yet most talked about details of her life begin and end with her disappearance.

Goddard, a Darien, Ill., resident presents Earhart’s biography in first person brought to the R.A. Sapp Library through a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council Grant.

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

Children and their adult caregivers are welcome from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday for Cabin Fever Play and Read mornings. Books, toys, puzzles, puppets, coloring sheets, building blocks and bricks will be made available. No registration necessary.

Also, Doggie Tales, readings with Tillie, will be held monthly. This program is for both the beginner and experienced reader. Kids will read for 5-10 minutes to Tillie, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who is a certi-

fied therapy dog through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and Intermountain Therapy Dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and registration is required.

Story time for children 3 to 5 years old is held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Children enjoy stories, sing songs and enjoy crafts. Registration is appreciated.

Wiggles and Giggles is for newborns to children as old as 3 years. Continuing through March 25, the program is held at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Programming includes fingerplays, bounces, tickles and songs. Registration is appreciated.

LASALLE — Sunday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m. join the LaSalle Public Library after LaSalle’s Irish Fun Day Parade for Humorous Stories of Irish Heritage featuring storyteller Mick Henneberry.

Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. Leslie Goddard will present a first-person portrayal of Amelia Earhart.

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

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

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

Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-6593283; Librarian: Rose M. Thompson.

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

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

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

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

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

Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-6992342; Librarian: Linda Kurth.

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

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

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

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

Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-3792159; Librarian: Michele McAlvey.

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

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Entertainment

‘A Big Fat Crisis’ You feel as though you might have to quit your job.

Yeah, you’re that desperate to get away from the treats that somebody’s been leaving in the break room.

Terri Nice gesture, Schlichenmeyer but you’re totally incapable of resisting them and each bite ruins your diet.

It’s a point of shame that you have no willpower, but there may be more to your weight problem than lack of the word “no.” Find out by reading the new book “A Big Fat Crisis” by Deborah A. Cohen, MD, and cut yourself some slack.

It seems as though you can’t escape it: everywhere you look, you’re reminded to eat healthier, get active and lose weight. But you also can’t escape the things that taste good but are bad for you, and sticking to Dietary Guidelines “is neither easy nor fun.” In fact, most of us don’t eat right and just 5 percent of us get the recommended amount of exercise.

But to say that we’re weak-willed is misleading, says Cohen. Most overweight people “appear to have plenty of self-control in most other areas of their lives.” They get to work on time, volunteer, pay bills, drive safely and raise families. So why can’t they control what they eat?

The reason, Cohen

says, is twofold: we’re hard-wired to eat, and we’re exploited by our “food environment.”

The good news is that the latter — “point of purchase and point of consumption” — are changeable. First, though, we must understand “that an individual’s ability to resist overeating is limited when excess food is constantly available.” In other words, for myriad reasons, the more we try to control our appetites, the less we can avoid that extra donut or large O-rings.

The fixes are many: pay attention to what you eat; just seven extra calories a day will result in surprisingly big weight gain. Familiarize yourself with caloric content. Become aware of how marketing promotes overeating. And support government regulations on grocery stores and restaurants; after all, laws keep us safe from cholera and typhoid. They should be able to keep us safe from obesity, too.

So you say you need to lose 10 pounds — but they’re kicking your (well-padded) butt? It might not be your fault, and “A Big Fat Crisis” tells you why but not without an extra helping of controversy.

On one side of the table, this book should be a big comfort to anyone who’s shamed by weight and temptation. Author Deborah A. Cohen, MD, takes the onus off dieters by

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explaining that it may be genuinely true that they can’t help themselves. Cohen doesn’t let them totally off the hook, though; she still scolds, but not terribly harshly.

The controversy, however, lies in Cohen’s strongly-opinionated solutions. Specifically, restaurant owners, grocers, vendors and retailers won’t like ‘em. Not one crumb.

Obviously, this isn’t your usual diet-andexercise book. There are conversation-starters on every page here, and lots

to think about. But if you’re concerned about obesity, eating right, and your family’s weight, “A Big Fat Crisis” might give you the skinny.

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

Cliffnotes “A Big Fat Crisis” by Deborah A. Cohen, MD. 2014, Nation Books. $26.99/$30 Canada. 263 pages.

WYANET — Amelia Earhart will tell her story when Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar Leslie Goddard presents “Amelia Earhart Before the Legend” at the Wyanet Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday.

Goddard brings the American aviator to life telling about her amazing exploits and dazzling achievements. The program will examine her upbringing, the many records that she set, and her ability to succeed in a male dominated world.

In 1928, Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane and then became the first woman to fly solo across the same ocean in 1932. Earhart was a media darling in the day, yet most talked about details of her life begin and end with her disappearance.

Goddard, a Darien, Ill., resident presents Earhart’s biography in first person brought to the R.A. Sapp Library through a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council Grant.

••• Do you have an upcoming event you’d like to share with other readers? Email us your information to news@bcrnews.com.

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Upcoming blood drives The American Red Cross will host blood drives in the following towns: • Peru — March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community Hospital office building, 1305 Sixth St. • Spring Valley — March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First St. • Neponset — March 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Neponset Community Building.

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Sports Senior spotlight Jose Raya Name: Jose Raya.

Nickname: “Peanut.”

School: DePue High School Date/place of birth: March 3, 1996; St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

Hometown: DePue. Family: Parents, Jose Sr. and Leticia; brothers, Jovany and Adrian.

Sports: Basketball.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I have played this sport all my life.

Likes: Basketball, sleep, food, music.

Dislikes: Spiders and snakes.

Favorite food and where to get it: Everything my mother cooks.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career): Alan Bosnich, because he taught me discipline and gave me life lessons as a kid.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mother, because she always supported me and helped me when I was in need.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone.

Last song I listened to: Hip Hop by Ace-Hood.

People would be surprised to know: I am the laziest person in the world.

I stay home to watch: Family Guy or anything on ESPN. When I need luck for a big game, I: pray.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Cristen Mendez, because most of the stuff he says is so funny.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: Hopefully, good things.

Most embarrassing moment: During warm-ups, when I went in for a layup and my warm-up pants dropped to my ankles.

Most unforgettable moment: Winning the consolation championship of the Princeville Holiday Tournament.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Play in the NBA. What I would like to do in life: Go to college to become a police officer.

Three words that best describe myself: Athletic, tall, funny.

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10 10 • Thursday, March 13, 2014 DEMOCRATIC SPECIMEN BALLOT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN BUREAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014.

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FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one) RICHARD J. DURBIN STATE

FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for one) (TIO HARDIMAN (BRUNELL DONALD (PAT QUINN (PAUL VALLAS FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for one) LISA MADIGAN FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for one) JESSE WHITE

FOR COMPTROLLER (Vote for one) SHEILA SIMON

FOR TREASURER (Vote for one) MICHAEL W. FRERICHS CONGRESSIONAL

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one) RANDALL WAYNE OLSEN FOR STATE CENTRAL COMMITTE EWOMAN SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one) CHRISTINE BENSON FOR STATE CENTRAL COMMITTE EMAN SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one) JOHN M. NELSON DAVE NEAL REPRESENTATIVE

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) FRANK J. MAUTINO COUNTY

FOR COUNTY CLERK (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for one) RICK WILKIN

FOR SHERIFF (Vote for one) JAMES B. REED EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGION

FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (LASALLE, MARSHALL AND PUTNAM COUNTIES) (Vote for one) CHRISTOPHER B. DVORAK FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (BUREAU, HENRY AND STARK COUNTI ES) (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (LEE, OGLE AND WHITESIDE COUNTIES) (Vote for one) No Candidate

Bureau County Journal • bcrnews.com COUNTY BOARD

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FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT ONE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN GOLD (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN OHIO 1 (Vote for one) RICK WILKIN

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THREE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN GREENVILLE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN OHIO 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT FOUR (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SIX (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SEVEN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 3 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 3 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT EIGHT (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 4 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 4 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT NINE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 5 (Vote for one) LAURIE E. ABRAHAMS

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 5 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THIRTEEN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 6 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 6 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SEVENTEEN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 7 (Vote for one) GLORIA M. ORLANDI

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 7 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT EIGHTEEN (Vote for one) MIKE KOHR

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 8 (Vote for one) FRANK J. MAUTINO

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 8 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 9 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 9 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY-ONE (Vote for one) DEB FEENEY

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 10 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY-SIX (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN INDIANTOWN (Vote for one) ROBERT E. ORI

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LA MOILLE 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 3 (Vote for one) TOM DOBRICH

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LA MOILLE 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WALNUT 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LEEPERTOWN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WALNUT 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MACON (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WESTFIELD 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MANLIUS (Vote for one) RONALD CHRISTENSEN

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WESTFIELD 2 (Vote for one) ALAN RING

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MILO (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WHEATLAND (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MINERAL (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WYANET 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN NEPONSET (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WYANET 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN ARISPIE (Vote for one) MARIELE FISHER FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN BERLIN (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN BUREAU (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CLARION (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CONCORD 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CONCORD 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN DOVER (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN FAIRFIELD (Vote for one) No Candidate

11 Bureau County Journal • bcrnews.com REPUBLICAN SPECIMEN BALLOT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 18, 2014 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN BUREAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014.

KAMALA S. HIERONYMUS, COUNTY CLERK BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one) JAMES D. "JIM" OBERWEIS DOUGLAS LEE TRUAX Write-In

STATE

FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for one) (BILL BRADY (MARIA RODRIGUEZ (DAN RUTHERFORD (STEVE KIM (KIRK W. DILLARD (JIL TRACY (BRUCE RAUNER (EVELYN SANGUINETTI FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for one) PAUL M. SCHIMPF FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for one) MICHAEL WEBSTER FOR COMPTROLLER (Vote for one) JUDY BAAR TOPINKA FOR TREASURER (Vote for one) TOM CROSS BOB GROGAN

Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 11 COUNTY BOARD

REPRESENTATIVE

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) DAVID R. LEITCH FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) DONALD L. MOFFITT FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one) JERRY LEE LONG COUNTY

FOR COUNTY CLERK (Vote for one) KAMI HIERONYMUS FOR COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for one) COURTNEY YATE S - MABRY DEREK WHITED

FOR SHERIFF (Vote for one) ALLAN K. BEABER WILLIAM A. ROSENOW ALEXANDER M. ARAUZA JAMES A. SHIPP EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGION

FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (LASALLE, MARSHALL AND PUTNAM COUNTIES) (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (BUREAU, HENRY AND STARK COUNTI ES) (Vote for one) ANGIE ZARVELL FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (LEE, OGLE AND WHITESIDE COUNTIES) (Vote for one) ROBERT SONDGEROTH

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN GOLD (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN OHIO 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THREE (Vote for one) JIM DONARSKI

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN GREENVILLE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN OHIO 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT FOUR (Vote for one) JEFFERY A. MANGRICH

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 1 (Vote for one) MARC K. CAIN

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SIX (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 2 (Vote for one) ROBERT A. BAKER

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SEVEN (Vote for one) MARSHANN ENTWHISTLE

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 3 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 3 (Vote for one) KEITH L. CAIN

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT EIGHT (Vote for one) KRISTI WARREN

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 4 (Vote for one) ROY W. GIACOMELLI

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 4 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT NINE (Vote for one) LORETTA J. VOLKER

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 5 (Vote for one) BARRY W. WELBERS

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 5 (Vote for one) RICHARD H. VOLKER

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THIRTEEN (Vote for one) DANIEL E. RABE

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 6 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 6 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT SEVENTEEN (Vote for one) JAMES D. THOMPSON

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 7 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 7 (Vote for one) ASHLEE WARREN

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT EIGHTEEN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 8 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 8 (Vote for one) MICHAEL WENDT

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY (Vote for one)

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 9 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN PRINCETON 9 (Vote for one) ELDON ENTWHISTLE

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY-ONE (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN HALL 10 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWENTY-SIX (Vote for one) CONNIE STETSON

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN INDIANTOWN (Vote for one) RICHARD S. BORYS

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 2 (Vote for one) GUSTAVO "GUS" HERNANDEZ

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LA MOILLE 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN SELBY 3 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LA MOILLE 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WALNUT 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN LEEPERTOWN (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WALNUT 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MACON (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WESTFIELD 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MANLIUS (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WESTFIELD 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MILO (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WHEATLAND (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MINERAL (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WYANET 1 (Vote for one) RALPH ANDERSON

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN NEPONSET (Vote for one) No Candidate

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN WYANET 2 (Vote for one) No Candidate

CONGRESSIONAL

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one) DAVID J. HALE, JR. ADAM KINZINGER

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN

FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT ONE (Vote for one) ROBIN REDIGER

Write-In

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN

FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN ARISPIE (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN BERLIN (Vote for one) ELWIN GOETZ FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN BUREAU (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CLARION (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CONCORD 1 (Vote for one) No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN CONCORD 2 (Vote for one) ROBIN REDIGER FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN DOVER (Vote for one) DAVE WHITE FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN FAIRFIELD (Vote for one) No Candidate

General Terms and Policies The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

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- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted Looking For: Hostess/Salad person Monday-Friday, 10:30am-2:30pm Apply in person: Wise Guys, 2205 North Main Street, Princeton, IL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR Requires Food Sanitation License, knowledge of requirements concerning school food service programs; computer skills, and able to multi-task.

Must be able to lift 40# orders and assist in District kitchens when needed. Send letter of application and resume to: District Superintendent, Bureau Valley Dist. 340, 9068 2125 N. Ave., Manlius, IL 61338.

Deadline: March 31, 2014.

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228 • Help Wanted

Employment Opportunity HALL HIGH SCHOOL HEAD OF MAINTENANCE, BUILDING AND GROUNDS Brief description of position: The Director of Maintenance supervises, directs, and participates in the performance of all maintenance and custodial activities with personnel in the school district. The Director of Maintenance must be knowledgeable in the areas of mechanical systems, plumbing, electricity, carpentry, technology and general maintenance. In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor will also be responsible for the upkeep of school grounds.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary negotiable and commensurate on expertise & experience. 100% board paid employee health care.

Application available on school website at www.hallhighschool.org.

For more information Interested applicants should email Superintendent Michael Struna at: mstruna@ bhsroe.k12.il.us

MENDOTA REPORTER NEWSPAPER Is seeking a highly-motivated, energetic person to lead its Advertising Sales Team. Duties will include newspaper advertising sales, management of sales staff, developing new sales promotions and being highly-involved in the day-to-day operation of the newspaper. Previous newspaper ad sales experience a huge plus.

Sales experience a must.

The right person for the job will receive a weekly salary plus monthly commission. Also included are health benefits, life insurance, 401(k) opportunity, flex spending, paid vacation and paid holidays.

If you think you can lead our sales team and have what it takes to help increase revenue, send a cover letter and resume to: Kip Cheek, publisher, PO Box 300, Mendota, IL 61342. Resumes also accepted by emailing to: kipc@ mendotareporter.com

Employment Opportunities HALL HIGH SCHOOL Full-time Spanish Teacher 2014-2015; Full-time Guidance Counselor 2014-2015 Interested applicants should email their resume to Superintendent Michael Struna at: mstruna@ bhsroe.k12.il.us

Swimming Pool Construction Company Located in Buda, IL has Seasonal Labor positions available.

Required: drivers license, long hours, available most weekends. 309-895-1010

LOOKING FOR A JOB? The Bureau County Republican Classified is your best resource to find the job you’re looking for.

ELECTRICIAN 33 year old manufacturing company of silicon carbide, Washington Mills Inc. is seeking a full-time ELECTRICIAN. The qualified applicant must have knowledge in 480 systems, 3-phase, schematic drawing/reading and trouble shooting experience.

A full benefit package including union benefits and 401K is being offered.

EOE. Please send resume to: WASHINGTON MILLS HENNEPIN INC., 13230 Prairie Industrial Parkway, Hennepin, IL 61327 Fax: 815-925-7137

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser 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

PART-TIME ASSISTANT YOU’LL FIND IT right For playgroup for 2 year olds with and without spe- here in the Bureau County Republican Classified! cial needs in Princeton.

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- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales If you ever liked ELVIS PRESLEY I have lots of his collectible items for sale.

Call 815-866-0050 SHOW PONY HARNESSES AND WAGONS 2 hitch show harness patent leather for 46-48" welsh/draft ponies. Made

by Millers Arthur, IL, excellent condition $1500; 2 hitch leather harness for 52" mules. $650; Single draft pony wood show 2 wheel cart. Wood wheels. White, red trim.

Excellent condition $500; Single draft pony metal frame padded seat 2 wheel cart.

Rubber wheels. Red $150; Draft pony wood show wagon. Wood wheels.

White, red trim. Excellent condition $2500; Draft pony two person driver wagon. Rubber wheels. Red, white trim.

Excellent condition $400.

Pictures available.

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446 • Farm Products

450 • Under $1000

ALFALFA GRASS HAY for sale. 1st cutting, small square bales.

Call 815-866-8389

TV Stand, fits 26" TV. 49" tall and 29" wide. $20.

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448 • Pets & Livestock

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

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450 • Under $1000 Golden Eagle compound bow, 70lb pull, 65% let off, 3 carbon arrows, hunting tips, quiver. $80.

815-875-7398 Heavy weight plank shelving, 23” deep, 8' long. Holds 400 lbs per board. $10 each.

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LAND AUCTION 13.8± acres in 2 Tracts

Publi Aucti c on

March 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Auction Location: Princeton Moose Family Center 1336 N. Euclid, Princeton, IL Property Location: From Route 26 turn east on 1700 North Road (Backbone Rd.) to Euclid Ave., south and property is on the east side.

The property is located within the city limits of Princeton, IL. Property Description: Tax Parcel: 16-09-201-008, total taxes paid 2012 in 2013 were $595.08. Current real estate taxes per parcel to be determined.

Zoning: M-1 Light Manufacturing; current use is farmland.

Tract 1: W 1/2 of Lots 10, 11 & 12 in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 & the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 9, T16N, R9E, city of Princeton, Bureau Co., IL, exc. therefrom the S 20 ft. off of the W 211.2 feet of said Lot 10; together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress and parking across and upon the S 20 feet of the W 211.2 feet of said Lot 10, Bureau Co., IL; containing 6.90+/- acres.

Tract 2: E 1/2 of Lots 10, 11 and 12 in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 9, T16N, R9E, Bureau Co., IL; containing 6.90+/- total acres Tenancy: Open tenancy for 2014 Auction Terms & Conditions: • These two tracts will be sold separately and on a per surveyed acre basis.

• Ten (10) percent earnest money deposit of contract selling price is required on auction day at time of signing the purchase agreement.

Remaining due upon closing. Closing to occur on or before May 1, 2014.

• Property is being sold on an “as is/where is” basis.

• Bidder(s) should arrange financing and perform due diligence prior to the auction.

• Bidder(s) assume(s) all responsibility for obtaining any financing for the purchase of property and neither Owner/Seller nor Broker/Auction Company assumes any responsibility for Buyer’s inability to obtain financing. Seller will provide a survey on the day of the auction.

• Seller will provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property at closing.

• Any announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over any previously advertised terms and/or conditions.

Seller: Cooper Farms c/o Paul Perona, etal Seller Atty: James Anthony Andreoni, Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC

For information, call Leslie H. “Chip” Johnston Real Estate Broker at 815-875-2950

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

The following described Real Estate will be offered at Public Auction located at the property, 777 S. Main St./Bettasso Professional Office/Condo’s, Princeton, IL 61356 Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014 10:00 A.M.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located at 777 S. Main St., Princeton, IL Bureau County – Less than 500 Ft +/- from Bureau County Court House, Frame, CB/Brick Bldg divided into divided into (4) Independent Condo Suites constructed in 1962 +/-, Zoned Commercial/B-3 with 103’+/- of Main St. Frontage. There is 11,772 sq. ft. +/of land area, including a large private black topped Parking Lot & Private East side Parking area. Building includes individual forced hot/AC units, various & multiple/individual plumbing facilities. Property to be sold along with the Declaration of Condominium Ownership Covenants.

The property will be offered in 3 individual Condo Suites.

Unit A: Located in the West upper level consisting of 1,300 sq. ft. +/-. There are 5 offices, kitchen, storage room, furnace room, 2 restrooms and Private Entrance. Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-001. 2012 taxes were $1,504.92.

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

Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-002. 2012 taxes were $1,504.92.

Unit D: Located in the East lower level consisting of 1,215 sq. ft. +/-. There are 4 large offices, large reception area/ waiting room, furnace room, restroom and Private Entrance. Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-004. 2012 taxes were $1,505.00.

For floor plan’s and additional information - view full catalog on www.rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) The successful bidders will be required to enter into a standard real estate purchase contract with 10% of the purchase price due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 29, 2014.

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

3) The property is being sold in “as is“condition, with no warranties of any kind.

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

5) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed advertised terms or conditions.

6) Condo Unit C is Not for Sale – Owned and Occupied by Professional Attorney.

7) To view the property contact Rick Rediger – Auctioneer at 815-699-7999.

8) BROKERS – Please call Auction Service for co-operation terms.

OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, March 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Seller: RENEE COMFORT/BETTASSO CONDO’S Attorney for Seller: Robert F. Russell Not Responsible for Accidents I.D. Required

Auction service by: Timothy A. Harris, CAPS IL Auction Lic. #441.001976

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PUBLIC AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND

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86+/- Acres Section 33 • Neponset Township

On behalf of the Fitzpatrick Farm Partnership, the following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Neponset Community Building, West Commercial St., Neponset, IL 61345.

OPEN TENANCY 2014

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2014

FARM LOCATION: S ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 33, Neponset Twp., Bureau County, IL or 7 miles West of Rte 40 on Kentville Road (700N) to 250E Road and South 1¼ mile.

FARM DESCRIPTION: 86 +/- acres with 84.82 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Buckhart, Muscatune and Elkhart. Crop Productivity Index is 131.8 +/-. Tax ID #19-33-400-002. $2,076.56 taxes paid in 2013.

Improvements include a small bungalow type home with a 2 car unattached garage.

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

2.) Contract acres will be as described by the Bureau County Assessor.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before May 14, 2014.

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

5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

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

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

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

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel.

FITZPATRICK FARM PARTNERSHIP Sellers:

Attorney for Seller: Duane J Goedken 319 E. 2nd St., Ste. 301 – Muscatine, IA 52761 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents Auction conducted by: REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP 140 +/- Acres

The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: LaMoille Lions Club Building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille, IL 61330.

OPEN TENANCY

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

OPEN TENANCY

10:00 A.M.

DESCRIPTION: Located 1 mile South of Junction IL 89 and 34 LaMoille, IL to 2500N Road then West 1 mile to farm on South side of road. Plat location is E ½ of NW ¼ and W ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 35 LaMoille Township, Bureau County Illinois.

140 +/- tillable acres with 139.6 +/- tillable. Tillable soils include Greenbush, Muscatune, Batavia, Osco, Edgington and Ambraw. The Crop Productivity Index for optimum management is 131.6 +/.

Part of Tax ID # 05-35-100-003.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) The parcel will be sold with no improvements.

2.) The parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. Survey provided

by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into an installment contract for deed in customary form. Twenty (20%) percent of the purchase price due at the time of signing. The balance, with interest at the rate of two (2%) percent per annum, payable in four (4) additional annual installments.

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

5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

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

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

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

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

LARRY J. FENWICK

Seller: Attorney for Seller: William S. Beneke 10 W. Park Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 – 815.875.4555 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 815-699-7999 www.RickRediger.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC` ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JOSHUA REED AKA JOSHUA A. REED, ) AMY J. REED AKA AMY REED ) Defendants ) 12-CH-119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 3, 2014, at the Bureau Courthouse, 700 South Main Street (East Door), PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 410 WEST OWEN STREET, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-486-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $102,191.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com.. Please refer to file number F12110003.

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

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12110003 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 12 CH 119 TJSC#: 34-1528 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I594118 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

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SAT., MARCH 15, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

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REALESTATE Wood Frame One Story Chalet Type Property w/Natural Gas Forced Air Furnace, Window Air Unit, Restroom & Office Area w/Basement.

Building is Approx. 990 Sq. Ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Available Day of Auction TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Spring Valley City Bank vs Parnell, et al Bureau County Circuit Court Cause No. 13-CH-18 Residential property situated at 109 Prairie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the Bureau County Sheriff on April 9, 2104, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356. The terms of the sale are cash in full at the time of sale.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Wimbiscus Law Firm, P. C. Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2014.

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Call 815-875-4461 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PINTA, LLC FOR THE BENEFIT OF ) WACHOVIA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC, ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) ANTHONY N. SMITH; MARY ANN SMITH; ) BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A ) BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; ) DEFENDANTS ) 13CH 54 Address: 2600 East St. Van Orin, Illinois 61374 Judge Marc Bernabei NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2013, I, Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois, will on March 20, 2014 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse , 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 2600 East St., Van Orin, Illinois 61374 P.I.N.: 05-16-151-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $100,366.24 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3791.

Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3791 I591999 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2014.

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