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IVCC lawsuit drags into its 48th month

By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

HENNEPIN — The lawsuit involving Putnam County, Marquis Energy and Illinois Valley Community College continues. Despite a three and one-half hour meeting on Friday, March 6, the lawsuit remains unsettled.

IVCC filed the suit in April 2011. It stemmed

from a tax abatement dispute it had with Putnam County and the Marquis Energy ethanol plant, which is located in the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. IVCC signed on to the enterprise zone in 2006 with restrictions.

The college agreed to abate taxes on properties with improvements that resulted in an increase of square footage after July 1, 2007. Marquis Energy

started its construction in 2005. According to the suit, the county abated taxes for Marquis against the wording of the resolution. In a story from the Bureau County Republican’s edition on Sept.

12, 2011, then-Putnam County State’s Attorney James Mack said County Treasurer Dan Kuhn had a different understanding

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Marquis: ‘There’s not going to be a settlement ...’

By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

HENNEPIN — Marquis Energy LLC is one of the parties involved in the Illinois Valley Community College lawsuit over the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. CEO Mark Marquis is ready for the case to come to a conclu-

sion.

“IVCC just needs to drop the lawsuit,” Marquis said. “There’s not going to be a settlement because there’s no case.”

According to Marquis, IVCC has spent more than $680,000 in legal fees to Peru attorney Walter Zukowski.

IVCC Director of Community Relations Fran

Brolley confirmed that figure was “a reasonable amount.”

“In business, if you’re going to spend more than $100,000 in legal fees, you want a second opinion. We hired two separate appraisal services for this suit that specialize in business appraisal. We

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Cernovich: Fair and equal for all Bureau Valley Board president explains his vision, hopes for the district

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — As Bureau Valley School District explores six options that could define a new school district in the future, Bureau Valley Board President Rick Cernovich has shared his philosophy on the direction of the district.

“We have been down this path of difficult decision-making before. I want this process to be open and totally transparent. I want our decision to be fair and just to all concerned,” he said in his remarks at the

Rick Cernovich Monday, March 9, special board meeting held at Bureau Valley High School.

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One on one with Joni Hunt Princeton’s Director of Economic Development discusses business district Questions compiled by Zita Henneberry PRINCETON — Recently, there has been much discussion, debate and confusion concerning a business district being brought to Princeton. The Bureau County Republican took the discussion to Princeton Director of Economic Development Joni Hunt.

Hunt said she was initially approached by Central Realty, the managers of the empty building between The Closet and TSC, with the business incentive proposition. Since then, Year 169 No. 32 One Section - 20 Pages

Joni Hunt Hunt has worked with local officials to bring the business district to fruition.

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Basketball, donkey style Mitch Conwell shoots a basketball during a Buckeye donkey basketball game Wednesday, March 11, at Malden Grade School. Two teams participated in the event. The first was comprised of Malden Fire Department personnel and Malden Lions Club members. The other team was made up of community members. The event was a fundraiser for the Malden after-school program.

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Cernovich From Page 1

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Pretty as a princess For the opening night of the new “Cinderella” movie, the Apollo Theater had a princess/pajamas party with treats and fun for princesses (and princes) in attendance. Mini cupcakes were served to movie-goers as they waited in line outside to come in and a table was set up where girls could make their own tiaras. Both projection rooms showed the movie to packed houses.

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United Way fundraiser is March 21 Tickets are on sale for Bureau County United Way’s (BCUW) upcoming spring fundraiser to be held Saturday, March 21. BCUW Executive Director Andrea Anderson (center) stands with local artists Liana Hall and Allan Beaber, as they hold some of their creations that will be auctioned off in the lower level of Fitzgerald’s following the event’s dinner. The fundraiser will include cocktails and hor d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. by Four and Twenty Cafe, with guest chef Pete Mangold. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the BCUW office, located at 618 N. Main St., Princeton. Call the office at 815-872-0821.

Marquis From Page 1 didn’t spend as much as IVCC,” Marquis said. “We felt IVCC was being led astray by their legal counsel.”

Marquis questioned the hiring of Mark Pomykacz, a New Jersey appraiser who furnished IVCC with a $140 million business

appraisal for Marquis Energy. Marquis disputes those figures as does Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments Tamara Mehalic. The results of a hearing by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on the process Pomykacz used in the appraisal will be released soon and could result in a fine or the revocation

of his license. No action toward Pomykacz could be taken as well.

“The general perception is there will be a reprimand, and that will invalidate the appraisal,” Marquis said.

“On Feb. 12 this year, IVCC raised its tuition by $8 an hour. IVCC has an average of 70,000 class hours a term, so that adds up to $580,000,” Marquis

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When it comes to deciding which option the board should select, Cernovich said fairness and equality in all communities and for all grade levels is his main priority in this decision.

“What the district has today is unequal,” he said.

At Monday’s meeting, Cernovich pointed out Option 2, which includes building a prekindergarten through eighth-grade addition onto Bureau Valley High School in Manlius.

He said while it appears to be the most fair and equal to all students and communities, he doubts each community will agree to close their schools and bus their children all the time.

“I feel the trunk of the tree would be strong, but its roots would decay,” he said. “In other words, the villages would lose further population.”

He said people move to the district for Bureau Valley High School; they move to the villages for the grade schools and affordable, nice housing.

“It’s not the option I think best long term, but I would support it if every community does,” he said.

Cernovich said looking at the creation of a central junior high school is an idea that has merit.

“I would support (it) because it is equal and fair to all students and communities while enhancing education opportunities at the same time as being financially prudent,” he said.

Cernovich said while some have expressed said. “They wouldn’t have had to raise the tuition rates if they hadn’t paid Walt Zukowski.”

Brolley said, “IVCC raised tuition beginning this summer to maintain quality instruction and help balance the budget in the face of flat state support and the assessed valuation of the district.”

Neither IVCC nor Zukowski would give a

BV announces facilities tours/ times, meetings Bureau Valley CUSD 340 has announced dates for facilities tours.

The five school buildings will be open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 20, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, so the public may tour the facilities to assess the condition of the buildings.

• Bureau Valley High School, 9154 2125 North Ave., Manlius.

• Bureau County Coop Alternative/Behavior Disorder Program, 409 W. Maple Ave., Manlius.

• Bureau Valley South Elementary and Junior High, 220 Stewart St., Buda.

• Bureau Valley Elementary, 109 W. Fourth St., Wyanet.

• Bureau Valley North Elementary and Junior High, 323 S. Main St., Walnut.

Also, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23, there will be a special board meeting at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius. This special meeting will be for the purpose of discussing the facilities study and accepting questions and comments from the public.

For all documents regarding the facilities study, visit www.bv340.org/district/district-budget.html.

For more information, contact the district office at 815-445-3101. junior high and elementary options should be separated, he said he will not support the idea for various reasons.

Perhaps mostly because it does not address the inequality of grade levels.

“The high school and junior high students are not more important than the elementary,” he said.

“I will not support the creation of a single junior high without the equality of the elementary being voted on at the same time.”

At Monday’s meeting, Cernovich said he is confident the funds to support any of the six options presented will be available. He said the

bonds will soon be paid, the junior high proposal will save $600,000 to $900,000 a year.

“We anticipate wind turbine tax revenue of $1 million a year in the near future,” he said. “We need to pursue the one cent countywide sales tax for infrastructure, which would bring $500,000 a year.”

With true unity in mind, Cernovich has strong feelings that whatever the final decision may be in the future to move the district forward, it must happen with a 7-0 vote supported by administration, teachers and the public.

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comment on the official status of the lawsuit until after the next college board meeting, although Brolley said, “Everyone wants a resolution to this.”

“Over the last several months, negotiations with Putnam County representatives have been productive, and we’re optimistic that a settlement agreement is within

reach,” IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said.

IVCC held its regular board meeting on Thursday, March 12, but the BCR was unable to receive word of any status change in the lawsuit before press time. The suit is not listed in the press release of the board meeting minutes.

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County OKs economic development plan County agrees to $28,444 annual commitment

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Bureau County, along with surrounding counties throughout the Illinois Valley, have been meeting regularly discussing and formulating the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

County board member Michael Kohr, chairman of the economic development committee said, “The primary goal of this organization is to go after manufacturing jobs because we all know that is where you can build a sustained long-term economy. One of the reasons people leave this area is because a lack of opportunity. We have to grab every piece of opportunity we can.”

Kohr had explained the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation (NCIEDC) had requested the letter of commitment be returned

by Tuesday, March 31.

By a unanimous vote, the Bureau County Board approved a letter of commitment to the corporation which will further economic development in the area.

Bureau County has entered into a three year commitment with the NCIEDC. The county will pay $28,444 a year toward the NCIEDC in support of economic growth throughout the Illinois Valley.

The cost is determined per capita, explained Bureau County Clerk Kami Hieronymus. The varying counties participating in the agreement all have different annual payments based on population, she added.

“I’d rather attempt and fail at trying something than not — failing to try at all; this is an opportunity for us to grab onto the economic growth and try to bring some good paying manufacturing jobs into the North Central Illinois area,” Kohr said.

A participating board member asked Kohr if the scope of the agreement would change depending on how many or what counties go through with the agreement.

Kohr explained if other

governmental agencies exit out of the agreement, the overall program structure and possibly the price could change. The NCIEDC organization remains fragile at this point in time, he said.

However, he added, there are a variety of funding options which have been examined. As an example, Kohr explained, other counties have found private industries who have expressed interest in these corporations. This, he said, is one direction the NCIEDC could go.

“We’re a hole in the doughnut right here; we’ve got these organizations that surround us and this big black hole in the middle of North Central Illinois, and that’s what we’re trying to fill up,” Kohr said.

After a communal discussion about zoning concerns in Bureau County and how they differentiate from surrounding areas, the board moved forward with the agreement.

Hopefully good results will come from this, but if something isn’t working, said Kohr, the corporation and the county will take a second look at it all.

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CPASA to host ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ PRINCETON — Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA), in partnership with Perry Memorial Hospital, is offering an opportunity for parents, guardians and others to learn more about items that may be found in a youth’s room that may be indicative of use of alcohol or other substances or depression.

The program, called “Hidden in Plain Sight” includes a mock youth bedroom containing many items that parents may see every day but not understand their implications.

Adults will have a chance to tour the room on their own and note things they feel may require attention or inquiry.

The tour will be followed by a presentation about

current drug paraphernalia and the use of traditional and non-typical items to carry, drink, ingest, inhale or administer substances. The presentation will also include a discussion of items used to cover or disguise signs of drug use.

After the presentation there will be another opportunity to visit the mock bedroom. During the second visit, items to watch for will be identified with cards that will explain what the item is and why it may be of concern.

Hidden In Plain Sight is part of a CPASA initiative to help parents become better informed about what is going on with their kids’ lives and what may be threatening their kids’ health and well-being within their own homes.

This free interactive live display and presentation will be offered at the Bureau County Metro Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. This presentation is offered to adults only.

Free child care will be offered by the Metro Center. A free light meal will be provided for attendees at 6:30 p.m. by Perry Memorial Hospital. In order for the hospital to be certain that there is enough food, those who plan to eat dinner before the event should register on Facebook at “Hidden in Plain Sight CPASA” by joining the event or leaving a message if more than one person will attend. A message can also be left to reserve space for child care.

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Salute to Ag is March 18 New generational event to highlight agriculture

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Salute to Ag appreciation breakfast at 7 a.m.

Wednesday, March 18, at the Bureau County Metro Center.

This new event will expand the Chamber’s reach in the ag community and will bring together ag representatives young and old.

Tim Harris, president of the Chamber of Commerce Board, was inspired to bring this event to Princeton after attending a similar ag appreciation breakfast in McLean County.

“I thought it was a neat way to recognize what’s near and dear to all of us in the country and Midwest,” he said. “I want to try to keep those educated on what we do and how we bring food to the table for everybody.”

At Wednesday’s event, the Chamber’s ag com-

mittee will be honoring a local agricultural leader and will hear from representatives from the county’s three FFA Chapters — LaMoille, Princeton and Bureau Valley.

Harris said each representative will talk about how they see the future of agriculture.

“For a lot of us that have been in agriculture all these years, we’ll get to hear what their visions might be as they pursue college and enter the farming and agribusiness industry,” he said.

“We’re trying to incorporate those of us who have been in the business long enough and connect with younger people who have wishes to get into agriculture.”

The event will also honor thirdand fourth-graders across Bureau County through their creative skills. Students had the chance to draw a scene related to agriculture on table place mats that will be at the event.

The art has been

judged, and the students who drew the Top 4 drawings will be honored at the breakfast. Harris said more than 211 students submitted artwork for the placemats.

Attendees will get the chance to write a comment about the artwork at their table. Comments will then be sent back to the students.

“I really like the whole idea of bringing young and old together because we need to hear the history but understand and hear the enthusiasm from the young adults who will pursue agriculture, and I think in turn, that will stimulate (the older generation) to do even better than we do and get excited for the future generations that will take over,” Harris said.

Tickets for the event are $15, which includes a breakfast buffet. Tickets can be purchased at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce Office. Call the office at 815-8752616.

The Salute to Ag appreciation breakfast is sponsored by Country Financial Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

Gov. Scott Walker wins Bureau County straw poll Eldon Entwhistle, chairman of the Bureau County Republican Central Committee, reports the results of the local straw poll held during the 74th annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Saturday evening, Feb. 21.

Options included 11

known potential candidates and a space for a write-in candidate.

The votes were tabulated with the following results.

• Gov. Scott Walker — 40 • Dr. Ben Carson — 20 • Gov. Jeb Bush — 19 • Gov. Mike Huckabee

— 17 • Sen. Marco Rubio — 12 • Gov. Rand Paul — 11 • Sen. Ted Cruz – 11 • Gov. Chris Christie – 7 • Gov. Rick Perry – 7 • Bobby Jindal – 4 • Sen. Mike Lee – 3 • Carla Fiorina — 1

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Hunt From Page 1 She said the business district is a city initiative and will offer great benefits to Princeton.

The proposed business district would involve a geographical area on the west side of Main Street from Interstate 80 to Backbone Road. Businesses in this district would have a 1 percent increase to their sales tax. The revenue from this increase would be placed in a fund which could then be directed toward improvements to the area. After the initial withdrawal from the fund is utilized by Central Realty for the building mentioned previously, any business would be able to access the fund.

Discussion on the proposed business district is expected to be included on the Princeton City Council agenda at the next two regular meetings. Following are basic questions regarding the business district the BCR posed to Hunt.

BCR: What is a business district?

Hunt: A defined geographic area that meets certain statutory criteria allowing the city to collect a 1 percent sales tax for purposes of redevelopment.

BCR: Why are they beneficial?

Hunt: It attracts, improves and stimulates commerce in an area that would otherwise stay stagnant.

BCR: Why is a business district necessary here in Princeton?

Hunt: It will allow us to be more competitive in the recruitment of new retailers in an area that has been vacant for many years.

BCR: How common are

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Business district public forum: Discussion on the proposed business district will be included on the Princeton City Council agenda at the next two meetings. The meetings will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, and Monday, March 30, on the second floor of city hall. business districts, and what have they done for their communities?

Hunt: The concept is common and being used more readily today. A great example of a successful business district, Bass Pro Shop and the Target Redevelopment Area in East Peoria. The monies from the extra sales tax has greatly improved the area and has enhanced sales tax revenue across the board by bringing more shoppers.

BCR: Why are incentives for growth important, and what will they do for Princeton?

Hunt: Incentives make us attractive for investment and help us to become more competitive in today’s economy.

We need to find a way to increase revenue. Our property tax valuations are going down, and the cost of providing services is increasing.

BCR: Why is growth a current necessity for Princeton?

Hunt: We need to provide more economic opportunity for the people that live here and attract new families to the community.

BCR: How can bringing in competition be a benefit for local businesses as well as consumers?

Hunt: Competition breeds innovation, creativity, broadens skill sets in the work force and improves our chances for regional growth and provides more choices for the consumer.

BCR: What businesses

have agreed to the district so far and which ones have not?

Hunt: We have spoken to the businesses that have sales tax responsibilities and a number of questions have been asked. The two locally-owned businesses are in full support of the district. The others with out-of-town management teams are still researching the details.

BCR: Where would the money generated by the business district be directed?

Hunt: In its own fund with the city, to be used within the approved district.

BCR: About how long would it take to generate enough money to improve the district?

Hunt: This will be determined by the requests.

BCR: What sort of improvements could be made, and how could they benefit the overall district as well as the Princeton community?

Hunt: Cosmetic, structural and infrastructure projects could be made.

The redevelopment dollars will be spent on projects that will spur a more inviting image for residents and visitors alike — drawing more consumers to the area.

BCR: What is the difference in sales tax between the proposed business district, Princeton and other surrounding communities?

Hunt: Structure of sales tax: Princeton’s rate is 7.25 percent; Peru has a tax rate of 7.5 percent; Geneseo is

7.75 percent.

BCR: Where is the proposed business district at in its preparations?

Hunt: It is in the legal preparation stage awaiting approval by ordinance.

BCR: Why must all the preparations for the district be made before March 31?

Hunt: The state statute requires if we want to collect the extra tax on July 1, we must have the request in by March 31.

BCR: What businesses are most likely to be attracted to the buildings and thrive in Princeton?

Hunt: We would like to attract retailers that provide a service or product that is lacking in Princeton.

BCR: What would you like the people of Princeton to know concerning the business district?

Hunt: It’s an opportunity to redevelop a repressed area, increase our sales tax base, help our assessed valuations and provide jobs.

BCR: What opportunities will the public have to voice their opinion and concerns involving the proposed business district?

Hunt: The open meetings are on March 16 or (March) 30 at 7 p.m. in city hall.

BCR: If the business district comes to fruition then how will that affect taxpayers?

Hunt: It should increase city revenues which takes pressure off rising property taxes.

BCR: Any additional comments?

Hunt: The district is a great opportunity to participate on a larger economic scale with the least amount of impact to the taxpaying public.

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Illinois State Police release February activity report LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced during the month of February, troopers handled 802 calls for service and assistance.

Of these calls, 341 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways.

Criminal activities during the month included eight people apprehended for criminal offenses.

Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 126 drivers arrested for speeding and 21 cited for seat

belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled five. Troopers issued a total of 235 traffic citations and 252 written warnings to motorists during the month.

Troopers completed 78 motor carrier inspections on second division motor vehicles.

District 17 troopers handled 62 traffic crashes within the three county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There were no fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes in District 17.

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attain. The current county appraisal for Marquis is approximately $28 million.

“IVCC has expended more money than it can get back,” Mehalic said, referring to the money IVCC has spent fighting this lawsuit, compared to what she believes the correct assessment is.

Pomykacz said he did not visit the Marquis Energy site before submitting his appraisal and said that was common practice.

“Illinois does not require a company to allow an appraiser on the grounds,” Pomykacz said. “I’ve done several appraisals this way.”

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation held a hearing on Pomykacz’s appraisal and the methods he used to complete his study. According to hearing documents, the department alleges several instances of omissions and misstatements in his appraisal. A decision on Pomykacz and possibility of disciplinary action is expected this week.

From Page 1 of IVCC’s resolution.

At issue is whether Marquis’ building fell under the resolution. At stake is $1.4 million in tax revenue throughout the course of 10 years, according to the prior BCR story.

The $1.4 million estimate is based off an appraisal of Marquis Energy performed by Mark Pomykacz of Federal Appraising & Consulting of Whitehouse Station, N.J. Pomykacz gave an appraisal of almost $140 million to IVCC, a figure Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments Tamara Mehalic said is inaccurate.

“No separation was made between the business and the property,” Mehalic said. “He used an income approach to arrive at his figure, but that doesn’t apply here.

There’s no tenant and no landlord here.”

Mehalic said that has a definite impact on the income IVCC could

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ISP to conduct occupant restraint enforcement patrols LASALLE — Illinois State Police, District 17, Commander Lt. Jon Dively announced District 17 troopers will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in LaSalle County during the month of March.

OREP allows the ISP to target an area with saturation patrols that focus on traffic violations and related compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws. Safety belt enforcement zones will also be set up to ensure the driver and passengers are buckled up. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to be buckled up.

Safety belts are one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles today, estimated to save over 12,000 lives each year. Over half of vehicle occupants killed in a traffic crash were not properly buckled up.

The objective of this program is to increase compliance of occupant restraint laws through education, child seat inspections, and enforcement. Greater awareness, acceptance, and use of occupant protection equipment will save many lives.

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.

ISP announces roadside checks LASALLE — The Illinois State Police, District 17, will conduct roadside safety checks (RSC) in LaSalle County during the month of March, according to Lt. Jon Dively.

The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working this detail will be watchful of drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages or driving under the influence.

Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. RSCs are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Transportation Safety.

Obituaries Willis Anderson

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TISKILWA — Willis R. Anderson, 95, of Tiskilwa passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in his home.

Born Dec. 4, 1919, in his family farm house in Wheatland Township to Henry and Ida (Anderson) Anderson, he married Maryfrances Anderson June 3, 1945, in Norfolk, Va. She preceded him in death.

He graduated from Tiskilwa High School, Class of 1937.

He was a lifelong farmer in rural Tiskilwa until 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 aboard the LST311.

He was a member of the Tiskilwa Community Church, the Bureau County Farm Bureau and various veterans associations, He was a 4-H leader, and trustee and supervisor of Wheatland Township. He had participated in the Honor Flight and was a member of the LST association.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond (Judy) Anderson of Papillion, Neb., and Dale (Chris) Anderson of Tiskilwa; his daughter, Wilma (Donald) Devins of Sugarland, Texas; his daughter-in-law, Ro (Anderson) Robinson of Guilford, Conn.; his grandchildren, Scott (Lisa) Anderson, Bryan (Ellison) Anderson, Tara Anderson, Kendra Anderson, Steven Anderson, Michael Anderson, Sean Devins and Laurel Devins; his great-grandchildren, Karissa Anderson and Niko Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Douglas Anderson; one grandson, Chad Anderson; one brother, Everett Anderson; and two sisters, Helen Nordstrom and Edith Moeller.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Tiskilwa Community Church with the Rev. John Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton, with military honors by the Princeton Veterans Memorial Group.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Community Church or the Tiskilwa Historical Society.

STERLING — Julia M. Rombouts, 87, of Sterling, formerly of the Manlius-Walnut area, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.

Julia was born Sept. 25, 1927, in Gold Township, Sheffield, the daughter of Phil and Regina (Verheeke) DeVos. She was united in marriage to Adrian L. Rombouts on Oct. 20, 1951, in Sheffield. He preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1986.

Julia was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Sterling and formerly of St. John’s Catholic Church in Walnut.

She is survived by four daughters, Regina Thompson of Sterling, Augusta (Gene) Furrow of Monmouth, Marie Rombouts of Sterling and Adrienna (Brian Etter) Rombouts of Morrison; six grandchildren, Samuel (Katrina) Thompson of Sterling, LaVina (David) Cady of Lyndon, Heather (Corey) Herchenroder of Galesburg, Aaron (Valerie) Furrow of Galesburg, Shaun Vegter of Austin, Minn., and Ashley Vegter of Savoy; five great-grandchildren, Lillian and Cole Furrow, and Grace, Ella and Taylor Herchenroder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling with Father Bruce Ludeke officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Sheffield.

Visitation was held Friday, March 13, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, where a rosary was recited.

A memorial has been established in her memory to Sacred Heart Church of Sterling or St. John’s Catholic Church of Walnut.

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

Margaret Ham

PRINCETON — Margaret E. Ham, 89, of Princeton died at 5:02 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Born Sept. 24, 1925, in Shubert, Neb., to Charles W. and Ethel (Beason) Hall, she married Donald E. Ham March 29, 1946, in Hiawatha, Kan. He survives.

She was a high school graduate. She worked as a utility billing clerk for the city of Princeton for 22 years.

She liked bowling and attending bluegrass festivals, enjoyed playing guitar and enjoyed sports, especially the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She loved her family.

Also surviving are her children, Barbara (Mike) Sorenson of Rice Lake, Wis., and Neal (Margaret) Ham of Omaha, Neb.; four grandchildren, Ted Schuler II, Jaymie Van Valkenburg, Timothy Schuler and Jessica Stalnaker; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Daisy Gates and Irene Baker; and three brothers, Charles, Edward and Kenneth Hall.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn, Neb. Burial will be in Prairie Union Cemetery, Richardson County, Neb. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.

Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Alzheimer Association for Research Only.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www. grant-johnsonfh.com.

ISP to conduct alcohol enforcement patrols LASALLE — Lt. Jon Dively, District 17 commander, announced the Illinois State Police will conduct alcohol countermeasure enforcement (ACE) patrols in LaSalle County during March. The ACE patrols allow the ISP A 2007 Freightliner Truck Tractor driven by Tauhaun L. Mason, 41, of Chicago rolled onto its side at 6 a.m. Thursday, to target an area with saturation patrols that focus on March 12. Mason was travelling westbound on Interstate 80 when he lost control of the vehicle and it overturned. preventing, detecting and taking enforcement action in This accident resulted in all westbound lanes of Interstate 80 being blocked until around 11 a.m. Mason was charged response to violations associated with impaired driving with improper lane usage. and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol and other drugs.

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Make it a habit; help litter to melt away Spring-like temperatures have taken a big bite out of the Illinois Valley’s snow cover, haven’t they?

As snow melts away, unfortunately, a winter’s worth of litter is revealed.

Trash tossed out of cars is visible along the streets.

Cups and wrappers dropped by pedestrians lie along sidewalks.

Couch cushions and tires that fell out of – or were tossed from – pickups can be seen along roadsides.

Most people know that littering is wrong.

Most people may not know that littering has been against state law only since the 1970s.

The Illinois Litter Control Act became law on Jan. 1, 1974. The act described the state’s littering problem, set forth prohibitions and penalties, and called for strict enforcement.

Why was Illinois afflicted by littering in the 1970s?

Because of “rapid population growth, the ever increasing mobility of the population and improper and abusive discard habits” of the public.

What’s wrong with littering, anyway?

It’s “detrimental to the welfare of the people of this state.”

And further, “While there has been a collective failure by government, industry and the public to develop and accomplish effective litter control, there is a need to educate the public with respect to the problem of litter and to provide for strict enforcement of litter control measures.”

Hmmmmm. Looking at our roadsides, it seems as if things haven’t changed all that much.

The act went on to define litter as “any discarded, used or unconsumed substance or waste.”

That takes in a wide range of stuff, including, according to the act, garbage, trash, refuse, cigarettes, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or other lawn or garden waste, newspapers, magazines, glass, metal, plastic or paper containers or other packaging, construction material, abandoned vehicles, motor vehicle parts, furniture, and oil.

Wait, we’re not done yet. Also, animal carcasses, any nauseous or offensive matter of any kind, any object likely to injure anyone or create traffic hazards, potentially infectious medical waste, “or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature.”

Basically, anything that’s been discarded, abandoned or disposed of improperly fills the bill.

As of Jan. 1, 2014, cigarette butts were added to the official list of banned litter.

The act prohibits littering on public and private property, whether it’s land or water. It mandates that trash receptacles be placed on property, public and private, that is open to the public.

A first-time littering offense is a Class B misdemeanor. Get caught littering a second time, and it’s a Class A misdemeanor. Litter three or more times, and you’ve committed a Class 4 felony.

What about enforcement?

“This Act shall be enforced by all law enforcement officers in their respective jurisdictions, whether employed by the state or by any unit of local government. Prosecutions for violation of this Act shall be conducted by the State attorneys of the several counties and by the Attorney General of this State.”

The law is clear: No littering allowed.

The law is also clear: Anti-littering provisions are to be strictly enforced.

Of course, the problem hasn’t gone away because some people don’t care enough to reform their littering ways, and police officers can’t be everywhere.

To those for whom littering is a bad habit, we encourage them to break it and adopt better habits.

Keep a trash bag in the car and put litter in it for disposal at home. Don’t discard litter while you’re out walking. And if something falls off your truck, turn around and pick it up.

As spring approaches and the last snow disappears, make it a habit to stop carelessly discarding cups, cans, wrappers, bags and so forth. Then, perhaps, we can all enjoy watching the litter problem melt away.

Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend Classmates — Becoming Richard Widmark Column and artwork

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It was a Saturday, Dec. 12, 1925, and the holiday spirit came in spite of the bad weather. Jennie Castner, being an accomplished baker herself, had no real need for the new bakery across the street.

The Widmark boys were in the same grades as her Gail and Max, and Henri’s Bakery was becoming a place for winter gathering.

Jennie was as intuitive about her sons as she was about good cooking and baking. Mothers just have that soft spot for their boys. When morning chores were done; the sidewalks shoveled, at least twice, clinkers taken out, the cat fed, and their bedroom straightened up, Jennie took her oldest aside and gave him an errand.

“I think for a change we’ll make Dad’s sandwiches with some rye bread. I don’t make rye, so let’s try a loaf from the bakery. Here is a quarter and a dime. Get a fresh loaf of their rye; take your brother with you; and for a treat, one donut and a cup of hot chocolate for each of you.”

Gail’s smiled was worth it all. He hurried for his brother.

“Maxee, get your boots back on; we’re going across the street to the bakery for Mom,” he hollered, pulling his winter coat back off the tree in the hallway.

“I’m coming. Don’t leave without me” came Max’s reply from down the hall.

The snow was piled high in the street, save for the path cut by the tram, with barely room for cars to get through, let alone park. It was an adventure just crossing the street.

The bundled up brothers made it to Henri’s. It was all lit up in the bakery with steamed up windows and murky images that kind of shimmered on the inside. The Widmark boys had tried to keep up with the snow in front of the bakery. It just kept coming from one lull to another.

Gail opened the door; the little overhead bell jingling their entrance; and they stomped inside, adding more snow to the already soaked entry mats. The cases were full of baked delights, the baskets full of breads, radio music barely drifting from the back room, and the aromas were enough to make your head swim.

There were several tables with chairs. Richard Widmark, Tom Best and Lester Peterson sat at one.

Donald Widmark was with his mom, Ethel Mae, behind a counter boxing

up an order for two ladies.

The year of 1925 had plenty of newsworthy stories to fill the local papers. The new Covenant Children’s home was dedicated in May; the cornerstone to Princeton’s new high school was set in September; and a Chamber of Commerce was being organized.

There were also plenty of constants. First class postage was still 15 cents, Thomas Gunning was still the mayor, and the population continued at around 5,000.

The topic of conversation being discussed at the table was none of those mentioned. The three boys were having a good time with the notorious arrests, closings, shootings and general mayhem surrounding the local communities in both the enforcement and disregard for Prohibition.

It was the stuff of the gangster movies on the screen at the Apollo and Orpheum theaters, only this was right in their own backyard.

Tom and Lester had been shoveling snow part of the morning for different businesses on South Main. Tom’s dad, Eli Jack Best, had the boys shovel off the snow from in front of the family business, A.C. Best and Sons Monument Co., just a few doors north of Henri’s, and they did the Orpheum Theater just south of Best’s too.

They each made almost three dollars that morning, and donuts with hot chocolate were definitely in order. Tom and Lester lived close to each other on Park Avenue West. The Widmark family would move to 521 Park Ave. West in late 1926.

Gail and Max moved to the table. “Hey Pete, Andrew, what ya beat’n your gums about?” Gail said, “Hi Richard, boy it sure smells great in here; you got it swell.”

Widmark stood up from the table, “Hey Mom, I’ll take care of these guys ...

What can I get you” “Hot chocolate and a chocolate donut for me” said Max. “Make it double, Richard,” added Gail. “Oh, and a fresh loaf of your rye to go.”

“Pull up chairs; we’re talking about what would make your mom climb up on her soapbox, Gail.” said Tom Best.

Gail laughed, “OK, Andy, no family bashing; lay off of my mom.”

Gail’s mom was president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement and an avowed Prohibitionist.

Richard Widmark brought two hot chocolates to the table and followed up with two donuts.

“Here guys, try these on, and as for me, Dick will be just fine, Gail. You must be Max, my brother says you’re in the same class,” putting a fresh chocolate cake donut in front of the younger Castner brother. “I got your rye coming right up,” he added, putting out his mitt and shaking hands with the brothers. “Glad to finally meet you guys.”

Gail took a cautious sip from the steaming mug of cocoa. Max had already dunked his donut and was nibbling the soggy result.

“OK, Pete, what’s the hot topic?” asked Gail.

“I don’t know if we can discuss this with young ears at the table,” said Lester with a big grin on his face. “What do you think, Andy?” he added.

“Hey you guys lay off of my brother too,” said Gail. “You’re gonna make Dick think you’re a couple of bullies, and he might bring old Scrappy out. I heard about the bulldog already.”

“Oh no, not the dog,” Tom said, doing it in a high pitched voice.

Everybody was laughing.

Widmark did “the laugh,” and they all laughed even more. It finally quieted down.

“Well we were talking about all the juice joints and local gangsters, Gail,” said Peterson. “Andy was telling us about a real balled up caper.”

“Well, carry on then.

Max knows how to listen and keep it zipped.

Right Maxee?” Gail said, winking at his younger brother.

“I’ll take it to the grave,” Max said, doing his best gangster voice, with a mouth full of the last of his donut. There was more laughing all around.

Donald Widmark moved from behind the counter to the table, where all the chatter and laughing was going on.

“Hey Max, I heard all that. I’ll get Scrappy if they give you any more trouble,” Don said with a big smile.

“Hi Don. You won’t have to do that. They’re just giving me the berries,” said Max. The younger boys already knew each other from school.

Tom Best continued with his stories.

“All right, here’s one guys, it’ll slay ya. This is better than Warner Brothers. They got crooked cops in Kewanee. The G-men, that’s the federal boys, were working out of Peoria. They’re watching this guy from Kewanee they think is a bootlegger.

They find out he used to be a motorcycle cop — yeah, a cop. He’s fooled them before, and they really want’a get him.

They have this big raid on his house in Kewanee and catch him with two giant stills on the third floor of his own home. Boy, can you believe that. He has his stills up in the attic ... he’s running the stuff down to his basement. He had two 30-gallon barrels of whiskey and 15 barrels of mash.”

“What’s mash?” said both Max and Donald in unison, with confused looks. The older boys all looked at each other.

“That’s the mashed up corn they use to make the hooch.” Lester said, “This guy is just like those hillbilly moonshiners, down South.”

“OK, so they got this rat and he says,” Tom continued, with his hands raised in the air using his own idea of a movie gangster.

“Well, you got me this time, boys!”

Everybody was laughing, and the conversation went on and on at the table in Henri’s Bakery.

It was snowing outside again. Mrs. Widmark poured refills on the hot chocolate.

It might have been like that, taking just a small leap of faith, using just a few facts about the time, the town, a young Richard Widmark, his brother and future best friends.

Tom Best next time.

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Life&Arts

Spring musicals — Spring musicals will be performed at Bureau Valley High School and Princeton High School on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21. Bureau Valley will present ‘Mary Poppins’ and Princeton will present ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ See Page 10.

Parent’s Day Out now accepting applications PRINCETON — Parent’s Day Out, located in the First United Methodist Church at 316 S. Church St. in Princeton, is now accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year.

Beginning its fifth year, Parent’s Day Out is a quality, affordable and flexible childcare program that gives parents a much deserved

break and offers structured activities for children, including circle time, free play, crafts, music, snacks and Bible stories.

Parent’s Day Out is for children ages 2 to 4. The program runs from September through May, with classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Parents have

the option to enroll their child twice a month, once a week or twice a week.

Classes fill quickly and space is limited. To register, contact the First United Methodist Church at 815-872-2821. For more information, visit the Parent’s Day Out Facebook page.

Going Green program planned for Tuesday PRINCETON — LaDonna Mazzorana will present a program on Going Green at the Princeton Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.

Mazzorana is a certified wellness coach and instructor with experience presenting wellness-related programs. She will share ways to safeguard your family’s health by

going green and making your home a more toxic free environment.

Topics to be covered will include: • Reading labels: recognizing potentially harmful ingredients.

• Are green-certified products really safe?

• An exploration of potential cancer-causing contributors.

• Are dyes worth dying for?

• Green recipes.

The Princeton Public Library is located at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. All programs at the Princeton Public Library are free and open to all. For more information on upcoming programs, and on Princeton Public Library services, go to www.theprincetonlibrary.org or call 815-875-1331.

Walnut Rotary Club will host Theresa Hooper WALNUT — The Rotary Club of Walnut has announced Theresa Hooper of the Illinois Migrant Council will speak at the group’s Wednesday, March 18, meeting at noon at the Walnut Café.

Hooper has served as a parent educator for the Whiteside Region-

al Office of Education and taught English as a second language. Presently, she works as a community health worker with the Illinois Migrant Council in Bureau and Whiteside counties. Her specialty is educating Latina women on breast and cervical cancer awareness.

Food pantry delivers spring cleaning buckets Western Bureau County Food Pantry Board member/volunteer Cynthia DeFreezer shows some of the cleaning products that were distributed to 57 families assisted by the food pantry. DeFreezer spearheaded the projected, which helped clients get a head start on their spring cleaning tasks. The Western Bureau County Food Pantry serves people in Sheffield, Buda, Mineral and Neponset.

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The public is invited to attend the meeting.

The Rotary Club of Walnut meets six times a month at the Walnut Café. For information on how to become a member of Rotary, contact President Robert Glaser at 815379-2085.

Fundraiser planned LADD — Operation Promise and Operation Bully Proof will have a fundraiser at Rip’s in Ladd from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 16. The cost is $8 for either one-quarter light, one-quarter dark or chicken strips with fries. The event will also include a bake sale and 50/50.

Barbershop chorus presentation PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus will present a history of barbershop harmony of the Princeton area at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Princeton Public Library. The presentation will feature a selection of songs performed with the narrative. The area has had a barbershop chorus for a long time with only a few years when it was not functioning.

Breakfast BUDA — The Buda Fire Department and Rescue Unit will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Buda Community Hall.

The menu includes pancakes and biscuits and gravy.

The cost is by donation. There will be a 50/50 and raffles. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the door.

Chicken dinner fundraiser LADD — A Rip’s chicken dinner fundraiser for the Ladd after-school program will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. Tickets are $8 per person (all chicken varieties available). Carry-outs will be available that night by calling 815-894-3051. The event will also include a bake sale, 50/50 and raffles. All proceeds will benefit the Ladd after-school program.

Dinner planned PRINCETON — A corned beef and cabbage and ham supper will be served starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton.

Annual breakfast ARLINGTON — St. Patrick’s Church in Arlington’s annual pancake and sausage breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the church hall.

The menu will include pancakes, “Nuco’s” homemade sausage, eggs (made to order), toast and beverage. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children age 6 to 10 and free for children under 5. Carry-outs will be available.

Blood drive in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First St., Spring Valley.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Sunday, March 15, to Jeff Martin. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy birthday on Saturday, March 14, to Karen Hullinger. From Elaine Snow.

Salute to Agriculture Wednesday, March 18th Bureau County Metro Center 7:00-8:30 AM Tickets: $15 (includes breakfast) Guest Speakers: Harold Steele, Local Agricultural Le er & the Future Farmers of America or tickets by calling: 815-875-2616 Winners of the 1st Agricultural Art Contest will be announced

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Auxiliary holds veterans workshop PRINCETON — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 held its February veterans workshop on Feb. 11 at the post home.

The ladies filled 33 Valentine-themed treat sacks with snack cakes, candies, apples, cookies, cupcakes, snack chips and a homemade Valentine card, made by member Kristi Barajas.

“We do this every month for our veterans in our four nursing homes as a means of saying ‘thank you’ to then for their service tour country and to let them know they are being thought of,” said VA&R chairman Clara Pease.

To make a monetary donation to the Auxiliary unit for their veterans work, send to Clara Pease, 321 Briar Lane, Prince-

Steven and Holly (Cole) Birdsley of Wyanet are the parents of a son, Lawsen Douglas, born Feb. 28 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Landen, 7, and one sister, Leah, 4. Maternal grandparents are Jamie and Tina Cole of Tiskilwa. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Delois Birdsley of Tiskilwa. Great-grandparents are Mary Byrne of Spring Valley, Ralph Cole of Oklahoma, and Harold and Becky Birdsley of Arizona.

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American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 members Jan Wedding (from left), Clara Pease, Mariele Fisher, Eleanor Sapp and Agnes Dunn fill treat sacks during a workshop in February. Absent from the photo were Carol Allicks and Fran Lewis. ton, IL 61356; or mail to: ALA 125, 1549 W. Peru St.,

Princeton, IL 61356, Attn: Veterans.

Zimmerlein will note 90th birthday An open house to celebrate the 90th birthday of Eleanor Zimmerlein of LaMoille will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Bache Memorial Chapel, 25478 IL Hwy. 92 in Van Orin.

Eleanor was born March 28, 1925, in Ophir Township to Edith (Wagner) and Oliver Olson. She graduated from Mendota Township High School in 1943. She married Wilbert Zimmerlein on June 13, 1947, in Winona, Minn.

They had three children together, Bernice (Kendall) Keutzer, Rita (Norman) May and Howard (Lois) Zimmerlein. They also have 12 grandchildren, David (Wendy), Steven (Michelle), Matthew (Ryan) and Sarah Keut-

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zer, Alicia Bolin, Taunia, Brendon (Victoria Nelson) and Evan (Katie) May, and Vanessa, Alexis, Ariel and Erika Zimmerlein; and 15 great-grandchildren. Wilbert passed away on Aug. 31, 1987.

Eleanor has lived on a farm all her life. She has been a strong advocate for agriculture over the years, and has been active in the Lee County Farm Bureau, Lee County Board, Illinois Agri-Women and American Agri-Women, as well as several other boards and committees. She served as president of Illinois Agri-Women from 1992 to 1995 and was inducted into the Illinois Agri-Women Hall of Fame in August of last year. Eleanor is a member of the Ohio First

Jason and Caitlin (Hewitt) West of Mendota are the parents of a son, Corbin Sky, born Feb. 28 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Bentley M. Hewitt, 2. Maternal grandparents are LeAnn Gapski West and Mike West of Spring Valley. Paternal grandparents are Denise Sterling of Sandwich and Jack D. Hewitt of Spring Valley. Great-grandparents are Jack J. Hewitt of Mission, Texas, Beverly West of Spring Valley and Chester Gapski of Oglesby.

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Lutheran Church. She has travelled extensively throughout the United States as well as overseas, having visited Norway, Switzerland, France, and several other nations.

All family and friends are invited to attend. It is requested that gifts be omitted.

Education Briefs Lindsey Chambers Philhower graduates receives scholarship Greenville College GREENVILLE — Nichole Philhower of Ohio, Ill., graduated from Greenville College with a bachelor of science in elementary education in August, 2014.

Greenville College is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school with more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the college is located in Greenville.

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Lindsey Chambers of Creighton, Mo., has received a music scholarship from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan. A graduate of Sherwood High School, she is the daughter of Donnie Chambers of Independence, Mo., and Michelle Chambers of Walnut.

Jason Scaggs and Amanda Holmes of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Presley Jean, born March 3 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 18 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Roger Holmes of Hennepin and Debra Holmes of Standard. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Kathy McCauley of Porter, Ind. Great-grandparents are Grace Holmes of Hennepin and Billie Jessen of Hennepin.

Smith Brian and Baily (Kuester Parks) Smith of Henry are the parents of a son, Carter Anthony Dale, born March 6 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Lisa Sieg and John Sieg of Mark, and Charles Kuester of Crystal Lake. Paternal grandparents are Dale and Cindy Smith of Palmyra, Mo. Great-grandmother is Betty Parks of Spring Valley.

Matt and Samantha (McCauley) Stalter of Walnut are the parents of a son born March 4 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Love Sebastian Love and Amanda Roberson are the parents of a son born March 11 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Cain Steven and Lacie Cain of Princeton are the parents of a son born March 6 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Longbein Richard Longbein and Nicole Vyas are the parents of a son born March 7 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Toraason Danny and Brittany (Baird) Toraason of Peru are the parents of a son, Thomas Daniel, born March 7 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Lorna Baird of Dalzell.

Paternal grandparents are Goodwin and Diane Toraason of Peru.

Faber Matthew and Megan (Sack) Faber of LaMoille are the parents of a daughter, McKenna Elizabeth, born March 5 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Susan Sack of Mendota. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Rose Faber of LaMoille.

Great-grandparents are Helen McLaughlin of Troy Grove, Maurice and Clarice Faber of Mendota, and Josie Mrowicki of Peru.

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‘Mary Poppins’ performances announced at BVHS MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School music and drama departments will present their spring musical, “Mary Poppins,” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, in the high school auditorium.

Recently off Broadway and currently on a national tour, Mary Poppins is one America’s most beloved musicals of all time.

Hall Associates Flying Effects has been employed to assist with the special effects of flying the main character of Mary Poppins for this production. Junior Chelsea Higgins of Walnut is cast in the role of Mary Poppins. junior Harrison Brousseau, also of Walnut, has the role of Bert, everyone’s favorite chimney sweep.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be reserved by calling Bureau Valley High School at 815-445-4004. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Music Boosters will host a dessert café before the show each night, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Orientation meeting set for March 18 at BVHS MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School has announced an upcoming orientation meeting for incoming freshmen and their parents. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Students and parents from Bureau Valley North, Bureau Valley South and Bradford Junior High School have been invited to attend.

The tentative curriculum guide for next year will be available. Scheduling procedures, graduation requirements and the 8 Block schedule will be explained. Aimee Stoller, guidance counselor, and Eric Lawson, principal, along with teachers from various departments, will answer questions presented by the audience.

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In this photo taken by BCR staff member Phyllis Fargher, junior Chelsea Higgins of Walnut rehearses for her role of Mary Poppins for Bureau Valley High School’s spring musical. “The secret to flying is lots of practice and trust in your flight attendants and spotter,” she said.

Local students earn president’s list honors at ICC EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College in East Peoria has released the names of students who earned president’s list honors during the fall 2014 semester.

Area students included on the list were: Bradford — Candace Stahl.

Henry — Sara Domkuski, Brandon Kereta, Lindsey Kirwin, Tiffany LeQuia, Kelsey Pieper and Megan Thurman.

Mineral — Megan Foes.

Princeton — Michelle Kelly and Lexi Marselle.

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Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium. Written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid” is a fairytale about a young mermaid named Ariel who dreams of life beyond the sea. Tickets to the show are $8 and can be purchased by calling 815-875-3308, ext. 375. All seats are reserved.

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Coaches named at St. Bede

By Kevin Hieronymus

Junior High, where she guided liams, whose second stint as Lady teams to state in the junior high Bruins coach came to a close with khieronymus@bcrnews.com level. She also has experience at the her resignation in early January when she was told the school club team level.

PERU — St. Bede Acadwould be going in a different “I am looking foremy did not have look far direction. ward to bringing my to fill its two head coaching Eustice takes over for John experience, knowlvacancies.

Bellino, who resigned in late edge and passion for Karrie Dammerell was January as part of an agreethe game of volleyhired as the new volleyball ment St. Bede administration ball to St. Bede Acadcoach and Jim Eustice as the said it had with the longtime emy. I appreciate the new football coach in the coach. Eustice formerly was opportunity given to board meeting Wednesday, Jim Karrie head coach at Ottawa Marme to build on the skills March 11. Dammerell has been a social studies teach- Dammerell that have already been Eustice quette, where he compiled a five-year record of 13-32 from developed; add some er at St. Bede for five years; new ideas and concepts to 2005-09.

Eustice has been on the “Five years ago it was quite humtake the Lady Bruin volleyball proBruins football staff for five years.

Dammerell formerly was head gram to another level,” Dammerell bling to be asked by Coach Bellino coach at Lowpoint-Washburn High said.

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Mosbach runs down All-American honors

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Former Hall High School standout Liz Mosbach, a junior for Mount Mercy University, set a school record and earned all-American status in the 600 meters on Saturday, March 7, at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

The Ladd product had the sixth-fastest time in the preliminaries, running 1:36.18 in Heat Three. Mosbach, a former BCR Track Athlete of the Year, improved on that in the finals, running 1:34.07 to finish fifth in the nation. She placed 10th in the 600 meters at last year’s indoor meet in 1:36.90.

Mosbach also qualified for nationals in the long jump for the second straight year.

Her leap of 16 feet, 7 1/4 inches was good for 22nd place.

Mosbach also teamed with Lindsay Brunson, Molly Pruett and Allison Scott for a 19th-place finish in the 4x800 meter relay. The Mustangs shattered the school record by 11 seconds, crossing the finish

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2015 St. Bede Softball preview

Urbanski, Lady Bruins look to continue progress

By Holli Rapp sports@bcrnews.com

PERU — One year ago, Mike Urbanski was embarking in his first year as the St. Bede varsity softball coach.

Now, the second-year head coach looks for his six varsity returners to leave their mark.

Of those six returners, only two of them are seniors, Sydney Eustice and

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Mount Mercy University’s Liz Mosbach, a junior from Ladd, placed sixth in the 600-meter NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals in Geneva, Ohio.

Tristan Phegley. Also returning from last year’s 10-21 (5-7 TRAC-South) squad are juniors Emily Draper, Julia Pohar, Gabbie Morrow and Brianna Lau. All four of the juniors saw significant playing time on the varsity level as sophomores.

Newcomers rounding out the roster include juniors Tiana Kilanowski, Maty Nowakowski, Maddi Pear-

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Lady Bruins at a glance: Coach: Mike Urbanski (second year).

Last year: 10-21 (5-7).

Who’s back: Emily Draper-Jr. (OF), Sydney Eustice-Sr. (IF/OF), Tristan Phegley-Sr. (IF/OF), Brianna Lau-Jr. (P), Gabbie Morrow-Jr. (IF/OF)), Julia Pohar-Jr. (IF/OF).

Who’s new: Blue FengJr. (IF/OF), Tiana KilanowskiJr.(C), Maddi Pearso-Jr. (IF/ OF), Maty Nowakowski-Jr. (C), Brooke Tonozzi-Fr. (3B).

First game: March 23 at home vs. Hall.

March Madness Notebook

Neuhalfen earns All-State honors

By Kevin Hieronymus

school’s first state berth, Leon Kellar, the father of Ridgeview coach Rodney PEORIA — Parker Neu- Kellar, passed away at the halfen has always had the age of 80.

The Mustangs coach look of an All-Stater. Now he’s got the title to go with got to talk to his father about the Mustangs hisit.

The Bureau Valley senior tory-making victory before standout was named to his passing.

The elder Kelthe AP Class 2A Alllar was a longtime State Second Team. coach, administraHe was one of five tor at Ridgeview players chosen to and its predecesthe second team in sor school, Colfax a vote by state-wide Octavia, serving as media. his son’s assistant The Three Rivers coach in his first was well-representfour years as head ed with Kewanee Parker basketball coach junior Donovan Oliver and Rock- Neuhalfen there. Rodney Kelridge’s Bryan Heath Second team lar was the quarterback for his dad’s named to the First All-State 1978 state semiTeam All-State. finalist and went Honorable mention went to St. Bede junior Jar- on to play football at ISU rett Olson and Newman prior to return to his alma junior Noah McCarty. BV’s mater.

“A lot of people have Tommy Johnston received one vote, but needed two said (my) quote-unquote to receive honorable men- old-school coaching is comparative to my father,” tion.

The First Team also Rodney Kellar told the consisted of seniors Chris- Bloomington Pantagraph. tian Williams of Decatur “I could think of a lot of St. Teresa, Jake Reinhardt other worse things to be of Bloomington Central compared to than that. It’s Catholic and Johnny Fox quite an honor to be comof Chicago Hales Francis- pared in the same light as him.” can.

Ridgeview senior allThe 1A All-State First Team included seniors stater William Tinsley told Carson Cuevas of Brim- the Pantagraph “doing field, Pierson Wofford this for coach Kellar’s dad of Springfield Lutheran, would be tremendous Tyler Street of St. Fran- because I know he wanted cis de Sales, junior Dako- to get to state for him.”

The Mustangs rode ta Bennington of Peoria Christian and sophomore a 31-win streak to state, avenging their seaNoah Frederking.

• Heavy heart: It was son-opening loss to Flanawith a heavy heart the Col- gan Tuesday.

• Backyard basketball: fax Ridge Mustangs took the court for Friday’s IHSA Brimfield was playing in its 1A state semifinal game backyard, located just 22.3 against Brimfield at Carver miles from Carver Arena.

Arena in downtown Peoria. In contrast, the other Just hours after defeating three 1A schools faced an Flanagan-Cornell 57-38 in average trip of 156 miles, Tuesday’s super-sectionNotebook Page 12 al in Normal to clinch the khieronymus@bcrnews.com

2015 St. Bede Baseball preview

Bruins starting a new chapter

By Holli Rapp sports@bcrnews.com

PERU — Replacing a fixture in the high school baseball coaching environment became an easier task with the hiring of another when longtime St. Bede coach John Bellino retired from coaching baseball after last year’s season.

St. Bede made an easy

choice with the naming of Bill Booker as the head coach. Booker was the head coach for LaSalle-Peru and led the Cavaliers to a 375-266-5 record as the head coach.

“As stated when I took this job, I am honored to follow two of the greatest coaches in the history of the Illinois Valley. Huby

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Bruins at a glance: Coach: Bill Booker (first year).

Last year: (10-15 (4-7).

Who’s back: Jack Brady-Sr (2B/P), Matt Szcepaniak-Sr. (SS/P), Sam Halm-Sr. (C), Nate BartleyJr. (C), Jarret Olson-Jr. (CF/P), G.W. Leynaud-Sr. (1B/DH), Gabe Braboy-Jr. (3B/1B/P), Nick Plankenhorn-So. (IF/OF/P, Brady Booker-So. (1B/3B/P).

Who’s new: Andre Hurr-Sr. (OF/DH), Anthony TruckenbroadSr. (IF/OF), Josh Sapp-So. (OF/P), Nick Szcepaniak-So (IF/OF/P) and Bryant Eustice-So. (C/P/OF) First game: March 24 home vs. Ottawa.

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St. Bede From Page 11 to join his staff after playing and coaching against him for so many years. It is even more humbling now to take over for him,” Eustice said.

“We now will work tirelessly to not only continue the success of St. Bede football, but expand on it by increasing our participation numbers, winning Three Rivers Conference championships, and making deep playoff runs. More importantly, we will be an integral part of the development of these student athletes into young men that will make the St. Bede family proud and be successful in life.”

SBA athletic director Tom McGunnigal is excited to bring both coaches on board.

“Karrie has a great passion for the game, a strong work ethic and desire for success that will resonate throughout her teams. She is anxious to step in and begin to build her program with the outstanding student athletes we have at St. Bede,” McGunnigal said.

“Jim brings previous head coaching experience from Marquette Academy and has been a member of our staff for the past five years. We have enjoyed many successes on the football field; Jim’s selection allows us to capitalize on continuing those successes while enhancing the future of St. Bede football.”

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Local flavor for IV All-Star Game

By Kevin Hieronymus

and Tommy Johnston and Parker Neuhalfen of Bureau Valley. Other North All-Stars include James CarThere will be a strong flavor of roll and Ryan Reeder of Mendota local talent on the North squad of and Kyle Henderson of Henry.

Members of the South squads this year’s Illinois Valley All-Star Game to be played Saturday, March include Putnam County’s Megan 28, at Putnam County High School. Rehn, Austin Biagini and Nick The games are held for graduating DiazDeLeon and Allison Voss and Henry’s Emma Cluskey seniors.

Tiffany Gonigam and Jason MarRepresenting the North girls will be Liz Geuther of LaMoille/Ohio, quis, who both led Bureau Valley Taylor Clark and Brianna Barajas of teams to regional titles, will be the Princeton, Ellie Herrmann of Hall North coaches. PC’s James Barnett www.edwardjones.com and Heaven Bennett of Bureau Val- will coach the South girls and Marley. Abby Jaques of Princeton was quette’s Mike McDonald the South selected, but was unable to play. boys.

• Tri-County All-Conference: North teammates included the Mendota trio of Abby and Ally Bro- Putnam County senior Allison Voss moschenkel and Amy Devitt and was an unanimous selection to the 2014-15 Tri-County All-ConferL-P’s Hannah Wolfe.

Joining the North boys will be ence First Team. Teammates Paige Jack Brady of St. Bede, Garrett Duf- Veronda and Megan Rehn received fin of Princeton, A.J. Gaeta of Hall second-team honors while Tori khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Unanimous selection also went to junior Jordan Myroth of Peoria Christian and senior Kendall Kaufmann of Marquette. The first team was rounded out by senior Macie Sauder and junior Olivia Rossman of Roanoke-Benson and sophomore Madison Fischer of Peoria Christian.

Henry’s Emma Cluskey was named to the second team.

On the boys’ side, Putnam County placed junior Alec Veverka on the second team and senior Austin Biagini to the third team. The first team consists of Alex O’Neill and Dakota Bennington of Peoria Christian, Michael Sypniewski and Collin McLean of Marquette and Klay Nafzinger of Roanoke-Benson.

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He was accompanied by his son, Matt, and his grandchildren, Emma, Gracey and Trey Dale for the 1 and 2A semifinals.

Sheffield’s Al Corwin and Putnam’s Tim Snowden were among the IHSA State Officials crew working the 1-2A weekend. Snowden called the Ridgeview-Brimfield game, Corwin the late 2A semifinal between Chicago Upliff and Breese Mater Dei. Another local ref, Neponset native Dale Brady, officiated Friday’s Division III Sweet 16 game at Augustana.

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Weidner, Storm run at Westwood

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

STERLING — Bureau Valley hosted its Indoor Open at Westwood in Sterling Thursday, March 12.

Regan Weidner won the 3200 (12:19.54) and 800 (2:39.38) for the host Storm. Lindsey Hoffert claimed the long jump (15-1 1/2) while Riley Francis won the 1600 (6:50.55).

The BV girls won the 4x200 (1:55.98) and 4x400 (4:40.25) and placed second in the 4x8 (12:14.67).

Princeton scored two firsts with Colbi Schertz

2015 Bruins baseball schedule

3/24 - Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

3/26- at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

3/27 - Rockridge, 4:30 p.m.

3/30 - at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

4/2 - at Newman, 4:30 p.m.

4/4 - at Sherrard, 10 a.m.

4/6 - Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

4/8 - at LaSalle-Peru, 4:30 p.m.

4/9- at Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

4/11 - Fulton (DH) 10 a.m.

4/16 - at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4/17 - at Morrison (DH), 4:30 p.m.

4/20 - Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

4/22 - at Rock Island Alleman, 6 p.m.

4/23 - Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

4/25 - Orion (DH) 10 a.m.

4/27 - Newman, 4:30 p.m.

4/29 - Putnam County, 4:30 p.m.

4/30 - at Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

5/1 - at Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.

5/4 - Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

5/8 - Seneca, 4:30 p.m.

5/9 - Hall, Triangular with Mendota, 10 a.m.

5/11 - at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

5/13 - Marquette, 4:30 p.m.

5/16 - Bloomington CC (DH), 10 a.m.

5/18 -Regionals, TBA.

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in the shot put (35-10) and Sierra Storm in the pole vault (7-6).

Princeton easily topped the field in the boys 4x8 with a time of 9:33.35.

The Tigers also clocked a top time of 1:38.12 in the 4x200.

Also for PHS, Drew Pranka won the 60 hurdles (8.75) and pole vault (10-0), Kai Tomaszewski won the 60 (7.3) and 400 (53.69) and Lenny Mead won the 200 (24.19), The BV boys won the 4x400 (3:54.58) while the Storm’s Gailen Gibson won the high jump (5-2).

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Pearson, Blue Feng and freshmen Brooke Tonozzi.

“The girls are very hard workers, and they want to keep learning and to make themselves better,” Urbanski said.

Lau, who shared pitching duties with the graduated Emmi Christensen, will see the significant amount of innings on the mound with Phegley and Eustice backing her up.

Catching for the Lady Bruins will be juniors Nowakowski and Kilanowski.

Nowakowski missed last season after suffering a knee injury during her sophomore year in basketball.

The Lady Bruins look to replace the losses of Tara Kunkel, Raley Mauck, Morgan Knoblauch, Lexie Miranda and Laura Sickley to graduation.

Baseball From Page 11 Sarver (L-P) and John Bellino are both legends. I am proud to be associated with such a storied program such as St. Bede,” Booker said. “I am also very fortunate to be given this chance. My previous years were enjoyable, but I look forward to the new challenges that lie ahead, the relationships with the new players, and the opportunity to assist these young men with not only their high school baseball goals, but with their college aspirations as well.”

Booker’s squad graduated BCR Player of the Year Michael Bellino and Ethan Duttlinger and will look to replace them with the experienced players that saw significant playing time for the Bruins who advanced to the regional final.

Among the returners are Jack Brady (2B/P), Matt Szcepaniak (SS/P), Sam Halm (C), Nate

Bartley (C), Jarret Olson (CF/P), G.W. Leynaud (1B/DH), Gabe Braboy (3B/1B/P), Nick Plankenhorn (IF/OF/P) and Brady Booker (1B/3B/P).

Bartley saw a significant amount of playing time when Halm had a season-ending injury.

The elder Booker is looking for the returning players to be strong contributors to his team and his first season at the helm of the Bruins.

“They bring varsity experience and a get after work ethic,” said Booker of his returning players.

“It is very early and there is plenty of work to do, but these players are very receptive to our early season practices. We continue to look at all our players to put the best team on the field.”

Newcomers Andre Hurr (OF/ DH) and Anthony Truckenbroad (IF/OF) are challenging for playing time while sophomores Josh Sapp (OF/P), Nick Szcepaniak (IF/OF/P) and Bryant Eustice (C/P/OF) are also vying for varsity

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“If we can work all together and work the little kinks out, in the end we will expect this (team) to be competing at a high level.”

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With a mixture of youth and some experience, Urbanski is hoping his team will be as competitive as they can be and try to play as error free and fundamentally sound as possible while working together and supporting each other.

They are scheduled to open the season Monday, March 23, at home vs. Hall.

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The veteran coach believes the concern is not about the tough teams on the schedule, but more about playing the best baseball they can.

“Pitching and defense is of paramount importance now and throughout the season,” Booker said. “We have increased our number of games and added a few new opponents and are looking forward to being competitive every day.”

The Bruins are tackling the season by conducting a variety of new drills daily and have had an excellent attitude in answering the challenges the coaching staff is giving them be it hitting, fielding, pitching or conditioning drills.

“Our expectations will be very high this year and every year,” said Booker. “We look to improve throughout the season, building momentum towards tournament time and give it our best efforts to win post-season games and

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3/26 - at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

3/27 - Rockridge, 4:30 p.m.

3/30 - at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

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4/15 - LaSalle-Peru, 4:30 p.m.

4/16 - at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4/17 - at Morrison (DH) 4:30 p.m.

4/20 - Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

4/23 - Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

4/25 - Orion, 10 a.m.

4/27 - Newman 4:30 p.m.

4/30 - at Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

5/1 - at Prophetstown (DH) 4:30 p.m.

5/4 - Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

5/9 - Riverdale, 10 a.m.

5/11 - at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

5/16 - Rock Falls (DH) 10 a.m.

5/18 - Regionals, TBA.

championships.”

Booker believes the effort of the players has been outstanding, and they believe they can see what they are trying to accomplish and have gone all in with the hopes of experiencing the state finals.

“Practices have been upbeat and enjoyable. These players work hard and are open to challenges with no egos attached,” said Booker, who will be assisted by Mike Bima, Jim Eustice, SBA grad Bobby Morrow and Ed Mitchell. “My experiences not only at the high school level, but at the professional level (Frontier League), kind of lend themselves to wanting to share them with kids. Being as fortunate as I have been in this great game, it is only fair that we share it with as many kids as possible.

The Bruins hosted a spring training camp last weekend and were fortunate to have more than 150 players participate.

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In regards to the strengths of the team, Urbanski believes the great attitude and the ability to work together will help his team.

Draper, Pohar, Morrow and Lau were major contributors during the course of their sophomore season and will be looked to continue to improve and provide leadership with the two seniors over the course of the season.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

LINDA GALE A/K/A LINDA L. GALE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 13, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AND THIRTYEIGHT (38) OF BRAINARD’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF BUDA, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-EIGHT (38); THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYEIGHT (38) A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 30.15 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), SAID POINT BEING 3.0 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 50.49 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYSEVEN (37), SAID POINT BEING 10.00 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTYSEVEN (37), A DISTANCE OF 10.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS THIRTY-SEVEN (37) AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38), A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING

370 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 422 SOUTH PINE STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-360-003.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts

foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1406037. 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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1406037 Case Number: 14 CH 64 TJSC#: 35-3723 I648907 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611.

I646136 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 28, Mar. 7 and 14, 2015.

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Call Gregory Langford at (240) 401-3150 for more details.

LAND AUCTION STERLING LAND COMPANY & AUCTIONEER GORDON STADE Public Auction will be held on March 18, 2015 at10:00 A.M. Deer Valley Golf Club, 3298 Hoover Road, (Route 40) Deer Grove, IL 204 Total Acres M/L-Fairfield Township, Bureau County.

3 Center Pivot Irrigation systems included Monte Van Kooten Managing Broker-815 718-2244 Ken Duncan Broker-815-631-0558 Auctioneer Gordon Stade 847-514-2853 IL Lic. 441.000397 www.sterlinglandcompany.com

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROSE K. GILLAN ) DECEASED ) No. 2015-P-06 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROSE K. GILLAN Letters of office were issued to WESLEY GILLAN, RR1 BOX 125A, Arlington, IL 61312 As Executor, whose attorney is RICHARD C. FIOCCHI OF BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI, 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET, POSTAL BOX 10, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362, ARDC # 3124313 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, on or before September 7, 2015, 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 4 day of March, 2015.

BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI Attorney Richard C. Fiocchi ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET POSTAL BOX 10 SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 TEL: (815)664-2358 FAX: (815)663-1374 ARDC#: 3124313 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

LANDVIEW APARTMENTS LA MOILLE, ILLINOIS

Housing complex, for persons with very low to moderate income who are 62 years of age or older, disabled regardless of age, is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income.

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13-040719 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JOSHUA L. SONDGEROTH; THE STATE ) OF ILLINOIS; ) CASSANDRA SONDGEROTH; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 18 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 8 in Block 17 in Myrick’s First Addition to Cherry; excepting and reserving, however, the underlying coal and fireclay with mining rights as heretofore conveyed or reserved, in Bureau County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 209 2nd Street, Cherry, IL 61317.

P.I.N. 12-27-352-010.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged

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13-040719 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JOSHUA L. SONDGEROTH; THE STATE ) OF ILLINOIS; ) CASSANDRA SONDGEROTH; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 18 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 209 2nd Street, Cherry, IL 61317.

P.I.N. 12-27-352-010.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

I646136 Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 28, Mar. 7 and 14, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

LINDA GALE A/K/A LINDA L. GALE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 AM on April 13, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 422 SOUTH PINE STREET, BUDA, IL 61314 Property Index No. 14-34-360-003.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1406037. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1406037 Case Number: 14 CH 64 TJSC#: 35-3723 I648907 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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35th Annual 2-Day Spring Consignment Sale

SEVERAL COMPLETEE FARM CLOSEOUTS

3 OR MORE RINGS AT ONE TIME

Rt. 78 South • Annawan, Illinois

Friday, March 20th, 2015

SALE STARTS 8:30 A.M.

12 AUCTIONEERS

STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. WITH SMALL ITEMS & OLDER MACHINERY - 9:30 A.M. REGULAR SALE

TRACTORS, SKID LOADERS, LOADERS & CONSTRUCTION 1995 CIH 9230 Row Crop Special JD 730 gas, restored 1991 CIH 7140, 6450 hrs.

JD 2020 with Loader AC 6060 w/460 Loader JD 2840 AC 7030 1971 JD 3020, Side Console, gas, AC 7060 WF, Dual Outlets, 3 pt. 2600 hrs.

AC D14 JD 3020 Gas with 148 Loader AC D17 & Forks AC D17 w/Loader JD 4010 AC D19 JD 4010 Diesel WF 12 Volt with JD AC WD 46 Loader Agco Allis 8630 JD 4010 LP NF Agco Allis 9635 JD 4020 Case 1270 JD 4020 Diesel Case 2390 JD 4440 Case 530 JD 4560 Front Wheel Assist Case 630 with Loader JD 4630 Case 970 JD 8420 FWA 9000 hrs. 19.9-30 CIH 685 Loader Tractor Front Tires, 18.4 - 46 Rear Tires, CIH 7120 FWA 3pt Quick Hitch, Full Rack Front Farmall 560 Weights Ford 641 w/Loader JD 850 w/Loader Ford 981 Diesel WF PS MH 101 1967 IH 806D with factory cab MM Jet Star w/Loader (2) IH 1066 MM M5 Tractor IH 284 Diesel 1979 White 2-155 IH 414B 1984 White 2-155 Series 3 MFWD IH 424 Tractor 5385 hrs. New Cab Kit with IH 606 with 3pt hitch and 2000 duals and weights loader 1986 White 2-75 Tractor 4WD with IH 706 loader & 3 remotes IH 756 White 2-105 IH 1486 w/Duals White 2-105 Tractor, open station IH 1586 Salvage Tractors IH H LOADERS Agco Farmhand GL520 Loader with bucket w/AC Mounts, Bush Hog QT 3450 Loader, JD 158 Loader with Brackets, NEW Westendorf TA 28 loader w/84” Bucket, Woods Dual 255 Loader w/Spear, Woods Dual 3150, Woods Dual 340 Loader w/IH Brackets CONSTRUCTION Bantam Excavator, 1978 Case 580C Backhoe with Thumb, New Motor 2009, New Rear-end 2013, Rebuilt Inj Pump, 4300 , hrs., Case 1085 Wheel Excavator with 2 buckets, Case 1150B Track Loader, Case 580B Extenda hoe Backhoe, Case 580D , Case DH5 Trencher w/backhoe, FMC Power Ditcher, JD 310 SE Loader Backhoe, JD 450B Crawler Loader, (2) JD 450C Dozer, JD 644A 4WD Loader, Parsons 24” ladder trencher with V-6 Detroit and spare parts, Sidewinder Power Ditcher, Vermeer Trencher, Woods 1050 3pt Backhoe FORKLIFTS AND SKID STEER LOADERS Hyster 35 Forklift, Bobcat S300 Skid Steer ATTACHMENTS Danuser Post Hole Digger, Mini Excavator Buckets, PB 60 Sweeper Broom, Woods 3pt Forklift 48” forks, Lots of Woods Attachments, Several 3pt Box Blades, COMBINES AND HEADS JD 6600 D Combine, 1979 JD 7720 Combine, 1980 JD 7720 Combine, CORN HEADS & PLATFORMS CIH 1020 30ft Grain Head, CIH 1020 20ft Grain Head, CIH 2020 20ft Platform, JD 16ft Platform, MF 864 Corn Head, (2) JD 220 Platform TILLAGE EQUIPMENT SOIL SAVERS & DEEP TILLAGE Glencoe 5 Shank Chisel Plow, Glencoe 11 Shank Soil Saver, Glencoe 18ft Soil Saver, JD 722, 20ft Soil Finisher with Harrow, Kent 24ft Soil Saver, M&W Earth Master 24ft, M&W Earth Master 30ft, White 435 Disc Chisel Plow 12 Shank, 1993 20’ Aerway w/Remlinger direct mount double rolling basket harrow, 150 acres on new tines, all new bearings.

FIELD CULTIVATORS & FINISHERS Brillion 10ft Cultimulcher, DMI 32ft Field Cultivator, DMI 44ft Field Cultivator Double Fold with Harrow, IH 4800 Field Cultivator, McFarlane 32 HDL 8 Bar Harrow, McFarlane 40ft Harrow, Noble 22ft 4 section Wheel Mounted Harrow, (2) Glencoe 30ft Soil Finishers, Remlinger Industries 30ft Hyd, Harrow, Chain-link used on only 20 acres

PLOWS Howard 4 btm Para Plow, IH 60 Pull-Type 4 btm Plow, IH 720 On-land 9 btm Plow, JD 1450 5 btm Plow, JD 2350-2450 7btm Plow,

DISC IH 470 18ft Disc, IH 496, IH 496 24ft Disc, JD 14 BW Disc, JD 330 , Kewanee 1020, 20ftFlat Fold Disc, Kewanee 10ft Wheel Disc, Kewanee 25ft Disc, Salford 30ft RTS, JD 400 Rotary Hoe, Howard Select Tiller GRAIN HANDLING WAGONS (2) DMI Big Little Wagons, Brent 410 Grain Cart, Brent 420 Weigh Cart, Brent 544 Wagon, Brent 610 Grain Cart, DMI 400bu Gravity Wagon, Grain-O-Vator Auger Wagon, Harvest Flow 590 Wagon, Killbros 1195 Grain Cart, Killbros Gravity Wagon on JD Gear, Kinze 600bu Auger Wagon, Pit Express 13” Drive Over Pit, Electric or Hyd AUGERS & DRYERS Feterl 30ft 8” Truck Auger, Mayrath 31ft x 10” Truck Auger with electric mount, Mayrath 60ft Auger, Mayrath 62ft x 8” Auger, Westfield 80ft x 10” Swing away auger, (4) 8ft Wide x 12ft High Grain Bulk Heads TRUCKS AND TRAILERS 1959 Ford F100 , 2001 Ford F450 , 1977 Ford 800 Truck, 1975 Ford 8000 Rollback Cat 3208 Engine, Automatic, 22ft Bed, Winch, New Tires, 1997 Chevy K 2500 4x4, 350, AT, DMI Bumper, GN hitch NEW TRAILERS 2014 Load Trail 102x30 HD Gooseneck 25ft Flat, 5ft Self-Clean Dove, 3 Flip-over Ramps, 2015 Load Trail 83”x14ft Dump Trailer, 2015 Load Trail 83”x18ft Tandem Car Hauler, 2015 Load Trail 81.5”x20ft Tandem Tilt-bed Trailer, 2015 Load Trail 83.5’x16ft Tilt-deck Gravity Trailer, Bestway Retriever Hitch 2 pt., Bestway Retriever Hitch with drawbar storage LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT\SPREADERS & SHREDDERS Gehl 312 Side Discharge Spreader, Hesston S390 Manure Spreader, IH 500 Series Manure Spreader, JD 33 Spreader, LMT 3350 Liquid Manure Spreader w/4 Knife Rear Mount Toolbar, NH 155 Spreader, (2) NH 242 Grinder Mixers, NI 3622 Spreader, Bearcat Hammer Mill Grinder Mixer, Gehl 125 Mixer Grinder, IH 1500 Grinder Mixer, BHC 2000 Stalk Chopper w/1000 PTO 8 Row, (2) H&S Feeder Wagon w/sides, NI Stalk Shredder 4 Row, Sun Master Stalk Shredder 6 Row, UFT 6 Row Stalk Shredder PLANTERS, DRILLS, SPRAYERS SPRAYERS 2007 Bestway FP III 1850 gal, 90ft Boom, Norak Boom Height Control, Michelin Tires, Like New, w/ 450 Controller, 2006 Bestway FPIII 1600 gal, 90ft Boom, Raven 450 Controller, 2005 Bestway FPIII 1200 gal, 80ft Boom, Foamer Marker w/ 450 Controller, 2004 Bestway FPIII 1200 gal w/80ft Boom, Raven 450 Controller, Bestway 1000 gal 60ft Boom, Blumhardt 3pt 80ft Boom with Foamer Marker, Demco 500 gal Pick-up Sprayer w/60ft Boom, Hardi 500 gal , 45ft Boom Sprayer, Home made Self-Propelled Sprayer 1000 gal, 90ft Boom, Progressive 1000gal Sprayer with 60ft boom & monitor, Top Air 1000gal 60ft Boom Sprayer with Foam Marker, Top Air 1100 gal Sprayer, New 12/16 Row Double Fold NH3 on 30” Strip Till Spacing, Raven Accuflow NH3 System that is Raven 440 Monitor Ready, Yetter Coulter & Closing Wheels on C-Shank & Knives, 2008 Case IH 2800 Applicator, II Knife ground driven pump, excellent condition.

PLANTERS 2010 CIH 1250 24Row 30” Spacing, Bulk Fill with Scale, Insecticide, Accu-Row Shut Off, Yetter Row Cleaners, Row Markers, Pneumatic Down Pressure, Case 16Row Vertical Rear Fold Planter, IH 800 12Row No-til Folding Planter, insect boxes with monitor, JD 495A 4Row Planter, 1982 JD 7000 8 Row 36” w/No-Til and JD 200 Monitor, JD 7000, 12 Row Planter, JD 7000 NoTil 8Row 36” with Yetter No-Til Coulters and Yetter Trash Whippers Liquid Fert with Kelderman Wing fold, Kinze 2600 16Row Interplant Planter, White 6180 Planter 12 Row 30” spacing, CIH 1250 24 Row 30” Early Riser, JD 17Row 15” Soybean Planter with Kinze Bean Meter and Monitor, Friesen 110 bu. Seed Tender on Trailer.

FARM SALE #1 1973 JD 4520 Tractor 9240 hrs., 1975 JD 4230 Tractor 5870 hrs., 1982 JD 6620 Combine 4695 hrs., 1999 ASV 4520 Track Skid 2480 hrs., 20ft IH Vibra Shank Field Cultivator, 4 - 300 bu Gravity Wagons, 4 Row Down Corn Reel, 4 Section Harrow on Cart, Case 18ft Disc with Notched Blades on Front, Farmhand 258 Loader with JD Mounts, Hardi 800 gal Sprayer with Hiniker Monitor and Flow Control, HD Dual Axle Steel Deck Scrapping Trailer, Hiniker 24ft Flat Fold Field Cultivator, Homemade Head Cart, JD 15ft 3pt Rotary Hoe, JD 216 Platform, JD 443 Corn Head with JD Poly, JD 9ft 3pt Sickle Mower, Rhino 10ft Pull-type Mower, White 5100 Planter 8 Row NF Fold Conversion FARM SALE #2 1978 Ford F700 Grain Truck with new motor, Case Disc Chisel, Danuser 3pt Post Hole Digger, Hiniker 1120 Field Cultivator, IH 494 Disc, JD 1508 Batwing Mower, JD 216 Platform, JD 4640, Axle Duals 5500 hrs., JD 6140 MFWD 400 hrs., JD 643 Corn Head with poly, JD 6620 Titan II Side Hill 4x4, JD 7000 6Row Planter, JD BW Disc, JD MX 7 Cutter, JD5205 with Loader, M&W Earth Master Ripper & Twine Wrap, Vermeer 605H Round Baler, Vermeer 605K Round Baler, Net & Twine Wrap, Vermeer 605L Round Baler RAKES AC PTO Rake, IH 35 Hay Rake, JD 672 Rake, NH 256 Rake, Sitrex 10 Wheel Rake, Vermeer WR20 Hay Rake

DRILLS MOWER CONDITIONERS CIH 540 Grain Drill, Great Plains No-til 15ft Drill, JD 10ft Drill with Grass Seed Attachment, CIH CIH 8330 Haybine 9ft windrower, JD 1209, NH 499 12ft Hay Bine, NI 5109 , NI Pull540 Grain Drill 20ft Soybean Special 15”Rw SPI Seed Meter with Yetter Cart, JD 8250 10ft Grain Type Hay Crimper Drill, Brillion 6ft Seeder, 10ft EZ Spreader, Trigg Spreader MOWERS, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK GATORS, 4 WHEELERS & RECREATION Hesston 10 Stack Hand, IH 1300 3pt 7ft Mower, JD 507 Gyro Mower, JD 8ft 3pt Rotary 2007 Roketa Scooter, 2007 Wildfire Scooter, 2008 Hanma 3-Wheel Motorcycle, 2008 Shreike Mower, JD Sickle Mower, NH 616 Disc Mower, Prokut 6ft Mower, Rhino F4-15 Batwing Scooter, JD 4X2 TS Gator Power Pump, JD 6x4 Gator, JD TX Gator UTV, Kahati 250 Scooter, Mower, Woods 114 8ft Pull-Type Mower, Woods 3180 15ft Batwing Mower, Woods RM Kymco 150 4-Wheeler, Kubota 900 ATV 306 3pt Mower, Woods C80 3pt Mower HAY EQUIPMENT, MOWERS, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Over 500 Pieces Many planter parts, Misc. no-till coulters, Misc. Shop Tools, Misc. Tires, Wheels, and BALERS 1992 Gehl 1850 Round Baler, 1992 Gehl 2960 Round Baler, CIH 8460 Round Baler Twine Ties, Weights, Ramps, 12” Discharge PTO Centrifugal Pump, Many 6 - 7 & 8ft Blades, Gehl 1500 Round Baler, JD 336 Square Baler, JD 500 Round Baler, JD 566 Round Baler, Net Air Compressors, Mi-T-M Equipment New or Factory Service with Warranty, 6 Cold water Pressure Washers, 2 6000Watt Generators, 4 Gas Powered Air Compressors, Gas Powered Generator & Compressor Combo

Saturday, March 21st, 2015

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Over 250 Pieces Assorted nursery stock, Outdoor Luminary Lights, Barn Siding, 10 Rolls Woven Wire, 5”x8ft Treated Fence Posts, 6”x8ft Treated Fence Posts, Hedge Posts various sizes, New steel, all sizes, 16ft Steel Gates, Corner Braces, Assorted Hand Tools, Wrenches, Screw Drivers, Pipe Wrenches, Hand Saws, Several Bench Vices, Hydraulic Hose Crimping Machine, Boxes of Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses , Parts Washer, Bachtold Weed Mower, 3 - Franklin Automated Heated Cattle Waterers, NEW Slop Gates, Many 16ft Hog Panels, 4 Round 60bu Hog Feeders, Hay Rack Tops, New fence posts, Approx.

200 steel posts plus feeders, Many more gates, posts, feeders of all makes, and sizes, Several Hay Racks of Misc. Tools - Etc. TRAILERS 16ft Car Hauler, 16ft Steel Deck Car Hauler, 16ft Tandem Axle Car Hauler, 1982 WY Frame Flatbed Trailer, 1995 Homemade Trailer, 2000 Homemade 30ft Gooseneck, 2013 Load Trail Car Hauler, JD Implement Trailer, Pace American Enclosed Trailer, Tri-Axle 30ft x 8ft Gooseneck, VEHICLES (50 Units) 2000 Ford F150, 2001 Ford F450, 2001 Dodge Dakota 25,000

REPOSSESSION SALE 2013 XL Specialized 53ft Detachable Flatbed Trailer with Aluminum pullouts, Hyd Dovetail, Spread Axle, 2 Protech Toolboxes, GVWR 88,310, 1996 Peterbilt Semi, Cab over, 15 speed Fuller, 16 Internal Gauges, Dual Chrome Stacks, Cat 3406 Engine, 260” Wheel Base, 11R24.5 Tires, 831,660 Miles, 1998 TrailEze 48ft Flatbed Trailer with Winch & 8ft Dovetail Dual Axle, Air Ride, 1986 359 Classic Peterbilt Semi, 20 Digital Gauges, 15 Speed Fuller Trans, 3406B Cat Engine, 60” Walk-in Bunk, Dual Chrome Stacks, 260” Wheel Base, immaculate Condition 64,962 Miles, 2012 Bobcat T770 2 speed Skid Steer, AM/FM Radio, Power Bobtach Dual ISO, H Controls 610 Hours, 1991 IH Semi, Day Cab, PT for Dump Trailer, Cat 3176 Engine Super 9 Speed Fuller Trans, Bendix Cruise Control 253,846 Miles, 2 - 1985 Timpte 40ft Hopper Bottom Trailer with roll Tarp GVWR 65,000, 2002 Mack Vision Semi, Fuller 13 Speed Trans, 460 Mack Engine 729,799 Miles, 2003 Wilson Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer with Roll Tarp , Model DWH500 Air Suspension, 1987 GMC Sierra 3500 Dump Truck with Snow Plow Hitch only, 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 197,582 Miles, 2001 Ford F650 Super Duty Cab & Chassis 129,721 Miles, 2000 Chevrolet 2500 Truck, Utility Box, 333,415 Miles, 1995 Chevrolet 30 Van, no seat or cowling 83,820 Miles, 1993 Ford F150 Truck with Fuel Tank 209,717 Miles, 1990 GMC Venture 2500 Van 128,832 Miles, IH 856 WF Tractor, McCormick WD 9 Tractor, Polaris Ranger HD800 EFI, Case 580C , 2WD Loader, Extend hoe, (4) 200bu Gravity Wagon, AC Big Ten Mower with Tiller, AC Pull-Type Combine - All Crop Harvester, Antique 3 btm Plow, Brent CPC 5 Shank Disc Ripper, Bulk Seed Auger, CIH Loader Bale Spear, Commercial Parts Washer, Diamond K Mfg. Skid Loader Hyd Hitch, DMI 300bu Wagon, DMI Coulter Champ, EZ Flow 280bu Gravity Wagon, Farmall 560 Diesel Tractor, Farmall 400 Tractor, Farmall 450 Tractor, Farmall Super M Tractor, Ford 3600 Tractor, Gehl 1500 Round Baler, Gleaner K Combine with 14ft Grain Head, Graham 8ft 7 Shank Chisel, IH 2 btm Plow, IH 2 Row Planter, IH 400 Diesel Tractor with Belt Pulley, IH 460 Diesel Utility Tractor, IH 550 5 btm Plow, IH 642, 4btm Rollover Plow, IH 706 Tractor, NF Year-a-round Cab, IH A WF Tractor, IH Cub Tractor with Mower, JD 110 Mower no deck, JD Auger Wagon, JD Wheel Loader w/boom, Kasco 6ft 3 Bar Harrow, Krause 14ft Disc Mod 4, Landpride AFM 4011 Groomer Mower, MM D Corn Sheller , MM M602 Tractor, NH 268 Square Baler, Oliver 88 Row Crop Tractor with side sheets, Oliver 880 Tractor, Progressive Field Cultivator with Tank, R65 Ditch Witch, Rhino 172 Rotary Mower, Scarifier Kuntz Hydr Box Blade, Schuler 175 Cycle Mix Wagon, scale, Schwartz 191 Feed Wagon, Skid Loader Pallet Forks 48” Hyd, Smyth Head Cart, Woods XT184 Mower

mile, 2005 Dodge 1500 SLT 4x4, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 2000 Cadillac Fully Loaded, 1993 Chevrolet C1500, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 2002 Chevrolet Venture Sport Van, 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Van, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1995 GMC Yukon, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager Van, 1996 Chrysler Town & Country Sport Van, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer ANTIQUES (100 Pieces) (2) Ford Majors, 1950 AC WD , 1953 AC WD , AC 2 row Planter, 3pt hitch & metal boxes, AC B, AC CA, AC WC, AC WD, AC XT190, Case 2 btm Plow, Case CC Tractor, Farmall Super C, IH 2 btm Plow, JD A, JD 2 Row 3pt Cultivator, JD 8ft Horsedrawn Disc, JD 430T, LeRoi Gas Power Unit, McCormick Dearing Threshing Machine, MM Z Tractor, NH 77 Square Baler with Wisconsin Engine, Oliver 70, Oliver 88, Wooden Steel Wheel Wagon, Many Old Plows, Discs, & Antique Items

LAWN & GARDEN OVER 500 PEICES Ariens 28” Snow Blower 2-stage 10hp, Bobcat/Ransom Commercial 13HP 36” Walk-Behind Gear Drive Tiller, JD 47 Snow Blower for 400 Series, JD 47 Snow Blower for New 500 Series, JD 54” Snow Blade, Ferris/Derby/Simplicity

STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. Machinery not sold Friday & Hayrack Items)

Morgan Front deck 61” 20hp twin Briggs Engine Electric Lift, Grasshopper 721 Lawn Mower, MF/Simplicity 2617H Hand Hydro 17hp Briggs Engine 44” deck, Simplicity Regent GREEN BAY PACKERS edition 16hp Engine Foot Hydro 44 “ Deck with, Turbo Twin Bagger System, Bush Hog ZT2200 Front Mount Mower, Craftsman LT1000 w/42” deck, Cub Cadet LT 1040 w/42” deck, Cub Cadet LT 1050 w/50” deck, Dixon 2TR 442 Zero Turn, Dixon 2TR 450 Zero Turn, Exmark Lazer Z w/48” deck, Ferris 1000 Zero Turn, Ford CM 224 4x4 Front Mount with 60” deck, JD 165, JD 175, JD 185 with single Kawasaki Engine and 38” deck, JD 212, JD 300 with Tiller Parts, JD 316 with Tiller, JD 318 w/48” deck, JD 320 w/48” deck, JD 332 Diesel Tractor Hand Hydro Drive w/48” Deck, JD 322 w/48” deck, JD 325 Tractor w/48” deck and snow plow, JD 325 w/48” deck, JD 345 w/54” deck, JD 400 w/60” deck & 3pt, JD 420 w/60” deck, JD 4210 W/60” deck, 4x4, Hydro, JD 425 w/48” deck, JD 425 w/54” deck, JD 425 Tractor with 54” deck and snow blade Kawasaki Liquid Cool Engine, JD 425 w/60” deck, JD 445 w/54” deck, JD 445 w/60” deck, JD 455 w/54” deck, JD 475 w/54” deck, JD 485 w/62” deck, JD 737 w/60” deck, JD 820A w/60” deck, JD 850A w/72” deck, JD F935 Diesel w/72” deck, JD GT 225 w/40” deck, JD GT

TERMS & CONDITIONS (Important, please read):

275 w/48” deck & tiller, JD GX 335, JD L 110, JD L120 Mower, JD LA 145, JD LT 133, JD LT 160, JD LT155 w/38” deck, JD LX 188, JD LX 277, JD LX 279, JD LX176, JD SST18 18hp w/48” deck, JD STX 30, JD STX 46, JD SX 75, JD X320 w/48” deck, JD X360 W/48” deck, JD X534 w/54” deck, JD X540 w/48” deck, JD X720 w/62” deck, JDSTX38 Hydro, Scag Turf Tiger 72” deck, 2005 Simplicity Broadmoor Foot Hydro 16hp Twin Briggs Engine 44” deck, AC AWS (Simplicity) 23hp Twin Briggs Engine and 46” deck - Ag Tires, Simplicity 725 Tractor Gear Old - no deck, Simplicity Broadmoor 16hp, Simplicity Broadmoor 16hp Twin Briggs Foot Hydro 38” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor 20hp w/44” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor 20hp w/52” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor Foot Drive Hydro Twin Briggs 18hp 50” Deck, Simplicity Broadmoor Foot Hydro 16HP Brings Twin Engine 44” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor Hand Hydro 14HP Twin Briggs Engine with 38” deck, Simplicity Regent 12hp w/36” deck, Simplicity Regent 16hp w/44” deck, (2) Simplicity Regent 18hp w/38” deck, Simplicity Regent 20hp w/38” deck, Simplicity Sovereign 48” deck with tiller, Simplicity Zero Turn w/50” deck, Toro 5400D Reel Master, Woods 6180 Zero Turn

All items subject to prior sale - nothing will be sold two days prior to sale. Consignments are welcome any time, but will be closed after the lot is full or at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, whichever comes first. Hatzer & Nordstrom Equipment will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. All tires, tanks, fuel barrels, and a few other items must be saleable or you will be asked to take them back home. Titles must accompany vehicles at consignment time. Some tractors will be mixed with machinery. Trucking is available. Parking is limited to one side of the street near dealership, come early. Consignors’ checks will be ready on April 3rd. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY April 15th.

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Spring fun at the fairgrounds Events at the Bureau County Fairgrounds are full of fun for the whole family. There are a lot of events coming up, so be sure to check our Facebook page or our fair web page to be sure you’re not missing anything.

Saturday, March 14, is the huge winter garage sale at the fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a bargain-hunters delight. All three buildings will be full of everything from baby clothes to furniture and antiques. There are more than 80 selling spaces full of treasures.

Admission is free, but we do ask for a donation of non-perishable food or paper products for our local food pantry.

The next huge garage sale will be held on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, for the 10th annual “More on 34” 100mile garage sale event.

Hundreds of shoppers travel to the fairgrounds and all up and down Route 34 looking for garage sale bargains each year. The fairgrounds will have indoor and outdoor selling spaces available.

Spaces are being reserved now. This is a great opportunity to reach a large shopping crowd, especially if you live out in the country where people wouldn’t normally travel to.

There are a couple more opportunities to sell your “stuff” at the fairgrounds coming up. The second Sunday flea market will be held on Sunday, April 12.

A new event called Stuff Your Trunk will be held on Saturday, May 16. Fill up your trunk and come out to the fairgrounds on Saturday morning. Bring a table or lay out some blankets on the ground and sell your stuff. It’s only a $20 fee to sell that day. Guys can get their guns and ammo at the Sauk Trail Gun Show on March 28 and 29. This will be the last gun show until October.

After a quick clean up, the fairgrounds will host another event on Saturday night.

Doors will open for the Princeton Tiger Baseball Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Test your brain power and see how much trivial knowledge you really have. Admission is $10 per person, and the winners will take home $300 for first, $200 for second and $100 for third place. For tickets, call Pete at 815-228-9572.

The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild bi-annual Quilt Show “Victorian Attic” will be held on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22.

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Come out and see the beautifully stitched works of art. There will be over 200 quilts judged and then hung for display throughout the show. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, and children under 12 are free. You can have your family quilts appraised by a certified appraiser, buy fabric and patterns, see antique bed turning and even have your scissors sharpened. Four-H Federation will have a lunch stand in the building both days.

If you have been to any events in the exhibit halls at the fairgrounds lately, you may have noticed that the sound system in the buildings isn’t very good at all.

There will be a fundraiser to upgrade the sound system on Sunday, April 19 called A Tribute to George Strait performed by the Branson, Mo., duet of Gordy & Debbie.

The musical show will begin at 6 p.m. in the fairgrounds exhibit hall. Your $15 ticket includes refreshments and a terrific musical show by the Duet Musical Group of the Year for Branson. Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-872-4453 or stop out at the fairgrounds garage sale concession stand Saturday to pick them up in person.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, when the tickets for the 160th annual Bureau County Fair go on sale. Come out and stand in line for the best seats for concerts by 38 Special on Thursday, Aug. 26, and Lonestar and JoDee Messina on Friday, Aug. 27.

You will also be able to order tickets online again this year. Other fair events will include a Draft Horse Pull, Kachunga the Alligator wrestler, livestock and horse shows, a roving robot, a huge carnival, commercial and fine arts displays and much, much more!

See www.bureaucountyfair.com for updates. We can’t wait to see you at the 160th annual Bureau County Fair.

Kathy Costerisan is a representative for the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

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Wednesday, March 11, Princeton High School (PHS) hosted “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.” FFA students Luke Schultz (from left), a sophomore; Jacob Bickett, a junior; and Cole Wright, a sophomore, sit atop Bickett’s tractor while on their lunch break outside PHS. According to the boys, the downside of driving a tractor to school is it makes it near impossible to sneak out for lunch.

Munson Hybrids names Fehlhafer as district sales manager GALESBURG — Munson Hybrids announced Feb. 25 the addition of Tommy Fehlhafer as a new district sales manager. Fehlhafer will be servicing the Princeton area.

Fehlhafer spent 33 and one-half years with the FS system in Iowa and Illinois, with his last four years as logistics and product manager at the Hennepin terminal.

“The hybrids Munson brings to the farmer are

incredibly competitive – at the top of the trials. and I like the challenge of starting from scratch in a brand new territory for Munson,” according to Fehlhafer. “I get the opportunity to introduce high performing Munson seed to farmers in Bureau, Lee, Marshall and Putnam counties in Illinois.”

“This is an exciting time for Munson. We continue to invest in experienced and knowledgeable per-

sonnel to bring personalized and localized seed selection to farmers,” said Cliff Lane, director of sales advancement.

“We are thrilled to have Tommy’s talent and commitment to agriculture to ensure the farmer is offered the best seed for success.”

To learn more about Munson Hybrids, call 888-813-SEED (888-8137333) or visit www.munsonhybrids.com.

Putnam County Conservation District to hold hunter safety class PUTNAM — Putnam County Conservation District will host a two-day spring hunter safety program. This will be the only

free hunter safety class of the year.

The first session of the course is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The second

class will be presented from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11. You must attend both classes.

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Lake Senachwine Conservation Area in Putnam, just off Route 29. Anyone taking the class should bring a sack lunch and drink. Students

must be able to read and comprehend information.

There is limited space available. Class space is reserved for the first 30 peo-

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