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Caution: Road work ahead!

Bureau County announces road projects for 2016

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Highway Department is revving up for the 2016 road construction season.

There will be a variety of projects taking place between mid spring and late fall.

The most significant project will be the $1.3 million Backbone Road bridge replacement project. As previously reported, work is expected to begin in April, weather permitting.

Backbone Road over Bureau Creek, just west of Prince-

ton, will be closed for six months, and motorists will have to seek posted detours.

Other bridge replacement projects scheduled this summer include the Milo Township bridge on 1225 East Street over Fox Creek. The project is expected to begin in August and last about two month. The project has yet to be bid out, however will be 80 percent federally-funded, 10 percent funded by the county and the last 10 percent funded by the township.

Bureau County Engineer John Gross confirmed there won’t be any detours posted as township roads are lightly traveled, however, residents in the area will be notified of the project.

The other bridge replacement project will be the Bureau/ Henry County Line in Neponset Township over West Fork Spoon River. The project is expected to begin in July and last two months. This project has yet to be bid out, as well, however 80 percent of the project will be covered by the Township Bridge Program, which are state township bridge funds. The other 20 percent will be split between Henry and Bureau counties as the bridge falls on the county line.

The highway department also plans to resurface 3.2 miles of Angling Road from Route 34 to County High-

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Coleman: ‘We will get noticed’ EDCNCI seats board

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

The Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois (EDCNCI) has officially sat its board of directors and will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, March 23, in Peru.

Board members were elected to represent Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties, along with the private sector.

Representing Bureau County is Keith Cain and Debb Ladgenski. Representing Putnam County is Kevin Coleman. Representing LaSalle County is Jill Bernal, Robert Eschbach and Don Finley. Representing the private sector is Scott Stavrakas, Steve Aubry, Jim Riley, Steve Nelson, Joni Hunt, Brad Bruins and Dan Aussem.

At the first meeting, board members will have a chance to get to know one another and will elect officers for the board including chair and vice chair. According to Coleman, each officer will hold a two-year term.

The rest of the board will hold a three-year term.

A lottery will take place to avoid members leaving the board at once.

The EDCNCI Board will also soon be looking to hire a recruiter to begin its search for an executive director, who will be in charge of making contacts with businesses all over the U.S. and beyond to see about bringing them to North Central Illinois. Coleman said it’s his hope that person will

be hired and working for the group no later than this fall.

Cain, who was appointed by the Bureau County Board to serve on the EDCNCI, is looking forward to representing the Bureau County area and hopes the board can become unified.

“Any kind of industry in this region will help everyone, and I think this will be a good way to get us all together,” he said.

Cain pointed out how the board is not only made up of governmental representation, but also local businesses from the private sector, which puts a broader perspective on the area.

“What is best for certain locations will be what we promote for that area …If we can all work together as a group, I think it just makes a lot bigger statement,” he said. “A lot of people have invested good money into this.”

Coleman, who was appointed by the Putnam County Board, has been apart of the EDCNCI since before its inception. Coleman was a part of the planning process when EDCNCI was just an idea, and he sat on the interim board before being elected to the board of directors.

To see how the organization has grown in the last year and one half, he said it’s been “fantastic.”

“Forming the board is another hurdle we’ve gotten over in the planning stages,” he said.

For Coleman, the

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Flipped out in Sheffield Pancakes with all the fixings was the theme of the day on Sunday, March 13, as the annual Sheffield Knights of Columbus Father Peter E. Hand Council No. 4537 held its annual pancake and sausage breakfast at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Pictured are Jamie Oberle (left) and Joe Hasbrook behind the pancake griddle, flipping the popular flapjacks for all who attended.

The chorus of change Freedom House introduces coalition to decrease abusive activity

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — If only a few people speak up against an unjust cause, they may be easily drowned out in the commotion. If many voices join together, though, the sound becomes a song that supersedes ignorance and clarifies uncertainty.

Freedom House, a domestic violence shelter in Princeton, is taking a vocal stand against sexual and domestic violence. They are inviting others to join in by introducing their Voices Against Violence coalition. Melanie Whitmer, Freedom House sexual violence advocate, said the coalition is an opportunity for forward-thinking and honest discussions.

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“Voices Against Violence is still in the very early stages, but it will allow our community to network together and raise awareness in all five counties,” Whitmer said, noting the Freedom House serves to protect victims in Putnam, Bureau, Stark, Henry and Marshall Counties.

“We’re looking for men and women who will give as they can rather than expecting a huge commitment.”

Whitmer said the plan is for quarterly meetings with professionals and individuals from all enterprises and walks of life. A person of any age or background can learn what to look for and understand what areas need work in preventing violent interactions with children, spouses, friends or strangers.

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Participants of the second annual Sham Rock and Roll Pub Crawl for the Pantry stand in front of Red’s in Sheffield prior to setting off their pub crawl, which eventually raised more than $3,500 for the food pantry. In the center of the photo committee member Lisa Aber (left) hands a check to Bureau County Food Pantry co-Director Mary Lanham.

Sham Rock and Roll Pub Crawl yields more than $3,500 Event benefits Western Bureau County Food Pantry

By Terri Simon news@bcrnews.com

SHEFFIELD — The event was light-hearted and tons of fun, but the reasoning behind it benefited a serious cause, as the second annual Sham Rock and Roll Pub Crawl for the Pantry brought in $3,598.50 for the Western Bureau County Food Pantry.

Organized by Lisa Aber, Toni Pickard, Annette Carper and Nancy Carper, participants board a bus that goes to a tavern in each of the five towns served by the food pantry — Sheffield, Buda, Manlius, Neponset and Mineral. Each tavern donated canned goods and collected monetary donations for the Pantry; the winner this year that collected the most was the Buda Bar.

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way 19, east of Dover, in late spring. The road will remain open to traffic during the project, however there will be flaggers on site. Gross said motorists should expect some traffic delays, road congestion and take into account extra travel time if taking that path. The project cost totals $370,000. At the county board meeting

on Tuesday, March 8, the board agreed to appropriate $74,000 in federal aid matching funds to the project. The remaining $296,000 will be covered by federal funds.

Also on the agenda this summer with be the resurfacing of 5.1 miles of Arlington Road from Route 34 to Route 89. This route will also remain open to motorists during construction, however travelers should expect

The event finished up at Brothers Pub in Sheffield, where there was an auction of many items, all donated by local businesses and individuals. Auctioneer Bob Johnson donated his time to auction off the items. There was also a prize given out for the best Irish costume, which was won by Greg Leadley. The evening finished up with a performance by Windjam playing at the Pub. “I am always amazed and heartened by the generosity of the businesses and individuals in our small communities,” said Western Bureau County Food Pantry co-Director Mary Lanham. “People have a lot of fun at this event ... the bus ride is a hoot! There were prizes given out during the ride from tavern to tavern and a lot of shenanigans on the bus! The auction is great. There are really nice prizes, and people are so generous in

road congestion and some traffic delays. The project cost totals $1,045,000. On March 8, the county board also agreed to appropriate $209,000 in federal aid matching funds for this project. The remaining $836,000 will be covered by federal funds.

The county will also be working on Ottville Road, also known as the Peru-Princeton Road, outside of Seatonville. The project, which is expected

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to be underway late this summer, will consist of realigning two of the four curves along the road.

Gross confirmed it will be the most eastern and western curves along the route.

He said there has been some accident history on Ottville Road, therefore the project is meant to help make a more smooth transition along the curves.

The project has yet to be bid out. Gross said the county has been work-

their bids.”

Taverns participating were Red’s and Brothers in Sheffield, Beulah’s in Manlius, the Buda Bar, the Neponset Oasis and the Wagon Wheel in Mineral.

While the food pantry does not sponsor this event, the entity is continually amazed and appreciative of the four ladies who plan the fundraiser.

“They do an awesome job,” Lanham said. “They design the T-shirts, get the bus rented, pick up canned goods in each bar, contact all the businesses and pick up the auction baskets, decorate the auction room and are responsible for collecting all the monetary donations along the route. It’s a lot of work, but they make it look like fun!”

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ing on purchasing some land easements in order to proceed with the project. Also, utility relocations are necessary for this project, as there are natural gas lines in the way of the curve realignments.

Gross said the county will be able to use local forces on much of the project, which will help cut down the final cost of updating the curves.

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Room to maneuver Douglas faculty deals with tight academic parameters

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Community members took a tour of Douglas Elementary School on Tuesday, March 8, as part of the ongoing Master Plan community engagement initiative.

Princeton Elementary School (PES) Superintendent Tim Smith began the tour by explaining the cafeteria is multi-dimensional — as is every other room in the building. Douglas houses preschool and kindergarten students, so avoiding hazards is a prime necessity for children’s safety.

A room at the end of the cafeteria was originally designed to house lawnmowers and snowblowers, yet has been transitioned to a special education room.

Principal Bob Bima noted there will be situations next year requiring expansion of space for unique students, so they’ll have to get creative with their approach.

Smith said the district becomes responsible for children as young as 3 from the Early Intervention program, and if the population increased, the services must increase accordingly, regardless the availability of actual classrooms.

“We could take the computer lab and put it on a cart, but 5 year olds carrying devices from cart to desk is not a good recipe,” Smith said, adding sometimes bad options are the only ones available.

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During a tour of Douglas Elementary School Tuesday, March 8, Princeton Elementary School Superintendent Tim Smith (back left) joined Principal Bob Bima (center) in explaining to community members how the Master Plan initiative can provide improvements within the district. streets, Bima said parking — both before and after school — can be a nightmare at Douglas, and Smith encouraged brave citizens to come see the reality of congestion during those times.

There’s equipment in the hallway, “storage” stacks in the classrooms and lockers being shared by students.

As Bima mentioned, storage in any district building is at a premium, so much that boiler rooms become bookshelves and hallways become instructional headquarters.

Bathroom pipes are rotted out and the boiler has split three times in two years, but Smith said these community discussions are so important to the district they delay $100,000 restorations to see which way the public is leaning.

“It all comes down to efficiency,” Smith said.

“We have time constraints

“It all comes down to efficiency.

We have time constraints to meet federal guidelines, but that creates distractions in the environment which aren’t good for our kids.”

Princeton Elementary School District Superintendent Tim Smith to meet federal guidelines, but that creates distractions in the environment which aren’t good for our kids.”

The overcrowding in the schools in the district may continue, but the children still enter the hallways each day with youthful enthusiasm. Artwork fills the walls and laughter the playgrounds, so Smith, Bima and others are not asking people to empty out their thin wallets, but to truly

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“My eyes were opened to Douglas when I brought some Buddy Bags in,” said PES Board member Mark Frank, who knows involvement leads to understanding. “Please come and see the condition of the buildings before you say there is no need for expansion.”

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PRINCETON — Join the W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts of America to learn about the impact scouting has on today’s Illinois Valley youth from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Galleria Banquet and Convention Center in Princeton. Keynote speaker Major General Scott L. Thoele (Ret.) will be in attendance.

The breakfast is chaired

by Princeton Police Chief Tom Root.

Proceeds from the Princeton Founders Patrol Breakfast will go to provide support and services to the more than 1,100 youth and their families who participate in scouting programs in Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties.

To reserve your spot, contact Danielle Easton at 309-673-6136, ext.

138, or danielle.easton@ scouting.org no later than Tuesday, March 15.

There is no ticket price to attend; reservations are required, and donations are strongly encouraged.

About Thoele: Major General Scott L. Thoele, US Army, recently retired after

Maj. Gen. Scott L. Thoele having served 35 years at all levels of command. He has served as the Deputy Commanding General Reserve Component, U.S. Army Forces Command (Ft. Bragg, N.C.) and as the Deputy Commanding General – Army National Guard at the Combined Arms Center, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Thoele is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, receiving a master’s degree in strategic studies. He is a highly decorated officer with many awards and decorations from numerous combat tours and assignments worldwide. He currently resides in Quincy, where he is the internal audit manager for First Bankers Trust Co.

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friends or strangers.

“The community will be encouraged to attend, with the more people showing up the better,” Whitmer said, indicating a survey will be sent out into the community to get feedback from unique citizens about this important subject. “All professional departments might see things completely different, from health to drug use to social and economic circumstances.”

The Freedom House has contacted the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley, area sheriff departments, local hospitals and countless others in spreading the word with the volume cranked. The problem exists in this area as much as any other, Whitmer said, and education will be provided through “Take Back the Night” events — April 6 in Henry and Kewanee, and April 13 in Princeton — as Freedom House works to provide what its name implies to those in greatest need.

“Someone who’s never been exposed to sexual violence might not think it’s a big deal, but we see why abuse is happening and what it does to people,” she said, stating the stigma needs to be removed from sexual and domestic violence so solutions can be clearly heard.

“We all have a voice, and we need to be able to get together to stop it and better serve our community.”

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Voices against violence survey

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Melanie Whitmer, sexual violence advocate at Freedom House, said the following survey will be administered to the public to help clarify the most prevalent problems as pinpointed by members of the public.

Is sexual violence a significant problem in your community?

• Yes • No • Unsure How much does sexual violence impact your community?

• A great deal of impact • A lot of impact • A moderate amount of impact • A little impact • Not any impact at all Who is most likely to be the perpetrator?

• Spouse • Stranger • Boyfriend/girlfriend • Acquaintance • Family member What is the prevalence of sexual violence in your community in a 12-month period?

• 0 to 5 victims • 5 to 10 victims • 10 plus victims How will this coalition benefit our five county service area in prevention of sexual violence?

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From Page 1 EDCNCI has the potential to bring industry and jobs to the area to benefit the economy and people of North Central Illinois.

He explained how many metropolitan areas around North Central Illinois have an economic development council who works to attract industry and business into their area, while the North Central Illinois area has remained unrepresented by any council.

He said the work of the EDCNCI will now be able to compete for that industry with the surrounding metropolitan area.

“One of the things we don’t have is a large town like Peoria or Bloomington, but our three counties do represent over 150,000 people. By joining the counties together, our representation becomes that much greater,” he said, adding the EDCNCI is a great asset for smaller communities who could never afford economic development.

The North Central Illinois area is the perfect spot for any kind of industry, according to Coleman. The region provides any kind of transportation needed for business including two interstates heading north, south, east and west; also there is a river, railroad, natural gas, power and more.

“Everything is in our three-county region for what may be needed for industry. By not having an economic development council talking with firms looking to build or expand their businesses —we’re not being noticed,” he said. “If we have people out there working on our behalf, we will get noticed.”

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Princeton Police to host Citizens Police Academy PRINCETON — Want to learn more about how the Princeton Police Department operates?

On Tuesday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m., the Princeton Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will again be open to Princeton residents 21 years of age or older.

The class will meet every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for a 10-week course. The curriculum has been designed to be informative as well as beneficial, and will be presented in a manner that is enjoyable for everyone who attends.

Participants will learn different aspects of the police department, including a tour of the police station, a K9 demonstration, criminal justice systems, community policing, crime scene techniques, policing challenges facing the city, ride along with a uniformed officer and much more.

The instructors of the academy are Princeton Police Officers and other members of the criminal justice system. The goal of the academy is to nurture a growing pool of responsible, well-informed citizens with the potential to influence public opinion about police practices and services.

The class size will be limited to 20 students.

The police department asks interested residents to turn applications in as soon as possible, as the classes fill up quickly and so the police department can get the necessary materials needed for the classes.

Applications are available at the Princeton Police Department.

For additional information contact Peg Maciejewski at the police department at 815-872-2351 or email mmaciejewski@princeton-il.com.

Gateway celebrates National Developmental Disability Awareness Month PRINCETON — Since 1987, the month of March has been recognized as National Developmental Disability Awareness Month. This month, Gateway Services encourages members of the community to celebrate the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

“For many of these people with developmental disabilities there is now the prospect of a brighter future and greater opportunity. Americans are becoming increasingly aware that such disabilities need not keep individuals from realizing their full potential in school, at work or at home, as members of their families and of

their communities,” as stated by the presidential proclamation in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan.

“Our employees empower our individuals on a daily basis to reach goals to remain as independent as possible, and to be included in the community and our individuals strive to enrich

the community by being participating members in local churches and services groups, volunteering for community activities, and working locally,” said Jeff Dean, president and CEO of Gateway Services.

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Marie Pierson Anderson PRINCETON — Marie Pierson Anderson, 97, of Princeton passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Colonial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre in Princeton.

Marie was born Aug. 16, 1918, at home in rural Wyanet to Media (Titus) and Oscar Pierson. She graduated from Walnut High School in 1936 and received a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College in 1940. Following graduation, she became a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse north of Coal Hollow Hill. She continued to teach for 40 years, 36 years at Princeton Elementary School District.

On June 25, 1944, she married Wendell Pierson. They were married eight years before he died on Nov. 26, 1952.

She married Virgil Anderson on Nov. 19, 1966. They were married for 38 years. He died on April 13, 2004.

Surviving is a daughter, Sharry Johnson of Mendota, and a friend, Ron Yarger, of Princeton; a son, Gordon (Sue) Pierson of Rockton; four stepdaughters, Janet Frazee of Pawnee, Marilyn Edeler of Greybull, Wyo., Phyllis (Joe) Sledgister of Tiskilwa and Carolyn (Roland) Saucier of Chatham; one sister, Cleona Gross of Princeton; four grandsons, Jeremy and Jared Johnson of Chicago, Erik (Jenn) Pierson of Rockford and Nick (Stephanie) Pierson of Rockton; one granddaughter, Molly Johnson of Chicago; five stepgrandsons, Andy (Tayna) Frazee of Decatur, Ga., Dallas (Jody) Edeler of Greybull, Wyo., Allen (Brittany) Sledgister of Princeton, Scott Sledgister of Tiskilwa and Rollo (Vanessa) Saucier of University Park; three stepgrandaughters, Alison (Brad) Donoho of Godfrey, Cassidy Nunnally of Greybull, Wyo., and Jen Saucier of Mattoon; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands; a son-in-law, Kent Johnson; a grandson, Jason K. Johnson; a stepson, Stanley Anderson; two stepsons-in-law, Tom Frazee and Del Edeler; four sisters; and five brothers-inlaw.

She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Women, Bureau County Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher Honor Society. She enjoyed volunteering at Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels and Greenfield.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Evangelical Covenant Church located at 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church Radio Fund, 24 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356; and Rush Neurological Behavioral Center Scholarship Fund (builds on strengths of children) in care of Sharry Johnson, 1100 Meadowview Drive, Mendota, IL 61342.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

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

Charles Baugh BRADFORD — Charles Lester Baugh, 89, of Bradford passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford.

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BUDA — James Phillip (Phil) Code, 86, of Buda passed away at 3:17 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Phil was born on Jan. 17, 1930, to William and Edna Code in Bradford. He married Elizabeth Waldinger on March 2, 1957. She preceded him in death in 2011.

He is survived by his children, James (Jim) Code of Gilbert, Ariz., Julie (Brian) Kraftzenk James of Lithia Springs, Ga., John (Kathleen) Code Code of Naperville, Karen (Mike) Dexter of Crown Point, Ind., Donald (Lorna) Code of DeKalb, Mathew (Jennifer) Code of Frankfort, and Angela (Amar) Patel of Lombard; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his dear friend and companion, Maxine Bomleny of Bradford, along with numerous nieces and nephews that will miss his unconditional love.

His parents, three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.

He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Phil retired from BF Goodrich in Henry in 1992, but preferred being a farmer. For many years he was a common fixture, with popcorn in hand, at local sporting events. Those who knew him would say that he never knew a stranger but just met people he didn’t know he knew.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bradford with Father John Cyr officiating. Burial will be at the St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be directed to OSF Hospice-Western Regional, St. John the Baptist Church, or Bradford Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be left at www.grantjohnsonfh.com.

PRINCETON — Michael Anderson, 60, of Princeton passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Aperion Care in Toluca.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1956, in Princeton to Terrance and Elizabeth (Peterson) Anderson. He graduated from Western (Buda) High School.

He married Andrea Lawrence on Aug. 26, 1983, in Moline. He was employed by Michael Walmart Distribution in Spring Valley as a Anderson truck driver. He was awarded the Walmart Distribution Center Driver of the Month and was a Distribution Center Representative. He was an owner/operator leased to Premier Transportation in Long Beach, Calif., was a former Neponset police officer and farmed.

He was a member of the Buda Jaycees, Princeton Moose Lodge and the Sheffield Youth Baseball League.

He also attended St. Louis Catholic Church. Michael was an avid sports fan and loved to golf, bowl and shoot pool.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years; one daughter, Alissa (Michael Lawson) Soria of Los Altos, Calif.; one son, David Anderson of Princeton; his mother, Elizabeth Carper of Porterville, Calif.; one sister, Lori Kane of Princeton; two brothers, Mark Anderson of Burlington, Iowa, and Jeff (Bonnie) Anderson of St. Louis and two grandchildren, Bennett Thomas and Anneliese Clare Soria of Los Altos, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Anderson; and one brother, Todd Anderson.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the funeral home. Pastor Ray Lail will officiate. Cremation will be accorded after the service.

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

District 17 gives February activity report LASALLE — Illinois State Police, District 17, announced during the month of February, troopers handled 1,547 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 142 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways.

Criminal activities during the month included two people apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants and 15 arrested for other criminal offenses.

Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 245 drivers arrested for speeding and 37 cited for seat belt violations.

There were eight driving under the influence arrests and 10 apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses.

Troopers issued a total of 420 traffic citations and 780 written warnings to motorists during the month.

Troopers and weight inspectors also issued four citations for overweight

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loads. There were no written warnings for overweight violations.

District 17 troopers handled 66 traffic crashes with-

in the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam.

There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.

Obituary deadlines: Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper.

6 Perspective

6 • Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk Well, I hope you successfully got all your clocks turned ahead one hour on Sunday, as we moved into Daylight Saving Time. While I know folks have varying opinions on whether our state should observe this bi-annual time change, I like havTerri ing extra daylight at the Simon end of each day, even though it takes this old COMMENTARY body a while to get used to the change.

••• Today, Tuesday, is the primary election. I hope you have done your homework, and I also hope you will exercise the privilege to vote. You can check out results on our website at www.bcrnews.com as well as in Thursday’s Bureau County Republican.

••• Is your municipality or organization hosting an Easter egg hunt for the public? If so, send us an email at news@ bcrnews.com, so we can include it in our list of area-wide events. Please include a telephone number in your correspondence in case we need to get in touch with your or we have questions. Your phone number will not be published unless you ask for it to be.

••• Today, March 15, is also known as the Ides of March. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. Caesar was stabbed (23 times) to death in the Roman Senate by a group of conspirators led by Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus.

As we know, this was made famous by William Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar.” In the play, the Soothsayer, essentially a fortune teller, tells Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” Of course, Caesar ignores the Soothsayer’s warnings, and you know what happened next.

While the Ides of March is usually considered a day of bad luck — much like Friday the 13th, the Latin root of the word “ides” means to divide, so “ides basically means the middle of the month. The Roman calendar designates the 15th as the Ides of March, May, July and October, and the 13th day is the ides for all the other months.

••• On Thursday, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a day when the Irish and the Irish-at-heart find cause to celebrate. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.

No doubt you’ll find your favorite restaurant serving corned beef and cabbage ... while your favorite pub will probably be serving up some green brews. Make sure you check around and eat your corned beef and cabbage (usually served with potatoes and carrots too) in Bureau County.

There are a host of places that serve it, and it’s always great when we can patronize our local establishments.

••• Easter is just around the corner too, so when you’re shopping for your Easter treats, I hope you’ll do so in your hometown or at least in Bureau County. When we shop locally, it’s a win/win situation for all of us.

••• While I don’t think we’re finished with cold weather yet, it sure feels as if spring has sprung. Warmer weather always means more children out and about ... so I hope you’ll take a few extra minutes in your travels to slow down and watch for them. Oftentimes excited children forget their safety rules.

This is also a good time for parents/grandparents/guardians to review those safety rules with their precious youngsters.

The few minutes it takes to talk to your children could save their lives.

••• It’s already the middle of March, and the end of the school year is just a couple months away. It doesn’t seem possible, does it? Now is the time to start planning for child care during the summer months. Please make sure you use a reputable person/agency. I’ve been reading a lot lately about people who didn’t do their homework on their childcare provider.

••• With warmer weather, you’re bound to be starting your spring cleaning —both inside and outside. Don’t overdo it. Remember to take a break now and then ... maybe a hot cup of coffee or a cold drink coupled with a good newspaper like the one you’re holding now. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

How do you think the U.S. presidential candidates are handling their campaigns?

“I think that Donald Trump, being a high-profile celebrity and running for the Republican nomination, is forcing the other candidates to publicize themselves further and make their plans and stances on issues known to the people. I think this is a good thing because citizens are able to better discern where they stand on issues and who they will be voting for.”

Kiley Korey, Tiskilwa “I think in the last number of elections, presidential campaigns have gotten progressively more about who can attack who harder and less about the political issues. I wish candidates on all sides would try to win votes by telling the American people how they would fix current problems rather than just defaming each other with attack ads.”

Jon Dietrich, Princeton “Unfortunately, I’m so disgusted with the campaign that I’ve completely stopped following it.”

Mim Ledergerber, Walnut

“I think that the candidates are dealing childishly with all aspects of their campaigns.”

Brooke Hickman, Princeton

“There are no Republicans running as Republicans.

If Eisenhower was running, he’d get kicked out of the Republican party, same with Reagan.”

Dave Andersen, Princeton

Proud to be who I am What are you? What are the first things that come to your mind when you are asked the question, “What are you?”

For me, I am a woman. I am an individual. I am a wife. I am a mother, and I am a grandmother. Those things pop into my head.

But first of all and foremost, I am an American. I am thankful and proud every day that I am that. Being an American is really what defines me, it is what allows me to write this column, to say what I want and to be what I want.

I was recently watching the start of a NFL playoff game and thoroughly enjoyed a rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” performed by a musical group. The melody and harmony were pure and beautiful.

The next day after the dust had settled from the game, I was reading on the Internet some responses to the performance of our national anthem.

The predominant reaction was overwhelmingly positive with the most popular comment being that this was a wonderful “traditional” version of the song. I was a little disappointed in the “traditional” tag being applied.

I am probably dating myself by my reaction, but to me, this song should always be “traditional.” It is our national anthem. As a proud American, I want this song to sound the way it has my whole life, I want it to be sung as it was written. I don’t want a talented musical artist in any genre to make this song their “own.” The song does not belong to any individual; it

belongs to all Americans. I am not usually right about many things, but I think I am right about this.

I experienced something else recently that made me think about being an American. I am a fan of professional tennis, and during the last couple of weeks the Australian Open has been on television. The Australian Open is one of the “grand slams” of tennis and is a two-week competition.

This sport is very international, having players from a wide variety of countries, from Spain to China, from the United States to Serbia. It is a melting pot of nations.

There is a Japanese young man who has moved up in the world rankings in tennis, and he was playing at the Australian Open. I found it very interesting that he is such an icon in his home country that hundreds of reporters representing every medium were present in Australia to report on his progress. Some of these reporters readily admitted their sole purpose was to report on their countryman. And, the length of their stay was dependent upon his winning or losing.

As I watched the American announcers, I was reminded of the Japanese. Our announcers are there talking about all of the participants.

I’m fine with that; they can talk about them all. When one of the Americans is playing, though, I just want the announcers from the United States to stand up and say their pick to win the match is the American. I don’t know, I just want them to forget being unbiased for a minute, as the Japanese

Nita Wyatt COMMENTARY

reporters do, and pick the American, just because it is the American. Am I wrong? Maybe I am, but my national pride kicks in, and I just want, for a moment, the announcer to cheer for the home team.

My last experience about being an American took place at my Monday morning coffee group. In a discussion about the current political campaigns, my friends and I discussed the amount of money that has already been spent by all of these candidates. Thankfully we have this process and that we are allowed to vote for whomever we want. All of us in the discussion were glad of that, but we were also sad about the amount of money that has already been spent. We all agreed that it would be nice if some of that money could go toward other things, i.e. education, infrastructure, medical research, etc. This doesn’t make us less American; it means that we were exercising another of our freedoms, the right to speak our mind. If I had to pick the best thing about being from this country, that would be it.

So, as I said at the beginning, I am first and foremost an American. And, thankfully so.

Nita Wyatt of Wyanet can be reached at wyattnm1950@yahoo.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

7 Life

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 • 7

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Life&Arts Community Notes Lenten program and lunch PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church women’s fellowship will hold a musical program and lunch on Wednesdays throughout the Lenten season.

The Second Wind Men’s Quartet will perform from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, followed by a luncheon in fellowship hall. The menu will be baked potato bar with toppings. For more information, call 815-875-2329.

Monthly meeting PRINCETON — Bureau County Mounted Search and Rescue will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Princeton Moose Lodge.

Fish fry PRINCETON — St. Louis School will have an all-youcan eat fish fry every Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the school gym, 631 Park Ave. West in Princeton.

Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under. The dinner will also include a dessert and drink.

Breakfast in Buda BUDA — The Buda Fire Department and Buda Rescue Unit’s pancake breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Buda Community Hall.

Wild game stag MALDEN — The Malden Vets Club Men’s Nite wild game stag will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26, on South Street in Malden. Tickets are $10 at the door for all-you-can-eat.

Story hour in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will host a spring story hour for children ages 3 and 4 beginning April 4 and running through May 9. The children will meet on Mondays of those weeks from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 815-4542628. Registration is required by Monday, March 28.

Easter egg hunt in Ladd LADD — The Ladd Recreation Board will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Ladd Community Center. Children and grandchildren of Ladd residents, ages preschool through fourth grade, are invited to participate. In addition to the hunt, children can enjoy doughnuts and milk, a visit with the Easter Bunny and other activities. Bring your own basket for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held inside the Community Center.

Fundraiser in Ladd LADD — The Ladd after school program will have a Rip’s chicken fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. All chicken varieties will be available. The cost is $8 per ticket. There will also be a bake sale and 50/50 raffle. For more information, or to get tickets, call 815228-1967.

Easter egg hunt in Tiskilwa TISKILWA — All children in the Tiskilwa community between 2 years old up to and including third grade are invited to an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Reagan Middle School playground. The Allen Murphy family will sponsor the hunt. In case of rain, the Easter Bunny will leave eggs to be distributed underneath the bus loading area.

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

• Happy 75th birthday on Wednesday, March 16, to Mary Ann Martin of Spring Valley. From your family, sons Lou (Laura) Martin and Tom (Claudia) Martin, daughters Teresa (Greg) Case and Tracy (John) Langeling, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, brother Bill (Ruth) Baraconi of Peru, and your friends.

• Happy birthday on Wednesday, March 16, to Mary Carper, a resident of Hawthorne Inn. From your family.

Egg hunts — Easter egg hunts are planned in Ladd and Tiskilwa. See Page 7.

BV scholarships— 2016 Bureau Valley High School graduates can apply for $20,000 in scholarships. See Page 8.

St. Thomas More to host Rosary Crusade DALZELL — St. Thomas More will host a Rosary Crusade at noon on Saturday, March 19, in the parking lot of the church in Dalzell.

The Rosary Crusade is being held to celebrate “God’s marriage and the traditional family,” said one of the organizers of the event, adding “the legalization of safe-sex marriage under the title of marriage has awakened many souls.” The event is being held on the feast day of St. Joseph, who is known as “the spouse of the Mother of God and the pillar of families.”

According to a press release on the event, the “intention for this Rosary Crusade is to beg God, Our Lady and St. Joseph to protect and preserve traditional marriage in America.”

Approximately 3,000 rallies are being held around the country.

‘Mary Poppins’ auditions announced STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. has announced auditions for its summer musical “Mary Poppins.”

Director Darcy Mollo will hold auditions at Engle Lane Theatre in Streator from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 18; from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 19; and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. All who audition will be learning a dance combination and singing in a group.

Those interested in auditioning for a principal role will be asked to be prepared to sing a solo song of their choice. Auditions will be held in the dance hall and those participating are asked to use the rear door marked “Mary Poppins Auditions.”

Mollo is looking to cast performers age 13 and up, with the exception of the children’s roles of Jane and Michael. Singers and dancers, including tap dancers, will be part of the chorus and as such, will be performing in all of the production numbers.

Production dates are July 9-16.

Those who cannot make the audition dates and would like to make alternate arrangements may contact the director. There is a Facebook page, “Mary Poppins at Engle Lane Theatre,” where you contact the director and watch for additional announcements and information.

Season tickets are currently available for Engle Lane’s 2016 season by calling the box office manager at 815-672-4066. Prices begin at just $60 for all six shows.

BCR photo/Zachary J. Pratt

Internationally speaking ...

The 4-H International Night was a free, public event which was held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 10 in the Illinois Valley Community College gym. Four-H members from around the Illinois Valley studied a variety of international destinations and then had presentations for the public at the event.

Kindergarten registration in LaMoille LAMOILLE — LaMoille Community Unit School District 303 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year on Thursday, March 17, at the LaMoille High School office. Registration will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 will be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall.

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

A hospital certificate will not be accepted. Health, dental and eye examinations for students entering kindergarten are required and need to be completed by the first day of school. All forms necessary will be available at the school that day. No fees will be collected March 17 and the child’s attendance at the registration is not necessary.

Parents who are unable to register on March 17 are asked to call the office 815638-2144 to inform the school of their intent to send a child to kindergarten and to set up a different time to register.

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‘I on Diabetes’ classes in Princeton announced OGLESBY — Every 19 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes.

Statewide, 827,000 residents manage the chronic condition daily. Locally, between 7.5 and 10.5 percent of the population has been diagnosed with diabetes. And, nearly 1 in 4 adolescents has diabetes or prediabetes. Having a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes puts the individual at an increased risk for heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower extremity amputations.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer “I on Diabetes” to individuals and family members who want to learn more about prevention or management of this chronic disease. The class will be led by Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator. “I on Diabetes” provides four educational sessions and each class includes easyto-prepare recipes, tasted in class.

Participants will learn about diabetes and the disease-related complications, how to plan and manage meals, including eating out. The importance of reading food labels, spacing meals and

$20,000 in Switzer Scholarships to be awarded to 2016 BVHS graduates

snacks throughout the day, and those confusing sugar substitutes will also be covered. Healthful tips on ways to decrease the risk for other health-related problems, as well as planning for a doctor’s visit, will be discussed.

A recent “I on Diabetes” graduate commented, “I have never found a more comprehensive class — U of I Extension put it all together so I could understand it.”

“I on Diabetes” education will take place at Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. East, Princeton. Classes will be Monday, April 4, Thursday, April 7, Monday, April 18, and Thursday, April 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the lower level conference room. Advance registration is required by calling University of Illinois Extension at 815224-0889 or by registering online at https://web. extension.illinois.edu/ registration/?RegistrationID=14187. Registration, and payment is due

by March 29. There is a $30 fee, per person, to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions.

For more information contact Susan Glassman by calling 815-224-0889.

WALNUT — Mary Beach, chair of the John and Mae Switzer Memorial Scholarship Committee, has announced that the committee will be awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to three 2016 Bureau Valley High School graduates.

The scholarships, funded by a trust established by the late John Switzer in memory of his wife, Mae, will be awarded to the top student residing in the former Walnut High School District, one student graduating in the top 10 percent of this year’s class and one student demonstrating a commitment to their higher education. Winners will have attended BVHS their high school career and been admitted for studies by a university, community college or trade school.

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to the top BVHS graduate living in the former Walnut High School District. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduates who meet the criteria and are selected by a committee of non-district educators.

Students applying for the scholarship(s) must

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submit an application, letters of recommendation from at least two BVHS administrators or teachers, and an essay explaining how the Switzer Scholarship will benefit the student and society as a whole. Final selection of these winners will be made by a committee of educators from outside Bureau Valley CUSD 340.

“John and Mae Switzer believed in investing in our community, specifically our young people,” Beach said. “Since the establishment of this extraordinary legacy in 1984, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Walnut High School and Bureau Valley High School graduates.

On May 22, 2016, three more Bureau Valley High School graduates will be benefit from the program.

These scholarships stand as a testament to the far-sighted commitment of John and Mae Switzer to higher education and our community.”

Applications for the scholarships are available from all BVHS guidance counselors. All materials must be submitted to BVHS counselors on or before April 15 to be considered.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will offer scholarships Application deadline is April 15 ROCK FALLS — At least 15 scholarships will be awarded

by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition: • The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household.

• The applicant must be attending an Illinois accredit-

ed post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2016.

• Applicants must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside County in Illinois.

• Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship. Parttime students will be considered in the competition, however, scholarship awards will be pro-rated if they are selected as a winner.

The application deadline is April 15.

Further information and application forms may be obtained by calling 800-3235434, ext. 15, or via the agency website at www.tcochelps.org.

Application deadline announced OGLESBY — The deadline for students to submit the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars Society application is Friday, May 6.

The award, established in 2007 to reward IVCC’s most promising second-year students, awards approximately $25,000 in scholarships annually. One student will be named Scholar and will be awarded $3,500; four finalists will receive $2,500 each to

assist with tuition, fees, books or educational expenses. In addition, last year another 16 students received awards totaling $13,250.

To be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average in at least 24 IVCC credit hours but no more than 72 hours (by the close of this semester). Applications are available in the Foundation Office, Room C 202. Call Donna Swiskoski at 815-2240551 for information.

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9 Sports

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 • 9 Storm front — The Bureau Valley Storm baseball and softball teams opened their seasons Monday. Visit www.bcrnews.com/ sports to see how they made out.

2016 Hall baseball preview

Super Tuesday Tuesday’s season openers Baseball Hall at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

Softball Hall at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

Rock Falls at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer Streator at Princeton. 4:30 p.m. (F/S)

Red Devils bring back talent, depth

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — In terms of talent pools at the high school level, Hall Red Devils is in the deep end.

The mix of veteran, seasoned talent the Red Devils bring to the table for the 2016 season is complimented nicely by a group of young, talented and determined group of underclassmen who are ready to prove their worth on the diamond.

“We are returning a nice core of kids who are coming off a season in which they set a school record for wins,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said. “I believe

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Red Devils at a glance Coach: Tom Keegan.

Conference: Three Rivers.

Last year: 22-7/10-2 (lost to St. Bede 7-0 in regional semifinals).

Who’s back: Cam McDonald (So., P/SS), Jake Merkel (Sr., 3B/P), James Russell (Sr., OF), Ty Rybarczyk (So., P/2B), Adam Sangston (Sr., C/P); Brant Vanaman (So., P/OF/C).

Who’s new: Kendall Cinotte (Jr., OF), Jimmy DeAngelo (Fr., P/IF/OF), Austin DeBates (Jr., P/IF), Tristan Hunton (Jr., OF), Alec Jones (Jr., IF), Drew Pullam (Sr., 1B/P), Chance Resetich (Fr., IF/OF), Josh Ruda (Jr., P/ IF), Cody Saepharn (Jr., P/OF), Brennan Yuvan (Jr., OF) First game: Tuesday at Mendota.

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

PHS senior Jaimee Ciesielski gets in some infield practice Friday. Ciesielski is hoping not to have to bring out her umbrella for Tuesday’s season opener at home against Rock Falls.

2016 Princeton softball preview

A Rose by any other name

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON —The Princeton Tigresses softball program is hoping to come out smelling like roses this spring.

Alyssa Rose has moved up to the varsity ranks as head coach after one season at the F/S level.

She inherits six returning players on her varsity roster of 11, which includes freshmen.

Alyssa Rose three “This team is full of leaders, and they are always working hard. They are passionate about the game. They are

Tigresses at a glance Coach: Alyssa Rose (first year).

Last year: 10-20/4-8 (lost to Hall 7-3 in regional finals).

Who’s back: Julia Bauer (Sr., OF), Jaimee Ciesielski (Sr., 2B), Alisa Holmbeck (Sr., P), Rachel Jensen (Jr., C). Madison Menzel (Sr., U), Courtney Oeder (Jr., 1B).

Who’s new: Alex Barajas (Jr, OF), Lexee Camp (Jr., U), Adrienne Snethen (Fr., P/3B), Miranda Sorenson (Fr., 3B/1B), Olivia Vergamini (Fr., SS/U).

First game: Tuesday at home vs. Rock Falls. always wanting to get better,” Rose said.

Returning varsity players are seniors Alisa Holmbeck (P), Madison Menzel (utility), Jaimee Ciesielski (2B) and Julia Bauer (OF), along

FRIDAY: LeRoy 48, Liberty 32 Chicago Leo 46, Woodlawn 45 SATURDAY: Third place - Liberty 57, Woodlawn 51 (OT) Title - LeRoy 38, Leo 35

2A State Boys State Basketball Tournament

FRIDAY: St. Joseph-Ogden 60, Breese Central 48 Rockridge 45, Hales Franciscan 43 SATURDAY: Third place - Breese Central 71, Hales Franciscan 58 Title - St. Joseph-Ogden 61, Rockridge 43

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PEORIA — A desperate 55-foot heave at the buzzer got the Rockridge Rockets to the IHSA Class 2A State Championship game at Carver Arena Saturday, March 12. But its magic and luck ran out once they got there.

Rockridge fell to St. Joseph-Ogden 61-43 to claim the 2A title. Rockridge led by as much as 16-9 early in the second quarter, but the Spartans quickly turned things around

Storm find new, but familiar coach

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

with juniors Courtney Oeder (1B) and Rachel Jensen (C).

Junior Lexee Camp (U) and Alex Barajas (OF) move up to the varsity ranks with freshmen Adrienne Snethen (P/3B). Miranda Sorenson (3B/1B) and Olivia Vergamini (SS/U) all getting a varsity promotion to fill out the big club.

“We have a lot of girls who are very versatile players. We are going to use that to our advantage,” Rose said. “We plan on working hard this season and growing as individuals and a team. I am looking forward to coaching this group of girls and watching them become great softball players.”

The Tigresses (10-20, 4-8 last year)

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley Storm softball team will have seven seniors on the field and a big leaguer in the dugout this season.

Former National League All-Star pitcher Danny Kolb, who has coached the BV fresh-soph team for three years, steps up as varsity head coach this year. He will also retain his role as F/S coach with the Storm squads playing double-headers each game day, the varsity playing first.

“I’m expecting to have a great season with seven

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Rockets land second after miraculous semifinal win 1A State Boys State Basketball Tournament

2016 Bureau Valley softball preview

in the second quarter with a 16-0 run to take a 31-22 halftime lead.

The Rockets got as close as four points (39-35), but St. Joseph-Ogden ran away to claim its first state championship with a 19-8 fourth-quarter surge.

Rockridge, the first Three Rivers Conference team to reach the state championship game, brought home the runner-up trophy after winning third place in 2015.

Junior All-State guard Gen-

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Storm at a glance

Coach: Dan Kolb (first year).

Conference: Three Rivers.

Last year: 12-15/6-6 (lost

to Morrison 11-0 in regional semifinals).

Who’s back: Darcy Kepner (Sr., P/IF), Sidney Kolb (Sr., CF), Dana Macklin (Jr., IF), Ashley Phillips (Sr., IF), Laura Phillips (So., C), Sam Stocking (Sr., OF), Kaylynn Sullivan (Sr., OF/IF).

Who’s new: Makina Carrington (So., OF), Savanna Dean (Sr., 1B), Dana Kepner (Sr., 3B/1B), Casey Mecum (Jr., P/OF), Cassidy Olds (So., P/OF), First game: Monday at Stark County.

IKWF State Wrestling

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The Tiger Town Tanglers sent three wrestlers to the IKWF State Meet in Rockford — Kody Mongon (from left), Luke Peacock and Matthew Harris.

Mongon (novice, 177) won his first match by pin and lost his next two to the eventual sixth- and eighth-place finishers. Seniors Peacock (130) and Harris (79) lost their first matches and never got a chance for wrestlebacks. Conner Brooker of the Hall/PC Thundercats also competed.

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Sports Shorts PYBSL sign-ups PRINCETON — First registration Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball will be Saturday, March 19 at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

Other sign-up dates includes Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is also available at pybsl.org. For more information, visit the PYBSL Facebook page.

Tiger Alumni Game

PRINCETON — The third annual Princeton Tigers Alumni Basketball Game will be Saturday, April 2, at Prouty Gymnasium. Tip-off is 2 p.m.

It is open to all former Malden, Princeton and Tiskilwa players. The format will depend upon the number of players and ages of players. An “Old Timers” game and “Young Guns” game would be ideal.

Cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt with your jersey number. To participate, complete the form below and return $25 to PHS by Friday, March 18. Checks made payable to PHS Basketball may be sent to: Princeton High School, c/o Head Basketball Coach Michael Fredericks, 103 South Euclid, Princeton, IL. 61356.

Walleye Run

SPRING VALLEY — The 30th annual Lori’s Walleye Run will start at 9 a.m.

Saturday March 26, at Hall High School. Entry fee is $25 if postmarked by March 18 and $30 through and including race day.

Make checks payable to Spring Valley Walleye Club, 407 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Race day registration packet pick-up is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at HHS. Awards will be given to the top three place-finishers in each age bracket, the overall male and female finishers as well as

those from Spring Valley.

Minor modifications have been made to the course with starts and finishes in Hall parking lot.

Rumble for the kids

PRINCETON — This year’s Rumble For The Kids will be April 30 at Logan Junior High School’s Pannebaker Gymnasium. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with a 5 p.m. bell time, east entrance.

Rumble For The Kids is an annual wrestling event that helps raise money for non-profit organizations that assist in helping local kids.

Shooting Camp

PERU — St. Bede Academy will host a Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Camp June 17-19.

Camp sessions are: fifth to eighth grade will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and ninth through 12th grade from 1 to 4 p.m. June 17, June 18 and June 19 at St. Bede .

Campers will receive instruction on the foundation of shooting, how to shoot off the dribble, shoot off the catch and advanced shooting technique used by the pros.

There is limited availability as each session is limited to 36 players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement.

Cost is $145, Campers may receive a 20 percent discount if signed up before April 15.

For information, call SBA a 815-223-3140.

Basketball tournament

LASALLE — The LaSalle Police Department will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and skills competition for grades 3-8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at LaSalle-Peru High School.

Cost is $30 per team.

You may register your team at the LaSalle Police Department, due by Thursday, March 17. For more information, call 815-2232131 or send email to b.zebron@lasalle-il.gov.

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Staying on top Kody Mongan of the Tiger Town Tanglers is on top of things wrestling in the IKWF State Tournament in Rockford.

Devils From Page 9 that we have some arms that will keep us competitive and will help get us through the weeks when games pile up,” That school record of (22-7) may already be in jeopardy as a balance of young and older talent on this team is primed for another record setting season.

Hall’s mix of younger and older talent is reflected in the four first team Three Rivers All-Conference players they have returning to suit up for the Red Devils again this season.

Returning sophomore all-conference selection SS/P Cam McDonald

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(4-0/2.22 ERA) and unanimous selection Ty Rybarczyk (.378/11 RBI/ 29 runs scored) will continue to develop on the field under two senior leaders in OF/IF Jake Merkel (.343/25 RBI/11 doubles) and C/IF/P Adam Sangston (.316).

“Our pitching and defense will allow us to be in games, especially early in the year as we see what our offense is capable of doing,” Keegan said.

“Offensively, we believe we have kids who can get on in multiple ways for us, and our guys are understanding the importance of moving guys along on the base paths and trusting that their teammates will get them in.”

To start the season, Merkel will sit at the hot

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corner with McDonald to his left at shortstop.

The talented Rybarczyk (2-2/2.22 ERA) will take second base when he is not on the mound and senior Drew Pullam will man first base.

Juniors Alex Jones and Austin Debates will be plugged in as needed in the infield and will also find themselves on the hill when called upon by Keegan.

Sangston (3-0/0.43 ERA over 21.2 innings) will spend the majority of the year on the catching end of the battery, but will also be asked to fill in on the mound as he returns impressive numbers from last season.

A mixture of the younger talent that Hall brings to their table and upperclassmen with experience

will form the outfield by platoon with senior James Russell and juniors Kendall Cinotte, Brennan Yuvan, Tristan Hunton and Cody Saepharn vying for a chance to get noticed and have coach Keegan plug them into a lineup.

Other youngsters on the team include returning letter winner Brant Vanaman (OF/P/C) and new faces in freshmen Jimmy DeAngelo (P/OF/IF) and Chance Resetich (IF/OF).

The Red Devils open at Mendota with the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“The season is a grind, and our goal is to be playing our best ball come postseason time and take it as far as we can,” Keegan said.

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“The game’s supposed to be fun. We get our work done, but at the same time, we’re trying to have fun. I want them to enjoy their last year, work hard and we’ll get some wins, and we’ll do what we need to do to get the job done.” • Danny Kolb

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Eagles take third Princeton Christian Academy won the third-place trophy in the B Division of the Prairie Conference Volleyball Tournament by beating Holy Family of Oglesby at PCA. Team members are (front row, left) Lil Wolbrecht, Paige Twidell, Claudia Nordstrom, Gracie Pollok, and Morgan Richards; (and back row) Maracole Wolbrect, Myla McCune, Andrea Imsland, coach Tony Clausen, J’Kira Wolbrecht, Anya Bauer, and Madison Richards.

Tigresses From Page 9 look to pump some life into their lineup with the graduation of BCR Player of the Year Abby Jaques, who is now playing at Illinois Central College.

Holmbeck brings back the top bat to the lineup, having clubbed five homers with 18 RBIs and a .333 average. Another returning steady batsman from last year was Menzel, who batted .318 with eight RBIs. Among the other return-

ers, Oeder batted .262 with one homer and 13 RBIs, Bauer hit .213 with 12 RBIs and the slap-hitting Ciesielski batted .213.

Jensen (.167) resumes her role behind the plate to catch after being brought up to varsity midway through her sophomore season.

Rose said she is weighing her pitching options with both Holmbeck and Snethen throwing in practice. Menzel has effectively retired from the pitching ranks after hurling most of the past three seasons on the varsity. The southpaw thrower finished out

last season at second base and has been practicing at short stop.

The Tigresses are scheduled to open the season at home Tuesday, March 15, vs. Rock Falls.

Rose, a special ed teacher at PHS, is a 2009 graduate of LaSalle-Peru High School, where she played high school softball. She played one season at IVCC as well as some area travel teams.

Rose succeeds Bob James, who resigned after eight seasons (99-86) as head coach.

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seniors returning. My key players are all the seniors, expecting a lot from them,” Kolb said.

Kolb knows his squad well, having run with them through the F/S level as well as coaching many of them on the BVN summer softball teams. The familiarity is making it an easy transition, Kolb said.

“I’ve coached most of them for most of their softball careers. This whole group, including summer ball, since seventh grade,” he said. “It’s been pretty smooth and our two new athletic directors, Vicki Litherland and Jason Spang, have the made the transition easy for me.”

The novelty of having a former big league pitcher around has diminished over the years. Kolb is simply known now as just coach Dan or Sidney’s dad.

“I’ve been around the seniors for quite awhile. Most of them come over to the house. There’s mutual respect. We have some fun with it. The game’s supposed to be fun. We get our work done, but at the same time, we’re trying to have fun,” Kolb said. “I want them to enjoy their last year, work hard and we’ll get some wins, and we’ll do what we need to do to get the job done.”

Sidney Kolb is one of the seven seniors leading the Storm this spring. Her classmates include twins Darcy (P/SS) and Dana (3B/1B) Kepner, Ashley Phillips (SS/IF), Savannah Dean (1B), Kaylynn Sullivan (OF) and Sam Stocking (OF).

Phillips (.573, 3 HRs, 18 RBIs) and Darcy Kepner (.475-1-25) were both all-

BCR selections a year ago.

Sophomore Laura Phillips returns behind the plate, having batted .272 as a freshman with the big club last year.

Rounding out the varsity squad are juniors Dana Macklin (2B/3B) and Casey Mecum (P/OF) and sophs Cassidy Olds (P/OF) and Makina Carrington (OF).

“Defensively, we’re going to be borderline perfect. In the past there’s always been a hole in our defense, and this year I don’t think we have one. We’re going to be very solid and very fast,” Kolb said.

“Offensively, we’re going to be fast, got some power.”

He said if they have a weakness, it’s pitching, which jokingly is hard for a former pitcher to say, but he’s hoping to make it up with offense and defense.

Kolb said they have some capable arms in the durable and “won’t quit attitude” Darcy Kepner, a slower, but control pitcher in Mecum and the up and coming sophomore Olds.

Kolb replaces Brian Humphrey, who resigned after 10 years as head coach.

Kolb will coach both the varsity and F/S squads in games and practice, all 21 players of them with the assistance of Damon Macklin, who has coached with him in the summer. Kolb said he has coached all eight freshmen at some time.

• The Storm were scheduled to open the season Monday, March 14, at Stark County. They will make their home debut Wednesday, March 16, along with the BV baseball team against Annawan/ Wethersfield.

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Ace at the Ascis The 16U Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club placed first at the Ascis Tournament at the College of Dupage Sunday. Team members are (from left) coach Andy Puck, Olivia Vergamini, Hannah Weeks, Katie Bauer, Taylor Robbins, Jacey Jensen, Kaelyn Condon, Emme Taliani, Taylor Laible, Lexi Loftus and coach Gina Puck.

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Getting ready for some kicks Senior captain Arraia Hicks (left) and the Princeton Tigress soccer team work on their footwork in Friday’s practice. The Tigresses will kick off their soccer season at home Tuesday at Bryant Field vs. Streator. F/S take the pitch at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity to follow.

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try Whiteman led the Rockets (28-6) with 19 points and senior T.J. Martens added 11 points.

SJO All-Stater Brandon Trimble led all scorers with 20 points for the Spartans (25-9).

• Hail Mary vs. Hales: The Rockets used a Hail Mary shot by senior Carson Frakes to knock off Hales Franciscan in Friday’s semifinal victory.

The Rockets inbounded the ball to Whiteman with five seconds left. He dribbled to the left sideline and tripped to the floor. He kept his dribble and, while on his back, passed the ball to Frakes. The right-handed shooter fired the ball with his left-hand past the half-court circle just before the horn sound and swished the stunning, game-winning shot.

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The Rockets players and bench erupted in joy as the Hales players crumbled to the floor in agony of sudden defeat.

Frakes said he just threw it and “hoped it went in.” He said his teammates always give him a hard time for practicing those left-handed, half court shots at the end of practice, but is glad now that he does.

Rockridge coach Toby Whiteman was as stunned as anyone.

“What do you say? When he released it all I did was look at it. When it got about half way, I thought it had a shot. It would probably hit the backboard and the front of the rim and round out, and you’’ll hear a bunch of ‘ooooos and aaahs’ from the fans and it would be over. It went in and I kind of looked at it and I saw the official raise his hands up,” Toby Whiteman said.

Frakes led the Rockets with 17 points with Martens providing a game-high 19.

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PRINCETON For Sale 3 bedroom home, 2 bath, attached 3 car garage on 1 acre. 1904 Freedom Lane: For Sale: 3 bedroom home, attached garage, Bureau side LAKE THUNDERBIRD Farm 9.2 acre 6.3 Tillable 2.5 woods perfect for dream home, horse farm, hunting, 1925 E. 425 N Tiskilwa Blacktop, Bureau County.

LADD Corner house on 2 lots, garage, 303 Main.

Thomas J. Swan, managing broker. 815-437-2087

NOTICE Dalzell Grade School District #98 Board will approve the revised budget for the 20152016 school year at their April 11, 2016 meeting.

A hearing on the revised budget will be held on April 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the school multi-

purpose room at 307 Chestnut Street, Dalzell, Illinois.

The revised budget is available for public inspection during office hours at the school.

Published in the Bureau County Republican March 15, 2016.

Central Bank Illinois; Date of mortgage: December 10, 2010; Date of recording: December 16, 2010; County where recorded: Bureau County, Illinois; Recording document identification: Document No. 2010R06070 in the Recorder’s Office, Bureau County, Illinois.

Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, Illinois 61356 Telephone: 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) NATHAN S. HOFFMAN, JENNIFER ) A. HOFFMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2016-CH-12 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the complaint for foreclosure filed in the above-entitled cause on February 25, 2016, 2016, and that they are named defendants in the above-entitled cause, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS, Sections 5/2-206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, and that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said defendants is April 4, 2016, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: Nathan S. Hoffman. (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lots 6 and 7 in Block 13 in North Addition to the Town, now City of Princeton, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 606 North Pleasant Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356. (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagors: Nathan S. Hoffman and Jennifer A. Hoffman; Name of mortgagee:

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PARKWAY APARTMENTS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Rental Assistance may be available Applications are available on site in application box PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS

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Rental Assistance may be available Applications are available on site in application box PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Rental Assistance may be available Applications are available on site in application box PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Professional Property Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Professional Property Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with Section 17-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-20), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of taking evidence which may be pertinent to the Department’s estimate of the percent to be added to or deducted from the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property in Bureau County for the assessment year 2015. This hearing is required by the Property Tax Code.

Based on the comparison of assessed valuations, the analysis of property transfers, and other available information, the estimated percentage to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property other than property assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) is 0.00%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000.

This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Dana Baisden, either by telephone (217/782-3627) or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division MC- 3-450, 101 West Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 19033, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9033), by Wednesday, March 23, 2016, to inform of their anticipated attendance.

Constance Beard Director CB:RM:db Published in the Bureau County Republican March 15, 2016.

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