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Money woes for Hall
District in danger of running out of money by June By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com
SPRING VALLEY — Superintendent Mike Struna provided an in-depth report on the issue of school funding at the Hall High School Board meeting, held Wednesday, March 16. Struna explained the state began prorating the payments that schools were supposed to receive back in
2010. The rate has varied from 98 percent to the past few years when it was 89 percent. Furthermore the state has been allotting $6,119 per student since 2010, though the foundation level should be $8,899 per student. Schools are not only receiving prorated payments but also $2,000 less per child than what is actually needed to provide an education.
Transportation grants have been reduced from $173,267 in 2010 to approximately $60,000 (if Hall receives the two additional payments that are expected) in Fiscal Year 2016. Special education funding has also been severely impacted since 2010, when Hall received $183,513; in 2016, Hall has received $62,392. Overall in 2010 Hall received $1.7 million in state revenue and last year only $1.1 million. Struna stressed Hall began cutting expenditures
in 2011 and has continued to do so since. “We have done a great job tightening the belt every year, but the problem lies with funding both locally and state,” he said. During last month’s meeting, Struna indicated he would be asking the board to make significant budget cuts at Wednesday’s meeting. After some careful consideration, it was decided to postpone these cuts until later in the school year. Struna said, “I felt the community needed additional information to understand
how we came to be in this situation.” Residents are quick to blame the new $32 million building for all of Hall’s budget problems. Board member Mike Morris said, “I’ve heard people say maybe we shouldn’t have built a new school.” Morris then said the new building and the budget problems are unrelated. One area of good news is the new building is saving the district a substantial amount of money in heating and maintenance costs. Hall is in serious danger
of running out of money in June. Struna explained by not receiving all of the money so far this year, there will most likely not be enough money to pay bills. As a short term solution, Struna asked the board to approve setting up a Tax Anticipation Fund through Spring Valley City Bank. This line of credit is available for Hall to use at a 3.5 percent interest rate and will be repaid as soon as tax money is received. This type of loan does not raise taxes.
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State $$$ on SVE’s mind Board looks at state budget impasse By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com
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Princeton FFA member Aaron Sears’ piglet seemed to finish its bottle in record time during the 22nd annual Bureau County Ag Fair held on Thursday, March 17 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Sponsored by the Bureau County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, fourth-grade students from throughout the county took part in the efficiently run event that provided an educational look at 14 different areas of Illinois agriculture. See more photos on Page 2 and our story in an upcoming edition of Ag Matters.
SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Elementary Board met in regular session on Wednesday, March 16, and like nearly every other district in the area, the state budget impasse weighed heavy on the board’s mind. The state budget impasse and school funding is at the top of concerns for school officials all across Illinois. Superintendent Jim Hermes attended an Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) meeting last week where consultant Rich Voltz painted a dismal picture for school funding. Voltz advised the administrators to prepare for the worse case scenario which would be that without a state budget, schools would not receive any general state aid (GSA) payments. This year prekindergarten through 12th-grade schools continued to receive payments even without a state budget. Hermes said, “Hopeful-
ly the state budget will be passed, and we won’t have to face this.” Beginning in 2010 the state started prorating the GSA payments. In 2016, SVE anticipates receiving $1,353,000 less than the amount the state owes. “State aid money keeps us afloat. We don’t generate enough local revenue,” Hermes said. Hermes showed the board a budget with no state revenue for Fiscal Year 2017. The education fund which has a nice rainy day reserve of $2.5 million would end FY ‘17 with a deficit of $717,000. The good news for Illinois school districts is that Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to end proration, increase early childhood funding, and continue to fund Safe and Alternative Schools, but this scenario is not being passed in Springfield. In the systems report, Hermes explained the maintenance staff is continuing to work with the contractors
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A Salute to Ag
Chamber-sponsored event brings out the best in agriculture By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — The second annual Salute to Agriculture event, sponsored by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and First Farm Credit Services, brought together the area’s ag leaders, both young and old, Wednesday, March 16, at Wise Guys in Princeton. The event announced the winners of the annual agricultural art contest, which invites all third and fourth-graders around the county to participate in Year 170 No. 34 Two Sections - 24 Pages
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a placemat design contest for the Salute to Ag event. This year’s theme for the contest was, “I can’t go a day without agriculture,” which encouraged students to think about all the ways agriculture impacts their daily lives — from the food they eat to the clothes they wear. Of the 178 entries from around the county, third-grader Emille Merkel of Lincoln Elementary in Princeton won Best of Show and third-grader Camryn Heiden from John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Spring Valley won Design
Closest to the Theme. Representatives from three local FFA chapters also had the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and activities their chapter has taken part in so far this school year, along with the future happenings for their chapter. Speakers were Kaitlyn Hildebrand, vice president of the LaMoille FFA Chapter; Chase Gripp, president of the Bureau Valley FFA Chapter and Jacob Bickett, president of the Princeton FFA chapter.
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Sounds of the city LaMoille music students set out for a week in New York City By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com
LAMOILLE — If you listen carefully while traveling through LaMoille prior to Easter, you just might hear the sounds of the city coming from the small town high school hallways. After all, the Big Apple is not known for being quiet. Thanks to the adventurous spirit of LaMoille High School band and vocal director Alexandra Krug, the band and choir students will pile onto a charter bus on Easter Sunday and hit the road for New York City. They will be performing at the Intrepid, a music venue set up to allow different bands and choirs to unleash their unique repertoire on the city scene. Krug, who wanted to be
a music teacher since she was 10 years old, said she went on trips to Hawaii and Europe during her academic career and wanted to give her students an experience they won’t soon forget. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to get out there and see what it’s like, and for them to go perform at a venue they’d never perform at otherwise,” said Krug, who’s never personally been to New York City, and is therefore anticipating the journey as much as her students. “It’s neat to be involved in different cultures and to see what the lifestyle is out there compared to here because it’s really a culture shock,” Krug said, mentioning the destinations outside of the concert hall will include the Statue of Liberty, Times
Square, Rockefeller Plaza and St. Patrick’s Cathedral — as well as an evening with the “Phantom of the Opera.” Each student and their parents met with school administration to clear all the necessary waivers allowing three dozen teenagers to travel halfway across the country, and Krug said the countdown is on. “They’re choosing to take this class and receive a letter grade when they could take study hall,” Krug said, recalling her fundraising efforts always led to fun times. “These kids put a lot of energy into this, so it’ll be interesting to see who stands around and listens to us perform.” Aside from two separate performances mid-week, the trip will be a grand tour of one of the most
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LaMoille High School music director Alexandra Krug (left) leads her students through choir practice in preparation of their trip to New York City. The students will do a few performances at the Intrepid, a venue in New York City, but Krug said the overall experience is what she anticipates most. iconic cities in America, including clinics with directors from Hofstra University. Krug said she’s been on trips where all you do is perform, and what’s the point of going somewhere new if
you don’t open your eyes while you’re there? “They aren’t nervous, but I am,” Krug said with a laugh, adding a person often doesn’t appreciate things until they’re older, so she’s making sure her
students have a few great memories to look back on. “We’ll make it work, and just take in the moment.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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Bureau County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee hosts annual Bureau County Ag Fair for all county fourth-graders In an effort to demonstrate the importance of agriculture in their lives, the Bureau County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee held its 22nd annual Ag Fair on Thursday, March 17, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The day-long event gave fourth-graders the opportunity to visit 14 stations that featured a wide range of agricultural activities and topics.
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Fixing Mother Nature’s fury
Customers of the annual Friends of Princeton Public Library Book Sale look through some of the 10,000 titles that were available at the library. The sale began Thursday, March 17, and runs through Saturday, March 19. Besides books, there were also puzzles, DVDs and CDs, all available at very reasonable prices.
Ameren workers replaced a telephone pole crippled by the strong winds on Wednesday, March 16. The crew had to momentarily block the road toward Tiskilwa on South Euclid Avenue to perform the necessary maintenance.
Hall From Page 1 In other business, the board learned registration is underway for incoming freshman. Students at the feeder schools were presented with their class options for next school year. The freshmen parents have received copies of the schedules. Hall is anticipating approximately 128 freshmen for the upcoming school year. Also, the On Track program has been implemented in an effort to reduce the number of students receiving Fs. If a student does not complete an assignment in English I or Algebra I, they are required to stay after school on Wednesdays to work on their assignments. Parents are also notified. Last week, 38 students attended, and this week the number was down to 30 students. Principal Jesse Brandt provided the board information on a course proposal for a music and technology class. It would be taught by Brandon Czubachowski as an elective. This is an introductory course in the principles of audio and sound recording. The board approved the class. In other business: • An adjustment to school policy will allow honorably discharged veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam conflict to be
awarded a diploma provided certain conditions are met. • The board of education recognized the Class of 2016 State Scholars: Madison Considine, Evan Kiphart, Joseph Kobold, Drew Pullam and Marco Uribe. • Just more than 100 athletes are participating in a spring sport. There are 27 girls out for softball and 18 out for track. There are 32 boys out for baseball and 25 out for track. • Non-tenured teachers Brandon Czubachowski, Brian Holman and Susan Lucas were rehired for the 2016-17 school year. Brian Green, Bettyann Harrison, Katie Lawrence, Kayleen Loch and Joseph Rue were rehired with tenure. • Administrative support staff Deb Arreguin, Kelli Curran, Julie DeAngelo, Lynn Ellis, Vicki Piontek and Stephanie Sanneman were rehired for the upcoming school year. Kim Joiner was hired as head cook for the remainder of the school year. Chad Hannon was hired as Drama Club sponsor for the remainder of the school year. Katherine Meyer was hired as social studies/English teacher for the 2016-17 school year. • The board agreed to dismiss non-tenured teacher Troy Bauer. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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A night of fun at Ladies Night Out The eighth annual Ladies Night Out event, sponsored by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, was held Thursday, March 17, in Manlius. More than 200 people attended the fun-filled evening event, which included demonstrations, several vendors booths, a mashed potato bar, door prizes, a silent auction and more.
SVE From Page 1 regarding the rooftop heating/cooling units. They are staying on top of the warranties to make sure things are working before the warranties expire. Also curriculum director Michelle Nauman said preparations for PARCC testing is underway. The main focus is to make the technology component up and going for testing. There will be three testing labs this year. Students have been completing practice testing to make sure the labs are working properly. Nauman also said teachers are continuing to work on the Student Growth Model of the Teacher Evaluations. A teacher’s evaluation will be based 70 percent on performance and 30 per-
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About 170 people attended the second annual Salute to Ag event.
Agriculture From Page 1 The event’s guest speaker was Kenneth McMillan, a professor of political economy and commerce at Monmouth College. McMillan grew up on a farm near Bushnell, Ill., and raised purebred sheep. His first job was a lobbyist for Illinois Farm Bureau where he became an assistant to the president, one of which was Harold Steele of Dover. McMillan also worked in Washington, D.C,. as chief speech writer for U.S. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz and worked for Congressman Leslie Arends. He served six years at the Illinois State Senate from 197783 for Illinois’ 47th District, where he was prime sponsor for the farmland assessment law and chief negotiator for moving the sales tax on farm machinery and equipment. Aside from his ties with Steele, McMillan also has close family in the Tiskilwa area,
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Placemat award winners Camryn Heiden (left) and Emille Merkel.
and has a history of showing sheep and being a judge for local sheep shows held in the county. On Wednesday, McMillan spoke to farmers and ag leaders about how to be in the driving seat for farming and agriculture. He said while the industry continues to face its problems today, he couldn’t offer solutions but put forward a dozen points for farmers to consider when looking to take charge and provide better leadership to help make the future brighter for agriculture. A few points he touched on included: 1. Own the title of farmer. While “producer” was considered a better term for farmers a couple years ago, McMillan said it’s not as noble of a label as “farmer.” “To be a successful farmer today, it takes great skill, risk, knowledge and ingenuity than any profession I know. Be proud to call yourselves farmers,” he said. 2. Make the earnest food security and sustainability advocates allies. McMillan said while these people have never experienced
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the farm life and don’t understand the practices farmers use to make their products thrive, farmers need to make allies with these advocates. “Those people don’t know how to feed the world, whereas farmers do. Work with them,” he said. 3. Make a point everyday to think profit isn’t just a four-letter word, and competition produces victors, not victims. “I’m sick of the victimization that has been woven into our society. We need to talk more about victors. Success in agriculture is because we understand, teach, advocate and embrace that competition and profit-based market systems are what make U.S. agriculture the strong element it is,” he said. 4. Be prepared for a crusade to cripple or destroy the ethanol industry. McMillan admitted he was no expert on the economics and use of ethanol, however warned farmers they are going to find themselves in the middle of an “ethanol football game” and to be on guard as to what the outcome will be.
5. Support the local 4-H programs and FFA chapters, and put competition back into 4-H. “Everyone is not a winner. Winners excel, and you don’t get anyone to excel when you give everybody a blue ribbon,” he said. “The FFA is the only real leadership program for teenagers where they learn to speak, make decisions and get things done. They are our future. Support them.” 6. Be a leader. McMillan said making a difference will take leadership, and it must come from the local ag community. “A leader is someone who makes a difference in how things turn out. Good things and sound things just don’t happen and they won’t happen. Leadership is a proactive thing,” he said. McMillan said while leaders must sacrifice their time, learn to deal with stress and contentious situations, they are the ones who can make things happen. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com.
Students teaching students New program is successful in LaMoille
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LAMOILLE — Students at LaMoille High School are getting hands-on experience in the field of teaching, while elementary-aged students receive hands-on experience with science in a program which promises to launch children toward science. Every other month, the elementary and high schools collaborate on STEM Fridays, a Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative. At the school district’s board meeting, Thursday, March 17, Superintendents Ricardo Espinoza explained what this entails. “Our high school kids teach the younger
children,” he said. “It’s really neat to see our high school kids go in teacher mode.” Larry Forristall, a board member, was asked to give his take on what he has seen of the district’s STEM Fridays. “You go in the school, and there were different projects,” Forristall said. “And the kids were engaged and excited.” The level of concentration was unexpected and left Forristall slightly unnerved at first. “I asked the teacher, ‘Are they always this quiet and working? ‘Cause I’m getting worried,’” he said. The projects included in this program provide a hands-on look at science and how
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the world works. One project Forristall mentioned was catapults, which can apply aspects of engineering and design as well as physics Also at the board meeting, the district offers other activities in which children can participate, not all of which are geared directly toward experiencing typical school-related subjects. Brent Ziegler, principal at LaMoille High School, explained sometimes students form an attachment to various causes, and recently one such student has begun talking with him about the possibility of bringing something new to the school. “He’s definitely interested in bringing a new activity to LaMoille High School,”
Ziegler said. The student is Jacob Dickey, and his suggestion is the school form a bass fishing team. “He’s interested in trying to bring some new activity and participation to the high school,” Ziegler said. Ziegler mentioned that such a team is not an unknown, and that there are certain schools in the area which participate. Dickey attended in through the board meeting, where this was discussed. Editor’s note: See more from LaMoille’s School Board meeting in Tuesday’s BCR. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com.
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Obituaries David Jones PRINCETON — David L. Jones, 65, of rural Princeton died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton. David was born April 9, 1950 in Washington, D.C. the son of Charles H. and Maribeth E. “Betty” (Hull) Jones. David married Lynetta Sifford on Jan. 22, 1971, in Princeton. David had worked many years at Covenant Children’s Home and then had worked at Wal-Mart Distribution Center until retiring in 2014. Survivors include his wife, Lynetta; daughter, Tracey (Myron) Klinefelter of Princeton; grandchildren, Chase, Kelsey, and Mackenzy; and his aunt, Patsy Wheelock of Geneseo. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral & Cremation Services, 339 E. Chestnut St., Sheffield. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the funeral home, the Rev. Jane Courtright officiating. After the services, cremation rites will be accorded and interment will be at a later date in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Princeton. Memorials may be made to his family.
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PRINCETON — John Clifford Sitterly, 74, of Princeton passed away at 2:43 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton. John was born on Aug. 29, 1941, in Spring Valley to Glenn and Marge (Swanson) Sitterly. He was a graduate of Princeton High School and attended Purdue and Bradley universities. He married Allyn Brown on Sept. 7, 1963, in Princeton. He had owned and operated the Spoon in Princeton for more than 25 years. He was active in the Princeton Elks Lodge. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Sitterly of Aurora; six grandchildren; and his sister, Garda (Richard) Johnson of Wyanet. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Allyn on Oct. 1, 2010; and his son, Michael Sitterly in September 2009. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton.
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PRINCETON— Marion Jane Dow, 96, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Cremation was accorded. Arrangements will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Oakland Cemetery Chapel. Norberg Memorial Home is assisting the family. A full obituary will appear closer to service time.
CCW will sponsor fundraiser PRINCETON — The St. Louis Church Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will sponsor a fundraiser, Rock Around the Clock, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the St. Louis School gym. Classic Rock and Roll music will be played by Vince Gelsomino and LEGENZ, a six-piece professional band. Louie’s Diner will also be open in Harkrader Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. and a Sweet Shoppe will be open during the dance in the gym form 7 to 10 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Contests and prizes will be a highlight of the night and ‘50s style clothing is suggested but optional. Tickets for high school students, college students and senior citizens are $10 each and other adults are $15 each. No tickets will be sold at the door. To get pre-paid tickets, call Jeanie Gelsomino, chairman, at 815- 872-6571.
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SPRING VALLEY — On March 1, John R. Leigh, 33, of Spring Valley, was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering a guilty plea of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony. On Dec. 12, Spring Valley Police officer Christina Rios was dispatched to a residence in Spring Valley regarding a person who was accused of trespassing. Rios located Leigh and attempted to arrest him for public drunkenness and trespassing. Leigh took multiple swings at Rios with a closed fist, striking Rios’ shoulder and causing bodily harm. Rios
was able to gain control of the defendant and made an arrest. Leigh has a previous conviction in Marshall County in 2013 for misdemeanor aggravated assault, and the court determined the offense was committed by the defendant because of the use of, abuse of and addiction to alcohol. Leigh will be given credit for time served from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5, and along with the three-year sentence he will be ordered to pay fines, fees and costs of $1,232 within six months of his release.
Peru SIU arrests Peru man for heroin delivery PERU — Members of the Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) made its eighth arrest relating to the distribution of heroin since Jan. 27. Peru SIU arrested Heather R. Ferry, 31, of Peru in the 600 block of 11th Street in Peru at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, heroin, after she allegedly in February delivered heroin in Peru as part of an undercover police operation. Ferry was taken to the LaSalle County Jail on $500,000 bond for the Class 2 felony. Peru SIU was assisted by investigators with the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s office and Illinois State
Police Zone 3 Investigations in Ferry’s arrest. Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated,” As evidenced by the sheer number of arrests in recent weeks it is abundantly clear to all of here that the Illinois Valley is not immune from the heroin crisis that is taking place all across our country. Therefore, the Peru SIU will continue to work with our law enforcement partners targeting any person that is suspected of being involved in delivering heroin in our community.” The charges in this case, as in all criminal cases are merely allegations and the defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence.
Meeting Minutes Ladd Village Board LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its Tuesday, March 8, meeting: • Approved a change order of $702.41 and a pay request of $31,538.17 to Liebhart Construction for the restroom renovation project in Ladd’s Community Center. • Following the review of streets, considered for oil and chip or spray patch along with cost esti-
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mates, the board authorized Chamlin & Associates to proceed with a 2016 Motor Fuel Tax program. • Heard the building inspector issue a reminder of the building permit requirement prior to starting any construction project. • Approved the payment of bills in the amount of $16,711.87. • Heard Mayor Mike Grivetti announce he plans to seek re-election in April 2017. The board will meet next at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the Village Hall.
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Following a domestic disturbance, Jade A. Pelka, 18, of Spring Valley was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of West Saint Paul Street at 11:58 p.m. March 14. In the same incident, Nathan M. Alfano, 19, of Spring Valley was charged with criminal damage to property.
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Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend
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The seasons of our lives Spring officially begins today — Saturday, March 19 — at 11:30 p.m. in our time zone. While the days and months tend to run into each other for me, the official beginning of a season still resonates with a certain impassioned feeling that tends to stir my soul ... especially spring. Terri There’s just something about it that causes me Simon to reflect, look forward COMMENTARY and re-examine where I am at this moment in my life, which has changed quite drastically these past few months. I’ve always believed spring is a season of second chances. While I’m far more spiritual than religious, I think most of you know I seldom talk about that in my column because I believe it is a personal journey. And quite frankly, I think there are topics one should hold sacred and close to their heart — not that there are any secrets, but because publicly talking about that aspect of my life takes away something that is so personal, so deep-rooted in my soul, that sharing it seems to take away from those feelings. It’s kind of like an author writing a book and talking about the story before he/she is finished — it steals the thunder for the writer and makes it difficult to refocus on the story ahead. But as I think of what spring means to me, I can’t really describe the feelings that stir within me without also intertwining the spiritual awareness that is renewed with this season of hopefulness and aspiration — a renewed frame of mind that is motivated by courage, enthusiasm and hope, if you will. Have you really thought about the miracles upon us right now? I try very hard not to take them for granted, for this season only comes but once a year; and if I miss them now ... well, who’s to say I’ll have the opportunity again? When I think of the seasons that arrive every year, I have to believe they represent more than just a change in temperature, the activities in which we participate, the simple characteristics that denote the seasonal changes we’ve come to know. More importantly to me, spring, summer, fall and winter represent the seasons in our lives. Each of us falls into a category unique to ourselves, and only we can instinctively know which season of our lives is upon us. Maybe that’s why I love spring so much because for this old girl, I am allowed to revisit a time in my life when innocence was a real virtue, and the future was mine to hold without reservation. When I contemplate spring and all it has to offer, I automatically think of those plants in my yard that have quietly slept during the winter but are now breathing renewed life into the world. I watch them poke their heads through the darkness to discover the world they left behind a few months back, and I am continually amazed at this cycle of life, which in my beliefs, clearly represents the human experience. Think about it ... Those tiny, fragile plants ... destined to seemingly die in winter’s fury, only to re-emerge in the spring with renewed hope to beautify our worlds. Is that not miraculous? I wish more folks would pause long enough to notice because to me, that tiny, fragile plant repeats the life cycle every year and in a way, represents our own lives — short or long as they may be. I take great comfort in knowing and believing in these second chances, for they are the same breaths of fresh spring air that arrive every year without any urging from me. Right on schedule, they are a reminder of how important second chances are, when we are lucky enough to get them. God knows I’ve had my share of second chances; you probably have too. Each spring we’re given again the opportunity to appreciate all that has been given to us — from those tiny little buds and sprouts that arrive every year without any help from us ... to literally every breath we take. Happy Spring, my friends. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.
The college years — Becoming Richard Widmark Special to the BCR
Jean Hazlewood was so sure she would be going to the junior prom with Richard Widmark that when he quit calling her, she was totally bewildered. She related the story in an interview later in life. “That was the day before Dick suddenly switched girls, the day before he invited the most gorgeous wench on the campus to go to the prom with him. I said to my sorority sister, ‘What goes? I thought Dick liked me.’ She assured me Dick didn’t want to go steady with any girl, and that no girl lasted more than two weeks with him.” Jean Hazlewood and Richard Widmark would still see each other on campus, after the disappointment of the prom, for Jean anyway. Jean didn’t know what to think with the sudden end to her relationship with Dick. They would politely nod to each other when Jean crossed paths with him. Widmark was a lone wolf on campus, and it made him attractive to Jean and many other ladies at Lake Forest. “He never acquired any of the social graces; he didn’t have time. Teenage frivolities left him cold. He would stalk around the campus, lost in a dozen things — football, debating, honor societies, class presidency, dramatics and work. He worked during any free time he had from his scholastic and other campus activities. He waited tables on campus and at Marshall Field’s branch store in downtown Lake Forest. He was also the head of the boys’ clothing department in that same Marshall Field’s.” It was a heart-wrenching time for Jean Hazlewood in 1935, during the summer break from school, when her mother Stella died on June 16. When she returned to Lake Forest in the fall to continue her studies in journalism, she continued to cross paths with Richard Widmark. Jean said of that time, when she was apart from Widmark, but still noting his campus life, “It was thrilling just to see the ambition that burned him up so intensely. A guy like that is irresistible.” The feeling might have been mutual because Richard Widmark would start dating Jean Hazlewood again, and this time it was for a very long time. Richard Widmark graduated from Lake Forest College in 1936 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech. In the summer of 1937, he and one of his college friends, Fred Gottlieb, embarked on a bicycle tour of Europe. His interest in the issues that faced Germany and Europe during this time began with a passionate professor at Lake Forest. This got Widmark all steamed up, and he decided he needed to go and see for himself, what was going on in Germany. Widmark filmed a documentary on the Hitler German youth camps for a two-week period. After returning to the States, Widmark returned to Lake Forest College. Widmark stated later in life, after the war, that, “At the time, it seemed slightly dull, but now it’s very interesting. I’ve been interested in that period all my life.” The trip would take on added significance when Widmark had one of the lead roles in one his most renowned films, “Judgment at Nuremberg” (1961), a drama about the Nazi war crime trials held in Germany after World War II. “Well, we didn’t get back together again for two years,” Jean Widmark said in an interview in January of 1949. “By that time Dick had graduated and had been asked to return to the college as a drama instructor.” The college offered Widmark a job teaching, in the Speech and Dramatics Department, and he accepted. He earned $150 per month as an instructor. One day they crossed paths again, and this time, Richard Widmark asked Jean Hazlewood to go on a boat ride. The boat ride was just the beginning of a thrilling ride that would have more highs than either one could ever imagine. The ride would carry them through life for almost 60 years. “We started dating again. This time we became a steady twosome, and Dick gave me his fraternity pin. When he began to teach drama and speech, I just had to be an actress!” When Widmark started teaching, Jean became one of his students. “When we started going with one another once more, we did it up right. It was most handy for me, I might add, going with the teacher. The night before exams, for instance, he would call me up and give me the exact wording of the questions. (He left the answers for me to find.) The next day, I’d go happily to the post, purposely miss one portion of the test, so things would look legal, and wind up with the sharpest grades you ever saw. But the rest of the faculty didn’t like our seeing each other. This culminated one morning when the dean sent for me, and intimated that he thought it was very bad for morale — or something — for Professor Widmark to be seen constantly with one of his students. (He’d been just plain “Undergraduate Widmark” just
six months before, of course, but that didn’t make any difference.) So to keep the peace, Dick and I did most of our chatting by phone after that, morning, noon and far into the night.” Jean also related this about her husband, after he was just into his movie career. “You know my husband as Richard Widmark, one of the nastiest characters ever to hit the screen: the gentleman who laughed in “Kiss of Death” and who merely went around looking menacing in “Street With No Name.” But I knew him when he was ‘Professor Widmark,’ a mean man with an examination paper.” She looked forward to Professor Widmark’s class, but not all of his students felt the same, as she related in an interview years later. “My husband is a punctual man, never more than five minutes late. Usually he arrives just on time. When he was a college instructor, the students used to hope he would be 10 minutes late, since the college rules permitted cutting of the class if the instructor was that late. Occasionally, Dick would be five minutes late but never more than that.” Richard Widmark found himself with an unexpected motivation as an instructor when Jean enrolled in his speech class, and he remembered it this way. “She (Jean) told me later she only took the class because she figured I’d give her a good grade, and once she was in there, I found myself ‘performing’ for her benefit. I was more concerned with impressing her than my teaching. It was about the same time when I realized what I really wanted to do was act, not teach. So I decided to become an actor just about the same time I decided to become a husband.” Widmark had this to say about his teaching skills. “I was the world’s lousiest teacher. Lake Forest, apparently, was equally hard pressed for an instructor. I taught ‘em all wrong. I shudder when it took me 15 years to unlearn what I taught them.” Jean graduated in 1938 and went to New York to study at The American Academy. “Dick and I wrote like crazy. And then he came east too, to become — almost instantly — one of the most active radio actors in Manhattan.” Widmark was unsatisfied with teaching at Lake Forest and followed Jean to New York. He would have a successful career in radio and theater. He was considered a top ranking figure in the New York radio industry from 1938 to 1948. Richard Widmark married his college sweetheart, playwright and screenwriter Jean Hazlewood, April 5, 1942. They were happily married for 55 years and had one daughter, Anne Heath Widmark, born July 25, 1945. Jean’s father married Ruth Copeland, after the death of Jean’s mother, Estella. He died June 25, 1953. He had thought Richard Widmark to be “a nothing and bumpkin,” upon meeting his daughter’s man, but he would live to see the facts prove him wrong. I’ll have more Becoming Richard Widmark in couple of weeks.
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
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60th anniversary — Roger and Charlotte Nielsen of Sheffield will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. See Page 8.
Leadership conference — BVHS Renaissance program hosted the Three Rivers Leadership Conference. See Page 8.
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Birthday party bags presented The New Bedford Royal Neighbors of America purchased and assembled birthday party bags and presented them to the Western Bureau County Food Pantry in Sheffield on Feb. 10. Pictured are Mary Hartz (from left), Mary Lanham, Lois Swanson and Ruth DeBolt.
Ottawa Art League seeks amateur artists OTTAWA — The Ottawa Art League is looking for adult amateur artists to enter the 58th annual Town & Country Art Show to be held May 7. The show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at Jeremiah Joe Coffee, 807 LaSalle St., Ottawa. Entry deadline is April 8. For further details and a printable entry form, visit ottawaartleague.org under Fine Art Shows, Town & Country Adult Show. Enter one piece for $7, or enter up to four pieces for $10. The show is sponsored
by the Ottawa Art League but the show is open to all amateur artists. First-, second- or third-place ribbons will be awarded to each entry and a Best of Show, first, second and third overall will be named. The judge will critique the art and talk with artists about their work. All blue ribbon entries are eligible for the state competition held in Champaign later this year. The OAL was well represented at state last September, bringing home two first-place ribbons, one second and one third.
BCGS presents speaker on March 31 PRINCETON — When the Bureau County Genealogical Society meets on Thursday, March 31, the featured speaker will be Sarah Henkel, a Mendota teacher at Northbrook School. Henkel rose to the opportunity when Albert H. Small, a philanthropist and real estate developer offered a national contest to engage students in historical research involving World War II. She teamed with one of her students, Lily DeLao, and together they were successful in being one of the 15 teams from around the country to be selected to take part in the all expense paid program to the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Albert H. Small’s project was to help students remember the sacrifices that were made for freedom during the invasion there. Henkel will be speaking about this project and the trip that she took there with her student. They researched Frank E. Wyatt, a U.S. Army soldier and a Stre-
ator native who gave his life when his ship, the Leopoldville, was sunk by the German submarine U-486 on Christmas Eve 1944. In addition, Henkel will be bringing one of her students from her current class, Angelique Baker, and they will also discuss a more recent project researching August Buncik of Wheeling, who is buried at the Normandy-American Cemetery. Not only would this program be of interest to genealogists and historians, but also to current history teachers who are looking for ways to engage their students in meaningful research projects. Everyone is invited to this free program that will begin at the BCGS Library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton at 7 p.m. For further information, the library is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and also the first Saturday of every month. Also, the library can be reached by calling 815-879- 3133 or bureaucounty@gmail. com.
Thanks, Neighbor To the Editor, I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to Dave Oaks and the folks from FedEx Freight for holding a food drive that benefited the Bureau County Food Pantry. This group collected 1,000-plus pounds of food, and monetary donations in the amount of $406. All the food donated will assist us as we look to provide Easter food baskets to 200 households this year, as well as supplementing the food our food pantry purchases. The monetary contributions collected today have a purchasing value of $4,060, in that for every dollar donated, the food pantry is able to purchase $10 of food from our local food bank. I cannot say enough thanks to your company for allowing folks to help fight local hunger in our community. We know that 1 in 6 households face food and hunger needs, and without help from those in our communities, we could not do what we do. Vanessa Hoffeditz, Bureau County Food Pantry manager Princeton
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A card shower is being held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Bob Levitt. Cards may be sent to: Robert Levitt in care of Greenfield, 508 Park Ave. East, Princeton, IL 61356.
PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 24, and Friday, March 25, in the Medical Office Building lobby at Perry. In addition, on Friday, March 25, Auxiliary members will host a bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon. The Perry Auxiliary hosts a variety of book, bake and craft sales each year to raise money to purchase equipment for the hospital. In addition to various sale, the Auxiliary operates the gift shop located in the hospital’s main
or Auxiliary membership, call Carla Beaber at 815876-2298.
Hall Education Foundation fundraiser LADD — Hall Education Foundation is having its annual Rip’s fundraiser on Monday, March 28 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Carry-outs will be available. The cost is a $8 donation for chicken, fries and dessert. There will also be a bake sale and raffle. The foundation continues to support the educational efforts of Hall High School.
Make Someone Happy • Happy 18th birthday on Sunday, March 20, to Ben and Brody Jackson. Love, Grandma Patt.
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Jefferson students ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ The first- and second-grade students at Jefferson School participated this year in Jump Rope for Heart. The school goal was $7,000 and students and families raised a total of $10,043.51. The top collector, raising $1,005, was Cayden Benavidez (back left). Other top collectors included (front row) Wyatt Allicks, Stihl Brokaw, Chase Castner, Isabella Clevenger and Jackson Drozda; and (back row) Avah Oertel, Ava Kyle, Tanner Harlan and Aiden Frey.
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EIU will offer free summer journalism workshop for high school students CHARLESTON — High school students can learn journalism handson from award-winning reporters, editors and photographers at the Illinois Press Foundation workshop taking place at Eastern Illinois University June 22 through July 1. Applications for the 10-day workshop, which is funded by the Illinois Press Foundation, Robert R. McCormick Foundation and EIU, will be accepted through May 18. Eighteen students will be selected to participate in this free journalism experience. Graduating seniors are eligible for this workshop as are those currently in their sophomore or junior years. Held on the EIU campus in Charleston, this residential program provides students an intimate look at journalism as a career by immersing students into approaches used by modern, digital newsrooms. The workshop introduces students to the complete process
of publishing news: gathering and validating information, substantiating and using multiple sources, writing news, editing, designing and production. In addition, students are exposed to the concepts of news literacy and how to differentiate and establish fact from fiction in today’s sometimes frenetic, rush-to-report news environment. Students do not need journalism experience to apply. The first week is devoted to instruction and related exercises, including news-gathering field trips. Professional journalists provide most of the instruction. Dozens of reporters, editors, publishers, photographers and other journalists have taught in the program since 1991, representing more than 50 newspapers and news organizations throughout Illinois and across the country. Students then practice what they have learned. For two days,
students are driven to newspapers, where they work with reporters and other journalists on assignments. The remainder of the second week is devoted to producing a news website. Students will also travel to Springfield where they will interview newsmakers and news journalists at the state capitol. The Illinois Press Foundation has sponsored this event at Eastern Illinois University since its inception more than 20 years ago. The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is also a significant contributor to the program. All expenses, including housing, meals and tuition, are paid from these funds. To be considered, students must complete an application form, which is available online at EIU’s department of journalism website, www.eiu.edu/~journal. For further information, contact director Joe Gisondi at jjgisondi@eiu.edu.
Rachel Loney and Michael Blanford Jr. of DePue are the parents of a daughter born March 9 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
Nielsens celebrate 60-year anniversary Roger and Charlotte Nielsen of Sheffield will celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house luncheon for family and friends on Sunday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheffield United Methodist Church. Roger Nielsen and Charlotte McCloud were united in holy matrimony on Palm Sunday, March 25, 1956, in Buda. Roger and Charlotte have two daughters, Victoria (Lyle) Litherland, Patricia (Fred) Lebahn, and one son, Roger (Carla) Nielsen Jr., eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Roger and Charlotte Nielsen In lieu of gifts, a donation may be made to the Western Bureau County Food Pantry.
Doan is semifinalist in Eureka College’s Reagan Leadership competition
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BVHS Renaissance members include (front row) Chelsea Higgins, Jenna Hansen, Olivia Kerber, Sam Stocking, Chase Gripp, Alex Peck, Jat Norden and Tom Brummel; (middle row) Stephanie Christian, Paige Foster, Nataleigh Nugent, Laura Phillips, Stephanie Gripp, Lexie Jacobs and Madalyn McFadden; and (back row) Tori Boyle, Ben Jackson, Terry Bivins, Jack Ritter, Tiana Kennedy and Kaylee Towne.
BVHS Renaissance hosts Three Rivers Leadership Conference MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School hosted the first leadership conference in the Three Rivers Conference on Feb. 19. The Renaissance program at Bureau Valley hosted 104 students from 10 schools, including Hall, St. Bede, Erie, Riverdale, Kewanee, Orion, Rockridge, Fulton, Prophetstown and Morrison. The schools all started their morning with donuts and orange juice. From 9 to 10 a.m., guest speaker Dan Johnson spoke on the subject of culture in schools. He talked about the fact that just one person stepping up and being a leader can change the culture completely in a school. After he finished speaking, break-out activities then started. For the first activity, all of the students got on the stage and the leader of the conference, Dustin James, said there would not be any talking and the students were to arrange themselves into birthday
order. The students did well finding other forms of communication to get in order of their birthdays. It took a while and there were a few mistakes, but it was still a lesson in how important communication is in everything. The next activity included playing cards that were on strings which were placed around the necks of the students and students were not allowed to look at their own. Students were then told that there were two decks of cards, one red and one blue. Students had to find the color of our card and the suit that they belonged to. Once again, this task had to be completed with only non-verbal communication. Once students were with these new groups, the groups built towers out of index cards. This was a contest on who could work together as a team to build the tallest tower. Students then did a sing off, coming up with new songs each time that included the word “love”.
After that activity students were dismissed for lunch around noon and were treated with Belucios pizza, cookies and lemonade. After lunch, students went back into the auditorium and were all instructed to go onto the stage. Once all got onto the stage they played a game where James said a number and students had to have that many people in a group. If you were left out and didn’t have a group you had to go and sit down. It was a very intense and fun way to get back into it after lunch. It also taught students the importance of including people in the activities because it is disappointing to be left out of a group and not be able to continue to participate. After this activity, the groups went up onto the stage two at a time. Students held hands in a circle and had to pass through a hula hoop without breaking their hands. The day was very successful for the Bureau Valley Renaissance students
as well as kids from the other schools that attended. They all gained skills that can be implemented into their school to help improve the culture, communication, leadership, team building and more.
EUREKA — Jacob Doan of Princeton is a semifinalist for the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College. The fellowship, based on leadership, service and academic excellence, includes a full-tuition scholarship to Eureka College over four years. Students attended the competition for the fellowship Feb. 19-20. Twelve of the 80 semifinalists will be chosen as finalists and complete additional interviews. Up to six incoming freshmen will then be selected to receive fellowships. In addition to receiving full tuition, Reagan Fellows participate in workshops and retreats during the school year. Fellows travel as a group during their freshman year to a domestic or international destination. During the summers of their soph-
omore and junior years, Reagan Fellows have mentorships with leaders in their areas of study in the United States and abroad. The program provides funding for travel and living expenses incurred as part of the mentorships. At the competition, semifinalists were presented with their eligible scholarship package if they are not selected for the fellowship but enroll at Eureka College. The average financial aid from the college for this year’s semifinalists is $40,325 over four years. The Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program is in its 32nd year. The 40th president of the United States, Ronald W. Reagan, founded the program during his first term in office. Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932.
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2016 Princeton baseball preview
PHS squad has talent By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — Talent and hard work creates a recipe for success. The talented Tigers return four seniors that have been at the varsity level since they were sophomores and the dedication they show to the team and program has rubbed off on their teammates. “We have a few guys coming back for their third year of varsity, and those guys need to be our anchors. Skye Behrends, Jake Reinhardt, Jett Wedekind and Levi Bates, all having that extra experience, and I expect each one to take that role on and really lead this team,” PHS coach Tim Taylor said. “They’ve matured physically and mentally, and I think they are ready to continue the success that they’ve had in other sports onto the baseball diamond.” Princeton returns many of its top offensive and defensive weapons with four Tigers returning under first team TRAC-East honors in Wedekind (C), Tanner Kuhne (P) and unanimous first team decisions pitcher/shortstop Reinhardt (1.17 ERA, 54 strikeouts) and pitcher/outfielder Levi Bates (3-3/4.30 ERA). Wedekind will be a major asset behind the plate as he manages the PHS pitching staff and will be the defacto leader in the field. “Jett is a wall behind the plate and limits the attempts that people make on stealing second,” Taylor said. “His play behind the plate and the way he handles the pitchers gives his battery mates the confidence to make pitches. He kind of quarterbacks from back there, and he knows how to handle the defense.” The Tigers also return key pieces in return second team All-BCR standouts first baseman Behrends (.383, 22 RBIs, 3 triples), and third baseman/pitcher Isaac Salazar (.355, 25 RBI, 4 doubles). “We’ve been working hard in getting everyone ready for the season physically, but what we have really worked on is developing as a team and becoming confident in their abilities and their teammates’ abilities. We’ve got a nice team atmosphere that they’ve started to build,” Taylor said. The Tigers will provide some pop with the bat, but expect the speed of the Tigers to secure extra bases when the opportunity provides it. “These guys look like they have power with their bats. I look for all of them to get some extra base hits and use their speed to steal bases and force defenses into making a play,” Taylor said. Bates will man centerfield while not pitching, with junior Vince Vergamini and freshman Conner Dickens in the corner outfield positions. The Reinhardt brothers will be up the middle with Jake
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Jake Reinhardt scores on Levi Bates’ double in the fifth inning of the Tigers’ 7-1 victory over the Rock Falls Rockets Thursday in Princeton.
Tigers down Rockets, 7-1 By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers manufactured a few key plays and got a strong performance at the plate and on the mound from senior Levi Bates to notch a 7-1 victory over the Rock Falls Rockets Thursday, March 17, at Princeton. Bates pitched three innings for the save and had four strike outs. He took the mound with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the fifth inning, and promptly handed the next three batters a chair on strikeouts to get the Tigers out of the tight situation and preserve its 3-1 advantage. “Coach is always saying to throw strikes and go right at people so that’s what I did,” Bates said. “I was able to make a few pitches and get the outs.”
After preserving the lead, Bates gave Princeton the spark it needed to blow the game open as he drilled a 1-0 fastball to left center field, clearing the bases of two Tigers on the one out double. “The pitching builds my confidence and, after being able to get those three outs, I was just able to go out there and look for a pitch that I could drive and I got it,” Bates said. “He really helped himself there after coming in and striking those three kids out. When he gets his pitch he can hit a shot, and that’s what he did there to come up with the two big RBIs,” coach Tim Taylor added. The Tigers weren’t finished with its half of the inning as senior first baseman Skye Behrends found green out in shallow right center field on a bloop shot to plate two
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Baseball, softball roundup
Cavs edge Red Devils By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com
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South Storm take second The Bureau Valley South Storm placed second in the BVEC. Team members are (front row, from left): Ryanne Balensiefen, Aspen Balensiefen, Madison Keffer, Savanna Birkey and manager Isabelle Wright; (middle row) Karyssa Newsom, Lauryn Hartz, Courtlynn Carroll, Ashley Nordstrom, Lexi Marquez, Sterling Horner and manager Ashlin Lundeen; (third row) Brooke York, Saralyn Elmore, Jade Aber, Lauren Wirth, Kakayla Heller, Mackenzie Law and Bo Blair, and (back row) coaches Lacey DeVenney, Mike Kotapka and Bret Helms.
SPRING VALLEY — LaSalle-Peru pushed a run across in the top of the eighth to edge Hall 5-4 on Wednesday, March 16, at Kirby Park in Spring Valley. The Red Devils had its chance to win it in the bottom of the seventh. Lead-off man Ty Rybarczyk walked and stole second with no outs, and Cam McDonald (back to the pitcher) and Jake Merkel (to second base) hit the ball well ... but could not bring him home. The Cavs’ Kyle Christmas got on board with a one-out single in the top of the eighth and scored on an Hall error. “We gave ourselves a chance in the bottom of the seventh, hit a couple on the screws that didn’t get through, and they took advantage in the eighth. Two tough early season losses, but we will move on,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said, noting the Red Devils’ 6-5 loss to Mendota Tuesday. The Cavs put three runs in the first inning, including a double by John Rugen, and Keegan said, “We just wanted to throw some shutout innings from that point on and chip away, which we did.”
Hall got one run back in the second. Freshman Jim DeAngelo drew a leadoff walk, stole second and third and scored on an error by the Cavs’ pitcher. The Red Devils plated two more in the third to tie the game at 3, including a RBI double by Brant Vanaman. Cam McDonald’s RBI double gave Hall (0-2) a 4-3 lead in the fourth. McDonald went 3-4 with Jake Merkel, Vanaman and Drew Pullam all hitting safely. Adam Sangston was tagged for the loss with two innings in relief. He followed McDonald, who surrendered three runs (two earned on four walks and one hit in two innings), and Rybarczyk (4 IP, 5 H, 1 R) to the mound.
Softball Wethersfield 11, Princeton 10: The Princeton Tigresses lost a tough one to Kewanee Wethersfield Thursday 11-10 in nine innings. Wethersfield scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth after Princeton scored
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Senior Spotlight Ramon Puga • DePue High School School: DePue
Date/place of birth: Sept. 14, 1997; Spring Valley. Hometown: DePue. Family: Maria Carbajal (mother), Rafa, Cesar (brothers), Nancy, Maribel, Pricella, Anna, Mari (sisters). Sports: Soccer, basketball. Favorite sport and why:
Basketball, because it makes you forget all your problems.
Favorite food and where to get it: My mom’s tacos. Likes: Video games. Dislikes: Homework. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My
friend, Alejandro Villalobos, because he’s always wanted me to work hard and try my best.
four in the top of the ninth to take a 10-6 lead. Adrienne Snethen took the loss for Princeton after pitching six innings, allowing five unearned runs on seven hits. Charo-
Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Nicki
Minaj.
Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Martin Luther King
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Jr., Anne Frank and Tupac. They all had a big impact on the world.
From Page 1 with Jake at shortstop while not on the bump and sophomore Josh at second base. Behrends will return to first base with Isaac Sala-
If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Friends.
The last song I listened to:
Future - “March Madness.”
I stay home to watch:
and knows how to make you laugh no matter the situation.
What they’ll say about me at school after I gradWhen I need luck for a big uate: He was a good kid game, I: Pray. and good athlete. The funniest person I’ve Most embarrassing ever met (and why): Alemoment: Getting crossed
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two more Tigers and extend the Princeton lead to 7-1 lead. Early in the game the Tigers were in a jam in the top of the third, but headsup plays on defense by Josh Reinhardt to gun RF’s senior Reid Akerman at the plate was only matched by Tiger senior catcher Jett Wedekind as he caught Rockets’ senior Nolan Moeller getting greedy on his leadoff at first base. “Josh coming home with that ball to get the out and preserve the run was huge, and then Jett throwing behind the kid at first to pick him off. Both came in a tight spot, and it’s nice to see the kids have the confidence to step up and make those big plays in big situations,” Taylor said.
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Princeton catcher Jett Wedekind tags out a Rock Falls runner in the third inning of the Tigers’ 7-1 victory Thursday in Princeton. The Tigers’ offense and pitching each started out the day hot with the first two PHS batters in sophomore Josh Reinhardt and senior Tanner Kuhne crossing the plate in the first inning. Reinhardt (1-0/2IP/0.0 ERA/5K) did his part in the first two innings, striking out the side in the first inning and then sitting down two
more Rockets in the second inning. Three Tigers had multi-hit games with Jake Reinhardt (2 RBI), Wedekind (1 RS) and Behrends (2 RBI) all going 3-2 at the plate. Tiger senior Andrew Schmitt was also called upon and came in to pitch 1 1/3 scoreless innings and recorded two strikeouts.
lette Pillen pitched all nine innings for Wethersfield for the win, allowing 13 hits on 10 runs (six earned). Princeton’s top hitters were Courtney Oeder, who went 3-5; Alisa Holmbeck (4-5 with a double) and Lexee Camp (3-5). LaSalle-Peru 10, Hall 0:
The Hall Lady Devils (1-1) were blanked 10-0 Thursday. “Tough one against a good team and good pitcher,” said Hall coach Brian Holman. “Disappointing to see that we didn’t continue to compete, but the girls will get better.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
zaar returning to third base to split time with sophomore Garrett Allen. Junior Jacob Hunt, freshman Beck Robbins, senior Daniel Schmidt and senior Andrew Schmidt will also fill in as utility players when called upon.
Jake Reinhardt returns as the centerpiece of the pitching staff with his 1.17 ERA but he also is the main contributor to last year’s offensive success for the Tigers leading the team in five offensive categories (.490 AVG, 41 RS, 34 RBI, 9 doubles, 3 triples).
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FULL-TIME SERVICE TECHNICIANS Title: Service Technicians Department: Service Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: Highly competitive based on experience Benefits: Medical, Life, Disability, 401K, Vacation Locations: Mendota, Princeton, Rochelle – Illinois Description: Prescott Brothers Automotive Group is seeking qualified service technicians who display energetic professionalism who successfully deliver on goals while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is experience at the craft and is able to work within a team atmosphere. Experience -Ideal candidate will have: High school diploma or equivalent ASE Certified Valid Driver’s License Good communication skills Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent as well as be ASE Certified. Compensation: We offer competitive pay, medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and job specific training. Send resume to: Prescott Brothers Attn: Steve Funfsinn, Service Director 614 13th Avenue PO BOX 708 Mendota, IL 61342 or Apply to careers@prescottbrothers.com
Part-Time ATTENDANT @ Precision Auto Wash, 717 North Main, Princeton. Apply in person AG VIEW FS, INC., Retail Agricultural Business, is accepting applications for part-time TENDER DRIVERS with CDL HazMat qualifications. Must have the ability to work extended hours when necessary. Contact Ray at: Ag View FS at 815-875-2808 or stop at 22069 US Hwy 34, in Princeton SWIMMING POOL Construction Company Located in Buda, IL has Seasonal Labor positions available. Long hours, available most weekends. Call 309-895-1010 AG VIEW FS, INC. Retail Agricultural business, is accepting applications for SEASONAL TENDER DRIVER. Must have CDL and the ability to work extended hours when necessary. Please stop at: 7226 IL Hwy 40, Buda or call Nate Johnson at 309-525-3009
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the public for inspection at the LaMoille Township Building in Van Orin, Illinois and at the Clarion Township Building at 33119-2735 North Avenue, LaMoille, Illinois after March 11th, 2016. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance as well as a proposed 2016 tax levy for the Assessment District for taxes collectable in 2017 shall be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Clarion Township Building, 33119-2735 North Avenue, LaMoille, Illinois, and that final action on said Ordinance and levy shall be taken by the Trustees of the LaMoille-Clarion MultiTownship Assessment District #5 at a meeting in these same premises to held immediately following this hearing David J. Weeks, Secretary MTAD #5 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 19, 2016.
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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MURREL K. BAKER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Murrel K. Baker. Letters of office were issued to Joanne Baker of 203 West Main Street, P.O. Box 160, Wyanet, Illinois 61379 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before September 19, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 16th day of March, 2016. Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 19, 26 and Apr. 4, 2016.
BLACK & BLACK, 201 Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356, with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or, if mailing or delivery of a notice is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. TAMMY SUE THORPE MURPHY INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Donald F. Black Black & Black 201 Liberty Street Suite 211 PO Box 148 Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0594 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 19, 26 and Apr. 2, 2016.
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No. 2016-P-17 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LEON F. SONDGEROTH. Letters of Office were issued on February 29, 2016 to ALLEN L. SONDGEROTH, 26425 Meridian Road, Mendota, IL 61342, as Executor, whose Attorney is MICHAEL G. BOKUS, 609 8th Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Bureau County Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 702 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the representative, or both, before the date stated in this notice, which date shall be not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication or 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and that any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to his Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Date of first publication: March 5, 2016, A.D. Claim Deadline: September 6, 2016, A.D. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2016, A.D. CIRCUIT CLERK BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Michael G. Bokus, ARDC No. 6285775 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL G. BOKUS 609 Eighth Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 Phone: 815/ 539-5002 Fax: 815/ 538-5771 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 5, 12 and 19, 2016.
and Appropriation Ordinance for Clarion Township, Bureau County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to the public for inspection at the Clarion Township Building at 33119 2735 N Ave., LaMoille, Illinois after March 13, 2016. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Clarion Township Building, and the final action on the Ordinances will be taken by the Clarion Township Board of Trustees following the hearing. Leslie Motter, Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican March 19, 2016.
by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 29th day of February, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 5, 12 and 19, 2016.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS First State Bank ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Mark A. Maynard; Jerry A. Maynard; ) Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Glenda L. ) Maynard; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord ) )Claimants; Kenneth McEvoy, as Special ) Representative for Glenda L. Maynard ) (deceased) ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00082 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Glenda L. Maynard Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 303 Heaton Street Walnut, IL 61376 and which said Mortgage was made by: Glenda L. Maynard executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Citizens First National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2011R05578; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 700 South Main Street Bureau County Courthouse Princeton, IL 61356 on or before April 11, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-17724 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I687405 Published in the Bureau County Republican March 12, 19 and 26, 2016.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Clarion Township Budget and Appropriations Ordinance TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Clarion Township, Bureau County, Illinois, for the fiscal beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to the public for inspection at the Clarion Township Building at 33119 2735 N Ave., LaMoille, Illinois after March 13, 2016. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Clarion Township Building, and the final action on the Ordinances will be taken by the Clarion Township Board of Trustees following the hearing. Leslie Motter, Township Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) SHARON LEE DAVID,) DECEASED. ) NO 2016-P-20 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of Sharon Lee Davis. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued to Tammy Sue Thorpe Murphy, PO Box 709, Seneca, IL 61360, whose Attorney is DONALD F. BLACK,
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Township of SELBY in the county of BUREAU and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on: Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 Being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o’clock p.m. at the Selby Township Office. For the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to order 2. Roll call of Electors 3. Elect Moderator/set salary of Moderator 4. Read 2015 Annual Town Meeting Minutes 5. Read reports of Township Officers 6. Set time for 2017 Annual Town Meeting 7. Other Business 8. Public Comment 9. Adjournment Dated: 3/15/2016 Selby Township Clerk /s/Mark Hoffert Published in the Bureau County Republican March 19, 2016. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) LEON F. ) SONDGEROTH, ) Deceased. )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Clarion Township Budget and Appropriation Ordinance ROAD DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) IRENE HOUSE, ) Deceased ) NO 2016-P-18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Irene House. Letters of Office were issued on February 29, 2016, to William A. House, 23494 400 East St., Sheffield, IL 61361, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 8, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required
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NOTICE LaMoille Township, Bureau County, Illinois will accept bids on a 2000 Model No 2554 International Tandem dump truck with plow frame and 18,000lb front axle and 40,000 real axles. Truck has 90,000 miles with a 530 International diesel and 6 speed Allison automatic transmission. Truck can be seen at the LaMoille Township Building in Van Orin, Illinois. Bids will be opened on April 12, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the regular meeting at the LaMoille Township Office located in Van Orin, Illinois. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For more information or to view the truck call: Richard Gross, Highway Commissioner, 815-6382181. Published in the Bureau County Republican March 17, 19 and 22, 2016.
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Genetic defects in beef cattle You have a phenomenal show heifer; she has an amazing set of EPDs and won grand champion every show she has gone to. You breed her to an equally impressive bull in hopes of having offspring that are just as good as she is. Little did you know that she was a carrier of a genetic defect, and the bull you used, he was a carrier of the same defect. Now, let’s fast forward about nine months to when the cow is ready to have her calf. The calf that was supposed to be outstanding, was born dead because you as a breeder failed to know that they were carriers of genetic defects. Genetic defects occur in all species, no matter how big or small. Some defects cause little to no harm, while others can be fatal. In beef cattle there are many different genetic defects, some of the fatal genetic defects include Tibial Hemimelia (TH), Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PHA), Curly Calf Syndrome (CCS) and Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH). There are also non-lethal genetic defects such as Fawn Calf Syndrome. Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PHA) is a genetic defect documented mostly in the Shorthorn, Maine Anjou and Chianina breeds. This
defect is a recessive trait and is always lethal in a homozygous state. Calves affected with this defect have an excess amount of fluid collected in the skin and body, which leads them to have an increased size and weight, and in most cases they have small, underdeveloped lungs. Because of the increased size and weight of the calf, the cow often suffers dystocia. Tibial Hemimelia (TH) is a genetic defect primarily found in the Shorthorn breed, but is also found in Chianina, Maine Anjou, and Simmental. This defect is a recessive trait, and is always lethal in the homozygous state. Tibial Hemimelia is a defect of the tibia, a bone in the lower hind legs. Calves with this defect can be born alive but because they are unable to stand, walk and nurse, they do not survive. The number of carriers of Tibial Hemimelia are substantial, but there are DNA tests to reveal an animal’s status. Curly Calf Syndrome (CCS) Is found primarily in Angus cattle. Calves affected with this defect are born dead. They have bent and twisted spines, rigid, sometimes hyperextended legs, and are small and thin, with little muscle development. Because of their phenotype, calving
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difficulties can occur. Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) is a defect primarily found in Angus cattle. Affected calves are born dead, weighing only 25-35 pounds. These calves also have enlarged skulls with the skull plates loosely organized. There is no recognizable brain tissue, but just fluid is present. There is also no spinal tissue present. Like the other genetic defects it is recessive and is always lethal in the homozygous state. When both parents have the defective gene, there is a 25 percent chance the calf will be lethally affected, a 50 percent chance they will be carrier of the defect, and a 25 percent chance they will have both a normal phenotype and genotype. When a carrier is mated to a non-carrier, there is a 50 percent chance it will be a carrier, and a 50 percent chance it will have a normal genotype; there is a zero percent chance, however, that it will be lethally affected.
There are also non-lethal genetic defects, one of these being Fawn Calf Syndrome (FCS). Calves affected with Fawn Calf Syndrome have feet placed more to the rear than normal, hocks pulled up, and their back and spine is arched. They tend to have reduced range in movement in the hips, stifle and hock, and they have an increased extensibility of their lower limb joints. They tend to have a normal birth weight, but they are taller and more slender than calves that are not affected. Calves can slowly recover from Fawn Calf Syndrome, and can appear normal after four to six months, but tend to be lighter framed and muscled, and most remain tall and slender. Cows that were affected as calves often get an early onset of degenerative arthritis. Genetic defects can be easily prevented just by simply not using sires that are carriers of the defected genes. As a breeder, you are accountable for knowing what animals are carriers of genetic defects. This is rather easy because most breed associations have tested and documented the results of many sires. Thanks to technology, this information can be found in a simple Internet search. It is also important to know
what you have in your own cow herd. DNA test can be performed very easily by testing the semen or by pulling hair samples. If you have a calf that is born with a defect, make sure that you report it to your breed association. I believe that we as breeders should also start to discourage A.I. sire companies from selling seamen of carrier bulls. These defected animals often as a side effect are able to produce animals with desirable traits for club calf breeders, such as good hair coats. For a steer, having a defected gene is fine because it will have no chance of reproducing, but if you have a heifer, she now has a defective gene that could potentially cause difficulties in her future as a breeding animal. Genetic defects are easily preventable, if you as a breeder have proper knowledge. The best thing you can do is know that the sire you are using is free of genetic defects, and that your cow is also free of genetic defects. Don’t lose profit because of something that could have easily been prevented. Jessica Carlson is a freshman at Princeton High School and lives on her family’s cattle farm in rural Malden.
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Teacher recruitment and retention woes may mean uncertain future for Illinois agriculture RANTOUL — The future may not be so bright for the Illinois’ agriculture industry, one of the state’s leading economic drivers, if more agricultural education teachers aren’t recruited and retained, ... and soon. Specifically, 25 percent of all jobs in Illinois are directly or indirectly related to agriculture. A recent study by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) finds that schools are struggling to fill positions and find qualified candidates. Those involved with agricultural education in Illinois could not agree more. Over the past five years, demand for graduates in agriculture education has exceeded supply by an average of 32 per year. The shortage of teacher candidates comes at the most inopportune time as agricultural education in Illinois is growing in order to supply the agriculture industry with the talent necessary. Only 65 percent of high school districts offer agriculture programs and less than 4 percent of the secondary student body takes an agriculture course. This industry perspective fine-tunes the results of the IARSS findings which identified that 60 percent of Illinois school districts report
trouble filling teaching positions, and 75 percent of these districts are seeing fewer qualified candidates than in past years. Those numbers are much higher in rural districts, the Teacher Shortage Study notes. Ultimately, the problem for agriculture is about teacher recruitment and retention. Andrew Bowman, chair of the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) said, “If you’re passionate about teaching but have large student loans to pay off, then you’re probably going to industry, not the classroom.” Bowman cites statistics from a Purdue University study released in May where 57,900 new job opportunities are expected annually, but only 60 percent of those jobs will be filled by people with agricultural majors. As demand outpaces supply, salaries increase, and school districts are less competitive. “Our average first-year agricultural teacher salary is $36,975 compared to a $44,900 average for WIU and University of Illinois ag-majors taking industry positions. If you’re in debt, how do you say no to nearly an extra $10,000? It’s unfortunate, but about 10 percent of our
teachers could qualify for public housing based on Illinois’ median income,” Bowman said. It’s a problem that the Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education team (FCAE) fights constantly. Jess Smithers, FCAE coordinator, points out the demand for agricultural instructors is growing dramatically with an average of more than 60 vacancies annually for agriculture teachers despite an average of six new agriculture programs over the last five years. But with only an average of 20 agricultural teachers graduating each year from Illinois universities, FCAE has had to resort to alternatively licensed, retired, and outof-state candidates to meet the annual demand. Smithers said, “It’s not ideal, but it gives students access to classroom instruction, work-based learning and leadership development. We seek the best candidates, but worry about filling the next vacancy.” Industry is recognizing the alarming trend. Doug Hanson, former agricultural teacher at Waterloo and Clifton Central High Schools, now with ProHarvest
Seeds, and current ILCAE Board member, sees great potential. He said, “Our current state funding, which is only $1.8 million, is nowhere near enough. But we are working on solutions to increase teacher pay.” ILCAE is also seeking to have agricultural education identified as a designated teacher shortage area by the Illinois State Board of Education, opening up loan forgiveness options. Since this is federal money, the state of Illinois pays nothing. “That’s a common sense approach that won’t require arm-twisting in Springfield,” Hanson added. Bowman agrees, stating ILCAE membership is also seeking to extend agricultural teachers’ contracts to increase their pay and also engage businesses statewide to invest in agricultural education. He said, “We understand state funds are tight. And we understand that the private sector must provide resources to supplement, not replace, state funds. The solution is investors taking action in addition to donors writing checks.” One in four future jobs in Illinois may depend on how successful ILCAE is in these endeavors.
Spring tree and fish sale PRINCETON — The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual spring tree and fish sales. A wide variety of bareroot conifers, hardwoods and shrubs are available for $3 each. Some of the species offered include white oak, sugar maple, dogwood, redbud, serviceberry and black walnut. Planting supplies such as tree shelters, fertilizer and tree mats are also available for purchase. The deadline for tree
orders is Friday, April 8. Pickup will be Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, at Warnecke Woods Natural Area in Princeton. Some of the various fish species available include bluegill, channel catfish, fathead minnows, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, redear and triploid grass carp. Most species are available in a variety of sizes. The deadline for ordering carp is Friday, April 8, and all other fish orders are due by Thursday, April 21.
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A year-round diet St. Margaret’s dietitian explains the proper principles for nutrition and a healthy heart By Eric Engel Shaw Media Service
The heart reacts effectively when you are good to it. Exercise regularly, dance often, laugh out loud. Go enjoy the sunlight if you have the chance. Don’t drink or smoke, but if you do, try to limit your intake. It’s not all about eating a healthy diet — but that sure is a great place to start. Jennifer Scully, a dietitian at St. Margaret’s Hospital, said nutrition isn’t the end all, but it’s very important. In her eyes; MyPlate is a tasty dish to a healthy heart. “MyPlate replaced the food pyramid years ago,” Scully said, explaining half
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Healthy heart From Page 1B the theoretical plate consists of fruits and vegetables, with the third quarter housing protein and the final quarter whole grains. “You should also have dairy at least twice a day, be it milk or cheese.” Scully said medical nutrition therapy allows a dietitian to recommend the best foods to help manage ailments such as diabetes or heart disease. If given news about an unhealthy heart or diet, an individual can acquire the proper tools from Scully to happily go about their life. “We focus on priorities when patients meet with us and maybe tackle more things in follow-up visits,” Scully said, stressing how important it is a person does not attempt many changes at once, or they are destined to fail. Whether dealing with high cholesterol or high carbohydrate content, or looking to increase your fiber and mega 3 fatty acid intake, plan your moves patiently. “It takes extra time and effort to eat healthy; it takes a while to get grocery lists in line, and you need to have fruits and veggies readily available to eat,” she said, adding it’s smart to pack your lunch depending on your situation so you’re not tempted to go to the cafeteria. Scully said obese people don’t sleep well, which leads to unhealthy choices due to lethargy. Obesity also affects the hormones, leaving them less driven to improve their health. In light of that, Scully asks her clients to eat better, not starve themselves. “Don’t deprive yourself of anything, or you’ll tend to overeat,” she said, adding you can find grilled chicken, a salad or a yogurt parfait at a fast food restaurant. “There are fun, social places to go, but just don’t do it every week. All things in moderation.” Holidays, birthdays and celebrations come around, and the feasts that come with them can be enjoyed because there are times for treats. Just eat healthy Shaw Media photo/Eric Engel most of the time, Scully said, and don’t stop doing so St. Margaret’s Hospital dietitian Jennifer Scully said a March 1. healthy approach to eating is to cover half your plate “Don’t just eat heart healthy in February (because with servings of fruits and vegetables. it’s National Heart Month); make a habit out of it.”
Heart healthy shopping tips for seniors Eating better is one of the Heart Association’s “Simple 7” factors for improved heart health. When you maintain a healthy diet along with regular physical exercise and other good habits, you’ll not only feel better, but you’ll live longer. Here are some tips on what to eat, what not to eat, and how to succeed when the going gets tough.
1. Buy colorful fruits and vegetables.
Low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and fiber — adults should get at least five servings per day of these nutrition powerhouses.
2. Avoid buying high fat dairy or meat.
Look for skinless cuts of lean meat with the least amount of visible fat. Cuts that say “loin” after them, like sirloin and tenderloin, are often leaner cuts. Ground meats should have less than 20 percent fat, whether it’s chicken, turkey, pork or beef. Yogurt, milk, cheese and other dairy products should also be low in fat — 2 percent “reduced fat”
or less. The one kind of fat you do want your loved ones to get plenty of is fatty fish: two servings a week of salmon, trout or other oily fish can help lower the risk of heart disease and increase the body’s level of healthy Omega-3s.
3. Buy plenty of nuts and high fiber foods.
Fiber can help lower blood cholesterol, and it keeps you full, which helps you maintain a healthy weight. You can find fiber in fruits, veggies, beans and wholegrain breads and cereals, as well as in nuts. Almonds and walnuts also have plenty of other valuable nutrients and have been shown in recent studies to have a significant impact on heart health.
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Making sure the kitchen is well-stocked with healthy items — and low on tempting junk food — will help your loved ones get the right nutrition.
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Eating healthy ... season by season When it comes to being and staying healthy, physical exercise and sports keep your body young and agile. But what about the food you eat? Shouldn’t you be watching what you’re eating too. Eating seasonally not only keeps your wallet full, it also makes eating interesting and fresh. Being separated from the earth, and living far away from farms can make you oblivious to when certain foods are in season, or when they are most abundant in the country. To solve this issue, you can simply go to your local farmer’s market, and ask the farmer, or you can keep a list handy like this post. Read on to discover which foods you should be eating now while they last.
Spring
This season is the time of greening in which leafy vegetables and fresh herbs are plentiful. The following pieces of produce should be on your plate in the spring: 1. Swiss Chard: Swiss chard, the springtime fairy of green leaves, is rich in vitamin K, A and C that assists with bone, skin and teeth rejuvenation. Try a quiche, sauté or check out some other avenues of unique ways to eat this amazing leafy green. 2. Spinach: What kind of man is Popeye? Well, he’s a sailor man, but he’s also a spinach man, and for good reason: Spinach is rich in vitamins, minerals, health-promoting phytonutrients such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids, which give you a hefty dose of antioxidants. Make some amazing stuffed mushrooms, spinach dip or a creamy
lasagna. 3. Romaine Lettuce: Lettuce is scrumdiliumptious, low in calories, high in fiber to keep you regular, and brimming with vitamin C and beta-carotene. Try a Romaine green smoothie while you check out why lettuce actually rocks, and then whip up an amazing vegan caesar salad. 4. Parsley: Parsley is full of flavonoids — especially luteolin — which function as antioxidants to combine with highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules, helping to prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. You can make a wicked squash parsley dip and or a parsley-enhanced smoothie. For a savory twist, cook up a parsley pasta dish! 5. Basil: Basil is a rich source of magnesium which helps to protect the heart by relaxing the surrounding vessels. Noodle and bean salad is so much better with basil, and so is stuffed mushrooms. While you’re cooking up a storm with your best friend basil, try out a spaghetti squash and basil dish!
Summer
This season, hot and humid, makes you crave cooling foods that are ice cold on your tongue. Light fruits and vegetables are abundant in this season, and so you should indulge in all the berries, melons and “salad” vegetables like zucchini, cucumbers and celery. 1. Strawberries: Strawberries are ideal for the eyes, anti-aging, memory, bone and cardiovascular health. Strawberry recipes are plentiful, but you can also just have a simple chocolate covered strawberry or maybe a strawberry loaf! The possibilities are limitless.
2. Summer Squash: As an excellent source of manganese and a very good source of vitamin C, summer squash provides a great combination of antioxidants, but it’s carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are especially important for proper eye function. Never had summer squash, or just need a refresher on how to cook with it? Why not stuff some squash in your breakfast scramble or couscous. 3. Watermelon: Watermelon is a high-lycopene food which means that it helps with cardiovascular health and bone health. Summer watermelon is always the best, so why wouldn’t you have some with every meal (or at least until you get sick of it). Try it in a salad, smoothie or a chilled soup. 4. Pears: Pears, rich in dietary fiber, help protect against the development of Type 2 diabetes (or DM2, which stands for “diabetes mellitus type 2”) as well heart disease. Pears are sweet, soft, rich in fiber and delicious, whether you have them in a cocktail, a pie or a smoothie. 5. Broccoli: Broccoli has incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, and it’s also a potent source of vitamin C. A vegetable that looks like a little tree has to be delicious, right? Well, if you cook it up in a delicious way, say in a stir fry, salad or raw soup, then yes, absolutely.
Fall
Rolling in with orange leaves, pumpkin flavors and smells of cinnamon, fall is the most diverse of seasons, with different types of roots in season, and spices, all constituting as cooling and warming foods. Here’s what to
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eat as the air turns back cool: 1. Carrot: Carrots are super rich in carotenoids to prevent oxidative damage inside the body. Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh can’t live without his carrots, and you shouldn’t have to either. Make some muffins to kick off the turning of the leaves, or a gluten-free cake. Alternatively, you can indulge your savory taste buds with some raw carrot sushi. 2. Sweet Potato: With a sizable amount of vitamin A, these starchy tubers make everything healthier and tastier, so why not have some sweet potato and kale patties for dinner and some s’mores sweet potato brownies for dessert? If you’re just looking for a light meal, have a sweet potato pie smoothie! 3. Onions: Onions provide protection for the heart and blood vessels when consumed in a diet that is rich in other vegetables and fruits — especially flavonoid-containing vegetables and fruits. They’re so good they make you cry: onions make everything extra luscious and savory, so throw ‘em in a stew, soup or even a kugel. 4. Garlic: Since Halloween is smack dab at the end of fall, you can most definitely use it’s potent powers to ward off vampires and amp up the flavors of any dish (well except breakfast porridge). 5. Ginger: This amazing root is rich in sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent odors and for many of their health-promoting effects. Your favorite spicy root doesn’t just enhance your chai tea, it also produces amazing food products: check out these 10 amaz-
ing recipes, or put some pancakes on the grill and top them with this cranberry, pear, ginger sauce. Eating seasonally isn’t only beneficial for your wallet and the planet, but it benefits your health (and your taste buds) all the way around. Plants taste so much better when eaten in the season they’re grown in. Strive to eat more seasonal foods as the new year approaches and see how your body responds!
Winter
A lot cooler than fall, winter is the time for exclusively warm foods with warm spices to compliment it. Staying warm is the most paramount item on your list during this time, so choose foods that help out! You might not think fresh foods are available this time of year, but you’d be surprised just how many nutritious ingredients are abundant during the cooler months. 1. Nuts: In addition to healthy fats and vitamin E, a quarter-cup of nuts, specifically almonds, contains 62 mg of magnesium plus 162 mg of potassium. Winter is the best time to go nuts on nuts, whether you crack them yourself with your grandma’s favorite nut cracker, or if you buy them already shelled. Once you have your hands on some, make some fabulous nut cheese or nut butters. 2. Brussels Sprouts: Brussels sprouts have a superb glucosinolate content which are important phytonutrients for health because they are the chemical starting points for a variety of cancer-protective substances. The alien heads are here to make your holidays and snow days even better than they already are, so stuff them in a
soup, in a nice bake with a maple mustard glaze, or in your favorite gnocchi dish. 3. Dates: Dates are wicked awesome, and if you don’t already know just how awesome they are, give them a try. Add some maple syrup or brown sugar. Who wouldn’t love them? Put them in anything from oat squares to marbella to yogi balls; they are always marvelous. 4. Turnips: Glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds that may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer while providing antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic benefits, are an essential part of turnips. The Puritans love them, so try them yourself in ravioli, fry form or in a club with caramelized onions and toasted lentils. 5. Oranges: The vitamin C in oranges is a primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside cells. The citrus that you found at the bottom of your stocking or growing on trees that smell beautiful are considered a delicacy in the winter, but they are in season in some states. Put them in a chocolate cheesecake, orange cauliflower, cupcakes or in some French-inspired crepes. Essentially, eating seasonally helps to diversify your diet, giving you new things to eat. This diversity is the foundation of a healthy diet, supplying the body with different nutrients to help it along during the different parts of the year. Whichever season you’re in, try and center your diet accordingly. Source: onegreenplanet. org.
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10 tips for spring fitness After a long winter of reduced activity or inactivity, you might be tempted to get outside and train as soon as the weather improves. You may also be tempted to exercise at the same level you did at the end of the last season. But such enthusiasm often leads to early season injuries. If you changed your routine for the winter, you need to get back into shape slowly. Here are some tips for avoiding sports injuries as you increase your exercise this spring.
1. Slow but steady Don’t succumb to the weekend warrior syndrome. Try to get some exercise three to four times per week on alternate days. One of the best ways to get injured or sore is to go hard all weekend and do nothing during the week.
2. Monitor your level of exertion Use the perceived exertion scale, the talk test, or the heart rate range to help you determine an appropriate intensity level. Stay at the lower end of the scale (11-13) and build up over several weeks.
3. Increase your
training slowly
a solid base of fitness
Increasing training (mileage, time or amount of weight lifted) more than 10 percent per week increases your risk of injury. To avoid this, increase your training gradually over the weeks.
Depending upon how much inactivity you had over the winter, it could take as long as 6 weeks to re-establish a solid fitness base. Start your exercise program with slow, steady aerobic sessions. When you add intervals or all-out efforts, make sure you allow enough rest and recovery (at least 48 hours) between those hard effort training days.
4. Don’t exercise in pain As you get back to training in the spring, you may have some minor muscle aches and soreness. But if you have any sharp, unusual pain, or a soreness that doesn’t go away, pay attention. You may be on the way to an injury. It’s important to listen to the warning signs of an injury.
5. Cross train Varying your workouts can improve help you performance and reduce risk of overuse injuries. By participating in a variety of different activities, such as running, weight training, hiking, boot camp classes or biking, you limit the stress on one specific muscle group because different activities use muscles in slightly different ways.
6. Avoid all-out efforts until you build
7. Follow a training program and keep records If you really want to build back up to optimal fitness, it helps to establish a training plan and stick with it. There are many training programs for all types of sports and having one is not only good motivation, but it helps keep you from doing too much too soon.
8. Cut yourself some slack If you took the winter off, don’t expect to be back to peak fitness in a week or two. It’s OK to go slow and just enjoy being outside again. There’s plenty of summer left, so don’t worry
about going a bit slower in the beginning.
9. Train with others at your fitness level If you can find a few people with the same fitness level and goals as you, it can help keep you progressing at a good pace. Training with those who are farther along will only encourage you to overdo it, get injured or feel “behind” in your training. Workouts with more fit people can be motivating and help you improve, but only after you have a good solid base to work with. Otherwise they can be harmful.
10. Create a
support system Having a strong support system made up of friends, family, a coach or a strong team is an important part of becoming a successful athlete. Spring training is an essential time to turn to your closest allies for motivation. And don’t forget to have fun! Keep in mind that spring training is a time for fun, light-hearted exercise. You aren’t competing, and you aren’t burned out yet.
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38 ways yoga improves health Yoga can provide a plethora of healthy benefits, even though each person/participant benefits differently from their workout. Experts say if you just experience a couple or more of the different benefits mentioned below, it can improve your physical and mental health immensely. Remember to consult your doctor before any workout. 1. Improves your flexibility 2. Builds muscle strength 3. Perfects your posture 4. Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown 5. Protects your spine 6. Betters your bone health 7. Increases your blood flow 8. Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity 9. Ups your heart rate 10. Drops your blood pressure 11. Regulates your adrenal glands 12. Makes you happier 13. Finds a healthy lifestyle 14. Lowers blood sugar 15. Helps you focus 16. Relaxes your system 17. Improves your balance
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Wendy Kenny (front left) recently instructs a yoga class of Wayne Sims, Joan Stowe, Wanda Wagner and Elizabeth Romagnoli held at the Tiskilwa Public Library. 18. Maintains your nervous system 19. Releases tension in your limbs 20. Helps you sleep deeper 21. Boosts your immune system functionality
22. Gives your lungs room to breathe 23. Prevents IBS and other digestive problems 24. Gives you peace of mind 25. Increases your self-esteem 26. Eases your pain
27. Gives you inner strength 28. Connects you with guidance 29. Helps keep you drug free 30. Builds awareness for transformation 31. Benefits your rela-
tionships 32. Uses sounds to soothe your sinuses 33. Guides your body’s healing in your mind’s eye 34. Keeps allergies and viruses at bay 35. Helps you serve
others 36. Encourages self care 37. Supports your connective tissue 38. Uses the placebo effect, to affect change Source: www.yogajournal.com.
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Thinking about health Prices for medical airlifts can hit the stratosphere By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service
Not many of us think about needing air ambulances. We don’t dwell on that possibility, but for people hurt in car accidents or who live in smaller or rural communities without medical care at hand, being airlifted to a hospital can mean the difference between life and death. Increasingly, the service also can mean the difference between getting well at a price you can afford or at a price that could push you over a financial cliff. Air ambulances have become the centerpiece of a nationwide dispute over balance billing, a practice that requires unsuspecting families, even those with good insurance, to pay a large part of the bill. In Nebraska a woman who was injured when her van rolled on a gravel road found herself with a $44,000 air ambulance bill. Her insurance paid most of the bill. A North Dakota man who got a $67,300 bill from a company that transported his wife to the Mayo Clinic had to pay more than $50,000 out of pocket. In Ohio, a man filed for bankruptcy because he owed $22,000 to an air ambulance company, which had placed a lien on his home. And so it goes in other states where patients have complained about balance billing, this particularly dark side of the
medical marketplace, which affects all health care services, not just air ambulances. It works like this. You have health coverage, incur a medical bill, and assume the service is covered by your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Then comes the surprise! The bill isn’t covered because the provider is not in your insurer’s network. You’re on the hook for the entire amount. Sometimes it’s impossible to tell if a provider belongs to a network or not. When you are wheeled into the operating room, are you going to ask the anesthesiologist if he or she belongs to the hospital’s network? How many accident victims suffering from trauma are going to direct EMS workers to check if the air service is in or out of network before they’re lifted to a hospital? You can also get stuck even if the ambulance company is in the network. An insurance payment may not come close to covering the cost. “Rates ambulance companies charge private patients are much more than they are charging to Medicare or Medicaid patients,” says Chuck Bell programs director at Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports. The industry argues that Medicare rates are too low and some patients have no insurance so only by charging
insured patients higher fees can they stay in business. “The air ambulance industry has grown rapidly, and prices have shot up a lot with some companies trying to make a quick buck.” For one large company the average bill went from about $17,200 in 2009 to $40,000 in 2014. The problem with air ambulances is an example of the disorderly introduction of medical technology without any planning or regulation. Patients are trapped in the middle of a tug of war between insurers that want to keep payments low and air ambulance companies that are eager for profits. To collect more revenue from privately insured patients, ambulance companies sometimes resort to aggressive collection practices asking for financial information from privately insured patients to assess which ones have assets they can go after, Bell explained. One solution is to ban balance billing for the air ambulance industry and create a fee schedule for the entire marketplace, but that seems unlikely because of a 1978 federal law that deregulated the airlines and prohibited the federal government from regulating prices and schedules in the states. North Dakota passed a law requiring those needing air ambulances to use a list of providers that are part of insurers’
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networks. One company sued, and the issue is tied up in court. Other federal laws may also inadvertently prevent a national solution that would apply to all consumers no matter what kind of insurance they had. The usual shopping advice doesn’t apply here. But you can check your insurance benefits and at least know if you are covered for these services. You can look at a chart from the Kaiser Family Foundation that offers guidance about your state’s rules on balanced billing. And, you can make a lot of noise with state officials if you face one of these bills. Some companies offer membership programs for a nominal fee that will pay some portion of the bills. These cards, which are not insurance, may not cover the full cost, and you may be picked up by a service that doesn’t honor your card. And in an emergency are you going to look for your card and tell the EMS worker, “Hey, call this one?” Have you had experience with balance billing? Write to Lieberman at trudy.lieberman@ gmail.com.
Healthy lifestyles for seniors
Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of a healthy life for seniors. Participating in regular exercise and adhering to a healthy diet can have a noticeable impact in general well-being. Conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, high cholesterol, dementia, depression and some cancers can be prevented or more easily treated in seniors with good diet, exercise and other lifestyle modifications. Important life style modifications other than diet and exercise to promote senior health include: Moderate alcohol use; smoking cessation; sun protection; routine dental care with brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits; regular primary care doctor visits and review of medication list, side effects, and drug interactions; involvement in health care decisions and development of advance directives; health care screening, preventive measures, and vaccinations (immunizations); eye doctor and foot doctor visits for individuals with diabetes; adequate sleep and good sleep hygiene; social activities and vacations. Source: emedicinehealth. com.
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