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Drivers doing OK with new law But more compliance still needed

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

Bureau County is one of six counties designated by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) as the most likely to comply with the state’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cell phones.

IDOT announced this week that Bureau, Rock Island, Champaign, Effingham, Madison and St. Clair counties were the most compliant with the new law, even before it went into effect nearly four months ago. Each of the six counties had a 9 percent rate of elec-

tronic use by drivers, based upon a study in November in which officials observed more than 33,000 drivers on roads across the state.

IDOT officials stated the purpose of the study was to measure how many drivers were already complying with the new state law which was passed in August 2013, and went into

effect Jan. 1. The November study will be used as a baseline against which future studies could be measured.

On the higher end of the November compliance study, nearly 18 percent of drivers observed in Chicago were holding cell phones or other electronic devices close to their ears or faces.

On Tuesday, Princeton Police Chief Tom Root said compliance with the new cell phone law has been much better than he had anticipated. His department has issued some warnings to violators, but no tickets have been issued so far.

He will continue with the same thought pattern for his department to issue warnings, rather

than tickets, unless there is some serious circumstance, such as a crash, involved in the situation, Root said.

Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson said the sheriff ‘s department hasn’t issued any formal warnings or tickets so far for violations of the cell phone ban.

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Area towns honored for fluoride

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By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

Five Bureau County community water departments are among the 430 community water departments throughout Illinois honored recently for maintaining statemandated fluoride levels during 2013.

The Princeton Water Department was honored for not only maintaining recommended fluoride levels for all 12 months of 2013, but for also being in compliance with recommended fluoride levels for the past 25 years — from 1989 through 2013.

The DePue Water Department was also honored for maintaining recommended fluoride levels for all 12 months for 2013. This is the third consecutive year for the DePue Water Department to receive this honor.

Both the Mineral Water Department and the Spring Valley Water Department also received fluoride compliance designation for all 12 months of 2013, with each department receiving the honor for the past two years.

The LaMoille Water Department received honorable mention for having maintained recommended fluoride levels for 11 out of the 12 months of 2013.

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A stitch in time Brennan Roden, 8, of Princeton concentrates on learning her knitting skills Tuesday afternoon under the watchful eye of instructor Sue Garvin at the Prairie Arts Council in Princeton. The Prairie Arts Council is offering a variety of afternoon jewelry-making and knitting opportunities this week, while many area school students are on spring break.

IAAE honors Princeton couple, library

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Illinois Alliance For Arts Education (IAAE) Awards for 2014 have been awarded to a Princeton couple and to the Princeton Public Library.

At the March 20 awards ceremony held in the Governor’s Executive Mansion in Springfield, Keith and Julia Cain of Princeton were given an award for Out-

standing Service to the Arts in the Business and Industry Division. The Princeton Public Library received its award in the division of Public and Community Service.

Serving as emcee for the 31st annual Service Recognition Awards ceremony was Terry Madsen of Princeton, IAAE vice president. The Cains were nominated for their award by Madsen. The Princeton Public Library was nominated

for its award by Amber Harper of Walnut, who also serves on the IAAE Board, as director.

On Tuesday, Madsen said the award recipients were selected from nominations received from throughout the state.

The nominations were submitted to a committee who selected the final recipients for the awards.

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What does one learn from an experience of sexual abuse?

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Editor’s note: This is the third segment in a series on one family’s struggles with sexual abuse. The names in this four-part series have been changed to protect the identity of the family involved.

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ohn and Jane Smiths’ two young daughters were sexually abused by their grandfather. Grandpa was eventually incarcerated, but that didn’t stop the gamut of emotions the Smith family has experienced.

“I firmly believe that a person can grow from all of life’s experiences,” Jane said. “Especially sad or tragic events like this can make one bitter or better.

From the very beginning, I insisted this pain would not be wasted. I insisted to the best of our ability, we would use it for good. I had some grandiose idea of my daughter sharing her story publicly and freeing many children from their prisons ... easy for me to think.

“Realistically my husband and I have worked on improving our relationship as we journeyed through the pain together with the help of a counselor,” Jane

“I firmly believe that a person can grow from all of life’s experiences. Especially sad or tragic events like this can make one bitter or better.

Jane continued. “We believe when the parents are close and united, it helps the children feel safe, secure and happy.

“The abuse brought our nuclear family much closer. Kind words of love, reminiscence and encouragement have been exchanged among siblings who have never expressed themselves like that before.

“There is also the terrible fear of who else may have been abused,” Jane said. “The other children said they just don’t know ... Five family members, including our two girls, have reported being victimized.”

Jane said John and she have learned much from the experience, and it has caused them to grow closer to each other as the leaders of the family. The couple functions more as a team now. Jane said she is better able to lean on her husband and looks to him first for emotional support, rather than on friends and fam-

ily. John has become more tuned into the emotional needs of their children and is better able to connect with them and help them sort out their feelings.

Even though Grandpa is in prison, Jane said she still finds herself fearful for the safety of her daughters.

“If I think about the reality of these circumstances too long, I can become consumed with fear and worry that my children will never recover from this, and that I can’t always keep them safe,” Jane said.

“It’s hard to accept that even though my children have accused me of being a worry-wart or an overlyprotective Mom, they still got hurt.”

Jane said she’s committed to listening to her inner voice that gives her a funny feeling about someone or a particular event. She’s also said she will be more direct with her daughters and straight out ask questions about any uncomfortable actions someone might

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commit. She and Susie are also going to counseling to work on facilitating conversation between each other.

“Hopefully then if she finds herself in a compromising situation, she’ll seek us out for help,” Jane said, adding therapy has helped the family open up honest and thoughtful communication.

What would the Smiths like other families/parents to know about the road they have traveled?

“Listen to your heart.

If you don’t feel like your children are safe, tell them that if a certain situation or person makes you uncomfortable, and ask them if anything is going on that makes them feel uncomfortable,” Jane said. “If your child ever shares that they have been abused, do not for a moment allow your child to think you don’t believe them. Get them to a counselor as soon as possible and get them started on the road to recovery.

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“There will be times you will profoundly struggle with what your child has to go through to be healed, but the exposure of the truth will set them free from all they dysfunctional behaviors they have developed to survive the abuse.

“Do not allow yourself to live in the past and wish that things had been done differently or that it never happened,” Jane said. “You can’t change the past. You can make yourself crazy trying to change the past.”

So will the Smith family ever be the same after going through such a traumatic event?

“Without a doubt, no,” Jane said. “This is a lifechanging event. However, the revelation of the abuse has given us insight into previously baffling behaviors of our children. We are learning to be better listeners to our kids. And we’re working on validating their feelings, so they feel heard and are encouraged to share more feelings and experiences with us.”

The final segment of this series in Saturday’s BCR focuses on what parents can do to keep their children safe.

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DePue students want a new graduation date Students present petition to board and protest recent decision

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DEPUE — Despite students petitioning and holding a brief “sit-in” protest during school hours, DePue School Board members are sticking with their decision to hold graduation ceremonies on a Sunday, as opposed to the usual Friday.

In December, the board approved eighth-grade and high school graduation ceremonies for May 18, a Sunday. The intention to move the date was to avoid track meets, which are held on the Friday and Saturday of graduation weekend.

At the time, board member Nickole Barto said it was a conflict they

always run into every year. Stories of students rushing to get back to make their graduation ceremony and some even having to change into dress clothes in the car on the way to the ceremony were shared at the time.

To prevent the chaos this year, the graduation date was moved to Sunday.

With this new date, however, some of the students who will be participating in the graduation have expressed negative opinions about the change. Last month, students started a petition, which they gathered signatures and presented to the board asking to change the graduation date to May 16, a Friday.

Students expressed having graduation on a Sunday would limit the time to celebrate with family and friends and would conflict with church

events taking place on Sunday.

The board decided to put the option to switch the date to Friday on their agenda for the March board meeting.

Superintendent Randy Otto confirmed that at Wednesday’s meeting the board claimed that students didn’t bring enough “compelling evidence” that proved holding graduation on a Sunday would conflict with events and celebrations.

The board then had a vote to change graduation date to May 16.

Board members Nickole Barto, Paul Bosnich, Karen Miranda and Juan Ruiz voted down the motion, and board members Richard Hernandez and Laurie Delgado voted

in favor of the motion.

Board member Jason Hayes was absent from the meeting.

After the board’s decision, some students in the senior class and eighth grade held a brief “sit-in” protest on the following Friday morning.

Otto said about 20 students sat on the stairs during class time. When asked to return to class, no one objected.

Otto said on Wednesday that students have started another petition and have asked to hold a special meeting with the board. The meeting date and time is still being negotiated, but Otto said they are shooting for sometime next week.

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BUDA — At this week’s Buda Village Board meeting, Treasurer Jenny Bollinger said plans are being made for a 5K run in the village this summer. The run, under the coordination of Trudi Buckman, will raise funds for afterschool programs in the village. Bollinger said Buckman will be at the next month’s board meeting to go over details about the run.

In other board meeting news: • The treasurer said she will proceed with placing liens on several properties to recover money owed the village for unpaid water and sewer bills.

• The village received a $20,000 check from Hertz Management.

• The board will review the results of the village financial audit for 2013 with village auditor Joe Birkey at the next board meeting.

• Village Superintendent Duane Roberts went over the results of a street inspection performed by Jack Kusek of McClure Engineering.

The review was made in order to help prioritize repairs to streets that will have to be made due to the harsh winter.

• The results of surveys placed in water bills have been submitted to the library. The village library trustees are in the process of reviewing of the results.

• A village Easter egg hunt committee needs to be formed, and anyone interested in volunteering needs to contact Bollinger through the village office immediately. The Easter egg hunt is scheduled for April 19 in the village park.

• The city-wide cleanup day is April 9.

• Larry Roberts received the go ahead to build the archive display in the foyer to the village library.

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County Democrats to meet DEPUE — The DePue/Bureau County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the VFW Hall in DePue. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Raviolis will be served after the meeting. Everyone is encouraged to bring a new member to the meeting.

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From Page 1 In his nomination of the Cains, Madsen said the Cains provide the model for businesses in small places in Illinois, and beyond, they are concerned about local access to the arts.

“Their commitment to providing their community with opportunities in the arts that are hard to find in much larger locations is complete. They have made it work,” Madsen said.

Continuing, Madsen said the Cains’ efforts have created opportunities for local youth to step onto stage with talent fresh from national tours and large venues under the direction of professional choreographers, music and theatre directors. The Cains have provided young artists with the opportunity to build their resumes and seasoned professionals with the chance to explore new materials and challenging paces, Madsen said.

“If small business owners are looking for a way to improve arts in their community on any scale, they should talk to Keith and Julia Cain. They have changed the city of Princeton,” Madsen said.

In her nomination of the Princeton Public Library, Harper said the library has a strong commitment to being a community center as well as being a focal point for information and inspiration for Princeton and the surrounding community.

“Princeton Public Library has made the

Law From Page 1 He does have deputies in the mornings and afternoons to watch in school areas for any violations and to also give a general presence in those areas.

But in general traffic areas, outside of school zones, his officers are seeing lots of violations of people talking on handhand cell phones while driving and also texting while driving, which is also against the law.

Violators are primarily in the younger group of drivers, who sometimes think they are infallible, Thompson said. He’s concerned about those people not taking the care and precautions they should while driving to keep themselves safe, the sheriff said.

That’s the purpose of the law, to keep people safer, Thompson said.

However, he was never an advocate of banning talking on hand-held cell phones while driving, but rather to ban texting while driving, which is the bigger problem. His officers have to multi task all the time while

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fine arts, performing arts and applied arts a strong part of their programming and collection development,” Harper said. “The list of arts and humanities programs over the past year is extensive and most especially involve partnering with other community organizations and institutions.”

Some of the programs provided this past year by the library have been the Smithsonian/ Museum on Main Street exhibition, Journey Stories in cooperation with the Illinois Humanities Council, and a community art show, four years running, with a different focus each year. This year, the Princeton Public Library received a National Endowment for the Humanities/American Library Association “Bridging Cultures” Bookshelf. The “Muslim Journeys” supporting programs involved not only a documentary on Islamic art, but also a performance of traditional Turkish music and a temporary installment of an Islamic garden with informational signage in the main area of the library, Harper said.

In regular programming, the library tries to feature frequent musical performances, not only because they are popular, but also because many patrons are on fixed incomes and do not have the opportunity to attend other local performances, Harper said.

Programs are provided for both young and adult patrons offering handson creative experiences to emphasize that the

arts are an active experience, not just passive, she added.

The two Princetonbased awards were among 15 awards presented during the March 20 event.

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driving, including talking on radios and phones. It would have been hypocritical of him to allow his officers to talk on a phone while driving while others could not. However, the new law does have an exemption for law enforcement officers.

Though his department’s activity against violators has been minimal so far, his deputies will be taking more aggressive enforcement of the new law as it’s needed, Thompson said.

According to the new law, violators of the Illinois hands-free law face

fines that start at $75, rising to $100 for a second offence and $125 for a third offense. Fourth and subsequent offenses can be fined $150 each, and after four violations, the state can also suspend the driver’s license.

Distracted drivers convicted of injuring others on the road also face up to $2,500 in fines and up to a year in jail. A distracted driver convicted in connection with someone’s death could face a fine of up to $25,000 and up to three years in prison.

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In above photo, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education president Becky Blaine (left) presents an Outstanding Service to the Arts Award to Julia and Keith Cain of Princeton. Below, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Vice President Terry Madsen (left) congratulates Princeton Public Library representative Ron McCutchan for the library’s Outstanding Service to the Arts Award in the Public and Community Service Division.

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From Page 1 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the designations March 17 at the 2014 Illinois Section American Water Works Association Conference and Expo in Springfield.

IDPH Director LaMar Hasbrouck commended the water departments for their achievements and also commented on the importance of communities maintaining recommended fluoride levels.

“Water fluoridation can improve overall oral health for both children and adults. Studies show water fluoridation reduces tooth decay by about 25 percent over a person’s lifetime,” Hasbrouck said. “Studies also show that widespread community water fluoridation saves money for both families and the health care system. We applaud those communities that maintain levels of fluoride in their water systems and encourage them to continue their efforts.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. The American Academy of Pediat-

rics, the American Dental Association and the last five surgeon generals have stated water fluoridation is safe and effective, he said.

In proclaiming March 17-23 as Water and Wastewater Operators Week in Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn said 66 of the 430 honored water systems earned a commendation for meeting the state recommended fluoride levels for at least five consecutive years, with Princeton being one of the nine water departments maintaining recommended fluoride levels for at least 25 years. The LaMoille Water Department was one of 107 water systems receiving honorable mention for meeting state fluoride levels in 2013.

As reported by the IDPH, approximately 99 percent of those served by public water systems in Illinois receive the benefit of fluoridated drinking water, compared to the current national average of approximately 72 percent. Fluoride is found naturally in water, but in many communities, the amount of the mineral is too low and does not meet the required standards, the IDPH states.

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Obituaries Lorraine Owens

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FRANKLIN GROVE — Lorraine T. Owens, 86, of Franklin Grove died at Franklin Grove Health Center on Monday, March 24, 2014.

She was born in West Allis, Wis., on Nov. 24, 1927, the daughter of Leo and Corinne (Betz) Alshouse.

She worked for Mapleside Manor in Amboy for many years prior to retirement. She was a member of Community United Methodist Lorraine Church in LaMoille. Lorraine was united in Owens marriage to Floyd Owens in LaMoille on Sept.

3, 1950.

Survivors include her children, Deb (Brian) Harris of Amboy, Larry (Dina) Owens of Amboy; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Marla Jean (Bob) Shedlosky of Geneseo; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 23, 1995; one grandson, Shawn Owens; one stepson, William Owens; and one brother, Merrill Alshouse.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with Pastor Jack Briggs officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in LaMoille.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 29 from 1 p.m. until time of service in the funeral home. A memorial has been established.

Condolences may be left at www.thejonesfh.com.

MAQUON – Arthur D. “Tony” Hermann, 75, of Maquon died at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

He was born March 9, 1939, in Peoria, to Arthur L. and Pauline A. (Widmer) Hermann. He married E. Loretta (Kohtz) Hermann in 1969. She preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2004. He then married Joyce E. (Foes) Hermann on March 15, 2008. She survives.

Arthur Also surviving are three children, Dan- Hermann iel A. Hermann of Maquon, Michelle H. Raheja of Los Angeles, Calif., and Eric D. (Madoka) Hermann of Houston [Cypress], Texas; two stepchildren, Robert (Marcia) Hix of Manlius, and Laura (Cory) Albers of Davenport, Iowa; three sisters, Gloria D. (Gary) Winston of Colorado Springs, Colo., Paula D. (Ernie) Clark of Mapleton, and Deborah J. Hermann of Peoria; one brother, Michael (Mary) Hermann of Glasford; four grandchildren, Ruby, Isha, Kai, and Reno; six stepgrandchildren, Megan, Rachel, Ryan, Steven, Maggie, and William; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Andrew, Allison, and Addie.

Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Air National Guard. He worked as a service engineer in Defense and Federal Products for Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, retiring in 2002.

He was a member of the Schiller Masonic Lodge 335 for 50 years, and a member of the Model A Car Club, 4-Ever-4’s. Tony was also a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the National American Legion, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a former member of the Peoria Shriners and the Peoria Consistory, and was a member of the Maquon United Methodist Church.

Tony was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time at his lake property. Another hobby was building custom black powder rifles and shooting competitively.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Maquon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sue Bryce officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Maquon United Methodist Church or to the National Rifle Association.

To leave online condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Paul Sobin SPRING VALLEY — Paul J. Sobin, 53, of Spring Valley died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28 at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley. Deacon Ray Fischer will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the funeral home, as well as from 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday.

Paula Beams PRINCETON — Paula I. Beams, 69, of Princeton passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014, at Perry Memorial Hospital.

She was born on March 31, 1944, in Princeton to Rex I. Lawrence and Ruth (Forney) Lawrence. She graduated from Walnut High School 1962 and then attended Blackhawk and Northern Illinois University. She married Albert Kent Beams on April 1, 1966, in Walnut Methodist Church.

She was an active member of Elm City Belles, Eastern Star, and First United Methodist Church. She also taught Sunday school, Bible school, and adult Bible school. She enjoyed church choir, crochet, plastic canvas work, gardening, and cooking.

She is survived by her son, Brian Beams of Princeton; two daughters, Brema Beams of Princeton and Betsy Beams of Chicago; and one sister, Stephanie Haskell of Spring Valley.

She was preceded by her mother, Ruth E. Lawrence; her father, Rex I. Lawrence; and her sister, Brema Lawrence.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the First Methodist Church of Princeton, the Rev. George Woosnam officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Carol Doll FAYETTVILLE, N.C. — Carol M. Doll, 85, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Woodlands Nursing Center in Fayetteville, N.C. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, March 27, at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton. Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is handling arrangements

Pearle Lange WALNUT — Pearle E. Lange, 91, of Mesa Ariz., formerly of Walnut, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the Walnut Manor in Walnut. Arrangements are pending with the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

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Two are charged with heroin felony PRINCETON — Two Princeton residents have been arrested on drug charges.

On March 20, TRIDENT task force agents, with the assistance of the Princeton Police Department, executed a Bureau County search warrant at the residence located at 323 S. First St. in Princeton.

As a result of the search warrant, Ronald Hotchkiss, 44, and Angela Janssen, 36, both of 323 S. First St. in Princeton, were charged with the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, heroin, and with the Class A misdemeanor of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hotchkiss and Janssen were transported to the Bureau County Jail where they remain awaiting a felony bond hearing.

Parker pleads guilty to forgery felony PRINCETON — A rural Wyanet woman has pleaded guilty to the Class 3 felony of forgery.

Kim A. Parker, 54, entered an open plea of guilty on March 20 in Bureau County Court before Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich. The judge ordered the probation department to conduct a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing hearing for 1:30 p.m. May 28.

Parker was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender Jacob Frost. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann.

On Oct. 1, 2013, a Princeton church reported a church check had been forged. Following an investigation by the Princeton Police Department, it was determined Parker had delivered the forged check to another sometime around Sept. 25, 2013. The check was in the amount of $567.

Strader found guilty of felonies PRINCETON — A Princeton man has been found guilty of two counts of the Class 4 felony of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI).

Billy J. Strader, 44, appeared in Bureau County Court on March 14 and March 18 for a bench trial before Associate Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich. Strader was found guilty at the conclusion of the bench trial on both counts of aggravated DUI. Hollerich ordered the probation department to conduct a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing hearing for 1:30 p.m. May 19.

Strader was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender James Andreoni. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann.

On April 4, 2013, a single-vehicle crash occurred on the Princeton/Tiskilwa Road. Upon investigation by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department, it was determined that Strader was the driver of the vehicle, and that he was under the influence of alcohol at that time. Occupants of the vehicle, including Strader, suffered great bodily harm. On May 13, 2013, Strader was indicted for two counts of aggravated DUI for two of the victims.

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Keeping the distance in perspective One week ago, I was playing with my granddaughters in the warm sunshine of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The grass in their backyard was green … trees were budding ... purple and yellow flowers were blooming ... temperatures were in the high 60s. We played kickball and hide-go-seek. We looked for insects. We drew with chalk on the patio steps. We laughed loudly. We snuggled closely.

That afternoon, while 2-year-old Brooklyn napped and 5 year-old Brynnan was in COMMENTARY kindergarten, I rested in the backyard glider, soaking up the sunshine and contemplating what it would be like to live full time in Salt Lake City, near our daughter Clarissa, son-in-law, Ryan, and their girls.

But Salt Lake City is a long ways from the Midwest, where my other granddaughters, Addi, 6, and Emma, 5, live with their parents, our daughter and son-in-law, Anjee and Dan. And then there is our daughter, Lisa, who lives in Seattle.

The United States is way too big of a country for me sometimes.

But on the positive side, because of our children, we have traveled much more of this country than we probably would have otherwise.

When the news came out this week about the horrible mudslides in the state of Washington, about an hour north of Seattle, I could easily picture the area because we have driven near there with Lisa. When West Virginia had its water problems earlier this year, I paid close attention because our daughter Anjee and her family had lived in West Virginia once. The Park City, Utah, area where the 2002 Winter Olympics were held? We’ve been there several times while visiting Clarissa and her family.

So having kids spread throughout the country isn’t all bad, I guess.

In many significant ways, my world vision and awareness has been magnified through our children who have lived around the United States and traveled oversees a lot more than I have.

In comparison to when I was growing up with longdistance relationships with my own grandparents, I’m so thankful to live in this age of technology when family visits can be just a click away through cell phones, texting, FaceTime and Skype.

On Sunday evening, after our bags were unpacked, our Utah family called us for FaceTime. We laughed together again. We talked about all we had done together that week. As any proud grandmother, I marveled again at how brilliant and charming our grandchildren are.

Looking back on our life as parents, I know we no doubt made some mistakes along the way raising our kids. But one thing we are sure we did right was to give our daughters the freedom to follow their own paths, even if those paths led them away from us.

But with the help of technology, we know we are blessed because that distance has only been in miles.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at dbarker@bcrnews.com.

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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.”

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A Princeton legend: Richard Widmark ‘Warlock’

By Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

In the late 1950s, Richard Widmark was into the heart of his movie career. He had a touch of gray to his hair, and on the silver screen, it even sparkled like the precious metal with highlights of gold, setting off his vivid blue eyes. His striking appearance gave him a vulnerability that added to the earthbound flawed heroes he could now play.

“The only real security comes from a belief in oneself – and that goes for every man, whatever he does to make a dollar.” He had that belief in himself, and it was present on the screen. Widmark made the second of his three movies (“Broken Lance,” “Warlock,” and “Alvarez Kelly”) for Edward Dmytryk in 1959. He had died in the ghost town shadows, as the bad guy Clint Hollister in the final showdown of “The Law and Jake Wade” (1958).

You knew he was “gonna get it” when he smoked that last stogie, gave Wade a Tommy Udo “grin’n’gnawf,” and got in the last smarting remark of the movie.

This time, though, he is the redemptive hero, Johnny Gannon, a man struggling to do the right thing in “Warlock.” It is a fascinating movie with an impressive cast, from an honored novel, and a director of politically flawed repute. The director, Dmytryk, was one of the Hollywood Ten who was blacklisted by the film industry for refusing to testify to the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, during the Red Scare of the McCarthy era.

He spent some time in prison, and then after finally testifying in 1951, his career was back on track. The movie was adapted from the Oakley Hall novel that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1958 (“A Death In The Family” by James Agee). Hall wrote primarily about the historical American West.

“Warlock” is a small Utah mining town in the early 1880s that is overrun by rough men of all cuts. The citizens find themselves incapable of fighting back, so they hire famed shooter and town tamer Clay Blaisedell (Henry Fonda) to come in and mop up the thugs. Initially, Clay’s efforts are applauded, but after a while things start getting complicated.

Former outlaw Johnny Gannon, put off by the gang’s activities for some time now, yearns to be more law-abiding. He becomes the new sheriff after his brother Billy (Frank Gorshin) is killed by Blaisedell in a showdown and now becomes a law enforcement competitor of Clay. (Widmark lost his real life brother, Donald, four years earlier due to a head injury from being shot down as a pilot during World War II.) A woman from Clay’s past turns up saying Clay and his partner Tom Morgan (Anthony Quinn) are murderers. Warlock is too small

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a town for all of these figures to peacefully live together, and the plot thickens.

Widmark as Johnny Gannon is a very sympathetic character and impressive after being the villain in so many films.

Widmark and Fonda are a great balancing act in the movie.

You see just a glint of one of the most evil villains on film to come in Fonda’s Blaisedell character, “I remember when I first killed a man. It was clear and had to be done.” Director Sergio Leone saw Fonda in this film and cast him as the cold blooded assassin Frank in “Once Upon a Time in the West” (1968).

In a 1932 article in the Bureau County Republican, it reports of Student Orations from the PHS commencement. Richard Widmark, class president, speaks on “The Also Rans” in history who through defeat (in presidential elections) are all but lost to the nation and then accomplish greater things in another capacity.

Edward Dmytryk was cut from that same cloth, though, in a different kind of politics.

The politics of fear and smear.

Though just halfway through a successful directing career he is defeated, imprisoned, and then comes back to make some of his best movies.

Widmark would not have made any of his films for Dmytryk, if the director had not persevered. There may not have been “The Cain Mutiny” (1954) or one of my favorites, “The Left Hand of God” (1955) as we know them, both with Humphrey Bogart. It’s not hard to believe that Dmytryk (one of the Hollywood Ten who became a “friendly witness”) saw himself as the Johnny Gannon character who parts from his friends and family to follow his own righteous path.

Widmark’s speech is kind of prophetic, in part, giving his later connection to Dmytryk and his role as Johnny Gannon.

I don’t know what kind of relationship he had with Dmytryk, but he didn’t think much of directors in general.

“Directing is a terribly overrated field; a lot of people are in on a pass these days. Any actor who has survived has had to direct himself a lot of the

time, but frankly, I think it’s a very dull job. Only a handful of men ... do it well.”

Widmark and Fonda starred in two movies together, the other being “Madigan” (1968), and they were both in “How The West Was Won” (1962) but in different segments. Two years after the death of his wife of 55 years, Jean Hazelwood, he married Henry Fonda’s widow, Susan Blanchard, in 1999. She was Fonda’s third wife, and the families were good friends.

The cast is very impressive and interesting. Anthony Quinn as Tom Morgan, Fonda’s righthand man, with his club foot and over-the-top hairdo is a stone cold killer and always great to watch. The ladies’ roles are not as big but do have their moments. Dorothy Malone as Lily Dollar, what a great name, is the lady from Blaisedell’s past. Dolores Michaels is Jessie Marlow, the local girl who Fonda plans to marry and settle down with. She says to Fonda’s character Blaisedell, “And so they’ll come into town and you’ll shoot them all down dogdead in the street. Is that it?”

The dialogue! Good stuff.

Frank Gorshin plays Widmark’s kid brother, Billy, and that in itself is almost laughable in that later on in their separate careers Gorshin would have had to of been a constant and tiring reminder to Widmark of the character that he tried to distance himself from, Tommy Udo, from “Kiss of Death” (1947). Gorshin’s high, deranged cackle for the Riddler character in the 1960s live action “Batman” TV series was inspired by Widmark’s Tommy Udo. He played the role in 10 episodes and one TV movie.

DeForest Kelley (Dr. McCoy from Star Trek) as bad guy Curley Burne, though in a small part, turns in possibly the best acting performance of his career. This is a Widmark gem of a movie that kind of got lost in shuffle.

The movie is full of the stuff that makes you want to give it more than one viewing; the great supporting cast, sharp dialogue, Morgan’s “Viking funeral,” and the twist at the end. If you get a chance, cowboy up, and give it a look.

We’ve got more fireworks coming with Widmark, John Wayne, and John Ford, one of the directors who did it well.

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Life&Arts Community Notes Democratic Club meeting DEPUE — The DePue/Bureau Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the VFW in DePue. A ravioli dinner will be served after the meeting. The meeting is open to everyone.

Tea Party meeting PRINCETON — We the People Tea Party will hold an open, public meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, in the Bureau County Republican meeting room located at 800 Ace Road, Princeton. Tom Sutton from DuPage County will speak on Agenda 21. This information regards an agenda which targets property rights, rights of churches as well as a radical environmental movement.

Rally set for Saturday PRINCETON — An Impeach Obama Rally is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Princeton Interstate 80 overpass. Two Tea Parties will be participating — Princeton and LaSalle. For more information, contact Lisa Nistor at 630-253-2579 or fire829829@yahoo.com.

Quilters Guild meeting PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. April 4 at Christ Community Church, 1719 Euclid Ave. in Princeton. The program, given by Lisa Binkley, will be “Adding Sparkle and Texture to Quilts.” Guests are welcome to attend for a fee of $5. A workshop will be at 4 p.m. April 5 at the church. For membership information, call Annette Byrne at 815-223-0558. For workshop and program information, call Terry Johnson at 815872-0534.

‘The Giver’ LAMOILLE — The LaMoille High School drama department will present Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” at 7 p.m. April 4 and April 5. It is adapted by Eric Coble. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 4 years old.

Open house OHIO — The Ohio Fire Department will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 for all residents served by the Ohio Fire Protection District. Coffee, soda and snacks will be served and there will be a 50/50 drawing.

Cheerleading tryouts PERU — St. Bede Academy will hold cheerleading tryouts at 6 p.m. April 6. Workshops will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. April 4 and April 5 in the third floor Chapel.

Fundraiser planned LADD — The Ladd After School Program will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

April 7 at Rip’s in Ladd. This will be for both dine in and carryout. There will also be a bake sale, 50/50 and raffles. Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door, from any Ladd After School parent or by calling the 815-228-1967.

Spaghetti dinner LASALLE — Lighted Way and Uptown Grill are co-sponsoring the annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 7 at Uptown Grill in LaSalle. To purchase tickets, call the school at 815224-1345 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or purchase them at the door. The cost is $8. Carry-outs will be available.

Trivia Night LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will host a Trivia Night April 12 at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. in LaMoille.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per team, with six to 10 people on each team. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. To register a team, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815-3037733. The event will also include silent auctioned, raffles, a cash bar and snacks.

Thursday, March 27, 2014 • 7 Wedding Aisle — Area couples share their engagement and weddings announcements. See Page 8.

Religion — Bureau County churches plan for Lenten services, suppers and more. See Page 12.

Bradford music students participate in contest BRADFORD — On March 21, Bradford Junior High band and choir students participated in a solo and ensemble contest at Wyoming Grade School in Wyoming. The students earned 13, I ratings and four, II ratings.

Jan Horack accompanied the students.

Four events earned a perfect score. Students earning a perfect score are Maggie Rouse, flute solo; Faith Moody, clarinet solo; Jordan Holmberg, snare drum solo; and Isaac Gullett, trumpet solo.

Students who earned a I rating are Moody, clarinet solo; Rouse, flute solo; Abby Wall, flute solo; Kendra Selby, saxophone solo; Holmberg, snare drum solo; Zachary Piper, tuba solo; Madison McDermott, trombone solo; Gullett, trumpet solo; Mark Paint-

PAC drawing class starts April 8 PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will offer a four-week beginning drawing class for high school age and adults on Tuesdays, April 8 through April 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This class is intended for the beginner with some knowledge of basic drawing skills. In most cases, drawing is a helpful, if not required, skill when composing a painting. Learn how to see things differently, as instructor Sheila L. Heth guides you through some drawing techniques. This class will explore further basics in drawing including perspective, composition and figure drawing.

Students should bring an ebony pencil, kneaded eraser, sketching pencil #HB and a 9-by-12-inch sketch book. The cost of the class is $38 for members and $42 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is April 2.

Register by calling 815875-2787 or by mail to the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton, IL 61356.

Heth has taught art to all ages from kindergarten to adults for almost 30 years. She has won various teaching awards and her students have earned many awards and scholarships for their artwork.

Heth’s personal artwork has been seen throughout the world. She is the art teacher at Bureau Valley High School.

Photo contributed

Gabe Stahl (front row, from left), Chase Stahl, Isaac Stahl, Abby Wall, Jordan Holmberg, McKenzie Coleman, Colby Wall, Isaac Gullett, Madison McDermott, Zachary Piper (back row), Mike Perez, Kendra Selby, Natalie Murphy, Jessica Wright, Elizabeth Horack, Emma Slichenmyer, Maggie Rouse, Mark Painter, Faith Moody and Jacob Reay competed in the solo and ensemble contest at Wyoming Grade School er, trumpet solo; Isaac Stahl, trumpet solo; Colby Wall and Gabe Stahl, baritone duet; McKenzie Coleman, Jessica Wright, Emma Slichenmyer and Moody, girls vocal dou-

ble duet; and Gabe Stahl, Painter, Colby Wall and Michael Perez, boys vocal double duet.

Students who earned a II rating are Jacob Reay, snare drum solo; Slichen-

myer, flute solo; Chase Stahl and McDermott, trombone Suet; and Coleman, Jessica Wright, Natalie Murphy and Elizabeth Horack, girls vocal double duet.

Rip’s for Rob fundraiser LADD — Rip’s for Rob, a fundraiser to benefit Rob Pozzi of Spring Valley who died after battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer, will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rip’s Chicken on Main Street in Ladd. Tickets are $8 and include 1/4 of chicken or chicken strips and fries.

There will be raffles and 50/50 and a bake sale. Carryouts are available. To purchase tickets in advance or for more information, call Kristi at 815-4811038 or Silvia at 815-978-8931. Tickets will be available at the door.

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Princeton Rotary releases scholarship information PRINCETON — The Princeton Rotary Club has released information about the 2014 SwanEickmeier Scholarship Program.

Five $1,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded to Princeton High School graduating seniors pursuing a two- or four-year college degree.

Scholarship funds will be paid directly to students in one installment following graduation. Scholarship money must be applied directly to tuition, room and board, fees, and/or books/media.

The criteria for students applying for the scholarship will include enrollment as a student at PHS for at least one academic year prior to graduation, the intent to complete a college degree and enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. Selection will be based on candidate’s academic achievement, extracurricular and community activities, letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay about how Rotary service and ideals will play a role in their life.

“This marks the 14th year the Princeton Rotary Club will be offering scholarships,” said Judson Lusher, scholarship committee chairman.

“The Swan-Eickmeier Scholarship is another way for the Rotary Club to further their support and interest in the education of Princeton’s young people. Members take great pride in the scholarship program because it helps students financially and furthers our mission of helping others,” he added.

“The scholarships are funded via the various fundraising events sponsored by the Princeton

Mr. and Mrs. Royal (Kelly) Rice

Kelly-Rice Megan Kelly of Galva and Royal Rice of Wyoming were united in marriage Nov. 30, 2013, at the Northwoods Community Church in Galesburg.

The bride is the daughter of Matt and Patti Kelly of Princeton. The groom is the son of Jamie and Kelly Rice of Wyoming.

Erin Kelly, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Prostko, cousin of the bride, Samantha Shepard, cousin of the bride, and Cora Strawn, cousin of the bride.

Joel Rice, brother of the bride, served as the best man. Groomsmen were Taylor Likes, friend of the groom, Riley Strawn, cousin of the groom, and

Sean Shepard, cousin of the groom. The ring bearer was Cade Strawn.

A reception to honor the couple was held at the Kewanee Elks Lodge.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of St. Bede Academy and a 2010 graduate of Illinois Valley Community College. She is an assistant grower at Sunnyfield Greenhouse in Galva.

The groom is a 2010 graduate from Stark County High School and a 2012 graduate from Black Hawk East in Kewanee.

He is a commercial gardener, crew leader for Hoerr Nurseries in Peoria.

The couple is making their home in Galva.

Blessman-Lenihan Erica Blessman of Princeton and Bill Lenihan of Princeton are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Gary and Marcia Blessman of Princeton and he is the son of Charlie and Pam Lenihan of Tiskilwa.

The bride-elect graduated from Princeton High School in 2005 and from Eastern Illinois University in 2009. She is a preschool teacher for Princeton Elementary School District 115.

Her fiancé graduated from Princeton High School in 2003 and received an associates degree from Illinois Valley Community College.

He is employed by LCN in Princeton.

The couple will be married July 12 at St. Louis Church in Princeton.

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Blood drives announced The American Red Cross has announced upcoming blood donation opportunities. Blood drives will be held in the following towns: • Tiskilwa — 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Tiskilwa Fire Department, 135 N. High St. • Ladd — 1 to 5 p.m. April 4 at North Central Bank, 110 N. Main St. • Spring Valley — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 7 at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 800 N. Richards St. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to learn more and schedule an appointment.

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Rotary Club, including its annual charity auction.” Lusher said. “It also makes contributions to other organizations and programs throughout the community.”

Founded in 1905, Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization. Today, Rotary flourishes worldwide with 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. There are 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Its members volunteer in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio. Rotary members believe it starts with a commitment to “Service Above Self”.

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MWC is going plastic at Spring Valley this year

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Spring fling The Princeton Tigresses opened the 2014 soccer season Saturday at Tiskilwa, falling 7-0. This is the only outdoor activity to be played this spring as area teams continue to battle inclement weather and playing conditions. Tuesday’s soccer match at Sterling was postponed to April 21. The Tigresses will try again Thursday, scheduled to face Washington at the Tiskilwa pitch.

SPRING VALLEY — A new twist awaits the anglers for this weekend’s Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Spring Valley Tournament on the Illinois River at Spring Valley.

This year’s tournament will be an “artificial-only” event — with extra winnings at stake as anglers put their favorite crankbaits, spinners and other manmade presentations to the test, while traditional live bait such as minnows and nightcrawlers are off limits.

The artificial-only concept emerged thanks to a partnership between Berkley Gulp! and the Cabela’s MWC, with Berkley kicking in an additional $2,500 in prize money for the anglers. The Circuit held a similar event on North Dakota’s Devils Lake in August of 2013.

“These types of artificial-only challenges force anglers to think outside the box, and when they do, they often find unique ways to catch more fish than they would have landed with traditional live bait tactics,” said Cody Roswick, field marketing manager for Berkley and Pure Fishing. “I can’t wait to see what the teams come up with at Spring Valley, and at the MWC’s next artificial-only event on the Mississippi River in May.”

2014 Masters Walleye Circuit Spring Valley Tournament.

When: Saturday, Sunday.

Where: Barto Landing, Spring Valley At a glance: New this year will be artificual lure fishing with no live bait allowed. Last year’s winning team Clayton Freiberger and Mike Bisdorf, Dubuque, Iowa had a winning catch of 18.15 pounds.

Roswick also noted that artificialonly events level the playing field for all anglers by eliminating the search for hard-to-find types and sizes of live bait.

“The same artificial baits are available to everyone,” he said. “As a bonus, anglers don’t have to worry about transporting or caring for expensive live bait.”

Bill Guerrini, president of the Spring Valley Walleye Club, will take a wait and see approach how the artificial-lure only event.

“It all depends on who you talk to,” he said. “Personally, I think live bait and Illinois River spring time fishing go hand

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High school basketball

Area players selected for Illinois Valley All-Star game

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Host Putnam County will play on both sides of the fence for Saturday’s third annual Illinois Valley All-Star Basketball Game at R.M. Germano Gymnasium.

Four Lady Panthers will suit up for PC coach James Barnett one more time for the North squad, including Daniela Pavlovich, Carly Gonet, Stephanie Wilson and Venessa Voss. They will be joined

by LaMoille/Ohio’s Shiela Browning and Vanessa Martinez, Bureau Valley’s Helena Arnadottir and Nicole Bornsheuer, Seneca’s Jacey Lamboley and Ottawa’s

Catie Carlson.

Peoria Christian’s Greg Myroth will direct the South girls team, which includes his daughter, Taylor, and Princeton’s Kelly Schmidt. Other team members will include Midland’s Sydney Foster, Streator’s Morgan Sharisky, and El Paso-Gridley’s Rebekah Ehresman, Anna Gauger and Codee Schlipf and Fieldcrest’s Haley Ruestman.

Putnam County will switch to the South side for the boys game, coached

by Seneca’s Russel Witte. PCs Harold Fay and Evan Kreiser will team up with TriCounty Conference rivals Jacob Martini of Marquette, Nick Varvil of Midland and

Michael Doss of Roanoke-Benson along with Streator’s Nolan Sokol, Ottawa’s John Carroll and Chase Hill and Seneca’s Carter Gallick and Conlan Callahan.

Bureau Valley’s Jason Marquis will coach the North boys, including Storm players Ryan Young and David Miller.

“I’m excited for the opportunity. It will be a fun game for the seniors and we’ll have a good time,” Marquis said.

They will be joined by DePue’s Jose Raya, Hall’s Miguel Villarreal, Henry’s Nathan Helle, Jake Schlosser and Ryan Condit, Serena’s Quentin Laesch. La Salle-Peru’s Kaleb Jakse and Mendota’s Mark Prescott and Sam Bowne.

Illinois Valley All-Star Game When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., girls; 7:30 p.m., boys.

Where: Putnam County High School.

Who: Senior basketball players from 24 high schools around the Illinois Valley.

The girls game will tip off at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a 3-Point Contest between games with the boys to follow.

• Notes: Princeton’s Zoe Mead was voted to the game, but is unable to participate.

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Cub fan can still dream of World Series in 2014, can’t he?

The Chicago Cubs 2014 squad looks quite similar to the 2013 squad that finished last year’s season. That is somewhat of a worry to me, especially after a 96-loss season.

But one of baseball’s youngest lineups hopefully should only improve with another year under its belt. That experience should pay dividends, and the Cubs have one of the top farm systems in baseball. In addition, some of their best farm players are getting closer to making it to Wrigley Field.

Jeanne and I took some time to fly to Mesa, Ariz., to watch a few Cub training games in the new Cubs ballpark. We flew on Allegiant Air out of Peoria into Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, both beautiful airports. In Peoria, we saw many local people on our plane: Betty and Lisa Johnson, Ken Jenkins and Steve Du Rubeis. When we landed in Mesa, we met Sharon Johnson waiting to pick up Betty and Lisa by the baggage pick-up. Then on Sunday’s game when the Cubs played Cleveland, we were walking to our seats and met Buster

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY Zenor and his wife. On our return flight to Peoria, our fellow passengers were Phil Carlson, Wayne Hundley, Ron Spratt, Dave Thompson, Darnell Edens, Mike Gonet, Jamie Vance and Matt Hostetter.

When we went to our first game at the new stadium, I was kind of disappointed how it looked as we walked to it. Andy Romagnoli had warned me that it was not spectacular, and he was right. But when we entered the park, it was beautiful. It felt somewhat like Wrigley Field, especially the outfield fences.

I sat by a guy who had retired 14 months ago and moved to Mesa from Chicago. Before the game started, he said, “You need to know there is no Banks or Ron Santo on this team.” He was right; the Colorado Rockies beat

the Cubs 13 to 0.

I am not sure how the major league’s new rule that bans home plate collisions this year will work. To me, that’s always been part of the game. Major League Baseball and its players have agreed to a new rule designed to reduce home plate collisions. The new rule prohibits a catcher from the plate without the ball, and prohibits a runner from lowering a shoulder or using their hands to intentionally create a collision. A runner violating the rule shall be declared out, even if the catcher drops the ball. A runner who slides appropriately is not in violation of the rule.

Last season, the Cubs laid down the fewest sacrifices in the National League.

I’m hoping new manager Renteria will make the bunt a priority this season and have the Cubs play the game the way it’s meant to be.

Albert Almora is the youngest player in the Cubs spring training camp at 19 years. Carlos Villanueva and Chris Rusin are top candidates for the fifth starting pitcher.

The Cubs’ “Core Four” of Kris Bryant, Javier Balz, Almora and Jorge Soler probably will be sent down to Triple A before the regular season starts. Myself, I would play them in the big leagues now.

Wrigley Field was built 100 years ago in 1914. Wouldn’t it be great if the Cubs won the World Series this year? Well, a guy can dream, can’t he?

Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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2014 Hall softball preview

Experienced trio leads Lady Devils

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The 2014 Hall softball team will bank on six returning starters, including a trio of four-year varsity players, to lead it into the Three Rivers Conference for the first time this spring.

Hall coach Pete Kasperski said seniors Becca Herrmann, Brenna Falletti and Deidra Whightsil will be counted on heavily for their leadership and play on the field as they return for their fourth season with the big club.

Becca Herrmann will return behind the plate to catch, Faletti anchors the infield at shortstop with Deidra Whightsil patrolling center field. Other familiar faces in the Hall lineup include juniors Ellie Herrmann, who makes the move across the infield from third to second, Abbey Azarski, who will play first or third, and Kylie Whightsil, who will play first.

Kasperski looks for sophomore Adrianna Pikula to be the ace of the pitching staff and “shoulder the load,” backed by classmate Heidi Nielsen and Kylie Whightsil.

Juniors Jailey Goetz and Adriana Hawton will be in the mix for the outfield and first base with freshmen pitcher Rene Barroso on standby.

“We hope to improve on last year’s record,” Kasperski said.

2014 Hall softball schedule

2014 Hall Red Devils Last year: 6-11 Conference: Three Rivers South.

Coach: Pete Kasperski.

They’re back: Abbey Azarskisjr (1B/3B), Brenna Faletti-sr (SS), Becca Herrmann-sr (C), Ellie Herrmann-jr (2B), Deidra Whightsil-sr (CF), Deidra Whightsil-jr (1B) They’re new: Hailey Goetzjr (OF/1B), Adriana Hawton-jr (OF/1B), Adrianna Pikula-so (P), Heide Nielsen-so (P), Alexis Saepharrn-jr (OF), Kylie Whightsil-jr (P/1B).

First game: Thursday at Princeton.

“We’ll be in a new conference so it will be interesting to see new teams, especially teams on the other side (of the Three Rivers) and getting teams from the Quad Cities. Before we’ve played teams in the Tri-County Conference and some of the smaller schools.”

The Lady Devils await their next scheduled game Thursday at Princeton in the Three Rivers South play. The first two attempts to play ball have been canceled due to inclement weather.

“We need to get outside and get some games in,” Kasperski said.

Hall is scheduled to make its home opener Saturday vs. Amboy for a 10 a.m. doubleheader.

March 22 at Somonauk (DH)-ppd March 24 at Rockridge*, ppd March 27 at Princeton*, 4:30 March 29 vs. Amboy (DH), 10:00 March 31 at Sherrard*, 4:30 April 3 at Orion*-4:30 April 4 at Bureau Valley-4:30 April 5 at. Serena (DH)-10:00 April 7 vs. St. Bede*-4:30 April 9 vs. Seneca-4:30 April 11 vs. Erie-4:30 April 14 at Kewanee*-4:30 April 16 vs. Mendota-4:30 April 17 at Rockridge*-4:30 April 21 vs. Princeton*-4:30 April 22 at Henry-4:30 April 24 vs. Sherrard*-4:30 April 28 vs. Orion*-4:30 April 30 vs. Morrison-4:30 May 1 at St. Bede*-4:30 May 2 at Newman-4:30 May 7 vs. Putnam County-4:30 May 8 vs. Kewanee*-4:30 May 9 vs. Riverdale-4:30 May 14 at Annawan-4:30 May 17 at Marquette-4:30 May 19 IHSA regionals May 24 IHSA sectionals June 2 IHSA super-sectionals June 6/7 IHSA State finals The F/S team typically plays at the opposite sight. * TRAC South Conference game

MWC From Page 9 and hand. I mean that’s just my personal view. I do use a lot of plastics and artificial baits out there, but always in conjunction with minnows. It’s one of those deals you’re going to make a lot of people angry, you’re going to make a lot of people happy.

“If the plastic fisherman come in with good catches, they’re going to come in and say, ‘See I told you so,” and if they come in with not so good catches, the live fishermen are going to going to say, ‘See, I told you so.’”

Guerrini said the local bait shops, who anticipate a boost in business each spring from the visiting fishermen, are feeling the affect of the new policies for this year’s tournament.

“That’s a big part of our local economy and it took a serious swipe at their economics/ From that standpoint, I’m sorry too see them do that. It is

what it is. The big boys make the call, so we have to live with it.”

Last year’s winning team Clayton Freiberger and Mike Bisdorf, Dubuque, Iowa, had a winning catch of 18.15 pounds. They also landed the big-fish prize at 3.5.

The tournament marks the circuit’s 28th-consecutive season opener on the Illinois, which offers winter-weary walleye and sauger fans the chance to compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes in professionally run team format.

The public is invited to the weigh-ins, which begin at 4 p.m. daily at Barto Landing in Spring Valley. The Cabela’s MWC, National Professional Anglers Association, Pure Fishing and Zippo Outdoor Brands will present a Youth & Family Fishing Clinic immediately after Saturday’s weigh-in. The first 50 youths will receive rods and reel combos.

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Sports Shorts PYBSL signups PRINCETON — Final registration for the 2014 Princeton Youth Softball and Baseball League will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Prouty Building. Visit www.pybsl.org or visit Facebook for more information.

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SBA track playing numbers game

By Holli Rapp sports@bcrnews.com

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SBA boys basketball award winners Boys basketball award winners at Saint Bede Academy are Eric Smudzinski (front row, from left), hustle award; Andrew Pyszka, most improved; Jack Brady (back row, from left), dedication; Sam Halm, rebounding award and defensive player of year; and Jarret Olson, MVP, most assists and best free throw. Justin Shaw, defensive player of the year, is not pictured.

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SBA girls basketball award winners Girls basketball award winners at Saint Bede Academy are Hanna Bima (front row, from left), rebounding award; Raley Mauck, MVP; Emma Perona (back row, from left), hustle and most improved; Laura Sickley, defensive player of year and MVP; Sophie Carus, freethrow award and dedication; and Lexie Miranda, assist leader.

For veteran St. Bede Academy track and field coach Mike Skoflanc and his coaching staff, it’s a numbers game. SBA has 15 athletes out for the boys team along with only nine girls.

On the girls side, Skoflanc has a roster with no seniors, two juniors, three sophomores and four freshmen.

Sophomore Zoe Postula will look to lead the charge for the Lady Bruins in the hurdle events and high jump who will look to replace discus thrower Lauren Urbanowski.

“Last year, she showed the potential to hit the qualifying standard in the high jump on occasion,” said Skoflanc of his sophomore jumper. “She is looking to be more consistent this year, and her goal would be to qualify for the state meet in the high jump.”

Juniors Holly Gregorich and Maddy Ellis will be the most experienced sprinters while Maddy Pearson and Courtney Cook will handle the throwing events. Freshmen Annie Needs will look to continue on her growth during the cross country season while Katy Kennamer, Lauren Silfies and Teresa Sujaun round out the track and field roster.

“I have a group of girls, although it is a small group, that up to this point has shown that they are willing to work hard and as a coach that is all I can ask for,” Skoflanc said.

“The coaching staff and athletes are looking for a productive and fun season,” Skoflanc said.

“As coaches we are in the teaching business, so our goal is to teach all of the girls about the sport and how to train in a safe way.

By doing so they can be productive, injury free and also have a rewarding experience in the sport.”

Despite the low numbers, Skoflanc knows his

team will meet a challenge with the quality programs and coaches in the conference and in the area that each meet will be a challenge for his young kids.

The boys team has balance throughout the four classes but will face the daunting task of replacing state medalist Steve Gualandri.

“He meant so much to our program last year,” said Skoflanc of the state medalist along with the number of seniors that they lost to graduation.

Leading the way for the Bruins will be senior Leo Lopez who will be running the 400 and 800 most of the year. Senior Michael Slingsby and sophomore John Barnes will lead the shot put and discus corps along with sophomore hurdler and triple jumper Baylee Hopps.

“I am hoping Leo can reach his potential in the half mile and maybe by the end of the year will have put himself in a position to make a serious run at qualifying for the state meet in that event,” said Skoflanc of the LaMoille product.

According to Skoflanc, Hopps, another LaMoille product, came on very strong at the end of last year in the two events and is positive he will continue to progress in both events.

“Baylee has set some lofty goals for both, and I believe he can obtain those goals,” said Skoflanc.

The team is short on milers and two milers but will have three middle distance runners including senior Connor MacDavitt, junior Jeff Barnes and Lopez.

As with the girls, Skoflanc’s boy’s team will face a tough schedule with being in a great part of the state for track and field.

“It’s a young team but they are all working hard and are ready to get the season started,” said Skoflanc.

“I have some individuals who will be in contention to qualify for the state meet if they all stay healthy and train hard. They are a

very hard working group and are eager to compete.

Hopefully,everyone will be running and jumping their best at the end of the year.”

The boys track and field roster is rounded out by seniors Fermin Sajuan and Chris Sampson; juniors Spencer Barnes and Justin Shaw; sophomore Gavin Julian; freshmen Joe Marenda, Carter Funfsinn, Jose Acosta and Derrick Scarpaci.

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Boys track schedule March 27 at Mendota April 1 at Newman Catholic April 8 at Seneca April 12 at Mendota April 14 at Putnam County April 15 at Princeton April 17 at Mendota April 19 at Hall April 21 at Princeton April 25 at Rock Falls May 2 at Mendota May 6 at Kewanee May 7 at Putnam County May 12 at Ottawa May 13 at Princeton May 16 at Morison May 17 at Sandwich May 22 at IHSA sectionals May 29 at IHSA state final

Girls track schedule April 2 at Newman Catholic April 3 at Kewanee April 8 at Seneca April 10 at Princeton April 12 At Mendota April 17 at Riverdale April 19 at Hall April 21 at Princeton April 25 at Rock Falls April 26 at Oregon May 2 at Mendota May 6 at Kewanee May 7 at Putnam County May 9 at Rockridge May 12 at Ottawa May 15 at IHSA sectionals May 23 at IHSA state final

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Religion Briefs Fish fry PRINCETON — St. Louis School will hold a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, from March 7 to April 11. Dinners include baked or fired fish and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. To order carryouts, call 815-872-8521.

Thank goodness it’s Wednesday PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church will offer a time for worship, fellowship, food and study through its Thank Goodness it’s Wednesday program. For each Wednesday evening beginning March 12 and ending April 9, there will be an opportunity for spiritual growth through the Lenten season.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meal in Cushing Hall, followed by a short worship service at 6 p.m. The services will be followed by three study opportunities to choose from. For more information, call the church at 815-872-2821.

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

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

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by March 23 are $9 for adults and $5.50 for children under 10 years old. Tickets purchased after March 23 are $9.50 for adults and $6 of children under 10 years old.

Carryouts are available. Call 815-638-2348 after 4 p.m. Pick-up will be at the southeast basement door.

To purchase tickets, call the church at 815638-2348 or email lamoillecumc@gmail. com.

Community Bible Church of Wyanet holds mission conference WYANET — The Community Bible Church of Wyanet will hold the annual Missions

Conference 2014 March 28-30. The conference’s theme is the light of the world is Jesus.

At 6 p.m. Friday, speakers will be Alice Davis, Phil Jackson from Indianapolis Inner City, E. Barker from Texas Report via email and Brad Rhodes from Missions Aviations Fellowship. There will be sandwiches, chips, brownies and drinks available.

There will be a men’s breakfast with Jackson, Fred Laughlin and Buc Grey at 8 a.m. Saturday.

At 2 p.m. there will be a ladies social with Davis.

At 9:15 a.m. Sunday, speakers will be Ralph Bauer from Missionary to Appalachian Seniors, Steve Fox from Child Evangelism Fellowship, Jackson from Indianapolis Inner City, Laughlin from Street Missions in Chicago. A potluck will follow at noon. At 6 p.m. reports will be given by Bauer, Davis, Laughlin, Rene and Lynn Noble from Kids Klub and more.

Fish fry CHERRY — Holy Trinity Cherry will hold its third annual fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Cherry Church Hall. The dinner includes fish, fries, cole slaw, rolls, drinks and dessert. The cost is $7. Proceeds and donations will support the Holy Trinity Low Income Energy Assistance Fund LIHEAP.

Bureau County Cluster hosts concert WALNUT — The Bureau County United Methodist Church Cluster will host a concert at the Red Oak United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Saturday. The concert will feature P. Diddy and the Trustees.

There will be a free will offering. A light dinner will follow

‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ VAN ORIN — Phil Kaufmann will present “Cotton Patch Gospel,” a full length, 20 character, two act musical based on the book of Matthew, at 5 p.m.

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Musical meditations and luncheons continue The Hampshire Woman’s Fellowship served the first Lent luncheon to several patrons. Guests were entertained by Cheryl Bebej with her musical talent. Noontime musical meditations and luncheons will continue on Wednesdays, through April 16, beginning at 12:10 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The musical performance on April 2 will be by the Butler family and the lunch will be a baked potato bar. The musical performance on April 9 will be by the Bystry family and the lunch will be chicken casserole. The musical performance on April 16 will be by the Elm City Bells and he lunch will be sandwiches. A free-will offering will be accepted.

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

Soup and sandwiches will be available following the show. For more information, call the church at 815-638-2552.

Potato bar supper PRINCETON — Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion, Princeton, will hold its annual potato bar from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday A free will offering for the potato bar will be accepted. There will be a silent and live auction as well as entertainment.

Pie and Coffee Club CHERRY — The Pie and Coffee Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 3 at the Holy Trinity Hall on Main Street in Cherry. It is sponsored by the Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Cherry.

Fish fry LAMOILLE — The LaMoille Lions Club will host a fish fry to benefit the Community

United Methodist Church Youth Group youth mission fund from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4. The menu includes fish, coleslaw, french fries, dessert and drinks. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old. Carryout and delivery are available. For more information, call 815-638-2656.

Fish fry OHIO — The First Lutheran Church in Ohio will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4. They will be serving fish, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and beverage. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children under 10 years old. Carryouts are available, call 815-3767431.

Chicken and biscuit dinner MALDEN — The Malden United Methodist Church will host its annual chicken and biscuit dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Open Table Supper SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Methodist Church will have its free monthly Open Table Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. April 13. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will provide the meal consisting of chicken casserole, rolls, salad and dessert. Anyone who is hungry, lonely, wants to stretch the food dollars or wants to meet up with friends for a meal is invited to attend.

Spaghetti dinner SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley United Church of Christ will host its 30th annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 26 in the church hall. The menu consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, butter, assorted homemade desserts and beverage. The cost for adults is $7, for children ages 5-12 is $4 and preschoolers eat

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Parent’s Day Out accepting applications PRINCETON — Parent’s Day Out, located in the First United Methodist Church at 316 S. Church St., is now accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 school year.

Beginning its fourth year, Parent’s Day Out is a quality, affordable and flexible childcare program which gives parents a break and offers structured activities for children. The program is for children ages 2-4 and runs from September to May. Classes are from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parents have the option to enroll their child twice a month, once a week or twice a week.

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Ag story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker at 815-875-4461, ext. 244, or email her at dbarker@bcrnews.com.

PMH welcomes new orthopedic surgeon PRINCETON — In June, Dr. Frank Minardi will be joining the staff at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton as a new orthopedic surgeon.

Minardi attended the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University in Chicago, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy and where he also completed a rotating internship and his residency in orthopedic surgery.

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Julie Ajster of Dalzell, who grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from Hall High School, opened her own law office in Peru at 904 Shooting Park Road.

Ajster opens law office in Peru SPRING VALLEY — Julie Ajster of Dalzell has opened her own law office in Peru.

Ajster, a native of Spring Valley, is a graduate of Hall High School, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois State University and Southern Illinois University School of Law, opened her own office at 904 Shooting Park Road in Peru in February.

Since being admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2002, Ajster has concentrated her practice to the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation.

She has extensive litigation and trial experience, having represented more than 1,000 clients in 26 counties throughout North Central Illinois, as well as the northern, central and eastern districts of Illinois of the U.S. District Courts.

During her 12-year career, Ajster has received in excess of $16 million for clients. She has been recognized the Super Lawyer organization in 2012, 2013 and 2014 as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, as well as

by Chicago Magazine as a Rising Star of Illinois.

She has been honored

locally as a 40 under Forty of the Illinois Valley Area.

She is a member of the LaSalle County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity, Super Lawyers and Zonta Club of LaSallePeru.

Her office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday or any time by appointment. Her office number is 815-220-9054.

Her email address is Ajster@comcast.net.

Her website address is www.ajsterlaw.com.

With nearly 30 years of experience,Minardi’s specialties include arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, carpal tunnel repair, total and partial hip replacements, total joint replacement, total knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, shoulder surgery and sports medicine.

Minardi will begin seeing patients on June 2 in the Perry Memorial Hospital Orthopedic and

Sports Medicine Clinic located in Suite 306 in the Medical Office Building at Perry.

Call 815- Dr. Minardi 876-3033 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Kirk Green, PMH’s current orthopedic surgeon, will continue to see patients through the end of May to ensure continuity of care.

Midland States Bank earns superior rating Midland States Bank retained its five-star “superior” rating from BauerFinancial Inc., a nationally recognized bank rating and research firm. Bauer reserves its five-star rating for only those banks it rates as the strongest, safest banks in the United States.

“It is very gratifying to be recognized once again for our continued excellence by such a well-respected rating firm for our consis-

tent growth trends, capital levels, profitability levels and asset quality,” stated Leon Holschbach, president and CEO of Midland States Bank. “This rating confirms our positioning statement of ‘Great Strength’ to our customers and the general public. In today’s uncertain economic times, customers want to feel confident that their bank is strong and stable, and we are proud of our ongoing per-

formance and this rating reaffirms our results.”

Bauer analyzes all of the nation’s more than 7,000 banks. The research company compiles the ratings after analyzing factors that demonstrate the bank’s strength, including profits, assets and cash on hand. It recommends doing business with banks with four or five stars.

Midland’s rating is for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013.

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Friday, March 28, 2014

4-8pm in Cherry Church Hall Proceeds and donations to support the Holy Trinity Low Income Energy Assistance Fund LIHEAP

www.CherryHolyTrinity.org

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

Heartland Health Care Center receives top honor HENRY — Heartland Health Care Center of Henry was named among the country’s “Best Nursing Homes”

by U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News determines its annual rankings through data collected from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The federal agency assigns each nursing center certified by the government a rating of one to five stars through its five-star rat-

ing system. U.S. News names all those with a five-star rating a “Best Nursing Home.”

For more information on how the rankings are determined, visit http:// health.usnews.com/bestnursing-homes.

Heartland Health Care Center, located at 1650 Indian Town Road in Henry, is part of the HCR ManorCare family.

For more information, call 309-364-3905 or email mary.chambers@ hcr-manorcare.com.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: March 10, 2014 Suzanne and William Laicoff to Derek and Sarah Ladgenski, warranty deed, part of Lots 11-15 in Block 3 in Keim’s Third Subdivision, DePue, $22,000.

Lu Smith to Joseph Schnaiter, warranty deed, Lot 8 in Pettee’s Addition, Princeton, $90,000.

Patricia Trench to Anthony Spanos, executor deed, Lots 1-3 in Block 9 in Seatonville, $48,000.

Glen and Sharon Rabe to Margaret Birkey, trustees’ deed, part of Section 16 in Wyanet Township, $56,000.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC to Mark Nelson, warranty deed, Lot 322 in Greencroft Phase III, Princeton, $145,000.

March 11, 2014 Larry and Rebecca Endress to Adam and Brittany Endress, warranty deed, part of Section 33 in Macon Township, $230,000.

March 12, 2014 Mary Verucchi to Trisha Bogatitus and Michael Harrison, warranty deed, Lots 17-18 in Block 142 in Dalzell’s Fourth Addition, Spring Valley, $13,000.

Brown Bros. Co. to James May, Jeannine May, Karen May Lloyd

May, warranty deed, part of Section 28 in Hall Township, $557,000.

March 13, 2014 Andrew and Kristi Bass to Ralf and T. Amanda Crowe, warranty deed, part of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7-8 in Second North Addition, Sheffield, $72,000.

Kelley Bickett to Andrew and Catherine Dye, joint tenancy deed, Lots 10-11 in Gilbert’s Subdivision, Princeton, $152,000.

Cheryl and John Fink to James McCune, trustees’ deed, part of Sections 28-29 in Manlius Township, $454,500.

Judy Geldean to James McCune, warranty deed, part of Sections 28-29 in Manlius Township, $454,500.

Roy Fink to James McCune, warranty deed, part of Sections 28-29 in Manlius Township, $454,500.

March 14, 2014 William Lauer to Alan and Jeremy Ring, warranty deed, Lots 4-8 in Block 18 in Newman’s First Addition, Cherry, $20,000.

Curtis and Jessica Odell to Cheryl and Theodore Akers, warranty deed, Lot 32 in Hallam’s Addition, Princeton, $62,500.

Centrue Bank to Joachim Schneider, warranty deed, part of Section 17 in Princeton Township, $36,000.

BCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Deann Crosby is the owner of Mimi’s Treasures, Florals and Gifts, which opened Feb. 1 in downtown Annawan at the former Emma’s Bloomers at 303 W. Front St.

Mimi’s Treasures, Florals and Gifts in Annawan sets grand opening

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

ANNAWAN — A longtime Annawan business has a new name and owner.

Deann Crosby opened Mimi’s Treasures, Florals and Gifts at 303 W. Front St. on Feb. 1 in downtown Annawan in the former Emma’s Bloomers location.

A few weeks after taking over ownership of the 20-year-old store, Crosby’s daughter, Kimberli, died suddenly on Feb. 13.

“We closed the store for two weeks,” she said. “I decided to sell it because of her death, but then decided later to keep the store and reopen it.”

A grand opening for the store is set for April 4-6 in tribute of Crosby’s daughter, whose birthday would have been April 4.

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After deciding to keep ownership of the store, Crosby said it has been a whirlwind of activity to get the store ready for the grand opening.

“This is something I always wanted to do and decided I would never do it if I didn’t do it very soon,” she said.

“We decided to expand from the previous store’s merchandise, which was mostly country primitive items, to floral arrangements and fresh flowers for weddings, funerals, and gifts. We also will

keep the country primitive items and add spring items, jewelry and modern items like flowers, hanging baskets and pillows.”

The “Mimi” part of the store’s name came from Crosby’s granddaughter, Torri, calling her that name when she was 1 year old.

“Now 16 years later, all of my friends and family call me Mimi,” she added.

“We have a very close, tight family. I consider them my treasures.”

Two of the owners of Emma’s Bloomers, Maureen Hasbrook and Pam Meier, are working parttime at the store.

“They will help mainly in design because my

retail experience comes from working at Good’s in Kewanee,” added Crosby. “I am a people person and love to be around people. I love to talk to people.”

Crosby plans to serve wine, chocolates and coffee in the future after the grand opening when she is able to get a liquor license.

She also will have a website and Facebook presence.

Her hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. She is closed on Sundays. Her phone number is 309-935-6777.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014 • Business & Ag • 15

Food service sanitation manager course offered

Ann Schneider (left), secretary of IDOT and Omer Osman (right), IDOT’s director chief engineer of the Division of Highways, present the Contractor of the Year Award in the hot mix asphalt category for the company’s milling and resurfacing of Interstate 80 in Bureau County to Mike Pyszka of Advanced Asphalt (center).

Photo contributed

IDOT honors Advanced Asphalt SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Contractor of the Year program is designed to recognize exceptional quality in highway construction.

This comprehensive program enables contracting firms of all sizes

and specialties to receive acknowledgement for their outstanding performance.

At the 107th annual convention and business meeting of the Associated General Contractors of Illinois (AGCI) held in Springfield, IDOT presented its awards for “excep-

tional work” performed during the 2013 construction season.

Advanced Asphalt Co. of Princeton was selected

by IDOT in the “hot mix asphalt” category for the company’s milling and resurfacing of Interstate 80 in Bureau County.

PRINCETON — A oneday education course to meet the requirements for renewing a current food service sanitation manager certificate will be offered on April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bureau County Health Department.

A minimum of five hours is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for renewal of a certificate prior to expiration of a current certificate. This is the last five-hour refresher course offered before it changes to the new eight-hour course and exam. Food service sanitation manager certifi-

cates with expiration dates between now and Oct. 31, may take this refresher course and renew their certificate any time prior to July 1.

Certificates with expiration dates between Nov. 1 and June 30, 2015, can take a refresher course prior to July 1, as long as it is not sooner than one year prior to their expiration date.

Certificates with expiration dates on July 1, 2015, or after are not eligible to take the five-hour refresher class and will be required to take an eighthour class and exam in order to re-certify prior to

your expiration date.

Non-refundable Fees are $55, and payment is necessary at time of registration to guarantee a seat in class.

Register at the health department from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms can be downloaded from the health department’s website at bpchd.org.

Lunch on your own.

Bring photo identification and current food service sanitation manager’s certificate. If a person’s certificate is expired, they will not be allowed to take this course.

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LegalNotices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 17, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as GW Services located at 26342 2300 E St., Ohio, IL 61349.

Dated this 17th day of March, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Amia Boutique located at 214 W. St. Paul St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Dated this 20th day of March, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2014.

CITy Of PrINCETON INvITaTION fOr BIds The City of Princeton Electric Department is accepting bids for Line Clearance Tree Trimming.

Specifications are available beginning Thursday, March 20th 2014 at the City Clerk’s office at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois. Bids must be returned to the City Clerk’s office in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Line Clearance Tree Trimming” on the outside, no later than Thursday, April 3rd 2014 by 2:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday April 3rd 2014 at City Hall.

Bids will be reviewed and a decision made by the Princeton City Council on Monday,

April 7th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The City of Princeton reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Bid not to exceed the amount of $65,000.00, per budget year, without authorization of the City of Princeton. This bid will be for 2 years May 1st, 2014-April 2016, subject to budget approval by City Council.

Direct questions to Jason Bird at 815-8751231.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29, 2014.

NOTICE Neponset Floral Hill Cemetery is accepting mowing bids for the 2014 mowing season.

Bids shall include trimming and be on a per mowing basis.

The Cemetery is located on South Street in Neponset.

Successful bidder must provide proof of insurance.

Bids must be received

by April 9, 2014.

Submit bids to: Mowing Committee Neponset Floral Hill Cemetery, PO Box 243, Neponset, IL 61345-0243 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, 29 and Apr. 1, 2014.

CIrCUIT COUrT Of THE THIrTEENTH JUdICIaL CIrCUIT BUrEaU COUNTy, ILLINOIs ESTATE OF ) JOSEPH J. ) TERANDO, ) Deceased No. 14-P-25 CLaIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOSEPH J. TERANDO of Rural Route #1, Spring Valley, Illinois; Letters of Office were issued on March 20, 2014 to Renee M. McNamara, 640 – 28th Street, Peru, Illinois 61354 and Joseph J. Terando, II, 635B Meadow Lane, Burlington, Wisconsin 53105, as Executors, whose attorney is John S. Duncan of Herbolsheimer, Henson, Duncan, Gift, Eiten and Hintz, P.C., 654 First Street, P.O. Box 539, LaSalle, Illinois 60301.

Claims against the

estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are 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.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2014.

CIrCUIT COUrT Of THE THIrTEENTH JUdICIaL CIrCUIT BUrEaU COUNTy, ILLINOIs ESTATE OF ) DENNIS L. SMITH ) Deceased, ) 14-P-26 CLaIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DENNIS L. SMITH. Letters of office were issued on March 21, 2014 to Lisa A. May and Randall L. Smith as independent executors whose attorney is Roger C. Bolin, 227 E. Court Street, Hennepin, IL 61327.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 21 day of March, 2014.

BOYLE & BOLIN Attorneys for Co-Executors 227 E. Court Street Hennepin IL 61327

Tel: 815-925-7393 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, Apr 3 and 10, 2014.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Members of the County Board of Bureau County, Illinois, will meet at the Court House in Princeton, Illinois, in Regular Session on Thurs., April 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. and that all claims must be filed with the County Clerk of said County on or before Friday, March 28, 2014. /s/ Kamala S. Hieronymus County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, 2014. aNNUaL TOWNsHIP MEETING Notice Is Hereby Given To the legal voters, residents of the Twp. of Wyanet in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Twp. will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the hour of 7 o’clock p.m. at the Wyanet Township Hall 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.

Dated March 21, 2014. /s/Linda M. Strader Twp. Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, 2014.

NOTICE Of BIds: Bids will be received by the Spring Valley Elementary Schools for Trash and Recycling Removal for the 20142015 & 2015-2016 school years.

Bid specifications are available at John F. Kennedy School, 800 N. Richards Street, Spring Valley, Il 61362 (815) 664-4242. Bids will be opened April 11, 2014 at John F. Kennedy School at 11:00 a.m. at which time all bids are due.

Please mark “Refuse Bid” on the outside of the envelope when submitting.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 1, 2014.

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

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

E) The property will not be open for inspection.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR

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

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

13-023344 IN THE CIrCUIT COUrT Of THE 13TH JUdICIaL CIrCUIT COUNTy Of BUrEaU PrINCETON, ILLINOIs JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MATTHEW J. MEYER; NICOLE J. KARNS ) Defendants, ) 13 CH 83 NOTICE Of saLE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 23, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NUMBERED THREE (3) IN BLOCK NUMBERED SIXTY-FIVE (65) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF SPRING VALLEY, IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE OF SAID PREMISES. Commonly known as 119 East Minnesota Street, Spring Valley, Il 61362.

P.I.N. 18-34-481-006.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(312) 651-6705.

I597036 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2014.

LEGaL NOTICEs The Bureau County Republican Classified brings you the public and legal information you have a right to know.

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We want to hear from you – From you, for you is an interactive page for readers to share their photos, questions and comments. For information on how to submit a story, question or comment, contact BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

Todd Borsch submitted this photo of the Eats and Leans at the baseball team first farmers carnival in November 1908.

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Humpty Dumpty and chicken dinners Pupils at the Humpty Dumpty Preschool are busy at play in their Malden classroom.

The Humpty Dumpty Preschool will host its third annual chicken dinner fundraiser and raffle from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday, March 31.

The event will be held at JTs Bar and Grill in Cherry. Tickets are $8 and include a quarter chicken or chicken strips, fries and a dessert. Tickets can be purchased at the door; carryouts will be available. There will also be raffles and a 50/50 drawing, plus all tips during the event will be donated to the preschool. The preschool has been in existence for 30 years.

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Your hometown beat Meeting Calendar March 31 Spring Valley Council, 7 p.m., city hall

April 1 Dover Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Manlius Village Board, 5:30 p.m., village hall

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

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

March 29 & 30 – Eugene Billings and John Jensen estates and others, firearms and related, decoys, knives, gun prints, advertising signs, tins, coins, autos, scooter, antique, primitive and modern furniture, antiques and collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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

April 5 – John Jensen estate and others, furniture, lawn and garden, Longaberger baskets and pottery, antiques, collectibles, household and tools, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 6 – Lawn and garden, shop, garage, parts and miscellaneous, farm related and antique primitives, pedal tractors, and farm toys, 9:30 a.m., Bureau County Fairgrounds (west edge of Princeton), Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 12 – Nicholas, John and James Yeazel, real estate, 10 a.m., 995 Innsbruck Lane, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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

Seeking Sources Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ... They are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these fun-filled events.

The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes, and recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one or more of your recipes in an upcoming edition of the Bureau County Journal. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Registration opens for Girl Scout summer camps Swimming, horseback riding, archery, sailing among many summer activities for girls; non-Girl Scouts are also welcome to attend SPRINGFIELD — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is now accepting registrations for a variety of summer camps and activities at four regional camp sites throughout Central Illinois. Girls in Grades 1-12 have the opportunity to spend their summer horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, backpacking and camping, among other activities. Camp is one of several pathways through which girls can develop their inherent leadership skills in Girl Scouts, as they experience independence, develop new skills, and learn to live in harmony with the environment.

Camps are open to all girls, including non-Girl Scouts. Financial assistance is available. The deadline for registration is two weeks prior to each session; camp sessions start as early as June 6.

“Camp provides an opportunity for girls of all ages and skill levels with a wide range of interests with something exceptional to do this summer,” Girl Scouts of Central Illinois CEO Pam Kovacevich said.

“The experiences we provide during these camps are designed to develop leadership and independence as well as create lifelong friendships and memories.”

Camp sessions are available at four regional camp sites: Camp Peairs in Hudson on Lake Bloomington (www.girlscouts-gsci.org/peairs#_blank); Camp Kiwanis in Mahomet (www.girlscouts-gsci.org/kiwanis#_blank), adjacent to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve and bordered by the Sangamon River; Camp Tapawingo in Metamora (www.girlscouts-gsci. org/tapawingo#_blank); and Camp Widjiwagan on Lake Springfield (www.girlscouts-gsci.org/widjiwa-

For the youngest Girl Scouts For girls going into kindergarten or first grade this fall, there will be a number of sessions throughout April to introduce young girls to the experience of Girl Scouts and begin registration.

On March 27, there will be a Girl’s Night Out from 6 to 7 p.m. in the basement at Spring Valley City Hall. On April 3, there will be a Girl’s Night Out from 6 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Peru. gan#_blank). All sites are accredited by the American Camping Association. Resident and day camps are offered.

Resident camp is a camping experience in which campers live at camp, typically for a week. Girls sleep in platform tents with other girls and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities during their stay.

Campers can go horseback riding, boating, canoeing and hiking, enjoy archery and arts and crafts, and take on our challenge course. They may attend as individual campers or go with a buddy. The girls and their counselors plan activities and take advantage of the many resources available at camp.

Mini resident camps are a great way to try out residential camp and gain the experience of staying away from home while having new and exciting adventures, usually for three days. Activities include exploring the outdoors, going on scavenger hunts, making hands-on crafts, writing fantastic fiction, swimming, hiking, boating, and working on puzzle and riddle challenges.

Day camp is camping by the day. Girls may attend day camp as individual campers or go with buddies.

The girls and staff plan and carry out activities. Day camp is held at the aforementioned camp sites as well as in council communities with council-trained staff.

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Five common causes of prevalent tax mistakes Whether you’ve filed for an extension on your taxes this year, or have waited until the last minute to complete paperwork, or want a better strategy for the future, chances are you could be doing a better job throughout the year to save on income taxes, says seasoned investment advisor Paul Taylor, a member of the National Ethics Bureau.

He cites mistakes that many taxpayers are liable to make.

• Not knowing which tax deductions are available. Tax reform measures are enacted frequently

by Congress, which makes it hard for U.S. taxpayers to know which deductions are currently available for maximizing savings. One of the most overlooked deductions is state and local sales taxes. Taxpayers may be able to take deductions for student-loan interest, out-of-pocket charitable contributions, moving expenses to take a first job, the child care tax credit, new points on home refinancing, health insurance premiums, home mortgage interest, tax-preparation services and contributions to a traditional IRA. • Misunderstanding deduction

value for medical expenses. The Affordable Care Act has altered the guidelines for tax-deductible medical expenses. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the new policy increased the threshold for the itemized deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses from 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income to 10 percent of adjusted gross income for regular tax purposes. The increase is waived for individuals age 65 and older for tax years 2013 through 2016.

• Confusing when taxes must be paid on IRA and employer-sponsored retirement funds. Traditional IRAs and most employer-sponsored retirement plans are tax-deferred accounts, which mean they are typically funded with pre-tax or tax-deductible dollars. As a result, taxes are not payable until funds are withdrawn. Exceptions are the Roth IRA and the Roth 401(k) and Roth 403(b). Roth accounts are funded with after-tax dollars. That’s why qualified distributions – after age 59.5 and the five-year holding requirement has been met – are free of federal income tax.

• Overlooking tax-advantaged

investments.

Tax-advantaged investments can include real estate partnerships, oil and gas partnerships and suitability, which refers to how appropriate an investment may or may not be to an investor.

Two of the most common types of real estate partnerships, for example, are low-income housing and historic rehabilitation. The federal government grants tax credits to those who construct or rehabilitate low-income housing or who invest in the rehabilitation or preservation of historic structures.

• Uncertainty when accounting for gift taxes. The federal gift tax applies to gifts of property or money while the donor is living. The federal estate tax, on the other hand, applies to property conveyed to others, with the exception of a spouse, after a person’s death. There are several exceptions to gift taxes, including gifts of tuition or medical expenses that you pay directly to a medical or educational institution for someone else, gifts to a spouse who is a U.S. citizen, gifts to a qualified charitable organization and gifts to a political organization.

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All about you Birthdays March 27 • Mary Miller • Amy Wood • Bev Stegmann • Larry Fargher • Gary Fargher • Lillian Hensel • Eric Martenson • Peggy Stevens • Marilyn Weeks March 28 • Kathy Pennington • Sarah Schultz Waggoner • Mike Sobottka • Jose Hernandez • Christina Thierry • Nolan Carew March 29 • Chrystal Smith • Danielle Molln • Suzanne Schultz • Michelle Tyne

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PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. A bake sale will also be held from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, March 28. Both events will be held in the Medical Office Building lobby at Perry.

Eurotrash art event LASALLE — White Trash Gallery in LaSalle will be featuring works by several European artists beginning Saturday, March 29, and continuing throughout April. An opening reception, with film screenings, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Refreshments will be served.

White Trash Gallery is located at 139 Gooding, LaSalle. For more information, call 815-993-0987 or email peg@whitetrashart.com.

5K run SPRING VALLEY — The 28th annual Walleye Run 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 29.

The cost is $20 prior to March 29 and $25 on March 29. The event is sponsored by the Spring Valley Walleye Club Inc.

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Corcoran — Dale and Julee (Shinnick) Corcoran of Oglesby, daughter, March 11.

Rapp — Andrew Rapp and Tara Maloy of Princeton, son, March 14.

BUDA — The Buda Fire Department will host an all-youcan-eat pancake and biscuit and gravy breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Buda Community Hall. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under.

Death Notices Andreoni — Monica A. Andreoni, 84, of Spring Valley, March 23.

DeBrock — Denise M. DeBrock, 39, of Sheffield, March 22.

Gelsomino — Daniel Scott “Danny” Gelsomino of Addison, formerly of Princeton, March 18.

Guynn — Brantley Richard Guynn, infant, Feb. 25.

Isaacson — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princeton, March 21.

Porter — Aaron James Porter, 42, of Princeton, March 16.

Reichen — Dorene M. Reichen, 77, of Utica, March 21.

Stocking — Jason Stocking, 29, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Princeton, Feb. 25.

Stone — Marjorie Marion Stone, 96, of Princeton, March 22.

Tieman — James W. Tieman, 90, of Spring Valley, March 22.

Wallis — John B. Wallis, 81, of Prophetstown, March 21.

Weidner — Ronald M. “Harv” Weidner, 70, of rural Kewanee, March 22.

Workman — Ronald L. Workman, 79, of Tiskilwa, March 21.

Legacy Girls in concert LADD — The Legacy Girls will perform in concert from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Ladd Grade School Gymnasium sponsored by the Ladd 125th Celebration. The Legacy Girls perform a selection of music made famous by the Andrew Sisters and others during that time. Tickets are $10 purchased ahead of time and $12 purchased at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sandy Galetti at 815-894-2954.

Proceeds will benefit the 2015 Ladd 125th Celebration.

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Preschool in Malden will host its third annual chicken dinner and raffle from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 31 at JTs Bar and Grill in Cherry. Tickets are $8 and include 1/4 of chicken or chicken strips, fries and a dessert. Tickets can be purchased at the door and carryouts are available. There will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. All tips will be donated to the preschool.

Speaker SPRING VALLEY — Steve Lamis from Edward Jones Financial is sponsoring a speech “Women’s Guide to Money Matters” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in the Spring Valley Community Room.

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City Frock Shoppe and Studio 718 in LaSalle, Spring Valley City Bank and St. Margaret’s Hospital Gift Shop. For more information, call 815-664-7260. All proceeds benefit St. Margaret’s Foundation.

All about beekeeping UTICA – Merlin and Susan of the Starved Rock Honey Co. will showcase the work of beekeeping and honey production. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. It will last an hour and is free to the public. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261. The public is invited to attend.

LADD — The Ladd After School Program will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Rip’s in Ladd. This will be for both dine in and carry out. There will also be a bake sale, 50/50 and raffles.

Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door, from any Ladd After School parent or by calling the 815-228-1967.

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SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5 in the parish hall.

Open house OHIO — The Ohio Fire Department will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 for all residents served by the Ohio Fire Protection District. Coffee, soda and snacks will be served and there will be a 50/50 drawing.

Trunk show UTICA — St. Margaert’s Foundation will hold its annual spring luncheon and trunk show at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Celebrations 150 in Utica.

There will be a lunch, shopping, opportunities for massages and visiting with friends. The event price is $15 and includes lunch and refreshments. Reservations are due by April 2. Tickets are available at Hy-Vee Grocery and Hackman Insurance in Peru, Tri-

PRINCETON — The March of Dimes will host the 7th annual Steppin’ Out for Our Babies at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Wise Guys Bar and Grill in Princeton. This is an evening of food, fun and auction to benefit the March of Dimes. The cost is $30 per individual, $175 per table of six or $200 for a corporate table. For more information, call 815-220-5806 or email pain@ marchofdimes.com

Trivia Night LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will host a Trivia Night Saturday, April 12, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. in LaMoille. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per team, with six to 10 people on each team. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

To register a team, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815-303-7733. The event will also include silent auctioned, raffles, a cash bar and snacks.

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Food court Potatoes are a good staple to keep on hand in your pantry. You can use them as a side dish or combine them with meat and vegetables and have a complete meal in one dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole Sweet Potato Mixture 4 cups mashed, cooked sweet potatoes 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Topping 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons margarine, melted To prepare sweet potato mixture, combine all ingredients. Place in greased 11-by-13-inch casserole dish.

Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. To prepare topping, combine all ingredients.

Remove sweet potatoes from oven and spread with topping. Return to oven and bake 10 minuses longer or until browned.

Baked Potato topping 3 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 3/4 pound cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 pound American cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Brown ground beef with peppers and onion. Drain excess fat. Stir in flour.

Add milk and cook until thickened.

Add cheeses and seasonings and heat through. Serve over baked potatoes.

Make Ahead Potatoes 12 large potatoes 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 8-ounce carton sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons margarine, melted Paprika Peel and cube potatoes. Boil until softened. Drain off all water. Add all other ingredients, except margarine and paprika. Whip or mash until fluffy. Add small amount of milk, if needed. Place in large casserole dish and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. Immediately before baking, drizzle melted margarine over top and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350° for 1 1/4 hours.

Sweet and Sour New Potatoes 18 new potatoes 3 small onions, diced 3 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt or less 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons white vinegar Boil potatoes in their jackets. Sauté onions in butter until onions are transparent. Add sugar, salt and flour and heat, stirring constantly; slowly add milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add sour cream and vinegar and cook until slow bubbles form. Mix sauce with potatoes and serve.

Baked Potato Wedges 4 large potatoes 8 tablespoon margarine, melted 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Wash potatoes and pat dry. Quarter each potato. Cut each quarter crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, cutting to, but not through, bottom of potato to resemble a fan. Place each potato wedge, skin side down, on large baking sheet. Set aside. Combine all remaining ingredients and mix well. Brush tops and sides of potatoes with mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35 to 40 minutes.

Spicy Roasted Potatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon red pepper 2 large potatoes In a medium bowl, mix dry mustard.

Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, paprika and red pepper into a smooth paste. Cut unpeeled potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Pat dry with paper towel and toss with mustard mixture until coated. Arrange potatoes in single layer on lightly greased baking pan.

Bake at 425° for 30 to 35 minutes or until chunks are tender.

Hash Brown Potatoes 1 32-ounce package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 2 cups finely crushed, cornflakes 4 tablespoons margarine, melted In a large bowl, combine hash brown potatoes, chicken soup, sour cream, cheese and 4 tablespoons margarine.

Mix well and spread into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Combine cornflakes and 4 tablespoons melted margarine; spread over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or hot and bubbly. You can add 1 large finely chopped onion and 1 cup of milk to the ingredients if you so desire for taste. You can also substitute cream of mushroom soup instead of the cream of chicken soup.

Potato Pancakes 6 medium potatoes 1 large onion 1 medium carrot 1/2 cup milk 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour Salt and Pepper to taste Cooking oil Peel and grate potatoes and onion.

Squeeze out excess liquid. Peel and grate carrot. Combine potatoes, onion, carrot, milk, egg white, egg, flour, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. In large skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of pan with 1/4 inch oil. Using 1/4 cup measure spoon batter into skillet. Fry each pancake until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, keep warm and serve. Good served with sour cream or applesauce.

Creamed Beef and Chicken Topped Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes Cooking oil 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced celery 1 2 1/2-ounce jar sliced dried beef, finely chopped 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 cup cooked, diced chicken 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon thyme Dash of pepper Wash potatoes and rub with oil. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until soft. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Sauté onion,

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celery and dried beef until onion is tender. Gradually add milk and cook over medium heat until sauce thickens and quibbles, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients and continue cooking until mixture is thoroughly heated. Split tops of potatoes lengthwise, fluff pulp and spoon topping over potatoes. Serve.

Old Fashioned Kumle 1 ham bone Water to cover 4 cups grated raw potatoes 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup white flour 4 tablespoons butter, melted Cook ham bone in water until meat is done. Remove bone and keep broth hot.

Squeeze excess water from potatoes.

Combine potatoes, baking powder, salt and flour. Work lightly into balls. Drop into broth. Cover and cook slowly for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to keep kumle from sticking. Dip in melted butter and serve.

Scalloped Potatoes with Cornflakes 10 medium potatoes 1 onion, sliced 4 slices bread, cubed 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 pound cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 cup milk 1 cup cornflakes, crushed Boil potatoes until soft and slice them. Combine all ingredients, except cornflakes, in a bowl. Spread into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle corn flakes over top. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

I like to sprinkle more cheese over the top.

Hope you’ll enjoy trying some of these recipes. If you need any help in the kitchen or have a recipe you’d like to share with other readers, you can use my email judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Friends of Princeton Public Library plan book sale PRINCETON — The Friends of the Princeton Public Library will hold its annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 25 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26.

There will be more then 9,000 quality used hardcovered and paperbacked books available for sale. All books have been cleaned and sorted into more than 30 categories for easy shopping.

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They will be selling current best sellers, cookbooks, mysteries, children’s books, history and science books as well as puzzles, DVDs and CDs. The sale will take place at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., in the Friends Sale Room.

The cost ranges from 50 cents to $1. April 26 is Bag day where patrons can buy a bag of books for $5. Specially marked books are half-priced.

BCGS is now a FamilySearch affiliate library PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society is reminding the public that it is a FamilySearch affiliate library.

The designation means library patrons will have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch.

FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records of genealogical significance from over 130 countries.

FamilySearch is extending access to its collections by circulating microfilms of the historic records through select public libraries. The Bureau County Genealogical Society is now one of those libraries. It is a priceless resource for local residents interested in discovering their fam-

ily trees.

Since only a small portion (less than 5 percent) of the world’s genealogical records are online, researchers can easily access FamilySearch’s extensive collection by traveling no farther than the BCGS Library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

There is a nominal fee payable to FamilySearch to cover rental and mailing when ordering a microfilm. Patrons can search the Family History Library Catalog online at http://www.

FamilySearch.org to see what records are available. Orders must be placed from home using a credit card. Once the film arrives at BCGS, patrons will use the microfilm readers there to view it.

Assistance will be available from the library’s staff.

For more information, call the Bureau County Genealogical Society at 815-879-3133 or 815303-7386, or email questions to bureaucounty@ gmail.com.

Also Thursday, the PRINCETON — Today, and popcorn will be pro- and can be purchased at Thursday, March 27, a Fiber Arts Presentation vided. the library or from any Talk About will be held by the Creative Crafters For the fifth year, the library trustee. at 6:30 p.m. and feawill be at 6:30 p.m. library will participate SHEFFIELD — The ture, “The Dynamic and There will be four prein the Rebecca Caudill Sheffield Public Library Daring Nellie Bly” with sentations of four difYoung Reader’s Book will host its second soup Tricia Kelly. ferent fiber crafts: Lin Awards for Grades 4-8. supper on April 6 in the Friday, March 28, Get Karrels, Penny Rugs The library will also par- Sheffield Community Covered: Health Care and Needlepoint on ticipate in the Monarch Center. The event will Coverage last change Wool; Junedale Straka, Awards for Kindergarten be from 3 to 6 p.m. and weekend will be from 10 Rug Hooking; Nancy through Grade 3 for the will feature soups prea.m. to 6 p.m. In-person Schmidt, Needlepoint; second year and are pared and donated by counselors from the Tri- Sandy Rieker, pleased to participate local restaurant chefs.

County Opportunities Hardanger Embroidery, in the Abraham Lincoln In addition, a variety Council will be available followed by demonstraAward for high school of other soups will be in the Matson Meeting tion stations for each. students for the first Room to answer lastSPRING VALLEY time. Anyone interested made by the library minute questions on the — Mark the calendar! in participating in any of board trustees and Affordable Care open librarians. The cost Secretary of State Jesse these programs should enrollment. The deadWhite, in cooperation let the librarians know, of the supper, which line to enroll is March 31. with Richard A. Mautino and they will provide the includes up to two bowls Saturday, March 29, Memorial Library, is information needed. of soup, bread, crackers, Get Covered: Health offering a Rules of the In addition to books dessert and drink will Care Coverage last Road review course for nominated for these be $6 for adults and $3 change weekend will be all citizens in the Spring awards, the library has for children, ages 10 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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In-person counselors 11:30 a.m. April 11.

Stop in and check out There will also be a from the Tri-County LAMOILLE — The the latest by a favorite 50/50 drawing. The Opportunities Council LaMoille-Clarion Public author or try something prizes include a Kindle will be available in Library has the books new by an author you Fire, Leap Frog learnthe Matson Meeting that are being made haven’t read.

Room to answer lasting system and a basket into movies this year.

OHIO — The Ohio minute questions on the Read the book, then see Public Library will sponof books for readers of Affordable Care open all ages. Tickets will be the movie and let the sor a fundraiser at Rip’s enrollment. The deadavailable at the event. librarians know your in Ladd on Sunday, line to enroll is March 31. thoughts.

All proceeds from the March 30. The event Monday, March 31, the event will go toward Saturday, March 29, will be from 11 a.m. to Monday Night Movie buying books and mainthe library will show the 1 p.m. There will be a will begin at 6:30 p.m. movie, “Frozen” at 50/50 drawing and tenance improvements and feature a differ10:30 a.m. Fruit snacks raffle. Tickets are $7 to the library building. ent action adventure — treasure hunters seeking out a lost Civil War battleship in the deserts of West Africa. They Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry; Librarian: Eileen Pinter. must rely on their wits Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254; Librarian: to survive not only the Amy Bosi. threatening terrain, but LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356; Librarian: also the dangerous warJoyce Sondgeroth. lords that are out to get Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-659them.

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Tuesday, April 1, the Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701; Connecting Threads Librarian: Jeannie Jarigese. community art show Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971; runs from today through Librarian: Connie Baele.

Saturday, April 19. The Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594exhibit is open dur2204; Librarian: Carissa Faber. ing library hours. Also Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422; Librarian: Tuesday, the preschool David Sprung. story time will begin at Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331; 10:30 a.m., and the craft Librarian: Julie Wayland. will be a bunny. Also, Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-6992342; Librarian: Linda Kurth. the Edible Book Festival Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring will be hosted today.

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Arts and Entertainment RVP announces cast list for ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ Singing” is a musical revue showcasing the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein featuring songs from every Broadway musical written by the award-winning pair, such as “Carousel,” “Oklahoma!,” “The King and I,” “South Pacific,” “Cinderella” and “The Sound of Music.” This show takes a lively and inventive approach to the beloved songs of these collaborators, while at the same time puts a smile on our faces and keeps us guessing about what will happen next. Nominated for two Tony Awards (Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical), “A Grand Night for Singing” leaves no question about how terrifically up to date the remarkable songs of R&H remain.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

The Prairie Arts Center will offer children’s art classes PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council Gallery will host a series of children’s art classes that are guaranteed to be fun-filled nurturing experiences.

The goal of the classes will be to encourage youngsters to develop creativity, style and skill while exploring their artistic ideas in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. All classes will run from 10

to 11:15 a.m. the first and third Saturday of April and May, ending on May 17.

The fee for each class will be $12 per child for PAC members (two or more PAC member’s children are $10 each) and $15 for non-members. As always, free materials will be provided.

To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.

IVSO ‘Trivia with Friends’ fundraiser UTICA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will sponsor a “Trivia with Friends” fundraising event on Friday, May 2.

This event will be held at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. Also included in the evening is a silent auc-

tion, 50/50 raffle, “Stock the Bar” raffle and prizes.

The cost is $10 per person with 6-10 people per table.

There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals as well. For ticket reservations or information regarding sponsorships, contact Jayne Henry at 815-252-1419 or email your request to jaynehenry@netscape.net.

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BVN students study etching Katie Bannick (left) and Jade Blackert, eighth-grade students in Susan Berry’s art class, created animal etchings.

Seniors compete in spelling bee Local adults older than 50 years old participated in a local Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition hosted by Bureau County Seniors on March 13 at the Bureau County Senior Center.

The winner was Rich-

ard Lauritzen and the runner-up was Ruth Wealer.

The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is a statewide program which provides Illinois senior citizens the opportunity to showcase a lifetime

of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities. This effort is coordinated by the Association of Illinois Senior Centers, the Illinois Department of Aging and the local senior organization through Illinois.

Local spelling bees are held throughout Illinois.

The local winners and runners up will advance to the regional semifinals. The state finals will be held at the Illinois Building at the 2014 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Aug. 11.

PAC will award scholarship PRINCETON — Princeton’s Prairie Art Council will award the annual $1,000 Art Scholarship this spring.

All graduating seniors, or the equivalent if home-schooled, who reside in Bureau County, and who will be attending college as

an art major in the fall of 2014, are invited to apply. There will be a first runner-up award of $200.

The award will be determined through a portfolio competition.

Students should prepare a portfolio of five to 10 original works, a state-

ment of intention and a letter of recommendation. These should be delivered to the Prairie Arts Council, 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton, between 2 and 4 p.m.

May 7. A panel of members appointed by the Prairie Arts Council will award the scholar-

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HENRY — River Valley Players is thrilled to announce the cast of “A Grand Night for Singing!”

The ensemble revue cast includes Charlotte Balensiefen, Deanne Crook, Robert Eckert, Bill Entwistle, Morgan Friedrich, Ron Friedrich, Christine Gaspardo, Derrik Gaspardo, Bob Herath, Jane Knapp, Donald Knuckey, John Lionberger and Dixie Wheeler. The cast, codirectors Ron Friedrich and Jane Knapp, and choreographer, Deana Brown are hard at work to bring you a delightful representation of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein music.

“A Grand Night for Singing” will be presented April 26 and 27, and May 2, 3 and 4 at St. Mary’s Community Center in Henry.

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ship. The winner will be announced during the following week.

Further information is available from area high school art and guidance faculty, and from PAC Art Scholarship Director Dana Collins at ndana@comcast. net.

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Student organizations donate books OGLESBY — Their arrival was two years in the making, yet hundreds of textbooks collected by two Illinois Valley Community College student organizations recently arrived in the Fundong Provence of Cameroon, West Africa.

Students and faculty of IVCC’s International Club and TEACH spent more than a year collecting textbooks for middle and high school-aged students at the Fundong Government High School.

The project was the brain child of faculty adviser Amanda Cook Fesperman and former IVCC students Oliver Kah and Jacquelynn Hansen.

“Schools in Africa are often sorely underfunded,” said Cook Fesperman “Something as simple as textbooks we take for granted here in the United States are very hard to come by in many of these schools, especially those in the rural areas.”

Students often share textbooks, or learn through rote memorization, Fesperman said.

The donation will make it possible for students to learn a wide range of subjects and improve their reading.

Kah, who is from Fundong, but who has gained

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Elementary School District will hold its annual preschool screenings on June 2-4 for children who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 and who are not yet in kindergarten.

The screenings will be held at Lincoln School.

The majority of the class-

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Upper sixth students and administrators of Government High School in Fundong, Cameroon, along with the mayor and other city officials, recently received textbooks donated by IVCC student groups. permanent residency in the United States by winning the Visa Lottery, gives back to his people back home by doing projects like this. He is now studying social work at Bradley University.

In 2012, when Hansen, then TEACH president, learned of the project she immediately offered to help and the two student organizations worked to collect the books, raise money to ship them, and, through the help of IVCC chemistry instructor Promise Yong, ensured

the books would arrive safely in Fundong.

In addition to sending books to Fundong, the International Club along with physics instructor Dominic Sarsah, has also been collecting and sending college textbooks to Cape Coast University in Ghana, West Africa, for almost 10 years.

Recently, the organization sponsored school fees for deserving students in two villages in Cameroon and will continue to help provide scholarships through

a foundation set up by Yong, who also hails from Cameroon.

“This was such a wonderful opportunity for our students to make connections with students half way across the world, and to learn the value of education,” said Fesperman.

Fesperman, a political science instructor, hoped these types of projects continue at IVCC because it offers students a chance to help others while also learning about another culture.

PNB announces scholarship winners KEWANEE — Peoples National Bank of Kewanee have awarded Maddie Jackson of Annawan High School and Ashley Folger of Kewanee High School this year’s local CBAI Scholarship winners.

Jackson and Folger each received $250 cash contributions from PNB and entry in the statewide Community Bankers Association of Illinois’ scholarship competition.

They now have a chance to win a $1,000 per year scholarship for up to four years of higher educa-

Maddie Jackson

Ashley Folger

tion.

To enter the local scholarship contest, senior students wrote

essays about the importance of community banking. In their essays, the winners each dis-

played an understanding and appreciation for community banks and the benefits they provide.

Each winner maintained the overall theme and made excellent points about the contributions of community banks to the local community.

Peoples National Bank of Kewanee will now sponsor and submit the winning essays in the statewide CBAI scholarship competition.

Winners for the statewide competition are announced in May.

PMH Auxiliary offers scholarship PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for their 2014 health career scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the guidance office of an high school in

Spring Valley plans preschool screenings

Bureau County, Illinois Valley Community College or Sauk Valley Community College. They may also be obtained from the hospital marketing department, gift shop or online at www. perrymemorial.org.

The applicant must

be from Bureau Count and must be accepted at an accredited school in which they are pursuing a health career.

The deadline for the applications is May 1.

The scholarship will be awarded at the Auxiliary’s annual dinner meet-

ing in June.

For more information, call the Perry Memorial Hospital marketing department at 815-8764481.

rooms will be filled from this screening. To schedule an appointment, contact Lincoln School.

The purpose of the screening is to provide information on a child’s motor skills, conceptual skills and use of language. Vision and hearing screenings will also be done.

Tri-County Opportunities Council offers scholarships ROCK FALLS — The aged to apply.

Tri-County OpportuniTo be eligible for a ties Council will offer scholarships, a student at least 12 scholarships must meet the following to income eligible stu- criteria: the applicant dents residing in the must be a member of an Tri-County Opportu- income eligible family; nities Council service they must be planning area. The scholarships to attend an accredited are each worth up to Illinois post-secondary $1,250 and have been educational institution made available by the during the fall of 2014; Illinois Department of and they must be a resiCommerce and Eco- dent of Bureau, Carroll, nomic opportunity LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, through its Community Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Services Block Grant.

Whiteside counties.

Preference for the The deadline for scholarships will be applying is April 18. given to students wishFor more information ing to pursue high or to obtain an applicademand careers or other tion form, visit the Trigrowth occupations. County Opportunities Applicants of racial or Council at 405 Emmons ethnic minorities as well Ave., Rock Falls, IL as previous scholarship 61071 or online at www. recipients are encour- tcochelps.com.

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Sports Senior Spotlight Isaac Reyes Name: Isaac Reyes.

Nickname: “Squintz.”

School: DePue High School Date/place of birth: Sept. 21, 1995; St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

Hometown: DePue. Family: Mother, Silvia; sisters, Claudia and Adriana.

Sports: Basketball, soccer.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball; I had a passion to play since I was little.

Likes: Basketball, soccer, volleyball, Miss Buckley, library crew, wild women.

Dislikes: Losing.

Favorite food and where to get it: Any food from the Media taco stand.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career: Ron Marquez. He got me involved in sports and always tried to make sure I wasn’t left out.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mother. She raised three kids on her own, worked two jobs and still found a way to make it to my games.

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

Last song I listened to: War by Chief Reef.

People would be surprised to know: I don’t speak Spanish and I’m 100 percent Mexican.

I stay home to watch: One Tree Hill, or our basketball games.

When I need luck for a big game, I: pray.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Cristian Mendez. I swear that kid needs meds. Just the way he says things. You just have to meet him.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: A young living legend ... I don’t know, hopefully something good.

Most unforgettable moment: Our Pink Night game. it was my best game of my career.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Star in the NBA All-Star Game.

What I would like to do in life: Get married, have 10 kids and come back to DePue to raise them.

Two words that best describe myself: Cheesy, athletic.

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Isaac Reyes says his mother has had the greatest influence on his life, because she “raised three kids on her own, worked two jobs and still found a way to make it to my games.”

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Storm cheerleaders Bureau Valley cheerleaders for the 2013-14 basketball season are (front row, left) Payton Glafka, Cynthia Mathas, Jennifer Linley and April Atkins; (second row) Tasha Richardson, Cheyenne Eilts, Kalynn Sullivan, Haley DeVoss, Alyssa Duckworth, Hannah Atherton; and (back row) Kaylee Towne, Ashlee Prina, Alex Lundeen, Alyssa Lundeen and Sabrina Webb.

Tiger Town Tanglers place Three Tiger Town Tanglers placed in IKWF State competition.

Chase Tatum (above, fourth from right) placed second at 215 Novice, Shaylyn Hartmann (left) placed second in the middle school girls competition and Payton Hammerich (bottom, second from left) was fifth at 156 Novice.

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Varsity Storm Team members for the 2013-14 Bureau Valley varsity boys basketball team are (front row, left) Alex Johnson, Seth Cambron, Bryan Arteberry, Payton Shipp, Parker Neuhalfen and Dylan Martin; (second row) Ryan Young, Sean Shepard, Chris Shynk, Gage Smith, Blake Balensiefen, Evan Frank and Josh Mead; (back row) manager Paul Donovan, Tommy Johnston, David Miller, Lennard Winrich, coach Jason Marquis and coach Preston Jones.

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Sophomore Storm Team members for the 2013-14 Bureau Valley sophomore boys basketball team are (front row, left) Yulian Osorio, Rusty Fargher and Ethan Frank; and (second row) Jacob Pogliano and Evan Ringle; and (back row) coach Paul Arteaga, Alex Strader, Trey Dale, Drew Fordham and manager Paul Donovan.

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Send resume & proof of certification to: Bureau & Putnam County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356 GREAT OPPORTUNITY Looking for a motivated licensed Massage Therapist. Must do deep tissue massages. Please call 815-875-8321 or stop in for an application Ultimate Salon & Spa 432 South. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 AG VIEW FS, INC Part-time SEASONAL AG OFFICE Position at our Buda Plant. Qualifications include strong office skills, organized, general math and computer experience a must. Flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends.

Please send resume to: Ag View FS, Inc., 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356 FIND YOUR JOB right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

ILLINOIS VALLEY WASTE SERVICES Is looking for a Waste Collector with at least a class B CDL with an air brake endorsement for residential manual trash pick-up. Full benefit package includes medical, dental, 401(k). Candidate must have a current CDL to be considered. You must fill out an application in person at: Illinois Valley Waste Services located at 1530 Peggy Lane, Princeton, IL 61356 from the hours 8am - 4pm. EOE

230 • Work Wanted Reliable Person will do Housekeeping in the Princeton area Call 815-303-6847

HARD TO FIND THAT RIGHT PERSON FOR THAT JOB OPENING? The Bureau County Republican Classified can reach just the right person you are looking for to fill that job opening. Call 815875-4461

At Vitas Innovative Hospice Care ®, we help our patients and their families face some of the most important decisions they will ever make. Likewise, when choosing a new career path it’s important to partner with an organization with a proven record of growth and success. VITAS is built with leaders like you.

PART-TIME & PRN Continuous Care Opportunities LPNs: 7 pm to 8 am To learn more and apply, please visit: www.vitas.jobs EOE/AA; M/F/D/V/DFWP

PHARMACY MANAGER

Fulltime Position • Includes Management duties, as well as clinical duties • Previous experience in healthcare preferred • Experience with 340B Program a plus • Must have a license in the State of Illinois as a Registered Pharmacist Includes competitive benefit & salary package To apply for this position, please go to our website: www.mendotahospital.org and fill out an application

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232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 300 Services

- 400 Merchandise

320 • Misc Services

448 • Pets & Livestock

MIKE'S SERVICES Lawn & Land Care Free estimates: Spring/ Fall Lawn cleanups.

Regular weekly mowing with great rates. Fully Insured. We offer Military and Senior Citizens discount.

Call 815-878-5070

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DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

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450 • Under $1000 12' Sea King fishing boat. Semi-vee, aluminum and in good condition. $200. Call 815-872-2093 14' double wide, double deep, Jon boat with trailer. $1,000 firm.

Call Roy @ 815-925-4002

Caregivers Jobs available!

Henry County Health Department Home Services Do you have a passion for helping others?

Put your care giving skills to work by assisting the elderly & disabled in their homes with meal preparation; housekeeping; laundry; personal care; shopping; etc.

• Must have reliable transportation • Training Provided • Part-time positions available • Weekend pay differential.

Looking for caregivers in the Princeton and surrounding areas.

Call now for more information at 800-868-9454 or 309-852-0492 www.henrystarkhealth.com Comprehensive Background Check Required.

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450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

1999 Cadillac Eldorado. $800 or best offer.

Call 815-878-5463

BASSETT China Cabinet 4'7”x6'8”x15-1/2” deep.

Lighted glass shelves, 3 drawers, 2 doors. $200.

Call 815-915-7939

2 Broan range hoods: 1white, 1-almond, $25 for both; 4 Oak Amish swivel bar stools 24” height $150. 815-643-2593 40” rebounder, plus case $15; 5' stainless steel garment rack, $5; 30”x6' white folding table, $15.

Call 815-875-8150 6 fluorescent light fixtures, 4' long, (5) T12, (1) T8 types. $60 for all.

Call 815-469-2464 AD2 Airdyne exercise bike, like new, uses wind resistance technology, has transport wheels, asking $300. 309-945-6146

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Black & silver TV Stand with media tower, glass shelves, holds up to 46” TV. $150/best offer. Call after 2 pm 815-894-3070 Glass top computer desk & matching printer desk $100; antique curved glass hutch $600.

Phone 815-339-1074 Hamilton Beech food processor $10; Presto salad shooter $5; new large flannel shirts $2 each.

Call 815-646-4741 Solid oak entertainment center, like new, storage space, 6'wide x 6' tall, asking $500.

Call 815-303-2472

REAL ESTATE AUCTION The Following Furnished Real Estate will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 995 Innsbruck Lane in Princeton, IL on:

SAT., APRIL 12, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com

**Open House: Thur., March 27, 2014 Time: 4:00-6:00 P.M.**

REALESTATE One Bedroom Condo w/ Dining Room, Kitchen (Like New Appliances Included w/ Real Estate Including Whirlpool Refrigerator, Electric Range & Dishwasher), Laundry Room (Maytag Washer & Dryer Included), Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom w/ Lg. Dbl Walk in Closet; Home has Central Air Unit &Furnace.

PERSONAL PROPERTY LISTED BELOW IS INCLUDED W/SALE OF REAL ESTATE Dining Room Table w/ 8 Chairs & Matching Hutch; Matching Loveseat & Sofa; 4 Piece Lane Bedroom Set; 1940’s Vanity w/ Stool; Lg. Mirror; 10 Cubic Foot Chest Freezer; Entertainment Cent w/ Sony TV; Electronic Equipment; Bookshelf; Pictures & Frames; Tools; Lg. Amount of Beanie Babies; Vintage China Dinnerware; Misc Glassware; 33 Records; Guardian Service; Vintage Newspapers & Political Campaign Buttons; Sm. Kitchen Appliances LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON PT L93-94 INNSBRUCK VILLAGE CONDO UNIT-5-E B 1411 P 181 D 09-3229 TERMS OFREAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852.

NIChOLAS, JOhN & JAMES YEAzEL

SELLERS:

800 Ace Road PO Box 340 Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 Fax 815-875-1235

ATTORNEY: MAY, MAY & HARRIS PLEASE NOTE: Condo Laws including Condo Dues and Approval of Buyer Apply.

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY 815-872-1852/ E-Mail: ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC#040000396-397

450 • Under $1000

-600Transportation

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL?

614 • Car Sales

Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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

Vintage adjustable golf club $10; Clarinet $190, nice!; 35mm camera loaded $100.

Call 815-878-7399

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 120 Elm Place. Friday, Saturday, March 28 & 29th; 7am to 5pm.

Tools, tables, clothes, exercise machines and farm fresh eggs. Too much to list

Garage Sales Here!!

******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

618 • Recreational 2011 28.5' Zinger Travel Trailer - Model ZT25 SB. $11,500. Very clean, excellent condition. In Hennepin. Call 630 779-3325

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales FOR SALE: Use your tax refund to finance one of the following homes now available: Schult, 12'x60', 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Newly remodeled with hardwood laminate floors; Fleetwood, 16'x72', 2 bedroom, 2 bath, new flooring.

Financing available for both homes, located in Maple Acres MHP. Call 875-1502 for more information

sell your car here!

In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461 PUBLIC AUCTION

LAWN TRACTORS, MOWERS, PEDAL TRACTORS, TOYS & MORE!!

The Following will be Held at the Bureau County Fairgrounds Located on Rt. 6 & 34 at the West Edge of Princeton, IL on:

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 TIME: 9:30 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com LAWN & GARDEN: JD 455 3 Cyl Diesel 1612 hrs. 60” Deck & Bar Tires; JD 420, 1315 hrs.

60” PS; JD 318 48” PS; 2-JD 317 48” (One w/ Bar Tires); JD 300 48”; Very Nice JD 316 47”; JD LT 180 48”; JD LX277 48”; JD LT166 42”; JDL130 48”; JD 210 38”; 2-JD Sabre 14 HP 42”; Ford GT65 3 Cyl Diesel 48”;Craftsman 15.5 HP 42”; Ariens GT 18 (No Deck); White w/ Deck; Fixer Uppers - JD110 Flat Fender; 2-JD 112 Flat Fenders (One w/ Elec. Lift); 2 Lawn Carts; Pull Fert. Spreader; Pull JD Lawn Sweeper; JD Front Hyd Blade Off 318-317; Huskee Garden Tiller; JD Snow Blower Off 318; JD Rear Lawn & Garden Wheel Weights; JD Rear L&G Tires on Rims; Lawn Mower Seats, Other Lawn Tractors & Related Items SHOP, GARAGE, PARTS & MISC: Several Tractor Mufflers; JD Seat Cushions 2 Cyl. 3010-4020; JD Steps for 2 Cyl. Tractors; Tool Caddies; New 3 Ton Floor Jack; Various Used Tractor Parts for Older Models; Used Tires for Farm Equip; New 600-16 Imp Tires & Front Tractor Tires; Sm. Craftsman Tool Chest on Wheels, Hand Tools & Lots of Boxes of Misc.

Garage & Shop Items; New Turkey Deep Fryer & Gas Grill; Lawn Chairs; Fruit Jars; Portable Cat/Dog Carrier; New Elec. Weed Trimmer; Shovels; Pitch Forks; Post Hole Digger; Post Driver; Electric Fencer; Metal Garbage Cans and Much More!! Horse Related Items-Ropes, Bits, Blankets & More!

MISC. FARM RELATED & ANTIQUE PRIMITIVES: Chicken Crate; Sythe; Hay Forks; Copper Boiler & More!

PEDAL TRACTORS & FARM TOYS: JD 4020 WF; AC WD-45 WF; JD 20 NF; JD 7020 4 X 4; IH Super H NF; JD 9870 Pedal Combine w/ Corn Head; IH M NF; IH 806 NF; JD 7600 WF; JD Ind Yellow 50 Series; JD 30 Series; Misc. New & Used Farm Toys (30-40 Pieces) PLEASE NOTE: Consignments are Welcome and Need to be at the Fairgrounds by Thursday, April 3rd 5:00 P.M. FOR INFORMATION CALL: Dave Lewis 815-699-7035 or 815-878-7035 AUCTIONEERS:

TOM TUMBLESON / JEREMY REDIGER

CLERKS: TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY LUNCH STAND / RESTROOMS TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD DAY OF AUCTION PLEASE NOTE: Everything will be Sold Inside in Case of Bad Weather & Not Responsible for Accidents. There will be more than Appears on the Sale Bill.

767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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

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

768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON Great location. Corner lot, custom built. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch, laundry room.

Granite gas fireplace, sunroom, dry basement, large 2 car attached garage.

Shed. Move in ready. $189,900.

Call 815-780-8494

Looking for a new place to live? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find your next place to call home.

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION

Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:

SAT., APRIL 5, 2014

TIME: 10:00A.M. (Preview:

8:00 A.M.) View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com FURNITURE & LAWN GARDEN: Vintage Red & Chrome Formica Top Table w/Leaf & 4 Chairs; Round Pedestal Table w/ Chairs; Tell City Dry Sink; Marble Top Commode; Round Wood Table w/ 4 Matching Chairs; Painted & Wood Table w/4 Chairs; Sm. Floral Sofa; Wing Back & Occasional Chairs; Media Cabinet; Matching Plaid Sofa & Loveseat; 2 Matching Ivory Leather Rocker Recliners; Several Beds Including Queen Size & Metal; Drop Leaf Kitchen Table & Chairs; Chaise Lounge; Electric Lift Chair; Oak Rocker; Sm. Metal Patio Table &Chairs; Table Lamps; Craftsman 22 In Self Propelled Lawn Mower; Vacuums; Heaters; Stack on Tool Box w/ Tools LONGABERGER BASKETS & POTTERY: Longaberger Baskets & Several Pieces of Blue & White Pottery ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD & TOOLS: Group of Vinegar Cruets; Many Pieces of Pressed Glass; Fostoria; Candlewick; Tea Pots; Many Figurines; Fitz and Floyd; Christmas Figurines-NIB; Anna Lee Christmas Doll; Nativity Sets; Cups & Saucers; Perfume Bottles; Many Pieces of Milkglass; Linens; Framed Pictures; Very Lg. Group of Quality Decorative Christmas Items; Copper Boiler; Lg. Group of Kitchenware, Corningware, Pyrex, Sm. Kitchen Appliances Including Like New Kitchen-Aid Mixer, Coffee Pot, Toaster Oven, Crock Pot; Cookbooks & Books; Bird Houses; Candles; Portable Sewing Machine; Older Tools Including Wood Planes & Various Hand Tools; Fishing Poles PLEASE NOTE: Many Items Yet to be Unpacked!!! This will be a large auction!

JOHN JENSEN ESTATE & OTHERS

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC # 040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

The following described Real Estate will be offered at Public Auction located at the property, 777 S. Main St./Bettasso Professional Office/Condo’s, Princeton, IL 61356 Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014 10:00 A.M.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located at 777 S. Main St., Princeton, IL Bureau County – Less than 500 Ft +/- from Bureau County Court House, Frame, CB/Brick Bldg divided into divided into (4) Independent Condo Suites constructed in 1962 +/-, Zoned Commercial/B-3 with 103’+/- of Main St. Frontage. There is 11,772 sq. ft. +/of land area, including a large private black topped Parking Lot & Private East side Parking area. Building includes individual forced hot/AC units, various & multiple/individual plumbing facilities. Property to be sold along with the Declaration of Condominium Ownership Covenants.

The property will be offered in 3 individual Condo Suites.

Unit A: Located in the West upper level consisting of 1,300 sq. ft. +/-. There are 5 offices, kitchen, storage room, furnace room, 2 restrooms and Private Entrance. Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-001. 2012 taxes were $1,504.92.

Unit B: Located in the East upper level consisting of 1300 sq. ft. +/-. There are 5+ offices, reception room, furnace room, restroom and Private Entrance.

Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-002. 2012 taxes were $1,504.92.

Unit D: Located in the East lower level consisting of 1,215 sq. ft. +/-. There are 4 large offices, large reception area/ waiting room, furnace room, restroom and Private Entrance. Tax I.D. number is 16-16-379-004. 2012 taxes were $1,505.00.

For floor plan’s and additional information - view full catalog on www.rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) The successful bidders will be required to enter into a standard real estate purchase contract with 10% of the purchase price due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 29, 2014.

2) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property.

3) The property is being sold in “as is“condition, with no warranties of any kind.

4) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

5) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed advertised terms or conditions.

6) Condo Unit C is Not for Sale – Owned and Occupied by Professional Attorney.

7) To view the property contact Rick Rediger – Auctioneer at 815-699-7999.

8) BROKERS – Please call Auction Service for co-operation terms.

OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, March 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Seller: RENEE COMFORT/BETTASSO CONDO’S Attorney for Seller: Robert F. Russell Not Responsible for Accidents I.D. Required

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE

WYANET, IL 61379 – 815-699-7999 RICK REDIGER, AUCTIONEER

LAND AUCTION 13.8± acres in 2 Tracts

Publi Aucti c on

March 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Auction Location: Princeton Moose Family Center 1336 N. Euclid, Princeton, IL Property Location: From Route 26 turn east on 1700 North Road (Backbone Rd.) to Euclid Ave., south and property is on the east side.

The property is located within the city limits of Princeton, IL. Property Description: Tax Parcel: 16-09-201-008, total taxes paid 2012 in 2013 were $595.08. Current real estate taxes per parcel to be determined.

Zoning: M-1 Light Manufacturing; current use is farmland.

Tract 1: W 1/2 of Lots 10, 11 & 12 in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 & the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 9, T16N, R9E, city of Princeton, Bureau Co., IL, exc. therefrom the S 20 ft. off of the W 211.2 feet of said Lot 10; together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress and parking across and upon the S 20 feet of the W 211.2 feet of said Lot 10, Bureau Co., IL; containing 6.90+/- acres.

Tract 2: E 1/2 of Lots 10, 11 and 12 in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 9, T16N, R9E, Bureau Co., IL; containing 6.90+/- total acres Tenancy: Open tenancy for 2014 Auction Terms & Conditions: • These two tracts will be sold separately and on a per surveyed acre basis.

• Ten (10) percent earnest money deposit of contract selling price is required on auction day at time of signing the purchase agreement.

Remaining due upon closing. Closing to occur on or before May 1, 2014.

• Property is being sold on an “as is/where is” basis.

• Bidder(s) should arrange financing and perform due diligence prior to the auction.

• Bidder(s) assume(s) all responsibility for obtaining any financing for the purchase of property and neither Owner/Seller nor Broker/Auction Company assumes any responsibility for Buyer’s inability to obtain financing. Seller will provide a survey on the day of the auction.

• Seller will provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property at closing.

• Any announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over any previously advertised terms and/or conditions.

Seller: Cooper Farms c/o Paul Perona, etal Seller Atty: James Anthony Andreoni, Perona, Peterlin, Andreoni & Brolley, LLC

For information, call Leslie H. “Chip” Johnston Real Estate Broker at 815-875-2950 Auction service by: Timothy A. Harris, CAPS IL Auction Lic. #441.001976

Full brochure at www.capitalag.com

PUBLIC AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP 140 +/- Acres

The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: LaMoille Lions Club Building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille, IL 61330.

OPEN TENANCY

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

OPEN TENANCY

10:00 A.M.

DESCRIPTION: Located 1 mile South of Junction IL 89 and 34 LaMoille, IL to 2500N Road then West 1 mile to farm on South side of road. Plat location is E ½ of NW ¼ and W ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 35 LaMoille Township, Bureau County Illinois.

140 +/- tillable acres with 139.6 +/- tillable. Tillable soils include Greenbush, Muscatune, Batavia, Osco, Edgington and Ambraw. The Crop Productivity Index for optimum management is 131.6 +/.

Part of Tax ID # 05-35-100-003.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) The parcel will be sold with no improvements.

2.) The parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. Survey provided

by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into an installment contract for deed in customary form. Twenty (20%) percent of the purchase price due at the time of signing. The balance, with interest at the rate of two (2%) percent per annum, payable in four (4) additional annual installments.

4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property.

5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

LARRY J. FENWICK

Seller: Attorney for Seller: William S. Beneke 10 W. Park Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 – 815.875.4555 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 815-699-7999 www.RickRediger.com

BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Scott Brummel, Broker 630-553-3200 www.BrummelRealty.com

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Barn Quilts of Bureau County members Sandy Carpenter (from left), Rita Dabler, Tracy Hannon and Valerie Jensen take a break from painting one of the barn quilts that will soon adorn a barn in Bureau County. These ladies, along with others, have painted several quilt “squares,” which vary in size and design.

The Barn Quilts of Bureau County Trail of quilts will incorporate agri-tourism, the arts and community pride

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TISKILWA — Bureau County’s first barn quilt trail is on the road to being completed.

The trail will consist of 24 barn quilts, located in various parts of the countryside.

Beginning this summer, barn quilt enthusiasts will be able to grab a tourism guide and follow the trail, using the directory inside the brochure.

Barn Quilts of Bureau County was established last year when eight women came together with the same excitement about implementing a trail to help promote agri-tourism, the arts and a sense of community pride.

The group made its first presence at the Bureau County Fair last summer, where they were able to attract attention to the project and gather more members willing to volunteer their time and efforts to help establish the first trail.

The women have been able to network with area farmers, who have been more than willing to join

in as the “pioneers” of Bureau County’s barn quilt trail.

The love and appreciation of what has been dubbed, “country art” has been popping up all over the United States since 2001. More than 6,000 quilts are part of organized trails with dozens more scattered through the countryside waiting to be discovered.

Valerie Jensen of Tiskilwa was one of the founding members of Barn Quilts of Bureau County. Her enthusiasm for the project shines

through, as she talks about the long-term goals the group is hoping to establish.

“It’s really been fun,” she said. “It consumes you in a good way. It’s become a passion to see each barn quilt progress and get done.”

Right now the women all meet in a location in Tiskilwa, where they construct and paint the barn quilts. As the project expands, they hope to establish additional painting sites around the

At left, a “quilt” decorates the side of a barn owned by the Carpenter family outside of Ohio, Ill. Other various “quilts” can be seen throughout Bureau County, with additional “quilts” in the making.

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Barn Quilts From Page 3 Additional volunteers willing to help paint or help promote the group are also always welcomed.

Right now, the group really needs someone who would be willing to help design a website for Barn Quilts of Bureau County.

Sandy Carpenter of Ohio is among the volunteers and is the owner of one of the first barn quilts in the area. She became acquainted with the unique idea when taking her first quilt tour in Wisconsin.

“When I saw them, I knew right then and there I wanted one,” she said.

Fellow group member Rita Dabler was also in Wisconsin when she spotted her first barn quilt.

“My husband was with me, and he was just as excited about the idea as I was,” she said.

Tracy Hannon of Tiskilwa has displayed a quilt on her garage for years. She said her love for quilting is what inspired her to have one.

For those interested in finding out more about the Barn Quilts of Bureau County, contact Jensen at 815-303-4608 or Dabler at 815-303-2845.

The cost for an 8-foot-by8-foot barn quilt is $275, while a 4-foot-by-4-foot quilt is priced at $225.

The cost covers all materials used to make the barn quilt. Materials are purchased locally at RP Lumber in Princeton and Sherwin-Williams of Princeton.

Cornbelt Energy has been willing to donate their time and manpower to help install the first barn quilts.

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Anyone interested in learning more about the barn quilts can call Valerie Jensen at 815-303-4608 or Rita Dabler at 815-303-2845. Jensen of Tiskilwa and Laurie Bonucci of Princeton originally brought the idea to Bureau County to help grow agri-tourism in the area.

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By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

PRINCETON — It’s a farmer’s dilemma.

In order to control weeds, a farmer adds an herbicide to his spraying routine. Over time, weeds grow resistant to the herbicide, which often leads to more herbicide used and a faster build-up of resistance in the weed. According to the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds, 25 different species of weeds in Illinois have developed resistance to herbicides such as atrazine or glyphosate.

There’s now a way around the problem. No, it’s not increasing the herbicide but improving the delivery medium.

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Above, Brian Freed shows the individual controls for each of the filtration tanks for Blue Max. The filtering tanks can handle 40,000 gallons in a 24-hour period. A nearby computer regulator will alert Freed via a self-programmed Smart Phone application if there are any problems in the system. At right, reverse osmosis tanks filter out the sodium in the water. These tanks have been heavily modified to perform the task and cannot be found anywhere else in the world according to Freed. a pH measuring between 7 and 8.5. Blue Max has a pH between 3 and 4 which most plants are more receptive to. The process of producing Blue Max starts with regular water.

“We take out all of the hardness — the calcium, the magnesium and the iron — It’s all eliminated with any alkalinity and any sodium that’s in there. It’s pure,” Freed said. “That way, when you put any products in you’re applying to the crop, it works better.”

“Of late, one of the topics is resistance to certain chemicals, which means the natural tendency is to use more,” Bonucci said.

“This takes you away from that because the way a plant develops resistance is by surviving an event.

We’ve found by following the proscribed application using this water for solubility that it kills the weeds and delays the amount of time a resistance might occur.”

“We’ve had this going on four years now and a resis-

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Freed was told by many of his peers he wouldn’t be able to produce large volumes of the liquid or be able to process it without using a lot of space. Taking that as a challenge, he has been able to assemble the equipment in a container the size of a small semi trailer. Much of the technology is one-ofa-kind, with many pieces of equipment available on the market re-purposed for the processing. In addition, with the computer software

installed in the system, Freed is able to monitor the process using a smartphone or an iPad, saving money by eliminating the need for someone to continually monitor the production and thereby keeping the cost — and price — down.

The system at Bonucci Farms will produce 40,000 gallons in a 24-hour period.

One of the last steps in the process is adding a blue dye to the water to make it easier to use.

“I used to not put a color in there. I had a guy mixing one day with glasses as thick as a soda bottle,” Freed said. ‘He was standing about 15 to 20 feet from the tank he was filling, and there was a sight gauge. I saw him mixing, and then he reached over and grabbed a bottle of blue dye, and shot it in the mix. I asked him why he did that, and he said, ‘It’s so clean, I couldn’t see the mark on the sight gauge unless I throw in some color.’ It’s also an indication that once you see that, we’ve done the treatment.”

There’s another additive that helps the water stay on the plant when it’s sprayed.

A food additive called gwar gum keeps droplets from bouncing off the leaves without affecting the pH of the mixture, allowing the plants to get the most from the mixture and making for a more efficient coverage.

Blue Max is made at several places throughout the state and is available to individual farmers through Bonucci Farms and some local FS dealers for 30 cents per gallon. Blue Max can be picked up at those locations or delivered.

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Fun facts about the food we eat Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel.

As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume.

• Americans today consume 17.3 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year! The average American eats about 68 quarts!

• While the first breakfast cereal was made by adding sugar and milk to popped popcorn, a shortage of baking flours after World War II forced breadmakers to substitute up to 25 percent of wheat flour with ground popped popcorn. Over the years, popcorn also has been used as an ingredient in pudding, candy, soup, salad and entrees.

• Popcorn’s nutritional value comes from the fact that, like other cereal grains, its primary function is to provide the body with heat and energy.

• Microwave popcorn is the same as other popcorn except the kernels are usually larger and the packaging is designed for maximum popability.

Cracking Up • In the U.S. in 1998, hens produced 6,657,000,000 dozen eggs — that’s 6.657 billion dozen! After these eggs were laid, about two-thirds were sold in the shell and one third of them were broken — not by accident, but on purpose.

Because after the eggs are broken out of their shells, they can be made into liquid, frozen, dried and specialty egg products.

• The egg shell may have

as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavors and odors. Storing them in their cartons helps keep them fresh!

• Eggs age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator.

• Occasionally, a hen will produce double-yolked eggs throughout her egg-laying career. It is rare, but not unusual, for a young hen to produce an egg with no yolk at all.

• It takes 24 to 26 hours for a hen to produce an egg; there is 30 minutes between each egg-producing cycle.

• About 240 million laying hens produce about 5.5 billion dozen eggs per year in the United States.

• Egg yolks are one of the few foods that naturally contain Vitamin D.

are almost 4 million cherry trees which annually produce 150 to 200 pounds of tart cherries.

Head Strong • Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family.

• Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves.

• Americans eat about 30 pounds of lettuce every year.

That’s about five times more than what we ate in the early 1900s.

• In the United States, lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable.

• Almost all lettuce is packed right in the field.

• About 25 percent of all iceberg lettuce is made into fresh cut salads.

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• The same chemicals that give tart cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans.

• Eating about 20 tart cherries a day could reduce inflammatory pain and headache pain.

• There are about 7,000 cherries on an average tart cherry tree (the number varies depending on the age of the tree, weather and growing conditions). It takes about 250 cherries to make a cherry pie, so each tree could produce enough cherries for 28 pies!

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• Pasta is one of America’s favorite foods. Last year, 1.3 million pounds of pasta were sold in American grocery stores. If you lined up 1.3 million pounds of 16-ounce spaghetti packages, it could circle the Earth’s equator almost nine times!

• Noodles got their start in China, not Italy as many people might think.

• Pasta made its way to the New World through the English who found it while traveling through Italy. The English made pasta by cooking it for about a half an hour and then smothering it with cream sauce and cheese. This was the beginning of macaroni and cheese!

• America’s first large pasta factory was built in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1848 by a Frenchman who would spread out his spaghetti strands on the roof to dry in the sunshine.

What’s up Doc? • The plant pigment that gives carrots and other vegetables their vivid orange color is Beta-Carotene. Fruits and vegetables that are yellow/orange in color contain Beta-Carotene and carrots are one of the richest in this nutrient. Our bodies convert Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A. • The bright orange color of carrots tell you they’re an excellent source of Vitamin A which is important for good eyesight, especially at night.

Vitamin A helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy!

Going Bananas!

• There are more than 500 different types of bananas.

That means if you ate a different kind of banana everyday, it would take almost a year and a half to eat every one!

• Although generally regarded as a tree, this large tropical plant is really an herb.

That means it does not have a woody trunk like a tree.

The stalk is composed of leaf sheaths that overlap each other and grow from an underground stem called a rhizome.

• The banana plant can grow as high as 20 feet tall. That’s as big as a two-story house!

• Bananas are about 99.5 percent fat free.

• Bananas are a great source of potassium. Potassium helps build muscle power and keeps your body fluids in balance.

• Banana’s are most likely the first fruit ever to be grown on a farm.

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• Washington state grows the most apples in the United State.

• The apples from one tree can fill 20 boxes every year.

• Fresh apples float because 25 percent of their volume is air.

• In the winter, apple trees need to “rest” for about 9001,000 hours below 45° Fahrenheit in order to flower and fruit properly.

• If you grew 100 apple trees from the seeds of one tree, they would all be different.

• Apples are high in fiber.

• There are more than 7,000 varieties of apples grown in the world.

Berry, Berry Good for You! • Blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States.

• Michigan and New Jersey produce 66 percent of all the blueberries in the United States, followed by North Carolina, Oregon and Washington.

• More than 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown every year in North America.

• Blueberries are first picked by hand to gather the best of the early fruit. Later, if the fruit is to be mechanically harvested, a harvesting machine goes through the field and gently shakes each bush so only the ripe blueberries drop off.

• Blueberries are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.

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USDA enhances farm storage facility loan program Effort meant to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The enhanced program includes 22 new categories of eligible equipment for fruit and vegetable producers, and makes it easier for farmers and ranchers around the country to finance the equipment they need to grow and expand.

This is part of a broader effort to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Producers with small and mid-sized operations and specialty crop fruit and vegetable growers now have access to needed capital for a variety of supplies including sorting bins, wash stations and other food safety-related equipment. A new more flexible alternative is also provided for determining storage needs for fruit and vegetable producers, and waivers are available on a case-by-case basis for disaster assistance or insurance coverage

if available products are not relevant or feasible for a particular producer.

Additionally, Farm Storage and Facility Loans security requirements have been eased for loans between $50,000 and $100,000.

Previously, all loans in excess of $50,000 required a promissory note and additional security, such as a lien on real estate. Now loans up to $100,000 can be secured by only a promissory note.

“The Farm Storage and Facility Loan program has helped American farmers and ranchers to finance on-farm storage for almost 13 years,” said Farm Service Agency administrator (FSA) Juan M. Garcia. “We anticipate these changes will increase the number of individuals who qualify for these loans and help them access new market opportunities.”

The low-interest funds can be used to build or upgrade permanent facilities to store commodities. Eligible commodities include grains, oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass commodities, fruits and vegetables.

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More than 33,000 loans have been issued for on-farm storage, increasing grain storage capacity by 900 million bushels since May 2000.

More information about tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers will be rolled out in the coming months, including information about access to capital, risk management, food safety, and locating market opportunities on USDA’s Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage.

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Farm, ranch safety for kids Children frequently want to imitate their parents, but they’re not always ready to take on the tasks they observe.

Help protect youngsters on the farm or ranch by observing these safety practices.

Keep hazardous materials such as tools, sharp objects, poisonous liquids, etc., out of reach of little hands. Put up child gates to keep children away from dangerous areas.

For older children, funnel their need for “thrills” like driving fast into other areas. Engage your child in age-appropriate activities to distract them from a potential hazard.

Here are some age-based guidelines for the kinds of risks children might be exposed to and the steps to take to minimize injury.

Toddler/Preschooler Typical Risks/Injuries Mistaking poisonous materials for something to eat or drink. Falling off farm equipment. Drowning in ponds or manure pits. Wandering onto roads. Injury by livestock.

Protective steps to take Always have children in sight. Use physical barriers such as closed and latched doors, child safety gates, etc.

Have them engaged with ageappropriate toys. Absolutely no riding on farm machinery.

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Typical Risks/Injuries Wandering into animal pens and being injured by livestock.

Getting tangled in augers, PTO or other farm machinery. Falling off of farm vehicles or machinery.

Protective steps to take Discuss safe behavior.

Make sure safe behavior is a hard and fast rule and not an option. Make sure to have consistent rules around machinery. Assign simple farm chores

with supervision to introduce safe farm habits. If children are riding a bike, make sure they wear a helmet.

Older School Age (10–13) Typical Risks/Injuries Injured by farm machinery.

Falling from hay loft. Being struck by car while bike riding.

Protective steps to take Create consistent rules with definite consequences for bad behavior and rewards for good behavior. Specific training/ education on farm machinery emphasizing the dangers involved. Increase in chores and responsibilities. Bike safety classes.

Adolescent (13–16) Typical Risks/Injuries Machinery or motor vehicle accident. Hearing damage from being around loud machinery.

Exposure to farm chemicals/ poisons. Possible head injuries from ATV accidents.

Protective steps to take Develop and enforce safety rules. Safety training on all equipment — motorized and non-motorized. Involvement in 4-H, FFA and other agricultural organizations that stress farm safety.

Young Adult (16–18) Typical Risks/Injuries Respiratory problems due to chemical and dust exposure. Motor vehicle accidents.

Equipment rollover. Muscle or bone injuries. Possible alcohol or drug experimentation.

Protective steps to take Clear and consistent rules about alcohol use especially around machinery. Rewards for accepting and adhering to adult rules and regulations.

Opportunity to be a role model for other, younger children.

Continued safety training on all equipment.

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Safety tips Preventing injury from farm hazards When heading out to the fields for planting or harvesting, make safety a priority.

Spring Planting Wear hearing and eye protection around running machinery. Use appropriate masks to filter dust and mold. If using chemicals, use chemical respirators.

Wear appropriate gloves and protective clothing.

Learn safe handling for all types of agricultural chemicals.

Fall Harvesting Ventilate silo headspace at least 30 minutes before entering to remove concentrations of harmful or lethal gas. Always disengage the PTO before getting off a tractor. Never step across a rotating power shaft. Never wear loose fitting clothes around moving parts. When unhitching wagons or carts from a tractor, always use wheel blocks to prevent rollaway accidents. Make sure bystanders stay clear of the harvesting process.

Closely supervise children in work areas.

Fence safety tips Fences keep animals where they should be and prevent them from going where they shouldn’t be.

Different animals need different types of fencing.

Here are general guidelines for barbwire cattle fencing: Fence should contain three to five wires. Top wire should be at least four feet from the ground. Bottom wire should be at least 18 inches off the ground.

Center wires should be evenly spaced between the top and bottom wire. All wires should be tight and securely fastened to fence posts. Barbed wire should be at least 13-gauge. Posts should be no more than 16.5 feet apart; 12 feet is preferred. Posts should be anchored at least two-anda-half feet in the ground and stand at least four feet above ground.

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Nominations still being accepted for third annual America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Rural school districts are eligible for grants up to $25,000 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The deadline is fast approaching for farmers to nominate rural public school districts to compete for a grant of up to $25,000 through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Nominations will be accepted until April 6. Eligible farmers can nominate their school district by visiting www.GrowRuralEducation.com or by calling 1-877-267-3332.

Grants are awarded based on merit, need and community support. The more farmers who nominate a school district, the more it demonstrates community support and can strengthen the school district’s application. This year, the program has expanded to 18 new counties, for a total of 1,289 eligible counties across 39 states.

School administrators in nominated districts will have until April 21 to submit their applications online. The application website is also equipped to help answer specific questions about the Grow Rural Education program overall and assist with the grant writing process.

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“Working together with farmers and rural school districts, we are building relationships that benefit the community, with the ultimate goal of improving education.”

The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a group of approximately 30 farmers from across the country, will review and select the winning grant applications. Advisory Council members were selected based on their passion for farming and education, as well

as experience in rural school districts.

Last year, more than 73,000 farmers nominated 4,024 school districts, resulting in $2.3 million in grants to improve math and science education in 181 districts across the country.

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The America’s Farmers campaign is an advocacy and community outreach program celebrating U.S. farmers through communications, awards and special programs that highlight the importance of modern American agriculture.

Initiatives include: • America’s Farmers Grow Communities, which supports rural communities by offering farmers the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organization.

• America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, which supports rural education by offering farmers the chance to nominate local school districts, which can compete for a $10,000 or $25,000 merit-based grant to enhance math and science education.

• America’s Farmers Mom of the Year, which celebrates women in agriculture by offering the chance to win up to $10,000 and the title of “National Farm Mom of the Year”.

• America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, which launched this year in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina, and aims to encourage the next generation to remain involved in agriculture by offering students the chance to apply for a $1,500 scholarship. pilot in Minnesota and Illinois, and has since awarded nearly $5 million to school districts across the county.

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Young farmers remain concerned about farm, grazing land availability Other concerns include: regulations, availability of labor and water, urbanization and healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C., — Securing adequate land to grow crops and raise livestock was the top challenge identified again this year in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual outlook survey of participants in the Young Farmers & Ranchers program. That challenge was identified by 22 percent of respondents, followed by economic challenges, particularly profitability, which was identified by 15 percent of the respondents.

“For young people today, securing adequate land to begin farming or expand an established farm or ranch is a major challenge,” said Jake Carter, AFBF’s national YF&R Committee chair and a farmer from Georgia.

“Another major challenge is figuring out how to excel – not just survive – in today’s economy.”

Other issues ranked as top concerns by young farmers and ranchers included burdensome government regulations and red tape, 12 percent; availability of farm labor and related regulations, 9 percent; water availability and urbaniza-

tion of farm land, 7 percent each; and health care availability and cost, 6 percent.

The 22nd annual YF&R survey revealed that 91 percent of those surveyed are more optimistic about farming and ranching than they were five years ago.

Last year, 90 percent of those surveyed said they were more optimistic about farming compared to five years ago.

The 2014 survey also shows 93 percent of the nation’s young farmers and ranchers say they are better off than they were five years ago.

Last year, 83 percent reported being better off.

More than 91 percent considered themselves lifetime farmers, while 88 percent would like to see their children follow in their footsteps. The informal survey reveals 87 percent believe their children will be able to follow in their footsteps.

The majority of those surveyed, 69 percent, consider communicating with consumers a formal part of their jobs.

Many use social media platforms as a tool to accomplish this. The popular social media

site Facebook is used by 74 percent of those surveyed. Twenty-two percent of respondents said they use the social networking site Twitter, 16 percent have a farm blog or webpage and 13 percent use YouTube to post videos of their farms and ranches.

“Use of technology and all the tools at our fingertips to not only improve production practices on the farm but also to interact with consumers, our customers, among young farmers continues to grow,” Carter said. “Use of social media platforms, personal outreach through farm tours, agri-tourism, farmers’ markets or a combination of these methods is where we’re at today.”

High-speed Internet is used by 71 percent of those surveyed, with 28 percent relying on a satellite connection and fewer than 2 percent turning to dialup.

New this year, the young farmers and ranchers were asked about their rural entrepreneurship efforts, with 40 percent reporting they had started a new business in the last three years or plan to

start one in the near future.

The survey also shows that America’s young farmers and ranchers are committed environmental caretakers, with 55 percent using conservation tillage to protect soil and reduce erosion on their farms.

AFBF President Bob Stallman said the results of the YF&R survey point to the future of U.S. agriculture being in good hands.

“I am confident that the know-how and tenacity of our young farmers and ranchers will ensure that the best days are ahead for our country and agriculture,” Stallman said.

“They are the future of American agriculture and food production.”

The informal survey of young farmers and ranchers, ages 18-35, was conducted at AFBF’s 2014 YF&R Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, Va., in February. The purpose of the YF&R program is to help younger members learn more about farming and ranching, network with other farmers and strengthen their leadership skills to assist in the growth of agriculture and Farm Bureau.

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Farm Bureau kicks off Our Food Link program New program connects consumers with where their food comes from WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmer and rancher members of Farm Bureau from around the country officially kicked off the organization’s new Our Food Link program in conjunction with a conference for state leaders of Women’s Leadership and Promotion & Education programs.

“Our Food Link is a year-round program that county and state Farm

Bureaus use to provide consumers of all ages and backgrounds with information about today’s agriculture,” explained Terry Gilbert, a Kentucky farmer and chair of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. The AFBWLC spearheads the program with participation open to all Farm Bureau members.

“People want to know where their food comes

from and who is growing or raising it,” Gilbert said. “Helping people connect with sources of clothing, food, shelter and energy in their communities is the foundation of this multi-faced new program,” she said.

Our Food Link activities range from outreach at supermarkets or farmers’ markets to hosting interactive booths at community events,

speaking with lawmakers and neighbors about food and visiting classrooms to help students understand agricultural topics. Other program ideas include: an Adopta-Farmer program, fun runs, garden projects and “Zest ’n Zing” or other foodie events. Our Food Link activities may also include the collection of food and monetary donations for Ronald McDon-

ald House Charities or other charities.

About 15 Farm Bureau members shopped for and donated food to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C., in early March.

The connection between Farm Bureau and Ronald McDonald House Charities was forged in the mid1990s. Since then, Farm Bureau members have donated more than $3

million in food and monetary contributions to Ronald McDonald Houses and other charities.

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Illinois Farm Bureau proposals shape American Farm Bureau policy Delegates at 95th annual AFBF meeting approve proprietary data rights and Renewable Fuel Standard proposals SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Voting delegates at the 95th annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) approved Illinois Farm Bureau’s policy submittals to protect the proprietary data rights of farmers and to prevent certain changes to AFBF’s Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) policy.

Rapidly-advancing precision agriculture has enabled farmers to collect data on yields, soils, inputs applied and other variables. These advances in data collection hold the potential to be a very beneficial management tool for farmers and agriculture companies. However, control of the data and its uses are of growing concern to farmers.

IFB’s data policy, which was a new policy submitted and adopted by the delegates, requires AFBF to support efforts to better educate farmers and ranchers on data collection, and support the rights of farmers who provide their data to agricultural

companies.

“Proprietary data collected from farming and agricultural operations is valuable, should remain the property of the farmer, and warrants protection,” said Rich Guebert Jr., president of the Illinois Farm Bureau. “The policy Illinois submitted to the AFBF Resolutions Committee, which was subsequently adopted, encourages protocols and calls for compensation to farmers whose proprietary data is shared with third parties.”

Additionally, IFB delegates helped to block submitted changes to AFBF’s RFS policy, which would have eliminated renewable fuels tax incentives for biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol as well as federal incentives for gas stations to install blender pumps.

“We understand as an organization that any type of federal tax incentives must be justifiable to the tax payers,” said Chris Hausman, IFB delegate and district 11 director. “We believe the old

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But cellulosic fuels are still in their infancy stage and still need help, including blender pumps and infrastructure. Until that industry matures, we feel it’s going to need help.”

The AFBF annual meeting took place Jan. 12-15 in San Antonio. An estimated 7,000 people from 50 states and Puerto Rico attended, including 362 farmer and rancher delegates who voted on grassroots policies and policy amendments.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau.

IFB has a total membership of more than 400,000 and a voting membership of more than 82,000. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.

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