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Illinois TB cases on the rise One case reported in Bureau County

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Although the trend throughout the past decade has shown a decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases, there were 344 reported cases within Illinois and one case of extensively drug resistant TB (XDR TB) in 2015, according to the Illinois Depart-

ment of Public Health (IDPH).

TB is a contagious possibly fatal disease transmitted through the air when active TB germs are spread through coughs or sneezes. People with TB are most likely to infect those who they spend the most amount of time with, such as family members, classmates and co-workers.

According to Laurie Geuther of the Bureau/ Putnam County Health Department, about twothirds of TB cases in the U.S. occur in people from parts of the world where TB infection is much more common. It is unknown whether the slight increase in 2015 will continue.

“Bureau County has one active TB case, the first

case in Bureau/Marshall/ Putnam Counties since 2011,” Geuther said.

TB typically affects the lungs, but can also infect the spine, brain, kidneys or any other part of the body.

Usual symptoms may involve fatigue, weight loss, fever and night sweats. When TB infects the lungs, symptoms can include chest pain and

persistent coughing that may produce blood.

“Persons should be evaluated for TB if they are exposed to someone with active TB; if they are from a county with a high prevalence of TB; or if they have signs and symptoms of TB,” Geuther said.

TB can be treated by taking several drugs for six to 12 months, and it is

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important for those infected to take them exactly as prescribed and to finish the cycle of medication.

Many patients comply with the strict drug regimen at first, but may stop taking it after they begin to feel better. Failure to follow the therapy for the full duration may allow the

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Storm pumps, aerators and manholes Spring Valley makes tough decisions to better the city

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

For those who are interested in seeing the film but cannot attend the April 13 event, Trisha Schafer, volunteer coordinator at Freedom House, said the organization has purchased the movie and will be able to offer special showings in groups in its five-county service area.

Also during the upcoming

SPRING VALLEY — As is the case when an urban setting borders a river, the Spring Valley City Council was informed of many water-related issues during its meeting Monday, March 28.

Chamlin and Associates engineering expert Mike Richetta informed the board the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) storm pump has been replaced, and costs have been calculated for the aerator selection process upcoming at some point in April.

Alderman Ken Bogacz said a recent water and sewer committee meeting allowed representatives from Aerator Solutions to provide insight through a Powerpoint presentation about Spring Valley’s experiences with their aerators throughout the past year. Although they were installed in July 2015, they froze up during cold weather this previous winter and caused a drastic rise in power bills.

“The plan is to modify the units to where the intake and output will be completely underwater, so they can eliminate the issues with freezing,” Bogacz said, calling a water and sewer/finance joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, to hopefully finalize the aerator situation.

“We need to make a decision based on the way (WWTP) construction is progressing.”

Alderman Dave Pelligrini brought up an issue during the reading of bills. The city was charged $60,533 for concrete padding around a brick basin in a manhole near St. Margaret’s Hospital. The cost was also associated with the amount of digging to repair a leak and uncover the manhole.

The dilemma was whether the hospital is responsible for covering the

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This young robin seems to be “bob, bob, bobbin’ along’ in this welcoming puddle. Warmer weather, spring rains, worms and more are this bird’s paradise throughout the spring. Do you have any great nature photographs you’d like to share with the Bureau County Republican? Send them to news@bcrnews.com along with information, your name and telephone number, and we may print your photos for other readers to admire.

Take Back the Night Freedom House sets annual event for April 13

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Freedom House is gearing up for its next Take Back the Night event to help raise awareness about sexual and domestic violence and promote safety.

On Wednesday, April 13, at Nelson Chapel in Princeton, Freedom House will host a showing of the film, “The Year 170 No. 39 One Section - 20 Pages

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Hunting Ground,” which documents sexual assault survivors as they pursue their education while fighting for justice despite harsh retaliation, harassment and push back at most every level on college campuses.

The film will take viewers straight to the heart of a shocking epidemic of violence and institutional cover-ups sweeping college campuses across

America.

The film will leave viewers feeling inspired by the courage of survivors and activists featured in the film. “The Hunting Ground” presents an opportunity to accelerate change.

The Take Back the Night event in Princeton will begin at 6 p.m. with a meet and greet session, followed by speakers at 6:30 p.m. The film will be shown at 7 p.m.

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Siblings Kenny Fisher (left) and Kelly Johnson proudly showcase their pride in the small community of Tiskilwa by inviting friend and stranger alike into Kelly’s Place with a big smile and a warm welcome.

Tiskilwa High School was not a place many opponents looked forward to visiting back in the day, Fisher said, as the coaches and teachers taught their students the proper approach of integrity and sportsmanship, which led to many victories.

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Fisher said basketball coach Bob Prusator is a man who will always be respected in Tiskilwa for leading young men to honorable efforts on and off the court during his days at Tiskilwa High School.

‘It was everything:’ Ageless Indian monuments Tiskilwa High School alum keeps local tradition alive in his establishment

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: It’s been 20 years since Tiskilwa schools consolidated with Princeton. This is the second in a three-part series highlighting some of the things that have come from that consolidation.

TISKILWA — There’s no time left on the clock. You just made your first free throw to tie the game against your bitter conference rival, and every member of the crowd stands breathless. You walk to the line and catch the ball from the referee.

You grasp the basketball before raising your eyes to the hoop.

Never has a Friday night felt such silence as in that moment, and you think of your team, your family, your town … and then you release the ball.

You hear the crowd scream.

You’re lifted above the dream.

Kenny Fisher and his sister Kelly Johnson — both Tiskilwa High School (THS) graduates — decided to open a watering hole/eatery in the town they love right around the turn of the century. A few years after Kelly’s Place opened on Main Street in Tiskilwa, Fisher was introduced to an idea that would ensure the spirit of the Tiskilwa Indians would never diminish in the Gem of the Valley.

“Doug and Dave Compton came up with the idea for the trophies,” Fisher said, stating the old high school roof was leaking and some of the old THS trophies were getting wet and deteriorating. “They said bring them up to Kelly’s Place, but I didn’t know where to put them or how many I could fit.”

Fisher talked to then-Mayor Bill Hamilton and received permission from the Tiskilwa village board to display the trophies in his establishment and renovated the ceiling of his business so the trophies could fit above the bar.

Fisher reiterated the trophies do not belong to him, but to the generations of student athletes who earned them, and his goal in dis-

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playing them has always been to keep the flame lit on the rich history of THS. “When we went down to the high school to haul the trophies over, I teared up as I walked across the gym floor,” Fisher said, overwhelmed by the positive impact THS had on his entire life thereafter. “When we consolidated, we lost a lot of our identity, and many businesses in town closed down not too long after.”

Driven by the logic that greater academic opportunities and social development would result from consolidation — as well as various multi-dimensional economic factors — THS students were sent to Princeton beginning in 1996. As with any decision of such magnitude, some community members agreed, while others did not.

“I’m older now, so when you look back you realize how special it really was,” Fisher said, emphasizing the size of the hot rod parking lot on any weekday afternoon and the tenure of faculty who expected the best efforts available in the classroom or on the football field. “You couldn’t ask for a better place to raise a family, so what happened here is sad to me because so many good memories of the glory days come back each time I think about it.”

Fisher’s family moved from Arlington Heights to Tiskilwa when he was 8 years old, and he said it was one of the finest privileges of his life. Nobody locked their doors or was ever bored — even without cell phones and only three channels on the antennae — because if you weren’t fishing at the canal you were heading to the park to earn a roster spot for the pigskin pick-up game.

“If you go look on that all-conference board, you’d find a whole bunch of guys who you knew from grade school on,” Fisher said, speaking of the results of community continuity regardless the population of a town. “High school should be some of the best times of your life, and I feel a lot of the people who graduated from Tiskil-

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Fisher acknowledged the reality of consolidation eventually reaching Tiskilwa, but said the high school was less than two decades old and the town was not broke when it did happen. He voiced his belief politics were pushed on those who opposed consolidation, and although a former THS Indian houses biased blood, he said the school was never lacking for quality.

“Some of the greatest minds in this world come out of oneroom schoolhouses, and if you were a walking, talking, breathing male you played football — and felt like part of the team,” Fisher said, rejoicing the efforts of every teacher and coach he had, recalling them as second to none. “The teachers were beyond awesome, and you were going to learn something in their class because they demanded the greatest approach.”

Fisher said he is honored when old-timers come into his establishment and point at the trophies with the words, “Remember that game …” drifting through the air.

When he sees a local legend come through the door, he stops what he is doing to offer a warm hug or handshake.

When he was young and made those free throws to win the tournament, high fives would accompany him through the weekend, but as Fisher has grown older and wiser he realizes all he needs to describe what his heart celebrates is two simple words … thank you.

“If I won the lottery I’d buy back the high school and make something out of it because it meant something to play beside those guys and be led by individuals who touched so many lives,” Fisher said, using the trophies to deter the forgetfulness of history.

“I wish my kids and grandkids could have experienced what we went through because it wasn’t just the teachers, the school, the sports or the culture. It was everything.”

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Kenny Fisher made sure to fill Kelly’s Place with musical memorabilia as well as sports trophies and plaques, calling longtime song birds Doris Hamilton and Jim Jones “second to none.”

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Old Tiskilwa High School trophies line the rafters of Kelly’s Place in Tiskilwa as to portray the great pride many feel in the old high school.

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Some of the Tiskilwa High School trophies in Kelly’s Place date back to early-20th century — but that’s not to say earning them was any easier.

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The sounds of Geoff Muldaur The Princeton Coffeehouse featured acclaimed folk and blues musician Geoff Muldaur on Saturday, March 26, at the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, Princeton. Besides hearing the folk and blues music by Muldaur, event-goers enjoyed homemade desserts and fair trade coffee. For more information on the Princeton Coffeehouse, call 815-872-6501 or visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com.

Event From Page 1 Take Back the Night event, Freedom House will officially be launching its new Voices Against Violence Coalition.

As previously reported in the Bureau County Republican, the new coalition will allow the community to network togeth-

need work in preventing violent interactions with children, spouses, friends or strangers.

Freedom House has crafted a Voices Against Violence survey for the community in order to get feedback from citizens about sexual and domestic violence in their communities. The survey is meant to clarify prevalent programs pinpointed by

er and raise awareness about sexual and domestic violence.

Melanie Whitmer, sexual violence advocate at Freedom House, said the plan is to hold quarterly meetings with professionals and individuals from all enterprises and walks of life. A person of any age or background can learn what to look for and understand what areas

the communities.

Those who may not be able to attend the April 13 event in Princeton, will have a chance to attend the same Take Back the Night event on Wednesday, April 6, at the Black Hawk Community Education Center, located at 404 E. Third St., Kewanee. The program begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Clarification In a press release printed in Tuesday’s Bureau County Republican, the Piercy-Ward VFW Post 3666 was left out of the press release from Sen. Sue Rezin’s office on her visit to the LaSalle Veterans Home. Information supplied to the BCR was not complete.

TB to return. In some cases the re-established infection can’t be treated with the usual antibiotics because the bacteria have become extensively drug resistant. TB resistant to drugs is more difficult and expensive to treat.

IDHP Director Nirav D. Shah said, “The identification of a person with XDR TB is concerning. It means that most antibiotics used to treat one of the world’s deadliest diseases do not work. IDHP wants to raise awareness about TB, so that people recognize it and know the importance of completing treatment in order to prevent additional extensively drug resistant cases.”

Even those who currently have no symptoms may be at risk.

“Persons with latent TB have been infected with the TB bacteria but are not ill and are not contagious, but they should be treated to prevent them from developing active, infectious TB,” Geuther said.

Geuther also said during school physical exams, children are screened for risk factors and tested if risks are identified. Teachers and other school employees were required to have TB testing upon employment until 2015, but the regulation was repealed. As a group, teachers and school employees are at no higher risk of TB than others in the general population.

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The history of TB in Illinois A brief timeline of TB and the IDPH: • 1901 - A bacteriologic laboratory is equipped to diagnose tuberculosis, diphtheria and typhoid fever.

The Illinois State Board of Health declares tuberculosis to be a contagious disease.

• 1908 - Cities are allowed to build and maintain sanatoriums for the care and treatment of people suffering from tuberculosis.

• 1915 - Health laws are revised to create a list of reportable diseases, to specify the time limit within which the diseases must be reported and to whom and to require the reports be forwarded to the Illinois State Board of Health.

• 1941 - For the first time, state funds are designated to the department for the fight against tuberculosis.

• 1946 - With much fanfare, Gov. Dwight H. Green becomes the first person to have a chest X-ray in one of two new department mobile tuberculosis units.

• 1947 - An appropriation of $6.7 million authorizes the department to build and operate tuberculosis sanatoriums. State sanitariums are eventually constructed in Mount Vernon (1951) and Chicago (1953) • 2001 - Tuberculosis cases fall to an all-time low of 707.

Source: Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Commemorating Vietnam Members of the Princeton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered with Vietnam veteran Clark Larson at Veterans’ Park on Tuesday, March 29, to commemorate the last day that U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam. Members displayed a banner and wreath to honor veterans of the war that spanned from 1955 to 1975.

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manhole during previous expansion projects, but Mayor Walt Marini said there is no proof regarding that accusation. Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Norton said the reasoning behind the excessive amounts of digging was for worker safety, an angle of logic difficult to argue with.

Marini added the city ended up paying its share because they wanted to fix it and maintain its accessibility for future use. The council never knew the precise location of the manhole in the past, but once they were aware of it, they decided against covering it back up.

Pelligrini voted against the reading of bills, not-

ing the council would be wise to step back and analyze the situation next time before getting socked with such a substantial bill.

Richetta said the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be handling the Safe Routes to School project bidding on Friday, April 22, and send out indications of who the low bidders are and the likeliness of a contract.

He also noted the Surface Transportation Urban Street Program — recently changed from Dakota Street to Route 6 for Spring Valley — was approved by IDOT in Ottawa. If and when Springfield approves the change, the city will proceed with design and engineering plans.

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Workcamp 2016 looking for volunteers PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge (Princeton) Workcamp is looking for volunteers for the week of the event, June 19-25, and also before and after the event. These volunteers would be support personnel for the 250 to 300 teenage and adult volunteers coming from around the country to actually do the work.

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Workcamp will make free home repairs for elderly, disabled and lower-income residents in Princeton and surrounding towns within 30 minutes of Princeton. The application process

to be eligible for home repair is closed, with 101 applications currently being reviewed for the final selection of 40 to 50 possible sites to be recipients of this free home repair.

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Meeting Minutes Ohio High School Board OHIO — The Ohio High School Board met in regular session on Monday, March 14. The following action was taken or discussed: • Approved the agenda as presented, the minutes of the Feb. 23 meeting, February treasurer’s and student activity reports, bill and payroll.

• In new business, the board discussed the drug testing policy. Superintendent Sharon Sweger has noticed a couple of areas that are open for interpretation. She would like to solidify these concerns and put the first reading on the agenda next month.

• Approved sports physicals. Dr. James Matthew and an assistant will be doing the physicals on Tuesday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per student.

• Approved proposed FY17 School Calendar as presented. Final approval will be voted on at April’s board meeting.

• Approved IHSA membership.

• Last month in new business, the board discussed the change of going from semester exams to quarterly exams. This item was brought back this month as an action item. The board approved to go back to semester exams starting next school year.

• Consideration of curriculum committee proposals. Once a schedule is complete, the school will get the schedules in the kids’ hands and invite the parents to come in to discuss them if needed. No action was taken.

• Approved the submission of the health life safety 10-year survey as amended by the regional office of education. The items are mandated to be completed within 10 years.

• Approved and retained the executive session minutes from the Feb. 22 board meeting.

• Approved to clarify that medical excused absence with a doctor’s note would not be counted in total absences for senior trip.

• Advised superintendent concerning individual situation.

Superintendent’s report: • Enrollment is 38 students.

• The window sill people will be at the school over spring break to work on the sills. This way the noise will not be a distraction for students.

• Sweger heard from Illinois Sash (window installers) concerning a date for the window delivery.

They will be here on May 9. Sweger has already marked off the three exam days, but they wanted to know if they could work on the gym during that time. Sweger is considering on the far side of the gym, it will just depend on the noise.

• Sweger had two estimates for new bleachers.

She showed the board a picture of the proposed bleachers. Sweger suggests purple with a monogrammed OHIO. The monogram is no extra cost.

Sweger suggested the school rip out the old bleachers, scrap the metal and sell the wood.

• The state is releasing information about not having a state budget until after the elections. They are saying the district will not receive its ADA or categorical monies. Sweger feels the district should tighten its belt to preserve funds for next year.

Financially, the high school is in good shape. Some schools will have to borrow money to open in the fall.

• There is some pension language being proposed at the state level that the district will keep its eye on.

Principal’s report: • PARCC testing will begin Tuesday, April 5, and should be done by Friday, April 15.

• Awards breakfast and awards assembly was held Friday, March 18.

• High school play was Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12.

• Spring break started with early dismissal at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, and goes through Friday, March 25.

• Wilt thanked the curriculum committee for all their time and hard work putting together the schedule for next year. There have been late nights involved and he really appreciated the teachers’ dedication.

• Chromebook/Google classroom basics for parents is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. The class will be held in the downstairs computer lab.

• Congratulations to Dustin Fultz for receiving the DAR award. Wilt had the pleasure of going to the luncheon with Dustin and his mother.

Congratulations to the girls’ basketball players.

Lexi Loftus made BCR first team, Paige Conner made second team and Jasmine Kahly made third team.

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Obituaries Alice Rodgers

Connie Drummer

SHEFFIELD — Alice R. Rodgers, 87, of rural Sheffield died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

She was born Dec. 5, 1928, in rural Sheffield to Mel and Alice (DeMarlie) Emmerson. She married Kenneth Rodgers on Jan. 17, 1948, in Sheffield.

She graduated in 1947 from Sheffield High School.

She worked for Clifford Rahn family in Atkinson and then the Nelson Cleaners in Sheffield. She drove a school bus for Manlius Schools, was an election judge and was a supervisor for 16 years.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Rodgers of Sheffield; one son, David (Deb) Rodgers of Sheffield; one daughter, Sally Louise (Jeff) Wallace of Walnut; five grandchildren, Meagan (Evan) Johnson of Wyanet, Liz Rodgers of Walnut, Danielle Wallace of Walnut, Suzy Wallace of Naperville and Darrell (Leslea) Wallace of Sterling; four great-grandchildren, Andrew Joseph Wallace of Sterling, and Ardyn, Marek and Ewyn Johnson of Wyanet; and one brother, Phill (Norma) Emmerson of Sheffield.

She was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Roger and Rene Emmerson; an infant son, Joseph Rodgers; and a granddaughter, Jessica Jane Wallace Sergeant.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Sheffield, with Mary G. McKinney officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield and Manlius rescue units, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Diabetes Association or the Bureau Valley School Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

LAMOILLE — Connie L. Drummer, 69, of LaMoille died Monday, March 28, 2016, at OSF St. Paul Hospital in Mendota.

Connie was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Barron, Wis., to Duane and Ida (Greenwald) Knowlton. She married Joe Drummer on July 27, 1963, in Arlington.

She resided in LaMoille most of her life. She worked at First Federal Savings Bank, Heico and Cellular One. She was a much loved mentor to her extended family.

She is survived by her husband of LaMoille; her daughter, Dori (Richard) Bonnell of LaMoille; six brothers, Delbert (Geneva) Knowlton of Mendota, Larry (Martha) Knowlton of Olney, Donald Knowlton of Chetek, Wis., Gerald “Pete” (Linda) Knowlton of Mendota, William (Kathy) Knowlton of LaMoille and Kevin (Lori) Knowlton of Mendota; five sisters, Marlene (Jim) Sloan of Mendota, Beverly (Jim) Muzzarrelli of Cherry, Barbara Heinzeroth of Mendota, Marilyn (Ronald) Hopps of LaMoille and Kathie (Kent) Biederstedt of Mendota; one grandson, Justin Tate; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Charlotte Walker and Janet Blackwell; and four nieces.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, at the First Baptist Church in LaMoille with the Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and burial of ashes will be private at Greenfield Cemetery, LaMoille, at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in the church.

Memorials may be directed to LaMoille Ambulance.

The Merritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.merrittfh.com.

Richard Bruder

STERLING — Richard E. Bruder, 71, of Sterling died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his home.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico.

Dianne Bennett

NEPONSET — Dianne E. Bennett, 72, of Neponset died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee.

She was born Aug. 23, 1943, in Kewanee, the daughter of Samuel H. and Milda (Peterson) Kramer. She married John H. Bennett on Sept. 21, 1969, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Kewanee. He survives of Neponset, as do two sons, Scott Bennett of Neponset and Rodney (Jamie) Dianne Bennett of Mackinaw, Ill.; a brother, Larry Bennett Kramer of Elgin; a sister, Rosalie Freelove of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; and two grandchildren, Justin Bennett and Heaven Bennett. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Sam Bennett.

Dianne graduated from Kewanee High School in 1961. She had worked as a cook at Martin Engineering and had also worked as an LPN, as a bus driver for Neponset Schools, bartended at the Kewanee American Legion, and was a lifeguard at the YMCA and at Northeast Park. She was a member of the 40&8 in Annawan and had been a past president and was also a member of La Femmes and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Marshall Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home with a La Femmes service of remembrance at 2:45 p.m.

Cremation will be accorded following the service and private inurnment will be held at Floral Hill Cemetery in Neponset.

Memorials may be directed to the Neponset Congregational Church, Alzheimer’s Association or to the family for a memorial to be established.

This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

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PRINCETON — Nadine J. Sapp, 94, of Princeton passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

She was born Jan. 10, 1922, in Moulton, Iowa, to Clayton and Iona (Strunk) Joiner. She married Richard Sapp on Sept. 8, 1946. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1994.

She worked for 38 years with several different companies, including Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Eggers Outdoor Advertising, Don Hoebel Advertising, Watson Lawton and David Larson Farm Managers, and Cleveland Gear.

Nadine is survived by one son, Richard Lee Sapp of Spring Valley; two grandchildren, Jacy Michael (Carissa) Sapp of Indiana and Joshua Richard Sapp of Spring Valley; two sisters, Charlotte (Donald) Morris of Yorkville and Susan (Roy) Leverett of Valrico, Fla.; five brothers, Joseph (Becky) Joiner of Seymour, Ind., Jerry Joiner of Cherry, Ted (Norma) Joiner of Tiskilwa, Tom Joiner of Utica and William Joiner of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Maxine and Barbara; two sisters in infancy, Marietta Mae and Cynthia Ann; and three brothers, Hobart, Max and Robert Joiner.

Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton with Pastor Bruce McVety officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton.

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

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Putting the puzzle pieces together As humans, we are curious to know the whys in life. In 1992, my nephew, Jerimy, was born. He was 3 pounds, 10 ounces and has Down Syndrome. When Jerimy was born, there were a lot of whys being thrown around.

Why was he small? Why wasn’t Lori he thriving in utero?

Why did he have Boekeloo Down Syndrome?

COMMENTARY We never looked back. We dealt with the hand God had given us, and the answer to all of those questions is easily answered the moment you meet Jerimy.

When he was 13, we encountered another set of whys with him. He was diagnosed with leukemia, and so as a family, we began the arduous journey of his three-year treatment and countless trips to medical facilities, near and far. Now he is a happy, healthy 23 years old, and we have some (but not all) of the answers to the whys.

Jerimy brings joy. He smiles. He is affectionate.

He is non-judgmental. His heart is pure, and he injects something into our family and those whose lives he has touched that no normal child could.

His function is clear.

As we go through life, we wonder how all of the fragmented pieces of pain and experience fit into the greater plan. I analyze what my life has been, and I think of a puzzle. If you have ever worked a puzzle, you know that you always start with the border (at least I do in my little OCD way).

In doing so, you provide yourself with a border ... a reference point for where all of the other pieces will go. It gives you an idea of color scheme, size and an idea of what you have to work with.

I see my early church life as being this border. I have not been silent about how I feel about some of my old church family, and I am glad I have moved on, but they provided me with the basics.

They gave me the frame to my puzzle. I knew about Jesus, and religion and how a church functions on a basic level As I have lived through teen-aged angst, a wild college period, some bad choices, I often wondered how those things all fit into this puzzle. By themselves, they didn’t make sense. They just seemed like random puzzle pieces laying on the table. They didn’t match any of the colors I found in the border ... perhaps they were center pieces.

As I’m aging and working to put this puzzle all together, I see how they are connected to the pieces I am putting in now. The more pieces that go in, the more colorful the finished work becomes. I also see there are no random pieces. They all belong. The ugly brown ones compliment the more beautiful pieces. They are there for a reason. Perhaps they provide depth to a more primary section. Perhaps the large section of black that seemed all wrong for this puzzle now makes sense when it is snapped into place. Some of those earlier pieces attach a larger section to the border. All of it is connected; directly or indirectly. It is all part of me and who I am.

As the puzzle become more complete, it also becomes easier. I am more able to see where the pieces go because there aren’t as many options for their placement. They fit easier. As I look and analyze and work it all together, it goes faster. When I ask a friend to help, that friend may show me ways to fit things together that I may not have seen by myself. I have learned the benefit of help.

The idea of the finished work seems more obvious because now I can see the canvas of color ... the contrasting lights and darks ... and I know, that with the guiding hand of God, when that last piece locks into place, the finished work will be glorious!

Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

First Person Phyllis Johnson Town: Walnut.

Family: Husband, LaVern; six children, Larry and his wife Jill, Roger and his wife Dana, Penny and her husband Kris Lauritzen, Sharon and her husband John VanLanduit, Kayla and her husband Steve Subaric and Cara Lee and her husband Craig Guinn; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Occupation: Retired.

What was your first job: Farm Wife, catering.

What is your favorite movie: “Gone with the Wind.”

What is your favorite book: The Bible and magazines.

What is the best concert you’ve been to: All Stage Presentations.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: My one wish was for a home of our own and home to serve food by reservation. It came true. “Our Home and Yours” — I

gave it up at 80 years of age.

theirs — being together.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Realizing it was retirement time. I had to give up church organ and my business.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: Skoonerz — eat what I want, not what I should.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: LaVern and I did the U.S. Route 66 on that anniversary — have touched all states, Hawaii, Panama. Desire time is gone.

What is something you like about your hometown: Remembering the yesteryears with old friends.

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: The family and

Is there anything you would change: Have done as we were able — now as we are able at 80-plus years. Lived our married life close to Walnut, close to 69 years.

Considerations by Nedda This is a great time of year. We have more sunshine, some nourishing rain, and renewal of our spirits.

This is also the time for celebrations in the Christian world and of course other religions have related festivals. We must all remember the Christian story is based on forgiveness and love, and the other religions have the same base. We must not listen to hate talk. It makes us emotionally sick and diminishes us.

Spring is also the time for the sun to shine into the windows and catch the dusty spots and corners. The bright light also lightens up the stuff we have collected in the winter; I guess, the stuff that make us feel cozier.

Anyway, some of us begin to feel the urge to tackle some of the cleanup and get rid of things we really don’t need anymore. I have noticed most magazines are emphasizing pitching unnecessary clothes, furniture, knickknacks and well, you know. I have talked

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY about this before, but our kids will probably feel relieved, and it will make us look so up to date, and we can impress them with our modern thinking!!

I don’t know why our kids or grandchildren politely reject some of the stuff we thought was so sweet and precious! Anybody would treasure that old chipped carnival prize won in 1950!

I am writing down some things I have so the family knows the history and dates, and they can decide what to do. I made it clear their decision is fine with me, since I’m not going to be here to object!

The point is, make it easier for your kids or relatives and friends later on. I have heard more talk in

my generation about this, and there is a positive outlook about downsizing. We don’t need to feel as if all is lost, but more caring about ourselves and others.

I have decided to not listen to too much news as well. (This gives me more time to move my stuff around and pitch silly things that mean nothing.) I have found most is repetitive and the same theme.

Thoreau mentioned that once you have heard it, that is enough. I have taken lots of license with his statement, you scholars! Read Thoreau, notice the green things coming up, write a note to a grieving friend, and thank someone with a note, write in a journal, volunteer and let the world whirl. It is going to whirl anyway, without our stewing and fretting about it.

Happy Spring and remember to be kind.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

Spring is here!

Spring is here, and soon there will be new baby animals, nice weather and flowers blooming everywhere! There is one thing I don’t like about spring though ...

THUNDERSTORMS! I have always been one to get nervous about storms, but my mom loves them, so of course we have a weather radio and weather apps on our phones and a scanner to listen to where they are. My mom sits on our porch and watches them, but I’m not so brave.

I recently took a storm spotters class with my mom, so I could understand storms a little better.

It was really interesting, and it has made me feel better because now I understand if I need to be worried or not. I have learned clouds can look very scary and not always be something to worry about.

Autumn Joiner COMMENTARY In spring there is also Easter. On Easter, my family gets together to celebrate Jesus. We have yummy treats and hunt for Easter eggs.

My sister and I put on our Easter dresses and go to church. The “Easter Bunny” always leaves us a Easter basket full of neat things.

Spring is the time to go play outside. In spring, I like to make goals and promises to myself to work on, like I have been running two miles a day to get ready for track. I have sports in the spring like track and softball, both of them involve

running, and I have to get ready for them. After being inside all winter, it is nice to go outside and run to get ready for those sports.

Springtime also means everyone getting outside and working in their yards, walking their dogs, kids playing outside. You get to see friends and neighbors that are outside that you don’t see much over the winter.

You can almost feel it in the air that people are happier. The birds are chirping as the sun rises and sets, and the days start to last longer. I am enjoying spring fun and anxiously waiting for summer.

Autumn Joiner, 11, is a sixthgrade student at Malden Grade School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@bcrnews.com.

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Screening — The DePue Pre-K Program will hold its spring screenings on Friday, April 15.

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SBA students have fast car in contest OGLESBY — A car with a body made of a Himalayan salt block was the fastest vehicle in Illinois Valley Community College’s recent Edible Car Contest. Designed by St. Bede Academy students, the car dubbed Salty and Sweet, edged out its nearest competitor by three-tenths of a second.

The winner was built by Advanced Placement Physics students Jake Peruba, Brianna Law, Jack Kunkel, Max Moskalewicz and Brent Koogler. The second fastest car was designed and built by Greg Cluskey and Jake Kennedy of Henry-Senachwine.

While the speed run was the highlight of the Feb. 24 competition, which is in its 11th year, entries were judged in a number of categories. The fastest entry also earned a first for most expensive and thirds in the high school category and creativity. The car also tied for first in durability, which was judged before the speed trial, but two of its wheels came off just after it crossed the finish line.

Choco-Buns, designed by science club students at Streator High, earned six awards: first in design, second in detail, durability, most expensive and high school, and third in nutrition. The team included Dylan Kling, Alissa Haley and Mckelti Goodrich.

A vehicle designed by Perla Escatel of IVCC’s Project Success Office, which didn’t attempt the speed run, took five prizes including firsts in detail, creativity and the faculty/staff category.

The contest, which celebrates National Engineering Week, has been hosted by the Workforce Development Division since 2006 and was originally sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Next year’s competition is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2017.

Dorene Data, organizer and coordinator of Computer-Aided Design said, “Our purpose is to

demonstrate that STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math, can be creative and fun.”

Participants said the contest succeeded. Many said the highlight was working in teams to come up with a creative and workable design and even re-design, or “having to make multiple attempts to make a working car,” as one student put it.

However, eating food that didn’t work was a definite plus for many participants.

Before the race, students from an Advanced Placement Physics class at Streator borrowed scales from an IVCC lab and weighed their vehicles.

Kling explained they were “trying to solve every quantity we can solve,” such as friction, acceleration, and kinetic energy. He called it “physics for fun,” but fellow student Jessica Schaumberg said they were just “trying to look smart.”

Major racing design challenges, similar to past years, were “making the axles spin,” and “getting the wheels to roll,” according to two students.

Lessons learned included: • Wheel/axel assemblies should keep the body of a vehicle off of the track surface. A couple of entries refused to roll, needed a nudge to start, or slid instead of rolling down the three-foot ramp.

• Occasional track cleanup is required, as is plastic sheeting to protect surfaces around the track.

While the cars may have been low tech, the track mechanism was definitely high tech. Under the guidance of electronics coordinator Jim Gibson, students created, designed and built a track using a pneumatic rotary actuator hooked to a kitchen spatula used as a starting gate. That device, and the photo reflective eyes used for timing the speed, were controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC).

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Salty & Sweet, an edible car designed by St. Bede Academy students, was the fastest vehicle in IVCC’s 11th annual Edible Car Contest. Made of a Himalayan salt block, this entry was also named Most Expensive and tied for Most Durable. by depressing a button programmed to lift the starting gate (spatula). Speed was calculated by the PLC and displayed utilizing HMI software with results projected on a monitor as actual time and as “mouthfuls per hour.”

Gibson, who has taken the PLC controlled track off campus for contests, said he is willing to bring the setup to schools or organizations.

In addition to IVCC students and faculty/staff, a record number of 15 teams from five area high schools entered the competition.

Hall students were advised by math teacher Jill Bruner, LP/ACC by CAD teacher Shawn Schwingle, Streator by physics teacher Penny Shrum, Henry-Senachwine by chemistry teacher Becky Whited and St. Bede by science teachers Rick Fess and Dan Fitzpatrick.

As spectators and participants gathered for the speed competition, they competed for prizes by completing a quiz on engineering careers. The question that generated the most incorrect answers was about the percentage of people in engineering careers who are women, Data said.

“Women make up less

than 20 percent of the engineering workforce,” she said, explaining that most people believe there is a much higher percentage.

“That’s one reason why there is a big push nationally to increase the exposure of young women to STEM.” Judges were Darrell Data and engineering design students Cameron Groesbeck and Jesse Witte. Student Government Association provided pizza. Organizers were Data, Gibson and retired communications instructor Rose Marie Lynch.

The contest is nationally recognized. In 2013, it received its third nomination for a prestigious Bellwether Award, a national award recognizing outstanding and innovative community college projects. In 2012, the contest was one of ten finalists.

Organizers have written a “how to” handbook and given workshops at a number of national conferences to encourage and assist teachers to conduct contests as a fun way to provide hands-on experience for classroom content with students of all ages.

For information and a copy of the handbook, visit www.ivcc.edu/ediblecar.

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PRINCETON — The Logan Junior High Jazz Band will perform in a joint concert with the Princeton Community Jazz Band on Saturday, April 23, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. The evening will also feature the debut performance of the Princeton Community Jazz Band under the direction of Brandon Stover. Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

Desserts will also be available for purchase. For more information, call Brandon Stover at 815-875-6415.

Taco dinner in Mineral MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Fire Department will have a taco dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Mineral Community Hall. The event will also include raffles and a 50/50.

Carry-outs will be available.

Fundraiser planned OHIO — The Ohio Public Library will host its annual fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Sip N’ Snack in Mendota.

Tickets for the chicken dinner are $9 and are available at the library, from library board members or at the

wreath and other items.

Historical society will meet WYANET — The Wyanet Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the historical hall. Plans will be made for the year.

Breakfast fundraiser PRINCETON — Crossroads High School and Junior High will host a country breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 17, at the Princeton Elks Lodge, 1105 E. Peru St. in Princeton.

The breakfast will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and potatoes, cinnamon rolls, fruit and beverage. Tickets can be purchased from Crossroads students or by calling 815646-4037 or they may be purchased at the door for a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child ages 6-11. Children 5 and under are free.

Trivia Night planned LAMOILLE — A Trivia Night in support of the LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters, will be Saturday, April 30, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St., LaMoille. The entry fee is $100 per team, with six to 10 people per team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and thirdplace teams. To register a team, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3032, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815-303-7733.

You must be 21 or older to participate. The event will also include silent auctions, raffles, cash beverages and snacks.

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Annual ‘70s Night party set for April 8 OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation will take guests back 40-plus years at its second annual ‘70s Night Party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club northeast of Oglesby.

Master of ceremonies Mike Riley of Frankfort will again bring ‘70s music, video, classic memorabilia and funky dance moves to the event.

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on dozens of live and silent auction items such as tickets to major and minor league sports, comedy clubs, concerts, restaurants, plays, zoos, museums and local artworks.

Special items include Chicago White

Sox and St. Louis Cardinals tickets, “Corks for a Cause Wine-pull,” an award-winning lasagna dinner by IVCC’s Lorri Foockle and a package including an HD TV, DVD player and complete “That ‘70s Show” series.

In addition, a pair of custom-designed metal guitar barstools constructed by IVCC MIMIC students will be auctioned, and every guest will be eligible to win two tickets to see Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart at the iWireless Center in Moline May 17.

Tickets are $25. For information, contact alumni coordinator Janice Corrigan at 815-224-0253 or janice_corrigan@ ivcc.edu.

Heartland Bank and Trust Co. donates more than $2,100 to area schools PRINCETON — Heartland Bank and Trust Co. recently donated more than $2,100 to area schools through the Score with Heartland Bank program.

The program donated $1 for each free throw made at a high school varsity home boys and girls basketball game during the regular and post season.

“We strive to find ways to reach out to our local communities and give back.

Through our Score with Heartland Bank program we are able to financially support local schools and create additional

excitement for each free throw made,” said Tim Kunkel, retail support manager.

Donations this season were presented to local schools, including Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, Henry-Senachwine, LaSalle-Peru, Princeton and St. Bede high schools.

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DEPUE — The DePue Pre-K Program will hold its spring screenings from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, in the pre-kindergarten house.

Children must be 3 to 5 years old to be screened for the program. Anyone who is interested in sending their child to pre-k should attend. The screening is required for entrance in the fall.

Kindergarten screening is also required for entrance into kindergarten at DePue Elementary School. If you are planning on enrolling your child in kindergarten and your child has not attended the DePue Pre-K program, he/ she must be screened prior to enrollment in the fall.

Parents/guardians are asked to bring any of these required documentations they may have available: a copy of certified birth certificate (obtained from the courthouse), income verification (paycheck stub), an immunization record (up to date), a current physical and a lead screening report.

Another pre-k screening and registration will be held in the fall before the school year begins. If you have a child under the age of 3, you can request a screening instrument called the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” which can be completed by parents at home and mailed in for scoring.

To schedule an appointment, or to request a copy of the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” call Randy Otto, superintendent, at 815-4472121, extension 218.

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Religion Briefs Community coffee planned SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, in the UCC Parish Hall. Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls will be served.

Open Table at Walnut United Methodist Church WALNUT — The next Open Table at the Walnut United Methodist Church will be Wednesday, April 20, with serving from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes chili and sandwiches.

The Open Table is a free meal prepared and provided as a gift from the Walnut United Methodist Church to the Walnut community. Meals will be served downstairs at the Walnut United Methodist Church. There is ample parking by the Jackson Street entrance. For those who need it, there is an elevator on the east side of the building (facing the fire station).

For more information, contact the Walnut United Methodist Church at 815-379-2494.

April Ultreya announced STREATOR — A Mass for the Illinois Valley Cursillo Cursillsitas and friends will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 711 E. Lundy St. in Streator.

Following Mass, all are invited to Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 404 N. Park St. (across from the Streator City Park) for the 7 p.m. start of the Ultreya, hosted by parishioners of St Michael the Archangel Church.

Bill Salz, representing St. Michael the Archangel parish, will emcee the evening’s proceedings which will include Fr. Jacob Rose as guest speaker.

All Cursillistas are encouraged to attend and bring along friends.

For questions, call Loretta Volker at 815-875-1330.

Annual salad luncheon planned PERU — The members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru will host a salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the church, 2000 Luther Drive. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. For more information, call 815-223-1144.

Spring Valley UCC will host annual spaghetti dinner SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley United Church of Christ will host its 31st annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the church hall.

The menu will consist of all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread, butter, assorted homemade desserts and beverage. The donation for the meal is $8. A child’s portion for children age 5-12 is $4 and preschoolers eat free. Tickets are available from church members or at the door.

Drive-up or walk-in carry-out orders are also available. Carry-outs are available at no additional charge.

The church is located at the corner of Erie and Power streets. Those attending are asked to use the west alley entrance.

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‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ auditions announced STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. announces auditions for its second production of the 2016 season, “Don’t Dress for Dinner.”

With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, Bernard has the perfect romantic evening planned for his French mistress — or so he thinks. Hidden identities and outrageous infidelities and expose in Marc Camoletti’s sequel to “Boeing –Boeing.”

Director Doug Bartelt will hold auditions at Engle Lane Theatre in Streator at 7 p.m. Friday, April

1, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in the rehearsal hall. Roles to be cast include: Bernard, male, age 40-60; Jacqueline, female, age 40-60; Robert, male, age 40-60; Suzanne, female, age 20-40; George, male, age 20-60; and Suzette, female, age 20-60 with a French accent.

Bartelt notes this is a fast-paced farce with some physical requirements with all cast members, including but not limited to falling, running, tripping and more. No previous theatrical experience is required, and auditions are open to anyone. Those wishing to read the script prior to auditioning may

contact the director at 815-6742633.

Rehearsals will begin later in April, with production dates set for June 12-18. Rehearsal schedules will be available at auditions, so come prepared with a list of any conflicts.

Those who cannot make the audition dates and would like to make alternate arrangements may contact the director.

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

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Richards wins geography bee Madison Richards was named the winner of St. Louis School’s 2016 National Geographic Bee.

Expo attracts more than 1,100 students Illinois Valley Community College Director of Admissions Quintin Overocker (right) chats with students as he leads a tour at the annual Career Expo at the college. The event, sponsored by IVCC, Illinois Valley Building Trades Council and Starved Rock Associates for Career and Technical Education, attracted more than 1,100 district eighth- and ninth-grade students from 18 schools. Students experienced careers available through training at the college and in the trades.

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The Prairie Singers will perform spring concert at Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Prairie Singers will perform their 2016 spring program, “Juxtaposition,” at the Reddick Mansion on two nights, Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, both evenings at 7 p.m.

For this year’s spring concert, The Prairie Singers will present a program of all-new music with contrasting style and character. The performance will feature Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” music from ABBA and Broadway, as well as some sacred selections.

A chamber ensemble group, The Prairie Singers include performers from Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston and Kendall counties. In addition to their spring concert, the group has performed an annual Christmas concert

for more than 27 years.

After the concert, in the west parlors of the mansion, coffee, punch and dessert will be served on the lower level.

Tickets are $13 for the concert and refreshments. Because of the popularity of this event, reservations are required. Payment options include cash, check and credit card. Seating is limited to 40 people per evening.

To reserve a seat, contact the Reddick Mansion by calling 815-433-6100.

The Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. The mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa, is open to the public for tours and also has meeting/ reception rooms available for rent for special events.

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The Prairie Singers

Hall students celebrate National Foreign Language Week

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SPRING VALLEY — National Foreign Language Week was March 7-11. This is a nationally recognized week dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of world languages, diversity and the benefits of being bilingual. Hall High School’s foreign language department celebrated with several diverse activities that promoted the value and advantages of being bilingual in today’s world. This year’s theme was, “Languages Enrich Your Mind.”

Around school, posters were hung with trivia and facts about world languages that drew attention to the importance and significance of language learning. In Span-

ish class, students were taught how to say “Hello” in two new languages per day including Uzbek, Samoan and Italian.

Spanish and French then did a “teacher swap” to expose students here to the other language offered at Hall. Lastly, Spanish classes learned to dance the Tango and played Hispanic playground games to round out the week. The French class prepared autobiographies in French, sampled traditional French foods, sang French songs,and participated in the Foreign Language Day at IVCC on March 10.

There was also a trivia day dedicated to learning about countries and regions around the world and what makes

their languages special and unique. For example, did you know there are 50,000 characters in the Chinese language?

And English has the most words of any language in the world with 250,000?

By making students aware of this week, they were given a peek into the world outside of their hometown to see that language learning really can open doors for them in their futures. Each country and each language has its own uniqueness to offer and that languages really do enrich your mind.

At Hall High School, Spanish is taught by Katie Lawrence and French is taught by Carolyn Neuhalfen.

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Walleye Classic starts Saturday

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Comets edge Tigers Princeton senior Skye Behrends is tagged out at second base by Sterling Newman Monday at Prather Field. The visiting Comets won 2-1.

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Walleye Club’s Illinois River Walleye Classic will take to the Illinois River waters this weekend, fishing Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3.

Each two-man team has the opportunity to win more than $10,000 if there is a full field. All fishermen (and women) can fish anywhere on the Illinois River below Starved Rock Dam. Daily flights will start at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. There will be a five fish limit per day per team.

The Walleye Club reports the water temperatures at 52 degree with a clarity of eight inches and normal depth.

There will be food, drink and bleacher seats at Barto Landing. Usually, the fishermen start to weigh in their catches at 2 p.m. or shortly after.

There is no spectator parking at Barto Landing. All spectators should park at Hall High School and will be shuttled “to and from” Barto landing free of charge.

There are full size vans and a large para-transit bus that will take care of a large flow of visitors.

There will be a payout of $32,000 based on a field of 100 teams with the top 10 teams cashing checks.

All SVWC profits go to the Illinois River sauger-stocking program and other river projects taken on by the SVWC. The club donates $5,000 annually to the Illinois DNR fish hatchery in the form of needed equipment.

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Hall brings heavy lumber to BV Tigers come back to beat Pirates Mautino smacks two dingers, knocks in five

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — The Hall Red Devils brought the lumber to Manlius on Monday, March 28, and senior third baseman Luciana Mautino stepped into the role of head lumberjack, belting two home runs and five RBIs as the Red Devils dominated the Bureau Valley Storm 16-4.

Don’t let Mautino’s diminutive size fool you as she has found her power stroke in the last two games and has knocked three dingers over the span.

“It feels great to help my team out and to come through for them. The last couple of games I haven’t been hitting as well and I was just glad to be able to come through for my team and get those runs in,” Mautino

said.

“She gets out ahead of the ball sometimes, but if she lets the ball get to her and uses the middle of the field she’s probably the best hitter we have and possibly in the conference,” Hall coach Brian Holman added.

Mautino’s 2-for-3 effort and five RBIs wasn’t the only sterling day the Lady Red Devils had at the plate as six Hall players had multiple hits, including a 4-for-4 day at the plate from senior first baseman Heidi Nielsen adding an RBI to her stat line for good measure.

“The last two games we’ve been hitting well and it’s all about timing. The girls got on it early and when you get on it early, things go smoothly, and the girls don’t get tensed

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By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers stared a 4-0 deficit in the face against the Ottawa Pirates and came roaring back to score 11 unanswered runs to blow the Pirates out 11-4 Tuesday at Princeton.

Princeton found themselves in a hole early on as a balk and two errors contributed to the Pirates’ 4-0 lead heading into the Tiger half of the second.

The Tigers were far from ready to roll over and play dead to the Pirates as the PHS bats fired up. Senior first baseman Skye Behrends knocked one of four PHS hits in the inning into left center field for two RBIs, Behrends moved up to second on a headsup play on the throw from center field to home plate.

“Tonight we started hitting and it started

adding up. Our pitching kept pace with how the bats were rolling and then we got some nice contributions in the field to keep our confidence all around,” Taylor said. “They really put everything in their game together tonight.”

The Tigers definitely put everything together as they started clicking from that point on as they fired on all cylinders: offensively, on the mound and in the field.

“We came back from a tough loss last night and we’re ready to play. We shook off that loss and came out and did what we needed to do to win and the confidence boost we get from that is tremendous,” PHS coach Tim Taylor said. “We had Garrett (Allen) on the mound for the first time tonight as a sophomore and after shaking the butterflies off he settled in, let the guys

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Keeping up with the Bruins Bruins coach nets 400th career victory Editor’s note: The St. Bede Bruins are wrapping up their spring baseball trip to Tennessee, where they played four games in three days. Academy junior Brady Booker is blogging about their trip. A highlight of the trip was seeing coach Bill Booker record his 400th career victory Monday when the Bruins beat White Station (Tenn) 6-1.

Day 2: Good morning from Millington, Tenn. It’s sunny and 75, playing under clear blue skies with a cool breeze. Nothing better. The team could join a tanning contest after this weekend.

We have two games today (Tuesday), the first one at 11 a.m. at USA Stadium against Hinsdale South (IL). The Bruins played great baseball through five innings, keeping it close 2-0. Final score ended up 9-1, we lost. Nick had a great effort on the mound against a good team.

We made a stop at Pig-N-Whistle BarB-Q to fuel up on some great Memphis BBQ. Now preparing to start against Chillicothe

(IL) IVC back at USA Stadium for a JV game.

We got a pregame visit from former Chicago White Sox manager Terry Bevington.

St. Bede lost 18-0 in five innings to 12-time Tennessee state champion Christian Brothers Purple Wave Bill Booker of Memphis.

Day 3: We’re having an early hitting workout at USA Stadium this morning (Wednesday). We then had a tour of the famed USA locker-room here. 3.

Preparing to play two time state champion Covington. Junior Josh Sapp will be on the mound today. Here is today’s lineup: Nick Szcepaniak (CF), Ken Wiltse (1B), Nate Barley (SS), Nick Plankenhorn (3B), Josh Sapp (P), Bryant Eustice (C), Ben Bernabei (1B), Adam Lenkaitis/Dom Bernabei (DH/LF), Kane Cunderson (RF).

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The St. Bede Bruins pose outside of USA Stadium in Millington, Tenn., the former home of the USA Olympic Baseball team. They played four games in three days.

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Area roundup

Red Devils roll over Storm

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Ty Rybarczyk threw a three-hit shutout as the Red Devils rolled to a 9-0 win in Three Rivers Conference play over Bureau Valley Monday in Manlius.

The sophomore hurler fanned 14 and walked none, surrendering just three singles over seven innings.

He had plenty of offensive support by his friends in red.

Cam McDonald and Adam Sangston each had three hits with an RBI apiece. Jake Merkel and Drew Pullam each had two hits with an RBI. Newman 2, Princeton 1: Newman relief pitcher Ethan Hafner wiggled out of a twoout, bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Comets held on for a TRAC victory over the Tigers Monday at Prather Field in Princeton. Hafner earned the save with 2.1 innings of work and also had two hits.

PHS senior pitcher Jake Reinhardt, who was issued an intentional walk to load the bases in the seventh, drove in the Tigers’ lone run of the game in the fifth inning.

The Tigers also left the

bases loaded in the first inning, stranding nine runners overall.

Soccer

Princeton 1, Rock Island 1: The Tigresses and Rocks played to a tie after 80 minutes under the lights at Bryant Field. Michaela Mall had the PHS goal with Kiley Schenck on the assist.

The F/S match also ended in a 1-1 tie.

Track

At Mendota: The Hall girls placed second in Tuesday’s outdoor opener. Lady Devils Caitlyn Jablonski (TJ), Madi Quinn (PV) and Kaelyn Hamalle (100, 200) all took first-place finishes. Jenna Parenta (800, 1600, 4x1) took second-place finishes while Amelia Moreno was third in 800, 4x2, 4x4, At Spring Valley: The Hall boys placed second in Tuesday’s outdoor opener with 161 points, trailing Mendota with 192. Devils’ Nick Edgcomb (5-10 in high jump, 18.94 in 110 hurdles), Nick Stoner (8-6 in pole vault, and 47.90 in 300 meter hurdles), Simon Burcham (44.2 1/2 in shot put), Brian Bernardoni (25.62 in 200-meter dash and 4x100 relay team of Bran-

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Princeton senior Arraia Hicks takes control of the ball against Rock Island Monday at the Bryant Field pitch. The Tigresses and Rocks played to a 1-1 tie.

don Dejong, Nick Edgcomb, Brian Bernardoni and Patrick Einhaus in 47.81 all took first-place finishes. Ohio’s Johnee Schulte was first in the 1600 in 5:15.55 and 3200 in 11:06.28.

At Rosenberry Classic: Tigers Kai Tomaszewski (400 dash in 52.10), 4x200 relay team of Brett Schenck, Kendile Whitford, Lucus Sisler and Austin Wetsel in 1:37.87, 4x400 relay team of Tomaszewski, Whitford, Austin Rossler and Lenny Mead in 3:40.89, and Sisler in high jump in 6 feet all took first-place finishes.

Softball

Fieldcrest 5, Hall 1: Fieldcrest pitcher Lauren Tjaden limited the Lady Devils (4-3) to four hits to hand Hall a home defeat Tuesday. Rena Barroso drove in the Lady Devils’ lone run with an RBI double in the fifth. Hunter Galassi had two hits, including a double.

“We struggled to adjust against a very good pitcher from Fieldcrest. We got on our heels early and they did a good job of making plays.

Hopefully we can find the bats again on Thursday (vs.

Bureau Valley),” Hall coach Brian Holman said.

The Lady Knights tagged Hall senior pitcher Adriana Pikula (2-3) for 10 hits.

Newman 8, Princeton 6: The Tigresses fell behind 8-1 early before rallying to score four runs in the fifth inning and one more in the seventh at home Monday, falling in Three Rivers Conference play.

Courtney Oeder carried over a hot bat from Saturday with a 4-4 day at the plate with two RBIs, Madison Menzel and pitcher Alisa Holmbeck each added two hits, and Rachel Jensen had two RBIs. Marquette 13, Princeton 1: The Lady Cru made quick work of the Tigresses in five innings Tuesday at Little Siberia Field. Marquette hit the 13-run pool with 14 hits against PHS freshmen pitcher Adrienne Snethen.

Madison Menzel had two hits and Miranda Sorenson doubled for PHS which had five hits off Marquette pitcher Cate Thompson.

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Ohio’s Johnee Schulte won the 1600 in 5:15.55 and the 3200 in 11:06.28 in Tuesday’s six-team track meet at Hall High School. Hall’s Westley Schmidt was second in both races.

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Princeton sophomore Kiley Schenck tries to get a piece of the ball before getting a piece of the Rock from Rock Island Monday at Bryant Field. The match finished in a 1-1 tie.

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BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Hall’s Brooke Keegan scores as the ball scoots away from Bureau Valley catcher Laura Phillips during Monday’s 16-4 win by the Lady Devils over the Storm.

Lumber From Page 11 up and they can concentrate on putting the bat on the ball,” Holman said.

There was definitely no sign of tension coming from the Red Devils as they used a mix of big hits and small ball to get production from all nine starting Hall players as they all either scored a run or had a hit on the day.

“We want to be that team come regional time that we can go toe-to-toe with anyone slugging, but we also want to be the team that can play some small ball and pull out a 3-2 victory,” Holman said. “When we have both of those going together, we can be tough to beat. In soft-

ball the field is so small if you don’t get the other team moving and out of position, the other fielders can just kind of settle in and make plays.”

BV struggled in the field committing multiple errors and miscues allowing Hall batters to have a field day at the plate.

“We didn’t play the way we were supposed to. We had some infield and outfield trouble, things that we can fix and hopefully when we come out Thursday,” BV coach Brian Kolb said.

The Storm capitalized in the first inning as senior center fielder Sydney Kolb scored on a pass ball to answer Hall’s three-run first inning, but Hall junior starting pitcher Rena Barosso

settled in giving up only one earned run and striking out six along the way.

BV starting pitcher Darcy Kepner had a rough day on the mound, going 4 2/3 innings and getting tagged for 18 hits and 16 runs. She will have her chance for redemption as the Storm travel to Spring Valley for a rematch.

“Darcy got a little bit behind today and her fielders didn’t help her out any either,” Kolb said. “We have a talented team and if we clean up a few of our mistakes in the field and get ahead of hitters in the count we can be successful, and we hope to start with our rematch on Thursday night.”

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behind him make plays and he threw five complete innings.”

It was easy for Allen to settle in and trust his defense from that point on as they made play after play on the day that ranged from senior third baseman Isaac Salazar gunning a runner at first base from his knees to a spectacular run-saving diving catch in left center field by senior center field Levi Bates.

Although the PHS defense was suspect early committing two errors in the first inning, the Tigers flashed some leather for the remainder of the game committing no errors and were a major contributing factor to the Tiger victory.

After giving up five hits in the first two innings, PHS pitcher Allen settled in and scattered three more hits and no runs over three innings of work.

The PHS bullpen showed flashes of talent as seniors Vincent Vergamini (1.0 IP/0.0 ERA/ 0 HITS) and Behrends (1.0 IP/0.0 ERA/ 1 HIT) combined to shut out the Pirates over the final two innings.

Bates went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI while Behrends finished his day

going 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. “Their confidence tonight was through the rough. They came in a little down after last night but as the game went on and they made plays, they sort of knew that they were going to pull this one out,” Taylor said. “Vinnie (Vincent Vergamini) came in and gave us a good inning, and then Skye was feeling good and asked to close the game and he came in and did a great job.”

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BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Princeton’s Garrett Allen fields a swinging bunt and guns Ottawa’s Caden Horner.

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Levi Bates makes a diving catch in the second inning to rob Ottawa’s Caden Horner of a hit.

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Call 815-866-8934 Jazzy Select GT electric wheel chair, charger, adjustable headrest, seat belt, owner's manual. $900/ best. 815-303-2963 Love seat $40; oak triple dresser 9 drawers & mirror, $60.

Call 815-879-8001 Man's Chicago Bulls quilted jacket, size 2XL, never worn. $75.

Call 815-646-4789 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? 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!

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE? Let the Bureau County Republican Classified help you find it.

451 • Free FREE: Full size electric treadmill. Works. You pick up.

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**************** 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

460 • Garage Sales * FLEA MARKET * Sunday, April 10th, 9am-2pm.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton. $1 Admission For Information Call 815-303-2905 PRINCETON 303 Prairie Lane West in Sunset Prairie (off Boyd & Sunset Drive). Saturday, April 2, 8am-4pm. ESTATE SALE. Furniture, including 2 vintage console stereos, vinyl lamps, china, household goods and decor, outdoor glider, Xmas decorations, lots more. No early sales

GARAGE SALES HERE!!

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

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768 • Homes For Sale

772 • Land for Sale

856 • Apartment Rentals

858 • Homes for Rent

3 BEDROOM. $2,000 down, $446.66 per month for 5 years. Includes lot rent & water.

Call 815-303-2948

7.8 ACRES of Prime Hunting Land in Putnam County, IL. Near Hennepin. undeveloped Timber off paved County Road, a stream & footbridge on property & farmland behind property.

Turkey & deer on property. Close to IL River. $65,000.

Call 773-876-0620

PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

Plenty of closets. Laundry facility available. No pets. $450 includes water.

Call 815-878-4149

HOMES FOR RENT: Wyanet-Princeton-Buda.

Pets allowed.

1 to 3 bedrooms, 1 bath.

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774 • Lots for Sale

WYANET 2 bedroom apartment. 1 car garage.

Stove, fridge. Washer/dryer hookup. Call 815-6992686/815-915-5074

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

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

Thomas J. Swan, managing broker. 815-437-2087 PRINCETON Historical home for sale.

Call 847-356-0623

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO RENT? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

BUILDING LOT 75'x150' zoned R3, includes 1 car garage. $26,500.

Call 815-875-1923

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON 2 bedroom.

Remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $600. 810 South Euclid.

Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON 20 East Peru Street. 1 Bedroom Apartments. Appliances, water, gas and garbage included. $425 + security.

Call 815-303-3805

ESTATE AUCTION The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 307 Greenwing Rd (Corner of Maytown Rd & Greenwing Rd) in Sublette, IL on:

SAT., APRIL 9 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com APPLIANCES & FURNITURE: White Whirlpool 30” Gas Stove; White GE 30” Electric Stove; Kenmore Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer; White Kenmore Refrigerator/Freezer; White Whirlpool Microwave; Humidifier; Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner; Samsonite Card Table & Chairs; Casio Electric Keyboard; Treadmill; Elliptical; TV’s & TV Stand; Epworth Concert Grand Piano; Foosball Table; Electric Organ; Howard Miller Grand Father Clock; Floor & Table Lamps; End Tables; 3 Piece Bamboo Patio Set; 3 Piece Bedroom Sets Including Maple; Cedar Chest; Oak Dresser w/Mirror; Yellow Kitchen Table & Chairs & Tea Cart; Sm. Round Oak Table; Modern Table & 6 Chairs; Sofa; Recliners; Swivel Chairs; Wood Hi Chair; 2-Old Dresser; Metal Dbl Bed; Boys & Girls Bicycles; File Cabinets; Futons BARN & PRIMITIVE ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Hires Rootbeer Door Push Plate; 36’’ Lg. Cast Iron Butchering Kettle; Lard Press; Sausage Grinder; Many Antique Barn Items; Silage Forks; Old Parking Sign; Chicken Feeder; Crepe Hog Feeder; Old Insulators; Telephone Line Poles; School Lockers, Wood Laths; Assorted Crocks; Galvanized Laundry Tubs; Fruit Jars; Assorted Old Lumber & Barn Boards; Sm. Belly Stove; Butter Churn; Picket Fence; Old Steel Runner Sled; Assorted Tools; Lawn Sweepers; Budweiser Beer Steins & Beer & Wine Glasses; Nintendo & Games; Silverware in Case; Linens; Luggage; Games; Records; Glassware; Usual Line of Kitchenware-Pots & Pans, Dishes; Pre-Lit Christmas Trees, Outside Displays, Christmas & Holiday Décor

ESTATE OF CLEMENT & MARY HENKEL, SUBLETTE, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES TERMS: CASH OR CHECK/CC ACCEPTED w/ 5% Fee & Lunch Stand On-Site

PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456

PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL We can help!

Call 815-875-4461

LAKE THUNDERBIRD 12 Hemlock Drive. Small 2 bedroom A Frame. 2 car detached garage. Stove & fridge. $650 a month. $1,650 moves you in.

Call 815-664-2808 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, large living room with fireplace. Recently remodeled. New appliances.

Washer/dryer hookup. $550 includes gas/water.

No pets. 815-876-7320

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME RIGHT HERE!

4.540 ACRE M.O.L. FARMETTE AUCTION

Location: 24642 2650 East St., Princeton, IL 61356. Directions: South of Van Orin, IL. ¼ mile on 2600 E. St. to 2750 N Ave., then East ½ mile to 2650 East St., then South 3 miles to sale site.

SAT., APRIL 23, 2016 11:00 A.M.

REAL ESTATE This 4.540 acre M.O.L. Farmette has a nice country setting, featuring a 2 story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath, newly remodeled kitchen, dining room, living room, basement, front & back porch, propane furnace & water heater and a water softener. There is a large barn with horse stalls and newer roof, and a pasture in the front of the property good for horses or cattle. This farmette would make a great home for you and your livestock.

REAL ESTATE TERMS: The successful Buyer will be required to put down10% day of auction and execute a contract for the purchase of the real estate under the terms and conditions specified herein. The earnest money should be in the form of a personal check or cashier’s check. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing to be held on or before May 23, 2016. Seller will provide Buyer with an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy in the amount of the purchase price and will provide a Deed conveying the Real Estate to the Buyer. 2016 taxes will be prorated and any subsequent taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

2015 taxes were $254.98. PIN#05-33-200-002.

Seller reserves the right to accept and reject any and all bids.

For Inspection of Property call Mike Espe 630-365-9838.

Disclaimer and Absence of Warranties: All information contained herein and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Contract to purchase.

Announcements made by the auctioneer at the time of auction and during the sale will take precedence over any prior printed material or oral statements. The property is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis, and no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the seller or the auction company. Information contained herein is believed accurate, but subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by Seller or the auctioneer. Conduct at the auction and increments of bidding are at the discretion and direction of the auctioneer.

HERBERT BIALAS Owner

815-970-6022 Guilfoyle Law Firm Attorney Michael Guilfoyle – 815-539-6711

Ellburn, IL • www.espeauctions.com Auctioneers: Mike Espe IL Lic# 440.000424 630-365-9838

25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Countyline (TSC).

Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461 7- 4'x6' sliding windows; thermopane; white vinyl clad; good condition; $100 each or best offer.

Call 815-646-6665 Briggs & Stratton generator, 8500 starting watts, 5500 watts, adapter cords, 8 breaker panel, $500.

815-303-6092

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!

E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, on Behalf of the Bureau County 5311 Program RE: State of Illinois Grant for Downstate Operating Assistance Program/Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 in Bureau and Putnam Counties.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, on Behalf of the Bureau County 5311 Program.

ON: 04/15/2016 AT: 10:00 am WHERE: BPART, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL IN: Large Conference Room I. For the purpose of considering projects for which financial assistance is being sought from the

Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Projects.

I. Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transportation, on behalf of Bureau and Putnam counties, is seeking grant funding through the FTA Section 5311 Program as well as State of Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance Program for transit assistance. Funding for this program will be used to provide general public transportation for citizens of Bureau and Putnam counties during FY 2017 (July 1, 2016- June 30, 2017).

B. Relocation Relocation Assistance will not be required.

C. Environment This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

E. Elderly and Disabled All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing the Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

III. Copies of the applications for state grants for these proposed projects for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Gateway Services, Inc., 406 South Gosse

Blvd., Princeton, Illinois.

Mick Johnson, Director of Transportation 406 South Gosse Blvd.

Princeton, Illinois, 61356 877-874-8813 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 31, 2016.

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 11 13 - Advertisement for Bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Village of Ladd, Illinois or “Village” or “Owner” will receive sealed bids for: Substation Upgrades The project consists generally of the following items: Continued on page 17

ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK

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To place a Regional or Statewide classified ad, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service at 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinoisamp.com

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Continued from page 16 A. Work Consists of the following: 1. The furnishing of all material, equipment, and labor to add a second transformer to the existing Village main substation. The work will involve the installation of a new three way 34.5KV padmounted load break junction; new 34.5KV risers and riser poles; new fused and unfused switches; new buss within substation structure; concrete encased ductwork; and a Village furnished 7.5 MVA, 34.5 – 4.16KV substation transformer.

Bids will be received at the Village of Ladd, Village Hall, 121 North Main Street, Ladd, IL 61329 until 10:00 a.m., April 12, 2016 local time at which time they will be opened and read aloud publically.

Plans and specifications may be obtained from Patrick Engineering, Inc., 300 West Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704 (217-391-3513). Plans and Specifications will be available for email delivery only on or after March 30, 2016. To obtain access to the site for downloading the plans and specifications, please send an email request to laddsysupg@patrickco.com. You must include the following information with your request: Company name, address, and phone number; individual requesting the documents; email address of the individual making the request.

Upon receipt of this information a link will be emailed back to the requester. Paste this link into your browser. This will provide access to the website for download.

All contractors will be required to pay prevailing wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.

All bids shall be accompanied with a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the contractor’s bid.

Village of Ladd, Illinois Mike Grivetti, Village President Doug Englehaupt, Electric Superintendent Alan M. Hymans, Patrick Engineering Project Engineer Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 31, Apr. 2 and 5, 2016.

vs. ) JARED L. ORTEGA; FRANKIE L. ORTEGA; ) Defendants, ) 15 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. inside the main entrance of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 7 in Block 17 in the Village of Ladd, Excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 232 North Iowa Street, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-10-306-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-003622 NOS I688578 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 24, 31 and Apr. 7, 2015.

Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 3, 2016. Any claim not filed by that date is barred.

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

Barash & Everett, LLC Attorney for Executor 211 W 2nd Street, Kewanee, IL 61443 (309) 852-5555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 31, Apr. 7 and 14, 2016.

15-003622 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WANDA HAYES, ) Deceased. ) No. 2016-P-22 CLAIM NOTICE (Publication) Notice is given of

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

1221 North Main Street Princeton, IL 815-875-1221

Sun., April 3

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513 9th St., Princeton 15 - 3: 5 1 2:

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OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM 910 Sunset Dr. - Princeton 15946 - 645 E. St. - Sheffield

12:40 - 2:00 p.m.

424 Pombrook Dr., Princeton

Lovely 3 BR, 1.5 Bath home on quiet cul-de-sac. Beautiful hardwood floors & full usable basement w/2nd bath.

MLS#09140384

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12 Bradley St., Princeton

12:40 - 2:00 p.m.

New Listing! $52,000 $121,500 - Princeton!

Price Reduced! $79,000 $139,500 - Princeton! $3,000 buyer bonus w/ Streator! All brick ranch Amazing 4 BR & 3 bath home. Princeton! 1/3 acre lot (231’ on 2.84 acres. 2 BR & full New SS refrig & stove 2016. long). 2 BR, hardwood floors, accepted offer by April 20, basement. 28’x18’ LR w/ Newer kitchen, windows, roof, built-in bookcases. Basement 2016. 4 BR, newer appliances, 20’x22’ FR. Finished basement. woodburning FP. 2 car attached paint & drywall. Refinished w/ 13’x28’ finished FR. Concrete drive & attached garage. PLUS 44’x81’ pole hardwood floors. front/back Original mural by Mary Win garage. #09158715 barn. #09166851 stairs. #09171013 Walter. #09089887

Impressive front porch plus a $39,000 remodel in 2008 makes this home a must see! Owner has meticulous records of 1990-2016 updates. MLS#09170298

2:10 - 3:30 p.m.

827 S. First St., Princeton

815-872-0080

thepropertymerchants.com

Charming 3 BR home near Zearing Park! Updated bath, windows, & electric. New furnace & HWH 2005 MLS#09170321

12:40 - 2:00 p.m.

128 Park Ave. West, Princeton Prairie style home with 6 BR’s & 4 Baths! Open kitchen/ family room area for casual entertaining. Close to downtown. MLS#09030140

$94,000 - Princeton! $145,000 - Princeton! $99,900 Princeton!

Old world charm w/ natural 2,000 sq. ft. tri-level home w/ 3 4 BR, extra deep garage w/ woodwork, covered porch, BR, 2 baths & large oversized bonus space. Woodburning large deck, 4 BR (3 up & 1 deck. Above ground pool.

FP in LR. Vinyl windows, down), main laundry PLUS Furnace/AC 2010. Emergency eat in kitchen, formal DR, brick/granite FP. Centrally generator. Appliances enclosed porch, deck. Newer located. #08937051 included. #09158648 roof & siding. #09004207

2:10 - 3:30 p.m.

422 E. Peru St., Princeton

Gorgeous quality building with so many possible uses. Could be an office or converted into a single family residence. Come see & use your imagination. MLS#09102634

“Let us help you buy or sell your home!”

203 E. Pine St. Manlius $52,000

$95,000 Princeton!

Unique 3 BR & 2 baths. Many decorative features. Back yard w/ 2 decks. Vinyl siding & thermal windows. FP, main floor laundry. Corner lot. (crawl space) #09015662

2:10 - 3:30 p.m.

946 S. 5th St., Princeton

New Listing! $142,000 New Listing! $45,000 Price Reduced! Wyanet Impressive porch leads to Ohio. Cozy & comfortable! 3 $69,900 - 3 BR, on .34 acre, $39,000 remodel. 4 BR. BR (2 up & 1 down). 2 lots. oversized 2 car garage & Insulation 2000. Furnace/AC Appliances stay. 23’x15’ LR. newer concrete drive. FR 2005. 4 BR ( 3 up & 1 down). Detached garage. Great starter w/ patio doors to deck. Full Vinyl siding. Whirlpool. Main home or investment property. basement. “Country Feeling laundry. #09170298 #09165485 Home”. #09052489

401 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton

917 W. Farnham Princeton $134,900

Affordable 3 BR, 2 Bath home on .73 Acre including a barn! Lots of updates including windows, baths, laundry, carpet, furnace, roof, electric, & HWH. MLS#09164221

SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD

3 BR ranch w/attached 2-car garage & full usable basement! New carpet & refinished hardwood floors.

MLS#09087533

New Listing! $89,000 Charming 3 BR w/ many updates. Bath & furnace 2005. Updated windows & electric. Great location - near Zearing Park. Back patio & pergola. #09170321

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

703 W. Putnam St., Princeton

815-223-1088

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335 Potawatomi Tiskilwa $139,500

Saturday, April 2

1-800-414-5788

11 AM - 1 PM 636 S. Main - Sheffield www.illinoisvalleyhomeshow.com

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2409 4th St., Peru

11 AM - 12 PM 118 E. North - Wyanet 340 S. Main - Sheffield

Sat., April 2

PR NEW IC E!

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Saturday - April 2nd

1:00 - 3:00 PM

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815-878-1981

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OPEN HOUSES

OPEN HOUSES

304 S. Vernon St. Princeton $105,000

the death of Wanda Hayes. Letters of Office were issued on March 23, 2016, to Steven W. Hayes as Independent Representative whose attorneys are Barash & Everett, LLC. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton,

JUST REDUCED!

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Spring Valley City Bank, ) An Illinois Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs, ) Michelle Campbell, a/k/a Michelle ) Lopez, Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating, ) Inc., Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants or Other Unknown ) Occupants, ) Defendants. ) NO. 2015-CH-38 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 July 31, 2015, 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: 301 Lake Street, DePue, IL 61322 C) The legal descriptions of the mortgaged real estate and the common addresses or other common description if any is: Lot 17 and 18, excepting the South 85 feet of each of said lots, in the Village of DePue, formerly Trenton, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, excepting, however, all coal, fireclay and minerals underlying said premises, insofar as the same are not owned by the grantor, together with the right to mine and remove and make underground passageways through the same; and also excepting the water mains, sewer lines and pipe lines, if any, on or under the said premises, and the right to maintain and remove the same, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois (PIN 17-35386-001) 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 28, 2016, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356 G) The terms of the sale are: 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

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 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 Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Plaintiff 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Telephone (815) 323-4851 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. 24, 31 and Apr. 7, 2016.

or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK 1 OF JOSHUA D. MERCER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF PRINCETON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 63-1/2 FEET; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE WEST TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 16-17-234-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 426 W. Putnam, Princeton, IL 61356 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-11639.

I687753 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

laddsysupg@patrickco.com. You must include the following information with your request: Company name, address, and phone number; individual requesting the documents; email address of the individual making the request.

Upon receipt of this information a link will be emailed back to the requester. Paste this link into your browser. This will provide access to the website for download.

All contractors will be required to pay prevailing wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.

All bids shall be accompanied with a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the contractor’s bid.

Village of Ladd, Illinois Mike Grivetti, Village President Doug Englehaupt, Electric Superintendent Alan M. Hymans, Patrick Engineering Project Engineer Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 31, Apr. 2 and 5, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) James P. Brown; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15-CH-00052 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 4/28/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356,

15-003622 NOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JARED L. ORTEGA; FRANKIE L. ORTEGA; ) Defendants, ) 15 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. inside the main entrance of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 232 North Iowa Street, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-10-306-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-003622 NOS I688578 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 24, 31 and Apr. 7, 2016.

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 11 13 - Advertisement for Bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Village of Ladd, Illinois or “Village” or “Owner” will receive sealed bids for: East Side Upgrades The project consists generally of the following items: A. Work Consists of the following: 1. The furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor to construct a new underground, three phase feeder from Eastern Ave. to the east side of the cemetery along Cleveland. Approximate length of this work is 2200 feet. This will require the installation of four concrete electrical manholes, one underground rail crossing and three field junction/tap boxes. The installation shall operate at 4.16KV but shall meet 15KV standards.

2. The furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor to construct a new underground, three phase feeder from the east side of the cemetery south into and along the southern edge of the existing subdivisions. This work will replace an existing underground distribution system that now provides power for the subdivision. This work will also adjust and reconnect existing padmount transformers and replace existing wood box foundations.

Approximate length of this work is 5200 feet.

This will require the installation of 15KV rated direct bury conductors, and three field junction/tap boxes. The installation shall operate at 4.16KV but shall meet 15KV standards.

Bids will be received at the Village of Ladd, Village Hall, 121 North Main Street, Ladd, IL 61329 until 10:00 a.m., April 12, 2016 local time at which time they will be opened and read aloud publically.

Plans and specifications may be obtained from Patrick Engineering, Inc., 300 West Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704 (217-391-3513). Plans and Specifications will be available for email delivery only on or after March 30, 2016. To obtain access to the site for downloading the plans and specifications, please send an email request to NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Spring Valley City Bank vs Campbell, et al Bureau County Circuit Court Cause No. 15-CH-38 Residential property situated at 301 Lake Street, DePue, IL 61322, consisting of a single family residence will be sold at a judicial sale conducted by the Bureau County Sheriff on April 28, 2016, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at the Main Lobby, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356. The terms of the sale are 10% to be paid in certified funds on the date of sale; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser, not to exceed $300 in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. Sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall be entitled only to a return of monies paid. Purchaser shall have no recourse against Mortgagor, Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s attorney. Property is sold “AS IS”.

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 For further information contact Stanley A. Wolf Jr., Vice President, Spring Valley City Bank, 315 North Cornelia Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362, telephone (815) 663-2211.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701( C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Spring Valley City Bank 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 24, 31 and Apr. 7, 2016.

Visit us at www.bcrnews.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) James P. Brown; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00052 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 4/28/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-17-234-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 426 W. Putnam, Princeton, IL 61356 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-15-11639.

I687753 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

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Business&Ag Heartland Bank to host Spring into Free event On Friday, April 15, Heartland Bank and Trust Co. will host its Spring into Free Event. Local offices are extending an open invitation to customers, residents and businesses to join in celebration with refreshments, gifts, one-day-only offers and a chance to win a $500

gift card.

Local Heartland Bank offices are located at 606 S. Main St. and 2101 N. Main St. in Princeton and in Spring Valley at 100 E. Dakota St. For more information on Heartland Bank’s Spring into Free Event, visit www.hbtbank.com.

Lube Stop buys Oil Wizard Lube Stop, a 49-unit, quick service oil change company headquartered in northeast Ohio, announced it has acquired the assets of Oil Wizard, a two-unit quick service oil change operator with locations in Princeton and Peru.

“Oil Wizard has proudly served the Princeton and Peru markets for nearly 10 years, delivering fast, friendly and affordable automotive service to their customers. Their strong reputation and loyal customer base is what attracted us to these stores,” said Tony Cammerata, president of Lube Stop. “This acquisition fits within the footprint of our previous 13-store acquisition in Illinois and gives us the store density to better serve the

area. We are excited to have the Oil Wizard team join the Lube Stop family as we continue to expand and strengthen our brand.”

This is the second of many expected add-on acquisitions for Lube Stop since it was acquired by an affiliate of Argonne Capital Group LLC in September 2014.

“Having operated quick lubes for over 30 years, we understand the mindset of independent operators and can give them confidence that we will continue to be good stewards of their customers and employees.

It’s important for owners to know they can leave the business they have built in capable and experienced hands,” said Steve Isom, vice president of business development at Lube Stop.

Do you have a new business? Has someone from your company received an award? Is your ag operation doing something different or unique? — Contact BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com with your story ideas or press releases.

Perry Memorial Hospital offers new services

PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton is offering two new services to patients; low-dose CT lung screens and ultrasound vascular screenings.

A low-dose CT lung screen is done to identify early stage lung cancer in patients who are showing no signs or symptoms of lung cancer.

The procedure is a painless and quick scan of the chest with a minimal amount of radiation exposure. It does not require an IV or injection. Patients must be between the ages of 55-77 and be asymptomatic (no

signs or symptoms of lung cancer). Patient must have a tobacco smoking history of at least 30 pack-years (1 pack-year = 1 pack per day for 1 year; 1 pack = 20 cigarettes) and must be a current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years. Patients must also receive a written order from their provider during a lung cancer screening counseling and shared decision-making visit. This screen is a Medicare approved service.

The second new service PMH is offering is an ultrasound vascular screening.

This screening includes two tests. The first test is a Peripheral Arterial Disease screening which checks the blood flow in the lower extremities.

It is a quick, non-invasive exam done by using ankle brachial index. The second test in the screening is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening. An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is a specific type of aneurysm, which occurs when the lining of the aorta (blood vessel) is enlarged and the wall is weak, allowing the vessel to balloon out into the abdomen. This type of aneurysm

is normally silent (no symptoms) until they become a medical emergency. The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening is a painless, non-invasive exam that uses ultrasound to take images and measurements of your abdominal aorta. The cost for both of these screening tests is $100 and is a self-pay service. No provider order is needed.

Those interested should call Perry Memorial Hospital’s Central Scheduling Department at 815876-3313 to schedule an appointment.

Realtors plan fair housing program Open house weekend April 23-24

PERU — April is Fair Housing Month, and the Illini Valley Association of Realtors will join Americans across the country as they honor Fair Housing Month “Realtors build communities and believe everyone has the right to live wherever they can afford to live,” said Alice Green, 2016 president of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors.

“It is important to take time to recognize Fair Housing Month in order to promote awareness about fair housing laws, diversity, and

inclusion in our communities. Realtors are committed to upholding these laws and to work tirelessly to offer equal professional services to everyone.”

In celebration of Fair Housing Month, the Illini Valley Association of Realtors Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee is sponsoring two events.

The first is a luncheon program on fair housing: “Fair Housing – Understanding the Subtleties of Discrimination” presented by Sue Miller of McHenry from noon

to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Peru City Building, 1901 Fourth St. Miller has served on her local Realtors Association, the Illinois Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors Board of Directors.

The event is free and open the public. To register ahead or for more information call the Illini Valley Association 815-224-1868 or visit www.IlliniValleyREALTORS.org.

Immediately following, all local mayors and village presidents are invited to

sign proclamations proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.

In addition, the public can look forward to “open house” weekend which is scheduled April 23–24 showcasing homes for sale throughout the area by Illini Valley Association of Realtors member brokers.

The Illini Valley Association of Realtors is one of more than 1,800 local boards and associations of realtors that comprise the National Association of Realtors.

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