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Eliminating education

Each day the state budget is not resolved, children suffer

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

If local elementary superintendents were to continue making cuts in response to the current budget impasse in Illinois, the students themselves would be hurt more than anyone else. If schools have to close their doors because they can’t pay their employees, the very society we live in would lose its grasp on progress.

Jim Hermes, superintendent of Spring Valley CCSD No. 99, said he can’t imag-

ine going two years without a budget. John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Spring Valley is a heavily-funded state aid school — with a high number of low income students and lower property values — so all members of the district feel the squeeze in their pocketbook and on their future due to the nonexistent budget.

“For us to make cuts would directly affect the children,” Hermes said, curious as to why legislators whose main job is developing the budget are

still receiving their substantial salaries. “If I cut a teacher, there will be more students in each class; if a custodian is cut, the cleanliness of the building is affected; if a cook, the students aren’t going to get their food. Cutting staff is out of the question.”

Hermes said they’ve run the district for years trying to maximize student education with minimal allocations. He claimed they have the exact amount of administrators and teachers they need but would welcome reinforcements

with parades in the streets.

“As a school district, we have such tight regulations on developing school budgets and timelines, and there are repercussions if we do not follow those timelines,” Hermes said, noting it would be great if Illinois followed the same notion with state funding.

Hermes said it’s hard to afford the normal professional development without a budget, and it’s a shame the priorities in place allow for children and their education to be viewed as expendable.

“The ways school are funded, there is a lot of restructuring that needs to take place, beginning with everyone working together,” Hermes said, citing the behavior of Illinois politicians lately has been a poor example to follow.

“I’m not sure I want my students to see them as role models because the system is broken, and we need to step up and fix it.”

Tim Smith, superintendent of Princeton Elementary District (PES) No. 115, said the state has been dragging the district down

with poor financial decisions for much longer than the previous year, taking grants and loans away from PES that equates to about $900,000 annually for a number of years.

“In the education fund, we’re suffering from an absolute lack of funding, so we’re not only removing subject matter, but unable to purchase upgrades to our current curriculum,” Smith said, stating severe consequence will result if PES takes educational

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Keeping their heads above water DePue heads to Springfield

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

no longer dump there. However, this ordinance would establish a fee structure where they would pay an annual fee and get a permit. This would help offset some of the city’s cost for disposing of that landscape waste.”

According to the ordinance,

DEPUE/SPRINGFIELD — They’ve always been a mighty bunch. After all, they don’t call themselves Little Giants for nothing.

With all the tenacity and perseverance of a much larger municipality, DePue Mayor Eric Bryant; DePue Men’s Club Treasurer John Widmar, who is also a member of the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG); DePue Village Trustee Bill Laicoff; and Selby Township Road Commissioner George Glover marched into Springfield to deliver an hourlong presentation to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru), Rep. Andy Skoog (D-Peru) and other state officials.

The meeting was held after the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) turned down DePue’s request for a permanent dam in Lake DePue. The village had applied for a permanent dam 10 months ago and paid more than $3,500 just for the application fee. Even though Bryant had requested to be at the internal review on the subject, he was never contacted, and DePue’s request was ultimately denied.

Fast forward a few months ... Bryant said U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-16th District) helped facilitate the most recent meeting held at the IDNR building in Springfield on Wednesday, April 6. The quest? According to Bryant, DePue wants what he refers to as a “semi-permanent dam”

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The mission? It is possible ...

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“Agents” with Mission Possible Kids visited Greenfield Retirement Home to get in on some bingo Wednesday, April 6. The children — in first through fifth grade — provide action and sentiment to their community and beyond, and grow into better people themselves by doing so.

See the entire story and more photos on Page 2.

Overloading the brush pit

New ordinance proposed for contractors’ landscaping waste

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road Avenue and has noticed a large volume of the waste being dumped there is coming from contractors. The Princeton City Council is currently reviewing a new ordinance aimed at helping defray the costs of disposal.

At the Princeton City Council meeting, held Monday, April 4, Princeton City Manager Rachel

Skaggs said, “We have started to see some control challenges and a large volume of waste accumulated at our brush pit on Railroad Avenue. We looked into it further and noticed a lot of contractors and other people are dumping there. We recently sent out letters to contractors letting them know they could

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For each mission an “agent” successfully accomplishes, they get a star for their lime The Greenfield residents were more than happy to share in the laughter and energy of green uniform. Every six stars earns the child a promotion in the agent ranks, motivating the young “agents” of Mission Possible Kids. A main goal of the agents is to fill members them to return to action every chance they get. of their community with spirited hope for the potential of the young generation.

Seemingly impossible ... turns possible Mission Possible Kids engages community children with global solutions

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Attention!

Calling all agents. Report to headquarters for mission guidelines. There are cold hands and feet without socks; stomachs that are empty, and heads that have no pillow to lay on. We must cheer up those with tears in their eyes.

Report to headquarters for briefing as soon as possible.

Agents, I will not lie to you … this is our toughest mission yet.

But if we’re going to save the world, we have to do it together, and we’re going to need all of you for this mission to be possible.

A few years back, Rebecca Wilson was searching out an adventure for the children in her community. She came

across a humanitarian idea called Mission Possible Kids.

Based in Texas, this team of philanthropists has chapters all across the United States, recruiting kind-hearted children to go improve their communities — one generous gesture at a time.

“This is the second school year we’ve done this in Princeton, and it’s for children in first through fifth grade,” Wilson said. “They become secret agents and go on secret missions to help people.”

The adolescents completed 12 missions the first year and are finishing up 16 missions this school year. The missions have included making cards for veterans, collecting food for the food pantry, putting Buddy Bags together, and making heart-shaped pillows for Syrian

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“We should be upgrading a subject area every year — math year one, language arts the next, social studies and then science — and then rotate back, but there’s no consistency.

“They are forcing our hand, and if we don’t educate ourselves as to what’s going on, our younger generation is

refugees. A sock drive netted more than 500 pairs of socks for the homeless — new socks, of course — after the children went door to door asking for assistance and emptying their own piggy banks as well.

Wilson said the children get lime green T-shirts … the usual agent attire. For each mission they complete, they place a star on their sleeve, and with every six stars comes a promotion — to special agent, special agent first class, even master agent.

“These are service projects for those less fortunate here and in the area, but they love moving up the ranks also, so it really motivates them,” she added.

The fulfilling creativity of a child is not the only thing driving Mission Possible Kids.

Wilson said when the older

in trouble, and it’s our fault because we didn’t take a stand. I don’t believe throwing more money at something is always the fix, but $4,500,000 lost over five years is extreme.”

Smith gave the grave facts … Illinois is dead last in the nation in funding, and the only state currently without a budget. He is not so block-headed to think educational standards don’t need to evolve in a changing world, but all parties involved must be logical and provide explanations for their actions,

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children notice so very few possessions in pictures of Syrian refugees, or a young lad realizes his best friend doesn’t have enough food to eat each day, the mission becomes real.

Hunger and homelessness do not believe in the innocence of youth.

“The kids go volunteer on their own and donate their birthday money to help others their age,” Wilson said, rejoicing in the interactive life skills each agents learns out in the field. “The kids realize they are blessed, and they share those blessings with others.”

Wilson keeps tabs on how many “lives” are touched by the generosity of the children, with the number rising well past 1,000 in only the second year. Children recruit new agents — and get an extra star

or an angry and uneducated generation of students will grow to distribute the disorder they’ve been taught.

Smith said we can’t give up hope because citizen response to problematic times — good or bad — creates an example for future generations to follow. He encourages people to rise from the crowd and vocalize to their government … people are getting hurt by your inaction.

“If we don’t see an Illinois budget and we don’t get a special appropria-

for doing so — who are warmly welcomed. A game of bingo with the Greenfield Retirement Home residents on Wednesday, April 6, brought a sense of energy to the scene that has no boundaries.

“They can make a difference, even as a kid, and change the world by doing these small projects. They can give hope, because maybe a refugee gets that pillow and thinks, “Hey, there’s somebody out there who cares about me.’”

Wilson, a member of First United Methodist Church, said information is available at the church, and the money raised through donations will be divided between Mission Possible Kids and Stop Hunger Now this upcoming school year.

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tion for schools, you will see schools literally close their doors,” Smith said, noting the burden will fall on us all if that happens, so we must get excited about making a difference. “Those who say they can’t close the schools, talk to people in Detroit who didn’t have firemen in the firehouse. It can happen and it has, and unless people get actively engaged, none of this will ever be corrected.”

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first hunting license. Participants completed the course receive a Hunter Education Certification card verifying that they have passed the course of instruction.

The minimum 10-hour course includes instruction in wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethnics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques and regulations.

For more information about the course, call Randy Witko at 815-4372070 or the Putnam County Conservation District at 815-882-2319.

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participate in a variety of events that include: Traditional singles, doubles, team and unified doubles, and team competition.

More than 70 local volunteers will assist with the event. They are also still looking for volunteers to assist with the day. The public is invited to attend.

There is no entry fee.

Special Olympics Starved Rock Area is a not‑for‑profit organization and provides sports opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8 years and older. The area consists of more than 500 athletes.

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Mission Possible Kids affiliate Rebecca Wilson (from left), PROMise dress sale event coordinator Amy Thompson, and Bureau County Food Pantry Director Vanessa Hoffeditz celebrate the $3,254.76 in proceeds collected from the PROMise dress sale, which resulted in the sale of 120 dresses.

The proceeds were split between Mission Possible Kids and the Bureau County Food Pantry, where the sale of a $50 dress would buy $500 worth of food.

March was the 10th warmest on record CHAMPAIGN — March 2016 was the 10th warmest March on record with an average temperature of 46.5 degrees, 5.2 degrees above normal. Illinois was not alone; essentially the entire U.S. was warmer than normal in March, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.

March is the latest in a string of above-normal months in Illinois going all the way back to September 2015.

In fact, the September-March 2016 average temperature of 45.6 degrees is 3.9 degrees above normal and the third warmest September-March combo on record since 1895.

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Police pension board to meet SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Police Pension Board will hold its second quarterly meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the city hall council chambers.

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Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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reported only 1.08 inches of precipitation for March.

Northern Illinois experienced some snow in March while the rest of the state was quiet.

Amounts of 1 to 4 inches were common in the north, and a few places along the Illinois/Wisconsin border received more. A site near Gurnee reported a monthly total of 8.2 inches of snow. Overall, snowfall was below normal for March across the state.

The Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a division of the Prairie Research Institute, is the primary agency in Illinois concerned with water and atmospheric resources.

April 9 – Clement and Mary Henkel estate, appliances and furniture, barn and primitive items, household items. 10 a.m., 307 Greenwing Road, (Corner of Maytown Road and Greenwing Road) Sublette, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 9 – Jim and Bernie Lusietto, tools, lawn and garden, archery, firearms and miscellaneous, 10 a.m., 26149-1340 North Ave., Princeton, 61356. Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

April 9 – John W. Milam, collector tractors, utility trailers, Hyster forklift, hit and miss engines, antique farm equipment, shop equipment and tools, 9:30 a.m., 3159 North Illinois Route 23, Ottawa, Bradley Auctions, Inc., auctioneer.

April 15 – Central Bank will sell the following real estate at 11 a.m., at the on-site location of 25297 2100 North Ave., Princeton, approximately 6.5 miles north of Princeton on Route 34, thence west 1/2 mile to location. Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneer.

April 23 – Herbert Bialas real estate, 11 a.m., 24642 2650 East St., Princeton, (south of Van Orin, 1/4 mile on 2600 East St. to 2750 North Ave., then east 1/2 mile to 2650 East St., then south 3 miles to sale site). Espe Auctioneering, auctioneer.

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This warmth for the past several months is due to the moderating influence of El Niño on winters in Illinois, as well as our trend toward milder winters in recent decades. The winter of 2013-14 was the exception to the rule.

The March statewide average precipitation was 3.28 inches, 0.32 inches above normal.

Far southern Illinois was the wettest with amounts of 5 to 8 inches common.

The largest monthly precipitation total in the state was Smithland Lock and Dam in Pope County with 8.73 inches. An area from Quincy to Peoria was the driest with amounts closer to 1 to 3 inches. For example, the Quincy Airport

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LASALLE — The 11th annual Special Olympics District Bocce competition will be held Saturday, April 23, at the LaSalle-Peru High School Howard Fellows Stadium in LaSalle.

Approximately 225 athletes from throughout the Northwestern and Central Illinois are expected to compete. Participating agencies from the Starved Rock Area are: Hall High School, Horizon House, IV Family Coop, L-P High School, Ottawa Eagles, Ottawa Friendship and Special Connections.

Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:15 a.m.

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PUTNAM — Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at a Department of Natural Resources hunter safety course on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, at the Putnam County Conservation District, Senachwine Unit, Putnam.

The class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

A 1996 state law requires that all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1980, successfully complete the hunter education course before they can receive their

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DePue From Page 1A built where Lake DePue meets the Illinois River to help regulate and control the water levels in the lake.

“It would be good for everything — boat racing, duck hunting,” Bryant told the Bureau County Republican after the meeting. “Right now, they make us take (the temporary dam) out after the boat races. We’ve been fighting that for years. I hope we got that point across (at the meeting).

“If we can get the DNR on our side, then we need to deal with the Army Corp of Engineers,” Bryant added. “Just give us this opportunity. The Army Corp has been very positive with us.”

When it comes to water levels in Lake DePue, the village has had to deal more than once with the fluctuating levels that threaten the town’s coveted DePue Boat Races, always held the last week of July. That event alone is a huge economic driver for DePue. Sponsored annually by the DePue Men’s Club, the proceeds from the event finance a plethora of good deeds throughout the village that benefit most all residents, including several school activities.

Ten months ago, the IDNR initially cited reasons why a permanent dam wouldn’t be feasible, but the village was offered a five-year agreement to place a temporary dam in the location for anywhere between 40 to 50 days during the summer months. The village would have to pay for the temporary dam each year and would be responsible for finding the workers to build the structure.

“We really feel a yearly deal is a burden, and it’s hard to deal with that all the time,” Bryant previously told the BCR. “Luckily we’ve got great volunteers who have been terrific and helped us out each year, but that gets old and so do those volunteers.”

But the IDNR was willing to listen to DePue’s request again on Wednesday. No time frame has been given to the village of DePue on the department’s answer.

“We addressed some things that we hope made some sense to (IDNR),” Bryant said, adding Lake DePue is the future of the village. “We’re going to hang in there.”

‘Hanging in there’ DePue is no stranger to “hanging in there.” November 2015 marked 20 years since

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com the signing of an interim consent order by the Illinois Attorney General’s office charging Exxon/Mobil and CBS/Viacom with the responsibility of coming up with a plan to resolve the contamination issues in DePue. More than 20 years later ... DePue is still waiting on that cleanup plan.

Bryant previously told the BCR the whole Superfund cleanup process reeks with delays, manipulation of data, no passion for residents of a low-income community and environmental injustice.

Part of that Superfund cleanup would be Lake DePue, and village officials know the lake will ultimately need to be dredged to combat the contamination.

“We’ve been told by the IEPA/former site manager when dredging does occur in the lake, then there’s going to have to be a dam built,” Bryant said, adding the village is just asking for the IDNR and IEPA’s support.

Bryant said he believes the two responsible parties for the contamination/cleanup — Exxon/Mobil and CBS/Viacom — should have to pick up the tab for the permanent dam.

Impressions Sen. Sue Rezin said she was impressed with DePue’s presentation.

“I really have to commend Mayor Eric Bryant; the presentation was fantastic,” Rezin said on Wednesday. “(The men from DePue) once again explained the challenges with the Superfund site ... I’m hoping we’ll have a positive answer.

But more importantly, we want a permanent answer.”

Rezin was also quick to acknowledge how the DePue Boat Races are a huge economic driver for the town and the area.

Rezin said IDNR Director Wayne Rosenthal has been to DePue and is familiar with the village. She said she believes Rosenthal is well aware of the challenges facing DePue and acknowledged Rosenthal and his staff have a “what can I do to get you an answer” attitude.

“It has been a really long battle. The Superfund ties their hands in so many ways,” Rezin said. “My follow up will be working with IDNR for a longterm solution; at some point we have to make a decision and certainly bring in the two companies responsible.”

BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp contributed to this report.

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Construction workers are working on the Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton located just east of Gosse Boulevard. Work is slated to be finished by the end of summer on nine buildings encompassing 40, one- or two-bedroom apartments.

Senior apartment complex progresses Diamond Senior Apartments will house 40 apartments

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PRINCETON — Construction is ongoing at the Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton.

Three of the nine buildings off Gosse Boulevard are anticipated to be completed first this summer, with the other six to be finished by the end of August or early September.

There will be 40 units in the buildings, once the construction

PRINCETON — The city of Princeton Electrical Department has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2015. Princeton’s utility earned a first-place award in the category for utilities with 30,000 – 59,000 worker-hours of annual worker exposure.

Aaron Haderle, chair of the APPA Safety Committee and superintendent of T&D Operations at Kissimmee Utility Authority, presented the awards on April 4, during the association’s annual Engineering and Operations Technical Conference, held in Minneapolis, Minn.

“Safety is and always will be our industry’s top priority,” said Haderle. “Each of these utilities should be proud of the work they’ve done to make public power communities across the country safer.”

More than 250 utilities entered the annual safety awards, which is among the highest number of entrants in the history of the program. Entrants were placed in categories according to their number of worker hours and ranked based on the most incident-free records during 2015. The incidence rate, used to judge entries, is based on the number of work-related reportable injuries or illnesses

and the number of worker-hours during 2015, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

“We are proud of the service we provide to our customers,” said Rachel Skaggs, Princeton city manager. “But above all else, we are proud of our safety record — proud that we do everything we can to send our employees safely home to their families each and every night.”

The safety awards have been held annually for the last 56 years.

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brush drop off on Euclid Avenue.

Skaggs also noted there are no changes in the ordinance regarding curbside pick-up.

“However, we do specify anything larger than 5-feet-by-5-feetby-5-feet on the curbside pick-up will be charged a fee of $50, paid in advance at City Hall,” Skaggs said.

Mayor Joel Quiram said there will continue to be no fees for removal after major storms.

Commissioner Bob Warren reminded residents there should be no plastic bags left after dumping

brush and that there is a disposal box to use for the plastic bags.

Commissioner Ray Mabry suggested the addition of more signage to make policies more noticeable.

Skaggs also said the city will be installing cameras to monitor dumping.

Commissioner Ray Mabry recommended the ordinance be moved to the second reading, and the ordinance be adopted as written.

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From Page 1A the proposed annual contractor fee would be $500 a year for lawn clippings and $2,000 for landscape and tree services. Once a permit is issued, contractors will be able to use the brush pit from Monday through Friday during the regular hours of 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The pit will be closed during city-observed holidays. In addition, contractors are not allowed to use the city’s

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“We aren’t taking applications yet,” she added. “We anticipate rent to be in the $510-$570 a month range and will allow small pets. Each apartment is for seniors 55 and older and will have one and two bedrooms of 835-1,000 square feet.”

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Accidents

Jason A. Picatto, 38, of Spring Valley was involved in an accident on Route 29 near 1185 North Avenue in Selby Township at 10:59 a.m. April 2.

A 17-year-old Spring Valley female and LuAnn Halberg, 59, of DePue were involved in a two-car accident on East Fourth Street near Depot Street in DePue at 4:16 p.m. March 30.

Arrests

Joaquin J. Mata, 23, of Carlinville was charged with a Whiteside County warrant on Route 6 near Route 40 in Concord Township at 12:04 a.m. April 7.

Seth A. Glafka, 25, of Walnut was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to report an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and an accident involving injury on 2775 East Street near 1350 North Avenue in Selby Township at 2:30 a.m.

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Alec D. Virgo, 23, of Spring Valley and Stephanie L. Wiseman, 18, of Morris were involved in a two-car accident in the 100 block of East Dakota Street near Spaulding Street in Spring Valley at 10:45 p.m. April 4.

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Clifford Hodges, 37, of Chicago was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drug paraphernalia after a trooper found him sleeping in a running vehicle on Interstate 80 eastbound near Mile Marker 61 at 2:46 a.m. April 6.

ROCK FALLS — Evelyn J. Hudgin Strenge, 86, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Avonlea in Sterling.

Born June 28, 1929, in Princeton, the daughter of Jay and Edith (Dalton) Chapman Hubbard, she married James W. Hudgin in 1956. He preceded her in death. She later married Robert L. Strenge on Sept. 28, 1963.

He preceded her in death on April 18, 2006.

Evelyn She was a member of the Rock Falls AmerStrenge ican Legion, Rock Falls VFW and Sterling Women’s Moose.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Larry) DeJonge of Lyndon and Dale (Rusty) Clines of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, Richard (Peggy) Hudgin, James (Paula) Hudgin of Rock Falls and Richard (Christy) Strenge of Tamorra; one sister-in-law, Millie Lamkin of Harmon; one brother-in-law, Leland (Sandy) Hudgin of Loves Park; eight grandchildren, Tammy (Joe) Caudillo, Richie (Missy) Hudgin, Cari (Ken) Knox, Ryan Hudgin, Abbie Loy, Cory Hudgin, Matthew Hudgin and Nickalus Hudgin; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Hudgin; one son, Terry Strenge; one grandson, Troye DeJonge; two sisters, Verna Lawton and Joyce Wallace; and one brother, Lavern Hubbard.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation, Sterling, with Dalmus Meeks officiating. Visitation will be prior to the services, from 10 to 11 a.m. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established.

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Vincent N. Hofmann of Princeton to Samantha L. Davies of Princeton.

James D. Smallwood of Princeton to Janice L. Jones of West Columbia, S.C.

Divorces

Patrick J. DeSpain of Bradford and Shelly A. (Cantwell) DeSpain of Bradford; married Dec. 12, 1992; divorced April 4, 2016.

Timothy A. Platt of Peru and Dana L. (Dixon) Platt of Linn Creek, Mo.,

married June 12, 2000; divorced April 1, 2016.

Traffic court

Discharging weapons — Matthew P. Mesick, 24, of Princeton.

Disregarding official traffic control device — Richard L. Anderson, 77, of Princeton.

Driving on suspended license — Wally S. Castaneda, 58, of Spring Valley.

Failure to notify damage to unattended vehicle — Jeremy S. Sissel, 38, of Princeton.

Illegal transportation of alcohol (driver) — Levi J. Lamothe, 38, of Princeton.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle —

Waily S. Castaneda, 58, of Spring Valley.

Registration expiration — Jim L. Lehn, 60, of Princeton; Skyler J. Spencer, 19, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Peter B. Fisher, 49, of Buda; Noah N. Harkins, 19, of Arlington.

Speeding (11-14) — Marcos Marroquin, 18, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (15-20) — Logan M. Callison, 26, of Princeton; Brittany A. Jones, 29, of Princeton; Joseph D. Marroquin, 26, of Princeton; Apryl R. Ptashnik, 25, of Neponset; Taylor J. Read, 19, of Walnut; Michelle D. Siebert, 45, of Princeton; Harold J. Ziegler, 33, of Malden.

Speeding (26-34) — Elizabeth J. Brown, 57, of LaMoille.

Meeting Minutes streets.

Sheffield Village Board • Two new part-time officers have been hired and will

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board met in regular session on Monday, March 21, in the Sheffield Community Center and conducted the following business: • Mayor Bill Rosenow swore in Chester Fritz into the trustee position vacated by Brandon Behrens, who moved out of state for a new position.

• Rosenow gave a report from the engineering firm, Chamlin and Associates, on the upcoming water tower work, street and gutter work. A full report will be ready for the next meeting.

• Properties were discussed and letters will be sent for cleanup. Rosenow advised a letter has been sent to have the house demolished at the corner of Church and Cook

be putting in patrol hours.

• Rosenow spoke on why he believed the village needs to retain the community center.

• Trustee Fritz remarked the village does not need to consider any new taxes for parks or anything with the poverty level of the village.

• The engineers will be meeting with superintendent Leif Porter this week for finalize bids.

• Motion was passed not to have the ash trees treated for the Emerald Ash Borer at this time.

• Village superintendent advised all to clean-up cemetery lots, and village clean-up day will be Wednesday, May 4.

Esther Jontz BUDA — Esther Viola Jontz, 91, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Buda, died at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Ridge Crest Village in Davenport, Iowa.

Born Jan. 2, 1925, in Kewanee to A. Howard and Anna V. (Ober) Hammer, she married Leon Ira Jontz June 15, 1945, in Buda. He died Jan. 24, 2003.

She was a 1942 graduate of Buda TownEsther ship High School. She had been a secretary Jontz for the Bureau County Superintendent of Schools office and had worked in the personnel office at Perry Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of the Bureau Township Community Church, Buda American Legion Auxiliary and Women’s Society of Christian Services (Buda Methodist Church).

Surviving are one son, Larry L. Jontz of Rolla, Mo.; one daughter, Donna (Robert) Thennis of Davenport, Iowa; and one sister-in-law, Judy Hammer of Arlington, Texas.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Clifford Hammer; and one daughter-in-law, Valerie Jontz.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Hopeland Cemetery in Buda. Burial will be in Hopeland Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Buda Rescue Unit.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Gustafson

PRINCETON — Virginia L. Gustafson, 96, of Princeton passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center in Princeton.

She was born Sept. 2, 1919, in Williamsfield, Ill., to Otto and Myrtle (Hart) Mosher.

She graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1937.

She was employed as a hairdresser for 40 years.

Virginia was a foster grandparent at Jefferson School in Princeton for many years, also known as Grandma Gus. She enjoyed golfing, was an avid Cubs fan and was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton.

Virginia is survived by one son, John (Lynda) Smith of Princeton; three grandchildren, Amy (John) Sullivan of Boise, Idaho, Matthew (Leigh) Smith of Olathe, Kan., and Alison Williams of Boise, Idaho; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jacob, Cael, Owen and Mack; one sister, Juanita Nolde of Dove Creek, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

There will be no services. Cremation was accorded.

Memorials may be directed to Happy Hands Preschool at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton.

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

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Out of the gate ...

I really don’t want to write a column this week. I have no desire. Fortunately, that feeling doesn’t hit often, but when it does, it’s almost useless for me to attempt what feels like the impossible mission. I’d be Terri better off to use a Simon previously-written column or just COMMENTARY plug in another columnist’s work, rather than my own. It would sure save a lot of headaches for me, and in the end, you’d probably enjoy it more as well.

I try. I really do. Every week about this time, I attempt to think of a new idea, a new subject, a new way to look at an old subject, or something completely different all together. It usually happens.

Something sparks an idea or a thought, and I spend the next couple of days (or at least hours — OK, sometimes it’s minutes) trying to organize a random thought into something worth writing and/or publishing. I’ve been doing it for 20-plus years. You would think I’d have this weekly task mastered by now.

A good week is when I figure out on Tuesday what I’m going to write about. That way I’ve got a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and a couple of hours on Friday to write it, polish it up, make some changes, have somebody copy edit it and ultimately get it on the page. That’s the perfect world ... which I seldom live in these days.

Instead, a late Thursday afternoon out of the gate is when my race usually begins with the hopes of crossing the finish line in time for Saturday’s newspaper.

It’s not a big deal. It usually works, as long as I put myself in the right frame of mind to get this old pony started. I’m to the point in my career where I’m not even looking for the winner’s circle anymore. I just want to finish the race.

I grew up around ponies and horses, and I know they can be temperamental beasts. My grandfather had a way with them — they never gave him any trouble, but they weren’t so obedient for the rest of the family. In other words, they kind of did what they wanted ... when they wanted, and we were left holding the reins to try to maneuver these animals to perform.

So if I continue with that analogy, the problem here for me is that I’m holding my own reins, and I’m in charge of how this animal inside me performs. Realistically, it’s kind of frightening because I’m at the stage in this race where it would be very easy to run off the track. That’s right ... I could lay down those reins and just go meander in some lush pasture versus attempting to stay the course. It’s very tempting, and if you’re about my age, I know you understand the need to shed the saddle, spit out the bridle and run free ... so to speak.

Like those wild horses out west, there’s the call for me to experience the freedom they must feel. No bridle, no saddle, no rider on their back — just the wind in their faces, their manes and tails flying, the look of wild abandon in their eyes. They know not the need to perform, to please, to get it right. Instead, they live for the moment — oblivious to the ways of the world.

I don’t know about you, but that’s a lifestyle that seems rather appealing.

But back at the ranch (aka my office), the need to put pen to paper (aka fingers to keyboard) beckons me ... as the wind must call those wild horses out west. So I do what I do every week — even when I don’t really want to ... I sit down at this computer and come up with an idea that might turn into yet another column.

I’m holding the reins — not nearly so tightly as I used to, but nevertheless, I’m in charge of these words and the need to give you another Saturday column. I’m in the gate, and the bell has rung. Ultimately, this race is my own, and there are no other riders on the track today. I’ll give it my all. While I don’t race at full speed anymore, I’ll trot through this column and ultimately look for the finish line. It’s what I do ... as the yearning for the look of wild abandon urges me onward.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

The other day, my family and I decided that we would go all out and experience a special night.

My wife didn’t feel like cooking, and she also didn’t feel like eating either of the two dishes that I know how to make. (That would be cheesy scrambled eggs with cut up hot dogs and pecan pie for those of you playing along at home.) So we, myself, my wife and daughter, decided to get dressed up and go out to eat at the fanciest, swankiest restaurant that we could all agree upon.

Now when I say that we were going out, what I actually meant to say was that I was going to have to go out, pick up the meal and bring it back home.

And when I said we were going to be dressed up, I meant to say that my wife said that I had to wear pants when I picked up the order. I wanted to point out to her that the sign on the door at the restaurant only talks about shirts and shoes to receive service — pants are never mentioned. But I kept my mouth shut because I didn’t want to ruin our special night.

And when I said “fanciest, swankiest restaurant,” I may have been a bit misleading. The restaurant is actually a local gas station that also serves food. However, we did order the most exotic dish that is on the menu — taco pizza.

Before this grand evening of living beyond excess could begin, we had to call in the order for this five-star meal. My wife walked across the kitchen and began looking for the menu to the aforementioned gas station/eatery. It was not in its usual spot which is clamped in a bright yellow, magnetized clip that is located just below our 2016 dog picture calendar that is held up by a translucent blue clip magnet on our freezer door. With no menu, our fine din-

Fine dining Greg Wallace COMMENTARY ing plans were up in the air.

My wife then said those two dreaded words that any husband hates to hear. “Uh-oh,” she said quietly under her breath. Through all of the commotion, I could tell that the situation had dramatically escalated from a little bit bad to just a little bit worse.

“What is it? What’s wrong?” I pleaded with her to tell me. She explained that sometimes when I open the freezer door rapidly in order to get to my personal stash of lime-green Freeze Pops, the menu tends to slide out of the confines of the magnetic clip and land in between the side of the freezer and the kitchen wall. Oh the horror.

We got a flashlight and shone it in the crevasse between the appliance and the orange sherbet-colored wall. There it was, about halfway back, taunting us, just out of the reach of my chiseled, beefy, well-muscled forearms. I think that I heard the dogs on the calendar laughing at me.

I grabbed a nearby flyswatter and angled it in to attempt to pull the 8 1/2-by-11 inch sheet of paper out. But alas, the flyswatter had too much flex in it, and I couldn’t get enough pressure on the paper to pull it out. I then got a second flyswatter thinking that I could possibly use them like tongs to pull the menu out. That didn’t work either, and I couldn’t help but ponder, “Gee, we must have a lot of flies.”

My wife then had the brilliant idea to put a piece of tape on the

end of one of the flyswatters, and I could then use the adhesive power of the tape to stick to the paper. At that moment, I realized that I was possibly married to the smartest woman in the world. I applied the tape to the swatter and proceeded to work my magic. I could practically taste the Doritos on the pizza.

Apparently either the tape or the flyswatter, or possibly both, were defective in some way because it just didn’t work out. It was in no way my fault, but I should probably mention that we now have a piece of tape stuck to side of our freezer just in case future archaeologists wonder how it got there.

I was at the end of my rope. In my starvation-addled frame of mind, I couldn’t think clearly. But then my wife had another brainstorm. She asked, “What about the yardstick?”

Have I mentioned that she’s a genius? In all of the hubbub, I had completely forgotten about the old reliable Heinold Hog Market wooden yardstick that is kept in the corner of our back porch.

When I say yardstick, it’s actually 4 feet long. I don’t know why. It has been used to fish things out from underneath and beside appliances for as long as I can remember.

Ironically, I don’t ever recall using it to actually measure anything.

I am happy to report that after finding the proper tool for the job, we were able to retrieve the wayward menu. It wasn’t long before I was headed toward the gas station to procure our meal and in my celebratory mood, I even purchased some vintage bottles for us to drink from. A Country Time Lemonade and a couple of Dr. Peppers.

All in all, it turned out to be a fine evening. Even with the pants.

You can contact Greg Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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Film — The next Richard Widmark Wednesday film screening to be April 13 at the Princeton Public Library. See Page 7A.

Famed short stories brought to life in Widmark library film PRINCETON — The next Widmark Wednesday movie finds Princeton’s own Richard Widmark as one of a dozen Hollywood stars who bring five tales by a famous American short story author to life.

The film will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, at the Princeton Public Library. Admission is

free.

In the 1952 American anthology film, Widmark’s character is suspected of committing a murder.

However, the detective working the case, a friend of the suspect, struggles with his conscience to make the arrest.

The final Widmark Wednesday movie in the spring series is

scheduled for May 11.

Widmark, an Academy Award nominee who graduated from Princeton High School in 1932, acted in 72 movies from 1947 until 1991. He died in 2008.

The library has a collection of more than 50 Widmark movies that patrons can check out and view at home.

Deadline nearing for Swan-Eickmeier Scholarship applications PRINCETON — The deadline is nearing for submitting applications for the Princeton Rotary Club 2016 Swan-Eickmeier Scholarship. Applications must be received by Friday, April 15.

Two $1,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded to PHS graduating seniors pursuing a two-year or four-year college degree. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to students in one installment following high school

graduation. The criteria for students applying for a scholarship will include being enrolled at PHS at least one academic year prior to graduation, the intent to complete a college degree, and enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. The scholarship funds must be applied directly to tuition, room and board, fees, and/or books/media.

Selection will be based on the candidate’s academic achieve-

‘Concert for a Cause’ PRINCETON — A benefit concert for the Curt Dugosh/Janet Turpen family who lost their home to a tragic fire on Dec. 17, 2015, will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium at Princeton High School.

Performing groups will be from the Princeton High School Music Department, including the JV Choir,

Concert Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Ladies Ensemble and Concert Band. The special guest will be the VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, (Jazz Band, Chorale).

Admission is a free will donation with all proceeds going to the family. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation to the family, send it to PHS in care of Emily Moats.

BCRTA will meet April 21 in Princeton PRINCETON — Harlan Ehmen, president of the Bureau County Retired Teachers Association (BCRTA), invites all retired teachers living in Bureau County to attend the first spring meeting of the BCRTA which will begin with a catered luncheon prepared

by Poor Boys’ Catering of Princeton for a nominal cost of $11 per person at noon Thursday, April 21, at the Princeton Public Library. Dues for 2016, which are $10, will be will be collected.

The program for the meeting will be presented at approximately 12:30 p.m. by David Davison, president of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. Participants

may attend either the luncheon and the program, or just the program. Spouses are always welcome; members may also invite a former teaching colleague to attend as well.

Reservations for the luncheon/program are requested by Monday, April 18, by calling Alice Ehmen at 815-638-2387 or via email to ehmenah@gmail.com, or by calling Connie Espel at 815-303-8982 or via email to cespel@ivnet. com.

To view news of state matters affecting retired teachers and/ or to read the BCRTA fall newsletter, visit the IRTA website at www.IRTAonline.org.

To view the newsletter, click on Bureau County.

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ment, extracurricular and community activities, letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay about how Rotary service and ideals will play a role in their life.

Applications are available from the PHS guidance office and must be submitted no later than Friday, April 15.

They must be mailed to the Princeton Elementary School Administrative Office. Information is provided in the application.

‘Eat Well, Spend Less’ class on April 28 SPRING VALLEY — National Money Smart Week is April 23-30. According to the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, the average family of four spends as much as $1,301.50 a month on groceries and associated food cost. Households of two persons spend approximately $780.50 on monthly food costs.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer “Eat Well, Spend Less” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April

28, at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 215 E. Cleveland St. In Spring Valley. Participants will learn how to maximize food dollars, stock a healthy pantry, plan for healthy meals and use leftovers. They will enjoy a healthy, budget friendly recipe in class.

Advance registration is required by Monday, April 25, by calling the Extension office at 815-224-0889. There is suggested donation of $3 per person for material fees.

CWU will sponsor scholarships PRINCETON — Church Women United of the Princeton area will sponsor three one-time, non-renewable scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.

These three Shirley and Dale Espel Memorial Scholarships are presented annually to three high school graduating seniors who reside within Bureau County. Award criteria will be:

leadership, community service, academic achievement, demonstrated Christian service and spirit of initiative.

Applications are available from the guidance departments of Bureau County high schools.

Completed applications must be returned by Friday, April 15, to: The Closet, 2026 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356.

‘Cooking from your Cabinet’ class on April 14 Registration is due April 11 HENRY — A “Cooking from your Cabinet” class will be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. In Henry.

University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will provide the tools to be successful and make dinner from what’s in your cabinet.

She will cover basic staples,

how to check expiration dates and substitutions to make a delicious meal. Participants can enjoy a healthy recipe using ChooseMyPlate that they will be able prepare from what’s on hand in their cabinet.

Advance registration is required by Monday, April 11. To register, call the extension office at 815-2240889. There is a $3 material fee.

Artwork — Hall High School senior Christian Heiden will have his artwork, along with other Hall students, on display. See Page 8A.

Community Notes sharing what they have Country breakfast be learned about energy. This is a free event for all ages. fundraiser Home Depot has donated

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, by calling 815-646-4037 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.

Library celebration OHIO — The public is invited to join the Ohio Public Library the week of April 11-16 as they celebrate National Library Week.

Then, on Saturday, April 16, they will have an early Earth Day celebration at 10 a.m. as they learn about Earth Day and then follow that up with some seed planting for participants’ own gardens.

VFW meeting SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley VFW Post 3666 will meet at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, at the library in Spring Valley.

Legion meeting SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley American Legion Post 182 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Angelo’s.

Sausage sale OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will accept orders for its fourth annual sausage sale April 11-20 in the Ohio School office. Bulk or link sausage and bacon will be available. Order forms are available in the school office and at the Ohio Public Library. Money will be collected at the time of the order, with checks payable to Ohio Booster Club.

Delivery will be at 3:10 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27, in the school auditorium.

Ladd Energy Fair LADD — Ladd students will host an Energy Fair in their school cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The students have been part of a grant program titled ESP, Energizing Student Potential, sponsored by the NEED, National Energy Education Development. Students will

energy-efficient light bulbs to be given away, and there will be energy mix to eat.

Library activities announced WYANET — The Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Township Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program, “Container Gardens,” will be presented by Darlene Ray, Master Gardener with the University of Illinois Extension Office, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14.

She has been a Master Gardener for about 13 years, but has always loved to garden. She will bestow her knowledge of gardening in all sorts of containers. She will also discuss the pros and cons of buying plants locally. Refreshments will be served after the program.

The library’s computer class continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month through May. Dorene Stalter will answer any and all (most) computer questions. The computer classes start at 1 p.m.

Quilt raffle PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Music Boosters are sponsoring a quilt raffle as a fundraiser. The quilt pattern is “Diamond Double” and is done in black, white and royal blue fabric. The quilt measures 75 inches by 65 inches. Profits from the raffle will benefit the band and choir programs at Princeton High School. For tickets, contact any PHS Music Booster member or the following board members: Dawn Rudolph at 815-7193019, Linnea Campbell at 815-875-1635 or Lori Biggs at 815-878-5639.

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 third-place teams. To register a team, call Brian Chasteen at 815993-3032, 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.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Saturday, April 9, to Jodi Nelson.

Hope you have a great day.

• Happy birthday on Saturday, April 9, to Robert DeShane.

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Births Announced Nelson Danny and Rachel (Lansky) Nelson of Wyanet are the parents of a daughter, Sadie Elizabeth, born March 28 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Karen Lansky of Oswego. Paternal grandparents are Wanda Nelson of Princeton and the late Tom Nelson.

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At last summer’s Artisans and Strawberry Festival in Tiskilwa, Norma Joiner (left) and Sandie Friel enjoyed the framed photograph of David Horst. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 4, on the Museum on Main’s lawn.

Calling all artists TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Historical Society and Plow Creek Farm will co-sponsor Tiskilwa’s annual Artisans and Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4.

There will be artwork and craft dis-

plays, fresh strawberries and other food for purchase, a painting table for children, live music, a face painting booth and other activities, all hosted on the shady lawn of the Museum on Main.

Artists and artisans interested in displaying and/or selling their work should contact Jan Lohaus by calling 815-437-2142 or by email to janloh2@ gmail.com. There is no fee for artists to participate.

Preschool screening planned in DePue 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 815-447-2121, extension 218.

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Artwork will be on display Hall High School senior Christian Heiden received a special Ribbon of Merit on his cardboard relief of artist Salvador Dali at Illinois Valley Community College’s high school art exhibit. His artwork, along with numerous others by Hall art students, will be on display at the TRAC Art Festival on Friday, April 15, at Hall High School. The artwork from 12 other schools will be open to the public from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

BVHS to hold Quarter Mania fundraiser MANLIUS — Ping pong balls rattling in a cage, bidders waving fans, tables of friends breaking out in applause and laughter — these are some of the sights and sounds of a Quarter Mania fundraising event.

On Friday, April 15, Bureau Valley High School will host such an event to raise money for Renaissance, the school’s incentive program. Food will be available and doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. to shop the vendors. The quarter auction will begin at 6:30 p.m.

More than 20 local businesses contribute to the success of the evening event.

Each vendor brings two items for the auction, and can also bring other items to display or sell at the event.

Vendors include Artwork by LVH, Empire Etc. Crochet

by Olivia, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi Jewelry, Crafts by Michelle, Essential Oils, Perfectly Posh, Walnut House Gardens & Greens, Mary Kay, Susan Harkness - Gifts & More, Longaberger, Plex-

us, Younique, Zila, Premier Feeds, Life Long Memories, Your Inspiration at Home, Signature Home Styles, Culvers, Touchstone Crystal, Thrive, Hidden Lake Golf Course, Wyaton Hills Golf Course, Z-Best, Disaster Shack, Spoons and more.

People buy bidding numbers, and as items are put up for auction, they bid to win them by placing one to four quarters in the container on their table. A winning number is drawn from the cage, if that person bid, then they win the merchandise.

Numbers will be drawn until a winner is found. Bidding numbers sell for $5 for one, $8 for two or $10 for three.

The Bureau Valley Renaissance Program was created three years ago and functions in the school to promote positive behavior, academic success and school pride. It recognizes students who work hard and continually do their best. The group is led by a council of 24 high school students.

“We do all kinds of things throughout the year,” said

Brozak participates in expo

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Renaissance members Alex Peck, Madalynn McFadden and Chelsea Higgins welcomed people at the last Quarter Mania event.

Chase Gripp, Renaissance Program member. “We give out free BV T-shirts, have breakfasts to honor students of the month, take a field trip to the bowling alley and movie theater every semester, which is a lot of fun.”

Renaissance also recognizes students and staff birthdays, distributes incentive reward cards for achievement in the classroom and much more. The group leaders meet several times a month to develop and implement programming ideas.

For more information on

Quarter Mania, or on the Renaissance program, email tboyle@bureauvalley.net or visit the group’s Facebook page.

EAST PEORIA — Students in ICC’s Health Careers programs volunteered their time assisting ICC program directors in real-world health careers simulations for area high school students at the fourth annual Health Careers Expo, held March 15 at the Jump Trading Center in Peoria.

Rebecca Brozak of Henry participated with ICC’s Surgical Technologist program.

The Expo, now in its fourth year and the product of a collaboration among ICC, Jump Trading, OSF Medical Center, Pekin Hospital and UnityPoint Health Methodist/Proctor, showcases for local high school students the opportunities for high-skilled, high-wage careers that are available in the health industry.

High school participants were assigned groups and rotated through simulation labs to see first-hand how professionals take care of patient needs and hear from local educators, professionals and students about their own experiences and health careers paths.

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BV’s Tiana Kennedy and Hall’s Kaelyn Hamalle make the curve at Rathje Track at Princeton Thursday.

Hamalle took first and Kennedy was second in the 400. The Storm won the Howard-Monier Invite for the sixth straight year.

Storm continue streak in Howard-Monier Invite

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PRINCETON — The Bureau Valley girls and victories at the Howard-Monier Invitational are becoming like peanut butter and jelly as the two are becoming synonymous with each other.

Over the last six years the Storm has asserted its dominance on the field of teams at the meet, winning its sixth title in a row Thursday, April 7, at Rathje Track.

“On a cold day, our kids stepped up and didn’t complain about the weath-

er. Our senior leadership stepped in and made sure our heads were where they needed to be, and the kids came away with a victory in our first outdoor meet this year,” BV coach Dale Donner said. “When you come to a meet like this, you hear a lot of kids complaining about the cold and I didn’t hear that from our girls at all. It just shows that they are focused and aren’t going to let those things factor in to how they approach the meet.”

The sixth title in the chain of BV victories came against a field of Three Rivers Ath-

letic Conference foes, save for Peoria Christian, and was the definition of a team victory as the Storm only recorded two first-place victories on the day.

“We take pride in this being our sixth title. Not everyone is from the county because there are a few teams here from outside of the county, but it’s almost like a county meet for us, and we always strive to be the best in the area,” Donner said.

The Storm dominated the sprints as junior Tiana Ken-

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Baseball: Princeton 7, St. Bede 4

Tigers warm up quickly at St. Bede

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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St. Bede third baseman Brooke Tonozzi lays out for a short pop up at home Thursday against Princeton. The Lady Bruins won 6-5 in eight innings.

Softball: St. Bede 6, Princeton 5 (8 innings)

Morrow, Draper deliver for Lady Bruins

By Kevin Hieronymus

throw. I knew we had to get a hit. I hadn’t hit very well the whole game khieronymus@bcrnews.com and I got up there and just did it,” PERU — Gabbie Morrow was Morrow said.

“Gabbie was struggling a little looking for a chance for redemption when she stepped up to the plate bit early in the year. She’s made a couple errors on defense. It with two outs and the winwas nice to see her succeed ning run just 60 feet away in tonight. Maybe that will carry the bottom of the eighth-inover to her defense and we’ll ning Thursday, April 7, get her going,” SBA coach Rob against Princeton.

Ruppert said.

The game was extended Morrow said it was a big to extra innings when the win for the Lady Bruins, who Tigresses scored the tying have struggled of late. run on an ill-advised throw Gabbie “We haven’t been playing

by Morrow in the top of the very well the past two games seventh inning.

Morrow so getting one win under our With that throw weighing belt, that felt pretty good,” heavily on her mind, MorMorrow said. row delivered a walk-off, Draper, who recently game-winning hit up the signed to play softball for middle to score teammate Reinhardt University, got the Emily Draper to lift the Lady winning rally started by drawBruins to a 6-5 win over the ing a two-out walk off PHS rival Tigresses. pitcher Alissa Holmbeck. She “My hit was a little bit out Emily promptly stole second and of my doing poorly on that Draper

took third on a wild pitch with Morrow at-bat.

“I knew Gabbie would hit so I could score,” Draper said. “It feels great. I’m proud of my teammates and how hard they worked.”

“I’ve said this all along, as Emily Draper goes, our team will go this year. She’s got some talents,” Ruppert said.

The Lady Bruins (2-3, 1-2) drew first blood with four runs in the third.

Dominque Schupp singled and beat the throw on a fielder’s choice on a bunt by Morrow. Maggie Sons followed with a two-run triple to left-center and scored on a sac fly to left field by SBA pitcher Brianna Lau. “We had our heads up and were ready to hit. We haven’t had a game in a week or so and just wanted to play,” Draper said.

Princeton got one run back in the fourth with a lead-off hit by Madison Menzel, who came around to

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PERU — The Princeton Tigers made up for lost time with a 7-4 win at St. Bede Thursday, April 7.

The Tigers (4-1, 1-1) hadn’t played for a week, canceling four straight dates (5 games) due to the weather and got their bats warmed up early with a three-run first inning.

Tanner Kuhne and Levi Bates had back-to-back ground-rule doubles that went through the rightfield fence. Jett Wedekind then got one up into the jet stream for a two-run shot to make it 3-0.

It was one of those moments, Wedekind said, when you hit the ball on the sweet spot and don’t feel it come off the bat at all.

“I had a feeling it was out when it came off the bat,” he said. “I’ve been seeing the ball very good in the

cage and I just took that to the game with me.”

The Tiger catcher said it was great to get back on the field and it’s been frustrating with all the games being canceled.

“The cold didn’t have much effect on hitting during the game. Both teams were making contact a lot,” said Wedekind, who sported a near full face cover underneath his helmet and mask.

The Bruins answered right back with four runs, all unearned, in the bottom of the first on two hits, aided by three Princeton errors to take a 4-3 lead. Josh Sapp and Braidy Shipp helped the cause with back-to-back hits.

The score remained 4-3 until the fourth inning when PHS scored two on a double by Skye Behrends and a single by Garrett Allen to go up 5-4.

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Princeton senior ace Jake Reinhardt came on in the seventh inning to save the Tigers’ 7-4 win at St. Bede Thursday.

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Hall senior Caitlyn Jablonski takes the baton from freshman teammate Gertie Savitch Thursday at Princeton.

Storm From Page 9A nedy had one of only two first-place finishes for the Storm with a time of 13.65 in the 100-meter dash.

Kennedy then turned in a second-place performance in the 200 behind teammate Marissa Mungia (28.88) with a time of 29.08. Kennedy also placed second behind Hall junior Kaelyn Hamalle (1:03.38) in the 400 with a time of 1:03.77.

“We only had the one first-place victory and were able to edge out Hall and Amboy who are both good teams. They were a little nicked up and we were close with Hall for a while, but I knew we had a little edge on Hall because of how we performed in the shot put and discus so we just had to maintain the pace we were going and I knew we’d be alright,” Donner said.

Hall junior Madi Quinn played a big role in the second-place finish by the Lady Devils, grabbing first-place victories in the 100-meter dash (13.92), 100-meter high hurdles (16.86) and also setting a meet record in the pole vault with a vault of 10-6.

“With the cold I’m really glad that everything turned out the way it did. I probably could have done better if the weather was nicer, but I’m happy with the outcome of today’s meet. We have a larger team this year and that will help with meets like this when we can get extra points,” Quinn said. “I’ve been consistent with vaulting 10-06 this year and I’m excited to start vaulting higher and making better scores as the season goes on.“ Amboy-LaMoille can credit its thirdplace finish with its success in the relays and distance departments as they placed first in 3 of 4 relays.

The Amboy-LaMoille 4x100 team consisting of sophomore Cassidy Corcoran, senior Kaitlin Boers, junior Katelynn Pankhurst and senior Erika Zimmerlein set a meet record with a time of 52.81.

Junior Megan Grady cleaned up in the dis-

GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School will host the fifth annual lllinois Valley All-Star Games Saturday, April 9.

The event consists of senior players from around Illinois Valley.

The girls will tip off at 5:30 p.m. at R.M. Germano Gymnasium with a 3-point contest and boys game to follow.

The local talents of Ivy Rhodes of Princeton, Amanda Scheri of Hall, Hanna Bima and Julia Pohar of St. Bede and Marisol Rios of DePue will come together for the Class A North girls.

They will be joined by Odette Garza of Mendota, Madison Held, Quincy Weber and Abbie Senica of L-P and Caroline Downey of Henry. Hollis Vickery of L-P will be their coach.

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Drew Pullam of Hall, who averaged a double-double (17.7 ppg, 11.3 ppg) this year for the Red Devils, suits up for the North boys with teammate Chris Ballerini and Jake Reinhardt of Princeton, Andrew Pyszka of St. Bede and Ramon Puga of DePue. They will joined by a quartet of L-P Cavs in Brady Huebbe, Christian Soderholm, Ryan Atilano and Isaiah Tubbs, all of 3A regional champ L-P, along with Mason Marquis of Mendota. L-P’s James Cherveny will serve as the North coach.

Tori Smoode of Putnam County returns to her home court for the South girls. Teammates will be Ashley Van Weeldon and Haley Hoekstra of Flanagan-Cornell, Brooke Klendworth of Fieldcrest, Shelby Fulk of El Paso-Gridley and Madison Gerdes, Kaitlyn Gastman, Madge Sullivan and Olivia Rossman of

Roanoke-Benson. Mitch Neally of Fieldcrest will be the South coach.

Alec Veverka, a 1,000point scorer for PC, makes an encore performance for the home fans for the South boys. He will be joined by Keegan Bertsche (21.8 ppg), Jonathon Barth (15.3 ppg) and Austin Dutko of 1A sectional finalist Flanagan-Cornell, and their coach, Brian Yoder.

Other South All-Stars are Isaac Gassman (18 ppg) and Keating Rombach of Ottawa, Drew Barth of Fieldcrest, Ryan Fehr of Roanoke-Benson and Ethan Zulz of Lowpoint-Washburn.

Notes: The North girls won the first meeting in 2012 and last year’s 61-56 to even the series standings. The boys games have taken an even-odd pattern with the North winning in 2013 and 2015.

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Princeton’s Brianna Legner and St. Bede’s Annie Needs race to the end in relays Thursday at Princeton. tance runs with victories in the 1600 (5:52) and 3200 (12:24).

PHS senior Hailey Schultz turned in a long jump of 16-1 3/4 to surpass freshman teammate Kendra Cain’s second-place jump of 15-7 1/2. Taylor Hall gained second for PHS in the discus (87-0).

Despite coming up short with victories in their home meet, Princeton coach Patrick Hodge sees positives in his team’s fourth-place finish in a field of seven teams.

“I was pleased with our performances.

We got season bests in all of our relays and competed very well,” Hodge said. “Hailey was able to pull out a victory on her last jump in the long jump, which is always exciting.”

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Hunter Galassi and Rena Barroso had back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the seventh inning to propel the Lady Devils to a 4-3 victory over Erie/Prophetstown Thursday, April 7, in Spring Valley.

Galassi hit an 0-2 pitch to the left-center gap. Barroso followed with a double down the left field line to score Galassi and courtesy runner Tori Coble from third.

Galassi finished with two hits with Luciano Mautino adding an RBI triple. Winning pitcher Adriana Pikula scattered six hits and five walks while allowing one earned run.

Hiawatha 5-6, LaMoille/ Ohio 3-5: Thursday proved to be a good day to play two, with the Lady Lions and Hawks scheduling a doubleheader with the inclement weather forecast threatening Friday’s game. They played two close games at LaMoille with the visiting Hawks

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sweeping the Little Ten Conference action 5-3 and 6-5.

Riley Johnson went 2-3 with a stolen base in the opener. L-O pitcher Rae Schultz fanned three over five innings.

Maddi Deery hit a home run to give the Lady Lions the lead, but costly errors allowed Hiawatha to win in the final innings. Deery took the loss in the circle.

Baseball Hall 4, Seneca 3: The Red Devils turned a 4-3 lead over to Ty Rybarczyk, and he made it stand up with three scoreless innings in relief with four strikeouts to pick up the save Wednesday, April 6, at Kirby Park. Jake Merkel tossed the first four innings for the win.

Merkel went 3-3 at the late with an RBI. Rybarczyk added two hits atop the Hall lineup as did Jim DeAngelo.

Brennan Yuvan (1-3) and Brant Vanaman added RBIs. Erie/Prophetstown 5, Hall 4: The Panthers scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh inning to defeat

the Red Devils on its home field Thursday. E-P scored three runs in the fifth inning before Hall rallied for two in the home half of the fifth to tie the game at 4.

Cam McDonald went 4-4 for the Red Devils. Merkel (1-4) and Sangston, the losing pitcher, had RBI hits.

LaMoille/Ohio 1-8, Hiawatha 4-3: The Lions won the back end of a Little Ten Conference doubleheader 8-3 Thursday at LaMoille.

Both were five-inning contests.

Winning pitcher Chase Billhorn (4 strikeouts, 5 innings) helped himself at the plate by going 2-3 with an RBI. Trevor Perry (2 RBIs) and Dominic Moore (double, RBI) had three hits, and Clay Sundberg went 2-3 with an RBI. Sundberg had the lone RBI for the Lions in the opening 4-1 loss. Moore went 2-3 with a triple, and Billhorn went 2-2 with a double.

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two-out RBI single in the sixth, and Behrends added another in the seventh for the 7-4 victory.

The Bruins threatened in the bottom of the seventh, drawing two walks with one out off reliever Levi Bates. Tiger ace Jake Reinhardt came in from shortstop to put out the fire, striking out Shipp before popping up Bryant Eustice to end the game.

Booker said he was afraid of the Tigers having an ace in the hole like Reinhardt.

“I was hoping that wasn’t going to happen,” Booker said. “He’s a good one They’ve got some good athletes on that team. They’re going to be at the top challenging for a conference championship. We just hope by May we’re going to be playing with guys like that.”

Senior Tanner Kuhne pitched six strong innings for the win, giving up five hits and just one earned run. PHS pitching coach Wick Warren said Kuhne stepped up strong, withstanding the four unearned runs in the first.

Warren noted it was a huge win for the Tigers, defeating a quality program like St. Bede.

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score on a sac fly by Lexee Camp to center.

The Tigresses scored another run in the fifth and could have had more had it not been for Draper’s glove work in center field. She snagged a sinking liner off the bat of lead-off batter Miranda Sorensen for a snow cone diving catch. The next two batters, Olivia Vergamini and Julia Bauer, hit safely ahead of a sac fly to center

by Jaimee Ciesielski.

“She doesn’t make that catch, maybe it’s a different game,” Ruppert said.

“We work on our outfield

play all the time. Coach (Mike) Stariha works with them constantly, different drills. On a day like this with the wind blowing, you’ve got to use them all.”

Draper said she got a good read on the ball and knew she could get it.

Sons hit a one-out double in the fifth, stole third and scored on an RBI hit

by Brooke Tonozzi to put the Lady Bruins up 5-2.

After scoring one in the sixth, the Tigresses (2-4, 0-2) plated two to tie the game in the seventh.

Camp hit another sac fly to center to plate Menzel, and Morrow overthrew third base trying to catch Holmbeck, who raced home with the tying run.

Scoreboard Baseball

At St. Bede Princeton 000 111 2 - 5 6 2 St. Bede 400 000 0 - 4 5 2 WP: Kuhne. LP: Bartley. Sv: Reinhardt.

SBA: Bartley (5 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 K, 2 BB), Sapp (2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 K, 1 BB). Szczepaniak (0-4, R), Bartley (0-2, R), Plankenhorn (1-3, R), Sapp (2-2, R), Shipp (1-3), Eustice (0-4), Schupp (2-3 Bernarbei (0-2), Clendenen (0-3).

PHS: Kuhne (6 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 2 K, 5 BB), Bates (0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB), Ja. Reinhardt (0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1K). Jo. Reinhardt (1-3), Kuhne (1-4, 2B, R), Ja. Reinhardt (2-4, R), Bates (1-4, 2B, R), Wedekind (1-4, HR, R, 2 RBI), Behrends (2-3, 2 R, 2B, RBI), Salazar (0-3, sac), Allen (1-3, R), Robbins (0-1, sac).

At Spring Valley Seneca 101 100 0 - 3 6 0 Hall 011 200 x - 4 9 1 WP: Merkel. LP: Hogue.

SENECA: Simon (1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1

ER, 1 K), Hogue (4.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 K). Hitting: Applebee (1 hit, RBI), Harty (1 hit, HR, RBI).

HALL: Merkel (4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 K), Rybarczk (Sv, 3 IP, 1 H, 4 K). Hitting: Rybarczk (2-3, 2B, R), McDonald (0-3), Merkel (3-3, RBI), Sangston (1-3, 2B, R), Vanaman (0-2, RBI), DeAngelo (2-3, 2 R), Pullam (0-3), Yuvan (1-3, RBI), Resetich (0-2).

At Spring Valley Erie-Prophetstown 001 130 1 - 5 9 4 Hall 001 120 x - 4 7 2 WP: Howelle. LP: Vanaman.

E-P: Orman (5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 K, 2 BB), Howell (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB).

Hitting: Todd (2-3), Chandler (1-4, 2 RBI).

HALL: Sangston (5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 K, 2 BB), Vanaman (2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 6 K, 4 BB). Hitting: Rybarczk (1-3, R), McDonald (4-4, R), Merkel (1-4, R, RBI), Sangston (0-3, RBI), Vanaman (0-4), DeAngelo (1-1, R), Pullam (0-3), Yuvan (0-3), Resetich (0-2).

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PHS coach Alyssa Rose was happy to see the Tigresses battle back and said it was their best game of the year.

“That was exciting. We hit the ball when we needed to and that worked,” she said. “We started reading the pitcher a little bit, seeing what she was throwing. We shortened up our swing. Lot of my girls were having longer swings and we shortened up going for base hits and that’s what we got.”

Schupp led the Lady Bruins with three hits and Sons, Draper and Maty Nowakowski added two apiece.

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At St. Bede Princeton 000 111 20 - 5 6 2 St. Bede 004 010 01 - 6 13 2 WP: Lau. LP: Holmbeck.

PHS (2-4, 0-2): Holmbeck (7.2 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 4 K). Ciesielski SS (0-3, SF, RBI), Menzel (1-4, 2 R), Holmbeck P (1-4, R), Oeder 1B (0-3), Camp RF (1-2, R, 2 SF, 2 RBI), Jensen C (1-4), Sorenson 3B (0-3), Vergamini CF (1-4, R), Bauer LF (1-3).

SBA (2-3, 1-2): Lau (8 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K). Draper CF (2-4, 2 R, SB), Morrow 2B (1-5, R, RBI), Sons SS (2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI), Lau P (1-3, SF, RBI), Tonozzi 3B (1-4, RBI), Nowakowski C (2-4, 2B), Rossman 1B (0-2), Knecht 1B (1-2), Pohar LF (0-3), Schupp DP (3-3, R), Edwall RF (0-0).

At Spring Valley Erie-Prophetstown 100 200 0 - 3 6 3 Hall 100 000 3 - 4 5 5 HALL (5-3, 3-1): WP - Pikula (7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 K, 5 BB. Hitting - Mautino (1-3, R, 3B, RBI), Galassi (2-3, 2B, RBI), Barroso (1-4, 2B, 2 RBI).

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Send resume to fax #: 866-811-5248, email: steve.stoller@ macongc.com or mail to: 201 Bonita Avenue, Bradford IL 61421. 309-897-8216 OFFICE MANAGER/ BOOKKEEPER Full-time, great benefits, Quickbooks experience preferred. Send resume to: "Office Manager Ad" PO Box 280, Walnut, IL 61376 SALES ASSOCIATE Part-time position with flexible hours. We are looking for a reliable, professional and outgoing person to schedule appointments and support our sales reps. Hourly rate plus commissions. Please send resume & references to: monitorproductions@ msn.com

229 • Professional/ Clerical ACCOUNTANT Mid-sized US division of Italian industrial products manufacturer seeks experienced Accountant.

Italvibras USA opened its doors in Princeton IL in 2011 and has enjoyed great success over the last 5 years. This Fulltime position reports directly to the local General Manager. The ideal candidate will have 10 plus years of accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment. They should be self-assured and self-sufficient. Primary responsibilities include: outside payroll processing, Accounts Payable entry and disbursement, Expense Report management, Customer Credit Management, Customer Invoicing, Cash Receipts, Standard Costing Review and Intercompany Inventory Purchases. Additional responsibilities include: assisting outside consultants with special projects, monthend reporting and yearend audit. In short, you will be a one person accounting department. Final responsibilities will be determined by experience and demonstrated knowledge. Experience with Windows-based accounting systems and Microsoft Office products is a must.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP products is a huge plus. Competitive pay and benefits package commensurate with experience. To apply email: bradleyr@ italvibrasusa.com

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229 • Professional/ Clerical TEMPORARY OFFICE POSITION. Office position open through September/October 2016. Please send resume & letter of interest to: PO Box 677, Walnut, IL 61376

230 • Work Wanted HOME CLEANING (Queen of Clean) Princeton residents. No job too small/too large.

Dependable & honest.

References upon request.

Call Joan 561-376-8190 Wanted: LAWNS TO MOW Commercial or residential.

Fully insured.

Call 815-303-9665

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

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

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

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

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

434 • Miscellaneous Sales 25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Countyline (TSC) Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461

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

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

441 • Wanted to Buy

450 • Under $1000

WANTED TO BUY: Old leather bound books and old comic books.

Call 815-481-4922

(3) Prom dresses: size 2 turquoise print; size 6-8 hot pink; size 8 purple. $125 each. Worn once.

815-303-4970 text/call

446 • Farm Products 36 Grass Waterway round Hay Bales for $50/bale & 15 Wheat Straw, round bale,s for $35/bale.

All bales have been stored under roof. If interested call 815-878-7392

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!

150 license plates for IL & MI, 1- IA, $200/offer; 3 Lady Bicycles $25 each; walnut table, 2'x4', $20.

Call 815-546-2677 2 used Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires. Size 225/60 R16 with over 1/2 of the tread remaining. $50 for the pair. 815-915-7554 25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Countyline (TSC).

Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461 Countyline (TSC) 25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461

AUTOMOTIVE & LIGHT DUTY TRUCK TECHNICIAN Turpin Chevrolet in Geneseo has an opening for a Technician. GM training is a plus but not necessary. We offer an excellent work environment with competitive wages and benefits.

Please call Tom at:

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450 • Under $1000

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

Call 815-646-6665

Aluminum canoe, 17', $275; small trailer (open) $110; Mr Heater gas garage heater, $70.

Call 815-878-9915

DIETARY AIDE Heritage Health of Walnut is seeking Dietary Aides for our food service department. We currently have part time openings on the day and evening shifts. Previous experience & Sanitation Certificate preferred, but not required. We offer a great wage, a wonderful team to work with, plus much more!

Please apply in person or send resume to:

Heritage Health

308 S. Second Street, Walnut, IL 61376

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SUMMER HELP WANTED DuPont Pioneer Research Center

Who:

Adults & College/High School Students (age 16+ preferred) What: Pollinating Corn & more When: July - mid August Where: DuPont Pioneer Research Center 2 miles N of Princeton on IL Hwy 26 Why?: • Competitive wages • Earn good money while working just a fraction of the summer • Attendance bonus offered Contact by June 1: Jane Holmbeck jane.holmbeck@pioneer.com 815-875-6523, Ext. 110

309-944-2173

or email your resume/information to:

turpins@geneseo.net.

All inquiries are kept confidential

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS Call us to find out how we can help. 815-875-4461

PART-TIME RADIO OPERATOR The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of part-time Radio Operator. Duties include but are not limited to performing a variety of clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching calls for law enforcement agencies. Good communication skills are necessary. Other duties include monitoring and assisting in the secure and safe operation of the Bureau County Correctional Facility.

Candidates must be: • 21 years of age or older • Willing to work holidays, nights and weekends • Able to learn and apply new skills, adapt and perform under stress • Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. • Able to operate standard office equipment, computers, and perform data entry Prior experience is beneficial, but not necessary.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background investigation and mandatory drug testing. The starting salary is $15.00 per hour and does not include benefits.

Applications may be picked up at the Bureau County Sheriff Office 700 South Main Street, Room 208 or the Bureau County Jail 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL

INDEPENDENT CONTRACT BUNDLE HAULER The Bureau County Republican is looking for a driver to deliver carrier, store and news rack bundles. Late night/early morning delivery Monday, Wednesday & Friday nights.

A dependable car and proof of insurance is required. Must pass MVR check.

For more information, please call Tom Long, District Manager (815) 875-4461, Ext. 6350

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460 • Garage Sales

Flexsteel couch, floral multi, $200. antique secretarial desk $250; antique walnut drop leaf table, $250. 815-339-2141

PRINCETON 325 West Peru Street. Saturday, Sunday, April 9 & 10; 9am-4pm.

Indoor/Outdoor MOVING/ESTATE SALE. Antiques, ped table, federalist chairs, 2 microwaves, wall shelves, kitchen table/chairs, lamps, outdoor furniture, computer desk, queen head/footboard, bread maker, craft supplies, silk flowers, china, pictures. Everything clean, like new

Golds gym weight lifting set with bench-adjustable bar and dumbbell, 30 weights. Price $300. Call 815-878-2534 Kenmore Oasis washer & electric dryer, matching set, works like brand new, 5 years old, $550. Call 815-488-5007 Maytag 30" electric selfcleaning range, $75 or best offer; 14" circular ceiling light neon, $5.

Call 815-474-2314 Pressure canner $15; 7' extra heavy lawn wind mill, $100.

Call 815-646-4741 Pull type fertilizer spreader, $15; Reese truck hitch, 5000# capacity, $20. 815-878-5851 Rebound Air mini trampoline, quarter fold, with case/luggage dolly. like new, (new $500) asking $180. 815-878-9690 Sears Craftsman 10” radial saw, $450.

Call 815-454-2219 Ultra suede 3 cushion couch, like new $50; oval lounger for outside, like new, $25. 815-303-2877 ************ 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!

Vintage cast brass cannonball andirons $75; glass & metal bird lamp $20; classical record sets $3 each. 815-869-3054

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

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton. $1 Admission For Information Call 815-303-2905

TISKILWA 720 West Brewster.

Wednesday, April 13th, 3pm-7pm; Thursday, April 14th 8am-12pm.

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Quality clothing: girl's 1016, boy's 10-18, women's Med-XL, Men's 2X. Toys, ride-ons, books, DVDs, XBox & games, Barbie, Lego, Pokemon. Furniture, household, décor, outdoor items. Too much to list, all priced to sell!

PLEASE NO EARLY SALES

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815-875-4461 and we’ll help you “Clean Up!”

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

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

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

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

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

DO YOU HAVE A LOT TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you sell it!

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

Call 815-878-9353 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0L charcoal gray. 49,000 miles, 4 door 29/32 mpg.

One owner local. $9,900.

Call 815-876-6861

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

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774 • Lots for Sale

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

Call 815-303-2948

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

Call 815-875-1923

PRINCETON 818 North Knox Street. Furnished Home for Sale.

Call 815-257-8614

856 • Apartment Rentals

PRINCETON One Bedroom Apartment.

Downstairs Stove, refrigerator and heat furnished. Off street parking. No pets. $450 per month & $450 deposit. Call 815-866-3611

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Members of the County Board of Bureau County, Illinois, will meet at the Court House in Princeton, Illinois, in Regular Session On Thurs, April 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. and that all claims must be filed with the County Clerk of said County on or before Friday, April 1, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

Location: Mineral Township Building 102 W. 4th St Mineral, IL 61344 Mineral Township has an opening for Cemetery Trustee, if interested please attend meeting or contact Joe Hasbrook –supervisor.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

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

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772 • Land for Sale 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

* PRINCETON * Apartment for Rent.

Quiet living, heat/water furnished. 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, bath.

Starting at $550 per month, includes carport. References and deposit required.

Call 815-876-6388

PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456 DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO RENT? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

PRINCETON Main floor. 2 bedroom apartment. Recent paint and carpet. Carport, laundry. $540/ month. 775-537-7694 BUREAU (2) 3 bedroom apartments. Downstairs $575; Upstairs $550; also 1 bedroom, upstairs, $350. Water & sewer included in all. Deposit & references required.

Call 815-878-3084

858 • Homes for Rent 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 2 bedroom, 2 bath, like new apartments.

Walk in closets. 1 car garage. 1 year lease. No large pets. 815-872-1847

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, large living room with fireplace. Recently remodeled. New appliances.

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

No pets. 815-876-7320

PRINCETON 2 bedroom.

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

Call 217-766-8497

859 • Condo/Duplex Rent

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

Call 815-303-3805

DUPLEX for rent- Princeton 2 bed, 1-1/2 bath, garage. Appliances included. Call 815-739-2279

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME!

Illinois Farmland For Sale

Timberleigh Brielle Rollo April 9, 2015 Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Mackenzie, & Leah

Henry Co. - 287± acres no improvements, soil PI SOLD!

of 129, lease open for 2016

McHenry Co. 254± Saleacres PendingPrice reduced!

Homesite, grain storage, Morton machine shed

Putnam Co. - 464± acres - Price reduced!

Sale Pending

Homesite, Morton machine shed, front cattle shed, 2 grain bins Call Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker 815-875-7418 www.capitalag.com 22263 1365 North Ave., Princeton, IL 61356

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ANNUAL MINERAL TOWNSHIP MEETING Date: April 12, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m.

NOTICE Date change for our monthly board meeting for the Village of Hollowayville. Our meeting will be changed to Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm. /s/Lisa Hoffert Village Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican April 9, 2016.

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The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at the “Shed”, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 10 A.M.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND HOUSEHOLD Oak wardrobe; unique wood ironing board table; full size bed w/ dresser & mirror; drop leaf table; Cherry drop leaf table with leaf, pads & 6 chairs; Cherry hutch top buffet; oak china hutch; hutch top buffet w/matching cabinet; hutch top buffet; set of 6 dining room chairs; set of 4 cane bottom chairs; 5 matching pine chairs; cane bottom chairs; oak and maple rockers; sofa; upholstered chair; drum table; entertainment center; kneehole desk; parking meter table lamp; brass fire extinguisher table lamp; wall cabinet & shelves; quilt rack; wood benches; child’s tea set; several plastic model airplanes; board games; old license plates; Huge collection of Longaberger baskets and dishes, etc.; ice tongs; morning stove; cistern pump; framed The Low Down Waterloo Boy advertising print; 2 - advertising crock bowl; Chevrolet advertising wall clock; postcards, 1949 Princeton telephone book, paper items; large collection of cookbooks; framed pictures & prints; linens; matchbook collection; children’s books; record lp’s; 8 track player and tapes; 2 – sponge ware barrel pitchers; enamelware; 2 & 6 gal Western crocks; bean pots brown beater crock; Shirley Temple cream pitchers; silver plate items; several brass candlesticks; set of china; small kitchen appliances; Electrolux vac.; 4 pc. Set of wicker furniture; GARAGE AND LAWN ITEMS Yardman 20” cut mower; string trimmers; leaf blower; hedge trimmer; alum. extension ladder; 6’ step ladder; lawn & garden hand tools; fuel can; exercise bike; metal lawn table & 2 chairs; bird bath; bird houses; golf clubs & bags; fishing rods, reels, tackle & boxes; ESKA trolling motor;

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Seller: Princeton, IL and Misc. Consignors Number System Will Be used I.D. Required – CASH OR GOOD CHECK Not Responsible for Accidents This is only a partial listing!

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REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, Wyanet, IL 815-699-7999 Auctioneers: Rick Rediger • Jon Moon • Jeremy Rediger

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as C & C Clearing located at 830 Mayfair Dr., Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 4th day of April, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Berlin Township Office Building, located on the corner of Main and Spruce St., in the town of Malden and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees at the meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of May, 2016.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2016.

Vern Bejster, Supervisor (815)866-2204 Susan Dugosh, Clerk (815)878-7739 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Berlin Township Office Building, located on the corner of Spruce and Main St., in the town of Malden and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of May, 2016.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2016.

Vern Bejster, Supervisor (815)866-2204 Susan Dugosh, Clerk (815)878-7739 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

especially to consider and decide the following: A Resolution to transfer $20,000.00 in surplus funds from the General Town Fund to the General Road Fund.

Hazel Lawrence, Town Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

by given that on June 3, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 210, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, I will present and ask that my Petition in said Court, praying for the change of my name from Ranay Loehr to that of Ranay Janssen be approved, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at March 24, Illinois, 2016. /s/Ranay Loehr Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2016.

Paul St, PO Box 984, DePue, IL 61322.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

$160,938, Garbage $25,276, Property Taxes $8,907, Interest $344. TOTAL REVENUE $298,485 General Government Fund - Compensation Summary: Compensation Under $15,000 - Alan Kaiser, Amanda Muller, Barbara Jannie, Brent Devenney, Carl Rohrig, Clarence Ingles, Eric Hamilton, Eugene Costin, Germaine Breitbach, John Pratt, Karen Ingles, Ken Snyder, Pat Clapper, Scott Chapman, Vicki Bennett, Wayne Gerron. TOTAL COMPENSATION $52,512.

Enterprise Funds - Compensation Summary: Compensation Under $25,000 - Clarence Ingles, Markus Champman Compensation Under $15,000 - Heather Holton, Karen Ingles Scott Chapman TOTAL COMPENSATION $66,810.

General Government Fund - Expenditure Summary: AgView FS $3,045, Ameren IP $12,772, B&B Lawn $1,083, Barash & Everett $3,233, Birkey’s $32,706, Carley Carriers $3,501, Dave Gutter Service $1,011, Henry County Highway $3,863, Hometown Express $2,219, Illinois Counties Risk Management $2,053, LBR Distributors $1,818, Menards $2,389, O’Reilily Auto $1,257, Roger Craine $1,759, Sheri Henneberry CPA $1,500, The Finish Line $8,905, Verizon $1,003, All other disbursements less than $1,000 - $21,466.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $64,678, CAPITAL PURCHASES $40,905.

Special Revenue Funds - Expenditure Summary: Douglas W. Irwin & Company Ltd. $1,725 Sheri + CPA $3,000, Illinois Counties Risk Management $6,096, US Treasury $9,486. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $20,307.

Enterprise Funds - Expenditure Summary: AgView FS $1,804, Albrecht Well Drilling Inc. $28,064, Altorter Inc. $2,107, Ameren IL $11,601, Clarence Ingles $3,572, Eagle Enterprises Recycling Inc. $6,600, Glacial Energy $20,681, Hawkins Inc. $3,742, IL Environmental Protection Agency $92,264, Illinois Valley Waste Services $28,199, Koener Electric $4,453, Linden & Co $15,524, Menards $4,027, Test Inc. $3,422, Tonkawater $3,618, US Department of Agriculture $33,932, USA Bluebook $10,844, Viking Chemical Co $3,517, Willett Hofmann Assoc Inc. $5,037, Zimmer & Francescon, Inc. $2,184. All expenditures less than $1,000 - $28,764. TOTAL EXPENDITURES $313,957.

DEPRECIATION $149,028.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Berlin Township Road District, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at Berlin Office Township Building, located on the corner of Main and Spruce St., in the town of Malden from and after 9 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BERLIN TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of Berlin, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Berlin Township Office Building, located on the corner of Spruce and Main St., Malden from and after 9:00 a.m.

Friday, April 8, 2016.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters, residents of the Town of Westfield in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o’clock p.m. at the Westfield Township Hall, Cherry, IL for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may be, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 31, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Standley Trucking located at 28382-2050 N. Ave., Malden, IL 61337.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE PETITION OF ) RANAY LOEHR ) for Change of Name ) CASE NO. 16-MR-22 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Public notice is here-

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 6, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Garcia’s Lawn Care located at 1327 St.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 29, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as EN Athletics located at PO Box 54, Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 29th day of March, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

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ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT VILLAGE OF NEPONSET For the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2015 General Government Fund - Revenue Summary: Property Taxes $44,856, Public Service Taxes $97,542, License & Permits $5,166, Rental Income $1,530, Contributions $30,075, Miscellaneous $351, Picnic Day $6,278, Interest $13. TOTAL REVENUE $185,811.

Special Revenue Funds - Revenue Summary: Property Taxes $25,088, Motor Fuel Taxes $16,100, Interest $56. TOTAL REVENUES $41,243 Enterprise Funds - Revenue Summary: Charges for Services: Water $103,020, Sewer

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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.

Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies It has been the topic of conversation off and on for the last year or more — Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NRLS. I suspect it will continue to be a hot topic among everyone — legislators, private landowners, producers, conservation groups and people you may not even think about being interested in it.

I have been watching the topic of nutrient management unfold over the last 10 years or so, here in the Midwest and also out East.

Watching things develop on the East Coast with Chesapeake Bay, I soon realized it was only a matter of time before similar policies were being looked at for the Mississippi River Basin. We have reached a point where the question is no longer “I wonder IF that will happen here?” to “I wonder WHEN that will happen here?”

I still believe being proactive will benefit the farming community. So, what does that look like?

It does not have to be big changes all at once. Actually, I would encourage small steps over time.

Small changes may seem not to add up to much at that particular instance but, a lot of a little adds up to a lot. Adding another small change to the ones already made tends to compound the effects in YOUR favor.

Soil health is going to be important in all of this. Healthy soil is high in organic matter, full of life, well structured and covered

Erika Turner COMMENTARY all the time. These four characteristics enable soil to withstand a rain storm and not erode, enables your soil to hold water (in a good way) instead of it running off, enables your soil to break down residue without needing tillage.

It contains nutrients necessary for supporting plants and animals.

And just as plants and animals depend on soil, the soil microbes depend on them, too. Soil is where the integration of living and non-living things takes place. It is composed of air, water, organic matter and minerals.

A community of organisms – functioning as a soil food web – lives in all or parts of their lives in soil. More individual organisms are in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on earth. So, where to start? Depends on your operation.

You could start by taking a look at your nutrient management and soil testing program. Is there something else you can, are able, and are willing to fine tune? To make more precise? Are you soil testing on a 2.5 acre grid or smaller? Are your nutrients blanket applied or applied based on a grid

sampling system? Precision technology can play an important role for you.

Already apply your nutrients using VRT? Think about your residue management. Have you considered strip-till or no-till? Or can you increase the amount of residue left on your fields over winter?

Increased residue means better protected soils. This leads to less soil erosion, which means less nutrients and pesticides getting into surface waters due to erosion, which means, staying in your field for your crops to use.

Cover crops would be another area to consider learning to use, even if you currently strip-till/ no-till and use VRT. As we learn more about healthy soils, cover crops play more and more of a role. They help increase organic matter; provide a living root longer during the year to create an environment for beneficial microbes to live; improve the structure of your soil through increased organic matter; provide cover for your soil when your cash crop is not growing.

There are many other practices that can be looked at, more than I can write about for now. For more information on the things mentioned above or to learn about other options, stop by and see us.

Erika Turner is a district conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital is announcing that Dr. Mukund Godbole has joined the medical staff of Perry Memorial Hospital as a part-time provider.

Dr. Godbole’s services will be scheduled to coordinate with Dr. Mark Williams’ schedule to ensure Perry Memorial Hospital will have emergency on-call and in-patient consultations for general surgery conditions available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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PRINCETON — Landmark Realty is announcing that Amy Erickson has joined its office.

“Having worked with the public for 20 years practicing dental hygiene, I enjoy meeting new people and enjoy helping people,” she said. “I would love to help you find the home of your dreams as I begin my new venture in real estate.”

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Heritage Health appoints new administrator MENDOTA – Heritage Health in Mendota has named a new administrator.

Michelle Hansen assumes the role of administrator on April 1. She is a licensed nursing home administrator and a registered nurse.

Hansen has worked in senior healthcare since she obtained her CNA certificate at the age of 16. In 1999, she began working at what was then known as Heritage Manor in Mendota as an LPN and assistant director

of nursing. In 2003 Hansen earned her associate’s degree of nursing from Illinois Valley Community College and became a registered nurse. Over recent years, she has worked as a registered nurse and also as a regional consultant for a home health agency.

Throughout her career, Hansen has also earned a restorative nurse certificate, a geriatric care certificate, and is a certified CNA instructor.

“Mendota is an exceptional community where friends and neighbors

truly support one another. I was raised in Mendota, and live in nearby Princeton with my husband, Kristian, and two children, Bjorn and Anika,” says Hansen. “I am thrilled to be back home with my Heritage family. I enjoy the daily interactions with the residents and very much look forward to getting to know everyone on an individual basis.”

Hansen also serves as secretary on the board of directors for the Bureau County Senior Center.

Animal ag continues to add meat to national economy

Soy-checkoff-funded study highlights importance of growing U.S. animal ag sector The animals that feed us are also feeding our economy, according to a new soy-checkoff-funded study. The analysis shows animal ag, U.S. soy’s top end user, increased gross national product by $123 billion in economic output, improved household earnings by more than $21 billion and added 645,629 jobs from 2004-2014.

According to the Economic Analysis of Animal Agriculture, during 2014 alone, U.S. animal agriculture’s support of the national economy included $440.7 billion in economic output, 2,363,477 jobs, $76.7 billion in earnings, and $19.6 billion in income taxes.

Those figures all increased from 2013.

“The fact that our animal ag sector is growing is very beneficial for U.S. soybean farmers,” says Mike Beard, a soy checkoff farmer-leader who

grows soybeans and raises hogs on his farm in Frankfort, Ind. “With 97 percent of soybean meal going to animal ag, the strength of poultry and livestock production are incredibly important to the U.S. soybean industry.”

During 2014, U.S. animal agriculture consumed an estimated 27.9 million tons of soybean meal, or the meal from about 1.2 billion bushels of U.S. soybeans. This soybean meal was fed primarily to broilers: 464 million bushels; hogs: 327 million bushels; and dairy cows: 112 million bushels.

The report concluded that U.S. soybean farmers shouldn’t let their support for the animal ag industry weaken. Poultry and livestock farmers face many pressures, which also threaten the profitability of all soybean farmers.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy’s customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org; www.facebook.com/ UnitedSoybeanBoard;www.twitter. com/unitedsoy, or www.youtube. com/user/UnitedSoybeanBoard.

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Crop insurance subsidies impact land costs

The Center for Rural Affairs along with Mike Duffy, professor emeritus of economics at Iowa State University, released a report that explores the impact subsidized crop insurance places on land values.

“My greatest concerns are whether unlimited crop insurance subsidies interfere with smaller farmers and beginning farmers getting access to land affordably. And whether the way in which crop insurance programs work undermine our nation’s collective efforts to conserve our soil and water. I’ve seen and heard about things happening with crop insurance here in the Midwest for years that make me believe those concerns are well-founded.” said Bill Furlong, farmer, Iowa City, Iowa.

“Farmers have told us the program was helping mega-farmers outbid beginning, and small and midsized farmers on farmland, putting upward pressure on land values,” explained Traci Bruckner, senior policy associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. “We decided to investigate. And to explore the impact subsidized crop insurance places on land values, we worked with Mike Duffy, professor emeritus of economics, Iowa State University.”

Duffy’s research shows that subsidized crop insurance has an impact on land values. He identifies a couple of ways the program impacts land values.

The first is subsidization of the insurance premium. Duffy points out that the premium farmers pay is not the actuarially sound premium. Rather, it is the premium minus a subsidy from the government. That premium subsidy is a benefit the farmer receives.

Second, crop insurance reduces the income risk associated with crop production, either through loss of revenue or crop failure. This risk reduction adds value because future returns are not as uncertain as they would be without crop insurance.

Duffy used data available from the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) to examine if federal crop insurance programs influence land values by the amount of the subsidy and the reduction in risk.

The RMA provides detailed summaries of their business for the nation, by crop, by state, and by year going back to 1989. For this study, he used Iowa as the example.

A full copy of the report can be viewed and downloaded at www.cfra.org/impact-ofcrop-insurance-on-land-values.

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Thank you Bureau County Republican readers for voting Central Bank the Best of the Best!

We proudly celebrate our 10th Anniversary serving Princeton and the entire Bureau Valley area.

We appreciate and welcome the opportunity to serve you.

Front, L to R: Gina Vujanov, Sherri Murray, Crissa Cardossi.

Back, L to R: Justin Lamboley, Tracy Makransky, Paula Gustafson, Dorian Peters, Rachel Ross, Rick Clary Team Members Not Pictured: Jeff Hunt, Jason VanLanduit, Dan McAlvey, Linda Hessenberger, Jamie Rosenthal, Heidi Franklin, Brandi Smith, Mistie Brokaw, Ashley Mecum, Jennifer Matthews, Rachel Anson-Barnett, Neal Knauf

We invite you to Centralize your banking relationship with us.

2016 AWARD WINNER

317 South Main St., Princeton

815-875-3333

www.central-bank.com Geneseo · Fulton · Princeton Member FDIC

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Choose Perry Memorial Hospital for your healthcare needs Voted

#1 Hospital!

• Compassionate and quality healthcare • Exceptional patient-focused care and customer service • Highly-skilled, dedicated and caring staff • Wide range of physicians and specialties • Broad selection of medical services

Providing exceptional care. Always!

Perry Memorial Hospital offers Compassionate and Quality healthcare services with

Experienced staff and physicians close to home.

530 Park Ave. East • 815-875-2811

Like us on Facebook or visit us at: www.perrymemorial.org

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2016 Reader’s Choice Awards

We want to extend a big thank you to all who participated in the second annual Bureau County Republican’s Reader’s Choice Survey that was recently held on www.bcrnews.com. We have tabulated your votes and the following pages hold those results.

FAVORITE BAKERY Flour House

FAVORITE PLACE FOR BREAKFAST Big Apple

FAVORITE BANQUET FACILITY Hundred Acre Orchard

FAVORITE PLACE FOR BRUNCH Starved Rock Lodge

FAVORITE BANQUET FACILITY The Barn @ Hornbaker Gardens

FAVORITE PLACE FOR CHICKEN Park Tavern

FAVORITE FAST FOOD SERVICE Culver’s

FAVORITE PLACE FOR CHICKEN Rip’s

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE Prime Quarter Steak House

FAVORITE PLACE FOR COFFEE The Flour House Bakery

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A MILK SHAKE Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT Myrtle’s Cafe & Pies

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A STEAK Prime Quarter Steak House

FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES Culver’s

www.wyanetlocker.com Voted your

Favorite Place

to

Buy Meat

~ Thank you ~

WYANET LOCKER 218 RAILROAD AVE., WYANET, IL 815-699-2208

Home & Commercial Delivery Service Available

Favorite Place To Go For Breakfast Thank you!!

Big Apple Family Restaurant 2136 N Main St, Princeton, IL (815) 875-3637

yes!

Fresh, Premium, Wholesale & Retail Meat , Cheese & More

• Locally-owned • Prompt service • Personal attention

610 N Main, Princeton, IL (815) 875-1237 princetonpharmacy.com M-W 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Th-F 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES McDonald’s - Princeton

FAVORITE RESTAURANT Kramer’s Kitchen

FAVORITE PLACE FOR HAMBURGERS Culver’s

FAVORITE RESTAURANT Prime Quarter Steak House

FAVORITE PLACE FOR ICE CREAM Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats

FAVORITE SALAD BAR Prime Quarter Steak House

FAVORITE PLACE FOR LUNCH Kramer’s Kitchen

FAVORITE BAR/TAVERN The Kompany

FAVORITE PLACE FOR MARGARITAS Los Ranchitos

FAVORITE CASINO Par-A-Dice

FAVORITE PLACE FOR MEXICAN FOOD Los Ranchitos

FAVORITE GAMBLING SPOT Jumer’s

FAVORITE PLACE FOR PIZZA Pizza Cellar

FAVORITE MOVIE THEATER Apollo Theater

FAVORITE PLACE FOR SEAFOOD Park Tavern

FAVORITE NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST Terri Simon

FAVORITE PLACE FOR TACOS Los Ranchitos

FAVORITE NEWSPAPER COMIC Peanuts

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR

FAVORITE HAIR SALON

Guys N’ Gals Salon 507 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois (815) 875-4075

Thank you to the Bureau County Republican readers for voting for me. It has been a pleasure serving you for the past 35 years.

Thank you for voting us your

Favorite Flower Shop!!

Favorite Law Firm Michael L. Henneberry, P.C.

Michael Henneberry, PC 408 S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356

(815) 875-6561

811 E. PERU ST. • PRINCETON, IL 815-875-3819 • www.flowersbyjuliaprinceton.com

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FAVORITE PLACE FOR DARTS OR POOL Skoonerz

FAVORITE PARK City County Park

FAVORITE PLACE TO BOWL Crown Lanes

FAVORITE PET GROOMER Bureau Valley Veterinary Service

FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE KIDS Niabi Zoo

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY LOTTO TICKET Beck’s

FAVORITE RADIO PERSONALITY Tommy Rose FAVORITE RADIO STATION WZOE FAVORITE CHURCH AND WHERE The People Church - Princeton FAVORITE COMMUNITY EVENT Homestead Festival - Princeton FAVORITE GOLF COURSE Wyaton Hills Golf Course - Princeton FAVORITE LOCAL POLITICIAN Kami Hieronymus FAVORITE LOCAL POLITICIAN Adam Kinzinger

Voted Reader’s Choice Favorite Dry Cleaner 2 Years In A Row!

625 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356

815-872-1861

KRAMER’S KITCHEN

Home of the Kramerica!

Thank You

for voting us your FAVORITE RESTAURANT & your #1 PLACE FOR LUNCH!!

421 S. Main St. Princeton, IL

815-872-2715

www.kramers-kitchen.com

Mon & Tues 7am-3pm • Wed-Fri 7am-8pm • Sat 7am-3pm • Closed Sunday

FAVORITE PLACE TO CAMP Wisconsin Dells FAVORITE PLACE TO EXERCISE Bureau County Metro Center FAVORITE SENIOR FACILITY Liberty Village FAVORITE SMALL TOWN Princeton FAVORITE VETERINARY CLINIC Bureau Valley Veterinary Service FAVORITE ANTIQUE SHOP Sherwood Antique Mall

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FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE Sherman’s

FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON Guys & Gals

FAVORITE AUCTIONEER Rick Rediger

FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON J’s Salon

FAVORITE AUCTIONEER Tom Tumbleson

FAVORITE CAR WASH Precision Auto Wash

FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP Piehl Motors

FAVORITE CAR/TRUCK DEALER Piehl Motors

FAVORITE BARBERSHOP Petersons

FAVORITE CARPENTER Bullington Isaacson Construction

FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON Sophisticuts Salon & Day Spa

FAVORITE CELL PHONE PROVIDER Illinois Valley Cellular

Favorite Movie Theater

Thank you for voting us your

riteBakery o v & Fa Spot for Coffee FLOUR HOUSE BAKERY

950 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 815-989-8700

455 South Main • 815-875-1707 www.apolloprinceton.com

Kramer Garage Doors, Inc

Voted #1 Garage Door Installer

avor Place for a a e & Pedicure F vorite Day Sp pa

Thank You! ~Roger & Tony Kramer 17861 2200 East St., Princeton, IL 61356 • (815) 875-2715

Bureau County’s Favorite Radio Station

T a ky , Bure u Coun nty, for voting or us!

Ultimate Salon & Spa

432 2 S. Main, Princeton • 815-875-8321

Bureau County’s Favorite Radio Personality

Tommy Rose 2209 S. Main St., Princeton • 815-875-8014 • www.wzoe.com

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FAVORITE CHILDREN’S DAYCARE Zearing Child Enrichment Center

FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN Elmore Electric

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Farrell Chiropractic Clinic

FAVORITE EYEGLASS STORE Wal-Mart Vision Center

FAVORITE CONVENIENCE STORE Beck’s

FAVORITE FARM EQUIPMENT DEALER Holland & Sons, Inc.

FAVORITE DENTAL CLINIC Dr. Elvin Krabill

FAVORITE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Central Bank

FAVORITE DENTAL CLINIC Dr. Timothy Puhr

FAVORITE FINANCIAL PLANNER Steve Bouslog/KB Elliott

FAVORITE DRY CLEANERS Cannon Cleaners

FAVORITE FLOWER SHOP Flowers by Julia

10 off $20 Purchase

$

Favorite Women’s Clothing Store

April 9-23, 2016

One per customer. Not valid on previous purchases or other offers. One time use only.

643 South Main Street • Princeton 815-872-2225 www.fourseasonsdirect.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC! Experience & Knowledge Providing the best in chiropractic care using the Gonstead Technique Accepting New Patients

FARRELL

CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

682 East Peru Street • Princeton, IL • 815-875-4408

Mon. & Wed. 8-noon, 2-7 p.m. • Tues. & Fri. 8-noon, 2-6 p.m. • Thurs. 8-noon, 2-5 p.m. • Sat. 8-noon

Voted Favorite Financial Planner!

Steve Bouslog

Senior Financial Advisor steve@kbelliott.com

Our mission is to build lifelong relationships with our clients and assist them in reaching the goal of financial independence for themselves and future generations.

Rediger ick

Thank you for voting for us!

Dr. Lori Schultz, Dr. Dennis Farrell and Dr. Jarred Farrell

A special Thank You to Bureau County for voting me Favorite Auctioneer!

Auction Service

401 W. Main St. • Wyanet, IL 61379 • BUS: (815) 699-7 99 9 • CELL: (815) 8

-4486

Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Jewelry Store!

JEWELERS

Diamonds Fine Jewelry Watches

Custom Designs Clocks Remounts

of 70 Years Service

6331 S. Main, Princeton, IL

bruc cejewelers.com • 815-875-2289

Thank you for voting me your favorite politician.

Kami Hieronymus

Melissa Brisbin

Executive Assistant melissa@kbelliott.com

Serving 20 years as County Clerk

Monday - Friday • 8:30am - 4:30pm • After Hours & Saturdays by appointment.

306 Backbone Rd. East • Princeton, IL • 815-915-8646 • www.kbelliott.com Securities offered through WFG Investments, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC Investment Advisory services offered through WFG Advisors, L.P.

Bureau County Clerk and Recorder’s office

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FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE Steinberg’s Furniture FAVORITE GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Kramer’s Garage Doors FAVORITE GARDEN SUPPLIES STORE Hornbaker Gardens FAVORITE GAS STATION Beck’s FAVORITE GIFT STORE Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past FAVORITE GREETING CARDS STORE Brandy’s Hallmark - Princeton Thank you for voting us your

“I’m honored to be voted your Favorite Dental Clinic.

Favorite Antique Mall

Thank you!”

ANTIQUE MALL

450 Dealer Spaces

1661 N. Main St. • Princeton

1-80 to Exit 56; 1/2 mi. South

815-872-2580

THANK YOU from the new owners and the Princeton True Blue Crew for voting us

FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES FAVORITE PLACE FOR HAMBURGEE R S & FAVORITE FAST FOOD SERVICE

Elvin M. Krabill, D.D.S.

475 West Peru Street, Princeton, IL (815) 875-6449

Favorite Banquet Facility The Cider Mill is our beautiful country setting outdoor wedding venue and banquet facility. Our outdoor wedding venue offers picturesque views for a calm and relaxing wedding you have always dreamt about. Our designated wedding area features a brink patio with a brick isle up to “the alter.” With pink and red roses, dappled willow and a wooded area as a back drop. Engaged

Outdoor Wedding Venue & Banquet Facility at

CULVER’S OF PRINCETON 815-875-3131 224 Ace Road, Princeton, IL

THANK YOU

for voting us

Favorite Hair Salon 34 East Marion St, Princeton, IL

(815) 875-8900

A Hundred Acres Orchard

14180 1800 East St. Princeton, IL

couples have the opportunity to celebrate their wedding and reception at the same venue making their day a pleasure for both their guest and themselves.

New in 2016 we have expanded our banquet facility to accommodate up to 375 guest and added and indoor wedding venue with a rustic barn door an barn wood as a back drop for your wedding. Our engaged couples will now be able to have their wedding and reception at the same venue during the winter months.

The Cider Mill is a beautiful, setting for your wedding, reception, gathering, meeting or luncheons.

Call for information

815-303-1045

Hoffman’s wants to

Thank all of Bureau County

for voting us the

#1Gift Store.

Since the 1850’s, we have been proud to serve you.

Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past

513 S. Main, Princeton, IL 815-875-1944

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FAVORITE GROCERY STORE Sullivan’s Foods

FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENCY Country Financial

FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE Neighborhood Ace Hardware

FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT Dave Yepsen

FAVORITE HEATING/COOLING EXPERT Elmore Electric Inc.

FAVORITE JEWELRY STORE Bruce Jewelers

FAVORITE HOSPITAL Perry Memorial Hospital

FAVORITE LANDSCAPE EXPERT Taylor Trees and Turf

FAVORITE HOSPITAL St. Margaret’s Hospital

FAVORITE LAW FIRM Michael L. Henneberry, P.C.

FAVORITE HOTEL AmericInn Hotel & Suites

FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE Sullivan’s Foods

Proud to be voted your

1

#

Real Estate Agency

Thank you!!

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

www.illinoisvalleyhomeshow.com

Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Place To Buy Carpet!

Johnson’s

Carpet Shoppe • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Laminate • Hardwood Flooring

815-875-3444

1033 N. Main • Princeton • JohnsonsCarpetShoppe.net Mon.-Thur. 9-5 • Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 9-3 • Evenings by appointment

We would like to thank the community for their continued support and for choosing us as their THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR

FAVORITE GROCERY STORE & FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE!

Favorite Place for Ice Cream AND

Favorite Place for Milk Shakes

Open 6:00AM - 10:00PM

125 Backbone Road East • Princeton, IL 815-879-7351 • www.sullivansfoods.net

920 W. Peru St.

815-872-1200