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Road work ahead!

About $450,000 in state dollars coming for road repairs

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

The county of Bureau, its townships and municipalities will get a total of about $450,000 as its

portion of a $100 million Illinois Jobs Now! construction program for needed infrastructure/ road repairs.

Gov. Pat Quinn made the announcement on

Monday, saying the $100 million from the Illinois Jobs Now! construction program will go to repair municipal and township infrastructure throughout the state. The funding will help communities combat potholes and make other critical infrastructure repairs follow-

ing the historic winter weather Illinois faced, Quinn said.

“The extreme and historic winter has left many roads in rough shape,” Quinn said. “This investment will help local communities repair the damage done by Mother Nature and improve the

quality of life for residents and businesses.”

The county of Bureau is slated to receive $98,735. Townships are set to receive a total of $245,399. Municipalities in Bureau County will get a total of $113,497.

The repair projects will be selected and managed

locally with the Illinois Department of Transportation providing oversight, Quinn said. This new funding is the last of a series of annual transportation investments distributed through the Illinois Jobs Now! program since 2010.

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Council: How many do we buy?

Princeton looks at replacing several police vehicles

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council is debating the practicality of buying eight new vehicles, including two pick-ups, for the Princeton Police Department.

At Monday’s meeting, the council had a first reading of the proposed 2014-15 fiscal year budget, which shows a purchase of four cars, two SUVs and two Dodge four-wheel drive pick-up trucks for the police department from Prescott Brothers in Princeton. The new vehicles would replace seven cars and one SUV, which would be used as trade-ins.

Originally, the proposed budget had called for a purchase of nine vehicles, but the number has been scaled back to eight. The vehicles to be replaced include a 2000 model, two 2005 models, a 2007, a 2009, with the rest being 2011 models.

Commissioner Joel Quiram said he’s concerned about the appearance of the city buying eight vehicles in one year, rather than just replacing three or four a year. Spending that much money in one year when there are other needs, like streets, is a concern. He also questioned the need for pick-up trucks.

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Making new friends Children in the Douglas Elementary preschool program in Princeton make acquaintances Tuesday afternoon with a variety of friendly animals, thanks to Deb Moreland of rural Princeton and her “Furry Friends” animal business.

Shown in above photo is Douglas student Connor Quaka. In the photo at right are Adrianna Provow (back) and Marleigh Shephard. Tuesday’s special event, held in the school yard at Douglas, was one of several events planned this week

by Douglas preschool staff in celebration of the “Week of the Young Child.”

Winnie Murphey: A ‘gracious matriarch’ Longtime Princeton business owner dies

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — As owner of Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past, Winnie Murphey was surrounded by pretty things. And perhaps all those lovely pieces of china and other charming items in her store were a reflection of her — as those who knew Murphey

describe her as someone with a beautiful heart.

Longtime Princeton business owner Winnie Murphey died April 4. She was 90 years old.

Marjorie Johnson of Princeton knew Murphey for many years.

Not only were they neighbors and friends, but Johnson said their children went to school together too.

“Winnie and Allen together made that beautiful store, and they were known all over the world. Winnie was a very sharp businesswoman, and she kept that store in A-1 condition,” Johnson said.

“I don’t know how many years she was in business on Main Street, but one of my favorite memories was going in there at Christmas time. It was always

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After many years without an FFA Livestock Judging Team, LaMoille High School students came together and asked for the opportunity this year. The team recently took fourth place at a sectional competition and took home their first ribbon. The team is pictured here with their winnings and include Ben Hosto (from left), Anthony Lovgren, David Dickey, Kaitlyn Hildebrand and Laura Rieker. Standing in front is Alan Stamberger. The livestock judging team coaches are Kevin and Susan Hildebrand.

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Tradition returns to LaMoille High School LaMoille FFA brings back livestock judging team

By Goldie Currie

“Most of us are seniors and won’t be here next year, so we’re trying to push people to keep it going and see where it will go. But it’s hard getting kids to commit.”

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LAMOILLE — For the first time in a long while, the LaMoille FFA has decided to bring back a livestock judging team.

The team formed this past winter after students voiced their wishes to have the opportunity.

When FFA advisor Dan Fitzpatrick asked for help, Kevin and Susan Hildebrand stepped up and volunteered as coaches.

This year’s core group consists of six high school students — some with a background in farm animals and a few with no agricultural background whatsoever.

For a first-year team, the group has had quite a successful year at area competitions.

Their biggest accomplishment was taking fourth place at the sec-

Anthony Lovgren tional competition on March 22 in Mount Carroll. The team was proud taking home a ribbon, which their coach, Kevin, is already displaying.

“As a livestock judging coach, I’m proud of this team,” he said. “We hang (our ribbon) on the wall where (the school) keeps their trophies.”

Talking with the students about this endeavor, the enthusiasm and seriousness of the sport shines through. They all want to talk about the competitions and the tips they’ve learn from their coach during practices.

Senior Anthony Lovgren said he joined the team because his family was once part of the livestock judging

team at LaMoille, and he wanted to carry on the family tradition.

Senior Ben Hosto, however, said he joined because it wasn’t a family thing in his case.

“I didn’t grow up on a farm, so I’m learning pretty much everything there is to learn,” he said.

All students have their own reasons for joining, but when it all comes down to it, the real reason for joining was to get a better grasp on the animals.

In a livestock judging competition, teams study and analyze beef cattle, swine, market sheep and meat goats.

Hildebrand explained individuals start out by placing each animal

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in a class. Then, each teammate has to orally justify their decision with facts. The teammate must go through different steps and processes to arrive at their decision. The top three scores of the team members are counted to determine an overall team score.

In order to study and prepare for a competition, the team gets together and covers the species and qualities of each animal.

Senior Kaitlyn Hildebrand said she enjoys this because it gives her the opportunity to learn more about animals she doesn’t know much about.

“I’m a beef background, and I didn’t know much about goats, sheep or pigs, really. It’s fun learning about the different qualities of each animal,” she said.

Competitions give students knowledge, experience and an opportunity to meet fellow FFA students from area schools. Right now, the teammates are working hard to get their fellow classmates to join in on the fun.

“Most of us are seniors and won’t be here next year, so we’re trying to push people to keep it going and see where it will go. But it’s hard getting kids to commit,” Lovgren explained. “I’m just happy to see it come back because this kind of thing is starting to die out. Every year you are seeing less and less people joining 4-H and FFA. It’s really unfortunate.”

Senior David Dickey explained how it’s important to get kids interested in farming and learning about farm animals, especially in a rural community.

“We’re serious about this, and we’re bringing back stuff to show for it,” he said, pointing to the team’s ribbon they received at their most recent competition.

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Local Roads From Page 1 On Tuesday, Bureau County Highway Engineer John Gross said the money from the Illinois Jobs Now! program will go into the county’s Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fund, which is used for regular maintenance, as well as things like road and construction materials and payroll. Though welcomed money, the recently awarded $98,735 is actually a small portion of the MFT fund. During the last fiscal year, the county spent about $1 million in MFT funds, he said.

The bottom line is whatever money is received, the county will use it as wisely as it can, Gross said.

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Looking at the condition of county roads, Gross said the roads aren’t a lot worse than in previous years but are still very tender in places and need to firm up before any major work can be done. Potholes can be filled, but repair work on any longer stretches of damaged roads will need to wait until the roads aren’t so tender, he said.

According to Monday’s press release, Quinn’s $100 million allotment of Illinois Jobs Now! money for road work includes about $60 million for local governments in the Chicago area. The Illinois Jobs Now! program began in 2010.

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Township road allotments Arispie .................................................................$7,268 Berlin .................................................................. $8,628 Bureau . ................................................................$11,136 Clarion ................................................................ $11,864 Concord ............................................................ $10,204 Dover .................................................................. $11,664 Fairfield . ..............................................................$9,741 Gold . ................................................................... $11,560 Greenville .......................................................... $11,248 Hall ........................................................................ $6,321 Indiantown .......................................................$10,004 LaMoille ............................................................ $10,209 Leepertown . .......................................................$1,458 Macon ................................................................. $10,261 Manlius .............................................................. $12,966 Milo .....................................................................$12,334 Mineral ..............................................................$10,540 Neponset ............................................................$10,123 Ohio ...................................................................$14,048 Princeton ............................................................ $9,333 Selby ................................................................... $8,898 Walnut ..................................................................$11,142 Westfield . ........................................................... $10,911 Wheatland ......................................................... $4,078 Wyanet ............................................................... $9,460

Allotments for municipalities Arlington . ............................................................... $916 Buda . .................................................................... $2,571 Bureau Junction ................................................$1,598 Cherry ..................................................................$2,210 Dalzell . .................................................................. $3,114 DePue ..................................................................$7,999 Dover ...................................................................... $747 Hollowayville ......................................................... $391 Ladd .....................................................................$5,702 LaMoille .............................................................. $3,357 Malden . ............................................................... $1,490 Manlius .................................................................$1,542 Mineral ................................................................... $1,181 Neponset ............................................................$2,254 New Bedford . ........................................................ $413 Ohio .....................................................................$2,345 Princeton ......................................................... $32,574 Seatonville ........................................................... $1,316 Sheffield ............................................................. $4,108 Spring Valley .................................................. $23,442 Tiskilwa ................................................................$3,418 Walnut .................................................................$6,345 Wyanet ............................................................... $4,464

Yard waste collection schedule PRINCETON — The city of Princeton has announced its yard waste collection schedule.

Crews will pick up yard waste every week in April.

Crews will not pick up yard waste during spring clean up weeks, May 5-16.

Collection will resume the week of May 19 and will continue for the rest of the season on the first and third weeks of the month. Yard waste should be put out on Tuesday nights, and it will be picked up by the end of the week.

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In dedication Local and state leaders attended Saturday’s tree dedication sponsored by the Princeton-Illinois Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held on the lawn of Princeton City Hall on Main Street. Guest of honor was DAR Illinois State Regent Pamela Petersen Bork. The dedicatory marker at the tree site notes the confluence of the recent anniversaries of four events: The signing of the Constitution (225 years ago), War of 1812 (200 years), founding of Bureau County (175 years) and the Civil War (150). Shown in the photo are (left side front row from left) Beverly Larson, Princeton Regent Sharon Bittner; (left side, middle row) Nancy Gillfillan, Chaplain Lois Peterson, Diana Williamson; and (left side, back row) Eva Blanco, Pat Polson and Al Taylor of Elite Landscaping. Shown on the right side of the photo are (front row) State Regent Pamela Bork, Bonnie Schutt, Delores Dace; and (right side, back row) Agnes Roth, Princeton Mayor Keith Cain, Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson and Marie Roth.

Will burning be restricted in Tiskilwa?

Acker to research issue

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — Should the village of Tiskilwa residents be restricted in when they can burn?

Trustee Dan Acker said at Tuesday night’s Tiskilwa Village Board meeting he realizes burning is a necessary evil in town, but he felt smoke was overwhelming at times — even during spring.

He said there are multiple days of the week when

it is overwhelming to him, but he wanted to get feedback from other trustees to see if this is an issue he should pursue.

Mayor Randy Philhower said the village ordinance prohibits burning before sunrise and after sunset, plus only yard waste can be burned. He said the issue of enforcement of any burning ordinance must also be addressed, since the village employs officers on a part-time basis due to budgetary restrictions.

Acker felt burning should only be allowed on two days a week at the most.

“The haze is over the entire town on some days when you drive into town,” he said. “I feel it is a quality of life issue. It is a problem. Personally, I would like to see it go away entirely, but that is not reality.”

Philhower asked Acker to research what other towns have done on this issue. He said Tiskilwa’s current ordinance on the issue was designed to stop burning at night.

Acker said Plow Creek brings in a trailer during the fall for people to take their leaves in bags to get rid of them instead of burning them. He asked

if there could be a collection point for people to take their leaves where village employees could take them to land near the sewer treatment plant outside of town to get rid of them through some means.

Philhower asked if the village could afford having employees do this several days a week during the fall months. Acker replied that if the board requires them to do it, he sees it as an alternative to allowing burning of leaves, especially during the fall.

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Repair it or buy another one?

Tiskilwa looks at tractor/backhoe problem

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — Tiskilwa Village Board members Tuesday discussed whether to spend money on the village’s tractor/ backhoe versus trying to buy another one.

Trustee David Wright said he looked at one tractor that had 9,600 hours on it; the owner wanted $26,000 for it.

Wright said the village’s current tractor only has 6,200 hours on it, and it needs some maintenance

and tires.

Philhower said he knows the village’s tractor is more than 20 years old while Wright said it would cost $6,000 to $7,000 to put four tires on the tractor. Philhower said the village has had some expensive repairs done on the existing tractor the last few years.

Wright will talk with the mechanic who has fixed the village’s tractor to determine whether it should be kept or the village should buy another tractor/backhoe.

Trustee Gene Gustafson said some railings on existing bridges in town need to be replaced, especially along Owens and Arch streets. Phil-

hower asked Gustafson to come up with a plan to address this issue. Some of the bridges aren’t wide enough to be considered bridges by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and no guardrails can be placed because they are too narrow, the mayor said.

Board members accepted the low bid of LaPorte Mowing of Princeton to mow the village’s two parks at $75 each week or as needed due to weather conditions. Other bids were received from Kernan Lawn Service for $78 and John’s TLC for $130 for both parks.

Trustees also agreed to pursue the price for placing wheelchair access

ramps on curb and guttered streets in town after a resident has offered to make a donation to pay a portion of the costs of this work. Philhower estimated there are 12 to 14 ramps that need to be done on Washington, Brewster and Main streets. He estimated the total cost for this work would be $10,000 to $12,000. He will talk with the gentlemen who feels he can get other village residents to donate funds for this project. Philhower said the village needs to find out how much money to budget for this work in next year’s fiscal year budget.

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Murphey Planting the future Marty Golby (left) gives Clint Block a free tree, compliments of the Neponset Pride organization. This annual event for community members is geared to help residents repopulate their yards with trees.

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National Alcohol Screening Day Event allows community members to check drinking habits LASALLE — Today, Thursday, North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) will participate in National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD).

NASD is an educational program provided through the national nonprofit, Screening for Mental Health. The initiative raises awareness about alcohol misuse and helps individuals with alcohol problems find opportunities for assessment and treatment. Thousands of

community-based organizations, colleges and military installations provide the program to the public each year.

To help direct members of the community to appropriate care, NCBHS is providing online screenings at http://www. ncbhs.org/online-screenings. The screening is free and anonymous, and provides a comfortable and private way for individuals to assess their drinking habits. While

the screening is not diagnostic, it will indicate existing symptoms and if further assessment by a clinician is advisable.

Alcohol abuse can often occur with other mental health issues and can exacerbate the symptoms of illnesses such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Alcohol is often used to “medicate” these disorders, but being a depressant itself, it can make the problem worse.

“While there are social pressures to drink, there are also very serious consequences when it comes

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they will be used only as canine units. As far as cost, the pick-ups actually cost less than SUVs, Root said.

Detailing the costs of the proposed vehicles, Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson said the pick-ups will cost about $24,500 each. The SUVs are in the $26,500$27,500 range. The cars are in the $28,200$29,200 range.

The purchase would be financed throughout the next three years, Clawson said. The bottom line is the cost was attractive with the city’s trade-ins.

He’s not usually an advocate of replacing so many vehicles at one time, but in this case, the police department has not gotten new vehicles in quite a while, he said.

Mayor Keith Cain said he still questions the need for pick-up trucks.

He’d rather see SUVs

than pick-ups.

Commissioner Ray Swanson said it was a hard pill to swallow when he first heard the recommendation to replace eight or nine vehicles, but he does think the city should follow the recommendation of the city’s mechanic who takes care of the vehicles and has said the vehicles need to be replaced.

In his comments, Commissioner Ray Mabry said he’s heard from residents who are concerned about spending the money for eight vehicles when there are needed street projects to be accomplished, but he does understand that safety of the officers is the No. 1 issue.

The city is in this position, of needing to replace so many vehicles, because the city has put off trade-ins for several years, Commissioner Bob Warren said. Though

From Page 1 When asked for his input, Police Chief Tom Root said the primary reason for the pick-up trucks are their four-wheel drive capability, which would be good to have especially in winters like this last one. The pick-ups would be used for the department’s two canine unit inserts, which are currently put in an SUV and regular car. Also, there are times when officers have to pick up larger things, like bicycles and motorcycles, and pickups would be much better for that. The city is also a first responder for interstate accidents, which can be difficult in winters, he said.

As far as replacing eight vehicles in one year, he is relying heavily on input from the city’s mechanic, who has said the vehicles are all in bad shape, Root said. An average of 30,000-40,000 miles is put on the vehicles each year, primarily with intown driving. If the eight new vehicles are purchased, he could get the vehicles back in a rotation for replacement, starting in probably three years. The pickups would last longer because

to alcohol abuse,” says NCBHS therapist Tammy Thieme. National Alcohol Screening Day is a chance for anyone to take a screening and learn where they really stand with their alcohol intake, without fear of discrimination or criticism.

North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health care organization serving the Northern counties of LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Stark and the southern counties of Fulton and McDonough in North Central Illinois. he doesn’t totally disagree with the concerns expressed, it’s rare that things will get any cheaper in coming years, he added.

After further discussion, the council approved the first reading of the proposed budget and moved it forward to a second reading at its April 21 meeting. The new budget needs to be in place by the start of the new fiscal year, May 1.

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From Page 1 decorated so pretty, sparkly. And Winnie was always there to greet people and give them hugs,” Johnson said. “She will be deeply missed.”

Ron McCutchan of Princeton started working part-time at Hoffman’s in 2007.

“At that point, Winnie made it a point to be in the store for several hours everyday, to oversee what was going on but more importantly, to see who came in,” McCutchan said. “Winnie greeted every customer, old or new, as a friend. The repeat customers were old friends, and people who made the trip to Princeton and Hoffman’s even just once or twice a year got a hug and a catch-up conversation. In Winnie’s eyes, a visit to Hoffman’s wasn’t just about a sale, but about a welcoming experience.”

A frequent customer of Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past and a friend of Murphey, Kathy Clark of Sheffield said she always looked forward to seeing Murphey when she went to Hoffman’s to shop.

After Murphey went to Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton to live, Clark visited Murphey there.

“Winnie was a great business woman. Not only was she uplifting, friendly and helpful, she always had a positive comment,” Clark said. “I always admired her strength. Even when she was faced with personal inner struggles, she always had a smile on her face. She always wanted you to feel like she was going to be fine, regardless of what she was going through.”

Clark said the many items she has purchased at Hoffman’s throughout the years will remain a constant reminder of her longtime friend — espe-

cially a collection of Swarovski snowflakes.

“Even though those snowflakes were meant to be displayed in the winter, Winnie always encouraged me to keep them out all year long,” Clark said. “Winnie would say, ‘They’re too pretty to put away.

I think I would leave them out all the time.’

And that’s just what I do. They stay out all year long, and I’ll always remember the good friend who urged me to do so. Now, when I walk by my collection of snowflakes, Winnie will surely come to mind. I will miss Winnie very much.”

Greenfield resident Ruth Edlefson said Murphey was part of a group of ladies who ate together at Greenfield. Edlefson also visited Murphey in her apartment, since their Greenfield apartments were across the hall from one another.

“I would go over, and we’d talk — mostly about our families,” Edlefson said. “Winnie knew so many people.

She was a good friend to me. I really enjoyed talking with her ... Yes, we miss her.”

Phil Kaufmann, administrator at Greenfield, said the facility and staff are always honored to be home for many fine people — ones like Winnie Murphey.

“I think of Winnie as one of those gracious ladies of Princeton,” Kaufmann said.

“She always seemed to be positive and have a smile. (My wife) and I would go in and sing for her when she wasn’t able to get out much.

When you were interacting with her, she was genuinely interested.

“When I think of one of the gracious matriarchs of Princeton, I think of Winnie. She is truly missed,” he said.

Murphey’s obituary appears on Page 5.

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Obituaries Mary Moline

Winifred ‘Winnie’ Murphey

PRINCETON — Mary A. Moline, 86, of Princeton died at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at her home in Princeton.

Born Oct. 23, 1927, in Tiskilwa to Volney and Esther (Bales) Cook, she married Robert H. Moline in July 1955 in Princeton. He died Feb. 18, 1996.

She was a graduate of Bureau High School and had worked at the Bureau Mary Moline County Clerk’s office.

Surviving are one son, Charles R. Moline of Princeton; one sister, Margaret “Peggy” Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah; and one granddaughter, Irene Moline of San Antonio, Texas.

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

Cremation rites will be accorded and services will be at a later date. Inurnment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army.

PRINCETON — Winifred “Winnie” Lily Coward Murphey, 90, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014.

Winnie was born May 7, 1923, in Portland, Ore., to Horace and Freida Coward. She spent her early years in Portland, Ore., and San Diego, Calif., with her brother, Bob Coward, and many close neighborhood friends. WinWinifred nie graduated from Grant High School Murphey and continued her education to become a dietician.

She met Joseph Allen Murphey Jr. in 1944, and they married in July of that year. The couple’s plans for a life on the West Coast changed when Allen’s mother called and asked them to move to Princeton and help run Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past. Winnie and Alan worked hand-in-hand at Hofffman’s until 2004, when Allen passed away. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage shortly before he passed.

Winnie continued to work at Hoffman’s until 2012.

Winnie and Allen were loving parents to five children and their spouses, Judy Murphey, now deceased, Patrick (Julie) Murphey of Metamora, Scott (Meg) Murphey of Princeton, Jelinda (Richard) Morse of Malden and Jane (Claude) Rasmussen of Elizabeth, Colo.; and one grandson, Bryan Lorenzana of Chicago.

Winnie was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. She was a former board member for Freedom House, a Girl Scout leader and a room mother for all of her children’s school classes. She was involved in Beta Sigma Phi sorority and several Princeton charities. She loved to play bridge and cards with friends and enjoyed her last six years at Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton, where she met many dear new friends and became involved in many of the activities at Greenfield.

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Allen; her daughter, Judy Murphey; an infant sister; and her brother, Bob Coward.

The family of Winnie Murphey wishes to thank everyone who touched their mother’s and father’s lives. Their children feel truly grateful to have had Winnie and Allen as their parents, and while they will continue to miss them every day, they thank God for the time he gave them with their parents.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be emailed to hoffmansinfo@patternsofthepast.com or to Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past, 513 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356. A memorial has been set up for VITAS Hospice of Peru.

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

Kirk Schwingle MENDOTA — Kirk D. Schwingle, 57, of Mendota died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Mendota Community Hospital.

He was born May 8, 1956, in Mendota to Duane L. and Jean (Schultz) Schwingle. He married Cathy Rinalde on Sept. 16, 1978, in St. Anne’s Church in Toluca.

He graduated from Mendota High School in 1974 and graduated from Illinois Valley Community College. He was employed by Air Products and Chemicals as a driver safety trainer. He enjoyed playing golf and helping his dad with the farming and raising hogs.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Matt Schwingle of Mendota and Tim (Rachel) Schwingle of LaSalle; his mother, Jean Schwingle of Mendota; two brothers, Shawn (Connie) Schwingle of LaSalle and Brett Schwingle of Mendota; and three sisters, Lori (Joe) Kolodziej of LaSalle, Gwen (Bill) Otterbach of Mendota and Sheri (Kevin) McConville of Mendota.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mendota, with the Rev. Dale Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, April 10, in the church.

Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.

The Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota provided the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at merrittfh.com.

Walnut approves Legion donation

By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — The Walnut Village Board approved a donation to the Walnut American Legion.

Ralph DeWaele, representative of the Walnut Chapter of the American Legion, approached the village board at Monday’s meeting regarding a possible donation for flags for the veterans’ graves at the Walnut Cemetery. The Legion also displays flags in an Avenue of Flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day. The group receives good support from the community and local businesses for the purchase of those large flags used for the Memorial Day celebration. This support also includes the local Boy Scout troop putting up and removing the flags for this special part of the community’s observance honoring local veterans.

It is the small, individual flags placed on graves at the cemetery the Legion is struggling to purchase on an annual basis. These flags are kept on the graves all year and usually need to be replaced yearly. The organization orders a minimum of 400 small flags annually at a cost of about $450. Trustee Lee Sarver made a motion to donate $500 to purchase these small flags.

In other business, Walnut Police Chief Tom Ptasnik had previously approached the board regarding the purchase and upgrade of the radios used by the village police department. The current radios used by the department are UHF, and their signal must be converted by a repeater to a VHF signal before the police officers can communicate with the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department. All of the radio equipment used by the county department is using a VHF signal. The current radios also are limited in their coverage area.

Radio Ranch Inc. of Rock Falls had prepared two proposals including portable radios for the officers and repeaters for the squad cars. This new equipment would provide 98 percent coverage in all of Bureau County. The board reviewed the two proposals.

One was for Pyramid brand equipment costing about $7,900; and the second proposal was for Vertex brand equipment, which would provide the same coverage as the Pyramid brand but without some special programming options, costing $5,980. The board agreed to purchase the Vertex brand equipment, feeling the additional programming options were not necessary for a small police department.

Village Superintendent Carl Minks outlined efforts taken to make the village warehouse more weathertight and to also help eliminate the problem of birds nesting in this building. Minks requested the village purchase a new replacement garage door from Sullivan Door Co., Kewanee. Sullivan will install it for $785.

Sheffield Village Board makes Music on Main donation

By Andrew Fisher news@bcrnews.com

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board started the process of bringing music to citizens’ ears following the endless winter.

With the thoughts of warmer days and pleasant nights enlivened by the sounds of popular music, the village board approved the dates for the Music on Main event.

The event is set for July 19. At the request of Music on Main Board member Adam Kunkel, the board also appropriated $3,500 toward event expenses. The funds will

be paid for through the Band Fund tax. In order to help out further, the village agreed to provide police security, porta-potties, tables and garbage removal.

In an effort to minimize the impact on Main Street businesses, set up for the event won’t begin until the businesses closes on July 18. The event committee is planning on hosting at least two bands.

Several board members questioned why the event had to be held on Main Street. They wanted to know why it couldn’t be held in the Homecoming Park. Kunkel explained that given the number of anticipated attendees, the event was easier to manage and secure on Main

Street. Hosting the event in the park and on grass presents several problems, according to Kunkel. There is also the problem of bugs, the number of volunteers to manage such a large area, the lack of adequate lighting, and the absence of a concrete pad to place the stage on.

In response to the board’s request, Kunkel said the Music on Main Committee would provide a balance sheet with an itemized listing of expenses, receipts and the disposition of any profits. Typically the committee donates any profits to local charities. Kunkel said his committee expects expenses and turnout to be similar to the previous year’s event.

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The ring, the work, the compromise I’m engaged! I’m joining the married club. Three Mondays ago, my boyfriend finally popped the question on his birthday.

Since then, my magazine rack has filled up with bridal magazines; my colleagues have shared endless ideas for the wedding; and my mom and “future” mom-in-law can’t stop giggling.

It’s an exciting time right now — one that’s bringing many changes.

The biggest COMMENTARY change on our horizon is “moving in together.” See, I’m old-school, well, my parents are old-school. Forever, the deal has been no moving in together until a ring is present. What a great daughter I am to have stuck with their deal!

Currently, I rent a house in town with a friend and my fiancé lives in a country farmhouse, where we plan to make our home together ... starting next month.

It’s fun to think about living with my best friend for life — the one who knows all my gossip, all my secrets, all my habits — good and bad.

However, I’ll admit, this move isn’t going to be all flowers and hearts. We’re already looking at a couple humps in the horizon.

One being “Kitty,” my fiancé’s cat. See, I’m not a cat person — never was, never will be. And Kitty is not a human person — never has been, never will be. Obviously, we don’t get along. My fiancé believes he is her savior. He rescued her when she was just a kitten, and she’s grown into a wild beast — nothing close to domesticated. She hunts, climbs and avoids human contact at all costs. The big deal is she scratches and tears apart furniture. While it’s no problem my fiancé’s furniture is torn apart, I fear the thought of moving my own furniture in and it becoming the “new” scratching post. So what do we do about Kitty? Of course, he insists she stay, and I’m adamant about her moving outside. She is an adult cat, therefore cannot be declawed without a sure recovery. While I don’t enjoy Kitty, the last thing I want to see is her suffer from a terrible surgery that was my idea. Thus, the issue continues. We’re in the process of finding a “happy medium.”

The next issue is, country house means rusty water.

While my fiancé is too much “a man” to complain about the quality of water, this city girl is not that easy going. I think about rust ruining my precious white clothes, my gorgeous locks turning a weird color and the inconvenience of purchasing bottled water the rest of our lives.

My fiancé rolls his eyes at my reasons and thinks I overreact, but I have a feeling this might be one he’s going to have to bend on and call someone to fix because I’m not living with rust.

Our last issue is finding a smooth way to transform his “bachelor pad” into a home. He is 35, which means he’s had plenty of time to create a bachelor pad fortress.

My ideas of home decor clash with his ideas. I’m talking about moving the weightlifting equipment from the living room, finding a new place for the gigantic glass jug of pennies and nickels that acts as his kitchen centerpiece and taking down the punching bag hanging in what will be the guest bedroom. All these changes will have to be made slowly and calmly. He isn’t crazy about the punching bag idea, and I know when I purchase new decorations and take down his band posters, it might cause a little bit of pain. It’s going to take work, but we all know women always win this battle. Right?

So these are our humps we’re working on. While we call them issues, we recognize it’s normal and healthy to not agree on everything. People always tell us marriage is going to take work, and from the looks of it, I think we’re already dipping our toes in it. There’s going to be a lot of compromise, needed communication and “happy medium” solutions we both can live with. One of us will have to stand down or give in, but I know we will eventually work it all out. It’s going to make our new life chapter an interesting one.

BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie can be reached at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

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First Person

ert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Any Italian food with garlic.

Debbie Evelhoch

What is your favorite local restaurant: Uptown Grill in LaSalle.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My animals.

City: Ladd.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Pay all my debt, my family’s debt, help friends and donate a lot to local animal shelters, and buy a ranch in Wyoming.

Where did you grow up: Peru.

Family: Mom, Dorothy; brother, Steve.

Pets: Five horses; two minidonkeys, Smokey and Baba Looey; Irish Setter, Brinkley; mutt, Rufus; and Jack Russell terrorist, Milo.

Occupation: Assistant to athletic director Eric Bryant at Hall High School and school board secretary.

People would be surprised to know that you: Want to move to Wyoming and be a cattle rancher.

What is the last book you read: “Silken Prey” by John Sandford.

What is the last television show you watched: “Crisis.”

What is the last song you listened to: George Strait’s “This is Where The Cowboy Says Goodbye.”

If you were stranded on a des-

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: I like knowing everyone because they all pull together when needed.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Lower my property taxes!

Ever in bloom His name was Kevin. I met him my sophomore year of high school.

He was the brother of one of my best buddies, and so arrangements had to be made. I remember the first time we ever spoke; he introduced himself as if we were long lost friends, but with a James Dean cool kind of thing going on — unaware of whether I was accepting his invite because he knew I already had. We were lifers thereafter.

I used to go over to his house for the remainders of many afternoons, lounging on the couch to the tune of some of Ma’s gourmet cuisine or outside scattering across the pavement in pursuit of a hacky sack lost in flight. He was like the sun-stricken branches just outside the windowpane of my personality, hanging so bountifully that I could sense his presence each time I was out and about and of use to the world. He was what you call one of a kind, a characteristic I see in every sun spotter whom I consider to be a brother, if not in face then in fundamental.

I wish I could see him again, to look at him and wrap him in a big bear hug because I didn’t take the time that I could have toward the end of things. The last time I saw him, I smiled his way, shook his hand and thought the same old thoughts. And it crushes me. That’s because I live with the image of Kev in my head. That’s all I have left of him, along with a bad taste in my mouth because it doesn’t seem physically proper for a functioning body to cease.

I miss him because he’s just not here; he’s not here in the flesh. He’s not here to make me laugh or irritate me or invite me out on an adventure.

Through Kevin I’m understanding more about the gift that’s given. Life is a gift of an undetermined time frame, and his appearance here was fabulous, it was just what I needed.

He was a good friend of mine, and so it’s very hard for me to relinquish my desire for his presence.

Each good friend that goes leaves the rest of us confused. Like we should do something but don’t know what it is. Like we want to do something but aren’t allowed to. The pen is pressed to paper, and yet no words appear on the page.

His name was Kevin. He was a friend of mine. We used to run about, looking for the excitement in each other, and I wish he was sitting

Eric Engel COMMENTARY beside me right now. There’s a guilt that weighs on me for his family, and I would like to somehow step in for Kev because he’s not in a position to do so himself any longer. I want to rush over there and show up with the humor and the swag and the moves that Kev had, but we’re all different, and that’s what hurts the most.

I feel their pain when I look at them, and that amplifies mine. The realization that their pain must be even more severe than mine is a true awakening — a thought that’s hard to recognize because it’s so immense.

I do not know what they are feeling, and yet I want to act as if I do. I want to act as if this is a problem that I can solve. To just be able to remove their remorse because their remorse is clouding their memory of their joy.

It’s doing that for all of us.

I don’t know how to react sometimes to this understanding, but if I had the chance I would grab my boy and tell him that I love him and that I never wanted him to leave because he was such a righteous guy, and that he drank too much and was easily influenced ... but that’s not my right. It’s not my call to tell someone else how to live their life, how to be.

It’s my call to be their companion, to be a shining light outside of their window, to offer ideas that they may not have thought of, to challenge the ones that they had, and to accept them as they are. To look at them as a unique thing in my life that makes me understand things better through their influence — so much so that I look forward to it, I cherish it. That’s how I look at each of my friends, and I struggle with the idea that Kevin’s knowledge made specifically for my ears has come to an end.

He will no longer ever be capable of talking to me or walking with me or blowing up my phone with additions to my perspective. I assume I have a lot of time left here, and so I imagine that I will always, always want him to be the next person through my door, even though he won’t ever make it.

That battle inside me, it’s just that, it strains my abilities as a dreamer because it sacrifices my hope for

an everlasting connection to now, something I sense in most everyone I’ve ever known. Now I am living, and so tomorrow I again will live. But he didn’t, and so I realize that I won’t; but I’m not scared of that. I’m excited to see the Lord, but as each one of my loved ones sails off, I will be sad that they are not here to listen to me tell them about my excitement.

I’m sitting around an empty bonfire, and each time I close my eyes to recall a great moment between the two of us, I have to then open them and realize that it’s only me sitting there. That’s why I miss him. He always added so much to my ideals, and the fact that he still does is amazing. He gives me a better sense of purpose, not to live for him but to live with him; to know that he still affects me; that he influences me; that he is here, right now, being mentioned with great respect, and therefore great admiration.

He has not fled from my memory, nor my heart. Just my view. He exists in a new form now, so I use this emptiness around me, at times when it would just be the two of us, to think about who he was, what he was, what he did. As my brain settles and my heart smiles, I realize I could never lose him to the unknown, and due to the fact the available options do not include here with me in this great stir we created, I see him in a place much better than this. I see him in the trees. I see him in the stars above.

I hear him in the wind. I feel him touch my face as the flood disperses from my eyes, and I know that he is here. He’s no longer the Elvis-impersonating, Mohawk wearing, inked up box of free spirit that he once was, but he is here.

Maybe this is what God meant when he created us in his image. To be sensed even if we are not seen, to notice both the puzzle and each missing piece. We are not alone, even if we stand beside no other because what has been is, and what is shall always be. I miss you, dude, because I know you when you are here.

His name is still Kevin. He is still a brother, a son and my friend. He is still worth a story. And I hear laughter in the leaves that flutter past me in the breeze in a dream of a walk through the garden.

Eric Engel, formerly of Tiskilwa but now of Peoria, can be reached by e-mail at eazywritin84@yahoo.com.

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Wedding Aisle — Area couples share their engagement announcements. See Page 8.

Holy Week — Community churches announce their Holy Week schedules. See Page 8.

Community Notes Library activity BUDA — Mason Memorial Public Library in Buda will invite children in Grades K-5 for games and activities from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at the library.

Trivia night WALNUT — The Walnut Community Bible Church will hold a trivia night Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Concessions will be available to purchase.

Baskets will be available in a silent auction. All proceeds go to fund the Romania mission trip this July.

For more information, contact Candy Lind at 815379-9394 or Jayme Kepner at 815-379-4003.

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Children’s art classes continue at PAC Participants in the children’s art class at the Prairie Arts Center show their Van Gogh creations. Youngsters are encouraged to develop creativity, style and skill while exploring their artistic ideas in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. The classes run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Saturday of April and May. The fee for each class is $12 per child for PAC members (two or more PAC member’s children are $10 each) and $15 for non-members. As always, free materials will be provided. To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.

Tri-County Opportunities Council offers scholarships ROCK FALLS — The Tri-County Opportunities Council will offer at least 12 scholarships to income eligible students residing in the Tri-County Opportunities Council service area. The scholarships are each worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity through its Community Services Block Grant.

Preference for the scholarships will be given to students wishing to pursue high demand careers or other growth occupations.

Applicants of racial or ethnic minorities as well as previous scholarship recipients are encour-

aged to apply.

To be eligible for a scholarships, a student must meet the following criteria: the applicant must be a member of an income eligible family; they must be planning to attend an accredited Illinois post-secondary educational institution during the fall of 2014; and they must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside counties.

The deadline for applying is April 18.

For more information or to obtain an application form, visit the TriCounty Opportunities Council at 405 Emmons Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 or online at www. tcochelps.com.

Upcoming blood drives The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m.

April 16 at Ohio High School, 103 Memorial, Ohio, and from 1 to 6 p.m. April 29 at LaMoille High School, 801 S. Main, LaMoille.

To make an appointment to donated, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

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Museum on Main presents wild flower program Monday TISKILWA — Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St. will present “Wild Flowers of Illinois”

by Connie Swanson of Henry at 7 p.m. Monday.

Swanson will share photos, commentary and legends during the program.

Her slide presentation begins in early spring, when skunk cabbage begins to poke through the melting snow. The

program moves through the summer months and into the fall as viewers travel through Illinois’ meadows and woodlands, sand pits and prairies to enjoy the variety of colors and forms.

The program is free and open to the public. Following the program, there will be refreshments and social time in the museum.

Tiny Twisters registration MANLIUS — Registration for the 2014-15 Tiny Twisters is now being accepted.

Tiny Twisters is a preschool for 3- and 4-yearolds that meets one hour a day from the first full week in September through the first week in May. The class meets from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Bureau Valley High School; transportation is not provided.

The teachers for the preschool are the students in the child care classes.

The daily schedule for the preschool is free play, lesson, art, story, and snack and circle time.

The cost Give yourself of the preschool is $8 per a tax break.

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To register for the preschool, call the high school at 815-445-4004.

If you have questions regarding the preschool, call Connie Hahne or DeAnna Coers at the school at 815-445-4004 or Connie Hahne at home at 815-454-2060.

Cemetery cleanup OHIO — Help is needed to clean up St. Mary’s Cemetery, north of Ohio, at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Volunteers can meet in the Ohio Catholic Church parking lot to carpool or go directly to the cemetery.

Cookout planned WYANET — The Wyanet Community Club will host a cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wyanet Locker. The menu will be rib eyes, butterfly chops, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and pop.

Spring cleanup TISKILWA — Spring cleanup will commence at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main. Work should be finished around noon. Piccolo’s Pizza will supply slices to volunteers.

Red Hats event PRINCETON — The Princeton Red Hats will celebrate Kentucky Derby Day at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Princeton Elks Lodge. The best hat wins lunch.

Legion meeting LADD — Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion Post in preparation of Poppy Days, Memorial Day events and other upcoming events.

Wyanet Village Board meeting WYANET — The Wyanet Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. This is a different date then was previously scheduled.

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

Bev West and Michelle Hanck work on making pies for the bake sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Parish of the Nativity of our Lord, 510 Richard A. Mautino Drive, Spring Valley.

Parishoners can bring their baked items to the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday or Friday morning.

Fish fry HOLLOWAYVILLE — The Hollowayville United Church of Christ will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The menu will consist of baked and deep batter fried fish, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, dessert and bread. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 7-12 and free for children under 6 years old. Carryouts are available.

Bake sale OHIO — There will be an Easter bake sale at the Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Ohio, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday.

Concert WYANET — The Wyanet United Methodist Church will host the Chosen Ones Southern Gospel group at 8:45 a.m.

Sunday. Admission is a free-will offering.

Second Sunday finale SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will host the final alternative worship gather before the summer break at 6 p.m.

April 13.

Second Sunday is an alternative worship gathering with an eclectic mix of ancient-future worship practices and elements.

People can expect a unique blend of Psalms, spiritual songs, hymns, choruses, music video, The Word, The Table and more. All folks and families are invited to come and experience this unique alternative worship gathering.

The church is located on Route 6 in Seatonville. For more information, contact Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815-228-6717 or on Facebook at second sunday.Seatonville.

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

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Holy Week The church will celebrate Easter United Church of Christ with a service at 7:30 a.m., Easter

SHEFFIELD — Sheffield’s United Church of Christ will begin Holy Week celebrations at 10 a.m.

Sunday with Palm and Passion Sunday. On Maundy Thursday, the church will hold a soup supper and Communion in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. April 17.

Sheffield’s United Church of Christ, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Sheffield’s United Methodist Church will hold a Good Friday service together from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. April 18 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. At 9 a.m. April 20 the church will hold an Easter breakfast followed by an Easter worship celebration.

breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and a combined Easter service at 10 a.m. April 20.

First Presbyterian Church PRINCETON — The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton, 320 Park Ave. East, will hold a Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m. April 18. The purpose of this “Service of Shadows” is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment and agony of the events of Good Friday.

Easter worship is at 10:30 a.m.

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St. Jude’s Anglican Church PRINCETON — St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 101 Bryant Woods Drive, Princeton, will hold its Palm Sunday service with Blessing of Palms at 10:15 a.m. Sunday; Good Friday service with Adoration of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. April 18; Easter Sunday service of the resurrection at 10:15 a.m. April 20; and second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 10:15 a.m. April 27.

Christ Community Church PRINCETON — Christ Community Church will hold a Good Friday service/dessert night at 6:30 p.m.

April 18, a community Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. April 19 for children one year old to fifth grade and the annual Easter breakfast from 8 to 10:15 a.m. April 20 hosted by the church’s youth. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the youth mission trip this summer. Worship services will be at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. April 20.

First United Methodist Church PRINCETON — First United Methodist Church of Princeton will hold the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m. April 17.

This is a service filled with readings, music, sounds and light which tells the story of the passion of Christ.

SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will celebrate Holy Week starting at 9 a.m. Sunday with a Palm Sunday worship service. Each person attending will receive a palm branch to take home. The Second Sunday finale will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. This is an alternative worship gathering with ancient and contemporary music.

On April 18 there will be a communion service remembering the sacrifice of Jesus.

At 8 a.m. April 20 there will be a sunrise service followed by a continental breakfast at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Hollowayville United Church of Christ HOLLOWAYVILLE — The Hollowaville United Church of Christ will hold a Palm/Passion Sunday service at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday. There will be an Easter egg hunt for all present children. At 7 p.m. April 17 the church will hold its Maundy Thursday service. The Rev. Howard Smith from the Waltham Presbyterian Church will deliver the Good Friday message at noon April 18. On Easter Sunday, there will be a 7:30 a.m. sunrise service followed by a breakfast and another service at 9:30 a.m.

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Lauren Baltikauski and Nathan Trumpinski are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage.

She is the daughter of Debra and David Baltikauski of Spring Valley and he is the son of Sally and Thomas Trumpinski of Sublette.

The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Hall High School and a 2010 graduate of Western Illinois University. She is employed as a secondgrade teacher at John F. Kennedy School in Spring Valley.

Her fiancé is a 2004 graduate of Amboy High School and a 2008 graduate of WIU. He is

Lauren Baltikauski and Nathan Trumpinski employed as a manufacturing engineer at HCC Inc. in Mendota.

The couple will be married at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Zion United Church of Christ in Peru.

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Baseball: Bureau Valley 4, Amboy 3

Martin provides heroics for BV

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Jeff Schlesinger

Princeton’s Elliott Beetz returns a shot to Dixon Monday. His come-from-behind tiebreaker win enabled the Tigers to top the Dukes, 3-2.

Tennis: Princeton 3, Dixon 2

Beetz me

PHS junior comes through in the clutch

By Jeff Schlesinger sports@bcrnews.com

DIXON — Down 7-8 in the tiebreaker, junior Elliot Beetz was informed by teammate Brady Frank he needed to win for a Tigers’ victory. All the other courts had cleared because the games were complete or due to the increasing rain. Beetz proceeded to win the next three points, including a beautiful shot past his charging opponent which found the back left corner of the court, earning a hard fought three set victory.

“The first set, I was getting whupped 6-2,” said Beetz. “But I had to keep

my head up. The second set I fought him all the way and beat him 6-4.

Then the tie breaker was neck and neck until I finally got the two-point advantage at 10-8.”

Beetz’s win, along with the victories of the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams, gave the Tigers a 3-2 victory over conference foe Sterling Newman.

“Sterling Newman has always been tough,” said PHS coach Connie Lind. “When Elliot came back with the final three points... that was exciting!”

Frank and No. 2 doubles partner Ian Nichols had no problem in their

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MANLIUS – Right fielder Dylan Martin provided the heroics for the Bureau Valley Storm Monday, sending a fastball through the gap in right center field to the fence for a seventh-inning, walk-off double for 4-3 win.

“Dylan Martin did an excellent job at the plate keeping the ball in between the second basemen and shortstop. He was just really looking to drive the ball and he did,” BV coach John Matlick said.

The heroics Martin provided may have only been overshadowed by the stellar play of starting pitcher Josh Mead. He proved instrumental both offensively and defensively in the Storm’s victory over the Clippers. He struck out 14 Amboy batters while walking only one during seven innings. He also blasted a lead-off home run to left center field to get the BV scoring started.

“I think Josh Mead did a really nice job for us. His pitch count was a little higher than what we wanted but he threw a lot of strikes for us,” Matlick said. “He did a great job offensively at the plate for as well hitting that home run and getting on base. We figured out he threw about 75 percent strikes, and he did a great job throwing strikes and striking out some key guys.”

With the game tied at 3-3 with one out in the seventh inning, left fielder David Dzurisin hit a squib shot up the middle and hustled

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Bureau Valley’s Dylan Martin comes through in the clutch with a walk-off double in the seventh inning to send the Storm to a 4-3 win over TRAC North rival Amboy Monday in Manlius. down the first baseline, forcing an errant throw which drew Amboy first baseman Canaan Ross off the bag to set up Martin for a chance at some heroics.

Martin stepped to the plate and drilled a fastball to right center which scooted past right fielder Hunter Varga, allowing Dzurisin to race around the bases as he scored from first base.

Amboy scored in the first inning off a RBI single by second basemen Tim Clark. The Storm quickly answered off Mead’s first inning lead off home run and a RBI single by left fielder Dzurisin that scored shortstop Ryan Young from second base.

BV had opportunities to extend their lead early but failed to plate

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Softball: Amboy 12, Bureau Valley 5

Clippers overpower Storm tact but hitting the ball right at Amboy fielders. The Storm managed only one hit through the first three innings.

“We hit the ball well but every time we seemed to make contact, it found one of their fielders. If we keep making solid contact like we did today, the hits will start falling for us and the wins will be there,” Bureau Valley coach Brian Humphrey said.

Amboy got out to a 2-0

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Bureau Valley’s Irini Petros makes connections with a pitch vs. Amboy Monday.

MANLIUS — The highpowered offense of the Amboy Clippers was too much to overcome for the Bureau Valley Storm girls on the softball diamond as the Clippers used a fifth-inning explosion of seven runs to beat the Storm 12-5 Monday night in Manlius.

BV struggled to get its offense going early, continually making solid con-

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State legislature takes on the IHSA I find the ongoing Illinois High School Association vs. the state legislature debate to be quite amusing.

Representative Chapa LaVia authored House Resolution 895, suggesting the state legislature take a close look at the IHSA operations, even suggesting that it should take things over, citing “accountability” and “transparency.”

The resolution passed by a

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS 55-51 vote, which calls for the IHSA to meet with the Education Committee for hearings.

In a nutshell, the state of Illinois is calling the IHSA a money-mongering organiza-

tion, which dabbles in sports on the side. It would seem the state legislature might want some of the IHSA’s pie.

IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman said in a press release, “We felt unfairly targeted with the way this all came about. But what’s done is done. The hearings are going to happen, so our mindset now is the sooner the better. We want to show the representatives how we oper-

ate and clear up any misconceptions they may have.”

While I would say some of the IHSA moves/decisions come with dollar signs in mind — i.e. putting March Madness up for bid in 1996 when Peoria landed the state boys basketball tournament out from underneath Champaign and the recurrent up for bids since, contract with an out of state outfit to take and sell its images from the state tourna-

ments and it’s new contract with Wilson to become the official ball of the IHSA (byebye Badan) — it hardly is.

The IHSA does a fine job at what it does, putting athletes around the state on the playing fields. They have 816 member schools, more than 400,000 participating students in sports and activities each year, around 30,000 coaches

See Hieronymus Page 10

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Soccer: Morris 4, Princeton 0

Tigresses leave their game on the bus

By T.G. Smith Shaw Media Service

MORRIS - Morris junior forward Emily Burling got a rebound goal off a shot by sophomore teammate Amanda Grant in the 21st minute and Grant then proceeded to add a hat trick to the day for the Redskins in a 4-0 non-conference win over Princeton Monday.

“It was a good win. We still have some touchups we need to make but it was good,” Grant said. “Our connections still need to be better but since the start of the season we’ve been doing pretty good.”

Morris is now 2-0-1 on the season while Princeton fell to 0-4.

Princeton coach Ed Young said his team left its game on the bus for all intents and purposes.

“I was disappointed in the showing.

I expected more from my girls,” Young said. “We didn’t get a proper warmup in and I think there were a little groggy from that. We never really woke up. It was a mind and body soccer failure.”

Actually, the Tigresses dictated the pace in the early going but the Redskins quickly turned the tides. In the fifth minute the Redskins got their first shot of the game and held the ball in the offensive zone for most of the next 15 minutes before Burling’s rebound goal.

Then, in the 34th minute Grant scored on a penalty kick against Princeton keeper Kelly Schmidt. This after Brooklyn Enger was tripped in the box.

Grant then highlighted the match with two breakaway goals in the second half — one in the 46th minute and the other in the 50th minute.

“It was a good game. Not only because

Shaw Media Service photo/Craig Lincoln

Princeton’s Michaela Strom battles Morris for the ball Monday. we scored four goals, but we got to get a lot of the girls in,” Morris coach Kristen Porter said. “Everyone did good. We had so many shots on goal and so many opportunities.”

The Redskins had 22 shots on goal against Schmidt while Princeton managed just three.

• The Tigresses went down by the

same 4-0 score Tuesday at Dixon. It was the first win of the season for the Duchesses while PHS fell to 0-5.

Dixon got a pair of goals from Lauren Chacon, her first coming 15 minutes into the game. She added her second goal 10 minutes after halftime to make it 3-0.

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and teams and 37 interscholastic sports/activities it oversees.

It is certainly not an easy job and the IHSA has been a punching bag for many around the state, including school officials and coaches and media over the years. But it is not the shady outfit the state legislature seems to want to make it come off to be.

Has the state of Illinois seen its own budget lately? I would think with the state’s budget in shambles, the legislature would far be more suited to worry about its own problems in Springfield and allow the IHSA to govern and manage the state of the sports in Illinois.

• Pay it Forward: I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Michael Collins, an ISU senior who was killed March 29 in an accident last week in Normal at the hands of a drunk driver who ran a red light.

Michael is the son of an old teammate and friend of mine, Jim Collins, head baseball coach at Normal U-High. They shared a love of the game and for their Lord.

Michael seems to have been just an outstanding young man with a strong faith. He chose to become an organ donor and has helped to save or enhance the lives of more than 200 people with his generous giving.

There is a Facebook page honored Michael’s life, encouraging others to “Pay it Forward for Michael Collins,” and do random acts of kindness for others, just the way he did. That’s the way we should all live our lives, just like Michael.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

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Softball: Princeton 7, Orion 5

Tigresses win TRACS opener over Orion

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Bureau Valley’s Michael Eastwood is a blur in the turn in the 200 meters in Monday’s triangular in Manlius. The Storm swept the boys and girls meets running against Henry/Midland and Fieldcrest.

Track and Field roundup

Storm sweep outdoor opener

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Bureau Valley opened the 2014 outdoor season with sweep success Monday. The BV boys won 16 events to top the four-team field with 108 points, nearly 80 points better than Henry/Midland and Fieldcrest. The BV girls won their meet, defeating Henry/Midland 92.5 to 48.

Justin Buckman swept the throws for BV, taking the discus (122-01) and shot (46-0) and Kane Eastwood had a double in the 800 (2:06.48) and 400 (56.42). Other BV winners included Will Konneck (100, 11.96), Michael Eastwood (200, 24.98), Ryan Taylor (pole

vault, 9-6), Tucker Schoff (110 hurdles, 18.1) and Jeremiah Blackert (triple, 34-11). BV also swept the relays.

Sydney Lebahn matched Buckman’s sweep in the weights with tosses of 34-3 1/4 in the shot and 104-10 in the discus. Lauren Peterson won a pair in the 100 hurdles (18.23) and 300 hurdles (57.14) as did Lindsey Hoffert in the 400 (1:15.2) and long jump (16-0 1/2). Other BV winners were Haley DeVoss in the high jump (4-7), Corine Wagenknect (pole vault, 5-6) and Regan Weidner (3200, 13:18.75).

At Princeton: The Tigers captured 14 firsts and six seconds en route

to scoring 113.5 points, defeating Streator (52.5) and Putnam County (16) in its first outdoors meet of the season.

“It is always nice to get that first meet under your belt in the outdoor season,” PHS coach Dan Foes said.

Drew Pranka swept the hurdles with times of 16.63 in the 110 highs and 43.32 in the 300 lows and also claimed the pole vault (11-0). Senior sprinter Caleb Strom won the 100 (11.93) as well as the long jump (20-8 1/2).

Other PHS individual winners included Denver Wyatt in the 3200 (12:10.03), Matt Gibson (discus, 109-5), Luke Marselle (triple jump,

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ORION — Danielle Hughes and Elizabeth Hendrix gave the Orion Chargers the old 1-2 punch in the third inning of Monday’s Three Rivers South softball action Hughes hit the first of her two RBI doubles and Hendrix added a basesclearing single to spark a five-run Princeton rally to take a 5-3 lead. The Tigresses tacked on two more runs and pitcher Madison Menzel stopped a seventh-inning Orion rally at two to hold onto a 7-5 win.

The Tigresses collected 13 hits on the day.

PHS coach Bob James said they did a good job adjusting to the Orion pitcher who was throwing pitches down and away off the plate.

“We made some adjustments off what the pitcher was doing.

We put the ball in play and got 13 hits. So we’re positive about that,” James said. “She wasn’t overpowering, but she had good movement. We just moved to the front of the box and up to the plate as close as we could get to try to get the ball before it breaks. The kids did a good job with that.”

Hughes finished with three hits on the day, including her second RBI double to stake the Tigresses to a 7-3 lead in the top of the seventh.

Catcher Abby Jaques and Menzel each added two hits.

“We’ve been hitting the ball. We just

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Princeton’s Maddie Cain dances out of the way of an inside pitch in Tuesday’s F/S game at Dixon. haven’t been playing good defense,” James said. “We had our spots today where we didn’t play our best defense, but we did get better and made some key plays.

So, that’s a plus.”

Bradlee Fair and Angie Minus each had three hits for Orion.

• On Tuesday at Dixon, the Tigresses struck first with an RBI hit by Jaques to take a 1-0 lead in the first inning. The rest of the game belonged to Erin Smith and the Duchesses.

Smith struck out 11 in a complete-game victory, and also added a single, triple and three RBIs to lead the Duchesses to

victory. She held PHS to six hits.

The Tigresses committed four errors in the field. Menzel took the loss, pitching all six innings.

• Tiger tales: The Princeton F/S fell 13-8 at Dixon. Lexi Camp and Sarah Ray had RBI hits.

The F/S played three innings at Orion Monday before the game was called on the account of darkness. PHS scored three runs in the top of the first, including back-to-back RBI double by catcher Rachel Jensen and a RBI triple by pitcher Brooke Hieronymus.

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Sangston’s hit lifts Hall past St. Bede Venegas also came up big offensively, cracking out three hits with two RBIs against Sophomore catcher his former school. SangsAdam Sangston hit a ton and Miguel Villareal game-ending single in the (2 RBIs) each added two bottom of the eighth to hits. send everyone in red and Jack Brady led the St. white home happy with an Bede offense with three 8-7 win over rival St. Bede hits with losing pitcher Adam Monday at Kirby Park’s Matt Szczpeniak, Nick Sangston Foley Field.

Game-winning Plankenhorn and Michael St. Bede, which led 3-0 hit for Hall Bellino adding two each. after 3 1/2 innings, rallied The Bruins fell to 1-5, for two runs in the top of the 0-2 with the loss. seventh, tying the game at 6 on a two-run double by Jon Dose off Red Devil reliever Hall 4, St. Bede 2: Ellie HerTaggart Venegas. rmann and Brenna Faletti came Hall improved to 4-0 and 1-0 out swinging for the Lady Devwith the Three Rivers South ils, triggering a pivotal threeConference opening victory. run second inning. Herrmann Venegas earned the win in hit a lead-off homer and Faletti relief of starter A.J. Gaeta, followed with a two-run triple, who pitched into the seventh taking Hall to a 3-0 lead it would inning. not give up.

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Softball

Adrianna Pikula pitched a complete-game victory, striking out seven St. Bede batters while allowing one earned runs and six hits.

Emmi Christensen led the Lady Bruins with two hits. Brianna Lau took the loss.

Somonauk 17, LaMoille/ Ohio 0: Myrah Graham had the lone hit for the Lady Lions off Bailee Krantz, who struck out 13.

Annawan/Wethersfield 6, Monmouth-Roseville 4: Winning pitcher Megan Foes and reliever Kaylee Dunfee (homer) each collected three hits for the winning Lady Titans Monday at Annawan. Foes struck out seven in five innings, turning over a 6-2 lead to Dunfee, who was touched for two runs in the seventh.

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LaMoille second baseman Alana Cherry makes the play to first base in Monday’s loss to Somonauk.

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Josh Mead fires a pitch for Bureau Valley in Monday’s TRACN contest at Manlius. BV won 4-3.

Baseball

From Page 9 more runs as they left six runners in scoring position in the first three innings.

“I wish we had some more timely hits earlier in the game, and we might have not needed that last base hit but we didn’t but we still got through when the

Track

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37-10), Cody Workman (800, 2:19.83) and Kai Tomaszewski (400, 55.55).

Princeton swept the relays on the day. Zach Andersen, Brent Loftus, Michael Warren and Workman clocked a 9:42.2 in the 4x800; Tomaszewski, Pranka,

game counted,” Matlick said.

Matlick stressed his team will continue to work to improve for the remainder of the season.

“We will continue to work on defense and improve our play as much as we can and offensively we just need to score when we have the opportunity. We’ll continue to work on both but our main thing is we just need to get

Janssen and Strom ran a 46.32 in the 4x100; Austin Hilmes, Dominic Biggs, Austin Henderliter and Alex Warren won the 4x200 (1:53.59); and Andersen, Workman, Austin Wetsel and Tomaszewski had a first-place 3:50.57 in the 4x400.

At Chillicothe: It took just one day outdoors for Madi Quinn to set a school record in the

hits when we have runners in scoring position,” Matlick said.

BV was lead offensively by Mead who went 2-4 with a home run an RBI and Martin who was 3-4 with the game-winning RBI. Mead had multiple strikeouts in each inning except for the sixth which he failed to record one.

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pole vault for Hall High School. The freshman cleared 9-3 to win the event on a day the Lady Devils (79) placed third behind Mendota (90) and IVC (83).

Brittany Foster won two individual events, winning the 200 (29.15) and 400 (1:08.44), and teamed with Quinn, Tanja Acamovic, Lexi Scarpaci to win the 4x1 (55.12). Hall also won

the 4x8 (1:29.96) with Vanessa Olivares, Amelia Moreno, Paige Orlandi and Ashley Keegan.

Taking seconds for Hall were Jenna Lusietto (high jump, 4-9), Quinn (110 hurdles, 18.1), Ashley Keegan (800, 2:49.13), Acamovic (300 hurdles, 58.06) and Orlandi (1600, 6:24.09).

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lead in the third inning off second baseman Kelsie Thurman’s RBI double which scored two runs for the Clippers in the early going.

The Storm quickly answered in the next inning scoring four runs as BV grabbed their first and only lead of the game off of center fielder Shelby Weborg’s 2-run double that made the score 4-2.

The home advantage was quickly erased during the next inning as 12 Clippers stepped for a 7-run explosion in the top half of the fifth inning.

The scoring barrage included three doubles; one each by catcher Kaitlyn Liebling, centerfielder Micaela McCoy, third baseman Destinee Oenes and a home run by right fielder Courtney Rhine that set the pace for the remainder of the game.

Clipper batters added three more insurance runs during the final three innings as BV only managed to add one more run in the top of the seventh inning on a single by second baseman Ashley Phillips which scored shortstop Darcy Kepner.

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Princeton’s Lucas Bauer returns a shot against Dixon in Tuesday’s tennis action at Princeton.

Tennis Scoreboard Baseball

At Kirby Park, Spring Valley

St. Bede 210 010 21 - 7 14 1 Hall 000 231 02 - 8 11 4 WP Venegas (2ip, 2h, 1r, 0er, 2k,1w).

SP: Gaeta (6+ip, 12h 6r, 4er, 5k, 2w). LP: Szpeniak. Leading hitters: Hall - Venegas 3-4 2rbi, Villarreal 2-4 2rbi, Trevier rbi, Sangston 2-3 rbi. SBA - Szpeniak 2-5, Plankenhorn 2-5, Bellino 2-5, Brady 3-5.

• Sangston had game winning hit in the bottom of the 8th.

JV: Hall 13, St. Bede 3. WP: Merkle. LP: Anderson. Leading hitters: St. Bede - N. Szczepaniak (2 hits, Lenkaitis (1 hit).

Hall - NA. At St. Bede (F/S)

Bruins 7, Amboy 1 W: Josh Sapp (2-0, 8k, 3bb). Leading Hitters; SBA - A. Truckenbrod (2b), Szczepaniak (1 hit). C. Mitchell (1 hit).

St. Bede 10, Amboy 0 (6). WP: B. Nave (1-0, 1h, 8k, 5bb). Leading hitters: SBA Truckenbrod (3-5, 2b, B. Eustice (2 hits, M. Anderson (1 hit), E. Knoblauch (1 hit).

At Manlius

Amboy

100 101 0 - 3 7 6

Bureau Valley 200 100 1 -4 8 2 WP: J. Mead (7ip, 7h, 1er, 15k, 2bb). LP: T. Clark (6.1ip, 8h, 2er, 9k, 1bb). Leading hitters: Amboy — Clark (3 hits, 2b), H. Varga (2 hits), N. Rinard (rbi). BV – D. Martin (3 hits, gw rbi), Mead (2 hits, hr, rbi), D. Dzurisin (2 hits, rbi).

Other area scores

L-P 5, Rock Island 1 Putnam County 11, Henry 1 (5) At LaMoille

Softball

Somonauk 17, LaMoille/Ohio 0 (5). WP: Krantz (5ip, 1h, 0r, 13k). LP: Schultz (1k, 3bb). L/O hitting: Graham (1-2).

At Orion

Princeton 005 010 1 - 7 13 4 Orion 120 000 2 - 5 10 4 WP: Menzel (7ip, 10h, 5r, 2er, 5k, 4bb).

LP: Price. Princeton (4-3, 1-0) hitting: Ciesielski (1-3, r, sb, sac), Lawson (0-1), Hughes (3-4, 4, 2 2b, 2rbi), Jaques (2-5, r, rbi), Menzel (2-5), Krohn (r ), Holmbeck (1-4, r, rib), Bates (2-3, sac), Hendrix (1-3, r, 3rbi), Oeder (0-4), Bauer (1-4),Truesdon (r, sb).

JV: Orion 5, Princeton 3 (game called by darkness after three). Princeton hit-

ting: Camp (rbi), Jensen (1-2, 2b, rbi), B. Hieronymus (1-1, 3b, rbi).

3, M 5. CK: P 2, M 4.

At Manlius

Dixon 4, Princeton 0 (1-0 halftime).

Shots: P 5, D 7. Saves: P 2, D 5. Fouls: P 7, D 2. CK: P 2, D 2.

Amboy 002 090 1 - 12 Bureau Valley 000 400 1 - 5 WP: K. Doege. LP: Petros. Leading hitters: Amboy (5-0, 2-0 TRACN): Oenes (3 hits, 2 2b, rbi), K. Thurman (3 hits, 2b, 2 rbi), M. Ely 2, C. Rhine (2 hits, hr, rbi).

Bureau Valley: A. Phillips (2 hits, rbi), L. DeVenney (2 rbis), S. Weborg (2 rbi).

At Reynolds Park, Dixon

Princeton 100 000 0 — 1 6 4 Dixon 104 020 x — 7 8 1 W: Smith (2-2, 7ip, 6h, 1er, 11k, 0bb).

LP: Menzel (6ip, 8h, 7r, 4er, 6k, 3bb).

Leading hitters: PHS - Jaques (2 hits, rbi).

Dixon – Smith (2 hits, 3b, 3rbi), Geesey (2 hits), VanOosten (2rbi).

Other games

Stillman Valley 14, Mendota 3 Mendota 18, Paw Paw 2 Putnam County 7, Henry 2 At Morris

Soccer

Morris 4, Princeton 0 (2-0 halftime).

Shots: P 4, M 18. Saves: P 14, M 4. Fouls: P

At Dixon

At Sterling

Tennis

Princeton 3, Newman 2. Singles: 1 Beetz (P ) def. Ardis 2-6, 6-4, 10-8; 2 Knack (N) def. Bauer 6-1, 7-5. Doubles: 1 Hicks/ Lorenzen (P ) def. Neisewander/Schmitt 7-5, 6-4. 2 Frank/Nichols (P ) def. Burger/ Reuter 6-4, 6-0. 3 Shoemaker/Franfother (N) def. Jensen/Stephanovc (P ) 6-4, 6-2.

JV: Sears/Schultz (P ) 8-3, Butler/ Layton (P ) 8-0. All other matches rained out.

At Princeton

Alleman 5, Princeton 0. Singles: 1 Beetz lost 6-0, 6-1; 2 Bauer lost 3-6, 6-4, 11-9.

Doubles: 1 Hicks/Lorenzen (P ) lost 6-4, 6-3, 2 Frank/Nichols (P ) lost 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3 Jensen/Stephanovc (P ) lost 6-0, 6-1.

JV: Alleman 7-1. Arabia lost 8-3, Wray/ Reeverts lost 9-87, 7-5, Rodda/Layton lost 8-2, Sears/Schultz won 9-8, 7-5, Schlesinger/Kinnamon lost 8-2, Butler/ Zeleinik lost 8-4, Owens/Currie lost 8-0.

“We’re hitting the ball a lot better, and we had a lot of opportunities to score, and we should have scored more than five runs but that’s just how the day turned out,” Humphrey said.

According to Humphrey improving upon getting timely hits, erasing mental mistakes and getting his younger players some experience will be instrumental for the BV storm to turn the corner and be successful for the remainder of the year.

“I thought we played pretty well. We hit the ball and other than that one inning we pitched a pretty good ball game,” he said.

“They have a pretty good lineup, they got a lot of good hitters in the lineup, and they got rolling in that one inning, and we just couldn’t get any outs. If you take away that one inning, it’s a whole different ball game.

“We have some inexperienced girls on the team at this level, and they’ll improve with more experience on the field. We just need to work on some little things and our mental mistakes. If we take care of these things, we’ll be alright.”

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match winning 6-4 and 6-0.

But seniors Zach Hicks and Tyson Lorenzen had a much more difficult time gaining the victory in the No. 1 doubles match.

In the first set they had to overcome a 4-5 deficit to gain the 7-5 victory. In the second set, they had the option of leaving the court due to rain with a 5-4 lead which would have given them the match, but insisted on playing the entire set. They proceeded to win with style breaking their opponents serve at love.

“I was pushing the ball instead of swinging at it,” Lorenzen said, explaining the first set struggles.

“Coach told me to stop it, and I did.”

“We had a lot of confidence going into the second set after the horrific first set,” Hicks added.

“We played really well over the weekend. We came in here maybe a little high strung.”

Lucas Bauer fell 6-1, 7-5 at No. 2 singles.

Many of the JV matches were shortened due to the rain. Gaining victories for the JV were the doubles of Aaron Sears and Luke Schultz (8-3) and Matt Butler and Chris Layton (8-0).

• The Tigers fell to Alleman 5-0 at home Tuesday.

Bauer played to three sets at No. 2 singles (3-6, 6-4, 11-9) as did Frank/Nichols at No. 2 doubles (1-6, 6-3, 10-4). The lone winner for the F/S/JV was the doubles team of Sears/Schultz (9-8, 7-5).

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Business story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican reporter Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 273, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com.

Guisti named economic educator

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Ivy Barr (seated), Brian Rossler (standing from left), Bob Nudd and Jeff Nudd are some of the employees of the Independent for Life located in Peru at 4015 Progress Boulevard in Peru.

Independent For Life services Bureau County

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PERU — Independent For Life, a home medical equipment company, has been serving the area for the last seven years.

“We have been here for 10 years and first had specialty medical items,” said Bob Nudd, owner. “We wanted our customers to have more and additional options not available from

other companies like portable oxygen travel-sized tanks, beds with battery backups and respirators oxygen CPAP nebulizers.”

The company has durable medical equipment like hospital beds, wheelchairs and walkers for its customers.

“We service the Princeton area every day and all of Bureau County area,” he added. “Our philosophy is we give people

options. We search the Internet and catalogs to find the items people want and not just tell them they aren’t available.”

The company’s revamped website is currently under construction and will be up and running in about a month, said Rudd.

“People can’t order off our website,” he said.

“They will have to call the

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: March 24, 2014 Jolene Kulpa to Bradley Marusich, warranty deed, Lot 17 in Block 36 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $66,500.

Verna Palkovic to Harry and Theresa Burrows, executor deed, Unit 4 in Lincoln Park Condominium, Princeton, $171,500.

Scott Myers, John Nordstrom and Loretta Nordstrom to Nicholas Pyszka and John Vezzetti, trustees’ deed, part of Sections 35-36 in Arispie Township, $132,500.

Judith Farley to Shirley Starr, warranty deed, part of Lots 2-3 in Block

2 in Smith’s Addition, Princeton, $73,000.

March 25, 2014 Donald Wede to Kevin and Samantha Schnaiter, trustee’s deed, part of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 in James H. Seaton’s Second Addition, $60,000.

Amy and Dennis Lindenbusch to Crown Pacific Inc., warranty deed, Lot 409 in Fox Creek Subdivision, Princeton, $261,000.

Crown Pacific Inc. to James and Marilyn Hagrelius, warranty deed, Lot 409 in Fox Creek Subdivision, Princeton, $261,000.

David and Karen Gillan to Kendra Biagioni, warranty deed, Lot 21 in Block 40 in Spring Valley, $77,500.

Linda Merkel to Connie and Steven Fairbanks,

joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 5-6 in West Addition, Princeton, 25,000.

March 26, 2014 Delores and Ned Lehman to Joshua and Michelle Nickelsen, warranty deed, Lots 1, 2 and 7 in Block 8 in Seatonville, $66,500.

Andrew Guzman and Mary Titano to Alice Doran, Craig Searl and Jennifer Searl, warranty deed, Lot 124 in Bryant Circle Unit of Bryant Woods, Princeton, $335,000.

March 28, 2014 Margaret Lolkus to Kenneth Isaacson, warranty deed, part of Lot 6 in Fairview Subdivision, Princeton, $5,000.

Sandra Watson to Philip Erickson, warranty deed, part of Section 31 in Walnut Township, $462,000.

office at 866-494-1948.”

The office, located at 4015 Progress Boulevard in Peru, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Career Development Division (CDD), a division of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), named Haley Guisti, compliance/loan officer, North Central Bank, Hennepin, as its 2013-14 Economic Educator.

The award was presented at the CDD annual spring meeting held in Springfield. This award was created to encourage and reward community bankers for becoming involved in economic education within their communities. CDD members submitted summary forms on any economic education projects, presentations, etc., they completed from March 2013 through March 2014.

Guisti has been instrumental in promoting the bank’s scholarship program which includes the CBAI’s Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship Program. This has led to the awarding of 11 financial scholarships to local high school seniors.

She has been instrumental in promoting financial literacy to the community. Guisti is the facilitator of the bank’s Superstar Saver Kid’s

Club which provides members with monthly worksheets during the school year Guisti that are financial and mathematical in nature.

These programs include school visits by Guisti to work with the students and teachers when needed. The bank works with the children to promote hard work and the importance of saving by paying students for the “A’s” they earn on their report cards. Guisti also coordinates a visit by elementary school children to the bank showing them each department and explaining the function of their bank in the community. Finally, Guisti also helps to coordinate Community Banking Week at the Hennepin location.

Guisti continues to work diligently to provide quality financial education to her community.

Guisti resides in Mark with her husband, Tony; her daughter, Chloe; and stepdaughter, Evelyn.

North Central Bank has offices in Hennepin and Ladd.

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Health department releases scores The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operation.

Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical.

Inspectors check the Photo contributed

Hugo Heredia (center) recently led the first class at The Studio located inside the Cattails Gift Shop in Utica, with managers from Starved Rock Lodge as the participants.

The Studio is now open at Cattails UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge has teamed up with its sister store, Cattails, to open “The Studio.”

“We are pleased to announce a new and exciting series of artinspired programs for 2014,” said Edna Daugherty, activities director for Starved Rock Lodge.

“Classes are designed for anyone with a desire to create a work of art in a couple of hours.”

Daugherty said the workshops are perfect for mother/daughter gettogethers, girls’ night out, date nights for couples, bridal or baby showers, small group events and corporate team building.

Everything you need for the event will be

included. No experience is necessary, but reservations are.

Local artists Hugo Heredia, Larisa Sarver, Christy Myers and Melody Best will lead painting and wine classes. Basket weaving (where all skill levels are welcome, even beginners) will be taught

by Leesa Tipton. Heredia recently led the first class at The Studio with managers from Starved Rock Lodge as the participants.

Classes will be taught inside Cattails Gift Shop, which is located at the corner of Route 6 and Route 178 in Utica. Wine tasting is a natural complement to art classes because Cattails has its own wine tasting room

and has been selling wine produced by Illinois vintners for more than 12 years.

Cattails is expanding the events it offers for this year with acoustic music on the patio this summer (May-October) and Chillin’ on 6, located next door, will open before the end of April, featuring a variety of homemade artisan ice cream, gelato, baked goods and old-fashioned candy and sodas.

For more information on this new program, contact Starved Rock Lodge’s Activities Department at 815-220-7386 or visit www.starvedrocklodge.com/activities or www.shopcattails.com.

Bureau County food service evaluations Bradford Shallowbrook Farm & Retreat Center

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Buda Buda Bar

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DePue DePue School Giant’s Den Manlius Bureau Valley High School Bureau Valley Special School

99 95 99 99

Princeton Culver’s Kramer’s Kitchen/Chuckwagon Los Ranchitos Oriental Gardens Princeton High School Food Service

95 95 83 89 100

entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel and garbage and refuse disposal.

Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above.

At 65, the Bureau/ Putnam County ordinance allows the health

department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it.

It depends on the number of critical and noncritical violations and the type of violations.

Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks.

All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

Super Wok The Spoon Wendy’s Covered Bridge Fudge Shop St. Louis School

Walnut Express Lane Gas & Food Mart 80 Konz Restaurant and Lounge Little Blessings Walnut Manor Nursing Home Bureau Valley North

95 99 99 99

Wyanet Casey’s General Store

95

78 83 95 97 95

Sheffield Manlius Oil Co. Convenience Store 95 Red’s Bar and Grill 90 Royal Supermart 91 Spring Valley A & R Gate Gourmet Cuisine Alfano’s BP Gas Station Goldmine Restaurant Las Palmas Over Yonder Bar and Grill Spring Valley Super Market/Food Service Spring Valley Super Market/Retail

84 89 85 90 69 89 85

Putnam County food service evaluations Hennepin Putnam County Elementary School 99 McNabb Moreno’s On Main 82 Putnam County Junior High School 99

84

Tiskilwa Indian Valley Inn Inc. 86 Reagan Middle School/District 115 96

Evaluations conducted Feb. 1 through March 31

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IVCC business services, finance office earns award OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College’s office of Business Services and Finance has earned a prestigious national budget presentation award for the seventh straight year.

IVCC’s 2013 budget received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The award “reflects (IVCC’s) commitment to meeting the highest principles of

government budgeting,” the GFOA press release stated.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran called the award “a significant accomplishment” and credited Cheryl Roelfsema, vice president for Business Services and Finance, and her department for the achievement.

“This award exemplifies a commitment to excellence in budgeting which is shared by our board, faculty and staff,” Roelfsema said.

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had to satisfy nationally recognized standards for effective budget presentation as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.

“Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America,” said the GFOA, a nonprofit association serving 17,800 government finance professionals.

Andersen receives honors Wick Builders received information to help them provide a higher value building experience for their customers in a series of workshops during the Wick Buildings 2014 annual meeting.

Educational sessions focused on building products and components, gaining a better understanding of customer needs and next generation estimating and design tools. The three-day event was held at the Cha-

teau on the Lake Conference Center in Branson, Mo., on March 12, 13 and 14. It was attended by more than 200 builders and industry participants ranging from Colorado to Ohio.

“Rick Andersen of Andersen Statewide Buildings LLC in Sterling took an active role in the sessions which were designed for both sharing and learning information,” said Tom Wick, president and gener-

al manager for Wick Buildings Inc. Wick Buildings honored Andersen Statewide Buildings LLC for several accomplishments in 2013 including an Elite Award and 20 years of longevity recognition. Elite status is achieved by only a select group of top performing Wick Builders each year.

Longevity awards celebrate the number of years that each Builder has been a partner of Wick Buildings.

Seed & Agronomy – Ashton, Buda, Henry, LaMoille, Ohio, Princeton, Toulon, Varna, Walnut, Walton Energy – Amboy, Buda, Henry, Princeton, Toulon, Varna Structures & Equipment – Princeton Technology & Precision Ag – Princeton Trucking & On Farm Delivery – Buda

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LegalNotices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE M. ) STONE, ) Deceased ) NO. 2014-P-29 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marjorie M. Stone. Letters of Office were issued on April 2, 2014 to Wayne A. Stone, 506 Prouty Drive, Princeton, Illinois 61356 and Michael R. Stone, 23 Timber Lane, Conroe, Texas 77384 as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 14, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 4th day of April, 2014 s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) DENNIS L. SMITH ) Deceased, ) 14-P-26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DENNIS L. SMITH. Letters of office were issued on March 21, 2014 to Lisa A. May and Randall L. Smith as independent executors whose attorney is Roger C. Bolin, 227 E. Court Street, Hennepin, IL 61327.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within

10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 21 day of March, 2014.

BOYLE & BOLIN Attorneys for Co-Executors 227 E. Court Street Hennepin IL 61327 Tel: 815-925-7393 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 27, Apr 3 and 10, 2014.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later.

Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.

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

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

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

Dated this 20th day of March, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS ) OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS) THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC ) 2005-HE4 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 804.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25 AS MEASURED ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 115.7 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 50 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 293 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 181.5 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 324.7 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1964, IN BOOK 410, PAGE 48 AS NO. 306157 SUBJECT TO, HOWEVER, RIGHT OF WAY OF S.B.I. ROUTE 89; AND BEGINNING AT A POINT 954.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 324.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 39 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 307.8 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF S.B.I. ROUTE 162; THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 44.1 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LA MOILLE, COUNTY OF BUREAU, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 84 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 38 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 398.236 METERS (1306.55 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 244.045 METERS (800.67 FEET)

TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY FROM ROBERT I DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 21 AUGUST 1962 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 301171 IN BOOK 396 AT PAGE 378 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LIVE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 85 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 13.736 METERS (45.06 FEET) TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 59.081 METERS (193.84 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ROBERT E. BROWN AND JOANNE BROWN FROM ROBERT I. DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 3 MARCH 1965 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 309720 IN BOOK 420 AT PAGE 100 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 84 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 13.703 METERS (44.96 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.162 METERS (194.10 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF

THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1222008.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245 I601207 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

INVITATION FOR BIDS CONCRETE SLAB RENOVATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PLANT CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the CITY OF PRINCETON CITY CLERK, 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 17, 2014, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time, for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment required to remove a portion of the existing power plant slab, install new support beams, and pour a new reinforced concrete slab. The work shall be completed in accordance with the specifications and included plans covering the work.

SEALED PROPOSALS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE WITH MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PLANT CONCRETE SLAB RENOVATION. Bidders must secure their information as to the condition of the site and all local conditions affecting the work prior to submitting their proposals.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at Princeton Electric Plant located at 3 North Main Street in Princeton at 2:00 p.m. local time on April 10, 2014.

Bidders are notified that the price bid must include everything as described in the specifications and shown on the drawings. No extra of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the Owner.

The Construction Contract for this project is subject to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works”, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, being Section 820 ILCS 130/1-12 Illinois Compiled Statutes, commonly referred to as The Prevailing Wage Act. Any contract awarded under this Invitation for Bids will require performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Plans, specifications, proposal forms and other bidding documents may be examined, for informational purposes only, at the following locations: City of Princeton, 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 HMG Engineers, Inc., P.O. Box 70 - 1075 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois 62231 Southern Illinois Builders Association, 1468 Green Mount Road, P.O. Box 1390, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269 McGraw-Hill Construction, 3315 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Central Illinois Plan Room, 1620 S. 5th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703 POTENTIAL BIDDERS MUST OBTAIN ONE COMPLETE SET OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROPOSAL FORMS FROM the office of HMG Engineers, Inc., P.O. Box 70, 1075 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois 62231, Telephone Number 618-594-3711. Plan and Specification cost is $50.00 non-refundable.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bidding, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid deemed to be in its best interest.

City of Princeton, Illinois per: Keith Cain, Mayor Peter Nelson, City Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 12, 2014.

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

A trip down Memory Lane Todd Borsch submitted these photos of the Bureau County Courthouse (left) from 1908 and the Kasbeer Depot (below) circa 1910.

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Photos from you Bureau County is full of wonderful photographers, and we’d like to help you showcase your work. If you have a photograph that you’ve taken and would like to share with other Bureau County Republican readers, email or send your photograph to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or email smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

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Enjoying the art Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services Co-Director Ron McCutchan poses with just a few of the estimated 80 pieces of artwork currently on display at the library as part of the library’s “Connecting Threads” art show, which runs until April 19.

This year’s theme challenged area artists and artisans to create a statement through the use of textiles and dimensional art. Created by 30 area artists, the artwork ranges from needle arts, rug making, rug hooking, mixed media, furniture, blown glass, jewelry and wire art. Artists have also been presenting evening programs as part of “Connecting Threads.”

At 6:30 p.m. April 15, local artist Janet Moreland will talk about what prompted her to combine quilts with her painting. At 6:30 p.m.

April 17, there will be a presentation on the Barn Quilts public art movement by the Barn Quilts of Bureau County.

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How does your town measure up against America’s prettiest?

America in Bloom launches photo contest America in Bloom, with cooperating sponsorship from Home & Garden Showplace and Monrovia Nursery, announces an exciting new endeavor to encourage and recognize beautification efforts through a new annual photography contest.

Cities and towns across the United States will be evaluated on their overall beauty as demonstrated by a submitted portfolio of up to 18 photos.

Entrants are invited to submit any photographs from their city.

Though not required, entrants may want to take a page from America See Page 1 in Bloom’s long-standing National Awards Program and provide photography exemplifying: • Floral displays • Landscaped areas • Urban forestry • Environmental efforts • Heritage preservation • Overall impression In its regular National Awards Program, which PERU involves judges travelAnkiewiez’s Deli ing to cities for an inHyvee Gas Station depth, on-site evaluation, each of these six criteria are evaluated based SHEFFIELD on evidence of municiRoyal Supermarket pal efforts, business and community group efforts, SPRING VALLEY and residential efforts Johnson Pharmacy with part of each score Thompson Drug Store relating to community Valley News involvement across these three constituent groups.

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Specifications Portfolios may be submitted from interested photographers individually, or from a coordinated effort involving the municipality, a local Chamber of Commerce,

a local Convention and Tourism Bureau, or local photography stores, arboreta and botanical gardens, photography or garden clubs, and/or local garden retailers.

Photos each can be no larger than 8-inchesby-12-inches.

Photos should focus on the city’s or town’s beautification efforts. Photos in each portfolio should each be clearly identified via a label on the back of each photo which includes the city/town name, total population, and the party submitting the entry.

Submissions should include one paragraph of up to 50 words describing who was involved in the submission and the photography.

Entries also may include numbered paragraphs corresponding to numbered photos, with paragraphs explaining the photo or the activity represented by the photo; these paragraphs should not exceed 25 words for each photo in the portfolio.

Cities will be divided into three population groups: • Small city population: Under 50,000 • Medium city population: 50,001 to 249,999 • Large city population: Over 250,000

Judging and awards A winner will be announced for each population category. Judging will be done by a group of anonymous judges, which will include at least one professional photographer and others involved with marketing communications, all of whom will be familiar with America in Bloom.

Judging criteria will be based on the photographs

in the portfolio within any one population category which best exhibit the America in Bloom criteria. The decisions of the judges will be final.

Winners will be required to submit digital files of the photography in each winning portfolio.

Three $1,500 prizes will be awarded to the individual photographer or group entry, one for each population category.

Submission information Portfolios should be submitted no later than Aug. 5, for evaluation to: America’s Prettiest City Photography Contest c/o America in Bloom 2130 Stella Court Columbus, OH 43215 Announcement of the winning cities, as portrayed by the submitted portfolios, will be made at the America in Bloom Annual Symposium and Awards Program, which will be held in Philadelphia on Oct. 2-4. Photos from the winning portfolio in each population category will be on display throughout the program. Winning cities and/or photographers are encouraged to have representatives present throughout the symposium to answer questions about their cities.

Portfolios will be returned following the symposium if a request is made with the submission, but America in Bloom reserves the right to use all submitted photos for promotional purposes.

Questions may be sent to America in Bloom at aib@AmericaInBloom.org or visit www.AmericaInBloom.org.

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Your hometown beat Meeting Calendar April 14 Arlington Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Buda Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Cherry Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Dalzell Grade School, 7 p.m., multi-purpose room DePue Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Mineral Village Board, 6:30 p.m., village hall Seatonville Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Spring Valley City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers

April 15 Bradford School Board, 7 p.m., junior high computer lab Ladd School Board, 7 p.m., library Ohio Grade School Board, 7 p.m., library

April 16 DePue School Board, 6 p.m., library Hall High School, 6 p.m., library Neponset Village Board, 7 p.m., community building

April 17 IVCC Board, 6:30 p.m., room C307 Malden School Board, 7 p.m., library

Auction Calendar April 12 – Farm machinery, lawn and garden consignment, 8:30 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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

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

April 14 – Art and artifacts, antiques, fossils, paintings, American Indian art, collectibles, 10:30 a.m., 3401 N. State, Route 23 (Pitstick Pavilion), Ottawa, Higdon Auction Services, auctioneers.

Seeking Sources Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ...

They are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these funfilled events. The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes, and recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one or more of your recipes in an upcoming edition of the Bureau County Journal. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@ frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Please write “Illinois Valley Living story” in the subject line.

••• The Bureau County Republican is anxious to see your vacation photos. When you’re packing your suitcase for an upcoming excursion, remember to pack a copy of the BCR too. When you get to your destination, have someone take a photo of you holding the newspaper. It’s always fun if you can stand in front of a landmark or something interesting at your destination. When you get home, email the photo and some information about your trip to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at rroberts@bcrnews. com. Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken. We’ll be happy to show your friends, family and neighbors where you went on your most recent vacation. Where in the World is the BCR? Hopefully, it’s in your suitcase and ready to go on a fun-filled journey, filled with memory-making moments.

••• The BCR welcomes your story ideas and news tips.

If you have an idea for a story, we’d love to hear it.

Call 815-875-4461, ext. 229.

••• Has your farm received Centennial or Sesquicentennial Farm designation from the Illinois Department of Agriculture within the last few years?

If so, give BCR Staff Writer Donna Barker a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 244. Not many people can trace their roots back so far on the same piece of land, and we enjoy telling your stories.

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Tips on using your tax refund wisely Deciding what to do with a tax refund is an important decision, especially in today’s economy. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to consider a few options that can provide long-term financial benefits.

“Many people receive a large sum of money from their tax returns,” says Steve J. Bernas, president/ CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “It is important to spend your tax return money wisely to have a financially stable year.”

Here are some tips for tax refund recipients: • Pay down your debt. Use your refund toward debt relief such as paying off a credit card. You can also apply the refund toward other debts, like a car loan or a home equity loan.

• Consider savings options. It may be beneficial to put the money into a savings account, CD or retirement fund and allow it to grow. It’s always helpful to have a savings account to draw from if a major car repair bill, medical emergency or other unexpected expense comes along. That way, you won’t have to borrow money and add to your debt-load.

• Consider investing in your home. Using the money

to spruce up your house may add to its property value.

For home improvement estimates and other services, consumers can use the free “Request A Quote” from BBB Accredited Businesses at www.bbb.org.

• If debt is a problem, consider a credit counselor.

Certified consumer credit counseling agencies can assist people who are facing financial challenges and are looking for debt relief. The BBB has free Business Reviews on credit and debt counseling firms in Northern Illinois at www.bbb.org.

Bernas noted that if debt is a problem, consider a credit counselor. Certified consumer credit counseling agencies can assist people who are facing financial challenges and are looking for debt relief. The BBB has free Business Reviews on Credit and Debt Counseling firms in Northern Illinois at www.bbb.org.

“Consumers need to keep their financial goals in mind,” Bernas stated. “Consider using your tax refund toward these. Put a set of long-term and short-term goals together. You’ll be more conscientious about how you spend your refund and how to use any other extra money that comes your way,” he explained.

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Five things your parents didn’t mean to teach you Parents do the best they can to raise children with the tools they have. Many parents would be shocked to know their children were little sponges, soaking up every word and action and interpreting it in their own way.

Although many thoughts, fears, reactions and actions get imprinted upon children at an early age, it is never too late to recognize where these things come from and to decide whether or not you wish to continue to hold onto them. Here are five things, out of potentially many more, your parents inadvertently taught you!

1. How to swear Fathers are especially good at “teaching” this one. Ever been around your dad in his workshop when he hit his thumb with a hammer? Or how about when he came home from work and tripped over the cat? What about your mom’s reaction when the dog pooped on the floor? Or what your mother said when your father threw the baby up in the air and played catch? There are many every day situations that can cause a parent to inadvertently let loose a blue streak! How do you react to surprise, pain, fear or fatigue? What swear words are your children learning?

2. The white lie Ever overhear one of your parents calling in sick to work? “Cough, cough, cough, I seem to have caught a bug from one of the kids. Can’t make it in today.” You look around the house to see which one of your siblings is sick. Then you wonder if it could be you who is sick! But when your parent comes into the room, he/she is perfectly healthy sounding. How confusing is that?

In later years, you make a note to tell your therapist about it! What are some other white lies you overheard, and how does that affect your behavior today? Are you a master at the “mental health day” phone call to work?

3. Fear of spiders, mice, lightning, and other events Parents tend to have different parenting styles here. Your father may have run around the house after a mouse with a shotgun declaring, “I’ve got it!” and your mother may have picked the mouse up by its tail and thrown it out. However, do you remember the reaction to a spider in the bathtub? How was the offending critter taken care of? Was it squashed into a piece of toilet paper and flushed down the toilet, or trapped in a cup and let go free outside? Now look at your reaction to these critters and events. Where did it come from? Is it a carbon copy of one of your parent’s reactions or is it the exact opposite?

4. How to mess up a house Are you a piles person, compulsively orderly, or somewhere in between? Chances are that you are a reaction to, or an embodiment of, the way your parents lived. We all know the basics of cleaning a house, but our houses reflect not as much our ability to clean the house but our ability to mess it up! The best way to analyze your style is to look at how your parents live once the children have flown the nest.

5. How to procrastinate It’s 9 p.m. on a school night, and your mother is putting you to bed.

You mention that you haven’t finished your big craft project for the

Science Fair, and it’s due tomorrow. Your mother lectures you on leaving something so late and then runs around the house gathering materials for your science project.

The two of you sit for the next two hours at the kitchen table modeling a papier-mâché volcano, complete with a baking soda eruption. You proudly carry it to school the next day and get an A on your science project. When do parents enable self-learning and stick-to-it behavior, or when do they, from fatigue, and their own need to have some quiet time and get to bed at a decent hour, inadvertently encourage procrastination? Any attention can be good attention, even if children are being scolded by their parents.

There are many ways parents, and you, yourself, as a parent, model less than desirable behavior.

When you internalize this behavior, you can model it yourself or model the exact opposite behavior — or even model a behavior that stems from your own unique interpretation of that behavior. Ever wonder how two siblings who grew up in the same household can have two entirely different interpretations of what went on in that household?

Everyone sees the world differently, and everyone chooses how to react to that world. Even years after the original incident that formed our behavior has taken place, you can still chose to react differently.

What behaviors do you have that you can trace back to your parents?

How did you chose those behaviors, and do you still chose to keep them?

Source: Beth H. Macy, M.Ed. Psychology, LMHC, is the author of “Many Years Many Worlds.” For more information visit www.manyyearsmanyworlds.com.

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All about you Anniversaries 25th Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Wenona, April 12.

50th Mr. and Mrs. Mike Farley of Princeton, April 4.

Birthdays April 10 • Daniel Pratt • Sheila Yepsen • Jerria Baumgartner April 11 • Mariola Kereta • Delores “Lola” Daughtery • Evelyn Stanek • Ron Fowler April 12 • Trevor Young • Eileen Stephenson • Craig Dickens • Caleb Dickens

• Bonnie Dickens April 13 • Ashley McMahan • Keegan Fargher • Stacey Albrecht • George Henderliter • Deborah Bickett April 14 • Ron Brokaw April 15 • Shari Bence • Melvin Grossman April 16 • Phyllis Miller • Kassie Harms

Births Angel — Mike and Elizabeth (Wood) Angel of Maple Grove, Minn., daughter, Feb. 11.

DeRose — Jesse DeRose and Caitlin Tripp of Princeton, daughter, March 30.

Greenewald — Brian and Allyson (Hocking) Greenewald of Westchester, son, March 21.

Nelson — Lukas Nelson and Haley Hughes of Princeton, son, March 23.

Plumley — Ryan and Raquel Plumley of Bartlesville, Okla., son, March 13.

Potthoff — Nicholas and Beth (Dobrich) Potthoff of Depue, son, March 28.

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

Storage — Josh Storage and Paige Haynes of LaSalle, daughter, April 1.

Thomas — Kevin and Krystal (Hermeyer) Thomas of Tampico, son, March 24.

Witt — Carl Witt III and Nicole Wing of DePue, daughter, March 30.

Death Notices Andrews — Alma R. Andrews, 99, of Wyanet, April 1.

Ary — Francis H. Ary, 82, of Tiskilwa, April 3.

Bennett — Lee Bennett, 70, of Neponset, April 1.

Conway — Edmond M. Conway, 74, of rural Cambridge, March 25.

Cutter — Felecia L. (Lippincott) Cutter, 52, of Hennepin, March 31.

Eads — Cynthia M. (Bunnell) Eads, 64, of Lakewood, Colo., March 26.

Funfsinn — Leonard W. Funfsinn, 74, of Mendota, April 1.

Glassmeyer — Susen D. Glassmeyer, 54, of Denver, Colo., April 4.

Kramer — Ruh M. Kramer (nee Anderson), 83, of Lockport, April 2.

Malm — Phyllis A. Malm, 79, of Princeton, March 31.

Nauman — Judy Kay Nauman, 53, of Henry, April 6.

Rapp — Milton D. Rapp, 63, of Sublette, April 6.

Sloan — Kenneth Earl Sloan, 74, Oct. 13.

Sullivan — Peg (Iola Mae) Sullivan (nee Herman), 94, April 4.

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

Dance PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a spring dance Friday, April 11 at the lodge. Dinner will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. Music will be provided by the Generics Goodies Band from 7 to 10 p.m.

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LASALLE — LaSalle County CASA will sponsor its seventh annual chocolate festival, Nothing’s Sweeter than a Child, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Celebrations 150 in LaSalle.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and under.

Admission covers unlimited tasting of 25 area chocolate venders.

There will be a silent auction, face painting and cookie decorating for children.

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Historic Association’s Easter bonnet style show and luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at the Spring Valley Boat Club.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the library, city hall or Flowers by Julia in Princeton.

Ticket includes lunch, show and refreshments. Julia Cain will be the Master of Ceremonies; she is a millinery expert and owner of Flowers by Julia. For more information, call 815-303-4327.

Spring concert LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will hold its spring concert featuring pianist Simon Tiffin at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 at LaSalle-Peru High School in the Matthiessen Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

Tickets are available at the door.

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Father-daughter dance SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Boosters are sponsoring a father-daughter dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at John F. Kennedy School. The cost is $20 per couple plus $5 per extra child. Cost includes refreshments, corsage and photo. Tickets can be purchased at Heartland Bank.

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will host a Trivia Night Saturday, April 12, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. in LaMoille. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. The entry

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MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Fire Department will hold its taco supper from 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 at the Mineral community hall. There will be raffles and a 50/50. Carryout orders will be available.

Trivia Night

fee is $100 per team, with six to 10 people on each team. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. To register a team, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815-303-7733. The event will also include silent auctioned, raffles, a cash bar and snacks.

UTICA — Herpetologist Jeff Winter will showcase some of the common snakes of Illinois.

Discover why snakes are a key component in the balance of nature. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. It will last an hour and is free to the public. For more information, call the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726.

Chicken dinner CHERRY — Cherry Parents Club will hold a chicken dinner at JT’s Bar and Grill in Cherry from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 14. The cost is $7 per person and includes

chicken or chicken strips and fries. There will be a 50/50 and a lotto basket raffle. For carryouts call 815-894-2933.

Bingo PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815879-5261. The public is invited to attend.

Giving Tree Band OGLESBY — The Giving Tree Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 in the Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre. The Henry Torpedo Boys, a local bluegrass band, will open the concert. The Giving Tree Band recently played at SXSW in Austin, Texas and the House of Blues in Chicago. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at eventbrite. com or at the door will availability lasts. IVSustainability and the Student Government Association are sponsoring the concert along with IV Cellular.

Bluegrass jam PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton.

Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome.

Snacks and soft drinks available.

For more information, call 815875-2057.

Drawdown PRINCETON — Friends of Strays will hold its annual drawdown and silent auction Saturday, April 26, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton. Tickets are $50 per couple and includes dinner and complimentary beer and wine. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The top prize is $1,200.

There will be raffles, tip boards and a silent auction. To purchase a ticket, call 815-872-7387 or visit Finders Keepers, 306 E. Backbone Road, Princeton.

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Food court Banana Crumb Snack Cake

There’s nothing better than something made with bananas. They’re so healthy for you, plus they taste so good. As a bonus, they are usually reasonably 2/3 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup packed brown sugar priced compared to some other fruits.

2/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 3/4 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 3 eggs 1 cup vanilla or white chips 1 1/2 cups canola oil In a small bowl, combine almonds and brown sugar.

2 teaspoons vanilla extract Set aside. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 to 5 medium) light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, bak- after each addition. Bet in extract. Combine the flour, ing soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the baking soda and baking powder. Add to the creamed eggs, oil and vanilla; add pineapple and bananas. Stir mixture alternately with bananas and sour cream, into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour beating well after each addition. Fold in chips. Spread into two greased 8-by-4-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350° into a greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out reserved almond mixture. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. to wire racks.

Pineapple Banana Bread

Banana Coffee Crisp

Bananas Foster Crunch Mix

1/2 package 15-ounces refrigerated pie crusts (1 crust) 1 egg white Filling 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6-7 firm ripe bananas cut into 1/2 inch slices (6-7 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Topping 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, diced Whipped cream Preheat oven to 400°. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Flute the edge as desired. Beat the egg white in a small bowl until foamy, brush over the crust. For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, coffee granules, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons water.

Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thickened and syrupy, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla. Toss the banana slices with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Pour the syrup mixture over the bananas and stir gently to completely coat the slices. Pour the filling into the pie crust. For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, pecans and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbly. Spread the topping evenly over the filling, pressing gently around the crust edges. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with the whipped cream.

3 cups Honey Nut Chex 3 cups Cinnamon Chex 2 1/4 cups pecan halves 1 1/3 cups dried banana chips 1/3 cup butter, cubed 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon banana extract 1/2 teaspoon rum extract In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereals, pecans and banana chips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in extracts, pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Frosted Banana Bars 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) Frosting 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 3/4 to 4 cups confectioners sugar In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. Spread into a greased 15-by-10-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (Do not over bake).

Cool. For frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners sugar to get the desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in refrigerator. I like to add chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to the batter.

Banana Coconut Breakfast Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup finely chopped banana 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup sugar

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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine melted Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 12 2 1/2-inch muffin cups. Set aside. In medium bowl stir together flour, the 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small bowl beat egg with a fork, stir in milk and the 1/3 cup melted butter. Stir in banana and coconut. Add egg mixture to flour mixture all at once. Stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.) Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes Test with a toothpick inserted in center to come out clean. Meanwhile, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Cool muffins in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan.

Dip muffins into the 1/4 cup melted butter, then into sugar, cinnamon mixture. Serve warm makes 12.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Line bottom of a greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Remove paper.

••• Hope you’ll try some of these recipes. If you need to reach me or if you have a favorite banana recipe, send to my email at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy Banana Baking!

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Briefs ‘Convoy Against Cancer’ big truck show LADD — The 2014 “Convoy Against Cancer” Big Truck Show will return to Route 89/Main Street in Ladd on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By definition, a convoy is a group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection — to make sure that everyone makes it through. “This convoy is about support for each other in a special way,” said Phil Hocking, event organizer, “with a cure for cancer at the end of the route.” The show is intended to offer vehicle owners and enthusiasts something different while benefiting a good cause — the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

With the help of the village of Ladd and mayor Mike Grivetti, Route 89 will be re-routed so that the vehicles will be displayed on Main Street in Ladd.

There will be plenty of room to line the street with all makes and models of new and restored, big trucks. Truck cranes, fire trucks, wreckers, pick-ups and redi-mix trucks from Peoria, Bloomington, Dixon, Princeton, Peru and all over the North Central Illinois area will be part of the show.

A new addition to the line-up will be farm tractors — new and antique. All are welcome. Hocking said, “Last year one of our farmers brought a collection of antique Farmall International tractors, and the people really enjoyed them. We’ll be looking for some John Deere and Massey Ferguson’s to round out the display. There will be all makes and models of antique and new big trucks as well as pickup trucks, too.” All entrants will receive a dash plaque donated by Graphic Electronics of Spring Valley. The truck registration fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Local businesses have donated door prizes and silent auction items ranging from toys to trucking essentials.

In addition to lots of chrome and stacks, there will be entertainment for the whole family with music

by DJ Gary Swanson, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, Relay For Life Team bake sale and event T-shirts will be for sale. Food will be provided by Torri’s and Softails. Admission to the show is free to the public.

For entry and general information, call 815-4888245 or 815-894-2092 or email bigtruckshow@hotmail.com. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Annual Illinois emerging writers competition SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced entry forms are available for the 10th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide a new outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to discovering talented new poets with this year’s competition.”

The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Stein, who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate.

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($500) second ($300) and third place ($100) and winning poems will

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Salud. Grab a bottle and toast — Prost! Or Skal, chin chin, or Kambai. It’s all the same when raise your glass.

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You toast to life, to family, your favorite team, the people around Terri you, and to good times Schlichenmeyer and good friends. But what will you toast with? Read “Locally Brewed” by Anna Blessing and get some new ideas.

So you want to kick back this weekend with something different, and the choices seem endless. There’s a reason for that, says Anna Blessing: in the year it took her to research and write her book, “a new brewery was opening somewhere in the country every day.” She estimates that there are around 3,000 craft breweries in the United State — and while it’s true that nobody has settled on a real definition of “craft brewery,” there are just as many stories as there are meanings to the phrase.

The second-oldest family-owned brewery

be submitted for possible publication in the Ninth Letter, RHINO, and Quiddity magazines and Poetic License Press publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

Forms and other information may be found at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. For more information, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Annie’ LASALLE — Director Robert Kinsella has announced that auditions for Stage 212’s summer 2014 production of “Annie,” the heartwarming musical by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan, will be April 26 and 27 at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle.

Saturday auditions will begin at 4 p.m. for orphans and 7 p.m. for adults. The Sunday audition, begin-

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in America is in Minnesota, in a beautiful valley where peacocks roam the hops fields.

You’ll also learn in this book about a Minnesota brewery that has a law named after it.

Read about a Michigan brewery that was established because its founder had a scare with “the feds.” You’ll learn about a brewery co-started by an elementary school teacher; one that’s “willing to try … sometimes crazy, flavor combinations”; and one that stayed in business, thanks to a $250,000 mug.

In Wisconsin, the nation’s first USDAcertified organic beer is brewed by the same folks who crafted the “first fruit beer since Prohibition.” You’ll also read about a brewer’s wife who’s an “accomplished artist” and designs all their labels.

Using as-authenticas-possible vessels, an Ohio brewer — who’s not as passionate about beer as he is about history — makes beer based on ancient Sumerian recipes. Indiana is home to a brewery with a fanatical cult following and release parties that are attended by thousands. And Illinois is home to a tiny brew-

ery that’s “cramped for even one person to move around.” It’s also home to a Latin American brewery, and a brewery that was started because of a college class: they got an “A.” OK, now you’re thirsty.

And you’re up for something different, so you’ll want to make a list of tour information and beers you’d like to try while you’re reading “Locally Brewed” and looking at its abundance of photographs. Author Anna Blessing makes that easy, since she offers brief (but factfilled) chapters on 20 breweries and a small list of pubs that feature their beers — which I thought was a nice, tempting tease for beer-drinking readers. I loved seeing

label and poster artwork here, and I also got a kick out of the “playlist” because, after all, what’s beer without tunes and friends?

Even if you don’t live in the above states, beer distribution is often wide and besides, says Blessing, maybe a “pilgrimage is in order.” If that sounds like fun, grab a designated driver, a copy of “Locally Brewed,” and hit the road.

Bottoms up!

Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer from West Salem, Wis. She may be contacted at bookwormsez@yahoo. com.

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ning at 1 p.m., is for those in either group unable to attend Saturday. Callbacks will be Sunday at 5 p.m.

Kinsella will be casting teens and adults in a variety of roles. Girls going into grades 2-10 will be considered for orphans. No preparation is necessary to audition. Those auditioning will be taught a song to sing and some choreography during the audition process. They should come dressed to move, with dance shoes or tennis shoes — no flip-flops or boots.

Rehearsals for “Annie” will begin in May and will be held on Wednesday and Friday evenings as well as Saturday afternoons. Performance dates are July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, with the possibility of added performances as ticket sales warrant.

Absolutely no conflicts will be allowed after July 1.

The production staff also includes music director Phil Grant and choreographer Ronda Grigalunas.

For more information, call the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

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Library Corner PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, April 10, The Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. The group is reading “Winter’s Bone”

by Daniel Woodrell.

Everyone is invited to join the group. At 6:30 p.m., Laura Durgo will present a brief history presentation on weaving, including types of looms and types of cloth and art that can be produced from them.

Saturday, April 12, Princeton Junior Women’s Club preschool craft (ages 3-6) will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Sunday, April 13, Children’s Book/YA Novel Book Club for Grown-ups will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Flour House Bakery to discuss “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak.

Monday, April 14, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature New York’s fashion industry in the setting of this Cinderella story. A young journalism graduate is hired as the second assistant of the powerful and sophisticated editor-in-chief of a leading fashion magazine. As she changes her attitude and behavior to succeed to the job,

she finds her choices affecting her private life, professional goals and her relationship with her boyfriend, family and friends.

Tuesday, April 15, the preschool story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature an Easter craft. Also Tuesday, a program on “What if” with Janet Moreland will be at 6:30 p.m. It is the question that every good artist and every quilter who wants to explore every avenue of their craft asks. Moreland will describe how it moved her to add quilts to her painting and keeps keep her art fresh.

Wednesday, April 16, a WUNT Board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Also, the Tiskilwa Bible Church Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the local history room.

The Junior High Book Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. Also, an artist exhibition documentary showing (Part 2) will begin at 6:30 p.m. The episode explores the intersections of craft, culture and technology.

At 7 p.m., the Princeton Public Library Board will meet in the staff kitchen.

Thursday, April 17, the Bureau County Retired Teachers meet-

ing will be at 11 a.m. The PHS Book Club “Tigers Read” will meet at the PHS Learning Center during lunch hours. At 6:30 p.m., Barn Quilts of Bureau County will give a presentation on the barn quilt public art movement, both its history in the United States and its development in Bureau County. At 7 p.m., the Cover Bridge Quilters Guild will meet.

SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is celebrating National Library Week with the theme “Lives Change @ Your Library.” Libraries and librarians have a powerful and positive impact on the lives of Americans on a daily basis. The library will offer patrons an opportunity to share their story on how the library has changed their life, since this is the key to communicating the value of libraries.

Also, Amnesty Weeks at the library will run from April 14 to 26.

Patrons who have any items (books, DVDs, VCs, CDs and magazines) checked out and they are overdue, bring them into the library or drop them into the book drop on the west side

of the building and owe nothing on those items.

However, if an item is damaged or lost, the patron must pay the full amount for the item. If a patron has a previous fine, pick up a coupon for $1 off at the circulation desks. Also during these two weeks, there will be free replacement on lost and/or damaged Richard Mautino Library cards.

There will be a raffle in the children’s and adult departments that allows a patron to enter once per visit when they check out. The adult library will offer a crossword puzzle contest during this time while the children’s department will have a book stacking contest. There will be a winner each week in each department for the different events.

OHIO — Saturday, April 12, the Ohio Public Library will host its annual Easter party and egg hunt beginning at 10 a.m. in the library.

This was a popular event last year, so contact the librarian and RSVP, so he can plan ahead.

Wednesday, April 16.

Sara Hildebrand from the Bureau County Farm Bureau will present a program on sheep at 4

p.m.

Also, the library’s e-reader program is now up and running.

Individuals who are interested in signing up should stop by the library.

WYANET — Thursday, April 10, the 2nd Thursday@the Library program for April will start at 6:30 p.m. and be about spring, fun and starting a garden.

Paul Barrett, University of Illinois Extension program coordinator, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. will present the steps for starting a garden. What better way to start spring than with gardening? Refreshments will be served.

MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Library will be celebrating National Library Week from April 14 to 19. Stop in for refreshments all week, check out all of

the library’s new books, pick up color pages for the little ones, and see what’s in the book sale.

PERU — Saturday, April 12, the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s main lobby.

Proceeds from the bake sale will be used for young adults materials and programs at the library. The group has monthly meetings throughout the year and is committed to providing teens with materials, programs and information to help them meet learning, cultural and recreational needs.

Teen involvement in the library is encouraged through volunteering and promoting the library in the community.

More information about the teen group can be found on the library’s website at www.perulibrary.org/teen.

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Sports 2014 Princeton Alumni Game

Ryne Vrana (above) shows the same old stuff he and teammate Scott Roseberg (below) had playing for the Tigers’ 2009 sectional champions and 2010 sectional finalists.

Fred Cartwright (1987) avoids the defense of Erick Wahlgren (1986) above while Gary Clark pokes his way around 1983 classmate David Robertson below in the old-timers game.

2008-09 Tiger teammates Brik Wedekind (left) and Garrett Youngren found themselves on the opposite sides of the ball in the second alumni game.

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Senior Spotlight Steven Behrends Name: Steven Behrends Nickname: “Steve O.” School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: Feb. 9, 1995, Princeton.

Hometown: Tiskilwa.

Family: Dad - Ron; Mom - Eileen; brothers Ryan, Jason; sister - Laura.

Sports: Special Olympics bowling, basketball, track and field, bocce ball and snowshoe racing.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I love the team members and scoring, Likes: Boy Scouts, bike rides, music, camping.

Dislikes: Can’t think of any.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Puck and Pat Marquis; they help me do my best.

People would be surprised to know: I work at three places - McDonald’s, Food Pantry and Day Care Center.

I stay home to watch: Wrestling.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): My brother, Jason. He’s always goofing around.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “He eats everything.”

What I would like to do in life: Move out on my own and have a good job.

Three words that best describe myself: Social, hardworking, hungry.

Steven Behrends (left) participates in Special Olympics bowling, basketball, track and field, bocce ball and snowshoe racing. He says his favorite sport is basketball, because “I love the team members and scoring.

Al Cioni Ford, inC. oF GrAnville hAs AChieved Ford Motor Co’s hiGhest deAler honor: the 2013 President’s AwArd Every year Ford Motor Company honors dealerships who have gone above and beyond their customers’ expectations with the President’s Award.

What makes this award even more significant is that customers are the Left to Right: Al Cioni, Monnie Cioni holding grandson, Joseph Perko, Dustin Mehlbrech, Alan Biccochi, David Griffin holding Racecar judges. Through a comprehensive survey, Rambo the Guard Cat, and Laura Vaessen (Absent From photo: customers rate dealers Charlene Sandberg) on the basis of their sales, service and overall ownership experience.

The President’s Award is only presented to those top-preforming Ford Dealerships that exhibit quality business practices and Ford’s core principles. Dealerships nationwide competed for this honor, but only 10% of all dealerships achieved 2013 President’s Award.

“It’s a thrill to receive this recognition from our customers,” says Al Cioni, owner of Al Cioni Ford, Inc. “Making sure our customers are happy is what everyone who works here strives for. And it takes real teamwork to make it happen. From the people who answer our phones to our sales folks to our technicians, everyone plays a part in customer satisfaction. I couldn’t be more proud of our staff. They’re the reason we’ve won this award,” emphasizes Al Cioni.

There has been a Ford dealership in Granville since 1934. The Cioni family has owned it since 1968.

Al Cioni Ford, Inc. is located at 504 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL. The service department phone number is 815/339-2511. Hours are 7am-12pm and 1pm-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and Saturday 8am-12pm and 1pm-3 p.m.

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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT Source of Drinking Water

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The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals December 31, 2013 and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can This report is intended to provide you with important pickup substances resulting from the presence of information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity. by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and The source of drinking water used by bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock DE PUE is Ground Water operations, and wildlife.

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Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

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Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

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Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

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Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop

by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-878-2117 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

The Illinois EPA does not consider the source water of DePue's wells to be susceptible to IOC, VOC, or SOC contamination. This determination was made primarily based on the identification of potential sources and routes of contamination, land-use activities around the wells, available hydrogeologic data, and monitoring results. Materials reviewed included the Well Site Survey Report, published in 1989, and subsequent investigations conducted in the DePue area. During the surveys two potential sources, routes, or possible problem sites were identified within the 1,000 foot Phase I Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) of the wells. One is the DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. Superfund Site which between 1905 and 1990 was used primarily for zinc smelting and additionally for sulfuric acid manufacturing, paint pigment production, and ammonium phosphate fertilizer manufacturing. The other site is a Casey’s gas station that is also the location of a leaking underground storage tank. The community has enacted a Restricted Groundwater Use Ordinance in this area which prohibits the installation of potable water wells. The Illinois EPA Division of Land Pollution approved this ordinance (I.D. R09102301) on October 10, 2009.

Additional information can be found at: http://epadata.epa.state.il.us/land/gwordinance/.Sampling performed to assess for pathogenic contamination (e.g., virus, total coliform, e-coli) has also demonstrated that the source water is not susceptible to these types of contaminants.

2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination (AL) Percentile AL Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from Copper 08/08/2012 1.3 1.3 0.241 0 ppm N wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Water Quality Test Results

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not goal or MRDLG: reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. na: not applicable.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products Chlorine Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)* Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Inorganic Contaminants Barium

Collection Date 12/31/2013 09/19/2011

Fluoride

01/24/2012

1.01

0.982 - 1.01

Iron

01/24/2012

0.074

0.074 - 0.074

08/09/2011 Collection Date 01/24/2012

Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG Detected Detected 1.3 0.8 - 1.5 MRDLG = 4 1.48 1.48 - 1.48 No goal for the total 13.5 13.5 - 13.5 No goal for the total Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG Detected Detected 0.022 0.022 - 0.022 2

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] Sodium

2013

1

0.915 - 0.915

01/24/2012

238

238 - 238

Zinc

01/24/2012

0.011

0.011 - 0.011

Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium 226/228 Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

Collection Date 2013 2013

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected 1 0 - 1.4 3.7 3.7 - 3.7

4

10

MCL

Units

MRDL = 4 60

ppm ppb

N N

Water additive used to control microbes.

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

80

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MCL

Units

2

ppm

4.0

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1.0

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10

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5

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MCL

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Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Violation Likely Source of Contamination N

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

N This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.

N This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Naturally occurring; discharge from metal Violation Likely Source of Contamination N N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits.

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in the pitstick pavilion – 3401 n. state, Rt. 23, 31/2 MILES N. OF 1-80 • EXIT MILE MARKER 90 OUTSTANDING AUCTION OF ART & ARTIFACTS, ANTIQUES, FOSSIL, PAINTINGS, PICTURES, AMERICAN INDIAN ART, FISHING LURES & ARTIFACTS & OTHER COLLECTABLES PRevIew fROm 8:30 A.m. ‘TIL AUCTION STARTS AT 10:30 A.m.

EXCELLENT AUCTION of Art & Artifacts, Fishing Lures, Antiques, Swords, Oil Paintings, Fossils, Rocks, Native American Items, Chinese Items & Many Other Collectables from the Worlds Past to the Present! A Dan Harrison Custom Made Big Horn Ram Knife, Bowie Knives & Other Knives, Samurai Sword with Cloisonne Scabbard, Many Other Swords, Lower N.W. Pacific 1890 Nootka (Wakashan) Rain Hat, Other Native American Baskets, Pueblo Pottery from America’s Most Famous Potters, Carved Argillite N.W. Coast Boxes, Early Hemis Kachina, Mud Head Kachinas, Other Kachinas, Navajo Rugs, Navajo Pack Saddles from 1800’s, Parfleche Covered Native American Bow, Native American Gun Stock Club, Black Steatite Peace Pipe with Crow Effigy (Co. 1800), Nicely Carved 1888 Wooden Cane, Squash Blossom Necklaces, Trade Beads, Beaded Items, Axes, Celts, Spear Points, Arrowheads, Bird Points; Geodes, Rocks, Meteorites, Boxes of Fossils, Chinese Painted Scrolls, Other Chinese Items, Cloisonne, N.W. Abalone Eyes Mask, Bronze Indians, Bronze Bronco Buster, Other Bronzes, Hudson Bay Trade Pipe, Books, Shipwreck Bottles, Marbles, Many Misc. Items & Much More Coming in Daily!

Auctioneers: Bart & Mark Higdon

HIGDON AUCTION SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

NIChOLAS, JOhN & JAMES YEAzEL

SELLERS:

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

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

PUBLIC AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND 86+/- Acres Section 33 • Neponset Township

On behalf of the Fitzpatrick Farm Partnership, the following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Neponset Community Building, West Commercial St., Neponset, IL 61345.

OPEN TENANCY 2014

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2014

FARM LOCATION: S ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 33, Neponset Twp., Bureau County, IL or 7 miles West of Rte 40 on Kentville Road (700N) to 250E Road and South 1¼ mile.

FARM DESCRIPTION: 86 +/- acres with 84.82 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Buckhart, Muscatune and Elkhart. Crop Productivity Index is 131.8 +/-. Tax ID #19-33-400-002. $2,076.56 taxes paid in 2013.

Improvements include a small bungalow type home with a 2 car unattached garage.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) This tract will be sold on a per acre basis.

2.) Contract acres will be as described by the Bureau County Assessor.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before May 14, 2014.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FITZPATRICK FARM PARTNERSHIP Sellers:

Attorney for Seller: Duane J Goedken 319 E. 2nd St., Ste. 301 – Muscatine, IA 52761 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents Auction conducted by: REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

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In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461 FARM MACHINERY, L&G CONSIGNMENT PUBLIC AUCTION The following consignments will be offered at Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M.

TRACTORS, FORKLIFTS, ETC: *1999 JD 9300 4 WD, #020342, 4960 hrs, 4 hyd, bareback, 710R-38 tires & duals, rear wheel weights; *1996 Case IH 7220 FWA,#0074873, 7290 hrs, 3 hyd., 3 pt., dual PTO, 18.4/ R42 tires & duals, ft weights – nice tractor; *JD 4850 MFWD, #010094, 6050 hrs, 18.4R42 tires & duals, 4 hyd., 3 pt w/quick hitch, PTO, auto steer ready, very nice; *AC 8070 diesel, 8621 hrs, 2 wd, w/Farm Hand loader, grapple bucket, 20.8R38 tires & duals, 3 pt, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO; *JD4630, # 015079, 1834R38 tires &duals, 2 hyd, 3 pt, quick hitch; *Oliver 1750 Diesel, wide front 3 pt, PTO; *Farmall MTA, #74939, NF, 14.9-38 tires, PTO, Single hyd., runs very good; *Case DC, WF, 12-38 rear tires, PTO, runs, original; *Allis Chalmers FP-40, 4000 lb forklift, LP, runs good; *AC M-100 Motor Grader, 12’ Moldboard, cab and heat, manual shift, runs very good; *1952 DC Case, #560XXX, wide front, 3 PT, elec start, RUNS; *1998 Case 1840 Skidder, 2798 hrs, runs good; *Hyster Fork Lift 318 LP gas, 20,000 lb lift; *Deutz Allis 7085, WF, Cab, 18.4-34 rear, 3 pt, 2 hyd, 6836 hrs.; *IH 1586, WF, cab, 20.8R38 rears, 3 PT, PTO, 9160 hrs.; TILLAGE: *JD 980 26’ field cult w/5 bar spike, NICE; *Kent 36’ finisher w/5 bar spike harrow; *Sunflower 1541 38’ disc, gauge wheels; *JD550 Mulch Master, 19’; *Landoll 2320 Weatherproofer II 7 leg ripper, New Pts, 20’ w/tyne harrow; *JD960 field cult, 26 ½ all new shovels, rear hitch, NICE; *NEW McFarland 28’ 4x4 manual fold harrow; *JD 922 24’ Finisher, 5 bar spike, absolutely field ready, NICE; JD 924 24’ Finisher, 6 bar spike harrow, new shovels, sharp; *JD 980 field cultivator, 24’ w/3 bar tyne; *JD 980 field cultivator, 18’ w/3 bar tyne, rear hitch w/4 section 20’ flex harrow, Very Nice; *Wilrich 40 ½’ field cultivator, walk-tandems, 3 bar coil tyne harrow; *DMI Tigermate 29 ½’ w/3 bar tyne; *DMI 30’ Crumbler; *JD 637 HD 26 ½’ disc; *Pepin 29 ½’ section harrow w/hyd. Lift cart; *Glencoe 9 shank disc chisel; *Glencoe Soil finisher, 18 ½’, walk tandems, 5 bar spike; *DMI Tigermate II, 48 ½’ field cult w/4 bar tyne harrow; *McFarlane 50’ 8 bar spike Harrow w/ hyd. Fold; * McFarlane 34’, 4x4 spike harrow w/hyd fold; *Case IH 200 28’ Soil Finisher w/Remlinger 5 bar spike harrow; 2 - IH 496 Disc, 22’; PLANTERS AND DRILLS: *JD 7240 Planter, #A660232, 8 row 30”, corn boxes w/insecticide, hyd. Down pressure, Yetter no-till w/managers, JD 200 monitor (radar sold separate), 15 3 bu bean boxes and meters (sold separate); *JD 7100 6 row 30” planter, 3 pt, new openers and seed tubes, Keeten firmers, down pressure, very nice; *JD 7100 2 row 30” planter, mechanical drive @ 32,000 pop; * JD 7100 4 row 30”, 3 pt mechanical drive @ 32,000 pop; *2000 – JD 1560 15’ No-till grain drill, new harrow, Local Owner, Very Nice; *JD 7000, 8 row 30”, insecticide, rigid, corn and bean cups; *JD 7000 8 row 36” wing fold planter, insect, NICE; SPRAYERS: *2009 Hardi 4400 Commander, 120’ force booms, 1200 gal, steerable axle, insight w/auto pilot & boom control, Very, Very, Nice; *Hardi Commander 750, 60’booms, New 12.4-42 tires, Hi-cap foamer, flush & rinse, chem fill, quick fill, 1000 rpm pump; *Flexicoil 67XL, 1500 gal, 90’ boom w/windshields, clean water, inductor; *BestWay 500 gallon, PTO pump, 45’ boom w/controls; *Hardi 500 gal, 45’ boom, w/controls; *Blumhardt 1000 gal sprayer, 60’ boom, foam, controls; *Bestway 1000 gal, 60’ Boom, foamer, hydfro Pump, 320/85R38 tires; GRAIN TRUCK, AUGER CARTS AND WAGONS: *2 – J&M 350–20 gravity wagons; *MANY gravity wagons; *1985 IH Twin Screw Tandem, 466 diesel, 18’ steel box w/roll tarp and twin hoist, 10 speed trans. w/400 bu seed tote divided gravity box, roll tarp and 16’ belt conveyor, hyd drive for tandem truck; *M&W 4200 Gravity Box, 16.5L-16.1 tires w/hyd seed auger, Shurloc roll tarp; MISC. EQUIPMENT: *Yetter 30’ 3 pt, hyd fold rotary hoe; *Redball 2000, rigid 8 row fert. tool bar; *Smartbox 16 row system, insecticide for 16 row, complete w/monitor; *JD HX15 Batwing Mower, hard tires, 1000 PTO; *DMI markers for 16 row DMI NH3 tool bar (Like New); *NEW Kory 12T gear w/13,000 gal poly water tank, inductor, transfer pump & weather treated tarp; *Skid steer pallet forks; *New Idea 324 2 row corn picker; *100 KW portable generator w/6 cyl GMC engine on tandem trailer – Must See; *8’ x 20’ Aluminum deck over homemade trailer; *18’ flatbed trailer tandem axle, new floor; HAY AND LIVESTOCK: *New Patriot 24’ hay feeder on wheels; *New Holland 492, 9’ haybine, Very Nice; *1994 New Holland 492, 9 mower conditioner, NICE; *New Holland 1412 discbine mower, NICE; *New Idea 4 bar rake; JD 4 bar hay rake; *New Idea 214 manure spreader; *JD 350 sickle mower; *David Bradley hay rake; *Heider 150 bu auger wagon; *Ford disc mower, 5’, 3 pt hitch; LAWN & GARDEN, RECREATION: *JD 2003 LT 180, 48” deck; *2001 Dixon 4516 hydro, 50” deck; *JD 318, 316, 325 & 345 w/48” decks; *JD 925A, 60 hrs, 1 yr, 60” deck; *JDZ445, 54” deck, NICE; *JD LA145 48” deck, 60 hrs, Nice; *Coleman paddle boat, NEW; *5’ fiberglass dingy; *IH 140 gas tractor, #40167, 12.4-24 turf tires, w/Woods L306 belly mower; *IH Cub 154 Low-Boy, #019058, WF w/13.6-16 turf tires, 60” mower deck & IH factory hyd loader; *Cub Cadet 1015, 10 hp, 32” deck, hydro; *Bush Hog HS1736, zero turn, 17.5 hp w/36” deck, 48 hrs, Like New; *2 Grasshopper 616, 16 hp, 44” deck & 50” deck, zero turn, *Grasshopper 720K, gas, 61” deck, zero turn mower; *Cub Cadet 1250 hydro, 50” deck; *JD 165 w/38” deck; *JD LX178 w/38” deck; *JD 425 all wheel steer, 54” deck, Looks & Runs Good; *JD F911, 72” deck; *JD 316, 46”, NICE; *JD 110; NURSERY STOCK: 5’ Techny Arborvitae, 5’ Norway Spruce, 4’ CO Blue Spruce, 6’ Emerald Green Arborvitae; 100+ IMPLEMENT TOYS: JD,IH, Tru Scale, Case, AC & more; Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE WYANET, IL 815-699-7999 Rick Rediger – Jeremy Rediger – Jon Moon

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PRINCETON 123 West Putnam Street (corner of First Street & Putnam).

Garage is on First Street side. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 10, 11, 12; 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Lots of girls' clothing sizes 6-12. Justice & Limited Too brands. Girls' toys. King size bedding set (comforter and shams, some sheets). Collectible Die cast cars. Handmade chess set. Some boy's and women's clothing.

Lots to choose from!

TISKILWA 440 Adams Street. Thursday, April 10, 9am-6pm; Friday, April 11, 8am-noon.

Boy's clothes 3T-7 clean brand names, toys, games, books, Christmas dishes, kitchen items, 2 entertainment centers, Bakers Rack, curio cabinet, home décor, women's clothes 10-12 brand names

PRINCETON 791 West Boyd (Greencroft). Thursday, April 10, 9am-5pm.

Lace curtains, swags, rugs, shelving, lights, books, household and yard items. Much more!

Rain or Shine!

PRINCETON Lake Arispie 22788 1075 N Avenue (off Rt 26, turn at Hornbaker sign, go 1 mile, 2nd house on Lake with white Gazebo). Saturday, Sunday, April 12, 13; 8am3pm. ESTATE SALE. Full House and Yard. John Deere riding mower, Fishing Boat, outdoor furniture, garden tools, Maple Bunk Beds, couch, chairs, recliner, tables, Curio cabinet, collectibles, everything for the kitchen, linens, quilts, clothes and much more!

All in excellent condition

TISKILWA 720 West Brewster. Thursday, April 10, 9am–6pm; Friday, April 11, 8am–Noon.

HUGE 4 FAMILY SALE. Quality Spring/Summer clothing: girl's 6-12, boy's 7-12, men's 2x, women's L-2x. Lots of kitchen, household, coffee & end tables, lamps, toys, books, DVD's, DS Lite, Wii & DS games, decorations, dress-up clothes, Longaberger, outdoor items. ALL PRICED TO SELL! 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!” Visit us at www.bcrnews.com

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4 wheel drive, lots of new parts. $1,800.

Call 815-379-2575 or 815-303-2575 1995 Chevy K1500 extended cab short box with topper. 206,000 miles. Everything works! 5.7L V8, Auto. Rusty in the usual spots. 4WD works great.

Well maintained. $2500 FIRM. For more info: 815719-0091

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Fully contained. Very clean, excellent condition.

Asking $12,500. Call 815878-5141 for more information in Princeton

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS) OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2005-HE4 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1222008.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245 I601207 Published in the Bureau County Republian Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

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