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Taking time for survival Area vehicular crashes have resulted in a large amount of fatalities in 2016

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Continuing into the spring season, Bureau and LaSalle County drivers are encouraged to take extra care behind the wheel, as crash fatalities have reached monumental peaks in the area compared to the five-year average.

According to a Illinois State Police (ISP) press release, LaSalle Coun-

ty motor vehicle fatalities are up 275 percent, while Bureau County crash fatalities are up an astonishing 733 percent. The Illinois Department of Transportation uses data from the previous half decade for their comparisons.

Lt. Jon Dively, ISP District 17 commander, said the two counties have combined for 14 fatalities resulting from 13 motor vehicle crashes in 2016,

compared to only two fatalities during this same time span in 2015. Dively said in most cases one of the Fatal Four violations — speeding; driving under the influence; distracted driving; and failure to wear a seat belt — influenced the circumstances of the crash fatalities.

Dively said many drivers use logic in traveling cautiously on interstates and U.S. highways due to the

higher speed limits, meaning the majority of these unfortunate crashes continue to take place on local and county roads. Impairment and disobeying traffic control signs have proven to be harmful factors in many of these crashes.

“We must stress the potential for death or great bodily harm from a motor vehicle crash could happen at any time,” Dively said.

“The best way the ISP can

help in the reduction of serious injury crashes is by educating the public and taking appropriate enforcement actions when called for.”

Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed mentioned obvious safe practices while behind the wheel, including sober and attentive driving, but said speed is likely a factor in most every one of the crashes resulting in fatalities.

“If you’re in a hurry,

you’re going to have problems,” Reed said.

Dively said ISP troopers are being assigned specific patrols to concentrate on LaSalle and Bureau County roadways. High visibility patrols have been found to reduce fatal crashes, and the troopers will take action to prevent such catastrophes in any situations they deem necessary to do so.

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Holding their ground

Ready for the ‘Rumble’

Area high schools try to stay ahead of the financial strain in Illinois

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

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Local children Jaydon Cooke (from front left), Maicie Larson and Hayden Larson hang out with professional wrestlers at Kramer’s Kitchen on Saturday, April 9. Frankie “The Chi-town Hitman” Wolsfeld (black suit, red tie) introduced his fellow wrestlers to Princeton residents during the meet and greet, leading up to Rumble for the Kids on Saturday, April 30 at Logan Junior High School.

Creating quite a ‘Ruck’-us Metro Center Ruck Challenge aimed at being a mysterious, yet fun, summer event

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Here are the known details of the inaugural Bureau County Metro Center Ruck Challenge on Saturday, June 25 … you sign up, you show up, you work as a team to exceed your own expectations, and then you celebrate.

Seriously, their lips are sealed otherwise.

Nick Davis, recreation coordinator at the Metro Center, said the idea behind the event itself is camaraderie between participants. The mystery surrounding the specifics is intended

to drive interest and preparation, as the unknown circumstances ask for an unbiased approach to a journey of mental and physical exertion.

“A ruck challenge is different than an obstacle course or mud run; it’s more so a group effort where everyone starts and finishes together, relying on the team throughout the way,” Davis said, adding those under 150 pounds will wear a 15-pound ruck sack throughout the event, with those over 150 pounds wearing a 20-pound ruck sack.

Davis said participants sign up, but they don’t know where they’re starting until they receive an email

from Davis on Friday evening, June 24, informing them. Participants will interact with nature and go against its obstacles by relying on each other, but no one except Davis and retired Army Sgt. Shawn Sullivan knows where the journey leads or what it entails.

The ruck challenge will be anywhere from four to six miles long and could take three to five hours to complete. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing they’re not afraid to get dirty, and the only way to prepare is to expect the unexpected.

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The budget impasse throughout the previous year has impacted every agency reliant upon state funding, but area high schools have done their due diligence leading up to the situation to continue their administration of education with relative calm.

Princeton High School (PHS) Principal Andy Berlinski said the PHS Board and previous administrations have been very thoughtful in their foresight concerning financial decisions affecting the current climate of the school.

“The budget impasse hasn’t really affected us too harshly compared to our neighboring districts, and we are fortunate in that regard,” Berlinski said, adding PHS really wouldn’t need to — and certainly doesn’t want to — make any cuts heading into the next fiscal school year. “Those tough decisions in the past alleviate us now.”

Sharon Sweger, superintendent at Ohio High School, said they’ve received 4.0 financial ratings this year and in years past, allowing for financial stability during this funding predicament. Ohio High School gets very little state money due to local revenue, she said, so missing out on their allotted state funds won’t put a great dent in the armor.

“We have money to

sustain our district if the budget crisis continues into the beginning of next year,” Sweger said. “Of course we’re being conservative in what we spend, and we’re watching it now in order to support ourselves.”

LaMoille District Superintendent Ricardo Espinoza noted the district is not heavily dependent on general state aid, but they are still greatly underfunded.

“Going forward, the budget impasse would impact us because we would not have those additional resources to fund our staff and purchase material supplies,” Espinoza said, indicating the district relies on MAP — measures of academic progress — for meaningful data analysis, and legislators to take responsibility for their actions and start listening to those on the ground about what is a worthwhile endeavor.

Before this year, Berlinski had never encountered a year-long impasse situation, and he vocalized the need for Illinois legislators to get past what side of the aisle they sit on and supply their students what they need.

“If you look at the people they’re supposedly representing and continue cutting staff and programs, who’s losing out but the kids,” Berlinski said. “If they can’t put party politics aside for what’s best for the kids, it will continue hurting future generations.”

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Victor Gensini holds the weather balloon at the College Photo contributed of DuPage’s annual weather balloon launch. Gensini, College of DuPage meteorology program hosts an annual weather balloon launch on Photo contributed who grew up in McNabb, pursued a career in meteorolits main campus. Former Putnam County resident Victor Gensini (left) helped with the Victor Gensini holds large hail near ogy after witnessing the aftermath of the 2004 tornado program on April 25, 2015. that hit Granville and Utica.

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graduate student at Northern Illinois University and one of Gensini’s colleagues.

“We were looking for patterns in the jet stream,” Gensini said.

Gensini and Marinaro combed through records from old tornado outbreaks from years past and examined the patterns in the jet stream that occurred during the time period of those storms.

What they found is that those patterns proved to be consistent, and provided a sign that conditions were ripe

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GRANVILLE — A former Putnam County resident has been making headlines in the world of meteorology by finding a way to potentially forecast tornadoes weeks in advance.

Vittorio “Victor” Gensini, a Putnam County High School graduate who is now an associate professor in meteorology at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., worked on the collaborative effort with Al Marinaro. Marinaro is a

for tornadoes.

Despite suspecting a connection between tornadic activity and the jet stream patterns, Gensini was still surprised when the theory proved to be true.

“You start from the premise that you’re going to be wrong,” he said.

When Gensini realized he wasn’t wrong, the next step was publishing his findings.

Gensini is quick to acknowledge his research would never have reached this point without all those who came

before him in the field.

“When you’re doing research, you’re standing on the shoulders of giants,” he said.

While this method can’t pinpoint exactly what town will be hit with a tornado on what day — it allows forecasters to tell further in advance that conditions in a certain area will be ripe for severe weather.

“It’s been very successful,” Gensini said.

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Knowledge is power Knowing what to do during a tornado could save a life

By Shannon Serpette

with — these days he has a Ph.D. and is an associate professor in meteorology at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. As a result of witnessing the aftermath of the Granville tornado and learning more about storms during his career, Gensini has a great deal of respect for the dangers associated with severe weather.

Even though this tornado season seems to be at the average level, if a forecast calls for a lighter than usual severe weather season that shouldn’t lull people into a false sense of security, according to Gensini.

“It only takes one tornado to destroy a community,” he said.

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GRANVILLE — In 2004, Victor Gensini was a Putnam County High School senior trying to decide upon a college major when inspiration came from an unexpected source.

A tornado hit Granville and Utica in April of that year, causing multiple fatalities and influencing Gensini’s path.

“That tornado led me to a career in meteorology,” Gensini, who grew up in McNabb, said. “I saw all the damage firsthand. I was so impacted by the event.”

It’s a career path Gensini has done well

Ruck Challenge From Page 1 “They say ruck challenges are 90 percent mental because just about anybody of any fitness level could walk six miles, but there will be different mental and physical challenges along the way,” Davis said, noting, “We’re not going to walk the whole thing.”

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Davis said they’ve gotten an awesome response to the event so far, and so many people have been asking questions, but he calmly avoids providing specific examples with a laugh and a look of anticipation in his eyes. He was originally hoping for 20 people to sign up, but expects to easily exceed that number by the day of the event.

There will be a banquet at

the Metro Center following the ruck challenge — with live music, food and a cash bar available to the participants and as many friends as they care to bring. Those who finish the challenge will be recognized with a pretty sweet medal “you can’t earn or buy anywhere else,” and maybe a few free drink tickets.

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Gensini offered some practical advice to help keep local residents safe from severe weather. First off, heed weather warnings, and take the appropriate shelter when a warning is given.

“The best advice is to put as many walls between you and the tornado as possible,” he said.

Those who live in mobile homes should leave and take shelter elsewhere, preferably in a structure with a basement, he added.

People who feel the need to chase tornadoes and storms should reconsider, or at the very least examine their motives and decide if the risk is truly worth it, he ticipant, and registration forms can currently be found on the Metro Center Facebook page, with a link on the Metro Center website coming soon. Participants can sign up until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 24.

“This is a challenge, not a race, so there is no first place,” Davis concluded. “We just want it to be a fun event where we better ourselves together.”

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said.

“There are so many more people chasing now than there ever were before,” Gensini said.

He said there is a big difference between a community storm spotter who has received the proper training and a person who drives around on a whim to get extreme footage or experience a thrill.

“That is extremely disturbing,” he said, adding there have been highly-trained people with a lot of experience who have died while chasing storms. “Severe weather deserves respect.”

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Governor appeals federal denial for flood assistance Additional $1.8 million in local government costs brings state, local costs related to December flooding to nearly $16.8 million SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked President Barack Obama to reconsider the recent denial of Illinois’ request for federal assistance to help local governments in several counties recover from severe flooding and storms in late December and early January.

The appeal included nearly $1.8 million in additional qualifying costs and spelled out additional factors that justify Illinois’ request for federal assistance for local governments in Alexander, Bureau, Calhoun, Cass, Clark, Cumberland, Jackson, Jersey, Madison, Menard, Monroe, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Randolph, St. Clair and Vermilion counties.

“Illinois is committed to continued recovery efforts in these counties,” said Rauner. “Without

this federal assistance, the ability for many communities to recover fully from this devastating disaster will be difficult, if not impossible.”

Previously, personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) met with local officials in several of the affected counties to review flood-related local government expenses discovered after the initial state request for assistance had been sent.

With the additional $1.8 million, total disaster-related local government expenses reached nearly $16.8 million.

The state’s appeal also notes severe localized impacts should be taken into consideration, such as per capita damage costs of $486 in Alexan-

der County, more than $480 above the required county per capita of $3.57. The appeal also cites the effects of recent disasters in eight of the 17 counties, as well as the state’s nationally recognized mitigation and floodplain management efforts that significantly reduced costly impacts in many areas of the state.

If the governor’s appeal for public assistance is approved, local governments in the approved counties would be eligible to apply for up to 75 percent reimbursement of their eligible disaster-related expenses.

“We’re committed to continuing to work with affected communities to ensure residents get the help they need to recover from the floods,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph.

Farm Bureau announces new AgVocate Award

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau has announced the newly-formed AgVocate Award.

This award provides an opportunity for Bureau County Farm Bureau to recognize families and/ or individuals who have made an impact on Bureau County agriculture through leadership and service.

To qualify, a nominee should be a Farm Bureau member who has demon-

strated leadership and service within the community. Nominees must have provided service to agriculture but may come from disciplines that serve other areas in addition to agriculture, such as education, research, public relations, agribusiness, public affairs and other areas.

Such individuals should also have a history of giving time and/or resources to promote the aims, programs and services of

Bureau County agricultural organizations.

If you would like to nominate a person you feel fits the service award criteria, contact the Farm Bureau office in order to pick up a nomination form. Nominations will be accepted from anyone interested in recognizing someone for their efforts. Nominations forms are due to the Bureau County Farm Bureau office no later than Friday, May 13.

Water mains to be flushed in Spring Valley April 17-28 SPRING VALLEY — The city of Spring Valley will commence flushing water mains Sunday, April 17. Flushing will continue through Friday, April 28, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

During this time, residents should expect some increased turbidity and isolated areas of low pres-

sure. If any discoloration occurs in drinking water, residents are asked to let the faucets run until the water clears.

The schedule for the flushing is as follows: April 17-18 — all areas west of Hall High School, including Marquette Road, Briarcliff, Johnson Subdivision and Industrial Park.

April 19-21 — area north of Dakota, including Cambridge and Spring Creek subdivisions.

April 24-26 — area west of Spalding Street and south of Dakota Street, and east of John Mitchell Avenue.

April 27-28 — area east of Spalding Street and south of Dakota Street, including Webster Park.

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IVCC program receives accreditation

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Early Childhood Education program recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation.

Program coordinator Diane Christianson said accreditation establishes

professional standards to raise the quality of teacher education and elevates programs serving young children.

“As the need for quality early childhood teachers grows, we hope those in the community interested in serving young children will look to IVCC for the very best in education and training,” Christianson said.

IVCC’s ECE program is

one of just eight Illinois community colleges to be nationally accredited.

“Early childhood education is among the fastest-growing occupations in the nation, and IVCC is at the forefront of preparing those who teach our youngest children,” said Christianson.

For information, call Christianson at 815-2240477.

Park renovation committee to meet PRINCETON — The Darius Miller Park Renovation Committee will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12, in the council chambers at Princeton City Hall. The agenda will include the discussion of elements of submitted park designs and the discussion of employing a professional architect.

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Obituary Gary Coates

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Rockin’ around the clock Event-goers at the Rock Around the Clock — a ‘50s Classic Rock and Roll Dance had plenty of opportunities to show their stuff on the dance floor. Besides dancing and listening to ‘50s music by Vince Gelsomino and LEGENZ, those in attendance enjoyed diner-style food and plenty of fun. The fundraiser was sponsored by St. Louis Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and held at the school in Princeton.

BMP school records to be destroyed The BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative will destroy all temporary special education records of students who have transferred, graduated or otherwise permanently withdrawn from school by May 2011 for the following member districts: Bureau Valley District 340, DePue District 103, Hall High School District 502, Henry-Senachwine District 5, LaMoille District 303, Midland District 7, Ohio

High School District 505 and Princeton High School District 500.

Information to be destroyed includes: Intelligence test scores; Eligibility Conference Reports; Individual Education Plans; Psychological Reports; Social Developmental Studies; and other data classified as “temporary records” in the Illinois Student Records Act. This information may be valuable for Social Secu-

rity purposes or welfare benefits. The files will not include academic transcripts, attendance records or other records kept in the district student permanent record.

Access to the records may be obtained by calling the BMP Office at 815-646-8031 to arrange an appointment not later than June 15.

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PRINCETON — Gary C. Coates, 74, of Princeton passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at his home.

Born March 13, 1942, in Princeton to Robert and Shirley (Cater) Coates, he married Beatrice Urquiza Aug. 8, 1970, in Princeton.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the track and field team, and his master’s degree from the University of Illinois. He was an educa- Gary Coates tor and coach at Princeton High School for more than 35 years before retiring in 2002.

He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton.

He was a member of the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame, and was named an Illinois Consumer Education Teacher of the Year and the 2010 Homestead Festival grand marshal.

He was a member of the Princeton High School Board of Education and the Lovejoy Homestead Board of Trustees. He served as the membership chairman for the BCRTA and on the property committee at St. Matthews Lutheran Church.

He was a past member of the IHSA Track and Field Advisory Committee, was an official for the IHSA boys and girls state track and field meets, an announcer for the IESA boys and girls state track meets and an announcer for the Peoria Journal Star honor roll track meets.

Surviving are his wife; his mother, Shirley Coates; one daughter, Nicole (Skipp) Schaefbauer; one son, Ryan Coates; one sister, Sherrilyn Roberts; two brothers, Michael (Lois) Coates and David (Barb) Coates; two grandchildren, Isabel and McKenna Schaefbauer; four nephews, Andy (Lacie) Coates, Matthew Roberts, Michael (Kathrin) Roberts and Austin Coates; and four nieces, Katie (Mike) Selberg, Heidi (Jeremy) Phillips, Laurelyn Roberts and Kelsie Coates.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Coates.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton with Pastor Scott Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to Illinois Cancer Care, Princeton Public School Foundation and St. Matthews Lutheran Church.

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

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Obituaries Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Burrows

Philip Wiesbrook ANNAWAN — Philip A. Wiesbrook, 82, of Annawan passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Philip was born March 27, 1934, in Aurora, the son of Harry and Fabiola (Riedy) Wiesbrook.

He graduated from Naperville High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Mary D. Schofield on June 30, 1956, in Cloverdale, Ill. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Phil farmed in Plainfield and Mineral.

Phil was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member and past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus (63 Philip years). He was a proud member of Local 150 Wiesbrook Operating Engineers Union. He also belonged to the Mineral American Legion, the Farm Bureau and was a former trustee of Mineral Township in Bureau County. Phil loved the farm life, traveling, hunting, fishing and a good joke. He cherished his wife, Mary, and any time spent with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary; his children, Linda (Kevin) Lonergan of Bettendorf, Iowa, Lois (Peter) Ritchken of Cleveland, Ohio, Steven Wiesbrook of Plainfield, Sharon (Mike) Post of Brookfield, Wis., Nancy (Anthony) Goodman of Sheffield, Paul (Geriann) Wiesbrook of Joliet, Judy (Craig) Hill of Beaver Dam, Wis., Andy (Wendy) Wiesbrook of Mineral and Scott (Michelle) Wiesbrook of Philo; adored grandchildren, Maureen, Steven and Katie Lonergan, Jake and Brian Ritchken, Matthew and Christopher Post, Victoria, Jonathan and Ryan Goodman, Cassandra and Joseph Wiesbrook, Tyler and Stephanie Hill, Gary Andrews, Alexander and Sophia Wiesbrook, and Nathaniel, Lucille and Elsie Wiesbrook; great-grandchildren, Ronnie and Caleb Baran; his siblings, identical twin brother, James (Georgene) Wiesbrook of Bolingbrook, Mary Wiesbrook of Woodland Park, Colo., Loretta (the late Doug) Spesia of Joliet and Helene (Nicholas) Smiar of Eau Claire, Wis.; sisters-in-law, Rita and Sis Wiesbrook; and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Fabiola Wiesbrook; five brothers, Harry Wiesbrook, Jr. (infancy), Thomas Wiesbrook, Donald Wiesbrook, David Wiesbrook and Arthur Wiesbrook; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucy and Jerry Heitkotter; and a brother-in-law, Doug Spesia.

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sheffield, with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Annawan, where military honors will be accorded by the Mineral American Legion Post. Lunch will be served at St. Patrick’s Hall immediately following the burial.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory, Atkinson, and also one hour prior, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., to the Mass at the church. A rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Philip Wiesbrook Memorial Fund.

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

KEWANEE — Jeffrey Lynn “Jeff” Burrows, 59, of Kewanee died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home.

He was born March 4, 1957, in Kewanee, the son of John “Jack” Burrows Sr. and Leta (Yepsen) Burrows. He had married Karen Horner on Oct. 23, 1977.

Jeff graduated from Neponset High School in 1974 and had served in the National Guard. He worked as a machine operator at Great Dane in Kewanee.

He was of the Methodist faith and he enjoyed Jeffrey bowling, fishing, mowing and drag racing. He Burrows also enjoyed attending auctions, playing pool and foosball, following the Chicago Bears and spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by six sons, Donald Keith Gustaitis Jr. of Kewanee, Adam Troy Gustaitis of Kewanee, Eric Jay Burrows of Kewanee, Jesse Lee Burrows (Angela Hoffman) of Seattle, Wash., Mickey Burrows of Kewanee and Joseph “Joey” Burrows (Gabi Ackal) of Kewanee; a daughter, Tonya (Rene) Smith of California; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanne Hansen of Phoenix, Ariz., and Carol Lee of Neponset; two brothers, John (Sonya) Burrows Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Randall Burrows of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Roxanne Stalker, and two boys he helped raise, Matt Sadowski and Dave Frail.

Graveside funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Neponset with Pastor Rebecca Klemm officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established.

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

Katherine Lester

PRINCETON — Katherine R. Lester, 82, of Princeton passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, at Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre in Princeton.

She was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Arlington to Eugene and Verna (Hubbard) Travis. She married William Thomas Lester on April 4, 1951.

She is survived by two daughters, Norma (Steve) Wempe of Princeton and Gladys (Bruce) Epps of Florida; one sonin-law, Glenn Neff of Princeton; one sister, Betty Lange; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Kathy Neff; one son, Robert, in infancy; four brothers and two sisters; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet with Pastor Rick Moreland officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation was accorded.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Katherine Lester.

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

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TRIDENT arrests two men on heroin charges ton.

On Saturday, April 9, at about 1 p.m., Princeton Police arrested Zachariah Williams, 34, of Princeton on a Bureau County warrant for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance - heroin. Williams had also delivered purported heroin to TRIDENT during multiple controlled deliveries near DePue. Both Goreth and Williams are being held at the Bureau County Jail. Bond was set on the warrants at $70,000 (10 percent).

PRINCETON — Princeton Police assisted Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRIDENT) with two warrant arrests this weekend following a several monthlong investigation of heroin sales in Bureau County.

On Friday, April 8, at about 9:14 p.m., Princeton Police arrested Johnathon Goreth, 32, of Princeton on a Bureau County warrant for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance - heroin. Goreth had delivered purported heroin to TRIDENT during multiple controlled deliveries in Prince-

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Jane Dow PRINCETON — Marion Jane Dow of Princeton passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 15, 2016, with her son, Michael, and daughter in-law, Jeanna, by her side.

Jane was born July 7, 1919, to Reuben and Amanda Halberg. She was one of 14 children.

She married Harry W. Dow July 25, 1937, in a small ceremony in Muscatine, Iowa. They had two sons, James and Michael.

Jane was a member of St. Matthews LutherJane Dow an Church in Princeton. She was a Navy wife, homemaker, housekeeper, babysitter and a lifelong member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

She leaves behind her son, Michael (Jeanna) Dow of Princeton; three grandsons, Jaimie (Liz) Dow of Oswego, Kent Dow of Texas and James Dow of Princeton; one granddaughter, Shelby (Claude) Cook of Dalton City; four great-grandsons, Christopher, Michael, Jack and Jeremy; four great-granddaughters, Grayse, Eva, Margaret and Amber; one greatgreat-grandson, Eli; and her siblings, Dick (Sandee) Halberg of Princeton, Max Halberg of Princeton, Gary (Bonnie) Halberg of Florida, Betty Lou Hansen of Mendota and Norma Raabe of Manlius.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Walton Dow; her son, James Walton Dow; and five brothers and three sisters.

A celebration of her life will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Oakland Cemetery Chapel in Princeton. Cremation was accorded. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthews Lutheran Church at 416 E. Dover Road, Princeton, IL 61356; or the donor’s choice.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh. com.

Robert Dyer

PRINCETON — Robert R. Dyer, 74, of Princeton passed away at 8:06 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home in Princeton.

Born March 24, 1942, to Stephen and Francis V. (Atkinson) Dyer, he married Sue E. Stalter Sept. 17, 1982, in Tiskilwa. She survives.

He graduated from Wyanet High School in 1960 and then from the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minn. He retired from IRS and LCN, and also worked for Snap-on Tools. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, from October 1965 to May 1967.

He was a member of the United Pentecostal Robert Church for many years and attended the TiskilDyer wa Bible Church.

Also surviving are three daughters, Barb (Roy) Tyson of Hennepin, Tammi (Robert) Bauske of Park Forest and Debbie Kirk of Princeton; one son, Timothy (Nicholle) Dyer of Princeton; six grandchildren, Paige (Doug Tittman) Tyson of Villa Park, Robert (Kellie) Bauske of Machesney Park, Brandi (Tyler) Clift of DePue, Krystilyn Bauske of Park Forest, M’Lyssa Bauske of Park Forest and Bradley Kirk of Princeton; five great-grandchildren, Donovan Tittman, Corvyan and Jaxson Clift, and Harmonie and Elliana Bauske; four sisters, Nancy (Ken) Nordstrom of Princeton, Della (Wendell) Hedgespeth of Bartonville, Peggy Dyer of Sandwich and Crystal (Ross) Peterson of Columbia, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Sharon Dyer of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stephen Dyer.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with the Rev. Fred Laughlin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa, with military rites conducted by Princeton American Legion Post 125. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

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Terri Simon

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From the editor’s desk

I’m not sure how your flower garden is growing so far this year, but I have to tell you my daffodils are probably more beautiful than I’ve ever seen them. I know certain conditions create certain good qualities in all living things.

I’m not sure what happened for the Terri daffodils this year ...

I just know they are Simon beautiful.

COMMENTARY As your spring and summer progresses, please don’t hesitate to send us photos to show other readers all the beautiful flowers, plants, etc. that are growing in your outdoor gardens. I’m seeing more and more people who enjoy gardening, and I’m sure they would be as interested as I am about your green thumb and what it has produced. Happy gardening!

••• I heard BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts making telephone calls the other day to area high schools, asking about how many graduates they are expecting, the dates of graduation, etc. Wow! It doesn’t seem possible graduation is only a little more than a month away, does it?

As you think about buying something special for your graduate, please try to shop locally when you can. There are lots of great shopping venues in our county, and when you shop locally, it’s a win-win situation for all of us. And by the way ... those shopping venues are also great for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day ... which are both just around the corner too.

••• I wrote a story for Saturday’s Bureau County Republican about a quartet of DePue officials who went to Springfield and addressed the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and state officials. As I interviewed Mayor Eric Bryant about the village’s quest to have a semi-permanent dam placed where Lake DePue and the Illinois River meet, I have to tell you I was so impressed with Bryant and the other folks from DePue who continue to keep DePue and its Superfund status in the forefront for state officials.

This has been going on for more than 20 years, folks, and I know there are a lot of people who, by now, would have thrown up their hands and written it all off. But not DePue. They are a mighty bunch, and they care so much about their village and the people who live there.

My applause goes out to each and every person in that town who goes the extra mile to keep the contamination issues in front of the state’s eyes. And shame on the state of Illinois for allowing the responsible parties to drag their feet for so long. I think Mayor Bryant said it best when a few months ago he told the BCR ... the whole Superfund cleanup process reeks with delays, manipulation of data, no passion for residents of a low-income community and environmental injustice.

I hope the IDNR comes through for DePue ... In my opinion, the IEPA has dropped the ball too many times, and it would be nice to see a state agency take DePue under its wing and give them some much-deserved help.

••• The past few editions of the BCR have contained front-page stories about how the state budget impasse is affecting area entities. While I’m sure we’ve missed some agencies/offices in our coverage, feel free to give BCR Staff Writer Eric Engel a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 6334, or email him at eengel@bcrnews.com. We’d love to tell other readers how the state’s inability to produce a budget is affecting your operation.

I understand our state has to be accountable. I also understand the current administration didn’t create all the financial havoc we are experiencing now. But I also understand the people of Illinois deserve better than what they are getting. It’s time this budget issue was rectified.

Way too many people are being hurt by our state’s lack of a working budget.

Perhaps Spring Valley Elementary Superintendent Jim Hermes said it best: “I’m not sure I want my students to see (politicians) as role models because the system is broken, and we need to step up and fix it.”

••• Another busy week? Try to carve out some time for yourself. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

On the street

April is Storm (Disaster) Preparedness Month, do you pay more or less attention to the sirens than you did in the past?

“I pay more attention to the sirens now because I have been in bad storms, and it is not fun.”

David Webber, Princeton

“I pay attention to the sirens just like I always have, no matter what time of the year it is.”

Angie Forbeck, Princeton

“I pay attention to the sirens because I love the weather but want to stay safe.”

Cody Masters, Princeton

“I pay attention to the sirens but also listen to the weather alerts on my phone and the weather radio.”

Tony Kramer, Princeton

“I do pay more attention to the sirens because a couple of years ago a tornado touched down just north of our house. It’s very scary.”

Lindsay Pierson, Princeton

Detour ahead Who likes to travel? If that question made you jump around like a goofy dog, you would be that person! Personally, I love to travel. I love to get in the car and see where the road takes me. I would have been the fourth generation of truck drivers on my Dad’s side of the family, and I think it is now a genetic trait (although, my brother has the recessive gene.

He doesn’t even like driving all the way to Spring Valley).

In planning a trip, we usually choose a destination. If we are organized, we plan our travel route to get to that destination.

We consult with the GPS and get advice from those around us.

If we are wise, we talk to those who have gone before us to the destination we have chosen to see if we can make our trip more efficient and enjoyable. We carefully mark on the map where we will stop to pee, fill up with gas, eat, pee, sites along the way, pee, landmarks, pee ... you get my point.

When we are traveling, we focus on our destination and getting there. My own children know from experience they had better empty their bladders before we leave, and maybe even wear some protective gear in their underpants because I drive through.

I have been known to pull to the side of the road and make a bathroom stall out of the doors

Lori Boekeloo COMMENTARY and insist on the kids using the running board as a toilet seat. We do not exit. We do not stop. We do not whine, or cry or complain or interrupt Mommy when she is focused and determined and trying to make her best time.

I tend to be like a NASCAR driver, hoping for all of the best conditions, so I can have the best time on the scoreboard. I have a place to go, and I want to get there. This doesn’t always make me a pleasant traveling companion.

In the journey, we may encounter flat tires, running out of gas, detours. All of this is frustrating and leads us to throw our heads back in disgust. We hate it when things don’t go as planned. We hate slow drivers and other things that may keep us from continuing the way we had it planned. We encounter road rage.

As I have aged and become wiser, I see that life is our journey. Heaven is my destination, and I am eager to get there. The innocence of my youth planned my journey to heaven, but it hasn’t gone the way I visualized.

I have had flat tires that slowed

me down. I have run out of gas, physically and emotionally. I have had some major detours and wandered way off of the path, taking me far from the most efficient route for my journey. I have become frustrated and angry and stomped my feet.

But, you know what? When I had a flat tire and thought I was abandoned on the side of the road, a kind stranger stopped, and I made a new friend. When I ran out of gas, my friends and family bolstered me and helped fill my tank again. When I was faced with detours, I had to take a different path and encountered beauty I may not have seen on my original course, some that I never even knew existed.

If we learn to enjoy the journey as much as we look forward to the destination, our pace slows. We find peace. We take the time to look around and see the beauty as we travel. We learn to appreciate the company in the car, or sometimes just the peaceful solitude of traveling solo. So, as you pack your bags and prepare, remember that it won’t always be the vacation you thought ... it might be better.

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

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Award presented — Nicholas Needs has been honored for exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. See Page 8.

Annual T.R.A.C. Art Festival on Friday SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School will host the sixth annual Three Rivers Athletic Conference (T.R.A.C.) Art Festival in Spring Valley on Friday, April 15.

Each conference school may bring up to 17 students and may also bring up to 50 pieces of artwork to exhibit.

The artwork will be organized and displayed into 26 different two-dimensional and three-dimensional categories of art.

While the artwork is being judged, the students will attend a presentation in the auditorium by Amber Walker from the Schaumburg Institute of Art, then go to a hands-on workshop, and finally have dinner in the cafeteria.

The presenters and their workshops will be Karen Zeilman, acrylic painting on canvas shoes; Mary Michael, glass mirror etching; Kathy Ballard, memory collage; Carrie Gonzalez, glass dichroic jewelry; MacKenzie Jackson, duct tape purse/hat; Richard Cummings, automatic drawing; Jennifer Kinsman, hand-lettered chalkboard signs; Tara Washkowiak, recycled paper mandalas; Rachel Shackleford, cake decorating; Steve Neuherz, calligraphy; Hugo Heredia, charcoal drawing; and John Kettman, caricatures.

The judges for the art festival will be Dana Collins, retired professor of art at Illinois Valley Community College and free-lance artist in Princeton, and

Ann Crosby, potter/artist and owner of Annie’s Little Pots in Princeton.

The art exhibit will be open to the public from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the small gym. During this time there will be an awards presentation ceremony.

A critique of the first place winners in each category will be given by the judges. These students will also receive a conference medal. A special ribbon will be presented to the Best of Show in two-dimensional art and also to the Best of Show in three-dimensional art.

The T.R.A.C. Art Festival is sanctioned and sponsored by the principals of the member schools. This year’s host teacher is Karen Klopcic from Hall High School.

PJWC will offer camp scholarships Applications due April 25

PRINCETON — The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club and their Education Community Service Program will once again offer camp scholarship money to students in Bureau County. All students in Bureau County attending camp this summer have the opportunity to submit a scholarship application for consideration.

Applications for scholarships and

evaluation criteria are available online via the PJWC Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/PrincetonJuniorWomansClub) or at the Princeton Public Library. All applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 25. Applications may be sent to the following address: Princeton Junior Woman’s Club, Attn: Camp Scholarships, P.O. Box 541, Princeton,

IL 61356.

No email submissions will be accepted. All scholarship recipients will be notified within 30 days following the deadline date. For information and updates follow PJWC on Facebook. Questions may be directed to Angela Adams, Education CSP chairman, via email at princetonjuniors@ gmail.com, attention Angela.

DePue Alumni Foundation, ExxonMobil $2,000 scholarship announced DEPUE — The DePue Alumni Foundation announced a college-bound senior demonstrating academic excellence, community commitment and who is planning a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), will be chosen to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the DePue Alumni Foundation and ExxonMobil.

“The DePue Alumni Foundation continues to grow and strengthen its reach in the DePue community. Many of our alumni are now ensconced in successful careers and

fondly remember the strong bonds forged during their time at our school as well as recognize the strong platform the DePue schools provided them,” said Keith Garcia, president.

“This is an exciting way to give back to the community and support the next generation of DePue leaders.”

Interested students are encouraged to apply by April 29 through the DePue Schools’ guidance office.

“ExxonMobil is proud to support the DePue Alumni Foundation Scholarship program. This program is aligned with our corporate

focus on STEM education, which we believe is critical to ensure today’s students are prepared for the jobs of the 21st century. We are excited to be a part of this educational initiative in DePue and encourage students of all backgrounds to pursue STEM-related training, college degrees and careers,” said Dan Grapski, project development manager, ExxonMobil Environmental Services Company.

For more information, contact DePue Alumni Foundation President Keith Garcia 815-878-1013 or Anna McKee 815-447-2121, extension 220.

IVSO concert scheduled for May 7 at IVCC OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lucia Matos, will feature elite soloist Kam-Lung Chen, violinist, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Illinois Valley Community College Culture Center. The concert will feature

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor and Symphony No.1 by Sebelius.

This program is sponsored by The Blouke and Marianne Carus Foundation, Maze Lumber, Illinois Cement, OmniArts, and the Sea-

son Sponsor Central Radio Group, WRVY, Z98, and WZOE. Tickets are available through ivso.org or at the door the day of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with an ID. The Cultural Center is handicapped accessible.

Concert planned in Seatonville SEATONVILLE — At 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, the critically acclaimed duet Alathea will be bringing their unique blend of folk, gospel and mountain melodies to the Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent.

Alathea has been recording, singing and strumming songs since their college years in the late 1990s. The International Acoustic Music Awards listed them as best group/

duo in 2008 for their song “Hurricane” off their My Roots Grow Deeper album and runner-up best group/duo in 2010 for their song “Come Home To Me” from their Tremble album.

Everyone from the Illinois and Bureau Valley region are invited to the concert at 7 p.m. A free will offering to help defray expenses will be taken at the concert.

Officers named — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has announced officers for the 2016 calendar year. See Page 9.

Community Notes Music jam planned PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks are available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

Concert planned PRINCETON — The Bureau County Cluster of United Methodist churches will present the musical group P. Diddy and the Trustees at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the First United Methodist Church of Princeton, 316 S. Church St. This group presents a wide range of music including gospel, bluegrass, country-western and even Beatles thrown in. The concert is open to all. There is no admission fee, however a free will donation offering will be taken.

Immediately following the concert, there will be a light meal of sandwiches and goodies in the Fellowship Hall. Donations are appreciated.

IVSO concert OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lucia Matos, will feature elite soloist Kam-Lung Chen, violinist, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Illinois Valley Community College Culture Center. The concert will feature Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor and Symphony No.1 by Sebelius. Tickets are available through ivso.org or at the door the day of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with an ID. The Cultural Center is handicapped accessible.

Workshop planned OTTAWA — The Ottawa Art League will offer a workshop, “Photoshop for Photographers,” from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Pine Hills Golf Club in Ottawa. The fee is $40 and non-members are welcome. The workshop will be given by award-winning photographer Dr. Robert Engle, DDS, from Morris.

He will take a raw photo through the process to a successfully photoshopped image. To attend, send a check to Phyllis Natanek, Photoshop Workshop OAL, P.O. Box. 268, Seneca, IL 61360. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 15.

‘Shop for SIDS Awareness’ LASALLE — “Shop for SIDS Awareness,” in support of the Aden Lamps Foundation, will be Sunday, April 17, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course, LaSalle. The event, which will include retail vendors and raffles, as well as handmade crafts, will be from noon to 4 p.m.

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Nicholas Needs receives President’s Volunteer Service Award PERU — Nicholas Needs, 18, of Peru, a student at St. Bede Academy, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. St. Bede Academy nominated Nicholas for national honors this fall in recognition of his volunteer service.

Nicholas is the son of George and Barb Needs of Peru. He is a graduate of a homeschool program and attends Crossbridge Church of the Nazarene in Peru. He has received numerous awards at SBA, including the English Award, U.S. History Award, HOBY Leadership Award and RYLA Leadership Award, and was a two-time recipient of the Citizenship Award.

He has been named Academic All-Conference, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award,

Nicholas Needs was a Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarship nominee, and won third place in computer sciences at the 2015 regional WYSE competition. He serves as Student Government president and is also involved in athletics and many clubs at SBA. He is captain of the football and tennis teams, is a member of the basketball team, and has been involved in track and field. He also participates in Interact Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, Venturing Club, Lectio Divina and is a member of the WYSE team.

Nicholas is an Eagle Scout and has served as the LaSalle County 4-H Federation as vice president and treasurer. He also volunteers at PADS Homeless Shelter, Kids’

Klub Bible Camp, SBA youth football and basketball camps, and is a member of Operation Promise.

“Nicholas is an outstanding representative of St. Bede Academy, and we are proud that he is being recognized for the work he is doing in our community,” said SBA Principal Michelle Mershon.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.

“The recipients of these awards demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John Stangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial.

“By recognizing these students and placing a spotlight on their volunteer activities, we hope to motivate others to consider how they can also contribute to their com-

munity.”

“Demonstrating civic responsibility through volunteerism is an important part of life,” said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. “These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.”

Prudential Spirit of Community Award applications were distributed nationwide last September through middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and HandsOn Network affiliates. These schools and officially-designated local organizations nominated Local Honorees, whose applications were advanced for state-level judging. In addition to granting President’s Volunteer Service Awards on behalf of President Barack Obama, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards selected State Honorees, Distinguished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients.

Volunteer activities were judged on criteria including personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth.

Register now for ‘Money Smart Kids Family Fun’ LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host “Money Smart Kids Family Fun,” an event of books, games and crafts, especially for children aged 5-8 and their families, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23.

This family fun event will provide children and their families with opportunities to learn about money and financial literacy. Partnering with Money Smart Week DeKalb County, the library is pleased to offer this important and entertaining program created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The program includes a picture book readaloud of “Start Saving, Henry,” by Nancy Carlson, read by the library’s guest reader, Mayor Grove. The first 15 families to register, and in attendance will receive a free copy of the book to take home. The event will also feature “shopping” at the Sweet Shoppe; children will use pretend money to “purchase” a selection

of candies to take home.

The Sweet Shoppe is an appealing activity that will help children learn to recognize U.S. coins and currency and will encourage them to improve accuracy in counting money. A third activity will inspire creativity and good financial habits when children design and decorate their own ceramic bank to take home; the bank will be a special reminder and encouragement for them to become savers. Additionally, all children will receive a book selection as a gift from First Book and the library.

This free program is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is required as space is limited to 35 children and their families.

The LaSalle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette, LaSalle, and is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant.

For more information, or to register, call the library at 815-223-2341.

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Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary officers for 2016 are Brenda Streit (from left), Susan Lucas, Jeanine Dressler and Rita Votava.

PMH Auxiliary officers announced PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has announced officers for the 2016 calendar year. They include: Brenda Streit, president-elect; Susan Lucas, secretary; Jeanine Dressler, president; and Rita Votava, treasurer.

Since its founding in 1948, the Julia Rackley Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been committed to supporting Perry Memorial Hospital and its mission to provide compassionate, quality health services to the people

and communities the hospital serves. The Auxiliary provides many hours of volunteer services and purchases thousands of dollars of equipment each year with proceeds from the gift shop, Candy Cane bazaar, Tree of Lights campaign, bake sales, MudCross event, Tour of Homes and other projects.

The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is currently seeking new members. For more information on how to join call Carla Beaber, membership chair, at 815-876-2298.

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Bradford Junior High students Marli Walsh (from left), Natalie Wall, McKenzie Stahl, Kylie Stabler, Maggies Dries and Arianna Ferman were inducted into the Bradford National Junior Honor Society on March 21. These students displayed excellence in the qualities of character, citizenship, scholarship and leadership set forth by the National Junior Honor Society organization. The ceremony was held in the Bradford Junior High School gymnasium and was presented by the current NJHS members, Ellin Lotspeich and the organization’s sponsor, Rebecca Hoffert.

Wahlgren named to dean’s list URBANA — Kelsey Wahlgren of Bolingbrook was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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By the Book PRINCETON — Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m., Lisa Furleigh from Quilting in the Valley will teach English Paper Piecing, a hand quilting technique using fabric wrapped around paper patterns. The project for the evening is a summer themed ornament using jewel-shaped paper pieces and patriotic fabrics. Pre-registration is required and participants must purchase a $6 kit which contains a needle, paper pieces, pre-cut fabric, beads and beading cord, and a rat tail with which to hang the ornament. Bring your own scissors, light weight thread in navy, white or off white, and fabric glue pen. The library will have some of these materials on hand if needed. Pre-register by calling the library at 815-875-1331 or sign the registration form at the library circulation desk.

Thursday, April 14, all day, Little Free Libraries showcase will be on display.

Thursday, April 14, 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will meet.

Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m., the library will host a program about Hexi Club-English paper piecing (quilting).

SPRING VALLEY — The library is celebrating National Library Week from April 10–16 with some activities and ideas.

On Friday, April 15, the Rules of the Road Review Course will be presented from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call the library to register for the class. Walk-ins are welcome.

The children’s library will have Spring Bingo on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 6 p.m.

In addition, Amnesty Weeks at the library will run from April 10–23. This means that if patrons have any items (books, DVDs, VCs, CDs and magazines) checked out and they are overdue, they can bring them into the library or drop them into the book drop on the west side of the building and they will not be charged a fine on those items. However, if an item is damaged or lost, the patron must pay the full amount for the item. Also, if a patron has a previous fine, stop by the circulation desk where the librarians will cut the fine in half, provided they pay the amount at that time.

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LAMOILLE — Thursday, April 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., the library will host Therapy Thursdays. Spend the afternoon coloring with friends. Materials will be furnished.

The library will also be participating in the Rebecca Caudill Book Choice Award for 2017. This program is open to children in fourth through eighth grades. Twenty books have been nominated for the award, but each participating child has to read only three of the nominees to vote for their favorite. The Rebecca Caudill group will meet at the library for fun talks, games and snacks, ending with a pizza party and voting in February 2017.

The library is also taking part in choosing

the Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award. This award will be chosen from 20 nominees and voted on by participating high school students. The program will be conducted in the same manner as the Rebecca Caudill program. If interested in joining either of these groups, contact the library for a list of the nominated books.

MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week until Saturday, April 16. Stop in and register to win an adult or children’s gift basket. Anyone coming in during the week will have their name put in the drawing for the baskets. The library will also be giving away children’s small paperback books to all the children who come in that week.

Stop in and enjoy a cookie and pick up a good book to read. There will also be a candy guessing jar for adults and children to be given away.

DEPUE — On the second Tuesday of every month, the library hosts blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for free.

The screenings are administered by St. Margaret’s Health.

TISKILWA — Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class.

Participants focus on balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization.

Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically.

WALNUT — The library is collecting

empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Cartridges can be deposited in a collection bin located to the left inside the door to the library. Cartridges should be placed in a sandwich bag before being dropped off.

Walnut has a number of new books that were added in April.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m.

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WYANET — The library’s 2nd Thursday at the Library April program will be “Container Gardens” by Darlene Ray, a master gardener with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Ray has been a master gardener for about 13 years, but has always loved to garden. She has stated that she loves all plants, but especially herbs and vegetables.

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

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 • 11 Howard-Monier boys — The Howard-Monier boys track meet will start at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Princeton High School.

Coaches reflect on Coates’ passing

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Gary Coates took pride in his cross country and track and field teams at Princeton High School — and it showed.

He coached cross country for 24 years at PHS, a highly successful run including back-to-back state runner-up finishes in 1979 and ‘80 in Class A of a two-class system and a fourth place in 1984.

Coates’ Tigers also won five NCIC championships in a 12-team league, nine

regional championships and three sectional titles.

His boys track teams won four sectionals with a thirdplace finish at state in 1981.

The Tigers also won the NCIC championship in 1975.

He moved over to girls’ track from 1986-94, winning five sectional championships, capped by a fourthplace finish at state in 1990 and seventh in ‘94.

Area coaches are taking time to reflect on Coates, who passed away at his home Sunday, April 10, from cancer. He was 74.

The Tiger coach touched many a former athlete along the way, so much so some have followed in his footsteps.

PHS coach Pat Hodge came up running track for Coates at PHS (class of ‘76), and after a lot of persuasion, cross country. He later coached under Coates and succeeded him as the cross country and girls track coach at PHS. Hodge said Coates provided him with significant input into meet planning and preparing him for his eventual head coaching position in girls track.

Coates also passed on a

sense of pride in the history of the PHS programs and how to make the sports fun.

“Although I’m definitely a much more introverted personality, I’ve tried to do my best to make cross country and track fun in my own way,” Hodge said. “He definitely instilled in me a love for PHS cross country and track and the need to put time and effort into them. I think he also instilled in me that the sports we coach are for the athletes and not our own personal notoriety.”

Hodge notes how Coates

remained loyal to the PHS programs years after he coached by helping out at cross country and track meets in retirement.

Bob Halberg (class of ‘72) was a freshmen when Coates came to PHS. He described Coates as part coach, part psychologist.

“He definitely knew how to get into my head. He realized early on that we needed to be challenged and figured out pretty quickly how to do it,” Halberg said.

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Gary Coates Former PHS coach/teacher

Wilson named as head girls hoops coach for L-O

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

This time of the school year is when the coaching carousel begins to spin.

Assistant coach Bobby Wilson has been named as head girls basketball coach for LaMoille-Ohio, taking over for Holli Rapp who resigned the morning after the 2015-16 season ended. L-O still seeks a head boys basketball coach following the resignation of Brent Kalsto.

Tiffany Gonigam has moved cross-county from Bureau Valley to Princeton to take over as the Tigresses’ girls basketball coach from her old mentor, Jeff Ohlson. Bureau Valley now looks for her replacement.

Hall High School has openings for head volleyball and golf coaches.

At LaMoille: Wilson is anxious to get going as head coach after spending the past seven days in Indy for the Women’s Final 4 and picking Bobby up some new ideas. He came to L/O Wilson last season having spent two years at IVCC and more recently three years as assistant at Eureka College.

“I’m very excited about making the move six inches over to be the head coach,” he said. “I want to thank Brent Ziegler and the board for allowing me to become the next head coach at LaMoille-Ohio. We have a great group of young ladies here and I’m eager to get things started.”

Ziegler, the LaMoille athletic director, said he is waiting to see how the teaching vacancies LHS have may fit in with the boys’ job.

At Bureau Valley: Abbi Bosnich was the sophomore basketball coach. She’s also the Storm’s head volleyball coach.

There is one former varsity girls basketball coach in the BVHS athletic program — Spencer Davis, the head football coach. He previously was the head girls basketball coach at Princeton.

At Hall: The Lady Devils volleyball post is generating strong interest from new and old faces. It has remained open since head coach Megan Uphoff chose not to return from maternity leave after the birth of her son, Beau. Bernadette Savitch stepped in as interim coach when Uphoff went on maternity leave, but told the BCR it was only a one-year deal to help out.

Freshman coach Dawn Williams, who will teach at Hall next school year, formerly was head coach at St. Bede.

Hall athletic director Eric Bryant said there will be a new coach hired at the April 20 school board meeting.

Hall also looks to replace golf coach Tom Bauer, who resigned after last season. Bryant said there has been no applicants thus far.

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Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt drives the lane for a shot in Saturday’s IV All-Star Game at Putnam County High School’s R.M. Germano Gymnasium in Granville.

Reinhardt and the North AllStars rallied for a 127118 win, the teams combining for a record 245 points.

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3s rain in IV All-Star Game

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — Area senior basketball players had the opportunity to lace up their sneakers one more time as they put on a show for their teams’ faithful Saturday, April 9, during the fifth annual Illinois Valley All-Star game at R.M Germano Gymnasium.

The two brands of basketball were polar opposites with the girls opting to play defense early before the South All-Star girls broke away from the North All-Star girls 70-39.

“We actually got a little tired playing defense because we haven’t

played in a while so we were kind of huffing for air, but it was a lot of fun to be able to compete against those girls one more time,” Putnam County forward Tori Smoode said.

For many the opportunity to lace up one last time is a chance to play for redemption after their senior season ended in heartbreak.

“We had a devastating loss in the postseason and, as a senior, it was nice to be able to get back out there and play in front of some people, especially against some of the best players around,” Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt said. “We all have our little rivalries from playing against each

other so it was awkward at first trying to feel each other out, but once we got started playing together it was really fun. The guys here are really talented, and it’s fun to play with guys that can make plays like these guys can. It was fun.”

Spectators were treated to a co-ed 3-point shooting contest between the two games before the boys stepped onto the court and turned their game into a 3-point shooting contest of its own as the two squads combined for 38 made treys on the evening, with the North All-Stars coming from

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Senior Spotlight Madison Menzel • Princeton High School

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

St. Bede’s Hanna Bima of the North All-Stars eyes the bucket Saturday.

All-Stars

Drew Barth at 76-56 with 17:50 to play in the second half.

A large lead like that is normally safe but the North All-Stars got rolling behind LaSalle-Peru forward Christian Soderholm and his five second-half threes to erase the 20-point deficit to come from behind and give the North Boys a 3-2 edge in the game.

With their win South Girls All-Stars also took a 3-2 advantage for the overall record as well.

“It was a lot of fun. We had the mentality to just have a positive attitude and just have fun with it. I was excited to play on my home court one last time.

We ended up meshing really well as a team which was a plus, and we didn’t get down on each other,” Smoode said.

Soderholm led all scorers with 36 points. DePue’s Ramon Puga and Hall’s Drew Pullam each had

From Page 9 behind to win 127-118.

The 245 combined points were the most in the event’s history.

St. Bede’s Julia Pohar may have come up on the short end of the stick as her team lost soundly, but she was able to redeem herself and edge her way into the top girls position during the 3-point contest before finally losing to Ottawa’s Isaac Gassman in the finals 9-7.

“In the game I shot awful, so I was going out there to have fun and I was able to have fun and make some shots. It was nice to be able to go out there and do that after I didn’t shoot as well as I had hoped during the game,” Pohar said.

The boys South All-Stars were able to extend their lead to 20 on a three from Fieldcrest guard/forward

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eight points while Reinhardt added nine.

PC Alec Veverka dumped in 13 points while Smoode ended with five points, and St. Bede’s Hanna Bima turned in a nine-point performance.

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Doing the Charleston Bureau Valley senior Darcy Kepner signed Thursday to play softball for the University of Charleston, West Va. Kepner said, “From the moment I stepped onto campus, I knew it was the right fit for me. Charleston offered me a great opportunity to be a successful student-athlete.” She said Charleston offers her the ability to get her masters in athletic training with “a great learning environment, and the softball program is very competitive and full of supportive players and coaches that will push me to be the best I can be as an athlete.” While she considered playing closer to home, perhaps in basketball, she said, “I couldn’t pass up the great opportunity Charleston offered me.” Kepner was joined at her signing Thursday at BVHS by (front row) her parents, Jeannie and Jim Kepner; and (back row) Vicki Litherland, BVHS co-athletic director; Dan Kolb, BVHS softball coach; Rick Nowakowski, ASA softball coach; and Jason Spang, BVHS co-athletic director.

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Halberg, who formerly coached at Lewis University and has been coach at Amboy-LaMoille since 2006, said he struggled handling athletes who didn’t work as hard as he once did and turned to Coates for help.

“He advised me to find out what made each of them tick,” Halberg said.

“He told me that you can’t treat them all the same because they aren’t. That is the one thing that I would tell a young coach now.

Halberg joked Coates was always coaching him.

He said Coates would undoubtedly be at the finish line when Halberg used to run the Homestead race and always say, “What took you so long?”

More recently, when Halberg turned to cycling, he once returned to town after a 3.5-5 hour bike ride to Kewanee and back, he met Coates driving by in his truck, who was quick with some feedback.

“He gets out and what do you think he says.....what took you so long? Once your coach, always your coach,” Halberg said.

One of the first people Bureau Valley coach Dale Donner met in the track community when he came to Buda Western in 1985 was Coates. The PHS coach became Donner’s go-to guy whenever he needed help.

“He was not just a great

coach, but an outstanding person who was a great role model for those in our community,” Donner said. “He helped me as a coach in more than one instance and was always available to talk, listen and give advice when asked. I went to him many times with questions and ideas to bounce off him and he always gave thoughtful answers. As a young coach, I leaned on him a lot with track questions, and he always helped as much as he could. He really helped influence me as a coach.

“He will definitely be missed by many people.”

Coates, who taught at PHS from 1968-2002, was inducted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in January of 2013. He told the BCR he was accepting that honor on behalf of all of the people who helped along the way, including his family, “loyal and competent assistant coaches and outstanding athletes.”

The PHS coach was a trend-setter in the industry, conducting the first all-metric track and field meet in Illinois in 1976 along with the help of his brothers, Michael and Davis, and his wife, Bea. He had also served on the IHSA Track and Field Advisory Board as well as a volunteer official at the IHSA state track meets and at the IESA state track meets.

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Hopps signs with St. Ambrose Baylee Hopps signed Friday to play football next year at St. Ambrose University, a NAIA school in Davenport, Iowa. Hopps said he chose St. Ambrose because of the “close-knit family feeling” he got from the football staff and the players he met. He liked the size of the school from a population standpoint, noting it is very similar to St. Bede. He anticipates he will be on the offensive side of the ball for the Bees. He plans to major in sports management or finance. He was joined by his parents (front row), Jill Hopps and Roger Hopps; and (back row) SBA head football coach Jim Eustice, St. Ambrose defensive coordinator Nick Schroder and St. Bede athletic director Tom McGunnigal.

Gross nets 22 for Little Ten All-Stars PLANO — LaMoille High School senior Josh Gross was the top scorer in the 34th annual Little Ten vs. the Interstate Eight All-Star Game held Saturday, April 9 at Plano High School.

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The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

LINE AD DEADLINES: • Tuesday, BCR deadline Monday 9 am • Thursday, BCR deadline Wednesday, 9 am • Saturday, BCR deadline Friday, 9 am We Accept 815-875-4461

- 200 Employment 227 • Drivers Craine Farms Trucking is hiring part-time & fulltime DRIVERS who are looking for a variety of work; hauling locally & regionally. Drivers home nights & weekends.

Call 815-454-2736

228 • Help Wanted Experienced COOKS & DISHWASHERS needed.

Please apply in person, no phone calls please.

Alexander Park Tavern, 815 Park Avenue West, Princeton Small Local Construction Company looking for motivated, hardworking, CARPENTER/LABORER. Basic skills required. Send resume to: Box 374 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 Help Wanted: Chef/Cook, Bartend, mow, clean.

Call 815-454-2660

228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE position. Duties include teller work, opening new accounts & customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Walnut Office. First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at: www.ffsbweb.com or email resume to: mmulinazzi@ ffsbweb.com

MACON GENERAL CONTRACTORS Needs a Millwright with over 5 years experience for commercial construction projects.

Send resume to fax #: 866-811-5248, email: steve.stoller@ macongc.com or mail to: 201 Bonita Avenue, Bradford IL 61421. 309-897-8216

Immediate Opening for an experienced DRAFTSMAN in the motor generator packaging industry. Must know how to run Auto Cad, Pronest, Excel, & Mircosoft Office.

Competitive wages & benefits. E-mail resume to: jenny@hardin-inc.com, fax: 309-246-3117, or apply in person at: Hardin Industries, Inc. 400 North Commercial Street, Lacon, IL 61540 Local Financial Institution is seeking a full-time employee. We have a variety of opportunities available depending upon your experience and training.

Advanced computer skills are desirable. Please send resume to: Box 373 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 JOB FAIR Over 50 Employers Thursday, April 21 IVCC Gymnasium 10am-2pm Open to all jobseekers Preparation Tips & Job Fair/Employer Information www.ivcc.edu/cs Hosted by: IVCC Career Services YARD WORK With my equipment.

4+ hours a week.

Call 815-875-8491, leave message

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you promote your job openings and get your business full staffed.

SUMMER HELP WANTED DuPont Pioneer Research Center

Who:

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

OFFICE MANAGER/ BOOKKEEPER Full-time, great benefits, Quickbooks experience preferred. Send resume to: "Office Manager Ad" PO Box 280, Walnut, IL 61376 SALES ASSOCIATE Part-time position with flexible hours. We are looking for a reliable, professional and outgoing person to schedule appointments and support our sales reps. Hourly rate plus commissions. Please send resume & references to: monitorproductions@ msn.com GENERAL CLEANER Positions, part-time. $9.25/Hour, Multiple Shifts. Apply online @ www.dsicorporation.com or call 800-543-8043 ext. 400

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

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

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB RIGHT HERE!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES RIGHT HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

PART-TIME RADIO OPERATOR

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

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

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

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

434 • Miscellaneous Sales 25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Countyline (TSC) Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461

Call 815-875-4461

441 • Wanted to Buy

AUTOMOTIVE & LIGHT DUTY TRUCK TECHNICIAN

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

Call 815-481-4922

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

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

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

DIETARY AIDE

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

Please apply in person or send resume to:

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

Please call Tom at:

309-944-2173

or email your resume/information to:

turpins@geneseo.net.

All inquiries are kept confidential

REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE AUCTION

The Following Real Estate will be Sold at the ON SITE LOCATION Of 25297 2100 N Ave in Princeton, IL (Approx. 6 1/2 Miles North of Princeton, IL on Rt. 34 Thence West 1/2 Mile to Location) on:

Heritage Health

308 S. Second Street, Walnut, IL 61376

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

230 • Work Wanted Wanted: LAWNS TO MOW Commercial or residential.

Fully insured.

Call 815-303-9665

Promote Your Job Openings Here!

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General Terms and Policies

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TIME: 11:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Two Story Wood Frame Three Bedroom Home w/ 2 1/2 Unattached Garage w/ Older Barn.

Home has Enclosed Front Porch, Full Bath and 1/2 Bath in Basement, Laundry Room, Newer Roof, Newer LP Gas Furnace, Radiator Hot Water Heat, Water System & Some Newer Style Windows LOT SIZE Approx. 2.34 Acres LEGAL DESCRIPTION Full legal description available day of auction.

TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30/45 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 30/45 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Home is being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

SELLER:

CENTRAL BANK,

PRINCETON, IL ATTORNEY: RICHARD FIOCCHI, SPRING VALLEY, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON

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

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

450 • Under $1000 (3) Prom dresses: size 2 turquoise print; size 6-8 hot pink; size 8 purple. $125 each. Worn once.

815-303-4970 text/call 150 license plates for IL & MI, 1- IA, $200/offer; 3 Lady Bicycles $25 each; walnut table, 2'x4', $20.

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

Countyline (TSC).

Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461 5hp gear driven rototiller, works great. $100. Call 815-875-1000 7- 4'x6' sliding windows; thermopane; white vinyl clad; good condition; $100 each or best offer.

Call 815-646-6665 Aluminum canoe, 17', $275; small trailer (open) $110; Mr Heater gas garage heater, $70.

Call 815-878-9915 Countyline (TSC) 25 gallon CNL sprayer.

Like new. $100.

Call 815-875-4461 Flexsteel couch, floral multi, $200. antique secretarial desk $250; antique walnut drop leaf table, $250. 815-339-2141 Golds gym weight lifting set with bench-adjustable bar and dumbbell, 30 weights. Price $300. Call 815-878-2534 Golf clubs: Ping G-25 driver, $150; Cleveland 588 wedge, 56˚ $50. As new. Call 815-872-1906, leave message

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450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

Kenmore Oasis washer & electric dryer, matching set, works like brand new, 5 years old, $550. Call 815-488-5007 Love seat, $35.

*PRINCETON 24 South Mercer (across from Logan Jr High). Thursday, April 14, 8am5pm; Friday, April 15, 8am-5pm; Saturday, April 16, 8am-12pm.

BLOW OUT SALE! FURNITURE, trains, steam toys, Portmerion, tons of books, engine hoist, air tools, doll house stuff, watercolor art, parts washer, etc.

Call 815-879-8001 Maytag 30" electric selfcleaning range, $75 or best offer; 14" circular ceiling light neon, $5.

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

Call 815-646-4741 Pull type fertilizer spreader, $15; Reese truck hitch, 5000# capacity, $20. 815-878-5851 Sears Craftsman 10” radial saw, $450.

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

FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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

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

TISKILWA 125 North Jefferson Street. Wednesday, April 13th, 3pm-7pm; Thursday, April 14th, 8am-12pm. Quality clothing, toys, Lego house kits, household items, kids 50cc four wheeler and much much more! A sale you don't want to miss!!

TISKILWA 720 West Brewster.

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

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

PLEASE NO EARLY SALES

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

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

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

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

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

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

One owner local. $9,900.

Call 815-876-6861

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

NEED EXTRA CASH??

Routes are available delivering the Bureau County Republican in Cherry, Ladd, Manlius, Princeton, Sheffield and Spring Valley.

Delivery days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings by 7:00 am.

No Collecting Involved.

Ask About Our $25 Sign-On Bonus.

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

856 • Apartment Rentals

858 • Homes for Rent

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

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

Call 773-876-0620

BUREAU (2) 3 bedroom apartments. Downstairs $575; Upstairs $550; also 1 bedroom, upstairs, $350. Water & sewer included in all. Deposit & references required.

Call 815-878-3084

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

Call 815-664-2808

LOOKING FOR LAND?The Bureau County Republican Classified help you find it.

774 • Lots for Sale BUILDING LOT 75'x150' zoned R3, includes 1 car garage. $26,500.

Call 815-875-1923

856 • Apartment Rentals * PRINCETON * Apartment for Rent.

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

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

Call 815-876-6388 PRINCETON Main floor. 2 bedroom apartment. Recent paint and carpet. Carport, laundry. $540/ month. 775-537-7694

PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 2 bath, like new apartments.

Walk in closets. 1 car garage. 1 year lease. No large pets. 815-872-1847 PRINCETON 2 bedroom.

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

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

Call 815-303-3805 PRINCETON One Bedroom Downstairs Apartment.

Stove, refrigerator and heat furnished. Off street parking. No pets. $450 per month & $450 deposit. Call 815-866-3611 PRINCETON Spacious 1 bedroom. Eat in kitchen.

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

Call 815-878-4149 PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456

LARGE AUCTION

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

772 • Land for Sale

768 • Homes For Sale 3 BEDROOM. $2,000 down, $446.66 per month for 5 years. Includes lot rent & water.

Call 815-303-2948 PRINCETON 818 North Knox Street. Furnished Home for Sale.

Call 815-257-8614

SATURDAY APRIL 16TH, 2016 10:00 AM START

711 N. Railroad St. Seatonville Il 61359 Sale by BURKART

PRINCETON Historical home for sale.

Call 847-356-0623

ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES & MORE LARGE GAS & OIL COLLECTION

AND HANSEN AUCTION SERVICE

Go to auctionzip.com for sale bill and photos

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

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

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

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

800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 815-875-4461

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

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

No pets. 815-876-7320 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 2 car attached garage, big back yard, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer included. 2 blocks from High School. Security deposit, 1st months rent No pets. $650. Available April 15th.

Call 815-878-7744

LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE? Let the Bureau County Republican Classified help you find it.

859 • Condo/Duplex Rent DUPLEX for rent- Princeton 2 bed, 1-1/2 bath, garage. Appliances included. Call 815-739-2279

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

815-875-4461

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 724 S. First Street in Princeton, IL on:

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2016

TIME: 10:00 A.M. View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com PRIMITIVE, ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE: Very Nice Oak Napanee Dutch Kitchenette Hoosier w/ Porcelain Top; Pine Dry Sink Bookcase; Green Carpenters Bench; Old Stove; Oak to Include: Commode, Buffet/ Breakfront, Stacking Bookcase w/ Lg. Drawer; Dresser w/ Mirror, Four Drawer Chest & Roll Top Desk Chair; Cast Iron Bed; Birds Eye Maple Dresser w/ Wishbone Mirror & Chest of Drawers; Rocker; Maple Full Size Bed; Maple Corner Drop Leaf Table; Wicker Settee Set; Sofa; Upholstered Bench; Leather Chair; Love Seat Hide-a-bed Sofa; Sm. Desk; Sm. Bookcase; Occasional Chairs; Sm. Tables & End Tables; Bookcase; Sony T.V w/ Built In VCR/DVD Player; Vacuum Cleaner; Card Table & Chairs; Kitchen Rolling Cart; Stereo; Electric Organ & Bench; Player Piano PRIMITIVES, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD: Stained Glass Hanging Lamp; Ralph Martin Duck Decoy; Cuckoo Clock; Griswold #3 Skillet; Oak Telephone; Light Fixtures; Depression Glass; Crocks & Stoneware; Dynasty China; Hall Tea Pot; Silver Plate Silverware In Case; Games; Necchi Sewing Machine; Lg. Amount of SewingButtons, Fabric; Dress Form; Jewelry & Jewelry Boxes; Linens, Bedding, Sheets, Towels; Lg. Amount of Books, Cookbooks & Children’s Books; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items & Sm. Kitchen Appliances; Pictures & Frames; CD’s; Baskets; Religious Items SNOWBLOWER, TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: Toro Snow Blower; Work Bench; Sm. Amount of Hand Tools-Chisels, Screwdrivers, Drills, Jig Saw, Pipe Vise, Nuts & Bolts; Alum.

Ladder & Step Ladders; 2 & 4 Drawer File Cabinets; Many More Tools & Tool Related Items too Numerous To List!!

SELLER: NANCY KESSELER,

PRINCETON, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES Terms: Cash or Check/CC Accepted w/ 5% Fee & Lunch Stand On-Site

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We’re Taking FREE Classified Advertising

E-mail items • Up to 5 lines of copy for sale to: classified@ • 3 items maximum in ad bcrnews.com • 1 ad per week, per household • Private party sales only for all items valued under $1,000! • Excludes services, firearms & animal sales

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999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRINCETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES Notice is hereby given that tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinances for the Town Fund and the Road and Bridge Fund, Princeton Township, Bureau County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, is on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Office of the Bureau County Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Notice is further

given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinances will be held at 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. respectively on April 26th, 2016, at the Princeton Township Building, 235 East Railroad Avenue, Princeton, Illinois 61356, and that final action on these ordinances will be taken by the Board of Trustees at a meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2016 same location as above.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2016.

Ronald H. Hanley, Supervisor Ted Johnson, Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 2016.

MINERALS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON THE SURFACE THEREOF, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 18-26-310-010 Commonly known as: 1717 Peru-Princeton Rd., Spring Valley, IL 61362 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., in the Lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St. #B5, Princeton, IL 61356.

The Judgment amount is $353,590.98.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Bureau County. 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 mortgaged 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant

to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

TOWN MEETING, shall be held in the Selby Township Office Building in DePue, Illinois, at 6:30 o’clock p.m. unless rescheduled by notice.

Additionally, Public Hearings on the Road & Bridge Budgets and on the Township Budgets are scheduled to be held at 6:00 o’clock p.m. and 6:15 o’clock p.m. action is taken at those hearing times.

Further, notice is hereby given, that at any of the meetings, action will be taken on the OLD OR NEW BUSINESS which may in due course come before the Board.

REGULAR MEETING DATES Thursday April 28, 2016 May 26, 2016 June 23, 2016 Prevailing Wage needs to be adopted July 28, 2016 August 25, 2016 September 22, 2016 October 27, 2016 November 22, 2016 (Tuesday) December 22, 2016 (Tuesday) January 26, 2017 February 23, 2017 March 23, 2017 Additional Meetings: April 5, 2017 (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Start Annual Board of Trustees Meeting April 11, 2017 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. Start Annual Town Meeting – Date set by Statute Set Forth by: Selby Township Clerk Mark Hoffert Date: 4/6/2016 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PERU FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

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CASE NO. 15-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1717 PERU-PRINCETON RD. SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT 2 IN SPRING CREEK SUBDIVISION FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE UNDERLYING COAL, FIRECLAY AND OTHER

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F14100041 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY- PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Joshua Gartner aka Joshua P. Gartner aka ) Joshua Peter Gartner; Holly Jane Gartner; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15 CH 64 Property Address: 211 North Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on February 4, 2016, I, Sheriff, James Reed of Bureau County, Illinois, will hold a sale on May 5, 2016, commencing at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PART OF LOT 5 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF LOT 119 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF PRINCETON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY 130 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF A PUBLIC ALLEY; RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ALLEY, 75 FEET MORE OR LESS; RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY 130 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5; RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY 75 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 211 North Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 P.I.N.: 16-16-126-009 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $115070.89 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Bureau County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 29, Apr. 5 and 12, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Urban Financial of America, LLC ) Plaintiff ) VS ) Beth Oliver, individually and as Independent ) Administrator with the Will Annexed of the ) Estate of Mary L. Panter (Deceased); Unknown) Heirs and Legatees of Mary L. Panter ) (Deceased); Unknown Owners and Non) Record Claimants, ) Defendants ) 15 CH 79 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Beth Oliver, individually and as Independent Administrator with the Will Annexed of the Estate of Mary L. Panter (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L. PANTER (DECEASED); UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot One (1) in the Resubdivision of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), in Block Fifty-Four (54) of the original town, now City of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois; excepting coal and fireclay and the right to mine and remove the same.

Commonly known as: 222 S. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 and which said mortgage was made by, Mary L. Panter; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee for Security One Lending Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2012R04162; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356 on or before MAY 12, 016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 pleadings@rsmalaw.com File No: 15IL00609-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PERU FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JASON R. CASFORD AKA JASON CASFORD,) TRICIA A. CASFORD AKA TRICIA VECCHIA ) and KAREN VECCHIA AKA KAREN L. ) VECCHIA, ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15-CH-46 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1717 PERU-PRINCETON RD. SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 18-26-310-010 Commonly known as: 1717 Peru-Princeton Rd., Spring Valley, IL 61362 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., in the Lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St. #B5, Princeton, IL 61356.

The Judgment amount is $353,590.98.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Bureau County. 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 mortgaged 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) LARRY N. RINDAL, CAPITAL ONE ) BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. and UNITED ) STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND ) THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING ) AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15-CH-13 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 128 E. CLEVELAND ST. SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 18-35-301-003 Commonly known as: 128 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, IL 61362 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM, in the Lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St. #B5, Princeton, IL 61356.

The Judgment amount is $151,575.60.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Bureau County. 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 mortgaged 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) LETTY A. WHITE, ) Defendant. ) CIVIL NO. 15-1111 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Christopher Mowrer, Rural Development Specialist, USDA Service Center, 233 S. Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, IL 61401.

Telephone No. 309-342-5138 ( 4).

2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1227 S. Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356 3. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Four (4) in Block Two (2) in Backstrand’s Addition to the City of Princeton, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois PIN No. 16-21-129-003 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 100 N.E. Monroe, 42 Federal Building, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2015 and thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. 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. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 23rd day of February, 2016. s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016.

Street, Dalzell, IL 61320 3. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot 27 in Block 19 of Spring Valley Coal Company’s First Addition to the Village of Dalzell, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois PIN No. 18-24-407-021 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 100 N.E. Monroe, 42 Federal Building, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2015 and thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. 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. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 23rd day of February, 2016. s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Bureau County. 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 mortgaged 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or

she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) KERRY M. CARLSON, ) Defendant. ) CIVIL NO. 15-1065 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Rural Development Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356, Telephone No. 815-875-8732(4) 2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 112 Scott

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) LARRY N. RINDAL, CAPITAL ONE BANK ) (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. and UNITED ) STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND ) THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING ) AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15-CH-13 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 128 E. CLEVELAND ST. SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 7 IN DALZELL’S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, HOWEVER, THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE THEREOF. Permanent Index Number: 18-35-301-003 Commonly known as: 128 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, IL 61362 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM, in the Lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St. #B5, Princeton, IL 61356.

The Judgment amount is $151,575.60.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Urban Financial of America, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Beth Oliver, individually and as Independent ) Administrator with the Will Annexed of the ) Estate of Mary L. Panter (Deceased); ) Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mary L. ) Panter (Deceased); Unknown Owners and ) Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15 CH 79 AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L. PANTER (DECEASED) The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is one of the attorneys for Plaintiff in the above entitled action, and Plaintiff’s agent in this behalf authorized to make this Affidavit.

Affiant further says that in addition to the persons designated by the name herein, there are or may be other persons who are interested in this action and who have or claim some right, title interest or lien in, to or upon the real estate, or some part thereof, described in this Complaint who are interested in the subject matter of this action, and in said real estate, or some part thereof; that the name(s) of such person(s) is(are) unknown to Plaintiff and on diligent inquiry cannot be ascertained, and all such persons are therefore made parties defendant to this action by the name and description of UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES, GENERALLY. The clerk of this Court is requested to publish Notice of Pendency of Action in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1502(c) and with 735 ILCS 5/2-207 and to mail copies of such Notice in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/2-206 And further affiant sayeth not.

Under penalties as provided by law pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument, are true and correct, except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief and as to such matters the undersigned certifies as aforesaid that he verily believes the same to be true.

One of Plaintiff’s Attorneys Randall S. Miller & Associates, LLC 120 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (P) 312.239.3432 (F) 312.284.4820 Attorney No. 6238055 Pleadings@rsmalaw.com Our File No. 15IL00609-1 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

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F14100041 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTYPRINCETON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Joshua Gartner aka Joshua P. Gartner aka ) Joshua Peter Gartner; Holly Jane Gartner; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15 CH 64 Property Address: 211 North Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on February 4, 2016, I, Sheriff, James Reed of Bureau County, Illinois, will hold a sale on May 5, 2016 , commencing at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 211 North Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 P.I.N.: 16-16-126-009 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $115070.89 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED

BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Bureau County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 29, Apr. 5 and 12, 2016.

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Olivia and Logan each set up a lemonade stand.

Count how much money they each made.

Who made the most?

Have you heard the phrase,“Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees”? The sad truth is, money does not grow on trees. We have searched the world over and can’t find one anywhere.

But what if we did? It might look something like this. How much money can you find growing on our silly money tree? (Each“leaf”is a $1 bill.)

Discuss with your child ways you earned spending mone when you were y a child. Help the think of ways them can earn money. y

The Big Question

Do you plan how to use your money wisely — for spending, saving, investing and donating?

But how do you get money to put in the bank?

Try this to earn some money: Ask the neighbors on your block If you can take their pooches For a nice long

It might be nice if people would just give you money. But most people get money by earning it.

That means they do some sort of work in exchange for money.

This is called income.

With a box for a counter, There’s money to be made From lemons, water, sugar By selling

Earning money around the house Really isn’t super hard.

Just ask a parent if you can help By weeding in the

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Are numbers needed?

Can you think of three more ways you could earn some money?

Maybe someone that you know, Maybe even right next door, Would pay you a buck or two To pick up something from the

If you have some old toys Here’s an idea that will not fail: You can make yourself money By having a garage

Look through the newspaper for pairs of words that rhyme.

Can you find five or more pairs in a short time?

Find an advertisement in your newspaper.

Rewrite the ad and substitute the words many, few, several, etc. for the numbers. Are the numbers necessary? Why or why not?

Standards Link: Math: Students solve problems and justify their reasoning.

How do you earn money? Do you do chores? What kind of jobs do you do?

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow written directions.

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