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Wanted: A county administrator County board votes to fill the position

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com.

PRINCETON — With a 15 to 9 vote, the Bureau County Board has agreed to hire a county administrator.

“I just want to remind everybody that this job description is a living document; it can be changed. There’s nothing written

in stone, so six months from now or two years from now if this county board wants to change it, it’s easy to do,” said ad hoc committee Chairman Steve Sondgeroth.

Sondgeroth thanked the ad hoc committee for the work, thought and productive discussion put into the four recommendations he presented to the board.

“We think we have concluded our job assignment,” he said.

Previously reported in the Bureau County Republican, the ad hoc committee was appointed by board Chairman Dale Anderson to explore the feasibility of hiring a

county administrator or county facilitator and then report back to the board.

However, Anderson said the ad hoc committee will stay in session until a county administrator is hired for the county.

Board members discussed in detail the various details and job requirements presented by the finalized job description.

At that time, it was revealed the county administrator would not be required to live in Bureau County.

“If they’re willing to drive, do a good job, show up on time and drive home and make the meetings at night time, that would be

OK. Again, we’d want to encourage them to come to Bureau County for that very reason, but we didn’t put a stipulation on mileage,” said Sondgeroth.

Once the job description was agreed upon by the board, business turned to the appropriate range of pay for the position in Bureau County.

After working with a recruiter, the ad hoc committee recommended the board hire a county administrator within the salary range of $65,000 to $75,000.

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Spring Valley looks at regional dispatch center

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The city of Spring Valley has shown interest in joining discussion on the future Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center, which will be located near Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC).

The council was recently visited by Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, who is also chairman of the IV Regional Dispatch Center Planning Board.

During the Monday, April 13, council meeting, Alderman Mike Herrmann reported Bernabei had presented information about the future center during the finance committee meeting held Thursday, April 9. There, Bernabei asked if Spring Valley would be interested in joining the project and gave reasoning on why they should.

Herrmann noted the cost savings with less dispatchers needed to run the facility and equipment. He also noted the new governor is looking to regionalize small entities to better use services in smaller areas.

As previously reported in the Bureau County Republican, a $1.5 million grant was given to build a new 911 center for LaSalle, Oglesby and Peru. The new center is expected to support next-generation 911, which will utilize a caller’s smartphone as a messaging or video system to help determine the nature of an emergency. Location of calls from cell phones will also be traceable.

The equipment is expensive, however, and many smaller area dispatch centers most likely will not be able to afford the system. Therefore the planning board sought out the idea of a merger between area cities.

Regionalizing the system would help costs, and a feasibility study commissioned by the board found is could service the entire area with one dispatch center. The planning board is looking at ways for the future regional dispatch center to cover the entire eight county area IVCC serves.

On Monday, Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston said his department continues to look into the matter to see if it will be beneficial as far as cost savings.

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It was off and running at the fourth annual Dimmick Dash, held Tuesday, April 14. Students have been training for weeks for this 5K event, which equates to 3.1 miles. About 215 students, parents, teachers and community members participated in the fun run. See more photos on Page 2.

On your mark ... get set ... go It’s time for the fourth annual Dimmick Dash

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

LASALLE — There was a current of excitement in the air. A sea of bright blue T-shirts emblazoned with “5K” could be seen throughout the hallways. Parents, grandparents, siblings ... they came too — some to watch, and some to participate. The long awaited Dimmick 5K Dash was about to begin, and Dimmick Grade School students were clearly up for the challenge.

“I’m ready. I’m pumped. I’m ready to run,” said seventh-grader Wesley Seghi, 12.

It was Tuesday, April 14, and the fourth annual Dimmick Dash was about to get underway. It was a brand new event for

Cherry students, since this is the first year they are attending Dimmick.

Students filed into the school’s gymnasium. They went through a variety of warm-up exercises and listened to physical education teacher/athletic director Joel Foster talk about what was going to transpire. Foster, who appeared as excited as his young athletes, reminded the students what physical education was all about — “To get exercise,” said one student — “And to have fun,” said another. After the crowd turned to the U.S. flag and listened to the national anthem ... it was race time.

Foster created the Dimmick 5K Dash four years ago.

“It was my idea to have the students participate in a 5K, but I cannot begin to explain the amount of help I have received in organizing it,” he said, specifically mentioning Carol Wineinger, Jen Krolak and Superintendent/Principal Ryan Linnig.

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Dash From Page 1 And challenging it is. All fifth- through eighth-grade students are required to participate in the 5K run, which equates to 3.1 miles.

Kindergarten through fourth-grade students are not required to participate, but they are welcome to join in the fun with a signed permission slip from their parents. Foster said about 90 percent of the student body participates, plus staff, parents and community members are also welcome to put on their running shoes. On Tuesday, there were about 215 runners/walkers at the starting line.

Of course, Foster doesn’t send the students on a 5K run without any preparation.

“I begin training with the students two times a week in February,” Foster said. “In physical education class, I have fitness days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In mid-February we start using those fitness days to begin training for the Dimmick Dash.”

Fourth-grade teacher Donna Gerard said her students are fully prepared and excited for the event.

“I don’t hear any bad complaints,” Gerard said of her students. “They love it; some even train (for the 5K) outside of school.”

“I would say overall the students are excited about it,” Foster added. “Any student who participates in the Dimmick Dash receives a free T-shirt, and they are all excited about that ... As far as the actual race, some are obviously more excited than others, but overall I believe the majority of the students are excited to participate, particularly the younger students.”

Starved Rock Runners set up a finishing chute and a digital clock to make the race look more professional. Hyvee donates bananas and water for the runners to have at the end of the race.

Foster said all students get a participation ribbon, and then the Top 3 runners in four categories with the best times win a trophy.

“I feel that all of the students should be recognized for finishing the race, but I also feel that it is OK that everyone doesn’t receive a trophy. Those who do an exceptional job should be recognized, “ Foster said. “I feel that it is important that students realize at a young age that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and that is OK.” While training students to run the 5K clearly improves children’s cardiovascular endurance, there are other

Dimmick Dash winners Kindergarten through fourth-grade girls 1st: Ariella Mudge 28:24 2nd: Anna McLaughlin 29:23 3rd: Elizabeth Sines 30:37 Fifth- through eighth-grade girls 1st: Hope Skoog 23:57 2nd: Kassidy Brady 24:09 3rd: Anna Postula 25:34 attributes. Students learn how to pace themselves and see how they improve during their training. Foster said he also sees improved confidence in his young athletes.

“The focus of the Dimmick Dash and the training is all about self improvement ... I encourage them not to worry about what their classmates are doing.

It is also important for the students to understand that sometimes things aren’t easy,” Foster said.

“Running is hard, but you have to go outside of your

Kindergarten through fourth-grade boys 1st: Connor Sines 22:31 2nd: Easton Moncrief 22:59 3rd: John Brady 23:22 Fifth- through eighth-grade boys 1st: Ayden Sines 22:13 2nd: Ashton Kellett 22:28 3rd: Matt Robinson 24:07 comfort zone to improve.

It is so exciting for me as an educator to see the students working so hard and improving ... I’m sure they are all tired of hearing me say, ‘Pain is weakness leaving the body.’ I say that jokingly, but there is some truth to it.

“The main purpose of the event is to make the students aware of the importance of leading a physically active life. I stress to the students that running isn’t the only way to be active. My goal as a teacher is to provide students with

a positive experience with physical activity, so that they will become lifelong movers,” he said.

Dimmick School’s mission statement is to establish a collaborative environment of students, parents and community that is safe, positive, challenging and encourages lifelong learners.

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Foster said. “The Dimmick Dash provides an opportunity for the students to participate in an activity that helps them realize the importance of exercise. It also makes them realize they are capable of a lot more than they think they are. “ Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Tiskilwa discusses engineering fees Board decides to seek another bid

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

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BuEComm is joining many other 911 dispatch services around the country in recognizing this week as National 911 Telecommunicator Week. Pictured are the “first” first responders during an emergency. Pictured (left to right) dispatcher Jennifer Hand, Bureau County 911 Director Diana Stiles, dispatchers Marc Cain, Keirstyn Charles and Julie Dean. Not pictured is lead dispatcher Dawn Porter and dispatcher Joy Willstead.

BuEComm recognizes National 911 Telecommunicator Week The second week in April has been federally designated as National 911 Telecommunicator week.

This week is meant to draw attention to the work of dispatchers and other personnel who work in the 911 center who are heard, but rarely seen.

Diana Stiles, Bureau County 911 director, said she cannot think of a more deserving group of people than the 911 dispatchers who answer the calls for help, that happen 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

“It’s more than just handling calls. Our staff are never sure what incidents they’ll have to handle on a day-to-day basis, and that means they need to be prepared for anything,

and not everyone is cut out for the job. I think you have to be a special kind of person to do this job.

Not just anybody can do it,” she said. “You have to care about your job; you have to want to be here.

It’s not like you’re working for an answering service where you just field calls.

You have to have the passion to work in the field; it’s a job that’s demanding on one’s time too. When someone calls you at two in the morning, it’s not to have a conversation with you, it’s because they need you. I have a wonderful staff here, and I appreciate each and every one of them.”

Stiles explained individual agencies have their own way of celebrating

this week; for the staff at BuEComm they are having a simple meal together and will each be given a small token of appreciation.

“What we do doesn’t have to be grand, just something that shows each and every day we are thankful to all of them for the great job that they do,” she said. “If you know a dispatcher, take a moment and say thank you to them for the behind the scene things that they do.

Without them, getting an ambulance, fire truck or police officer would not be near as simple as it seems.

I know how tough their job really is, and so today and every day, I say thank you and Happy Telecommunicators Week.”

Spring Valley

“So this is something we can stay out in front of and look at, explore and see if it will be a viable option for us,” he said.

In other news, the council: • Noted the city will hold spring clean-up days

from Monday, April 27, to Friday, May 1. Residents should put items out by 6 a.m. on regular garbage service day. Only one stop will be made at each home.

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From Page 1 He said the police department is also taking into account how the area may be forced to join a regional center in the future.

TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Village Board decided at its meeting Tuesday, April 14, to seek another bid for preliminary engineering fees for replacement of two bridges in town. The bid received from the village’s engineer, Jack Kusek of McClure Engineering was deemed to be too high by Tiskilwa Village Board President Randy Philhower.

Philhower said he thought the engineering estimates were too high for the preliminary work to be done on the bridges on Jefferson and Arch streets that will be replaced, since he felt the bridges were similar in size.

Kusek said the differences between the two bridges were that the Jefferson Street bridge had an embankment while the Arch Street bridge has vertical walls. Using federal money for these bridges means there is red tape and hoops he must jump through for the preliminary engineering for the bridges.

After board members voted to seek another bid, Kusek asked he be given a chance to match the bid if it is lower than the one he has already submitted. Kusek said he would tell the board his firm’s bid would not exceed the amount submitted, even though the contract doesn’t stipulate to Kusek’s verbal statement at Tuesday’s meeting.

The figure for preliminary engineering wasn’t released at the meeting by board members because board members felt it would be unfair to Kusek if another engineering firm was able to know what their bid amount was prior to making its bid.

In other business,

Tiskilwa meeting minutes In other business at the Tuesday, April 14, meeting: • The railroad crossing for Main Street in town will be closed at 7 a.m. Monday, April 20, to allow workers to replace it and reopen by Saturday morning. An emergency crossing will be established for those days to be used for fire and ambulance service only, said Tiskilwa Village Board President Randy Philhower.

• Jeff Clawson, city manager for Princeton, talked to board members about participating in a regional economic development group that is being formed in Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties designed to represent this region of the state. A $400,000 budget for a director and two staff members would get 50 percent of this amount from the private sector and 50 percent from the public sector. Each community joining this group would be charged $1.30 per resident or about $1,200 a year for three years if Tiskilwa joined the group. People from the private sector wanting to join the group would have to make a $20,000 donation to be on the board, Clawson said. Philhower said the village board would discuss this issue once a letter is sent inviting the village to join this group designed to market the area and the region.

• Board members heard that Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying to sweep funds such as motor fuel, income and sales taxes paid to towns in the state to be used to pay for overdue state bills.

Philhower said the village’s revenue stream will be decreased if these sweeps happen. Rauner is also trying to cut the number of taxing bodies in the state by 50 percent, he said.

• After getting a letter from Mid American Energy, Philhower said the company will stop being the village’s supplier of electricity next month, since it can’t beat Ameren’s price. Tiskilwa voters had approved an electric aggregation program be established by the board in 2012, and Mid American was the firm chosen to be the village’s electric supplier at the time.

• Kernan’s of Princeton submitted the low bid to mow the village’s East and West parks for $74 each time this year. Other bids were received from LaPorte of $85 and Dave’s Lawn Mowing of $125.

• Wendy Sims, a resident of Tiskilwa for 15 years, said she was interested in being appointed to the vacant seat on the village board. Philhower said he would take Sims’ request under advisement and discuss it at the board’s next meeting on May 12.

Kusek said he will contact the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) to request a representative come to Tiskilwa to discuss a FEMA accreditation for the town’s levee constructed in the mid 1970s. Kusek said it would be rather costly for the village to comply

with FEMA’s recommendations. The meeting will discuss the estimated cost to Tiskilwa taxpayers to get the levee accredited in order to get flood insurance costs reduced for residents who want to have this type of insurance for their property.

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The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: March 30, 2015 Louise Kohr to John Kohr, warranty deed, part of Section 21 in Selby Township, $85,500.

Paul and Rosemary Yerly to Brian Pellegrini, warranty deed, Lot 5 in Block 43 in Spring Valley, $85,000.

Lenhausen Family Trust and Pamela Wolf to James Robinson, trustees’ deed, Lots 3-4 in Block 6 in Nelson’s Third Subdivision,

Spring Valley, $101,500.

Nick Tarpein to Jouqenia and Tyrone Johnson, warranty deed, Units 1-5 in B-Mar-4 Lanes, Princeton, $390,000.

March 31, 2015 Sandra Miller to Kody and Lexy Thomas, warranty deed, part of Section 32 in Greenville Township, $90,000.

Brian Bader, Christopher Bader, David Bader, Edward Bader, Martin Bader, Timothy Bader, Barbara Friend, Nancy Hickel and Teresa Malekzadeh to Eric May, warranty deed, part of Lot 80 in Princeton, $75,000.

April 1, 2015 Alan Forristall, Beth Forristall, Gary Forristall and Mary Forristall to Cusic Family Farms LP, warranty deed, part of Section 3 in Selby Township, $829,500.

Angela Pinter to North Central Bank, warranty deed, Lots 16-27 and part of Lot 18 in Block 25 in Ladd, $66,500.

Mark and Tammy Bitting to Mary and Michael Bates, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in Mineral Township, $150,000.

Jonathan and Shelley Orwig to David and Diana Hummel, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 15-16 in Prather’s Subdivision, Princeton, $142,000.

County Board

ary range vote, discussion turned to whether or not the county board had the resources and the need for the county administrator position.

County board member Tom Dobrich explained why he has consistently voted against hiring a county administrator, due to the lack of funds and resources available to the county.

“All those things and the general climate again from Gov. Rauner, what he wants to do to try to get our state back in good fiscal balance, I think there’s all kinds of red flags out there for us here at the county, and those were the reasons I voted no. And I will con-

tinue to vote no on this hiring an administrator.”

Board member Mary Jane Marini agreed, “I concur with Mr. Dobrich. I think we have many other issues at hand to take care of and with the fund balances going down and rate of pay that we pay in this county … I see no need to hire this employee.”

However, Sondgeroth said, the general rule of thumb based on research conducted by Northern Illinois University is that a county administrator will recover within the budget two to three times his or her salary.

“Increased revenues, decreased expenses, consolidation of efforts, all

Property transfers

From Page 1 According to Dave Anderson, the selected recruiter for the county administrator, this range of pay is comparable and reasonable for a county comparable to Bureau County’s size and demographic, said Sondgeroth.

Sondgeroth explained, this recommended salary range is not a locked in amount.

“We will see what we get for applicants,” he said, adding possible adjustments can be made at any point in time.

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April 2, 2015 Kathie and Medley Tornow to Linda and Russell Monson, warranty deed, part of Section 33 in Greenville Township, $389,500.

Fannie Mae to Rose Cech, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in LaMoille Township, $39,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Gennaro and Giuseppina Piccolo, warranty deed, Lots 12-13 in Block 14 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $47,500.

Leone Johnson and Mary Spratt to Joshua Ackerman, warranty deed, Lot 10 in Block 3 in Baker’s Addition, Ohio, Ill., $42,000. the very reasons that Mr. Dobrich spoke about are the very reasons we need a county administrator,” he said.

Sondgeroth said the county will be facing some big issues in the near future. According to Sondgeroth, professional help to handle these upcoming issues would be in the county’s best interest.

“We as board members are doing a lot of work for not a lot of money,” said board member Dan Rabe, “I just think the county administrator could find lots of ways to bring dollars into this county that would be well above their salary.”

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Obituaries Dorothey Williams DAVENPORT, Iowa — Dorothey “Dottie” Schlindwein Williams, 53, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Sheffield, died Monday, April 13, 2015, in Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

She was born Dec. 24, 1961, in Sacramento, Calif., to Eugene Sr. and Peggy Schlindwein.

She graduated from Western High School in Buda in 1981 and was also a ShefDorothey field Homecoming Queen. She worked as Williams a dietary manager at St. Mary’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Davenport, Iowa.

Surviving are her parents; one son, Luke (Lauren Blough) Schlindwein of Peru; one daughter, Maria (Cory Buchanan) Johnson of Burlington, Iowa; her significant other, Samuel Hedrick of Davenport, Iowa, and his three children, Joey, Kellie and Katie Hedrick; one stepdaughter, Joyce (Nick) Taylor of Ottumwa, Iowa, and her five children; one brother, Mark Schlindwein of Princeton; two grandchildren, Nathaniel Johnson and Stella Schlindwein; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; one stepdaughter, Georgia Gum; one brother, Gene Schlindwein Jr.; and one niece, Heather Schlindwein.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel, 838 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Simeon Goodrum

PRINCETON — Simeon H. Goodrum, 84, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, at home surrounded by family, friends and caregivers.

Simeon was born April 19, 1930, in Henry to Simeon and Irma (Weaver) Goodrum. He was a graduate of Princeton High School. Simeon married Mary L. Green Aug. 26, 1950, in Princeton. They were married for 65 years.

Simeon worked at the Pioneer Research facility for 39 years and in their printing office nearer to retirement.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing and gardening. Simeon was an active member of the Princeton Moose.

Simeon is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Joyce Egan of Princeton; six grandchildren, Phillip and AJ Egan, Richard and Michael Goodrum, and James and Tina Brown; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Judy Herrick of Rock Island; one daughter-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding Simeon in death were his parents, one son, two sisters and one brother.

Cremation has been accorded. The family will receive friends during a Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Interment of the ashes will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to St. Louis Catholic Church, the Princeton Junior Bowlers or to VITAS Hospice Care in LaSalle.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Alma McElhiney

TAMPICO — Alma R. “Amy” McElhiney, 90, formerly of Tampico, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her home in Sterling. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico with the Rev. Leanne Keate, pastor of the Tampico United Methodist Church, officiating. A visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Domestic battery

A 17-year-old male was charged with domestic battery at a private residence on Broad Street at midnight April 6 in LaMoille.

Danion D. Hopson, 24, of Lyndon was arrested for domestic battery at 12:58 a.m. April 13 on the 100 block of Railroad Street in Bureau.

No license

Julie A. Bayne, 54, of Galesburg was charged with driving without a license at 1:06 p.m. April 6 on Route 40 about one-half mile south of 1745 North Avenue.

Possession of cannabis

A 17-year-old female was charged with the possession of drug equipment and possession of cannabis at 1:30 a.m.

April 4 at Miller Anderson Nature Preserve on Kentville Road west of Interstate 180.

Illegal consumption, criminal damage

Isaiah C. Austin, 19, of Tiskilwa was charged with criminal damage to property and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor at a private residence on Washington Street at 12:37 a.m. April 5 in Ohio.

Reckless driving

Joshua L. Gray, 21, of Dalzell was charged with two counts of reckless driving, and three counts of disobeying a stop sign at a rural residence on 1550 North Avenue at 11:56 p.m. April 3.

Assault

Danion D. Hopson, 24, of Lyndon was charged with assault with a bottle as a weapon at 11:38 p.m. April 5 at the Sidetracked Tavern in Bureau.

Hit and run

The parked vehicle of Dana L. Wagner, 35, of Wyanet was struck by an unknown driver at 5:42 a.m. April 4 in the 600 block of Greencastle Drive in Wyanet.

Accidents

Carol E. Pakosz, 65, of Tiskilwa lost control of her vehicle, traveled some distance and struck a Nicor Gas main at 9:15 a.m. April 2 on the Tiskilwa-Princeton Road about 300 feet south of 1325 North Street in Princeton Township.

Shelby H. Eckberg, 21, of Tiskilwa lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway at 12:13 p.m. April 12 on Tiskilwa/Princeton Road at the intersection with 1995 North Street in Princeton Township.

Mark D. Roe, 51, of Buda was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. April 9 on 740 North Avenue about one mile west of 850 East Street in Macon Township.

Jessica L. Maupin, 29, of Putnam left the roadway and entered the ditch at 9:31 p.m. April 8 on 1995 East Street at the intersection with 1250 North Avenue in Princeton Township.

Deer accidents

Bobbie E. Johnson, 76, of Wyanet struck a deer at 8:00 p.m. April 4 on 1900 East Street about one and threefourths mile north of 700 North Avenue in Arispie Township.

Arthur J. Norton, 67, of Tampico struck a deer at 9:29 p.m. April 10 on Route 92 at the intersection with 600 East Street in Fairfield Township.

Richard A. Tolman, 66, of Chubbuck, Idaho, struck a deer at 9:24 p.m. April 4 on Route 34, about one-half mile

south of Route 6 in Mineral Township.

Paolo Carillo, 37, of Oregon, Ill., struck a deer at 6:39 a.m.

April 3 on Route 89, about one-half mile south of Route 34 in LaMoille Township.

Michael S. Cage, 22, of Dunlap struck a deer at 10.20 a.m.

March 24 on Interstate 180 around Mile Post 8 in Arispie Township. Cage was transported to Perry Memorial Hospital and ticketed for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jaccyn G. Trujillo, 30, of Walnut struck a deer while traveling eastbound on West North Street, about one-fourth mile west of Yerk Street in Walnut.

Aarow C. Campbell, 45, of Spring Valley struck a deer at 4:31 a.m. April 1 on 3575 East Street, about one-fourth mile north of Shooting Park Road in Hall Township

Spring Valley Police Domestic battery

Brandon W. Wyatt, 37, of Spring Valley was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of East Sixth Street at 8:55 a.m. April 10. On the same call, Jacob J. West, 32, of Spring Valley was picked up on a Bureau County warrant for failure to appear for a driving while license revoked charge.

Deer accident

A vehicle driven by Zachary A. White, 22, of LaSalle struck a deer on Route 6 near Oak Street at 11:26 p.m. April 9.

City ordinance violation

Pamela J. Acosta, 48, of Spring Valley was charged with violating the city ordinance for dog running at large in the 100 block of West Cleveland Street at 9:50 a.m. April 13.

Princeton Police DUI

Justin T. Taylor, 30, of Princeton was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering the life of a child, reckless driving, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving under the influence in the intersection of Park Avenue East and South Fifth Avenue Drive at 1:17 p.m. April 12.

Unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor

Daniel P. Staples, 18, of Princeton was charged with unlawful consumption of an alcoholic liquor in the 400 block of South Anderson Street at 4:46 p.m. April 13.

Retail theft

Jacqueline M. Barnes, 30, and Martha E. Rojas, 26, both of Spring Valley were charged with retail theft from Walmart at 6:10 p.m. April 8.

Illinois State Police

Driving while license suspended

Alexzander R. Smith, 22, of Peru was charged with driving while license suspended and unlawful use of weapon on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 74 at 9:11 p.m. April 8.

Possession of cannabis

Timothy M. Bowen, 51, of North Liberty, Ill., was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 91 at 1:36 p.m.

April 10.

Deer accident

A vehicle driven by Gabriel V. Granados, 35, of Mendota struck a deer on North 2551st Road westbound near East 150th Road in LaSalle County at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.

TriDENT agents arrest Oglesby man Jonathan M. Price, 38, of Oglesby was taken into custody on Thursday, March 19, as the result of an investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TriDENT) with the assistance of the Pocahontas Police Department in Arkansas.

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The man, the ring ... and the Army I’ve got the man. I’ve got the ring, and I’ve never been happier ... I’m engaged!

After nearly 10 hours of flight delays every 15 minutes, Delta Airlines was bound and determined to ruin my monthly weekend getaway with my Army boyfriend. My 11:35 a.m. flight to Atlanta, Ga., was never going to make that 2 COMMENTARY p.m. connection to Raleigh Durham, N.C. Instead, I was going to be forced to spend half my vacation stuck in an airport and spending the night in some Georgia hotel. ... Thank you, Delta.

I told my boyfriend this around 5 p.m. and rather than accepting the delay he said, “OK then, I’m driving to Georgia.” My wonderful boyfriend drove eight hours and across three states and still beat me to the airport.

I landed in Atlanta at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and my brain wasn’t really functioning. It had been a long day of the hurry-up-and-wait kind.

When I called, he told me where to go, having traversed this airport many times himself. He was out circling the arrivals, or so he said, and if I hurried we could time it right, and he’d be right there waiting for me. But, when I reached the top of the escalator on my way to the exit, there he was.

In disbelief I walked up to him, wanting nothing more than to collapse in his arms because finally the hellish Delta day was over. I’d made it to him and that was all I cared about. From there on, he could get us wherever we needed to go. I intended to just shut my brain off, but when I walked up to him in my little daze, he got down on one knee and proposed.

“I love you,” I said, interrupting his proposal. I couldn’t keep from saying it. We were just lucky I didn’t yell it. “I love you” was just running on replay in my head.

“Will you?” he asked again. He didn’t need to ask; he already knew. “Of course I will!” My fiance stood to kiss me. The people all around us were applauding, but I hardly noticed.

The ring, the man and the proposal are perfect.

However, the Army part is not.

The Army tends to complicate an engagement.

While many brides get about a year to plan their wedding, I’ve got about two months ... and I can’t set the date. I suppose there won’t be any save the date cards without that little detail.

However, as long as I can get the groom there and hopefully keep him there, I’ll be satisfied.

The Army sure knows how to put things into perspective.

Because with a wedding date dependent on an Army guy’s leave time, I’m fine with my flower arrangements taking a back seat.

My Army-wife friend just laughed when I told her.

“Get used to a life without plans, ever,” she said, before she laughed some more. She was right.

I find myself repeating over and over, “It’s the Army.” Apparently, this is my new life motto.

At the end of the day though, all that really matters is that I am marrying my best friend. No flower arrangement, save the date card or delayed Delta flight is going to change that.

I’ve got the man; I’ve got the ring; and I’ve never been happier.

BCR Staff Writer Zita Henneberry can be reached at zhenneberry@bcrnews.com.

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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Matthew Cook

City: LaMoille.

Where did you grow up: LaMoille.

Family: Both parents, a brother and two sisters.

Pets: Chickens!

Occupation: Student.

What is the last song you listened to: “All Our Days” by Jeff Williams.

What is the last book you read:

“Beowulf.”

What is the last television show you watched: “Doctor Who.” If you were stranded on a deserted island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Ambrosia.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: Oliver Queen (The Green Arrow).

What is your favorite local restaurant: Super Wok. If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Art and Geek supplies.

People would be surprised to know that you: I am working on writing a fantasy manga.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Our nearest

neighbor lives a half mile away.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: It would be summer.

Why strengthening the Freedom of Information Act is so important President Barack Obama has routinely promised greater transparency within the federal government. Now, Congress is making strides toward achieving this critical goal.

The House of Representatives and Senate are currently considering nearly identical bills to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the general public, including journalists, with access to federal government records.

This legislation has received broad support across media organizations, including the Sunshine in Government Initiative, a coalition of which the Newspaper Association of America is a member. And here’s why: Openness instead of secrecy would be the “default” key within the government.

The legislation would require agencies to release documents under a “presumption of openness,” reaffirming the principle that information should never be kept confidential to protect government interests at the expense of the public. Agencies would need to prove specific harm that could result from disclosures before withholding documents. While this policy has been in place since 2009, the legislation would ensure future administrations honor this objective for openness.

The process of obtaining FOIA records would be much more efficient.

Citizens and journalists would receive requested information in a more timely fashion and would be updated on the status of their request or reason for denial. Federal agencies

Caroline H. Little COMMENTARY

would be allowed to withhold information on policy deliberations for only 25 years – currently, there is no limit.

More records would be available.

The legislation would require agencies to post frequently requested information online. This will give citizens and journalists more timely access to key information and a deeper understanding of what the government is doing – or not doing.

Why is this important?

The Freedom of Information Act remains a powerful, though currently inefficient, tool to obtain public information. Last year, several key stories were brought to light as a result of reporters’ FOIA record requests.

The Associated Press was able to show that people accused of Nazi war crimes had continued receiving Social Security payments after leaving our country. In another instance, a reporter reviewing military ballistics tests found that the Marine Corps had issued armored vests that failed to protect against bullets – and 5,277 vests were quickly recalled, perhaps saving lives.

Likewise, records obtained through FOIA revealed that some firefighter safety equipment failed to work properly when exposed to heat or moisture, rendering it ineffective in crisis situa-

tions.

Without these records and journalists’ diligent research, none of this would have been brought to public attention. Our armed forces and firefighters may have been directly harmed as a result.

The Freedom of Information Act was enacted in 1966. It remains critical for creating and preserving an open and accountable government. However, it must be updated to keep up with changing technology and a persistent mindset within federal agencies that information belongs to the government not the general public.

Congress came very close to passing FOIA reform legislation last year before the end of the 113th Congress.

Now, members in both the Senate and House are working in a bi-partisan fashion to move these bills forward in the new Congress. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved its FOIA reform bill, Senate 337, which is sponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, Patrick Leahy, and Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley. The House bill (H.R. 653), which is sponsored by Representatives Darrell Issa and Elijah Cummings, was reported out of committee last week. We applaud the bills’ sponsors and the congressional leadership for turning their attention to this good government legislation. We hope that this momentum bodes well for bipartisan, bicameral action early in the new Congress.

Caroline H. Little is president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America.

TO Letter THE Editor

Funding crisis for Soil and Water Conservation districts To the Editor, Nearly $2.8 million of the Soil and Water Conservation District funding for FY 2015 has been “suspended” by Governor’s Office of Management & Budget and Illinois Department of Agriculture. The suspension of funds accounts for 37.3 percent of the total $7.5 million appropriations districts receive for operations. If the suspension is not lifted, soil and water conservation districts around the state will be forced to dismantle their workforce.

Only $4.7 million has been released to fund the operations of soil and water conservation districts so far this fiscal year. That constitutes about $33,900 to each of the 97 districts, plus health insurance premiums. Districts still need $1.75 million total — or about $18,800 per district — to fund the districts through the remainder of this

fiscal year. These funds are for salaries of the employees of the 97 districts. Soil and Water districts are now operating with about 149 employees statewide — or about 30 percent fewer employees than just eight years ago.

SWCDs were established during the Dust Bowl Era to combat the soil erosion taking place – they continue to provide valuable services to the community by working closely with several federal, state, and other non-governmental organizations. The district serves as a point of contact to landowners wishing to address resource concerns on their property and assists in delivering programs that prevent erosion from urban development and of tillable soil that threaten our agricultural economy and the sustainability of our surface water supplies. In addition to providing technical service and information regarding federal and state conservation programs, district staff also provide services to the general public. Many of the services and events throughout the year include providing tree seedlings to area students to be planted for Arbor Day, hosting Ag Dis-

covery Day for county students, holding annual poster and photo contests, holding native tree and fish sales, hosting various educational workshops, participating in community events and much more.

Each SWCD office is responsible for bringing state and federal agency funding to both rural and urban citizens in Illinois. Unlike most state funded agencies, SWCDs return to the local economy an average of $23.57 for every $1 spent for their operation.

SWCD programs are capable of adding more than $400 million to the state’s economy every year, but if SWCDs are forced to close due to a lack of funding, the valuable services they provide to the residents of Illinois will disappear completely.

Agriculture and urban and rural conservation are all part of the future. We are all taught that we have a responsibility to protect our natural resources.

Kelly Thompson, executive director, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts Springfield

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ario and Maya are selling theirr toys at a yard salle to raise money for theeir locall fire department..

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Each of these kids need some advice from YOU. Read each story and write down your advice. Talk about your advice with a parent. Do they agree with you?

David is trying to save money to buy a new LEGO set that costs $29.00. Each Friday, he gets an allowance of $5.00 from his mom and dad.

Last Sunday, he spent $8.50, which ate into his LEGO savings. Now he only has about $4.00 saved up for the LEGO set.

David tries to save at least $3.00 every week.

He spends about $2.00 when he visits the video arcade on Sunday afternoons. But sometimes he’ll spend more than he planned to trying to top his best score.

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ALLOWANCE Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s GROCERY Kid Scoop stories and activities.

PROBLEM E M O G N P E E E T FASTER C Y M R R R R K S A COUPLE N C T E T O I O E M ARCADE MUSIC A N I T C B C R S O EARNS W S I S O L O E N N EQUAL O N S A U E U G R E MONEY L A V F P M P O A Y SCORE L A U Q E I L A E N COST PAIN A R C A D E E L G S GOAL Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical cal words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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Evan collects stickers from the grocery store vending machine. Each costs 50¢. He buys one each time his family shops, which is usually three times a week.

E Evan eearns $3.00 a week pulling weeds in his neighbor’s yard, so he spends half of his money each week on sttickerrs and saves the rest in his piggy bank.

T grocery The gr g store just replaced the old sticker machine with a new w one. The stickers are bigger, but they cost $1.00 each.

Iff he buys three, he’ll spend all his money every week.

New and Used Maria walks and feeds her Aunt Meridith’s dog, Zinger, every day after school. Maria gets $2.00 per day for taking such good care of Zinger.

Look through the newspaper for prices. Can you find five or more prices, that when added together equal $100?

Now try to find prices in the newspaper that add up to $1,000.

What’s the largest amount you can reach?

Maria wants a new bike that costs $75. If she saved all her money each week, she could buy the bike in about two months. But Maria downloads music from her favorite bands at $1.30 per song a couple times a week. She also buys a smoothie for $3.95 on Saturdays with her friend Katie. Sometimes they go to a movie, which costs $7.00 per ticket.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use the skills and strategies of the reading process to follow written directions. Math: Compute written amounts.

Standards Link: Math: Compute sums up to 1,000.

Find five items for sale in the newspaper. nd Chart the items and their prices. Can you find the same items for sale used? What is the difference in price? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of buying new vs. used?

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate

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Write about something you’d like to buy. Why do you want it?

Then write about your plan to save money to buy it.

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Honor rolls — Hall and Bureau Valley high schools, along with Allen Junior High School, have released honor rolls. See Page 10.

PAC will present ‘Meet Mary Cassatt’ on May 16 PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Center will present “Meet Mary Cassatt, an American artist,” Saturday, May 16, at the Prairie Arts Center.

The brunch and program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet Mary Cassatt as portrayed by historical actress, Lynn Rymarz.

Learn how Mary Cassatt grew up in a wealthy family in Pennsylvania with early desires to become a professional artist. Although her father objected to her career choice, she began studying painting at the age of 15. Discover her determination as she moved to Paris where she studied the master artists of her day.

Learn of the budding group of artists she became a part of and how they changed her life as an artist. See samples of her art work and follow her life’s journey as she pursued her dream in becoming the artist she always wanted to be.

Lynn Rymarz has entertained audiences with her portrayals of his-

torical women since 2005. As a children’s author and storyteller, she enjoys sharing little-known historical stories. Such stories have been published in the children’s magazines of Cricket and Highlights. Her performances told in the first person have included Mary Pickersgill, Martha Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Mary Lincoln, Nellie Bly, Madame Curie and Eliza Dibble Sawtell. Lynn currently resides in Schaumburg.

Brunch will be served promptly at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Prairie Arts Center followed by the Mary Cassatt program in the auditorium.

Brunch will be provided by Four and Twenty Café and Flour House Bakery of Princeton. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Price of ticket includes brunch and program. Seating is limited. All tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 815-875-2787 or 309-872-3503. Tickets can be picked up at the Arts Center on Wednes-

Max Manning and Teanna Cattani.

The poppy poster contest fifth grade will be judged and then announced at Ladd Grade School awards day.

In preparation for Ladd’s 125th anniversary celebration in July, the Auxiliary members are asking for any pictures or scrapbooks to display for the Cavalcade of Memories to be displayed at the legion hall

Calling all artists

days, May 6 and 13, between 10 a.m. and noon.

during the July celebration days.

They will also raffle an Americana Quilt and shams.

The refreshment committee members are Mary Konieczny and Jody King.

If you are eligible and interested in joining, attend this meeting. For more information, call Geri Devert at 815-894-2269 or Marilyn Pavinato at 815-894-2047.

a drawing to win a Kindle Fire will be held.

To be eligible for the drawing, a person must be a resident of Sheffield with a current library card or they can sign up for a new card before April 18 (cards are free to Sheffield residents who live in

PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council (PAC) is calling on area artists to exhibit in the annual art show from May 1-31 at the Prairie Arts Center. Whether you are a painter, photographer, sculptor, glass blower, potterer or any other media, you may enter up to three items for the exhibit. Delivery dates at PAC at 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton, are Monday, April 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. All works must be ready for display. Hanging artwork, for example, must have wire, not saw-toothed hangers.

For more information, call 815-875-2787.

Quarter Mania fundraiser planned MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will host a Quarter Mania fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 to raise money for Renaissance, the school’s incentive program. Food will be available and doors open to the public at 5:30. More than 30 local businesses contribute to the success of the evening event. An auction will start at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the event or on the Renaissance program, contact tboyle@bureauvalley.net.

Concert in Wyanet WYANET — The Wyanet United Methodist Church will host The Chosen Ones at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 19.

Sheffield Public Library open house scheduled SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will celebrate National Library Week with an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18. Coffee, juice and cookies will be served, “goody bags” with an assortment of reading-related objects for the children will be given away, and

Community Notes Performance planned PRINCETON — Legendary Chicago blues saxophonist Eddie Shaw and his band, The Wolf Gang, will appear at the Grace Performing Arts Center (Festival 56), 316 S. Main St., Princeton, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24. Tickets are available online at www. festival56.com, by calling 815-879-5656, ext. 11, or the night of the show (box office opens at 6:30 p.m.).

Tickets are $15. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event.

Ladd American Legion Auxiliary will meet April 28 LADD — The Ladd American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28, at the legion hall.

The top two winners of 2015 Americanism Essay contest at Ladd Grade School are Ethan Borelli, first place, and Ethan Cattani, second place. Both students have been invited to read their essays.

There was three-way tie for third place between Gabby Engelhaupt,

Religion notes and education briefs — Area churches announce upcoming events. Area students have been recognized. See Page 9.

town), one must register in person at the library during National Library Week, April 12-18, they must be 18 years of age or older, and can only enter once.

The drawing will take place at noon on April 18. A person does not need to be present to win.

Displaying their creations Jill Lonegra’s second graders proudly display their art creations. Ladd students in grades K-8 recently received art instruction from Liana Hall of the Princeton Art Academy. The lessons were made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and a matching Sun Foundation grant.

Special Mother’s Day event PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will host a Mother’s Day event on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East, in Princeton. Mothers and daughters will have the opportunity to paint their favorite flowers together. No painting experience is needed and everyone will go home with a beautiful floral, ready to frame that is the perfect Mother’s Day Gift. The cost is $35 per person. All materials and snacks are included. For more information. call 815875-2787.

Registrations being accepted PRINCETON — St. Louis School is now accepting registrations for Pre-K to eighth-grade students for the 2015-16 school year. Pre-registration is available online at www.stlouisprinceton.org/our-school or in peron at 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton. For a specific appointment time, call 815-872-8521 or email Principal@stlouisprinceton.org.

SMH hosts grief support group SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the hospital’s first floor presentation room.

Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. For any questions, call 815-664-1402.

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Religion Briefs Wine and beer tasting

Annual mother-daughter Philip and Pam Kaufman salad buffet planned to perform in Seatonville

CHERRY — A wine and beer tasting will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Holy Trinity Church Hall in Cherry. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will also be raffles, a 50/50, hors d’ oeuvres and music. For tickets, contact Holy Trinity Cherry office at 815-894-2006 or State Bank of Cherry. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Trinity Church and Hall Improvement Fund.

Walnut church host music program WALNUT — P. Diddy and the Trustees will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Red Oak United Methodist Church. The community is invited to come enjoy the musical program and then stay for a light meal for a free-will donation. The event is sponsored by the UMC Bureau County Cluster.

Super Science Saturday PRINCETON — First United Methodist Church invites children and families to a Super Science Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Children will rotate in groups through five interactive science experiments while learning about the world. For more information, call 815-872-2821.

Van Orin forming praise band VAN ORIN — Van Orin Gospel Church is seeking volunteer instrumentalists to form a praise band. The band will hold weekly rehearsals at 5 p.m. Sundays at the church. Performances will be every six to eight weeks. Seventh-graders and older are welcome to join.

For more information, contact Pastor Jeffery at 815638-2552. The first rehearsal will be May 3.

Monthly council meeting PRINCETON — The St. Louis Parish Council of Catholic Women will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. This month’s theme is “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” from the Gospel of Matthew 6:11. Father Dominic from St. Bede Abbey will share his harvest bread making techniques along with humor and samples. Parish women are invited to come and bring a guest.

VAN ORIN — The Van Orin Gospel Church ladies of the WMA (Women’s Missionary Aid) will have its annual mother-daughter salad buffet at 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 26, in the church fellowship hall.

The special speaker will be Pam Veneering of Sun Prairie, Wis. She is a wife and mother of four originally from Iowa who moved to Wisconsin in 1998. She will speak of her cancer experience and recovery.

For reservations or more information, call any of the following numbers by Friday, April 24: Diane at 815663-7107, Lynn at 815-6432307, Carol at 815-638-2346

Pam Veneering or the church at 815-6382552 to leave a message. All ladies and girls are invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken.

Education Briefs Illinois College announces dean’s list JACKSONVILLE — Alexis Jutton of Walnut and Kavita Patel of Princeton have been named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Illinois College.

Candidates for the dean’s list must complete at least 14 semester hours and post a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All grades must be a C or better, and no more than one C grade is allowed.

Campos featured in video ROCK ISLAND — Alejandra Campos of DePue, a Augustana senior majoring in business administrations and Spanish for professional use, has been featured in the 2015 “More Than I Imagined” web series where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors are asked to look at what they’ve accomplished at Augustance and see opportunities ahead. Campo’s profile can be viewed at http://www.augustana.edu/x62023.xml. To

SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will be the site of a special family potluck banquet that is held to honor mothers and daughters on Friday, May 1.

The meal will be served at 6 p.m. in the church basement. The meat, bread and beverages will be furnished. Attendees are requested to bring dishes to pass according to the size of their family.

There will be door prizes for some lucky mothers or daughters. There is no charge for the food, except for the serving dishes.

All interested people are invited to attend.

After the meal, Phillip Kaufman and his wife, Pam, will perform a musi-

cal program in the church sanctuary. Kaufman will sing excerpts from his popular Cotton Patch Gospel, the One Man Musical.

He and Pam will also sing a few duets. While no tickets will be sold, there will be a free-will offering taken up for the Kaufmans, who have said that all money collected when they perform will go to feeding the hungry.

Reservations are requested for the banquet. Anyone who just wants to attend the Kaufman performance need not make a reservation. Reservations can be made by signing the sheet at the church or calling the church at 815-894-2697 or Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815228-6717 or Mary Michael at 815-875-1697.

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Honor Rolls Hall High School Third Quarter 2014-2015 High Honor Roll Seniors: Alberto Baldonado, Katie Burkman, Hayley Cessna, Kara Crowther, Angel Gaeta, Destiny Ginter, Adriana Hawton, Aaron Mitchell, Alyssa Smith, Sarah Tipton and Josephine Wales.

Juniors: Tanja Acamovic, Lindsey Conrad, Madison Considine, Brooke Keegan, Evan Kiphart, Andrew Pullam, Amanda Scheri and Marco Uribe.

Sophomores: Kalysta Biskie, Ashley Choate, Christopher Enriquez, Kaitlyn Huston, Jenna Lusietto, Hayden Nielsen, Kaylee Olivares, Shana Piotrowski, Makenzie Walk, Connor Whitten and Emily Wines.

Freshmen: Erin Biccochi, Lauren Bulak, Hallee Heredia, Cassidy Jablonski, Courtney Kobold, Damien Love, Destiny Ruiz and Madison Soldati.

Honor Roll Seniors: Joseph Alvarez, Adriana Avila, Abygail Azarskis, Gianna Baracani, Tiffany Bardell, Julian Barroso, Brianna Brust, Ryan Cinotte, Avery Detmers, Devin Fields, Allanah Harper, Ellen Herrmann, Grant Hill, Emily Hoscheid, Shelby Justi, Carly Kirkman, Alexander Marlett, Michael Martin, Joshua McConnell, Mackenzie Ott, Hannah Parochetti, Leonel Perez, Lexi Piccatto, Tyler Pullam, Aaron Rybarczyk, Alexis Saepharn, Morgan Soldati, Tyler Taber, Zachary Vanderpool,

Kierra Vogel and Carlee Yuvan.

Juniors: Christopher Ballerini, Brian Bernardoni, Ana Yanez Castro, Maxwell DeJong, John Delaney, Liberty Gehant, Noah Gingrich, Caitlyn Jablonski, Joseph Kobold, McKenzie Lechner, Reilly Leonatti, Luciana Mautino, Jacob Merkel, Taylor Merkel, Alicyn Olson, James Palm, Cassandra Shuper, Christian Smith and Nolan Zibert.

Sophomores: Hailey Bickett, Tori Coble, Nathan Diaz, Nicolas Edgcomb, Hunter Galassi, Marco Gonzalez, Georgia Harmon, Abby Hoscheid, Matthew Hoscheid, Beth Jackson, Shane Khounnha, Amelia Moreno, Andrew Player, Allison Ploch, Kylie Rennels, Diamond Villugus and Victoria Wales.

Freshmen: Lizbeth Aldana, Hannah Bernardoni, Austen Biskie, Brandon DeJong, Mackenzie Delaney, Nicholas Delizo, Nathaniel Draper, Ashley Erwin, Kaelyn Hamalle, Jocelin Garcia Islas, Amanda Kunkel, Gary Merkel, Olivia Orlandi, Sean Riordan, Alan Ruiz, Westley Schmidt, Faith Sommer, Emme Taliani, Jenna Tonozzi and Cade Wozniak.

Bureau Valley High School Third Quarter 2014-2015 High Honor Roll Hannah Atherton, April Atkins, Blake Balensiefen, Preston Balensiefen, Katie Bannick, Savanna Bell, Carlie Bickett, Kurt

Bitting, Jade Blackert, Harrison Brousseau, Rachel Brummel, Erica Buckman, Taylor Rae, Makina Carrington, Austin Catton, Stephanie Christian, Devin Cole, Emma Deppen, Haley DeVoss, April Eastwood, Julia Edlefson, Kristyn Ehnle, Alexander Elmore, Jake Everson, Riley Francis, Alexandria Geary, Nicholas Glubczynski, Kylee Green, Chase Gripp, Ashley Guenther, Jenna Hansen, Chelsea Higgins, Lindsey Hoffert, Megan Hunt, Christen Hurley, Benjamin Jackson, Alexa Jacobs, Alexander Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Thomas Johnston, Margaret Kelly, Tiana Kennedy, Olivia Kerber, Mariah Klemme, Mary Kopp, Tess Kopp, Alaina Kruse, Sydney Lebahn, Josie Lind, Richard Lootens, Charles Lotspeich, Jessica Loudenburg, Maggie McReynolds, Joshua Monier, Addison Moreland, Marissa Mungia, Sophia Myong, Parker Neuhalfen, Alyssa Newsom, Jay Norden, Nataleigh Nugent, Cassidy Olds, Alexander Peck, Joseph Peters, Irini Petros, Laura Phillips, Chase Pierce, Kyle Reilly, Jame Rinehart, Grace Risatti, John Ritter, Taylin Ritter, Hunter Schoff, Caitlin Scott, Sean Shepard, Bradley Sierens, Trevor Sights, Alison Siltman, Kathleen Smith, Cheyanne Taylor, Kaylee Towne, Morgan Vick, Corinne Wagenknecht, Emily Wall, Savannah Wall, Haley Weidner, Regan Weidner, Austin Wierzbicki and Jacob Wirth Honor Roll Katelynn Aukes, Breonna Balensiefen, Jedidiah Barnes,

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Allen Junior High School Third Nine Weeks 2014-2015 High Honor Roll Eighth grade: Shaun DesRocher, Madeline Hewitt, Brianna Lipe, Luke Lovgren, Kyle Pinter, Mariah Quest, Thomas Stamberger, Rebecca Taylor and Hannah Weeks.

Seventh grade: Casen Cherry, Cassidy Geiger, Alexandra Michael, Corey Pinter and Marcus Winn.

Sixth grade: Audrey Lopez, Dylan Lovgren, Jason Martin and Rachel Rieker.

Fifth grade: Kylee Brown, Lauren Chasteen, Austin Fischer, Owen Hunter, McKenna Klein, Joseph Quest, Kyle Sarver and Leah Williams.

Fourth grade: Ella Cherry, Jordan Cromwell, Logan Dober, Addyson Kerr, Brooke Lovgren, Autumn Sondgeroth and Trinity Wheeler.

Third grade: Tanayiah Allison, Dalila Arthur, Giovanni Gatza, Brianna Gonzales, Teagan Hewitt, Hanuri Park, Alexis Polite, Ian Sundberg, Brandon Tornow, Nataleigh Wamhoff, Ava Williams and Isabella Wittenauer.

Honor Roll Eighth grade: Katherine Anderson, Brady Becker, Grace Bertalot, Allie Carlson, Madison Chamberlain, Raygan Cromwell, Jacob Dickey, Haley Kessinger, Cassandra Martin, Nya Ranel and Alexis Wittenauer.

Seventh grade: Alexandria Collier, Analise Karvonen, Emma Lundquist, Luke Moore, Brooke Motter and Collette Motter.

Sixth grade: Chloe Carroll, Calvin Deering and Kathryn Sexton.

Fifth grade: Sarah Edwards, Joseph Melton, Ki’Ayana Moore and Dylan Tornow.

Fourth grade: Cayla Colby and Heidi Lowder.

Third grade: Trever Carroll, Reis Hartford, Jenessa Karvonen, Zachary Mullins and Donna Sloan.

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Scholastic team finishes undefeated The Malden Grade School Scholastic Team finished the BVEC Conference play with an undefeated record of 7-0. They are coached this year by JoAnn Bejster. Team members are (front row, from left) Kendra Cain, Gracie Ross, Beckett Conwell, Jessica Carlson and Brielle Conwell; and (back row) Dylan Franklin, Sarah Harric, Remi Rawlings, Kaleb Cain, Reece Bohms and Jalen Baker.

Lorraine Stamberger receives award ROCK ISLAND — Lorraine Stamberger of LaMoille received the Glenda Laws Undergraduate Paper Award from the Association of American Geographers. The award goes to the best paper on an urban geographic topic written by an undergraduate student.

Lorraine Stamberger, a geography and environmental studies major at Augustana College in Rock Island, assessed riverfront accessibility in the Quad

Cities for her Senior Inquiry project. She said her initial idea was spurred by her love for the river.

“I collected the bulk of my data using GIS ... analyzed and performed spatial functions on many data layers, including bus routes, population blocks and bike trails,” she said. “Outside of the lab, I biked about 60 miles along the riverfront trails to collect data, take pictures and make field notes. I also mailed out 800 surveys to QC residents

asking about their perceptions on the image, use and accessibility of the riverfront in their city.”

The benefits of Senior Inquiry are shared by Augustana seniors all across campus today.

Guided by mentors, they learn to conduct research independently through prolonged investigation in their field. They graduate with a project that will attract future employers and graduate schools, and help to solve problems.

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Sheffield Easter egg hunt winners The winners of this year’s Sheffield Easter egg hunt are Jenna Galassi, Lucas Hartz, Candence Fink and Izabell Fink. The Sheffield Lions Club and St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus thank all who participated.

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Baseball: Hall 5, Princeton 2

Howard-Monier Invite (boys)

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Taber’s blast lifts Devils past Tigers

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By Dan Dwyer

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers took top honors in their own seven-team Howard Monier Invitational Tuesday, April 14, at Rathje Track and Bryant Field.

The Tigers won four events and took seven seconds to score 173 points to defeat runner-up Annawan/Wethersfield by 33 points.

They were followed by Peoria Christian (77), Bureau Valley (65), Hall (40), St. Bede (34) and Kewanee (16).

PHS coach Dan Foes said the Tigers benefited from their team depth, especially in the sprints, accounting for seven top-five finishes in the 100, 200 and 400.

“It is still early and we are still trying guys in different spots. It was nice to get a few guys back from being gone over spring break,” Foes said.

PHS junior Kai Tomaszewski was at the top of that sprints depth with a trifecta, winning the 100 (11.8) and 400 (52.46), and joining Austin Nordstrom, Lenny Mead and Drew Pranka to take the 4x400 with a meet record 44.72.

The Tigers got wins from Drew Pranka in the 300 hurdles (40.11) and seconds from Lenny Mead in the 300 hurdles (41.77) and 100 hurdles (16.29), Lucus Sisler in the high jump (6-0), Trevor Bickett in the discus (11610) and Brett Schenck in the 100 (11.86).

PHS also picked up seconds from the 4x800 (9:53.02) of Dominic Biggs, Nolan Hunt, Kevin Burden and Colin Nelson

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Princeton senior Miles Rose shows some hops warming up for his opening leg in the relay in Tuesday’s Howard-Monier Invite.

Howard-Monier Invite (girls)

Storm rolls to first-place finish

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Bureau Valley’s Regan Weidner leads the pack in the 800 at Princeton Monday.

PRINCETON — Lindsey Hoffert and Addison Moreland each played a role in three first-place efforts as the Bureau Valley Storm rolled to top honors in Monday, April 13’s Howard-Monier girls invitational at Princeton. But they had plenty of help.

The Storm received points from 22 different athletes, claiming six first-place finishes and five seconds to defeat Hall 14985 for top honors in the six-team field. Mendota (87) placed third, followed by Kewanee (79), Princeton (77) and St. Bede (59).

“I think we had 22 athletes score points for us, that really shows our team depth,” said BV coach Dale Donner, whose team also won Tuesday’s Bureau Val-

ley Invite. “We have put in a lot of hard work to this season, and it is very exciting to see how far we have come up to now. We will continue to work hard and grow, and this success will just drive the girls to continue their hard work.”

Hoffert and Moreland teamed up with Tiana Kennedy and Marissa Mungia to win the 4x200 (1:51.95) and with Regan Weidner and Kennedy to win the 4x400.

Hoffert also won the long jump (16-3) and placed second in the high jump (5-2) while Moreland won the triple jump (31-6) and took second in the long jump (15-4 3/4).

Sydney Lebahn won the discus (106-9) and placed second

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PRINCETON — Fundamental baseball was played by both squads, but hits in key situations by the Hall Red Devils propelled them to a 5-2 victory over the host Princeton Tigers 5-2 in Three Rivers Conference play Monday, April 13, in Princeton.

The big moment of the game came in the fifth inning as senior center fielder Tyler Taber cracked a 1-1 offer from junior relief pitcher Levi Bates over the right center field fence for the round-tripper to give the Red Devils a 4-0 cushion.

“A.J. (Gaeta) threw the ball well, and for the most part we defended well.

For the most part, we played pretty crisp and to get the long ball from Taber gave us a cushion, and we really needed that because we’ve been reading about this team and they’ve had a habit of coming back late so you don’t feel real safe with a lead against them,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said.

PHS added a run as junior first baseman Skye Behrends scored from third on an error to get the Tigers on the board.

“We’re not taking the same approach at the plate that we have in other games. If we go up

there and we’re aggressive, we start putting the bat on the ball and we can put up some runs, but tonight was not the night we came with confidence at the plate,” PHS coach Tim Taylor said. “Pitching was good, fielding was good, so I can’t complain about the way the played defense because they did a nice job. They limited their errors, but we just did not play with confidence while we were hitting.”

Two errors by the Hall defense allowed junior shortstop Jake Reinhardt to reach third base and he eventually scampered home on a sacrifice fly by junior third basemen Isaac Salazar.

The Red Devils grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first as junior starting catcher Adam Sangston took the first pitch he saw to center field to score senior center fielder Tyler Taber from third. A balk by junior starting pitcher Salazar allowed the second run of the inning to cross the plate.

There was nothing too flashy on the mound from Gaeta as he came away with the three strikeout win over six innings of work while giving up no earned runs.

“If A.J. stays low, he’s pretty effective and gets

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The Hall Red Devils celebrate Monday’s 5-2 win at Princeton.

Nothing like Opening Day in St. Louis There are Opening Day ceremonies around Major League Baseball and then there is the Opening Day celebration at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

There is nothing quite like that experience.

The pageantry all starts with the famed Budweiser Clydesdales, who elegantly march around the stadium. Their partner, the dalmatian, seems to enjoy the ride, taking it all in from his perch on the wagon.

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS

In a past generation, I remember late Cards owner Gussie Busch making the same ride.

Next came the living Cardinals National Hall of Fame

greats Ozzie Smith, Whitey Herzog, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Tony LaRussa and Bob Gibson. Sadly, we’ve lost Stan “the Man” Musial from this group. Schoendienst remarkably marks his 70th season in a big-league uniform, serving as a coach to the club he formerly played for and managed.

They are joined at home plate by the inaugural members of the Cardinals team Hall of Fame— Jim Edmonds, Willie

McGee and former player and longtime broadcaster Mike Shannon. There is no Cardinal, past or present, more adored than the humble McGee, who would win mayor of St. Louis in a landslide if he ever chose to run for office.

The current Cardinals and coaches are paraded around the stadium on the back of pick-up trucks with an introduction at home plate. The loudest ovation is reserved for fan favorites

like Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright and Matt Holliday and newcomer Jason Heyward.

Each Redbird jumps off the truck and shakes hands with the Cardinal Hall of Famers.

Someone forgot to tell Heyward that part of the tradition and he sheepishly went back to the receiving line.

I really gained much respect for Cards pitcher Lance Lynn.

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Area roundup

Storm captures BV girls invite

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Hall’s Madi Quinn clears the hurdle on the way to a first-place finish in Monday’s Howard-Monier Invite at Prince -ton with St. Bede’s Zoe Postula to her side.

Girls From Page 13 in the shot (34-6). Also for BV, Regan Weidner won the 800 in 2:30.75 and the 4x100 and 4x800 relays placed second.

Hall had a host of winners, including a hurdles sweep by Madi Quinn in the 100s (16.78) and Tanja Acamovic in the 300s (51.08). Quinn also won the pole vault (9-0), Kaelyn Hamalle won the 400 (1:-5.78) and senior Paige Orlandi won the 1600 (6:09.5).

The Lady Devils scored a first in the 4x100 on the legs of Quinn, Acamovic, Lexi Scarpaci and Hammelle with a time of 53.64.

“I was very pleased with our performance. I cut back on our original entries because we already had a meet scheduled for (Tuesday).

The girls performed well and that was nice to see coming off the Gooden Invite on Saturday,” Hall coach Nick Hanck said.

Princeton’s lone win came from Colbi Schertz in the shot put with a throw of 36-11. Junior Brianna

Legner ran her top 3200 time by 34 seconds, placing second in 13:22.6.

Senior newcomer Malena Wheeler had her best triple jump by over a foot (29-11) to place second.

St. Bede freshman Kaelyn Condon won the 100-meter dash with a time of 14.12 and finished second in the 400 (1:07.1).

Notes: Kewanee freshman Iesha Crowe matched the meet record in the high jump of 5-3 set by Princeton’s Tiah Romagnoli in 1998.

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BV’s Michael Eastwood finishes off the Storm’s meet record performance in the 4x400 Tuesday.

and the 4x400 (3:38.55) of Mead, Austin Rossler, Kendile Whitford and Tomaszewski.

Bureau Valley’s 4x400 of Michael Eastwood, Trey Dale, Caje Peterson and Gailen Gibson won in a meet-record time of 3:34.98. Eastwood (53.71) and Gibson (54.18) also ran second and third in the 400.

Hall’s senior Al Baldonado claimed the 3200 (10:21.05) and finished second in the 1600 (4:54.71). Hall’s Patrick Einhaus placed second in the long jump (17-8 1/2).

St. Bede strongman John Barnes won the shot put (45-7) and discus (140-9).

A/W standout Michael Cook won the 800 (2:11.59) and 1600 (4:33.79) and took part in the Titans’ winning effort

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• Notes: St. Bede topped Bureau Valley 120-100 for the F/S team honors.

The Bruins’ Brett Dannis set meet records in both the 110 hurdles (16.92) and 300 hurdles (44.03).

Michael Manning swept the weights, winning the shot 39-5) and discus (114-8), and Daryl Senica won the 100 (12.58) and placed second in the 200 (56.32) SBA also got firsts from Carter Funfsinn in the 3200 (11:39.7), and its 4x100 relay (48.57) of Jacob Croissant, Dannis, Senica and Brady Shipp.

BV won the F/S 4x400 (3:55.45) and 4x800 (9:43) relays.

Gage Ripka won the 1600 (5:14.12) and Nick Edgecomb won the high jump (meet record 5-8) for fifth-place Hall (57).

Princeton’s Sisler won the 200 (25.68).

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The Bureau Valley Storm made the most of three firstplace finishes, using its team depth to edge Annawan Wethersfield 156.5 to 151 to capture Tuesday’s Bureau Valley Invite.

Lindsey Hoffert led the Storm with a first in the long jump (17-1/4), and second-place showings in the 400 (1:01.29), 200 (27.29 seconds) and high jump (5-2).

Sydney Lebahn won the shot put (35-2) and took second in the discus (10710) while Regan Weidner won the 3200 (11:51.60) and placed fourth in the 800 (2:42.50) and 1600 (5:52.03).

Also for the Storm, Corinne Jacobs was second in the pole vault (6-6), and Lexie Jacobs was runner-up in the shot put (34-2 1/2).

Tiana Kennedy was third in both the 400 (1:03.48) and 200 (28.28).

Erin Hosto placed second in the 800 (2:38.38) and ran on the Clippers’ runner-up

4x800 relay (11:02.6) for sixth-place Amboy (49).

Soccer

Mendota 2, Princeton 1: Ally Bromoschenkel scored in the first minute and her twin, Abby, scored in the 75th minute, on an assist from Ally, to lift the Lady Trojans to victory Monday.

It was the Lady Trojans’ first win ever over Princeton.

The Tigresses (4-6-4) scored with Eliza Young in the 20th minute on an assist

by Michaela Mall.

Boys tennis

St. Bede 3, Princeton 2: Joe Kim (6-0, 6-1) and Jake Hockings (6-2, 6-4) swept singles play and the No. 1 doubles of Jack Kunkel and Ben Lucas (7-6, 2-6, 10-2) finished off the Bruins’ win Tuesday, April 14, at PHS. PHS wins came in doubles from Elliott Beetz and Josh Wray (6-0, 6-1) and Colby Robbins and Ryan Frank (6-2, 7-5).

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PC’s Barnett heading home to western Illinois

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — James Barnett and his family are heading home.

The Putnam County High School varsity girls basketball coach is moving back to his native western Illinois, accepting a teaching job in driver’s ed at Camp Point Central. He grew up in nearby Barry, Ill. He will serve as assistant boys basketball coach under his former high school coach, Todd Plattner, with the opportunity to take over for him in a few years. Barnett also expects to be an assistant baseball coach and eighth-grade girls basketball coach.

Barnett leaves Putnam County after three years as the varsity girls basketball coach and three years at the

junior high. He led the Lady Panthers to three straight regional championships, compiling a 67-21 record.

“I could not be happier with my time at Putnam County as this was a fantastic place for me to begin my career. I thank everyone that gave me and my family support and accepted us into the community as one of their own,” Barnett said.

“I especially want to thank all my former players, parents and assistant coaches over the years as they have made this a very enjoyable and successful six years. I will miss Putnam County and always have a special place in my heart for this school and community.”

Barnett and his wife, Ashley have two boys, Graham, 3, and Abram, 10 months.

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Red Devils From Page 13 groundballs and gives our defense a chance to back him up,” Keegan said.

“Every once in a while he’ll sprinkle in a few fly balls, but he’s most effective when he stays low, pounds the zone and relies on his defense to make plays behind him.”

Sangston came in from behind the plate for relief appearance and shut the door sitting down three straight Tigers by way of the strike out.

Taber had a day at the plate going 1-3 with a home run and two RBIs. “Their team overall did a nice job from A.J. pitching to the guy (Adam Sangston) behind the plate. Their defense made plays and their team made timely hits. They found the gaps in key situations when we didn’t,” Taylor said.

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Baseball/softball roundup

Sherrard puts the squeeze on Princeton

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Sherrard scored two runs on a double squeeze play in the top of the 10th inning to take Tuesday’s battle of the Tigers at Prather Field, 8-7.

Tiger pitcher Isaac Salazar had no play at home on the bunt and made the throw to first while the Sherrard runner at second never stopped running and followed behind the first man.

Jake Reinhardt singled and stole second and scored on a base hit to make it 8-7.

LaMoille/Ohio 5, Paw Paw 4: The Lions got past the Bulldogs Tuesday behind winning pitcher Ryan Schultz.

Bureau Valley 12, Amboy 5: Chris Shynk hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning as the Storm rolled Monday at Manlius. Josh Mead was the

winning pitcher. Drew Fordham and Dylan Martin each had two hits.

Softball

Hall 16, Princeton 0: Adrianna Pikula shut the Tigresses out on three hits in a five-inning contest Monday at Little Siberia Field in Princeton. She struck out eight and walked no one.

The Lady Devils (8-3, 2-2) batted around to score five runs in the fourth inning and sent 12 batters to the dish in the fifth for eight more runs.

Ellie Herrmann had two hits and two RBIs, including a homer. Ana Hawton had two hits and four RBIs and Hunter Galassi had two hits, including a RBI and double.

Kyle Whightsil had a threerun double in the fifth.

“It was nice to see the girls play one of their best

Hieronymus From Page 14 He took off his cap before greeting the Cardinals royalty, paying homage to their club heritage.

Later, Lynn laid a comforting hand on young teammate Carlos Martinez as they watched the video tribute to former Cardinal Oscar Tavares. It was a moving tribute to the young and upcoming star who was tragically killed in an auto accident in the off-season. Martinez and Tavares were best friends and Martinez now wears his No. 18

Scoreboard Girls track

Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton Team scores: 1. Bureau Valley 149; 2. Hall 95; 3. Mendota 87; 4. Kewanee 79; 5. Princeton 77; 6. St. Bede 59.

100 – 1. Condon (SB) 14.12, 4.

Scapaci (H) 14.52; 200 – 1. Larrison (M) 28.96, 2. Giordano (SB) 30.2, 4.

Sims (P) 30.81, 5. Condon (SB) 30.83; 400 – 1. Hamalle (H) 1:05.78, 2. Condon (SB) 1:07.1, 3. Olson (H) 1:12.35, 4.

Roberts (BV) 1:12.36; 800 – 1. R. Weidner (BV) 2:30.75, 3. H. Weidner (BV) 2:36.14, 4. Moreno (H) 2:44.21; 1600 – 1. Orlandi (H) 6:09.90, 3. Legner (P) 6:18.19, 4. Francis (BV) 6:18.96, 5.

Olivares (H) 6:24.85; 3200 – 1. Ross (M) 13:15.74, 2. Legner (P) 13:22.6, 3. Needs (SB) 14:12.6, 4. Hendrickson (P) 17:25.95; 100 hurdles – 1. Quinn (H) 16.78, 3. Acamovic (H( 18.16, 4 Postula (SB) 18.25, 5. Damerell (SB) 18.46; 300 hurdles – 1. Acamovic (H) 51.08, 2. Postula (SB) 54.03, 3. Towne (BV) 55.52, 4. Damerell (SB) 56.1, 5.

Wirth (BV) 56.22; 4x100 relay – 1. Hall (Quinn, Acamovic, Scarpaci, Hamalle), 53.64, 2 BV 54.65, 4. SBA 55.62, 5. PHS

in Tavares’ memory. To the Cardinals’ credit, they are using Tavares’ death due to driving under the influence as a learning experience to their young players.

I especially enjoyed watching McGee throwing out the first pitch to the Wizard of Oz, taking me back, if only for a moment, to my youth and the past glory days of the 1980s.

While I’ve been to my share of opening days, this one has to rank as my best. I got to take it all in with my youngest daughter, who made her first. There’s nothing quite like a dad-daughter date at the ballpark.

56.22; 4x200 relay – 1. BV (Moreland, Kennedy, Mungia, Hoffert) 1:51.95, 4.

PHS 2:03.02, 5. BV 2:05.26; 4x400 relay – 1. BV 4:26.88, 2. Kewanee 4:42.28, 3.

BV B 4:44.5, 4. PHS 4:50.12; 4x800 relay – 1. Kewanee 11:22.73, 2. BV 11:31.32, 4. PHS 13:04.42; High jump – 1. *Crowe (K) 5-3, 2. Hoffert (BV) 5-2, 3. Lusietto (H) 4-11, 5. Postula (SB) 4-9; Pole vault – 1. Quinn (J) 9-0, 2. Storm (P) 7-6, 3.

Wagenknecht (BV) 7-0m 4, Ritter (BV) 6-6, 5. Loudenberg (BV) 6-0 1/2; Long jump – 1. Hoffert (BV) 16-3, 2. Moreland (BV) 15-4 3/4, Hamalle (H) 15-3, 4.

Kennedy (BV) 14-6 1/2; Triple jump – 1.

Moreland (BV) 31-6, 2. Wheeler (PP) 29-11, 4. Sims (P) 28-3, 5. Bennett (BV) 28-0 1/2; Shot put – 1. Schertz (P) 36-11, 2. Lebahn (BV) 34-6, 4. Jacobs (BV) 32-6; Discus – 1. Lebahn (BV) 106-9, 3. Clark (P) 102, 5. Hall (P) 91-3. * Ties meet record

Boys track

Howard Monier Invite at Princeton Team scores: 1. Princeton 173, 2.

Annawan-Wethersfield 140, 3. Peoria Christian 77, 4. Bureau Valley 65, 5.

Hall 40, 6. St. Bede 34, 7. Kewanee 16.

100 – 1. Tomaszewski (P) 11.8, 2.

Schenck (P) 11.86, 4. Griffin (P) 11.89; 200 – 1. Landwehr (AW) 23.4, 4. Griffin

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Princeton pitcher Jake Reinhardt deals Tuesday at Prather Field.

Emily Draper had the Lady Bruins’ only two hits of the game, including a double.

Losing pitcher Brianna Lau scattered four hits.

Can’t wait to do it again next year.

• A year ago, Princeton’s Sophia Suarez got to meet rising golf star Jordan Spieth and film a promo commercial with him for the John Deere Pro Am. She gladly says her golf game must have rubbed off on Spieth, 21, who just became the second youngest golfer to win the Masters this weekend. She remembers him telling the young group of golfers at the JDC that he was going to show America what young golfers are capable of.

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(P) 24.33, 5. Schenck (P) 24.68; 400 – 1. Tomaszewski (P) 52.46, 2. Eastwood (BV) 53.71, 4. Gibson (BV) 54.18, 4.

Rossler (P) 57.47, 5. Whitford (P) 58.15; 800 – 1. Cook (AW) 2:11.59, 3. Loftus (P) 2:19.05; 1,600 – 1. Cook (AW) 4:33.79, 2. Baldonado (H) 4:54.71, 4. Workman (P) 5:07.88, 5. Loftus (P) 5:08.01; 3200 – 1. Baldonado (H) 10:21.05, 4.

Workman (P) 11:00.62; 110 hurdles – 1.

Kirby (PC) 15.06, 2. Mead (P) 16.29, 3.

Schoff (BV) 18.09, 4. Janssen (P) 18.23, 5. Sisler (P) 18.61; 300 hurdles – 1.

Pranka (P) 40.11, 2. Mead (P) 41.77, 3.

Hopps (SB) 45.77, 4. Schoff (BV) 46.04; 4x100 relay – 1. Princeton 44.72, 3. BV 46.87; 4x200 relay – 1. AW 1:35.49, 3. PHS 1:36.09, 4. BV 1:37.38; 4x400 relay – 1. BV (Eastwood, Dale, Peterson, Gibson) 3:34.98, 2. PHS 3:38.55; 4x800 relay – 1. AW 9:17.65, 2. PHS 9:53.02, 3.

Hall 9:54.29; High jump – 1. Landwehr (AW) 6-2, 2. Sisler (P) 6-0, 3. Gibson (BV) 5-10 1/2; Pole vault – 1. Pillen (AW) 12-6, 3. Pranka (P) 11-6, 4. Schoff (BV) 10-6, 5. Whitford (P) 9-0; Long jump – 1. Landwehr (AW) 19-2, 2.

Einhaus (H) 17-8 1/2, 3. Wierzbicki (BV) 17-7 1/2, 4. Griffin (BV( 16-6 1/2, 5.

Rose (P) 16-5 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Kirby (PC) 40-2, 2. Hopps (SB) 39-11 1/2, 4.

Rose (P) 36-2 1/2, 5. Loftus (P) 35-4 1/2; Shot put – 1. Barnes (SB) 45-7, 3. Bickett (P) 40-1, 4. Burcham (H) 39-5, 5. Pierce (BV) 36-3; Discus – 1. J. Barnes (SB) 140-9, 2. Bickett (P) 11610, 5. Youngren (P) 107-5.

Softball

At Princeton Hall 210 58 - 16 Princeton 000 00 - 0 WP: Pikula. LP: Menzel.

HALL (8-3, 2-2): Leading hitters Herrmann (2-4, 2rbi, hr), Hawton (2-3, 4bi), Galassi (2-3, 3r, 2b, rbi), Whightsil (2b, 3rbi).

At Manlius Amboy 6, Bureau Valley 3 WP: Doege. LP: Petros.

BV (6-6): Leading hitters - A. Phillips (4-4, 2b, 3b, 3r), Dar. Kepner (2-4, 2b, 2rbi).

Other games Mendota 13, Indian Creek 2 (5) Ottawa 1, St. Bede 0 (8) Paw Paw 15, LaMoille/Ohio 0 At Moline IVCC 6-8, Black Hawk West 0-2

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Amboy 6, Bureau Valley 3: The Storm outhit Amboy 9-6 Monday in Manlius, but committed six errors in the field. Top batsmen for the Storm (6-6) were Ashley Phillips (4-4, double, triple, three runs scored) and Darcy Kepner (2-4, double, two RBIs).

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2,000 down, $413.02 monthly for 3 years; includes lot rent, garbage pick up and water. Call 815-303-2948 or 708-805-1950 LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find your next place to call home.

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

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2 Cemetery lots for sale in Valley Memorial Park, Spring Valley. Please Call 815-664-2170

PRINCETON- SINGLE CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE FOR STORAGE. Includes electricity. $60 a month.

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

the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 19, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2015. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in Bureau County Republican April 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Willis R. Anderson. Letters of Office were issued to Dale Anderson, 18828 250 N. Avenue, Tiskilwa, IL 61368, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before October 4, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Dale Anderson, Independent Executor 111 Park Avenue East

Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in Bureau County Republican April 2, 9, 16, 2015.

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) RUTH G. CROSSMAN, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015-P-23 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Ruth G. Crossman. Letters of Office were issued on April 8, 2015, to Clarice E. Faber, 1506 Lakeview Drive, Mendota, Illinois 61342, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WILLIS R. ANDERSON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-24

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

ESTATE FARMLAND AUCTION 117.66 ACRES

CONCORD TOWNSHIP SECTIONS 19 & 20 IN BUREAU COUNTY Auction to be held AT THE FARM Located on East Mill Rd in Sheffield, IL (South East Side) On:

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com Farm to be Sold As One Tract w/ Approximately 102 Tillable Acres (OPEN TENANCY) & Out Buildings Including: Barn & Livestock Shed, 2 Older Grain Bins, Storage & Hog Buildings, Garage & Drilled Well LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section 19 & the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois and described as Follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Section 19, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Running West Down the Center Line of the Public Highway 1395 Feet, Running North 1080.5 Feet, Running East 731 Feet, Running North 1076 Feet, Running East 2006 Feet, Running South 2178.5 Feet, Running West 617.6 Feet, Running South 4 Feet, Running West 709 Feet to the Place of the Beginning and Involving an Area of Approximately 117.66 Acres of Which 50.49 are in Section 19 & 67.17 are in Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian.

TERMS FOR FARMLAND 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 45 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. 2015 Taxes Due in January 2016 will be Paid by the Buyer. 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 45 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Farms Please Contact Tom Tumbleson 815872-1852 or Bob Johnson 815-454-2716.

ESTATE OF

JAY LANGFORD,

SHEFFIELD, IL SELLER: LANGFORD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ATTORNEY: BRUCE BURKEY, 122 E Washington Street, Effingham, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-MAIL: ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM TUMBLESON, PRINCETON 815-872-1852 AND BOB JOHNSON, SHEFFIELD 815-454-2716

The Following Real Estate & Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 18161 1525 N Ave (which is Located Approx.

1 Mile West of Princeton on Rt. 6 Next to Wyaton Hills Golf Course) in Princeton, IL on:

SAT., APRIL 18, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Two Bedroom Home w/ One Car Un-Attached Garage & Shed; Home Consists of an Open Concept Dining Room, Living Room & Kitchen (Included in Real Estate: Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Built in Stove & Washer & Dryer), Two Bedrooms, Bath & Basement; Home has Carrier Energy Efficient Furnace, Hot Water Heater & Air Conditioner LOT SIZE 121 X 147.84 SW TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852 PERSONAL PROPERTY FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Antique Dresser w/ wishbone Mirror; Sofa; Loveseat; Rocker w/ Ottoman; Corner Glass Door Cabinet; Round Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Glass Door Curio Cabinet; Several TV’s; Full Size Bed; Chest of Drawers; Vanity w/ Stool; Wood Rocker; Twin Beds; Golf Clubs; Sm. Kitchen Appliances & Usual Line Of Kitchen Items

ROBERT LEVITT ESTATE, PRINCETON, IL ATTORNEY: DANIEL TRACY, PRINCETON

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON

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SAT., APRIL 18, 2015 10:00 AM START

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ESTATE AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 625 E South Street in Sheffield, IL on:

SAT., APRIL 25, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing on website: tumblesonauction.com FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD & MOWERS: Pine Drop Leaf Table; Jenny Lind Beds; Pineapple Design Four Poster Bed; Several Rockers; Several Walnut Cane Chairs; Occasional Chairs; Schwinn Exercise Bike; Two Upholstered Wing Back Chairs; Beige Overstuffed Sofa; Primitive Crib/Youth Bed; Wagon Wheel Glass Top Table & Hanging lamp; TV’s; Lg. Collection of Old Pressed Glass Spooners; Many Fruit Jars; Many Books; Pictures & Frames; Wall Hanging Gun Racks; Lg. Collection of B&G Blue & White Plates; Lg. Collection of Iron Trivets; Silverware; Kitchen Utensils; 3 older riding mowers-John Deere & Ranch King; Wheel Brl & Garden Tools

ESTATE OF JAY LANGFORD, SHEFFIELD, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-MAIL: ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES 815-872-1852

PUBLIC AUCTION

A public auction of the following listed and described Personal Property will be held at

316 E. Walnut St., Sheffield, IL on

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015

Beginning with personal property at 11:00 a.m.

Real Estate at 12:00 p.m.

AUTOMOBILE: 2000 Plymouth Neon, grey in color, 4 cylinder, 4 door, black cloth interior, A/C, AM FM radio in good condition, turned over miles.

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND COLLECTIBLES INCLUDING: Broyhill dual rocker & loveseat plaid striped & light blue in color, 2 piece blue green striped matching couch & loveseat, brown leather fully adjustable electric remote recliner, light blue rocker & recliner, round dining room table with 4 chairs & 2 leaves, Amana Colonies small hutch, curio cabinet, tea cart and small drop leaf table, cedar chest, mission oak style rocker, mirrored hall tree, full sized 4 piece bedroom set including full sized bed, 9 drawer mirror dresser, 5 drawer dresser & matching night stand, 3 piece full sized bedroom set including full sized bed, 6 drawer mirrored dresser and 5 drawer dresser, card tables & chairs, entertainment center, table top small wind up grand father clock, Admiral 14 cubic foot white refrigerator & freezer, white Crosley washer and Whirlpool electric dryer, GE almond electric stove, Bissel upright carpet cleaner, Boss upright vacuum. Small appliances, silverware, china, baking tins, pots & pans, cookbooks, glassware, Longaberger baskets, 4 hand made quilts, quilt rack, embroidering & tapestry work, many nice, clean linens, towels, blanket & comforters, Carnival glass, Fostoria glassware, Princess patterned china, dolls & doll clothes, Christmas decorations, 20 plus small Isabelle Bloom figurines, Jim Beam Duck Decoy Decanters, 78 albums, garden & hand tools, John Deere Model D55 Ertl pedal tractor & pull behind John Deere 2 wheeled wagon, plus other children’s toys to numerous to mention, 1 ton chain hoist, wheelbarrow and lawn ornaments.

Terms and Conditions: Cash or good check day of auction, drivers license ID required, number system used, no items removed until settled for, any and/or all announcements made day of auction supercede previous printed information, not responsible for accidents or items after sold, lunch stand and restrooms provided.

FRANCIS DeDECKER ESTATE, Seller

Sheffield Dennis DeDecker, Co-Executor, Moline IL and Anette Clark, Co-Executor, Peoria, IL Attorney for Estate: Barash and Everette LLC - John Blachinsky Atty.

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY

WILSON AUCTION SERVICE & REAL ESTATE SALES ANNAWAN, IL BBB Accredited Business – Start Your Auction With Trust & Experience Jay A. Wilson Robert K. Johnson AUCTIONEERS Annawan, IL Buda, IL 309-935-5556 Bus. 815-454-2840 309-935-6764 Home Lic. No.4400000611 Lic. No. 441000357

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER ) OF THE ESTATE OF ) FLOYE F. RESOR, ) DECEASED. ) NO 15 P 19 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of FLOYE F. RESOR, on February 22, 2015, and that Letters of Independent Administration were issued on April 9, 2015 to LARAMIE N. STORM, whose attorney is Philip M. O’Donnell of KINGERY DURREE WAKEMAN & O’DONNELL, ASSOC., 915 Commerce Building, 416 Main Street, Peoria, Illinios 61602.

Claims may be filed on or before October 9, 2015, or six months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on

or before that date is barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clrek of the Circuit Court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the Independent Administrator LARAMIE N. STORM, 5648 Rosinweed Lane, Naperville, IL 60564.

Within 10 days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative AND to its attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies.

Dated the 13 day of April, 2015. /s/ Philip M. O’Donnell, Atrorney for LARAMIE N. STORM, Independent Administrator of the Estate of FLOYE F. RESOR, Deceased.

Published in Bureau County Republican April 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JOHN F. TROY, ) DECEASED. ) CLAIM NOTICE 2015-P-16 Notice is hereby given of the death of John F. Troy. Letters of Office were issued on April 2, 2015, to Paula Hutson, 910 Lake George Dr., Hobart, IN 46342, as Independent Administrator with Will Annexed, whose attorney is Jacob J. Frost, 102 East St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Executor or both, on or before October 9, 2015, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication, or, if mailing

or delivery of a notice from the Executor is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or

delivered by the claimant to the Executor and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2015.

Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Estate 102 East St. Paul Street

Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-323-4851 Published in Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as River Bear Trucking located at 203 South

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Dated this 6th day of April, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 6, 2015, a certificate was

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR ) REGISTERED HOLDERS OF FIRST ) FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, ) MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF1, ) PLAINTIFF ) vs. ) REBECCA M. DOOLEY; ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 7 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, REBECCA M. DOOLEY and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT NUMBERED TWO (2) IN BLOCK NUMBERED SEVENTY (70) IN DALZELL’S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, 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 OF SAID PREMISES, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF

ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 227 E. Iowa Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 P.I.N.: 18-35-364-007 and which said mortgage was signed by REBECCA M. DOOLEY, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin a Division of National City Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County as Document No. 2006R06645; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Bureau County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Bureau County at Bureau County Courthouse 702 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356 on or before May 11, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Fax: 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 1096 I652092 Published in Bureau County Republican Apr. 9 and 16, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BETTY R. DILLON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-112 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of BETTY R. DILLON. Letters of office were issued to JODEE A. ZELENIK whose address is 2329 E. Amelia Drive, Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, IL

61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 12th day of October, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

JODEE A. ZELENIK, Independent Executor of the Estate of BETTY R. DILLON, deceased James R. Angel Attorneys for the Estate May, May, Angel & Harris 708 S. Pleasant Street Princeton, IL 61356

Phone: 815-875-3808 Fax: 815-872-0199 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

A, Bloomington, IL 61701.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 23, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice.

Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2015 s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in Bureau County republican April 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) DOROTHY E. EINSELE, ) Deceased ) CLAIM NOTICE No. 2015–P-25 Notice is given of the death of Dorothy E. Einsele. Letters of Office were issued on March 31, 2015 to Beth L. Einsele and Neil N. Einsele as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356 and to Nancy M. Boitnott, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Clayton J. Patterson, Dunn Law Firm, LLP, 1001 N. Main St., Suite

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Travel Connections earns top sales award PERU — Travel Connections, 1112 Peoria St., Peru, was recently honored for its sales achievement in 2014, among 210 travel agency members of the MAST Travel Network, at an awards ceremony held recently in Wheeling.

Travel Connections was a recipient of the All-Star Award for highest sales in 2014 with 45 nationally-known tour and cruise companies.

“Contributing to the success of Travel Connections is the agency’s commitment in providing superior customer satisfaction and expert vacation planning,” said Erin Foster, agent and marketing manager. “The selection of like-minded travel suppliers entrusted with the agency’s clients ensures that Travel Connections continues to be a thriving business in the community.”

This recognition ranks Travel Connections among the Top 15 percent

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travel agencies and suppliers known for exceptional customer service and quality.

Streator Chamber honors Gahm Jamie Gahm, Illinois Valley Community College Director of Continuing Education and Business Services, was awarded the Business Professional of the Year Award at the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner March 16.

In his nomination of Gahm, Centrue Bank Market President and IVCC trustee Everett Solon said, “Throughout her time at IVCC, Jamie has developed new business and industry customers and valuable partnerships.

Under her leadership, the Business Training Center continues to provide customized training to many industries, meeting both start-up and ongoing training needs.”

Solon credited Gahm for assisting in the development of the Chief Manufacturing Executives (CME) group that meets quarterly at IVCC

to address common challenges. Working with Gahm’s staff, CME supported the Illinois Network of Advanced Manufacturing (iNAM) Grant which brought over $500,000 to the region for advanced training in highwage, high-demand fields.

“Her love for our community and the support she provides to so many business development groups makes her an ideal candidate for

this award,” said Solon.

Gahm joined IVCC’s Dislocated Workers Center in 1985 and became its manager a year later. In 1989, she was named Director of Business and Industry Services before transitioning to Director of Continuing Education and Business Services in 2006. In 2013, she assumed oversight of several credit-bearing certificate programs such as Truck Driver Training, HVAC and the new Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.

A community leader, Gahm is past president of the Streator Chamber, has served as the treasurer for the LaSalle County Economic Development Council, secretary for the North Central Illinois Council of Governments and served on committees for the Illinois Valley Area Chamber, Ottawa Area Chamber and is a member of the Princeton Chamber.

Walnut Manor to debut new name, logo WALNUT — Walnut Manor Nursing Home, located at 308 S. Second St., will officially debut a new name and logo in July 2015. The skilled nursing facility, which has been open in Walnut since 1973, will become Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care.

Bloomington-based Heritage Enterprises, which has managed the day-to-day operations of the skilled nursing facility since 2002, purchased Walnut Manor in December 2013. Homes that are owned by Heritage Enterprises display the “Heritage Health” moniker, thus as a result of the

Four attorneys launch new firm Peru-based office to focus on litigation, personal injury

Colleen Mitchell (left), owner of Travel Connections in Peru and Erin Foster, agent and marketing manager, hold the awards for sales achievement the travel agency won in 2014 at an awards ceremony held March 12 in Wheeling.

acquisition by Heritage, Walnut Manor will also become known as Heritage Health. The transition to the new name and logo is currently underway and will be officially completed this July.

Dennis Grobe will continue in his role as administrator, and the staffing structure will remain intact. The services provided by the facility will also remain the same. “We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing high quality health care services to seniors in Walnut. The operations of the facility will substantially remain the same, we are simply modernizing

the name to conform with our brand standard,” said Benjamin Hart, CEO of Heritage Enterprises.

Heritage Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1962 and is involved in a variety of residential and health care services for seniors. The company opened the first nursing home in Bloomington, where Heritage is headquartered. Today, the company employs more than 4,300 people and owns or manages more than 50 facilities throughout Illinois and Indiana.

For more information about Heritage Enterprises, visit www.HeritageOfCare.com.

Ag story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Goldie Currie at 815-875-4461, ext. 6335, or email her at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

PERU — The law firm of Meyers, Flowers, Bruno & Herrmann is announcing its formation and the opening of its office at 2011 Rock St., Unit C, Peru. The agency will serve Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties. Partners in the firm include Patrick Herrmann, former Bureau County’s State’s Attorney; and Klint Bruno, a Spring Valley native/ civil litigator; along with Ted A. Meyers and Peter J. Flowers, known as experts in defending plaintiffs in catastrophic injuries including personal injury, workplace injury and wrongful death as well as defective medical products and mass tort litigation.

“We have had the pleasure of working professionally with Klint and have known Pat for several years, so when the opportunity to create this firm arose, the answer was an unequivocal yes,” said Flowers. “This firm is built on, not only our extensive

backgrounds in civil litigation and long history of advocating for our clients rights, but also on the simple philosophy of putting our clients first in every way. We are honored to be a part of this community.”

This seasoned team of Illinois’ trial attorneys has prosecuted cases in courtrooms on the local and national levels. The attorneys bring a wealth of experience in civil litigation from personal and workplace injury cases, commercial disputes, medical malpractice, workplace discrimination, violent crimes and abuse, train derailment, car and trucking accident suits to more complex proceedings including wrongful death, complex securities and financial litigation as well as a range of consumer-related class action lawsuits.

“After spending more than 30 years in the Bureau County’s State’s Attorney’s office, it was natural for me to want to continue to work for the people of the Illinois Valley,” said Herrmann.

“They are my neighbors and friends, and I am deeply committed to providing the people with

the best legal counsel and representation possible. I believe aligning my experience with Ted Meyers, Peter Flowers and Klint Bruno will provide our community with the best line of defense and resources necessary to protect their interests.”

“Being able to return to this community and use the skills I’ve developed in representing people throughout the country is a privilege for me, because I grew up with these people and this is home for me,” said Bruno.

“The breadth of legal services we will be able to provide is extensive, but more important, the depth and quality of experience this team can offer in helping local families and businesses is difficult to match.

This partnership of experienced attorneys is responsible for winning large awards in several multi-million and billion dollar settlements for their clients in complex prosecution of well-funded corporate adversaries.

The Peru office is currently accepting clients, inquiries and referrals may be directed to 815900-2567.

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St. Margaret’s Health invites mothers and their daughters between the ages of 9-12 to join us for an evening of Girl Talk, a fun and informative event!

Together, mothers and daughters will learn about the changing needs of young women’s bodies.

Discover tips to more effectively manage nutrition, skin care, physical and emotional changes, and more that occur during puberty.

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April named Fair Housing Month PERU — April is Fair Housing Month and the Illini Valley Association of Realtors will join Americans across the country as they honor Fair Housing Month.

This year marks the 47th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. In addition to these seven protected classes, the state of Illinois also prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, age, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, and “order of protection status” which was added to the Illinois list of protected classes in 2010.

“Realtors build communities and believe everyone has the right to live wherever they can afford to live,” said Tom Guttilla, 2015 president of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors.

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

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

In celebration of Fair Housing month, the Illini Valley Association of Realtors Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee is sponsoring two major events. The first is a program on Fair Housing: “How Your Government Works for You – The Consumer” presented by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Office. And immediately following all local mayors and village presidents are invited to sign proclamations proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in IVCC’s Community Technology Center, Room 124. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open the public. To register ahead or for more information, call the Illini Valley Association at 815-224-1868.

In addition, the public can look forward to “Open House” weekend, which is scheduled for April 18 –19 showcasing homes for sale throughout the area by Illini Valley Association of Realtor member brokers.

Dimond Bros. donates to BPART Dimond Bros. Insurance LLC recently made a $1,652.25 donation to the Bureau and Putnam Area Rural Transit (BPART).

Throughout the year, Dimond Bros. employees make a $2 donation each Friday if they chose to wear jeans to work.

Dimond Bros. and its Jeans Day Campaign have raised and donated more than $43,000 to the communities in which they serve since starting the campaign.

With 34 offices throughout Illinois and Indiana, Dimond Bros. selected BPART as one of four recipients of its 2014 Jeans Day Campaign.

Dimond Bros. has offices in Cherry, Ladd, Ohio and Princeton.

“We are thrilled to contribute to such a worthy organization and cause.

BPART continues to make such an impact on the

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Jeff Dean (from left), CEO of Gateway Services; Jud Scot, Dimond Bros. Insurance LLC producer; Larry Kerrick, transportation administrator for BPART; and Cheryl McLane (right), Dimond Bros. commercial lines CSA, were present when Dimond Bros. Insurance LLC recently made a donation to BPART. residents of Bureau and Putnam counties, our employees were happy

their dollars went to support such a great organization,” said Chad Hall,

executive vice president of Dimond Bros. Insurance LLC.

Wasilewski earns AIF Designation LADD – Lou Wasilewski, vice president of North Central Investment Services, has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, the standards-setting body for fi360.

The AIF Designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program,

which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to abide by the code of ethics. On an ongoing basis, designees are required to complete continuing education to maintain the AIF

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Wasilewski is a resident of Peru and vice president for North Central Investment Services located at North Central Bank in Ladd. Wasilewski has more than 27 years of financial services experience.

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Spring styles will be blooming The P.E.O. Chapter IH is revving up for its spring style show at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton.

Modeling of spring styles will be by Four Seasons of Princeton and will reflect trends and colors of the current season.

Pictured is model Joni Simpson (right) with Doreen Gradert of the Four Seasons who will also be moderator of the show.

All proceeds will support P.E.O. scholarship projects for women. The P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization committed to helping women pursue higher education.

Tickets for the show are $10 and may be purchased by contacting P.E.O. Chairperson Cathy Kirby at 815875-1280 or President Pat Reinhardt at 815-872-8401.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, April 16, “He Gave the World the Steel Plow: The John Deere Story” will be presented by Richard Morthland at 6:30 p.m. John Deere’s agricultural innovations, especially the self-scouring steel plow, monumentally impacted farming methods during the formative years of the U.S., making expansion into the vast prairies and plains of Middle America possible. Also Thursday, the Friends of the Library annual April book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 17, the Friends of the Library annual book sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, the Friends of the Library annual book sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday is bag day for the sale. Shoppers can buy a bag of books for $5. Specially marked books are half-price. Also on this day, members of the Friends of the PPL get early bird access at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, April 20, the Monday night movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a drifter and retired gunfighter who rides into a conflict between the cattleman and a settler family. He comes to the assistance of the settlers who are bring terrorized by the cattleman and his hired hand. The drifter and the settlers take on the cattleman in a battle over the land. But the cattleman sends for a gunslinger, and the battle continues.

Tuesday, April 21, preschool story time and craft will be at 10:30 a.m.

The theme is ladybugs.

Also Tuesday, LaDonna Mazzorana will present

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Wellness Journey at 6:30 p.m. Mazzorana is a certified wellness coach and instructor. Attendees will lean about getting healthy.

Wednesday, April 22, Optimist Club poster workshop for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders will be from 3 to 6 p.m.

The theme will be: I alone can change the world by recycling. Poster board and materials will be supplied.

Thursday, April 23, Farm-acology: How your Health Can be Built from the Ground Up will be presented at 6:30 p.m.

by Joy Kauffman. She will talk about the relationship between local foods, health and nutrition.

Kauffman will be joined

by Jacob Jameson of Walnut Custom Veggies and Katy Clarke of Edgewood Farms, an organic grower in Princeton.

SPRING VALLEY — Thursday, April 16, the Life of Anne Frank will be presented at 6 p.m.

Historian Jim Gibbons will present this story of a young girl of faith, hope, relentless spirit and wisdom beyond her years in the meeting room of the library. This is a free program and open to the public.

The library is celebrating National Library Week until Saturday, April 18.

The theme is Unlimited Possibilities @ your Library.

Thursday, April 23, Sandi Sylver, ventriloquist, will return to the library at 6 p.m. in the children’s library. The title of the performance is Stories, Music, and a Ventriloquist Puppet Palooza! Sylver taught herself to be a ventriloquist by reading a library book about ventriloquism.

Then she practiced a lot ... and Voila! a career was born. This event is free and open to everyone that would like to attend a very entertaining program.

Until Saturday, April 25, the library will hold amnesty weeks. During this time, patrons who have overdue items can bring them to the library and will owe nothing on the items. Also during this time, there will be free replacement on lost and/ or damaged library cards.

There will be a raffle in the children’s and adult departments that allows a patron to enter once per visit when they check out. There will be a winner each week in each department.

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will celebrate National Library Week with an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18. Coffee, juice and cookies will be served; “goody bags” with an assortment of reading-related objects for the children will be given away; and a drawing to win a Kindle Fire will be held.

To be eligible for the drawing, you must be a resident of Sheffield with a current library card or you can sign up for a new card before April 18 (cards are free to Sheffield residents who live in town); you must register in person at the library during National Library Week, April 12-18; you must be 18 years of age or older; and you can only enter once. The drawing will take place at noon on April 18. You do not need to be present to win.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold preschool story times each Tuesday at 10 a.m. A different theme is

explored each week with stories, crafts and activities.

OHIO — Thursday, April 16, there will be a computer class offered on Google Apps from 5:15 to 7:17 p.m. at the library.

MINERAL — Until Saturday, April 18, the Mineral-Gold Public Library will celebrate National Library Week with fun activities planned. Stop in and enjoy a cookie, play guess the adult/kids candy jars and fill out a survey for the library. Browse through the books on the book sale table. For the young patrons, pick a little paperback book to take home.

Stop in and see what’s going on.

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

Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815659-3283 for information.

(The fax number is the same as the phone number).

PERU — Friday, April 17, the library will host a sci-fi fantasy night from 7 to 10 p.m. The library teen advisory group has planned a lineup of activities including a cosplay catwalk, sci-fi fantasy screenings, trivia contest, video games and more.

The event is free and for ages 13 to 25.

Peru Public Library is now offering daycation bus trips. Ever wanted to tour the Deere mansion? Experience the first electrified Illinois farm?

See Steampunk invade a Renaissance Faire? Then the library’s daycation bus trips are for you. As part if its expanded adult programming, five trips have been scheduled between April and August. Partic-

ipants will visit the Figge Museum, stroll among quilts, see farming museums, do a yarn crawl and more. Contact the library for more information on the individual trips and fees, 815-223-0229.

PUTNAM COUNTY — The Putnam County Public Library District has expanded its homework hour program to offer homework assistance at the Magnolia, McNabb and Granville libraries throughout the school year. Students can tackle assignments in a comfortable and relaxed settings with access to library resources for school projects. Students can have their completed homework checked, or get help understanding their homework.

Homework hour is available at the Magnolia Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the McNabb branch on Wednesdays and from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Granville branch.

MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia branch will have a preschool story time for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity.

Thursday, April 16, the Magnolia branch will show “The Lego Movie” at 6 p.m. An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied “Special,” is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

Stop in the Magnolia branch from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays for a Lego workshop. Bring imagination and create Lego models. Lego workshops will continue every Saturday through May. This program is free and open to elementary school age children and teens.

The story of the Lincoln Assassination and John Wilkes Booth is the subject of a presentation by historian Jim Gibbons at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Magnolia branch of the Putnam County Library. While most Americans know the story, the details are not common knowledge.

Gibbons will shine a light on the bits of trivia that tell the whole story. The program is free and open to the public.

HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are at 2 p.m.

Tuesdays and at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Join the library staff for stories, crafts, games and more.

This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age.

After-school activities take place from 4 to 5 p.m. most Thursdays for children in early elementary school. Come to the Hennepin branch for stories and related crafts, activities and games.

GRANVILLE – Join the Granville branch for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. It is held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The Granville Favorites Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Granville branch. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles participants have read.

Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – At 10 a.m. on Saturdays, the McNabb branch hosts a children’s program for early elementary school children. April will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects.

Preschool story times are at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

They are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation.

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This Week Illinois Valley Community College’s career services office will host the 24th annual job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the IVCC gym. The fair is open to all job seekers and is free to attend. A total of 60 employers are expected to be on hand to meet and possible interview job candidates on the spot.

Attendees should dress in interview attire and have at least 10 copies of their resume to give to prospective employers.

For more information, call 815-224-0502.

The Wyanet firemen will host a pancake, sausage, egg, biscuit and gravy brunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16.

The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 years old and under. All proceeds will be used to update equipment.

Laughter with style, a comedy night for women, will raise money for the Ladd 125th anniversary celebration. The event will also feature a style show of women’s fashion.

The event will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Ladd School gymnasium. Former DePue resident Tracy Moran DeGraff will present a 45-minute program of hilarious true stories.

She is the author of “Life Anyway Mom.” The fashion show will feature clothing from LaynaBellas in Ottawa. Tickets are $15 each and will be available soon. Light refreshments will be provided and door prizes are planned.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

The Dalzell Fire Department will hold a vendor bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18. There will be more than 45 vendors, free admission and fire truck rides, lunch concessions, a 50/50 drawing, raffles and door prizes.

The Chapter IH of P.E.O. Style Show will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton. The public is invited to attend this event to see new fashion trends and learn design tips.

Proceeds from the style show will benefit P.E.O. scholarship projects for women. Tickets are $10 and available by calling Cathy Kirby at 815- 875-1280 or Pat Reinhardt at 815-872-8401 or at Amma’s Studio, 917 N. Main St. in Princeton.

Tickets are also available at the door.

The LaMoille and Ohio athletic boosters will host a trivia night at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St., LaMoille. The cost is $100 per team.

A team consists of 6-10 people. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams. To register a team, contact Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815-3037733. There will be silent auctions, raffles, cash beverages and snacks.

The Putnam County Historical Society will hold its annual dinner and program Saturday, April 18, at the United Methodist Church in Hennepin.

Mark Dvorak will present a program on the American Folk Song with a mix of songs and stories behind the songs. A dinner of turkey and ham, served family style, will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any board member, any bank in the county, at the Hennepin Food Market or by phone at 815-303-5104.

Hennepin Team Relay for Life will hold its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Country Stop Restaurant on Route 26 in Hennepin. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and free for preschoolers. Carry-out meals will also be available. There will be raffles available too.

The LaSalle County CASA will sponsor the eighth annual Nothing’s Sweeter than a Child chocolate sampling and auctions from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 5 years old and

under. Carry-out containers are available for $15.

This year’s vendor samplings include a variety of chocolate from 27 different vendors.

through orchestra members or at the door. Adults coast $7 and students and seniors cost $5.

The Bureau County Fair presents “A Tribute to George Strait Show” featuring Gordy and Debbie, one of Branson’s top duets from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 19 in the Allen building at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $15 per person and includes the show and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased by picking up a coupon and mailing it to the fair at P.O. Box 238, Princeton, IL 61356.

Phone orders are available at 815-872-4453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to reserve tickets at the door. The show is a fundraiser to help purchase a new sound system for the fair exhibit halls. The show is presented by the fair, GES Sound, and Ed and June Harmon.

April 16 – Ray Mabry Sr., real estate, 5 p.m., 657 E. Peru St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 16 – Gary E. Eckberg, commercial real estate, 6 p.m., 117 E. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

April 18 – Francis DeDecker estate, real estate and personal property, 11 a.m., 316 E. Walnut St., Sheffield, Wilson Auction Service, auctioneers.

April 18 – Robert Levitt estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 18161 1525 N. Ave., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 19 – Carl Gustafson estate, vehicle, appliances, antique, primitive and modern furniture, antiques, glassware, collectibles, kitchen, Longaberger baskets, toys, tools and related, 8:30 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 2 – Jay Langford estate, farmland, 10 a.m., East Mill Road, Sheffield, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

The Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform its spring concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at LaSalle-Peru Township High School in the Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium featuring concerto competition winner and piano soloist John Hoelzer. A cake and punch reception will follow. Tickets are available

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Here are some easy meals using Bisquick. They are main dishes or desserts to please the whole family with the ease you need after a hard day of work.

Impossibly Easy Taco Pie 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1-ounce package Old El Paso Taco seasoning mix 1 4.5-ounce can Old El Paso chopped green chiles, drained 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup Original Bisquick Mix 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 3/4 cup chopped tomato 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce Heat oven to 400°. Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in dry seasoning mix. Spoon into pie plate; top with chilies. Stir milk, eggs and Bisquick mix until blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake about 25 minutes. Top with cheese and tomato. Bake 2 to 3 minuses longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with tomato and lettuce. Serves 6.

Italian Sausage Pot Pies 1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper chopped, (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 8-ounce can pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup Original Bisquick mix 1/4 cup boiling water Heat oven to 375°. Grease four 10to 12-ounce casseroles. Cook sausage, onion and bell pepper in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink, drain.

Stir in mushrooms and pizza sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spoon sausage mixture into casseroles.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over each. Stir Bisquick mix and boiling water; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead about 10 times until smooth.

Divide dough into 4 balls. Pat each ball into circle the size of the diameter of the casseroles. Make cut in each circle with a knife to vent. Place circles on sausage mixture in casseroles. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

Barbecue Pork Shortcakes 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons maple extract 1 3/4 cups Original Bisquick mix 1 18-ounce container refrigerated fully cooked original barbecue sauce with shredded pork 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained 2 tablespoons maple flavored syrup Heat oven to 450°. In large bowl, mix milk and maple extract. Stir in Bisquick

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mix until soft dough forms, beat 20 strokes. Place dough on surface generously sprinkled with Bisquick mix. Gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball, knead 10 times, press or roll into 6-inch square, about 1/2-inch thick.

Cut into square biscuits. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, place pork in 1 1/2-quart bowl.

Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent.

Microwave on high 2 minutes; stir. If not hot, cover and microwave up to 4 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Stir in vegetables and maple syrup. Cover and microwave on high 1 minute. To serve, split biscuits in half and fill with pork mixture. Serves 4.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1/2 cup original Bisquick mix 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, cut in half, sliced 1 4.5-ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 12-ounce jar beef gravy In large bowl, mix beef, egg, 1/4 cup of the Bisquick mix and the pepper.

With wet hands, shape beef mixture into 6 oval patties, about 1/2-inch thick.

Lightly coat patties with remaining 1/4 cup Bisquick mix. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Arrange patties in a single layer in skillet.

Add onion slices around and on top of patties. Cook 12 to 16 minutes, turning patties once and stirring onions, occasionally, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°. Spoon fat from skillet if necessary, discard.

Add mushrooms and gravy to skillet.

Turn patties to coat with gravy. Heat to boiling.

Barbecue Beef Cheese Melts 2 cups Original Bisquick mix 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup barbecue sauce 3/4 pound cooked roast beef (from deli) chopped 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) Heat oven to 350°. Spray a 13-by-9inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, mustard, milk and egg until mixed. Pour and spread in pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Top will not brown. Remove from oven. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp tender. Stir in barbecue sauce and beef.

Cook until hot. Spread over baked bread base. Top with cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Cut into squares. Serves 8. Serve with a tossed salad with your favorite kind of dressing.

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Name: Taylor Tieman.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: Jan. 31, 1997; Princeton.

Hometown: Seatonville.

Family: Parents, Dean and Tammy Tieman; sister, Vicki; brother, Cameron; Dogs, Annie and Tripod.

Sports: Soccer and poms.

Favorite sport and why: Soccer: After playing for 13 years, soccer has taught me so many important life lessons, and brought me so many memories that will last me a life time Favorite food and where to get it: Bacon and Kramers Kitchens’ chicken salad sandwiches (both of which I could eat every day of my life and be totally satisfied with no shame).

Likes: Dancing, chocolate, the beach and anything theatre related.

Dislikes: Snow/the cold, bad drivers, vegetables, people who annoy me and waking up early.

Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): My father. Ever since I was a little kid my dad has always pushed me to do my best in everything that I do. I know that no matter what he always has my back and he will always be there when I need him.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): I have been so fortunate to have so many wonderful influences in my lifetime. Whether they were my parents, friends, directors, teachers, or coaches I appreciate each and everyone of them every single day. If you are reading this and you know who you are, I would like to thank you.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Boyfriend, Taylor Carlson, and a stack of good books: Between the two I would have someone to talk to and somewhere to escape to when I got too bored.

The last song I listened to: “For Good” from Wicked the musical.

People would be surprised to know: That I am actually a really OCD person and like when things are straight and in order, even though my car looks like a couple of tornadoes went through it.

I stay home to watch: Breaking Bad, or Step Brothers.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to loud music, to pump me up, and remind myself that as long as I play my hardest, I’ve already won.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): I would say myself but..

Katie Elliott: Have you ever met someone who is exactly like you in every single way? Well that’s her and she never fails to make me crack up, even at the most inconvenient and inappropriate times.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “Taylor Tieman?

She was that girl with all the service hours who spent more time at the school then she did at her own house.”

Most unforgettable moment: I have a few. Playing in regionals with varsity my sophomore year, making my first varsity goal, and of course freshman year when the F/S team decided to sticky note coach Gray’s entire truck one half day before practice.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To meet, and maybe play a little with Abby Wambach, who I will be watching play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer, so fingers crossed!

What I would like to do in life: Next year I will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and majoring in forensic investigation. What I am really looking forward to in life is moving to somewhere warm (where it NEVER snows) and being able to help people through my future career Three words that best describe myself: Hilarious, intelligent and artistic.

Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate:

Thursday, April 16

Baseball: BV at Kewanee, Roanoke-Benson at PC (JV at Henry), Hiawatha at LaMoille/Ohio, St. Bede at Hall (JV at SBA), 4:30 p.m.

Softball: BV at Kewanee, Roanoke-Benson at PC, Hiawatha at LaMoille/Ohio, Streator at Princeton (JV away), St. Bede at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer: Orion at Princeton, 6 p.m.

Boys tennis: Peoria at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

at Morrison (JV home), PC at Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Hall at Rockridge, LaMoille/Ohio at Hiawatha, St. Bede at Morrison (DH), 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Baseball: Princeton at Mendota (DH), (JV) Ottawa at PC, 10 a.m.

Softball: Mendota at Princeton (DH), 10 a.m.,

Baseball: LaMoille/Ohio at Hiawatha, St. Bede

Saturday, April 18

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Taylor Tieman said her father has had the greatest influence on her athletic career, because “ever since I was a little kid (he) has always pushed me to do my best in everything that I do.”

BV at Riverdale (DH), 11 a.m., PC at Eureka (JV at home, 10 a.m.), 11:45 a.m.

Track: Coed - BV, Princeton, PC at Hall Rollie Morris Invite, 10 a.m. Boys - Princeton at Rochelle Hub Relays, 10 a.m.

Monday, April 20

Baseball: BV at Newman (JV home), Princeton at St. Bede (JV at PHS), 4:30 p.m.

Boys tennis: Princeton at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer: Princeton at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: BV at Newman (JV home), Princeton at St. Bede (JV at PHS), Ottawa at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Coed - BV Triangle, Ferris Invite at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21

Baseball: Princeton at Orion (JV home), PC at Marquette (JV home), 4:30 p.m.

Boys tennis: East Moline at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Sherrard at Hall, Princeton at Orion (JV home), PC at Marquette, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

Baseball: St. Bede at Alleman (JV home), 4:30 p.m.

Softball: (JV) Woodland at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Baseball: Amboy at St. Bede (JV away), BV at Hall (JV at BV), Indian Creek at LaMoille/Ohio, Princeton at Newman (JV home), Marquette at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Boys tennis: Princeton at Streator, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Amboy at St. Bede (JV away), BV at Hall (JV at BV), Indian Creek at LaMoille/Ohio, Princeton at Newman (JV home), Marquette at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Coed - PC at Amboy Gordon Mool Invitational, 4:15 p.m.

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Tampico reflections TAMPICO — The Tampico Area Historical Society extends an open invitation to its Wednesday, April 28, meeting to take a walk down memory lane with coaches from the former Tampico High School.

A fun evening is planned with coaches Daryl Smiley and Don Wallace sharing their experiences and memories as coaches. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Tampico Area Historical Society building, 119 Main St., Tampico. The program is free.

For more information, contact Denise McLoughlin 815-590-2143 or Joan Johnson 815-622-8705 or garyjoan@thewisp.net or visit http:// tampicohistoricalsociety.com.

L/O Boosters Trivia

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will hold a Trivia Night Saturday, April 18, at the LaMoille Lions Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with trivia to start at 7 p.m. There is a $100 entry fee per 6-10 people team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

There will be silent auctions, raffles, snacks and cash bar.

To register, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-866-2226 or Kim Fahs at 815303-7733.

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DSI at 815-879-4411 or WZOE Radio at 815-875-8014 or visit their Facebook page.

Trinity 5K Run/Walk Spring Shuffle

LASALLE —The third annual Trinity 5K Run/Walk Spring Shuffle will run through scenic LaSalle Street and finish at Trinity Catholic Academy Saturday, April 25. The race starts at 9 a.m. with registration at 7 a.m.

Cost is $20 before April 10 and $25 after. For more information, call Sergio Sanchez at 815-712-8434 or TCA at 815-223-8523.

Thank Dank 5K

MENDOTA — The Thank Dank 5K race will May 3 at Lake Kakuska in Mendota. Registration and checkin will be from 8 to 9:45 a.m. with the race to start at 10 a.m.

Registration must be received by April 17 to receive a T-shirt. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race.

There will also be a Fun Walk in which children 10 and under can walk for free. Children shirts are $10 and must be ordered by April 17.

Checks should be made out to James Dankenbring Scholarship Fund-MHS and sent to 726 N. 38th Rd., Mendota, Ill., 61342. For more information, email thethankdank5k@ yahoo.com.

KurtFest 2015

SPRING VALLEY —The third annual St. Margaret’s Health 10K and 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at St. Margaret’s. Registration will take place from 7 to 8:50 at the west pavillion parking lot.

Proceeds will be benefit the ongoing renovations and improvements to St. Margaret’s Health facilities including the esophageal and colon cancer prevention center.

Online registration is available at runrace.net. For more information, call Gina Mudge at Pontiac High School at 815-220-1005 or at gcmudge@gmail.com.

Rumble for the Kids

PRINCETON — A Pro Wrestling Charity Event, the Rumble for the Kids, will be Saturday, April 25, at Logan Junior High School in Princeton. Proceeds will benefit PES Plays.

Cost is $10 per ticket. For more information, contact ServiceMaster

PRINCETON — The second annual KurtFest Soccer Tournament will be Saturday, June 27, at Zearing Park. The tournament is held in memory of Kurt Garvin, who passed away in 2014, sponsored by the Princeton Soccer Academy and Princeton Jaycees.

There are tournaments for 3 v 3, 7 v 7 and 11 v 11. There is a discounted rate for team registrations through May 20.

For more information, visit the Soccer Academy Facebook page.

Jay Braida Golf

PRINCETON — The sixth annual Jay Braida Memorial Golf Open will be held July 11 at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton.

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NFL Style Combine

GENESEO — Former Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packer Don Beebe will be hosting an NFL Style Combine May 9 at Geneseo High School.

The combine will be open to high school football players ages 16-18.

There will be more than 30 college recruiters on the field evaluating each player, most of them FCS Division 1 coaches. To register for the combine, call 630-466-0082 or register online at www.beebehouseofspeed.com/aurora.

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Corwin recognized Al Corwin of Sheffield (right) receives a plaque from Kewanee Officials Association President Dave Mueller for being a floor official at the state finals this year in Peoria.

Ag in the Classroom Golf Outing

PRINCETON — The sixth annual Ag in the Classroom Golf Outing will be Friday, June 26, at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start for the four-person scramble. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau and Lee County Ag in the Classroom programs.

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Snowden recognized Tim Snowden (right) of Putnam receives a plaque from Kewanee Officials Association President Dave Mueller for being a floor official at the state finals this year in Peoria.

Memorial Golf outing

STERLING — Hospice of the Rock River Valley will host its 13th annual Memorial Golf Outing, benefiting compassionate, quality Hospice care for the terminally ill and honoring the memory of our loved ones. The golf outing will be June 26 at Emerald Hill Golf Course, Sterling. For more information, call 815-288-3673.

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Chuck Frail receives an appreciation plaque from the Kewanee Officials Association for his commitment of 42 years of officiating, retiring at the end of the 2015 season.

He is congratulated by longtime partners Dave Mueller of Neponset and Al Corwin of Sheffield.

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