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County board approves camp rezoning 16 people comment on Glenhagen Farm Retreat

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Board approved rezoning 8.69 acres of land in Berlin Township to create a private camp called Glenhagen Farm Retreat after listening to comments from 16 people at its meeting Thursday, April 14.

The measure passed by a voice vote with some board members objecting to the rezoning. No roll call vote was taken.

Prior to the voice vote, board mem-

bers Mike Maynard and Jim Donarski said they opposed this rezoning request, while board members Mike Kohr and Loretta Volker said they would vote for its passage.

Andrew Tecson and his wife, Nancy Hagen, of Downers Grove received approval for the Glenhagen Retreat, named after Nancy’s father, from the Bureau County Zoning Board of Appeals by a 3-2 vote and the Bureau County Planning Commission.

The couple’s second home is located on 200 acres of land they bought years ago and will be using a portion

of that land for the camp, which will have 10 campsites for tents only and a pavilion with bathroom facilities for campers to use between May 1 to Oct. 1.

Objectors People who objected to the camp were concerned about noise, and campers trespassing on their property.

BCR photo/Lyle Ganther Adjacent landowner Kevin Hil- Andrew Tecson of Downers Grove points to where Glenhadebrand said this camp will limit gen Farm Retreat will be located in Berlin Township, while potential growth in his livestock his wife, Nancy Hagen, holds the map during Thursday

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night’s Bureau County Board meeting where a rezoning request for the camp was approved on a voice vote.

The preschool classes of Princeton’s Douglas Grade School took advantage of the beautiful weather on Wednesday, April 13, to help commemorate The Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

It celebrates early learning, young children, their teachers and families. The students walked to Darius Miller Park to color with sidewalk chalk, blow bubbles and wave at passing motorists.

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Week of the Young Child Seeing the light ...

Spring Valley to make sure LED signs in town aren’t too bright

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — There are signs of the times in Spring Valley — big, bold and bright — but those factors are causing a stir among citizens and drivers passing through town.

The Spring Valley City Council discussed an LED sign ordinance during its meeting Monday, April 11. The issue lately has been whether LED signs in town advertising for businesses are too bright for visual comfort for those on the road and frequenting the establishments.

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Sangston said the equipment they’ve been using to do readings on the brightness of the signs has provided inconsistent results, and Sangston contacted different companies from the suburbs who might be able to swing down and give accurate readings. He said all business owners with LED signs have expressed a willingness to comply with the sign ordinance rather than being taken to court.

“A company would come down, take photos, and provide a report to us for a cost of $2,260,” Sangston said, noting Chamlin and Associates does not have

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Creating a Veterans’ Memorial

Wyanet Ladies Auxiliary discusses plans with village board

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

WYANET — At its meeting this week, Ann Fritz on behalf of the Wyanet Ladies Auxiliary provided the Wyanet Village Board with information regarding the creation of a Veterans’ Memorial in Wyanet.

The auxiliary is currently discussing the possibility with the local organizations and seeing if there is support in the community for the project. The money will need to be raised through fundraisers and donations.

Fritz and her husband have been visiting other local towns for ideas for the

memorial. She shared pictures with the board.

The auxiliary asked the board for a place on the village’s property to build the memorial. Village President Bruce Hand said the board is committed to helping the auxiliary find a suitable location and will support their efforts.

Hand advised the auxiliary to bring the plans to the board after they are finished, so they can find the space that will fit the dimensions.

Village Trustee Jim Etheridge volunteered to be on the committee.

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With Central K9 Search and Rescue, both the dogs and Photo contributed their handlers work to improve their abilities in every way, Members of the Central K9 Search and Rescue stand next to their trusted canine companions. The dogs and the team so they can be a tool for area emergency services in helping them deal with disasters and other trying situations. members train for more than a year to be able to find missing people and move through treacherous settings.

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Central K9 Search and Rescue aims to assist community in times of need

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — With the senses and abilities that come natural to a canine, one dog can search the same area as 50 men.

When it comes to finding a missing person, those heightened tracking skills become vital in saving lives.

Spring Valley resident Jason Schweickert started dabbling with canine search and rescue in 2014.

He and other interested individuals in the area would take their dogs out to open fields and practice different scent and tracking techniques. Soon enough he had enough interested citizens to form Central K9 Search and Rescue.

“We formed the group on March 31, 2015,” Schweickert said, noting anyone can buy a pre-trained dog for thousands of dollars, but it’s very rewarding to teach the animal from the first moments. “We need dogs with the drive to go do something, and obedience is

Rezoning From Page 1 operation, saying Illinois law won’t allow the county to regulate agriculture through zoning. The camp will restrict setback requirements for Hildebrand to grow his herd as he wants to do. He is permitted to have 1,000 animal units on his property. He currently has 60 head of cattle on the farm.

Adjacent landowner Todd Hassler objected to the rezoning, saying the camp won’t be compatible to the six cattle operations within two miles of the camp and 20 homes within one-half mile of the camp.

Ruby Jeppson, adjacent landowner, said more traffic and more noise will come to the area because of the camp, affecting the tranquility of lifestyle for existing families and future generations.

Her daughter, Ann Jeppson, said the camp will mean the loss

the first basic guideline you train them.”

Schweickert said they utilize the incredible sense of smell in a dog through drills — using tennis balls and toys placed under buckets to teach the animals to hunt down a specific scent. Each aspect of training takes weeks to accomplish, and when the dogs do hit on the right spot it’s extremely important to reward them quickly, so they learn what they’re accomplishing is correct.

“Even if the dog does something wrong, there are no negative responses,” Schweickert said, noting the animal must be built up properly if they are to remain calm when dealing with treacherous situations like a rocky cliff or the aftermath of a tornado.

Schweickert and his fellow trainers give commands in German — as the English language being yelled from a frantic crowd could confuse the animals before a search. Each lesson in the training field is lengthened in distance

and difficulty, that the dogs might make connections needed when searching for a child in a congested multi-mile radius.

“We take the toy away, then the dog comes and finds it and barks, and we reward them with toy,” he said, indicating the dog eventually connects the human aspect rather than toy. “The dog continually tracks the focus point of your scent, and moves around to hone in on strength of that scent.”

After much training, a vest is put on the dog, and they associate the vest with going out and searching for a person. Wilderness training is followed by urban training, where dogs learn to pinpoint buildings and even open sliding doors, door levers and baby gates.

“Even when we aren’t training the dogs, they’re always watching us and learning something,” Schweickert said, noting the dogs learn from each other when training in a pack. “We put them in culverts and narrow tubing so they get used to different footing

on every step. Let’s say a tornado comes through; the dogs can’t be afraid of that disrupted setting.”

Schweickert said the team is looking to certify the dogs in May 2016. The National Association for Search and Rescue provides the certification standards for behavior and training, and the more assets they can deploy to calamity in the area, they better off everyone is.

“With some of the recent disasters in the area, the time factor for missing persons is just crazy, and people who are trapped need resources as quickly as possible.”

Schweickert said handlers form a bond with their animals, and with each other. The team uses an incident command board — which provides precise details as to the whereabouts of team members — radio communication and on-board camera equipment to document who is where and keep everyone abreast during a search.

“The vests allow dogs to repel or be lifted over things because

everyone works as a team, and we want to be an asset to any emergency services in the area … a tool they may not have at their disposal,” Schweickert said, informing those who might get lost to stay where they are instead of wandering, as it will be easier for the animals and the rescuers to find them.

The Central K9 Search and Rescue team members are always training, but the dogs are just out and about having fun while greatly assisting the community.

“At the beginning we thought it can’t possibly take a year and a half to train them, but the more we realized the importance of all the drills the better we became at coordinating help,” he concluded. “We’re always learning something, as you have to stay fresh with each new encounter.”

Visit www.centralk9searchandrescue.org for more information on the team.

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of nature and wildlife in the area.

The camp will create an eyesore for residents who have lived there for many years. She added there will be too many people in a small area at this camp in comparison to Menno Haven and Pilgrim Park.

Dale Dugosh, adjacent property owner, presented petitions signed by 21 adjacent landowners, 56 other people living in two-mile radius, and 47 more from a larger area, all opposing this rezoning request for the campgrounds, saying these services this camp would provide are available in other places in Bureau County.

Supporters Some adjacent landowners and others persons supported the camp in their remarks at the board meeting.

John Clarke, adjacent landowner, said the couple wants to share their amazing farm with people.

Kenneth Jandes, a member of the camp’s board, who served as assistant scoutmaster for seven

years in suburban Chicago, said he has never had students stray from their expected behavior.

David Jungnicker, pastor of LaMoille Community United Methodist Church, felt the camp would be a gift to children and other people.

He felt the camp will affect people in a positive manner.

Joy Kauffman of Tiskilwa, who works with local farmers through the health department to promote Bureau County, said this camp would potentially expose more people to the county’s agriculture through more people coming to the area, potentially buying food items produced in Bureau County. This camp will expose more people to nature’s beauty, what many Bureau County residents take for granted.

Katy Clarke, the camp’s neighbor, said she wants to work with Tecson and Hagen to expose younger generations to agriculture and nature.

She runs a community-supported ag business near Ohio, Ill. Sallee Zearing of Princeton,

who helps run Flour House Bakery in Princeton, said the camp could bring more people to Bureau County towns to shop and eat here.

Christina Fogarty, who lives by Pilgrim Park, said she has had no issues with campers trespassing on her property in the nine years she has lived there. She felt this retreat will be a benefit to the county.

Hagen said the camp will allow adults and children to grow. “We will never be big,” she said. “We will offer our camp to small groups of children and to preserve the natural beauty of the land. Groups will be heavily supervised. We have spent our own money on the project, which will provide a rustic camp experience existing camps in the area don’t offer.”

Only groups known by board members will be attending the campgrounds, added Hagen.

Tecson said people affiliated with Menno Haven Camp and others who live nearby Pilgrim Park, camps both located in Bureau

County, testified they had no problems with trespassers from these camps during hearings held by the zoning board and planning commission.

Tecson said groups that will use the campgrounds are be screened by the board of directors, and there will be no guns, alcohol or drugs allowed.

“We have every interest in only inviting responsible, well-behaved groups to our private camp. The camp will not be used for recreational vehicles,” he said.

Bill Beneke, attorney representing Tecson and Hagen, said the camp will be a good thing for the youth, community and Bureau County, “You can tell by their testimony that they are excited about being here,” he said.

Glenhagen Retreat Board of Directors members living in Bureau County are Kent Bickett and Katy Clarke.

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Taking back the night Freedom House founder Nedda Simon addresses the crowd Wednesday, April 13, at the organization’s annual Take Back the Night event, held at the Nelson Chapel next to the Freedom House facility in Princeton. Nancy Carper of Freedom House also spoke to the crowd, and a film was shown to event-goers as well.

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Bubbles and more outdoor fun After the enjoyment of coloring on the sidewalk at Princeton’s Darius Miller Park, Douglas Grade School preschool students blew bubbles as many of the passing motorists waved and honked their horns. The classes were taking part in the annual celebration of The Week of the Young Child.

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

During this time, residents should expect some increased turbidity and isolated areas of low pressure. If any discoloration occurs in drinking water, residents are asked to let the faucets run until the water clears.

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

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Tuesday, April 19, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, across the street from the Bureau County Courthouse. The rain out location will be the Prouty Building on Princeton’s South Main Street. Event-goers should bring a dish to share. It is also encouraged to bring along other people who you would like to introduce to the Bureau County Relay for Life event.

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Memorial From Page 1 In other business, the village had to replace a pump that was damaged for a cost of $1,300. Hand told the board a T - was stuck in the pump which caused the damage. Residents are reminded to not put anything but waste in the sewer and not to flush clothing such as socks, blankets and shirts.

Village Clerk Shelley Teske also updated the board on the projects the

LED signs From Page 1 anyone who could give a measurement of sign brightness that would hold up in court. “At some point we need a professional reading to respond to complaints we’ve been receiving.”

Mayor Walt Marini asked if the city could rent or borrow an instrument that

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village employees have been completing in addition to their other work.

Three dead trees were cut down at the cemetery, and the stumps will be removed. Other clean up will be completed by Memorial Day. Work was done at the ball diamonds in preparation for baseball season.

An area was cleared for a shed, and the employees worked on moving gravel in the parking lot.

A curb stand that was damaged during snow removal was replaced,

as well as a fire hydrant on Main Street that was recently damaged in a car accident.

Work is also underway on the new offices for Chief Todd Marquez.

Plans are being made to replace the storm sewer on North Street with a 24-inch lining to help alleviate the storm water problems in that area.

In other business: • Marquez gave his monthly activity report.

• Marquez also announced the annual Drug Take Back will be

on April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Village Hall.

Residents are encouraged to bring outdated medications and medications that are no longer needed.

• The board approved the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

• The board renewed the liquor licenses for The Outhouse and the VFW. Next month’s board meeting will be Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.

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would give a consistent reading, but Spring Valley City Attorney Jim Andreoni said they’d need someone with an engineering degree or an equal professional standing to lay a proper foundation for the mandates of court.

“I do believe some of the signs we have are still too bright, so we can’t blame people for complaining about it, but we are making calls and trying to get some-

thing done,” Marini said, with Andreoni suggesting Sangston check with Illinois Valley Community College to see if anyone could assist in the readings.

Andreoni said they need some objective way to measure the brightness of signs, and in the past he witnessed the sign luminance turned up and down and could easily see the difference. The key is to incorporate that into the ordinance, as the

city needs something substantial to call a business owner out on a violation.

“We drafted the ordinance to give (sign owners) so much time to come into compliance,” Andreoni said. “Some newer models have photosensors that automatically dim the signs; others have to be dimmed manually; while others need a modification kit.”

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Spring Valley man arrested for cocaine delivery SPRING VALLEY — Juwaun R. Hodges, 38, of Spring Valley, was apprehended on Route 6 west of Peru at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.

With the assistance of the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s office, detectives of the Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) secured an arrest

warrant against Hodges for the Class 1 felony charge of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, in this instance cocaine.

In March, Hodges allegedly delivered between one and 15 grams of suspected powder cocaine in Peru as part of an undercover police operation. While being taken into custody,

Hodges resisted officers and received a head injury.

Peru Ambulance took him to Illinois Valley Community Hospital where he was under police guard while his injury was treated, and was then delivered to the county jail.

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PRINCETON — John Robert Sankey, 91, of Princeton passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre in Princeton.

He was born Dec. 8, 1925, to Bert C. and Margaret E. (Exher) Sankey. He married Florence Sankey in 1948 and then Marian Sankey in 1984. Both preceded him in death.

He attended Red Brick Grade School in rural Princeton and also Princeton High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until 1946.

John Shankey John was employed by Ziebert Transport and Prince Warehouse as a truck driver. He was also employed by the Princeton School District as a bus driver for Princeton Elementary #115.

He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida, and spending time with his family. He really enjoyed cars, watching NASCAR and eating Rip’s chicken. He attended St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton.

He is survived by one brother, Donald (Edith) Sankey; three stepsons, David (Linda) Martuzzo, Steven (Elsa) Martuzzo and Michael (Doria) Martuzzo; one grandchild, Tami (Steven) Meyer; three great-grandchildren, Tyler (Emily) Wolf, Cody Jones and Hannah Meyer; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Julie (Matt) Hayes, Jennifer Martuzzo, Matthew Martuzzo and Melissa Martuzzo; five great-great-grandchildren, Bryant Jones, and Ben, Carter, Easton and Keeley Wolf; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild, Jerrica Hwang.

John was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Doris Sankey; and two daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Herron and Judy Sankey.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton with Pastor Scott Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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Memorials may be directed to St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton.

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TISKILWA — Charles William Philhower, 98, of Tiskilwa passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Charles was the son of Michael And Mabel (Carper) Philhower, born on Dec. 26, 1917, in the Buda area.

He attended Tadpole counCharles Philhower try school and graduated in 1935 from Buda Township High School. He worked in the Tiskilwa area before moving to Ohio where he met and dated Dora Sullivan for three years. They were married in Davenport, Iowa, with her sister and brother-in-law as attendants on May 28, 1939. They worked for a farmer for eight years before moving to Tiskilwa in 1947. They established Philhower Electric, Plumbing, and Heating business which they owned and operated until 1985, selling the business to their son, Charles Randall. They then worked for him until retiring.

Charles and Dora raised three children, Dora Charlene Hall, William Joseph (Susan) and Charles Randall (Catherine). They also have two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Charles is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Kooi of Streator and Sarah D’Onfario of Eagleville, Pa.; and numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Being a very active person, he joined the Tiskilwa Fire Department and was a member for 48 years. He was a member of the Tiskilwa Business Association and became a charter member of the Lions Club when it organized in 1965.

He was elected president of the village board (mayor) and served for 16 years.

The board and Lions were instrumental in getting the sewer system installed and activating it in 1975, put in a new well and iron filter in the water system and had a levee built on the north side of town to stop the flooding in the east end of town from Bureau Creek.

While president of the village board, he participated in the Tri-County Municipal League. Charles, the mayor of Toulon and Lafayette, John Micheli and David Sullivan were instrumental in starting the North Central Council of Governments, a committee that would seek grants and loans for the counties of Bureau, Henry, Stark, Marshall, Putnam and LaSalle from the federal government, a very successful venture for all the counties.

He was preceded in death by his wife in January 2012, his parents, a brother, four sisters and a son-in-law, William Hall.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Historical Society or Tiskilwa Community Church.

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

SHEFFIELD — Loretta M. Glubczynski, dearly loved mother, grandmother and dear friend, 81, of Sheffield died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at her home.

Loretta Sabowski was born April 9, 1935, in LaSalle, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Sabowski. She married Loretta Edward P. “Glub” Glubczyns- Glubczynski ki on Aug. 20, 1955, in LaSalle. He died Feb. 15, 2011.

Loretta was a lifetime learner, attending St. Joseph’s Commercial School and then working to support Ed while he finished his advanced degree. Loretta was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and the American Legion Auxiliary in Sheffield. She served on the Sheffield Public Library Board and was their treasurer for many years. She also enjoyed volunteering at the community thrift store, Too Good to Be Threw.

She belonged to the Bureau County Metro Center and stayed active with her water aerobic buddies and enjoyed their coffee/donut gatherings post workouts.

Her favorite joys in life were being a mother and grandmother, camping, traveling, reading and enjoying music, especially the private guitar concerts of her grandson, Nick. She loved to be outside, gardening, planting and growing amazing vegetables and flowers every year.

Survivors include three children, Ann Glubczynski and her partner, Todd Hunt, of Dunsmuir, Calif., Joan Glubczynski and her partner, Ricardo Morante, of Bella Vista, Ark., and Paul and Beth Glubczynski of Pekin; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Derek and Dylan; and her grandpaws, Scruffy Dog and Pedro.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Reggie (Regina Sabowski); her husband, Ed; and her grandclaw, Lorenzo the Cat. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m.

Monday, April 18, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield with Father Mark Miller officiating. Interment will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Sheffield.

A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Sheffield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sheffield Public Library or Sheffield Rescue Unit. You may also honor her with memorial Mass offerings at St. Patrick’s church.

The family is being assisted with arrangements by the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral & Cremation Services in Sheffield.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting Loretta’s obituary at www.stackhousemoore.com.

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BUDA — Mark Douglas Roe, 53, of rural Buda died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at his home.

Mark was born March 18, 1963, in Avon, Ill., the son of Gerald and Judy (Rice) Roe. He graduated from Knoxville High School with the class of 1982.

He graduated from Black Hawk Mark Roe College in 1996.

Mark married LaNell Helton on July 1, 1992, in Cambridge. She survives along with his parents, Gerald and Carol Roe of London Mills, and Judy Bryan of Galva. Also surviving are his sons, Brian (Lisa) of Galva, Jeremy (Katie) of Buda, Mark II (Kairi) of Champaign and Logan of Buda; six grandchildren, Reiha (Dylan), Sage (Kenzie), Sy, Abby, Tiffany and Tanner; and two twin great-grandsons, Reece and Ryker. He is also survived by his international daughter, Mimi of Okinawa, Japan, and Jimmy Olson of Annawan, who was like a son to Mark and LaNell. Mark was also like a dad to many of his sons’ friends. Also surviving are three brothers, John (Marie), Scott and Jeff (Tammy); six sisters, Jan (Mike), Marsha (Tim), Kelly, Kim, Robin (Eric) and Geri (Jody); and many nieces, nephews, very special cousins-in-law and friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ed Bryan.

Mark was employed at the Kewanee YMCA. He was an avid Bears fan and looked forward to football season every year. He and LaNell hosted Thanksgiving every year at their home, which is a holiday Mark looked forward to since their Thanksgiving Day consisted of 50 or more family and friends coming to their home. Mark loved spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, at the Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home, Kewanee, with Pastor Dan Craig officiating. Cremation will follow the services and private family burial will be in Hopeland Cemetery, rural Buda.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Henry County Humane Society.

Private online condolences may be shared with the family at www.schuenemantumblesonfuneralhome.com.

PRINCETON — Marilyn C. McKee, 75, of rural Princeton died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, with her daughter-inlaw and friends by her side in Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.

Marilyn was born in Spring Valley on Feb. 28, Marilyn 1941, to John and Catherine McKee (Paglia) Russell. She married Dale McKee on Jan. 20, 1962.

She and Dale lived in Mesa, Ariz., during the winter months. She worked at Westclox, then Harper-Wyman before becoming a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Benedict’s Church, past president of the Ladd Grade School Mother’s Club, Peru Eagle’s Auxiliary and Tri-City Saddle Club. She enjoyed sewing, Swedish weaving and needlepointing.

Marilyn is survived by two sons, Todd (Linda) McKee of Malden and Russell (Kim) McKee of Peru; two grandchildren, Blake and Madelyne McKee; two stepgrandchildren, Kelly and Whitney Grabill; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Alec, Evan, Tessa and Nora; and two sisters, Nancy Merkel of Princeton and Peggy (Dan) Fusinato of Spring Valley.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale, on March 21, 2015; one son, Bret Dale McKee, in 2012; and two brothers, Jack and Jim Russell.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 19, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd with the Rev. Harold Datzman, O.S.B., officiating. Burial will be in the Berean Cemetery in rural Cherry.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday, April 18, in the funeral home.

Additional visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Pallbearers will be Alan Merkel, Mike and Daniel Fusinato, Gary and Blake McKee, and Alec Vecchia.

Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Police reports ramp to Route 26 at 10:30 a.m. April 5.

Bureau County Sheriff Bruce F. Smith, 66, of Princeton struck a Accident

Chelsea E. Bickett, 26, of Moline was involved in an accident near 1400 North Avenue at 10:30 a.m. April 9.

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Nicholas E. Fisher, 35, of Walnut was charged with assault in the 100 block of Fifth Street in Walnut at 7:46 a.m. April 9.

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James R. Saal, 53, of Princeton struck a deer on Angling Road near Route 34 at 4:23 p.m. March 31.

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That old farmhouse I’m one of those people who firmly believes our roots influence who we are and who we will ultimately become. Those roots, for me, run deep, and I cherish every little moment from Terri the past that has decided to take Simon up residency in my memory for COMMENTARY safe-keeping. Like a small child grabbing for all the toys in the box, I find myself desperately attempting to hold on to each memory like they are golden grains of sand — priceless tidbits from yesteryear that either soothe my soul or cause me to remember a place in time I cherish more than most will ever know.

There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t wish I could go back to the old farmhouse north of Princeton, but several years ago, a vandal and a match made that impossible. While the people who own the property now have been more than kind and allowed me to tromp around the place I used to play, explore and live, the absence of the house haunts me ...

They say you can’t go back, and even if you do, it’s never the same as when you left in the first place. I know that. I also know the house, the barn, the yard and all the other tangible items from my childhood aren’t what made the memories — rather it was the people amidst those buildings and walls that created them. Nevertheless, I’d give a lot to see, feel and touch all the places on that farm which carved deep and memorable crevices in my heart and soul.

You see, I yearn to walk up those wooden steps Grandpa made that always needed a coat of paint.

Actually what I’d love to do is sit down on those steps on that side porch and inhale the sweet scent of the lilacs that surrounded the west side of the farmhouse. I’m not sure how long I’d sit there, but I guarantee time would stop as the aromatic scent permeated my soul. I wouldn’t even mind a splinter or two, since many of those little slivers seemed to find a way to get under my skin when I was a child.

Eventually, I’d pull open the screen door that slammed behind me too many times, and I’d scan that old screen door for the hook and eye latch that we locked at night — the only safety feature on the door that separated us from the rest of the world.

That door led straight into the dining room, and I know I’d be taken back by the swimming pool blue color on the walls that my grandmother decided to paint the walls one day, much to the dismay of my conservative grandfather. Grandma was always a wild soul — a trait I still admire her for to this day.

There would be plenty to see and touch in the house — the old plaster walls, the enamel-topped table and the old cook stove in the kitchen, the big picture window in the living room, where Grandma displayed some figurines on the windowsill. Eventually, I’d open the door that led us upstairs, and no doubt, I’d see Grandpa’s shoes still sitting on those old wooden steps, which would creak as I headed to my old bedroom, where homework was accomplished and dreams were made. I’d pass Grandma and Grandpa’s room, where the sweat from a farmer and the Avon perfume from his wife would no doubt still be lingering in the air.

The basement — or the cellar as we called it back then — would be dusty and filled with Mason jars of something my grandmother had canned, and the fire-breathing monster — aka the coal furnace — would no longer be a threat. The back porch where our watch dog, Freckles the Dalmatian, lived would invite me to sit a spell, as would the front porch — shaded by the giant maple trees — ironically, the same place where we buried Freckles and cats and goldfish and canaries and hamsters.

I could go on and on — wishing I could step back into my childhood home that helped to build me, while revisiting all those memories from yesteryear.

Or maybe ... I just did.

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

Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend Persons of Influence — Becoming Richard Widmark Column and artwork by Bartlett L ee K assabaum Special to the BCR

Richard Widmark was deluged by fan mail of all kinds after portraying Tommy Udo on screen in the “Kiss of Death” in 1947.

He even got communications from inmates of Leavenworth who were curious to know where he did his time, and even got an offer of employment — “I need a front man like you for my business. I don’t know how much you are getting as an actor, but I will pay you more.” People wrote him letters who wanted to know whether he was at reform school with them. Tommy Udo Clubs were founded by fraternity men on college campuses to “keep their women in line.”

Richard Widmark’s family saw him in his first screen role and had just about the same reaction.

It is written that his mother was horrified; his wife was disgusted; and his little daughter started crying. Did they actually let little Anne see that movie? Richard’s grandmother, Mary (Ogorman) Barr, age 78, died April 27, 1938, in Sioux Falls, S.D., missing his movie debut by about nine years.

I bet she would have sat through the “Kiss of Death” at least three times, and loving every moment of seeing her grandson on the screen.

The star of “Kiss of Death,” Victor Mature, who played Nick Bianco in the movie, was the first to sense that Richard Widmark was going to be a star. “Don’t tell me this guy has a wife and child,” he gasped, “No girl could be that brave!”

He was sold on Widmark’s abilities as an actor from just the one performance. Widmark always carried around the letter from the shady fellow who wanted him to be the front man for his business, to show friends like Victor Mature. Fans begged him to repeat the moronic laugh of Tommy Udo, instead of asking for his autograph. The laugh had trademarked him. One writer said that Widmark “looks like an undernourished knife grinder and has the idiot laugh of a ring tailed baboon.” These impressions of the actor were very far from the truth about the man.

Richard Widmark spoke softly in real life. He didn’t sneer, cackle or use violent language. He had pale blue eyes and a gentle smile. Widmark did have that recognizable laugh though, that would always identify him since his childhood, but it being that of a rapacious hyena was only his own enhancement for the movies.

Widmark said of it, “If that was my natural laugh,” smiling painfully when confronted with the accusation, “I think they’d have me in the loony bin.”

The persons that we interact with in our lives affect us. The influence our parents and teachers have on us when we are young developing persons has a lot to do with who we become. We have a lot to do with it ourselves, of course, but outside influences play a role. Widmark said his parents forbade him to ever be an actor, after he ran a rusty nail into his foot, when he was 6, imitating Rudolph Valentino in his backyard. This was after seeing Valentino at the movies with his grandmother, Mary Barr. Had this declaration from his parents been adhered to, to the letter, we may never have ever seen this young

boy grow into the actor we see on the screen today.

The more things a person learns to do and do fairly well, the more comfortable that person is in their own skin. Knowing you have skills in many areas is like owning stock in a successful company, and that company is you.

Piano music had been a constant in Richard Widmark’s life since he was 3 years old, when he and his grandmother went to the silent movies. Mary Barr, in going to the movies, became acquainted with the young lady playing the piano at the Apollo.

Ethel M. (Anderson) Rieck was a pianist for the silent movies at a couple of area theaters, including the Apollo in Princeton. Ethel lived in Granville at 156 Hawthorne St., and was born April 18, 1902. She had two sisters, Jessie and Arvilla. Her father was John Anderson who was born in Sweden in 1861, and immigrated to the United States in 1877.

Her mother Clara (Walborn), was from Pennsylvania. Ethel married Max Rieck when she was 16.

He was five years older than her.

They had two children, Jean in 1921 and Sonny in 1928. Ethel was 23 when the Widmark family moved to Princeton in 1925.

Mary Barr soon introduced her daughter Ethel Mae to the young lady and a friendship was struck between the two Ethels.

Mary and Ethel Mae hoped Ethel Rieck might give piano lessons to Richard. An agreement was made, and Richard was driven to Granville. He was left with Mrs. Rieck who had an upright piano and did give lessons. This worked for a while, but personal problems for Ethel Rieck, plus getting there, and the cost of the trips became more than Ethel Mae could contend with. The advent of sound in the cinema, in 1927, ended Ethel Rieck’s job.

She divorced Max Rieck in 1929 and married Walter Engelhaupt in 1930. She died in March of 1984.

Her sister, Arvilla Anderson, married Howard Wray in 1916. They had a child, Dorothy, April 3, 1917, and Arvilla died weeks later, in May. Her sister Jessie adopted Dorothy in 1918. Dorothy married Frank O. Serrine in 1934. She was the Putnam County Circuit Clerk working at the courthouse with my father when he was the Putnam County Treasurer. She was a sweet lady I was privileged to know. She died June 30, 2007.

Richard then took piano lessons at the Congregational Church and practiced on an old upright that his family finally bought. It stood in the back of the bakery. He also

had access to one at school and at his friend Tom Best’s home. Tom and Dick had a real bond through music. They would play together in a little group in high school called the Rhythm Kings, and long after that when movie star Widmark would quietly glide into Princeton. He would stay at the Best home, where they rattled the windows with evening jam sessions in the basement. The piano would always get a thorough workout, but not always work to perfection or thoroughly. Virgil Fox, two years ahead of Tom and Richard in high school, visited with the Best family on one occasion, after he had already made his mark in the world. Tom showed him to his “music inner sanctum” in the basement, so he could play with the now world famous master of the organ and piano. Fox sat down and started to pound out — an awful sound, making the two grown men look at each other with “what the” faces, then causing both of them to burst out in hysterical laughter. The piano was so out of tune that no ivory magic would ever be made, even with a great virtuoso on the keys.

Richard Widmark and Virgil Fox had a history also, and it was of course connected by the piano. They would have the same piano teacher to give them their lessons. She would be one of the teachers to have an influence on who they would become in life.

Thanks and a tip of the hat to Kathryn (Serrine) Whitely of Granville (Dorothy’s daughter), and Fred Best (Tom’s son) for the anecdotes on the Ethel M. (Anderson) Rieck-Engelhaupt and Tom Best/Virgil Fox items. I’ll have some more for you in a couple of weeks, with Grace Luella Farwell, piano teacher.

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Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Community Notes Chicken dinner MALDEN — Humpty Dumpty Preschool in Malden will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at The Coal Company, 205 N. Main St. in Cherry. Tickets are $8 per person.

Dinner includes one quarter chicken or strips, fries and dessert. There will also be a 50/50 and raffles. Carry-outs are available and walk-ins are welcome.

Pension board meeting PRINCETON — The Princeton Police Pension Board will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Princeton Police Department.

Jazz concert PRINCETON — The Logan Junior High School Jazz Band will perform in a joint concert with the Princeton Community Jazz Band on Saturday, April 23, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. The evening will also feature the debut performance of the Princeton Community Jazz Band under the direction of Brandon Stover. Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Desserts will also be available for purchase. For more information, call Brandon Stover at 815-875-6415.

Fundraiser planned SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley girls softball will have a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday April 18, at Rip’s in Ladd. Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased at the door the night of the fundraiser. Dine-in and carry-out will be available. The price of the ticket includes chicken or chicken strips and french fries.

There will also be a 50/50 and a raffle.

Raffle items include a 43-inch LG TV, gift baskets, gift certificates and numerous other prizes. All prized were donated by local merchants and Walmart Distribution Center.

Guest speaker PRINCETON — The New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton, 30 N. Sixth St. in Princeton, will host a guest speaker from Jews for Jesus at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 24. All are welcome.

Benefit planned LASALLE — A benefit for Sgt. Jason Brokaw of the Peru Police Department will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 26, at the LaSalle Knights of Columbus, 209 Gooding St., LaSalle. The benefit will help Jason and his family offset expenses due to his ongoing medical issues. The donation is $20. The event will include food, raffles, a cash bar and a chance to win a $500 door prize. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Craig’s, Road Angel and 303. Tickets are available at the door, at the Peru Police Department or from any Peru officer.

Curran will perform PRINCETON — The Princeton Coffeehouse will present Amelia Curran at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton.

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s style has been described as “a bit like Leonard Cohen being channeled in a dusty saloon

by Patsy Cline.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $15. Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee will be available. For more information, call 815-872-6501 or visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com.

Concert in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School will present “Chicago Brass Band” with the Hall High School Concert Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in the Hall High School auditorium. Tickets are $10.

Tickets are available at the door or in the school office during school hours.

To reserve a seat, call 815-664-2100, ext. 143, or email audtickets@hallhighschool502.com. Proceeds will benefit the Hall band and choir programs.

Wind ensemble concert OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble, directed

by Gene Montgomery, will offer a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the IVCC Cultural Centre. Selections include the music of Beible, Ives, Mozart, Del Borgo, Shostakovich, Leemans, and Sheldon. The ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music. In addition to on-campus concerts, the ensemble performs at community festivals and events and works with other universities and community bands in joint concerts.

RNA fundraiser planned TAMPICO — Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 1570 will have a matching fundraiser for the Tampico Methodist Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the church. The meal will be roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner rolls, assorted salads, desserts and beverage. The cost is by donation. The church had to put a new roof on last year and they are trying to pay the balance of $8,000 off. Royal Neighbors will match up to $1,000. For more information, call Shirley Lester at 815-499-4770.

Annual car show LASALLE — The Area Career Center’s annual car show will be Saturday, April 30, at the ACC Pope Automotive Building, Sixth and Lafayette streets, LaSalle.

Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon with presentation of awards at 2 p.m.

Awards include the ACC Auto Students’ Choice, ACC Director’s Choice, Participants’ Best of Show Choice and ‘Busted Knuckle.’ Dash plaques will be given for first 50 vehicles registered with a $10 entry fee for cars. Spectator admission is free. Donations to support the ACC auto program and scholarships are accepted.

Trailer parking is available one block north. For more information, contact Doug Narczewski by email to dnarczewski@ lphs.net or call 815-224-5070.

Rotary Club will meet PRINCETON — The Princeton Rotary Club will meet at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in Princeton.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Monday, April 18, to Bob and Carrie Mullane. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy birthday on Saturday, April 16, to Madelyn Behrens. From your family.

• Happy 45th anniversary on Sunday, April 17, to Chip and Marilyn Huckins.

Scholarship available — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its health career scholarship awards. See Page 8.

Rotary cookout on April 23 will benefit BVHS Renaissance Club WALNUT — Mark Harkness, president of the Rotary Club of Walnut, announced a portion of the proceeds from the club’s Saturday, April 23, cookout will be donated to the BVHS Renaissance Club.

“The Rotary Club of Walnut is pleased to again partner with the BVHS Renaissance Club,” said Harkness. “The Walnut Rotary is committed to helping area youth. Our summer cookouts are a great way in to introduce these remarkable young people to the community and help them raise money for their worthy projects.”

An offshoot of Josten’s, the Bureau Valley Renaissance Program was created as a mean to promote positive behavior, academic success and pride in the high school. It is the club’s mis-

sion to recognize not only those who succeed, but also those who continue to give their best.

The club’s members strive to assure their peers that hard work is noticed and appreciated. The BVHS Renaissance Club fully embraces Josten’s Renaissance motto: “What you respect, recognize, reward, and reinforce is what gets accomplished.”

Members of the Renaissance Club will be working alongside Walnut Rotarians serving pork chop sandwiches, brats and hot dogs at the Veterans’ Memorial from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Your support of Bureau Valley students and our future community leaders would be most welcome,” urged Harkness. “We look forward to a big turnout on April 23.”

‘Convoy Against Cancer’ big truck show will be May 7 in Ladd LADD — The 2016 “Convoy Against Cancer” big truck show powers back to Route 89/Main Street in Ladd on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show is intended to offer vehicle owners and enthusiasts something different while benefiting a good cause — the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

With the help of the village of Ladd, Route 89 will be re-routed for a few hours, so that the vehicles will be displayed on Main Street in Ladd. There will be plenty of room to line the street with all makes and models of new and restored, big trucks including truck cranes, fire trucks, wreckers and pickups, from all over the North Central Illinois area.

Farm tractors — new and antique — are again welcome this year according to the show’s organizer, Phil Hocking.

“We have a couple local farmers with fine collections of antique Farmall International tractors, and the people really enjoyed them,” he said. “There will be all makes and models of antique and new big trucks as well as pickup trucks, too.”

All entrants will receive a dash plaque donated by Graphic Electronics of Spring Valley. The truck registration fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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

In addition to lots of chrome and stacks, there will be entertainment for the whole family with music by D.J. Gary Swanson, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a Relay for Life team bake sale, and event T-shirts will be for sale.

Plenty of food will be available. Admission to the show is free to the public. For entry and general information, call 815-488-8245 or 815-894-2092, or email bigtruckshow@hotmail.com. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Hocking estimates roughly $44,000 has been raised over the past 13 years.

He’s hoping the weather will cooperate to help bring out young and old to this year’s truck show.

“Every dollar raised at the show will bring us a little closer to a cure for cancer,” he said.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For the most up-to-date cancer related information and to join the fight against cancer, call 800-ACS2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Logan graduation set for May 24 PRINCETON — Logan Junior High School in Princeton will hold graduation exercises on Tuesday, May 24, in Prouty Gymnasium at Princeton High School beginning at 7 p.m. The ceremony will last approximately one hour.

Certificates of promotion will be presented by Tim Smith, superintendent; Amanda Carr, principal; Judd Lusher, board president; and Ellen Ringenberg, administrative assistant. The class roll will be presented by Lynette Bima, assistant principal. Music will be performed by the Logan band and choir under the

direction of Brandon Stover and Emily Stover. Academic awards will be presented by members of the Logan faculty.

Family members, friends and the public are invited to attend. People needing handicapped seating are encouraged to arrive early as there is limited seating. The first two rows of the bleachers and the chairs behind the graduates are designated for handicapped and elderly people. No seating reservations will be taken.

Graduates should arrive at the high school at 6:30 p.m.

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Births Announced Rapp Nick and Goldie (Currie) Rapp of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Olive Goldie, born April 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Ted and Amy Lindenbusch of Lacon. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Nancy Rapp of Princeton. Maternal great-grandparents are Frank and Patricia Sanchez of Portland, Mich.

Whitfield Jaymeson Whitfield and Courtney Holler of Tiskilwa are the parents of a son, Atley Wayne, born April 8 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Aaron, 7, and Amelia, 2. Maternal grandparents are Barb and Cleve Colyott of Dover. Paternal grandparents are Barb and Jim Whitfield of Wyanet. Great-grandparents are Connie Menerey of Princeton and Virginia Williams of Dover.

Bezely Matt and Natasha (Nemeth) Bezely of Spring Valley are the parents of a son born April 7 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Struglinski Jake and Sydney (Beyer) Struglinski of Spring Valley are the parents of a son, Kale William, born April 4 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Damion, 11, and one sister, Shane, 6. Maternal grandparents are Greg Beyer, and Lori and Tony Rieger. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Barb Struglinski. Great-grandparents are Bill and Jane Struglinski of DePue, and Marian Hahn of Peru and the late Melvin Hahn.

Online birth announcement forms are available at www.bcrnews.com/forms/.

Card shower planned for Bee Martin Mildred “Bee” Martin of Noblesville, Ind., former 82-year resident of Buda, will celebrate her 96th birthday on Monday.

Bee has one daughter, Sharon (Dean) Emmerson.

She also has four grandchildren, Sarah (Brian) Cleverly, Rob (Jennifer) Emmerson, Stephanie (Brian) Dougherty and Ryan (Jessi) Emmerson; and 10 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, Lauren, Andy, Audra, Emme, Addi, Ben, Cooper and Sam. Cards may be sent to: Mildred Martin, 74 Glasgow

PERU — The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will host its annual garden fair and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 7, in the gymnasium at St. Bede Academy in Peru.

More than 60 varieties of herbs will be available, from common herbs like basil, rosemary and lavender, to more unusual species such as patchouli and dittany of Crete. For those new to herb gardening, herb guild members and master gardeners from Illinois Extension will be on hand with expert advice.

“We have such a great group of herb gardeners, some with decades of experience,” said longtime Herb Guild member Vicki Gensini of Granville. “Our guild members can help less experienced gardeners choose the right plants for their purposes.”

In addition to the plant sale, other vendors will be selling garden plants, pottery, jewelry, wood crafts, photography, yard art and other gardening accessories. There will also be a food booth featuring homemade baked goods, as well as food and drink for lunch.

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A family gathering will also be held.

Crossroads informational meeting on April 19 TISKILWA — An informational meeting for anyone interested in investigating Crossroads for their students in grades 7-12 will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.

Prospective students and parents will meet some of the current students and staff, view the facility, and get answers to their questions. Parents of upcoming fifth- and sixth-grade students who

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are looking to the future are welcome as well.

Crossroads is Bureau County’s only classical Christian school and offers an affordable and excellent private school experience. They are located at 400 N. Galena in Tiskilwa. For more information, visit CrossroadsHighSchool.net, call 815-646-4037 or email info@CrossroadsHighSchool.net.

Breakfast planned LAMOILLE — Team Thrive will sponsor a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, at the LaMoille Lions Club. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 5 to 10 years of age.

Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Bureau County.

PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2016 health career scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the guidance office of any high school in Bureau County, Illinois Valley Community College or Sauk Valley Community College.

An application may also be obtained from the hospital marketing department, gift shop or Perry Memorial Hospital’s website (www.perrymemorial. org).

The applicant must be from Bureau County and must be planning to attend a post-secondary accredited school in which they are pursuing a health career.

The deadline for applications is May 2. For more information, call Jeanine Dressler, Auxiliary president, at 815-876-4432.

Hope Scholarship established at IVCC OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College alumnus Amy Decker of Ottawa has established a scholarship at the college to offer hope and financial assistance to single mothers.

The Hope Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award for full- or part-time single female parents with children at home. Beginning this fall, recipients will receive $500 each semester for tuition and books.

Decker, a graphic designer and marketing assistant at MCS Advertising in Peru, graduated from IVCC’s graphic design technology program in 2013.

While at IVCC, Decker was the recipient of Foundation scholarships and vowed to one day create her own award to assist other young women who were facing the same challenges she was enduring. Today, she is raising two sons, age 15 and 12.

“I am just a single mom

Amy Decker paying it forward for the scholarships I received while attending IVCC a few years ago. My decision was prompted by Todd Volker’s ethics class assignment to write our own obituary,” Decker said.

“If it weren’t for the negative life-changing things that happened the last decade of my life, I would have missed out on a lot of positives. When I was starting this transition into single motherhood and not wanting to be disappointed, I was reminded, ‘Hope

does not disappoint.’ Hope has been my favorite word since. I have hope for brighter days, even when they are not always so bright,” she added.

IVCC Development Director Fran Brolley said, “Amy is a remarkable, hard-working and giving individual. Her award will offer significant help to single mothers who face many obstacles.”

For information about establishing an IVCC Foundation scholarship, call Brolley at 815- 224-0466.

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Saturday, April 16, 2016 • 9 The Rollie — The Rollie Morris Invite at Hall High School will start at 10 a.m. Saturday.

See page 11 for meet records.

IVCC basketball

Busy week on Hilltop IVCC lands hoops recruits from St. Bede, PC and Decatur

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

OGLESBY — The IVCC basketball coaches have had a busy week.

Women’s coach Tom Ptak landed two recruits at St. Bede Thursday, April 14, signing academy seniors Hanna Bima and Julia Pohar.

The IVCC men’s program and coach Chris Herman landed Putnam County’s Alec Veverka as well as Keymonta Johnson and Dallas McClain

from Decatur MacArthur this week.

Herman will be gaining the services of St. Bede big man Andrew Pyzka Monday.

Bima, who will also play volleyball for IVCC, said she really liked the community feel at IVCC and the coaching staff made the decision very easy.

“Everyone is very helpful and kind on campus and that immediately drew me in. I also really liked the idea of getting to be home for two more years and not having to pick

between volleyball or basketball also appealed to me,” she said. “Going to IV allows me to continue my athletic careers for both sports, which is something I’m extremely grateful for as I would not have been able to decide between them.”

Bima said she’s excited to be able to get back on the court with her partner in crime, Pohar, and “looking forward to play with the other great area talents of the Illinois Valley.”

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St. Bede seniors Hanna Bima and Julia Pohar (center) sign to play basketball for IVCC. They are joined by their mothers, Lynette Bima (front left) and Jill Pohar, Pohar’s brother, Joe, and their fathers, Bob Bima (back left) and John Pohar (back right). Also pictured are SBA assistant coach Stephanie Kaufman, IVCC coach Tom Ptak and SBA coach/AD Tom McGunnigal.

Track roundup

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A-L sweeps Amboy Invite

Lady Lions follow their leader

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The Amboy-LaMoille girls’ and boys’ track teams captured top honors in their own Amboy Invitational Thursday, April 14.

The Lady Clippers used a sweep of the relays to beat out Polo-Forreston 159137 to take the girls’ crown.

The Lady Clippers’ efforts in 4x100 (51.80), 4x200 (1:51.24), 4x400 (4:45.60) and 4x800 (11:17.7) all netted first-place finishes.

Also for Amboy-LaMoille, Katelynn Pankhurst won the long jump (15-3) and triple jump (32-6.5); Erika Zimmerlein won the 100 (12.37); Megan Grady won the 800 (2:39.12); and Erin Hosto won the 1600 (5:51).

The Ohio girls finished fifth (32) of seven teams.

Ohio sophomore Lexi Loftus won the 100 hurdles in 17.56.

The Amboy-LaMoille boys racked up 164 points to top runner-up Somonauk (110).

Track Page 10 LaMoille-Ohio’s Karli Forbes slides safely into home during the fourth inning of Thursday’s game at LaMoille.

Indian Creek won 17-4.

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Race to the finish LaMoille’s Emma Lundquist and Princeton Logan’s Kylie Ebener race to the finish in a relay Thursday at Princeton High School. It was the Lions’ first meet of the season.

Rae Schultz is the one and only senior on the LaMoille-Ohio softball team, and she takes her task as a team leader to heart.

She leads the teams in drills and can often be heard offering encouragement to a teammate, by saying, “Nice play” or “Good job” during a game.

The LHS senior knows the leadership role falls squarely on her shoulders.

“I always like to pep up the games. Before the games sometimes, I give them a pep talk,” she said. “I like to get overexcited about certain things, and I try to get them pepped up about it, too — just being a leader in everything I can do.”

In her senior spotlight, Schultz responded that her teammates have had the greater influence on her athletic career because “ I try to do my best (because) I don’t want to let them down.”

Schultz keeps things simple pitching in the circle.

“I usually just try to get it

Rae Schultz to the glove. It went there,” she said after the Lady Lions’ recent 14-2 conference win over Paw Paw. • Dream job: Kenny Shrimplin, a 2004 LaMoille graduate and former Lion player, is taking over the L-O baseball team this year as head coach. He succeeds Chuck Lovgren, who retired after last season, and now he’s getting to do what he’s always wanted to do.

“It’s been a dream job of mine to coach baseball at the high school level.

Getting the opportunity to

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Softball: Indian Creek 17, LaMoille-Ohio 4

Timberwolves overpower Lady Lions

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — The Lady Lions of LaMoille-Ohio were on the short end of a big stick brought to the diamond by Little Ten Conference foe Indian Creek Thursday, April 14.

Indian Creek took the old adage of scoring early and often to heart as they pushed at least one run across the plate in each of their five plate appearances during the shortened-game as the 10-run rule

went into effect with a 17-4 win over the Lady Lions.

“Errors can doom a team and soon as we can eliminate those hiccups and we start committing less errors games will be more competitive. Indian Creek is a talented team but shouldn’t have beaten us as bad as they did. We need to work on the little stuff and when we get the little stuff down that should help us in the future,” L-O coach David Bobee said.

The Lady Lions trailed 7-0 going

into the bottom of the fourth inning and only had two hits before L-O batters strung together four singles together for a total of four runs.

Half of those runs came off of a swinging bunt single by sophomore Melanie Chasteen to plate two runs during the L-O rally that cut the Lady Timberwolves lead to 7-4.

“That fourth inning should have kept us in the game, but our team is young and we came out into

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Senior Spotlight Levi Bates • Princeton High School Date/place of birth: April 28, 1998, Princeton, lll.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Parents - Joe and Jody; Sisters - Mollie and Katie.

Sports: Football, baseball and basketball.

Favorite sport and why: Football, there is no better feeling than being out under the lights on a Friday night with your closest friends.

Favorite food and where to get it: Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden.

Likes: Warm weather, food and being with friends.

Dislikes: Snow, school, annoying people.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My dad, because he started me at a young age and kept me active, and he made me do it until I got it right.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom, because she made me strive to be my best, and was always there for me.

Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Jennifer Aniston.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Michael Jordan, because he was the greatest of all time; Jackie Robinson, because he is the most important baseball player of all time; and Kris Bryant, because he is going to win the 2016 World Series.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Mom to cook me food.

The last song I listened to: “Roses” by the Chainsmokers.

People would be surprised

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to know: I have lived in the same house my whole life.

I stay home to watch: March Madness.

The last song I listened to: Listen to really loud music.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Jack (Bays), because the things he says are so dumb that it is actually funny.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was quiet, but he definitely knew what he was doing.

Most embarrassing moment: Last year during baseball, I hit two doubles and missed first base on both of them, and I got called out.

Most unforgettable moment: The whole 2015 football season.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Beat Michael Jordan in a game of 1 on 1.

What I would like to do in life: Go to college, get a very good job and raise a family.

Three words that best describe myself: Quiet, happy and athletic.

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the field and made some mistakes that compounded into a big inning for them,” Bobee said. “We’ll use it as a learning experience to show them what they did right and what they need to do the next time to keep that momentum swinging in their direction.”

What spark the Lions showed during their four run rally was quickly extinguished the next inning as the seven of the first eight Timberwolves to step into the batter’s box also crossed the plate to spark a 10-run inning that sealed the deal for a 17-4 Timberwolves victory.

The Lady Lions had eight hits on the day, four of which came in the big four-run fourth inning, but they only one of the extra base variety that came off of the bat of junior center- fielder Riley

Area roundup

By Kevin Hieronymus

LaMoille-Ohio freshmen Allie Carlson gets her rips in Thursday at LaMoille against Indian Creek.

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The Hall Red Devils scored twice in the top of the first inning and added single runs in four of the final innings to post a 6-1 victory Thursday, at Amboy.

Alec Jones went the distance, allowing eight hits, one earned run with two strike outs.

Cam McDonald, Jake Merkel, Jimmy DeAngelo each had two hits. Merkel, Adam Sangston (1-2), Drew Pullam and Brennen Yuvan each collected RBIs. Hall 4, Somonauk 0: The Red Devils scored all four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning Wednesday at Kirby Park. The Red Devils pitching, headed by starter and winning pitcher Merkel made it stand up for a nonconference win.

Brant Vanaman stroked a two-run single in the fourth with DeAngelo adding a RBI single.

Merkel went four innings for the winning, scattering three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts, Ty Rybarczyk (1.2 innings) and Sangston (1.1) completed the shutout.

St. Bede 17, Newman 4: The Bruins rapped out 14 hits to beat Newman 17-4 Thursday. It was the Bruins’ second win over the Comets this week with Monday’s 13-2 victory counting in Three Rivers Conference play.

Braidy Shipp led the Bruins’ hit parade with two triples and four RBIs. Josh Sapp (3 RBI) and Nick Plankenhorn (2 RBI) each tripled.

Winning pitcher Nate Bartley scattered six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.

Boys tennis Princeton 9, Peoria 0: The Tigers swept the Lions Thursday in Peoria.

Colby Robbins gave the Tigers a 6-0, 6-0 whitewash at No. 1 singles as did Ryan Frank at No. 4. In other singles play, PHS winners were P.D. McKeown (6-3, 6-1), Alex Schlesinger (6-0, 6-2) and Jayden Pinter.

Schlesinger and Frank also posted a 6-0 6-0 win at No. 1 doubles. They were backed by Jake Farraher and Luke Schultz (6-0, 6-4) and Nolan Frank and Pinter (6-0, 6-1).

The PHS JV won 3-0 behind Jacob Gleason (10-2) and the doubles of Kyle Kinnamon and Gleason (10-1) and Tyler Hammit and Doran Piper (10-0).

Softball Amboy 4, Hall 0: Bailee Highbarger shut the Lady Devils out on five hits and 10 strikeouts Thursday at Amboy, including a double by Rena Barroso.

Track From Page 9 Johnson in the fifth inning.

“We have to start getting the bats going sooner.

We’re a young team so we play more of a defensive game than I’d like,” Bobee said. “We need to be more assertive than we are but that will come with experience.”

Johnson led the Lions with a 2-for-3 effort including a double and RBI. “If we want to be successful, we need to play aggressive softball. When we get momentum, we need to go on the offensive and we need to come out right away with our bats while playing error free ball in the field,” Bobee said. “Once we start playing with confidence, pick each other up and are just comfortable on the field, we’ll start clicking a little better and we’ll play better softball as the year progresses.”

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The Clippers got a pair of wins from Romeo Blackburn, who took the 1600 (4:56) and 3200 (10:34); Koty Conder-

BCR photo/Hal Adkins

Dominic Moore jumps to make the catch at second base, backed by teammate Luke Lovgren as an Indian Creek runner steals a base Thursday at LaMoille. The visiting Timberwolves won 12-2 in five innings.

Highbarger helped herself with two hits, including a double and two RBIs. Barroso took the loss in the circle, allowing six hits and a walk with eight strikeouts.

Somonauk 4, Hall 2: The Lady Devils fell to Bobcats in nonconference play at Spring Valley Wednesday. The visiting Bobcats scored twice in the first and fourth innings to take a 4-0 lead. Hall (6-5) answered with two in the home half on a two-run double off the bat of Rena Barroso, but could not draw any closer.

“The girls competed well against a good Somonauk team. We had our chances with the middle of our line-

up and couldn’t come through,” Hall coach Brian Holman said.

L-P 10, St. Bede 2: The Lady Cavs broke open the game Wednesday at Veterans’ Park in Peru with six runs in the fourth inning. They added four more runs in the sixth, including a tworun homer by Quincie Weber to coast to the win over their crosstown rivals.

Maggie Sons put the Lady Bruins ahead early with a RBI single in the first inning, but then St. Bede left the bases loaded.

• St. Bede came back Thursday to defeat Newman 13-3 at home.

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man won the 300 hurdles (44.15); Tyler Perry won the discus (115-8); and Josh Gross won the long jump (20-1.25).

• The Amboy-LaMoille boys also competed in Tuesday’s Fulton Relays.

The Clippers gained second-place finishes in the distance medley (10:19)

with Thomas Stamberger, Josh Gross, Thomas Molln and James Blackburn and in the 4x100 hurdle shuttle (1:11.58) of Travis Eames, Caleb Sarff, Conderman and Maison Kennedy.

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BCR spring records series

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The BCR starts up its spring record series, looking at Saturday’s Rollie Morris Invite at Hal.

Rollie Morris Invite

GIRLS RECORDS Shot put — 38-11, Amber Ruter, Princeton, 2010 Discus — 120-3, Madison Lebahn, Bureau Valley, 2006 High jump — 5-7, Tess Holland, Fieldcrest, 2014 Long jump — 17-2 1/4, Jakenna Gilbert, Rock Falls, 2004 Triple jump — 36-1, Kendall Rush, Hal, 2008 Pole vault — 10-0, Alyssa Donner, Princeton, 2009

— 10-0, Madi Quinn, Hal, 2015 100 HH — 15.28, Lindsay Homfeldt, Marquette, 2004 300 LH — 46.91, Ashley Keaschall, Rock Falls, 2005 100 — 12.49, Ashly Lowdermilk, Princeton, 2004 200 — 25.62, Brittany Lowdermilk, Princeton, 2008 400 — 59.09, Alisa Baron, Bureau Valley, 2008 800 — 2:21.26, Zoe Mead, Princeton, 2014 1600 — 5:25.59, Regan Weidner, Bureau Valley, 2012 3200 — 11:13.51, Rebekah Faber, Princeton, 2003 4x100 relay — 50.82, Aurora Christian, 2015 4x200 relay — 1:48.38, Aurora Christian, 2015 4x400 relay — 4:12.06, Henry/Midland, 2014 4x800 relay — 10:15.64 Princeton, 2012 800 medley — 1:55.45 Putnam County, 2005 (medley is no longer held) BOYS RECORDS Shot put — 54-11, Adam Weidner, Bureau Valley, 2012 Discus — 158-8, Jonah Walker, Aurora Christian, 2104 High jump — 6-6, D.J. Glynn, Hall 1999; Jose Oquendo, Rock Falls, 2002 Long jump — 21-4 1/2, Nick Hanck, Hall, 2000 Triple jump — 43-9, Nick Hanck, Hall, 2000 Pole vault — 15-6, Logan Pflibsen, Streator, 2010 110 HH — 15.35, Tyler Woods, Mendota, 2009 300 IH — 40.66 Dawson White, Fieldcrest, 2014 100 — 10.69, D.J. Glynn, Hall, 1998 200 — 21.8, Walter Moton, Streator, 2004 400 — 50.29, Chris Safranski, St. Bede, 2003 800 — 1:58.65, Jason Bill, Bureau Valley, 2002 1600 — 4:32.08, Michael Grieve, Bureau Valley, 2005 3200 — 9:44.79, Jon Richards, Streator, 2009 4x100 relay — 44.50, Mendota, 2009 4x200 relay — 1:33.14, St. Bede, 1998 4x400 relay — 3:29.16, Aurora Christian, 2012 4x800 relay — 8:28.33, Mendota, 2009 Visit www.bcrnews.com/sports for Princeton Invite records and see Tuesday’s BCR.

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Collyn Walters (above) makes the turn in a relay for Princeton Logan Thursday at PHS. He teamed with Noah Hoffman, Ronde Worrels and Connor Workman for a school record 50.69 in the 4x100. Malden’s Autumn Joiner (below right) is a study of concentration awaiting the starter’s gun while Logan’s Dylan Gross (below left) takes the handoff from teammate Mason Goodrum.

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Pohar chose IVCC because after looking at bigger universities, she realized she wasn’t ready to go away for school nor give up her basketball.

“I have loved basketball for so long and IV presents the opportunity to continue playing,” she said. “Coach (Tom) McGunnigal told me at the beginning of the season that coach Ptak was looking at me and at that point I was still thinking about going away. He (McGunnigal) kept pushing me to continue to better my game to get to that level of play and I think by the end of the season I reached that level that I worked so hard so I realized I couldn’t let the game go yet and I chose IV.” Ptak said it’s a plus to the program when it can stay in the district and recruit talented basketball players.

“It helps because of familiarity with their family, coach and being able to see then play,” he said. “We at IVCC not only want good athletes on the court but great athletes off the court, with Hanna and Julia I feel we have accomplished that. It also helps that they have played together for four years especially with Hanna being a post and Julia a guard. A post player knows to keep her guard happy.”

Herman is excited to bring Veverka into the Eagles’ nest.

“He is a 6-4 athletic lefty that can score, rebound, block shots and is a crafty play maker with good vision and court sense,” Herman said.

“What impressed me the most about Alec was his humble demeanor and his unselfish play on the court.”

Herman also cited similar traits with his Decatur duo.

“I know both young men are talented, but what sold me on both was that I kept hearing they were good citizens. That was the determining factor for me as a coach,” Herman said.

Johnson was the Decatur Player of the Year and was voted 3A Honorable Mention All-State by the Associated Press. He received Division I interest from Indiana State, Illinois State and Loyola.

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The Lions (2-5, 2-2) presented their new coach with his first victory April 4 over Paw Paw. Anthony Lovgren is the grandson of Chuck Lovgren.

• The Three Rivers Conference is playing a complete schedule across the board with all 14 baseball and softball teams playing one another twice this season. Only the first game counts toward conference however. If that game is canceled, then the second game becomes the conference game.

As a result, some teams have had to cancel their

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Amboy Invite Team scores: 1. Amboy 164, 2.

Somonauk 110, 3. Newman 88, 4.

Morrison 69, 5. AFC 15, 6. Ohio 12.

100- 1. Hunt (M) 11.20. 200- 1.

Hunt (M) 23.14 . 400- 1. Enders (S) 54.10. 800- 1. Ahlers (N) 2:09.54.

1,600- 1. Blackburn (A) 4:56. 3,200 - 1.

Blackburn (A) 10:34.40. 400 relay- 1.

Newman 46.93. 800 relay - 1. Newman 1:39.15. 1600 relay - 1. Somonauk 4:05.68. 3200 relay - 1. Somonauk 9:38.

110 hurdles - 1. Ericksen (N) 18.67.

300 hurdles - 1. Conderman (A) 44.15.

Discus - 1. Tyler Perry (A) 115-8. Shot put - 1. Garcia (N) 42-11. Long jump - 1.

Gross (A) 20-1.25. Triple jump - 1. Pfan (S) 39-6.5. High jump - 1. Eaton (S) 5-2.

Girls track & field

Amboy Invite Team scores: 1. Amboy 159, 2.

Polo-Forreston 137, 3. Newman 90, 4.

Morrison 54, 5. Ohio 32, 6. Somonauk 6, 7. AFC 1. 100 - 1. Zimmerlein (A) 12.37. 200 - 1. Jensen (N) 27.30. 400 - 1. Simpson (N) 1:06.20. 800- 1. Grady (A) 2:39.12. 1,600 - 1. Hosto (A) 5:51.

3,200 - 1. McKenna (N) 13:04. 400 relay - 1. Amboy 51.80. 800 relay - 1.

Amboy 1:51.24. 1600 relay - 1. Amboy 4:45.60. 3200 relay - 1. Amboy 11:17.7.

100 hurdles - 1. Loftus (O) 17:56. 300 hurdles - 1. Gorzny (PF) 54.73. Discus 1. Tegeler (M) 99-7. Shot put - 1. Tegeler (M) 29-9.25. Long jump - 1. Pankhurst

(A) 15-3. Triple jump - 1. Pankhurst (A) 32-6.5. High jump - 1. Wolf (FP) 4-8.

Junior high track & field

At Princeton 7th GRADe GIRLS: 1. Logan 104, 2.

LaSalle Lincoln 51, 3. LaMoille 39, 4.

Holy Cross 16, 5. Malden 13.

7th GRADe BOYS: 1. Logan 165, 2. LaSalle Lincoln 53, 3. Holy Cross 4, Malden 4.

8th GRADe GIRLS: 1. Logan 80, 2.

LaSalle Lincoln 58, 3. LaMoille 40, 4.

Malden 23.

8th GRADe BOYS: 1. LaSalle Lincoln 89, 2. Logan 82, 3. LaMoille 67, 4. Holy Cross 12, Malden 4.

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Baseball

At Spring Valley Somonauk 000 000 0 - 0 6 1 Hall 000 400 x - 4 6 0 WP: Merkel. LP: Johnson.

HALL: Merkel (4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K), Rybarczyk (1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB), Sangston (1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K).

Hitting: Rybarczyk (0-3), McDonald (2-3, R), Merkel (1-3, R), Sangston (1-3, R), Vanaman (1-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI), DeAngelo (1-3, SB, RBI), Resetich (0-1, RBI, SB, SAC), Pullam (0-1, SAC), Yuvan (0-3).

At St. Bede St. Bede 17, Newman 4 (5 inn) WP: Bartley (5 IP, 6 H, 4 Er, 7 K, 0 BB). SBA hitting: Shipp (4-4, 2 3B, 4 RBI), Sapp (3B, 3 RBI), Plankenhorn (3B, 2 RBI).

Triumphant tourney Sheila Heth of Princeton played lead for the Waltham Women’s Curling Team from Triumph which recently won the first event at the Women’s Bonspiel held in Stevens Point, Wis. Team members include (from left) Bonnie Campbell played third, Tammy McGinnis played second, Dawn Hess was the skip, and Heth played lead.

Other scores Indian Creek 12, LaMoille-Ohio 2 (5) L-P 4, Kaneland 3

Softball

At Spring Valley Somonauk 200 200 0 - 4 6 4 Hall 000 2000 0 - 2 6 3

PROMOTE YOUR JOB OPENINGS Call 815-875-4461 LAUNDRY AIDE Heritage Health currently has a part time opening for someone to join our laundry team. This position will be working afternoon/ evenings 3-4 shifts a week. Applicant must be a team player and have favorable references. Please apply in person.

Heritage Health Attn: Brenda Chapman 308 S. Second Street Walnut, IL 61376 www.HeritageOfCare.com

Liberty Village of Princeton Hiring Housekeeping and Dietary positions.

Looking for dedicated team players who are looking to make a positive influence in the lives of our residents.

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second meeting to get in a previously canceled conference game in with a different opponent. Such was the case Thursday when Kewanee dropped its games with Princeton in order to make up a conference game with Rockridge.

• On deck: the Hall Lady Devils have joined the “Swing for a Cure” Softball Tournament at Seneca Saturday, April 16. While they have been slumping of late, second-year coach Brian Holman is looking for them to get things turned around soon.

Hall will play three games, facing the host Irish at 9 a.m., Putnam County at 1:30 p.m. and Somonauk in the nightcap at 4:30 p.m. PC also has games vs. Somonauk at 10:30 a.m. and Seneca at 3 p.m.

Putnam County is putting on the Wooden Bat Tournament on April 29-30.

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Heritage Health of Walnut is looking for part time Day Cooks that would be working approximately 22 hours/week. This person will also train for fill-in Aide. Hours range between 5:00am and 7:30pm including weekends and holidays. Sanitation license and previous cooking experience in a restaurant or banquet setting is preferred. Applicant must be able to pass a Background check, Drug screening, Physical, and Finger Printing. Please apply online, in person, or send resume to:

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Great Dane Trailers has an immediate opening for a

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The Quality Manager’s primary function will be to direct and manage the quality assurance activities for the facility, insuring that the production of semi-trailers is consistent with established quality standards.

The Ideal candidate will: • Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished trailers and sub-assemblies.

• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.

• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.

• Design and implement quality control training programs.

• Compile quality reports for dissemination and review.

• Directly supervise Quality Inspectors. Ability to coach, train, lead and hold people accountable is necessary in order to be successful.

The Quality Manager is expected to have an active presence on the manufacturing floor. There is frequent standing, stooping, walking and climbing. Four – five years related experience is required for this position.

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Bureau County Administrator Position The Bureau County Board is seeking a County Administrator with salary to range from, $65,000 to $75,000 DOQ , plus excellent benefits. Employment Agreement will be offered.

Bureau County (Illinois): Population 34,000. FY15 Budget $17 million. FTE 120.

The successful candidate will plan, develop, present and recommend policies and programs to the County Board for their consideration. Serves as county’s representative in all collective bargaining agreements and is responsible for the preparation of the annual and multi year budgets. Oversees HRC activities including insurance, job classifications and pay scale.

They will work under the general direction of the County Board.

Applicants are required to have a Public Administration degree or equivalent of three to five years progressive experience and a MPA is preferred. Past experience must show performance and proficiency in areas including: building consensus, experience with grant writing and administration.

Send Resume and References by April 29, 2016

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Other area scores St. Bede 13, Newman 3 Indian Creek 17, LaMoille-Ohio 4 L-P 12, Rochelle 1 Putnam County 10, RBlW 6

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

Please apply in person or send resume to:

We offer a competitive salary with exceptional benefits package. Interested candidates should submit resume and salary history to llempke@greatdanetrailers.com or mail to:

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HALL: Pikula (L, 4-5, 7 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB). Barroso (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI).

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Send to: Keith Cain Bureau County Administrator Committee 1115 Autumn Ridge Ct Princeton, Il 61356 E mail: kjcain@ivnet.com

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228 • Help Wanted

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR POSITION This job requires afternoon through evening position assisting in equipment maintenance and custodial activities. Some weekend work as needed.

Experience with pool equipment, exercise equipment, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems preferred. High school diploma required with past work references. Interested person needs to be self motivated and enjoy working with people.

Good benefit package.

Send resume to: Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356 NO PHONE CALLS

The Regional Office of Education for Bureau, Henry and Stark Counties will accept resumes for: Full-time SECRETARY/ LICENSURE SPECIALIST Applicant must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, clerical, phone & computer skills.

Must have the ability to manage new and multiple tasks while working in a professional environment.

The employee is responsible for all aspects of the Illinois teacher licensure process and renewal of existing licenses, as well as duties assigned by the Regional Superintendent.

Responsible for becoming knowledgeable of current laws & pending legislation regarding licensure, while following protocols set by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Please submit cover letter and resume by April 29, 2016 to: Angie Zarvell, Regional Office of Education, 107 S. State Street, Atkinson, Illinois 61235

FULL-TIME TEMP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPORARY HELP WANTED in agricultural office.

Salary range $12.33-$15.49 per hour.

Applications available Monday-Friday, 8:00am4:30pm at the MarshallPutnam County FSA Office located at 1511 University Court, Henry, IL. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply.

This vacancy announcement closes May 2, 2016 and applications must be received by that date.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

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230 • Work Wanted

ACCOUNTANT Mid-sized US division of Italian industrial products manufacturer seeks experienced Accountant.

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

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP products is a huge plus. Competitive pay and benefits package commensurate with experience. To apply email: bradleyr@ italvibrasusa.com TEMPORARY OFFICE POSITION. Office position open through September/October 2016. Please send resume & letter of interest to: PO Box 677, Walnut, IL 61376

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858 • Homes for Rent

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

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nance will be taken at a meeting to be held at the Township Hall at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Carole A Yandel, Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 16, 2016.

of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as C & C Clearing located at 830 Mayfair Dr., Princeton, IL 61356.

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

N. Epperson Road, Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

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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.

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Call 815-878-3084 PRINCETON 2 bedroom $575 per month. Laundry. No pets or smoking. Deposit & lease. 815-866-6192 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 2 bath, like new apartments.

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

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2 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT $300/$320 a month.

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Wyanet Township, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 116 N. Locust St., Wyanet, Il from and after 8:00 o’clock a.m., and April 13, 2016.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 8:15 o’clock, p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Township Hall in this Wyanet Township and that final hearing and action on this ordi-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Wyanet Township, Bureau County, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 116 N. Locust St., Wyanet, Il from and after 8:00 o’clock a.m., and April 13, 2016.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 8:15 o’clock, p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Township Hall in this Wyanet Township and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at the Township Hall at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2016.

Carole A. Yandel, Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 16, 2016.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office

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

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 6, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Garcia’s Lawn Care located at 1327 St. Paul St, PO Box 984, DePue, IL 61322.

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

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

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 13, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Hawkeye Arms located at 1025

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BEST Business Services Manager Dianna Schuler (left), Oak State Products Accounting Manager Tera Armstrong and Oak State Human Resources Manager T.J. Nelson were among the dozens of employers at IVCC’s 2015 Job Fair.

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IVCC Job Fair is April 21

OGLESBY — More than 50 employers are expected to be on hand for Illinois Valley Community College’s 25th annual job fair, “Discover the Silver Lining in Your Career,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 21, in the gym. The IVCC Career Services-sponsored fair is open to all job-seekers and is free to attend.

With employers meeting and possibly interviewing job-seekers on-the-spot, attendees should dress in professional attire and have at least 10 copies of their resume to give to employers. They should

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also be prepared to communicate reasons why they are the right person for the job.

Career Services specialist Susan Monroe said, “We’re excited to coordinate this opportunity for job-seekers to meet face-to-face with employers who are seeking excellent candidates for their companies. Job-seekers shouldn’t pass up this opportunity to visit 50 employers all in one spot.”

For information, visit www.ivcc.edu/cs or call Career Services at 815-224-0502.

Illinois Farm Bureau created “Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow” (ALOT), an agricultural leadership development program designed to give participants a head start on tackling tomorrow’s responsibilities.

Seventeen IFB members representing 10 counties have successfully completed the 37th ALOT program.

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Planting corn in colder weather The first day of spring has come and gone. We are officially in the middle of what can be called a typical Midwest early spring — where outside temperatures might get above 50 degrees in early April, and on a sunny day, one may be able to peel off the sweatshirt layer to enjoy the warm weather for a while.

Spring will eventually arrive, and soon enough we will be complaining about the heat and humidity of the dog days of summer.

With the cold and damp weather we are currently having, one might believe the soil temperatures are colder this year than last year. I was one to agree, but after looking at soil temperatures from Illinois State Water Survey, we are not that far off as one might

think. For instance, 4-inch soil temperatures taken at 10 a.m. on April 6 averaged 43 degrees throughout Northern Illinois. A year ago Northern Illinois averaged 45 degrees.

Before we all know it, the temperatures will continue to improve, and the decision to start planting will be much easier to make.

Timing of when a corn crop was planted is critical. It can help define if it was a good crop year or an excellent crop year. Just take last year for example. The earlier planted corn generally had a higher bushel per acre average when compared to the corn acres which were planted after the rain events in early May. Every year is different in what date to start planting will give the best yield at harvest. By having a broad planting window,

Matt Denton COMMENTARY this will help spread out the risk of a decision being a bad one and bring greater returns on investment in the long run.

Now, if you want to plant your corn early, but the soil is cold, what can you do to help lower your risk of planting into colder soils? Under cold conditions, your seeds are under attack. If you do not give them a helping hand, our advice is to wait and let the weather warm up. If you are going to be planting into colder soils, please consider a few additional items to help the young corn plant achieve its full potential.

First, we recommend using a low salt pop-up fertilizer because there will be limited nutrient availability to the plant.

Pairing the fertilizer with a biological like QuickRoots will also give corn plants an early boost. The biological will help to improve the corn plant’s uptake of crucial nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Second, insecticide would prove to be a wise investment since early planting leaves more time for bugs to feed on the seed and young seedling before it gets big. Third, an in-furrow treatment of fungicide at a low rate is often a good choice. Brian and Darren Hefty of Ag PhD have seen Headline fungicide in-furrow pay off pretty well when planting into cold soils on their farm. They attribute the success of in-furrow fungicide because seeds and young seedlings are

likely to catch diseases in early, cold soils. By taking these additional steps, you are helping the corn plant achieve maximum germination, good early growth and result in achieving high yields. Just because it is cold, that does not mean you can’t plant if you help your crop along.

These just are our recommendations. I would encourage you to have conversations with your agronomist concerning your farming operation and how to get the most out of your crop this growing season.

Please have a safe spring and keep an eye out for slower moving vehicles.

Matt Denton is a sales agronomist for Hefty Seed Company – Princeton. He can be reached at matt.denton@ heftyseed.com.

Wasilewski qualifies for conference Lou Wasilewski will join more than 200 of his fellow representatives at the Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA) national conference in Boca Raton, Fla., April 27-30, at the Boca Raton Resort.

The theme for this year’s event is “Celebrate the

Culture – Mind, Body and Soul of ICA.” It will include workshops and educational sessions on unique client reviews, asset allocation building blocks, cyber security, upcoming Department of Labor initiatives, and advisor-led panels discussing what is

working in their offices.

The event will also include keynote presentations by Dr. Beck Weathers, a survivor of the infamous ’96 Everest expedition; Mike Roby, who will present on “The Touchstones of Tradition: How Basic Principles Form a Winning Cul-

ture”; and Dr. Barry Asmus on “America’s Economic Future: Challenges and Opportunities.”

The event will feature a 5K Fun Run which annually raises money for several charities. This year, money raised will be donated to Boca Helping

Hands, an organization that provides food for those in need, including homebound and elderly individuals, and resources for people in crisis situations (e.g. eviction, utility cancellation, prescription medicine).In 2015, ICA and its representa-

tives contributed more than $12,000 across eight local charities through the monies raised at the Fun Run. Wasilewski is located at North Central Investment Services in Ladd at 110 N. Main Ave. and can be reached at 815-894-2386.

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