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Filling the Third Ward seat Marini makes suggestion to council

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini has announced his selection to fill the open Third Ward alderman seat on the council.

Marini introduced Spring Valley resident Deb Baltikauski at Monday’s meeting. Marini said after thinking long and hard about the open position, he felt the council — which is currently made up of seven men — could use the prospective of a lady.

“This would enhance the council,” he said.

“We all know women look at things differently than men. I think that outlook can be beneficial to our decisions and the people of Spring Valley.”

The council will vote at the next meeting on whether or not to seat Baltikauski. If seated, she

will fill the position until the next election in April 2015. Baltikauski will then have to run for the position if she wishes to keep her seat.

Update on west interceptor project Alderman Dan McFadden asked Spring Valley

City Engineer Larry Good for an update on the west sewer interceptor project, where the city is building a road to the interceptor in order to better maintain its services.

Good reported on the lack of communication with Homer Tree Service, the company hired to complete the tree removal por-

tion of the project. There are still a list of items the company is expected to finish, Good said.

“We’re in the process of sending another letter out and contacting the city attorney to try to get attention from someone,” he said.

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Revitalizing DePue NCICG works with village

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — DePue residents had the opportunity to attend an open house meeting at City Hall on Tuesday to view the first copy of the comprehensive plan completed by North Central Illinois Council of Governments.

Village officials and community members have been working with representatives from NCICG since the end of last summer to develop the map-like plan that provides guidelines and ideas on how to better improve the village.

Kendall Cramer, community development coordinator of NCICG, reviewed the highlights of the plan. He pointed out that most of the planning revolved around DePue’s lake and parks.

“The majority of the feedback we got back from community surveys and interviews with residents showed that the future of the town is dependent on saving the lake and revitalizing it,” he explained. “The message is the lake has always been important to the community, so we’re trying to make it better for the people.”

NCICG put most of its focus into Lake DePue, Lake Park and Memorial Park.

Some of the ideas they came up with included installing an observation and fishing pier on

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LaMoille School District staff Carol Darveau (left) shows students some of the upgrades in technology and furniture at LaMoille High School during Tuesday evening’s open house and town hall meeting at the high school. The 90-minute meeting included a tour classrooms and a presentation by Superintendent Ricardo Espinoza on recent accomplishments and future goals for the district.

LaMoille community gets school update

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — Recent accomplishments and future goals were on the agenda at Tuesday evening’s open house and town hall meeting for the LaMoille Community Unit School District.

Held at LaMoille High School, Tuesday’s community meeting was attended by about 40 people, including several staff and members of the LaMoille School Board.

After a welcome by board President Mary Taylor, Superintendent Ricardo Espinoza led the group through a power point presentation which updated the audience on

things like the school’s new website, technology projects and new furniture, safety measures and emergency crisis plans, and the formation of a new strategic planning committee.

Espinoza said the school district has a new “robust” website, www.lamoilleschools. org, which includes a lot of timely information for the students and their families, the staff and the school board. Parents can communicate with the teachers through the website. Board members now get their meeting packets, which are traditionally about 100 pages long, online, saving the district a lot in paper costs, the superintendent said.

In the area of curriculum, Espinoza said the school has implemented a new academic progress testing which is done online at the beginning and end of the year to measure the individual student’s progress in reading, math and language arts, with the information used to develop work throughout the school year. The new Achieve 3000 program increases reading growth by using non-fiction reading, specifically newspaper articles, with the program geared at all grade levels. The Title 1 reading and the Title 1 math programs have been revamped; Espinoza noted LaMoille is one of two area schools to have a Title 1 math program.

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Helping the Easter bunny Princeton High School Student Council members Fran Bowman (left) and Ann Sims help with a Student Council outreach Tuesday afternoon to stuff hundreds of plastic eggs with candy in preparation for Saturday’s annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Princeton Optimist Club. Among those helping with Tuesday’s undertaking were Student Council sponsor Tameran Polowy and Optimist members Bob Byrne and Dick Volker. The annual Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Park and the courthouse lawn on South Main Street.

Spring Valley From Page 1 If the city doesn’t hear back from the company, Good said they will figure how much work will have to be deducted from their final payment.

Regulating the new LED signs McFadden reported on discussion held at the most recent Legislative Committee meeting, in which aldermen discussed ways to better regulate the new LED business signs. It was

LaMoille From Page 1 Teacher training and development is also an important part to the overall curriculum program, Espinoza said.

A lot of staff development has been geared to the new Common Core Standards assessment program. Laptops have been provided for

mentioned that complaints are still being heard about the newest signs, which were installed on Dakota Street earlier this month.

“I don’t think we can do anything about the existing (signs), but we’re trying to establish something for future signs because there’s going to be more coming,” McFadden said.

Right now, the committee is looking into other cities’ ordinances regarding LED signs for ideas to help better regulate the issue.

Alderman Chuck Hansen gave a brief update on the most recent Streets and Alleys Committee meeting. Aldermen were asked to select a street in their ward that needed the most repairs for this year’s street program.

Hansen expressed his frustrations with having the lack of funds for street repairs, especially since this year’s need may be greater following the harsh winter weather conditions.

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As another component of learning and curriculum, the district has also gotten new furniture at all three buildings. Other upgrades include commercial whiteboards for classrooms, a new stove and convection oven for the high school, and a new press box, which was done in partnership with the

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As far as school safety, Espinoza said the district has been working with area First Responders to help the district with its Emergency Crisis Response Plan. Emergency bags are now placed in each classroom. New maps for all buildings have been completed. The district is looking into getting security cam-

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this since 1993, and I want to say we had more money back then to do the streets than we have now,” he said.

Marini agreed, and said that’s why the city pushed for the sales tax increase in the last election. The money collected from the tax would have helped fund street repairs.

“People think their property taxes go towards it, and it doesn’t,” Hansen said.

Marini wants to put the referendum question on the ballot again in next election, in hopes

residents will rethink the need and vote yes for a sales tax increase.

eras, as well as a phone system for classrooms and keyless entry system.

Looking at resources for the district, Espinoza said the district was approved for a $500,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bond loan, at 0 percent interest. The district has also gotten a technology loan from Illinois State Board of Education, at a 2 percent interest rate. Inkind donations in cash, programs, discounts and professional development are also an important resource, as are rebate programs.

The LaMoille Lions Club has been a great resource to the district in the use of its building and donations to

the district in a variety of ways, he said.

Following a 30-minute tour of classrooms, Espinoza asked residents to consider volunteering for the Strategic Planning Committee which will look at three-, five- and seven-year goals for the district. The areas to be discussed are curriculum, communication and community outreach, facilities, technology and extracurricular. Forms with more information and to volunteer for the committee are available through the school office. Board of education member Kevin Anderson is chairing this committee.

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City clean-up day Economic Development Director Debb Ladgenski announced the annual Spring Valley Booster Club’s citywide clean-up day will be on April 26. Anyone is welcome to join in on helping to clean up trash around local parks and other parts of the city.

The cleanup begins at 9 a.m.

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City clerk’s office is closed Friday — In observance of Good Friday, the Spring Valley City Clerk’s office will be closed all day Friday.

There will no be change in the garbage schedule. Any questions may be directed to the city clerk’s office at 815-664-4221.

Buda says OK to 5K Proceeds will be used for a Bureau Valley motivational speaker

es that can have their names placed on the backs of event T-shirts.

The group will also host a concert on June 20.

Buda Village Superintendent Duane Roberts will be the announcer for the race. The group is also looking for volunteers to help with the water station at the finish line, registration, water and food distribution along the route, clean up, mile marker callers, results tabulation, tag pulling, T-shirt sales and walkers to remove debris from the route. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. with the race set to commence at 9 a.m.

Fruits and mini-muffins will be available to participants. Pets on leashes will be permitted to walk with their owners.

Information on the speaker can be found at www.takethedirtroad. com. Buckman may be contacted at 815-9156920 for further details and to volunteer.

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In other village news:

By Andrew Fisher news@bcrnews.com

BUDA — At Monday night’s meeting, the Buda Village board gave the go ahead for a Bureau Valley Paws 5K walk/run fundraiser through village streets on June 14.

Buda will allow several streets in the village to be blocked off to traffic for the event. The village also approved a $250 donation to the event and the use of the rescue unit if necessary. The date of the walk/run is also the same day as the annual More on 34 citywide yard sale event.

At the meeting Trudi Buckman and Sydney Young, both of Bureau Valley School, presented information on planning for the fundraiser. Buckman is a paraprofessional

• Village Superintendent Duane Roberts said a high voltage electrical surge caused by a severe lightning storm on April 5 roasted the water pump control panel and other electronics in the water pumping facility. The control system will need a new processor. Roberts said the existing system is 20 years old and needs to be replaced anyway.

• The board gave Police Chief Brent DeVenney permission to tow cars parked in the 300 block of North Depot and to put no parking signs up in the area too. The road isn’t wide enough to handle parking on both sides of the street.

• The board approved the use of appropriate motor vehicle taxes to help pave local roads.

• A motion was approved to renew the license for the Buda bar.

Village Treasurer Virginia Bollinger said the village needs help hiding Easter eggs at 9 a.m. this Saturday. Volunteers should call the village office. at Bureau Valley School in Buda. Young is an afterschool program coordinator. The walk/run will trace through the Buda streets by participants who will raise funds to help defray expenses for a motivational speaker.

The speaker will be Michael Tetrick. He will make presentations to all

grade levels of the Bureau Valley Schools on the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Buckman’s team is trying to raise $3,000 to defray expenses for the presenter.

In addition to funds raised from registration fees for the walk/run, the group will accept donations from local business-

Wyanet looks at village upkeep

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

WYANET– The upkeep of village property was discussed at length during the Wyanet Village Board meeting Wednesday evening. There are issues with the cemetery, park, the sidewalk in front of Village Hall, the water tower and many streets.

Trustee Marilyn Johnson, member of the Cemetery and Park Committee, brought to the board’s attention her concerns regarding the cemetery. There are many graves in need of dirt; weeds that need to be killed; and trees that need to be trimmed.

The board is aware of the issues and does not have the manpower to get all the work completed, but the board is also looking into ways to solve the problem such as hiring a college student or having volunteers complete work.

There are also several needs at the park as well. Trustee Joe Law, also a member of the

Cemetery and Park Committee, said the park shelter is in need of a new roof, and the chimney needs tuckpointed.

The board agreed to fix the sidewalk in front of Village Hall. The township will be sharing the cost to replace the sidewalk and providing manpower.

The board is still investigating why the water tower water level meter malfunctioned earlier in the year. Village President Bruce Hand recommended the board get a quote on a secondary device, so that there is never any question about the water level.

The Streets and Sidewalk Committee will be meeting next week with village engineer Jack Kusek to evaluate the condition of the streets in the village. Trustee Jim Etheridge would like to create a road repair schedule where a number of roads are resurfaced each year.

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In other business: • The board approved the vacant village maintenance position be posted and authorized Hand to hire part-time help as needed in the interim.

Applications are being accepted at Village Hall.

• Four ordinances were approved that document the placement of signs in the city. The signs are to show the designated truck route; the streets where trucks cannot go; and no parking signs near the ball diamonds. Several other ordinances were postponed until next month.

• The purchase of new water meters was tabled again until next month. The committee is going to meet with Princeton to discuss some ideas.

• Village Police Chief Todd Marquez provided the board with his department’s monthly activity report. Marquez would like to remind residents to keep their car doors locked. Other small towns have had cars broken in to.

• CPASA and Wyanet Police Department will be collecting unused or expired medication from 9 a.m. to noon on April 26 at Village Hall.

• Marquez requested new bulletproof vests for himself and the part-time police officers. The board will receive 50 percent of the total cost back from a grant. The K-9 will qualify for a free bulletproof vest.

• LaPorte Mowing was awarded the contract for mowing of the parks and ball field.

• Liquor licenses were renewed for The Outhouse, Socks Place and the VFW. • Water hydrants are being flushed which could cause discoloration of the drinking water.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board is at 7 p.m. May 13 at Village Hall.

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PRINCETON — Starting May 1, trips outside the Bureau and Putnam County service area will be adjusted in order to increase efficiencies in the Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit system and improve customer service.

The service adjustment is being made on under utilized routes provided by the Gateway Services division of BPART, which provides approximately 78 percent of all public transportation in Bureau and Putnam counties. At this time there are no changes for the other service providers of BPART. “BPART has seen significant growth in recent years. On average, BPART provides 6,400 trips per month which is an 18 percent increase over last year. The 12 BPART vehicles operated by Gateway Services travelled more than 468,000 miles in 2013. The combination of increased rides, higher than budgeted gas prices and greater than anticipated vehicle repairs, has led to a significant budget deficit,” said Jeff Dean, president and CEO of Gateway Services Inc. “In addition, a number of new vehicles that were expected in December have not arrived. The deficit has made us reevaluate our current services,” said Dean.

“BPART has a fixed budget. There are only a certain amount of dollars that we are able to spend.”

A single bus will go to Peoria on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and it will arrive at 9 a.m. and leave at 2 p.m. Once a bus is full, BPART will be unable to sched-

ule any more riders to Peoria on that day.

Buses will also travel to Ottawa on Mondays and Fridays. There will be a single trip to Ottawa that will arrive at 9 a.m. and leave at 2 p.m. Once the bus is full, BPART will be unable to schedule any additional riders to Ottawa on that day.

Due to limited demand, trips to Sterling-Rock Falls and Dixon will no longer be provided.

“BPART is a very valuable service, and we need to take these steps to continue to provide the greatest amount of service to the public,” said Dean.

BPART is a partnership with Gateway Services in Princeton, St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, the Bureau County Senior Citizen’s Association in Princeton and the Putnam County Achievement Services in Standard.

To schedule a ride, a live dispatcher can be reached from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 877874-8813.

BPART is a demandresponse, curb-to-curb public transportation service. Unlike a route service, a rider calls the main dispatch, and a BPART driver will pick up a rider at their residence, take them to their destination, and take them back home, as long as the trip begins or ends in Bureau and Putnam counties.

Passengers may contact BPART to schedule a ride at least 24 hours in advance, and by noon the business day before a trip.

BPART operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and limited service on Saturday.

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It’s National Telecommunicators Week!

This week’s telecommunicators’ meeting at the E-911 office in Princeton was the ideal time to photograph those individuals who answer your 911 calls. Celebrating National Telecommunicators Week are Director Diana Stiles (front row, from left), Julie Dean, Jenn Hand and Heather Egler. Pictured in the back row are Stacie Shofner (from left), Dawn Porter and Dan Francisco. Absent from photo are dispatchers Joy Willstead and Marc Cain.

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Kevin Lindeman (left), economic development district director and senior planner of NCICG, talks with Kendall Cramer, community development coordinator of NCICG, about the potential future plans for DePue during Tuesday night’s open house, where residents gathered to view the first copy of the village’s comprehensive plan developed by NCICG.

DePue From Page 1 the lake; restoring the old train depot and moving it to the park to be used as a concession area with restrooms; installing a stage area within the park to utilize for community events throughout the year and redeveloping Memorial Park entirely by installing a second soccer field, a playground area, parking lot and concession stand.

“The goal would be to try to get people to DePue to see how beautiful its’ lake is and why it’s important to save it,” Cramer explained.

With DePue being a part of the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway and the American Discovery Trail, which stretches coast-to-coast, Cramer said it’s important to preserve the nature within the village, which could potentially attract visitors to the area.

A lingering issue with planning, however, is DePue’s Superfund site, which Cramer estimated covers about 950-acres of land.

“It’s all dependent

“The goal would be to try to get people to DePue to see how beautiful its’ lake is and why it’s important to save it.”

Kendall Cramer

on the level of cleanup that will be done,” he explained. “What’s the (Environmental Protection Agency) going to say? And what will be the restrictions on how to use the land after the cleanup?”

The process is going to take a lot of community support and effort, but it’s something NCICG is positive the village will get through and keep moving forward.

“The people of DePue, the mayor especially, continues to work to get it cleaned up and have communications with the responsible parties,” Cramer said. “I think definitely with this lake,

DePue could be a really cool location for people to come once they get here. We’re really trying to develop it into a space that could be recognized regionally.”

There will be a public hearing for residents to talk about the comprehensive plan at 5:30 p.m. April 28 at City Hall.

Immediately following the public hearing, the planning commissions team will meet and discuss their thoughts on the plan. Following that meeting, the village board will meet at 7 p.m. (April 28) and is expected to approve the plan.

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Residents had the opportunity to view numerous maps of DePue that showcased potential plans that could be done to help revitalize the village. The map was designed by Jeff Bergfeld, landscape architect of Bergfeld Studio, and shows possible improvements to Lake DePue, Lake Park and Memorial Park.

Water main flushing in Princeton PRINCETON — In preparation for the semiannual water main flushing, the city of Princeton Water Department has increased the chlorine level in the water.

Residents may notice a strong odor of chlorine.

If the odor is objection-

able for drinking, keep a pitcher of water in a refrigerator for drinking.

The chlorine will dissipate from the water after a few minutes.

The semi-annual, citywide water main flushing will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday

and continue for approximately two weeks. Customers may experience a strong chlorine odor, cloudy or discolored water and brief periods of low water pressure.

For more information, call the water plant at 815-879-8066.

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Our heartfelt appreciation...... from the Gelsomino family Our beloved Danny was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung, spine and brain cancer on February 6, 2012. He fought his horrific cancer with courage and dignity but sadly passed away on March 18, 2014.

During those 25 months, Danny exemplified the meaning of a positive attitude, hope, strength, love of family and friends and love for His God. All during his journey, our family was incredibly blessed by an outpouring of support, concern, love and most of all, prayers from so many people. His six month diagnosis turned into 25 months of life.

The power of prayer defined some real miracles as Danny could have died several different times. God listened to the prayers being said on his behalf and Danny did have some quality of life even though his body was ravaged with cancer.

During his eulogy at his Mass of Christian Burial, his best friend, Ron Griggs, began simply stating, Born March 21, 1969 - Died March 18, 2014. He described Danny’s life in the (dash). As he explained, it was the dash that made Danny’s life so important because of Danny’s love for his children, his parents, sister, relatives and friends. He also talked about Danny’s humor, his career at Accenture, his love of sports and the values Danny had that made him the special person he was.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who took Danny’s journey with us.....Father Jeffrey Stirniman who gave Danny and our family so much comfort; his outstanding team of doctors at Central DuPage Cancer Center; the kind people who sent cards, made visits, brought food, sent flowers, plants and gifts; called; made memorial contributions to the trust fund set up for Kasey and Nathan and to family and friends who came to the hospital to comfort us.

We’d also like to thank Julia and Keith Cain for the gorgeous floral tributes; Ron Griggs for the memorable eulogy; Chuck Brady for a special reading; Emilia Aim and Ken Plese who provided the beautiful music at the mass; the pallbearers, Dr. James Stasko, Bobby Stasko, Jim Schmitz, Steve Nelson, Jerry Gelsomino, Norm Vandermoon, Ron Griggs, Roseann Darabaris, Tim Boudreau, Robert Schoolman, Chuck Brady, Jim Ryan, Todd Benson and Tom Michel; St. Louis Council of Catholic Women and especially the set-up crew for the Celebration of Life Luncheon - Bea and Gary Coates, Jan and Steve Esme and Vicky and Ray DeMay; the women from the parish who provided the delicious food; Bob May and Dan Legner, ushers and Ian and Isaac Legner, servers. To the students and staff at St. Louis School, please know that your cards were especially appreciated.

One of Danny’s happiest memories was being last year’s recipient of the Jay Braida Memorial Golf Open. Thank you Donna Braida, Steve Nelson, Eric and Rachel Waca, Jeff and Linda Berry, Sue Garvin, Celia Gowers, Michael Robinson, Chirs Waca, Jen and Tim Forristall and Kathy and Charlie Waca. To the members of the Princeton Class of 1987 who supported Danny in so many ways, thank you so much.

During this holy Lenten season, Danny walked with Jesus and carried his own cross. And God welcomed him home to eternal life and happiness in heaven.

God bless you, Jeanie, Vince, Amy, Kasey and Nathan

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Moreno enters guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A Spring Valley man has pleaded guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 3 felony of involuntary manslaughter.

Angel E. Moreno, 20, entered a blind plea of guilty on Monday before Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei.

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, Spring Valley Police received a 911 call on Jan. 4 in reference to a man who had been shot in the leg and was not breathing. Police found Kyle W. Zinser, 23, of Spring Valley dead in the basement of a residence at 127 W. Minnesota St. After investigating, officers believed Zinser’s shotgun wound had been made several hours before medical help was sought

by Moreno.

On Jan. 10, Moreno was indicted by a Bureau County grand jury for the Class 3 felony of involuntary manslaughter. He was accused of recklessly discharging a firearm on Jan. 4 and unintentionally causing the death of Kyle Zinser.

According to the Bureau County Circuit Clerk’s website, Moreno was set to appear for a pre-trial hearing on Monday, but instead entered the blind plea of guilty to the involuntary manslaughter charge.

The judge set Moreno’s sentencing hearing for 1:15 p.m. May 21. The judge revoked Moreno’s $50,000 bond, and the Spring Valley man remains in custody in the Bureau County Jail.

Moreno faces up to five years in Illinois Department of Corrections.

Editor’s note: BCR reporter Goldie Currie assisted with background for this article.

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Meeting Minutes Bureau County Board PRINCETON — The Bureau County Board conducted the following business at its April 10 meeting at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton: • Appointed Jane Piccatto of Ladd to represent District 24 on the Bureau County Board, filling the unexpired term of board member Rob Pozzi, who died March 5 after an extended illness.

• Reappointed Robert Sprowls as a trustee to the Sheffield Fire Protection District for a three-year term; Ronald Lootens as a trustee to the Manlius Fire Protection District for a three-year term; and Dennis Faber as trustee to the LaMoille Fire Protection District for a three-year term.

• Appointed Barry Welbers as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Heard from Buildings and Grounds Committee Chairman Kristi Warren the county is working on loose end issues with the new radio/vehicular antenna/communications upgrade for the county.

A final payment of $78,000 to Starved Rock Communications will be denied until issues are revolved, Warren said.

• Unanimously approved a resolution opposing Illinois Senate Bill 3263 which would take control of wind farm projects from local counties and place the control in the hands of the state. Board members were also encouraged to contact their legislators to voice their opinions on the bill.

• Approved an ordinance as presented from Bureau County Emergency Management Agency Director Keenan Campbell for the transition of the former ESDA office to an EMA department to correlate more with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the federal EMA program.

• Approved painting and new carpet to renovate a storage area in the basement of the courthouse into the Bureau County Emergency Management Agency office, at a cost of $1,595 for the painting project and $2,240 for the flooring work.

• Heard from health department board representative Loretta Volker the Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) has hired a firm to produce a local movie on concerns dealing with prom night. The film will be shown locally and will feature area families, officials and residents, she said.

• Heard from Volker the health department is asking its landlord, Perry Memorial Hospital, to look at safety concerns within the building.

• Granted a conditional use permit to Northern Partners Co-op to build two new grain bins in LaMoille Township.

• Approved a proclamation designating April 14-18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Obituaries Althea Krapff

Elsie Merrill

OHIO, Ill. — Althea A. Krapff, 100, of Ohio, Ill., passed away Monday, April 14, 2014, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

She was born June 11, 1913, in Ohio, Ill., to Joseph Hawks and Clara (Kieffer) Hawks.

She graduated from Ohio High School in 1931. She worked at Dolan Insurance Agency for more than 25 years.

She was a ray of light in so many lives.

Althea A sweet, loving and strongly independent Krapff woman who lived for her family, friends and neighbors. A sort of super-woman in her own right, often described by others in one simple word: amazing.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, crossword puzzles, reading, music, and watching the Chicago Cubs.

She was known for her chocolate pudding cookies and caramels.

Always giving, no one left Althea’s home empty handed.

Always positive, it was impossible to be in a bad mood when she was around. Always humble, she led a simple small-town life and wouldn’t have it any other way. A shining example whose lessons will live on in all of the lives she touched. The world is a better place because she was in it.

She is survived by her daughter, Rita (Bob) Wittmer of Danvers; two sons, Walter “Pete” (Sue) Krapff of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Richard “Dick” (Barb) Krapff of Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hawks; her mother, Clara Hawks; a daughter, Janice Piper; a grandchild, Cheri Menk; two sisters, Alice Warkins and Inez Kessell; one brother, Merville “Chick” Hawks; and a good friend, Howard.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with Pastor Gene Vincent officiating. Burial will follow in the Van Orin Repose Cemetery at the Bache Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 17, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Ohio First Responders.

WALNUT — Elsie A. Merrill, 94, of Walnut, formerly of Ohio, Ill., died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home in Walnut.

Elsie was born March 7, 1920, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Lawrence) Wildman. She was united in marriage to Earl D. Merrill on Sept. 16, 1939, in Prophetstown. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2009.

Elsie helped on the farm and was a homemaker.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ohio and her grandchildren were her main focus in her life.

She is survived by her two sons, David Merrill of Dale, Texas, and Dan (Carol) Merrill of Ohio, Ill.; four grandchildren, Janet (Scott) Johnson of Ohio, Ill., Penny (Bill) Benson of Machesney Park, Cindy (Bill) Wolf of Princeton and Scott (Ana) Merrill of Somonauk; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and one brother.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Cremation rites will be accorded after visitation. Private graveside services will be held Saturday, April 26, in the Limerick Cemetery in Kasbeer with the Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of the Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Lelah Isaacson PRINCETON — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princeton passed away Friday, March 21, 2014.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, April 17, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Inurnment will be a later date.

New controls are added in Dixon

By Matt Mencarini Shaw Media Service

DIXON – In the two years since former Comptroller Rita Crundwell was arrested at City Hall, lots of changes have been made – and more are to come.

The city hired a new finance director, Paula Meyer, and its first city administrator, David Nord.

In November, residents will vote on whether to change the city’s form of government.

In the next few months, the city will get a review of its new accounting practices, a new employee handbook and a policies-andpractices manual.

Last week, Meyer, Nord and Mayor Jim Burke met with Sauk Valley Media’s Editorial Board to discuss those changes, in addition to Crundwell’s time in Dixon and the two years since her arrest.

Sikich, a Napervillebased accounting firm, will be brought in to evaluate the city’s separation of duties in the finance department, Meyer said.

“What their intention is, or what their proposal is, is they’ll come in and look at the controls that I’ve set up and make recommendations for additional controls,” she explained.

Like most municipalities and even small businesses, Dixon doesn’t have an ideal separation of duties to eliminate the chance of theft.

“With that (small) size of an office, there is no way

we will ever have appropriate separation of duties,” Meyer said. “It cannot be done. We have to spend a lot more money to do that, and that doesn’t make any financial sense. That will never happen.”

But new controls can make up for inadequate separation of duties, she said.

The city has added an employee in the finance department, since Meyer was hired in September 2012.

Five employees now work under Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson. Meyer has limited, by design, her ability to update or input information into the city’s accounting system.

Each of the five employ-

ees has a different responsibility, from inputting changes, printing and mailing checks. No single employee can individually complete the entire process, Meyer said.

And while the city no longer writes checks – another change by design – two signatures would be needed on a check if the system broke down and a written check was required.

Employee handbook Nord is working on the city’s employee handbook and policies-and-practices manual.

“We are looking not just to be reactive with these things,” Nord said.

Nord wants the city to move away from the approach “This is the way we’ve always done it,” or,

“This is the way I was told to do it,” which he has heard since he was hired in November.

“We’re putting things in writing,” Nord said. “Things as we become aware of will be part of that. Things that we could even think might happen will be put in that, as well.

“We don’t want to have to keep responding to things as they come to a head. We want to cut them off before they actually happen.”

A draft of the employee handbook could be given to the city council for review soon, Nord said, and after that is approved, he will turn his focus to the policies-and-practices manual.

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

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If it sounds too good to be true ...

“If it sounds too good to be true, then chances are it is.”

Through the years I have written numerous articles on scams, and I have often heard that too-good-tobe-true statement from Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson and Princeton Police Chief Tom Root. My mind is programmed to think scams.

So you can understand my skepticism a couple months back when I had a message on my home answering machine saying I had overpaid on a college bill for our youngest daughter.

According to the message, the college apparently was going through COMMENTARY some old accounts and discovered my overpayment and needed to verify some information before a reimbursement check could be mailed to me.

A college returning money? I think not. First of all, my daughter had graduated from that college nearly nine years ago, and they were just now discovering an overpayment? Second, my husband would have written those checks, and the phone message was directed specifically to me, not my husband. Third, what kind of additional information was needed, and why did they need it? It smelled like a scam to me.

I wasn’t even going to respond to the message at first, but the more I thought about it, the more indignant I became that someone was using the name of the university as a cover scam. So I called the university’s general office to ask about the validity of the phone numbers left on the message. I was informed that, yes indeed, the phone numbers were legitimate numbers from the university’s accounting office.

I was then transferred to the accounting office where I spoke with the lady who had left the message at my house. She said I had overpaid on a college bill and had $150 coming to me.

But like Doubting Thomas in the Bible, I still didn’t believe. I explained that my daughter graduated eight years ago. I questioned if she had the right spelling of names for me and my daughter. Yes, yes, yes, things had been checked and rechecked, and I was the one who overpaid. She just wanted to verify I still had the same mailing address and the check from the university would be cut and mailed the next day.

I verified the information. One week later, I got the check and deposited the money in our bank account.

Life goes on; and life is good; and the university door was closed ... or so I thought.

About three weeks ago, there was another message on my home answering machine, from the same lady.

Yes, it seems there had been a mistake after all and I was not the one who deserved the reimbursement check. The university needed its money back. Since she saw that I had deposited the check, I would have to write them a check for $150, the lady said. (I wondered what she thought I would have done with the reimbursement check? Keep it and frame it?)

We were in Utah at the time of the second message.

Though it certainly wasn’t the highlight of my vacation, I have to admit we all got a chuckle or two out of it.

So I now believe the money probably is not mine.

I will have to write that check and reimburse the college for the money which it had said was mine, but was not. I certainly don’t want anyone to get in any kind of trouble over the mistake.

But still, I am waiting a bit before I send out that check. After all, I could get another phone message saying that yet another mistake had been made, and I do indeed get to keep the money.

But chances are, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at dbarker@bcrnews.com.

Donna Barker

First Person Kathryn Krieger City: Princeton; currently attending college in Holland, Mich.

Where did you grow up: Princeton.

Family: Parents, David and Kami; brother, Matthew, and his wife, Maggie; and brother, Ethan, and his wife, Trina.

Pets: None.

Occupation: College student.

What is the last song you listened to: “Forever Reign” by Hillsong United.

What is the last book you read: “Love Does” by Bob Goff.

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

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just

one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Lobster, mangoes and Dr. Pepper!

What is your favorite local restaurant: Kramer’s Kitchen or Monical’s Pizza.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it?: I would pay for college, take my whole family on a vacation, donate a lot of it to church and organizations that work to end slavery, and save the rest.

People would be surprised to know that you: I was born with no enamel on my teeth.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The excellent music department at Princeton High School!

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be?: I think we could all greatly benefit by having an Arthur’s Garden Deli!

Everyone is equal here I recently had dinner with friends who happen to run a bed and breakfast, and we were discussing the fact that I was contacted by a reporter from a local newspaper asking us why we were one of the only businesses listed as gay friendly in Central Illinois.

These friends, besides being great people whose company I very much enjoy, also happen to be gay. They asked me if I was concerned about backlash because we were openly supportive of the LGBT community, and I — without hesitation — responded absolutely not.

Let me preface this discussion with stating that I grew up in Southern California in the theater community which means per capita I probably have more gay friends than most people do.

For me it was and is “the norm.”

When we started our business nine years ago, we did so with the full intention of being a business for EVERYONE. This means, I don’t care what your race, gender, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation is ... you are welcome.

My job as an innkeeper is one and one only, and that is hospitality. This means I will and do treat everyone with equal respect. I feed everyone the same, carefully

Monika Sudakov COMMENTARY prepare food filled with love and passion, provide everyone with a comfortable room to sleep in and converse casually with everyone without judgment.

This is why this question perturbed me. My friends suggested that perhaps people would choose not to stay with us because we were “gay friendly,” which is something I can’t even wrap my head around.

Upon first glance at our inn you will notice one distinct characteristic, and that is an eclectic and diverse mix of artifacts from all over the world. These items represent cultures, people, religions and ethnicities of all kind. Our view is one of inclusion, and that is simply who we are. So the notion that somehow our desire to include others would inherently exclude some seems counterintuitive.

Yet, I suspect that for some, they simply cannot get past the fact that they will be sharing a home with others who may somehow represent something they

fundamentally disagree with. And you know what? That’s fine. Out of respect to those people if it offends them that deeply than I will say that perhaps this isn’t the right place for them to stay. There are many other options for them where they will feel more comfortable, but I refuse to compromise my fundamental belief that all of us are created equal and should be treated equally.

My friends applauded my stance but I wanted to tell them I don’t deserve applause for what I think should be natural. If you are running a business that provides services to the general public, you cannot willfully exclude anyone.

It doesn’t make business sense.

People have the right to choose to either frequent your business or not, but a smart business owner shouldn’t discriminate against anyone.

So like I say, everyone is welcome here. We want them to come, relax, have a good time, eat some great food and get the opportunity to be pampered equally.

Monika Sudakov is the chef and innkeeper at the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield. She can be reached at monikaandjeff@ chestnut-inn.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 • 7 Scholarship — Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2014 health career scholarship awards. See Page 8.

Princeton Elks Lodge’s February and March Teens of the Month

Trivia night — Gateway Services will hold its trivia night beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 3. See Page 8.

Area Easter egg hunts lawn area behind the school. Any Tiskilwa child from 9 months old to the fourth

All children in the Tiskilwa community between 2 years old and the third grade are invited to an Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Allen Murphy family, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reagan Middle School playground. In case of rain, the egg hunt will take place at the bus loading area.

grade is welcome to come. Prizes will be awarded. Everyone will find eggs and receive a goody bag. In case of rain, the egg hunt will be in the school.

Sheffield The Lions Club and Knights of Columbus will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m.

Saturday at the Sheffield Homecoming Park.

Princeton The fifth annual Queen’s Easter egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m.

Saturday at the Allen Building at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. There will be four age division for children ages 0-3, ages 4-6, ages 7-9 and ages 10-12.

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Bureau County teens were honored Feb. 21 at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. February representatives are (front row, from left) Vanessa Martinez of Ohio, Lindsay Hartwig of Princeton, Ashley Keegan of Hall, Laura Rieker of LaMoille and Caleb Strom of Princeton; and (back row) Clarissa Gerrard of Hall. They are pictured with Penny Best, Elks Teen of the Month chair. Missing from the photo are Joseph Jagiella of St. Bede, Min Gyun Hwang of St. Bede, Daniel Trone of Bureau Valley and Kalie Rumbold of Bureau Valley. Rieker, Keegan and Hartwig were named the Teens of the Month.

Malden The Malden eighth-grade cheerleading squad will host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday on the

PRINCETON — The Woodcrafters of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton. Show and tell will begin at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

Gary Moreland will showcase his inlay work using various types of contrasting wood to produce a unique art form.

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Cemetery clean-up Bureau County teens were honored March 21 at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. March representatives are (front row, from left) James Peacock of St. Bede, Laura Behrends of Princeton, Janelle Norden of Bureau Valley, Jessica Birkey of Princeton and Tucker Schoff of Bureau Valley; and (back row) Josh Weber of Ohio, James Berry Smith of LaMoille, Nicholas Scheri of Hall and Trevor Urbanski of Hall. They are pictured with Penny Best, Elks Teen of the Month chair. Missing from the photo is Christopher Sampson of St. Bede. Birkey, Norden and Sampson were named the Teens of the Month. The teen representatives were chosen by their schools based on their character, leadership, scholarship, service and community service.

St. Bede Academy prepares for annual auction night fundraiser PERU — St. Bede Academy will hold its annual auction on April 26. Each year the Auction Gala raises money to help offset the cost of tuition for St. Bede Academy students.

A live and silent auction will take place. Live auction items include trips to Greece, Barbados, Panama and Antigua, various sporting events and many St. Bede specialty items.

“Wonderful Items provided by our donors and our generous guests dedicated to “funding the gap” make the annual event a success,” said Bonnie Prokup, auction coordinator.

Last year’s auction netted $194,000. The goal this year is $200,000 to help fund the gap of the tuition at St. Bede Academy. Fundraising events are held year-round to

assist the cost of tuition.

The St. Bede Academy auction is held at St. Bede with an attendance of more than 300 guests.

Tickets are still available and includes full bar, appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee bar and entertainment including a band and dancing following the auction. A complete listing of auction items can be found on at www.stbede.com.

Buda Buda will hold its Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stewart Park.

Community Notes removed immediately. New decoraWoodcrafters meeting tions can be put out after the clean-

PRINCETON — “We the People” Tea Party will hold an open meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 24 in the Bureau County Republican Newspaper conference room, 800 Ace Road, Princeton. Steven Tucker will talk about Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act.

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DePue The DePue Booster Club will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday in the DePue School gymnasium. A bake sale will start at 9 a.m. Saturday.

OHIO — The spring clean up for Union Cemetery in Ohio will begin at 9 a.m. April 26. All old decorations will be picked up and discarded. To save decorations, they should be

ing is finished.

Art show PERU — The Zonta Club of LaSallePeru will hold an art show from 2 to 5 p.m. April 27 at MarkAllen’s American Kitchen, 1402 Peoria St., Peru. Tickets are $25 per person and give attendees a chance to win the donated art. Tickets can be purchased at MarkAllen’s. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. To reserve a table or for more information, call Ann at MarkAllen’s at 815-220-0642.

Items wanted MENDOTA — The Mendota Museum and Historical Society is looking for Mendota-related handmade quilts or quilted items to display in the country chapel during the Railroad Crossing Days and Country Fair on June 14.

They are also looking for anyone interested in demonstrating the art of quilting during that day. For information, contact the museum at 815-539-3373 or email mmhsmuseum@yahoo.com.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Friday to Jeffrey Dean. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

Birthday party Albee A surprise 85th birthday party for Inga Albee will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 406 E. Dover Road in Princeton. An elevator is available. Friends and family are invited to stop by and enjoy some cake and ice cream.

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Neponset Grade School participates in National Anti-Bullying Day Neponset Grade Schools students show off their Stop Bullying shirts as part of a nationwide effort to speak out against bullying. On Feb. 27, Neponset Grade School hosted events as part of National Stop Bullying Day. In an effort to bring greater awareness to the problem of bullying, students wore pink and participated various in stop bullying classroom activities.

Religion Briefs tures a variety of homemade salads, Women at our BEST meeting cost $7. Reserved seating in available

OGLESBY — Women at our BEST (building, encouraging, strengthening and teaching) will hold its first meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 26 at the Oglesby Union Church. This year, they will focus on building better relationships.

The evening’s guest speaker, Alne Elechicon Hartog of Des Moines, Iowa, will present her program “Be Intentional.” She will discuss the personal relationship with God. Music will be provided by Tari Sangston of Spring Valley. Mary Black of Oglesby will present an online scrapbooking feature.

This event is open to all women and there is no charge. Free nursery service and home-made refreshments will be provided.

Salad luncheon PERU — St. John’s Lutheran Church, at the corner of Shooting Park Road and Peoria Street in Peru, will hold its annual salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1. The luncheon, which fea-

for groups with a limited lunch hour.

Tiskilwa Community vacation Bible school planned

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TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Community vacation Bible school will be held June 16-19. The sessions will run from 6 to 8 p.m. All Tiskilwa churches are involved.

All children from age 4 to eighth grade are invited to join. To enroll a child, call Sherrie at 815-646-4156.

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The menu consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, butter, assorted homemade desserts and beverage. The cost for adults is $7, for children ages 5-12 is $4 and preschoolers eat free. Drive-up or walk-in carryout order are available. Tickets are available from church members or at the door.

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PMH Auxiliary offers scholarship PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2014 health career scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the guidance office of an high school in Bureau County, Illinois Valley Community Col-

lege or Sauk Valley Community College. They may also be obtained from the hospital marketing department, gift shop or online at www. perrymemorial.org.

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The deadline for the applications is May 1.

The scholarship will be awarded at the Auxiliary’s annual dinner meeting in June.

For more information, call the Perry Memorial Hospital marketing department at 815-8764481.

at the door. The cost includes a chicken and spaghetti dinner. Purchase the team’s tickets in advance and be entered in a drawing for $50.

Gateway will sell answers, mulligans, at the door for $5 each.

Prizes will be $300 for the first-place team, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.

There will be a silent auction, raffles, 50/50 drawing and door prizes.

To donate an item for the fundraiser, contact Tracy Wright at 815875-4548, ext. 228 or Mary Jane Thornton at 309-364-2208.

To sign up a team and pay in advance or for more information, contact Wright. Advance tickets will also be available at Gateway in Princeton, 406 S. Gosse Blvd.; the Gateway Henry site, 511 School St., from 8 to 9 a.m. weekdays; and from Thornton.

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Keeping track

and field

Bureau County records stand the test of time

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Bureau County is rich in track and field tradition and success dating back to DePue legend George Meagher in the early 1930s.

Meagher, who won the state and national long jump title in 1932 with a jump of 23-10 and went on to captain the University of Notre Dame track team, held the county long jump record for 66 years. Then came along Princeton’s Nate Norman who in 1998 broke Meagher’s mark on his very last jump of his career, going 24-1 1/2 to place second at state.

“I felt very satisfied after I found out I caught his record. I hope my record will outlast me. The true measure of a athlete is the history he or she leaves behind,” said Norman.

It’s all about passing the torch from one great to another.

While there’s a lot of recent athletes to take their place in the record books, there are plenty of oldies but goodies still standing strong.

The oldest record holder in the books is Princeton’s Tom Swan, who won the mile run in 1968 with what still stands by conversions as the record for today’s 1600-meter run.

PHS girls track coach Pat Hodge turned in a 1:53.3 clocking in the 800 meters (converted from yards) in the bi-centennial year of 1976 which still stands today. He keeps a close eye each year to see if his record stands. Princeton also owns three boys records in relays from the ‘70s.

Lonnie Hewitt of Buda Western remains the record holder in the high jump, having cleared 6-10 1/4 as a sophomore in 1977. Only Hewitt (197779) and the legendary “Dike” Eddleman of Centralia (40-42) have won the state high jump champion three times.

The longest-standing girls record is held by St. Bede’s Shelley Stuart, who went 17-10 1/4 in the long jump in 1977. It was matched by Princeton’s Nicole Coates in 1991.

Bureau Valley’s Alisa Baron is not only the Bureau County record holder in the 400 meters, but she set the state record with a state champion run of 55.66 on the Big Blue Track in Charleston in 2008.

Looking back, Baron says it was was a huge accomplishment.

“I’m thankful I am able to say I set the state record — which I wouldn’t have been able to do without the great

See Records Page 10

Bureau Valley’s Lauren Peterson prepares for launch over a hurdle Tuesday in Manlius.

BCR photo/ Kevin Hieronyus

Hall’s D.J. Glynn holds Bureau County records in the 100, 200 and 400 and was the state

Rebekah Faber (Princeton) set the county records in the 1600 and 3200 in 2003.

champion in each event in 1999.

Bureau County All-Time Track and Field Records THE GIRLS Melanie Thompson (BV) 42-1 1/2 2010 Freya Block (Neponset/Kew) 132-7 2013 Shelley Stuart (St. Bede) 17-10 1/4 1977 Nicole Coates (PHS) 17-10 1/4 1991 Kendall Rush (Hall) 39-3 1/4 2009 Eve Cullinan (St. Bede) 5-6 1998 Laura Fredenhagen (Princeton) 11-4 2011 Ashly Lowdermilk (Princeton) 12.2 2003/05 Brittany Lowdermilk (Princeton) 12.2 2007 Teri Atwell (Walnut) 25.3 1984 Alisa Baron (BV) 55.66** 2008 Lane Suarez (Tiskilwa) 2:13.5 1984 Rebekah Faber (Princeton) 5:07.22 2003 Rebekah Faber (Princeton) 11:13.6 2003 Aubrey Franklin (Bureau Valley) 15.4 2009 Allison Pienta (Hall) 15.4 2004 Tonya Taylor (PHS) 46.3 1993 Hall 50.78 1998 (G. Vicini, D. Derix, V. Pinter, M. Giordano) Bureau Valley 50.78 2006 (A. Phillips, A. Franklin, C. Grunloh, A. Baron) Princeton 1:46.7 1993 (A. Smith, M. Moynihan, A. Towne, T. Taylor) Bureau Valley 4:02.23 2006 (A. Baron, S. Harrod, M. Mathew, H. Monier) Bureau Valley 9:38.57 2006 (A. Bickett, M. VonHolten, J. Ries, A. Baron) 800 medley — Tiskilwa 1:50.8 1984 (C. Zabransky, C. Polson, E. Gorman, L. Suarez) • The 800 medley is no longer held

Shot put Discus Long jump

THE BOYS Greg Groat (Princeton) 58-9 Greg Groat (Princeton) 189-1 Nate Norman (Princeton) 24-1 1/2

1990 1991 1998

Triple jump High jump Pole vault 100m

Adam Sanden (Bureau Valley) 45-0 1/2 Lonnie Hewitt (Buda Western) 6-10 1/4 James Dove (Princeton) 14-7 D.J. Glynn (Hall) 10.4

2009 1977 2012 1998

D.J. Glynn (Hall) D.J. Glynn (Hall) Pat Hodge (Princeton) Tom Swan (Princeton)

21.6* 48.44* 1:53.3+ 4:11.9*+

1999 1999 1976 1968

9:16.6 14.1

2002 1977

Rick Allen (Princeton) 40.2 Princeton 43.6 (A. Towne, S. Hard. D. Rapp, J. Harris)

1991 1994

200m 400m 800m 1600m 3200m 110 HH 300 IH 400 relay

800 relay 1600 relay 3200 relay

Jason Bill (Bureau Valley) Brent Barth (St. Bede)

Princeton 1:29.9 2005 (S. Howard, J. Doze, A. Hartz, E. Holshbach) Princeton 3:21.8+ 1975 (D. Stocking, E. Eckhoff, P. Hodge, J. Timberlake) Princeton 7:53.4+ 1978 (R. Ellis, B. Miller, C. Martin, S. Arch) + Converted from yards to meters * State champion; ** State record

Greg Groat (Princeton) set the county records in the shot put (1990) and discus (1991). He was state champ in both.

Lane Suarez (Tiskilwa) holds the county record in the 800 as a state champion in 1984.

A/W, Storm warm up nicely at Manlius

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Mother Nature brought back another dose of wintry weather Monday stretching over into Tuesday. After much debate, Bureau Valley chose to run its first invitational meet, and the girls competing seemed to warm unto the idea.

Bureau Valley (134) took second to Annawan/Wethersfield (180) in

BV Girls Invitational • Annawan/Wethersfield (180) beat out host Storm (134) for top team honors in the 7-team field.

BV’s Lindsey Hoffert won the 200 (28.9) and long jump (15-0 1/2). the seven-team Bureau Valley Invitational field.

“After debating all day on whether to have the meet, the weather turned

out alright. You will always run into that during track season though. It is nice to have a group of volunteers to help out like we did last night, things seemed to go pretty good,” BV coach Dale Donner said.

Things turned out pretty good for the Storm, especially junior Lindsey Hoffert. She won a pair of events, taking top honors in the 200 (28.9) and the long jump (15-0 1/2). She

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“It is rather surreal that those records still stand. It means so much that people still take notice. The greatest thrill will be seeing some young kid beat one or both of them.”

• Greg Groat, Bureau County record holder in shot put and discus

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have been able to do without the great coaching and motivation I received from Dale Donner. He always believed I could run faster than I imagined I could,” said Baron, who also took part in county records on the Storm’s 4x400 and 4x800 relays in 2006.

Another longtime girls record was set by Tiskilwa standout Lane Suarez, who turned in a 2:13.5 for the 800 meters in 1984. She was the State champion in both the 800 and 400 as well as the 800 medley.

The biggest recordholder of them all is Hall’s D.J. Glynn. He has a hat trick in the sprints with records in the 100 (10.4), the 200 (21.6) and the 400 (48.44), the latter pair set as a Class 1A State champion in BCR file photos 1999. He also was the On his very last jump of his career, Princeton’s Nate state champ in the 100 Norman broke the 66-year old county record set by in 1999, as well as the DePue’s George Meagher, placing second at state. high jump, but set his county record in the 100 the coaching he received the year before. from Steve Kiser and Glynn was one for said it is his hope people the spotlight. While remember Kiser’s efforts some athletes began to when they look at his shy away from the now records. defunct Bureau County “My fondest memory Track Meet, electing to was the time I was able save their legs for bigger to spend and learn from days ahead, Glynn told Steve Kiser. What a prothe BCR “this is my coun- found influence he was ty, and I want to win it.” on so many and what an And that he did, not underrated treasure to mention the state. the city of Princeton Some recordhas with that man and holders also come in his amazing family,” pairs. said Groat, who lives Princeton’s Greg in Yorkville and works Groat has held for Midwest Environthe record in both Lonnie mental Consulting Hewitt weights since 1990, Services Inc. Business but set neither at Buda Western high Development. state as the Class A jumper still holds P r i n c e t o n ’ s Princeton’s Ashly Lowchampion. His best record since 1977, Rebekah Faber holds dermilk twice set the was a three-time throws that year state champion a distance double Bureau County record in came in a 58-9 for with times of 5:07.22 the 100 meters, matched the shot in a meet in in the 1600 and 11:13.6 by her sister, Brittany in 2007.

Peoria and 189-1 for the in the 3200 from 2003. discus at Geneseo.

One record was set just Records are made to “It is rather surreal that a year ago when state be broken, a fact Northose records still stand. medalist Freya Block of man challenges others to, It means so much that Neponset topped the dis- “Come get mine.” people still take notice. cus mark of 131-7 set in Some athlete, perhaps The greatest thrill will 2005 by Bureau Valley’s not yet born, will be chasbe seeing some young Madison Lebahn. Block’s ing Norman one day just kid beat one or both of record comes with an as he did Meagher. them,” said, noting other asterisk, perhaps, having • The BCR will conthrowers at PHS like Mike thrown for Kewanee High tinue this series looking Telfer, Scott Foresman School, but the 2013 BCR back at school/county and Pat Pence serving as Female Track of the Year, records for all sports. his inspiration. is as Bureau County as Comment on this story Groat is quick to praise you can get. at www.bcrnews.com.

Scoreboard Area scores

Baseball

Dunfee (2-3, 2b).

Rockridge at Princeton, ppd to April 29 Black Hawk 3-6, IVCC 2-4

Putnam County 3, Roanoke-Benson 1 Annawan/Wethersfield 7, Princeville 2

Track and field

Softball

Bureau Valley Invitational at Manlius

Area scores

Putnam County 15, LW-RB 3 (5) Princeville 9, Annawan/Wethersfield 3.

WP: Craft. LP: Foes (7ip, 8h, 1er, 11k, 6bb).

Leading hitters: A/W - Foes (2-3, 2b, hr),

High school girls

Team scores: 1. Annawan 180, 2. Bureau Valley 134, 3. Cambridge 67, 4. Kewanee 61, 5. ROWVA 49, 6. Stark County 46, 7. Galva 14 3,200 relay – 1. Annawan 11:14.64; 400 relay – 1. Annawan 55.13; 3,200 – 1.

K. Ramsey (A) 12:23.04; 100 hurdles – 1.

Lindsey Brown (A) 17.7; 100 – 1. Kayla DeMay (A) 14.22; 800 – 1. Olivia Draminski (A) 2:38.07; 800 relay – 1. Annawan 1:55.41; 400 – 1. Jackson (A) 1:01.99; 300 hurdles – 1. Roman (A) 50.49; 1,600 – 1. Ramsey (A) 5:44.79; 200 – 1. Hoffert (BV) 28.9; 1,600 relay – 1. Annawan 4:26.08; Pole vault – 1.

Brown (A) 8-6; High jump – 1. Roman (A) 5-7; Long jump – 1. Hoffert (BV) 15-0 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Reed (C) 34-9 1/2; Shot put – 1.

Jefko (C) 37-0; Discus – 1. Bledsoe (R) 103-7.

Early season success Monday was opening day for spring turkey hunting. Gary Hanna and Kerry Boehle set up their blind early and sat in the elements until about 6 a.m. when Kerry made a couple of calls. They heard a little gobble in the distance. He tried again 10 minutes later and this time he got a loud gobble answer. A few minutes later, a tom strutted in from the timber with another bird behind him. The tom wandered around strutting until he was about 20 yards away. It was time.

Gary dropped him at 6:20 a.m. The turkey weighed in at 22 pounds and 2 ounces. It had a nine-inch beard. Nice going guys! You got the season started off right.

The DNR’s inland trout season was a success. It opened last Saturday, and it was estimated nearly 300 people fished that day. I went out during the afternoon when the crowd had lessened and found room to get my line in.

I sometimes wonder how big the trout will be each year, and this year there were some big ones.

A man 40 feet to my right pulled in two trout which weighed two pounds and a man to my left pulled in a threepounder. Mine didn’t come close to that. The visitors center will stay open for a few more days. There’s still a couple of trout left in there.

I received a phone call from an old fishing buddy, Mike Johnson, formerly a Princeton teacher. He said he had gotten his fishing license and when he was reading the fishing rules book, he came across the page dealing with Asian Carp. In the rulebook, it stated that if you boat an Asian Carp, you are not to throw him back into the river.

Lee Wahlgren OUTDOOR COLUMNIST

Gary Hanna of Princeton shows the turkey he got on the opening day of the spring season. It weighed 22 pounds and 2 ounces with a nine-inch beard.

Mike told me he wasn’t fishing for the carp, it jumped in his boat.

Mike felt he needed a little more info, so he called the Region 1 office in Sterling-Rock Falls to gain some answers. Region 1 has been closed since last fall. Mike didn’t give up and finally reached another Region office.

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Rachel Nelson of Wyanet

was the winner of the Overall Grand Prize, $200 in Gift Certificates to Prime Quarter Congratulations Rachel!

Rachel Nelson, left, receives her Prime Quarter gift certificates from Phyllis Fargher, advertising coordinator, Bureau County Republican.

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2014 LaMoille baseball

LaMoille Lions aka the Rookies

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/Ohio Lions baseball team could have a new name this year.

Call them the Rookies.

Half of the 12-man squad are first-year players, best known in the baseball world as rookies.

The list includes senior David Dickey (utility) and sophomore Dustin Fultz (C/OF) of Ohio, junior Adam Schweickert (2B/C) and sophomore Colin Cromwell (2B/ OF) of LaMoille and the two freshmen, Brady Beattie (C) of Ohio and Chase Billhorn (1B/P) of LaMoille.

“Half our team is rookies,” sixth-year coach Chuck Lovgren said.

“They’re coming along.

It’s nice to have the bodies.”

The new kids on the diamond join six holdovers in seniors Anthony Lovgren (P/SS), Preston Powers (P/SS) and Garrett Anderson (LF) of LaMoille and Josh Weber (C/OF) of Ohio and juniors Jake Lucas (P) of LaMoille and Bradley Davis of Ohio.

While the Lions got off to a slow start at the plate, they’ve been putting things together of late, winners of their last two games — 13-4 and 6-5 over Earlville/Leland.

“We’re hoping to win some ballgames and be competitive in all of them, and I really think we can do that,” Chuck Lovgren said. “They have a lot of enthusiasm and that’s great.”

• Collin Cromwell drew a bases-loaded walk in the top of the inning to bring home the go-ahead run fourth. It was the Lions’ fourth free pass in the inning. Billhorn had two hits and Lucas (double) each had two hits and Schweickert doubled Anthony Lovgren was the winning pitcher Friday with Lucas earning the save.

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2014 LaMoille softball

New coach starts building process with Lady Lions softball

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — First-year coach Angie Augspols is looking to building a strong softball program at LaMoille High School and the process starts now, she said.

“This is the team that is laying the foundation for success in the future, and they are on board with the bigger picture,” said Augspols, a first-year language arts teacher, who pitched at Putnam County High School and went on to play and coach collegiately. “They want success, and they are putting in the time and effort to get there. Our record may not show progress this year but it will. We will get to where we want to be.”

Augspols’ first team is 12 deep, including seniors Myrah Graham and Lindsey Perry, who return for their fourth year.

It is the junior class that will fill the bulk of the Lady Lions lineup, a cast including Toni Lawrence, Ragen

Forbes, Amanda Chasteen, Madi Walker, Paige Koskoksy, Elizabeth Geuther, Monica Joerger and Emily Fahs.

A pair of underclassman, sophomore Rae Schultz and freshman, Alana Cherry will be used in the lineup frequently, Augspols said.

“The future of LaMoille softball will be on their shoulders one day, and I am hoping that our program will be gaining hype and notice when those two are juniors and seniors,” she said.

Forbes and Schultz will split the pitching and shortstop duties. The infield is filled with returning starters while the outfield relies on new personnel. Augspols is optimistic a mix with strong hitters with some slap hitters and a new outlook at the plate willtake place.

“Overall, we have been working on perfecting their hitting fundamentals and teams will notice we are swinging the bat completely different; we are going to surprise some teams,” she said.

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Bureau Valley’s Lindsey Hoffert (center) wins the 100 meters Tuesday followed closely by teammate Haley DeVoss (left).

Girls

From Page 9 also placed second in the 100 (14.35) and third in the 400 (1:06.99).

BV’s Regan Weidner (12:35.38) took second in the 3200 and 1600 (5:50.37), finishing behind A/W’s Kirstie Ramsey (12:23.04, 5:44.79) in both events.

Helena Arnadottir, Bureau Valley’s foreign exchange student from Iceland, came in second in the triple jump (314). Sydney Lebahn landed second in the shot put (34-4) and discus (99-1).

The Storm also placed second in the 4x100 (55.28) with Haley DeVoss, Marissa Mungia, Katelin Johnson and Tianna Kennedy, and second in the 4x200 (1:58.83) with DeVoss, Mungia, Johnson and Tasha Richardson.

Donner said his girls competed well against a good Annawan/Wethersfield.

“Like us they were also undefeated in

Wally

From Page 10 In talking to a DNR officer there, he found out that if one jumps into your boat, you are to kill the carp first, then throw it back. If you don’t kill the carp, you are breaking the law. I can’t quite see getting a ticket for throwing a carp overboard, but thanks

the outdoor season going into tonight’s meet. Something had to give, and they were just better than us. We will see them again at the Brockman Invitational in May,” he said.

“We have a few things to work on still, and hopefully we can get back into winning form at Hall this weekend for the Rollie Morris. Aurora Christian is very strong, and we will have our hands full. Our goals will be the same as last Saturday (at Mendota) — do everything we can to win the girls side, and if we cannot, score enough to help try to win the coed title.”

Karissa Roman of A/W won the 300 hurdles (50.49) and high jump (5-7).

Other winners for A/W include Lindsey Brown in the 100 hurdles (17.7), Kayla DeMay in the 100 (14.22), Olivia Draminski in the 800 (1:01.99).

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for the tip, Mike. By the way, a temporary phone number for Region 1 is 815-772-4708.

• The PHS Sportsman’s Club is wrapping up plans concerning its annual Canada fishing trip. Due to some cancellations, we could use some locals to go with us. We need some fishermen to go with us to fill out our bus quota. If you

are interested and want some information, call 815-872-5431. This is a great opportunity. You do need a passport.

• See today’s Bureau County Journal for a picture of the Princeton Pheasants Forever annual spring youth hunt.

Lee Wahlgren is the BCR Outdoor Columnist.

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Food service sanitation manager course

BCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Christine Eimer has opened Amia Boutique inside Upscale Resale at 214 W. St. Paul St.. in Spring Valley.

The phone number for Amia Boutique is 815-252-3601.

Amia Boutique opens in Spring Valley Upscale Resale has grand re-opening

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Christine Eimer has opened Amia Boutique inside Upscale Resale at 214 W. St. Paul St. in Spring Valley.

“I wanted to bring something like this to Spring Valley,” said Eimer, who was born in Spring Valley.

Eimer sells brand new, trendy and affordable apparel, accessories and more. Her grand opening was the first week of April.

The store’s name comes from her 2-yearold daughter, Aubrie Mia Pellegrini. “I took the first letter of her first name and put it together with her middle name to get the store’s name,” she said.

“Raylene (Ferrari, owner of Upscale Resale) asked me if I was interested to supplement her

store and March of Dimes by opening,” she added.

Eimer has a Facebook page at amiaboutique where she advertises new arrivals and specials and has a website in process.

Upscale Resale also held its grand re-reopening the first week of April.

It had been open for 7.5 years under the auspices of Freedom House, but now the store’s proceeds benefit March of Dimes.

“We still help Freedom House clients,” Ferrari added. “The store is continually in need

of volunteers and donations,” said Ferrari. “We sell gently used clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and household items. We will pick up larger items.”

The hours for Upscale Resale and Amia Boutique are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The phone number for Upscale Resale is 815664-2414. The phone number for Amia Boutique is 815-252-3601.

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Upscale Resale held its grand reopening the first week of April. Pictured are Raylene Ferrari, store manager and owner; John Greene, volunteer; Jennifer Sines, March of Dimes volunteer; Lori Tonozzi, volunteer; Kathy Van Beuning, volunteer; and Peggy Cain, Division Director, March of Dimes.

PRINCETON — A oneday education course to meet the requirements for renewing a current food service sanitation manager certificate will be offered on April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bureau County Health Department.

A minimum of five hours is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for renewal of a certificate prior to expiration of a current certificate. This is the last five-hour refresher course offered before it changes to the new eight-hour course and exam. Food service sanitation manager certificates with expiration dates between now and Oct. 31, may take this refresher course and renew their certificate any time prior to July 1.

Certificates with expiration dates between Nov. 1 and June 30, 2015, can take a refresher course prior to July 1, as long as

it is not sooner than one year prior to their expiration date.

Certificates with expiration dates on July 1, 2015, or after are not eligible to take the five-hour refresher class and will be required to take an eighthour class and exam in order to re-certify prior to your expiration date.

Non-refundable Fees are $55, and payment is necessary at time of registration to guarantee a seat in class.

Register at the health department from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms can be downloaded from the health department’s website at bpchd.org.

Lunch on your own.

Bring photo identification and current food service sanitation manager’s certificate. If a person’s certificate is expired, they will not be allowed to take this course.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: March 31, 2014 Adam Kurzac to Bobby Ince and Ince’s Towing Inc., warranty deed, part of Lot 17 in Block 2 in Manlius, $1,500.

Barry and Jill Nordstrom to Catherine Judd and Drew Schlumpf, warranty deed, Lot 5 in Plasschart Subdivision, Princeton, $204,000.

Dan Ellberg to Rick and Terri Haas, warranty deed, part of Sections 17 and 20 in Arispie Township, $304,000.

Kathryn Gramp and John Lurain III to Barry and Jill Nordstrom, warranty deed, Lot 31 in Elston’s Addition, Princeton, $60,000.

April 1, 2014 Daniel and Julie Koch to Elizabeth and William Quesse Jr., joint tenancy deed, Lot 2 in Spring Creek Subdivision Third Addition, Spring Valley, $243,000.

Marquette Bank to William Rohwer Jr., trustee’s deed, part of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9 in Block 36 in Ladd, $76,000.

Paula Waugamon to Craig and Donna Jamriska, administrator’s deed, Lot 31 in Tiskilwa, $60,000.

Becky Blankenship and William Vowels to Allison and Donald Thompson, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Arispie Township, $15,000.

Everett Barker, Ralph Barker and Irma Rodseth

to Donald and Marietta Andrews, warranty deed, part of Section 7 in Indiantown Township, $747,500.

Everett Barker, Ralph Barker and Irma Rodseth family trust to Scott and Valerie Jensen, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Indiantown Township, $1,262,000.

April 2, 2014 Christina Snyder to Rick and Robin Clary, trustee’s deed, part of Section 2 in Bureau Township, 751,500.

Barbara and Ronald Thone to Karen Savoree, warranty deed, Lot 6 in Block 70 in Dalzell’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $13,000.

Sharon and Theodore Mochel to Lori and Myron Rumbold, joint tenancy deed, part of Section 4 in Indiantown Township, $213,000.

April 3, 2014 Larae Castelli to David Puga, warranty deed, Lot 8 in Block 76 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $116,500.

Nigal Oleso, David Rod, Rodney Rod, Ross Rod, and Robin Roux-Cason to Cynthia and Rodney Rod, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Clarion Township, $261,500.

Brian Beattie and Elaine Lusietto to Denise and Howard Cromwell, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in LaMoille Township, $62,000.

April 4, 2014 Alejandro Jaramillo to Alejandro Campos, warranty deed, Lots 53-59 in Oakbrook Park Second Addition Lots 53-105, DePue, $47,500.

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Princeton Electric wins national award

Nora Villarreal

Villarreal noted for teaching excellence OGLESBY — English instructor and Honors Program and Writing Center Director Nora Villarreal is the 2014 winner of Illinois Valley Community College’s prestigious Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Also nominated for the award were instructors Charles Kwiatkowski, computer science and networking; James Moskalewicz, counselor; Adam Oldaker, English; Susan Caley Opsal, anatomy and physiology; Michael Pecherek, music; Kimberly Radek, English; and Delores Robinson, English.

Villarreal (nee Lethiot) was nominated by an hon-

ors program student, who is also a Writing Center tutor, and later selected as the winner based on a collection of evaluation scores from full-time faculty and counselors.

The nominator said, “Ms. Villarreal is constantly telling her students to go after what they want in life.”

Faculty ranked Villarreal highest for her ability to challenge, prepare and motivate students, among other criteria.

Aside from directing the Writing Center and honors program, Villarreal serves on numerous committees, including convocation, Writing Across

Campus and diversity.

She has been a judge for various writing contests, served on the professional development committee, leadership and core values retreat subcommittee and the professional development tracking initiative pilot program.

Villarreal, an IVCC alumna, has taught every grade level from junior high to the university level, and has worked as a tutor/ translator for English as second language students.

She resides in Tonica with her husband Joseph.

She will be recognized at IVCC’s 18th annual recognition event April 25 at Grand Bear Lodge.

IVCC receives GFOA award OGLESBY — For the 20th straight year, Illinois Valley Community College has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government

accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government entity and its management. IVCC has received the award every year since 1994.

“We are honored to receive this award again.

It is a result of the knowledge and hard work of the entire Business Services department,” said IVCC Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving about 17,800 government finance professionals.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Electric Department has received a national award for its reliability and customer service.

Princeton is one of 94 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reliable Public Power Provider (RPPP) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Princeton received the diamond level designation, the highest level in the reliability program.

Brent McKinney,

chairman of the RPPP review panel, presented the award winners on April 7 during the APPA’s annual Engineering and Operations Technical Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla.

The designation recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: Reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria within each category is based on sound business practice and represent a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electric-

ity. The designation now lasts for three years, up from the previous twoyear time period, so the 94 utilities earning this year’s designation join the 90 utilities that received the designation last year.

“These RPPP utilities are providing a high level of service to communities all over the country,” McKinney said. “These 94 designees stand out as models of safe, reliable and forward-thinking utility operations.”

This is the ninth year that RPPP designation has been offered.

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A $2,700 donation for program at CGH A $2,700 contribution was recently received from Dixon County Market in support of the CGH Health Foundation Women’s Cancer Prevention Program. This is the third year the store employees have hosted October events to raise funds.

Twenty-five employees wore special shirts throughout the month and dressed all in pink on Pink Day (Oct. 20). In addition, customers purchased 2,700 pink ribbons which were hung throughout the store, including those that were placed on the special Memory Window in honor or memory of loved ones affected by breast cancer. The CGH Health Foundation provided an educational booth at the store throughout the month. The contribution funds will be used to provide under-served women with mammograms, healthcare exams and diagnostic tests.

Country Comfort expands to Elmwood Country Comfort Retirement Homes, established in Henry in 1993 by Sherry Pettett, a geriatric rehab nurse, will expand this summer to Elmwood, the third house the company operates with the other two in Henry and Princeton.

A newly constructed 8,600-square-foot home will be opened in Elmwood this summer. The home will house 16 residents requiring either

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Country Comfort Retirement Homes is expanding to Elmwood with this newly constructed 8,600-squarefoot home to be opened this summer. The company also has homes in Princeton and Henry. assisted living or memory care services including hospice care.

For more information on Country Com-

fort services in Henry, Princeton or Elmwood, call Michele 309-2381122 or Missy 309-2381129.

LegalNotices LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING The BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative will have their amended 2013-14 and projected 20142015 budgets on display in the BMP Office, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, Illinois and Henry-Senachwine School District, 1023 College Street, Henry, Illinois beginning April 14, 2014. The budget hearing will be held on May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the BMP offices, Princeton, IL. Published in the Bureau

County Republican Apr. 17, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000279 TO: Daniel L Kenny Occupant Richard W Vecchia Spring Valley Apostolic Tabernacle Spouse of Daniel L Kenny Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed

on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (11) The Property is located at: 121 East Saint Paul Street, Spring Valley.

Permanent Index Number: 18-34-437-010 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application

to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000150 TO: M&L Holdings, LLC Community State Bank Subway Top Nails Verizon Wireless Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown

owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (9) The Property is located at: 213, 215, 217 and 219 South Main Street, Princeton.

Permanent Index Number: 16-16-178-010 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000285 TO: Daniel L Kenny Occupant Spouse of Daniel L

Kenny Bryan C Kreider John Bottomley Azia Kreider Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (12) The Property is located at: 222 East 4th Street, Spring Valley.

Permanent Index Number: 18-35-114-013

Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

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LegalNotices TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000026 TO: James B. Schafer, Trustee Mary E. Schafer, Trustee Centrue Bank Citizens First State Bank of Walnut James B. & Mary E. Schafer Living Trust James B. Schafer Mary E. Schafer Van Buren Abbey Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (13) The Property is located at: 319 Van Buren St., Ohio.

Permanent Index Number: 04-09-426-013 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000050 TO: Clay Boswell Spouse of Clay Boswell Janie Gregson Spouse of Janie Gregson Occupant Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (14) The Property is located at: 216 E. Oak St., Manlius Permanent Index Number: 08-15-477-011 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE M. ) STONE, ) Deceased ) NO. 2014-P-29 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marjorie M. Stone. Letters of Office were issued on April 2, 2014 to Wayne A. Stone, 506 Prouty

Drive, Princeton, Illinois 61356 and Michael R. Stone, 23 Timber Lane, Conroe, Texas 77384 as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 14, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000093 TO: AAA Property Preservation, LLC Occupant Mark Cole Shirley Cole Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (15) The Property is located at: 221 E. Chestnut St., Sheffield Permanent Index Number: 14-19-377-002 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000156 TO: Renee M. Comfort Occupant Rick Rediger Auction Service Bettasso & Associates Realtors Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (16) The Property is located at: 777 S. Main St. Unit B, Princeton Permanent Index Number: 16-16-379-002 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate

Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARJORIE E. ) KASBEER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-31 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Marjorie E. Kasbeer. Letters of office were issued to Richard T. Kasbeer of 25748 Paseo El Cajon, Monterey, CA 93940 and Pamela A. Henkel of 131 East Ridge Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045 as Independent Co-Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before October 17, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

Dated this 14th day of April, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000153 TO: David Bogatitus Spouse of David Bogatitus Occupant City of Princeton Jo Clift Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (10) The Property is located at: 520 South Chestnut Street, Princeton.

Permanent Index Number: 16-16-332-014 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application

to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000051 TO: Dennis B Kepner Spouse of Dennis B Kepner Occupant Lowell K Kepner Spouse of Lowell K Kepner Central Bank Illinois Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (8) The Property is located at: 218 Second Street, Manlius.

Permanent Index Number: 08-15-481-005 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201000045 TO: Susan Blanford Spouse of Susan Blanford Occupant Centrue Bank Collection Professionals, Inc. Jerry Blanford Tillie’s Bar & Grill Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (7) The Property is located at: 100 East Maple Street, Manlius.

Permanent Index Number: 08-15-429-004 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

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

RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 804.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25 AS MEASURED ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 115.7 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 50 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 293 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 181.5 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 324.7 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AS SHOWN

BY PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1964, IN BOOK 410, PAGE 48 AS NO. 306157 SUBJECT TO, HOWEVER, RIGHT OF WAY OF S.B.I. ROUTE 89; AND BEGINNING AT A POINT 954.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 324.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 39 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 307.8 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF S.B.I. ROUTE 162; THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 44.1 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LA MOILLE, COUNTY OF BUREAU, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 84 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 38 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 398.236 METERS (1306.55 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 244.045 METERS (800.67 FEET) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY FROM ROBERT I DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 21 AUGUST 1962 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 301171 IN BOOK 396 AT PAGE 378 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LIVE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 85 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 13.736 METERS (45.06 FEET) TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 59.081 METERS (193.84 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ROBERT E. BROWN AND JOANNE BROWN FROM ROBERT I. DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 3 MARCH 1965 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 309720 IN BOOK

420 AT PAGE 100 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 84 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 13.703 METERS (44.96 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.162 METERS (194.10 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1222008. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245 I601207 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

INVITATION TO BID Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson Princeton, Illinois Sealed bids for the service and product described below will be received by Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson at the office of the Sheriff, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

Description Requested service: Bureau County Jail Inmate/ Detainee Meal Service.

Summary: The successful bidder will provide two (2) meals per day (lunch and supper) for the inmate/detainees, including a beverage other than water, at the Bureau County Jail for a period of three (3) years with an option for the Sheriff to extend the contract. Bids shall be submitted in a “cost per meal” format. Copies of meal service (bidding) specifications and the State of Illinois requirements are available during normal business hours at the Bureau County Sheriff’s courthouse office, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois. The Sheriff will make himself available to answer questions related to this service.

Bids shall be submitted to the Sheriff at the above address, on or before 4 p.m. on June 4, 2014 and shall be opened following the hour. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Inmate Meal Service Bid” and shall include the name and address of the bidder.

The Sheriff reserves the right to waive any technicalities and reject any and all bid proposals.

John Thompson Bureau County Sheriff Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

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Several communities and organizations around the Bureau County area are hosting springtime activities and Easter egg hunts this weekend, while other communities and groups have already completed their egg hunts. In addition to the traditional Easter egg hunts, area residents can celebrate the Easter season by attending special Easter cantatas, sunrise services and other special Easter events planned this weekend by area churches.

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Your hometown beat Meeting Calendar April 21 Cherry School Board, 6:30 p.m., school meeting room LaMoille School Board, 7:30 p.m., high school office Princeton City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers Princeton Park District Board, 4:30 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center Sheffield Village Board, 7 p.m., Sheffield Community Center Walnut Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

April 22 Ladd Village Board, 6:30 p.m., village hall LaMoille Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

April 23 Hall High School Board, 6 p.m., library (this month only) Princeton High School Board, 6 p.m., library

April 24 E911, 7 p.m., Emergency Telephone System Boardroom Malden Village Board, 6 p.m., village hall

Auction Calendar April 26 – Eugene Billings estate, train collection, toy collection, quality ammo, fishing, miscellaneous collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 28 – Rosella Lyle estate, furniture and household items, 4 p.m., 111 Columbus St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 2 – Spring Valley City Bank, real estate, 5 p.m., 816 Park Ave. West, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 10 – Robert Cooper estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 1905 S. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Seeking Sources Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ... They are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these fun-filled events.

The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes; recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one of your recipes in an upcoming edition. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

••• The Bureau County Republican is anxious to see your vacation photos. When you’re packing your suitcase for an upcoming excursion, remember to pack a copy of the BCR too. When you get to your destination, have someone take a photo of you holding the newspaper.

It’s always fun if you can stand in front of a landmark or something interesting at your destination. When you get home, email the photo and some information about your trip to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at rroberts@ bcrnews.com. Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken.

Earth Day: April 22, 2014 April 22 marks the 44th anniversary of Earth Day — a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. The day came from reaction to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969. In honor of Earth Day — and Earth Week (April 16-22) — this includes examples of Census Bureau statistics pertaining to energy and the environment.

Heating and cooling the home 2.4 million: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country heated by wood in 2012, which is 2.1 percent of all homes.

42,747: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country totally heated by solar energy in 2012.

57.0 million: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country heated by utility gas in 2012, which is 49.4 percent of all homes.

89 percent: Estimated percent of newly built single-family homes across the country with airconditioning in 2012. In 1973, it was 49 percent.

Commuting to work 25.7 minutes: Estimated average time for workers age 16 and older across the country spent getting to work in 2012, up from 25.5 minutes in 2011 and 25.3 minutes in 2010.

31.9 and 31.8 minutes: Estimated average time for workers age 16 and older in Maryland and New York spent getting to work in 2012, the longest commute time in the nation. Maryland’s time is down from 32.2 minutes in 2011.

16.7 and 17.4 minutes: Estimated average time workers age 16 and older in South Dakota and North Dakota spent getting to work in 2012, the shortest one-way commute times in the nation.

864,883: Estimated number of people who rode a bicycle to work in 2012. This comes out to about 0.6 percent of the American workforce.

3,969,058: Estimated number of people who walked to work in 2012. This comes out to about 2.8 percent of the American workforce.

Working in the nuclear and forestry fields 50,778: Number of workers employed in nuclear electric power generation (NAICS 221113) across the United States in 2011, up from 49,174 in 2010. They

Illinois license plates honoring fall vehicle show now available SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced applications for special event license plates honoring the 50th anniversary of one of America’s iconic automobiles, the Ford Mustang, are now being accepted by his office. Automobile enthusiasts may apply for random numbered or vanity special event license plates.

“It is especially fitting this year to honor the Mustang on the 2014 Secretary of State Vehicle Show special event license plate,” said

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53,034: Number of workers employed in forestry and logging (NAICS 113) across the United States in 2011, down from 53,525 in 2010. They had an average salary of $37,986, up from $37,215 in 2010.

Using energy 18,817 trillion Btu: The energy consumption in the U.S. manufacturing sector in 2010, down 17 percent from the 22,576 trillion Btu (British thermal units) consumed in 2002.

-32 percent: The drop in the consumption of coal in the U.S. manufacturing sector from 2002 to 2010, going from 1,956 trillion Btu in 2002 down to 1,328 trillion Btu consumed in 2010.

Building a house 2,505 square feet: The average size of a single-family home completed in 2012; 63,000 had two or fewer bedrooms and 198,000 had four bedrooms or more. $292,200: The average sales price of a new singlefamily home sold in 2012. In 2011, the average sales price of a single-family home sold was $267,900.

9,000: The number of multifamily buildings built across the United States in 2012. Of these, 6,000 used electricity as the primary heating fuel.

Reduce, reuse, recycle $7.6 billion: Product shipments value of recycled paperboard in 2011. This is up from $7.2 billion in 2010.

Collecting revenue $1.2 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste collection - hazardous waste management collection services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 13.1 percent from 2011.

5.7 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste treatment and disposal - hazardous waste treatment and disposal services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 5.1 percent from 2011. $8.2 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste collection - hazardous waste management collection services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 13.1 percent from 2011.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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White. “The Fall Vehicle Show is a great venue for automobile enthusiasts, and what better way for attendees to show their pride than through displaying this year’s special event license plate.”

Applications for the plate and entries for the 65th annual Secretary of State Fall Vehicle Show are now available at 450A Howlett Building, Secretary of State’s Office, Springfield, IL 62756.

Those interested may also call 217-557-7220 or email jryg@

ilsos.net.

The Fall Vehicle Show will be held on Sept. 6, in Springfield’s downtown area at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street.

“This is the second year the show will be staged on Second Street in the shadow of the Illinois State Capitol which proved to be one of the most popular venues in the show’s long history,” said Secretary of State Vehicle Show Board member Steve Brown of Washington.

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All about you Birthdays • Kylee Green • Larry Kerrick April 21 • Vicki Maupin • Jacob Pierce April 22 • Jessica Dove • Eric Wiggim • Jenny Peach April 23 • Jerry Kopp • Cherie Smith • Barb Merkel • Melanie Stabler

April 17 • Danny Carlson • Rita Miller Hastings • Kim Walters April 19 • Tonya Andersen • Lynn Klingenberg • Matt Merboth • Rex Imari April 20 • Jamie Balensiefen • Josh Nickelsen • Season Karns • Joy Kauffman

Calendar Woodcrafters meeting PRINCETON — The Woodcrafters of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17, at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton. Show and tell will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Gary Moreland will showcase his inlay work using various types of contrasting wood to produce a unique art form.

Giving Tree Band performance Births Costamagna — Thomas and Emily (Johnson) Costamagna of Granville, daughter, April 6.

Sosa — Carlos Sosa of Collinsville and Cheyenne Smith of Granville, daughter, April 5.

Stinar — Alicia Stinar of Princeton, daughter, April 1.

Torri — Michael and Jennifer (Barto) Torri of DePue, son, April 4.

Death Notices Cartwright — Gaylord “Hoss” R. Cartwright of Camden, Tenn., formerly of Princeton, April 10.

Dekeyser — Lavonna I. Dekeyser, 50, of Princeton, April 7.

Florschuetz — William “Bill” Florschuetz, 96, of Sublette, April 12.

Hensley — Jammie Hensley, 45, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Walnut, April 5.

Isaacson — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princeton, March 21.

Krapff — Althea A. Krapff, 100, of Ohio, Ill., April 14.

Miller — Wanda Lorraine Miller, 70, of Mahomet, April 9.

Moline — Mary A. Moline, 86, of Princeton, April 8.

Murphey — Winifred “Winnie” Lily Coward Murphey, 90, of Princeton, April 4.

Schwingle — Kirk D. Schwingle, 57, of Mendota, April 6.

White announces poetry contest Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announce entry forms are available for the 10th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competitions Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

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

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

Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate.

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO,” and “Quiddity” magazines and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

For more information or forms, visit www.cyberdriveillinois. com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-5582065 or bmatheis@ilsos. net.

OGLESBY — The Giving Tree Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre. The Henry Torpedo Boys, a local bluegrass band, will open the concert.

The Giving Tree Band recently played at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the House of Blues in Chicago. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at eventbrite. com or at the door while availability lasts.

IVSustainability and the Student Government Association are sponsoring the concert along with IV Cellular.

Bluegrass jam PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, April 25, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month.

Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

Art classes PRINCETON — The second in a series of children’s art classes will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Prairie Arts Council Gallery.

The fee for each class is $12 per child for PAC members and $15 for non-members. To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.

Drawdown PRINCETON — Friends of Strays will hold its annual drawdown and silent auction Saturday, April 26, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton. Tickets are $50 per couple and includes dinner and complimentary beer and

wine. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The top prize is $1,200. There will be raffles, tip boards and a silent auction.

To purchase a ticket, call 815-872-7387 or visit Finders Keepers, 306 E. Backbone Road, Princeton.

Wildflower pilgrimage UTICA — Starved Rock State Park is offering guided hikes to view the spring wildflowers Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The hikes are free.

Garage sale SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield town-wide garage sale will be on Saturday, April 26.

Domino night TAMPICO — The Tampico Area Historical Society will host a Mexican Train Domino night Saturday, April 26, at the Tampico Community Building.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and play will start at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $5 includes refreshments and prizes. This is a matching fund event in coordination with the Royal Neighbors.

For more information, call Joan Johnson at 815-622-8705 or email garyjoan@thewisp.net or tampciohistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Rummage and bake sale PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will hold its annual rummage and bake sale on the lawn of the Prairie Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Prairie Arts Council’s art scholarship program which will be awarded in May to two high school applicants.

Pancake breakfast HENNEPIN — Team Hennepin, Relay for Life team will hold its annual benefit pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Country Stop Restaurant on Route 26 in Hennepin.

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, applesauce, orange juice and coffee. Tickets will be available at the door.

The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children age 6-12 and free for children under 5 years old.

Carryout meals will also be available. The team

will raffle a Longaberger woven traditions ivory cheese and cracker tray with woodcrafts cheese board, glass dome and ivory dip bowl.

Art show PERU — The Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru will hold an art show from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at MarkAllen’s American Kitchen, 1402 Peoria St., Peru. Tickets are $25 per person and give attendees a chance to win the donated art.

Tickets can be purchased at MarkAllen’s.

Food and drinks will be available to purchase.

To reserve a table or for more information, call Ann at MarkAllen’s at 815-220-0642.

IVSO ‘Trivia with Friends’ fundraiser UTICA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will sponsor a “Trivia with Friends” fundraising event Friday, May 2, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. Also included in the evening is a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, “Stock the Bar” raffle and prizes. The cost is $10 per person with 6-10 people per table. For ticket reservations, contact Jayne Henry at 815252-1419 or email your request to jaynehenry@ netscape.net.

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Convoy against cancer LADD — The 2014 Convoy Against Cancer big truck show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 3, on Route 89/Main Street in Ladd. The entry fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

All trucks are welcome.

For more information, contact Phil Hocking at 815-894-2092, 8154888245 or bigtruckshow@ hotmail.com.

Car cruise PRINCETON — Princeton Buddy Bags will hold its inaugural car cruise Sunday, May 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Princeton High School’s north parking lot. Cost is $5 and one food item per vehicle. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 vehicles. There will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 815-878-9567 or 815878-1861.

Pancake breakfast OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 4, in the Ohio Schools auditorium. The cost is $5 for adults and senior citizens, $4 for students 12 and under and free for pre-schoolers. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee.

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Food court I like to make up different tea breads and keep in the freezer. They are so nice to have if you have company drop in or just plain good to have for breakfast or a snack without any work.

Soft Oatmeal Bread 1 1/2 cups water (70 to 80 degrees) 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast In a bread machine pan. Place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available.

Bake according to bread machine directions. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed.

Blueberry Banana Bread 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup fresh blueberries In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour baking soda and salt. Gradually add creamed mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in bananas. Fold in blueberries. Pour into three greased 5 3/4-by-3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Before removing from pan to wire racks.

Pumpkin Swirl Bread Filling 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Bread 3 cups sugar 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin 4 eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 cup water 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped dates Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 8-by-4-inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, soda, cinnamon, salt and baking powder nutmeg and cloves, gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates. Pour half of the batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Spoon filling over batter. Cover filling completely with remaining batter. Bake 65 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in bread portion comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate until serving.

Pina Colada Zucchini Bread 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups canola oil 1 teaspoon each coconut, rum and vanilla extracts 3 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecans Line the bottom of three greased and floured 8-by4-inch loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the

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paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pans.

Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Gently remove waxed paper.

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Applesauce Fruit Bread 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1 cup seedless raisins 1/2 cup candied fruit Using medium speed on mixer, mix together flour, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until well blended.

Stir in oats, raisins and candied fruit. Spoon into greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Hawaiian Bread 1 28-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 10-ounce package moist flaked coconut 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Strawberry Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups Wesson oil 1 cup chopped pecans 2 10-ounce packages frozen strawberries, thawed Preheat oven to 350°. In large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.

Set aside. In small bowl, beat eggs and Wesson oil. Add pecans and strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to dry ingredients. Grease and flour two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans. Pour mixture in loaf pans and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Bake 45 to 50 minutes for smaller pans. Makes 2 large loaves or 4 small loaves.

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2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 3 eggs, well beaten 2 3/4 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 cups grated zucchini, wash, but do not peel 3 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup nuts Mix first 3 ingredients together. Then mix flour salt, soda, baking powder, cinnamon together well and add to the egg mixture. Mix zucchini, vanilla and nuts together and add to the above mixture. Grease 2 or 3 loaf pans and pour in batter. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.

If you have any good bread recipes you would like to share, you can send them to my email at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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‘Connecting Threads’ showcasing art Princeton Public Library’s “Connecting Threads” community art show is still on display. The final library program that correlates with the show will be at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) with the Barn Quits of Bureau County. Pictured is Mary Serafini, who comments on a Jacob’s Ladder quilt brought in by an audience member during “Grandma’s Wonderful Quilts of the ‘30s” on April 8 at the library. The “Connecting Threads” show ends April 19.

Library Corner PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, April 17, the Bureau County Retired Teachers meeting will be at 11 a.m. The PHS Book Club “Tigers Read” will meet at the PHS Learning Center during lunch hours. At 6:30 p.m., Barn Quilts of Bureau County will give a presentation on the barn quilt public art movement, both its history in the United States and its development in Bureau County. At 7 p.m., the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet.

Saturday. April 19, the Princeton Junior Women’s Club will host a preschool craft for ages 3-6 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday, April 21, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a happy couple, deeply in love, however, their lives are shattered when the protagonist is killed in a robbery.

Returning as a ghost, he can neither be seen or heard by his love. When he discovers his death was not an accident, he must find a way to warn his love about the danger she is in. Also on Monday, a Living Works meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22, the preschool story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature a butterfly craft.

Also, the Bureau County Health Discussions meeting will be at 11 a.m. A family science night program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Patrons will observe

chemical reactions and dissect owl pellets. The program is meant for children ages 7-12 with a parent or guardian. The program is co-hosted by the Princeton High School Science Club.

Wednesday, April 23, the Tiskilwa Bible Church Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the local history room.

Thursday, April 24, Friends of the Library Book Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is celebrating National Library Week with the theme “Lives Change @ Your Library.”

Amnesty Weeks will continue until April 26.

Patrons who have any items checked out and they are overdue, bring them into the library or drop them into the book drop on the west side of the building and owe nothing on those items.

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

Friday, April 18, the library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Tuesday, April 22,

story time in the children’s department will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Participants will make wind chimes out of recycled materials.

Wednesday, April 23, there will be an after school kite craft from 4 to 5 p.m.

MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Library will be celebrating National Library Week from April 14 to 19. Stop in for refreshments all week, check out all of the library’s new books, pick up color pages for the little ones, and see what’s in the book sale.

NEPONSET — The Neponset Library has been celebrating National Library Week with fun programs and events for all ages this week.

On Saturday, April 19, the library will host a candy bar Bingo event from 1 to 3 p.m.

A Bingo card costs one regular-sized candy bar.

Participants can play up to three bingo cards per game. It will be fun to see who walks away with the most candy bars.

The event welcomes all ages.

Tuesday, April 22, the library will host an e-book basics program from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Patrons are asked to bring passwords for their accounts and their Neponset Public Library cards.

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Sports Senior Spotlight

Name: Lucas Bauer.

Nickname: “Caveman,” “Beethoven.”

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: April 12, 1996/Joliet.

Hometown: Joliet.

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Family: Mom - Tamara; stepdad, Terry; brother - Jacob; sisters Maggie, Samantha, Linsey.

Sports: Soccer, tennis.

Favorite sport and why: Soccer; it’s the only sport I’m good at.

Likes: Soccer, singing and hanging out with people.

Dislikes: People who talk too much, chocolate, cherries.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Bird; he’s a real good guy.

Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): My mother. She has helped me through a lot of tough times.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: choice to not be on the deserted island.

People would be surprised to know: Dr. Pepper is my life.

I stay home to watch: Law and Order: House, Dexter, Justified, South Park.

When I need luck for a big game, I: put a quarter in my shoe.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Tyson, no explanation needed.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “How do I sing tenor again?’

Most embarrassing moment: Realizing halfway that I’m wrong in an argument and I have to still fight for my opinion ... laugh, laugh Mrs. McVety.

Most unforgettable moment: Solo in Ave Maria sophomore year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Play professional soccer.

What I would like to do in life: Become a music educator.

Three words that best describe myself: Bad at math.

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Princeton Pheasants Forever The Princeton Pheasants Forever Chapter held its annual spring youth hunt on March 22.

Princeton varsity girls basketball Team members are (front row, left) Michaela Strom, Ann Sims, Stephenny Farrell, Becca Frank and Megan Hendrickson; (middle row) Alison VanDenBussche, Kelly Schmidt, Brianna Barajas and Danielle Hughes; and (back row) head coach Kevin Hieronymus, Zoe Mead, Taylor Clark, coach Ken Musselman and coach Ken Wilson.

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Blaze 10U takes second Princeton F/S girls basketball Members of the Princeton sophomore team, which includes the freshmen below are (front row, left) Taylor Weatherington, Michaela Mall, Maddie Cain, Kira Harp, Julia Bauer and Sarah Murray; (second row) Mary Sims, Jaimee Ciesielski, Brooke Hieronymus, Arraia Hicks, Kayley Vaccaro and Sarah Ray; and (back row) coach Heath Terando, Elise Blocki, Brianna Legner, Ivy Rhodes, Courtney Oeder, Kiarra Tate and Max Dumyahn.

Bureau County Blaze 10U softball team went 3-1 to place second out of eight teams in the Pekin Avanti’s Dome March Shootout Tournament from March 21-23.

The Blaze defeated the CASA Chaos from Springfield, Kewanee Elite, and Quad City Firebirds. The Blaze took second after losing a rematch vs. the Quad City Firebirds in the championship game. The 10U Blaze improved their season record to 17-1. Team members are (front row, left) assistant coach Jason Krich, Olivia Alter, Darla Kepner, Bri Broers, Jenna O’Donnell, Katie Bates, Katie Sexton, and head coach Brady Bushnell; and (back row, left) assistant coach Joe Bates, McKenna Solomon, Madison Krich, Trysta Foster, Elle Jarrett, Avery Bushnell, Paige Manning, Tyra Sayler, and assistant coach Greg Sayler.

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The Following Real Estate will be Offered for Auction at the ON SITE LOCATION of 816 West Park Ave. in Princeton, IL on:

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014 TIME: 5:00P.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Three Bedroom/Two Bath Brick Ranch Home w/Attached Two Car Garage & Full Basement; Home has Natural Gas, Forced Air Furnace & Central Air. Living Space is Approx. 1488 Square Feet. A Great Park Avenue Location!

LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON-GREENCROFT SEC. 1 SD L 103 IRRG. B 1373 P343 D 08-5526 LOT SIZE 90 X 127 Please Note: This Home has Some Basement Foundation Issues and Some Interior Work and is being Sold AS IS without warranty or representation, expressed or implied. Buyer understands and acknowledges that the Seller hereby expressly disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, with respect to the land, improvements, and real and personal property, including without limitation, any warranty of habitability, warranty of merchantability, or warranty of fitness for a particular use.

TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

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

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All one bedroom units include utilities and appliances.

Applicant must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on adjusted gross income.

Contact the Bureau County Housing Authority at 444 S. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356 or 815-879-8106 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”.

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new listing! $79,900 new listing! Country home Renovated home w/ 3 on 5 acres! $134,500. Near BR (1 on main & 2 up), Mineral w/ fenced acreage, vinyl sided, attached 1 beautiful evergreens & car garage. Nice relaxing trees. Outbuildings. 4 BR front porch. #08583881 Home. #08583763

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Roof 2011. On slab. Call Detached garage. Call to our office! #07970743 see! #08435667

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

RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1222008.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245 I601207 Published in the Bureau County Republian Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

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3 BD, 1.5 BA, Private Yard, Spacious Kitchen $88,000

3 BD with hardwoods & Updated kitchen & Bath $73,000

4 BD, Master Suite, Patio, Fireplace $99,000

4 Unit Investment RE, Parking, Great Exposure $159,000

3 BD, Many Recent Updates, 1st Floor Laundry $59,900

2 BD, Charming, Investors Will Like $44,000

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PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $570. 437 East Marion.

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3 bedroom/1.5 bath & 1 Car Garage. $550/month.

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PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Modern apartment with hardwood floors, garage, all appliances included, laundry facility on site. $695/ month + utilities. No pets.

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1989 Ford Pickup Truck.

4 wheel drive, lots of new parts. $1,800.

Call 815-379-2575 or 815-303-2575

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497

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2002 Explorer XLT, 1 owner runs good, new tires, asking $2,800 or best offer.

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BUILDING LOT 75'x150' zoned R3, includes 1 car garage. $25,500.

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