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Big Sky, big money Bureau County Board accepts replacement letter of credit for wind farm near Ohio, Ill.

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Big Sky Wind, a wind farm

near Ohio, Ill., currently owned by Ever Power, approached the Bureau County Board Monday, April 13, requesting a replacement letter of cred-

it.

“The fact that I’m here again, it speaks more to the strength of the company, the strength of the project than it does to anything else. Because the fundamentals are strong, we’ve been able to attract different investors to the project, and that’s why this opportunity came about,” said Ever Power/Big Sky

spokesperson Mike Speerschneider.

He said due to better interest rates and financing, Big Sky would like to replace the current $2 million letter of credit with Key Bank to a $2.4 million letter of credit with BMO Harris.

Out of good faith in the project, Big Sky was able to add the additional 20 per-

cent to the letter of credit with the proposed bank, said Speerschneider. He said the letter of credit is a contract between the bank and the county. If the occasion arose where the county needed to access the money, Ever Power or Big Sky would have nothing to do with the transaction.

“I would like to assure

you that the existing letter of credit is in full force and effect. It will remain in full force and effect until or unless this replacement is approved by the board and is issued,” he added.

“Not one day passed that the county was exposed to risk, and that is still the case now and that will be

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Spring Valley shares wastewater treatment plant update

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Details on the design phase of Spring Valley’s future wastewater treatment plant were shared during a public hearing held Monday, April 13.

City engineer Larry Good of Chamlin and Associates presented an overview of the project, discussed a timeline for construction and broke down cost estimates of the new plant.

History on SV’s wastewater treatment plant Residents will never forget the flood damage sustained in April 2013.

The council still displays poster-size photos of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which sat mostly underwater after the Illinois River broke a levee and flooded the plant.

Just days before the flood that year, Spring Valley went under a consent order from the attorney general’s office to correct discharge problems at the plant. The consent order required the city to correct issues before May 31, 2018.

Due to the extent of damage caused by the flood and taking into account the plant’s problems before the flood took place, Gov. Pat Quinn presented the city with a $9.5 million state grant.

After this, Good said discussion ensued to use insurance and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) monies from the flood damage along with the new grant to construct a new wasteYear 169 No. 47 One Section - 20 Pages

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water treatment facility rather than attempt to patch up the old plant, originally built in 1958, that had reached the end of its service life.

Proposed project for a new wastewater treatment plant Good explained the city chose to construct an Aeromod Modular Activated Sludge Treatment Plant.

According to project plans Good provided at the public hearing, the technology offers the advantage of a modular design where all the conventional operations of aeration, clarification and aerobic digestion are nestled into a shared-wall, compact layout.

Good said the arrangement reduces the need for yard pumping.

The total process has a smaller footprint than a conventional activated sludge plant, according to the project plans.

This option has the advantage of providing large excess storm flow storage capability.

Good confirmed the proposed construction of the plant is all within the confines of the existing plant property. There are also no known sensitive environmental areas, endangered species habitats or areas of historical/ cultural importance within the project area.

What is project going to cost?

The total cost estimate of the plant is around $11 million.

Good provided a breakdown of where the money is coming from to fund

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Bird’s-eye view As the temperature on the thermometer increases, so does the number of bird-viewing opportunities in Bureau County.

Princeton Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting Homestead Festival grand marshal is Jan Milles

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — At the Princeton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held Thursday, April 16, at Chapel Hill event center, the theme was spring.

The evening recognized

the year’s outstanding achievements within the chamber organization and revealed this year’s Homestead Festival theme and Homestead Festival grand marshal.

Attendees also heard from Todd Maisch, CEO and president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, who gave insight

into the state chamber of commerce and new direction the state is headed under Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Maisch said he and his board are feeling optimistic, as Rauner is going after structural and transformational change.

He said Rauner will make mistakes, he’s going to do things some don’t like, but the state chamber of commerce felt it was

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BCR photo/Goldie Currie Princeton Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Frey (left) and Chamber Ambassador Chair Gina Nelson (right) present the 2014-15 Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award Princeton Chamber Board President Tim Harris (right) presents the 2014-15 Princeton Chamber Member of the Year Award to Jay Schneider, owner of Apollo Theater. to Pam Marsh.

Chamber From Page 1 unacceptable to leave previous leadership status quo.

“In four years from now, we’re going to feel much better about the business climate in the state of Illinois and the direction of our state,” he said.

Maisch gave warnings about two issues coming in the future that could potentially be harmful for businesses. The first is a service tax proposed by Rauner, and legislation is getting on board with the proposal.

The second issue is minimum wage, which Maisch said will most likely increase.

“Hopefully, it’s staggered enough so that it’s not hugely disrupted,” he said. “But we continue to think it’s a job killer.”

Following Maisch’s presentation, the 2014-15 Chamber Organization/ Service Club Award was presented to Z-Tour.

Z-Tour is into its fifth year. Princeton Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Frey said its mission is threefold: One, to attract cyclists and their families to Princeton and surrounding com-

munities; two, promote cycling as a safe healthy recreational activity; and three, to promote the benefits and services offered at Zearing Child Enrichment Center (ZCEC). The organization has generated $53,000 in proceeds to ZCEC, has brought 500 cyclists to Princeton and continues to grow. Dr. Barb Swalve, Dr. Rich Everett, Jan Milles, Brian Church and ZCEC team were present to accept the award.

The 2014-15 Chamber Member of the Year Award was presented to Jay Schneider, owner of Apollo Theater.

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Shopping for a good read Alex Patterson (left) of Princeton and Caleb Bowyer of Buda shop through the book genres at the Friends of the Princeton Public Library annual book sale. Saturday, April 18, is the last day of the sale. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library.

Saturday is also bag day, which allows shoppers to purchase a bag of books for $5.

Water meter replacement still underway in Wyanet

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

WYANET — The replacement of water meters in the village of Wyanet is almost complete.

To date, 348 meters have been replaced. There are approximately 50 more houses, 16 that are unoccupied, plus businesses to be completed. The board is encouraging anyone who needs a new meter to contact the village hall.

Village clerk Shelley Teske explained to the board that letters have been sent to these residents and phone calls have been made. Teske will attempt to contact the residents again. There was a brief discussion as to whether or not the board could shut off the water if a resident refuses a new meter or fine the resident.

No action was taken.

City engineer Jack Kusek told the board the state payment of motor fuel tax in March was 50-60 per-

cent of the amount expected.

The sales tax payment will most likely be prorated as well. Kusek is unsure if the prorated amounts will continue next month.

Jeff Clawson of the city of Princeton addressed the board concerning a regional economic development effort for LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Clawson indicated it is important to involve as many cities and counties as possible in a new regional economic development organization so the entire region is represented.

Currently an interim board has been created to serve until the bylaws are created. The permanent board will include six board members from the public sector and 7-9 from the private sector.

If a person from the private sector donates $20,000, they will be guaranteed a board seat.

If a community decides to join, the cost will be $1.30 per resident for a

three-year commitment.

Wyanet board members will review the information provided by Clawson and will make a decision at a later date.

In other news: • The board will purchase a plaque to be displayed at the park to honor the late John Gordon’s service as mayor.

• Adding vision insurance to the current health plan was approved. The employees will be responsible for paying for this if they want the coverage.

• May was declared as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

• The board renewed liquor licenses for Casey’s and The Outhouse.

The review of ordinances about ATVs and grass clippings in the street were tabled until next month.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12, in the village hall.

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Spring Valley to flush water mains SPRING VALLEY — The city of Spring Valley will flush water mains from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, April 19, and will continue till Friday, May 1. During this time residents should expect some increased turbidity and isolated areas of low pressure.

If any discoloration occurs in the drinking water, residents are asked to let the

faucets run until the water clears.

All areas west of Hall High School including Marquette Road, Briarcliff and Johnson subdivisions and the industrial park will be flushed Sunday, April 19, to Monday, April 20.

The area north of Dakota including Cambrige and Spring Creek subdivisions will be flushed Tuesday,

April 21, to Thursday, April 23.

The area west of Spalding, south of Dakota and east of John Mitchell Avenue will be flushed Sunday, April 26, to Tuesday, April 28.

The area east of Spalding and south of Dakota including Webster Park will be flushed Wednesday, April 29, to Thursday, April 30.

Bureau County ty Fair/GES Productions, Ed & June Harmon Presents

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Proceeds to benefit a new sound system for the Allen Buildings

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Making memories Ohio Grade School had its grandparents day luncheon Wednesday, April 15. Children were excited to show their grandparents their school and spend time with them.

Agricultural Summary Limited fieldwork continued last week in areas not receiving spring showers.

Statewide, precipitation averaged 1.2 inches, 0.37 inches above normal. The average temperature was 56.0 degrees, 7.4 degrees above normal. There were 2.9 days suitable

for fieldwork during the week ending April 12.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 7 percent short, 68 percent adequate and 25 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 10 percent short, 74 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus.

Winter wheat condition was rated at 1 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 36 percent fair, 47 percent good and 7 percent excellent. Oats planted reached 39 percent complete, compared to 37 percent last year and the five-year average of 56 percent.

Three people hospitalized following two-car accident

By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

HENRY — A two-vehicle accident one mile north of Henry on Wednesday, April 15, sent three people to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call at 5:44 p.m.

Christopher Sonne, 29, of Princeton was south-

bound on Route 29 and making a left-hand turn onto 1450 N Road. He struck a northbound vehicle driven by Minasha Koga, 19, of Galva.

Koga and a 17-year-old female passenger in her car were taken to OSF by Henry Ambulance where they were listed in stable condition. A 16-year-old male passenger from the Koga vehicle was airlifted to OSF by OSF Med-

force where he was listed in critical condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Henry Fire Department, Henry Police, Lacon Police and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene.

The accident is under investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and tickets are pending.

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Big Sky From Page 1 the case as long as we are involved.”

However, Walnut resident Ed Gerdes voiced his many concerns.

“Well, they won’t be here when it’s decommissioned, so who’s going to fix the roads when they’re gone?” he asked Gerdes noted the extensive damage to the roads when the wind turbines were put in. While the company was able to pay for the roads to be fixed at that point in time, the situation would be different at the time of decommissioning.

“Is this two million dollars they’re leaving here in this letter of credit, is that going to go to fixing the roads after they take these things? Because the same equipment’s got to come in to take them down that came in to put

them up,” Gerdes said.

When the wind farm is done and they owe their investors all their money, said Gerdes, they’re not going to be spending money to repair roads or take down the turbines.

“They’re going to say, ‘Here’s your $2 million, you take them down,’” he said. “The loser is the county and the taxpayer if the money’s not there.”

When the time came for the decision, the county board examined the replacement letter of credit agreement. County board member Steve Sondgeroth questioned why in regards to any future disputes concerning the letter of credit, Bureau County had been replaced with Cook County in the agreement contract.

Speerschneider explained that change and one other text change had been made at the request of BMO

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Speerschneider was not aware if this was a deal breaker, but simply thought it was a technicality within the agreement. The other text change he referred to involved eliminating “fax” as an option for document communication or exchanges.

While the board did not object to the elimination of faxing papers, they did not agree with the county court system change.

After a lengthy discussion, the board agreed to accept the replacement letter of credit with BMO Harris, but to keep the county text the same, leaving any disputes to be handled in Bureau County.

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Motorists are asked to show extra caution while driving this spring and to be aware of farm equipment on the roadways.

Share the roads safely Farm equipment is out and about

By Zita Henneberry

Spring Valley From Page 1 the project.

A big chuck of the cost will be covered by the $9.5 million state grant.

The city still has $185,000 on hand from insurance money. Good said the city did receive a total of $380,000 from insurance following the flooding in 2013, however just under $200,000 was spent during that time on items such as electrical equipment, a standby generator, expenses for emergency pumping and overtime pay for the city’s staff. The city is also getting $996,000 from FEMA assistance.

The city is still around $610,810 short on needed funds. That total includes the extra $280,000 the city will spend to repair the interceptors at the

treatment plant, which were later found not to be usable.

The final $600,000 will be covered by an IEPA low-interest loan and city funds. With this option, it’s anticipated the existing water and sewer revenue stream will be able to handle the costs, therefore there will be no need to raise the debt service fee for residents.

“We are still working on finalizing the cost estimate and critiquing some of the plan. We’re looking at it as the big picture now and seeing places we can tweak the design to save costs,” Good said.

When will construction be completed?

Good said the current schedule of plans is under review by the IEPA and once reviewed, construction permits will be

issued sometime around June.

Once the city has the permits in hand, it will begin seeking bids for the project. The plan is to receive bids by August and begin construction in September. The schedule allows two years for construction.

“It probably will be completed a little quicker than that since they will be going into this project nearing winter,” Good said. “We are giving two full construction seasons to get the work done.”

The city plans to demonstrate compliance with the attorney general’s consent order in November 2017, which Good pointed out will be a comfortable time frame before the May 31, 2018, deadline of the consent order.

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PRINCETON — Drivers are encouraged to keep the accident rates from rising with the crops when sharing the roads with farm equipment this planting season.

“Sharing the road with farm equipment is just part of living in rural Illinois,” said Bureau County Farm Bureau Director Jill Frueh. “Take your time and be patient, they are just doing their job as they work to feed the world.”

The 2013 Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics report, the most recent year available, released by the Illinois Division of Transportation Safety reveals there were a total of 231 crashes involving motor vehicle versus farm equipment.

These accidents resulted in five fatalities and 71 injuries in 2013 alone.

However, there were no deaths and only nine inju-

ries for the drivers of farm equipment that year.

“Planting will begin in the very near future, but you will already see farm equipment traveling on the road as fieldwork to prepare for spring planting has already begun,” Frueh said.

“It is very important for drivers to be mindful of the farm equipment on any road. As we do live in a farming community, there are especially two times out of the year that we as farmers are out more often; spring and fall,” said local farmer Matt Denton.

The Illinois Farm Bureau Rules of Country Roads booklet explained how farming is a seasonal occupation.

“During these times, activity is at its highest in the country. Be aware and be more diligent. Motorists will encounter more large and slow-moving vehicles on the road, while others may be parked near the edge of the road,” the booklet said.

It also explained farm equipment can often take

up more than one lane.

Drivers are encouraged to be aware and cautious when attempting to pass.

“Public roads are accessible to everyone. Whether you’re driving for business or pleasure, drivers of all vehicles must share the road safely and courteously,” the booklet said.

“Farmers can only drive their equipment on the roads so fast. ... They are just trying to get to their destination, be it a field, shop or other destination as safely and as quickly as possible,” Denton said.

“Even if you have to slow down to 20 mph and follow a tractor for two miles, it takes only six minutes of your time. This is approximately equivalent to waiting at two stoplights.

When the farmer gets to a location that makes it safe to pass him or her, they will move over and allow faster traffic to pass.”

“If we all work together, then we all can get to our final destination safe and in one piece,” Denton said.

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Obituary Dawn VerVynck KEWANEE — Dawn DeVenney VerVynck, 52, of Kewanee died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria surrounded by her family.

Cremation was accorded. A celebration of her life with begin at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, at the American Legion Hall in Kewanee.

The Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements.

Former Princeton resident sentenced to federal prison Received 21 years, 10 months for stealing $10 million William C. Lange, 67, of Gig Harbor, Wash., who graduated from Princeton High School in 1965, was sentenced March 12 to 21 years, 10 months in federal prison by Judge Dora L. Irizarry in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, N.Y., for defrauding his 300 victims of $10 million in two separate schemes.

Lange pleaded guilty Sept. 25, 2014, to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud.

He pleaded guilty to defrauding homeowners and builders in the area hit by

Hurricane Katrina in a loan scheme and in an Alaskan gold-mining operation. Both schemes were carried out from 2007 to 2011.

He is being held in the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Metropolitan Detention Center, according to the Department of Justice’s website.

Lange also owned the Grandma Paddles Pie Shoppe in Princeton that was run by his sister and was closed in 2010.

His father and his stepmother ran the Princeton Tastee Freez for 25 years from 1963 to 1988.

OHIO — The Ohio High School Board of Education met in regular session on March 23, with the following action taken or discussed: • Approved the agenda as presented; minutes for the Monday, Feb. 23, meeting; the treasurer’s report; and bills and payroll.

• Superintendent Sharon Sweger introduced 21st Century Site Coordinator Lauren Becker during audience participation. Becker explained what she has in place now and her future plans. A girls’ club that involved arts and crafts has started. It eventually will turn into economics when they sell their arts and crafts. There were 10 grade school and one high school girls participating. Becker is also involved in homework hall and BYU credit recovery. Right now she has about 18 high school students participating in one of three activities: craft club, credit recovery and homework hall.

• During audience participation, parent Linda Beattie had concerns about students being assigned to homework hall when all grades were not entered.

Also, she would like to see teachers use the lesson plan section of Teacher’s Ease program.

• The curriculum committee has held several meetings and came up with a tentative schedule which is being distributed so students can choose their electives for next year. Parents are invited to discuss their student’s schedule. Sweger thanked all staff who attended meetings for their time.

• Approved Dr. Arnold Faber to conduct sports physicals on Wednesday, April 22. This is a service provided by the district at no cost to students.

• Approved proposed FY16 school calendar as presented. Final approval will be voted on at April board meeting.

• Approved BEST Program Co-Op agreement, which will be located in the Cherry Grade School building next year. Bureau Valley will no longer be the

BEST program administrative district. Princeton Elementary will take over as new administrative district.

Superintendents have been meeting to determine the best location and administrative district for the co-op.

The BEST co-op agreement has been rewritten to include the changes and establish a board made up of all superintendents and an executive board appointed through rotation that will hold regular board meetings.

• Approved IHSA membership.

Superintendent Sharon Sweger reported: • Enrollment is 36 students.

• Hidden in Plain Sight presentation was recently presented to parents of the Ohio and LaMoille communities. Becker worked hard to pull parents into the presentation. The information presented was very important. Food and babysitting services were provided and two door prizes (a tablet and a GPS) and pizzas were given away. The school was pleased with a great turnout.

• Windows from Illinois Sash will be delivered on Tuesday, May 12.

• The school sign that was purchased has arrived.

Sweger would like to meet with the building committee to determine where to display the sign. Thanks to Albrecht’s and volunteers for picking up the sign.

• The Booster Club

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authorized the purchase of a new drinking fountain which has a water bottle filler feature. Sweger has order the fountain from school funds and then the Boosters Club will reimburse the school. If funds allow, the school will try to get another fountain for upstairs. The school really appreciates this donation.

• The web page is starting to show progress.

Sweger and Kevin Champlin, owner of Programming Genius, have been working together to get it up and running.

• Next year’s employment, with closing the behavioral department, is going to work out fine.

After going through special education student numbers, the school is going to be able to keep on the employees that worked in the program.

Principal Jason Wilt reported: • PARCC testing started Thursday, March 5, and went through Wednesday, March 11. Makeups were held Tuesday, March 17.

Third and fourth grades did their testing on paper, junior high and high school did theirs on computers.

There were some glitches with programs and mouses, but they are done. The next set of testing will be at the end of April through the first of May. • ACT testing was completed Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18.

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Accident

Brent D. Davis, 23, of Buda backed into a parked car while trying to evade police arrest at 4:08 p.m.

April 8, at 104 East Bureau, about 100 feet east of Second Street in Neponset. Davis was ticketed for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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Possession of drug paraphernalia

Jose R. Avila, 21, of Peru was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license in the intersection of Sixth Street and Ace Road at 10:57 p.m. April 14.

Battery

Isaiah C. Austin, 19, of Tiskilwa was charged with battery in the 400 block of South Anderson Street at 2:50 p.m. April 13.

Retail theft

Danion D. Hopson, 24, of Lyndon, Ill., was charged with retail theft from Walmart at 1:02 a.m. April 16.

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• Awards breakfast and awards assembly were held Friday, March 20. There were five students on honor roll and 11 on high honor roll.

• Skate time PE program will be Monday, April 13, to Friday, April 24.

• There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the student council on Wednesday, April 22.

Call the school to make an appointment.

• PTO-sponsored Grandparents’ Day luncheon was Wednesday, April 15.

• Wilt thanked the curriculum committee for its time and hard work putting together the schedule for next year. There have been late nights involved, and he really appreciated teachers’ dedication.

• Dustin and Wyatt Fultz went to the solo and ensemble contest at LaMoille: Dustin performed a trumpet solo and received a Division I Award; Wyatt performed a baritone solo and received a Division I Award; Dustin and Wyatt performed a trumpet and baritone duet and received a Division I Award. Congratulations, boys.

• Congratulations to Kaitlyn Hughes being named March Elks’ Teen of the Month.

The board approved and released the closed session minutes from the Feb. 23, board meeting.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the school library.

Spring Valley Police Accident

A vehicle driven by Jacob A. Kain, 25, of Utica struck a parked vehicle owned by Walmart Stores Inc. in the parking lot of Walmart Distribution Center on Route 89 at 2:20 a.m. April 10.

At the courthouse Divorce David G. York of Princeton and Heidi M. (Templeton) York of Ladd; married Aug. 7, 2002; divorced April 1, 2015.

Traffic court

Crossing fire hose — Kyle R. May, 53, of Princeton.

Disregard stop sign — Jacob W. Weeks, 19, of Princeton.

Drive/operate non-highway vehicle/motorcycle — Dustin L. Wrona, 27, of DePue. Failure to reduce speed — Robert L. Potter, 47, of Princeton.

Operate snowmobile with no registration — Bryan W. Moon, 48, of Wyanet.

Registration expiration — Russell W. Kurth, 32, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Steven R. Depauw, 26, of Malden.

Speeding (11-14) — Richard S. Sandoval, 34, of Princeton.

Speeding (15-20) — Maria C. Macias, 43, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (21-25) — Daniel J. Nelson, 58, of Ladd.

Guzman charged with heroin felonies MENDOTA — Juana L. Guzman, 23, of Mendota was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin), a Class 2 felony, and possession of a controlled substance (heroin), a Class 4 felony, on Monday, March 30, as a result of a lengthy investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TriDENT).

TriDENT agents conducted a buy/bust operation on Guzman, where she delivered heroin to a person working with TriDENT. After Guzman was taken into custody, they located more heroin in her possession.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY VERY SPECIAL HUSBAND DALE ON OUR ANNIVERSARY When God was making husbands as far as I can see, He made a special soulmate especially for me, He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind, With more love and affection than you could ever find, He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold, He gave me wonderful memories only my heart can hold, He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace, He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face, Next time we meet will be at heavens door, When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore, I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place.

I love and miss you more than words can say, Happy Anniversary, Love, Paula

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Yesterday’s dinosaurs The following column was previously published.

My cell phone was dead — not just dying, but dead.

I’m not really very good at operating any electronic device, and I assume this itty bitty contraption has more bells and whistles than I’ll ever know, partly because the owner’s manual is way beyond my skill set. Nevertheless, I’m smart enough to realize when the thing has died. No lights, no beeps, no funny little icons that I don’t recognize ... just darkness on the screen.

OK. Not a big deal. I’ll do just like people have done for years. I’ll find a pay phone, drop in a quarter or two (I think it used to be a dime) and make the call that had Terri Simon to be made. But wait a minute … I soon found out it wasn’t going to be so easy.

After several stops and just as many exits and entrances back into my vehicle, I quickly realized I had a major problem.

Where have all the pay phones gone?

Really. Think about it. When’s the last time you actually saw a pay phone? Where did they go? Last thing I knew every gas station, every restaurant, seemingly every little corner of my world had a pay phone, but now without even realizing it, these convenient machines have slipped into extinction — the dinosaurs of the telecommunications world, so to speak.

I guess it makes sense. After all, who needs a pay phone anymore? As call waiting, caller ID, and ring tones made their way into our vocabularies, the silver machines with places for us to slip in our coins quietly faded away. They didn’t say good-bye. They didn’t tell us they were leaving. They didn’t even wave as they rode off into the sunset to that big warehouse of obsolete items in the sky. Instead, they just left — perhaps even a bit bitter from how we had ignored them, forgotten all about them — their bellies empty of change and their dial tones fading.

Was it that long ago I was given a dime to put into my saddle shoe, just in case I needed to use the pay phone to call home? Somewhere along the line I had to add another dime to my shoe, as the price went up, yet still it seemed like a pretty good bargain for a kid who needed to call mom or dad. I know the price eventually escalated to a quarter, but in the scope of things, nobody seemed to mind. After all, if you needed a telephone, 25 cents wasn’t a big deal.

I can remember making a few long distance calls on those pay phones. With stacks of nickels, dimes and quarters (they never did take pennies), you’d dial the number and wait for that nasal-sounding operator to spit out the fee: “Please deposit one dollar and 65 cents for the first three minutes.” Scrambling like small animals must have done with the dinosaurs’ impending feet, you’d scurry to slip in the coins, fearful that operator would disconnect your call if you didn’t hurry.

Always with a few dimes and nickels scattered on the floor of the pay-phone booth, you’d hear a “thank you,” and the operator would connect your call.

If you were lucky, you’d hear that familiar voice on the other end of the phone. Unlucky? The person you were calling wouldn’t be home, and all that change (hopefully) would be returned to you in a little silver cup. Worst case scenario? You dialed wrong, and some stranger on the other end of the line would answer.

You’d hang up, and the hungry pay phone would swallow up your coins in its metal belly without one bit of remorse.

Yes, before our very eyes, the pay phone has become obsolete. With cell phones in our purses, our cars, clipped onto our belts, and nestled comfortably in our pockets, these tiny gadgets—full of more technology than I’ll ever attempt to understand — have pushed over the big boy pay phone and sent them on down the telephone line. It was fast; it was quick. And up to now, I don’t think many of us have ever looked back.

Someday in the not-too-far future, there will be grandmas and grandpas sitting around telling stories (much like this one today) to their grandchildren about life from yesteryear. With wide eyes, those children will hear about many things like how popcorn used to be popped over the burner on the stove instead of in the microwave. They’ll hear about cameras that used something called film, and their mouths will drop open

The Muffin Man Real men might not eat quiche but I’m pretty sure that dinner rolls are on the menu. I’ll get to that later but let me tell you a story first.

In the mid-1970s, my family took the good old Chevy Impala on a vacation out west. After messing around the Badlands for a few days and seeing the majesty of Mount Rushmore, we headed south on our way to Denver, Colo.

Somewhere along that route, we pulled into a small roadside motel to spend the night. As we stood in the room that served as a lobby, watching my dad debate with the motel owner on whether or not travelers cheques were real money, we heard a loud, rumbling roar coming from the parking lot.

In through the front door walked the biggest and baddest-looking bunch of bikers that one can possibly imagine. The odor they emitted was a congealed mixture of motor oil and tattoo ink. With my dad busy arguing over the American monetary system, I realized that it was up to me to defend my mother and sister if any trouble broke out. Me and my eight-year-old fists of fury were ready for action.

My vigilant gaze soon fell upon one of the Harley-riding behemoths talking to my mother in the corner of the room. I could only imagine the foul language that man was bandying about my poor mother’s innocent ears. I raced across the room to her defense.

Once I got within earshot, you cannot possibly imagine the things I heard coming out of that rough and tough biker’s mouth. My mother and this beast of a man were having a lively conversation about the rubber tree plant standing in the corner.

That’s right, Hell’s dirtiest angel and my mother were talking about a plant. In fact, in listening to him, he knew about all sorts of plants and flowers. I believe I even heard the bearded ruffian use the word “hibis-

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cus,” at one point.

Watching the guy talk about flora that day kind of ruined my opinion of true manliness. What was going to be next? Was I going to turn on the Phil Donahue Show and see John Wayne and Steve McQueen talk about their favorite fabric softeners?

I vowed on that day, if I were to be a real man, I would have to distance myself from such feminine discussions.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. Up until then, I had been living my life in unfiltered and unadulterated manhood ... and then my wife got involved. It all started when she volunteered to make dinner rolls for this year’s Easter dinner. The rolls she intended to make require putting three balls of dough into the divots of a muffin tin and, as they rise in the oven, tri-lobed dinner rolls are formed. They’re really good, and I highly recommend them.

However, we only own two of the muffin tins that were needed. My wife made enough dough to fill many more and wasn’t sure what to do with the excess. I suggested that bigger balls might remedy the situation.

She mumbled something about my maturity as I giggled uncontrollably following that gem of a line. She then looked at me and said that a “good husband” would go ask the neighbors if they had any muffin tins that we could borrow. She plays me like a fish when she uses that “good husband” stuff.

Well, I happened to be watching the neighbor’s house while he was on a trip at this time, so I thought that I could raid his place first without having to ask actual people. As

when they hear that Grandma and Grandpa used to take out a piece of paper and a pen to keep in touch, instead of kicking out an email that’s delivered in seconds.

Yes, they’ll learn about cars that only ran on gasoline, and they’ll be appalled that folks only had three TV stations to watch. They’ll grimace when they hear about a time when fast food restaurants didn’t exist, and they’ll just shake their heads in awe when they hear how much

my daughter and I scoured his kitchen cabinets looking for the aforementioned tins, I couldn’t help but imagine what would happen if the cops showed up while we pillaged my friend’s house. Is their a special cell block reserved for “Muffin Tin Rustlers?” We’re a pretty rough bunch.

We scared up two more tins from his house. My wife filled those and still had more dough left. She informed me that two more tins might do the trick. Begrudgingly, out the door I went.

As a I slowly drug my feet along my other neighbor’s sidewalk and slowly depressed their doorbell, I silently prayed that the wife would answer the door. Alas, it was not to be.

As the husband opened the door and asked what he could do for me, I swallowed hard and sheepishly stated, “Kenny, I am about to ask you the most manly question I have ever asked another man ... do you have any extra muffin tins that I can borrow?”

I can still picture the shocked look of disbelief that rapidly turned into sheer disappointment as he shamefully lowered his head and called out his wife’s name. He told her that I had a question for her. He made me repeat it again instead of saying it himself. His wife laughed and dug me out two more tins. I think she asked if I needed an apron too. I sighed. As I left the premises, I could hear him tell his wife, “I’ll bet this ends up in his column.”

Even though my masculinity took a hit that day, I’m happy to report that the dinner rolls were delicious.

And I also think that some hibiscus would look rather nice interspersed amongst our irises and tulips. And I’m thinking about getting a motorcycle. And maybe a tattoo.

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life has changed in such a short time.

But the conversation won’t last for long. While Grandma and Grandpa try to share their memories from the past, that quiet conversation will be interrupted with a distinct sound. Much like those dinosaurs stomping through the forest, a ringtone will pierce the air, and all the grandchildren will reach for their pockets ... where a cell phone connects them to their own world.

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

Professional genealogist to speak in Princeton PRINCETON — The speaker for the Thursday, April 23, program at the Bureau County Genealogical Society will be professional genealogist Michael John Neill.

“Where Could It Be Written?” is the topic chosen for the meeting which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Society library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

In this particular program, Neill will guide the audience to think

of all the places that a record could be found.

The public is invited to attend this free program.

Neill has been a popular speaker at BCGS in the past. He has researched his own genealogy for more than 25 years, has written how-to genealogy articles since 1985, and gives seminars and lectures all over the United States. An Internet search of his name will take one to various sites revealing his blog,

webinars, Genealogy Tip of the Day, Case File Clues, etc.

For more information, or to research at the library, call 815-879-3133 or stop in during regular hours of operation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or the first Saturday of each month.

One does not need to have Bureau County roots to be able to find resources and have assistance at BCGS.

Honor rolls — St. Louis School and Logan Junior High School in Princeton have released honor rolls. See Page 10.

Community Calendar Brunch in Wyanet WYANET — The Wyanet firemen will host a pancake, sausage, egg, biscuit and gravy brunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 years old and under. All proceeds will be used to update equipment.

Free Comic Book Day

Michael John Neill

PRINCETON — Dark Star Comics, 524 S. Main St., Princeton, will host a Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2. Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops across the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores, with no purchase necessary.

The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Appreciation luncheon

Hero Kits presented

WALNUT — The Rotary Club of Walnut will hold its annual administration assistants appreciation luncheon Wednesday, April 22, at the Walnut Community Center. Dick Volker, sales manager with the Coca Cola Company for more than 40 years, will entertain attendees.

Girl Scout Troop 1652 presented Hero Kits to the Bureau County Sheriff Department to remind them they are everyday heroes and are truly appreciated. Pictured (front row, from left) are Brownies Ellie Welte, Sadie Foehring, Lexi Henkins, Jasmine Dalrymple, Heather Heider, Sophia Carlson and Olivia Giaquinto; and (back row) Senior Girl Scout Katrina Rudolph and Sgt. Dexter Hansen.

Tea Party meeting PRINCETON — The Tea Party will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23, at the Bureau County Republican’s conference room, 800 Ace Road. Phil Cooper will speak at the meeting. He will speak about the Bible prophecy and how it is impacting the world.

Rummage and bake sale PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council’s 13th annual rummage and bake sale will be on the lawn of the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25. For more information, call Deb Young at 815-875-2787 or visit www.theprairieartscouncil.org.

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Hall Boosters prepare for Afterglow SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Booster Organization (HBO) will sponsor the Hall prom Afterglow Saturday, April 25.

This will be the 24th year the HBO has offered a post prom event for students that is a drug and alcohol free evening.

Prom attendees will be announced to the public at the high school gym

at 10:45 pm. The couples are then escorted into the school where rooms have been transformed into a walk through the park, a ballroom and casino.

Students can enjoy food, drink, dancing or games of chance. An auction ends the evening with prizes that have been donated by many local businesses and supporters.

Decorating begins at 4 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Hall High School. Anyone is welcome to help with set up and prom attendee parents are all asked to help with the weekend festivities.

On Saturday, Afterglow workers are asked to report to the cafeteria at 10:15 p.m., and food donations can be dropped

off at the cafeteria from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Once the couples are announced, the school is only open to prom attendees and workers.

Cleanup begins at 9 a.m.

Sunday.

For more information, contact Jennifer at 815915-6072, Holly at 815663-4374 or Julie at 815488-9787.

TCOC scholarships deadline extended ROCK FALLS — At least 12 scholarships will be awarded by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income eligible students residing in the agency’s service area. The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development through its Community

Services Block Grant funds.

All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition, the applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household, must be attending an Illinois accredited post-second-

ary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2015 and be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside counties.

Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship. Part-time students will be considered in

the competition; however, scholarship awards will be pro-rated if they are selected as a winner.

Application deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 30.

More information and application forms may be obtained by calling 800323-5434, ext. 15, or on the website at www.tcochelps. org.

Single Mom’s Morning Out event set for May 2 PRINCETON — The People Church in Princeton will host the sixth annual Single Mom’s Morning Out from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at the church, 3525 N. Main St. in Princeton.

This free event is for any and all single moms to come and take a break from their busy lives and to be pampered for the day.

A dedicated childcare staff will be set up at the Covenant Children’s Ministry Campus/Nelson chapel to provide breakfast, snacks and loving care to the chil-

dren while moms are being pampered. A lunch will be sent home with moms and kids after the event.

Moms must register for the event. Spaces are limited. Registration is now open and will continue

through April 26. To register, visit www.thepeoplechurch.com/smmo or call 815-915-8229.

Bingo at Moose Lodge PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Legion meeting LADD — Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Legion Post in Ladd. Upcoming events to be discussed will be the Special Olympics, Poppy Day and Memorial Day.

IVSO concert on May 9 OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Lucia Matos, will feature soloist Joseph Kingma, rising young pianist who will perform with the orchestra at the Illinois Valley Cultural Centre at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Tickets may be ordered through www.ivso.org or at the door the day of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with an ID. The auditorium is handicapped accessible.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Saturday, April 18, to Jeffrey Dean and happy anniversary on Monday, April 20, to Roxana and Perry Noble. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

CLOSED FOR REMODELING On Tuesday, April 21st

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PCA students view Shakespeare in Chicago PRINCETON — Students in Marty Kiser’s seventhand eighth-grade English classes traveled to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier recently to see a production of “Macbeth.”

The students had read and studied both “Macbeth” and “Romeo and Juliet” this year in preparation for the trip, and being able to see a professional production of one of these plays was the crowning moment for them. After the performance, students were allowed to meet the cast and ask questions about the play and their production of it.

Students traveled to Chicago by Amtrak train, leaving Princeton in the morning and returning in the evening, after spending some time on the Pier shopping and eating after the play.

This is an annual excursion enjoyed by the junior high students of Princeton Christian Academy.

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Princeton Christian Academy students pictured around the statue of Shakespeare in the theater lobby are (front row, from left) Madison McKenney, Thressa Nelson, Anna Grey, Eliza Atkinson and Tia Brokaw; (second row) Gabe Thompson, Kenley Grimmer, Kelly Van Den Bussche, Katherine Henrikson, Emily Fisher and Drew Grey; and (on the stairs, top to bottom) Jonathan Henrikson, Will Finley, Daniel Henrikson and Chris Herkert. The students were accompanied by Nora Nelson, Amy Thompson, Laura Atkinson, Tiffany McKenney and teacher Marty Kiser.

Neahring named to dean’s list NAPERVILLE — Samantha Neahring of Manlius has been named to the 2015 winter term dean’s list at North Central College in Naperville. Students included on the dean’s list earned a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the term.

Samantha is a 2012 graduate of Bureau Valley High School in Manlius.

Class reunions in Ladd LADD — In conjunction with Ladd’s 125th anniversary celebrations, a Ladd Grade School reunion open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the school.

Most classes have named a contact person to help plan the event.

Class contacts are: Jean Conway, jaycee1926@ yahoo.com, for graduation years 1949 and prior; Mike Grivetti, grivetti1@ comcast.net, for graduation years 1950-1959; Dave Margherio, dmargherio1@hotmail.com, for graduation years 1960-1969; Kay (Gallagher) Chiado, Mark.Kay. Chiado@gmail.com, for graduation years 19701979; and Linda (Jegglie) Peterson, petes80@comcast.net, for graduation years 1980-present.

The faculty, staff and coaches contacts are: Nina (Cattani) Urbanowski at urby41@ comcast.net and Marie Fiocchi at mfiocchi1@ yahoo.com.

To submit pictures or memorabilia from school days, contact Jim Piacenti at jimndebp@frontier. com.

Kunkels will note 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius (Rita) Kunkel of 113 N. 16th Road, Lostant, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Kunkel home.

The event will be hosted by their children. It is requested that gifts be omitted.

Aloysuis Kunkel and the former Mary Rita Ehrnthaller were married April 22, 1950, in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Toluca. Their attendants were Kathleen Schmidt, Cecelia Schwab (now deceased) and Sister Teresa Kunkel.

Flower girls were Barbara (Ehrnthaller) Klahre and Mary Pat (Schwab) Bryant.

Groomsmen were August Kunkel Jr. (now deceased), Richard Kunkel and Lawrence Kunkel. Ushers were Raymond Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Kunkel and Eugene Kunkel. Altar boys were Chris Kunkel and Ken Kunkel.

They are the parents of 14 children, John

(Linda) Kunkel of Aurora, George (Rochelle) Kunkel of Naperville, Thomas (Laurel) Kunkel of Lostant, Andrew (Debra) Kunkel of Seatonville, Rosemary (James) Wall of Granville, Virginia (Steven) Jesiolowski of Hollowayville, Stephen (Mary) Kunkel of Lostant, Charles (Laurie) Kunkel of Normal, Paul (Debra) Kunkel (now deceased) of Peru, Christina (Timothy) Corcoran of Ottawa, Daniel (Maria) Kunkel of Plainsboro, N.J., William Joseph Kunkel (deceased at infancy), Elizabeth (Herman) Emmerling of Spring Valley and Dennis (Amy) Kunkel of Rochester, Minn. They also have 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Al was a farmer. Rita is a homemaker and raised 13 children. They are members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lostant, the Women of St. John’s and the Henry chapter of Knights of Columbus. They are charter members of the McNabb American Legion and Auxiliary.

Births Announced Coffman Kristine Shulda of LaMoille is the parent of a son born April 11 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Rollo Brad and Becky (Fritz) Rollo of Walnut are the parents of a daughter born April 9 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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Elks name Teen of the Month for February Bureau County teens were honored Friday, Feb. 20, at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. February representatives are (front row, from left) Jeffry DeLong of LaMoille, Alexis Scarpaci of Hall, Anjali Patel of Princeton and Tyler Pullman of Hall; and (back row, from left) Ashley Guenther of Bureau Valley, Samuel Halm of St. Bede, Brittany Krohn of Princeton, David Keaton of St. Bede, Caitlin Scott of Bureau Valley and Johnathon Schulte of Ohio. They are pictured with Penny Best. Not pictured is Hector Madrigal of DePue. Scarpaci and Patel 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.

Hochstatter Chad and Kellie (Doyle) Hochstatter of Mendota are the parents of a son born April 8 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Harmon Mathew and Sheila (Mitchell) Harmon of DePue are the parents of a son, Cayde Mitchell, born April 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

He was welcomed home by one brother, Chanse Mathew Harmon, 3. Maternal grandparents are Odie and Maggie Mitchell of DePue. Paternal grandparents are James Jr. and Lisa Harmon of DePue. Great-grandparents are James and Hope Harmon of DePue, John and Linda Ruiz of Spring Valley, and Sandra Ruiz of Peru.

Fields Josephine Mueller and Devin Fields are the parents of a daughter born April 13 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Ozburn Noah and Sagan (Stroud) Ozburn of Princeton are the parents of a son born April 13 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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Elks name Teen of the Month for March Bureau County teens were honored Friday, March 20, at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. March representatives are (front row, from left) Alexander Johnson of Bureau Valley, Sierra Storm of Princeton, Kaitlyn Hughes of Ohio and Ryan Cinotte of Hall; and (back row) Lindsey Patrick of LaMoille, Rachel Brummel of Bureau Valley, Rachel Cessna of St. Bede, Emily Hoscheid of Hall and Brittany Wendling of Princeton. They are pictured with Penny Best. Hughes and Storm 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.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society is reminding the public that it is a FamilySearch affiliate library. FamilySearch is extending access to its collections by circulating microfilms of the historic records through select public libraries. The Bureau County Genealogical Society is now one of those libraries.

There is a nominal fee payable to FamilySearch to cover rental and mailing when ordering a microfilm.

Assistance will be available from the library’s staff.

For more information, call 815-879-3133 or 815-3037386, or email questions to bureaucounty@gmail.com.

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Students celebrate National Foreign Language Week SPRING VALLEY — National Foreign Language Week was March 9-13. This is a nationally recognized week dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of world languages, diversity and the benefits of being bilingual. Hall High School’s foreign language department celebrated with several diverse activities that promoted the value and advantages of being bilingual in today’s world.

This year’s theme was, “Learn a new language; Gain a New Perspective.”

The Hall Spanish classes had a poster contest that illustrated that theme. Also, around school, posters were hung with trivia and facts about world languages that drew attention to the importance and significance of language learning. In class, students were taught how to say “Hello” in three new languages per day, including Croation, Greek, Arabic and Polish. There was also a trivia day dedicated to learning about countries and regions around the world and what makes their languages special and unique. For example, did you know there are 50,000 characters in the Chinese language? And English has the most words of any language in the world with 250,000? Spanish and French then did a “teacher swap” to expose students here to the other language offered at Hall. Lastly, Spanish classes learned to dance the tango as a cultural activity to round

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Hall High School Spanish students Luciana Mautino, Jake Merkel, Lupe Chavez, Chris Ballerini, Breezy Harmon, Brian Bernardoni, Jessica Rico and Victor Campos dance the tango during National Foreign Language Week. out the week.

French classes spent a little time each day in class with an activity that promoted National Foreign Language Week. Each French student created a poster which dealt with the reasons we study foreign languages.

The posters were displayed in the hallways along with a large banner asking the student body to answer the question, “Why should you learn a foreign language?” The answers given by the students varied from more job opportunities and world travel to being able to help others and cultural awareness. Other activ-

ities included doing research in the library, singing French songs, sampling European cookies, and having a French clothing dress-up day.

By making students aware of this week, they were given a peek into the world outside of their hometown to see that language learning really can open doors for them in their futures.

Each country and each language has its own uniqueness to offer and that learning a new language really help you to gain a new perspective.

Hall’s foreign language teachers are Carolyn Neuhalfen, French, and Katie Lawrence, Spanish.

Area students included on winter dean’s list NAPERVILLE — North Central College has named its dean’s list of scholars for the 2015 winter term.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, undergraduate

students must maintain a grade point average of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale for the term and be enrolled as full-time students.

Area students included

Princeton — Michael on the list were: Ladd — Ashley Keegan. Sullivan and Mary YounManlius — Samantha gren.

Spring Valley — Lacey Neahring.

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Wyanet — Adam and Ryan Kelsey.

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Bureau Valley preschool screening dates announced MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley North and Wyanet (South) preschool screening for the upcoming 2015-16 school year will be Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21.

The screening will be from 8:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius.

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Appointments will be taken starting Monday, April 27. To schedule an appointment, call Tracy Shepard at Bureau Valley Wyanet at 815-699-2251.

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Honor Rolls Davis, Jackson Logan Junior High Ashton Davis, Margaret Davis*, Emma DePauw, Jackson School Dressler, Nora Eiken, Kee-

Third Nine Weeks 2014-2015 High Honor Roll * Denotes all A’s Eighth grade: Mia Akers, Allison Blocki, Alexanderia Borys*, Carlie Brockman, Lydia Brown*, Genevieve Charry, Connor Colmone*, Jimsen Deguzman*, Shea Dzurisin, Taylor Edgeworth, Matthew Enriquez, Meg Fisher*, Shaylynn Hartmann, Shaela Hayes*, Julia Hochstatter*, Alec Johnson*, Jacob Johnson, Charles Korey, Jade Loftus, Lauren McMillan*, Destiny Morgan, Anna Morton*, Braden Murfin, Daniel Naffziger, Brooke Newman, Mason Orr*, Jamie Orwig, Corinne Peterson, Austin Phillips*, Beck Robbins, Abigail Scaggs, Kiley Schenck, Adrienne Snethen*, Miranda Sorenson, Kaitlyn Storm, Trevor Tate, Victoria Tieman, Olivia Vergamini and Judson Wright.

Seventh grade: Cole Adams*, Nathan Allen, Caleb Alter*, Emma Baker, Austin Borys, Mia Bowen, Jacob Campbell, Mayah Carlson*, Olivia Chastain*, Matthew Cihocki*, Rachel Cook*, Shannon Cotter*, Elijah Crouch*, Christopher Davies, Rachel Davis*, Kelly Devert*, Liam Duffin, Jordan Eggers, Abbigail Empson*, Kaitlynn Grabill, Isabela Hall, Branden Haring, Emily Hartman, Gabrielle Henderliter, Anna Hou*, Christian Kinnamon, Payton Kuhne, Riley Lucas*, Kenzie Mason*, Ryne Muehlschlegel*, Elizabeth Orwig*, Steven Rahn, Cole Reynolds*, Kayla Richardson, Anna Robbins, Keeley Robinson, Sophia Rucinski, Allissa Russelburg, Ian Sampson, Christian Smith, Rachel Tapanes, Nyla Thompson, Kaewta Usaphrom and Dean Welte.

Sixth grade: Andrew Albrecht, Alexis Alt*, Andrew Bartolucci, Kaedyn Bolin, Peter Campbell*, Jillian Cihocki, Colin Colmone, Riley Crowe, Evan Edgeworth*, Aryan Egan, Olivia Eiken, Jarek Elliott, Grant Foes, Tara Ford, Ian Fritz, Lauren Frost, Isabelle Gerber, Tyler Gibson*, Addison Grove*, Caleb Haring*, Brynn Hieronymus*, Abigail Jensen, Arik Johnson, Trent Kloepping*, Alexander May, Grace May*, Nevaeh Mikrut, Kody Mongan*, Allison Morton, Abby Pence*, Jonathan Polhemus*, Taylor Quiram*, Tyler Reuter, Mary Riva*, Owen Rossler, Eli Soltis, Zoe Starkey, Victoria Sterbenz*, Kailee Transou*, Kristin Transou*, Adam Vigars, Zachary Wendling, Wyatt Workman, William Worrels and Carli Wright.

Fifth grade: Jacob Aley, Olivia Alter*, Courtney Atkinson, Katie Bates*, Elizabeth Boyles*, Caden Brooks*, Abbey Calkins*, Jacklynn Cartwright, Ean Compton, Hope Crouch*,

gan Fogarty, Travis Freeman, Eliana Gale, Maya Gartin, Trent Goodale, Bjorn Hansen, Drew Harp, Ethan Hassler*, Hannah Heaton, Mckenzie Hecht, Gabriel Jackson*, Elijah Junis, Rachel Kirkpatrick*, Kennedy Kloepping, Jenna Loftus*, Matthew Lucas, Karter Mallery*, Nolan Mallery*, Payton Mangold, Evan May*, Hannah Muehschlegel*, Rachelle Newberry*, Reid Orwig*, Tucker Osborne, Kelsey Owens, Alivia Piper, Jaydan Polhemus, Payton Prusak, Mia Quinlan, Victoria Ramey, Joel Renner, Gracie Reynolds, Kaia Robbins*, Viviana Robledo,

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com Ashlynn Scott, Victoria Segerstrom, Bennett Sierens*, David Smith*, Nolan Smith, Kaylee Spencer, Rilee Sterling, Elizabeth Thomason, Mary Underwood, Aubreanna Vogel*, Taylor Wetsel*, Khristian Whitfield, Mark Williams*, Morgan Wood and Rachael Woolley.

Honor Roll Eighth grade: Ethan Baron, Elizabeth Buchanan, Seth Defreezer, Kyle Degutis, Conner Dickens, Jakob Ebner, Heather Gebhart, Grace Glancy, Cody Gothard, Claire Hamilton, Peyton Hammerich, Justin Hoffeditz, Jared Lilley, Terridaun Merritt, Troy Molln, Madeline Mosley, Collin Rutledge, Hailey Shaw, Reid Smith, Sierra Smith, Brysen Strzalka, Natovia Talbot, Chase Tatum, Angelica Turpen, Victo-

ria Wallace and Lindsay Wright.

Seventh grade: Katie Allen, Noah Atkinson, McKayla Bartkiewicz, Henry Bengtson, Maci Byers, Xander D’Ambrosio, Abbigail Davis, Madeline Devert, Gianna Ellena, Lindsey Gothard, Coby Hill, Emily Irizarry, Cameron Koetz, Savanna Lasson, Keegan Mall, Brookelyn Matznick, Haley Nekola, Terrianne Oestel, Jaycee Pratt, Miranda Pressy, Bradley Riley, Halie Roberson, Devin Rossmann, Sophie Rutledge, Darren Scaggs, Savanah Sims, Rachel Smith, Jacob Starr, Sophia Vergamini, Kayne Wade, Aidan Wempe and Allyssa Woolley.

Sixth grade: Miles Bengtson, Harley Cooke, Kylie Ebner, Owen Espel, Nolan Hassler, Noah Hoffman,

Andrew Johnson, Alyssa Lucas, Maddison Miller, Alexandra Powelson, Jacob Read, Meara Rees, Kaelin Russelburg, Nolan Scott, Bryce Shaw, Austin Sims, Emily Smith, Harley Sterling, Ryan Storm, Bryar Townsend, Collyn Walters, Drew Woolley and Trinity Word.

Fifth grade: Jack Bauer, Steven Benavidez, Hunter Brockman, Supawit Chanson, Preston DeBates, Julian Fulkerson, Graycee Funderberg, Logan Glancy, EmmaRose Grabow, Chloe Groves, Giovanni Gualandi, Trinity Hanson, Madelynn Irizarry, Alexis Jacobs, Alisha Jennings, Morganne Johnson, Evelyn Langloss, Bianca Lanham, Gracie Mall, Bradley McCall, Audrey Nelson, Megan Orwig, Abigail Peterson, Chloe Sampson, Andrew

Sawyer, Brayden Scaggs, Christopher Schertz, Dominic Schillaci, Ty Scott, Benjamin Sousa, Connor Stopka, Maxwell Taylor, Ethan Thompson, Cohen Vetter, Abigeal Wallace, Cale Wallace, Jaxson Warren, Isaac Whitford, Ashten Wilson and Landon Winters.

St. Louis School Third Quarter 2014-2015 High Honor Roll * Denotes all A’s Eighth grade: Nicole Carlone*, Margaret Moore*, Allyson Murray* and Hallie Taets*.

Honor Roll Eighth grade: Sabrina Bickett and Lydia Mead.

Seventh grade: Luke Anderson, Rachel Cook and Luke Peacock.

11 Sports Saturday, April 18, 2015 • 11 Sports Shorts — The Rollie Morris Invite kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hall High School. See meet records on page 15. Also, Princeton senior Garret Duffin has signed to play basketball for Sauk Valley.

See Tuesday’s BCR for details.

Softball: Bureau Valley 13, Kewanee 2

Baseball: St. Bede 4, Hall 0

The Olson Express

Storm jump on Kewanee early and often

SBA lefty fans 17 in shutout over rival Hall

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Jarret Olson and the St. Bede Bruins did all the damage they needed in the top of the third inning in Thursday’s baseball game at Kirby Park against rival and host Hall High School.

The Bruins plated four runs, including a two-run triple, to break a scoreless tie. Olson took care of the rest on the mound, striking out 16 Red Devils en BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus Hall second baseman Ty Rybarczyk turns the double play route to a three-hit, 4-0 shutout. as St. Bede’s Sam Halm slides in Thursday at Kirby Park “I told him after the secin Spring Valley. The Bruins won 4-0. ond inning, I like games

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like this, because you take me out of it,” SBA coach Bill Booker said. “Him and the catcher were on the same page the whole day.

Thought he had good location early. His breaking stuff was better early than it was later. And I thought his change-up looked nice, too.”

When asked which he enjoyed most, the 17 strikeouts or his triple, Olson quickly said probably the pitching.

“It’s always fun, getting that many strikeouts. It’s about four over my career

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Softball: Hall 4, St. Bede 3

Lady Devils ‘hang on’ to beat SBA

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — To say the Hall Lady Devils held on to beat rival St. Bede Thursday, April 16, at Hall High School would be an exaggeration. They didn’t hang on to the ball in the end, but won anyway, 4-3.

St. Bede plated one run after a walk and throwing error, and threatened again on a play that short stop Hunter Galassi may or may not hung on to the ball for the force out at second. Hall pitcher Adrianna Pikula bailed the Lady Devils out of further trouble by popping up Lady Bruins left fielder Julia Pohar to end the game.

“I tell you when we play well and we win, and sometimes we don’t play well and win. Tonight, we were kind of fortunate,” Hall coach Brian Holman said. “We didn’t adjust at the plate. We

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KEWANEE — A huge 11-run first inning was all the Bureau Valley Storm needed to vanquish the Kewanee Boiler Girls during Three Rivers East Conference softball play Thursday, April 16, as they ran away with an 13-2 victory.

BV had opposing pitcher McKenzie DeVilder’s number early as they scored 11 runs while scattering nine first-inning hits to jump all over their host. Junior center-fielder Sydney Kolb was particularly dialed in as she batted twice and laced two singles on two pitches while driving two runners in.

“We asked the girls to focus from the start and they did, jumping on them in that big first inning, but we were kind of flat from the plate for the rest of the game. We played good defense and Darcy (Kepner) threw strikes,” BV coach Brian Humphrey said.

“It ended after five, but I still think we could have added a few more runs in there.”

Kewanee had multiple opportunities through-

out the game as it stranded nine total runners including leaving the bases loaded once.

Kewanee also ran themselves out of two innings making the final out at the plate, including a call in the fifth inning that resulted in the shortened 10-run victory.

Junior starting pitcher Kepner scattered nine hits on the evening while allowing three earned runs for the win while Irini Petros came in and shut the door in the fifth, allowing no hits during her relief appearance.

“Those are our two pitchers and we try to get them about equal innings, and Darcy hadn’t pitched this week so she got the call and may have been a little rusty, but she did what we asked,” Humphrey said. “She threw strikes and let her defense make plays behind her, and then Irini (Petros) came in and threw well too.”

Petros made her presence felt from the plate as she knocked in three runs on four hits, including two doubles while scoring three times. Senior Ashley Phillips added

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Hall catcher Luciano Mautino puts the tag on St. Bede’s Gabbie Morrow, who was called out on a delayed steal attempt in the sixth inning in Thursday’s game in Spring Valley. Hall won 4-3.

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Storm third baseman Dana Macklin snags a ball at Kewanee Thursday.

Area collegians in the news

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Three area athletes are making headlines for their college teams.

MacMurray College’s Taylor Hewitt, a junior from Manlius, was named as the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Softball Hitter of the Week.

Hewitt batted a .615 average in helping the Highlanders pick up

three conference wins.

Hewitt started the week with two hits and four RBIs against Iowa Wesleyan, and old Storm teammate Samantha Shepard.

She followed in Game 2 of the doubleheader with two more hits and three RBIs, adding a

home run. Hewitt continued with four hits in a doubleheader the next day against Webster, including three hits in Game 1.

For the week, Hewitt went 8-for-13 with nine runs batted in and a 1.077 slugging percentage.

Hewitt, who transferred from Lincoln Junior College, also plays volleyball for MacMurray, which is located in Jacksonville, Ill. Shepard, playing short stop

for Iowa Wesleyan, went 1-3 with two RBIs in the first game against MacMurray, an 8-7 IWU win. She walked twice in the night cap.

Shepard was featured as the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week. Here’s the link to that feature: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=e2tTiAYMpgk.

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Taylor Hewitt MacMurray junior

Sam Shepard Iowa Wesleyan junior

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Hoffert to join the Redbird coop

Hall’s Jake Merkel beats the tag of St. Bede shortstop Nick Plankenhorn for a stolen base Thursday at Kirby Park in Spring Valley.

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Baseball From Page 11 high,” Olson said, sweat breaking over his brow after getting his postgame running done. “I had a buddy on the bench, Chandler Barnes, he kept looking at me and kept giving me 13, 14, 15. He definitely was keeping me informed.”

The win improved the Bruins (8-3) to 4-0 in Three Rivers East conference play while Hall (7-3, 4-1) got its first loss in the league.

Olson was simply dealing on the mound, striking out at least two batters in every inning, fanning three in the second, third and fourth innings.

“Got off to a good start, which is always good, especially against a rival. I just took it upon myself to do the rest and get it done,” Olson said. “I was spotting my fastball really well. The umpire was giving me about two inches off the outside corner plate which I was really trying to take advantage of. I’ve had a little bit of the week off so I came out fresh.”

Matt Szczepaniak got the Bruins’ charge going in the third with a single to left off Hall starter Julian Barroso, and Jack Brady walked.

That brought Olson to the dish, who greeted freshmen reliever Cam McDonald with a deep drive to right-center that just eluded a diving center-fielder Tyler Taber.

Szczepaniak and Brady scored easily as Olson raced to third for a three-bagger.

Walks to G.W. Leynard and Brady Booker loaded the bases. McDonald struck out Nick Plankenhorn before Sam Halm plated another run with a fielder’s choice, short to third. Gabe Braboy singled to reload the bases for No. 9 hitter, catcher Nathan Bartley, to force home Booker to make it 4-0.

The Bruins did not threaten again, but the Red Devils were getting nowhere against Olson.

He fanned the side in the third, and pitched around a two-out single by Adam Sangston in the fourth and a two-out double by McDonald in the fifth.

Jake Merkel stroked a one-out double in the bottom of the seventh, but Olson finished what he started, catching Brant Vanaman and Ty Rybarczyk looking to end the game.

“Once they put up that fourspot, it’s a little easier to play when they aren’t constantly on base. The moral of the story is, there wasn’t a lot going on offensively against Mr.

Olson. He threw a heckuva game,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said.

There was no doubt, Olson wanted to finish this game after his experience against L-P. “Especially after that L-P game.

Coach asked me in the L-P game if I wanted to finish it off and I said, ‘Yeah,’ and I didn’t get the job done.

I wanted to go out and prove to coach I could do that,” he said.

“Jarret had a great outing. He wanted to finish today, he went after the hitters. He’s still going to get better, too,” Booker said.

The Bruins have to get better, too, Booker said, noting missed signs, not getting good secondary leads and failing to get a squeeze bunt down.

“When you get a lead like this, we want to continue to put pressure on people, and we didn’t do that. We kind of set on the lead, and we can’t do that right now the way we are swinging the bats,” he said.

“We want to see us continue to improve. It’s what, April 16? And sure it’s a big game for the kids being Hall against St. Bede. For us to be playing later on in the end of May and beginning of June, we’ve got to continue to improve on our approach at the plate.”

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MANLIUS — The Illinois State University women’s track and field team is getting another talent from Bureau Valley High School.

Storm senior Lindsey Hoffert signed this week to run with the Redbirds on the ISU campus in Normal next year, receiving a scholarship. She will join 2012 BV grad Kimi Sanden, who is a junior member of the ISU squad.

Hoffert said there were a lot of components to her decision to pick ISU over many other college opportunities, the main one being her education.

“They provide the specific major I intend on going into. But along with that, my future coach is a really great guy, and the team is so welcoming. I just really felt at home when I visited and that was huge,” said Hoffert, who plans to study early childhood education.

“I hope to continue my education in the most positive and successful way I can. But I also really hope to improve on the events I’m familiar with now and get a grasp and hopefully master the ones I’m not familiar with. Overall, I just want to have fun and always strive for success.”

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Tigers sweep Peoria

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The Princeton Tiger tennis team made a clean 5-0 sweep over Peoria at Princeton Thursday.

Singles winners were Ian Nichols (6-1, 7-5), Aaron Sears (6-0, 6-2) and Tyler Clark (6-0, 6-0). The top two doubles teams of Josh Wray and Elliott Beetz (6-1, 6-0) and Luke Schultz and Alex Schlesinger (6-0, 6-0) finished off the 5-0 sweep with Colby Robbins and Ryan Frank adding a 6-0, 6-0 win.

Baseball

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Hall shortstop Hunter Galassi (left) tries to beat St. Bede runner Brooke Tonozzi to the bag in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game in Spring Valley. Tonozzi was ruled out and the Lady Devils held on for a 4-3 win.

Softball From Page 11 got a few base runners on and were fortunate enough to move them in.

We didn’t play our best, but Adrianna kind of fought through it, hit some key spots towards the end to get some key outs.

“We almost had to get five outs in the last inning. That’s tough to do in the seventh with a lot of pressure on, so the girls showed a lot of guts getting through it.”

St. Bede’s Emily Draper led off the top of the seventh with a walk and was moved up to second on a sacrifice by Tristan Phegley. Draper scored when Galassi’s throw to first on a grounder by Brianna Lau sailed high. Brooke Tonozzi reached on a short pop between the plate and circle that Pikula snagged and dropped.

Then it got a little interesting. Gabbie Morrow grounded to Galassi at short, who raced to beat Tonozzi to the bag. They got there about the same time, both feeling the effects of their encounter.

The base umpire ruled Tonozzi out with Galassi sprawled on the ground, trying to shake off the cob

webs. She handed the ball to second baseman Ellie Herrmann momentarily, who was able to keep the Lady Bruins courtesy runner from scoring the tying run from third.

St. Bede coach Mike Urbanski asked the umpire if Galassi had juggled the ball at second, but he said no.

“That’s a tough one, (but) it’s his call,” Urbanski said. “From what I saw, I saw her bobble it where she would have been safe. ... He saw it different than what I saw it. It doesn’t really matter what I saw.”

St. Bede was in the giving spirit, too, allowing the Lady Devils to score single runs in the first and third innings on errors in the outfield.

The Lady Devils struck for two more runs in the fourth. Pinch runner Libby Gehant stole second, took third when Galassi reached on an error and scored on a wild pitch.

Galassi followed her home on another wild pitch to put Hall ahead 4-0.

“We haven’t been hitting the ball well last three, four games, but we kept fighting and chipping, and we could have had it,” Urbanski said.

“It comes down, we gave them four unearned runs which hurt us.

I thought Brianna Lau pitched an excellent game. We just got to cut

down on our mistakes. We don’t have the errors and we are a lot smarter on the bases and listening and paying attention and we tie it up, you don’t know what could have happened.

“It’s not that close if we don’t have errors.”

St. Bede (3-11, 0-3) countered with two runs in the top of the fifth. Morrow hit a ball off the glove of Pikula, who ricocheted the ball past Galassi into left field to score Phegley. Pohar laced a RBI hit to score Tonozzi to make it 4-2.

The Lady Bruins tried to steal another run, but Morrow was called out on a close play at home on a delayed steal.

Hall got hits from five different girls off Lau, who Holman said is tough to hit.

“We were swinging at most everything and jamming ourselves,” Holman said. “That Lau girl, man alive, she puts it where you don’t want it, and sometimes you have to learn to take one until you get one you want.

She throws a lot of strikes, and our girls were swinging at a lot of strikes, but it’s just not pitches they like to hit.”

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Storm From Page 11 four hits and three runs scored of her own while Kepner cracked three hits and had two RBIs. The weather has started to change and coach Humphrey hopes the hot hitting in the first inning will continue to carry on throughout the rest of the season, “We walked up and there was no wind. We’re not use to playing with no wind so we had a little easier time in the field, but it seems like the warmer it’s getting the more our bats are starting to heat up as well, and that’s what you like to see as the season progresses,” Humphrey said.

The Storm will be back in action Saturday, April 18, as they travel to Riverdale to take on the Rams at 11 a.m.

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St. Bede 6, Rockridge 3: Winning and starting pitcher Matt Sczcepaniak (five innings, five hits, two earned runs) combined with Gabe Braboy, who pitched two scoreless and hitless innings in relief for the save as the Bruins defeated the Rockets Wednesday at the academy.

Brady Booker went 2-3 with a RBI double in the first and three runs scored. Braboy had a hit and two RBIs, G.W. Leynaud had two hits, and Nate Bartley and Sam Halm added RBI hits.

Kewanee 10, Bureau Valley 6: The Boilers exploded for nine runs in the first inning on the way to a Three Rivers East victory over the Storm at

L-P 6, St. Bede 0: The Lady Bruins were shut out on five hits at Tower Field at the academy Wednesday. Emily Draper had two hits and Julia Pohar doubled.

Streator 12, Princeton 9: The Tigresses took a 9-6 lead on the strength of home runs

by Abby Jaques and Courtney Oeder, but the Lady Bulldogs rallied at Little Siberia Field Thursday.

Soccer

Princeton 4, Orion 3: The Tigresses edged the Chargers Thursday in Tiskilwa on two goals by Keyenna Altizer and one each for Eliza Young and Michaela Mall. Young and Altizer had assists with Mary Sims on goal.

Track and field At Amboy: The host Clippers took second in Thursday’s Amboy Invite with 145 points behind champ Polo/ Forreston (165.5). Katelyn Pankenhurst won a trifecta for Amboy/LaMoille, claiming the long jump (15-0 1/2), 100 (13.16) and 200 (27.0).

Also for A/L, Megan Grady swept the 3200 (12:22) and 1600 (5:50) and Erin Hosto won the 800 (2:33.7).

and first complete game shutout of the year. He threw nine strong innings, From Page 11 scattering seven hits with three strikeouts to On the baseball pick up the win and side of the diamond, improve his record Rockford Univerto 4-0. Murray then sity junior pitchcapped off his week er Michael Murray by pitching a perof Princeton was fect inning in relief named the Northern against Concordia Athletics Collegiate Chicago.

Conference Pitcher Murray is ranked of the Week for the second time this Michael in the top six both Murray nationally and in the season. He becomes NACC in multiple only the second baseball player in the con- statistical categories. He ference to earn multiple ranked sixth in Division NACC weekly awards this III with a 0.31 earned run season as well as the first average. Murray now leads Regent to earn multiple the NACC in both ERA and NACC weekly awards in wins (5). He is also ranked third in the conference in any sport this year.

Murray had yet anoth- strikeouts (31) and fourth er outstanding effort on in both complete games the mound for Rockford. (2) and innings pitched The junior right-hander (37.0).

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Hoffert

Bureau Valley’s Darcy Kepner makes connections at the plate at Kewanee Thursday.

Kewanee Thursday.

BV coach Dale Donner was happy to see Hoffert get this opportunity and having it come at ISU, his alma mater, is a bonus for him.

“Lindsey has had a great career at BV and it is nice to see her sign with Illinois State. She will be very helpful to their team, and going to a great teaching school. Of course having it my old alma mater is fun for me. I will continue to be able to see her some in her college career,” said Donner, a 1984 ISU grad.

Hoffert, a two-time BCR Female Track Athlete of the Year, won four medals last year and is gearing toward another successful

run in Charleston in May. She is thankful for all the help she has received at BV to get to where she’s at.

“I feel truly blessed and honored to have the opportunity to run for ISU. And I couldn’t have done that without the amazing coaches I have now,” she said.

At ISU, Hoffert is expected to compete in the heptathlon, which includes seven events — the 100meter hurdles, 200, 800, long jump, javelin, high jump and shot put. While she may need some work on the throws, Donner said, “I think she will pick the hurdles up quickly.

She is strong enough, so it will all be technique from there.”

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Scoreboard Softball

At Spring Valley St. Bede 000 002 1 - 3 2 2 Hall 110 200 0 - 4 5 2 SBA (3-11, 0-4): Draper cf (0-2, 2bb), Phegley ss (0-3, bb), Lau p (0-4), Tonozzi c (0-3, r, hbp), Morrow 2b (1-4), Pohar lf (2-3, bb), Borokowski 3b (0-2, hbp), Pearson 1b (0-2, bb), Edwall rf (0-1), Eustice rf (O-2). Pitching - Lau (L, 7ip, 5h, 4r, 0er, 5k, 1bb).

HALL (9-3, 3-2): Barroso 3b (0-3), Mautino c (1-3, 2b, r), Herrmann 2b (1-3, r), Pikula p (1-3, rbi), Azarskis 1b (0-3), Hawton lf (0-2), Whightsil dp (1-3), Galassi ss (1-2, r), Keegan rf (0-2), Gehant cf/flex (0-0, r). Pitching - Pikula (W, 7ip, 5h, 3r, 2er, 6k, 3bb).

At St. Bede SBA Draper 2-3, Phegley 0-3, Lau 1-3, Tonozzi 0-3, Morrow 0-3, Pohar 1-3, 2b, Borkowski 0-3, Kilanowski 0-2, Pearson 0-1, Espinoza 1-2. Pitching - Lau (7ip, 5h, 4er, 2w).

At Kewanee Bureau Valley 13, Kewanee 2 (5).

WP: Dar. Kepner (4.2ip, 5h, 2r, 4k, 2bb), Petros (0.2ip). Leading hitters: BV (7-6) A. Phillips (4-4, 2b, 3r), Dar. Kepner (3-4, 2rbi, 2b, r), Petros (4-4, 2 2b, 3rbi).

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Pop up St. Bede catcher Brooke Tonozzi gets a piece of the ball in at-bat in the sixth inning Thursday at Hall.

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

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- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted BARTENDER needed at Samm's Bar and Grill in Hennepin. Apply in person.

Dishwasher needed. Apply in person at Maria's Pizza 918 North Main Street, Princeton, IL. Full time Seasonal help at Chapel Hill Golf Course, Princeton. Contact Shane at 815-879-6531.

Bureau Valley North has two (2) openings for HOMEBOUND TUTORS for 5 hours per week. One tutor must have an LBS1 certification. The second tutor only requires a regular education certification.

Please contact: Mrs. Sandy Beitsch, Principal, Bureau Valley North, at 815-379-2900

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At Princeton Streator 12, Princeton 9. PHS hitting: Jaques (hr), Oeder (hr).

Other games L-P 10, Rochelle 0 (5) Putnam County 17, LW/RB 0 (5)

Baseball

At St. Bede St. Bede 6, Rockridge 3 SBA: Booker (2-3, 2b, rbi, 3r), Braboy (1 hit, 2 rbi), Leynaud (2 hits), Bartley (1 hit, rbi), Halm (1 hit, rbi).

Others Kewanee 10, Bureau Valley 6 Putnam County 7, LW/RB 2 Junior college IVCC 5-9, Morraine Valley 4-8

Girls soccer

At Tiskilwa Princeton 4, Orion 3. PHS scoring: Young, Altizer (Young), Mall (Altizer), Altizer. Shots: P 16, O 6. Saves: P 3, O 12, Fouls: P 5, O 3. CK: P 1, O 3.

228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

Looking for someone to do some Housekeeping at my home.

Call 815-872-1953

FRIENDS OF STRAYS Animal Shelter is looking for part-time help to work with cats & dogs. Must be available weekends. Call 815-872-7387 or stop in: 2845 North Main, Princeton

ILLINOIS VALLEY WASTE SERVICES Is looking for a WASTE COLLECTOR with at least a class B CDL with an air brake endorsement for residential manual trash pick-up. Full benefit package includes medical, dental, 401(k). Candidate must have a current CDL to be considered. You must fill out an application in person at: Illinois Valley Waste Services located at 1530 Peggy Lane, Princeton, IL 61356 from the hours 8am-4pm. EOE

MALDEN GRADE SCHOOL is seeking applications for Summer Custodian. Contact Mike Patterson for additional information at 815-643-2436 or mpatterson@maldenschool.org.

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

- 300 Services 322 • Painting

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Boys

Shot put — 54-11, Adam Weidner, Bureau Valley (2012) Discus — 158-8, Jonah Walker, Aurora Christian (2104) High jump — 6-6, D.J. Glynn, Hall (1999), Jose Oquendo, Rock Falls (2002) Long jump — 21-4 1/2, Nick Hanck, Hall (2000) Triple jump — 43-9, Nick Hanck, Hall (2000) Pole vault — 15-6, Logan Pflibsen, Streator (2010) 110 HH — 15.35, Tyler Woods, Mendota (2009) 300 IH — 40.66 Dawson White, Fieldcrest (2014) 100 — 10.69, D.J. Glynn, Hall (1998) 200 — 21.8, Walter Moton, Streator (2004) 400 — 50.29, Chris Safranski, St. Bede (2003) 800 — 1:58.65, Jason Bill, Bureau Valley (2002) 1600 — 4:32.08, Michael Grieve, Bureau Valley (2005) 3200 — 9:44.79, Jon Richards, Streator (2009) 4x100 relay — 44.50, Mendota (2009) 4x200 relay — 1:33.14, St. Bede (1998) 4x400 relay — 3:29.16, Aurora Christian (2012) 4x800 relay — 8:28.33, Mendota (2009)

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Shot put — 38-11, Amber Ruter, Princeton (2010) Discus — 120-3, Madison Lebahn, Bureau Valley (2006) High jump — 5-7, Tess Holland, Fieldcrest (2014) Long jump — 17-2 1/4, Jakenna Gilbert, Rock Falls (2004) Triple jump — 36-1, Kendall Rush, Hall (2008) Pole vault — 10-6, Laura Fredenhagen, Princeton (2011) 100 HH — 15.28, Lindsay Homfeldt, Marquette (2004) 300 LH — 46.91, Ashley Keaschall, Rock Falls (2005) 100 — 12.49, Ashly Lowdermilk, Princeton (2004) 200 — 25.62, Brittany Lowdermilk, Princeton (2008) 400 — 59.09, Alisa Baron, Bureau Valley (2008) 800 — 2:21.26, Zoe Mead, Princeton (2014) 1600 — 5:25.59, Regan Weidner, Bureau Valley (2012) 3200 — 11:13.51, Rebekah Faber, Princeton (2003) 4x100 relay — 51.52, Henry/ Midland (2014) 4x200 relay — 1:49.75, Rock Falls (2005) 4x400 relay — 4:12.06, Henry/ Midland (2014) 4x800 relay — 10:15.64 Princeton (2012) 800 medley — 1:55.45 Putnam County (2005)

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Girls

At Spring Valley St. Bede 004 000 0 - 4 5 0 Hall 000 000 0 - 0 3 1 SBA (8-3, 4-0: Szczepaniak cf (1-4, r), Brady 2b (0-3, r), Olson p (2-4, 3b, 2rbi), Sapp cr (r), Leynaud 1b (0--3), Booker rf (0-0, 2bb, 2hbp), Plankenhorn ss (0-3, sac), Halm lf 1-2, rbi), Braboy 3b (1-2, bb), Bartley c (0-2,bb). Pitching - Olson (W, 7ip, 3h, 0r, 17k, 1bb).

HALL: Taber cf (0-3, 2k), Barroso p/ss (0-2, 2k), Gaeta 3b (0-3, 3k), Sangston c (1-3, k), Merkel cf (1-2, 2b, k), Vanaman 3b (0-3, 3k), Rybarkczyk 2b/p (0-2, 2k, McDonald ss/p (1-2,2b, k), Vanderpool dh (0-2, 2k), Bernardono lf (0-0).

Pitching - Barroso (L, 2ip, 3h, 2r, 2er, 1k, 1bb), McDonald(2.2ip, 2h, 2r, 2er, 1k, 5bb), Rybarkczyk (2.1ip, 2k, 1hbp)

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- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales GE electric range with glass top and double oven, black; GE clothes dryer, dark gray; 1 gas weedeater, Stihl; two electric weedeaters; 3 oak bar stools, swivel with green pattern seat cushions. All items in very good condition and will sell reasonably.

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441 • Wanted to Buy Push type lawn mower; Princeton Tigers portable stadium Chair Call 815-872-4202.

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

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

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450 • Under $1000

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450 • Under $1000

3 Horse horse trailer in need of TLC. Good project for Ag or 4H students. $200.

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Furnace blower & motor.

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4 piece double bed Sandlewood Bassett $175; fold out craft cabinet $65; Computer desk, oak laminate $35. 815-866-4002.

Golf club set with push cart. Beryllium copper irons, many drivers and extras. Excellent Condition. $100. 815-878-7253

5 horse, front tine, garden tiller, $150. Depot bench $250.

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Box of Fire King Flourette dishes, $5; 30 gal plastic barrels, $3; New solid wood cabinet doors, $5 Call 815-646-4741

Older 8 horse Troy-Bilt tiller in good condition. $450.

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Durcraft lathe 12”swing, 36 center to center, on bench $120. Shopmaster saber saw on 40” cabinet $30. Call 815-875-3570

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HENNEPIN TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALES Friday, Saturday April 24, 25 8am–3pm Maps available at North Central Bank, Hennepin Food Mart and Country Stop Restaurant. Maps and clean restrooms available at the Hennepin Pool.

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PRINCETON 516 Orange Street. Saturday April 25 9 a.m.-1p.m.

MULTI FAMILY SALE Lots of baby clothes, toys, mens and womens clothes & miscellaneous.

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PRINCETON Prairie Arts Center 24 Park Avenue East. Saturday April 25 9am – 3PM BENEFIT/RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE Vintage furniture, lamps, new printer, golf clubs, high chair, church pew, framed pictures, antique brass headboard, collectibles, glassware, and general household items.

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NOTICE Crown Castle is proposing to add antennas to the tower at the following site:) #825351 Lehn located at 17481 2900 East E Street, Selby, Bureau Co. - lat: 41-240.65 long: 89-17-50.52.

Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party that believes the proposed action may have a significant impact on the environment or on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/ or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino at 724-416-2516, during normal business hours.

Comments must be received at Crown Castle USA 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Attn Legal Dept. by May 13, 2015.

Published in Bureau County Republican April 18, 2015.

the property where the variance is requested is as follows: Lots One (1) and Two (2) both in Block One Hundred and Twenty Six (126) in O’Beirne’s Third Addition to the City of Spring Valley, situated in Bureau County, Illinois, excepting and reserving the underlying coal and fireclay and mining rights as the same have heretofore severed from the fee thereof, subject to all restrictions of record.

Mr. Janusick is requesting a variation from the height limitations contained in the Spring Valley, Illinois Land Development Code for accessory buildings. Mr. Janusick is requesting a variance increasing the height of an accessory building from fifteen (15) feet to twenty (20) feet.

Anyone wishing to present testimony to the Spring Valley Zoning board of Appeals may attend this hearing and be heard.

Anyone wishing additional information regarding this request or a copy of the petition may contact the Spring Valley City Clerk for further information.

Rebecca Hansen, Spring Valley City Clerk 215 North Greenwood Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau county Republican April 18, 2015.

Street, Spring Valley, bureau County, Illinois, 61362. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a special use request from William M. Stewart to allow Body Art Services as a special use on property owned by william M. Stewart commonly known as 225 East St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362. The legal description for the property wherein the special use permit is requested: Lost 3 and 4 in Block 43, in the Original Town (now city) of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois; excepting and reserving, xhowever, the underlying coal and fireclay together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises.

Any parties interested in providing testimony to the Spring Valley Plan Commission regarding the special use permit request may appear at this hearing and be heard.

George Forsa, Chairman Spring Valley Plan commission Rebecca Hansen Spring Valley City Clerk 215 North Greenwood Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in Bureau County Republican April 18, 2016.

revise work experience and Individual Training Account (ITA) policies.

This plan was developed on behalf of the Northwest Central Illinois Works (NCI Works) Board members and Chief Elected Officials for Local Workforce Area #4 and will be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.

Funds available under this Act are for the purpose of providing employment and training services to adults, youth and dislocated workers in accordance with locally approved plans and funds.

Detailed copies of these plans are available for public review Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at the following locations: 3691 Cougar Drive, Unit B, Peru, IL 61354 (815-224-7930), 1680 S. Galena Ave, Dixon, IL (815-994-4169) and the posted to the NCI Works (www.nciworks.org) and BEST, Inc. (www.best-inc.org) websites. EOE. Published in the Bureau County Republican April 18, 2015.

the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before Monday, October 19, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies

of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 14th day of April, 2015. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in Bureau County Republican April 18, 25, and May 2, 2015.

TISKILWA 208 South Arch Street Thursday April 23, 1p.m.6p.m., Friday April 24 8a.m.-5p.m., Saturday April 25, 8a.m.-12p.m.

GARAGE/LIVING ESTATE SALE 60 years accumulation.

Oak church pew, 2 rockers with cane seats, electric fire place, antique oak dresser, large mirror, computer desk, dining chair with cane seat.

Noritake (sunnyside) dishes, copper bottom pans, fireplace surround, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS3 games, Wii fitness, gamer rocker chair, table saw, lots of miscellaneous small tools. Lots of other miscellaneous.

GARAGE SALES HERE!!

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353 2013 Nissan Altima SV Like new, 27,000 miles.

Warranty left. Silver color.

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618 • Recreational 28 foot Travel trailer, 1 slide out. Good Condition.

Also van that pulls trailer.

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2,000 down, $413.02 monthly for 3 years; includes lot rent, garbage pick up and water. Call 815-303-2948 or 708-805-1950 **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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

770 • Open House OPEN HOUSE Sunday April 19th 1pm to 2:30pm at 115 North Central Avenue in Ladd, IL. 2 to 4 bedroom, move in ready. $66,900. 815-488-4874.

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775 • For Sale

by Owner Open House April 19 th 1pm to 3pm.

PRINCETON 538 East Marion Street. 3 bed, 2 bath Ranch. Charming!!

Newly remodeled in 2015.

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856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON Coachlight Apartments has 2 bedroom apartments for $500. On-site laundry, 1st floor.

Call 815-878-7965 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 1 bath, upstairs. $500 a month, includes heat & water. Call 815-878-6134

858 • Homes for Rent Mature couple to rent ranch house with 4 car garage, secluded in timber north of Princeton. $800 per month. Lease and deposit. NO PETS. Call 815-878-3542 PRINCETON Available immediately 411 West Peru Street. $725 a month 3 bedroom/2 bath 2 car garage.

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864 • Misc Rentals PRINCETON- SINGLE CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE FOR STORAGE. Includes electricity. $60 a month.

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NOTICE OF HEARING SPRING VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PETITION FOR VARIANCE Please take notice that the Spring Valley Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Spring Valley City Hall, 215 North Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, 61362 to consider the request for a variance filed by Jeff Janusick for property owned by Mr. Janusick located at 207 West Fifth Street, Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois. The legal descriptions for

NOTICE OF HEARING SPRING VALLEY PLAN COMMISSION PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT Please take notice that the Spring Valley Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Spring Valley City Council Chambers of the Spring Valley City Hall, 215 North Greenwood

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION: Local Education Agencies, Community-Based Organizations, Local Labor Organizations and Other Interested Persons: As required by Section 118 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), this shall serve as public notice that a modification to the adult, youth and dislocated worker portions of the Title I-B plan for Local Workforce Area #4, which covers the counties of Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside, has been developed to

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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) RUDY L. KOVACEVIC, ) a/k/a RUDOLPH L. ) KOVACEVIC, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015-P-27 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Rudy L. Kovacevic, Letters of Office were issued on April 13, 2015, to Patricia Marple, 213 East 4th Street, DePue, Illinois 61322 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bureau County Senior Citizens Association RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Bureau County Senior Citizens Association Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Bureau County Senior Citizens Association.

On: May 4, 2015 At: 8:00 am Where: Bureau County Senior Center In: the main room I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project: The Bureau County Senior Citizens Association is requesting a replacement vehicle. The 12 passenger light duty vehicle is valued at $57,000. The Bureau County Senior Citizens provides transportation to anyone over the age of 60 residing in any of the 25 service townships of Bureau County. The Bureau County Senior Citizens Association is also a provider for BPART, the public transportation in Bureau County.

This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Bureau County Senior Citizens Association, with State and Federal Funds.

B. Relocation Relocation Assistance will not be required.

C. Environment This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

E. Elderly and Disabled All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing the Bureau County Senior Citizens Association will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Bureau County Senior Citizens Association Denise Ihrig, Executive Director 16 West Marion Street, Princeton, IL 61356 815-879-3981 Published in Bureau County Republican April 18, 2015.

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PHS FFA compete in Envirothon Princeton High School FFA members (front row, from left) Shelby Schaudt, McKenzie Cain, Malena Wheeler and James Bickett; and (back row) Hailey Hilmes, Luke Schultz, Jacob Bickett, Austin Jamison and Cole Wright participated in the Council 2 Envirothon at Black Hawk College in Kewanee. The team of Cain, Wheeler, Bickett, Schultz and Hilmes placed second overall. They were the Bureau County winners, the Section 3 FFA winner and the Soils Division winner. PHS took two teams.

Summer Agricultural Institute planned for educators Applications are now available for this year’s Summer Agricultural Institute, targeted to preschool to high school educators who want to expand their curriculum to include topics related to agriculture. The program is offered at several locations around the state including Bureau County.

This year’s dates for the session offered in Bureau County are June 15-19.

Summer Ag Institute focuses on integrating resources and hands-on

activities about agriculture and the environment into existing classroom curriculum.

Graduate credit and professional development hours can be earned upon successful completion of the course.

Participants can expect in class instruction about agriculture and the entire food and fiber system, consumer issues relating to agriculture, teaching innovations and resources available to them; field trips to farms or other

production enterprises and/or agribusinesses; lab activities relating to science and agriculture in the classroom; free teaching materials; and more.

The cost for the class is $100 and enrollment is limited to 30 teachers. If a teacher is a Farm Bureau member or signs up as a member, the class costs $80. Applications are available at the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468. Completed applications are due Friday, May 1.

Ag Service Award nominees sought The Bureau County Farm Bureau, Bureau County Cattleman’s Association and supporters of Bureau County pork production are sponsoring the Agricultural Service Award.

The purpose for this award, is to provide an opportunity for Bureau County agricultural organizations and businesses to honor individuals who have given exemplary leadership and service to agriculture and farmers in Bureau County

and beyond.

To qualify, a nominee must be a resident of Bureau County who has given exemplary leadership and service to agriculture in Bureau County and/or a broad segment of the region, state or nation. A nominee must have provided service to agriculture but may come from disciplines that serve other areas in addition to agriculture i.e. education, research, public relations,

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More than 100 seventhand eighth-grade youth learned ways to improve their leadership skills at the 2015 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference held Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel in Decatur. Bureau County 4-H was represented by Lindsay Wright of the Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club.

Using an Olympic theme of “Dream. Lead.

Achieve,” the delegates came away with practical ways to improve their personal lives, as well as improve their leadership skills they can take back to their 4-H clubs, communities and schools, said Debra Stocker, extension specialist for 4-H youth

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Judy Mae Bingman, media communications specialist for University of Illinois Extension, inspired the youth to run their own race in life. She told the delegates the lessons she’s learned from running half marathons and how it relates to life in general. During her first race, she said she tried to run with a pace group at a speed which was too fast for her.

“I tried to keep up with them for about four miles, but realized that if I was going to finish the race at all, I had to start running my own race,” she said. “If you allow someone else to set your pace, you never finish where you’re meant to be.

“It’s okay to allow others to inspire you, to encourage you, to set an example for you,” she said, “but eventually, you have to run your own race.”

She encouraged the youth to look for ways to encourage others in life.

She said that near the end of her first race, she just didn’t think she could go another step until a stranger in the crowd called out “You can do this, Judy Mae,” reading her name off her race bib.

“From somewhere inside me, that encouraging voice gave me the strength to start running again,” Bingman said.

“Never underestimate the power of encouraging words of support to others.”

Illinois to receive federal specialty crop grants Applications for funds due May 1 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is now accepting proposals for federal specialty crop grants. The agency has been notified Illinois will receive more than $600,000 and was instructed to begin the proposal selection process.

“For many Illinoisans, specialty crops not only provide vital nutrition, but also are a primary source of income,” Director Philip Nelson said. “The fruits, vegetables and nuts grown on our state’s farmland will provide Illinois families with access to fresh, healthy food. In addition to the availability of Illinois-grown produce, these grants can help enhance a grower’s profitability and sustainability.”

The funds will come

from the Specialty Crop Block Grant program in the Farm Bill. They are available for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of Illinois-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets.

Projects that benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual are ineligible. Farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-sponsored agriculture programs should consider submitting proposals to the USDA’s Farmers’ Market and Local Food Promotion Program.

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service defines specialty crops as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).”

According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture,

more than 106,000 acres of Illinois farmland are devoted to growing specialty crops on more than 3,200 farms. Illinois is the nation’s leading producer of pumpkins and horseradish and ranks in the top ten in acreage of cantaloupes, green peas, lima beans and sweet corn.

Illinois also is home to a flourishing grape and wine market with 1,197 acres of farmland dedicated to growing grapes on 421 farms. Sales of all specialty crops in Illinois, including nursery and greenhouse sales, totaled almost $470 million in 2012.

The IDOA will accept grant proposals until 4 p.m. May 1. Requests for proposal packets and additional information about the program can be found online at the department’s website at www.agr.state.il.us. For more information, call 217- 524-9129.

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BV FFA completes new building Bureau Valley FFA members and volunteers recently went to work to build a tractor restoration and agricultural education building which would be used as a showroom for the chapter’s restored tractors. Over the past 10 years, the Bureau Valley FFA Tractor Restoration teams have restored many tractors but never had a place to put them for display. With the help of the FFA members, students and other local volunteers, the building is completed.

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LaMoille FFA has two compete The LaMoille FFA livestock judging team had two students participate in the Section 2 FFA livestock judging competition Saturday, March 21, in Mount Carroll. Freshman Clay Sundberg placed first with a score of 449 out of 500, and junior Kaitlyn Hildebrand placed second with a score of 446. There were three rings of cattle, three rings of swine and three rings of sheep to be place. Participants had to answer 15 questions about what they observed in one ring of each species.

OGLESBY — Economic Gardening - How to Assist Your 2nd Stage Companies will be held from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 5, at Illinois Valley Community College’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center in Room CTC 124.

A 2nd Stage company can be loosely defined as a company with 10-99 employees and annual revenues between $1-$50 million that has the

potential for significant job creation because of their appetite and aptitude for expansion.

Workshop will include: Penny Lewandowski, vice president of entrepreneurship and strategic direction at the Edward Lowe Foundation (host of the National Center for Economic Gardening), will be presenting on how Economic Gardening can help your 2nd stage compa-

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Illinois Small Business Development Center and North Central Illinois Council of Governments will discuss plans to start a pilot program in the region - to directly assist 5-6 companies.

EPL Bioanalytical, a small bio-tech ag firm and Peerless Restoration, a restoration company, both of Decatur, will discuss how economic gar-

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Community developers, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, business and industry leaders should attend. Participation is open to all interested parties.

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