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Landscape architect broadens the discussion about the future of Princeton ​By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second story in a two-part series on a recent meeting of the committee to renovate Darius Miller Park in Princeton.

PRINCETON — Landscape architect Scott Mehaffey livened the room with laughter and a passionate exchange of ideas at Princeton City Hall on Tuesday, April 26. Mehaffey, who grew up in Princeton, was invited back to

town to discuss the future of Darius Miller Park, but instead he discussed the future of the entire city of Princeton.

The prestigious professional developer said hundreds of thousands of towns around the U.S. are having the same conversation as Princeton residents, and Princeton’s connections to Chicago, historic culture and iconic transportation routes allows them to be a benchmark for others in how to properly blossom as a

smaller city.

Mehaffey said he’s surprised the elm population hasn’t been on the front burner of the beautification process in Princeton, as well as landscape renovations in front of the courthouse, city hall and sacred buildings like the old Matson Library. Members of the community might disagree on how to approach these projects, but other small towns have worked through such situations, and Princeton can too.

“Darius Miller Park can be the orientation to the community through the north end district, and I’d like to take this time to work with you and find where we go from here,” Mehaffey said, noting this is not the time to move backwards. “It bugs me when things are done in a ‘just good enough’ manner, because that’s not good enough. If you don’t have the money, make arrangements until you do have the money.”

He said this is an exciting

time for greenway development — bicycle routes and established trails which would please local residents and invite outdoor enthusiasts from all across the area into Princeton — and the people here should do more than just market quaint boutiques and tasty pies, as there are natural treasures which could be linked to bring people into town.

“Towns that have done this have focused on preservation and conservation at the same time, realizing

there’s a synergy there,” Mehaffey said, adding kayaking the waterways and hiking the beautiful landscape can benefit all participants. “Every day you’re walking down the street or trail, you’re learning something about your community, so you become more of an informed spokesperson.”

Traveling to other towns — and inviting professionals or college students into yours — will be a potent

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Is 4-H for you?

Volunteers needed, no previous connection necessary

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

Some of the most valuable opportunities in education exist outside of the classroom.

Relationships with family, teachers, mentors, coaches and volunteers offer guidance and support and are important elements of a child’s development.

Four-H provides meaningful lessons for more than 200,000 students across Illinois, and the more than 14,000 volunteers involved also benefit from their involvement. The University of Illinois Extension Office of Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall and Putnam Counties are seeking more adults from these areas to join 4-H and share their knowledge with area youth.

According to 4-H program coordinator Anne Scheel, adults with no previous connection to 4-H may volunteer to share talents, strengths and experiences. Some may want to share their knowledge for a specific project related

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Steering clear Police encourage teens to avoid intoxication during prom season

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

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More than 400 pounds of drugs collected Saturday Community Partners Against Substance Abuse Coalition (CPASA), along with several area police departments, participated in the annual National Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30. More than 400 pounds of drugs were collected in total at locations in Princeton, Granville, Buda, Tiskilwa, Walnut and Wyanet. Drug collection events like these prevent expired or unused drugs from being abused, stolen or disposed of incorrectly.

PRINCETON — Each year, high school juniors and seniors celebrate their school’s heritage and their dance floor flash by finding a suitable date and joining their classmates at prom. One way Illinois State Police (ISP) Sgt. Quillard Skinner does not want upperclassmen to celebrate is with drugs and alcohol.

According to an ISP press release, area high school students will soon be participating in prom and graduation celebrations that occur not only at school but also at private locations, and alcohol and drug use may occur during these celebrations. The disturbing facts state

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Rumble in the ring

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Pro wrestlers young and old alike entered the ring and entertained the kids with aerial assaults and comedic tactics during the fifth annual Rumble for the Kids event at Logan Junior High School on Saturday, April 30. All proceeds will be used to purchase playground equipment for PES District 115.

Princeton From Page 1 combination of information and inspiration, leading to developmental ideas which can be utilized instantly or reexamined down the road. “People enjoy seeing this because it validates their time commitment, and you have to be a player, sending people out to understand what funding and foundations exist and what is coming down the pipe,� he said.

Mehaffey said there are numerous basic steps to any project, beginning with project programming and management, where one or few individuals understand all decisions and sacrifices made during the process and can serve as spokespeople to the mayor or city council.

Hiring consultant analysis would be worth every penny, Mehaffey said, because residents would get the benefit of the consultant’s multi-faceted career experience and informative feedback from a person integrated within the field.

He emphasized it’s easier to design with words first, as those words can be illustrated and shared to bring every-

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Jefferson Elementary Principal J.D. Orwig entered the ring as “The Administrator� during Saturday’s Rumble for the Kids final battle royal. After two high-flying leaps from the ropes and several minutes of intense action, “The Administrator� took a hard elbow to the head and was eventually thrown over the ropes.

one onto the same page, because the minute the actual design is started, friction can arise. “Figure out the ballpark cost, then figure out the design narrative,� he said, followed by concept alternatives elevated by public inclusion, the final design and cost, and post-construction evaluations. “Begin with the end in mind; with a mission, a vision, goals and objectives, rules and responsibilities, and milestones — just overall good project management.�

Mehaffey said breaking down a project into basic steps always makes it easier, and if there is not a smart timeline of attainable accomplishments, it is just wasting time and money. Looking at all the factors — while inviting community engagement into every angle of the mission — provides a consistent message. “If it’s all the usual suspects, and you don’t have committee members from a broad spectrum of the community, it’s not as effective as having the spokespeople being your friends and neighbors,� he said. “Build friendships and common ground between all members of the project, and keep the dialogue going.�

Mehaffey encouraged the residents to always have a price in mind, starting

higher than what is needed for the end result. It’s always good to have your nose over the fence, gaining traction from models in different neighborhoods than your own. “Over my 35-year career, I’ve made a lot of friends and colleagues who would be very interested in hearing what Princeton wants to do and they could be a resource for you,� Mehaffey said.

Community members voiced their desire to include Mehaffey in the entirety of the Darius Miller Park renovations, and were grateful for his presence in the discussion, because they do not want this project to become another which sits and collects dust. “Sometimes a modest investment at first leads to much greater things down the road, if you can explain to residents there’s a grander vision developing,� he said, adding getting residents involved includes building a case for their future they can relate to and get excited about. “Princeton is really at a crossroads, and you have a lot of energy and a lot happening, but there’s so much more you can do and so many resources to utilize, and now’s the time to do it.�

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Join the Princeton Lions Club PRINCETON — Care to become part of a team that offers friendly service to all facets of the community and has lasting pride and tradition for the previous century? Then swing through the Kompany on Tuesday, May 17.

The Princeton Lions Club will be holding a membership meeting at the

Kompany, located at 432 S. Main St., beginning at 6 p.m. May 17. Current Lions Club members will be present to give individuals the rundown to see if they have what it takes to make the cut.

For more information, call Jim Argo at 815-872-6181, or Scott Smith at 815303-7113.

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Prom From Page 1 six out of 10 high school students feel pressure to drink or use drugs on prom or graduation nights, and more than eight out of 10 teens say their fellow classmates who drink or use drugs at prom will likely get behind the wheel and significantly increase the hazards on the roadways.

Skinner said car crashes kill more teens during the weekends of prom and graduation season than any other time of the year, and ISP District 17 troopers will be doing their part to encourage safe behavior from everyone this prom and graduation season.

The troopers will conduct directed patrols with aggressive enforcement of “distracted driving� laws and enforcement of the “fatal four� — driving under the influence,

speeding, failing to secure a seat belt and distracted driving. “Our goal is to modify teen driving behaviors, including distractions, carelessness, fatigue and inexperience,� said Jon Dively, ISP District 17 commander. “These behaviors, when combined with drugs or alcohol, can be lethal.�

In addition to the directed patrols, Seat Belt Enforcement Zones will also be conducted, with the main goal of these concentrated efforts being voluntary compliance. Skinner asked all family members, friends, motorists and residents to ensure this prom season is an enjoyable and safe experience for area teens, which means avoiding drugs and alcohol and buckling up, so they “stay alive and focus on the drive.�

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From Page 1 to their own career, hobby or area of interests, and others become involved to get to know the younger people in their community. There are volunteers who want to spend time with their own children and their classmates, and 4-H alumni often choose to volunteer to give back to the program that helped them develop the skills which have helped them with their lives.

Scheel said, “Four-H offers a variety of longand short-term volunteer opportunities including organizational leaders of clubs or groups, project leaders for more than 100 subjects or activity leaders who help plan educational and social events, contests, workshops and clinics for the 4-H members in the county.”

Pat McGlaughlin, U of I Extension 4-H youth development specialist, said, “Today’s 4-H youth are engaged in learning activities as they’re practicing skills employers want; growing and distributing food to communities in need; stewarding natural resources; making a difference in local, state, national and global issues and influencing positive choices for healthy living.”

Four-H is the largest out-of-school youth education program in the United States, and programs are offered in every county in Illinois. Volunteer Francis Morse shared what she enjoys about her volunteer experiences.

“I mainly volunteer because of the kids and the excitement they have for their 4-H projects.

Watching their faces when they show their work, seeing the excitement and pride when they earn ribbons and the overall atmosphere of the fair is great. It’s nice to see kids recognize their interests and then take the next step to learn more about it.

They then practice those skills, become involved and achieve their goals,” Morse said.

It’s not just the children who benefit from Morse’s involvement though.

Morse said, “It’s been beneficial to me in my retirement, as an older person, keeping me active in our community.

As studies have shown, by staying active I have better physical and mental health as a result of working with the kids and families in 4-H.” Volunteer and U of I Extension Office Master Gardener Sharon Gallup shared what she found valuable about her time spent with 4-H. “Not having children of my own, it’s very rewarding to see children eager to learn and benefit from 4-H programs. They get children involved in something benefiting everyone. They ask interesting questions and they make me smile and be happy I’m involved.

They’ve taught me patience and make me want to come back for more. Everyone involved is wonderful to work with, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with children. I would recommend others make some time to volunteer for these programs and share their knowledge and experience,” Gallup said.

McGlaughlin said, “Whether you have two hours a week or 10 hours a year to give to enrich the lives of youth through 4-H, Extension has a place for you.”

Gallup added, “It’s a great feeling of satisfaction knowing you have, in some small way, helped through the 4-H programs and had a positive impact on these children who will take that with them in their lives.”

For the health and safety of all involved, adults are required to complete the application process and attend an orientation session prior to becoming a 4-H volunteer. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities in your community, contact Anne Scheel at 309-3642356, email amscheel@ illinois.edu. or visit the website at www.4-H.illinois.edu.

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Good Local Food Tour is May 12 Plant, grow, share what you know Getting fresh food to market in North Central Illinois is not a lot different from Wisconsin. So why not learn from each other? Gateway Services and From the Ground Up are co-sponsoring two vans of people from Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties for one full and entertaining day of stimulating discussions, problem solving and ideas. Here’s a fun, delicious way to be inspired.

The tour departs from the Princeton Amtrak Depot at 7:30 a.m. or Rural King at 1350 38th St. in Peru at 8 a.m.

Thursday, May 12. The cost is $25 for the entire day and includes round-trip transportation, $10 coupon for brunch and products at Bushel & Peck’s, educational materials and access to follow-up.

Throughout the day, you will meet CSA leaders, farmers’ market managers, organizers of co-op groceries, commercial food kitchens and incubators, artisanal food producers and food entrepreneurs. You’ll see innovative community gardens and organic farms and get tips on financing and distribution for food-related businesses.

You’ll also eat great food. Brunch is included in the tour.

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Tour stops: • Bushel & Peck’s Market, Cafe, Commercial Kitchen in downtown Beloit. “We make and market artisan, agricultural goods for those who seek high-quality, environmentally sound, handcrafted products. Our preservation kitchen, store and restaurant supports a local economy and con-

nects consumers directly to farmers, craftsmen and women. Each food product we provide shares the story of its artisans, neighbors, tradespeople and friends. Bushel & Peck’s and our affiliated producers are experts in their fields who believe in the future of a hand-crafted economy.” For information, see http://www.bushelandpecks. com/.

• Yahara River Grocery Cooperative. Started in 2008, this downtown Stoughton cooperative struggled in its first years but has grown to more than 1,000 members and an important role in the local food system. It’s a downtown gathering place as well as grocery; an excellent example of what can be done in a rural community by committed local residents. From Fair Trade coffee and bulk products to fresh produce and ready-to-eat meals, this little store offers a remarkable selection of unique goods and services.

• FairShare Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Coalition. One of the oldest CSA organizations in the country, for over 20 years FairShare (formerly Madison Area CSA Coalition, MACSAC) has been linking people who care about what they eat to local farmers who grow top-quality food for their local communities. FairShare’s USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program project, Expanding CSA Markets: Increasing Consumer Demand Through CSA Networks and Targeted Marketing, funded in 2016, is now producing four marketing toolkits on farm to business (workplace CSAs), CSA Outreach fundraising and promotions, and health insurance rebates. For information see www.csacoalition.org/.

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Meeting minutes Dan Devenney as BVS volleyball coach; and Caitlyn Bureau Valley School Board DeMay as BVS athletic director.

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley School Board met Tuesday, April 26, and took the following action: • Applauded the following BV staff members who received Bureau Valley Foundation grants: Amie Ellberg, Amy Roe, Bret Helms, David Larkin, Jason Spang, Jeff Harris, Jennifer Backer, Lisa Wilson, Maranda Kuelper, Ann Taylor, Tina Hufford, Tori Boyle, Wendy Michlig, Sharon Peterson, Tracey Schoff, Abbi Bosnich, John Matlick, Kenny Wilcoxen, Dale Donner, Hollie Rosene, Aimee Stoller, Val Peterson, Ashley Stabler and Jennifer Davis.

• Approved retirements of part-time retired staff members: Don Guier, Pat Corwin, Cindy Martin, Connie Hahne and Ginny Pratt at end of the 2015‐16 school year • Approved the resignation of: Tiffany Gonigam as BVHS social studies teacher, girls basketball coach, sophomore volleyball coach and Varsity Club sponsor at end of the 2015-16 school year; Abbi Bosnich as BVHS varsity volleyball coach; Steven Getz as BVHS Spanish teacher; Brenda Monier as BVN girls basketball coach;

• Hired Dan Devenney as BVHS assistant volleyball coach; Caitlyn DeMay as BVHS head volleyball coach; Phillip Pryzabyla as BVHS physical education teacher for 2016-17 school year; Kelsey DeSchepper as BVHS Spanish teacher; Mariah Pratt as BVHS special education/life skills teacher for 2016‐17; Daniel SinClair as BVHS science teacher for 2016-17; full-time employment of Tina Hufford as BVHS family consumer science teacher for 2016-17; Kristie Cady as BVN guidance counselor for 2016-17; Danika Falkenhayn as BVS/BVWE speech pathologist for 2016-17; Emily Gallagher as BVS/ BVWE music teacher for 2016-17; Jordan Longeville as BVHS social science teacher for 2016-17; transfer of Bret Helms from BVS to BVN physical education/health teacher for 2016-17; and Emily Mathew, Jason DeWaele, Sean Shepard, Tess Kopp, Alison Siltman, John Matlick, Gerald Eshelman, Breonna Balensiefen,Samantha Stocking, Ethan Ringle, Andrew Fordham, Trey Dale, Drew Baker, Danny Hartz and Brad Sierens as summer custodial workers.

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• Food Enterprise & Economic Development. (FEED) Kitchens. This non-profit facility has five commercial kitchens, with specialized equipment for baking, produce preparation and processing, deli prep and meat processing. Available for rent by the hour so food businesses and individuals seeking to sell food to the public can have a legal place to prepare their food. Also available is a training kitchen for non-profit groups and cooking teachers to use to teach food service and preparation skills. The training kitchen can be used by anyone who wishes to do personal cooking or baking on a larger scale, such as holiday baking with friends, canning and preserving produce, or making meals in bulk.

• Willy Street Co-op. Founded in 1974, Willy Street is now one of the nation’s largest grocery co-ops, with 32,000 owners and two stores. It specializes in natural, organic and local foods, and addresses the needs of its members through owner-only sales, reduced prices for classes and many other owner benefits including individual nutrition consultations, a full schedule of educational and community events, a monthly newspaper and outreach services. For information see https://www.willystreet.coop.

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Madigan announces bill to improve response to sexual assault crimes Joint Sexual Assault Working Group details legislation to encourage survivors to report crimes, improve training for law endorsement and ensure justice and healing for survivors CHICAGO – Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with the co-chairs of the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group to announce legislation to encourage more sexual assault survivors to come forward and increase the successful prosecution of sexual assault crimes in Illinois.

Senate Bill 3096, sponsored by Sen. Scott Bennett, was drafted with the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group led by Madigan, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly and Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) Executive Director Polly Poskin. The legislation will improve the response of law enforcement, including 911 operators, first responders and investigators, to sexual assault survivors through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and victim-centered policies, procedures, training and practices. The measure also enhances procedures for the transmission of evidence from hospital emergency personnel to law enforcement.

“Our working group took a comprehensive and honest look at how the criminal justice system handles sexual assault cases,” Madigan said. “This legislation will require best practices for sexual assault cases statewide that encourages survivors to come forward and ensure that justice is being served.”

“The majority of sexual assault survivors do not report their attacks to law enforcement for a variety of reasons, but mainly because they don’t think they will be believed or receive justice,” said Bennett, a former prosecutor. “I appreciate Attorney General Madigan’s leadership on this important legislation, which will help encourage survivors to come forward and receive support.”

The bill will make the following changes to improve the response to sexual assault crimes in Illinois: • Law enforcement agencies and 911 cen-

ters will be required to put in place evidence-based, trauma-informed, victim-centered policies governing responses to sexual assault.

• Law enforcement officers will be required to complete written reports of every sexual assault complaint, regardless of who is reporting the crime and where it occurred.

• Victim-sensitive training will be increased for law enforcement investigators, first responders and 911 operators.

• Survivors will be able to request updates on the status of the testing of their sexual assault evidence by the state crime lab. Illinois State Police will be required to respond to status requests unless doing so would compromise or impede an ongoing investigation.

• The time period for survivors to consent to the testing of their sexual assault forensic evidence will be extended from 14 days to five years after the assault. Survivors under the age of 18 at the time of the crime will have five years from their 18th birthday to consent to the testing of the evidence.

SB 3096, which has bi-partisan sponsorship, was passed unanimously by members of the Senate’s Criminal Law Committee and is expected to be considered by the full Senate chamber.

The Joint Sexual Assault Working Group was created last year to address troubling statistics that show survivors of sexual assault are not reporting these crimes to authorities in Illinois. During Fiscal Year 2015, 9,593 individuals called Illinois rape crisis center hotlines and 8,908 survivors received in-person services. During FY 2015, 10,241 children were referred to child advocacy centers for sexual abuse. Despite those numbers, studies suggest that only between 5 percent and 20 percent of rapes are reported to law enforcement, and only a small number of those reported are prosecuted.

Madigan, working with the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group, successfully advocated last year for legislative action to prevent sexual assault survivors from receiving bills for medical forensic examinations, expand sexual assault response training at all Illinois police academies, and increase funding for the Illinois State Police’s crime lab.

Members of the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group include the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Illinois Sheriffs Association, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, the Chicago Police Department, Rape Victims Advocates, The Center for the Prevention of Abuse, YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, the Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

“From a prosecutor’s perspective it is absolutely critical to ensure that law enforcement is doing everything possible to conduct thorough sexual assault investigations and meticulous evidence collection,” said Alvarez. “This comprehensive legislative initiative will help to ensure that this occurs in every single incident of sexual assault and will help to create an environment of accountability for sexual offenders in all of our communities.”

“Victims of sexual assault deserve the very best from their justice system,” said Kelly. “This tremendous effort and the support of the Chiefs of Police Association, the Sheriffs Association and the State’s Attorneys Association shows the broad level of commitment there is among law enforcement to getting this right. I appreciate the Attorney General’s leadership on an important issue yet again.”

“The majority of sexual assault survivors will never report being attacked because

they do not think they will be believed or receive the support they need in order to seek justice, and this legislation lays the foundation for a response that is centered around the needs of survivors have: from law enforcement to medical and mental health services,” said Poskin. “ICASA is proud to partner with Attorney General Madigan on the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group, and we urge strong support of this legislation.”

Madigan has worked for more than a decade to protect survivors of sexual violence and strengthen their rights. Last year, Madigan drafted and worked to pass the Preventing Sexual Violence on Campus Act to set standards for colleges and universities to prevent and respond to sexual violence. She also successfully advocated for enhanced crime victims’ rights under the state’s Constitution to ensure they have a voice in the criminal justice system.

Madigan also worked to make Illinois the first state in the country to mandate the testing of sexual assault evidence kits. She additionally led an effort to significantly increase the number of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in hospitals throughout Illinois, who are trained to collect physical evidence following a sexual assault, respond to the psychological needs of a survivor, and testify in court.

Madigan’s office also funds dozens of Illinois organizations that provide critical victim services to survivors, and strengthened Illinois law to protect victims of stalking.

Madigan’s Crime Victim Services Division manages several programs that provide assistance to crime victims and service providers. For more information about the Crime Victims Services Division or the rights afforded to survivors of crime, visit the Madigan’s website or call her office’s toll-free Crime Victims’ Assistance Line: 800-228-3368 or 877-398-1130 (TTY).

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Hometown handbells The bell ringers of Elm City Bells treated those in attendance at Princeton Public Library’s April 28 evening program to their renditions of a variety of musical favorites. Songs included selections from patriotic, classical, folk and religious songbooks. The next Thursday evening program at the library will be adult coloring on May 5.

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Obituaries Duane ‘Palsy’ Rakestraw

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MINERAL — Duane D. “Palsy” Rakestraw, 81, of Mineral passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Duane was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Mineral, the son of Darell and Hazel (Gradert) Rakestraw.

He graduated from Mineral High School in 1952 and was later inducted into the Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Shirley Sierens, on Sept. 25, 1954, in Kewanee.

Duane He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Rakestraw Corps from 1954 to 1957 and was stationed in 29 Palms, Calif. Palsy had been an Illinois State Trooper for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He also farmed his entire life on the Rakestraw Centennial Family Farm in rural Mineral for many years.

Palsy belonged to the Mineral Bolders Club, Annawan Boosters Club, Mineral Boosters Club, Fraternal Order of Police and several golf leagues at Hidden Lake Country Club. He lived in Mineral his entire life and was a huge supporter of the schools. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in various school sports and activities. He enjoyed golfing, rolle bolle, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Palsy had won the Illinois State Rolle Bolle title. He enjoyed his daily breakfast with friend, Ron Childs, at the Purple Onion.

He always needed to be the first one at the restaurant.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Deb Rakestraw of Naperville, Duane (Linda) Rakestraw of Geneseo, Denise Howell of Geneseo, Dave (Kathy) Rakestraw of Annawan and Darrell (Regina) Rakestraw of Mineral; his grandchildren, Ryan Howell, Mandy (Brandon) Heller, Kerry (Shea) Jones, Ty (Melissa) Rakestraw, Dylan Rakestraw, Kelsey Rakestraw, Heath Rakestraw, Logan Rakestraw and Elizabeth Rakestraw; his stepgrandchildren, Raquel Frankenreider and Shannon Frankenreider; his great-grandchildren, Maddison Rakestraw, Kennedy Rakestraw and Knox Rakestraw; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Peyton Frankenreider, Baylor Frankenreider and Charlie Frankenreider; and his sister, Joyce Geiger of Geneseo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Daniel; a granddaughter, Jamey Howell; a son-inlaw, James Howell; and his in-laws, Alphonse and Helen Sierens.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, May 4, a the Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory in Atkinson with the Rev. Terry Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Kewanee, where military honors will be accorded by the Mineral American Legion.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Annawan/Alba Fire Department or the Quad Cities Honor Flight.

Share a message of sympathy with Palsy’s family at vandemorefuneralhome.com.

PRINCETON — Georgann S. Barnes of Princeton passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

She was born Sept. 29, 1941, to George and Ann (Talbot) Barnes. She attended DePue High School.

Georgann enjoyed knitting and also volunteering her time at the Bureau County Health and Wellness Clinic in Princeton. She was an active member of Christ Community Church.

Georgann is survived by her four children, Rick (Rose) McCauley of Tiskilwa, George McCauley of Princeton, Rhonda (Brian) Rossler of Malden and Michelle Jensen of Princeton; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bill Barnes of DePue and Bob (Dorothy) Barnes of Hollowayville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother in infancy.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Christ Community Church with Pastor Brian Strom officiating. Cremation was accorded.

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

PRINCETON — Diane “Dodie” Ellena, 65, of Princeton passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.

Diane was born Oct. 20, 1950, to Tony and Irma Ellena of rural Hennepin.

She was a kind, generous, proud person who loved her family. Diane was lots of fun and had many friends. She loved all animals, especially dogs.

Diane Diane graduated from Putnam County Ellena High School and later received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois State University.

While she was at the university, she participated in the special education program and did her student teaching at Houghton Giebe School in England. The group traveled in England, Sweden and Holland. She taught at LeRoy High School, Wyanet High School and retired from Bureau Valley High School. Diane was an 18-year breast cancer survivor.

She is survived by her only brother, Michael (Gayle) Ellena of Rowlette, Texas; seven sisters, Kathy (Rich) VanBeuning of Granville, Laurie (Dan) Kotecki of Granville, Helen (Fran) Aimone of Granville, Emmy Haywood of Granville, Toni Sabotta of Hennepin, Mary (Jerry) Mooberry of Lacon and Shelley (Brad) Kays of Hennepin; and many nieces and nephews.

Diane leaves behind her special friends, Shirley Flenghi of Princeton, Walt Byczynski of Ladd and Gerald Bernabei of Oglesby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Irma.

A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville.

Contributions may be directed to Friends of Strays and Putnam County Community Center in Standard.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Dorothy Johnson PEORIA — Dorothy J. Johnson, 88, of Peoria, formerly of Buda, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Services are pending.

Mark Feik PERU — Mark Feik, 53, of Peru, former LaMoille resident, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Ralph ‘Eddie’ Miller

BLOOMINGTON — Ralph E. “Eddie” Miller, 72, of Bloomington died at 10:43 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016, at his residence.

Eddie was born March 31, 1944, in Bloomington to W.C. and Hazel Underwood Miller.

He married Jennifer Keene July 10, 1971, in Ellsworth at the United Methodist Church.

She survives.

Eddie graduated from Arrowsmith High School in 1962, where he enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and football. He was Ralph a member of the U.S. Army. He later was a Miller dairy farmer in Arrowsmith and in Princeton for Hugh Fundell Farms and Albrecht Farms for 47 years.

He was a member of the Ellsworth United Methodist Church, where he served as a board member and trustee. He also previously was a member of the Princeton First United Methodist Church, served as a volunteer fireman, was a 4-H leader in the Over-The-Top Club in Arrowsmith and member of the Bloomington–Normal Great Banquet Community. Eddie also served on the school board at both Saybrook and Arrowsmith High School and Ridgeview High School. He absolutely loved God, his family, hunting, raising and showing Milking Shorthorn cattle and woodworking.

Also surviving are two children, Jared (Pam) Miller of Buda and Ashley (Doug Willis) Carlson of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Jaxon, Brodie, Hailey, Blane and Mazie; his mother, Hazel Miller of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Janet (Bob) Phillips of Lake Placid, Fla., and Mary (Ed) Payne of Charlotte, N.C.; his sisters and brothers-inlaw, Nancy (David) O’Neall of Cooksville, Dennis (Vickie) Butler of Saybrook and Michelle Heidelberg of Bloomington; and several special nieces and nephews.

His father preceded him in death as well as one infant daughter, Alisa.

There will be a funeral for Eddie at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Ellsworth United Methodist Church in Ellsworth with the Rev. Gifty Roberts Smith officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in rural Arrowsmith with military rites conducted by active duty Army.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomington–Normal Great Banquet & Awakening Communities and the 4-H Foundation.

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WYANET — A Wyanet man pleaded guilty to a Class 1 felony of residential arson on Wednesday, April 20.

Jason C. Ditola, 32, agreed to a plea deal a short time before he was set to stand trial following an investigation by the Princeton Police Department in connection with a fire that occurred on Dec. 3, 2014, at an apartment complex in Princeton where Ditola’s ex-girlfriend resided.

The investigation concluded the defendant opened a bathroom window from outside the apartment and lit the window curtains on fire. The fire was immediately put out by occupants, and the fire department was called, with damages totaling $3,568.

Ditola was sentenced to serve nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and was given credit for 293 days served since his arrest on July 2, 2015.

His sentence will run concurrent to a pending IDOC sentence for a violation of order of protection for which he is currently serving a sentence.

The defendant was ordered to pay fines, fees and costs totaling $1,102, and restitution for the amount of damage caused by the fire. Both are to be paid within six months of his release.

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From the editor’s desk Well, it happened. Seemingly overnight, the leaves on many area trees appeared. I always love waiting for those tender and fragile buds to turn into leaves, and it seems like it just happens overnight someTerri times. I’ve really been enjoying the Simon myriad of red bud trees in my yard COMMENTARY this year with all their purple/pinkish buds. I just wish they would last longer.

Well, the soggy weekend kept me from working in the yard, and I’d be lying if I said I was disappointed. I actually enjoyed the time indoors, since my basement has been calling my name for a long time.

••• I saw where the First United Methodist Church of Princeton held its first-ever “Methodists on the Move” on Sunday, May 1. From what I understand, the congregation gathered for their regular worship at 8 a.m., but then they left the church to perform a variety of community service projects.

“We always talk about how God wants us to love and serve other people on Sundays … but we never really go do that as one body all at the same time,” said the Rev. Brian Gilbert prior to the event. “So this Sunday, we decided the best way we could worship God was by getting out there and being love to the people we meet. The whole idea seemed a bit odd at first, but now many members have gotten behind it and are excited about going out and helping people in the community this Sunday.”

I just have to applaud the First United Methodist Church for such a wonderful idea and project. The concept of going out into the community seems like a great way to worship and serve others.

••• With the warmer weather outside, we’re starting to see a lot of motorcycles and bicycles on the roads. As a motorist, I know those folks are easy to miss, so I’d urge you to be especially careful on the roadways. I guess what I’m saying is to keep an eye out for motorcycles, bicycles and even slow-moving farm equipment. I heard a story the other day about a fellow who had to leave the roadway because a woman in a vehicle decided to pass a farm implement. While it ended up OK, it could have been catastrophic. Just be careful and cautious.

On the flip side of that coin, motorcyclists and bicyclists are urged to use good safety measures as well. Now might be a great time for parents/grandparents to have a reminder talk with your young person about good safety rules. Also, a tired farmer is not a safe farmer, so please make sure you get enough rest during the planting season.

••• I hope you’ve had an opportunity to read the special section in last Thursday’s Bureau County Republican titled, “Heroin Hits Home.” This 16-page section was truly a labor of love by BCR Staff Writer Eric Engel, who has worked on this project for several months. Engel embraced the topic and was able to find many individuals who agreed to talk to him about their experiences with this awful and frightening drug, how heroin has affected their families, and how law enforcement officials are battling this epidemic.

Let me just say I appreciate so much the folks who sat down with Engel to tell their stories. These were gut-wrenching stories that came from their hearts, and Engel was able to capture all the emotions that run as rampant as this addiction.

We can’t hide our heads in the sand any longer. Bureau County and the Illinois Valley have a heroin problem, as does most every town in this country. People die every day — senseless deaths from using this drug — leaving so many behind who loved them.

I hope this special section is jaw-dropping and makes all of us open our eyes wide to this terrible issue — right here among us.

••• This Sunday is Mother’s Day. I hope all the ladies out there have a special day — moms, grandmas, aunts, cousins, friends, neighbors ... *** Have a great week. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

What’s the most important thing your mom ever taught you?

“My mom has taught me to never give up, always try my hardest and to always fight my battles.”

Marissa Lewis, Walnut

“The most important thing my mom has taught me is to not let the stress get to me.”

Stephanie Gripp, Sheffield

“The most important thing my mom has taught me is to always be kind to everyone.”

Lexie Jacobs, Walnut

“My mom has taught me to work hard at everything I do, to never give up, and if I have to be there, give it 110 percent.”

Cale Buysse, Manlius

“The most important thing my mom has taught me is that if I don’t like what she’s cooking for dinner, I will need to cook something for myself.”

Jay Norden, Walnut

Hastert got what he deserved Another flawed Illinois politician, this time Republican Dennis Hastert, has gotten what he deserved — prison time for his felonious actions.

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s multiple teenage victims did not deserve the sexual abuse he inflicted upon them as a Yorkville High School wrestling coach four decades ago.

He betrayed the trust of his wrestlers, students, school and community. Through his actions, he caused lifelong psychological anguish to his victims.

Details of Hastert’s hideous crimes, which were long unknown to the general public, became even more apparent during his sentencing hearing Wednesday in Chicago.

Hastert deserves all the punishment that has come his way.

The 74-year-old Republican deserves the 15-month sentence in prison handed down by U.S. Judge Thomas M. Durkin for violating a banking law as he sought to pay someone $3.5 million to keep the sex abuse a secret.

He deserves the stern lecture by Judge Durkin, who called Hastert a “serial child molester.”

He deserves the $250,000 fine he must pay to a crime victims fund.

He deserves to serve two years of supervised release after prison.

He deserves to undergo sex offender treatment.

He deserves the anger, disdain and disgust directed his way by victims, their families, their friends, the community, and the state and nation at large.

He deserves the revocation of degrees and honors that various institutions bestowed upon the Dennis Hastert they thought they knew.

That Hastert rose so high in the halls of power points to a tragic flaw somewhere in our system of politics and government.

Here you have a man who used a position of public trust (teacher and wrestling coach from 1965 to 1981) to commit multiple acts of depravity.

Then what happened? Hastert was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1981 and, six years later, embarked on a 20-year career in the U.S. House. For eight of those years, he served as speaker – the No. 3 position of power in the U.S. government!

Hastert became a familiar political figure around here, especially when

he represented a large portion of the Sauk Valley.

His reputation was such that an editorial from our sister newspaper, Sauk Valley Media, from 2006 led off with the sentence, “In all of American politics today, it is hard to think of anyone more honest, upright and decent than Denny Hastert.”

Boy, were we wrong!

All during his political career, he kept a secret that, if exposed, would have brought everything to a screeching halt.

Hastert’s betrayal of the public trust places him on a long list of Illinois politicians who did the same. Four of them were governors. One of them – Rod Blagojevich – is still in prison.

Hastert thus becomes, as The Associated Press put it, “one of the highest-ranking politicians in American history to be sentenced to prison.”

Ill and confined to a wheelchair, Hastert will have a lot of time for soul-searching while in prison.

Illinoisans should also reflect on how it is that they repeatedly put their trust in flawed leaders.

Bureau County Republican

TO Letter THE Editor

‘Tell them thanks ...’ ​ o the Editor, T “Tell them thanks before they’re gone.” This is what I read as I looked through the Bureau County Republican the other day. As those of you who read the article remember, Kevin Hieronymus encouraged the readers to share their appreciation with those who have had an impact on their lives. As I reflected on Kevin’s encouragement, I thought to myself how I have possibly taken for granted the impact the writers of the Bureau County Republican have had on our community.

My first experience with the writers for the BCR was

sports writer, Hugh Skinner. Hugh was in a league of his own. I remember at football games Hugh would be pacing up and down the sidelines, gathering stats, stories, interviews, etc. Hugh represented a group of writers whose “hearts” were thoroughly embedded in Bureau County.

There have been many who have used their writing talent to enrich the lives of persons in our communities. To you I say, “Thank you for your heartfelt efforts to make a difference.”

Steve Kiser Princeton

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Life&Arts Kindergarten round-up announced at Dimmick DIMMICK — All incoming kindergartners (5 years old on or before Sept. 1) who live in the Dimmick and Cherry school districts are invited to attend the

kindergarten round-up at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Dimmick School.

If you have not pre-registered already, call 815-2232933.

Princeton Elementary preschool screenings PRINCETON — Princeton Elementary will hold a preschool screening from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and again on Wednesday, June 8. This screening is for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1. During this screening, children will be assessed on learning skills, fine and gross motor skills and language skills.

This screening will be used for admission into the Bright Beginnings pre-kindergarten program. Bright Beginnings is a free preschool

program funded through the Illinois State Board of Education and administered through the Princeton Elementary School District. Bright Beginnings is a five-day-a-week, half-day program which meets two and one-half hours per session. Bright Beginnings runs during the regular school year with sites at Douglas School, Tiskilwa and the Zearing Child Enrichment Center.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 815-875-6075.

Logan Junior High School hosts Scholastic Book Fair PRINCETON — Logan Junior High School in Princeton will host a Scholastic Book Fair the week of May 9. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 9, through Wednesday, May 11; from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12; and from 8 a.m. to non Friday, May 13.

Funds raised will help purchase books for the Logan Junior High School library. Families, faculty and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.

The book fair will feature

a special family event with an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12.

The book fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers and other great reads from dozens of publishers.

Book fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List program. The online book fair is available at http:// bookfairs.scholastic. com/homepage/loganjuniorhighschool.

Lipid profile and glucose screening SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a lipid profile and glucose screening from 7 to 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 11, in the hospital’s first floor Presentation Room. The $20 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results. Registration is recommended by calling 815-664-1486.

Honor rolls — Hall High School and John F. Kennedy School have released third-quarter honor rolls. See Page 8.

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

Certificates of promotion will be presented

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

band and choir under the direction of Brandon Stover and Emily Stover.

Academic awards will be presented by members of the Logan faculty.

Family members, friends and the public are invited to attend.

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

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

PHS announces scholarship applications are available

PRINCETON — The application for the 201617 Princeton Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Ruth E. Patterson Lang Scholarship Fund is now available.

The application can be obtained either in the Princeton High School guidance office, 103 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, or from the PHS guidance website, www.phs-il.org, at the scholarship link.

Awards will be given with the purpose of assisting students at an accredited postsecondary institution with the goal of completing a four-year degree program.

Graduates and current seniors at Princeton Township High School 500 are eligible to apply for scholarship consideration.

Additionally, graduates and seniors at LaMoille High School, Berlin Township, are eligible for the Ruth E. Patterson Benevolent Fund.

View the application online for additional criteria.

All completed applications must be returned to Debra Dullard in the PHS guidance office no later than noon on Friday, May 20.

Children’s grief support group to meet on May 10 SPRING VALLEY — A children’s grief support group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the First Floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. This group helps children through life’s difficult changes of death, divorce and loss. For more information, call 815-664-1402.

Book fair — Logan Junior High in Princeton will host a Scholastic Book Fair the week of May 9.

See Page 7.

Community Notes Grief and loss support PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will continue to host the grief and loss support group monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the Perry Memorial Hospital chapel. In order to deal with the pain of loss, and work through the grief of losing someone you love, PMH wants to support those in their journey of remembering and grieving. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Third-grade musical PRINCETON — Princeton Elementary Schools will presents this year’s third-grade musical at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the Princeton High School auditorium.

Everyone is invited to attend “When I Grow Up”, a kid’s eye view of the world of work by John Jacobson and Emily Crocker. For information, call 815-875-1164.

Blues concert PRINCETON — The soulful Chicago blues band, Mississippi Heat, will appear at the Grace Performing Arts Center (Festival 56), 316 S. Main St, Princeton, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Tickets available online at www.festival56.com, by calling 815-879-5656, ext.

11, or the night of the performance (box office opens at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets are $18 per person in advance; $20 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Beer and wine available for purchase at the event.

Breastfeeding support LADD — La Leche League of the Illinois Valley, a breastfeeding support group, will meet at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in Ladd. This monthly group helps mothers gain knowledge and support from other breastfeeding moms. Expecting moms are encouraged to attend, as well as new and experienced moms. For more information, call 815-894-3303 or email ivlllgroup@gmail.com.

Smart phone classes PRINCETON — In May the Princeton Public Library will offer two smart phone classes to its patrons. The events will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The classes will be led by representatives from Illinois Valley Cellular.

Golden Eagles meeting WYANET — The Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Disaster Shack in Wyanet. All seniors are invited to attend. Lunch is on your own. For more information, call Louise at 815699-7768.

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Honor Rolls Hall High School

Joseph Kobold, McKenzie Lechner, Bailey Manfredini, Luciana Mautino, Taylor Merkel, Hayleigh Olson, James Palm, Jared Puente, Savannah Regalado, James Russell, Amanda Scheri, Cassandra Shuper, Christian Smith, Natalie Stocking, Kaylyn Weber, Jacob Wertz and Kelsi Wozniak.

Juniors — Cerena Barroso, Coltin Carboni, Kendall Cinotte, Nicolas Edgcomb, Kyle Follmer, Georgia Harmon, Abby Hoscheid, Matthew Hoscheid, Kaitlyn Huston, Isaac Marquez, Amelia Moreno, Shana Piotrowski, Allison Ploch, Madisyn Quinn, Kylie Rennels, Joshua Ruda and Victoria Wales.

Sophomores — Lizbeth Aldana, Hannah Bernardoni, Austen Biskie, Kora Cruz, Brandon DeJong, Lisaura Guzman, Hallee Heredia, Jocelin Garcia Islas, Olivia Jesse, Amanda Kunkel, Gunner McCormick, Camden McDonald, Gary Merkel, Anthony Osborn, Aryah Parker, Adrian Perez, Adan Ruiz, Alexis Smith, Faith Sommer, Jenna Tonozzi, Brant Vanaman, Dylan Vizzone, Robert Wales and Cade Wozniak.

Freshmen — Michelle Arrate, Kiara Atkinson, Andrea Borem, Ethan Cattani, Noah Croissant, James DeAngelo, Lelie Delgado, Sean Domkuski, John Fousekas, Carlo Gutierrez, Destiny Harmon, Matti Heiden, Ella Hollinger, Devan Janssen, James Dubberstine Kellerman, Payton Kerper, Alexandria Racicot Kinkin, Allison Lanham, Jeffrey Larsen, Rayme Loehr, Samuel Lucas, James Mautino, Hailey Newton, Zeben Parochetti, Sara Perkins, Giuseppina Piccolo, RoseMarie Puentes, Chance Resetich, Conner Ripka, Elaine

Third Quarter 2015-16 High Honor Roll Seniors — Tanja Acamovic, Lindsey Conrad, Madison Consideine, Leeza Esquivel, Noah Gingrich, Caitlyn Jablonski, Brooke Keegan, Evan Kiphart, Reilly Leonatti, Jacob Merkel, Heidi Nielsen, Alicyn Olson, Andrew Pullam, Marco Uribe and Nolan Zibert.

Juniors — Hailey Bickett, Kalysta Biskie, Ashley Choate, Christopher Enriquez, Hunter Galassi, Jenna Lusietto, Hayden Nielsen, Kaylee Olivares, Alyse Ruda, Makenzie Walk, Connor Whitten and Emily Wines.

Sophomores — Erin Biccochi, Lauren Bulak, MacKenzie Delaney, Nicholas Delizo, Nathaniel Draper, Ashley Erwin, Cassidy Jablonski, Courtney Kobold, Damien Love, Olivia Orlandi, Alan Ruiz, Westley Schmidt and Madison Soldati.

Freshmen — Addy Alvarado, Tori Bogatitus, Emily Breland, Shannon Casey, Gabrielle Englehaupt, Erik Enriquez, Morgan Filippini, Alaina Hannon, Kallie Hansen, Anna Herrmann, Rachel Padgett, Genevieve Parente, Devin Soldati and Christian Stefaniak.

Honor Roll Seniors — Christopher Ballerini, Brian Bernardoni, Cody Boers, Victor Campos, Ana Yanez Castro, Maxwell DeJong, John Delaney, Liberty Gehant, Destiny Griffin, Christopher Hammonds, Breezy Harmon, Christian Heiden, Brenna Janssen, Torri Jesse, Aurora Jonas, Anthony Keeney,

Robbins, Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Kristine Shan, Nathan Torri, Taryn Trevier, Marlene Ortiz Vazques and Alex Wertz.

John F. Kennedy School Third Quarter 2015-16 High Honor Roll Fifth grade — Destiny Ahrens, Isabella Cacciatori, Aidan Campbell, Jennifer Casford, Nevaeh Chounard, Julian Flores, Promise Giacometti, Ashton Pecher, Michael Pienta, Mac Resetich, Shechinah Ridley, Joseph Schrader.

Sixth grade — Arthur Argubright, Damion Beyer, Joseph Bolz, Branden Brewer, Karyme Cano, Eder CarbajalCastelan, Chloe Carroll, Sean Casey, Connor Craig, Annie Davis, Mia DeAngelo, James Domkuski, Maggie Filippini, Colin Finklea, Jenisis Greening, Dominic Guerrini, Tre’von Hunter, Aidan Jones, Autumn Kiefel, Adrian Macias-Zesati, Veronica Martin, Thomas Matlock, Callie Meyer, Ethan Plym, Avril Ruiz, Caleb Savitch, Stephen Shaver, Kiersten Shevokas, Manuel Solano, Nathan Stowe, Athena Tarnowski, Kierra Wozniak and Dilon Ziano.

Seventh grade — Edgar Arteaga, Paisley Blair, Levi Bland, Marissa Boehm, Jaclyn Cinotte, Kylie Craig, Nichole Delaney, Rayghan Haase, Madeline Hannon, Sicelia Harper, Violet Hurtado, Payton Johnson, Kayleigh Kirsch, Lance Kovacs, Morgan Krewer, Brianna Lara, Jordyn Meyer, Zoe Morris, Joshua O’Neil, Mark Parlier, Payton Plym, Lana Ramsey,

Arianna Soto, Haylie Steele, Dante Templeton-Teasley and Jillian Vazquez.

Eighth grade — Cecilia Aldana, Anna Argubright, Stephanie Arteaga, Paige Blackburn, Alexander Castaneda, Sarah Croasdale, Dillon deJong, Jeffrey Delaney, Daniela Diaz, Abigail Draper, Kaitlin Duever, Janessa Floyd, Averi Hansen, Kendall Hansen, Kennedy Keegan, Addison Konczak, Gracie Martinaitis, Olivia Novero, Leonardo Ochoa, Gabriell Peek, Kelton Pelzer, Maxwell Puentes, Regina Scarpaci, Madeline Spayer, Hannah Vanko, Aleksandar Vasic and Jacob Wilson.

Honor Roll Fifth grade — Daphney Coble, Jordan Coney, Cade Corpus, Carys Finklea, Ana Garcia, Liliana Heredia, Kineret Hernandez, Jayden Jones, Marcos Maldonado-Guzman, Isabella Marquez, Cruz Martinez-Prado, Joshua Scheri, Bennet Schmollinger, Kambria Simmons and Lissete Zuniga.

Sixth grade — Levi Blair, Molly Dalzot, Isaiah Delao, Alexis Hurtado, Kaeden Keegan, Gabriel Lucas, Andrea Ortega, Luke Powers, Agustin Reyes and Violet Sobin.

Seventh grade — Teodoro Alejos, Josie Barroso, Alec Bulak, Faith deJong, Tyvon Epps, Andrew Esquivel, Nicholas Fousekas, Kailee Khounnha, Jaxon Matthews, Noah Peek, Aaliyah Perez and Gennaro Piccolo.

Eighth grade — Michael Arrate, Bryan Fuentes, Jacob Grush, Destiny MorganDeLao, Grant Resetich, Andrew Vanko and Knowlton Wamhoff.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016 • 9 First place showdown — The Princeton Tigers and Hall Red Devils battled for first place supremacy in the TRAC Monday. Visit www.bcrnews. com/sports or on twitter @bcrsportsed to see who won.

Diamond roundup

Red Devils edge Steamers

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Brant Vanaman’s tworun blast in the fourth inning was all the Hall Red Devils needed Friday, April 29, at Kirby Park against Fulton.

Starting pitcher Adam Sangston and reliever Ty Rybarczyk took care of the rest in the Red Devils’ 2-1 win in Three Rivers Conference play.

Sangston went six innings for the win, striking out seven while allowing two hits and a single run in the fifth inning. Rybarczyk finished out the game, allowing one hit, but striking out two in the seventh inning to earn the save.

Sangston beat out an infield single to get the Red Devils’ rally going in the fourth. Vanaman followed with his homer to send Hall to victory.

Princeton 11, Riverdale 1: The Tigers banged out 17 hits en route to a Three Rivers rout Friday at Prather Field. Conner Dickens led the hit parade with three hits, and Josh Reinhardt, Josh Eggers and Beck Robbins added two hits each.

Tanner Kuhne picked up the win to improve to 3-0.

Garrett Allen and Andrew

Schmitt chipped in with two innings each, combining for a three-hitter.

The Tigers improved to 16-2 overall, 3-1 in the TRAC heading into Monday’s showdown with Hall.

Softball

Princeton 5, Riverdale 3: The Tigresses struck early with a pair of up-the-middle RBI hits by Courtney Oeder and Lexee Camp to stake senior pitcher Alisa Holmbeck to a 2-0 lead that she would not surrender.

Holmbeck went the distance for the win, striking out seven while scattering five hits and three walks.

Seniors Jaimee Ciesielski and Julia Bauer, along with Oeder, each had two hits.

Miranda Sorenson added a double.

Hall 20, Fulton 0: The Lady Devils strung 13 runs in the second with a seven-run fourth to win in a TRAC rout Friday in five innings in Spring Valley.

Lauren Bulak led Hall with three hits, three runs and three RBIs. Winning pitcher Rena Barroso went 2-5 with five RBIs and two doubles, and Sara Perkins added a two-run double.

Barroso pitched a onehit shutout.

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Baseball/softball notebook

Red Devils, Tigers battling for TRAC title

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Hall and Princeton baseball teams are in the hunt for the Three Rivers Conference championship.

It’s a thick race with the Red Devils on top of the league at 10-1 with the Tigers and Rockridge Rockets right behind them at 8-1 heading into Monday’s Hall-Princeton showdown at Prather Field in Princeton. That game was held after BCR deadlines Monday. Visit www.bcrnews. com/sports for results.

Newman is right behind the pack with just two losses.

Hall (18-5) is taking aim on the school record for wins set last year at 23.

The Red Devils shared the TRAC East title with neighbor St. Bede last year, both at 10-2, and seek their first outright conference championship since winning the

Tri-County Conference in 2013 (7-0).

Princeton (16-2) seeks its first conference title in 23 years. The Tigers claimed shares of two NCIC crowns in 1991 and 1993 under the late Jim Beltramini.

The Tigers have a ways to go to catch the PHS school record for wins of 26 established in 2010, when they also set records for most home runs (30) and stolen bases (87). PHS won 47 games from 2009-10 under former coach John Cruz. The 21 wins in 2009 matched the previous PHS record set in 1991.

On the softball side, Rockridge stood atop the TRAC with a perfect 11-0 slate. Other league leaders heading into Monday’s action were ErieProphetstown (9-3), Newman (6-1) and Sherrard (6-2).

Princeton moved over .500 at 5-4 in league play,

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Photo courtesy Kip Cheek/Mendota Reporter

Princeton’s Lucus Sisler clears the bar on the way to winning the jump in Friday’s Mendota Invitational. He cleared 6-foot.

Track roundup

Doesn’t get any closer Schenck leads Tigers to second-place finish at Mendota

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Princeton Tigers ran a close race with LaSalle-Peru in Friday’s Mendota Invite, edged by a scant half point, 138-137 1/2.

The Tigers scored seven firsts with two seconds along the way.

“When we go out each meet, we are just looking to improve on our previous performances,” PHS coach Dan Foes said. “We feel that the results are a byproduct of how we per-

Brett Schenck

Lenny Mead

form on any given night.

We are very pleased with the close finish. We got beat by a good LP team and there is no shame in that.”

Sophomore Brett

Schenck swept the sprints with top times of 11.4 in the 100 and 23.63 in the 200. He anchored the Tigers’ winning effort in the 4x100, teaming up with Blake Janssen, Brock Griffin and Kendile Whitford for a winning time of 1:35.52. He picked up a fourth blue ribbon by joining Janssen, Griffin and Lenny Mead in the 4x100 (44.17).

Mead, a PHS senior, used the Mendota track to set both a school and Bureau County record to win the 300 IH in 39.0. He

broke the school record of 39.13 set by Drew Pranka last year.

“The way those two competed over the years is a credit to how Lenny ran on Friday night. We are very proud of him,” Foes said.

The Tigers also gained wins from Whitford in the pole vault (10-0) and Lucus Sisler in the high jump (6-0). Seconds were turned in by Griffin in the 200 (23.96) and Mead in the 110 HH (15.54).

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Spring Games set Saturday at Hall SPRING VALLEY — Families, volunteers and spectators will be cheering on men and women, boys and girls — all Special Olympics athletes — as they compete in the largest Area event of the year for Special Olympics Illinois Starved Rock/Area 16.

The annual Spring Games will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. May 7 from at Hall High School. The public is invited to watch the competition and experience the joy of achievement by Special Olympics athletes. Starved Rock/Area 16 is composed of 525 athletes from Bureau, Grundy, Henry, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

At the Starved Rock/Area 16 Spring Games, more than 200 athletes are expected to compete in athletics (track & field), the most popular of 19 sports offered by Special Olympics Illinois. The event begins at 9 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony.

Competition follows immediately and will conclude around 2 p.m. All athletes will march in the parade of athletes and recite the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” The running of the torch with the “Flame of Hope” and the lighting of the cauldron signifies the opening of the games.

Athletes will compete in the 50-, 100-, 200-, 400-, 800-, 1,500 stand-

ing and running long jumps; shot put; tennis and softball throw; 100-, 400- and 800-meter walk races; wheelchair competitions and assisted races. Athletes compete in divisions by gender and ability levels.

Hall High School, a Project Unify School, encourages the community to join their DEEDs group (Dedicated to Each and Every Devil) for “Fans in the Stands.” These students will root for the Special Olympics Illinois athletes with posters, signs and cheers. They will also be selling shirts at Spring Games.

To compete in the Special Olympics Illinois Starved Rock/Area 16,

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Sports Shorts L-O Volleyball Camp

IVYFL sign-ups

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/Ohio Volleyball Camp will run June 6-9 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for Grades 5-8 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades 9-12.

Fees are $50 per player, $25 for each additional child from same family.

Registration forms can be received by e-mailing hali723@yahoo.com. Forms are due no later than May 25.

SPRING VALLEY — IVYFL signup forms are available at Heartland Bank & Trust in Spring Valley for Grades 5-8 next fall in the Hall, DePue, Putnam County and St. Bede feeder schools.

Deadline for signups is June 1. Participation fee is $70 and provides a practice T-shirt and game jersey to keep and excess coverage insurance.

IVYFL will be participating in the Big 14 Youth Football League with local teams Princeton, Kewanee, Amboy and Bureau Valley among others. For more information, call Jack Boroski at 815664-4577 or 815-224-7724.

3-on-3 basketball LAMOILLE —LaMoille High School will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in conjunction with Buffalo Days Saturday, June 11.

There will be divisions for boys and girls in grades 1-5, 6-8 and 9-12 and men and women’s 18 and older. Games will start at 9 a.m. Cost is $30 per team.

Registration forms are available at LHS.

Photo courtesy Kip Cheek/Mendota Reporter

Princeton’s Brent Loftus takes the baton from teammate Cody Workman in the 4x800 relay in Friday’s Mendota Invitational. The Tigers placed fourth with a time of 9:17.64.

Track From Page 9 St. Bede finished fourth (67), but had much individual success. John Barnes won the discus (153-1) and shot put (5211), Bret Dannis won the 110 hurdles (14.89), and Baylee Hopps won the triple jump (42-2 1/2). Dannis was also second in the 300 hurdles (50.93).

At Eureka: Bureau Valley senior Will Konneck won both the 100 (11.23) and 200 (22.84) in Friday’s Roger Washburn Invitational. The Storm finished in 10th (27) with Elmwood taking first (80).

Girls track

At Mendota: LaSalle-Peru also won the girls’ portion of the Mendota Coed Invite, beating out runner-up Hall 152-105.

Madi Quinn of Hall won both the pole vault (10-0) and long jump (16-2). Also for Hall, Kaelyn Hamalle won the triple jump (33-10 1/4), Jenna Lusietto won the high jump (4-10) and Tonya Acamovic won the 300 hurdles (50.14).

The Lady Devils also gained top honors in the 4x800 (11:03.51).

St. Bede finished fourth (76) and Princeton was sixth (43).

Princeton freshman Kendra Cain won the long jump with a PHS meet best of 16-2. The PHS 4x400 of Brianna Legner, Julia Hochstatter, Margarita Gomez and Lydia Mead earned second with a season best 4:35.26. The senior Legner also ran third in the 1600 with a season best and PHS meet best of 6:03.2.

At Eureka: Bureau Valley finished second behind the host Hornets (147) in Friday’s Roger Washburn Invitational.

Winners for the Storm were Saige Bar-

Lady Lions Basketball Camp LAMOILLE — There will be three basketball camps offered through the LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions program this summer at LaMoille High School.

A father and child clinic will be June 4, open to all boys and girls entering grades 1-8 with their father. Cost is $25 and $5 for each additional child.

A girls’ day camp will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 27-30. Cost is $40 per camper. Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting.

A girls’ team camp open to all high school players will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 6-16. Cost is $60 per camper.

Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting.

For more information, contact coach Bobby Wilson at 317-755-9495 or via email at bobbywilson@ymail.com.

Challenger Division PERU — The Illinois District 20 and Peru Softball Little League will run signups for its Challenger Division from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru. Again this year, there will be a junior division and a senior division.

Contact Alicia Vezzetti-Hughes of Peru for more information at 815-3436463 or pitch21@hotmail.com.

Manlius Rolle Bolle MANLUS — The Manlius Rolle Bolle Club will begin another season at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4. New bolders are always welcome, the cost is $10 for a family membership or the same for an individual, for the summer, which ends on the last Wednesday in August. The cost for four games on any Wednesday night is $1.25.

If you can carry a bolle to a stake to play, you will have no trouble rolling it to the other stake, so come to downtown Manlius and have a lot of fun this summer.

Saturday, May 14th 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Photo courtesy Kip Cheek/Mendota Reporter

St. Bede’s Daryl Senica takes off for a jump in Friday’s Mendota Invite. nett in the shot put (36-5) and Hailey Weidner in the 3200 (11:53.75).

At Morrison: Amboy-LaMoille beat out runner-up Fulton 70-51 a quadrangular Friday. Erika Zimmerlein won the 100 (12.8) and 200 (26.02) and anchored the Lady Clippers’ winning 4x200 Relay (1:51.23), joined by Kaitlyn Pankhurst, Cassidy Corcoran and Kaitlyn Hildebrand.

Other Amboy-LaMoille wins came fro Erin Hosto in the 400 (1:04.65), Meg Grady in the 800 (2:38), Pankhurst in the long jump (15-6) and the 4x400 relay (4:28.43) of Corcoran, Maddie Foster, Hosto and Hildebrand.

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Notebook From Page 9 winners of four games last week if you include last week’s contest with Bureau Valley called after four innings on the account of wet conditions. It led 10-2 when play was halted.

Red hot: There has been some red-hot hitters around the area. The Princeton baseball team had four hitters in the lineup hitting well over .400 — Levi Bates (.481), Jake Reinhardt (.449), Jett Wedekind (.432) and Skye Behrends (.429) and two more over .300 — Josh Reinhardt (.379) and Tanner Kuhne (.306).

Soph Cam McDonald, one of the many young guns for Hall, leads the Red Devils with a .486 batting clip. Senior Jake Merkel was batting .425.

The St. Bede Lady Bruins have two batters topping the .500 mark in Emily Draper (.533) and Abby Nowakowski (.510). Gabby Morrow (.481) and Maggie Sons (.464) are knocking on .500’s door.

• Sub-sectionals: Bureau Valley will play host to sub-sectional in softball and baseball coming up.

The Bureau Valley sub-sectional in softball is part of the Stillman Valley 2A Sectional. Locals Princeton, Hall and St. Bede are also in the mix, but the regional sites/pairings will not be determined until

BCR Leaderboard A look at the area softball leaders: Batting ..................ab r h avg Emily Draper (SB) ....... 45 na 24 .533 Maty Nowakowski (SB) 49 na 25 .510 Darcy Kepner (BV) ....... 35 11 17 .486 Gabbie Morrow (SB) .... 52 na 25 .481 Maggie Sons (SB) ....... 41 na 19 .464 Sidney Kolb (BV) ......... 24 10 11 .458 Dana Kepner (BV) ....... 38 9 17 .447 Brooke Keegan (H) ...... 62 20 26 .419 Ashley Phillips (BV) ..... 43 11 18 .419 Julia Bauer (P) ............ 58 9 24 .414 Abbie May (SB) ........... 29 na 12 .413 Laura Phillips (BV) ...... 34 9 14 .412 Hunter Galassi (H) ...... 69 20 27 .400 Brianna Lau (SB) ........ 53 na 20 .377 Rena Barroso (H) ........ 70 22 26 .371 Madison Menzel (P) ..... 75 14 28 .368 Dana Macklin (BV) ...... 37 7 13 .351 Julia Pohar (SB) .......... 40 na 14 .350 RBI: Oeder (P) 20, Mautino (H) 19, Galassi (H) 17, Nowakowski (SB) 17, Nielsen (H) 16, Morrow (SB) 14, Sons (SB) 14, Draper (SB) 13, Camp (P) 12, Jensen (P) 11.

Doubles: Barroso (H) 11, A. Phillips (BV) 9, Menzel (P) 8, Galassi (H) 8, Holmbeck (P) 6, Nowakowski (SB) 6, Sons (SB) 6, Ciesielski (P) 5, Darcy Kepner (BV) 5, Draper (SB) 5, Morrow (SB) 5, Draper (SB) 5, Bulak (H) 5.

Triples: Draper (SB) 3, Camp (P) 2, A. Phillips (BV) 2, Morrow (SB) 2.

Homers: Darcy Kepner (BV) 2, Sons (SB) 2, Draper (SB) 2, Holmbeck (P) 1, Menzel (P) 1, Bulak (H) 1, Whightsil (H) 1, Nielsen (H) 1, A. Phillips (BV) 1, May (SB) 1.

Stolen bases: Keegan (H) 12, Mautino (H) 9, A. Phillips (BV) 8, Draper (SB) 7, Kolb (BV) 5, Morrow (SB) 5.

Pitching ........ IP H ER W-L ERA Barroso (H) ....... 48.1 44 17 5-2 2.46 Piukula (H) ....... 95.6 83 46 7-8 3.37 Holmbeck (P) .... 95.0 107 61 87 4.50 Snethen (P) ...... 23.0 45 24 0-2 7.30 Lau (SB) .............na na na 5-6 na Strikeouts: Holmbeck (P ) 116, Pikula (H) 100, Lau (SB) 37, Barroso (H) 36.

Three Rivers Conference standings

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Rockridge .....................11-0 Erie/Prophetstown..........9-3 Newman ........................6-1 Sherrard ........................6-2 Hall ...............................7-4 Morrison ........................5-3 Princeton .......................5-4 Amboy............................5-4 St. Bede.........................4-4 Orion .............................3-6 Kewanee ........................1-9 Bureau Valley ................1-7 Riverdale .......................1-8 Fulton ............................0-8

19-2 14-4 10-3 14-4 13-10 11-4 9-10 11-5 7-9 9-10 3-15 4-8 2-12 3-15

the seeds are announced.

Sterling Newman is the other regional host in the sub-sectional B. In baseball, BV and Morrison are regional hosts for the Morrison Sectional. Princeton is also in the field and favored at 15-2 to

Schultz signs with IVCC

Baseball

Hall ..............................10-1 18-5 Princeton .......................8-1 16-2 Rockridge ......................7-2 14-3 Newman ........................6-2 12-4 Morrison ........................5-4 8-7 Fulton ............................5-3 11-6 Kewanee ........................5-5 9-11 Erie-Prophetstown..........5-6 8-10 Orion .............................4-6 9-14 St. Bede ........................3-6 8-9 Sherrard ........................2-6 10-9 Bureau Valley ................1-7 1-16 Amboy ............................na na Riverdale.........................na na

draw a high seed.

Hall and St. Bede have been set to the Seneca sub-sectional A with Putnam County and Braidwood Reed-Custer serving as regional hosts. Assignments are to come out Tuesday, May 3.

LaMoille High School senior setter Rae Schultz signs a letter of intent to play volleyball at Illinois Valley Community College. She is joined by her parents, (front row) Melody and Tim Schultz; and (back row) IVCC head coach Erin Polte, Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club coach Demi Salazar, and LaMoille/Ohio coach Hallie May.

Games From Page 9 athletes must train for eight weeks.

Athletes who win a gold medal at these Area games qualify to compete in the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games to be held June 10-12 on the campuses of Illinois State University in Normal and Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. More than 3,700 athletes from around the state are expected to compete in Summer

Games.

Special Olympics Area Director Allison Nichols said the Spring Games could not go on without generous volunteer support: “We rely on volunteers to help run every aspect of Spring Games. But even more importantly, the athletes look forward to the friendship and encouragement they receive from the volunteers.”

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At Princeton Princeton 11, Riverdale 1 PHS (16-2, 8-1): Kuhne (W, 2 IP), Allen (2 IP), Schmitt (2 IP). Dickens (3-3), Jo. Reinhardt (2-2), Eggers (2-2), Robbins (2-3).

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HALL: Rybarczyk (0-3), McDonald (0-2, SB), Merkel (0-2 SB), Sangston (1-3, R), Vanaman (2-3,R, HR, 2 RBI), DeAngelo (0-2), Resetich (1-3), Pullam (0-3), Yuvan (0-2, SB). LOB: 6. Sangston (6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 7 K, 2 BB, Rybarczyk (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2K).

Softball

At Spring Valley Fulton 0 0 0 00 - 0 1 3 Hall 0(13 )0 7x - 20 15 2 HALL (13-10, 7-4): Barroso ( 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K). Barroso (2-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 2B), Bulak ( 3-4, 3 R, 3 RBI), Perkins (1-2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 2B).

At Princeton Princeton 5, Riverdale: 3 WP: Holmbeck. LP: Gargas.

PHS:(9-10, 5-4): Ciesielski (2-4, R, RBI), Menzel (1-4), Holmbeck (0-4. R), Oeder (2-4, R, RBI, 2B) Camp (1-3, RBI), Jensen (1-3, RBI) Sorenson (1-3, 2B), Vergamini (0-3, R), Bauer (2-3).

Holmbeck (7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K).

At Oglesby IVCC 6-6 Highland 1-2

Boys track & field

Washburn Invitational at Eureka Team scores: 1. Elmwood 80, 2.

Stanford Olympia 72, 3. (tie) IVC, Eureka 71, 5. Tremont 65, 6. Illini Bluffs 59, 7.

Pontiac 46, 8. Lowpoint-Washburn 33, 9.

El Paso-Gridley 31, 10. Bureau Valley 27, 11. Farmington 24, 12. Lewistown 18, 13.

Lexington 15, 14. Deer Creek-Mackinaw 8.

Winners and BV in top 3): Long jump – 1. McElyea (IVC) 21-2; Triple jump – 1. Hand (IB) 40-11 1/2; Shot put – 1.

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Sheckler (Illini Bluffs) 49-1 1/2; Discus – 1. Harkness (Elmwood) 148-9 1/2; High jump – 1. Webb (Illini Bluffs) 6-1; Pole vault – 1. (tie) Railey (Pontiac), O’Connor (Tremont) 13-6; 3,200 relay – 1. Eureka 8:17.2; 400 relay – 1. IVC 43.74; 3,200 – 1. Habeger (IVC) 9:58.34; 110 hurdles – 1. Miller (Lewistown) 15.37; 100 – 1.

Konneck (Bureau Valley) 11.23; 800 – 1.

Dietrich (Eureka) 2:03.77; 800 relay – 1.

IVC 1:31.03; 400 – 1. Rice (Tremont) 51.58; 300 hurdles – 1. Goleman (Elmwood) 39.86; 1,600 – 1. Cobbley (EP-G) 4:28.5; 200 – 1. Konneck (BV) 22.84; 1,600 relay – 1. Tremont 3:30.65.

Mendota Invite TEAM SCORES: 1. L-P 142, 2. Hall 105, 3. Mendota 90, 4. St. Bede 76, 5. Streator 65, 6. Princeton 43, Long jump – 1. Cain (P) 16-2, 2.

Scheri (L) 16-2, 3. Schultz (P) 16-0 1/2, 4. Giordano (SB) 15-11, 5. Hamalle (H) 15-5 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Hamalle (H) 33-10 1/4, 3. Jablonski (H) 310-9, 4.

Postula (SB) 30-1 1/4; Shot put – 1. Terry (S) 37-9, 4. Pearson (SB) 29-0, 5. Ochuba (SB) 28-0; Discus – 1. Willis (M) 121-4, 5. Pearson (SB) 82-11; High jump – 1.

Lusietto (H) 4-10, Guisti (L) 4-10, Postula (SB) 4-10; Pole vault – 1. Whitford (P) 10-0, 2. Stoner (H) 9-6, 4. (tie) Mead (P) 8-6, 5. Sisler (P) 4-6 4x800 – 1.

Hall (Olivares, Parente, Conrad, Moreno) 11:03.51, 2. Princeton 11:59.6, 4. SBA 12:27.01; 4x100 – 1. L-P 51.86, 2. Hall 54.02, 4. Princeton 56.03, 5. SBA 56.56; 3200 – 1. Stoneking (L) 10:28.73; 110 hurdles – 1. Quinn (H) 16.37, 2. Postula (SB) 17.04; 100 – 1. Weiden (L) 13.29, 5. Olson (H) 14.17; 800 – 1. Hickey (L) 2:27.58, 2. Needs (SB) 2:39.64, 4. Moreno (H) 2:41.42, 5. Parente (H) 2:45.36; 4x200 – 1. L-P 1:49.92, 3. SBA 2:00.98, 4. Hall 2:01.3, 5. Princeton 2:01.36; 400 – 1.

Hickey (L) 1:00.84, 2. Hamalle (H) 1:02.4; 300 hurdles – 1. Acamovic (H) 50.14, 4.

Postula (SB) 52,88; 1600 – 1. Mascote (St) 12:30.92; 200 – 1. Rimes (L) 27.45; 4x400 relay – 1. L-P 4:12.74, 2. Princeton 4:35.26, 4 SBA 4:44.39, 5. Hall 4:57.9 Mendota Invite TEAM SCORES: 1. L-P 138, 2. Princeton 137.5, 3. Byron 103, 4. St. Bede 67, 5.

Mendota 44, 6. Streator 43, 7. Hall 24.5.

Long jump – 1. Heitter (B) 20-10;

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Triple jump – 1. Hopps (SB) ) 42-2 1/2; Shot put – 1. Barnes (SB) 52-11, 2.

Burcham (H) 43-8m 4. Emmerson (P) 42-1, 5. Manning (SB) 40-10; Discus – 1.

Barnes (SB) 143-1, 3. Youngren (P) 1257, 5. Manning (SB) 114; High jump – 1.

Sisler (P) 6-0; Pole vault – 1. Whitford (P) 10-0, 2. Stoner (H) 9-6, 4. (tie) Mead (P) 8-6; 3,200 relay – 1. L-P 8:35.64, 4/ Princeton 9:17.64, 5 Hall 10:35.67; 4x100 – 1. Princeton 44.17, 5 SBA 47.24; 3200 – 1. Stoneking (L) 10L28.73; 110 hurdles – 1. Dannis (SB) 14.89, 2. Mead (P) 15.54, 4. Janssen (P) 16.86; 100 – 1.

Schenck (P) 11.4, 3. Griffin (P) 11.7; 800 – 1. Sebastion (L) 2:05.88; 4x200 – 1.

Princeton 1:35.52, 2. SBA 1:38.93; 400 – 1. Lopez (L) 52.14, 5. Tate (P) 57.35; 300 hurdles – 1. Mead (P) 39.0, 2. Dannis (SB) 40.93; 1600 – 1. Sarver (B) 4:38.72, 3. Loftus (P) 4:57.73, 5. Workman (P) 5:00.39; 200 – 1. Schenck (P) 23.63, 2.

Griffin (P) 23.96, Janssen (P) 24.13, 4.

Bernardoni (H) 24.68; 4x400 relay – 1.

L-P 3:33.08, 4. SBA 3:44.44.

Girls track & field

Washburn Invitational at Eureka Team scores: 1. Eureka 147, 2.

Bureau Valley 88, 3. El Paso-Gridley 73, 4. Stanford Olympia 69, 5. Farmington 48, 6. IVC 40, 7. Pontiac 28, 8. Tremont 26, 9. Deer Creek-Mackinaw 21, 10. Downs Tri-Valley 19, 11. Lewistown 16.5, 12.

Lowpoint-Washburn 14, 13. Illini Bluffs 12, 14. Lexington 10, 15. Elmwood 7.5 (Winners and BV in top 3) Triple jump – 1. Camp (IVC) 33-4 1/4; Shot put – 1. Barnett (BV) 36-5, 3. Jacobs (BV) 34-4; Discus – 1. Harfst (Pontiac) 127-7; High jump – 1. Mason (Eureka) 5-3; Pole vault – 1. Wilson (Downs TriValley) 10-6; 3,200 relay – 1. Eureka 9:54.54; 400 relay – 1. Farmington 51.09; 3,200 – 1. Weidner (BV) 11:53.75; 100 hurdles – 1. Jumper (Stanford Olympia) 16.37; 100 – 1. Peckham (Farmington) 13.01, 2. Kennedy (BV) 13.33; 800 – 1.

Siltman (Stanford Olympia) 2:22.8, 3.

Weidner (BV) 2:31.88; 800 relay – 1.

Farmington 1:47.38; 400 – 1. Heffren (Eureka) 1:00.65; 300 hurdles – 1.

Feeney (El Paso-Gridley) 48.14; 1,600 – 1. Siltman (Stanford Olympia) 5:18.57; 200 – 1. Heffren (Eureka) 26.73, 2.

Kennedy (BV) 27.37; 1,600 relay – 1.

Farmington 4:09.09

Photo courtesy Kip Cheek/Mendota Reporter

Red Devil relay Hall’s Kaylee Olivares carries the baton for the Lady Devils Friday at Mendota.

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Interested persons should stop by 302 North Main, Ohio, IL 61349 or submit a resume

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Please send a resume and letter of interest to Jason Spang or Vicki Litherland, Athletic Directors, Bureau Valley High School, PO Box 329, Manlius IL 61338 or email: jspang@bureauvalley.net or vlitherland@ bureauvalley.net

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767 • Mobile Home Sales

HOMES FOR RENT: Wyanet-Princeton-Buda.

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Sue Thorpe Murphy, PO Box 709, Seneca, IL 61360, whose Attorney is DONALD F. BLACK, BLACK & BLACK, 201 Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356, with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or, if mailing or delivery of a notice is required

by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

TAMMY SUE THORPE MURPHY INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Donald F. Black Black & Black 201 Liberty Street Suite 211 PO Box 148 Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0594 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 19, 26 and May 3, 2016.

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, 2016. s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 19, 26 and May 3, 2016.

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS Parcel No. 1: Lots 34 and 35 in Bass First Addition in the Village of Malden (formerly Wiona), excepting 14 feet in width off of the East side of the East lot in said Town, as platted and recorded, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

Parcel No. 2: The East 14 feet of Lot 34 in Bass First Addition in the Village of Malden (formerly Wiona), as platted and recorded, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

Parcel No. 3: The South 12 feet of the 66 foot wide Prospect Street right-of-way lying North of and adjacent to Lots 34 and 35 in Bass First Addition in the Village of Malden (formerly Wiona), as platted and recorded, situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

Section 32, Berlin Township Common Location: SW corner of Jct of Prospect St. & Our St. Malden.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican May 3, 2016.

verify this information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 61342-0177, (815) 5393711 Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 19, 26 and May 3, 2016.

**************** 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

852 • Mobile Home Rental 2 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT $300/$320 a month.

Deposit. No pets.

Call 708-805-1950

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON Main floor. 1 bedroom apartment. Recent paint & carpet. Carport, laundry. $470 a month. 775-537-7694 MANLIUS 2 bedroom apartment with garage.

Water, sewer, garbage services included. No pets. 1 year lease. $450 per month + $450 security deposit. Available ImmediReferences reately. quired. 815-445-6731 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, large living room with fireplace. Recently remodeled. New appliances, washer & dryer hookup. $550 includes gas/water.

No pets. 815-876-7320 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site. $525 per month, lease & deposit required.

Call 309-238-0168 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 2 bath, like new apartments.

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

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

Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON Just remodeled apartment. Includes water, heat & garage.

Central location. No pets.

Lease. Call 815-224-1454 PRINCETON large, 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Garage. $575 a month. 815-875-1923 PRINCETON One Bedroom Apartment.

Downstairs Stove, refrigerator and heat furnished. Off street parking. No pets. $450 per month & $450 deposit. Call 815-866-3611 PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456

PRINCETON 3 bedroom home. Basement, central air, 2 car garage. $700 a month. 815-875-1923 PRINCETON 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, appliances. $650 per month. Good references only.

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999 • Legal Notices BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) ) ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Jamie M. Williams, 2422 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356, has filed an application for a REZONE From B-3 to R-1 to bring existing single family home into compliance with the Bureau County Zoning Ordinance at the following location: MID PT W 1/2 SE .97 Acres + 75’x15’ FT STRIP IN PT OF SE NW SE Section 18, Princeton Township Parcel # 16-18-403012 + New Parcel Common Location: S side of US Rt 6 & 34, first house east of Park Ave. Princeton The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican May 3, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) SHARON LEE DAVIS,) DECEASED. ) NO 2016-P-20 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of Sharon Lee Davis.

Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued to Tammy

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) PAULETTE J. ) BONNEY, ) Deceased ) NO. 16-P-24 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Paulette J. Bonney. Letters of Office were issued on April 14, 2016 to Christina Ripley, 1610 9th Street, Brownwood, Texas 76801 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before Friday, October 21, 2016, 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

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION: Local Education Agencies, Community-Based Organizations, Local Labor Organizations and Other Interested Persons: As required by Section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this shall serve as public notice that Local and Regional Plans have been developed to provide a variety of workforce training services for adults and youth under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Year 2016 (July 1,2016 - June 30, 2017). The plans were developed on behalf of the Chief Elected Officials for LWA #4 and Northwest Central Illinois Works (NCI Works). Under the local plan, workforce training and services are provided to an 8- county area which includes: Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam & Whiteside Counties.

Regional strategies have been developed and workforce initiatives will be implemented for a 10-county area that includes Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island & Whiteside Counties under the Regional Plan.

Detailed copies of the 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 (815-2247930), 1680 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL (815994-4169) and posted to the NCI Works (www.nciworks.org) and Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (www.best-inc.org) websites.

EOE. Published in the Bureau County Republican May 3, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) ss COUNTY OF BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Charlotte Quevy, 702 Our St., PO Box 11 Malden , IL 61337, has filed an application for a VARIATION To build a 32’ x 36’ (1,152 sq. ft.) detached garage with 6’ x 15’ (90 sq. ft.) open porch, (total of 1,242 sq. ft). Ordinance allows a maximum of 900 sq. ft. in R-2 Zoning District. Requesting a 342’ sq. ft. bulk VARIATION. Proposed garage will be located 18’ feet closer to the right-of-way of Prospect Street than the existing home, but will still meet the 25’ front yard setback requirement. Ordinance allows detached accessory structures in rear and side yards only. Requesting a VARIATION to build proposed garage in front yard (Prospect Street). Property has double frontage at the following location:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation ) organized and doing business existing under ) and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARGARET ROSALES & ) DANIEL J. HOFFERT,

) and Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants, ) Defendants.

No. 15 CH 65 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on January 27, 2016, James Reed, Sheriff of Bureau County, will on May 12, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Bureau County, Illinois, commonly known as 209 Tinley Avenue, DePue, IL 61322 , Property Index No. 17-35-357003.

The North Forty-eight (48) feet of Lot One Hundred Thirty-Four (134) in Banschabach’s Third Subdivision to the Village of DePue, in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, excepting, however, all coal, fireclay and minerals underlying the above described property, together with the right to mine and remove and make underground passageways through same.

The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Sale terms: This is an ”AS IS” sale for “cash.”

The successful bidder must deposit ten percent (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The real estate is residential real estate.

The property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment was $46,361.23. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to

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BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) ss COUNTY OF BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Christine M. Weidner, 336 Pine St., Buda, IL 61314 has filed an application for a REZONE From B-1 to R-2 to bring existing single family home into compliance with the Bureau County Zoning Ordinance. Also requesting a VARIATION to build a 6’ x 28’ and a 12’ x 12’ wrap around open front porch 22’ from the right-of-way of Pine Street, needs 25’. Requesting a 3’ front yard VARIATION. Proposed porch would also be 10’ from the right-of-way of High Street, needs 25’.

Requesting a 15’ front yard VARIATION (property has double frontage). Also requesting a VARIATION to build proposed open front porch within the fifty (50) foot sight triangle at the corner of High Street and Pine Street. Also requesting a VARIATION for the expansion of a non-conforming structure to add proposed open wrap around porch to existing nonconforming home. Also requesting a VARIATION to build a 30’ x 30’ (900 sq. ft.) detached garage 10’ from the right-of way of High Street, needs 25’.

Requesting a 15’ front yard VARIATION at the following location: Buda-Brainard’s Add. L43 (50x150) Section 34, Concord Township Parcel # 14-34-355-006 Common Location: Northwest Corner of intersection of High St. and Pine St. (IL Rt 40) Buda.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican May 3, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation ) organized and doing business existing under ) and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARGARET ROSALES & ) DANIEL J. HOFFERT, ) and Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants, ) Defendants. ) No. 15 CH 65 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on January 27, 2016, James Reed, Sheriff of Bureau County, will on May 12, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in LaSalle County, Illinois, commonly known as 209 Tinley Avenue, DePue, IL 61322 , Property Index No. 17-35-357-003.

The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “cash.” The successful bidder must deposit ten percent (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The real estate is residential real estate.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment was $46,361.23. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 61342-0177, (815) 539-3711.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 19, 26 and May 3, 2016.

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© 2016 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 21

Whoops! The octopus grabbed some of the words out of this article. Can you replace them? n octopus mom is a busy mom.

She lays from 50,000 _________ to as many as 200,000 eggs!

She carefully ____________ her eggs and stitches them together in long ____________. She then attaches them to the roof of a cave.

This is her nursery.

What did the mother Surinam toad say to her kids? Unscramble the answer:

It can take ___________ for th the eggs to hatch. The mother octopus stays with her eggs the entire time. She protects the eggs from _______________. She waves her tentacles gently over the eggs. The moving water keeps them clean and _____________ them with plenty of oxygen.

But watching the eggs means she can’t go ____________ to feed herself. Sadly, after the eggs hatch and she releases them into the ocean, she dies.

Standards Link: Life Science: Animals adapt in different ways in order to survive.

mama alligator covers her eggs with old, rotting plants. As the plants rot, they give off heat which means mama doesn’t have to sit on her eggs to keep them warm.

Donkey mothers may be the most devoted of all. They will not let any other animal come between them and their babies.

Even if a curious little kitten comes close, a donkey mom will chase it away.

Help the alligator find her way back to the nest.

While she may not sit on her eggs to keep them warm, a mama alligator does stay close to the nest to protect the eggs from predators.

Once her babies are born, she carries them around in her jaw for protection.

Find the differences between the mother donkey and its foal and their reflection in the pond.

he mother Surinam toad cares for her eggs in one of the strangest ways. As the mother toad lays eggs, the male toad presses them one by one into the soft skin on the mother’s back. After a while, each egg sinks into a little pocket that forms on the mother’s back. Then a covering of skin grows over the pocket. The baby toads hatch and develop in these little pockets. A few weeks later, the mother rubs her back and the little toads swim free.

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“Mom, You’re Fired!”

Imagine you could fire your mom. Look through the newspaper to find all of the different people and companies you would need to hire to replace your mother. How much would it cost for one week? One year?

Standards Link: Math: Estimation.

Standards Link: Visual Discrimination: Finding similarities and differences in common objects.

Look through today’s newspaper for adjectives that describe each of the animal mothers on today’s Kid Scoop page.

Standards Link: Language Arts: Grammar: Identify adjectives.

Standards Link: Life Science: Animals adapt in different ways in order to survive.

Write about a woman you admire.

Include three or more reasons why you selected this woman.

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Bakery • Deli • Catering • Floral

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125 Backbone Road East, Princeton, IL

Walnut Family HealtH Center

131 Jackson Street, Walnut, Illinois

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i’m lovin’ it™ 2139 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 800 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley, IL

State Bank of Cherry Member F.D.I.C

Cherry, IL 894-2345 or 1-800-447-9138 www.statebankofcherry.com