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Water treatment plant open house Area residents can tour the new facility

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Princeton area residents will get a chance on Saturday to tour the city’s new multi-million dollar water treatment plant.

In his report at Monday’s Princeton City Council meeting, Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson said Saturday is the scheduled open house for the new water treatment plant, located in the Princeton Technology Park on the northeast edge

of town. Guided tours will be given of the entire facility, and questions will be answered, he said.

The new plant has a four million gallon per day capacity, compared to the old water treatment plant’s 1.58 million gallon per day capacity. Groundbreaking and construction on the new $20 million

water treatment project began in November 2011.

The two-story section of the building, 68 feet wide and 210 feet long, houses the processing plant.

The one-story section of the building, about 3,000 square feet, houses offices and a garage.

Clawson also reported Monday the city is con-

tinuing its work on its comprehensive plan, which has been an ongoing project for the past several months. After input from city staff and advancement of the new plan to the public, the new comprehensive plan will be brought to the council for final review and approval.

The current comprehensive plan was prepared in 2003 for a 10-year period, Clawson said Tuesday.

The comprehensive plan tries to cover anything that relates to future growth. In doing that, the plan looks at the city’s history, demographics in a number of

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An Affair with Flair

Board reviews budget, projects Russell: ‘Weathered our worst storm’

Annual Red Cross fundraiser is Friday

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

By Donna Barker

PRINCETON — The worst of the financial storm is hopefully over for the Princeton Park District.

On Tuesday, Elaine Russell, park district executive director, reviewed the 201415 fiscal year budget, which was presented, in part, to the Princeton Park Board at Monday’s meeting at the Bureau County Metro Center. Once the district audit is completed in August, she will adjust the tentative budget as needed and ask the board for final approval for the budget in September.

“Rarely can we loosen our belt, when it comes to the budget, however, I think we have weathered our worst storm and realized when we needed to tighten our belts in order to maintain financial consistency for our future,” Russell said.

The Princeton Park District has a total of 11 funds within its budget, with three of those funds, the Corporate, Recreation and Enterprise/Metro Center funds, considered working funds. From the Corporate Fund, expenses include park maintenance, motorized equipment purchases and capital improvements such as parking lots, building improvements and lighting. Revenue for the fund comes from property taxes, bond proceeds,

PRINCETON — For the sixth year in a row, the Bureau County Red Cross is hosting “An Affair With Flair” fundraiser to help raise money to keep Red Cross services in the county.

Bureau County Red Cross Director Lori Compton said Friday’s fundraiser is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the A Hundred Acre Orchard and Market, two miles west of Princeton. Though life can be busy and hectic at this time of the year, she’s hopeful people will take a bit of time Friday evening to come to the fundraiser, relax, enjoy the evening and support a good cause.

Friday’s fundraiser will include an assortment of wines and beers, plus appetizers from around the world prepared by area chefs. The live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. and features nearly 20 items, including a variety of original paintings, woodworking pieces, and photographs by local artists, as well as jewelry and furniture. Tickets will also be available for several raffle items, including tickets to the John Deere Classic and an overnight stay at Jumer’s Casino in the Quad Cities. Easy-listening music will be provided for the evening by Kyle Fisher

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One last lunch at Lincoln!

Students at Lincoln Elementary School in Spring Valley enjoyed their last lunch in the school Wednesday afternoon. Teachers have been boxing up their school supplies within their classrooms. This summer, the big move over to John F. Kennedy School will begin as teachers and staff say their final good-byes to old Lincoln School.

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Jeff and Dana VanAutreve, owners of Johnson’s Carpet in Princeton, have renovated the upstairs portion of their business to provide Second Story — a place where youth can hang out, participate in activities, eat a free meal, play games and much, much more. Second Story will host an open house this Saturday where the Living Works Suicide Walk’s guest speaker, Keith O’Neil, who is a retired NFL player, will hangout after the walk, talk with kids and answer questions about this experiences in life.

‘Everyone has a Second Story’ VanAutreves to host a haven for area youth

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Jeff and Dana VanAutreve, owners of Johnson’s Carpet in downtown Princeton, are taking on a new project that will benefit the area youth.

Above their carpet business on North Main Street, they have renovated the large area for Second Story — a place where teens can hangout, meet friends, listen to music, watch a movie, eat a free meal, do homework, play games, do crafts and much more.

This is the sort of place the VanAutreves have wanted to provide to area youth for awhile now. As Christian youth pastors, they witnessed the need.

They saw kids who were on their own most nights with Mom and Dad work-

ing late. Some had to find their own dinner meals, and others just needed a secure place where they felt accepted.

“It was then that we wanted to provide a shelter of some sort for these youth,” Dana said. “We wanted them to know everyone has a second story. Ours began with Jesus. He is the one who showed us that there was a need and that we could fulfill that need. We want kids to come here and share their second story with us.

“We want kids to come here where they can be nourished, be listened to, not judged or feel unaccepted,” she explained.

“We will love anyone who walks through our doors.”

In the last six months, the VanAutreves have made big improvements to their second story space, and this Saturday they will host an open house event and welcome the community to come up and take a look at what they have to offer.

After the Living Works Suicide Walk on Saturday, guest speaker Keith O’Neil, who is a retired NFL football player, will be coming to Second Story to hangout with attendees, talk with

them about his experiences and answer any questions that come his way.

The open house will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and O’Neil will be at Second Story at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a free walking tacos bar and other snacks available for whoever wishes to grab a bite.

“We just wanted to make it more memorable by having him come and

speak with the kids about some of the experiences he went through,” Dana said.

After the open house event, the VanAutreves hope to get a set schedule together for the summer. Right now they are working with a proposed schedule that offers an activity each night of the week. They will serve free meals Tuesdays and Thursdays, offer a video night on Wednesdays, provide concerts Fridays and Saturdays and will be closed on Sundays.

Each night, there will be volunteers, a man and a woman, who will supervise the kids and ongoing activities.

Right now, the VanAutreves are looking for additional volunteers to help out with supervision. Whether it’s just for one or two nights a week, the VanAutreves appreciate any help that comes their way.

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Rebuild or patch?

Sheffield opts for patching village streets

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End of the year, end of an era Wendy Woulfe, a first-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Spring Valley, packs up her classroom materials during the last day of school on Wednesday. The packing process has been bittersweet for Woulfe as she is excited for new experiences next year at the John F. Kennedy building, but at the same time she will miss the place that has been her home away from home for the last 19 years.

Walnut prepares for July 4 celebration Board works on non-highway vehicle ordinance

By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — Lori Wood, representative of the Walnut Chamber of Commerce, was in attendance at the Walnut Village Board meeting to request assistance during the upcoming July 4 celebration.

Wood requested of Walnut Police Chief Tom Ptasnik and the village board that some help be given for the bicycle tour being held on July 6.

The tour begins at 9 a.m. on that Sunday morning and will provide participants with an opportunity to tour the surrounding area prior to attending the annual fireworks display held on the evening

of July 6. Participants in the tour will need traffic assistance as they will be crossing Route 92 within the village.

Ptasnik and the board agreed to provide this police help as the riders cross the highway.

Wood further stated this bicycle event on Sunday morning and the Little Miss Independence event to be held on July 3 are new events for the celebration and are being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

In other business from Ptasnik, he stated the radios and repeaters previously purchased from and installed by Radio Ranch, Inc. of Rock Falls will be fully operational

by Friday. Ptasnik and the other officers have been testing the equipment and are very happy with the performance thus far.

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the recent Streets and Alleys Committee meeting. Quinn stated Superintendent Carl Minks will be compiling a list of priority projects with regard to the improvement of the streets and alleys within the village. Minks will also be contacting Willett & Hoffman Engineers of Dixon to obtain an updated cost of improving West Walnut Street.

The improvement of this street was promised to the residents when homes were built on the former high school football field.

Minks also commented the village alleys will be sealcoated after the Fourth of July celebration.

Another meeting of the Streets and Alleys Committee has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday.

Minks will be presenting his list of priority projects to the committee at this meeting.

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LaSage of Rock Falls had prepared and forwarded to acting board President, Dennis Grobe a new village ordinance covering non-highway vehicles operating within the village limits.

After discussion by the board, it was decided to have LaSage revise the proposed ordinance to state that such vehicles would need to have working turn signals, or operators of these vehicles would need to use hand turn signals and also that the vehicles would need to be registered with the village (for a fee) and display a sticker. Grobe agreed to contact LaSage and have these changes made prior to the next board meeting. At that meeting it is expected the board will vote whether or not to enact this revised ordinance.

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SHEFFIELD — In a night of light discussion, the main item on the agenda of the Sheffield Village Board Monday was a resolution approving $36,000 to repair village streets offered by Mike Richetta, engineer, Chamlin Associates, Peru.

The resolution appropriates money to lay down spray patch where necessary and then put in seal coat on selected roads.

Board members discussed outright rebuilding of some streets, but at the cost of $55 per square yard, the board decided the spray patching and seal coating is the most economical approach. In contrast to a complete rebuilding of streets, the cost is $3 per square yard.

In other news: • Richetta informed the board the Environmental Protection Agency review of the village water plant is almost complete.

• The board noticed that a garden has been planted on village property. Members encouraged identification and notification of the garden planter. Village regulations do not permit use of village land for private use without village approval.

• Board members noted there has not been any visible action taken on dilapidated properties that the village is working on getting condemned.

• A question was raised about spending money on perpetual care. Mayor Bill Rosenow said the vil-

lage has very meager funds for perpetual care. He informed the board that only interest can be used from the perpetual care fund. The amount in the fund this year is in the $50 range.

• Rosenow said the Ordinances and Resolutions Committee met last month. The committee will provide formal recommendations regarding ordinances and resolutions at the next board meeting.

• A village resident with an improperly stored trailer, truck and tires located on personal property has not been removed following requests by the village to do so. The village’s next step is to take the offending resident to court using a citation.

• Following complaints about ruts on the side of streets due to mail delivery, the village will look into who is responsible for repairing them.

• The board also noted there have been complaints about trailers and mobile homes parked on village streets which are not permitted for safety reasons.

• The village is looking into the cost of a new squad car. An estimated cost is nearly $27,000. The existing village squad car is a 2000 model. The board will look into the cost for possible financing of the car. The village will also look into swapping as much equipment as possible between cars.

• The village drinking water report is now available online. It will also be submitted via the water bill.

The next board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 16.

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IVCC meetings OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board’s Closed Session Minutes Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday to review minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act. Immediately following this meeting at 5:30 p.m. the Audit/Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2015-17 Strategic Plan for Information Technology, FY 2015 Budget and FY 2014 Financial Update and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Experience Rating.

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and Brett Conlin. There will be something for everyone, Compton said.

Tickets for Friday’s Affair with Flair are available in advance for $15, at Central Bank, Sullivan’s Foods, both in Princeton, Spring Valley City Bank and Citizens First State Bank of Walnut. Tickets are $20 at the door.

All proceeds from Friday’s fundraiser will go to provide the needed Red Cross services to area residents. The Red Cross receives no tax dollars, but is totally donor-based funded through individuals, businesses and organizations, as well as two fundraisers each year.

Services provided by the American Red Cross are disaster relief, blood drives, health and safety education training, and emergency services to military personnel. Each year,

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areas, bike trails, growth, manufacturing, retail business, parks and recreation, public recreation, transportation, infrastructure, housing and schools.

The comprehensive plan is a tool and a guideline for future growth, a roadmap to assist with planning and implementation, Clawson said, adding if a city’s comprehensive plan has an aspect addressed and a grant becomes available, it helps to sell the grant.

In other business at Monday’s meeting, the council approved, on a 3 to 1 vote, an ordinance allowing retail sales in a B-3 business district by special use permits. Commissioner Bob Warren cast the no vote. Commissioner Ray Mabry was absent.

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com the Bureau County Red Cross has had an outreach in each of those areas, Compton said.

Bureau County has had a Red Cross office since June 1917.

Compton commended the many volunteers who help the local Red Cross each and every year, as well as the committee which has worked on Friday’s An Affair with Flair fundraiser. As always, more volunteers are always appreciated. There is always work to be accomplished.

Though people may think they will never need the Red Cross, statistics show that one out of every four people will need the services of the Red Cross at some time during their life. Even then, people may not directly need the Red Cross, but it may be a family member, neighbor or co-worker in need, Compton said.

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On Tuesday, Warren said he voted against the ordinance because he thinks it will make it difficult for the Princeton Plan Commission to disallow a certain business in a B-3 District in the future. However, the council and city attorney seem to think the Princeton Plan Commission can still pick and choose, but in his opinion, that could lead to some arbitrary decisions, Warren said.

Also at Monday’s meeting, Mayor Keith Cain requested an update from the city manager on the summer street projects.

The Farnsworth Group is finishing up bid specifications and hopefully bids can go out within the next couple weeks, hopefully to be awarded in the next 30 days or so.

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Retirement: 275 years of experience!

The 11 Princeton Elementary School District teachers retiring from the district this year represent 275 years of teaching experience. A retirement open house was held Monday afternoon at Logan to honor this group of retirees, which includes Kevin Glover (seated, front), Jeanne Norman (standing, from left), Julie Church, Linda Fine, Vickie Holmes, Sue King, Sue Baseley, Nancy Lueken, Kathy Hultine, Connie Krabill and Kaye Pearson.

Park District From Page 1 foundation and trust contributions, park shelter reservations, field facility allocations along with grants and donations. The average annual Corporate Fund revenues are $900,000 with approximate expenditures of $800,000, she said.

The Recreation Fund handles summer programming and operations of Alexander Pool. Revenues for that fund come from property taxes, youth and adult recreation registration fees and

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pool receipts. The average Recreation Fund revenues are $150,000 with expenses averaging $120,000.

The Enterprise/Metro Center Fund is equal in activity to the Corporate Fund, Russell said. Revenues are generated by membership fees, bond proceeds, fitness classes, nursery fees, rentals, court/locker fees, Shoemake Foundation and other donations, along with transfer of funds from the Recreation Fund. The Metro Center revenues average $850,000 annually, with expenses exceeding $900,000. The greater expense than revenue is

why transfers from other funds and bond revenues are required to support this fund.

The other funds in the park district budget which receive only property tax revenue are the Workers Compensation, Liability Insurance, Retirement, Social Security Fund, Unemployment Tax, Paving and Lighting and Audit Funds. The General Obligation Bond Fund is supported by the sale of bonds.

In coming weeks, the park board will see the Enterprise/ Metro Center Fund along with a

complete tentative budget to approve, so the park district can start the new 2014-15 fiscal year with a working budget.

In other business at Monday’s meeting, the park board heard Inhouse work continues on the removal of the old sidewalk and entrance into the Metro Center. The project includes widening the sidewalk coming in from the east, replacing the handicap ramp from the parking lot and adding a handicap ramp at the canopy entrance Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Obituaries Irvin Parker MANLIUS — Irvin “Russ” Parker, 78, of Manlius passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at home.

Arrangements pending at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Manlius.

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Special sale The Prusak family look over items for sale at the Princeton High School Booster Club Saturday when the club was selling old PHS uniforms and other clothing items.

Meeting Minutes

Ohio Grade School OHIO — The Ohio Grade School Board of Education met in regular session on May 20 with the following action taken or discussed: • Approved the agenda as presented, the minutes from the April 15 regular board meeting and the Holiday Waiver Hearing, the treasurer’s report as presented, bills and payroll.

• Heard from Linda Beattie, an audience member, who stated she didn’t like the way band finals were scheduled after school.

Superintendent Sharon Sweger explained that Patrick Anderson did this so he could give the student his full attention and not worry about the other students in the class making noise or distracting the student. Beattie would like to see this changed next year.

• Appointed Marilyn Johnson as district treasurer.

• Authorized depositories for district funds: Midland State Bank of Princeton, Heartland Bank of Princ-

eton, Citizens First State Bank of Walnut, First State Bank of Van Orin, Centrue Bank, Central Bank of Princeton and Illinois School District Liquid Asset Funds.

• Approved to pay IESA membership dues and track entry fees.

• Approved auditors Phillips and Associates of Bloomington.

• Approved architects for district lands, Benson and Parkins of Chillicothe and Scott Piper, of Palos Park.

• Appointed legal representatives for district ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. of Dixon and Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins Ltd. of Chicago.

Sweger reported to the board that after working with Regina, the bookkeeper, and checking with the auditors there is no need to amend the budget, therefore there is no need to schedule a hearing. She also reported: • Enrollment is 88 students.

• As far as the levy report, the district had a decrease in the turbine revenue and an increase

in other areas resulting in a total decrease of only $1,082.55.

• Sweger received the State Special Education evaluation. Both districts received the highest rating of 4.0.

• Sweger informed the board they have had their first teachers’ contract negotiations meeting and have additional meetings scheduled.

Principal Jason Wilt reported: • He congratulate the two girls that made it to state.

Maddi Deery placed fifth in the shot and seventh in the discus. Lexi Loftus placed 17th in the long jump and 19th in the hurdles. Jordon Olson and Lindsey Deery were their coaches and they all did a great job.

• There will be a basketball camp run by Greg Albrecht starting June 9 and running through June 13 10:30 a.m.- noon for any boy or girl going into grades 6-8. For boys and girls going into grades 3-5 will be at 9-10:15 a.m.

Albrecht must have a minimum of 10 kids in each age group signed up for the

camps to take place.

• LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lion Volleyball Camp will be June 16-19. It will be held in the LaMoille High School Gym at the cost of $40 each.

The board convened to executive session at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 7:43 p.m. Following the executive session, the board: • Released executive session minutes from the April 15 meeting.

• Accepted with regret the resignation of teachers’ aide Robin Roddel.

• Accepted with regret the resignation of junior high math and science teacher Jordon Olson. She is also resigning from her extra-curricular activities.

• Accepted, with great appreciation for her service, the retirement resignation of Sally Munson as parttime art teacher.

• Approved the employment of Sharon Kuntz as vision/hearing screener for 2014-15.

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be in the school library at 7 p.m.

June 17.

SHEFFIELD — Robert “Bob” VanderMeersch, 92, of Sheffield passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at Liberty Village in Princeton and finally fulfilled his last wish of joining his wife, “Rosie” who preceded him in death in 2007.

Bob was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Atkinson, the son of Julius and Bertha (Teerlinck) VanderMeersch. Bob grew up on the farm Robert and worked briefly at International Harvester Foundry in Moline. He was united VanderMeersch to Rose Marie Lootens on Nov. 25, 1944, in Moline and they had 10 children. Bob farmed, owned and operated Bob’s Shell Service Station in Sheffield, and drove livestock trucks for the Sheffield Order Buyer.

Thru it all his heart belonged to farming from which he retired in 2006. Some of Bob’s greatest loves were a good practical joke, babies, watching his boys play sports, and a clean, straight row in a field.

Survivors include nine sons and one daughter, Joseph (Amy) VanderMeersch, Allan (Sandra) VanderMeersch, Thomas (Jacquelyn) VanderMeersch, Keith (Wendee) VanderMeersch, Mary Jane (Richard) Carlucci, Randall (Karla) VanderMeersch, Lynn VanderMeersch, Terrance (Cressinda) VanderMeersch, Dennis (P.J.) VanderMeersch and Timothy (Darcy) VanderMeersch; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice (Chuck) Termont of Dubuque, Iowa, and Joanne (Mel) Davenport of Hemet, Calif.; and former foreign exchange student Michael Reiner of Germany.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, one sister, Dorothy Martins; and one infant brother, Joseph.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Atkinson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Vandemore Funeral Home, Atkinson, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m.

Memorials may be left to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield and the Sheffield Rescue Unit.

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Police reports Princeton Police Forgery

Rose M. Storm, 50, of Princeton was charged with forgery in the 500 block of West Peru Street at 5:10 p.m.

May 30.

Spring Valley Police Accident

A two-vehicle accident involving Marie E. Emmerling, 73, of Spring Valley and Karan S. Player, 51, of Spring Valley occurred on Dakota Street near Power Street at 7:03 a.m. June 3.

Forgery

Brian L. Beggs, 40, of Amboy was charged with forgery and attempted unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance outside of Thompson’s Drug Store, located at 130 E. St. Paul St. at 3:35 p.m. June 3.

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Finding your inner peace Lately, life seems to be pretty busy. I feel like there is very little time to just recharge at the end of the day or even the week. The world just keeps turning. All I seem to be able to do is just tread water until a wave washes me to shore.

Winter was rough; with how cold and bitter it was, I couldn’t enjoy the beauty all around us.

Taking my dog Nile for a walk was a rarity. It got too cold for him to handle. I didn’t want his fresh COMMENTARY puppy paws to get torn up and damaged by the salt.

Finally the calendar turned over, and spring started to come. We started to get warmer weather. Green stuff started to sprout and get brighter.

Our lawns needed mowing; shrubs needed pruning; and trees started to produce shade. It seemed like Mother Nature would finally give us a break.

And a break she did, except when she let things warm up, the farmers had to go. So the break was short lived. But now, they are starting to wind down for the spring, and the fields are starting to blossom with rows of short green plants.

I feel a sense of hope and promise for all things to come, and I guess that’s what spring is all about. It’s the reminder that winter won’t last forever, though it may come close to seeming like it.

It’s the feeling of promise that helps me through the weeks. I don’t feel as overwhelmed when the sun won’t set until late in the evening.

On Sunday, I had my parents out for the afternoon. My mom and I worked on a sewing project.

I needed her insight to get past a step, and my dad napped. We had dinner outside on the deck. It was the first time since the fall that we were able to set up our patio set.

After they left, I was able to complete my garden boxes: Two with flowers and one with rosemary, thyme and basil. As I was shifting the dirt around in the boxes to make room for the plants with Nile and Tucker, my parent’s dog, playing on the deck, I felt a sense of inner peace. It’s taken me two years to start planting, and with it, I felt this giant sense of relief.

Now I can’t say that gardening with the help of a couple dogs will always give me some relief, but I can say in that moment I felt like I was able to step off the hamster wheel and just enjoy the evening.

It was the first time in a long time when I didn’t think about my never-ending to-do list or what would have to be accomplished first thing Monday morning at the office. I was able to feel carefree and calm — all because of a little dirt under my fingernails.

Now with the deck mostly set and ready for summer, I think I’ll be able to relax a bit more and slow down to smell the roses. Or in my case some marigolds and salvias.

BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell can be reached at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

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Thailand’s salute: Our struggle is non-fiction After last month’s May 22 coup de etat in Thailand, protesters have recently adopted a unique hand gesture to unite them against the martial law led by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Their method of silent demonstration may be familiar to those of us in America, since the hand gesture they use was first made famous in another arena of resistance.

The three-fingered salute used by Katniss Everdeen in the recent blockbuster and bestseller franchise of the “Hunger Games” has now become a symbol of solidarity for the people of Thailand. In the “Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire” movies, the people of a dystopian, totalitarian society also known as Panem show their support for one another by raising their three middle fingers in the air. This civil disobedience serves as a rallying mechanism for the people of Panem, and the people of Thailand are trying out its powers in the real world.

When the Thai resisters thrust the symbol into the air, they are making a decision to stand united against the governing military personnel. The three-fingers themselves have been interpreted to represent liberty, brotherhood and equality — all three of which make up the core tenets of the Thai peoples’ fight against the military

Kathy Tun COMMENTARY rule of Gen. Chan-ocha.

Many of the Thai people are willing to stand fearless in the face of weapons and security forces with only their hopes for a democratic future and their three fingers held high.

Though the government in Thailand has attempted to regulate social media sites, some Twitter users have managed to get their messages out to the International World. One tweet from Manik Sethisuwan, read: “Dear #HungerGames. We’ve taken your sign as our own. Our struggle is nonfiction.”

No longer is this a story just for the books or the movie screens; the Thai people are making their resistance real and the “Hunger Games” salute is just a part of their fight. When I first heard that the protesters were calling their struggle “non-fiction,” I was surprised at how much I needed to be reminded of this true fact.

Ironically through social media, the struggle of the Thai resistors has

become just another story to read about. In the news sections you can see blurbs of their story focusing on how uncanny it is that life could imitate art. Videos of the “Catching Fire” movie clips are often embedded within the articles as well to keep the audience interested as they read about a fight that has nothing to do with the United States.

And then after a day or so, these articles become non-existent on the featured pages and instead are replaced with more exciting sounding news.

Katniss and Peeta in the “Hunger Games” may be household names, but the true heroes of resistance movements like the ones in Thailand are being forgotten as if they were nothing but stories. I think it’s important to remember that the books and films we consume are not the only places where people are struggling against extreme oppression and despair. There are people out there fighting for a chance at real freedom, and it’s not for the benefit of our entertainment.

Kathy Tun of Spring Valley is a sophomore at Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Editor’s note: This guest commentary exceeds the Bureau County Republican’s 500-word limit on Letters to the Editor, therefore, the BCR offers the same opportunity to someone with an opposing view. Contact BCR Editor Terri Simon at 815-8754461, ext. 229, before submitting.

To the Editor, When I became a parent, I realized what it meant to completely put the wants, needs, feelings and desires of another person above my own, no matter the sacrifice or cost to me. I’ve always assumed that all parents must feel this same way too. How could you not? For me, it was like a switch. I was now going to be the second, third or fourth thing I thought of when I determined how my decisions and actions may have an effect.

What I have learned is not all people have that mindset, and not all people are able to maintain it in times of tension. There are people who allow hate, rage and the desire to punish others to creep to the forefront. It appears all-too-common in divorce situations. I know plenty of parents, who I would have always said were good parents, who have done this. They have placed their want to make the other person pay above all else. These people seem to forget their child is the one truly paying the price.

These were people, who prior to separation, loved how close a bond their children had with both parents. Now, however, they won’t allow any more time than that which is required. I believe these parents truly do love their kids, but that love takes a backseat to the desire to punish their former ally in the raising of the children. Sadly, these parents may never realize what long-term effects this is having on their kids, and if they do realize it, it may be too late. Children are smart; they will eventually resent the parent who limited their access to the other parent. No matter how good or fun the main parent is.

These parents can buy their children everything their little hearts’ desire, but it will not fill the void of missing the other parent.

The two parents should be the first two people given every opportunity to spend time with their children. No parent should ever have

Guest Commentary to watch someone else take care of their child, especially when the parent is willing, able and begging for that time. The children are often requesting to see the opposite parent more as well. I know there are a lot of parents who could care less about seeing their kids, but what about the ones who want to and can’t? Recent events have reminded me even more just how precious every moment you can have with your kids is.

It’s truly sickening to think parents are daily using their kids as weapons to get back at their exes.

I know they rationalize why they think this behavior is OK or deny there is a problem. I wonder if they truly feel gratified. I could never feel personal satisfaction from the pain and suffering of another human.

How do they not see the pain in their children’s faces?

Besides that, studies have shown the risks to these children. Even children with one amazing parent are at increased risk for so many things. Our job as parents is to give them every opportunity at the best life possible. These people are willing to risk their children getting a gratified life for their own personal vendetta.

Children are growing up now in a society riddled with obstacles; having a relationship with both parents should not be one of them. I know that oftentimes a parent has made the choice to not be involved. However, there are plenty of parents who are simply not allowed to have more involvement due to the residential parent’s wishes to keep the involvement to a minimum.

I’ve done the research; these are some of the scariest statistics about the negative outcomes to children who have under involvement of a parent: 1. 75 percent of teens who commit suicide are from homes where they are primarily raised by one parent.

2. Children in father-absent homes are 4.3 times more likely to smoke as children in father-present.

3. 35 percent of children without fathers used drugs.

4. Girls from fatherless homes are 111 percent (more than 2 times) more likely to have an unwed pregnancy.

5. Lower self-esteem especially true for girls stated by Dr. Robert Fay presentation at NCMC conference and reiterated in “Life Without Father: America’s Greatest Social Catastrophe.”

6. Persistent feelings of betrayal, rejection, rage, guilt and pain lasting for years with a renewed intensity at adolescence. Two-thirds (of father-absent children) yearn for the absent parent.

7. Children from fatherless homes are twice as likely to drop out of school and even less likely to attend college, states the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Survey on Child Health.

8. Children who exhibited violent misbehavior in school are 11 times as likely to live without their father than children who did not violently misbehave, as written in the Journal of Public Health.

9. 69 percent of victims of child sexual abuse came from homes where the biological father was absent.

10. Children do poorly when the frequency of contact with their parent is restricted to a visitor status, and the voids then created tend to be acted out in highly destructive ways. Fact is, most family therapists and research concludes that as long as the environments are safe, predictable and consistent, children do fine in more than one environment.

Make no mistake about it; taking a willing parent out of the mix of parenting will ultimately hurt and scar your children.

I admit some parents will get lucky and never experience any of these things. They will be able to protect their children from all the evils of the world. However in most cases, the other parent is not one of these evils. Both parents should be the two biggest advocates and supporters of equal parental involvement. These children are our future and they deserve every advantage we can give them.

In closing, I pose this question.

Are you, if you are a parent in this situation, willing to gamble your child’s future?

Andrea Ohda, RN Walnut

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Bed races during Parade (registration required for teams) 12:00 PM Outdoor concert by the LaMoille school band.

1:00 PM PM Fun on the run $10.00 wristband special.

Pony rides Vendor fair and silent auction Fireman Water fights / behind grade school Youth Fun Fair 2:00 PM Kiddie Tractor pull Bean Bag tournament- beer tent 2:00 PM Music by Al Pottinger & the Lincolnaires 3:00 PM “Just for Kix” entertainment 4:00 PM Dogde Ball tourney 3rd-8th grade 8:00 PM Music by New Road Angel 9:00 PM Outdoor Family Movie -”FROZEN” on west side of Baptist church.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH 9:00-Noon Pancake and sausage breakfast at Lions Club.

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by Baptist church 11:00 AM Volleyball tournament @ LaMoille Allen Jr High school 12:00 Noon Food stand and beer tent open.

12:30 PM “Tug On This,” third annual tug-of-war competition.

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Lincoln honors students At Lincoln Elementary School’s end of the year award ceremony, the following students were honored for perfect attendance (left) for the 2013-14 school year Justin DePauw (front row, from left), Joshua Orwig, Michael Smallwood (middle row), Brayden Shaw, Brady Piacenti, Madelynn Neff, Peyton O’Toole (back row), Carson Burger, Austin Gordon, Jack Knudsen and Brandon Stopka. The second-grade students (bottom, left) honored for showing excellent citizenship qualities for the year are Ellie Welte (front row, from left), Jocelyn Wallace, Chrissy Sierens and Anisha Patel; and Joshua Peterson (back row), Tyson Phillips, Jacob Knickerbocker, Savannah Mistarz, Olivia Longeville.

Katie Monaghan is absent from the photo.

The third-grade students (bottom, right) honored for showing excellent citizenship qualities for the year are Evie Davis (front row, from left), Dawsyn Kinsley, Niklas Schneider, Leah Wilson and Abbie Shute; and Angela Jennings (back row), Gen Tirao, Mariah Hobson, Teegan Davis and Carson Etheridge.

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Wedding Aisle — Area couples share their engagement and weddings announcements. See Page 9.

Community Notes Cookout WYANET — The Bureau Valley JFL will hold a cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wyanet Locker. They will be serving, ribeyes, butterfly chops, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and pop.

Yard and bake sale LADD — The Bureau Church Team will hold a yard and bake sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at 234 N. Peru Ave., Ladd. Donations will benefit Cops4Cancer.

Poker run PERU — The Ride To Remember Poker Run will be held on June 7. This event benefits the Thomas J. Heitmann Memorial Fun. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Peru Eagles Club, 830 Harrison St., Peru.

A bike blessing will take place at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 per person for the run and $10 per person for dinner only. The dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. at the Peru Eagles Club. The ride will begin and end at Peru Eagles Club. There will be a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, live auction, silent auction and live bands.

For more information, call 630-409-5133 or visit www. capttjhmemorial.com.

Auxiliary notice PRINCETON — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton will take their summer break.

There will be no formal business meetings or workshop for the months of June, July and August. The Unit will reconvene Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. for the workshop and at 10 a.m. for the business meeting.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Friday to LouAnne Kenwick.

Happy anniversary on Friday to David and Christina Jensen, and happy anniversary on Sunday to Dr. John and Lois Weborg. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

Barnes, Carroll will attend Boys State BUDA — Jedidiah Barnes and Paul Carroll of Buda will attend this year’s Boys State June 7-13 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

The program of citizenship training is sponsored by The American Legion. Originated Jedidiah Paul Barnes Carroll by the Department of Illinois in 1934, the plan was adopted by the national organization in 1935 and has since been put into operation in every state in the Union. The mechanics of government in Illinois Boys State are patterned after the established agencies of city, county and state government in Illinois.

Jedidiah will be sponsored by Frank W. Suggitt Post 261. Paul was selected by an anonymous donor from the Bartonville Legion Post.

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LAMOILLE — The LaMoille community churches will hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 9-13 with an 8:30 a.m. start on June 9. The school will be held at the Community United Methodist Church of LaMoille. For more information, call Barbara Klein at 815-638-2023.

NEPONSET — The First Congregational Church of Neponset, 107 W. Main St., will hold a weird animals vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 27-31. This program is for kids from preschool to sixth grade. For more information, call 309-852-3925.

Oglesby Union Church OGLESBY — Oglesby Union Church, West Walnut Street, Oglesby, will hold its vacation Bible school from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 9-13. Pre-registration is available online at oglesbyunionchurch.com. There is no fee to attend. Vacation Bible school is for children 4 years old to eighth grade. For more information, contact Nancy Rinehart at 815-883-3450 or email nkrinehart@gmail. com.

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Princeton Bible Church PRINCETON — The Princeton Bible Church will hold the International Spy Academy: Agents for the One True God vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. June 22-26. Vacation Bible school is open for all children 3 years old to fifth grade. Pick up forms from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday or from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays. Admission is free. A snack and drink will be provided each day. For more information, call the church at 815-875-2933.

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Religion Briefs

Hochstatters to note 50th wedding anniversary

Services return to church After having no services for a number of years, the lights were turned on and a rosary was said on April 16 and again on May 8 at the Nativity of Our Lord Parish, formerly Saints Peter and Paul Church. The Rev. Daniel Jenky, CSC Bishop of Peoria, has allowed limited services to be held. At 12:30 p.m. June 29, a mass on the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul will be held. At 8 a.m. Sept. 12, a mass on the feast of the Holy Name of Mary will be held. There will be one Sunday mass at the pastor’s discretion and a monthly rosary.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hochstatter of Sheffield will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

Jerry Hochstatter and the former Joyce Grampp were married June 7, 1964, in the First United Methodist Church of Walnut. They are the parents of two children, Jeff (Andrea) of Princeton and Julie (Tim) Stephens of Effingham. They also have eight grandchildren.

Jerry is a semi-retired farmer. Joyce is a retired English teacher/guidance counselor. Most of her 35 years of teaching were spent in Wyanet High School and Annawan High School.

Pie and coffee social hour CHERRY — Holy Trinity Cherry will hold a pie and coffee social hour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the church hall. It is sponsored by the Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Cherry. For more information, call 815-488-0425.

Van Orin hosts Ukraine missionaries VAN ORIN — Randy and Annette Hilebrand will be at the Van Orin Gospel Church at 5 p.m. June 8. The evening will begin with a pizza fellowship followed by a presentation and question and answer session. The Hilebrands serve as missionaries in Kiev, Ukraine, but are currently in the states on a home ministry assignment. They are missionaries with Crossworld.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hochstatter A family gathering is planned for later this spring.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 5689 1950 North Ave., Sheffield, IL 61361.

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Mair-Swan Richard and Vicki Mair of Princeton are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Stacy, of Des Plaines, to Kevin Swan of Des Plaines. He is the son of James and Susan Swan of Arlington Heights.

The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Princeton High School and a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University. She is employed by Active Electrical Supply in Chicago.

Her fiancé is a 2006 graduate of Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect and a 2011 graduate of Iowa

Open Table supper SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Methodist Church will have its free monthly Open Table Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Sheffield United Church of Christ will provide the meal. Anyone who is hungry, lonely, wants to stretch the food dollars or wants to meet up with friends for a meal is invited to attend.

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Jordan Sluis, brother of groom, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Dustin Wolford, cousin of groom, and Ryan Rod, cousin of groom. Corbin Sluis, son of the bride and groom, was the ring bearer.

A reception to honor the couple was held in Princeton.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Princeton High School. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Princeton High School. The couple is making their home in Henry.

Hennepin salad luncheon HENNEPIN — The Hennepin United Methodist Church will hold its annual spring/summer salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 in the church social room.

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CGH Wound Healing Center marks special week STERLING — The CGH Wound Healing Center, a member of the Healogics network, participated in the first Healogics National Wound Care Awareness Week June 2-6.

One of nearly 600 Healogics managed centers, CGH Wound Healing Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds.

Program directors across the nation dedicated the entire week to visiting local physician offices to provide education to help staff identify patients that may benefit from advanced wound care.

Chronic wounds affect millions of people in the United States, and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. Untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb.

“There are many patients living with nonhealing wounds who are

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Wound Center staff includes Jason Green (program director); Alaina Burtlow, CNA (seated); Jeanie Swanson (second row, from left), RN; Shelly Lewis, RN (clinical coordinator); Terri Miller (back row, from left), HUC-CNA (administrative assistant); Lindsay Strehlow, CNA; and Cathy Dane, CHT. unaware of treatments available in our community,” said Jason Green, director of the CGH Wound Healing Center.

Chief Medical Director for Healogics, Dr. D. Scott Covington, FACS says, “Adjunctive therapies for appropriate patients can help heal wounds faster than traditional methods.

We want to make advanced wound care available to all patients who would benefit but we must educate

the communities we serve about the services we offer.”

The CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center is in the Top 15 percent of wound centers nationwide. For the past three years, the center has received the “Center of Distinction Award” and for the second year are receiving “Center of Excellence” Award. This award is given to top wound care centers that excel in key performance indicators.

Manufacturers donate scholarship funds for IVCC program OGLESBY — Four area manufacturers recently contributed $5,000 each to create the Illinois Valley Manufacturers Scholarship for students entering Illinois Valley Community College’s Certified Production Technician Program (CPT) next fall.

The CPT program is a one-semester, certificate program that trains individuals for an entry-level position in manufacturing. CPT training begins Aug. 18 but students

must apply for the scholarship by June 12.

Up to 10 $1,500 awards will be available, and the four employers are offering additional incentives for CPT graduates who go to work for their companies. Recent high school graduates, IVCC students and adults are eligible.

Successfully completing the CPT program results in students earning a preferred employment credential that has been endorsed by 14 district manufacturers.

“These companies are hiring now and foresee numerous openings over the next 5-to-10 years,” Scheri said. “The development of this scholarship, at the employer’s request, shows their commitment to the CPT program and demonstrates just how important trained applicants are to their companies.”

Applications are available in the IVCC Foundation office, Room C202, or can be downloaded at www.ivcc.edu/cpt.

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11 Sports Thursday, June 5, 2014 • 11 Wyaton Hill Junior Golf — The Wyaton Hills Junior Golf lessons will be held June 5-6 from 8 to 10 a.m. The dates were listed incorrectly in an ad in the BCR.

Miranda to hoop for Carthage

Amboy catcher Kaitlyn Liebing tags out Putnam County’s Nikki Mertel out as she slides into home plate in the top of the sixth inning in Monday’s 1A Supersectional at NIU in DeKalb.

The Clippers won 1-0 to advance to the state finals for the first time in school history.

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Carthage College pretty much had Lexie Miranda at hello.

The recent St. Bede Academy graduate signed Tuesday to play basketball for Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., along the shores of Lake Michigan.

“Aside from the stunning views of Lake Michigan, Carthage offers everything I am looking for. The solid science program along with the outstanding basketball program are exactly the right fit,” Miranda said.

Lady Bruins coach Tom McGunnigal said he was glad she found a place that she feels comfortable and wants to be at to play basketball.

“I think her college search was right…look for a school you like and feel comfortable at and then look at playing,” he said. “I know she has had that desire to play ever since she came to high school. I’m proud of how she has grown, and I think Carthage is getting a very good leader and teammate for their program.

Her stats aren’t flashy by any means but you can’t measure heart, desire and attitude on a stat sheet, and she’s bringing good stuff with her to college.”

She becomes the second member of the senior class from the Academy to continue basketball. Classmate Raley Mauck will play at Illinois Valley Community College.

Miranda said she considered playing both basketball and softball in college, but in the end stuck solely with basketball. She also looked at Monmouth College, Knox College and University WisconsionPlatteville.

While she does not have a specific career chose yet, Miranda plans to major in environmental science with a minor in biology.

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Out at the plate Lady Panthers fall at DeKalb

By Shaw Media Service sports@bcrnews.com

DEKALB — Monday’s DeKalb 1A Super-sectional came down to two plays at the plate.

For the Panthers, it ended in a play with Nikki Mertel tagged out. For the Clippers, it ended in the only run in the game as the Amboy Clippers downed Putnam County 1-0 in the supersectional at Northern Illinois University’s Mary Bell Field.

It’s the second time in two years the Lady Panthers have made it to the Elite Eight only to be sent

DeKalb 1A Supersectional Amboy 1, Putnam County 0 • PC bows out at 28-8.

Amboy (22-9) makes its first appearance in the state finals.

home from DeKalb empty-handed.

The game went scoreless for the first four and a half innings, with Panther pitcher Shelby Yepsen sending the first eight batters she faced back to the dugout. Amboy rightfielder Delaney Wilhelm took a base on balls and

ended Yepsen’s threeup, three-down streak in the third inning after two outs. Yepsen was able to get back into stride and ended the threat.

However, with two outs in the fifth, Yepsen again put a runner on base after walking left-fielder Hannah McCoy. That brought Wilhelm back up, who belted a triple out to the warning track in deep centerfield. McCoy was able to score when the throw from centerfielder Stephanie Wilson was cut off by first baseman Vanessa Voss on its way to catcher Carly Gonet at home. The next batter would pop out

to Voss, but the damage was done.

“I just wanted to make contact,” Wilhelm said.

“At first, I thought it might go out, but I just ran as fast as I could.”

The Panthers’ chance to even the game came in the top of the sixth with two out and PC’s Nikki Mertel on second base.

Putnam County’s Annie Miller hit a single through the right side of the infield as Nikki Mertel raced home from second base.

Wilhelm picked up the rolling ball and threw it on a fly to catcher Kaitlyn

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Recent St. Bede Academy graduate Lexie Miranda signs to play basketball for Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. She was joined for her signing with her sister Madison, her father Noe Miranda and her mother Karen Miranda; and (back) St. Bede Academy athletic director and Lady Bruins basketball coach Tom McGunnigal.

Super Bowl champ O’Neil to talk football, life There’s going to be a great opportunity for area football players to hear from a former Super Bowl champion about football and most importantly, about life.

Keith O’Neil, a member of the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl XLI Super Bowl champions, will talk at the Living Works Suicide Walk on Saturday in Princeton. He played in the NFL with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Read his blog at this link to learn more about him and what he has battled through: www.keithoneil.com/ blog/under-my-helmet.

O’Neil will later stop off at Second Story, the teen hangout

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS

on North Main Street in Princeton. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with free food served.

O’Neil will speak at 6:30 p.m.

Dana VanAutreve of Second Story welcomes all teens and area football players to hang out and visit with the former Super Bowl champ.

O’Neil also played for the

Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.

He is currently writing a book and speaking to audiences in the sports, faith and mental health communities. He is also the president and founder of the 4th and Forever Foundation which brings awareness to mental health and funds research for mental illness.

He will undoubtedly be an inspiration for anyone who is in need. Plan to come out and hear him talk. You’ll be glad you did.

• Following footsteps: I’m hearing that Erin Polte will be named as the new volleyball coach at IVCC. The Hall High

School product would follow in the footsteps of her mother, Laurie, who coached on the Hilltop as well at Hall. The younger Polte coached freshman volleyball at her alma mater, last season.

Polte’s hiring is expected to be made official at the next IVCC board meeting on June 12.

• Vote for Norm: Today opens the online voting for MLB’s All-Star Teachers and I’ve got a favor. I’ve nominated my old junior high school, “Stormin’” Normam Mueller of Atlanta, Ill., and would love to see him win and become one of the 30 win-

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Keith O’Neil was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI Super Bowl champions. He also played for the Cowboys and Giants.​

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Through the lens • State Finals • Phillip Marruffo

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Princeton sophomore Kai Tomaszewski turned in a time of 52.09 in the 400 meters in his first taste of state track competition.

Shaw Media Service photo/Phillip Marruffo

Princeton junior Drew Pranka qualified for the IHSA 2A State Track and Field finals in Charleston in both hurdles events. He ran a time of 15.36 in the 110 high hurdles and a time of 40.31 in the 300 hurdles in the prelims, but did not advance in either event. He was joined by PHS sophomore Lenny Mead in the 300 hurdles, who ran a time of 41.0.

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Bureau Valley’s Kane Eastwood finishes the 4x400 relay for the Storm in the State finals. BV finished fifth.

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Princeton senior Zoe Mead (left) was joined at state by her three of her closest friends who spelled out her name on their shirts - Sophia Suarez (Z), Danielle Hughes (O) and Brianna Barajas (E). Mead finished second in the 400 meters in 2A.

Shaw Media Service photos/Phillip Marruffo

Hall’s Al Baldonado (above) qualified for the 1600 meters in Class 1A while Princeton senior Caleb Strom (right) heads down the home stretch in his last race in Tiger blue in the prelims of the 200 meter in Class 2A.

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Blaze place third The Bureau County Blaze 10u ASA softball team placed third of 12 teams at the Bloomington-Normal Memorial Tournament. Team members are (front row, left) Jenna O’Donnel, Avery Bushnell, Darla Kepner and Katie Sexton; and (back row) Tyra Sayler, Mckenna Solomon, Katie Bates, Bre Broers, Elle Jarrett, Paige Manning, Madison Kirch, Olivia Alter and Trysta Foster.

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C League Softball

Princeton Pirates 10, Princeton Red Sox 8: The Pirates held on for victory at Westside Park Monday in the first game of the season for both teams.

Princeton Cardinals 13, LaMoille 9: The Cardinals caught nearly ball in the air in the infield for the win at LaMoille Monday. Winning pitcher Brynn Hieronymus came back in for the save after LaMoille rallied for six runs in the bottom

Hieronymus From Page 11 ners awarded with a trip to the MLB All-Star game in Minneapolis. He is an All-Star teacher and coach through and through, one who was always in it for the kids.

There will be a winner award for each MLB team and Norm is up for the Cardinals honors. Now, I know Cubs fans, this means you’’ll have to pick a Cardinal,

Scoreboard Softball

IHSA 1A Supersectionals At DeKalb Amboy 1, Putnam County 0 At DuQuoin Campbell Hill Trico 1, New Athens 0 At Normal Sciota West Prairie 3, Somonauk 2 At Springfield Altamont 16, Camp Point Central 0 (5 inn.)

1A State finals At East Peoria Friday: Game 1 - Altamont vs. Sciota West Prairie, 10 a.m. Game 2 - Amboy (29-8) vs. Campbell Hill Trico (32-3), 12:30 p.m.

Saturday: Third place - losers 1-2, 10 a.m. Title - winners 1-2, 12:30 p.m.

IHSA 2A Supersectionals At Champaign Monticello 2, Dupo 1

Liebing up the first base line just a bit.

Liebing spun around to her left and tagged Mertel, who slid wide of the plate in hopes to evade the tag, for the third out.

“Delaney has such a good arm,” Liebing said.

“I knew we had a chance when it was coming. It was a great throw.”

Wilhelm received the game ball from her teammates for her efforts.

“Delaney came up huge for us,” Amboy coach Kelly Whitman said. “She was just unbelievable.”

The seventh inning saw Gonet and right-fielder Allison Voss get on base, but the Panthers were unable to capitalize and bring the girls home.

Karlee Doege picked up the win for the Clippers, pitching seven innings with five strikeouts, five hits and a walk.

“I was shaking out there on the mound,” Doege said. “I just knew I had to calm down and throw strikes. This is pretty unbelievable. We’re going to state.”

Yepsen pitched an excellent game during six innings with six strikeouts, allowing only four hits but walking two.

The Panthers close the year at 28-8.

• Notes: The Clippers (22-9) will face Campbell

of the fifth. Hieronymus had a RBI double and two RBIs. Tori Segerstrom had two RBI groundouts.

Princeton Cubs 11, Walnut 11: The two teams played to a tie and then a few more batters for fun Monday at Walnut.

B League Softball

LaMoille 13, Princeton Rockies 12: LaMoille pushed the winning run over in the bottom of the fourth inning for the win Monday in LaMoille. Haleigh Hall had a two-run hit for the Rockies to tie the game in the top of the fourth.

Princeton Cubs 13, Princeton Cardinals 13: The Cubs rallied for five runs in the bottom of the fifth, tying the game as Kesi Hjerdstedt batted in Maddie Eckard.

but please overlook that. He’s a winner.

Vote early and often. Here’s the link: http://mlb.mlb.com/allstar-teachers.

Nice touch: It was great gesture by Chapel Hill Golf Course who gave free golf to all veterans on Memorial Day. I understand there were 133 veterans who took them up on their offer. We can never say thanks enough to our veterans.

Nicely done, Chapel Hill.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR sports editor. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

At DeKalb Rock Island Alleman 10, Brimfield 5 At Johnston City Teutopolis 2, Carterville 1 At Rosemont Beecher 18, Westmont 0 2A State finals At East Peoria Friday: Game 1 - Monticello vs.

Rock Island Alleman, 3 p.m. Game 2 Teutopolis vs. Beecher, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: Third place - losers 1-2, 3 p.m. Title - winners 1-2, 5:30 p.m.

Baseball

1A SuperSectionals At Springfield New Athens 8, Griggsville-Perry 2 At Marion Bluford Webber 8, Windsor 6 At Champaign Argenta-Oreana 6, Woodhull AlWood 1 At Lisle Crete Illinois Lutheran 4, LenaWinslow 2

1A State finals At Dozer Park, Peoria Friday: Game 1 — New Athens vs. Bluford Webber, 10 a.m. Game 2 - Argenta-Oreana vs. Crete Illinois Lutheran, noon.

Saturday: Third place - Losers 1-2, 9 a.m. Title — Winners 1-2, 11:30 a.m.

2A SuperSectionals At Springfield Pleasant Plains 7, Monticello 0 At Sauget Freeburg 3, Teutopolis 1 At Rock Island Byron 3, Sherrard 2 (10 inn.)

At Lisle Westmont 2, Ottawa Marquette 0 2A State finals At Dozer Park, Peoria Friday: Game 1 — Pleasant Plains vs.

Freeburg, 3 p.m. Game 2 — Byron vs.

Westmont, 5 p.m.

Saturday: Third place - Losers 1-2, 3 p.m. Title — Winners 1-2, tba.

Shaw Media photo/Ken Schroeder

Stephanie Wilson receives a hug from a teammate as the Lady Panthers show their emotion of Monday’s season-ending defeat in DeKalb.

Hill Trico (32-3) at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the EastSide Centre in Peoria.

Campbell Hill beat Athens 1-0 at the DuQuoin Supersectional. It marks the first state finals appearance for both schools as well as for Sciota West Prairie (269) and Altamount (27-4) who will meet in the day’s

first game at 10 a.m. ...

The 2A finals will also be held this weekend at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria. On Friday, Monticello (30-4) will play Alleman (30-6) at 3 p.m. and Teutopolis (28-3) will meet Beecher (33-7) at 5:30 p.m.

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Call 815-646-4719 Antique china hutch, late 1940's, mint condition, walnut stain, $300 or best offer. Call 779-348-2791 (Princeton) Craftsman 109 metal lathe $150; Craftsman woodworking lathe $100; Divers diving weights $40. Call 815-866-6328 Gazelle edge exerciser $25; Weslo cardio glider exerciser $25.

Call 815-875-1379 Hide-a-bed $250; recliner $50; vintage china $25. (both excellent).

Call 815-875-3257 Kenmore 80 Series heavy duty, electric dryer.

Works good. $50. Call 815-994-0203 Kenmore electric glass top stove,white, $150; small wooden desk, $15.

Call 815-876-0657 Large igloo dog houses $25 each; heavy duty dog kennel 6'x12'x6', $100 & 8'x14'x6', divided, $150.

Call 815-303-7984 Maxxis Bighorn mud tires (4)LT265/75R16. $450 for all. Call 815-872-0694 Scooter 2008 50cc. Looks Good/runs great. $600 or best offer.

Call 815-875-1862

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!

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Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales GRANVILLE 165 Cleveland Circle. Thursday, June 5, 3pm-7pm; Friday, June 6, 8am-5pm; Saturday, June 7, 8am-noon.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Longaberger, H-D items, furniture, clothing, household, seasonal and kitchen items GRANVILLE 306 Hennepin Street. Friday, Saturday, June 6, 7; 8am4pm.

MOVING SALE. Antiques, crocks (Tonica, Redwing, Western), oak furniture, enamelware, collectibles, Cairnes, Gnones LADD 333 Brush Avenue.

Saturday, June 7, 8am2pm.

Household items. Marie Osmond dolls, other collectible dolls, art books, decorative items TOWN-WIDE SALES LADD 419 East Locust.

Friday, June 6, 8am-2pm; Saturday, June 7, 8am2pm.

TOWN-WIDE SALES. Lots of baby items (packn-play, baby swing, Jumperoo, playmat), lots of baby clothes, furniture, household items LADD'S VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALES Saturday, June 7th Maps available at: Casey's, Village Hall, North Central Bank & vil.ladd.il.us

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 404 Bryant Circle. Friday, Saturday, June 6, 7; 8am-? No Early Birds. Men & women's clothing regular & plus sizes, furniture, appliances, linens, dinnerware, collectibles, computers, music gear, toys, books, CDs, much more PRINCETON 603 West Clark Street. Thursday, June 5, 3pm-7pm; Friday, June 6, 8:30am-3pm; Saturday, June 7, 8:30amnoon.

4 FAMILY SALE. Uniforms, knickknacks, some furniture, misc. items PRINCETON 704 Eastmor Drive. Thursday, Friday, June 5, 6, 8am-5pm; Saturday, June 7, 8am-Noon.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE PRINCETON 924 North Pleasant. Thursday, June 5, Noon-6pm; Friday, June 6, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 7, 9am-5pm.

Huge Vintage Clothing Rummage Sale. Over 1,000 pieces of vintage clothing and accessories.

Thursday June 5th $3, Friday June 6th 2$, Saturday June 7th 1$ on most items. Rain date is the following weekend "More on 34" with new items added RURAL MCNABB (Mt. 5939 State Palatine) Street. Take Rt. 89 North at McNabb to 600 Rd. turn East, 2 miles to State Street, turn right. Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 5, 6, 7; 9am-5pm.

Household, clothing, antiques, perennials, misc.

TONICA 68 North 18th Road (East of McNabb).

Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 5, 6,7, 8; 9am-6pm.

MULTIPLE FAMILY BARN SALE! 2 Floors. Priced to Sell.

Don't miss this one!

WYANET 308 South King Street. Friday, June 6, 8am-6pm; Saturday, June 7, 8am-4pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Jr. clothes, furniture, misc. items

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale or yard sale Just call 815-8754461.

PRINCETON 13539 2800 E Street (next to St. Mary's DePue cemetery.

Friday, Saturday, June 6, 7; 8am-2pm.

Sailboat, tools, trampoline, pool, quality boy's 810, girl's 12-16, & MORE

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PRINCETON 1714 South Euclid. Thursday, June 5, 3pm-7pm; Friday, June 6, 8am-3pm. Saturday, June 7, 8am-12pm.

New toilet & vanity, vintage & home décor, tools, space heater, vacuum cleaners, credit card machine, old LP records, new ice flavor machine, spray tanner, Coke table & chairs, twin & full size bedding, new afghans, jewelry, scale, fans, iron, plants, food processor, bread machine, blender, much more

******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

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- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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

768 • Homes For Sale TISKILWA 4 Acres, 5 bedrooms, 2 car attached garage, outbuildings, pasture. New roof, siding, windows, furnace, carpet.

2 wells. $180,000.

Call 815-646-4719

856 • Apartment Rentals

PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. No pets.

Call 815-503-4876

PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $570. 437 East Marion.

Heat, water, garbage, covered parking, laundry. No pets. Call 309-912-8017 PRINCETON 20 East Peru Street. 1 bedroom apartments. Appliances, water, gas and garbage included. $425 + security.

Call 815-303-3805 PRINCETON new spacious 1 Bedroom, upstairs. No pets. Stove, refrigerator, microwave.

Available Now. $550. 815-973-3183

858 • Homes for Rent

PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456 SHEFFIELD 2 bedroom, large apartment. All utilities included. Washer, dryer hook-up in apartment. Covered carport.

Spacious deck. No pets, no smoking. $600 per month + deposit. Call 815-699-2501

PRINCETON 2 bedroom home, remodeled bathroom and new windows.

Stove, refrigerator included. Off-street garage. $550 a month.

Call 331-206-0524 PRINCETON House for Rent - 1010 West Putnam.

Great little house for rent, newer remodeled, has 1 bed/1 bath and full basement with washer/dryer hookups. Includes refrigerator and range. Also has a one car garage. Please call or text 815-503-3499 for a showing. Available June 1st. $600/month

858 • Homes for Rent PRINCETON 3 bedroom house. No pets.

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PUBLIC AUCTION SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014

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LEGAL NOTICE The Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, Board of Education will accept sealed bids for milk for the 2014-15 school year as follows: Approximately 150,000 half pints of milk to be delivered to the six school sites, including Reagan Middle School.

Milk should meet all local and state requirements. Bids should include 1% white and 1% chocolate milk, all skim milk price. All deliveries must be made on a regular basis and be made before 8:00 a.m. This is a must do and cannot be changed.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All bids should be mailed to the undersigned and plainly marked “Milk Bid” on the envelope in which the bids are mailed. All bids are due in the Superintendent’s Office at 506 East Dover Road, Princeton, Illinois 61356-9562 no later then 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014.

BY: Board of Education School District No. 115 Bureau County, Illinois Tim Smith Superintendent Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 2014.

No. 14 P 44 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of IRENE S. BRODERICK. Letters of Office were issued to ELSA DIETZ, 2420 Timberline Drive, Princeton, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Representative, or both, on or before December 9, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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

Dated this 2nd day of June, 2014.

Elsa Dietz, Independent Representative

Laurence F. Johnson WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 12 and 19, 2014.

All bids must be in the Superintendent’s Office at 506 East Dover Road, Princeton, Illinois 61356-9562 no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014. All bidders will be notified of the results.

BY: Board of Education School District No. 115 Tim Smith Superintendent

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 2013.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) IRENE S. ) BRODERICK, ) Deceased. )

426 N. Main Princeton, IL

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LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, Bureau County, Illinois is seeking written bids for bread products for the 2014-2015 school year with delivery to be made to Logan Jr. High and Reagan Middle School. We are especially interested in one and one-half pound white and whole wheat sandwich bread, bulk hamburger and weiner buns and whole wheat buns. Delivery must be available by 7:30 a.m. on those days when bread is to be delivered.

Address all questions to Tim Smith, Superintendent of Princeton Elementary District #115. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) RICHARD A. FUNDERBERG; WORLDWIDE ) ASSET PURCHASING II, LLC; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) CHANCERY NO. 13 CH 102 NOTICE OF SALE (735 I.LC.S. Sec. 5/15-1507(c)) Public notice is hereby given to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause that the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Karrie Kenney, telephone number 815-589-3232.

2. The legal description of the real estate is: The East 55 feet of Lot 207 in the East Addition to the Village of Tiskilwa, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, page 32.

Parcel ID Number: 22-07-452-008 3. The common address or other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 645 East Main Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 4. A description of the improvements on the real estate is as follows: Single family residence 5. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale by making arrangements to view the property with Karrie Kenney, telephone number 815-589-3232.

6. The time and place of sale is: June 26, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

7. The terms of the sale are payment in full in cash at the time of sale.

8. The case title, case number and court in which the foreclosure action was filed is pending is shown above.

9. Title to the real estate will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes, which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record and subject to leases of tenants in possession of the premises.

Dated this 14th day of March, 2014. /s/Douglas R. Lindstrom, Jr. 6291748 LANE & WATERMAN LLP 220 North Main Street, Suite 600 Davenport IA 52801 563-324-3246 563-324-1616 (fax) dlindstrom@l-wlaw.com Attorney for CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

LEGAL NOTICES The Bureau County Republican Classified brings you the public and legal information you have a right to know.

Visit us at www.bcrnews.com for the stories that people are talking about!

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JAMES B. SCHAFER AKA JIM SCHAFER, ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ) SHIRLEY A. HABLITZEL, IF ANY, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL ) REPRESENTATIVE, CATHERINA A. ) CAVANAUGH, DEBRA J. YOCKEL ) Defendant ) 09 CH 55 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 1, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 649 PARK AVE E, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-16429-013. The real estate is improved with a red brick one story home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 .pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0908356.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0908356 Case Number: 09 CH 55 TJSC#: 34-5753 I609188 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

PAMELLA J. JACKSON F/K/A ) PAMELLA J. CHRISTIANSEN, et al ) Defendant ) 14CH 0005 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on June 17, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 424 E. MAIN STREET, WYANET, IL 61379 Property Index No. 15-16-453-001. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-00800.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-00800 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 05 TJSC#: 34-8321 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I608748 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROGER L. ) EICKMEIER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-45 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Roger L. Eickmeier. Letters of office were issued to Richard H. Eickmeier of 20509 2300 North Avenue, Ohio, IL 61349 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356,

or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before December 5, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

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

Dated this 30th day of May, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 12 and 19, 2014.

purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-00800.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-00800 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 05 TJSC#: 34-8321 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I608748 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0908356.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0908356 Case Number: 09 CH 55 TJSC#: 34-5753 I609188 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

Public notice is hereby given to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause that the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Karrie Kenney, telephone number 815589-3232.

2. The legal description of the real estate is: The East 55 feet of Lot 207 in the East Addition to the Village of Tiskilwa, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, page 32.

Parcel ID Number: 22-07-452-008 3. The common address or other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 645 East Main Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 4. A description of the improvements on the real estate is as follows: Single family residence 5. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale by making arrangements to view the property with Karrie Kenney, telephone number 815-589-3232.

6. The time and place of sale is: June 26, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

7. The terms of the sale are payment in full in cash at the time of sale.

8. The case title, case number and court in which the foreclosure action was filed is pending is shown above.

9. Title to the real estate will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes, which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record and subject to leases of tenants in possession of the premises.

Dated this 14th day of March, 2014. /s/Douglas R. Lindstrom, Jr. 6291748 LANE & WATERMAN LLP 220 North Main Street, Suite 600 Davenport IA 52801 563-324-3246 563-324-1616 (fax) dlindstrom@l-wlaw.com Attorney for CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican May 22, 29 and June 5, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) PAMELLA J. JACKSON F/K/A ) PAMELLA J. CHRISTIANSEN, et al ) Defendant ) 14CH 0005 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on June 17, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN THURSTON’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF WYANET, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AND ALSO, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF MAIN STREET IN SAID VILLAGE OF WYANET, 22.0 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 22.0 FEET WEST OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 15 A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES EAST 22.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 15 A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND ALSO, LOT 16 AND 17 EXCEPT 3 FEET OFF THE EAST SIDE OF SAID LOT 17 IN THURSTON’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF WYANET, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTRY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 424 E. MAIN STREET, WYANET, IL 61379 Property Index No. 15-16-453-001. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) JAMES B. SCHAFER AKA JIM SCHAFER, ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ) SHIRLEY A. HABLITZEL, IF ANY, UNKNOWN) OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL ) REPRESENTATIVE, CATHERINA A. ) CAVANAUGH, DEBRA J. YOCKEL ) Defendant ) 09 CH 55 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 1, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN ERICKSON SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF LOTS 95 AND 96 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY, OF PRINCETON; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 649 PARK AVE E, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-16-429-013. The real estate is improved with a red brick one story home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD A. FUNDERBERG; WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING II, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CHANCERY NO. 13 CH 102 NOTICE OF SALE (735 I.LC.S. Sec. 5/15-1507(c))

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We want to hear from you — From you, for you is an interactive page for readers to share their photos, questions and comments. For information on how to submit a story, question or comment, contact BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

A trip down Memory Lane

Todd Borsch submitted these photos of Elm Place (left) in Princeton from Dec. 14, 1909 and the 200 block of South Main Street (above) circa 1909

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Photos from you Bureau County is full of wonderful photographers, and we’d like to help you showcase your work. If you have a photograph that you’ve taken and would like to share with other Bureau County Republican readers, email or send your photograph to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or email smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

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Giving back to the community Bureau Valley District staff member Rick Wilkin works the grill Saturday at the Wyanet Locker. Every Saturday, the Wyanet Locker allows different non-profit community groups to host a barbecue luncheon. The standard menu includes ribeyes, pork chops, pork burgers, brats and hot dogs. Most times, the group hosting the cookout also sells chips, cold drinks and bake sale items. “They can sell anything they want,” said Wyanet Locker owner Scott Sabin.

“One hundred percent of the proceeds go to (the organization). I give them the meat at cost; they provide the workers; and we provide them the space to do it. We’ve been doing cookouts here for at least the last 15 years.” Cookouts run every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabin said the weekly cookout is a nice way for his business to give back to the community.

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Don Williams to perform in Peoria Tickets go on sale June 6

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Time to prepare for the ZTour The fourth annual ZTour event will take place on July 19. The event welcomes bikers from all over to ride scenic routes through Bureau County. There are several routes, including a 10-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile, 62-mile and 100mile, to choose from. The event benefits the Zearing Child Enrichment Center. For more information visit Z-Tour.org.

Timber Lake Playhouse begins 53rd season ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ opens this weekend MOUNT CARROLL — Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre, in Mount Carroll, has opened its box office for ticket sales. The playhouse entertains more than 20,00 ticket buyers each year with a full lineup of shows and events through August.

Timber Lake Playhouse’s 53rd season opens with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” from June 5-15. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical for the whole family has become an international hit everywhere it plays. Executive Director James Beaudry put his personal choreographic stamp on this new production, featuring Melissa Weyn as The Narrator and

Gabe Brown as Joseph.

Timber Lake Playhouse Hall of Fame Director Chuck Smith returns to direct J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls,” showing June 19-28. Set in 1912 England, an inspector interrupts an engagement party and implicates each person in the apparent suicide of a young woman.

But is this inspector really who he claims to be? And is this a whodunit or who didn’t do it?

Brad Lyons, longtime TLP artistic director and master of the ridiculous, returns to direct the stage musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” from July 3-13.

American comedy writer Neil Simon takes on the New York society types of the late-1980s in “Rumors”

showing July 17-26. Derek Bertelsen returns to direct the comedic mayhem.

Part farce and part sidesplitting sitcom, “Rumors” remains one of Simon’s funniest scripts.

“Les Miserables” will take the stage at Timber Lake Playhouse for the first time ever from July 31 to Aug. 10. Matthew Teague Miller spent several years as a performer in the first National Tour of “Les Miserables” and will return to direct this production.

Special guest stars Jason Kraack will play the role of Jean Valjean, John Leen will play Inspector Javert, Lexie Plath returns as Fantine, Erica Stephan returns as Eponine, Caro-

line will play Cosette and Nathan Goodrich will play Marius.

Associate Artistic Director Courtney Crouse directs “SHOUT! The Mod Musical” showing Aug. 14-24 with choreography

by James Beaudry. This musical review features some of the best songs of the 1960s. Five women sing out the stories of the ‘60s to the soundtrack of a generation.

Tickets to Timber Lake Playhouse’s mainstage shows are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $17 for students. A season subscription costs $110.

To purchase tickets, call the box office at 815-2242035.

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

“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide a new outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great

poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to discovering talented new poets with this year’s competition.”

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

who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate.

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked

by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO,”

and “Quiddity” magazines and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

For more information or forms, visit www. cyberdriveillinois.com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

PEORIA — Tickets for the Don Williams concert at the Peoria Civic Center Theater at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 6.

Colm Kirwan will open the show.

Don Williams came to be called the Gentle Giant in the decades he was a dominating country hit maker because of his unique blend of commanding presence and laid-back, easy style which has appealed to adults.

This man who loves the quiet home life can still fill an auditorium or stadium across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa; his special role as an international ambassador for American country and pop music is ongoing, and his musical appeal, he has long since been astonished to

find, is about the same from the Central Time Zone to central Africa.

With hundreds of memorable songs in his repertoire, more than 50 of them major hits, whether contemplative ballads, affecting love songs or change-up rhythm numbers, have always been a core Don Williams strength and focus. Between 1974 and 1991, Don had at least one major hit every year, including such country standards to be as “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “Till the Rivers All Run Dry,” “It Must Be Love,” “I’m Just a Country Boy,” “Amanda” and “I Believe in You.” In 2010, Don received country music’s highest honor, with his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Tickets are available at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-3000. The Peoria Civic Center is located at 201 SW Jefferson St., Peoria.

Princeton Theatre Group announces summer camps PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, has announced two summer programs which together will provide youth from grades K-12 the opportunity to experience and participate in live performances, while immersing themselves in the many aspects of bringing a show into production.

Both programs are being mounted in cooperation with Festival 56, which this summer marks its 11th season of bringing outstanding professional theater to local audiences.

Camp 56, to be held weekdays from June 23 through July 3, returns to mark its fourth consecutive year of providing a theater-based day camp for young people of primary and middle school age. Once again, camp director Lisa Gadomski will engage campers in a series of fun-filled activities including song, dance, make-up, costuming and visits to and with Festival sets, cast and crew. The culmination of their camping experience will be their on-stage appearances in the Festival’s production of “Oliver!”

The cost to enroll is $100 per camper. Financial assistance may be available to those who demonstrate financial need.

Theatre Boot Camp is the re-introduction, after several years’ absence, of a program for high-school

aged students with an interest in the dramatic arts. Running for six days beginning July 7, under the direction of Festival 56 co-founder Laura Brigham, the program will combine an opportunity for campers to hone their own performance skills while expanding their understanding of the dramatic arts through exposure to a variety of theatre professionals. The participants will attend three Festival 56 productions, appear in a Festival cabaret and stage their own showcase performance on the final day of camp.

The $250 fee includes theater tickets, daily lunches, Friday night dinner and a chaperoned overnight stay at the conclusion of the cabaret. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to those who demonstrate financial need.

Registration material may be accessed on-lined at www.festival56.com.

Camp 56 and Theatre Boot Camp are being funded by grants and contributions from the DuPont Pioneer Giving Program, Sun Foundation and Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust (courtesy of the Illinois Arts Council), Church Women United and other local donors, including St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and Open Prairie United Church of Christ.

Inquiries may be directed to learningstage@festival56.com.

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Illinois Valley Scene call 309-547-3721 or visit www.experiencedicksonmounds.com. The museum is located between Lewistown and Havana off Illinois Routes 78 and 97.

The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in the UCC Parish Hall.

Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls will be served.

This week Spring Valley will hold its citywide garage sales from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 7.

Maps will be available at the city clerk’s office.

There is no charge to participate.

The village of Ladd will hold its townwide garage sales on Saturday, June 7. Sale maps will be available on June 4 at Casey’s, North Central Bank, Ladd Village Hall, the post office and on the village’s website, www.vil. ladd.il.us. For more information, contact the Ladd Village Clerk at 815-8942440.

The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. The program, hand dyed fabric trunk show, will be presented by Natalie Mouow.

Guests are welcome to attend for a $5 fee. There will be no workshops during the summer.

An Affair with Flair will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at A Hundred Acre Orchard and Market, two miles west of Princeton off Route 6. Sample an assortment of beverages and appetizers from around the world. At 7:30 p.m. there will be an art auction. Additionally there will be a wine pull and chances to win raffle prizes. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Central Bank, Sullivan’s Foods, Spring Valley City Bank and Citizens First State Bank of Walnut. For more information, call 815-879-2231 or visit redcross.org/quadcities.

The Downtown Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District presents Gumbo Ya Ya, a two night Mardi Gras party in The District on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. Cajun, Zydeco and Jazz bands will perform throughout the event while Cajun spiced food will be served. Bead toss-

es, confetti and a French Quarter marketplace also add to the affair. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.

The annual Illinois Free Fishing Days will be from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp.

The Neponset High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Flemish American Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee.

Cocktails will be available at 6 p.m. Graduates from the classes of 1939, 1944, 1954, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1989 and 1994 will be honored. The cost is $16.50 per person. Reservations and payment must be mailed to Neponset Alumni Association, P.O. Box 214, Neponset, IL 61345 and should include the graduation year of those attending.

Keith O’Neil will talk at the Living Works Suicide Walk on Saturday, June 7, in Princeton. He is a former NFL football player who played O’Neil for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants. During his professional career, he served as team captain and was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI Championship team. He is currently writing a book and speaking to audiences in the sports, faith and mental health communities. He is also the president and founder of the 4th and Forever Foundation which brings awareness to mental health and funds research for mental illness.

Dickson Mounds Museum is hosting a father-son atlatl making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Commonly known as spear throwers, the atlatls were an ancient tool used in hunting wild game. The fee is $8 for ISMS members at $15 for non-members. Participants must be older than 8 years old and with an adult. Registration is required by June 2. For more information,

The annual Utica Garden Faire and Walk will he held at the Canal Market in historic downtown Utica from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 8. There will be a variety of garden and craft vendors and a plant sale with reasonably priced perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. The Garden Walk includes a self-guided tour of private gardens.

Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, call 815-667-4856 or 815-252-4573 or email club@uticagardenclub. com.

The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a Buffalo Days pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 8, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, toast, orange juice, milk and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free for children under 4 years old.

The Malden Booster Club will hold a summer celebration fundraiser by hosting a dinner at JT’s Bar and Grill in Cherry from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 9. The cost is $8 for a quarter dark/light chicken or chicken strips, fries and dessert. Tickets are available by calling Becky Mount at 815-303-2761 or Malden Grade School at 815-643-2436; tickets will also be available at the door. Carryouts will be available. The event will also include raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

Illinois Valley Community College will hold a Make a Movie youth camp from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 10, to Thursday, June 12.

Campers, ages 10-13, will make a movie using their iPad with the iMovie app to take, edit and make movies and movie trailers. Angie Hartman will teach basic movie making techniques of creating footage, editing clips, assembling clips and adding transitions and music. Campers will need to bring their own iPad2 or newer version or the iPad Mini with the iMovie app installed. The camp costs $39. For more information, call 815-2240427 or to register, call 815-224-0447.

Upcoming The Hot Rod Power Tour will be at the Isle Casino Hotel, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa, from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12. More than 3,500 hot rods and performance vehicles will come from Crown Point, Ind. The public is invited to see this event. It is free for spectators.

The third annual Neponset Zephyr Cruisin’ will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13. A bags tournament will take place next to the library, cruising will take place uptown, a beer garden will be open from 5 to midnight in front of the library, kettle corn and wings and things will be available by the library.

The Manlius Fire Department District will hold a drawdown from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Manlius fire station. Tickets are $40 per couple and includes pulled pork sandwiches and door prizes. Only 200 tickets will be sold.

Prizes will be $1,000 for first, $500 for second and $100 for third to seventh. There will be a 50/50 drawing, a pie auction and many prizes. To purchase tickets, contact Aaron Roush at 815-915-5079 or Justin Doty at 815-213-2964.

The Neponset Picnic Days 2014 will take place on Saturday, June 14. A breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. The 5K run will be at 8 a.m. The parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be balloon twister around the park. There will be a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Scott Park.

At 5 p.m. there will be a picnic in the park. Jokers Wild will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight in the bandstand and a beer garden will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight behind the bandstand.

The Bureau Valley PAWS 5K run/walk will be June 14. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. To pre-register, visit www.signmeup. com/pp830. The cost is $25 until June 6 and includes a T-shirt, after June 6 the cost is $30.

This is a dog-friendly run/walk.

Look Good ... Feel Better program offered at Perry Memorial Hospital PRINCETON — The local American Cancer Society is sponsoring a Look Good ... Feel Better program from 10 a.m. to noon June 18 at the Perry Memorial Hospital White Oak Classroom.

The program is free and teaches self care techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. This program is offered nationwide in cancer centers, hospitals and other community settings. Trained volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry.

The free cosmetic kits provided at the sessions are available in light, medium, dark and extra dark shades to enhance all complexion types.

Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. Participants will also learn about the local wig bank, how to care for a wig and tips for comfort while wearing a wig.

The event is a free, non-medical, productneutral program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation. To register, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-876-4449.

Oglesby Summer Fun Fest music line-up announced OGLESBY — When it comes to local celebrations, Oglesby’s Summer Fun Fest — with its unmatched line-up of free entertainment and other family-friendly fun — reigns supreme.

It’s only fitting, then, for The King to rule the opening night stage.

World renowned Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush promises to shake, rattle and roll audiences at 9 p.m. June 26 as he rocks his way through many of Presley’s signature hits — in his signature style.

Klush’s is just one of many performances at Summer Fun Fest, which runs from June 26 to June 29.

Klush is hailed as the closest thing to the King in concert and has gathered more than a few accolades for his hip-shaking, tunecrooning efforts — named the “World’s Greatest Elvis,” the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” and the winner of the Heart of the

King, a Worldwide Ambassador of Elvis award.

This Ultimate Elvis has traveled worldwide, headlining shows and performing to packed, sold-out audiences. And now he’ll be rockin’ the SFF stage at absolutely no charge to you.

In fact, all the Summer Fun Fest musical entertainment is free to festgoers. Tap your boots to up-and-coming country bands on Friday’s Red Solo Cup Night. Break out your boogie-woogie shoes on Saturday for returning favorite, honky-tonk crooner Lance Lipinsky.

Wear your red, white and blue for Saturday afternoon’s trio of military bands. And keep those sunglasses on for Sunday night’s adventures with Jake, Elwood and The Big Fun Band as they roll into town in the Bluesmobile.

For a full list of events visit www.oglesbyfunfest. com.

Auction Calendar June 5 – Jeno Bonucchi Estate, furniture, coins, antiques, collectibles, primitives and household, 4 p.m., 420 Laughlin St., Granville, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

June 7 – Morris Onley Estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 11722 2250 East St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

June 8 – Linda Pollock, antique and modern furniture, lawnmower, buggies, antiques and collectibles, 10 a.m., 14232 2300 E. St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, June 5, Wild with Words with Martha Brunell begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a creative writing group; newcomers are welcome.

Monday, June 9, signup begins for the library’s Paws to Read summer reading program. Signup will go on until June 14. Also today, the high school summer book club will meet at 1 p.m. The Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a fast-talking comedy set in the newspaper industry as an editor does everything possible to keep his star reporter (ex-wife) on the beat and away from her fiance.

Tuesday, June 10, preschool story time will be at 10:30 a.m. There will be no crafts in June and July.

Wednesday, June 11, Meet the Plays: The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Oliver! will begin at 5:30 p.m.

This program is an opportunity to learn more about Festival 56’s upcoming summer productions at this panel discussion featuring Festival staff, cast and local experts. Also Wednesday, the Widmark Wednesday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a reporter given permission to interview a hardened U.S. destroyer captain on a routine patrol during the Cold War. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the destroyer discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a

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Thursday, June 12, Friends of the Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Everyone is invited to join this group.

Also at Princeton Public Library, the staff is preparing for the 2014 summer reading program Paws to Read. They would like to feature some famous canines and felines from the Princeton area — namely, the dog and cat sculptures that were created in 2008 when Friends of Strays sponsored a public art fundraiser call “Art…Well Groomed.”

Many would love to have another look at these oneof-a-kind pieces, and the library is putting out a call to anyone in possession of one of the “well groomed” animals. The library would like to display these at the library this summer from June to August.

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley resident Victor Croasdale has changed his model displays to World War II-themed, with a countdown to D-Day. Friday, June 6, he will be at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to discuss the events leading up to and including D-Day to commemorate the 70th anniversary.

The Young Rembrandts will again offer two drawing classes. On June 10, the first class is for 4-5 year olds at 9:30-10:15 a.m., and the second class is for 6-12 year olds

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The Princeton Public Library’s 2014 summer reading program, “Paws to Read,” would like to feature some of the cats or dog sculptures created in 2008 when the Friends of Strays sponsored a public art fundraiser. at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Students in the second class must have completed kindergarten to enroll due to multiple directions.

The classes are free, and Young Rembrandts will bring all the supplies and materials. Since the summer reading program theme this year is Paws to Read, the drawings will be of a puppy and a dog with scenery. Stop by the library to fill out a registration form for your child(ren). The registration form is due by June 8, but the classes are open on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, sign up early. Any questions, call 815-663-4741.

WYANET — Paws to Read will be the theme of the summer reading program at the R.A. Sapp Library in Wyanet during this month. The program takes place on four Mondays at 2 p.m. Sign up is going on this week, June 2-7, at the library.

Monday, June 9, the Forest Park Nature Center from Peoria will be at the library to talk about the ways that animals move, paw print identification and a visit with a live animal.

Check back for future programs.

LAMOILLE — Friday, June 6, the library will have a kick-off program

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SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library is participating in the eRead Illinois Program designed to increase access to e-books across Illinois.

The initial funding for the program was provided by a grant from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White through the Illinois State Library.

Sheffield library patrons with a library card can download the platform on a variety of devices including iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, NOOK and Sony Reader devices, Kindle Fire, and many more. If interested, call the library to set up a time to meet with the library staff to get your device loaded.

The library will host its summer reading program, Paws to Read, during the month of July on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

There will be two age groups this year with those children ages 5-7 meeting on Tuesday mornings and children ages 8-11 meeting on Wednesday mornings. Fun activities are being planned with prizes, entertainment, contests, and of course, reading.

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Registration is required by June 16 and can be made by calling the library at 815-454-2628.

The library will be closed for vacation June 23-28 and resume regular hours on June 30.

LADD — Registrations are now being accepted for the Ladd Public Library’s summer reading program. This years theme is Paws to Read. The program will feature stories, craft projects, various games, activities and prizes. Patrons will meet at the library each Monday beginning June 16 and concluding on July 21. In addition to the regular story time programs, the library will also have a few special events.

Scheduling for the regular programs is as follows: Children entering prekindergarten or kindergarten will meet at 10 a.m.; children entering first through third grades will meet at 11 a.m.; and children entering fourth through sixth grades will meet at 1 p.m.

Special events include: Game time at 1 p.m. June 27. Check back for future events.

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The library is also looking for items to use during the summer reading program: Gallon milk jugs, baby food jars and plastic lids, such as those on peanut butter jars. They are also accepting miscellaneous craft supplies to use during the programs.

Patrons who have not yet registered to use the e-reader programs offered through OMNI overdrive and e-read Illinois, the library encourages patrons to do so. Stop in the library to receive a new, barcoded library card to use for these services.

OHIO — This year’s summer reading theme is Paws to Read. The library will have weekly meetings after the kick-off on Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. For a full listing of activities and to sign-up, stop by the library.

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Another summer reading program at the library will be Summer Fiesta!

The program will encourage children to read and earn prizes. There will be special programs including craft days, a program from Ag in the Classroom, Paws to Read from the Forest Nature Center and a puppet show.

BUDA — Saturday, June 14, the Mason Memorial Public Library will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

The library’s summer reading program will start-up this July. More information will be given at a later time.

New books at the library for adults include “Unlucky 13” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro; “Skin Collector” by Jeffery Deaver; “The Gods of Guilt”

by Michael Connelly; “Ladies’ Night” by Mary Kay Andrews; “Walking on Water” by Richard Paul Evans; “The Widow’s Waltz” by Sally Koslow; “Please Don’t Tell” by Elizabeth Alder and many more titles.

For the children, the library has gotten in most of the Rebecca Caudill nominees for the 2015 reading year. New DVDs include “The Monuments Men,” “The Nut Job,” “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbuster 2.”

MINERAL — Monday, June 9, the Mineral-Gold Public Library District will be starting the summer reading program, which will run for six weeks.

There will be a party at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9. All children between the ages of 4 years old (preschool) and through eighth grades are welcome to attend.

Children can come and sign-up at the library any time now before June 9.

For more information, or any questions, please call 309-288-3971.

NEPONSET — The Neponset Public Library has kicked off its summer reading program

Paws to Read. The library will be hosting activities on June 10, 17 and 24 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. There will be crafts, games, guest speakers, movies, snacks, prizes and so much more.

The library is holding a pet supply drive for the Henry County Humane Society in Kewanee. Donations may be dropped off at the library. This is a great way to incorporate the summer reading theme as well as support the local animal shelter.

To learn more about the summer adventure at the library, call 309-5942204 or check out the library’s website www. neponsetpubliclibrary. wordpress.com or find the library on Facebook.

LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host a major NASA air and space exploration exhibit from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

June 4-7. The exhibit “Journey to Tomorrow” is a premier traveling exhibit on loan from the John Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to the exhibit, several additional components will be on display inside the library.

PERU — Tuesday, June 17, the Peru Public Library will host Rachael Mullen from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An active genealogist for over 30 years, Mullen is an expert in English research. Presenting workshops since 1986 on English parish records, wills and basic English research, Mullen has presented at the Newberry Library and the Illinois State Genealogical Society. While aimed at the beginner, more experienced genealogists will find Mullen’s presentation an energizing boost to research. The free presentation will be held in the main reading area, adjacent to the library’s local history and genealogy collection.

MAGNOLIA – Tuesday, June 10 the Magnolia Branch Library will host a free seminar about facts on Medicare. Participants will learn about

Medicare basics, Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare supplement insurance and more.

For more information, call the branch library at 815-869-3038.

PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT — Registration for Paws to Read summer reading begins June 16 for children, teens and adults.

This summer, participants will be able to dive with dolphins, cross the desert by camel, soar above the clouds with eagles, chatter with chipmunks and much more through library programming and books at the six Putnam County libraries. For more information, call 815-925-7020.

Don’t forget the teen summer reading scavenger challenge. Teens can create an account on the district’s webpage, www. putnamcountylibrary.org, browse and review the new non-fiction collection, and find clues along the way. The challenge starts June 16.

HENNEPIN — Tuesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. and Friday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. there will be preschool story time “Explore the Jungle.”

Preschool story times are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old, with adult participation. This week, they will be exploring the jungle with parrots. Share parrot stories and make a jungle craft to take home.

Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. “Dive! Sea Creatures and Ocean Life.” Explore the ocean waters and adventure through kelp forests.

Meet lobsters, fish and other undersea critters in ocean stories and make

a lobster craft to take home.

GRANVILLE — Tuesday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Preschool story time with animal friends. Join the library and animal friends with stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old.

Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. Hopkins Park, Granville — “Adorable & Adoptable: A visit from an Animal Rescue.” Join the library when Trina from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue talks about pets in animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal rescue and more. Look back for future programs.

MCNABB — Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. “Gallop, clip-clop, stomp: Animals with Hooves.”

Gallop through fields with horses, cross the desert by camel, discover alpacas and their special wool, and explore animals with hooves! Share stories and make a camel of your very own to take home. Also Saturday, at 11 a.m. Preschool story time “Horses!” Preschool storytimes are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old, with adult participation. This week, children will be exploring hoofed animal friends.

Share stories and make a craft to take home.

CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Thursday, June 19 at 3 p.m. “Whooo’s there?

Wildlife in My Backyard.”

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NASA space exhibit opens at LaSalle Library LASALLE – The LaSalle Public Library will host Journey to Tomorrow, a premier NASA traveling exhibit which will engage visitors in the history, technology and challenges of air and space exploration from June 4-7. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Journey to Tomorrow is a 53-foot trailer transformed into an interactive informal learning environment, outfitted with user-friendly computer kiosk displays and hands-on workstations which communicate fascinating discoveries and complex concepts in easy-to-understand and memorable ways. The entire exhibit and parking is accessible for persons using wheelchairs.

Visitors are invited to explore at their own pace.

After viewing a video, guests will explore interactive kiosks like Improving Today’s Flight, which looks at the technologies of space flight. NASA Home and City, an exhibit which highlights spinoff products, created from NASA’s research programs, which improve our quality of life.

Sci-Fi vs. Science Fact lets visitors test their knowledge of space travel and the search for extraterrestrial life, while Brain Bites answers common questions about air and space travel. Guests work with a lunar landing simulator, and explore the earth, sun and solar system via Dynamic Planet. Additional workstations include glovebox activities, a planetary gravity demonstrator and a solar system scale where visitors can find

out how much they would weigh on the moon and on each of the planets. Journey to Tomorrow is staffed

by NASA scientists who are available to provide additional information.

Models of various space vehicles, rockets and launch systems extend the learning into three dimensions. The ultimate artifact is a real moon rock returned from one of the Apollo lunar landing missions.

Visitors can also examine an inflatable display of the Mars rover and, using X-Box technology, try their hands at landing the Curiosity Rover on Mars.

The Journey to Tomorrow exhibits are part of the LaSalle Public Library’s summer reading program, Space for Curiosity. Funding for Journey to Tomorrow has been provided by the Alwin C. Carus Trust. Accommodations for NASA personnel have been donated in-part by Days Inn, Oglesby. Additional parking areas have been made available by Trinity Catholic Academy and Kaskaskia Holdings.

The LaSalle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette St., LaSalle. For more information, call Cristy Stupegia, library director, at 815-223-2341 or visit the LaSalle Public Library website at www. lasalle.lib.il.us.

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Going home to Moreno’s on Main

Comfort foods and ‘sinful’ desserts

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MCNABB — Along Illinois Route 89 south of Spring Valley lies the little village of McNabb. If you move a little way west down Main Street, you’ll find Moreno’s on Main at 410 W. Main St. Prepare for some good food and a few new friends.

Linda Moreno opened Moreno’s 11 years ago after owning Moreno’s Town Club tavern in Gran-

ville for 30 years. Homecooked meals are always on the menu, and the cozy dining room feels like Grandma’s kitchen table.

“I call this the ‘Home of Comfort Food’ because everything here is homemade,” Moreno said. “We make our cole slaw fresh each morning. Our homemade pork tenderloin isn’t made until you order it.

“We have different things everyday. We have certain things on certain days, but some things are

IV Scene photo/Ken Schroeder

Linda Moreno has been serving up food and friendliness for more than 40 years in Putnam County. Moreno’s on Main in McNabb has become a local favorite with her homecooking and down-home demeanor different all the time,” Moreno said. “You’re going to have a lot of choices. People like choices. You don’t want to eat the same thing you had yesterday.”

The menu reflects Moreno’s experience in restaurant work, with a wide assortment of mealtime favorites and some original items she’s picked up throughout the years.

“They’re things I’ve picked up through the years of being in business,” she said. “You add something; you take it away. It’s kind of like an artist, you add things that look better. Here, it’s so it’ll taste a bit better.”

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every Tuesday. It’s neat because we’ll get new veterans from out of town in here,” Moreno said. “We have three church groups that meet here every Tuesday morning; Methodists, Lutherans and some Jehovah Witnesses. Everyone gets along just wonderfully.”

Moreno started cooking years ago at the Country Stop Restaurant in Hennepin, and credits Ernie Bassi with getting her into her own place.

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In addition to her meals, Moreno also serves up what she likes to call “sinful” desserts. Homemade bread pudding is one of her specialties, but the house favorite is Fudge Overboard, a homemade fudge brownie topped with ice cream and homemade fudge topping and chopped pecans.

“We open at 5 a.m. everyday, and the farmers will come and figure out what’s happening for the day. Nobody usually eats alone in here,” Moreno said. “Everybody will come to this table or that.

If it’s someone we know, it’ll be, ‘Come over and sit down here.’ People like that. It’s kind of a homeytype place.”

Moreno’s ability to make everyone feel like they’re at home doesn’t stop at good food and hospitality.

“Some of the farmers that come in have their favorite cups. We’ll wrap them up in plastic each day so they can have it

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“I call this the ‘Home of Comfort Food’ because everything here is homemade.”

Linda Moreno again tomorrow,” she said. “But if I have anything that needs done like a picture that needs to be hung, one will grab a drill and another will grab the picture. They treat this place like home, and I try to make them feel that way.”

Moreno’s on Main is open Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 5 a.m. to noon. The phone number is 815-8822130. Stop by and meet some new friends.

Stella’s one-of-a-kind potato salad “My mother gave me this recipe years ago, and when I read it I thought she had Alzheimer’s. But it’s good,” Moreno said.

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1 bunch of radishes (slice each radish 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick) 1 bunch green onions (diced) 10 eggs (boiled) - save two for decoration on top of the salad. Slice and chop.

2 apples (either Golden Deli-

IV Scene photos/Ken Schroeder

A spacious dining room (above), reminiscent of a 50’s diner, greets you as you walk in, and folksy art and wall treatments give a nice homey atmosphere to your dining experience. One of the signature offerings at Moreno’s is a homemade pork tenderloin (below), prepared when you order. The pork is fresh — never frozen — with a breading so tasty, you should leave the condiments off. Almost all of the food is made fresh on a daily basis to bring out the best flavor. Moreno’s (right) is located on the south side of Main Street in downtown McNabb.

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Pour into 13-by-9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut gelatin into 1/2inch cubes. Place in 3 1/2-quart serving bowl. Cover with layer of cake cubes, half of the whipped topping and the strawberries. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Three Layer Strawberry Pretzel Charm 3 tablespoons sugar 3 cups coarsely crushed pretzels 12 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 8-ounce carton whipped topping 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 6-ounce package strawberry gelatin 2 1/2 cups boiling water 1 16-ounce package frozen strawberries Combine sugar, pretzels and margarine.

Press into 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool. Combine cream cheese, whipped topping, marshmallows and powdered sugar; spread over pretzel crust and chill. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries and pour over cream cheese mixture.

Refrigerate and chill until set.

Frozen Berry Treats 1 cup boiling water 1 package (4 serving size) orange flavor gelatin 6 ounces (1/2 can) frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw) 1 8-ounce tub Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed, divided 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries and coarsely chopped strawberries) Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in lemonade concentrate. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Add half of the whipped topping, stir with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in berries.

Spoon into 16 paper lined 2 1/2-inch muffin cups. Freeze 4 hours or until firm. To serve, remove and discard paper liners.

Top desserts with remaining whipped topping. Store leftovers in freezer.

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Frozen Raspberry Shortcake Squares 1 pint (2 cups) frozen raspberry nonfat yogurt, softened 1 package (4 serving size) Jell-O brand Raspberry flavor gelatin 1 8-ounce tub Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed 1 10.75-ounce package pound cake, cubed Beat yogurt and dry gelatin mix in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.

Gently stir in whipped topping. Add cake cubes, mix lightly. Spoon into an 8-inch square pan. Freeze 3 hours or until firm.

Cut into 12 squares to serve. Store leftovers in freezer.

Cranberry Gelatin Salad 1 pound fresh cranberries 2 cups ground apples 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 6-ounce package raspberry gelatin 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped celery Grind cranberries and apples separately in food grinder. Combine cranberries, apples, sugar and lemon juice and let stand several hours, stirring occasionally. Prepare gelatin according to package directions. When cooled, but not set, stir in fruit mixture, walnuts and celery. Pour into serving dish and refrigerate until set.

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Five sure-fire steps for planning the most memorable family vacation of your life (BPT) — It’s no secret that families are busy these days. Between mom and dad’s careers, the kids’ school demands and extracurricular activities, quality time together as a family is hard to come by. This busy lifestyle is inspiring a new travel movement, and 2014 is positioned for the grand rebirth of the family vacation.

If you want to take an unforgettable family vacation this year, the idea of planning might seem overwhelming. But travel experts agree that planning ahead and researching your options are important steps to ensure your trip is stress-free and full of fun.

Follow these five steps to plan a trip your entire family will love and remember for years to come: Step 1: Make a travel wish list Kick off your travel planning by talking to all family members about what they’d like to see and do on vacation. Keep it lighthearted and have some fun — chat with your 4-year-

old over breakfast or text your teen after school. As you have these conversations, notice commonalities, such as location and experiences.

Step 2: Research, research, research After your initial conversations with your family, it’s time to do your research. The Internet has made selecting a travel destination that much easier — or harder because there are so many options. Check out tourism organizations, such as a Chamber of Commerce or Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB). Look up online hotel and travel reviews — these sites can provide invaluable information for travelers. Many sites even have free online travel planners or visitor’s guides.

Step 3: Choose a destination for everyone Perhaps the most important consideration when planning a family vacation is to select a destination that has something

for every person in your group. Myrtle Beach, S.C., is a great example of a location that is great for all ages. The 60 miles of pristine beaches are just one reason to visit — foodies can indulge on the best Southern and low-country cuisine; cultural enthusiasts can experience beautiful art museums and plantations; golfers tee off at a one of the many championship courses in the area.

From water parks to natural wonders, Myrtle Beach is a true gem for family vacations. Visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com to learn more.

Step 4: Select your ideal accommodations Whether you’re vacationing for a long weekend or multiple weeks, it’s important to choose the right accommodations for your family. For example, if you know you’ll be at the beach daily, stay at a shore-side resort. If you want to save on eating expenses, look into condos with kitchens. For big groups such as family

reunions, consider a beach house that allows everyone to stay in their own room within one shared space.

Step 5: Create a fun-filled itinerary This is a vacation, and while you shouldn’t plan out every hour of every day, having a basic itinerary gives direction to your trip and will help your group build excitement prior to your departure. Plus, planning ahead allows you to seek out deep discounts on tickets to shows and theme parks like the Alabama Theatre or Wild Water & Wheels in Myrtle Beach.

You can even explore free activities like festivals and celebrations in the area that would be worthwhile to attend.

If you feel like it’s time for your family to take a break from the stress of everyday life, a family vacation might be just what everyone needs. Follow these steps to select a family friendly destination such as Myrtle Beach to ensure a vacation full of unforgettable memories.

How to say goodbye to work worries while on vacation (BPT) — Summer has just begun and that longawaited vacation is on the horizon. Unfortunately, it can quickly pass you by and before you know it, that precious vacation time has been wasted due to inadequate trip planning or a basic inability to relax.

Twenty-three percent of Americans take no vacation time at all, according to a report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research. With employees skipping out on vacation days every year, the bigger question remains as to why this continues to happen, and what happens when employees actually take that time off? More importantly, how can an individual enjoy a vacation without being completely disconnected from work?

First off, it’s important

to understand the value of taking time off work. “A well-placed vacation can help break the cycle of everyday workplace-related stress,” says Dr. Joffrey Suprina, dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University. “Chronic stress takes a toll on our body’s health, disrupting its ability to resist infection, maintain vital functions and even avoid injury.

When you’re stressed out and tired, you are more likely to become ill. Your sleep will suffer and not only do you become more irritable, depressed, and anxious, but your memory will become worse and you’ll make poor decisions.

So vacations are important to our overall physical and mental health.”

A new survey from Glassdoor found that 61 percent

of employees admitted to doing some work while on vacation. In a connected world of smartphones, iPads and Wi-Fi, that might not seem like a big deal.

It’s easy to work remotely.

However, many people aren’t getting the most of their vacation. Checking an email can easily lead to jumping on a project, which has potential to take up hours of your valuable vacation time.

“Taking time off has a positive effect on employee happiness and productivity, however many people are simply afraid to walk away from their work even for a few days,” says Dr. Carlos Tasso E. De Aquino, assistant dean of the Graduate School of Business and Management at Argosy University. “With globalization and increas-

ing competition, the workforce feels threatened to lose their jobs to people anywhere in the world, so they develop this ‘addiction’ and never stop working,” adds Aquino.

So before you leave the office for vacation, assign a person to help others regarding your normal responsibilities and let everybody clearly know who this person is — including them in an automatic email reply and voice mail.

“Consider a time blocking strategy, where you choose a small block of time to catch up on work.

Let your coworkers know that this is the only time you’ll be responding to emails, calls and other work needs. By doing this you’ll be in control of your responsibilities, setting employee expectations, and alleviating some of the stress that comes from having to constantly check in,” says Suprina.

Another good idea is to train your stand-in coworker well in advance. Consider having your employees partner up with somebody who understands their job.

When their counterpart goes on vacation, only they can contact each other if

something comes up. This means that all the attempts to access the vacationing employee have to go through their “gatekeeper” who can judge just how important it actually is to contact that employee.

Vacations give you a chance to unwind, enjoy life, and to keep your worklife balance from swinging too far toward work. They allow you to take a step back from your normal, stressful routine and enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation.

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Go Fish ... it’s free in Illinois June 6-9 The annual Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 6–9. Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois in which anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp.

A fishing trip is much more than just going to catch fish. The excitement of getting the boat ready, packing a lunch, going over the checklist, picking out lures for the tackle box, buying worms, etc., is all part of the fun. The fishing experience teaches a child about patience, makes them aware of the sights and sounds of the outdoors, and provides a great sense of accomplishment from baiting a hook to catching that first fish. We all need to take the time to bring our children outside and teach them about taking ownership in caring for the natural environment. Help our Illinois youth get excited about fishing—if you can pass on your knowledge, you will be continuing a great tradition of exploring Illinois lakes and rivers.

Fishing holes around the Illinois Valley: • Illinois River • Hennepin Canal • Hennepin Canal Visitor’s Center, Sheffield • Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area, Buda • Zearing Park, Princeton • Bureau Creek • Bill Guerrini of the Spring Valleye Walleye Club notes there are “secret farm ponds everywhere.”

Safety

Many fishing related accidents can be avoided with some forethought. Act on the side of caution, watch over children diligently, and teach by example.

• Young children should always fish with an adult.

• When in a boat or canoe, ALWAYS wear a life jacket.

• If weather turns stormy, be cautious and seek shelter or end your trip early. If you hear thunder, it is time to get off the water!

• Protect young eyes and skin on sunny days. The sun reflects off the water surface, and it can be easy to get a sunburn or damage eyes. Always have young anglers wear a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Those hooks are sharp! Teach children to always be aware of where their hook is and not to let it get near anyone else. Set good rules about looking around before anyone casts.

• It is a smart practice to use barbless hooks or pinch down the barbs on your own hooks.

• Be very careful of Poison Ivy. This often grows along disturbed areas around boat ramps or in the woods. If you go on a hike, stay on the trail.

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Always teach and practice the Anglers’ Code of Ethics. Our lakes and rivers belong to everyone and we all must do our part to preserve them for future generations.

• Children and adult alike should keep only what you will eat and never wastefully discard any fish. For those fish you want to release, teach about best angling practices from our Catch-and-Release Guidelines.

• It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the outdoors. Do not throw gum wrappers, sandwich wrappers, soda cans, bait containers or any other trash in the water. Pack your trash out or dispose of it in a park garbage can.

• Teach kids that fishhooks and line can snag and kill fish, birds, turtles, small mammals and frogs when thrown into the water. These should be discarded in appropriate trash containers.

• Knowing the size and number of fish it is legal to keep is important for all.

Talking about regulations with your child provides a great opportunity to discuss why these are necessary and how they can help keep fish populations healthy.

PCA to host 5K Eagle Run/Walk PRINCETON — Princeton Christian Academy will host its inaugural 5K Eagle Run/Walk at 8 a.m. June 14, starting and finishing at Zearing Park in Princeton.

The purpose of the race is to raise needed funds for the school to purchase new bleachers for the PCA gymnasium. The race is open to people of all ages who will compete in several different age categories for medals. Those who prefer to walk are encouraged to participate in a non-competitive way. This is a family friendly event for all ages. Little ones who cannot run/ walk a 5K distance can ride along in a stroller for free.

Several food vendors, a band and other exhibits will be set up at Zearing Park for the convenience and entertainment of the participants and supporters of the race.

Those interested in running or walking in the Eagle 5K may register online at eaglerun5k.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaglerun5k. Prizes will be awarded for best times in each category and for overall winners; everyone who registers will get a T-shirt.

Individuals, families, track teams and running clubs are invited to “run and not be weary” in Princeton Christian Academy’s Eagle Run/Walk.

Morning trips are best as the fish usually bite better and it is not too hot. A good place to teach a beginner is from a dock.

This provides enough room to show kids how to put their worm on a hook, teach them proper casting, and observe other anglers. Sunfish often hang out around docks, making this a great way to view swimming fish and observe how fish are attracted to a lure.

To locate family friendly lakes in your area, see our lake selector page. See our listing of family-friendly fishing events.

The best bait

Getting kids excited about fishing usually means actually catching a fish. Fortunately, most kids are happy with any size and kind of catch.

• The best luck will usually be with earthworms. Many a fishing adventure begins with digging for your own worms in the garden or collecting them after a good rain, however, a container of worms are easily purchased from the local tackle shop or marina.

• If the sunfish are really biting, you can use corn, pieces of a hot dog or even

A look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, June 5 Bi-County Minor Baseball: Tonica #1 at Granville, Hennepin at Minonk Green, 6 p.m.

PC Minor League: Spring Valley Orange Crush at Magnolia, Granville at Spring Valley P&P Masonry, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 6 High school baseball: Class 1A semifinals at Peoria, 10 a.m. and noon.

Class 2A State semifinals at Peoria, 3 and 5 p.m.

High school softball: Class 1A semifinals at East Peoria, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Class 2A State semifinals at Peoria, tba.

Princeton Fastpitch Church League: St. Louis/Covenant vs. Bunker Hill, 6 p.m.

WBVL Minor League: LaMoille at Princeton Tigers, Princeton Red Sox vs.

Princeton White Sox, BVN I vs. BVN II, Annawan at Wyanet, 5:30 p.m.

WBVL Little League: LaMoille at Princeton Cubs, Sheffield at Princeton Yankees, Manlius at Walnut, Annawan at Wyanet, 7 p.m.

PC Minor League: Spring Valley P&P Masonry at Granville, 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 7 High school baseball: Class 1A third place at Peoria, 9 a.m., 1A title at Peoria,

11:30 a.m. Class 2A State third-place game at Peoria, 3 p.m., 2A championship, tba.

High school softball: Class 1A third place at East Peoria, 10 a.m., 1A championship at East Peoria, 12:30 p.m.

Class 2A State third-place/championship games at East Peoria, tba.

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I caught a fish! Now what?

In the excitement of catching a fish, here are some basic guidelines for the young angler: • Landing a fish can take some practice.

Teach the skill of “setting the hook” with one sharp pull up on the rod to force the hook into the fish’s mouth.

• Teach kids to keep the line tight and the rod tip up and don’t reel in the fish too quickly.

• It is tough for beginner anglers to know how to take a fish off the hook.

Encourage kids to closely observe and help out until they feel they are ready to handle a fish and not get poked by spines.

• Before handling a fish, teach the importance of getting your hands wet.

This prevents rubbing off the protective slime coating that fish have to prevent infection.

• What kind of fish is it? Point out colors, how to count spines, basic shapes, and other features that can teach kids about the differences of fish species. Download our Common Sport Fish Guide and refer to our Fish Species A-Z webpage.

• Because most fish have sharp spines that can poke your hand, always handle the fish carefully but firmly.

• If the hook is in too deep, it is best to cut the line about an inch from the fish’s mouth and let the fish go. Explain that many times the fish will get rid of the hook on its own and it is best to leave it in rather than cause internal damage trying to get it out.

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Princeton Fastpitch Church League - Bureau Township vs., Princeton Bible, 6 p.m., Methodist vs. St. Matthew’s, 7:30 p.m.

WBVL Farm League: BVN vs. Princeton Tigers at Walnut, LaMoille at Annawan, 10 a.m.

Bi-County Minor League: All-Star game at Mark, 5 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: All-Star game at Mark, 7 p.m.

Bi-County Instructional: Minonk #2 at Magnolia, Hennepin at Lostant, noon.

Monday, June 9 WBVL B League Softball: LaMoille at Princeton Cards, 5:30 p.m., Walnut II at Sheffield, 6 p.m., Tampico at Walnut I, Princeton As vs. Princeton Rockies, Wyanet at Tampico, 7 p.m.

WBVL C League Softball: Princeton Red Sox at Princeton A’s, Tampico at Walnut I, Princeton Pirates at Annawan II, Princeton Cubs at Wyanet, 5:30 p.m., Walnut II at Princeton Cardinals, LaMoille at Annawan I, 7 p.m.

WBVL C League Softball: Annawan at Princeton Cards, Princeton Red Sox at Wyanet, LaMoille at Princeton Cubs, 5:30 p.m., Walnut II at Annawan II, 6 p.m., Walnut I at Princeton Pirates, 7 p.m.

Bi-County Minor League: Minonk Green at Granville, 6 p.m.; Hennepin at Tonica #2, 7:30 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: Granville at Ladd Dodgers, 5:45 p.m.

PC Minor League: Spring Valley St. Margaret’s at Magnolia, Granville at Tonica, 6 p.m.

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Amy Wrestling Camp PRINCETON — Coach Steve Amy will hold his wrestling camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 5-7 at Princeton High School. Cost is $50.

Guest clinicians include: Steve Marinetti - NCAA Champion University of Illinois, current head coach Elmhurst College, 2013 NCAA Coach of the Year.

Clayton Rush - two-time NCAA Champion Coe College, four-time All-American, assistant coach Coe College.

Ethan Ball - two-time All-American Coe College.

BV Boys Basketball Camp

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School Boys Basketball Camp will be held June 10-13.

There will be sessions for Grades 2-5 from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Grades 6-8 from 10 am. to noon, and high school as noted on the BVHS summer schedule. Cost is $50 after May 30. All campers will receive a Storm basketball and T-shirt.

Checks may be sent to Jason Marquis, BVHS, Box 329, Manlius, IL 61338. For more information, call 815-445-4004.

BV Chute Basketball Camp

MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will be hosting the Chute Basketball Shooting Camp on June

16-17. The camp will include proper shooting technique, post work for inside players, guard work for perimeter players and ball handling and dribbling.

There will be sessions for Grades 9-12 boys and girls from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and for Grades 4-7 boys and girls from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Cost is $70 with a $30 non-refundable deposit.

For more information, call 712-2723115 or visit www.stgsports.com.

IVCC Volleyball Camp

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host youth volleyball camps sessions with a focus on player experience rather than a grade-based approach. The beginners camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon June 12-13, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 14. Session 1 of the high school prep camp will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. June 10-11 and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. June 12. Session 2 meets

from 1 to 4 p.m. June 12-13 and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 14.

Beginner camp covers basic skills such as serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, digging, serve receive and game strategies. The camp is an introduction to volleyball and is recommended for ages 8-12 and for those from basic middle school programs.

The high school camp is designed for players with a higher level of experience regardless of age including multiple years of club and/or from advanced middle school programs. Focus will be on refining individual skills, running quick offenses and multiple defenses.

Camps are led by head coach Julie Sherbeyn and assistant coach Samantha Deters with the help of the IVCC volleyball team. The camps are open to girls and boys ages 8-15.

The $55 registration includes 7 1/2 hours of instruction, T-shirt and certificate. Registration forms are available at www.ivcc.edu/volleyball. Late registration is accepted.

For information, contact Sherbeyn at 815-303-3

PHS Girls Basketball Camp

PRINCETON – The Princeton High School girls basketball camp will be held July 7-11 for incoming Grades 3-12. Brochures are available at PHS and online at www.phs-il.org. Cost is $55. For more information, call PHS at 815-875-3308 or coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-866-9402.

PHS Boys Basketball Camp

PRINCETON – The Princeton High School boys basketball camp will be held June 9-19 for incoming Grades 3-12. Brochures are available at PHS

and online at www.phs-il.org. Cost is $55.

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PRINCETON – The Princeton High School volleyball camp will be held June 16-19 for incoming Grades 4-12. Brochures are available at PHS and online at www.phs-il.org. Cost is $65. For more information, call PHS at 815-875-3308.

• If you plan to release the fish, be sure to return it to the water as quickly as possible.

• Take a picture! Have your camera ready so you can show your friends and family the proud moment!

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PYSL Soccer Camp

PRINCETON — The Princeton Youth Soccer League will host a summer camp from July 14-18 for kids entering preschool through eighth grade. Registration fees are $45 for preschool and $55 from K-8.

Payment may be sent to PYSL, P.O. Box 247, Princeton, IL 61356.

PC Youth Basketball Camp

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County High School basketball program will be hosting a Youth Basketball Camp on July 6, 9-12 for students entering grades 1-9. The camp is designed to improve each camper’s basketball skills and provide a fun week of basketball. Coaches in the Putnam County basketball program will be helping out along with many of the high school varsity players and former players. Both boys and girls are welcome.

Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and prizes will be awarded for contest and game winners during the camp. Cost per camper is $50. If there is more than one child per family, the cost will drop to $40 per camper. For information and to register, contact PCHS head basketball coach Josh Nauman at 309-361-0606.

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Keeping kids hooked

Fishing can be an exciting activity when there is a fish on the line, but in between those moments, it is necessary to patiently sit quietly, which can be tough for a child for long periods of time. Here are some tips for keeping kids happily fishing.

• Make sure to bring plenty of water.

• Take note of where the restrooms are located.

• Pack a good lunch and plenty of snacks. Maybe you and your little partner can have a special fishing trip snack to enjoy at the end of successful day.

• Plan to take breaks for a nature walk.

• Point out other wildlife, like birds and turtle.

Binoculars are a great item to have along for looking at birds when kids need a change of pace.

• A great day of fishing doesn’t always mean catching fish, so at the end of your trip, review the great sights, sounds, and fun you had.

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Lady Panthers Golf Camp MCNABB — Putnam County High School Lady Panthers golf team will be hosting a minicamp from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 9-11 at Edgewood Golf Club.

The camp is open to all eighth-grade girls as well as those who will be attending PCHS in the fall of 2014. There is no cost for the camp, but those who wish to attend must pre-register by calling head coach Eric Ciucci at 815-8669375.

St. Bede camps

St. Bede Academy is offering a variety of summer camps. For more information, call 815-2233140. Here’s a rundown: Wrestling Camp: Plan to wrestle, swim, play football, and wrestle for this 3 day camp.

Wrestling instruction covers physical and mental preparation, takedowns, escapes, and pinning combinations. Headgear and wrestling shoes are recommended but not required.

Illinois Valley Scene Snacks will be provided. New wrestlers welcome.

The camp runs June 19-21 and is open to students entering grades 2-8. Cost: is $50.

Swimming Camp: Coach Joan Jobst will offer camp time for competitive, beginners and intermediates from June 22 through July 3. Cost is $55 per swimmer Cheer Camp: New Academy cheerleading coach, Danielle Saletzki, will have sessions for grades K-4 and 5-8 on June 19-20 with a special performance for parents at 10 a.m.

June 21. Cost is $30 Speed, Agility and Quickness Camp: Under the direction of track coach Mike Skoflanc, this amp is designed to introduce to young athletes the training methods which will enhance their speed, agility and quickness. It will be held June 18-21. Cost is $45.

Lady Bruins Basketball Camp: The camp will emphasize the fun in playing as a team and the challenge of competition through games making it enjoyable for all groups. There will be sessions for grades 4-6 and grades 7-9. Cost is $50.

Girls’ Basketball Post Camp: Lady Bruins’ assistant coach, Stef Kaufmann will teach the

skills needed for all post players to play at a high level. Skills taught will range from basic post positioning to making the move to the basket to become better for your team next season. It is open to girls entering grades 7-12 on June 11-12.

Cost is $35.

Boys Basketball Camp: Under the guidance of head basketball coach Mike Kilmartin, his staff and players, the week long camp will consist of station drills, daily skill challenges, and individual instruction. The team game with competitions and scrimmages will also be a part of the instruction.

The camp is for boys entering grades 4-6 and 7-9. Cost is $45.

Volleyball Camp: Campers will receive instruction on all skills of the game including hitting, serving, blocking, and setting from our volleyball coach, Dawn Williams, and the current members of the volleyball team.

The camp is for girls entering grades 4-9, running June 23-27. Cost is$45 Lady Bruins Softball Camp: Learn basic hitting, fielding, and base running skills from Mike Urbanski, The camp meets from June 16-19 for girls entering grades 4-9. Cost is $45.

Tony Bonnell Memorial MENDOTA — The 12th annual Tony Bonnell Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 14 at Mendota Golf Club. The event is sponsored by the “Team Thrive” team of the Relay for Life of Bureau County in memory of team member, Tony Bonnell, who died in 2002 from kidney cancer. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Bureau County.

Open tee times are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The registration fee is $15 for club members and $40 for non-club members and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, refreshments on the course, games, snacks, and prizes. A chicken dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. at a cost of $8.

Interested individuals may contact the Mendota Golf Course at 538-7241 to arrange for tee times.

Bruin Golf Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The 18th annual Bruin Golf Classic sponsored by the St. Bede Academy Bedan Club will be held June 14 at Spring Creek Golf Course. All proceeds will be used to support the mission of St. Bede Abby and Academy.

The event includes 18 holes of golf,

cart, cart rental, lunch, dinner, refreshments and a gift. Cost is $80 payable by June 7. Check-in will be at 9 a.m. followed by brunch and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. with a four-person scramble.

Please register by contacting Father Patrick Fennell (815-250-0705), sending a check payable to St. Bede Academy to Father Patrick Fennell at St. Bede Abbey, 24 W. Highway 6, Peru, IL 61354 or registering at Spring Creek (815-894-2137).

PMH Foundation scramble PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Foundation annual golf scramble will be held on Friday, June 20 at Chapel Hill Golf Club in Princeton. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon A prime rib dinner will be served at approximately 5 p.m. at the golf club. The cost for golfing is $90 per person which includes green fees, cart, gift for each golfer and dinner. First-, second- and third-place winners in each flight will receive free rounds of golf at various golf courses and each participant will receive a door prize.

To register or for more information, contact Denny Miller at 815-876-4495.

Registration deadline is June 13.