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The costs of decommissioning

Gerdes suggests performance bonds to the county board

By G oldie C urrie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Bureau County resident Ed Gerdes addressed the Bureau County Board on Tuesday with further concerns about decommissioning the Big Sky wind turbine project, located north of Ohio.

Since he addressed the board last month, he along with follow residents sharing similar concerns, have done more digging into the project and have developed additional questions about decommissioning.

“The people who should be here talking about

the decommissioning are landowners, but as you know, they have a confidentiality clause in their lease which doesn’t allow them to speak publicly,” he said. “In fact, we found out as of now, they don’t know the project has been sold … and I know they don’t know what’s going on with the decommissioning plan either.”

At last month’s county board meeting, Gerdes shared an in-depth study his group had done by a Virginia-based company on decommissioning costs.

As previously reported in the BCR, the study revealed the total cost to take down 87 turbines was just over

$19.4 million, or about $224,000 per turbine. At that rate, the cost to decommission Big Sky could potentially be in the $10-12 million range.

On Tuesday, Gerdes said his group has been talking with people who are recommending the county opt for a performance bond that would cover the entire cost of decommissioning.

“The money you have now at best would cover probably 15 to 20 percent,” he explained to the board. “And these companies are LLC (Limited Liability Company), so if they do fold up, there are no assets to cover the rest of the decommissioning.”

Another point Gerdes mentioned was property taxes. His group discovered there are landlords with cell phone towers that are forced to pay the property taxes that aren’t getting paid.

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Road work ahead!

Township and county road projects get underway

By G oldie C urrie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — It seems summer weather is here to stay, and with the new season comes a new list of county road construction projects.

Bureau County Highway Engineer John Gross sat down earlier this week to review the various projects that have been selected for Summer 2014.

Along with the county road projects, the highway department also oversees township road construction projects, which are already been underway.

Gross said the costs of the township projects comes out of township budgets, not the county’s budget.

Township projects include sealcoat spraying and oiling about 50 miles worth of roadway in various parts of the county.

The cost to complete the sealcoat comes in at around $700,000. Various township roads are also getting new hot mix asphalt, which will cost about $600,000.

On the county list, there are three major projects that will be completed this summer.

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Area Cub Scouts practice their archery skills this week at City-County Park in Princeton during the annual Cub Scout Day Camp, held this week. Scouts from around Bureau County attended the event, which included a variety of fun-filled activities like arts and crafts, games and much more.

A smoldering topic in Tiskilwa Village discusses burning ordinance changes

By L yle G anther lganther@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — Trustee Dan Acker made some suggestions on changing the burning ordinance in the village of Tiskilwa.

The Tiskilwa Village Board met Tuesday.

Acker suggested board members consider potential alternatives to the burn-

ing of leaves, which represents the large majority of yard waste currently burned in the village. He suggested a slight modification to the existing open burn ordinance to permit burning of landscape waste during the months of April, October and November. The village’s ordinance doesn’t currently restrict when yard waste can be burned; it only stipu-

lates burning from sunrise to sunset.

Acker also said members of Plow Creek have agreed to pick up bagged leaves within the village from residents once a week during October and November for no charge. Plow Creek uses leaf composting as part of their strategy to grow organic fruits and vegetables on their farm outside town.

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And the ‘credit’ goes to ...

Walnut woman to have her name on the big screen

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Apollo Theater in downtown Princeton will be showing the new movie “Moms’ Night Out,” beginning this Friday.

Movie-goers who wait to watch the credits roll might see a familiar local name.

Laura Richey of Walnut, who is also a frequent attendee of the Apollo, worked with the production’s marketing department.

Richey works from

home for Provident Films and is also a freelancer for Sony Pictures.

With her marketing position, she is assigned a movie through Richey the film company and uses grassroots marketing techniques to help spread the word about new movies being released.

Her job entails calling all over the country to theaters who may have a target audience for the film to see whether they will show

it or not. When it reaches the theater, the goal with grassroots marketing is to get an audience to see the film and talk about what they thought about the movie. The word of mouth is used to draw more crowds to see the film.

Richey said she’s always been a movie fan. She and her husband grew up in central Illinois and moved to Chicago when her husband decided to study at Moody Bible Institute.

While in Chicago, Richey came in touch with Big Idea Productions, where she was hired as a produc-

Williams named Lions International District Governor for North Central Illinois PRINCETON — Mark Williams of Princeton will be installed this July as the Lions Clubs International District Governor of the newly-formed District 1-BK in North Central Illinois.

Williams originally joined the Princeton Lions Club in the early 1990s and has served in many roles including club president.

He has served as vice district governor for District 1-K for the last two years.

District 1-K is being merged with District 1-B forming a new district. He will serve as its first governor.

The new District 1-BK will encompass more than 80 Lion, Lioness and Leo clubs with 2,200 members in 13 counties and a portion of Cook County.

Williams attended vice governor school in 2012 and 2013.

He attended governor school in 2014.

He was selected to attend the 2012-13 Advance Lions Leadership Institute held in Chicago for all of North America.

He also attended the United States, Canada Leadership Forum in 2013.

In 2012, he was awarded the District Governor’s Appreciation Award, and in 2013 he was given the

International President’s Certificate of Appreciation. He is a member of the Lions of Illinois Foundation’s Legacy Club and received the Foundation Fellow award in 2013.

“I’m really honored to be representing the 2,200 Lions in the new district,” Williams said, adding the new position will include lots of traveling, since 80 clubs comprise the new district.

Williams is an avid local volunteer and has served in many capacities, including chairing a Princeton advisory committee working with members of the city council; two-year tern as president of a city and chamber of commerce special event committee bringing a Civil War re-enactment to the community and serving with that committee for five additional years; and serving as a volunteer historical advisor and interpreter/guide for the Lovejoy Homestead.

Williams is currently a weather spotter volunteer for the National Weather Service Office — Quad Cities and a Bureau County ESDA-EMA volunteering for the past six years.

He currently gives lectures for nursing homes, schools, libraries and historical societies on topics such as the common soldier of the American Civil

War. Williams is a federal licensed radio operator, a member of the Princeton Elks Lodge, Williams a member of the International Magicians Society and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Williams and his wife, Maggie, have lived in Princeton since 1990.

They built and opened Cannon Cleaners which they have operated since 1993.

Being avid collectors, they like to look for interesting historical items when traveling on vacations and weekends.

Antique shops and flea markets occupy a lot of their free time, historical site and parks the rest.

The Lions Clubs Governor Installation will take place at the Lions International Convention on July 8 in Toronto, Canada.

Williams will be installed with 750 other governors from around the world.

Lions Club International is the largest worldwide service organization.

Founded in 1917 in Illinois, it now encompasses more than 1.35 million members belonging to more than 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. Their motto is, “We Serve.”

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tion coordinator for the movie “Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie.”

When she finished the movie, she and her husband moved to Walnut.

While her co-workers from Big Idea Productions knew how much she enjoyed working on the production of movies, they were able to hook her up with a marketing position for the movie “Fireproof.”

Since then, Richey has maintained her position in marketing.

Because the production of a movie is so involved and there are a number of

What’s ‘Mom’s Night Out’ about?

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and fun — a long-needed mom’s night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours … What could go wrong?

“hands on deck,” Richey said this will be the first movie her name gets to roll in the credits.

“Credit or no credit, it’s still fun to work on the films,” she said. “It’s fun to have your work be recognized. When it’s not you up there, you still know

you worked hard on that movie project. All the films I’ve worked on were uplifting, encouraging and showed people they are loved and have a purpose in life, and God is there for them, not against them.”

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Lincoln returns to Hennepin ... almost Trial re-enactment part of July 4 celebration

By K en S chroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN — This year’s Hennepin Fourth of July Celebration will coincide with the Putnam County Courthouse’s 175th birthday, and events around the courthouse will be featured in this year’s festivities. The courthouse is currently the oldest continuously operating courthouse in the state.

A re-enactment of a trial in which young lawyer Abraham Lincoln defended a Woodford woman accused of murdering her husband will be presented at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the courtroom. In addition, some rooms of the courthouse will be open for public tours.

The trial enactment is sponsored by the Hennepin Fourth of July Committee and the Putnam County Historical Society.

A 5K run/walk will start the day at 8 a.m. with a pancake and sausage breakfast. In addition, kids’ inflatables and food vendors will be open all afternoon. A bags tournament and children’s water fights will be held in the early afternoon. The beer garden opens at noon, as does the annual cruise-in at Ernest Bassi Park.

A 50/50 raffle is being held with the winner announced in the evening.

Tickets are available now at the Hennepin Village Hall or from any Fourth of July Committee member. The evening also features the presentation of the village’s Citizen of the Year and a presentation to the Putnam County Education Foundation, followed by a performance by the Putnam County Panteras and Little Panteras. The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 p.m. in Walter Durley Boyle Park.

Local band The Craigs will play both before and after the fireworks starting at 8 p.m. and ending at midnight.

As always, the evening peaks at dusk with one of the largest fireworks shows in the area.

“Because of the longstanding relationship we have with the fireworks company, we have one of the best shows,” said Committeeman Quentin Buffington. “The bowl that Hennepin sits in makes it better. It makes it louder; it makes you feel it more. The fact there’s 100 feet in elevation difference, so when they’re fired off they’re at eye level for the crowd on Front Street, you feel it differently.

“People should remember there’s really only one way out of town; Route 26,” Buffington said. “Instead of sitting in long lines of traffic, why not stick around for some music. More than likely, you’ll get home at the same time and not spend half of it sitting in your car.”

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Gardens sought for garden walk PRINCETON — After this exceptionally long winter many of us have been thinking of working in our gardens and flower beds. While you are making your plans for planting, you may want to consider having your garden on the 2014 Bureau County Garden Walk. The event will be July 12 (rain date July 13) and will feature several gardens in Princeton and in the surrounding communities.

Princeton Tourism and

Bureau County Tourism are working together to put on this semi-annual event. To have your garden be one of the locations on the walk, call Joni Hunt, Princeton Tourism, at 815-875-2631 for a garden in Princeton or call Kathy Costerisan, Bureau County tourism coordinator, at 815-866-3606 (after 4 p.m.) for gardens in areas outside of Princeton. These can be vegetable gardens, flower gardens or even yards with

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ponds and waterfalls. The garden walk is free to the public.

There will also be something new added during the day of the garden walk. The Barn Quilts of Bureau County will have its kick-off that day. A map with the locations will be available the day of the tour.

For more information about the barn quilts, send an email to barnquiltsofBureauCounty@ gmail.com.

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Getting ready for Wyanet Summer Festival Village makes upgrades to park

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

WYANET — Several updates and repairs to the Wyanet Park are underway in preparation for this year’s Wyanet Festival.

Trustee Joe Law reported the new steel roof and power vents on the food stand pavilion will be installed in the next few weeks.

The board also approved upgrading the electrical service by the tennis courts and purchasing new toilets for the park.

The pavilion and stage area are being cleaned and will be receiving a

In other news: • The board accepted with regret the resignation of Wyanet Village Trustee Tom Smith effective June 10.

• Village Police Chief Todd Marquez provided the board with his department’s monthly activity report.

• The village purchased a used John Deere tractor with a blade and bucket for $12,500.

• The board hired Mark Dixon and Brandon Teske as full-time village employees. fresh coat of paint.

In other business concerning the village’s water and sewer systems, Trustee Marilyn Johnson, chairperson of the Water, Sanitation and Sewer Committee, reported last month to the board approximately 47 percent of the village water is unaccounted for and is costing the village thousands of dol-

lars a month. According to the EPA, 15 percent is an acceptable water loss.

Westrom Leak Protection Services was hired and found five significant leaks in three service lines and two hydrants. Repairs will be made to resolve these problems.

Johnson also informed the board the first shipment of the new water

meters has arrived, and installation will begin in the near future.

Some residents may have noticed a pink tint to their water last week.

Potassium levels were a little high, and the problem has been resolved.

Also, the pump at the sewer plant broke and was replaced with the newly refurbished backup pump. Upgrades have also been completed to the water plant chemical rooms.

After a lengthy discussion on the best location, a new stop sign was approved for the intersection of Third and King streets.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board is at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Village Hall.

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Z Tour Bike Ride returns to Princeton PRINCETON — On July 19, the Zearing Child Enrichment Center will once again sponsor the Z Tour Bike Ride, a bicycle road ride originating in Princeton and including surrounding communities. The event begins at Zearing Park in Princeton and will include the registrant’s choice of a 10-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile, 62-mile or 100-mile ride on specified routes throughout Bureau County.

The Z Tour Bike Ride will feature themed refreshment stops, mobile emergency first aid, water, air and bike transportation. At the conclusion of the ride, each rider will be provided a complimentary lunch at Zearing Park. A limited quantity of Z Tour Bike Ride dri-fit sport T-shirts, cycling socks as well as a commemorative Z Tour Bike Ride jersey are available for purchase.

Brian Church, Z Tour director, said, “We are really looking forward to continue to build on the success of the first three events. Our steering committee believes we have some of the best cycling

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Each rider must complete a registration form.

Minor children who ride with an accompanying adult ride for free. The early register period with a discounted fee ends on June 19. To obtain a register form, stop by the Zearing Child Enrichment Center or visit www.ztour.org. All Z Tour riders are required to wear a helmet and observe all traffic laws. Questions regarding the bike ride can be sent to ztourinfo@gmail.com.

The 2014 Z Tour Bike Ride Steering Committee includes Brian Church, Dr. Richard Everett, Jan Milles, Peg Maciejewski, Don Schiff, Heidi Lott, Mike Judge, Dan Eiten, Ryan Crouch, Paul McMahon, Dr. Barbara Swalve, DeAnn Heuer, Dennis Toth, Jeff Clawson, Tom

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Buda still having problems with railroad crossing

By Andrew Fisher news@bcrnews.com

BUDA — Comments on work recently performed on Buda’s Main Street railroad crossing were the highlight of the Buda Village Board meeting Monday night.

Buda Village Board members voiced their displeasure that headaches with the Main Street railroad crossing will apparently continue despite work performed by railroad track owner Burlington Northern Santa Fe. While some work was recently performed on one set of the three rail lines that cross Buda’s Main Street, the other two lines are still frustrating to get across.

Mayor Jeff Bitting told the Buda Village Board Monday night he is grateful for the work performed on the sidewalk that crosses the tracks, but he is afraid residents will attempt to use it as a crossing.

In other business: • Todd Buckman, director of the village emergency rescue unit, presented donations totaling $300.

Buckman said he is still working on a secured cabinet for the run sheets. The new defibrillators ordered earlier in the year have been received. Buckman informed the board he wants a second set of backup batteries before putting defibrillators into service.

Bitting said he would call the vendor to order additional batteries.

• Duane Roberts, village superintendent, said he received bids from two firms for the removal and shaping of two trees. The board approved the bid from Cut Above for $600.

Roberts added the village plans on cleaning out the

lift station using a degreasing agent over the summer.

• Village Police Chief Brent DeVenney informed the board he is in the process of contacting the family of a vacant house to get its yard cleaned up. He also added that paperwork has been given to village Treasurer Virginia Bollinger to remedy the situation on the house on A Street. DeVenney noted traffic citations and associated stickers are obsolete and will have to be replaced.

• Village Engineer Jack Kusek of McClure Engineering said the appropriate paperwork for summer street work has been completed and submitted to IDOT. • Kusek also reported the High Street Bridge has been inspected. While the bridge appears structurally sound and looks pretty good overall, several areas of concern were found.

Trees need to be cleaned out. The sidewalk panels need to be removed and re-poured. Cracks on the bridge need to be spray patched.

• Kusek also informed the board the existing water plant building will be renovated as part of the water treatment project, which is still in the design stage.

• The village’s farm property manager informed the board a vacant house on the village’s farm property has been demolished. The total cost of $20,000 was $6,000 less than the original bid.

• Treasurer Virginia Bollinger and village board members Pete DeFreezer and Brian Kaiser were absent.

The next village board meeting is scheduled for June 23.

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Ladd School Board to meet LADD — The Ladd Community Consolidated School District Board of Education will meet on June 17 for its regular monthly meeting following the amended budget hearing at 7 p.m. The board meets in the John T. Piccatto Library.

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“So we’re assuming the landowners are going to be responsible for the property taxes, and the question is from the time the turbines are shut down until they are taken down, are landowners going to be responsible if that could be a two-year period?

“We assumed they will be responsible for the taxes,” he said. “Plus probably 85 percent of the cost to take them down.”

Gerdes said the turbines have to come down.

“They are a hazard, and on top of that, who is liable for injures suffered from the time they are shut down to the time they are taken down? The landowners I’m assuming would again have to have some sort of liability insurance to take care of that,” he said.

Gerdes reminded the project started with Midwest Energy promising to take down the project when it was over, then it was Edison Mission and; now it’s Pittsburghbased EverPower Wind Co. “I really doubt if they will be here,” he said.

“Are they going to come up with $10-12 million to take them down, or are they going to walk

away and leave you with $1.8 million to take them down yourself?

“I don’t think the taxpayers of Bureau County should take them down, and I don’t think the landowners planned on having to take them down,” Gerdes added.

Following Gerdes’ public comment, the board directed questions at Bureau County State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann about the benefits of a performance bond.

While he mentioned he needed to check on the issue further, he explained performance bonds are essentially an insurance policy that is paid for by the company and would not be anything subject to bankruptcy.

“It’s there as a life insurance policy. It doesn’t kick in until the day it’s needed. I don’t (believe) it’s an asset than can be voided in bankruptcy,” he said.

The county board voted to allow Herrmann to further check into performance bonds to help offer a better direction on the matter at next month’s meeting.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker contributed to this story.

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From Page 1 Plow Creek has parked a trailer outside the village recycling center for residents to place bagged leaves during the fall months for several years.

“There is a fair amount of garbage burned in town,” said Acker. “Limiting burning can be dealt without handing out fines.” Currently any board member can issue a violation of the village’s burning ordinance.

Mayor Randy Phil-

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The first, will be applying hot mix asphalt on a three-mile portion of County Highway 10, or otherwise known as the Mineral Blacktop.

The cost of this project comes in around $350,000 and is expected to begin June 13 and take three weeks to complete. During construction, Gross expects traffic to be routed down to a one-lane road at times,

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anyone on the village board that is in town all the time to handle residents wanting to apply for these permits.

He also said Acker needs to fine-tune the proposed ordinance changes to consider how to handle what a resident needs to do to get rid of excessive tall grass along with storm-damaged and/or dead trees.

The mayor said he has written letters in the past to illegal burning violators.

Acker said his goal is to remove the smoke in town during October and November, even though the village has had a

burn ordinance in effect for almost 20 years without much enforcement.

Acker said he will put together a more specific set of guidelines for distribution to the community later this summer, if the board decides to move forward with this issue. No vote was taken on Acker’s suggestions Tuesday night.

Board members said they had no problem with allowing Plow Creek to offer the curbside pickup of leaves this fall for Tiskilwa residents.

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depending on the day.

The second major county project will be a bridge replacement in Manlius Township on 1950 North Avenue. The cost of the replacement tallies around $300,000 and is expected to begin June 13 and take 10 weeks to complete.

Gross said the road will be closed down, and traffic will have to be rerouted around construction.

The third major project is reconstructing

a section of County Highway 27, otherwise known as Dover Road.

The project will involve full-depth road reclamation, extensive ditching, a culvert replacement, and building up the sub-base of the road. As the project is still in the planning stages, Gross has yet to hone in on the exact dollar rate for the project but is currently looking at a price tag of $160,000. The project is expected to start at the end of the month and

finish at the end of September.

Gross said drivers need to be extra cautious when driving through construction zones. It’s important to slow down and watch out for construction workers on the road. It can’t be said enough to be aware of the surroundings, read the road signs and be careful of the heavy equipment that may be on site.

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hower said a nuisance order violation form can be filled to deal with violators. He also felt any changes to the burning ordinance should deal with exemptions provided for dead trees that a resident wants to cut down or storm-damaged trees. He was concerned about limiting the months a resident can burn dead trees or storm-damaged limbs off of their trees.

Acker said a person could get a special permit to do that.

Philhower asked how a person would get that permit, since there isn’t

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At the courthouse Traffic court Child restraint violation — Irving G. Mejia, 21, of DePue. Driving on revoked license — Erica L. Serbin, 29, of Ohio, Ill. Driving on suspended license — Shawn A. Vaughn, 43, of Buda; Karen R. Williams, 49, of Spring Valley.

Illegal transportation of alcohol (driver) — Douglas G. Phillips, 74, of Malden.

Improper traffic lane usage — Jacob A. Smith, 18, of Sheffield.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Javier M. Hernandes, 31, of Spring Valley; Julie A. McDaniel, 50, of Princeton; Shane Whittington, 23, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Rebecca L. Dockins, 35, of Princeton; Jerrica L. Whitford, 30, of Princeton; Shane Whittington, 23, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (pas-

senger) — Tammy L. Wozniak, 49, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (11-14) — Christina A. Pienta, 31, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (15-20) — Marita I.C. Sack, 35, of Spring Valley; Richard L. Delezen, 63, of Spring Valley.

Squealing, screeching tires —Cody J. Starker, 25, of Princeton.

Violation Illinois motor carrier act — John P. Zeller, 35, of Buda.

Police reports Princeton Police Disorderly conduct

Annie M. Bell, 47, of Princeton was charged with disorderly conduct in the 1000 block of North Plum Street at 1:32 a.m. June 7.

Unlawful possession of cannabis

Johnathon D. Goreth, 30, of Princeton was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis in the 800 block of Longhaven Street at 3 a.m. June 8.

Battery

Rhonda K. Kassabaum, 54, of Princ-

eton was charged with battery in the 500 block of Park Avenue East at 9 p.m.

June 9.

Spring Valley Police Public intoxication

Doss E. Pullen, 54, of Spring Valley was charged with public intoxication in the 200 block of East Saint Paul Street at 1:25 a.m. June 8.

Jerry E. Marlett, 43, of Spring Valley was charged with public intoxication in the 200 block of West Dakota Street at 5:23 p.m. June 7.

Meeting Minutes Ladd Village Board LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its May 29 meeting: • Accepted a quote of $955 from A & M Guttermen to replace the gutters on the waste water treatment plant building.

• Heard Superintendent Doug Englehaupt report there is an issue with the battery backup for the water tower telemetry.

• Determined the best time to do the transformer replacement project would be on a Tuesday morning at daybreak.

The replacement will require a power outage and village customers will be notified in advance.

• Heard JW Ossola has inspected the manhole behind Softails and would be submitting a quote to repair it.

• Received a map of ash trees located on the village’s right-of-way. Several have been identified to have possible Emerald Ash Borer infestation. A quote will be sought to have the trees taken down.

• Commended the Street Department for the excellent job they are doing in the parks. Due to the amount of time needed for grass mowing, the board decided to solicit quotes from lawn care services for mowing of the estimated 14 acres of village property.

• Heard that Braniff has completed the installation of the remote siren activation equipment in the Village Hall.

• Approved the purchase of two radio power mic sets for the squad cars.

• Heard the 2014 Street Program is a work in progress.

• Approved the purchase of security cameras for the village parks • Heard Project Success has received a USDA grant to provide free lunches to qualifying students during the summer. Physical activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon followed by lunch in the Spring Valley City Hall.

• Approved the payment of bills in the amount of $115,144.19.

Tiskilwa Village Board TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Village Board handled the following items at its meeting June 10.

• Board members approved spending up to $5,000 for 13-14 wheelchair access ramps on curb and guttered streets (Washington, Brewster and Main). A resident has collected $8,200 in monetary pledges for this project estimated to cost about $13,000.

• Board members approved accepting the donation of labor and materials from the Tiskilwa Community Association and Forristall Concrete to replace the sidewalk in the 100 block of West Main Street on the north side. The village will pay 50 percent of the estimated $9,500 cost for the project with the work to start June 23.

• Board members adopted the budget and appropriation ordinance and prevailing wage ordinance.

• Board members heard the village’s clean-up day is set for June 20, and M&M Recycling of Peoria will have an electronics recycling on June 21 from 8 a.m. to noon in the West Park.

The Tiskilwa Library will have a grand opening Saturday during the Strawberry Festival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Princeton Water Consumer Confidence Report

The Princeton Water Department will not be mailing this year’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), but has it available upon request. The CCR includes basic information on the source of your drinking water, the levels of any contaminants that were detected in the water during 2013, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. To obtain a free copy of the report, please call the Water Plant at 815-879-8066 or you may get one at the following locations: City Hall (City Clerk’s Office), Princeton Public Library Chamber of Commerce (Prouty Building), Princeton Water Plant

Obituaries Harry Hockings SPRING VALLEY — Harry Patrick Hockings, 72, of Spring Valley died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at his home following a brief illness.

He was born Dec. 19, 1941, in Peru to Harry T. and LaVerne Frizol Hockings.

He married Jana Strattan on Aug. 14, 1979, in Princeton.

He was appointed an Illinois State Trooper in 1964 and assigned to the toll road in the Chicago area. He was honored by state Rep. Richard Mautino for Harry playing a vital role in solving a homicide Hockings in LaSalle County in 1984. He retired from District 17 in 1991.

He was a member of the Peoria Skeet and Trap Club, lifetime member of National Rifle Association, Illinois State Rifle Association and America Trapshooting Association. His interests included trapshooting, bench rest shooting and fishing. He graduated from Hall High School in 1960, Illinois Valley Community College and Lewis University. He served in the U.S. Navy with the Construction Battalion MCB Seven from 1960 to 1962.

Survivors are his wife, Jana of Spring Valley; a son, Patrick Hockings of Spring Valley; a daughter, Trisha Hockings; two grandsons, Jacob and Joshua Hockings of Spring Valley; his constant companion, “Bo”; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robin Hockings.

A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at The Nativity of Our Lord Church (510 Mautino Drive location) in Spring Valley with the Rev. Robert Spilman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Spring Valley at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lighted Way, 941 Sixth St., LaSalle, IL 61301.

The Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign and view the guestbook at bartofh.com.

John Jensen

PRINCETON — A reception and celebration of the life of John E. Jensen will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 21, at the Allen Building on the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. John, of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013.

John was born on Feb. 13, 1944, in Princeton to William and Mary Jensen, the third of 10 sons. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1962. After graduation, John enlisted in the U.S. John Marine Corps and proudly served in Jensen the Marines until 1966. After completing his service, John returned to Princeton and was employed at Jones and Laughlin (later LTV) Steel in Hennepin as a foreman for 35 years until his retirement. For the past several years, he has worked at Piehl Motors in Princeton.

John is survived by his son, Michael (Connie) Jensen of Great Falls, Mont., and daughter, Marla Jensen of Princeton, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are eight brothers, Bill (Judy), Greg (JoAnn Sheldon) and Larry, all of Princeton, Bob of Chicago, Jim (Teresa) of Plano, Gary (Deb) of Dublin, Ohio, Thomas of Peoria and Steven (Pam) of Machesney Park, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kevin.

The family invites friends, co-workers, classmates and other acquaintances of John to join us as we celebrate and remember his life. Cards and flowers are not necessary.

Charles Blaine AMBOY — Charles E. Blaine, 96, of Amboy died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Amboy.

He was born in East Grove Township, Lee County, on Oct. 29, 1917, the son of Frank and Matilda (Hamann) Blaine. He had farmed in the Maytown area for many years prior to his retirement in 1987.

Charles was an avid hunter and he enjoyed hiking and the outdoors. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. He married Ann Ogan in Maytown on April 6, 1940.

Survivors include his wife of Amboy; five children, Janet Theriault of Franklin, Wis., Jim Blaine of Amboy, Barb Protiva of Flagstaff, Ariz., Cathy (Bruce) Schultz of Ohio and Jeff Blaine of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several great-greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Blaine; three brothers, Clarence, Edwin and Lester Blaine; one sister, Pearl Piper; one half brother, Lawrence Blaine; and two half sisters, Hazel Blaine and Leah Krieger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, beginning with a 10 a.m. prayer service in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home, Amboy, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Amboy, with the Rev. Dennis Morrissy officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Ohio.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Amboy.

Condolences may be left online at www.thejonesfh. com.

William Wolfe PRINCETON — William Wolfe, 60, of Princeton died at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Arrangements are pending at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

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Going ‘home’ This past weekend, I got the rare opportunity to return home to my native land in Michigan.

The first thing I always notice when crossing that state border is all the trees and hills that seem to greet you immediately.

After living in the flatlands of Illinois, where you can see for miles around, I always feel comforted by COMMENTARY Michigan’s lush green scenery ...

It’s something I definitely took advantage of when I lived there.

Since I moved to Illinois in 2010, I’ve only returned to Michigan a handful of times. I wish I could visit more often, but it seems life gets busy, time flies and before you know it another season has gone by.

People always ask how I moved from Michigan and ended up in Princeton. I’ve told the story so many times, I now repeat it like a memorized poem …

“When I graduated from college at the end of Summer 2010, I moved out here to live with my mom and stepdad, who had moved here while I was still in college. My stepdad had been transferred by his company, and that’s the reason behind their move.

While living here, I got a job as a newspaper reporter, and through that, I met Nick, my finance, who farms in the area. So now it looks like I’m here to stay.”

After I graduated college, I was so burned out on school and hadn’t yet lined up a job in the field I had just spent four years studying. I needed a break after college, a breather from the lifestyle and being closer to my mom’s homemade dinners seem like a good plan.

Before I moved, I was working part-time at a Subway near where I went to school. This past weekend, during my travels, I happened to pass by the old place of employment. Seeing the building brought back a nostalgic feeling of what life was like during those last couple months before I moved from Michigan.

I was 22 years old and remember feeling more carefree, yet scared about what my future would bring. It bothered me I didn’t have a life plan written out like my fellow college classmates, but I knew whatever was meant to happen would.

There was not a thought in my mind I would end up becoming Princeton’s newest local reporter. Of course, back then I wasn’t even remotely ready for that type of gig. While I was finishing my last year at Michigan State University, it seemed all I was good at was making footlong tuna fish sandwiches and praying for school to end.

I didn’t feel professional, and certainly did not have a grasp on things like city council meetings, elections and feature story ideas — something I now know like the back of my hand.

I also sported crazy blonde hair, a fake piercing in my lip and some days wore thick black hipster glasses, just to feel different. A much different person than people know me as today. While I cringe at what I used to look like, there are no regrets, as I feel it was just a part of growing up and maturing.

As I was driving back from Michigan on Sunday, I thought about those crazy memories before moving to Princeton. They remind me of how far I’ve come in life, how much maturing I’ve done in four years and ALL the new things I now know and have experienced through my career as a local reporter.

BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie can be reached at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

John Swarczewski City: Wyanet.

Where did you grow up: Chicago.

Family: Wife, Renata; son, John; daughter, Karen.

Pets: Two dogs, four cats.

Occupation: Retired.

What is the last song you listened to: “Cajun Hits.”

What is the last book you read: “Red Squad 2.”

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If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My wife.

What is the last television show you watched: “Factor on Fox.”

People would be surprised to know that you: I enjoy antique cars.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Friendly people.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Pizza Cellar.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Pay bills, invest.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Nothing.

United we stand I always tell people that Kyle and I reached for the same bottle of glue the first day of kindergarten. It may sound cliche to some on the streets who have not felt the benefits of a friendship that has lasted most of their life, but it doesn’t to me. It is an experience that has had a key role in shaping the fundamental elements of my persona. It is a vessel on the sea upon which I have always found buoyancy. It is a word that I have used often due to the consistency of its definition. It’s a friendship I would not hand over for every penny on the planet.

Kyle and I grew up in the yard, launching Hail Mary’s through the recesses of grade school playgrounds. We found the streets through many jam sessions on the hind quarters of the school bus as it rumbled down the country roads.

We blared KISS and Black Sabbath records up in his room and would count the stars as we laid flat on our backs on the deck at my parents’ house. We’d speak of girls and goals, our hopes and our frustrations, the rules meant to be kept and those meant to be broken. We were inseparable but for the mandates of two unique perspectives.

We grew, and so did our ambitions.

We polished off high school with as much debris flying from our plates as was allowed, and then some, and we moved forward to our adult lives with our heads in the clouds and our noses fresh above the many scents of the earth. Kyle started a band, and I began writing for the newspaper.

As can only be hoped for, we both expanded in our philosophies and priorities, making for ourselves comfortable surroundings. The fact that those surroundings were not identical increased our respect for each other rather than diminishing it.

Eric Engel COMMENTARY When I left for Arizona, our mutual excitement for the adventure was sky high, but he missed my wild blaze of eyeball as it burned out of the laughing grin of the jester’s cleverness, and I missed his mountain to be climbed upon each time I needed a word to echo the logic of sturdy footholds throughout the amphitheater of my atmosphere. We grew like two stallions who had once been free between the forest fingers but now found a row of fence posts dividing the pasture into this strip, and that. I sacrificed the daily extension of my ears in his direction, and he sacrificed the longing of a brother in arms for the recognition that spirits find themselves within the wind, wherever it may be blowing. It was tough on us both.

When I came back home, he was the first one to know about it.

We reaffirmed our “lifers” label as naturally as any suggestion can be presented or accepted because we have always known that what we share does not rely on time or space for survival, like weeds without a prayer next to the roots of those forest fingers.

He met a gal, and she was his fancy. I could hear it in his voice.

On the road to a concert one afternoon, he told me he had found one of those stars we used to search for, said he was going to hold onto it.

I was as excited that moment as I used to be when we’d catch a match head dragging across midnight for a momentary light.

They decided upon Mexico, and I had no complaints. In truth, I had a few, but my stretch toward him does not allow for judgment or animosity in that I’m too busy making certain that his exposure to me leaves him comfortable and energized. The month finally arrived, and the anticipation for the trip burned holes in the pockets of my pants, as I seemed to lose all otherwise. The moment arrived, and I ran across the sand to a view shoulder to that I’d never had up to that point, and will not again as long as I live.

The streams rolled down my cheeks, and the cheeks of the groomsman beside me because Kyle has always been one of our great friends. They were not tears of anger or frustration, but fountains of fulfillment and finality as we watched our brother during his flight into the ocean. The beach was left behind, and we the team became one unit stronger, one star brighter.

That I know what it means to have a friend, and to be one, I only have to think of you. I am proud to have a man of your character in my company, and I rely on you now as I did when we were children and as I will when we are fathers. It is not the view above you or below you that I confide in, but the one beside you. The flesh of your bark is the freshest my forest leaves have ever sensed amongst their branches.

Run free, oh stallion, and find how deep the ocean goes. Our pasture will always be seen in shades of green, with the gates blown wide open.

Congratulations to Kyle and Ashli Fisher. A friend could not ask for better.

Eric Engel, formerly of Tiskilwa but now of Peoria, can be reached by e-mail at eazywritin84@yahoo.com.

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Religion — Area churches announce their vacation Bible school schedules. See Page 9.

Community — Sunset Ridge MX Park will hold breast cancer awareness event. See Page 9.

Community Notes Grief and loss group PRINCETON — The Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will host its monthly grief and loss support group at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. All are welcome to attend.

Dance PRINCETON — From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday there will be a free summer kickoff dance at the Tiskilwa West Park to celebrate Strawberry Festival weekend. The Generics Goodies Band will perform.

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BVN holds eighth-grade promotion Bureau Valley North held its eighth-grade promotion on May 24. There were 38 students who participated. Eighthgraders receiving their diplomas were Aaron Baker, Drew Baker, Katie Bannick, Jade Blackert, Nathan Brown, Taylor Butler, Calen Buysse, Colbie Carl, Ian Carl, Kolton Church, Sabrina Cisketti, Colten Fritz, Jackson Hanson, Courtney Hoagland, Andrew Hockings, Christen Hurley, Benjamin Jackson, Savanah Jensen, Ellen Johnson, Brendan McAlvey, Joshua Monier, Nataleigh Nugent, Joseph Peters, Andrew Petros, Laura Phillips, Garrett Pistole, Alonzo Pressy, Zachary Quait-Ohlson, Colton Reuter, Daniel Schoff, Bradley Sierens, Hannah Staples, Nicole Stone, Lynne Swanson, Ethen Dale Thomas, Morgan Vick, Austin Wierzbicki and Zoe Zittle.

Garage sale LAMOILLE — LaMoille Community Unit School District 303 will hold its second annual garage sale Friday and Saturday across from the high school at the Betz building. Hours for Friday will be 4 to 7 p.m. for LaMoille residents. Hours for Saturday will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for everyone.

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PCA students take challenge Princeton Christian Academy junior high students were given a school library challenge over the last several months to read books from 10 different genres. Each book a student read from a different genre earned that student a prize. Students filled out small book report forms for accountability and shared how they felt about reading each particular genre.

Out of 26 PCA junior high students, only six completed the challenge. They are Anna Grey, Kelly Van Den Bussche, Drew Grey, Eliza Atkinson, Claudette Rosario and Daniel Henrikson. These students earned a book selected especially for them, lunch at Monical’s and a Flour House Monster Cookie for dessert.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group of Post 125 will take part in the “More on 34” rummage sales on Friday and Saturday. Friday sales will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday sales will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday will be “bag day.”

Auction PRINCETON — The Princeton Rotary will hold its annual auction June 21 at the Princeton Galleria, 1659 N. Main St., Princeton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the live auction and festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from any Rotary member. Tickets will also be available at the door. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. There will also be a silent auction.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday today, Thursday, to Roger Gustafson and Denise Hayes, and on Friday to Joe Park. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 9th birthday to Dawsyn Monet Kinsley who celebrated on Wednesday. Love, Mom, Dad and Taleya. xoxoxo

PHS Scholastic Bowl holds banquet PRINCETON — The Princeton High School freshmen/sophomore and varsity Scholastic Bowl teams gathered with their friends and families at the Princeton Masonic Lodge for an awards banquet followed by a scholastic competition.

The competition following the dinner was non-tradition pitting parents against students.

The parents won.

All 19 members of the teams were awarded participation certificates

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

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The PHS Scholastic Bowl teams had a friendly competition at their awards banquet against their parents. The parents won. and 10 received individual engraved medallions.

Team members include Ryan Jensen, Hunter Rodda, Ryan Owens, Alex

Hall, Josh Wray, Jon Bibula, Brody Anderson, Kris Callaway, Kerry Ryan, Kaitlin Schmitt, Jacob Doan, Jacob Bickett, D.J.

Piper, Hector Gomez, Spencer Parry, Jacob Hunt, Emma Elmore, Dmitri Bruchman and Eldon Hassler.

‘Above and beyond’ To the Editor, A thank you is extended to all who helped with the clean up at the Hopeland Cemetery in Buda before Memorial Day and a special thank you to Earl Weseloh, Larry Rob-

erts and Jerre Roberts for going “above and beyond the call of duty” for their extra work at the cemetery.

Extra efforts have been made by the Roberts boys to fix, repair and upright headstones needing fixing. I’m sure their families would all be grateful!

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Religion Briefs a HyVee wine and beer tasting from Hennepin salad luncheon hold 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church hall.

Princeton Rotary Club and Rotary Foundation furnish YSB Family Therapy Rooms STREATOR — The Rotary Foundation awarded a grant of $1,260 to the Youth Service Bureau and the Princeton Rotary Club, District 6420, matched the grant and added an additional amount of $480 to bring the total to $3,000 — the estimated amount for the requested furniture and supplies.

Steinberg’s Furniture played a big part in these kind acts of generosity by reducing the cost of all of the furniture to deeply discounted prices.

“I recently had the pleasure of being in the new family visitation rooms, and they are even more beautiful than I had imagined. Knowing that the children in need of therapy, (sometimes alone and sometimes with their families), will be able to enjoy the comfort and aesthetic atmosphere, is great value-added to the treatment programs provided by YSB therapists,” said Lisa Gustafson, YSB

WALNUT – On Friday, June 20, Sunset Ridge MX Park in Walnut will host Part 2 of its Fourth Annual Susan G. Komen Track Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. The first walk (Part 1), held on May 30, raised just over $10,000 for the Quad Cities and Memorial Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This event is being held in conjunction with the AMA Amateur Regional Motocross Championships being held at Sunset Ridge that weekend.

“We are fortunate to have wonderful participation from people

Frank Vonch, YSB executive director, tries out the new furniture in the newly refurbished YSB Family Therapy Rooms. director of treatment.

In addition to the furniture, art supplies, books and developmental toys were included to be used in the treatment of children.

“It is very important to have updated and culturally sensitive, therapeutic materials, e.g., dolls and games so that all the clients will be able to relate in play therapy,” she said.

from across the country who enjoy a chance to get out and walk the 1.8 mile motocross track at the end of a long day of supporting their friends who are practicing for this regional race event. Since all net proceeds raised go to support our local affiliates, we also look forward to welcoming local citizens who support the efforts of this very important cause,” co-owner of Sunset Ridge MX, Jan Pistole said.

The walk begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20, and registration at the event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is available prior to June 19 online at www.sunsetridgemx.com or at the track for $15. After that date and at the event, the cost is $20 per registration. All participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag the day of

the event. Donations can also be made online at the website for those who would like to contribute but are unable to attend the event. Sunset Ridge MX is located at 24558 1100 E Street in Walnut.

Directions are available on the park’s website.

“We are looking forward to challenging ourselves and everyone involved to go beyond our contribution in 2013. We all know or will know someone who has been impacted by this devastating disease, and the goal is to raise money to help researchers eradicate it for future generations,” Pistole said.

Shuttle transportation across the 1.8 mile course will be available for those who are unable to walk the track but who wish to participate.

For more information, contact the track at 815379-9534.

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OHIO — The First Lutheran Church in Ohio will be hosting a sandwich supper from 5 to 7 p.m. June 25. They will be serving chicken and a biscuit or barbecue, homemade cole slaw and potato salad, baked beans, homemade pies and cakes, Sisler’s ice cream and drink.

The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-10 and free for children under 3 years old. Barbecue only is $2. Extra barbecue or chicken is $2. Carryouts will be available from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

An adult meal includes one main dish, three side dishes and one dessert. A child meal includes one main dish, one side dish and one dessert.

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Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be door prizes, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, hors d’oeuvres and music by Steve Sharp. Proceeds will benefit the church and hall improvement fund. For tickets or more information, contact Kathy Bonucchi at 815-8942542 or the church at 815-894-2006.

SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will host its annual ice cream social, Sundae Sunday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 29. Everyone is welcome to come for an ice cream sundae, banana split or a piece of homemade pie. For more information, call 815-228-6717.

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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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First Congregational Church of Neponset 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.

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 815875-2933.

Wonders, will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 14-18 at the First United Church of Christ, 201 E. Chestnut St., Sheffield. For more information or to volunteer, call Margaret DeVenney at 815-866-1146 or email margaret_ devenney@yahoo.com.

First United Methodist Church of Princeton PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church of Princeton will hold its vacation Bible school, Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God, from 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 13-17. All children preschool to eighth grade are welcome to attend. To register, call the church at 815-872-2821 or register at www.princetonfirstumc.com.

Evangelical Covenant Church PRINCETON — The Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton, will hold its vacation Bible school, SonTreasure Island, from 9 a.m. to noon June 16-20. This is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. To register, visit www.eccprinceton.org or stop by the church office.

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Ag story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker at 815-875-4461, ext. 244, or email her at dbarker@bcrnews.com.

Schwerbrock opens Sheffield Veterinary Clinic

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

SHEFFIELD — Thomas J. Schwerbrock decided to open a veterinary clinic in Sheffield because of the need for vet services in the area and the friendliness of residents when he went out to eat with his family at local restaurants.

Schwerbrock and his wife, Karen, a veterinary technician, opened Sheffield Veterinary Clinic the first of March at 132 S. Main St. It is open Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

He has operated Pin Oak Veterinary Clinic southeast of Kewanee for many years and decided to open a clinic in Sheffield because he saw there was a lot of activity in town.

“My kid’s favorite restaurant is ZBest,” he said.

“We saw there was no vet in the area and surrounding communities like

Neponset, Buda, Wyanet and Manlius. There was a hole in vet service.

“It has worked out well.

The community is very friendly. We have people who are out walking their pets and stop in to see us. They will make an appointment then instead of calling us. We only see dogs and cats here. We will treat horses at our other clinic.”

Small animals like cats and dogs are seen by the Schwerbrocks at their Sheffield clinic. No boarding of pets or grooming services are offered at the Sheffield office.

“We do minor surgeries here with our portable x-ray and digital ultrasound machines,” he added. “We have vaccinations here, diagnostic and offer medication as well.

We are a one-stop shop.”

The phone number for the Sheffield Veterinary Clinic is 815-213-1343.

The clinic also has a Face-

Thomas and Karen Schwerbrock book page.

Karen graduated from Purdue Veterinary Tech in 1988 while Schwerbrock graduated from the University of Illinois Veterinary School in 1982 and started Pin Oak in 1992.

After graduation, Schwerbrock worked as an

independent contractor at Quad City Downs and was a partner for a brief time at the Kewanee Veterinary Clinic before opening Pin Oak, which is located on the same property as the Schwerbrocks’ home.

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Heartland promotes Kathy Pullam SPRING VALLEY – Heartland Bank and Trust Co. announces Kathy Pullam will serve as vice president – consumer lending manager for Heartland Bank.

In this role, she is responsible for the development of the consumer loan

portfolio through product development, training of retail staff and management of a strong underwriting program. Pullam also has oversight responsibility for the bank’s credit card program.

Pullam has 25 years of banking experience. She

has advanced in her career in a variety of banking roles including retail banking, mortgage originating, operations, and now consumer lending manager.

Kathy and her husband, Frank, make their home in Cherry with their four children, Chris, Tyler,

Drew and Katelyn. She is a member of the Cherry Grade School Parents’ Club and a Finance C o m m i t t e e Kathy Pullam member at Holy Trinity Church.

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A look inside ...

The new Princeton water treatment plant was on display Saturday for area residents to tour and see the mechanical workings of the facility. Guided tours gave those in attendance the opportunity to see the entire plant and ask questions.

Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will meet on Friday OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. June 13 at the University of Illinois Extension office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The program this month will be

for new and established beekeepers, how to prevent swarms and maintaining your hives. “This is a great forum to talk about our pollinators,” according to Paul Barrett, program coordinator for the U of I Extension.

Anyone who needs reasonable

accommodation to participate should call 815-433-0707 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit, at 815-433-0707.

IVCC CEC offers food service sanitation course OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer the Food Service Sanitation Five-Hour Renewal Course from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 16 and 19 at the Ottawa Center.

Tuition for the two-session course

is $49, and students must bring their Food Sanitation Certificate Card and a photo I.D. to the first class.

Any person currently holding an Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Manager’s License must take an approved re-

certification course to renew their license before it expires.

Prospective students should call 815-224-0427 to find out if they are eligible to take the class before Illinois Department of Public Health licensing regulations change July 1.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014 • 11 Honor Roll — The BCR starts its Junior High Track and Field Honor Roll. See page 13.

2014 Three Rivers All-Conference Baseball

Five area players chosen by all South coaches

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Five area baseball players received unanimous all-conference selection in the Three Rivers South Division.

Senior outfielder Taggart Venegas of Hall, senior infielder Michael Bellino and sophomore outfielder Jarret Olson of St. Bede, along with sophomore pitcher Jake Reinhardt and senior outfielder Isaiah Taylor of Princeton were tabbed allconference by all league coaches.

Also for Hall, senior

infielder Miguel Villarreal made the first team, and junior infielder A.J. Gaeta and sophomore catcher Adam Sangston made the second team.

Princeton also placed senior J.J. Vaccaro and senior outfielder Tyler Marvin on the second team along with St. Bede junior infielder Matt Szczepanaik.

Sophomore pitcher Blake Lampo of Sherrard was named as the Player of the Year in the South.

Other first-team selections in the South included senior catcher Dalton Nuding, senior infielder

John Moraski and senior outfielder Jared Nimrik of Kewanee, senior catcher Austin Hildebrandt, senior infielder Mitch Smith and senior outfielder Shaye Mora of Sherrard, senior outfielder Alex Martin of Rockridge and junior DH/ utility Andrew Lundburg of Orion.

In the North Division, Bureau Valley senior Ryan Young and juniors Josh Mead and Gage Smith all made the second team, and Chris Shynk received honorable mention.

There were co-conference Players of the Year in the North — sophomores

Michael Bellino

Jarret Olson

Joey Brackemyer (pitcher) and Justin Jensen (catcher) of league champ Morrison.

Their coach, Ben Songeroth, was the Coach of the Year.

Other first-team selections in the North were senior pitcher Kenneth

Isaiah Taylor

Cole and junior outfielder Kallen Jensen of Erie/ Prophetstown, senior pitcher Ethan Jones and senior DH/utility Paul Velasco of Fulton, junior catcher Shane Allen, junior infielder Dilian Heffelfinger, junior outfielders Trevor Bolin and

Taggart Venegas

Brandon Burke and senior outfielder Michael Ely of Newman, junior infielder Tim Clark of Amboy, senior infielder Bill Lee Greaul, and sophomore infielder Ben Tegeler of Morrison.

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Memorial will honor Hoffman’s dream at Sunset Ridge MX

New location for IVCH Tennis Classic LASALLE — The annual tennis tournament sponsored

by Illinois Valley Community Hospital is on the move.

The tournament is moving to the new LaSalle-Peru High School athletic complex on Chartres Street just north of the Hygienic Institute in LaSalle after more than 20 years at Washington Park in Peru The 2014 edition of the IVCH Tennis Classic will be played July 4-6.

The tournament has divisions for all age groups and both sexes, including men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles, mixed doubles, and boys’ and girls’ singles for players age 13 and under and age 17 and under.

New this year is an award for the best-dressed mixed doubles team.

The entry fee is $15 per person for players registering for a single event and $12 per person for players registering for multiple events. Registration must be done online at www. ivtennisclassic.net.

Christy Savellano and Julie Milota are organizing the tournament for the Illinois Valley Tennis Boosters. Milota is the Illinois Valley Community College tennis coach and any profit from the event will be given to the IVCC tennis program.

Jake Reinhardt

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Camp’s in session Jack Davis makes his move on Reid Orwig, 10, in Wednesday morning’s session of the Princeton Tiger Basketball Camp at Prouty Gym. Coach Jesse Brandt has 78 campers. The camp runs through Thursday.

WALNUT – Nick Hoffman of Sublette passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Oct. 16, 2011.

To honor his life and recognize his contribution to the world of Motocross, a memorial has been established using a phrase he shared often: “Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream.”

Sunset Ridge MX near Walnut was a special place to Hoffman and his family.

It was his second home, his second family and a place he played a role in building to the fabulous track it is today. The Hoffmans will continue to grow his memorial and promote Sunset Ridge in his memory.

The three young men given this first award are special as Hoffman worked with each of them during his life. These recipients were Garrett Pistole and Ian Pistole of Walnut and Chase Sexton of LaMoille.

Hoffman started his career right out of high school and worked in several local motorcycle shops. He also rode a quad as an amateur with dreams of going pro. He made contacts and connections

Upcoming events at Sunset Ridge • Sunset Ridge MX Park in Walnut will host Part 2 of its fourth annual Susan G. Komen Track Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser on June 20.

• The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships will run June 20-21. and eventually worked as a privateer mechanic for several riders that had no factory support. These jobs took him all over the country and eventually he landed in Florida.

The life of a privateer mechanic and a rider is difficult. Hoffman’s dream and passion was to work on a pro factory team. He landed a mechanic’s spot with Team Butler Brothers; a private Pro team based out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. where he stayed until his

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O’Neil encourages others to seek help to tackle troubles in life ​Keith O’Neil was a feel-good story in the Dallas Cowboys training camp in 2003. An undrafted free agent out of Northern Arizona University, he faced an improbable task of securing a spot on the Cowboys’ roster.

“They called me Rudy; I didn’t want to be Rudy,” O’Neil said in reference to the legendary Rudy Ruettiger, whose unlikely career with the University of Notre Dame was turned into a Hollywood move in 1993.

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS

“I made that team that year, because I was Rudy.”

No one never knew how much of a Rudy he really was.

He played two seasons with the Cowboys and was a member

of the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts in February 2007, defeating the Chicago Bears 29-17. And he did it playing with an undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

O’Neil, 33, the founder and president of the 4th and Forever Foundation, is passionate about helping others who suffer from similar conditions. He was in Princeton for Saturday’s Living Works Suicide Prevention Walk and later spoke to a gathering of old and young alike at Second Story in the north end business

district. Some we’re there to see a former NFL player in person, but more came to see how he copes with his illness, sharing their own personal trials.

“I’m trying to let people know that it’s OK to live with a mental illness. It can happen to anyway and more importantly, there is ways to final wellness,” he said.

O’Neil remembers restless nights as an 8 or 9 year old when he had racing thoughts and sui-

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To Black Bear Lodge and back Our friends from Illinois met at Sullivan’s parking lot ready to put their fishing OUTDOOR COLUMNIST gear on the Green River bus around 4 p.m. Don Icenogle, our driver, pulled in the lot and the loading began. full day of fishing. This Several members of the year had a first. Four girls PHS Sportsman’s Club signed up for the trip. put their gear in the first McKensie Cain, Brook bay while six members of Stowe, Brook Ford and the Illinois Conservation Hailey Hilmes. Now you Police took the second might think we would bay. Five friends from have to pamper them Missouri that my brother and put the worm on the had recruited took the hook, but this was not third bay. the case. They did everyTwo grandpas and five thing a fisherman should grandsons packed their do and did it well. They pickup and pulled their were at times assisted by boat up. Somewhere Turner and Austin, the around 5 p.m. they took off for Black Bear Lodge in Jameson brothers.

As you can imagine, Red Lake, Ontario, for our I wanted all our kids to 2014 trip. do well. This year, I was They had plenty to talk kinda rooting for Haiabout during the trip ley because she only since Yog Kirgan had just published a book, “Adven- did so-so last year, but she came through like a ture in Paradise,” dealing champ. The six of them with the events at BBL for were fishing in the same the first 20 years. The trip, vicinity when suddenly though long, went very Hailey got a strike. After smooth. John Smith and fighting the fish for about Don shared the driving 10 minutes, she got the duties and since John has fish close to the boat driven this trip for over where it was scooped up a decade, the passengers in the net by Brook Stowe were in good hands. and pulled safely into the Crossing the border can boat which was driven by sometimes be a hassle, Brook Ford. Wow! Team but John had all the paseffort. sengers names and DOBs I am so sorry I wasn’t typed up so it was a reathere to see this excitsonably short stop while ing event, but the girls they checked the passsaid Hailey was yelling, ports.

The next stop was at Ear screaming, crying and shaking because she had Falls so the adults could get their licenses and bait. caught her first big fish. I am so sorry I missed it.

After this was finished, Not to be outdone they boarded up for the by the kids, Grandpa final leg of the trip.

Bill Griffin hauled in an The owner of the camp, 18-pound pike, but while Jim Slavik, met the bus at he was taking the hook the top of the hill with a out the pike it thrashed huge trailer and we began and caught Bill’s finger to unload our gear. They with its teeth. The pike piled their gear on the opened a big cut on Bill’s trailer and Jim dropped finger, but we finally got them off at their cabit patched. Grandpa Vern ins. After they put their Sondergeroth hooked a gear in their cabins, they reported to the dining hall nice walleye which proved to be the leader at the end to receive instructions on camp procedures from Jil- of the week. It weighed 6 1/2 pounds. lian, Jim’s wife. When she Richard Kirgan won the finished her portion of the instructions, Jim took over trout award with a whopping 28 pounds, 3 ounces. with boat safety and rules That’s all for now but for safety on the water. many interesting events Supper was served and happened, and I will pass immediately afterwards, them along in the next many headed for the article. water. Others choose just Lee Wahlgren is the to get prepared for next BCR Outdoor Columnist. morning.

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Bradford kids closed the school year with the third annual Panther Stomp 5K run/walk in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Andrew Wall and in honor of Tayler Gage.

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Bradford kids run for St. Jude’s BRADFORD — The Bradford School District closed the school year with the third annual Panther Stomp 5K run/ walk. The 5K was open to fifth graders to adults, the one-half mile race was for third- and fourth-graders, the one-fourth mile race was for first- and second -graders and the 100 meter dash for kindergar-

ten and pre-kindergarten.

All money collected goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Andrew Wall and in honor of Tayler Gage. Through entry fees and donations, a total of $807 was raised.

Andrew’s grandparents, Ron and Blanche Wall made a matching donation.

From Page 11 first opportunity to get on a Pro Factory team, Moto Concepts, came along. This move took him over to Riverside, Calif. When his rider was released from his contract, Hoffman had been networking and got his mechanic’s position back with Butler Brothers where he was a mechanic for Pro Rider Michael Byrnes until his death.

Hoffman was presented once with a monetary award for his performance at a race in Washington. It was through this that his family decided what better way to honor him by continuing to recognize the hard efforts and dedication mechanics give their riders, especially a privateer mechanic. The Hoffman family will work with his former team owners at several indoor and outdoor races to present a privateer mechanic with extra money in recognition of what they do.

In the off seasons and between Supercross and Motocross, Hoffman worked wherever he could. He drove to local tracks and worked on amateur riders’ bikes and if parents could afford he would travel with them to big event races. Often times he would take what money they could afford. He touched many young and up-and-coming amateur riders’ lives.

Through his foundation the Hoffman family will also be choosing riders that are worthy and show passion and dedication to the sport and present them with a monetary award to help offset the endless expenses incurred.

Contributions to the memorial may be sent to Eureka Savings Bank, PO Box 709, Mendota, Ill., 61342, Att: Live Your Dream Memorial.

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The first recipients of a motocross memorial award established in the name of Nick Hoffman are Ian Pistole, front left, and Garrett Pistole of Walnut. They are joined by (back row, left) Jeff Hoffman, Nick’s father, and Kelly Hoffman, Nick’s sister, and Josh Pistole, Ian’s father, and Chad Pistole, Garrett’s father.

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The winner of the onehalf mile race was Payton Stahl and the first female finisher was Julianna Painter.

The winner of the onefourth mile was Kaden Wall and the first female finisher was Julie Atkins.

The winner of the 100 meter dash was Haylie Moodie.

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There were cheer stations throughout the course and the school band played during the race. The race was coordinated by junior high teacher Trisha Brown.

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Chase Sexton of LaMoille was presented a motocross award in memory of Nick Hoffman by Jeff Hoffman, Nick’s father.

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WBVL Update Here’s an update around the Western Bureau Valley League. All coaches are welcome to submit their game information/scores to sports@ bcrnews.com

B League Softball

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BVS seventh-grade girls track The South seventh-grade girls track team placed second in conference and fourth in sectionals. Team members are (front row, from left) Tatum Primo, Alicia Backer, Jenna Nordstrom, Becca Bitting and Tori Bitting; (and second row) Marissa Endress, Saige Barnett, Hannah Williams, Madison Mares and Terridaun Merritt. Missing from photo: Yeli Osorio and Ashlin Lundeen.

​2014 BCR Junior High Track and Field Honor Roll Here are the top performances for the 2014 season as made available to the BCR. Schools include: BV North, BV South, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Ladd, LaMoille, Neponset, Ohio, Princeton Logan, Princeton St. Louis, Spring Valley JFK.

7th grade girls

Hurdles - 1. *Saige Barnett (S) 18.22, 2. *Gabby Englephaupt (Ld) 18.57, 3. Shaela Hayes (PL) 18.26, 4. Antonia Cattani (Ld) 19.42, 5.

Kaitlyn Storm (PL) 19.81, Margaret Moore (SL) 19.81.

100 - 1. **Kendra Cain (Mal) 13.45, 2. Carly Konneck (BN) 13.99, 3. Marissa Endress (BS) 14.02, 4. Lauren McMillan (PL) 14.06, 5.

Allison Blocki (PL) 14.16.

200 - 1. Endress (BVS) 29.07, 2.

Abigail Scaggs (PL) 29.22, 3. Carly Konneck (BN) 29.23, 4. Blocki (PL) 29.33, 5. Montana VonHolten (BN) 30.20.

400 - 1. **Lydia Mead (SL) 1:01.26, 2. *Emily Fordham (N) 1:04, 3. 4. Tatum Primo (BS) 1:13.52, 4.

Nya Renal (Lm) 1:14.44, 5. Vicki Tieman (PL) 1:16.51.

800 - 1. **Mead (SL) 2:33.48, 2. Gabby Englehaupt (Ld) 2:48.55, 3. Jenna Parente (Ld) 2:53, 4.

Stephanie Gripp (BN) 2:55, 5.

Rhiannon Staker (BN) 2:59.

1600 - 1. *Parente (Ld) 6:20.01, 2. Hannah Williams (BS) 6:20.64, 3. Gripp (BN) 6:27, 4. Rebekah

Workman (PL) 6:47.89, 5. Cattani (Ld) 6:53.85.

4x100 - 1. Logan (S. Hayes, A.Taylor, J. Hochstatter, V. Tieman) 59.39, 2. *SV (K. Hernandez, S. Villalobos, E. Wozniak, R. Puentes) 59..41, 3. BVN 1:01, 4. BVS 1:02.47.

4x200 - 1. BVS (J. Nordstrom, T. Primo, S. Barnett, M. Endress) 2:01.40, 2. BVN (K. Mungia, M. VonHolten, J. Linley, C. Konneck) 2:02, 3. Logan 2:03.16, 4. SV 2:15.5, 5. Ladd 2:18.21.

4x400 - 1 *Ladd 4:43.75, 2. *BVS (T. Primo, H. Williams, M. Endress, S. Barnett) 4:44.53, 3. BVN (E. Fordham, S. Gripp, R. Staker, H. Sebbey) 4:53, 4. Logan 4:56.54, 5.

SV 5:43.

High jump - 1. **Emily Fordham (BN) 4-8, Englehaupt (Ld) 4-8, 3.

Staker (BN) 4-6, 4. Renal (Lm) 4-2, Jenna Nordstrom (BS) 4-2.

Discus - 1. Gripp (BN) 66-10, Madison Jackson (BN) 65-8, 2. *Kaleigh Shilkuski (SV) 65-6, 4.

Abigail Scaggs (PL) 59, 5. Madison Mares (BS) 55-1, Shot - 1. ***+Barnett (BS) 32-7, 2. *Ella Hollinger (Ld) 27-2 1/2, 3. Katelyn Mungia (BN) 25-3, 4.

Madison Jackson (BN) 24-10, 5.

Cecilia Ceballos (SV) 23-1.

Long jump - 1. Cain (Mal) 15-5 3/4, 2. *Hayes (PL) 14-0, 3. *Konneck (BN) 13-7, 4 Rachel Padgett (Ld) 12-3, 5. Kiara Hernandez (SV) 12-1.

• The Princeton A’s topped the Princeton Rockies 18-8 in Monday’s nightcap at Westside Park. For the third time in four games, every girl on the A’s reached base and scored. Winning pitcher Carly Wittig homered and pitched the whole game.

The Princeton Cardinals topped LaMoille 20-6 in Monday’s opener.

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The Princeton Cardinals held off the Walnut Lightning 15-14 Monday at Westside on Hannah Mueschegel’s walk-off hit in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Cardinals rolled to a 14-5 lead through four innings behind Mueschegel (2 hits, RBI), Audrey Nelson (1 hit, RBI), Brynn Hieronymus (2 hits, 2 RBIs), McKenzie Hecht (1 hit, RBI), Abby Jensen (2 hits, RBI), Sterling Riley (2 hits, 2 RBIs) and Libby Boyles (1 hit, RBI).

Silenced for three innings, the Lightning scored five runs in the fourth and nine in the fifth to tie the game, led by Sophie Miller (2 hits), Kira Stoller (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Nicki Kerber (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Celine Mungia (2 hits, RBI) and Camron Kolb (double, 2 RBIs).

• In other C League action Monday at Westside Park, the Princeton A’s defeated the Princeton Red Sox 14-9.

Annawan topped the Princeton Pirates 19-18 at Annawan.

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Princeton Post 125 fell to Henry 13-3 and 3-0 on Saturday.

Hieronymus From Page 11 cidal thoughts. In college, facing the pressures of being successful in football, he turned to heavy drinking, partly as a coping mechanism.

He found help in Dallas from Cowboys coach Bill Parcels, who showed O’Neil a side of compassion that many do not know from the outside.

O’Neil’s demons followed him to Indianapolis, where he had gone four nights in a row without sleep leading up to the Colts game with Ravens.

He went to coach Tony Dungy, a man of strong faith, who lost his own son to suicide, for help. Dungy continues to be a sounding board and inspiration to O’Neil today.

It was not until December 2010 he was diagnosed with his bipolar disorder, two years after he last played football.

His wife, Jill, had just suffered a miscarriage which

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Former NFL player Keith O’Neil, a member of the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl champion, speaks to PHS students Kyle Odell and Chris Brockman Saturday at the Second Story. triggered the worst bipolar disorder episode of his life, with mania followed by severe depression.

That feeling lasted for months and then one day, according to his webpage, O’Neil came across a memoir written by Brian “Head” Welch, guitarist for the heavy metal band Korn, titled “Save Me From Myself.” The book was about how Welch overcame

his addiction to methamphetamines, discovered his faith, walked away from a $23 million contract, and saved himself.

“I bought the book and read it cover to cover in two days,” O’Neil said.

“In the book I found a passage from Scripture, Matthew 11:28, ‘Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.’ I started crying.

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Lights Out Illinois Lights Out Basketball Team is comprised of local players from Princeton High School, Logan Junior High School, Mendota High School, Hall High School and St. Bede Academy. The team played seven tournaments from late March to the middle of May. They won three tournaments and finished this spring with a 17-4 record. Team members are (front row, from left) Cameron Phalen, Austin Debates, Cale Pozzi, Colby Robbins and Jake Nurnberg; and (back row) Brent Loftus, Joe LaShonse, Jake Farraher, Colton Youngren and Garrett Allen.

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Cost is $50, includes snacks and a T-shirt.

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SVWC workday

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valleye Walleye Club’s annual workday is set for Saturday, June 14, starting at 7 a.m. from Barto Landing. Lunch will be provided by SVWC.

Seeking soccer players

PRINCETON — The Princeton Football Club is seeking more soccer players to expand to a second team to play in the Illinois Valley League. The league typically runs from June to October, including teams from DePue, LaSalle, Peru, Mendota and Princeton. For more information, call David Gray at 815-915-5247.

That’s when I picked up the Bible.”

I asked O’Neil how he ever manage to play in the NFL with his then undiagnosed condition.

“Honestly, it was a lot of hard work and support from my wife and family, selling out everything you have every day. I know it sounds cliche, but I really had to focus on my health and my routine. And giving it everything I had,” he said.

O’Neil, who grew up in a football family with a father who was an AllAmerican linebacker at Penn State and a firstround NFL draft pick, and brother for Syracuse University, especially enjoys speaking to high school football players.

“I look at them and I see myself many years ago,” he said. “The more you see of them, the chances are some of them are struggling with something or know someone who is. I really enjoy speaking to young men or young athletes.

IVYFL registration SPRING VALLEY — Registration forms for the 2014 Illinois Valley Youth Football League are available at Heartland Bank and Trust in Spring Valley.

IVYFL is a tackle football league for youth entering grades 5-8 in the Hall, DePue and Putnam County districts and private schools in the Illinois Valley.

Deadline to register with physicals is Sunday. For more information, call Jack Boroski at 815-664-4577 or 815-664-2321.

Charity golf tourney

WALNUT — A charity golf tournament, with proceeds helping pay for the Fourth of July fireworks at the Walnut celebration, will be Saturday at the Green River Country Club, Walnut. Players and hole sponsorships are wanted.

The event is for four-person teams. It will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start. To sign up or for hole sponsorship information, call the country club at 815-379-2227.

A benefit auction, with proceeds also going to the fireworks, will be at 7 p.m. at the country club.

Donated items are being accepted. Fireworks in Walnut will be at dusk on July 6.

“For many years, when I was sick, I didn’t know what my mission was, but I look at this and I find this is my purpose in life.

It’s something I’m going to likely do and want to do for the rest of my life.”

O’Neil admits to having had strong suicidal thoughts and spent time in a psychiatric hospital.

His inspiration to live, he says, was to one day hear his son, Connor, call him, “Daddy.”

That moment came on O’Neil’s 32nd birthday last year.

“I got very emotional because there was times in my life I didn’t know how much longer I’d be around. When I heard that, I was so thankful I was there for that.”

He wants to help others be around for those special moments. He lists these seven guiding principles to cope with troubles in life.

1. Ask for help. You can’t solve everything yourself; when you reach the point where you can’t

do it on your own, reach out and you will find the support you need.

2. Believe in your own abilities and intelligence, and let them guide you into making good choices.

3. Never give up. You may have problems that seem insurmountable, but a solution lies somewhere, and with persistence you will find it.

4. Treat your friends and family with love and kindness, just as they do with you.

5. Understand the importance of regular exercise to fuel a sense of mental and physical wellbeing.

6. Find people to serve as guides, advisors and mentors. Even if they don’t know everything, their presence will add to your sense of stability.

7. Look to your faith as your most important source of sustenance and survival.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com

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227 • Drivers

228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

OTR DRIVERS Needed.

Peterbuilt equipment. 2 years experience required.

Tanker experience preferred but will train. No hazmat. Competitive pay & benefits.

Call 815-376-2792

FARM HELPER With experience in all aspects of agriculture, equipment maintenance and daily operations. Experience with livestock required. Motivated selfstarter with attention to detail. Class "A" CDL required.

Please write to: Box 324 %Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

Immediate Position Opening: LICENSED PLUMBER with Residential & Light Commercial Service & New Construction experience. *Self-motivated *Willing to lead *Cross-Connection Control Devise Inspection License *HVAC Skills a plus.

We offer competitive wage, Benefits. Send resume to: Kettman Heating & Plumbing, PO Box 223, Granville IL 61326

FIND YOUR JOB right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

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LINE AD DEADLINES:

SPRING VALLEY SUPERMARKET Looking for a BAKERY/ CAKE DECORATOR. Experience necessary.

No phone calls please.

Apply at: Spring Valley Supermarket, 117 South Spaulding Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

• Tuesday, BCR deadline Monday 9 am • Thursday, BCR deadline Tuesday, 12 pm • Saturday, BCR deadline Friday, 9 am We Accept

DETASSELING WORKERS NEEDED Please check our website www. bickettdonnerhelms.com for more information & sign up meeting dates

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AWESOME SUMMER JOB Team Corn Detasseling is hiring workers for Summer Detasseling. Work with your friends this summer. Local Pick-Up Sites & Fields. Ages 13 and up. Earn from $7.75 to $10 per hour depending on your ability. Attendance Bonus Available.

Season starts around July 5th to 10th and runs 8 to 15 days. Transportation Provided.

For applications call: 866-898-8326 or 815875-8100 or on the web at: www.Teamcorn.com

227 • Drivers DRIVER with CDL "A", clean driving record for Harvest Season. Experience with hopper bottom trailers necessary.

Please call 815-343-1980

NEED MORE INCOME? Check out the Bureau County Republican Classified. You might find opportunities to earn that extra income!

We are currently looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions at our LCN facility in Princeton, Illinois. Our current openings include:

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - 2nd shift MANUFACTURING ENGINEER For job details and to apply please visit: http://careers.allegion.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable law.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

SUMMER HELP WANTED DuPont Pioneer Research Center

Who:

College and High School Students (age 16 and older preferred)

What: Pollinating Corn When: July 10 – 31 (Dates may vary slightly) Where: DuPont Pioneer Research Center 2 miles North of Princeton on IL Hwy 26

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC Day shift, competitive salary & benefits. Some tools preferred.

Send resume to: PO Box 68, Ohio, IL 61349 or call 815-376-2792 Mineral & Gold Volunteer Fire Protection District is looking for Trustees.

If you reside in our district and are interested in helping the community, please e-mail: mineral_fire@ mediacombb.net FREEDOM HOUSE Has an opening for a part-time 3rd shift OFFICE ADVOCATE. Must be willing to work weekends. An application & job description may be picked up at the Freedom House location. All aps must be returned by end of day June 24, 2014

St. Louis School is seeking a full-time JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER for 2014-15 year.

Send resume to: 631 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356

FIND YOUR JOB right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

231 • Childcare DAYCARE HOME has openings in Ohio for the Fall. Looking to fill 2 spots. DCFS licensed, current in CPR & first aid, on a food program, healthy meals & snacks. Reasonable rates. 815-712-1500

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

Contact by June 16: Alan Reeverts alan.reeverts@pioneer.com 815-875-6523, Ext. 121

320 • Misc Services

*DOGGIE VACATIONS* I will watch your indoor/ outdoor dog while you are away. Your pet will be in my home (NO KENNELS).

Your pet will be walked/ran twice a day.

Your pet will have a fenced-in area outdoors. $10/day-- you bring food and comforts items.

References upon request.

Call Shaun 815-508-4177 Highly experienced PIANO TEACHER now accepting new students.

Beginners welcome.

Located in Neponset.

Call Dawn, 262-745-9848

- 400 Merchandise 446 • Farm Products Good, dry, 1st cutting Alfalfa-Grass Mixed Hay. Call 815-878-5871

NEED AG PRODUCTS AND SERVICES? Check the Bureau County Republican for everything from equipment to services.

448 • Pets & Livestock

450 • Under $1000 Summer weight queen quilt & 2 pillow shams by Nautica. Patchwork, plaid, cranberry, kahki, & white. $50. Call 815-878-1516

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

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

You Never Know What You Might Find Right Here!

450 • Under $1000 10,000 BTU air conditioner with remote, used 2 months $150; entertainment center & TV, $200 for both. 815-878-2855 18'x4' swimming pool with 1 year old sand filter.

All instructions. Moving. $100; large dog igloo $20. Call 815-876-0257 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, needs new engine, clean & looks good. $995.

Call 815-878-9726 Hide-a-bed $250; recliner $50; table/8 chairs, adjusts from drop leaf to 3 additional leafs, $125.

Call 815-875-3257 Loveseat, earthtone colors, clean, $40.

Call 815-303-5518

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460 • Garage Sales

460 • Garage Sales

460 • Garage Sales

DOVER 106 West Adams.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-5pm: Sunday, June 15, Noon-5pm. Lots of jewelry, tools, kitchen items, glassware, lamps & books, oak fixtures, woodcrafts, knickknacks, and MUCH MORE!

PRINCETON 23 South Fairground Road. Thursday, June 12, 3pm-6pm; Friday, June 13, 8am4pm; Saturday, June 14, 8am-3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Something for Everyone.

Furniture, kitchen items, children's clothes, toys, games, Barbies, doll accessories, and much more

PRINCETON 814 North Vernon. Friday, June 13, 9am-6pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am-3pm.

Vintage hats, purses & perfume bottles, household items, linens, collectibles, small furniture, collectible bears & toys, and much more

DOVER 23963 2075 N Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Rt 34. Watch for signs.

Thursday, June 12, 3pm7pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 8am-7pm.

HUGE YARD SALE. Trailer, mowers, motorcycles, tools, indoor & outdoor plants, dishes, clothes, usual yard sale items. One you won't want to miss. Bathroom facilities available!

PRINCETON 100 North Linn. Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am-noon.

Multi-Family Yard Sale.

Lots of baby equipment, toys, boy's & girl's clothing, furniture, perennial plants, books, elementary teaching supplies and much more!

PRINCETON 1021 North Knox. Thursday, June 12, 3pm-7pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 8am4pm. Multi-Family Sale.

Tons of vintage art glass and glassware. Fenton milk glass, kitchenware, collectibles, Longaberger, Tupperware, misc. items.

RAIN OR SHINE PRINCETON 1033 North Main behind Johnson's Carpet Shop. Friday Only, June 13, 8:30am-3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Decorations, small pieces of furniture, clothes baby to adult PRINCETON 1118 North Church Street. Thursday, June 12, 1pm-6pm; Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 8am-5pm. Large Garage-Collectible Sale.

Yard items, bird baths, bird houses, tools, furniture, book shelves, rocking chairs, toys, old sheet music, dolls, kitchenware, Coca Cola items, holiday decorations, craft items.

Lots & Lots of misc.

PRINCETON 1129 Margaret Drive. Thursday, June 12, 12pm-4pm; Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am11am.

Baby clothes, household items, teen clothes & misc.

PRINCETON 114 North Randolph. Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am-1pm.

4 Family Garage Sale.

Ceramic hen & rooster collection, dishes, picgrill, bicycles, tures, books, power wheels, ATV, golf clubs, old train sets, antiques, Barbies, some furniture PRINCETON 16024 2500 E Street (East of Princeton on RT 6, 1st road Northeast of I80). Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 11, 12, 13, 14; 7:30am-5pm. HUGE BARN SALE. Something for everyone. Very nice

PRINCETON 24591 2650 E Street (Van Orin Blacktop). Friday, Saturday, June13, 14; 7am-5pm.

LARGE SALE. Antiques, collectibles, misc. items PRINCETON 302 North Church Street. Saturday, June 14, 10am–5pm.

All new items. Tools, electronics, 100's of DVDs and so much more. No clothing PRINCETON 312 East Peru Street. Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14; 8am -4pm MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Clothes kids-adults, car rims, pool, books, movies, handmade crafts, Zhu-Zhu pets, hex bugs, household items, too much to list PRINCETON 416 West Hudson Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-4pm.

Many items never shown before!

PRINCETON 418 East Lincoln Street. Thursday, June 12, 3pm-7pm; Friday June 13, 8am-12pm.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Lots of elementary teaching materials, household, adult/baby clothing, kitchen, cookbooks, toys, baby items, seasonal, misc.

RAIN DATE: Thursday, June 19, 4-7pm PRINCETON 510 East Peru Street. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 7am2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Harley clothes, Longaberger, Army, enamel wear, golf clubs & lots of misc.

PRINCETON 613 South Pleasant Street. Saturday, June 14, 9am-2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Toys to Tools & Everything in between. Something for everyone!

PRINCETON 723 North Vernon. Friday, Saturday, June 13 14; 8am-4pm.

Home décor, baby items, books, furniture, Nascar die cast, jewelry, linens & so much more

YOU’LL FIND IT right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

PRINCETON 936 South 5th Street (1 block south of hospital). Thursday, June 12, 2pm-7pm; Friday, June 13, 8am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 8amnoon. Pop-up play house, pop-up ball game, student roll-top desk, home décor, framed wall décor, smoothie, iced tea & other small kitchen appliances, dishes, linens, books, baby items, pack-n-play, portable crib, swing, little sofa, toys, Buddy L, Tonka, Karaoke, men's jackets, women's size Small, small antique table & chairs, antique crocks, trunk, tandem bicycle, tools, paint gun, lights, aluminum wheels, helmets, generator, and much more

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

OHIO FREE RENT Beautiful Victorian 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Appliances, water, garbage furnished. Off-street parking. No Pets.

Call 815-719-3646

1983 Suzuki motorcycle, GS450, automatic, starts & runs good, 1 owner. $1,200. 815-878-5851

- 700 Real Estate For Sale

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

Garage Sales?

Catch Them Here!

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

2nd floor Available now. All utilities furnished. 1 car garage, laundry facilities in basement, references required. $600/month, lease required. 815-228-7350 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. No pets.

Call 815-503-4876

767 • Mobile Home Sales

TISKILWA 125 North Jefferson Street. Thursday, June 12, 4pm-7pm; Friday, June 13, 9am-12pm, and Saturday, June 14, 8am-12pm. Boys' clothing, tons of toys, TV's, household and outdoor items! Something for everyone! A sale you don't want to miss!!

WYANET 120 West North Street. Friday, June 13, 8am-5pm; Saturday, June 14, 8am-1pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Girls' clothing up to size 10, toys, books, crib Home décor. More

856 • Apartment Rentals

616 • Motorcycles

SHEFFIELD 408 South Mason. Wednesday, June 11, 12pm-?; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-?

Clothing, bedding, linens, rugs, oak furniture, antiques, Cowboy books, other misc.

“Come check us out”

TISKILWA 320 First Street. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 8am-3pm.

4 Family Garage Sale.

Antiques & collectibles, kitchen & household items, furniture, tools, propane heater, workshop dust collector, much more

614 • Car Sales

Call 815-878-9353

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815875-4461 and we’ll help you “Clean Up!”

- 800 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Rent

PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Heat, water & all appliances furnished.

Coin wash, carport. No smoking, no pets. Call 815-876-6412 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 efficiency for rent. 1 room, bath, kitchen, $325 + electric.

Deposit. No pets. No smoking. 815-872-0507 PRINCETON nice spacious, 2 bedroom apartment. All hardwood floors, water included. No smoking or pets. $550. 1 year lease. Call 815-878-3966 PRINCETON upper, 1 bedroom, efficiency apartment. Utilities included. $425/month. Deposit required. Call Robin @ 815872-3456 SHEFFIELD Spacious 1 or 2 bedroom. Very clean, freshly painted in neutral colors. All new bath. 2nd floor, 3 season room and large deck. Covered parking. Washer/dryer hookup in apartment. $600 a month, includes water, electric, heat & garbage.

References & deposit required. No smoking.

Call 815-699-2501

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME!

858 • Homes for Rent PRINCETON 2 bedroom home, remodeled bathroom and new windows.

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

Call 331-206-0524 PRINCETON 3 bedroom house. No pets.

Call 815-503-4876

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

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NOTICE OF BIDS Bids will be received by the Spring Valley Elementary Schools for half-pint containers of whole un-flavored milk, 1% milk, and 1% chocolate milk for the 20142015 school year.

Bid specifications are available at John F. Kennedy School, 800 N. Richards Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815) 664-4242. Bids will be opened June 17, 2014 at John F. Kennedy School at 11:00 a.m. at which time all bids are due.

Please mark “BID” on the outside of the envelope when submitting.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

of Labor for Bureau C County, Illinois, effective June 2014.

Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from Bruce Gibson, District Secretary, Malden Fire Protection District, or from Mary Lynn Angel May, attorney for the Malden Fire Protection District, 708 S. Pleasant St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Any person affected by said determination may object in writing, within 15 days of the date of publication of the Notice, by filing a written notice either with the Malden Fire Protection District Secretary at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in either instance specifying the ground of the objection. /s/Bruce Gibson Malden Fire Protection District Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

Pursuant to an Illinois Act in regard to Wages of Employees on Public Works, the Board of Trustees of the MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, did on the 3rd day of June, 2014 determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Illinois Department

815-875-4461 TOOL AUCTION PRECISION MILLING & WOOD WORKING SAT., JUNE14, 2014 Held on site: 2706 Marquette Road, Peru, Illinois

10:00 AM

Over 40 wood working planes including Stanley 4-5-6-, Sargent, Handyman, and German Craftsman, Boyer Schultz, Rigid, Dewalt, Starret, plus many precision machinist tools Full listing and photos on auctionzip.com

BOB SIMS – Seller

BECKER AUCTION SERVICE La Moille, Illinois 815-638-2686

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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

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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

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111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 12 and 19, 2014.

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.

Bid specifications are available at John F. Kennedy School, 800 N. Richards Street, Spring Valley, Il 61362 (815) 664-4242. Bids will be opened June 17, 2014 at John F. Kennedy School at 11:00 a.m. at which time all bids are due.

Please mark “BID” on the outside of the envelope when submitting.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

neys 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 Executors, or both, on or before December 14, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executors 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 Executors and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 9th day of June, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF BID LETTING Sealed proposals will be received in the office of Bureau County Highway Department until 9:00 a.m. on June 25, 2014, for the roadwork listed below.

The work in this contract consists of furnishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete said roadway work.

14-00249-00-SM 38,720 square yards till and shape existing roadway; 38,720 square yards 5” Recycled Asphalt Pavement Base installed, graded and compacted; 38,720 square yards A-1 Surface Seal Coat; on CH 27 (Dover Road) as shown in the plans and in accordance with Special Provisions and as directed by the County Engineer.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the office of the County Engineer, Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton IL 61356.

Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Bureau County Highway Department. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer, Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton, IL 61356, and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed “1400249-00-SM CH 27: Dover Road”.

The right is reserved to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids.

By order of: John C. Gross, County Engineer Bureau County Highway Department Published in the Bureau County Republican June 10, 12 and 14, 2014.

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

NOTICE OF BIDS Bids will be received by the Spring Valley Elementary Schools for hot dog buns, hamburger buns, and bread for the 2014-2015 school year.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BENADINE MARTIN,) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-46 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Benadine Martin. Letters of office were issued to Jeffrey Martin of 505 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356 and James Martin of 12086 1745 N Avenue, Wyanet, Illinois 61379 as Independent Executors whose attor-

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS SOLICITATION No. 09-2014-IFB STOREFRONT WINDOW REPLACEMENT C O N T A C T PERSON: Bart Niemuth, Executive Director, Bureau County Housing Authority, 444 S. Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: 815-8798106 Fax: 815-875-1085 For more information: e-mail bart@bcha1.com P R E - B I D CONFERENCE: 10:00 a.m., June 26, 2014 at Bureau County Housing Authority Administrative Office, 444 S. Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356 BID SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND OPENING: 4:00 p.m., July 23, 2014 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12 and 17, 2014.

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18 • Marketplace • Thursday, June 12, 2014 999 • Legal Notices Continued from 17 and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, as amended (Illinois Compiled Statutes, (820 ILCS 130/1 et.seq.) as amended and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Board of Trustees of Concord Township investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of said Concord Township employed in performing construction of public works, for said Township.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY Board of Trustees, and Highway Commissioner of Concord Township: SECTION 1: To the extent and as required by “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works

by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Concord Township is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Bureau County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June of the current year a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department’s June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the Township. The definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act. SECTION 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works of the Township to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. SECTION 3: The Township Clerk shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Township this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications.

SECTION 4: The Township Clerk shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employers who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates.

SECTION 5: The Township Clerk shall promptly file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the Secretary of State Index Division and the Illinois Department of Labor.

SECTION 6: The Township Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a notice that this Ordinance has been adopted and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body.

PASSED THIS 4th day of June, 2014.

APPROVED: Concord Township Supervisor Concord Township Highway Commissioner ATTEST: Concord Township Clerk State of Illinois County of Bureau Concord Township Certificate

I, Brandi L. Cade, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I am the Concord township Clerk in and for the Concord Township; that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly passed by the Chairman and Board of Trustees and Highway Commissioner of Concord Township being entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CONCORD TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF BUREAU, Illinois ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS OF June 2013, the ordinance being a part of the official records of said township.

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DATED: This 4th day of June, 2014.

Concord Township Clerk APPROVED: Cocord Township Supervisor Concord Township Highway Commissioner Concord Township Clerk The Township’s of Concord and Macon have passed an Ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for construction to be the same as those in Bureau County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so upon request from Brandi L Cade, Concord Township or Paul Barry, Macon Township.

Brandi L Cade, Clerk, Concord Township and Road District Paul Barry, Clerk, Macon Township and Road District Dated June 4, 2014 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Jason C. Walowski aka Jason Walowski and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 9 AND 8, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 11 IN THE VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 14-19-329-002 Said property is commonly known as: 316 South Main Street, Sheffield, Illinois 61361, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made

by Jason C. Walowski and Jessica A. Peterson and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2008R01610 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Bureau County on or before July 14, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I612461 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

14-00250-00-SM 38,720 square yards till and shape existing roadway; as shown in the plans and in accordance with Special Provisions and as directed by the County Engineer.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the office of the County Engineer, Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton IL 61356.

Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Bureau County Highway Department.

Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer, Bureau County Highway Department, 595 Elm Place, Princeton IL 61356, and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed “14-00250-00-SM CH 27: Dover Road”.

The right is reserved to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids.

By order of: John C. Gross, County Engineer Bureau County Highway Department Princeton, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT CONCORD TOWNSHIP / FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 TOWN FUNDS REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes $48,024 - Replacement Tax $6,566 - Interest Income $359 TORIMA Dividend $493 - Miscellaneous $13 -

TOTAL REVENUES: $55,455 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Compensation Under $15,000: -Gary Barnett; Sheri DeDecker; Dan Tumbleson, Pat Nordstrom, Brandi Primo. Robin Rediger-Compensation $15,000 to $25,000: Nevin Wirth TOTAL COMPENSATION $44,248 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: TOIRMA $3,343 - Rita Byrd $3,572 - EFT Federal $3,385 - IMRF $4,637 -Ameren $4,110 - All other Disbursements (Less Than $2,500) $8,463

TOTAL VENDORS: $27,510 ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes $88,692 - Replacement Tax $8,834 - Interest Income $404 - TOIRMA Dividend $534 - Miscellaneous $770

TOTAL REVENUES $99,234 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Compensation Under $15,000: - Dale E. Cork - Ryan H. Litherland.

TOTAL COMPENSATION $6,083 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ameren $2,801 - AG View FS, Inc. $11,776 - TORIMA $3,622 Bonnell Industries, Inc $2,659 - Carley Carriers $2,630 - Midwest Truck Service $10,617 - All other Disbursements (Less then $2,500) - $20,196 TOTAL VENDORS: $54,301 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION ALL ROAD SPECIAL DISTRICT

GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS Beginning Fund Balance $56,316 $74,106 $334,264 Total Revenues $49,811 $5,644 $99,234 Less Disbursements $64,663 $7,095 $60,384 Ending Balance $41,464 $72,655 $373,114

Subscribed and Sworn to this 18th day of May, 2013 SHERI DEDECKER SUPERVISOR I, Brandi Cade, Clerk of Concord Township, Bureau County, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal ending March 31, 2014.

BRANDI CADE

TOWNSHIP CLERK Published in the Bureau County Republican June 12, 2014.

NOTICE OF BID LETTING Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Bureau County Highway Department until 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2014, for the roadwork listed below. The work in this contract consists of furnishing labor, and equipment necessary to complete said roadway work.

F14040128 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY- PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Jason C. Walowski aka Jason Walowski; ) Jessica A. Peterson aka Jessica Peterson; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 32 Property Address: 316 South Main Street, Sheffield, Illinois 61361 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit

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PROJECT INFORMATION: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Roofing Repairs and Replacement as described in this document according to the Instructions to Bidders. The Project Locations are: 1) Bureau Valley ElementaryWyanet and 2) Bureau Valley South-Buda and 3) Behavior Disorder Program/Alternative Education building- Manlius. .

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held at the District Administrative Office in Manlius on June 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. Prospective bidders are required to attend.

DOCUMENTS: Bidders may obtain one hard copy of the Drawings and one hard copy of the Project Manual, plus on-line access to PDF copies of the Drawings and the Project Manual by contacting Larson & Darby at 815-484-0739. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only.

The Bureau Valley Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

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Retirements

Barb Fulara Schools I have worked at: LaSalle-Peru Christian School, three years; Hall High School, 35 years.

Positions held: English and speech teacher (currently teach speech at Hall); head of the English Department (Hall 197680); library media specialist (at Hall currently); and advisor for Drama Club, Thespians, speech (forensics) team, debate team, Radio Club, National Honor Society (currently at Hall) and LEO Club (currently at Hall).

Changes I have seen: The two biggest things that I have seen in my 38-year teaching career are the changes in the family unit and the use of technology in education.

Enjoyed the most: Definitely working with the students at both LaSalle-

Peru Christian School and at Hall High School.

To me, there is no greater calling than that of “teacher.”

What I will miss: Working with my colleagues and my students.

Plans: I plan to spend more time with my husband, my children and my “GRAND”sons. I plan to study the Bible more and to pray more.

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Kathy Waca (left) joins her co-workers for her last day after 27 and a half years in the Bureau County Clerk’s office, including Doreen Bozeman, Jen Bacorn, Kami Hieronymus, Sarah Larsen, Hallie May and Deb Landrus.

Kathleen Waca Company: Bureau County Clerk & Recorder.

Years of service: 27-1/2 years.

List of the positions or responsibilities you’ve held: Elections, vital

records, land records and tax extensions.

What changes have you seen throughout your time in this company: Computer is the biggest change for me.

What have you enjoyed most over the years:

Working with the public.

What will you miss about your job: All my coworkers and the public.

What are your plans after retirements: I would like to travel, do volunteer work and yes, take care of the grandchildren.

Are you or someone you know retiring from your place of employment after 20 or more years? If so, we’d like to feature you and your dedication to your career in the Bureau County Republican.

Contact BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie for a questionnaire. She can be reached at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

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If hunting for treasures at a garage sale is your idea of fun, you’ll want to mark your calendars for this weekend, when More on 34 returns to the area.

Set for Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, this is the granddaddy of all yard sales, which is ideal for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts and collectors. More on 34 is an avalanche of sales, spanning more than 100 miles on (or just off of) Route 34 across five counties. Participating communities include Galesburg, Wataga, Oneida, Altona, Galva, Kewanee, Neponset, Sheffield, Wyanet, Princeton, Dover, LaMoille, Mendota, Earlville, Leland, Somonauk, Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville and Aurora, but sales can be found in a variety of locations on and off Route 34. Sales can be found in parking lots, in city parks, and in many yards all along the route. Sales typically run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, but some open earlier or remain open later. A few sellers even begin their sales on Thursday and continue through Sunday. The event is in its ninth year and continues to grow in popularity.

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“As our culinary reputation has grown on the national stage, the Taste of Chicago continues to reflect the vibrant and diverse restaurant community of Chicago with and new, exciting culinary experiences and long- time favorites, ” said Emanuel Alongside the classic favorites, Taste of Chicago is will welcome 22 newcomers to the event in 2014. In all there are seven new five-day restaurants, eight new Pop-Ups and seven new food trucks.

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pleased to announce a new partnership with Mariano’s to bring their culinary expertise to the popular cooking demonstration area, In the Kitchen with Mariano’s, and as a five-day restaurant. As Mariano’s continues its expansion in the Chicago market delivering the highest distinctive products, unequaled service and hospitality, this must-visit Taste destination is sure to leave customers embracing the Mariano’s philosophy of shop well, eat well, live well.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mariano’s as part of the Taste of Chicago this year,” said Michelle T. Boone, commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

“This partnership is an ideal complement to our goal of presenting an array of high quality Chicago vendors.

The Mariano’s brand has established a reputation of freshness, and shopping amenities like no other. We know our event guests will enjoy experiencing In the Kitchen with Mariano’s.”

Other new restaurants and food trucks are: The Big Cheese Poutinerie, Brasserie by LM, Brazilian Bowl Grill, Bridgeport Pasty, Chicago’s Dog House, Chicago Lunchbox, Gino’s Steak, Harold’s Chicken, Ms. Tittle’s Cupcakes, Kamehachi, Lawrence’s Fisheries, M Burger, Mama Mia, Mariano’s, Mayan Sol Latin Grill, Restaurant Veneno de Nayarit, The Savoy, Sol de Mexico, SpritzBurger, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, Starfruit Cafè and Windy City Patty Wagon.

All vendors will offer signature items, as well as the popular Taste of Chicago portions priced at $2.50

or less, allowing guests the opportunity to sample an even greater variety of items. Many will also include Humana Healthier Choice selections for those seeking lighter options.

Admission to the Taste of Chicago is free, and tickets for food and beverages can be purchased in strips of 12 tickets for $8.50.

“The Illinois Restaurant Association, celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2014, has been involved in the Taste of Chicago since its inception,” said Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. “It has continued to be an amazing opportunity for restaurants to show-

case our robust culinary scene and has been a significant part of our organization’s history. Each year, the festival honors tradition while also evolving to reflect Chicago’s rich and ever-expanding dining culture. We’re pleased to offer attendees not only tried and true favorites, but also a taste of new vendors and a variety of diverse pop-up restaurants sure to become staples on the annual Taste tour.”

Whether craving the robust flavors found in African, American, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Thai or Vietnamese cuisine – and more – Chicagoans and visitors won’t want to miss this year’s Taste!

Taste of Chicago is produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in coordination with the Illinois Restaurant Association, which manages the food and beverage operation.

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Homestead Festival parade registration now open Deadline for entries is Aug. 26 PRINCETON — The Homestead Festival parade registration is now open. The information and parade entry may be found and printed from the festival’s website at www.homesteadfestival.com. All the information needed to register an entry for the parade is on the website.

Anyone who is interested in participating in this year’s Homestead Festival parade must turn in an application. This would include any organization, church, club, band and class reunion that may want to have an entry in the parade.

Parade entries are encouraged to use the theme for this year’s festival which is “Back In The Day.” There is no entry fee to enter a unit in the parade. The deadline for parade entries is Aug. 26.

The parade will step off at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Main Street. Several popular entries will be back again this year, including the South Shore Drill Team, Jesse White Tumblers, Generics, and Black Hawk Pipe and Drums.

The parade application includes information as to where to mail or fax the completed form. If you do not have access to the website, parade applications will be available at Edward Jones Investments at 200 Ace Road. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Deb Kirley at 815-875-6565.

Illinois State Fair to name Illinoisans of the Year SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois — integrity, dependability, sense of community and strong ethics.

Illinoisan of the Day nominees should be involved in service activities, educational projects and /or youth programs and have an affiliation with state and/or county fairs in Illinois. In addition, nominees must have shown their true Illinois spirit through continued volunteerism and community service.

All nominees must be a resident of Illinois, be 25 years of age or older and have performed service at a state and/or county fair in Illinois.

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A trio drives a tractor in the Homestead Parade. This year’s parade will step off at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Main Street. The deadline to submit a parade entry is Aug. 26.

‘Portrait of a Soldier’ honors the fallen BISHOP HILL — Bishop Hill will host “Portrait of a Soldier” until June 30. This exhibit features hand-drawn portraits of Illinois military personnel who have been killed since Sept. 11, 2001, in the global war on terror.

“Portrait of a Soldier” began when artist Cameron Schilling of Mattoon drew a portrait in August 2004 of Army SPC Charles Neeley, a Mattoon native who was killed in Iraq.

Schilling gave the sketch to SPC Nelley’s parents to convey his sympathy.

In October 2005, Schilling decided to draw a portrait of every Illinoisan who has fallen in the war against terror.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday.

The exhibit can be viewed at 304 Bishop Hill Road, Bishop Hill.

“Portrait of a Soldier” appears thanks to the cooperation of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Illinoisan of the Day winners will receive honors on their special day during this year’s Illinois State Fair, which takes place Aug. 7-17.

Nomination forms can be requested by calling the Museum Foundation at 217-725-8047 or downloaded by visiting the museum foundation website http://www. statefairmuseum.org/.

The deadline for nomination is June 25. Illinoisan of the Day winners will be contacted by phone and announced at the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation’s annual Corndog Kickoff on July 12 at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created on Oct. 11, 2006. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage, traditions and legacy of the Illinois State Fair for future generations.

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The hand-drawn portraits of Illinois military personnel who have been killed since Sept. 11, 2001, in the global war on terror will be displayed as part of the “Portrait of a Solider” exhibit at Bishop Hill until June 30. Cameron Schilling of Mattoon has been working on the images for the exhibit since 2004.

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that patrons of libraries that have joined the eRead Illinois program will have access to thousands of digital books, or “ebooks,” through their computers, tablets and mobile devices with a valid library card. The eRead Illinois website at www.ereadillinois.com is currently available to approximately 300 member libraries within the regional library service organizations of Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).

“Technology has become a mainstay in our everyday lives,” White said. “This program is critical in helping libraries evolve into the digital age.

Giving people the option to check out and read books on their tablets or mobile devices allows library services to remain relevant and readily available to our patrons.”

A grant provided by the Secretary of State/ Illinois State Library to RAILS and IHLS allows library patrons access to thousands of ebooks. eRead Illinois features new releases and popular titles in adult, young

adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Some of the ebooks are available in Spanish. eRead Illinois offers text tools on ebooks to allow the user to highlight words and adjust the font size and color scheme.

Some ebooks include text-to-speech or studio narration. The digital media and delivery software platforms are fully ADA-compliant and have been developed to work with the leading screenreader technologies and refreshable Braille displays.

All Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) patrons have access to eRead Illinois through their TBBS registration; these patrons may check with their reader’s advisor or visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/ library/TBBS/services. html for more information.

To access the eRead Illinois collection, patrons must have a valid library card from a library that subscribes to the program. For more information on eRead Illinois or to check if your local library is a member, visit www.ereadillinois.com or email info@ereadillinois. com.

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PRINCETON — Today, 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.

Monday, June 16, Monday Children’s Matinee Movie will begin at 4:30 p.m. and feature an animated prequel to a certain ogre movie that shows the early career of a feline in footwear, who must come to terms with a former friend turned enemy to clear his name in a land of fairy tales. Later on Monday, the library will host its Monday Night Movie event at 6:30 p.m. and feature a film about an Iowa farmer who hears a voice in his cornfield and acts on it, plowing under his crop to create a baseball diamond that makes him the laughingstock of his neighbors and allows him second chances to a diverse cast of characters, including himself.

Tuesday, June 17, Preschool story time begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be two separate sessions: one for ages four and under, who will meet in the children’s area and the second session will be for ages five and up, who will meet in the Matson Meeting Room. Also Tuesday, a talk about will be held at 6:30 p.m. and feature a Skype talk with Tom Baione, who is the library director for American Museum of Natural History. He will discuss scientific illustrations from the museum’s library spanning five centuries, and on the integral role illustration has played in scientific discovery.

Wednesday, June 18, Meet the Plays will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be on “Sylvia and Boeing-Boeing.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Festival 56’s upcoming summer productions at this panel discussion featuring festival staff, cast and local experts.

Thursday, June 19, Furry Friends Petting Zoo will be at 10:30 a.m. for the Paws to Read summer reading program.

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 Mondays at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 16, children will get to meet Huck, the therapy dog, and Sue Spratt. They will talk about how Huck became a therapy dog, what one does and ways for children to stay safe around dogs.

Check back for future programs.

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. 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 year’s 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

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special events.

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

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

The library requests children register at the library or by phone, so that librarians may plan accordingly.

The library looks forward to a fun-filled summer with the children and hopes to have a huge turnout. For questions call 815-8943254.

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 kickoff on Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. For a full listing of activities and to sign-up, stop by the library.

DEPUE — The Selby Township Library has been awarded a grant for its summer reading program — Todos son Bienvenidos!

The program provides Hispanic materials in Spanish, bilingual and English, as well as programming which will be of interest especially to Hispanic families. As part of the program, the library will host ESL classes beginning in June.

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

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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 & Adopt-

able: 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.

Thursday, June 19, the teen reading group will meet at 1 p.m. Stop in at the Granville Branch Library and join in the book discussion. Open to tweens and teens; everyone is welcome to come and share their favorite book, learn about new titles and discuss old favorites. Participants can also record a video book talk that will be uploaded to the district’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

Tuesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. Hopkins Park, Granville — “Discover Farm Animals with Tiffany Moodie from the MarshallPutnam Farm Bureau.”

Discover animals from down on the farm when Tiffany Moodie from the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau looks at horses, cows and other animal friends.

MAGNOLIA — Get ready for Paws to Read summer reading for children, teens and adults. For more information, call 815-869-3038 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?

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Discover the wildlife in your backyard and along the coast with stories of raccoons, bats, turtles and more. Make a wild animal craft to take home.

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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 startup this July. More information will be given at a later time.

MINERAL — The MineralGold Public Library District has kicked off its summer reading program. For more information, or any questions, please call 309-2883971.

There will be a party to celebrate the reading program 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.

NEPONSET — The Neponset Public Library has kicked off its summer reading program Paws to Read. The library will be hosting activities on June 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 309-594-2204 or check out the library’s website www.neponsetpubliclibrary.wordpress. com or find the library on Facebook.

PERU — Tuesday, June 17, the Peru Public Library will host Rachael Mullen from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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This Week 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 Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Rodeo Drive from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m.

Rodeo Drive performs classic rock, country and blues music.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion Summer Sunset Concert Series presents Written Warning at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, on the west lawn. Mansion grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics. Admission to the grounds is $5.

High school students are free by showing a valid student ID from any local high school.

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.

A charity golf tournament, with proceeds helping pay for the Fourth of July fireworks at the Walnut celebration, will be Saturday, June 14, at the Green River Country Club, Walnut. Players and hole sponsorships are wanted.

The event is for fourperson teams. It will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start. To sign up or for hole sponsorship information, call the country club at 815379-2227. A benefit auction, with proceeds also going to the fireworks, will be at 7 p.m. at the country club. Donated items are being accepted.

The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Steve Bores from 8 to 11 p.m. Satur-

day, June 14, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Steve Bores performs alternative acoustic rock music.

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 815-9155079 or Justin Doty at 815-213-2964.

Princeton Christian Academy will host its inaugural 5K Eagle Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 14, starting and finishing at Zearing Park in Princeton. The funds raised will be used to purchases new bleachers for the PCA gymnasium. To register, go to eaglerun5k.net or www.facebook.com/eaglerun5k.

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.

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

The Mendota Museum and Historical Society will hold a country fair and railroad crossing day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 14, at the Breaking the Prairie Museum, Chapel and Union Depot Railroad Museum. There will be food, a tractor show, a quilt show, a fun fair, face painting, old time craft demonstrations, tours of museums, raffles and Gandy Dancer rides.

A fly-in, drive-in breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 15, at the Marshall County Airport (C75), 1/2 mile east of Lacon. Breakfast includes pancakes, waffles and sausages.

Donations are $6 for adults, $4 for children and free for children under 6 years old. There will be airplane rides and static airplane displays.

An aviation safety program will be held at 7 p.m.

Monday, June 16, at the Marshall County Airport Maintenance Hanger in Lacon. This program is for student pilots, pilots, flight instructors and interested persons. Presentation will be given by Carol Para and the Peoria Air Traffic Control. For more information, call 309-246-2870.

The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, will host a bingo night at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call the lodge at 815-8795261. The public is invited to attend.

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Friday, June 20, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. The Fingers band performs rock and funk dance music.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion Summer Sunset Concert Series presents Al and Jeannie Brown at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, on the west lawn. Mansion grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics. Admission to the grounds is $5.

High school students are free by showing a valid student ID from any local high school.

Upcoming The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20. On June 20, they will hold a bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon. Both events will be held in the Medical Office Building Lobby at Perry Memorial Hospital.

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First-, second- and thirdplace 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.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

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The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Jeff Manfredini from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Jeff Manfredini performs laid back acoustic rock music.

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Circa ‘21 presents baby boomer comedy show ROCK ISLAND — Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present “The Baby Boomer Comedy Show” at 7 p.m. June 19.

This 90-minute comedy show is for people born before seatbelts, safety helmets, Facebook and Twitter. Self proclaimed Baby Boomers Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the familiar topics — family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, and aging to name a few — and it’s all done with clean humor.

“I’m excited about presenting ‘The Baby Boomer Comedy Show,’” said Denny Hitchcock, Circa ‘21 producer. “It’s a hilarious show and one that our guests can attend without worrying about content or language.”

Jan McInnis was featured in the Wall Street Journal as one of the top convention comedians whose act is clean, and in the Washington Post in a challenge from Gene Weingarten to write clean punch lines to his suggestive set-ups. She has performed everywhere from

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Kent Rader won the Branson Comedy Festival and has been performing his clean comedy to packed convention and theater crowds across the country.

He’s a former hospital CFO with a sense of humor. He has the title of “cleanest comedian” for a reason.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They can be purchased at the Circa ‘21 ticket office at 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island, or by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

PRINCETON — Festival 56 will open its 11th season at 7:30 p.m.

June 20 with the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the fist of three Broadway musicals offered through the summer. This Tony Award-winning hit musical runs June 20-28 at the Grace Center for Performing Arts, 316 S. Main St., Princeton.

The other two are “Oliver!,” the musical adaptation of Dicken’s “Oliver Twist,” and “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical take on several Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales.

“Oliver!” will be shown

July 11-25 and “Into the Wood” will be shown July 26-Aug. 8.

Interspersed with the musicals will be the romantic comedy “Sylvia” shown July 3-8. A dog, played by a human, is the foil for a couple in a midlife crisis. Also presented will be “Boeing, Boeing” July 15-19. A self-styled Lothario tries to keep an airline hostess girlfriend in every port, so to speak, until they all converge at his Paris apartment.

The Grace Theatre is the venue for all shows except “Oliver!,” which will play at the Princeton High School Council

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During July the festival will once again offer free Shakespeare in Princeton’s Soldiers and Sailors Park. This year, the troupe will perform “As You Like It” at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays and Sundays July 6-27. No tickets are required; lawn chairs are recommended.

For the first time, Festival 56 is offering a new Broadway Pass, a ticket package just for the three musicals, along with the usual summer or full season subscriptions.

The full season subscription includes three fall

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Happy Father’s Day! Steak Magnifique

How about some good Father’s Day grilling recipes? I know men like the grill, and they do a great job at it.

Shish-Kabob

Judy Dyke

1 pound stew meat (sprinkled with tenderizer) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced Sprinkle meat with tenderizer. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice and minced garlic. Cover meat with marinade, let stand no longer then 5 hours. Put meat pieces on skewers with vegetables and cook on grill.

1 pound ground sirloin or best hamburger 4 slices American cheese 1/2 small onion, chopped fine 1/4 green pepper, chopped fine 2 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons flour Thoroughly mix meat, flour, salt and pepper, and then flatten into 8 thin patties, slightly larger than the cheese slices. Spread a slice of cheese on 4 of the patties. Now put the remaining meat patties on each of the first and seal the edges by pinching the patties together.

Put a pat of the butter on top of each and grill until just barely done. Turn carefully with large spatula. Serves 4.

(BPT) — He grills the best steaks, travels to new adventures and hosts game day parties. Whether it’s for his birthday, Father’s Day or in celebration of a promotion or completed degree, doesn’t dad deserve better than a boring old necktie?

This year, select something with a modern twist. These gifts will wow dad and make him feel celebrated.

Wisconsin Brats

Tools for the grill master

12 brats 1/2 stick butter Enough cheap beer to cover brats in pot 2 green pepper, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 12 brat buns Put all ingredients in cooking pot. Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Brown the brats on the grill, and then return to pot to keep them warm. When ready to serve just shake off the beer and plop them back on the grill for 30 seconds.

The cooked green peppers and onions are great when served on top of the brats in buns. You can slice the boiled brats down the middle, the long way, spread it out and grill it first on the flat cut side, then, flipped, on the rounded side. The brats have a crispy smoky essence, plus they lose a lot of the fat. Then pile them up with peppers and onions. Great.

Grilling is resurging in culinary popularity, and nothing beats a perfectly grilled steak for dad. He’ll appreciate a good set of grilling tools to make the experience more enjoyable and the steaks more delicious. A versatile tool like the Grill-ATong from Personal Creations is a great way to give him all the tools he needs in one fun tong. The heavy duty stainless steel tool is part spatula, part tongs, and a handy bottle opener, so dad can man the grill while enjoying a cold beverage without risking a burnt steak.

If your dad has a sweet tooth, try something a little more gourmet this year than a box of store-bought candy. Gourmet sweets are more popular than ever, and dad will appreciate the thought that went into upgrading his sweet tooth cravings.

Salted caramels are a delicious sweet and salty combination he’ll love. Or if dad is a baseball fan, opt for gourmet dipped Home Run Strawberries that look like baseballs from Shari’s Berries for a gift that will hit it out of the park.

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Man cave essentials

Beer Can Chicken 1 4- to 5-pound whole chicken 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1 12-ounce can beer Preheat grill. Remove and discard fat from inside the body cavity of the chicken. Remove giblets and rinse chicken, inside and out, under cool running water. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, pepper and paprika. Mix well. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body cavity and spread the remaining rub over the outside of the chicken. Open beer can and using a can opener, poke 6 to 7 holes in the top of the can. Pour out 1 inch of beer from the can. Holding the chicken upright insert beer can into body cavity of chicken.

Cover tip of the chicken legs with aluminum foil and stand chicken up on beer can over center of hot grate. Spread out legs of chicken to form a tripod.

Cook chicken until meat is tender, about 2 hours, and internal temperature of chicken reaches 160°. Carefully remove can from chicken. To serve carve meat from the bone.

The idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration, June 17, 1910, proclaimed by Spokane’s mayor because it was the month of Smart’s birth. The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

Hope this will give you some ideas to have a perfectly grilled dinner. Make a dish of baked beans, and you’ve got a meal fit for a king. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@ frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy Father’s Day!

Five great gifts as modern and unique as dad himself

Just because dad is always on-the-go doesn’t mean he should forego style and class. Give him an easy way to organize all his gadgets and gizmos in a handsome package. Many well-made bags on the market now are beautifully made but still masculine in design.

A new adventure Nothing makes dad happier than sharing an experience with his family. Put a smile on dad’s face this year with a new adventure that the entire family can

share together. Sites like LivingSocial and Groupon have great ideas for new activities to try at a discounted price, so keep an eye out for a paddle boarding lesson, indoor rock climbing gym or outdoor concert tickets - anything dad can enjoy with the family. He may just pick up his favorite new hobby, so choose carefully!

Sweets to satisfy the sweet tooth

Dads will always love their man caves, so why not deck out his man cave this year to really celebrate his day? Find functional but fun gifts that will make him laugh but can also be used throughout the years. Personalized items like wall signs and coasters make a great gift.

A Man Cave Bottle Opening Coaster can be personalized with dad’s name, and even has a built-in bottle opener on the bottom of the coaster, making it a doubly useful gift for dad.

Every dad is one of a kind. This year, give dad a gift that’s as special as he is.

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Voice People of the

In honor of Father’s Day, what is the most important thing your dad taught you?

“If its worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”

— Nancy Carper of Buda

“My dad always said if you are going to do something, do it right the first time.”

— Dorothy Grafft of Princeton

“My dad taught me to be honest and work hard ... and he set that example.”

— Deb Lindberg of Princeton

“My dad told me not to go to college; I remember that. My dad went to college but said for me not to go.”

— Alvin Longman of Princeton

“To work hard and things will come good to you.”

— Cindy Varland of Princeton “It doesn’t matter what church you go to, as long as you go to church.”

IVS photos/Donna Barker — Denise Ihrig of Princeton

Above: Pictured are McKenna Christiansen (seated, from left), Aubree Acuncius, Bryn“My grandpa taught me to ride a dirt lee Pozzi, Bureau County Senior Center staff Deb Lindberg (standing, from left), Cindy Varland, Denise Ihrig and Nancy Carper. Below: Pictured are Virgil Gross (seated, from bike.”

— McKenna Christiansen of Spring left), Alvin Longman, Norma DeRose, Ann Dickinson (standing, from left), Dorothy Valley Grafft and Elaine Snow.

“My dad taught me to ride a scooter.”

— Aubree Acuncius of Spring Valley “My dad taught me to play softball.”

— Brynlee Pozzi of Spring Valley “How to take care of the animals. We lived on a farm, and I milked cows when I was 8 years old.”

— Norma DeRose of Princeton

“I always wanted to know what could happen next, and I was always asking questions. My dad always said things could change by the next day and to not ask so many questions.”

— Elaine Snow of Princeton “We raised Clydesdale horses, and my dad was devoted to them. He was kind to them and loved them. He taught me to treat the horses right and to be kind to them. And I was.”

— Virgil Gross of Princeton “My dad taught me that when you are in a car you should always listen for anything that didn’t sound right and get it looked at right away. If something needs fixing, get it fixed right away. It’s cheaper in the long run.”

— Ann Dickinson of Princeton

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Instructional League Princeton Cubs Who’s your favorite team?

Elijah Anderson - Cubs.

Ben Anderson - Cubs.

Kaiden Coomer - Cubs.

Michael Ellis - none.

Landen Fairbanks - Cubs Jackson Mason - Cubs.

Grant Morse - Cubs.

Izaiah Smallwood - Cubs.

Alex Winn - Red Sox. Jayden Wilder - Cubs.

Dominic Vogel - Cardinals

Instructional League Princeton Cubs Team members from Princeton’s Instructional League Cubs are (front row, from left) Landan Fairbanks, Dominic Vogel, Jackson Mason, Elijah Anderson, Izaiah Smallwood; (second row) Kaiden Coomer, Jayden Wilder, Grant Morse, Ben Anderson, Alex Winn and Michael Ellis; and (back row) coaches Dan Anderson and Pat Mason. Gone But Not Forgotten: Logan Jacobs.

Who’s your favorite player?

Ben Anderson - Jeff Samardzija.

Elijah Anderson - Cubs.

Kaiden Coomer - Jason Hammel.

Michael Ellis - Jackie Robinson.

Landan Fairbanks - Sammy Sosa.

Jackson Mason - Starlin Castro.

Grant Morse - None.

Izaiah Smallwood - Babe Ruth.

Alex Winn - Arthur Burden.

Jayden Wilder - None.

Dominic Vogel - Yadier Molina.

Ben Anderson (left) and Jayden Wilder (right) make their pitch for the Cubs in the Princeton Instructional League. Games are played at Zearing Park Mondays and Wednesday evenings.

IVS photos/ Becky Kramer

The Cubs will always remember their teammate Logan Jacobs, who passed away May 25, wearing his initials on their sleeves.

Walk for CF coming to Princeton PRINCETON — A walk to help cure Cystic Fibrosis (CF) will held in Princeton June 28 at Zearing Park. There will be music, a free lunch and cake (for all who are registered), games and more.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that can affect any number of organs but primarily affects the lungs. Princeton event organizer Cheriz Kunkel, 29, of Princeton, knows first hand the affects of CF, having only 50 percent lung capacity.

This is the city of Princeton’s first “Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk,” and Kunkel would like to make it an annual walk site. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event.

Interested participants can register online or donate at this link http://fightcf.cff.org/goto/Princeton, which is through the Tuscola Walk site’s page.

Anyone who can’t attend the walk but still wants to fundraise, can sign up as a “virtual walker.”

Kunkel said she is still looking for and accepting donations to help pay for the walk costs (food, printing fees, equipment, etc). She needs volunteers to run games, crafts, face painting, etc. For more information visit www.cheriz.org (under Princeton Walk) or contact Kunkel via email: cysticfibrosiswalk@gmail.com or call at 875-876-6442.

Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, June 12 Bi-County Minor Baseball: Tonica #2 at Granville, Hennepin at Minonk Navy, 6 p.m.

PC Girls Minor League: Granville at Spring Valley Chiropractic, 6 p.m.

WBVL Minor League: BVN II at Princeton Tigers, Sheffield at LaMoille, Annawan at Princeton Red Sox, Wyanet at BVN I, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 13 High school baseball: Class 3A semifinals at Joliet, 10 a.m. and noon. Class 4A State semifinals at Joliet, 3 and 5 p.m.

High school softball: Class 3A semifinals at East Peoria, tba. Class 4A State semifinals at East Peoria, tba.

Princeton Fastpitch Church League: Methodist vs. Bible, 6 p.m.

WBVL Minor League: Wyanet at LaMoille, Princeton White Sox at Annawan, Sheffield at BVN I, Princeton Tigers at BVN I, 5:30 p.m.

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

PC Girls Minor League: Granville at Magnolia, 6 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: Magnolia at Spring Valley White Sox, 5:45 p.m., Tonica #2 vs.

Granville at Mark, 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 High school baseball: Class 3A third place 9 a.m., 3A title 11:30 a.m., at Joliet. Class 4A State

third-place game at Joliet, 3 p.m., 4A championship, 5:30 p.m.

High school softball: Class 3A third place at East Peoria, tba, 3A championship at East Peoria, tba. Class 4A State third-place/championship games at East Peoria, tba.

Princeton Fastpitch Church League - St. Louis/ Covenant vs. People’s Church, 6 p.m., Bureau Township vs. St. Matthew’s, 7:30 p.m.

WBVL Farm League: BVN at Annawan, BVS vs.

Princeton Cardinals at Sheffield, Princeton Cubs at LaMoille, 10 a.m.

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

Monday, June 16 WBVL B League Softball: Walnut II at Princeton Rockies, 5:30 p.m., Sheffield at Walnut I, Wyanet at LaMoille, Princeton Cards at Tampico, 7 p.m.

WBVL C League Softball: Sheffield at Walnut I, Wyanet at LaMoille, Princeton A’s vs. Princeton Cubs, 5:30 p.m., Annawan I at Walnut II, 6 p.m., Princeton Cardinals at Princeton Pirates, 7 p.m.

Bi-County Minor League: Granville at Hennepin,

6 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: 5:45 p.m.

PC Minor League: Spring Valley Orange Crush at Granville, Magnolia at Spring Valley Edward Jones, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17 WBVL Minor League: LaMoille at Princeton White Sox, Sheffield at Annawan, Wyanet at Princeton Tigers, 5:30 p.m.

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

PC Girls Minor League: Spring Valley Chiropractic at Magnolia, 6 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: Magnolia at Spring Valley Red Sox, 5:45 p.m., Spring Valley White Sox at Granville, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18 WBVL B League Softball: Sheffield at Princeton Cubs, 5:30 p.m., LaMoille at Princeton As, Princeton Rockies at Tampico, Walnut II vs.

Walnut I, 7 p.m., Wyanet at Princeton Cardinals, 8:30 p.m.

WBVL C League Softball: Princeton Pirates vs.

Princeton Cubs, LaMoille at Walnut II, Princeton Red Sox at Tampico, Annawan I at Sheffield, Princeton A’s at Annawan II, 6 p.m., Wyanet at Princeton Cardinals, 7 p.m.

PC Girls Minor League: Magnolia vs. Spring Valley Orange Crush at DePue, 6 p.m.

Bi-County Instructional: Granville at Magnolia, 7 p.m.

Bi-County Little League: 5th seed vs. 4th seed, 6 p.m.

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Golf

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 815-5387241 for tee times.

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.

The top three golfers 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.

Bruin Golf Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The 18th annual Bruin Golf Classic sponsored by the St. Bede Academy Bedan Club is scheduled to be played Saturday, June 14 at Spring Creek Golf Course All proceeds will be used to support the mission of St. Bede Abby and Academy with initiatives aimed at honoring

the memory of the club’s long time mentor Father Arthur Schmit.

The event includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch, dinner, refreshments and a gift. Awards will be given in both the men’s and women’s divisions. 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. utilizing a four-person scramble format.

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 at Spring Creek (815-894-2137).

Wounded Warriors outing

DIXON — The inaugural Wounded Warrior/Semper Fi Fund Golf Outing will be hosted at Timber Creek Golf Club in Dixon at 12:30 p.m. June 26 in Dixon. There are opportunities for golfers and sponsors by calling Kandie at 815-973-6700 or Kim at 815-677-0055.

IVCC Outing

OGLESBY — The 18th annual Illinois Valley Community College Foundation Golf Outing, “Fairways to Flags,” will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Deer Park Country Club. Check-in and lunch is noon to 12:45 p.m. Cost

of the four-person scramble is $65 per golfer and includes lunch, nine holes, contests and flight prizes.

A $25 “no-hassle” party package includes 25 raffle tickets, a chance at two hole-in-one prizes, a chance to be the golfer who attempts a 50-foot putt for $2,500 and other non-golf games.

For information, call Susan Monroe at (815) 224-0253.

Jimmy D Outing

SPRING VALLEY — The 32nd annual Jimmy D Golf Outing will be held July 13 at Spring Creek Golf Club and Deer Park Country in Oglesby. The event is named for James A. “Jimmy D” DeAngelo, who died in 1983 at the age of 37 after fighting cancer. It was the wish of Jimmy and his family to raise funds to help cancer patients.

The committee is seeking hole sponsors for $100 and cart sponsors for $25.

For more information about sponsorships, or to sign up to play golf in the event, call Diane Janz at 815-664-7260.

Jay Braida Golf

PRINCETON —The 2014 Jay Braida Golf Outing will be held July 12 at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton. The event is sponsored by friends and family of Jay Braida, who passed away June 19, 2005, from melanoma.

The event was created

in 2010 to help area residents in need. There is a need for hole and T-shirt sponsors.

This year’s recipient is Abbie Cochran of Princeton, poms coach at Princeton High School and an instructor at Main Street Dance Academy in Princeton. The mother of two young children was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and underwent a bilateral mastectomy. She is married to Matt Cochran.

All golfers must preregister for the four-person scramble. Cost is $60 which includes dinner.

Check-in is 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon.

Dinner will start at 6 p.m. with non-golfers welcome at a cost of $15 per person.

There will be a silent auction.

For more information or to register, visit https:// sites.google.com/site/jaybraidamemorialopem or find their Facebook page.

You may also call 815878-1861 or send an email to jaybraidamemorial@ gmail.com.

best times in each category and for overall winners; everyone who registers will get a T-shirt.

Running

MENDOTA — Dads can celebrate Father’s Day with their own Dad’s Day 5K on June 15 at Strouss Park in Mendota. Checkin begins at 7 a.m. with the race set for 8 a.m. Entry fee is $20 by June 5and $25 the day of race.

Registrations fees and T-shirt size may be sent to Rita Borelli, 232 N. 45th Road, Mendota, IL 61342.

Payments may be made out to “Breast Friends.” To register online, visit www. signmeup.com/9951.

PCA 5K 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.

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

PAWS 5K Run/ Walk

BUDA — The Bureau Valley PAWS 5K run/walk has been set for June 14.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Participants should park in the back lot of Bureau Valley South in Buda and then meet in the front lot.

To preregister, visit www.signmeup. com/99830. Awards will be given to the male, female and BV student overall winners, as well as the first-place finishers in each age division.

This dog friendly run/ walk is a character-building event which promotes a healthy lifestyles for Bureau Valley students.

For more information, call Trudi Buckman at 815-915-6920 or Sydney Young at 815-503-0869.

Dad’s Day 5K

Toluca 5K TOLUCA — The seventh annual Double Diamond Dash 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, June 21 at the Toluca ball park, starting at 8 a.m. early registration is $18 before June 14 and $20 through race day.

Entry fee is $20 by June 5 and $25 the day of race.

Payments may be made out to the Toluca Park District and sent to Toluca

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For more information, contact race director Mara Burns at 815-823-9476 or mara23@mchsi.com.

Art Sarver run/ walk

OGLESBY — The third annual Art Sarver run/walk will be held June 28. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Oglesby Elks Lodge on 800 E. Walnut St. and will include three overall male and female winners.

The top male and female will receive a plaque, and the first three finishers in each age division will receive an award.

Entry fee is $20 until Friday, June 20 and $25 from June 20 to race day. There is a family rate of four or more for $60 until June 20. For more information call 815-883-3389 or 815488-3599.

Outdoors Valley Expo

SPRING VALLEY — There will be an Outdoors Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 on the 100 and 200 blocks of East St. Paul Streets in Spring Valley.

Expo vendors will cater to outdoorsmen and women, featuring hunting gear, boats, fishing equipment and off-road vehicles.

The Expo will feature Jason Reynolds’ Fetch n Fish 4,000 gallon Fish Tank with hunting dog and fishing demonstrations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

There will also be a Climbing Wall from Upper Limits, a free standing wall that can accommodate climbers on any side. Each side ranges in difficulty.

LZ Resale and Indoor Shooting Range will offer free 30-minute range time.

Time on the Water Outdoors at Big Buck Archery will offer 3D Archery at its indoor range.

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