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The safest route to school Marini shares results of a Safe Route to School traffic study

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley City Council is moving forward with the decision to submit a new application for a

Safe Routes to School grant to fund construction of a pedestrian crossing and traffic light at the intersection of Route 6 and Strong Avenue.

Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini confirmed Thursday the council will vote to submit the

application to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at the next council meeting.

For the last several months, the Spring Valley Elementary School Board has voiced concerns about placing the crossing at Strong Avenue. The school board felt the intersection was not the safest route for students because the area was traffic heavy, the speed of traffic at that portion of Route 6 was a con-

cern and the future grocery store being built near the intersection would add further congestion.

The school board has stood behind its recommendation of placing a pedestrian crossing for students at either the Richards Street or Taylor Street intersections over Route 6.

A brief background of the topic In talking about the history

of the safe routes to school disagreement, Marini on Thursday explained the city was awarded a $100,000 grant in 2010 and worked with McClure Engineering Associates in planning out the first safe routes to school specifications.

In 2013, the city submitted the plans to IDOT for a mid-block crossing between Taylor Street

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DePue Alumni Foundation Newly formed group works to promote, support the community

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — After much talk about forming an alumni foundation, community members of DePue have come together and formed the first official DePue Alumni Foundation.

The new group is here to help promote, influence and support the educational, cultural and social life in DePue. DePue Schools’ Community Coordinator Anna McKee explained the foundation is independent of the school.

While she has coordinated the efforts of several alumni to get the group started, she will eventually phase out of the operation and it will solely be run by elected alumni officials.

DePue High School science teacher Keith Garcia has volunteered to be president of the foundation and is seeking out other volunteers to fill other seats.

When talking about the importance of a foundation, McKee pointed to communication and relationships.

“Maintaining a positive relationship with your alumni means the messages they share about your institution will also be positive. If the relationship between your alumni and your institution closes when they leave campus, so does their knowledge of activities and events,” she explained. “Maintaining the communication channels with alumni means we can keep them informed of the

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Still standing tall The U.S. flag has stood the test of time, the emblem of courage and patriotism in times of war and in times of peace, in times of prosperity and times of recessions. Today, Saturday, marks the national observance of Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, as determined by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The U.S. flag can be seen throughout Bureau County, flying from governmental buildings and private residences, in parks and cemeteries, and lining the main streets of Bureau County communities. The red and white and starry blue of the U.S. flag represents freedom’s shield and hope, as penned by American composer John Philip Sousa.

MTM vs. LCN Two Princeton businesses face off in food drive challenge

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A food drive challenge has kicked off between two notable Princeton-based businesses.

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LCN Closers and MTM Recognition are facing off to see who can collect the most food and monetary donations between June 9 and 20 to benefit local food panties.

Jolee Parks, a representative of the human resources depart-

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ment at LCN, explained they are always looking to find new ways to show its involvement and care for the community.

“There was an article in the paper last year where the food pantry expressed the additional need during the summer months due to the children not receiving free or discounted lunches from the schools,” she said. “That was when we decided a challenge against a

local business should double the donations given to the food pantry and encourage our employees to push harder.”

MTM Recognition was thrilled with the idea and added that a traveling trophy be donated so the two businesses could continue the challenge each year.

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Wagner’s talents reach across the country Local artist featured at August Hill Winery

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The paintings of Princeton artist B.J. Wagner are currently being featured in the tasting room at August Hill Winery in downtown Utica.

Wagner’s artistic background is quite extensive, not to mention captivating. Her career extends from designing labels for food products to painting a commissioned piece in the home of Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys.

Throughout her career, she has worked with many styles and mediums including ink, caseins, oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, fabrics and wood.

Her murals can be seen around Princeton — in the halls at Greenfield Retirement Home and in the lobby at the Grace Performing Arts Center.

Aside from her show in Utica, Wagner is also preparing to launch her first website to sell her popular Swedish Folk Art pieces.

Wagner grew up on a farm just outside of Princeton and attended a one-

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Princeton artist B.J. Wagner is currently being featured in the tasting room at August Hill Winery in downtown Utica. In September, she will be one of many artists who will participate in the second annual artisan market at Hornbaker Gardens. room schoolhouse. She was the only student in her grade, therefore often times was overlooked and had a lot of extra time on her hands while the teacher was helping other students in the school.

During those times, she would draw portraits of her classmates. When she took them home to show her mother, she decided to enroll her daughter in private art lessons.

During her high school years, Wagner studied art with the prominent Princeton artist Mary Win Nor-

ris. She can recall sitting in her kitchen working on a painting while Norris prepared dinner for her family.

After high school, Wagner attended Bradley University in Peoria where she obtained an illustrator’s position from a label company. There she painted and airbrushed vignettes of food products and hand-lettered labels.

From 1965-91, she was an illustrator for Dynamic Graphics, where she designed all sort of clip art often used in newspapers.

She still has old pieces she created for holiday pages and seasonal fashion sections.

In 1979, Wagner enrolled in an illustrators workshop in Terrytown, N.Y., where she met a representative and began doing work for companies like Dell Publishing, Publishers Graphics, Sun Rise Greeting Cards, Bradford Exchange, Riverside Press and more. In 1986, she developed her own line of greeting cards, From 1994-2006, she ran her own business, the

Art Shoppe, in St. Charles.

Here she offered painted murals, prepared custom art, and designed, constructed and painted furniture. The gig allowed her to travel all over the country doing commissioned pieces in homes from California to South Carolina.

Some of her pieces were featured in Country Living Magazine, Good Housekeeping and Country Kitchens magazines and decorating books.

In talking about her years within the art world,

she said art is something that’s always changing, revolving and never staying the same.

“There’s always a new trend, a new thing that people seek out,” she said. “Figuring out what it is that people like at a particular moment is the hard part.”

Wagner will also be one of numerous artists who with gather for the second annual artisan market at Hornbaker Gardens in September.

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Briefs First-ever Outdoors Expo planned in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — The first-ever Outdoors Expo in Spring Valley will be June 21.

The event will include a vendor show, food and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown shopping district; Jason Reynolds “Fetch N Fish”, a 4,000 gallon fish tank with hunting dog and fishing demonstrations, sponsored

by Dakota Street Insurance, Spring Valley City Bank and the city of Spring Valley; Climbing Wall from Upper Limits,

sponsored by St. Margaret’s Health; and free range time from LZ Resale & Indoor Range (optional gun rental and ammunition purchase available).

For vendors space, call 815-303-4327.

BCMC pool will be closed for maintenance PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center Pool will be closed from Monday through Thursday for scheduled maintenance of the pool sand filter.

Although the BCMC pool will be closed, members may use the Alexan-

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PHS to destroy records PRINCETON — Princeton High School will destroy the cumulative records of the graduating class of 2009 on June 30. This includes old health physicals.

All health records from high school and

transcripts of grades are kept permanently. The files also include standardized test scores To request a student’s file, mail the school stating their name at time of graduation and address where the file should be mailed to or email the request to Linda Berry at linda.berry@phs-il.org.

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Contestants wanted for Bureau County Fair queen pageants

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

More local contestants are needed if the 2014 Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant is to remain a Bureau County-only pageant.

On Thursday, Bureau County Fair Board pageant committee co-coordinator Tara Maupin said there are currently four submitted applications for the 2014 Miss Bureau County pageant, though there are other applications which have been taken out, but not yet submitted. There has to be a minimum of 10 county contestants or else the pageant will be opened to girls from neighboring counties, she said.

The deadline to get applications submitted is June 28, Maupin said.

Applications are available through several means, including the Bureau County Fair website at www.bureaucountyfair.com, the 2014 Bureau County Fair Facebook Page or by contacting pageant director Tracy Diehl at bureaucofairqueenpageant@gmail.com.

Participating in the Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant can be a great experience and a great confidence builder, Maupin said. There are various prizes awarded during the pageant, plus the winner of the 2014 Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant receives a $1,000 scholarship from the Bureau County Fair Board, she said.

The 2014 Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant is set for Aug. 3 but is just the beginning of a funfilled year, with the new queen participating in various community parades

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Lori Rathbun presents a $100,000 check to IVCH Foundation President Jim Weber at the office of Jonathan Brandt, a Peru attorney.

St. Mary’s Nursing School alumnus leaves $100,000 to IVCH Foundation

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The 2013 Bureau County Fair Queens Makenna Maupin of Wyanet (front), Kendra Cain of Princeton (back row, from left) and Ashley Simmons of Geneseo will relinquish their titles at this year’s Bureau County Fair. Applications will be accepted until June 28. The pageant will take place on Aug. 3. and events throughout the year, Maupin said.

To be eligible for the Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant, a contestant must be no younger than 16 on Aug. 3 and no older than 21 in January 2015.

Additional contestants could also be used in the younger Little Miss and Junior Miss pageants, Maupin said. There are currently five contestants in each of those competitions, she said.

To participate in the Little Miss pageant, a girl must be no younger than 6 on Aug. 3 and no older

than 8 on Aug. 3. The Junior Miss pageant is for girls who are no younger than 12 on Aug. 3 and no older than 14 on Aug. 3.

The Little Miss pageant will begin the Aug. 3 pageant event at 3 p.m., followed by the Junior Miss pageant and then the Miss Bureau County Fair Queen pageant.

For additional information on any of the pageants, contact Tracy Diehl, pageant director, at 309507-2596 or by email to bureaucofairqueenpageant@gmail.com.

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Entry deadlines announced for state fair SPRINGFIELD — Entry deadlines for the many competitions to be held by the 2014 Illinois State Fair are quickly approaching.

Every year the fair hosts more than 8,700 contests, ranging from livestock and horticulture competitions to judged art shows and culinary showdowns.

New competitive events are added annually. Information about all the offerings for the 2014 Illinois State Fair can be found in its premium books, which are available online as well as in print. These books

contain not only descriptions of each event, but also specify their rules and regulations. They can be found online at www.illinoisstatefair.info under the “Competitions” tab.

Print copies are available by calling the Competitive Events office at 217-7820786.

Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below. If the deadline falls on a weekend, all entries postmarked by the following Monday will be accepted: Livestock (except poul-

try and rabbits — July 1.

Rabbits and poultry — July 10.

General entries (except floriculture, blue ribbon, dairy products, bee culture) — Aug. 1.

Horticulture (roses) — 9 a.m. on Aug. 9.

Blue ribbon culinary — Recipes due by June 15.

Dairy products — Noon on Aug. 7.

Bee culture - professional — Aug. 8 Bee culture - open — Until judging begins.

The 2014 Illinois State Fair will be Aug. 7-17.

PERU — The generosity of a Peru woman who graduated from the St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 has resulted in a $100,000 bequest to the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Foundation.

Adele Bucar died Feb. 19, 2014, in her Peru home. Her will named the IVCH Foundation as one of the beneficiaries of her estate. Bucar’s niece, Lori Rathbun, presented

a check for $100,000 to IVCH Foundation President Jim Weber June 4 at the office of Peru attorney Jonathan Brandt.

“This is a wonderful gift at any time but especially so this year when we are commemorating the history of IVCH,” said Weber.

St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle merged with People’s Hospital in Peru in 1976 to form IVCH. People’s Hospital opened in

1914, and IVCH is observing the 100th anniversary of that event this year.

The St. Mary’s building was eventually closed when hospital services were consolidated in Peru. The St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing closed in 1954.

Bucar worked as a registered nurse at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village after graduating from nursing school.

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The study shows a crossing at Route 6 and Strong Avenue would include sidewalks along the west side of Strong Avenue to the intersection with Janis Avenue, then cross Strong Avenue to the John F. Kennedy School.

The school district’s route to school is also included in the plan and includes crossing Route 6 at Taylor Street. From Taylor Street students would walk on the north side of Route 6 to Richards Street and proceed north on Richards Street to the school.

The study states the Strong Avenue route would have additional justification for placement of traffic signals; would cross nearly the same volume of traffic, but traffic would be traveling at slower speeds; would provide slightly wider sidewalks; would provide a wider buffer to separate students from the traffic; would provide more room for snow storage; would provide a more direct route to school for more students; and would have fewer and narrower points of interaction between students and traffic.

Why is the city proceeding without school board approval?

On Thursday, Marini said the school board has written a letter to the city stating its disagreement with the Strong Avenue intersection and the city’s decision to move forward with the grant application.

Marini said since the school board was given reasons of why its recommendations for the crossings at Richards Street and Taylor Street would not be best, they have not come back and shared a new plan to the council, therefore the council will move forward.

Marini said the debate between the boards has allowed the city to complete the safe routes to school traffic study, which has gathered more information to solidify the Strong Avenue decision.

“This decision has been determined to be the safest route for the children,” Marini said. “This was a Safe Routes to School traffic study the city had completed and safety is the number one priority in this situation.”

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From Page 1 and Richards Street, which they rejected and stated signals must be placed at a street intersection.

The city then worked with Chamlin & Associates to determine a new placement for the traffic signals.

Based upon the analysis of the street/sidewalk system between Route 6 and John F. Kennedy School, the firm recommended signals be placed at Strong Avenue.

The city’s Safe Routes to School traffic study Marini shared with the Bureau County Republican the traffic study was just completed in May by James Clinard, an engineer at Chamlin & Associates.

The study covers an array of topics concerning the placement of the traffic lights — calculations of peak hour traffic; projections with the extra Lincoln School traffic next year and the future Sullivan’s Grocery Store; methodology; observation data; field notes; and much more.

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Memorial Day services held in New Bedford The annual New Bedford Royal Neighbors Memorial Day service was held at the Green/Fairfield Cemetery on June 1. Joanne Nelson welcomed all who were present and Savannah Jensen led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The invocation, address and benediction was given by the Rev. David Beebe (pictured). Patriotic readings were given by Marjorie Chesser and Joanne Nelson. Andrew Smith read the Gettysburg Address. The deceased members of the Royal Neighbors were recognized by Patsy Swanson.

Patriotic songs were lead by Butch McNitch and Marvin Hartz. Hunter Klemme played taps for the memorial services.

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The newly formed DePue Alumni Foundation awarded its first two scholarships to 2014 graduating seniors. Pictured are (front row, from left) foundation President Keith Garcia, member Rita Solorio and scholarship recipient Adilene Gavina; and (back row) community coordinator Anna McKee and scholarship recipient Carlos Acosta.

DePue From Page 1 schools achievements and make them a part of the schools future, not just its past.”

McKee said DePue counts on this sort of participation with a community its size.

“People from DePue are loyal. Many had an amazing educational experience here and appreciate being involved and being able to give back to the

Challenge From Page 1 distributed throughout the Bureau County area food panties.

“The sky is the limit,” Parks said regarding the goal of how much they hope raise. “Any donation is appreciated, but we would love for it to be a substantial amount to show the community just how much LCN and MTM are here for them.”

The businesses are also accepting monetary dona-

community,” she said.

In the foundation’s first year, they have worked to gain exposure, build the structure of the organization, held fundraisers to assist their efforts and awarded two scholarships to two graduating seniors.

In the next year, the foundation will continue to strengthen the organization and host a class contest at the school to see who can raise the most funds for the foundation. The winning class will receive a plaque,

bragging rights and peace of mind that their donations went to a great cause.

The foundation’s intention is to award at least one annual scholarship to a graduating senior who has proved to be proactive, a positive contributor to the district’s academic progress, was extensively involved in extra curricular activities and designed a plan for college.

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tions, each dollar donated counts for two items, Parks said.

“If anyone in the community wants to donate to either of the businesses to help them win, they can bring their items or donations directly to LCN or MTM. We would love for our retirees and other members of the community to get involved and help out this great cause,” Parks said.

The items will be totaled on June 20 and the winner will be announced. Each year, a plaque will be added to the traveling trophy,

which will be on display at the winning business.

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USDA announces programs Programs to help conserve sensitive land, beginning farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land may sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) beginning June 9. The secretary also announced retiring farmers enrolled in CRP could receive incentives to transfer a portion of their land to beginning, disadvantaged or veteran farmers through the Transition Incentives Program (TIP).

“CRP is one of the largest voluntary conservation programs in the country,” said Vilsack.

“This initiative helps farmers and ranchers lead the nation in preventing soil erosion, improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat, all of which will make a difference for future generations.

“The average age of farmers and ranchers in the United States is 58 years, and twice as many are 65 or older compared to those 45 or younger,” Vilsack said. “The cost of buying land is one of the biggest barriers to many interested in getting started in agriculture.

The Transition Incentives Program is very useful as we work to help new farmers and ranchers get started.”

The Conservation Reserve Program provides incentives to producers who utilize conservation methods on environmentally-sensitive lands.

For example, farmers are monetarily compensated for establishing longterm vegetative species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat.

CRP consists of a “continuous” and “general” sign-up period. Continuous sign-up for the voluntary program starts June 9. Under continuous sign-up authority, eligible land can be enrolled in CRP at any time with contracts of up to 10 to 15 years in duration. In lieu of a general sign-up this year, USDA will allow producers with general CRP contracts expiring this September to have the option of a one-year contract extension. USDA will also implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s requirement that producers enrolled through general sign-up for more than five years can exercise the option to opt-out of the program if certain other conditions are met. In addition, the new grassland provisions, which will allow producers to graze their enrolled land, will enable producers to do so with more flexibility.

The Transition Incentives Program provides two additional years of payments for retired farmers and ranchers who transition expiring CRP acres to socially disadvantaged, military veteran or beginning producers who return the land to sustainable grazing or crop production. Sign up

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

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes

will be awarded for first ($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication For more information or forms, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

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will also begin June 9. TIP funding was increased by more than 30 percent in the 2014 Farm Bill, providing up to $33 million through 2018.

As part of the 2014 Farm Bill, participants meeting specific qualifications may have the opportunity to terminate their CRP contract during fiscal year 2015 if the contract has been in effect for a minimum of five years and if other conditions are also met.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers CRP, will coordinate the various CRP program opportunities. For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA county office or go online to www.fsa.usda. gov.

Both the CRP and TIP were reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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Walnut girl reports attempted abduction WALNUT — Walnut police are searching for anyone with information regarding a suspected child abduction attempt Thursday evening in the 100 block of North Main Street.

Chief Thomas Ptasnik said the alleged victim, an 11-year-old girl, was riding her bike at about 9 p.m.

Thursday with two friends. The girl hurt her leg while riding her bike and told the two friends to go on without her.

Within a minute, Ptasnik said, a man in a silvergray van approached her and spoke with her. Ptasnik said the man asked the girl was she was all right and she told him that she was fine. He then allegedly asked if she wanted a ride and she told him no. At that time, the girl said the man got out of the van and grabbed her. She kicked him as hard as she could and screamed, at which time the man looked around then

dropped her and left in the van, the chief said.

Ptasnik said the van was last seen southbound on Main Street. The girl said she had never seen him before and didn’t know who he was.

Chances are that the man is not from Walnut because people living in town know everybody, said Ptasnik.

“We have a lot of people looking out,” Ptasnik said.

“We have not had any calls or leads.”

The man is described as 50ish with black hair, no facial hair or distinguishing marks or scars. He was wearing a black shirt with a gray circle and a white design in the circle and blue jeans.

Ptasnik is urging anyone with any information to call the police department at 815-379-9000 or 815303-8081 or call Crime Stoppers at Bureau/Putnam County Crime Stoppers at 800-939-6929.

Strader sentenced to 12 years in prison PRINCETON — A Princeton man has been sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being found guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 4 felony of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.

Billy J. Strader, 44, received his prison sentence June 4 from Associate Circuit Judge C. J. Hollerich. Strader was sentenced to serve the maximum sentence of 12 years in prison and will be required to serve 85 percent of that sentence. He was also ordered to pay court costs from his bond.

Strader was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender James Andreoni. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann.

On April 4, 2013, the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department investigated a one-car crash on the TiskilwaPrinceton Road. The driver of the vehicle was determined to be Billy Strader. He and three other occupants in the vehicle received significant injuries. At that time, Strader was charged with misdemeanor driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested on that date.

On March 14, a bench trial began in the matter. On March 18, Strader was found guilty of two counts of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol for causing bodily harm to two occupants of the vehicle.

On June 4, one count of aggravated DUI was vacated because they were committed in the same act of driving.

Hotchkiss, Janssen given prison sentences PRINCETON — Two Princeton residents have been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering guilty pleas to the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, heroin.

Ronald A. Hotchkiss, 44, and Angela M. Janssen, 37, entered their guilty pleas in Bureau County Court before Associate Circuit Judge C. J. Hollerich.

Hotchkiss entered his guilty plea on June 2 and was sentenced by the judge to serve two and one-half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and also ordered to pay fines, fee and court costs totaling $962.

Hotchkiss has 11 prior felony convictions, ranging from residential burglary to domestic battery, theft, driving while license revoked and delivery of a lookalike substance.

Hotchkiss was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender Jacob Frost.

Janssen entered her guilty plea on May 29 and was sentenced to serve one and one-half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and also ordered to pay fines, fees and court costs totaling $997.

Janssen had been previously convicted of felony

retail theft in 2010 and placed on probation. She was also placed on probation in 2013 for unlawful possession of heroin. She has several misdemeanor convictions.

Janssen was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender Eric May. Prosecuting the case was State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann.

In March, the TRIDENT task force was conducting an investigation into heroin sales in Princeton. Based on that investigation, the TRIDENT task force obtained a search warrant to search a Princeton residence.

That search warrant was executed on March 20. Both Hotchkiss and Janssen were present, along with the home occupant, at the time of the search. Task force agents found heroin in a woman’s jeans pocket located in a bathroom hamper. Agents also recovered packets of heroin and syringes in an upper kitchen cabinet.

Janssen was charged with possession of the heroin in the jean’s pocket. Hotchkiss was charged with possession of the heroin in the kitchen cabinet. The home’s occupant was not charged.

At the courthouse Arlington; David J. Stopka, 22, of Princeton.

Marriage licenses Dog running at large — Kimberly S. Dahl, 44, of

Adam M. DeMay of Annawan to Caitlyn M. Corwin of Sheffield.

Austin J. Bates of Neponset to Dena B. Hodge of Neponset.

Michael D. Prokes of Princeton to Kristina E. Wright of Princeton.

Jack M. Poole of Spring Valley to Kendra M. King of Spring Valley.

Traffic court

Disregard stop sign — A 17-year-old male of

Spring Valley.

Drive/operate non-highway vehicle/motorcycle — A 17-year-old male of Spring Valley.

Failure to reduce speed — Robert E. Levitt, 88, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Clifford D. Coffin, 51, of Princeton; Andrew D. Scheri, 73, of Spring Valley; Gerald L. Slutz, 65, of Princeton.

Speeding (15-20) — David Klassen, 22, of Princeton; Anthony M. Lupo, 27, of Spring Valley; Joshua J. Simpson, 31, of Spring Valley.

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PRINCETON — Friends of Strays No Kill Animal Shelter in Princeton is once again participating in the Birdies for Charity fundraiser through the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament. Forms for participating in this fundraiser are available at the shelter or by calling 815-872-7387 or 815-866-2940. Pledges are due by July 3.

We would like to thank all of our family & friends who helped put the benefit for Jackie together. To all the people and businesses who donated something towards it, and to all the people who bought a ticket or came to it, also the ones who worked so hard that night to make it such a huge success. We truly appreciate everyone’s time and effort.

Thank you again.

•Tom & Jill Smith

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Obituary William Wolfe PRINCETON — William O. Wolfe, 60, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Princeton.

He was born on Dec. 24, 1953, in Princeton to Ivan and Mable (Palmer) Wolfe. William attended Wyanet High School. On his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on board the USS Forrestal for three years and then the reserves for another three years. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he entered the workforce, first as a laborer at Bassicks in Spring Valley, then working 18 years at Motorwheel in Mendota where he became a member of the UAW. When the plant closed, he went to Ultra Foam in Dover, and finally settled at Van Packers in Buda where he retired from.

William was a loving husband and father marrying Rita Lynn Wolfe on Sept. 29, 1972. He will be missed by his wife, children and friends. He was an active member of the Bureau County Christian Center. He was a member of the American Legion Post 125 in Princeton. William enjoyed spending his time with his family, fishing, reading, working crossword puzzles, and walking from one corner of Princeton to another.

He loved his Chicago Bulls and Bears.

William is survived by his wife, Rita Lynn (Shofner) Wolfe; three children, Sherrie Wolfe of Peoria, Susan Sievert of Princeton, and Maria Wolfe, also of Princeton; his mother, Mable (Ivan) Wolfe; and four grandchildren. Surviving also are two brothers, Stanley Wolfe of Washington, Ill., and Kenneth Wolfe of Walnut, and two sisters, Becky of Dixon and Emily.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan; his grandparents; and one infant sister.

Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service time and location has yet to be determined and will be announced at a later date Memorials should be directed to the family.

The Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Obituary deadlines

Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper.

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Accidents

Kelly A. Eiken, 42, of Tiskilwa and a 16-year-old Princeton boy were involved in an accident at 5 p.m.

June 5 in the 300 block of North Galena Street in Tiskilwa.

Nicholas W. Hansen, 25, of Tiskilwa and Diane J. Carver, 66, of Princeton were involved in an accident at 5:12 p.m. June 5 on 2075 North Avenue, one mile east of Route 26 in Dover Township.

Sara J. Edlefson, 32, of Walnut and Larry J. Maynard, 53, of Princeton were involved in an accident at 12:20 p.m. June 4 on Route 92, at the Main Street intersection in Walnut.

Curtis C. Brandt, 63, of Sheffield was involved in an accident at 5:20 p.m. June 3 on Route 40, 200 feet south of 2150 North Avenue in Manlius Township.

Gary M. Perra, 59, of Cherry and Alexander J. Strickler, 18, of Peru were involved in an accident at 12:40 p.m. June 3 on 3575 East Street, at the intersection of 1660 North Avenue in Hall Township.

CONSIGNMENT SALE

5th Annual Farm Consignment Sale in North-Eastern Ogle Co. SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2014 * 9:00 am

This sale will be located at 1504 Mulford Rd. Lindenwood, IL 61049. From Hwy 72 in Monroe Center, go South on Mulford Rd. 4 miles to sale site. From Hwy 64, turn North on Mulford Rd. (1 mile East of Interstate 39), go 2.5 miles to sale site. Featured at this sale is the Tom Atchison closeout, Walt Wittwer Estate and Stillman Valley Hardware Store closeout. * Guns & ammo to be sold 1st. Second ring starts by 10:00 am. * Detailed Sale Bill and pictures of items as they come in can be viewed at Toddwillsauctioneering.com Check back regularly for updated list as items are still being accepted.

Atchison closeout: JD 4440; JD 6620 Combine; Kilbros Gravity boxes; JD643 High tin Corn Head; & more.

Tractors, Combines & Heads: JD 4960; CIH 110 Maxxum w/L740 loader; JD 2955; JD 4630; Gradall Telehandler; AC CA w/woods 60” belly mower; JD 9550 Combine; JD 9500 ’97 Combine; 8820 Titan II Combine; JD 643 lo-tin; JD 925 Platform; Unverferth HT25 Head cart; & more.

Equipment: JD230 21’ disc; Gravity wagons; NI 324 corn pickers; NI hay rakes; JD 700 Grinder Mixer; NI 3632 Tandem spreader; JD HX15 Batwing; JD 710 7shank disc chisel; L3020 G4 Floater spreader box; Long 3pt. Backhoe; NI round baler; JD 820 MoCo; NH 479 Haybine; Brent 450; NH 36 Flail Chopper; IH 461 cult.; CIH 183 12 row cult; & more.

Antique Farm: AC pedal tractor, w/ original wagon; L Series Gravely yard tractors, w/ attachments incl. rare chain saw; 1922 Fairbanks ZD, 2hp gas engine; 1927 Maytag gas engine; Moline 2 row horse drawn cult; Walt Wittwer Estate: Emerson 1 bot. sulky plow; IH 8’ pull type disc; JD horse drawn cult; IH #7 sickle mower; IH horse drawn cult; JD 2 row planter w/cast lids; IH Hay Loader; 1 bot. Walking garden plow;& more.

Misc. Farm: Grapple buckets & hook for loader bucket; NI 176 54’ elevator; 16 JD Coulter-trash wheels/ combo’s; augers; elevator and much more.

Misc.: New Stihl chain saws & cement saws; Onan power plant on cart; 400 Generac Generator; Ride-on Static paving roller; Index vertical mill, Sheldon 13” engine lathe, Wood band saw, Dust collector, Lincoln AC/DC welder,& Delta wood jointer; Parts bins & more.

Lawn, Recreational & Trailers: ’83 Honda Goldwing, 6000 org.miles; ’78 Miller 610 tilt-top trailer; JD 420, 60” deck; ’89 Yamaha Exciter; Alum. Canoe; Club Car gas golf cart; Skid loader trailer; 2000 Polaris Trailblazer 250, runs great; Featherlite Trailer; ’77 GMC 7500; ’76 Hillsboro; Hardware Closeout: *Sales tax will apply on new items* Nails, brass fittings, electric wire, fencing wire, pipe fittings, PVC, bits, stove pipe, screws, organizers, display racks, SK tools & racks, & much more; Rigid pipe threader; Wire measuring device; Old signs & advertising; Paint shaker; Cow Stanchions; Riley Bros. Milking machine oil; SV Hardware Sign; Antique Niagara Metal table & more.

Guns & Ammo & Misc.: NIB Glock handguns; S&W MP15 .556 cal.; Sig Saver, stainless, 45ACP w/ night sites; Marlin model 60 .22 long rifle; Ammo; 12ga. Re-loader; Arcade targets.

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Of schadenfreude and irony I admit it. If you want to make me laugh, two things will do it every time: Schadenfreude and irony.

As you may know, schadenfreude is laughing at other people’s misfortunes. Obviously, not all misfortune, but few things give me more anticipation than hearing someone say, “Hey, watch what I can do.”

A few years ago, I watched a video of a teen trying to ride his skateboard down a heavily slanted roof onto COMMENTARY a handrail down some steps. His goal was to slide on his board sideways down the rail.

He left the edge of the roof at a pretty decent rate of speed. Unfortunately for him, his skateboard found the roof’s gutter and decided that was as far as it wanted to go. The teen, however, ended up exactly where he wanted to go, straddling the rail. Since he did so without his board, it didn’t end the way he hoped.

I swear I passed out from laughing so hard.

Irony has several meanings — none of which are understood by Alanis Morrisette — but my favorite from Miriam Webster is “a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected.”

A great example is the current situation the Illinois High School Association finds itself in. There have been accusations of having too large a staff to get things done and mismanaging their money, not filtering as much of it to where it should actually go, in this case to schools.

The IHSA is a not-for-profit, private organization (which I never would have guessed), and one might think as such, it might be investigated by the Better Business Bureau or the Illinois Attorney General.

Instead, it’s being investigated by members of the Illinois General Assembly. Yes, the same Illinois General Assembly that has a long, well-documented history of filling jobs with lazy relatives to the point of bloated staffing and mismanaging money. (I’m just guessing, but I wouldn’t be surprised if per capita, the Illinois state debt is higher than the federal debt.) And currently owes the state’s schools millions of dollars.

Pot, meet kettle.

As a sidenote, there is a bill going through the Illinois General Assembly — Senate Bill 16 or the School Funding Reform Act of 2014 — which would take funding away from schools that are performing well fiscally — which would be most of the schools in the area — and giving it to schools that are not performing well fiscally.

So, not only does the state government do exactly what it’s accusing the IHSA of — withholding money from schools — but now it wants to penalize schools that are doing the opposite of what the government does — being fiscally responsible.

That’s ironic. The only problem is, I’m not laughing. But I bet your congressman is.

Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@ putnamcountyrecord.com.

Ken Schroeder

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Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend Connections — The Apollo Theater and Henri’s Bakery

By Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR Editor’s note: This is the second part in a three-part series on Richard Widmark’s connections in Princeton.

The Apollo Theater was not the only Princeton movie house in the early years. The Star Theatre was at 428 S. Main for just a few years, 1909-11. The Eagle Theatre was at 416-418 S. Main and became The Orpheum Theatre, the address changing to 414 S. Main. The Orpheum Theatre became The State Theater after remodeling in 1930 at the same address. The State finally gave way to decreasing attendance and merged with The Apollo in 1932. The manager of the State, Russell Hurt, became the new manager at the Apollo.

The A.C. Best and Son Monument Co. was at 412 S. Main since early in the 1900s. This was just north of The State Theatre. Tom Best’s father and grandfather had the business, and Tom and Richard Widmark were good friends.

It is no stretch to think that Widmark, Best, Lester Peterson, Gail Castner and other friends did not take in a movie or two at the State, even though Widmark was the doorman at the Apollo.

“Trader Horn” with Harry Carey Sr. played at the State, June 22, 1931. Harry Carey Sr. would die in 1947, and Widmark would buy his ranch off Mandeville Canyon, Calif., in the late 1940s, and go on to make six movies with his son, Harry Carey Jr. Gary Cooper starred in “City Streets” at the State, July 12, 1931.

Widmark starred with Cooper in “Garden of Evil” in 1954, and they became good friends. “Guilty Hands” with Lionel Barrymore played toward the end of The State Theatre’s run, Oct. 20, 1931, and Widmark co-starred with Barrymore in “Down to the Sea in Ships” in 1949. He could only have imagined that he would have these connections in his dreams.

Widmark did not renew his contract with 20th Century Fox after completing the movie “Broken Lance” (1954). He was in demand and he also wanted to produce his own movies. He made “The Secret Ways” in 1961 with Sonja Ziemann, Charles Regnier, Howard Vernon and Senta Berger.

Widmark produced the movie and directed some of it. He had total control of this film. His wife, Jean Hazelwood, wrote the screen play from a novel of the same name

by Allister MacLean, and John Williams did the music. It was filmed in Zurich, Switzerland, and Vienna, Austria, with Vienna also standing-in for Budapest, Hungary. (Widmark visited Kirkudbright, Scotland, the hometown of his maternal grandmother, Mary Barr, before he started filming this movie.) It was a class A production, black and white film noir, with a twist-and-turn espionage plot and a touch of Cold War politics. It was Maclean’s fourth novel and a page turner.

The movie has that same pace.

It is 1956, after Soviet tanks have crushed the Hungarian uprising.

Widmark plays soldier-of-fortune Mike Reynolds, who is hired in Vienna, to help a Hungarian scientist (Prof. Jansci) escape from Budapest. He and the professor’s daughter cross the border into Hungary and face the dangers behind the Iron Curtain. Reynolds

is being watched all of the time.

He is tailed from his hotel room and tries to shake the man following him. It is night, and the streets are dark. The camera zooms in and holds on a building. It is a movie theater. The marquee is all lit up. The Apollo. The camera holds on it. Widmark as Reynolds hurries across the street, gets a ticket, enters and sits in a darkened row. He gets up and slips out the side exit.

This was definitely a scene with a message and not just a coincidence, that said to anyone who knows Widmark’s history, “Hey, I worked at the Apollo Theater in Princeton, Illinois’.” That was more than 50 years ago, and I have never ever read of it in any article or interview. You would have to know about his life in Princeton, and it is a hard movie to find nowadays. I saw the movie for the first time when I finally got a copy of it a few months ago, and it smacked me right in the kisser. I had to stop it and run it back so that I could see it again. I saw the tree fall in the forest, and I heard it too.

There was one more connection with The Apollo in Widmark’s life, and that was Samuel Traynor.

Traynor was a friend and promoter of Widmark. He knew the movie star as a former newspaper boy, followed his career on the high school football team, saw him in several school plays, and took note of his job as a doorman at The Apollo. He watched Widmark progress and took an interest in this young phenomenon. Traynor was born Oct. 22, 1906, in Louisville, Ky., and eventually moved to Princeton with his family at a young age. Traynor started working at the Clark Hotel and then managed the Apollo Theater. He was manager of the Bureau County Tribune during Widmark’s high school years, and then in 1939, he managed a string of six movie theaters as the general manager for Bailey Enterprises. Traynor was still with Bailey Enterprises in 1946.

Widmark did five plays on Broadway in New York City from 1943 to 1945 and then went on the road in 1946. Widmark contacted Traynor saying he would be in Chicago, performing in the play “Dream Girl” at the Selwyn Theater, and would he and his family like to drive up and see him on stage? Traynor, his wife Anne, and daughter of 18, Barbara (Hansen), made connections and headed to the Windy City. They saw Widmark

in the play, visited with him after, backstage, and then Widmark asked them to dinner with him.

He suggested the restaurant at The Ambassador East Hotel. The place was much more expensive than Widmark figured. When he picked up the bill, he was a little stunned and embarrassed. Traynor had to slip him some cash, after a small discussion, to help cover the damage.

Traynor was a promoter, an entertainer, a master of ceremonies at numerous events; he organized war bond drives in the mid 1940s, and even made films about Princeton with another Princeton icon, Bill Lamb. He rubbed shoulders with many different levels of the entertainment spectrum besides Widmark. Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry and Charles Starrett to Jerry Murad’s “Harmonicats” and “RinTinTin” were just a few. He was again manager of The Apollo Theater and Alexander Park Theater in 1965 until his death March 26, 1968.

Traynor’s daughter Barbara, while director of the Bureau County Historical Museum, received a letter from Widmark.

She had written to him about support for a Princeton High School project. Widmark wrote back saying he remembered her father very well and wanted her to know how thankful he was for the efforts her father made in supporting him in the beginnings of his career.

Carl Henry Widmark was born in 1892 in Sioux Falls, S.D., as Carl Henry Oden and orphaned by the age of 5. Soloman and Carrie Widmark became his foster parents and as a sign of respect, he took their name. He married Ethel Mae Barr in Braham, Minn. They moved to Sunrise Township, Minn., and had clerking jobs at Elias Nordgrens Mercantile. Carl became the manager of the store, and they had a son, Richard Weedt Widmark on Dec. 26, 1914. The Widmark family moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., in 1916.

Son Donald was born, and Carl became a traveling salesman. The Widmarks moved to Henry, Ill., in 1923. Richard had one year of school, and then the family moved to Chillicothe, Mo., where he was in the fifth grade. In 1925, Carl H. Widmark traveled to Princeton, Ill., and reconnected with Henry P. Nelson. He knew him from Sioux Falls. They decided to become partners and buy a bakery.

Doughnuts and coffee next time at the Widmark bakery and more of those connections.

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Life&Arts

Education — Princeton High School holds awards night. See Page 8.

Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 9.

Jefferson rewards perfect attendance Jefferson Elementary School held its end of the year assembly on May 30. Gage Nutter (front row, from left), Zeke Klingenberg, Casey Etheridge (back row), William Powell, Paige Jesse, Madison Spoonmore, Zoie EubanksSpoonmore and Collin Lund received certificates for perfect attendance.

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Community Notes Talent show entries wanted LADD — The Ladd Men’s Club is looking for entries for the Ladd Daze Talent Show, set for 6:30 p.m. July 12 at the Ladd Memorial Park. There is no entry fee.

Cash prizes will be awarded in two age divisions. For an entry form, or more information, call 815-894-2092 or email hocking4@comcast.net.

Legion meeting LADD — Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion Post in Ladd. The appointment of new officers will take place.

Olds reunion WYANET — The Frank and Susan Olds family reunion will be July 13. Due to the Wyanet Festival the group will meet at the Wyanet Historical Society building across the street from the Wyanet park at noon.

The meal will be catered and a fee charged. Questions should be directed to Pam at 815-878-2656.

Game Night planned

Princeton DAR holds May meeting PRINCETON — Members of the PrincetonIllinois Chapter NSDAR met May 2 at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

The program was presented by member Patricia Polson, who demonstrated how to make tissue paper May baskets and decorated the room with a dozen colorful May baskets. Members reminisced about their school days’ hanging of May baskets filled with flowers or candy.

Children of the Ameri-

of Defense certificate, proclamation from President Obama, and a form for collecting and honoring names of those who served during the Vietnam War era.

Nancy Gillfillan, Lincoln Funeral Coalition Chairman, reported distributing brochures in the past month and encouraging DAR chapters to join the LFC. The Princeton-Illinois Chapter is the first DAR chapter in Illinois to become an LFC partner, recognizing the

can Revolution Chairman Judy Schwiderski reported selling War Dog pins and raising funds for the War Dogs project.

Dogs will be trained and paired with veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury to assist with their recovery and re-entry into society.

Vietnam War Commemoration Chairman Beverly Larson displayed the Commemoration flag, Department

Benefit dinner for St. Jude motorcycle ride

Honor Flight informational meeting in Rock Falls An informational meeting about Honor Flight trips, presented by the Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee, will be at 6 p.m. June 26 at the Rock Falls American Legion, Fourth Avenue and First Avenue, Rock Falls. This is for all Korean and World War II war veterans.

Participants will hear first-hand explanations of travel arrangements,

150th commemoration of Lincoln’s assassination and arrival of the replica train in Springfield May 1-3, 2015.

Members attending the DAR State Conference in Bloomington April 25-27 gave reports on the many activities, workshops and awards won by the chapter.

The chapter again participated in Memorial Day wreath-laying at local cemeteries and at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton on May 26.

wheelchair and other medical accommodations, duties of guardians, food accommodations, etc., and see presentations of the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other memorials to be visited in Washington, D.C. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 815-499-6100 or 309659-2628.

HENRY — A chicken and spaghetti benefit dinner for the first-ever Princeton to Memphis St. Jude Rides will be from noon to 7 p.m. June 28 at Gibson’s Grill, 420 E. Park Row, Henry. The cost of the dinner is $10.

The ride is modeled after the St. Jude Peoria to Memphis motorcycle ride. Over the past three years, the Peoria ride was partnered with other ride

cities, including Kansas City, Princeton, Nashville and the Quad Cities.

Along with the dinner, there will be a bags tournament, bake sale, raffles, 50/50 and silent auction.

Sign-up for the bags tournament will be at 11 a.m. and the tournament will begin at noon. The cost is $30 per team with a 50 percent payout. To preregister, call Tiffany at 309-370-8153.

TAMPICO — A Game Night will begin at 6:30 p.m.

June 26 at the Tampico Area Community Building. Bingo will be played for prizes and there will be refreshments sponsored by the community building committee at no cost to the public as a way to say “thank you” for their support over the past year. This will be the start of activities for the 2014 Tampico Homecoming Days. For information, call Terry Gaskill at 815-535-3665.

Tampico parade TAMPICO — Registration forms for the Tampico Homecoming Parade are now available. The parade, sponsored by the Tampico Lions Club, will be at 1 p.m. June 29. Line-up will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tampico Grade School. For information, call Tampico Lions Club members Ron Church at 815-438-3442 or Larry Ebersohl at 815-632-0217, or email Terry Gaskill at gaskilltl@gmail.com.

96th Manlius alumni banquet set for Aug. 1 MANLIUS — The 96th Manlius alumni banquet will be Aug. 1 at Arnie’s Happy Spot in Deer Grove.

The classes of 1989, 1984, 1974 and 1964 will be honored. All Manlius High School graduates are invited and encouraged to attend. The evening will begin with appetizers at 6 p.m. fol-

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Princeton High School holds awards night PRINCETON — Princeton High School held its annual awards night on May 19.

Valedictorians — Zachary Andersen and Michelle Kelly.

Salutatorian — Kelly Schmidt Board of Education Academic Excellence Awards — Seniors — Zachary Andersen, Michelle Kelly, Kelly Schmidt and Megan Smith. Juniors — Taylor Clark, Garrett Duffin, Nicole Holland, Brittany Krohn, Chloe Lund, Drew Pranka, Kim Schlesinger, Alison Van Den Bussche, Brittany Wendling and Joshua Wray. Sophomores — Dominick Biggs, Jacob Doan, Brooke Hieronymus, Alisa Holmbeck, Angelica Jones, Jacob Reinhardt and Mallory Wheeler. Freshmen — Ashley March, Alex Schlesinger and Anna Zehr.

National Honor Society — Zachary Andersen, Laura Behrends, Jon Bibula, Frances Bowman, Lindsay Hartwig, Ryan Jensen, Ryan Owens, Jake Reeverts and Kelly Schmidt.

Scholastic Bowl — Ryan Jensen and Hunter Rodda.

Princeton Lions Club Scholarship — Bryann Williams, Lucas Bauer and Lindsay Hartwig.

Robert Lautzenhiser Service Learning Award — Rebekah Rowland and Joshua Fullerton.

IVCC Tuition Program — David Biggs, Fran Bowman, Rachel Frank, Zach Hicks, Rebecca Hult, Hannah Lund, Zoe Mead, Alexis Mink and Alicia Poss.

Velma & Hugh Morrison Scholarship — Olivia Joehl.

Tiskilwa Scholarship Association — Laura Behrends, Julia Jones and Ryan Owens.

Princeton Jaycees Scholarship — Brody Anderson and Kelly Schmidt.

Shirley and Dale Espel Memorial Scholarship — Tiffany De Guzman.

Tiskilwa Community Association — Ryan Owens.

Betty Pretzsch Memorial Reading Award — Jon Bibula.

Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship — Brody Anderson.

Christian Service Award — Jake Reeverts and Caleb Strom.

Virden White Scholarships — Ryan Grieff.

Smallwood Sportsman of the Year — Turner Jamison.

Illinois State Scholars — Zach Andersen, Mollie Bates, Jon Bibula, Abigail Bickett, Jessica Birkey, Lindsey Hartwig, Ryan Jensen, Michelle Kelly, Hailey Michael, Ryan Owens, Hunter Rodda, Kelly Schmidt, Megan Smith Chris Friend Graphic Arts Scholarship — Fran Bowman.

Ronald Lee Sterner Scholarship — Caleb Strom.

Don & Gloria Eklund Scholarship — Jennifer O’Neil.

Charles Phelps Family Scholarship — Ryan Owens.

Marcella Borge Keener Art Award — Jake Reeverts.

Outstanding Business Student — Ashley Farraher.

Perfect Attendance Awards — Seniors — Cordell Kunkel and Bryanna Lehn. Juniors — Taylor Clark, Brady Mallery and Ann Sims.

Sophomores — Jacob Doan, Hector Gomez, Alisa Holmbeck, Brianna Legner, Madison Menzel, Seth Torchia and Tyler Wood. Freshmen — Emma Elmore, Lauren Johnson, Jessica Krohn and Alexandra (Lexxie) Woods.

Prairie State Achievement Award — Zachary Andersen, Patrick Arabia, Mollie Bates, Jon Bibula, Abigail Bickett, Jessica Birkey, Kris Cal-

laway, Brady Frank, Ryan Jensen, Lindsay Hartwig, Michelle Kelly, Hailey Michael, Ryan Owens, Emma Reidner, Hunter Rodda, Kelly Schmidt, Maraiah Smith, Megan Smith, Caleb Strom and Courtney Webb.

Service Learning Hours Accomplishment — Seniors — Cody Bader, Steven Behrends, Jessica Birkey, Nathan Bopes, Ashley Farraher, Rachel Frank, Joshua Fullerton, Lindsay Hartwig, Zach Hicks, Ryan Jensen, Morgan Lilley, Hannah Lund, Ryan Owens, Jake Reeverts, Rebekah Rowland, Kelly Schmidt, Logan Wilde and Bryann Williams. Juniors — Kallie Albrecht, Trevor Bickett, Zach Burrows, Matthew Butler, Taylor Clark, Garrett Duffin, Baylee Eckard, Alex Hall, Megan Hendrickson, Nicole Holland, Samantha Holt, Manda Jonas, Brittany Krohn, Sarah Kurth, Rachel Lawson, Jeremy Lucas, Jacqueline Massa, Kyle Odell, Michael Olson, Anjali Patel, Drew Pranka, Jade Purvis, Bayly Reed, Kim Schlesinger, Ann Sims, Sophia Suarez, Devin Truedson, Alison Van Den Bussche, Brittany Wendling, Daniel Wolf and Nicole Yarrington.

Keith Schultz Memorial Award — Brittany Krohn, Alison Van Den Bussche and Josh Wray.

Lyle King Award — Zach Andersen, Zach Hicks, Zoe Mead, Kelly Schmidt and J.J. Vaccaro.

Outstanding Senior Athlete — Zach Hicks, Mason Hunt, Michelle Kelly and Zoe Mead.

IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award — Seniors — Zach Andersen, Mollie Bates, Laura Behrends, Jon Bibula, Jessica Birkey, Tiffany De Guzman, Lindsay Hartwig, Hailey Hedden, Mason Hunt, Ryan Jensen, Michelle Kelly, Zoe Mead, Ryan Owens, Emma Reidner, Jake Reeverts, Hunter Rodda,

Kelly Schmidt, Megan Smith and Courtney Webb. Juniors — Keyenna Altizer, Taylor Clark, Tyler Clark, Sarah Crowe, Garrett Duffin, Stephenny Farrell, Zach Friel, Jacob Gleason, Abigail Jaques, Brittany Krohn, Chloe Lund, Emma Mosier, Ian Nichols, Anjali Patel, Drew Pranka, Kim Schlesinger, Brenton Schmidt, Sierra Storm, Taylor Tieman, Devin Truedson, Alison Van Den Bussche, Nicolas Warren, Malena Wheeler and Josh Wray.

TRAC All Academic All Conference — Seniors — Zach Andersen, Mollie Bates, Laura Behrends, Alex Biggs, Jessica Birkey, Fran Bowman, Tiffany De Guzman, Rachel Frank, Ryan Grieff, Lindsay Hartwig, Zach Hicks, Rebecca Huolt, Mason Hunt, Ryan Jensen, Michelle Kelly, Hannah Lund, Zoe Mead, Hailey Michael, Jennifer O’Neil, Ryan Owens, Alicia Poss, Emma Reidner, Hunter Rodda, Dylan Schaefer, Kelly Schmidt, Megan Smith, Elizabeth Stites, Caleb Strom and Courtney Webb. Juniors — Kallie Albrecht, Keyenna Altizer, Elliott Beetz, Gabriella Bonucci, Chris Brockman, Zach Burrows, Taylor Clark, Tyler Clark, Sarah Crowe, Garrett Duffin, Stephenny Farrell, Devin Fields, Rebecca Frank, Zach Friel, Luke Gleason, Alex Hall, Megan Hendrickson, Danielle Hughes, Abby Jaques, Brittany Krohn, Emma Mosier, Ian Nichols, Jade Purvis, Kim Schlesinger, Brenton Schmidt, Ann Sims, Sierra Storm, Taylor Tieman, Devin Truedson, Alison Van Den Bussche, Malena Wheeler and Lindsy York.

Masonic Athlete of the Year — Zach Hicks and Zoe Mead.

Mary Denault Soccer Scholarships — Ryan Owens and Kelly Schmidt.

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— Zach Andersen.

Princeton Federation of Teacher’s District 115 Scholarship — Emma Reidner.

First Class Awards — Seniors — Mollie Bates, Connor Bays, Laura Behrends, Steven Behrends, Zach Bogatitus, Tiffany DeGuzman, Nicholas Estelle, Ashley Farraher, Rachel Frank, Zachary Hicks, Rebecca Hult, Christopher Layton, Aerial Neff, Casey Pierre, Alicia Poss, Jake Reeverts, Kelly Schmidt, Bryann Williams and Dylan Tyner-Williams.

Juniors — Brianna Barajas, Gabriella Bonucci, Matthew Butler, Taylor Clark, Tyler Clark, Kaitlyn Cutright, Brooke Ford, Zachary Friel, Megan Hendrickson, Nicholas Kaiser-Bell, Emma Mosier, Gwen Pegram, Jade Purvis, Ashley Rivera, Matthew Schlindwein, Brenton Schmidt, Ann Sims, Taylor Tieman, Devin Truedson, Alison VanDenBussche, Erika Williams, Arianna Wittel and Joshua Wray.

Sophomores — Jacob Bickett, Elise Blocki, Emily Boes, Kyle Bowler, Jacob Doan, Hannah Erickson, Ashley Falk, Bethany Ganther, Hector Gomez, Brock Griffin, Courteny Hadley, Rachel Harris, Brooke Hieronymus, Alisa Holmbeck, Angelica Jones, Kiley Korey, Brianna Legner, Justin Lewis, Danielle May, Nathan McCune, Madison Menzel, Harold Ramsey, Dana Rawlings, Jacob Reinhardt, Ivy Rhodes, Nathaniel Sieg, Daniel Schmitt, Kai Tomaszewski, Mallory Wheeler and Denver Wyatt. Freshmen — Marisa Bacorn, Alison Brown, Kimmy Duong, Jamie Forbeck, Matthew Gardner, Kimberly Glenn, Tyler Hammitt, Alexander Schlesinger, Kaelyn Searl, Grace Wolbrecht, Colton Youngren and Anna Zehr.

Princeton Rotary Scholarship — Lindsay

Hartwig, Ryan Jensen, Kelly Schmidt, Megan Smith and Ryan Owens.

Bernardi Securities, Inc. Scholarship — Jessica Birkey.

Music Department Awards — Chopin Piano Award — Kim Schlesinger. National School Choral Award — Lucas Bauer. Michael Skean Award — Lucas Bauer.

John Philip Sousa Award — Mason Hunt. Director’s Award — Mason Hunt. Joy E. Schertz Music Camp Scholarship — Anjali Patel and Brittany Krohn.

Princeton — Illinois Chapter D.A.R. American History Award — Joshua Wray.

IHSA All Academic Team Nominee’s — Zachary Andersen and Kelly Schmidt.

IPA Principal’s Award — Courtney Webb.

The following awards were announced at Princeton High School’s commencement on May 24: Justus Stevens Templeton and Anne Gridley Templeton Award — Zachary Hicks and Elizabeth Stites.

Lillian Hoover Memorial Award — Zachary Andersen.

Kevin F. Jensen Memorial Award — Zachary Andersen.

Mary Kaar Juettemeyer (Class of 1992) English Award — Hailey Michael.

Ozella Seward Music Scholarship — Ryan Jensen.

Dramatic or Elocutionary Performance Award — Joshua Fullerton.

Roger Isaacson Award — Tristian Franklin and Taylor McCauley.

American Legion Award — Jake Reeverts and Fran Bowman.

Donnabelle Fry Scholarship — Lucas Bauer.

All-Around Achievement Award by the H.A. Clark Fund — Zachary Andersen and Kelly Schmidt.

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KENOSHA, Wis. — Emily Park of Princeton has graduated from Carthage College on May 25.

Iowa State University Mr. and Mrs. Burt Buchanan two sons, Curt Buchanan of Tiskilwa and Mark Buchanan of Warner Robbins, Ga.; two daughters, Regina Hartman of Oostburg, Wis., and Vickie Jaggers of Wyanet; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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Look Good ... Feel Better program offered at Perry Memorial Hospital PRINCETON — The local American Cancer Society is sponsoring a Look Good ...

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The free cosmetic kits provided at the sessions are available in light, medium, dark and extra dark shades to enhance all complexion types. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. Participants will also learn about

the local wig bank, how to care for a wig and tips for comfort while wearing a wig.

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

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Paternal grandparents are Ed and Ann Donnelly of Walnut. Great-grandparents are Betty Bass of Walnut and Frank Donnelly of Princeton.

Jamie and Kelly (Scruggs) Phillips of Malta are the parents of identical twin sons, Wyatt James and Weston Robert, born June 6 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Wyatt weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Weston weighed 5 pounds, 8.5 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. They were welcomed home by one sister, Lily, 22 months. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Sue Scruggs of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Hop and Lois Phillips of Coal City. Greatgrandmothers are Sally Effner of Glen Ellyn and Jean Wooden of Verona.

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Burt Buchanan and the former Linda Hutchinson were united in marriage May 16, 1964, in the Bethel Baptist Church in Princeton. Both are retired and enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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When ‘waters of the U.S.’ aren’t even waters From unpredictable and uncooperative weather to high input costs, successful farming takes a thick skin, perseverance and the ability to work around obstacles.

One obstacle farmers hope to never have to work around — or fight against — is the federal government.

Still, for the last three years, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members have overwhelmingly said the federal government and overregulation are their biggest work-arounds and threats to long-term profitability.

And that government over-regulation talk is about to ramp up again – not only for farmers, but for a variety of small businesses – with the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest try at a government land-grab: Its proposed rule changes the waters of the U.S. outlined in the Clean Water Act. Since it was created in 1972, the Clean Water Act has helped to make significant strides in improving water quality in this country. The act regulates so-called ‘waters of the U.S.’ Until now, those have been defined primarily as waters that can be navigated. State and local governments have jurisdiction

Jill Frueh COMMENTARY over smaller, more remote waters such as ponds and isolated wetlands.

However, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are seeking to expand the definition of ‘waters of the U.S.’ to include not only navigable waters, but also puddles, ponds, ditches, small wetlands and even land that resembles a stream during a rainstorm but is dry otherwise.

If the expanded definition is allowed, permits and other regulatory roadblocks – having to hire environmental consultants, for example – would stand in the way of conducting routine business activities like building fences, removing debris from ditches, spraying for weeds and insects and removing unwanted vegetation.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns report indicates there are 640 businesses in Bureau County that employ 100 or fewer

people. Among them are homebuilders, real estate agencies, aggregate producers and related small businesses.

They would also be negatively impacted as the proposed role would increase federal regulatory power over private property. The definitions would create confusion and because they were intentionally created to be overly broad, could be interpreted in whatever way the federal agencies see fit.

Agencies like the EPA and the Corps of Engineers are not charged with writing the laws of the land — Congress is.

And when Congress wrote the Clean Water Act, it clearly intended for the law to apply to navigable waters. Yet these agencies seek to stretch the meaning in order to gobble up privately owned and managed lands.

Is a small ditch navigable? How about that dry ditch that only fills with water during a rainstorm?

Or even that puddle in your backyard? Those bodies of water don’t sound navigable to farmers, either.

Jill Frueh is the manager at the Bureau County Farm Bureau.

Agricultural summary Most of the state experienced warm and wet conditions last week with the central and western districts receiving more than 3 inches of rainfall. Activities included spraying herbicides and cutting hay. With soybean planting nearing completion, many operators began to prepare for wheat harvest.

Statewide precipitation averaged 2.08 inches, 1.15 inches above normal for the week ending June 8. Temperatures averaged 70.8 degrees, 1.8 degrees above

normal. There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork.

Corn emerged reached 97 percent, ahead of the fiveyear average of 91 percent.

Soybeans planted reached 92 percent, well ahead of the five-year average of 78 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 80 percent, ahead of the five-year average of 60 percent. Winter wheat headed reached 93 percent, behind the five-year average of 98 percent.

Topsoil moisture was rated at 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 81

percent adequate and 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated at 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus.

Corn and soybean conditions were rated 74 and 76 percent good to excellent respectively.

Winter wheat condition was rated 66 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition was rated at 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 47 percent good and 20 percent excellent.

Village of Wyanet 2013 Consumer Confidence Report The Wyanet public water supply has available on request this year’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR includes basic information on the source(s) 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 material. To obtain a free copy of the report, please call the Village Office at 815-699-2631. The report will not be mailed.

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IFB offers member photo contest Hard to believe, but summer is almost upon us. And so is the start of the annual Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Member Photo Contest. You can start sending in your entries today, so have that camera ready to “Picture Illinois.” You just never know what might catch your eye.

The Farm Bureau has new and exciting categories to help you get those creative lenses going as you try to capture the rich diversity of our state’s agricultural landscape and its people.

Members of Illinois Farm Bureau can enter up to three photographs in

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The photos will be judged on focus, content, color, tone, composition and appeal.

If your photo is chosen as a finalist, you may earn a cash prize. The grand prize is $150; first-place entries win $75 each; second-place entries win $25 each; and the members’ choice award earns $50 (chosen by IFB members at IFB’s 2014 Annual Meeting in December).

The winning photos will be announced on

www.ilfbphotos.org in December, in FarmWeek in January, 2015 and in the Spring 2015 issue of Partners magazine.

The contest is for amateur photographers and is open to IFB members and their immediate families. Your photos must be taken in Illinois and within the past two years, 2012-14.

Entries may be mailed beginning now through Nov. 1.

For a complete list of the contest rules, and to enter online, visit the photo contest page at www.ilfbphotos.org or contact Dawn at 309-5572293 or dheggie@ilfb.org.

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The 2014 season saw the Hall Red Devils get out to a fast start and the St. Bede Bruins come on strong at the end. Here’s the top 10 players making up the 2014 All-BCR Baseball team.

• Michael Bellino (Sr., St. Bede) — Third base/pitcher

The senior captain delivered for the Bruins in a big way at the plate with a team-high .486 average and 29 RBI on the way to receiving unanimous allconference selection in the Three Rivers South as an infielder (third base). He also posted a 4-1 record on the mound with a 2.16 ERA, striking out 39 batters in 43.3 innings.

• A.J. Gaeta (Jr., Hall) — Third base/pitcher

The junior third baseman batted .374 for the Red Devils and knocked in 18 runs while collecting three doubles. He received Second Team Three Rivers South All-Conference selection.

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J.J. Vaccaro

• Josh Mead (Jr., Bureau Valley) — Shortstop/pitcher

The fleet-foot junior shortstop led the Storm with a .367 batting average, 15 stolen bases and 24 runs scored. He received Second Team Three Rivers North AllConference honors. He also logged 24.6 innings pitched with a 2-4 record and 5.98 ERA.

• Jarret Olson (So., St. Bede) — Pitcher/outfielder

The only thing to slow down the speedy sophomore was an illness to start the season. He recovered to snag unanimous all-conference selection in the Three Rivers South as a pitcher with a 3-3 record and 1.47 ERA and an area-best 68 strikeouts in only 38 innings. Swung a good stick, too, batting .463 with 18 RBI, 11 runs scored and nine doubles.

• Jake Reinhardt (So., Princeton) — Pitcher/shortstop

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Bruins Third base/pitcher

The strong-armed sophomore led the Tiger staff with a sparkling sub-1.00 ERA (0.92) and 4-2 record on the mound as an unanimous First Team Three Rivers AllConference selection. He also swung the stick to the tune of a .367 average with a team-high 29 runs scored and swiped 25 bases in 26 attempts.

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• Adam Sangston (So., Hall) - Catcher

The sophomore catcher made a big splash with the big club, stroking a teambest average of .394 with 17 RBI and seven doubles. He received Second Team Three Rivers South All-Conference honors.

Red Devils Pitcher/outfield

• Matt Szczepaniak (Jr., St. Bede) — Shortstop/pitcher

The junior shortstop was the third leading batsmen on his team as well as the area with a .416 batting clip. The Second Team Three Rivers South AllConference selection led the Bruins with 32 runs while delivering 11 RBI, seven doubles, a triple and a home run. He also went 1-2 with a 3.45 ERA on the mound.

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• Isaiah Taylor (Sr., Princeton) — Pitcher/center fielder

Another dual threat for the Tigers, the PHS senior nabbed unanimous First Team Three Rivers All-Conference honors as an outfielder, batting .354 with 23 runs scored while pilfering 30 bases in 32 attempts. The southpaw slinger also posted a 2.06 ERA and a 1-4 record with 45 strikeouts.

Red Devils

• J.J. Vaccaro (Sr., Princeton) — Infielder

A steady glove at either second base or shortstop, Vaccaro received Second Team Three Rivers All-Conference honors. The senior infielder batted .398, with a team-high 22 RBI with 16 runs scored, 5 doubles and 21 stolen bases.

• Taggart Venegas (Sr., Hall) — Pitcher/outfielder

The Red Devils’ ace, a senior southpaw posted a 5-2 record with a 1.51 ERA, recognized by Three Rivers South coaches with unanimous all-conference selection. At the dish, he batted .343, with 11 RBI with 15 runs scored and 13 stolen bases.

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Honorable mention Bureau Valley — Chris Shynk, Gage Smith, Ryan Young.

Hall — Pete Mautino, Trevor Urbanski, Zach Urbanski, Miguel Villareal.

LaMoille/Ohio — Anthony Lovgren, Preston Powers.

Princeton — Caleb Dickens, Tyler Marvin, Logan Wilde.

St. Bede — Jack Brady, Evan Duttlinger, George Leynaud.

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Pitching Jake Reinhardt (P) Jarret Olson (SB) Taggert Venegas (H) Isaiah Taylor (P) Michael Bellino (SB) A.J. Gaeta (H) Pete Mautino (H) Levi Bates (P) Zach Friel (P ) Caleb Dickens (P) Austin Schmitt (H) Matt Szczepaniak (SB) Tyler Marvin (P) Kyle Rokey (BV) Josh Mead (BV) Sean Shepard (BV)

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Strikeouts: Olson (SB) 62, Venegas (H) 60, Taylor (P) 45, Mautino (H) 43, Mead (BV) 43, Bellino (SB) 39, Gaeta (H) 43, Reinhardt (P) 38, Schmitt (H) 44, Dickens (P) 27.

Saves: Reinhardt (P) 4, Venegas (H) 1, Gaeta (H) 1, Sangston (H) 1, Dickens (P) 1, Friel (P ) 1.

1, Bellino (SB) 1, Duttlinger (SB) 1, Halm (SB) 1, Leynaud (SB) 1, Szczepaniak (SB) 1, Wedekind (P)

Year: Sophomore.

School: St. Bede.

Position: P/OF. Season at a glance: Batted .463 with 18 RBI and nine doubles. Posted a 3-3 record and a 1.47 ERA.

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(H) 9, Young (BV) 7.

Home runs: Villareal (H) 2, T. Urbanski (H) 2, Mead (BV) 1, Wilde (P) 1, Shynk (BV)

Year: Senior.

School: St. Bede.

Position: 3B/P. Season at a glance: Batted .486 with 29 RBI. Also had a 4-1 record with a 2.16 ERA.

Three Rivers South F/S Rockridge.................. 7-4 Princeton.................. 6-4-1 Kewanee.................... 6-5 Hall .......................... 5-4 Sherrard.................... 5-4 St. Bede......................1-7 Orion ....................... 4-5-1

Three Rivers North F/S Erie/Prophetstown...... 7-1 Newman......................7-1 Fulton........................ 6-4 Bureau Valley..............1-7 Amboy...................... 1-7 Morrison................no team Riverdale...............no team

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Three Rivers South Varsity Sherrard.................... 10-2 na Hall ...........................8-4 19-7 Rockridge...................7-4 na Kewanee.....................5-6 12-11 Princeton....................4-7 14-16 St. Bede......................4-7 10-15 Orion ........................ 2-10 9-21

Three Rivers North varsity Erie/Prophetstown ..... 8-3 Morrison....................12-0 Fulton........................ 8-4 Newman..................... 6-6 Bureau Valley (3-19).... 3-8 Amboy ...................... 3-9 Riverdale................... 0-11

J.J. Vaccaro

Area records LaSalle-Peru (12-3 NIBW)...........21-15-1 Putnam County (9-3 TCC)......... 20-12-3 Hall (8-4 TRACS) .......................19-7 Princeton (4-7 TRACS)............... 14-16 Mendota (4-8 BNCW).................. 11-16 St. Bede (4-7 TRACS).................10-15 LaMoille/Ohio (2-10 LTC)............ 2-12 Bureau Valley (3-8 TRACN)..........3-19 Keys: * conference champion + regional champion ++ sectional champion

Year: Sophomore.

School: Princeton Position: P/SS. Season at a glance: Batted .367 with 29 runs scored and 25 stolen bases. Posted a 4-2 record with an 0.92 ERA.

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Year: Junior.

School: St. Bede.

Position: SS/P. Season at a glance: Batted .416 with 11 RBIs, seven doubles and 32 runs scored.

Batting ab r h avg Jake Lucas (LO) 24 na 12 .500 Michael Bellino (SB) 70 22 34 .486 Jarret Olson (SB) 54 11 25 .463 Matt Szczepaniak (SB) 89 32 37 .416 Isaiah Taylor (P) 99 26 40 .404 J.J. Vaccaro (P) 103 16 41 .398 Adam Sangston (H) 71 7 28 .394 Josh Mead (BV) 60 24 22 .367 A.J. Gaeta (H) 91 12 34 .374 Preston Powers (LO) 35 na 13 .371 Jack Brady (SB) 81 16 30 .370 Jake Reinhardt (P) 94 25 33 .344 Taggert Venegas (H) 99 15 34 .343 Anthony Lovgren (LO) 33 na 11 .333 Ethan Duttlinger (SB) 90 27 30 .333 Adam Schweickert (LO) 35 na 11 .314 Skye Behrends (P ) 59 10 18 .305 Trevor Urbanski (H) 77 18 23 .299 Chris Shynk (BV) 58 6 17 .293 George Leynaud (SB) 85 11 25 .294 Ryan Young (BV) 59 15 17 .288 Zach Urbanski (H) 77 17 22 .286 David Dzurisin (BV) 40 4 11 .275 Tyler Taber (H) 66 20 18 .273 Miguel Villareal (H) 78 27 21 .269 Jett Wedekind (P) 80 22 21 .263 Tyler Marvin (P) 85 12 22 .259 Blake Moreno (H) 35 6 9 .257 Gage Smith (BV) 60 7 15 .250 Blake Moreno (LO) 40 5 10 .250 Chase Billhorn (LO) 24 na 6 .250 Colton Zibert (H) 66 15 13 .245 Logan Wilde (P) 82 13 20 .244 Dylan Martin (BV) 43 4 10 .233 Caleb Dickens (P ) 85 11 18 .212 Levi Bates (P ) 66 6 10 .204 Ian Trevier (H) 70 9 14 .200 Zach Friel (P) 48 7 9 .188 RBI: Bellino (SB) 29, Duttlinger (SB) 23, Vaccaro (P ) 22, Villareal (H) 22, Gaeta (H) 19, Shynk (BV) 17, Olson (SB) 18, Leynaud (SB) 17, Sangston (H) 17, Reinhardt (P) 16, Marvin (P) 14, Z. Urbanski (H) 14, Trevier (H) 12, Venegas (H) 11, Szczepaniak (SB) 11, Smith (BV) 11, Wilde (P) 11, Young (BV) 10, Z. Urbanski (H) 10, Taylor (P) 10, Taber (H) 9, Lovgren (LO) 7, Billhorn (LO) 5, Moreno (H) 5.

Doubles: Bellino (SB) 13, Olson (SB) 9, Taylor (P) 9, Sangston (H) 7, Villareal (H) 7, Wilde (P) 6, Shynk (BV) 6, Szczepaniak (SB) 5, T. Urbanski (H) 5, T. Taber (H) 5, Shipp (SB) 5, Vaccaro (P) 5, Powers (LO) 4, Leynaud (SB) 4, Lucas (LO) 4, Reinhardt (P) 3, Wedekind (P) 3, Behrends (P) 3, Venegas (H) 3, Martin (BV) 3, Young (BV) 3, Gaeta (H) 3.

Triples: Szczepaniak (SB) 1, Duttlinger (SB) 1, Villareal (H) 1, Reinhardt (P) 1, Marvin (P) 1, Wilde (P) 1, Trevier (H) 1.

Stolen bases: Taylor (P) 30, Reinhardt (P) 25, Vaccaro (P) 21, Mead (BV) 15, Wedekind (P) 15, Venegas (H) 13, Marvin (P) 12, Villareal (H) 11, T. Taber (H) 11, Zibert

Year: Senior.

School: Princeton.

Position: 2B/SS. Season at a glance: Batted .398 with 16 runs scored, 22 RBIs and 21 stolen bases.

Final 2014

A look at the area leaders

Michael Bellino

BCR Leaderboard

Isaiah Taylor

Scorecard

Year: Senior.

School: Princeton.

Position: CF/P. Season at a glance: Batted .354 with 22 runs scored and 30 stolen bases.

On the mound, he went 1-4 with a 2.06 ERA.

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2014

Matt Szczepaniak

Year: Senior.

School: Hall.

Position: P/OF. Season at a glance: Batted .343 with 11 RBIs and 13 steals. Posted a 5-2 record with a 1.51 ERA. Year: Sophomore.

School: Hall.

Position: C. Season at a glance: Batted .394 with 17 RBI and seven doubles and seven runs scored.

Year: Junior.

School: Hall.

Position: 3B/P. Season at a glance: Batted .374 with three doubles and 18 RBIs. Year: Junior.

School: Bureau Valley.

Position: SS/P. Season at a glance: Batted .367 with 15 stolen bases and 24 runs scored.

Josh Mead

A.J. Gaeta

Adam Sangston

Taggart Venegas

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BVS seventh-grade boys track The Bureau Valley South seventh-grade boys track team placed second in conference and third in sectionals.

Team members are (front row, from left) Trent DeVenney, Tucker Hartz, Jaysen Walters, Dalton Dean and Jagger Moreland; (back row) Robert Aukes, Gabe Strader, Trevor Griffin, Kale Barnett, Tyler Gustafson, Nate Paup and Adam Koch Missing from photo: Tyson Wagner.

BCR Junior High Track and Field Honor Roll Here are the top performances for the 2014 track season as made available to the BCR. Schools include: BV North, BV South, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Ladd, LaMoille, Neponset, Ohio, Princeton Christian Academy, Princeton Logan, Princeton St. Louis, Spring Valley JFK. 7th grade boys Hurdles - 1. Payton Moore (BN) 18.30, 2.

LaMarcus Winfert (De) 19.04, 3. Alex Winner (Ld) 19.99, 4. Andrew Mazzei (BN) 20.16, 5. John Fousekas (SV) 20.7.

100 - 1. 2. *Christian Stephaniak (SV) 12.7, 2.

Jakob Ebner (PL) 12.8, 3. *Anthony Buchanan (SV) 13.0, 4. Trevor Tate (PL) 13.36, 5. Chase Tatum (PL) 13.36.

200 - 1. *Stephaniak (SV) 26.60, 2. Dan Naffziger (PL) 27.89, 3.

Arran Kruse (BN) 28.56, 4. Cody Gothard (PL) 28,74, 5. Joseph Peacock (SL) 29.32.

400 - 1. **Nathan Paup (BS) 58.48, 2. *Moore (BN) 1:00, 3. Sam Wolbrecht (PCA), 4. Tate (PL) 1:03.28, 5. Mazzei (BN) 1:04.

800 - 1. Thomas Stamberger (Lam) 2:25.01, 2. Michael Ibara (Ne) 2:29.07, 3. Connor Ripka (Ld) 2:43.82 4. Trevor Griffin (BS) 2:44.09, 5.

Jason Johnson (BN) 2:36.

1600 - 1. Stamberger (Lm) 5:24.45, 2. Noah

Scoreboard

Recreational golf

Chapel Hill Women’s League June 3 Play of Day: 1968 (only county holes) Wanda Nelson 18, Kathy Lanham 18.

LOW GROSS: Nelson 43.

LOW NET: Kathy Lanham 33, LOW PUTTS: Lorraine Schwallenberg 14.

BIRDIES: Denise Sattler #1.

CHIP-INS: Sue Haley #1, Harriett Gillespie #2, Schwallenberg #2.

Hidden Lake Ladies Play of Day: Low Gross on Odd Holes.

Championship - Ruth Hix, Patsy DeFauw, Kathy Lanham 18. A flight - Luann Coppejans 18. B Flight - Sandy (John) Crosby 19. C Flight- Deb Zenger- 21 Field Winners: Low Gross - Karen Taylor 43. Low Net - Dorine Motley 44-11=33/Karen MacNaughton

Johnson (BN) 5:48, 3.

Griffin (BS) 5:54.98, 4.

Ripka (Ld) 5:55, 5. Lorenzo Oliveras (SV) 5:57.

4x100 - 1. **SV (K. Hernandez, S. Villalobos, R. Fuentes, E. Wozniak) 52.64, 2. Logan 56.78, 3. LaMoille 1:00.74, 4.

Neponset 1:00.74, 5. BVS 1:00.83.

4x200 - 1. *BVS (Paup, Gustafson, Barnett, Koch) 1:51.36, 2. Logan 1:55.57, 3. BVN 1:55, 4.

SV 2:04, 5. DePue. 4x400 - 1. **BVS (Paup, Gustafson, Barnett, Koch) 4:10.67, 2. *SV 4:23.76, 3. BVN 4:44, 4. PL 4:50.84, 5. Ladd 5:05.36.

High jump - 1. **+Paup (BVS) 5-6, 2. Wolbrecht (PCA) 4-11, 3. Adam Koch (BS) 4-8, 4. Marcus Winn (Lm) 4-2, 5.

Cody Ratliff (BN) 4-2, N. Johnson (BN) 4-2, James Mautino (SV) 4-2.

Discus - 1. Maxwell Manning (Ld) 90-9, 2. Tatum (PL) 85-61/2, 3. Brady Becker (Lm) 82-7, 4.

James Macklin (BN) 79-4.

5. Blake Shofner (PL) 76-7.

Shot - 1. *Kruse (BN) 37-10, 2. Tatum (PL) 33-8, 3. Eric Schoff (BN) 35-7, 4. Carlo Gutierez (SV) 31-2, 5. Daniel Lopez (De) 30-0.

Long jump - 1. Kale Barnett (BS) 15-8, 2. Moore (BN) 15-2, Stamberger (Lm) 15-2, 4. Wolbrecht (PCA) 15-0 1/2, 5. Mautino (SV) 13-10 1/2.

The Little Ten Conference softball and baseball teams had successful season this spring.

Somonauk became the first LTC softball team to go unbeaten in conference games (160), since the league went to a home and away series in 2002.

Somonauk won the Newark Class 1A Regional, defeating the host Lady Norsemen 8-3 in the title game. The Lady Bobcats won the Gardner Class 1A Sectional, defeating Luther North 23-0 and the host Lady Panthers 6-2.

Somonauk’s season ended at the Normal Super-sectional, where they fell to West Prairie of Sciota 3-2.

Serena won its own Class 1A Regional in softball, defeating Earlville-Leland 7-2 in the finals. The Lady Huskers defeated Williamsville-Galva 3-2, before falling to Putnam County 2-0 in the sectional finals.

Hiawatha also won the Westminster Christian Class 1A Regional.

In baseball, Somonauk earned at least a share of the conference title in each of the last eight seasons, finishing 15-1. It placed three players on the all-conference team.

Runner-up Indian Creek (13-3) was the lone conference team to win an IHSA Regional.

The Timberwolves won the championship of the Fulton Class 1A Regional, defeating the host Steamers 5-1 for the title.

• LaMoille/Ohio did not have any selections to either the all-conference baseball or softball teams.

WBVL Roundup B League Softball

• LaMoille beat the Princeton Cubs 17-13 Thursday at Westside Park in Princeton.

Cassie Martin hit a triple and Melanie Chasteen had a double for LaMoille behind winning pitcher Hanna Weeks.

C League Softball

• LaMoille also beat the Princeton Cubs in C League play Thursday.

• The Princeton Cardinals topped the BVN Thunder 19-7 under the lights in Walnut Thursday. McKenzie Hecht (3 RBI) and Brynn Hieronymus (4 RBI) each had two hits for the Cardinals.

Ryan Wempe gave her dad 47-14=33. Low Putts - Kathy Rakestraw, an early Father’s Day presSandy (Mark) Crosby and Virginia Moore ent with an RBI hit. Hannah 15.

Muelschegel, Libby Boyles Chip Ins: Virginia Moore #18. and Taylor Quiram each Signs: Hole #10 longest drive in all added hits. flights. Championship - Karen Taylor.

A Flight - LuAnn Coppejans. B Flight Sandy (John) Crosby.

Team Standings: 1. Hidden Lake Golf 17, 2. Johnson Agy 12, 3. Michlig 11.5, 4. Lifefit 9.5.

• Next week is the memorial tournament.

Wyaton Hills Ladies Standings: Ranchitos Senoritas 5-1, Wyaton Hills 4-2, Bay Electric 3-3, White Way 3-3, McCall Chiropractic 2-4, Flour House 1-5.

Flag events: Sue Garvin, long putt #2; Nancy Bland, closest 2nd shot on #5.

Low gross: Michelle Coble 43.

Low net: Katie Olds 30

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Blaze 14U win tournament The Bureau County Blaze 14U won the ASA Shriners Tournament in Pekin on June 8. Team members are (front row, from left) Gabby Englehaupt, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Brooke Tonozzi, Jordyn Friel, Katie Bauer and Mollie May; and (back row) Adrienne Snethen, Laura Phillips, Cassidy Olds, Tatum Pyszka, Miranda Sorenson, Kendra Cain and Madi Solomon.

SH-G recognized in midst of tragedy The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced one national winner and eight section winners for the 2014 NFHS Spirit of Sport Award this spring.

The Illinois High School Association’s nominee, Sacred HeartGriffin High School in Springfield, was named as the Section 4 winner. Section 4 includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Sacred Heart-Griffin was chosen as the IHSA’s nominee following the school’s actions toward Washington High School in Washington after the town was decimated by a tornado in the days leading up to an IHSA Semifinal Playoff Football game between the two schools.

Sacred Heart-Griffin paid for charter buses

Sports Shorts

for their students. We are proud to have them represent the IHSA and high school sports as a whole.”

SHG coach Ken Leonard said the media made a big deal about what they were doing, because they were just doing what they thought was right.

“In the Midwest, in Illinois, in central Illinois, this is how we were brought up. When someone needs help, everyone does what they can to help,” he said.

The NFHS will produce a retrospective video highlighting Sacred Heart-Griffin’s actions that will debut at the NFHS Summer Meeting in Boston this month.

For more on Sacred Heart-Griffin High School’s nomination for the NFHS award by the IHSA, visit ihsa.org.

PHS Cheer Camp

SBA wrestling camp PERU — The St. Bede Academy Wrestling Camp runs June 19-21 and is open to students entering grades 2-8. Plan to wrestle, swim, play football, and wrestle for this 3 day camp. Headgear and wrestling shoes are recommended but not required. Snacks will be provided. New wrestlers welcome.

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

For more information, call 815-223-3140.

Seeking soccer players.

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School cheerleaders, along with coach Emily Moats, are hosting their annual PHS Summer Cheer Camp for Pre-K to 8th Graders from 9 a.m. to noon June 25-27. The cost is $60 which includes a camp T-shirt, cheer bow, instruction, and lots of fun.

If interested, please contact Emily Moats at emily.moats1@gmail.com for a camp sign-up form. Deadline to sign up is June 24.

SVWC work day/fish fry

PHS Girls Basketball Camp

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Walleye Club’s annual work day is set for starts at 7 a.m. Saturday from Barto Landing. Lunch will be provided by SVWC. The SVWC will cook up a free fish fry at 5 p.m. June 25 with Detroit River walleyes on the menu. Everyone is invited.

PRINCETON – The Princeton High School girls basketball camp will be held July 7-11 for incoming Grades 3-12. Brochures are available at PHS and online at www.phs-il.org.

Cost is $55. For more information, call PHS at 815-875-3308 or coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-866-9402.

Public Auction Saturday, June 21 • 10 AM rte 30 & 7th Ave - clarence, iA

*CLASSIC VEHICLES* 1923 Buick Roadster, 1913 Buick Touring Car, 1915 Ford Model A Touring Coupe, 1948 Willis Military Jeep, 1962 Studebaker Golden Hawk, 1951 Chevy Styleline & SO MANY MORE! *FIRE ENGINE* 1967 Pirsch Wakasha *TRACTOR* Oliver Row Crop 77 Gas Tractor *ENGINES* Fairbanks Morse Z, IH kerosene, RI

for Washington fans and players to make the trip to Springfield and provided the Washington football team with pregame and post-games meals. The host school also raised more than $75,000 in 50-50- drawings and other fundraisers it turned over to the town of Washington.

“This story encompasses what high school sports are really about,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman.

“The administration, coaches and parents at Sacred Heart-Griffin have said since day one that they ‘didn’t do anything out of the ordinary’ in their actions toward Washington. The truth is, their actions were extraordinary, as they helped a community in need, while providing a transcendent life lesson

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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

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 Part-time WAITSTAFF needed. Apply within: INDIAN VALLEY INN, in Tiskilwa 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.

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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!

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

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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.

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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.

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12, 13, 14; 8am-5pm: Sunday, June 15, Noon-5pm. Lots of jewelry, tools, kitchen items, glassware, lamps & fixtures, books, oak woodcrafts, knickknacks, and MUCH MORE! PRINCETON 1129 Margaret Drive. Thursday, June 12, 12pm-4pm; Friday, June 13, 9am-3pm; Saturday, June 14, 9am11am.

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

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

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 202 North Randolph. Thursday, Friday,June 12, 13, 8am5pm; Saturday, June 14, 8am-12pm. Multi-Family Sale. Baby items, pack-nplay, boy's 0-4t, girl's 2-7, toys, men's 42-32, ladies misc., furniture, new sewing machine, antiques, new vacuum, household, Duck decoys. Much misc.

PRINCETON 2101 South Main. Friday, June 13, 8am-3pm; Saturday, June 14; 8am-1pm.

Unique glassware, antiques, milk cans, kitchen utensils, wall hangings, & much more PRINCETON 221 West Marquette. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14; 9am4pm. MULTI-FAMILY. Name brand clothes: sizes newborn-3XL men's & women's.

Household items, furniture, baby items galore. Buttons, pins & sticker collection.

Don't Miss The Deals!

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 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 510 East Peru Street. Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14, 7am2pm.

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

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 815-875-4461 and we’ll help you “Clean Up!”

PRINCETON 640 Eastmor Drive. Saturday, June 14; 9am-2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Baby, kid & teen brands, all size clothes & shoes, womens plus size. Household, small appliances, stroller. Fabric, curtains.

Disney. Hostas. Coffee & snacks 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

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

Call 815-878-9353

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

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

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

NEED A USED VEHICLE? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find your next vehicle.

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

767 • Mobile Home Sales

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 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 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!!

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 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

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

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

852 • Mobile Home Rental 3 Mobile Homes for rent.

Call William @ 815-876-9000

PROMOTE YOUR GARAGE SALES RIGHT HERE! Farm Land For Sale Leslie. H. “Chip”Johnston, Broker, 815-875-2950 Bureau Co., IL 160± ac. SW of Tiskilwa, good soils. No buildings.

Bureau Co., IL 139± ac. Greenbush/Sable soils. No buildings.

Fulton Co., IL 157± ac. Ipava/Osco soils. No buildings.

Lee Co., IL 206± ac. Tillable/CRP. Adj to Paw Paw. Stark Co., IL 115± ac. Lawson/Radford soils, 26,908 ft. tiling in 2012.

Timothy A. Harris, Mgr. Broker, IL Lic. Auctioneer, 815-875-7418 Will Co., IL 185± ac. Near University Park. Reduced!

Visit our website at www.capitalag.com for additional listings CAPS offers farmland management, real estate sales & acquisitions, auction, & consulting services

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Trustees of the Buda Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois, that a tentative Budget for said District for the fiscal year beginning on May 1, 2014, is on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Buda Fire Station in the District from and after the date of this publication.

Notice is further hereby given that a Public Hearing on said Budget will be held at 7:00 p.m., July 7, 2014, at the Buda Fire Station located in said District, and final action may be taken thereon.

Dated this 4th day of June, 2014.

Board of Trustees Buda Fire Protection District Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 2014.

or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 12th day of June, 2014. s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

tive and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Joshua Freeman, Independent Representative BY: Mary Lynn Angel May May, May, Angel & Harris Attorney for Estate 708 S. Pleasant St. Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: 815-875-3808 Fax: 815-872-0199 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 7, 14 and 21, 2014.

persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Upscale Resale II located at 214 W. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2014.

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 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.

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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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) FRANK M. ) BETTASSO, SR., ) Deceased. ) No. 14-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Frank M Bettasso, Sr., Letters of Administration were issued on June 9, 2014 to George E. Bettasso, 586 Willow Oak Lane, Orange Park, Florida 32073, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Representative, or both, on or before Wednesday, December 17, 2014 or if mailing

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BRETT HUNTER ) FREEMAN, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-108 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Brett Hunter Freeman. Letters of office were issued to Joshua Freeman, whose address is 3436 Parkview Blvd., Robbinsdale, MN 55422, Independent Representative, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant St., Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 14th day of December, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Sec. 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 by the claimant to the representa-

SHOW YOUR HOUSE! In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461

Woodford County, Illinois SALE TO BE HELD AT THE

AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING

205 E. PARTRIDGE STREET, METAMORA, IL

175.562

SURVEYED ACRES 3 TRACTS

TUESDAY, JULY 15 AT 10 AM

Land is located in Sections 16 & 17, T27N•R3W, Worth Township, Woodford County, IL. The farm is generally located approximately 2 miles north of Germantown Hills, IL, along Grebner Road (north of St. Mary Lourdes Church). Germantown Hills, IL is located approximately 10 miles NE of Peoria, IL; 15 miles west of Roanoke, IL or 6 miles SW of Metamora, IL. Tracts 1 & 3 consists of tillable cropland with the balance in smaller areas of timber and draws with Tract 2 consisting of mature timber and small area of tillable land.

PRIME RESIDENTIAL/DEVELOPMENT TRACTS ALONG WITH TILLABLE & HUNTING LAND!

THE JOSEPHINE GREBNER HEIRS

CHILDREN: Bernice Scheirer • Carolyn Grebner (Executor) Helen Grebner • Mary Mitzelfelt • Raymond Grebner • Evelyn McCormack Christine Gilles • Eugene Grebner • Todd Grebner REPRESENTING & CLOSING ATTORNEY: Thomas L. Janssen 474 N. Chestnut Street • Minonk, IL 61760 • Ph: 309-432-2563

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC

Ph. 217-847-2160 • www.sullivanauctioneers.com • Lic. #444000107

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY Brenda Price, ) Plaintiff, ) and ) Daniel Price, ) Defendant, ) No. 14-D-21 Amended NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, Daniel Price, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for a divorce and other relief.

Unless you file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Bureau County, Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, on or before the 26th day of July, 2014, a divorce and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff.

Date: May 27, 2014 /s/Mary Dremann Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 23, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as New Directions Counseling Center located at 28 E. Marion Street, Ste 5, Princeton, IL 61356 .

Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as McCance Trucking, LLC, located at 1706 South Main Sreet, Princeton, IL 61356 .

Dated this 11th day of June, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

13-038203 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) KATIE WILLIAMS; JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS; ) BARBARA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN ) TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) Defendants, ) 12 CH 96 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 15, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 603 South Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

P.I.N. 16-16-332-006.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705.

I612774 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

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

) KATIE WILLIAMS; JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS; ) BARBARA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN ) TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

) Defendants, ) 12 CH 96 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 15, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: SUBLOT NO. 4 OF LOT NO. 75 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF PRINCETON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK N OF MORTGAGES, AT PAGE 441, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: BEGINNING 160 FEET SOUTH OF AND 25 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 75 IN SAID CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS, RUNNING THENCE WEST 122.6 FEET, RUNNING THENCE 80 FEET; RUNNING EAST 123.2 FEET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AS SURVEYED BY H.C.T. SKINNER, ILLINOIS LAND SURVEYOR NO. 214, ON MAY 24, 1974, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 603 South Church Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

P.I.N. 16-16-332-006.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 651-6705.

I612774 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

mation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-26161.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-26161 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00101 TJSC#: 34-8755 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I609423 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2014.

ty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information regarding the real estate contact Robert B. Steele, 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, (815) 224-3200.

Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815)224-3200 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

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 14 and 17, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE ) SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) BRIAN FOX, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 00101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 A.M. on June 23, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 7 IN THE VILLAGE OF WYANET, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 304 E. 2ND STREET, WYANET, IL 61379 Property Index No. 15-21-131-008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confir-

FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Bureau County Circuit Court in Cause # 13-CH-76, entitled H.F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, Plaintiff v. MARK A. KELLEN and MELINDA K. KELLEN, et al, Defendants, this notice is to advise that the real estate commonly known as: 26219 3360 E. Street, LaMoille, IL 61330 and legally described as : Part of the South Half of Section 22, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 22, thence West 1893.37 feet along the South line of said Section 22 to a point in the centerline of a public road, thence North 10 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 1094.21 feet along the centerline of said public road to the true point of beginning, thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 335.87 feet to a point, thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West 313.34 feet to a point, thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds East 279.58 feet to a point in the centerline of said public road, thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds East 304.94 feet along the centerline of said public road to the point of beginning, containing 2.17 acres, more or less, all situated in Bureau County, Illinois and subject to the rights of the public to that portion being used as a public highway.

Permanent index number 06-22-400-003 will be sold on July 17, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse, by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department located at 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois, 61356. Terms of the sale are cash or equivalent. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but which have not yet become due and payable, and all special assessments, if any, and any easements and restrictions of record.

Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $160,421.33.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to excess $300, in certified funds, is due within twen-

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.

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.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE ) SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) - v.)

BRIAN FOX, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 00101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on June 23, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 304 E. 2ND STREET, WYANET, IL 61379 Property Index No. 15-21-131-008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-13-26161.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-26161 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00101 TJSC#: 34-8755 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I609423 Published in the Bureau County Republican May 31, June 7 and 14, 2014.

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