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A storm on the farming community Farmers and their gamble with Mother Nature ​By Zita Henneberry news@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The recent rainfall has taken the fields by storm. Severe rain and excessive thunderstorms have put a stop to field activity and even some crop growth.

“It has definitely put a stop to any field activities,” said Jim

rows closing up, along with the heat which followed the rain, have caused some trouble for farmers throughout the area.

The general state of farming operations are all over the board at this point due to the halt of activity and problems caused by this weather, said Matt Denton, an independent seed sales representative for Pioneer and a fourth generation farmer from Princeton.

“It’s a very interesting and trying time for farms in the area, ours included,” said Denton.

Stetson of AgView FS. “Anytime fields are saturated to the point where they have been recently, some level of nitrogen loss can be expected.”

Working with the AgView FS team, Stetson said he has had to work with farmers on finding a sufficient course of action to take care of any remaining field work.

“There was a little bit of corn spraying that was yet to be done, also some nitrogen sidedress that still needed to be applied for some when the rains came,” he said.

This, the corn growing and

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The storm clouds rolled in over the Illinois Valley Monday, June 22.

The fields have recently been hit with substantial quantities of rain causing some pooling and potential trouble in many fields.

Survey vs. referendum vs. neither Canvassing committee to reconvene

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second story in a two-part series on the Bureau Valley School Board meeting held Tuesday, June 23.

MANLIUS — The questions among board members were fast and occasionally a bit furious at the Bureau Valley School Board meeting held Tuesday, June 23: • Should the Bureau Valley School Board canvas the public for its input regarding its plans to build a junior high school at the high school complex and a new kindergarten through fifthgrade attendance center in the southern part of the district with a price tag of approximately $16 million?

• Or should the board simply just put a referendum question on the March 2016 ballot and let voters decide by casting their votes?

• Or should the board go ahead with its decisions to consolidate the two junior high schools in Walnut and Buda with the addition of the new K-5 school in the southern portion of the district and attempt to pay for those two new facilities with operational funds saved from the consolidation?

• Or ... should the board just leave well enough alone?

Those were the major questions a highly-charged board dealt with Tuesday night, after board members heard from Bureau Valley resident Bob Elliott about the efforts of a

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The beginning of the end Demolition has begun on the old Hall High School in Spring Valley. On Wednesday, the demolition started with the science area of the old school. The building will continue to be demolished with work continuing through the next few weeks.

The state budget and PES Smith talks dollars and cents

By Eric Engel news@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The district’s financial situation and

the opportunity for community involvement were the main topics of discussion at the Princeton Elementary School (PES) Board meeting on Thursday, June 25, at Logan Junior High School.

PES Superintendent Tim Smith said June has been an expensive month for the district

because it tries to get all the bills paid in the fiscal year, so the numbers are accurate for the auditor. However, the state of Illinois still owes PES quite a bit of money.

“Through the education fund and the transportation fund, $220,848 is still owed to the school district at this time,”

said Smith, who indicated the district has until next Monday to receive the money. “The Early Childhood Block Grant is paid up for the most part, with only about $6,000 outstanding, so we’ll see what we get by the end of the month and make a

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CPASA incinerator collection continues

‘It’s going really well’

By Zita Henneberry news@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Donations for the Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) incinerator are well underway. CPASA serves Bureau and Putnam counties.

“Our main goal is to keep those drugs off the street; prescription drugs are a big problem,” said Princeton Police Chief Tom Root.

The community has heard the call and jumped to help with significant donations to help buy and pay for the costs of operating a drug incinerator. Donations have been pouring in, but don’t stop yet, said CPASA Director Dawn Conerton.

“It’s going really well,” Root added.

Previously all drugs were collected by the state for disposal. However, after a recent cut, the state is no longer accepting or assisting with the collection.

Through a fundraiser to finance a drug incinerator, CPASA is working to sustain the drug collections for their P2D2 program on its own.

“We’re running out of resources to get rid of these things (drugs),” said Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed.

However, the recent collections for a local incinerator have been successful, as CPASA climbs nearer to its goals.

“A lot of people always ask, ‘Well, we know you need $10,000 (for the incinerator), but what if you get $12,000?’ Well, then we

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Above: Living Works Director Chris Compton attended the Tuesday, June 16, CPASA meeting to present a $5,000 donation toward the CPASA drug incinerator collection.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root said prescription drugs are often a contributing factor to attempted suicides. “It all ties together,” he said. Right: Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed presented the CPASA organization with a $1,000 donation to be directed toward the drug incinerator collection. Pictured are (front row, from left) Janice Wamhoff and Claudia Bachman; and (back row) Sheriff Jim Reed, Judd Lusher, Dawn Conerton and Tom Root. will have that extra $2,000 for future maintenance costs and fuel and whatever things that might come up,” Root said.

CPASA will be responsible for all maintenance and fuel costs of the incinerator’s operation, said Root. The Princeton Police Department will house the incinerator, and officers on duty will operate it; but all other funds will be funded through CPASA. Root explained, since the collection and disposal of prescription drugs must be done by Drug Enforcement Administration standards and under the supervision of law enforcement.

“This whole thing is

going to be an ongoing future issue,” Root said. “ We want to be able to have enough funding to continue it on without any problems.”

“It all ties in together; it’s education,” Conerton said.

Conerton explained by getting the word out that CPASA is buying an incinerator she hopes to get people talking about the importance of proper drug disposal.

“Don’t flush your drugs; make sure you take all you medication. If not, store it properly, or get rid of it properly,” she said.

Conerton explained the dangers of flushing pre-

Auction Calendar June 27 – Robert & Kathryn Telfer, loader/backhoe, grain truck, machinery, tools, horse equipment & related, primitive items, 10:00 a.m., 13165 1995 E. St.,, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

July 9 – Delbert Morris, real estate and personal

property, 5 p.m., 223 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

July 12 – Harold and Marton Duffell, furniture, collectibles, tools and tool-related items, 1 p.m., 926 Grant St., Peru, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

scription drugs down the toilet. People don’t realize, she said, flushing drugs

gets those chemicals in the water supply. Proper disposal is extraordinarily

important, she added.

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Kramer will lead a song and drum circle on Tuesday PRINCETON — Kevin Roy Kramer of Peru will lead a song and drum circle at the Princeton Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.

All ages are invited to use percussion instru-

ments to participate in the song-extravaganza.

Some instruments will be provided, but if you have a favorite drum or cymbals or other way to keep up the beat, feel free to bring it with you.

Hands are also good for clapping. Come feel the rhythm.

This program is intended for all ages and is free to all who attend. The library is located at 698 E. Peru

St. in Princeton. For more information on upcoming programs and on Princeton Public Library services, visit www.theprincetonlibrary.org or call 815875-1331.

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PHS principal applauds junior class Learning Center numbers up at PHS

By Eric Engel news@bcrnews.com

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The annual Zearing scholarships were awarded Thursday, June 25, at a banquet at Wise Guys in Princeton. Pictured are Angie Zarvell (from left), Regional Superintendent of Schools for Bureau, Henry and Stark counties; scholarship recipients Hailey Michael (PHS), Keaton Smith (St. Bede), Andrew Birkey (PHS), Emma Perona (St. Bede); and Shelley Giesen, wealth advisor and trust officer of Heartland Bank and Trust Co.; and Lonna DeVore, administrative assistant at Heartland Bank and Trust Co.

Heartland Bank and Trust Co. awards Zearing scholarships PHS and St. Bede Academy students receive awards PRINCETON — Four area graduates, two from Princeton High School (PHS) and two from St. Bede Academy (SBA), have earned Zearing scholarships which were awarded to them during a luncheon ceremony on Thursday, June 25.

The scholarship recipients will receive a $4,000 annual scholarship to the University of Illinois (U of I). They may renew their scholarship for four years provided they con-

tinue to meet the eligibility criteria. The total value of the scholarship can reach $16,000.

The recipients of the scholarships are: • Hailey Michael of Princeton, the daughter of Jill and Brett Brown, is a 2014 graduate of PHS. Michael is attending the U of I in Springfield where she is majoring in English.

• Keaton Smith of Ladd, the son of Dave and Audra Smith, is a

2015 graduate of SBA. Smith is attending the U of I in Urbana-Champaign and is majoring in nuclear engineering.

• Andrew Birkey of Princeton, the son of Joe and Lou Ann Birkey, is a 2013 graduate of PHS. Birkey is attending the U of I in Urbana-Champaign and is majoring in geology.

• Emma Perona of Spring Valley, the daughter of Amy DeAngelo Perona and Jim Perona, is a 2015 graduate of SBA. Perona is attending the U of I in Urbana-Champaign and is majoring in communications.

‘Paula Sands Live’ to feature Walnut Pass It Along store WALNUT — Walnut’s Pass It Along store will be featured live on KWQC 6 “Paula Sands Live” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30.

Pass It Along is a not-forprofit, second-hand store in downtown Walnut, featuring clothing and house-

hold goods.

The store accepts donated merchandise which is resold to the public. Proceeds from the sales are used to fund activities that benefit Walnut students, including college scholarships and donations to

local church youth groups.

The Pass It Along store is managed by its founder, Kirsten Johnston, along with an advisory board, and staffed by the many volunteers who donate their time to keep the store stocked and handle sales.

Once upon a time, his hair was thick and curly.

Now, it’s all gone and he’s become kind of “SQUIRRELLY.”

Happy 80 Birthday th

to David Schindel on June 30 from your family!

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PRINCETON — The Princeton High School (PHS) Board met Wednesday, June 22, and commended the students on their efforts this past school year and to discuss improvements to the building and surrounding facilities in the near future.

PHS Principal Andy Berlinski said he was pleased with the amount of work put in by a handful of students in the Class of 2016 to complete their test prep hours.

“Twenty-four students completed the 27 hours of test prep necessary, so they’ll get their lanyards at registration for Day 1 next year. That’s up from about 15 students the prior year, so this group went above and beyond the group before them,” said Berlinski, adding that this is the first time in his experience that zero students completed less than three hours, leaving all eligible to receive their lanyards next year.

He also stated the junior class as a whole gave a collective effort concerning the test prep hours that left the faculty proud of the young generation they are teaching.

“This is by far the greatest number of hours ever completed by a group, on average, with 2,000 hours for the entire group of 130-plus students,” he said. “That’s pretty fantastic.”

Also, Berlinski, along with Princeton High School’s Director of Technology Steve Morton, were chosen by the Illinois Principal’s Association to present at the annual conference in October, where they will focus on the school’s transition from Microsoft to Google Apps and how that will only further influence the thirst for knowledge that PHS students are already showcasing.

“We had 13,000 individual students sign into the Learning Resource Center in the library this past year,” said Berlinski, adding

PHS announces staffing changes Coaches The board hired Abby Cochran, poms head coach; Emily Moats, cheer head coach; Pat Hodge, cross country head coach; Will Gross,golf head coach; Mason Kimberly, golf assistant; Andy Puck, volleyball head coach; Eric Tinley, volleyball assistant; Josie Gustafson, volleyball assistant; Kaitlyn Peterson, volunteer volleyball assistant; David Gray, boys head soccer coach; a paid soccer assistant TBA; Jesse Snyder, head football coach; Jim Carboni, Tim Ciesielski, Dan Foes, Rob Jensen, Zack Smith, Brik Wedekind, all football assistants; Randy Allen and Nick Vujanov, both volunteer football assistants; Connie Lind, girls head tennis coach; and Beth Peacock, girls tennis assistant.

Appointments Aaron Christensen, assistant wrestling coach; Jeff Ohlson, girls head basketball coach; and Brik Wedekind; assistant boys basketball coach.

Resignations Joann Bowman, yearbook sponsor; Rod Jaggers, assistant boys soccer coach; Bob James, head softball coach; Dave Moore, driver education (effective June 2019); Susannah Tournear, Spanish (effective June 2019); and Barb Valle, assistant superintendent for curriculum and Instruction. that count was almost 4,500 more students than any year prior. “They do a great job utilizing the resources, and it’s evident they are realizing the benefits of having this available.”

Berlinski said Jeff Ohlson, the new athletic director at PHS, was in the building on June 3-4 to talk with staff and students and get a feel for how things worked; his transition is reportedly going very well. School board President John Young took a minute to welcome new coaches and to thank those staff members who are moving on, personally acknowledging Barb Valle, who was the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

“Barb came here nine years ago and helped turn this school in the direction that we wanted it to go,” said Young, who noted the faculty, students and community are very happy with what Valle contributed to PHS during her tenure.

“She came back with a love for Princeton High School because that’s where she graduated from, and she really showed that.”

School board member Al Taylor added it’s not just a job for so many of the school’s teachers, but that they love what they do.

“These people are here

because they enjoy doing it,” said Taylor.

In other business, the school board unanimously approved the contract with Ameresco to resurface the school parking lot and replace the HVAC units, as well as replacing the building and cafeteria roofs. PHS Superintendent Kirk Haring said the parking lot project will be completed this summer, and the HVAC and roofing projects will be completed summer of 2016.

The school board also unanimously approved the recommendation that all fees, including cafeteria fees, stay the same, as well as the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2016 wage increases for non-certified staff. Young said the fact the faculty and the board have a great relationship is the reason the Princeton High School Education Association’s fouryear teacher contract was approved unanimously.

“This is the third time we’ve negotiated without the help of a lawyer or a union representative, which is going back and doing it the way that it should be done,” said Young. “We don’t hide anything from our staff financially, and they know that, and therefore it’s a very cordial relationship.”

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Meeting Minutes

Sheffield Village Board

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board met on Monday, June 15, with all in attendance. The board covered the following business: • It was noted that a house in 300 block of South Main Street needed trees, weeds and the lawn cleaned.

Four other properties were mowed, and owners will be billed $150 per mowing. The properties have been posted for a second time, and a second mowing will be done and billed accordingly. The board approved a tree to be removed at 340 S. Reed St.

by Guither’s Tree Service.

• Dave Ward met with the board to discuss possible locations for offering the area senior citizens a lunch meal five days a week. Fur-

PES From Page 1 full report in July.”

Smith said he was encouraged that the Illinois Association of School Administrators legislature and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner have agreed to an education budget, and although the state budget is not complete, the education portion of the budget is.

“The governor has requested an additional $300 million for education for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade,” said Smith, noting they settled on $240 million, which is substantial, but dwindles down when spread across the close to 900 school districts in Illinois.

Smith said the propor-

BV From Page 1 board-appointed canvassing committee. The committee was under the impression it was to deliver a survey to Superintendent Dr. Stephen Endress, which would ultimately be given to the school board members ... and in turn, be sent to district residents to get their input on the potential upcoming changes in facilities/attendance centers in the district.

While the committee believed they were doing what was asked of them, the results Endress delivered to at least some of the board members did not reflect the work the committee had done.

“I readily admit I didn’t handle the process very well,” Endress said to the board and those in attendance.

BV Board President Dr. Rick Cernovich said Endress shouldn’t be “thrown under the bus,” since he believes the board did not give clear directions. A member of the canvassing committee agreed with Endress’ efforts.

Board member Don King called the issue a “fumble,” and said he thought the board received Endress’ work rather than the work of the committee.

ther study and survey is to be completed.

• Board members discussed a business on the west side of the village that needed much improvement to eliminate nuisance, junk and weeds. Mayor Bill Rosenow said he would have police communicate with owners.

• The brakes on the village’s garbage truck have been repaired and work is being completed on the backhoe.

• A port-a-potty has been ordered for Veteran’s/ School Park.

• Rosenow informed the board the Illinois Department of Transportation had approved the village’s Motor Fuel Tax proposed expenditures, and street oil and chipping bids will be open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.

• Village Superintendent Leif Porter is working on bids to replace a mower for the public grounds. Residents are reminded not to mow grass clippings into street and remove unlicensed junk vehicles.

• Rosenow at last board meeting the court order of the cleaning of the Smith property on Farnham Street was completed, and the case for demolition of the Snyder property on corner of Cook and Park was court pending.

• The village’s clerk and treasurer reported village funds are low.

• Wilcoxson & Associates is working on the appropriation ordinance, and the prevailing wage ordinance has been prepared.

The next meeting of the board is set for 7 p.m. Monday, July 6.

tion of general state aid increased from 89 percent to 92 percent the last few years, and that there was also an increase to special education funding and early childhood education funding.

“Hopefully we see this budget come to fruition because it’s additional dollars, and that’s a positive,” said Smith, noting the state budget is still 8 percent below the statutory requirement, but he’s encouraged by the increase to the education budget.

Smith indicated enrollment in the district is down compared to what it has been in year’s past, with many factors causing the decline, including local job opportunities and families who frequently move around the Central Illinois area, which generates fluc-

tuating numbers for the school district to calculate.

The school board discussed different community engagement techniques which would encourage families new to the area and promote the Princeton Elementary School District.

“The hospital is good at calling and indicating that a new family is in town, and I would love to have a business call us and let us know they are getting a new employee,” Smith said, adding that often times it’s the parents who show interest in the quality of the area schools.

“I’d like it to be the different businesses around the community taking steps to showcase our schools,” Smith said.

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Board member Kent Siltman called the issue a debacle.

“Personally, it’s become a debacle. It’s created ill will. (The report given to board members) centered around Dr. Endress’ opinions which do not represent the opinions of this board,” Siltman said. “I think the whole thing needs to be trashed.”

Cernovich said he believed the document the board received from Endress reflected what the board had already voted on, which was to consolidate the two junior highs and build the kindergarten through fifth-grade school in the southern portion of the district.

While Cernovich said he didn’t believe the entire issue needed to be rehashed with the public through a survey, since there had been plenty of time for input from district residents, he said, “The ultimate survey is a referendum.”

But board members Justin Yepsen, Matt Wiggim and Don King were clearly set on allowing the public to give input through a mailed survey to district residents.

Wiggim said he thought the survey would help guide the board, and Yepsen said it will help him know how residents in his district feel.

King thought it would help

to open dialogue with landowners in the district.

“What’s it going to hurt?” he asked. “All you’re losing is postage.”

Board member Don DeWaele said he believes the board should want the public to make the final decision in the matter.

But Siltman wanted to get to the heart of the matter.

“Just discontinue the canvas of the public and put the building finance referendum on the earliest Election Day,” Siltman said, which would be March 15, 2016.

Siltman made a motion to discontinue canvassing the public and put the building and financing questions on the earliest possible election day. DeWaele seconded the motion, however, the motion failed 2-5, with Siltman and DeWaele casting the yes votes.

King then made a motion to reassemble the canvassing committee, which this time would include Yepsen and Endress to help facilitate the discussion. Board member Bill Gebeck seconded the motion. It passed in a 5-2 vote with DeWaele and Siltman voting no.

No meeting date was set, and an apology was issued to the canvassing committee for the miscommunication.

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Storms From Page 1 Possible low crop yields caused by the recent storms and the low price of corn are causing for a rough time in the farming community, he added.

He explained the cost of corn is lower than it has been in a long time.

With the costs of corn so low, farmers are having to make every penny count.

Denton said he understands there is a current stress on farmers caused by the economic recession and current weather conditions in the agricultural community.

The different areas are looking at various possible outcomes in regards to their crops and the

right course of action moving forward.

The course of action moving forward is best left to the farm operator who knows what’s best for his or her area and his or her land, said Denton.

“Overall we have a great looking crop out there,” said Stetson.

However, some small pockets of replanting will be required. The optimum target yields will not be made in most cases, said Stetson.

In fields where rainfall has accumulated into field pools, crops will die if left saturated in water, he said. Replanting after the fields dry up may also be necessary.

In this area, replanting remains a point of conversation, said Denton.

Unfortunately, Denton

said he would not recommend replanting for yield purposes this late in the season, especially with corn.

The excessive rainfall has caused significant cosmetic damage where crops are more yellow and not the desired deep green, said Denton. Significant changes may soon be needed in the farming community, he added.

As all farmers know, unfortunately, there is no way to plan around weather conditions out in the fields.

“You can always try to hold off or speed things up, but those oftentimes turn into a damned if you do, damned if you don’t scenario,” said Stetson.

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Consignments Wanted For 10th Annual Putnam County FFA Alumni Consignment Sale Farm machinery and related items, lawn mowers, trucks, cars, ATV’s, garage items, and miscellaneous.

Sponsored by the Putnam County FFA Alumni Proceeding benefits to go towards Putnam County FFA Chapter

Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM At Putnam County High School, Granville, IL Consignments are now being accepted for listing and advertising by calling alumni members listed below or, e-mailing: pc_ffa_alumni@hotmail.com, or faxing 815-339-2217. Items must be listed by July 13 for final sale bill to be properly advertised. Further items will be welcome for consignment up until 2 hours prior to the sale. All items must be salable and will be accepted by the discretion of an alumni committee person. ◆ Firearms or hazardous materials will not be accepted. ◆ 1 Piece or a Full Line of farm equipment will be accepted. ◆ Any donated items will also be welcome and greatly appreciated. ◆ All cars, trucks and trailers must have a clear title present.

Accepting consignments from July 29 - 3 PM to 8 PM and on July 30 and July 31 from 8 AM to 8 PM, If times are inconvenient, an appointment can be scheduled by calling: Gary (815) 257-2565 John (815) 488-2873 Mike (815) 866-6105 Mr. Heiser (815) 509-5404

Last year’s sale drew 300 buyers and 120 consigners.

AUCTION RATE PER CONSIGNED ITEM $0 to $249 – 20% $250 to $999 – 15% $1000 to $2999 – 10% $3000 and over – 8%

Minimum charge - $5 Maximum charge - $500 Tires will be charged a disposal fee by size.

Fee will be refunded if sold or reclaimed.

2% of Last Bid

BUY BACK Minimum - $5 – Maximum - $200

Auctioneers Bradley’s and Immke Auction Service (815) 672-7977

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IVAC names Joni Hunt new executive director

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What a difference a couple of years make For the past few years, the water level at Lake DePue was down, as area residents tried to do what they could to make sure the lake had enough water to run the annual boat races. That problem has floated away, as the lake has overrun its banks, after the recent rains the area has experienced.

PERU — The Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (IVAC) has announced that Joni Hunt is joining the organization as executive director. Hunt will be starting her position on July 1. She replaces Marci Duro who retired in June after leading the organization for the past five years.

“After a careful and thorough search, we feel very fortunate to welcome someone with Joni’s talent and experience to our organization” said IVAC President Scott Stavrakas. “Joni served the city of Princeton as the director of tourism and marketing and, for the past three years, as their director of economic development. She brings experience and knowledge of who the players are in the area.

The board has the fullest confidence that Hunt will continue to be an excellent steward of IVAC’s mission.”

Hunt is originally from Metamora and attended Eureka College. She received certification in professional community economic develop-

Joni Hunt ment by the Community Development Council in 2014. She has served on numerous boards and organizations including being a founding member of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce Retail Development Group, he Western Illinois Amtrak Coalition and the Illinois River Road Executive Board.

In her new role, Hunt will be leading IVAC into a very exciting time.

IVAC is at the forefront of efforts to strengthen and grow the region. She will be working closely with the new Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois to

help bring new industry and jobs growth to the area. She will also be responsible for the continued growth of IVAC’s membership and ensuring that IVAC is delivering the essential services our members count on.

“Finding someone locally with experience in both a Chamber of Commerce and in economic development is something we could not pass up. The IVAC Board is happy to have Joni head the team and work with our members to strengthen and grow our services,” added Stavrakas.

Hunt said, “IVAC has and will continue to play a vital role in business development and promotion of regional assets. I am honored to have been selected by the board to serve as the organizations next executive director. Serving the business community and leading IVAC in engaging the communities and members we serve is a privilege. The commitment, passion and expertise of both staff and board promises a strong, vibrant and enduring future for IVAC.”

Meeting Minutes

Bureau Valley School Board

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley District Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, June 23, in the district office in Manlius and conducted the following business: • Superintendent Dr. Stephen Endress recognized BVHS state girl’s track medalists: Lindsay Hoffert – eighth in long jump and Regan Weidner – eighth in the 3200.

• Acknowledged a thank you note from retiring teacher, Sue Bromme-Winger, thanking the board for her gift.

• BV Wyanet second-grade student, Taylor Neuhalfen, read her story “Visiting Grandpa” that she wrote using narrative writing. Taylor also talked about what she learned about narrative writing.

• Heard a reminder of the upcoming public hearing set for 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, with regard to the renewal of the physical education waiver the district current-

ly has. The current waiver expires at the end of the 2015-16 school year.

• Accepted a quote for the $46,980 repair of BVS HVAC work.

• Permanently transferred $458,778.57 from working cash fund to education fund.

• Permanently transferred $400,000 from working cash fund to tort fund.

After a closed session, the board: • Approved and retained the closed session meeting minutes of May 26.

• Accepted the resignations of J.D. Waldschmidt as BV technology director; Dorothy DeMay as BVS special ed aide and drama coach; Paula Richardson as BVS cafeteria worker; Jeff Ohlson as BVHS athletic director, physical education teacher and track coach; Tina Eller as BVHS Spanish teacher and Spanish Club sponsor; Mark Lucente as BVN special ed aide; and Sherri Connor as BVW special ed aide.

• Accepted the retirements of Lynne Bechtold as BVHS English teacher and Terry Robison as BVS teacher.

• Approved a maternity leave for Taryn Grieff, BVW prekindergarten aide.

• Hired Paula Richardson as BVW special ed aide; Jason Spang as BVHS physical education teacher, co-athletics/activities director and assistant varsity football coach; Vicki Litherland as BVHS co-athletic/activities director and transfer from BVW/BVS physical education teacher to BVHS physical education teacher; Staci Sidorowicz as BVHS Spanish teacher; Dan DeVenney as BVHS head boys’ track coach; Joan Christian as BVS special ed aide; Dan Kolb as BVHS head softball coach; Lauren Spang as BVW special ed teacher; transferred Tracey Carton from BVN special ed teacher to BVHS special ed teacher; transferred Jim Nugent from BVHS physical education teacher to BVW/BVS physical education teacher; and transferred Amanda Schier from BVN cafeteria worker to BVHS cafeteria worker.

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A heartfelt bulletin

It’s difficult to believe we moved into our Sheffield home 18 years ago. It boggles my mind when I think about it. 18 years! Wow! In many respects, it seems like yesterday ...

The water that has run under the bridge in the past 18 years has been plentiful. There have been countless memories made — wonderful, happy memories that carved much joy into our souls and then the difficult memories too — those that carved much pain into those same souls. And if nothing else, I’ve come to understand that it’s impossible to know joy without experiencing pain — 18 years in Sheffield has taught me that.

Without question, some of the best memories involve the people, our neighTerri Simon bors, who opened their arms and hearts to us. They did so without reservation, and they quickly became some of our favorite people in the world. Sometimes when you don’t grow up in a particular small town, you never really feel like you belong, but that wasn’t the case in Sheffield. It’s been a wonderful experience, and I’m proud to call the village my home.

Unfortunately though, the joy of such wonderful friends and neighbors also holds some pain as well.

In our studio/garage, there is a bulletin board just inside the door. It’s the place we’ve chosen to post those little pamphlets that are available at funerals and calling hours of all our dearly departed neighbors. Also unfortunately, the bulletin board holds many of these pamphlets — Katie, Harvey, Aunt Mary, Uncle Tom, Dort, Mick, John, Burton, Betty, Jay ... You might think this sounds kind of morbid, but actually, this bulletin board is a reminder of all the Sheffield folks who have touched our lives.

It’s the last thing I see when I turn to lock the door before I get into my car ... and it’s the first thing I see when I come home at night, after I pull into the garage and unlock the door to head into my home.

I see images on the pamphlets every day — sometimes several times, and they are a constant reminder of why we love our home in Sheffield. They are also attached to good memories of those who have touched our lives.

This past week, we added another pamphlet to our bulletin board. Like the rest, it was a difficult one to add, and even though the small paper was added on Monday, I’m still having a difficult time looking at it. Our dear friend and neighbor Bob McKay quietly passed away last week. We will miss him so.

Bob and his wife, Loretta, were some of the first folks who greeted us in Sheffield. Our backyards butt up to each other, and that’s where we met for the first time. My first impression didn’t disappoint me later on — these were neighbors we were going to like and grow close to over time. That’s exactly what happened.

Bob had farmed before they moved into town, so his agricultural roots automatically made him a hero to me. In a weird kind of way, he reminded me so much of my grandfather — a man of the earth, quiet ... but with a laugh you tended to remember long after you left his company. When he spoke about topics of which he was passionate you could see his eyes change, and that spark in his eyes stayed with you.

When we got our puppy, Purrcee, a year ago, our dog and “Uncle Bob” became fast friends. Every farmer — even a retired one — needs a dog, and Purrcee and Uncle Bob bonded quickly. To this day, all I have to say is “Uncle Bob,” and this crazy hound of ours runs to the back door, hopeful to catch a glimpse of her pal next door.

Last week, Bob headed to that beautiful farmland in the sky ... The angels closed his eyes and took him with them; I presume they needed such a kind-hearted and wise man in their midst.

We will miss him ... Purrcee will too. But every day when I glance at that increasingly important bulletin board, I’ll remember the kindness, the consideration, the joy he brought to our lives. I can’t ask for more than that ... Rest in peace, dear neighbor and friend.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

‘He’s got Bette Davis eyes’ When it comes to siblings, I have a sister and two brothers. Maybe. I feel required to explain that statement.

In the past, I have written several columns that involve my sister. From time to time, I may have innocently and lovingly implied that she is much older than myself, and that she might smell bad.

I have also composed some prose about one of my two brothers. I have referred to him as “the black sheep.” This is due primarily to the inexplicable fact that he is a fan of both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. If given the chance, I’m sure he would have voted for Hitler. Because of these things, I tend to make verbal fun of him.

Oh yeah, he’s also kind of short.

And that brings us to my oldest brother, of whom I have never really written. Since he’s not an old smelly girl or possibly a tiny Nazi, he has never really given me a reason to write about him. In fact, except for a mild addiction to anything Iowa Hawkeye-related, he has seems fairly normal. (There are just some secrets that families prefer to remain buried.)

But then came the morning of Thursday, June 11, 2015. My eldest brother and his wife had come to town for a few days to help do some repair and remodeling work on a house that my parents will be moving into. Despite the Iowa Hawkeye impairment, he has always been very handy when it comes to anything that requires handiness.

On his second day of work at the new house, I had come into town from where I work to see how he was doing and if I could be of any assistance to him. When I pulled up, he was on a stepladder out in the garage preparing to hang a new door opener. Dad was sitting on a stool beside him in a supervisory position.

Popping in the doorway, asking if I could help, I noticed something differ-

ent about my brother, but I really couldn’t put my finger on what it was.

My brother, sensing my bewilderment, quietly set his socket wrench down and looked over his glasses directly at me and said, “I might as well get this out of the way and out in the open right now.

I broke my glasses last night, and right now I’m wearing a pair of Mom’s.”

With that, he stood on the bottom rung of the ladder patiently waiting for my retort.

Not wanting to disappoint him, I calmly and very politely told him, “Wow, those glasses really look good on you! I didn’t know your eyes were so pretty. Plus, those glasses really go well with your blouse.”

He didn’t take the blouse line so well, as he mumbled something and returned to installing the opener. The funniest part was that my mom’s glasses weren’t helping him a bit, and in fact, I think he was getting a headache from not being able to see. And the headache was about to get worse.

Over the next several minutes, I was whipping out every line I could come up with about taking baby steps into the arena of optical

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cross-dressing. I think Dad was worried that I was going to make him mad enough to pack his tools up and go home.

That’s what supervisors worry about.

After about a half hour, my brother’s wife had arrived after a trip from the hardware store with some much-needed supplies. She also had picked up a pair of “manly” reading glasses that she saw on the rack by the cashier.

He said thank you, put them on and glared at me with those Bette Davis eyes of his. With that, he figured the hubbub would most likely die down.

Yeah, right.

I pretty much let the matter lie until lunch that day, and even then it wasn’t me that brought it up again. No, my sister-in-law ... his wife ... suggested that I write a column about the situation. I said I probably shouldn’t make it public and embarrass him too much. Then she said, “It’s timely. You could compare him wearing

your mom’s glasses to the whole Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner thing going on.”

I can still picture my brother staring at his wife, slack-jawed asking, “Why do you say things like that in front of him?” He then looked at me, batting those baby blues, or whatever color his eyes are, and said some not very ladylike things. I think the supervisor was getting nervous again.

Well, I don’t know if this is how Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner got started on his/her current path, but I know I’ll never be able to open that garage door without laughing.

So now I have completed the trifecta. I have written about all of my siblings, or as I like to call them “Old Stinky,” “The Black Sheep,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Thanksgiving should be fun this year.

Author’s note: I would also like to take time to wish my father-in-law, David Schindel, a happy 80th birthday. He smells OK and wears guy glasses.

However, he is a Cardinal fan. Two out of three ain’t bad.

You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@ gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.

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Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 10. Birth announcements run each Saturday.

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience Band will perform July 3 on Princeton’s Main Street PRINCETON — One of the world’s great Zydeco artists, Terrrance Simien, and his Zydeco Experience Band will make a return appearance in a free downtown street party in Princeton on Friday, July 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. The music kicks off at 6 p.m.

An eighth generation Louisiana Creole, Simien received his second Grammy Award last year. Although steeped in traditional Zydeco music — an upbeat blend of Cajun, Creole, blues, jazz and soul — Simien and his band also weave in other musical genres. In their Princeton performance last summer, they gave a cheering crowd a taste of Dylan, The Band, and Peter, Paul, and Mary and Pete Seeger (with whom Simien had performed not long before Seeger’s death). Simien has also collaborated with the likes of Fats Domino, Sarah Vaughn, and Randy Newman.

Simien has been a regularly featured performer at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Following their Princeton appearance, Simien and the Zydeco Experience

PRINCETON — Festival 56 opens the musical “Gypsy” at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2. It will play through July 11. In addition to 7:30 p.m. performances on Tuesday, July 7, Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, there will be matinees at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 5, Wednesday, July 8, and Saturday, July 11.

“Gypsy” is loosely based on the memoir of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist. It is largely the story of Mama Rose, Lee’s driven mother who, as the proverbial overpowering stage mother, both promotes and undermines

Community Notes Manlius High School reunion MANLIUS — Members of Manlius High School, classes 1932 to 1951, and their guests are invited to a reunion at noon Friday, July 17, at the Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Entrees are chicken George, broiled talapia or prime rib. Reservations are needed before Saturday, July 4. Call Gail Etheridge at 815-626-4731.

Bingo at Moose Lodge Band will head to west suburban Chicago for the American Musical Festival held over the Fourth of July.

Over 30 years, Simien and his band have performed more than 7,000 concerts in over 45 countries, including — under the sponsorship of the U.S. State Department — being the first Zydeco band to appear in Cuba (2006). In late July, also under the auspices of the State Department, Simien and the band will take off on a month-long tour performing in Russia and Ukraine.

For the Princeton event, the block of South Main Street from Peru to Marion will be closed to auto traffic.

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and drink will be Four and Twenty Café, Kramer’s Kitchen and Fitzgerald’s. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the banquet room in Fitzgerald’s lower level.

Major sponsors of the Terrance Simien concert are the Princeton Chamber Ambassadors, Heartland Bank and Trust, Midland States Bank, Kramer’s Kitchen, the Bureau County Republican, WZOE and an anonymous donor.

For more information, call Steve Gunning at 815-875-4706 or Kim Frey at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce at 815-875-2616.

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by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Ethel Merman starring as Mama Rose, “Gypsy” premiered on Broadway in 1959.

Beloved and frequently produced since then (including at least two Broadway revivals and a film version), it has joined the pantheon of famous American musicals. “‘Gypsy’ is often referred to as ‘the most perfect musical ever written,’” said director Tim Seib, “and I’ve been dreaming of bringing this show to our audience here in Princeton for years!

Normally presented on a giant Broadway-sized scale, I’ve pared the show down to fit nicely in our space here while still giving the audience the full payoff of these incredible dance numbers and

songs. ‘Gypsy’ also has some of my favorite comedic moments in theatre and this season’s particularly wacky cast is really bringing them to life.”

Seib is returning to the Festival for his 10th consecutive season. He has brought his own visionary take to all the Festival productions he’s directed, among them, “A Doll’s House,” the “Wizard of Oz,” “Lucky Stiff,” “Proof,” “Cabaret” and last year’s “Into the Woods.”

A late-night Festival cabaret will follow the “Gypsy” performances on Fridays, July 3 and 10.

Separate tickets for cabarets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Humpty Dumpty Preschool offering final registration MALDEN — Humpty Dumpty Preschool in Malden is holding its final registration. Classes, beginning after Labor Day, are offered from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These are for children who are potty trained and are ages 3-6. The school is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services. For more information or an application, call Barb Schlund at 815-915-8156 or at 815-866-2257.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Saturday, June 27, to Kirk Haring and happy anniversary on Monday, June 29, to Tim and Aggie Smith. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

‘Gypsy’ opens at Festival 56 Performances set for July 2-11

Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their achievements. See Pages 9, 10 and 20.

WIU announces 2015 spring graduates Mezzo soprano Meaghan Deiter plays Mama Rose in the Festival 56 production of “Gypsy.” Performances will be July 2-11.

Arts Center is completely accessible and ample nearby parking is available. To purchase tickets, visit www.festival56.com, call 815-879-5656, ext. 11, or stop by the box office, open from noon to 5 p.m.

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MACOMB — More than 1, 485 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the 2015 spring semester at Western Illinois University.

Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages.

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Births Announced Limberg Carroll Michael and Alycia (Fetzer) Carroll of Normal are the parents of a daughter.

Emerson Rose, born Feb. 23 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal.

She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one sister, Brynlee Harper, 3. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Melissa Fetzer of Arlington.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Sue Carroll of Bloomington. Great-grandparents are Norm and Lola Dewey of Mendota, and Phyllis Brown of Skokie.

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IVCH receives sleep sacks Five hundred sleep sacks with a collective value of more than $10,000 have been donated to the IVCH obstetrics unit by the Aden Lamps Foundation. The sacks aid in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and are being given to new mothers for their babies. Pictured are IVCH Obstetrics Director Angela O’Bryant (from left), OB nurse Melissa Lenhausen, Ashley Lamps, and OB nurses Kendra Poole and Stacey Hassler. Lamps is the mother of Aden Lamps, a SIDS victim in 2013.

Ladd holds eighth-grade graduation LADD — Ladd Community Consolidated School District 94 held its graduation exercise May 29 in the Charles Fiocchi gymnasium. Mark Mosbach, president of the Board of Education, Superintendent Michelle Zeko and principal David Lawrence presented diplomas to 31 graduates.

Richard Corsolini, commander of the Harold E. Russell Post, presented American Legion awards for scholarship to Max Manning and Rachel Padgett. American Legion citizenship awards were presented to Ethan Borelli and Ella Hollinger.

Lawrence presented the Ladd School Scholastic Awards to Ethan Borelli, Emily Breland, Ethan Cattani, Tanner Dominy, Tessa Dunne, Gabby Englehaupt, Conner Flanagan, Destiny Harmon, Ella Hollinger, Jeff Larsen, Max Manning, Ben Morrow, Rachel Padgett, Jenna Parente, Zeben Parochetti, Conner Ripka, Bryn Robinson, Reilly Robinson and Evan Sartain.

Ladd School citizenship awards were presented to Jeremiah Bear, Ethan Borelli, Ethan Cattani, Wyatt Clepper, Gabby Englehaupt, Conner Flanagan, Ella Hollinger, Jeff Larsen, Max Manning, Ben

Morrow, Rachel Padgett, Jenna Parente, Zeben Parochetti, Conner Ripka, Bryn Robinson, Reilly Robinson, Evan Sartain and Nathan Torri.

Lawrence presented the president’s education award recognizing outstanding academic achievement to Ethan Borelli, Gabby Englehaupt, Max Manning, Rachel Padgett, Jenna Parente, Conner Ripka and Bryn Robinson.

Receiving diplomas were Jeremiah Bear, Ethan Borelli, Andrea Borem, Emily Breland, Ethan Cattani, Wyatt Clepper, Tanner Dominy, Tessa Dune, Skyler Ellis, Gabby Englehaupt, Conner Flanagan, Destiny Harmon, Courtney Heinecke, Ella Hollinger, Tia Hood, Jeff Larsen, Max Manning, Andrew Mercer, Ben Morrow, Rachel Padgett, Julian Pantoja, Jenna Parente, Zeben Parochetti, Conner Ripka, Bryn Robinson, Reilly Robinson, Evan Sartain, Zach Tieman, Nathan Torri, Kavan Trevier and Taryn Trevier.

The chorus provided musical selections under the direction of Jacquelyn Ribas. The eighth-grade class sponsor is Jennifer Manning.

Franklin Keith and Jessica (Roulston) Franklin of LaSalle are the parents of a son born June 18 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Testa Devon Testa and Kaitlyn Kight of Peru are the parents of a son, Carson Alexander, born June 17 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Cadence. Maternal grandparents are Denise Raulerson (Greg Burris) and Tim Kight. Paternal grandparents are Nikkie and Tracy Baer, and Tommy Testa. Great-grandparents are Betty and Charles Testa, Barbara and Larry Kessler, and Maryann and Larry Welch.

Robert and Alejandra (Tovalin) Limberg of LaSalle are the parents of a daughter, Mya Angel, born June 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Josiah, 8. Maternal grandparent is Shawn Tovalin. Paternal grandparents are Emmanuel Limberg and Jill Mascote.

Great-grandparents are Ellie and Thomas Limberg.

Gustafson Drew and Rachel (Anderson) Gustafson of Princeton are the parents of a son, Parker Gene, born June 7 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

He weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and weighed 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Teresa Anderson. Paternal grandparents are Buzz and Tammy Gustafson.

Great-grandparents are Ed and Joan Anderson, Richard and Inez Hale, Melvin and Dixie Price, and Gene and Betty Gustafson.

Jones Che Jones and Nadia Battle of Spring Valley are the parents of a son, Che Ricardo, born June 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 18 inches in length.

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Jason and Melanie Klein of LaMoille are the parents of a daughter born June 19 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Tyler and Megan (Pyszka) Sandrock of Princeton are the parents of a son born June 21 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

This summer Walnut Manor Nursing Home will have a new name: ™

Year-end awards presented at St. Louis PRINCETON — St. Louis Catholic School presented year-end awards on May 29. The following awards were presented: Principal’s Honor Roll — First Honors: Nicole Carlone*, Margaret Moore*, Allyson Murray and Hallie Taets*. Second Honors: Lydia Mead, Luke Anderson and Luke Peacock.

DAR Good Citizenship Award — Hallie Taets.

American Legion Award — Ally Murray.

Perfect Attendance — Thomas Makransky and Alex Jagers Christian Conduct for fourth quarter — Luke Peacock.

Spirit of St. Louis Award — Neva Peterson, Ky’Briell Vital, Ceceliah Mendez, Troy Anderson, Madison Richards and Lydia Mead.

Pope Francis Award for Excellence in Religion — Emerson Slyford, Ruby Acker,

Tam Tru’o’ng, Sara Ruiz, Wyatt Novotny, Andrew Peacock, Matthew Peacock and Luke Peacock.

St. Cecelia Award for Excellence in Music — Emma Mavity, Jillian Anderson, Morgan Richards, Madison Krich and Luke Peacock.

St. Sebastian Award for Excellence in Physical Education — Mallory Maubach-Williams, Danny Mead, Jordan VandeVenter, Troy Anderson, Alex Jagers and Luke Peacock.

Blessed Mother Theresa Service Award — Lydia Mead.

St. Isadore Award for Excellence in Computer — Matthew Noll, Ryan Jagers, Andrew Peacock, Matthew Peacock and Ally Murray.

St. Joseph Award for Excellence in Art — Adelyne Donovan, Jillian Anderson, Emily Rabe, Brennan Roden, Madison Krich and Hallie Taets.

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IVADA holds meeting in Peru PERU — Illinois Valley Activity Director’s Association held a meeting at Liberty Restaurant in Peru on June 8. President Jackie Latsch, LaSalle County Nursing Home, led the business meeting while secretary Brandi Glover, Liberty Village-Peru, read minutes from the May meeting.

Vice President Rhonda Griffin, Perry Memorial Hospital, did roll call with 12 members in attendance. Treasurer Jolene Kulpa, Spring Valley Nursing Center, gave the treasurer’s report.

It was announced that Barb Hoffman, Park Pointe Healthcare-Morris, will be retiring in July.

Members discussed ideas for education credits and professional programs. Several members indicated they can have their consultants speak at their facilities.

No new news was reported on education or bi-laws.

Kathy Conner, publicity chairperson, gave a report on placing articles in respective newspapers. Speaker Jackie Latsch addressed members on activity ideas which improve the resident’s quality of life.

The next IVADA meeting will be held at noon July 13 at Heritage Health in Peru.

Ken Schuman will speak.

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BV FFA members (front row, from left) Maggie Kelly, Lexie Jacobs, Katie Smith, Marissa Lewis, Sydney Sweenie, Emma Deppen and Courtney Ehnle; and (back row) Trey Dale, Jay Norden, Cale Buysse, Tom Brummel, Chase Gripp, Rick Lootens and Brad Sierens attended the 87th Illinois FFA State Convention

BV FFA attends state convention MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley FFA traveled to Springfield June 9-11 to attend the 87th Illinois FFA State Convention. The chapter took 14 students and two chaperons. Members who attended were Maggie Kelly, Lexie Jacobs, Katie Smith, Marissa Lewis, Sydney Sweenie, Emma Deppen, Courtney Ehnle, Trey Dale, Jay Norden, Cale Buysse, Tom Brummel, Chase Gripp,

Rick Lootens and Brad Sierens.

On Tuesday, after arriving, the group went to the Lincoln Museum to expand their knowledge on Abraham Lincoln and Illinois history.

While at the convention two members, Deppen and Jacobs, entered a scrapbook in the FFA scrapbook contest and were interviewed on it.

Two members, Deppen

and Kelly, and two graduated members, Kristyn Ehnle and Annika Carter, were awarded their state degrees. Andrew Smith, another graduated member, was recognized for earning the American degree, the highest degree awarded to FFA members.

Along with many sessions and workshops they also attended a dance and a minor league baseball game.

Extension plans careers in ag program The University of Illinois Extension is offering a careers in ag youth education program for 4-H members in Grades 6-8. This program, which will be taught by local FFA members, will give 4-H members the chance to investigate careers in agriculture, find out more about themselves, prepare a resume and learn job searching skills, create and cultivate skills in teamwork, leadership and

goal-setting and create bonds with area 4-H and FFA members.

This program was created to fill two needs in the community: create a better understanding of careers in agriculture and establish a connection between local 4-H and FFA organizations.

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29, at the LaSalle County Extension office at 1698 N 31st Road.

The cost to participate is $10 per participant and includes lunch, snacks, workshop materials and leadership, education and workforce preparation education.

Registration is due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. To register, call 815433-0707 or email Molly Novotney at novotone2@ illinois.edu. Registration is also available online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/

Some countries don’t like the way U.S. farmers operate. For example, both the European Union and China ban a variety of genetically modified crops grown in the United States, while Russia doesn’t like several of the growth promotants some U.S. farmers use in animal feed. As these obstacles appear, U.S. farmers have the choice of modifying their farming practices to meet the requirements of offshore customers or finding new customers.

Apparently taking their lead from these countries, some states have put into place laws which tell farmers how to do their job, restricting sales of food products that are not raised in the manner determined appropriate by state legislators. Farmers will modify farming operations if consumers really get upset about things. But how much of a farm operation should be determined by state law?

California passed a law requiring its egg producers to provide cages that permit chickens to have the full extension of all their limbs. (After dealing with poultry, perhaps the California legislators will attempt to set similar standards for airline passengers.)

The original California legislation was followed by another law requiring that all eggs sold in

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California – regardless of which state they are produced – be raised under the exacting California standards. In response, non-California poultry operators have lawyered up and filed a suit challenging the California law. They don’t believe state laws that effectively restrict movement of products around the United States are Constitutional.

While not yet restricting the flow of products in interstate commerce, several states have laws which put farmers on notice that if they don’t follow farming rules set by the legislature, they could go to jail. For example, both Colorado and Arizona have established laws detailing how calves and pigs must be housed, although both provide an exception for rodeos.

The Arizona legislature mandated that any violation of its farming statues constitutes a Class I misdemeanor, putting the infraction in the same category as shoplifting, assaulting a teacher or practicing podiatry without a license.

But the big worry for U.S. farmers is how widely legislation may

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be enacted that tells farmers how to farm. As the saying goes, nothing is too difficult if you don’t have to do it yourself. So non-farming legislators have no hesitation to tell farmers how to do their job. The poultry industry is not too keen for legislators telling them how much room a chicken must have for it to be happy.

Nor is the pork industry excited with laws that tell them how to raise pigs – a real concern given the extent of confinement hog operations in the United States.

As the rural-urban divide grows, the trust between consumers and farmers diminishes.

The reality of farming, particularly livestock farming, increasingly collides with the emotional preferences of some consumers. The challenge for American farmers is how to meet the demands of their customers while remaining efficient and profitable. A patchwork of 50 state laws dealing with farming operations written by politicians is not a solution.

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He is currently affiliated with the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University.

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Meador will work on farms and with customers across north central Illinois, and Minnaert will work on farms and with customers across northwest Illinois. Interns will be able to sharpen their skills, gain some new perspective and learn more about the seed and service offered by AgVenture.

Meador of Lena is the son of Rick and Mary Meador. He will be a sophomore at Iowa State University, where he is majoring in agronomy, and is a member of Farm House fraternity.

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Farm Bureau plans trips Nauvoo The Bureau and Stark County Farm Bureaus will travel to Nauvoo on Thursday, July 30.

Activities include a horse-drawn wagon tour of historic sites and homes in Old Nauvoo. The group will visit the family living center. Guests will see demonstrations in a wide variety of 19th century trades such as spinning, bread making, candle making, pottery and rope and barrel making. The trip will conclude with a visit to Baxter’s Vineyards, the oldest winery in the state of Illinois.

The cost for the day trip is $75. The deadline to register is Tuesday, July 14. The bus will stop in Princeton and Toulon.

To reserve a seat, call the Bureau County Farm

Bureau at 815-875-6468.

Washington, D.C. The Farm Bureau will partner with TriState Travel for a spring trip to Washington, D.C., March 30 to April 5. Anyone interested in learning more about what the trip has to offer should attend an informational preview at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Bureau County Farm Bureau in Princeton.

TriState Travel has lined up the trip and will be on hand to highlight the sights of the trip as well as answer as questions. Pricing, insurance and booking information will be available. To register for the informational meeting, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at 815875-6468.

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2015 BCR Male Track Athlete of the Year

BV brings in Spang, Litherland as co-ADs

The Drew Pranka File • BCR Honor Roll leader in 110 HH, 300 IH, pole vault, 4x1 and 4x200 relays • State qualifier in 110 HH, 300 IH • State medalist in 300 IH, seventh • School record holder in 300 IH, 39.1 • Selected to compete for Team Illinois in Senior Spotlight Meet.

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Princeton’s Drew Pranka qualified for state in both hurdles events, medaling in the 300 intermediates. The BCR Track Athlete of the Year will run for Washington and Lewis University in Lexington, Va., next year

Daring and versatile

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

There are two words used to describe Drew Pranka when it comes to track and field — he’s daring and versatile.

He ran, he hurdled and he pole vaulted with the best of them.

He qualified for the Class 2A state competition in two individual events, medaling in one, and topped the BCR Honor Roll in three individual events. He also anchored the Tigers’ top Honor Roll efforts in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

Put it all together and Pranka is the 2015 BCR Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

“We have been blessed to have a lot of versatile athletes over the years, but I would probably put him at the top of the list. He is just a great athlete,” PHS coach Dan Foes said.

His daring side comes with the

“We have been blessed to have a lot of versatile athletes over the years, but I would probably put him at the top of the list. He is just a great athlete.”

Dan Foes • PHS coach events he competes in. While clearing a hurdle brings a bit of courage, Pranka’s favorite event is pole vault, and the degree of daring adventure it brings.

“It’s just fun to do. You’re just flinging yourself into the air and hoping you get over the bar,” he said. “It is also not my best event, it just turned out to be the one that was the most fun. Both hurdles and vault require a lot of confidence to

do, you have to trust yourself and your body in order to get over the hurdles and the bar. You have to practice them enough that it just become second nature.”

Pranka shared top BCR Honor Roll honors in the pole vault at 11-9 with Bureau Valley sophomore Hunter Schoff, a 1A state qualifier.

By medal count, Pranka’s best event is the 300 intermediate hurdles, in which he placed seventh in Class 2A with a season best 39.1, an improvement of 1.6 seconds from a year ago. His time is also a school record.

“He ran outstanding times in both (hurdles), but he shattered the school record in the 300 IH,” Foes said.

Pranka said he was very happy to reset the school record and the medal was a “great way to close out the season and my career.”

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Friends of Strays participates in Birdies for Charity

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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.

This is a fun and easy way to support Friends of Strays, and you might have a chance to win the use of a 2015 Lexus SUV

ty, transfers from BVW/ BVS to BVHS. She previously was head volleyball MANLIUS — There’s coach at BVHS (2002-09).

“She’s a proven leader, also been a shuffling of very passionate about the deck at Bureau kids, very passionate Valley High School about BV sports. We to fill the positions just felt like it was a left behind with the great time to bring departure of athletic her back to the high director and coach school,” Lawson said.

Jeff Ohlson to PrincDeVenney, a 2006 eton last month. graduate of BVHS, has Jason Spang and been on the Storm Vicki Litherland have track staff the past five been hired as co‐athJason years. He was a highly letics/activities direcSpang successful track athtors and PE teachers. lete for St. Ambrose Assistant coach Dan University in hurdles DeVenney was proand weights. moted to take over “I’m very honOhlson’s position ored to be taking as head boys’ track over a program that coach. has produced such Spang was the high-level performhead football coach ing student-athletes, at Peotone the past and can’t wait to two seasons and Vicki see how our season directed Annawan/ Wethersfield to the Litherland goes with most of the team returning next playoffs in his one season there (2008). He year,” he said.

BV also filled its head will be an assistant varsity football coach at BV. His softball coach vacancy, wife, Lauren, was hired as bringing F/S coach Dan Kolb out of the bullpen to BVW special ed teacher.

“He’s a ‘high-energy’ replace Brian Humphrey, guy and has a football who resigned after 10 seabackground. We just felt sons. Kolb, a 1992 graduate with a need in our football of Walnut High School, is a program and based on a former big league pitchneed for our leadership, er for the Texas Rangers, he gives us a very good Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanoption,” BV principal Eric ta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Lawson said.

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for two years by guessing the correct number of birdies during this year’s tournament.

All of the money pledged for Friends of Strays goes to the shelter as well as a match from the tournament itself. Pledges are due by June 30.

Forms for participating in this fundraiser are available at the shelter or by calling either 815-8727387 or 815-866-2940.

Hall Play Day SPRING VALLEY — The Red Devil Touchdown Club is sponsoring a Golf Play Day at 10 a.m., Saturday June 27, at Spring Creek. The $75 fee includes golf, cart, T-shirt and lunch at the golf course, then free food and beer from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jack’s Tap in Spring Valley, with Live Lotto beginning at 6 p.m.

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Ohlson adds girls hoops post at PHS

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Jeff Ohlson has added a new responsibility to his new job at Princeton High School.

The newly hired athletic director has taken on the duties as the varsity girls’ basketball coach at PHS. Ohlson now succeeds Kevin Hieronymus as basketball coach having taken over the AD chair from Jesse Brandt last month.

Ohlson, a 1992 graduate of PHS, was girls’ basketball coach at Bureau Valley from 2000-10. He won a regional championship in his last season, defeating Mendota 59-42 at Prouty Gym. He also had coached track and football at Bureau Valley. He had been AD for three years.

Ohlson was the hero for PHS in the 1992 sectional championship game at his alma mater, sinking the game-winning free throw against Mendota. It was the Tigers’ first sectional championship in 37 years.

In other PHS hires,

Aaron Christensen was appointed as assistant wrestling coach and Brik Wedekind as sophomore boys’ basketball coach.

All of the fall coaching staff was approved including: Pat Hodge, head cross country coach.

Will Gross as head golf coach and Mason Kimberly as assistant.

Andy Puck as head volleyball coach with Erin Tinley, Josie Gustafson and Kaitlyn Peterson (volunteer) as assistants.

David Gray as head boys’ soccer coach. PHS seeks an assistant boys’ soccer coach with the resignation of Rod Jaggers.

Jesse Snyder as head football coach with assistants Jim Carboni, Tim Ciesielski, Dan Foes, Rob Jensen, Zack Smith, Wedekind, Randy Allen (volunteer) and Nick Vujanov (volunteer).

Connie Lind as head girls’ tennis coach and Beth Peacock as assistant.

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2015 BCR Boys Track and Field Honor Roll Here’s a look at the top area boys and their performances that have been reported to the BCR, shown with the state qualifying standards for Class 1A and 2A. Keys: *state qualifiers; **state medalists; +school record, ++county record.

The Boys

Shot put (48-0, 50-11) — *John Barnes-jr. (SB) 50-9 1/2; Simon Burcham-so. (H) 45-5 1/2; Clay Stuepfert-jr. (AL) 43-1; Michael Manning-so. (SB) 41-2 3/4; Trevor Bickett-sr. (P) 40-9 1/2; Chase Pierce-sr. (BV) 38-6; Colton Youngren-so. (P) 37-5; Alex Peckfr. (BV) 35-0.

Discus (143-0,149-0) — **John Barnes-jr. (SB) 162-2; Michael Manning-so. (SB) 1372; Trevor Bickett-sr. (P) 133-2; Colton Youngren-so. (P) 132-6; Luke Becker-sr. (AL) 123-7; Chase Pierce-sr. (BV) 113-9; Jake Wertzjr. (H) 112-3; Jacob Tudor-jr. (Ohio) 108-10.

High jump (6-3, 6-3) — Lucus Sisler-so. (P) 6-0; Gailen Gibson-so. (BV) 5-10, Nick Edgecomb-so. (H) 5-10; Austin Rossler-so. (P) 5-6; Hunter Schoffso. (BV) 5-4; Nick Stoner-jr. (H) 5-4; Brett Schenck-fr. (P) 5-4.

Long jump (21-0, 21-8) — Bret Dannis-jr. (SB) 20-8 1/2; Gailen Gibson-so. (BV) 19-11; Josh Gross-jr. (AL) 19-4 3/4; Drake Davis-fr. (BV) 18-10 1/2; Austin Nordstrom-sr. (P) 18-5; Brent Loftus-so (P) 18-1; Patrick Einhaus-jr. (H) 18-0; Austin Wierzbicki-fr. (BV) 17-9.

Triple jump (42-3, 43-10) — Baylee Hopps-jr. (SB) 42-11; *Gailen Gibson-so. (BV) 41-11; Lenny Mead-jr. (P) 37-7 1/2; Miles Rose-sr. (P) 36-7; Daryl Senicafr. (SB) 36-1; Brent Loftus-so. (P) 35-10 1/2; Hunter Schoff-so. (BV) 35-2; Nick Stoner-jr. (H) 34-7 1/2.

Pole vault (13-0, 13-6) — Drew Pranka-sr. (P) 11-9,*Hunter Schoff-so. (BV) 11-9; Dominic Biggs-jr. (P) 10-0; Kendile Whitford-fr. (P) 9-6; Westley Schmidt-fr. (H) 8-6; Joe Alvarez-sr.

(H) 8-0; Michael Warren-sr. (P) 7-6.

100 (11.14, 11.04) — Aaron Rybarczyk-sr. (H) 11.31; Austin Nordstrom-sr. (P) 11.34; Kai Tomaszewski-jr. (P) 11.47; Brock Griffin-jr. (P) 11.69; Michael Eastwoodso. (BV) 11.72; Leonel Perez-sr. (H) 11.84; Baylee Hopps-jr. (SB) 11.85; Brady Shipp-jr. (SB) 11.91.

200 (22.94, 22.54) — *Brock Griffin-jr. (P) 23.34; Aaron Rybarczyk-sr. (H) 23.64; Kai Tomaszewski-jr. (P) 23.84; Drew Pranka-sr. (P) 23.94; Michael Eastwood-so. (BV) 23.98; Baylee Hopps-jr. (SB) 24:05; Lenny Meadso. (P) 24.14; Aaron Rybarczyk-sr.

(H) 24.53.

400 (51.74, 50.84) — *Kai Tomaszewski-jr. (P) 50.76; Lenny Mead-jr. (P) 51.27; *Michael Eastwood-so. (BV) 51.36; Gailen Gibson-so. (BV) 54.18; Trey Dale-jr.

(BV) 54.57; Daryl Senica-fr. (SB) John Al 55.4; Austin Rossler-jr. (P) 55.64; Bret Trey Kendile Whitford-fr. (P) 55.94.

Barnes Baldonado Dannis Dale 800 (2:01.24, 1:59.04) — Al Baldonado-sr. (H) 2:11.1; Carter Funfsinn-so. (SB) 2:14.12; Brent Loftus-so. (P) 2:14.8; Alan Stamberger-jr. (AL) 2:14.94; Cody Workman-jr. (P) 2:15.7; Drake Davis-fr. (BV) 2:15.94; Caje Peterson-so. (BV) 2:17.56; Colin Nelson-fr. (P) 2:19.26.

1600 (4:37.24, 4:30.44) — *Al Baldonado-sr. (H) 4:27.6; Cody Workman-jr. (P) 4:56.13; Brent Loftus-so. (P) 5:06.21; Austin Lenny Baylee Brock Gailen Wierzbicki-fr. (BV) 5:08.78; Johnee Schulte-jr. (Ohio) 5:10; Carter Mead Hopps Griffin Gibson Funfsinn-so. (SB) 5:14.13; Bradley Sierens-fr. (BV) 5:10.43; Gage Ripka-so. (H) 5:14.1.

3200 (10:04, 9:49.24) — **Al Baldonano-sr. (H) 9:34.63; Cody Workmnan-jr. (P) 10:46.16; Tyler Gonigam-sr. (BV) 11:30.4; Brent Loftus-so. (P) 11:30.94; Carter Funfsinn-so. (SB) 11:39.7; Gage Ripka-so. (H) 11:42.39; Denver Wyatt-jr. (P) 11:43.18.

110 HH (15.54, 15.24) — *Drew Pranka-sr. (P) 14.86; *Bret Dannis-fr. (SB) 15.47; Lenny MeadLucus Bradley Aaron Drew jr. (P) 16.29; Hunter Schoff-so. (BV) Sisler Sierens Rybarczyk Pranka 17.1; Blake Janssen-so. (P) 17.94; Nick Edgcomb-so. (H) 18.9.

Al Baldonado (Hall, sr.) - The 51.36. Also used that speed to 300 IH (42.0, 40.44) — Red Devils distance ace capped anchor the Storm’s state-qualifying **+Drew Pranka-sr. (P) 39.1; Lenny his career with his first state track 4x400 as well as the 4x800 relay.

Mead-jr. (P) 39.96; **Bret Dannismedal, placing fourth in the 1600 Brock Griffin (Princeton, jr.) - One fr. (SB) 41.06; Baylee Hopps-jr.

(SB) 43.02; Hunter Schoff-so. (BV) meters (4:27.6). He also qualified of three Tigers to qualify for state in 44.78; Nick Stoner-jr. (H) 45.5; Kurt in the 3200, just missing a medal 2A, the PHS junior led the Honor Bitting-fr. (BV) 50.52. in 10th place (9:34.63). Had the Roll in the 200 with a time of 23.34 4x100 (44.54, 43.54) distance trifecta in the Honor Roll and advanced to state. Also ran — PHS (Tomaszewski, Mead, with the top time of 2:11.1 in the on the Tigers’ Honor Roll leading Nordstrom, Pranka) 44.58; SBA 800.

4x100 relay.

(Hopps, Dannis, Seneca, Shipp) John Barnes (St. Bede, jr.) - The Baylee Hopps (St Bede, jr.) 45.15; Hall (Bernardoni, Einhaus, St. Bede strongman qualified for Another LaMoille product, the Perez, Rybarczyk) 46.12; AL state in both weights, topped with academy junior had plenty of (Conderman, Gross, Ohlendorff a seventh-place effort in the dishops in the triple jump with a hop, DeLong) 46.1); BV (Davis, cus.

He led the Honor Roll in both skip and jump of 42-11 to top the Eastwood, Peterson, Dale) 46.87. www.edwardjones.com events and took family bragging Honor Roll.

4x200 (1:33.74, 1:31.74) rights by breaking his dad’s (SBA Lenny Mead (Princeton, jr.) - The — PHS (Tomaszewski, Mead, weights coach Ron) academy PHS junior was a key member Griffin, Pranka) 1:34.28; BV record in the discus at 162-2. He of the Tigers’ 4x100 and 4x200 (Eastwood, Gibson, Peterson, Dale) topped out at 50-9 1/2 in the shot relays, which topped the BCR 1:36.18; Hall (Bernardoni, Einhaus, Perez, Rybarczyk) 1:37.9. put.

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Sports shorts Logan girls hoops camp

BCR Male Track and Field Athletes of the Year

PRINCETON — Logan Junior High School will hold a girls basketball camp for girls entering Grades 3-8 July 7-10.

Cost is $30. To register, contact Kevin Hieronymus at 815-866-9402 or via email at bcrsports@ yahoo.com.

Westside 2-on-2

PERU — The third annual West Side 2-on-2 will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Sunset Park in Peru. The 16-team, double-elimination tournament has one division for men ages 18 to 50 plus.

Entry fee is $15. The winning duo will be awarded champion’s T-shirts. Cousins Alec Schwab and Noah Lamboley of Peru won the tournament in 2014 and Schwab and Clint Dalrymple of Plainfield won in 2013.

To register, text 815326-1945 or email fran_ brolley@ivcc.edu.

KurtFest 2015

PRINCETON — The second annual KurtFest Soccer Tournament will be Saturday, June 27, at Zearing Park. The tournament is held in memory of Kurt Garvin.

For more information, visit the Soccer Academy Facebook page.

Walnut 5K

WALNUT — The Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Bureau Valley North Junior High School. All proceeds are donated to ALS for research.

Check-in and race day registration will be from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the tent by the park shelter south of the school. Entry fee is $15 if received by Friday, June 26, $20 after.

For more information, call Julie VonHolten at 815-379-2269 or by email at walnut5kals@ gmail.com.

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Of all the events he competed in, Princeton senior Drew Pranka enjoyed the pole vault most for the daring edge it brought. He shared BCR Honor Roll honors with Bureau Valley’s Hunter Schoff with a vault of 11-9.

Pranka From Page 17 Foes said it’s too bad he couldn’t put Pranka in more than four events each meet.

“Drew had an outstanding season in his senior season, capping off a wonderful career. It was always fun to watch him perform,” Foes said.

Scoreboard Rec golf

Wyaton Hills Ladies League STANDINGS: 1. Anne’s Antiques 8-0, 2. Wyanet Carpet 4-4, 3. Ranchitos Seniortas 3.5 - 4.5, 4. Myrtles 3. -4.5, 5.

White Way 3-5, 6. Flour House 2-6.

Flag events: Deb Maritz, long putt #1.

BIRDIES: Nancy Pierson #6, Sue Moss #6.

Low gross: Michelle Coble 41.

Low net: Karen Towns 31.

Softball

WESTERN BUREAU VALLEY LEAGUE C League Princeton Cubs def. Princeton A’s B League Tampico 17, Princeton Cardinals 5.

Cardinals: Bryanna Segerstrom (2 hits).

FASTPITCH CHURCH LEAGUE Standings: St. Matthews 4-0, Methodist 4-0, 3. St. Louis/Covenant 3-2, 4. Bureau Township 2-3, 5. Princeton Bible Church 1-3, 6. Bunker Hill 1-2, 7.

People Church 0-5.

“Drew was an athlete that everyone wants on their team, we could truly put him in any event and he could excel. He was always up for any challenge. I feel it was this attitude that made him a great competitor.”

Recently, Pranka competed in the Senior Spotlight Meet in Dubuque, Iowa, representing Team Illinois against other Midwestern states. He

took part in Team Illinois’ winning effort in the 110 hurdle shuttle and placed fourth individually in the 400 hurdles.

Next year, Pranka, who also medaled in state wrestling competition, will compete in track and field for Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. He anticipates continuing competing in the vault and hurdles and a relay at some time.

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“I’m very excited to go out to W&L. It should be very exciting and fun to move forward,” Pranka said.

Foes know he will be up for the challenge.

“Drew is a great kid with a easy going and positive attitude on life.

He is going to be excellent at anything he chooses to do in life,” Foes said.

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2015 — Drew Pranka, Princeton 2014 — Caleb Strom, Princeton 2013 — Logan Hoffert, Bureau Valley 2012 — Adam Weidner, Bureau Valley 2011 — Scott Janusick, Hall 2010 — Scott Janusick, Hall 2009 — Adam Sanden, Bureau Valley 2008 — Matt Hassler, Hall 2007 — Garrett Barnas, Bureau Valley 2006 — Josh Wilkinson, Bureau Valley 2005 — Evan Holschbach, Jeff Scoma, Princeton 2004 — Michael Grieve, Bureau Valley 2003 — Chris Safranski, St. Bede 2002 — Jason Bill, Bureau Valley 2001 — Mike Behrens, Bureau Valley 2000 — Randy Bill, Bureau Valley 1999 — D.J. Glynn, Hall 1998 — D.J. Glynn, Hall; Nathan Norman, Princeton 1997 — Devin Johnson, Nathan Norman, Princeton 1996 — Matthew Keutzer, LaMoille; Nathan Norman, Princeton 1995 — Jeremie Carlson, Princeton 1994 — Joel Eckberg, Walnut 1993 — Mike McLane, LaMoille 1992 — Pat Klimaszewski, DePue 1991 — Greg Groat, Princeton 1990 — Greg Groat, Princeton 1989 — Al Layton, Princeton 1988 — Randy Allen, Princeton

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tration form, visit the Braida Golf Outing’s Facebook page or webpage at https://sites.google.com/site/jaybraidamemorialopen.

July 12. For more information, contact Diane Janz at St. Margaret’s at 815-664-7260 or by email at djanz@ aboutsmh.org.

which will be held Saturday, July 11, at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton.

This year’s recipient is Kamden “Chewey” Wahlgren of Princeton.

His parents are Erick and Staci.

Kamden is in second grade and was diagnosed with pediatric auto-immune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with strep in 2012. He was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and toxic encephalitis.

The Braida Committee is looking for help to raise money for the Wahlgren family. Any one who would like to donate something other than money such as a silent auction item or would like to be a hole sponsor or T-shirt sponsor is asked to visit www.gofundme.com/jaybraidamemorial.

For more information or a regis-

SPRING VALLEY — The 33rd annual Jimmy D Golf Day will be Sunday, July 12, at Spring Creek Golf Course and Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby.

The event is held in memory of James A. “Jimmy” DeAngelo, who died at age 37 in 1983 after fighting cancer. It was the wish of Jimmy and his family to raise funds for cancer patients. The event raised $20,677 last year and more than $658,000 over the past 32 years.

This year’s goal is $22,000. The proceeds will benefit the Esophageal and Colon Cancer Center at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Event organizers are seeking golfers as well as sponsors. The golfer donation is $95 prepaid or $100 on

PRINCETON — This year’s Tiger Classic, sponsored by the Princeton High School Booster Club, will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course in Princeton.

Registration fees are $75 per golfer and $30 for dinner. Golf will be limited to the first 20 teams to sign up.

One golfer will have a chance to win $5,000 in the putting contest. Registration will start at 10 a.m. with a shot gun start at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at Fitzgerald’s Banquet Center at 6 p.m.

For more information, call PHS golf coach Will Gross at 815-8784623.

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Princeton Elks Lodge holds annual banquet PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Lodge sponsored its 13th annual youth awards banquet on May 7 in conjunction with Elks National Youth Week to recognize and honor local area youth for their achievements. Awards and recognition were given to youth participating in the program sponsored by the Princeton Elks Lodge. Also during the event, the Lodge, among others, recognized the Elk of the Year, Lady Elk of the Year and Citizens of the Year.

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Les Wooden presenting a Grand Lodge award to Denny Denton.

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Katrina Corrie presenting Boy Scout Leader of the Year to Don Nosalik.

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460 • Garage Sales *PRINCETON 24 South Mercer (across from Logan Jr. High). Friday, June 26, 8am-5pm; Saturday, June 27, 8am-noon. Doll house, books, Dickens & North Pole, bookcases, HO trains & buildings, furniture. Lots of stuff DOVER 206 West Washington/Marion (off Rt. 34).

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 26, 27, 28; 8am6pm.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) John E. Regenhardt, ) deceased ) CLAIM NOTICE Case No. 2015-P-43 Notice is given of the death of John E. Regenhardt of LaMoille, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 10, 2015 to Catherine McDowell, of 1707 Indiana Ave., Mendota, IL 61342 whose attorney is Guilfoyle Law Firm, 1316 Meriden Street, Mendota, Illinois 61342.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 31, 2015. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s

claim may be filed on or before the date stated in the notice, if later than the date shown above.

Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

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

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 20, 27 and July 4, 2015.

Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works”, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from, June 8, 2015 that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Library District, is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Bureau County as of June, 2015.

A copy of the full resolution and the Department of labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Library District at 101 Depot Street, DePue, Illinois, and to any employer or associ-

ation of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same.

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WATERMAIN BORING INVITATION TO BID The City of Princeton, Illinois, will accept sealed bids for boring, capping and connecting for watermain and sanitary sewer lines off of Backbone Road in Princeton. Sealed bids clearly marked “Boring – Backbone” will be accepted until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at the

City of Princeton City Hall. Bid packets are available as of June 29th and may be picked up between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2 S. Main Street Princeton, IL. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technicalities in bidding.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27 and 30, 2015.

in such amount, respectively, as said Board may determine, within the limits of said appropriations, respectively and pursuant to statute.

SECTION 5. That any unexpended balance of any item or items of any appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any other item or items of this appropriation for the same general purpose or purposes.

SECTION 6. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Trustees of the Dalzell Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois, this 17th day of June, A.D., 2015, pursuant to roll call vote as follows: RICHARD CROISSANT _x__ AYE; DAVID BERNABEI _x__ AYE; RONALD MALCOLM _x__ AYE; APPROVED: DAVID BERNABEI, PRESIDENT DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DALZELL, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ATTEST: RICHARD CROISSANT SECRETARY Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27, 2015.

RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 109 N. ROCK ISLAND STREET, BUREAU A/K/A BUREAU JUNCTION, IL 61315 Property Index No. 23-17-129-002. The real estate is improved with a single family 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-21424.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-21424 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00088 TJSC#: 35-7101 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.

I659562 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

to the contract throughout, including the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 48, Sects 39s-1-12) and the Illinois Preference rates will apply to portions of this project. Minorities and women owned businesses (MBE/WBE) are encouraged to submit bids on this Project.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27 and 30, 2015.

ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF BUREAU COUNTY, DALZELL, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 1ST, 2015 AND ENDING ON MAY 31ST, 2016 Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Dalzell Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois, has prepared, in tentative form, an Annual Budget and Appropriation ordinance which the District made conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon.

Whereas, a public hearing was held as to such Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance at 5:45 p.m. on the 17th day of June, 2015, notice of which hearing was given by publication as required by law, and all other legal requirements have been satisfied.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, of Dalzell, in the County of Bureau, and State of Illinois as follows: SECTION 1. That the fiscal year for the DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT be and the same is fixed and declared to be from the 1st day of June, 2015, until the 31st day of May, 2016.

SECTION 2. The following budget contains a statement of Cash on Hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, an estimate of the cash expected to be received during the fiscal year from all sources, an estimate of the expenses contemplated for such fiscal year, and a statement of the estimated cash expected to be on hand at the end of the year as follows: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND INCOME 1. Cash balance, estimated, beginning of fiscal year $ 10,208.29 2. Portion of taxes of levy approved in 2014 & estimated to be received during this fiscal year $ 12,485.00 3. Estimated amount to be received from Replacement Tax $ 65.00 4. Estimated interest to be received from investments $ 5.00 5. Estimated amount to be received from IL Municipal League $ 353.00 6. Estimated amount to be received from Village of Dalzell for TIF rebate $ 3,742.00 6. Estimated amount to be received from miscellaneous sources $ 100.00 Total Estimated Income $ 26,958.29 ESTIMATED EXPENSES AND APPROPRIATIONS 1. Administrative Expenses a. Posting, publications and miscellaneous 330.00 b. Legal expense 1,650.00 Subtotal $ 1,980.00 2. Salary Fund a. Trustees 150.00 b. Firefighters 750.00 Subtotal $ 900.00 3. Fire Equipment and Supplies Fund a. Improvements to and maintenance fire fighting equipment 7,000.00 b. Fuel 4,000.00 Subtotal $ 11,000.00 4. Capital Expenditures 1,750.00 Subtotal $ 1,750.00 5. Equipment/Lease Purchase Payment 4,500.00 Subtotal $ 4,500.00 6. Liability Insurance Fund 6,200.00 Subtotal $ 6,200.00 7. Future Fire Equipment/Fire Truck Fund 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY Administrative Expense Fund $ 1,980.00 Salary Fund $ 900.00 Fire Equipment & Supplies Fund $ 11,000.00 Capital Expenditures $ 1,750.00 Equipment/Lease Purchase Payment $ 4,500.00 Liability Insurance Fund $ 6,200.00 Future Fire Equipment/Fire Truck Fund $ 10,000.00 Total Estimated Expenses $ 36,330.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATION: $ 36,330.00 SECTION 3. The foregoing sums of money be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the Dalzell Fire Protection District, herein specified, for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending on May 31, 2016.

SECTION 4. The funds derived from sources other than the 2014 tax levy may be allotted by the Board of Trustees to such appropriations and

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR Statement of cash balance at the beginning of the fiscal year, cash receipts and disbursements and cash balance on hand, for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2014 and ending on May 31, 2015.

Cash on Hand - May 31, 2014 $ 10,208.29 TOTAL CASH ON HAND $10,208.29 RECEIPTS Comptroller $ 64.64 Peru Federal Savings Bank $ 4.64 Bureau County Treasurer $ 12,484.64 Travelers Insurance $ 118.00 Village of Dalzell, TIF Rebate $ 3,741.86 IL Municipal League $ 353.23 TOTAL RECEIPTS $16,767.01 TOTAL CASH ON HAND AND RECEIPTS $26,975.30 DISBURSEMENTS AEC Fire & Safety $277.85 Alexis Fire Equip. $ 1,845.72 Arrow Sales & Service $ 75.00 Bill Liesse projection training $ 521.18 Blackhawk FF Assoc. $300.00 Bureau County Republican $ 350.00 Community Bank $ 4,443.64 Dalzell FF $ 1,000.00 Debo’s $133.19 Diana Liesse $353.28 Eagle Engr. $ 65.80 Gerald M. Hunter, Ltd. $ 1,740.00 Happy’s Service $ 390.00 Ideal Ins. Agency $ 2,626.00 IL Association $ 38.00 IL Fire Store $ 1,535.21 Lanuti’s $606.00 Mabis $ 65.00 NBLFA Assoc. dues $400.00 Peru Federal Savings Bank $ 5,304.12 Ragon Communication $65.98 R. Croissant $ 471.21 Training class $ 100.00 Traveler’s $ 1,463.00 Valley Flowers $ 88.60 10/33 Ambulance $112.59 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $24,371.37 BALANCE ON HAND AS OF 05/31/15 $2,603.93 The undersigned, William Liesse, Treasurer of the DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Dalzell, Bureau County, Illinois, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete statement of the balances, receipts, and disbursements of the DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2014 and ending May 31, 2015 WILLIAM LIESSE, TREASURER DALZELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DALZELL, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ARMANDO ALDANA, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00088 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 27, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 59 IN THE VILLAGE OF BUREAU (ALSO KNOWN AS THE VILLAGE OF BUREAU JUNCTION), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT NOW ON FILE IN THE

CITY OF PRINCETON REQUEST FOR BIDS – STREET IMPROVEMENTS Sealed bids clearly marked “2015 street improvement project” will be received by the City of Princeton at City Hall until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 14th, and then at said office and time, publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed improvements consist of bituminous patching, HMA milling, HMA leveling binder, HMA surface and manhole adjustments.

The contract documents may be examined and obtained at Princeton City Hall, 2 S Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 beginning on Monday, June 29th, 2015.

All bids shall be submitted on the forms provided, and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, and subject to the conditions provided in the instructions to bidders.

The City of Princeton reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the City of Princeton.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

DIANA J. YOUNG, et al ) Defendant ) 14CH 0007 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 28, 2015, 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 203 CANAL STREET, LAMOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-436-002; 05-24436-003. The real estate is improved with a single family 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-13-30625.

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. 14-13-30625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 07 TJSC#: 35-9234 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.

I661840 Published in the Bureau County Repubican June 27, July 4 and 11, 2015.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 6-22-2015, adopted June 22, 2015, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buda, Bureau, County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), intends to issue its waterworks revenue bonds (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”) at one time or from time to time as funds are needed up to but in any event not to exceed $1,080,000 in aggregate principal amount for the purpose of paying the costs of a new 370- gallon per minute reverse osmosis water treatment plant, including the drilling of a new water well with approximately 400-feet of transmission main, new high service pumps, new wood frame building and demolition of the old treatment plant, and related facilities, improvements and costs (the “Project”), to constitute a part of the Municipality’s waterworks system (the “System”).

In addition, notice is hereby given that if a petition signed by not less than 37 electors of the Municipality requesting that the question of so acquiring, constructing, and improving the System facilities constituting the Project, and the issuance of waterworks revenue bonds therefor be submitted to the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of publication hereof and of the above ordinance, the question of so acquiring, constructing, improving such facilities and the issuance of Bonds therefor shall be submitted to the electors of the Municipality at the general primary election to be held on March 15, 2016, if such election is held and such question can be and is submitted, and otherwise at the next or prior election at which such question could be so submitted. A form of petition is available in the Village Clerk’s office. /s/ Sarah Cook Village Clerk, Village of Buda, Bureau County, Illinois ORDINANCE NO. 6-22-2015 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,080,000 WATERWORKS REVENUE BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BUDA, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS. PREAMBLES WHEREAS, the Village of Buda, Bureau County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), owns and operates a separate waterworks system (the “System”) in accordance with the provisions of applicable law concerning municipal waterworks systems [Section 5/11-129-1 et seq. of Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, as supplemented and amended, including by the Local Government Debt Reform Act (collectively, the “Act”)]; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Municipality (the “Corporate Authorities”) has determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality’s public health, safety and welfare to undertake a project consisting of a new 370- gallon per minute reverse osmosis water treatment plant, including the drilling of a new water well with approximately 400-feet of transmission main, new high service pumps, new wood frame building and demolition of the old treatment plant, together with required structures, equipment, appurtenances and fixtures, all electrical, mechanical or other work and the acquisition of land or rights in land necessary, useful or advisable in connection with such work, and as such work may progress in one or more phases, and other related costs, the “Project”), substantially in accordance with the preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimate therefor prepared by McClure Engineering Associates, Inc., Ottawa, Illinois, the consulting engineers therefor; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Project, including necessary interest during acquisition, construction and installation, engineering, legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs and other expenses preliminary to and in connection with the Project, is anticipated to be $2,084,000, of which $1,080,000 is to be paid from proceeds of the hereinafter described Bonds and the balance from other sources, including $40,000 in applicant contributions, $868,000 in an Agency Grant and $96,000 HUD in funds; and WHEREAS, costs of the Project are expected to be paid from funds on hand or already advanced therefor, and proceeds of Bonds payable from the revenues of the System and issued pursuant to the Act, this ordinance and ordinances supplemental to or amending this ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of the Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the Municipality’s Waterworks System; and WHEREAS, the Municipality has insufficient funds to pay costs of the Project and, therefore, must borrow money and issue water revenue bonds in evidence thereof, at one time or from time to time and in one or more series, up to the aggregate principal amount of $1,080,000 for such purpose, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUDA, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles and Determination to Issue Bonds. The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this ordinance are true, complete and correct and hereby incorporate them into this Section I of this ordinance by this reference thereto. It is necessary and in the best interests of the Municipality to acquire, construct and install the Project for the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as described above, that the System be operated as a separate waterworks system in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and that for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and installing the Project there are hereby authorized to be issued and sold water revenue bonds of the Municipality in an aggregate principal amount up to but in any event not to exceed $1,080,000 (howsoever styled, the “Bonds”).

Section 2. Publication and Notice. Within 10 days after the adoption of this ordinance by the Corporate Authorities, this ordinance, preceded by the notice hereinafter provided for, shall be published by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Municipality; and if no petition, signed by not less than the number of registered voters of the Municipality being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the Municipality, asking that the question of undertaking the Project and of issuing the Bonds to pay the cost thereof be submitted to the electors of the Municipality, is filed with the Village Clerk of the Municipality within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this ordinance and such notice, then this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. If such a petition is filed, an election on the question shall be held as set forth in the form of notice as published. The Village Clerk shall have available and provide a form of petition to any person requesting one. The Village Clerk shall give notice of the foregoing provisions substantially as set forth in the form of the notice presented at the meeting of the Corporate Authorities at which this ordinance is adopted, completed and modified as may be required to comply with the Act. Section 3. Additional Ordinances. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed as provided above in Section 2 and there is no material change in the Project and otherwise as herein described, then the Corporate Authorities in accordance with and pursuant to the Act may adopt additional ordinances or other proceedings supplemental to or amending this ordinance, providing for the issuance and sale of up to but in any event not to exceed $1,080,000 of its waterworks revenue Bonds, prescribing the details of such Bonds, and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the System and the acquisition, construction and installation of the Project.

Such additional or supplemental ordinances or other proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with otherwise applicable law; and this ordinance, together with such supplemental and additional ordinances or other proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds under applicable law.

This shall also constitute reimbursement action under Section 1.150-2 of the Income Tax Regulations.

Section 4. Severability and Repealer. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

Upon motion by Trustee Pete DeFreezer, seconded by Trustee Matt Johnson, adopted (and recorded in the Municipality’s records) this 22nd day of June, 2015, by roll call vote, as follows: AYES (names): Lisa Aber, Matt Johnson, Brian Kaiser, Pete DeFreezer NAYS (names): 0 ABSENT, Etc. (names): 0 Approved June 22, 2015 /s/ Jeff Bitting, Village President, Village of Buda, Bureau County, Illinois Attest: /s/ Sarah Cook, Village Clerk, Village of Buda, Bureau County, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27, 2015.

ing described real estate: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH ,RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHERE THE NORTH LINE OF HIGH STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE EXTENDED EASTERLY CROSSES SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 24, THENCE RUNNING NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 3.90 1/2 CHAINS, THENCE RUNNING WESTERLY 7.54 CHAINS TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 122 IN SAID VILLAGE, WHICH POINT IS 2.75 1/2 CHAINS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 119 IN SAID VILLAGE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS 122 AND 119 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 119, THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID HIGH STREET AND SAID HIGH STREET EXTENDED 8.07 1/2 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND BEING ALL OF SAID LOTS 119 120 133 AND 134 AND A PART OF LOTS 121 122 131 132 IN SAID VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE, AND A PART OF LOT 19 ON A PLAT OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. SOUTH PART OF LOT 19 ON A PLAT OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 203 CANAL STREET, LAMOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-436-002; 05-24-436-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-13-30625.

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. 14-13-30625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 07 TJSC#: 35-9234

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.

I661840 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 27, July 4 and 11, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

DIANA J. YOUNG, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 0007 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 28, 2015, 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 follow-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ARMANDO ALDANA, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00088 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 27, 2015, 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 109 N. ROCK ISLAND STREET, BUREAU A/K/A BUREAU JUNCTION, IL 61315 Property Index No. 23-17-129-002. The real estate is improved with a single family 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-14-21424.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-21424 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00088 TJSC#: 35-7101 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.

I659562 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

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Pulling for victory Ropp family horses have championship legacy

By Dave Cook Shaw Media Service

It’s not hard to guess what goes through most people’s minds when they first see Dale Ropp’s Percheron horses.

But once you get past their immense size, it’s the presence of their steady and affectionate disposition which leaves a lasting impression. These aren’t over-sized affectionate pets, though; these are championship-level athletes who are focused and driven, whether it’s time to train or compete.

As with any championship-caliber team, countless hours are invested in training and preparation, and it involves substantial financial requirements, but none of that can happen without a devoted support team. Living in rural Buda, members of the Ropp family – Dale and his wife, Sally; their daughter, Tami; her husband, Mike; daughter, Patricia and granddaughter, Jenna – are all integral

to the success of the family’s competitive draft horses.

Percherons derive their name from Le Perche, a small province about 50 miles southwest of Paris, France. When the day of the war horse had faded, the people of Le Perche, long associated with horses, adapted their best to fill the need for a heavy coach horse.

After Americans became fond of them in the 1800s, the U.S. saw a massive influx of the breed, and the Percheron became one of America’s best-loved horses. According to The Percheron Horse Association of America, more than 70 percent of purebred draft horses in America during the 1930s were Percherons.

As modernized equipment continued to threaten the horse’s place, much of the farm press was still loyal to the horse as the most economical source of farm power during the Depression, when corn was cheap and gasoline wasn’t.

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One of Dale Ropp’s Percherons pauses for a quick drink of water following one of the frequent work-outs it performs on the Buda farm.

War II, veterans returning to the farm were more mechanically inclined, and the nation’s stock of draft horses dramatically dropped, bottoming out in 1954, when just 85 head were recorded.

Since that time, the breed has been kept going by those devoted to the breed, those sharing the pleasure of working with them at non-farm tasks, and thousands of Amish

farmers who stuck with the horse as their source of farm power.

Dale Ropp, who first got involved with Percherons in 1990, has been competing since 2000. He feels they not only stand favorably to other drafters (Belgians, Clydesdales and Shires) but are the most athletic of the drafting breeds.

“We’ve competed at every level and in every

class, and have had success against some of the best drafters in the world,” Ropp said.

He has competed for years in county fairs within a 3- to 3-hour drive, the Illinois State Fair, and the Brit Iowa Invitational, which is limited to the finest 18 drafting teams.

The Ropps have also been a part of Indiana’s Horse Progress Days, an event Ace (left) and Ollie are no strangers to the show ring for the Dale Ropp family of Buda. that showcases newly The horses’ patience is one of the virtues that keeps this breed popular.

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While discussing how things have changed since he started, Ropp spoke of The Percherons on the Ropp farm in Buda have a temperament that is second to none. a greater interest in the riding classes, which are Steady, patient, willing to work and clearly a part of the family, the horses are valued always very well attended. family members of Dale and Sally Ropp.

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“They’re athletes, so they have to be conditioned; it can take 1 to 2 months to get them ready; each horse has its’ own process.”

The initial training for a new horse is a long and involved process before they even get hitched to a team. Ropp’s expertise

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Ag Matters Since he began competing, he has maintained and built an ever-growing video library of every competition. Each video is put in a slow-motion loop to help determine what adjustments need to be made to their training or to the tack.

Ropp said competitions are a friendly, social event with like-minded people.

“Everyone there is willing to help you in any way or give you whatever you need. They’ll jump right in and help you and are happy to do so, but as soon as you get into the arena, they’re trying to beat you,” Ropp said with a laugh.

Throughout the years, the Ropps have owned 70 head overall, but are now scaling down their operation. Ropp said he can see himself transitioning into the training of young draft horses, but he will gradually move away from competitions.

“I really enjoy working with the young horses,” he said.

They currently have three Percherons. Ace and Ollie, 8, are the veteran competitors, and Chase, 3, is the upcoming rookie.

“It’s a big burden on the amateur, and the expenses can quickly pass out of the hobby realm,” Ropp explained. “It’s also very time consuming; everything involved has to fit into your daily schedule, and there’s no profit to be made unless you’re a breeder. The rewards have

The Ropps’ daughter, Tami, and their granddaughter, Jenna, take a jaunt around the practice track with their team of Percherons. to be something other than money.”

“A History of the Percheron Horse” (1917) describes the breed’s history and relationship with

those who created it: “... particularly prized and accustomed to the affectionate attention of the entire household. Their docility, growing out of

their intimate human relationship is therefore an inborn trait.”

When read that passage, Ropp nodded.

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“The extensive outreach campaign conducted by USDA since the 2014 Farm Bill was enacted, along with extending deadlines, is central to achieving an expected high level of participation,” said Vilsack.

“We worked with universities to simplify these complex programs by providing online tools so producers could explore how program election options would affect their operation in different market conditions; these tools were presented to almost 3,000 organizations across the country. The Farm Service Agency also sent more than 5 million educational notices to producers nationwide and participated in over 4,880 educational events with more

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I am proud of the many committed USDA employees who worked hard over the last several months to provide producers support to help them make these important decisions.”

The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, trigger financial protections for agricultur-

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Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice farms, 99 percent of peanut farms, and 94 percent of medi-

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Location and quality driving current land values As 2014 came to a close, land values had stabilized from the double digit increases of the past few years, according to Farmers National Co., one of the nation’s leading farm and ranch real estate company. Location and quality of land continue to be main drivers of prices for a given tract of land. The lower supply of land for sale and the continued demand for agricultural land is maintaining general stability of the land market.

“While lower grade land has seen drops in value near 15 percent from recent highs, top quality crop and grazing land still bring solid prices as owner operators and investors seek to expand their operations with the most productive land,” said Randy Dickhut, AFM, vice president of real estate operations of Farmers National Co. According to Farmers National Co., the sup-

ply of land for sale is less than in the past few years, as there is no tax policy change driving sales, and landowners remain tight holders of the asset.

“Land is viewed as a long term asset, and owners consider agricultural land a stable investment in a changing world,” said Dickhut.

Demand for cropland and grazing land from owner operators remains good, but buyers are being more realistic in what they will pay given lower grain prices. Sellers are having to be realistic in evaluating the quality of their land and the expected selling price in order to have a successful sale.

Despite leveling or moderately decreasing land values overall, Farmers National Co. has seen strong prices paid for specific properties recently, based on local competition and the desire for quali-

ty. According to Dickhut, farmland seldom comes up for sale in many locations, therefore local producers are willing to pay top dollar to grow their operation and asset base.

Recent value adjustments in the land market still leave land values at historically high levels in the longer term view. Price softening is happening, but at different rates depending on the region, prices for major commodities in that region, and quality of the land. Profitability from record crop incomes supported by insurance coverage, has kept farm operations in the black and producers interested in adding land.

“Buyers are being more realistic when considering land purchases which has reduced the fervor of rapidly escalating prices seen at land auctions in recent years,” said Dickhut.

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to be the main purchasers of agricultural land comprising nearly 90 percent of buyers in many areas.”

Investors are showing up in the market to purchase land, but are also being realistic in the timing of their purchases and the long-term outlook for agricultural land.

Profitability in recent years has left many farm owners cash rich and opting for land purchases for personal and business investments. The tangibility of land and the ability to grow their operation makes land a preferred investment for the owner operator. Producers are being more realistic with their land purchases as they give more attention to the economics of the asset and seek increased financing.

Even with lower grain prices, record grain harvests will keep net farm income quite positive in

2015. This factor should keep the current market fairly stable for the time being.

“As we forecast further out into late 2015 and 2016, circumstances could shift,” said Dickhut. One of the factors that could impact values moving into 2015 is the potential for rising interest rates. If rates increase gradually, as predicted, market impact should be minimal in the short term.

Longer term, world demand for water, food, fuel and fiber will determine commodity prices which will affect future land values. As long as the supply of land for sale remains low and demand continues to be present, land values will be supported, according to Dickhut.

Farmland investment is still a positive long-term opportunity for most producers and investors. Despite slight downward shifts, the

land market remains stable and supports business expansion for farm operators looking to grow their businesses and investors wanting a long term asset.

Farmers National Co., an employee-owned company, is the nation’s leading agricultural landowner services company. Farmers National Co. currently manages more than 4,850 farms in 24 states comprising more than 2.1 million acres. The company has sold more than 3,700 farms and more than $2.65 billion of real estate during the last five years. Additional services provided by the company include auctions, appraisals, insurance, consultation, oil and gas management, lake management, a national hunting lease program, forest resource management, and FNC Ag Stock.

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Global soybean stakeholders monetize biotech-approval delays ST. LOUIS — A new white paper shows that a three-year postponement in global approval of biotech-enhanced soybean traits any time in the next 10 years would cost farmers and consumers a total of nearly $19 billion, compared with typical approval time lines.

This new research was released during a recent International Soybean Growers Alliance (ISGA) mission. Farmer-leaders from the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay met with Chinese governmental officials and influencers to discuss the economic implications of these delays for global producers and consumers of soy.

“It’s no secret that soy is part of a global market,” says Bob Haselwood, United Soybean Board (USB) chairman and soybean farmer from Berryton, Kan. “We need a

coordinated effort across North America, South America and China to work toward timely international approvals for new biotech traits to grow a safe, reliable and abundant food supply that is profitable for both producers and consumers.”

Farmers in large soy-exporting countries that quickly adopt new technology — the U.S., Brazil and Argentina — and consumers in large importing countries —China and the nations in the European Union — have the most to lose from delayed approvals, according to the white paper.

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protein, as is the case in China. Those benefits, however, can’t take place if the approvals process breaks down, and that’s why we’re over here, working to ensure that we have a system that works for both the Chinese and their import partners in the U.S. and South America.”

As an example of important biotech approvals that farmers might need in the near future, the study examined herbicide-tolerance traits and analyzed the effects of approval delays through 2025.

Regulatory delays have real costs for society. For example, when new biotech herbicide-tolerant varieties are not approved in a timely manner, farmers continue to incur increased weed-control costs, potential yield losses and reductions in acreage. Some farmers may

see greatly increased production costs or be forced out of farming entirely.

At the same time, higher prices and reduced supplies strain consumers.

“Timely, science-based approvals are crucial in ensuring increased productivity to meet global supply demands,” says Laura Foell, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) chair. “This mission provided an opportunity for the world’s largest soy producers and consumers to learn that resolving approval delays will benefit everyone along the supply chain.”

The white paper, The Potential Economic Impacts of Delayed Biotech Innovation in Soybeans, was developed in conjunction with ISGA members, by researchers Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Kenneth A. Zahringer and Jon Kruse at the University of Missouri.

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Illinois exports reach $68.2 billion in 2014 Data shows trade promotion legislation, new trade agreements would benefit Illinois’s workers and businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Merchandise exports from Illinois hit $68.2 billion in 2014, reaching a new record. Illinois’ exports in 2014 helped the U.S. achieve a record high for goods and services exports: $2.35 trillion.

Goods exports from Illinois supported an estimated 339,000 U.S. jobs in 2013, contributing to 1.3 million jobs nationwide that were supported by both goods and services exports that year.

On average, jobs in these export-related industries pay up to 18 percent more than non-export related industries.

According to data released by the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Admin-

istration, Illinois’s goods exports in 2014 were led by a number of sectors, including machinery, except electrical ($12.9 billion); transportation equipment ($8.0 billion); and chemicals ($7.6 billion).

“Exports are critical to economic growth and job creation in communities across the country,” said Secretary Pritzker. “With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside the United States, opening more markets to ‘Made in America’ goods and services is fundamental to our nation’s competitiveness, job creation, and the economic security of our families.

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role that trade and exports have played in America’s and Illinois’s economic recovery. In order to build on that momentum, Congress must pass bipartisan trade promotion legislation, which will allow the administration to negotiate new trade agreements that increase accountability and high standards, uphold our values, and open new markets to American goods and services.

Illinois is already benefiting from the free trade agreements that the U.S. has in force with 20 countries. Nearly $37.4 billion (55 percent) of Illinois’ goods exports in 2014 went to free trade partners. Throughout the past 10 years (2005-14), goods exports from Illinois to these markets grew by 105 percent, with sales to Canada, Mexico, Australia and Chile showing the largest dollar growth over this

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Trade promotion legislation For the past 40 years, Congress has enacted Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) type laws to help guide both Democratic and Republican presidents in pursuing trade agreements that support U.S. jobs, eliminate barriers to U.S. exports, and set rules to level the playing field for U.S. companies, farmers, ranchers and workers. TPA allows Congress to set high-standard objectives and priorities for U.S. trade negotiators and establish a process for consulting with Congress and the public.

The regional trade agreements under negotiation now – Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) – accounted for 62 percent of U.S. goods exports in 2014, supported an estimated 4.2

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In 2013, U.S. goods and services exports to the EU supported an estimated 2.5 million U.S. jobs.

Illinois exported $10.7 billion annually in goods to the EU (2012-2014 average).

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