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Can the programs continue?

PHS discusses the options

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — As the 21st Century Grant program ends, the Princeton High School Board looked

at what, if anything, can be done to continue some of the clubs started with this particular grant funding.

At Wednesday’s board meeting, Principal Andy Berlinski reported 72 stu-

dents regularly took part in the federally-funded 21st Century Grant program during the 2013-14 school year. Seventeen students took part in at least one grant activity every month. An additional 103 students participated in at least one grant activity during the school

year, though not on a regular basis. Eighteen students are working toward earning a one-half credit of English during summer school, he said.

Berlinski commended grant program coordinator Julie Swedman on her leadership, saying it was a tremendous program

and thanked her and the Regional Office of Education, which administered the grant, for donating some program supplies and materials to PHS for further use. The total program budget for the fiscal year was $86,899, which includes summer school but does not include Swed-

PES says OK to pilot softball program

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Elementary School District will go ahead with a one-year pilot program to participate with the Princeton and Malden communities to offer a softball program.

The new program will be offered at no cost to the PES District and taxpayers but would be completely funded through the community, Superintendent Tim Smith said at Monday’s PES Board meeting. The proposal for the softball program was presented to the school board at its May meeting, as a request from area coaches Kevin Bauer and Bob James.

Prior to Monday’s vote to go forward with the oneyear pilot program, board member Steve Bouslog said he did have some reservations about the program.

Though the program would not cost the school district any money, the public perception could still be a concern with the district making cuts and increasing class sizes, while adding a sports program, even at no cost to the district. He would rather seek to add academic programs, like foreign languages, rather than adding a sports program, Bouslog said.

Board member Terry O’Neill said he understood the concerns; but community members have come forward; and he would like to lend the district’s cooperation for the one-year pilot program.

Board member Doris Hamilton agreed, saying the continuation of the program would be reviewed in a year.

man’s salary paid by the Regional Office of Education.

Board member Stephanie Van Ordstrand said she would like to have consideration given to possibly continuing some of the academic grant program

Spring Valley still struggling with LED signs

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

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Packing away the memories Eleanor Walker, principal at Princeton Elementary School District’s ’s Jefferson School, packs her treasures and memories from her office. After 56 years of serving the district, Walker is retiring. See a full story on Page 2.

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SPRING VALLEY — the Spring Valley City Council is still trying to get a grasp on how to regulate the new LED advertising signs which businesses have begun erecting.

The new signs have brought concerns to residents who live near them.

Residents have complained they are too bright and shine into their homes at night, which creates a disturbance.

Spring Valley City Attorney Jim Andreoni has presented the city of Chicago’s dynamic display sign ordinance to the council. The ordinance is used to regulate the brightness of the signs. Andreoni is using the Chicago ordinance as a model to draft Spring Valley’s future LED sign ordinance.

The council held a legislative meeting Thursday evening with hopes that owners of the LED signs would attend and provide input on the regulations the city is purposing. However, only one resident who lives on Dakota Street near one of the new LED signs attended the meeting.

The council is proposing to regulate the signs by illuminance, which is measured in nits.

Andreoni explained in the Chicago ordinance a sign can be so many nits between 5 a.m. and sunset; so many nits between sunset and midnight; and from midnight to 5 a.m., the signs

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Eleanor Walker decides to lay down her chalk Longtime Princeton educator/administrator retires after a 56-year career

Words of wisdom for Walker

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The year was 1958 ... What happened during that time 56 years ago?

• The Hula Hoop was introduced to the world.

• Popular films were “The Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Gigi.”

• Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra sent women swooning.

• TV-watchers tuned into the new “Candid Camera” and “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

• And ... Eleanor Walker began her 56-year career in education.

As Principal Eleanor Walker packed up her teaching and administrative tools in her office at Jefferson Elementary School in Princeton, the memories came back to her as a long list of precious moments she will hold close to her heart.

Some things like old mimeograph papers made her remember how far the educational world had come in the past 56 years, while tokens of love from students tugged at her heartstrings.

Walker began her career in education in 1958 at Lincoln Grade School in Princeton as a second-grade teacher.

She worked in that capacity for 26 years, after which she became a principal at the school who also taught a classroom of students.

She held the title of principal at Lincoln for 10 years before moving to Jefferson Elementary School, where she was the principal for 20 more years. On Monday, at this month’s Princeton Elementary School Board meeting, Walker announced her retirement — a bittersweet decision that has created a myriad of emotions, thoughts and reflections, as she looks back on a career that spanned more than five decades.

“It’s hard to do,” she said from her office this week.

“I hate to leave all the people I work with — the staff, the administrators and the school. Of course, I will miss the children.”

Aaahhh, the children ...

In Walker’s career, she has

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Eleanor Walker stands in front of Jefferson Elementary School in Princeton, where she has been the building principal for the past 20 years. Walker, who collectively has served 56 years in the Princeton Elementary School District is retiring, though she is committed to still being involved with children. taught, been in contact with, and has been entrusted with the welfare of thousands of area children.

“Those children were always the bright spot in the day. They would come in with a nice smile or a hug; you just can’t pass that up,” she said.

Walker spoke a bit about the changes in education she’s seen in her 56-year career. Topping her list is technology.

“It’s amazing how much technology has changed for us and for the children, so you are constantly learning new things,” Walker said.

“There are just a lot of new things out there for boys and girls.

“I’ve also watched values changes,” she said. “The basic needs of children are always there, but it’s a much faster world for them — good or bad. Family time has also changed.”

Another major change Walker spoke about are the necessary security measures that need to be taken in schools these days. She, of course, remembers a place in time when locked doors, visitor badges and heightened security measures were never part of the educational equation.

“Safety for the kids is so much more out there than every before,” she said. “Sometimes you feel unwelcoming because you have the doors locked ... It’s

alarming.”

In general, Walker said she is really pleased with the teachers who work tirelessly to offer a sound education to students. “(The teachers) are learning all the time ways to help kids; they really are interested in helping children. It is such a challenge anymore when you go into the classroom in the fall. Everything changes, and you have to be ready to do it,” she said.

Walker was always the type of teacher/administrator who believe in children being exposed to the arts. A proponent of the art and music programs at her schools, she has wonderful memories of exposing students to different cultures.

She remembered a time when foreign teachers came and worked with the staff in Princeton. Despite financial constraints, she always wanted her students to have exposure to the arts and different places/cultures.

“We’ve had hard times in our district, and we’ve had really good times. But we’ve always tried to keep the children first,” she said.

So after 56 years and more changes than she can count, would she encourage young adults to follow in her footsteps and go into education?

“Yes, I would encourage them. I knows it’s a challenge, and you have to have compassion for children,” she said thoughtfully. “You

have to help them change and get ready for life. We have to get them ready, and if your passion is working with young people, they you should do it.”

So now what? Even though Walker decided to lay down her chalk and take off her administrative hat, she said she will always remain involved with children. She has always had a passion for children’s literature, so something in that direction might be on her horizon. She may also be seen lending a hand in the district, when the next school year rolls around ...

To put it in a nutshell, she said, “Anything I can do with children will be good.

I hope to still be involved.”

Aside from that, Walker will be able to spend some time with her horse and ducks on the farm, as well as other interests and passions.

“You can ride a bicycle all your life and never use all the gears; well, I think there are some gears out there I haven’t used,” she said, smiling.

But perhaps the biggest question as Walker reflects on a career that has touched so many should be this: If she had to do it all again, would she? She didn’t hesitate with her answer.

“I would absolutely do it all over again. I have been so fortunate,” Walker said.

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“Many people will speak of Eleanor’s impact on the lives of students over the years ... her ability to meet children where they are and know just how to help each reach his or her potential. But I had the unique privilege of sharing a second-grade classroom with Eleanor for four years (she was part-time principal at Lincoln and taught second grade in the a.m., principal in the p.m.). During those years, I had the opportunity of learning from a master teacher as I watched Eleanor’s poised and warm manner — her memory of the details of the children’s lives — her sharing of her love of quality children’s literature as well as her knowledge of nature (we incubated ducklings from her farm) — and her gentleness with troubled children. Eleanor set the bar high for me and all of the Lincoln staff, and I am so much the better for having Eleanor as my mentor and my dear friend.

Ann Spitler, retired PES teacher “First of all, nothing has to be said, as the entire community knows about Eleanor’s commitment to Princeton Elementary. Eleanor truly loves our district and community, and she demonstrated it every day. Eleanor is what we want PES to stand for because she cares deeply about every child.

She believes in kids and always worked hard for their benefit. I have never known a more selfless person because with Eleanor everyone else comes first. I admire her commitment to others. She has impacted many PES students, staff and yours truly in a very positive way. For that, we will be forever grateful!”

Tim Smith, PES superintendent “I have nothing but positives to say about Eleanor. Mrs. Walker had a long and successful career because she always put her children and her staff first. Also, she was very supportive of new trends that she believed would be of benefit to the children. Eleanor did not support new concepts that she did not feel would be in their best interests.

Over the years, she has been extremely generous in her time and her money, not only to the Princeton Elementary School District but also to districts such as Bureau Valley. I wish her the very best in her retirement. The Princeton community holds a debt of gratitude to her.”

Jim Whitmore, former PES superintendent “I admire and respect Mrs. Walker for so many things, but there are three qualities that I appreciate the most about her. First, she lead with such class, grace, dignity and integrity in our district ... always with a kind heart and yet, so professional.

Secondly, she was such an advocate for children and ALWAYS made decisions with the children’s best interest at heart — first and foremost. Finally, Mrs. Walker continued to learn and be a student of education even while sorting her files to leave and enjoy retirement! She modeled for her staff how to stay current on best practices in education by continuing to learn and confirm with research to make sure that what we were doing was best for children’s education. Mrs. Walker will be missed, but she has touched so many lives in her 56 years ... and the positive impact she has made will continue to affect this community for years to come.”

Jill Cardosi, PES teacher

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to meet with students, Berlinski said.

As far as school funding for new clubs, Haring said the district is receiving less state aid and has to be cautious about spending money on new programs or continuing programs that have been sponsored in the past. One of the reasons PHS has remained financially secure is because it has not spent outside its means. The district needs to continue to offer the educational program which it offers and not get outside its comfort zone in spending on extracurriculars, he said.

The University of Illinois Extension offers a lot programs, and maybe PHS students can be steered in that direction for these extra programs and clubs, board member Colleen Sailer said.

After further discussion, Van Ordstrand said she just wants the door left open for discussion and consideration.

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English Language Learners

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — The DePue School Board seated a new member at Wednesday’s meeting.

Before conducting regular business, board members held short interviews with candidates interested in the position. They ultimately selected Liesenia Leon. She replaces the seat of Karen Miranda, who resigned from the position at last month’s meeting.

English Language Learners Program Many parents are talking about the change happening with DePue Elementary School’s ELL (English Language Learners) Program next year.

The change means kindergarten and first grade will be taught in both the Spanish and English language.

The change was discussed at Wednesday’s school board meeting and how it has raised concerns for many parents.

Board member Nickole Barto explained the state had strongly recommended the school make

this change. Without the change, funding for the school’s ESL program might have been cut.

In explaining how the process works, Superintendent Randy Otto said all students in the ELL program take a test that measures the reading comprehension of the English language.

“Depending on how well they do, they are either distinguished by the state as being a full-time ELL student or part-time ELL student,” he said. “If they are a full-time ELL student, that’s where the state says we’re not servicing those students enough.

It’s basically anyone who has a reading comprehension level of third grade or below. So that’s why we’re going to really stress this at the lower levels to start teaching them Spanish first.”

Otto said the state’s research shows a student can’t learn a new language until they have mastered their own language.

The school will teach language arts, math, science and social studies in both languages at the kindergarten and first

grade levels, and then next year, they will add second grade into the fold. Otto said from there, it will be a matter of seeing how things go and whether or not they will have to add services at the next grade level.

Board member Paul Bosnich said a lot of people in town have expressed concerns with the change and are upset because they believe it was the school board’s decision to make the change.

“They think it’s the school board changing it, and it’s not. It’s the state,” he said.

Barto agreed, saying parents of next year’s kindergarten students and first-graders who received a letter about the changes are misunderstanding the information, and she has fielded calls on the issue.

Otto said parents have the option to opt out of having straight Spanish being taught to their students, so they can stay in the English spoken classroom, but they will receive ESL (English as a Second Language) services anyway. It just won’t be as pronounced.

Otto said he will be available at the kindergarten and first-grade orientation in August to speak with parents about the change and address any concerns they may have at that time.

In other news, the board: • Announced there will be two meetings held with members of the community who are interested in helping review the district’s mission and vision statement. The meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m.

July 7 and 10:30 a.m. July 10.

• Approved the summer bid projects.

• Approved the resignation of James Barto as dean of students and athletic director and Felicia Coster as junior high cheerleading coach.

• Hired Amber Heider as junior high math teacher and Josh Johnson as dean of students and athletic director.

• Approved a 2 percent raise for non-certified personnel for Fiscal Year 2015.

• Set a special meeting at 6 p.m. June 30.

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clubs into the new school year, at the expense of the school district. There are things that can be done through clubs that can’t be done during the regular class time, she said.

At least two of the clubs are expected to continue, Berlinski said. The Science Club teachers have said they want to continue that club and the Technology Club is expected to continue as well, he said.

As far as getting extra help in a subject, Superintendent Kirk Haring said students do have time at the end of the school day and during homeroom to see their teachers for tutoring or extra help. There is a substantial amount of tutoring available during day, more than ever before, he said.

Also, teachers will now be required to have set office hours for a few minutes after school, at a specific time and place,

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begun erecting the LED signs, and perhaps they should regulate the signs located at religious institutions.

After further discussion on the sign regulations, it was ultimately determined there are too many open questions about the ordinance, and the council needs more information about the new LED signs — such as how their nits can be measured, whether or not they can be turned off at night and how a measuring device is used to measure the nit.

Marini did authorize Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston to purchase a measuring device, which is expected to cost about $400. Sangston said he would also find out more about the signs and report back to the council.

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The council does want to get around regulating the signs located at Hall High School and St. Bede Academy. Mayor Walt Marini said at a previous meeting the signs are not located near residents and don’t seem to be a bothersome.

Taking that suggestion into consideration, Andreoni had drafted a provision in the ordinance that exempted any sign erected on property owned by a school or religious organization, if the sign is displaying information pertaining to the school or religious institution.

However, aldermen pointed out on Thursday that churches located in residential areas have

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Heartland Bank and Trust representatives Shelly Giesen (left) and Lonna DeVore (right), along with Brad Hulick (second from right), assistant regional superintendent of schools for Bureau, Henry and Stark counties, meet Thursday with area students (from second left) Lindsay Hartwig, Hailey Hedden, Nicole Yaklich and Gabriel Kelly, who have been named the 2014 recipients of Robert I. and Delyte K. Zearing scholarships.

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Meeting Minutes

Princeton Elementary School District PRINCETON — The Princeton Elementary School District conducted the following business at its June 23 meeting: • Hired Linda Strawbridge as a kindergarten teacher • Nicole Yaklich of Princto replace Christa Gruber who resigned last month. eton, the daughter of Gary Also hired Erin Matlick as a special education teacher and Julia Yaklich, is a 2013 at Jefferson. graduate of St. Bede Acad• Hired Erika Falk, Melissa Castro and Tabetha Moremy, Spring Valley. ton as Logan lunch room supervisors.

• Gabriel Kelly, son of • Accepted the resignations of Helen Rodrig, as a James and Sheila Kelly, is Logan special education aide; Tori Suarez, Logan spea 2012 graduate of Princcial education aide and Logan pom coach; and Cori eton High School.

Thomas and Jennifer Wagner, Jefferson special educaHartwig and Hedden tion aides. will attend the Universi• Approved the Hazardous Conditions determinaty of Illinois in Urbanation, as decided by the Illinois Department of Trans6/10/2014 12:11:05 Champaign fall. YakPROOF TIME this portation. Superintendent Tim Smith said those PM lich and Kelly are currently “hazardous” conditions might be where there are no FIRST RUN: 06/22/14 attending the university. sidewalks in a subdivision, like in Sunset Prairie, or no crosswalks across major streets. The hazardous designation gives the school district the authority to bus those kids to their schools, Smith said.

• Approved the St. Louis, Princeton Christian Academy, Ohio and Malden food service agreements as presented. This will be the third year, for no change in the agreements, Smith said.

Manlius Fire Department MANLIUS — The Manlius Fire Department held its June meeting at the Manlius Fire Hall. President Robert Reglin conducted the meeting. There were nine members present. The minutes of the last meeting and treasurer’s report were given.

The department received a $500 grant from Walmart by employee Aaron Roush for 135 volunteer hours for the Manlius Fire Department.

Roush and Reglin attended the Inter Community Fyr Fyters meeting at Sheffield.

A thank you note and donation were received from Dorie Savitch. A thank you note was received from the Walnut Fire Department for assistance with a recent fire.

Ryan Allen, Jarek Shaefer and Reglin won attendance awards.

The Inter Community Fyr Fyters Association will meet at 7 p.m. July 16 in Tiskilwa. The next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the fire house.

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Princeton Elementary School staff members load up boxes of teaching supplies, books and more, as teachers clean out their classrooms and move their supplies and instructional materials to another building.

Kindergarten teachers will be moving their classroom from Jefferson to Douglas, and second-grade teachers are moving from Lincoln to Jefferson. Likewise, fourthgrade teachers are heading from Reagan to Lincoln, and fifth-grade teachers are moving to Logan.

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After further discussion, the board unanimously voted to go forward with a one-year, pilot program, at no cost to the district.

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Obituaries Mary Winifred Norris PRINCETON — Noted Princeton artist and educator Mary Winifred Skinner Walter Norris died early Friday morning, June 27, 2014, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, just a few weeks before her 100th birthday.

She was born Aug. 8, 1914, in Princeton to Josef I. Skinner, a prominent Princeton attorney, and Winifred Canavan Skinner, a school teacher and artist. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1932 and from the University of Illinois. She then attended The Art Student’s League, in New York City. She taught high school art for many years, retiring from Princeton High School. She learned to draw and to love art from her mother, at a very early age, and remained a prolific and respected artist for her entire life. She kept in touch with many of her former students, and took great joy in their accomplishments.

Mary Win married Eugene Walter in 1943. They spent two years in Florida, where he was stationed in the Army. After the war, they returned to Greenwood Cottage, 543 E. Peru, which Mary Win inherited at age 21 from her great aunt, Lottie Taylor. In 1949, Mary Win and Eugene adopted a daughter, Sara, who died in 2012. Mary Win and Eugene restored and cared for Greenwood Cottage together until his death in 1972. She continued to live there until 2012. Her last two years were spent at Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry. There she continued to draw and paint, and was preparing a new drawing for entry at the county fair at the time of her death.

In 1982, Mary Win married Donald Norris, a prominent farmer from LaMoille. She and Don had known each other as children, and became reacquainted when he asked her to illustrate a book that he was writing. Don died in 1999.

Mary Win’s mother died when she was 9 years old. Her father married again, and she had two half siblings, George Skinner and Katherine (Katy) Skinner Graham, both deceased. Mary Win is survived by a granddaughter, Nicole Zahn of Milwaukee, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Jane Skinner, and a first cousin, Clay H. Skinner, both of Princeton; and nieces Sallee Skinner Beneke, Jerri Skinner Stone, Lisa Skinner Bastardo, Beckay Graham Mezza, Peggay Graham McCallum and Holly Walter Jordan, nephew Josef Skinner, and their families. Also surviving are three stepchildren, Munroe, Elizabeth and Malcolm Norris, and their families. Honorary family members include her longtime caregiver, Shirley Balensiefen; her dog, Charlie; and her wide circle of friends.

Mary Win loved the city of Princeton, and was one of its best-known citizens. She contributed to the historic preservation of its buildings and gardens, and worked to promote the arts in the area. Her paintings can be seen in homes and public buildings all over the community. She was also a fine sculptor and textbook illustrator. The thousands of students she taught, many of whom went on to careers in the arts, are also part of her legacy.

A memorial celebration is planned in early August, to coincide with Mary Win’s 100th birthday, with further details to be announced later.

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Campers enjoy Echo Bluff

The first ever Echo Bluff Adventure Day Camp was held recently with 126 campers and 37 volunteers attending the week-long event. Campers were able to do a variety of activities at four different stations like make bird feeders from recycled plastic bottles and planting herb gardens in recycled egg cartons, shooting paintball guns at targets at another station, making s’mores and popping popcorn over an open fire or using a 60-foot slip and slide or a 250-foot zipline. Campers were split up into four teams based on their age: Blue 4-5 year olds, Yellow 6-7 year olds, Red 8-9 year olds and Green 10 years old and up.

Douglas Becker SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Douglas James Becker, 68, of Springfield, Ore., passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Douglas chose to spend his final month in the home of his eldest son, Richard, in Oxnard, Calif. In those final hours, he was surrounded by his two sons, loved ones and family.

Douglas was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Sycamore, Ill., but grew up an “oil brat” in Venezuela until the age of 12, and then attended high school at St. Bede Academy in Peru. He was a proud graduate of Notre Dame, where he received his undergraduate degree in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. Commissioning with the U.S. Air Force as an officer, he then did post-graduate work at Purdue and the U.S. Air Force Air War College and Douglas later earned his MBA from University of Dayton, Ohio. In his career with Becker the U.S Air Force, his original station was Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, then transferring to Germany with his first wife, now Sandy Stewart Bauer. Upon return to the United States, he served at the Pentagon and retired (Lt. Col.) from an assignment at Norton AFB, Calif. Douglas raised his two sons in Redlands, Calif., with his second wife, Sylvia. In his second career, he became a project coordinator with Northrop Grumman.

He retired to Bradenton, Fla., and later moved to Springfield, Ore. In his retirement, he enjoyed reading, following sports such as soccer, visiting friends and family across the United States, photography, genealogy, as well as attending reunions, museums and air shows.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Ruth Becker (née Duffy) of Princeton. He is survived by his sons, Richard (Katie) Becker of Oxnard, Calif., and John Becker of Seoul, South Korea; his brother, Kenny (Debra) Becker of Dallas, Texas; his sister, Kathy (David) York of Fowler, Ind.; his aunt, Jean Raso (née Duffy) of Gardnerville, Nev.; his nieces, Kristin (Jonathan Fabrizi) Becker of Dallas, Texas, and Emily (Eric) Gruber (née York) of Lafayette, Ind.; his nephews, Russell (Aarika) York of Fairmount, Ind., and Owen (Melissa) York of Camby, Ind.; and five great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service and interment are planned for Saturday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m. in Princeton at the Becker family plot in Oakland Cemetery.

Donations in memoriam may be sent to the American Cancer Society or other charity of your choice.

Auction Calendar

June 28 – Ron and Marvalyn Himes, furniture, firearms, lawn and garden and household items, 10 a.m., 504 Eighth St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

July 4-6 – Firecracker Three-Day Estate Auction, decoys, duck calls, firearms, German Nazi items, military items, Indian items, autos, antique furniture, antiques, Sterling Silver, glassware, stoneware, dolls, primitives, and much more, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

July 9 – Elin Dumney, tractors, grader, skid steer, lawn mower, equipment, trucks and recreation, shop tools and equipment, 10 a.m., 23977 1200 East St., Walnut, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

July 19 – Roger W. Freeman Estate, tractors, miscellaneous equipment, trailers, car, tools and collectibles, 9:30 a.m., 936 N. 16th Road, Tonica, Lenny Bryson, auctioneers.

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He went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2009, and completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine at Edwardsville in 2014.

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by Nedda Since we are remembering the invasion of Europe, the American flag’s birthday, Fourth of July and Memorial Day in just a few weeks’ time, I thought I would add my memories. It will not be new to most of the older adults, but it is a sweet and scary but important task.

When I was a little girl, I would jump out of bed and hurry and get dressed, for fear I would be left behind.

A very important job was ahead.

Helping Dad and my older sister put the little flags on the graves in our COMMENTARY family cemetery was such a honor.

Then to town with my folks to help the American Legion Post finish the cemetery there. I cherished being included and knew it to be a solemn and important task for me.

When we were finished, we would hurry home to bathe, change clothes and braid my long hair very carefully, since I would be reciting the poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.

There would be the gun salute, and the kids wanted to put their fingers in their ears but didn’t.

We would stand as still as we could through playing of “Taps.” The reward was eating the best fried chicken at the Legion Hall.

Later, as the sun began to set, we would return to gather the little flags. One by one, row after row, I would reverently put them in my little bucket for carrying the precious cargo.

The job became more important after Dec. 7, 1941.

My brother and most of the young men in our farm community left for Europe and the south Pacific.

Most of those places seemed so far away for a young girl, but Dad put huge maps up in the dining room, with hundreds of little yellow and red pins to show the battle locations and the progress of the two wars going on at the same time.

Then the dreaded telegrams started to come, and they came and came. Now a gold star would hang in the windows of some folks to replace the blue star that served as a kind of shield against disastrous news. My brother came home four years later from the Pacific, and I had short curly hair.

Many wars have followed with the same heartaches and triumphs. So I thank all of you who served in any way to keep a little girl with braids safe, so she could grow up and follow her dreams.

Be sure to be kind to each other and remember those veterans who taught us to serve.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.

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

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Photo by Alice “Keeper of the Evidence” Schindel

In an effort to not offend any readers, the actual, unfortunate squirrel has been replaced by an artist’s rendering.

Sunday, fuzzy Sunday I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t have seen it. I now know what it’s like to have seen Bigfoot. Or maybe a Yeti or even the Loch Ness Monster. Or the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series. You know - crazy, farfetched, unbelievable events. The stuff that legends are made of.

For my family and friends, and those of you who might be casual readers of this column, you are probably aware that my father-in-law has a history with squirrels. As a recap for those of you who don’t know, during the early 1980s or late 1970s (legends can be rather sketchy), my fatherin-law had an incident involving a silver-colored Ford Granada and a squirrel-colored squirrel. Following an unsuccessful swerve attempt to avoid the aforementioned beast, a tow truck had to be called to pull the wrecked Granada out of the ditch. As bad as the car was, the squirrel was worse.

This event occurred several years before I ever became part of the family. But I think that I was informed of it the first time I showed up at the house. I have also been reminded of it every time I enter my in-laws domicile. Over the years, he has literally received hundreds of items of squirrel-related paraphernalia. There are squirrel statues, squirrel posters, squirrel T-shirts and sweatshirts, squirrel Christmas ornaments, stuffed squirrels (fake and real), squirrel underwear, etc. …

It used to be that it was a small feat to find a picture of a squirrel on any kind of a greeting card, but now it’s like you can’t swing a dead … well ... squirrel around without finding one.

My father-in-law, I believe, is responsible for all growth in the squirrelrelated greeting industry. The card racks are full of them. Many involve the hilarious use of the word “nuts.”

Tee, hee, hee, hee … nuts. (I am actually giggling while writing this.)

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK Up until now, for me, the squirrel story has been merely a tale of lore.

Something that I have heard about many, many, many times, but I never had any real, concrete, personal connection to the story. Until last Sunday.

That was the day that he offered to take me fishing in his boat. As we eased down the driveway to leave his house that sun-drenched afternoon, he stomped on the brakes. I looked at him to see what was the matter, he had a visage of panic upon his face.

He told me that his steering was acting funny. He inched forward a few more feet and stomped on the brakes again just as we were about to enter the roadway. He said that he had no power steering whatsoever.

At that point, we exited the 2003 midnight-blue Ford Ranger to see what the problem was. At first we checked out the tires to see if we had a flat. They all looked fine. It was then that I popped the hood. I noticed some fur floating in the summertime breeze.

I’ll never forget what my father-inlaw said next. He said, “Oh shucks! It’s a squirrel!” or something to that effect.

Evidently, the unlucky critter had crawled into the motor compartment of the truck and got caught up in the serpentine belt which powers a whole host of things on the vehicle including the power steering. The belt was knocked off of the pulleys and the squirrel … well, it did not survive.

Fortunately, I think that the end came rather quickly.

It was somewhat surreal as we started cleaning up the mess and figuring out how to put the belt back on. All I could think amongst the fumes of singed fur coming off of the

manifold was that I finally had my own connection to the family legend.

I had seen Bigfoot. Well, actually a little foot and part of a tail, but you know what I mean. It was just like 30 years ago, a deceased member of the tree-dwelling rodent family and a Ford that didn’t operate properly.

It was then that my father-in-law looked directly at me, and again, he had an ashen look of sheer panic on his face. He said something to the effect that this happened in front of the wrong person. I asked him what he meant by that. “I’m afraid this is going to end up in the newspaper,” he said in a trembling, fearful voice.

I told him in my most reassuring, comforting tone, “Don’t be afraid. Of course, this is going to end up in the newspaper.” He said, “Oh shucks!” or something to that effect.

I’m sure that the poor guy will hear about this incident for some time to come, and for that, I feel somewhat sorry. However, I consider myself to be the official chronicler of this ongoing epic saga, and it would be a travesty for me to not tell this story.

To be completely realistic about the whole thing and to put it in the proper perspective, apart from any animals bagged during his numerous squirrel hunts, these are the only two documented squirrel deaths attributed to my father-in-law that I am aware of. Two over a 30-year time period isn’t too bad. I’m pretty sure I’ve got more than that under my belt.

As a side note, this Monday happens to be my father-in-law’s birthday. So if you see Dave Schindel around this weekend, wish him a happy birthday.

But if you’re a squirrel, you might want to hide your nuts. Tee, hee, hee, hee …

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

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Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 8.

Jefferson gives out citizenship awards Jefferson Elementary School held its fourth nine weeks Citizenship Award Day on May 22. The following students received citizenship certificates and good citizenship necklaces: (front row, from left) Ace Christiansen, Casey Etheridge, Kameron Wersinger, Ashley Richardson and Lydia Johnson; (back row) Lydia Hardy, Nolan Anderson, Luke Smith, Kaitlyn McCarter, Ashley Anderson, Keira Wesinger and Maddie Oertel.

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Education — Bureau Valley High School honors students. See Page 8.

Community Notes Craft, vendor show WALNUT — The Walnut Hometown Celebration craft, vendor show will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 5 and from 8 a.m. to dusk July 6 at the Blue Raider Park, west field. The proceeds for the vendor event will benefit the Walnut fireworks. The deadline for vendor entry is July 2. For more information, call Denise Frank at 815-8786431.

Cookout WYANET — The Wyanet Community Club will host a cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at the Wyanet Locker. They will serve ribeyes, butterfly chops, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and pop.

Cookout for veterans PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group invites all veterans and their families to a free cookout at 1 p.m.

July 20 at City-County Park, just north of Princeton. You need not be a member of the Princeton Veterans Group to attend.

Blood drive set

Area students graduate from IVCC OGELSBY — A total of 488 students graduated after the spring 2014 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. Area graduates, listed by hometown, include: Arlington — Fabiola Mandujano.

Bradford — Michael Lotspeich.

Cherry — Brigitte Klein, Megan Lock and Ashley Sylva.

Dalzell — Katelyn Gerrard and Hannah Sons.

DePue — Carlos Acosta-Mejia, Morgan Bosnich, Delilah Burden, Luann Halberg, Joaquin Raya and Hector Villagomez.

Dover — Philip Denner.

LaMoille — Nathan Furar, Kelsey Herzog, Sara Hogan, Brandon Hopps and Brooke Schumacher.

Ladd — Christina Kruger and Christopher Winn.

Malden — Brittany Bejster and Ashlee Dye. Ohio — Kyle Chase. www.edwardjones.com Princeton — Kallie Albrecht, Kala Bastion, Tori Clark, Andrew Compton, Brett Conlin, Tiffany Deguzman, Duanna Duffy, Maria Erika Enriquez, Alex Franklin, Lisa Franklin, Jenna Glynn, Maggie Griggs, Courtney HarPhoto contributed ris, Alyssa Hattan, Stephanie Hayes, Kimberlie Jensen, Julia Jones, Gabriel Kelly, Jaimie Kurth, William Lenihan, Angela Longeville, Emily Lund, Jill Mackowiak, CheyNathan Thumma (left) and Paige Weida, both of enne Mallery, Rhonda Martin, Shelby Matthews, Kelsey Neponset, received the American Legion Award given Moore, Keri Murray, Richard Rauh, Cathryn Rhodes, out by the Neponset American Legion Pot 875 during Ariel Rowland, Trevor Rowley, Elizabeth Sandoval, Yesica the eighth-grade graduation ceremonies at Central Santiago, Rachel Schenck, Ashley Snow, Holli Spanier, School in Kewanee on May 28.

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Seatonville — Amber Huffaker.

Sheffield — Chelsea DeVoss. www.edwardjones.com Spring Valley — Elizabeth Baer, Jose Barajas, HopePRINCETON — Princeton High School will destory Elizabeth Connor, Joshua Doerle, Jordyn Favero, Eric the cumulative records of the graduating class of Fitzpatrick, Megan Gallagher, Andrew Gapinski, Rhodes 2009 on June 30. This includes old health physicals.

Garland, Christopher Jacobsen, Emily Lathrop, Catrese All health records from high school and transcripts of Leyva, Samantha Lindsay, Amanda Marks, Samantha grades are kept permanently. The files also include Osborn, Johnna Schultz, Danielle Seibert, Marites Simstandardized test scores onetta, Kharyn Sommer, Cassie Villarreal, Michaela WatTo request a student’s file, mail www.edwardjones.com the school stating son, Anthony Watson and Robert Wilson. their name at time of graduation and address where Tiskilwa — ColbiDay, Schertz Nicole Sims.

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PRINCETON — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Blood pressure, sugar screen PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton will offer a free monthly blood pressure and blood sugar screen from 7:30 to 9 a.m. July 8 in the main lobby at Perry. Those wishing to have their blood sugar checked should fast 12 hours before the screen.

Diabetes meeting PRINCETON — An informational meeting on diabetes will be at 6 p.m. July 8 in the White Oak Classroom at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. The meeting provides up-to-date guidelines and realistic ways to manage the diagnosis of diabetes. There will also be a time for open discussion and sharing of ideas. To register for the meeting, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-876-4449.

Library program PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will host John Lynn of Peoria at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. He will present the story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with a special emphasis on their Crops of Discovery Expedition’s crossing of the Continental Divide in 1805.

Hewitt-Plumley reunion MANLIUS — The 94th annual Hewitt-Plumley reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. July 27 at Mullin Memorial Park in Manlius. Bring a well filled basket, table service and beverage.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Sunday to Tim and Aggie Smith. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School held its achievement awards program on May 21.

Perfect attendance — Justin Anderson, Garret Dabler, Kylee Green, Ashley Guenther, Megan Hunt, Garrett Jackson, Cynthia Mathas, Daniel Trone and Savannah Wall.

American Legion awards — Katelyn DeBrock and Daniel Trone. Honorable Mention — Alissa Stoller and Andrew Jacobs.

DAR award — Katelyn DeBrock.

SAR award — Francis Monier.

Illinois State Scholars — Katelyn DeBrock, Lacey DeVenney, Andrew Jacobs, Katelin Johnson, Janelle Norden, Tucker Schof, Andrew Smith and Allisa Stoller.

Prairie State Scholars — Kody Church, Katelyn DeBrock, Lacey DeVenney, Emelie Geuther, Andrew Jacobs, Katelin Johnson, Ben Kopacz, Janelle Norden, Tucker Schoff, Andrew Smith, Daniel Trone and Logan Twidell.

President’s Education award — Kristin Davis, Katelyn DeBrock, Lacey DeVenney, Andrew Jacobs, Katelin Johnson, Janelle Norden, Tucker Schoff and Andrew Smith.

Sauk Scholar — Katelyn DeBrock, Lacey DeVenney and Alissa Stoller.

U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete award — Lacey DeVenney and Andrew Jacobs.

U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence award — Janelle Norden and Tucker Schoff.

U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Msical Excellence — Cassie Johnson and Francis Monier.

Veterans of Foreign Wars — Lacey DeVenney and Francis Monier.

Voice of Democracy — Riley Francis, first place; Veronica Riggen, second place; and Katelyn DeBrock, third place.

Chad Sarver/Gary Carl Memorial Scholarship — Andrew Smith.

CPS Scholarship — Andrew Smith.

Elks Teen of the Year — Janelle Norden and Francis Monier.

Student Council — Senior representatives — Samantha Haney, Francis Monier, Allisa Stoller and Logan Twidell. Junior representatives — Julia Edlefson, Charles Lotspeitch, Joshua Mead and Corrine Wagenknecht.

Sophomore representatives — Chelsea Higgins, Abbey Howes, Samantha Stocking and Emily Wall. Freshmen representatives — Hunter Lewis, Josie Lind, Taylin Ritter and Kaylee Towne.

Educators of Beauty Scholarship — Alexis Kruse.

TRAC 15 Art Conference awards — First place — Lily Gould, Riley Michael, Daniel Trone and Elizabeth Pleshko.

Second place — Savanna Bell, Hope Wollerman, Rachel Brummel and Rachel MacNaughton.

Third place — Josephine Mueller, Hunter Schoff and Monique Lopez. Honorable mention — Rachel MacNaughton.

IVCC Art awards — Rachel Brummel, Lily Gould and Elizabeth Pleshko.

Scholastic Art awards — Lily Gould, Silver Key; Hope Wollerman, Silver Key; Daniel Trone, Honorable Mention; and Elizabeth Pleshko, Honorable Mention.

Illinois Art Education Association — Daniel Trone.

Federal Junior Duck Stamp award — First place — Katie Pleshko and Breonna Balensiefen. Second place — Daniel Trone, and Elizabeth Pleshko.

Third place — Jake Everson, Savanna Bell and Rachel Brummel. Honorable Mention — Hunter Schoff, Dana Macklin, Haley Wierzbicki, Salavodor Guerrero, Rachel MacNaughton, Monique Lopez, Lily Gould, Josephine Mueller, Hope Wollerman, Christy Williams, McKenna Johnson and Daniel Johnson.

Outstanding Artist award — Lilly Gould and Daniel Trone.

Handbook Design (2013-14) winner — Riley Michael.

Bausch & Lomb award — Julia Edlefson.

Business award — David Miller and Joseph Fisher.

Family and Consumer Science — Kristen Davis.

Math award — Tucker Schoff.

Science award — Andrew Jacobs.

Honor Science award — Helena Arnadottir and Veronica Riggen.

Grandt Andresen Senior Social Studies award — Andrew Jacobs.

Spanish award — Katelyn DeBrock.

National Spanish Test awards — Spanish I — Preston Balensiefen, Alex Elmore, Chase Gripp, Anthon Guerrero, Meagan hunt, Tiana Kennedy, Jose Lind, Stephanie Rhodes, Hunter Schoff, Kaylee Towne, Abbey Walters. Spanish II — Katelyn Aukes, Harrison Brousseau, Anna Harshman, Chelsea Higgins, Maggie McReynolds, Kyle Reilly, Jamen Rinehart and Emily Wall. Spanish II — Carlie Bickett, Brynley Colby, Haley DeVoss, Ashley Guenther, Salvador Guerrero, Valerie Reuter, Caitlin Scott and Ali Siltman.

Spanish IV — Nellie Benavidez, Katelyn DeBrock and Sabrina Johnson.

U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athletes — Nicole Bornsheuer and Daniel Trone.

Athletic Boost Club Sportsmanship — Lacey DeVenney and Ryan Young.

Bob O’Bryant 12 Star awards — Lacey DeVenney, Shannon Reuter and

Ryan Young.

Four-year plaques — Kelsey Etheridge, chorus; Benjamin Kopacz, chorus; Shelby Weborg, chorus; Hailey Atherton, band; Lacey DeVenney, band, volleyball, basketball and softball; Samantha Haney, band; Baylee Hudgin, band; Andrew Smith, band, cross country and track; Logan Twidell, band and golf; Francis Monier, band, chorus and baseball; Allisa Stoller, band and chorus; Jeremiah Blacker, track; Nicole Bornsheuer, volleball and basketball; Justin Buckman, football and track; Kody Church, cross country; David Dzurisin, baseball; Kane Eastwood, cross country and track; Joseph Fisher, track; Kyle Hughes, football; Andrew Jacobs, football and track; Thomas Jarigese, football; Katelin Johnson, cross country and track; Ryan Lootens, football and baseball; Martin McMahon, football and baseball; Janelle Norden, volleyball; Colton Peterson, cross country and track; Lauren Peterson, track; Shannon Reuter, volleyball, basketball and softball; Kyle Rokey, baseball; Kalie Rumbold, volleyball; Tucker Schoff, football and track; Kelly Sierens, track; Jacob Smith, football; Bailey Stone, volleyball; Ryan Taylor, cross country and track; Daniel Trone, track; Shelby Webrog, softball; Christy Williams, basketball; Colby Wittig, football; and Ryan Young, golf, basketball and baseball.

Three Rivers Academic All-Conference — Freshmen — Alexa Jacobs, Dana Kepner, Darcy Kepner, Tiana Kennedy and Kathleen Smith. Sophomores — Harrison Brouseau, Treyson Dale, Tyler Gonigam, Yulian Osorio, Ashley Phillips and Valerie Reuter. Juniors — Blake Balensiefen, Carlie Bickett, Ashley Guenther, Riley Francis, Lindsey Hoffert, Alexander Johnson, Thomas Johnston, Sydney Lebahn, Charles Lotspeich, Joshua Mead, Parker Neuhalfen, Chase Price, Irini Petros, Caitlin Scott, Sean Shepard, Alison Siltman and Regan Weidner. Seniors — Helena Arnadottir, Jeremiah Blacker, Nicole Bornsheuer, Justin Buckman, Lacey DeVenney, Kane Eastwood, Joseph Fisher, Andrew Jacobs, Katelin Johnson, Martin McMahon, David Miller, Francis Monier, Janelle Norden, Lauren Peterson, Colton Peterson, Kalie Rumbold, Veronica Riggen, Kelly Sierens, Andrew Smith, Tucker Schoff, Daniel Trone, Logan Twidell and Lennard Winrich.

Victoria Bergh Scholarship — Katelyn DeBrock.

Ames Masonic College Scholarship — Paul Donovan.

Nancy Jo Olds Bohm Memorial Scholarship — Lacey DeVenney.

Bureau Valley Education Association — Kate-

lyn DeBrock.

Bureau Valley Ag Booster Association Scholarship — Andrew Smith.

Todd Buzzard Memorial Scholarship — Andrew Jacobs.

Joy T. Frederick Agriculture Scholarship — Andrew Smith.

National Honor Society Scholarships — Janelle Norden, Frank Monier and Katelyn DeBrock.

Henry Thomas Museum Scholarship — Andrew Jacobs.

William E. Sapp Family Memorial Scholarship — Colton Peterson.

Switzer #1 — Tucker Schoff.

Switzer #2 — Samantha Haney.

Switzer #3 — Janelle Norden.

Switzer #4 — Andrew Smith.

Switzer #5 — Andrew Jacobs.

Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship — Samantha Haney.

Al Walker Scholarship — Katelyn DeBrock.

Pam Smith Memorial Scholarship — Katelyn DeBrock.

Sheffield Pride Scholarship — Kelly Sierens.

Jessica Wallace Seargent Scholarship — Kane Eastwood.

Bureau County Democratic Scholarship — Samantha Haney.

Doug and Kristina (Piper) Cain of Princeton are the parents of a son, Ashton David Jason, born June 20 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Julie Piper. Paternal grandparents are Brent and Rosemary Cain. Great-grandparents are Pat and Carol Piper of Ohio and Judith Moor of Kewanee.

Weeks Andrew and Emily (Johnson) Weeks of Peoria are the parents of a daughter, Alyssa Lynn, born June 12 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 18 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Daniel and Martha Johnson of Peru. Paternal grandparents are David and Monica Weeks of LaMoille. Great-grandparents are Thelma Johnson of Peru and Marilyn Weeks of LaMoille.

Father-daughter dance planned Reservations due Monday BUDA — Bunker Hill Church in Buda will sponsor a father-daughter dance from 6 to 8 p.m.

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This dance is for all girls, ages 2-19. The girl does not have to be a daughter.

Attire is formal or busi-

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Reservations are needed by Monday. To make reservations, or for more information, call Shelly Barnett at 815-303-7106 or Mikki Kruger at 309895-2121. Anyone needing help with a gown, dress, men’s attire or help with the ticket price should let Shelly or Mikki know when making the reservation.

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Saturday, June 28, 2014 • 9A Swap Day — The Spring Valley Walleye Club will have its annual Swap your Stuff Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

2014 BCR Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Back on track Injury free, Hoffert returns to top form

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

It’s safe to say Lindsey Hoffert was back on track this season.

The Bureau Valley junior returned to form this season in a big way after facing a injury-riddled sophomore season. All she did this year was run down four state medals, with the help of her relay friends.

She is the 2014 Female Track Athlete of the Year.

Hoffert, who was the co-BCR Athlete of the Year as a freshman, said it was all about getting healthy.

“In previous years, I’ve had issues with my ankles and other minor injuries, so this year I wanted to make sure I was playing it safe and keeping myself in the game,” Hoffert said.

“We were not sure what to expect from Lindsey this season after coming off an injury-riddled year last track season.

She stepped in right away showing a lot of hard work, willing to try different things and we thought she could have a good year,” BV coach Dale Donner said. “Even though we thought that, we really did not imagine it ending up as good as it did.”

And it was real good, very good.

Four State events, four state medals. She is one of just three Bureau County female athletes to have that distinction.

“Very few athletes in Illinois medal in four events in one year. To think Lindsey did it is really an accomplishment,” Donner said.

Hoffert placed fifth in the long jump with a jump of 17 feet, 9 1/4 inches, her second medal in three years in that event. She also had the ability to qualify for state in other individual events, such as the high jump (5-2), the 200 (26.6) or 400 (1:01.45), all in which she hit the state-qualifying mark.

She elected to go with what was best for the team and running in relays to get more girls to Charleston with her. Hoffert was simply playing out the philosophy of the team game that Donner stresses at Bureau Valley.

L I N D S E Y H O F F E R T

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The Lindsey Hoffert File

State medalist (long jump, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 relays • County record holder in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

• School record holder in the 4x400 relay.

• Two-time BCR Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Bellino steps down as SBA baseball coach

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

John Bellino has taken the first step toward stepping away from the sidelines at St. Bede Academy.

Bellino, a fixture of both the baseball and football Academy fields, told the BCR earlier this month he would resign as the head baseball coach. He anticipates doing the same following this fall’s football season.

Bellino, 64, who will continue teaching PE and health at the Academy, joked all of a sudden he was 64 years old and “wondering what I was still doing here.”

But at the same time, he’s not quite ready to hang John Bellino it up for good.

“I feel good and I think I can still do it and the kids respond well, so I’m going to keep going at least for a while,” he said.

All told, Bellino, a 1968 graduate of St. Bede, has coached and taught for 39 years at his alma mater. He took over as head baseball coach in 1979, posting a 625-347-3 record with 12 regional and one State championship.

St. Bede athletic director Tom McGunnigal, who played for Bellino’s state championship baseball team in 1988 and later coached under him on the football staff, said, you don’t replace a John Bellino.

“You etch his legacy in granite and it becomes a standard to achieve,” McGunnigal said. “He has meant more to me than he will ever know. First as a player and what he helped me achieve and my teammates accomplish is beyond every memory I could have in sport. And then as a mentor coach when I started at St. Bede, what I learned and have modeled in my own coaching – maybe not to where what I do is easily identifiable, but the study of a game and an opponent and how to approach daily preparation.

“Those lessons are priceless and many of the things I value that I got from coach Bellino.”

The highlight of Bellino’s baseball career is the 1988 state championship.

He took the Bruins back to the state finals four years later. They reached the

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Down the Fairway

No. 7 lucky at Wyaton Hills

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The No. 7 hole has indeed been lucky to golfers at Wyaton Hills Golf Course this season with four holes-in-one to date.

Denny Miller was the first to ace the Wyaton course, sinking a hole-inone on the 100-yard, No. 7 hole with his pitching wedge on April 19.

His hole-in-one was witnessed by Todd Chastain. A couple weeks later, on May 3, Miller watched while Chastain aced the same hole with his wedge.

Frank Votava was next to ace the hole, using with his wedge on May 24. It was witnessed by Mitch

Welsh.

On May 28, Steve Hufnagel used his No. 9 iron to sink a hole-on-one on the 7th hole, golfing with Jeff Bland.

• The Hidden Lake Ladies held their Memorial Tournament in honor of past members who are deceased or no longer play. This year’s tournament had a tie for low net.

The Memorial Tournament Winners were: Margy Palmer 46-14=32 and Karen Taylor 39-7=32.

Theses ladies will decide where the funds collected for the tournament will be donated.

• There are just a few spots remaining for the Jay Braida Golf Outing

on July 12 at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton.

The event is sponsored by friends and family of Jay Braida, who passed away June 19, 2005, from melanoma. He was an avid golfer and sports fanatic.

All golfers must preregister for the four-person scramble. Cost is $60 which includes dinner.

Check-in is at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. with non-golfers welcome at a cost of $15 per person. There will be a silent auction.

The event was created in 2010 to help area residents in need. This year’s

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Denny Miller and Todd Chastain (clockwise from left) followed one another with holes-in-one on the No. 7 hole at Wyaton Hills.

The streak continued with holes-in-one by Frank Votava and Steve Hufnagel witnessed by Jeff Bland.

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2014 BCR Girls Track and Field Honor Roll Team

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

All roads led to Charleston and the IHSA State Track finals for the Bureau Valley Storm and other area girls. The Storm landed three medals in relays and another by Athlete of the Year Lindsey Hoffert in the long jump. Princeton senior Zoe Mead medaled in the 800 meters and qualified in the 400 meters.

Here’s a rundown of this year’s Honor Roll leaders.

Tanya Acamovic (Hall • So.)

No sophomore jinx for the Hall hurdler, who led all area competitors in the 300 low hurdles by nearly three seconds with a time of 50:54.

Helena Osk Arnadottir (Bureau Valley • Sr.)

Lindsey Hoffert (Bureau Valley • Jr.)

Charleston. She led all area throwers in the discus with a toss of 114-11.

Katelyn Johnson (Bureau Valley • Sr.)

With fluid, seemingly effortless strides, the PHS senior shined with a rare touch of speed and stamina. She medaled in Class 2A in the 800 meters and qualified in the 400 meters, setting school records in both events with times of 2:15.28 and 57.55. Next year, she will run for Division II Lewis University.

Placing for state in four events, the BV junior was back in stride after battling injuries last year. Hoffert placed fifth in the 1A long jump, leading the area with a jump of 17 feet, 9 1/4 inches. She also ran on the Storm’s relays which medaled in the 4x100, the 4x200 and 4x400.

The Storm sent their senior captain out in style with a pair of state medals in the 4x200 and 4x400.

Ashley Keegan (Hall • Sr.)

Ran the anchor leg for the Lady Devils state qualifying 4x800 relay, which led the area with a time of 10:37.96.

Brooke Keegan (Hall • So.)

No athlete came as far to land on the Honor Roll than the senior exchange student from Iceland, who competed on the Storm’s third-place 4x400 relay.

Another of Hall’s talented underclass, Keegan led all area triple jumpers with a hop, skip and a jump of 34-0 3/4.

Haley DeVoss (Bureau Valley • Jr.)

Tianna Kennedy (Bureau Valley • Fr.)

Ran the opening leg for the Storm’s 4x100 which placed eighth at state and led the area with a time of 50.71.

Megan Grady (Amboy/LaMoille • Fr.)

The freshmen from Amboy gave the Clippers co-op a state qualifier, running honor roll bests in the 3200 meters (11:45.28) and the 1600 meters (5:29.7).

Zoe Mead

Amelia Moreno

Only teammate Lindsey Hoffert landed more state medals than Kennedy, a freshman who ran on all three of the BV state relays.

The BV junior returned to state in the discus, launching a throw of 113-5 in

Kaylee Olivares

Amelia Moreno (Hall • Fr.)

The Hall freshman took part in the Lady Devils’s 4x800 relay which turned in the best time around the area.

Paige Orlandi

Laura Rieker (Amboy/LaMoille • Sr.)

The LaMoille senior found her way back to Charleston for the state meet, having it made the first time as a sophomore. She shared the top spot atop the Honor Roll with BV’s Hoffert with a school record jump of 5-2.

Colbi Schertz (Princeton • Jr.)

The PHS junior gave it her best shot at state, placing eighth in Class 2A with a throw of 38-2. Along the way, she set the school record at 39-5.

Marissa Mungia (Bureau Valley • Fr.)

Sabrina Webb (Bureau Valley • Fr.)

The BV freshman landed two state medals in her first season running the Storm’s 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

The third BV freshmen to medal at state, Webb ran on the Storm’s thirdplace 4x400 relay.

Kaylee Olivares (Hall • Fr.)

Erika Zimmerlein (Amboy/LaMoille • Jr.)

Ran the leadoff leg for the Lady Devils’ effort in the 4x800 which led all area efforts.

Paige Orlandi (Hall • Jr.)

The Hall junior helped the Lady Devils turn the page for the top area time in the 4x800 relay.

Madi Quinn (Hall • Fr.)

Sydney Lebahn (Bureau Valley • Jr.)

Marissa Mungia

Zoe Mead (Princeton • Sr.)

even further. She also is the Honor Roll leader in the 100 high hurdles with a time of 16.14.

The little freshman soared with the big girls in the State as a sectional pole vault champion. She set the school record at 10-3 with three years to go

Madi Quinn

Laura Rieker

Coming out for track this spring at a friend’s urging, the LaMoille sophomore shined on the track for the Clippers. She qualified for state in the 200 meters, setting a school record (26.2) and also led the Honor Roll in the 100 meters (13.0).

Notes: Bureau Valley Bureau County records in the 4x100 (50.71) and the 4x400 (4:01.59) and a school record in the 4x200 (1:48.10), medaling in all three events.

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2014 BCR Girls Track and Field Honor Roll Here’s a look at the top 2014 area performances for track and field as reported by coaches, shown with qualifying State standards. Keys: *state qualifiers; **state medalists; + school record.

Shot put (35-6 1A, 37-9 2A) — **+Colbi Schertz-jr. (P) 39-5; Sydney Lebahn-jr. (BV) 35-3 1/4; Carlee Yuvan-jr. (H) 34-0; Lexie Jacobs-fr (BV) 33-4 3/4; Taylor Clark-jr. (P) 32-4; Clarissa Gerrard-sr. (H) 30-4; Maddy Pearson-so (SB) 28-6.

Discus (108, 112-3) — *Lebahn(BV) 114-11; Clark (P) 111; Carlee Yuvanjr. (H) 103; Gerrard-sr. (H) 99-7 1/2; Schertz (P) 92-6; Jacobs (BV) 90-5; A. Pankhurst (A/L) 83-6; Courtney Cook-fr 80-3.

High jump (5-2, 5-2) — *Laura Rieker-sr. (AL), Lindsey Hoffert-jr (BV) 5-2; Zoe Postula-so. (SBA) 5-0; Jenna Lusietto-fr. (H) 5-0; Sabrina Webb-fr. (BV) 4-10; Haley DeVoss-jr (BV) 4-7; Kim Glenn-fr. (P) 4-6; Tieg Sisler-so. (P) 4-6.

Long jump (16-4, 16-11) — +**Hoffert (BV) 17-9 1/4; Katelin Boers-so.

(A/L) 15-4; Taylor Weatherington-fr. (P ) 14-10 1/2; Kaitlyn Hildebrand-so.

(A/L) 14-7; Michaela Mall-fr. (P) 14-4 1/2; Lexi Scarpaci-jr. (H) 14-4; Kaylee Golden-sr. (H) 13-11; Marissa Mungia-fr (BV) 13-7.

Triple jump (33-8, 34-8) — Brooke Keegan-so. (H) 34-0 3/4; Ann Sims-so.

(P) 32-3 3/4; Helena Arnadottir-sr. (BV) 32-2 1/2; Shiela Browning-sr. (L/O) 30-9; Mungia (BV) 30-6; Jenna Lusietto-fr. (H) 29-5 3/4; Lainie Kruse-fr (BV) 28-2; Maddy Ellis-jr. (SBA) 26-10.

Pole vault (9-3, 9-9) — Madi Quin-fr (H) 10-3; Sierra Storm-jr. (P) 8-6; Courtney Webb-sr. (P) 7-6; Taylin Ritter-fr. (BV, Corrine Wagenknecht-jr (BV) 7-3; Kruse (BV 6-6; Abby Howes-so. (BV) 6-0.

100 (13.04, 12.74) — Erika Zimmerlein-so, (L/O) 13.0; Brittany Foster-sr. (H) 13.13; Katelyn Pankhurst-fr. (L/O) 13.15; Haley DeVoss-jr. (BV) 13.26; B. Keegan (H) 13.62; Hoffert (BV) 13.90; Sims (P) 13.9.

200 (27.04, 26.64) — *Zimmerlein (L/O) 26.2; Hoffert (BV) 26.6; Mungia (BV) 27.58; K. Pankhurst (L/O) 27.67; Zoe Mead-sr. (P) 27.8; Brittany Fostersr. (H) 27.93; B. Keegan (H) 28.12; S. Webb (BV) 28.34.

400 (1:02.64, 59.90) — *+Mead (P) 57.55; Hoffert (BV) 1:01.45; B. Keegan (H) 1:02.94; S. Webb (BV) 1:03.24; Tianna Kennedy-fr. (BV) 1:03.46; Arnadottir (BV) 1:05.55; Brittany Foster-sr. (H) 1:06.26; Danielle Corcoran (L/O) 1:06.3.

800 (2:26.64, 2:23.34) — **+Mead (P) 2:15.28; Megan Grady-fr (L/O) 2:33.4; Regan Weidner-jr. (BV) 2:33.8; Corcoran (L/O) 2:34.2; Erin Hosto-fr.

(L/O) 2:37.5; Ashley Keegan-sr. (H) 2:38.68; Amelia Moreno-fr. (H) 2:40.41; Riley Francis-so. (BV) 2:43.30; Arnadottir (BV) 2:43.85.

1600 (5:35.14, 5:25.24) — Grady-fr (L/O) 5:29.7; Mead (P) 5:35.2; Weidner (BV) 5:41; Jennifer Popovich-so (A/L) 5:52.57; Heather Williams-fr.

(BV) 6:02.1; Paige Orlandi-jr. (H) 6:04.80; Hosto (L/O) 6:08; Kaylee Olivaresfr. 6:24.88.

3200 (12:12.24, 11:40.04) — *+Grady (L/O) 11:45.28; Weidner (BV) 12:35.38; Popovich (A/L) 12:45; Kaylee Olivares-fr. 13:27.34; Roni Riggen-sr.

(BV) 13:31.37; Orlandi(H) 13:33.6; Heather Williams-fr. (BV) 13:42.13.

100 HH (16.64, 15.94) — Quinn (H) 16.14; Tanja Acamovic-so. (H), Lauren Peterson-sr. (BV) 17.64; Postula (SBA) 17.76; Kim Glenn-fr. (P) 18.46; Kelly Sirens-sr. (BV) 18.6; Tieg Sisler-so. (P) 19.13; Abby Howes-so. (BV) 19.32.

300 LH (49.04, 47.84) — Acamovic (H) 50.54; Arnadottir (BV) 53.25; Postula (SBA) 53.34; Quinn(H) 53.68; Kelly Sirens-sr. (BV) 55.1; Peterson-sr.

(BV) 55.38; Glenn (P ) 57.1.

4x100 relay (51.94, 50.84) — **++BV (H. Devoss, T. Kennedy, M. Mungia, L. Hoffert) 50.71; Hall (M. Quinn, B. Keegan, L. Scarpaci, B. Foster) 52.84; A/L (D. Corcoran, S. Browning, E. Zimmerlein, K. Pankhurst) 52.99; PHS (T. Weatherington, F. Bowman, K. Glenn, K. Harp) 54.64; SBA (H. Gregorich, T. Sujuan, L. Silfies, M. Ellis) 56.48.

4x200 relay (1:50.34, 1:48.04) — **+BV (M. Mungia, K. Johnson, T. Kennedy, L. Hoffert) 1:48.10; A/L (H. Grady, K. Boers, E. Zimmerlein, K. Pankhurst) 1:52.02; Hall (M. Quinn, B. Keegan, L. Scarpaci, B. Foster) 1:56.18; PHS (T. Weatherington, F. Bowman, K. Glenn, A. Sims) 1:57.35.

4x400 relay (4:14.34, 4:10.04) — **++BV (H. Arnadottir, S. Webb, K. Johnson, T. Kennedy) 4:01.59; PHS (T. Weatherington, F. Bowman, A. Sims, Z. Mead) 4:22.44; Hall (A. Keegan, B. Foster, A. Moreno, B. Keegan) 4:30.36.

4x800 relay (10:22.24, 9:58.04) — Hall (K. Olivares, A. Moreno, P. Orlandi, A. Keegan) 10:37.96; A/L (D. Corcoran, J. Popovich, E. Hosto, M. Grady) 10:47; BV (H. Arnadottir, H. Williams, K. Johnson, R. Weidner) 10:47.77; PHS (Ca. Schertz, K. Way, M. Hendrickson, Z. Mead) 11:52.3.

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• Chip shots: Another date on the area golf ticket includes the 32nd annual Jimmy D Golf Outing to be held July 13 at Spring Creek Golf Club and Deer Park Country in Oglesby.

The event is named for James A. “Jimmy D” DeAngelo, who died in 1983 at the age of 37 after fighting cancer. It was the wish of Jimmy and his family to raise funds to help cancer patients.

The committee is seeking hole sponsors for $100 and cart sponsors for $25.

For more information about sponsorships, or to sign up to play golf in the event, call Diane Janz at 815-664-7260.

​Logan, Malden team up for IESA softball

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Princeton Logan Junior High School and Malden Grade School have reached cooperative agreement to field a new IESA softball team at the end of this summer.

The team will be open to girls entering Grades 7-8, who attend Logan or Malden. The regular season will run July 28 through Sept. 9, followed by postseason

Hoffert From Page 9A Consider it mission accomplished.

“It was so important to me to get more people down to state so they could get that experience and because they deserved to be down there just as much as I did,” Hoffert said. “Being a part of those relays meant so much more to me than individual events.”

“We tinkered with the high jump early in the year, and she was doing well with it jumping 5-2. But after talking with her, and realizing the strength of the team, we decided to chase the relays along with the long jump,” Donner said.

Hoffert and Donner said medaling in four events would not have been possible without her relay teammates, including Haley DeVoss, Tiana Kennedy, Marissa Mungia, Katelin Johnson, Sabrina Webb and Helena Arnadottir.

“It was really a team effort,” Donner said. “That is what a lot of people do not realize about track. Too many people consider track as an individual sport. It is a team sport. We all work together to make the team stronger.

“Lindsey had a great year, but it would not have been as successful if she did not have others contributing and pushing her.”

Along with the State medals, two of the relays, the 4x100 (50.71) and the 4x400 (4:01.59), set Bureau County records and the other, the 4x200 (1:48.10), set a school record.

Hoffert said getting the county and school records were the icing on the cake.

“Getting the medals was

Bellino From Page 9A sectional title in 2013.

On the gridiron, Bellino’s Bruins have gone 170-157 in his 34 years as head coach. He’s led them to the playoffs the past four seasons, 14 times overall since 1986, including a 2A semifinal appearance in 2002.

play. The girls will play a 12-16 game schedule against other area schools.

Kevin Bauer, who is organizing the Logan/Malden team with PHS varsity coach Bob James, said the team is being formed to teach girls the proper fundamentals of fastpitch softball so they can be prepared to play at the high school level, while teaching good sportsmanship and team work.

Bauer said the one-year pilot

program will be funded by individuals and corporate sponsors at no cost to the school districts.

While softball season will overlap the start of the girls basketball season at Logan, Bauer said they will work around all conflicts that may arise.

To sign up for the team or for additional information, contact Bauer at 815-341-5511.

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BCR Female Track Athletes of the Year 2014 — Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley 2013 - Freya Block, Kewanee (Neponset) 2012 — Lindsey Hoffert, Regan Weidner, Bureau Valley; Liz Mosbach, Hall 2011 — Laura Fredenhagen, Princeton 2010 — Melanie Thompson, BV 2009 — Kendall Rush, Hall; Alyssa Donner, PHS 2008 — Alisa Baron, Bureau Valley 2007 — Alisa Baron, Bureau Valley 2006 — Madison Lebahn, BV 2005 — Ashly Lowdermilk, Princeton 2004 — Ashly Lowdermilk, Princeton 2003 — Rebekah Faber, Princeton 2002 — Rebekah Faber, Princeton 2001 — Emy Prokes, Bureau Valley 2000 — Karissa Dinges, St. Bede; Lexie Burrows, Cari Meyer, Kylee Rosenthal and Debbie Amrein, BV 1999 — Karissa Dinges, St. Bede; Kylee Rosenthal, Bureau Valley; Deanna Derix, Hall 1998 — Kylee Rosenthal, Holly VonHolten, Megan Kerr, Megan Wood, Bureau Valley 1997 — Sarah Thomas, Dawn Amrein, Bureau Valley 1996 — Sarah Thomas, Bureau Valley; Viki Errio, Hall 1994 — Tonya Taylor, Amethyst Towne, Jolynn DeRose, Alison Smith, Princeton 1993 — Tonya Taylor, Princeton.

1992 — Lynn Brady, Kewanee/ Neponset 1991 — Lisa Sondgeroth, Princeton 1990 — Nicole Coates, Princeton 1989— Nicole Coates, Princeton 1988— Nicole Coates, Princeton

such a huge honor and incredibly exciting, but seeing our names up on the house record boards is something I will be forever grateful for and will never forget,” she said. “Those were some pretty tough records and to see all of our hard work pay off was indescribable “Each and every single girl on our team put their heart and soul into those races and I’m so proud of them for what we were able to accomplish.”

Photo contributed

Ethan Thompson of the Princeton White Sox squares around to bunt in Tuesday’s Minor League baseball game at Sheffield. Sheffield won 10-6.

Area roundup Hieronymus (2 innings, 5 Western strikeouts) had a two-run for the Cardinals.

Bureau Valley single Left fielder Hannah Mueschegel made a running League catch to end the game.

B League Softball

• The Princeton Rockies and Sheffield met on back to days with the Rockies winning 9-8 Wedneday at Sheffield and 14-13 Thursday at Sheffield.

• Tampico defeated LaMoille 14-5.

• There were two games at Westside Park in Princeton Wednesday, where the Princeton Cardinals topped the Princeton Cubs 18-6.

C League Softball

• The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 17-6 in a battle of Princeton teams at Westside Park.

Mckenzie Hecht had a single and RBI triple and winning pitcher Brynn

Abby Peterson and Kaia Robbins (2 RBIs) had doubles for the Cubs.

• Sheffield topped the Princeton Pirates 19-13 in Wednesday’s nightcap.

Minor League Baseball

• Sheffield tripped the Princeton White Sox 10-6 Tuesday evening in Sheffield. The White Sox had hits form Keegan Fogarty, Brad McCall, Ethan Thompson, Steven Benevadez, Tom Makransky and Colton Monroe. Sox runs were scored by Wyatt Baker, Walker Menzel, James McCune, Hunter Brown, Fogarty and Monroe, All area coaches may send game highlights to sports@bcrnews.com

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2014 Walnut HometoWn Celebration

tHursday, July 3rd to sunday, July 6tH

✴ great Food ✴ live bands ✴ tons oF kids games & aCtivities ✴ bag tournament ✴ beer garden ✴ 5k run/ Walk ✴ parade ✴ CraFt sHoW ✴ danCing ✴ & muCH, muCH more!!

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5 pm – Antique Tractor & Farm Machinery set-up 5 pm – Beer Garden & Food Vendors Open 5 pm – 8 pm – “Little Miss Independence” Contest in BVN School Gym 8 pm – 9 pm – Brett Erickson, Comedian Heaton Shelter 9 pm – Midnight – Music by “D & G DJ’s Sound” in Beer Garden.

Noon – Beer Garden & Food Vendors open Noon – 2pm – Kids Games by playground: Popcorn Race & Egg Race 1:30 pm – Bag Trnmt Registration, Sign Up at the Heaton Shelter. No Sanctioned Teams.

2 pm – Bag Trnmt Begins 3 pm – 5 pm – Bingo with the Sr. Citizens at Heaton Shelter.

5 pm – 8 pm – Chamber Chicken Strips & Fish Fry.

6 pm – Jeff Payne Memorial Softball Trnmt.

6 pm – ??? Youth Dance, Proceeds to St. Jude’s, Hill Shelter.

8 pm – 1 am – Music by “Trippin Molly”

Saturday, July 5

7 am – 11 am – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast by Rotary Club, Heaton Shelter 7 am – 1 pm – Chad Sarver Memorial Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Registration, BVN School, Music by 3-D Sound, Awards at 1 pm.

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(Saturday, July 5 continued)

Noon – “WOOD MATTERS” Carvings by Bud Halzinger 2 pm – Motorcycle Parade, Parade Route 2nd street & up Main St. 2 pm – Celebration Parade, “Small Town U.S.A.” 3 pm – 5 pm – Kids games – Water Balloon Toss and Obstacle Course 3 pm – Dunk Tank 4 pm – Adults & Kids Tug of War Trnmt at Heaton Shelter 8 pm – 1 am – Music by “Route 38” in Beer Garden.

7 am – Registration for 5K Run/Walk for ALS, at Heaton Shelter Tent.

8 am – 5K Run/Walk for ALS Begins 8 am – Craft/Vendor Booths open, BVN school.

8 am – Volleyball Trnmt Regis., Heaton Shelter.

8:30 am – 3 on 3 Basketball Trnmt Registration, BVN School Courts.

9 am – 3 on 3 Basketball Trnmt Begins, BVN School Courts, Sponsored by Walnut Custom Components 9 am – Volleyball Trnmt Begins. Near Heaton Shelter.

9 am – Antique Tractor & Farm Machinery Show, South of Walnut Creek.

9:30 am – Bag Trnmt Registration. Sign U at the Heaton Shelter. No Sanctioned Teams.

10 am – Bag Trnmt Begins at Heaton Shelter 10 am – Jeff Payne Memorial Softball Trnmt.

9:30 am – Registration Cub Scouts CubMobile, North Second Street 11 am – Food Vendors & Beer Garden opens 11 am – 8 pm – Green River Riders will be serving Pork & Chicken sandwiches 10:45 am – Cub Scouts CubMobile Begins, North Second St.

Cupcake, Candy Bar Walk & Potato Sack Race Noon – 6 pm – Inflatable Jump Houses & Kids Train Rides Noon – 6 pm – Chamber Chicken Strips & Fish Fry. 1 pm – Community Club Golf Ball Drop, Tickets available in the Beer Garden 1:30 pm – Tot-Rod Pedal Pull Registration on BVN Basketball School Courts, Sponsored by TCI Manufacturing 1:30 pm – Bag Trnmt Registration, Sign Up at the Heaton Shelter. No Sanctioned Teams 2 pm – Bag Trnmt Begins 2 pm – Duck Race Begins, Walnut Creek 2:30 pm – Tot-Rod Pedal Pull Starts, sponsored by TCI Manufacturing, T-shirts for all contestants 4 pm – 9 pm Music by “D & G DJ’s Sound” 7:30 pm – Fireworks Benefit Auction of Wood Carvings, Gary McMullen – Auctioneer 8 pm – Skydivers & Bureau Valley High School Dance Team 8 pm – Raffle Winner Announcements: $1,000 Cash, 570 CC Polaris Ranger, Sponsored by Douglas Frye Motorsports 9 pm – Beer Garden Closes

Sunday, July 6

7 am – 11 am – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast by Rotary Club, Heaton Shelter 8 am – Walnut Hometown Celebration Bike Tour 8 am – Craft-Vendor Booths open, BVN school.

11 am – Church Service behind BVN School sponsored by Walnut Ministerial Association, bring lawn chairs.

11 am – 8 pm – Food Vendors Open Noon – “WOOD MATTERS” Carvings - by Bud Halzinger Noon – Beer Garden opens Noon – 2 pm – Kids games by playground –

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Where in the World is the BCR?

The annual Bryant/Ellis golf outing was held March 26-31 in Mesquite, Nev. Pictured (front row, from left) are Artie Brothers John DeFreezer from Alpharetta, Ga., (from left) Chivetone, Clyde Ellis, Lenny Bryant, Kevin Pumo, Bob Muzzarelli, Tom Dobrich and Eric Bryant; and (back row) Kim and Pete DeFreezer from Buda, sister Ruth Anne Phillips Resetich, Jerry Faber, Scoop Miller, Kyle Goetz, Roger Harrison and Jim Hooley. Absent from the photo was Beau Bryant. from Sheffield and sister-in-law Cynthia DeFreezer (taking picture) all enjoyed a week visiting and sightseeing at Gulf Shores in Alabama. While there they took along a copy of the Bureau County Republican and were visiting Fort Morgan where guns like these were used during the Civil War to protect the sea coast. It was chilly and windy while there, but a good time was had by all.

Joe Carpenter took along a copy of the BCR for a “guy trip to Canada” where the group stayed at Andy Meyers Lodge, Eagle Lake, Ontario, Canada. Pictured (front row, from left) are John Gross of LaMoille, Dick Gross and Jay Edlefson of Manlius; and (back row) Jim Carpenter of Peoria, Joe Carpenter of Ohio and Gail Edlefson of Manlius.

Marilyn Weeks of LaMoille (center) took along her BCR when visiting her daughter and husband, Mary Ellen and Gene Irick, in February in Ruskin, Fla. They spent a day at Siesta Key with Carol Tognazzi Daye, former Spring Valley resident, of Sarasota. Carol and Marilyn were high school and nurses training classmates. Pictured with Marilyn are Mary Ellen (left) and Carol (right).

Jim and Sandy Dunseth (back) of rural Ladd are pictured with a copy of the BCR and part of their family in Chandler, Ariz., while visiting during the winter. Also pictured are their son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Susan Dunseth, with their children, Justiss and Mariah Dunseth.

Where in the World is the BCR? Where in the world is the BCR? Well, that’s up to you!

On your next excursion, take along a copy of the Bureau County Republican. Have someone snap a photograph of you holding the newspaper and send it or email it to us along with some pertinent information. Mail or email your photo to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356, or email it to Roberts at rroberts@bcrnews.com. We’ll show your friends, family and neighbors “Where in the World is the BCR?”

Roger and Mary Lou Garland (center) of Tiskilwa took along a copy of the BCR on a Travel West tour in March to the Tuscany area in Italy. Pictured in Florence, Italy, with the Garlands are Diane and Michael Crowley (left) of Spring Valley and Jeanette and Richard Rivara (right) of Ladd.

Due to Fourth of July Weekend our sales deadlines for the following publications will be as follows: Saturday, July 5 - Bureau County Republican Deadline will be Wednesday, July 2 at Noon

Tuesday, July 8 - Bureau County Republican Deadline will be Thursday, July 3 at 3 PM

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Dennis Roberts (from left), Diana Roberts and Patti (Roberts) Moynihan are pictured with Marie (Roberts) Dawson in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. The group was celebrating Marie’s 89th birthday.

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Business&Ag

Business story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican reporter Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 273, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com.

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

#Thats4h!

The Bureau County 4-H Fair is right around the corner, July 24-27, and with over 200 project possibilities, it is bound to have something for everyone.

Four-H means something different to every member, every leader, every parent, every supporter, every alum, everyone! The goal of those 200 project areas is to help youth learn skills for living. Today’s 4-H experience is creative, scientific, practical learning that is a fun approach to personal development, community and peer group involvement.

I always enjoy meeting someone new in the community who shares with me their 4-H experience — how 4-H has helped them beyond their years as an active member into their many roles as an adult, how much fun they had and how much they value the experiences now.

These stories are told with a smile and usually a few laughs. They often share how the skills they learned and practiced have become lifelong

Sue Brooker COMMENTARY hobbies and provided them with a skill set needed in today’s world.

These same people often volunteer their time and talents to help the next generation of 4-H youth.

I’m also always pleased to hear how parents have watched their children become more independent and confident from belonging to and participating in the community club settings. That is why I am pleased to share this opportunity with everyone.

Illinois 4-H is offering a way for everyone to share their 4-H story with the #thats4h campaign.

We thought we’d make it as FUN and REWARDING as possible … because #thats4h! So, we’re having a contest with almost $1,000 in prizes!

There are five different categories of things you can submit—and

five different age divisions, so everyone has a chance — even adults!

You may submit a photograph, six-second video, three-minute video, inspirational story or poem or a 4-H promotional piece which advertises how great 4-H is to you!

We’ll show off as many entries as possible, and the top entry in each category will be used in a statewide Illinois 4-H promotion. We’ll award nearly $1,000 worth of prizes throughout the contest!

For the official rules, go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/ cat79_4241.html , or contact the Extension office. Enter as many categories, as many times as you want! The contest runs from March 1 to Aug. 1, 2014. We’ll show off the finalists during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and online at our website www.4-H.illinois.edu!

Please share your memories not only with me, but with everyone! Tell us how 4-H has influenced your life, what were you like

before, describe your 4-H involvement, how has it shaped the person you are today and why that matters. What a wonderful opportunity to do so.

Remember whether it is today’s trip down memory lane that has sparked a curiosity to see how 4-H has grown, or to inquire about how it can become a current fit with your family, please plan on visiting this year’s Bureau County 4-H Fair, July 24-27, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

The 4-H Fair is the culmination of all the 4-H youths’ hard work and efforts on the projects they have chosen to participate in this 4-H year.

Admission is always free, and it is a great time to view the project possibilities, talk to the members, leaders and parents about their experiences and of course have FUN! We hope to see you there.

Sue Brooker is the program coordinator for 4-H and youth development at the University of Illinois Extension — Bureau County.

Photo contributed

Area students who went to the conference are Kristyn Ehnle (from left), Bureau Valley FFA; Annika Carter, Bureau Valley FFA, Sam Detwiler, president, Illinois Association FFA; Malena Wheeler, Princeton FFA; and Shelby Schaudt, Princeton FFA.

FFA students attend conference SPRINGFIELD — More than 500 FFA members, County Farm Bureau managers, and FFA advisors from 83 Illinois counties attended the 2014 Illinois Farm Bureau and Affiliates Youth Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield.

The conference offered FFA members in their junior year of high school a unique opportunity for career and personal development. This year’s attendees got the opportunity to visit with representatives about scholarships, internships, leadership programs and career opportunities

from community college, universities, agriculture commodity groups and the Illinois Farm Bureau and its family of companies at a career fair.

The conference also provided a series of breakout sessions which outline opportunities in agriculture and provided information about the Illinois Farm Bureau and its family of companies.

The annual two-day conference is sponsored

by Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies, which include Growmark, Country Financial, Prairie Farms and the IAA Credit Union.

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Monday, June 30th from 9am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm at Farrell Chiropractic Clinic 682 E. Peru St., Princeton 815-875-4408

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From you, for you

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

Down Memory Lane Glen Rabe submitted this photo (above) of the former Hotel Fay in Arlington during the early 1900s.

He picked up the photo at an auction. Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson submitted this photo (left) provided by Alvin Longman of Sheriff Jack Applen. He is listed by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association as the sheriff of Bureau County from 1928-30.

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

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Here comes the bride ...

If you are the bride and groom, it may be the most memorable day of your lives. Likewise for parents, grandparents and other relatives, the wedding and all the hoopla that accompanies it, will be a day filled with many memory-making moments. For friends and friends of friends, it will be an occasion that will be talked about for many days to come.

So as the bride and groom and their families plan the upcoming wedding, it’s important to have a plan, to stick to that plan, and focus on those elements that are truly important to you. And don’t forget to pay attention to details — sometimes those little things are the ones that will make a lasting imprint on you and your guests’ hearts.

Whether you decide to use a wedding planner or you tackle all the tasks yourself, the hints below can help you create the phenomenal wedding in which you’ve always dreamed.

1. Guests Before you do anything else, set a realistic number of approximately how many guests you want to invite. This should be done before you begin thinking about a venue for the event. You don’t want a facility where your guests are cramped, and on the other side of the proverbial coin, you don’t want a venue that is too spacious, which will limit

intimacy of your guests.

2. Before you set an actual date Look at your calendar and think about events in your area that could limit attendance, venue space or hotel/motel availability. The last thing you want to do is set a date during a huge event in your town, only to have guests realize there are no motel vacancies in the immediate area.

Also, you’ll want to think about the time of year and the potential weather problems you could have.

Some guests won’t want to travel on snowy roads, flights can be canceled and other cold weather problems could exist. On the flip side, if you’ve always wanted that summer garden weather, annoyances like high humidity, insects and other problems could keep guests away.

3. How much is this all going to cost?

It’s no secret weddings aren’t cheap. Some suggest signing up for a credit card with a rewards program that offers airline miles or other shopping rewards. Plus, by putting all your wedding expenses on one credit card, you’ll know exactly how much you are spending. Another perk to this idea is you can use your credit card rewards for your honeymoon or other items you will need after you tie the knot.

4. Ask for advice As you begin setting up

your vendors for flowers, entertainment, etc., it’s good to ask those folks who they recommend.

Your photographer can probably tell you which band in the area really packs the dance floor, and your caterer will most likely know which florist decorates the room in a wonderful manner. While you aren’t obligated to use those suggestions, it’s a wonderful starting place.

5. It’s going to cost how much?

The best way to trim the costs of your wedding is to eliminate guests. It can be difficult, but it can save you lots of money. The couple has to make hard decisions all their life, and this might be the first difficult one. If it costs you $100 a person for food and drinks, eliminating one table of 10 can save you $1,000.

6. Get organized Buy an inexpensive binder to keep all your correspondence with everyone who is participating in the wedding — florist, photographer, caterer, etc.

You can also keep notes you make during meeting with these vendors. It’s advisable to set up a special email address which earmarked only for your wedding, and you’ll want to store each vendor’s phone number in your cell phone.

7. I’ll drink to that The standard is one bartender for every 50 guests, so those guests don’t have

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BCR photos/Kath Clark

Photos in this section were taken at the wedding of Tyler and Merissa Clark of Abingdon, Illinois.

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to stand in a long line. If it’s an open bar, you might want to limit the types of available drinks or only use well alcohol to help curb expenses.

8. Set your budget No bride or groom should start off their life together with a mountain of wedding day debt. Set your budget and stick to it the best you can. Remember unexpected expenses will always crop up, so be prepared for those too.

9. Just ask Choose wedding vendors who you can trust. They are the experts and can be very helpful in your planning process. Have at least a vague idea of what you’d like before you meet with

them. Be open to suggestions. Let them know your budget and then ask them to help you come up with items that will fit into that budget and your taste.

10. The date Friday and Sunday weddings cost about 30 percent less than Saturday weddings. Also, if you aren’t in a hurry to set the actual date, a last-minute call to vendors can work in your financial favor, but you can also be disappointed too.

11. First class delivery There are wonderful stamps to honor your special wedding day, and who wouldn’t want to seal your wedding invitation with one of them. Since many stamps aren’t available at

all post office, browse the wedding stamps online at USPS.com. And whatever you do, make sure you have an invitation weighed with all the enclosed items before attaching postage and mailing. You wouldn’t want your guests to receive an invitation with postage due, or worse, have them all returned to you for insufficient postage.

12. Regrets only Be prepared for those folks who can’t come to your wedding for one reason or another. Don’t take it personally.

13. Children welcome or not?

While children are usually welcomed at weddings/ receptions with open arms,

Brides, Bridesmaids & Mothers Make her wedding day a perfect fit!

some do decide to provide child care service during the reception at a relative’s home or a motel room on site, if you’re reception is at a banquet room. Either way, let guests know what you have available.

14. Invite who?

The standard rule of priority invitations should go first to immediate family members, the bridal part and the bride’s and groom’s best friends, followed by aunts/uncles, cousins, and close friends.

If there’s still room, then consider parents’ friends, neighbors, coworkers, and so on. If you have to cut the numbers, start at the bottom.

15. First things first

Put together a schedule of things that need to be done. Make the list simple, concise and in a logical order. Don’t hire vendors until you have a confirmed date.

16. Room at the inn When you have a date, check out hotels/motels in the area, and reserve a block of rooms for your outof-town guests. Make sure there is information in the invitation that makes them aware of the room block.

Any unbooked rooms usually need to be released about 30 days before the event, but each property has their own policies.

17. How do we get there?

Even if you think all guests know exactly where

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to come, provide them with a map to make their journey easier.

18. Get it in writing Get everything in writing from your vendors. If that confirmation comes in the form of an email, make sure you print it off and file it.

19. Legalities, legalities Make sure you understand the state’s marriage license requirements, which can be accomplished by calling the county clerk’s office.

20. What are the rules?

Churches and other facilities might have ground rules. Make sure you ask for those rules, so there are no surprises.

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What’s hot for weddings in 2014?

Trends come and go, but following are some of the trends being seen this year: Woodland weddings Many couples this year are opting for a more rustic and natural look, while still promoting sophisticated and glamorous accents. Lush flowers, sequin and faux fur are in. For the wedding gown, many are choosing long wedding veils and gowns with ethereal lace and floral embellishments to compliment the woodland theme. To complete the rustic look, bridesmaids are wearing sparkly, mismatched dresses and loose braids in their hair, and the flower girls get crowns made out of branches and small flowers. A tent with twinkle lights can com-

plete the decor.

An unplugged wedding In a place in time where cell phones can record a wedding, not to mention ring incessantly during the ceremony, some couples are opting for an unplugged wedding and providing a phone check at the door (similar to a coat check), or adding a note to their wedding website or ceremony program asking guests to refrain from taking photos or video.

Sunglasses please The days of all white weddings are gone. This year, the trend is for bright colors. The concept is to take a natural tone and then add bold colors to go along with it. Popular colors this year are poppy red, tangerine and indigo blue.

Jeweled necklines Bridal dresses this year are simple and classic with sparkle on the neckline — from sheer illusion necklines with small crystals to larger embroidered rhinestones and crystals.

Super-charged Opposite of the unplugged wedding mentioned above, some couples are encouraging their guests to capture their special day and are offering phone charging stations at the reception.

Pulling an all-nighter A party after the party?

Some couples are opting for a late-night party after the usual reception.

This works well for weddings with a mixed guest list of those who prefer to be home by 10 p.m. and those who want to celebrate all night long. If you want to think about this extended party option, the couple should plan to cut the cake and do other traditional events before the 10 p.m. crowd leaves. If you decide on this type of extended party, make sure you have arranged for designated drivers.

The most popular wedding flowers of all time 1. The rose 2. The tulip 3. Calla lily 4. Lily of the valley 5. Hydrangeas 6. The Peony 7. Ranunculus 8. Stephanotis 9. Sweet Peas 10. The Gardenia Source: theknot.com.

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Top 10 honeymoon destinations Once the wedding is over and the last guest has left, most couples look forward to their honeymoon — five days, a week, maybe more, of unwinding, relaxing and spending quality time together in an exotic spot somewhere around the world. Honeymoons come in all shapes and sizes — a beach vacation, a safari, a ski trip — and are based more on the couple’s joint-personality than on tradition. This list is just a snapshot of 10 of the world’s hottest honeymoon destinations — from sunny beaches to snowcapped mountains and even fairy tale theme parks.

1. Camino Real Acapulco Diamante, Acapulco 2. The Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas 3. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canada 4. Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 5. Amankila, Bali, Indonesia 6. Grand Hotel Florence, Florence, Italy 7. Caneel Bay Resort, St. John, Virgin Islands 8. Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, Bora Bora 9. Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort and Casino, Noord, Aruba 10. Four Season Resort Hualalai, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Source: The Travel Channel

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A bouquet of beauty Flowers are always a necessary component of any wedding. This year, trends feature an oversized cascade bridal bouquet, elaborate flowers that hang over the dance floor and tables, ceremony arches and cake canopies.

Say cheese Photo booths have been popular for a while, but this year, the photo booth is evolving into the slowmotion video booth. Some photo booths are opting for a vintage look with photo strips as favors for guests to take home. A trampoline booth is also a new option on the block.

Return to the ‘90s The ‘90s-inspired details are the trend for weddings this year. Everything from temporary tattoo wedding favors, hip hop music, break dancers with a DJ and crop-top wedding dresses are back in the mainstream.

Back to the photographic past The trend in wedding photography this year is for more formal portraiture. Like the photos from long ago, where smiles were kept to a minimum and much more curated and traditional, wedding photographers are coupling some fantastic creativity to give couples portraits to remember.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

IL0110050 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2013 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by ARLINGTON is Ground Water

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The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

For more information regarding this report contact: Name

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Source of Drinking Water

ARLINGTON

Kurt J. Downie _________________________________________ 815-228-9548 _________________________________________

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

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Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality.

If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings.

The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop

by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

815-228-9548

Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1989 by the Illinois EPA, one "potential" source in located within 1,000 feet of the community's well.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Arlington Community Water Supply's source water is not susceptibile to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells.Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Arlington Community Water Supply is not vulneraible to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the 2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected wells, well hydraulics was not considered to be a significant factor in this determination.

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Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Lead and Copper Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper Definitions: (AL) Percentile AL Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

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Copper Level: 2013 1.3 0 N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from Action The concentration of a contaminant which, 1.3 if exceeded, 0.0379 triggers treatment or other ppm requirements which a water system must follow. wood preservatives; Corrosion of household Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper plumbing systems.

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Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum disinfectant Maximum residual Contaminant Level Goallevel or MCLG: goal or MRDLG:

The water below which there isis nono known oror expected risk toto health.

MRDLGs not The level level of of a a drinking contaminant in disinfectant drinking water below which there known expected risk health.

MCLGsdo allow reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a4 06/26/2014 of - IL0110050_2013_2014-06-26_15-28-16.PDF Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible MRDL:

disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions:

The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: ppb: Maximum residual disinfectant level or na: MRDL:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect theper benefits of parts the use ofbillion disinfectants toounce control microbial gallons contaminants. micrograms liter or per - or one in 7,350,000 of water.

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a not applicable. disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

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Collection Date

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Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Naturally occurring; discharge from metal

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08/21/2012

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Collection Date

Highest Level Detected

Range of Levels Detected

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MCL

Units

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12/14/2009

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Erosion of natural deposits.

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12/14/2009

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Erosion of natural deposits.

Likely Source of Contamination

Violations Table Chlorine Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.

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Drivers home most nights and weekends, vacation pay & bonuses available.

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228 • Help Wanted WAIT STAFF needed.

Apply in person: Maria's Pizza, 918 North Main, Princeton Experienced CARPENTER for post-frame construction, full-time position.

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

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Saturday, June 28, 2014 • Marketplace • 7B

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales ITEMS FOR SALE: Blue plaid hide-a-bed, $75; good condition Sauder desk with hutch, $150; small Sauder wardrobe $30; oak entertainment center $15; oak dining room table, 3 chairs, 2 leaves, $75; microwave cart $10; lamps $5-$15; antique slate full size combination pool/billiard table, removable rails, all accessories, ball rack & cue rack $500; desk chair on wheels $20; 2 metal hose reels with 100+ feet of hose on each $15 each; small handmade utility cart $15; Hamilton drafting table with mechanical arm $75; Jim Shore set of 4 seasonal angels $65; Aussie gas grill with side burner $75. Moving & must sell.

Will consider offers.

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified! You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!

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3 chair salon w/ 2 manicure stations & pedicure station.

Located on Main Street, Princeton.

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2010 Delco Gooseneck trailer, GVW 24,000, 40' long, 3 spring loaded ramps, enclosed box for tie downs, tires like new, excellent condition, $9,000; 1969 4020 Diesel John Deere, wide front, controls on side, 2 outlets, roll over bar, restored. Ready to use. $18,900. 309-235-4502

Dinette set $30; 6 piece rattan furniture: sofa, chair, ottoman, TV stand, end table, cocktail table.

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Diplomat black microwave $25, outside dimensions 16-1/2" wide, 11-1/2" deep, 10" high.

Please call 815- 664-2509 Fold & carry metal pet 30”length x home 21”width x 23”height. $30. Call 815-303-3081

448 • Pets & Livestock

Kenmore electric stove, glass top, white, $125.

Call 815-876-0657.

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FREE Kittens to good homes. Cute and cuddly.

8 weeks old.

Call 815-878-8566

Meat grinder, power or manual, $25.

Call 815-875-4122

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

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

New Graco SungRide infant car seat/car seat protector $85; 2 KidCo Angle Mount Safeway gates $40 each. 815-875-1972 Priced Reduced: table & chairs, 3 leaves $100; neutral sofa sleeper $200; neutral recliner $50. Call 815-875-3257

Triple Registered Rocky Mountain 10 year old Gelding Horse for sale.

Also, a 2 stall Horse Trailer, an ortho-flex saddle, and Hay for sale.

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Weights 300 total lbs. $175; 35lb barbells (2) $30 each; Tunturri exercise bike $25.

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Broyhill solid oak coffee table and end table.

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24” Maytag gas wall oven, black, $100; 30” Kenmore gas stove top, $20; 30” Broan range hood, $20. 815-699-7040 25,000 BTU air conditioner, used 1 season, $300; playhouse on skid $300.

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460 • Garage Sales DEPUE 315 Lincoln Avenue. Saturday June 28, 9am-5pm & Sunday, June 29, 9am-3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Multiple items including a 55 gallon Fish Aquarium with Everything included for only $200. Come Check it out! Will be out, Rain or Shine!

GRANVILLE 414 East Harrison. Saturday, June 28, 7am-noon.

6 month-5t boys' clothes, infant-girls' dresses, household items, quilt racks, blankets, toys PRINCETON 1025 North Epperson Road. Thursday, June 26, 3pm-7pm; Friday, June 27, 9am-7pm; Saturday, June 28, 9am3pm. Multi-Family Sale.

Harley Davidson & army Clothes. Longaberger baskets, stove, furniture, cabinets, golf clubs & much more

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PRINCETON 1445 Deerfield Road (Country Oaks Addition). Friday, June 27, 8am-5pm; Saturday June 28, 8am-noon.

MULTI FAMILY SALE. Children's books, toys, Little Tyke slide, step II cottage playhouse, fishing & hunting items, hammock with stand, fouton, girl's clothes 2T-4T, household, other misc.

PRINCETON 246 Hideaway Drive (off First Street). Saturday, June 28, 6am-1pm.

4 GENERATION, HUGE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE. Rain or Shine! Longaberger, Sodastream home soda maker, Cuisinart coffee maker. Electric toothbrushes, men's items, antique tools electronics, dog items, all size bedding, towels, shoes.

Clothes (all sizes including plus & Jr, many brand new with tags). Too much to mention. Must See!

PRINCETON 19107 Norwood Drive. Saturday, June 28, 8am-3pm.

MOVING SALE. Thomasville king bedroom set, large sectional with pull out bed, twin trundle bed set, 2 sets table and chairs, small appliances, kitchen items, linens, decorations, and much more PRINCETON 2012 South Main. Friday, Saturday, June 27, 28; 8am-3pm.

Tools, toys, baby girl clothes, etc. Small furniture. So Much More!

PRINCETON 22 South Gosse Blvd. Saturday, June 28, 8am-3pm.

MOVING SALE. Cat collectibles, books, dishes, clocks, antiques, fabric, tools. Lots of misc PRINCETON 225 East Oak Street. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 27, 28, 29; 8:30am-2:30pm.

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PRINCETON 315 Fox Creek Lane. Friday, June 27, 6pm-8pm; Saturday, June 28, 8am-1pm.

Two Family Sale & Bake Sale. Baby accessories, name brand boy and girl clothing of all sizes, household accessories, chair & ottoman and much more. All items lightly used PRINCETON 326 Briar Lane (The Grove Mobile Home Park). Friday, Saturday, June 27, 28; 8am4pm. Women's clothing M-XXL, women & men jeans, girls/boys clothing youth sizes, household, kitchenware, books, collectibles, lots of shoes & purses, furniture, games

PRINCETON 26 Elm Place.

Friday, Saturday, June 27, 28; 8am-4pm.

HUGE GARAGE SALE!!

Lots of toys, clothes, books, dvd's. TV, Microwave, Miscellaneous household. Something for everyone! Rain or Shine!

PRINCETON 418 West Clark. Friday, June 27, 8am-7pm; Saturday, June 28, 8am-2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Baby clothes & items, women's plus size clothing, XBox, Nintendo, full view storm door, storm door with screen, books, magazines, & other items

PRINCETON 302 North Church Street. Saturday, June 28, 10am–3pm.

DVDs, camping, hunting, glassware, jewelry.

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 404 Fox Creek Lane. Friday, June 27, 6pm-8pm; Saturday, June 28, 9am-1pm.

2 FAMILY SALE. Lots of kids stuff. Toys, Nintendo DS & Wii games. Books & costumes. Name brand quality children's clothing, some new with tags: (boy's size 7-10 -Abercrombie, Under Armour, Nike, Adidas; girl's size 3t6 -Gymboree, Gap, Old Navy, etc. Kids shoes, women' size 11 shoes.

Men's XXL clothes. Coach purses. Misc. household items- smoke free/pet free home PRINCETON 448 East Marion Street. Saturday, June 28, 8am-6pm.

Clothes, kitchen utensils, exercise bike, collectibles PRINCETON 501 East Peru Street. Friday, June 27, 9am-2pm; Saturday, June 28, 8am-12pm.

Furniture, household, clothing, toys, boy's games, WWE figures/ college memorabilia, dorm items, etc.

PRINCETON 509 7th Street. Friday, June 27 8am-4pm; Saturday, June 28, 8am- noon.

Lots of new items. Costumes, jewelry, furniture and much more PRINCETON 616 West Hudson Street. Saturday June 28; 9am-3pm.

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Troy build rider lawn mower, lots of household, exercise equipment, furniture, plus size clothing, miscellaneous items.

PRINCETON Bryant Woods: 408 & 500 Bryant Circle Drive & 1724 Edgewood Court. Thursday, Friday, June 26, 27; 8am-4pm; Saturday, June 28, 8am-Noon. Clothes for infant girl, infant boys to size 8/10, teen/young adult girls, women Large, men (some 2x & talls).

Misc. housewares, books, puzzles, holiday items, faucets, mantel and much more

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PRINCETON Maple Acres off of Backbone Road West.

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WYANET 507 South King Street. Thursday, June 26, 4pm-7pm; Friday, Saturday, June 28, 29, 8am -?

Antiques, Longaberger, brand name kids, teen and adult clothing. Glassware, furniture, wooden items, toys and Christmas decorations

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

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

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

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

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

- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment.

Available now. All utilities furnished. 1 car garage, laundry facilities in basement, references required. $600/month, lease required. 815-228-7350 PRINCETON Duplex 1 bedroom with appliances, $650 a month plus utilities. Call 815-872-0065

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PRINCETON Fritz Apartment for rent. Quiet living, heat/water furnished, 2 bedroom, living room/ dining room/kitchen/bath.

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ARLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Pursuant to an Illinois Act in regard to Wages of Employees on Public Works, the Trustees of the Arlington Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois, did on June 18, 2014, determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said Arlington Fire Protection District. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Bureau County, Illinois, effective June 1, 2014.

Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from Richard A. Koch, District Secretary, Arlington Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 124, Arlington, Illinois 61312, or from William S. Beneke, attorney for the Arlington Fire Protection District, Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Any person affected by said determination may object in writing, within 15 days of the date of publication of this Notice, by filing a written notice either with the Arlington Fire Protection District Secretary at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in either instance specifying the ground of the objection.

Richard A. Koch, Secretary Arlington Fire Protection District Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

of June 10, 2014. A copy of the full ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is avaiable for inspection by any interested part in the main office of the LaMoille Township, located at 27728 2600 East Street, Van Orin, Illinois, and to any employer or association of employers and by any person or assocation of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. /s/Bonnie E Pearson, Clerk, LaMoille Township.

Dated: June 10, 2014.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

es of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as 1st in Gutters located at 307 E. Locust St., LaMoille, IL 61330 .

Dated this 26th day of June, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, July 5 and 12, 2014.

VILLAGE OF NEPONSET NEPONSET, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NO. 709 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF NEPONSET, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2014 AND ENDING ON THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2015 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NEPONSET, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS: That the following sums of money, or as much thereof as may be authorized by law, be, and the same are hereby appropriated for all corporate purposes for the fiscal year beginning the first day of May, 2014 and ending the thirtieth day of April, 2015, and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts hereby appropriated for such purposes are as follows, towit: GENERAL FUND General Government Advertising $1,500 Bank Fees $100 Community Building Maintenance $8,000 Payroll $30,0000 Accounting $6,000 Legal Fees $6,000 Utilities $9,000 Fuel $5,800 Insurance $10,000 Membership Dues $500 Mowing $3,000 Building Improvements $10,000 Postage $900 Office Supplies $1,000 Telephone & Fax $1,700 Office Salaries $19,000 Donations $500 Miscellaneous Expense $5,000 Public Safety Communications $2,000 Payroll $30,000 Other $10,000 Public Works Equipment Repairs $5,000 Equipment PUrchases $10,000 Street Repairs $15,000 Miscellaneous Expense $11,000

TOTAL $173,200 WATER DEPARTMENT Loan repayment to IL EPA $30,000 Water Chemicals $10,000 Water Depart. meters & supplies $10,000 Utilities $10,000 Payroll $30,000 Water Testing $5,000 Bank Fees $500 Postage $1,500 Mileage Reimbursement $5,000 Repairs & maintenance $10,000 Equipment Purchase $15,000 Miscellaneous Expense $5,000 TOTAL $142,000 SEWER DEPARTMENT USDA Loan Repayment (Interest) $27,250 USDA Loan Repayment (Principal) $7,000 IL EPA Loan Repayment (Interest) $7,923 IL EPA Loan Repayment (Principal) $19,881 Testing $1,500 Outside Services $5,000 Utilities $17,000 Insurance $15,500 License Permits $4,000 Payroll $35,000 Equipment Purchase $15,000 Repairs & Maintenance $10,000 Supplies $3,000 Miscellaneous Expenses $1,000 TOTAL $196,857 GARBAGE FUND Garbage contract $35,500 Supplies $200 TOTAL $ 35,700 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.

Presented, passed and approved on a roll call vote this 18th day of June, 2014.

Aye Nay Absent Board of Trustees: Barb Jannie X Wayne Gerrond X John Pratt X Amanda Mueller X Ken Snyder X Eugene Costin X

APPROVED:

By: Carl C. Rohrig, President ATTEST: By: Karen Ingles, Village Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

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

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858 • Homes for Rent LaMoille School District, 2 bedroom house for rent. $400, 1st and last due at signing. Appliances furnished. No pets & no smoking. Phone 815-3032357 or 815-872-0930, after 6pm PRINCETON 2 bedroom home, remodeled bathroom and new windows.

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

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859 • Condo/Duplex Rent PRINCETON Duplex for Rent. 2 bedroom. 2 bath.

2 car garage. Dishwasher, washer & dryer included. $800 a month. Pets accepted. 563-320-3952

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales PRINCETON 1993 Skyline 2 bed, 2 bath, new furnace/air & water heater.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 25, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Byers Trucking located at 14864 1100 North Ave., Tiskilwa, IL 61368 .

Dated this 25th day of June, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, July 5 and 12, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that LaMoille Township, Bureau County, Illinois, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” (820 ILCS 130/) has determined on and effective from June 10, 2014, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workmen engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the LaMoille Township, is the same as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Bureau County as

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

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Representative, or both, on or before Wednesday, December 17, 2014 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

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

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office address-

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that LaMoille Road District, Bureau County, Illinois, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” (820 ILCS 130/) has determined on and effective from June 10, 2014, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workmen engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the LaMoille Road District, is the same as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Bureau County as of June 10, 2014. A copy of the full ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested part in the main office of the LaMoille Road District, located at 27728 2600 East Street, Van Orin, Illinois, and to any employer or association of employers and by any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. /s/Bonnie E Pearson, Clerk, LaMoille Road District.

Dated: June 10, 2014.

Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

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

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 17, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as J.K. Brothers Remodeling located at 25705 US Hwy 34, LaMoille, IL 61330 .

Dated this 17th day of June, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28 and July 5, 2014.

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

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

) Defendants, ) 12 CH 96 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

RYAN R. KIEFEL, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 00106 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on July 22, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 130 E CHESTNUT STREET, LADD, IL 61329 Property Index No. 18-10-302-016. The real estate is improved with a brown vinyl sided two story single family home with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1217572. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1217572 Case Number: 12 CH 00106 TJSC#: 34-9974 I614319 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28 and July 5, 2014.

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

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(312) 651-6705.

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

quality or quantity of title and without recourse to C Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com 999 • Legal Notices Continued from 10B DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME; LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF LADD, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 130 E CHESTNUT STREET, LADD, IL 61329 Property Index No. 18-10-302-016. The real estate is improved with a brown vinyl sided two story single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1217572. 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

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PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1217572 Case Number: 12 CH 00106 TJSC#: 34-9974 I614319 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28, July 5, 2014.

F. Russell, attorney for Princeton Township, Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Any person affected by said determination may object in writing, within 15 days of the date of publication of this Notice, by filing a written notice either with the Princeton Township Clerk or the Princeton Township Road District Clerk at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in each instance specifying the ground of the objection.

Ted Johnson, Clerk Princeton Township Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

PRINCETON TOWNSHIP BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND PRINCETON TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Pursuant to an Illinois Act in regard to Wages of Employees on Public Works, the Board of Trustees of Princeton Township, Bureau County Illinois, and the Highway Commissioner of the Princeton Township Road District, Bureau County, Illinois, did on June 24, 2014, determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said Princeton Township. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Department of Labor for Bureau County, Illinois, effective June 1, 2014 Such determination is now in effect and a copy is available upon request either from Ted Johnson, Clerk Princeton Township, 1733 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or from Robert

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$29,882.78 RECAPITULATION General Fund Balance on hand May 1, 2012 $13,789.39 Total Revenue $35,148.70

$48,938.09 Total Expenditures $29,923.02 Balance on hand May 1, 2013 $19,015.07 Memorial Fund Balance on hand April 30, 2012 $4,391.73 Total Revenue $78.73

$4,470.46 Expenditures $902.43 Balance April 30, 2013 $3,568.03 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY, SHEFFIELD, IL Showing cash receipts and disbursements for fiscal year ending April 30, 2014 GENERAL FUND Revenue Taxes $26,194.60 Patron Service $303.82 Misc. Grants & Gifts $7,167.90 Interest $17.40 Per Capita Grant $0.00 PUBLIC AND Village Social Security Payment $1,464.98 LEGAL NOTICES

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PRINCETON TOWNSHIP FUND ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014

General Gen. Assistance Cemetery IMRF Social Security Total BEGINNING BALANCE - April 1, 2013 $978,794.55 $151,078.89 $39,825.74 $22,284.57 $4,196.45 $1,196,180.20

TOTAL REVENUES $226,804.54 $6,062.21 $1,270.40 $89,601.86 $7,958.14 $331,697.15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($106,187.97) ($6,074.71) ($1,200.00) ($89,923.37) ($8,661.51) ($212,047.56) ENDING BALANCE - March 31, 2014 $1,099,411.12 $151,066.39 $39,896.14 $21,963.06 $3,493.08 $1,315,829.79 REVENUE SUMMARY Property taxes $198,784.73 $4,986.66 $998.42 $89,488.49 $7,953.07 $302,211.37 Interest income $5,577.88 $1,075.55 $271.98 $113.37 $5.07 $7,043.85 Replacement tax $21,531.76 $21,531.76 Misc. income $910.17 $910.17

TOTAL REVENUES $226,804.54 $6,062.21 $1,270.40 $89,601.86 $7,958.14 $331,697.15 EXPENDITURES TO WHOM PAID

Flat Grants $3,675.00 $3,675.00

Birkey & Noble, P.C. $5,250.00 $5,250.00

Illinois Muncipal Retirement $3,670.47 $89,923.37 $93,593.84

Internal Revenue Service $18,912.51 $8,661.51 $27,574.02

TOIRMA $7,664.00 $1,332.00 $8,996.00

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reimbursements $5,414.66 $5,414.66

United Health Care River Valley $0.00 $0.00

All expenditures under $ 2500 $11,139.08 $1,067.71 $1,200.00 $13,406.79

Compensation over $ 25,000, net Grace Vetter, Eric Balenseifen $32,075.32 $32,075.32

Compensation under $ 25,000, net

David Castner, Douglas Scroggs,

Fred Pierson, Mervin Johnson,

Ronald Hanley, Dave Lowdermilk $22,061.93 $22,061.93 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $106,187.97 $6,074.71 $1,200.00 $89,923.37 $8,661.51 $212,047.56

I, Ronald Hanley, Treasurer of Princeton Township, Bureau County, Illinois, being duly sworn, certify and say that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014.

Ronald Hanley, Treasurer Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

PRINCETON TOWNSHIP ROAD & BRIDGE FUND ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014

Special Joint Machinery &

General Road Bridge Equipment Insurance Social Security

Permanent IMRF Road

Total

BEGINNING BALANCE - April 1, 2013 $355,031.59 $93,561.34 $299,231.68 $12,842.56 $29,643.01 $6,065.59 $460,832.92 $1,257,208.69

TOTAL REVENUES $143,891.50 $10,497.45 $60,957.53 $12,942.74 $183.67 $67.39 $201,295.91 $429,836.19

TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($102,562.20) $0.00 ($49,883.20) ($10,160.00) ($1,189.58) $0.00 ($101,900.67) ($265,695.65) ENDING BALANCE - March 31, 2014 $396,360.89 $104,058.79 $310,306.01 $15,625.30 $28,637.10 $6,132.98 $560,228.16 $1,421,349.23 REVENUE SUMMARY Property taxes $104,515.71 $9,932.12 $59,098.14 $12,931.22 $2.57 $25.42 $198,770.52 $385,275.70 Interest income $1,947.30 $565.33 $1,859.39 $11.52 $181.10 $41.97 $2,525.39 $7,132.00 Replacement tax $36,351.56 $36,351.56 Miscellaneous income $1,076.93 $1,076.93 TOIRMA insurance claim

TOTAL REVENUES $143,891.50 $10,497.45 $60,957.53 $12,942.74 $183.67 $67.39 $201,295.91 $429,836.19 EXPENDITURES TO WHOM PAID United Health Care River Valley $3,203.18 $3,203.18 Advanced Asphalt $77,933.61 $77,933.61 Princeton Muncipal Utilities $2,992.17 $2,992.17 Bureau County Highway Department $6,894.52 $6,894.52 Michlig Energy Ltd $2,580.90 $3,966.43 $6,547.33 Parent Petroluem $9,625.09 $2,546.69 $12,171.78 Internal Revenue Service $2,037.58 $1,189.58 $3,227.16 IMRF $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Hotsy Equipment Co $3,529.50 $3,529.50 TOIRMA $10,160.00 $10,160.00 ILIowa Culvert and Supply $3,467.00 $3,467.00 Utility Equipment Co $2,568.64 $2,568.64 Varsity Striping & Construction $9,539.30 $9,539.30 Piehl $6,720.00 $6,720.00 Midwest Truck Service $4,437.16 $4,437.16 Browning Ford $31,509.00 $31,509.00 NICOR $3,737.08 $3,737.08 Kramer Garage Doors $2,866.00 $2,866.00 McHenry Machine Co Inc. $2,692.96 $11,154.20 $13,847.16 All expenditures under $ 2,500 $19,313.11 $0.00 $500.00 $1,879.00 $21,692.11 Compensation $ 25,000 to $ 49,999 $0.00 $0.00

Compensation under $ 25,000, net $38,652.95 $38,652.95

Eric Balenseifen, Scott Balenseifen, Douglas Albright, Larry Vetter,

Ronald Hanley, Bradley Vetter TOTAL EXPENDITURES $102,562.20 $0.00 $49,883.20 $10,160.00 $1,189.58 $0.00 $101,900.67 $265,695.65

I, Ronald Hanley, Treasurer of Princeton Township, Bureau County, Illinois, being duly sworn, certify and say that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014.

Ronald Hanley, Treasurer Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, 2014.

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What’s the buzz?

Princeton man is busy as a bee ... literally

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Todd Leopold of rural Princeton has a passion for keeping the honeybee population alive and well, and he’s fulfilling that passion with the start of the Bureau County Honey Co. People don’t always realize that the world is dependent upon the honeybee because of its role in the food chain, Leopold said. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, honeybees pollinate 80 percent of the flowering crops which constitute onethird of everything Americans eat. Also, people don’t tend to realize the honeybee population is very fragile.

Leopold began raising bees about three years ago, after retiring from the military. He and his brothers, Zane and Blake, both of Florida, were brainstorming about what they could do upon retirement, and the discussion kept coming back to beekeeping. The brothers’ greatgrandfather had been a beekeeper, and Leopold remembers his father telling the stories of the great grandfather and his beekeeping.

The brothers decided to do this beekeeping business collectively, and the Bureau County Honey Co. was formed.

Todd started with one

BCR photo/Donna Barker

Beekeeper Todd Leopold of rural Princeton checks one of 10 bee box sites which he has placed around Bureau and Putnam counties. Leopold and his brothers, Blake and Zane, both of Florida, began the Bureau County Honey Co. about three years ago, starting with a total of five hives.

This past spring, they brought 200 hives from their winter home in Florida. hive at his rural Princeton property, while his brothers started with two

hives each.

This year, in mid-June, Leopold is currently

managing 112 hives at 10 different sites around the Bureau and Putnam

counties area. He and his brothers brought up 200 hives from Florida ear-

lier this year, but a good

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Bees From Page 2 number of those hives have been sold. During the busy season, his brother Zane travels to Illinois to help manage the hives.

The whole process of beekeeping is pretty interesting, Leopold said.

The bees are housed in a wooden box, which con-

tains 10 wooden frames.

Each frame has a foundation, called a plasticell, which is a plastic net-like sheet that has been coated with beeswax and is the surface on which the bee stores its honey and pollen.

The box has two sections, with the queen bee kept in the lower level.

The queen bee can lay about 1,500 eggs a day, and it takes 21 days for

an egg to hatch, Leopold said. The top level is where the worker bees do their work on the plasticell. The queen bee is too large to get through the separation between the lower and upper sections of the box, he said.

Each healthy box can have up to 50,000 to 60,000 bees during the busiest times of the year.

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BCR photo/Donna Barker

Rural Princeton beekeeper Todd Leopold comes into contact with thousands of carnelian honeybees each time he checks the hives. The carnelian bee may be a more docile bee than other types, but there is still the chance of bee stings, even with the use of protective gear and a smoke screen, Leopold said. Each box contains 10 wooden frames which provide the waxed surface on which the bees store their honey and pollen. The worker bee has a six-week life span, while the queen bee may live a couple years.

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Colony Collapse Disorder What is happening to the bees?

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

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Todd Leopold is committed to the importance of protecting the honeybee population and encouraging others to become at least backyard beekeepers, maybe starting with just a hive or two.

Bees From Page 3 At the slower times of the year, there may be 15,000 to 30,000 bees.

When the plug is pulled on the top of the box and the bees fly out in a swarm, it’s an amazing sight, Leopold said. Honeybees have an internal system, sort of like a GPS, which they follow as they fly about looking for food from nearby vegetation. The bees typically can fly up to about two miles before they head home to their queen bee, he said.

Harvesting the honey

and pollen from the frames within the box time generally happens twice a year. In the spring, the bees like to feast on dandelions, black locust trees and white clover, with the spring harvest typically beginning in July. In the fall, the bees feast on plants like milkweed and goldenrod, with harvest usually beginning in September. After the fall harvest, the Leopolds will transport their bee hives back to Florida for the winter.

Most of the marketing of the Bureau County Honey Co. is

Paul Barrett is a program coordinator for the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalist at the University of Illinois Extension. He is also the vice president of the Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association (IVBA) and teaches programs to the bee club on pollinators, plants for the pollinators, native pollinators and beekeeping.

According to Barrett, the University of Illinois did a study on Colony Collapse Disorder and listed several factors — from feeding sugar water to the bees to using insecticides for the small hive beetles and Varroa mites to using insecticides on crops.

“Most of the beekeepers I talk to, and in the IVBA, don’t use any chemicals or insecticides for the small hive beetles or Varroa mites,” he said.

“We use traps and other techniques to keep them out.”

A lot of talk about Colony Collapse Disorder has circled around Neo-

Paul Barrett nicotinoids, which are a new class of insecticides used in the last 20 years to control a variety of pests.

Unlike contact pesticides that remain on the surface of the treated foliage, Neonicotinoids are taken up by the plant and transported to all tissues — leaves, flower, roots, stems, pollen and nectar.

“Neonicotinoids are not a high enough strength to kill the adult worker bee, but they feed the pollen to the brood (baby bees) and it kills them. Bees’ life expectancy is six to eight weeks. Without any new bees, the hive dies,” he explained.

According to Barrett, Neonicotinoids include Clothianidin, Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid. Clothianidin and Thiamethoxam were approved by the Environ-

mental Protection Agency (EPA) in the mid ‘80s, and Imidacloprid was approved in 1994. He said all three of these Neonicotinoids were banned from use in Europe Dec. 1, 2013, because they were linked to killing off the bees.

“The EPA has delayed any act to review until 2018. It took the EPA 11 years to ban DDT insecticide,” he said.

Barrett explained three years ago the EPA lifted the restricted use of Imidacloprid, which affects the nervous system of the bees and they become disorientated and can’t find their way back to the hives.

“The beekeepers are finding hives with honey still in them. No dead bees — they just didn’t come back,” he said. “There

have been no studies on native bee decline, like the Mason and Blue, but they are disappearing also.”

It’s important to check the label of a pesticide and look for the active ingredient of Clothianidin, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam or Acetamiprid.

Why is it so important?

“Seventy-one out of 100 crops that provide 90 percent of the world’s food is pollinated by bees,” Barrett said.

If someone is unsure how to treat a pesticide problem, they are free to call Barrett, who receives numerous calls daily from people about trees, shrubs, lawns and all sorts of bugs. His services are free through the University of Illinois Extension Office. He may be reached at 815-433-0707.

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Beekeeper Todd Leopold snapped a photo of Bureau County Republican reporter Donna Barker (right), dressed in a protective veil and coat and armed with a smoking device and tools, takes one for the BCR team as she approaches a honeybee hive containing thousands of live bees. Fortunately, it was a calm day for the bees and Barker, as well as Leopold (not shown), left without one bee sting.

Bees From Page 4 done by word-of-mouth from satisfied customers, though he does sell his honey through local businesses including the Wyanet Locker in

Wyanet, Ammas’s Studio, Optimal Health, both in Princeton, and Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville. He also sells to a large distributor in Wisconsin who sells the honey to other companies and markets.

Of course, there are

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For one thing, the bee population is fragile because of the pesticides and chemicals used on lawns and fields, Leopold

“When you go out and you open up a box and see all the pure honey, and to know what God has created and how the bees have done all this, it’s an amazing feeling.”

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Bees From Page 5 said. Also, bees are very sensitive to mites, which are small bugs which can destroy an entire colony.

There is also the Colony Collapse Disorder, in which the bees fly out and don’t come back, for no known reasons. Beekeepers expect a 10 to 20 percent loss each year.

In addition to running the Bureau County Honey Co. as a business, he and his brothers are also passionate about encouraging others to become backyard bee-keepers, maybe starting with only one or two hives. Beekeeping is important to the environment and food chain, plus it’s enjoyable, he said.

“When you go out and you open up a box and see all the pure honey, and to know what God has created and how the bees have done all this, it’s an amazing feeling,” Leopold said. “Our minister once asked what makes you know there is a God? Well, when I’m out there in the field and looking at what this insect does and what it does for us, it gives me an overwhelming feeling. It’s hard to put that feeling into words sometimes.”

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Beekeeper Todd Leopold of rural Princeton markets fresh honey from his Bureau County Honey Co. at various areas stores, including at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville, as shown above. Leopold and his brothers, Blake and Zane, who live in Florida, are partners in the business. The brothers keep their bees in Florida during the winter months and keep them in Illinois for the rest of the year.

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USDA provides $8 million to help declining honey bee population Five Midwest states receive additional incentives to establish honey bee habitats WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $8 million in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) incentives for Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin farmers and ranchers who establish new habitats for declining honey bee populations. More than half of the commercially managed honey bees are in these five states during the summer. The announcement comes in addition to $3 million USDA designated to the Midwest states to support bee populations earlier this year through the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

“American agricultural production relies on having a healthy honey bee population,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In recent years, factors such as diseases, parasites, pesticides or habitat loss have contributed to a significant decline in the honey bee population.

This $8 million is part of the administration’s ongoing strategy to reverse these trends and establish more plant habitat on Conservation Reserve Program lands to restore the bee population.”

The new CRP pollinator initiative is designed to further enhance current CRP land, allowing it to provide better access to nutritious pollinator for-

age. The program allows for managing or replacing existing vegetation, known as covers, with lower cost, high nutrition seed mixes that can support distinct blooming cycles of plants that benefit pollinators.

Honey bees, the pollinator workhorse of United States fruit and vegetable agriculture, will have more blooms from which to collect nectar and pollen to sustain and promote colony growth and honey production throughout the growing season. By assisting honey bees, the pollinator initiative helps USDA continue to secure the food supply. More than $15 billion worth of agricultural production, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables, depend on the health and well-being of honey bees.

Now is a critical time for efforts to support honey bee populations. The honey bee population in the United States has been declining for decades.

The number of managed United States honey bee colonies dropped from 6 million in 1947, to just 2.5 million today.

Recently, President Barack Obama issued a memorandum directing U.S. government agencies to take additional steps to protect and restore domestic populations of pollinators, including honey bees. Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Gina McCarthy will

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Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin will receive additional incentives to establish honey bee habitats to help support the honey bee population. co-chair a new Pollinator Health Task Force to focus federal efforts to conduct research and take action to help pollinators recover from population losses.

This includes a public education campaign to teach people ways that they can help pollinators in their own homes or businesses.

USDA is pursuing solutions to the multiple problems affecting honey bee health. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) maintains four laboratories across the country conducting research into all aspects of bee genetics, breeding, biology and physiology, with special focus on bee nutrition, control of pathogens and parasites, the effects of pesticide exposure and

the interactions between each of these factors.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports bee research efforts through grants and research to Land Grant Universities. The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service conducts national honey bee pest and disease

surveys and provides border inspections to prevent new invasive bee pests from entering the United States. The Farm Service Agency and NRCS work on improved forage and habitat for bees through programs such as the CRP and EQIP. Additionally, the Economic Research Ser-

vice is currently examining the direct economic costs of the pollinator problem and the associated indirect economic impacts, and the National Agricultural Statistics Service conducts limited surveys of honey production, number of colonies, price and value of production which provide some data essential for research by the other agencies.

The CRP pollinator initiative, administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), takes advantage of the new pollinator seed mixes developed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. FSA also recently announced the restart of continuous enrollments in CRP, including its Pollinator Habitat Initiative to enroll 100,000 acres of longer lasting meadows of highquality native wildflowers that support honey bees, pollinators and other wildlife populations.

For more information about new the pollinator initiative in the five Midwestern states, the continuous enrollment in the CRP and the pollinator habitat initiative, agricultural producers should contact their local FSA office or go online at www. fsa.usda.gov.

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MCNABB — Ed Stunkel has been done with planting for quite a while, and he has pretty good hopes for the latest endeavor. All he has to do is wait for the crop to be ready.

Of course, he’ll be waiting for a while — seven years or more.

When one thinks of farm crops, Christmas trees don’t leap to the forefront, but like all farms, growers like Stunkel — farm manager at Boyle’s Christmas Tree Farms outside of McNabb — has to worry about pests, diseases and unfavorable growing conditions. Stunkel has run the farm since the death of owner Francis Boyle a few years ago.

“It has not been a gravy train these last few years,” Stunkel said. “Drought knocked out our No. 1 selling tree — the Frazier — two years ago. When Francis brought the Fraziers into this part of the country in the mid ‘90s, we hadn’t had a drought since ‘78.

Nobody realized that they are not drought-tolerant at all. We lost 90 percent of everything from the babies up to the 12 year olds.

“Then last year we had

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October and it’s a lot more baby trees,” Stunkel said. labor intensive last year.

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to 15 or more for a crop to reach maturity. Stunkel said trees used to weigh much less. When he started in the ‘70s, trees would average around 20 pounds.

With the changes in public demand for trees, most trees harvested at Boyle’s are closer to 100 pounds.

Evergreens are a low maintenance crop. Once they’re planted, Mother Nature does most of the work of watering and feeding the trees. They like sandy soil, which makes them ideal for areas where soil quality is not favorable for a typical crop.

Christmas trees are — by their very nature — a seasonal product, so tree farms will usually fall back on raising other crops as well.

“I don’t know anybody around here that doesn’t have something else going,” Stunkel said.

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Rutherford reminds students to participate in second annual Cream of the Crop photo contest SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is reminding young photographers to submit photos from the annual Cream of the Crop photo contest by July 9.

“Last year we had more than 130 wonderful photographs submitted for the Cream of the Crop photo contest, and I hope this year even more young people will participate,” Rutherford said. “The deadline is approaching, and I am looking forward to seeing the photos that are submitted this year.”

The treasurer’s office is now accepting electronic submissions for the contest from Illinois students, ages 8-18, and the deadline for all entries is July 9.

Top photographs will be chosen in three competition categories: ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Each student is allowed to submit up to two photos for this contest.

As part of the Ag Invest program, Rutherford hosts the annual Cream of the Crop photo contest. He invites students across the state to submit their most innovative, scenic snapshot that depicts their vision of the agriculture in our state.

“I believe a great way to capture the beauty and scenery of Illinois is through the eyes of the young people.

This contest give us an opportunity to see crops, livestock, farms and pastures through students’ pictures.”

Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford The contest winners will be featured on the new marketing materials for Ag Invest and prominently displayed at the 2014 Illinois State Fair. Additionally, the top winners in each age group will receive a $100 deposit in an existing Bright Start college savings account, along with other prizes.

“I am a lifelong supporter of our environment and conservation.

From childhood to present, I have resided in rural Livingston County and have grown up with great appreciation for Illinois agriculture,” Rutherford said. “I believe a great way to capture the beauty and scenery of Illinois is through the eyes of young people. This contest gives us an opportunity to see

crops, livestock, farms and pastures through students’ pictures.”

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USDA announces new support for beginning farmers, ranchers DAVIS, Calif. — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the implementation of new Farm Bill measures and other policy changes to improve the financial security of new and beginning farmers and ranchers on June 23. Harden also unveiled www.usda.gov/ newfarmers, a new website that will provide a centralized, one-stop resource where beginning farmers and ranchers can explore the variety of USDA initiatives designed to help them succeed.

“New and beginning farmers are the future of American agriculture,” said Deputy Secretary Harden.

“The average age of an American farmer is 58 and rising, so we must help new farmers get started if America is going to continue feeding the world and maintain a strong agriculture economy. The new policies announced today will help give beginning farmers the financial security they need to succeed. Our new online tool will provide one-stop shopping for beginning farmers to learn more about accessing USDA services that can help their operations thrive.”

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increase access to land and capital; build new market opportunities; participate in conservation opportunities; select and use the right risk management tools; and access USDA education, and technical support programs. These issues have been identified as top priorities by new farmers.

The website will also feature instructive case studies about beginning farmers who have successfully utilized USDA resources to start or expand their business operations.

Today’s policy announcements in support of beginning farmers and ranchers include: • Waiving service fees for new and beginning farmers or ranchers to enroll in the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for the 2014 crop year.

NAP provides risk management tools to farmers who grow crops for which there is no crop insurance product. Under this waiver, announced via an official notice (PDF, 171KB) to Farm Service Agency offices, farmers and ranchers whom already enrolled in NAP for the 2014 crop year are eligible for a service fee refund.

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“The average age of an American farmer is 58 and rising, so we must help new farmers get started if America is going to continue feeding the world and maintain a strong agriculture economy. The new policies announced today will help give beginning farmers the financial security they need to succeed,” Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden said. ning farmers which will allow routine, prescribed, and emergency grazing outside the primary nesting season on enrolled land consistent with approved conservation plans. Previously, farmers and ranchers grazing on CRP land were subject to a reduction in CRP payments of up to 25 percent. Waiving these reductions for new and beginning farmers will provide extra financial support during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters.

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Keeping everyone safe Agriculture safety tips for families Children • Don’t ask to ride along in tractors. Even though it’s fun, passengers on a tractor can interfere with safe operation of machinery.

• Always get permission to visit a parent or adult while they are working on machinery, and remain in a visible area to ensure the adult sees you. Blind spots create dangerous conditions when machinery is in use.

• Be cautious when handling or feeding animals, and only enter pens that have been approved by your parents. Livestock can be unpredictable.

Teens • Only use a cell phone when not working, but keep it close in case of emergency. Cell phones can be a lifesaver or a deadly distraction.

• Be informed on child labor laws. Teens can only work in certain situations under legal guardians.

• Be a role model and demonstrate safe behavior on the farm. Siblings and younger children look up

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Parents • Keep the rollover protection structures (ROPS) in the upright position and always wear a seatbelt to prevent a tractor rollover injury or fatality. Tractor rollovers represented nearly half of all of Illinois fatalities last year, so the ROPS should only be folded down in low-clearance areas and when absolutely necessary.

• Always wear hearing protection — such as ear plugs or protective ear muffs — to protect from hearing loss. It only takes 2 hours for an open cab tractor to become dangerous to the human ear without proper hearing protection.

• Schedule enough time for sleep. Lack of sleep inhibits productivity and memory, and slows response time.

Grandparents • Think about your actions. Unsafe actions don’t always result in harm, but the risk isn’t worth it.

• Recognize personal health and safety to avoid injury. Take caution when lifting heavy items or climbing in unsafe areas.

If something looks dangerous or unpredictable, don’t do it.

• Keep a cell phone handy at all times in case of emergency. Cell phones allow for easy access when help is needed.

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• Use safety equipment the way it was intended.

That means appropriate gloves, hearing protection and safety eyewear, not to mention face masks and respirators when working in dusty conditions.

• Always have a helper nearby when entering grain bins, breeding pens or other high-risk areas.

• Discuss safety concerns with children as you explain safe handling and operating procedures. Practice what you preach, and they will practice it, too.

Farm building and grounds • Perform a safety check of buildings and grounds for obvious fire

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• Store farm chemicals where kids and animals can’t access them. Then make a list of the chemicals for firefighters in the event of a fire on your property.

• Keep weeds and grasses trimmed so tractor and ATV drivers won’t run into hidden obstacles and holes that can cause the vehicle to overturn.

• Maintain clean and neat work areas with tools stored out of the way.

• Establish a safety boundary around gas and diesel fuel tanks and other flammable substances.

Tractors and implements • Keep tractor roll-over protection structures in place. If you have a tractor without one, get it installed today … and while you’re at it, buckle your seat belt.

• Prohibit riders on tractor fenders, hitches, attachments or implements.

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• Never exit a tractor or truck without placing it in park or engaging the emergency brakes.

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• Check and maintain equipment, especially hydraulic hoses and electrical cables showing cracks or other signs of wear.

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USDA announces funding availability for turning biomass material into energy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications from energy facilities interested in receiving forest or agricultural residues to generate clean energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.

BCAP provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who establish and maintain new crops of energy biomass, or who harvest and deliver forest or agricultural residues to a qualifying energy facility. Of the total $25 million per year authorized for BCAP, the 2014 Farm Bill provides up to 50 percent ($12.5 million) each year for matching payments for the harvest and transportation of biomass residues. BCAP matching payments will resume this summer, while crop incentives will begin in 2015. Some matching payments will support the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forests and Bureau of BCR file photo Land Management public

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lands. This will be turned into renewable energy while reducing the risk of forest fire. Agriculture residues, such as corn cobs and stalks, also may qualify as energy-producing feedstock.

“Removing dead or diseased trees from forests to use for biomass production creates clean energy while reducing the threat of forest fires and the spread of harmful insects and disease,” said Vilsack.

“Increasing our country’s production of biomass energy also helps grow our economy. Food is made in rural America, but fuel is made in rural America, too. This program is yet another USDA investment in expanding markets for agricultural products made in rural places across the country.”

With the 2014 Farm Bill requiring several regulatory updates to BCAP, the resumption of payments for starting and maintaining new sources of biomass (Project Areas) has been deferred until a later date when the regulatory updates occur.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will accept applications from

biomass conversion facilities through July 14. Information on funding availability can be found in the Federal Register notice.

For more details on applications and deadlines on BCAP, visit a local FSA county office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov/ bcap.

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

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Farm Bureau: WRRDA will benefit Farm Bureau: Estate taxes ripe for repeal generations of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent signing of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 puts America’s inland waterways and port infrastructure on a solid and sustainable foundation to contribute to U.S. economic growth, jobs and global competitiveness for generations to come, said the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“The American Farm Bureau Federation and our 6 million member families have long championed an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “The ports, channels, locks, dams and other infrastructure that support our waterways transportation are vital to America’s ability to provide affordable agricultural products at home and abroad,” he said.

U.S. waterways transport 60 percent of the nation’s export-bound grain, supply American farmers with fertilizer for planting season and provide a competitive advantage against producers of farm goods outside the nation’s borders.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 218 co-sponsors – more than half of the House of Representatives – on board, legislation to repeal estate taxes is ripe for floor action, the American Farm Bureau Federation said.

Rep. Kevin Brady’s (R-Texas) Death Tax Repeal Act, H.R. 2429, would repeal estate taxes, and maintain stepped-up basis.

“Although permanent law enacted as part of the American Taxpayer Relief

Act of 2012 provided significant estate tax relief, repeal is the best solution to protect all farms and ranches from the estate tax,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

The estate tax burden falls heavily on farmers because it takes more capital assets, such as land and equipment, to generate the same level of income as other types of businesses.

If Congress fails to permanently repeal the estate tax, surviving fami-

ly members may be forced to sell off parts of their farms, ultimately jeopardizing their livelihoods.

“Look at land alone,” Stallman said. “As it skyrockets in value, the chances of surviving family members having to sell some substantial acreage to pay estate taxes grows right along with it. This not only can cripple a farm or ranch operation, but also hurts the rural communities and businesses that agriculture supports.”

A creek in Putnam County threatens to spill over its banks after the April 2013 flooding. in $6 billion in total cost savings and important reforms to ensure the reliability and strength of the nation’s inland waterways and ports.

The law contains the majority of Farm Bureau’s priorities, including improvements to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. It also establishes minimum authorization levels for the HMTF and requires 100 percent of funds to be spent on port infrastructure improvements by 2025.

The IWTF federalizes 85 percent of the costs associated with the Olmsted Locks and Dam project freeing up more than $100 million annually

to be utilized for other priority projects on the waterways system. This is an increase from the current 50/50 split between federal dollars and funds paid by users into the IWTF. The law also includes provisions related to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Rule, allowing self-certification by a farmer of more on-farm fuel storage, up to 6,000 gallons.

Passage of the waterways bill was a strategic action item for Farm Bureau.

“We look forward to working with the administration to start implementing the newly passed law as soon as possible,” Stallman said.

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Potential for United States average corn and soybean yields URBANA – The United States average corn yield was record large in 1985, 1986 and 1987 and established new highs five times in the succeeding 26 years. Similarly, the United States average soybean yield was record large in 1985 and established new highs eight times in the succeeding 26 years. The most recent record yield was in 2009 for both crops.

According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, average yields were below trend value in each of the past four years.

“Expectations for the U.S. average corn and soybean yields this year have increased in recent weeks,” said Darrel Good.

“Corn planting got off to a slow start, much like last year. Even though progress accelerated in May, more than the average percentage of the crop was planted after the third week of May. Based on the USDA’s weekly ‘Crop Progress’ report, an estimated 23 percent of the corn acreage in the 18 major corn-producing states was planted after May 20, compared to the 1986 through 2013 average of 15 percent. More than the average portion of the corn acreage was planted late in five of the past seven years.

Most of the late planting this year occurred in

northern and far eastern corn-producing states.

Yield potential is reduced for corn planted after the second or third weeks of May, all other conditions being equal. However, weather conditions over the past month have been generally favorable for corn emergence and development, and resulting in high yield expectations in spite of more than the usual amount of late planting,” Good said.

The USDA acknowledged these conditions in the June 11 “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” (WASDE) report as the reason for keeping the 2014 yield projection at a record 165.3 bushels per acre.

Good said the USDA’s weekly ratings of corn conditions have also supported high yield expectations.

As of June 8 (23rd week of the year), 75 percent of the crop in the 18 major cornproducing states was rated in either good or excellent condition. In the previous 28 years (excluding 1995 when ratings were not yet available due to extremely late planting), an average of 66 percent of the crop was rated in good or excellent condition at the end of the 23rd week.

“The portion of the crop rated in good or excellent condition was higher than

this year in only five previous years,” Good said.

“Crop condition ratings tend to decline as the growing season progresses, and early season ratings are not a good indicator of either final ratings or of the U.S. average yield.

Still, the current high ratings along with a mostly favorable weather outlook

are keeping yield expectations high. The major concerns in the near term center on deteriorating conditions in areas that have received excessive rainfall in recent weeks ... Those concerns are legitimate but are likely outweighed by the beneficial impact of favorable weather in most areas,” he said.

Good reported that soybean planting also started slowly this year, but a larger-than-average portion of the crop was planted before the end of May. For the week that ended June 8, 74 percent of the crop in the 18 major soybean-producing states was rated in either good or excellent condition. Soybean condition ratings were reported for the 23rd week of the year in 17 of the 28 years from 1986 through 2013. On average, only 62 percent of the crop was rated in good or excellent condition for that week.

The previous record-high rating was 73 percent in 2010.

“Soybean crop condition ratings tend to decline even more than for corn as the growing season progresses and early season ratings are not always a good indicator of the final U.S. average yield,” Good said. “Recent and upcoming heavy rainfall in some areas will likely begin to be reflected in deteriorating ratings, but yield expectations remain high.”

Good cautioned that the critical part of the growing season for corn and soybeans is still to come.

The record yields of 2004 and 2009 were the result of ample summer rainfall and cooler- than-average summer temperatures. A repeat of those conditions

this year could result in an average corn yield above the record yield projected by the USDA. The 2009 average yield, for example, was four bushels above the 2004 average.

A similar jump from 2009 to 2014 would result in an average of 168.7 bushels.

Based on the current projection of harvested acreage, such a yield would produce a crop 286 million bushels larger than currently projected by the USDA. For soybeans, the 2009 record yield was 0.9 bushels above the previous record of 2005. A similar jump from 2009 to 2014 would result in an average yield of 44.9 bushels, which is actually 0.3 bushels lower than the current USDA projection. Based on the current projection of harvested acreage, such a yield would produce a crop about 24 million bushels less than forecast by the USDA. “While it is too early to be confident of U.S. corn and soybean yield potential, the markets are clearly anticipating very large crops, particularly for corn,” Good said. “Prices will likely remain under pressure as long as conditions continue to point to average yields above trend value.”

Source: Darrel Good, Professor Emeritus, d-good@illinois.edu

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