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Woman charged after fatal accident By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A Princeton woman has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death, after allegedly striking another Princeton woman with her vehicle. Haylee Miller, 23, went before Bureau County Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich on Tuesday, June 28, for the Class 1 felony, which if convicted, carries a prison sentence of anywhere between four to 15 years. Miller’s bond was set at $50,000 with 10 percent to apply. A public defender was also appointed to represent Miller. April Williams, 31, of Princeton was allegedly struck by the vehicle. She was transported to Perry Memorial Hospital, then LifeFlighted to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where she died from injuries sustained in the accident at 1:32 p.m. Monday, June 27. The Princeton Police Department is investigating the

accident. According to Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini, the accident occurred on Route 6 near the Hillview Trailer Court at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, June 26. At approximately 3 p.m. the next day, Monday, June 27, Miller turned herself in to the Princeton Police, where she was placed under arrest. At Miller’s first appearance in court on Tuesday, Caffarini said there is an eyewitness to the accident. That eyewitness was heading westbound on Route 6, when the eyewitness observed Williams being struck by the vehicle. According to Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll, an autopsy was performed Tuesday, June 28, and it revealed Williams died of multiple blunt injuries due to being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian. Toxicology results are pending. Miller’s next court appearance will be before the Bureau County grand jury at 2 p.m. July 15. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Feeling the ‘Pulse’ in Princeton A candlelight walk in memory of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings in Orlando, Fla., was led by members of the Open Prairie United Church of Christ on the evening of Monday, June 27. The walk began at Veterans Park in Princeton and traveled south on Main Street, around Soldiers and Sailors Park and back to the Open Prairie Church. Following the walk, a memorial service was held with speakers, songs and a reading of the names of the victims.

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See our editorial on Page 24. Free meals nixed at Bureau Valley Pilot program didn’t pan out for the district By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Due to lack of support, Bureau Valley School District will discontinue the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) breakfast and lunch program. Beginning in August, the district will go back to the traditional meal plan where students will be responsible for the cost of meals at school. At the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, the decision to discontinue the CEP program at the end of this fiscal year was unanimously approved by the board. Board member Don DeWaele said if the district would have gotten the participation it was hoping for, it would have worked out. “I still think it’s a great program … We could have put money in our pockets, but if the public doesn’t want it, then they don’t want it,” he said. The CEP program allows schools with high poverty rates to provide meals to students at no cost to families. As previously reported in the Bureau County Republican, a majority of all BV students had to take part in the meal program in order for it to be beneficial for both BV families and the district. The more students who ate meals at school, the more reimbursement monies for the district. The board agreed to do a trial run of the program during the months of April and May to see if more students would take advantage of the free meals. Board members, staff and administrators worked hard trying to promote the program to students to help increase the numbers. Before CEP was implemented, the number of breakfasts served to all BV students in February was 5,319 and the number of lunches served was 14,825. In March, 5,065 breakfasts were served, and 13,239 lunches were served. The numbers did decrease in March, possibly due to a week long spring break. When CEP began in April, the numbers grew to 10,183 breakfast and 16,337 lunches served. The numbers dwindled, however in May with only 8,331 breakfasts and 13,067 lunches served. At Tuesday’s meeting, BV Superintendent Steve Endress said if the district was to continue the program under the current numbers, it would spend upwards of $100,000 a year. That number includes the cost of extra food and other expenses that would be needed. Endress thanked the board and staff for the effort to try out the program before making his recommendation to discontinue the program at the end of the fiscal year. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

Food, fun and fireworks

Walnut Days Hometown Celebration kicks off Friday By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — If you’re looking for that hometown feeling, mixed with plenty of entertainment, food and fun, you’ll want to head to Walnut for its annual Walnut Days Hometown Celebration. The three-day event begins Friday, July 1, and runs through Sunday, July 3. Year 170 No. 78 One Section - 24 Pages

Friday events There will be something for everyone at the popular Walnut Days Hometown Celebration, and the fun begins around noon on Friday. The food vendors open at 11 a.m., and there will be children’s games from noon to 2 p.m. by the playground. Bingo runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center on Main Street, and make sure you stay for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. and enjoy the chamber’s chicken strips

and fish fry. “Miss Independence” will be crowned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bureau Valley North gym, and there will be a youth dance beginning at 6 p.m. At dusk, there will be an outdoor screening of a Walnut-produced film, “You Are Not Alone,” at Blue Raider Park. Live music by Road Angel is set in the beer garden from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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July 4: By the numbers

Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July, in celebration of the nation’s birthday on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 of our founding fathers. Plus we eat a whole lot of hotdogs: 150 million in total, making Independence Day the calendar’s top dog, if you will. Ever since the Fourth of July was declared a federal holiday in 1941, the occasion has been marked by communal leisure, as we collectively bask in the warm summer sun, the glow of fireworks and all that it means to be American – from the many freedoms we enjoy to our relative safety. So roughly two-thirds of us barbecue – adding nearly 900 million pounds of beef and chicken to our All-American feast in the process – and about 43 percent of us plan to partake in a fireworks display. We also drink enough to make July 4 the best holiday for beer sales. And that’s where things get dicey. Where there are fireworks and alcohol, injuries are bound to result. About 67 percent of all fireworks injuries happen within a month of July 4, with nearly 700 people visiting the emergency room and seven people dying. What’s more, roughly 400 people die in Fourth of July car crashes, 41 percent of which involve alcohol impairment. So this Independence Day, just remember to stay safe while celebrating America. And don’t do anything to jeopardize the valuable freedoms that citizens before you have fought so hard to protect. By the numbers: • 2.5 million: Number of U.S. residents in 1776. • 56: Declaration of Independence signees. • 1785: Year of the oldest Independence Day parade, held in Bristol, R.I. • 1941: Year Congress made Independence Day a federal paid holiday. • 1960: Year the current U.S. flag design was chosen.

• 27: Number of official flags have been used in U.S. history. • 63.9 percent: Number of U.S. citizens who own a U.S. flag. • $4.4 million: Annual value of imported U.S. flags, most coming from China. • 24.5 percent: Of American’s will purchase more patriotic merchandise for the Fourth of July. • 86: Places in the U.S. that have the words freedom, liberty, eagle and independence in their names. • 64.5 percent: Americans will attend a Fourth of July picnic. • $6.77 billion: Amount of money Americans will spend on food for the Fourth of July holiday. • 150 million: The number of hot-dogs consumed on July 4 holiday. • 700 million: The number of pounds of chicken purchased before July 4. • 190 million: The number of pounds of beef purchased two weeks before July. • 1: The nation’s top beer-drinking holiday. • 15,000: The number of fireworks displays held for the Fourth of July. • 42.6 percent: Of American families will attend and watch a fireworks display in a community close to them. • 15 million: Will watch the Macy’s fireworks display on TV. • $5,000 to $30,000: The average cost of putting on a community fireworks display. • 3: States that ban all consumer fireworks — Delaware, Massachusetts and New Jersey. • 42 percent: Decrease in air quality because of July 4 fireworks. • $324 million: Value of annual imported fireworks to the U.S. — most coming from China.

• 67 percent: Of all annual fireworks injuries that take place within a month of July 4. • 690: The number of people who go to emergency rooms every year for injuries associated with July 4 fireworks. • 7: The number of people who die from fireworks-related incidents each year. • 41.9 million: People will travel 50-plus miles from home this Fourth of July weekend. • 321 million: Will travel by plane for the Fourth of July holiday. • 85 percent: Of travelers will drive to their destination. • 400: People are killed in Fourth of July car crashes every year. • 41 percent: Of July 4 traffic fatalities involve alcohol impairment. • $10,000: Cost of getting a DUI. Source: WalletHub.

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Cystic Fibrosis Walk at City-County Park in Princeton

Antique tractor display at Beef and Ag Festival in Princeton

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Spring Valley Outdoor Expo

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Searching for the Gold

Area Girl Scout looks to create Operation Courtyard By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Katrina Rudolph is not afraid of getting things done. The Princeton High-Schooler has dedication, a passion for making her community better and is not afraid to lend a helping hand. The oodles of patches on her Girl Scout vest confirm her admirable character traits. In second grade, Rudolph joined her local Girl Scout troop. She stuck with the journey through the years and worked her way up the ranks to become an Ambassador Girl Scout. “It’s a good opportunity to show what a girl can do,” she said, adding she got into Girl Scouts to help her community. Now at 17, she’s continuing her efforts to earn the Gold Award, which represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The Gold Award is equivalent to the Boy Scout Eagle Award in that the scout must complete a project that helps solve a community problem for years to come. In honor of her grandfather, who battled leukemia, Rudolph came up with the idea for a project that would honor the survivors of cancer and remember those who fought the fight. She calls her project Operation Courtyard. Rudolph has coordinated plans to build a peaceful courtyard at the Valley Regional Cancer Center (VRCC) in Peru for patients and their families to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The courtyard will be built out of memory bricks. Families may purchase a brick for $50 that will be engraved to say “in memory of” or

Celebration From Page 1 Saturday events You’ll want to eat your Wheaties before heading out to the myriad of events set for Saturday. Start your day off with a pancake and sausage breakfast by the Rotary Club at Heaton Shelter, set for 7 to 11 a.m. For vehicle enthusiasts, check out the Chad Sarver Memorial Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BVN School. The 5K Run/Walk for ALS begins at 8 a.m. (registration is from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.), and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament starts at 9 a.m., and a bags tournament begins

“in honor of” a friend or family member. Businesses are also invited to purchase a brick for $100 to be displayed with their name in the courtyard. The outdoor space will be wheelchair accessible and include permanent seating underneath shade trees. Michell Heider, leader of Troop 1652 of Princeton, described Rudolph as being a go-getter and someone who is not afraid of getting out and accomplishing projects. She said she’s honored to help with Operation Courtyard. “The people here need it really bad,” she said, referring to patients at VRCC. Prairie Nursery and Landscaping of Princeton will help construct the courtyard. Utica Garden Club is donating plants to help spruce up the area, and Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension will provide a lending hand, as well. Rudolph is hoping to sell 600 bricks and will always welcome more. She explained how the courtyard could always be expanded beyond the plans if more bricks are sold through the years. She has also thought about incorporating a water fountain near the courtyard if funds allow her to do so. Once the project is complete and a Gold Star is on her vest, Rudolph plans to apply for scholarships that will further her education to become a zoologist. Those interested in purchasing a brick for Operation Courtyard may email goldawardoperationcourtyard@gmail.com or search Operation Courtyard on Facebook. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

at 10 a.m., along with the Jeff Payne Memorial Softball Tournament at the same time. Make sure you check out the Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show, which is held south of Walnut Creek, and begins at 9 a.m., and then you’ll want to catch the exciting Cub Scout Soap Box Derby at 11 a.m. Food vendors and the beer garden open at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Sit a spell in the afternoon and watch the Motorcycle Parade, followed by the Celebration Parade: ‘Small Town U.S.A.,’ both which step off at 2 p.m. Still have some energy left? There’s a dunk tank which begins at 3 p.m., and a magic show from 3 to 4 p.m. Also set

are firefighter water fights beginning at 4 p.m., Monster Arm Wrestling at 5 p.m., and live music by Snapshot in the beer garden from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday events The Rotarians kick off the day with another pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. After breakfast, head to BVN to check out the craft-vendor booths, which open at 8 a.m. A church service behind BVN and sponsored by the Walnut Ministerial Association is set for 11 a.m. — make sure you bring your lawn chairs. There will be a quiet time between 11 a.m. and noon in honor of the church service. At noon, the festivities begin again. The beer garden and food vendors

open; there will be inflatable jump houses and train rides for children; the chamber will be selling their chicken strips as well as their fish fry, which runs until 7 p.m.; another bags tournament; a Duck Race in Walnut Creek is at 2 p.m.; the fireworks benefit auction of wood carvings starts at 7:30 p.m.; skydivers are set to put on a show at 8 p.m.; raffle winners are also announced at 8 p.m.; and the beer garden closes at 9 p.m. Walnut’s grand fireworks showcase begins after dusk and as always promises a huge display. The rain date for the fireworks is Monday, July 4, also at dusk. Comment on this story at www. bcrnews.com.

Volker elected trustee of statewide association PRINCETON — Dick Volker, vice president of the Princeton Park District, was recently elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Board of Trustees. As an IAPD trustee, Volker will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest pre-

serves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois. He will work with the 19-member board to advise the association in providing service, research, advocacy, public awareness and education-

al programs to its membership of 365 park, recreation and conservation agencies and nearly 100 affiliated business partners. “Dick is a dedicated park board member and a true asset to the park and recreation field,” said Peter Murphy, IAPD president and CEO. “His com-

mitment to Illinois’ park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies is unparalleled. We are fortunate to have him on the IAPD board.” Volker was elected to the Princeton Park District Board in 2005. He serves on the IAPD Membership and Program committees and

the IAPD/Illinois Park and Recreation Association Joint Distinguished Park and Recreation Accreditation Committee. He worked in sales management with the Coca-Cola company for more than 40 years, and now works as a health insurance agent. He served as an Illinois High School Association base-

ball umpire for 37 years, three of which included the IHSA state finals. He was a basketball official for 25 years and was actively involved in college baseball and basketball. IAPD was established in 1928 and is the oldest state association for parks, recreation and conservation in America.

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Public urged to celebrate safely on the Fourth of July

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Leave fireworks to competent, licensed operators CHICAGO – According to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 7,000 Americans spent part of their Fourth of July holiday in the emergency room in 2014 due to fireworks injuries. And 19 percent of those injuries were to the eyes. Burns were the most common injury to all parts of the body, except the eyes, where contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eyes occurred more frequently. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately one-third of eye injuries from fireworks result in permanent blindness. The CPSC also stated children younger than 15 years of age accounted for approximately 35 percent of the estimated 2014 injuries. And children 5 to 9 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated fireworks-related injuries. Firecrackers and rockets are unpredictable. Some explode prematurely, and rockets can take different flight paths than expected. Sparklers can burn up to 1,800 degrees F. To help keep consumers safe during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the year, Prevent Blindness supports the development and enforcement of bans on the importation, sale and use of all fireworks and sparklers, except those used in authorized public displays by competent licensed operators. The group works with leading organizations to educate the public on the dangers of consumer fireworks and endorses legislation to help protect adults and children from needless injuries from fireworks. “Independence Day should be spent celebrating our great country with family and friends, not in the emergency room,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We want everyone to be safe by leaving the fireworks to the professionals.” According to data from the United States Eye Injury Registry, the largest proportion of injured persons from fireworks were bystanders, not the person actually igniting the firework. Prevent Blindness urges the public to attend only authorized public fireworks displays con-

ducted by licensed operators, but to also be aware that even professional displays can have accidents as well, and all those attending should always be extra cautious. If an eye accident does occur, minimize the damage to the eye: • Do not rub the eye. Rubbing the eye may increase bleeding or make the injury worse. • Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing. • Do not apply pressure to the eye itself. Holding or taping a foam cup or the bottom of a juice carton to the eye are just two tips. Protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child’s hand, is the goal. • Do not stop for medicine! Over-the-counter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children), and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once; this is more important than stopping for a pain reliever. • Do not apply ointment. Ointment, which may not be sterile, makes the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine. For more information on the dangers of fireworks, call Prevent Blindness at 800-331-2020, or visit preventblindness.org/prevent-eye-injuries-fireworks. About Prevent Blindness: Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 800-331-2020. Or visit them on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

City clerk’s office to be closed

Free boating safety class offered

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley City Clerk Becky Hansen announced her office will be closed Saturday, July 2, and Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Garbage pick-up will be on a one-day-later basis all week. The regular city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, in the city hall council chambers. Questions may be directed to the city clerk’s office by calling 815-664-4221.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will offer a free Illinois Boating Safety Education class on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. For more information and class registration, contact Park Ranger Bob Petruney at robert.j.petruney@usace.army.mil or 815-667-4054.

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TROY GROVE — Richard “Rick” Wujek, 67, of Troy Grove passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 27, 2016, after an extended illness. Rick was born May 16, 1949, to Sylvester “Duke” and Ann (DeLuga) Wujek in Cicero. He became part of the Frank and Mary Catherine Wujek family in 1958. Rick married Darlene Collings on June 17, 1981. He was a 1967 graduate of Mendota High School and a 1972 graduate of Northern Illinois University. He worked for Hulcher Emergency Railroad Service, learned carpentry from Steve Wujek, employed by AgSpectrum Sales for 15 years and managed his own business since 1972. He was an avid baseball and White Sox fan, mailing schedules to many of his friends. He was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, serving as Faithful Captain. He was president of the Breaking Prairie Museum of MMHS, trustee of Troy Grove Village Board for 31 years, a member of Mendota Elks Lodge 1212 and a past president of LaSalle County Historical Society. He was active in the TEC and Cursillo retreats which were held at Peterstown. Rick is survived by his wife, Dar of Troy Grove; a daughter, Michelle (Brad) Piller of Mendota; two sons, Michael (Nicole) Wujek of Troy Grove and Matthew (Lisa) Wujek of Dimmick; one grandson, Kohen Piller; one granddaughter, Lauren Wujek; Mary Catherine Wujek; five brothers, Andy (Sue) Wujek, Mark (Deb) Wujek, Dan (Katie) Wujek, Paul (Mary Beth) Wujek and Tom (Carrie) Wujek; three sisters, Mary Jo (Jim) Myers, Rose (Gary) Rose and Anita (Frank) Kobilsek; and many nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded by his parents, and Frank Wujek and Leo Wujek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Peterstown, with the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Peterstown. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 29, in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota, where a rosary was recited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Breaking Prairie Museum Barn, Troy Grove Fire Department or to the donor’s choice.

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PRINCETON — Norman Edward Lucas, 63, of Princeton passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, in a single motorcycle accident near Champaign. Norman was born Feb. 10, 1953, to Robert and Eleutherius “Ella” (Taylor) Lucas in Princeton. He married Susan Britton on Aug. 24, 1974. Norman worked for and retired from the city of Princeton after 34 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton. He served as an altar boy in his younger years. He lived and breathed motorcycles. He was a member of ABATE and served as an instructor for ABATE for many years. Norman is survived by his wife; one brother, Joseph (Brenda) Lucas of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Steve Britton of Nebraska; one special cousin, Robert (Tanya) Crain of Kentucky; his special daughter, CJ, at home; and three sisters-in-law, Diane of Indiana, Nicki of Spring Valley and Tacy of Princeton. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert Jr., Patrick and Roger. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Burial will follow at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton, next to his parents. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the funeral home. Upon Norman’s request, please don’t hesitate to ride your bikes and to wear your Harley attire. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to the family for later distribution. Online condolences can be left at norbergfh.com.

WALNUT — Donna Jean Goodale, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Walnut surrounded by her family and wonderful caregivers. Donna was born July 15, 1925, in Kewanee, the daughter of William and Lenora (Kolberg) Gutschlag. She was united in marriage to James M. Goodale on Donna May 18, 1947, in Kewanee. He preceded Goodale her in death on April 11, 2007. She worked as a secretary until she married Jim. She was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Donna was an avid golfer and played at the Green River Country Club, where she was a member. She enjoyed teaching her children and grandchildren the game. Donna loved to dance and enjoyed the outdoors. She enjoyed reading, crewel and doing ceramics. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. Survivors include two sons, Marty (Faye Jankovich) J. Goodale of Sun Lake, Ariz., and Jamie (Debbie) Goodale of Crystal Lake; two daughters, Christine (Rick) Norris of Moline and Katherine (Paul) Von Holten of Bristol; one sister, Elaine Kelm of Sheffield; one brother, William Gutschlag of Cathedral City, Calif.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Robert A. Gutschlag. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Mark Harkness of the Walnut United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Kewanee. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Walnut Fire Department and Walnut United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

BUDA — Howard Leroy Drawyer, 84, of Buda passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton surrounded by his family. Howard was born June 7, 1932, in Bradford, the son of Carson and Berta (McKeever) Drawyer. He married Elora (Burt) Drawyer Oct. 7, 1956, in Castleton. She survives. He attended Buda schools and graduated in 1950. He assisted his father with farming. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Howard where he served as a corporal during the Drawyer Korean War. He served from October 1952 through October 1954, when he was honorably discharged. He was a member of the American Legion. After discharge, he married and started farming. Additionally, he became a long-distance truck driver until the mid1970s, when he became a full-time farmer. In the late 1980s, he semi-retired and performed custom work for other farmers. Also surviving are his three children, Kimberly (Brian) Horton of Washington, Ill., Timothy Drawyer of Plymouth, Ind., and June (Edward) Johnson of Mundelein; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Lawson of Peoria, Rebecca Horton (Justin Baugh) of Blue Grass, Iowa, and Stephanie Kessel (Michael Pressy) of Ohio, Ill.; two great-grandchildren, Lexis and Gabriella; two sisters, Mae Noll of Kewanee and Joyce Wallace of Buda; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 2, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford with Pastor Wendy Popp officiating. Burial will take place in the Bradford Cemetery with military rites accorded by Buda American Legion Post 261. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jeff Samp, Justin Baugh, Kevin Lawson, Jon Best, Kevin Noll and Michael Pressy. Memorials may be directed to the Buda Rescue Unit or donor’s choice in his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

April Schlindwein-Williams PRINCETON — April Lynn Schlindwein-Williams, 31, of Princeton passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born Aug. 15, 1984, in Galveston, Texas, to Mark E. Schlindwein and Debra E. (Austin) Hill. She attended Hall High School in Spring Valley, where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader. April enjoyed hiking, the outdoors, motorcycles, listening to music and having cookouts. She was also a member of The People Church in Princeton. She is survived by her parents; one son, Malachi Williams; one daughter, Mariah Williams; one brother, Matthew Schlindwein; her boyfriend, Dave Neff; her paternal grandparents, Eugene and Peggy Schlindwein Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Ben and Norma Fonderoli; and several cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Heather Jean Schlindwein. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton with Pastor Ray Lail officiating. Cremation has been accorded and burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Alicia Stinar PRINCETON — Alicia Jean Stinar, 31, of Princeton passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. Alicia was born Feb. 26, 1985, in Waukegan to Russell and Carolyn (Storm) Stinar. She attended Wethersfield High School in Kewanee and graduated in 2003. She was baptized on July 17, 2011, in a creek with the Church of the Nazarene. She welcomed her beautiful daughter, Layla, on April 1, 2014. She was a talented singer and artist. She loved arts and crafts for her loved ones, especially for her daughter. Alicia was always a good, loving and compassionate woman after God’s own heart. She is survived by her parents; one daughter, Layla Bell Stinar; one sister, Jamie (Mark) Storm of Peru; three brothers, Jason (Olga) Martinez of Peru, Joshua (Allison) Martinez of Plainfield and Kenneth Stinar of Malden;

three nephews, Carlos (Hannah) Carcamo, Andres Martinez and Nicolas Martinez; five nieces, Sabreja Martinez, Jadiana Martinez, Sage Mossberger, Vitalia Martinez and Selah Martinez; one great-nephew, Cristian Carcamo; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Alicia was preceded in death by her grandparents; one aunt, Bonnie; and five cousins, Kylee, Grace, Ryan, Kaylee D. and Sara Jean. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. The memorial service will follow with Pastor Laura Root-Tanner officiating. Cremation has been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family “In care of Layla”. Online condolences may be left at norbergfh.com.

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My new normal I’m just getting back into the swing of things here in the newsroom after taking time off to welcome my first baby to the world. It’s been an Goldie adjustment getting used to my new Rapp normal as a working mom, but so COMMENTARY far things are going well. Many didn’t believe I was coming back to work, but guess what, here I am. My reporting days are definitely not over. My life changed on April 2 when my daughter was placed in my arms. She came wrapped in a blanket wearing a pink and blue striped hat. She was crying, but as soon as she recognized my voice, she instantly stopped and gazed toward me. It was like love at first sight. I knew life as a mom was going to be great, but I now see it’s so much better than that. It’s wonderful, fabulous, amazing, superb, killer, magnificent, sublime. I can’t think of anything more joyous than waking up each day to this little baby that has my looks and quirks. I’m constantly counting my lucky stars I get to be her mom. The last few months, I’ve watched my tiny sixpound newborn turn into a bright, blue-eyed baby curious about the world around her. She’s not yet crawling, but she loves to lift her head up, look all around and listen to her surroundings. Some days I get the feeling she wants to walk right out of my arms and discover all that’s out there to see. People tell me she will be doing this sooner than later and remind me that kids grow up fast. Deep down I know they are right, so for now I squeeze my baby a little tighter to remind her that she’s mine, and the safest spot for her now is in my arms. Parenthood has been a great adventure for my husband and me. I’ve discovered a whole new man in my husband. People said our daughter would have him wrapped around her finger in no time, but I thought it would take longer than five minutes. It’s fun to see my husband, who is a hardworking farmer, be patient, caring and loving toward our baby girl. It warms my heart to see him feed her bottles or snuggle her after a long day at work. I get a kick out of watching him dress her in girly pink outfits. My husband wished for a boy, but I think he’s really taken a liking to his new daughter. Secretly, I think he’s holding out on her being his little athlete. If she does end up becoming the athlete, then I have to admit she will get it entirely from her dad. I did Crossfit for two years and never developed an athletic bone in my body. Together, I feel my husband and I make a great team as parents. We both work hard and do our best when it comes to our daughter. I know we are still very fresh at this parenthood thing, but I would say, we’ve been forced to learn a lot of new things in a short period of time. We’re close to mastering the art of diaper changing; we know what hustle means in the middle of the night when preparing a bottle for our super hungry baby; I’m finally learning the trick to neatly folding newborn clothes, and together we’re working on deciphering what each cry and facial expression means. We have a lifetime to go on this journey — many more experiences and lessons to learn await us in our future. While some might be nervous not knowing what’s ahead, I get excited thinking about that horizon. BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp can be reached at grapp@bcrnews.com.

Guest commentary Workcamp was a great experience for all To the Editor, In regards to the 2016 Workcamp: I would like to thank the St. Matthews Lutheran Church and Linda Berry for having a vision two years ago — and with the help of many volunteers acting on it — having it come to fruition this past weekend. I work as an outreach worker for the Bureau County Senior Center, and a year and a half ago, I was given some applications to hand out to residents as I go out and visit with seniors and see a need. I encouraged them to apply for the program, and now the work has been completed. Friday, the last day of work, I went out to many homes to see how things are going and to visit with the homeowners. And these are the comments I heard: • One said it was so good to be around so many young kids and not hear any foul language. She was amazed at the way they worked well together and included her in their noon meal and daily devotions. ( All the work camps had two devotions a day and included their host in their noon meal) • Another client was “walked daily” by a volunteer to help her rehab as she just recently was told by doctor she needed to walk. He certainly went over and above his duties. • One client said for her, it was a life changing experience. The kids gave so much love and attention to the homeowners (who were mostly single elderly people). • One cancer client said they gave her new hope in life. Two years ago, she was told she didn’t have much time left and did her treatments aggressively, but decided to quit six months ago. She feels well, and now said she looked forward to whatever happens. • One client said it was so much more than she could ever imagine. And felt so blessed ... • One was so excited he said he was going to use the ramp today, even if it wasn’t completed. Said it was much more than a ramp or deck in the back, it was relationships. • Many houses were completely scraped and painted, trim painted as well as weeds pulled. Lawn ornaments were freshened up. These people were all strangers when they started. Many used the word “overwhelming.” • At one location, the kids and clients interacted with each other and played indoor games during the storm on Wednesday. • One client had a signed hat from all her workers, and she had tears in her eyes when she showed it to me. She said,” I will always remember this day.”

• One woman said these kids gave her hope in the youth and in the future. • All the clients agreed they got much more that a facelift; they got joy, hope, encouragement and most of all felt loved. From the leaders and workers: • One was a pastor, and that is what he does every year, is take a group of kids to a Workcamp some where. He took a group to Katrina years ago and stayed there a while. • Some of the adults took their vacation to come to Workcamp. • All of the kids made sacrifices. Each was responsible for their own expense to get here. Some had sponsorships from their churches; some did fundraisers; and the rest paid their own way. Some were first-timers and some had been doing it for years. All will do it again and felt that it was worth everything they went through to get here. • One young man from another state was amazed at the size of our trees and how old and strong they were. • One girl who stayed out in the rain and pulled weeds said she was tickled to death to get out of Chicago and just get her hands dirty! • All were really pleased with the treats and community support and interaction. • One group told me they were in check-out at Walmart purchasing some things and were $7 short. The couple behind them paid for it. They were just blown away. They said this was the best Workcamp ever. • Several from Broken Arrow, Okla., and Kansas said the storms Wednesday night made them feel “right at home.” They were used to it. • All of these people were strangers when they came to town, and they left as friends and brothers and sisters in Christ. And as for me, as I went around to visit with clients and leaders and young volunteers, I was touched and blessed by the love and true willingness of these kids to give to elderly and a hand up to those in need. It was indeed a winwin situation for everyone. Thanks again for all the hard work from the churches, organizations and volunteers for their dedication, and I hope we get a chance to see this again in a few years. I know I will be more than willing to do what I can to see it happen. Nancy Carper, Outreach Bureau County Senior Center Buda

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To the Editor, I take exception to a Letter to the Editor in Thursday’s BCR from Ms. Ann Lasson that was disgruntled with the way a death in the community was handled by the paper. She wrote, “There (conveniently placed above his scant obituary) was the wretched and callous description of the way he died and was discovered.” First of all, I believe obituaries are submitted to all media from the funeral homes. Newspapers don’t write long or short obituaries. They depend on the families to submit the information to the funeral homes, and then the funeral homes submit them to the radio and the newspaper. “Scant?” Talk to the family or the funeral home. But what really got me about Ms. Lasson’s letter was her unrealistic expectation for the newspaper not to report the facts. None of us like to read details of a death — a private time for all to be sure. But newspapers are not in the business to pick and choose, especially when a death requires a host of taxpayer employees who were called to the scene. I, for one, was at the hospital for an appointment during their arrival at that home where the death occurred, and it was very frightening to see all of those people in white suits and masks. My first thought was that there might be a bomb or some kind of illegal drugs. Thanks to the newspaper, I now know that wasn’t the case. They say don’t shoot the messenger. In this case, the newspaper got it right. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Ms. Lasson, but you should direct your grief properly. I worked in a newspaper years ago, I know media people have to make unpopular decisions every day. For such a small area, we are lucky to have the local media. In this instance, they deserve our respect. Genevieve Johnson Princeton

To the Editor, May’s Memorial Day highlights our veterans. It was once called Veteran’s Day. Some writers to our local newspaper wrote that some communities’ celebrations were increasingly less of a tribute to veterans and increasingly more of a gift of family time ... a first long week-end of summertime! Our next celebration of America arrives July 4. We sing the song “America” (congratulating ourselves if we remember the words). May even pledge allegiance to the flag, but we could treat our veterans better. The news tells us big numbers of veterans suffer from PTSD. Veterans’ health services are often deficient. At around this time last year I was a guest speaker at an area service club and spoke of this issue. July arrived, and I began to get phone calls from veterans of our “undeclared wars” telling me they suffered from PTSD, many were “maxed out” on their VA doctors’ prescriptions of tranquilizers. They feared they could just not get through another Fourth of July. It was not only the planned communities’ fireworks that were the biggest trouble for some, it was often the unplanned neighborhood fire crackers resembling gunfire. My reason for writing is to plead with neighbors. Set guidelines to limit surprises in your own neighborhood. Consider inviting a vet to your own Fourth of July celebration where noises are not so much of a surprise when trusted friends are considerate and care about your service in keeping our nation free and the Home of the Brave — our servicemen!” Loretta Volker Princeton

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Vacation Bible schools — Area churches will host vacation Bible schools in July. See Page 9 for information.

Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their accomplishments. See who they are on Page 9.

Community Notes Golden Eagles meeting WYANET — The Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at The Disaster Shack in Wyanet. Lunch is on your own. Seniors 55 and over are invited to attend, For additional information, call Louise at 815-699-7768.

Blood drive in Princeton PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the library, 698 E. Peru St, inside meeting room. Appointments are preferred, but walkins are welcome. To donate, call Laurie Anderson at 815-875-1331, ext. 202, or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1751 to locate the drive.

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PJWC awards camps scholarships The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club has announced the winners of its annual camp scholarship program. Winners submitted handwritten essay answers which were reviewed by the PJWC Education Committee. All names were removed and essays were assigned a number. Applications were scored based on pre-determined criteria, including: legibility, neatness, proper sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, relevance to the topic, logical presentation, and student effort. Scholarship winners are (front row, from left) Marek Johnson, Carmi Bohnsack, Lexi Bouslog, Claire Grey, Ardyn Johnson and Cainee Bohnsack; and (back row) Erah Goodale, Owen Espel, Hope Crouch, Eli Crouch, Anna Grey, Evan May, Madison Doran and Olivia Gartin. Absent from the photos were Jennifer Dunlap, Trent Goodale and Maggie Davis.

Walnut 5K Run/Walk on Saturday WALNUT — The Walnut 5K Run/ Walk for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will be Saturday, July 2. The run/ walk starts at 8 a.m. in front of the Bureau Valley North Junior High. The entry fee is $20. Race day reg-

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Thank you! Ace Distribution Attigs Repair Beck Oil Co. Casey’s General Store Central Bank Citizens First State Bank, Walnut CPS Craig Woodley Davis Orchard Dimond Bros. Insurance Dr. Dennis Farrell Fisch Motors Gail and Sue Edlefson Geldean Excavating Green River Country Club Gripp Custom Farming Heartland Bank Johnson Agency Johnson Oil CoMPANY Johnson Precision Kevin Kennedy Farms Kristine DeBrock Insurance LCN Main Street Motivation Manlius Oil Company

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MS educational meeting PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will host a monthly multiple sclerosis education meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, in the White Oak Classroom at the hospital. This program is free and open to the public. For more information on this program and other educational programs offered at PMH, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-876-4449.

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The Bureau Valley 2016 After-Prom Committee and the Junior Class parents and students would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our After-Prom which was held on April 30, 2016. Once again, this year’s after-prom was a memorable, fun, and safe evening for our students due to the donations and support of our surrounding businesses that are always so willing to help our school.

Historical society meeting WYANET — The Wyanet Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the historical hall.

• Happy 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 1, to Marilyn and Lowell Drayton. From your friends. • Happy anniversary on Friday, July 1, to Arin and Cory Peterson. From your friends at Princeton Rotary. • Happy birthday on Friday, July 1, to Randy Fox. From the Fox family.

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Marion-Rowley Dr. Donald and Geri Marion of Princeton are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Renee Marion, to Trevor Rowley of Princeton. He is the son of Greg (Michelle) Rowley of Tampa, Fla., and Tammy (Rodney) Lange of Princeton. The bride-elect graduated from Princeton High School in 2008 and finished Saint Ambrose University in 2011. She then graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from University of Missouri St. Louis in 2015. She works as an optometrist for Gailey Eye Clinic in Watseka. The groom graduated from Princeton High School in 2007 and Illinois Valley Community College in 2014 with a degree as a registered nurse. He is

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Dr. Renee Marion and Trevor Rowley attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to pursue a Bachelor of Nursing. He works as an RN for Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. The couple will be married this fall at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton.

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OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian Women’s Group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about one-half mile west of Route 178). The theme for the July luncheon is “A Hike Thru Life.” The speaker will be Tamera Perry from Indianapolis, Ind. She is a writer, counselor and social worker. The title of her presentation is “The Path to Find True Love’s Voice.” The special feature will be Michael Borcky, IEMA Region 23 coordinator, who will give information on emergency preparedness. Special music will be guitar music by Jacob Sanchez. There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is all handicapped accessible, and everyone who would like to meet new people and enjoy a good program is welcome. The cost for the lunch and program is $19 inclusive, paid at the door. It is essential that most reservations and or cancellations are made by Tuesday, July 5. Free child care is available if a reservation is made by the deadline. After July 5, call anyway to let them know you want to come, and they will advise; call Vickie at 815-223-4687 or Anita at 815-223-2852. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net. Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations. This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Mo. The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru. All women are invited to come for prayer and fellowship. For more information, call 815474-9528.

Education Briefs Hartsough graduates PEORIA — David Hartsough of Princeton received at Bachelor of Science from Bradley University in Peoria during commencement ceremonies on May 14. He graduated magna cum laude, achieving a 3.6 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Dzurisin recognized for perfect attendance PEORIA — Marcy Dzurisin of Princeton earned a place on the 2016 spring term perfect attendance list at Midstate College in Peoria.

Kopp named to dean’s list WHEATON — Mary Kopp of Wyanet was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Wheaton College.

Dean’s list honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Monmouth College releases dean’s list MONMOUTH — Monmouth College in Monmouth has releases its spring 2016 semester dean’s list. Students included on the list took at least three academic credits and had a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Area students includes: • Dylan Miller of Bradford, a senior public relations major, the son of Lawrence Miller of Tiskilwa and S. Cantwell of Bradford. • Ashley Schrader of LaMoille, a senior biology major, the daughter of Ryan and Teresa Schrader of LaMoille. • Nathaniel Duffy of Princeton, a junior business administration major,

the son of Deb Duffy of Princeton. • Nathan Mesick of Princeton, a senior biochemistry major, the son of Richard Mesick and Sherrilynn Mesick, both of Princeton. • Emily Olson, a senior sociology and anthropology major, the daughter of Gregory and Susan Olson of Princeton. • Bailey Roberts of Sheffield, a senior art major, the daughter of Thomas and Nancy Roberts of Sheffield.

Mesick graduates from Monmouth College MONMOUTH — Nathan Mesick of Princeton graduated on May 15 from Monmouth College, Monmouth, with a degree in bio chemistry. He graduated summa cum laude with a 3.91 grade point average and has been accepted into the Rural Medicine program at SIU. He is the son of Sherri Wittig and Rick Mesick, both of Princeton.

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Saturday service suspended SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley United Church of Christ, 227 E. Erie St. in Spring Valley, is suspending the 5 p.m. Saturday evening service at this time. The regular Sunday service will still be at 10 a.m. For more information, call the church at 815-663-1951 or Billie Jean at 815-664-2509.

VBS in Ohio OHIO — Immaculate Conception Church in Ohio will host “The Great Rosary Mystery” Bible school from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15. All children, kindergarten through eighth grade, are welcome. To sign up, call the Walnut rectory at 815-379-2602.

VBS in Princeton PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church in Princeton will host its vacation Bible school, Cave Quest, July 17-21. Kids will explore what it means to follow Jesus. There will be lots of fun activities, including Bible stories, games, science experiments, music, videos and snacks. Cave Quest, for kids from pre-k to eighth grade, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. each day. Pre-registration is appreciated. For more information, or to register, call 815872-2821.

VBS in Seatonville SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent will host its vacation Bible school Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29, for children ages 4 through eighth grade. Each day will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. This year VBS will take the kids on an exciting Deep Sea Discovery to learn that “God is With Me Wherever I Go!” There will be singing, Bible and Missionary stories, crafts, games, treats, Cooper the puppet, videos and more. There will be a closing program the evening of July 29 for parents and friends. The church is located at 110 W. U.S. Route 6 in Seatonville. For more information or to pre-register children, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at the church at 815-894-2697, Mary Michael at 815-875-1697 or Diana Fox at 815-9156391.

Celebrating 40 years MENDOTA — Peterstown TEC will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive. The event will include a free program, open to the public, featuring special guest, artist, author and professional speaker Jason Kotecki. He is also a TECite and Peru native. Kotecki will present “Everyday Faith: Living and Loving with Less Stress and More Fun.” In his witty and humorous presentation, he will inspire participant to look at some of the qualities that are central to developing the childlike faith God desire of us. Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a youth retreat program sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria. The program will also include activities for kids, refreshments and door prizes.

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Sheffield Lions Club make donation Ann and Bob Sprowls of the Sheffield Lions Club present a check to Sam Pickard, vice president of the Buda/Sheffield Summer Baseball League. The Buda Legion and Sheffield Lions Club pay for the insurance for the Buda/Sheffield Summer Baseball League.

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Princeton Junior Woman’s Club members Meagan Johnson and Sherena Smith met with members of the Manlius Ambulance on June 8 to donate a new Pediatric Jump Kit bag. The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club has been working in Partnership with the GFWC (General Federation of Woman’s Clubs) and EMSC (Emergency Medical Services for Children) in an effort to supply every ambulance in Bureau County with a Peds Bag. PJWC has currently raised funds to purchase and provide eight Peds bags in Bureau County. Pictured are Manlius Ambulance Transportation Specialist Bill Jensen (from left), EMT Jouquenia Johnson, PJWC member Meagan Johnson and EMT Beth Mead. PJWC member Sherena Smith took the photo.

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Do you have a new business? Has someone from your company received an award? Is your ag operation doing something different or unique? — Contact BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com with your story ideas or press releases.

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The Hubbards bring an honest and friendly approach to dishing out tasty ice cream By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — If you want a delicious mango smoothie or a cookie dough Blizzard served with a smile and an open invitation to return, head over to Princeton’s Dairy Queen. Princeton residents Don and Deb Hubbard came across the opportunity to take over the Dairy Queen late last year, and they wasted no time contacting the previous owners. Don has been self-employed for decades, so the couple foresaw the business decision as a means toward a quality retirement … and a way to enhance their hometown. Deb went down to North Carolina for three weeks through Dairy Queen Corporation to train, getting some class time and first-hand knowledge on all the ice cream recipes and how to maintain the quality standards. She also traveled up to Minneapolis for a four-day management seminar to study the ground works of guidance. When they opened the doors in late February, the ice cream may have melted a bit from the trial by fire. “The first day we were open it was insane, and there was even a mock recall on that day to keep us up to date on how to handle a real recall,” Deb said, noting things have gone smoothly since the first cone was served. “We inherited all of the staff, and they know the ins and outs of everything, so they’ve been nothing but helpful since we bought this place.”

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Don and Deb Hubbard are two family-oriented and influential contributors to Bureau County. They make sure both their customers and their employees enjoy what the Dairy Queen on Main Street in Princeton has to offer. The Hubbards had to replace a blender and a microwave, and will likely have to replace the soft serve machines with newer models. Dairy Queen Corporation is considering altering their approach to the soft serve machines — eliminating the lines that transfers the mix from the coolers to the dispenser — but that is still in the preliminary stages.

“Regardless, we wash, sanitize and test the mix every night, so no one has had any problems,” Deb said, laughing that she’s a servant with a soft heart rather than a commander in charge, so she treats her employees like she would her children or her friends, and willingly gives back to those who strengthen the community. “I know I don’t like to be beat down like a dog, so when you’re a quality manager you’re on better terms with your employees, and they can come to you and talk to you about things outside of their employment,” she said, adding all the employees have said they enjoy working for Don and Deb, which reiterates an honest approach where no one dreads coming to work. “We’ve built respect on both ends, and their gratitude is a blessing for us.” Business has been so good so far that Deb has had to double up on her order forms, and they run blizzard specials and handed out free sundaes on Veterans Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to the deserving recipients. They will be celebrating the Princeton Dairy Queen’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 13 with ice cream specials and live music. The fact the business is seasonal gives Don and Deb time for vacations and their grandchildren, and their contribution to the city gives them overwhelming joy in their hearts. “It was intimidating to think about taking this place over at first, but that has passed, and it’s been great for us.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: June 13, 2016 Joseph Manrriquez and Peggy Stasik to Jonathan Lara, Erica Mejia and Jonathan Mejia, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Block 6 in East Bluff

Plat, DePue, $11,000. Aaron and Sandra Beitsch to Dale and Julie Ioder, warranty deed, part of Lot 48 in Walnut, $96,500. Regina and Russell Egan to Jason and Lauren Spang, warranty deed, Lot 47 in Walnut, $143,000. June 14, 2016 Jeffrey and Theresa Piper to Harry’s Pub N Grub LLC, warranty

deed, Lots 8, 10, and 11 and part of Lot 9 in Block 3 in Ohio, $79,000. June 15, 2016 Lube Stop Midwest LLC to Store Master Funding VIII LLC, warranty deed, part of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6 in Campbell’s Addition, Princeton, $550,500. Cecilia Cascone to Douglas and Margaret Daudell, warranty deed,

part of Section 9 in Wheatland Township, $75,000. June 16, 2016 JP Morgan Chase Bank to Bradley and Lindsay Maness, warranty deed, Lot 13 and part of Lot 14 in Block 16 in Wyanet, $32,500. June 17, 2016 Kim Campbell to Felicia and Michael Lorden, executor deed,

Block 134 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $97,000. Jennifer Hoffman to Helen and Dennis Hurley Jr., joint tenancy deed, Lot 125 in Fritz Addition, Princeton, $135,000. Nicholas Cotter, Melissa Kneip and Brooke Smith to John Cotter, warranty deed, part of Section 81 in Wheatland Township, $97,000.

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College and high school immunizations Immunizations are needed by everyone. We all hope to wait for August, but now is the time to think about college and high school requirements. Here is information on vaccines commonly needed by teenagers: Tdap: Students usually get tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis at sixth grade now. If your student hasn’t had one in the last 10 years, now is the time to update it. Meningococcal: The vaccine for meningitis used to be given going into college. The school requirements for the state of Illinois are now requiring proof that it was given to students entering the sixth grade. This year, seventh-graders and high school seniors have to show proof they received it. For high school seniors, if they received it prior to age 16, they must have a second dose. This vaccine protects against bacterial meningitis. At a large university like the University of Illinois, they may only have three cases about every three years, but the first student to get meningitis usually is very ill and sometimes dies from this infection. The second student is so ill that she/he is out of school for a semester or two. By the time subsequent students get infected, the medical community is alerted to the disease, and these students are treated early, which usually ends the

Trudy Argubright COMMENTARY outbreak. Chickenpox (Varicella): Now needs two doses. Check to see if your teen has had two doses. This was a recent change. HPV: One last vaccine, not required by school, is the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine (HPV). It is indicated for both boys and girls age 9-26 years of age. It needs to be given three times (0, 2, and 6 months apart). This virus can cause warts for men and women, but it can also lead to cancers including throat cancer. In women, this vaccine protects against a virus that can cause cervical cancer. I have had two friends who were virgins when they were married; unfortunately, their husbands were not. They developed cervical cancer and had to have hysterectomies. One woman never had children. HPV vaccine needs to be considered for this reason. If your child plans to travel abroad during school, different immunizations may be needed. The length of stay and country name can be put into the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website, http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/Travel

to find out more information. These vaccines may need to be administered up to 6-12 months before leaving. All students in high school and college should have received hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and polio when they were much younger. Hib (Hemophilus influenza Type b) and Prevnar (pneumonia) vaccines are not routinely given to teens. Not all vaccines are covered by all insurances, and vaccines are expensive. Please check with your insurance before your child gets vaccinated. If vaccines are not covered by your insurance or you have the state insurance (Medicaid), please have your immunizations at the health department. They receive vaccine through a funded project, so there is only a minimal fee. Your physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant can direct you on what immunizations your child should receive. Freshmen in high school also need a school physical (which includes coverage for sports). Anyone participating in a sport needs a sports physical. Please plan for this ahead of time. The doctors’ offices get busy! Please contact 815-876-4481 with questions. Trudy Argubright is a family nurse practitioner and works in the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic at Perry Memorial Hospital.

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Princeton Municipal Electric and Telecommunications Department honored Groups present safety awards PRINCETON — For the ninth consecutive year in a row, the city of Princeton Municipal Electric and Telecommunications Department has earned first place safety awards for outstanding safety records from both the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA). This past year, the department’s employees won a first-place designation in the

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Thursday, June 30, 2016 • 13 Happ-enings — BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus goes 1-on-1 with St. Bede alum J.A. Happ of the Toronto Blue Jays, beginning in Saturday’s BCR.

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Follow the leader Storm’s Kepner leads by effort, example By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — There are two kinds of people in all walks of life and sports. Some people are followers and others are leaders. Darcy Kepner is a natural leader, one that leads by example. And she certainly displayed a great example as a three-sport standout for the Bureau Valley Storm, excelling in volleyball, basketball and softball. What sets Kepner, the 2015-16 BCR Female Athlete of the Year, aside from some, are her leadership qualities. They are second to none. “It is hard to put into words what Darcy has meant to me and the teams that she was a part of at Bureau Valley,” said former BV basketball coach Tiffany Gonigam, who has moved on to Princeton. “She is a very special athlete and person. She is incredibly coachable. She is constantly looking for ways to make herself and her teammates better. She is always looking for ways to do more. She leads by example in everything she does. “On the court that’s exactly what you want. An athlete that’s going to give you their best effort. Effort and hustle is contagious and she brings the rest of the team with her through example. “I truly believe she has brought the Bureau Valley girls basketball program to another level,” Gonigam said. “She really created a competitive team and program through her work ethic and just overall talents and abilities to handle the ball, be a playmaker and overall leader.” Kepner, a 2016 BVHS graduate, took her leadership role to heart, in her own quiet way. “I like to lead by example. I’m not a vocal leader that much. Just go hard every practice and every game and just

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Darcy Kepner, the 2015-16 BCR Athlete of the Year, was a natural leader for the Bureau Valley Storm teams, leading by example with her talents and effort.

The Darcy Kepner File: • First Team TRAC Basketball. • Second Team TRAC Softball. • Led BV basketball in scoring (12.9), rebounding (6.4), steals (3.3), assists (2.7). • BCR 2015-16 Runner-Up Player of the Year basketball, softball.

• BCR 2014-15 co-Basketball Player of the Year. • Had an area-best .521 batting average. • Will play softball for the University of Charleston (W. Va.).

BCR Female Athlete of the Year finalists • Hunter Galassi (Hall/Jr.): The lone junior to crack the top five finalists, Galassi is primed for a banner senior season for Hall. She was the BCR Player of the Year and First Team TRAC selection in basketball, more than doubling her scoring average from 8.2 ppg to 16.9 ppg in leading the Lady Devils to a regional championship. She also suited up for coach Brian Holman in softball where she garnered Second Team All-BCR and TRAC recognition. • Brooke Keegan (Hall/Sr.): The Hall Lady Devils setter and floor leader shared BCR Player of the Year honors with Princeton’s Hailey Schultz. She ranked No. 1 among area setters with 462 assists (6.9 per set). Keegan was rewarded with First Team TRAC All-Conference honors. Keegan also stood out for the Hall softball team, batting .350 with 16 steals. She received First Team BCR and TRAC All-Conference honors. Keegan will pay for the Augustana College Vikings volleyball team this fall. • Darcy Kepner (BV/Sr.): The Bureau Valley senior was the runner-up for Player of the Year in basketball and softball. She led the Storm hoopsters to 31 wins over the past two seasons. The First Team BCR and TRAC All-Conference selection led the Storm in scoring (12.9), rebounding (6.4), steals (3.3) and assists (2.7). On the softball side, Kepner led all area hitters with a .521 batting average on the way to receiving First Team All-BCR and Second Team TRAC honors. Kepner came

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Big contract and all, Happ remains the same ol’ J.A. I met up with big leaguer J.A. Happ in the dugout of U.S. Cellular Stadium Sunday, June 26, on the South Side of Chicago. It is quite the playground if you ask me. Happ is in his 10th year in the big show, 15th professionally and has a very nice, rich contract that will pay him handsomely ($36 million) for the next three years. And yet, he’s the same ol’ J.A. that I knew back at St. Bede Academy. Our interview Sunday seemed like the days when I’d talk to him after a Bruin baseball or basketball game. He’s a guy that hasn’t forgotten where he came from, greeting an old friend and a new one in his polite, friendly manner.

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There’s no worries of Happ going big league on you. Jim and Sue Happ raised him right. I told J.A. life must be good for him now, recently married to fellow Bruins Morgan Cawley and the proud father of a bouncing baby boy, J.J., and pitching in the big leagues.

Looking to knock on some wood in the dugout, Happ said he has truly been blessed. The way he’s been pitching, now 10-3 after Tuesday’s 14-9 win at Colorado, I asked him if he’s thought about playing in the All-Star Game. He said that would be amazing. I told him I’d stuff the ballot box for him, along with the rest of the Illinois Valley, if they allowed the fans to vote for pitchers. He suggested, with a chuckle, he could put an ad in the BCR asking everyone to vote for him. If he keeps pitching the way he has, A.L. manager Ned Yost of the Royals is

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BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus visited with former St. Bede Bruin J.A. Happ, now a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday in the dugout at the “Cell” in Chicago.

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back out for volleyball as a senior and was a solid contributor, earning Honorable Mention All-BCR honors. She will take her talents to play softball for University of Charleston (W. Va.). • Julia Pohar (St. Bede/ Sr.): One would be hardpressed to find as rounded an athlete as the academy graduate. She especially shined in basketball as First Team BCR and TRAC selection. She stepped up her game, raising her scoring average from 7.9 ppg to 14.5 ppg. The Lady Bruins outfielder was a Second Team TRAC/Honorable Mention BCR selection in softball and a Second Team BCR, Honorable Mention TRAC pick in volleyball. Pohar will play basketball for IVCC. • Hailey Schultz (Princeton/Sr.): The BCR Co-Player of the Year and First Team TRAC volleyball selection was a kill machine for the Tigresses. Schultz displayed her athleticism by joining the track team after three years in softball, becoming a state qualifier and BCR Honor Roll leader in the long jump. She will continue her volleyball career for St. Francis University in Joliet.

lead by example,” she said. Basketball is where her leadership really shined her senior year. “I was playing varsity for three years. And this year especially, I was a captain and I just wanted to lead my team because I had a lot of experience at the varsity level. I knew I could be a good floor leader for them,” Kepner said. Her example on the floor was very good. The BCR Runner-up Player of the Year led the Storm across the board in scoring (12.9 ppg), rebounding (6.4), assists (2.7) and steals (3.3). She averaged 14.3 ppg in TRAC league play. Basketball, however, was not the sport of choice when the young all-in-for-softball Darcy Kepner came to BVHS out of Bureau Valley North. “I didn’t like basketball that much. I didn’t see that being a strong point for me in high school, but I really grew to love it, and I think I improved a lot my four years,” she said. Together with the senior class of 2015, Kepner led the Storm to a regional championship her junior year, a feat she will never forget. “When I was little, I always remember going to the high school and looking at the banners at the gym and I always wanted to hang up one, and being able to do that was one of best memories in sports I had in high school,” she said. Kepner has always been all about softball and can’t get enough of it. She started playing at 6 and fueled her fire for the game when she got into travel ball at 12.

Sports Shorts IVFL sign-ups SPRING VALLEY — The Illinois Valley Youth Football League registration deadline in Spring Valley has been extended to Friday, July 1. Forms can be obtained at Heartland Bank & Trust in Spring Valley or by contacting Jack Boroski at 815-6644577.

She likes it because it’s a team sport and “you need everybody to win the game.” Hitting is the strength of her game, carrying an area-high .541 average with 10 doubles and two homers, but remarkably received only Second Team TRAC recognition. First-year Storm coach Danny Kolb, who said Kepner should have been a First Team selection, turned to Kepner to pitch out of necessity this year. “I don’t pitch usually for my ASA team. I play shortstop a lot more. But you’ve got to do what’s best for the team and that was my role this year,” said Kepner, who once again was the BCR Runner-Up Player of the Year. “I like hitting a lot. Hitting’s definitely my strong point, I think. It’s the best feeling in the world (when you get a hit) to help your teammates.” Kepner does have one regret in high school — not going out for volleyball her junior year. She elected to focus on basketball and softball and took the fall off from

volleyball and missed it immensely. “That was probably the worse decision I made in sports. I really missed it and I’m so glad I decided to do it my senior year,” said Kepner, who played all-around for the Storm volleyballers. One thing Kepner has learned is to roll with the punches, knowing the next shooting or hitting slump is just another game away. “You can’t focus on the negative. You got to keep moving on and don’t dwell on the negative,” Kepner said. “Slumps are hard to get over. You just got to keep moving on.” Along the way, Kepner has always had her twin sister, Dana, by her side. Just as they are not identical twins, the Kepners, who are umpiring for Princeton Youth Softball this summer, have their own personalities and temperaments. “I’m more competitive I think. She’s more fun and definitely more confident than I am,” Darcy said. “She pushes me a lot. It’s just a lot of fun playing with her.”

BCR Female Athletes of the Year 2015-16 — Darcy Kepner, Bureau Valley 2014-15 — Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley 2013-14 — Zoe Mead, Princeton 2012-13 — Lydia Stariha, St. Bede 2011-12 — Jasmine Kunkel, Princeton 2010-11 — Jasmine Kunkel, Princeton 2009-10 — Melanie Thompson, Bureau Valley 2008-09 — Kendall Rush, Hall 2007-08 — Alisa Baron, Bureau Valley 2006-07 — Josie Gustafson, Princeton 2005-06 — Kailey Klein, Hall 2004-05 — Kailey Klein, Hall 2003-04 — Anna Coutts, Hall 2002-03 — Rebekah Faber, Princeton; Nigel Geuther, LaMoille 2001-02 — Megan Stank, Hall 2000-01 — Emy Prokes, Bureau Valley 1999-00 — Katie Zemann, St. Bede; Amber Briddick, Princeton 1998-99 — Tiah Romagnoli, Princeton 1997-98 — Tiah Romagnoli, Princeton 1996-97 — Carla Muntz, Hall 1995-96 — Susan Claggett, Hall 1994-95 — Jeanie Adamson, Tampico

Logan camps PRINCETON — The Princeton Logan girls basketball camp will be July 25-28 with girls entering grades 3-8 Fees are $40. For more information, contact Logan coaches Kevin Hieronymus (815-8669402). The Logan volleyball camp will run July 18-21. Contact Hallie May (815-303-4971) or Amy Vigars (avigars@pes115. org) for more information.

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Kepner has always wanted to play softball collegiately ever since she started playing travel ball. The University of Charleston (W. Va.), a Division II school, was happy to oblige when the Golden Eagles saw Kepner’s talents at a camp on campus last October. “It’s a dream come true. I’ve always watched (college softball) on TV and just wanted to do that. So I’m just excited,” she said. “I went to camp and tried out. They really liked me and made me an offer. It’s a great fit for me. Lot of good athletes. I love the sport and it’s a great school.” Offering words of advice to young athletes like her sister, Darla, an incoming seventh-grader at BVN, Kepner says, “Work hard, follow your dreams. Nothing is too big to accomplish.” That mantra has carried Darcy Kepner a long way, all the way to being named BCR Athlete of the Year. “I have a lot of good memories (at Bureau Valley). As a team, I thought we accomplished a lot in a lot of sports I played. It was just a lot of fun,” Kepner said. “I just want to thank everyone for getting me to where they have and helping me out through the years.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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From Page 13 is going to have to put him in. Be sure to read my upcoming one-on-one, Q and A with Happ, starting in Saturday’s BCR. • Field of Dreams: While on the subject of field of dreams, the “ghost players” will be back at the Alleman Field of Dreams, one mile north of Granville, at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2. All ball players of any age, boy or girl, are invited. They can have their picture taken with the ghost players and play catch with them. There will be a game with the ghost players with kids picked out of the crowd by the ghost players. Bring chairs, blankets, etc. The movie, “Field of Dreams,” will be shown at dusk on the field under the stars. Darrell Alleman, the creator of the Field of Dreams, says to come hungry as the Putnam County FFA will be serving pork chops, hot dogs and soda. Grandma Rosie’s will be there serving ice cream. Rotary will sell water. Bob and Darlene Cofoid will give fresh popped popcorn away. There is free parking and free admittance, and there will be a Field of Dreams souvenir table. Sounds like a fun night for any baseball fan. Go down and explore your own Field of Dreams, courtesy of Darrell Alleman. Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

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Here’s the pitch Jhett Cowser of the Athletics eyes a pitch in Instructional Baseball against the Cardinals Tuesday night at Zearing Park in Princeton.

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B League Softball • Shaylynn Hartman hit a walk-off hit to lift the Princeton Athletics to a 5-4 win over previously undefeated Tampico Monday, June 27, at West Side Park. She hit what was a bases-clearing triple, with the first run deciding the victory. It was her third hit of the game. Aarystyn Hill was the winning pitcher with two innings of relief of starter Taylor Wetsel. They combined for eight strikeouts, with Hill fanning the final three Tampico batters in the top of the fifth. • The Cardinals had their own walk-off 7-6 win in Monday’s nightcap over the BVN Thunder when Gracy May raced home with the game-winner on a wild pitch. May had a two-run triple in the first inning and scored on a RBI single by Abby Peterson to give the Cardinals a 3-2 lead. The Cardinals score three in the third inning to tie

the game at 6, including a hit by May, a RBI triple by Peterson and a RBI double by Maci Janssen. C League Softball • The BVN Lightning and Cubs played to a 13-13 tie in Walnut Monday. • In Princeton Monday, the BVN Thunder defeated the Cardinals 16-10 while the BVN Rain defeated the Athletics 14-2. • Also Monday, Sheffield-Buda beat the White Sox 12-2 in Sheffield. • Vanessa Neff’s walk-off hit to the outfield lifted the Cardinals to a 13-12 win over the A’s in a Tuesday makeup game at Zearing Park. Minor League Baseball • Wyanet I defeated the A’s 13-8 Tuesday. Little League Baseball • Annawan and LaMoille played to a 7-7 tie with Annawan’s Mason Matney with a three-run, insidethe-park homer.

The District 20 Tournament season is underway throughout the Illinois Valley. The Little League Softball tournament for girls ages 11-12 got things started at Oglesby Monday, June 27. Spring Valley fell to Mendota 5-4 on opening night. The tournament will take a break over the 4th of July weekend, setting up the championship game Tuesday, July 5. The Junior League Softball tournament got underway Wednesday, June 29, at Hall High School where host Spring Valley faced Peru. The Minor League Baseball tournament for ages 9-10 is the next event on deck, starting Friday, July 1. Spring Valley opens against Streator at 6 p.m. at Strouss Park in Mendota in the American sub-district. The National sub-district takes place at Hegeler Park in LaSalle at the same time. Other start-up dates include: The 10-11 Baseball tournament: Tuesday, July 5, in Oglesby. The Minor League Softball tournament: Thursday, July 7, in Oglesby. The Little League Baseball tournament: Saturday, July 9, with the National sub-district, in Ottawa and American sub-district in Peru. The Junior League baseball tournament: Monday, July 11, in Peru. Senior League Softball: July 9 at Hall High School. Senior League Baseball: Wednesday, July 13, at Faber Field. Comment on this story at www. bcrnews.com.

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NOTICE OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGES FOR THE VILLAGE OF WYANET On June 22, 2016, the Village of Wyanet passed Resolution R-3-16-6-22, adopting the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Public Works as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. A certified copy of said Resolution has been filed with the Illinois Department of Labor in Springfield, Illinois. Copies of rates are available for inspection at the office of the Wyanet Village Clerk, 116 N. Locust St., Wyanet and available to any interested party requesting the same. Shelly Teske Village Clerk Wyanet, IL 61379 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

effective July 1, 2015. Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from the District Secretary for Manlius Drainage District No. 6, or from William S. Beneke, attorney for the Manlius Drainage District No. 6, 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 Manlius Drainage District No. 6 Secretary at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in either instance specifying the ground of the objection. Kim Sanden, Secretary Manlius Drainage District No. 6 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

under the jurisdiction of Bureau County is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Bureau County as of July 1, 2016. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the office of the County Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. /s/ Kamala S Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Bureau County Courthouse 700 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

Bell. Letters of Office were issued to Janice L. Bulthuis of 111 Front Street, P.O. Box 265, Wyanet, IL 61379, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before January 7, 2017, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 27th day of June, 2016. Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Janice L. Bulthuis, Independent Executor 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, July 7 and 14, 2016.

MANLIUS DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6 BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Pursuant to an Illinois Act in regard to Wages of Employees on Public Works, the Commissioners of the Manlius Drainage District No. 6, Bureau County, Illinois, did on June 24, 2016, determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said Manlius Drainage District No. 6. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Bureau County, Illinois,

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE FOR PREVAILING WAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the County of Bureau, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved June 14, 2016, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from July 1, 2016that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) KENNETH R. ) KLINGENBERG, ) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-43 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Kenneth R. Klingenberg. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2016, to Dona R. Klingenberg, 109 S. Walnut St., Wyanet, Illinois 61379, as Executor, 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 Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 20, 2016, 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 10th day of June, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk William S. Beneke ARDC #6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

of Spring Valley, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved June 20, 2016, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from June 20, 2016, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the City of Spring Valley is the same as determined by the Department of Labor by the State of Illinois for Bureau County as of July, 2015. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the City of Spring Valley, 215 N. Greenwood

St., Spring Valley, IL and to any employer, association of employers and any person of employee or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. By Becky Hansen City Clerk 215 N. Greenwood St. Spring Valley, IL. 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

the State of Illinois for the estimated project cost of $760,000. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has determined that there is no potential for negative environmental impacts and the project may be categorically excluded from environmental review. A copy of the project facility plan and the IEPA’s “Project Summary and

Notice of Categorical Exclusion from Detailed Environmental Review” will be available for review at the office of the Village Clerk at 111 West Second Street, Depue, until July 20, 2016. Public comments will be received by the Village Clerk until and including that date. Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

Township Road District, Bureau County, Illinois, did on June 22, 2016, determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said Neponset Township. 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, 2015. Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from Holly Weida, Neponset Township Clerk, 202 N. Harlan Street, Neponset, Illinois 61345, or from Robert F. Russell, attorney for Neponset 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 Neponset Township Clerk or the Neponset Township Road District Clerk at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor in each instance specifying the ground of the objection. /s/Holly Weida, Clerk Neponset Township Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO: 1637 PREVAILING WAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD, an Illinois ) Municipal Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) GILSON SNYDER, NANCY SNYDER, ) MICHAEL COMPELL, SUZAN COMPELL, ) MIDLAND STATES BANK, an Illinois Banking ) Corporation, DOUGLAS JOHNSON, d/b/a TAX ) LIEN INVESTMENTS, COURTNEY ) YATES-MABRY, Bureau County Treasurer, ) HARRIS BANK, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) Defendants. ) NO. 2015-MR-06 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION TO: Gilson Snyder and Nancy Snyder NOTICE is hereby given to GILSON SNYDER and NANCY SNYDER of the Petition for Demolition filed in the above-entitled cause on January 16, 2015, and that they are named Defendants in the above-entitled cause, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206, and that the above-entitled demolition suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said defendants is August 1, 2016, and that the following information applies to said demolition proceeding: (i) The name of the Plaintiff and the case number is identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The names of the parties to be served by publication are: Gilson Snyder and Nancy Snyder. (iv) A legal description of the real estate sought to be demolished, sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 1 in Block 23 in the Village of Sheffield, situated in the County of Bureau in the State of Illinois. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 303 South Park Street, Sheffield, Illinois 61361 Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Daniel F. Tracy ARDC #3123685 Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, Illinois 61356 815/875-6551 aitlaw@ivnet.com Published in the Bureau County Republican June 30, July 7 and 14, 2016.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 520 Public Street, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C.,

15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-15408. I695629 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) Owen B. Mason, ) Deceased. ) NO.: 16-P-48 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION: PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS 1. Notice is given of the death of OWEN B. MASON on October 24, 2014. He was a resident of Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois. 2. Letters of Office were issued on June 10, 2016, to ANNA MAE MASON as EXECUTOR. 3. The attorney for the estate is JAMES P. LeFANTE, LeFante Law Offices, P.C., Twin Tower Plaza, 456 Fulton Street, Suite 410, Peoria, IL 61602. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before December 10, 2016, with (a) the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or (b) with the attorney for the estate, or (c) both. Any claim not filed before December 10, 2016 is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing with the Clerk a Petition to Terminate under Section 5/284 of the Probate Act (Chapter 755, Ill. Compiled Stat. 1993, Sec. 5/28-4). Dated: June 20, 2016. ANNA MAE MASON, Executor By: /s/ James P. LeFante James P. LeFante, Attorney for Estate James P. LeFante, Esq. LeFante Law Offices, P.C. Twin Towers Plaza 456 Fulton Street, Suite 410 Peoria, IL 61602

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Wyanet - $129,000. Move right in! 4-5 BR home $59,500 - Princeton! Freshly painted, hardwood $97,500 - Princeton! 3 BR home in great w/ extra large yard. 2008 windows, furnace/AC. ﬂoors, built in bookcases, gas FP, galley kitchen, location! Oak woodwork & stained glass Oversized 2 car garage & shed w/ concrete ﬂoor. sun porch. 2013 furnace/AC. 1 car garage & windows, new kitchen cupboards, built in Jennshed. Siding & roof 2006. #09213538 8’x5’ pantry. Plus upgrades! #09189843 Air, FP w/ gas start. Finished LL. #09199184

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EQUIPMENT LISTING BY SELBY/ROAD DISTRICT 12 E Cat Motor Grader: S# 13K2527 - 1969 - 12’ Blade - With Snow Plow - Cab Heater - Good Tires; 2001 International Dump Truck VIN# 1HTSDAAN11H266212 - Model 4900 - DT 466 engine needs work - 90,000 Miles. Selby Road District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids may be dropped off in person at 903 W. Fourth St., or mailed to: George Glover, Highway Commissioner, Selby Road District, PO Box 152, DePue, IL 61322. You can call 815-447-2750 for equipment inspection. All Bids must be in by July 26, 2016. Published in the Bureau County Republican June 25, 28 and 30, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a ) PHH Mortgage Services ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) John W. Keener III; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 00058 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 7/28/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 21-13-227-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 520 Public Street, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-15408. I695629 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

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ENOUGH! Illinois’ budget standoff must be resolved, and must be resolved now.

Contact Your Elected Officials

Governor Bruce Rauner 217-782-0244

Senate President John Cullerton 217-782-2728

Speaker Michael Madigan 217-782-5350 Local legislators: Here are the Springfield office numbers for your area legislators. Illinois Senate: District 38 Sen. Sue Rezin 217-782-3840 District 37 Sen. Chuck Weaver 217-782-1942 Illinois House of Representatives: District 73 Rep. David Leitch 217-782-8108 District 74 Rep. Donald Moffitt 217-782-8032 District 76 Rep. Andrew Skoog 217-782-0140

Note to readers: The following editorial, provided by The State Journal-Register, Springfield, has been published in more than 65 newspapers across Illinois, as the Illinois General Assembly convenes at the state Capitol to deal with the year-long budget impasse.

Whether our leaders manage to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, Illinois still needs the stability of a full budget to restore the health of our state and its economy. For a year, our state’s elected leaders have engaged in what can only be called political malpractice. Illinois is the only state in the country that doesn’t have a budget. For a year, because of that failure, it has stiffed small businesses, social service agencies and its higher education system, leaving them trying to operate without money they’re owed. State operations have been cobbled together through a patchwork of court orders, and the state gets deeper in debt by the minute. Gov. Bruce Rauner said Monday the state was on the verge of crisis, and that it would be an “outrageous, tragic failure” if schools don’t open on time this fall. With all due respect, Governor, the state is already in crisis, and the budget standoff already has been an “outrageous, tragic failure.” A stopgap might delay imminent emergency, and we desperately need that. But it’s still not enough. As legislators return to Springfield – for the first time this month – Illinois’ historic, serious problems have been made even worse by the failure to compromise on a balanced, long-term spending plan. The political war between Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan has been confounding and unconscionable. Rauner has insisted on passage of the so-called Turnaround Agenda, a series of pro-business measures, as a condition of the budget. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton have seemed focused primarily on thwarting the governor. Neither the governor nor the Legislature has put forth a balanced budget. Decades of delaying action and willfully ignoring issues like the state’s epically ballooning pension obligations have devastated its financial stability. The state must make cuts, and yes, more revenue will be needed to stanch the economic bleeding. The consequences of having no budget have been harsh and far-reaching. The state’s colleges and universities, which ought to be linchpins for growth and economic development, instead have been starved. Hundreds have been laid off; programs have been shuttered. High school graduates look at this mess, fear for their future, and enroll in outof-state colleges. Our best and brightest may not come back after they complete their education elsewhere.

Meanwhile, more than 130,000 low-income students have had financial aid snatched away. Do these students who wish to better themselves and their future job prospects through education have other resources to continue? In most cases, no. One million of Illinois’ most vulnerable people – the poor, the at-risk kids, the elderly, the mentally ill, the homeless, the victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault – have been directly harmed by the state’s dereliction of duty, as social service agencies cut services. Hospitals and medical providers are owed hundreds of millions in unpaid state employee medical bills and delayed Medicaid payments. Countless business owners, large and small, have struggled to survive because they haven’t been paid. Cities and small towns have been left holding the bag for unpaid state bills. And yet, it could get even worse. More than $2 billion in active road construction projects might be shut down, leading to as many as 25,000 workers losing their jobs. The state’s corrections system says it’s on the verge of not being able to feed inmates and operate prisons. Social services agencies will continue to turn away the ill, the homeless, the elderly. The state’s schools were spared last year by a separate appropriation. But this year, many districts face the very real possibility of not opening or not being able to stay open. But what have citizens seen from the Capitol? We have seen political posturing. We have seen a governor who campaigned as a practical business leader dedicated to finding fixes instead act as an ideological purist. We have seen elected representatives apparently unable to stand up to Madigan, Cullerton and Rauner to demand a resolution to the crisis. We have not seen compromise. Perhaps the most damaging long-term effect is the toxic cynicism and frustration this crisis has created among its residents, who have to wonder at this point whether Rauner, Madigan and Cullerton simply view the toll on Illinois’ people as mere collateral damage. At a recent Better Government Association panel on the impasse’s impact, multiple social service providers said flatly they don’t believe leaders care about their plight. Many long-term changes are needed to restore Illinois to solid ground. Redistricting reform is a critical piece of restoring true political competitiveness that will lead to legislators facing more accountability to the voters they represent. But the day has come. Illinois’ people cannot be held hostage for a second year without a budget. Voters must revolt and demand better. Enough.