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Choosing an option IEPA and DePue attempting to figure out Superfund clean-up process

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second in a twopart series on the public meeting representatives from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency hosted in DePue on Wednesday, June 29.

DEPUE — DePue residents have waited 20 years to have their village cleaned of the contamination left behind by the former

New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Site, which operated from 1905 to 1989.

Plans to do this have finally been examined by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). However, DePue representatives are not settling for the preferred option being proposed.

At a public meeting held by IEPA Wednesday, June 29, in DePue, village President Eric Bryant, environmental law attorney Nancy Loeb and a 21-year-old DePue native spoke

out about the deficiencies they see in the clean-up plan and their frustrations with how long it’s taken IEPA to come up with a clean solution for the village. Those frustrations were reported on in Saturday’s edition of Bureau County Republican.

IEPA project manager Charlene Falco laid out the preferred clean-up plan at the public meeting. The plan, which is being called Option 2 or Alternative 2, will take soils that have been sampled and determined con-

taminated and “stockpile” them on the site of the former New Jersey Zinc plant. Plans state the more highly-contaminated soils will be stockpiled at the base of the slag pile.

The estimated cost to do this is $13.1 million.

Falco said cost measures could change based on how many access agreements residents turn in to allow IEPA to complete testing on their property. IEPA will not test

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Terrance Simien (pictured) along with The Zydeco Experience wowed a huge crowd on the evening of Friday, July 1. Princeton’s South Main Street was filled with folks who enjoyed not just the music but also Louisiana cuisine/ beverages, great music and lots of fun as the event drew hundreds of people who enjoyed the evening, accompanied by perfect weather.

See more weekend events on Page 2 and in Thursday’s Bureau County Republican.

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Princeton turns out for The Zydeco Experience Home ... it’s where the heart is Rural Development Housing Program gives more to those with less

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — When it comes to buying a home, there are many hoops to jump through and ladders to climb. The Rural Development Housing Program (RDHP) puts some hop in your step and knocks a few rungs off the ladder.

Sarah Fritz, a Rural Development specialist for the area, said the program is for families who want to purchase in a rural area but have a low to very low income. The RDHP is able to subsidize the interest rate up to one percent, helping prospective homeowners qualify for more — and search for a better home.

“Our credit guidelines aren’t as stringent as a conventional lender, and we’re able to be a little more creative with our underwriting than a conventional lender would,” Fritz said.

“That’s where Jessica comes in.”

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A bench in a Veterans Park in Sheffield honors little Kylee Boomsma, who died less than a month after she was born. An event — which includes a kids fun run and a 5K on Saturday, July 16, will help bring awareness and much needed funds to help parents who lose babies through stillborn births and illness.

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Jessica Brokaw (left) and her son Levi are grateful to Sarah Fritz (right) for helping them find a wonderful place to call home that didn’t break the bank. Fritz represents the Rural Development Housing Program, which makes purchasing a home easier for tight budgets.

Running for the babies ...

Grace and Kylee’s Angel Dash set for July 16 in Sheffield

By Danae Ross news@bcrnews.com

SHEFFIELD — For the Boomsma and Bell families, being able to “put a smile on another family’s face is what makes it all

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worth it.”

Both families lost a child prematurely, and now they are doing all they can to support others going through the same pain

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Weekend Whereabouts

Images from around Bureau County.

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Mineral’s Fourth of July fireworks show

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Spring Valley Freedom Fest

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Food and fun before the fireworks in Spring Valley

See more photos from the weekend, including the Fourth of July in Princeton, in Thursday’s BCR.

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Walnut’s Fourth of July celebration

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Junior Miss Callie Michlig (from left), Queen Kathleen Smith and Little Miss Tatiana Longmire at Walnut’s Fourth of July celebration

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Event-goers at The Zydeco Experience in Princeton

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Garden Walk returns July 9 in Princeton PRINCETON — The 2016 Garden Walk will be Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, and the walk is self paced. There are seven gardens located in Princeton and two just outside of town.

To kick off the semi-annual Garden Walk, there will be a short program at the Princeton Library Pollinator Garden at 9 a.m. Maps will be available at the library, Prouty Building or at any stop along the Garden Walk.

Ellen Starr will tell how pollinators in the garden can affect your life.

Stuart and Mary Ackerman at 718 N. Chestnut have a whimsical garden behind their home which features repurposed items used as planters and bird houses. A little path winds around among the many flower beds. Their home is two doors south of Douglas Elementary School.

Ellen Starr is one of the originators of the pollinator garden at the Princeton Library, and she has brought her love for the pollinating flowers and plants to the garden in front of her home on 417 W. Hudson St. Turn west on Hudson Street, which is just north of Princeton Pharmacy.

Barry Mayworm, 416 W. Washington (corner of Mercer Street, one block south of Elm Lawn Cemetery) has used his artistic flair in his design of his backyard.

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son, 443 E. Peru St., have worked on their yard for a dozen or more years. They have added a cascading waterfall and a pond with water lilies which makes a relaxing oasis right in their backyard. You will also find several varieties of flowers, including coreopsis, daisies, roses, cattails and a new plant called a tree lily in their yard. Watch for the fireman memorial in memory of their son, Mark.

Marilyn and Bob Prince of 1312 W. Central Ave. (at the intersection with Fairgrounds Road) have spent more than 15 years transforming the steep hillside behind their home into a lovely perennial and flower garden.

There are two stops at the former Covenant Children’s Home. Stop and enjoy the babbling brook, daisies

and the lovely sculptures of children at work and play at the Children’s Home Memorial Garden on Elm Place. Pull around behind the buildings onto Dover Road and you will find the large community vegetable gardens with everything from radishes to pumpkins growing there. Twenty different gardeners have their own 10-by-20-foot spaces to plant as they choose.

There are also two additional gardens located seven miles east of Princeton, just off of Route 6.

Tim and Kathy Bauer have a very unusual garden at 15945 2625 East Street.

There you can see the Rain Gutter Grow Garden System. This uses a system of rain gutters and provides a self watering system for their plants. Take Route 6 east of Princeton. At the

top of Coal Hollow hill turn north on 2625 Road (one mile west of the mushroom plant) and go one mile to the house with the white plastic fence.

Next door neighbors, Andy and Sophie Niewiara at 16081 2625 East Street, have a vegetable garden with several types of herbs and a new raspberry patch.

Behind their home is a large wildflower meadow with all types of plants.

The Bureau County Barn Quilt Trail kick off will be held at the exhibit hall at Bureau County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Stop at the fairgrounds and pick up a map for the 65 barn quilts that are now on display all around Bureau County.

Valerie Jensen will have a demonstration of how to create a barn quilt. She will

have samples of barn quilts in various stages of production on display with information about where the quilts are located.

The 2016 Bureau County Visitors Guide will be available at the Prouty Building, the Princeton Library, the fairgrounds and at each stop of the garden walk. It features a map of Bureau County with all of the barn quilts of Bureau County marked on it, the schedule of events for fun activities around the county and feature stories about area highlights. They are free.

For more information about the garden walk or barn quilts, call Kathy with Bureau County Tourism at 815-866-3606 or see the Bureau County Tourism Facebook page or their web page at www.bureaucounty-IL.com.

Ladd Village Board LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its May 24 and June 14 meetings: • Observed a moment of silence in memory of building inspector Ron Harris.

• Accepted with regret the resignation of trustee Carol Collins. Appointed Dan Nelson to fill the vacant seat.

• Appointed Dan Nelson as building inspector and as a member of the zoning board.

• Accepted a $2,700 proposal from Vaini Home Improvement to replace the door, soffit and fascia on Well House No. 2.

• Passed an ordinance to secure a $500,000 loan from North Central Bank for upgrades to the electric system.

• Passed an ordinance regulating the operation of golf carts on public streets in Ladd with an annual fee of $25.

• Authorized Robert Edelbeck of Next Level Technology Partners to pursue leasing space on the village’s water tower for Wi-Fi. • Received a $1,000 donation from the Floyd Groene estate to be used for playground equipment in Kennedy Park.

• Heard the sewer has been lined in the Ladd Construction Annex and the manhole has been filled with flowable fill.

• Approved the parking lot plans and the replacement of 116 feet of village sidewalk at Ladd Farm Mart.

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Superfund From Page 1 properties of those who do not sign an access agreement. The cost will also be based on the amount of soils taken from properties.

Falco confirmed contaminated soils taken from properties would be protected to prevent rain water from washing them from the site.

She ensured the soils would not migrate, as a liner would be used to cover the region. The contaminated soils would sit at the location until a clean-up plan is developed for the former plant site.

Loeb argued the time frame for a clean-up plan to be set in place for the plant site is likely to be a long one.

The other option IEPA has looked at, called Option 3 or Alternative 3, basically follows the same instruction as Option 2, only instead of dumping soils on the plant site, they will either be: A. Disposed of in an off-site municipal solid waste landfill, or B. Disposed of in an off-site hazardous waste landfill.

The cost to do this ranges between $21.2 to $30.8 million. Falco said the cost range is based on how much soil is determined contaminated and the amount of trips it will take to transport the soils off-site.

DePue representatives prefer Option 3 because they want the contaminated soils out of the village where they won’t further impact residents’ health.

However, IEPA believes Option 2 is the best solution for a few reasons. They say it will put less risk on the community and workers cleaning up the contaminated soils. They also say the clean-up method has the same level of risk reduction as Option 3, but at a lower cost and it gives responsibility to the DePue Group

— responsible parties court ordered to clean-up the Superfund Site — to deal with soils on the plant site.

Loeb argued there are no studies that show moving contaminated soils off-site is a riskier option, and Option 2 fails to meet all clean-up criteria provided in Superfund Site law.

Loeb argued many others points on Wednesday relating to how IEPA plans to test properties and the cleanup standards it will use. Loeb called for more studies to be conducted on absorption rates in soils and the runoff of ground water over contaminated soils stored at the plant site. She also criticized the access agreement that residents will sign to allow IEPA onto their properties to test for contamination.

“The agreement does not describe institutional controls. Without this information, residents cannot give knowing consent for what clean-up involves,” she said.

A stenographer was keeping record of Wednesday’s meeting. A complete transcript of all remarks made at the public meeting can be received from the IEPA. While IEPA has its preferred plan selected, the agency must review any public comments and provide responses to each one received.

Comments will be taken by email or by mail until July 14. Once all comments are reviewed and provided a response, a record of decision will be completed. IEPA has given a time line of this decision to be made by the end of this summer. It will then inform the village of its decision with a public notice.

To send a comment, email: epa. publichearingcom@illinois.gov. Mail to: Jay Timm, Illinois EPA; Office of Community Relations; 1021 N. Grand Ave. East; P.O. Box 19276; Springfield, IL 62794.

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Babies From Page 1 as a part of the Star Legacy Foundation.

On Saturday, July 16, Grace and Kylee’s Angel Dash, a 5K/ kids fun run, will take off in Sheffield to honor the lost babies and raise money for the foundation.

On Nov. 30, 2005, Kylee was born to Russ and Julie Boomsma, but less than a month later, she died due to a condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Several years later, Grace Bell should have been born July 14, 2012, but her parents, Rich and Kristen Bell of Sheffield, lost her in the 38th week of pregnancy to unknown complications.

“No family should ever have to go through that,” Julie said, but the problem is “nobody wants to talk about it. It’s a nightmare.”

But talking about it may be the only way to show the family the love they need after such a heartbreak.

“We didn’t have the support after we lost our daughter. We didn’t know where to turn,” said Kristen.

That is where the community can help make a difference.

According to Julie, “The only way this is going to get helped is to raise awareness.” By walking and running in Grace and Kylee’s Angel Dash, participants have the opportunity to support the babies, the families and the Star Legacy Foundation, a light in this darkness that gives support to those who have lost

children as well as educates the public about stillbirths and early child deaths.

Their hope is to reduce these tragedies through research and stop them before they can ravage any more families.

Julie said the walk is in a safe location, and coming together to walk for the same mission gives everyone a chance to be an advocate for the parents of this silent monster, while showing them the love and care they need.

The two families originally discovered the foundation on a walk in Michigan, and now Bureau County can join that team by participating on July 16, a way to honor Grace and Kylee, but also honoring several other children and families who have endured the same pain.

“It’s during Music on Main and just two days after Grace’s birthday. It felt right,” said the families.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Veterans Park in Sheffield. A fun run for children begins at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K walk/run at 8:30 a.m. T-shirts will be available along with a raffle and awards following the activities. Those interested can sign up and order T-shirts ahead of the race at http://www.graceand-kylees-angel-dash.org, or they can register the day of the race. Adults are $30, and youth 10 and under are $20.

Becoming a virtual runner is also an option for those who cannot attend or run at the race by buying a T-shirt on the website.

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Food service sanitation manager course is July 23 PRINCETON — A food service sanitation manager certification course will be offered at Greenfield Retirement Home on Saturday, July 23. Greenfield is located at 508 Park Ave. East in Princeton, and the event will be held in the multi-use room.

The test will be given at 4 p.m. on that Saturday.

This is a state-approved, eight-hour

course for the Illinois Food Safety Certification. All food service facilities are required to have certified managers. If you need to retest for your current certification, you can also attend and take the required test.

For more information or to obtain registration forms call David K. Williams at 815-564-5603 or email at williamsclasses@ gmail.com.

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Bureau County Metro Center, 837 W. Park Ave., Princeton

Sunday, July 24

Dinner provided by Kramer's Kitchen Doors open 11:30am • Buffet Lunch 12:00pm

Show will began @ 1:30pm

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All tickets are reserved-no tickets available at the door.

To purchase tickets, please call Bureau County Senior Center 815-879-3981.

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WALNUT — Larry Eugene Wilcoxen passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Heritage Health in Walnut.

Born July 6, 1936, in Rapatee to Steve and Nora (Lenzi) Wilcoxen, he married Judith Ann Tuttle on Aug. 9, 1957, in Farmington. She survives.

Larry graduated from Farmington High School. He received a Bachelor of Larry Arts from Knox College, a Master of Arts Wilcoxen from Bradley University and a Certificate of Advanced Study from Western Illinois University.

Larry enjoyed his chosen field of education as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent, starting in Bradford and then moving up the road to Deer Grove and then Tampico. He also coached Scholastic Bowl. After his retirement, he spent his time as an interim superintendent for Tiskilwa, Neponset, Ohio and Malden.

He was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday school for several years; was president of the Walnut Park District since its start in 1973 and was an inductee of the Walnut Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. He spent 25 years on the IESA Board, was a two-term board member for Bureau Valley School, a member of the Rock River Officials Association and spent years as assignment chairman for the Indian Valley Conference.

He was an IHSA official for 55 years, being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Bureau County Hall of Fame, National High School Sports Hall of Fame, Illinois Coaches Association Softball Hall of Fame and received the National Federation of Interscholastic Officials Association Distinguished Service Award. He was fortunate enough to work state playoffs in football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball. He was always proud to let people know he had worked 6,743 contests.

Larry was a die hard Cubs fan and enjoyed going to Chicago with any family member or friends he could get to go along with him.

Also surviving are two children, Ken (Sally) Wilcoxen of Princeton and Mendy (Steve) Conner of Ohio, Ill; four grandchildren Kris (Sarah) Wilcoxen of Walnut, Anna Wilcoxen, Johnna Jacobson and Lindsay Jacobson; one great-grandson, Ethan Turpen; three brothers, Dan (Leann) Wilcoxen of Peru, Terry Wilcoxen of Laura and Tom (Tammy) Mattson of Farmington; two sisters, Lynn (Mark) Voland of Farmington and Debby (Jeff); one sister-in-law, Patti Wilcoxen; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Steve; and one sister-in-law, Mona.

Memorials may be directed to the Walnut Park District, Heritage Health in Walnut, the Tampico Historical Museum or Walnut United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Harkness of the Walnut United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

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McDaniel sentenced on forgery felony LAMOILLE — According to the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s office, Melissa A. McDaniel, 35, of LaMoille pleaded guilty to a Class 3 felony of forgery on June 15 and was given a four-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).

On May 2, McDaniel went to an area bank to cash several forged checks. The victim’s daughter was the teller at that bank and recognized the signatures were forged. The teller contacted authorities, and an investigation was done by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department and the Mendota Police Department.

Following the investigation, evidence was clear McDaniel

stole several checks from the victim’s residence and made the checks payable to herself, forging the victim’s signature on the drafts. The area bank surveillance cameras captured McDaniel cashing checks. McDaniel was interviewed and admitted to the crimes.

McDaniel has a 1999 felony forgery conviction and a 2012 felony retail theft conviction, both in LaSalle County. She was given 42 days credit for time served in custody from May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016, and was ordered to pay fines, fees and costs totaling $562 and restitution in the amount of $10,597, all to be paid within six months following her release from IDOC.

Spring Valley resident struck by vehicle, denies medical treatment SPRING VALLEY — A Spring Valley woman refused medical treatment after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday, June 29, in the intersection of Hennessey and Dakota streets.

Melissa A. Demarco, 25, was walking on Hennessey Street crossing Dakota Street at 5:03 p.m. when a vehicle driven by Brandon T. Holt, 34, of Ladd struck her from the right side.

According to the report, Demarco stated she was on the hood of Holt’s vehicle for about 10 feet before he stopped and she rolled off. Demarco had cuts and scratches on her right side, but refused medical attention.

The police report stated that Holt told officers he did not see Demarco crossing the street when he turned from Dakota Street onto Hennessey Street. He was charged with failure to yield for a pedestrian.

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Accidents

Oscar Martinez, 21, of Mendota was involved in an accident on 2600 North Avenue near 3100 East Street at 10:35 p.m. June 17.

Dyan M. Bolin, 29, of Manlius and Brian T. Neale, 48, of Chicago were involved in a two-car accident on Route 40 near Interstate 80 at 6:07 p.m. June 18.

Colton A. Teske, 27, of Wyanet was involved in an accident on 1490 East Street near 1745 North Avenue at 10:35 p.m.

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Jessica Brokaw was referred by a friend to the RDHP, and Fritz said the program gives Brokaw a little more to spend on her house each month instead of spending on debt through taxes and insurance, which are a bit higher in Princeton.

“The apartment I was in was fantastic and I had great landlords, but I wanted to provide a stable home for my son, Levi,” Brokaw said, noting she pursued a conventional loan but was deterred by suggestions to open additional lines of credit — a philosophy she didn’t agree with. “When you think 10 years down the road and where you want to be in life, I wanted to have my own house and yard, so I looked at purchasing a house through Sarah and rural development ,and it worked out great.”

Brokaw said she gladly guides all her friends who are looking for a home into Fritz’s office, and the single mother took the homeowner’s class required by the RDHP for anyone who has never owned a home … or hasn’t in the last three years, Fritz explained, as the process changes annually.

“I kind of did it backwards because I had this house in mind and then took the class, but it was definitely beneficial to take it because I learned a lot I didn’t know,” Brokaw said.

Penny Hexdall, the area director of RDHP who oversees the 30 northern counties in Illinois, claimed Brokaw is the poster child for successful home ownership through the program.

“You don’t want to rush into owning a home without

understanding debt, tax fluctuation, insurance, filing a claim, maintaining the home … all of those things are really important for people to consider,” Hexdall said, noting homeowners with a broken water heater can’t call their landlord because they don’t have one.

Fritz said they obviously don’t throw their clientele into majorly damaged money pits; rather they begin with home inspections and contact previous owners to deal with preexisting health and safety issues.

“We’ll ask them to repair it because we know Jessica doesn’t have the disposable income to fall back on, and we can also do subsequent loans at 1 percent to make the repair process a little easier,” Fritz added.

Hexdall said a great aspect of the program is no required down payment, with Fritz adding the low interest rate makes the process a lot more affordable, although money is not what matters most.

“Helping people is the best part of the job. It’s very rewarding because you love what you do, not because you’re going for a commission,” Fritz said, noting the RDHP covers Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Stark and Mercer counties. “It’s a big area, and the people are eternally grateful for what they have.”

Brokaw couldn’t agree more.

“I really enjoy being a homeowner,” Brokaw said, noting it took Levi a while to come around because he liked the previous apartment, but a big bedroom full of Ninja Turtles and dinosaur stickers can sway even the strongest opinions.

“This house is bigger than my apartment and 10 times nicer, and I’m paying less than what I was to rent, so I’m very blessed to be a part of this situation.”

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Jose E. Hernandez, 25, of LaSalle was charged with violation of orders of protection at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton at 2:15 p.m. June 16.

Daniel Chirchirillo, 24, of Sublette was charged with

expired registration on 3000 East Street near Route 92 at 11:54 p.m. June 18.

Sue E. Hollingshead, 58, of Naperville was charged with suspended/revoked driver’s license and speeding on Route 92 near Route 40 at 8:10 a.m. June 20.

Christopher W. Reeder, 26, of Princeton was charged with domestic battery at Searles Ridge Church and Cemetery in DePue at 9:48 p.m. June 22.

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Jose R. Aguirre, 39, of Spring Valley struck a deer on 3575 East Street near Timberlane Drive at 5 a.m. June 10.

Nancy E. Goodman, 53, of Sheffield struck a deer on Route 6 near 300 East Street at 9:06 p.m. June 10.

Erika L. Zimmerlein, 18, of LaMoille struck a deer on 2650 East Street near 2600 North Avenue at 11:14 p.m. June 13.

Daniel J. Chirchirillo, 24, of Sublette struck a deer on 3000 East Street near Route 92 at 11:54 p.m. June 18.

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From the editor’s desk By now, “the rocket’s red glare and the bombs bursting in air” are just a memory after another funfilled Fourth of July weekend. I hope you had a great time with family and friends, took lots of photos and made enough memories to last until next year’s celebration.

It was definitely a busy weekend with fireworks shows going on in Princeton, Spring Valley, Mineral and Walnut. As you can imagine, putting on this type of show isn’t a cheap adventure. A lot of money, time and energy go into orchestrating these events, so if you see any of the folks who helped out with any of the weekend events, please give them a well-deserved pat on the back. The same goes for those folks/businesses/organizations who helped to support all of these events financially.

••• It’s a bit overdue, but I have to make mention of the recent 2016 Workcamp, sponsored by St. Matthews Lutheran Church and a host of other organizations, churches, businesses and individuals who helped pull off this phenomenal event. If you missed our coverage or are not familiar with 2016 Workcamp, the effort asks young people from the area and across the country, along with adult supervisors, to come and help spruce up area homes and yards.

I say the words “spruce up” rather generally, since 2016 Workcampers did all kinds of work, including building, scraping and painting, planting and weeding, and much more.

In last week’s newspaper, Nancy Carper from the Bureau County Senior Center touched on the emotional impact Workcamp had on not just the folks who were helped, but also on the campers who obviously were touched by the people they helped.

I just think this was a phenomenal program, and I’m quite proud of St. Matthews for organizing the event, as well as all those who helped in any way. You should all be applauded for your benevolent spirit.

••• OK, I now know why I never went into the field of education. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Worm Races at Princeton Public Library, where upwards of 50 children gathered in a room with their adults, were given a worm (they could also bring their own) and then raced those worms across several tabletops at the library. What a hoot!

I don’t mind telling you I left the event with a host of great photos, but more importantly, I left with a smile on my face. Who would have thought a slimy nightcrawler could generate so much fun!

I am so impressed with the number of programs offered at our area libraries. The folks who organize those events should be applauded for their ideas, inspiration and ingenuity. They also need a big pat on the back for encouraging our area children to read ... and making it fun to do so.

••• On the agenda this week: The annual Wyanet Summer Festival and the Ladd Men’s Club Ladd Daze. See the schedule of events on Page 7.

••• Women of Distinction 2016: I’ve had quite a few folks ask me about nominating someone for our annual Women of Distinction Award. That time has come. Nomination forms can be found in most editions of the BCR, the Illinois Valley Scene and in our Illinois Valley Living magazine. The deadline to turn in your nomination is at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.

Not familiar with Women of Distinction? Every year, we ask area folks to nominate women from the Illinois Valley who are making a difference in the lives of others through their careers, their volunteer efforts, their kindness toward others ... the sky is the limit.

We then ask last year’s winners to evaluate this year’s nominees, who will be honored at a luncheon later on this fall. Any questions? Give me a call at 815-8754461, ext. 6330.

••• Thank you to the folks who made sure I have my own hankie now. You made my heart smile.

••• It looks like it’s going to get pretty hot this week, so make sure you check on your friends, neighbors and four-legged friends. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

With Harriet Tubman to be featured on $20 bills, who else would you like to see placed on U.S. currency and why?

“I think Thomas Edison is an individual who did much to shape modern living that he would be a good choice to be placed on U.S currency.”

Kristen Ryan, Princeton

“I would like to see Theodore Roosevelt on U.S. currency because he was a man of ideals and principles, not politics or parties.”

Eric Tinley, Princeton

“I believe that U.S. currency should not be changed at all.”

Josh Wagel, rural Prophetstown

“I feel Jane Goodale should be on U.S. currency because she promotes conservation.”

Amber Blackert, Mineral

“I believe that the board members at Niabi Zoo should be on the U.S. currency because they really promote the zoo.”

Pat Boelens, Mineral

TO Letter THE Editor

Are we free to pick and choose?

To the Editor, Jude was eager to write believers about their salvation, but he felt he must, instead, warn them about false teachers who were perverting the grace of God (Verses 3-4). I talk with Christians and non-Christians alike.

Many are concerned and frustrated as a result of the moral deterioration of our nation. Proverbs 25:26 says, “Like a muddy spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.”

I have heard a number of times that being courageous is contagious. Speaking the truth can be costly. In II Peter 3:16 Peter states, “Some of Paul’s letters contain things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.” God’s moral standards are easily understood, but not necessarily easy to achieve as we work through the process of sanctification (Romans 7:7-25).

The LHBT (lesbian, homosexual, bi-sexual, transgender) people are twisting and/or are deleting from the Scriptures to make them fit their sinful lifestyles and nullify the Word of God to their own destruction.

Is Jesus against moral laws ... against there being prisons ... against us honoring our fathers and mothers (God’s standard for marriage) ... against us protecting our homes ... against us having police officers ... against us having a standing military to protect our nation ... against the standard of holiness that permeates the Scriptures? God’s moral laws are not grey.

No, true Christians are not suppose to be stone-throwers. When Jesus pointed out the hypocrisy

of those who were ready to stone the adulteress, the angry and hateful people dropped their stones and left, the older and wiser first, then the others followed. Afterward, Jesus didn’t go up to the adulteress and give her a big hug and say, hey, you’re OK in my book just the way you are. No, he balanced truth and grace telling her to sin no more.

Something very important is missing from our churches today, the purpose of Jesus’ death on a cross.

Also missing is a call to repentance from sin, transgressions, iniquity, trespasses, and addressing immorality which is a dereliction of our God-given responsibility and mandate given to those on both sides of the pulpits.

Those who oppose truth and embrace wickedness are making inroads in our culture because of the silence of the church, those who are called to be salt and light. Salt preserves a culture, while light exposes the darkness. In the article by Mary she has made an indictment of all the churches that embrace the moral teachings of Jesus and the prophets and the apostles. Mary and those of the homosexual community who invoke the name of Jesus to justify their sinful lifestyle are misrepresenting the Jesus in the Bible. It is Mary, who is insulting, condemning and excluding those who are true Christians who follow Christ and have “repented” and embrace God’s truth and grace. Please don’t throw stones at me for speaking the truth in love.

Ted Roberts Princeton

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Poppy sales — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 in Princeton sold poppies during Memorial Day weekend. See Page 8.

Ladd Daze — This year’s Ladd Daze Celebration will be July 8-10. For a schedule of events, see Page 7.

Community Notes Pool tournament

Wyanet set for annual summer festival

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

WYANET — Every year, the village of Wyanet hosts a three-day summer festival filled with food, fun, entertainment and more. This year is no exception. The Wyanet Summer Festival is set for Thursday, July 7, Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9.

The event kicks off at 5 p.m.

Thursday with carnival rides; an armband costs $10. Also set to begin at that time are games, food, the Community Club food stand and the Boy Scouts taco stand.

On the main stage at 6 p.m., the festival will host the Little Miss Pageant, the queen pageant and the baby contest winners.

The beer garden opens at 5 p.m., and there is a Texas Hold-Em Tour-

nament at 7 p.m. — registration for the tournament is at 6:30 p.m.

At 5 p.m. on Friday, carnival rides ($12 armband), games, food, the Community Club food stand and the Boy Scouts taco stand all open.

On the main stage, plan to see Tyler Duckworth from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and then be entertained by The Generics at 7 p.m. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m., and the 3 Mile High Band is set to perform in the beer garden at 8 p.m.

There’s a full day of fun planned on Saturday. An all-day arm band for rides is $15, or advance tickets for $12. At 7 a.m., plan to attend the Rib Cook-Off. The annual Nancy Jo Olds-Bohm 5K Fun Run/Walk steps off at 8 a.m. (registration at 7 a.m.).

Parade entries can begin lining up at 10 a.m., and make sure to grab a bite to eat at the Community Club

food stand which opens at 11:30 a.m.

The parade starts at 1 p.m., followed by the beer garden, a bags tournament and the D.C. Trip taco stand, which all start at 2 p.m. Metro Youth will take the Main Stage at that time as well.

At 2:30 p.m., Little People will be on the main stage. There is a tractor pull at 3 p.m., and the Boy Scouts will man a dunk tank from 3 to 6 p.m.

In the evening, “Elvis” takes the main stage at 7 p.m.; there will be a drawdown in the beer garden at 8 p.m.; Cal Stage performs in the beer garden at 8:30 p.m.; the Chicken Drop Game begins at 8:45 p.m., and at midnight, cross your fingers your ticket will be drawn for the 50/50 drawing in the beer garden.

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Ladd Men’s Club organizes Ladd Daze LADD — The Ladd Daze Celebration will be Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10.

Friday night will feature a beer garden and food vendors — the beer garden will open at 6 p.m., a fish fry will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ladd Moose Lodge, fireworks will be at 9

p.m. at Kennedy Park and music by Vehicle will be from 9 p.m. to midnight.

The lineup for Saturday include the garden from 6 p.m. to midnight, food and music by the Ethan Bell Band from 9 p.m. to midnight.

On Sunday, the beer garden will

open at 11 a.m. and music by Darrell Data and Steve Sharp will be from 2 to 5 p.m.

Ladd Daze is held in War Memorial Park, 301 S. Main Ave., unless noted otherwise. The event is sponsored by the Ladd Men’s Club. All proceeds will benefit the community.

Princeton Library announces upcoming events PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will present two summer reading events on Thursday, July 7.

At 2:30 p.m., fourth grade through junior high age youth are invited to go outside, move and compete in a number of games,

including Tac-Toe Relay, Sack Race, Beach Ball Relay, Water Balloon Toss, and Tug of War. This event is sponsored by Norberg Memorial Home.

At 6:30 p.m., the Forest Park Nature Center will visit the library to help make you a Champion

of Survival. Find out if you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Participants will meet an amazing live creature and discover how native animals use their adaptations to stay alive. The Flour House Bakery and Coffee is the event sponsor.

Local churches to sponsor community outreach program LADD — St. John Lutheran “Church on the Hill” and the Hollowayville United Church of Christ are co-sponsoring a vacation Bible school community outreach program titled “Barnyard Roundup — Jesus Gathers Us Together.”

The five-day program will be held at the Ladd Community Center

Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm.

This is a free program offered for all children ages 4 years old through fourth grade and includes a light supper for all participants. The program will offer story time, crafts and recreational activities.

Registration forms can be found

in the lobby of North Central Bank in Ladd. All registration forms must be returned to the bank or to either of the two churches by Monday, July 11. Any free will offerings will be donated to the Hall Township Food Pantry. For more information, call 815-875-2313 or 815-8942739.

Items for the Life & Arts section can be emailed to news@bcrnews.com.

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KEWANEE — A pool tournament will be held Saturday, July 9, at the End Zone Sports Bar, 116 E. Third St., Kewanee. Sign-up for the event, which is being hosted by The Tumornators Relay for Life team, will be at 11 a.m. with games starting at noon. The entry fee is $20. Games for this double elimination tournament will be Short Rack 8 and Race to 4, 6 or 8. Trophies will be given to the top finishing spots. For questions, call Savanah Knudsen at 815-878-1622 or Cory Ince at 309-540-0165. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Relay for Life.

Book sale PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will host the Friends of the Library Midsummer Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 15. More than 9,000 books have been sorted and are ready for a new home on your bookshelves. Most will be priced from 50 cents to $1.

Fish fry LADD — During Ladd Days, on Friday, July 8, the Ladd Moose Lodge will hold a fish only fry from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu is white fish, fries and coleslaw. The public is invited.

Pie and coffee club CHERRY — The Cherry Pie and Coffee Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, in the Cherry Library and Village Hall. An old-fashioned summer picnic will be the theme.

Blood drive in Princeton PRINCETON — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, in Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton. For an appointment, call the Princeton office at 815-879-2231 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Tuesday, July 5, to Richard Nealand. Love, Mom, Gary and George.

• Happy anniversary on Tuesday, July 5, to Jeff and Bonnie Dzik, and happy birthday on Wednesday, July 6, to Birney Brown. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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Thanks Neighbor Thank you all To the Editor, Thank you so much to the young men and women from WorkCamp who not only completed home repair and home care projects for 33 homes in our community, but who donated about 350 pounds of food to the Bureau County Food Pantry.

This food will greatly benefit the food pantry during the summer months.

Vanessa Hoffeditz Bureau County Food Pantry manager Princeton

Monmouth College holds commencement exercises on May 15 MONMOUTH — Monmouth College held its 159th commencement exercises on May 15.

Area students who met the graduation requirements were: • Dylan Miller of Bradford graduated with a degree in public relations. He is the son of Lawrence Miller of Tiskilwa and S. Cantwell of Bradford.

• Shawna Mitchell of DePue graduated with a degree in biopsychology. She is the daughter of Paul and Joann Mitchell of DePue. • Mercedes Sandoval of DePue graduated with degrees in psychology and Spanish.

• Nathan Mesick of

Photos contributed

Clara Pease (above), poppy chairman for American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125, was at Ace Hardware with Auxiliary members Sherry DeSalle (at right) and Peggy Gomez.

Princeton graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biochemistry. He is the son of Richard Mesick and Sherrilynn Mesick, both of Princeton.

• Emily Olson of Princeton graduated with a degree in sociology and anthropology. She is the daughter of Gregory and Susan Olson of Princeton.

• Bailey Roberts of Sheffield graduated with a degree in art. She is the daughter of Thomas and Nancy Roberts of Sheffield.

• Johnna Schultz of Spring Valley graduated with a degree in psychology. She is the daughter of John and Toni Schultz of Spring Valley.

ALA 125 participates in poppy weekend PRINCETON — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton was out in force over the Memorial Day weekend, May 27 and 28.

The ladies were at several businesses offering the red poppies to the public for donations. The poppies are made by Illinois veterans who resident in VA hospitals and

nursing homes. Monetary donations will help those veterans mention above, as well as those troops coming home from the Middle East and around the world.

Diabetes meeting are offered monthly at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton PRINCETON — The diagnosis of diabetes is becoming more common than many other health conditions.

Ongoing management of diabetes is important in limiting the complications which can develop with diabetes.

An individual with diabetes must learn many lifestyle changes in order to take control of the disease and decrease the complications and their impact on their quality of life.

Change isn’t always easy and especially difficult if it is being done without support. Perry Memorial Hospital

wants to provide information and support to those who are dealing with diabetes. Each month, on the second Tuesday, Perry has an informational meeting to provide up-to-date guidelines and realistic ways to manage the diagnosis of diabetes. There will also be time at each meeting for open discussion and sharing of ideas.

The next diabetes meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the White Oak Classroom at the hospital. To register for the meeting, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-8764449.

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The whistle has been silenced Longtime referee Larry Wilcoxen passes

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — The whistle of one of the most distinguished officials in Illinois School Association history has been silenced.

Larry Wilcoxen of Walnut, the only IHSA official to work state finals in five different sports, passed away Saturday morning. He was 79.

In more than 55 years in stripes, Wilcoxen officiated 6,743 games, a figure he meticulously kept over the decades.

Among those assignments, he worked IHSA state finals in boys and girls basketball, softball, baseball and football, the only official in the state with such a distinction, which he proudly displayed with the license plate “IHSASF5.”

Wilcoxen is highly-respected around the state’s official circles.

“Nobody managed a game better than Larry did,” said Tim Snowden of Putnam, a IHSA state basketball official and the basketball partner with Wilcoxen’s son, Ken. “He demanded respect as an official — truly an icon in the officiating world.”

Bob Weiss, an IHSA state tournament official from Manville, said Wilcoxen was always generous and willing to share his knowledge. He described Wilcoxen as a great person and said he has always admired his professionalism.

Brian Schaumburg, a state official from Bloomington, described Wilcoxen as the “Babe Ruth of officials.” He said he was always impressed with Wilcoxen’s work ethic, and he worked just as hard at the

junior high level as he did high school.

Walnut native Oren Pomeroy III knows Wilcoxen best from his days learning the game of baseball.

“Coach Wilcoxen was my baseball coach from Pee Wee league through Pony League and was a great teacher and coach. I know he was a great ref, but I will always remember him as my coach,” Pomeroy said. “So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man to learn from as a young boy who only loved baseball.”

Keith Medema, a state official from Morrison and fellow member of the Rock River Officials Association, said Wilcoxen was a true professional. He said Wilcoxen was a mentor and sounding board to many officials.

The patriarch of a three-generation family of officials, Wilcoxen worked his last game in May 2013, a softball game with his grandson, Kris Wilcoxen of Walnut. Ken Wilcoxen, Kris’ father, has had own distinguished career officiating with more than 40 years.

Larry Wilcoxen worked his first basketball game in 1958-59, a grade school game between Castleton Camp Grove and St. Johns of Bradford, talked into it by his partner, Gerald Gustafson of Tiskilwa. They each earned $7.50 for working two games. He guessed his idea to get into officiating stemmed from playing all sports in high school.

In a 2013 interview with the BCR, Wilcoxen said he was fortunate to have only about five bad instances with either a fan or coach. He once had a fan spit on him in a football playoff game, and when

BCR file photo

Kris Wilcoxen, Larry Wilcoxen and Ken Wilcoxen are shown in a 2015 photo. he told an usher, he said the usher told him he deserved it. He had a fan from Fulton come out of the stands in a close basketball game at Prophetstown with 12 seconds left and clocked him with a cast on his arm as a club.

Wilcoxen estimated he’d only given out about 20 technical fouls over the years, including one in his last game to a player for swearing.

Wilcoxen’s day job was as an area educator with stints at Bradford, Deer Grove and Tampico. In retirement, he filled in as interim superintendent at Neponset, Malden, Ohio and Tiskilwa. He’s also responsible for starting up the Western Bureau Valley League Little League in

1965.

Along with his officiating, Wilcoxen was well known for his love of the Chicago Cubs, a passion he also passed down to his son and grandson. He often said he doubted he’d live long enough to see the Cubs win the World Series.

Visitation will be at from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 7, and from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday, July 8 at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, the Rev. Mark Harkness of the Walnut United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com.

Happ: Pitching in All-Star game would be amazing

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

J.A. Happ found a flock of Blue Jays fan seeking his autograph prior to the Sunday, June 26 game at U.S. Cellular Stadium in Chicago. The St. Bede alum said it’s surprising to see the amount of Blue Jays fans at different stops around the league.

Editor’s note: BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus caught up with St. Bede alum J.A. Happ, now a pitcher for the Blue Jays, in the dugout of U.S. Cellular Stadium in Chicago before a recent Blue Jays’ game with the White Sox. Happ was the 2000-01 BCR Athlete of the Year and now is pitching his 10th season in the majors. Over the offseason, he signed a threeyear contract worth $36 million to return to the Blue Jays where he pitched from 2012-14. He and his wife, the former Morgan Cawley, have a son, J.J., born last October. This is the second installment of two of the one-on-one interview.

BCR: You’re putting up great numbers. Have you thought about making the All-Star Game?

Happ: It would be amazing. Yeah, I would love to go to one of those things before it’s all said and done. Kind of out of my control. Hopefully, I can finish out strong before the break. I guess, you never know.

BCR: If they allowed the fans to vote for the pitchers, I’d be voting for

With J.A. Happ you. I know the Illinois Valley would stack the deck for you.

Happ: I appreciate that.

I would like to think I’d have some support back home. What do you get 35 (votes) a day or something? Take out an ad in the paper, please vote for J.A. Happ (with a laugh).

BCR: Speaking of the Illinois Valley, do you have a lot of friends here from home this weekend?

Happ: We’ve had a few, yeah. It’s funny now with our age now, we have friends all over the country. So we get messages and say, ‘Hey, we’re going to go to the game, can you meet up or whatever?’

So that’s always fun, too, going to cities and seeing people I haven’t seen for awhile.

BCR: What’s your routine between starts?

Happ: We have it kind

(The All-Star Game) would be amazing. Yeah, I would love to go to one of those things before it’s all said and done. ... Hopefully, I can finish out strong before the break. I guess, you never know.

• J.A. Happ

of regimented down a little bit as far as throwing and weightlifting. Like Day 1 will be a lower-body day. Day 2 will be bullpen and upper-body day. I’ll throw about 25-30 pitches with the pitching coach as long as I’m feeling good to keep the muscle memory going. And I’ll play catch the other days. We’ll have our training sessions to stay in shape. All kinds of regimented, depending how many days I’m out for the next start.

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Happ-enings Keeping up with St. Bede graduate J.A. Happ of the Toronto Blue Jays

Last start: Happ toed the rubber Sunday at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, facing the Indians. He struck out 11 and pitched 7 innings as the Jays won 17-1.

Next start: His next start is slated for Friday, July 8 against the Detroit Tigers.

By the numbers: W-L ERA G GS CG IP H R ER HR BB K

Sunday Season

W x 1 x x 7 5 1 1 0 0 11 11-3 3.54 17 17 0 106.2 97 43 42 13 31 80

Career

73-64 4.08 213 188 4 1119.1 1082 538 507 135 430 939

Happ From Page 9 BCR: When you’re on top of your game and having a real good start, what’s going well for you?

Happ: I’m just not thinking about anything. When it’s going good, it just kind of comes naturally. It’s the other ones that are hard.

You’re struggling to find it and you’re analyzing it and trying to make adjustments on the fly. Those are the real hard ones. When it’s going good, it feels kind of effortless and your body’s on time and you feel like you’re able to execute your pitches.

BCR: Got to ask you about your trip to Texas and the fight that broke out between Jose Bautista and Rougned Odor earlier this season. Odor got Bautista pretty good there.

Happ: Well, it’s not every day you see a punch like that landed in baseball.

There’s a lot of brawls and stuff, but it usually gets handled. As soon as you see that, you just naturally react. I think we all hopped over the fence and ran out there to try to settle everybody down. It took awhile, it kept going, kept starting again. Definitely a lot of emotions. Something you don’t see a lot.

BCR: Do you feel like you’ve got to watch your back out there?

Happ: Yeah, you do.

Constantly have your head on a swivel kind of thing.

One of our guys was on the ground; I tried to help him up. That’s the last place you want to be, to get spiked and stuff. Most of the time, you’re trying to get a hold of one of their guys, they’re

trying to get a hold of you.

Sort of keep the peace, kind of get a stalemate at least where cooler heads can hopefully prevail.

BCR: What’s the best part about being a bigleague ball player?

Happ: Well, there’s a lot of perks. The biggest thing I take pride in this is the best players in the world that come from all over the place to play this game, to play at an elite level, and just being a part of that, (I’m) just really fortunate.

BCR: Is this everything you thought it would be pitching back at Washington Park in Peru and St. Bede?

Happ: (With a laugh) It’s all that and more. It really is. I’m blessed. And I try to remind myself, I try to have perspective every day. It’s an awesome lifestyle, but it’s also a lot of fun to play a game and play in front of fans. That’s just really exciting.

BCR: How many years would you like to pitch?

Happ: I would really like to play where my son would recognize and understand what’s going on. We’ll see. We’ll see after this contract (two more years) and how I’m feeling and how successful I am. I don’t want to play if I’m no good.

BCR: Is J.J. going to be a lefty or a righty?

Happ: It’s hard to tell right now. He’s doing a little bit with both right now.

We’re not pushing one way or the other.

BCR: I’m sure Dad wouldn’t mind seeing him become a lefty.

Happ: I wouldn’t mind it if he started throwing his little ball to me left-handed. It’d be easier for me to teach him.

BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Instructional League Baseball Braydyn Kruse of the Princeton Athletics swings away in recent Instructional League Baseball play at Zearing Park.

A pitching machine is utilized at the instructional level to allow for more consistent pitching to keep the games more active.

Z Tour rides again The sixth Z Tour Bike Ride, a bicycle road ride originating in Princeton and including many surrounding communities, will be Saturday, July 16. The event will begin at Zearing Park in Princeton and will include the registrant’s choice of a 10-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile, 65-mile (metric century) and 100-mile (century) ride on specified routes throughout Bureau County.

“We are really looking forward to continue to build on the success of this event and are hoping to host 700 riders,” event coordinator Brian Church said.

“Our steering committee strongly believes that this area has some of the best cycling roads in Illinois and an organized road ride like Z Tour will showcase our local merchants and surrounding communities. It is also a great way to promote the services offered at the Zearing Child Enrichment Center.”

The Z Tour Bike Ride will

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feature themed refreshment stops, mobile emergency first aid, water, air, and bike transportation, if needed. At the conclusion of the ride, each rider will be provided lunch at Zearing Park. A limited quantity of dri-fit T-shirts, cycling socks and a Z Tour Bike Ride jerseys can be ordered in advance or purchased the day of the event. Riders will be able to sign up or checkin early on Friday, July 15, in downtown Princeton inside the Prouty Building. Additionally, overnight camping will now be offered at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Registration forms are available at the Zearing Child Enrichment Center. Online registration is open at www.z-tour.org.

For updates, like the Z Tour Bike Ride Facebook page.

Anyone who is interested in volunteering for the event can complete the volunteer form found on the website.

Questions can be sent via email to ztourinfo@gmail. com.

Sports Shorts Storm camp (avigars@pes115.org).

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Valley Storm Boys Basketball Camp will run July 5-8 with grades 6-8 meeting from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. and grades 2-5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration and payment is only available at http://bvboysbasketballcamp2016.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Marquis at 815878-4307 or jmarquis@ bureauvalley.net.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Logan girls basketball camp will be July 25-28 with girls entering grades 3-5 meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and girls entering grades from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fees are $40.

For more information, contact Logan coaches Kevin Hieronymus (815866-9402) and Larissa Pinter (lpinter@pes115.org).

The Logan volleyball camp will run July 18-21.

Contact Hallie May (815303-4971) or Amy Vigars

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School football camp for boys entering grades 9-12 will be July 25-29. Times will be 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday and Friday.

The camp fee is $50 and includes shorts and practice jersey. Checks can be made payable to Princeton Football. Camp registration may be returned to Coach Snyder at 103 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, IL 61356.

St. Bede camps PERU — The Bruins Football Camp will run July 11-14. There are sessions for Grades 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12 under the direction of St. Bede head coach, Jim Eustice, and his staff. Cost is $40. Camp flyer form for registration can be found at www.il.8to18.com/saintbede.

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Wanted: CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN for residential or post frame construction crew. Driver's license required. Benefits include medical, dental, & life insurance, matching retirement plan, and paid holidays, sick, & vacation days. Pick up application at: V&C Construction, 397 Henpeck Road, Walnut or send resume to: vandcjt@thewisp.net.

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Apply within: Coffee Cup, 628 Railroad Avenue, Princeton or call 404-205-6642 The Village of Wyanet is accepting applications for a full-time MAINTENANCE person. CDL required or the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire.

Applications may be picked up at the Village Hall, 116 North Locust Street. Application deadline is Saturday, July 30th.

Please call the Village Hall at 815-699-2631 with any questions.

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228 • Help Wanted HALL HIGH SCHOOL DIST. 502 Employment for 2016-2017 School year starting on August 15, 2016 *Full-time Special Education Teacher; *Full or Part-time Spanish Teacher; *Head Golf Coach; *Asst. Girls Basketball Coach.

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229 • Professional/ Clerical TISKILWA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Is seeking qualified EMT's for a paid position. The position requires an IL licensed EMT, with preferred 5 years or more prior experience in the field.

The position is for 12 hour shifts, with availability for 2 or 3 shifts per week. For more info contact the Fire chief at 815303-4481

230 • Work Wanted PAINTER LOOKING FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR PAINTING WORK. Reasonable prices.

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- 400 Merchandise 448 • Pets & Livestock DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

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Call 815-875-1596 Brand new, round electric grill from Qvc with cover. Never used. $50.

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Boy's newborn-2T, some larger sizes, nursery bedding and decor, some household and adult items PRINCETON 425 West Central Avenue. Thursday, July 7, 3pm-7pm; Friday, July 8, 8am-12pm.

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

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

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

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856 • Apartment Rentals

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BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Jackson Salvage & Metal Recycling % Eric Jackson and Carol Miller, 217 N. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356, has filed an application for a CONDITIONAL USE to operate a salvage and metal recy-

cling business in and around the existing pole building at the following location: MID PT L2 N 1/2 NW, 2.50 Acres.

Section 10, Princeton Township Parcel #16-10-101-006 Common Location: North side of Elm Place, approx. 900’ South of 1700 N. Ave., Princeton.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Bureau County Farmland Assessment Committee pursuant to P. A. 82-121, will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19th, at 10:00 a.m., in the County Board Room of the Courthouse in Princeton, IL, for the purpose of reviewing Bureau County’s Equalized Assessed Value of Farmland and the implementation of the procedures as Proposed by the Chief County Assessing Official.

COUNTY FARMLAND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Thomas H. Sweeney, Chairman Dennis Miscevic Lloyd D. May William Bennett Ronald Pierson Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

Ordinance at the following location: Malden L 26 (EX E 3 1/2) (79.5 x 135) Section 29, Berlin Township Parcel #11-29-358-007 Common Location: 304 Chestnut St., Malden. N side of Chestnut St. approx. 80’ west of Locust St. The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 17th day of June, A. D. 2016.

Dated this 17th day of June, A. D. 2016.

Jacob J. Frost Attorney for Independent Administrator 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28 and July 5, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Mark and Cynthia Matuszak, 452 S. Mason St, Bensenville, IL, 60106, has filed an application for a VARIATION to build a 30’ x 36’ detached garage (1080 sq. ft.). Ordinance allows a maximum of 900 sq. ft. in R-2 zoning.

Requesting a 180 sq. ft. bulk VARIATION. Also requesting a 13’ front yard VARIATION to build proposed garage 12’ from the right-ofway of Franklin St., needs 25’. Also requesting a VARIATION to build proposed garage closer to the right-ofway of Franklin St. than the home (front yard). Ordinance allows detached accessory structures in rear and side yards only in R-2 Zoning Districts at the following location: LaMoille – SSL L 123-124-129-130 & N PT L 19-132 & N 1/2 RD (193 x 460) IRREGULAR, Section 24, LaMoille Township Parcel #05-24-435-011.

Common Location: East side of Canal St., just North of Franklin St., LaMoille.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Richard W. Miller Trustee, P.O. Box 366, Princeton, IL 61356, has filed an application for a REZONE to bring existing single family home into compliance with the Bureau County Zoning Ordinance at the following location: Malden – Railroad SD L 16-17 (160 x 150) Section 29, Berlin Township Parcel: # 11-29-386-003.

Common Location: N side of Front St approx.

300’ west of Spruce St., Malden The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 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 16th day of June, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28 and July 5, 2016.

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 16th day of June, 2016. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 21, 28 and July 5, 2016.

and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Brian Sierens Et Ux, 10411 2000 N. Ave, Sheffield, IL 61361, has filed an application for a VARIATION to build a 60’ x 96’ pole building 30’ from the right of way of 2000 N. Ave., needs 50’. Requesting a 20’ front yard VARIATION at the following location: PT S SI SE SE SW (412.4 x 298.78) Section 23, Manlius Township Parcel #08-23-300-004 Common Location: North side of 2000 N. Ave. approx. 3/8 mile East of 1000 E. St. The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Marcel D Hart, PO Box 101, Wyanet, IL 61379 has filed an application for a REZONE from B-1 to R-2 to bring existing single family home into compliance with the Bureau County Zoning

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Phil Denner Consulting located at 208 N Park Ave., Po Box 24, Dover, IL 61323.

Dated this 24th day of June, 2016. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican June 28, July 5 and 12, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) GUADALUPE E. ) MORENO, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-32 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Guadalupe E. Moreno.

Letters of Office were issued on June 16, 2016, to Andrew Moreno, 300 Pulaski Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Jacob J. Frost, 102 East St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Administrator or both, on or before December 24, 2016, which date is not less than 6 months from date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Administrator is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Kristie C. Phillips Trustee, 27138 2900 E St., La Moille, IL 61330, has filed an application for an 8’ height VARIATION to build a 42’ x 56’ pole building with 10’ x 56’ open porch. Total height from ground to peak of cupola is 28’. Maximum height in Rural Estate is 20’. Also requesting a 5’ side yard VARIATION to build proposed pole building 25’ from East property line, needs 30’ at the following location: 7.94 AC TR IN W 1/2 SW LYG N OF RD, 7.94 Acres Section 13, LaMoille Township Parcel:#05-13-300-016 Common Location: N side of IL Rt 92, just East of 2900 E St. The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) DONNA J. THACKER,) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-49 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donna J. Thacker.

Letters of Office were issued on June 13, 2016, to Michael P. Thacker, 17509 2700 North Avenue, Walnut, Illinois 61376, as Independent 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 27, 2016,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) CHARLES E. BELL, ) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-50 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Charles E. Bell.

Letters of Office were issued on June 13, 2016, to Lilli C. Ruggeri, 2850 Saeger Road, Millstadt, Illinois 62260, as Independent 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 27, 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

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Thomas J. Hughes, 408 E. Van Buren St., Ohio, IL 61349, has filed an application for a 3’ height VARIATION and a VARIATION to build a 6’ tall, solid wood fence in his east (front) yard. Ordinance allows a maximum of 3’ tall and 50 % open fences in front yards, at the following location: Ohio-Baker’s Add L1 Blk. 2 (150 x 75) Section 9, Ohio Township Parcel #04-09-429-004 Common Location: Southwest corner of junction of E. Van Buren St & Stevenson St., Ohio.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

All persons interested and all persons desiring to object should appear at the hearing to present their objections.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Barry Welbers CHAIRMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican July 5, 2016.

BUREAU COUNTY ZONING NOTICE STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) )ss COUNTY OF ) BUREAU ) NOTICE TO PUBLISH TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that Stephen A. Arkels Et Ux, 1750 Deerfield Road, Princeton, IL 61356, has filed an application for a VARIATION To build a 12’ x 20’ storage shed closer to the right-ofway of Deerfield Road than the existing home (front yard). Ordinance allows detached accessory buildings in rear and side yards only at the following location: Country Oaks 2nd SD L 34 Section 35, Princeton Township Parcel #16-35-228-008 Common Location: 1750 Deerfield Road -.

The application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Room B-5, Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois 61356.

A public hearing on said application will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse in the Boardroom on the second floor.

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© 2016 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 30

The Olympics encourage people around the world to be friends. And there is always something special about getting a postcard from a friend who lives in another place.

hat do dogs “say”? In English we imitate them by saying, “Bow wow!” People in other countries have their own ways to copy the sound a dog makes.

F G A V G A V O Can you find each of the dog sounds in the word puzzle?

O W A N W A N O HINT: one of them is spelled around a corner.

G W O V W O V N W O V G N A W G O W O H W O H O B O W W O W O B Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

REEF CHINA POLAND VIETNAM KENYA LEBANON METRO SALSA HELLO WORLD NILE LEFT CHAO GOT LINKS TRIP The names of the four countries where these postcards came from are hidden in the letters that form the border at left and right. To find out the names, circle every third letter–starting with the starred one in each row of letters.

Look through the newspaper for names of 10 different cities. Arrange these words in alphabetical order.

(soh-puh soh-puh)

“Chao” (chow)

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange letters in alphabetical order.

“Ni hao”

(Nee-how)

“Marhaba”

Activities on today’s page were adapted from the National Geographic Society’s educational materials.

(Mar-ha-ba)

W O I R C S L I E S

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T P A A A Y N E K L

F I M L T W O R L D

E R E O S L N I L E

L T G P T A W H T M

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Standards Link: Social Science: Recognize the similarities and differences in cultures around the world.

“Sopa Sopa”

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions; Physical Education: Develop eye-hand coordination.

H E L L O J R Y V A

Sports Stars of the World

(chests)

Follow the maze to find out how to say hello in each country.

Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

Look through the newspaper for names of famous sports stars who come from other countries. Make a collage about your favorite star with newspaper articles, maps and pictures.

“Czesc”

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Understand simple written directions.

O W O W W O W W W G H O W B N A

Kid Scoop just got some postcards, but the senders forgot to say which country they were writing from. Can you use the geography clues to find out which country each card is from?

Standards Link: Social Science: Use map and globe skills to find the absolute location of places; use the Internet or encyclopedia to research.

V O F F V O F F

Would you like a pen pal from another part of the world? Visit kidscoop.com/ this-week-in-kidscoop/friendsaround-the-world/ to discover links to web sites that set up international penpal friendships for kids!

Postcards from Home Write an imaginary postcard telling about the town where you live.

Or write a real postcard and send it to a friend or family member.

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Fireworks at Kennedy Park 9:00pm.

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Beer Garden opens 11:00am.

Music by Darrell Data & Steve Sharp 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Saturday, July 9th: Beer Garden 6:00pm-12:00am.

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Music by Ethan Bell Band 9:00pm-12:00am.

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