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Stopgap: Just a Band-Aid

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Area social service agencies weigh in on lawmakers’ temporary funding fix By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Lawmakers’ last-minute decision to pass the stopgap funding measure last week provides only temporary relief for many social service agencies that rely on federal and state funding. The stopgap bill means some agencies will not have to close doors this summer

and fall. However, the bill is not a permanent budget, but a short-term funding fix that will only last through December. Many social service agency directors are comparing the stopgap bill to a Band-Aid put on a gaping wound. The stopgap bill sets aside about $670 million for social services, which amounts to about 65 percent of the cost of these services from July

Zerneck feels the November election is the only reason the bill covers agencies through the end of the year. “These legislators know a lot of them are up for election in November and don’t want to face angry voters. But the situation starts up again after Election Day. We’re going to be facing the same crisis in December as we did in June,” he said. The impact the budget cri-

2015 to the end of this year. It’s still unclear which social services will get paid and when. Michael Zerneck, director of Freedom House, an agency that provides shelter to victims of domestic violence, said the stopgap measure is better than nothing, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. “It’s called kicking the can down the road,” he said.

sis has is two-fold, according to Zerneck. The first issue is that it has taken away services clients rely heavily upon. “These people are the most vulnerable in our community. The people from whom, I think, the government has a strong responsibility to help, and these people are being left in the lurch,” he said. The second issue is the uncertainty for social service

employees. “It’s really hard for people to plan their lives when they don’t know the status of their jobs at the end of the year,” he said. Zerneck said the pressure put on lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner must continue in order for them to agree on a complete fiscal year budget.

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Dallas shootings

Police chief and governor respond By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

Police officers and families all over the nation are mourning the loss of five brothers in blue following Thursday evening’s attack in Dallas — an attack that has been marked as the deadliest day for law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001. As of press time Friday, it was being reported at least one sniper shot 12 Dallas officers, killing five, following a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Initial reports said a male suspect told a hostage negotiator he “wanted to kill white people, especially white officers.” After several hours of negotiations, officers detonated a bomb killing the suspect. Police said they didn’t want to risk lives of fellow officers and saw no other option but to kill the suspect. According to reports, the suspect said he had been upset about the recent police shootings of black men elsewhere in the U.S. The demonstration being held in Dallas Thursday eve-

ning was one of several held across the country over the shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. on Tuesday, July 5, and Philando Castile in a St. Paul, Minn. suburb on Wednesday, July 6. The demonstration in Dallas drew a crowd of about 800 people, and nearly 100 police officers were assigned to the event and surrounding area, according to reports. On Friday morning, it was being reported police had other suspects in custody, but stated they were being “tight-lipped” about the situation. Police believed that more suspects could be at large. Reports said police believed the suspects planned to injure and kill as many law enforcement victims as possible. Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei issued a statement following the police attacks. “Let us profoundly thank every day all of the brave men and women in blue — our heroes — who faithfully serve to

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Walnut sewer project nears completion Board looks at seven-year plan for street repairs By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

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WALNUT — The village of Walnut’s $2 million-plus sewer improvement project is now considered to be 95 percent complete. At the Walnut Village Board meeting, held Tuesday, July 5, Walnut Superintendent Carl Minks informed the board the new sewer plant was put into service on that day, Tuesday, July 5. This start-up date is well within the projected date for the project to be online. The only remaining items for completion are some landscaping and other general clean-up needing to be done. The plant, according to Minks, is aesthetically pleasing and is anticipated to be highly efficient. An open house for this new facility will be held in September. Minks will keep the board informed of

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Three queens were crowned at the Wyanet Festival Queen Pageant, held Thursday, July 7, Pictured are Junior Miss Kristin Walowski (left), Little Miss Hannah Fritz (center) and Wyanet Queen Kaylee Towne. See more photos of the festivities on Page 2. The Wyanet Summer Festival continues today, Saturday, July 9. Year 170 No. 82 One Section - 20 Pages

those plans as they are finalized. A first draft of the contract for the purchase of the Peerless Level properties was given to board members by Walnut Village Clerk Tiffany Pistole. Pistole stated this was being provided for the board members to review, and the final contract will be forthcoming from the village attorney. The board took no action on this draft of the contract, preferring to wait until the final contract is received before taking any action to approve the paperwork. Minks also presented to the board a revised schedule and cost breakdown for a seven-year plan for street repair within the village. Minks, in conjunction with village engineers, Willett & Hofman, prepared this schedule and cost evaluation, so the board would be able to see what the costs might be to make repairs and begin a

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Wyanet Summer Festival names reigning queens

The Wyanet queens and their courts. Pictured in no particular order are first runners-up Matelyn Michlig, Cadence The Wyanet Baby Contest winner was Paisley DePauw, Jacobs and Bailey Butler; queens Kristin Walowski, Hannah Fritz and Kaylee Towne; and second runners-up Emily pictured with her mom (at left) and 2015 Miss Wyanet Newman, Kim Peters and Cameron York. Carrington Musil and 2015 Little Miss Isabella Bauer.

The Little Miss court (in the foreground) are second runner-up Emily Newman; Little Miss Hannah Fritz and first runner-up Cadence Jacobs.

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June was warm and dry in Illinois

CHAMPAIGN – The statewide average temperature for June in Illinois was 74.8 degrees, which was 2.9 degrees above normal and the 14th warmest June on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. DuQuoin had the warmest reading of the state when the temperature reached 102 on June 16. The statewide average rainfall for June was 3.04 inches, 1.17 inches below normal and the 30th driest June on record. Western and Southern Illinois were much drier with many locations reporting less than 1 inch of rainfall. One of the driest totals was at Pittsfield with only 0.13 inches of rain for the entire month.

Meanwhile, Eastern and Northern Illinois were much wetter with amounts of 3 to 5 inches of rain common. The wettest monthly total was Streator with 9.71 inches of rain. June was an active month for tornado activity in Illinois, with 23 tornado reports. Totals in June also included seven damaging hail reports and 49 wind damage reports, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm Prediction Center. The Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a division of the Prairie Research Institute, is the primary agency in Illinois concerned with water and atmospheric resources.

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The Wyanet Junior Miss court includes second runner-up Cameron York (from left), Junior Miss Kristin Walowski and first runner-up Matelyn Michlig.

Free school supplies for those who qualify PRINCETON — The Bureau County Food Pantry will hold its annual free school supply registration and distribution for qualified families for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade during the months of July and August. Families must reside in Bureau County and live in the following communities: Dover, Kasbeer, Malden, Manlius, New Bedford, Tampico, Tiskilwa, Van Orin, Ohio and Princeton. Households must provide proof of residency and proof of 30 days of income and be

within income guidelines. Households must pre-register. Registration dates will be from 1 to 4 p.m.. on July 18 and July 20 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on July 22. Distribution dates will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, 3, 4 and 5. The location for registration and distribution is 1019 N. Main St., Princeton. For any questions, contact Vanessa Hoffeditz at 815-875-6064.

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The budget stalemate and IVCC OGLESBY — The budget stalemate in Springfield has forced Illinois Valley Community College to anticipate a significant loss in funding for fiscal 2017. On Tuesday, July 5, the IVCC Board’s audit-finance committee reviewed a budget draft that assumes the college will receive no more than 75 percent of the state funding it received in 2015, the last time a budget passed. “The longer the impasse continues, the less confident I am we will receive even this level of funding,” said Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema. “We will work with budget officers over the next six months on an expenditure plan should state funding be appropriated at something less than 75 percent. At that time an amended budget would be presented. “At 100 percent of 2015 funding, we would expect to receive $2.4 million from the state. Therefore, each 25 percent reduction is a $600,000 loss. We have reduced operating costs and used zero-based budgeting for a number of years to the point where there are few areas to make reductions other than in personnel,” Roelfsema said.

Budget officers have been told to hold off any capital or equipment purchases and nonessential travel and supplies. In addition, where possible, open positions will not be filled. Since 2013, over 20 positions have been eliminated, moved from full- to part-time or combined. The 2017 operating budget will be balanced by using more than $262,000 in Information Technology Services (ITS) reserves to cover that department’s purchases. In other business, the committee reviewed technology expenditures expected to exceed $700,000 and the strategic plan for information technology. The committee also examined a plan to allow high school students eligible for the free and reduced lunch program to have their dual credit tuition waived if courses meet specific criteria. Also, students graduating high school with 30 hours of college credit and enrolling immediately at IVCC after high school on a full-time basis, will be eligible for a 75 percent tuition rate while attending IVCC full-time. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

Manlius Fire Department meets

MANLIUS — The Manlius Fire Department held is June meeting at the Manlius Fire Hall. The meeting was conducted by Robert Reglin, president, with six members present. The minutes of the meeting and the treasurer’s report were given. Aaron Roush, fire chief, attended the Inter Community Fyr Fyters Association meeting on helicopter training in Buda. Justin Doty received $250 from Thrivent to use toward the drawdown. Manlius Day is Saturday, Aug. 6, and the department will hold a drawdown from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Manlius Fire Station. Tickets are $40 per couple and includes pulled pork sandwiches and door prizes. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Prizes will be $1,000 for first, $500

for second and $100 for third to seventh. A pie auction will also be held. Separate tickets are sold for the gun raffle and 50/50 raffle. Door prizes will also be given throughout the drawdown. To purchase tickets, contact Aaron Roush at 815-915-5079 or Justin at 815-213-2964. Royal Neighbors of America will do matching funds up to $1,000. Attendance awards were won by Robert Reglin, Mary Hartz and Aaron Roush. The next Inter Community Fyr Fyters Association meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. The next regular fire meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the fire house. The lunch committee will be Ben Doty.

Auction Calendar July 10 – Tamara L. Hartman estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 212 N. Harlan St., Neponset, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. July 16 and 17 – Charles R. Doty estate, personal property, 9 a.m. both days, The Shed, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service,

auctioneers. July 17 - Betty Hoy, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 102 W. Main St., Bradford, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Aug. 20 – Lorna C. Durham estate, real estate, 10 a.m., Green River Country Club, 15212 IL Hwy 92, Walnut, Darrell Dahl, auctioneer.

Clarification In Thursday’s edition of the Bureau County Republican, in the story regarding the Princeton railroad tracks, it should have stated if the project is approved by the Illi-

nois Department of Transportation, it will take anywhere from one to three weeks before the project will begin. The project will only take one week to complete.

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Youthful actors get plenty of experience at Camp 56 Faustina Bystry (from left), Garity Leach and Brennan Roden act out their “Lion Tamer” skit during one of their final rehearsals before their performance for family and friends on July 8. Each of the several skits included different participants and many were well-known classics such as Abbot and Costello’s “Who’s on First?”

Shootings From Page 1 Bernabei also remembered the words of Robert F. Kennedy on the 1968 night Dr. Martin Luther King was killed: “What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness, but love and wisdom, and compassion

Sewer From Page 1 maintenance schedule for the village streets. The total cost of this seven-year project would be $1,280,033. The first year of the project would require an outlay of approximately $835,000 because that is the year most streets would be repaired and resurfaced. Several of the subsequent years are more involved with maintenance rather than actual repairs. The cost indicated does not include the monies necessary for already planned improvements to the creek bridge located within the village. That bridge is a separate project that is being put

toward one another, and a feeling of justice towards those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or whether they be black.” Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a statement calling the ambush attack “outrageous.” “The men and women who work every day to protect everyone, including those exercising their right to free speech, deserve our respect and support. The shootings

in Louisiana and Minnesota that led to last night’s protests, are deeply distressing. All of these events speak to the lack of unity and trust in many of our communities and underscores the urgency in addressing that lack of trust.” The BCR made calls to several Bureau County law enforcement officers, but they were not returned by press time. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

out for bids during the Spring 2017 bid-letting process. The board will be discussing its options at future board meetings and will be consulting with the village attorney and others to work on financing of this large project. Minks also informed the board the aforementioned creek bridge will be inspected by the state in September. If defects are found in the bridge, it is possible that weight limitations will be posted on the bridge. Board members wanted to remind village residents of the residents’ responsibility to keep access to water meters clear of obstruction, so the meter reader is able to easily get to the meter. The board also expressed

its thanks to Walnut Police Chief Glenn Lawson and his staff for their hard work during the Walnut Days celebration. Also receiving the board’s thanks were the Princeton Explorers, the Wyanet Ambulance department, and the Tampico Fire and Ambulance department for their assistance during the fireworks presented on July 3. No attendance numbers are available for the fireworks, but everyone agreed he crowd was very large this year. The board also thanked those in attendance for their cooperation with all those directing traffic, allowing everyone to get in an out quickly and safely. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Stopgap From Page 1 “Depending on how the election goes, my hope is that newly-elected people starting in January will be coming with a mandate from the people that this budget crisis has to end,” he said. Illinois Valley Center of Independent Living (IVCIL) is a local agency that assists people with disabilities in a five-county area, including Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall and Stark. The agency was forced to cut back on hours and staff last fall due to the budget impasse, and was planning to close its doors in October if no action was taken by legislators. Brian Szuda, executive director, is now at temporary ease knowing his agency will be able to continue to serve those in need until January. But, he added, it’s difficult to be full of joy and content knowing the relief will only last six months. “Quite honestly it’s doesn’t surprise me. All these legislators want is to get re-elected, so they had no choice but to pass a stopgap budget. It’s a good thing, but it’s not,” he said. “(Legislators) are elected to push a full-year budget, which they couldn’t do for the last year and still couldn’t do it until the last day of the fiscal year.” Szuda said he and his staff have worked hard over the last year advocating the need for IVCIL in press conferences, through media, emails, phone calls and much more. Like Zerneck, Szuda agrees the most vulnerable people are getting hit the hardest. “It made it hard to have much respect for our legislators,” he said. Now with the state in its new fiscal year with a funding measure that only lasts six months, Szuda, along with thousands of other social service agencies, will continue to do its best to serve people with the little monies they have to maintain quality of life for individuals who need them most. Szuda said in a press conference earlier this year it was said Illinois is one of the ugliest states in the nation — not because of its landscape but because of its legislators.

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com “Here in our world of non-profit, our thought is not a single incumbent be elected this November. Vote for the new people and get the people who have been there 10, 15, 20, 30 years out of there because they can’t work in a bipartisan matter and do what they are supposed to do,” he said. Just days before the stopgap bill was passed, the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) announced they would be forced to close its doors Sept. 2, due to no funding because of the budget impasse. WIAAA is an organization that coordinates services for seniors and disabled people. The agency distributes federal grant monies to senior centers around the state, including Bureau County Senior Center (BCSC). With the stopgap bill in place, WIAAA will not have to close. BCSC Director Denise Ihrig said she was thrilled legislators came together for the stopgap bill but also realizes it’s only a temporary fix. “This will allow the pass through of our federal funds to continue,” she said. The senior center, however, is still short about $40,000 of state funding it was supposed to receive with the 2016 fiscal year budget. Ihrig said that money would go toward services the center has already provided this fiscal year. “We do not know at this point, but state money will probably not come; so we will only be receiving our federal money with the stopgap bill,” she said. In order to help fill the shortfall of those state monies, Ihrig and her staff have been forced to put on more fundraisers this year to help pay for the services the center provides for area seniors. Proceeds from its upcoming fundraiser on July 24, featuring Denny Diamond, will help loosen the center’s tight budget. “The federal monies do not cover everything. It’s not meant to,” she said. “It will only cover certain services we provide.” Ihrig is urging Bureau County residents to purchase tickets to the music and dinner fundraiser to help prevent the center from closing its doors. Tickets are being sold for $40 and can be purchased by calling BCSC. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

What else does the stopgap bill fund? • Following the passing of the stopgap budget, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) released a statement saying without the funding agreement, it would have been faced with suspending approximately 800 road and bridge projects worth nearly $2 billion. An estimated 25,000 construction workers would have been sent home. Also, the construction stoppage would have halted aeronautics, transit and rail projects. According to a press release, with a spending plan in place, IDOT can proceed with a construction program for the upcoming fiscal year. Distribution of the share of the state motor fuel tax for local governments, funding for improvements such as repaving local streets, repairing sidewalks and buying salt for winter, will continue uninterrupted. • The stopgap bill will also allow critical funds to be distributed to Illinois Department of Commerce programs including assistance for low-income households, workforce training, small business loans and energy efficiency programs. The stopgap measure will provide state and federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy (LIHEAP) program, which helps eligible low-income households pay for energy services, including winter heating. The state’s LIHEAP program serves more than 260,000 residents. The bridge plan also includes funding for local workforce train-

ing programs, such as programs focused on employment and job training for Illinois youth in care and youth that have been involved in the juvenile justice system. These programs help prepare youth for in-demand careers. Federal funding will also be available for training and workforce development programs for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The appropriations will allow the Department of Commerce to continue to help Illinois companies grow both at home and abroad through small business loans, international marketing and export assistance. The department also received appropriations for energy efficiency programs such as Illinois Energy Now, which funds energy efficiency improvement projects for public sector and low-income customers. • The stopgap bill has also enabled Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to continue its mission to protect residents from hazards and respond to disaster throughout the state. It will allow IEMA to allocate a variety of federal grant funds and other state funds to local emergency management agencies and mutual aid partners from local law enforcement, fire services and other public safety organizations. This includes the release of fiscal year 16 funding totaling $650,000 to local emergency management agencies in counties surrounding the six operating nuclear power plants in Illinois.

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New York man is arrested on drug charge At 9:31 a.m. Thursday, July 7, a TRIDENT Drug Task Force agent conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80, near Mile Marker 71 in Bureau County. The vehicle was driven by Miguel Angel Reynoso, 24, of Bronx, N.Y. He was initially arrested for speeding. During the stop, a K9 officer assisting TRIDENT conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and indicated to the presence of narcotic odors. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located a hidden compartment that contained three kilos or about 6.6 pounds of substance containing cocaine. Reynoso was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony. Reynoso is being held at the Bureau County Jail. A bond hearing was held Friday, July 8. TRIDENT works in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Illinois State Police announce Roadside Safety Check results LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held during the late evening hours of Friday, June 24, and the early morning hours of Saturday, June 25. The detail was conducted at Route 251 near North 25th Road, south of Peru, by ISP District 17 officers. There were two citations and three warnings issued for registration offenses, one citation issued for a driver’s license offense and zero citations issued for occupant restraint offenses. Officers made one arrest for a motorist who was driving under the influence, and two other arrests for other alcohol/drug offenses. There were a total of 16 citations written and 20 warnings given during the detail. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. RSCs are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers, however when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Transportation Safety.

Police reports Spring Valley Police Accident

A two-vehicle accident involving Linda Koehler, 65, of Spring Valley and Mary A. Kido, 64, of Spring Valley occurred on Dakota Street near Greenwood Street at 3:52 p.m. July 5.

Domestic battery

Patrick B. Rivara, 40, of Spring Valley was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of East Devlin Street at 9:42 p.m. July 6.

Obstructing a peace officer

Kimberly M. Guynn, 43, of Spring Valley was charged with obstructing a peace officer on Strong Avenue near Cleveland Street at 7:04 p.m. July 6.

Princeton Police Possession of cannabis

Elron Cathey, 27, of Orange Park, Fla., was charged with possession of cannabis in the intersection of Route 34 and Backbone Road at 6:30 p.m. July 4.

Disorderly conduct

Maxine T. Chavez, 58, homeless, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 1800 block of North Main Street at 1:45 p.m. July 4.

Obituaries Carolyn Kopp

Neva Leedale

BUDA — Carolyn Ann Kopp, 81, of Buda died at 9:07 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Geneseo. Born Dec. 8, 1934, in Neponset to Morris and Emma (Tillie) VanDeGenachte, she married: Francis W. Kopp in Kewanee on Nov. 7, 1953. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Kopp Deborah Weber of Springfield, and Sandra VanderMeersch of Springfield; one son, Jerald (Jennifer) Kopp of Buda; four grandchildren, Tyler and Travis VanderMeersch, Justin and Julia Kopp; one great-granddaughter, Ariya VanderMeersch; and one brother, Gerald (Sandra) VanDeGenachte of Princeton. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from Buda High School in 1953. She was employed at A.S.C.S. in Princeton, J.B. Rombach in Neponset, and Casey’s in Buda. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary 261, Altar and Rosary Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and Red Hat Society. She was a former member of the Buda Macon Club, Spoon River Club, Women’s Club, Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Home Extension in Buda. Memorials may be made to the Buda Rescue Squad, American Diabetes Association, American Kidney Association or Friends of Strays. Pallbearers will be Kevin Olinger, Jason Olinger, Tyler VanderMeersch, Travis VanderMeersch, Dennis Vandermeersch, and Ron Hanley. Honorary pallbearers will be Neal Olinger, Dean Barnett, and Ron Prather. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. A rosary service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Services will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sheffield at 10 a.m. Mass Monday, July 11, Father Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Sheffield. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Neva M. (Einsele) Leedale, 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., following a debilitating stroke. She was born March 27, 1933, in Princeton to Merrill and Mildred (Draper) Einsele. She spent her childhood being raised in Tiskilwa. On March 24, 1964, she married the love of her life, James E. Leedale in Fresno, Calif. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1998. Neva was a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church in Newton, Kan. She enjoyed yardwork, including tending her beloved peony flowers and mowing with her riding lawnmower. Neva was a very patriotic person and supported all of our armed forces in very visible ways, including always having the American and Armed Service flags displayed. Family was most important to Neva and she greatly looked forward to visits. She loved to keep up with her loving family and many close friends she made in Newton. She is survived by her son, Arthur (Patty) Leedale of Oceanside, Calif.; daughter, Heather (Terry) Goodwin of Twin Lakes, Wis.; one sister, Nelda Lalicker of Illinois; stepchildren Craig Leedale and Barbara Bigger; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. Neva is preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents; one brother; one sister and one stepson. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton, Kan. with Pastor Donna Voteau presiding. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Sleep Train for Foster Children (www.sleeptrainforfosterchildren.org) or your local animal shelter in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St., Newton, KS 67114.

Camilla Monier

PRINCETON — Camilla V. Monier, 92, of Princeton died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. Born Aug. 15, 1923 in Princeton, she was a daughter of Frank and Jennie Anderson. She married Thomas R. Monier on June 6, 1948 in Princeton. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2012. Camilla was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and cross stitching and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Judy (Ron) Kaecker of Ohio, Ill.; three sons, Steven (Shellee) Monier of Ohio, Ill., Gary (Nancy) Monier of Walnut and Donald Monier of Walnut; a brother, Max (Joyce) Anderson of Monmouth; a sister-in-law, Lucille Anderson of Princeton; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, five brothers and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10 and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with Pastor Derek Boggs officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Evangelical Covenant Church or ALSTDI. Arrangements are through Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Coffee with a cop

Elaine Livey PRINCETON — Elaine Livey, 79, of Princeton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016. Elaine was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her kindness, sweetness and sense of humor always brought out the best in everyone around her. She had the strongest love and passion for all children, family, music, visiting, caring for others in Elaine Livey need, and God. She is survived by her former husband, William Burke Livey; a sister, Vivian Briceland; two sons, Craig Livey and Jonathan (Shelly) Livey; one daughter, Jane (Mark) Jebelian and a grandchild, Sarah Elaine Jebelian. Elaine was the younger of two children born and raised in Princeton until recently when she moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., to be near her daughter and family. She will be dearly missed by all those blessed to have known her. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association (www.mhai.org) and Gateway Services of Princeton. As her Father often said, “This World and then the Fireworks!”.

Obituary deadlines

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Friends of Princeton Public Library

PRINCETON — On Thursday, July 14, at 9 a.m., the Princeton Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop in the community room at the Prouty Building. The public is welcome to attend.

Mid Summer Used Book Sale July 14 & 15, 2016 IN LOVING MEMORY OF

JESSICA J. STRADER 7/10/1986 - 7/09/2004 The hardest thing is not seeing you every day. We ALL miss you baby. Happy 30th birthday. Love: Poppy, Gram, Mom & Jay, Heather, Steven, Tyler, Treven

Princeton Public Library, Princeton, Illinois Thursday, July 14 • 10am-8pm Friday, July 15 • 10am-5pm

All Family and Friends 12 years in Heaven

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Feeling the heat ... If you’re anywhere around my age or older, the idea of hot and humid weather no doubt takes you down those dusty roads from yesteryear, when the Terri words “air conSimon ditioning” were nothing more than COMMENTARY a hot and heated pipe dream. I don’t really remember when I first got a taste of an air conditioned home, but I know I was well into my 20s. Basically, my family’s air conditioning revolved around the big box fan that whirled non-stop in the living room of that old farmhouse. With the TV turned up louder so we could hear it over the constant hum of the machine, that old box fan was truly a godsend. I can remember standing in front of that fan for several minutes at a time — jockeying for a space with other members of my family — hoping that miracle of a machine that basically just blew hot air would cool our sweaty faces. Occasionally, Grandma would turn the fan around — telling us it would suck the hot air out of the house and send it outside. That never made much sense to me. Aside from the fan — and we only had one of them — we were left to our own defenses and ingenuity to stay cool. OK, we were kids, and the heat really didn’t zap us like it might today — since we never knew anything about air conditioning back then. One of the favorite heat-breaking activities was what we deemed a “cool-down ride.” Usually happening around dusk, we’d clamour our hot, sticky bodies into Grandpa’s old, green Chevy, and with all the windows down (no air conditioning in the car either), we’d go on a ride through the countryside — our faces leaning out the open window as we hoped to catch a breath of air. It was fun, and I can still remember Grandpa’s arm laying on the door of the driver’s side as we drove — his long-sleeved shirt rolled up to his elbows. Grandma tried diligently not to turn on the stove or the oven when the mercury was skyrocketing — which was perfect for her, since she hated to cook. Instead, our meals consisted of cold items that didn’t require cooking. Popsicles and Mr. Freeze pops filled in the gaps. A cold bottle of pop was a special treat, and while we didn’t get soda very often, there was something very special about that cold glass bottle filled with sweet syrup; we drank it very slowly, savoring every drop. Other heat-beating maneuvers were many ... A washcloth dipped in cold water on our foreheads; sticking our bare feet in a bucket of cold well water; heading to Big Bureau Creek to play in the water; an occasional (very occasional) trip to the Alexander Park Pool in Princeton; opening the freezer door and sticking our heads in until some adult told us to “close the door;” riding our bikes like race car drivers and letting the breeze cool off our sweaty faces; eating ice cubes on the front porch; sleeping downstairs on sheets laid out on the living room floor to beat the sweltering heat upstairs ... I could go on and on. It was a sweaty survival, but we knew no different. Probably the most significant heat-breaking activity occurred every evening. Instinctively, we’d gather on the front porch — the adults in lawn chairs and the kids sitting on the cement steps. There, we’d sit until the sun had long slipped over the western horizon, and the lightning bugs dotted the nighttime sky. The adults spoke quietly, and as kids, we mostly just listened as the temperature dropped ever so slightly, and the still, hot and humid air enveloped us. Sometimes, there were no words at all — just the sounds of the night ... and the box fan whirling in the living room window. They were hot times ... yet simple times. While I don’t think I’d give up my air conditioning to go back down that hot, dusty road, I’m thankful for the memories — for they were times when we as family beat the heat together and life seemed just about perfect. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY Things change rapidly in the journalism world. I was all geared up to tell you a frightening tale about a duck roundup I was recently involved in, but that will have to wait a week or two. Mr. Wilcoxen passed away. I’m not too much into tribute columns because I find it hard to sort out who “deserves” to be written about and who doesn’t. If I think hard enough, everyone I know has helped shaped my life in one way or another. When I heard in church the other day Mr. Wilcoxen (many will call him Larry, but I just can’t do it) had died, I was bummed out. I haven’t seen him recently, and he hadn’t been well for awhile, but it was still something that I didn’t want to hear. As I sat there daydreaming during the sermon (sorry Pastor Brian, but it happens,) I reminisced about my earliest memories of Mr. Wilcoxen. I grew up and still reside in Walnut, Illinois. In Walnut, if you have or had anything to do with the summer baseball and softball programs over the past 45-50 years, you are familiar with the name Wilcoxen. Mr. Wilcoxen, his son Ken and grandson Kris have scheduled, coached and umpired more games than you can shake a bat at. I’m not exactly sure how old I was at the time, I’m guessing either 7 or 8, but I was taking part in my first year of the Walnut Pee Wee Baseball program. That’s what we called it back then. We didn’t have T-ball back in those days. No, we did it the manly way. Ken lobbed us pitches from about 20 feet away. It’s probably hard for you to believe, but I wasn’t always the naturally-gifted athlete that I am today. Back then, I had absolutely no hand-eye coordination. None. I basically went the whole Pee Wee season, practices and games, without my bat ever touching the ball. No matter how hard I tried and how hard the Wilcoxens worked with me, I just couldn’t hit it and the more aggravated I got. It was a vicious cycle. The only way I could get on base was getting hit by a pitch. I turned it into an art form. I could stick out my elbow just far enough or twist my knee out over the plate to get hit by most pitches. On a good day, I could get hit

by a pitch on the outside corner. It got to be the last game of the year, and I was pretty much resigned to the fact that I was going to be hit-less for the season. My plan was to go up there, strike out two or three times, call it a baseball career, go home and become a sport-less bum for the rest of my life. It had rained the night before and the baseball field was pretty wet, so we played out in the middle of the football field. Most days, Ken would do everything. He’d pitch, umpire, everything. But that particular day, his dad, Mr. Wilcoxen was there. He was going to umpire. Great, Mr. Baseball was going to witness my exit from the game. I remember putting on the oversized batting helmet and picking out the green aluminum bat before trudging through the grass to take my place in front of the catcher and Mr. Wilcoxen. I wanted to make it quick and painless. I swung at the first pitch. Missed it by a mile. The second pitch came. I missed it worse. I thought I looked pretty stupid missing the ball by as much as I did. The next pitch was a four-mile-anhour heater that came straight down the middle. I took the obvious Strike 3. As I walked back to the bench, I heard Mr. Wilcoxen bellow out, “Ball 1!” I looked at him like he was nuts. I got back in the imaginary batter’s box. Again, Ken blazed one right down the middle. I heard, “Ball 2!” I glared at Mr. Wilcoxen. He was screwing up my plan. I think he was about to throw me out for arguing balls and strikes. The next pitch came

in right down the middle, and he called Ball 3. I stared at him again. He gave me that “I think you can do better than this Mr. Wallace,” look. I thought, fine, I can play your game old man! I was going to swing at whatever came in my general direction. The pitch came. I closed my eyes and swung. The metallic “tink” sound is still imprinted on my brain. I had hit a ball! The over-size batting helmet bounced down over my eyes, as I sprinted my way to first base. As I smugly stood on the orange rubber mat, basking in my own personal glory, my heart practically popped out of my chest with pride. I had done it! Then I had to go back home because I’d hit a foul ball that only went about 3 feet from the plate. But it didn’t matter; I had got a piece of that stupid ball. I stood back in there and hit one down the third-base line. I ended up going three for four that day with an inside-the-infield triple on four to five errors, depending on the mood of the scorekeeper. I went from being on the verge of quitting to telling my mom I’d need a new glove for the next year. Through the years, Mr. Wilcoxen had no trouble calling me out on so many other occasions, they’re too numerous to count. But, for that one at bat, he bent the rules and gave me that bit of confidence I desperately needed. Thanks Mr. Wilcoxen. Go Cubs! You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Classifed: Never again! To the Editor, I have been watching the news for the last few days concerning the recommendation of FBI Director Comey’s on his department’s findings concerning Hillary Clinton’s email issues. As I try to digest all the material being presented in the various media, I have come to the firm conclusion there are distinctly TWO Americas today — one where people follow the rules or suffer the consequences, and one where the elite can break rules as they choose and face no consequences for their actions. I can see even more clearly why someone like Mr. Trump has such a following approaching the November election. For the record, I have never voted for a Republican in my life. I have never been a fan of Ms. Clinton or her husband. I find it very hard to believe Ms. Clinton, in her position as Secretary of State, could not recognize what constituted classified information and what did not. I was a member of the Intelligence community during my service with the Army from 1968-1971 at a much lower level that Ms. Clinton. I had a Top Secret, SI, SAO clearance. Part of my training was learning to recognize what would constitute classified information, even if it was not so marked, so that we could inform higher authorities about the sensitivity of unmarked material. I find it very hard to believe Ms. Clinton would not have been given a similar training period in her position as Secretary of State due to the sensitivity of the material she would have access to. There are laws concerning the

handling of sensitive intelligence material that clearly have been ignored in this instance. Had I mishandled any of the classified material I dealt with during my service, I would have faced very harsh punishment, whether or not any criminal intent was evident. We all know the phrase “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” There seems to be an exception being made here. The common folk of this country have been growing more disgusted with our government and its leaders for a long time. This case in my mind is a classic example of why we are so disgusted. Had I taken Top Secret material to my private residence for storage, had I been found out, I would still be sitting in prison at Fort Leavenworth to this day. Does the Intelligence community “over classify” some material? Yes, they always have. But most of their holdings are properly classified, and should be given better protection that what Ms. Clinton seems to feel appropriate. I am sure the elites in our government (from both parties) could care less about how we commoners feel about them and their way of viewing legalities. Their disdain for those they are supposed to serve is why people like Trump and Sanders attained the large following they have. This sets a very bad precedent for our country’s sensitive information handling going forward. Ms. Clinton in my opinion should never be allowed access to classified material ever again. Mike Johnson Princeton

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Prenatal classes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Perry Memorial Hospital and Illinois Valley Community College are partnering to offer a series of four prenatal classes for women. See page 7.

Births announced â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Community Notes Spring Valley Police Pension Board meeting

St. Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cardiac Chatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cardiac Chat,â&#x20AC;? a meeting for anyone with heart-related issues or lives with someone with heart problems, will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Floor Presentation Room. This meeting is free to the public. The goal of Cardiac Chat is for individuals to learn the skills that help manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Family members are encouraged to also attend and bring questions. Attend for the whole hour or just stop in during the scheduled time. Staff members from various departments in the hospi-

tal will be on hand monthly to answer various questions: Nurse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; blood pressure, pulse and weight; durable medical equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; questions about medical equipment, oxygen; social services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see what resources are available in the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home health, etc.; pharmacist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discuss and answer any questions about medications; cardiac rehab â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discuss physical activity and smoking cessation; dietitians â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dietary changes and weight management; and managed care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; answer any questions about insurance/Medicare plans. For more information, call 815-664-1118.

SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Spring Valley Police Pension Board will have its third quarterly meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the city hall council chambers.

Spring Valley VFW to meet SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Spring Valley VFW Post 3666 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the library. Anyone interested in membership in the VFW can contact the commander at 815-664-2309.

Spring Valley American Legion to meet SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Spring Valley American Legion Post 182 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Anyone interested in membership in the American Legion can call 815-664-2509.

Blood drive in Princeton Photo contributed

Covered Bridge Chorus performs in LaMoille The Covered Bridge Chorus sang at the LaMoille Buffalo Days Celebration. The chorus is working on music for the annual show on Oct. 22. This year they are working on a show featuring gospel music. The LaMoille performance was sponsored by First State Bank.

Prenatal classes offered at Perry Memorial Hospital PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Perry Memorial Hospital and Illinois Valley Community Hospital are partnering to offer a series of four prenatal classes for women in their last trimester of pregnancy. The classes will be taught every other month on four consecutive Wednesdays in Perry Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Oak Classroom. The first two sessions in the series are Prepared Childbirth (Lamaze) classes and will be held Aug. 3 and 10 at 6:30 p.m. They are taught by Alyssa Holmes, RN. All participants are asked to dress comfortably and to bring two pillows and one blanket or exercise mat to class. Breastfeeding 101, taught by certified lactation consultant Mary Coutts, is set for Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The final class in the seriesÂ on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Talk,â&#x20AC;? which covers the basics of child care and infant safety and also includes instruction in infant CPR. The instructors are Amy Stone, RN, and Melissa Balma, RN. The next series of IVCH prenatal classes at Perry Memorial Hospital will begin in October andÂ be offered in Princeton every other monthÂ thereafter. To register, call 815-780-3337. The partnership agreement between the two hospitals also includes an office at Perry Memorial where IVCH obstetrician/gynecologists Jeffrey Edwards, M.D., and certified nurse midwife Angela Reidner are receiving patients.

Princeton Elks offers free childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orthopedic clinic PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Princeton Elks 1461 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Aug. 11.Â The clinic is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. The Elks will hold the clinic at Perry Memorial Hospital. The hospital is located at 530 Park Ave. East, Princeton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; use the north front door.Â Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the

Denault graduates CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lauren Denault of Princeton is among Southeast Missouri State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring 2016 graduates. Denault graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology and cum laude with Bachelor of Arts with a major in communication studies.

clinic. The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 16 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

Ernat named to deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list ST. LOUIS, Mo. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nicole Ernat of Spring Valley was named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list for the spring 2016 semester at Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 (perfect) scale.

Mom, You make the world brighter just by being in it. Happy 91st Birthday Joanne Mensch. Cards may be sent to Colonial Healthcare, 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton IL 61356

PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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.

Beer and bingo PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Princeton Public Library will be hosting beer and bingo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, as part of the summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Read for the Win program. Adults 21 years of age and older are welcome to participate in a few rounds of this American pastime while sipping a cold brewski. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the Olympics, but without any of the Rio-related issues.

Bureau Valley Buddy Bags PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Bureau Valley Buddy Bags will have a bake sale at Lunch in the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

Make Someone Happy â&#x20AC;˘ Happy anniversary on Sunday, July 10, to Steve and Carla Bouslog. From your friends at Princeton Rotary. â&#x20AC;˘ Happy 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 10, to Bob and Susan Johnson. Love from your family and friends. â&#x20AC;˘ Happy birthday on Monday, July 11, to Ruth Faber and her twin sister, Roberta Corl. From Elaine and all their friends. â&#x20AC;˘ Happy 11th birthday on Monday, July 11, to Logan Serpette. Love from your family.

Nine Patch Quilt Guild to meet July 12 in Oglesby OGLESBY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The July meeting of the Nine Patch Quilt Guild will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Dickinson House in Oglesby.Â The group will be having its annual potluck. Members should bring a

dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be provided. There will be a trunk show after dinner. New members are always welcome. For further information, you can contact Jean at 815-883-8725.

Does Your Child... Have feet turning in or out? Complain of leg, hip, shoulder, elbow or wrist pain?

FREE CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC

Thursday, August 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (North Entrance)

Clinic is by appointment ONLY Please call 800-272-0074 between 9:00-4:00

SPONSORED BY PRINCETON ELKS LODGE #1461 ILLINOIS ELKS CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARE PROGRAM

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Births Announced

Ice cream social in Malden MALDEN — The Malden United Methodist Church will host its annual ice cream social from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the church, located at 324 Main St. in Malden. The menu will consist of barbe-

que sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, chips, veggie tray, dessert and ice cream. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 years of age and under. Carryouts will also be available.

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 Sheffield SHEFFIELD — Sheffield Community Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, July 24, through Thursday, July 28, at the Sheffield United Methodist with supper at 5:30 p.m. and the program from 6

to 8 p.m. Mega Sports Camp VBS will be filled with fun activities for ages prekindergarten through fifth grade. To find more information check out the church’s Facebook page.

TCOC elects officers ROCK FALLS — Officers of the Tri-County Opportunities Council, Community Action Agency, were elected at the Council’s annual meeting on June 29. Kenneth Krogulski, LaSalle, will serve another one-year term as chairperson. Albert Harmon, Toulon, was re-elected vice-chairperson. The returning secretary is Julie Jacobs, Sterling. Patrick Phelan, Dixon, was re-elected as treasurer. At the same meeting awards were presented to members for their years of service. Honored were: Randy Freeman of Lostant for five years of service; Valerie Shierry of Morrison for five years of service; Bernene Dahl of Peru

Kelchner

Abraham Simon Abraham and Melissa DePauw of Wyanet are the parents of a daughter, Makiya Marie Abraham, born June 26 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Maliyah, 8, and Ayen, 7. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Karen DePauw of Wyanet. Great-grandparents are Doris Blythe of Wyanet and Audrey DePauw of Geneseo.

Taryn Kelchner of Peru is the parent of a daughter, Miyah Michelle Kelchner, born July 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Cherie McMahon of Peru and Andrew Kelchner of El Paso. Great-grandmother is Harriett Kelchner of Mendota.

Donnelly

Smith

Mr. and Mrs. James Donnelly (Jennifer Albrecht) of Walnut are the parents of a boy, Caden Robert Donnelly, born July 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Tyler, 7, and one sister, Leah, 2. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Carol Albrecht. Paternal grandparents are Edward and Anna Donnelly. Great-grandparents are Frank Donnelly and Betty Bass.

Devin Smith and Caterine Celada of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Ivionna Marianna Smith, born July 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Cierra Trama and Devonna Smith. Maternal grandparents are Marvin Celada and Veronica Celada. Paternal grandparents are Willie Ann Smith and Ronald Smith. Great-grandparents are Bessie Gordon and Virginia Garcia.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gehm (Jenna Weger) of Granville are the parents of a daughter born July 6 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Swan

Gehm

for 10 years of service; Loretta Brown of Dixon for 10 years of service; Marvin Williams of Dixon for 15 years of service. Serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside Counties, Tri-County has provided a wide variety of programs, activities and services for thousands of low-income people over the past 51 years. Its board is comprised equally of representatives from public bodies, private interests and those it serves. Anyone interested in learning more about Tri-County Opportunities Council or joining its board of directors may call the agency at 800-323-5434.

Mavis

Kristopher Mavis and Robin Hughes of Spring Valley are the parents of a son born June 29 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Mayer

Steven and Jennifer (Grabow) Mayer of Dalzell are the parents of a son born July 3 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Rios

Luis Rios and Caty Keene of DePue are the parents of a son born June 30 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Kevin and Stacy (Mair) Swan of Des Plaines are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte Olivia Swan, born July 4 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Rich and Vicki Mair of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Sue Swan of Arlington Heights.

Trumbauer Zach and Justice (Borowski) Trumbauer of Dalzell are the parents of a son born July 2 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

BUREAU COUNTY TOURISM

Garden Walk & Barn Quilt Trail Garden Walk Kick off at Princeton Library Pollinator Garden – E. Peru Street

9:00 – 10:30 am

9 am

Sat. July 9th • 9 am – 2 pm Barn Quilt Trail & painting info at the Bureau Co Fairgrounds exhibit hall

10 Gardens to Visit

Thursday ~ July 28th Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton 5 p.m. ~ Light Meal 6 p.m. ~ Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration Educational Material & Give a ways Mall of America Overnight Family Package Door Prize Donated by Regional Media, Kewanee, IL

Enjoy a light heart healthy meal while browsing educational booths. Ashley Schwind, Perry Memorial Hospital’s Registered Dietitian will then demonstrate how to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal.

Registration required prior to July 17th, please call Melody at 815-876-4454.

Free Admission

Funding for this program made possible through grants from the Illinois Department of Public Health & Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network.

Self paced tour – visit when and where you want! Pick up your maps at the Princeton Library, Bureau County Fairgrounds or the Prouty Building

Facility Sponsor:

Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton SM-PR8128048-0709

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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.

An avenue for your child, teenager How do you choose extra-curricular activities for your children? Time is precious, especially with our children. We want them to be using their time wisely and to engage in activities that will have long-term benefits — activities that contribute to their development and character over a period of time. We want them to use those skills to continue to make good choices into their teen years. Most would say they want their teens to be good decision-makers and leaders. What makes a great leader? Some would say practice. Our children are presented with many avenues to build their leadership skills as they age. Let’s face it, good character is not formed in an instance. Instead, leadership skills are built by habit, by intentionally repeating practices until they become instinctive, natural and powerful. As parents we try to find as many avenues for this practice to occur. Today I encourage you to consider adding 4-H as another avenue, not just for our young children, but for our teenagers. Why? Four-H builds good leaders by giving them safe environments and many opportunities to practice all the skills needed to be successful leaders, including team-building, organization, cooperation, decision-making and communication. In 2015, Illinois 4-H refined the six teen leadership opportunities available to Illinois 4-H members. One size doesn’t fit all in shoes or in leadership. Some youth love to teach,

Sue Booker COMMENTARY while others prefer to plan events or speak in public. The simple fact one size doesn’t fit all radically changed the way Illinois 4-H interacts with teenagers. In these six leadership opportunities, youth pick what they like best: Advocating for change, planning activities, promoting 4-H Impact, Advising Partnering Councils, mentoring peers or teaching others. What has this new awareness gained up? More first-generation 4-H youth starting their 4-H careers as teenagers; more 4-H members staying in 4-H longer; 4-H teens more engaged and more challenged by their 4-H experience. More of everything we want and they want. What are our teens saying? More than 90 percent of 4-H teens reported increased confidence (they can stand up for things that are important to them), problem solving (they know how to make alternative plans if something doesn’t work), teamwork (they can work with others to solve problems), open mindedness (they are willing to consider the ideas of others even if they are different than their own), leadership (they can lead a group in making a decision), and cooperation (they can work successfully with adults in 4-H who

care about them and who allow them to make decisions). The fastest-growing segment of teen leadership is 4-H Teen Teachers. This is a great experience to witness and foster for the youth in our community. We recently worked with a group of Bureau County teens in our 4-H Teen Teachers program. They were trained and conducted the Illinois Junior Chef’s Program in Buda, Neponset and Spring Valley. Our 4-H Teen Teachers develop, plan and select lessons; 4-H Teen Teachers teach, collaborate, reflect and debrief as a team with their teen teacher partners and their adult mentor. What an awesome lead in to career exploration. Just imagine your young adult gaining leadership skills and being able to explore a possible career choice. Four-H project work as well as our Teen Teachers program gives youth a way to explore potential careers, meet professionals in those jobs, and develop the work ethic and responsibility to be successful in their chosen careers. If 4-H has not been an avenue that you have ventured on when selecting the extra-curricular activities for your children or even yourself as a volunteer, I encourage you to learn more. Please call me at the University of Illinois Extension, Bureau County office, 815-875-2878, email sbrooker@illinois.edu, or visit our webpage at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ blmp/. Sue Brooker is the program coordinator for Bureau County 4-H.

Crop progress and conditions as of July 5

Cool weather and rain through much of the state helped relieve some stress on the corn, soybeans and pastures. Vegetable, oat and wheat harvest were the primary field activities. Statewide, the average temperature was 69.2 degrees, 5.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.98 inches, 0.01 inches below normal. There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 3. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 5 percent very short, 18 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 4 percent very short, 17 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn silking reached 22 percent, compared to 21 percent for the five-year average. Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Soybeans emerged was at 97 percent, compared to 91 percent last year. Soybeans blooming reached 18 percent. Soybean condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 15 percent excellent. Winter wheat harvest reached 90 percent complete, compared to 60 percent last year. Oats harvested reached 7 percent. Pasture and range condition was rated at 2 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 13 percent excellent.

IVAC Connect set for July 21

LASALLE — Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development will host IVAC Connect, a business to business networking program. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle. There is a $10 meeting fee, which includes lunch. The featured business speaker is Zukowski Law Office. You do not need to be a member to attend, and no reservations are required. For questions, call IVAC at 815-223-0227.

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Schroyer named president of St. Vincent Northeast Region INDIANAPOLIS — St. Vincent CEO Jonathan Nalli announced Mike “Kevin” Schroyer has been named regional president of the St. Vincent Northeast Region, which includes St. Vincent Anderson Regional, St. Vincent Mercy and St. Vincent Randolph. Schroyer has acted as interim president since Dec. 7, 2015. St. Vincent is a member of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and not-for-profit health system. “Mike Schroyer has been a consistent leader in achieving key business and mission goals at both acute care and heart hospitals,” said Nalli. During his nine years of service with St. Vincent, Schroyer has served in multiple leadership roles, including chief nursing officer and chief operating officer for the St. Vincent Heart Center. He also serves as a board or committee member of Madison Health Partners, United Way of Madison

County and the Corporation for Economic Development. “We are honored that Mike Schroyer has accepted this opportunity to lead St. Vincent Anderson Regional, St. Vincent Mercy and St. Vincent Randolph,” said Oz Morgan, chairman of the St. Vincent Northeast Region Operating Board. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Mike for the past six months and have found him to be a leader with integrity and vision. Mike is dedicated to our mission and a champion for quality and patient experience. He has earned the respect and trust of physicians, nurses and other associates.” Schroyer has directed the start up of eight state-of-the-art hospitals in the United States, including construction of two hospitals. He also assisted with the design and planning of seven other state-ofthe-art hospitals. He created and implemented the nation’s first

all-digital and paperless cardiovascular hospital. Schroyer has developed patient-focused and team-oriented organizations characterized by participative leadership, teamwork, physician satisfaction and low turnover rates. Schroyer earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University, Chicago, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Business Administration from Auburn University in Alabama. Schroyer is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and an Associate of the American College of Cardiology. He received a four-year federal appointment last year to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment. He is also active on the National Advocacy Committees for health care.

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Lundeen joins First State Bank

PRINCETON — First State Bank is announcing that Betty J. Lundeen has been named mortgage originator for Princeton and the surrounding Bureau County market area. Lundeen will be working out of the Princeton branch of First State Bank. “We are thrilled to have a loan professional of Betty’s caliber join our team,” Betty Lundeen said Tim McConville, president/CEO. “She brings a solid loan origination background having served the Princeton area market for over 17 years.” Very involved in the Princeton community, Lundeen has been a board member of Gateway Foundations and active in the Princeton Park District, Logan Junior High School Pride and the Princeton High School Booster Club. Lundeen resides in Princeton with her husband, Owen, and their three children.

Bantista appointed Hygienic Institute’s director LASALLE — A nurse who has been working at the Hygienic Institute for the past seven years has been promoted to be the clinic’s new director. Cindy Bantista assumed her new duties June 20. A resident of Marseilles, Bantista had been a registered nurse at the Hygienic since 2009. Previously, she had worked Cindy Bantista in the neuro intensive care and pediatric intensive care units at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria after beginning her nursing career at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home. Bantista has an associate’s degree in nursing from Illinois Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix. The new director of the Hygienic Institute replaces Lorene Munson, who recently retired after being the clinic’s director for 11 years. Established in 1914 and located in LaSalle, the Hygienic Institute is a not-for-profit community health clinic affiliated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

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District 20 roundup

Spring Valley Juniors capture D20 title By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Spring Valley defeated LaSalle 15-2 to capture the District 20 Junior League Softball championship Wednesday, July 6, at Hall High School. LaSalle held a 1-0 lead after two innings before Spring Valley put up seven runs in the top of the third inning. Ali Kinkin was the winning pitcher. The Spring Valley AllStars will represent District 20 in the state tournament in Melrose Park starting Saturday, July 9. 11-12 Softball: Peru defeated Spring Valley 5-1 to win the District 20 11-12 softball crown. Peru will continue on to the substate tournament hosted by District 20 at Veterans Park in Peru.

Minor League Baseball: Streator moved into the driver’s seat of the 9-10 tournament with a 10-0 winner over Mendota Wednesday at Strouss Park in Mendota in the American sub-district. Spring Valley was knocked out of contention with a 7-6 loss to Utica in seven innings. The National sub-district takes place at Hegeler Park in LaSalle at the same time. 10-11 Baseball: Streator and Ottawa American advanced to meet Friday as the lone unbeaten teams in tournament play at Sunny Jim Bottomley Field in Oglesby. Minor League Softball: The 9-10 girls tournament got underway Thursday, July 7, at Memorial Park in Oglesby. Spring Valley drew an opening round bye in the six-team field,

scheduled to face the winner between LaSalle and Bi-County Friday. Little League Baseball: The 11-12 year old tournament starts Saturday, July 9, with the National sub-district running at Varland Park in Ottawa. Spring Valley takes on the winner between Utica and LaSalle at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 10. The American sub-district plays out Washington Park in Peru at the same time. The district finals are slated for July 13-14. Junior League Baseball; The 13-14 year-old tournament will start Monday, July 11, at Peru with Spring Valley facing LaSalle in the first game at 6 p.m. Senior League Softball: LaSalle and Peru are the only entrants for the 15-16 girls, meeting Saturday,

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Spring Valley captured the District 20 Junior League title with a 15-2 win over LaSalle Wednesday on its home field. Team members are coach Micah Robinson (from left to right), Reilly Robinson, Hanah Hart, Allie Kinkin, Janessa Hart, Bryn Robinson, Makenzie Meuser, manager Shawn Dergance, Alyssa Boers, Josie Barroso, Megan Morris, Zoey Morris, Delaney “Red” Hawton, Hayleigh Brokaw, Rayme Loehr and coach Rachel Janessan. Spring Valley begins state tournament play Saturday at Melrose Park..

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Donation will make children Happ-y By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PERU — J.A. and Morgan Happ are making a pitch back to their hometowns. On Wednesday, July 6, the Peru City Council announced the Happs have donated $100,000 toward the construction of new splash pad in Peru to be built over the site of the demolished Washington School. Happ, a Peru native and pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, and his wife, Morgan, who grew up in LaSalle, both attended and graduated from St. Bede Academy. They were excited to give something back to their hometown. “We are really excited for the opportunity to help build a fun place for young kids during the warmer months,” Happ told the BCR via text from Toronto. “Our hope is that it creates great memories for families in the area. We feel blessed to have grown up in the Illinois Valley and are happy to help with this project.” Conceptual designs for the splash pad display a baseball themed water park to represent the big league career of Happ, a 2001 graduate of St. Bede and the BCR Athlete of the Year. Happ honed his baseball skill at adjacent Washington Park in Peru. “It’s very rewarding to see people like J.A. and his family give back to their community,” Scott Harl, mayor of Peru, said.

“We are really excited for the opportunity to help build a fun place for young kids. Our hope is that it creates great memories.” J.A. Happ

After the city took control of the property, Harl said there was a town hall meeting to discuss what to do with it. He said there were discussions to sell the land for development, while others desired to build a ball diamond or a swimming pool. Harl said the splash pad project all started with a meeting with Happ’s father, Jim, of Peru, on June 10. It quickly rolled from there, kept under wraps, Harl said, until an unveiling to the finance committee. Harl said the next step is to see how much the city council wants to match in funds.

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Girls night out Wyanet catcher Lilly Allicks (above) catches the ball as Samantha Wooley of the Cubs slides in safely in C League play Wednesday at West Side Park in Princeton. At the other end of the park in B League action, Wyanet’s Addi Hicks gets in her swings with Kamila Klingenberg catching for the Cubs.

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The Illinois Valley Junior Golf League is in full swing at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley. Winners from Friday, July 1, play were: ages 6-8 (five shortened holes) Emma Slingsby (43); ages 9-11 (nine shortened holes) - Gianna Grivetti (50) and Logan Potthoff (46); ages 12-13 - Gracie Ciucci (64) and Matthew Rich (54); ages 14-17 - Aiko Mendoza (45) and John Potthoff (37). The league is open to all IV golfers. The Illinois Valley Junior Golf Championship will be Monday, Aug. 1. Skill-building days open to all golfers at Spring Creek begins Monday, July 11. Other dates include July 20, July 29, Aug. 2 and Aug. 11. For more information, visit www.springcreek-golfcourse.com or call the pro shop at 815-894-2137 for all details. • Hidden Lake Ladies: The Hidden Lake Ladies League moved to the back nine for this week’s play due to the course being too wet. Karen Taylor scored low gross (41) with Margie Palmer taking low net (33) and Ruth Hix low putts (14). Play of the day was

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Here is a conceptual design for the splash pad displaying a baseball themed water park proposed by the City of Peru. Native son J.A. Happ and his wife, Morgan, have pledged a $100,000 donation.

Splash From Page 11 “I’m asking for a commitment of $500,000. So if you have a $500,000 donation that we match, you have up to a million dollar facility. Is that enough for how grandiose we want this project? We’ll see. Nobody has any numbers in front of them right now,” Harl said. The mayor is projecting an opening date of August of 2018.

District 20 From Page 11 July 9, at Hall High School, starting at 4 p.m. in a best two out of three series. A potential third and deciding game would

Happ is having a banner season in his return to the Blue Jays this year. He took a 11-3 record into Friday’s start against the Tigers at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, the second most wins in the American League only to Chris Sale (14-2) of the White Sox. Happ re-signed with the Blue Jays last winter, inking a $36 million, three-year contract. The 33-year-old left-hander is in his 10th big-league season, making his debut with the Phillies in 2007. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com. be at 1 p.m. Sunday. Senior League Baseball: The 15-16 boys tournament caps District 20 play beginning Wednesday, July 13, at Faber Field in Mendota. Spring Valley will meet Mendota at 8 p.m. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews. com.

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SPRING VALLEY — New Hall High School volleyball coach Demi Salazar has two camp sessions coming up, open to all area girls, not just from the Hall district. The junior high camp will run July 11-14. The high school camp is July 18-21. Both camps will run from 8:30-11 a.m. No pre-registration is needed. For more information, contact Demi Salazar at 815-878-5681 or volleyballone@comcast.net. The Lady Red Devils girls basketball program is hosting a “Back to School” basketball camp Aug. 2-4 at Hall High School from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The camp is for any area girls in grades 1-8. Cost is $25 and payment is due on the first day of camp. To ensure a camp T-shirt by Aug. 4, email child’s name and shirt size to bholman@hallhighschool502.com by Tuesday, July 26.

Fitness runs

PRINCETON — Upcoming cross country and fitness runs for Princeton High School will be Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 13, and Friday, July 15, at 9:30 a.m. Any interested PHS athlete should meet at Zearing Park.

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OGLESBY — The IVCC girls basketball camp will be July 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. held for grades 9-12. Cost of the camp is $40. It

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PRINCETON — The Princeton High School tennis program will host the Tiger Tennis Classic on Saturday, July 23, for doubles and Saturday, July 30, for singles. Divisions for the doubles tournament include men’s open, men’s over 40, women’s open, mixed doubles and juniors 13 and under, 15 and under and 17 and under. Divisions for the singles tournament are men’s open, men’s over 40, women’s open and juniors 13 and under, 15 and under and 17 and under. Awards will be given to first and second place in the main draw and consolation in each division. Fees per person/per entry is $14, plus one can of tennis balls per

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 coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-866-9402). The Logan volleyball camp will run July 18-21. Contact Hallie May at 815-303-4971 or Amy Vigars (at avigars@ pes115.org).

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Swinging away Lexi Alt of the Cubs swings away in Wednesday’s B League game at West Side Park vs. Wyanet.

Western Bureau Valley League Roundup B League Softball: The Princeton Cardinals rallied for the five-run limit in the third inning to defeat the BVN Lightning 8-6 Wednesday, July 6, at West Side Park in Princeton. Abby Peterson and Grace May (2 runs) had RBI hits and Emma Baker added a bases-clearing homer in the third. Libby Boyles had a RBI hit in the first and Baker a RBI double in the second. Tiffany Vanous tripled and Morgan Freeman homered to spot the Lightning to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Wyanet defeated the Cubs 10-3 in Wednesday’s

opener. The A’s topped Annawan 15-12 in a make-up game Thursday, July 7 at Annawan. Aarstyn Hill pitched all four innings for the win with six strikeouts. Taylor Wetsel and Emily Irizarry (bases-clearing double) each had four hits. C League Softball: Wednesday’s games saw the Cubs beat Wyanet 14-4 and the Cardinals top BVN Lightning 13-12 at West Side Park. Sheffield beat the A’s at Sheffield. Little league: The Princeton Cubs beat Annawan 6-5 at Zearing Park in Princeton Wednesday.

changed to gross minus putts. Winners were Carol Roberson in the Championship Flight (33), Kathy Rakestraw in A (26), Peggy Tautkus in B (36) and Virginia Moore in C (39). Next week is a social night with the play of day Calcutta Style. • New PHS coach: Scott Underwood has been named as the new assistant golf coach at Princeton High School. He will work alongside head coach Will Gross with the boys and girls teams at PHS. • PHS camp: Gross will hold the PHS golf camp July 25-28 at Chapel Hill Golf Course from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. It is available to all incoming Grades 7-12. • Celebrity Classic: ServiceMaster DSI’s fourth annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic will take place Saturday, Aug. 13, at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton. Former Super Bowl champions from the 1985 Chicago Bears team will be available for a round of golf and friendly conversation. All money raised through the event will go to supporting veterans in the area. The outing costs $100 per person; $400 per team, and brochures can be picked up at ServiceMaster DSI, Princeton Moose Lodge or Princeton Elks Lodge. Completed forms and checks — payable to SMDSI’s Charity Golf Outing — can be mailed to ServiceMaster DSI, 123 W. Progress Drive, Princeton IL 61356. The entry deadline is Monday, July 25. Interested sponsors may contact Wolsfeld at 708-514-5135. • Tiger Classic: The 20th annual Princeton Athletic Booster Club Tiger Classic will be Saturday, Aug. 13, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Golf will be limited to the first 22 teams

to sign up. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. One golfer will have a chance to win $5,000 in a putting contest. To sign up or for more information, contact Will Gross at 815-8784623. • TJH Memorial: The fifth annual Captain Thomas John Heitmann Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday, Sept. 10, at Spring Creek Golf Course. The outing is held in memory of St. Bede graduate Thomas Heitmann, who was killed Sept. 19, 2011, during helicopter training exercises with the United States Marines Corps. All proceeds for the event will go to help fulfill his dream of building a track at St. Bede. Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m. with the best ball, 4-person scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The cost is $80, which includes green fees, cart and dinner. There will be cash prizes, 50/50 drawings, auctions, flag events and many other games of skill and chance. Sponsors are also being sought at various levels. To sign up or request more information, call Tom or Mary Heitmann at 815-539-6028 or visit www.capttjhmemorial.com. • Chip shots: The Jay Braida Memorial Golf Open tees up Saturday, July 9, at Chapel Hill Golf Course. Registration will take place at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Non-golfers are welcome to come out for just dinner and bid on silent auction items. ... The Jimmy D Golf Outing tees up at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 10 at Spring Creek and Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby. ... This year’s Hall Red Devil Classic Golf Scramble will be Saturday, Aug 27, at Spring Creek. Items for Down the Fairway may be submitted to sports@bcrnews.com.

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IVCIL’s 5K Run, Walk, Wheel is July 23 devices is also available. Register through www.runrace.net/ findarace.php.You can also register on www.ivcil.com. You can also register through the Starved Rock Runners Club. Water and fruit will be provided. The 5K course is certified. This race will benefit the programs of the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, a United Way agency.

MudCross Challenge is Aug. 12 WALNUT — Registration is still open for the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12, at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut. This challenge is a

three-to-four mile muddy obstacle course that you run, walk, climb, crawl and slide your way through to the finish line. There is also a “Fun Run” for children, ages 5-12. Sunset Ridge MX is a

family-oriented motocross and ATV track. The track is a nationally-recognized park hosts several races each year including, but not limited to, national amateur and ATV Pro motocross events.

Online dove permits open through July 21 SPRINGFIELD — Online applications will be accepted for the second lottery for Illinois Free Dove Hunting Permits for hunting at select state sites through Thursday July 21. Applications may be submitted for the second lottery by resident hunters who were unsuccessful in the first lottery, residents who did not apply in the first lottery, and non-resident hunters. After the second lottery

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permit application deadline on July 21, hunters may apply for remaining free dove permits on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning at 8 a.m. on July 29 through Aug. 25. For more information on dove hunting permit areas and free dove permits, check the IDNR website at http://www. dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove/Pages/ default.aspx.

228 • Help Wanted

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Interior Carpenter. Drivers license and experience required. Competitive wage and benefits. Apply in person at: Pro Remodeling, 1603 Peoria Street, Peru, IL

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to come join our team and make a difference. Looking for 2nd shift CNA's, full-time or parttime available. Please apply in person at: Colonial Healthcare & Rehab Centre, 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL The difference is in the care!

RETAIL SALES CLERK Experience preferred. Full/ part-time. Send Resume: Box 379, Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

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. No Phone Calls *Looking for:* COOKS, WAIT STAFF & DRIVERS. Any age, doesn't matter Earn Extra $$$. Apply within: Alfano's, 115 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL Looking for a Full-time MEAT CUTTER. Experienced preferred. Benefits: 401k & paid vacation. Apply in person: Sullivans Foods, 125 Backbone Road East, Princeton

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Baseball

DISTRICT 20 Minor League American at Mendota TUESDAY: Utica 7, Spring Valley 6 WEDNESDAY: Streator 10, Mendota 0 Ottawa Am. 12, Utica 7 THURSDAY: Ottawa Am. 11, Mendota 6 FRIDAY: Streator vs. Ottawa Am. Little League National at Ottawa SATURDAY, JULY 9: Game 1 - Utica vs. LaSalle, noon. Game 2 - Ottawa National vs. Bi-County, 2 p.m. SUNDAY: July 10: Game 3 - Spring Valley vs. winner 1, 1 p.m. Game 4 - losers 1-2, 3 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 11: Game 5 - winners 2-3, 6 p.m. Game 6 - winner 4 vs. loser 3, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 12: Game 7 - winner 6 vs. loser 5, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13: Game 8 (title) winners 5-7, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 14: Game 9 (if necessary), 6 p.m. Junior League at Peru MONDAY, JULY 11: Game 1 - LaSalle vs. Spring Valley, 6 p.m. Game 2 - Peru vs. Mendota, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 12: Game 3 - Streator vs. Bi-County, 6 p.m. Game 4 - Oglesby vs. winner 1, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13: Game 5 - winners 2-3, 6 p.m. Game 6 - losers 2-3, 8 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 14: Game 7 - losers 1-5, 6 p.m. Game 8 - winner 6 vs. loser 4, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 15: Game 9 - winners 4-5, 6 p.m. Game 10 - winners 7-8, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 16: Game 11 - winner 10 vs. loser 9, 4 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 17: Game 12 (title) - winners 9-11, 4 p.m. Game 13 (if nec-

essary) - 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 14: If necessary, 6 p.m.

Recreational golf

Wyaton Hills Ladies Day PLAY OF THE DAY (JULY 5): Subtract highest and lowest scores - 1. Ann Lusher 33, 2. Nita Wyatt, 3. Karen Towns, Deb Maritz 38, 5. Sue Garvin 39. Wyaton Hills Women’s League STANDINGS: Flour House 7-3, Michlig Energy 6-4, Bead Buzz 6-4, Second Glance 4-6, Los Ranchitos 3-7, Spoons 3-7 (Flour House is first half champions). FLAG EVENTS: Sue Garvin long putt #2 and closest shot to 100 yard marker #9. LOW GROSS: Michelle Coble 42 LOW NET: Anna Flaig, Carol Towne, Cindy Fundell, Peg Carr 34. Wyaton Hills Men’s League STANDINGS: Hillview 1-0, Princeton Redi Mix 1-0, LaPorte Mowing 1-0, Burress Farms 0-1, Michlig Energy 0-1, Adler Chiropractic 0-1. (Hillview was first-half champions). LOW GROSS: Patterson 33. LOW NET: Patterson 26. BIRDIES: Bob Carlson #7, Dan Thompson #6, Patterson #1, #2, #7, Troy Torri #2. Hidden Lake Ladies STANDINGS: Michlig 24.5, Johnsons 18.5, HLGC 11. LOW GROSS: Karen Taylor 41. LOW NET: Margie Palmer 47-14=33. LOW PUTTS: Ruth Hix 14 PLAY OF THE DAY (JULY 6): Gross minus putts. CHAMPIONSHIP: Carol Roberson 33. A FLIGHT: Kathy Rakestraw 26. B FLIGHT: Peggy Tautkus 36. C FLIGHT: Virginia Moore 39. BIRDIES: Kathy Lanham #17.

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PERU — IVCIL’s 5K Run, Walk, Wheel is set for Saturday, July 23, at St. Bede Academy in Peru. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. in a race through the apple orchard. Preregistration by July 15, is $20 and includes a T-shirt. Registration through July 23 is $25. A 5K course for walkers or with mobility

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Bureau County Housing Authority is accepting applications for a

Bureeau Bure Bu au C ount ou nty Ho ou ussin ing ng Au A utth hor oriitty Bureau County Housing Authority is looking to ﬁll a part time

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position in Princeton with an experienced, hardworking individual who enjoys cleaning. Application, background check, drug screening, and ﬁt for duty testing required. Applications may be picked up at 444 S. Church St, Princeton, IL or 415 W. Erie St, Spring Valley, IL, or e-mail melissa@bcha1.com for an application in pdf. Applications accepted through Monday July 25, 2016 at: Human Resources, Bureau County Housing Authority, 444 S. Church St, Princeton, IL 61356. This position is a temp to hire after 90 days that would offer part time, paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time, and retirement. BCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maintenance Level I

position to service both their Princeton and Spring Valley locations. The position performs day to day, preventative, and emergency maintenance functions to buildings and equipment and prepares apartments for lease by cleaning, painting, and repairing. Application, background check, drug screening, and ﬁt for duty testing required. Applications may be picked up at 444 S. Church St, Princeton, IL or 415 W. Erie St, Spring Valley, IL, or e-mail melissa@bcha1.com for an application in pdf. Applications accepted through Monday July 25, 2016 at: Human Resources, Bureau County Housing Authority, 444 S. Church St, Princeton, IL 61356. This position is a temp to hire after 90 days that would offer full time, occasional overtime, paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time, retirement, and health, dental, and life insurance. BCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHIP-INS: Cheryl Michlig #14, Carol Roberson #11, Peggy Tautkus #15.

Softball

DISTRICT 20 Junior League at Spring Valley WEDNESDAY: Title - Spring Valley 15, LaSalle 2. Little League at Oglesby WEDNESDAY: Title - Peru 5, Spring Valley 1. Minor League at Oglesby THURSDAY: LaSalle 14, Bi-County 11. Mendota 19, Oglesby 6 FRIDAY: Game 3 - Spring Valley vs. LaSalle, 6 p.m. Game 4 - Peru vs. Mendota, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 9: Game 5 - Bi-County vs. loser 4, 4 p.m. Game 6 - Oglesby vs. loser 3, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 10: Game 7 - winners 3-4, 4 p.m. Game 8 - winners 5-6, 6 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 11: Game 9 - winner 8 vs. loser 7, 4 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 12: Game 10 (title) winners 7-9, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13: Game 11 (if necessary), 6 p.m. Senior League at Spring Valley SATURDAY, JULY 9: Game 1 - LaSalle vs. Peru, 4 p.m. Game 2 (title) - LaSalle vs. Peru, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 19: Game 3 (if necessary), 1 p.m. WESTERN BUREAU VALLEY B League Wyanet 10, Cubs 3 Cardinals 8, Lightning 6 A’s 15, Annawan 12 C League Cubs 14, Wyanet 4 Cardinals 13, Lightning 12 Sheffield 13, A’s 0

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Join our team in our efforts to provide compassionate and quality healthcare to the people of Princeton and the surrounding communities! If you are looking for a great place to work Perry Memorial Hospital invites you to apply! CARPENTER WANTED! Plant Operations-Carpenter Full-Time, Rotating Shifts and Weekends Performs maintenance repairs as needed TRUCK DRIVER WANTED! Linen Services Linen Transporter: Part-Time, Days/Nights Provides linen delivery services to client facilities. Class C License Required. For more information and to apply online go to www.perrymemorial.org EOE.

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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. Call Rich: 815-719-2291

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by ”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312-832-0500

448 • Pets & Livestock DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties. Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

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GRANVILLE 213 Linda Circle Drive (follow signs). Saturday, July 16, 8am2pm. Used golf clubs, Kitchenaide, electric drill, household items

PRINCETON 1227 North Vernon (next to lumber yard). Future home of Rescue Treasures Resale. Friday, Saturday, July 15, 16; 10am-3pm. RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT IL ANIMAL RESCUE Misc. items. Treasures to be had. Great bargains. Pets available for adoption, on-site. Refreshments available

PRINCETON 629 Celebration Drive (Park Place sub-division). Saturday, July 9, 8am until noon. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Furniture, Household items, Exercise Equipment and Collectibles

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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. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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769 • Condo/Duplex Sale CONDO FOR SALE PRINCETON 917 Innsbruck Court. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 1756 sq ft. handicap accessible, no steps, quiet neighborhood, kitchen upgrades, vaulted ceiling, 6 large closets, lots of storage, gas fireplace & stove, appliances included. Call 815-872-0628

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856 • Apartment Rentals LADD 1 bedroom. Newly remodeled. Water & appliances included. Excellent location. No pets. Lease. Call 815-224-1454 PRINCETON 1 Bedroom, 1 bath apartment. North Main Street. $500 per month. 815-503-9576 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site. $525 per month, lease & deposit required. Call 815-719-2678 PRINCETON 2 bedroom. Remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $600. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 WYANET 1 bedroom upstairs apartment. Appliances & utilities included. $450 + deposit & references. Newly remodeled. Call 815-866-1998

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999 • Legal Notices

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JOAN L. KEENER, ) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-55 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Joan L. Keener of Princeton, IL. Letters of Office were issued on June 28, 2016 to Andrew Keener, 3808 Hartford Street, St. Louis, MO 63116 as Executor whose attorney is John S. Duncan, Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten & Hintz, P.C., 654 First Street, Suite 400, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, 707 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are 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. Published in the Bureau County Republican July 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the Court within six (6) months after admission of the Will to probate. 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 January 8, 2017 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 28th 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 July 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 2, 9 and 16, 2016.

Ordinance for the Malden Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from and after 7:30 o’clock p.m., the 5th day of July, 2016, both at the Malden Fire Hall, West Main Street, Malden, Illinois and at the office of the District Treasurer, Don Husser, 205 W First St., Malden, Illinois. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:30 o’clock p.m., Tuesday the 9th day of August, 2016, at the Malden Fire Hall, West Main Street, Malden, Illinois, in this District and that a final hearing and action on this Ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at said Fire Hall at 7:00 o’clock p.m., Tuesday,

the 9th day of August, 2016 . Don Husser Treasurer Published in the Bureau County Republican July 9, 2016.

Heartland Cable Inc. 240.00 IL Assn of Fire Prot Dist 188 .00 Alexis Fire Equipment 162 .00 MTY 135.00 U S Postal Service 131.66 AirGas USA 127 .65 All other Expenses 85.50 Total Disbursements $111,493.55 RECAPITULATION Balance on hand as of July 1, 2015 $99,355.80 Receipts for fiscal year 114,056.15 Less Disbursements 111,493.55 Balance on hand as of June 30, 2016 $101,918.40 Malden Fire Protection District /s/Donald Husser, Treasurer Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 7th day of July, 2016. /s/Kelly Bickett, Notary Public Published in the Bureau County Republican July 9, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) MABEL R. KEIGWIN, ) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-53 NOTICE WILL AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Mabel R. Keigwin. Letters of Office were issued on June 24, 2015, to John Kofoed, 1003 S. Park Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Notice is given to Ulzii Bayarsaikhan, who is a legatee in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose address is not stated in the Petition to Admit Will to Probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on June 24, 2016, admitting the Will to probate. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission, you may file a Petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) JOHN L. TAYLOR,) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-52 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John L. Taylor. Letters of Office were issued on June 24, 2016, to Cheryl L. Drake of 710 Linnwood Dr., Princeton, IL 61356, and John Bradley Taylor of 647 Oxbow Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504, as Independent Co-Executors, 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 January 8, 2017 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 28th 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) HELEN L. THOMAS,) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-51 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of HELEN L. THOMAS, late, of Wyanet, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 15, 2016, to HOWARD G. THOMAS and PATTI A. SCHMITT, whose attorney is APLINGTON, K A U F M A N , MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, or with a representative, or both, on or before January 3, 2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 1st day of July, 2016. Mary C. Dremann CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS 700 South Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 2, 9 and 16, 2016. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUDGET 2016-2017 Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation

STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT BUREAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) 16-MR-43 Request of: AMANDA LEE DAILEYDAGNOGO There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Amanda Lee DaileyDagnogo to the new name of: Amanda Lee Fusinato. The court hearing will be held on August 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at 700 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, Bureau County, in Courtroom #210. /s/Amanda Lee Dailey-Dagnogo Published in the Bureau County Republican July 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, BUREAU COUNTY, IL FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 RECEIPTS Bureau County Treasurer 110,101.13 Illinois Department of Revenue 2,177.82 Illinois Municipal League 1,003.24 All other Receipts 391.00 First State Bank of Van Orin 382.96 Total Receipts $114,056.15 DISBURSEMENTS First State Bank of Van Orin 54,900.69 City of Princeton 18,000.00 Dimond Bros Ins 11,509.00 Elmore Heating & Air 6,734.40 Ameren IP 3,533.19 Illinois Fire Store 2,230.77 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 1,815.00 Integrity Furniture Co 1,402.00 Frontier 920.95 Bureau County Republican 855.75 Wolfe Communications 807.20 Don Husser 800.00 Elmore Electric 761.19 Emergency Medical Products, Inc. 746.92 Village of Malden 720.00 Carlson Lock Service 635.40 AgView FS 611.75 Stobbs, Sinclair & Associates, LTD 509.08 Greg Steele 500.00 Sue Thompson 494.58 Perry Memorial Hospital 450.00 Malden Fire Department 356.45 Bruce Gibson 300.00 Kernan’s Lawn Service 290.00 CarQuest 272.42 Getz Fire Equipment 267.00

ESTATE AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 528 Erickson Drive North in Princeton, IL on:

SAT., JULY 23, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com FURNITURE AND LAWN & GARDEN Floral Sofa & Matching Loveseat; Coffee & End Tables; Bookshelves; Painted Green Commode; Older Sanyo TV; Sewing Machine; Pictures & Frames; Lamps; Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; 2 Wooden Toy Boxes, Maple Dry Sink; File Cabinet; Single Bed; Sewing Table; 3- Piece Bedroom Set; Linens; Blankets; Wicker Items; 2 Matching Nightstands; 2 Double Beds; Dressers; Wicker Blanket Chests; Metal Shelving & Cabinet; Older Desk; Old Kitchen Table; Wooden Folding Ping Pong Table; Lincoln Style Rocker; Lawn Chairs; Books; Hand & Garden Tools; Exercise Bike; Step Ladders IRENE CLAYTON ESTATE, Princeton, IL Karen Hanson Executor TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES SM-PR890328-0721

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Princeton for “2016 MFT Program, Section 16-00000-00-GM” and is further described as follows: Resurfacing of streets including base preparation of aggregate base course, HMA surface removal (cold milling), HMA binder course, HMA leveling binder, HMA sand seal, manhole adjustments, and related items. Bids shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. at the office of the City Clerk, 2 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Proposals will be opened and publicly read at that time. Bid documents/specifications may be accessed on-line at: www.chamlin.com Bid documents/specifications are available from Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 3017 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354. Bidders are advised that this Contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid and be payable to the order of the City of Princeton. Bids may be held by the City of Princeton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. BY ORDER OF: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican July 9, 2016.

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Women of Distinction identifies women who have made a difference in the Illinois Valley and who are representative role models as leaders in their fields and community. Honorees will be profiled in the Illinois Valley Living Magazine’s September issue and recognized at an awards luncheon in the fall. Date and location to be announced. Please fill out this form completely (use additional paper if necessary) and return by August 1, 2016. Additional forms can be downloaded by visiting www.illinoisvalleyliving.com.

Today’s date:__________________________________________

Education:

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Date of birth _____________________________________________________ B. Achievements In the space below, please describe the nominee’s greatest personal, professional or job-related achievement. Honors or awards can be included as well as examples of a challenging problem solved, a major project completed or a product produced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. Nominator *Name _____________________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________________ Organization _______________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________ *Email: _____________________________________________________ *Must include to be informed if your nominee has been selected

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DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: August 1, 2016 Mail: Women of Distinction % Bureau County Republican P.O. Box 340 Princeton, Illinois 61356 Attn: Terri Simon or Email: tsimon@bcrnews.com Subject line: Women of Distinction

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EVENT

2016 Toyota Corolla

$1,500 Customer Cash

2017 Toyota Camry

$1,500

Customer Cash

0% 60 mos for

$500

Lease for

$199

Customer Cash

0% 60 mos for

$229

96027

‘15 Toyota Camry XSE

Customer Cash

per month

96045

Onl y $

23,900

‘08 Chevy Avalanche LTZ

96099

Onl y $

24,900

‘14 Honda Odyssey Touring

T95726-1

Onl y $

22,200

‘13 Jeep Grand Cherokee

T96359-1

Onl y $

24,900

SM-PR6396006-0709

‘13 KIA Optima EX

96055

15,200

‘06 Mazda Mazda3i

T96403-1

Onl y $

32,700

‘14 Dodge Journey Ltd

T96416-1

Onl y $

19,900

‘14 Honda Accord LX

T96027-1

Onl y $

$1,500

MANAGER’S SPECIAL PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ‘15 Toyota Highlander XLE

$139

per month

0% 60 mos for

Lease for

$255

per month

with $0 down

2016 Toyota Sienna

Lease for

for

Lease for

2016 Toyota Rav4

Customer Cash

per month

2016 Toyota Prius HB

$1,500

0% 60 mos

Onl y $

16,900

‘11 Toyota Tacoma Base

0% 60 mos for

Lease for

$360

per month

with $0 down

Bill Walsh Toyota 800-587-1235 4000 N Columbus St. Ottawa, IL

www.BillWalshToyota.com

T96342-1

Onl y $

6,995

‘14 Toyota RAV4 XLE

T96339-1

Onl y $

23,000

Onl y $

25,700

‘15 Toyota Sienna LE

T96323-1

Onl y $

25,500

*Corolla is 36 month lease with $1899 due at signing, Camry is 36 month lease with $2999 due at signing, Prius HB lease is 36 month lease with $2399 due at signing, RAv4 lease is 36 month lease with $0 due at signing, Sienna lease is 36 month lease with $0 due at signing plus tax, title, license and doc fee to approved credit thru Toyota Financial. **0% to qualified buyers with approved credit thru Toyota Financial. See Bill WalshToyota for details. All prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. All offers expire 7-31-16.

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