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Princeton and TCI Mayor tells his ‘story’

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Tempers flared at a city council meeting held with the city’s industrial commission on Thursday, July 23, which caused one commissioner to storm out of the meeting.

The public meeting was held as an opportunity for the council to talk with the industrial commission about turning their focus to economic development for the city.

Mayor Joel Quiram started out the meeting saying he “had a story to tell” — or better, he wanted to share his own take on what went down with the TCI deal.

His version of why TCI abandoned their plans in

Princeton, however, differed greatly from commissioner Bob Warren’s recollection of what happened. So much, in fact, it sent Warren into a state of anger causing him to raise his voice in objection to Quiram’s story — calling it “Bull ...”

“You need to start telling the truth, Joel,” he yelled. “You need to tell the entire version to these

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TCI tells its story

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — Mike Maynard, president of TCI, has a differing account of the TCI project and the reasons the Walnut-based company decided not to locate in Princeton.

“I have a proposal from Jeff Clawson right

here on my desk, and it outlines everything the city proposed. I sent an email back to Jeff Clawson where we (TCI) accepted the proposal with a couple of contingencies,” Maynard told the BCR Friday morning. Those contingencies focused on the storm water run-off and the need for the land to meet stability requirements that would support the size of facility TCI wanted to build.

“(The reason for not coming to Princeton) had nothing to do with electrical, and it had nothing to do with Jeff Clawson or nothing to do with the road. It had to do with the price of the land,” Maynard said emphatically.

The city of Princeton originally agreed to sell 15 acres to TCI of Walnut for $1 an acre. Maynard said TCI was basically

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Worries in Walnut Community comes together to discuss Bureau Valley plans

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — There was passion in the room. There were questions. There was confusion.

On the evening of Thursday, July 23, more than 50 people, predominantly from Walnut, packed into the small Walnut Senior Center to talk about Bureau Valley School District’s plan to consolidate the junior high students from Walnut and Buda into a new school addition at the high school facility in Manlius. The crowd was made up of a cross section of people — a couple of educators, parents with students in the district, and other folks including many senior citizens, who came together for an informational meeting about the district’s plan.

Bureau Valley parent Jill Macklin, along with other BV parents, led the hour-long event, which was deemed to be nothing more than an opportunity for area residents to learn about the district’s project and give residents

a chance to ask questions.

Even though the board has already voted to build the new junior high school in Manlius and another kindergarten through fifth-grade building in the southern part of the school district, those in attendance believed their efforts would not fall on deaf ears with the board — in hopes the board would ultimately change its mind.

“We have a community and a school district worth fighting for,” Macklin told the crowd. “This is our children. This is our taxes.

This is our home.”

The group discussed and heard about a variety of topics, including the four floor plan options the board is considering for the junior high, the number of students compared to the size of the building plans; the lack of a library, computer lab, offices and other amenities in the new proposal; the impending possible tax increase; the way the district is proposing to pay for the junior high without a referendum; the disparities of

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Hop on over to the Amboy Marsh Nature Sanctuary Bureau County Republican correspondent photographer Dick Todd discovered this young gray tree frog with sand grains on its back at Amboy Marsh Nature Sanctuary. The gray tree frog is a species of small arboreal frog native to much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. The gray tree frogs are variable in color because of their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green, depending on the substrate where they are sitting. They can change from nearly black to nearly white. The female does not croak and has a white throat; however, the male does croak and has a black/gray throat. The female is usually larger than the male.

PHS educator dies at 52 Karen Greer remembered for her quiet demeanor and as a quality educator

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A longtime Bureau County teacher died Monday at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

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Karen E. Greer, 52, of Henry taught school throughout the years in Wyanet, Tiskilwa and most recently at Princeton High School, where she taught science and art for the past 20 years.

PHS Principal Andy

Berlinski said Greer will be sorely missed at the school.

“Karen has been here a long time and been a very valuable member of our staff,” Berlinski said. “We are all in state of shock right now, and our hearts go out to her family and friends.”

Berlinski called Greer a fantastic employee, flexi-

ble and able to meet the needs of the district’s students.

“That just goes to show you the type of person she was; she had a very good rapport with the students.

She was not confrontational at all, just a great relationship builder,” he said.

Longtime PHS art teacher Linda Ribar, who is now

semi-retired, taught sideby-side with Greer for 20 years, sharing a classroom and an office, not to mention plenty of conversations throughout the years.

“I saw her every day.

We got to be really good friends,” Ribar said. “She wasn’t just my colleague;

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St. Louis Parish celebrates 150 years PRINCETON — In 1862, land was purchased for a new parish to begin St. Louis for the small Catholic population in Princeton.

The site, located near the fairgrounds, was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gosse. For a few years Holy Mass was celebrated in the Gosse home, until 1865, when the first St. Louis Church, a small frame structure, was built by some men of the parish.

Priests from LaSalle would make the 4- to 6-hour trek to offer the Sacraments to St. Louis mission parish.

Beginning in about 1870, St. Louis Church was attended from Mendota.

Later, St. Louis received priests from Sheffield and Tiskilwa.

In 1909, Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding, the first Bishop of Peoria, purchased a small parcel of land at the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue, from Mr. and Mrs. George Roth. The original St. Louis Church was physically moved from its former site to its new location on Main Street. Soon after, the Catholic population of Princeton outgrew the original structure and so the congregation enlarged it.

The Rev. James Dollard was the first resident

Bishop Daniel Jenky coming to St. Louis Parish Sunday, July 26, in commemoration of St. Louis Parish’s 150th anniversary Bishop Daniel Jenky will celebrate the 10:30 a.m.

Mass, followed by a family picnic feast and games galore.

A fried chicken family feast along with homemade desserts by the ladies of CCW and sweet corn by the Knights of Columbus, in remembrance of all the chicken dinners held to raise funds to build the church.

Adult and children’s games will be held indoors and outside including a bouncy house. pastor of St. Louis Parish, starting in 1910. During his administration, a framed rectory was built. At this time St. Louis Church had, as a mission parish, St. Francis Xavier’s in Bureau.

Soon Dollard saw the need for another mission church in Wyanet. Dollard there oversaw the building of St. Margaret Mary Church.

The Rev. Edward Farrell was assigned to St. Louis in 1946 and land was purchased, from Robert J. Anderson in July of the same year. An English Gothic-style church was planned and construction began in 1949. Christmas Eve of 1950 saw the first celebration of Mass.

Dedication of the new church was on June 17, 1951 by Bishop Schlarman.

The Rev. James P. Culleton became pastor in February 1960, whose tenure would last until 1975.

Plans for a school began soon after Culleton’s arrival. St. Louis School opened its doors in September 1964 and blessed by Bishop Franz in May 1965.

The Sisters of Mary of the Presentation from North Dakota, made up a majority of the teachers as well as the principal. The present stone rectory of St. Louis was purchased from C.E. Dietmeier in November 1965. The wood-frame rectory that used to sit where the present main parking lot is was physically moved north, to the other side of Peru Street, where it still stands. The brick home of Anna Fleming was purchased in April of 1964 to

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become a convent for the teaching Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. In 1975, the Rev. Richard Kolczaski became pastor and, three years later, oversaw the addition to the school for a kindergarten and new library.

In 1988, the Rev. Edward Harkrader began his 13-year pastorate. In 1998 he oversaw a large addition made between the church and school of a sizable parish hall with a kitchenette, a new library, a computer lab and an additional office for the director of religious education.

In 1998, St. Louis School received full state recognition as a non-public school and retains this status today. In 1999, a seventh grade was added and in 2000 the eighth grade.

In 2001, the Rev. James Ramer continued the good work of the many pastors before him.

In 2003, the Rev. Jeffrey Stirniman began his pastorate at St. Louis Parish. At the request of the parishioners, he helped convert the convent building into a preschool, which opened its doors in September of 2005.

In 2010, a life garden was added near the Mother’s Chapel, and offers a quiet place outside to sit and pray. Stirniman resides as pastor today.

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TCI From Page 1 land-locked in Walnut, especially since the company has expanded three times since 2007. Maynard said he had originally approached the farmer across the road from TCI in Walnut who wanted $20,000 an acre, but at the time, the farmer didn’t want to divide the land. That’s when he looked at Princeton.

Maynard said he first met with former Princeton Mayor Keith Cain, who asked Clawson to speak with Maynard. The details were worked out, and Maynard said the city and TCI made a deal.

“Then the election came about, and all of sudden I’m receiving emails that TCI came up at the BCR’s (candidate) forum,” Maynard said. “I then heard from (new Mayor) Joel (Quiram) that said the council was going to have a second reading (on the issue), and Joel said it was not going to pass but to rest assured the city would offer a new proposal.

“They brought me a new proposal at $16,000 an acre.

If the land was still $1 an acre, I would do that,” Maynard said, adding it made more sense to work with the farmer across the road, who has now agreed to sell the acreage to TCI. “The advantage (to moving to Princeton) was the larger metropolitan area; the land was the key to the deal. So if I’m going to spend 16,000 an acre, I might as well spend an extra $4,000 and stay right here,” Maynard said.

Regarding Red Covered Bridge Road, Maynard said Cain talked to him about

Quiram From Page 1 people because you owe it to them.”

Quiram’s story on TCI revolved around the Red Covered Bridge Road.

He said if it wasn’t for the road, TCI would be building in Princeton.

Quiram said the council was first told TCI needed the Red Covered Bridge Road reinforced because of their plan to drive heavy equipment on the road to access their site.

According to Quiram the city received a bid from Advanced Asphalt for $140,000 to reinforce the road. He said he and commissioner Ray Mabry, however, did not agree with spending that much of the street department’s budget on one road. Mabry was absent from the meeting.

“We took the position

the road and the concept of reinforcing 9/10ths of a mile on the road at a projected cost of $145,000.

“I told Keith I would think about it, and I did. That $145,000 estimate would have turned into $200,000 before it was done. If I’m going to spend a couple of hundred thousand dollars, I might as well stay in Walnut,” Maynard said, adding he really didn’t need 9/10ths of a mile on that road. He said his only stipulation on the road was that it not be posted in the spring.

“I wasn’t playing hard ball. It was a matter of economics,” Maynard said.

“I told Joel that we would be expanding in Princeton.

Every (future) expansion of TCI would have been in Princeton. If the land would have been $1 an acre, we would be building right now ... Several in Princeton viewed it as (TCI getting) free land. But it’s only free if you’re willing to invest $3.5 million, which is what we were going to do,” Maynard said, adding the city’s proposal outlined a $3.5 million investment and initially 10 jobs coming to Princeton.

“I just want to be clear on it; we did not re-neg on that deal. I personally sent the deal back to Jeff. That deal was a done deal,” Maynard said. “I had heard we might be a topic of conversation (at Thursday’s meeting), and I said, ‘Why don’t you invite me, and I’ll tell you how the story really was.’

“It was unbelievable. The whole turnaround (by the city of Princeton). Frankly, we couldn’t believe we were treated that way,” he said.

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that we wanted to save that money,” he said. “So we took the decision that if the $140,000 road was taken out of the proposal, we would be fine with the $1 an acre sale and everything else that was in this incentive package.”

Later, according to Quiram, a counter proposal was offered on the street upgrade from TCI. Quiram said TCI was agreeable to building off the entrance of the Red Covered Bridge Road as close to the intersection of Route 26, which would reduce the cost of the road to $45,000.

Quiram said again, he didn’t want to take that money from the street department, so he and Mabry continued to not support the project.

“Some people say for $45,000 ... you’re going to scrap this $3 million project?” Quiram said. “But we’re kind of looking at it

Princeton officer honored for life-saving actions

By Goldie Rapp PRINCETON — A Princeton Police officer was honored at the city council meeting on Monday, July 20, for his recent actions in saving a resident’s life.

Police chief Tom Root commended Chris Gabrys for his actions and professionalism and announced he had earned the life-saving award for an incident that occurred on Sunday, May 10.

“Gabrys is being commended for his action during a very tense and important call for service, and how his actions assisted in saving a life of a very distraught and depressed resident,” Root said.

Root went on to say the department had received a call for service at a residence in the city in reference to a trespass complaint.

“Through this complaint it was also learned that the suspect in the trespass was threatening to harm himself,” Root said.

Police were later called back to the same residence and found the suspect had sent a photo of a noose and was continuing to make threats of committing suicide.

Gabrys investigated the information and quickly responded to the suspect’s residence.

“When officers arrived on the scene and learned the suspect was possibly

like, well I can’t believe TCI would scrap this project over a $45,000 road.”

Warren confronted Quiram saying the reason TCI failed was because Quiram and Mabry were against selling the land for $1 an acre. Warren said something had to be done with the road regardless of whether it was the city’s responsibility or not because with the heavy traffic over time, there eventually would be no road.

“The deal was OKed by TCI for $1 an acre, which is all they were after anyway — the price of the land,” Warren said. “When you and Mr. Mabry decided that wasn’t right because you couldn’t explain it to the public why we were giving the land away for $1 an acre, that’s when it all went to hell in a hand-basket.

“You thought you could renegotiate for $12,500 (an acre). Who in their right

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the city council and members in the audience at the meeting. He shook hands with each council member who congratulated him on his actions.

In other news, the council: • Approved the second reading of an ordinance that allows rezoning of property at 19 S. Pleasant St. from business to residential.

• Approved the second reading of an ordinance that re-establishes the number of members serving on the industrial development commission. The number has been increased from nine to 12 members. The vote passed 3-1, with commissioner Bob Warren voting no. Commissioner Ray Mabry was absent from the meeting. Warren later stated he didn’t think the

commission needed 12 members. He said the city had a difficult time finding nine members to serve on the commission.

• Approved temporary road closures for the annual Homestead Festival parade.

• Approved to extend a building agreement with BueComm for an additional 60 days to allow time needed to finish legal paperwork.

• Approved the appointments of Kim Frey, Tracy Makransky and Tim Taylor to the industrial development commission with a 3-1 vote. Warren voted no.

• Approved the purchase of a wastewater department pickup truck at the cost of $28,506.

• Approved bid results for the 2015 road improvement program. The total bid was $163,266.25 from Advanced Asphalt of Princeton. The program includes Gosse Boulevard from Central Avenue to Peru Street; Chelmar Drive south of Central Avenue and Sunshine Drive to be completely redone.

The improvements are being funded as follows: $60,000 paid for by residents on Sunshine Drive; and $103,266.25 from this year’s street capital budget. The total street improvement capital budget is $150,000. The remaining balance after the street program will be used for street patching.

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about Maynard.

Quiram said when he mentioned the $140,000 cost to reinforce the road, Quiram said Maynard replied he knew nothing about the road.

“He knew nothing about the Red Covered Bridge Road. In fact, he said the only thing he ever asked for was the price of the land,” Quiram said, referring to Maynard.

Quiram also brought up the day he, former city manager Jeff Clawson and commissioner Jerry Neumann drove up to TCI to submit a second proposal to TCI in which they asked him for $12,500 an acre, and for TCI to get a return on his investment the city increased the electric demand credit from $100,000 to $250,000, which would offset the price of the property.

“He would get a return on his investment on buying the property with the

demand credits,” Quiram said.

Commissioner Laura Favia pointed out to Quiram the price was not $12,500 an acre, rather $16,000 an acre.

Quiram said they were under the impression that TCI was going to be the No. 1 electric user in Princeton.

When they visited TCI, however, TCI pointed out the demand credits and calculated last year’s receipts from their electric bill, figuring they only used on average $3,000 a month for electricity.

Quiram said Maynard stated the $250,000 demand credits were worthless to him.

According to Quiram, while Clawson tried to walk back to the $1 an acre proposal, Maynard said, “I want nothing to do with Princeton.”

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Princeton Police Chief Tom Root (left) presents a certification of the lifesaving award to officer Chris Gabrys at the city council meeting on Monday, July 20, for Gabrys’ recent actions in saving the life of a resident. in commission of taking his life, they then made entry into the residence, and officer Gabrys saw there was a noose around the subject’s neck and immediately severed the ligature,” Root said.

“There is no doubt without officer Gabrys — had he not acted swiftly in removing the noose, this person would have died.”

The subject was taken to the hospital and treated for his depression.

“Officer Gabrys is an asset to the Princeton Police Department and the city of Princeton,” Root said.

Root also read a letter from the American Police Hall of Fame. The hall of fame also commended Gabrys for his recent actions.

Gabrys received a round of applause from

minds would say OK I’m going to pay you $12,500 when you offered it to me for $1 an acre?” Warren said.

After Warren’s confrontation, Quiram admitted he did have a problem with the $1 an acre, even though he earlier had stated he had no problem with the $1 an acre offer, but rather had a problem with the road price.

Warren left the room at that point in the argument, and Quiram continued his story.

After the election on April 20, Quiram said he contacted TCI because he wanted to discuss the project in its entirely. He sat down with Mike Maynard, president of TCI, and mentioned the whole project would have went forward if not for the road.

“He looked at me and cocked his head and said, ‘What road?’” Quiram said

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Greer From Page 1 she was my good friend.”

Ribar described Greer as being quiet and “a very good listener,” mentioning she often confided in her even though they had opposite personalities.

“She was a sounding board for me. She would listen and talk to me about things ... Even on new pottery pieces or glazes I was using, she was always there to talk to. I still can’t believe she is gone,” Ribar said.

“I went into the art room this morning (Wednesday), and I thought, ‘Oh my god, I’m not going to see her anymore.’”

Ribar said Greer was great with her students, and she called her a “very good artist ... and scientist ... It was a really nice working relationship with Karen, and one I am really going to miss,” Ribar said.

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Pam Byrne, head of the science department at PHS, began teaching with Greer around 1995 when Tiskilwa High School merged with PHS. “Karen was always able to come up with fresh, creative solutions on whatever task we had to solve. I really respected her opinions … She always looked at things in analytical ways and would come up with wonderful ideas,” she said.

Byrne described Greer as quiet and reserved.

“Karen could have a lot going on, as we all do in our families, but she was always professional and would always come in and do her job or whatever she was asked to do,” she said.

Byrne said Greer was unique in her certification, as she was capable to teach any level of science to students.

“She was so gracious and took on whatever (the school) needed to fill,”

she said.

Greer and Byrne shared the common interest in gardening. And Byrne noted Greer’s big heart for animals including her dogs and miniature horses. Byrne said while Greer was more reserved, she would always light up when talking about her animals.

Noreen McConnell, a PHS teacher who teamtaught with Greer, said, “In addition to mentoring me, Karen taught our applied science students why it was important to learn about science in today’s world. I admired her and valued her as a colleague,” McConnell said.

PHS teacher Beth Gerig also taught with Greer, both in Tiskilwa and at PHS. Gerig said between the two schools, she believes they worked together for about 25 years, many times have classrooms across the hall

from one another. The pair also worked together on prom and the school concession stands.

“She was steady and wonderful, quiet — that quiet spirit that a lot of us who aren’t too quiet really need,” Gerig said.

“She was good at data and numbers, and then she was so creative. We worked really well together. It was fun to work with someone who had such a strong work ethic. I couldn’t have had a better partner to work with. It’s just really, really sad; she was such a steady presence (at PHS). I will miss her.”

Selena Olson, a PHS student who will be senior this fall, had Greer as an art teacher.

“Mrs. Greer was a wonderful woman and a pleasure to have as a teacher.

She helped her students by being hands on and always making sure we knew what we were doing.

The years I spent in art with her will always be with me and I will miss her deeply,” she said.

Savanah Knudsen, a 2013 PHS graduate, said Greer was not only an exceptional teacher, she was a wonderful and kindhearted woman.

“I had the privilege of having her as a teacher for three years. Mrs. Greer was always helping her students, whether it was with school work or with our personal life,” she said. “She would go out of her way to make sure everyone was doing okay, even if she was the one having a bad day. It is sad to see such a good soul leave us so young. She will be missed not only by me, but by everyone who had the opportunity to have her as a teacher.”

BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp contributed to this report.

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ly wasn’t a civil war between the northern and southern parts of the district. Instead, the general consensus in the room was the southern portion of the district did need a new school, and the junior high addition shouldn’t take precedence over that action.

“Bulldoze those towers (in Buda) down,” said one person in the room.

“The (BV) South

needs to be the first priority. Most of us agree the junior high doesn’t need to be our first priority; this is not a battle between the North and the South,” said another in attendance.

Much discussion was held regarding a survey the district is expected to send to all registered voters in the district.

Everyone in the room was urged to let everyone

in the district know how important the survey is, since they believed the board’s mind could be changed if enough people filled out the survey and said they didn’t want to move the junior high students, yet they were in favor of building a school in the southern part of the district.

There was also some discussion about filing grievances with the local

school board, and then if they didn’t receive adequate responses, they would continue their battle with the regional office of education and ultimately the Illinois State Board of Education.

The group is planning a similar meeting in the southern part of the school district in the near future.

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July 25 – Bill and Kay Anderson estates (Ohio, Ill.), outstanding toys & tools auction, 10 a.m., 313 W. Elk (Masonic Temple), Geneseo, Mariman Auction, auctioneers.

Aug. 8 – Farm machinery consignment, 9 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 15 – Robert Mekley estate, farm equipment, 9:30 a.m., 11001 Rt. 71, Granville, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Ag summary Corn silking increased to 75 percent, an increase of 20 percentage points from last week. Corn condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 43 percent good and 12 percent excellent.

Soybeans emerged reached 96 percent, compared to 100 percent for both last year and the 5-year average. Soybean condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 13 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 39 percent good and 8 percent excellent.

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Obituaries James Eble Jr.

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HENDERSON, Nev. — James Andrew Eble Jr., 61, formerly of Princeton, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, in Henderson, Nev. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and friends.

James “Jim” was born Oct. 22, 1953, in Peru to James A. and Diane Eble Sr., who currently reside in Princeton.

Jim graduated from Princeton High School in June 1971 and was in the U.S. Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge in June 1978. Jim had done many James different trades, including farming in both Eble Jr. Illinois and California, to retail management in Nevada.

Jim enjoyed an occasional cigar while barbecuing, spending time with family and friends, traveling, laughing and playing with his puppies, his other children.

Jim is also survived by his wife, Jennifer Eble of Nevada; his sister, Leslie Eble of Texas; his brother, Brian Eble of Illinois; his children, sons Aasun Eble, Ryan Eble and James A. Eble III, all of California, and daughters Leah and Samantha Willson; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be Sunday, Aug. 9, in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Board looks at incoming students, goals for upcoming school year

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Board had a short but effective meeting Wednesday, July 22, to finalize plans to integrate and energize the student body for the upcoming school year.

Princeton High School Superintendent Kirk Haring began the session by asking for a moment of silence for former PHS art and science teacher Karen Greer, who passed away Monday, July 20. Haring said Greer was a beloved teacher and a friend to many.

Princeton High School Principal Andy Berlinski indicated student registration will be held at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, for sophomores; 10:30 a.m. for juniors and 1 p.m. for seniors. New Student Ignition Day will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, and the all-day event will be handled by the Ignition Mentors, said Berlinski, who said the mentors have been training in anticipation of the freshmen class coming in.

Freshmen Parent Night will also take place Tuesday, Aug, 11 at 6 p.m. Parents will be given a tour of the school and have the opportunity to ask questions, and they will receive packets containing contact information and frequently asked questions for further assur-

SAN JUAN, Texas — SCPO Luther “Steve” Speakman lost his battle with brain and lung cancer on Monday, July 20, 2015, at the age of 80 in San Juan, Texas.

He was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Geneseo, Ill., the son of Orley Speakman and Darlene Bettingham, who both preceded him in death. Steve graduated from Sheffield High School in May 1952. He immediately joined the U.S. Navy and continued to service his country for 24 years. After returning home Luther to Kewanee, he worked several jobs ending Speakman at Dooley Brothers Plumbing and Heating.

The last years he spent traveling the country in a motor home with his wife.

In May 1960, he married Patricia Virata and had a daughter, Darla Jo Speakman, who with her husband, William G. Maughan, have six sons, Kovin Maughan, Tyrel Maughan, Levi Maughan, Ethan Maughan, Wyatt Carlson Maughan and Keenan Maughan, and four daughters, Kendra Farnes, Farrah Warner, Amarie Maughan and Tabitha Roske, and nine great-grandchildren, Alexie Warner, Addline Warner, Kyla Bird, Aiden Bird, Davynn Bird, Tristen Maughan, Jacob Maughan, Izabelle Maughan and Phinn Maughan. Steve also had a stepson, Michael Wesley Wilson, who with his wife, Becky Wilson, have five daughters, Melissa Wilson, Michaela Wilson, Madison Wilson, MKenzie Wilson and Maci Wilson, and one son, Michael Wilson.

In August 1973, he married Anna Smith Jameson and they had two sons, Steven Speakman, who with his wife, Jen Speakman, have a daughter, Annabelle Speakman, and Richard Speakman, who with his wife, Sara Speakman, have a son, Ethan Speakman, and a daughter, Makayla Speakman. A stepdaughter, Lori Jameson Nowakowski, and her husband, Bruce Nowakowski, have a daughter, Nikki Jameson, and a son, David Schwigen, and his wife, Samantha. Bruce has three children, RC Schultz, and Joseph and Catie Nowakowski.

He also has two sisters, Joyce, and her husband, Walt, Hasbrook, and JoAnn, and her husband, Nick, Jennes, and a brother, Richard, and his wife, Ruby, Speakman.

Services will be held at a later date.

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Justin L. Tucker, 18, of Las Vegas, Nev., was charged with domestic battery on Route 6 near 2200 East Street in Dover Township at 4:57 p.m. July 10.

Steven T. Morris, 53, of Wyanet was charged with all other disorderly conduct and battery in the 200 block of West First Street in Wyanet at 3:08 p.m. July 18.

Caleb J. Morse, 22, of Rock Falls was charged with an accident involving non-injury, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of a property damage accident near the intersection of 2400 East Street and Route 26 in Selby Township at 9:10 a.m. July 19.

Anthony M. Hickman, 20, of Buda was charged with two counts of burglary, possession of cannabis 30 grams and under, possession of drug equipment and expired registration in the 300 block of West North Street in Walnut at 10:02 a.m. July 19.

Amanda M. Stoner, 26, of Kewanee was charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no driver’s license in the 3000 block of Kentville Road in Neponset Township at 3:03 a.m. July 11.

Gorostieta Carbajal, 41, of DePue was charged with

Meet and Greet with Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti PRINCETON — Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will be in Princeton on Monday, July 27 for a meet and greet.

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Samantha P. Lunghofer, 29, of Kewanee was charged with failure to report an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and accident involving non-injury on 100 East Street near 1325 North Avenue in Concord Township at 11:45 p.m. July 21.

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Jody E. Fiste, 46, of Buda struck a deer on Route 34 near 1200 North Avenue in Mineral Township at 12:52 a.m. July 11.

Maria A. Valles-Recendez, 38, of Kewanee struck a deer on Route 34 near 00 East Street in Neponset Township at 2:38 a.m. July 12.

A vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Granville female struck a deer on Route 92 near Wyanet-Walnut Road in Walnut Township at 10:30 p.m. July 15.

Garrett L. Geuther, 21, of LaMoille swerved to miss a deer and rolled his vehicle on 3200 East Street near 2300 North Avenue in Westfield Township at 5:39 a.m.

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Haring gave updates on the building and grounds projects, saying the crew has worked hard all summer, resulting in much progress, and all work is on schedule and should be completed by the start of school. The parking lot resurfacing is scheduled to begin Monday, July 27, weather permitting, and should take about two weeks to complete.

The board approved revisions to the board of education policy manual, as well as the following personnel appointments: Mark Gray, assistant soccer coach; Wendy Grove and Nachelle Norman, co-yearbook sponsors; and Lisa Sprouse, custodian.

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It all happens for a reason It was 9 p.m. It had been a very long day. Neither of us had eaten anything all day, and I was really thirsty. We decided to stop at a gas station in Kewanee to get a cold drink. I handed my friend $2, and while she went into the convenience store, I got out of the truck to throw something away in the garbage can next to the front door. As I returned to the truck — which by the way was still running, I immediately got this sinking feeling in my stomach.

The doors to the truck were locked, and we were both outside the vehicle. I swear I didn’t lock that door ... I know I didn’t. Nevertheless, we were locked out. Inside the truck were our purses and our cell phones. The only money we had was a few cents of change from the $2 spent on our cold drinks. The looks on our faces were ... shall we say, incredulous.

Terri Simon I went into the store and asked the clerk if she would call the police to help us get our doors unlocked. The lady told me the Kewanee Police no longer open locked vehicles. I would need to call a locksmith or a towing company.

A lot of dollar signs flashed through my mind.

A young lady, maybe in her early 20s, asked if we had locked ourselves out of our vehicle. She gladly offered her boyfriend’s assistance, saying he gets into locked cars all the time ... I didn’t even want her to explain that statement, but we gladly accepted the help. Bless his heart. He tried to get into the truck for about 20 minutes but was unsuccessful. By this time, the crowd watching the action from inside the store was having a good time ... at our expense.

Many were snacking on items as they watched ...

Did I mention we were hungry, and to add insult to injury, the drive-thru lane at the McDonald’s next door was spitting out bags of burgers and the like to a long line of customers, who I knew weren’t as hungry as we were.

It was at this time another fellow saw our dilemma and asked if we needed help.

“I’ve got a lock set at home; if you can wait 10 minutes, I’ll be right back,” he said.

We had no idea was a “lock set” was, but yes ... we would wait, since we clearly weren’t going anywhere.

Ten minutes passed. Twenty minutes passed. I had about given up, though my friend was sure he would show ... and he did. I think the crowd inside the store applauded when he pulled up behind our truck and got to work.

We held the flashlight, and as he worked, we tried to help the best we could. The guy — a complete stranger — was young and energetic and anxious to succeed. Finally, after about 15 minutes ... SUCCESS! The doors popped open, and all three of us cheered.

I immediately went for my purse to get this fellow some cash for his efforts.

“No. You don’t have to give me anything,” Brian said.

But of course we did. A locksmith or the towing service would have cost a bundle. I didn’t mind giving him cash for his efforts and getting us on our way again. But then he said something that made us stop short in our tracks. The idea of eating dinner seemed as unimportant as being locked out of our vehicle.

“You know,” he said. “I’ve been having kind of a rough time. A couple of weeks ago, I thought that maybe life wasn’t worth living. I talked to a buddy of mine, and he said he understood, But he wanted me to try something for a few days. My buddy said, ‘Get up every day, and plan on doing something positive for someone else.’ ... You are my positive today,” he said with a smile.

To this day, I would about bet my last dollar that I didn’t lock that truck door when I got out. Divine intervention? Perhaps. But the bigger story is what I’ve always believed ... everything happens for a reason. In the throes of a catastrophe, Brian made that crystal clear.

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

This photo depicts the six stranded castaways in the middle of chipmunk island. Pictured from left are Izzy Wallace, Joan Jackson, Julia Jones, Zack Wallace, Joyce Wallace and Larry Jackson.

Terror at 8,533 feet

Part of my family and I spent last week in the beautiful Rocky Mountain resort town of Estes Park, Colo. I’ve been there twice now, and both times, I can’t quite figure out why I came back. I guess that I just like oxygen.

The vacation trip consisted of my mother- and father-in-law; my sisterand brother-in-law, and niece; my wife, daughter and myself. We were a traveling party of eight which is darn near the same amount of passengers that the SS Minnow had on Gilligan’s Island. I only mention this because much like the castaways, we became stranded on our own little island. Let me explain.

It was our first full day in Estes Park, and we met up with my son, who is interning out there this summer.

We ate breakfast at our motel discussing what we should do that day.

Somebody mentioned that there was a tram that took passengers to the top of one of the local mountains. It seemed like a plan.

As we approached the place, my father-in-law looked at the bright red, metal tram car ascending Prospect Mountain above the Ponderosa pines.

He immediately stated that he had no intention of going up on the thin metal cables. He said he would be nice and safe and comfortable sitting in the parking lot watching the rest of us plunge to our deaths. That isn’t exactly how he worded it, but I know what he meant.

As we were rising up the steep mountainside, we all looked around and got a nice view of downtown Estes Park. I couldn’t tell you how long of a trip it is, but we had time to ask our tram operator some questions about the mode of transportation. He told us about the two cables that our gondola hung from. He said that the lower cable is replaced every 15 years, and the upper cable has never been replaced. He made it sound like we were riding in the safest vehicle ever constructed, and that made me feel good. The captain of the Titanic probably said something similar.

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Upon reaching the summit, we all exited the tram car. Being the geek that I am, when we entered Colorado, I downloaded an app for my phone that estimated what altitude we were at. When I checked at the top of the mountain, we were at approximately 8,533 feet above sea level.

They have built a nice cafe, gift shop and observation deck up there.

Probably the coolest feature on top of Mount Prospect has to be the chipmunks. Or it least that’s what I thought at first.

On the summit, there is a rocky spot with some scrubby-looking shrubbery that is home to hundreds of chipmunks, or at least that’s what we were calling them. And inside the gift shop, they were selling peanuts in the shell for $4 a bag to feed these lovable creatures.

If you sat down with a bag, the chipmunks would flock to you and eat peanuts right from your hand.

They seemed like the cutest little things with their little cheeks stuffed full.

We were up there feeding them for quite awhile when we decided we’d better go down and see how my father-in-law was doing because he has a tendency to worry about us.

As we approached the tram car that was to take us back down, we were greeted with a noise that was not of this world. The sound was emanating from the large motor that was powering the tram lines. Mustering all of my mechanical knowledge, I looked at my brother-in-law and pointed out, “That don’t sound good.” I think he was impressed.

Now this tram had pretty much been running without much trouble since the 1950s. We rode it one time,

and we broke it. That seems about right.

We heard one of the mechanics say something about “finding other means” to get people off of the mountain. A lady was freaking out because she had a flight scheduled out of Denver that she was going to miss.

There was a family from Nebraska that was stuck out on the cable going nowhere. Things were kind of intense for awhile.

It was then that I looked down and happened to see one of our new chipmunk friends. I think he was smiling.

Pound for pound, chipmunks are probably the most evil and conniving of God’s creatures. It is my contention that these vile little rodents sabotaged that motor in an effort to get more $4 nuts out of us flatland rubes.

Eventually, a Chevy Suburban showed up and took a load of stranded folks down the mountain. My mother-in-law went down in this carload, so she could ease the mind of my father-in-law who we thought surely had to be going crazy with worry by now.

Before the next vehicle had arrived, they told us that the problem had been rectified and after several test runs, the tram was deemed good to go, and we could ride down if we wanted to. We decided to laugh at death one more time and try to beat my mother-in-law down the mountain.

As we descended and got closer to the tram place, we could see my father-in-law sitting in the front seat of his van with the door open. He had to be just worried sick about us.

But as we got closer, we noticed that his seat was reclined all the way back and he had his mirrored sunglasses on. You could practically hear the snoring going on.

Some people have a funny way of dealing with anxiety.

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

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Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 9. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Concert — The Spring Valley Municipal Band will present a concert at 7 p.m. July 31 in the Downtown Mini-Park. Lawn chairs are recommended.

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Festival 56 takes to the links for final summer show PRINCETON — The madcap golf comedy, “The Fox on the Fairway,” will close out the Festival 56 summer season. It runs July 29-Aug. 2 at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton.

The Festival 56 production of this Ken Ludwig comedy brings to mind the complicated TV antics of Jeeves and Wooster in the ‘90s or of the classic originals by P.G. Wodehouse.

The modern American counterpart to a Wodehouse caper, “The Fox on the Fairway” has all the elements — a horrific dilemma to unravel, double meanings and misunderstandings, love and jealousy, bumbling and conniving, and above all, GOLF. Prize-winning playwright Ludwig happily admits to the inspiration and influence of Wodehouse, the

creator of Jeeves, Bertie Wooster and Psmith. Wodehouse’s early 20th century British country setting translates easily into Fox on the Fairway, taking on an American accent and Ludwig’s own optimistic values.

The action begins with a long-standing rivalry between country club managers and escalates as they make a high-stakes wager on the outcome of their annual golf tournament. Complicating matters are the defection of a star golfer to the other side and ill-timed romantic entanglements and disentanglements. Dialogue, vases, surprises, and people fly back and forth, but all is well in the end.

Of “Fox on the Fairway,” the prolific and prize-winning Ludwig comments, “I think this play, like many of my plays, is about the notion that

if you look at the world with a good heart and keep your sense of optimism you can make your life matter.”

“The Fox on the Fairway” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The summer season’s final late-night Friday cabaret will follow the performance on July 31.

Show sponsors are Norberg Memorial Home and The Property Merchants.

To purchase tickets, visit www.festival56.com, call 815-879-5656, ext.

11, or stop by the box office, open noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and an hour before each performance. The Grace Theatre is completely accessible and ample parking is available nearby.

Larry Klein Memory Ride and Benefit on Aug. 8 HENRY — The third annual Larry Klein Memory Ride and Benefit for Living Works will be Saturday, Aug. 8, in Henry.

A memory ride will begin at 11 a.m., with sign-up at 10 a.m. at Shandy’s Pub & Grub (formerly River Valley Bowl) in Henry. The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket. All vehicles are welcome.

The first stop will be Kelly’s Place in Tiskilwa, followed by Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley, Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton, Storage’s Bar & Grill in LaSalle and Dave’s Lost-Ant Café in Lostant. The ride

will end at Shandy’s, with the last bike/vehicle in at 5:30 p.m. Everyone who pre-registers will be entered in a drawing for $100 cash.

This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and is open to the public.

A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the exact menu to be determined. T-shirts are available on a pre-order, pre-pay basis for $15.

Rounding out the event will be a DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a huge raffle with a little something for everyone. Generous donations are coming in from friends, family and area businesses. Businesses inter-

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Registration and T-shirt orders will be taken at Shandy’s or by downloading forms from the Facebook event page — 3rd Annual Larry Klein Memory Ride & Benefit for Living Works.

Cash donations can be made by check, payable to Living Works, and mailed to: Tracy Wright, 110 S. Selby Ave, Ladd, IL 61329. Donations are tax-deductible since Living Works is a 501(c)3 organization. All proceeds from the memory ride will be directed to Living Works.

KEWANEE — The Henry County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Kewanee Public Library in the second floor meeting room. Adam Jaquet will perform songs of the Civil War era.

Blood drive SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a Red Cross bloodmobile from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the hospital’s first floor presentation room.

Missionary program PRINCETON — Randy and Carol Stubbs, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American missionaries working in Tanzania, will present an hour-long program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at St. John Lutheran Church, 15199 2825 East St., Princeton. The event will conclude with refreshments.

Music booster meeting PRINCETON — The Princeton high School Music Boosters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the Prouty Room in the Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St. Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the PHS Music Boosters is invited to attend.

DePue float fly in DEPUE — The Illinois Valley Radio Control Club (IVRC) will hold a radio control plane float fly at Lake DePue on Sunday, Aug. 9, starting at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be available. The public is welcome.

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Virginia Puyear will celebrate her 90th birthday An open house to celebrate the 90th birthday of Virginia (Wyatt) Puyear will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Wyanet VFW Hall.

Virginia was born July 22, 1925, in Bureau County to Floyd “Pete” and Maie (Richmond) Wyatt. She attended Pleasant Valley School for eight years and graduated from Wyanet High School in 1943. She was in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II for three years and then

attended the Peoria Nursing School for three years, graduating in 1948. She married Harry B. Puyear in 1945. She worked at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, was an office nursing for several years and also did private duty.

She enjoys traveling and home-making quilting, and volunteers as needed at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton.

She enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grand-

children.

She has three sons, Clark (Virginia Lee) of Tracey, Iowa, Charles of Pella, Iowa, and Randall (Patti Watkins) of Tracey, Iowa. She also has five grandchildren, Wade, twins Micah and Joshua, Bryce and Adrienne; and six great-grandchildren.

All family and friends are invited to attend the open house. It is requested that gifts be omitted. Cards can be sent to: 118 W. Fourth St., Wyanet, IL 61379.

Births Announced Lyon David and Samantha (Hand) Lyon of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Hazel Magnolia, born July 15 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, William, 3, and Barrett, 1. Maternal grandparents are James and Pam Hand. Paternal grandparents are Thomas Lyon and Yvonne Savore. Great-grandparents are Marshall Lyon and Doris Blythe.

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Harry and Katie (Perry) Tibbits of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born July 16 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Gustafson Justin Gustafson and Stephanie Coomer of Princeton are the parents of a son born July 16 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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Central Regional opens Saturday

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The first pitch for the 2015 Central Region Senior League Baseball Regional Tournament will be thrown Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at two sites around the Illinois Valley.

First games on tap Saturday match Hazard Perry, Ky., vs. Illinois state champ Evergreen Park at Washington Park in Peru and Grandview, Iowa vs. West Madison, Wis.. at Rudy Gandolfi Field in Oglesby.

Ottawa, who received an automatic berth into the regional as the host district champion, enters the fray at 4:30 p.m. in Oglesby.

Other opening games at Washington Park find Holmes County Ohio vs.

Western LL of Michigan at 4:30 p.m. and Northwest Missouri vs. Hazard Perry at 7 p.m.

The tournament is a onepool modified round-robin with each team guaranteed four games, but not facing each team in the field.

The top four seeded teams will advance to the championship series to be played at Washington Park in Peru on Wednesday, July 29.

The winner advances to Senior League World Series in Bangor, Maine.

Opening ceremonies were held Friday in Oglesby, capped with a District 20 Challenger League game.

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Calling ‘em like they see ‘em Wilcoxens stretch three generations in officiating

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WALNUT — Some families pass down heirlooms such as watches and jewelry.

The Wilcoxens pass down whistles and clickers.

Together, Larry, Ken and Kris Wilcoxen have officiated in the area sports scene for the past 57 years. They have a total of 111 years between them calling balls and strikes and traveling and jump balls.

Larry, the grandfather, has officiated 6,743 total games over 55 years, working the highest level in the state, calling IHSA state tournament games in five different sports — football, baseball, softball, boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball.

Ken, 56, Larry’s son, has umpired for 40 years and has etched his name in the IHSA annals by working four state finals in football with 88 playoff games and five state finals between boys’ and girls’ basketball along with 40 regionals, 24 sectionals and 11 supers.

Kris, 32, Ken’s son, is carrying on the family tradition. Like his dad, he got started working summer park district games at age 16 and has been officiating IHSA softball for 15 years.

Why do they do it, exposing themselves to an unhappy fan or two on any given night?

“I was always sports-minded, I guess. I just felt they enjoyed it, too,” Larry said. Of the thousands of games he’s officiated, he can only count five times when he’s had a bad encounter with either a fan or coach.

“I think it’s more the camaraderie with the crews you work with,” Ken said. “I suppose a lot of people wonder how I can stand being with (Tim) Snowden two or three nights a week. We’ve become good friends and families. That’s what keeps you going.

“I still enjoy the game and being together and all those trips. Get to meet a lot of people, too, through all the different towns and places you work.”

One might suggest Ken’s not a very good father in allowing his son to become an umpire and subject himself to verbal abuse.

“That’s probably true,” said Ken, who grew up in Walnut and now lives in Princeton. “I used to go with Dad all the time when I was younger. I actually saw somebody go after him after a game with a cast. Kris did the same thing when he was younger. I guessed we all followed in footsteps there.”

It was just a natural thing for Kris, aka “Bubba,” to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps.

“I didn’t ever think twice about, I always

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Calling balls and strikes has been a family affair for the Wilcoxens, including grandson Kris (from left), grandfather Larry and son Ken. The Wilcoxens have been officiating area sports the past 57 years and have 111 years between them. used to go with Dad or Grandpa when they worked together, that was my entertainment for the weekend or weeknight. Went to watch and got used to people yelling at them. Not most kids do that. I got to stay up late on Tuesdays or Fridays if I went to a game.

“I don’t know if it was one of those things growing up, I just figured it was something I needed to do. I never felt like I was forced into it. Just kind of a natural thing. That’s just what we do, I guess.”

Kris said it’s easy for fans to yell at the officials, but thinks “everybody should try it once and see how it really is.”

Larry and Ken worked high school girls’ basketball together for quite awhile as well as football. On a typical summer evening now, Ken shares that experience with his son umpiring boys’ or girls’ games for the Walnut Park District. On one grand occasion, all three Wilcoxens umped together. They’ve also worked a Bureau Valley freshman boys’ basketball game and some summer softball together.

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The Wilcoxens of Walnut • Larry (retired umpire/official) • Ken (umpire/official/coach) • Kris (umpire)

“I never felt like I was forced into it. Just kind of a natural thing. That’s just what we do, I guess.”

• Kris Wilcoxen

Down the Fairway

Illinois Valley Jr. Golf Championships Aug. 3

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John Garvin of Princeton mastered the No. 7 hole at Wyaton Hills Golf Course for a hole-in-one shot.

SPRING VALLEY — The Illinois Valley Junior Golf Championship will be Monday, Aug. 3, at Spring Creek Golf Course.

The tournament is open to juniors from 11 area courses, including Spring Creek, Chapel Hill, Deer Valley, Mendota and Wyaton Hills.

Ages 6-8 will play 5 holes and ages 9-11 will play nine holes with shortened tees.

Ages 12-13 will play nine holes and ages 14-15 and 16-18 will play 18 holes.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun

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Top golfers in league play Friday, July 10 were Emma Slingsby, 47, 5 holes (6-8 girls); Payge Pyszka, 61, (9-11 girls), Antonia Cattani, 58, (1213 girls); Ali Ciucci, 52, (1417 girls); Logan Potthoff, 53, (9-11 boys); Ryan Slingsby, 54; Nathan Potthoff, 51, (12-13 boys); Rory Dirks, 41, Matthew Hoscheid, 43, and Ian Roach, 44 (14-17 boys).

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Course. Cost is $75 per golfer and is open to anyone.

To sign up, call 815-894-2137.

• Peru Catholic Golf Outing: The Peru Catholic Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at Spring Creek Golf Course.

Registration starts at noon, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and steak dinner at 6 p.m. Cost for golf and dinner is $80 and $25 for dinner only. For more information, call Heidi Addis at 815-252-0602.

• K of C Golf: The 16th annual Oglesby Knights of Columbus Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at Deer Park Country Club. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with golf to follow at

10 a.m. Cost is $85, including a steak dinner at the K of C. For more information, call Kerry Stopa at 815-326-1521.

• Red Devil Classic: The Hall Athletic Parents Club will host the Red Devil Classic Saturday, Aug. 15, at Spring Creek Golf Course. It will be will be a four-person, best ball scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which includes golf and a pork chop/brats dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.

For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@hallhigh-

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Western Bureau Valley League champions The father and son team of Ken (right) and Kris Wilcoxen have worked summer softball and baseball together at Walnut for 16 years. Both started umping for the Walnut Park District at the age of 16.

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Little League champs (Sheffield-Buda) Sheffield-Buda defeated Princeton Cardinals 10-0 to win the 2015 WBV Little League championship at Walnut. Team members are (front row, from left) Brody Stone, Justin Kopp, Christian Loibl, Brock Foster, Jaron Transou and Carter Salisbury; (and back row) coach David Anderson, Joseph Ritter, Evan Nimrick, Max Wollerman, Logan Rinehart, Isiah Fisher, and coach Jake Smith.

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B League champions (BVN Thunder) The BVN Thunder captured the B League championship, defeating the Princeton A’s 14-13 in Sunday’s championship game. Team members are (front row, left) Jessica Linley, Morgan Ringle, Carly Konneck; (second row) Paige Twidell, Katherine Monier and Cheyenne DePatis; and (back row) Kylee Hoagland, Samantha Bohm, Savanah Jensen, Merissa Zittle and Madison Jackson; and coaches (from left) Jeff Monier, Scott Konneck and Trace Hoagland.

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Ken really enjoys working with his son.

“We talk a lot of shop stuff, different plays,” Ken said. “When he works in the spring with his high school partner, he always talks to me about his different play situations that they had. Lot of reminiscing, lot of stories through the years.”

“I just like working with dad and I know it’s helping out the park district and kids,” Kris said.

While his grandfather and father worked a variety of IHSA sports, Kris is focusing on softball. He did some F/S games, but didn’t have a desire to continue officiating basketball. He keeps busy enough in softball that he doesn’t have time for baseball and said it’s hard to do both and keep the different rules separate.

So far, he’s worked nine regionals, six sectionals and two supers and is knocking on the door for his first state assignment, which should come any year now. Larry drives a car with the license plate, IHSASF 5, recognizing the five different sports he’s worked for IHSA state finals. Ken has his own plate of IHSASF 3. Kris is hoping to add his first soon for softball.

“You get to the end of the year; that’s what you wait for and see what the state’s going to give you,” Kris said.

“You do what they give you and stay positive. If you keep doing the right things, you’ll get there (state) one of those days.”

Kris and Larry worked four IHSA softball regionals together with grandpa Larry calling his last game in May 2013.

Some of his umpiring gear has been sent to the new IHSA Hall of Fame in Pontiac.

“Everybody should try it once and see how it really is.” • Kris Wilcoxen “A lot of places I go they ask how Grandpa’s doing. I say, ‘Well, he’s sitting out there in the outfield (watching),’” said Kris, whose day job is working for his uncle at Dennis Electric in Tampico.

“I think at heart he still wants to do it, but he knows in body he shouldn’t be.”

Ken has also been a longtime devoted junior high basketball/track coach, entering his 36th year overall, 19th at Bureau Valley North, having followed his father into the education business.

Ken previously taught at Buda Western and Walnut before the Bureau Valley consolidation in 1996-97.

He said it’s been a rewarding career, watching the kids grow up and talk to them years later when they return home to the area. It’s also been lot of fun, he said, being around the “people we’ve coached with and coached against. It’ a good time still being around sports even though you can’t participate anymore.”

The Wilcoxens also share a love for the Cubs. Larry was 8 when the Cubs last played in the World Series and hopes to live long enough to see them get back there. One has to go back to his grandfather, Grover Wilcoxen, who was born in 1887, as the only family member to witness the Cubs winning the World Series in 1908.

“I blame Dad all the time for the Cubs thing,” Ken said.

The Cubs are just another part of the sports life the Wilcoxens share. And they wouldn’t want it any other way.

“When you actually have a night off, it’s weird and you’ve got nothing to do,” Kris said.

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Players should wear softball attire and bring water/sports drink. For more information, call Kevin Bauer at 815341-5511.

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DALZELL — Tryouts for the Illinois Valley After Shock ASA Softball will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at Dalzell at the following times: 10U at 9 a.m., 12U at 10:30 a.m., 14U at 1 p.m. and 16U at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Chad Bianchi at 815-252-9661.

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MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley JFL program will run a four day football camp Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the JFL field in Manlius. There is no charge.

JFL registration and equipment handout will be the last evening of camp, Thursday, July 30. The cost for JFL is $40 per player. All checks should be made out to Bureau Valley JFL and payment is due at registration. All players must have a physical to practice. A parent or guardian must be present at registration and sign a waiver showing proof of insurance.

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Ten and under tryouts will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 31; and tryouts for 12 and under will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. For more information and to register, call 815-719-0365.

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Game 2 - Spring Valley vs. Warren Park, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Game 3 - Melrose Park vs. winner 1, 2 p.m. Game 4 - losers 1-2, 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: Game 5 - winners 2-3, 1 p.m. Game 6 - winner 4 vs. loser 3, 3:30 p.m.

MONDAY: Game 7 - winner 6 vs. loser 5, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY: Title - winners 5-7, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY: If necessary, 6 p.m.

Central Region Senior League Regional at Peru/Oglesby SATURDAY: At Peru (Washington Park) - Hazard Perry, Kent. vs. Evergreen Park, lll., 2 p.m., Holmes County, Ohio vs. Western, Mich. LL, 4:30 p.m., Northwest Missouri vs. Hazard Perry, 7 p.m. At Oglesby (Rudy Gandolfi Field) - Grandview, Iowa vs. West Madison, Wisc., 2 p.m., Ottawa vs. St. Joe Central, Ind., 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: At Peru - Grandview, Iowa vs. Northwest Missouri, 2 p.m., St. Joe Central, Ind. vs. Hazard Perry, 4:30 p.m., Holmes County vs. Grandview, 7 p.m. At Oglesby - Evergreen Parkl vs. Western LL, 2 p.m., West Madison vs. Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

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Ottawa 10, 7 p.m. At Oglesby - St. Joe Central vs. Western LL, Mich., 4:30 p.m., West Madison vs. Northwest, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY: At Peru - West Madison vs.

- St. Joe Central, 4:30 p.m., Western LL vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m. At Oglesby - Evergreen Park vs. Northwest, 4:30 p.m., Hazard Perry vs. Holmes County, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Championship Series at Peru Washington - Game 1 - No. 1 seed vs. No. 4 seed, 4 p.m. Game 2 - No. 2

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WAREHOUSE/DRIVER. Must have drivers license with a good driving record.

APPLY IN PERSON between 8am-11am,at: Hennepin Boat Store, 118 Front Street, Hennepin, IL. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE *PRIVATE SITTER* for elderly Princeton man.

9am-9pm & 9pm-9am, weekends.

Experienced preferred. 815-876-6285

The Bureau Valley School District has an opening for an ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH ART TEACHER beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Anyone interested should send a letter of interest & resume containing at least 2 references to: Kristal LeRette, Principal at: klerette@bureauvalley.net

AUTO-TRUCK MECHANIC. Must have tools. Must have 5 years experience. Self motivated person earns higher wages. Happy were your at, great. Ready for a step up the ladder? Contact Glen K Coyle 815-303-2963

Bureau Valley North has a CAFETERIA OPENING available beginning with the start of the 2015-16 school year. The position is for two hours each day from 10am to 12pm.

Please send a resume to: Mrs. Sandy Beitsch, Principal, Bureau Valley North, 323 South Main Street, Walnut, IL 61376 or to: sbeitsch@ bureauvalley.net The deadline for accepting resumes is August 7, 2015

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you promote your job openings.

Experienced Carpenter.

Year round work. Pay based on experience.

Please reply to: Box 358 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

If you are looking for a great place to work, Perry Memorial Hospital invites you to apply!

Our Linen Department has Linen Transporter positions available: approximately 13 hours/week, Friday/Sunday/Monday hours available.

To see the full ad and to fill out an online application go to www.perrymemorial.org or apply in person at 530 Park Ave East, Princeton.

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CAREGIVER JOBS AVAILABLE! Henry County Health Department Home Services Do you have a passion for helping others?

Put your care giving skills to work by assisting the elderly and disabled in their homes with meal preparation; housekeeping; laundry; personal care; shopping; etc.

• Must have reliable transportation • Training Provided • Part-time positions available • Weekend pay differential.

Looking for caregivers in the Princeton and surrounding areas.

Call now for more information at 800-868-9454 or 309-852-0492 www.henrystarkhealth.com Comprehensive Background Check Required.

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seed vs. No. 3 seed, 4 p.m. Title - winners 1-2, 8 p.m. (Winner advances to Senior Leaugue World Series in Bangor, Maine).

Rec golf

Hidden Lake Ladies League Play of Day: Par 3s do NOT count.

Championship - Karen Taylor 36. A Flight - Luann Coppejans and Vicki Hoogerwerf 36. B Flight - Maggi Mangold 43. C Flight - Virginia Moore 46 Low Gross: Kathy Lanham 40.

Low Net: Margy Palmer 45-15=31, Kathy Rakestraw 41-10=31.

Low Putts: Dorine Motley 14.

Birdies:Pat Corwin #12, #16; Carol Roberson #17, Kathy Rakestraw #17; Kathy Lanham #18.

Chip-ins: Pat Corwin #16, Kathy Lanham #18.

Signs: #11 Longest Putt - Kathy Lanham; #15 Closest to the Pin - Sandy Mark Crosby; #17 Closest to the Pin - Kathy Rakestraw; #18 Longest Putt Cheryl Michlig.

Standings: Michlig Ag 20, HLGC 19, Johnson Agency 15.

Wyaton Hills Men’s League STANDINGS: Michlig Energy 3-0, Hillview 2-1, Adler Chiropractic 2-1, Park Tavern 1-2, Burress Farms 1-2, LaPorte Mowing 0-3.

Flag events: Bob Carlson long drive #2, Bill Kaiser long put #9.

Birdies: Carl Prokes #6, #8, Tony Gonzales #6, Mick Towns #6, Denny Miller #9.

Low gross: Carl Prokes, Ron Cordum 35.

Low net: Carl Prokes 23.

Wyaton Hills Ladies League STANDINGS: Myrtles 2-0, Anne’s Antiques 1-1, Wyanet Carpet 1-1, Flour House 1-1, White Way 0.5.-1.5, Ranchitos Senioritas 0.5-1.5.

Flag events: Ann Lusher closest 3rd shot #2, Dorothy Oakes long putt #9. low gross: Ann Lusher 42. low net: Lusher, Barb Brumbaugh 28.

Promote Your Job Openings Here!

Call 815-875-4461 The Regional Office of Education for Bureau, Henry and Stark Counties will accept resumes for the following Regional Safe School Program position: Regional Safe School Classroom Teacher Valid IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a secondary endorsement needed for grantfunded position. Educator will be responsible for classroom instruction of small groups of atrisk students in grades 6-12 with developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques in various academic areas. Successful candidates will be also be responsible for providing organized data and records required by the Regional Safe School grant.

Regional Safe School Classroom Paraprofessional Valid IL Educator License with Stipulations for a Paraprofessional or a Professional Educator License needed for grant-funded position. Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with instruction and daily classroom routines for small groups of at-risk students in grades 6-12.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume to: Kathy Marshall, Regional Office of Education, 107 S. State Street, Atkinson, Illinois 61235

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Full-time & Part-time TRUCK DRIVERS wanted for Bureau County Grain Farm. Need to have CDL license, mechanical experience a plus. Drug screen and references required.

Salary determined by work experience.

Call 815-303-9349

PERSONAL ASSISTANT Looking for clients. Experienced & references. Can help elderly with errands, transportation, bill paying, office work.

Call 815-878-4874

Immediate Opening for a ROUTE DRIVER-SALESMAN position. Must have CDL and good driving record. Benefits include: medical insurance, life insurance, profit sharing, vacation and sick days.

Please send resume to: Avanti Foods Company PO Box 457, Walnut, Illinois 61376

229 • Professional/ Clerical Illinois Valley Eye Care in Spring Valley, IL is hiring for a receptionist/optical assistant/optician. Full or part time available, would include evenings and Saturdays. Experience helpful but will train the right candidate. Please mail resumes to PO Box 96 Spring Valley, IL 61362 Local trucking company is hiring a Driver Manager in a fast paced setting.

Must be professional and organized. Prefer experience in McLeod software and logistics. Send resume to: Box 359 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

HARD TO FIND THAT RIGHT PERSON FOR THAT JOB OPENING? The Bureau County Republican Classified can reach just the right person to fill that job opening.

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS We can help get your business fully staffed.

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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

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- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales 2013 14'x7' Look enclosed trailer. Dual axle.

Extra height, spare tire, Lots of extras. $5,250.

Call 309-825-0345 Browning Citori 12 Gage Over Under Gold Trigger Shotgun. 2-3/4” and 3” shells. Gun never used. $2,000. 309-825-0345 Crosley Front Load Washer & Dryer, Seven year old, white, includes pedestals. Great condition. $400. Call or text 815-716-6304

441 • Wanted to Buy WANTED: Used wooden picnic table.

Call 815-303-8583

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

450 • Under $1000 12'x12' Screen tent, totally enclosed on all sides, top & bottom. Keeps bugs out. New in box. $95.

815-222-7946 Princeton 2 drawer filing cabinet $10; Middle/High School CD learning system $5 each; classical record sets $3. 815-869-3054

450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

614 • Car Sales

768 • Homes For Sale

Beautiful couch & chair $150; 2 tires, 225-70R15, $10 each;.

Call 815-878-5851

Parents! Is your child starting clarinet this Fall and need a good used one? All redone $180.

Call 815-878-7399

PRINCETON 8 Chelmar Drive. Thursday, July 23, 4pm-7pm; Friday, July 24, 8am-3pm; Saturday, July 25, 8am-Noon.

HUGE SALE! Boy's toys & clothes 2t-4t. Jr & women's shoes, purses & clothes. Tons of books!

Home décor. Lots of misc.

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

House in Walnut 3 bedrooms; 3 1/2 bath; newly painted; main floor laundry; central air; attached 1-car garage, newly sided detached garage; newer roof; Price can be negotiated. Please call or text (815) 878-3170 for more information.

PRINCETON-1011 Lora Ave. Thursday, July 30, 2pm-7pm; Friday, July 31, 8am-5pm; Saturday, Aug. 1st, 8am-12pm. Everything must go, reasonably priced. Kitchenware, décor, seasonal items, boating needs, clothes, jewelry, accessories, 2 heaters, several fans, numerous items. Must come see!

767 • Mobile Home Sales

Cattle shoot. $250; 1977 Chevy 8# pickup bed, $200; Whirlpool double door refrigerator. $350.

Call 815-699-2641 Chest freezer, $150; refrigerator $300; David's Bridal gown & veil, size 16, will fit a 14. $200.

Call 815-866-2611 Frigidaire 18,500 BTU, room air conditioner.

Cools 1170 sq. foot.

Brand new in box. Asking $350 (was $500 new).

Call 815-315-8753 Laptop $100 HP Compaq CQ57. Windows7. DVD/ CD, wireless. 1Ghz. 15.6" screen, webcam.

Call 815-875-7184 Metal futon, $50; an Oak table with leaf & 4 chairs $35; pack and play $10.

Call 815-303-3647 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 404 Fox Creek Lane. Thursday, July 23, 1pm-5:30pm; Friday, July 24, 9am-1pm; Saturday, July 25, 9am1pm.

2 FAMILY SALE Lots of kids stuff.

Strollers, including Baby Jogger City Mini Gt, baby gates, DS games, toys, books, and Little Tikes items. Brand name kids' clothes. Some new with tags. Boys' size 7-12Nike, Abercrombie, Gap, etc. Girls' mostly size 5, 6, 6x- Jelly the Pug dresses, Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, etc. Some 3 months through size 14. Kids shoes- Nike, Skechers, Stride Rite, Morgan and Milo, etc. Pottery Barn stools, dresser, coffee table, file cabinet, queen comforter set, and misc. household. Smoke-free, pet-free home

RURAL WYANET 17326 1490 East. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 24, 25, 26; 7am-2pm ESTATE SALE. Household items, furniture, shelves, tools, old cars, misc.

HOUSE RAFFLE. NOT Scam, No Joke. Tickets on sale at Estate Sale along with information, full details. 4.5 acres, barn, house, garage. Only 300 tickets available.

DON'T MISS OUT!

PRINCETON 525 Harvey Drive. Thursday, July 23, 3pm-7pm; Friday, July 24, 8am-4pm; Saturday, July 25, 8am-Noon.

GROUP GARAGE SALE. Lots of furniture, bedding household items

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PRINCETON 650 Erickson Drive East. Friday, July 24, 2pm-6pm; Saturday, July 25, 8am-5pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Something Old! Something New!

******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

1999 Chevy Lumina.

158,000 miles, runs great. $1,200.

Call 815-376-2209

614 • Car Sales

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale

**************** 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

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON 1 bedroom, upstairs. $450 plus deposit. Heat, water included. No smoking. No pets.

Call 815-879-8616 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, 1 bath, upstairs Victorian apartment on Park Avenue. Utilities included.

Washer/dryer on-site.

New paint. $600. No pets.

Call 931-801-3965 PRINCETON 657 East Peru. Upstairs, 2 bedroom.

No pets. No smoking. $550, includes gas & water. Call 815-876-7320

858 • Homes for Rent RURAL PRINCETON 4 bedroom, Princeton Schools. $900 per month.

References and security deposit required. Available September 1st. Broker Owned. Call Ray Farm Management for application, 815-872-3276 RURAL PRINCETON Princeton Schools.

Available September 1st.

5 bedrooms. Central air. $900 per month. References & security deposit required. Call Ray Farm Management for application, 815-872-3276 WYANET 2 bedroom house. Deposit. No pets or smoking. Call for info: 815-699-2686

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View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE 1 1/2 Story 3 Bedroom Home w/ Utility Shed & Natural Gas Furnace LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON-WALLERS ADD. SD L 120 SL 35 B 1232 P 50 D 05-7082 LOT SIZE 42.14 X 129 TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852 Please Note: Personal Property will be sold Right After Real Estate!!

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARY ELLEN ) STATON, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-51 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Ellen Staton. Letters of office were issued to Theresa A. Oloffson of 122 E.

Second St., Wyanet, IL 61379 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on

or before January 18, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys

within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 14th day of July, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 2015.

County Board of Bureau County, Illinois, will meet at the Court House in Princeton, Illinois, in Special Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 6:30 pm. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Published in the Bureau County Republican July 25, 2015.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Members of the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Marriage of Tijerina: ROBIN TIJERINA, Petitioner, and ERIC TIJERINA, Respondent.

Bureau Co. Case No. 2015-D-40 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, Notice is

hereby given you, ERIC TIJERINA, that this case has been commenced in this court by the petitioner against you for a Dissolution of Marriage and other relief.

Unless you file your appearance at Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, within 30 days, a Judgment or decree by default may be taken against you on or after August 18, 2015 for the relief

asked for in the complaint.

Mary Dremann, Clerk of the Court.

Donald R. Dirks Jr., Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Attorney for Petitioner, 1021 Clinton St., Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 434-5903.

Published in the Bureau County Republican July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 2015.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY, SHEFFIELD, IL showing cash receipts and disbursements for fiscal year ending April 30, 2015 GENERAL FUND Revenue Taxes $25,774.62 Patron Service $374.25 Misc. Grants & Gifts $5,700.00 Interest $12.60 Per Capita Grant $2,365.02 Village Social Security Payment $3,248.60 Expenditures Books $3,909.37 Audio Visual & Computer $1,441.35 Net Wages $15,538.18 Social Security $3,428.60 Insurance $1,686.00 Utilities $3,241.46 Building Equipment & Maintenance $457.30 Supplies $622.79 Service Fees $1,167.25 Miscellaneous Expense $800.61 RECAPITULATION General Fund Balance on hand April 30, 2014 $11,586.51 Total Revenue $37,475.09 $49,061.60 Total Expenditures $32,292.91 Balance on hand May 1, 2015 $16,768.69 Memorial Fund Balance on hand April 30, 2014 $3,704.99 Total Revenue $499.17 $4,204.16 Expenditures -0Balance April 30, 2015 $4,204.16 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 25, 2015.

the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-22580.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-22580 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00091 TJSC#: 35-8638 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I663584 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 25, Aug. 1 and 8, 2015.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEATONVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SEATONVILLE, IL 61359 Statement of receipts and disbursements for the year beginning June 1, 2014 and ending May 31, 2015.

Beginning Balance on hand in all accounts June 1, 2014 $141,133.33 RECEIPTS Illinois Personal Property $855.11 Insurance Refund 330.00 Interest Income 287.27 Property Tax 34,340.12 Reimburse Expense 300.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $36,112.50 DISBURSEMENTS Administrative Expense: Insurance $6,049.00 Posting & Publication 209.00 Printing, Office Supplies & Postage 48.00 Telephone & Internet 957.14 TOTAL Administrative Expense $7,263.14 Building Expense: Building & Grounds Maintenance $483.00 Repair & Improvement 10,140.00 Utilities 3,188.93 TOTAL Building Expense $13,811.93 Fire Equipment & Supplies: Maintenance of Fire Equipment $1,989.57 Water Purchase 325.00 TOTAL Fire Equipment & Supplies $2,314.57 Misc. Expense (Property Taxes) 679.12 Professional Fees: Fireman’s Fund 500.00 Legal Fees 735.00 TOTAL Professional Fees 1,235.00 Truck Purchase & Expense: Fuel/Oil Expense 212.00 Other Truck Purchase & Expense 300.00 TOTAL Truck Puchase & Expense 512.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $25,815.76 RECAPITUALATION Balance on Hand June 1, 2014 $141,133.33 Total Receipts 36,112.50

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ROBERT F. GREENING JR., et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00091 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING 639.58 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 09 MINUTES EAST 994.25 FEET, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 41 MINUTES WEST 335.7 FEET, DOWN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE C.R.I. AND P. RAILROAD RUNNING THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD FOR 1224.96 FEET, RUNNING THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 12, 864.06 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AND INVOLVING AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 14.49 ACRES, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 17829 1075 NORTH AVENUE, TISKILWA, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-200-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

999 • Legal Notices Subtotal Total Disbursements BALANCE ON HAND MAY 31, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS

999 • Legal Notices 177,245.83 $25,815.76

$151,430.07 ) ) SS. COUNT OF BUREAU ) AFFIDAVIT ROSS TAYLOR, KAREN SCHLENZ, and ANDREW KUNKEL, being first duly sworn, each on their individual oath, state and certify that the above and foregoing Annual Financial Statement is a correct and true statement on the funds on hand, receipts and disbursements of the Seatonville Fire Protection District for the year herein indicated.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of July, 2015. /s/ Lori A. Meagher, Notary Public /s/ Ross Taylor /s/ Karen Schlenz /s/ Andrew Kunkel Published in the Bureau County Republican July 25, 2015.

13-023711 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARY H. SMITH; COLLECTION ) PROFESSIONALS, INC., TIM HOLT ) Defendants, ) 13 CH 80 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Seven (7) in Block Ten (10) in the Village of Ladd, Excepting the Coal and Other Minerals underlying the surface with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 334 North Chicago Avenue, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-09-432-010. \The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

13-023711 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARY H. SMITH; COLLECTION ) PROFESSIONALS, INC., TIM HOLT ) Defendants, ) 13 CH 80 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 334 North Chicago Avenue, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-09-432-010.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(614) 220-5611.

I662753 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 11, 18 and 25, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ROBERT F. GREENING JR., et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00091 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17829 1075 NORTH AVENUE, TISKILWA, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-200-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-14-22580.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-22580 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00091 TJSC#: 35-8638 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I663584 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 25, Aug. 1 and 8, 2015.

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On the road ... with cattle on my mind Summer is finally here, and my summer has been filled with many different types of road trips.

The beginning of June, I spent three days down at Springfield for the 87th Illinois FFA Convention. I enjoyed listening to the motivational speakers because they relayed to us FFA members about their own FFA experiences and how FFA has shaped their career.

The middle of June was spent with a week out at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., for a livestock judging camp. I met kids from all across the U.S. that came to the camp.

There were livestock judging students from California to Texas to Michigan. At camp we learned how to improve our judging skills and how to prepare a good set of reasons that were orally given to a camp leader.

Since, I would like to continue my livestock judging experience when I attend college, the college level of livestock judging requires oral reasons, for placing a group of animals, be given. Throughout Kansas there were miles and miles of rolling hills, with large groups of cattle in the distance dotting the hills like little fly specs. This was the first time for visiting the Flint Hills, and my family was amazed that the hand of our Heavenly Father could paint such a green rolling landscape. The pastures were huge with very little fencing and an occasional tree.

Before considering cattle on your farm, you should learn how to effectively and safely handle them. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has done many different research projects on how to effectively handle cattle in different situations.

This program has thoughtfully designed

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steps to properly address the situations at hand.

To handle cattle effectively, we need to understand cattle’s scope of vision. Cattle have nearly 360-degree vision, with their blind spot directly behind them. Cattle also want to maintain a comfort zone around them, and when objects move into the comfort zone the animal tends to back away.

Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, calls this zone the “flight zone.” Each animal has a different flight zone, depending on the amount of pressure applied. Cattle have a point called the “point of balance” which is normally the point of the shoulder with most cattle. When a handler is behind the “point of balance”, the animals move forward, and when in front of the point the animal moves back. When working with cattle, understand their natural behavior and use slow movements to handle animals with less stress.

Compromised animals need extra care and attention when you are handling or moving your stock. A compromised animal is defined as an animal with reduced capacity to withstand the stress of living or transportation due to injury, fatigue, infirmity, poor health, distress, very young or old age, impending birth or any other cause. BQA has come up with six easy steps to follow on how to properly address

approximately two hours after the environmental temperature peaks, and takes four to six hours to lower back to normal temperature.

During high-heat seasons, work cattle in smaller groups, so cattle are not standing more than 30 minutes in a holding area.

Never overcrowd working facilities, work cattle slowly, and use low-stress handling techniques. Unlike us humans, cattle don’t sweat effectively and rely primarily on respiration (panting) for cooling. Since cattle are ruminants, the fermentation process generates considerable heat.

Remember that processing cattle can elevate the animal’s core temperature, no matter what the environmental temperature is. Cattle movements should be short distances during hot seasons.

Compromised animals are at higher risks for heat stress. Sick or lame animals are usually running higher temperature than their normal 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, this combined with hot temperatures and high humidity raise risk of heat stress.

Some precautions to take for these compromised animals are shade and cooling resources.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has developed excellent guidelines that were grouped into a program called Beef Quality Assurance, and all beef producers are asked to implement BQA in their beef production. Good animal husbandry and being certified under the BQA program gives proof to the buying consumer that we in agriculture are doing all we can to provide a safe, humanely grown product.

Kaitlyn Hildebrand will be a senior at LaMoille High School. She resides with her family in rural Ohio.

these compromised animals.

Prevention: Biosecurity plans, herd health programs, facility designs and effective (low stress) handling practices, as well as early identification of herd or facility-related problems will help to prevent many animal health concerns or issues.

Observation: Cattle should be observed several times daily, especially during feeding. Early detection of illness or injury is key to minimizing disease or discomfort and speed of recovery.

Treatment: Treatment should be determined and administered as soon as possible to prevent conditions of animal from deteriorating.

Separation: Segregate compromised animals into designated recovery pen or areas to permit close observation, treatment and easy access to feed and water without competition.

Transport: If animals are well enough for transport, and all veterinarian protocols are met decide where and when to ship the compromised animal.

Euthanize: Any animal not well enough for transport, or unfit for human consumption must be euthanized on-farm as quickly as possible to reduce time that they suffer. Don’t send to auction or processing plant.

When handling cattle through high heat humidity indexes, we need to understand how to lower their stress level. Handling cattle early in the mornings before temperatures get too high is always recommended. Handle cattle before 8 a.m. and never ever after 10 a.m. during summer months.

Also don’t believe that handling cattle in the evening will reduce the risk of heat stress. Cattle’s core temperature peaks

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Bees are all the buzz in modern medicine The miracle of a natural cure

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LAMOILLE — The sting of Parkinson’s Disease may never cease for Vietnam veteran Jim Hamacher, but “bee” prepared for this breakthrough.

In essence, nothing was working, and the Hamacher family was ready to try anything when they finally discovered their cure.

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2000, Jim gradually lost both his easy movement and his way of life. The avid hunter and fishing fanatic could no longer enjoy the outdoor activities he once loved. Due to his taxing disease, Jim could no longer stand up

straight, show expression, write and was constantly plagued with fatigue.

Yet today, no one would know about his symptoms or his disease. Jim is walking around, standing up straight, talking and smiling with his wife — just like anyone else.

The typical list of Parkinson’s medications just continued to grow without any great success, said Jim’s wife, Janet, it was just too much.

“He was going downhill fast, and so we had opted not to take any more medicine,” she said.

However in September of 2012, the Hamachers’ lives took a turn as sweet as honey when the family discovered the Bee

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While most people tend to shy away from those pesky bees flying around one’s head, a LaMoille man embraces their sting. Jim Hamacher was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2000. While attempting to deal with the disease with a plethora of medications, Hamacher discovered Bee Venom Therapy acupuncture treatments in 2012.

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and bounds. Jim has even been able to return to his favorite leisure activities of hunting and fishing, often taking hunting trips. When the two went to Florida for the winter, Jim drove the entire way.

Under the instruction of Dr. Fancis Yurasek, an internationally-recognized acupuncturist, Janet began administering Jim’s treatment in September of 2012.

“The Lord just whispered and told me. He said, ‘Janet, the two of us can do anything together.’ And like I said, if I can give him quality of life everyday, hey, why not?”

Now, after about three years of treatment, Janet has gotten the treatment mastered. With her journal of past treatments, her book of acupuncture points and her little box of honey bees, Janet administers the BVT treatment to her husband whenever the need arises.

She said the acupuncture points used, the quantity of stings and the regularity of treatment depends on how Jim is feeling. One treatment could involve around 12 to 16 stings. When Jim feels the need or lack of energy arising, the two prepare the bees and administer the stings.

It usually ends up being about once a week, said Jim, adding, yes it hurts, but it’s worth it.

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“We know it works,” Jim said.

After living with Parkinson’s for about 12 years, Jim was able to see improvements immediately with the BVT treatment. In only one BVT treatment, Jim was able to sign his name legibly for the first time in several years. The Hamachers were ready to give it a try.

Some people thought we were crazy, added Janet, but then they saw the results.

“In a two-week period of time, he (Jim’s Doctor) couldn’t believe and neither could the gals how much it had changed for the better. I was able to do things, well, I could reach down and touch my toes which I couldn’t do when I first went in,” said Jim in a 2013 Veteran’s Special Programs American National Network video where he and his wife were featured to discuss the BVT success.

Two years later when Jim watched the video in his home, he teared up as he struggled to see on the screen how much the disease once cost him.

Since the couple started Jim’s treatment, life has improved by leaps

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Jim and Janet Hamacher show the salve Jim uses after he allows a bee to sting him. The salve is kept in the freezer to help with the discomfort of the bee stings.

“You can’t be scared of them,” said Janet as she collected a honey bee from the box, preparing to sting her husband.

After checking her book of acupuncture points, Janet marked a spot on Jim’s knee and allowed

the bee to sting her husband. She explained the various acupuncture points are beneficial to specific areas of the body.

This particular spot she chose corresponded with the small intestine.

“It is (painful), but he

(Jim) doesn’t say anything. He just gets himself psyched up because he knows, come the next day, he’s going to feel wonderful. And why the venom is so powerful, I don’t know,” said Janet.

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People may not want to get stung, the two agreed, but what’s a few stings compared to the alternative?

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Back-to-school tips to keep kids healthy and safe (StatePoint) Back-toschool prep means more than a trip to the office supply store. Help kids stay strong, healthy and safe this school year by putting wellness front and center.

“Thinking about backto-school now can help parents keep kids on track for a healthy summer and start to school,” said Dr. Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With that in mind, Hassink recommends taking the following steps.

fidence, cooperation and healthy habits, and the start of the school year brings many opportunities to join various programs.

Hydration, nutrition and proper conditioning are important for any sport, especially those with intense training in warm weather. Schedule a sports physical with your pediatrician to discuss your child’s overall health and how to prevent injuries.

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Ease into the school schedule Ease the back-to-school transition by keeping bedtime and meals scheduled during the summer and adjusting timing as school approaches. If your child has been going to bed later than usual, begin adjusting his or her bedtime earlier toward the end of summer. Depending on age, children and teens need between 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 hours of sleep nightly.

For young children, arranging to see their new classroom and meet their new teacher before school starts can calm first day jitters. Go over the school schedule with your child, including how she will get

to school and what the plans are for after school time.

Schedule a pediatric visit The back-to-school season is a good time for scheduling a pediatric exam. Create a list of items you want to discuss

with your child’s pediatrician. This list should include ensuring your child is up-to-date on vaccinations, a crucial part of preventive care.

It’s a good idea to build a medical home with a pediatrician by sticking with one doctor or medical practice throughout childhood and adolescence. The doctor will be

better informed of your child’s medical history and aware of any emerging problems.

Beyond medical testing, pediatricians are well-equipped to counsel patients and parents on emotional and social issues, as well as issues that often crop up during adolescence, such as smoking, drugs, drinking,

sexual activity and depression.

“Parents can ask a pediatrician about anything related to the care of their child or teen, medical or not,” said Hassink. “The visit can be a good way to bring up these issues.”

Consider sports Sports can foster con-

If your child will be walking to school, travel the route with him to assess its safety. Find out about traffic patterns and crossing guards. Teach your child safety rules like looking both ways. If possible, have your child commute with an older sibling or neighbor. If your child will be riding a bike or skateboard, be sure he wears a helmet. Review basic rules for safer riding. Bus riders should also be mindful of safety rules, like remaining in one’s seat and listening to the driver.

More back-to-school tips can be found at www. healthychildren.org.

As a parent, you can take steps to help ensure your children are prepared for a happy, healthy school year.

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Parents: Tips to support healthy hydration (StatePoint) Parents often wonder how to maintain their kids’ health. One important step that may be overlooked is to ensure that young children are properly hydrated. It can also be a challenge for parents to create a menu kids will enjoy that meets the recommended daily value (DV) of vitamins and nutrients.

“By including U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified organic fruits and vegetables in your children’s diets, you can help ensure your child is staying hydrated from the water in them, while also consuming the necessary vitamins, minerals and protein that they need to grow healthy and strong,” said Dr. Deena Blanchard, pediatrician at Premier Pediatrics in New York City and a consultant for Ella’s Kitchen brand, which makes organic food for babies, toddlers and kids. “Nutritional shakes provide proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the necessary building blocks of a healthy immune system, to supplement kids’ daily diets for complete nutrition; and electrolyte waters with naturally-occurring electrolytes can also help keep kids hydrated.”

Blanchard recommends the following tips to help parents make good choices for their children.

• Hydrate children, especially when sick: When children are sick, the importance of proper hydration cannot be overestimated. If eating or drinking is difficult, try giving your child smaller amounts, more fre-

quently. Choose water, 100 percent juice or drinks that contain naturally occurring electrolytes and other components that help support kids’ immune systems.

• Choose wisely: Watch out for artificial flavors, colors and preservatives as well as the amount of added sugars in sports drinks and other beverages. It is important to provide kids with beverages that are free of artificial ingredients and contain fruits and vegetables. You can be sure you’re avoiding those additions when you choose USDA organic beverages, such as Ella’s Kitchen Organic Coconut Water Electrolyte Drinks or their new Smoothie Drinks, which provide one full serving of fruit per 8

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• Don’t forget to hydrate when playing sports: Kids can become dehydrated while playing sports or engaging in other physical activity. At the ballpark or playground, it is important to keep drinks on hand. Good choices include organic fruit and veggie purees, which contribute significant water to the diet and naturally-occurring electrolytes for natural rehydration.

• Supplement: Though vital to proper growth and development, meeting the recommended daily intake of vitamins and nutrients can be tough, especially for little ones who are picky eaters. A tasty, protein-packed nutritional shake can help par-

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Made with ingredients parents recognize, these shakes provide a boost of nutrition with a taste that kids will enjoy.

In the warmer months, proper hydration is especially crucial.

Parents should seek out choices for kids that support a healthy immune system.

Ways to improve your health (StatePoint) For the health conscious, there’s no such thing as a summer vacation from making good nutritional choices and getting plenty of exercise. But there’s no reason to let a healthy lifestyle become boring.

Here are three ways to let the summer season guide your routine: • Mix up movement: After months of indoor exercise, you may be ready for a change of scenery. And summer is the ideal time to take a break from the treadmill and incorporate different types of movement and exercise into your lifestyle. So ditch the gym this weekend and head for greener pastures. You’ll find yourself activating different muscles than you normally would by mixing things up.

• Eat in-season produce: Take advantage of the summer harvest and plan meals around in-season produce. The USDA lists apples, beets, bell peppers, kiwifruit, carrots, garlic, peaches, okra and cherries, amongst many more fruits and vegetables that reach their peak in the summer months. These items are a chock full of vitamins and nutrients and taste their best in summer.

• Summer sun: Beyond the Vitamin D factor, a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology shows that sunlight may lower blood pressure. Some researchers now say the benefits of sunlight could outweigh cancer risks associated with exposure. Don’t forget to take the usual precautions, however.

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Tips for ‘Kids Eat Right Month’ this August (StatePoint) You want the best for your kids. As role models, parents and caregivers play a vital role in children’s health — teaching kids about healthful foods and making sure they get enough daily physical activity.

More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics.

But childhood obesity, which is associated with elevated risks of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, bone and joint problems and sleep apnea, amongst other adverse health effects, can usually be prevented.

“August, which is Kids Eat Right Month, is the perfect opportunity for families to focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles,” says Marina Chaparro, registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

To help, Chaparro is offering parents and caregivers tips they can use to promote healthy habits.

Shop smart Get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner

families who eat together have a stronger bond, and children have higher self-confidence and perform better in school.

Cook healthfully Involve your children in the preparation of all meals with age-appropriate tasks. Getting your kids involved helps teach them about food, and may entice them to try new foods they helped prepare.

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table. Be adventurous by picking a new food every week.

half the grains your family eats are whole grains. For beverages, choose water over sugary drinks, and opt for fat-free or low-fat milk. Also, be mindful of appropriate portion sizes.

Plan wisely When planning meals, start by filling half the plate with fruits and vegetables, choosing low-sodium options. Make sure at least

Get moving After meals, get moving

together. Aside from being a great way to spend time together, regular physical activity strengthens muscle and bones, helps to achieve a healthy body weight and supports learning. It can also help develop social skills and build self-esteem. Children are encouraged to be active for 60 minutes per day.

Eat right Breakfast is a critical meal. Make sure no one in the family skips it — including you. In the evening, sit down together as a family to enjoy dinner and the opportunity to share the day’s experiences with one another.

Research indicates that

A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can deliver the highest level of nutrition counseling. Consider consulting an RDN to ensure your family is getting needed nutrients with a meal plan tailored to your family’s lifestyle and busy schedule. To search for an RDN in your area, to find more healthful eating tips, recipes and videos, and to learn more about Kids Eat Right Month, visit KidsEatRight.org.

As a parent, you are highly influential, and habits formed early on could potentially last a lifetime. Take steps to steer kids to a path of good health.

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Tips to get faster, stronger and more flexible (StatePoint) If you work out a couple times a week, you are on the right path to good health. But experts say this can and should be just the beginning of your fitness journey.

“Our bodies are designed to be fast, powerful and agile,” says Paul “Coach” Wade, fitness expert and author of the new book “Explosive Calisthenics.”

“However, modern Americans have become the slowest, least agile members of our species in all history.”

Wade says a vanishing percent of people even attempt to unlock their body’s full athletic potential. To help, he is offering tips to take your overall fitness to the next level.

Ditch the fear Traditional calisthenic moves used by gymnasts, martial artists, athletes and tumblers — such as flips and kip-ups — may seem intimidating. But Wade says that most people have the inherent ability to master such moves by working on each one in progressions.

“Movements like these have been handed down from generation to generation,” he says. “They should not be the exclusive domain of gymnasts.

Ditch the excuses Getting in great shape requires consistency, and it’s all too easy to make excuses for missing a workout. Whether you’re always on the road or can’t

afford to renew your gym membership, Wade says such excuses don’t hold water.

“While modern training methods involve equipment like barbells, balls,

boxes and gymnastics gear, the superior way of building maximum speed, power and ability is the old-school method of using just your body’s own weight, nothing else,” he

says.

Whether you’re crunched for time or crunched for space, don’t let these circumstances prevent you from getting a great workout. Pushups,

squats, leg raises, bridges and jumps are just a few fundamental exercises that can be performed in a small space without any gear.

Stay focused Don’t try to take shortcuts. Successful athletes don’t leap ahead and tackle moves they aren’t ready for -- they find ways to make the stuff they can already do work even better for them.

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When it comes to physical fitness, don’t settle for halfway decent. No matter what your level of fitness is today, take a cue from the fitness experts to use more of your full potential.

How to best protect your skin this summer and beyond (StatePoint) Despite the warnings about the aging effects the sun can have on your skin, only five percent of Americans apply sunscreen to their body daily, according to a recent survey conducted using GfK’s Knowledge Panel. While experts say that using sunscreen should be a year-round habit, during the active, outdoor days of summer, it’s even more critical.

“Make this the year that you adopt a healthy summer sun care routine for

your skin, particularly if you spend long periods of time in the sun,” encourages Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick of the Brevard Skin and Cancer Center.

Kirkpatrick offers several skin-protecting tips for sun lovers: Everyday protection The midday hours are the most hazardous for UV exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends staying in the shade when possible and using sunscreen with

an SPF of 15 or higher.

For everyday sunscreen options for your face, look for hypoallergenic formulas that won’t clog pores.

NO-AD’s new Oil-Free Face SPF 30 sunscreen is ultra-light, dermatologist tested and recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation for daily use. It contains watermelon extract to help protect against skin cell DNA damage caused by UV light. For a convenient on-thego option, consider a wide-format stick, such

as NO-AD’s new Sport Body & Face Stick, which goes on smoothly with no mess, is geared toward sensitive skin, and offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 sun protection.

Outdoor and water enthusiasts Runners, hikers, swimmers and other outdoor athletes should bear in mind that conventional sunscreens may wash off after water sports or a vigorous workout.

For those who spend long hours in the water,

consider new BullFrog Surf Formula Gel, an alcohol-free, preservative-free, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic sunscreen that allows for frequent reapplication without irritation. It includes a water-resistant agent extracted from pine rosin, a naturally renewable source, and provides broad-spectrum SPF 36 protection.

Self-tanners To get the sun-kissed look, you don’t actually need to spend long hours in the sun. Consider a

self-tanner, like Ocean Potion EverGlow Xtreme Self-Tanning Lotion, which delivers subtle color within hours and a rich tan in only three days instead of the usual seven. This moisturizing lotion works on all skin tones, and contains vitamins A, C and E to promote skin health and a youthful appearance.

Remember, exposure to the sun causes skin to suffer from premature aging.

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