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Bike path work progressing 500-foot sea wall constructed

By Lyle Ganther

“The project is coming together.”

Workers began putting rock in Big Bureau Creek Monday, July 20, in the continuing project to repair the Hennepin Canal bike path between Locks 6 and 7 between Bureau and Tiskilwa.

“The project is coming together,” said Scott Dekeyser, superintendent of Phoenix Corporation of Port Byron, the firm hired to shore up the canal’s levee that had been eroded away by Bureau Creek’s water during numerous floods over the years.

Dekeyser said 2,800 tons of rip rap boulders weighing between 200 to 500 pounds each will be placed in Big Bureau Creek next to a 500-foot long sea wall designed to prevent further erosion of the bike path once it is finished.

The sea wall was placed 45 feet in the ground by another contractor.

Twelve trucks are hauling the boulders this week from Vermilion Quarry near Oglesby to the job site. Each truck can carry 14 tons of boulders at a time, meaning about

Scott Dekeyser, superintendent Phoenix Corporation of Port Byron

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200 truckloads will eventually be hauled to the site.

About 2,000 tons of sand was also hauled to the site to help in draining water from the bike path. More dirt will be trucked there from a site north of Tiskilwa to bring up the bike path to its former height.

Dekeyser estimates the work will be done by the end of August or first of September depending on weather.

Work first began June 9 on the bike path repair project with truckloads of gravel hauled to be placed on the bike path to allow for the heavier trucks to drive on the bike path designed for bikes, hikers and horses.

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BCR photo/Lyle Ganther

This picture was taken the first of June when work first began on restoring the bike path along the Hennepin Canal between Tiskilwa and Bureau. Bureau Creek had eroded the bike path during many floods over the years to the point where the path was closed earlier this year when it was too dangerous to use. See another photo on page 4.

Grandkids: A source of Pride & Joy? Food pantry campaign has a three-fold focus

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Township Food Pantry has found a unique way to start a collection for its most demanded item during the summer months.

The Pride & Joy summer cereal campaign calls on area grandparents to honor their own grandchildren by donating cereal — one box for each grandchild.

Jan Martin, Hall Township Food Pantry director, explained when grandparents drop off a box or boxes of cereal, a label with their grandchild’s name is placed on the box to recognize that grandchild.

In addition, to create a giving visual, volunteers at the food pantry have started a chain with the name of the honored grandchild on each link.

Why grandparents? Martin said after much discussion and reminiscing, the food pantry board members discovered the strong bond of a grandparent and their love to feed those grandchildren is a perfect combination of giving.

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The eyes scream for ice cream Kiyrra Morris attempts to eat her serving of ice cream during an ice cream eating contest during the annual Pow Wow Days celebration in Tiskilwa Thursday evening. The evening held a variety of fun-filled family events. Pow Wow Days continues through Saturday. See Tuesday’s BCR for more coverage.

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Ottawa firefighters Local 523 hosts international motorcycle rally

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

Firefighters understand the balance and focus necessary during operation. They are finetuned on the speed of ignition and the importance of every compo-

nent to be firing on all cylinders. They caution against reckless behavior and dedicate their lives to grasping every hand they can as they fly toward the open road to freedom.

It’s no wonder so many of them ride motorcycles.

Ottawa Firefighters

Local 523 hosted the 2015 International Association of Fire Fighters - Motorcycle Group national rally Thursday, July 30, and around 300 bikers motored into Central Illinois. Adam Wampler, a Local 523 firefighter for 11 years, likened the celebration

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Hoping to bring home the Little Miss Bureau County Fair crown ...

Contestants for the 2015 Little Miss Bureau County Fair Queen title include (in photo at left) Ava Morton, 8, of Princeton; Lesleigh Maynard, 8, of Walnut; Sylvie Rutledge, 7, of Princeton; 2014 Little Miss Bureau County Fair Queen Emilee Merkel of Princeton; Olivia Sandoval, 7, of Princeton; Chloe Miller, 7, of Princeton and Ashlyn Maupin, 7, of Wyanet. In the photo at right, contestants include Jessa Mclaughlin, 6, of Princeton; Ashley Richardson, 7, of Princeton; Kiyrra Morris, 6, of Malden; 2014 Little Miss Bureau County Fair Queen Emilee Merkel of Princeton; Gracelynn Hansen, 7, of Princeton; Henna Doucette, 7, of Bureau and Faith Hanson, 8, of Wyanet. This year’s pageant for all three Bureau County Fair queens is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in the auditorium at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius. The public is invited.

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Martin said this program is three-fold: Grandparents can honor their grandchildren; patrons will be able to feed their children; and grandchildren will learn a valuable lesson in giving and helping others.

She explained cereal is

the most requested summer item at the pantry, most likely because it is an easy and filling treat for children home from school for the summer.

Martin said the campaign has been successful, and the food pantry has seen amazing results.

The most recent count on the number of boxes

received from the Pride & Joy campaign was 289 boxes and counting.

“This one Grandma has one grandson, but she brought in 15 boxes of cereal,” she said. “Our need is great, but thank God we have a giving community.

Every box helps.”

The goal now it to wrap the “chain of giving” all the

way around the pantry, which Martin is optimistic they will be able to make happen.

Martin explained how much the community has come together to help out with the collection.

Local churches have alerted parishioners to the campaign, and even the city clerk in DePue helped, put-

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ting a note in the monthly water bills to notify residents of the collection.

Martin said it takes a lot of cereal, as the food pantry averages about 400 families a month, and each family goes home with one box.

“It varies day-to-day and week-to-week, but the average number is about 100 boxes a week,” she said,

referring to boxes of cereal given out to patrons.

Grandparents interested in contributing to this cereal drive may drop off boxes at the food pantry or the pantry box at a local church.

The food pantry is located at 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley.

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An international experience ... at the Academy Students from Mexico get a taste of life in the USA

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PERU — St. Bede Academy has kicked off its second year of international summer camp.

The school is hosting 16 students from Mexico, who are getting a taste of the St. Bede life. Students have spent the last three weeks exploring the Illinois Valley and beyond, taking classes at the Academy and making lifelong friends with the students and staff. The camp offers international students an opportunity to experience what life might be like if they chose to attend the Academy.

After being impressed with St. Bede and all it had to offer when sending her own daughter to the academy, Angeles Diaz Vega of Mexico, created a partnership with St. Bede. She now educates fellow parents in Mexico about St. Bede. She explained many parents strive to send their students to school in America to be introduced to the culture and English language.

“The English language is very important in Mexico because all the private schools teach English and French, but now the government this year made it mandatory that it’s spoken in public schools too,” she said.

“The world is moving with the English language, and parents want their students to speak really good English; so they will be able to study around the world.”

Diego Sanchez of Metepec, Mexico City, is just one student who hopes to study at St. Bede next year. He said the school has a good academic level, and the people make it a great place to be.

“I’ve noticed it’s not like any other schools because here you feel like you’re at home. Everyone is so friendly and always helping each other. It’s a good choice to study here,” he said.

Nicole Yaklich, a second-year camp coordinator, said this year’s camp has introduced students to a lot of local history.

The students have toured many historical sites includ-

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St. Bede Academy students pose for a photo with students from Mexico, who came to the Academy to experience life not only at the Peru-based school, but also in the United States. Besides have morning classes in English as a second language and math, the group spent much time experiencing life in the Illinois Valley as well as Chicago. ing the Owen Lovejoy Homestead and Hegeler Carus Mansion. They’ve also gotten a taste of American culture with local ice cream shops and restaurants like Mi Margarita. Outside the valley, the students discovered many of the popular sightseeing spots in Chicago.

“This is the open idea that these things would be pretty much their daily life if they were to become students here in the future. It’s a nice introduction to the area,” Yaklich said.

The students also take educational classes. From 9 a.m. to noon every day, their time is split between ESL (English as a Second Language) class and a math class.

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interact with the students, which helps further improve their English speaking skills.

Yaklich said the international camp is important to the Academy as it helps grow the boarding program, which is a unique asset for the school. Yaklich, a graduate of St. Bede, talked about positives of having a variety of international students attending the Academy when she was in school.

“It’s nice to establish relationships with people who are different from you and have had difference experiences, and I think that’s really nice to have that even at a young age like (the campers) are,” she said.

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The state of the Bureau Valley School District Superintendent delivers report

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MANLIUS — The State of the Union Address ... the state of the Bureau Valley Union Address that is ... was given Tuesday, July 28, at the BV District office in Manlius.

Bureau Valley Superintendent Stephen Endress opened the meeting by giving the board and the public a glimpse of statistics on the district — “a snapshot of the year,” he said. Endress said the entirety of the report is

on the district’s website at www.bv340.org.

Endress gave some demographic information about the student body of Bureau Valley, mentioning the declining enrollment at Bureau Valley also mimicked that of other neighboring districts.

Regarding teaching time, Endress said the district actually spends less time on Common Core subjects, however, Bureau Valley students perform better on tests and have better scores

than their peers around the state.

He said the percentage of low income students has steadily increased in the district and currently sits at around 50 percent. Numbers that have remained steady throughout the past 15 years are attendance, mobility, chronic truancy and high school graduation rates. The dropout rate has declined slightly.

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His report said, “State and federal revenues are projected to remain flat, resulting in an increased tax burden on local taxpayers and/or reliance on an ever-increasing EVA per pupil ... The additional expenses caused by rising salaries will put a large strain on an already tight budget if no other changes are made by the district to offset the revenue/ expense problems that have historically shackled the district.”

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Endress also said the district’s educators are urged to develop their skills and abilities by expanding their versatility and pursuing additional endorsements and certifications. The report showed a chart of how many of the district’s teachers are currently endorsed in specific subjects and the district’s goal of how many teachers they would like to see endorsed in those same subject areas.

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Festival 56 alum Shannon Hill enters spotlight Brigham takes final bow

By Lindsay Vaughn SPECIAL TO THE BCR

BCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Bike path work progressing Workers have been busy since the first of June to restore the bike path along the Hennepin Canal between Bureau and Tiskilwa by installing a 500-foot sea wall, putting in many truckloads of sand and dirt and hauling loads of boulders to help prevent future erosion. See story and additional photo on page 1.

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to a family reunion.

“It’s awesome that it all came together,” said Wampler, voicing his excitement about Ottawa Local 523 pulling the event, seeing as they are the smallest department ever to host with only 27 firefighters on staff. “No one is a stranger because we all do the same job, so an instant bond is felt.”

Wampler said riders from Maine to Alaska; from Florida to California all converge for the rally, with terminators of flame cruising in from Canada, Mexico and even British Columbia. Bill Stewart, an 11-year owner of Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse in Spring Valley, wanted to show his appreciation for their profession by feeding the road warriors on their way through town.

“Any time we can bring a group in, especially an international firefighters union, it’s right up my alley,” said Stewart, who has ridden motorcycles his whole life and relishes visitors who do what they love. “We’re not just a bar but an experience, so we bring them in and show

them a good time because we have to take care of our fire and police departments.”

Stewart had a food vendor blow him off at the last second and had to borrow a fire truck from the Seatonville Fire Department to set the stage, but he wasn’t going to let any sticks get in the wheel spokes during Thursday’s poker run. He grabbed some pork chops and lit up the grills for the bikers, who enjoyed live music

by Jimmy Essl and a dunk tank on the patio, which caught many more strikes from the ladies than from the fellas. All proceeds from the dunk tank went to the Spring Valley Park Board.

Greg Gollner and his wife, Patty, showed up in style, riding a Polaris Slingshot motorcycle, a tripod instrument that allows driver and passenger to sit side by side and catches the eye even on a street full of stunning two-wheelers.

Gollner spent 27 years under the smoke at the Greenfield, Wisconsin Local 1963 before retiring eight years ago, and now explores the landscape in his Slingshot, which affords Patty greater comfort despite her multi-

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“It’s awesome to be part of the brotherhood extended from the fire department to motorcycles,” Gollner said.

Rodney Lange, a 31-year veteran of the Princeton Fire Department who retired five years back, and Nick Vujanov, who is 10 years into his service for the PFD, enjoyed their first rally Thursday.

“This is beautiful weather for riding, and it’s cool to see the brotherhood coming together,” said Vujanov, a fan of the crowd and the cause. “We’re meeting new people at a global event, and yet it’s so close to home.”

The IAFF-MG Ninth National Rally points included Boondocks in Seneca, downtown Utica, Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse in Spring Valley, Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley (outside of Sheffield) and the Gunsmoke Grill in Cedar Point. The rally ended at H2O Bar & Grill in Ottawa, where firefighters enjoyed a pig roast and live music to conclude the festivities, and one lucky rider went home with a 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide won by raffle.

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PRINCETON — Many hands and voices contribute behind the scenes at Festival 56, but what the audience sees onstage comes down to the vision of one person — the artistic director. On Sept. 1, Dexter Brigham will step down from the position he’s held throughout the Festival’s first 12 seasons and welcome Chicago-based artist Shannon Hill to the spotlight.

A time of transition

According to Princeton Theatre Group Board President Maureen Droessler, Brigham unintentionally gave Festival 56 a three-season transition period while dividing his time between Princeton and Midland, Mich., where he has served as managing director of Center Stage Theatre and Choirs at Midland Center for the Arts since 2013.

“We had the opportunity to taper off Dexter’s time in Princeton and gradually sort out that he was wearing what I call ‘too many hats,’” Droessler said.

The board began taking over administrative duties, including managing buildings and off-season events, and hired an office manager to handle day-to-day business. As they developed a succession plan, board members sought input from Festival alumni on what makes a good artistic director for a company like Festival 56.

The board selected Hill after reviewing

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At the end of the summer, Festival 56 co-founder Dexter Brigham will step down as artistic director, a position he’s held since Season 1. Brigham said he and successor Shannon Hill have been working at “downloading 12 years’ worth of minutiae from (his) brain into hers” as she prepares to take over Sept. 1. resumes and interviewing candidates with Brigham. He described his successor — who works as an actor, director, teacher, vocal coach and fight choreographer — as a “dynamic artist” with a “sense of vision and commitment to what the Festival is about.”

Enter ...

Shannon Hill

Hill, a 2014 company member, discovered Festival 56 two years ago while visiting a friend in the cast.

“I fell in love with the whole idea of the Festival and how this tiny town makes it possible for professional artists to do the work they love well and be able to live off of it,” Hill said.

As artistic director, Hill will be responsible for the artistic vision of the Festival. “(The artistic director’s) priorities are reflected in what ends up on stage, … what the conversation is that we’re having with the audience,” said Brigham.

Hill already knows what her first conversation with the audience will be.

“This coming season, the conversation is all about change,” said Hill.

“We’ll be addressing questions in our shows about how people deal with change. Is change a good thing? Is it a bad thing? What happens when people change?

Do people change?”

Appropriately, Droessler said the board is open to change. Even though Hill is acting, directing and associate producing this summer, she has still taken the time to meet with board and community members to exchange ideas and plan for the future.

“Shannon has jumped in with both feet even before the job officially starts,” said Droessler.

Hill intends to expand marketing and educational programming, but her plans are grander than a few more ads and evening classes. She would like to make Festival 56 a “destination theater,” comparable to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival or American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wis. “All those theaters are in tiny towns, but people come from two or three hours away to see theater there, even farther. My goal is to grow the Festival so that it becomes a powerhouse in the regional theater market,” Hill said.

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Drug felonies filed against couple After an investigation into drug activity, TriDENT Drug Task Force Agents, with the assistance of LaSalle County Sheriff’s Detectives, arrested a Peru woman and a Streator man on drug charges.

On July 24, agents conducted a controlled purchase of heroin from Brittney L. Rios-Lester, 25, of Peru.

After the delivery, Rios-Lester, along with Alexander T. King, 25, of Streator, were taken into custody and were transported to the LaSalle Police Department for a further investigation.

Rios-Lester and King were later found in possession

of more heroin on their person.

Rios-Lester was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 2 felony, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony.

King was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony, and aggravated resisting of a peace officer, a Class 4 felony, after he refused to comply with the arresting officer.

Both Rios-Lester and King are being held at the LaSalle County Jail.

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Aug. 1 – Wallace A. Carlson, furniture, antiques, collectibles, household, books, magazines & advertising, 10 a.m., 909 Donald St., Henry, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 1 – Putnam County FFA Auction, antiques, farm equipment, lawn mowers, golf carts, vehicles, watercraft, miscellaneous, 9 a.m., held at Putnam County High School, Granville, Bradleys and Immke Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 2 – Regina Siebert, furniture, antiques, collectibles, household, lawn and garden, 10 a.m., 412 Swift St., Oglesby, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 2 – Three estates of Indian artifact collections, 10:30 a.m., 3401 N. State, Ottawa, Higdon Auction Services, auctioneers.

Aug. 6 – Carol Angel, real estate and personal property, 5 p.m., 313 N. Chestnut St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., 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.

Aug. 16 – Sportsman auction, guns and misc. sportsman items, 11 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Putnam County farmland, 10 a.m., 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire Barn), Magnolia, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Exit ... Dexter Brigham For Brigham and other original company members like Jason Simon and John Cormier, Festival 56 pushed them to find their voices and become mature artists.

“That entire first generation of Festival artists has grown and gone on to new things. We should have the courage and presence of mind to turn the reins over to a new group,” said Brigham.

While Hill will take the helm, the artistic ensemble founded by Brigham and other first-generation contributors has evolved to include more recent Festival favorites like Tim Seib, Jim Brigman and Sarah Smith who will collaborate with Hill and the board to influence programming choices and

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Unlawful visitation

Michelle L. Glancy, 41, of Princeton was charged with unlawful visitation interference in the 1000 block of Lora Avenue at 3 p.m. July 25.

Spring Valley Police Warrant arrest

Taj M. Besowshek, 19, of Spring Valley was picked up in the 200 block of West Saint Paul Street at 4:12 p.m. July 29 on a LaSalle County warrant for retail theft.

Illinois State Police DUI

David P. McLachlan, 34, of Mendota was charged with driving under the influence on Fourth Road north of 45th Road in LaSalle County at 1:45 a.m. July 26.

DUI accidents

A one-vehicle accident involving Eric Thomas Mangan, 24, of Aurora occurred on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 73 at 12:59 a.m. July 27.

Mangan was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.

Following a one-vehicle accident, Raymond, J. Hess, 59, of Utica was charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage and no insurance on Interstate 80 eastbound near Mile Marker 81 at 8:15 a.m. July 29.

the direction of the Festival. This new generation of leadership will carry Festival 56 forward into the next decade, according to Brigham.

Yet the transition is still bittersweet.

“It is never easy to replace a leader,” said Droessler.

As artistic director, Brigham is proudest of presenting over one-third of Shakespeare’s canon without charging for a single ticket.

“There is an entire generation of children who have grown up in Princeton now ... and they’ve seen Shakespeare’s greatest hits,” he said.

Brigham may one day return to act or direct on the Festival stage, but as of Sept. 1, he will shift to his new roles as committee member and donor.

“I’m not going away at all. I’m handing over the reins of leadership, but the Festival is still just as much a part of me as it’s always been,” said Brigham.

“This is my artistic home.”

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BUDA — Thomas Cedric “Ced” Strouse, 85, of rural Buda joined his longtime buddy, Burton Doty, in heaven on Sunday, July 26, 2015, after dying at home surrounded by his earthly angels, Kelly Hechtner and her team, who cared for him for over five years. The family expresses their gratitude to the team and Unity Hospice – Rochelle.

Born to Edgar M. and Jessie C. (Cecil) Strouse on Oct. 22, 1929, in Elkhart, Ind., Ced moved to his mother’s family farm in Bureau County as a teenager. He received Thomas his accounting degree from Bradley UniverStrouse sity, served in the U.S. Air Force as a cryptographer during the Korean War, and farmed with his brother, Ted Strouse, for decades. Ced had been a member of Hidden Lake Country Club and Princeton Elks Club, and was past president of Sheffield Lions Club.

We’ll all miss the impish twinkle in his eye. It tickled him to drop just a subtle, harmless hint about someone at Langford Pharmacy and observe how much a rumor spread and evolved. An avid golfer, fisherman, gardener, card player and cigar-eating yet big-hearted fellow, Ced thrived on helping others.

Survivors include a nephew, Paul Strouse (Cindi Knickrehm); a niece, Lisa (Tony) Caramia; and grandnephews, Cole Hunton and Paxton Strouse.

Ced was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; a sister-in-law, Pat Strouse; and a niece, Kay Strouse.

A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services, Sheffield. Private inurnment services will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, with military honors.

Memorials may be made to Mason Memorial Public Library, P.O. Box 55, Buda, IL 61314.

Online condolences for Ced may be left at his obituary at www.stackhousemoore.com.

Clarification

In a Bureau Valley School Board story in Thursday’s BCR, the story said, “No one in the room spoke in support of the consolidated junior high, however, one parent from Manlius said his children have ridden the bus to Walnut for many years, and he didn’t have a problem with that.” That parent called the BCR and said he was in support of the consolidated junior high school.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Just one more night ...

Where is everybody? OK, I know it’s been hot recently, but that never stopped us before. And actually, the heat was what took us to our happy place many years ago. Why aren’t people doing that anymore?

The happy place I’m talking about varies for each one of us, but predominantly, I’m speaking of the front porch ... or is it your side porch, your back porch, your patio, your deck, your terrace? Either way, I’ve been noticing way too many vacant areas — absent of people and quiet conversations. I don’t know about you, but I miss that ...

I have no room to criticize. Even though I’m in the throes of some construction work at my home, my front porch has yet to see me visit this summer. That also goes for my deck and my patio and my terrace. Sounds a bit absurd, but I have to wonder if those Terri Simon coveted areas of my home miss me as much as I miss them.

I think if I asked for a show of hands, I wouldn’t be in the minority. Seldom do I see people sitting on their outside areas as the sun slips below the horizon and the moon works tirelessly to light up the sky. As I reflect, those were sacred moments in my life ... Do you remember?

The sticky, sultry heat inside the old farmhouse was nearly unbearable. Even with a box fan whirling in the window like soldiers marching into battle, the only breeze it created was equally as sticky and sultry. After the dinner dishes had been put away, our baths had been taken and our baby-doll pajamas had been put on ... nobody had to tell any of us where to go or what to do. We headed to the side porch, where the evening seemed to gladly greet us.

With the adults sitting in old rickety lawn chairs, the scratchy cement under our bare legs didn’t seem to bother us kids, as we sprawled on the porch like a bunch of lazy coon hounds. Inevitably, my grandmother would be fanning herself with a paper fan that had the local funeral home’s logo printed on it, and the crickets launched their serenade without asking for requests. Glass mayonnaise jars with holes punched in the top were just waiting for the lightning bugs to appear, and somewhere in the distance, a dog barked and a coyote howled.

As the night wore on, I remember how the voices became hushed — almost as if nobody wanted to disturb the night. The conversations were as deep or as shallow as the mood; as children, we took it all in, listening quietly to a host of topics and ironically learning about life in the process. Often nobody spoke at all, leaving each other alone with their thoughts. Nobody had to tell us to be quiet or to mind our manners, rather we learned early on to respect the night and all it had to offer.

As our eyes grew heavy from long days of chores and playing on the farm, we’d crawl up into a lap, nestling our hot little bodies into welcoming arms. I remember pats on my back — a gentle swaying back and forth. I remember placing my ear to my grandmother’s chest and listening to her words vibrate through her body ... ultimately urging me to sleep.

What I wouldn’t give for just one more night on that porch with the people I love. While many now watch me from above — as I run through this crazy life of mine — seldom taking time to appreciate the summer nights, I have to think they smile down on me when I throw deadlines, chaos and all the hectic aspects of my life to the sticky, sultry wind and actually settle down into the comfort of a summer night with those I love.

Porches, decks, patios ... They shouldn’t be empty in the summer. They should be filled with memory-making moments, shared with those you love and cherish. They should hold hushed voices, quiet thoughts ... and mayonnaise jars with lightning bugs. All brought together with the crickets’ serenade.

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

Richard Widmark: A Princeton legend Classmates: Becoming Richard Widmark Story and artwork

by Bartlett Lee Kassabaum Special to the BCR

Gail Castner returned to Princeton in November 1944, after serving 13 months as a civilian flight instructor at Randolph Field in Schertz, Texas, during the war as part of the Army Air Corps Reserve. He is now the father of two children Tamara and Judith. They are still in Dallinger, Texas, with his wife, Doris, but will soon be returning to Princeton also. Gail has arrived ahead of them and is now employed as a pilot for Roger Piper at Piper Field, a mile east of Princeton. Gail gets his official discharge Jan. 1, 1945. The airport is dedicated at the end of May 1945. Gail’s family is back in Princeton.

Richard Widmark is in New York City starring in “Kiss Them For Me” at the Fulton Theater, with Judy Holliday, Richard Davis and Jane (Cotter) Meadows. He and his wife, (Ora) Jean (Hazlewood), are soon to be a new parents.

The play opened on March 20, 1945, at the Belasco Theater but moved to the Fulton on May 14. It would have a run of 110 performances and close June 23, 1945.

Germany surrenders in the early summer of 1945, and American prisoners are liberated from the Nazis camps. Richard and Jean have had a tense unhappy time for almost 16 months since receiving word that his brother, Donald, was missing in action and then a POW. “During World War II my brother, a pilot in the Army Air Force, had a bad time of it. He was shot down three times in Europe, the last time, landing with a burning parachute. He couldn’t control it. He landed on his head.

The Dutch hid him for a couple of weeks, but then the Germans found him.

He was a prisoner of war in Germany for over a year. When he finally came home, he was suffering from terrible headaches.

But the army released him as perfectly OK. It was late in June, and we’d lost hope of ever seeing Don again,” Widmark recalled, “I had a short third act exit in the play and went into the wings. I had to go on stage again within minutes. When I turned around I was stunned.

There stood my brother.

Don had returned home completely unannounced.

I only had time to shake his hand before going back on stage. I never talked so fast in my life to get through the rest of the third act.” Don was home to celebrate with his brother when daughter, Anne, is born on her uncle’s birth-

day, July 25, 1945.

Max Castner returns home to Princeton in late June of 1945 also and is reunited with his brother, Gail. His parents, Frank and Jennie, are elated.

He begins working again as a carpenter, but soon Gail has left his position at Piper Field, and the brothers have started Princeton Airport near City-County Park in October. They are getting a hangar and four runways built. By November they are offering flights and flying lessons. They have a new water tank and gas pumps and are officially open in January 1946. Max marries Janet Wickey on May 12, 1946, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton. They would have three children: Jonathon, David and Linda (Castner) Berry.

Donald Widmark would see his friend, grade school classmate, fellow Army Air Corp pilot and POW at Stalag Luft 1, Max Castner, one more time.

He returned to Princeton after the war in 1946 with his brother, Richard, who was doing a play in Chicago. The Castner brothers reconnected with the Widmark brothers. It would be the last time Donald would see his friend, Max Castner.

Richard Widmark makes his first movie in 1947, “Kiss of Death,” and is a huge hit. He gets an Academy Award nomination and wins a Golden Globe.

The Castner brothers are having limited success with the airport. They are providing aerial escorts for the Memorial Day Parade in Princeton in May of 1946 and 1947.

Max decides the business is not enough for the two of them and is working as a carpenter again in 1947. Gail starts Castner Flying Service in 1948. In March of 1950, Princeton Airport closes temporarily but never reopens. Max Castner starts Castner Steel Building in 1947. He retires in the 1980s. His son, David, and even now a grandson have the business.

Richard Widmark would make three movies in 1948; “The Street With No Name,”“Road House” and “Yellow Sky.” His brother, Donald, is still having

severe headaches. He has a severe attack in 1950.

“He had to undergo critical brain operations as a result of his (war) injuries,” stated Richard Widmark.

“It was a brain tumor.

After the operations, half his skull was gone, leaving just skin over that part of his head. There is no kidding about my reaction to all this; I needed faith to overcome the worry and anguish which beset me through this period. Very simply I turned to God. I think God hears you wherever you care to tarry to think about Him.” Donald was partially paralyzed since 1951, then lost his speech, lived with his brother’s family for a while, and then Richard paid for his brother’s care the last five years of his life. Donald Widmark died Dec. 22, 1955. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Calif.

Gail Castner has started Castner Construction Co. in 1962 and would be a carpenter for the rest of his professional life. He was in business into the late 1970s. Gail was an excellent musician since his days in high school and was a lifelong accomplished and avid bowler.

His wife, Doris, died on Sept. 24, 1986. Gail Castner dies Sept. 19, 1987.

They had four daughters; Tamara Castner, Judith Reicker, Mary Webster and Christie Hanson.

Max Castner was active in his church, St. Matthew’s Lutheran, as a council member and council president. He was a member of the Princeton High School Board of Education and served as board president for several years in the 1970s. He was on the Princeton Township Board for 32 years and was an avid golfer. He kept a promise to himself in 1985.

Max returned to Barth, Germany, in April 1985 and visited St. Marien Church with his wife, Janet, and son, John. It was almost exactly 41 years since he last looked up at the church steeple that was a beacon of hope for him those many years ago.

He could now walk inside and see the beauty of architecture that he could only imagine when he was a prisoner at Stalag Luft I

just two miles way to the northeast.

There were some of the almost 9,000 POWs, who along with Max Castner and Donald Widmark were notable in life after Stalag Luft I; Donald Pleasence, later known as an actor in such films as “You Only Live Twice,” “Halloween,” “The Great Escape” and “The Great Escape II: The Untold Story;” John Fancy, British RAF air observer/navigator whose tunneling escapes from various German prisoner of war camps during the war earned him the nickname “The Mole,” and inspired the book and film “The Great Escape;” Bernard Barker, U.S. Air Force bombardier, later famous as a Watergate burglar; Harry Day, British Royal Air Force Wing Commander and Senior British Officer at this and numerous other camps, survivor of the real “Great Escape; John C. Morgan, ex-RAF bomber pilot and USAAF B-17 pilot, the only Medal of Honor winner to become a POW in World War II; Jimmy James, 9Sqn RAF pilot and survivor of the real “Great Escape,” just to name a few.

Richard Widmark fought our war enemies on the silver screen. Gail Castner trained the pilots that fought our enemies in the skies. Donald Widmark and Max Castner were real life American heroes, from Princeton, who fought and sacrificed on the world’s biggest stage.

Max Castner’s wife, Janet, passed away Nov. 5, 2001. Max Castner died on May 7, 2014.

I’ll be back soon with World War II on the ground, in “No Free in Freedom,” and then get back to Richard Widmark with another friend and classmate, Lester Peterson.

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Life&Arts

Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

Free concert — The Sweet Country Band will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Soldiers and Sailors Park. See Page 7.

Community Notes PHS Class of 1990 plans reunion PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Class of 1990 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 12, at the home of Jay and Jennifer Alter. Drinks will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. For information and to RSVP, visit www.phsclassof1990. com. T-shirts can also be purchased on the website. Is it requested that all reservations be made by Saturday, Aug. 15. For more information, call Jennifer at 815878-2301 or email jenalter@ivcontainer.com.

Bingo at Moose Lodge PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

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BVHS students participate in TRAC art conference Bureau Valley High School art students competed in the TRAC Art Conference. Students who participated are (front row, from left) Addison Moreland, second place; Nataleigh Nugent; Caitlyn Starr, honorable mention; Carrington Musil, second place; Kaitlyn Splitt; Nicole Stone; Kim Peters; and Savanna Bell, third place; and (back row) Tommy Johnston; Jaclynn Rapp; Alexandria Geary, first place; Rachel Brummel, honorable mention; Rachel MacNaughton, first place, second place, third place and honorable mention; Ember Cork, first place; Caile Mathas; Hunter Schoff, first place and honorable mention; and Breonna Balensiefen. Absent from the photo are Kassie Thomas, second place; Grace Risatti; and Tessa Reuter, second place.

Free concert planned for Aug. 16 in Princeton PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will sponsor a free concert featuring the Sweet Country Band at the Soldiers and Sailors Park at Park Avenue and Main Street in Princeton at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16.

The Sweet Country Band has

played at festivals, fairs and other events throughout the Midwest for several years. The band consists of an acoustic bass, guitars, a mandolin and banjo. The mix of bluegrass, country and gospel songs should renew old memories and create an evening of fun and

relaxation.

Refreshments will be available.

Donations are appreciated and will support the Prairie Arts Council Scholarship Fund.

This program is supported by a grant from OmniArts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

“Hello, my name is Margaret Gale and I had a recent short term stay at Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre.

I was admitted to Colonial after I had a fall at home where I fractured my wrist and injured my hip. During my stay at Colonial I have found they have caring, friendly, and supportive staff. The therapists were very helpful and are in large part responsible for my quick recovery! They were knowledgeable and helped me to understand my injuries. The therapists also challenged and encouraged me and were HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE there to support me as I tried new things.“ Experience THE COLONIAL DIFFERENCE 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL • 815-875-3347 • fax: 815-875-2012 www.colonialhrc.com

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Wyanet Historical Society meeting WYANET — Wyanet Historical Society members will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Historical Hall.

Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet WYANET — The Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Red’s Bar and Grill in Sheffield. Lunch is “pay for your own.” All seniors, 50 and over, are welcome to attend. For more information, call Louise at 815-699-7768.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Monday, Aug. 3, to Ron Arnold.

With love from all your family and friends.

• Happy birthday on Monday, Aug. 3, to Rodney Tennison. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 15th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 2, to Mark and Colleen Bickett. Love, Mom and Dad.

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Warlings celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warling of Princeton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home with their children.

Robert Warling and the former Eva Kiser were married July 21, 1955, at the First Christian Church in Princeton by the Rev. Frank B. Ward. Raymond Hodge, brother-in-law of the groom, was the best man and Nancy Kiser, sis-

ter of the bride, was the maid of honor.

The couple has four children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They owned and operated the Swedish Cup Restaurant in Princeton for more than 24 years.

He retired from the U.S. Post Office and she retired from the dietary department at Prairie View Nursing Home.

Antique, unique items wanted for display PRINCETON — The 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton is seeking antique and unique items to display in the fair museum building, which will be open during fair hours, Aug. 26-30.

Anyone interested in exhibiting items, perhaps from past fairs, ag related items, collections, etc. can contact Nancy Roach at 815-659-3160 or 815915-7548. Security will be

provided around the clock during the exhibit. The fair museum was started during the 150th fair in 2005, and has been a favorite attraction ever since, and is part of the free entertainment at the fair.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair. com. The 160th Bureau County Fair runs Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

Back to school event SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Methodist Church will host its back to school event for students on Saturday, Aug. 8. They will help with school supplies, shoes and haircuts from 9 to 11 a.m. for those that could

use help with the start of school in the community. Contact Suzy at 815780-9053 and leave a message or email umcback2school@gmail.com. It will be helpful to know how many kids and grade levels to schedule a time.

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4-H members plant tree Dover-Berlin 4-H Club members (front row) Reese and Brody Reviglio, and (back row) Jake and Jack May, plant a tree at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

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Fiste Korey and Jen (Wojcik) Fiste of Hobart, Ind., are the parents of a son, Dean Parker, born July 24 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Ind. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Adam and Pauline Wojcik of Crystal Lake. Paternal grandmother is Judy Fiste of Malden.

Hansen John and Stephanie (Etzbach) Hansen of Mendota are the parents of a daughter born July 19 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Acuncius Eric and Angela (Epley) Acuncius of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Evelyn Joan, born July 20 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Trenton, 1, and one sister, Aubree, 9. Maternal grandparents are Stephen and Rhonda Epley of Ladd.

Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Delores Acuncius of Spring Valley.

Births Announced Platt Timothy Platt and Brittney St. Peter of Peru are the parents of a son, Logan Robert Randal, born July 21 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 17 inches in length. He was welcome home by three brothers, Sylvester, 11, Brennan, 10; and Rayce, 2. Maternal grandparents are Joy St. Peter of Sheldon and Randal St. Peter of Peru. Paternal grandparent is Robert Becker of Peru. Great-grandparent is Martha St. Peter of Watseka.

Hill Scott Hill and Kristy Wray of Wyanet are the parents of a daughter, Tayrn Rose, born July 17 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by four brothers, Preston, Cameron, Brandon and Kaiden, and two sisters, Chelsie and Lillian. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Donna Millron.

Paternal grandparent is Elizabeth Kelm.

Turigliatti Josh and Hope (Smith) Turigliatti of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Atlee Charles, born July 17 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

He was welcomed home by one sister, Adela, 2. Maternal grandparents are Craig and Barbie Smith.

Paternal grandparents are James and Joanne Turigliatti.

Tieman Daniel Tieman and Kiersten Horn of Oglesby are the parents of a daughter, Myah Grace, born July 17 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Maci, 5, and Mila, 1 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Bonnie Skidmore and Mark Skidmore. Paternal grandparent is Dale Tieman. Great-grandparents are Jack and Joanne O’Beirne, and Terry and Lillian Tieman.

Orr Mark and Laura (Zimmerlein) Orr of Princeton are the parents of a son, Madden Grayson, born July 26 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

9 Sports Saturday, August 1, 2015 • 9 Happ traded— St. Bede alumnus J.A. Happ has been traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates become his fifth big-league club.

Down the Fairway

2015 DePue PRO National Boat Races

Slattery atop IV leaderboard

By Kevin Hieronymus

to Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby Sunday, Aug. 2.

The women await their Defending champ Col- turn for the 57th annual lin Slattery of Princeton Illinois Valley Women’s heads a tight field in Golf Open Sunday, Aug. 9, this year’s Illinois Valley at Hidden Lake Golf Club Men’s Golf champion- in Sheffield. There will be championship, A, B, ship.

C, Senior and Super Slattery, who Senior divisions with played for the Unia gross and net team versity of Northern championships.

Iowa golf team, Entry fee is $65, shot rounds of which may be sent 37-35 Sunday, July HLGC, Box 356, 26, at the MenCollin to Sheffield, IL., 61361. dota Golf Club • Celebrity Golf to come in at 72. Slattery Outing: ServiceMasHe holds a onestroke lead over another ter DSI’s Celebrity Chariformer Princeton Tiger ty Golf Classic will return golfer, Mason Kimberley to Chapel Hill Golf Course (33-40), who had the low Saturday, Aug. 15. Golfers round of the tournament. will have the opportunity “I was very happy with to meet and bid to golf the way that I played. I with Super Bowl chamwish I would have been pions and other sports able to make a few more celebrities. All proceeds putts, but all in all I put benefit the American Red myself in a good position Cross and the United to try and win Sunday, Way. To register, call 800and I’ll just have to go out 954-9444.

• SVWC Golf Outing: there, give it my best,” The Spring Valley WallSlattery said.

Also in the running are eye Club’s Golf Outing, Matt Gebhardt (73), Tom a four-man best ball Prescott (74), Mendota scramble, will be Satclub pro Craig McCon- urday, Aug. 8, at Spring ville (74), Randy Politsch Creek Golf Course. Cost (75) and Alex Arbogast is $75 per golfer and is (76). Cole Evenson of open to anyone. To sign Princeton is one of three up, call 815-894-2137.

• Red Devil Classic: The golfers at five strokes Hall Athletic Parents Club back at 77.

Former Princeton will host the Red Devil High School coach Brian Classic Saturday, Aug. 15, Church said he was “very at Spring Creek. It will be proud” to see all the for- a four-person, best ball mer Tigers doing so well scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per in the field, including Slattery, Kimberley, the golfer, which includes new PHS assistant coach, golf and a pork chop/ Evenson, Hunter Schultz brat dinner. Registration and Kyle Chase.

Golf Page 11 The tournament shifts khieronymus@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Mackenzie Hellsten (23) and Bradley Dygerat (V 94) race side by side in the K PRO Division in Friday’s opening day of the 2015 PRO National Boat Races at Lake DePue. Hellsten took a trip to the hospital after taking a spill on the back stretch.

From Germany with speed

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — The last time Yvonne Koening of Dresden, Germany, stepped out of the waters of Lake DePue, she did so as the national champion in the 700 Hydro.

Six years later, she’s making her return to DePue and would like to do it all over again.

“It was awesome,” Koening said of her 2009 title run.

Koenig raced in Florida last year, but has not been back to DePue since that title run. She considers DePue like a home away from home.

“You can not compare (DePue) to Europe, because everyone stays in the hotel (there), and after their race they are going to a restaurant.

But here it’s like a big family. I real-

“You can not compare DePue to Europe. Here it’s like a big family. I really love that. I have so many friends here.”

Yvonne Koening, German racer

ly love that. I have so many friends here,” she said.

Koening, 28, got started racing at age 14, coming by it naturally growing up around racing with her grandfather and father, who raced

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Illinois State Junior League Tournament: Warren Park 5, Princeton 1

SV meets its match

Spring Valley finishes as state runners-up

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Spring Valley catcher Christian Stefaniak makes the tag at home in Thursday’s action in the Illinois State Junior League Tournament in Sterling. Warren Park defeated SV 5-1 to win the state title.

STERLING — The Spring Valley All-Stars knew they would have their hands full trying to avenge an earlier loss to the unbeaten Warren Park Warriors in the Illinois Junior League State Baseball Tournament Thursday, July 30, at Gartner Park in Sterling.

Spring Valley came out crisp as they plated their leadoff runner and jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. Spring Valley couldn’t keep its momentum rolling as Warren Park

rattled off five unanswered runs to claim the Illinois Junior League state title 5-1 and advance to the Central Regional Tournament in Fort Wayne, Ind., that runs from Aug. 6-12.

“To fall to them earlier in the tournament and have to battle back from the loser’s bracket to have a chance to play them again shows we had 13 kids that never gave up and five coaches that never got down,” Spring Valley manager Scott May said.

“Any of the teams that we played could have fought back and got in this position as well but we never gave in and that was what we needed to do. You win some and you lose some, but you play with heart and that’s the biggest thing for these kids.”

“You win some and you lose some, but you play with heart and that’s the biggest thing for these kids.”

Scott May, Spring Valley manager

Spring Valley finishes as the 2015 Junior League State runners-up. Warren Park, which is coached by former Spring Valley Little Leaguer Joe Perona, follows its state championship at the Intermediate Division last year with one now in Junior League.

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State From Page 9 Perona, who was a Little League teammate with Spring Valley coach Mark Wiltse on the Spring Valley Cubs in the early ‘80s, was very impressed how Spring Valley fought there way back to the championship game.

“I do think we were the strongest team in the tournament, but the double elimination format certainly helped us,” he said.

“Spring Valley beat all the other teams in the tournament except us. They certainly deserved to be in the championship.”

The big inning came for Warren Park in the third as they scored four runs on three hits as they took advantage of two Spring Valley miscues to take a 4-1 lead. Warren Park added another in the fourth to take 5-1 advantage.

A fourth inning one-out rally started to take shape as a walk drawn by Devan Janssen and back-to-back base knocks by Max Manning and Dominic Pinter loaded the bases, but Warren Park’s Katie Gallegos settled in and retired the next two batters she faced.

Gallegos grabbed the win on the mound as she allowed one run on five hits in five innings of work.

“We struggled with the bats but you’re going to have that every once in a while. You don’t want to

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“I was very impressed Spring Valley fought their way back to the championship game. They certainly deserved to be in the championship.”

Joe Perona have that on a night like tonight but it happens.

Out there on defense we played well, we just had that one inning where we made some mistakes,” May said.

SV struggled at the plate with only six hits as the AllStar offense was anchored by a 2-for-3 effort from Steven Brust who continued to stay hot at the plate.

May and his team would have loved to represent Illinois in the next stage of the tournament, but wished the Warren Park Warriors the best of luck as they travel to Indiana to compete in regional tournament play.

“Warren Park is a great team, and they will go represent Illinois over in Fort Wayne and I hope they represent us well,” May said.

BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus contributed to this article.

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Spring Valley’s Devan Janssen (above) makes the throw to first to try to catch Warren Park’s Louis Perona in state tournament action Thursday at Gartner Park in Sterling. James Mautino (left) makes connections for Spring Valley at bat against Warren Park Thursday in Sterling. Warren Park defeated Spring Valley for the second time in the tournament to claim the state crown.

BCR photos/ Dan Dwyer

Conservation Expo 2015 August 4 – 6, 2015 9 AM – 4 PM Host: Thacker Farms in Ohio, IL A showcase for the construction and exhibition of conservation and land improvement practices and equipment Educational tours on constructed wetlands, water quality monitoring, filter strips, grassed waterways, cover crops, tiling, soil health, and more • Landowners, farmers, agribusinesses, planners, conservationists, and the general public welcome • Free Admission • CP39 Wetland Installed • Demonstrations • Exhibits • Food available • Approved Certified Crop Adviser Credits (2.5 CEUs in Soil & Water Management) For further information contact: Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association: (309) 446-3700 Bureau County SWCD/NRCS: (815) 875-8732 ext. 3

Map to Conservation Expo Site

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Golf

DePue Boat Racer Profile Name: Yvonne Koening.

Hometown: Dresden, Germany.

Age: 28.

Years in boat racing: 14.

Who/what got you started in racing: My grandfather and my dad. They raced boats as well. My grandfather started in ‘54.

Career highlights: Winning the 700 Hydro Nationals in 2009 at DePue. Best things about racing in DePue: It’s like my second home here. It’s like a big family. I really love that. I have so many friends here.

Classes racing this weekend: 700 and 1100 Hydro; will be the rider in Mike Thirlby’s 1100 Runabout two-man capsule boat.

— Kevin Hieronymus

From Page 9

BCR photos/Kevin Hieronymus

Members of the pit crew (above) jumped into the water to form a human chain to pull in Rex Bayer of Menasha, Wis., back to shore for a restart in the second heat of the K-PRO division Friday. They got him up and running.

Koening From Page 9 in their native Germany.

“As a little child I was with them all the time,” Koening said.

She had her own boat, and maybe raced eight times each year, she said, but “didn’t have a big team behind me, and the boat wasn’t that good.”

In Europe she normally races catamarans.

She placed second in the World Championships.

She also races Endurance Championships for 24 hours in which a team of four racers take turns every two hours and switch out.

This weekend she will be busy, looking to recapture the 700 title and go for the 1100 Hydro. For a new twist, she will be the rider in Mike Thirlby’s 1100 Runabout two-man capsule boat.

“He’s driving and I’m just sitting behind him. I do it for fun,” she said of the two-man boat. “Normally you get somebody who’s not that tall and heavy like me though. I think we will have fun. I’m really excited about it. I just sit back and hit him if he’s too slow.”

The 2015 PRO Nationals got underway Friday at Lake DePue. See Tuesday’s BCR for a weekend roundup.

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Jay Walls Sr. of Danville, Ind., (above) pumps his fist to his pit crew after winning the first heat of the CR Hydro at Lake DePue. He would go on to claim the national title. Shannon McGrath helps Maxine Pulsipher strap up for her second ever race in the K PRO division Friday at DePue. McGrath soon after accompanied her daughter, Lyndsay, for a trip to the hospital after she took a spill racing her boat. The younger McGrath and Pulsipher are best friends, both from St. Louis.

Sports Shorts Hall sports update SPRING VALLEY — Hall Red Devil football season tickets will go on sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the new JFK school addition. Sales will continue during the week of Aug.1015 at Hall High School.

The mandatory parent meeting for fall sports (volleyball, football, cross country

and golf) will also be at JFK addition starting at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5.

MudCross Challenge

PRINCETON — Registration remains open for the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut.

This challenge is a 3-4 mile muddy obstacle course that you run, walk, climb, crawl and slide your way through to

Notes from Day 1 at Lake DePue Champions in the first half of Friday’s opening day included: MacKenzie Hellsten of Orlando, Fla., swept all three heats of the K-PRO Hydro to take the national title. The K-Pro is for ages 17 and under.

Jay Walls Sr. from Danville, Ind., won the first national title on the day in the C racing Hydro.

Tim Small of Lighthouse, Point, Fla., repeated as national champion in the 125cc Hydro.

The second half of Friday’s races were run after BCR press deadlines.

• Taking a spill: Lyndsay McGrath of St. Louis took a spill in the back stretch of the third heat in the K-PRO Hydro and was taken to St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley to be checked out. She was accompanied at DePue by her best friend, Maxine Pulsipher of St. Louis, who was making her racing debut in DePue at age 13.

• Pit row: Lake Street through the heart of DePue became pit row for the racing teams, who parked their boats and trailers due to the unavailability of the normal lake front grounds due to flooding. The close-up proximity to the staging area made the boats much more accessible, adding a new twist for race fans.

— Kevin Hieronymus

the finish line. There is also a “Fun Run” for kids ages 5-12.

You can register online at www.mudcrosschallenge. com or register at the event.

All proceeds go to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

LaMoille meeting

LAMOILLE — The 2015-16 LaMoille-Ohio Athletic Code meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 3 at LaMoille High School. All high school athletes and parents are expected to attend.

dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@hallhighschool502.com.

• Tiger Classic: The Princeton High School Booster Club event will also be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course. One golfer will have a chance to win $5,000 in the putting contest. Registration will start at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at Fitzgerald’s Banquet Center at 6 p.m.

For more information, call PHS golf coach and event chairman Will Gross at 815-878-4623.

• PC golf outing: The annual Putnam County Athletic Booster Club golf outing will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Edgewood Golf Course.

The cost is $60 per golfer, which includes the golf fee, golf cart, drink tickets and gifts. There will be cash prizes for a hole in one and first place.

Tee times start from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are on a first-come, first serve basis. Sign-up online at www.pcboosterclub.com.

A sign-up sheet will also be available at the golf course.

For more information, email panther@pcboosterclub.com.

Scoreboard Baseball

Junior League State Tournament At Sterling WEDNESDAY: Spring Valley 7, Beardstown 2.

THURSDAY: Title - Warren Park 5, Spring Valley 1.

Central Region Senior League Regional Championship Series at Peru WEDNESDAY: Wisconsin 8, Illinois 6 Ohio 9, District 20 (Ottawa) 6 Title - Ohio 13, Wisconsin 2 East Holmes LL, Holmes County, Ohio advances to Senior League World Series in Bangor, Maine).

Rec golf

Wyaton Hills Men’s League STANDINGS: Michlig Energy 4-0, Hillview 3-1, Adler Chiropractic 3-1, Park Tavern 1-3, Burress Farms 1-3, LaPorte Mowing 0-4.

Flag events: Gary Patterson, closest to pin #7, John Eden long putt #9.

BIRDIES: Greg Stocking, #1, #4; Troy Torri #1; Gary Patterson #5, #8; Ron Cordum, #3; John Garvin #1 (eagle #6).

Low gross: John Garvin, 34.

Low net: Mike Dinkelman, 28.

• Solorio Memorial: The 2015 Frank Solorio Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75 per golfer. Scores from two teams will be combined for a four-person team scramble.

Checks made payable to the DePue Men’s Club may be sent to P.O. Box 707, DePue, IL 61322. To sign up, call 815-894-2137.

• Chip shots: Karen Taylor (83) is the leader after the second round of ladies club championship at Hidden Lake, followed closely

by Carol Roberson (86), Lu Anne Coppejans (87) and Kathy Rakestraw (87). Next week’s league night will be Guest Day with the final two rounds of the club championship to follow. ...

The Illinois Valley Junior Golf Championship will be Monday, Aug. 3, at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. ... The Peru Catholic Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 1, at Spring Creek.

Registration starts at noon, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. ... 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.

For more information, call Kerry Stopa at 815-3261521.

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Wyaton Hills Ladies League STANDINGS: Myrtles 2-1, Anne’s Antiques 2-1, Wyanet Carpet 2-1, Flour House 2-1, White Way 0.5.-2.5, Ranchitos Senioritas 0.5-2.5.

Flag events: Nancy Pierson closest to pin #7, Deb Maritz, long putt #9.

BIRDIES: Nita Wyatt #7, Carol Towne #7, Rosalie Hobbs #9.

Low gross: Michelle Coble 41.

Low net: Jan Booker 28.

Hidden Lake Ladies League Play of Day (JUly 29): Don’t count Hole 4 and all 4s.

Low Gross: Karen Taylor 40 Low Net: Carol Roberson 42-11=31, Lu Anne Coppejans 43-12=31.

Low putts: Margy Palmer 14.

A Flight: Patsy DeFauw 28.

B Flight: Carlene Hebel 46.

C Flight: Janice Mueller 48.

Birdies: Coppejans #8.

Chip-ins: Ruth Hix #9, Kathy Rakestraw #2Signs: #2 Closest 2nd Shot - Vickie Hoogerwerf, #3 Closest to Pin - Roberson; #4 Closest third Shot - Coppejans; #5 Longest Putt - Coppejans.

Standings: Michlig Grain 22, HLG 20, Johnson Agency 18.

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Sanctioned testing Sanctioned testing of the open classes was held Thursday, July 30, at Lake DePue in preparation for three days of racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday when national champions will be crowned in 19 different classes.

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No phone calls please Princeton Public Library is looking for a part-time BARISTA for our cafe. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to customer service, quality products and pleasant environment. Ideally, this person will have a flexible schedule working mornings, evenings and Saturdays. Apply in person at the Princeton Public Library Cafe, 698 East Peru Street, Princeton, IL Looking for part-time BARTENDERS/ CLUB HOUSE Help.

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GATEWAY SERVICES, Inc. has openings for full and part-time DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Employees. Position involves providing personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Applicants must be willing to work 2nd shift or 3rd shift including some weekends and holidays and must possess a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age or older, and have a valid driver's license.

Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Applications can be obtained at: www. gateway-services.org or by visiting our office at 406 South Gosse Blvd., Princeton.

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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

Michlig Grain will be taking applications for CDL DRIVERS and GENERAL LABORERS for seasonal part-time fall help at our Manlius, Bradford and Cambridge offices. Stop in at any of the main offices to pick an application

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ONEOK Partners is a diversified energy company involved in the acquisition, gathering, processing, transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids. The Tampico Propane Terminal/ Walnut Pump Station stores NGL Propane, includes a turbine pump station and loads transport trucks.

This position performs activities related to operation and maintenance of storage facilities. Candidates must be able to work independently and have basic mechanical knowledge.

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.

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441 • Wanted to Buy WANTED: Old leather bound books and old comic books.

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

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

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450 • Under $1000 3 - vertical blinds, widths = 78", 105", & 130". All 77" long. Excellent condition. $5 each. 815-991-8066 32” door $25; changing table/bookcase $40; solid wood child's rocking horse, $25. 815-830-8153 4 Wrangler AT/S tires M & S P265/70R17, $80.

Phone 309-238-6415

1 pair of adjustable crutches, $10.

Call 815-878-5851

55”x29-1/2”x30” Computer desk, laminate top makes easy cleanup for any project. Lots of work space. $35. 815-222-7946

2 Cylinder air compressor $110; 18,000 BTU a/c unit $185; 24,000 BTU a/c unit $225. All 220 volt Call 815-875-4383

Apartment size refrigerator freezer $250; microwave $75; Avanti mini kitchen $150.

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460 • Garage Sales

Ashford spinning wheel with paddles and spindles.

Excellent condition. $50.

Call after 5pm 815-875-1320 Console AM/FM stereo, radio and record player.

Good condition. $25 or best offer.

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PRINCETON 124 North Mercer. Friday, July 31, 8am-4pm; Saturday, August 1, 8am-1pm.

Rain or Shine!

MULTI-FAMILY We've cleaned out again!

So we have more collectibles, furniture, household items, clothes for all ages, costume jewelry, books, infant items, toys, teacher supplies, linens, and MUCH more!

Large #18 Buffalo drill press, with bits, $450; 2 small engines (Clinton & Wisconsin) $15 each.

Call 815-866-3248 Men's 26" Schwinn bicycle (balloon tires-antique) $10; woman's 26" Coast to Coast deluxe bicycle $10. 815-875-1545 Metal outside table, 4 chairs & pillows, $25; new man's rainsuit, XL, $7.

Call 815-875-2637 Mobility scooter $400.

Revo 3 wheel, works great, newer batteries, basket & charger. Retails $800. 815-303-7562 New porta potty $45, for camping; great Longaberger bowls (blue) $50 for 4 pieces. Call 815-878-8153 Toro electric blower vac, $25; cast iron sink pump, $50; 2 Suncast patio chairs $40.

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink! ************ 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 1010 South Church Street. Friday, July 31, Noon-5pm; Saturday, August 1, 8am-Noon.

American dolls & clothes, retired, excellent condition. Bike, Craftsman air compressor, kids' clothes, toys, kids' & adult books, misc. household items

PRINCETON 19367 1900 N Avenue. Friday, July 31, 9am-5pm; Saturday, August 1, 9am-2pm.

Everything Must Go! Priced to Sell!

PRINCETON 2012 South Main. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 6, 7, 8; 8am-4pm; Sunday, August 9, Noon-4pm.

MOVING SALE. Tools, some furniture, household stuff. Some inside and some outside PRINCETON 637 Hidden Lake Drive. Friday, July 31, 4pm-7pm; Saturday, August 1, 8am-1pm.

2 FAMILY SALE. Children's clothing, toys, books, household items PRINCETON 822 North Beech. Friday, July 31, 8am-noon; Saturday, August 1, 8am-noon.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE PRINCETON 9 North Euclid. Saturday, August 1, 10am-2pm.

Records, antiques, DVD's, gaming, tools, and lots of miscellaneous TISKILWA 515 West Main. Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1; 8am-?

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615 • Truck Sales 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible. Beautiful car.

Great summer fun.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Machine Maintenance

• Must have PLC experience • Must have prior machine maintenance experience • Must have knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics • All prior experience will be considered

CNC Set – Up Mechanic

• Must have CNC MACHINING-mills and lathes experience • Must be proficient in print reading • Must have Gauging and inspection knowledge • Must have experience working with tooling and fixtures • Must have an understand G & M CODES

CNC Machine Operators

• Prior experience a plus but will train • Must be a dedicated, motivated, and reliable We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package: Health, Dental, Life insurance; Long and Short Term Disability; 401K plan; Paid Vacations and Birthday; Tuition Reimbursement Please apply in person:

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- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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PRINCETON Coachlight Apartments has a 1 bedroom for $460, available in August.

On-site laundry, 1st floor.

Call 815-878-7965 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

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858 • Homes for Rent PRINCETON 2-3 bedroom home. $650 + utilities. No pets, no smoking. Available September 1st.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees of the Princeton Rural Fire Protection District of the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for said Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection in the law offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., located at Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois from and after August 1, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 2:00 o’clock p.m., in the law offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois, and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said District at a meeting thereof on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 2:15 o’clock

p.m., in the law offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C. aforesaid.

DATED at Princeton, Illinois this 30th day of July, 2015. /s/ Hugh D. Fundell Secretary, Board of Trustees Princeton Rural Fire Protection District, Bureau County, Illinois Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 1, 2015.

Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years.

Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2015, at Princeton, Illinois.

MARY C. DREMANN Circuit Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois Ex Officio Clerk of said Drainage District Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 1 and 8, 2015.

of Section 6, Township 17 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years.

Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2015, at Princeton, Illinois.

MARY C. DREMANN Circuit Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois Ex Officio Clerk of said Drainage District Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 1 and 8, 2015.

Zearing Child Enrichment Center Is seeking Part/ Full-time qualified School Age

Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. - Research Department is seeking motivated individuals for fall seasonal positions, lasting approximately 8-12 weeks. Duties will include but are not limited to: hand harvesting corn, cleaning, packaging and treating seed, and collecting data at test locations. Work schedule may vary up to 40 hours per week with overtime possible. Select individuals may be asked to travel to different test sites to conduct special note taking with overnight stay required, up to 70 hours of work per week, and travel expenses paid. Applications available at Wyffels Hybrids, Inc., Geneseo, IL. Apply in person: Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. 13344 U.S. Hwy 6 Geneseo, IL 61254 Monday-Friday 8 am – 3 pm

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) MINERAL MARSH ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT OF ) BUREAU AND ) HENRY COUNTIES ) NO. 73-MC-14 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 1st day of September, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m.. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the Mineral Elevator on Main Street in the Village of Mineral, Bureau County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICI AL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) HICKORY CREEK ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT ) NO. 73-MC-9 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 1st day of September, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the machine shed on the farm owned by the Robert Litherland Estate, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter

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 Continued on page 14

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3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. Balance is due & payable on or before September 29th, 2015.

4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property.

5.) The 2015 real estate taxes due and payable in 2016 will be the responsibility of the Seller. The 2016 real estate taxes due and payable in 2017 will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

6.) Property has 57.01 tillable acres per Putnam County FSA department.

7.) Taxes for 2014 = $498.04 8.) Tenancy for the 2016 crop year is open. Possession on the tillable portion of farm to be given upon removal of the 2015 crop.

9.) Hunting rights & possession on the timber portion of farm to be given upon closing.

10.) Seller retains the 2015 crop.

11.) Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

12.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

13.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

14.) For additional information or to view the property, contact : Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

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Continued from page 13 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.

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.

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18, 25 and Aug. 1, 2015.

tion will be held on the 1st day of September, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held 1/2 mile south of the Green River pumping station on Route 78 on the East side of the road at the grain bin and dryer in the SW 1/4 of Section 3,

Alba Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years.

Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote; and, if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of Drainage Commissioner.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2015, at Cambridge, Illinois.

JACKIE OBERG Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois and Ex-officio Clerk of said Drainage District Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 1 and 8, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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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, 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.

ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-23743.

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. 14-13-23743 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00011 TJSC#: 35-9187 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.

I663792 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ROY A. JOHNSON, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00011 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 AM on September 14, 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: LOTS 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 5 IN THE WEST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PRINCETON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1017 N. PLUM STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-08429-010. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ROY A. JOHNSON, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00011 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 AM on September 14, 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 1017 N. PLUM STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-08-429-010. 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 14-13-23743.

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. 14-13-23743 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00011 TJSC#: 35-9187 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.

I663792 Published in the Bureai County Republican Aug. 1, 8 and 15, 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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Voucher must be presented at time of appointment. Exp. 8/15/2015

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