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PRINCETON — One of the men suspected of the Princeton Centrue Bank robbery on May 28 has made his first court appearance in Bureau County.

Darryl Anthony Woods Jr., 28, of Chicago, came before Bureau County Circuit Judge C.J. Hollerich on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

According to Princeton Police, Woods was apprehended on Monday, Aug. 3, by Chicago Police on an active

Bureau County warrant.

Woods is being charged with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and one count of robbery, a Class 2 felony, for allegedly taking $1,722 from Centrue Bank by threatening aggressive force to a bank employee.

Woods showcased a defeated demeanor in court as he quietly agreed to the accusations presented to him.

If found guilty, Woods could face probation or prison time. Concerning the charges, probation could be a maximum of four years, which could

include six months in the county jail. A more severe penalty would include a minimum of three years or maximum of seven years in prison, followed by two year mandatory supervised release period.

Woods could also face a maximum fine of $25,000, along with restitution on both counts.

At the first appearance, Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini indicated Woods has a prior criminal record in Cook County, which includes an unspecified Class 2 felony.

Caffarini is check-

ing into the charge and said he would have it by Woods’ arraignment.

The severity of his previous criminal record could change the maximum prison time Woods could face, Hollerich said.

Woods is being held at the Bureau County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

Because Woods is being charged with a forcible felony, he must surrender any firearms and FOID card.

Woods will appear before a grand jury at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.

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Darryl Anthony Woods Jr. (left), 28, of Chicago takes the walk from the Bureau County Jail to the Bureau County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon for his first appearance in court. Escorting Woods is Bureau County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Tim Trevier.

Without waste ...

Spring Valley trying not to throw money down the drain ... literally

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley City Council met briefly Monday, Aug. 3, focusing its attention on bids for the wastewater treatment plant and updates on other current projects in the city.

Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini began the meeting by showing gratitude for the many successful events in Spring Valley throughout the past few weeks, and noted the Spring Valley Fire Department is hosting a Music on Main fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8. Police Chief Kevin Sangston spoke of National Night Out at Kirby Park, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event included many family events and demonstrations.

City Engineer Larry Good indicated the west interceptor road waste project started Monday, Aug. 3, and will continue over the next several days. He received a final summary of quantities for the bridge project from IDOT, and it was determined the city will only be responsible for the cost of five light fixtures instead of six for the bridge, as a light source is already adequate

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Matt Denault of Princeton works to balance some rocks in the creek near Captain Swift’s Bridge in Princeton. Denault has taken some adverse conditions in his life to develop a craft that defies the rules of physics.

Rising up from rock bottom ...

Matt Denault uses rock sculpture art to overcome obstacles and promote acceptance

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

In life, there are many obstacles to a joyful existence that weigh upon a person. The death of a loved one, the loss of a job, feelings of anger and insecurity; they can become stones that you drag around behind you, slowing your progress toward happiness to a crawl.

For Matt Denault, his bag of rocks got so

heavy that he had to put them down, but he didn’t leave them behind as a barricade for others to trip over. Instead, he reached deep inside the bag and took out each stone, shaping them into bricks necessary for a structure worth building.

Denault’s sister, Courtney, decided to take her own life on Earth Day in 2009. His mother, Mary, died the following year from what doctor’s diagnosed as a blood clot in her brain, but

Denault believes the true cause was a broken heart. He didn’t want to face the loneliness of his broken reality and began searching for something to ease the daily pain he experienced, finding it in the bottom of a bottle.

“I drank a lot of alcohol and wore a mask for many years,” said Denault, a Princeton native who understands how deep the ocean can go when you fasten the chains around your own

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waist. “Misery loves company, so you find every reason to be upset, and I intensified that for a long time.”

Denault said he was tired and sick all the time, the substance fueling his pain instead of relieving it. He got heavily intoxicated one day in January 2013 and missed some work the following week, and in that moment Denault finally hit the ocean floor. He took a long look at what life was truly worth to him and knew it was time to cut the rope that bound him and rise to the surface again.

“It’s been over 900 days since I’ve had a beer or any other drink,” he said proudly, recalling that it wasn’t just his job he was losing, but his family, his friends and his peace of mind.

“Every day now is a victory for me because rock bottom is a scary place.”

Although the relationships he maintained were only strengthened by his sobriety, Denault said many shallow friendships crumbled like a house of cards due to his fresh schedule that left no imprints on a bar stool. Denault began exploring new avenues and stumbled upon a form of art that would change his life, or balance it out, so to speak.

“I found rock balancing online, and there’s something about seeing a rock formation so beautiful and still in nature and knowing someone else was there and set it up,” said Denault, who called Colorado artist Michael Grab a “Jedi” in the world of rock balancing.

Rock balancing is a form of art where stones found in nature are stacked in ways that defy the rules of physics and gravity. The sculptures may consist of a few rocks or many, but the unique aspect of the art form is the degree of precision necessary for balance. Denault stated many times the top rock of a formation can be 40 or 50 times the weight and volume of the rocks that it rests upon, which is both a hindrance and a blessing.

“All you need is a small divot in the rock underneath and three points of contact from the larger rock to make a tripod, then you just keep messing with it to find the proper weight distribution,” Denault explained, indicating that all the rocks must mimic a puzzle, stringing up on an invisible center line of gravity to become one piece. “When it finally stands on its own, that’s euphoria. That’s getting drunk on nature.”

Although Denault has only been placing bricks for the last seven months, and despite the Gorilla Glue jokes from friends, he has relished every creek bed catalog and each adjustment adventure. He escapes the cosmopolitan confines of the city every Friday morning for his “yoga” sessions, secluding himself in a quiet and therapeutic arena that knows not the definition of walls and finds no time to watch the clock. To him each rock pile is a story, and he has just begun authoring the initial chapters of his book.

“It’s kind of weird when you go from drinking with your buddies to saying, ‘Hey guys, I’m stacking rocks on my weekends now,’ but then you show them because it’s a trip to broaden people’s horizons,” Denault laughed, adding he likely gains more insight than any other from stones that rise like Atlas with the world on his shoulders.

“I learn a lesson every time. With each balance comes a different challenge, just like in life. Every day you’re going to face something, and it’s how you overcome it,” he said, calling his creations the raw part of life and a breath of fresh air, especially in the frustrating moments that take our breath away.

Denault is truly honored by the humility he has gained from the stones he has unleashed toward the atmosphere, and has plans to come out with a calendar in the near future.

Although his life has not been easy, and often times comes crashing down, he will remain strong as a mountain stands in all the ways he can before his sculpture falls into gravity’s grasp for the final time.

“When you look at a balance, it looks impossible, but if people look at the things that have happened in my life — and I can show them I’m taking advantage of every day, then maybe they can do the same,” he said, feeling like a kid dancing in the creek without a drop of liquor to be found.

“When you’re so frustrated and so upset, life is hard to understand, but you can get through it with a little patience.

You can make a few pebbles in a creek bed a work of art, and when you step back, you’re looking at a thing of beauty.”

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“I learn a lesson every time. With each balance comes a different challenge, just like in life. Every day you’re going to face something, and it’s how you overcome it.”

Matt Denault

Above, Matt Denault contemplates his finished work — a balancing act of nature, patience and his innermost thoughts. At left, Denault holds a small rock sculpture he crafted. Also two more sculptures are pictured at right and at left of him. In the photo at far left stands one of Denault’s rock formations he crafted in a nearby creek. In the background, he works on another — a test of patience and a battle with gravity.

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The search is on for a city manager in Princeton Princeton also talks about new subdivision

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The city of Princeton has received 18 applicants for its city manager position.

On Monday, Aug. 3, Mayor Joel Quiram announced the council will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8, to begin the screening process. He said the interview process will occur shortly after.

“Our goal is to, hopefully, have somebody on board before Homestead,” he said.

Saturday’s meeting will be in closed session.

Also on Monday, Aug. 3, the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends a city code on use of receipts.

“This is simply an ordinance establishing a relationship between the city of Princeton and the Chamber of Commerce and their oversight of tourism,” Quiram said.

Commissioner Jerry Neumann read a portion of the ordinance, which

states: “The amount collected by the city pursuant to this article shall be expended by the city solely to promote tourism, conventions and other special events within the city, and shall not be used to advertise for or otherwise promote new competition in the hotel business …”

Neumann made the motion to approve the ordinance, and it was seconded by commissioner Laura Favia. Commissioner Ray Mabry was absent from the meeting.

With a second approval of this ordinance, the council will then be able to approve an annual bill in the amount of $7,250, which will go to employees at the Chamber of Commerce for taking on extra duties related to tourism for the city.

Cutouts on Gosse Boulevard

Building plans for the senior housing development, which will be located on the land west of Westside Park and east of South Gosse Boule-

Extra $$$ yet still below expected costs for Walnut

vard, are underway.

The development plans of this senior housing include making a cutout on South Gosse Boulevard, so residents pulling out of the development will have the option to turn left toward Park Avenue.

Quiram said as contractors are getting ready to start the project, neighbors who live on Orange Street, which meets Gosse Boulevard north of West Peru Street, have requested a cutout on North Gosse, as well. The requested cutout will allow residents the option to turn left toward West Peru Street.

Quiram said the city did research to try to determine if it can allow the cutouts; nothing was found that prevents the city from making changes on the boulevard.

During public comment, Princeton resident Geraldine Woodleaf asked whether or not there would be stop signs put in at the cutouts to help better control traffic. Quiram confirmed stops signs were in the cutout plans.

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WALNUT — The Walnut Village Board is faced with additional costs in completing the demolition of the Black property.

Walnut Board President Dennis Grobe presented to the board an additional invoice in the amount of $6,200 received from Burke Excavating to complete the grading and seeding of the west side of the Black property. The placement of various utilities on this west embankment required Burke to bring in additional fill dirt and sand to meet the requirements of the county inspectors. This additional cost of $6,200 also includes the additional seeding of the property to help prevent erosion and also to seed the property with a type of ground cover that will not require mowing.

This additional dollars will bring the total cost of the project to approximately $33,000. This total cost is still less than the $40,000 that was the original estimated price.

After discussion, the board did accept this additional charge but did feel that in the future, bids for this type of project include a percentage contingency to cover unforeseen additions to an original price.

Part-time police office Glenn Lawson reported there were three commercial burglaries in the village during the last month. Two of three arrests have been made regarding these break-ins. There was also a residential burglary report, and an arrest is pending with regard to that activity.

Superintendent Carl Minks made a proposal to the board that the village rent a vacuum truck from Standard Equipment Co., Chicago. This vacuum truck would be

used to clean out the storm drains in the village. The three catch basins are caving in from silt and gravel that has accumulated.

The process of cleaning the storm drains would require a two-week rental.

Standard Equipment has agreed to rent the vacuum truck to the village with village employees operating the truck. Standard Equipment is proposing this $8,000 cost, which is substantially less than their normal rental rate because Walnut has had a long-time association with the company.

The board questioned Minks as to whose responsibility it would be if this truck would require repairs of any sort while it was in the possession of the village. Minks was unsure of the answer to this question.

Board member Lee Sarver made a motion to approve the $8,000 expenditure with the understanding that Minks has the contract with Standard Equipment written to include a provision that Standard Equipment be responsible for any repairs. With this stipulation, the motion was passed by the board.

Minks also asked the board if it is the decision of the board as to what alleys are used by garbage trucks. The board assured Minks that was the case, and the board also voiced its decision that garbage trucks only use the alleys when no other access is available for pickup of garbage.

The board gave Minks the authority to have residents change their garbage pickup location from any alley that he did not feel should be used by the trucks. Also, the board has approved a large expenditure for grinding and chipping of the village alleys, and the heavy garbage trucks will undue the work being done.

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Bird resigns from Princeton electric

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — After 30 years of service to the city of Princeton, longtime employee Jason Bird will be resigning from his position as electrical superintendent, effective Friday, Aug. 14.

Bird has accepted a position as electrical superintendent for the city of Rochelle.

“Seeing how aggressive their community is and the growth they have, I thought this was a great challenge and a great opportunity for me,” he said. “I’m excited they are a city manager form of government and have been for sometime. It’s working well for them.”

Bird began his journey in Princeton in April 1985 where he started out working on the distribution side of the electric business. An early retirement in the department allowed him to move up to a management position. Throughout the years, Bird worked his way to distribution superintendent, before being promoted to electrical superintendent in 2007.

Under his leadership and direction, the city’s electric department has been nationally and globally recognized for its cutting-edge ways and overall outstanding utility service.

In 2008, the city of Princeton was first runner-up in the Motorola’s Utilities Telecom Council Apex Award, which repre-

Spring Valley From Page 1 near the corner of Illinois Street. Marini said there were originally eight lights scheduled for installation at $7,000 per light, so this will save Spring Valley substantial funds.

Good said the Well 11 project is reliant on a few more pieces of equipment for completion, but once the workers get the material, they will install and

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sented utilities all around the world. The award recognized vision, safety and leadership. The one city ahead of Princeton in 2007 was San Diego Gas and Electric. The second runner-up was a utility in Brazil.

The city has also been recognized as diamond status for the Reliable Public Power Provider Award for three separate years. With this honor, the city was recognized for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service.

“I think we’re the only small utility that achieved diamond status three times. I’m pretty proud we’ve been able to achieve that over the years,” Bird said, adding the city was judged on the same merits as much larger utilities in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2010, the city was awarded the E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award from the American Public Power Association, which recognized utilities for activities and customer service that enhanced the prestige of public power.

The Princeton utility also received the American Public Power Association’s Electric Utility Safety Award in 2007. Bird said the electric department has gone 10 years without a lost time accident.

Along with the many achievements, Bird also spoke of numerous other accomplishments made

in the electric department during his 30 years.

“The greatest thing we did is hire some outstanding people. We’ve got a lot of outstanding employees who take pride in their jobs. With the exception of three employees, I was involved in hiring all of them,” he said.

Other moments in time that stand out to Bird was when the city converted from 5KV system to a 15KV system.

“We made that change during one of the first years I was working. It made the electric system much more efficient and reliable,” he said.

In 2005, the city got into the broadband over power lines (BPL)/fiber optic side of the business and began a partnership with Connecting Point of Peru to provide broadband service and high speed Internet to residents.

Bird said while BPL has not evolved over the years and is on its way out, the fiber will be available to the city of Princeton for years to come. When Princeton brought BPL/ fiber optic to city, it was the second community in the U.S. to make the move.

Bird said the city also began doing energy efficiency programs in 1999 — before it was the trend. The city has given out thousands of dollars in rebate funds through the programs and has also gotten large paybacks from the wholesale provider on the electric they’ve saved over the

years.

Just this year the city has given out $70,000 in grants for industrial customers for energy efficiency program, Bird said.

Aside from the electric department, Bird has been a familiar face at Princeton High School over the years, where he coached sports for 29 years.

In his early years, he coached football. For 26 years, he coached wrestling and was also coaching soccer, as well.

“Princeton was a town that all my sons grew up in. I felt like I had a lot invested in it. I hate to leave. This was the only job I had as an adult,” he said. “I wish I could have retired here, but other opportunities came up, and I thought it was the best way for me to go.”

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test the pump for quality and durability. The street maintenance project will be updated later in the month.

Alderman Ken Bogacz indicated bids for the wastewater treatment plant were reviewed by the water and sewer committee, and all five bids came in higher than expected.

The indication is that the total cost of the project would be just north of $12,878,000, with the current funds available sitting

at $12,250,000, which is inclusive of a $1,500,000 EPA loan.

The water and sewer committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 6 to formulate ideas to lower costs for the project, with a follow-up meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, to review proposed cost reductions.

The city hopes to still award a contract for the project by Monday, Aug. 17, Bogacz said, conditioned on EPA approval.

Alderman Mike Herrmann said a finance committee meeting will be scheduled Monday, Aug. 10, in conjunction with the water and sewer committee meeting to discuss the previous year’s budget as well as matters at hand.

Building Inspector Tim Samolinski said owner Rutilio Castaneda has been working diligently on the property at 104 and 106 W. St. Paul St. Castaneda is seeking a $4,400 facade grant for his restau-

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PRINCETON — Due to an additional grant from Bureau County and the 377 Board, Gateway Services announced they are renting office space at Perry Plaza on Bureau Valley Parkway in order to open an office for professional services.

The approved increase can only be used to address the behavioral health needs of Bureau County residents with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This means the funds may only be used for professional counseling, behavioral analysts or psychiatric services.

The BPART dispatch office will also be moved to this location. Office costs are covered through the Illinois Department of Transportation Downstate Operating Assistance Program.

Additionally because training is such an integral part of the provision of all types of services Gateway Services provides, the human resources office and training rooms will be relocated to this site.

A marketing survey completed in April 2014 indicated a gap in behavioral health services in Bureau and the surrounding counties.

With concurrence of the 377 Board, Gateway Services successfully lobbied the county to increase the tax levy.

“In the future, we hope to add teleconferencing to provide specialized training geared toward those who work directly with individuals who have a dual diagnosis (intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs) in Bureau County.

“We also have a plan to extend training opportunities to other professionals, families, similar agencies, police, hospitals, etc.,” said Jeff Dean, president/CEO of Gateway Services.

“We also aspire to improve availability and quality of services to existing individuals. We hope to eventually expand services to those in the general public who currently do not have access to or receive these services essential to their general well-being.”

Gateway Services Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable not-for-profit corporation headquartered out of Princeton which provides services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

For more information, contact Gateway Services at 815-875-4548 or visit www.gateway-services. org. rant, 2 Amigos, as well as adjoining apartments, but the grant was voted down 2-6 at the previous city council meeting based on structural concerns regarding the building.

Alderman Jeff Janusick said he visited the establishment a few times, and Castaneda has “gotten with the program,” Samolinski said apartments met the inspection criteria, and progress is being made. The facade grant was subsequently

approved 6-1, with Bogacz casting the lone nay vote.

In other business: • Ameren Illinois was approved to install gas and electric at 600 Old North Road.

• Donations of $100 were approved for both the Hall Athletic Parents Club golf classic on Saturday, Aug. 15, and the third annual 5K run and walk for SIDS awareness on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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Obituaries David Murray

Daniel Philhower

BRADFORD — David Lloyd “Buster” Murray, 68, of Bradford died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Kewanee to Lloyd and Dorothy (Fawcett) Murray.

He was a farm worker, worked at Cox Fertilizer in Bradford and at Longman Brothers for 10 years. He was the road commissioner David for Elmira Township for 24 years.

Murray Surviving are his fiancee, Carol Dykeman of Kewanee; a stepbrother, Larry (Bonnie) Fansler of Bradford; three brothers, Ronnie (Patty) Murray of Aurora, Colo., John (Pat) Murray of Texas and Michael (Linda) Murray of Kewanee; three sisters, Faye (Denny) Curtis of Kewanee, Mary Wilkinson of Bradford and Jane Murray of Bradford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Osceola Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford, with the Rev. Amy Holman officiating. Burial will be in the Osceola Grove Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Bradford Rescue Squad.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, is in charge of arrangements.

PRINCETON — Daniel Michael Philhower, 39, of Princeton passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, in Chicago.

He was born March 24, 1976, in Princeton to Robert and Glenda (Cathelyn) Philhower. He married Stephanee Fuglestad in April 2015.

He attended Princeton and Ohio high schools. He enjoyed music and playing his Daniel guitar, fishing and traveling.

Philhower He is survived by his mother, Glenda (Bob) Johnson of Wyanet; his wife, Stephanee of Colorado; his daughter, Allena of Havana; one sister, Kelly (Brandon) Smith of Princeton; one brother, Stephen (Paula) Philhower of Peoria; four nieces, Abigail, Courtney, Emily and Chelsea; four nephews, Cameron, Nathan, Michael and Zach; his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Philhower of Princeton; his maternal grandparents, Marilyn and Gordon Townsend of Princeton; his stepmother, Brenda Philhower of Princeton, his stepsisters, Kim, Dawn, Trisha and Lindsey; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Philhower; two grandfathers, Calvin Philhower and Gerald Cathelyn; and his stepmother, Marcia Philhower.

A celebration of life for Daniel will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Burial will be private and at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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

Harold Wetzell

TAMPICO — Harold O. Wetzell, 91, of Tampico died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 7, at the Tampico United Methodist Church. Masonic services will be at noon with the funeral service to follow.

Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is in charge of arrangements.

Bureau County Sheriff Accidents

Gregory J. Newton, 35, of Seatonville fell asleep and drove off the road on Route 6 near 2825 East Street in Selby Township at 4:53 p.m. July 25.

Mark A. Wagner, 22, of Sycamore struck a vehicle driven by Alexander D. Cech, 18, of LaMoille on Route 34 near 3320 East Street at 3:20 p.m. July 28.

Saramae C. Baker, 49, of Granville struck a raccoon and left the roadway on Interstate 180 near Mile Marker 11 in Arispie Township at 11:11 p.m.

July 30.

Deer accidents

Eric J. Dragon, 21, of Chicago struck a vehicle driven by Michael A. E. Kernan, 18, of Princeton after Kernan braked to miss a deer on Interstate 80 westbound at Mile Marker 62 in Selby Township at 12:53 a.m. July 31.

Cari E. Lund Jr., 66, of Tiskilwa struck a deer at 1000 North Avenue near 2000 East Street in Arispie Township at 10:24 p.m. Aug. 1.

Daniel J. Hazel, 19, of Rock Falls struck a deer on Route 40 near Backbone Road in Bureau Township at 11:58 p.m. Aug. 1.

Battery arrests

Lloyd E. Mercer, 35, of Kewanee was charged with battery and criminal damage to property at 200 N. Main St. in Manlius at 1 a.m. July 27.

Michael S. Andrews, 26, of Buda was charged with battery and Tyler D. Duckworth, 21, of Wyanet was charged with an in-state warrant in the 9000 block of 900 North Avenue at 4:15 a.m. Aug. 1.

Criminal damage to property

Elizabeth Van Landuit TAMPICO — Elizabeth Van Landuit, 69, of Tampico died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at her home.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico.

Stanley F. Mercer, 20, of Princeton was charged with criminal damage to property at 205 S. Galena St. in Tiskilwa at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 2.

Princeton Police DUI

Michelle A. Albrecht, 48, of Princeton was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage in the 700 block of South Pleasant Street at 1:11 a.m. Aug. 4.

Upcoming golf classics, races planned Red Devil Golf Classic SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club will host the Red Devil Classic Saturday, Aug. 15, at Spring Creek Golf Course.

It will be a four-person, best ball scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which includes golf and a pork chop/brats dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.

Tiger Golf Classic

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club Tiger Golf Classic will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Registration fees are $75 per golfer and $30 for dinner. Golf will be limited to the first 20 teams to sign up. 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.

Mark your calendar

If you’re a serious runner, here’s dates to mark on your calender: Mr. C’s Wenona 5K will take place as part of Wenona Days, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Wenona

Park.

The “Boo” Milby 5K Memory Run/Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Northwest School, 229 O’Connor Ave. in LaSalle. A special walk will be for the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group.

The Run to the Ridge 5K Run/1M Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Grand Ridge Grade School.

The OSF St. Luke Medical Center 5K will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. in Kewanee.

The Dash at Dusk 5K Run/Walk will start at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course.

The DeKalb Corn Classic 3K/5K will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb.

The Fall Fitness 5K sponsored by IVCH will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru.

The Ottawa Firefighters Run to Remember 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Boat Club.

The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bureau County Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit.

The Pasta Push 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 9 a.m. at the Naplate Village Hall.

The fifth annual Holy Family Shuffle 3-Mile Walk/ Run will be Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family School.

Connie’s 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC.

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Accidents

A one-vehicle accident involving Anwar H. Mashrah, 19, of Chicago occurred on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 97.5 at 8:23 a.m.

Aug. 1. Mashrah was charged with speeding and improper lane usage.

A one-vehicle accident involving Sarah L. Snyder, 29, of Chillicothe occurred on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 77.5 at 11:45 p.m. Aug. 1.

Snyder was charged with improper lane usage.

Warrant arrest

Following a traffic stop, Tiffany R. Atwood, 31, of Chicago was picked up on a warrant on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 84 at 1:29 a.m. July 20. She was also charged with driving while license suspended.

Spring Valley Police Criminal damage to property

Tammy M. Lupo, 21, of Spring Valley was charged with criminal damage to property in the 200 block of West Sixth Street at 9:45 am. Aug. 3.

Accident

A one-vehicle accident involving a 17-year-old Spring Valley boy occurred on Route 6 near Mary Street at 12:36 a.m. Aug. 5.

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by Nedda Doing the right thing Guilty as charged. This is a sentence. Punishment follows. Now, let’s apply this sentence to ourselves when we need to place our loved ones in a nursing home or other facility.

Whenever you or your family has to make this decision, all kinds of emotions come to the surface. No family alive has had a smooth path throughout the years. A decision this large can bring out old wounds, and that can easily color the choices made.

Sometimes you are the only one to make this decision or there are conflicting opinCOMMENTARY ions or refusals to help. Have a family gathering and truthfully see who in the family can or will step up and help with care and decision making. Find out who really will help. Have them be honest about time commitments. If there are vague answers, move on ... since you can’t rely on them. This is tough.

Some have made promises to loved ones to never place them. Perhaps you yourselves as well. Life changes all of us and so do circumstances. Move on.

Guilt is powerful. The jury comes in and pronounces their verdict. Who are these people? Guilt is not a feeling, it is a sentence. Sadness and regret are feelings. But either you are guilty of a crime or not. Decisions to have your loved one in a safe place is not a crime. We hear this time and again.

Let us be very, very clear here. You are hearing culture condemn you for doing the right thing. “Shame on you, you bad person for doing this to your loved one.” That is right, you are being condemned by “them” who have not struggled with endless duties and fatigue and yes, loneliness.

Right now, check all the skills for primary care. For those of you who can answer yes, and I’m sure I have left some out — you are a home caregiver.

Are you a physical therapist, registered nurse, doctor, pharmacist, housekeeper, menu planner and cook, account – bookkeeper, psychologist, pastor and chauffeur all wrapped into one?

You are the primary caregiver.

Yes, I am being blunt, but down the road you could hear, “How could you do this to our mom?” Those talks with your family will come in handy when you alone have to do the hard thing.

Don’t bother to go over the conversations; just do what you need to do and remember no one else was willing to help out.

If you cannot tolerate the idea of sending him/her to a nursing home, for goodness sakes, get some help from outside. I don’t mean a few hours, but substantial time with the person, so you can leave the house.

Of course, this can cost some money, but your health and frankly the health of your loved one can be compromised if you are so tired, frustrated and lonely, you can make mistakes.

There are countless articles popping up about the health of caregivers and how they need to be very careful about burn-out and their health being compromised. Many caregivers die before the loved one does. The very ones we care for can be left because we feel no one else can do our job as well.

We can debate all day about the levels of good care in facilities, but you can be their advocate there. A little research can do a long way. However, that is another topic. But, we all need a break from our jobs, and this is a job. Our emotional, spiritual and physical health rely on a break.

Of course, you love them deeply but I think that love means doing hard things and putting culture’s and others’ opinions aside and doing the right thing.

Well, let’s, get rid of the shame and allow ourselves to be sad; that is a legitimate emotion. But let us admit that a facility may offer something new and better for our dearest.

Love to all caregivers, and be kind to yourselves and others by doing the right thing.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.

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If you were stranded on a deserted island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Something with shrimp and lobster. I guess I will have to learn how to catch those!

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: A good boat to get off of the island.

Janice Wamhoff

What is your favorite local restaurant: Los Ranchitos.

City: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: Arlington.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Take care of my family, pay for my grandchildren’s college education, donate to my church and to charities.

Family: Son, Reese, and his children, Lexi, Libbie, Knowlton and Gabe; and daughter, Cory Folty, her husband, Dirk, and children Rayan and Janelle.

Pets: I have no pets but have grand-dogs, Holly, Harley and Pippa.

What is the last television show you watched: “Suits.”

Occupation: Coroner for Bureau County for 28 years.

People would be surprised to know that you: I was the archery instructor for the Scout Day Camp at City-County Park for 11 years.

What is the last book you read: Nelson DeMille’s “The Lion Game.”

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: People come together to work on a solution for a problem or issue.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Have more places and things for the teens and young people to go and to do.

Framework for life As usual my alarm cheerily declared the new day’s arrival, so I attempted to reach for the small white button that would kill the obnoxious announcement. My day has begun. I stumble from my bed to the bathroom and then to the living room drawer that houses my running clothes. This is the way my day has started for years.

Sometimes a routine becomes so ingrained I have to stop and ask myself, “Why do I do what I do?”

The answer may be lodged in my mental framework built by my family. My dad, Tom Strader, has trained horses for more than 60 years. Before I was 5, I remember sitting on the blanket next to the arena with my brother, Adam, and dog, Tina, as we watched my dad run the game classes with his horse, Cochise.

Dad especially liked the flags where he would practice his hand strategy in order to stick the flag in a pail of sand at break neck speed.

He also roped cattle and trained everything from thoroughbreds for the track to draft horses for the cart. My parents are still avid trail riders. He always said, “If you want success, you must train every day.”

I guess that is why in the summer after my morning run I usually find myself in the arena instructing my 3-year-old quarter horse on the finer points of western pleasure; however I know this maxim extends beyond the arena fence. If I wish for my students to succeed in homework, they need to complete it every night. If I want victory with my piano playing, diet or housework, daily diligence is the key ingredient.

Furthermore, my grandma, Mary Eckberg, would say, “Do what you don’t want to do first. Then it gets done. Don’t put it off.” To be quite honest, I am messy, but I like a neat house; so I play a mental game with myself called, “start to finish.” I stare at my muddled black granite countertop and make myself tackle the coffee spills, empty cups and containers of countless spices until

they are all put away. Then I force myself to wipe down the microwave, cupboard and refrigerator door handles until I do not stick to them anymore.

My grandma also said, “If you want anything done, ask the busiest person you know.” Why? He/ she must manage time well. She worked full time most of her life, kept the books for my grandpa’s electrical and plumbing business and served in organizations. Yes, Grandma made her minutes count.

This thought is buttressed by my mom’s lists. My mom, Linda Strader, is the epitome of organizing and serving. Even at 70, she continues to serve as president of her church’s women’s group. Last year she directed the sending of around 150 Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes for the Franklin Graham organization. She also directs various food kitchens. If any hired hand, hungry grandchild or long-lost friend shows up at her doorstep, anything from a hot cup of coffee to a fullfledged meal is offered. I wouldn’t be able to paint the complete pic-

ture if I didn’t include her mathematical abilities used for bookkeeping. This is a gene that I sadly did not inherit; but yes, Mom would not be able to manage it all without lists, and my life does revolve around my countless registers.

Even with all of this said these boards of my mental frame would not adhere together without the nails of my mind based on the most stable and reliable book I have ever read, the Bible. I apply the words of my family, but I cherish the precious words of God. As Psalms 1:2 says, “But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” As I daily read His word (thanks, Dad!), I have the opportunity to manage time (thanks, Grandma!) and serve others (thanks, Mom!) in a way that He would direct. With these pieces in place, the framework for my life withstands the complexities of my life’s chaotic demands.

Kendra Ross of Wyanet is a teacher at Bureau Valley South. She can be reached at skipped2kasmir@ yahoo.com.

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Religion and education briefs — Area churches announce upcoming events; area students recognized for accomplishments. See Page 8.

Safe at home — Columnist Gary Sinclair talks about being thankful, slowing down and hugging more in his column. See Page 9.

Community Notes at 9:30 a.m. with PHS yearbooks begins the doors open to the pub-

Grief, loss support PRINCETON – Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will host its monthly grief and loss support group at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the chapel at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. Anyone that has lost a loved one is invited to attend.

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Ladd American Legion makes donation Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 Finance Officer Jim Dunseth (left) and Adjutant Dennis Hassler present a donation to Jack Corrigan, veteran and resident of the LaSalle Veterans Home. The donation is from the annual collection of selling poppies. Donations received from the sumpanelli and pasta frits during Ladd’s 125 Celebration by the Leo Fonderoli family were donated in the Leo Fonderoli family name.

PRINCETON — Princeton High School yearbooks will be available during PHS registration from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Those unable to pick up yearbooks at this time can pick them up in the main office during regular school hours.

WALNUT — The Kolp family reunion will be Sunday, Aug. 8, at the park shelter in Walnut.

Families are asked to bring a covered dish to share and their own table service.

VFW meeting SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley VFW Post 3666 will meet at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Spring Valley Library.

Legion meeting SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley American Legion Post 182 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Angelo’s Restaurant.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library is looking for published authors interested in participating in an Author Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free event, but authors must reserve their spot by filling out an application. Table space and two chairs will be provided.

Authors will be responsible for their own cash boxes and set up. Set-up time

lic at 10 a.m. The library hopes this will become an annual event. An application can be obtained by emailing Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl. org or picked up at the library at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with a Sept. 30 deadline.

IVCIL fundraiser LADD — The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31.

Tickets are $8 each and are available at IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, or by calling 815-224-3126.

This event is eat in or carry out. IVCIL serves people with disabilities.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 6, to Judd and Ann Lusher. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 12th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 6, to Calvin Brokaw from Cherry. Love Mom, Dad and Hayleigh.

• Happy 12th birthday on Thursday Aug. 6, to our little helper, Calvin Brokaw from Cherry! Love you lots, Papa and Grammie Hoffert.

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Contemporary Folk duo Neptune’s Car will perform in Princeton PRINCETON — New England-based Contemporary Folk duo Neptune’s Car will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Princeton Coffeehouse. Admission is $15 per person.

Neptune’s Car (Holly Hanson and Steve Hayes) is an acoustic duo from Massachusetts and New

Hampshire who play original, contemporary folk music. In January 2015, the duo released their third album, The 45th Parallel. The album was the No. 2 album on the Folk charts for February 2015 with two songs tied with each other at the No. 5 spot. In April 2015, the song “Fly Fishing the Big

Hole” was honored with an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting in the Folk/Americana category from The Great American Song Contest. In June, the duo was named a Grassy Hill Emerging Artist and invited to play on the Main Stage at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, N.Y.

Fisher-McLean receives doctorate COLUMBIA, Mo. — Kandace Lenae Fisher-McLean of Edwardsville received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Architectural Studies from the University of Missouri on May 15 at the Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Mo. She was presented with the ARCC King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural and Environmental Design, for her research, Images of Community Crime in Ferguson, Mis-

souri: Older Adults Perspective Prior to July 2014.

She is currently highlighted in an online video for the University of Missouri online studies program.

She is employed at the University of Missouri Extension as a housing and environmental design specialist, St. Louis County, and is the national program coordinator for the Healthy Homes Partnership.

A 2001 graduate of Princeton High School, she is the daughter of Ruth

and Tom Sims of Tiskilwa, and Kurt Fisher of Tiskilwa, and the granddaughter of Robert and Eva Warling of Princeton, Eileen Burress of Princeton and Phyllis Sims of Tiskilwa.

She received a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and was named a McNair Scholar, and received a master’s degree in human ecology, with a certificate in gerontology, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Religion Briefs Social hour Ice cream social MALDEN — The Malden United Methodist Church will host its annual ice cream social from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16, at the church, located at 324 Main St. in Malden. The menu will consist of barbecue sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, chips, veggie tray, dessert and ice cream. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 years and under. Carryouts will also be available.

Seatonville plans back-to-school bash SEATONVILLE —The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent, will host a back-to school bash featuring free backpacks and school supplies for families and children in need on Sunday, Aug. 9. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served and will begin directly after the outdoor worship service at 6 p.m. Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. For more information, call the church at 815-894-2697.

Above, Gary Browning of the Princeton Optimist Club presents a check to Jim Jones, director of the Princeton Community Band. The check was the club’s annual donation the group. At right, Kenny and Misty Lampley of Princeton attended the 97th annual Optimist International Convention in New Orleans on July 9-11. Kenny is the president of the Princeton Optimist Club and Misty is a member. Kenny attended trainings and seminars during the event.

CHERRY — Holy Trinity Church and Cherry United Church of Christ will hold its pie and coffee social hour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in the Cherry church hall. There will be an ice cream social, euchre, bingo, raffles and door prizes.

Lasagna supper in Walnut WALNUT — The Walnut United Methodist Church will host a lasagna supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The menu will be lasagna, salad, homemade bread, Sisler’s ice cream and homemade cookies. The cost is a donation.

Back to school event PRINCETON —The Princeton United Pentecostal Church, 2303 S. Main St., will host a back to school event beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The public is invited. A prayer service will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m., followed by refreshments from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Education Briefs Joshua Lewis of Walnut, associate in ICC graduates applied science degree.

Chain saw carvers will return to fair a log. Tim and Karen will complete a variety of figures, from woodland creatures like bears, farm animals, totem poles and benches in as little as an hour, to three hours time.

They will carve together and separately each day during the fair. The sculptures range from 2 to 9 feet tall. Audiences attending these shows will see work

PRINCETON — Tim and Karen Barker, chain saw artists, are carving their way back to the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton.

Timber Falls Tree Service presents this husband and wife carving team who are returning after being off the road for several years as part of the free entertainment at the fair.

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begin, forms beginning to emerge from the wood.

Fair-goers can return as often as they like to monitor the progress on the carvings, and watch as new creations pile up. Finally, all the craftsmanship will be auctioned on Sunday, Aug. 30, the last day of the fair, behind the secretary’s office. The auction helps defray the cost of the fair.

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EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College in East Peoria awarded diplomas and/or certificates to nearly 900 students for the 2015 spring semester.

Area students graduating were: Nathaniel Horrie of Bradford, associate in science degree; Candace Stahl of Bradford, associate in science degree; Dustina Stevens of Bradford, associate in science degree; Dawn Dove of Princeton, certificate; Bryce Pharmer of Princeton, associate in arts degree; and

Reeverts on dean’s list BOURBONNAIS — Jake Reeverts of Princeton has been named to the 2015 spring semester dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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Helping You Protect Your Medicare Your Medicare is important to you. Making decisions about your Medicare can be difficult as you often have many options from which to choose that can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. The last thing you need is someone taking advantage of you through Medicare Fraud. WIAAA promotes the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program which provides tips to help you avoid and detect fraud. Some of those tips are: • Read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) notice to ensure you are being billed correctly for the service you receive. Report errors and suspicious charges.

• Never provide your Medicare or Medicaid number (or any part of it) unless you know who you are dealing with.

• Never accept medical services, supplies or equipment from someone on the phone, a door-to-door sales representative, or a TV or magazine ad.

• If a caller tries to threaten or pressure you into something, hang up the phone.

• Do not let mail sit in your mailbox for more than one day.

• Avoid people who tell you that an item or service is not usually covered by Medicare or Medicaid but they can bill for it differently to get paid.

WIAAA is always happy to answer individuals’ questions by phone. Please contact us at: 309-793-6800 or 800-322-1051 and be sure to visit our website to learn more about the Senior Medicare Patrol program at: www.wiaaa.org.

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PHS announces upcoming registration PRINCETON — Registration dates for Princeton High School have been announced.

Senior registration will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12; junior registration will be at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12; and sophomore registration will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. The freshmen Ignition program will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11. All freshmen are required to attend.

Student schedules and statement were mailed the last week in July. School fees may be dropped off at the main office or mailed prior to registration. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday.

Payment may be sent with students to registration. If it is not possible for fees to be paid prior to or during registration, submit an application for a fee waiver or delay of payment with Linda Berry prior to Friday, Aug. 7.

Transfer students to Princeton High School that have not yet registered are asked to call Princeton High School at 815-8753308 to set up a registration appointment with the guidance department.

The 2015-16 school year will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, with a dismissal time of 2 p.m. The annual Blue-White Night is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

All are welcome to attend that evening.

‘You’re gonna miss this’ Country singer Trace Adkins has a recent song out that every family member needs to hear. It tells several stories of people hurrying to get to the next thing or stage of life while losing sight of the special moments they could have now.

Yes, there’s always stress, angst and challenges that can cause us to think life couldn’t be worse or to at best wish for another, better day. But the title of the song is the message for us all … “You’re gonna miss this.”

Someday we’re going to look back, realize how quickly time passed and actually grieve those moments that looked so bleak at the time and yet were really so wonderful if we’d only quit wishing them away.

Here’s one verse and chorus of the song: “Before she knows it she’s a brand new bride, In her one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by, He tells her. ‘It’s a nice place,’ She says ‘It’ll do for now,’ Starts talking about babies and buying a house, Daddy shakes his head and says, ‘Baby, just slow

Gary Sinclair COMMENTARY down.’

“You’re gonna miss this, You’re gonna want this back, You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast, These are some good times, So take a good look around.

You may not know it now, but you’re gonna miss this.”

It seems like we could all learn and grow by considering now and then what it is we’re currently wishing away that even a few years from now we’ll likely long for again. Our passion for something better can so easily erase what we could be embracing now in the moment.

So how do we stem the tide of only looking forward and possibly missing moments now that we’ll passionately desire again in the future but won’t be available to us anymore?

First, be thankful everyday for what you have in your relationships. Yes our kids, spouses, friends and neighbors can irri-

tate, disappoint and overwhelm, but being thankful for who they are, what they bring to us, the moments we get to share, the fun times we do get will help keep our eyes open to how blessed we are.

You’re gonna miss this.

Second, slow down. Like the song says, we need to quit living in the fast lane all the time with our eyes only on the road ahead ... not the pavement we’re currently on.

There’s a word little used in our language that we need to bring back: It’s linger. Linger a little longer at the dinner table, talking on the porch, listening to your kids play or create or discuss. You’re gonna miss this.

Third, hug more. Sure kids aren’t always into hugs at certain ages, and maybe a hug isn’t always appropriate. Hug anyways where it’s OK or at least give a verbal hug, an “I’m so glad I know you,” or whatever. Connect with those you love now. Because remember … you’re gonna miss this.

Gary Sinclair is the family pastor at Christ Community Church in Princeton. He writes a blog at: http://safeathomeblogspot.com and has authored an eBook available at Amazon.com called “Turn Up Or Turn Around Your Parenting.”

Last Honky Tonk coming to Uncle Stewy’s Apprehending an alligator PRINCETON — Through the years, the one act that most captivates the imagination of audiences at the fair is watching an American Bushman bare-handedly apprehend a 9-foot, 300-pound alligator … and that’s exactly what you’ll see at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton.

Kachunga and the Alligator is an educational

fun part of the fair’s free entertainment and is presented by Heartland Bank, AgView FS, Mid American McDonalds and Variety Attractions.

Check the fair’s website, www.bureaucountfair.com, for performance times scheduled Wednesday through Sunday during this year’s fair, Aug. 26-30.

SPRING VALLEY — Last Honky Tonk Music Series presents The Charmed Project featuring Jill Kinsey, Brigitte London and Brook Faulk at Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse in Spring Valley at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. The tour stop in Illinois will be the eighth stop on a 13-day tour from Texas to Pennsylvania.

In January of 2015, The Charmed Project was born. Three outstanding and powerful artists who share a love of one another’s music decided to embark on a joint venture for a tour and future album collaboration. Jill Kinsey, Brigitte London and Brook Faulk (all official artists of the Last Honky Tonk Music Series) come

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Their styles are completely different and unique to each woman’s experience of music and expression. However, the space from which they write their songs is the same … heart, soul, passion, love, fire.

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The live performance at Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse is free to the public and will feature special guest Illinois country artist Craig Gerdes, along with Jakob Baxter (also an Illinois native) on lead guitar and Andrew Hobbs of Nashville, Tenn., on percussion. Uncle Stewy’s Roadhouse is an official venue of the Last Honky Tonk Music Series and was inducted into the monthly roots music series by Gerdes. Uncle Stewy’s is located at 225 E. St Paul, Spring Valley.

For more information, contact Janel Gerdes at 309-397-3641.

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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: July 2, 2015 Anthony Spanos to Michael Mertens, warranty deed, Lots 1-3 in Block 9 in Seatonville, $50,000.

Ann and Eric Magnuson to Lindsay and Raymond Ferrari, warranty deed, part of Lots 7-8 in Block 124 in O’Beirne’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $150,000.

July 6, 2015 Wells Fargo Bank to Daniel Devenney, warranty deed, Lot 49 in Reavley Addition, Wyanet, $31,000.

Carol Donlan to Michael Venturi, warranty deed, Lots 2 and 12 in Pinedale First Subdivision, Princeton, $108,000.

Dickalon Kehrein to Gary Grady, warranty deed, part of Sections 30-31 in Princeton Township, $258,000.

Audie and Carrie Calkins to Brent and Donna Biebrugge, warranty deed, part of Section 3 in Arispie Township, $609,500.

Barbara Roush to Tanya Harsted, warranty deed, Lot 15 in Steven’s Subdivision, Princeton, $96,000.

Craig Goetz to Patrick McCauley and Colleen Sisler, warranty deed, part of Lot 13 in Strock’s Subdivision of Lot 4 in Section 17 in Princeton Township, $62,000.

Lindsay and Raymond Ferrari to Tricia Jones, warranty deed, all of Lot 13 and part of Lot 14 in O’Beirne’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $93,500.

Jason Dzierzynski to Alicia Douglas, warranty deed, Lot 10 in Block 57 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $63,000.

July 7, 2015 James and Steven Donarski to Darryl Newell and Ronald Piper, warranty deed, part of Lot 5 and all of Lots 9-10 in Block 2 in Union Addition, Princeton, $80,000.

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to Marisol Gavina and Martin Lopez, warranty deed, part of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 in Block 142 in Dalzell’s Fourth Addition, Spring Valley, $40,000.

Lawrence Krahn Jr. to Jennifer and Ronald Ourt, trustee’s deed, part of Section 7 in Neponset Township, $460,000.

Justin Hamm to Heather and Joshua Bopes, warranty deed, Lot 107 in Bird Haven South Phase 1, Princeton, $95,000.

Betty Wiertz to Blake Frund, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Blakely’s Estates Subdivision, Dalzell, $126,000.

July 8, 2015 Barry and Catherine Schultz to Dena Doran, warranty deed, part of Lot 1 in Block 2 in Farnham’s Addition, Princeton, $126,000.

Roger Hansen to Craig Woodley, warranty deed, part of Section 15 in Manlius Township, $17,000.

Vickie Mabry to Judith Mills, warranty deed, part of Lot 69 in Princeton, $101,000.

July 9, 2015 Gary McKee to Linda and Todd McKee, deed in trust, part of Section 6 in Hall Township, $180,000.

Victoria Anderson to Jeramie and Taylor Spears, warranty deed, Lots 1-2 in Block 3 in Wyanet, $92,000.

Fisch Real Estate to Ryan Fournier, warranty deed, all of Lot 66 and part of Lot 67 in Brewer’s Addition, Walnut, $79,000.

July 10, 2015 Rebecca and Shad Vanwaes to Barry Lenski and Muangmey Saepharn, warranty deed, part of Lots 2-3 in Block 7 in Bodley

& Wilson Addition, Princeton, $108,000.

Randall and Todd Chastain to Janet Skaggs, warranty deed, part of Lot 1 in Bryant’s Subdivision, Princeton, $2,000.

July 13, 2015 Anton Mautino to Olsen Holdings LLC, warranty deed, part of Lots 5-8 in Block 83 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $300,000.

Elaine Merkley to Jeffry Nord, warranty deed, part of Section 9 in Princeton Township, $52,500.

July 14, 2015 Lorri Kierski, Julie McDonald and Sheri Sterling to Dawn and Perry Croisant, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Selby Township, $1,112,000.

Dawn and Perry Croissant to Harold and Sheri Sterling, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Selby Township, $45,000.

July 15, 2015 Constance and Stephen Doran to Danny Griego and Adriana Mendoza, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 29-30 in Hallam’s Addition, Princeton, $72,000.

Selene Finance LP to Sherri Forrester and Richard Johnson, warranty deed, part of Section 36 in Fairfield Township, $38,000.

David Kain to John and Kathleen Ritchie, warranty deed, Lot 11 in Valley Ridge Subdivision, Spring Valley, $212,000.

Anna and William Phillips to Johnathan and Stacy Aden, warranty deed, Lot 18 in Watter’s Addition, LaMoille, $12,500.

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Chastain to Paulette Bonney, warranty deed, Lots 3-4 in Bryant Parkway Drive, Princeton, $65,000.

July 16, 2015 Wesley Sampson to Roger Sowers, warranty deed, part of Lots 11-12 in North Addition, Tiskilwa, $85,000.

Colby Oleson to Donna Jakobi, executor deed, Lots 16-18 in Factory Addition, LaMoille, $83,500.

James and Ruth Krieger to Elizabeth and Jerad Klingenberg, joint tenancy deed, Lot 32 in Country Oaks Second Subdivision, Princeton, $169,000.

Linda Dusel and Sheila Lucas to Janet and Mark Stocking, joint tenancy deed, part of Lot 28 in Foster’s Addition, Buda, $62,000.

James and Missy Scrimsher to Patricia and Randy Grant, warranty deed, Lots 142 and 171 in Elston’s Addition, Princeton, $11,000.

Todd Borsch to Jeffrey and Mary Dambrosio, administrator’s deed, part of Section 29 in Princeton Township, $52,500.

Kent Balensiefen to Harry McCune, warranty deed, part of Section 23 in Macon Township, $10,000.

July 17, 2015

Carrie and Nicholas Smudzinski to Justin Rubley, warranty deed, Lots 1-2 in Block 78 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $140,000.

Alice Phillips to Linda Griggs, Jamie Munson and Abby Vladika, trustee’s deed, Lot 181 in Lake Thunderbird Grove, $2,000.

Mary and Rick Cernovich to Cleo and Mary Lanham, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 5-6 in Second North Addition, Sheffield, $55,000.

July 20, 2015 Theresa Oloffson to Cody Hassler, executor deed, Lot 14 in Block 5 in North Addition, Princeton, $49,500.

Heartland Bank & Trust Co., John Thompson Living Trust and Katherine Thompson to Jennifer and Mark Lafferty, trustees’ deed, part of Section 7 in Wheatland Township, $4,500.

Kelly and Michael Kruse to James and Jennifer Giacometti, warranty deed, Lot 6 in Sunset Farms Subdivision, Spring Valley, $216,500.

July 21, 2015 Elizabeth and Jerad Klingenberg to Christina and Toby Landrus, war-

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July 22, 2015 Quinta Naffziger to Patrick McGuiness, warranty deed, part of Lot 10 in Block 2 of Waller’s Subdivision of Lot 99, Princeton, $134,500.

Holly and Robert Demichelis to Joseph Cruz, warranty deed, part of Lot 2 in Cinotto’s Addition, Spring Valley, $5,000.

July 23, 2015 Virginia Young to D & M Landscaping & Excavating LLC. warranty deed, part of Section 28 in Hall Township, $30,000.

Mark Brongel to Kenneth Lenhart, warranty deed, Lot 15 in Block 13 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $67,500.

Heather and Michael Taylor Jr. to Leslie Delperdang, N.P. Dodge Jr. and National Equity Inc., warranty deed, part of Lot 437 and all of Lot 438 in Greencroft Phase 4 Subdivision, Princeton, $197,000.

Leslie Delperdang, N.P. Dodge Jr. and National Equity Inc. to Wesley Sampson, trustees’ deed, part of Lot 437 and all of Lot 438 in Greencroft Phase 4 Subdivision, Princeton, $195,000.

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Copy All Service to transition to Impact Networking

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Mendota Mutual Insurance Co. representatives showing the certificate the company received for 140 years of service are (front row, from left) Ken Funfsinn, director; John Elston, director; and Ron Petersen, second vice president; (back row) Deb Geuther, manager; Jack Robison, director; Daryl Sondgeroth, vice president, and Kent Butterfield, president.

Mendota company honored SPRINGFIELD — Mendota Mutual Insurance Co. recently received a certificate from Jackie Rakers, executive director of the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC), for 140 years of service to the company’s policyholders.

Illinois mutual companies have served their policyholders for more than 100 years.

Farmers had problems getting insurance protection for buildings, homes, livestock and machinery.

Therefore, mutuals developed throughout the state to fill this void.

These mutuals are different from stock insurance companies, as they are owned and controlled by the board of

directors who are elected by the policyholders, who own the mutual.

The first peril that was covered was fire, and then extensions of coverage were added including lightning, livestock drowning, vandalism and theft.

As time went on, the mutuals wrote wind and hail coverage in combination with liability covered by a reinsurer.

Mendota Mutual partners with Rockford Mutual Reinsurance Co. to provide this coverage and to reinsure and help share in larger losses to give stability to the mutual.

As Mendota expanded coverage, insurance is now provided to homeowners and farm owners both in rural and in towns of the surrounding area.

PERU — Impact Networking is beginning the rebranding process that was a result of its January 2015 acquisition of Copy All Service.

Copy All Service has been in business for 55 years. Impact Networking is a provider of document technology and business process automation solutions, headquartered in Waukegan. By the end of this year, Impact will rebrand

and fully integrate the Peru office into its network of branches.

The Peru office will continue to offer office equipment from Konica Minolta and Kyocera backed up by service technicians that are dispatched and live locally.

With the acquisition, the Peru office will further its offerings to include document management solutions.

“We are still in the pro-

cess of transitioning and we sincerely appreciate the patience of the local staff,” said CEO Frank Cucco. “But our united team will continue to bring a level of expertise and award-winning service to Copy All Service’s customers.”

Impact Networking, founded in 1999, is a privately held company with 180 employees in 12 locations and 2014 revenues of $45 million.

Tondi joins North Central Bank Susan Tondi recently joined North Central Bank as a mortgage loan officer.

Tondi brings 16 years of banking experience and is especially knowledgeable in the areas of consumer and real estate lending.

She will maintain routine office hours at the Hennepin location, but will also be available by appointment.

Tondi began her career in banking at a local community bank;

working as a teller, personal banker and loan originator. She has worked with all types of residential loans, including construction, investment and single family.

“I look forward to this opportunity and to meeting and assisting the customers of North Central Bank,” she said.

Tondi attended IVCC and Bradley University.

She has continued her

education through seminars and comprehensive professional online training.

She resides in Standard with her husband, Eric. They have two grown sons. She is a member of the First Lutheran Church of Granville, Hennepin Book Club and is a prospective member of the Putnam County Rotary Club. She is also an avid gardener.

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Thursday, August 6, 2015 • 12 IV Men’s scores — Illinois Valley Men’s Championship results. See Page 13.

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OGLESBY — This year’s Illinois Valley Men’s Golf Championship was won by Randy Politsch of Mendota, the 1987 champ, over Collin Slattery of Princeton, last year’s champ, in a playoff.

Politsch and Slattery were tied at 148 over two 18-hole rounds at the Mendota Golf Club on Sunday, July 26, and at the Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby on Sunday, Aug. 2, to force the one-hole playoff won by Politsch, who last won the tournament 28 years ago before Slattery was even born.

Slattery, who played for the University of Northern Iowa golf team, was attempting to become the ninth golfer in the tourney’s 66-year history and first back-to-back champion since 2008-2009 when Jeremy Debernardi won the longtime tourney.

Slattery had a one-stroke lead over former Princeton Tiger golfer Mason Kimberley going into the second round. Politsch overcame a three-stroke deficit to win the tournament.

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Tiger Tennis Classic Allison Brown of Princeton won the consolation title of the girls 14 and under singles division during the Princeton Tiger Tennis Classic on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Rec report

Sports offered at Sweet Corn Festival

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

There will be sporting events tied into this weekend’s Mendota Sweet Corn Festival.

The junior events are boys and girls 13-under singles and 17-under singles and doubles on Friday, Aug. 7. Adults will compete in doubles and mixed doubles on Saturday, Aug. 8, and singles will be Sunday, Aug. 9.

All matches of this year’s tourney will be played at the Mendota High School tennis courts.

Juniors will now play an eight-game pro set and adults a 10-game pro set. All events are a blind draw.

Entry forms may be picked up at the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce office and Sports-N-Stuff in Mendota. They may also be obtained at sweetcornfestival.com or osfsaintpaul.com or by sending a SASE to Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 620, Mendota, IL 61342.

For further information, contact the chamber office at 815-539-6507.

The eighth annual Cornapalooza, featuring a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk, will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lake Mendota, starting at 8 a.m. Entry fee is now $25.

Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com.

For more information, visit www.sweetcornfestival. com or all the Mendota Chamber of Commerce at 815-539-6507.

SVWC Golf Outing SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Walleye Club’s Golf Outing, a four-man best ball scramble, will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Spring Creek Golf Course.

Cost is $75 per golfer and is open to anyone. To sign up, call 815-894-2137.

Rec report Page 13

IV Women’s Golf Open is Sunday at Hidden Lake SHEFFIELD — The 57th annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Open will be Sunday, Aug. 9, at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Sheffield.

Tee times for the Championship Flight are Mary Ellen Gelbuda (SOR), Susan Haley (CH) and Lisa Peterson (CH) at 9:25 a.m.; Mary Scheri (SC), Laura May (SOR) and Kathy Potthoff (SC) at 9:45 a.m.; Terry Folmar (SOR), Michelle Schmidt (SC) and Diane Phalen (MCC) at 9:55 a.m.; and Alice Yuvan (SC), Kirsten McLendon (SOR), Cheri Russell (MCC) and Tammy Howlett (GR) at 10:05 a.m.

Tee times for A Flight are Gina Anderson (MCC), Angie Carl (GR), Hilda Koppens (SC) and Kathy Lanham (HL) at 9:40 a.m.; Patsy DeFauw (HL), Jill Strell (OR) and Linda Winkelmann (CH) at 9:50 a.m.; and Karen Slattery (MCC), Nancy DeBord (CH), Karen Anderson (GR) and Dorine Motley (HL) at 10 a.m.

Tee times for B Flight are Bonnie Marusich (SC), Cheryl Weistart (SC) and Denise Oberle (GR) at 8:55 a.m.; Connie Banks (SC), Rosie Wallace (GR) and Ann Lusher (WH) at 9:05 a.m.; and Paula Blanco (SC), Elaine Ruzon (MCC), Linda Molln (GR) and Nancy Pierson (WH) at 9:15 a.m.

Tee times for C Flight are Barb Stank (SC), Karen MacNaughton (HL) and Lori Harseim (MCC) at 9 a.m.; Fran Thompson (MCC), Nancy Bland (WH) and Barb Mertes (SC) at 9:10 a.m.; and Jan Booker (WH), Julie Scheri (SC) and June Fox (MCC) at 9:20 a.m.

Bohnsack has fishing thrill of lifetime A couple of weeks ago, my friend, John Smith, received a phone call from some Princeton friends stating they had an opening to go to Canada fishing. John had just recently got back from our annual trek but decided another trip would be fun. He was to join Ron Bohnsack, Irv Gustafson, and Ron’s sister, “Jonesy” for a fly in from Nestor Falls. He quickly packed and was ready to go.

They left Princeton and drove to Chetek, Wis., where they stayed overnight. They finished their trip the next day, arriving at Nestor Falls in the morning. They loaded their gear into the plane and were ready to fly to their destination, Lake One Pine.

They took off and were immediately met with a dense fog. The pilot decided it was too thick to continue so he set down in Knox Lake to wait for the fog to burn off. After about 45 minutes, they took off. But they decided the fog was still

Lee Wahlgren OUTDOOR COLUMNIST

too thick. They returned to Knox Lake.

Again after about 45 more minutes, they took off. This time it was safe.

They arrived at One Pine about 11:30 a.m. and unloaded their gear and provisions. When all was unloaded, they loaded their boats with their fishing gear, and by 1:30 p.m., they were on the lake.

They headed to the spot they were going to try first and rigged up their Lindy rigs. Ron put a worm on his rig and started to fish. His sister was not so fortunate.

Her line was a tangled mess so she was

busy trying to untangle the mess.

Now comes the great part of this adventure. On his first cast, Ron got a strike.

When he got it to the boat, he had to grab the net himself because Jonesy was still wrapped up in fishing line. Ron was nervous as could be because the walleye was huge. Shortly afterwards, he netted the fish and got it into the boat.

He took off the Lindy Rig and measured the walleye. WOW, 31 and 1/2 inches.

What are the odds of that. First cast and he got a lunker. Unfortunately, he didn’t have any scales but he said the fish had a big girth. (I would guess a walleye that was 31 and 1/2 inches with a big girth to weigh more than 12 pounds.)

They settled down and fished for 2-3 more hours catching many more walleyes, taking six in for supper. After frying up the fish, they settled down to relax and

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Ron Bohnsack holds one of the large walleye he caught on a recent fishing trip to Canada.

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Lifetime From Page 13 talk about the day.

Saturday found them out on the water by 8:30 a.m. Ron headed out and rigged up again. He started fishing again and was greeted by another strike. After fighting the fish for several minutes, he got it to the boat and netted the walleye. It too was huge. He got the rig out of the fish’s mouth and measured it. Now is part two of this great adventure. First cast on Friday, a 31 and 1/2 inch walleye. First cast on Saturday, another 31 and 1/2 inch walleye. What are the odds of that.

Many fishermen spend a lifetime trying for a lunker more than 10 pounds. Ron caught two lunkers in two days and each time it was on the first cast of the day.

Absolutely amazing!

The foursome spent the next two days catching walleyes and northern pike and dodging rain showers. John Smith told me they caught between 50-75 walleyes a day and had a great time together.

I told Ron that he needs to start up a guide service. He thought he could never match this trip again. It certainly was a thrill of a lifetime.

Lee Wahlgren is the BCR Outdoor Columnist.

Contact him at pdub52@ gmail.com.

Rec report From Page 12

Hunter’s safety CHILLICOTHE — A Department of Natural Resources hunter safety education course will be held at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club, located north of Chillicothe, at 21228 North Yankee Lane. The 13-hour course will be held over three days, meeting from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. For more information, contact Lowell Bennett, at 309-274-5586.

Solorio Memorial

SPRING VALLEY — 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. 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.

Sports shorts MudCross Challenge PRINCETON — Registration remains open for the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge sched-

uled 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 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.

Scoreboard Tennis

Tiger Tennis Classic Singles Tournament – Saturday, Aug. 1 Men’s Over 40 Kevin Cavanaugh of Ottawa def. Rick Peacock of Princeton 6-3, 2-6, 6-2.

Consolation – Bruce Hilsgen of LaSalle def. Don Evans of Princeton Men’s Open Jordan Terzick of West Chicago def.

David Bobrose of Ottawa 7-6 (8), 6-2.

Consolation – Gustavo Lazada of Ottawa Women’s Open Karen Disharoon of Dunlap def. Ali Kutz of Oglesby. Consolation – Jana McCracken of Yorkville Boys 18 & under Drew Mills of Pontiac def. Adam Shelton of Pontiac, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5.

Consolation – Taylor Carlson of Princeton Boys 16 & under Colby Robbins of Princeton def. Justin Ainsley of Streator, 6-4, 6-3. Consolation – Hunter Koehler of Streator Boys 14 & under Daniel Ferguson of Dixon def. Jack Disharoon of Dunlap, 1-6 7-5 (7-4).

Consolation – Jack Mansfield of Pekin Girls 18 & under Whitney Lewis of Mendota def.

Savanna Weitzel of Ottawa, 7-6 (5) 6-2. Consolation – Angelica Jones of Princeton Girls 16 & under Emma Templin of Dunlap def. Maddie Smith of Peru, 6-2 6-3. Consolation – Alison Brown of Princeton Girls 14 & under Taylor Disharoon of Dunlap def.

Grace Walls of Bloomington, 6-4 6-4.

Consolation – Carlie Miller of Peru.

Rec golf

Chapel Hill Ladies League July 28 Low Gross: Lynn Farley - 46

Low Net: Lynn Farley - 34 Chip-Ins: Patsy DeFauw - Hole #2 Low Putts: Jon Tarrence - 14 Play of the Day: Lynn Farley Team Standings 1. Team #4 2. Team #3 3. Team #2 4. Team #1 Wyaton Hill Ladies Day Aug. 4: Play of the Day: Most 5s Winners: Nita Wyatt, Mollie Dean, Carolyn Barkley Illinois Valley Men’s Championship at Deer Park Country Club, Oglesby Championship Class Randy Politsch 75-73=148 Collin Slattery 72-76=148 Tom Prescott 74-76=150 Mason Kimberley 73-79=152 Alex Blumenshine 77-76=153 Cole Evenson 77-76=153 T.J. Templeton 79-74=153 Matt Gebhardt 73-81=154 Craig McConville 74-81=155 Mick Resser 79-76=155 Chris Coleman 81-74=155 Jim Moskalewicz 79-78=157 Kyle Chase 81-76=157 Hunter Schultz 79-79=158 Fred Steele 82-76=158 Alex Arbogast 76-83=159 Jeremy Debernardi 71-84=161 Pat Goy 78-83=161 Tony Warren 85-76=161 Jesse Allison 79-84=163 Glen Mckirgin 79-84=163 Eric Elsner 79-85=164 Carl Loenzel 81-85=166 Culie Hawethorne 82-84=166 Kevin McPheeters 84-82=166 Steve Witek 84-83=167 Luke Ossola 98-84=182 A Class Willie Hanson 76-78=155 Terry Beard 79-77=156

Don Bollis 84-75=159 Brandon Smith 78-87=165 John Hanson 83-82=165 Steve Wolf 87-80=167 Gary Zemann 83-86=169 Roger Saylor 84-85=169 William Seremak 86-85=171 Leo Hochstatter 81-82=173 Mike Wilke 84-89=173 Don Slusarek 87-87=174 Bob Strouss 87-87=174 Tim McConville 82-94=176 Bill Kaiser 90-96=186 Mitchell Hobbs 98-91=189 B Class Greg Forney 78-92=170 Paul Buffington 91-84=175 Mark Pleskovitch 87-89-176 Adel Mendoza 94-84=176 Jerry Stank 87-94=182 Tim Phalen 91-93=184 Larry Brown 91-100 191 C Class Ken Doran 84-95=179 Sean Buffington 87-96=183 Charlie Klinefelter 97-94=191 Pat Smith 91-100=191 Eric Worden 105-96=201 Thomas Smith 100-103=203 David Lawson 122-113=235 Senior Class Ken Doran 133 Greg Forney 138 Willie Hanson 145 Thomas Smith 145 Tim McConville 146 Gary Zemann 147 Jerry Stank 147 Bob Strouss 148 William Seremak 155

Boat racing

USTS PRO National Championship boat races at Lake DePue Saturday, Aug. 1 national champions OSY 400 Hydro: Bob Cronin, Candia,

Neb. C Racing Runabout: Jack Campbell, Culver, Ind. 250cc Runabout: Tim Small of Lighthouse Point, Fla. 350cc Hydro: Jamie Nilsen of Fife, Wash.

175cc Hydro: Jon Wienandt of Port Royal, S.C. 500cc Runabout: Derek Gesler of Belle Plaine, Minn.

C Service Hydro: Jack Campbell of Culver, Ind. 700cc Hydro: Doug Hall of Dekalb, Mo. Friday, July 31 national champions C Racing Hydro: Jay Walls Sr. of Danville, Ind. KPro Hydro: Mackenzie Hellsten of Orlando, Fla. 125cc Runabout: Tim Small of Lighthouse Point, Fla. 700cc Runabout: Andrew Thirlby of Interlochen, Mich.

C Service Runabout: Justin Gibson of Washington, Ill. 500cc hydro: Doug Hall of Dekalb, Mo. No champions crowned on Sunday, Aug. 2 due to high winds.

Softball

Princeton Church League fastpitch softball tournament Monday, Aug. 3: (3) St. Louis 12, (6) Princeton Bible Church 2. (5) Bunker Hill 14, (4) Bureau Township 5.

Tuesday, Aug. 4: (6) Princeton Bible Church 18, (4) Bureau Township 2. (2) St. Matthew’s 23, (7) People Church 4.

Friday, Aug. 7: (3) St. Louis vs. (2) St. Matthew’s, 6 p.m. (5) Bunker Hill vs. (1) UMC, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8: (7) People Church vs. loser of Bunker Hill/UMC, 6 p.m. (6) Princeton Bible Church vs. loser of St. Louis/St. Matthew’s, 7:30 p.m.

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SUMMERTIME SCAVENGER HUNT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Bureau County epublican SUMMERTIME SCAVENGER HUNT Each week you, the readers, will have the chance to win great prizes.

You will find a playing form in the Bureau County Republican on July 25, 30; August 8, 13.

There will be a different theme each edition.

LOOK

WASTE OIL COLLECTION DAYS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON NEW PURCHASES! For Every Gallon Of Waste Oil Disposed, Receive A 25 Cent Per Gallon Discount On Purchase Toward Replacement Oil!

for the corresponding clue that will appear in ads throughout the Bureau County Republican on July 25, 30; August 8, 13.

Write in the business name in the spaces provided, fill out the form with your information and send in or drop off to the Bureau County Republican, 800 Ace Rd., Princeton, IL 61356

Week 1 - Gardening Theme 2 Golf passes with cart Week 2 - Picnic Theme • $50 Gift card

BRING WASTE OIL TO THE FOLLOWING AG VIEW FS LOCATIONS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH

Week 3 - Vacation Theme • $50 Gift card

8:00 am to 11:00 am Varna Ag Center - 2194 St. Route 17, Varna 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Toulon Ag Center - 7417A St. Route 17, Toulon

Week 4 - Beach Theme

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH

6 Passes to Magic Waters Water Park At the end of the promotion, prizes will be awarded to each weeks’ winner!

8:00 am to 11:00 am Walton Ag Center - 902 IL Route 26, Walton Princeton Ag Center - 22069 Us Hwy 34, Princeton

14 • Marketplace • Thursday, August 6, 2015

General Terms and Policies The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

LINE AD DEADLINES: • Tuesday, BCR deadline Monday 9 am • Thursday, BCR deadline Wednesday, 9 am • Saturday, BCR deadline Friday, 9 am We Accept 815-875-4461

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-100Announcements

- 200 Employment

103 • Card of Thanks

228 • Help Wanted

THANK YOU Thank You to: Princeton EMS, Dr. Jibril & Nurses at PMH emergency room.

Peoria EMS, Doctors & Nurses on the neurology ICU at St. Francis Medical Center. Thank You to Pastor Scott Schmidt for his visit while I was in Peoria, and after I returned home.

To Family & Friends for visits, calls, cards, flowers & meals. Most of all for your thoughts and prayers for my recovery.

God Bless Betty Peterson

Seeking an Automotive Technician For fast paced auto repair shop. Please apply to: Jody's Auto Clinic, PO Box 394, Walnut, IL 61376.

No phone calls please

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!

ESTATE AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 20148 2750 E. Street in Malden, IL (Located 4 Miles East of Dover, IL on Angling Road Thence North One Mile to Farm-Watch for Signs) on:

SAT., AUGUST 15, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com BACK HOE TRACTOR, MOTOR HOME & BOAT: 1968 International Back Hoe Tractor w/ #2000 Loader (Needs Work); 1982 Holiday Rambler Imperial 30 Foot Gas Power Self Contained Motor Home;1930’s Sea Horse & Johnson Boat Motors; Pull Behind Car Dolly; 14” V Hall Boat; Sm. Transportable Utility Building FURNITURE: Old Antique Child’s Coach Wagon w/ Metal Wheels; Old Art Pedestals; Old Chairs & Antique Furniture; Nice Kitchen Cupboard; Fire Wood Box PRIMITIVE AND COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: Old Postcards; Super Lg. Butchering Kettle; Metal & Glass Fair Ticket Booth; Lg. Wine Press; Barn Lantern; Copper Kettle; Ice Fishing Hut; Pop Crate & Bottles; Plastic Decoys; Cistern Pump; John Deere Items; Egg Crates; Old Sleds; Wagon & Metal Wheels; Old Harrow; RR Sign; Many Galvanized Items: Old Cast Iron Wood Burner; Bushel Basket & Coal Buckets; Dbl Trees; Old Steel Wheel 3 Bottom Plow; Steel Grates; Cream Separator (Parts Only); Hay Knives; Metal Pole Tent; Fishing Poles; Ice Hut; Old Scale; Old Typewriters; Adding Machine & Many Household Items too Numerous to List!!!

TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: Craftsman Snow Blower; Bench Grinder; Log Chains; Reese Hitch; Squirrel Cage Blower; Garden Tools; Truck Winch; Elec. Cords; Old Tools; Nut & Bolt Cabinet; Chain Binders; Used Lumber; Cylinders; Lg. House Jacks; Old Pipe Vice; Used Air Conditioners; Woven Wire; Chevy Truck Wheels & Tires; Used Transmission & Rear Ends for Toyota PLEASE NOTE: MANY MORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST!!!!

DAVE HERBOLSHEIMER ESTATE, MALDEN IL

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

Looking for part-time BARTENDERS/ CLUB HOUSE Help.

Must be 21years of age.

Apply at: Chapel Hill Golf Course, 12927 IL Hwy 26, Princeton. 815-879-6531 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 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 NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS. Please apply in person at: AmericInn Lodge & Suites 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway, Princeton.

No phone calls please RETAIL SALES CLERK Full or part-time. Send Resume to: Box 360 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340 Princeton, IL 61356

DRIVER’S: Quality Home Time!

Earn over $1250+ per week + Monthly Bonuses!

Excellent Benefits.

No-Touch!

CDL-A 1yr experience

855-454-0392

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

TEACHERS Please Call 815-875-2335 ask for Heidi, heidil@mtco.com or visit our website at: zcec.org EOE

- 400 Merchandise

229 • Professional/ Clerical *NURSING POSITIONS at Country Comfort of Princeton & Henry Assisted Living Dementia Care.

Full-time days/Part-time evenings on call.

RNs $23/hour LPNs $21/hour Full-time Benefits Program includes: Medical/Disability/Life.

Apply online at: countrycomfort retirement.com NOW HIRING! RN's All Shifts New starting wage.

No mandatory overtime.

Good working environment.

COOK part-time.

Competitive wage.

Current Sanitation Certificate preferred.

441 • Wanted to Buy Wanted: Coal miners lunch pail as shown in the book "Trapped" the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster. Contact Phil: 847-698-3610. pgansz@sbcglobal.net

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

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

450 • Under $1000

Apply in person: Heritage Health 1301 21st Street Peru, IL EOE

232 • Business Opportunities

1 pair of adjustable crutches, $10.

Call 815-878-5851 2 beautiful large stately pictures for home, $250; 2 locking filing cabinets, $25 each. Christmas tree, 7.5', $50. 352-804-6114

********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by ”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312-832-0500

FIND YOUR JOB right here in the Bureau County I L Classified!

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450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

32” door $25; changing table/bookcase $40; solid wood child's rocking horse, $25. 815-830-8153

Round Tell City maple kitchen table with 4 leaves, $100.

Call 815-879-0771

4 Wrangler AT/S tires M & S P265/70R17, $80.

Phone 309-238-6415

Twin XL bright colored striped, reversible comforter set, 2 sets of sheets. Great for dorm room! $50. 815-303-2588

CHERRY - 2 LOCATIONS 301 South Avenue & 19 Erin Drive. Thursday, Friday, August 6 7: 8am4pm; Saturday, August 8, 8am-Noon Books, Teacher and Misc Items

55”x29-1/2”x30” work table, laminate top makes easy cleanup for any project. Lots of work space. $35. 815-222-7946 Antique bird chandelier $100; Middle/High School CD learning sets $5 each; 2 drawer filing cabinet $10. Call 815-869-3054

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE

New porta potty $45, for camping; great Longaberger bowls (blue) $50 for 4 pieces. Call 815-878-8153 Peach trees $5 each; Free strawberry plants.

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!

Call 815-915-0119

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Fedders A/C unit, 18,000 btu, 220 volt $100; 2 snow sleds, $50 each.

Call 815-339-2164 Men's 26" Schwinn bicycle (balloon tires-antique) $10; woman's 26" Coast to Coast deluxe bicycle $10. 815-875-1545

DOVER 206 West Washington/Marion (off Rt. 34).

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 6, 7, 8: 8am6pm; Sunday, August 9, 9am-5pm.

LARGE GARAGE SALE. Lots of clothes (S-M-L), Retro 60's & 70's, Western wear, shoes, boots, suits, furniture, puzzles, tools. Too many to list.

More coming out every day!

PRINCETON 117 North Vernon. Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th, 8am-5pm.

Lawnmower, Kitchenaide mixer, handmade fleece blankets, “Frozen” quilt, copiers, BPart raffle tickets, etc.

HAVING A GARAGE SALE? The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale. Just call 815-875-4461.

STORAGE OPERATOR – INTERMEDIATE Tampico/Walnut, IL

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.

Visit www.oneok.com/careers to view additional details about the position which is listed under 2015-4353.

NOW HIRING

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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ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK ADVERTISING SERVICES To place an ad ADVERTISING Statewide or Nationwide, SERVICES contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service To217-241-1700 place an ad or visit Statewide or Nationwide, www.illinoispress.org

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FARM & RANCH Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free FARM RANCH Base Camp & Leasing info packet Quote.

1-866-309-1507 Our& Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to www.BaseCampLeasing.com

hunt your land. Call for a Free HELP WANTED Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote.DRIVERS 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com $5000 Sign On Bonus! Run

Regionally, Be Home Weekly HELP WANTED and Excellent Benefits. $65-$75 AVIATION MAINTENANCE Annually.

Call Today 888-409DRIVERS TECH. FAA APPROVED 6033 Or Apply Online EDUCATION Sign On Bonus!

Run TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF $5000 www.DriveForRed.com Class A AIRLINE CAREERS Regionally, Be Home Weekly QUALIFIEDSTART - JOB CDL Required PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. HERE - BECOME AN and Excellent Benefits. $65-$75 CALL AIM 800-481-8312

Now Hiring Flatbed Drivers Driver - CDL/A Earn Your CDLEarn 42-48 cpm start pay, A in 22 Days, and start driving based on experience - High with KLLM! WE PAY YOU Miles!

BC/BS Insurance, YOU- TRAIN! OutYour of Driver CDL/A No Earn Now Hiring Flatbed Drivers WHILE Pets 1-Yearpay,Pocket Tuition Cost! and Newstart Pay A in 22 Days, Earn Allowed.

42-48 CDL-A, cpm start OTR Required. 888.476.4860 Refresher Course with *KLLM! WE PAY based on experience - HighIncrease! www.drivechief.com Available Must be 21 years of YOU TRAIN!EOE No Miles!

BC/BS Insurance,age. WHILE 855-378-9335 Butler Allowed.

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CDL888.476.4860 Class A Increase! * Refresher C OTR Required.

CDL-A Drivers: New Pay Drivers Needed. Sign on Available Must be 21 ye www.drivechief.com Bonus. All miles paid. & WEEKLY HOME TIME! Earn age.

855-378-9335 1-800-528-7825 or up to $0.49 CPM with Bonus Butler Transport Your Partner www.kllmdrivingacademy. www.butlertransport.com in Excellence. CDL Class A Pay PLUS $5,000 Sign On Bonus. Call 877-294-2777 or CDL-A Drivers: New Drivers Needed. Sign on DriveForSuperService.com

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& WEEKLY HOME TIME up to $0.49 CPM with Pay PLUS $5,000 Sig Bonus. Call 877-294-27

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460 • Garage Sales 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 425 West Central Avenue. Thursday, August 6, 3pm-7pm; Friday, August 7, 8am-noon.

Clothes, homecoming prom dresses, entertainment center, TV, books, shoes, purses, misc. items PRINCETON 505 Elm Place. Thursday, August 6, 1pm-6pm; Friday, August 7, 1pm-5pm.

Back to school clothes for boys' and girls', power wheels 4-wheeler, kids' toys, children's books.

Baked goods & lemonade stand. Something for everyone!

-600Transportation

- 700 Real Estate For Sale

614 • Car Sales

767 • Mobile Home Sales

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

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

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

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

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

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

Call 815-878-9353

Need To Get The Word Out? We Can Help You Get It Out Here!

815-875-4461

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION

522 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois

SUNDAY, AUG. 30, 2015 1:00 PM

Real estate consists of a three level 6750 sqft retail building.

Contact auction service to view the property or with questions

MARY VINSON ASPEN RIDGE FURNITURE

Seller

LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find your next place to call home.

BECKER AUCTION SERVICE La Moille, IL • 815-638-2686

Public Auction

Country House and outbuildings on 2.22± surveyed acres

1,364 sq. ft. 2-story home with aluminum & wood ext. 2 bdrm 1 bath; 265 sq. ft. enc. porch, mud room, 2-car detached garage w/loft. Barn 1,520 sq. ft. - Machine shed 1,920 sq. ft. Being sold as is-where is.

Property & Auction Location:

803 North 40th Road, Mendota, IL

Wednesday, August 26 - 6:00 p.m.

Bidder Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

Open House 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.

768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON Small, 2 story, 2 bedroom house. Totally remodeled, all new inside. 1 car garage. Sale price $56,500. Rent $550 a month. Contract for deed possible.

Call 815-875-1923

THE BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLASSIFIED is a great source to help you find your next place or help get your home sold.

Call 815-875-4461

- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON Coachlight Apartments has a 1 bedroom for $460, available in August.

On-site laundry, 1st floor.

Call 815-878-7965 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site. $525 per month, lease & deposit required.

Call 309-238-0168

858 • Homes for Rent

858 • Homes for Rent

LAKE THUNDERBIRD 12 Hemlock Drive. Small, 3 bedroom A Frame. 2 car detached garage. Stove & fridge. $600 a month. $1,600 moves you in.

Call 815-664-2808 PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL Call 815-875-4461 LAKE THUNDERBIRD Very nice, 5 year old home, unfurnished, 3 bedroom. $1,150 + security. Available immediately. Call 708-205-6918 or 708-305-3709

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

Call 815-866-2055

815-875-4461 SPORTSMAN AUCTION The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at “The Shed”, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379

REDIGER

Auction Service

GO TO www.rickrediger.com TO VIEW FULL LISTING OF SALE ITEMS Number system will be used.

F.O.I.D. Card Required TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK Not Responsible for accidents 815-699-7999 Auctioneers: Rick Rediger Jeremy Rediger – Jon Moon

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

The following described Real Estate will be offered at Public Auction located at the property, 104 N. Main St., Manlius, IL 61338 Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

(NOON) 12:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday, August 19th – 5 - 6 p.m.

www.capitalag.com

22263 1365 N. Ave., Princeton, IL 61356

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May 25, 2014 Happy 1st birthday Tyler John! We love you very much!

Love Mom, Dad, and the rest of your family

To place your FREE Happy 1st Birthday ad in the Bureau County Republican please send us the following: • Baby’s Name:_____________________________________ • Birth Date:________________________________________ • Salutation:________________________________________ • Contact Name_____________ Day Phone:_____________

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located at 104 N. Main St., Manlius, IL, Bureau County – Brick, 2 story apartment building on 150’ x 65’ lot. Approximately 1500 sq. ft. on each level. The main level consists of two, 2 bedroom apartments. The 2nd story is a 3 bedroom apartment. There is a full basement, hot water heat, wall ac unit in second story and 2 car attached garage. City water and sewer. Tax I.D. number is 08-15-406-008. Brief legal description is Manlius-Seibel’s Addition L7 & S 15’ L 8 Blk 4. Zoned R-2. The taxes due and payable in 2015 were $245.62.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard real estate purchase contract with 10% of the purchase price due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before October 13, 2015.

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

3) The property is being sold in “as is“condition, with no warranties of any kind.

4) 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.

5) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed advertised terms or conditions.

6) To view the property contact Rick Rediger – Auctioneer at 815-699-7999.

Watch for listing of personal property to be sold.

Seller:

JOHN DABLER & JEAN ROBERTS,

One Ad Per Child Please

Co-Executors Attorney for Seller: John Duncan 654 First St., LaSalle, IL 61301 Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. Required

800 Ace Road • P.O. Box 340 • Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 • www.bcrnews.com/classifieds

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE – WYANET, IL 61379 – 815-699-7999 RICK REDIGER, AUCTIONEER

*Picture will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

HARD TO FIND THAT RIGHT PERSON? The Bureau County Republican Classified can reach just the right person you are looking for to fill that job opening. Call 815875-4461

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

Currently accepting consignments!

Seller: Wm. R. Kidd Trust, First National Bank in Amboy, Trustee

Tyler Frese

RURAL PRINCETON Princeton Schools.

Available September 1st.

5 bedrooms. Central air. $900 per month. Refer- ences & security deposit required. Call Ray Farm Management for applica-

tion, 815-872-3276

864 • Misc Rentals

WAREHOUSE with Office.

Large parking lot. 210 South Fairgrounds Avenue, Princeton.

Call 602-363-4461

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RURAL PRINCETON 4 bedroom, Princeton Schools. $900 per month.

References and security deposit required. Available September 1st. Broker Owned. Call Ray Farm 1 Management for applica- 1 tion, 815-872-3276

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015

IL Lic. Auctioneer #441.001976

Details on Auction & Services at

WYANET 2 bedroom house. Deposit. No pets or smoking. Call for info: 815-699-2686

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker/Auctioneer 815-875-7418

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME! PRINCETON For Rent/Sale on Hudson Street. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Energy efficient home. 815-303-1383

858 • Homes for Rent

The Following Real Estate & Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 1220 N. Vernon Street (South of RP Lumber) in Princeton, IL on:

SAT., AUGUST 22, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE 1 1/2 Story Wood Frame 3 Bedroom Home w/ Basement, Two Car Garage & Other Adjoining Sheds LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON-CAMPBELLS ADD. L 9 & S 10 L 8 B 646 P 874 D 85-882 LOT SIZE 60 X 135 TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852 PERSONAL PROPERTY APPLIANCES & FURNITURE: Sm. Refrigerator; RCA Upright Freezer; Stove; Electric Gas Washer; Sm. Flat Screen TV; DVD Players; New Recliners; Sofa & Chair; Wood Commode; Desk & Chair; Dining Room Table, 6 Chairs, Leaves & Buffet; Table & 4 Chairs; Dressers; 2-School Desks; Entertainment Center; Cedar Chest; Patio Furniture; Metal Cabinet HOUSEHOLD, COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS & RELATED ITEMS: Silverware; Old Road Maps; Indian Knick Knacks & Others; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items; Old Brace & Bits; Old Slate Cutter; Cast Iron Including Sausage Press; Metal Planes; Antique Old Fan; Levels; Metal Road Signs;2-Craftsman Riding Mowers; 2-Sm. Gas Mowers; New Stanley Tool Box & Other Tool Cabinets; Boat Oars; Fishing Poles; Ice Fishing Hut & Ice Fishing Poles; Horse Pitching Items; Many Hand & Power Tools; Electric Drills; Bench Grinders; Chain Hoist; Block & Tackle Rope; Many Garden Tools; Squirrel Cage Blower; Wheel Brl; Step & Wood Ladders; Propane Heater; Many Golf Clubs

ESTATE OF TOM ROGGY, PRINCETON, IL EXECUTOR:

RON ROGGY ATTORNEY: MAY & MAY PRINCETON TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

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ROOFING REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT REBID BUREAU VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 340 MANLIUS, ILLINOIS DOCUMENT 001116 - INVITATION TO BID 1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION 1.2 Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders.

A. Project Identification: 1. Project Location: B. V. South School; 220 Stewart St., Buda, Illinois 61314 2. Project Location: Wyanet Elementary School; 109 W. 4th St., Wyanet, Illinois 61379 B. Owner: Bureau Valley School District 340, PO Box 289, 9068 2125 N Ave, Manlius, Illinois C. Construction Contract: Bids will be received

for the following Work: 1. Lump Sum Contract (all trades) 1.3 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: August 18, 2015 2. Bid Time: 1:30 p.m.

3. Location: Bureau Valley CUSD #340 District Office, 9068 2125 N Ave,Manlius, IL. B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.4 BID SECURITY A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 10 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and

all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.5 PREBID CONFERENCE A. A prebid conference for all bidders will be held at the District Office in Manlius on August 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., local time.

Prospective bidders are required to attend.

1.6 DOCUMENTS Bid Documents: Bidders may obtain one hard copy of the Drawings and one hard copy of the Project Manual, plus on-line access to PDF copies of the Drawings and the Project Manual after August 4, 2015 by contacting Larson & Darby at 815 484 0739.

A. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only.

B. Only complete sets of documents will be issued.

1. Deposit: $50.00.

2. Shipping: Bidders not picking up bid

documents from Larson & Darby’s Rockford office must pay shipping charges.

1.7 TIME OF COMPLETION A. Bidders shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.

1.8 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 6, 2015.

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Continued from 16 DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W15-1190 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAUPRINCETON, LLINOIS Planet Home Lending, LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Wayne ) Mowers; BMO Harris Bank National ) Association f/k/a Harris N.A.; Estate of ) Wayne E. Mowers; Debbie Mowers, ) Individually and as Independent Executor ) of the Estate of Wayne Mowers; Unknown ) Owners and Non Record Claimants; ) Defendants. ) 15 CH 48 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Wayne Mowers -Estate of Wayne E. Mowers -Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Bureau County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6 - 1591.2 FEET TO THE CENTER OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 9; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY CENTERLINE 1008 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 61°21` MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 190° MEASURER CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 182 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 156° MEASURED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 311.6 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 149°30` MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 55

FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF BUREAU CREEK, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF BUREAU CREEK AT AN ANGLE OF 90° MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 263 FEET; THENCE SOUTH-WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 193°10` MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 102 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 136°50` MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 51 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 97° MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 544 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 164° MEASURED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 115.9 FEET TO THE ENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 9; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 28.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 2.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. C/K/A: 18286 West Backbone Road, Princeton, IL 61356 PIN: 16-06-300-010 said Mortgage was given by Wayne Mowers, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006R06401 Book 1266 Page 727-741.

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Bureau County, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton IL 61356 on or before August 31, 2015, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Daniel J. Gruber (6309148) Joseph S. Davidson (6301581) Cory J. Harris (6319221) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W15-1190 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I665231 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2015.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 3, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as D. J. Update located at 27724 Wyanet/Walnut Road, Walnut, IL 61376.

Dated this 3rd day of August, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) FAIRFIELD MUTUAL ) DRAINAGE DISTRICT ) NO. 73-MC-5 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 Marty L. Pierceson residence in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 6 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 24th day of July, 2015, at Princeton,

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Continued from 17 Nwill be held on the 1st uday of September, 2015, sfrom 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 dp.m. The polls shall topen at 2:00 p.m.and uclose at 4:00 p.m. unless ythe 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 in or near the William A. House residence, located at or near the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 17 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Bureau nMeridian, 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.

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of land in said District, BUREAU, A. Tonozzi, 222 East from the date of mailing whether residing within STATE OF ILLINOIS St. Paul Street, Spring or delivery, whichever or without the District, In Re: The Estate of ) Valley, IL 61362. is later. Any claims not is entitled to vote.

JOSEPHINE FANTI, ) Claims against the filed within the above Dated this 24th day of Deceased. ) Estate may be filed period are barred.

July, 2015, at Princeton, No. 2015-P-53 in the Office of the Copies of a claim filed Illinois. CLAIM NOTICE Circuit Clerk, Probate with the Clerk must be MARY C. DREMANN Notice is given of the Division, Bureau County mailed or delivered to Circuit Clerk of Bureau death of JOSEPHINE Courthouse, 700 S. the Representative and County, Illinois FANTI by Executors, Main Street, Princeton, to the Attorney within Ex Officio Clerk of said RICKIE FANTI whose IL 61356, or with the ten (10) days after it has Drainage District address is 1721 Green representative, or both, been filed.

Published in the Bureau Street, Peru, IL 61354 within six (6) months Thomas A. Tonozzi County Republican July and LORI RUPPERT from the date of first Illinois ARDC 30 and August 6, 2015. whose address is 1333 publication of this Number 2844303 St. Vincent’s Avenue, Notice. If claim notice 222 E. St. Paul Street LaSalle, IL 61301. is personally mailed or Spring Valley, IL 61362 IN THE CIRCUIT Letters of Office were delivered to a creditor Phone: (815)664-2393 COURT OF THE issued on July 20, 2015 of the above estate, then Facsimile: (815)664-2395 THIRTEENTH to RICKIE FANTI and claim must be filed in Published in the Bureau JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LORI RUPPERT, whose the above entitled cause County Republican July BUREAU COUNTY, attorney is Thomas within three (3) months 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2015.

ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) GREEN RIVER SPECIAL ) DRAINAGE ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS DISTRICT OF BUREAU ) ) AND WHITESIDE ) HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, ) COUNTIES ) v. ) NO. 73-MC-7 DANNY C. ELLBERG, a/k/a DAN ELLBERG, PAULA J. ELLBERG, ) DRAINAGE LASALLE STATE BANK, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated ) ELECTION NOTICE December 5, 2011, and known as Trust No. 2-2011, UNKNOWN ) NOTICE IS HEREBY OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) GIVEN that an elecDefendants. ) tion will be held on the Case No. 15 CH 50 1st day of September, NOTICE OF THE PENDENCY OF FORECLOSURE ACTION 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to AND OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION 4:00 p.m. The polls shall

NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD open at 2:00 p.m. and CLAIMANTS, of the Complaint to Foreclose filed in the above-entitled case close at 4:00 p.m. unless on July 17, 2015, and that they are named Defendants in the above-entitled the judges of election cause, and that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending shall determine to hold in this Court and the date on or after which a default may be entered against the polls open a longer UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS is August 28, 2015. The period to accommodate following information applies to this foreclosure proceeding: the voters. In no event 1. The title of the court and the title of the case in which the action shall the polls remain is brought are stated above. open later than 6:00 p.m.

2. The names of all the parties and the number of the case are stated Said election will be held above. at the Ronald E. Wolf 3. The names of the title holder of record is: LaSalle State Bank, as residence, in Township Trustee under Trust Agreement dated December 5, 2011, and known 18 North, Range 7 East as Trust No. 2-2011. of the Fourth Principal 4. The legal description of the real estate is: Meridian, Bureau See attached Exhibit “A.” County, Illinois, which 5. The common addresses or description of the location of the real is within the boundar estate is: ies of said Drainage See attached Exhibit “A.” District, for the purpose 6. The Mortgages sought to be foreclosed is identified as follows: of electing a Drainage Mortgage dated July 31, 2007, from Danny C. Ellberg and Paula J Commissioner of said Ellberg to Citizens First National Bank and recorded July 31, 2007, in Drainage District for a the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as term of three (3) years.

Document No. 2007R04684; Every adult owner AND of land in said District, Mortgage dated July 31, 2007, from Danny C. Ellberg and Paula J. whether residing within Ellberg to Citizens First National Bank and recorded July 31, 2007, or without the District, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as is entitled to vote.

Document No. 2007R04663.

Dated this 24th Dated this 17th day of July, 2015. day of July, 2015, at /s/ Mary C. Dremann Princeton, Illinois.

CLERK OF THE COURT (Deputy) MARY C. DREMANN

Circuit Clerk of EXHIBIT “A” Bureau County, Illinois PARCEL 1 (PIN 23-08-100-015) (“Strunk”): Ex Officio Clerk of said A tract of land lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township Drainage District 15 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; situated Published in the Bureau in Bureau County, Illinois, being more particularly described as folCounty Republican July lows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 8; thence 30 and August 6, 2015.

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999 • Legal Notices thence South 7°53’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 283.0 feet; thence South 8°59’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 370.0 feet; thence South 12°00’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 171.0 feet; thence South 3°03’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 471.60 feet to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of Illinois Route #26, said point being 66.36 feet left of Station 1431+81.41 as shown on the right-ofway plat recorded in Book 774, Page 582 and the Point of Beginning of said Tract; continuing thence South 3°03’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 200.40 feet; thence South 84°20’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 211.0 feet; thence South 29°21” East along an existing fence line for a distance of 142.0 feet; thence South 87°29’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 404.0 feet; thence North 47°28’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 98.0 feet; thence South 51°28’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 200.0 feet; thence South 51°55’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 176.0 feet; thence South 50°29’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 109.0 feet; thence North 82°22’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 49.0 feet; thence South 4°09’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 120.0 feet; thence South 35°02’ West for a distance of 200.0 feet; thence North 88°11’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 290.0 feet; thence South 0°39’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 129.0 feet; thence South 88°45’ West along an existing fence line for a distance of 239.0 feet; thence South 0°48’ East along an existing fence line for a distance of 372.55 feet (365.0 feet deed distance) to the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 8; thence West along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 8 for a distance of 493.32 feet to a point on said Easterly right-of-way line, said point being 44.57 feet left of Station 1445+73.95 on said right-of-way plat; thence Northerly along said Easterly right-of-way line being on a curve to the right having a radius of 1891.33 feet through a central angle of 18°31’21” for an arc distance of 611.43 feet to a point being 40 feet left of Station 1439+50 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 04°45’14” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 148.57 feet to a point being 50 feet left of Station 1438+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 4°11’48” West along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 100.50 feet to a point being 40 feet left of Station 1437+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 1°30’50” West along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 200.00 feet to a point being 40 feet left of Station 1435+00 on said right-of-way plat; thence North 9°00’50” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 153.23 feet to a point being 60 feet left of Station 1433+48.08 on said right–of-way plat; thence North 1°07’31” East along said Easterly right-of-way line for a distance of 172.26 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 21.36 acres, more or less, all lying and being situated in Leepertown Township, in theCounty of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

PARCEL 2 (PIN 22-20-200-006) (“Cabin Carve Out”): That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 15 North, Range 9 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, situated in Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 20; thence South 00°49’30” East 304.14 feet along the West line of the said Northwest Quarter to the intersection of said West line with the centerline of a Township Road; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the left with an arc length of 481.85 feet and a radius of 1500.00 feet with a chord bearing South 63°11’26” East and a chord length of 479.78 feet along said centerline; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 356.82 feet and a radius of 1750.00 feet with a chord bearing South 66°33’08” East and a chord length of 356.20 feet along said centerline; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 134.57 feet and a radius of 1750.00 feet with a chord bearing South 58°30’29” East and a chord length of 134.54 feet along said centerline; thence Southeasterly along a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 140.82 feet and a radius of 350.00 feet with a chord bearing South 44°46’42” East and a chord length of 139.87 feet along said centerline; thence South 33°15’07” East 397.53 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning; thence North 61°37’36” East 167.91 feet; thence South 33°10’24” East 97.05 feet to a point in the center of a ravine; thence South 78°59’06” East 130.97 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 85°22’49” East 99.64 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 69°39’01” East 107.22 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 79°09’45” East 114.29 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 42°25’44” East 418.15 feet to a point in the center of a ravine; thence South 19°33’33” West 33.36 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 02°26’55” West 108.24 feet along the centerline of the ravine; thence South 89°51’02” West 267.44 feet; thence South 49°06’31” West 269.45 feet to a point on the centerline of a Township Road; thence North 40°53’29” West 84.34 feet along said centerline; thence North 30°08’03” West 736.18 feet along said centerline; thence North 33°15’07” West 21.67 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning, containing 8.29 acres, more or less.

Parcel 3 (PIN 22-04-100-010) (“11.4 Acres”): A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4; and a part of the West 20 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, all in Township 15 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in Bureau County, Illinois, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4; thence South 89º33’00” East 327.36 feet on the South line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4 to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00º59’00” East 1345.88 feet; thence South 89º04’36” East 1012.41 feet to the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence South 00º04’04” West 41.54 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence North 89º40’02” West 672.07 feet to the Northeast corner of the West 20 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence South 00º26’40” West 1294.55 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 20 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 4; thence North 89º33’00” West 353.24 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 11.40 acres, more or less, with assumed bearings given for description purpose only.

Published in the Bureau County Republican July 23, 30 and August 6, 2015.

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She then attended Medical School at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, where she also completed her residency program and was awarded Chief Resident of the Year in 1995.

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Are you ready to Relay?

The 20th annual Bureau County Relay for Life is ready to step off Friday, Aug. 7, at Zearing Park in Princeton. Hosted by the American Cancer Society and countless volunteers from the area, the event is held annually for a host of reasons — primarily to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as those who have lost their battle with the disease. The other main reason behind the event is to raise funds for cancer research, education and to assist cancer patients with their many needs.

Bureau County Relay for Life is set for 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will include a host of events for event-goers of all ages. This year’s Relay is a revamped activity with a new place and time line. The event was previously held at Hall High School in Spring Valley and was an overnight activity.

Abbie Cochran will be the honorary cancer survivor speaker. BCR/Putnam County Record/ Illinois Valley Scene Editor Terri Simon will provide opening remarks.

The fundraising goal for this year’s Relay for Life is $32,000. Organizers stress the event is not just for cancer survivors and their caregivers, rather it is for the entire community to come out and support the cancer survivors and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and more.

Event-goers can expect to find great food, all kinds of entertainment, a car show, contests, a moving luminaria ceremony and much, much more. In case of inclement weather, the Bureau County Metro Center will open its doors for the event.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will hear the words, “You have cancer,” at some point in their lifetimes.

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Talent show entries wanted PRINCETON — Entries are being sought for the annual talent show at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton. The show will be held in the hospitality tent at the fair. There are two age divisions — 0 to 14 years of age and 15-21 years of age. Entrants can be solos or groups with any talent in dancing, vocal or musical abilities. Winners of each division will compete in Springfield in January 2016 at the annual Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention. For more information, call Nancy Monier at 815-875-2176.

Entries can be hand delivered to the fair office, faxed to 815-879-7005; or emailed to bcfair@frontier.com. For complete information for all fair shows, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com. The 160th Bureau County Fair will run Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

Upcoming This Week The Princeton Elks Lodge 1461 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. East, Princeton. The clinic is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

Brittney Moutray, IVCH’s registered dietitian, will talk about the challenges of cooking for someone who has diabetes at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in the meeting room of the hospital’s Sixth Street office building in Peru. She will talk about how to substitute foods when preparing a meal menu for someone who has diabetes.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Bagshot Row from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Bagshot Row performs music from the British invasion.

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 815-780-9053 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.

The third annual Larry Klein Memory Ride and Benefit for Living Works will be Saturday, Aug. 8, in Henry. A memory ride will begin at 11 a.m., with sign-up at 10 a.m. at Shandy’s Pub & Grub (formerly River Valley Bowl) in Henry. The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket. All vehicles are welcome. This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and is open to the public. A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Hospital will hold a mom’s special helper sibling class for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in room 309 on the third floor of the hospital. The class will be conducted through the use of a video, demonstrations and storybook readings. To register, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre at 815-664-1345.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Sean Walsh from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Sean Walsh will perform music from the ‘90s and more, plus originals.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Rodeo Drive from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Rodeo Drive will perform country music.

The Prairie Arts Council will sponsor a free concert featuring the Sweet Country Band at the Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. 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.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

The 160th Bureau County Fair will run Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Road Angel from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Road Angel performs classic rock.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Richard Geese from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Starved Rock Lodge.

Grill will open at 11 a.m. Richard Geese performs rock favorites.

The Hall High School cheerleaders will have a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at Precision Auto Wash in Spring Valley. Funds raised at the event will go toward purchasing materials such as signs, pompoms and mats. Cost per vehicle will be $5 per car and $7 per truck/van. Donations are greatly appreciated to help purchase the aforementioned items.

The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 14.

More than 7,000 people are expected to cluster Princeton’s Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 12, for this year’s parade, which will kick off at 1:30 p.m. on North Main Street and continue south to Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Steve Sharp from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Steve Sharp will perform classic rock favorites.

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

Aug. 7-8 – Burdette Boers and Hughes estate, furniture, primitives, tools, toys, beehive accessories, glassware, collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), 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 Route 71, Granville, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 16 – Sportsman auction, guns and miscellaneous 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.

Sept. 12 – John Dabler and Jean Roberts, real estate and personal property, noon, 104 N. Main St., Manlius, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

The Spring Valley Fire Department’s “Music on the Main” event, featuring Snapshot, will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Downtown MiniPark. The event, sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank, will include food, a beer garden and a 50/50. Proceeds will benefit the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent, will host an outdoor worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The service will feature music, God’s word and communion.

The Malden Booster Club will hold a taco dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Torri’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant in Ladd. Tickets are $7.50 and include three tacos, drink and dessert. Carry-outs are also available. For tickets, contact the school at 815643-2471.

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‘Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship’ The hole you dug as a kid would never reach China.

That didn’t matter to you, though; China wasn’t your goal — treasure was. Alas, your map was incorrect and Terri you never Schlichenmeyer found riches, but that never stopped you from looking. So now read the new book “Pirate Hunters” by Robert Kurson, and dip your digits near doubloons instead.

As experienced divers and successful treasure hunters, John Chatterton and John Mattera never let loose of a good story.

Stories sometimes yield truth, and they weren’t about to dismiss the legend of Joseph Bannister.

Hailed as a leader, Bannister was known and respected as a trustworthy seaman who knew how to safely transport cargo, England to Jamaica. He’d worked his way up, cabin to Captain and by 1680, he was well-paid, his future secure.

But in June of 1684, something happened that can only be guessed.

On-course from London to the Caribbean with a full load, Bannister’s ship disappeared. British vessels tried unsuccessfully to find him until they realized, to their shock, that Bannister had stolen his ship, its cargo, and most of its crew — and he’d gladly do the same to others. Yes, Bannister had become a real-life pirate, and he knew enough about shipping corridors to confound merchants and authorities alike.

Outraged and embarrassed, the Brits vowed to capture him, but the pirate continued to taunt.

They caught him once and jailed him, but he escaped aboard his ship, snuck past fortified British cannons and continued his marauding ways, inflaming the British even more.

Bannister managed to elude authorities until late in 1687 …

Chatterton and Mattera

Cliffnotes “Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship” by Robert Kurson. 2015, Random House. $28/$34 Canada. 304 pages.

read everything they could about Bannister and were aware of reports claiming that his ship was sunk in 24 feet of water, just off the coast of Santo Domingo. Finding it was an irresistible goal but searching was expensive, though the man who owned the diving rights in the area where The Golden Fleece supposedly sunk had offered them 20 percent of the ship, found and recovered.

First, though, they had to find the essence of a pirate, and quickly. Everyone, including the Dominican government, wanted a piece of this action.

As I was sitting in a modern airport, reading about a 17th century buccaneer, it occurred to me that I had an interesting juxtaposition going. It also occurred to me that I’d chosen a stellar book to take on my trip.

With high-seas history, a sense of intrigue, and the tales of two divers who possessed dogged determination, “Pirate Hunters” will speak to the part of you that craves a seize-life adventure and a little bit of danger.

Bannister’s swashbuckling story is better than anything you’ll find in the movies because it’s true, and author Robert Kurson seduces his readers with an edge-of-your-seat telling. Just be prepared for an ending you’ll never predict. Arrrgh!

Who hasn’t dreamed of finding buried loot or undersea riches? You know you have, which is why you’ll love this phenomenal book. For you, and the child inside who never stopped looking, “Pirate Hunters” is treasure enough.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer from West Salem, Wis. She may be contacted at bookwormsez@yahoo.com.

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Want to see your name in the paper?

Hey, kids!

My name is Logan Serpette. I am a fifth-grade student at Henry-Senachwine Grade School, and I am the author of Cool Kids’ Corner.

Do you have something you want to see in the newspaper? Email your jokes, recipes and other items to me at coolkidscorner@ outlook.com. I can’t wait to read your stories and try your recipes.

When you email me, make sure you include your name, your hometown and how old you are, so you can be famous in the newspaper.

You are the star Check out this funny joke submitted by a reader Lexi Serpette, 8 years old, Henry: Once upon a time, there were three robbers at a farm. The farmer heard noise and woke up. The three robbers went in the barn. One hid behind a cow, another hid behind a horse and the last one hid behind a sack of potatoes.

The farmer came in and looked at the cow. The robber hiding behind it said, “Moo!” The farmer looked at the horse. The robber hiding behind it said, “Neigh!”

The farmer looked at the sack of potatoes. The robber behind it said, “Potatoes!”

The robbers went to jail and the farmer, cow, horse and sack of potatoes lived happily ever after.

Pets rule!

Do you have a great pet? I want to hear what type of pet you have and what makes it so special. Write to me at coolkidscorner@outlook.com. Anything you write about your pet will be printed in a future Cool Kids’ Corner edition. so everyone will know how awesome your pet is.

Fruit in a cloud

We the people 10 facts about famous baseball player Babe Ruth 1. When he was a boy he got in lots of trouble.

2. Babe started to play ball when he was 7 or 8.

3. He was left handed.

4. The first professional team he was on was the Baltimore Orioles.

5. He was born on Feb. 6, 1895.

6. Babe’s real name was George Herman Ruth Jr. 7. Babe hit his first home run on May 6, 1915.

8. In 1914, he married Helen Woodford, his first wife.

9. Babe hit 714 homers in 22 seasons.

10. He died Aug. 16, 1948, from cancer.

8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 8 ounces sour cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla Grapes (sliced in half), blueberries, and strawberries (sliced in half) — You decide how much fruit you want to add.

Note: My aunt brought this to my family’s Fourth of July party. I couldn’t stop eating it, and I’ll bet you won’t be able to either.

Instructions: Using a mixer, blend all those first five ingredients together. Then add the fruit, using a spoon to stir it. You can eat it right away or you can put it in the refrigerator first.

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••• Q. What’s red, white, blue and yellow?

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Q. What happens when it rains cats and dogs?

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PRINCETON — Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday night movie will feature a swash-buckling tale of a blacksmith who teams up with an eccentric pirate captain to save his love, the governor’s daughter.

Thursday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will discuss “The Girls of Atomic City,” by Denise Kieman.

All are welcome to join the discussion.

Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2:30 p.m., Young Adult & Children’s Book Club will talk about “The Color of Magic,” by Terry Pratchett at Flour House Bakery & Coffee. Anyone is welcome to join.

DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting an English as a Second Language class on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Any adults who would like to improve their English speaking skills are encouraged to attend.

The library is also hosting Rocket Readers!

This club uses computer games, activities and story time to encourage elementary students to improve their reading skills. The club is open to elementary students in second through fifth grades. The club meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

BUDA — The Mason Memorial Public Library has kicked off its summer reading program.

The theme is Read to the Rhythm. Upcoming sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

The program welcomes children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

New books for adults at the library include: “Go Set a Watchman,”

by Harper Lee; “Finders Keepers,” by Stephen King; “The Melody Lingers On,” by Mary Higgins Clark and “Truth or Die,”

by James Patterson and Howard Roughan.

New DVDs include; “American Sniper,” “Big Hero 6,” “ Paddington,” “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Wild” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.”

SHEFFIELD —Summer hours at the library are: Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5

p.m., closed on Thursdays, Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library has an ongoing coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library. The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold story times on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and the Junior Book Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Currently, the club is reading “Holes.”

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).

LASALLE — Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., Marydale Stewart will host a poetry connection session.

Attendees are welcome to read their own work.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m., humanities scholar James Wolfinger will present a program on the early days of the Civil Rights Movement and the people who changed the trajectory of race relations in America.

The library is inviting families to join in stories with the library’s reading loving therapy dogs. The dog teams will be at the library at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6; at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.

MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library is hosting a summer reading program every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. Any questions, call Peggy at 815-869-3038. Snacks and refreshments are served after the program.

The library hosts a preschool story time at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity.

HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Join the library staff for stories, crafts, games and more.

Afternoon activities are

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Home cooked rhythm Ron McCutchan, Princeton Public Library’s children’s director, lends a hand during the “Kitchen band” program on July 23.

Attendees used everyday kitchen objects as a way to make music.

from 4 to 5 p.m. on most Thursdays. This program is for children 8 years and younger. Come for stories, related crafts, activities and games.

GRANVILLE — Join the Granville library for preschool story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Family night is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be guest readers.

Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. the McNabb Branch Library will host a back to school brain games night for children in elementary school.

Children will explore the answers to all sorts of fun questions. The program is free and open to the public.

Story time programs are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

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Library hosts Fairy Day Avaya Koning works on an art project at Hornbaker Gardens in rural Princeton, where the summer reading program at Princeton Public Library held a Fairy Day, which included crafts, songs, a fairy tea and more.

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Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett will perform a benefit concert Sept. 26 in Kewanee Tomatoes are really coming on now, so it’s the time to try something new in the recipe line. Cucumbers are also available now in large quantities. Enjoy your garden fresh produce.

Parmesan Basil Stuffed Tomatoes 6 plum tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh basil and or parsley 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Heat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, cut side up, in greased baking sheet. In bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs and oil. Divide evenly among tomatoes. Bake 15 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and bread crumbs are golden brown.

Extra Crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes 16 1/2-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole buttermilk 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 large egg 2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels, top with a wire rack.

Place tomato slices on prepared rack, sprinkle with a teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.

In a shallow dish, place flour in a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce and egg. In another shallow dish, stir together panko, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dredge tomato slices in flour shaking off excess. Dip each tomato slice in buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in panko mixture, gently pressing mixture to tomatoes. Return tomatoes to prepared rack. In a large Dutch oven, add oil to halfway full. Heat over medium, high heat until a deep fry thermometer reads 360°. Working in batches, carefully place tomatoes. In hot oil, being careful not to over crowd pan, cook, turning occasionally until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to maintain 360°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Let drain on prepared pan.

Bacon, Tomato and Green Bean Toss 1 pound fresh green beans 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped scallions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook green beans 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain. In skillet over medium heat, cook tomatoes, scallions and oregano in oil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add beans and cooked bacon. Cook 1 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.

Balsamic Cucumber Salad 1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette 3/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients. Add vinaigrette, toss to coat.

Refrigerate, covered until serving. Before serving, stir in cheese.

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Tomato Wedges 6 medium fresh tomatoes cut into wedges 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon each dried basil and salt 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and dried oregano Place tomato wedges in a large bowl.

Place remaining ingredients in a blender, cover and process until blended. Pour over tomatoes and toss gently. Chill before serving.

Chopped Garden Salad 6 medium tomatoes 2 medium green peppers 2 large cucumbers 2 medium red onions 1 1/4 cups water 3/4 cup cider vinegar 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Dice the tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions. Place in a 3-quart salad bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Serve with a slotted spoon.

KEWANEE — Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett will return to Kewanee for the third time to raise money for the fight against cancer.

The concert will be Sept.

26 in Petersen Auditorium at Kewanee High School.

Bennett, one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists in the country, has been performing for the past three years with the Chicago cast of “Million Dollar Quartet.” The highly successful musical production revisits the night future legends Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley performed together on the same stage.

Bennett first heard of Kewanee in 2004 when he met Allen and Marcia Dragolovich while performing at a casino in Biloxi, Miss.

The Kewanee natives, now of Prophetstown, mentioned that their daughter, Amy Sternes, 30, a nurse living in Kewanee, would be cancer-free 10 years in 2005.

They learned Bennett had also dealt with cancer in his family and asked if he would consider doing a benefit concert in

Kewanee in celebration of their daughter’s cancer-free anniversary and to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Bennett agreed, performed in mid-April 2005 at the Flemish American Club, raised $5,400 for the ACS, and returned in 2008 for a second concert at the Flemish, again for the fight against cancer.

The Dragoloviches have stayed in touch with Bennett, who they now consider a family friend. It is now 2015 and the 20th anniversary of Amy being cancer free.

The Dragoloviches are part of “The Cure,” a team which participates in the Henry-Stark Relay for Life, which will be a

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Cherry Tomato Salad 1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended. Stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, over night.

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2 Tyler Birkey 4 Jordan Britt 5 Dale Faber 6 Aiden Gross 7 Aaron Kraft 8 Kaden Mabey 9 Drake Michlig 10 Robert Novak 11 Brock Rediger 12 Brik Rediger 13 Parker Stier 14 Cole Walowski 15 Kai Walowski 16 Payton Walowski 17 Brandon Wray Coaches: Paul Britt, Jeremy Rediger, Steven Michlig.

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Wyanet’s Tyler Birkey makes it to third base standing up against the Royals in Princeton. He would soon slide into home plate safely.

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

Sunset Ridge MX is a family-oriented motocross and ATV track. The track is a nationally-recognized motocross park that has been attracting riders of all abilities for 16 years.

The facility hosts several races each year including, but not limited to, national amateur and ATV Pro motocross events.

You can register online at www.mudcrosschallenge.com or register at the event. All proceeds go to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Red Devil Golf Classic

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

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

For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-3260184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.

Tiger Golf Classic

from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Students must attend all 13 hours of the class. The free course will include instruction in wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques and hunting regulations.

For more information about the course and to reserve a seat since space is limited, contact the coordinating instructor, Lowell Bennett, at 309274-5586.

Wenona 5K

GRAND RIDGE — Mr. C’s Wenona 5K will take place as part of Wenona Days, starting at 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 7, at Wenona Park. Cost is $15 day of the race. Check-in will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The first 170 entries are guaranteed a T-shirt. For more information, visit www. starvedrockrunners.org or call Mary Salz at 815-8534231.

PC golf outing

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

This will be a four-person best ball scramble.

The cost is $60 per golf, 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. Sign-up online at www.pcboosterclub. com. A sign-up sheet will be available at the golf course.

For more information, email panther@pcboosterclub.com.

“Boo” Milby 5K

Hunter safety

LASALLE — The “Boo” Milby 5K Memory Run/ Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at Northwest School, 229 O’Connor Ave. in LaSalle.

The entry fee is $20 before Aug. 12 and $25 on the day of the event.

Check in on race day starts at 6:45 a.m. Race will start at 8 a.m. Each participant will receive a T-shirt on race day.

The walk will be for the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group.

For information or to register, call 815-2231885, 815-228-1858 and 815-339-6465.

CHILLICOTHE — A Department of Natural Resources hunter safety education course will be held at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club, located north of Chillicothe, at 21228 North Yankee Lane.

The 13-hour course will be held over three days, meeting from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7, and

MAGNOLIA — A fundraiser for the new ball diamond in Magnolia will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at LJ’s in Magnolia. There will be a live auction at noon. Donations of auction items are being taken.

Contact Peggy at 815-257-

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club event will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course.

Golf will be limited to the first 20 teams to sign up. 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.

Magnolia field fundraiser

0707 or Laurie at 815257-7051. All proceeds go toward building the new diamond. The fundraiser is sponsored by the village of Magnolia.

Run to the Ridge

GRAND RIDGE — The Run to the Ridge 5K Run/1M Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Grand Ridge Grade School. Cost after July 17 increases to $30. Checkin begins at 6:30 a.m. For more information, contact Josh Jabczynski at 815343-3346 or via email at jajabcz@gmail.com.

Dash at Dusk

SENICA — The Dash at Dusk 5K Run/Walk will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course.

Pre-registration through Aug. 14 is $25. Late registration fee is $30. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Runners may register online at runsignup.com/dashatdusk. For more information, contact Phil Taylor at phil.taylor@caruscorporation.com or Julie Sloan at julie.liveunited@sbcglobal.net.

IVVTT registration

PERU — IVTT will be having signups for its 2015-16 team at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the YMCA tumbling room. There will be a time to meet the IVTT staff, ask questions about the team and uniforms/other attire can be ordered.

Fall registration/evaluations will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA.

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Sunset Ridge MX, with 4P Promotions Inc. members Bob Pistole (from left), Jan Pistole, Chad Pistole and Josh Pistole, will host the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8. All proceeds go to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Registration remains open online at www.mudcrosschallenge.com.

OSF Run/Walk KEWANEE — The OSF St. Luke Medical Center 5k will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. in Kewanee. The course features 3.1 miles/5K loop in the southwest corner Kewanee. Online registration is available by visiting www.getmeregistered. com/OSFSaintLuke5K. For additional information, call 309-852-7822 or email nancy.j.vandesampel@osfhealthcare.org.

Fall Fitness 5K

PERU — The Fall Fitness 5K sponsored by IVCH will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru. This race is a part of the Starved Rock Runners circuit. Entry fee is $20 if received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $25 after, including race day. Packet pick-up and race day registrations begins at 7 a.m.

For more information, visit www.starvedrockrunners.org orwww.runrace. net.

Cornapalooza 5K/10K

Underground Railroad 5K

MENDOTA — The eighth annual Cornapalooza, featuring a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk, will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lake Mendota, starting at 8 a.m. Entry fee is now $25.

Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com.

For more information, visit www.sweetcornfestival.com or all the Mendota Chamber of Commerce at 815-539-6507.

PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

12, at the Bureau Coun-

DeKalb Corn Classic

DEKALB — The DeKalb Corn Classic 3K/5K will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The 3K Run/Walk starts at 7:55 a.m. with fees of $20 ($25 race day). The 10K will start at 8 a.m. with fees of $30 ($35 race day).

For more information, call 815-200-1056 or visit www.dekalbcornclassic. org or send email to director@ekalbcornclassic.org.

ty Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after. The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m.

For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Run to Remember

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Firefighters Run to Remember 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Boat Club. Entry fee is $25 online at wwww.runrace. net or via mail and $30 race day. Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com. For more information or to register, call 815-343-7472 or visit www.iaff523.org.

Pasta Push 5K

NAPLATE — The Pasta Push 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 9 a.m. at the Naplate Village Hall.

Preregistration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept.

6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to

Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

For more information, call 815-434-1148 or email jillnevins@yahoo.com.

Holy Family Shuffle

OGLESBY — The fifth annual Holy Family Shuffle 3-Mile Walk/Run will be Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family School. Entry fee is $25 by Friday, Sept. 25, and $30 after. Registration may be sent to Holy Family Shuffle, 336 Alice Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348.

Connie’s 5K

OGLESBY — A 5K Run/ Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston. The race will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC. Entry fee is $25 by Saturday, Oct. 3, and $30 after.

Registrations are available at b.dzier@comcast.net or by calling 816-664-2236.

Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

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