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Projects for county hospitals State comes through with second installments

By Donna Barker

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HUD grants awarded Local housing authorities to use federal money for large projects B y Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Housing Authority has received $280,030 in federal money for capital improvement projects for its Spring Valley and Princeton sites.

The Bureau County grant money is part of a $120 million grant program designated by the U.S. Department of

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for public housing authorities around Illinois, as announced Friday by HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

The grants are provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program, which provides funding annually to all public housing authorities to build, repair, renovate and/or modernize the public housing in their communities, Donovan said. The authorities use the funding

to do large-scale improvements such as new roofs or to make energy-efficient upgrades.

On Friday, Bart Niemuth, executive director for the Bureau County Housing Authority, said this year’s money will be used to install a parking lot for tenants on the property directly north of the Princeton High Rise and also to upgrade the fire alarm systems at the Spring Valley High Rise and Princeton High Rise. Another tentative project will be continued flooring work.

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PRINCETON/SPRING VALLEY — Two Bureau County hospitals are among 13 hospitals across North Central Illinois to receive grants through the Illinois Jobs Now! program.

Late last week, Gov. Pat Quinn announced $3.4 million in investments to area hospitals as part of the $24.3 million in the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program designated to address critical needs of downstate healthcare institutions.

“It is crucial that hospitals have the most upto-date facilities and equipment to deal with the health care needs of Illinois residents,” Quinn said. “These grants will help area hospitals provide better service to their patients.”

As announced by Quinn, Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton will receive $185,007 for an electronic medical record system, and St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley will receive $200,150 to renovate the hospital pharmacy.

On Friday, St. Margaret’s Hospital’s Vice President of Marketing Linda Burt said the grant money announced last week by Quinn is actually part of a $400,000 capital improvement grant for which the hospital was approved quite a while ago. The $200,150 is the second part of that total grant and has not yet been received,

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A sticky situation Logan Wilde wasn’t too shy about attempting to devour his cherry pie during the All American Red, White and Blue Don Browning Memorial Car Show, held Saturday at the Browning dealership in Princeton. Besides the car show, the event included two pie-eating contests between Princeton High School and Bureau Valley High School — one for boys and one for girls. Bureau Valley came out victorious in both contests.

DEPUE – It’s been three months since renovations of the Selby Township Library kicked-off, and today, the project it near completion.

Marcia Broady, head librarian, said crews are closing in on being about three-fourths finished with the list of ongoing work.

In February, the library was one of 15 that was awarded the Public Library Construction Act Grant.

A check in the amount of $94,140 was presented to the library in March by Illinois Secretary of State/State Librarian Jesse White.

Work on the library began in May. Recently, Broady gave a long list of items that had been completed including, demolition of all existing exterior cement plaster; removal and replacement of all deteriorated wood wall sheathing; and the replacement of new windows and interior wood window trims.

Currently crews are finishing up the installation of soffits and gutters; applying the new exterior stucco surface; and will soon be putting up new exterior lights and a new sign.

Broady said she expects the entire project to be completed within the next couple of weeks, weather

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Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken. We’ll be happy to show your friends, family and neighbors where you went on your most recent vacation. Where in the World is the BCR? Hopefully, it’s in your suitcase and ready to go on a fun-filled journey, filled with memory-making moments.

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Metro Center looks at closing dates for parking lot repairs

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will need to be closed for a few days when its parking lot is repaired, but the exact dates of that closing is not yet known.

On Monday, Princeton Park District Executive Director Elaine Russell said the park district board has accepted a low bid from Advanced Asphalt to do the needed repairs to the Metro Center parking lot. In the bid specifications, the district was required to give a two-week time frame in which this work could be completed. The board gave Aug. 19-30 as that time frame, Russell said.

“We have requested an exact date for this project, and at this time, Advanced Asphalt is unable to accommodate this request,” Russell said. “So in order to keep our patrons informed, we want you to be aware that as soon as we know the closure dates, we will get that to you immediately.”

The closure dates, once determined, will be sent to the local media, posted throughout the facility and put on the marquee at the entrance to the Metro Center, Russell said. Most importantly, the Metro Center staff will be glad to

accept phone calls every day, at 815-8720840, if that is more convenient for the patron, she said.

Once started, the parking lot project should only take two to three days to complete, depending on the weather, Russell said.

“Again, we will use all means of communication including Facebook and our website, www.princetonparkdistrict.org, to communicate the re-opening,” Russell said. “The board and staff of the Bureau County Metro Center do not want to inconvenience anyone by closing, however this is a much-needed project. Please mark your calendars to check regularly with us for updated information.”

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, Superintendent of Parks Keith Scherer said the parking lot project at the Metro Center will include the removal and paving of the center island that currently designates parking spaces for patrons. The project will also include the resurfacing of a dumpster collection site on the east side of the building.

At its July 15 meeting, the park board awarded the Phase 1 parking lot project to Advanced Asphalt with a low bid of $43,602. Phase 2 of the project will include the resurfacing of the remainder of the Metro Center parking lot and will come from the 2014-15 fiscal year budget, with bids for Phase 2 expected to go out next year.

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Motorcycle crashes Crashes double in afternoon/ evening

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PRINCETON – New crash data released by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) shows the percentage of drunk motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes during late afternoon and early evening hours are more than double those of motor vehicle fatalities.

The data released shows from 3 to 5:59 p.m., 15 percent of motorcycle fatalities that occur involve a drunk rider, compared to 6 percent of vehicle fatalities during the same time.

The data also shows the 6 to 8:59 p.m. timeframe to be worse with 24 percent of motorcycle fatalities involving a drunk rider, compared to 11 percent of motor vehicles fatalities involving a drunk driver.

Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson is not surprised by these results because of the high number of organized rides from tavern-to-tavern in which some motorcyclists are known to take part.

He explained when these rides take place, they usually happen during the late afternoon and early evening hours, and sometimes riders will travel up to six or eight different stops in one event.

Thompson, who is an avid motorcycle rider, said it’s a rule for him and his fellow riders to eliminate alcohol when out riding to ensure safety.

Although the county has had a lucky year so far with no fatal motorcycle accidents linked to drunk riding, riders are still encouraged to be responsible when mixing alcohol with riding. The few motorcycle accidents that have happened within the county this year, so far, have mostly been linked to deer and lack of attention.

The campaign “Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over”

campaign is focusing its attention on motorcycle riders as a way to remind them of the dangers drinking and riding can cause.

Thompson said his deputies are always on alert to impaired drivers, and they know the late afternoon and early evening hours are the prime times when drivers present themselves to the possible dangers of drunk driving.

According to IDOT, In 2012 in Illinois, 148 motorcyclists died in motor vehicle accents.

That was a slight increase from the 2011 motorcycle fatalities when 145 motorcyclists lost their lives. According to IDOT crash data, motorcycle riders continue to be over-represented in Illinois motor vehicle crash fatalities.

In 2012, motorcycles made up 3 percent of all registered motor vehicles, yet motorcycle riders represented more than 15 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities.

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Ag Museum, Pulsifer House 1st Annual Holy Trinity Cherry to host open house Mark your calendars for Sunday B y D ixie S chroeder news@bcrnews.com

HENNEPIN — The annual open house of the Putnam County Historical Society, featuring the Ag Museum and the Pulsifer House is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday. The Ag Muse-

um is located approximately one-quarter of a mile east of the Pulsifer House at 501 Old Hwy 26 in Hennepin.

“It’s held on the third Sunday of August every year,” said Putnam County Historical Society President Sydney Whittaker. “Usually over 100 people will come through both sites.”

Members of the Putnam County Historical Society volunteer to run

the open house. There will be a food stand available. Luke Holly, who is in charge of the Ag Museum, issued an invitation to those who collect old tractors.

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Cruisin the Valley People of all sizes and ages admire the cars, motorcycles and even an ambulance decorated with Chicago Bears colors on display Saturday during the annual Cruisin the Valley 2013 held in downtown Spring Valley.

Open House From Page 3 it on display,” Holly said.

One of the organizers’ goals is to remind Putnam County and out-of-area residents that this is a family event. With that goal in mind, the historical society has added two new attractions to this year’s event.

Bruce Holloway of Buda will be speaking on beekeeping. Holloway has built a special beehive with see-through glass so people can actually see the bees at work — doing what comes naturally to them.

“For kids, we actually have a man that was at the MarshallPutnam Fair,” said Holly. “He brought the discovery trailer

where you could see and interact with the animals.”

“We just have these two extra things to add entertainment to it,” said Whittaker. “We would like to see more families come out.”

The annual open house has been held for more than 10 years.

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she said.

The library building was originally built as an interurban station in 1906. Later it was a doctor’s office, and in 1986 was remodeled to serve as the library building.

With the new renovations, the library building will also ensure modest maintenance costs, “This will save us money in the next 10 to 20 years by reducing

As reported earlier, the total cost of the project was estimated to be $125,520. The grant index ranked each library based on financial parameters.

The Selby Township Library qualified for 75 percent, which meant the library would only have to be responsible for 25 percent of the project.

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This year’s grant money is about $10,000 more than capital improvements included the Housing Authority of LaSalle County at $1,226,318; Lee County Houswhat was received last year, Niemuth said.

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, ing Authority at $203,195; and the Whiteside County Ask us at Colonial the Bureau County Housing Authority was established Housing Authority at $405,441.

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Despite all the new changes going on in the library, Broady reassured the look and feel of the building is still the same, which had been a goal for Broady.

She had expressed interest in preserving the integrity of the library structure, keeping the same look and feel for patrons before renovations began.

“The library building, while not technically a historical building,

Hospitals From Page 1 she said.

The grant awarded to St. Margaret’s has allowed the hospital to relocate its pharmacy, expanding its space and also to install a pneumatic tube system which improves efficiency and gets the medicines to the right place much quicker. The improvement also creates a better work flow within the pharmacy, she said.

Perry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Rex Conger said Perry Memorial Hospital was originally awarded $370,000 in the state grant program with 50 percent of that money received in June 2012. Like St. Margaret’s, the recently announced money, $185,007, is the second portion of the original grant money.

Perry Memorial Hospital has used the grant money

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on technology improvements, including creating wireless access points in the hospital and medical office building, upgrades to computers and software, and wiring and video upgrades.

Those upgrades were purchased and are currently in use, Conger said. The grant money did not completely cover the costs of the $506,000 project, with the rest of the money coming from the hospital’s operating fund, he said.

Among the other area hospitals receiving notification of their grant money was Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, $228,545 for a new CT scanner; Mendota Community Hospital, $174,400 for technology upgrades; Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, $496,030 for a new linear accelerator; and OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, $833,485 to create a surgical holding area.

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Obituaries Stanley Novak

Kay Gorman

DEPUE — Stanley “Lefty” Novak, 94, of 116 Lake St., DePue, passed away at 10:17 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Born Nov. 8, 1918, in DePue to Martin and Caroline (Setinc) Novak, he married Stella Mikus Oct. 12, 1940, in St. Valentine Church in Peru. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1999.

He operated the Skelly Gas Station in LaSalle for a few years and then the Phillips 66 gas station in DePue for 25 years. He then worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation before retiring in 1984.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DePue, the DePue Democrat Club and the SNPJ Lodge.

He was a 1937 graduate of DePue High School.

Surviving are one daughter, Judy Novak of Skokie; two sons, Bob Novak of Cicero and Ken (Karen) Novak of Glen Ellyn; two stepgrandchildren, Kristen and Scott; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Carol Novak, Frances Krogulski and Marjorie Barto; and one brother, Martin.

Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Barto Funeral Home, DePue, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, DePue, with the Rev. Kevin Creegan officiating. Burial will be in Valley Memorial Park, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Barto Funeral Home in DePue.

Leon Schlesinger

OHIO, Ill. — Kay F. Gorman, 83, of Ohio, Ill., died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Liberty Manor in Princeton.

Kay was born on May 14, 1930, in Ohio, Ill., the son of Vincent and Pearl (Heitz) Gorman. He was united in marriage to Louise McDonald on Oct. 10, 1953, Ohio, Ill. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2010.

Kay He attended Ohio schools, graduating Gorman in 1948. As a carpenter, he worked for Frank Warkins of Ohio, Ill., and Bob Perry of Dixon.

After a serious car accident in 1951, he worked for Rothan Wood Milling, Peoria, and took a carpenter apprenticeship with the union in Peoria. Returning to Ohio, he worked for Dixon Home Lumber, Virgil Shrock in Dixon and as a foreman for Bob Swaney (Rock River Builders) for nine years. He assisted in constructing well over 100 homes in the area, principally in Dixon. He built the family home at 103 N. Pleasant St. in Ohio, after work hours. In 1965, he returned to night school at the Morrison School of Drafting in Morrison, earning an associate degree in architectural drafting. He began drafting and designing homes in 1966, he worked for GBH Homes, later Homeway Homes in Walnut. He was a local representative at Component Homes of Iowa City from 1984 to 1985 and at Wolohans in Peru from 1985 to 1986. He then returned to Walnut Custom Homes, previously Homeway Homes, retiring June 30, 1994. Kay with his wife, owned and operated school buses for the Ohio Schools for 24 years from 1954 to 1978. He retired on June 30, 1994. Kay was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary Colleen Gorman of Des Plaines and Ellen (Christopher) Reagan of Deerfield; two sons, John (Susan) Gorman of Princeton and Tim (Jill) Gorman of Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, Jacob (Aileen) Gorman, Kelsey and Kaitlyn Gorman, and Maighdlin and Maura Reagan; and one sister, Ann Kerr of Princeton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Mark Kevin Gorman; and one brother, Leo. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, at the Immaculate Conception Church of Ohio with Father Thomas Shaw, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ohio, Ill. Visitation was held Monday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

A memorial has been established to Vitas Hospice and Ohio Fire Department.

Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

MENDOTA — Leon “Lefty” Schlesinger, 76, of Mendota and Okeechobe, Fla., died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at his home.

He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Harris Hospital, Mendota, to Marvin and Vera (Bieser) Schlesinger. He married Marlene Ehlers on July 3, 1955, in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion Township.

Leon started his school days at the Schlesinger Country School in Welland. He graduated from Mendota High School in 1954 and took a job at the Mendota Farmers Co-op. Soon after, he began a successful farming career in the LaMoille area that spanned five decades. Leon served on the Van Orin Co-op Board, Clarion Church Council and Clarion Church Cemetery Board, and served as a trustee for LaMoille Township and a leader for the Clarion Comets 4-H. He drove a school bus for many years for the LaMoille Community School District.

Leon retired to homes in Mendota and Lake Okeechobee, Fla. His hobbies included fishing and playing cards and he avidly followed his Chicago Cubs and Bears.

Survivors include his mother, Vera Schlesinger of Mendota; one brother, Elwood (Ruth) Schlesinger of Grand Blanc, Mich.; three children, Kim (Lynn) Schlesinger of LaMoille, Jane (Glenn) Faber of LaMoille and Gaye (Arlen) Molln of Rockford; four grandchildren, Jenica (Brad) Cole of Peoria, Cole Faber of LaMoille, Carla Schlesinger of LaMoille and Taylor Molln of Rockford; and two great-granddaughters, Grace Schlesinger and Hadley Cole.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Schlesinger; his wife, Marlene (Ehlers) Schlesinger; one sister, Marilyn Payne; and one grandson, Trevor Schlesinger.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Clarion Lutheran Church of LaMoille.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Memorials may be directed to Clarion Lutheran Church, Mendota Lutheran Home and Mendota Fire Department.

Online condolences may be directed to www.merrittfh.com on the obituary tab.

Louis Budnick Sr.

SPRING VALLEY — Louis Budnick Sr., 89, of rural Spring Valley died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013.

Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Spring Valley to John and Martha (O’dell) Budnick, he married Helen Ciesielski Oct. 2, 1948, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DePue. She died Jan. 9, 1996.

He worked at New Jersey Zinc Co. in DePue and then was a truck driver for Western Sand & Gravel for 24 years. He Louis also farmed in rural Spring Valley and was Budnick Sr. a member of the Teamsters Local 722, the Farm Bureau and was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the European Theater as an anti-tank gunner, He was a recipient of three Bronze Battle Stars and a Purple Heart.

Survivors include one son, Louis (Kathy) Budnick Jr. of rural Spring Valley; two daughters, Peggy (Ken) Stevens of Spring Valley and Deb (Lawren “Rick”) Taylor of Peru; two grandchildren, Louis Budnick III and Laura Kirkman; and three great-grandchildren, Lee Michael Kirkman II, and Lila and Logan Kirkman.

He was also preceded in death by a son in infancy; one brother, John; and one sister, Hazel Terrando.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, with the Rev. Robert Spilman officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley with military graveside rites conducted by the Ladd American Legion.

SPRING VALLEY — Frank James Brejc, 71, of Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Spring Valley passed away Friday, Aug. 9, funeral home.

2013, at his home.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

He was born July 17, 1942, in LaSalle to Frank L. and Mercedes (Engel) Brejc.

He attended LaSalle-Peru High School and NEW BEDFORD — Ruby L. Gerbitz, 86, of Princeton, became a professional musician, traveling with formerly of New Bedford, died at 7:30 p.m. many groups over the years. He joined the U.S. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Liberty Village of Army and retired as an E6 staff sergeant. He then Princeton. worked for Monarch Industries for 24 years. Later Born Nov. 30, 1926, in Manlius Township he became a laborer, working for Boehm Brothto Harwood and Alfreda (Lang) Littlefield, ers until his illness made him unable to work. He she married Ormond O. “Bob” Gerbitz on belonged to Laborers International Union 393.

March 27, 1958, in Walnut. He died May Surviving are two sisters, Angie (Don) Troglio of 19, 1977.

Mark and Lois (Doug) Swanson of Peru; one brothRuby She retired from Bergner’s in Sterling. er-in-law, Don Ragogna of Athens, Ga.; and many Gerbitz Survivors include one daughter, David nieces and nephews.

(Kathy) Littlefield of Buda; three stepsons, George GerHe was preceded in death by his parents and one bitz of Florida, Scott (Carol) Gerbitz of Walnut and Phil sister, Mary Ragogna.

(Patricia) Gerbitz of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; 22 Cremation rites were accorded. Private burial great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; will be in the Peru City Cemetery at a later date. one stepbrother, Robert (Darlene) Johnson of Walnut; The Mueller Funeral Home in Peru was in charge and one stepsister, Leora. of arrangements.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Mary Johnson-Littlefield; two sisters, Verda Whipple and Irene Pence; two brothers, Virgil and George Littlefield; two stepsisters, Marjorie DeWaele and Tony Perry; and two stepbrothers, Donald and Calvin Johnson.

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Mary Peterson SPRING VALLEY — Mary Regina Peterson, 86, of 931 W. Second St., Spring Valley, passed away at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Manor Court of Peru.

Prayers will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Spilman officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, in the funeral home.

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From the editor’s desk The back-to-school aura is in the air. The school supply aisles at our local stores are jam-packed with parents/grandparents and their youngsters attempting to read those long lists of school supplies. I wish I had a $1 for everyone who is looking for the beloved Prang paints because I’d be a rich woman; chatter in the aisles tell me Prang paints are a priceless commodity this year!

I’m glad to see so many folks are shopping locally for their school supplies, new school clothes/shoes and brown bag lunch items. As you know, it’s always a winwin situation when you shop at your local merchants.

••• With those two aforementioned paragraphs being said, children will soon be back in school.

Some of those students will be walking or riding their bikes to school for the first time, so please take a few extra moments to drive safely when school children are present. An excited child might not make a good decision, so it’s up to us to be on the watch for them. Leave a little bit early and Terri Simon take a few extra minutes to drive slower, especially in school zones. And remember ... it’s illegal to use your cell phone in school zones.

••• Our out-of-the-area judges are making the final calculations for those we will honor in our inaugural Women of Distinction Award event, set for Oct. 17.

We had a considerable amount of nominations; the Illinois Valley should be so proud of all the great work being done by women in this part of the state. I’ll be announcing our Women of Distinction Award honorees soon. Also, you’ll want to save the date of Oct. 17 on your calendar to attend this fun-filled luncheon, where these women will be honored.

••• What’s in “Grandma’s Cookie Jar?” Watch my column for additional details. I’ve got an exciting announcement I can’t wait to share with you! It’s kind of a dream come true ...

••• All fall high school sports practices begin on Wednesday — boys/girls golf, boys soccer, boys/girls cross country, girls tennis, volleyball and football. This is the first time student athletes can practice for the fall season. Mark your calendars now to attend some of these sporting events in the area. Even if you don’t have a student in your family who is out for a fall sport, I know you’ll enjoy watching your local athletes/teams as much as I do. I always worry there will be a student playing who doesn’t have anyone in the stands to cheer them on — maybe you could be that person!

By the way, the BCR Sports Department is looking for a few good writer/photographers to help cover fall sports. If you can write a great, accurate and unbiased sports story or understand sports photography, give BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus a call at 815875-4461, ext. 231, or send him an email at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

••• It won’t be long before the Bureau County Fair rolls into town. I hope you’ll be able to attend the fair and carry on the tradition that has been around for 158 years.

••• Thought for today: “If you wish to glimpse inside a human soul and get to know a man; don’t bother analyzing his ways of being silent, of talking, of weeping, of seeing how much he is moved by noble ideas; you will get better results if you just watch him laugh. If he laughs well, he’s a good man.” Fyodor Dostoyevski.

Thought for tomorrow: “Believe me, every heart has its secret sorrow, which the world knows not, and of times we call a man cold when he is only sad.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

••• Just wondering ... How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you really are?

••• Before school starts for the year, I hope you’ll be able to take some time for each other. Summer 2013 is dwindling away and will be gone forever. Take a few minutes to enjoy it. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

Fresh vegetables are plentiful this time of the year from area gardens. What is your favorite garden vegetable and how do you like to eat it?

“Zucchini is my favorite garden vegetable. I slice it and fry it in butter.”

Anna Hamblin, Princeton

“Tomatoes are my favorite garden vegetable.

I eat them right off the vine or on toast.”

Connie Green, Princeton

“Potatoes are my favorite garden vegetable.

I enjoy mashed potatoes and potato soup.”

Bub Genslinger, Malden

“Cucumbers are my favorite garden vegetable.

I eat them raw.”

Rene Noble, Malden

“Tomatoes are my favorite garden vegetable.

I love them any way you fix them but especially on BLTs.” Jewell Potter, Malden

TO Letter THE Editor

Don’t set a precedent!

To the Editor, Tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m., the Bureau County Board is to make a decision on whether or not to allow the rezoning of land at 16769 1200 North Ave. in Wyanet from agriculture to resort and recreation.

This area has been a campground for about two years without county approval, as near as myself and my neighbors can ascertain.

We feel Bureau County would not want campgrounds springing up all over the county. In addition

to the fact that until very recently, this campground has not been maintained.

According to a local realtor, our property values have been affected negatively. As for myself and my wife, we are honest hard-working folks, as are the other residents of Bureau County. We don’t ask for much in return, other than the peace and quiet tranquility and serenity that brought us to Bureau County in 1989.

The aforementioned is at risk for change. Our concern is this change could have a negative impact on all of the county, as we know and enjoy it.

Remember back some years ago when the Hennepin Canal was at risk to be closed and drained? The residents of Bureau County stuck together, and the canal is still here for our pleasure.

I would like to thank the county board in advance for taking the time and making the effort to address any safety, health and property de-valuation issues.

Myself, my neighbors and many county residents would not want to see a precedent set for future campgrounds to invade all of Bureau County.

Richard Schoon Wyanet

Considerations by Nedda We all have a long list of reasons to be grateful. In fact, it is suggested we occasionally remind ourselves of those reasons. Good mental health and all.

We have great growing weather, lovely changes in seasons, great soil for crops and livestock. It has made most of us able to make up a good life. As older folks, we have seen many seasons, changes around the world, and astounding advances in science and medicine.

We have all benefited by the good efforts and intentions of others. With all these gifts, we would think that all have an equal chance to make a good life. We really all know better than that,

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY and even some elders are having a tough time.

We can pay back for those gifts.

Thousands of seniors volunteer, but we can do a lot more. Time given is precious, and we all see organizations asking for people to sign up even for a day a week.

Volunteer hours translate into money for non-profits. They can show it as a match when applying for grants, etc.

Letters Policy The Bureau County Republican will print letters of interest to our readers. Send letters to: Readers opinions, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356; fax (815) 875-1235; or email to opinion@bcrnews. com. Letters may be edited for length or clarity.

Correct names and hometowns must be included with letters to be published. Telephone numbers are needed to verify the authenticity of letters but will not be published.

Funny thing about helping others. We learn more about how others live, the organization’s needs and goals, meet new people and how to better work with others. It has been said before — the volunteers get so much more from the experience. Of course it tells us again how lucky we are to be able to live in this country.

We have no excuses not to help. It does not take much. We all can do something. Just find a cause and make that call telling the organization that you want to help.

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

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Life&Arts

Orientation — Princeton Christian Academy holds parent/student orientation Aug. 19. See Page 8.

Fair includes a bags tournament PRINCETON — The 158th Bureau County Fair will include a bags tournament beginning at 6 p.m.

Aug. 22.

Registration is limited to 32 teams, and will start at 5 p.m., with board assignments when the tourney begins. For pre-registration, call Nick Peach at 815-890-0224, with fees of $20 per team.

Teams are asked to enter at the west gate, as the tourney is in the infield of the racetrack.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.Bureaucountyfair. com. This year’s fair will run Aug. 21-25.

Fair — Bureau County Fair is seeking antique and unique items for display in the fair museum. See Page 8.

Community Notes capped accessible and volunteers will Artisan market be in the lobby to offer assistance.

PRINCETON — An Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

7 at Hornbaker Gardens. The event will feature an art market with more than 20 artists, wine tasting, a food truck, fresh-picked local produce, organic meats and eggs, baked goods and more. Ann Crosby will work her pottery wheel and Melody Best will demonstrate theorem painting. There will be live music throughout the day. Participants should bring lawn chairs.

Red Hats event

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Legion Post 125 will meet Wednesday PRINCETON — Roger L. Eickmeier American Legion Post 125 of Princeton will conduct its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the post home.

Routine business will be heard along with upcoming special events.

All Legion members are encouraged to attend this meeting to meet the new officers: commander Terry DeSalle Sr., vice commander Brad Oeder Jr., vice commander Brian Lucas, sergeant at

arms Mike Arnett, adjutant Bev Neff, chaplain Rich Fulkerson, finance officer George Johnson and honor guard coordinator Tom Burke.

New members are always welcome to attend this or any monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month to learn about the Legion and benefits available to veteran members.

Members should be prepared to share ideas and suggestions for fundraisers and to make the

public more aware of the American Legion.

The Auxiliary unit will not meet in August and will resume its regular meetings at 7 p.m. Sept.

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The Legion building is available for smaller class reunions, family gatherings, funeral meals, birthday, anniversary, baby and bridal parties, rummage sales, etc. For more information, call 815-8721171 and leave a message.

There will be no lunch served at this meeting.

GED testing PRINCETON — The Regional Superintendent of the Bureau-HenryStark Regional Office of Education will administer the General Educational Development (GED) exam from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 15. Testing dates for September will be announced at a later

date.

Registration and testing will be conducted at the Business Employment Skills Team (BEST, Inc.) office on Backbone Road East (IBC Building) in Princeton. Registration for the GED testing will be taken every Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at

the BEST office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

People who did not complete high school and are interested in taking an equivalency exam must pre-register prior to taking the test. A $50 fee is due at the time of registration and must be paid in the form of a money order.

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

HOMESTEAD Sept. 13-15, 2013 FESTIVAL

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Red Hats will host a Rock and Roll event at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Princeton Elks Lodge. Members should wear ‘50s attire.

Lee County Historical Society meeting DIXON — The Lee County Historical Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the second floor meeting room of KSB Hospital.

This month’s meeting will be “The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain.”

The KSB meeting room is handi-

The meeting is open and free to the public, with refreshments afterwards.

For more information, call Stella Grobe Research Center at 815-284-1134.

Back to school extravaganza PRINCETON — Freedom House is hosting a back to school extravaganza from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today.

Tuesday, at the Freedom House in Princeton. There will be a furry friends petting zoo, snacks, prevention education relation to school issues such as bullying and safety and free back to school gift. This event is open to all area children.

Shadows and Blue and Gray PRINCETON — The Shadows and Blue and Gray planning committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Prouty Community Building in Princeton. All those interested in keeping history alive are invited and welcome to participate in the preparation for the this event. The Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War Re-enactment will take place Oct. 12 and 13 at City County Park north of Princeton. For more information, call 815-878-0741.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Wednesday to Tony and Donna Sorcic. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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PCA plans orientation on Monday PRINCETON — The 2013-14 school year at Princeton Christian Academy will be kicked off with a Parent/Student Orientation Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this evening where they will meet teachers, visit classrooms, pay fees, sign up for various duties and be briefed on procedures at the Academy. Students are invited to come, but are not required to attend.

The evening will begin in the sanctuary and then attendees will be dismissed to the classrooms to participate in an abbreviated class schedule. Student attendance will begin on Aug. 20 from

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no early dismissal on hot days because PCA is completely air conditioned.

Those still considering PCA for their children’s schooling are likewise invited to Orientation Night. Registration remains open, and though class sizes are limited to a maximum of 15 students each, some openings still exist. However, interested families are encouraged to call and /or visit the school before orientation to allow for screenings and ordering of necessary materials.

The PCA office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arrangements can be

made by calling 815-8752933.

Princeton Christian Academy offers classes for preschool through eighth grade. The highly acclaimed A Beka Books is the core curriculum of study used at the Academy. Instruction is offered in all academic areas as well as Bible, vocal and instrumental music, art, speech, drama, computers, P.E. and Spanish for all grade levels. Students compete in boys and girls basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, track, music, art, speech, writing and academics.

Princeton Christian Academy is located two miles northeast of Princeton on Route 34.

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Cristal Metals donates $5,000 to IVCC Cristal Metals of Ottawa made a $5,000 donation to the Illinois Valley Community College Peter Miller Community Technology Center capital campaign.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran (left) joins Cristal Metals employee and IVCC manufacturing technology student Brad Boldt and site director Harry Reid.

Items wanted for fair display PRINCETON — The 158th Bureau County Fair in Princeton is seeking antique and unique items to display in the fair museum building, which will be open during fair hours Aug. 21-25.

Anyone interested in exhibiting items, perhaps

from past fairs, ag related items, collections, etc. can contact Nancy Roach at 815-699-3160 or 815252-0609.

Security will be provided around the clock during the exhibit.

The fair museum was started during the 150th

fair in 2005 and has been a favorite attraction ever since. It is part of the free entertainment at the fair.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.Bureaucountyfair.com. This year’s fair will run Aug. 21-25.

Health Screenings Blood pressure and sugar screening PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will offer a free blood pressure and blood sugar screening, which is open to the public and PMH employees, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, in the Main Lobby. Those

wishing to have their blood sugar checked should fast 12 hours before the screen.

Lipid, glucose screening SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a Lipid Profile and Glucose Screening from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday

in the hospital’s first floor Presentation Room. The $20 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results.

To register, call St. Margaret’s at 815-6641486.

Education awards Princeton appearance, good attenEducators of Beauty ofreceived dance and salesmanship the most ability. Miller portrayed a — LaSalle motivated perfect image of a suc-

LASALLE — The Educators of Beauty cosmetology and nail technology college in LaSalle held Lenhart its graduation and awards program on June 24 at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle.

Carrie Franklin Lenhart of Dalzell received the best attendance award, graduate of the year award, highest grade point average, the clientele award and the sales and market award. Kelsey Franklin

award. Edin Stachowiak of Seatonville received the most dedicated award.

cessful cosmetologist at Educators of Beauty.

Alex Harrison

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Educators of Beauty — Sterling STERLING — Danielle Miller of Walnut was selected the Future Graduate of the month of August by popular vote of the administration and student body at Educators of Beauty in Sterling. The criteria used in the selection process is based on a positive attitude, exceptional skills of the trade, customer service, excellent grades, professional

AMES, Iowa — Alex Harrison of DePue received the Maxine & Dennis Brown Scholarship from the College of Human Sciences from Iowa State University. He is a junior and is studying athletic training/pre-athletic training. Harrison is a St. Bede Academy graduate.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments offered more than $800,000 in scholarships to students for the 2013-14 academic year.

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9 Sports Tuesday, August 13, 2013 • 9 Talking practice — First practices for all fall sports will be held Wednesday statewide. St. Bede Academy holds its athletic meeting for parents and student-athletes at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday in the gym.

Mother’s Day for Balconi Wins IVWGI in memory of her mom

Shaw Media Service photo/ Dixie Schroeder

2013 Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational Scorecard Championship Flight: Carol Balconi, Edgewood - 76 A Flight: Michelle Rowley, Wyaton Hills - 91

B Flight: Tammy Beard, Morris - 92 C Flight: Connie Banks, Spring Creek - 98 Low gross team champion: Edgewood Low net team champion: Spring Creek

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Another reason the game was special to Balconi was the fact her father, Art Balconi, was able to watch her.

“This is the first tournament he has ever been able to watch me play because we always had the tavern, so he was always working,” said Carol. “This is the first time he has ever seen me play in any tournament.”

Former teammate Derick, who finished second in the tournament with a 79, was happy for her friend.

“I was rooting for Carol the whole round, and that was hard to do and play your own game,” she said. “It just worked out; it couldn’t have been better — first and second place.”

Holmes finished third, shooting an 81 in the tournament. She said it was very disappointing not to be able

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Princeton’s Gwen Holmes eyes a putt attempt in Sunday’s IVWGI at Edgewood Park. She led the event through 15 holes, settling for third.

By Dixie Schroeder GRANVILLE – Dave Garcia, Putnam County High School athletic director and head baseball coach, has taken a position with another alma matter of his, Parkland College in Champaign.

“I had shown interest back in 2008 when the last coach was hired,” said Garcia. “Ultimately, the athletic direcDave tor told me Garcia that I needed more experience, which I chose to take the step to start coaching in the Frontier League, coaching professional baseball in order to get my resume prepared and be qualified to accept a job like this.”

When the position opened up in mid-July, Garcia initially did not send his resume in, but then he got a call from Parkland.

“I was very happy at Putnam County. I had really no sign of wanting to move on,” said Garcia, who led the Panthers to the 1A State Baseball Tournament this spring. “They actually approached me and asked me to put in for it. I did and was the lucky one chosen.”

Parkland College athletic director Rod Lovett was Garcia’s coach when he attended there in 1998 through 2000 and thought Garcia would be a great fit for the school.

“Dave was at the top of my list when the job opened up,” said Lovett.

By Dixie Schroeder MCNABB — It was a bittersweet day at Edgewood Park where the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational was held Sunday.

The tournament, which has been held since 1958, was dedicated to the hosts’ team member Pat Balconi who died unexpectedly in April.

Balconi’s daughter, Carol, won the tournament shooting a 76 over the 18-hole course.

“Believe it or not I was calm all day. I was thinking about my mom the whole round,” said Carol. “I was not thinking about golf. My playing partners (Penny Derick, Gwen Holmes and Kirsten McLendon) were so fun to play with.”

Carol, a two-time former champion who has not played in the event since 2009 and her mother played the Edgewood course often.

She mentioned she had no expectations coming into the tournament except to play well enough to make her mom happy.

“I came here to play for my mom. It was so nice.

I think I had a lot of help from her,” said Carol.

Hole 15 was where the game changed for Balconi — when then tournament leader Holmes shot a bogey and Balconi recorded the first of her two birdies on the game. The deal breaker for the tournament came at No. 18 where Holmes again went one stroke over and Balconi earned her second birdie of the game.

Garcia leaves PCHS for Parkland

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IVWGI champ Carol Balconi tees off on her homecourse at Edgewood Park.

St. Matthew’s, Methodist are unbeaten in fastpitch church league tournament play

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Princeton Bible pastor/shortstop Ken Wilson gets the force out on St. Louis/Covenant’s Bill Kuhne in Princeton Fastpitch Church League tournament action at West Side Park Saturday. PBC returns to action at 6 p.m. Tuesday vs. Bureau Township, a 16-6 winner over the People Church.

PRINCETON — St. Matthew’s and United Methodist have made it through the first week of the Princeton Fastpitch Church League Tournament undefeated. They will meet Tuesday to see who advances to Saturday’s finals.

St. Matthew’s, the defending champion, spotted Bureau Township a 4-0 lead after 1 1/2 innings, but advanced with a 15-6 win Friday at West Side Park.

Eric Waca woke up the

St. Matthew’s bats with a home run blast into the left field trees in the second inning. St. Matthew’s scored once more in the second, tied the game with two in the third on a double by Chris Waca. St. Matthew’s added scoring lines of five, two and four to win going away.

Eric Waca added two doubles and drove in three runs. Dayton Ince drove in three runs, including a two-run homer and Blake Whitson added a two-run double.

Chris Waca picked up the complete-game victory, scattering 11 hits with

four strikeouts.

Losing pitcher Jeremy House led off the game with a homer and Tim Cowser added a RBI double, but BT left the bases loaded after plating three in the first. House also led off the second inning with a triple and scored to make it 4-0.

Friday’s first game saw Methodist roll past Princeton Bible by the 10-run rule in five innings 12-2.

Methodist improved to 2-0 in the tournament, previously defeating the People Church.

Both Princeton Bible

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Princeton Fastpitch Church League Tournament Friday’s games

Methodist 12, Princeton Bible 2 St. Matthew’s 15, Bureau Township 6

Saturday’s games

Bureau Township 16, People Church 6 Princeton Bible 11, St. Louis/Covenant 10

Tuesday’s games

Game 9 - Princeton Bible (2-1) vs.

Bureau Township (2-1), 6 p.m.

Game 10 - St. Matthew’s (1-0) vs.

Methodist (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

Game 11 - Winner 9 vs. loser 10, 7 p.m.

Saturday finals

Title - Winners 10-11, 6 p.m. (If necessary, 7:30 p.m.)

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Golf

From Page 10

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Bureau Township center-fielder Brock Schmidt makes the catch while avoiding a teammate in Saturday’s 16-6 win over the People Church at West Side Park. BT will face Princeton Bible at 6 p.m. Tuesday in tournament play. was the winning pitcher in relief of starter Gwen Holmes.

From Page 9 Church bulletin: St. Matthew’s Ince and Bureau Township bounced back played football at Kewanee for former with wins in the loser’s bracket Satur- Boilers coach Chris Waca, who is now on the staff at Plano High School. .... day to stay in the hunt.

BT knocked out the People Church Tuesday’s night action kicks off at 6 16-6 behind House, the winning pitcher. p.m. matching up BT and Bible in an PBC held off St. Louis/Covenant elimination game. St. Matthew’s and 11-10 in the nightcap. Jeff Fonderoli Methodist will meet in the nightcap had a pair of RBI hits and Matt Egg- with the winner advancing to Saturers added a two-run hit. PBC broke day’s finals in the double-elimination through with seven runs in the fourth tournament. The winner of the first to take a 7-4 lead and rallied once game will meet the loser of the second again from a 9-7 deficit. Rob Jensen at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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to hold on to the lead.

Holmes was runner-up in 2012 behind Katie Farrell, who was unable to play this year.

Putnam County High School senior-to-be Stephanie Wilson came in fourth, shooting an 86 over the 18 holes. Rounding out the top 10 were Cyndi Palm in fifth with a 92; Kirsten McLendon, sixth, 93; Pam Mertel, seventh, 94; Katie Gregorich, eighth, 95; Kathy Potthoff, ninth, 98; and Lori Kierski in 10th with a 107.

Wyaton Hills’ Michelle Rowley won the A Flight title after a playoff with Green River’s Karen Anderson. Both shot 91s.

Other flight winners were Tammy Beard of Morris in “B” with a 92 and Connie Banks of Spring Creek in “C” with a 98.

Top team gross was won

by Edgewood with a 333 combined score. Low net was won by the Spring Creek ladies with a 277 combined score.

Others awards included Nancy Prafcke of Oak Ridge being awarded first place in the senior division (age 60 and up), while Nancy Debord of Chapel Hill took first in the super senior division (age 70 and up), shooting a 97.

Happ-enings Keeping up with St. Bede graduate J.A. Happ of the Toronto Blue Jays Last start: The Blue Jays left-hander made his first appearance Aug. 7 since being struck by a line drive off the side of his head on May 7, sustaining a skull fracture and knee sprain.

Happ said: “I’s been a long road to get back, but at the same time I felt ready to help us win and frustrated that it didn’t work out today,” he told mlb.com.

Next start: Had his scheduled start moved up a day, taking the hill Monday evening at home vs. Oakland. He was likely to be placed on the three-day bereavement list after Monday’s game following the death of his grandfather, Tony Mertel of Peru.

By the numbers: W-L ERA Aug. 7 ND 4.50 Season 2-2 5.84 MLB totals 37-37 4.24

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From Page 9 “He has been a highly-successful high school coach and athletic director and gained valuable experience coaching at the minor league level over the past four summers. He is very knowledge about the game and is a tireless worker who will do an incredible job. I could not be happier to have Dave back at Parkland.”

Another booster of Garcia’s was former Putnam County graduate and player Jake Sale.

Sale played shortstop and did some pitching for the Panthers when he played at PCHS. Sale will be a sophomore at Parkland this year.

“Every single day, in

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a lot of ways, he helped me get better,” said Sale.

“Most importantly, he helped with the whole recruiting process. He is a father figure to me and helped me both on and off the field.”

Sale noted Garcia’s communication skills are top notch, and athletes who have played for him respond well “I think how he communicates with people is a big thing,” said Sale.

“With his job and all he is around people, interacting with them ... is important, especially when he is trying to recruit players.”

Garcia said he has enjoyed his eight years at Putnam County and appreciates all the support he received.

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THE VILLAGE OF BUREAU will be taking applications for One- part-time employee to do GENERAL MAINTENANCE of vehicles, streets, alleys and parks, including mowing and plowing snow.

Applicant must have a valid drivers license, pass a drug test, pass a physical, and is subject to a background check. For more information or to obtain an application, contact: Tom Hollingsworth at 815-303-3356. Applications must be returned to the Village Clerk by 5pm August 22, 2013

Apply in person only: Pagan O'Learys in Granville or Water Street Pub, 1525 Water Street, Peru No phone calls please!

FREEDOM HOUSE Is seeking part-time ADVOCATES for nights & weekends. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering hotline calls relating to agency services, completing emergency intakes, assisting with client needs & working with local police, if needed. All applicants must complete 60-hours of direct service training to be considered.

Training classes are beginning on Monday, August 19th and will be held from 5:30pm-9pm each Monday until mid-November. Call Michelle Spears at 815-872-0087 for information about class registration DAYTIME & NIGHTTIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Bartender & Wait Staff at Underground Inn. Apply in person: 219 South Sixth Street, Princeton Part-time Employee for Harvest Season. September thru November. CDL required. Please call 815303-9349, to inquire Seasonal Harvest Help Michlig Grain LLC *CDL A DRIVERS *SCALE OPERATORS *MANUAL LABORERS Stop by your local office in Manlius, Bradford, or Cambridge to fill out an application

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Apply in person: Liberty Village of Princeton 140 N. Sixth Street Princeton, IL 61356

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

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

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

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

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

- 300 Services 320 • Misc Services

*WANTED* Old barns to dismantle for the lumber. Over 200 barns taken down in the area. Experienced, insured. Call anytime 815-303-7658

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES RIGHT HERE! The Bureau County Republican can promote your services and let people know you are out there wanting there business. Just call (815) 875-4461 and let us help.

- 400 Merchandise 441 • Wanted to Buy Want to buy broken and used fishing equipment.

Fishing poles for sale.

Kinds: 202, 404, Shimano's, Johnson's. $15 per pole. Call 815-9153922

446 • Farm Products HAY FOR SALE. First cutting Grass/Alfalfa, a little rain. $2.50 a small square bale. Call 815-866-9474

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 3 Western Saddles,$40 each; halters $2 each.

Call 630-546-4683 Roofing Nailer Porter-Cable. Barely used. $125.

Call 309-883-0093.

450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

8' wood cattle feed bunk $10; 10' TV antenna tower, 4 sections $5; 2' chicken feeder almost new, $5. 815-643-2340

Make $$ in Stocks. Have many home study programs. Sell at 10% original value. CATCH THE WAVE $60. 815-878-7399

Oak telephone unique bench $25; modern design, dark, coffee table $10. Call 815-875-3596 or 815-303-3596

Amana gas furnace $300; Yamha Dual 15" sub cabinets $600 pair. Call 815664-2236

Nearly new, mission style futon, excellent condition $100; 22"x60" steel hitch mounted cargo rack, $25 Call 815-879-0701

Solid oak table lion claw legs, $225; bag of 32 golf balls, $8; exterior door, 36”, excellent shape,$25.

Call 815-830-8153

Brute Briggs & Stratton 22” self propelled walk behind mower, good shape, used 1 season, $175. 815-699-2559 Complete drum set with zildgian cymbals $500; Cottage style sofa and chair, great shape, clean $300. Call 815-879-7201

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Conn beginner Alto Saxophone-$500; Evette wood clarinet made in Paris, Fr.-$150. 815-643-2452 Engine hoist, heavy duty, 3 ton, $150; desk task chair with swivel, like new, $20. 815-878-5851 Flag Stone from basement walls of 1890's building. $1,000 or best offer. Call 815-454-2828 Kitchen table/4 chairs, $60; Black & Decker hedge trimmer $20; Black & Decker edger $20.

Call 815-993-3347 Ladder rack for pickup $160; bicycle rack for storage, holds 2 bicycles, $50. Call 815-875-3614

Mechanic TIMPTE INC. the Industry leader in the manufacture and supply of bulk commodity semi-trailers is seeking a Trailer Mechanic for our Princeton, IL sales/service shop. Description: responsible for the servicing and repair of semi-trailers. Past experience in semi-trailer, truck or auto repair a plus. Must have welding experience and possess own hand tools.

Timpte offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Send resume to Timpte, Attn: Ben Spicer at 1827 Industrial Drive, David City, NE, 68632, or e-mail resume to bspicer@timpte.com.

A Division of a local Caterpillar Dealership has an excellent opportunity for an OperAtiOns MAnAger in Oglesby, iL. the OperAtiOns MAnAger will be responsible to ensure greatLakes inventory, warehouse, insure internal sales are operating at a high level of effectiveness and efficiency. position will also be responsible for development and compliance with all company policies.

• Ensure that productivity and quality measures are determined and monitored in accordance with company, customer, and legal requirements.

• Champion the implementation of lean methodologies and tools throughout all branches.

• Establish procedures for maintaining high service levels, parts delivery, quality Standards and financial performance.

• Keep abreast of relevant industry, legal and competitive trends and understand their impact on company objectives.

• Identify business opportunities and generate ideas and action steps in response.

• Develop an organizational structure that is capable of exceeding customer demands in an efficient manner and achieving critical success factors.

• Appraise employee productivity and efficiency ensuring the Company hires and retains the right people for the right job.

Bachelors degree in operations, five years managing a warehouse operations.

Must have knowledge in inventory and operations management, comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.

Must have strong leadership skills and demonstrate experience in leading high quality operations. patten industries, inc Apply online at www.pattencat.com EOE/AA

The Following Real Estate & Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 310 Queen Street in Malden, IL on:

SATURDAY, AUG. 17, 2013 TIME: 10:00A.M.

View Listing and Photos on website www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Manufactured Three Bedroom Vinyl Sided Ranch Home w/Unattached Two Car Garage (24 x 24W/ Two Garage Door Openers-Garage is Wired 220 Separately From House) w/ Lg. Redwood Deck & Wood Shop Shed; Home Consists of Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen (Appliances Included w/ Sale of Real Estate - Newer GE Refrigerator, Maytag Gas Range, Dishwasher, GE Washer &Dryer) & Laundry Area; Home has Central Air, Natural Gas Forced Air Furnace (Fairly New), Newer Roof on House &Garage, New Hot Water Heater & Water Conditioning System LEGAL DESCRIPTION MALDEN-BASSSECOND ADD L 11 LOT SIZE 66 X 132 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 Rejector 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.

AUTOMOBILE: SILVER 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA 4-DOOR V-6 w/ 93,000 MILES - ONE OWNER (Newer Brakes, Battery & Tires) MODERN FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD AND TOOLS: Round Oak Kitchen Table w/ 4 Chairs; Oak Rocker; Oak Desk w/ Chair; Southwest Design Sofa; Green Sofa Chair & Ottoman; Leather Lazy Boy Recliner; Mirrors; Three Piece Modern Bedroom Set w/ Dbl Bed; Linens; File Cabinets; Bookcase; Sweeper; Glassware; Usual Line of Kitchenware Including Sm. Electric Appliances, Pots, Pans & More!

Garden Tools; Wheel Brl; Foldable Extension Ladder; Hose Reel ; Shop Vac; Toro Gas Lawn Mower; Hand Tools; 3 Horse Green Thumb Garden Tiller; Makita Sawzall; Hedge Trimmer; Ryobi Weedeater w/ Lithium Battery

ESTATE OF JOE E. WATERHOUSE, MALDEN, IL

EXECUTOR: LETTY OPASL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY 815-872-1852 E-Mail:ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON &TIFFANY FOES

450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

Truck Topper 6' Compact.

S10/Ranger. Red Aluminum with padded rack, sliding windows and keys for lock. 815-646-8020

PRINCETON 2304 South Main. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, August 14, 15, 16; 8am-5pm. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE. Crafts & craft supplies.

Makes great gifts. Clothes for school, great condition, some brand name, & lots of misc.

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

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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

Washer & dryer $300; Christmas tree $40; computer desk $30.

Call 815-303-4594

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451 • Free FREE Good Bricks at 424 West Hudson, Princeton.

Call 815-719-3471

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

618 • Recreational 2005 Artic Cat 500 Red in color, 1100 miles, new tires + snowplow with wench & other equipment.

Good Condition. $3,500.

Call 815-326-3611

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 1995 Schultz Mobile home in Granville, 16x80 new in 2011-roof, siding, skirting, shutters, and sky lights. All appliances stay.

2 bedroom, 2 full bath.

Covered porch. $22,000.

Call 815-433-9674

767 • Mobile Home Sales 2 Bedroom mobile home. $500 down. $335.35 a month for 3 years.

Call 815-303-2948 **************** 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

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO Sell? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

768 • Homes For Sale MINERAL For Sale by Owner. 420 North Lincoln, Ranch, 1628 sq ft. 2 car detached garage, patio & deck. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen with appliances, living room, great room with fireplace. Corner lot.

Appraisal Price $66,000.

PRICE REDUCED to $55,000. 815-488-2717 PRINCETON $110,000, 1500 sq. ft. 527 North Church Street. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage. NEW EVERYTHING!! Must see.

Appliances, fence panels, and kids wood playhouse, all negotiable. Call 815878-1020 PRINCETON 915 Fairway Drive- Deer Run South Subdivision. Completely remodeled, 2,200 sq. foot Ranch with vaulted ceilings. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage, newer roof, new windows, all new flooring, new kitchen, new bathrooms. No basement. Private well and septic. $173,900.

Call Jeff 815-303-6304

- 800 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals *PRINCETON* Everything Brand New 2 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room, garage. $750/month. Security deposit required. Security system. Accepting Applications Now! Move-in Now. Call 815-713-0234 HENNEPIN Unfurnished apartment for rent. Large, clean, 2 bedroom. Heat, water, hot water, garbage, stove, frig included. $525 a month. Call 815-9257509 or 815-343-5018 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site, $515 per month, lease, deposit required.

Call 309-238-0168

PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $560. 437 East Marion.

Heat, water, garbage, covered parking, laundry. No pets. Call 309-912-8017 PRINCETON Modern & Clean 2 bedroom. Hardwood floors, garage, all kitchen appliances included. No pets. No smoking. $695 a month + utilities. Call 815-878-1984 PRINCETON small, 1 bedroom, upstairs apartment.

Includes garage. All utilities paid. $460 a month.

Call 815-875-1923

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858 • Homes for Rent LAKE THUNDERBIRDPutnam IL. 2 bed, 1 bath, long term lease, $650+ deposit. Nowak Real Estate LLC. 815-437-2856

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858 • Homes for Rent Princeton RENT-TO-OWN 809 North Euclid Street 3 Bedroom/1-1/2 Bath 1 Car Garage All redone inside $625/month Available immediately!

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PRINCETON, IL Completely remodeled home for rent! 2-3 bedroom with Stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher, washer/dryer, riding lawn mower & dehumidifier! Central Air! Credit references will be required. No Pets Allowed! $1,000 security deposit, $800 a month Call Brian at 815-878-4535

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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: GREEN RIVER SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 3rd day of September, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 22029 N. 2200 Ave., Geneseo, Illinois, located in the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14 in Atkinson Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage

District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three years.

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

Dated this 13th day of August, 2013, at Cambridge, Illinois.

Jackie Oberg Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Illinois Ex officio Clerk of said Drainage District Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 13 and 20, 2013.

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

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 4221719 Case Number: 12 CH 117 TJSC#: 33-15840 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I549394 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2013.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-05044 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I552094 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Bureau County, Illinois John Isaacson ARDC #1305700 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY Attorney for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS VERNON KAYE MILLER, ASSIGNEE ) OF PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF ) KEWANEE, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MICHAEL L. HENNEBERRY, AS ) SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ) THE ESTATE OF RYAN NIEDZIELA, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2012-CH-56 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above-entitled matter, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on the 4th day of September, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the following described premises and real estate in said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: Lot 21 and the South 54 feet of Lot 20 in the Southeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 16 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Bureau in the State of Illinois, according to a Plat recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Bureau County, Illinois, in Plat Book E, Page 54.

Said property is commonly known as: 503 South Reed Street, Sheffield, Illinois 61361.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Janelle Smith, 21751 575 E Street, Sheffield, Illinois 61361, phone number 815-8782486.

The terms of the sale are: Cash upon date of sale.

The property is improved by: A single-family residence.

The property may not be inspected prior to sale. The Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Dated: July 19, 2013 s/Mary C. Dremann

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

STEVE ROMAGNOLI AKA STEVEN N. ) ROMAGNOLI, ELIZABETH PEASE AKA ) ELIZABETH ROMAGNOLI AKA ) ELIZABETH A. ROMAGNOLI ) Defendant ) 12 CH 117 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m.on September 6, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 245 N. ARCH ST., Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-482-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $82,030.71.

Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 12 CH 117 TJSC#: 33-15840 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I549394 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 30, Aug. 6 and 13, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) STEVE ROMAGNOLI AKA STEVEN N. ) ROMAGNOLI, ELIZABETH PEASE AKA ) ELIZABETH ROMAGNOLI AKA ) ELIZABETH A. ROMAGNOLI ) Defendant ) 12 CH 117 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 6, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The East half of Lot One and the East half of Lot Four in Block Seven in Indiantown (now Tiskilwa), all lying and being situated in Bureau County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 245 N. ARCH ST., Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Property Index No. 21-12-482-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $82,030.71. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial ) Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; ) United States of America - Department of ) Housing and Urban Development; Jay ) Nowman; Colleen Galati; Dawn Grandon; ) Constance Woodhouse; Kenneth McEvoy, ) as Special Representative for Dian Tornow ) (deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees ) of Dian Tornow ) DEFENDANTS ) 13 CH 00027 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dian Tornow That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: SUB-LOT TWO (2) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT FORTY-EIGHT (48) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF BREWERSVILLE, NOW VILLAGE OF WALNUT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 106 N. Main Street, Walnut, IL 61376 and which said Mortgage was made by: Dian Tornow executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indymac Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R03372 Book1294 Page 482; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 700 South Main Street Bureau County Courthouse Princeton, IL 61356 on or before August 29, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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Quick! Before it melts! Solve the puzzle frozen in my ice cubes and you will have good luck!

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Prepare your props

Place the glass upside down on the plastic lid. Trace around the glass to make a circle, drawing a little tab as shown. Cut just outside the circle to make it a little bit larger than the mouth of the glass. Be sure to cut out the tab.

Perform the trick

Put down the pitcher and cover the mouth of the glass with the hand hiding the plastic circle. Secretly place the circle over the mouth of the glass, covering the entire top.

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Pour water from the pitcher into the glass, until it begins to overflow.

Say “I can tip this glass of water over my head and keep it from pouring out.”MM

Place your pitcher and glass on a table. Hide the plastic circle in the hand you won’t use to pour.

Pick up the glass with your other hand and turn it over quickly, but gently.

Slowly remove the hand holding the top of the glass. If done right, the circle will stick to the glass and the water won’t spill out.

Fill in the blank squares with numbers to make the sum of each side and each diagonal add up to 15.

Lift the glass over your head and say “Magic tricks are hot work. I think I’ll oo cool off.” Then ooo gently push on the tab. The plastic circle will come off and the water will fall on you!

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow multiple-step directions with accuracy.

Question: How can you make an egg float in a bowl of water?

Hypothesis*:

Standards Link: Mathematics: Number Sense: Adding sums to 15.

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You have $1,000 to spend on things for a trip to the North Pole.

Look through today’s newspaper and “buy” what you’ll need. Can you spend exactly $1,000 without going over?

Standards Link: Mathematics: Number Sense: Students estimate and solve problems using money amounts.

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97% of the world’s water is in oceans.

The remaining 3% is fresh water. That 3% of fresh water divides into 77% contained in icecaps and glaciers, 22% in groundwater aquifers (drinking water) and 1% in lakes and streams.

1. Fill your bowl with warm water.

2. Gently place the egg in the water. What happens?

1. Remove the egg and stir at least one cup of salt into the water. Stir until you can’t see any grains of salt.

2. The water will look cloudy.

Place the egg in the salty water. What happens?

Did the egg float? Adding salt to water makes it heavier.

In salty water the amount of water the egg displaces weighs more than the egg and the egg floats.

Read an article in today’s newspaper and find a quote from a person being interviewed. What question do you think the interviewer asked?

Write a sentence in which all, or most of the words start with the same letter.

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Athletes chow down on pie Princeton High School athletes faced athletes from Bureau Valley High School in a pie eating contest at the All American Red, White and Blue Don Browning Memorial Car Show Saturday. There were two contests one for girls and one for boys. Bureau Valley High School won both contests.

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