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Figuring out the finances Princeton hears report on financial issues, concerns

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

This is the first in a two-part series on the financial meeting held by Princeton City Council Tuesday, Aug. 16.

PRINCETON — More than 40 members of the community squeezed into the Princeton Council Chambers on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to hear Bob Nowak, the city’s temporary finance director, reveal his findings from his six-month investigation into the city’s budget.

Before Nowak’s presentation, Mayor Joel Quiram gave a brief history on why the city decided to hire Nowak for this purpose. He said when current city manager Rachel Skaggs started her position in November 2015, one of her tasks was to review all city accounts. Just weeks into her analysis, she found “serious concerns,” which she shared with Quiram.

At that time, the city also received a letter from its auditor firm in Bloomington that highlighted significant deficiencies and material weakness.

From there, Skaggs decided it would be best to hire a third party to take a further look into the finances. That’s when the city hired Nowak from GovTempsUSA in February. Nowak’s salary was $70 an hour; to date,

the city has spent about $32,000.

A look into the city’s cash Following Nowak’s explanation of the methods he used to conduct his investigation, he said the initial concern with the city was monthly variances in certain bank account balances.

Nowak looked further into monthly bank reconciliation from May 2014 to April 2016 and discovered variances were from as little as around $3,600 to a high of negative $929,089. He noted the city’s auditors — Striegel Knobloch & Company, L.L.C. of Bloomington — have also not been able to verify the city’s bank balances, which resulted in management comments that were not acted on by the city because apparently they were not made aware of it until recently.

Nowak said one of his concerns was the money leaving the bank accounts. However, a further look into dollars going in the bank and the dollars going in the general ledger showed no money had been “sneaking out the backdoor.”

Some concerns Nowak did find were that not all existing bank accounts had specific general ledger accounts. Also, the city’s monthly bank reconciliation contained information that was inconsistent with city records in regards to investments.

Nowak explained copies of bank confirmations provided by the city’s auditors as of April 30, 2015, failed to document a specific financial insti-

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At left, Sally Nador of Wilmette holds an anti-gun sign at Tuesday’s protest outside L.W. Schneider. Lee Goodman of Northbrook, an organizer of the anti-gun protest tour, stands behind Nador. At right, large group of pro-gun demonstrators stood across the street from L.W. Schneider on Tuesday to counter protest the anti-gun protester tour.

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Peaceful protest at L.W. Schneider

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — On Tuesday, Aug. 16, a demonstration involving both anti-gun and pro-gun protesters was conducted outside L.W. Schneider in Princeton, which is a manufacturer of military firearm components.

The anti-gun group has been touring around Illinois protesting at several gun shops and manufacturers. One of the group’s organizers, Lee Goodman of Northbrook was at Tuesday’s demonstration.

He explained their message in the protest is how the gun industry is profiting from selling guns into the country, which already has a gun problem.

“The gun industry should be held responsible for the damage it’s causing but is refusing to do that because it stood in the way of any kind of Year 170 No. 99 One Section - 20 Pages

reasonable gun safety regulation,” he said.

Goodman stood outside L.W. Schneider with two other individuals — his wife, Nancy, and Sally Nador of Wilmette, Ill. Together they explained the cross-Illinois demonstrations is the culmination of a campaign called the Merchants of Death Protest Tour.

Following their one-hour demonstration in Princeton, the group was heading to Geneseo to protest Springfield Armory and Armalite.

The group was counter protested by a pro-gun group, which included individuals from all over Bureau County and the surrounding area.

Richard Borys of Tiskilwa explained when he heard about the anti-protesters, he called on friends and neighbors to join him in their counter protest.

“Without firearms dating back to 1776, we’d still be under the regulation or rule of the king, so firearms are very important to our history,” he

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Making a splash at the park district Group addresses board about a splash pad, pool enhancements

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Eight eager community members wanting to see expansion and upgrades at the Alexander Park Pool facility spoke to the Princeton Park District Board Monday, Aug. 15.

The group, which calls itself the Princeton Community Improvement Club, have publicly expressed interest and passion in wanting to make these improvements happen and have organized a petition that has so far gathered around 250 signatures from citizens also wanting to see changes at the park.

At Monday’s meeting, group spokesperson Liz Bonucci said club members wish to sit down with the board to explore funding options for a new splash pad at the park and upgrades to the pool area.

“We’re really passionate about it, and we’ve gotten 250 other people in the community passionate about it ... Let’s see what we can do to get the funding necessary to get the improvements we’d like to see,” she said.

Bonucci requested a meeting with board members and administration of the park district to look at plans and funding.

Gene Englehart, chairman of the board, said the biggest problem with any kind of project is money. He said the board had already looked into these sorts of ideas and discovered it would cost millions of dollars. He also pointed out the cost of maintenance and upkeep of operation, which would cost much more than construction.

Bob Russell, board attorney, also asked to speak publicly to the group and gave a brief financial history of the park district. He explained how it had undertaken a previous $4 million project but was able to do it with a state grant that covered 75 percent of the cost.

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Adding the Backbone to the bridge Project remains on schedule

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Construction of the new Backbone Road bridge over Big Bureau Creek is still underway and on schedule.

Backbone Road, just west of Princeton, has been closed since mid-April when crews began tearing down the old bridge structure. The project is expected to be completed mid-October.

To date, crews have removed the old bridge structure, drilled the new bridge’s pilings or foundation, set new abutments, installed steel beams and poured the concrete bridge deck. Within the next couple days crews will begin constructing wing walls below the structure.

The overpass still needs parapets, which is the protective wall on the side edges of the bridge; also bridge approach pavement still needs to be laid as well as mainline pavement, asphalt on the shoulders and guardrails.

The new structure is a single span bridge that is built to last twice as long as the previous structure. The design eliminates the need for piers, which created a maintenance issue in the past. Also, the north end of the bridge has been raised significantly higher to lessen the grade for traffic coming down the hill from the west.

Bureau County engineer John Gross was happy to report plans have come together well, and although July and August received more rain than usual, weather has not slowed down progress.

Gross did share a few circumstances when engineers thought there might be a kink in the project. The first was when determining whether or not the old spread footing from the previous bridge structure might interfere with the new foundation. The old spread footing was left in place because it was buried deep into the ground and no way could it be excavated, according to Gross.

County engineers didn’t have exact blueprints on where the footing was exactly located, therefore had to work off of preliminary exploratory plans to determine if the new foundation would interfere with the old footing.

If calculations would have been off, it could have delayed

Guns From Page 1 said. “If you don’t have strength someone is going to take you over … America has always been a strong nation because we have had weapons to depend ourselves.”

Goodman said there had been counter demonstrations at every stop made in the tour. He said he was pleased to see people coming out paying attention to the issue.

“That’s a big part of what we’re trying to do is call attention to the issue. People need to see this is a problem the whole country should be addressing, No one should be able to think they can turn their back and say this is only a problem with black people and south and west sides of Chicago because that’s not true,” he said.

L.W. Schneider representatives spent time outside shaking hands and talking with the protesters.

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The new Backbone Road Bridge construction project over Big Bureau Creek is progressing and on schedule. Engineers are hoping to reopen the road in October. project plans and would have required engineers to redesign where the new foundation would be placed, which could have also been a costly endeavor as well.

Another worry was whether or not the manufacturing of steel beams would be shipped to the site on time.

Gross explained it’s really out of the county’s hands when it comes to that sort of shipment, because steel beams are made on demand and depend heavily upon the manufacture. However, the beams made it to the site around July 4, which was good timing for the project and even a few days earlier than anticipated, Gross said.

To date, the project is still set to cost around $1.3 million. As previously reported, 80 percent of the project is covered by federal funds, while the remaining 20 percent is covered by local county funds. Stark Excavation is the contractor for the project.

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Theresa Quezada, chief operating officer, said it was the first time there had ever been a protest at the business, but said it’s an American right to express opinions. She said L.W. Schneider was given a few days heads up on the anti-gun protest.

“We’re not a retail business, and we don’t sell or manufacture guns here. We’ve been a government contractor and supported the military and police for many years … We’re very proud of what we do and respect everyone’s opinion,” she said. “We’re proud of the jobs we’ve created for the community and think the growth of the firearms industry is really a reflection of the American consumer exercising the Second Amendment. It’s something we should be proud of.”

Tuesday’s protest lasted for only an hour. Princeton Police Chief Tom Root and Lt. Scott Underwood stayed on scene to help maintain a peaceful demonstration and direct traffic near the Sixth Street and Elm Place intersection.

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Finances From Page 1 tution where the investments were held. A comparison of the city’s general ledger to the audit revealed only slight rounding of about $32 out of cash and investments totaling $18.9 million.

“That told me there was nothing funky going on that I could tell because the bank is saying we have X, and the books are saying we have X minus $32, and $32 out of $19 million is about as minuscule as you can get. That could be just very much rounding,” he said.

Based on this review, Nowak uncovered the amounts reported as electric investments totaling about $3 million and also self insurance investments for $250,000 were most likely developed through manipulation of cash accounts in the general ledger.

“I’m convinced and do not believe there was a defalcation or theft, but rather it was just misrepresented,” he said.

The reason behind the city’s steep decrease in cash reserves It was noted the city’s cash reserves had decreased by about $2.3 million from April 30, 2015, to April 30, 2016.

There are three main factors that led to this steep decrease, including the city’s self-insured health insurance plan, the construction of a wastewater project that was not budgeted and the city’s IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) pay out.

The city has a self-insured health insurance plan, which Nowak said will always be hit with catastrophic years, which is just the nature of health insurance.

“Princeton has had a bad, bad year,” he said.

The claim payments in FY ‘16 were $875,523 higher than they were in FY ‘15 — 83.3 percent higher. The claims in FY ‘17 are also continuing this trend — from FY ‘16 to FY ‘17 claims payments have increased $432,724.

“The bleeding out hasn’t stopped yet,” he said.

Also, in FY ‘16 the city’s wastewater fund budgeted $325,000 for capital projects. During this time, however, the city constructed a $1,056,408.98 project that was not included in the budget. Nowak said funding for the project might have been believed to be mostly covered by the proceeds from a lawsuit settlement won by the city for the cannibal system, which netted $829,857.42. However, there were no reserves for that amount in the city’s records, according to Nowak.

He explained those funds were deposited in the wastewater fund to miscellaneous revenue.

“From what I can tell it was just absorbed into operations,” he said.

Lastly, during FY ‘16 the city paid $91,508.49 to IMRF for retired employees.

So, adding up the totals for these happenings in FY ‘16, the total comes to $2,013,440, which is pretty close to the amount of cash reserves spent from April 2015 to April 2016.

Read Saturday’s edition of the BCR for an in-depth look into the city’s accounting system, Caselle, and the issues Nowak discovered with the system. Also, find out the solutions he proposed to the council on moving forward in its financial state and what to look into changing to avoid accounting issues in the future.

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Princeton at odds on streetscape improvements Council split on timeline, specifics

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Princeton Mayor Joel Quiram updated the council Monday, Aug. 15, on two streetscape improvement projects he’s been working on with local landscapers.

The projects include planting trees on South Main Street and improving the aesthetic look to the corner parking lot on Elm Place and North Main Street.

The tree plan on South Main Street consists of hiring four local landscaping companies who have expressed their willingness to plant anywhere from 17 to 20 new trees on Main Street.

“We’re hoping to do all of this with donations. We would recognize the people who donated towards this project. Possibly with a stamped name on a brick or plaque we might hang somewhere down on the south end,” Quiram said.

The goal is to plant the trees by mid-September.

City employees will make the cuts in the cement and employees from the landscaping companies would plant and prep the trees, according to Quiram.

“It will be a group effort. We’re going to come up with the cost of every tree that will go in the ground, and (every landscaping company) will be paid the same by agreement,” he said.

Commissioner Bob Warren questioned how the tree project fits in with the streetscape design plan.

“It seems to me that maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves here. We haven’t even seen a design on this streetscape yet, and now we’re planting trees. I don’t have anything against trees, but what if this group comes back and says it’s not a good idea to plant trees in an urban setting, and we’ve already spent the volunteer hours and money on this?” he questioned.

Commissioner Ray Mabry confirmed Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect hired by the council to put together the streetscape plan, knew about the tree plan.

Along with the tree project, Quiram also discussed a separate project Dave Hornbaker and Steve Keutzer, who were both on the design team for the Darius Miller Park improvement plan, have been working on for the parking lot on the corner of Elm Place and North Main Street.

Quiram said the project entails planting low maintenance plants, trees and grasses along the border of the parking lot square. Also, a mini-plaza area and walkway would be added.

“This would give the area a more pleasing look,” he said, adding the project is expected to cost $6,000.

To fund that project, Quiram suggested using monies set aside this year to fund updates to Darius Miller Park. He explained the park plans have been put on hold until October.

“Anything we do on that park won’t be done until next budget year,” he said.

Commissioner Laura Favia said she didn’t like the idea of planting grass in the lot.

“It is high maintenance, and it is a trash collector — bags collect in there, cans collect in there. I would like to look into something other than the grass,” she said, adding it would be the city’s responsibility to clean-up the trash.

Warren said when the city purchased this lot, it had engineers draw up a concept for incorporating food trucks, tables and a parking pattern in the lot.

Quiram explained the new plans have nothing to do with that plan.

“This is going to be an aesthetic area only,” he said.

Commissioner Ray Mabry added it would be a good

start and cost effective for what would come out of it.

“The north end merchants have worked hard to make their buildings look nice and have done well with traffic on Main Street. We sit over there and look at that blighted corner we’ve owned for five or six years.

I know if it was independently owned; we’d be asking them to resurface that and put landscaping in,” he said.

Mabry also addressed Favia’s concern about keeping the grass clean by offering his time to help maintain the area.

“The grasses are an attractive input into the whole project, and it’s a matter of getting out there and picking up the trash … I would be glad to jump in there, and maybe there’s some other commissioners who would like to donate time. We’d love to have you come down, and we’d work on it together,” he said.

Warren said the city is putting the cart before the horse on this project.

“We don’t know if this will fit into any kind of parking scheme; Until we do that, I don’t think we should be spending money,” he said. “It seems like we’re always trying to reinvent the wheel. This is my main objection to this whole process. Now you’re nitpicking things … First it was Darius Miller Park; now it’s on hold. Now you got this corner and talking about South Main. The concept was to do the whole thing, and I haven’t seen any plans from the whole thing,” he said.

Favia and Warren both asked for Mehaffey to give the council an update on the streetscape plan before moving ahead with both projects.

On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the city sent out notice of a special meeting to be held Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m., where Mehaffey will give an update on the streetscape design plan.

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Out of the Valley

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SPRING VALLEY — A quick session of the Spring Valley City Council resulted in updates on city projects and the scheduling of necessary future endeavors.

• Mayor Walt Marini spoke of the recent Music on the Main event, deeming it a success and thanked everyone in the community who helped choreograph the festivities.

• Spring Valley City Clerk Becky Hansen contacted the city’s insurance provider from last year in reference to the claim submitted for damage to the Crowley property. Marini said they sent pictures and had the estimates — which were submitted to repair

the site — sent to a third party to further analyze the issue.

“I talked to Crowley, and he had already talked with this third party and got a call from the adjuster from the insurance company and was going to meet with him,” Marini said. “As it looks now, there’s a good chance it will be covered by our insurance, so we’ll see what happens with that, but it looks promising anyway.”

• Jim Clinard, a representative of Chamlin and Associates, said the Safe Routes to School project is about 90 percent complete.

“We’re waiting on the signals, which are about three or four weeks out, and we have a little clean-up work around the curb and gutter areas as well,” Clinard said, noting the city garage project is well underway,

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and they got approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation to move forward with certain aspects of the Surface Transportation Urban project.

• Alderman Ken Bogacz indicated members of the community met at Webster Park to review the drainage issue on Aug. 17. He also called a water and sewer committee meeting with regards to construction of the reverse osmosis plant at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.

• The aldermen approved the site assessment for the city garage, which was estimated to be around $4,000. They also approved the closure of the 100 and 200 blocks of West St. Paul Street from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, for the Spring Valley Historical Association’s Classic Car Cruise.

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Walnut will send notices to vacate

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WALNUT— The Walnut Village Board discussed further action in regards to residents living without water service to their homes at its meeting Monday, Aug. 15.

Walnut Police Chief Glenn Lawson presented information to the board regarding individuals living within the village who no longer have water service provided by the village. These residents have had their water turned off for non-payment of their bills. According to the Illinois Plumbing Code, citizens without water and sewer service must vacate their property within two weeks or pay the delinquent bills and thereby have water and sewer service restored. This is both a public safety and health concern for the residents of those households.

After discussion by the board, trustee Sharon Smith made a motion to pursue the two-week notice to these individuals; that motion was unanimously approved. The village clerk will be preparing a letter to be sent to any individuals within the village living without sewer and water service. This letter will give the two-week notice to vacate.

Roger Williams from JR. Sign Co., Prophetstown, approached the board about his company’s desire to place a 6-foot-by-12-foot billboard within the city limits. A exact location has not been determined but would most probably be along Route 92 at the edge of the village. This size of billboard is allowed by the state of Illinois to be placed along the right of way.

Prior to taking any action on the placement of a billboard, the board members decided to review the current

sign ordinance and decide whether this type of structure is within the current ordinance, or if a revision would need to be made to the ordinance if the board were to agree to this proposal.

Further information will be presented at the Sept. 6 meeting, and possible action will be taken at that time.

Walnut Village Clerk Tiffany Pistole brought to the board’s attention the current land rental lease in effect with Michael Thacker for property owned by the village. This property is less than 10 acres and has previously been rented to Thacker for $1,000 per year. The current lease will be expiring in November 2016. Thacker has expressed his interest in renewing this lease and is hopeful the rental amount can remain the same. A motion was made and passed the property be leased to Thacker for the current rate.

Walnut Board President Dennis Grobe reported that in speaking with Rob LeSage, village attorney, he learned the final contract proposal for purchase of the Peerless Level property has been sent to the seller’s attorney, and LeSage is hopeful he will have the contract ready to finalize at the next regularly scheduled board meeting on Sept. 6.

LeSage plans to be in attendance at that meeting to discuss this and other village business.

Superintendent Carl Minks suggested the board meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the new sewer plant in order for the board to get a first-hand view of the improvements made at the plant and to discuss during their tour plans for an open house later in September.

The board agreed and will meet at 6:15 p.m. on that date at the sewer plant.

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your idea is great, but the timing might be kind of difficult right now because the state has suspended all those kinds of programs, and really, you need money from the state,” he said.

Later in the meeting, board members reviewed revenue and expense totals for Alexander Park Pool and Elaine Russell, executive director of the park district, shared the pool is currently $4,918.36 in the red.

Following this report, Englehart said the pool is a community service.

“That’s why it stays open. A smart business move would be to close the thing altogether,” he said.

This news, however, did not discourage the club.

Jamie Taylor, one of the members, spoke up and said while they realize it would be an expensive project, they are not asking the park district to spend millions of dollars.

“You have to spend some money, but we’re going to help fundraise and come up with money, too,” she said, adding every member is willing to put in time and energy to raise money for the projects.

Taylor went on to say many of the members have also visited places like Geneseo, Chillicothe and Peru/LaSal-

le, which have splash pads and pool upgrades.

“We take our families away from Princeton to go everywhere else and spend our money when we would all love to stay in Princeton and spend our money in our own community,” she said.

Englehart suggested the group sit down with Tammy Lange, administrative assistant, and Elaine Russell to get an idea of financing and funding at the park district.

“We’re still paying off Zearing Park and have to put a new roof on the (Bureau County Metro Center),” he said. “We’re at the limit of borrowing money, and I don’t want to raise my taxes through the roof to pay for a pool.”

Bonucci said there’s some frustration in the community because it seems like the answer is no before anyone gets started.

“We want to work with you, get your support and see what can be done now rather than just getting a no,” she said.

“I think we’re just here to see what, if anything, we can do. Maybe the feasibility isn’t there, but we want to try.”

Russell agreed to set up a meeting with the group within the next week.

Park board member Dennis Nink volunteered to represent the board at the meeting.

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Princeton City Council calls special meeting PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council will meet in special public session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at City Hall, 2 S. Main St., Princeton.

At the meeting, the council will hear an update on the streetscape design plan by Scott Mehaffey. No action is expected to be taken at the meeting.

The council will then adjourn to next regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at City Hall.

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PRINCETON — Eugene “Geno” Ballatti, 95, of Princeton passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

Eugene Ballatti was born Nov. 23, 1920, in Mark to Batista and Maria Ballatti. He grew up in Zearing and on a farm near Malden. He married Bertha Schindel on May 12, 1962, in the United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.

Geno was a Navy Signalman during World War II. In the Atlantic theater he served on the USS Bogue (CVE-9) which received the Presidential Unit Citation and three battle stars for sinking 11 German and two Japanese submarines. In the Pacific theater he served on the USS Randolph (CV-15) aircraft carrier which was damaged by a kamikaze hit on March 11, 1945.

Geno worked for the Burlington Northern railroad as a telegraph operator, ticket agent and train handler for 37 years. He also repaired radios and televisions in his spare time.

Geno was a member of Princeton VFW Post 4323 and Princeton American Legion Post 125 and served as a member of the honor guard. He enjoyed bowling, card playing, golfing and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha, of Princeton; one son, Mike (Hyun) Ballatti of Lucas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Geno was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Mundo; and two sisters, Katherine Engel and Mary Treharne.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton, with a visitation starting at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the Van Orin Repose Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Princeton VFW Post 4323 or Princeton American Legion Post 125.

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Motorists need to keep their eyes on the road in school zones

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PRINCETON — With school starting back up all across Bureau County, local and state law enforcement officers will be vigilant in their dedication to student safety around commuters, as the children enter and exit the school property.

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 17 Commander Lt. Victor Markowski said the start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around schools. Motorists need to be watchful for children walking and riding their bikes to school and children darting out from between parked cars, and they also need to be on the lookout for slowing and stopped school buses.

According to an ISP press release, Markowski said, “As parents drop off their children before school and pick them up after school, there will be an increase in vehicle traffic during the morning and evening commute. Extra travel time should be planned to allow for the increase in traffic.”

Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston said everyone needs to heighten their awareness around school zones, especially during this time of year. Taking heed of the reduced speed zones, watching the school bus stop arms and just being extra patient will help scholars and staff members get in and out of school in an orderly fashion.

Markowski said the speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour — in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present. Motorists should refrain from talking on cell phones in a school zone, and remember it is illegal to text while driving.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root encouraged all students and staff to disengage from their devices anytime they are near heavy school traffic, so they can focus on walking or driving. School starting up makes a big difference in the volume of motorists and the corresponding

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“We always look at safety as our first main concern, for the students and the parents as well.”

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root. safety concerns, he said.

“We always look at safety as our first main concern, for the students and the parents as well,” Root said.

“We look at speed factors in school zones, crosswalks and crossing guards, making sure everything is working properly.”

Kevin Doyle, Putnam County Sheriff, said most parents want to bring their children to school the first few days or weeks, and after a long and relaxing summer break, the attention spans need a little time to find its top gear again.

“The kids as well as the drivers can be easily distracted, and over the summer we could have recruited some new drivers who picked up their license during the summer months,” Doyle said. “That first week everybody is getting back into the routine.”

Any motorist approaching a stopped school bus with lights activated and sign extended must stop before reaching the bus. Failure to do so can result in a $150 fine and the suspension of your driver’s license for three months. Another fact to remember is pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

“As a parent I know children are our most valuable resource, and we must provide them with a safe learning environment for future success,” Markowski said. “We must do our part to ensure children are safe on the commute to and from their schools.”

All officers said there will be heightened patrols around school zones the first month or so, and essentially throughout each school year.

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Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Accidents

A 17-year-old Ohio female and Gary Huffman, 61, of Pekin were involved in a two-vehicle accident on Route 26 near Church Street in Ohio at 6:07 p.m. July 28.

A parked vehicle owned by Regina F. McCoy was backed into by an unknown vehicle at 33940 2500 North Avenue in Clarion Township at 7 p.m. Aug. 7.

Hollie A. Scott, 66, of Buda backed into a parked vehicle owned by Sharon A. Bauer, of Bradford at 11069 Kentville Road in Macon Township at 5:41 p.m.

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Marie A. Claus, 80, of DePue struck a parked car trying to jump start another vehicle on Labee Street near Newell Street in DePue at 10:28 a.m. Aug. 14.

avoid an accident, failure to report an accident and accident involving injuries on 1890 East Street near 1200 North Avenue in Arispie Township at 1 a.m. Aug. 14.

Deer accidents

Emma B. Perona, 19, of Spring Valley struck a deer on Route 29 near 2600 East Street in Leepertown Township at 1:52 a.m. Aug. 7 David L. Perkins, 37, of Neponset struck a deer on Route 6 near 200 East Street in Mineral Township at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 14.

Matthew H. Mott, 26, of Kewanee struck a deer on Route 40 near Interstate 80 in Concord Township at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 15.

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Arrests

Kendall W. Foster, 38, of Buda was charged with battery in the 200 block of Center Street in Buda at 7:09 a.m. Aug. 9.

Lamont Winfert, 45, of DePue was charged with no driver’s license on Route 6 near 2300 East Street in Princeton Township at 8:34 a.m. Aug. 10.

Justin S. Jenkins, 24, of Princeton was charged with suspended or revoked driver’s license, operating uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed to

Accidents

Ibrahim Mustafic, 43, of Kennewick, Wash., lost control of his vehicle on a rainy road and jackknifed, stopping in the center median, where debris from his vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Dominic Pizzuli, 33, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 76 at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12. The accident caused lane delays in both directions. Mustafic was charged with improper lane usage.

Natasha N. Siddiki, of Plainfield lost control of her

vehicle after reaching for a bag of food on the passenger seat, striking a tree with the rear end of her vehicle, on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 38 at 1:22 p.m. Aug. 12.

Jill Gaughan, 44, of LaSalle was involved in an accident on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 89 at 2:24 p.m. Aug. 12. Gaughan was charged with improper lane usage.

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Accidents

A two-vehicle accident involving Dawn M. O’Keefe, 50, of Granville and Andrea L. Dibbern, 37, of Davenport, Iowa, occurred in the intersection of Dakota and Spaulding streets at 11:14 a.m. Aug. 10. O’Keefe was charged with failure to yield turning left.

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I know it stinks that school is going back into session, but my favorite thing of all time happens right at the same time school starts. It’s the Bureau County Fair.

I absolutely love the fair and all Simeon the rides, games and food. We live Bystry just outside of COMMENTARY town and go past the fairgrounds on our way into town. This happens about five times a day or more.

We know the fair is coming, so we start looking for the big rides to come and park in the fairgrounds.

They have had one parked there since about a week ago, and it is just making me mad because I can’t wait to see all the others.

Some of the rides I like, and some I don’t. I hate the Freak Out, even though I haven’t been on it. It’s freaky enough to just look at it. I mean it gives me shivers just thinking about those things turning and going too far and making you go upside down.

The Ring of Fire really is scary, but I’ve been on that. I always feel like I’m going to fall out because the safety straps aren’t very tight, but I haven’t seen anything but phones fall out so far.

Pharaohs Fury is awesome, but I will only sit in the middle and that’s joyride enough. It is like this giant boat that swings back and forth, so if you are in the middle, you swing the least amount.

I hate, absolutely hate that one red ride that spins around on its’ side. The safety straps on that are a complete joke.

The ride I like the most is the Tilt-a-Whirl, but I don’t like to go on it with people that get motion sickness. My brother, Milo, and my cousin, Hensley, went on it one time and got some stranger put into their car. The girl threw up. Can you even imagine spinning around like that and somebody next to you is barfing? I think they should call it Tilt-a-Hurl.

I also like the Orbiter which also spins around and forces you to the sides. It is a small ride, but it is fun. When you get off though, sometimes your legs are numb so you can’t walk. I can handle that spinning, but I don’t go on it too much.

But my all time all time favorite ride is the bumper cars, and they haven’t had them there for two years.

I am really hoping they have them this year, and that is one reason I keep watching to see what rides are parked in the lot.

The food is the next best thing at the fair after the rides. It is awesome! I have worked really hard this summer, so I have extra money to bring for the food. It is terrible when I run out of money and can’t buy any of the fair food. One thing I want to get this year is my own box of salt water taffy. My family usually gets some, but I eat it all. So this year I will have my own box, so I won’t have people accusing me of eating all the taffy. Those white wrappers are hard to hide in my bed. I also love the funnel cakes and elephant ears, but a trip to the fair isn’t complete without a lemon shake up and tacos. Rrrra cha cha!

This year, since I am bringing extra money, I am going to try some of the rip off games. My mom never lets us play them, but I am certain I will beat them and come home with a giant pink bear to put in my bed with all the taffy wrappers. I think I might be able to hide them in the bear. I want to go to the dart game first — the one where you use a dart to pop a balloon. I played it at the Wyanet Festival and was able to pop the balloon. I also want to try that hammer game where you try to hit it super hard and get the thingy to hit the bell. I am only going to allow myself $12 to play the games, but I think I can do it.

So, I hope I see you all at the fair. I will be the kid carrying the giant pink bear, hopefully on the bumper cars, if they are there.

Simeon Bystry is a 12-year-old home-schooled student from rural Princeton. He can be reached at rachelbystry@yahoo.com.

First Person Jake Osborn Town: Sheffield.

Family: Wife, Sara, and children, Liam, Gus and Oliver.

Occupation: Owner of Home Revival Contracting and Plumbing.

What was your first job: Cook.

What is your favorite movie: “Braveheart.”

What is your favorite book: Dave Ramsey, “Financial Peace.”

really liked but still needed to let go.

What is the best concert you’ve been to: Not sure.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: Yellowstone.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: Unlimited wishes.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Fired someone that I

to order there: ZBest Cafe in Sheffield and absolutely anything. But if I had to pick, I’d say pasta Lafayette.

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: Homes.

What is something you like about your hometown: Sense of pride among the community members.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like

Is there anything you would change about your hometown: No.

‘The way it should be’ Like most Americans, I’ve read the news stories. I’ve watched the reports — the ones about African Americans being killed by police; the ones about police being targeted and killed; the ones that seem to endlessly pit black against white. I’ve read the awful comment sections that follow these stories, which seem filled with prejudice from both sides.

All of this has left me with little faith that America can finally ever truly put color aside ... that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream was, well, really just a dream.

But then a funny thing happened: I learned things may not be as bleak as they seem to be when I turn on the news. What I found when I stepped outside of my everyday world into different parts of the country was acceptance and friendship.

When we visited family in Nashville, who live at a goodsized apartment complex, we had been out of the car less than a minute before a group of children, some on foot and some on bikes, approached us. As we unpacked our luggage from the trunk, we went through a friendly interrogation. These children — who were black and Hispanic – wanted to know my children’s names and ages, where we were from, how long we would be staying there and what they liked to do in their free time. My children happily responded, eager to have playmates while we stayed at the apartment complex.

When my daughter struggled to carry her suitcase down the stairs, her new friend, a sixth-grade boy, grabbed it for her and graciously

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY carried it the rest of the way to the apartment we were staying in. All the children made plans to meet the next day to play together.

The next evening, the whole group played nicely together (which can sometimes be a struggle at their ages) and made plans to see each other on our next trip to Nashville. Since then, my daughter has sent a letter to one of her young friends, and she hopes to hear back from her.

A friend is a friend, no matter the color of their skin — it is something I have always fiercely believed, and it is a lesson I have passed on to my children. In such an enormous, busy city like Nashville, I was glad we were able to meet people who reminded me that despite the negative news we hear daily, there are a lot of people out there who share that belief.

During the next leg of our trip, in Indiana, I had a chance encounter at our hotel pool that has stayed with me ever since.

My children were in the pool, and I really didn’t want to go in.

I don’t have as much tolerance for cold water as they do, so I sat in a nearby chair watching over them. I saw a black family playing a game of catch with a beach ball in the pool. The beach ball had attracted the attention of my kids, I noticed, and they stood in the pool near the family, watch-

ing longingly, much like a dog watching its owner eat. Apparently, their puppy dog eyes were too much to resist, and the family invited them to play too.

I watched as the Mom and Dad from the family repeatedly hit the ball to my kids, making sure they received just as many turns as their own kids did. They were all laughing over the plays and blunders they made. The game continued for a long time, until the Dad told his family that it was time for them to go.

As the Dad walked by me when he was leaving, I flagged him down. I told him how kind it was of him to invite my kids to play with his family.

He told me it was no trouble at all. Then he added, “That’s the way it should be. It should be that way.”

I immediately agreed, saying we should all look out for each other in this world. He nodded, and we looked at each other solemnly for a few seconds before we wished each other a good evening.

Once in a great while, what seems to be an ordinary conversation can unexpectedly be one that sticks with you, and a simple experience can enlighten you. It’s been three weeks since I heard his words, but they keep replaying in my head. And, I know, that despite the headlines and despite the few bad apples out there, our country and its citizens will be OK if we simply remember the way things should be and work toward that goal.

BCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette may be reached at sserpette@ bcrnews.com.

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number.

The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Guest speaker — St. John Lutheran Church will welcome the Rev. Dr. Solomon Rajang Babe on Sunday. See Page 8.

Eight more entries received in PJWC baby contest Entries must be emailed by 11:59 p.m. Thursday PRINCETON — Eight more entries has been received in the 2016 Princeton Junior Woman’s Club baby contest. They are: Otto Nally, 15 months, the son of Justin and Jordin Nally of Princeton; Bennett Mathesius, 1 year, the son of Kayla Griffin and William Mathesius of Princeton; Dakota Galassi, 23 months, the daughter of Tony and Brooke Galassi of Wyanet; Emma Rose Webster, 4 months, the daughter of Eric and Bridgette Webster of Princeton; Alaric J. Shofner, 16 months, the son of Stacie Shofner and Justin Owens of Princeton; Hazel Rae Schnaiter, 10 months, the daughter of Bryanna Poorman and Josh Schnaiter of Princeton; Easton Olson, 7 1/2 months, the son of Dylan Olson and Jade Kunkel of Princeton; and Mackson Sandrock, 14 months, the son of Megan and Tyler Sandrock of Princeton.

Otto Nally

Entrants must be Bureau County residents under 24 months of age as of Sept. 9. Contest entries must be emailed to princetonjuniors@ gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. local time on Thursday, Aug. 18. No mail entries will be accepted.

To enter, email a high resolution snapshot sized color photograph of the child to princetonjuniors@ gmail.com. The email must also include the following: child’s name, sex, birthdate, current age, parents’ name, parents’ addresses, and two valid contact phone numbers.

Please refrain from entering photos taken with cell phone cameras or those that have been cropped or altered. Also, no professional photographs will be accepted.

Voting began Friday, Aug. 12, and continues until noon on Friday, Sept. 9. The photographs will be displayed at Central Bank, Mid-

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land States Bank, Centrue Bank and Heartland Bank. The photos will be rotated weekly between the four banks.

Each child will have a canister with his/her corresponding photograph in which votes can be placed.

One dollar equals 100 votes. The winner will be notified Sept. 9 and introduced during that evening’s Homestead Festival awards ceremony and pork dinner/ice cream social. Prizes will be given to the boy and girl winners, as well as the boy and girl runners-up. All winners, runners-up and their parents will have a spot in the Homestead Festival parade on Sept. 10.

The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club donates all the proceeds from this contest back to communities and organizations within Bureau County through various projects carried out by their club.

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Pancake breakfast — The LaMoille Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lions Club.

Area youth named state fair delegates PRINCETON — The 2016 Bureau County 4-H Fair was held July 21-24 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. The following 4-H’ers were selected by judges to represent Bureau County 4-H at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 14. Youth will display their project work to the public and participate in conference judging.

State fair delegates selected were: Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club — Luke Schultz, Welding.

Clarion Comets 4-H Club — Thomas Molln, Interior Design Advanced; and Andrew Stamberger, Small Engines.

Dover-Berlin 4-H Club — Katie Burkman, Floriculture C- terrarium; Jessica Carlson, Public Presentations - Oral Interpretation; Kaitlyn Hildebrand, Sewing and Textiles 3-New Garment Construction; Kiersten Pratt, Animal Science; and Hallie Taets, Visual Arts - Chalk/Carbon/Pigment.

Liberty 4-H Club — Katy Beaber, Intercultural - Passport to the World; Hayleigh Olson, 4-H Cooking 401; and Natalie Stocking, Forests of Fun 1.

Manlius Boys and Girls 4-H Club — Katy Ander-

son, Visual Arts - Chalk/ Carbon/Pigment; Josie Edlefson, Visual Arts Scrapbooking; Savanah Jensen, Woodworking 2; Nicole Kerber, Food Preservation; Olivia Kerber, Public Presentations Original Works; Lily Pickard, Visual Arts - Fiber; Katelyn Stoller, Fashion Revue; and Ella Thacker, Photography 1.

Open Door 4-H Club — Katelyn Engelbrecht, 4-H Cooking 201; Samantha Murray, Woodworking 1; and Rachelle Newberry, Photography 1.

Walnut Winners 4-H Club — Cheyenne DePatis, Child Development 2; Zack Donovan, 4-H Cooking 101; Jennifer Dunlap, Animal Science; and Lexi Ryan, Horticulture - Vegetable Plate.

Zearing 4-H Club — Johnathon Allen, Heritage Arts; Nathan Allen, Model Rocketry; Anastasia Mallery-Sondgeroth, Visual Arts - Paper; Kayla Miller, Child Development 3; Emma Nicoli, Child Development 1; and Jenna Nicoli, Visual Arts Wood.

Fine Arts and Science Team — Delaney Mallery, Visual Arts - Metal; Haven Pierson, Visual Arts - Glass/Plastic; and Eyan Tiemann, Website Design.

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• Happy anniversary on Friday, Aug. 19, to Ron and Bonnie Arnold. Hope you have a great day! From all your family and friends.

• Happy anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 18, to Paul and Nancy Kautz, and Earl and Betty Sutliff. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

Welcome to the Real World program delivered to LaMoille students LAMOILLE — The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Program presented the “Welcome to the Real World” program to incoming freshmen at LaMoille High School during their Freshmen Academies program.

“Welcome to the Real World” is a financial literacy program that simulates life at 25 years of age and allows participants to make lifestyle and spending choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis.

During the program, stu-

dents explored potential careers or occupations that they would like to pursue in the future. After they chose an occupation, they received a monthly salary for that occupation. They then proceeded through the “Welcome to the Real World” simulation, deducting taxes, determining a savings amount, paying a student loan, if applicable, and spending their “salary” on the necessary and other items that reflect the career and lifestyle they have chosen.

The program was very eye-opening for the participants. One student commented, “I realized the importance of having a good job to support my bills.” Before the program, many of the students did not know how to balance income and expenses but learned how to do so through the simulation.

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15 congregations will sponsor community worship service at fair

Block party planned for Friday Vince Gelsomino and his band, LEGENZ, will be the featured entertainment during the first-ever block party hosted by the Prairie Arts Council. The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. Gelsomino has been a professional trumpet player and performer for 40 years and is well-known throughout the area. Dancers will have the opportunity to dance to the music of classic Rock and Roll icons from the ‘50s, music legends from the swing era and music from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Attendance is free and soft drinks and snacks will be available. Folding chairs or blankets are recommended. All donations from that evening will support the Prairie Arts Council Scholarship Fund.

age 7 to 12 are $2; and children 6 and under are free.

The service is hosted by the First Baptist Church of LaMoille, First Baptist Church of Manlius, First Congregational Church of Bureau, Hollowayville United Church of Christ, Willow Springs Mennonite Church in Tiskilwa, Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion and the following congregations from Princeton: Christ Community Church, Evangelical Covenant Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Lutheran Church,

Religion Briefs RSVPs are encouraged. Contact Church will host speaker toLoisattend. by calling 815-663-1724 or by email

PRINCETON — The Rev. Dr. Solomon Rajang Babe from South India will visit St. John Lutheran Church (The Church on the Hill”) for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

Pastor Solomon is senior pastor of the Arcot Lutheran Church Siloam in Tirukoilur, a companion congregation of the Northern Illinois Synod. He will bring greetings from the Arcot Lutheran Church and a Power Point of his church’s 125th anniversary jubilee. A reception featuring both Indian and American refreshments will follow.

The public is invited to both the service and the reception. St. John Lutheran Church is located just off Route 6, east of Princeton, at 15199 2825 East St.

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Chicken dinner in Dalzell DALZELL — St. Thomas More in Dalzell will host a chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in the parish hall. The menu will include baked or fried chicken, salad, spaghetti, bread and butter, dessert, and water, coffee, lemonade or tea. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-10 (drumstick, spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink) and free for 5 and under (spaghetti, bread, drink and dessert). Carry-outs are $10.

Community coffee SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in the UCC Parish Hall.

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Sheila Heth (left) and Savanna Bell (right) received recognition in New York City from Bakti Oza of the Sargent Art Co.

Heth, Bell honored in New York City MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School Visual Art Instructor Sheila L. Heth and senior art student Savanna Bell received state and national awards in New York City from Bakti Oza of the Sargent Art Co. Bell won The Best of Show in the Illinois Art Education Association Youth Art Month Poster Contest in the spring. Heth was awarded the State Teacher Award.

Sargent Art Co. awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City in July

to Bell, Heth and Nancy Bell. There were 30 other state student, teacher and parent winners on the trip.

The group spent the three days visiting the many sites of New York, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Modern Museum of Art, the John Lennon Memorial, Central Park, went to The Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center for a view of the city, experienced Times Square, marveled at the Broadway musical the Lion King, rode the Stat-

en Island Ferry to view the Statue of Liberty, relived history and sadness at the 9/11 Memorial, enjoyed a seven-course meal at Tony Di Napoli’s Italian restaurant as well as other New York City sites.

A special surprise for the group was at the awards banquet. The cake for the banquet was made by the famous “Cake Boss.” Art supplies decorated the outside of the cake which were all made of sugar, however the cake itself ... delicious.

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PRINCETON — Fifteen Bureau County congregations are sponsoring this year’s community worship at the 161st annual Bureau County Fair. The service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug 28, in the grandstand.

This is the ninth year for this ecumenical service.

Admission to the grandstand is free for this service, with shuttle service from the parking area to the grandstand. After attending worship, adults may enter the midway through the gate by the grandstand for $3 (regular $5); children

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Business&Ag Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: July 25, 2016 Jacob and Sara Osborn to Cassi and Derek Pistole, warranty deed, part of Lots 8-9 in Block 11 in Sheffield, $125,000.

Kenneth Pakula and the Rev. Michael Pakula to Gregory Fischer, warranty deed, part of Section 17 in LaMoille Township, $24,000.

JP Morgan Chase Bank to Rogaciana Benitez, warranty deed, part of Lots 6-8 in Block 23 in O’Beirne’s First Addition, Spring Valley, $15,000.

Aaron Judd to Patrick Noble, warranty deed, Lot 1 in Second East Addition, Walnut, $70,000.

Christopher Ott to Candis Albrecht, warranty deed, Lot 47 and part of Lot 48 in Tiskilwa, $68,500.

July 26, 2016 Joel McComber to Sarah Anson and Judith Mills, warranty deed, Lot 11 in Pfleger’s Subdivision, Tiskilwa, $87,000.

Pamela Fritz to Renee Wetzell, warranty deed, Lot 17 in Homeway Addition, Walnut, $16,000.

Margaret Ladgenski to Merryna Toum, warranty deed, part of Section 35 in Ohio Township, $89,500.

Brenda Dye to Melissa and Ronnie Fetzer, warranty deed, part of Section 13 in Berlin Township, $1,356,500.

July 27, 2016 Doris Bohm Living Trust to David and Tara Bohm,

trustee’s deed, part of Section 31 in Ohio Township, $512,500.

July 28, 2016 Mary Peterson to Allen Sledgister, warranty deed, part of Lot 112 in Princeton, $30,000.

Allen and Brittany Sledgister to Scott Sledgister, warranty deed, part of Lot 112 in Princeton, $72,500.

Maureen DeLong to Terry Foster and Jayme Reed, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in LaMoille Township, $60,000.

Elvin Forham to Guido and Susan Ledergerber, warranty deed, part of Lots 17-18 in Walnut, $200,000.

Rosemary Crites to Anne and Mark Montgomery, warranty deed, part of Section 9 in Wheatland Township, $1,508,000.

July 29, 2016 Terry Polhemus to Trevon Spencer, warranty deed, part of Section 17 in Princeton Township, $82,000.

Laura Crull to Rachel Sabin, warranty deed, part of Lots 47-50 in Gibon’s Addition, Wyanet, $110,000.

Evelyn and Kevin Billie to Christopher and Judy Williams, joint tenancy deed, Lot 12 in Linnwood Meadows Phase 2, Princeton, $231,500.

Howard, Lois and Violet Wolfe to Jaimie and Ryan Rosenthal, joint tenancy deed, Lot 13 in Wolfe Addition, Walnut, $5,000.

Daniel and Kimberly Engel to Marvin Grimes, warranty deed, Lot 10 in Block 73 in Dalzell’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $39,000.

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Carus Corporation has a team of emergency medical responders PERU/LASALLE — The Illinois Valley has a new team of licensed Emergency Medical Responders Carus Corporation’s First Responder Team is now officially licensed as Emergency Medical Responders in the state of Illinois. After 60 hours of training, 23 Carus employees have been accepted into the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Emergency Medical Responder system.

The Carus team is now recognized as one of eight non-transport emergency response departments in the Illinois Valley, according to Nicholas Fish, EMS and disaster coordinator for Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

“Carus is unique, in that they’ve made the commitment to ensure they have a team onsite to start an emergency medical response before an ambulance arrives,” said Fish. “This type of registration is usually used for fire departments in small or remote areas. The only other two local, non-traditional entities with this

registration are Illinois Valley Community College and Flint Hills.”

“At this moment, we have 53 people onsite, and 12 of them are trained, registered first responders, able to begin an emergency medical response if need-be,” said Carus’ Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager Gerald Greer, looking at the company’s LaSalle facility roll call system. “This means that if a co-worker suffers a sudden illness or injury, that person won’t lose precious moments waiting for paramedics to arrive. It also means that these employees have the skills to help save the life of a relative, friend or community member.

They now qualify to participate in ride-alongs with local agencies and to begin training for higher level certifications, like EMT or paramedic.”

Two of Carus’ First Responders work at the company’s Peru headquarters. Customer Support Representative Jose Rios joined Carus’ First Responder Team after

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Rick Brooks (from left) of Princeton, Princeton Police Chief Tom Root, Michelle Zeko of Ladd Community Consolidated School and Sean Hobson, MTM employee, are shown during a tour of MTM Recognition in Princeton on Aug. 3.

MTM Recognition co-hosts Lunch and Learn PRINCETON — On Wednesday, Aug. 3, MTM Recognition in Princeton co-hosted a Lunch and Learn with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and Illinois Performance Excellence organization.

Twenty-three Princeton and Illinois Valley business people gathered at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton to attend the lunch and presentation by Illinois Performance Excellence. The lunch and presentation were followed with a tour of the MTM Recognition manufacturing facility in Princeton.

The purpose of the pre-

sentation was to educate local organizations on how ILPEx applies the Baldrige Excellence Framework to recognize Illinois organizations on the path to performance excellence. ILPEx, together with MTM Recognition, aims to increase visibility of the Illinois Valley while celebrating the quality and strength of organizations in the region.

The Baldrige Excellence Framework represents performance best practices across industries and is an evidence-based resource to help Illinois organizations improve results and remain competitive.

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Holiday Inn Express helps staff with back-to-school supplies In an effort to help its employees who work at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Peru, the company has purchased school supplies for each of its employees’ children. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, management held an ice cream party to hand out supplies to the employees.

The company believes helping employees with their lives, goals and families improves a positive attitude, along with the goal of making every customer feel that Peru is a home away from home. Each school supply kit was individually packed with the following supplies: Five pencils and five pens, three erasers, one pencil sharpener, a 12-inch ruler, two glue sticks, a Spiral notebook; three pocket folders; crayons, a pencil case, scissors, highlighters and a 19-inch backpack. Holiday Inn Express & Suites is one of 12 hotels managed by Janko Hospitality. Each hotel will be giving out backpacks with supplies to its employees. David Smiley is the general manager and can be reached at 815-2242500 or at peruhiegm@jankohotels.com.

BLOOMINGTON — The Third District Court of Appeals in Ottawa this week sided with Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and others in a decision against Rock Island Clean Line (RICL) in the company’s bid to build a 500-mile, high-voltage transmission line across Northern Illinois.

The proposed project, which would move wind power from Iowa to Grundy County, was the first merchant-owned electric transmission line in Illinois.

“The Rock Island Clean Line case was the first case where the Illinois Farm Bureau intervened and actually opposed a project,” said Laura Harmon, senior counsel for IFB. “And the court agreed with our argument that Rock Island Clean Line did not meet the definition of a public utility.”

The court reversed the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) 2012 decision to allow Clean Line Energy Partners to construct, operate

and maintain the electric transmission line because the company “has not attained public utility status within the meaning of the Public Utilities Act,” according to the court’s opinion.

“Not only are they not a public utility, they’re not devoting their assets to public use,” Harmon said. “The law requires that they offer these services in a non-discriminatory manner, and this project doesn’t designate any part of its use for Illinois.”

According to Harmon, the decision could help IFB’s case against Clean Line Energy Partners’ Grain Belt Express, a proposed 780-mile transmission line across South Central Illinois, which is still pending in the Fifth District Court of Appeals.

Clean Line Energy Partners can request the appeals court reconsider its decision, or appeal the decision to the Illinois Supreme Court, Harmon said.

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2016 Lady Lions preview

Lady Lions take aim on Little Ten crown

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Andy Puck took his Princeton Tigresses to Zip Chicago between Ottawa and Marseilles for some zip-lining and team bonding. They will open the season Tuesday, Aug. 23 at home vs. L-P.

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Zippity doo dah Tigresses zip into the new season

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Princeton High School volleyball coach Andy Puck is always looking to put a little zip into his fall practice planning. He got plenty of it Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Puck and assistant coach Katlin “KP” Peterson took the Tigresses varsity to Zip Chicago located between Ottawa and Marseilles for some zip-lining and a little team bonding.

“I feel it was a great team bonding experience. It was a unique way to experience and overcome challenges together and have a lot of fun and laughs along the way,” Puck said.

The Tigresses will look to carry some zip over to its season opener Tuesday, Aug. 23, against rival L-P at Prouty Gym. • Meet the Lady Devils: Talking about zip, Thursday’s Meet the Lady Devils night promises to be more than just an opportunity to

“I feel it was a great team bonding experience. It was a unique way to experience and overcome challenges together and have a lot of fun and laughs along the way.”

Andy Puck watch the girls play. New Hall coach Demi Salazar, who is also the old Hall coach, promises to make it an interactive experience for all.

Salazar said the night will feature opportunities for spectators to come in and pass or serve with the Lady Devils, and a chance for kids to meet the Lady Devils.

There will be games for the kids to come in and try to win prizes ranging from

gift certificates to apparel for the adults. A 50/50 raffle will include the opportunity for those in attendance to go on the court and serve or pass for the opportunity to win prizes.

• For openers: LaMoille/ Ohio will be the first area volleyball team to take to the floor this season, hosting Amboy Monday, Aug. 22. Other season openers coming up find Hall a home Tuesday vs. Seneca and St. Bede at home Thursday, Aug. 24, against Rock Falls.

Bureau Valley and new coach Caitlyn DeMay wait until Tuesday, Aug. 30, to tip off the season at home with Hall.

• Meet the Storm: Bureau Valley fans will Meet the 2016 Storm teams Friday, Aug. 19. Beginning at 6 p.m., all participants in fall activities will be introduced at the football field. At the conclusion, all

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on putting the best group out there to reach our sports@bcrnews.com goals.”

Although a conferLAMOILLE ence title is the goal — Coach Hallie by the end of the sea(May) Monroe and son, the newly marthe LaMoille-Ohio ried Monroe, a 2009 Lady Lions have graduate of LaMa one-track mind oille High School in following their her seventh season 20-11 showing in coaching, knows the the 2015 season, Paige only way to achieve and that track Conner that goal is to preleads directly to a pare, work hard and Little Ten Conferachieve results they ence Title. set out to get on the “ T h e y ’ r e court. focused on a con“I’m not one to ference champigive a lot of praise onship,” Monroe before I see results, said. “Every girl on but this group of girls the team I’ve talkhas really focused on ed to mentioned working hard, getting that they have that Lexi better, and they are goal. Beyond that, Loftus looking really strong a regional title would be nice, but Lions Page 13 right now we’re focusing

LADY LIONS AT A GLANCE Conference: Little Ten. Coach: Hallie (May) Monroe (seventh year).

Last year: 20-11 (6-2).

Last year’s advancement: Lost to Annawan 25-10, 25-23 in regional semifinals.

Who’s back: Katy Anderson (Sr., DS), Alana Cherry (Sr., OH), Paige Conner (Sr., S), Maddi Deery (Jr., S), Lexi Loftus (Jr., MH), Haley Monier (Sr., OPP), Hannah Pinter (Sr., MB), Riley Johnson (Sr., DS).

Who’s new: Karli Forbes (Jr., OH), Cassie Martin (So., OH), Christina Muncy (Jr., OPP), Nya Ranel (So., MB), Hannah Weeks (So., DS).

First match: Monday home vs. Amboy.

Golf roundup Robbins, Jensen lead PHS golfers

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The boys and girls golf seasons are underway in Bureau County.

At McNabb: Princeton senior Rachel Jensen earned her first varsity medalist honors with a round of 50 Tuesday at Edgewood Park Golf Course. The Tigresses also got a 61 from Kelly VanDenBussche, a 68 from Becky Hughes and a 69 from Kiley Schenck, but lost to host PC, 222-248.

PC was paced by Ali Ciucci (51), Hanna Hundley (52) and Olivia Holmes (54).

At Princeton: Putnam County (165) defeated Princeton (167) and BCR photo/Shannon Jenkins Mendota (172) in the seaPrinceton senior captain Rachel Jensen taps a putt at son-opening golf meet

Edgewood Park Golf Course in McNabb. She scored her first career medalist honors with a 50.

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IHSA products getting the Olympic spirit As the eyes of the world follow the action of the Rio Olympics, followers of Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sports can look for some familiar faces.

HIERONYMUS’ Ryan Held, a 2014 graduHYPOTHESIS ate of Sacred Heart-Griffin in Springfield, shone as a member of the IHSA’s gold a hug from a smiling teammate medal-winning 4x100 freestyle Michael Phelps. relay. He became America’s darThere are as many as 22 forling when he became overcome mer IHSA greats competing in by emotions during the playing Rio during the 2016 Summer of the national anthem at the Olympics. Most, but not all, are awards ceremony and received representing the U.S.

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Here’s a rundown of Illinois products, via ihsa.org.

• Morolake Akinosun, Waubonsie Valley (2012): Women’s track and field, 4x100 relay.

• Haley Augello, Lockport (2013): Women’s wrestling.

• Margaret Bamgbose, Evanston (2012): Women’s track and field, competing for Nigeria in 400m.

• Kelsey Card, Carlinville (2011): Women’s track and field, discus.

• Tamika Catchings, Stevenson (Fr/Soph): Playing basket-

ball for U.S. • Kevin Cordes, Neuqua Valley (2011): Swimming for U.S.; placed fourth in 100m breaststroke.

• Daniel Dennis, Grant (2005): Men’s wrestling.

• Lauren Doyle, Macon Meridian (2009): Playing rugby for U.S. • Troy Doris, Bolingbrook (2007): Men’s track and field, competing for Guyana in triple jump.

• Conor Dwyer, Loyola (2007): Won gold medal for U.S. swimming in 4x200 freestyle relay,

took bronze medal in 200m freestyle; placed fourth in the 400m freestyle.

• Regina George, St. Gregory (2009): Women’s track and field, competing for Nigeria in 4x400 relay.

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Outdoors

Controlled pheasant hunting reservations available online

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Kelly VanDenBussche prepares to strike for Princeton Tuesday at Edgewood Park Golf Course in McNabb.

Golf From Page 11 Chapel Hill Golf Course Monday, Aug. 15.

Princeton’s Colby Robbins shot a medalist 38 for the Tigers. PHS also got a 40 from Jake Farraher, a 41 by Conner Alter and a 48 by Ian Legner.

PC was topped by Caleb Dzierzynski at 40, followed by Ian Roach at 41, and Mitch Aimone and Connor Beach each at 42.

Mendota was led by Jake Nurnberg’s 40.

At Geneseo: Hall’s Matthew Hoscheid

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parents/athletes will meet with their coaches in these locations: Football - Football field bleachers.

Cheerleaders - Room 317.

Cross country - Media Center.

Volleyball - Gym. Golf - Auditorium.

Drill Team - Room 317.

Marching Band - Music/ Band Room.

Following team meetings, the football and vol-

finished second overall in Monday’s season opener at Maple Bluff Golf Course.

The Red Devils (197) came in fourth behind Geneseo (160), Mercer County (174) and Kewanee (188).

Medalist was Mick Haverland of Geneseo at 34.

At Sterling: Princeton fell to host Newman 171-183 Tuesday. Robbins and Alter led PHS with 42s.

PHS won the JV meet 200-222 behind meet medalist Josh Eggers’ 41.

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leyball teams will hold a short practice/scrimmage.

In case of inclement weather, all introductions will take place inside the gymnasium.

• Meet the Tigers: Princeton High School will also introduce its fall sports participants Friday at Bryant Field for its annual Meet the Tigers/Blue White scrimmage. The night will begin at 6 p.m. with the national anthem by the Star Spangled Singers.

The F/S football team will scrimmage at 6:35 p.m., with the varsity foot-

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ball scrimmage to follow.

Boys soccer will hold a Blue-White Night at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18, at Bryant Field.

There will be a Meet the Tigresses Night for volleyball at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, in Prouty Gymnasium.

• Scrimmage time: The Hall football team will run its Red-White Scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Nesti Stadium.

St. Bede will have its own footbal scrimmage at 6:30 p.m.

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SPRINGFIELD — Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sites this fall, and the 2016-17 season dates and permit reservation information are now available online.

Fourteen of the sites are operated by the IDNR, while four other sites continue to be operated in a public/private partnership arrangement between the IDNR and concessionaire T. Miller Inc. Detailed information and permit reservations are available now for the four sites managed by T. Miller Inc. Hunters need to review the application instructions and season information accessible online prior to submitting an application.

On IDNR-operated sites, the daily permit fee for the controlled pheasant program is $30 for resident hunters and $35 for nonresident hunters. The daily permit fee applies to each hunter. Hunters will be required to pay for reserved permits in advance over a secure Internet system using an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card. The

credit card account will be billed when hunters submit an application. A transaction fee of $1 or 2.35 percent of the permit fee (whichever is higher) will be assessed for each application, except for applications submitted for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt.

Information about controlled pheasant hunting at these sites is available on the concessionaire’s website at www.tmillerinc.com or via a link on the IDNR website at www. dnr.illinois.gov.

Of the 14 sites operated by the IDNR, four provide only the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt opportunity for young hunters between the ages of 10-17.

Green River State Wildlife Area in Lee County provides 15 days of controlled pheasant hunting during a season that extends from early November until just before Christmas.

Hunters need to review the application instructions and season information on the controlled pheasant hunting website prior to submitting an application. To navigate to the controlled pheasant hunting website once the IDNR website www.

dnr.illinois.gov has been accessed, hunters should follow these directions: Click on “Upland Game” from the drop down menu under the “Hunting/Trapping” button on the toolbar. Then click on “Controlled Pheasant Areas” under the “Quick Links” heading.

IDNR-operated controlled pheasant hunting sites will continue to have a portion of their hunter quota allocated to standby hunters. Standby hunters acquire permits and pay permit fees at the site hunter check station on the day of the hunt. Standby permits are also available for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt if the site hunter quota is not filled.

Hunters without computers are encouraged to gain access to the controlled pheasant hunting online reservation system by checking with family or friends with a computer or by using a computer at their local public library.

Completing a permit reservation online takes less than five minutes.

For complete details, check the controlled pheasant hunting website at www.dnr.illinois.gov or the T. Miller Inc. website at www.tmillerinc.com.

Blind baseball team coming to Streator STREATOR — The Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club is sponsoring the Chicago Comets, a blind baseball team, at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27, at Sherman School in Streator.

The game is played with the exception of the pitcher, catcher and spotters in the outfield being blindfolded. The

pitcher will pitch the ball that beeps to the batter. If the batter should hit the ball, either the first base or third base will beep. The object is for the batter to get to the base by listening to the beep before the ball is fielded.

Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.

Scoreboard Boys golf

At Chapel Hill, Princeton Putnam County 165, Princeton 167, Mendota 172.

MEDALIST: Robbins (Pr) 38.

PHS: Farraher 40, Alter 41, Legner 48.

PC: Dzierzynski 40, Roach 41, Aimone 42, Beach 42.

At Sterling Newman 171, Princeton Medalist: Britt (N) 38,

183.

PHS: Robbins 42, Alter 42, Legner 49, Wright 50, Farraher 52, B. Carr 53, JV: Princeton 200-222. Medalist: Eggers (P) 41. PHS: Murfin 52, Briddick 53, Gibson 54, T. Carr 55, Kramer 66.

At Maple Bluff, Geneseo TEAMS: 1. Geneseo 160, 2. Mercer County 174, 3. Kewanee 188, 4. Hall 197.

MEDALIST: Mick Haverland (G) 34.

HALL: Hoscheid 40 (2nd overall), Lule

50, Cousar 52, Nielsen 55.

TOP HALL JV: Resetich 59.

Girls golf

At Edgewood Park, McNabb Putnam County 165, Princeton 167, Mendota 172. Medalist: Jensen (Pr) 50.

PHS: VanDenBussche 61, Hughes 68, Schenck 69, Loftus 70, Sims 72.

PC: Ciucci 51, Hundley 52, Holmes 54, Cimei 65, Goetsch 68, Schorn 78.

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“We have two communities supporting us, and we have been a co-op for so long that the kids come to practice and it’s like they have already spent the entire day together.”

From Page 11 • Annie Haeger, Lake Forrest (2008): Competing in women’s rowing, • Kevin Lisch, Belleville Althoff (2004): Playing basketball for Australia.

• Thomas Jaeschke, Wheaton Warrenville South (2012): Men’s volleyball.

• Evan Jager, Alonquin Jacobs (2007): Men’s track and field, steeplechase.

• Ben Kanute, Aurora Marmion (2011): Men’s track and field, triathlon.

• Kelly Murphy, Joliet Catholic (2008): Women’s volleyball.

• Aisha Praught, Moline (2010): Women’s track and field, competing for Jamaica in steeplechase.

• Kelsey Robinson, Wheaton St. Francis (2010): Women’s volleyball.

• Tyrone Smith, North Chicago (2003): Men’s track and field, competing for Bermuda in long jump.

• Olivia Smoligia, Glenbrook South (2013): Swimming for USA; placed sixth in 100m backstroke.

• Zach Ziemek, Lake Park (2011): Men’s track and field, decathlon.

• Should it be an Olympic Sport?: Beach volleyball is certainly a glamour sport in the Olympics, shown during prime time each evening with women in skimpy bikinis. Should it be an Olympic Sport?

I conducted a poll via Twitter asking that question. It receiving an overwhelming response (91 percent) that yes, it should be an Olympic sport. I’m guessing those responders were either former volleyball players or men who like watching women play volleyball in skimpy bikinis.

How about these sports? Should they be Olympic sports? Handball, table tennis, badminton, golf and synchronized swimming.

I’m so glad baseball and softball are being brought back to the Olympic Games in 2020 in Tokyo. Now those are Olympic sports.

• Cut to the Chase: Congrats to LaMoil-

Hallie May • LaMoille/Ohio coach

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Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held was an IHSA state champ, swimming for Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin. le native Chase Sexton for his big victory and honor racing in the AMA Amateur Motorcross nationals at Loretta Lynn’s ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The kid has a bright future and will only continue to get better now that he’s moved to Florida to train year round as he pursues a professional career.

I hated to see the kid get hurt in a racing accident shortly after my story appeared last week, but I know he will bounce back strong.

Keep chasing the dream, Chase.

• Young guns: It was great to see youngsters Amand Scheri and Aiko Mendoza play in this year’s IWGO. They are going to need young golfers like that to come out and keep the tournament alive.

It’s always my pleasure to cover that event for these ladies.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

everywhere. We play with a lot of heart and drive,” Monroe said. “We’re not going to give up on balls easily on defense, and we also have some girls who can really put the ball away on offense.”

The Lady Lions will be co-captained by First Team Little Ten-All Conference and first team AllBCR selection Alexa “Lexi” Loftus and second team All-BCR selection Paige Conner.

Loftus, a junior, brings with her 154 kills as a sophomore last year, which was good enough to rank her third in the area while she also ranked among the areas leaders with 27 aces and 168 digs.

Conner, a senior, amassed 253 assists, 114 digs and 41 aces in her junior campaign.

“Paige and Lexi both come to mind when I think of our leadership.

They’re both incredible leaders who put the effort in and lead by example.

Having them both out there setting the example for our team will be beneficial for the entire team,” Monroe said.

LaMoille brings back returning letterwinners to start this season in Loftus (middle blocker), Conner (setter), seniors Alana Cherry (outside hitter) and Riley Johnson (libero), junior Maddie Deery (setter/opposite) and sophomore Nya Ranel (middle blocker). A new face at the varsity level, junior Karli Forbes (outside hitter), will round out the starting rotation.

The Lady Lions will rely on its starting core as many have experience at the varsity level, but key contributions will come from the non-starting members as well.

“Our whole team is looking solid inside and out, and I won’t hesitate to call on our bench,” Monroe said. “We have two communities supporting us, and we have been a co-op for so long that the kids come to practice and it’s like they have already spent the entire day together because they click so well together and support each other, just as our communities do.”

That support coming off of the bench in the form of relief for the Lady Lions will be seniors Hannah Pinter (middle blocker), Haley Monier (opposite) and Katy Anderson

2016 LaMoille/Ohio volleyball schedule

* The times listed are for the start of the first level of play.

Aug. 22, Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 23, Riverdale at Ohio, 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 25, Woodland, 5:45 p.m.

Aug. 27, At Serena Freshman Tournament, 9 a.m.

Aug. 30, AFC at Ohio, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 1, Midland, 5:45 p.m.

Sept. 6, at Henry, 6 p.m.

Sept. 8, Kirkland, 5:45 p.m.

Sept. 10, Lady Lion Invite, 8 a.m.

Sept. 13, at IC, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 20, HBR, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 22, at Newark, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 26, at Low-Point, 6 p.m.

Sept. 29, Serena, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 3-7, Little 10 Tourney at Serena Oct. 8, at Dixon Tournament Oct. 11, at Paw Paw, 5:45 p.m.

Oct. 13, at E-Leland, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 15, Plano/Sandwich Invite, TBA Oct. 18, Somonauk, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 22, at Serena FS Tournament

(defensive specialist).

Junior Christina Muncy (opposite) and sophomores Hannah Weeks (defensive specialist) and returning letter winner Cassie Martin (outside hitter) will also see playing time this season.

The Lady Lions are set to suit up for their season opener as they host the Amboy Clippers at 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 22, at LaMoille.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

2013 Cadillac SRX

FWD, 4DR 4DR

$27,995 $27,99

2006 Honda Odyssey dy ey

132k 2k miles miles, FW FWD D

$7,995

2012 12 GMC Yukon Denal Denali

SM-PR6396217-0820

1500, 00 AWD

$40,995 $40,99

2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD

2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Buick Encore

2010 Ford F-150

51kk mile miles, 4WD $44,98 $44,980

Red, d, 24k miles il $17,980 $17,98

AWD, 41k Miles $20,225

4WD D 91k mile miles les $25,990

2015 Chevrolet Equinox qu

2009 09 Chevrolet Suburban Suburba

2011 GMC Canyon yo

FWD, D, 1LT

$19,980 124k 4k Miles Miles, 4W 4WD D $19,98

$18,980 91k miles, Crew Ca Cabb $18,98

8k Miles Miles, 4W 4WD D $34,85 $34,850

2013 Toyota Venza

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2013 Honda Fit

LIMITED, MITED, 34k Miles $25,98 $25,980

$30,850 $30,85 16k miles, Doubl Double ble Ca bl Cabb $3

$24,980 4WD, 73k miles il $24,98

60k miles, 38 Hw Hwy $1 $12,995 $12,99

2016 Ford Explorer

4WD, 19k mil miles iles $36,98 $36,980 2012 GMC Terrain

FWD, D, SLE

$14,680 $14,68

$21,980 $21,98

2014 Chevrolet Mailibu

11kk Mile Miles, les, 11LT LT

$18,690 $18,69

2014 14 Ford F-150

2014 Chevrolet Camaro

2014 Chevrolet Cruze

2014 Chevrolet Sonic

2013 13 Chevrolet Silverado 150 1500

2014 Road King

2009 Acura MDX

10k Miles, R RWD WD $2 $22,980

FWD, 29k Mil Miles $15,99 $15,995

42kk Miles, FFWD WD $11,99 $11,995

$34,880 4WD Crewcab b $3

$24,900 CVO, 3.8 3.8k .8kk Miles $24, .8

94k Mi Miles, AWD WD $16,496

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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

- 200 Employment 227 • Drivers Local TRUCK DRIVER wanted.

Call 815-252-0065 Part-time CDL DRIVER wanted. Must be able to pass drug test and DOT physical.

Call 815-646-4582 Wanted: CDL DRIVERS for seed corn harvest in Annawan/Atkinson area.

Call 309-489-6119

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS Call 815-875-4461

228 • Help Wanted Part-time DELIVERY DRIVERS & Part time KITCHEN HELP Apply in person Wednesday-Sunday, after 4pm @ Belluccio's, 115 South Main, Sheffield Help Wanted: COOKS/DISHWASHERS Serious Inquiries Only.

Nights & weekends a must! Apply within: Pizza Cellar, 402 South Main, Princeton, IL BOOKKEEPER/ FRONT END MANAGER. Full-time with benefits.

Experience preferred.

Apply in person: Sullivans Foods, 125 Backbone Road East, Princeton ESTABLISHED LOCAL COMPANY offers full-time, year-round interior work Minimum one-year experience and clear driver's liSend resume cense with references and pay history to: PO Box 595, Princeton, IL 61356 Fast growing Construction Company looking for experienced FRAME and FINISH CARPENTER. Competitive pay based on experience. Call 815-326-8702 to apply

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228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

Bureau County will hire a GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN. Applicants should have a degree from a four year accredited college or university, with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems Technology and/or 2 years experience in a responsible position directly related to building and maintaining GIS database. The position requires thorough knowledge of GIS software (Esri-Arcgis) digitizing, data manipulation procedures, and the ability to read/interpret legal descriptions. A complete job description, and applications are available in the Bureau County Supervisor of Assessments Office, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 until August 31, 2016 GREEN GABLES in Bradford is looking for 2 individuals to join our production shop team. Must possess a valid driver's license, positive attitude, be punctual and the ability to learn and take direction. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance in addition to holiday and vacation pay. Email resume to scott@greengablesfurniture.com. Past employees need not respond.

Full-time & part-time, seasonal positions available for experienced COOKS at local hunting club in Putnam, IL. October 15th to December 13th, 2016. Excellent wage. Flexible hours.

Call 815-866-3510

Harvest help wanted for a grain farm.

Call 815-878-3530 Professional Office looking for a full-time INSURANCE BILLING/ RECEPTIONIST. Some Saturday mornings, late afternoons & evening hours required.

Please reply to: Box 380 Bureau County Republican PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 CHS ANNAWAN currently has openings for MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS and PROCESS OPERATORS at the CHS Annawan Ethanol plant in Annawan, IL. Applications & job descriptions are available on our website CHSINC.com, under the Careers heading. CHS is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer Looking for a Full/parttime MEAT CUTTER. Experienced preferred.

Benefits: 401k & paid vacation. Apply in person: Sullivans Foods, 125 Backbone Road East, Princeton Part-Time ATTENDANT @ Precision Auto Wash, 717 North Main, Princeton.

Apply in person LAMOILLE HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a part-time CUSTODIAN which could lead to full-time position.

Reply to: ziegler@ lamoilleschools.org SCHOOL BUS DRIVER for Dalzell Grade School for coming school year 20162017.

Contact 815-663-8821 for an application.

FIND IT RIGHT HERE!

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

229 • Professional/ Clerical

229 • Professional/ Clerical

229 • Professional/ Clerical

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to come join our team and make a difference.

We have a full-time 3rd shift opening, a part-time 2nd shift weekends and a full-time day shift for CNA's.

Please apply in person at: COLONIAL HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTRE, 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL The difference is in the care!

Part-time Seasonal AG OFFICE Position at our Buda Plant. Qualifications: strong office skills, organized, general math and computer experience a must. Hours vary, would include some evenings and weekends. September 15th start date. Please send resume to: Ag View FS, 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356

COUNTRY COMFORT RETIREMENT HOMES of Princeton & Henry now hiring RN or LPN. Applicant must be willing to work both Princeton & Henry locations, days & evenings: CNA position, full/part-time (experience in dementia care helpful.

Benefit package available.

Apply online: www. countrycomfort retirement.com

FIND YOUR JOB right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

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

Call 815-875-4461

PUBLIC AUCTION - REAL ESTATE

The following described Real Estate will be offered at Public Auction located at 22307 2060 N Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 on: Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 6:00 P.M.

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH • 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located at 22307 2060 N. Ave., Princeton, IL 61356, Bureau County.

PARCEL #1: Situated on 3 acres, the property consists of a 1 1/2 story home with an attached garage and several outbuildings. The 1974 home has a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, 2 bedrooms and full bath on the main floor, there is a bedroom suite with full bath on the upper level.

The walk out basement has a full bath. The property has hot water heat and central air. On the property there is an unattached single car garage, 30’ x 45’ pole type barn with a lean to and a 30’ x 36’ machine shed. The Tax I.D. number is 10-23-100-013. The 2015 taxes payable in 2016 is $1,657.72.

PARCEL #2: 3.32 acres vacant land zoned agriculture, located at the east side of Parcel 1. 420’+ road frontage. The Tax I.D. number is 10-23100-014. The 2015 taxes payable in 2016 is $34.00 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 7, 2016.

2) The 2015 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2016 will be paid by the seller. The 2016 real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of possession.

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

4) The property is being sold in “AS IS“ condition, with no warranties of any kind.

5) 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.

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

7) To view the property contact Rick Rediger – Auctioneer at 815-6997999.

Seller –

CHARLES R. DOTY, Estate

Attorney for Seller: Dan Tracy 111 Park Ave. E, Princeton, IL 61356 815.875.6551 Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. Required

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

Promote Your Job Openings Here!

Call 815-875-4461

PUBLIC AUCTION

The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 23393 2000 N. Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 Directions to sale site: 3 miles North of Princeton, IL on Rte. 34 to Dover, then ½ mile West on Twp. Rd. 2200N LOOK FOR PHOTOS AND UPCOMING AUCTIONS AT www.rickrediger.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 9:00 A.M.

ANTIQUE IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT High wheel driving cart, wood wheels; Bob sleds; John Deere Wagon Co. long box high wheel wagon w/JD gear; Buck Board high wheel wagon; Wood double box on steel wheel gear; Piper-Odell Unloader Co. Princeton, IL – flare box auger wagon; Horse drawn manure spreader on steel w/wooden draper, complete; VanBrunt and Davidson wood drill box on wood spoke wheels; American Harrow Co., July 15, 1884, horse drawn cultivator; IH horse drawn 1 row corn bundler, ground driven, steel drive wheels; Appleton Manuf. Co. Batavia, IL chopper/husker; 2 – Hayes 2 row horse drawn planter; 2 – JD 290 2 row corn planters w/fert. Boxes (1-steel wheel, 1-rubber); McCormick 2 row planter on steel; JD 290 planter frame; JD steel beam walking plows; walking plows & cultivators; JD 1 bottom plow with steel wheels; JD 2 bot plow on steel; Emmerson Rockford – 2 bot plow on steel; Jene & Co 1 row planter; Wood beam sod plow; JD horse drawn 1 row cultivator on steel; potato planter w/steel wheels; Grand Detour potato plow; 2 – McCormick oat seeders; drag rake; dump rake on steel; wooden 3 gang roller/mulcher, 12’; wooden corn stalk rake; wood 5 section harrow w/steel teeth; wood 2 section harrow; horse drawn mechanical harrow; Emerson, Deering & McCormick #7 horse drawn sickle mower on steel; wood concrete mixer; Gravely L Power Unit and attachments; dirt scoops; cast iron drag scoop; wooden grain grader; corn sheller/fanning mill; several wood corn shellers; Chatham Mill Manson Campbell & Co. Detroit, MI fanning mill; wood corn cutter with trough; several grinding stones, pedal and treadle type; many wood carpenter boxes; tool boxes; steamer trunks; shipping crates; Platform Scale w/ multiple scale bars; Fairbanks Platform Scale; gasoline engine; oil cans; elec. 6” planer; band saw; block planes; wood rakes; hay forks; hand tools (wood & iron); wood implement handles; corn dryers; planter check wire; wood clamps; wagon, bottle & pump jacks; cistern pump; Rafe Hyd. Eng. Manuf. Co. Andover, NJ water pump; misc lumber; wagon spring seat; wagon springs; spring wagon bolsters; cast iron seat; trollies; pulleys; rake reels; steel wheels; wood spoke wheels; steel planter wheels; tongues; double & single trees; 5 & 6 horse hitches; horse collars; oxen yoke; leather; harness; leather vise; MOWERS: Cub Cadet 1100; Grasshopper 227 Zero turn mower; ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES Wash tables; walnut drop leaf table; misc. wood chairs; 3’ square and round butcher block tables; single door pine wardrobe; iron bed; baby buggy; counter height knee hole desk; Automatic Model 22 copper wringer washing machine; wrought iron hall tree; wood drying rack; cast iron scalding pot, skillet & kettle; Star Mixing paint in cases; bottles; kerosene lanterns and lamps; wire garden gates; porch swing; several cider presses; milk, cream & fuel cans; various wood barrels; wood water barrel; wood livestock trough; chicken crates; galvanized wash tubs; brass artillery shells; register grates; wood doors; window screens; several wood porch posts; 25 + wood shutters; picture frames; brass fire extinguisher; metal bath tub; SS milk containers; slaw cutter; wood butter churn; 3 gal crock w/lid; Union Stoneware Co. 6 gal crock; Ideal crock salt feeders Model B; Crescent #12 ladies bike frame; tricycles; flat, wood sleigh & reindeer lawn display; Seller:

HAROLD B. STEELE, Princeton, IL 61356 Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. Required

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE – WYANET, IL 61379 – 815-699-7999 AUCTIONEERS: RICK REDIGER, JON MOON and JEREMY REDIGER AUCTIONEER COMMENT: Harold has decided to clean out the Livestock barn! Don’t miss this opportunity to see what the Steel’s will be selling come sale day!

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232 • Business Opportunities

448 • Pets & Livestock

********** 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

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

- 400 Merchandise 444 • Farm Equipment 1950 Minneapolis Moline R Tractor. Overhauled and restored. $4,600.

Call 815-866-5882

To Give Away To A Good Home. 3 year old male, Rottweiler. Inside dog.

Purebred, no papers.

Great with kids. Very lovable. Call 815-876-0557

450 • Under $1000 4 solid quality maple chairs, $40 each/best; mid size mirror $18; child's wooden rocking horse $15. 815-830-8153 4 solid quality maple chairs, $35 each/best; mid size mirror $15; child's wooden rocking horse $10. 815-830-8153 Air conditioner, 220v, $100; bicycle, $25; tread mill & stationary bike $60. Call 815-546-2677 Basketball hoop (no net), $10; adjustable crutches, $10. Call 815-878-5851 Jazzy Power Chair (wheelchair). Works great. $400.

Call 815-876-7200 Kenmore, white, refrigerator, 20.5 cu. ft; free standing freezer, 5.3 cu.ft. $200 each or best offer. Call 815-646-4090 Les Paul Epiphone guitar with amp, picks and cords, $225.

Call 815-719-2375

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SAT., AUGUST 20, 2016

Held At: Tri-County Fairgrounds, Mendota, IL

10:00 AM START

Antiques, Primitives, Collectibles, Furniture, Glassware, Household, Holstien Cow Collectibles Tools, Garage & Yard Items, Appliances Lots Of Boxes To Unpack Several Hayracks Of Items Go To Aucitonzip.com For Full Listing & Pictures

BECKER AUCTION SERVICE 815-638-2686

PUBLIC AUCTION VACANT LOT

The Following Vacant Lot in Deer Run North Subdivision in Princeton, IL will be Sold at Auction on:

FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 2016 TIME: 4:00 P.M.

View Listing on website: www.tumblesonauction.com VACANT LOT Lot 14 Ridgefield Road in Deer Run North Princeton, IL Lot is Located in a Beautiful Wooded Subdivision Just East of Princeton, IL on Rt. 26 Subdivision is Located in Section 35 Township 16 North Bureau Co. IL Parcel #513A50 LOT SIZE Approx. 175 X 276 TERMS FOR 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 an Aerial Map or Information Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Lot is being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

460 • Garage Sales

614 • Car Sales

614 • Car Sales

614 • Car Sales

New Stealth Cam motion detector, security camera $25; New throw, $5; Kodak Easy Share camera Call 815-343-9121

MAGNOLIA 204 North Chicago (Main Road). Friday, Saturday, August 19, 20; 8am-2pm.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE - DURING MAGNOLIA DAYS. Nice clothing, collectibles, toys, etc.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

PRINCETON 730 Timber Ridge Road. Friday, August 19 & Saturday, August 20; 9am–2pm.

100's of romance books, crochet & quilting magazine, exercise bike, desk, misc household items

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

2002 BUICK LeSabre.

Must See. $2,380.

Great condition.

Call 815-915-8387

2012 CHEVY Surburban 1500, LT Sport, 4 door, loaded, excellent condition.

16,300 miles. $32,500. 815-376-7491

Sun Mountain pull golf cart. $40. Like new.

Call 815-876-0016 Two, new folding/reclining Adirondack chairs with ottomans. Outdoor Spar urethane finish. $150.

Call 815-872-6911

************ 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.

E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

Wingback, upholstered chair. Used very little, very good condition. $40 Call 815-719-3022

PRINCETON 107 East Company Street (north of Methodist Church). Friday, August 19, 8am4pm; Saturday, August 20, 8am-noon.

Multi-Family Sale.

New Items! Baby walker, baby swing, clothes, shelves, household, toys, too many items to mention!

PRINCETON 19121 Norwood Dr. Thursday,August 18, 12pm-4pm; Friday, August 19, 8am-5pm Saturday, August 20 8am12pm.

MOVING SALE Furniture, housewares, garden, jewelry, and much more! Go South on Main 2 miles right on Lovers Lane, right on Norwood Dr. Last house on circle.

PRINCETON 515 7th Street. Saturday, August 20, 8am-4pm.

MULTI FAMILY SALE Household, decorative, air compressor, tools, lots of miscellaneous.

Never know what will be there!

PRINCETON 815 South Church. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August, 18, 19, 20; 8am-?

Tools, toys, bikes, a/c, kitchen items, all clothes 25¢ each, trolling motor, 15” tires PRINCETON Timber Ridge /Rt 26- 2332 East Amelia.

Thursday, August 18, 3pm-7pm; Friday, Saturday, August 19, 20, 8am12pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Everything must go.

Antiques, furniture, dishes, many new items. Collectible vinyl records.

Many housewares

GARAGE SALES HERE!!

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales 1984 FORD BRONCO, 4 wheel drive, power windows, good tires, 5.8 liter, 4 barrel carb, $2,500.

Call 901-268-6161

PUBLIC AUCTION

The following items will be offered at Public Auction at “The Shed” Rediger Auction Service, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016 9:30 A.M.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES: 3 and 4 stack barrister bookcases; Leaded glass top, curved glass china cabinet; marble top commode; Waterfall vanity and chest of drawers; parlor tables; misc. wood chairs; Hurricane lamps; leaded glass Tiffany style lamps; covered wagon table lamp; GE meter table lamp; hump back trunk; spinning wheel; smoke stand; plant stands; mantel & pendulum clocks; Regulator wall clock; duck figurines, light, planters, miniature decoys, calls, decanters; DUCKS UNLIMITED: several framed prints, decanters, DU “One of A Kind” plate; Goebel Hummel: 3 figurines, 1980 annual plate; cast iron alligator nut cracker; Shawnee blue shakers and sugar bowl; Shawnee Pig Pitcher; Shirley Temple creamers; Mr. Peanut glass canister; baby bouncy seats; baby shoes; hats; hat stands; quilts; embroidered pillow cases; dollies; American Legion Cape; School bells; Walnut and Western school letters; Walnut Yearbooks – 1939, 46, 47 & 49. Walnut Grade School Yearbooks – 1963, 66-69; Wyanet Yearbooks – 1942; advertising pieces, many local; pencils and bullet pencil collection; globes; Guardian Service; Cast Iron kettle and skillets; binoculars; vintage cameras; stereoscope and cards; oil & kerosene lamps; lanterns; harness bells on straps; tin candle mold; large wooden fish trap; “Mike-Radio” WZOE; Chicago Cubs wall clock; Sega One Arm Bandit; mounted deer head; mounted steer horns; Thompson’s Malted Milk tin container; gold-Prize Ice Tea crock (no lid); salt crock; Red Wing 5 gal Water Cooler; Silver serving set, dishes & table service; cutlery; carnival glass vase, compote, bowl; Etched glass stemware & serving dishes; Costume jewelry; class rings; wedding bands; black hills gold & turquoise jewelry; hankie, jewelry & cedar boxes; framed prints; books; cookbooks; many Bureau County books & maps; hundreds of postcards; scrapbooks; Royal & Olivetti typewriters; 45’s records; INSTRUMENTS: Banjo, small banjo, snare drum in case, flute, horn; TOYS: Marx Mobile Electric Matic Car; Structo auto operated dump truck; Marx steam type electric train; Marx Pistol Range game; Structo crane; Tonka cement mixer; S.H.C.-Hat; Deluxe TVJET; wood doll high chair; doll crib; phonograph; child’s books; comic books; Tom Thumb Typewriter in orig. box; Tom Thumb cash register; Skilcraft Labs; vintage board games; puzzles; Dale Evans Coloforms; models; 007 Oddjob action figure in orig. box; Barbie dolls, cases, clothes, & dream house; Skipper doll, case & clothes; several dolls in various condition; GI Joe foot locker and board game; chalkboards; marbles; 2 – Mattel Strum Fun Guitar in orig. box; HOUSEHOLD AND GARAGE ITEMS: hall seat; twin bed; bedroom set; table & chairs; brown upholstered recliner; occasional chairs; desk chairs; table & floor lamps; quilt rack; gun cabinet; wall gun rack; Grandfather’s clock; combination safe; MOWERS: Scag Gas Freedom Z Lawn Mower, 26 hp Briggs, 48” deck; Simplicity Regent, Kohler 16 hp, 38” deck; Simplicity Regent, Kohler 16 hp, 38” deck; JD 38T lawn sweep; Finco 12V lawn sprayer, trailer, boom; Toro elec. Chain saw; 1350 KW Starts All alternator; Tool Shop 10”, 5 speed drill press; bench grinders; 1 Ton come along; hand tools; Stub Caster rod & reel; several fishing reels; Coleman 3,000 BTU camp heater; Items may be viewed during regular business hours the week prior to the Auction.

Seller:

CHARLES BELL ESTATE, Walnut

Attorney for Seller: Mike English 10 W Park Ave, Princeton, IL 815-875-4555 Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required CASH OR GOOD CHECK – Not Responsible for Accidents

JOE & JANELLE McCARTER Princeton, IL

Call 815-878-9353

WANTING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Call 815-875-4461

D PUBLIC AUCTION The following items will be offered at Public Auction at O “The Shed” Rediger Auction Service, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL N ‘T MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 29, 2016

D O N ‘T

M I S S

M I S S

5:30 P.M. PREVIEW BEGINNING AT 3 P.M.

175 +/- Lots • Coins, Paper, Watches and Baseball Cards Go to rickrediger.com for complete listing

Seller:

T H I S

CHARLES BELL ESTATE, Walnut Attorney for Seller: Mike English 10 W Park Ave, Princeton, IL 815-875-4555

O N E!

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, Wyanet, IL 815-699-7999 Rick Rediger - Jeremy Rediger - Jon Moon

LARGE COIN, WATCH & BASEBALL CARD AUCTION ON MON., AUG. 29TH @ 5:30 PM PREVIEW AT 3:00 PM

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Public Auction

151.18 +/- ACRES PRIME FARMLAND BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS SATURDAY- AUGUST 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING TRACT AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE GREEN RIVER COUNTRY CLUB – ½ MILE EAST OF WALNUT - 15212 IL HWY 92 WALNUT, IL 61376 .

The farm is well located just ½ mile Northeast of Walnut, Illinois bordering 1500 E St on the West Side and just ¼ mile North of State Route 92.

151.18 +/- Acres located in part of North Half of Section 10, Township 18 North Range 8 East Bureau County, Illinois. PPN: 03-10-100-004 & 03-10-200-001. 2015 Taxes payable 2016 were $3,508 but this included building site. Approximate tax per acre on farmland is $20 per acre. The PI is estimated at 120.7 using Optimum Crop Productivity Rating For Illinois Soils. Predominant Soils on the farm consist of La Rose Silt Loam, 145B2 Saybrook Sitl Loam, 622B2 Wyanet Silt Loam and 68A+ Sable Silt Loam.

Tillable acres are estimated at 150.36 per FSA records.

No buildings are included with the tract. The farm will be offered as a single tract.

SELLER:LORNA C. DURHAM ESTATE BRUCE BIRKEY – ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE JOHN DURHAM - EXECUTOR

TERMS OF THE SALE The farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis based on surveyed acres. The successful bidder will be required to pay ten percent (10%) down the day of the auction and the balance will be due on or before December 1, 2016.

Taxes for 2016 will be provided as a credit to the purchaser based on 2015 taxes. The farm is leased for the 2016 crop year and the Seller shall retain the income for 2016.

Open tenancy for 2017. A title policy in the amount of the purchase price, subject to standard and usual exceptions, will be furnished to the buyer at closing. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertised or announced terms and/or conditions. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Current survey will be provided. Fall tillage with be allowed following harvest with proper insurance coverage.

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

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

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

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

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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education, Spring Valley Elementary C.C.S.D. #99, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for said school district

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for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection. The tentative budget will be on file at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, located at John F. Kennedy School, 800 North Richards Street, Spring Valley, Illinois, from and after 8:00 a.m. on the 18th day of August 2016.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September 2016, in the North Media Center Room at John F. Kennedy School, 800 North Richards Street, Spring Valley, Illinois.

Dated this, 18th day of August 2016, Board of Education of Spring Valley Elementary C.C.S.D. #99, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois.

Signed: James Hermes, Superintendent of Schools Jack Kusek, Secretary, Board of Education Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 18, 2016.

ning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, is on file and conveniently available for public inspection. The tentative budget will be on file at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, located at Hall High School, 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley, Illinois, from and after 8:00 a.m. on the 15th day of August, 2016.

Notice is further given that a public meeting on said budget will be held at 5:45 p.m., on the 21st day of September, 2016, in the library at Hall High School, 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley, Illinois.

Dated this 15th day of

August, 2016, Board of Education of Hall High School District #502, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois.

Signed: Michael Struna Superintendent of Schools.

Lynn Ellis Secretary, Board of Education Published in the Bureau County Republican August 18, 2016.

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NO. 73-MC-15 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of September, 2016, 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 Kerry L. Jaggers residence, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, in Concord Township, 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 8th day of August 2016, at Princeton, Illinois.

MARY C. DREMANN Circuit Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois Ex Officio Clerk of said Drainage District Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 11 and 18, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education, Hall High School District #502, in the County of Bureau, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year begin-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF POND CREEK ) UNION SPECIAL ) DRAINAGE )

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Heartland Bank and Trust Company ) PLAINTIFF )

Vs. ) Steven Pomatto; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/13/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 9/15/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 6 IN RIVA’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE, OF DALZELL, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPT THE UNDERLYING COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE THEREOF. PIN 18-24-155-007 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 Main Street, Dalzell, IL 61320 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10123.

I699934 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-17-281-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $96,284.16.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The estate after confirmation of the sale June 20, 2016 4:42:30 p.m.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1518706. E-Mail: iIpleadings@potestivolaw.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, ) FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA ) TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL ) CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ) FOR BCAT 2014-4TT ) Plaintiff, )

-v.- ) LINDA K. OUELLETTE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 34 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County will at 11:30 a.m. on September 15, 2016, at the the front steps of the Bureau Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, (East Door), PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF WEST CROWN STREET WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17 IN TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, A DISTANCE OF 130 FEET AS AND FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 4 A DISTANCE OF 140.8 FEET, TO THE NORTH LINE OF ORANGE STREET, AS LAID OUT EAST AND WEST THROUGH “GOSSE WILTZ ADDITION” TO THE CITY OF PRINCETON; THENCE EAST AT A RIGHT ANGLE, 62 1/2 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 4,140.8 FEET; THENCE WEST 62 1/2 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 415 ORANGE STREET,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, ) FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA ) TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL ) CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ) FOR BCAT 2014-4TT ) Plaintiff, ) - v.)

LINDA K. OUELLETTE, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 34 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County will at 11:30 a.m. on September 15, 2016, at the the front steps of the Bureau Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, (East Door), PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 415 ORANGE STREET, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-17-281-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $96,284.16.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. ,223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1518706. E-Mail: iIpleadings@potestivolaw.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Heartland Bank and Trust Company ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Steven Pomatto; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/13/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 9/15/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 18-24-155-007 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 Main Street, Dalzell, IL 61320 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-15-10123.

I699934 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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FRISBEE PLASTIC MEASURE FRICKET FLOATED FLYING CAMERA PLATE DODGE COURT CATCH ALERT YALE SOLD DISC

In 1948,Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni created a plastic disc that could fly with better accuracy than a tin pie plate.

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Circle the disc that will continue the pattern in each row.

When Morrison sold the rights to Wham-O in 1957, the company named the disc the Frisbee® (pronounced FRIZ'-bee).

Today, the fifty-year-old Frisbee® is owned by Mattel Toy Manufacturers, only one of at least sixty manufacturers of flying discs.

Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

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New Combos

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How do you think each game is played? Look them up and find out if you guessed correctly.

Look through the newspaper for two items that don’t seem to go together. Think of as many ways as you can to invent something new by combining those two things. For example, what could you make with a combination of a camera and sunglasses?

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Mix and match news stories to create silly stories. Select a who, what, when, where, why and how from different stories. Write a silly news story with these facts. For extra silliness, use quotes from other news stories.

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