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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Preserving the reservoir Spring Valley plans for new wastewater treatment plant

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley City Council had a full plate of topics to discuss Monday, Aug. 17, including a possible boil order for the city and awarding a contract for the wastewater treatment plant project.

Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini began by wishing alderman Larry Koehler a

quick recovery from a few mini strokes he suffered, as well as a bout with pneumonia.

Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston said camera surveillance projects at Kirby Park and Savitch Park are scheduled to begin by the middle of next week and should be completed within a few days.

Marini indicated the city is asking residents to conserve their water; for the second straight week a code

red has been issued concerning the water quality coming from Well 10, which is in use as Well 11 is being renovated. Well 11 is close to working condition, but recent water well tests have not passed protocol. Marini is hopeful two successive and uncontaminated samples, spaced 24 hours apart as required by EPA regulations, will be produced by the end of the week.

Sangston indicated out of just under 2,100 people registered for code red alerts, about 65 percent have received a notification through call, text or email.

Citizens can visit the city’s

website or the city clerk’s office to sign up for notifications, and Sangston said research is being accomplished toward a more user-friendly system as to involve a greater percentage of the population. Superintendent of public works Jeff Norton suggested adding a reminder to each water bill for citizens to sign up for notifications.

Alderman Ken Bogacz indicated a water and sewer committee meeting was utilized Monday, Aug. 10, to discuss the status of Wells 10 and 11. He said Well 10

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Rethinking Darius Miller Park Committee to reconvene

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Plans to renovate Darius Miller Park are back on the city of Princeton’s agenda.

Mayor Joel Quiram brought the topic to light at the Monday, Aug. 17, city council meeting.

He explained the city had formed a committee in the past that discussed plans to improve the park, however, the project never got off the ground.

Now with a thriving Main Street, Quiram said he feels it’s time the city move forward with improvement plans.

Following Homestead Festival, Quiram has four tasks he would like to complete using city labor.

The first task will be to tear out the fountains, which are no longer hooked up. Quiram said parts for the fountains are difficult to come by, and oftentimes the pumps fail.

The second task will be

to flatten out the mounds in the park. He said the dirt could be used to fill in the area where the fountains currently stand. The bushes around the fountains would also be torn out, as they wouldn’t look right with the fountains gone, Quiram said.

The third task will be to tear down the shelter.

“The shelter is in the worst condition it’s even been,” Quiram said, adding there is a lot of dry rot around the shelter, and the structure is not worth saving.

Quiram would like to leave the concrete pad the shelter is built on, pending what future plans may be for the area.

The fourth task will be to tear out the sidewalks, which Quiram said will lead to nowhere once the shelter and fountains are removed. Once removed, grass seed will then be put down.

“We could do all of this with city labor, so we wouldn’t have to hire anything out,” he said.

“It wouldn’t cost the city

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Lawson named Walnut chief of police

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WALNUT— The village of Walnut swore in a new police chief at its regular Walnut Village Board meeting Monday, Aug. 17.

With all of the chairs in the village meeting room filled with family members, Village President Dennis Grobe swore in new Walnut Police Chief Glenn Lawson. Lawson accepted the challenges and responsibilities of his new position, and Lawson also then recited the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor. This oath will be displayed in Lawson’s new office within the village office area.

Grobe then expressed his gratitude to Lawson for stepping up to accept police responsibilities during the Walnut Fourth of July celebration and also stated he looks forward to working with him in the future.

Lawson, originally from the Chicago suburb of

Northfield, moved to the area in 2001, working for several local businesses and also managing his own business for several years. He has a bachelor’s degree. from the University of Phoenix and has completed numerous additional training courses at Northwestern University, the state of Illinois and the Police Training Institute of the University of Illinois. Lawson was a police officer and investigator for the Northfield (Ill.) Police Department. Recently he was employed at Advantage Logistics and the Buda Police Department. He joined the Walnut Police Department in August 2014 as a police officer.

After the swearing in ceremony was completed, Lawson shared with the board that he has been reviewing the policies and procedures previously in place within the Walnut Police Department. He has adopted the policies and

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Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ ...

Fred McCauley keeps the wheels in motion after four decades as motorcycle mechanic

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Fred McCauley loves motorcycles. He grew up in his dad’s machine shop, adding lawnmower engines to bicycles, laying twowheeled trails down the sideline of every canal in the area and sacrificing the serenity of countless back country patches of earth in exchange for tornadoes of torque. He has spent his entire life turning wrenches at the side of a bike, so he figured long ago he better make a living by doing what came naturally.

McCauley of Princeton grew up north of Dover near Green Oak. He said everybody in the area had a mini-bike, and if it broke down or if someone was in the market for a vehicle Frankenstein would have been fond of, he was the guy to see. They built a scrambler-type track out on his dad’s property for all the local adolescents who desired to fly without wings and lean into curves so sharp their knees would drag the ground.

“I started racing motorcycles and snowmobiles when I was 14 or 15 years old,” said McCauley, who remembered races where 40 guys started and only 10 finished. “In the ‘70s it wasn’t if you were the fastest guy out there, but if you had the most reliable motorcycle because you’d finish the race.”

McCauley took his toolbox to Pierce Yamaha in Wyanet in 1973, and proceeded to work for practically every motorcycle repair shop in the area throughout the following decade before starting his own shop in the early ‘80s.

“I didn’t think my own shop would be as successful as it was, but I was basically working 12 hours a day, seven days a week, so it was crazy busy,” McCauley recalled, indicating he hired kids off the street to clean carburetors and

change tires, even inviting his son, Jason, into the workshop to learn the trade.

His business only lasted four years before he moved on due to financial constraints, but McCauley has been the service manager at Gieson Motorsports in Rock Falls for the last 13 years, and his hands have never been idle. He said motorcycles are fun to tinker with, and he uses his own garage to help out his friends, doing “odds and ends,” restoration and basic repair on any hog that rolls into his driveway.

“It’s somewhat therapeutic to work on an engine because there is satisfaction in figuring it out and getting it running right,” said McCauley, who enjoys troubleshooting each apparatus before he ever rolls up his sleeves. “Anybody can replace parts if they know the part and have the right tools, but you’re ahead of the curve if you see the different problems and know what you’ll have to replace.”

McCauley said the industry has changed drastically in the last four decades with advances in technology and electronics, so scrapping a bike after 15,000 miles is a thing of the past. Now some engines last 100,000 miles and includes electronic fuel injection, cruise control, reverse, traction control, heated grips and seats, even airbags.

“Manufacturers want to keep fuel mileage and performance up, but also increase the safety of motorcycles, so they are big into continuing education programs,” McCauley said, adding he attends a handful of educational seminars each year and spends half his time at Gieson Motorsports training technicians. “I rely on plug-in diagnostic computers all day long because the information is available. The field has

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Fred McCauley, service manager at Gieson Motorsports in Rock Falls, uses over four decades of small engine repair experience, and often times plug-in diagnostics, to fix his friend’s motorcycles in his garage in Princeton. Motorcycles of every make and model fill Fred McCauley’s driveway in Princeton on a regular basis.

changed, not just the machines.”

McCauley understands the risk associated with motorcycles, but he stressed common sense, rider awareness and a constant respect for the activ-

ity. With all the mechanical advances throughout the years, he said word of mouth between peers is still one of the most useful ways to gain knowledge.

The tedium of a factory job has never been a concern

for McCauley, and with the fellowship of friends he’s gained after a half century on the open road always stopping in to talk shop, it will be hard for him to hang up his tools.

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Taking a ride on the Booby Bus Fundraiser benefits those with breast cancer

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

OHIO — Courtney Forristall of Ohio has always gone the extra mile to celebrate each year her mother has remained cancer free.

Since she was in kindergarten, she has always found some unique way to mark the special day — whether it was through hanging signs all over the house, decorating her mom’s car or purchasing every pink item at the dollar store, from curtains to sunglasses, and even a toilet seat cover.

Her mother, Terri Conner of Ohio, has been free of cancer for 25 years.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. As a wife and mother of two children at the time — ages 3 and 5 — it was a very worrisome time for everyone.

“I was very, very scared because you didn’t hear about cancer at that time,” she said.

“You hear more about it now.”

Conner underwent chemotherapy and other treatments throughout the next year, which successfully killed he cancer.

However, she had to have a double mastectomy, and doctors recommended she undergo a hysterectomy to ensure the cancer would not spread to that area of her body.

Through one of the toughest years of her life, Conner said her oncologist is the one who kept her fighting each day.

“When I had gotten very sick and I wasn’t going to do this anymore, he told I was, and I was going to do it for my kids I had at home,” she said. “I’m very fortunate he did that.

That’s what it took to keep me going and keep me strong.”

Forristall said she and Conner

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Pictured are committee members of The Booby Bus event. Brittany Lehn (from left), Tina O’Brien, Terri Conner, Courtney Forristall and Amy Funderberg. The Booby Bus is a one-day annual event that provides a fun time to celebrate and bring awareness to breast cancer. This year’ s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. always had opposite opinions on the anniversary celebrations.

“She feels almost like she should be quiet because not as many people were as lucky as her. Where I feel like it’s a big deal. I feel like it should be more of a celebration,” Forristall said.

The idea of a celebration really took hold when Conner’s 20th year of being cancer free was approaching.

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Forristall was out one night with her friends and they came up with the idea to rent school buses and do a day-long bar crawl with all their friends and family to help celebrate survivors and bring awareness to breast cancer.

The idea snowballed and the party turned into a fundraiser to benefit other women battling breast cancer. The event even

got its own name — The Booby Bus. “It was just going to be a one time thing. It was never meant to be quite what it has become.

It sort of took on a life of its own,” Forristall said. “I think it was so much fun the first year and with all the money we raised we got to thinking, “Wow, we could help a lot of people.’”

Each year, the celebration got

bigger and better as more people got involved with the planning. The party began attracting more and more participants who either had breast cancer, or knew someone battling breast cancer.

Most people on the Booby Bus came dressed in crazy pink outfits, as pink is the awareness color for breast cancer.

Participants traveled around to various bars on school buses and just have a day of fun, as they remembered those who lost their battle and brought awareness to those still fighting.

Tina O’Brien, a member of the planning committee, said the day can bring anywhere from a good feelings to an emotional feeling.

“You have your highs and your lows all day long,” she said.

Throughout the day there are door prizes, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction full of items donated by local businesses.

The Booby Bus fundraiser is now in its sixth year. Throughout the years, the events have raised around $15,000. A local women who has been diagnosed with breast cancer is selected each year to benefit from The Booby Bus. “They have turned this into something that has been amazing,” Conner said. “What they are doing for other people — it’s phenomenal. I’m really proud of them.”

Booby Bus 2015 will be held Saturday, Sept. 26. Those who may be interested in the joining the bus this year can visit The Booby Bus Facebook page.

This year’s recipient will be Marissa Harder, 36, who grew up in DePue. Harder was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.

Members of the Booby Bus planning committee include Terri Conner, Tina O’Brien, Amy Funderberg, Courtney Forristall, Brittany Lehn, Jackie Clementz and Andrea Doran.

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Spring Valley From Page 1 is under performing, and upon inspection, brass pieces likely falling off the well propellers were found in the pre-filter portion of Well 10. The Spring Valley water tower only holds enough water to support the town for a few days, and in the event both wells malfunction, a boil order would go into effect. Bogacz said city officials would essentially have to travel door to door alerting residents of the situation.

Bids for the wastewater treatment plant were also discussed at the water and sewer meeting. The original cost was estimated at $12,900,000, but proposed deductions were discussed to ensure they didn’t affect the integrity of the facility.

The council approved the notice of intent to award the wastewater treatment plant project to River City Construction of East Peoria, as the company proposed several cost-cutting ideas and also had the lowest initial bid.

River City Construction’s bid was for $11,656,000. City engineer Larry Good said the price falls to $11,250,000 after deductions. The Illinois EPA will have to approve the project for it to begin, but if it is approved, Good said the project could get underway as early as mid-September.

An approved change order will bring the final cost of the project down to $10,878,100.

Alderman Mike Herrmann said a loan was secured to borrow up to $1,500,000 from the state at a 2.21 percent interest rate He said it will be good to have on hand even if they don’t have to use it all, and options were discussed as to how to casually bump up city sewer fees as to help with any financial strain the city might face. On a plus note, Good said 100 percent equipment coverage for the wastewater treatment project was extended from three to five years.

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Quiram said this winter, the former committee that discussed plans for the park could reconvene and continue discussion on ideas.

Quiram would like to see the ideas tie in with the train depot and north end business district.

Commissioner Bob Warren agreed it’s a good idea to reconvene the committee. He would like to see numbers next to ideas.

Commissioner Jerry Neumann also agreed it’s time to do something with Darius Miller Park.

“Looking at the shelter and looking at the fountains — it’s unusual; it’s unsightly; and if we just clear the decks and come up with a plan, I think it will be a good idea,” he said.

To help pay for future plans to the park, Quiram said the city could look at all

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Spring Valley announces boil order SPRING VALLEY — The city of Spring Valley has issued a boil order effective immediately.

Mayor Walt Marini sent out a press release stating citizens will be under a boil order until further notice.

Water to be used for both drinking and cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for at least five minutes before use.

The city has been working on rehabbing Well No. 11 for an extended period of time, as it functions as the city’s main well and was in need of improvement.

The backup well, Well No. 10, has not performed as suitably as anticipated, with pieces of brass recently found in the pre-filter water.

Members of the city council suspected the propeller’s in Well No. 10 might falter, and although Well No. 11 is close to fully functional, it has yet to produce consecutive sanitary samples per regulations of the EPA. Marini said they will inform residents when the water is safe to consume as soon as the information is passed along to them. Any questions regarding the boil order can be directed to the street department at 815-664-4752, or the city clerk’s office at 815-6644221.

Good noted he contacted the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to help coordinate how to handle the flow of funds for the new wastewater treatment project, and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20, at 10:30 a.m. so IEMA personnel can familiarize themselves with the situation. He also gave positive updates on the west interceptor roadway work, the Greenwood Street sewer project and the bridge project, with IDOT submitting pre-final plans city officials are in agreement with.

A finance meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a water and sewer meeting and a public health and safety meeting, time permitting. The meetings will be used to dissect all the recent proceedings.

In other business: • Spring Valley Economic Development Director Debb Ladgenski said the Disaster Shack restaurant is currently open, but their official grand opening will be Saturday, Sept. 5.

• Bogacz said a request by Norton for a PH meter for the wastewater treatment plant project at a cost of

$1,800 was approved.

• Sangston indicated the police force will do a traffic study at the intersection of Power Street and the alley between Fourth and Fifth Street to see if a yield or stop sign needs to be installed on Power Street for southbound traffic.

• A facade grant totaling $5,000 for Frank and Maria Alfano at 103 W. St. Paul St. was approved.

• Agreed to cutting the curb 18 inches on both the east and west side of the driveway at 109 E. Minnesota St. and also to break the curb 24 feet to fix the driveway at 17 Kimberly Drive.

• Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1, building inspector of Title 3, building regulations of the Spring Valley city code, which will give building inspector Tim Samolinski the authority to demand that a contractor performing construction in the city obtain a dumpster for the disposal of construction debris.

• Approved a donation of $175 to the Spring Valley flag football league, which will go toward the cost of uniforms.

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options — from fundraisers to grants. Plus, the city has tourism dollars that could be used for the project, he said.

Another city improvement idea Quiram brought to light was spending more money on the south end of Main Street.

He pointed out how the city had spent money on new lighting and trash receptacles in the north end district at one time.

“We’re missing that on the south end, and we need some continuity and an even flow from the north end to the south end,” he said.

Commissioner Ray Mabry agreed and added the city appreciates the private sector choosing to reinvest on Main Street — both the north and south ends of town.

“That’s private dollars, and we sure appreciate that,” he said.

In other business, the board: • Approved the second

and final reading to an ordinance that amends the code for tourism/Chamber of commerce appropriations.

• Adopted a resolution appointing Jeff Mangrich to Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Board of Directors.

Mangrich is also the city’s new electrical superintendent, following Jason Bird’s resignation.

• Due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7, garbage and recycling routes will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept.

8. Residents are asked to set their garbage and recycling out by 5 a.m.

• Quiram reported the council conducted interviews with candidates who applied for the city manager position. The interviewing process is finished, and the council is now in the hiring process. Quiram said he believes the council may hire someone before Homestead Festival.

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Lawson From Page 1 procedures within the Illinois Police Manual and has put in place approximately 28 new procedures.

Law and Order Committee Chairperson Ryan Rosenthal requested this committee meet on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall to review these new procedures and to go over other proposed changes that Lawson would like to enact.

The committee members agreed to meet at this time.

In other business, Grobe extended the sympathies of all of the board members to the family of Linda Brooks. Linda and her husband, Gary, have been co-owners of the Walnut Leader newspaper for many years, and both she and her husband have been very active in village

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Walnut Village Board President Dennis Grobe (left) congratulates new Walnut Police Chief Glenn Lawson. organizations. Linda had previously been president of the local Rotary Chapter, and Gary has served as village president. The board then voted to donate a monetary amount to the memorial established in her name.

Also, Grobe informed the board he had received a certified letter from the Illinois EPA stating the vil-

lage had been approved for the $2.1 million loan for the sewer improvement project already underway within the village. The next step in this approval process is for Grobe to execute the documents and return them to the Illinois EPA. The project is proceeding as scheduled.

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Obituaries Mary L. Kennedy Todd Mares

Judith Schulze WEST BEND, Wis. — Judith E. Schulze (nee Schertz), 71, of West Bend, Wis., was born into Eternal Life on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at Cedar Community with her family by her side.

She was born Aug. 23, 1943, to the late Robert and Olive (nee Hager) Schertz in Princeton. She graduated college from the University of Western Illinois with a teaching degree. On May 29, 1969, she was united in marriage to William Schulze in Decatur.

Judy was a dedicated student of yoga, tai chi and biking. She loved to read and had a passion for playing bridge in the Popcorn bridge club. Judy was passionate about everything she did in her life, including church, fitness, family, friends and community involvement to help others. She enjoyed spending time with her daughters and granddaughters. She was a very strong and brave woman who never complained and always had the best outlook on life. Judy was a great mother, wife, aunt and friend to so many; she will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, William; two daughters, Katy (David) Guse of Cedarburg, Wis., and Peggy (Darren) Olson of Oconomowoc, Wis.; two granddaughters, Leah Guse and Paige Guse; two sisters-in-law, Sharon Schertz and Anna Mae Schertz; one brother-in-law, Norman Schulze; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, JoAnn Schertz; and three brothers, Robert Schertz, David Schertz and Richard Schertz.

A memorial service to celebrate Judith’s life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at St. James Episcopal Church, 148 S. Eighth Ave., West Bend, Wis. Burial will take place at St. James Episcopal Church Columbarium following the service.

Visitation will be in the church Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorials in Judith’s name to the American Cancer Society or St. James Episcopal Church are appreciated by the family.

A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Cedar Lake Community (Crossing C), Cedar Lake Hospice, and our St. James’s family for all their help and support.

The Myrhum-Patten Funeral Service of West Bend, Wis., is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.myrhum-patten.com.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Todd Mitchell Mares, 47, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Princeton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015.

He is survived by his loving sons, Eric and Mitchell Mares; his mother, Terrill Mares; his stepfather, Eric Vazquez; a sister, Shelly Clark, and her husband, Michael Clark; and a brother, David Mares.

Todd was a nurse at Colusa Harbour in Fort Myers, Fla., and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Todd loved sports, golfing, fishing, and the Chicago Cubs the Bears. In early years, he volunteered for the Cape Coral rehab center before entering the nursing program at Cape Coral technical college, graduating at the top of his class.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Mitchell Mares.

A memorial service, with details to be announced, will be held at a later date in Princeton.

Jennifer Barth

PRINCETON — Jennifer Jane Barth, 51, of Princeton died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015.

She was born in Aurora on July 26, 1964, to Lawrence and Betsy (Bloom) Stiles. She married Charles Barth on June 2, 1990, in Bureau.

She graduated from Tiskilwa High School in 1983 and completed an accounting program at Illinois Valley Community College in 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck; her mother, Betsy Birk of Yorkville; an uncle, Richard (Debbie) Bloom of Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Desiree (Shaun) Taylor and Tananda J. Barth; and three grandchildren, Anjellique (14), Jessenia (12) and Alex Taylor (5) of Princeton. Also surviving are two sisters, Sarah (Robert) Travis of St. Charles and Jessica Birk of Sandwich.

She was preceded in death by an aunt, Jane Bloom, in 2013, and a grandson, Kristian Taylor (2) in 2006.

Private services were accorded at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with internment at Greenwood Cemetery, Bureau.

Memorials may be directed to Ronald McDonald House charities.

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

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PRINCETON — Mary Louise Kennedy, 90, of rural Princeton died at 1:03 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at her home.

Born June 29, 1925, in Manlius to John and Eliza (Bradley) Behrens, she married Don C. Kennedy Sept. 12, 1963, in Wyanet. He died Sept. 14, 2007.

She was a graduate of Wyanet High School and a homemaker. She had also worked as a telephone operator in Wyanet, was the librarian for 10 years at the Raymond Sapp Memorial Library in Wyanet, was an assistant for Wyanet Grade School, a secretary for Stubler’s Garage in Wyanet and had worked at Kraft Foods in Manlius.

Surviving are one son, Kevin (Treva) Kennedy of Walnut; one daughter, Maureen (Gary) Meier of Wyanet; three grandchildren, Tyler, Trevin and Tiana Kennedy of Walnut; two stepgrandchildren, Nick Meier of Hampton and Logan Meier of Geneseo; and five sisters, Ann Mae Frech of Chicago, Alice Bergland of Anchorage, Alaska, Helen Coble of Columbus, Ohio, Joan See of Pontiac, Mich., and Edna (Jim) Adams of Middletown, Ohio.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Roger Behrens.

Private graveside serves will be held at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton with the Rev. Connie Bauer officiating.

Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be directed to the Wyanet Rescue Squad, Manlius Rescue Squad, Focus on the Family and VITAS Hospice in LaSalle.

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

WALNUT — Francis (Ronald) Benevento, 71, of Walnut died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at his home.

Ron was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Marlboro, N.Y., the only child of Rocco and Lena (D’Aretta) Benevento. Ron graduated from college with Francis a degree in electronics engiBenevento neering. He worked in this field for several years and then started in the construction field and then a woodworking shop.

He and his wife, Roberta, opened R&R Woodworking in 1986 and retired in 2010.

Ron and Roberta were active members of the Green River Country Club for many years, enjoying all golfing activities, parties and cocktails. Come fall, Ron became a full-time deer hunter. He loved to hunt with deer being his favorite.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta Benevento; one stepdaughter, Angie Carl of Walnut; one daughter, Lisa (Steve) Hardy of Walnut; one son, Ronald (Diana) R. Benevento of Walnut; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law; Pam and Brian Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites were accorded. There will be no services. There will be a Remembering Ron event at the Green River Country Club in Walnut at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22.

A memorial has been established.

The Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Police reports a deer on 1725 East Street near 700 North Bureau County Sheriff Avenue in Indiantown Township at 7:30 Deer accidents

Paul R. Cornell, 42, of Bradford struck a deer on 250 North Avenue near 1625 East Street in Milo Township at 5:33 a.m. Aug. 5.

Terri Patton, 59, of DePue struck a deer on Route 29 near Interstate 180 in Arispie Township at 6:17 a.m. Aug. 7.

Aaron M. Clausen, 36, of New Bedford struck a deer on Backbone Road near 1550 East Street in Bureau Township at 6 a.m.

Aug. 8.

David S. Gothard, 47, of Bradford struck

p.m. Aug. 10.

Arrests

Gary S. Baumgartner, 33, of Walnut was charged with criminal damage to government supported property at 22 Park Ave. West in Princeton at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 10.

Sheila R. Goforth, 22, of Bradford struck a vehicle driven by Brenda L. McCoy, 46, of Wyanet on Route 6 near 1600 East Street in Wyanet Township at 2:48 p.m. Aug. 10.

Goforth was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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A coach worth keeping I decided I was going to write this article about coaches because coaches can make a real difference in a kid’s life. I love sports they are my favorite thing in the world.

I do all the sports my school has to offer, and they’re really fun like volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and track. I also do tumbling.

Coaches play a really big role in my life; they teach me how to do new things; they help me improve my skills; and some are like family to me. The skills my coaches have taught me help me in other COMMENTARY sports that I do also.

In sports you will have some coaches you’re not crazy about and some you absolutely love.

But regardless, you have to respect them and listen to what they teach you because at the end of the day, they all just want you to do your best, and they all have something to teach you.

I meet a lot of different coaches throughout the years because I do a lot of sports and go to a lot of sport camps which have helped me a lot. They really improve my skills and teach me new things.

All of these coaches have left some kind of imprint on my life. My tumbling coach never gave up on me when I was scared to do my skills; she believed in me when I was scared I’d get hurt. I don’t know if she knew how much of a difference that made to me. She taught me to believe in myself and be brave.

One of my coaches even went to my other sports to cheer me on, and that made a difference to me. He encouraged me to keep working and getting better. If I am at a camp and I’m struggling with a skill and getting discouraged and my coach walks by and is like, “You got this; here let me show you,” it really does help. This teaches me to keep working at it, and I’ll get it.

Coaches really help, and those were some examples of some coaches making a difference in my life. I hope all of you coaches out there know how much of a difference you make in people’s lives.

If you have some free time you should go coach. People will appreciate it, and maybe you could be some kid’s favorite coach. If you want a job to help people, this is a great job for you.

I just wanted to say thank you to all the coaches.

Autumn Joiner, 10, is a sixth-grade student at Malden Grade School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@bcrnews.com.

Autumn Joiner

TO Letter THE Editor

Thank you, Princeton

To the Editor, My husband, Charles, and I want to thank Princeton and its wonderful people. After 15 years living in this great town, we are saying good bye in two weeks.

We are moving to Austria where my/our family of 20-plus eagerly awaits us after me living in the USA for 26 years.

We have met way too many good people to say THANK YOU to each one of you. But please know that we really enjoyed our experiences in Princeton and are grateful to all of you and the help and kindness we have received and the fun we’ve had.

We are certainly not leaving with a dry eye, but as we say “On to the next adventure.” With very fond memories ...

Sabine Richcreek Princeton

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Stacy Rosenow Town: Princeton.

Family: Jeff, husband; Savanah, daughter; and Chet, dog.

Occupation: Coordinator of sterile processing department at St. Margaret’s Hospital.

What was your first job: Patelli’s Drive In. What is your favorite movie: “Remember the Titans.”

What is your favorite book: “Divergent Trilogy.”

What is the best concert you’ve been to: Josh Turner.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: Money (so I can help out family and others in need).

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Moving away from my friends and siblings my junior year of high school.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: Mexico (visit my grandmother’s hometown).

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: My running and helping others.

there: Pizza Cellar, Italian beef.

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

What is something you like about your hometown: Convenience.

Is there anything you would change: More family-oriented activities for all ages.

The paths we took Four years ago I was entering my last semester as a college student at the University of Iowa. I had one more course to complete before I reached my journalism major and three more courses to finish before I reached my sports studies minor.

The course load wasn’t crazy by any means. I was challenged by my last journalism course, web design, and pleasantly intrigued by my sports courses. School was always something I loved. But that last semester featured a new source of panic — the job hunt.

It felt like I spent 95 percent of my free time looking on various sports hiring websites searching for any and all teams hiring someone in sales — for the Mister — and someone in marketing or community relations — for me. The potential of a future where we could be separated by multiple states was not appealing, and I was bound and determined to do everything in my power to make sure that wasn’t the case.

We met as interns at the Quad Cities River Bandits. He was a ticketing intern, and I was a member of the Street Team. It was about a month or so into the season when we finally met after a game handing out coupons to Dick’s Sporting Goods and pocket schedules. He was kind, good-looking and smart.

We spent the summer keeping our relationship under wraps because we didn’t want it to impact our work or get either of us fired. At the end of the season, he went back to University of Iowa for classes, and I went back to Wartburg College, where I was attending school.

About a month and a half into the

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semester I realized I wasn’t getting what I needed in terms of educational opportunities and wasn’t feeling challenged by my classes. So I began the process of transferring to Iowa. I received a lot of flack for that decision from family and friends who thought a boy was the only reason I was choosing to transfer.

Years later I can finally say, he was part of the equation but not the sole reason.

We went back to the River Bandits for a second season and began to imagine a future working somehow in the industry. It was an idyllic type of dreaming, working our way through the office structure to someday running our respective divisions — always there to cheer the other on. Had either of us realized this would be our last summer in sports, I wonder if we might have done it differently. As it would be, we spent the next summer working in Iowa City and taking some summer courses.

Finally we entered our last semester of school. It seemed like every week I was sending off five or six applications to different teams at every level. It didn’t matter if it was baseball, football, NASCAR, hockey, basketball or anything else as long as they had positions available in both departments. Those were slim options. Then it became about finding teams in the same city with

opportunities. And still those fell through. After almost eight months of searching, the Mister received an offer to come back to Princeton to work with the family, and I received an offer to be a copy editor and paginator at the Quad City Times. Thus we settled into a normal life leaving behind young dreams for something more practical — a paying job.

Then turmoil struck, and I was out of a job. As chance should have it, there was an opening here, and I was lucky enough to get it. Life settled again. We fell into a comfortable pattern, but change was once again on the horizon.

The Mister and his family decided to leave Pioneer this summer and take on a new avenue of seed and chemical sales with the Hefty Seed Co. With this new adventure it was determined I would come along and lend a hand in expanding their presence in the community.

It amazes me that almost six years after my first summer working in the community and finding my passion I would be going back to it just in a different industry. I never thought our young hopes would come to fruition and never in the manner they are. So while I’ll be leaving the BCR Friday, Aug. 21, I won’t be leaving the area. Life takes many twists and turns for sure.

You’ll never know where you’ll end up, but you have to enjoy the journey.

Thank you for accepting me into this wonderful community. I appreciate everything I’ve gained from you all. So long and until next time.

BCR Design Editor Sarah Denton can be reached at sdenton@bcrnews. com.

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Baby contest — Ten more entries have been received in the 2015 Princeton Junior Woman’s Club baby contest. See Page 8.

Donation will provide scholarships for students with disabilities OGLESBY — Sam Schmitz, president of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, and Courtney Geiger, mission services director, presented Illinois Valley Community College’s Foundation with a $5,000 donation to provide scholarships for students with disabilities.

The donation is made possible through Goodwill’s “Round Up” program where Goodwill customers round up their purchases to the next dollar amount at checkout. A total of $43,000 was raised from 11 stores, including Ottawa’s Goodwill, to fund scholarships for IVCC and six other community colleges.

A total of five IVCC students will receive $1,000 scholarships to help pay for tuition, books and sup-

Manlius alumni event — The 97th Manlius Alumni Banquet was held. See which classes were recognized on Page 9.

Community Notes Covered Bridge Chorus performance PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus will perform at the Bureau County Fair at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in the hospitality tent. Everyone is invited to attend and listen to some Barbershop harmony.

Some of the old favorites will be sung and maybe a hint of what their fall Doo Wop show may include.

Open house, book fair PRINCETON — Jefferson Elementary School will host its annual open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend that evening and visit their child’s classroom and tour the rest of Jefferson Elementary School. In addition to the open house, a book fair will take place in the library that evening where a number of books and other school-related items can be purchased. The book fair will remain open for a while after the conclusion of the open house at 7 p.m.

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Sam Schmitz (center) and Courtney Geiger (right) of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois present IVCC disability services coordinator Tina Hardy, President Jerry Corcoran and Foundation President O.J. Stoutner with a $5,000 donation. plies. Recipients must be registered IVCC students with a physical, learning or mental disability docu-

mented and verified by the disability services office.

The donation is part of IVCC’s $500,000 endow-

ment building campaign.

For information about the campaign, call 815-2240551.

Pancake breakfast LAMOILLE — The LaMoille-Ohio volleyball team will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free for children under 5 years old.

Annual Bill reunion held in Neponset NEPONSET — The 77th annual reunion gathering of the descendents of Capt. Erastus Dennison Bill was held at the Neponset Community Center in Neponset on Sunday, Aug. 2. A potluck meal was served at noon.

The event began with a blessing, meal repast and was followed by the annual business/election meeting for the ensuing year of 2016.

James A Mitchell of Springfield will be the president, and Michael A. Bill of Waukegan and Julie Witte

Retirees’ breakfast

of Kewanee will be the secretary and treasurer, respectively.

The 78th annual reunion will be held either the first or second Sunday of August 2016 at the Neponset Community Center. All relatives will be notified at the appropriate time.

Bureau County Fair will open on Aug. 26 PRINCETON — The 160th annual Bureau County Fair will run Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30.

Gates will be open from noon to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 7 a.m. to

6 p.m. on Sunday.

Armbands for unlimited rides will be available for $23 per person during the following hours: Wednesday — 5 p.m. to close; Thursday — 5 p.m. to close; Friday — 5 p.m. to close; Saturday — 1 to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close; and Sunday — 1 to 6 p.m.

Lots of free entertainment and attractions will keep fair goers busy.

The fair board presents live bands, entertainers and various shows in the hospitality tent and on various stages around the fairgrounds. Visit the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com for more information.

PRINCETON — A breakfast for Perry Memorial Hospital retirees will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Road Ranger truck stop.

Community coffee SHEFFIELD —The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the parish hall.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday on Thursday, Aug. 20, to Judd Lusher, and happy birthday on Friday, Aug. 21, to Keenan Campbell. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• Happy 17th birthday on Friday, Aug. 21, to my 6-foot-3 inch baby boy, Russell “Rusty” Fargher. Have fun your senior year!! Love you, Mom.

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More entries received in 2015 PJWC baby contest PRINCETON — Ten more entries have been received in the 2015 Princeton Junior Woman’s Club baby contest.

They are: Bayli Bice, 11 months, the daughter of Jessica Jones and Lance Bice of Princeton; Keeley Wolf, 11 months the daughter of Tyler and Emily Wolf of Princeton; Taryn Rose Hill, 4 weeks, the daughter of Scott Hill and Kristy Wray of Wyanet; Mason Bennett Headley, 4 months, the son of Nathan and Tracy Headley of Buda; Mia Gladys Munoz, 1 year, the daughter of Miguel and Natalie Munoz of Princeton; Liam Hubbard, 11 1/2 months, the son of Kenneth Hubbard and Jennifer Kuhne of Princeton; Elleigh Marie Browning, 3 months, the daughter of Samantha Browning of LaMoille; Roman Davis, 3 months, the son of Cari Hanson and Nakia Davis of Wyanet; Trevor Taylor, 15 months, the son of Robin and Matt Taylor of Princeton; and Patience Ainsley Sondgeroth, 13 months, the daughter of Janelle Kolb and Steve Sondgeroth of Malden.

Voting began Friday, Aug. 14, and will continue until noon on Friday, Sept. 11. The photographs will be displayed at Central Bank, Midland States Bank, Centrue Bank and Heartland Bank. The pho-

tos 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. 11 and introduced during that evening’s Homestead Festival awards ceremony and pork dinner/ice cream social.

Taryn Hill

Prizes will be given to the boy and girl winners, as well as the boy and girl runners-up. All winners and their parents will have a spot in the Homestead Festival parade.

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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WALNUT — The Walnut United Methodist Church will host a lasagna supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

The menu will be lasagna, salad, homemade bread, Sisler’s ice cream and homemade cookies.

The cost is a donation.

Bayli Bice

Mia Munoz

Keeley Wolf

Family Fun Day SPRING VALLEY — A Family Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at House of Praise, 14012 N. Highway 89, Spring Valley (across from the Walmart Distribution Center). This free event is for the whole family and will include games, food, prizes, a slide, bouncy house and face painting.

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SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent, will host an A Capella gospel concert at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5, featuring Blend, an acclaimed quartet. The evening will feature gospel music including classic hymns and popular songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. This is a family friendly show.

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97th annual Manlius Alumni Banquet held MANLIUS — The 97th annual Manlius Alumni Banquet was held July 31 at Arnie’s Happy Spot in Deer Grove.

There were 169 graduates and guests present.

The classes honored were: 1955, eight present; 1965, 13 present; 1975, nine present; 1985, five present; and 1990, two present.

Any past teachers, past

staff members and members of the Armed Services were recognized. The earliest graduate present was Marge McLean from the Class of 1941. The graduate with the most family members present was the Bob Doty family.

The next alumni banquet will be Aug. 5, and will once again be held at 1965 graduates attending the 97th annual Manlius Alumni Banquet were Mike Choiniere (from left), Richard Frank, Arnie’s Happy Spot.

Christine Hochstatter LeCroix, Larry Nodine, Marilyn Vols VanNote, Jerry Verdick, Annette DeDecker Clark, Ralph Olson, Steve Doty, Allan Kerber, Ken Neahring, Steve VanOrmer, and Tom Foes.

1990 graduates attending the 97th annual Manlius Alum- 1975 graduates attending the 97th annual Manlius Alumni Banquet were Lori Lebahn Hartz (from left), Sherry ni Banquet were Tara Ratliff Arteberry (left) and Nicki Lathrop, Sherry Whitmer, Karla Kelm Miller, Ron Lootens, Deb Roush, Sam Popejoy, Kelly Oloffson Nelson and Scott Lathrop.

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The Manlius High School Class of 1955 held its 60th anniversary reunion dinner on 1985 graduates attending the 97th annual Manlius Alumni Banquet were Roger Aug. 1 at Four and Twenty Cafe in Princeton. Classmates and their spouses attending DeBrock (from left), Stephanie Gripp Wise, Laura Moore Karlburg, Larry Hewitt and the event were (seated, from left) Jeanette Berry Spires of Lake Forest, Ethel Hartz Corey Miller.

Jensen of Prophetstown, Sally Dabler Quagliano of Manlius, Maxine Fisher and Larry Sugars of New Bedford, and Robert Smeltzer of Rock Falls; and (standing) Mannie Eickmeier of Bellevue, Richard Johnson of Wyanet, Marlin Jensen of Dixon, Kerry Krebs of Byron, Robert Nelson of Wayland, Mich., Larry Woodley of Princeton, Roland Croegaert of Avon and David Jacobson of New Bedford.

IVCC receives LEED gold certification OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center (CTC) received recognition for its environmental efficiency. The building earned LEED gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Building designer Dominick Demonica of Demonica Kemper Architects of Chicago delivered the LEED gold plaque Tuesday to IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.

At the July 9 board meeting, Corcoran noted IVCC received $113,198 through

a public sector energy efficiency rebate from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for CTC efficiencies.

Corcoran credited trustee David Mallery for discovering the opportunity and Kurt Rimmele of Basalay, Cary and Alstadt for preparing the application free of charge.

“By incorporating these efficiencies into the building plan, we’ll save for many years through reduced utility costs,” said Corcoran. “We’re also complementing our curriculum by using green features and ensuring a more comfortable physi-

cal environment in which faculty can teach and students can learn.”

In a letter announcing the gold certification, Green Building CEO S. Richard Fedrizzi, said the CTC is a “showcase example of sustainable design.” The CTC earned high scores for its ability to control lighting, heating and cooling, use of daylight rather than artificial lighting, low-emission parking, water efficient landscaping, use of regional materials for construction, storm water management, use of recycled products and recycling of construction materials.

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Hometown National Bank pledges $10,000 Hometown National Bank of LaSalle has pledged $10,000 to the Illinois Valley Community College scholarship campaign. IVCC director of community relations and development Fran Brolley (from left) and IVCC President Jerry Corcoran accept a check from Hometown Senior Vice President and trust officer J. David Conterio and IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner. The $1,000 annual Hometown National Bank Scholarship will benefit IVCC sophomores in business, finance or accounting with a minimum 3.25 grade point average.

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Business story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican reporter Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com.

Ag story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp at 815-875-4461, ext. 6335, or email her at grapp@bcrnews.com.

Bellissima, the definition of beauty Putnam County’s newest salon

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — Whether you’re talking about the dignified cut of a fine suit, an exquisite gown, a sleek and curvaceous sports car, stunning artwork or any other number of things, Italians are known across the world for their graceful, elegant designs. A small building in Granville is now offering Putnam County a chance to indulge themselves in Italian style.

Bellissima, located at 325 S. McCoy St., opened its doors on Thursday, July 23, and hasn’t looked back since. Owner Gina Mecagni hasn’t had time to do anything other than look toward a bright future in Granville.

“I’ve gotten a very positive reaction so far. I haven’t even advertised yet because I’ve been so busy,” said Mecagni.

Mecagni, a Granville

native, has been a cosmetologist for five years. She attended Regency Beauty Institute in Joliet and after graduating worked at Jillian’s in Princeton.

“I learned a lot and had a lot of continuing education while I was there, but it was time to branch out on my own.

It’s been a good move,” said Mecagni.

“People in Putnam County really like to keep their business local, which is awesome. They like to shop small. I’ve gotten so many referrals since I’ve been in Granville that I didn’t get before because they didn’t want to drive to Princeton,” said Mecagni.

Mecagni bought the building in March, and along with her father and uncle, spent the next few months remodeling it.

“It was a little stressful. I was really lucky to have my father do the work. He laid the floors, re-plumbed the building and rewired the lighting. It was a lot of work,” said Mecagni. Along the way, she also discovered an unexpected surprise.

“My uncle Gino, who I’m named after, actually built this building,” said Mecagni.

Mecagni has plenty of room to expand as time goes by.

“I definitely want to get bigger. I’d like to get a couple of more stylists and get someone to exclusively do nails and possibly a massage therapist and an esthetician as we grow,” said Mecagni. For now, Bellissima offers a full range of hair services, nails and hair products.

Bellissima sells Benniefactor and Gage styling products and uses the OPI nail line. Her coloring products are from the Italian firm CdC (Compagnia Del Colore).

“They have a wonderful line. They’re very true to color and very shiny,” said Mecagni.

So, if you find yourself in need of an updated style, a new color for your hair or nails, an up-do for a special occasion, or just a regular hair cut, Gina Mecagni will do her best to ensure you walk out of Bellissima’s door with fine Italian style.

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Danielle Bourell (left), IVCH’s new volunteer coordinator, stands with IVCH Red Coats Andy Rapp (center) and Jerry Hahn (right).

Bourell is IVCH’s new volunteer coordinator Danielle Bourell is the new volunteer and transportation services coordinator at Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

A resident of Streator, Bourell had previously worked for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, first as a membership specialist and then as director of membership for the entire central Illinois region, a position in which she was

responsible for membership recruitment activities in seven regional offices.

At IVCH, Bourell is responsible for the recruitment and support of the volunteers who belong to the Volunteer Escort Service (the “Red Coats”) and the IVCH Auxiliary as well as volunteers who work in the emergency department, obstetrics unit waiting room, day surgery, the

Hygienic Institute and elsewhere.

Bourell also oversees management of the hospital’s gift shop in addition to supervising the drivers of the hospital’s transportation vans, which are part of the North Central Area Transit System.

Bourell is a graduate with a degree in English from the University of Minnesota.

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Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: July 27, 2015 Jack May to Princeton Diamond Development LP, part of Lots 1-26 in Block 4 in Gosse Wiltz Addition, Princeton and part of Section 17 in Princeton Township, $345,000.

Joshua and Shannon Gross to Jeffrey Barry, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in LaMoille Township, $73,000.

Christopher Ott to William Beneke, Charles Hanson and Cynthia Tilson, executor deed, part of Lot 3 in Fletcher Subdivision, Princeton, $150,000.

July 28, 2015 Kelly Bickett and Fred Kimberley Jr. to Brandon and Brooke Bankes, joint tenancy deed, part of Lot 26 and all of Lot 29 in Malden, $75,000.

David Lewis to Jeffrey and Lisa Mangrich, warranty deed, part of Section 4 in Wyanet Township, $129,000.

Manoon Inpanbutr and Sripen Lavavej to Charles and Jennifer Gibe III, warranty deed, Lot 39 in Piper’s Subdivision, Princeton, $155,000.

July 29, 2015 Janet and Robert Skaggs to Shannon Smallwood, warranty deed, part of

Section 3 in Princeton Township, $180,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to John Johnson, warranty deed, part of Sections 16 and 21 in Princeton Township, $120,000.

Bradley Borst and Victor Borst IV to Darlene Kirby, warranty deed, Lot 25 in Timber Ridge Phase 1, Princeton, $244,000.

Daniel Hunter to David and Veronica James, executor deed, part of Lot 8 in Princeton, $58,000.

Doris Metternich Revocable Trust, Karen Metternich and Steven Metternich to Jacob and Jennifer Love, trustees’ deed, Lot 156 in Erickson Subdivision, Princeton, $110,000.

Tim Hewitt to Deana and Steven Petty, executor deed, part of Lots 5-6 and all of Lot 7-8 in Block 25 in North Addition, Sheffield, $125,000.

July 30, 2015 Curtis and Sandra Thompson to Ray Cheline, warranty deed, part of Lots 24-25 in Bass First Addition, Malden, $78,000.

July 31, 2015 HF Gehant Banking Co. to Christopher and Julienne Nichols, warranty deed, part of Section 22 in Clarion Township, $112,500.

Ryoko Oshima and Russell Simonetta to Julie Fiocchi, warranty deed,

part of Section 2 in Hall Township, $115,000.

Aug. 3, 2015 Jeanne Austin Trust to Philip and Tari Jansen, trustee’s deed, all of Lot 39 and part of Lot 40 in Country Oaks Second Subdivision, Princeton, $248,000.

John and Mary Heuser to Barry Ewalt, Christine Ewalt and Tanya Shrock, joint tenancy deed, Lot 9 in Block 50 in Ladd, $80,000.

LaSalle State Bank to Kenneth and Sandra Brown, warranty deed, Lot 10 in Block 122 in O’Beirne’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $14,000.

Cindy and James King to Hector Madrigal, warranty deed, all of Lot 139 and part of Lot 138 in Banschbach’s Third Subdivision, DePue, $45,000.

Aug. 4, 2015 Lou and Patrick McDonald to Ivan and Miranda Benavidez, warranty deed, part of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9 in Block 5 in Seibel’s Addition, Manlius, $70,000.

Aug. 5, 2015 Kerry Jaggers to Jason Jaggers, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in Concord Township, $9,000.

Kathleen Cullinan and Sawicki Trust No. 1 to Raymond Ferrari, warranty deed, part of Section 33 in Hall Township, $20,000.

Aug. 6, 2015 Christine and Timothy Greene to Dr. Peter Levisay, warranty deed, part of Section 33 in Hall Township, $426,000.

Jerald Truckenbrod to Cynthia and John Hunter, executor deed, part of Sections 1 and 12 in Berlin Township, $568,000.

Queen Park Oval Asset Holding Trust and U.S. Bank National Trust National Association to William Rulien, warranty deed, Lot 7 in Bernabei’s Second Addition, Dalzell, $67,500.

Aug. 7, 2015 Angela Thompson and Anthony Zenari to Karen Milby, warranty deed, part of Lots 8-9 in Block 13 in Sheffield, $45,000.

Frank Bettasso Jr. to Connie and Ricky Gordon, warranty deed, part of Lot 7 in Poppen’s Addition 2, Princeton, $48,000.

Frank Cattani, Gene Cattani and Nina Urbanowski to Bradley and Linda Nicholson, warranty deed, all of Lot 7 and part of Lot 8 in Block 22 in Ladd, $109,000.

Beneficial Financial I Inc. to Doug Hull, warranty deed, part of Lots 1-3 and all of Lot 4 in Block 3 in Ohio, $17,500.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. to Ronald Yattoni, trustee’s deed, part of Section 25 in Hall Township, $175,000.

Dzierzynski certified as sports medicine specialist Kelly Dzierzynski, the director of Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics, has achieved the highest level of sports medicine certification granted by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPT).

Dzierzynski completed the requirements to become an ABPT-certified sports medicine physical therapy clinical specialist, an achievement that requires at least 2,000 hours of direct patient care as a licensed physical therapist treating athletic injuries. Other requirements include CPR certification and becoming certified as an emergency medical responder in addition to successfully passing a 200-question exam.

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2015 Princeton volleyball preview

Tigresses keep on swinging

By Kevin Hieronymus

Princeton senior Colton Ervin putts on hole No. 12 in Tuesday’s season-opening golf match at Chapel Hill against Sterling Newman. The match was canceled by lightning with about three holes to play for most golfers.

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BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

2015 area golf preview

Storm have wide range of ability, age

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Bureau Valley Storm have a large turnout of golfers with a wide range of ability and age. Of the 18 golfers, only four are upperclassmen, with two seniors and two juniors to mix with seven each from the freshmen and sophomore classes.

Up top, the Storm look to co-captains Jay Norden and Harrison Brousseau for senior leadership.

Sophomore Spencer Marquez and freshmen Corbin Walsh and Allan Kerber are newcomers that have stepped into that varsity role.

Other squad members include juniors Michael Law and Michael Massa, sophomores Garrett Pistole, Colton Novotny, Ian Carl, Jackson Hanson, Gabe Cook and Benjamin Jackson, and freshmen Elijah Lind, Jacob Callahan, Ethan Ainley, Jace Rediger and Nate Paup.

“We have a lot of potential and are looking forward to seeing how far it will take us this season,” BV coach Dan Gustafson said.

There are no BV girls playing golf again this year.

Hall

Junior Matt Hoscheid, who shared the No. 1 role last year with graduated Ryan Ott, is the main man for the Red Devils this year.

He averaged 43.2 as a second team Three Rivers All-Conference selection. He led the Red Devils with a round of 39 in Monday’s season opener and coach Tom Bauer expects him to continue to play at a high level.

The only other Red Devil with varsity experience is senior Dominic Marenda. Other squad members are juniors Hayden Nielsen, Pablo Lule, Connor Whitten and Carson Corpus, a first-year golfer, and freshmen Nathan Torri, Wyatt

Cletter and Zach Tieman.

Senior Amandi Scheri, who was just cleared to play from an ACL injury that cost her junior season, will compete with the boys’ team.

Bauer expects her to do well.

Junior Hope Goetz will play for the JV team.

Amboy/LaMoille

The Clippers won the Three Rivers championship last year and advanced to sectionals, but have lost Griffin Kozeal of LaMoille to graduation. Helping to make up for that loss is the return of senior Josh Gross from LaMoille, who did not play last year, but appears to not have missed a beat, coach Zach Ross said.

The Clippers look for sophomore Caleb Sarff, who played sixth man last year to step up, along with freshman Clayton Kemp.

Golf Page 15

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigresses volleyball program has taken some recent hits.

Over the summer, when the new IHSA enrollments and classifications came out, the Tigresses were bumped back up from Class 2A to 3A for the 2015 season.

PHS also lost promising sophomore Sara Grieff to a summer ACL injury on the heels of the rehab from a similar injury to classmate Anna Murray.

No matter what is thrown at them, the Tigresses will keep battling, coach Andy Puck said.

“My expectations do not change depending on conference or IHSA class.

I expect the girls to compete at a high level and continue to get better throughout the season,” Puck said.

While Puck said this will be the youngest team he’s ever had with two freshmen and a sophomore, the Hailey four seniors (Hailey Schultz, Tieg Sisler, Mady Cain, Madison Menzel) and the sophomore, Anna Murray, all bring back a lot of varsity experience.

Schultz (OH) remains as the No. 1 option for the Tigresses and Puck sees big things from the athletic senior. The First Team AllBCR and Three Rivers East selection had 223 kills last year.

Tigresses volleyball at a glance

Conference: Three Rivers.

Coach: Andy Puck (14th year, 313-146).

Last year: 13-22 (8-4).

Advancement: Lost to St. Bede in regional finals.

Who’s back: Mady Cain (Sr., DS), Madison Menzel (Sr., OPP), Hailey Schultz (Sr., OH), Tieg Sisler (Sr., MB), Anna Murray (So., OH), Sarah Murray (Jr., S).

Who’s new: Kendra Cain (Fr., S/DS) Jenna Grimmer (Jr., S/OPP), Ellise Piper (Jr., S/DS), Miranda Sorenson (Fr., MB/OPP), Kendal Way (Jr., DS), Taylor Weatherington (Jr., DS) First match: Aug. 25 at L-P.

“She has two solid years of varsity experience and plays a very important role and position on this team,” Puck said.

Sisler will play middle hitter with Cain heading up Schultz the back row and the lefty-swinging Menzel hitting from the opposite side.

Puck labels Anna Murray’s rehab about 90 percent from her ACL surgery, and will be monitoring her progress. She was a Second Team TRAC East All-Conference pick as a freshman.

“Time will tell how many sets and matches she is capable of playing at tour-

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Alumni game marks 25th anniversary of 1990 state champs The 1990 Princeton Tigresses volleyball team. What a great team and a great time for PHS. It remains the best team that has been assembled in Bureau County, as well as one of the best in the area and the old NCIC. And there’s certainly been a lot of good teams coming out of PHS, Tiskilwa, Hall, L-P, Mendota and Bureau Valley.

You had Nicole Coates’ athleticism.

Tina Forth’s grace.

Rachael Longman and Karen Flaherty’s power.

Kevin Hieronymus HIERONYMUS’ HYPOTHESIS

Shannon Sapp and Kerry Sluis’ high energy, digging and passing game.

And coach Rita Placek’s smarts.

Put it all together and you had a state champion, the only state champion in school history and

the only girls’ state champion in the area. While Huntley was a formidable opponent, they could not keep the Tigresses down that night at Redbird Arena in Normal.

To mark the 25th anniversary of that magical season, the PHS volleyball program is running an alumni game at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Prouty Gym. There will be four players in attendance from that state champion team, including Shannon (Sapp) Killion, Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer, Sasha (Esme) Valle and Tina (Forth)

Heller, and coach Placek.

The 1994 state squad will be represented by Janda (Forristall) Stevens, Kimberly Sluis and Courtney (Sapp) Ludvigson.

Those two state squads had the unique ties of the Sluis (Kerry, Kimberley) and Sapp (Shannon, Courtney) sisters, all playing instrumental roles in their team’s success.

PHS coach Andy Puck said the alumni game is something he’s always wanted to put together.

“Princeton High School has had a great volleyball tradition

and with this year marking the 25th anniversary of the 1990 team, we wanted to celebrate such an achievement,” he said.

“Through the years this program has seen lots of success and I am excited to be a part of it. We hope this will be a tradition we can do every couple of years.”

Coates remains the best player that I’ve covered in my 31 years in the business. She could jump out of the gym and you had better look out below, not

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Fall sports kick off school year

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Ready to glimpse of high school You’ve got coming up.

get your first your favorite sports teams? your chance

At Bureau Valley The 2015 Meet the Storm Night at Bureau Valley High School for all fall sports will be on Friday, Aug. 21, at the BV Athletic Field.

Beginning at 6 p.m., all parents are strongly encouraged to meet briefly for break-out meetings by activity in these locations: football - football field bleachers; cheerleaders - Room 413; cross country - Media Center; volleyball - gym; golf - Driver’s Ed. Room 444; drill team - Room 312; and marching band - music/band room.

After these meetings, all fall participants will be introduced on the football field. Then the football and volleyball teams will hold a short practice/scrimmage.

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

BV JFL kick off

The Bureau Valley JFL season got underway Saturday at Rochelle. Mac Nugent (above) rushes away from the Rochelle defense in eighthgrade action. BV fifth-grader Teegan Davis (right) tries to shake off a Rochelle defender. Rochelle swept all four games.

At Hall

Group and individual pictures will be taken of all Hall fall sport athletes, plus cheerleaders and Devilettes in the small gym

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The picture schedule will be: 12:30 p.m. - freshmen volleyball; 12:50 p.m.

- Devilettes; 1:10 p.m. sophomore volleyball; 1:30 p.m. - cross country; 1:50 p.m.- varsity volleyball; 2:10 p.m. - JV football; 2:30 p.m. - JV cheerleaders; 3 p.m. - varsity cheerleaders; 3:30 p.m. - varsity football; 4 p.m. - golf.

Season football tickets will be sold at Friday’s Red-White Scrimmage.

There will be a Meet the Lady Devils Night Thursday, Aug. 20. Season tickets will be sold.

At Princeton

The Blue and White Night at Princeton High School will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Bryant Field. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the National Anthem by the Star Spangled Singers.

Introduction of all fall activities will begin at 6:15 p.m., including marching band, cheerleaders, pom, Star Spangled Singers, boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, boys soccer, girls volleyball and football.

The F/S football scrimmage will start at 6:35 p.m.

There will be performances starting at 6:45 p.m. by the poms, cheer and band with the varsity football scrimmage scheduled for 6:55 p.m.

Football, volleyball and boys soccer season tickets will be sold at Blue and White Night. Season tickets will be honored at home all games for the sport indicated on the ticket. Tickets will also be sold at the first home game for these three sports.

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

Thursday, Aug. 20. All soccer matches will be played at Bryant Field this year.

Admission will be charged.

Entrance will be at the northeast gate.

There will be a Meet the Tigresses Night for volleyball at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Prouty Gymnasium.

At St. Bede

The Meet the Bruins Night will be Friday, Aug. 21, at St. Bede Academy.

There will be a volleyball scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. A football scrimmage will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the football field.

All fall athletes will be introduced at the football scrimmage. Cost of admission will be a donation of food items for the food pantry.

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“Practices have been incredibly competitive.” • Andy Puck

Tigresses From Page 13 naments. We are currently exploring other options to get her the rest she may need,” Puck said.

Junior Courtney Oeder (6-0 MH) contributed quite a bit towards the end of last year and continues to make progress, Puck said.

Sarah Murray will run the offense as setter. Other junior contributers are defensive specialists Taylor Weatherington, Kendal Way and Ellise Piper and Jenna Grimmer (S/OPP).

Freshman Miranda Sorenson was pulled up to the varsity with the injury to Grieff and an unexpected roster absence. She’s joined by classmate Kendra Cain (S/DS).

Puck said the Tigresses are balanced to run a 5-1 or 6-2 offense and are “exploring our options.”

With the opening night less than a week ago with a trip to LaSalle-Peru Tuesday, Aug. 25, Puck said, “practices have been incredibly competitive and the kids are learning an identity.”

The Tigresses will do battle with all other 14 Three Rivers Conference members with divisions no longer in play, facing each rival once this season. Last year, PHS played out of the TRAC East Division, finishing second (8-4) behind

Hieronymus From Page 13 to lose some teeth when she sent that white ball slamming down. Same for Flaherty and Longman.

Forth, now known as Mrs. Heller at Logan Junior High School, held it all together at setter, perhaps the finest to ever play the position for PHS. Current PHS freshman coach Josie Gustafson (Class of ‘07) will be out to show she’s still got game.

And of course, coach Eric Tinley, who started coaching at PHS in 1989, remains on staff with the sophomore squad.

Of them all, new grad

2015 Princeton volleyball schedule Aug. 25 at L-P, 6 PM Aug. 27 Sherrard, 6 PM+ Sept. 1 at Amboy, 7 PM+ Sept. 3 St. Bede, 6 PM+ Sept. 5 Rock Falls Invite, 8 AM Sept. 8 Morrison, 6 PM+ Sept. 10 at Bur. Valley, 6 PM+ Sept. 12 Byron Classic, 9 AM Sept. 15 at Rockridge, 7 PM+ Sept. 17 at Erie, 6 PM+ Sept. 22 at Orion, 7 PM+ Sept. 24 Riverdale, 6 PM+ Sept. 26 Comet Classic, 9 AM Sept. 29 at Kewanee, 6 PM+ Oct. 1 Prophetstown, 6 PM+ Oct. 5 Fulton, 6 PM+ Oct. 6 at Newman, 6 PM+ Oct. 17 Mendota Invite, 8:30 AM Oct. 20 Hall, 6 PM+ + Three Rivers Conference match Bureau Valley.

• Tiger tales: Past Tigress players will return for Saturday’s inaugural alumni volleyball game. The doors will open at noon with warm-ups at 1 p.m. and action to begin at 1:30 p.m.

The 2015 Tigresses will regain the focus for Monday’s Meet the Tigresses Night starting at 6 p.m. heading into Tuesday’s opener. ... Last year’s 13-22 slate marked the first losing season in 13 years for Puck at PHS. He spent one season at Hall before joining the PHS staff in 2002.

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Sierra Storm will be the youngest to play.

Should be a fun night.

Come out and watch the girls play again.

• With the start of the 2015 fall sports season, this will be my 29th school year covering sports for the BCR. It’s been a grind at times, but fun.

• Congrats to Hall volleyball coach Megan (Nation) Uphoff and her husband, Kurt, on the arrival of their new baby boy, Beau, born Monday. Megan loves her volleyball, but I know she’s really going to love her little man.

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

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PRINCETON — The 12U Prowl traveling baseball team will be conducting tryouts at West Side Park in Princeton from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 and from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30. It is a competitive traveling baseball team that is looking for players 12 and under. For more information, contact Doug Compton at 815-878-0999.

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Princeton junior Rachel Jensen taps in a putt on hole No. 16 Tuesday at Chapel Hill. The Tigresses’ season-opening match with Putnam County was canceled by the weather.

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St. Bede The Bruins have taken a big hit with the loss of senior Jarret Olson to a back injury. He was a First Team All-BCR and Three Rivers All-Conference pick and three-time sectional qualifier.

“We’re going to miss his score this year,” SBA coach Rich Cummings.

Jack Kunkel (45.5) will be the lone active senior.

He received All-BCR honorable mention last year.

Remaining upperclassmen include juniors Neal Dodda, Kristian Gensler, Adam Lenkaitis and Mathew Snyder. Rounding out the squad are sophomores Devin Cook, Rory Dirks, Ian Legner, Trey Miskel and freshmen Alec Boehm, Dylan Grammer, Jack Line, Seth Ludford, Peyton Pyszka and John Potthoff.

Junior Aiko Mendoza

returns as the leader of the Lady Bruins team. She is a two-time sectional qualifier.

The SBA girls team also suffered a blow with the loss of junior Tess Montez to injury. Other squad members include juniors Courtney Cook, Nikita Dodda and Stephenie Boehm and freshman Gianna Elias.

Note: The Princeton golfers were previously featured.

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High school boys At Spring Creek Geneseo 153, Mercer County 165, Kewanee 173, Hall 210. Medalist: Austin Jump (G) 34. Front nine, par 35. Hall: Hoscheid 39, Marenda 54, Nielsen 54, Lule 63.

Rec golf Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Play of the day (Aug. 18): Even holes - 1. Millie Dean, 2. Mary Thompson, 3. Sue Moss, Sue Garvin, Barb Brumbaugh. High score: Barb Prokus.

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Bureau Valley JFL At Rochelle 5th grade: Rochelle 38, BV 12.

6th grade: Rochelle 36, BV 14.

7th grade: Rochelle 14, BV 8.

8th grade: Rochelle 44, BV 15.

High school Next week’s season openers Princeton at Riverdale Fulton at Bureau Valley St. Bede at Amboy Hall at Fulton

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St. Margaret’s is pleased to welcome Andrew Zidow, MD to the medical staff.

Dr. Zidow is Board Certified in Family Medicine. As a former LaSalle-Peru Township High School graduate, he has strong ties to the local community in which he serves.

Dr. Zidow obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, IL. He then completed his Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, IL.

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FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE position. Duties include teller work, opening new accounts & customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Walnut Office. First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at: www.ffsbweb.com or email resume to: mmulinazzi@ ffsbweb.com Bureau County Senior Citizens Association taking applications for part-time DRIVERS. Must pass DOT physical and drug screening. Must be able to work Fridays & Saturdays.

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St. Louis Grade School looking for a part-time LATCH KEY AIDE. Email: rkoehler@stlschool.net or call: 815-872-8521 Northern Grain Marketing is seeking a LEAD OPERATIONS PERSON for our Buda location.

Wage based on experience. Benefits package available. Applications at: Northern Grain Marketing 7226 IL Hwy 40, Buda, IL Princeton High School will be hiring PARAPROFESSIONALS For the 2015-16 school year. Please send letter & resume to: Diane Smith, Princeton High School, 103 South Euclid Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 Fall Corn & Soybean Harvest/Tillage work.

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228 • Help Wanted Part-time OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT, 20-30 hours a week. Computer, phone and people skills are a must. Office or optical experience helpful, but will train the right person who is eager to learn new skills. Send resume and cover letter to: Bureau Valley VisionCare, 200 Ace Road, Ste 4, Princeton, IL 61356 SPRING VALLEY SUPERMARKET Looking for a part-time CAKE DECORATOR. Experience necessary.

Apply at: Spring Valley Supermarket, 117 South Spaulding Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking PSH Community Support Specialist for the Bureau County Area. Full time with benefits.

Minimum of High School Diploma with 5 years’ experience in social service or mental health field and possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Individuals with Bachelors in Psychology or Social Work are welcome to apply. Provides outreach services to adults with mental health issues in their homes and community. Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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The Henry Senachwine CUSD 5 is seeking CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES for the 2015-16 School year. We anticipate vacancies for a Food Service Director and regular, parttime & Substitute Cafeteria Workers. Visit us at: www.hscud5.org to print out an application or email Dr. Michael Miller at: mmiller@hscud5.org

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PRINCETON 1205 West Clark. Friday, Saturday, August 21, 22; 8am-3pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Brand name teen clothes, lots of misc.

PRINCETON 765 North Mayfair Drive. Thursday, August 20, 5pm-7pm; Friday, Saturday, August 21, 22, 8am-12pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Home décor, furniture, wedding decorations, men's women & kids' (26) clothes; household items, kids toys & lots more misc. items

PRINCETON 309 Park Avenue West. Thursday, August 20, 3pm-7pm; Friday, August 21, 8am4pm,; Saturday, August 22, 8am-12pm.

Girls' clothes (2-12) Gymboree, Gap, Justice, Abercrombie. Boy's (5-10) Gymboree. Women's XSS, L-XXL, winter coats, Halloween costumes, student desk/chair, Geotrax, Thomas Train table, PB nursery sets, games, water & sand table, PP John Deere ride-on and much more!

PRINCETON 720 Linnwood Drive. Saturday, August 29, 8am-2pm.

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

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2008 Big Tex 14000lb Gooseneck Flat Bed Trailer with winch- Good Condition, Pickup Crossover Toolbox, 18’ Dovetail Tandem Trailer.

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SELLER: RANDY STEELE / STEELE CUTTING EDGE INC. SALE BY UNITED COUNTRY - DAHL REAL ESTATE CASH OR GOOD CHECK WITH ID Auctioneer: DARRELL R. DAHL (815) 379-2447 License # 440.000235

522 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois

SUNDAY, AUG. 30, 2015 1:00 PM

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

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The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 120 E Maple Street in Neponset, IL on:

SUN., AUGUST 30, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1978 FORD LTD 4 DOOR V-8 AUTOMATIC AUTOMOBILE APPLIANCES & MODERN FURNITURE: Maytag Washer & Dryer; Frigidaire Refrigerator; Amana Range; Oak Dining Room Table w/ Chairs; Lg. Glass Door Oak Hutch; Lane Cedar Chest; Maple Furniture to Include: Three Piece Bedroom Set, Table & Chairs, Rocker, Poster Bed, Beds, Dressers, End Table; Green Painted Commode; Formica Top Table & Chairs; Occasional Chairs & Rocker; Loveseat; Single Bed; Lamps; Pictures; Console Stereo & TV; Baby Bed; File Cabinets LG. COLLECTION OF FARM PRIMITIVES, TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: De Laval Cream Separator in Original Shipping Crate w/ Instructions; Lg. Collection of Cast Iron & Cast Iron Wheels; Old Horse Drawn Bob Sled; Machinery & Antique Car Wheels & Seats; 10 gal western stoneware crock w/ bail handles & Other Crocks & Jugs; Milk Cans; Fruit Jars; Wash Boards; Peach Baskets; Collection of Old Bottles; Antique Tools; Anvils; Corn Shellers; Walking Plow; Harrow Section; Farm Gates; Old Cement Mixer; Wood Posts; Cistern Pump; Old sleds; Picket Fence; Galvanized Cattle Tank; Old antique golf clubs; Planter wire; Misc. lumber; old scale weights; windows and doors; Antique Dirt Slip; Collection of Old Bells; Two Wheel Trailer; 225 Arc Welder; Rockwell Drill Press; Table Saw; Electric Planer; Upright Bench Grinder; Oxy & Ace Torch Set; Reddy Heater; Garden Tiller; Garden & Hand Tools; Chain Hoist; Belt Driven Buzz Saw; Misc. Lumber VERY LG. COLLECTION OF GOATS, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD: LIFETIME COLLECTION of GOAT FIGURINES, Plates, Bells, Plaques, Pictures & Statues (over 200 plus) & everything Goat Related!!! Children’s Toys & Games; Some Farm Toys; Silver Pieces; Pressed Glass & Other Glassware Pieces; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items Including Corelle, Silverware, Pots & Pans & More! Buttons, Bedding & Linens

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PRINCETON Fletcher Street. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, single family home. 1,063 sq. feet. Attached garage.

Call for details, 855-671-5652 PRINCETON Small, 2 story, 2 bedroom house. Totally remodeled, all new inside. 1 car garage. Sale price $56,500. Rent $550 a month. Contract for deed possible.

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PRINCETON 20 East Peru Street. 1 Bedroom Apartments. Appliances, water, gas and garbage included. $425 + security.

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

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

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

856 • Apartment Rentals APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN PRINCETON 1 Bedroom, upstairs, $500/month + utilities; also 1 Bedroom, $600/ month + utilities.

Both have AC & includes garage stall. Lease/deposit. No pets/no smoking. Call 815-915-7643, after 5pm PRINCETON 1 bedroom.

Remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $450. 810 South Euclid.

Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site. $525 per month, lease & deposit required.

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Special Preview Day August 21st 11:00am-6:00pm Summer Catalog Auction featuring a fantastic collection of 19th Century Primitives & Antiques HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Tiffany Zodiac Desk Set, LCT Humidor, 500+ Antique Glass Human Prosthetic Eyeballs several boxed sets, Early Doctor Books & Ledgers, Doctors Bags circa 1900, Seltzer Bottle Collection inc. Early Coca Cola, Antique Marbles, Pair of Art Deco Apothecary Jars, Paper Mache JOL, Cast Iron & Tin Toys, Victorian and Early Lighting, Cast Iron Banks, Many Clocks & Scales, Antique Transit & Microscope, Mesh Purses, Unusual Eiffel Tower Ink Well, 19th Century English Military Hat Box, Trade Stimulator, Rol-Let Gambling Game, Sterling Silver, Northrup, King, & Co Black American Seed Display, Rugs, Gumball Machine on Stand, GWTW Lamps, Roseville, Royal Daulton, Vintage Smoking Collectibles, 1920’s China Trip Photo Album, Rolmonica, Straight Razors, Tantalus Liquor Stand, Miners Lamps, Early Mah Jongg Game, Early Oil Paintings and much more!!

ANTIQUES & FARM PRIMITIVES: 40+ Stoneware Crocks, Jugs, & Jars, Many with Blue Decorations, 19th Century Quilts & Coverlets, The Blanchard Cutter Churn and many others, Primitive Cabinets, Corner Cupboards, Pine Cupboards, Blanket Chests, Numerous Multi Drawer Cabinets, Spice Cabinets, Shaker Boxes, Sewing Boxes, Wallpaper Boxes, Wood Buckets, Wood Wash Buckets, Webster’s Mommoth Seed Box, Painted Boxes, Trunks, Toleware, Tinware, Cast Iron Cookware, Cast Iron Fireplace Items, Crock Bowls, Wood Bowls, Primitive Kitchenware, Samplers, Wethervane, Blue Graniteware, Duck Decoys, Collection of Pewter, Tin Jelly Molds, Tin Candy Molds, Candle Molds, 19th Century Tables & Chairs, Convex Eagle Mirror, AndIrons, Wood Mantle, Mirrors, Wood Totes, Wood Berry Bckets, Wax Seal Fruit Jars, Silhouettes, Rope Bed, Wide Variety of Trunks, Early Sewing Items, Brass Candlesticks, Brass Sleigh Bells, Victorian Shoes, Salt Crocks, Walnut Corner Shelf, White Sewing Machine, Lion’s Head Oak Buffett, Many Trunks, Wash Stands, Victorian Lamp Tables, Marble Top Tables, Plant Jr Plow Seeder, Columbia Plow Seeder, Hand Seeder Collection, Numerous Farm Tools, Plows, Implements, Hand Tools, etc., 19th Century Portrait Oil Paintings, and much more.

OVER 600 QUALITY LOTS TERMS: Cash, Check, & Credit Cards (add 5% for CC’s). 10% Buyers Premium. No Out of State Checks!! No Checks over $500 unless known

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The following described farm machinery will be offered at Public Auction located at 11699 E 2200 St., Kewanee, IL 61443. Directions: South of Atkinson, IL on Galva/Atkinson Blacktop (E 2100 St.) 6 miles to 1200 N Road then East 1 mile to 2200 E Road then North ¼ mile to Sale, Or 2 miles North of IL Rte. 81 on Galva/Atkinson blacktop to 1200 N Road then East 1 mile to 2200 E Road then North ¼ mile to sale. Watch for signs.

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COMBINE AND HEADS *1997 John Deere 9400 combine, #670248, 1616 engine hours, 1022 separator hours, 24.5 x 32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader, rock trap, reverser, Harvestrac, always shedded, 1 owner, nicest one you can find!!!, *1997 John Deere 494 corn head, #670344, 4R38, poly, like new, 1 owner, *1996 John Deere 918 platform, #665599, poly dividers, poly skid fore & aft, extra sharp, 1 owner, *Killbros 20’ head tote TRACTORS *John Deere 4960 tractor, #001212, MFWD, 2753 engine hours, 18.4x42 tires w/axle duals, large inside wheel weights, poly front fenders, 20 front weights, radar, Very Nice, ONE OWNER, *Case 930 Comfort King, 6128 engine hours, diesel, wide front, front weights, 18.4-34 tires, 3 pt, *Oliver 88 gas tractor, #28-0023, NF, fenders 15.5-38 tires, runs, *Farmall M gas tractor, #18758x1, 13.6-38 tires, NF, runs great TILLAGE EQUIPMENT AND PLANTER, DRILL: *John Deere 1530 No till drill, #685184, 15” row, planter units, 3 pt on Yetter Caddy, JD markers, less than 300 acres; *John Deere 7000, 8R38” planter, end transport, Yetter Managers, Insecticide, JD 200 monitor; *Hiniker 7500, 9 spring shank disc chisel; *John Deere 630 disc, #007324, 24’, NS; *John Deere 980 25’ field cultivator, 4 pt walking tandems, 5 bar spike harrow; *Lindsay 4 section, 26’ harrow & cart; *Lindsay 4 section 26’ harrow & cart; *IH 315, 15’ cultipacker, good shape; *IH 50, 15’ flail mower, pull type; Case 400 5-18” mounted plow, coulters and gauge wheel; *Lilliston 4RW RM cultivator; JD 825 4R38” RM cultivator; *IH 183 8R38” RM cultivator, flat fold, rolling shields; *JD 400 rotary hoe, 25’, rigid; *Unverferth Harrogator, 24’; *Harvest Flow 225 bu gravity box and 10T gear; *Agri Speed hitch, 1 tractor unit and 4 wagon units; *18.4-34 DMI clamp duals; 300 gal 3 pt sprayer; JD Triumph flare box wagon, hoist, McCormick Seeder; *BerVac B-96 snow blower, 3 pt, PTO, 8’; *Kewanee RM Blade, 9’, skid shoes, 2 way hydraulic; JD Wheel Weights; *Better Bilt 1100 manure wagon; 18’ hog chute on wheels; Foremost hog chute w/auto gate; *62’ Mayrath top drive pto auger, 8”; *62’ Mayrath bottom drive pto auger, 8”; *70’ Mayrath bottom drive pto auger, 8”; *6’ Mayrath roll-a-way auger, 8”, hyd drive; *8’ Mayrath roll-a-way auger, 8”, hyd drive; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: *Bachtold weed mower w/Briggs 8 hp; 300 gal fuel tank w/Gas Boy pump; 300 gal overhead fuel tank; 1949 Ford p-up box 2 wheel trailer; 18’ hyd lift flat trailer; gas ice auger; p-up stock rack; 2 wheel flat trailer; 15’ x 6” elect. Auger; 2 – steel hay rake wheels; 8 bolt implement wheels & tires; misc. poly auger boots; dimensional iron and scrap iron; *JD hand corn sheller; 2 – Long, grain bin spreaders; 20T HD hydraulic press, many more hayrack items; Seller:

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The following described farm machinery will be offered at Public Auction located at Rediger Auction Service “The Shed” 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 10:00 A.M.

COMBINE AND HEADS *2008 John Deere 9570 Combine, #725658, 1344/972 hrs, 18.4-38 tires/ duals, bin extension, chopper/spreader, reverser, auto trac ready, yield monitor; *John Deere 600 series corn head, 7 row 30”, poly; *John Deere 922 platform, F690902, full finger auger, poly skid and dividers; *John Deere gear head tote, 22’; *EZ Trail 672 20’ head tote; TRACTORS *2004 JD 8420 MFD Tractor, #025042, 2858 eng hrs, 480/80R50 tires w/ axle duals, 1 set large inner wheel weights, 3 set outer, 8 front weights, 4 remotes, 3 pt, pto, front fenders; *1983 JD 4650 Tractor, #M001700, 8845 eng hrs, 520/85R38 tires, clamp duals, 1 set rear weights, 12 front weights, 3 pt, 3 remotes, 1000 pto, quad trans; 1983 JD 4650 Tractor, #R003020, 9669 eng hrs, 480-80R42 tires and axle duals, 1 set inner rear weights, 10 front weights, 3 remotes, 3 pt, pto, power shift; *2005 JD 5425 MFD Tractor, #S140877, 3755 hrs, 3 pt, 2 remotes, 540 pto, 16.9-30 tires, ROPS, Synchro/shuttle trans w/JD 542 loader; *Allis Chalmers 7045 diesel Tractor, 8428 eng hrs, 20.8-38 tires, 2 hyd remotes, 540 pto; *1963 JD 4010 diesel Tractor, #43914, NF, 15.5-8 tires, 2 hyd, 3 pt, frt wts; TRUCKS AND TRAILERS *1990 Mack CH613, #1M2AA06Y8LW005636, 729,224 miles, aluminum wheels, 11R225 tires, 350 hp; *1982 Mack R600, #1M2N179C8CA076794, 561,000 miles, wet kit, runs good; *2004 Wilson 42’ Commander Hopper bottom, #1W1SAFYA14A239391, alum. Outer wheels, roll tarp, clean trailer; *1980 Wilson 42’ Hopper bottom, #2X7498, alum. Outer wheels, roll tarp, solid trailer; *1989 Palmer Dump Trailer, #1P924HA29KA003865, 22’, alum, Shurloc roll tarp; *LaCrosse drop deck, #6503, ramps, 3200 gal poly tank, Briggs & Stratton transfer pump and air induction; *2008 Dodge 2500 pick-up, 161,910 mi, 4x4, diesel, extend cab 4 door, white; *Sooner Lo-Pro Livestock trailer, 5’ x 16’, bumper hitch; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT *Krause 6167 finisher, 28’, 3 bar spike harrow, reel, spring cushion disc gang, 4 pt walking tandems; Salford RTS, 28’, 3 bar tyne, #07355; *JD 712 9 shank disc chisel, cushion gangs, lev*el bar; *DMI NH3 bar, 35’ 7 knife, 7R60”, w/Raven Control Monitor; *Kinze RF 14 row 30” planter, Yetter coulters & managers, smart box insect., JD 200 monitor; *JD 1350/1450 5-18 plow; *Bushhog 6R36” cultivator; *2007 JD 2100 5 shank inline ripper, 3 pt, coulters; JD BWA 14’ disc; JD 400 15’ rotary hoe, 3 pt; M&W 15’ 3 pt rotary hoe; *Best Way Field Pro III, 1600 gal sprayer, 90’ booms hyd., 14.9-46 tires, hyd pump, Raven Monitor control; 1,000 gal pull sprayer, New 1000 gal poly tank, frame damage, salvage; *4–JD 6’ harrow section, like new; HARVEST EQUIPMENT *Brent 780 Auger Cart, 30.5-32 diamond tires, roll-tarp; *JD 500 auger cart, 23.1-26 tires, salvage; *Kilbros 350 Gravity Box on JD 1063 gear, ext tip top; *Kilbros 125 on JD gear w/16’ hyd seed auger; *Westfield driver over pit, non-mechanical for swing-a-way auger; *2008 Westfield MK 13071 Swing-a-way auger; *2008 Westfield MK 100-71 Swing-a-way auger; *Farm King Buhler 841, PTO auger; *Farm King Buhler 1031, 10 hp elec.

Auger; *Kewanee 8” x 66 top drive pto auger; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT *Modern Mill Micro Mixer, Model 60A501, electric; *JD 68 grain-o-vator; 48” pallet fork fits 146/156 JD loader; Tandem axle fert. Trailer w/transfer pump (no tank); 600 gal portable fuel tank on JD gear, 12v pump; 2 – 1600 gal poly tanks; 400 gal water tank w/chemical inductor on JD gear; *Woods 7’ RM rotary mower; Case running gear; JD 737 ZTR lawn mower, salvage; 20’ hay rack on JD gear, 2” floor; 2 – 16’ hayracks on JD gears; Wooden flare box on steel; NH 256 hay rake; flatbed on 4 wheel gear; REAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD FOLLOWING MACHINERY Location: 2 miles East of Wyanet, IL on Rte 6&34 on the North side of the Center Prairie. SE corner of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 14, Wyanet Township, Bureau County, IL Survey: Existing survey provided Taxes: Tax ID #15-14-400-004 Current Taxes: $311.18 Description: 2.24 surveyed acres. Improvements include 3 – 36’ diameter grain bins, a 6,000 bushel wet corn bin, a M-C 970 continuous flow dryer, and a FF Convay Air System (dryer to bins). Three phase electric, natural gas service. All located on year-round road access. Terms and Conditions: 1) The real estate will be sold on a per dollar basis. 2) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract, subject to approval by the US Bankruptcy Court, Peoria, IL, with 10% of the purchase price due immediately following the auction.

The balance will be due and payable on or before Oct. 9. 2015, when possession will be given. 3) The 2015 real estate taxes paid in 2016 will be paid by the buyer. 4) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property. 5) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

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 material.

Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required CASH OR GOOD CHECK –Not Responsible for Accidents Seller:

THOMAS OLSON

Wyanet, Il Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required CASH OR GOOD CHECK –Not Responsible for Accidents

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, Wyanet, IL 815-699-7999 RICK REDIGER • JEREMY REDIGER • JON MOON Auctioneers: Rick Rediger • Jon Moon • Jeremy Rediger

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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 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, 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 20th day of August 2015.

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ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT VILLAGE OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2014 VILLAGE REVENUE SUMMARY: Replacement Tax $239.00, Income Tax $17,838.00, Use Tax $2,868.00, Sales Tax $11,140.00, Motor Fuel $4,874.00, Interest $36.00, Other $8,273.00,Property Tax $26,346.00 ,Garbage Fees $ 7,154.00, Water Fees $ 33,957.00,Reim from Ins. $6,509.00 Total Revenue $119,234.00 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Martin Accounting $3,000.00, Test $1,365.00, AmerenIP $6,183.00, Allied Waste $11,195.00,Viking Chemical $7,360.00, Sledgister Construction $5,925.00, Eric Thompson $19,400.00, Elmore Electric $8,160.00, Dimond Bros $3,708.00 All Other Disbursements (Less Than $1,000) $20,828.00 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION EXCERPT FROM COMPTROLLER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT General Special Enterprise Fund Balance May 1,2013 42,793 41,549 100,214 Revenues 50,115 26,447 33,957 Expenditures (27,494) (23,363) (39,524) Transfers (Net) (8,117) 9,657 Depreciation (6082) Fund Balance April 30, 2014 57,297 44,633 98,222 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 20, 2015.

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SCOPE OF TESTING: The written and oral tests contain questions designed to measure important knowledge and abilities required for success as a police officer. Each candidate shall receive separate scores for their written and oral examinations. An applicants rank shall be determined based upon a combination of the applicant’s written and oral scores plus their veteran’s preference points, cadet preference points, and any other preference points allowed by the Illinois Municipal Code, if any. The physical agility test, medical examination, polygraph examination and psychological profile examination shall all be graded on a pass/fail basis.

CHARACTER: Police officer candidates must be of good character and must not have been convicted of any crimes or guilty of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct. A police investigation must prove proper background and character.

MISCELLANEOUS: A candidate must be a citizen of the United States. A candidate must have mental alertness, ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations, and ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms and other weapons, the ability to get along well with others, willingness to perform any tasks assigned, and must be conscientious and dependable. A candidate must be in excellent physical condition. A candidate must be a graduate of an accredited high school (a G.E.D. is acceptable). A candidate must possess a valid Illinois automatic operator’s license at the time of appointment.

DOCUMENTS: Upon signing the application blank, applicant also authorizes the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to investigate his educational and work records and/or his personal history. Candidate will also sign a release authorizing the release of information concerning background, economic status and physical and emotional stability at the time of submitting an application.

Candidates will also sign a release of liability form for the physical agility test. Prior to appointment as a probationary police officer, candidates must submit photostatic copies of birth certificate , military discharge if applicable, high school diploma, and if married a copy of marriage certificate.

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS MICHAEL DEANGELO JOHN CRUZ RICHARD VANAMAN Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 20 and 27, 2015.

township building at the address above, at which time said bids will be opened and read aloud.

Bids in unsealed envelopes or received after the prescribed date and time will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidders unopened.

A down payment in the form of a check payable to Manlius Township in the amount of not less than 10% of the bid price shall accompany the sealed bid. Following the award of the bid, the successful bidder shall pay the remaining balance of the bid price within seven days following the opening of said bid. Possession of the property shall be delivered to the successful bidder upon full payment of the purchase price. Manlius Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bidding, and to award a contract in the township’s own best interests.

Caryn Lootens, Manlius Township Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 20, 2015.

mately 200 linear feet of 8” PVC sanitary sewer.

145 linear feet of 6” sanitary sewer by directional bore and 36 linear feet of 16” steel casing pipe by bore & jack on Backbone Road in the Bailey Subdivision area in the City of Princeton, Illinois, until 2:00 p.m. on September 3rd, 2015 at the Council Chambers in City Hall at 2 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud on the said date and at the said hour.

No proposal will be received unless accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond payable without condition to the City of Princeton, Illinois, in an amount not less than 5% of the total amount bid.

The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technicalities in bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled clos-

ing time for receipt of bids for 60 days.

The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Princeton, Illinois, and may be obtained from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 18, 20 and 22, 2015.

Princeton, Illinois, I will present and ask that my Petition in said Court, praying for the change of my name from Brenda Jean Narczewski to that of Eli Oscar Marceau be approved, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at Princeton, Illinois, 8-10-2015. /s/Brenda Jean Narczewski Petitioner Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION SPRING VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER The City of Spring Valley, Illinois has open competitive examinations for the position of Police Officer. Said position will be filled by appointment from a list of candidates established by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Selections will be based upon the results of competitive examinations that may include written testing, oral testing, physical agility, medical examination, polygraph examination and psychological profile examination.

APPLICATIONS: All persons who desire to take the examination must file a written application at the office of the Spring Valley Police, Attention: Chief Sangston, 215 North Greenwood, Spring Valley, Illinois, between August 21, 2015 and August 31, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Application blanks may be obtained at the office of the Police Chief.

IMPORTANT: You are directed to read the complete instructions. If you cannot qualify in accordance with the below stated requirements, please do not apply .

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Age requirements have been fixed for this position by the Legislature of the State of Illinois . Applicants must reach their 21st birthday by September 15, 2015. Individuals who are 20 years of age and have completed a two year Associate Degree Program in Law Enforcement at an accredited college or university may be appointed as police officers. Eligibility for those individuals 35 years of age and older will be determined based upon applicable law at the time that an applicant is hired.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: All applicants must be United States citizens .

HEALTHANDPHYSICALREQUIREMENTS: Successful applicants who achieve a place on the eligibility list may be required to complete a physical examination and a psychological profile examination, prior to their appointment. The physical examination shall be conducted by the medical officer for the City of Spring Valley, at the applicant’s expense. The psychological examination shall be conducted on behalf of the City of Spring Valley at the City of Spring Valley’s expense. Police officer candidates must be free of any bodily or mental defects, deformities or diseases that might incapacitate him or her from performance of the required duties. Police officer candidates must have at least 20/30 vision in one eye and 20/50 in the other without glasses, or 20/40 both eyes, corrected to 20/20 with glasses, and must be able to distinguish primary colors readily.

PHYSICAL AGILITY: Tests may be administered to applicants prior to their appointment. Any

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Vol. 10 No. 5

It’s fair time!

The 160th Bureau County Fair rolls into town Wednesday, Aug. 26, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30. Located at the Bureau County Fairgrounds on West Peru Street in Princeton, the five-day event promises all kinds of fun for youngsters as well as those young at heart.

A variety of free shows and entertainment will greet fair-goers, along with all the fair food you’ve come to know and love throughout the years. Along with a midway filled with fantastic rides and games, you won’t want to miss all the exhibits your friends and neighbors have entered — all hoping to take home a blue ribbon for their efforts. From photography to arts and crafts projects, from baked goods to garden goodness and flowers, from roosters making themselves heard from the poultry barn to hogs, sheep, goats and more, there won’t be a shortage of things to see.

And you won’t want to miss the grandstand entertainment either. On Wednesday evening, the draft horse pulling contest is sure to please.

The well-known 38 Special is set to perform on Thursday evening, and on Friday, the headliners of the show include country favorites JoDee Messina and Lonestar. Tractor pulls are set for Saturday evening. On Sunday, plan to attend the countywide worship service in the morning and popular Demolition Derby in the evening.

Whether you want the fast-paced action of all the shows and more you’ll find at the Bureau County Fair ... or maybe you just prefer a shady bench where you can sit and enjoy the ambiance of this legendary event ... there’s something for everyone at this traditional activity that has stood the test of time.

See the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com for more information.

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Awaiting the 160th Bureau County Fair

Chain saw carvers will return to fair PRINCETON — Tim and Karen Barker, chain saw artists, are carving their way back to the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton. Timber Falls Tree Service presents this husband and wife carving team who are returning after being off the road for several years as part of the free entertainment at the fair.

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

They will carve together and separately each day during the fair. The sculp-

tures range from 2 to 9 feet tall. Audiences attending these shows will see work begin, forms beginning to emerge from the wood.

Fair-goers can return as often as they like to monitor the progress on the carvings, and watch as new creations pile up.

Finally, all the craftsmanship will be auctioned on Sunday, Aug. 30, the last day of the fair, behind the secretary’s office. The auction helps defray the cost of the fair.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair. com. This year’s fair will run Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

Demolition derby will be Aug. 30 PRINCETON — The most unique attraction at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton is the demolition derby, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, and presented by and sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank, Dakota Street Insurance, Heartland Auto Body and Central Bank.

Demolition derbies always attract more people than any other event at the county fair because its fun for both drivers and spectators. “This is an opportunity to break every traffic law there is and maybe get paid for it.” The object is simple: Two rows of cars line

up, rear bumper to rear bumper. When the flag drops, they race toward each other and meet in a huge traffic accident.

Drivers try to knock out all the other cars before they can knock him or her out.

The spectators watching get as much of a kick out of the carnage as the drivers, picking their favorites and cheering them on.

The derby is produced by the fair and complete rules are available on the fair’s website at www. bureaucountyfair.com or by calling Jason Floyd at 815-590-8873.

First place is guaranteed unless stated. All prize money is guaranteed and

goes up with more paid entrants. Payouts are: Fair Class (80 or newer), $2,000 to win; Compacts, $700 to win; Wire Class with passenger, $2,000 to win; Beginner Wire Class with passenger, $700 to win, 16-18 year olds only, must have been 18 in 2014; Trucks, $700 to win (10 trucks or more).

The purse will go up with more entries. Download the complete rules at the fair website.

A new feature this year is the Power Wheels Demo for kids ages 3 to 9 which starts at 2:30 p.m., right before the main derby.

Great seats for the derby

are on sale now at the fair office. Pit passes are $25 day of show, reserved grandstand seats are $15, general admission is $12 and ages 7 to 12 are $6.

Kids 6 and under are free.

For ticket information, call 815-875-2905. Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted. All advance purchased tickets include the fair’s gate admission charge, which could save as much as $5 per ticket.

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

Lots of free entertainment, attractions at the 160th Bureau County Fair

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

Kachunga and the Alligator is an educational

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

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

PRINCETON — The 160th Bureau County Fair will offer lots of free entertainment and attractions to keep fair goers busy this year. The fair board presents live bands, entertainers and various shows in the hospitality tent and on various stages around the fairgrounds.

Brochures may be picked up when you arrive at the fair or you can check the fair’s website for the schedule for the various shows and find them on the map.

Hospitality tent acts, presented by Midland States Bank this year, include Rick Moreland (gospel singer), Generics Goodies Band (swing, country, rock), bingo and refreshments hosted by Princeton Moose Lodge, Jack Ness (oneman band), Hit & Miss (duo variety); Steve Hargis (Country), Generics Rocking Robin Band (50s 60s rock n roll), Henry Torpedo Boys (bluegrass), Mary Peifer and the Trouble Makers (Variety), Anita Reno (vocalist), Bureau County Barbershop Har-

mony Chorus and the Marshall-Putnam-Stark Youth Variety Show Choir. The hospitality tent is produced by Gary Swanson GES Sound.

Free on-grounds entertainment performing at various times include: Kachunga and the Alligator show presented by Heartland Bank, AgVeiw FS, Mid-American McDonalds and Variety Attractions; Kid

Davie Magic Show and Strolling Robot, presented by Heartland Bank, Vern’s Farm Store and Variety Attractions; Tim and Karen Barker, chain saw carving artists, presented by Timber Falls Tree Service; Farmer for a Day, presented by the Bureau County Farm Bureau; and the Bureau County Fair Museum is open daily during fair hours.

The Bureau County Fair talent show will be in the hospitality tent on at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Entry forms are available at the fair office.

For complete information on all shows and attractions, visit www. bureaucountyfair.com or call the fair office at 815875-2905.

The 160th Bureau County Fair runs Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., Coffee & Couplets: open mic poetry night.

Monday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m., Monday Night Movie will take viewers into a modern-day nursing home, where an elderly man begins to read a love story from his notebook to a female fellow patient.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m., Wellness Journey Class with LaDonna Mazzorana.

She will discuss Sarah Gottfried, MD’s Hormone Reset Diet book.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m., Wellness Support Group led by LaDonna Mazzorana.

The Princeton Public Library is also looking for published authors interested in participating in an author fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free event, but authors must reserve their spot by filling out an application. It’s a hope that this will become an annual event. An application can be obtained by emailing Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl. org or pick one up at the library, located at 698 E. Peru St. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with a Wednesday, Sept.

30, deadline.

DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting Rocket Readers!

This club uses computer games, activities and story time to encourage elementary students to

improve their reading skills. The club is open to elementary students in second through fifth grades. The club meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

SHEFFIELD —The Sheffield Public Library’s summer reading program ended with a bang when about 45 children celebrated with a carnival.

Through the month of July, children shared books, made crafts and participated in theme-related activities. Head Librarian Sue Lanxon said fun was held by all and many are looking forward to next year’s program.

WALNUT — The library also has an ongoing coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library.

The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold story times on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and the Junior Book Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Currently, the club is reading “Holes.”

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).

LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host a pumpkin painting family night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. The library invites families to select children’s book characters and paint pumpkins to match the characters.

The family night is free and open to the public, but participants must register no later than Friday, Sept. 4.

MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity.

HENNEPIN – The Hennepin Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Stop in for stories, crafts, games and more.

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

GRANVILLE — The Granville Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

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

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

MCNABB – The McNabb Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

PUTNAM (CONDIT) — Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m., the Monarch Brass quintet will perform a summer concert on the lawn at the Putnam Condit Library in Putnam. Musicians John Armstrong, Barb Kinzer, Ann Lusher, Ron Makeever and Deb Shofner will delight the audience with a variety of music styles from classical to pop. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or grab a shady patch on the lawn and enjoy free music and refreshments.

Here’s your library Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry Granville — 815-339-2038 Hennepin —815-925--7020 Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254 LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356 Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-6593283 Magnolia —815-869-3038 Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701 McNabb — 815-339-2378 Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331 Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971 Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594-2204 Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422

Putnam (Condit) — 815-437-2811 Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-6992342 Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, 815-663-4741 Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660 Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628 Standard — 815-339-2471 Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511 Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-379-2159 If you would like to include your news on our Library Corner page, send your items to Goldie Rapp at grapp@bcrnews. com. For more information, call Rapp at 815-875-4461, ext. 6335.

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Illinois Valley Scene Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 31. Tickets are $8 each and are available at IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, or by calling 815-224-3126. This event is eat in or carry out. IVCIL serves people with disabilities.

The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept.

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This Week Visions, a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room.

Visions meets regularly on the first and third Thursday each month.

For more information, call 815-664-1440.

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

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

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

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

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Richard Geese performs rock favorites.

A Family Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at House of Praise, 14012 N. Highway 89, Spring Valley (across from the Walmart Distribution Center). This free event is for the whole family and will include games, food, prizes, a slice, bouncy house and face painting.

The Malden Fire Department will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 23, at the fire station. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12.

The Henry County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Kewanee Public Library in the second floor meeting room.

Terry Austin will give a program on quilts of valor and the story of giving veterans a quilt for the service of their country.

Cleta Riggins has offered to donate a lap robe to a military service member and plans to be there.

Parent’s Day Out, located in the First United Methodist Church at 316 S. Church St. in Princeton, will host an open house from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Beginning its fifth year, Parent’s Day Out is a quality, affordable and flexible childcare program that gives parents a much deserved break and offers structured activities for children, including circle time, free play, crafts, music, snacks and Bible stories. It is for children ages 2 to 4. Prospective families are invited to meet the teachers, see the classroom and register for the program.

Classes fill quickly and space is limited. For more information, contact the First United Methodist Church at 815-872-2821 or visit the Parent’s Day Out Facebook page.

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Neptune’s Car to perform in Princeton The Princeton Coffeehouse will present New England-based folk duo Neptune’s Car at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $15. Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee will be available. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815872-6501.

A nursing admission information session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Room 105 of Illinois Valley Community College’s

Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St. Sponsored by the counseling center and admissions and records, the session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek at 815-224-0439 or kathy_ sramek@ivcc.edu.

Upcoming The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host Professor Amanda Cook Fesperman as the guest speaker at the 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, meeting at the BCGS library, 629 S. Main St., Princeton. She will discuss female spies of the Confederacy and women in the Grand Army of the Republic. Those wishing more information on the meeting may contact

Auction Calendar Aug. 22 – Tom Roggy estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 1220 N. Vernon St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 22 – Summer catalog auction, collection of 19th century primitives and antiques, 9 a.m., 409 E. Stevenson Road, Ottawa, Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Randy Steele, power tools, woodworking and contractor equipment, service truck, trailers, raw lumber and rough cut oak lumber, 9 a.m., 11041 Route 92 (Dahl Auction Building), Walnut, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Putnam County farmland, 10 a.m., 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire

Barn), Magnolia, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 30 – Mary Vinson, commercial real estate, 1 p.m., 522 S. Main St., Princeton, Becker Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 2 – Bernadette Weidner, farm machinery and equipment, 10 a.m., 11699 E. 2200 St., Kewanee, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 9 – Thomas Olson, real estate, farm machinery and equipment, 10 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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

BCGS at 815- 879-3133 or drop by during normal hours of operation, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The research library will also be open the first Saturday of the month, as usual, which this time falls on the Labor Day weekend.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Mr. Meyers Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Mr. Meyers Band will perform Caribbean Reggae.

The Walnut United Meth-

odist Church will host a lasagna supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

The menu will be lasagna, salad, homemade bread, Sisler’s ice cream and homemade cookies. The cost is a donation.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Brian and Mark from 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Brian and Mark will perform music front he 90s and now.

The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for

The Princeton High School Class of 1990 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 12, at the home of Jay and Jennifer Alter.

Drinks start at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. For more information, and to RSVP, visit www.phsclassof1990. com. T-shirts can also be purchased on the website. Is it requested that all reservations be made

by Saturday, Aug. 15. For any additional information not found on the website, call Jennifer at 815-8782301 or email jenalter@ ivcontainer.com.

A flea market will be at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, Sept. 13. Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available. For more information, call 815-3032905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

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Pork Chops and Apples

How about some more easy meals to prepare when you come home tired and without much time to feed the family ... especially when everybody is hungry. The recipes require just a few ingredients, so they are quick.

Simple Spaghetti Bake 8 ounces spaghetti 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 10-ounce can tomato bisque soup 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 8-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 1 4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1 12-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside. Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in skillet and drain.

Add remaining ingredients, 1/3 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and spaghetti to baking pan and cover. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Lemonade Spare Ribs 4 pounds pork spare ribs 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup soy sauce Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs, meaty side down, in shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Drain fat and

bake for an additional 30 minutes. Drain fat again. Combine lemonade concentrate, garlic salt and soy sauce in bowl and brush on ribs. Reduce oven to 325°, cover and bake for an additional 1 hour or until ribs are tender. Brush occasionally with sauce. Serves 4 to 6.

Sausage Casserole 1 pound pork sausage 2 15-ounce cans pork and beans 1 15-ounce can Mexican stewed tomatoes 1 8-ounce package cornbread muffin mix Preheat oven to 400°. Brown sausage in skillet and drain fat. Add beans and tomatoes, blend and bring to a boil. Pour mixture into sprayed 3-quart baking dish.

Prepare muffin mix according to package directions and drop teaspoonfuls of mixture over meat-bean mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until top browns. Serves 6.

6 thick-cut pork chops Flour Canola oil 3 baking apples Preheat oven to 325°. Dip pork chops in flour and coat well. Brown chops in oil in skillet and place in sprayed 9-by-13inch baking dish. Add 1/3 cup water to casserole. Cover and bake for 50 minutes.

Peel, halve and seed apples and place half apple over each pork chop. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Don’t overcook apples. Serves 6.

Tuna and Chips 1 6-ounce can tuna, drained 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips, divided Preheat oven to 350°. Break chunks of tuna into bowl and stir in soup and milk.

Add 1/4 cup crushed potato chips and mix well. Pour mixture into a sprayed baking dish and sprinkle remaining chips over top. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chips are light brown. Serves 4.

Good served with a tossed salad.

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Chicken Bake 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup 1 8-ounce box chicken stuffing mix Preheat oven to 325°. Flatten chicken breasts with rolling pin and place in sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place cheese slices over chicken. Combine chicken soup and 1/2 cup water in bowl and pour over chicken. Prepare stuffing mix, according to package directions, and sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Serves 8.

If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Enjoy.

Potato-Beef Bake 1 pound ground beef 1 10-ounce can sloppy Joe sauce 1 10-ounce can fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 32-ounce package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed Preheat oven to 400°. Cook beef in skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and drain. Add sloppy Joe sauce and cheese soup to beef and mix well. Place hash brown in sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with beef mixture. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

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Meet the Storm MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will host the 2015 Meet the Storm Night for all fall sports on Friday, Aug. 21, at the BV Athletic Field.

Beginning at 6 p.m., all parents are strongly encouraged to meet briefly for break-out meetings by activity in these locations: Football - Football field bleachers.

Cheerleaders - Room 413.

Cross country - Media Center.

Volleyball - Gym. Golf - Driver’s Ed. Room 444.

Drill Team - Room 312.

Marching Band - Music/Band Room.

After these meetings, all fall participants will be introduced on the football field. Then the football and volleyball teams will hold a short practice/scrimmage.

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

Meet the Red Devils

SPRING VALLEY — The Red-White Scrimmage will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Nesti Stadium at Hall High School.

Hall will host a Meet the Lady Devils Night Thursday, Aug. 20.

Blue-White Scrimmage

PRINCETON — The annual Blue-White Scrimmage at Princeton High School will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Bryant Field.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with the National Anthem by the Star Spangled Singers.

Introduction of all fall activities will begin at 6:15 p.m., including marching band, cheerleaders, pom, Star Spangled Singers, boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, boys soccer, girls volleyball and football.

The F/S football scrimmage will start at 6:35 p.m. There will be performances starting at 6:45 p.m. by the poms, cheer and band with the varsity football scrimmage scheduled for 6:55 p.m.

Boys Soccer will hold a Blue-White Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Bryant Field.

There will be a Meet the Tigresses Night for Volleyball at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Prouty Gymnasium.

Red Devil Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club’s Red Devil Classic has been rescheduled from Saturday, Aug. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 10, at Spring Creek Golf Course. It will be a four-person, best ball scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which

includes golf and a pork chop/brat dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.

Solorio Memorial

SPRING VALLEY — The 2015 Frank Solorio Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75 per golfer.

Scores from two teams will be combined for a four-person team scramble.

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

Magnolia fundraiser

MAGNOLIA — A fundraiser for the new ball diamond in Magnolia will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at LJ’s in Magnolia. There will be a live auction at noon. Donations of auction items are being taken. Contact Peggy at 815-257-0707 or Laurie at 815257-7051. All proceeds go toward building the new diamond. The fundraiser is sponsored by the village of Magnolia.

Dash at Dusk

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

Pre-registration through Aug. 14 is $25.

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

DeKalb Corn Classic

DEKALB — The DeKalb Corn Classic 3K/5K will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The 3K Run/ Walk starts at 7:55 a.m. with fees of $20 ($25 race day). The 10K will start at 8 a.m. with fees of $30 ($35 race day). For more information, call 815-200-1056 or visit www.dekalbcornclassic.org or send email to director@dekalbcornclassic.org.

Fall Fitness 5K

PERU — The Fall Fitness 5K sponsored

by IVCH will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru. This race is a part of the Starved Rock Runners circuit. entry fee is $20 if received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $25 after, including race day. Packet pick-up and race day registrations begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit www.starvedrockrunners. org orwww.runrace.net.

Cardinals finish second The Princeton Cardinals earned the second-place trophy in the Western Bureau Valley Little League tournament in Walnut. Team members include (front row, from left) Jimmy Kurth, ZaOndre Thompson, Khristian Whitfield, Harley Cook and Matthew Harris; (middle row) Logan Sayler, Andrew Bartolucci, Conner Workman, Eli Soltis and Roger Ugasco; and (back row) coaches John Bartolucci, Justin Harris and Jeremy Whitfield.

Underground Railroad 5K PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bureau County Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after.

The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Run to Remember

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

Pasta Push 5K

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

istration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept. 6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. For more information, call 815-434-1148 or email jillnevins@yahoo.com.

Connie’s 5K Run/Walk

OGLESBY — A 5K Run/Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in March at the age of 45. A scholarship has been founded in her name at IVCC, where she served in administration.

The race will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC. Entry fee is $25 by Saturday, Oct. 3, and $30 after.

Registrations are available at b.dzier@ comcast.net or by calling 816-6642236. Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

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