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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Good new, bad news Princeton utility customers to see increase, decrease

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON – The Princeton City Council has approved ordinances which will decrease electric utility costs for most customers while increasing costs for garbage and sewer services.

At this week’s meeting, the council unanimously approved an ordinance to raise the solid waste collection rate from $9.50 to $10.50 per month within the city limits and from $19 to $21 per month outside the city limits. This ordinance will take effect on the first bill generated after Dec. 31.

The council also unanimously approved an ordinance to set basic sewer rates at $5 per 100 cubic feet of water usage. Currently, city customers pay $4.05 per 100 cubic feet. The same rate increase would apply to customers both inside and outside the city limits.

Users of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities who are not water users of the city will be charged $28 per month for billings on and after Sept. 1.

Also, sewer customers will now have a new service charge of $11 per month.

Currently, sewer customers are paying a service charge ranging from $4.75 to $10.75. The new service charge and usage fee rate start in September.

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, the combination of the usage rate increase and the service charge increase is projected to net an additional $430,000 in sewer revenue, which will be used for sewer line upgrades.

Also at Monday’s meeting, the council approved an ordinance which would decrease expenses for electric customers. In a threefold expense savings, the council agreed a previously

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What happened to LaMoille’s money?

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE – After Hurricane Ike hit in September 2008 and caused damaging winds and significant flooding throughout the state, Bureau County was among many listed as a disaster area and qualified for financial assistance.

The village of LaMoille sought a grant through a disaster recovery program and were told they were receiving a chunk of money. However, the village never actually got that money.

Village President Steve Stouffer remembers being a board member back when the board received the grant but never saw the money. Since

his term began as village president, he decided to step up and figure out what exactly the hold up was on that money.

With a few phone calls and following up with officials, it was unclear what exactly had happened, but he was able to, once again, secure the monies for the village to completely fund a new storm sewer project.

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Getting all spruced up for fair time North American Midway Entertainment crew members spend Wednesday morning polishing Merry-Go-Round horses, arranging stuffed animals at game booths, making cotton candy and checking carnival rides in preparation for Wednesday afternoon’s start of the 158th annual Bureau County Fair in Princeton. The fair continues through Sunday, with special events scheduled for each day, including a country show by Justin Moore on Friday evening, a truck/tractor pull on Saturday and a Sunday countywide worship service. As always, fair-goers can also spend their time enjoying the wide range of entries in the exhibit halls and livestock barns, free entertainment shows, and just visiting with friends.

PHS hopes for the best with finances

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON – Princeton High School ended its 2013 fiscal year in better shape than anticipated and Superintendent Kirk Haring hopes for the same with the 2014 fiscal year.

At Monday’s meeting of the PHS board of education, Haring reviewed the two budgets, saying Fiscal Year 2013 ended the year with a positive balance in all funds of $1.2 million, pending the audit. The Fiscal Year 2014 summary sheet shows a project-

ed negative balance of $2,120,303 in all funds at the end of the Fiscal Year 2104.

In looking at the budgets, Haring said the district issued $1,530,000 in Health/ Life Safety bonds in Fiscal Year 2013 to pay for work which will be completed and paid for in Fiscal Year 2014. Reserves will be used to offset any negative balances in any of the funds at the end of Fiscal Year 2014.

“With the tentative budget, we present a worst-case scenario with the expectation we will finish the year stronger than projected,” Haring said.

Looking at revenue for the district, Haring said general state aid continues to decline as a direct result of a lower Average Daily Attendance (ADA). Enrollment has been decreasing since he came to the district in 2008. PHS currently has 536 students.

Also, there is no more Hold Harmless funding for districts, which was a huge hit financially for PHS, Haring said. The community taxpayers continue to pay more than their share, he said.

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Valerie Jensen of Tiskilwa (left) and Laurie Bonucci of Princeton stand near the barn quilt displays at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

The two women have gotten together with six others, including Tammie Peebles, Shellee Monier and Deb Erickson, all of Walnut, Sandy Carpenter of Ohio, and Tracy Hannon and Nancy Huber, both of Tiskilwa, to help initiate a barn quilt tour in Bureau County.

Group working to start a county barn quilt trail

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON – Eight Bureau County women have come together with the same enthusiasm to implement a barn quilt trail throughout the county.

Barn quilts are traditionally made by painting a quilt pattern on an 8-by-8-foot medium density overlay (MDO) board, which is then hung up on a barn.

Laurie Bonucci of Princeton describes it as “art in the country.”

The love and appreciation of barn quilts has been popping up over the United State since 2001. Today, about 35 states and hundreds of counties show off various styles of barn quilts.

Bureau County’s newly formed barn quilt group, which has been dubbed Barn Quilts of Bureau County, has been inspired

by Kankakee County’s trail, which consists of 50 barn quilts.

Although the woman don’t necessarily want to copy the same trail guidelines in Kankakee County, they have used the idea as a prototype to spark ideas.

“The thing barn quilts all have in common are that they become a community effort, a larger community.”

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Pictured is Valerie Jensen’s barn quilt, which hangs on her barn in Tiskilwa.

Barn quilts can be described as “art in the country.” Traditionally, barn quilts consist of a painted quilt pattern on an eight-by-eight foot piece of medium density overlay board.

Bonucci explained tourists can start out the trail in Kankakee County by stopping by the tourism center to pick up a trail map. A tourist then drives through the county to see and enjoy each piece of art.

Bonucci sees it as a simple way to boost tourism in the county.

“We got to thinking we have all these historic barns all over the county, we think we live in a

beautiful place, agritourism is a big thing and we’re trying to stimulate that,” she said. “There’s just all sorts of ways this could grow.”

Valerie Jensen of Tiskilwa, who is a proud owner of a barn quilt, explained the Bureau County group is working on making partnerships with fellow county organizations that could help jumpstart the trail project. A few organizations

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that were named off included: Bureau County Farm Bureau, University of Illinois Extension Office, Bureau County Tourism and Bureau County Quilt Guild.

“Everyone is excited about the idea. We just have to get the ball rolling and representatives have to meet with us and see how we’re going to integrate our ideas and work together,” she said.

There are still a lot of details that need to be ironed out, before a trail is pinpointed, however Jensen is hoping by next summer, Bureau County’s countryside will consist of 12 new barn quilts.

Bonucci explained any barn owners in the county can take part in the trail. Whether someone wants to try painting their own quilt, or hire

someone to paint a quilt or just offer a space on a barn would help get the idea off the ground.

“The thing barn quilts all have in common are that they become a community effort, a larger community,” Bonucci said.

For those interested in learning more about the Barn Quilts of Bureau County or to explore the barn quilt idea, there are smaller versions of barn quilts currently on display at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

Following the fair, the displays will be hung on the historical museum building at the fairgrounds. The group also welcomes people to like their Facebook page, Barn Quilts of Bureau County.

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Still working on flood damage in SV

By Brock Cooper news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The city of Spring Valley is still trying to deal with flood damage at the wastewater treatment plant, but help isn’t coming fast enough.

At Monday’s council meeting, the city engineer asked the council to approve repairs to a standby generator, as well as replace rented pumps with purchased electrical ones.

“If we need it, let’s do it,” alderman Jim Taliano said.

The city currently rents pumps to deal with seepage, but it costs money for fuel and rental. By purchasing its own pumps, the city should ultimately save money.

The city’s insurance should take care of much of the expense, and the city continues to be in contact with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but federal help is slow coming.

There will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Sept.

9 to present the Long Term Control Plan prior to finalization and submission of the plan.

There will also be a Water and Sewer Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 to discuss manhole covers, Birch Street drainage, flood damage at the wastewater treatment plant and the Long Term Control Plan.

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Park district looks at needs, not wants in budget

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District will operate this year on a “needs” budget, not a “wishes and wants” budget.

At this week’s meeting of the Princeton Park Board, park district Executive Director Elaine Russell reviewed the Fiscal Year 2014 tentative budget, which showed total appropriations in all funds of $2,971,950.

This amount is very close to last year’s appropriations, she said. Total new revenue is projected at $2,004,080.

The park district is taking care of what it needs and not worrying about wishes and wants, she said.

On Tuesday, Russell further explained the tentative budget, saying the park district has beginning cash on hand of $933,785, with another $46,395 in the Corporate Emergency Fund and $35,000 in the Enterprise/ Metro Center Emergency Fund. With those factors included, the park district has a total projected revenue of $3,019,260 for the FY ‘14.

“I refuse to pad revenue sources, which is an extremely easy thing to do,” Russell said. “I am basing all fee, membership and rental revenue on last year’s actuals. To inflate unknown revenue sources is to be working with false figures.”

Operating a facility such as the Metro Center

and maintaining nearly 200 acres of park land makes it necessary to have reserve funds, not specifically designated to a certain project, Russell said.

“There are always emergency purchases and repairs, Russell said.

“We must also work to increase revenues. Each department head monitors their specific budget line items, keeping the park district monitoring expenses and revenues on a monthly basis.”

The park district expects to bond $800,000 to $810,000 this year, with approximately $380,000 going to Corporate Fund, $380,000 going to the Enterprise/ Metro Center Fund, and about $50,000 remaining in the General Obligation Bond Fund until needed in either of those funds.

Main expenses for the district are salaries and benefits, maintenance and capital improvement projects, which the latter can be put on hold if finances are not available due to lower revenues or emergencies, Russell said.

In other financial news at Monday’s meeting, Russell said this year hasn’t been a good one for attendance at the outdoor Alexander Park Swimming Pool because of the cooler weather. Revenue for the outdoor pool is down about $2,500 from last year, but utility costs have almost doubled, she said.

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For a ‘humanely’ good cause Kathi Torri with the Tri-County Humane Society, organized treats and baked goods at Saturday’s bake sale at the TSC store on North Main Street in Princeton. Saturday’s bake sale is one of four sponsored each year by the Tri-County Humane Society to raise money for its programs and services.

Where do we put the new stoplight?

Spring Valley looks at options

By Brock Cooper news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley City Council members are still debating where to put a traffic signal for the elementary school district, but they have plenty of time to make their decision.

“This project won’t even start for two years,” Mayor

Walt Marini said.

The signal is part of the Safe Route For Schools program, but after discussions with Illinois Department of Transportation, officials discovered the estimated time for the project is two years away.

The streets and alleys committee discussed putting a stoplight at Route 6 and Richards Street or Route 6 and Strong, ultimately coming to a consensus on Route 6 and Strong.

Since then there have been others asking for a signal at other streets and accusing the council of not doing their due diligence, according to alderman Chuck Hansen.

“This is obviously a controversial subject,” Hansen said, Hansen said there will be many more meetings on the subject before any decisions will be made and that includes a probable meeting with the elementary school board.

In other business: • The council passed a resolution in support of the IDOT Transportation Enhancement Program.

• Council members also passed an ordinance establishing the salaries of city employees.

• They approved a contract with Fire Services Inc. for a E-one Pumper contingent on review and approval of the city attorney.

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Walnut Village Board meets

By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — The Walnut Village Board met Monday night and took the following action: • Due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday, the regularly scheduled village board meeting to be held on Sept. 2 has been rescheduled.

Rather than this regular meeting, the village board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 in the village meeting room.

• Village Superintendent Carl Minks report-

ed a village employee has enrolled in the beginning water treatment class through Black Hawk College.

This class will begin in September. Board member Lee Sarver proposed a motion to the board for the village to pay for this employee’s tuition and expenses. The motion was unanimously passed by the board.

• Village Clerk Tiffany Pistole prepared and distributed copies of the most recently passed Nuisance Ordinance. This ordinance

is now ready to be included in each board member’s code book.

• Board member Duane Christensen reported the dead trees have been removed from the cemetery. Individuals have expressed interest in donating new trees for the cemetery. Further discussion will be held at a later date regarding placement of new trees.

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• Board member Aaron Staker reported work is continuing on the village website. Staker also reported the recently created improvement committees are meeting and working on a presentation to be made at a second public meeting.

A notice will be published as soon as this meeting is scheduled.

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Bath time!

Alison Ruhl of Abingdon washes her 4-month-old dairy calf on Wednesday morning at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton in preparation for the start of the 158th annual Bureau County Fair. Alison and her family will bring a total of 35 dairy cows and calf to the fair.

Dairy, rabbit and goat shows are scheduled for today, Thursday.

Poultry, horse, beef and steer, and sheep events are set for Saturday.

The fair ends on Sunday with Junior Beef, swine and more horse events.

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PHS From Page 1 In other business at Monday’s meeting, the board began a discussion on goals for the board.

In the financial section of goals, the board agreed to look at continued areas in which PHS could share expenses, such as transportation and purchases, with Princeton Elementary School District, as well as other districts or agencies. Another financial goal would be to seek a resolution for the district’s special needs cooperative.

LaMoille From Page 1 “What I said when I became mayor was that if I can keep the basements dry and the water rates down, everyone should stay happy,” he said.

The village is now on its way to receiving federal funds worth $749,819, which is being released by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

The money will be used to construct about 9,029 feet of storm sewers, ranging in diameter from 12 to 36 inches throughout the village and surrounding areas.

Stouffer expressed how much it means to the village to still be able to receive this opportunity.

“We will take all the free money we can get because being such a small village we could never afford a project like this,” he said.

As a fairly new board member, Al Taylor said he would like to learn more about what is currently being done in the sharing of expenses with other districts.

After further discussion, the board agreed it would be good for the board to have a general summary of that information on a periodic basis.

Board member Gary Coates said he thinks the community would also like to know what is being done in costsharing measures. It would be good to get that information out to the public, he said.

In another goal, the board discussed the need to continue successfully negotiating and communicating with staff. Communication is the key to a successful school system, the board agreed.

Another discussed goal was for board members to attend meetings on legislation affecting school districts and also to be in contact with the district’s legislators each semester.

The board is expected to continue its goal discussions in coming months.

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“We’re barely keeping our heads above water.”

Stouffer explained the village has had some hard times when there’s been heavy rains. He explained the current storm sewer system the village uses is about 50 to 75 years old.

“The tiles are just not big enough to drain the water, and that’s the main reason why everyone gets water in their basements whenever there is a rain,” he said. “We’ve got so many basements that flood.”

According to a notice, the storm sewers will discharge to Pike Creek. A portion of the proposed project would be in the 100year floodplain of the creek. The village has determined the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.

The village is currently undergoing a required environmen-

tal study in the wetlands before the project kicks-off. Stouffer anticipates the project to begin sometime this fall, after the village engineer seeks bids.

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Council From Page 1 approved rate increase will not be implemented; the electric service charge will be decreased by $5 for most customers; and all churches will be exempt from the demand charge for electric use.

Also at Monday’s meeting, Farnsworth Group engineer Shawn Mauer gave an overview of the recently completed study into problems with the city’s sanitary sewer system, specially at the Princeton Metro Center and Euclid Avenue/Dover Road areas of town.

The council had hired Farnsworth Group to do the study after the April 17-18 rains which caused flooding in several areas of town, when about 6.5 inches of rain fell during an 18-hour period.

The Farnsworth Group study made the following recommendation for the city to consider: • Continue with a smoke

testing program to determine problem areas and to put money into the budget for the smoke testing.

• Continue televising sewer lines with the idea the city can plan for future replacement or rehabilitation projects.

• Provide additional storm inlets at the Euclid Avenue/Dover Road area, which would be a good first step in that area.

• Implement a sump pump and downspout disconnection program.

• Update the city’s sanitary/storm sewer system maps, so they are current and more usable.

• Investigate the hydraulics of the wastewater treat-

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ment plant overflow and pumping capacity. A wet weather detention basin may be necessary.

After the presentation, Mayor Keith Cain said he thinks things flow well until they reach the wastewater treatment plant, and that’s where the backup occurs.

The city needs to figure out a way to get relief to the plant once the water gets there, he said.

The council also heard from resident Esther Tracy who lives in Greencroft who talked about problems she and her neighbors have had with their homes after heavy rains.

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Obituaries Harold Grimes TAMPICO — Harold D. Grimes, 74, of Tampico died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Born Nov. 10, 1938, in Tampico to Roy and Opal (Scott) Grimes, he married Alice L. Lewis May 22, 1966, in Buda.

She survives.

He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire for 35 years, retiring 12 years ago in 2001. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963.

Harold He was a member of the Tampico Grimes American Legion for many years.

Also surviving are one son, Glynn Grimes of Vancouver, Wash.; one daughter, Deborah Grimes TerBush of Tampico; two grandchildren, Hannah TerBush of Tampico and Jacob Miller of Tampico; two sisters, Doris (John) Mckenzie of Aurora and Viva (Wayne) Dirks of Rock Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Marvin, Kenneth and Merle; and three sisters Marie, Kathryn and Bonnie.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Tampico Memorial Cemetery in Tampico with the Rev. Butch McNinch, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites were accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is handling the arrangements.

Ruby Gerbitz NEW BEDFORD — Ruby L. Gerbitz, 86, of Princeton, formerly of New Bedford, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

Born Nov. 30, 1926, in Manlius Township to Harwood and Alfreda (Lang) Littlefield, she married Ormond O. “Bob” Gerbitz on March 27, 1958, in Walnut. He died May 19, 1977.

She retired from Bergner’s in Sterling.

Survivors include one son, David (Kathy) Littlefield of Buda; three stepsons, George Gerbitz of Florida, Scott (Carol) Gerbitz of Walnut and Phil (Patricia) Gerbitz of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one stepbrother, Robert (Darlene) Johnson of Walnut; and one stepsister, Leora.

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

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Walnut Cemetery. Inurnment will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Buda Rescue Squad.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is handling the arrangements.

Martha Garrison PRINCETON — Martha Garrison, 76, of Princeton passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

She was born on June 11, 1937, in Dixie, Ohio, to Lewis and Forrest “Babe” (Slatzer) Nutter. She attended Sheffield High School with the class of 1955. She later graduated from cosmetology school and nursing school. She married Kaye Martha Garrison and they had four children. She Garrison was an active member of First United Methodist Church, the Princeton Women’s Club, and Women of the Moose.

She is survived by four children, Joy Lynn Garrison of Moline, Jeanette (George) Miller III of Orland Park, Bruce (Robbie) Garrison of East Moline and Bradley (Cynthia) Garrison of Salt Lake City, Utah. Also surviving are two grandsons, George Miller IV and Reid Garrison Miller, both of Chicago. Surviving as well are siblings Roger (Nina) Nutter of Hennepin and Debra Brown of Lewistown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ellen Minnaert; and a grandson, Benjamin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton, the Rev. George Woosnam officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheffield Cemetery.

The family will begin receiving friends at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Alternatives for the Older Adults at 4olderadults.org.

Norberg Memorial Home is handling arrangements.

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

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Crews gather for disaster drill in Ladd

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

​LADD – A mock disaster drill, involving several emergency crews from Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties, was acted out on Saturday in Ladd. The scenario involved an Amtrak train that had hit and overturned a school bus at a train crossing, causing several fatalities and injuries.

Perry Memorial Hospital Safety Officer Deb Wood explained it was an important drill for area emergency crews to train for, because Bureau County has many train routes passing through it and several train crossings. It was also a scenario, emergency crews had not yet prepared for.

More than 100 participants from local fire and police departments, EMS, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, search and rescue, Red Cross, coroner’s office and many more came together for the opportunity to learn the recovery steps of this type of disaster, work with fellow emergency departments and crews, and learn about all the types of resources available in case an incident like so ever took place.

Wood said new instances were thrown into the mix of the disaster to allow further training for crews. EMS had the opportunity to transport victims to three different area hospitals – Perry Memorial in Princeton, St. Margaret’s in Spring Valley and Mendota Community Hospital. She explained it was a great opportunity for the crews who had never transported a patient to Mendota to learn how to get

a patient to the right destination most efficiently.

“It’s all about education and practice. If we make mistakes, we want to do it when were practicing and don’t want to do them when it’s real,” Wood said.

During the drill, flash bangs were also used to simulate explosions, which kept responders active and attentive to scenarios they might have missed.

Bureau County Mounted Search and Rescue was assigned to “walk the tracks” to look and gather fake limbs. Wood said full mannequins and parts of mannequins were used to simulate body parts.

“We had one mannequin that had lower legs missing and one arm,” Wood said. “He was pretty banged up.”

The Bureau County Red Cross was able to test out a new program that can now be used to help spouses or family members of victims in an intense accident identify their loved one. The Red Cross chapter also received practice in setting up a shelter, which was used to house uninjured victims.

Wood said at the end of the day, she called the drill a success. A huge goal of the drill was getting the opportunity to have crews from both side of the Bureau County working together.

“There are always stumbling blocks, but you just go over and around them, in this case, they did,” she said. “The drills are always successful. There are things we need to get better at, but we will keep training and practicing.”

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Tonica man arrested for Leonore shooting

By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

BETTENDORF, Iowa — A Tonica man is in a Quad Cities jail after being apprehended in connection with a late night shooting on Aug. 18 outside Leonore.

Richard Felton, 28, is being held on two Class X felonies — attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. Both crimes carry a sentence of 6-30 years in prison with no parole.

“Currently the suspect is in the Scott County Jail,” said LaSalle County Deputy Dave Wolford. “He will be extradited to the LaSalle County Jail.”

Felton is accused of shooting Jeremy Wade, 28, of Grand Ridge in the face at the Sandy Ford Bridge east of Leonore. Wade then fell approximately 40 feet from the bridge into the Vermilion River. He was able to crawl from the river and get help. Wade identified Fel-

ton, known as “Merch,” to law enforcement officials.

Wade was transferred from St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria where he was listed on Aug. 19 in critical condition.

Hospital officials refused to discuss his condition on Aug. 20.

Felton was apprehended in Bettendorf, Iowa, on Aug. 19 after authorities were alerted he may be in that area. Felton surrendered without incident, and is being held on a $3 million bond.

Felton has a previous police record. In 2007, Felton pleaded guilty to the Class 3 felony of aggravated battery for stabbing an Ottawa man during a traffic dispute. Although eligible for up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, Felton was placed on probation.

The LaSalle County Sheriff’s office would not discuss a possible motive for the shooting or why the two men met on the bridge.

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Seatonville Village Board • The policy committee distributed and dis-

SEATONVILLE – The Seatonville Village Board met at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 and conducted the following business: • Approved minutes from the previous meeting, to pay $5,232.26 in bills, and the July treasurer’s report.

• Received notification from Deputy Reed that a security check of the village hall was done on Aug. 5.

• Received information from North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) regarding its annual golf outing on Sept. 13 and about the Community Development Assistance Program and grant opportunity.

• Received an invoice from NCICG for the Economic Development District Annual Planning

cussed revision of the animal policy and new chicken and quail flocks policy.

• Approved the 20-year contract and Ordinance Renewing and Existing Franchise to Ameren Illinois to construct, operate and maintain a gas utility system in the village.

• Discussed the DCEO grant and that the application is still on the governor’s desk for signature.

• Discussion was held on the following topics: The water plant; the FEMA representative, who is working on the village’s application for assistance; grass mowing of properties; storm drains, manhole, sidewalk and ditches on North Townline Road; park and basketball court; removal of a broken sidewalk and delinquent water accounts.

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Karaoke DJ at the Bureau County Fair PRINCETON — Hit Clips Karaoke and DJ Service will be at the Bureau County Fair beer gardens starting at 9:30 p.m.

Friday and from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. The owner and DJ of Hit Clips Karaoke and DJ Service is Jill Swanson of Princeton. She previously performed in several local bands for 35 years. After that time she resigned from music performance and transitioned to karaoke and DJ services in 2007. She also does karaoke at Crown Lane Centre on Friday evenings.

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It’s fair time!

The 158th Bureau County Fair is revving up, and the entertainment is already on a roll! Hopefully everyone has their special event tickets in advance and are looking forward to another great year.

Whether it’s just to eat elephant ears, corn dogs and lemonade shake-ups or to get a close up photo COMMENTARY with the barn animals or watch the expression of little kids ride their first carnival ride – to me, the fair offers some sort of special attraction for everyone.

As a reporter, I always get a little excited knowing I’ll be out and about covering the excitement that some people wait all year for. I have to admit, being outside of the fun watching in can sometimes be just as enjoyable as experiencing it firsthand.

I always get a little nostalgic feeling while out walking through the fairgrounds looking to capture peoples’ perfect fair moments with my camera.

I’m always taken back to when my mom used to dress me like a cowgirl and take me to the county fair in Michigan, where I grew up.

My parents have many buried photos of me back then trying to pet the cows, feeding a bottle to a little goat, smashing my face into a snow cone and riding the little kiddie rides, complete with an armband pass that gave me a ticket to ride all day.

Back then, getting to experience all the attractions the fair offered was an adventurous deal for me. The fair brought a whole new world to my attention.

I grew up in town, so watching the young fair kids get to hangout in the barns with their animals when they weren’t showing them seemed like such a cool deal to me. I can still remember being amazed at kids washing their own horses before a show, or milking their cows and even brushing their pet rabbits.

It seemed like serious grown-up work, and I admired them for it.

I know I always left the fairgrounds begging my parents to get either a horse or piglet we could raise and keep in our backyard. I always promised I would feed them, brush them and give them what they needed just like the kids at the fair. It seemed like a reasonable deal back then, however today I realize why the answer was always “no.”

Although my time of being that animated kid at the fair is far gone, I still enjoy watching the fun continue into the new generations.

I now get to witness the little kids enjoying the same experiences for themselves. It seems every year, while I’m walking up and down the barn aisles looking for a great picture, I hear at least one kid asking their parents to buy some sort of pet. This always makes me smile. It’s a comforting feeling knowing things have not changed with being a kid at the fair.

Perhaps the lack of change is what keeps people coming back year after year. As kids grow into adults, the fair becomes a place to reminisce about what things were like when they were younger.

There will always be new people and maybe even a new ride here and there, but the feel and vibe of the fair is something I truly believe will stay the same forever.

BCR Staff Writer Goldie Currie can be reached at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

Goldie Currie

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 Gary Blackert City: Walnut.

Where did you grow up: Princeton.

Family: Wife, Mary; and three daughters, Jade, Haeli and Zoie.

Pets: Boxer named Shooter.

Occupation: Meat cutter.

What is the last song you listened to: “3 Shades of Black,” Hank III. What is the last book you read: “One Man’s Wilderness, An Alaskan Odyssey” by Sam Keith from the journals and photographs of Richard Proenneke.

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

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Gyros.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My compound bow.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Pizza Cellar.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I’d

buy a lot of land and an off-the-grid house.

People would be surprised to know that you: I listened to punk music and had a 9-inch Mohawk in high school.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: I like how small it is.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: We need a grocery store.

‘And when shopping for furniture’ Once I determine which international governing body has the sole authority, there must be a procedure, or some excruciatingly detailed protocol to follow, when one wishes to petition for a change in the usual way of doing things. I’m talking about the age old, “in sickness and in health, for better or worse,” traditional marriage vows.

While the idea of promising to give yourself so completely and unselfishly to another is serious business and quite appealing for many, I am proposing the addition of a single amendment which would, on the surface, appear to alleviate what I perceive to be the most friction-causing event to the newly (or not so newly) betrothed.

Whether performed by the local justice o’ the peace or your clergy member of choice, the simple phrase “and when shopping for furniture” could be tagged onto the end of the “I do” response segment of the ceremony, and when delivered with conviction and undying love, would leave nary a dry eye amongst the guests.

I would never have thought this to be a serious consideration for wedded bliss, but for the fact that my wife and I, after 20 some odd years of marriage, (I’m not using odd as in “I have no idea how long we’ve been married.” I’m using odd as in “At times I can be very odd.”) began the long, arduous task of thinking about refurnishing the family room in our home.

Chuck Mason COMMENTARY Reluctantly, I trudged off with my beloved to the We Have a Payment Option for You MegaFurniture Warehouse. This is where we met “Steve,” the overly zealous yet personable salesman. His name was Mark, but to save embarrassment, he shall be “Steve” from here on.

Steve greeted us with a practiced, friendly smile, a firm handshake, and the textbook “How are you folks today?

What can I help you with?” greeting.

“Well Steve, we’re shoppin’ for furniture. You got some?”

He blinked nervously while pondering my response, as I continued.

“We’re just starting to look.

You know, getting ideas. Let us wander around, peruse your fine home furnishings, discuss some things,” I said. “But I’ll tell you, if you notice us sitting on a couch whispering and nodding our heads, it would be in your best interest to hurry over with some fabric samples.”

Steve should have simply walked away, but he countered with his best “Law and Order” courtroom style line of questioning.

“So,” he continued, “What styles or colors do you folks have in mind today? Do you prefer big, overstuffed pieces or are your tastes more minimal?”

If Steve had been a dog, he would have instantly sensed the change in my demeanor and warily backed away while avoiding direct eye contact.

“It’s like this Steve,” I began.

“My dear wife, she likes what you’d call Earth tones. You know, tan, tan variants, or shades of tan. Those colors in the crayola box rarely used, except for desert landscapes, sand dollars or chimpanzee faces. If we had been cavemen, the blood I used to sketch hunting scenes on the cavern walls would have been too much color.

She’s more traditional, style wise, while I would prefer something not totally out of place on the set of a Tim Burton movie.

She enjoys comfortable, inviting furnishings. I, on the other hand, am not running a bed and breakfast. Comfort only causes visitors to linger and overstay their welcome. Show me something unforgiving and scratchy, preferably in orange.”

Needless to say, Steve did not make a sale that day. And I found out how important a comfortable couch is that night.

Chuck Mason, a self-described opinionated wiseguy, resides in Princeton. He can be reached at chuckthebluzguy@msn.com.

When & Where Anniversaries: Typically runs one week before the anniversary unless specified.

Auction calendar: Information provided by local auctioneers.

Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Journal and the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Births: Runs in the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Business & Agriculture: Runs in the Thursday and Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Education: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Events Calendar: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Letters to the Editor: Runs each publication. Opinions of 500 words or less.

Make Someone Happy: Runs each publication.

Obituaries: Runs each publication.

Perspective: Runs each publication.

PeaceBuilders: Runs in the Thursday paper during the school year.

Police reports: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Religion Page: Runs in the Thursday paper.

Wedding/engagements: Runs every other Thursday.

Call the Bureau County Republican at (815) 875-4461 with any questions about deadlines or when a particular news item will publish.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013 • 7 Religion — There will be a countywide worship service at the Bureau County Fair. See Page 8.

New playground equipment campaign led by Gentle Seed Sales BRADFORD — New playground equipment has been made a reality in the Bradford Village Park. The project began when Gentle Seed Sales, a DuPont Pioneer sales agency in Bradford, secured a $5,000 grant from DuPont Pioneer to use toward installing a new toddler age play set.

After hearing the grant would be received, Lance and Robyn Gentle of Gentle Seed Sales went to work securing the remaining monies needed to purchase the unit.

Many businesses were eager to jump on board of the worthwhile cause, generating the $8,850 needed, and the unit was put into production by year-end 2012.

Businesses donating $500 or more include Rumbold & Kuhn, Kleine Equipment, Cherry Tree Companies, Michlig Grain, Bradford Banking Center of People’s National Bank, and State Bank of Toulon.

Larry Klein memory ride and benefit set for Saturday

Train Rides — Tiskilwa and Sheffield fire departments and the Iowa Interstate Railroad offers steam train rides. See Page 9.

Final two entries announced in PJWC baby contest

Businesses who donated between $100 and $500 include Ehnle Electric, Green Gables, Pelz Agency and Birkey’s Farm Store.

The unit arrived in

late spring of 2013 and was installed in midJuly, though an effort led

by Lance Gentle. Sharkey Farms of Bradford and Chuck Anderson of Galva were recognized

for their time and use of equipment for installation. A permanent plaque is being made and will be engraved with names of businesses making the effort possible.

PRINCETON — The final two entries in this year’s Princeton Junior Woman’s Club baby contest have been announced.

Emmett Whitlock, 6 months, is the son of Andrew and Haley Whitlock of Princeton; and Aydrian Johnson, 4 1/2 months, is the son of Kelsey Johnson of Ladd.

Voting will continue until noon on Sept. 13.

The photographs are rotated on a weekly basis between Central Bank, Midland States Bank, Centrue Bank and Heartland Bank & Trust. Each photograph will have a corresponding canister in which to place votes. One dollar equals 100 votes. The winner will be notified on Sept. 13 and introduced during that evening’s Homestead Festival awards ceremony and pork dinner/ice cream social.

All winners and their

HENRY — A memory ride will begin at noon Saturday, with sign-up beginning at 11 a.m., at River Valley Bowl in Henry.

The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket. All vehicles are welcome! The first stop will be S.A.M.M.S. in

Hennepin, followed by Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton, Cabin Fever Bar & Grill in Peru, Smitty’s Tavern in Leonore and Linda Lou’s in Lacon.

The ride will end at River Valley Bowl, with the last bike/vehicle in at 5 p.m.

The first 75 participants to pre-register will receive

a free drink koozie, although registration will also be accepted on the day of the event.

This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and is open to the public. A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and consists of roast pork or BBQ pulled pork and a variety of sides

for $7. T-shirts are available on a pre-order, prepay basis for $15. Rounding out the event will be a DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a huge raffle with a little something for everyone. Generous donations are coming in from friends/family and area businesses.

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Bradford’s new playground project was kick started by a $5,000 grant from DuPont Pioneer.

Emmett Whitlock

Aydrian Johnson parents will have a spot in the Homestead Festival parade.

Cash donations can be made by check, payable to Living Works, and mailed to: River Valley Bowl, P.O. Box 223, Henry, IL 61537.

Donations are tax-deductible since Living Works is a 501(c)3 organization.

All proceeds from the memory ride will be directed to Living Works.

Community Notes LASALLE — Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center with Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will hold a free workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, 18 Gunia Dr., LaSalle. This workshop will teach parents how to refer their child for additional supports at school, to work with school staff to design individualized services and to understand their rights and responsibilities related to special education services.

Register by Aug. 29. For more information, call 866-436-7842, ext. 107 or visit www.fmptic.org/ events/trainings.

Blood drive PRINCETON — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St., Princeton. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood. org or call 800-RED-CROSS.

Compassionate Friends PERU — The Compassionate Friends, a support group that assists families toward the positive

resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age, is at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, in the special procedures conference room located near the West Street lobby at Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

For more information about the local group, call Rita Studzinski at 815-223-7663.

$35 for regular machines, $45 for sergers and electronic machines, and up for embroidery machines.

To register a machine, or for information, call Sandy Rieker at 815879-4091. Early drop off will be at 7:30 a.m.

We The People meeting

LADD — The Ladd American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Post 938 in Ladd will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at Rip’s in Ladd. The donation is $7. Choices will be light, dark or strips; beverages are extra.

There will be a bake sale, 50/50 drawing and raffle. Carry-outs are available at the front door by calling 815-894-3051 and home delivery is available in Ladd. Tickets are available at the door or from any member.

PRINCETON — We The People Tea Party will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, in the Bureau County Republican meeting room.

A documentary, “They Come to America” part II, a Dennis Michael Lynch film giving the facts about illegal immigration into the United States from Mexico. He explains backdoor amnesty and the cost to the United States.

For more information, visit www.wethepeople.net.tf or email wethepeople@2becks.com.

Sewing machine cleaning PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will sponsor its annual sewing machine cleaning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Princeton Public Library.

Technicians from the Galesburg Sewing Center will clean, oil and adjust the machines. The cost is

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Quilters meeting PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Christ Community Church, 1749 Euclid Ave., Princeton.

Guests are welcome to attend for a fee of $5. Kathleen Tracy will present a program on a little history of quilting. There will be no workshop.

For more information, call Terry Johnson at 815-872-0534.

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Resner receives vicarage

Food pantry receives donation

Matt Resner (right) was installed as a vicarage pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield on Aug. 3. Matt is married to Kathleen (Hartz) Resner, formerly of Sheffield.

Vanessa Hoffeditz (center) accepted a $200 donation for the Bureau County Food Pantry from Merle Polson and Dock Dorsch from the First Lutheran Men’s Breakfast group.

Briefs

Holy Trinity plans fun walk/run CHERRY — Holy Trinity Cherry will hold its first Fun Walk/Run for Warriors to benefit the LaSalle Veterans Home. Check-in is from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Sept. 7 at Cherry Park. Adults cost $20 and children 12 and under cost $15. For more information, contact

Crafters and vendors needed VAN ORIN — Crafters and vendors are needed for the Van Orin Gospel Church in-home party and craft open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12. The fee is $20. For more information or to get a spot, call Diane Simpkins at 815-503-4688 or email at dsimpkins_45@yahoo.com

Annual countywide worship service PRINCETON — The annual countywide worship service at the Bureau County Fair will begin at 10 a.m.

Sunday in the grandstand.

Guests must enter the fairgrounds using the west gate. Parking and admission to the service is free, and admission will be reduced after the service.

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At least 18 churches will be taking part in the service. The speaker will be Winfred Neely from the Moody Bible Institute. Non-perishable items will be accepted and distributed evenly among the food pantries throughout Bureau County. The service will be broadcast on WZOE and will be rebroadcast on WUNT at 6 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.

Church Women United gathering PRINCETON — Church Women United from Champaign/Urbana, Decatur, Minonk, Joliet, greater Rantoul, Princeton and Sandwich/Somonauk will gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton.

The theme focus will be “Economic Justice Promoting the Dignity, Safety and Economic Opportunities for All People.” The registration fee is $12 per person and the registration deadline is Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Debbie Rabe at 815875-1963.

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VAN ORIN — The fourth annual Van Orin Breakout Tae Kwon Do Open House is at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Van Orin Gospel Church. Students age 3 years to adult are invited to attend. Students will see demonstrations from all current students including the newly formed demo team. Parents will have the opportunity to register students and purchase uniforms.

For more information, visit the group’s website at www.breakoutvanorin.com or on facebook or call 815-638-2552.

Julie Hollinger at 815-878-8205 or Alice Ring at 815303-7551 or visit www.cherryholytrinity.org to download a registration form.

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Quilts donated to Illinois Valley Midday Connection Theresa Crystal of Rochelle displays a quilt donated

by Elaine Gauden to celebrate the nation’s birthday.

These two quilts were awarded as door prizes at the July 16 meeting of Illinois Valley Midday Connection at Deer Park Country Club. Crystal spoke on “To the Army and Beyond, a Soldier’s Fight for True Freedom,” describing her experiences in the U.S. Army.

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Sister Golby celebrates 50 years with the Sisters of St. Francis CLINTON, Iowa — Sister Eileen Golby celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member of the Sisters of St. Francis in Clinton, Iowa.

Sister Eileen devoted her life to teaching and to parish work. A native of Neponset, she grew up in Visitation Parish (now St. Mary Parish), Kewanee, graduating from Neponset High School in 1960. She received a bachelor’s

degree in elementary education from Marycrest College and a master’s degree in priGolby vate school administration from the University of San Francisco.

She also participated in a sabbatical program at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash., focusing on pastoral minis-

try.

Sister Eileen spent many years teaching and as a principal in Chicago Heights, Perry, Iowa, and El Cajon and Chino, Calif. She served five years as campus minister for the Eastern Kentucky University Newman Center in Richmond and 16 years as a pastoral associate for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lexington, Ky.

Steam train rides available Sept. 8 The Tiskilwa and Sheffield fire departments and the Iowa Interstate Railroad have combined efforts for a steam train ride from Tiskilwa to Sheffield and back, or from Sheffield to Tiskilwa and back on Sept. 8.

Trains from Tiskilwa will leave 9 a.m. and return at 11:15 a.m. or leave at noon and returning at 2:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Tiskilwa Fire Department or by calling the Tiskilwa Fire Station non-emergency line at 815-646-

4722 and leaving a message.

Trains from Sheffield will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return at 12:45 p.m. or leave at 1:30 p.m. and return at 3:45 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Sheffield Fire Department or by calling the Sheffield Fire Department nonemergency line at 815454-2212 and leaving a message.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for ages 3-12 and free for 2 and under.

Steam power became one of the most impor-

tant aspects of the Industrial Revolution. Steam locomotives moved freight, materials, passengers and helped to open the west and link the United States from coast to coast. The history of the steam locomotive is long and colorful, railroad museums across the U.S. have preserved and maintained steam locomotives and memorabilia and some provide excursions to the public.

All proceeds will benefit the Tiskilwa and the Sheffield fire departments.

FOE Auxiliary 2688 will meet Aug. 28 PERU — Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2688 of Peru had two regular meetings on July 11 and 24. Janelle Fletcher, president, presided over the meetings. There were officer meetings prior to each meeting. The state woman’s conference is going to be in Peoria on Sept. 6 and 7. A group from the Auxiliary will attend on Sept. 7.

A note was received from Marilyn McKee. Her 35-year pin was mailed to her after the pins were

passed out in December and she wasn’t able to attend. She thanked the Auxiliary for all that is done and taking the time to mail her the pin.

Cakes will be provided to the Red Cross on Sept. 3.

The group donates money every year to the Red Cross. They have decided to send their donation in January or February along with our other charities.

The group has started its Savory Foods frozen cookie dough fundraiser. Orders

and money will be taken up to Sept. 23. The orders will come in Oct. 23.

The Retired Eagles Activity Club (REAC) meets monthly for lunch.

Cheryl Kelish is the chairman of this part of the Auxiliary.

The group’s next meeting is set for Aug. 28. For questions or more information, email foeaux2688@yahoo. com or call Betty Parks, secretary, at 815-6642126 or Janelle Fletcher at 815-202-2538.

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Hewitt-Plumley reunion held in Manlius The 93rd annual Hewitt-Plumley reunion was held July 28 at Mullin Memorial Park in Manlius with 17 family members in attendance. Attending the event were (front row, from left) Cassie Hewitt, Lori Owen, Clayton Hewitt, Elaine Hewitt, John Plumley and Rick Owen; (second row) Darlene Plumley, Sharon Bittner, Joanne Nelson, Linda Halberg and Jan Doty; and (back row) Rod Hewitt, Rob Hewitt, Bob Nelson, Max Halberg and Richard Doty. Bob Bittner took the photo. A potluck meal and ice cream were served and many family stories and memories were shared.

Dance director attends conference BRAINERD, Minn. — Torri Price attended the 2013 Just For Kix annual convention with more than 147 Just For Kix youth program directors from Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado and South Dakota. The 2013 Directors Convention was held July 28-30 at Forestview Middle School and The Legacy at Cragun’s Resort.

Price has been the Princeton Just For Kix director for three years. “Being able to share my love of dance with other women that have the same passion is an incredible feeling. Knowing that we, as directors, are helping to

shape the youth in our communities by gaining self-confidence and dance knowledge is the reason I do this year after year.”

The Princeton Just For Kix offers core classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does an array of 6-8 week special sessions that include lyrical, hip-hop, conditioning, and father/ daughter classes. Dancers also have the opportunity to compete at the United We Dance competition in Waverly, Iowa.

The Convention offered multiple educational and programming classes to assist in furthering the director’s dance curriculum and sessions on resources for program development. One of the

director favorites is learning choreography for the upcoming performance season. Classes offered included: Hip Hop, Jazz, Kick, Lyrical, Pom, Tabata and Novelty.

For 29 years, Just For Kix has held a directors convention. Just For Kix orchestrates youth dance programs in 10 states at nearly 200 locations engaging more than 20,000 youth dancers.

The Princeton Just For Kix Dance program offers dance classes for youth ages Pre-K to adult. Students can enroll at any time. To learn more, visit: JustForKix.com/danceclasses/princeton_il or contact Torri Price at 815303-2633.

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and owner of Amma’s, had this to say about her surgery experience with Dr. Kirk Green, Orthopedic Surgeon at Perry. . . ”I shattered my ankle and Dr. Green surgically repaired it using ten screws and a steel plate. Dr. Green is kind and personal and has the expertise and credentials to do what was needed for me. He is the most conscientious doctor I have ever met. I would highly recommend Dr. Green to anyone.”

Come and experience the compassionate and quality care of the Perry Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinic. Call 815-876-3033 to schedule your appointment.

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11 Sports Thursday, August 22, 2013 • 11 Heading south — Annawan all-stater Celina Van Hyfte has committed to play basketball for SIU. See page 12.

2013 BV volleyball preview

Golf roundup

Storm raising the bar

By Brent Jamison sports@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Abbi Bosnich is ready to take the next step with the Bureau Valley volleyball team.

Bosnich, entering her second year as head coach, sees a lot of talent on this year’s roster and her expectations are higher than ever.

“We are really excited about this season because we have a lot of talent coming through,” Bosnich said. “I’ve been involved with the program for four years, and all four years we have been average. We haven’t really raised that bar and gone above. We are really looking for an above average year.”

Last year, she saw the growth slowly beginning in her team. With a solid senior class and contributions from talented underclassmen, the Storm improved their win total three games from the previous season, finishing 11-19-2 overall and 6-8 in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.

“Raising the tempo and having a positive attitude is definitely the main

Every stroke counts for Tigresses

By BCR Sports Staff

Storm volleyball at a glance:

Last year: 11-19-2 (6-8 TRAC).

Coach: Abbi Bosnich (second year).

Conference: Three Rivers North.

Who’s back: Heaven Bennett (jr., 5-11 MH/RH), Carlie Bickett (sr., 6-1 MH), Nicole Bornsheuer (sr, 6-0 MH), Lacey DeVenney (sr, 5-6 DS), Lindsey Hoffert (jr., 5-11 OH), Sydney Lebahn (jr., 5-6 S), Janelle Norden (sr. 5-8 MH/RH), Shannon Reuter (sr., 5-4 DS), Kalie Rumbold (sr., 5-3 DS).

Who’s new: Irini Petros (jr., 5-7 OH), Caitlyn Scott (jr., 5-11 MH/RH), Bailey Stone (sr., 5-6 RH), Valerie Reuter (jr., 5-49 OH), Ali Siltman (jr., 5-11, MH/RH), Jehna Thomas (jr., 5-4 DS).

Who’s gone: Mercedes Catton, Ali Fairbanks, Whitney Forward, Brandi DeWaele, Emily Mathew, Danae Ross.

Last year’s advancement: Lost to Orion in regional semifinals 25-19 25-20. focus in the gym during practice,” Bosnich said.

“Just making ourselves believe that we can compete at a higher level, they will have to prove it to themselves. I know they have the talent but they need to believe in themselves they can do it.”

See Storm Page 13

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Will Gross has been telling his Princeton Tigresses golf team that every stroke counts when the they step out on the golf course every time. He got his point across Tuesday.

The Tigresses opened the 2013 season with two victories at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton, scored a narrow victory over Putnam County by one stroke, 200 to 201.

Sophia Suarez and Arraia Hicks shared medalist honors at 45. Audrea Reidner (51) and Julie Miller (59) also scored.

Henry was third at 256.

“I was a very proud coach as I watched our team fight tooth and nails to save each and every stroke possible and we battled to the very end with an excellent Putnam County team, whom like us also returned all their starters from their 2012 IHSA sectional qualifying team,” Gross said.

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn “Their fight and hard Sophia Suarez and the Princeton Tigresses looked sharp in their new uni- work paid off in a huge forms, narrowly defeating Putnam County 200 to 201 in Tuesday’s 2013 way with a one-stroke season opener at Chapel Hill Golf Course. Suarez and teammate Arraia Hicks victory. It truly showed shared medalist honors at 45. PHS returns to Chapel Hill Thursday.

See Golf Page 12

Prep football notebook

Scrimmages set for underneath the Friday Night Lights

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Prep football fans will get their first look at the favorite area teams under the Friday night lights for some preseason scrimmages.

Second-year Princeton coach Jesse Snyder and the Tigers can’t wait.

“We are extremely excited about getting under the lights on Friday,” Synder said. “Our

main goal is to get our young men reps on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. We are going to put them in a variety of game situations and see how they will respond. My biggest goal for all levels is to continue to compete every day and push one another to be great every day.”

The Tigers will run a set number of players with the first-string offense and another set with the first-string defense.

The Blue-White Scrimmage will cap the Meet the Tigers night at Bryant Field, starting at 5:45 p.m.

Next week, the Tigers will venture into Three Rivers Athletic Conference play for the first time with a crossover contest at Morrison.

Two area teams will continue to tune up for their seasonopening clash at Storm Stadium in Manlius where the Bureau Valley Storm will entertain the

Hall Red Devils in a Three Rivers crossover contest. The Storm bested the Red Devils 35-27 in last year’s opener on the way to a 4-5 finish.

Storm coach Jeff Ohlson said he plans to treat their first taste under the lights as a practice session, running through some offense and defense plays.

Hall’s Red-White Scrimmage at Nesti Stadium will start up at 5:30 p.m. Friday with the F/S followed by the big boys at

6:30 p.m.

BV homecoming: Former Storm standout Nate Swanson has joined the Bureau Valley coaching staff, working with the lineman. The former BCR Player of the Year spent time in the University of Illinois football program, returning home to work on the family farm.

Ohlson said he’s going to have one of the tallest staffs around with the 6-foot-8 Swan-

See Football Page 13

A win for the old guys in the church league Rex Lasson won one for us old guys in the Princeton Fastpitch Church League.

The 61-year-old grandfather of seven was the winning pitcher in the league championship game, a 4-3 victory over St. Matthew’s Saturday night at West Side Park. That came after St. Matthew’s cracked 15 hits in a five-inning, 14-1 first game victory to force a winner takes all championship game.

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also picked up a 4-2 decision over St. Matthew’s. For his efforts, he is this year’s BCR’s Gordie Shipp MVP of the tournament. The award is in memory of the late Gordie Shipp, who also proved to be an oldie but goodie in the

church league and mentored many a young pitcher.

St. Matthew’s slugger Eric Waca got a close-up look at Lasson in the batter’s box.

In a word, he says Lasson is simple, crafty.

“There might not be as much heat anymore, but he knows how to set up his offspeed with offspeed,” Waca said. “He knows how to work the plate...in, out, up, down.

Changing speeds and working the plate is how you win in this league.”

I always root for the old guys in the league. It was nice to see St. Louis captain Bob Schabow come off the bench last week and promptly get a base hit.

The championship is the ninth for Lasson since he moved to Princeton in the mid-’80s. As he calls it, this was his fourth generation team with Methodist in 30 years, turning the roster over completely including sons Matt and Bret, the latter whom has

See Hieronymus Page 13

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Rex Lasson, still having a good time, at 61.

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Van Hyfte commits to Southern

Squirrel hunting improves Lee Wahlgren

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

ANNAWAN — Celina Van Hyfte has liked wearing maroon and white so well at Annawan High School she’s going to keep wearing it for the next four years.

The Annawan senior all-stater will continue her basketball career for the Southern Illinois University Salukis in Carbondale. Van Hyfte took an unofficial visit in June to SIU, and gave her verbal commitment to head coach Cindy Stein in July.

“I was very impressed with Coach Stein, her entire staff and their vision for the future of SIU women’s basketball.”

Van Hyfte said. “It came down to playing basketball at SIU or softball at Illinois State. Both schools have amazing coaching staffs and programs. It was the biggest and hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. I truly went with my heart and the desire to play basketball over softball in college.”

Van Hyfte will sign her national letter of intent during the early signing period this November.

It looks like the beautiful weather is going by the wayside, and we will be experiencOUTDOOR COLUMNIST ing some higher temperatures for this week and next. Such a about 10:15 a.m. when shame. It has been so the ranger gets there. The great. But as we enter the areas to be hunted will be second half of August, we drawn at 11 a.m. for the can really be active outfirst five days. After that, doors. it will be first come, first Various reports may served. Hunting is from differ, but the canal has noon to 5 p.m. Make sure been pretty productive you have your license and this year, and fisher- HIP number. men have reported some Early goose season is decent catches. Squirrel Sept. 1 through Sept. 15. season has started and For the North and Censince the weather has tral zone, the bag limit is been more comfortable five with a 15 possession this year, reports are that limit. Early teal will be the busheytail hunting a 16-day season starting has improved over last Sept. 7 and going to Sept. year.

22. Daily limit is six with Sept. 1 will start the an 18 possession. Teal is dove season. Many hunt- sunrise to sunset. ers find this feathered October is not far away critter a real challenge. I and that will bring about find dove hunting to be some different hunting. very humbling at times. Deer archery will begin Some hunters have sun- and each year, we get flowerplots while others more licensed archery will hunt over wheat stub- hunters. Archers can ble. For those who do not hunt their own land or have hunting territory, hunt Hennepin Canal they can utilize two of Parkway or Mautino’s the state’s public hunting after registering at the areas. canal office.

Hunters can go to HenMid-October will bring nepin Canal Parkway or youth duck hunts, Oct. Mautino’s Wildlife Area. 12 through Oct. 13 for Registering usually begins See Wally Page 13

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Princeton’s Arraia Hicks watches her tee shot in Tuesday’s 2013 season opener at Chapel Hill Golf Course. She was co-medalist at 45.

Golf

From Page 11 the message that I have been conveying to all the girls this fall that every stroke definitely does matter.”

PC was led by Stephanie Wilson’s 46. Also scoring for the Lady Panthers were Kelsey Grosenbach (50), Carly Gonet (52) and Lauren Bauer (53).

For Henry, Kelsey Pieper scored a 58.

At Geneseo: The Hall boys dropped two meets in Monday’s season opener at Maple Bluff Golf Club. Geneseo (146) took the triangular followed

by Kewanee (162) and Hall (181).

For Hall, Pete Mautino had a 43 with Nick Scheri, Ryan Ott and Zach Vanderpool all with 46. Geneseo’s Brian Bozzer was medalist at 35.

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Storm

From Page 11 Some of the talent Bureau Valley will return from last year are starters Lindsey Hoffert and Sydney Lebahn.

Hoffert had a stellar season last year as a sophomore, registering 183 kills from the outside. Lebahn, who has been playing at the varsity level as a setter since she was a freshman, led the team in assists (417) and points (113) last year. Both were allconference selections.

“I’m looking for big things from them,” Bosnich said. “Even though they are only juniors I need them to step up with that year of experience under their belt.”

The Storm will have no shortage of size at the net, boasting six players

Hieronymus

From Page 11 taken over most of the Methodist pitching duties.

Can he help pitch again next year? He’s making some plans.

“Bret and maybe Nathan will be our pitchers going forward no doubt. Just in case the guys need me I’m planning on working on a new pitch in September,” he said.

New job: Garrett Youngren of Princeton has accepted a position at Peoria Heights High

Thursday, August 22, 2013 • Sports • 13

that stand 5-11 or higher.

Carlie Bickett (6-1) is the tallest of the bunch and has been making the transition from setter to middle hitter. She has looked tremendous in camp, Bosnich said.

Seniors Nicole Bornsheuer (6-0) and Janelle Norden (5-8) and junior Heaven Bennett (5-11) all return from last year to play at the net. Juniors Caitlin Scott (5-11), Ali Siltman (5-11), Irini Petros, Valerie Reuter and senior Bailey Stone are new to the varsity squad and will be outside hitters.

Lacey DeVenney, Shannon Reuter and Kalie Rumbold all return as defensive specialists.

Jehna Thomas and Julia Edlefson will also play the back row.

Bosnich has been so impressed with the com-

petition in camp that she hasn’t been able to settle on a rotation yet.

“It’s definitely competitive in the gym,” she said.

“It makes them have to work for their spots and realize no spot is secure.

That is something I’ve noticed in the gym. They have been able to see they have to work hard because somebody else may work harder to get a spot.”

The newly re-aligned Three Rivers will look about the same for the Storm this year, minus Kewanee, who was moved to the opposite division. The conference will be competitive, led by Riverdale who returns eight girls from their third place team in Class 2A. Bureau Valley will start the season with a nonconference match at Hall on Tuesday.

School as a teacher and coach. He will teach high school history, social studies, and government.

He will also be assistant football and assistant basketball coach. He worked with PHS football this summer.

Lefty right on: A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Stan “Lefty” Novak of DePue. We talked about his experiences playing Little Giants basketball in the 1930s and I gained a lot of insights about the game and how the team

traveled during his day.

Lefty passed away last week at the age 94, and I’m going to miss hearing from him. I’m so glad I got to learn some history from him while he was living. If you have an old coach, or and relative getting up there in years, take the time while you can to visit with them.

You’ll get as much and even more out of it than they will.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor.

Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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son and student teacher Alex Coppejans, a 6-5 allstate player for Annawan’s state basketball team in 2009. Coppejans will coach with the underclass.

Can’t get enough: Charlie Waca spent the past three decades coaching football on the sidelines with stops at Tiskilwa, Princeton and Kewanee. He wasn’t going to let not having a job this year nor the fact it was his wedding anniversary keep him away from last week’s first practice. He made the trip to Plano where his son, Chris, is on the Reapers staff this year. The Wacas spent the past five years together at Kewanee, where Chris was head coach for four before resigning.

Waca started out coaching at his alma mater, Tiskilwa in 1981 and joined the Princeton staff in time for the 1989 State runnerup run.

Another step: Area football coaches in general were OK with the IHSA’s new acclimation period and reduced practice time this fall. They are hopeful the IHSA takes the next step and moves up the first day for practice two days to a Monday start, allowing them to coincide the first day for full pads with a more favorable day for doubles on a Saturday. This year’s first full day in pads was Tuesday.

Meet the Tigers PRINCETON — Princeton High School sport fans will meet the Tigers Friday night at Bryant Field.

All fall sports and activities will be introduced at 5:45 p.m. following the performance of the National Anthem by the Star Spangled Singers.

The Blue-White football scrimmage will begin with the freshmen/sophomores at 6:10 p.m. The poms, cheer and band will perform leading up to the varsity scrimmage at 6:45 p.m.

Fall season tickets will be available, beginning at 5 p.m. Football season tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students (grade 1-12), and $9 for senior citizens (age 62 up). Volleyball season tickets are $24 for adults and $18 for students/ senior citizens.

Senior citizen passes will be honored again this year for all general admission events at PHS. Persons who do not have one may call the PHS Main Office to request one. They are available for fans age 62 years and up that reside within the PHS school district boundaries.

The Volleyball Meet the Tigresses Night will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Prouty Gymnasium.

The Meet the Tigers night for boys soccer will be Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. at the PHS pitch in Tiskilwa.

Wally

From Page 12 Northern Zone and Oct. 19 through Oct. 20 for Central. Then the regular 60-day season opens.

Northern Zone - Oct. 19, Central Zone - Oct. 26, South Central Zone - Nov. 9 and Southern Zone - Nov. 28.

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Start getting ready for these season. Licenses, stamps, boats, motors, guns be prepared. Look forward to a great fall.

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Business&Ag Breaking ground in Spring Valley Sullivan’s hopes to start on new store next spring

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Ground should be broken next spring for the Sullivan’s grocery store planned in Spring Valley.

Scott Sullivan, president of the Savannabased Sullivan’s Foods, said soil studies are still being done, and the ground needs to be bought before then.

“We are happy to be working on it,” he said.

“We have a few other retailers who may or may not come in. We want to check out all these opportunities before we have any plans drawn up.”

Sullivan added any retail stores may either be inside or outside the grocery store.

If ground is broken for the 32,000- to 35,000-square-foot build-

ing on the seven-acre site next spring at the former Bassick property located on Route 6 near Hall High School, Sullivan expects the store to be open for business by August.

Spring Valley was chosen as a location for a new Sullivan’s Foods, according to Sullivan, because, “Spring Valley is a nice little town of 5,000 to 5,400 people.

We advertise there and with the loss of Jewel (in Peru), we felt there is an opportunity to pick up some business,” he said.

The Spring Valley City Council voted at its meeting on Aug. 5 to pay 50 percent of the estimated cost of about $100,000 to move a water line at the site at 600 Strong Ave. Sullivan’s Foods currently has 12 stores located in Princeton, Mendota, Kewanee, Lena, Marengo, Morrison, Mount Morris, Rochelle, Savanna, Stockton, Winnebago and Freeport.

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Gold Star FS offers E-85 discounts ANNAWAN — In support of Patriot Renewable Fuels’ five-year anniversary, Gold Star FS is offering discounted E-85 fuel at its Fast Stop station, located off Interstate 78 at Route 78 (exit 33), just west of Patriot’s facility.

During the open house on Thursday and Friday, customers can purchase E-85 for $1.85 per gallon between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“Gold Star FS is pleased to support Patriot Renewable Fuels’ fifth anniversary producing cleanburning ethanol fuel

from local corn,” said Greg Robinson, Gold Star FS energy management specialist. “Ethanol is a homegrown fuel that helps support the American family farm and reduces our dependence on foreign oil.”

Patriot purchases more than 40 million bushels of corn from local farmers and produces 120 million gallons of ethanol each year at the Annawan facility.

More information on the open house can be found at Patriot’s website at www.patriotrenewablefuels.com.

‘Strong Women, Strong Bones’ to be held in Sterling, Dixon STERLING — Are you ready to improve your muscle strength, bone health, and balance and flexibility?

CGH Medical Center’s Community Services Department and the CGH Health Foundation are announcing the “Strong Women, Strong Bones” class will begin in Sterling and Dixon on Sept. 9.

“Strong Women, Strong Bones” is an exercise class designed for women who was developed by awardwinning researcher Dr. Miriam Nelson of the Tufts University School of Nutri-

tion and Physical Science.

She is also the author of several best-selling books on the subject of strength training.

Beginning Sept. 9, the eight-week class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Instructors are Sherry DeWalt and Carolyn Nelson, certified group fitness instructors.

The fee for the class is $16, and pre-registration

by Friday is required.

Class size is limited.

For more information, call 815-625-0400, ext.

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Manufacturing career expo planned The North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo will be held on Oct. 23.

Plant tours will be held at LCN in Princeton; Black Bros. in Mendota; Vactor in Streator; MBL in Ottawa; Carus Chemical in LaSalle; and Eakas in Peru from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Students, dignitaries and invited guests will be at Celebrations 150 on Route 6 east of Utica from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the general public invited from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Keynote speaker will be Daniel Janka, president of MAG-IAS. Jerry Corcoran, president at Illinois Valley Community College, recounted the origin of North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo.

“After visiting the Peoria Manufacturing Expo last year with a number of our colleagues, I am convinced that replicating the Expo in IVCC’s eight-county district is a wonderful idea,” he said.

Since that time, North Central Regional Betterment Coalition (NCRBC) and its partners, Carus Corporation, IVCC, Starved Rock Association for Vocational & Technical Education (SRAVTE) and NCI-Works have been planning the Oct. 23 premiere of this region’s Discover Manufacturing Career Expo.

“The program is very forward-looking,” said

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Patricia Walters, Expo Committee chairman.

“It begins in the classroom with students conducting research on local manufacturers and learning business etiquette in preparation for the Expo.”

Carus Corporation serves as the group’s manufacturing champion, advocating the benefits of the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo program.

“It is important that industry partner with education to equip the next generation to make thoughtful choices in pursuit of career goals, said Judy Wierman, Carus Corporation Human Resources vice president. “The Manufacturing Expo does just that; it

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“There are still a limited number of booths available for manufacturers,” Walters said, “Please call on us if you would like have an in-person presentation on the value of event participation from our outreach team.”

LaSalle-Peru Township High School Superintendent Steve Wrobleski and SRAVTE Director Mary Stouffer are in charge of

gaining participation from area high schools and student coordination of the event.

“It will be an enjoyable day for the students, as well as educational,” said Stouffer, “There will be a grand prize drawing for one lucky student to receive a free iPad and drawings for several other kid-friendly prizes.”

Current manufacturing participants are CarusCorporation, LCN, Gardner-Denver, MBL, Black Bros., Washington-Mills, Eakas, Vactor and Transco.

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NLRB appoints Olivero as administrative law judge PERU — The National Labor Relations Board recently announced the appointment of Melissa Olivero of Peru as an administrative law judge in its Division of Judges.

She transferred to the board from a similar position with the Social Security Administration. One of only 40 such judges in the country, she has authority to docket, hear, settle and decide unfair labor practice cases nationwide.

The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency vested with the power to safeguard employee rights to organize and determine whether to have unions as their bargaining representative. The agency also acts to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices committed by private sector employers and unions.

With offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco and Atlanta, the Division of Judges is responsible for docketing unfair labor

practice cases brought by the board’s general counsel on charges filed by individual employees, unions and Olivero employers.

The division disposes of those cases by settlement or by conducting trials and issuing initial decisions, which may then be appealed to the five-member board and thereafter to an appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals.

Olivero has previously served as a trial attorney with the Peoria office of the National Labor Relations Board. She also sent several years as a criminal prosecutor in LaSalle County and in private practice in the Chicago area. In addition, she served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve as a platoon leader and company commander, attaining the rank of captain before her honorable discharge. Olivero graduated from the University of Michigan and

received her law degree magna cum laude from the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Olivero serves as the chair of the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees. She was recently appointed to the Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association. She is a member of the National Association of Women Judges, the Federal Administrative Law Judges’ Conference, the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association, the American Legion, and the Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru Area. Olivero resides in Peru with her husband, attorney Doug Olivero, and their two children.

Olivero receives her assignments from the Washington D.C. office of the Division of Judges and travels across the country to hear cases.

For further information about the National Labor Relations Board or to read administrative law judge decisions, visit the board’s website at www. nlrb.gov.

Princeton Prompt Care announcements PRINCETON — Princeton Prompt Care is welcoming Brittany Carlson to its staff at the North Main Street clinic. Carlson of Walnut is a recent graduate of the Sauk Valley Community College

radiology program and is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

In other news at Princeton Prompt Care, Sam Knudsen of Tiskilwa has recently received the

renewal of her ARRT certification. Abby Griggs of Princeton graduated with her nursing degree from Illinois Valley Community College in addition to her radiology certification.

Heartland names Trump retail manager PRINCETON — Heartland Bank and Trust Company announces the promotion of Brenda Trump to retail manager at the bank’s Princeton North office. She has been with the bank since January 2010.

Trump brings 13 years of experience to her new position. She was previously the mortgage lender for the Princeton, DePue and Oglesby area. She has also been a personal banker and held supervisory positions as an assistant manager and branch manager. In her new position, she will lead the retail efforts of the 2101 N. Main St. branch.

“Brenda is an experienced manager and strong team member. The staff and commuTrump nity will benefit from her knowledge in the areas of customer service and consumer banking,” said Paula Mitchell, vice president and retail director.

Trump is a native of Peru, Ill., and was previously an ambassador with Illinois Valley Area Chamber and Women’s Business Professional Club.

She has also been active with March of Dimes and Relay for Life. She is cur-

rently involved in the local Junior Achievement program. She and her husband, William, have two grown sons.

“I’m excited about taking this leadership role and look forward to working with my team to deliver value and top-of-the-line service to our customers,” Trump said.

Heartland Bank and Trust Co. is an independently owned community bank with assets of $2.9 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, the bank has offices in communities throughout Illinois. More information is available on the bank’s website at www.hbtbank.com.

Dr. Lavavej added to medical staff SPRING VALLEY — Dr. Sripen Lavavej, (OB/ GYN), has joined St. Margaret’s Hospital’s medical staff, effective Sept. 1. At that time, Lavavej will also join the St. Margaret’s network of clinics at the new St. Margaret’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Center in Princeton.

Dr. Lavavej was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She studied at the Faculty of Medical Science and Faculty of Medicine in Bangkok and Chiangmai University of Medicine in Chiangmai, Thailand. After receiving her Doctor of Medicine there, she completed Internships at Women’s Hospital in Bangkok and also the University of Illinois-affiliated MacNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn. She also completed residencies at both of

these hospitals, obtaining her U.S. license in 1973.

While in the Chicagoland area, Dr. Lavavej was a Lavavej faculty associate at Rush Medical College and a clinical instructor with the University of Illinois-Chicago. She made the move to Princeton in 1982, where she joined the medical staff at Perry Memorial Hospital. She is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a fellow with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

She is also a member of the American Medical Association, Illinois State Medical Society, and Bureau County Medical Society.

Lavavej and her husband, Manoon Inpanbutr, have two children and one grandchild. Matt Inpanbutr, their son, lives in Seattle, Wash., with his wife, Abigail, where he works as an architect. Their daughter, Mellisa Inpanbutr-Martinkus, is a physician and lives in Indianapolis, Ind., with her husband, Benjamin, and their son, Sebastian. Lavavej, who still has some family in Thailand, very much enjoys gardening, cooking, golf and travel to see her children and family in her spare time.

“I’m very much looking forward to providing care through St. Margaret’s Hospital for women of all ages,” Dr. Lavavej expresses. She can be reached at (815) 875-4428, and her clinic is located at 530 Park Ave. East, Suite 202, Princeton.

LegalNotices CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROBERTA E. ) PINTER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Roberta E. Pinter. Letters of office were issued to Kenneth W. Pinter, 116 S. Midland, Mundelein, IL 60060 and Sandra J. Wesson, 32907 N. Stone Manor Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030 as Independent Co-Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Co-Executors, or in the office of such Circuit Clerk and with the Independent Executors, on or before February 8, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Co-Executors is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that

notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of August, 2013.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Kenneth W. Pinter and Sandra J. Wesson, Independent Co-Executors 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE MATTER OF ) TARA JO STEFFEN, ) et al. ) No. 2013-MR-49 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 15th day of October 2013, at 9:30 a.m., I will request the Court to approve my petition in the Bureau County Circuit Court for the change of name from TARA JO STEFFEN

to that of TARA JO MCLAUGHLIN pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

PETITIONER, Tara Jo Steffen BY: /s/ Timothy G. Munson Attorney Timothy G. Munson, ARDC No. 06229923 LAW OFFICE OF TIMOTHY G. MUNSON 609 Eighth Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 Phone: 815/ 538-2020 FAX: 815/ 538-2417 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 22, 29 and Sept. 5, 2013.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ROLAND G. HARRIS,) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-75 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Roland G. Harris. Letters of administration were issued to Rhonda Martin, 421 Orange Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the

estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Administrator, or both, on or before February 8, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Administrator is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of August, 2013.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WAYNE G. HOLTON,) Deceased. )

No. 2013-P-81 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WAYNE G. HOLTON. Letters Of Office were issued on August 12, 2013, to CINDY R. HOLTON as Independent Representative whose attorneys are Barash & Everett, LLC. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 22, 2014. Any claim not filed by that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Barash & Everett, LLC Attorney for Independent Representative Address 110 N. Exchange Street City Galva, Illinois 61434 Telephone: (309) 932-2001 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 22, 29 and Sept. 5, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE PETITION OF ) Linda Sue Burd ) FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. 13 MR 50 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Public notice is hereby given that on October 16th, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 210, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, I will present and ask that my Petition in said Court, praying for the change of my name from Linda Sue Burd to that of Linda Sue Seibech to be approved, pursuant to the Statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at Princeton, Illinois, on August 15th, 2013. /s/Linda Sue Burd PETITIONER Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 22, 29 and Sept. 5, 2013.

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12-061388 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) PHILLIP J. BARAJAS; JOYCE M. BARAJAS; ) Defendants, ) 12 CH 78 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 20, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 7 AND 8 IN CAMPBELL’S ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF PRINCETON; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 8 IN CAMPBELL’S ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF PRINCETON; SITUATED IN IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 16-09-177-006.

Commonly known as 1226 North Vernon Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015.

(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-061388.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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The tradition of the school’s opening mass followed by the welcome line handshake continued at Saint Bede Academy Monday. Welcoming in the largest class on campus, the class of 2017 is 99 strong and will be the 125th graduating class in Saint Bede history in May of 2017.

Shaking hands with the senior girls are Alexandria Bennett, Nick Szczepaniak, Johnathon Dose and Brandon Nave.

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Your hometown beat Meeting Calendar Aug. 26 Buda Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Cherry Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall DePue Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Ohio High School Board, 7 p.m., library Ohio Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall Princeton Elementary School Board, 7 p.m., library

Aug. 27 Ladd Village Board, 6:30 p.m., council chambers LaMoille Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

Auction Calendar Aug. 24 – Marilyn Pryor, antique and modern furniture, collectibles, household items, 10 a.m., 814 Greencroft Road, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 24 – Rita Hallman trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at Green River Country Club, 15212 State Route 92 (one-half mile east of Walnut), United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Aug. 30 – Mark A. Holman, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 401 W. Main St., (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2 – Three-Day Labor Day Estate Auction, primitive furniture and items, stoneware, toys, boat, decoys and duck calls, fishing collectibles, lures, coins, arrowheads, rugs, old pottery, clock collection, antiques, collectibles and ladies items, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Seeking Sources Summer is upon us, and the Bureau County Republican is anxious to see your vacation photos. When you’re packing your suitcase for an upcoming excursion, remember to pack a copy of the BCR too. When you get to your destination, have someone take a photo of you holding the newspaper. It’s always fun if you can stand in front of a landmark or something interesting at your destination. When you get home, email the photo and some information about your trip to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at rroberts@ bcrnews.com. Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken. We’ll be happy to show your friends, family and neighbors where you went on your most recent vacation.

Where in the World is the BCR? Hopefully, it’s in your suitcase and ready to go on a fun-filled journey, filled with memory-making moments.

••• The BCR is looking forward to seeing your summertime photos to share with other readers.

Email your photos and information to BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

You can also drop a photo by our office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton. Remember to let us know where you took the photo, as well as who is in it.

••• What kind of great summer treats are you preparing in your kitchen? We’re hoping you’ll share your recipes with our readers. Recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one of your recipes in an upcoming edition of the Bureau County Journal. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@ frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

••• The BCR welcomes your story ideas and news tips. If you have an idea for a story, we’d love to hear it. Call 815-875-4461, ext. 229.

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Buying an alarm system?

Protect yourself from being ripped off Summer is a time for fun in the sun, vacationing and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, it is also a busy time for burglars. Investing in an alarm system may be a necessary purchase for some homeowners. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is advising homeowners, who are looking to install a home security system, to do research first.

It is not uncommon for unethical salesmen to go door-to-door with high pressure sales tactics, making homeowners act quickly. They will go over the big details of their system and rush through the process to make a sale. Unfortunately, the sense of urgency these salesmen give to their customers can lead to a lot of trouble later on if the proper research is not done.

“A home security system is a major purchase, and it is important that you research thoroughly before making any decisions,” said Steve J. Bernas, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “There are many door-to-door salesmen that may not have your wants, needs and safety as high on their list of priorities.”

The BBB advises consumers to do the following when looking to invest in a home security system: • Choose a professional installer. Deal only with reputable firms and check out the company’s Business Review with your BBB first at www.bbb. org You may also get a recommendation from the insurance company that covers your home.

Carefully consider your security requirements.

The best home security system will accommodate your lifestyle and the specific valuables you want protected. Review the sales contract closely to ensure you understand exactly what equipment

and protection you will be provided and that it fulfills your wants and needs best. Contact at least three companies before selecting an installer. Research multiple companies and find out if they are properly licensed in Illinois and if they screen employees before hiring.

• Ask about all charges up front. Prices for home security systems will vary greatly, based on the level of protection and type of technology used, so be sure to know your budget and compare bids on similar systems. Do not forget to factor in the initial installation charge, as well as monthly monitoring charges. Talk to your insurance agent; some systems may qualify you for a discount on homeowner’s premiums. Ask for a complete inspection of your property and an itemized written estimate. Know the ins and outs of your contract. If your alarm system will be monitored, either by your installing company or by a third-party monitoring center, find out the length of the contract. Typically, monitoring contracts are between two to five years in length.

Some questions to ask before you obligate yourself to a long term contract: 1. What is your recourse if you are not satisfied with the services provided?

2. Can you cancel the contract?

3. What are your rights if your monitoring company is purchased or acquired by another alarm company?

• Insist the installer “walks” you through your system until you fully understand how it works.

This will prevent the most common problem: False alarms. False alarms are an indicator of the quality of the alarm installation and user education. Make sure that you are aware of how your system works and that all of you questions are answered.

For more information on finding businesses and consumer tips, visit www.bbb.org.

Planning for a dream retirement Financial engineer shares four secrets everyone should know It’s no wonder baby boomers worry about outliving their retirement savings. One out of four 65 year olds today can expect to live past 90, and if they’re married, one of every four will live even longer.

With 10,000 boomers turning 65 every day, it’s a big worry for 26 percent of the U.S. population.

“The biggest concern for boomers is living too long, or getting sick, and running out of money,” says Rao K. Garuda, an engineerturned-independent financial planning advisor specializing in work with seniors, high net worth business owners and professionals.

“The average 65 year old retires today with $500,000 to $1 million in assets, and while that might sound like a lot to a 20 year old, it isn’t,” Garuda says.

Even if you plan to continue some kind of work post-retirement – as many people do whether

because they must or because they enjoy it – it’s imperative to plan ahead for the day you can’t work, he says.

“Equally important, people deserve the freedom to make choices about how they’ll spend their last 20 or 30 years, especially if they’ve spent 45 years going to work every day. That’s part of the American dream,” Garuda says.

“And you don’t have to earn a fortune to save a fortune!”

Garuda shares four things everyone should know about preparing for retirement: • Save first, then spend. Most people spend first, then try to save what’s left, Garuda said. The secret is to make saving first your priority. “The people who save first will always be the people who are employing everyone else!” he says.

• Take advantage of tax-free savings. Taxes are the biggest expense anyone has. Besides federal, state, city and death taxes there are 59 other different ways your money is taxed, Garuda said.

“If you save $1, Uncle Sam will help you by waiting for his cut of that $1. With planning, you can put him on hold for about two generations,” he added.

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• Decide how you’ll manage risk. There is risk in everything, and Garuda warns that those who simply choose to ignore it do so at their own peril. Others choose to “go broke safely” – they avoid risk to such an extent, they lose money. A good example is people putting all their savings in CDs that pay just 1 percent; since that’s lower than the rate of inflation, they’re losing money. In some cases, people transfer risk to someone else, for instance, when they buy homeowners insurance.

Finally, they choose to manage their risk emotionally, psychologically and technically through asset allocation rebalancing and other tools that allow you the amount of risk you’re willing to assume while still providing opportunities for growth.

• Create tax-free income. “My favorite question to ask people is, ‘What have you done to create tax-free income?’” Garuda said.

There are many ways to do this – Roth IRAs, life insurance, taxfree bonds, annuities — but most involve working with a knowledgeable financial planner.

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All about you Anniversaries 25th Mr. and Mrs. Chad L. May of Princeton, Aug. 20.

40th Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fisher of Sheffield, July 7.

50th Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peterson of LaMoille, Aug. 17.

The Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Strom, June 22.

60th Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kunkel of Wyanet, Aug. 24.

65th Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Geuther of LaMoille, Aug. 18.

Births Faber — Derik Faber and Tiffany Marquez of Princeton, daughter, Aug. 5.

Fournier — Ryan Fournier and Shannon Klein of Princeton, daughter, Aug. 11.

Haun — Zachary Haun and Sara Davies of Princeton, daughter, Aug. 11.

Huber — Lewis Huber and Nina Feehan of Princeton, daughter, Aug. 4.

Garcia — Williy and Veronica (Escatel) Garcia of DePue, son, Aug. 13.

Maggio — Michale and Katie (Urnikis) Maggio of Spring Valley, daughter, Aug. 9.

Mattingly — Robert and Deanna (Davies) Mattingly of Princeton, son, Aug. 9.

Miscevic — Chris and Cassie (Rodriguez) Miscevic of Oglesby, daughter, Aug. 5.

Mosley — Chad and Jessica (Solomon) Mosley of Ottawa, son, Aug. 9.

Metzger — Joshua and Brittani (Kuelper) Metzger of Clovis, N.M., daughter, July 15.

Otley — Jesse and Jessica (Moore) Otley of Princeton, daughter, Aug. 13.

Calendar Cruise-in TONICA — The Tonica CruiseIn will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24 in downtown Tonica. There is a $5 entry fee and dash plaques will be awarded to the first 125 cars. There will be trophies, giveaways and a 50-50 drawing. Rock N’ Roll Wizzard of the Wizzard’s Juke Joint will perform. There will be a hula hoop and twist contest at 6:30 p.m. A pork chop dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the Tonica Fire Department.

There will be food vendors and a beer garden. For further information, contact Bob and Marry Beth Beenenga at 815-442-3275 after 6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Tonica Fire Department.

Pancake and sausage breakfast LAMOILLE — The LaMoille-Ohio High School Volleyball team will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at the LaMoille Lions club. They will serve pancakes, sausage, eggs, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee.

An adult ticket is $6, kids ages five through 10 are $4 and kids four and under are free.

Death Notices

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Fuller — Helen Fuller, 86, of Henry, Aug. 15.

Gerbitz — Ruby L. Gerbitz, 86, of Princeton, formerly of New Bedford, Aug. 11.

Goodrum — Richard L. H. Goodrum, 62, of Princeton, Aug. 17.

Grimes — Harold D. Grimes, 74, of Tampico, Aug. 18.

Kowalski — Joyce Elizabeth Kowalski, 68, of Princeton, Aug. 12.

Mathison — Alice Marie Mathison, 80, of Princeton, Aug. 13.

Nickells — Daniel G. Nickells, 47, of Princeton, Aug. 15.

Philhower — Robert Daniel Philhower, 56, of Ohio, Aug. 13.

Sweger — Cheryl J. Sweger, 57, of Spring Valley, Aug. 13.

MALDEN — The Malden Fire Department annual pancake and sausage breakfast is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Malden Firehouse. An adult ticket costs $6, children 12 and under cost $4 and pre-school children are free.

Birthdays Aug. 22 • Sara Bass • Abby Griggs • Jeff Cady • Vivian Berggren • Vicki Stuart • Stacy Dykstra Aug. 23 • Vicki Morey • Rick Denen • Crystal Kennedy • Crystal Whipple • Jayne York • Frank Haynes Aug. 24 • Russ Jones • Darci Taylor • Jay Krahn • Jonathan Elliott • Kevin Marsh • Dalton Jilderda • Buz Jones • Eleanor Church Aug. 25 • Kay Huettemann • Angie Hamilton • Harvey House • Teri Regal • Adelyne Marie Donovan • Greg Colmone • Becky Galloway Aug. 26 • Allison Behrens • Diann Gorski • Jennifer Vickrey • Jennifer Scully • Tracy Nally

• Jennifer Hanson Aug. 27 • Taylor Clark • Scott Roberts • Sandy Reuter • Sherri Connor Aug. 28 • Sara Willoughby • Jamie Sloan • Angie Lucas • Sarah Peterson • Agnes Starks • Elaine Snow • John Kruse • Ronda Epley • Ashley Wright

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Nursing Home Kickapoo Eagle Dancer day will begin at 10 a.m. with show times from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

7. The event will feature dancers Rudy Vallego and Shirley Vallego Drummer Song of Wind from the Chicago area. There will be tee pees and bonfires. This event will take place at the Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

Artisan market PRINCETON — An Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Hornbaker Gardens. The event will feature an art market with more than 20 artists, wine tasting with August Hill Winery, Kramer’s Kitchen food truck, fresh-picked local produce from Coneflower Farm, organic meats and eggs from Meadow Haven Farm, delicious baked goods from Flour House Bakery, Barker’s Dozen, Nancy Cotter, and more.

Ann Crosby will be working her pottery wheel and encourages all to participate. Melody Best will demonstrate theorem painting. Terri Simon will be signing copies of her new book, “Grandma’s Cookie Jar.” There will be live music throughout the day including performances

by Peter Robillard, Ray Tutaj, Al and Jeanie Brown, Brett Conlin and Kevin Kramer. Participants should bring lawn chairs.

Poker run planned OHIO, Ill. — Pipe’s Pub in Ohio, Ill., will host a poker run, “Ride, Hope, Cure ALS,” on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will also include food and musical entertainment. All vehicles are welcome. For more information, call 815-376-2072.

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LADD — The Ladd American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Post 938 in Ladd will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Rip’s in Ladd. The donation is $7. Choices will be light, dark or strips; beverages are extra. There will be PRINCETON — The Princeton a bake sale, www.edwardjones.com 50/50 drawing and Moose Lodge will host a bingo night raffle. Carry-outs are available at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Doors at the front door by calling 815will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches 894-3051 and home delivery is will be available for purchase. The available in Ladd. Tickets are lodge will continue to host bingo available at the door or from any to Keep Future on Track the first and third Tuesday of eachYour member. month. For more information, call Lots of times, changes in life also affect your the lodge at 815-879-5261. investments. That’s why there’s never been a

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Automobile Meet UTICA — America’s Micro Car Crosley Automobile Meet is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Danny Carey Memorial Park in Utica. This is the 39th year of the event. For more information, call 847-2236672 or email brawnybug@comcast.net.

Homestead parade PRINCETON — This year’s Homestead Festival parade will step off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, on Main Street. Several popular entries will be back again this year, including the South Shore Drill Team, Jesse White Tumblers, Generics and Black Hawk Pipes and Drums.

The theme for this year’s festival is “It’s Good To Be Home.”

There is no entry fee to enter a unit. Entries are due by Aug. 27.

Applications can be found at and printed from the festival’s website at www.homesteadfestival.com.

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Antique Car Cruise SPRING VALLEY — An antique car cruise featuring vehicles from 1988 and older will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

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The cruise will benefit the Spring Valley Historic Association.

Registration will go from 10 a.m. to noon and the show will run from noon to 5 p.m. There is no registration fee. There will be a 50/50 raffle, food and music by 3-D Sound.

BBQ rib cook-off PRINCETON — The third annual Homestead Festival BBQ rib cook-off will be Sunday, Sept.

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Library Corner PRINCETON – Monday, Aug. 26, the Princeton Theater Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Also, the Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a documentary that chronicles the annual journey of emperor penguins as they march, single file, to their traditional breeding ground. The remarkable journey follows the penguins as they leave the security of their ocean home to travel on the frozen ice through blinding blizzards, guided only by their instincts.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, a Talk About will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30, a Mississippi Valley Blood Drive will take place all day in the library meeting room. Also Friday, a farewell party will be held for Miss Connie at 6 p.m. in the youth services area.

Children participate in potato sack races during Sheffield Library’s 100th celebration.

SPRING VALLEY – The Young Adult Book $500 and $375 respecmany more.

The library’s sumpatrons who are thinkClub is reading “Purple tively for the items. The The library is also mer reading program is ing about purchasing Heart” by Patricia card catalogs may be interested in re-energiz- winding down. Anyone an eReader or other McCormick and will viewed at the library ing the adult book club who has completed device, the library has meet at 5 p.m. Monday, and will be sold in “as this fall. The book club the program may now a few options for those Aug. 26 in the library is” condition. typically meets once per pick up prizes. Children interested in trying for a group discussion The librarians are also month to discuss a book receive school supplies them out before making of the book. If anyone pleased to announce chosen by the group. for having attended a final decision on a puris interested in reading the library’s biographies Anyone who is interprograms and reading chase. The library owns the book and joining in purchased through the ested in joining the book books.

Kindles, Nooks, an iPad on the discussion, conBack to Books Grant club may sign-up at the New books in the and a laptop. Inquire tact the library at 815are now available to library. library include: “The at the circulation desk, 663-4741 for a copy of be checked out. The DEPUE – The Selby Wanderer” by Robyn and the librarian will be the book. new biographies should Township Library hosts Carr, “Bomb Shell” happy to help.

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Food court How about some fresh tomato recipes to accompany your meals. Nothing better than the fresh sliced tomatoes by themselves or with your sandwich or any casserole.

Pico de Gallo 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 medium-size ripe avocado, diced 1/4 cup diced white onion 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Toss together first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Season with salt to taste.

BLT Bites 16 to 20 Cherry tomatoes 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Miracle whip 1/3 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mix well. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate for several hours.

Corn and Tomato Salad 1 1/2 cups bow-tie pasta 2 fresh ears of corn or 1 cup whole kernel frozen corn 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons vinegar 2-3 tablespoons pesto 1 tablespoon chicken broth or water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Romaine leaves 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese Snipped fresh basil Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse in cold water, and drain again. Meanwhile, if using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cobs. Cook corn, covered, in boiling water for 10 minutes or until corn is

tender; drain. (If using frozen corn, cook according to package directions; drain.)

Let cool slightly. In a large bowl combine pasta, corn, chicken and tomato.

In a screw-top jar combine the olive oil, vinegar, pesto, chicken broth or water, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.

Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, line a serving platter with romaine leaves. Arrange salad on romaine leaves. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and basil over top.

Bacon Filled Cherry Tomatoes 1 pound bacon, fried and crumbled 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 24 cherry tomatoes Combine ingredients, except tomatoes. Cut a thin slice off top of each tomato. With a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out tomato. Fill tomatoes with bacon mixture.

Garden Fresh Tomato Soup 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 2 springs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 4 fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 1/2 pounds diced fresh ripe tomatoes 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup whipping cream Croutons 1 large garlic clove, sliced lengthwise 4 slices day old French or Italian bread 2 tablespoons olive oil In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium high heat. Add onion and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, stir to blend. Simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Stir into

the tomato mixture. Add remaining broth. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow mixture to cool.

In batches, puree tomato mixture in a blender. Return mixture to the pan.

Add sugar and cream. Heat through stirring occasionally. For croutons: Rub garlic clove over both sides of the bread.

Brush with oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted. Turn and toast other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Just before serving, top each bowl with 1 or 2 croutons.

Serves 8.

Tomato Bread Salad 3 large tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 large sweet onion, finely chopped 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 loaf French bread (1 pound) In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, combine basil, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes and toss. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Before serving bring to room temperature. Cut bread into thick slices, toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with salad. Serve immediately. Serves 18.

Tomato Bake 8 cups tomato chunks, seeds squeezed out 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Sprinkle of pepper 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups bread cubes 1/2 cup grated cheese or 6 slices American cheese Place tomatoes in greased 8-by12-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, sugar and pepper. Lightly toast bread cubes in melted butter. Top tomato mixture with bread and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Add cheese and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer.

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Summer Tomato Salad with Brie 5 medium garden fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks, save juice 1/2 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, torn into pieces 1/2 cup fresh basil, snipped into strips with scissors 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound fresh pasta (liquini or shells) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Combine tomatoes and juice, Brie, basil, garlic, olive oil and salt. Leave at room temperature at least 2 hours.

Cook pasta, as directed on package.

Drain and immediately top with tomato mixture. Brie should melt. Mix. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Add more salt to taste.

Serve at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8. Freeze Brie for 20 minutes to remove the rind easier.

Fresh Tomato Salsa 4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 to 4 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, minced In a bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour.

Serve at room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes 3 1/2 cups.

If you have any recipes you would like to share with our other readers, you can send them to my email judyd2313@frontier.com. Would sure like to hear from some of you. I know there’s a lot of good cooks out there.

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Entertainment Barbershop Singers prepare Ptak holds opera concert for the upcoming season at St. Patrick’s in LaSalle LASALLE — Operatic soprano, Sara Ptak of Peru, daughter of Ann Leydon-Ptak and Mark Ptak will give a vocal recital, A Celebration of Song, at St. Patrick Church, 725 Fourth St., at 7 p.m. Aug. 22.

She will perform three song cycles by composers Albon Berg, Claude Debussey and Samual Barber as well as two Franz Schubert lieder.

Admission is $10.

Ptak received a Master of Vocal Performance from Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal last spring. Her accompanist, Daniel Schlosberg, has been Artist in Residence at Notre Dame University since 2005.

On stage,Ptak sang the roles of Gretel in “Hansel and Gretel,” Donna Elvira in “Don

PRINCETON — The Barbershop Singers have been preparing several songs for their annual concert on Oct. 19 at the Christ Community Church. Ticket information has yet to be released.

Before their annual concert, the Barbershop Singers will perform at

Sara Ptak Giovanni,” Susanna in “The Marriage of Figaro,” Juno in Montiverdi’s “L’Orfeo,” Drusilla in “L’Incoronazione di Poppea” and Mystery in Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen.”

She has studied and performed with the Janiec Opera Company at Brevard Music Center in North Carolina, Aspen Opera Theatre Center in Colorado and Music nelle Marche in Urba-

nia, Italy. Last summer, she studied German art song in Austria at Franz Schubert Institute. This summer she performed at the Toronto Summer Music Festival and the St. Andrews Opera Workshop in New Brunswick.

Before attending McGill University Ptak was a graduate of St. Bede Academy and received a bachelor of arts degree from DePaul University.

Louis Ledford kicks off Princeton Coffeehouse season Aug. 24 PRINCETON — Singer, songwriter Louis Ledford opens the Princeton Coffeehouse 2013-14 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Open Prairie, UCC. Ledford first received notice as part of the band, Used Carlotta, which emerged as part of the MidAtlantic roots movement in the late ‘90s. When “Reverie,” his debut solo album, was released in 2004, his career as a solo performer was established. While Ledford’s music continues to be inspired by his Virginia upbringing and the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Ledford has lived for the last few years in Bellingham, Washington.

Louis Ledford’s forthright, Southern tales match the songwriting craftsman-

Louis Ledford ship of Kris Kristofferson with the rolling piedmont fingerpicking style exemplified by Etta Baker,” according to Andrew Calhoun of Waterbug Records.

Sponsors of the Louis Ledford show are Roger and Linda Gustafson.

The Princeton Coffeehouse offers a full season of traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music. Season subscrip-

tions are available for $90 (nine concerts between August and May). Subscriptions may be purchased at the first or second concert or by sending a check to the Princeton Coffeehouse, c/o Paul Kautz, 922 South Euclid, Princeton, IL 61356. A single show admission is $12 at the door.

The Princeton Coffeehouse is located at the Open Prairie UCC Church, 25 E. Marion St. in downtown Princeton. The venue is completely accessible and there is ample free parking. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fair trade coffee, tea, and homemade desserts are available.

For more information, call 815-872-6501 or visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com.

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the Bureau County Fair Aug. 25 in the hospitality tent, they will provide food service at Lunch in the Park Sept. 6, they will sing at Second Sunday at the Stage in Lacon Sept. 8 and will participate in the Homestead Festival Parade Sept. 14.

The Bureau County Barbershop Singers are

members of the Barbershop Harmony Society and sing in four-part harmony in the unique barbershop style. This pastime can be enjoyed by men of all ages and the singers invite any men interested to attend the rehearsals at the Prouty building at 7 p.m. any Tuesday.

Parade entry deadline is Tuesday PRINCETON — The deadline for entries for this year’s Homestead Festival parade is Tuesday.

Applications can be found at and printed from the festival’s website at www.homesteadfestival.com. All the information needed to register an entry for the parade is on the website.

Anyone who is inter-

ested in participating in this year’s Lovejoy Homestead Festival Parade must turn in an application. This would include any organization, church, club, band and class reunion that may want to have an entry in the parade.

Parade entries are encouraged to use the theme for this year’s festival which is “It’s Good To Be Home.” There is

no entry fee to enter a unit in the parade.

The parade will step off at 1:30 p.m. Sept.

14 on Main Street. Several popular entries will be back again this year, including the South Shore Drill Team, Jesse White Tumblers, Generics and Black Hawk Pipes and Drums.

For more information, contact Deb Kirley at 815-875-6565.

Mackinac Island trip The Bureau County Senior Center will present a trip to Mackinac

Island through Diamond Tours Sept. 23-27. For information on this five-

day, four-night trip, call the center at 815-8793981.

Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC Celebrating Five Years of Production (2008-2013) In its first five years Patriot: 1. Created a New Market for corn and purchased 200 million bushels valued at $1.1 billion.

2. Produced 550 million gallons of ethanol valued at $1.2 billion.

This reduced US dependency on foreign oil, and contributed positively to the Balance of Trade.

3. Provided Economic Growth by creating 55 full time jobs with payroll and benefits exceeding $18 million.

4. Produces both FEED and FUEL. We produce over 300,000 tons of DDGS (a high protein animal feed) annually. Most was shipped to China and other Asian countries. Our DDGS contributed an additional $300 million to the US Balance of Trade and helped feed a growing world population.

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Larry Klein memory ride and benefit set for Saturday HENRY — A memory ride will begin at noon Saturday, with sign-up beginning at 11 a.m., at River Valley Bowl in Henry.

The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket.

All vehicles are welcome! The first stop will be S.A.M.M.S. in Hennepin, followed by Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton, Cabin Fever Bar & Grill in Peru, Smitty’s Tavern in Leonore and Linda Lou’s in Lacon. The ride will end at River Valley Bowl, with the last bike/ vehicle in at 5 p.m. The first 75 participants to pre-register will receive a free drink koozie, although registration will also be accepted on the day of the event.

This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and

is open to the public.

A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and consists of roast pork or BBQ pulled pork and a variety of sides for $7. T-shirts are available on a pre-order, pre-pay basis for $15. Rounding out the event will be a DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a huge raffle with a little something for everyone. Generous donations are coming in from friends/family and area businesses.

Cash donations can be made by check, payable to Living Works, and mailed to: River Valley Bowl, P.O. Box 223, Henry, IL 61537. Donations are tax-deductible since Living Works is a 501(c)3 organization.

All proceeds from the memory ride will be directed to Living Works.

Puppet show opens Homestead Festival PRINCETON — “Those Funny Little People” are coming to Homestead Festival on Sept. 13.

“Those Funny Little People” are an entertainment act like nothing you have ever seen.

They are mobile puppet characters with polished performances that are a mix of comedy, music, dance and audience interactions.

“Those Funny Little People” have put on shows that have amazed and entertained audi-

ences of all ages. They have also appeared on “America’s Got Talent.”

Everyone is invited to celebrate the Fabulous ‘50s with “Those Funny Little People” after the opening ceremonies of the 42nd annual Bureau County Homestead Festival. They will mix and mingle with the audience after their show.

“Those Funny Little People” are sponsored

by Diller Rod Inc. and Gary Swanson-GES Sound.

Mossville art and craft fair MOSSVILLE — The Hayloft Shops in the village of Mossville will present its 31st annual Art and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8.

There will be more than 20 demonstrations from craftsmen and artists on the lawns at the fair including: black iron forging, woodworking, painting, photography, stitchery, jewelry making, thrown pottery, wood turning, rock carving, antler art and weaving. This is to be an educational art and craft fair. There will also be folk music performed throughout the weekend. Lunch will be served all three days

by Haddads Downtown in the parking lot.

Becky Schotthofer will present her 2013 annual Armetale Christmas Across America ornament of Gettysburg National Battlefield, commemorating the 150th

anniversary of this Civil War Battle. The ornament is designed by Schotthofer and cast in the Armetale metal, each in its own sand mold. She will be there to sign the pieces.

Most merchandise at all the Hayloft shops will be 20 percent off at the fair.

New Wilton Armetale Grillware as well as more than 200 different retired resale Armetale pieces will be introduced along with the new 100 piece collection of Armetale.

The Mossville Volunteer Firemen will have their annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Mossville Fire Station.

The village of Mossville and the Hayloft Shops are located 1 1/2 miles north of Detweiller Park on Route 29 or accessible from Interstate 74 and Interstate 474 to Route 6 North. Take a right at the Chillicothe exit off Route 6.

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‘Tough for Trudy’ benefit set for Sept. 21 LADD — A fundraiser to benefit Trudy Barrowman-Palm will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Dick’s in Ladd.

Trudy went in for a routine pap test in late December 2012 and the test came back irregular.

A carcinoma the size of a grain of salt was found on the test. Doctors knew something was not correct and recommended that she have a complete hysterectomy. During the procedure, doctors were surprised at what they found. Trudy had a very rare type of cancer, Peritoneal Psammoma Carcinoma, that had webbed almost all of her internal organs together. There are only 29 known cases of this type of cancer in the world. The cancer had also spread to her ovaries and she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Doctors have been treating her very aggressively with chemotherapy and now she awaits exploratory

Trudy Barrowman-Palm surgery to find out if the treatment has worked.

Trudy is a life-long resident of Spring Valley and has been a licensed cosmetologist for the past 27 years. She owned and operated Vogue Creations in Spring Valley for 26 years and also was a hair stylist at Liberty Village for many years.

She could be seen at Illi-

nois Valley Community Hospital as an EKG tech and in her spare time she enjoyed working as a jewelry consultant at Zales in the Peru Mall.

The benefit includes a bean bag tournament with registration at 5 p.m.

The cost is $25 to enter a two-person team or $15 for a single. The tournament will begin at 6 p.m.

Games and raffles will take place throughout the evening. “Tough for Trudy” T-shirts will also be available for $15. Some of the larger items up for raffle will be a party bus from the Right Spice Supper Club (a $400 value), a chair from Steinberg’s, a Ruger 10/22 Rifle with a red dot scope and 100 rounds of ammo and a 9mm Ruger hand pistol.

(Guns will be picked up at Mean Metal Guns after the correct paperwork is completed). A variety of baskets from name brand vendors will entice everyone and many great gift cards from local businesses and restaurant will also be available.

Dinner will be $10 and the menu includes salad, breadsticks, pasta and chicken. A variety of desserts will also be offered.

Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, call Wendy at 815-2523314 or Brittany at 815993-3779.

IVCH Wound and Hyperbaric Center Open House

Wednesday, August 28 • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Refreshments & tours available The place to go when wounds need a little help.

IVCH Wound and Hyperbaric Center uses the most up-to-date approaches and scientific advances available to heal chronic and slow-healing wounds.

Our treatment options are highly effective in healing wounds faster, fighting certain infections, stimulating the growth of new blood vessels and improving circulation. Come learn how the specially-trained doctors and nurses at IVCH Wound and Hyperbaric Center can help you.

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Home decorating

Six tips to liven up your laundry room (BPT) — With the average American family doing more than 400 loads of laundry each year, it’s no wonder that the laundry room has become one of the most popular remodeling projects in the house.

Often out of sight and out of mind, most laundry rooms are designed like closets rather than efficient utility rooms.

But according to Decorator Jenny Komenda, who blogs at The Little Green Notebook, with just a few inexpensive changes, you can brighten your clothes and your mood by transforming your dark and dingy laundry room into a bright, functional (and even enjoyable) place.

Check out these tips on how to create more efficient and enjoyable laundry rooms: • Dealing with a dark, cave-like laundry room is a chore in and of itself.

By taking off the doors on a few of your upper cabinets, you’ll open up the space and create a place to store baskets. Assign baskets for every member of the house, which makes sorting a breeze.

• Why not decoupage or paint the insides of your cabinets for a fun pop of color? It’s a guaranteed smile each and every time you reach for your detergent. Also don’t ignore the door. Adhere some cork panels on the inside of the cabinet doors and create a space to pin all those stain removal tips.

• Don’t like the cabinets, floors and countertops in your laundry room? Every surface can be painted or resurfaced.

Update your laundry room with paint and a concrete overlay for less than $30 in materials. Say goodbye to the outdated linoleum, brick pavers and old, dark cabinets.

• A rolling laundry butler can be your best friend, doing triple duty with a hanging bar, a rolling basket and a drying rack. It’s the perfect choice for smaller laundry rooms that haven’t been updated in a few decades.

• Don’t neglect your laundry room walls.

Hanging interesting art and mirrors will elevate your room and make it feel less utilitarian and

a little homier. Suddenly those 400 loads of laundry most of us will do this year might actually be enjoyable.

• A folding station makes all the difference.

Use a slab of stone or a simple piece of painted medium-density fiberboard (MDF) on top of washer/dryer units to create a folding station that also prevent socks from slipping in between the appliances.

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Connect to color through your passions (BPT) — Whether you love to sit on the beach or collect antiques, drawing from your personal passions can help you find the perfect colors to enhance your space.

“If a hobby or activity lifts your mood, surround yourself with things that remind you of it,” says David Bromstad, HGTV star and celebrity designer.

“I always look to a homeowner’s passions when helping them decorate.

And if you start with an established palette of coordinated colors, it’s easy to follow your instincts.”

Bromstad offers these tips for using color to express your passions.

• Head-for-the-beach colors. If you are inspired by the sea and sand, use maritime blues and dune grass greens to create a fresh, breezy feeling that beckons barefoot comfort.

Create an indoor seaside retreat using rattan furniture, Sea Salt pale aqua walls and a table painted Rapture Blue. Complete the look with accessories such as seashells and clear vases that evoke sea glass washed ashore.

• Pick colors fresh from the garden. Let the colors of your favorite flowers, fruits and vegetables guide your color choices throughout the home.

Evoke beautiful pink flower petals with Exuberant Pink on a bathroom accent wall; paint a desk in a fresh, Frolic green; or bring out citrus colors in the kitchen with orange Tango.

• Cook up some color excitement. Make your kitchen the ideal gathering place with deliciously warm and inviting colors.

Spice it up with rich, saturated tones of Peppery orange and Grandeur Plum. For room-to-room harmony, use Garden Sage or Edamame in an adjoining dining room.

• Design around your collectibles. If you are an antiques aficionado, choose colors that celebrate the retro hipness of repurposed objects.

Use colors like Bold Brick or Urbane Bronze to add substance to kitchen cabinets. Give a mudroom an eclectic twist with Armagnac walls and a Parakeet green bench.

(owner ofAmma’s in downtown Princeton) slipped on her last basement stair. This resulted in a shattered right ankle that had to be surgically repaired by Dr. Kirk Green. Following this very complicated surgery, along with a week at Perry Memorial Hospital to begin healing, Kay chose to come to Colonial Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre for her continued rehabilitation and recovery. Here is what Kay had to say about her stay at Colonial: “Sometimes older is better because of seasoning and wisdom. My stay at Colonial was awesome! The staff was like one happy family welcoming you with pride to their home. My needs were anticipated and every need was met with generosity and a smile. My observation was everyone was treated the same. The food was excellent!

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The Princeton Tigers wrapped up the season with a second-place finish in the Western Bureau Valley League tournament. Team members are (front row, left) Shea Dzurisin, Maddie Eckard, Becky Hughes, Rachel Jensen, Jocilyn Lucas and Jessica Krohn; and (back row) coach John Jesse, Brooke Hieronymus, MacKenzie Geldean, Maddie Forristall, Olivia Vergamini, Kaitlyn Leopold, coach Jim Hughes and coach Kevin Hieronymus.

Shea Dzurisin (above) runs the bases and Maddie Eckard (right) swings away.

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Sunset falls over West Side Park for the final nights of the Princeton Fastpitch Church League as captured through the lens of BCR photographer Mike Vaughn.

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Freedom House A New Beginning

Freedom House A New Beginning

Children’s Advocate 40 hrs per week – must have a Bachelor’s Degree. This position requires the 60 hour DV and SA training class.

This training class starts on 8/19/13 at 5:30 p.m. Please apply in person at 440 Elm Place, Princeton, IL 61356 or send resume by mail. NO PHONE CALLS Shelter Advocate 24 hrs per week. This position requires the 60 hour DV and SA training class. This training class starts on 8/19/13 at 5:30 p.m. Please apply in person at 440 Elm Place, Princeton, IL 61356 or send resume by mail. NO PHONE CALLS Prevention Educator 20 hrs per week. This position requires the 60 hour DV and SA training class. This training class starts on 8/19/13 at 5:30 p.m. Please apply in person at 440 Elm Place, Princeton, IL 61356 or send resume by mail. NO PHONE CALLS

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Quality inspectors potential $200 Hiring Bonus • Previous quality experience a must • Use of measurement tools & previous blue print reading • 90 day temp to hire positions • Stable work history • Submit to background check & drug screen Apply In Person At: Innovative Staff Solutions 3815 Progress Blvd Peru, IL 61354 (815)780-869 5 8 am-4 pm • Mon.Fri.

is currently seeking to fill a full time position that will be split between Human Resources and Quality Assurance. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field and have working knowledge of current personnel rules and regulations. Experience in the health care field would be a plus but we would train the right candidate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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450 • Under $1000 128' chainlink fence with gate, you take down, @ 1013 South Church, Princeton. $200. Call before 1pm, 815-303-7286

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14' flat bottom Jon Boat, $200; 1 large/1 small Longaberger pitchers, green design, $50/both.

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Paving bricks 6x10 area, 200 total $100.

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300 Gallon diesel tank with stand $50 or best offer. Call 815-643-2593

Pool 15' Summer Escapes 42" deep. Used one season. With chemicals, inflatables, air pump. $175.

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460 • Garage Sales *PRINCETON* 604 South 6th Street (South end of Perry Plaza & South of Library).

Friday, August 23, 3pm-7pm; Saturday, August 24, 8am-4pm; Sunday, August 25, 9am-3pm.

PRINCETON Maple Acres off of Backbone West.

Multi-Family Yard Sales!

Friday, August 23, 9am5pm; Saturday, August 24, 8am-2pm Something for everyone!

Don't miss this Sale!

TONICA 408 Wauponis Street. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 23, 24, 25; 9am-2pm.

New Tonica commemorative pillows, antiques and collectibles TONICA 420 Hiawatha Street. Friday, August 23, 8am-3pm; Saturday, August 24, 8am-12pm.

6' large bird tower, telescope, wooden quilt shelf, Misc. items.

Something for everyone!

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HUGE GARAGE SALE

PRINCETON 12440 IL Highway 26, 5 miles east of library. Thursday, August 22 & Friday 23, 8am5pm, Saturday 24, 8amNoon.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE! Linens, lights, adult brand named clothing, compound bow, mini fridge, toys, college dorm items.

PRINCETON 307 East Thompson. Friday, August 23, 3pm-7pm Saturday, August 24, 8am-2pm.

ESTATE SALE. Antiques, furniture, vintage kitchen wares, other misc household items. antique china cupboard with matching table that extends to 88x44, antique rocker, working AM record player with many records to choose from. Handicap accessories- walker, commode, shower handles, etc. Vintage Pyrex, corning ware and misc. Tupperware, cookbooks.

Many many more items.

It's all must see!! Items priced to sell PRINCETON 614 South Chestnut Street. Friday, Saturday, August 23, 24; 7am-7pm. Kitchen items, electric typewriter, ladders, games, party lite Halloween, hood hair dryer, Lourdes serving set (new), bedspread, 32” Kneehole desk, rocking chair, books ladies clothes, misc.

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775 • For Sale

by Owner PRINCETON Spacious 1236 sq. feet fully updated with stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer included. Check it out at www.zillow.com or pick up a INFO flyer. Address: 428 North Church Street.

815-876-8036

Find your next home right here!

*PRINCETON* Everything Brand New 2 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room, garage. $750/month. Security deposit required. Security system. Accepting Applications Now! Move-in Now. Call 815-713-0234 HENNEPIN Unfurnished apartment for rent. Large, clean, 2 bedroom. Heat, water, hot water, garbage, stove, frig included. $525 a month. Call 815-9257509 or 815-343-5018 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 WALNUT 2 bedroom apartment. $375 + deposit. No pets. Call 815303-2948

2002 Cadillac DeVille, Red with white top, 113,000 miles, Sharp looking car. Runs great. $4,000 or best offer.

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1222 Elliott Lane, Princeton, IL

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013 10:00 A.M. Best Western Annawan Inn 317 N. Canal Street Annawan, IL 61234

Offered in 2 Tracts

Tract 1: 80.00 Ac, Sec 21, T16N, R5E Tract 2: 80.00 Ac, Sec 24, T16N, R5E Impeccable five bedroom home in desirable Timber Ridge Subdivision! Entertain or relax in spacious kitchen & living room w open floor plan. Separate formal dining room. Nice master bed/bath w walk in closet and jetted tub. Full finished walkout basement, 3 car heated garage, beautiful deck and yard. Close to schools, shopping and interstate. $279,900 James Daniels-Managing Broker 773-259-1434

LAND AUCTION Henry County 32.254 Acres m/l Date: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:00 A.M. Best Western Annawan Inn 317 N. Canal Street Annawan, IL 61234

Seller: New Farm Alliance Illinois I, LLC Land located 2 miles east of Atkinson, IL Contact our Geneseo Office for a detailed brochure - 309-944-2184

767 • Mobile Home Sales 720 E. Culver Court, Geneseo, IL 61254

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720 E. Culver Court, Geneseo, IL 61254

www.Hertz.ag 12-061388 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) PHILLIP J. BARAJAS; JOYCE M. BARAJAS; ) Defendants, ) 12 CH 78 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 20, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-09-177-006.

Commonly known as 1226 North Vernon Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015.

(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 12-061388.

I555088 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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812 Sunny Acres - Princeton

New Listing! $109,000 Price Reduced! $79,500 - Princeton. Gorgeous Wyanet! On the edge of town hardwood floors & updated w/ many updates, attached rooms, 1st floor office (or 4th 2 car garage, large lot, open BR). Bath w/ heated floor & dbl staircase, leaded glass, siding sinks. Roof 2013. #08422163 & more! #08384458

Price Reduced! Walnut $75,000! Great 3 BR & 2 bath home. Convenient location!

Covered front porch, enclosed back porch, deck. Main level laundry. Roof 2011. #08035843

$225,000 - Princeton Brick Ranch Home! Beautiful lots, large attached garage, FR 22’x13’ w/ woodburning FP. Open kitchen / breakfast area. 4 BR. Approx.

2633 sq. ft. of space. #08163111

$115,000 - Commercial / Retail $108,000 - Tiskilwa Home!

Building! Approx. 6500 sq. ft. Large 2 car garage w/ workshop. of space w/ great potential for Private backyard w/ nice patio. successful business on busy Neat & clean home. 3-4 BR. US HWY 6 & 34 just west of Finished basement. 25’x12’ Princeton. #07969634 family room. #08113790

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Fabulous 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick ranch on cul-de-sac. $240,000

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104 N. Main Princeton, IL

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

Seller: Norman Bartholow Trust

616 • Motorcycles

430 Linn St. Princeton $194,000

PRINCETON 3 bedroom Ranch. Full basement, 1 car garage, central air.

Lease & security deposit, $725 per month.

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Henry County 160 Acres m/l

2003 F150 4x4 white, Supercab, clean, non smoking, some rust. $4,500 or best offer.

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858 • Homes for Rent

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

LAND AUCTION

615 • Truck Sales

2005 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster, black with silver trim. Excellent Condition! $5,700.

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RURAL WYANET 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home, 5 miles south Manlius. BV school district. No pets in house. 3 car unattached garage. Horses an option, barn & pasture with indoor riding arena. $650/month plus utilities & 1 month deposit. Available November 1st. Call 815-631-4900

ADDRESS CORRECTION

Call 815-878-9353 1997 Cadillac STS, V8 North Star. 60,000 miles. $6,000 or best offer.

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PRINCETON 2 Bedroom, spacious and spotless apartment available. No pets, no smoking. $695/ month + electric.

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

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GRANVILLE 137 Cleveland Circle. Friday, Saturday, August 23, 24; 8am-? Many toys & small bikes, trikes. John Deere toy, collectibles. Some toys new. Pictures & knickknacks, many name brand kids' clothes (boy & girl) 4-6T. Men's & women's clothes also

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

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856 • Apartment Rentals

PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $560. 437 East Marion.

Heat, water, garbage, covered parking, laundry. No pets. Call 309-912-8017

858 • Homes for Rent

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ARLINGTON 29221 2100 N Avenue (1 mile north of Dover on 34, to 2100 N, follow signs). Friday, Saturday, August 23, 24; 8am-5pm.

Cleaning Out Basement.

Lots of Items. Must Sell!

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

Call Jeff 815-303-6304

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Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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THREE DAY LABOR DAY WEEKEND ESTATE AUCTION Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt.26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 & MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ALL THREE DAYS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M. View Full Listing, Photos & Absentee Bid on website: www.tumblesonauction.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

MANY PIECES OF PRIMITIVE FURNITURE: Including Several Painted Cabinets - Corner Cabinet, Glass Door, Jelly Cabinet, Kitchen, 16 Drawer Cabinet, Bin Cabinet, Many Oak & Walnut Sm. Chest of Drawers, Wash Stands, Side Tables, Corner What Not Shelf, Bentwood Youth & High Chairs, Old Radios to Include Approx. 8 floor Model & Various Table Top Radios, Several General Store Showcases- Some Floor Model & Countertop, Children’s & Doll Furniture & Children’s Piano, Easels, Organ Stool & Old House Shutters.

COLLECTION OF PRIMITIVE ITEMS AND STONEWARE: Various Color Enamel & Porcelainware, Fruit Jars Including Amber Globe, Hanging Wood Spice Rack, Coffee Grinders, Several Old Clocks, Various Kitchen Primitives, Old Metal Fans, Yard Sticks, Banks, Old Stick & Wall Telephones, Kerosene Lamps, Lg. Group of Marbles Including Lg. Marbles, Primitive Items, Sugar Bucket, Cookie Cutters, Shaving Mugs, Lighters, 8 Oil Bottles-Some Marked Standard Oil in Wire Holder , Tools Including Many Woodworking Planes, Iron Door Stops & Iron Bull Dog; Several Adv. Signs & Adv. Tin Banks; Juicers; Smiley Pig Pitcher; Plastic Santas/Easter Rabbits; Various Stoneware- Redwing to Include: 6, 10, 15 & 20 Western to Include: 2, 4, 5, 10, 12 & Jugs, 10 Gal. Blue Band, Eagle Pottery Churn, Crock Jugs & Sleepyeye.

COLLECTION OF TOYS (Harold Zinke Estate): Many Toys, Semis, Cars, NASCAR - Many NIB, Many Farm Machinery Toys/Tractors, Several Pedal Tractors.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

**Special Outside Early Bird Duck Decoy Auction at 9:00 A.M.** 1962 16 FT. BOSTON WHALER BOAT, Wood Duck Boat w/Oars, Two Johnson Boat Motors.

OVER 100 DECOYS & DUCK CALLS: Including Perdew, Jim Slack, Virgil Lashbrook, Graves, Schmidt, Illinois River & Wisconsin Decoys.

OVER 60 FIREARMS INCLUDING: Hi Point to Include: Mod C 9 MM, 2- 9 MM Mod C9, 4-Hi Point 380ACP Mod CF380, 45 ACP Mod JHP, 40S&W Mod JCP & 9 MM Mod 995; Lorcin 380 ACP Mod L380 & Lorcin 25 ACP Mod L25; Marlin: 243 Win Mod X57, Mod 60 22 LR, 17 HMR Mod 917VRX & 22LR Mod 781; Mossberg: 270Win Mod 4X4, 12 Ga Mod 500 & 22 LR Mod 715T; Colt 38 Special- Detective Special & Colt Mod 1917 45 ACP; S&W 38 SPL Mod 36 & S&W 38 SPL Mod 60; Winchester Mod 190 22 LR & Winchester 16 Ga Mod 12; Remington Mod742 30-06 & Remington 30-06 Mod 700 ADL ; Mauser 9 MM PO8Luger; Chiappa Plinkerton 22 Mag; Yugoslavian Mod M57 7.62 X 25; Rock Island 38 Special Mod 206; Browning 22 LR Buck Mark; Walther P-22; Cobra Ent 22 Mag Mod C22M; Ruger Bearcat 22LR; Russian Mosin Nagant 7.62 X 54R; Turkish Mauser 7.92 X 57; JC Higgins 22 LR Mod 42;Howa 300 Win Mag Mod 1500; Chinese 12 Ga O/U; Rossi 243 Win 20 Ga Mod S20243YBS; Rock Island 12 Ga Pump; Henry Lever 22LR; Weatherby Van Guard; Stevens 12 Ga Mod 320; NEF 20 Ga 30-06 Hanai Rifle; French MAS 7.5 X 55; GSG Mod 522 22 LR; C.A.I 12 Ga Mod JW2000.

FISHING COLLECTIBLES AND LURES: Fishing Lures, Poles & Reels; Several Old Wood Boat Oars, Adv. Boat Signs &Literature.

FRAMED DUCK, GUN & AMMO AD PRINTS: Hunting Dog Oil Painting; Winchester & Remington Framed Ads; Lg. Needlepoint Rousch Picture & Various Wildlife Prints.

COLLECTION OF COINS: Various Silver Dollars, Ike Dollars, Kennedy & Franklin Halves, V-Nickels, Wheat, Steel & Indian Head Pennies, Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Buffalo Nickels, Barber Dimes, Various Whitman Folders of Coins, Paper Money, Foreign Coins & Paper Currency.

ARROWHEADS, SOUTHWEST RUGS & OLD POTTERY: Collection of Arrowheads-Three Very Nice Southwest Rugs (In Good Condition) & Very Old Southwest Pottery.

NICE COLLECTION OF OLDER TOYS: Toys including Many Nice Windups (Many in Original Boxes and Near Mint Condition), Toy Cars, Trucks Including Structo, Nylint, Buddy L, Arcade & Tonka, Various Old Lionel Trains - Most in Original Boxes, Train Track & Various Accessories, Mechanical & Iron Banks, Marx & Keystone Ride on Toys, Old Plastic Figural Squirt Guns, Phillips 66 Adv. Bank Ottawa, IL, Wyandotte Black Samba Metal Dart Target, Walt Disney 7 Dwarfs Figurines.

There is a 10% Buyer’s Premium & Proxibid Available for this Auction Day Only!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

2006 4 DOOR CHEVYTRAIL BLAZER LT w/66,600 MILES. ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Several Marble Top Victorian Lamp Tables and Victorian Chairs, Bedroom Set w/ Twin Beds, Dressers, Mirrors & Nightstand; Matching Mahogany Dining Room Set including Table, 6 Chairs, Sideboard, Glass Door Hutch & Server; Sm. Drop Front Secretary Bookcase; Glass Door China Cabinet; Green Upholstered Fancy Victorian Sofa; 2 Lg. Oriental Rugs; Several Walnut Chest of Drawers; Several Side Tables; Child’s Youth Sleigh Bed; Armoire; Spool Cabinets; Db; Bed w/ New Mattress.

NICE CLOCK COLLECTION: Large Ornate Hanging Clocks, Grandfather Clock, Banjo, Advertising, Weighted, Calendar, School, Mantle, Porcelain, Kitchen, Alarm andOthers, Over 50 Pocket Watch Collection and Quality Wristwatches.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES& LADIES ITEMS: Beautiful Swiss Cylinder Music Box w/Bells and Drum; Many Sterling Silver Pieces, Flatware Pcs and Large Flatware Sets, Several Nice Roseville and Hull Pottery Pieces, Glassware including Red Ruby Flash Glass Collection, Waterford, Heisey, Carnival, Opalescent Fostoria, Candlewick and Others; L Ladro, Cybis, Hummels, B&G, Several Nice Sets of China including Lenox, Noritake, Franciscan, Spode; Many Old Framed Pictures and Paintings; Music Instruments, Many Estate Pieces of Fine Diamond and Gem Jewelry, Sterling Jewelry & Costume Jewelry; Many Quilts, Button Collection and Linens, Hat Pin Holders & Hat Pins; Antique Victorian Figurines; Antique Doll; Wicker Baby Strollers; Old Books including Area History Books, Oz Books and Children’s Books; Old Photos and Tin Types.

CRANK ESTATE, Peoria,IL/ RICHARD H. DONNOCKER ESTATE, Ottawa, IL/ HAROLD ZINKE ESTATE, Compton, IL/ CLAUDIA H. SCHUBERT ESTATE, HENRY, IL & OTHERS TUMBLESON AUCTIONCOMPANY

PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC #040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601