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Revenue and expenses at Hall

Struna: ‘We are actually operating now on less money than we did four years ago’

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Superintendent Mike Struna presented the tentative budget for the 2014-15 school year to the board at the Hall High School Board meeting Wednesday evening. Stru-

na said the budget is going to show about a $100,000 overall deficit, mostly due to the losses of $12,000 in state aid and $48,000 in local taxes.

Struna is certain that by the next reading of the budget, the deficit amount will be less. At this time the exact amount of revenue is unknown from

special education, driver’s education and transportation. Struna said he and his staff will also look for other ways to cut expenditures.

“Hall High School has a revenue problem, not an expenditure problem,” Struna said. “We are actually operating now on less money than we did four years ago.”

Struna is also hoping to be able to cut the amount of money spent this year

on operations and maintenance. He indicated there is no reason to spend a lot of money on repairs to the old building, since it will be torn down in 2015. The board is very pleased with the work being completed by maintenance director Mark Scheri and his staff.

Scheri has been able to save the district money by completing some essential repairs himself and not having to pay another outside company.

The tentative budget will be posted in the school office for the next 30 day,s if anyone is interested in viewing the full budget.

The board will be meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 and is expected to approve the budget at that time. The regular board meeting was changed from the Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 and will follow at 6:15 p.m.

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Hermes explains FY 2015 numbers

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ Beach Boys style Lots of “love” Thursday night as lead singer Mike Love and the Beach Boys entertain a packed crowd at Thursday night’s grandstand show at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton. The nearly two-hour concert featured numerous long-time favorite songs of the Beach Boys, including “Good Vibrations” and “Surfin Safari.” The Bureau County Fair continues through Sunday at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

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SPRING VALLEY — It’s going to take a few years for the Spring Valley Elementary School District’s budget to flow more consistently, following the John F. Kennedy School addition project. The district is looking at a deficit budget for Fiscal Year 2015, mainly because of the project, according to Superintendent Jim Hermes.

Hermes reviewed the tentative budget at Wednesday night’s school board meeting, before it was approved for the normal 30-day public display.

The district has budgeted for many items purchased for classrooms in the new addition — art room tables, computer lab chairs, office furniture, computers, wiring, etc.

“All that goes into this budget, so there’s really no big concerns,” Hermes confirmed.

One of the biggest ticket items budgeted was the $50,000 for computer software.

“We really want that to be perfect in the new building,” Hermes explained.

“We want the Internet working as well as it does now and that cost includes servers, wiring, everything.

Right now we are sitting at $39,000. We did go high when we budgeted $50,000, but I can’t see us going much higher than that.”

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Dalzell issues burn warning DALZELL — Dalzell residents are reminded to think safety and follow village fire procedures when it comes to burning fires on their properties.

If anyone is going to be burning a large brush pile, fence row, large bonfire or anything other than normal yard waste this fall, there are several things that are recommended, Dalzell Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Rich Croissant said.

First of all, residents should call BuEComm at 815-872-1420 to let them know of the burn and where it is located, Croissant said. Calling BuEComm will help BuEComm know not to page the Dalzell Fire Department if they get a call from the non-resident of the burn, he said.

Also, the resident conducting the burn should have extinguishing materials, such as a garden hose and tools, ready in case the fire gets out of control, Croissant said.

Residents should not burn near buildings to limit the risk of those buildings catching fire. They should not burn things on days when the wind is more than 15 miles per hour.

Residents should not use flammable liquids, such as gas or diesel, to start the fire due to the fast ignition which can cause injuries.

Also, a fire should never be left unattended, Croissant said.

the progress of the new school. Many changes have occurred during the past month due to exterior face brick work and stone work being started on several of the buildings. All walls are in place, so the footprint of the new school is in place. Orlandi was proud to announce the project is currently meeting its budget, schedule and performance goals.

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‘Living with Lovejoy’ Princeton native features Lovejoy in her children’s book

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Princeton native Kate Morrow has written a children’s book about the heroic efforts of our area’s prominent abolitionist — Owen Lovejoy.

Morrow was at Princeton Public Library on Thursday evening to share her book “Living with Lovejoy” and telling about how the opportunity to write the story fell into lap.

The journey began last summer while she was giving tours at the Owen Lovejoy Homestead, Morrow happened to give a tour to Deb Bowen, who is the creator of the children’s book series, “A Book by Me.” The series includes more than 80 books written by children for children, which tell stories about all sorts of social justice issues.

After seeing the Lovejoy home and hearing about Owen’s important role as a “conductor” on the underground railroad, Bowen convinced Morrow to write the story.

“Living with Lovejoy” is now in the proof copy stages and is working toward becoming officially published. The book was illustrated by Rashida Juma, who came to the United States from Kenya last year as an exchange student.

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Princeton native Kate Morrow has written a children’s book about Owen Lovejoy and his heroic efforts as a ‘conductor” on the underground railroad. Morrow shared “Living with Lovejoy” during a program hosted Thursday evening at Princeton Public Library. Morrow’s book is part of a series called “A Book by Me,” which features books written by children for children on social justice issues. a children’s book but was thrilled to do so when the opportunity was presented.

“I just had to take the tour I had been giving people all summer and put my story on paper in chronological order,” Morrow explained. “My co-workers at the Lovejoy home were also a great source in checking facts and adding anecdotes to the story.”

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After this experience, Morrow said she doesn’t foresee children’s book writing as a new career path but is open to the idea and happy to do what she can to encourage children’s literacy and exposure to the important stories in American history.

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their subjects and research, write, edit and illustrate, before a team of teachers give a final proof of the

story.

Today, around 100 copies of books from the series have been distributed in

schools within the Quad Cities.

It is now Bowen’s goal to find more sponsors willing to donate funds to have additional copies of the books printed and distributed. Her plan is to distribute 1,000 copies of six books, including “Living with Lovejoy” throughout Illinois. Copies will be distributed to public libraries and schools all around the state.

Morrow believes “Living with Lovejoy” is a great way for students to become aware of Lovejoy and his story.

“I believe with the statewide distribution that ‘A BOOK by ME’ has planned will expose thousands of children to this story, Princeton and the rich history we have within our own state and community,” she said.

The unit price for each book is $8, which includes publishing costs, printing, shipping, insurance and distribution. The cost to print 1,000 copies of the six books is $48,000.

To help support the printing of “Living with Lovejoy,” donations can be sent to Living with Lovejoy, c/o Stephanie VanOrdstrand, 1214 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356. Checks are made payable to: The Jewish Federation of the QC. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

Princeton Family Physicians Transitions to…

“Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic” Beginning August 25th Dr. Robert Mestan, Dr. Arnold Faber & Trudy Argubright, Nurse Practitioner, will be joining Perry Memorial Hospital.

The new Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic will be located in the same location, have the same phone number, and all patient medical records will remain with the clinic. Patients will continue to see friendly and familiar faces of office and clinical staff that will also be joining Perry Memorial.

This new clinic will: • Enable us to grow and recruit additional providers to ensure the long term stability of the clinic.

• Provide our patients access to primary care with current and expanded services.

• Continue to provide the compassionate and quality healthcare services which has been the Hospital’s Mission since 1920.

We look forward to this transition as we embark on this new journey!

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Looking back, looking forward Celebrating Farm Bureau’s 100 years

By J ill F rueh, Bureau C ounty F arm Bureau manager Special to the BCR

Editor’s note: This is the second monthly installment in a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bureau County Farm Bureau.

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bureau County Farm Bureau, it’s important to look back at the very beginning and how this grassroots Frueh organization began.

Following are portions of excerpts of the 100 Year Anniversary Book which will be in print later this winter.

At the turn of the 20th century, it was apparent that life in rural America was changing. Problems of a more complex nature were confronting the farming community.

No longer could individual farmers solve their problems alone, as in pioneer days. Throughout the nation, farmers were getting together to discuss common problems and search for solutions. The passage of the Smith Lever Act gave impetus to interest in group action. Farmers who had been active in the Farmers Institutes took the lead in meeting to discuss the feasibility of forming a farm organization.

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“If it is left unattended and BuEComm pages the Dalzell Fire Department that no one is near the fire per their protocol, we will respond and extinguish the fire,” Crossant said. “If, when we arrive, the person responsible for the fire returns, the situation will dictate whether we extinguish the fire or not. If the person is willing to control and stay with fire, then we will let it burn unless it will affect life safety or threatening nearby buildings or other materials that burn.”

Every situation will be different and determined by the fire officer that is command of

Early in February 1914, J.W. Coddington, secretary of the Farmers’ Institute of Bureau County, called a meeting of Bureau County farmers, held in the Princeton City Hall.

The Rev. A.W. Otis explained the meeting’s purpose was to discuss reasons for having a “county agriculturist” in Bureau County and to work together to find solutions to common problems such as maintenance of soil fertility and marketing of agricultural products. Directors were appointed to represent each township. These directors, in turn, appointed a slate of officers to begin the work of an active farmers’ organization.

The local organization became known as the Bureau County Agricultural Improvement Association with the executive committee authorized to incorporate the organization under the laws of the state of Illinois, so business could be transacted legally. This committee was authorized to sign a contract with C.J. Mann, county agriculturalist, as soon as corporate papers were received, and an office was secured over Delano’s store at 603 S. Main St. in Princeton.

Next, a committee was formed to secure financial aid from the Commercial Club of Princeton. They authorized to incorporate the Agricultural Improvement Association of Bureau Coun-

ty, under the laws of the state of Illinois.

In June 1914, the committee was authorized to receive $1,200 per year from the federal government for support of the Agricultural Improvement Association of Bureau County.

Hog cholera serum was distributed to the members in October. Educational programs were prepared for the winter months. The bylaws were printed in pamphlet form and a copy sent to each member. The growth of the organization had grown enough that committees of membership, finance, publicity and resolutions were established.

By the autumn of 1916, the Bureau County Improvement Association decided to reorganize the association by June 1, 1917, under the name of Bureau County Farm Bureau. This involved drafting a new constitution to embody changes necessary to carry on business and increase membership. Dues were set at $10 per year. It was decided to have four officers: President, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and that the president should appoint members to following committees to assist the county agriculturalist, later called farm adviser, in his work: Finance, purchasing, crop improvement, livestock, dairy and membership. Later, it was also decided to hire an associate adviser for Bureau County who would devote his time to livestock work.

In the spring of 1918, delegates were elected to attend a state meeting in Peoria. During the winter of 1918-19, no regular meetings of the executive committee were held due to the flu epidemic.

As the decade drew to a close, the Farm Bureau movement was growing at national, state and local levels. Services to members were expanding, especially in the areas of marketing techniques, large volume purchasing and information dissemination. The Illinois Agricultural Association was organized by the county Farm Bureau in the state in 1919.

In 1918, the Bureau County Farm Bureau offices moved from 528 S. Main St. in Princeton to 1019 N. Main St. In time, an annex was added to this building, and the basement was remodeled. Alfreda Thulean was hired as secretary in 1920 and continued with both the Extension and the Farm Bureau until her retirement in 1962.

In the 1920-30s, the local Farm Bureau continued increasing services for its members, such as insurance coverage and cooperative purchasing efforts of petroleum services and other agricultural needs. These companies continues to gain ground and are now known as Country Financial and FS. Today membership services continue to grow as we represent more than 3,700 members and their families in Bureau County.

the incident. Also, some people may want the fire extinguished, so they don’t have to continue to watch it, he said.

Looking ahead to the coming fall season, the assistant fire chief said there are many factors which play a role in how active a burning season it may be for the Dalzell Fire Department.

“But the biggest factor is human error. With that said, people tend to underestimate how fast a fire grows and moves.

According to national studies, given the right conditions, fires double in size every minute they are left uncontained,” Croissant said.

Hopefully, with the effort of informing the general public about fire safety and when to

burn and when not to, this may help curb some burns that will need fire departments to respond to, Croissant said.

“Recent history and the dry conditions all point to a busy fall season for local fire departments, as a few have already had some fires,” he said.

Specifically in Dalzell, burning is allowed Monday through Saturday with all fires to be completely extinguished at dusk. No burning is allowed on Sunday.

The Dalzell Fire Department is willing to help residents burn any areas and will stand by while the material is burned, Croissant said.

The fire department is committed to providing the utmost safety infor-

mation to the resident, he added.

These fire safety recommendations are not limited to Dalzell but for all Bureau County residents, Croissant said.

For further information or assistance, Croissant can be contacted at 815-980-4674 or dalzellfire@yahoo.com.

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Dixon mayor asks commissioners to reconsider votes Financial controls review was voted down

By Matt Mencarini Shaw Media Service

DIXON – Mayor Jim Burke isn’t giving up his efforts for a review of the city’s financial controls.

A contract for the review was voted down 3-2 during Monday’s city council meeting. On Wednesday, Burke issued a public statement and emailed the council to ask the three commissioners who voted no – Colleen Brechon, Dennis Considine and Jeff Kuhn – to reconsider their vote.

On Wednesday, Considine said he had no plan to reconsider.

“Absolutely not,” he said.

“I would not reconsider my vote. I gave valid reasons on Monday, and they haven’t changed.”

As of midday Wednesday, Kuhn said he hadn’t read the mayor’s email but would listen to what he had to say.

“It would have to be a very, very good reason,” he said. “I think we have it set up very nicely, and I can’t see wasting taxpayer dollars.”

Brechon has not responded to a request for comment but after Monday’s meeting said she was confident in the current controls.

In his email to the council, Burke said he believed votes against the review represented the commissioners’ belief no further oversight was needed.

“Dixon is probably the most financially solvent city in the Midwest,” Burke said in the email. “With a comprehensive internal control assessment and public report, we can be known as having the best municipal financial controls in the state and Midwest.”

Burke suggested the council get a presentation from Sikich, the Napervillebased accounting and consulting company that was

going to be contracted. A lower price for the review might be negotiated, he said.

In a phone interview, the mayor said he wasn’t sure whether his plea would work.

“I think it might depend on different things,” he said. “I’m sure hoping they will ... It might depend on what the public reaction is.”

Burke said he was “poking at their thinking” and hoped the commissioners would decide verifying the current controls and getting recommendations for other controls was valuable.

While he said he has all the faith in Finance Director Paula Meyer, he doesn’t want the city to be complacent and assume everything is fine, the mayor said. That is what contributed to former Comptroller Rita Crundwell being able to steal nearly $54 million from the city over two decades, he said.

Crundwell was arrested at Dixon City Hall in April 2012, and in the aftermath the city hired Meyer and City Administrator David Nord and made various changes to the city’s finance department.

Getting the financial controls review, which could cost about $35,000, is “prudent financial management of the city,” Burke said.

Since Meyer was hired, the city has added another employee to the finance department and has five employees working under Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson.

Each of the five employees has a different responsibility – from inputting changes to printing and mailing checks – meaning no employee can individually complete the process.

Meyer has – by design – limited her ability to update or input information into the city’s accounting system, and the city no longer writes checks.

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“We the People” Tea Party OPEN PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, August 28, 2014

6:30 P.M. at the Bureau County Republican newspaper conference room located at 800 Ace Road in Princeton Our speaker this evening is Pastor Joe Denner - “THE FORGOTTEN CONCEPT OF JURISDICTION”. This message will answer who is responsible for addressing issues such as poverty, education and moral instruction. Everyone is welcomed.

Please visit our Web-site at http://www.2becks.com/wethepeople.htm or E-mail at Wethepeople@2becks.com

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Other expenses Hermes pointed out were teachers’ salaries. With many new teachers on staff this year, it hasn’t affected the budget too much.

“We are really almost identical to where we were last year,” he said.

“It’s a good thing, and it helps the budget in that there was no large increase.”

The total amount of expenditures predicted on the tentative budget total $9 million.

Last year, the district had projected $20 million, with the school addition project taking off, but ended up only spending around $18.9 million.

On the revenue side of the tentative budget, Hermes is predicting a slight drop in local taxes, compared to last year.

The district was able to pull in $811,000 in FY 2014, and Hermes has predicted seeing around $800,000 this year.

Hermes spoke about lunches for students.

Last year the district projected to bring in $7,000, but only saw $5,800 from school lunches. Hermes explained this year, the new lunch system will be automated and will be

able to easily chart out a report of who is paying what.

“The only thing I’m looking at is our low income rate is rising and that effects the amount of money we bring in through the lunch program,” he said.

Hermes has budgeted $40,000 for student registration fees, which is the same amount he budgeted for last year, even though only $34,000 in fee monies were collected. For school bus routes, Hermes is predicting to capture around $14,000, which compared to last year, the district brought in $15,000.

“We’re not quite sure with the new bus routes, so I don’t want to go through with an odd number, so it’s a conservative guess,” he said.

The district projects to see $7.8 million in revenue for FY ‘15, which includes the prediction of getting just a little over $200,000 in state aid. Last year, the district had projected $16.6 million in revenues and ended up bringing in $16.9 million.

The board approved the tentative FY ‘15 budget and set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Sept. 24.

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BEST hosting open houses In celebration of Workforce Development Week (Aug. 25-29), Business Employment Skills Team Inc. will be hosting open houses at their offices during various times and locations. People are urged to come and hear about what resources are available to everyone and learn about BEST’s eligibility criteria for additional services.

On Tuesday, Aug. 26, open houses will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oregon office (810 S. 10th St.) and Mount Carroll

office (301 N. Main St.) .

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, open houses will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Galena office (9483 W. U.S. Highway 20), Princeton office (225 E. Backbone Road), Illinois Valley Community College office (815 Orlando Smith Ave.), and Dixon office (Old Lee County Courthouse, third floor).

BEST’s office at Sauk Valley Community College (173 Route 2) will be holding an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

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Grand jury returns indictments PRINCETON — A Bureau County grand jury returned the following indictments when it met in session recently at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton: • Alexis M. Davis, 30, of Spring Valley was indicted for the Class 2 felony of burglary. Davis is accused of entering a Princeton business on June 27, with the intent to commit a theft. Princeton Police Patrolman Scott Underwood testified before the grand jury. Davis is in

custody with bond set at $30,000.

• Andrew J. Hart, 50, of Downers Grove was indicted for the Class 3 felony of theft. He is accused of taking a camera from a Marseilles man on July 27, at the Hennepin Canal.

Bureau County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Pat Linder testified before the grand jury. Hart is free from custody having posted 10 percent of a $10,000 bond.

• Dallas C. Duckworth, 19, of Wyanet was indict-

ed for two counts of the Class 2 felony of burglary.

He is accused of entering a motor vehicle of a Tiskilwa man on Aug. 12, and also entering a motor vehicle of a Princeton woman on July 19, with the intent to commit a theft. Bureau County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Roush and Princeton Police Department Investigator John Shofner testified before the grand jury. Duckworth is in custody with bond set at $20,000.

• There was one suppressed case.

Indictments were presented to the grand jury

by State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann, First Assistant State’s Attorney Anthony Sciuto and Assistant State’s Attorney Daniel Anderson.

The indictments on Hart and the suppressed case were returned before Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei.

The indictments on Davis and Duckworth were returned before Associate Judge C.J. Hollerich.

Hall

Twenty-eight freshmen are bringing their own device to school.

• Struna provided an update on fall sports participation. Currently there are 59 students in football, 42 in volleyball, 19 in cross country and 15 in golf.

• There are 32 students attending the Area Career Center which is an increase of eight students from last year. Area busi-

nesses are sponsoring students. Hall High School has received a total of $15,000 to date.

The following items were decided in closed session: • The board voted 6-0 to hire Scott Schennum as special ed aide, Heather Smith as assistant volleyball coach and Bernadette Savitch as volunteer volleyball coach.

• The board also voted 6-0 to hire Bob Peterlin as Drama Club sponsor and spring musical director and Brandon Czubachowski as spring musical music director. * The board voted 6-0 to oppose the petition of detachment filed by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dever of Bureau.

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Current enrollment is 390 students, which remains unchanged from last year.

In other business: • Deb Arrequin provided an update on the 1 to 1 Technology Initiative. Currently 18 students have purchased and 14 are renting Chromebooks.

Homestead Window Display Contest PRINCETON — The Homestead Festival Window Display Committee invites all area businesses and organizations to participate in the annual Homestead Festival Window Display Contest. The contest will be held on Sept. 11. Window displays are a great opportunity for area collectors, historians,

New pool hours PRINCETON — As of Aug. 20, the hours of operation at Alexander Pool will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alexander Pool will close for the season on Sept. 2.

businesses, organizations and clubs to promote themselves. The theme for this year’s display is “Back in the Day.” The committee would love to see all the windows along Princeton’s Main Street decorated to welcome the many visitors who come to the Homestead Festival. Business

owners who choose not to decorate their window are invited to make their windows available to clubs/ organizations/collectors/ historians looking for a space for their displays.

This year’s theme promises to be a fun one with a million possibilities. Get in on the fun and entice customers to your busi-

ness with a unique window for Homestead Weekend.

Judging for the windows will take place on Sept. 11 with the awards being handed out immediately following. All winners will be announced on Sept. 12 during the awards ceremony at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

IVCC hosts forklift class OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will host a Forklift Trainthe-Trainer class from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15.

Participants will review

the Powered Industrial Truck Training Standard and the requirements for an in-house training program. Manual operated pallet movers, earth moving and agricultural equip-

ment are not covered by this regulation.

Cost is $129. For information, call the Continuing Education Center at (815) 224-0427. To register, call 815-224-0447.

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Obituaries Shirley Noble

Geneseo woman dies in Interstate 80 crash

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY – A Geneseo woman has died following a single-vehicle accident Wednesday on Interstate 80 in eastern Bureau County.

Illinois State Police District 17 reported Muriel J. Miller, 91, of Geneseo was traveling eastbound on Spring Creek Drive, in eastern Bureau County, at 9:50 a.m. Aug. 20 when she drove off the roadway for an unknown reason. Her vehicle went into the creek and struck an embankment. Miller was taken to St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley by 10-33 Ambulance Service.

On Friday, the ISP reported the Peoria County Coroner’s Office had notified ISP District 17 that Miller had died Wednesday in the emergency room of the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Autopsy results are pending.

At the courthouse Marriage licenses Matthew G. Morse of Putnam to Cara Q.F. WardlawBailey of Putnam.

Gary A. Meier of Princeton to Maureen Kennedy of Princeton.

Jeremy M. Stout of Kewanee to Stephanie R. Heath of Annawan.

Matthew T. Woodshank of Utica to Kari A. Breckenridge of Utica.

Gregory B. May of Decatur to Jessica M. Taylor of Decatur.

Divorces

Nathan Helsinger of Princeton and Gwen (Wilkens) Helsinger of Mason, Ohio; married Aug. 10, 2012; divorced Aug. 18, 2014.

Russell C. Fredrickson of Lacon and Kathy L. (Lee) Fredrickson of Princeton; married June 7, 1986; divorced Aug. 13, 2014.

Traffic court

Driver’s license expired more than a year — Marcos M. Medina, 36, of Princeton.

Failure to notify damage to unattended vehicle — Christopher D. Crickman, 30, of Spring Valley.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Michael S. Bouldin, 21, of Princeton; Simon J. Gee, 45, of Princeton.

Registration expiration — Danus A. Bray, 19, of Ladd; Elizabeth A. Keisler, 62, of Bureau.

Speeding (1-10) — Tyler G. Butts, 25, of Princeton.

Speeding (11-14) — Tamera L. Stackowiak, 43, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (21-25) — Tyler a. Ludtke, 20, of Princeton.

Unsafe equipment — Jack W. Poole, 25, of Spring Valley.

WALNUT — Shirley Noble, 78, of Walnut died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the First Christian Church in Walnut with the Rev. Brian Moore, pastor, officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Dolores Smith

DIXON — Dolores M. Smith, 89, of Dixon, formerly of Walnut and Milledgeville, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at her home in Dixon.

She was born July 8, 1925, in Wausau, Wis., the daughter of Frank and Ida (Kuntz) Tremel. She was united in marriage to Donald R. Crump on May 11, 1946, in Wausau, Wis. He died Dec. 10, 1975. She married Robert Smith May 5, 1979, in Walnut. He died Dec. Dolores Smith 24, 2001.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dixon and was formerly a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Walnut. She did volunteer work for Hospice, Walnut Manor, Walnut House and St. John’s Catholic Church. She also was an Altar and Rosary attendant.

She is survived by two sons, Dan (Lois) Crump of Aurora, Colo., and Richard Crump of Toulon; two daughters, Sharon (Bill) Johnston of Rock Falls and Mary (Gary) Lydic of Thornton, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Sharilyn Eddy, Stacia (Kirk) Staples, Susan (Vincent) Searles, Sam (Kaz) Crump, Jessica (Jeremy) Quinn, Laurel Crump, Erica Crump, Chasidy Lydic Anheier (Kenny Pennington), and Donald (Cassie) Lydic; eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Eddy, Vincent, Alexzandria and Gregory Lydic, Conner and Logan Quinn, and Quinn and Adam Staples; one great-great-granddaughter, Aubrey Marie Eddy; one sister, Gladys Crump; two special nieces, Mickey Hoffman and Carol Molen; three sisters-in-law, Alice Davis, Janet Smith and Stephaney Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; one son, Lee Patrick Crump; four brothers, Walter, Clarence, Earl and Patrick Tremel; and two sisters, Caroline and Mae Freuen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Walnut with the Rev. Thomas Shaw, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the church with the Rosary recited at 8:30 a.m.

A memorial has been established to the Walnut Fire Department or St. John’s Catholic Church.

Obituary deadlines

Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper.

Charges dropped According to a document issued by Bureau County’s 13th Judicial Circuit Court, all theft charges were dropped against Matthew Mesick, 22, of Princeton.

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Deer accidents

Timothy P. Haas, 53, of Putnam was traveling at 8:23 a.m. Aug. 12 on 250 North Avenue, one-fourth mile east of 1625 East Street in Milo Township, when his vehicle hit a deer.

Michael J. Mantel, 65, of Putnam was traveling at 8:33 p.m. Aug. 18 on 2050 East Street, three-fourths mile south of 1180 North Avenue in Arispie Township, when his vehicle hit a deer.

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accident at 7:26 p.m. Aug. 15 on Main Street in Walnut.

Battery

Timothy R. Nevitt, 50, of Tiskilwa was charged with battery on Aug. 6 in Tiskilwa.

Illinois State Police Accident

Kamaljit S. Kang, 28, of Sacramento, Calif., was driving a semi-trailer on Interstate 80, eastbound at mile Marker 59, at 11:47 p.m. Aug. 18 when he fell asleep at the wheel and lost control of his vehicle. Upon contact with the ditch, the truck overturned. Kang was issued a citation for improper lane usage, no

seatbelt and failure to keep log current.

Princeton Police Disorderly conduct

Rose M. Storm, 51, of Princeton was charged with disorderly conduct in the 200 block of Hillview Drive at 6:07 p.m. Aug. 17.

Criminal trespass

Justin C. Moore, 42, of New York was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 2200 block of North Main Street at 8:03 p.m. Aug. 16. He was also charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 2100 block of North Main Street at 12:16 a.m. Aug. 17.

Meeting Minutes Ladd Village Board LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its Aug. 12 meeting: • Accepted the pavement maintenance bid of $35,025.25 for oil and chip and the Ace in the Hole bid of $8,978.00 for spray patch for the 2014 Street Program.

• Accepted a bid of $13,500 from Performance Pipelining to repair the sewer line on West Chestnut Street.

• Heard the Ladd Police Department received a $2,040 grant to continue alcohol and tobacco compliance checks.

• Received the police department’s activity report for July.

• Heard the pole attachment fee of $7 per pole the village currently receives from Comcast is on the low side.

Attorney Pat Barry continues to work on the franchise and pole agreements.

• Passed an ordinance approving the appointment of Randy Dean as acting police chief during Bill Gaefcke’s absence.

• Passed an ordinance adding approximately five acres to the Enterprise Zone for TCI Manufacturing.

• Heard the 2014 price for de-icing salt would be $88.36 per ton.

• Heard Mike Grivetti announce contrary to rumors circulating, he has no plans to resign his position as village president.

• Authorized the payment of bills in the amount of $202,487.79.

The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the village hall.

Bureau County SWCD fish, tree sale PRINCETON — The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its fall fish and tree sale.

Anyone interested in purchasing items can go online to www.bureaucountyswcd.webs.com or contact the BCSWCD for an order booklet.

The deadline for tree orders is 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and pickup will be Sept. 26-27 at the Warnecke Woods Natural Area. The deadline for Triploid Grass Carp is 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 10. All other fish orders are due Oct. 21.

Pickup will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at the USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road. Contact the BCSWCD at 815-875-8732, ext. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Auction Calendar Aug. 23 – Lucille Anderson Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at Wise Guys Banquet Room, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1 – Three-day Labor Day Estate auction, primitive & antique furniture, primitives, antiques, decoy collection, hand and long guns, animal mounts, car, four wheeler, Sterling Silver, Longaberger, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Sept. 2 – Ronald A. Parker and Judy B. Knudsen, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 15 – Mary T. Simmonetta Trust, commercial vacant land, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 17 – Kay Bomleny and Kenneth Bomleny, farm equipment, 9:30 a.m., tractors, combine and heads, skid steer, recreation and generators, trailers, machinery and equipment, 6612 Backbone Road, Tampico, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Underneath it all I was having dinner this week at Alexander Park Tavern’s Cheap Chicken Night, and I swear, I knew about everyone in the entire place. As the breasts and wings and thighs and legs with all the fixings made their way to the tables, the conversations between folks at adjoining tables and the bar overlapped. It seemed like one big party for a while, and quite frankly, we were all having a fun time.

But it was Linda who brought up one of my columns from the past, and before long, anyone in earshot was taking a stroll down that proverbial Memory Lane. We talked about this, and we talked about that.

But the conversation gained momentum when we all started talking about going back to school, which led to new clothes, which led to new shoes, which led to ... are you ready for this ... new Terri Simon underwear.

That’s right — right there at the bar in front of God and everyone, we decided to discuss our youthful underwear. The conversation went downhill from there.

But as we chatted, we agreed heading back to school was the time when we all got new underwear, usually bought at Carp’s on Princeton’s South Main Street.

And then I asked the question: What color of underwear did you get? It was a simple question because I came from a very traditional farm family, where nothing was flashy and nothing was out of the norm. That’s right. The underwear we brought home from Carp’s was the standard package of white cotton ones — nothing more, nothing less. But oh, how we wanted more.

While the consensus was that everyone got underwear just like I did, we all clearly remembered the children whose parents must have been the coolest around because they got flowered and striped and colored underwear that would put us all to shame. You could tell the conservative families on the first day of physical education, where our brand new white underwear stuck out like a sore thumb amidst all the pizzazz of the “with-it” kids who donned more flashy varieties.

While changing into your gymsuit shouldn’t have been a big deal, it clearly was, for all of us still have the same horrid memory of trying to hide behind a locker door so as to not reveal our tidy-whiteys.

But the ultimate ... yes, the best underwear we all wanted, desired, yearned for ... the package of underwear that was probably $1 more than the white variety ... the underwear only the kids who had piano lessons and warm chocolate chip cookies on the table when they got home from school had on ... was the package that contained seven pairs of underwear — each one a different color and each one boasting the day of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. God, how we wanted that underwear, knowing full well that we’d only wear the one that said “Monday” on Monday, “Tuesday” on Tuesday, “Wednesday” on Wednesday, etc.

We begged. We pleaded. I might have even shed a tear or two. It didn’t matter. They just weren’t coming home with us. As the white package of underwear was laid upon the counter, and the clerk seemingly smirked as she tallied our order, our hearts broke in a million pieces ... well, at least seven for each day of the week.

School is back in session, and no doubt, the school clothes have been purchased. But if you’re a bit behind the curve, and you haven’t picked up that new underwear for the kids ... well, keep my saga (and other Alexander Park Tavern diners) in mind when you make your purchases. It’s been 40-some-odd years since the white underwear experience happened in my life, and I still haven’t forgotten it.

So parents, get a little crazy. Because underneath it all, the days of the week really do matter.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com.

Searching for the right word I have heard several news reports through various media outlets recently about some new words being officially added to our vocabulary. Evidently both the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the Oxford English Dictionary have made some new additions that have sneaked into present-day parlance.

Among my favorites are fratty (characteristic of a college fraternity or its members, often with reference to rowdy behavior,) binge-watch (watch multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming), amazeballs (extremely good or impressive; amazing), cray (crazy), neckbeard (a man who is socially inept and physically unappealing, especially one who has an obsessive interest in computing), and adorbs (inspiring great delight; cute or adorable).

Who gets to make up words? It has always interested me that when you see the size of your common dictionary, someone has come up with each and every one of those words. Somebody looked at a skunk one day and had the presence of mind to call it a skunk. And then they had to think up words to describe it. That goes for every word that has ever been invented such as hammer, cheeseburger and Lady Gaga.

Was there ever any discussion about any particular word after it was thought up? Did people argue over the aforementioned skunk on

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK whether or not that was the proper, descriptive name for the animal? Or did Noah Webster just take it upon himself to list “skunk” and his definition in that little book he wrote.

I have always imagined that there is an office located down a long, darkened hallway of an old, dilapidated brick building somewhere, that you go to have words OKed and placed in the English vernacular. The office is probably located in Pueblo, Colo., because it seems like a lot of offices are located there.

The office would be called something really spiffy like “The Office of the Guy Who Makes Up Words.”

(Sorry ladies, but I’ve always pictured this as being a position held by a man because I’m kind of a sexist pig.) There would be this tall, lanky fellow, possibly wearing a moth-eaten, green cardigan, sitting in a squeaky chair behind a big, oaken desk. He would have really thick, smudgy, wire-rimmed glasses and an awesome, cheesylooking mustache filled with cracker crumbs. Those orange crackers with the peanut butter sandwiched inbetween. His name would probably be Allan. Allan with an a, not Allen with an e.

He would do his work in Helvetica mainly, sometimes in Arial or

Times but never, and I mean never in Comic Sans. In the back corner of the office, there would be a big black anvil and a forge filled with red-hot glowing embers because after all, Allan is a wordsmith. At this anvil, he would heat, pound, shape and combine letters until a word was produced. Allan would get to make the final call on whether or not it was a good word like “skunk” or just something stupid like “amazeballs.”

When he was a young man, Allan used to come up with good words like honor, pride, and liberty. You know, the kind of words guys like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln used to bandy about. Lately he has forged words like hashtag, selfie, bromance, staycation, truthiness and twerk. Apparently, Allan’s losing his touch.

With the present crop of words that have officially made their way into our lingo, I’m starting to believe that Allan might not exist or maybe he just doesn’t care as much as he used to. It seems like anything can be a word anymore.

And that worries me. My fear is that by the time my daughter grows up, everyone will be communicating to each other with pithy little phrases made up of dumb words and crazy abbreviations.

But then again, maybe I’m just a cray neckbeard that just needs to chillax.

You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Community — IVCC seeks nominations for Hall of Fame. See Page 8.

Manlius High School holds reunion The 1964 class from Manlius High School held its 50th reunion Aug. 1-2.

Those in attendance at the reunion banquet (top) include Larry Edlefson, Dennis Hansen, Jim Thompson, Greg Berry, Sam Johnson, Gary Zimmerman, Bob Martin, Dorothy Krug Dulberger, Sue Hassler Frank, Karen VanDeusen Lauritzen, Nancy Dabler Hartz, Pat Peterson Zurliene, Sharon Zimmerman Lappin, Jean Dabler Roberts, Marvin Hartz, Randy Mullin, Dean Lubbs and Jim Jones.

Those in attendance at the annual alumni banquet (bottom) include Larry Edlefson, Bob Martin, Denny Hansen, Karen VanDeusen Lauritzen, Dorothy Krug Dulberger, Pat Peterson Zurliene, Jim Thompson, Karen Hansen Souders, Jean Dabler Roberts, Nancy Dabler Hartz, Marvin Hartz, Sue Hassler Frank, Jim Jones, Randy Mullin, Sam Johnson, Sharon Zimmerman Lappin and Gary Zimmerman.

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Education Briefs University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces dean’s list PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has announced its spring 2014 dean’s list. The list includes Nicole Swanson of Manlius, Rachel Van Kerrebroeck of Sheffield, Brian Lange of Walnut and Jordan Monier of Walnut. Students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average to be included.

Olson awarded EIU Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship CHARLESTON – The Eastern Illinois University Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship Award has been

presented to Jamie Olson of Princeton.

This award, established by Jan Tarble, is administered through the EIU Foundation and presented to an outstanding EIU student majoring in one of the fine arts offered through Eastern’s College of Arts and Humanities. The recipient must also demonstrate high personal performance and academic standing.

Olson, the daughter of Jack and Cyndi Olson, is a 2011 graduate of Princeton High School. She is studying graphic design while a student at EIU. The Foundation, with an endowment exceeding $57.1 million, was established in 1953 and annually distributes more than 500 scholarships and awards to EIU students and faculty. All scholarships and

awards are privately funded and held in trust by the Foundation.

Weeks named to president’s list LONGVIEW, Texas — Jacob Weeks of LaMoille has been named to the spring 2014 president’s list at LeTourneau University. He achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average to receive this recognition.

Saint Mary’s College dean’s list NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Emma Brousseau of Walnut and Barbara Prokup of Peru were named to the spring 2014 semester dean’s list at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind.

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With a separate grand entrance, full service bar, dance floor, and sound system, Wise Guys can personalize all aspects of your special occasion.

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Birth Announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County Area. See Page 8.

Community Notes Cookout WYANET — The Bureau Valley golf team will host a cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Saturday, at the Wyanet Locker. They will serve ribeyes, butterfly chops, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and soda.

St. Jude’s benefit PRINCETON — A St. Jude’s benefit fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Princeton Moose Lodge.

The cost is $50 per couple. There will be raffles, pull tabs, a 50/50, drawdown and more. This event is in memory of Danny Sissel. For more information, contact Colleen at 815-875-7782.

Quilter’s Guild meeting PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilter’s Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Suzanne Bruns will present the program, “Purses and Bags.” Guests are welcome to attend for a $5 fee. There will be no workshop in September.

DAR meetings PRINCETON — The opening meeting of the 2014-15 chapter year of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Princeton Elks Club, 1105 E. Peru St. A food fee will be collected at the door.

Members are reminded to bring Labels for Education for the DAR schools and magazines for the veterans’ home.

Fundraiser in Ladd LADD — Ladd American Legion Auxiliary Post 938 will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 7 at Rip’s in Ladd. The donation is $7 and choices will be light, dark and strips; drinks will be extra. There will also be a bake sale, 50/50 drawing and flag raffle.

Carry-outs are available at the front door by calling 815894-3051 and home delivery is available in Ladd. Tickets are available at the door or from any Auxiliary member.

Baby photos available PRINCETON — Baby photos taken in the Perry Memorial Hospital OB Unit from December 1961 to March 2002 will be available for pickup from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sept. 12-14. The photos will be on display in the hospital’s private dining room. This will be the final opportunity to pick up these baby photos. The remaining photos will be donated to the Bureau County Historical Society.

Meeting set WYANET — The Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Main Street BBQ in Wyanet.

Lunch is “pay for your own” and all seniors 50 and over are welcome to attend.

Sweet corn sales PRINCETON — The Optimist Club will end its sweet corn sales this weekend. Today, Saturday, will be the last day to buy corn at the North Main Street location.

They will be selling corn near the north gate of the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. The cost for 14 ears is $3 or five bags of 14 ears is $10.

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Births Announced Berry Christopher Berry and Rachel Shakleford of Princeton are the parents of a son born Aug. 14 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Dergance Sean Dergance and Laura Montes of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Demi Marie, born Aug. 13 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Diamond Villugus, 15, and Desteny Montes, 14.

Kluever Justin and Sarah (Murphy) Kluever of Annawan are the parents of a daughter, Abigail Mae, born Aug. 14 at Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo. She weighed 9 pounds and measured 22 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Helen Murphy of Tiskilwa.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and LouAnn Kluever of Cambridge. Great-grandparents are Beverly Kluever of Geneseo, Murlin Kluever of Geneseo and Rosemary Croegaert of Annawan.

Haun Richard Haun and Karen Rossman of Spring Valley are the parents of a son born Aug. 18 at Illinois Valley Community College in Peru.

Tonozzis to speak at BCGS on 1890s’ local anarchism PRINCETON — The program for Thursday’s meeting of the Bureau County Genealogical Society will feature area speakers Tom and Mary Jane Tonozzi. Their program, titled “Anarchy in the Valley,” will be of great interest to those who enjoy local history.

Both Tom and Mary Jane come from family backgrounds that include coal miners in eastern Bureau County and LaSalle. They will discuss the identification of immigrants as perceived anarchists and those who saw them as a threat to the well-being of the people of Bureau County in the early 1890s. Spring Valley and Chicago were the two major centers of anarchism in the Midwest. The early years of the organization of labor unions in this area will also be a part of the program.

The public is encouraged to attend this free program that will be held at 7 p.m. at the BCGS library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

The BCGS will sponsor another series of beginning genealogical classes at the Society library for four Wednesday, running from Sept. 24 to Oct. 15.

The classes will be led

by Eva Blanco, an experienced genealogist and teacher, and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening.

The cost of the four classes will be $30. Pre-registration may be in person or by mail.

Questions about the August program or the series of classes may be addressed by stopping by the library during regular business hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and the first Saturday of each month, or by calling 815-879-3133.

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Wayne, Marilyn Bopes to note 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bopes of Princeton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Wayne Bopes and the former Marilyn Antoine were married Aug. 29, 1964, in Dixon. They are the parents of three children, Paul Bopes of Princeton, Pete Bopes of Princeton and Keith Bopes of Princeton. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bopes

Open House All friends and family Ewalt are invited to attend. It

An open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Jerry Ewalt, formerly of Malden, will be from 1 to 4 p.m.

Ewalt Aug. 30 at the First Church of the Open Bible in Galesburg.

Jerry was born Aug. 30, 1934, in rural Zearing. He married Suzanne Stinson on Feb. 15, 1967. He is the father of Kelly Ewalt DiDonato of Round Lake Beach.

He is a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed by the Burlington-Northern Railroad for more than 40 years.

is requested that gifts be omitted. Cards may be sent to: Jerry Ewalt, 1556 S. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL 61401.

Kunkel An open house to celebrate the 90th birthday of Al Kunkel of Lostant will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sept. 4 at his home, 113 N. 16th Road, Lostant.

Kunkel He was born on Aug. 31.

The family asks no gifts be brought. Anyone unable to attend is welcome to send a card.

IVCC seeks Hall of Fame nominations OGLESBY — The deadline to submit nominations for the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation-sponsored IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame class of 2014 is Sept. 5.

The hall, for IVCC and LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College alumni, friends, former employees and teams, was established in 2008 to honor academic, fine arts, athletic, philanthropic and professional achievements. Inductees will be chosen in September and honored Nov. 8 at IVCC. A total of 57 individu-

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Nomination forms can be completed or downloaded from www.ivcc. edu/halloffame. Nominees not chosen in previous years will be reconsidered this year. For more information, contact Susan Monroe at 815-224-0253.

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BVHS Renaissance chooses new design Breonna Balensiefen’s design for Bureau Valley High School’s Renaissance program was chosen out of 14 total entries as the T-shirt design for the T-shirts all BVHS students and staff will receive this fall. She received $50 for winning.

Spring Valley plans preschool screening SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Elementary School District will hold its annual preschool screenings on Sept. 3 for children who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 and who are not yet in kindergarten.

The screenings will be held at John F. Kennedy.

The majority of the class-

rooms will be filled from this screening. To schedule an appointment, contact John F. Kennedy.

The purpose of the screening is to provide information on a child’s motor skills, conceptual skills and use of language. Vision and hearing screenings will also be done.

Covered Bridge Chorus performs in Lacon LACON — The Covered Bridge Chorus performed at Lacon’s Second Sunday in the Park on July 13.

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9 Sports Saturday, August 23, 2014 • 9 Scrimmage in session — See Tuesday’s BCR for pictures of area football scrimmages. The season kicks off Friday state wide.

PHS to dedicate Van Drew Memorial Press Box

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Cool head Luke Princeton senior Luke Gleason gets a head up on things in Thursday’s BlueWhite Scrimmage at the Tiskilwa pitch. The Tigers will open the season Monday at Stillman Valley. Junior Tanner Kuhne should have been included in Thursday’s roster box for the Tigers’ season preview.

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Tigresses get back to 2A business

By Kevin Hieronymus

is super easy either,” head coach Andy Puck said. khieronymus@bcrnews.com “I didn’t want to get my hopes up. We’re PRINCETON going to be on that — The prospects bubble (between 2 for the Princeton and 3A). You have Tigresses volleyball to accept where season became a we’re at. Every whole better when year’s going to be the IHSA announced a battle no matter this summer PHS where we’re at, 3A had dropped back or 2A.” into Class 2A after Sierra Storm On the floor, spending the past Senior captain PHS returns five two seasons in 3A. seniors with one It was like Christmas returner from the junior in June.

“Especially in this area. class to go with four newIn 3A you’re looking at L-P comers from the junior and Morris bounced us class, one sophomore and last year. You definitely go one freshman.

Senior Brianna Barato play your best, not that a 2A regional around here jas and sophomore Sarah

PRINCETON — Princeton High School will dedicate the new David Van Drew Memorial Press Box during a presentation on the field before the kickoff of the varsity football game against Morrison on Friday, Aug. 29.

The press box is in appreciation of Van Drew’s service and dedication to the Princeton High School athletic program from David Van Drew 1970-1991 as broadcaster for WZOE Radio.

Van Drew passed away in September of 2013.

• Seating plan: The new bleachers at Princeton High School will have all fans sitting in the same bleachers this year on the east side of Bryant Field.

Princeton fans will be located on the south end of the bleachers closest to the concession stand and will continue through the section past the press box.

PHS students voted to sit in the Blue Rush Zone, which will be located in the north end zone. Logan Junior High School students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the game and must sit in the bleachers during the game.

Visitor seating will be in the three sections on the north end of the bleachers.

Entrance to the field may be obtained through two locations: the gate on Crown Street and also at the corner of Central Avenue and Homer Street.

Tigresses volleyball at a glance: Coach: Andy Puck (12th year).

Last year: 28-8 (11-1 TRACS).

Conference: Three Rivers East.

They’re back: Keyenna Altizer (5-8, sr., L), Brianna Barajas (5-8/sr., S), Taylor Clark (5-10/ sr., OH), Abby Jaques (5-10/sr., OH), Colbi Schertz (6-2/sr., OPP), Hailey Schultz (5-8/jr., OH), Sierra Storm (5-7/sr., DS).

They’re new: Madi Cain (5-3/ jr., DS), Alisa Holmbeck (5-4/jr., SD), Madison Menzel (5-11/jr., OPP), Anna Murray (5-7/fr., OH), Sarah Murray (5-7/ so., S), Tieg Sisler (5-8/jr., MH).

Last year’s advancement: Lost to Morris 2-0 in 3A regional semifinals.

Murray will see time at setter. Senior Abby Jaques and junior Tieg Sisler have established themselves in the middle with junior Hailey Schultz and freshman Anna Murray hitting from the outside.

Senior Colby Schertz and junior captain Madison

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Photo courtesy Kip Cheek/Mendota Reporter

Princeton’s Austin Jamison chips out of trouble in Thursday’s meet at the Mendota Golf Club. The Tigers defeated the host Trojans 173-189.

Golf roundup

Tigers trip Trojans

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Princeton Tiger golfers conquered Mendota on its home course, 173-189, Thursday at the Mendota Golf Club.

Sophomore Colby Robbins gained medalist honors for the first time this season with a 38.

Also for PHS, Ian Nichols had a 40, Colton Erven a 47, Miles Rose a 48 and Josh Eggers and Austin Jamison both had 56s.

Mendota was led by Jaron Robinson (40).

Colin Pierson (44) was

medalist, but Mendota won the JV meet 203210. Also scoring for PHS were Bryce Nyman (52), Dillon Wright (55) and Trevor Bickett (59) with Conner Alter adding a 61 and Seth Torchia a 73.

At Chapel Hill: Princeton defeated Putnam County in the Tigers’ home debut Wednesday, 170-191. Nichols claimed medalist honors for the second day in a row with a 38. Also scoring for the Tigers were Robbins (41), Rose (47)

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2014 Bureau Valley Volleyball Preview

Storm seniors ready to shine

By Dan Dwyer

maintain a positive attitude and believe in their ability to compete at a high level. This year MANLIUS — With the team brought each changing seathe tempo, attitude son comes a differand desire to coment team and differpete this season ent challenges and from the onset of third-year Bureau summer workouts.

Valley head vol“Every season is leyball coach Abbi different no matBosnich believes a ter which level you change in how you approach the season Sydney Lebahn coach at — varsity, sophomore or club Senior setter and coaching must level — each team evolve with each is different, and I think year.

The Storm hope to you have to change your improve upon their record approach to fit the team,” of 16-14 (8-6 TRAC North) Bosnich said. “This team I from last year as they eye have is very senior-heavy, a run at a regional cham- we have seven seniors, and they are all very strong volpionship.

Last year, Bosnich leyball players.”

Bosnich believes a sucemphasized to her team the need to raise the tempo cessful season is on the in their play, the need to horizon with the hard work sports@bcrnews.com

Storm volleyball at a glance: Coach: Abbi Bosnich (third year, 27-35-2).

Last year: 16-16 (8-6).

Conference: Three Rivers East.

Who’s back: Heaven Bennett (6-0/Sr., OH), Carlie Bickett (6-2/ Sr., MH), Lindsey Hoffert (6-0/Sr., MH), Sydney Lebahn (5-7/Sr., S), Val Reuter (5-10/Sr., OH), Ali Siltman (6-0/Sr., RH), Jehna Thomas (5-4/ Sr., DS).

Who’s new: Maggie Kelly (5-5/Jr., DS), Sidney Kolb (5-10/Jr., MH), Kaylynn Sullivan (5-4/Jr., DS), Samantha Stocking (5-9/Jr., RH).

Last year’s advancement: Lost to Prophetstown 2-1 in 2A regional semifinals.

and dedication shown by her team. Bosnich credits her returning core of seven

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Down the Fairway

Greater Princeton City Open set Sept. 20-21

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Princeton’s Miles Roses watch his tee shot in Wednesday’s meet at Chapel Hill Golf Course.

Girls golf

Golf From Page 9 (47) and Erven (47). For PC, Caleb Dzierznski had a 42, Mitch Aimone a 45, Joe Cyr a 48 and Austin Pflibsen a 55.

PHS’ Eggers (43) was the JV medalist with Nyman adding a 47.

At Baker Park: Host Kewanee edged St. Bede 160-168 on the links Thursday. Josh Crofton of Neponset had the high score of the day for the Boilers at 36. For St. Bede, Joe Dudek had a 38, Jack Kunkel a 42, Jarett Olson a 43 and Joe Kim a 45.

Kenneth Wiltse paced the St. Bede JV at 46.

At Oak Ridge: The Princeton Tigresses put three scores under 50 to defeat host LaSalle-Peru 206-217 Thursday. Audra Reidner and Sophia Suarez shared medalist honors at 48 with Arraia Hicks one stroke back at 49. Sarah Crowe added a 61.

“Our ball striking was excellent tonight, which helped us maintain our strong play as we struggled on their fast greens,” PHS coach Will Gross said. “I was extremely happy with all the girls’ focus out there and it was very evident that they were doing everything that they could to contribute to the team’s ability and chance to win.”

Storm From Page 9 seniors as the driving force behind her team’s passion this year.

“We’re very excited about this season we’re looking forward to a lot of good things and I know the girls have set really high expectations and goals for the season, and I hope that we reach those goals,” Bosnich said, “This is the first time in quiet some time that I can remember that we started the season really healthy. The girls have put in a lot of time in the weight room and their getting stronger, getting faster and (they’re) really just building a overall better well being and keeping themselves healthy.”

Returning seniors are Sydney Lebahn

The Greater Princeton City Golf Open will be coming up in September.

The 36-hole event starts out at Chapel Hill Golf Course on Sept. 20, moving to Wyaton Hills for the final 18 holes on Sept. 21. The event was held a month earlier last year.

The tournament is open to all residents of the Princeton High School 500 school district or be a member of Chapel Hill, Wyaton Hills or Indian Hills golf courses. Entry fee is $20, including awards and greens fees.

Cart to be paid at the courses Registration deadline is Sept. 15.

Men and Women will be flighted according to USGA Handicap and/or after the first day’s results. There will be multiple flights including a Senior’s 60+ and Super Senior’s 70+ Division.

Tigresses From Page 9 Menzel will swing from the right side as opposites.

Puck said senior Taylor Clark is “all things universal,” capable to step in at outside, middle or right side as needed.

The back row defense will be led by senior captain Keyenna Altizer at libero along with returning captain Sierra Storm, who Puck said “really understands where I’m coming from and understands my philosophies.”

They will be joined by juniors Madi Cain and Alisa Holmbeck.

He said the competition has been strong in practice from Day 1 with girls pushing one another for positions.

“They’re one of the hardest working groups that I’ve ever had and they’re all about competition,” Puck

(5-7, S), Carlie Bickett (6-2, MH), Ali Siltman (6-0, RH), Val Reuter (5-10, OH), Lindsey Hoffert (6-0, MH), Heaven Bennett (6-0, OH) and Jehna Thomas (5-4, DS). Lebahn, a First Team All-BCR and TRACN pick, ranks second in school history in assists (1,229).

Hoffert led the Storm in kills (194) and aces (34), just missing out on First Team AllConference honors by one vote.

Storm staples Lebahn, who is a four-year starter, and three-year starter Bickett will be joined by Siltman as captains of this year’s squad.

“This team is able to do a lot of things on their own so I don’t have to necessarily spend time to work on these things in practice. Being senior heavy gives us the chance to refine our skills in other areas during practice instead of going over basics.”

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The tournament is sponsored by Lorita Hellman State Farm Insurance, the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chapel Hill and Wyaton Hills.

Last year’s champions were Scott Hartmann and Michelle Rowley.

• Spring Creek roundup: Play of the Day Low Net winners for the Spring Creek Ladies League were Kathy Potthoff (A Fight), Bebe Jacobs (B) and Lucy Potthoff (C). Low gross winners for regular play were Alicia Yuvan (A), Jacobs (B) and Lucy Potthoff (C).

• Pay It Forward: David Bernabei’s 40th Celebration of Life Pay It Forward golf outing is set for Aug. 30 at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds will benefit Cops For Cancer, 10/33 Ambulance and Dalzell Fire Department. For more information, call Wendy Raef at 815-894-9236. said. “I have No. 2s pushing No. 1s and No. 3s pushing No. 1s. ... Some of these 2s, if you will, and our 3s are very hungry, and we have some kids on the sophomores, that also could see time with us. They’re ready to work and it’s been fun to watch.”

Puck said it’s going to be a tough start for the Tigresses with opening matches with L-P, Wethersfield and Erie, the defending co-champion in the Three Rivers North.

“I will know a lot and our kids will know a lot about ourselves after those first three,” he said. “We’re going to win some games and we’re going to lose some games, that’s all there is to it. My goal with these kids to keep them competitive and hungry and hopefully do some damage come postseason.”

Tiger tales: PHS went 1-2 in regional matches in 3A over the past two years, defeating Sandwich in its 2012 opener. ... PHS alum and

Photo contributed

Greg Piehl (right) drove in a hole in one Wednesday morning at Chapel Hills Golf Course on the 166-yard 17th hole with a six iron. He’s joined here by his golfing buddies, Chris Kieffer, Jeff Grabill and Rick Peacock.

2014 PHS volleyball schedule

Aug. 26. vs. LaSalle-Peru, 6 PM Aug. 28 at Wethersfield, 7 PM Sept. 4 vs. Erie, 7 PM Sept. 6 at Rock Falls Invite, 8 AM Sept. 9 vs. Hall, 6 PM Sept. 11 at St. Bede Academy. 7 PM Sept. 13 at Byron Power Classic, 9 AM Sept. 15 vs. Amboy, 7 PM Sept. 16 at Kewanee, 6 PM Sept. 23 at Bureau Valley, 6 PM Sept. 27 at Reed Custer Classic, 9 AM Sept. 30 vs. Newman, 6 PM Oct. 6 at Hall, 7 PM Oct. 7 vs. St. Bede Academy, 6 PM Oct. 13 vs. Kewanee, 6 PM Oct. 14 at Amboy, 7 PM Oct. 16 vs. Bureau Valley, 6 PM Oct. 18 at Mendota Invite, 8:30 AM Oct. 23 a Newman, 6 PM

former Tigress Josie Gustafson joins the PHS staff as freshmen coach, succeeding Emily (Ellberg) Cook.

Gustafson is a second-year teacher.

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Five juniors round out the varsity squad, 2014 Bureau Valley volleyball schedule Maggie Kelly (5-5, DS), Kaylynn Sullivan Aug. 27 vs. Annawan, 6:30 PM (5-4, DS), Samantha Stocking (5-9, RH) and Sept. 4 vs. Fulton, 7:30 PM Sidney Kolb (5-10, MH). They have made Sept. 6 at Rock Falls Rocket VB Invite, 8 AM Sept. 9 at Amboy High School, 7:30 PM positive impacts on the progression and Sept. 11 at Kewanee, 6:30 PM competitive nature of the team and will also Sept. 15 at Stark County, 7:30 PM be vying for playing time this season. www.edwa Sept. 16 at Hall, 7:45 PM “We’ve had a very successful summer, Sept. 18 vs. St. Bede Academy, 7:30 PM we’ve have participated in two tournaSept. 23 vs. Princeton, 6:30 PM ments. The girls have worked really hard Sept. 25 at Sterling Newman, 6:30 PM Oct. 1 vs. Amboy, 7:30 PM and have showed a lot of excitement and Oct. 4 Sterling Tournament, 8:30 AM drive to do well and they have been very (at Westwood Complex) competitive very upbeat and we’re really Oct. 7 vs. Kewanee, 6:30 PM looking forward to this season,” Bosnich Drought Oct. and weather may keep you fro 9 vs.cold Hall, 7:30 PM said.

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Behind the show The end of the show season is beginning to draw near. Most of the hard work and preparation on our cattle is done; hours of travel behind us; and the awards have been won.

The great victories have been celebrated, and the disappointments have been forgotten. It is now time to head back to school, and also start thinking about next year’s show season.

The next few months will be spent choosing and beginning next year’s project, so that we can be even more successful than this year.

Nothing though would be possible without all of the people behind the scenes that work to make the shows happen before we can even step into the ring. Since it is the end of the show season, I would like to pause and thank everyone that makes the show possible.

I would like to begin by thanking all of the breeders who produce show cattle. Without you, there would not be many great quality show cattle to select from for the show ring.

Thank you for the time you spend each year breeding, calving and raising the cattle that are shown. They have provided a wonderful opportunity to youth

Jessica Carlson COMMENTARY to learn about genetics, evaluation and the overall care of a top level animal.

Next, I would like to thank the superintendents and show organizers for having the show. You make sure the show is a success, so the show will grow larger every year.

Your job doesn’t start the day of the show; it starts the day after last year’s show — planning judges, facilities, advertising and doing everything else that goes with a show. Then they have to endure all the complaints about problems at the show, but seldom receive any praise for the success of the show. Without you there wouldn’t be a show.

I would like to thank the judges for taking the time to give me an honest opinion about my cattle. You have taken the time to talk to me about how to improve my cattle and my showmanship. Listening to your reasons has helped me in my judging; learning the terminology of livestock; and have even altered my opinions of

what I really need to do to be successful in the show ring. Thank you for all you have taught me about showing my cattle.

Also, I would like to thank the ring men, announcers, photographers and everybody else that helps makes the show possible. It really takes a large behind-the-scenes crew to make it all work.

Many people are involved in the breeding, raising and showing of cattle. Showing cattle has always been a large part of my family. That’s why my largest thank you goes out to all of the show families.

Showing cattle is definitely a family project. Thank you to the families that travel countless hours just for a cattle show. To many people, it sounds ridiculous to travel hours just to show cattle, but most families wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Thanks to all the families that pick up the financial burden of showing cattle. The cost of feed, equipment, fuel, hotel rooms, entries and show cattle can be very expensive. Many times these expenses are not fully recovered, but parents see them as tuition to a lot of real life experiences gained by showing livestock.

Thank you for teaching us all you know so

we can succeed in the ring, and then we will teach the future generations about showing cattle. Thank you for comforting us when we lose, keeping us down to earth when we win, finding an icepack when we get stepped on or kicked and for being the most under-paid taxi drivers on earth. Nothing would be possible without you, and nothing is more valuable than the time we spend with our families in the barn.

And to the showmen, I would just like to say, cherish your time in the show ring, whether you’re in your first few years of showing or your last because these years are precious. It’s not all about winning, for the ribbons will eventually fade; the premiums will be spent; and the trophies will get pushed to the back of the shelf ... but it’s about the memories made, the lessons learned, the friends you make, and of course, the time you spend with your family.

As I grow older, I am beginning to realize that showing cattle is what I live for, and I wouldn’t change that for the world.

Jessica Carlson is an eighth-grader at Malden Grade School and works on her grandfather’s cattle farm in rural Malden.

ature was 69.4 degrees, 4.4 degrees below normal.

Corn in the dough stage reached 86 percent, compared to the five-year average of 76 percent.

Corn dented reached 34 percent, compared to the five-year average of 38 percent. Corn condition was rated at 80 percent good to excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 96 percent, compared to the five-

year average of 95 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 89 percent, ahead of the five-year average of 79 percent.

Soybean condition was rated at 78 percent good to excellent.

Sorghum headed reached 81 percent and sorghum turning color reached 46 percent. Oat harvest was 93 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 95 percent.

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PRINCETON — The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 at the Farm Bureau office in Princeton. At this meeting, the committee will be reviewing activities completed by the committee for the past year. In addition they will be planning activities for the upcoming year. To reserve a spot in the meeting, call 815-875-6468.

Grain handling class set at IVCC OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will host a 10-hour general industry class specific to grain handling from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12.

Participants will learn the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and new and updat-

ed regulations. Topics include requirements for the control of grain dust fires, explosions and other safety hazards related to grain handling facilities.

OSHA’s 10-hour general industry card will be earned upon completion.

Cost is $269. For information, call the Continuing Education Center at 815224-0427. To register, call 815- 224-0447.

Farm Bureau task force plans meeting PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau will hold a fall task force meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

At this meeting, active members will be able to choose from four main task forces which include education, member relations, farm business and

government and policy.

This is the one big planning meeting for the entire program year for the Farm Bureau.

Members are encouraged to join in a dinner and the annual planning meeting. To attend, contact the Farm Bureau at 815-875-6467.

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Ag Summary Scattered showers continued throughout the state for the week ending Aug. 17. The southeast part of the state received nearly 2 inches of precipitation while the northwest received one tenth of an inch. There were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork which allowed farmers time to cut hay.

Statewide, precipitation averaged 1.04 inches, 0.15 inches above normal. The average temper-

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Pasture condition was rated at 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 53 percent good and 13 percent excellent. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 5 percent very short, 16 percent short, 69 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 3 percent very short, 24 percent short, 68 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Aug. 11, 2014 King Davis Development Corporation to Trisha Thompson, warranty deed, Lot 8 in Willow Creek Subdivision, Princeton, $40,000.

Terry Cozzie to Michael Ossola, warranty deed, Lot 9 in Block 97 in O’Beirne’s Third Addition. Spring

Valley, $34,000.

Volanda Eles to Robison Farms LLC, warranty deed, Lot 88 in Lake Thunderbird Grove, $2,000.

Aug. 12, 2014 Mary Donovan to Larry DeWaele, trustee’s deed, Lot 62 in Brewer’s Addition, Walnut, $20,000.

Michael Dimond to Matthew and Natasha Bezeley, warranty deed, Lot 9 in Willow Bend Subdivision, Spring Valley, $160,000.

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Bureau Valley North has an ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL Position available immediately for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Send resumes and cover letters by September 1, 2014 to: Bureau County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356.

EOE Employer OLTMAN & SONS, INC. We are accepting applications for a redi-mix concrete Truck Driver. CDL & pre drug & alcohol testing required. Will train.

Send applications to: Oltman & Sons, Inc., PO Box 212, Henry, IL 61537 Part-time Day & Evening WAIT STAFF needed.

Apply in person @ Garden Room Grill, 809 North Main, Princeton

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you promote your job openings and get your business full staffed.

Call 815-875-4461

231 • Childcare Licensed Daycare Home in Princeton has openings. Will accept state payments.

Call 815-878-8208

PRINCETON McDONALD’S NOW HIRING We are looking for individuals interested in a management fast track position that would like to Excel beyond a shift manager. We are looking for energetic and driven individuals, with an opportunity to work in multiple locations. You must be available nights and weekends.

We offer Competitive wages based on experience. We also offer paid vacations, 401k, and profit sharing.

Apply online at McState.com

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

- 400 Merchandise 441 • Wanted to Buy WANTED: Newer, used refrigerator in good condition. Prefer freezer on top or bottom but will consider side-by-side. Call 815646-6665 and leave message

446 • Farm Products Responsible, safe hunter of 35 years, looking for a cut wheat field in Bureau/Henry County to hunt doves over. From September 1-30th. For myself and Labrador only, will observe all rules imposed by land owner. No trash, hulls left behind.

Willing to lease please call Tony, 815-699-2501

FIND IT RIGHT HERE!

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

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

450 • Under $1000 19” Sony TV $25; 19” Sanyo TV $25; Granny baby crib, mattress, wood frame, 21”x36” $40. Call 309-288-0066 (5pm-8pm)

HELP WANTED Help wanted to assist in TAKING DOWN carnival rides at the Bureau County Fair.

Apply at the fairgrounds on Sunday, August 24th at 5pm.

Must be at least 18 years old

Ask for Jerry

PRESCOTT BROTHERS, North Central Illinois leading automotive dealerships are looking for qualified candidates to join their team.

Our sales are great and we are growing fast. We have openings at all of our locations.

We are looking for candidates in the following positions: 1. Automotive Sales of new and pre-driven vehicles 2. Service Technicians, both journeyman and entry positions 3. Detail Technicians 4. Accounting staff Prescott Brothers offers competitive wages and benefit package, on the job training, factory training and a fun workplace with a focus on customer care. Prescott Brothers has locations in Mendota, Rochelle and Princeton. All inquiries will be kept confidential. These positions will fill quickly.

Send resume or application to: Tom Prescott Prescott Brothers, Inc. 614 13th Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 No phone calls please. Prescott Brothers in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

2006 Blue Wildfire scooter low miles, $650 or best offer. Call 309-895-3031

New adult tricycle, horn, headlight, 2 hand brakes, rechargeable battery, burgundy. Was $1220, now $850. Call 815-663-0122

5,000 BTU air conditioner, $75; 14” TV with VHS player, $65.

Call 815-872-1950 52” 5 Blade Hunter ceiling fan $20; Rust-Oleum garage floor paint, single stall $20. 815-872-6911

Redwood patio sofa bench & chair, 1 cushion missing, $25; sofa sleeper, box spring, & mattress FREE. Ladd 815-970-0325

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL?

Air conditioners: 5,000 BTU $55; 8,000 BTU $75; 18,000 BTU $185, remote.

Or best offer. Call after 4:30pm, 815-875-4383

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

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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

Antique Robbins brand oak dining table, 4 self storing leaves; extends to 94”, 5 legs, castors. $950. Call 309-897-8135 Computer desk, brown with black top, 35”x62” $300. 815-303-6847 Diamond Ring 27 small diamonds, size 7, $350.

Call 815-872-1377

WANTING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Call 815-875-4461 Fishing motor: Mercury 6hp, 4 stroke motor with stand. $500. 142 linn Street, Princeton. 815872-3711, after 5pm GE 12,500 BTU air conditioner, 110 $80; 66-1/2 CC, 2 cycle motorized Mountain Bike kit $110.

Call or text 815-200-2334 Ibanez electric Bass @ amp excellent condition, $500; Hohner acoustic Bass excellent condition, $300. Call 815-878-9910 Ladies leather coat, large, has removable hood/liner, $50; solid oak entertainment center with TV, $150. 815-875-3257

460 • Garage Sales OHIO 104 East Green River Road (Rt. 26 & 92). Friday, Saturday, August, 22 & 23; 8am-4pm.

Canning jars, hide-a-bed, wringer washer, linens, sewing & needle work, dinette set, bedroom set kitchen items, much more

PROMOTE YOUR GARAGE SALES Call 815-875-4461

Join the Helpful Team!

Ace Hardware is accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time Material Handlers Material Handlers Full Time and Part Time Second and Third Shifts $12.35 per hour plus .55 or .60 shift premium Plus Incentive pay for your hard work Must be able to lift between 50-70 lbs.

Must be able to work Sundays

Also accepting applications for Professional Regional Drivers Regional Driver Qualifications: Valid Class “A” CDL with HAZMAT endorsement, 1 year on-road tractor-trailer driving experience (all weather conditions) with a minimum of 100,000 road miles, No moving violations within the last 24 months, Applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and background check as outlined in DOT regulations, Superior customer service skills, Some heavy lifting is required to assist dealers with deliveries, Overnight travel is limited Benefits: • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug , Vision, Disability pay, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off after 90 days • 401k with generous company contributions • Flexible spending accounts • Merchandise discounts Applications may be obtained 24 hours a day at the Princeton Ace Retail Support Center or you may apply on line at www.acehardware.com Princeton Retail Support Center 2123 N. Euclid Princeton, IL 61356 EOE

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Multi-Family Sale.

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MULTI-FAMILY/ MOVING SALE

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Delivery days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings by 7:00 am.

No Collecting Involved.

Ask About Our $25 Sign-On Bonus.

PRINCETON 819 Mayfair Drive- Greencroft Subdivision. Thursday, August 28th, 4pm-6pm & Friday, August 29th, 8am – 4pm TONICA 501 South First Street. Friday, Saturday, August 22, 23; 8am-4pm.

For more information, please call Tom Long, District Manager (815) 875-4461 Ext. 235

Clothing and Misc. items

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales

800 Ace Road PO Box 340 Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 Fax 815-875-1235

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

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Business Directory Marketplace

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•Tree Trimming & Removals •Stump Grinding •Lot & Land Clearing •Fully Insured •Seasoned Firewood •24 Hour Service

(815) 699-2208 Wholesale & Retail Meats

Pat Wood, Owner

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Princeton, IL • 815-875-3100 Adam Stegmann 815-503-9121 RT Piper 815-866-2637

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About 1/3 of your home’s energy loss occurs through leaky windows & doors.

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Bob Cmolik

Scott Sabin, Owner

DID YOU KNOW?

BOB’S DRYWALL, PAINT, ETC

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CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR SERVICES • All types of clocks & watches repaired • All types of Jewelry repaired & Appraisal Service • All work done in-house

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• Drywall • Paint • Texturing • Bathrooms • Plaster Repair • Remodeling • Tiling 19 Aztec Circle, Putnam, IL 815-342-1385 bcmolik@yahoo.com

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NEW AND RECONDITIONED TOOLS

New Channel Lock 171 pc. mechanic set . $140.00 New Porter Cable Trim Router . . . . . . . . . . .$89.99 Milwaukee Sawzall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00 Bosch Fine Cut Kit Recon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 Husky 1/2 inch Impact Wrench . . . . . . . . . .$99.99 Paslode Framer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $224.99

Many More Tools

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2007 Saturn Aura. Excellent condition, remote start, loaded. Very nice clean car, new tires, 78,000 miles. $8,000.

Call 815-878-9895

BUREAU 1 bedroom apartment, upstairs. Appliances included. Small, quiet building. $350/ month + $350 deposit. No pets.

Call Matt, 815-878-3084

MANLIUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 3 car garage. $550 per month + deposit, includes water. 101 Oak Street. Available Now. No pets. Call 815-878-2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Marriage of MARIA de los ANGELES GUZMAN, Petitioner, and JOSE GUZMAN, Respondent.

No. 2014-D-33 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, Notice is hereby given you, JOSE GUZMAN, that this case has been commenced in this court by the petitioner against you for dissolution of marriage and other relief.

Unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the clerk of this court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, on or before September 8, 2014, a Judgment or decree by default may be taken against you for the relief asked for in the complaint.

Mary C. Dremann, Clerk of the Court Donald R. Dirks, Jr., Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Attorney for Petitioner, 1021 Clinton St., Ottawa, IL 61350, 815-434-5903 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

sions of the Zoning Ordinances of said City of Princeton.

The subject property of this Petition is legally described as follows: North 1/2 of the East 300’ of Lot 2, Subdivision of NW 1/14, Section 21, City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois Said real estate is approximately .47 acres and is located at 1124 S. Church St., Princeton, IL NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that a public hearing on said Petition will be held before the Plan Commission of the City of Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated: August 23, 2014 Jim Argo, Chairman Princeton Plan Commission By: Amanda Fulkerson 1124 S. Church St. Princeton, IL 61356 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 23, 2014.

The subject property of this Petition is legally described as follows: Lot 26 and Part of Lot 25 in Stoner’s First Addition to the City of Princeton, IL Said real estate is approximately 6,232.32 sq. ft., and is located at 127 Elm Place, Princeton, IL NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that a public hearing on said Petition will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated: August 23, 2014 Jim Argo, Chairman Princeton Plan Commission By: Ray and Tara Sours 127 Elm Place Princeton, IL 61356 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 23, 2014.

ant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinances of said City of Princeton.

The subject property of this Petition is legally described as follows: The east 47’ of lot 1 and the east 47’ of the north 1/2 of lot 2 in Block 2 of Elliots Addition to the Town, now City of Princeton, IL Said real estate is approximately 3,127 sq. ft., and is located at 326 N. Randolph, Princeton, IL NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that a public hearing on said Petition will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated: August 23, 2014 Jim Argo, Chairman Princeton Plan Commission By: Walter Hughes 3329 N. Finnell Ave. Peoria, IL 61604 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 23, 2014.

drives will be allowed.

The sale will be “As Is, Where Is” with no guarantees or warrantees of any kind. Removal of the vehicles shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder(s).

All bids are to be sealed and marked “Vehicle Bid” and submitted to the Village of Sheffield, PO Box 121, Sheffield, IL 61361 or dropped in the water payment box at 239 S. Main St. no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September, 2, 2014. Bids will be opened at the regular board meeting on Tues, Sept. 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The Village of Sheffield reserves the right to deny any and all bids for any reason or cause.

Pat Stier Village Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2014.

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2,000 down, $188.02 month for 3 years. $225 lot rent.

Call 815-303-2948 MALDEN 2 bedroom, 2 bath, on 3 lots. 3 large decks, 2+ car garage plus 24'x24' insulated garage.

Call 815-878-2402 **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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

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

852 • Mobile Home Rental For Rent: Remodeled 3 Bedroom Mobile Home.

Central air. $400 per month + deposit. References. No pets.

Call 815-303-2948

PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL We can help!

Call 815-875-4461

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, fully furnished; $375 per month, no smoking, no pets. References Required. Agent Owned.

Call 815-872-0080 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment.

Available now. All utilities furnished. 1 car garage, laundry facilities in basement, references required. $600/month, lease required. 815-228-7350 PRINCETON 1 bedroom.

Appliances. Water furnished. Excellent location.

Garage. Deck. Lease. Deposit. No pets. $450.

Call 815-894-2163 PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site. $525 per month, lease & deposit required.

Call 309-238-0168 PRINCETON 20 East Peru Street. 1 bedroom apartments. Appliances, water, gas and garbage included. $425 + security.

Call 815-303-3805 PRINCETON 206 South First. 3 bedroom, first floor. Recently remodeled. $600. No pets. No smoking. Call 815-876-7320 PRINCETON 441 East Marion. 2 bedroom. $560.

Heat, water, garbage.

Laundry. Covered parking.

No pets. Available August 1st. Call 309-288-3008 PRINCETON new luxury 2 bedroom apartment.

Garage & appliances included. $795/month + utilities lease & deposit required. No pets. No smoking. Must See! Call 815-878-1984 PRINCETON new spacious 1 Bedroom, upstairs. No pets. Stove, refrigerator, microwave.

Available Now. $550. 815-973-3183

858 • Homes for Rent Female looking for a ROOMMATE to share 3 bedroom house with male or female. Two bedrooms to rent out. Rent is $600 a month which includes utilities.

Call 815-878-8208 PRINCETON 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes for rent.

Available immediately. No pets. Call 815-303-2665

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

Property For Sale

34 acres as 1 piece or a 14 acre section and a 20 acre section. Pasture and timber on both sections with large mature oak trees and 2 creeks, one on each section. Property is fenced to hold livestock. Great place for horses, cattle, etc. Very scenic hiking, 4 wheeling and camping. Excellent hunting with abundant wildlife.

Several scenic sites to build a home or a cabin getaway! Blacktop roads, 5 miles from Princeton.

Phone 309-363-0733 or 309-895-3851

PRINCETON 809 North Euclid Street 3 bedroom/1.5 bath; 1 Car Garage. $590/month.

Available Immediately!

815-875-6254 Houselady@comcast.net PRINCETON Quaint & cozy, 3 bedroom home.

Close to library, hospital & Zearing Park, available for rent. All appliances furnished. Single car garage.

No pets. $750. 1st months rent + security deposit due @ signing.

Available September 1st.

Call 815-303-5984 TRAILER FOR RENT IN MANLIUS. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, central air, washer/dryer hookup, available September 1st. $300/month + deposit.

Call 815-739-9710 WALNUT 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath, 2 car attached garage. $650 a month.

Available immediately.

Call 815-590-3332

862 • Business Rentals SPACE FOR RENT Main Street location, Princeton. Ample parking.

1,000 sq. ft, can be divided; 800 sq. ft set up as beauty salon.

Call 815-872-5371

LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO OPEN A SHOP? The Bureau County Republican Classified is a great source to help you find a great place for your business.

866 • Wanted to Rent Responsbile, safe hunter of 35 years, looking for a cut wheat field in Bureau/Henry County to hunt doves over. From September 1-30th. For myself and Labrador only, will observe all rules imposed by land owner. No trash, hulls left behind.

Willing to lease please call Tony, 815-699-2501

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Amanda Fulkerson is the owner of the real estate hereafter described, and have filed a Petition requesting a Special Use to permit the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit on said real estate, pursuant to the provi-

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ray and Tara Sours are the owners of the real estate hereafter described, and have filed a Petition requesting variances for a 3,767.68 square foot reduction in minimum lot size, a 9 foot reduction in rear and side yard setbacks, and a 1.5 space reduction in required off street parking to allow for an accessory dwelling unit on said property pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinances of said City of Princeton.

Landowner Seminar

Friday, September 12, 2014 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Jennifer’s Garden Banquets, Morris, IL

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“Can China Save the Day for World Ag Markets” Dan Basse, AgResource Regional Land Values/Lease Trends CAPS Staff Reservations are required, deadline is September 5, 2014 email frances.secrist@prudential.com or call 800-243-2060 Thinking of Buying or Selling a Farm?

Call a CAPS Broker for assistance Leslie. H. “Chip”Johnston, Broker, 815-875-2950 Henry Co., IL 92± ac. Mainly Drummer/Beaucomp soils. New! Henry Co., IL 160± ac. Class A soils; 5± mi. from ethanol plant. New! SOLD Henry Co., IL 174± ac. Tillable/CRP. Good soils. No buildings.

Bureau Co., IL 137± ac. Recreational/CRP. No buildings.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Walter Hughes is the owner of the real estate hereafter described, and has filed a Petition for a Variance for a 2,864 square foot reduction in the minimum lot size and a 20 foot reduction in the rear yard setback to allow for alterations and addition to an existing single family residence on said property pursu-

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held in the Bureau Valley District Office in Manlius, IL on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of Review of the FY2015 District Budget for Bureau Valley District #340.

The tentative budget is on public display in the District Office in Manlius from August 22, 2014 until Tuesday, September 23, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 23, 2014.

BIDS

The Village of Sheffield is accepting sealed bids for a 1998 Crown Victoria and 1990 Ford F250 with a 1990 western snow plow.

The vehicles can be viewed at the Sheffield Community Center at 121 S Church St. NO test

Happy Golden 1st Birthday!

Briinuh Nicole Mae June 1, 2013 Love, Mommy, Jazzlyn, RayyLee, Mimi & Nana

To place your FREE Happy 1st Birthday ad in the Bureau County Republican please send us the following: • Baby’s Name:_____________________________________ • Birth Date:________________________________________ • Salutation:________________________________________ • Contact Name_____________ Day Phone:_____________ *Picture will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

One Ad Per Child Please

Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker, 815-875-7418 Will Co., IL 185± ac. adj. to University Park. Price reduced!

Now Offering Complete In-House Auction Services Timothy A. Harris, IL Lic. Auctioneer #441.001976

Details on listings & services at www.capitalag.com

We’re Taking FREE Classified Advertising

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

E-mail items • Up to 5 lines of copy for sale to: classified@ • 3 items maximum in ad bcrnews.com • 1 ad per week, per household • Private party sales only for all items valued under $1,000! • Excludes services, firearms & animal sales

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The City of Princeton of Princeton, Illinois is accepting sealed bids to install approximately 7000elastomeric, silicone waterproof coating over existing built-up roof.

Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on 8/28/14 and will be publicly opened on 8/28/14 at 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids must be delivered or sent to City of Princeton, 2 S Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

A bid security in the amount of 5% of the Base Bid will be required with bid.

Successful Bidder must provide a Performance Bond in the full amount of the contract, acceptable

by Owner.

Plans and Specifications can be obtained by contacting: Chief of Police, Tom Root Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, to waive any informalities or technicalities of the Bid, or to reject any non-responsive bid in the best interest of the City of Princeton.

All contracts for the construction of public works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12) All contractors must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. City of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26, 2014.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-13599 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00064 TJSC#: 34-13421 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I621489 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS: A part of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline, to the Easterly line of the right of way for Route 88 to the point of beginning; running thence Easterly 200.80 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right of way; running thence Northerly along said railroad right of way, 25 feet; running thence Westerly 200.80 feet, more or less, to the Easterly line of the right of way for said Route 88; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; AND, Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, running thence East along the North line of said Section 3, a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, running thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, running thence Easterly, at right angles to the said centerline approximately 344.80 feet to the a point on the Easterly line of the right of way of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, said point being the point of beginning; running thence Easterly, along an extension of the previously described course, 347.0 feet to a point on the West line of a 3.10-acre tract of land as surveyed by Vance E. Hopper, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor, on September 22, 1986; running thence Northerly along said West line of said 3.10 acre tract, a distance of 25 feet; running thence Westerly, approximately 347.0 feet, to the Easterly line of the right of way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; and, running thence Southerly 25 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 17834 IL Hwy. 40, Sheffield, Illinois 61361. (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Name of mortgagors: John Ward Norton (deceased) and Jillia Nicole Norton.

Name of mortgagee: Peoples National Bank of Kewanee/Sheffield Banking Center.

Date of mortgage: August 13, 2008.

Date of recording: August 13, 2008.

County where recorded: Bureau County, Illinois.

Recording document identification: Document No. 2008R04439 in Book 1365, Page 7 in the Bureau County Recorder’s Office, Princeton, Illinois.

Mary C. Dremann

Clerk of the Circuit Court Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, Illinois 61356 Telephone: 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 23, 30 and Sept. 6, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) CON HUGHES A/K/A CON M. HUGHES, ) et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 00064 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Jud0gment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 5, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TEN (10) IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 209 W. CHURCH STREET, OHIO, IL 61349 Property Index No. 04-09-336-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-13599.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF ) KEWANEE/SHEFFIELD BANKING ) CENTER, ) Plaintiff, )

vs. ) JILLIA NICOLE NORTON n/k/a ) JILLIA NICOLE MINDER, JAMES ) P. WHITEHURST, AMBER L. ) WHITEHURST, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2014-CH-60 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the complaint for foreclosure filed in the above-entitled cause on August 19, 2014, and that they are named defendants in the above-entitled cause, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS, Sections 5/2-206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, and that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said defendants is September 24, 2014, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: Jillia Nicole Norton n/k/a Jillia Nicole Minder. (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 3, thence East along the North line of said Section 3 a distance of 29.6 feet to the centerline of a highway designated Route 88, thence Southerly at an angle of 90° 03’ measured counterclockwise from the said North line 840.4 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the said centerline 691.8 feet to a point of beginning, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 253.0 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 167.2 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 67.9 feet, thence Easterly at right angles to the last described line 256.4 feet, thence Southerly at right angles to the last described line 345.9 feet, thence Westerly at right angles to the last described line 423.6 feet, thence Northerly at right angles to the last described line 25.0 feet to the point of beginning.

INVITATION FOR BID EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES BID NOTICE Tri-County Opportunities Council is now accepting bids for equipment/supplies. All bids must be submitted using Tri-County Opportunities Council’s bid packet and must be marked “SEALED BID”. Bid packets will be issued to any vendor who requests one in writing or by Phone from Tri-County Opportunities Council. The request should be sent to TriCounty Opportunities Council. 405 Emmons Ave. Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. (815) 625-7830 ext-12 All requests for bid packets must be received in the Tri-County Opportunities Council office no later than (4:30 p.m.) on (09/08/14).

All bid packets must be completed and returned to the Tri-County Opportunities Council office no later than (09/12/14) at (4:30 p.m.). A public bid opening will be held on (09/15/14) at Tri-County Opportunities Council at (2:00 p.m.).

Tri-County Opportunities Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept any proposal or part of a proposal which in its judgment will be in the best interest of the program and/or agency.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an equal opportunity employer, small, minority, and women owned businesses are encouraged.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a United Way Agency Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 21, 23 and 26, 2014.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HEATING AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS NEEDED Tri-County Opportunities Council will be conducting an informational meeting for HVAC contractors interested in participating in the Weatherization Program during the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (with the possibility of extension). Furnace and Plumbing Contractors will meet on September 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Tri-County Opportunities Council’s Office at 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 in the Weatherization Office.

All Contractors wishing to attend this meeting should call our office at 1-800-323-5434 x 12 or 815-625-7830 x 12 to register their company name and how many will be attending. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program. All contractors who attend will be given a contractor pre-qualification application and a bid package.

The Notification of Intent to Bid is due in our office by 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 2014. The Pre-Qualification documents and the bid packages are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 12, 2014 at the TCOC office located at 405 Emmons Avenue, P O Box 610, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

Examples of procedures are furnace and CAZ Zone testing, furnace retrofits, repairs/ replacement, water heater repair/replacement and the installation of exhaust fans and related equipment to comply with the ASHRAE 62.2 residential requirements. Please remember to call 1-800-323-5434 x 12 or 1-815-625-7830 x12 and let us know if you will be attending.

Tri-County Opportunities is an equal opportunity employer and encourages small, minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 21, 23 and 26, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

CON HUGHES A/K/A CON M. HUGHES, ) et al ) Defendant 13 CH 00064 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 5, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 209 W. CHURCH STREET, OHIO, IL 61349 Property Index No. 04-09-336-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-13-13599.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-13599 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00064 TJSC#: 34-13421 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I621489 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

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