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Helping and housing the homeless ...

Illinois Valley PADS to open Sept. 1

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PERU — Illinois Valley PADS (Public Action to Deliver) is preparing to open its doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Those who are experiencing homelessness in LaSalle, Bureau or Putnam counties will now have a

place to seek shelter.

The locations in Peru and Ottawa serve men, women and families.

The Ottawa shelter has 50 beds with three designated rooms for families. The Peru shelter has 24 beds.

Looking back on last year, there were 237 individuals served, which included 14 families and 18 children using the shelters from Sept. 1, 2014, to May 31.

The shelter also provided 15,951 meals, while beds were used 6,987 times.

This year, Carol Alcorn, Illinois Valley PADS executive director, anticipates seeing an increase in home-

lessness due to loss of preventative services.

Alcorn said she is already getting calls from individuals, who are losing their housing and have no place to go as local agency resources that help with rent and utility assistance are closing, due to lack of funding.

“The state of Illinois is working through a period of adjustment that is closing or reducing some of the local resources,” Alcorn said. “There are going to be more people who lose their housing because of those issues.”

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SV boil order lifted

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The boil order affecting the city of Spring Valley has been lifted, and the water is fit to drink and cook with, said Mayor Walt Marini.

Marini said the boil order, in affect since Tuesday, Aug. 18, was lifted the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22 after consecutive samples taken from Well No. 11 were deemed suitable by the EPA for consumption and culinary use.

The EPA tested the water quality in Well No. 11 toward the end of last week after Well No. 10 had malfunctioned. They normally require two consecutive samples taken prior to the reverse osmosis chamber of the well to come back clean, and the two samples must be spaced at least 24 hours apart.

In this instance, the EPA allowed water samples to be used after reverse osmosis occurred, and they only spaced the samples 18 hours apart. Marini indicated six areas around Spring Valley were tested along with Well No. 11 to assure the water quality was consistent.

Well No. 10 was being utilized by the city, while Well No. 11 was being rehabbed; but the boil order was placed for the safety of residents after pieces of brass were found in the pre-filter samples of Well No. 10.

Marini said well maintenance and repair is tedious work that cannot be rushed due to the intricate nature of a properly functioning well.

As they had when the boil order was placed, city officials went door to door Saturday with flyers indicating the boil order had been removed, Marini said.

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Slidin’ in to some family fun ...

An inflatable slide, face painting, a bouncy house ... those were just some of the fun-filled events held Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Family Fun Day, hosted by the House of Praise on Route 89 in Spring Valley

Ride on, my child ...

Motorcyclists raise money for research at St. Jude Children’s Hospital

By E ric E ngel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The bikers say it’s unlike any other ride they’ve taken. It’s a parade, a celebration of life where the streets are filled with tears of joy and overwhelming adulation for city blocks as the motorcyclists roll down the center alley.

Stretching down the sidelines are doctors, nurses

and citizens, clapping for the champions of philanthropy. Even the children themselves, starry-eyed and full of life, wave from their windows with smiles meant to melt the heart. The riders say when they roll toward the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the building itself seems to sway a welcoming wave of applause.

In 2007, Peoria County Sheriff Mike McCoy, along with Brad Wiebler and his wife, Angie, wanted to

expand upon the charity and humanitarian efforts of the St. Jude Run. They fueled their passion for helping children with their love for riding motorcycles, and “St. Jude Rides — Peoria to Memphis” was born.

“It’s hard to put into words what this ride means,” Steve Wiebler said, serving along with Lora Schaer as Princeton’s ride coordinators. “The welcoming committee of doctors, patients and families is unbelievable. Even kids in their rooms come to the window

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One rung at a time David Mills creates original inspiring music as his music career grows

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — There’s a ladder out in front of you, extending past the map. As you raise your eyes to the sky, the height seems to stretch beyond your recognition, overwhelming your senses. You consider turning, but your heart is burning with the courage of every first step ... and you begin to climb.

As you ascend, you notice the rungs widening, the legs strong enough to hold more than just yourself. You find members of your life over every rise and smile wide at each friendly encounter, passing some by while waiting for others to arrive. In time the ground can no longer be found, and you find quarters in the clouds on your long ladder home.

David Mills is a musician from Princeton. The humble 24 year old followed in his father’s footsteps and picked up a guitar when he was 16, learning all the basics of the instrument from his dad.

He has found many a piano key and fret board string on which to plod and pluck over the years, being a maestro of many instruments but a master of none.

He handles the microphone in a three-man group

as well as solo acts with his acoustic guitar, both of which fall under the moniker Long Ladder Home. He said as long as the music is being moved forward, it doesn’t matter who is doing it.

“As a person, we all have our own journey and struggles, and it’s just about getting to that better place,” Mills said, allowing his fans to find what they want to in his music.

Mills grew up playing in many different bands but was always on the fence concerning his desire and ability to take the leap. He was on the path toward medical school when his uncle got cancer in 2009.

Mills witnessed firsthand the limits on life’s longevity, and when his uncle passed away in 2012, he talked to his family and knew it was time to leave the shore and embrace the plunge.

“My songs are better now because I really believe in it,” Mills said, indicating an artist must have faith before the fans ever will.

One fan with a heavy heart found Mills after a show he did in Galesburg and began a conversation of hope.

Pekin native Hannah Lulay was 18 when she slipped

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Princeton musician David Mills, of Long Ladder Home, jams out in the shade at Zearing Park in Princeton. Mills is constantly progressing as a performer and a person by writing music that encourages hope and determination.

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Starved Rock Alliance highlights A story of bravery, perseverance and motivation need for young entrepreneurs

By Mike Billy, The Ottawa Times Special to the BCR

OTTAWA — Young entrepreneurs are the key to the future of Starved Rock Country.

That was the message during a Starved Rock Country Alliance public gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Fairfield Inn in Ottawa.

“We’re here because we don’t want your money, we need your help,” said Dick Janko, a Peru entrepreneur who is on the alliance’s steering committee. “The young people are the future of our area.”

Several local entrepreneurs and local government officials were present at the meeting, including Bill Phelan, who is a Streator city councilman and owner of the Silver Fox, and Streator City Manager Scot Wrighton.

Dave Lourie, general manager of Total Environmental Service Technologies, said he often hears that too many young people are leaving Starved Rock Country. The key, he said, is to get those people to come back when they

have a business start-up idea.

“We need young people to make the commitment to come back,” he said.

Lourie, who is on the alliance’s steering committee, said the group is doing something different than other economic development organizations. Their goal is to help small businesses take the first step getting off the ground.

Janko echoed the need to help small businesses.

“We’re not looking for big industry,” he said. “If a big industry wants to come here they know where to go. We’re looking for small industries, and we’re looking for entrepreneurial people that we can put into business and hopefully they will become big and strong.”

One of the ways the alliance plans to help small businesses is through their capital funds project, which helps businesses with start up or expansion costs, said Cody Grandadam, who also is on the alliance’s steering committee.

Grandadam, president of Promier Products, was able to get his business

started with help from a neighbor who allowed him to use warehouse space at no cost.

“We want to do for other people what my neighbor did for me,” he said. “We want to help business people with the tools, money and infrastructure they need to be successful.”

The alliance also is starting a program to talk to high school students about entrepreneurship to help them “start thinking bigger,” Grandadam said.

Lourie said the alliance has talked to businesses involved in food processing, education, wood working and agriculture, including a day care in Streator.

“We are a group of people that are goal oriented,” he said. “We want to get things done.”

Lourie highlighted a small daycare business in Streator the alliance is helping find a larger location to grow into.

“There is a success story — there is a young guy or a young gal — with a business in their basement on a corner of every town in our area,” he said. “We just have to find them.”

Jobe featured at Chamber quarterly luncheon PRINCETON — The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome Cory Jobe, director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, to Princeton as keynote speaker of the quarterly luncheon.

Jobe is responsible for leading the state’s tourism industry marketing and development efforts. He works in collaboration with tourism industry professionals to promote visitor travel both domestically and internationally, and to help grow the tourism industry throughout the state. Leading a robust tourism industry supports the state’s economic growth and jobs, contributes to the tax base and increases the quality of life for Illinois residents.

The public is invited to join as he shares his principles on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at The Barn located at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The cost of the event is $16 per person and includes lunch. Reservations can be made by calling the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 815-875-2616.

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce has more than 340 members and serves as a service and action organization for business as well as a community development organization. The mission of the Chamber is to promote the viability, continued growth and quality of life in the Princeton area through economic development, historic presentation and tourism.

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Frey said, “Tourism plays a key role in our local economic development. It is an honor to have Cory Jobe, director of Illinois Tourism, visit Princeton and share with us first-hand the impact visitors to our town can have.”

By Judy Wright Special to the BCR

BRADFORD — From farm to refugee camp and then to Africa University (AU), Theoneste Nzaranyimana, known as Theo, has a life story that shows a young man’s bravery, perseverance and motivation.

His passion is for Africa and helping its people and is the driving force behind his desire to continue his education. He believes he can make a difference in the human condition in Africa, especially enhancing farming practices.

Reflecting on his goal, Theo said, “Earning a degree at the M.S. level in the USA will put me in a position to achieve this goal.”

Theo was a part of our community while in Illinois as an agricultural intern on the Wright Farm (Glen and Judy, Todd and Joann and five children) for a sixweek period in July through August in 2013.

Always willing to share his personal story, including adversities and success, Theo visited with community organizations, speaking at the Princeton Rotary Club, area churches and to a local newspaper.

Theo was selected from all the intern candidates studying agriculture at AU to come on a first-time internship to the Illinois from AU in Agriculture.

He returned to AU on Aug. 20, 2013, to resume college. He graduated in May 2014.

He received notice on April 30, 2015, that his M.S. application to Illinois State University was processed for admission into the Agriculture Education and Leadership Program

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age, he gained a love of agriculture and developed a strong work ethic from working on his father’s farm in his native country, Rwanda, where bananas, rice sweet potatoes, paprika and beans were grown.

In the aftermath of the civil war, Theo, then in high school, was separated from his family in 2007 and was forced to flee for his life, traveling more than a thousand miles over many months, before reaching a refugee camp in Zimbabwe. Life was very hard.

Eventually, his ambition and abilities were noticed, and he was encouraged to connect with Methodist missionary, Kies at AU, through a fellow refugee who had heard good things about Kies.

Because there was a Methodist church scholarship program for needy students at AU, Theo could make application.

“After my application was accepted in the fall of 2011, I knew God had big plans for me, and I began to dream big dreams of one day helping my countrymen,” Theo said.

Princeton Police Explorers receive rankings PRINCETON —On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Princeton Police Explorers were presented with new ranks at the Princeton Police Department by Chief Tom Root and Lt. Scott Underwood. Those who received the rank of corporal are Lilian Arauza of Princeton, Kayla Gladd of Lacon, Matthew Underwood of Princeton and Noah

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His internship was an outgrowth of a visit by Methodist missionaries Larry and Jane Kies, AU, Mutare, Zimbabwe, who spoke at the district-wide event (72 churches) hosted by Boyd’s Grove United Methodist Church on Sept.

18, 2012, at the Wright farm.

As technical farm advisor and professor at AU, Larry Kies is in mission with the African people to demonstrate appropriate farming methods.

His students, even those not studying agriculture, are exposed to sustainable practices, as many work part-time on the farm to help pay their school fees.

In teaching, Larry Kies reinforces a Christian outlook toward farming and business, since many of them will be the African leaders of the future.

By doing so, Kies stated, “I hope to obey Jesus’ command, implicit in Mathew 25, to feed the hungry.”

His wife, Jane, teaches English at AU. Theo’s personal story comes from his extreme life experiences. At an early

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Homeless

St. Jude

From Page 1 Illinois Valley PADs continues to seek support from the community to help serve those in need.

The organization provides case management, support groups, budgeting, computer and finding a job classes and thousands of hours for volunteerism.

Its work includes assisting in funding housing, employment, health care while partnering with local resources by making 15,895 referrals for those services and more.

“We have the skills and programs to find out what the real needs are for these individuals and get them back on their feet,” Alcorn said. “So many of them go to churches or agencies where the budgets are very strained and are only able to help the point in time issues and not the involved longterm issues that we are able to assist with.”

Illinois Valley PADS is also looking for volunteers. Those interested have to be more than 18 years old. However, those under 18 years old may volunteer if accompanied by a parent. To be a volunteer, individuals have to undergo a short training period.

“Our hundreds of volunteers help us make a difference in the lives of many,” Alcorn said.

Illinois Valley PADS will also be seeing changes in leadership in the Ottawa shelter this year.

Katie Bonner is no longer with the shelter in Ottawa.

“We appreciate all her hard work and care. We wish her well in her future endeavors,” Alcorn said.

Marissa Melau has been promoted to leadership after three years of working as case man-

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Donate to Illinois Valley PADS The shelter is in need of the following: • Lunch bag food items • Peanut butter and jelly • Floor cleaners (vinegar, Pine Sol types) • Toilet cleaners • Ziplock bags (gallon or sandwich size) • Paper towels • Garbage bags (13 and 39 gallon size) • Toilet paper • Plastic spoons • Laundry soap ager in the Ottawa shelter. She graduated from Illinois Valley Community College in social services and will receive her bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Milwaukee in December.

“We are proud to announce her promotion to the lead position in Ottawa and hope that community will reach out and get to know her,” Alcorn said.

Illinois Valley PADS is accepting donations for material goods and financial support.

Help contribute by donating or shopping at the shelter’s resale shop, Lily Pads Resale Boutique, located at 4471 Progress Blvd., Peru.

For more information visit the Illinois Valley PADS website at www. ivpads.com or find the organization on Facebook.

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to welcome us.”

The St. Jude Ride is held annually on the third Thursday through Saturday in September and will stretch from Thursday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 19 this year.

The St. Jude Ride satellite group, which includes riders from Princeton, Peoria, Quincy, the Quad Cities, Kansas City and Nashville, has raised more than $3.1 million since 2007 for research and treatment for the children.

“It’s a great program that allows us to ride for the kids,” said Tom Root, the Princeton Police chief who raises money by sending letters to friends, family and fellow riders. “They let us tour the hospital and meet all the kids. Once you go, you’re hooked, and it’s a yearly thing.”

Each motorcyclist is responsible for raising $1,500, and each passenger needs to raise $1,000, but Schaer said the 35 to 40 Princeton riders all speed past that mark.

“Princeton riders have raised $245,000 for the children in the last four years,” Schaer said, adding the interaction and information gained over the Memphis-based weekend alleviates any doubt concerning distribution of the funds,

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from her ladder in the initial stages of her climb, taking her own life on Aug. 31, 2014. Hannah’s mother, Jill Lulay, asked Mills to tell a musical story about her daughter to encourage others who are struggling. Mills accepted the opportunity.

“I’ve known people at arm’s length who commit-

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as 100 percent of the donations go to research for prevention and cures.

Wiebler said the trip is 1,000 miles round trip, and Root said the motorcycle caravan will have a police escort all the way down. All riders will convene in Dyersburg, Tenn., before taking a slow cruise through the hospital of hope. Wiebler said the Mark Turner golf outing in Mendota raised $8,000, and the city of Henry raised

$12,000 through a spaghetti dinner. Various community events and business leaders go above and beyond, and every dollar they gain is appreciated, he added.

Before he passed, Colleen Sissel’s late husband, Danny, asked her to continue saving the lives of children in every way possible, and through his memory, she finds success. Colleen donated $10,000 this year and has raised a total of

$47,000 throughout the last three years with the help of Darlene Geist and other friends.

“The fundraiser is just people finding people, and it’s all about helping the kids,” Sissel said. “The club is so great and has had a huge impact on me.”

To donate online, visit fundraising.stjude.org/peoriatomemphis.

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ted suicide, but it didn’t hit me until I looked Lucy in the face and felt her perspective of losing a child,” Mills said of the inspiration for his song “Coasts.”

Mills came up with different ideas for “Coasts,” but they didn’t seem real enough. Hours before Long Ladder Home recorded the song, his tribute to Hannah poured out like tears from the heart. He said the song

paints a picture of ranging emotions; not of a victim, but of someone who just didn’t know where to turn.

“Hopefully ‘Coasts’ gives depressed people a voice,” said Mills. “Having an impact can be scary sometimes, but a positive impact on any level is what moves me forward.”

Mills said it doesn’t matter if the crowd holds five people or 5,000. Mills con-

tinues to dig deeper into his art, and Long Ladder Home has branched out on YouTube, Facebook, iTunes and Spotify.

“There’s no definite answer on the future, but we feel lucky and on the tick upward,” said Mills.

“Eventually we’ll get that call, and it’ll be crazy ... but we’ll be ready for it.”

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IVCC facilities committee to meet OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board’s facilities committee will meet at 4:30 p.m.

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Colleen Sissel (from left), Lora Schaer and Darlene Geist attended the “St. Jude Rides — Peoria to Memphis” informative meeting at Ye Olde Underground Inn in Princeton on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Schaer, the Princeton ride coordinator, holds a $10,000 check Sissel donated to the St. Jude Children’s Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

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Putnam County man missing since Sunday

By Dave Cook dcook.bcrnewscom

According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s office, 77-year-old Chuck Palermo of Lake Thunderbird is missing as of press time.

The Lake Thunderbird Association’s Facebook page states Palermo was last seen Sunday, Aug. 23, around 10 a.m. near Lake Thunderbird in Putnam County and

was on his way to Princeton. He was in a champagne colored, 2010 Chevy Malibu with a license plate of KAP 39.

Palermo is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has advanced Alzheimer’s and needs daily medication for diabetes, the Facebook page states.

Call the Putnam County Sheriff’s office at 815-9257015 with any information regarding Palermo’s whereabouts.

Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Aggravated assault

Daniel E. Kuhnert, 30, of Dover was charged with aggravated assault in the 2300 block of 2400 East Avenue in Dover Township at 11:15 a.m. Aug. 17.

Suspended license

Jacob E. Bence, 24, of Manlius was charged with speeding and driving with a suspended or revoked license on 1200 East Street near 2650 North Avenue in Greenville Township at 12:15 a.m. Aug. 16.

Deer accidents

Jonathan L. Monferdini, 38, of Streator struck a deer on 700 North Avenue near 2150 East Street in Arispie Township at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 11.

Sandra L. Shipp, 62, of Wyanet had a deer run into her vehicle on Backbone Road near 1725 East Street in Bureau Township at 7:42 p.m. Aug. 12.

Lorry E. Estrada, 57, of Princeton swerved to miss a deer and struck a guardrail on Interstate 180 near Route 6 in Selby Township at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 16.

Riley A. Michael, 19, of Walnut struck a deer on 1400 East Street near 1950 North Avenue in Bureau Township at 12 a.m. Aug. 6.

Matthew B. Forristall, 32, of Ohio struck a deer on Route 26 near 2050 North Avenue in Princeton Township at 4:44 a.m. Aug. 19.

Betty L. Hotchkiss, 77, of Princeton struck a deer on Backbone Road near 1885 East Street in Princeton Township at 7:15 p.m.

Aug. 20.

Accidents

Tommy L. Russell, 48, of Dover drove off the road after the front left wheel came off his vehicle on 2400 East Street in Dover Township at 8:06 p.m. July 31.

Michael A. Burgess, 60, of Granville drove into a hole on Interstate 180 near Route 26 in Princeton Township at 11 p.m. Aug. 17.

Bailey A. Stone, 19, of Buda drove off the

road due to a foggy windshield and struck a fence at 215 Depot St. near Franks Street in Walnut at 11:49 p.m. Aug. 20.

Battery arrest

Vance M. Peterson, 50, of Wyanet was charged with battery in the 100 block of East 4th Street in Wyanet at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 16.

Illinois State Police Warrant arrest

Tiffany Johnson, 27, of Iowa City, Iowa, was picked up on Interstate 80 westbound near Milemarker 41 in Bureau County at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 17, on a failure to appear warrant.

Possession of cannabis

Alfonzo R. Veneziano, 22, of Elgin was charged with possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams on Interstate 39 near Mile Marker 57 in LaSalle County at 8:39 p.m.

Aug. 16.

DUI

Jose A. Mojica, 61, of Kewanee was charged with driving under the influence on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 86 in LaSalle County at 10:07 p.m. Aug. 22.

Possession of cannabis

Stacie L. Smith, 25, of Montebelo, Calif., was charged with possession of cannabis 2.5 to 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia on Interstate 80 westbound at Mile Marker 73 in LaSalle County at 12:48 a.m. Aug. 21.

Spring Valley Police

Divorces Frank S. Todd of Washington, N.J., and Dawn L. (Sissel) Todd of Princeton; married July 1, 2006; divorced Aug. 18, 2015.

Jeffrey L. Williams of Princeton and Kelly B. (Walker) Williams of Princeton; married May 22, 1993; divorced Aug. 17, 2015.

Pamela F. Schmollinger of Dalzell and William Schmollinger of Dalzell; married Oct. 16, 2001; divorced Aug. 14, 2015.

Kenneth M. Edwards of Spring Valley and Heather N. (Griffin) Edwards of Spring Valley; married Sept. 25, 2005; divorced Aug. 10, 2015.

WALNUT — Gladys McKenzie, 96, of Walnut died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at Heritage Health Care in Walnut.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

William Ryan

STERLING — William Ryan, 81, of Sterling died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

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.

Driving on left prohibited — Kasey A. Hirsch, 34, of Spring Valley.

Driving on suspended license — Ronnie A. Lee, 23, of Wyanet.

Driving under the influence of alcohol — Adam G. Stocking, 35, of Walnut.

Failure to reduce speed — Rainfall M. Noonan, 51, of Spring Valley.

Improper passing — Stephanie A. Garibay, 32, of Spring Valley.

Mufflers — Kyle L. Saechao, 27, of Princeton.

Overweight on axle — Ernest C. Bartoli, 65, of Arlington.

Reckless driving — Tyrone Patterson, 47, of DePue. Seat belt required (driver) — Joseph D. Fitzpatrick, 53, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (15-20) — Kristian R. Hansen, 43, of Princeton; Aaron M. Kerr, 19, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (26-34) — Justin D. Hill, 34, of Princeton.

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SPRING VALLEY – As many Illinois Valley residents get ready for August getaways, state Rep. Frank Mautino encourages them to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies.

Before leaving on a trip, Mautino recommends following these steps developed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to stay safe: • Give family and friends a copy of your itinerary.

• Pack a travel-size emergency kit with bottled water, food, first-aid supplies, a flashlight, and an emergency contact card with names and phone numbers. Bring extra supplies of critical items, such as prescription medications and baby formula, in case your return is delayed by a disaster.

• Make sure everyone has the cell phone numbers of others in your group. Designate a trusted person not with you on your trip to contact in case your group is separated during an emergency and local phone lines are overloaded.

• If you have a newer smartphone, check to ensure the “Emergency Alerts” option is enabled in your “Settings” notification center.

• If traveling internationally, register with the U.S. Department of State through a free online service at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) enables the State Department to better assist American travelers in an emergency.

During your trip: • If traveling by car, check the forecast for your entire route before and during your trip.

• Bring along a travel weather radio, which will automatically switch to the weather radio station closest to your travel area and alert you to local weather warnings.

• Become familiar with the names of the counties you are traveling through because weather warnings are issued by county.

• If disaster strikes your vacation spot, you can register on the American Red Cross’ “Safe and Well” website at https://safeandwell.communityos.org/ so family and friends will know you are safe. More preparedness information is available at http://www.ready.illinois.gov/ and http://www. ready.gov/.

Accidents

A two-vehicle accident involving Nicholas E. Norton, 26, of Spring Valley and Laurence J. Castelli, 72, of Spring Valley occurred on Richards Street near Minnesota Street at 1:02 a.m. Aug. 22.

A two-vehicle accident involving Jo Ann Bastian, 55, of Spring Valley and Tracy L. Fousekas, 37, of Spring Valley occurred in the 400 block of East Dakota Street at 8:12 p.m. Aug. 23.

At the courthouse Traffic court Marriage licenses Brian S. Sanden of Wyanet to Katlyn A. Rumbold of Wyanet.

Dane C. Huseman of Walnut to Karissa L. Glazier of Sterling.

Brian M. Black of Wyanet to Tracy M. Cooper of Wyanet.

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Perspective Bureau County

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

On the street

What are you most looking forward to at the upcoming Bureau Country Fair?

“I am looking forward to riding the tilt-a-whirl. It is my favorite ride because it goes in a circle and really fast.”

Anna Sondgeroth, Malden

“I am excited to go to 38 Special because it’s the music I grew up with.”

Janet Turpen, Tiskilwa

“I look forward to the tractor pulls.”

Trevor Bickett, Malden

“I am looking forward to the food! I love Italian sausage.”

Marshall Nichols, Princeton

From the editor’s desk School is back in session for most districts in and around Bureau County. There’s a certain aura of excitement, especially among the youngest students, as they enter their new classrooms, meet new and greet old friends, and get to know their teachers for the school year. It’s a fun time for students, and I hope you enjoy the stories they come home to tell and share. There may be a day when sharing won’t come so easily, so embrace those moments now.

And just a reminder ... Students headed to and from school may not always remember to practice good safety rules.

Please take a few extra moments as you travel to watch out for children walking and riding their bicycles. Those few extra seconds could save a life. Also, please remember to obey the stop signs and Terri Simon arms on the school buses, as well as the crossing guards who are in place to help children cross busy streets safely.

••• It won’t be long before area high school football players will be back on the gridiron, hoping to make an impact on the field. Plan now to attend a hometown football game sometime this season. No doubt you’ll get caught up in all the action and excitement generated at these games. Buy a hot dog, a bag of popcorn, maybe even a T-shirt and help support your local high school team.

This year, the Bureau County Republican will team up with our sister newspaper at Sauk Valley Media to offer you a special section of area football coverage that will arrive in your newspaper every Saturday morning. Not only will it include your local Bureau County teams, but you’ll also be able to read about the teams Sauk Valley Media covers — some which will be opponents of Bureau County teams.

We are excited about this new endeavor with our sister newspaper, and we think you, as readers, will really enjoy the extended coverage we’ll be able to offer.

••• The 160th Bureau County Fair begins this week, and as always, I know it will be a great time. I have tons of memories of this Bureau County tradition, and I hope you’ll be able to participate in some of the fun.

As always, the fair board has created an event that offers something for fair-goers of all ages — from the very young to the very old ... and everyone in between. There will be plenty of entertainment, exhibits, animals, rides, games and much more.

And don’t forget the fair food. Please don’t write me letters telling me how unhealthy some of the fair food is. I’ve been saving up calories for weeks, just so I can order up a corn dog at the fair. OK ... I might have to pass on the funnel cake and elephant ears ... but you did notice I said “might.”

For all the fair offers, it’s a pretty good bargain for your money. If you have children and they like the rides, try to take advantage of the armbands, which gives the kids unlimited rides for a good length of time, all for one price. You’ll also find plenty of free shows, reasonably priced entertainment and so much more.

I hope you’ll help your family create or continue the tradition of the Bureau County Fair. Without your support, it will vanish just like many other favorites from yesteryear.

••• Well, it’s official. The judges have spoken. We have six Women of Distinction, which we will honor at our Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens in rural Princeton. What an event we have planned. Most of the winners have already been notified, so as soon as everyone knows they have won, we will let you know too. We’ll also let you know about our keynote speaker. It’s going to be a great day. Mark your calendars now.

••• Back to school, the fair, Friday night football ... a busy time to be sure. Try to take some time for you and experience these events with those you love. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

“I am excited to ride the rides, especially the tilt-awhirl. I’m the Little Miss first runner-up, so I get to go to the concerts and demo derby.”

Kiyrra Morris, Malden TO Letter THE Editor

A call to worship ...

To the Editor, “I love to tell the story ... for some have never heard ... (and) for those who know it best ...” As one of a handful of pastors who are leading Bible studies at the Bureau County Senior Center, I find this small group ministry delightful and rewarding.

As part of St. Matthew’s outreach within our community, I look forward to the hour Bible study at the Senior Center. I admit that it can have upwards of two hours of preparation time, which I gladly have done already twice this year.

This group meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month from 2 to 3 p.m. This means they meet 24 times per year. I understand Bible

study leaders are in place through October, and I would gladly take another spot in November or December.

Yet, as there are 63 congregations in the area, in reality there is only one church as it says in Ephesians 4:2-6. There is a need for more people to lead the Senior Center Bible Study. As I know the schedules of pastors and all people can be very busy, we should remember the we are all members of the Body of Christ as it says in 1 Corinthians 12. So, I would encourage not only my fellow clergy to consider being a part of this ministry, but I also would invite laity, everyday Christians who “love to tell the story” to consider leading one these 24 Bible studies throughout the year.

I find it to be valuable ministry to share the Gospel and to bring a smile to people from the “wiser” generation not only at the senior center but also at our long-term care facilities. As I’d encourage our congregations to lead ministry opportunities also in nursing homes, etc., this letter is primarily written to support an opportunity at our senior center. I would encourage you to call Deb Lindberg who is the activity coordinator at 815-879-3981. The participants at the senior center will be blessed, and I find they are a blessing to me when I lead them in “telling the old, old story of Jesus and his love.”

Pastor Scott Schmidt, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Princeton

The Glad Game As I have written about before here, summertime always reminds me of lying under a tree in my front yard with a book in my hand, trying to keep cool and enjoy a good book.

Those fond memories also make me remember a couple of books that I read and reread as a child. We didn’t own a lot of books when I was young. Our at-home library was limited to an older copy of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” the Bible and two small books titled “Pollyanna” and “Pollyanna Grows Up.” If you have never read any of the “Pollyanna” books, they are quite special. The books, written by Eleanor Porter, were first published in 1913. In the first book, Pollyanna was an 11-year-old girl who had unfortunately lost both of her parents and was sent to live with her Aunt Polly. Aunt Polly had lived alone for many years and the addition of 11-year-old Pollyanna was quite a change for stern Polly.

Aunt Polly was not always kind to Pollyanna, but little Pollyanna used a game her father had taught her to get through all of the days with a smile. The game ... “The Glad Game,” had taught Pollyanna to always look for the bright side of everything. Soon, Pollyanna was teaching everyone in her new town as well as Aunt Polly to always see something good in every situation.

Through the eyes of an 11 year old, a town learns that seeing the good is

Nita Wyatt COMMENTARY

always better than only looking at the bad.

The second book that was in the small collection was “Pollyanna Grows Up.” In this book Pollyanna is recovering from polio, and she and her Aunt Polly travel to Europe and encounter loss, joy and sorrow. Even Pollyanna struggles to keep a smile on her face and to maintain her “glad” attitude. This book, like the first, became a favorite of mine.

These first “Pollyanna” books written by Ms. Porter and the additional books in the series written with the same Pollyanna theme though by other authors, have become classics in children’s literature. Little did I know at the time I was reading those books, that I was reading something that would or already had become a classic.

I still think about Pollyanna and how she always saw the good or the bright side. Living life as Pollyanna did is not easy. Seeing the good in every situation is really not easy. I don’t know how Pollyanna did it.

Maybe her life was simpler, I don’t know; I certainly struggle to see the good every day. I play a really

terrible round of golf, what to do?

Oh, yes, Pollyanna would think, I’ll play again tomorrow, and I will do better. That’s the good in me talking; the bad side tells me that I will play again tomorrow, and I will probably play worse than I did today. I drive down the street and end up behind the slowest driver known, I am irritated. I should think that I am not in any hurry, so just enjoy the day; but I am usually just annoyed because the person is driving too slowly for my taste. I celebrate another birthday (you know as we get older birthdays should be a real celebration of our life), but sometimes I look at mine as “Oh, no I’m another year older.”

Living as Pollyanna is indeed tough for me.

There are some things that I have no trouble playing “The Glad Game” about. I am glad that I have a great family — husband, daughter, sonin-law and grandsons; I am glad that I have the opportunity to live my life as I want; I am glad that I live in a country where I can think what I want and say what I want without someone censoring those things.

Those are the basics that I am always glad about.

“The Glad Game” is a simple idea, yet not always an easy way to live. I keep thinking I will get better at it.

I’m hopeful, and if I’m lucky, glad that I will have that opportunity.

Nita Wyatt of Wyanet can be reached at wyattnm1950@yahoo.com.

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Life&Arts

Donation — St. Margaret’s Hospital employees donated school supplies to United Way’s Project H.U.S.K.Y. See Page 8.

Hartz recognized — Adam Hartz has received an award from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See Page 7.

Community Notes Blood drive PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in the hospital’s Sixth Street building’s conference room. To schedule an appointment, call Danielle Bourell at 875-780-3387. Walk-ins are welcome.

Book fair PRINCETON — Jefferson Elementary will hold a Scholastic book fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the school, 725 W. Putnam St., and an open house will be from 6 to 7 p.m.

Red Hats event PRINCETON — The Princeton Red Hats will be “Rock and Rolling” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Princeton Elks Lodge.

IVCIL fundraiser set for Aug. 31 LADD — The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Tickets are $8 each and are available at IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, or by calling 815-224-3126.

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Princeton Masons honor masters with plaques Princeton Masons (front row, from left) marshall Conrad Swenson, Newt Lundquist, Mary Lundquist and chaplain Harold Stone; (second row) senior deacon Wayne Barr, junior warden Chester Fritz, senior steward Robert Hayward, secretary Bill Anderson, tyler Ted Johnson; and worshipful master Harry “Bud” Silfies showcase two plaques made by the Lundquists, proprietors of Buffalo Run Awards and Plaques in LaMoille. The Princeton Masonic Lodge commissioned the plaques be made to honor the past and present worshipful masters, including the masters of the Bureau and Tiskilwa lodges which have since joined the Princeton lodge.

Make Someone Happy • Happy 94th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to Lewis J. Olson of Silvis, formerly of the Bureau County area.

BV students attend conference in Florida MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School Renaissance Program traveled to Orlando, Fla., July 16-20 to attend the 24th Jostens National Renaissance Conference. Three students, Lexie Jacobs, Chase Gripp and Tom Brummel, attended with their Renaissance coordinator, Tori Boyle.

While at the conference the group got to attend numerous break-out sessions hosted by students and educators from across the United States.

Topics of the sessions were the “look” of a Renaissance school, staffulty, pep rallies, building your program, style, commitment to graduate, and climate and culture.

The group gained so many ideas that they can’t wait to share with the rest of their group and incorporate at school.

They also got to hear from keynote speakers Mike Smith, executive director of two non-prof-

Hartz receives Best Instructor Award CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Adam Hartz was recently awarded the 2014-15 Best Instructor Award for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass.

The award was given by the MIT Etta Kappa Nu Society, the National Honor Society for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Hartz is a 2007 graduate of Princeton High School.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from MIT in 2011 and his master’s degree from MIT in 2012. He

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Bureau Valley students Tom Brummel, Renaissance coordinator Tori Boyle, students Lexie Jacobs and Chase Gripp attended the 24th Jostens National Renaissance Conference in Orlando, Fla. its and The Harbor, and Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bess and Wannabes.

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Englund family annual reunion PRINCETON — The 56th annual reunion of the Englund family was held on Aug. 2 with descendants gathering in Princeton. The original Englund family in America, Alfred and Emma, were Princeton residents a few years in the 1890s following their immigration from Sweden.

Upon Emma’s arrival she was employed in the Skinner and Lovejoy homes, while Alfred lived with and did carpenter work with his uncle, John Pierson.

It was John Pierson, along with other aspiring Princeton men, who had formed the Evangelical Covenant Church in 1871.

The church was organized

by C. P. Mellgren at a meeting held at the farm home of John Pierson and it was Pierson, C.G. Swanson and Andrew Johnson Rapp who became the corporate members.

The Englunds lived in Princeton a few years following their marriage and then Aflred decided to become a farmer and the family moved to the LaMoille/Malden area where they raised two boys and six girls. Emma and a twoyear-old daughter died in 1918 during the World War I flu epidemic but Alfred lived to see his family grow and prosper for many years. He died at age 92.

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In charge of the arrangements and the meeting were Gail and Cindy Tolene of Delaware, Ohio, assisted by Julia Cain of Princeton.

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— more days to turn on the Friday Night Lights. Look for the BCR’s 2015 Kick-Off special section in Thursday’s paper.

Still digging it PHS alumni come home to play

2015 Princeton soccer preview

New field, faces for Tiger soccer

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

By Becky Kramer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School volleyball program welcomed home former players for an alumni game Saturday, Aug. 22, at Prouty Gym. The Young Guns (PHS alumni from 2006-14) played three action-filled games against the Elders (alumni from 1992-2003). The Young Guns won the first and third games while the Elders came from behind to win the second game (with a little help from referee Andy Puck). Though there were a couple “questionable” calls, the Young Guns took the loss well showing great sportsmanship.

The Young Guns consisted of 2013 graduate Katherine Pranka, Jordann Mason (2012), Brianna Kamphuis, and Jolyn Kane (2011), Sarah Maynard, Jacqui Kane, and Katlin Petersen (2010), Josie Gustafson (2007) and Angela Baumgartner (2006).

The Elders consisted of Emily (Ellberg) Cook and Jordan Schafer (2003), Janda (Forristall) Stevens, Courtney (Sapp) Ludvigston, Kimberly Sluis, and Kaylee (Towns) Hennessy (1995), Rachel (Truitt) Carlson (1994), Shannon (Sapp) Killion and Sacha (Esme) Valle (1992) plus special coaches Rita Placek, Kaye Pearson, and 1991 graduates Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer and Tina (Forth) Heller.

Emily (Elllberg) Cook played volleyball at IVCC in 2004 then transferred to the University of Iowa where she received her bachelor’s degree and then her master’s degree from Saint Xavier University. She lives in Princeton with her husband, Nathan, and two children. Her favorite volleyball memory is the Latin Tourney in Chicago.

Jordan Schafer attended the University of Illinois and worked in the athletic department. She currently lives in Dallas where she enjoys playing sand volleyball. Her favorite memory is after losing the regional game asking Coach Puck if they could still have practice the next day. She says that being home

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Emily (Ellberg) Cook, a former coach and player in the PHS program, makes a pass in Saturday’s alumni game at PHS. Four mainstays of the 1990 state champion team at PHS, former head coach Rita Placek (left) and assistant coach Kaye Pearson, and standouts Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer and Tina (Forth) Heller watch the action from the sidelines Saturday. The alumni game was held in tribute to the 25th anniversary of their state championship.

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Scrimmaging for success

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The area football teams got their first experience under the Friday Night Lights with scrimmages.

They will go at it for real this week.

At Princeton: Princeton Tiger fans saw the boys in blue look a little more gray with the new outfits they will be eating this year. The home uniforms are charcoal gray with blue trim and blue numbers trimmed in white.

The new road jerseys will

be white with blue trim.

It was a good night of football, fourth-year Tiger coach Jesse Snyder said.

“Our kids competed and executed well. We always have things we can improve on. We will address those things this week in practice.

All in all I was pleased with our effort and execution,” he said.

“It’s always a positive in a scrimmage, when everyone comes out healthy.”

The Tigers will travel to Port Byron to kick off the season Friday against Riverdale. PHS

snapped a 21-game losing skid last year, winning their first game on the way to a 3-6 slate.

At Hall: Fourth-year coach Randy Tieman said the Red Devils got after it Friday at Nesti Stadium, tuning up for Friday’s season opener at Fulton.

“I thought we played hard and came off the ball well,” Tieman said.

The Red Devils come off a 7-4 2014 campaign, bowing out to eventual state champion Eastland-Pearl City

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PRINCETON — A change of scenery is coming in Dave Gray’s second season as head coach with the Princeton Tigers soccer team.

The location of Princeton High School home games has shifted from Tiskilwa and will now be played at Bryant Field in Princeton, but this is not the only major change the team faces this fall.

“There is a lot of change on our part simply because we graduated 15 seniors last year so we look like a completely different team,” Gray said. “We only had three or four guys that saw any real playing time at the varsity level last year so it will definitely be quite a bit different. We only have two seniors so we have a lot of the guys from the sophomore class up on the varsity roster.”

Losing so much experience will come with some growing pains for the young Tigers team, but Gray has high hopes for his two seniors, midfielder Tanner Kuhne and goalkeeper Isaac Salazar.

“Obviously they are going to be important leaders. Even if we had a dozen seniors I’m sure Tanner and Isaac would be two of our main go-to guys and would be captains anyway.

I expect Tanner to score goals and Isaac to stop them,” Gray said.

Kuhne and Salazar will also split co-captain responsibilities with junior defender Brent Loftus.

“We only had four players really see any varsity playing time last year so we’re inexperienced,” Gray said, noting sophomores Juan Robledo (F) and Jayden Pinter (MF) also saw varsity minutes last season.

Tiger soccer at a glance

Coach: David Gray (second year).

Last year: 12-13-1.

Who’s back?

Tanner Kuhne (Sr., M), Jayden Pinter (So., M), Juan Robledo (So., F), Isaac Salazar (Sr., G).

Who’s new? Kai Brown (Jr., M), Thomas Carr (So, D), Ryan Frank (So., D), Nolan Frank (So., M), Baron Hadley (So., G), Cade Harrison (So., D), Nolan Hunt (Jr., D), Brent Loftus (Jr., D), Colin Nelson (Jr., M), Josh Reinhardt (So, M), Brett Schenk (So., F), Ryane Watson (Jr., M).

According to Gray, the Tigers will have no shortness on athletic ability but figuring out the intricacies of the game is where the Tigers may be lacking with so many young players.

“I’m confident in our younger guys’ athletic abilities, but what we will need to figure out to be successful is our coverage and our spacing on the field. When they figure that, how and how soon it clicks with them will be important,” Gray said.

Gray has yet to cement his starting lineup but expect to see a plethora of new faces.

Loftus will be the leader of the defense and expect to see a combination of sophomores Cade Harrison, Nolan Hunt, Thomas Carr and Ryan Frank defending in front of second-year goalkeeper Salazar.

“We’ve put a lot of responsibility on Brent as a junior. We want him to be our vocal leader on defense and have a presence,” Gray said. “He didn’t start out as a captain at the beginning of camp but he simply outworked everyone.”

Kuhne will be the main

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The Princeton Tigers debuted their new charcoal gray uniforms in Friday’s Blue-White Night at Bryant Field.

They will open the season Friday at Riverdale.

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Alumni From Page 9 brings back a lot of memories.

Janda (Forristall) Stevens played volleyball at Michigan Tech University where she received her degree in chemical engineering. She then attended medical at SIU and currently is an emergency physician in Springfield. She is married to Ben Stevens and they have two sons, Nate, 8, and Henry, 6. Her favorite memory is the great friends that she made, going into the wrong hotel room, the Latin Tournament, and Mrs. Placek signing the permission slip for her to get her ears pierced. She said, “It’s fabulous to be home. I’m so happy to see all of these amazing women again.”

Courtney (Sapp) Ludvigson played college volleyball at Grinnell College. She taught high school German for seven years (six at PHS where she coached volleyball for two years). She currently is a service trainer for GEICO in Coralville, Iowa. She and her husband, Hudson, live in North Liberty, Iowa, with their two children, Carver, 6, and Bronwyn, 3. Her favorite memory is winning the super-sectional match at home where she served for the winning point. She said, “All I remember is the crowd chanting “I-S-U”. My hands were shaking and I was ecstatic that the ball was over and in.” She also said nothing compares to the friendships she made and kept through the program.

Kimberly Sluis played one year of volleyball at North Central College, then received her master’s degree from Indiana University. She is currently working on her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania. Kim and her husband, Joseph Maffey, live in Berwyn. She is vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at North Central. She says her favorite memory from high school volleyball is making great friends and going to state their senior year. She said,

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Jacqui Kane, a member of the 2008 state PHS squad, is still digging them up.

“This is such a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends. My volleyball friends were some of the best friends I’ve made in life.”

Kayley (Towns) Hennessy attended DePaul University in Chicago and now teaches high school math at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago.

She is married to Chris Hennessy and they have two sons, Lucas and Evan. Her favorite memories include being a starter on the 1994 team and also watching the PHS 1990 team win state. She said, “This is a fun way to see my teammates — Kim, Courtney, and Janda.”

Rachel (Truitt) Carlson attended Illinois Wesleyan University. She worked as an ICU nurse for 10 years while continuing her education. She now works as a nurse practitioner in internal medicine.

She married Paul Carlson and they have one son, Matthew.

Shannon (Sapp) Killion attended Milliken University. She taught biology and coached volleyball for three years. She

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Princeton High School volleyball alumni returning home Saturday to play were (front row, from left) Janda (Forristall) Stevens, Kim Sluis, Courtney (Sapp) Ludvigston, Shannon (Sapp) Killion, Kayley (Towns) Hennessy; (second row) Sacha (Esme) Valle, Kaitlin Peterson, Sarah Maynard, Jolyn Kane, Josie Gustafson and Brianna Kamphuis; and (back row) Rachel (Truitt) Carlson, Jordan Schaefer, Emily (Ellberg) Cook, Jaqui Kane, Jordann Mason, Katherine Pranka and Angela Baumgartner. Not pictured are Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer and Tina (Forth) Heller. is married to Jason Killion and they have two children, Kyle, 15, and Kyra, 13. Her favorite memories include having Max Lauritzen driving them everywhere and having matching hair ties. She said, “I moved to Princeton four days before school started. It was my sixth school in nine years. Princeton is home and being part of such an awesome tradition makes it all the better.”

Sacha (Esme) Valle played volleyball at IVCC, then attended design school in Chicago. Sacha and her husband, Mike Valle, live in LaSalle with her 15-year old daughter, Sophia, and her 9-year-old stepson, Gino. Her favorite memories include the bus rides and being part of a great team. She said it was great to see

some of her old teammates.

Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer attended the University of Notre Dame where she played volleyball all four years for the Irish and then graduate school at ISU. She is currently working at Illinois Elementary School Association in Bloomington. She married Skipp Schaefbauer and they have two children, Isabel, 13, and McKenna, 11.

The Elders may have lost to the Young Guns but these ladies can still hold their own in a volleyball game. There were a lot of laughs and smiles as a great time was had by both the players and the spectators.

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Hall senior Jake Merkel breaks away for a touchdown in Friday’s Red-White Scrimmage at Nesti Stadium. The Red Devils will open the season this week at Fulton.

PHS boys third, girls fifth

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Football From Page 9 27-20 in the second round of the 2A playoffs.

At St. Bede: Academy fans got to take in their first taste of scrimmage when the Bruins suited up for the first time in the preseason in more than two decades.

The nice weather made for great attendance at both the volleyball and football scrimmages, SBA athletic director Tom

McGunnigal said.

“Both parents and kids were out to support the teams in great numbers.

Our fans really seemed to enjoy everything about the format for the evening,” McGunnigal said.

“And everyone who came brought a fantastic amount of food for Fr. Ronald to give to the food pantry.”

The Bruins are under new leadership for the first time in 36 years with former assistant Jim Eustice taking over for former longtime coach John Bell-

Sports shorts Logan hit-a-thon PRINCETON — The Princeton Logan Junior High School softball team will host a hit-a-thon fundraiser at the PHS softball field starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Players are seeking donations for how many feet their best hit goes. Also, Saturday’s doubleheader between

ino, who retired after the 2014 season.

The Bruins travel to Amboy at the Harbor.

At Bureau Valley: Like all coaches, second-year Storm skipper Spencer Davis said the big thing Friday was that “everybody made it out safe.”

They are now focusing on Friday’s season-opener at home against Erie-Prophetstown.

BV went 4-5 last year, missing out on the playoffs.

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Logan and Dimmick has been moved to West Side Park at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Prowl tryouts

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The Princeton boys golf team placed third in the Byron Invitational among four scoring teams.

Junior Colby Robbins shot a 79 to finishing tied for third, eventually placing fifth after a scorecard playoff.

Colton Erven also placed in the top ten, finishing ninth with a 93, and Josh Eggers added a 97.

“All in all, was a good day for the Tigers. They competed hard and kept moving forward,” PHS coach Will Gross said.

At Rock Falls: The Princeton girls finished fifth in the 15-team field of the Rocket Invite at Rock River Country Club. Gross said senior Arraia Hicks played one of the best rounds he has seen, finishing second with an 83 (39-44).

Audra Reidner finished 11th with a 98.

“Arraia opened her season just how we had planned and stuck to her game plan

showing off her long and short game skills,” Gross said. “She was poised and overcame some tough holes with great holes, which is exactly what it takes to play at the level that she plays at.

She made every putt that she needed and avoided the ‘big’ number throughout a tough day.”

Gross said senior Audra Reidner did well to gain her composure, coming back with a 44 on the Front 9 after opening with a 54 on the back.

Rounding out the Tigresses scoring were senior Jaimee Ciesielski (119) and junior Rachel Jensen (126).

St. Bede was led by Aiko Mendoza (101) and Stephanie Boehm (119).

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Soccer From Page 9 man in the middle as he will lead a pack of midfielders that will include a starting combination of juniors Kai Brown and Ryane Watson and sophomores Nolan Frank, Joshua Reinhardt, Colin Nelson and Pinter.

The Tigers will look to create spacing on offense with Kuhne, Robledo, Pinter and soph Brett Schenck leading the charge.

“That’s what those guys like to do and that’s turn and go. They have a lot of col-

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Princeton’s Arraia Hicks taps in a putt at Rock River Country Club Saturday in Rock Falls. She placed second with an 83 in the Rocket Invite.

lective speed and I expect them to get out and run. If they catch a rhythm together I think they’ll be tough to defend if we can get them some through and long balls.”

The Tigers didn’t have to wait long to play on Bryant Field as they hosted the Cardinals of Stillman Valley High School on Monday night. Results were not available at press time.

“We’re excited to be in Princeton at Bryant Field. It could definitely help the program out, especially getting more fans in the seats to watch our games. So we’re excited about that,” Gray said.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

PUTNAM COUNTY FARMLAND 142+/- TOTAL ACRES The following described farmland will be offered by Public Auction.

Sale day location: Magnolia Fire Barn, 107 N Chicago St, Magnolia, IL 61336 OPEN TENANCY 2015

SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2015 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2015

DETAILS: 142.808 Acres +/- located in the South ½ of Section 18, Magnolia Twp, Putnam County, Illinois Mature timber, great hunting and recreational land with 57.01 acres of tillable.

Farm is allocated for PLC program Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ BrummelRealty.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) Property will be sold on a per gross surveyed acre basis.

2.) Seller will provide Buyer with survey dated June 28th, 2011.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. Balance is due & payable on or before September 29th, 2015.

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

5.) The 2015 real estate taxes due and payable in 2016 will be the responsibility of the Seller. The 2016 real estate taxes due and payable in 2017 will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

6.) Property has 57.01 tillable acres per Putnam County FSA department.

7.) Taxes for 2014 = $498.04 8.) Tenancy for the 2016 crop year is open. Possession on the tillable portion of farm to be given upon removal of the 2015 crop.

9.) Hunting rights & possession on the timber portion of farm to be given upon closing.

10.) Seller retains the 2015 crop.

11.) Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

12.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

13.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

14.) For additional information or to view the property, contact : Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

Attorney for Seller: Alan Marsh 511 East Etna Rd Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2000 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Scott Brummel, Broker Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 630-553-3200 815-699-7999 www.BrummelRealty.com www.RickRediger.com

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 659 Easy Road in Ohio, IL (Located 2 1/2 Miles North on Rt. 26 Thence West 2.4 Miles to Farm) on:

SAT., AUGUST 29, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PICK UP TRUCK: 5.7 V-8Truck w/3rd Door, Tow Package, Tonto Cover & Tool Box; Truck has New Fuel Pump & Tank w/Over 250,000 Miles FURNITURE: Porcelain Top Table & Sm. Cabinet; White Paint Cupboard w/ Chicken Design; Spinning Wheel; Old Children’s Sleds & Goat Cart; Shepherds Hooks; Metal/Iron Loom; Old Metal Lockers; Lg. Open Storage Cabinet; Many Furniture Pieces Too Numerous to List!!!

TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: 32 Ft. Werner Aluminum Ladder; Toro Mower; 38 & 42 In Agri Fab Lawn Sweepers; Wood Burning Stove; Garden & Hand Tools; Forney Lincoln 225 Welder; Stand Up Air Compressor for Holding Tank Only; Chainsaw; Clinton Horizontal Shaft Motor; Floor Jacks; Sm. Torch; Weed Eaters; Engine Items; Stainless Steel Feeders; 16 Ft Cattle Panels; Cast Iron Butchering Kettle; Homemade Cherry Pitter; Many Steel & Wood Posts; Pile of Scrap Metal; Lumber; Electrical & Woven Wire; Casement Windows; Storm & Various Doors; ATV Tires & Rims; 70 Horse Chrysler Boat Motor; Old Bicycles Including Two Seaters; Camping Supplies-Lanterns & Stoves SELLER:

TOM KESSEL, OHIO, IL

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

ESTATE AUCTION

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

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

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

VERNON LUTHER ESTATE, NEPONSET, IL

ATTORNEY: ANDREW RUSSELL, ADMINISTRATOR TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) THOMAS C. ) STROUSE, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015-P-58 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Thomas C. Strouse. Letters of Office were issued on August 12, 2015, to Paul R. Strouse, 13-22 Spring Creek Drive, Lanark, Illinios 61046, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 29, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 20th day of August, 2015. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and 8, 2015.

Princeton, IL 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executors, or in the office of such Circuit Clerk and with the Independent Executors, on or before February 20, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executors is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

Dated this 14th day of August, 2015.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Paul Kessler and Alan Kessler, Independent Executors 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 18, 25 and Sept. 1, 2015.

in Plat Book B, Page 38, in the Recorder’s Office of Bureau County, Illinois, sometimes known as Wilcox’s Addition PIN No. 16-16-127-012 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at 11:15 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made pay able to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 42 Federal Building, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be for warded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. 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 FORECLOSURELAW. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 1st day of July, 2015. /s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Gold Fire Protection District, in the County of Bureau and the State of Illinois, upon my oath state that the following is a true statement of all money received and disbursed by me as the Treasurer of such Mineral-Gold Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning on May 1, 2013 and ending on April 30, 2014.

ITEMS OF RECEIPT Total cash balance on hand, per last Annual Report $160,517.94 Insurance Refunds 31.00 Illinois Municipal League, 2% Fire Tax 597.71 Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Receipts 1,217.83 Interest on Now, Amdex, CD Accounts 742.78 TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE $163,107.26 ITEMS OF DISBURSEMENT Illinois Power Company, utilities $2,519.77 Russell, English, Scoma, & Beneke, P.C. (legal) 2,702.75 5 Alarm Equipment, LLC 1,310.12 Mineral- Gold Fire Department ($784.85 training) 1,469.96 Patrick Blackert (FFII Class & Mileage) 1,636.24 Gem Electronics 3,083.25 Mediacom 916.85 Sheffield Rescue Unit 1,000.00 Air One Equipment 707.00 Jon Blackert (reimbursement for: EMS$664.46; supplies-$1,423.47)chief 2,687.93 Alexis Fire Equipment Co., equipment 3,586.41 Frontier, phone 367.34 Bob Norton Insurance Agency, insurance 5,769.00 Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., insurance 1,315.00 EMP, Inc. 350.59 Family Medicine-Annawan 342.00 Anthony Goodman-trustee fees (reimbursement for conference $565.08) $ 1,165.08 Brent Heavener-trustee 600.00 Vicky Rambo-custodian 430.00 Jay Blackert-truck custodian 720.00 Hodges 66 437.50 Wade Blackert-trustee 450.00 All other disbursements less than $300 1,338.13 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 34,904.92 RECAPITULATION Total Amount Received $ 163,107.26 Total Amount Paid Out 34,904.92 Balance On Hand, April 30, 2014 $ 128,202.34 Fund Balance Reserved for Capital Purchases, April 30, 2014 $ 90,000.00 Fund Balance Unreserved, April 30, 2014 38,202.34 Total Fund Balance, April 30, 2014 $ 128,202.34 /s/Anthony Goodman, Treasurer Mineral-Gold Fire Protection District Submitted and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this 14 day of August, 2015 /s/Michelle A Dynes, Notary Public Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 25, 2015.

described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Area Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356, Telephone NO. 815875-8732(4).

2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 307 E. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362 3. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Thirteen (13) and Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Forty-four (44) in the Original Town (now City) of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois; excepting and reserving, however, the underlying coal and fireclay together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same from the surface of said premises.

PIN 18-35-353-016 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 42 Federal Building, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2014 and 2015 thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. 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. DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 1st day of July s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MAXINE KESSLER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2015-P-60 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Maxine Kessler.

Letters of Office were issued to Paul Kessler, 111 North Pleasant Street, Princeton, IL 61356, and Alan Kessler, 160 Oak Villa Road, Dallas, OR 97338, as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East,

SYSTEM INTEGRATOR FOR A NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 HOST/ REMOTE SYSTEM 9-1-1 Northern Illinois Next Generation Alliance (9-1-1 NINGA) will accept sealed proposals for a qualified System Integrator for a Next Generation 9-1-1 Host/remote System.

The 9-1-1 Systems participating in 9-1-1 NINGA are Boone County, Bureau County, DeKalb County, JoDaviess County, Lee County, McHenry County, Ogle County, Stephenson County, Whiteside County, and Winnebago County. Responses are due at the following address by 11:00 a.m.

CST on Friday, October 23, 2015.

Rockford Fire 9-1-1 Office Attn: Sandy Stansell 204 S. First Street Rockford, IL 61104 To request a copy of the RFP please send an email to: ninga911@gmail.com.

Published in the Bureau County Republican August 25 and 27, 2015.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) ROBERT M. MATTINGLY, JAMIE ) WYPASEK, AND CITY OF PRINCETON, ) Defendants. ) CIVIL NO. 14-1271 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Area Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356, Telephone NO. 815-875-8732(4).

2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 302 N. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356.

3. The legal description of the real estate is: The North Half of Sublot 1 in Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 119 in the Original Town (now City) of Princeton, according to the Plat of said Lot 2 Recorded

FINANCIAL STATEMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC FUNDS PUBLICATION ACT (30 ILCS 15) MINERAL-GOLD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS COUNTY OF BUREAU ) I, Anthony Goodman, Treasurer of the Mineral-

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Property located at: 307 E St Paul, Spring Valley, IL Property is sold “AS IS” Terms of sale: 10% due at time of sale by Cashiers’ Check, Payable to US Marshall Service; balance within 30 days. Taxes will not be prorated.

Rural Development credit is not available Minimum Bid: $29000.00 Rural Development has a security interest in the property For additional information contact: USDA Rural Development 312 E Backbone Rd, Suite B, Princeton, IL PH: 815-875-8732 ext 4 www.resales.usda.gov OPEN HOUSE, September 2, 2015 2-4 pm.

“USDA is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program Complaint Form, found on line at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA Office, call (866) 6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of The information requested on the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 202509410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.”

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