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And the survey says ... No! Bureau Valley School Board nixes new junior high school addition, consolidation

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — The survey said no, and the Bureau Valley School Board agreed.

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Bureau Valley School Board withdrew its resolution to move forward with plans to construct a junior high addition onto the high school in Manlius.

The motion was made by board member Kent Siltman and seconded by board member Don DeWaele. The board unanimously voted in favor of the motion, with board member Justin Yepsen absent from the meeting.

The decision was made after reviewing the canvassing

results that showed an overwhelming response against the junior high addition. Registered voters in the district were recently sent a survey asking those people if they were in favor of consolidating the two junior high schools in Buda and Walnut, as well as questions about building a new kindergarten through fifth-grade building in the southern portion of the district.

There were 4,552 surveys sent out to registered voters in the school district, and 43 percent of those surveys were returned.

Of those returned, 71 percent voted against the junior high addition, while 29 percent voted in favor of the addition.

When asked whether or not they were in favor of con-

structing a new prekindergarten through fifth-grade elementary school in a location to be determined in the southern part of the district, 64 percent of surveys said no, 33 percent said yes. Three percent had no response.

After reviewing the results, board vice president Don King suggested the board take a six-month board retreat to come up with other options for the district.

“We’re going to have to do something in the future,” he said. “When you look at all the buildings and see the age of them‚ it won’t work. The time in obviously right now and looking at where we are at, looking at where our population is going — sometime, some place, someone is going to have to address this issue and lead it and come up with an option that works for everyone in these communities.”

King said if Bureau Valley doesn’t find a solution for the aged buildings, the state of Illinois will cure the issue on its own.

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BEST in the business PES looks at tentative budget

By E ric E ngel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Egan Hicks spoke briefly about the Bureau Educational Support Team (BEST) Program during the Princeton Elementary School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 24, while board members welcomed new staff members and dissected the tentative budget for the 201516 school year.

Hicks, the director and principal for the BEST program, indicated the building move from Malden to Cherry has been a little hectic, but things are falling into place.

The BEST program inherited the kindergarten through fourth-grade program from Ohio, increasing its enrollment from fifth through 12th grade last year to kindergarten through 12th-grade this year.

“The transition has been excellent, as this staff is making my job much easier,” Hicks said, stating the BEST program added a classroom to accommodate the new students.

Hicks said 50 percent of the staff is new to the BEST program this year, which includes four teachers, one full-time social worker, five aides and Hicks. Each student will cost $132 per day to educate during Fiscal Year 2016,

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‘Mooooo’-ving toward the Bureau County Fair Wednesday morning saw the arrival of the first four-legged Bureau County Fair attendees. Final preparations for the fair were underway as workers did a final walk through before the fair’s opening day. The cool, pleasant weather will most certainly help make this year’s fair well attended. The Bureau County Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 30.

Wyanet remembers The War of 1812 Honoring five veterans of our nation’s second war for independence

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

WYANET — Often overshadowed by our nation’s other wars, the War of 1812 has been, at times, considered insignificant after being fought to a stalemate.

But the War of 1812 was important in the shaping of our nation in many ways.

Wyanet will be honoring those who helped shape it at Forest Hill Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. In the event of rain, it will be held at the Wyanet VFW building.

Cold weather is on it’s way!

The Wyanet VFW will conduct a military salute, and there will be a cemetery walk.

The public is invited to join the descendants of the veterans in remembrance. The veterans are John Blake, Joseph Sparks, Townsend Fletcher, William Frankeberger and

Frost Swartout.

While Britain was locked in battle with France’s Napoleon Bonaparte, they sought to cut his supply lines by blockading U.S. ships bound for France. Their aggressive actions led to President

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Young authors publish book at Bureau Valley North Teacher Nora Kelly: ‘It was like Christmas opening up the box’

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — Nora Kelly, a third-grade teacher at Bureau Valley North, has turned her students into published authors.

Her last year’s third grade class wrote and published a book called, “The Invisible Ghost of 3K.” Students got the opportunity to write about what an invisible ghost would see during a typical day in a thirdgrade class.

Each student was assigned a different topic — whether it was reading, math, social studies, computers, music, recess or library — and wrote their perspective on what happens during those times in the school day.

This was the first year Kelly assigned this project to her third-grade class. She said as she began embracing a new writing curriculum in her classroom, a focal point was pushing students to be authors.

Kelly brainstormed ways to incorporate this idea in her lesson planning.

At the end of the year, she conducted a Google search that brought her in touch with Student Treasurers Publishing. At no cost, the company sent Kelly a manuscript and writing topics ideas for the class.

Students had to come up with an idea to write about and also had to incorporate dialogue a ghost may hear in the classroom. Once they got their ideas, they each wrote numerous rough drafts, until the final copy became a clear picture.

Kelly said their final copy had to be their nicest hand writing in black pen with no spelling mistakes and no punctuation errors.

The entire process took about three weeks to complete.

“There was a lot of practicing and editing involved,” Kelly said.

Looking back, the students, who are now fourth-graders, said they thought they would never get done in time because of all the work involved in coming up with a final product.

To top off their piece, students each drew an illustration to better visualize their story.

Once the manuscript was complete, it was sent away during the summer to be printed and bound into the book.

“It was like Christmas opening up the box,” said Kelly, as she talked about what it was like to finally get the box of books in July.

Students just got a look at their final product when they came back to school last week. The excitement of seeing their piece was felt throughout the room, as they flipped through the pages and talked about the experience of writing their first book.

One student spoke up and said this experience made him realize just how much work authors go through to

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“We won’t like what that cure is,” he said. “We cannot keep this course forever.”

Siltman agreed the board needs to step back and rethink a new plan.

“We need to find what an acceptable plan is. We need

to assess what it is, and what it is we’re going to need. We need to develop a flushedout plan and need to build community support for that plan,” he said.

Board President Dr. Rick Cernovich didn’t necessarily disagree with fellow board members, but he took a more direct approach on the issue.

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At the end of last school year, Nora Kelly’s third-grade class at Bureau Valley North wrote and published a book about what an invisible ghost would see or hear on a typical day in third grade. The students, who are know fourth-graders, just got to see their final product last week as they returned back to school. write an entire book.

Kelly said she plans to make this a class project each year from here on out. It’s a great teaching tool and safe for students, as they never used their last names for confidentiality reasons, she said.

He said he didn’t want to rethink the plans, but rather wanted to follow what he believed the results of the survey meant.

“What the survey told me was people in the communities all want a school.

Everybody wants a grade school,” he said.

Cernovich said the south needs a new school, and

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Sheffield deserves a new school.

“Once that happens, we will re-harmonize and equalize this district,” he said.

Cernovich threw out the idea of putting prekindergarten through first grade in Wyanet; second through fourth grades in Sheffield and fifth through eighth

“I’m so proud of them,” she said. “This book is a memory-keeper for me.”

For parents who are interested in purchasing a copy of the book, the cost is $20 per book.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com. grades in Buda.

“Is it the less expensive way to do it? No. But the people don’t seem to care.

They would rather spend a little more money and have an attendance center in each town ... We all want a school in our community,” he said.

Following comments, DeWaele made the motion

to take a 30-day retreat on the issue and return with new ideas and options in November. King seconded the motion, and the board unanimously approved.

To view a full report on the canvassing results, visit the Bureau Valley Schools’ website at BV340.org.

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Heartland Bank’s Great Medallion Hunt to begin

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Travelin’ along in Neptune’s Car The Princeton Coffeehouse presented the duo, Neptune’s Car, Saturday, Aug. 22. The event, which includes beverages and desserts, is held monthly at the Open Prairie United Church of Christ on East Marion Street in Princeton.

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Flippin’ flapjacks in Malden Tyler Bickett prepares pancakes on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Malden Fire Department’s pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser. The event was held at the fire station in Malden.

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PRINCETON — Heartland Bank’s Great Medallion Hunt begins Saturday, Aug. 29. This is the 28th year for the Great Medallion Hunt. As in the past, the lucky individual(s) finding Heartland Bank’s Great Medallion will win $1,000 in Princeton Chamber gift certificates and a convertible ride in the Homestead parade on Saturday, Sept.

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Hunters will need to decipher the clues to find the hidden Medallion. The Medallion is approximately 3-1/2 inches in diameter, 1/8-inch thick and has the Heartland Bank logo on it. It will be hidden on public property within the city limits of Princeton, and in a location that will not pose any danger to searchers. Nothing needs to be broken into, dug up, or torn apart to find it.

The Medallion is not hidden at City-County Park, the Bureau County Fairgrounds or at any of the local ceme-

teries. If you find the Medallion, call the phone number that will be attached to it.

When the Medallion is found, an official announcement will be made on Heartland Bank’s Facebook page as soon as its discovery has been confirmed. It will also be posted to the Bureau County Republican’s website (www.bcrnews. com) and announced on WZOE radio.

Heartland Bank’s Great Medallion Hunt Committee will release clues on the bank’s Facebook page, in the Bureau County Republican and on WZOE every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning Saturday, Aug. 29.

The goal of the Heartland Bank Great Medallion Hunt is to provide everyone the opportunity to get caught up in the spirit of the annual Homestead Festival and get it off to a great start. Heartland Bank’s Great Medallion Hunt is open to everyone except families associated with Heartland Bank and Trust Co.

Madigan: Sexual assault survivors won’t pay for exams CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly billing sexual assault survivors for the collection of evidence related to their attacks. House Bill 3848 was passed by the General Assembly unanimously and signed into law Monday, Aug. 24.

The new law, initiated

by Madigan, ensures compliance with the federal Violence Against Women Act of 2013 (VAWA) and removes a barrier that may prevent sexual assault survivors from going to the hospital after the crime.

“I strongly encourage anyone who is sexually assaulted to go quickly to a hospital emergency room for necessary care and to collect evidence of the crime,” Madigan said.

“This law assures that in the aftermath of a sexual assault, a survivor will not be sent a bill for those critical ER services that play an important role in helping law enforcement make an arrest and work to achieve justice for the survivor.”

Following a sexual assault, survivors are urged to go to hospital emergency rooms for a medical foren-

sic examination. This is an invasive examination that can last four to six hours and involves the collection of physical evidence from the survivor’s body.

The physical evidence, collected through what is commonly referred to as a “sexual assault evidence kit” or a “rape kit,” is then sent to a crime lab for testing. The test results are a critical part of a criminal investigation and may later be used in a criminal prosecution.

HB 3848 expressly prohibits hospitals, emergency room physicians and other providers of sexual assault services from charging the survivor or sending the survivor a bill. Hospitals must also provide a written notice to survivors when they are discharged, explaining that they may not be billed and providing information regarding who to contact if they receive a bill. Under the new law, fines may be imposed on providers who bill or refer a survivor to a collection agency.

The law brings Illinois into compliance with the VAWA, which requires Illinois to certify that sexual assault survivors are not

being billed for medical forensic examinations as a condition of receiving federal grant funds. Failure to comply with VAWA could result in the loss of these federal funds which are used to provide services to victims, to train law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and to train Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), who work with victims to gather evidence and help them begin the recovery process.

Madigan’s effort to draft and ensure passage of this new law builds on the work she has done for over a decade to protect survivors of sexual violence, strengthen their rights and increase the likelihood of successful prosecutions of sex crimes.

Madigan has led the effort to significantly increase the number of trained SANEs in hospitals throughout Illinois and has worked to pass legislation to mandate the testing of sexual assault evidence kits, as well as to improve college responses to campus sexual assaults.

Madigan’s office provides funding for dozens of organizations that offer critical services to survivors.

The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

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compared to $136 last year. Hicks is only projecting a 7 percent increase in the BEST program budget for FY ‘16 despite the roughly 25 percent increase in students.

“We want to offer a quality education at an efficient cost. We’re trying to get the best bang for the buck for our students,” he said.

PES Superintendent Tim Smith said he appreciates Hick’s efforts to save money, as the BEST program’s tuition bill is paid out of the Princeton #115 bank accounts.

Hicks meets monthly with all 16 superintendents in the district cooperative to discuss pressing matters.

Smith noted the Illinois Association of School Boards dinner will be at the Spring Valley elementary building at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6, where the vision for public education in Illinois will be discussed.

Smith examined the tentative PES budget for FY ‘16, which will be approved in September after the official audit takes place.

He indicated he was extremely conservative on revenue projections and a little generous on expense projections

because of the unpredictable financial assurances presented to public schools in Illinois, but he is confident PES will outperform the projections.

Smith explained his FY ‘16 projections of just under $1,618,000 being transferred from the working cash fund to the education, building and transportation funds, compared to $1,350,000 in FY ‘15.

He voiced his disappointment in the state’s reduction of regular vocational transportation reimbursements by nearly 44 percent.

“We’re following the mandated laws to bus kids who live more than a mile and a half away from school, yet funding has virtually dropped to 56 percent of what it’s supposed to be,” Smith said. “That’s horrible and makes it really hard to run a school bus in an elementary district with a large number of riders.”

The district ended FY ‘15 with a balance of $1,151,710 and has a projected surplus spending balance of $1,258,907 for FY ‘16, resulting in a projected surplus balance of $2,410,617. Smith said three revenue lines of budget have been confirmed with the state — general state aid, early childhood block grant

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In other business at Monday’s meeting: • Two sessions of community development engagements at a total cost of $1,200 were approved.

• The BEST program tentative budget, with revenue and expense projections both at $600,069, was tentatively approved.

• A budget hearing for PES and the BEST program was scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Sept. 28 at Logan Junior High.

• Freedom of Information Act copy rate of 10 cents per copy was approved.

• Committee assignments were approved.

• Board members approved the following PES hires: Amy Rynkewicz as full-time counselor for Douglas and Lincoln Elementary; Kelly Eiken, paraprofessional for Logan Junior High; Sherri Connor, paraprofessional at Logan Junior High; Sera Scott, parttime art teacher for PES; and Jodee Zelenik, paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary.

• Board members approved the following PES district #115 resignations: Tiffany Johnson

and Jan Welsh, paraprofessionals.

• The following recalls for the early childhood program were approved: Shelley Colton, Tracey Newberry and Holly Wright, Bright Beginnings aides; Janet Becker, Bright Beginnings parent facilitator; Mary D’Ambrosio, Bright Beginnings secretary; and Lynn Ferrell and Marcia Caldwell, parent coordinators.

• The board approved the retirement of Janda Nordstrom from the early childhood program.

• The following nominations for the BEST program were approved: Kristen Lamps and Brianna Verucchi, BEST teachers; Brandi Cade, IMRF authorized agent; Karen Safranski, BEST treasurer; Emily Chiado and Jessica Lukosus, teaching assistants; Kathy Scheri and Richard Verucchi, BEST long-term substitutes; and Jamie Stuart Taylor, school social worker.

Brandi Cade was reinstated as the BEST teaching assistant and bookkeeper, and the following resignations were approved: Jeff Spears and Lacey Kasap, BEST teachers; Cindy Verway, BEST teaching assistant; and Pamela Wingate, school social worker.

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War of 1812 From Page 1 James Madison to ask Congress to declare war against Britain over what was considered British violations of American sovereignty at sea. It was the first time a president asked for a declaration of war.

The war lasted 32 months, and while ending in a stalemate, its legacy is far reaching. It was a war fought not only at sea but on all borders. Some of the significant results are as follows: • The victories over the British supported Native Americans by the American militias and frontiersmen in the Illinois territory helped result in the expansion of the West and the further settlement of the Great Lakes area.

• Three separate, unsuccessful invasions of the Canadian territory united their people and helped give birth to Canada as an independent nation.

• The battle of Fort McHenry helped give birth to our national anthem.

• The beginning of the lore of Uncle Sam began with Troy, New York military supplier Sam Wilson.

• After Washington was burned by the British, in revenge for the American sacking of York (present day Toronto), a sense of nationalism swept the country. Rather than seeing themselves as they had in the past, such as New Yorkers or Virginians, people began to think of themselves as Americans.

The White House, Capitol building, the Library of Congress and several other buildings were rebuilt and divisive politics were set aside. The time which followed the war is known as The Era of Good Feelings.

• The War of 1812 led to The Monroe Doctrine in 1823 which stated that any further attempts by a European power to colonize in North and South America would be seen as acts of aggression.

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

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Yorktown Cemetery in Tampico with the Rev. Brian Moore, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating.

The Garland Funeral Home of Walnut was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Piper

PRINCETON — Mildred Marie Piper passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at the age of 97, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Mildred was born Feb. 11, 1918, in Princeton to John Oscar and Fannie Marie (Linn) Anderson. She went to school in the Princeton schools system. Mildred married Virgil L. Piper on March 15, 1938, at St. Matt’s parsonage. He preceded Mildred in death on Sept. 10, 2011. They were married for 73 years. Mildred spent her lifetime as a homemaker raising her children.

Today, Mildred is survived by her two daughters, Dorothy (the late Richard) Hubbard of Princeton and Shirley (the late William) Buchanan, also of Princeton. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Teresa (Eric) Davis of Princeton, Tina (Ken) Christensen of Walnut, Robert (April) Buchanan of Princeton, Larry (Veronica) Piper of Princeton, Delores (Steve) Underwood of Princeton and Albert (Debbie) Hubbard of Princeton; 11 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Virgil; one brother, Oscar Anderson; and one great-grandchild, Brett Christensen.

A funeral service for Mildred will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton with Pastor Norman Femrite of the First Lutheran Church in Princeton officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

The family will receive friends during a visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Tri-County Humane Society or to the First Lutheran Church of Princeton.

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

Merrill Underwood

PRINCETON — Merrill T. Underwood, 83, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015.

Arrangements are pending with the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. — Danny Ray Nevitt of Flagler Beach, Fla., died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

He was born Feb. 4, 1947, in Princeton. He was a resident of Tiskilwa for many years and was employed by CGB in Hennepin until retirement.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970. His son, Shawn, served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and his daughter, Dana, is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force. She will retire on Nov. 1 of this year.

Surviving are his wife, Judy; one son, Shawn of Katy, Texas; two daughters, Dana Spilinik of North Pole, Alaska, and Sara Morris of Mt. Morris; one stepson, Rick Scott of Flagler Beach, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Lisa Wofford of Cleveland, Tenn.; three sisters, Barb Schmitt and Rita Salsman of Tiskilwa, and Linda Roberts of Buda; one brother, Jim of Slidell, La.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ve, and his mother, Frances; two brothers, Paul and Larry; and one sister, Grace Alene.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26, at St. Mary’s Parish in Tiskilwa, followed by a lunch in the church hall.

Marjorie Ashbrook EAST MOLINE — Marjorie Y. Ashbrook, 90, of East Moline, a former resident of Arlington Heights for 50 years, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, in her home.

Born May 29, 1925, in Sheffield to Walter C. and Pearl (Cook) Young, she married Dexter Ashbrook.

She had worked as a home economics teacher and later was head of tec services for Kirk School in Palatine.

She was a graduate of Illinois State University.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights.

Surviving are three daughters, Jane M. Grubb of Irvine, Calif., Susan (Derek) Ashbrook McLeish of Lompoc, Calif., and Nancy Ashbrook of East Moline; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dexter.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28, at the Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson Disease Foundation.

The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

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Bottled water donated after boil order St. Margaret’s Health recently donated 30 cases of bottled water to John F. Kennedy School in light of the recent boil order in Spring Valley. Those present at the donation include (from left) Dan Kleinau, paraprofessional; Michelle Villarreal, JFK principal’s secretary; Marybeth Miklavic, JFK superintendent’s secretary; Linda Burt, St. Margaret’s VP of Quality and Community Services; and Jeremy Fox, JFK custodian.

Chicago residents arrested for passing counterfeit bills SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley Police Department arrested and charged three Chicago individuals for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills at various Spring Valley businesses on Aug. 21.

The trio was also allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills at various businesses in LaSalle and Peru prior to being apprehended by police.

Javonte Roberson, 29, was charged with one count of forgery and was taken to Bureau County Jail.

John R. Sharp, 25, was charged with two counts of forgery and was taken to Bureau County Jail.

Jamie J. Smith, 26, was charged with multiple forgery charges pending in Bureau County. Smith was transferred to the custody of the LaSalle Police Department.

The bills were used at various Spring Valley locations including Angelo’s Restaurant, Jimmy John’s, Dollar General, Valley News and Casey’s General Store.

Police reports Princeton Police Aggravated battery

Jazmine R. Delbridge, 19, of Princeton was charged with three counts of aggravated battery and one count of aggravated battery to a police officer in the 500 block of Park Avenue East at 8:12 p.m. Aug. 23.

Bureau County Sheriff Domestic battery arrests

Michael A. Rodriguez, 24, of DePue was charged with domestic battery in the 1200 block of Saint Paul Street in

DePue at 5:32 p.m. Aug. 21.

Gary D. Shockley, 27, of LaMoille was charged with domestic battery on 3125 East Street in Clarion Township at 5:38 p.m. Aug. 23.

Aggravated battery arrest

Jazmine R. Delbridge, 19, of Princeton was charged with aggravated battery in the 00 block of Park Avenue West in Princeton at 1:07 a.m. Aug. 24.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Be a lifelong student Nothing inspired me more when I was younger than the promise of a new school year. It was a fresh start, that exciting feeling that anything could happen. The possibilities were endless: I could discover some secret talent, meet a new student or attract the attention of a cute boy. And best of all, I was able to see my friends after a long summer of barely seeing anyone outside my family.

Fresh school supplies, new activities Shannon and teachers, new clothes, different Serpette haircuts — it was a chance to create COMMENTARY a whole new me.

Even after I would reach the second half of the school year and the excitement had worn off as I settled into my routine, it was fine because by then I was already thinking about what new adventures I could have during the summer, and how different I’d be by the start of the following year.

Even in high school, as many of my classmates were saying they didn’t want to move on to the next chapter in their lives, I was the total opposite.

I couldn’t wait for college. I embraced the change, both socially and academically. Sure, I was nervous.

I was going to be living with a stranger, going to a challenging university known for its demanding workload and missing my brothers, sisters, friends and parents. But, my excitement won out over my nerves, and those four years of college were filled with firsts, including my first plane ride, my first visit overseas, my first realization that I was a decent writer.

Each year of school from kindergarten to my senior year in college was exhilarating, and although I didn’t know it at the time, it was the kind of feeling a lot of people lose as they get older and get stuck in the rut of the daily grind. I certainly did. My feelings of exhilaration became fewer and fewer, and many days I would feel unsettled, bored and dreaming of some sort of challenge or big change. I stopped trying new things and when I did try to vary my routine, my irregular work schedule would often intervene.

When I had children, those feelings of boredom vanished. I suddenly didn’t have enough hours in my day to accommodate babies who demanded every minute of my free time and every ounce of my energy. And again, suddenly, I was inundated with all kinds of firsts. Their first smiles, first words, first steps, first days of school.

Last year, I was given an opportunity to say goodbye to my job at another newspaper, one that I had for 17 years, to become the copy editor at this newspaper. It meant I wouldn’t have to work nights or weekends, and I’d get to work once again with a good friend and respected colleague. For those reasons alone, I would have said yes. But as icing on the cake, it gave me a chance to get out of the rut I was in with my old job, to meet new people, learn new skills, to get those butterflies in my stomach — the ones I always told my children to work through because it just meant they were nervous about trying something new or taking on a challenge.

I couldn’t wait to leave my old job and take on a new one. And, in the past year, I’ve never looked back, except to thank my lucky stars I wasn’t too scared or set in my ways to pass up this opportunity.

I learned something about myself in the process: I thought I had become risk adverse as I grew older. I truly had turned into one of those people who feared change. But in the past year, buoyed by my successful transition to a new job, I’ve taken on other challenges. And I’ve learned I’m a better person when I’m trying new things and trying to better myself in some way, shape or form.

My children have noticed the challenges I’ve taken on, and I hope they learn some important lessons from the goals I’ve set for myself. Here’s what I want them to know, and I wish I hadn’t lost sight of it for as long as I did: Make learning a lifelong effort; meet different people; go new places. Never forget just how much fun being a student can be.

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

First Person Dana Macklin Town: Walnut.

Family: Parents, Jill and Damon Macklin.

Occupation: Park district employee.

What was your first job: Walnut Park District.

What is your favorite movie: “A Walk to Remember.”

What is your favorite book: “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins.

What is the best concert you’ve been to: I haven’t been to a concert.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: To be able to travel wherever and whenever.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Being out of sports while recovering from knee surgery.

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

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

What is something you like about your hometown: Our Fourth of July celebration.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: Candelight Inn, Chicken George.

Is there anything you would change about your hometown: There isn’t anything I would change.

Headlines from the past It’s time to don our time travel suits for another adventure into “Headlines from the past.”

BCR Sept. 29, 1898. A Horse and Cow Shot. Fred Krugel and Godfrey O’Byrus, both of Peru, where indicted by the grand jury for malicious mischief. While walking along the railroad tracks in Hall Township, the two decided to see what a cow and a horse would do when shot.

Krugel took his .22 rifle and shot a cow and horse owned by George Sterner. Both parties drunk at the time, caused a flesh wound on the cow and shot the horse in the side.

Krugel was placed under $500 bond, and Spring Valley Alderman James Hicks appeared as his surety. On Monday, Krugel skipped town, and now the $500 is due from Hicks.

O’Byrus will stand trial.

BCR March 19, 1931. Woman Dope Fiends Sets Fire to Bed With (Cigarette). Miss Muriel Bender of New Orleans was arrested after she set fire to her bed with a lighted cigarette. While in Kewanee, Bender attempted to buy narcotics at several local drug stores. Bender claims to have been robbed of $36 while enroute to her home.

Arriving Thursday night in Cambridge, Bender rented a room at the hotel and went to sleep. Shortly afterwards she smelled smoke and found the mattress was on fire. The fire was doused, but she was unable to pay for the damages. No charges were filed, and Bender headed toward Peoria on foot.

BCR Sept. 13, 1879. Emmett Lamb Killed. Emmett Lamb of Walnut was shot and killed last Sunday

Todd Borsch COMMENTARY

at the home of Simon Funderburg.

A muzzle loading shotgun was used in the killing. Funderburg had, 10 days prior to the killing, filed for divorce from his estranged wife who was living with Lamb at the time. Funderburg had returned from a trip to sell his house in Walnut, when Lamb attempted to break into Funderburg’s home. Lamb had made threats toward Funderburg in the past and was attempting to confront Funderburg when shot. Lamb made two visits to the Funderburg home last Sunday night. On the second visit, Funderburg warned Lamb about entering his home when Lamb made a start for the door, and Funderburg fired. Funderburg was arrested for the murder and awaits the actions of the grand jury which is in session this week. Lamb was described as a designing man, and Funderburg has the sympathy of his neighbors. It is believed the grand jury will return a “no bill” verdict.

BCR Nov. 17, 1898. Children Find Homes. Eleven children left in the care of the county farm have been placed in homes. They have been taken from their unfavorable surroundings and placed where they will have a chance and are removed from the certain results of being charges of the county. The 11 children are as follows; Roy Kronger age 9, Roy Allen Stinson age 13, Daisy Carpenter, age 9, Petieus Lynch, age

2, Karl Cisler, age 2, Henry Rupert Engle, age 4, Eva White, age 6, Leona White, age 4, Isaiah Thone, age 8, William Wallace Milligan, age 5, and Lena Wallace Milligan, age 3. Also Baby Lynch, age 6 days, was sent but has since died. The Association of Chicago was able to place the children in homes where they have the chance of being adopted after a few months trial. This removes them from the influence of the poor house. No longer will they be in contact with the idle or insane.

BCR Jan. 5, 1899. Haunted House at Ladd. The opinion of many villagers is that the house on Main Street occupied by Rev. Sheldon is haunted. Sheldon, who also repairs shoes, believes this to be true as well. A man lived in the building previously with his dog until one day he disappeared. The dog still remains and comes out of underneath of the dwelling on occasion to get food. It is believed the man met his fate due to foul play and is buried underneath the house. Strange sounds are said to be heard at night, those resembling a man in despair.

Mr. and Mrs. John Weissenberger lived at the back of the house until recently. Mrs. Weissenberger claims to have seen the spectre of Mrs. Kelly, the wife of the barber. Mrs. Kelly died in the apartment next to them a few weeks ago. Rev. Sheldon and the Weissenbergers refuse to remain in the house, with the Weissenbergers moving out a few weeks prior. Sheldon has not slept at home for 10 days.

Princeton resident Todd Borsch can be reached at borsch3@ivnet. com.

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Wedding aisle — Area couples share their announcements. The wedding aisle runs every other Thursday in the Life & Arts section.

Food drive planned PRINCETON — The St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus will collect non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Bureau County Food Pantry after all Masses on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30.

With school starting there is less need for some items, however, the holidays are just around the corner and this is the time

to get the shelves full.

Breakfast cereal, peanut butter, rice/pasta and canned fruit remain high need items. Soap, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo are always appreciated, as are laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets.

This is the fourth year of the Knights’ monthly drives helping the food pantry.

Library will offer free access to Ancestry.com PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will try to take some of the “Mystery out of Local History” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Starting in September, Princeton Public Library patrons will have free access to Ancestry.com to explore their family genealogies.

Librarians Ellie Barbeau and Margaret Martinkus will demonstrate how to access the Ancestry.com database, and provide some tips and tricks that will help explore the website. Participants will learn how to search and what mistakes to avoid.

The librarians will also explain how you to gain remote access to the library’s microfilm collection. With advance notice, the library can set up the film needed to research and patrons can scan through the data from the comfort of their home.

The library is located at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. All programs at the library are free and open to all.

For more information on upcoming programs and on Princeton Public Library services, visit www.theprincetonlibrary. org or call the library at 815-875-1331.

Kick-off meeting — Bureau County MOPS will kick off its 2015-16 year with a meeting on Tuesday. See Community Notes on Page 7.

Community Notes Chorus will perform Sunday PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus will perform at the Bureau County Fair at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in the hospitality tent.

Everyone is invited to attend and listen to some Barbershop harmony.

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

Buddy Bags meeting MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley Buddy Bags will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius.

Participants wanted PRINCETON — If you are a military veteran or currently an active duty member of any of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Princeton Veterans Group invites you to join their Color Guard and march with them in the upcom-

ing Homestead Festival parade, which steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

12. The group’s goal is to increase the number of veterans marching in the parade as it was in years past. Any able-bodied veteran is encouraged to join or if they are unable to march the distance they are welcome to ride on the float or in one of the vehicles that follow the Color Guard. Anyone interested should contact the American Legion Post 125 at 815-872-1171 and leaving a message or call Brad Oeder at 815866-9349 or Terry DeSalle at 815-872-1417.

Blood drive PRINCETON — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St. Princeton.

Meeting planned BISHOP HILL — The Henry/Stark Counties Retired Teachers will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Bishop Hill Colony School in Bishop Hill. The

afternoon will begin with a noon luncheon. Luncheon reservations are due to Lynda DeMoss at 920 Kadel Court, Geneseo, IL 61254 or by calling 309945-4011 on or before Wednesday, Sept. 2. The cost is $10. Steve Morrison will present the program, “Country Schools” All Henry/Stark Counties retired teachers are invited to attend. With a reservation, first-time attendees are luncheon guests.

Meeting planned WYANET — The Wyanet Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

1, at the historical hall.

MOPS meeting PRINCETON — MOPS will kick off its 2015-16 year from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the

Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Childcare is available. The Bureau County chapter of MOPS meets from September to May from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month and from 9 to 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, visit Bureau County MOPS on Facebook.

Visions support group to meet SPRING VALLEY — “Visions,” a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room. The group meets regularly the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call 815-664-1440.

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Lind-Kloster Natalie Lind of Princeton and Mitch Kloster of Princeton are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding. She is the daughter of Susan and Donald Lind of Princeton and he is the son of Tom and Marilynne Kloster of Princeton.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Princeton High School. She is a barista at the Flour House in Princeton.

Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Princeton High School. He is the site manager at Pilgrim Park in Princeton.

Woodruff-Murray

Kirsten Woodruff of Aurora and Daniel Murray of Aurora are announcing their approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Jack and Lesa Woodruff of Decatur. He is the son of Aaron and Sherri Murray of Princeton.

The bride-elect received a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She is a first grade teacher at Kaneland School District in Montgomery.

Her fiancé received a Natalie Lind Bachelor of Arts in both and Mitch Kloster Business and MarketThe couple will be mar- ing. He is employed at St. ried Sept. 19 in Princeton. Charles Trading as a logis-

Kirsten Woodruff and Daniel Murray tics assistant.

The couple will be married Sept. 26 at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur.

••• Engagement and wedding announcements run every other Thursday. Items for this page can be mailed to the Bureau County Republican at P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356; or emailed to news@bcrnews.com. Online forms are available at www.bcrnews.com/forms/.

Religion Briefs Pie and coffee social CHERRY — A pie and coffee social hour will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Cherry Church Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

The event is sponsored by the Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Cherry.

Lasagna supper in Walnut WALNUT — The Walnut United Methodist Church will host a lasagna supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The menu will be lasagna, salad, homemade bread, Sisler’s ice cream and homemade cookies.

The cost is a donation.

Registration announced PRINCETON — Registration for confirmation preparation classes at St. Louis Catholic Church are now being taken for the upcoming school year.

Forms were mailed to seventh graders to begin and second-year students to complete the two-year confirmation preparation classes. Anyone who needs to

register a child and didn’t receive a registration form should call Julia Mead at 815-872-0181.

All parents with a child in the Wednesday night confirmation classes must attend a parent meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Harkrader Hall.

Students begin classes for confirmation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 — first-year students attend from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and second-year students attend from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the church parish hall at 302 Chestnut St. The menu will include baked or fried chicken, salad, spaghetti, bread and butter, dessert, water, coffee, lemonade or iced tea. The cost is $10 for adults; ages 6 to 10 is $5 for a drumstick, spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink; and ages 5 and under are free for spaghetti, bread, drink and dessert. Carry-outs are $10.

Princeton UMC worship times

Classes announced

PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church in Princeton invites the public to join them for worship each Sunday at 316 S. Church St. A traditional worship is at 8 a.m. and a contemporary service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, including adult classes, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, and continue each Sunday through May.

Chicken dinner in Dalzell DALZELL — St. Thomas More in Dalzell will host a chicken dinner from 11

PRINCETON — Safe environment training, required for all adults (parents or parishioners) who will be volunteers at St. Louis School, will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3. Anyone who has attended this program previously does not need to attend again. If you wish to volunteer and cannot make this date, contact the school at 815872-8521 to make other arrangements.

Community coffee SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee

from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the parish hall.

Luncheon planned SPRING VALLEY — The Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 510 Richard Mautino Drive in Spring Valley. The cost is $8. Chance tickets will be available.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lang

Husemann-Lang Darcy Husemann of Sheffield and Michael Lang of Sheffield were united in marriage May 23 at the Chapel Hill Golf and Event Center in Princeton. She is the daughter of Dave and Marlene Husemann of Princeton and he is the son of Eldo and Barb Lang of Elgin. Josh Lange officiated the service.

Attendants at the weddings were Taryn Turner, Ava Knaak, Olivia Mabry and Krishlyn Lanham, all great-nieces of the couple, and Kate Benkowski, granddaughter of the couple; and Trent Turner and Owen Mabry, great-neph-

ews of the couple, Tom Benkowski, grandson of the couple, and Ethan Knaak and Nathan Knaak, great-nephews of the couple.

Receptions to honor the couple were held at the Chapel Hill Golf and Event Center in Princeton and at Sock’s Place in Wyanet.

The bride is a 1982 graduate of Wyanet High School in Wyanet. She is the office manager at Culligan in Kewanee.

The groom graduated from Larkin High School in Elgin. He retired as a union laborer from Ladd Construction in Ladd.

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Do you have a new business? Has someone from your company received an award? Is your ag operation doing something different or unique? — Contact BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com with your story ideas or press releases.

Nominations wanted for ‘40 Under Forty’ OGLESBY — The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois Valley Community College is seeking nominations of individuals under 40 who have made positive contributions to their community or business.

The annual “40 Under Forty” award recognizes leaders, business owners and community volunteers who make the community a better place to live and work. An individual must be nominated

by Aug. 30 by a community member; all submissions will be reviewed by a selec-

tion committee. Self-nominations are not permitted; individuals can nominate more than one person.

Award recipients will be notified and invited to attend a reception in their honor; 40 Under Forty, now in its fifth year, has recognized more than 160 young professionals.

For rules and a nomination form, visit www.starvedrockstartup.com/40-under-forty/.For information, call SBDC business specialist Gina Czubachowski at 815-224-0526.

Mendota professionals attend convention PEORIA — Deb Geuther, manager; Kent Butterfield, president; Daryl Sondgeroth, vice president; Ronald Petersen, second vice president; and Directors Jack Robison and John Elston, all of Mendota Mutual Insurance Co., recently attended the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies’ 134th annual convention in Peoria Aug. 16-18.

The attendees were among nearly 200 insurance professionals who gathered at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center for educational and motivational programs. Educational sessions included topics on

ethics as well as a class on arson in America. In addition, the attendees were offered classes specifically designed to assist the board of directors which included investment perspectives, as well as organizational risk management. Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Davis, PFC, U.S. Army, helped open the convention by sharing his courageous story of determination during his military service in Vietnam.

National Association Chairman Chuck Chamness was on hand to recognize excellence within the industry and present new members of the IAMIC

State Board members at the convention.

Mendota Mutual Insurance Co. was founded in 1875; Mutual companies exist solely for policyholders, as there are no stockholders.

A board of directors, elected from among the members, oversees the mutual’s operation. Mutual companies are confident that their past abilities are going to insure their future stabilities.

Founded in 1881, IAMIC provides member companies with educational opportunities, professional development, legislative support, and industry recognition.

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Scoopy arrives for Culver’s grand re-opening Employees of Culver’s in Princeton welcomed Scoopy on Monday, Aug. 17, during the restaurant’s grand re-opening celebration. Custard cone hugs for patrons of the establishment were handed out free of charge.

Chestnut Street Inn wins excellence award SHEFFIELD — Chestnut Street Inn has been awarded a 2015 Service Excellence Award by Tripadvisor.

Service Excellence Awards are determined based upon user reviews and are awarded to properties that have exhibited the highest level of excellence in service.

“We are so thrilled to have been honored with this award,” said Monika Suda-

kov, chef and innkeeper. “We take great pride in what we do and rely on our amazing guests to leave reviews for us when they have stayed with us. Their enthusiasm for what we do is our greatest reward.”

Chestnut Street Inn is a bed and breakfast and restaurant located in Sheffield.

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Our Office Will Be Closed on Monday, Sept. 7 OFFICE HOURS RESUME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Thank you to the Bureau County Fair Board for your commitment to making the Fair better and better, year after year. We applaud your efforts and appreciate the business it brings to Princeton!

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Financial institutions merge

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

KEWANEE — The boards of directors for First Federal Savings and Loan Association and Union Federal Savings and Loans Association, both based in Kewanee, have agreed to a merger that will be effective the first quarter of 2016.

A letter dated Monday, July 27, was sent to First Federal S & L customers, which has a branch office in Princeton, written by Thomas G. Miler, president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association.

The name of the merged institution will be Union Federal Savings & Loan, according to Miler’s letter. Under the terms of the agreement, all depositors, borrowers and voting members of First Federal will become depositors, borrowers and voting members of Union Federal.

“Your relationship and banking experience with

First Federal will remain unchanged,” he wrote.

“Over the next several months, the management teams of both financial institutions will be working together to ensure that the transition goes smoothly. We will provide you with more specific information as the merger receives regulatory approval and details are finalized.”

Fist Federal Savings and Loan Association has been in existence since 1882.

In addition to the main office in Kewanee, it has branch offices in Princeton and Geneseo. Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, which has been in existence since 1890, has branch offices in Milan, Viola, Orion and East Moline in Illinois and Madison in Wisconsin.

“This merger is an excellent opportunity to combine two strong community financial institutions that share a common mission and great com-

mitment to customers and local communities.

This merger will allow us to better serve you with enhanced product offerings and customer service,” he said.

Miler also wrote the merger was originally pursued because the current regulatory environment makes it more challenging for smaller institutions to compete. Both institutions have similar cultures, missions and services.

“As a larger institution, the benefits to our customers will be to provide expanded products and services and to stay more competitive with newer technology,” he said.

An insert in the letter promised new products and services will be offered as a result of the merger such as EMV/Chip Debit cards, mobile banking, e-statements, safe deposit box rental, more ATM locations and more office location with extended hours of operation.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Aug. 10, 2015 James Miller to Randall and Robin Swift, deed in trust, part of Lot 25 and all of Lot 26 in Hudson West Addition Phase 3, Princeton, $212,000.

Bradley and Linda Nicholson to Paul Nemeth, warranty deed, Lot 21 in Spring Creek Addition, Ladd, $212,000.

Cynthia Schultz and Leslie Tix to Joelyn Frederick, warranty deed, Lot 5 in Bernabei’s Second Addition, Dalzell, $92,500.

Aug. 11, 2015 Arthur and Daphney Gregory to Samantha and Timothy Quanstrom, warranty deed, Lot 61 in Hudson West Addition Phase 3, Princeton, $168,000.

Larry and Mary McCormick to Brenda and Kendall Shrock, trustees’ deed,

part of Section 31 in Greenville Township, $190,000.

Darlene and John Pranga to Charles Decker III, warranty deed, part of Section 32 in Walnut Township, $141,000.

Aug. 12, 2015 Charles and Delbert Morris to John Johnson, warranty deed, part of Lots 4-5 in Block 2 in Farnham’s Addition, Princeton, $32,000.

Aug. 13, 2015 Maria, Pedro and Sergio Lopez to Rigoberto Lopez, warranty deed, part of Section 1 in Hall Township, $175,000.

Aug. 14, 2015 Charles and Sabine Richcreek to Brian Cagle, warranty deed, all of Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 in Block 6 in Union Addition, Princeton, $87,500.

Kenneth and Sandra Beggs to Zachary Geuther, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in Clarion Township, $279,000.

We want to hear from you The Bureau County Republican wants to help area businesses by promoting new area businesses with a story and a photograph. If you are starting a new

business in Bureau County or the surrounding area, give BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email at lganther@bcrnews.com.

Farm Bureau plans task force meeting PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau will hold a fall task force meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.

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. All members are invited to attend.

For more information or to give input, contact the Farm Bureau office at 815875-6468.

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more day for Friday Night Lights.

See page 15 for an inside look at Week 1 games.

Game of the Week

Volleyball: L-P def. Princeton 25-15, 25-19

Jitters, Lady Cavs get best of Tigresses

By Dan Dwyer

Tigresses Page 14 Princeton senior captain Tanner Kuhne maneuvers around a Stillman Valley Cardinal in Monday’s debut at Bryant Field.

The Cardinals won 5-0.

BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

St. Bede (0-0)

Amboy/ LaMoille (0-0)

Note: Amboy beat St. Bede 15-14 in last year’s season opener. Both teams reached the playoffs.

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LASALLE — The Tigresses got off to a quick start, but couldn’t contain LaSalle-Peru as Princeton lost in two sets 25-15, 25-19 to the Cavaliers Tuesday, Aug. 25, in LaSalle.

Nerves played a huge role in the loss as the Tigresses couldn’t get anything going from the service line and their spacing mistakes were taken advantage of by the Cavalier hitters.

“We were nervous. I wish we had a match before this to kind of warm up. They got to play Streator last night and got a lot of things ironed out. It took us to point 17 or so of the second set for our kids to finally realize that we could play with this team. This season is going to be a marathon and not a sprint, so we’ll learn from this,” PHS coach Andy Puck said.

The Tigresses took an early 7-3 lead, but that would be the only significant lead they would have during the first set as the Cavaliers scraped back in to a 9-9 tie. A big kill from senior Alexa Zimbelman broke the 9-9 tie and sparked an 8-1 Cavs run which they used to cruise to the first set victory.

The Tigresses were determined not to roll over and battled back

7:30 p.m.

Friday at Amboy

Time for the show to begin

By Kevin Hieronymus sports@bcrnews.com

“They were certainly well prepared and ready to go. I think our inexperience showed through right away, as a few guys were still uncertain of where to be and how to move,” PHS coach David Gray said. “Once these guys get some more match time it will start to click. We just don’t have a lot of guys that had varsity experience until tonight.”

After all the hard work and sweat put out over the summer, it’s time for the Friday Night Lights to go on this week.

New St. Bede head coach Jim Eustice can’t wait to take his Bruins to the Harbor in Amboy for Friday’s season opener vs. the Clippers. It is the BCR Game of the Week.

“It’s been an exciting several months and now it’s show time and the kids are excited,” Eustice said.

The Bruins will find a Clippers team a little thin on numbers, carrying a 24-man roster, 11 of which are returning lettermen.

Eustice knows, however, the Bruins can expect to find a similar effort from the Clippers they gave in defeating the Bruins 15-14 in last year’s season opener. That loss didn’t deter the Bruins from reaching the playoffs, finishing 6-4. Amboy also reached the playoffs, finishing 5-5.

“I expect Amboy to be very physical and for them to be well coached and wanting to run the football,” Eustice said. “We need to establish both sides of the line and create turnovers while not committing any. We need to win the field position battle with our special teams and do our jobs on defense and trust our teammates will do theirs.”

While young in school years, the Bruins have experience on their side with several juniors who played a good amount on the varsity last year,

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BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Princeton’s Hailey Schultz makes a pass at L-P Tuesday. The host Lady Cavs won 25-15, 25-19.

Boys soccer: Stillman Valley 5, Princeton 0

Tigers drop first match at Bryant Field to Stillman Valley

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The inexperience of the Princeton Tigers, mixed with a little first match jitters, was taken advantage of by a talented Stillman Valley soccer squad which ran away with a 5-0 victory Monday in Princeton.

It was the first boys’ soccer match played at PHS’ Bryant Field.

It’s going to be a Friday Night Blitz All good teams must be ready to call an audible whenever needed. That will be the case with our football coverage when the Friday Night Lights go on this week.

Due to time constraints and deadlines with the BCR now being printed in Sterling, we will be teaming up this football season with our sister paper from Sauk Valley Media to provide our readership with expanded coverage.

BCR readers and those from Sauk Valley will find a combined publication Saturday

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mornings including coverage of football teams from Bureau County and the Sauk Valley.

We’re calling it our Friday Night Blitz. And believe me, it will be a blitz.

On any given night, you will find write-ups, box scores

and pictures from as many 12 games, perhaps more, in a short amount of time. With the Friday Night Lights, comes Friday night deadlines, so our work pace will be fast and furious.

You will now find expanded coverage on Amboy/LaMoille, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, St. Bede on our end, and Dixon, Erie/Prophetstown, Fulton, Newman, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling, just to name a few from the Sauk side. Many of these teams clash each week in the Three Rivers Conference.

Dan Woessner of Sauk Valley will be the quarterback of the Friday Night Blitz and does a great job along with his staff.

At the BCR end, you can expect still our desire for excellence from our staff, including night editor Lyle Ganther, who is the fastest page outputter around, and correspondents Dan Dwyer and Brent Jamison, who we’re glad to have back in action this school year. And yours truly, will be working the Friday Night Lights, now on my 29th year covering Bureau County football.

I’m confident you will enjoy our new joint endeavor. You will now get coverage from two award-winning and experienced sports staffs. It doesn’t get better than that.

• In closing, I want to give a shout-out to my little buddy Blake Barajas, 12, of Princeton, who had a mishap with his motocross bike over the weekend. He wound up breaking both arms, but I know he’s going to bounce back just fine.

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

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Squirrel hunters take aim I have talked to a couple of squirrel hunters and they said they had a good hunt. I would like to have some more hunters contact me about their luck, but so far none have called.

When you go squirrel hunting, give yourself a liberal dose of bug spray around your ankles and neck.

I’m not sure that is the total answer, but keep checking yourself for ticks.

• Anything you can do to prevent Lyme disease is a good policy.

• Dove season is coming up.

I will give info on Mautino’s Wildlife area in my next column. I will try to include the deer archery info at that time.

• Last week, I was treated to a great sight on my AM bus route. Right alongside the road was a doe and her little fawn. This had to be a late birth because the fawn was quite small and still had all her spots.

• I received a call from Bill Guerrini informing me that the walleye group is planning to take veterans out fishing Sept. 19. If you have a boat and would like to help with this worthwhile project, call Bill at 815-663-6141. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Bill also informed me Ray Bradford has opened up a bait shop in Hennepin. He will offer live bait such as red worms, wax worms, night crawlers and trout worms. He

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Lee Wahlgren OUTDOOR COLUMNIST also has a large selection of lures and jigs. Right now, his hours are 4-8 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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• The IDNR has announced the 2015-2016 waterfowl season. This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada Goose and Snow Geese seasons on Oct. 17 in the North Zone, and Oct. 24 in the Central Zone.

Daily bag limit will be six ducks. The early Canada goose season is Sept. 1-15.

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and forth in the second with the Cavs until they gained a 14-14 tie on a kill from middle blocker Miranda Sorenson that ricocheted off a Cavs defender. But five straight Cavs points eventually put the game out of reach as they swept the two sets for the match victory.

“We battled back and forth especially in the second set so I’m proud of them. I really am,” Puck said.

L-P senior outside hitter Taylor Gibson made her presence felt as she was tough to contain hitting from the outside and she found numerous holes in the Tigress defense.

“We don’t have a kid in Bureau County that’s going to touch Gibson on the outside, that’s all there is to it.

You have to serve tough and try to get her out of her system and pray that you get the match up tonight. We just weren’t able to serve tough enough,” Puck said.

Senior outside hitter Hailey Schultz had five kills and three digs, senior defensive specialist Mady Cain added six digs and four points while junior Jenna Grimmer added seven assists and three points.

The Tigresses have one day of practice to make adjustments before they host the Sherrard Tigers at 6 p.m.

Thursday at Prouty Gymnasium.

“These kids like to scrap. They really do. It was just nervous energy and some were scared and we’re a young team. I expected that coming in. With nerves you just got to fake it and you just have to compete. Once you start competing you realize you can play,” Puck said.

• Princeton won the freshmen match 25-17, 25-19, but dropped the sophomore contest 25-14, 25-20.

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Pigskin Previews (Week 1) Princeton (0-0) at Riverdale (0-0)

Gametime: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Port Byron.

BCR insider: If there’s a coach and team that understands what Riverdale is coming off of with a 0-9 record, it’s Jesse Snyder and the Tigers. Last year, the Tigers took the field on the heels of back-to-back 0-9 seasons and a 21-game losing streak before breaking out against Morrison. PHS coach Jesse Snyder said the Tigers will not overlook the Rams. “lt was not that long ago we were in the same situation.

Last year, we were the 0-9 team coming into Week 1.

You can’t underestimate anybody in this conference,” he said. “They have quite a bit of kids out. They can come out and pose a lot of problems for us offensively and defensively. We just have to be disciplined in our assignments and do the little things right so we can have some success each down and each play. ... Despite their recent woes, the Rams have seen their numbers jump from 17 three years ago to 60 in camp this year. They bring back nine starters and 22 lettermen. ... The TRAC crossover is the first meeting on the gridiron between the new rivals.

Last year: Did not play.

All-time series: 0-0.

Radio: WZOE 1490 AM.

Erie/Prophetstown (0-0) at BV (0-0)

Gametime: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Storm Stadium BCR insider: The Storm just missed the playoffs last year, a Week 5 loss to the Panthers creating a speed bump along the way. While the Storm has graduated some top talent, coach Spencer Davis says they have plenty of firepower remaining to get the job done this year. E/P returns much talent from last year’s 6-4 campaign and is expected to be among the top teams in the Three Rivers Mississippi Division.

This game will now be a cross-over contest with BV placed in the Rock Division. Last year’s win was only E/P’s second over BV. BV coach Spencer Davis said, “We are ready to get started. Erie-Prophetstown is going to be a handful, but we will play whoever they put in front of us. We don’t necessarily look down the road too far, we just look to compete every game and we’ll try to win every one.”

Last year: E/P 36-25.

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All-time series: BV 16-2.

Radio: WZOE 98.1 FM.

Hall (0-0) at Fulton (0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fulton.

BCR insider: The Red Devils are predicted to be among the top teams in the Three Rivers Mississippi Division, the Steamers have been tabbed as one of the top teams in the Rock Division, so this will be a good Week 1 crossover. “Fulton brings back some kids themselves and had a nice run there last year and got into the playoffs so we will definitely be ready for a tough game against them. Our boys will be ready to take on whatever they have for us because we’ve already started to prepare for them,” coach Randy Tieman said. These TRAC rivals last met in 2012 with the Steamers winning 28-0.

Last year: Did not play.

All-time series: Fulton 1-0.

Radio: WAJK 99.3 FM.

St. Bede (0-0) at Amboy/LaMoille (0-0)

Gametime: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Harbor, Amboy.

BCR insider: The BCR’s Game of the Week will be Jim Eustice’s first as head coach at the academy. The Clippers sneaked away with last year’s season opener at the Academy with both teams going on to make the playoffs. “We’ve been playing Amboy for years and I expect them to be a tough team. Gary Jones always has a good squad over there and we expect them to come out running the ball and we expect them to be physical all around and very solid defensively,” Eustice said.

Last year: A/L 15-14.

All-time series: SBA 12-9.

Radio: WSOG 88.1 FM; WRCV 101.7 FM.

Other area games

Kewanee at Morrison Sherrard at Orion Newman at Rockridge A/W at Farmington L-P at East Moline Genoa-Kingston at Mendota

— Kevin Hieronymus

They’re back! The BCR Pigskin Prognosticators are ready to take on the new season picking games under the Friday Night Lights.

Kevin Hieronymus BCR Sports Editor Week 1

Dan Dwyer BCR Correspondent Week 1

Brent Jamison BCR Correspondent Week 1

Princeton over Riverdale E/P over BV Hall over Fulton St. Bede over Amboy Morrison over Kewanee Orion over Sherrard Newman over Rockridge A/W over Farmington East Moline over L-P Mendota over GK

Princeton over Riverdale E/P over BV Hall over Fulton St. Bede over Amboy Morrison over Kewanee Orion over Sherrard Rockridge over Newman Farmington over A/W East Moline over L-P Mendota over GK

Princeton over Riverdale BV over E/P Hall over Fulton St. Bede over Amboy Kewanee over Morrison Sherrard over Orion Newman over Rockridge A/W over Farmington L-P over East Moline Mendota over GK

Game From Page 13 including Baylee Hopps (RB/DB), Brady Booker (RB/LB), Michael Manning (OL/ DL) and Braidy Shipp (E/DB).

Senior stalwarts include Baylee Hopps (RB/DB), Andrew Pyszka (OL/DL) and John Barnes (OL/DL).

Junior Bryant Eustice steps in as quarterback for his dad’s Bruins.

The Clippers will also have a new quarterback behind center in junior Brady

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, Aug. 28.

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Sunday, Aug. 30. For more information, contact Doug Compton at 815-878-0999.

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Hulin while senior Drake Barlow, who shared the signal-calling duties last year, shifts to running back.

Dallas Appleman, a 6-0, 215-pound senior running back, will be a focal point of the Clippers offense.

Friday’s game is a cross-over contest in the Three Rivers Conference with St. Bede playing out of the Mississippi Division, the large-school side, and Amboy from the Rock Division, the small-school side.

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Lady Lions trip Amboy in season opener

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Princeton’s Brett Schenk battles for the ball against Stillman Valley Monday at Bryant Field.

Tigers From Page 13 Senior keeper Isaac Salazar kept the game close in opening minutes after turning away multiple breakaways in the first six minutes of the game, but a wide open run by SV midfielder Jack Iterbide got the Cardinals on the board in the 13th minute.

“We need to get used to the speed at which varsity level is played. I think a few of our guys weren’t prepared for that but it comes with getting more match time, and it didn’t help that we had a team like Stillman Valley to start the season,” Gray said.

Iterbide was a thorn in the side of the Tigers’ defense during the first

half as the shifty midfielder repeatedly found nice runs between defenders and knocked in three of his four goals in the first half that included a successful penalty kick in the 37th minute.

Late in the game the Tigers started pulling it together, but couldn’t link up for a goal as they put 15 shots on net during the game with the majority of their quality chances coming in the second half.

“We sorted out some of our issues at halftime. I think some of it was our nerves and once those kind of settled down in the second half so did the guys,” Gray said. “We talked about simple adjustments at the half and that made a big difference in their play. We had a lot more quality chances in

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Salazar turned away 17 shots on the day.

“We have a good measuring stick after tonight, and we know what we need to do to get to that level that Stillman’s at now. We know that we have work to do, but I am confident that we will improve rapidly over the next couple weeks,” Gray said.

Princeton travels to LaSalle-Peru for a match up with the Cavaliers at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.

Notes: The Tigers junior varsity squad also suffered its first defeat as they fell 3-1. Nolan Frank poked in an unassisted goal and goalkeeper Barron Hadley made six saves on 10 shots.

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The LaMoille-Ohio Lady Lions opened the 2015 volleyball season with a 25-22, 25-12 win at Amboy Monday, Aug. 24.

Rae Schultz served up 12 points to go with 10 assists.

Paige Conner made good on nine points, five kills and five assists, Erika Zimmerlein had seven kills and Riley Johnson had 14 digs.

The Lady Lions won the sophomore match 25-22, 25-27, 15-11 behind Hannah Weeks (18 points), Nya Ranel (7 kills, 5 points) and Raygen Cromwell (8 points).

Amboy won the freshmen match 25-20, 17-25, 20-18.

At Seneca: The Hall Lady Devils opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 25 with a 2-1 win over the Irish.

Boys soccer

Orion 7, DePue 3: The Chargers scored four unanswered goals in the second half to break open a 3-3 halftime tie.

Scoreboard

Adonai Sandoval, David Moreno and Tony Morales each had goals with Adrian Perez making two assists in defeat for the Little Giants.

Boys golf

At Spring Creek: St. Bede (171) swept Seneca (179) and Newman (228) Tuesday.

Adam Lenkaitis took medalist honors at 40 with Peyton Pyszka adding a 41, Jack Kunkel a 44 and John Potthoff a 46.

Medalist Devin Cook’s 48 carried the St. Bede JV (212) to a sweep as well.

At Chapel Hill: Colby Robbins shot a 38 for Princeton (181) which fell to Geneseo (157) and Rock Falls (175) Monday. Also for PHS, Bryce Nyman had a 43, Conner Alter a 49, Colton Erven and Dillon Wright 51s and Josh Eggers a 52.

The Princeton JV (218) split between Geneseo (181) and Rock Falls (222). Seth Torchia paced PHS at 49.

Girls golf

At Kaufman Park: Aiko Nordstrom 5 kills.

Volleyball

Junior high girls

At Ladd 7th grade: Ladd def. LaMoile25-14, 25-16. LaMoille scoring: Kylie Brown 10, Ki’yanna Moore 7.

8th grade: LaMoille def. Ladd 25-19, 22-25, 25-21. LaMoille: Mari Billhorn 19, Ali Collier 12, Emma Lundquist 10, Tobi Walzer 13.

At Buda 7th grade: BVS def. Neponset 25-12 25-11. BVS: Riordan 6 pts, York 4 kills.

8th grade: BVS def. Neponset 25-15 25-8. BVS: Balensiefen 11 pts, Backer 8 pts, Nordstrom 5 kills At Buda 7th grade: BVS def. Stark County 25-13, 25-20. BVS: Keffer 9 pts, Wirth 8 pts, York 2 kills.

8th grade: BVS def. Stark County 25-11, 25-15. BVS: Balensiefen 7 pts,

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FRESHMEN: PHS 25-17, 25-19.

At Amboy LaMoille/Ohio def. Amboy 25-22, 25-12.

Mendoza shot a 52 for St. Bede (235) in defeat to host Eureka (184) at Tuesday.

At Chapel Hill: Princeton (180) dropped both ends of a triangular Monday, Aug. 24, falling to Geneseo (180) and Rockridge (209).

Arraia Hicks topped PHS (0-2) with a 48, Audra Reidner had a 50, Brooke Hieronymus a career-low 51, Jade Loftus a 61 and Jaimee Ciesielski and Rachel Jensen 64s.

Girls tennis

Princeton 3, L-P 2: The Tigresses opened the season with a 3-2 win over the L-P Cavs. PHS swept singles play with Angelica Jones (6-4, 6-1) and Jessica Krohn (6-2, 6-0). Mallory Wheeler and Elise Blocki clinched the victory with a 2-6, 6-3, 10-8 decision at No. 1 doubles.

Cross country

At Rock Falls: Brent Koogler (45th, 19:35) and Thea Mauck (19th, 22:19) were top finishers for St. Bede in Tuesday’s Rock Falls Invite.

At Seneca Hall def. Seneca 2-1.

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- 200 Employment 227 • Drivers AG VIEW FS, INC., A Retail Agricultural business is accepting applications for a FULL-TIME DRIVER with class A CDL HazMat qualifications.

Benefits including Health Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation; Also looking for Seasonal Part-time TENDER DRIVERS with CDL HazMat qualifications. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Send resume or apply at Ag View FS- 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356. 815-875-2802 NOW HIRING QUALIFIED CDL DRIVERS. Local, hourly with overtime, health insurance, 401k, paid vacation. Hazmat endorsement & clean MVR a must. Full-time.

Call 815-379-2777

228 • Help Wanted SPRING VALLEY SUPERMARKET Looking for a part-time CAKE DECORATOR. Experience necessary.

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

Promote Your Job Openings Right Here!

815-875-4461

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228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

CARPENTER/LABORER Must have drivers license.

Parent Child Educator Part-time, 20 hour/week position with flexible scheduling. Provide direct center-based and home services to infants/ toddlers & their families.

Complete assessments, implement goals, and provide services. B.S. Degree required. Please apply at Abilities Plus, 1100 N East Street, Kewanee IL. 309-852-4626, by 8/26/15. EOE

Call 815-876-6861 Experienced CARPENTER needed.

Pay based on experience.

Must have own transportation. 815-224-3996 Full-time MAINTENANCE position now open.

Apply in person at: AmericInn Lodge & Suites 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway, Princeton GRAIN FARM Part-time & Full-time Positions. Mechanical Skills and CDL preferred.

Call 815-878-4537

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

Call 815-875-4461 HSCUSD #5 Employment Vacancies Henry-Senachwine CUSD #5 is seeking employees for the following vacancies for the 2015-16 school year: *Transportation Director (anticipated); *Mower/Groundskeeper; *Bus Driver Interested applicants can submit a statement of interest, qualifications and contact information to: Dr. Michael Miller, HenrySenachwine CUSD #5, 1023 College Avenue, Henry, Illinois 61537 or email application materials to: mmiller@hscud5.org

YOUTH COORDINATOR The Bureau & Putnam County Health Department is seeking a positive, high energy person, skilled at working with youth and passionate about promoting a substance-free lifestyle. Requires excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills; part-time, 25 hours/week, some evenings and weekends required. BS in Education, Community Health or related field required.

Send resume & cover letter to: Bureau & Putnam County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356

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

HELP WANTED Help wanted to assist in

TAKING DOWN carnival rides at the Bureau County Fair.

Apply at the fairgrounds Sunday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m.

Must be at least 18 years old

Ask for James.

CAREGIVER JOBS AVAILABLE! Henry County Health Department Home Services Do you have a passion for helping others?

Put your care giving skills to work by assisting the elderly and disabled in their homes with meal preparation; housekeeping; laundry; personal care; shopping; etc.

• Must have reliable transportation • Training Provided • Part-time positions available • Weekend pay differential.

Looking for caregivers in the Princeton and surrounding areas.

Call now for more information at 800-868-9454 or 309-852-0492 www.henrystarkhealth.com Comprehensive Background Check Required.

EOE

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

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales Z-Best Steel, 26 gauge, 90 pieces. 15' 6” long, 36” wide, white color, ridge cap, side caps. New, still wrapped up. $3,500.

Call 815-303-1852

YOU’LL FIND IT right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

441 • Wanted to Buy WANTED: Leafy Lane Milk Bottles; also Kittler Motor Company Memorabilia.

Call 815-303-3565

446 • Farm Products Square BALES of GRASS/HAY for sale.

Call 815-875-3150

NEED AG PRODUCTS AND SERVICES? Check the Bureau County Republican for everything from equipment to services.

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 1930's smoking cabinet, 10”x13”x29” walnut with copper lining, 1 door opening. $65 firm. Call 815-222-7946, Princeton 1960's formica table, leaf, 4 chairs $175; 1950's dropleaf desk, $75; 1930's wood wardrobe $125. 815-742-2781 2 new 26”x48” new construction windows (single hung) $50 each.

Call 815-878-6314 3 shelf off-white bookcase, 67”high & 24”wide, $25; 2 window air conditioners $20 each.

Call 815-878-7199 54” hunter ceiling fan, $30; bookcase, $15; house plants, $2 each.

Call 815-872-6911

DRIVER’S: NOW HIRING

Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. - Research Department is seeking motivated individuals for fall seasonal positions, lasting approximately 8-12 weeks. Duties will include but are not limited to: hand harvesting corn, cleaning, packaging and treating seed, and collecting data at test locations. Work schedule may vary up to 40 hours per week with overtime possible. Select individuals may be asked to travel to different test sites to conduct special note taking with overnight stay required, up to 70 hours of work per week, and travel expenses paid. Applications available at Wyffels Hybrids, Inc., Geneseo, IL. Apply in person: Wyffels Hybrids, Inc. 13344 U.S. Hwy 6 Geneseo, IL 61254 Monday-Friday 8 am – 3 pm

PROJECT ENGINEER – MENDOTA

Established manufacturing organization seeking degreed engineer to perform engineering design, development, quotation, and release for new products, product improvements, and development projects. This position would also be responsible for establishing engineering specs, design qualification, prototype development, and product manufacturing implementation.

Qualified engineers would hold a ME or ET degree, have 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment designing components/assemblies, implementing designs into production, or evaluating designs for improvement. Sheet metal fab experience, farming vehicle/mechanical experience, customer interface, and solid modeling software experience is a plus.

HCC, inc. offers an amazing benefits package including medical, dental, & vision coverage, TWO retirement savings plans funded 100% by the company, and a fitness reimbursement program.

For immediate consideration, submit resume and salary history to Colleen Martin at cmartin@hccinc.com

No-Touch!

Get Home, Get Paid!

450 • Under $1000

450 • Under $1000

Matching oak hutch, pedestal dining table, 3 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000. Excellent condition. Call 815-875-6003

Revolving lights, Amber, halogen with magnet base. New in box, good for breakdowns or snow plows $15. 815-876-6083

Proform 785 EX treadmill, $275; Impex Fitness Tech Rod gym $150; VCR/VHS tapes .25¢ each. Call 815-875-6053

Rolltop desk & chair $350; 2 drawer filing cabinet $10; classical record sets $3 each.

Call 815-869-3054

JOB FAIR Friday, August 28 • Noon - 4 pm

Due to increased business, Ace is looking for FT & PT Material Handlers and CDL Drivers to work at the Princeton Retail Support Center Good pay plus incentive pay & full benefits package!

PT workers can earn up to $14.20/hr. to start on 3rd shift working 19/hrs. or less a week.

You can stop in before the job fair on the 28th, pick up an application and bring the completed application to the job fair.

Ace Hardware • 2123 N. Euclid, Princeton, IL. • EOE

Liberty Village of Princeton Is seeking energetic, reliable and organized individuals for:

C.N.A.’S

Excellent Pay Per Week! Strong Benefits Package Including Bonuses!

CDL-A 1yr experience

855-454-0392

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Apply in person or send resume to: Liberty Village of Princeton 140 N. Sixth Street Princeton, IL 61356

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450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

614 • Car Sales

Schwinn adult trike, 26”, silver, with basket & lights, $145 or best offer.

Call 815-875-5840

PRINCETON 110 Chelmar Drive. Thursday, August 27, 3pm-7pm, Friday August 28, 8am-2pm Saturday, August 29, 8am12pm.

Treadmill, daybed, men's and women's clothing.

Salon equipment, hairstyle books. Lots of misc.

1996 Ford Ranger, 4 wheel drive, V6, Gray., 109,000 miles. $2300.

Call 815-879-0026

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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!

460 • Garage Sales * FLEA MARKET * Sunday, September 13th, 9am-2pm.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton. $1 Admission For Information Call 815-303-2905 PRINCETON 1210 Elliott Lane (Timber Ridge Subdivision). Thursday, August 27, 4pm-7pm; Friday, August 28, 8am4pm; Saturday, August 29, 8am-?

Lots of Misc. Items

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

Household goods, wedding decor, authentic Coach purses. Men's, women's, boy's and girl's clothing. Longaberger SEATONVILLE 111 Center Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 27, 28 29; 8am-5pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Lots of Hunting items, pocket knifes. Boy's clothing 3t-7; womens plus size clothing. Misc items TISKILWA 515 West Main. Friday, Saturday, August 28, 29; 8am-?

MOVING/ESTATE SALE Antiques, household, fabric, crafts, hobby supplies

-600Transportation

2000 BUICK CENTURY 88,600 miles, very nice. $3,350.

Call 815-915-6152

618 • Recreational 32' EMPIRE CAMPING TRAILER. New awning, 4 new tires, new battery, fully equipped. Very good condition. $5,000. Can be seen at Midwest Bus Sales- north edge of Princeton on Rt 26.

Call 815-875-6053

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales MOBILE HOMES For Sale Buddy 14'x70', 2 bedroom, 1 bath; Fleetwood 16'x72', 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Priced to sell with financing available. Both homes are located in a friendly, quiet rural community, just minutes from Princeton's northend shopping district. Within Princeton Elementary School District, bus service available.

Call 815-875-1502

Your SHOW YOUR HOUSE! Next In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461 Home Could Be PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE, FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Found Right Here!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 The following described farm machinery will be offered at Public Auction located at Rediger Auction Service “The Shed” 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

10:00 A.M.

815-875-4461

TWO DAY LABOR DAY WEEKEND ESTATE AUCTION

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 & MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day ** PREVIEW OF BOTH DAYS: SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2015 Time: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

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

Call 815-878-9353

ESTATE AUCTION

The following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 223 Richards Street in Dalzell, IL on:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2015 TIME: 12:30 P.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1997 BUICK PARK AVE 4-DOOR AUTOMOBILE V-6 AUTO w/ AIR ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE: Antique Spindle Leg Table; Victorian Chair; Ornate Metal Dbl Bed; 1940’s Table; Leather Chair; Round Oak Coffee Table; TV Cabinet; Sofa; Round Lamp Table & Many Sm. Tables; Nice Broyhill Three Piece Bedroom Set; Bamboo Patio Set; Oak Table & Chairs; Oak Kitchen Cabinet; Walnut Chest; Trundle Bed; Coffee & End Tables; Color TV; Spinet Kimball Piano & Bench; Seth Thomas Sm. Grandmothers Clock; Kitchen Table & Chairs; Singer Console Sewing Machine; Jenny Lind Bed; School Desk PRIMITIVES, COLLECTIBLES, ADV. ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD: Sleepy eye 6 Inch Pitcher; Watts Bowl; Milk Bottles; Guardian Service; Aluminumware; Fruit Jars; Schlitz & Old Milwaukee Lights; Old Shoeshine Items; Ironstone Pitcher & Bowl; Coal Buckets; Adv. Items Including Teddy Roosevelt Button, Badges-Bureau Co. & Dalzell Fire Dept, Seatonville Elevator Items, Standard Oil Items, Old Postcards, 1964 Marilyn Monroe Life Magazine, Books, DM Ferry & Co Seed Adv. Pictures; Games; Marlboro Items; Many Pocket Knives, Straight Razors, Cigarette Lighters; Collection of Horses; Art Deco Items Including Ashtray; Kerosene Lamps; Many Antique Pictures & Frames Including 1919 Picture & 1897 Cupid Asleep Picture; Steinbeck Black Fisherman Wall Sconce, Bosom Figures; Carnival Glass-Yellow & Blue; RS Prussia Pieces; Barbie Dolls; Marbles; 45 Records; Many Alarm Clocks; Salt & Peppers; Cowboy Boot Ash Tray; Chalk Bull Dog Statue; 2-Longaberger Baskets; Silverware; Glassware; Dishes; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items; Linens & Beddings & Baby Shoes JD LAWNMOWER, TOOLS & RELATED ITEMS: John Deere 314 Lawnmower; New Trolling Motor; Game Fisher Sm. Outboard Motor; Yard Trailer; Gas Power Push Mower; Toro Snow Blower; Sm. Air Compressor; Old Girls Bicycle; Bird Bath Fountain; Fishing Poles; Tools; Old Go Cart Body w/ Fiber Glass Chevrolet Top

ESTATE OF ELAINE SHAW, DALZELL, IL

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

AUTOMOBILES: Classic Collector Cars to include: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe w/ 18, 400 Original Miles AND 1984 Buick Electra 4-Door w/ 23,000 Original Miles, Nice 2007 Ford Fusion 4 Door Car w/ Approx.

90,000 Miles APPROX. 150 FIREARMS, AMMO & GUN RELATED: Over 150 Firearms-Long Guns-Winchester, Remington, Stevens, JC Higgins, Savage, Mossberg, Marlin, Weatherby & Various Military Rifles & Hand Guns-Luger, S&W, Ruger, Glock, Lorcin, Hi Point, Sig Sauer, Colt, Taurus, Springfield, Ammo & Gun Related Items, COLLECTION OF COINS: Silver Dollars, Ike Dollars, Kennedy Halves, Silver Mercury Dimes, Buffalo Nickels, Silver Quarters, Walking Liberty & Various Liberty Coins, Wheat Pennies, Several Sets of 50 States Comm. Quarters, Foreign Coins, Paper Money-Silver Certificates, Two Dollar Bills, Older Paper Money & Various Coin Sets FRAMED ADV. PRINTS, LIGHTED BEER SIGNS & BREWERANIA ITEMS: Framed Adv. Prints Including Remington, Winchester, Marlin, Peters Cartridge, Weber Lures; Lighted Budweiser & Miller Signs, Schlitz Clock & Beer Trays, Falstaff Tins & Sign & More, Framed Bock Beer Adv. Including Hamms, Bills, & Hellmann; RARE Edelweiss Beer Character Hand Held Fans IRON BEAR TRAP, KNIVES, INSTRUMENTS, ADV. & TRINKETS: Lg. Iron Bear Trap; Knives Including Folding, Hunting, Milano, Decorative; Sword, Bayonet; Machete; Guitar, Clarinets & Other Instruments; Adv. Trinkets, Lighters, Belt Buckles, Political Pins, Beer & Bottle Openers; Banks; LG. TRAIN COLLECTION, NASCAR & TOYS: Mostly HO Scale Trains Including Many NIB Locomotives, Cars & Complete Train Sets; Hallmark Lionel Train Set; Lg. LGB Train Set; Bachmann G Scale Locomotives & Cars; Train Books; Many NIB Train Building Sets Most by Cornerstone Series HO Scale; Nascar: 2 Speedway Sets-NIB, Iroc Cars; Suede Nascar Men’s XL Coat Dale Earnhardt Jr:. 1/32 Model Racing Cars; Fly Car Models; Absentee, Phone Bidding & Proxibid Available and 10% Buyer Premium for this Auction Day ONLY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 PRIMITIVE & ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Several Sm. & Lg. Primitive Cabinets, Benches, Chairs & Sm. Tables; Antique: Stacking Bookcases, Glass Doored Cabinets, China Cabinets, Marble Top & Victorian Tables, Dressers, Commodes, Chairs, Several Wool Area Rugs, Knabe Spinet Piano, Vintage Sofa & Chair OLD JUKEBOX & OLD ANTIQUE REFRIGERATOR LIFETIME COLLECTION OF OVER 150 GOAT RELATED ITEMS: Figurines Including Lladro, Royal Copenhagen, Germany, B&G, Meissen, A. Borsato, Royal Bayreuth, Italy, Anri; Celluloid, Jade, Soapstone, Iron, Wood Carved, Glass, Baccarat Paperweight; Bells; Lg. Carved Carousel Goat on Stand; Majolica; Steins; Many Postcards; Goat Sulfide Marble; Framed Goat Pictures and Prints MANY LAMPS, CLOCKS & ARTWORK; Double Globe, Fenton, Banquet, Kerosene Lamps; Several Old Keywind Clocks; Many Framed Paintings and Prints LADIES ITEMS: Over 35 Mostly Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry-Mostly Rings, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Linens, Embroidered Dish Towels, Hankies, Hats, Purses & More!!!

STERLING & FINE QUALITY GLASSWARE: Several Sets of Sterling Silver & Flatware Pieces; Waterford, Swarovski, Lalique, Cranberry, Cobalt Blue, Baccarat, Goebel, Fenton, Flo Blue, Various Sets of China, Roseville, Hull, Jewel Tea; Goebel Hummels and Plates; Many Nice Pieces of Glassware ADVERTISING & PRIMITIVE ITEMS: Cherry Mine Glass Paperweight, Framed Sheet Music and Medal; Sleepyeye, Milk Bottles, Adv. Circus Poster, Framed Illinois Map Adv. Duke Bros. Hardware Harness Henry, IL & Old Framed Map of Marshall & Putnam Co; Sm. Watch Maker Cabinets & Parts; Table Top Showcases; RR Lanterns; Strings of Sleigh Bells; Old Mailboxes; Several Antique Wicker Baby Buggies; Wall Hanging Antique Phone; Iron Owl Mechanical Bank; Display Box with Miniature Tools; Copper Pieces

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

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

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

The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions. 6) ALL announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

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

THOMAS OLSON

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

VERNON LUTHER ESTATE, Neponset, IL Attorney: DREW RUSSELL, Administrator/Tom Ruane,

SELLERS:

New Lenox & Others

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

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

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

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

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

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

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

768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON Fletcher Street. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, single family home. 1,063 sq. feet. Attached garage.

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

Call 815-875-1923

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON 1 bedroom.

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

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

Call 309-238-0168 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $570. 437 East Marion.

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

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PRINCETON 2 Bedroom.

Modern apartment with hardwood floors, garage, all appliances included, laundry facility on site. $695/month + utilities. No pets, no smoking.

Call 815-878-1984

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 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Brenda Jean Narczewski Eli Oscar Marceau For Change of Name CASE NO. 15-MR-61 NOTICE OF

PUBLICATION Public notice is hereby given that on Oct. 9th, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 210, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, I will present and ask that my Petition in said Court, praying for the change of my name from Brenda Jean Narczewski to that of Eli Oscar Marceau be

approved, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

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

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

Call 815-303-3805 PRINCETON Upstairs, single occupancy, partially furnished apartment. Water included. No smoking.

No pets. $475 month.

Phone 815-872-0590 TISKILWA 1 bedroom efficiency apartment, 1st floor. Close to Main Street. Clean & updated. $385 monthly. Call Paul, 815-646-4448

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

Call 815-664-2808 LAKE THUNDERBIRD Very nice, 5 year old home, unfurnished, 3 bedroom. $1,150 + security. Available immediately. Call 708-205-6918 or 708-305-3709 PRINCETON 1 Bedroom home for rent. No pets.

Utilities not furnished. $400 per month. Call 815-872-1613 PRINCETON small 3 bedroom Ranch with attached garage. No smoking. No pets. Call 815-878-3929

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RURAL PRINCETON Princeton Schools.

Available September 1st.

5 bedrooms. Central air. $900 per month. References & security deposit required. Call Ray Farm Management for application, 815-872-3276 WYANET 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $475 per month. No smoking/no pets. Agent Owned. 815-866-7414

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Masonic Temple, 313 W. Elk, Geneseo, IL –– GREAT TOY & TOOL AUCTION –– TOYS: Cast iron: Arcade small dirt mover; red Arcade Ford w/man; Arcade cistern pump; Arcade red dump truck; Oliver Superior manure spreader; Fordson w/man; Griswold waffle iron TRUCKS, CONSTRUCTION: Wyandotte Sand Excavating dump truck w/ front loader; Lumar Marx Rocker dump; Buddy L hook truck; Marvelous Mike electromatic tractor #1000 w/box; Wyandotte tractor w/side dump trailer; Hyster Druge overhead material carrier; Model Jaeger concrete mixer; RP; Nylint Turnarocker; Weeden, Dy-Mo, Mamod steam engines Hubley; Auburn; Airplanes; Farm toys: IH, JD, Ford, AC, CAT TOOLS: Planes: Keen Kutter, Siegley, Shelton, Solan German, Stanley, Bed Rock, Sargent; Union; Gral #1; #46 plow planes; Siegbys #8, Firestone Supreme; Milwaukee Falls 90B; Stanley routers, scrapers Wood block planes: Stanley, Ohio, Bailey Molding planes: Miller Falls, Union, Stanley Levels: Starrett, Stanley, Davis, Keen Kutter; Winchester, Miller Falls; Brass folding rulers: Plumbs- General Hardware; Starrett, Miller Pocket knives; Remington, Case, B&O RR; Collectibles: Keen Kutter hatchets, cookie mold, wood braces- Case hatchet; Yankee cork sizer; oak tool box, machinist chest

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BILL & KAY ANDERSON ESTATES, Sellers

May 25, 2014

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PRINCETON Small, 2 bedroom house. All new inside. Basement, garage. $550 a month.

Call 815-875-1923 RURAL PRINCETON 4 bedroom, Princeton Schools. $900 per month.

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

Tyler Frese

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OHIO, IL TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK • ID REQUIRED • LUNCH STAND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS visit our website marimanauction.com for a complete listing and pictures

MARIMAN AUCTION COMPANY

Vern Mariman, Auctioneer • Geneseo, IL • 309-944-5400 • IL Auct. Lic 040000020

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

409 E Stevenson Rd Ottawa IL 61350

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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

ANTIQUES, PRIMITIVES, TOYS, HAM RADIO EQUIPMENT AND MORE. HAM RADIO & RADIO EQUIPMENT- 1,000+ Tubes, (5) Tube Radio Cases with Radio Tubes, 10+ Tube Radios-Admiral, Zenith, Silvertone, and others, Ham Radio Microphones-Astatic Model T-3, D-104, and others, Transistor Radios, Radio Parts, Heathkit Q Meter, Signal Generator, Battery Eliminator, Impendence Bridge, Eico Comparator Bridge, Eico 235, Precision Signal Generator, and many others related items.

ANTIQUES, PRIMITIVES, AND COLLECTIBLES-Many Signs, Coca Cola Chalkboard Sign, Marvell Cigarette Thermometer, Niehoff Flange Sign, Porcelain Telephone Bills Flange Sign, Exit Signs, Numerous Street Signs, No Parking Signs, Seed Signs, Cargill Thermometer, John Deere Sign, and many others, 1920’s-30’s License Plates, Griswold Cast Iron #9 dutch Oven, Skillets, and Cast Iron Pans, Antique Wood Working Planes and Tools, Many Barn Fresh Primitives, Barn Lanterns, Barn Doors, CI Barn Door Rollers, Wood Wagon Wheels, Wood Shutters, Wagon Jack, Farm Tools, Old Gas Cans, Advertising Oil Cans, Old Bottles, Milk Bottles, Horse Saddle, Galvanized Water Cans, Buckets, & Tubs, Porcelain Industrial Gas Station Light, Vintage Lighting, Minnow Bucket, Pickle Jars, Many Crocks including a 30 gallon Crock, Large Glass Water Bottle, Vintage Sewing Machines & Typewriters, Vintage wood Sleds, Coca Cola Display, Coca Cola Collectibles, Brass Fire Extiguishers, Seed Planters, Blue Ball Jars, Cheese Boxes, Wood Advertising Boxes, Old Tin & Metal Toys, Ephemera, “The Daisy” Milk Stirrer Sandwich IL, Kerosene Lamps, Insulators, Nail Kegs, Granitware many nice pieces, Adlake RR Light, Trunks, Smoking Stand, Jadite, Old Croquet Sets, Mission Oak Clock, Old Games, Many old Store Tins, Schwinn Twin 2 Seater Bicycle (great original Condition), Schwinn Continental, Vintage Raleigh Bicycle, Old Wagons, Many Primitive Chairs, Antique Primitive Butcher Block, 3 ft Cast Iron Floor Grate, Gamewell Emergency Alarm Box, Wood Easel, New Lighting, Set of Brass Post Office Mailbox Doors, Several Glass Showcases, Toledo Store Scale, A fantastic GE Monitor Top Fridge circa 1940, Johnson Sea King Boat Motor on Original Stand, Vintage Child Store Mannequins, Hopalong Cassidy & Annie Oakley Costumes, Vintage Porcelain Stove, Many old Trunks, Crab Trap, Primitive Tables, Primitive Cabinets, Old Store Displays, Pair of Folding Baskets Displays from an old Store, Wood Oars, Farm Bench, Oak Armoire, Oak Lamp Table, Mickey Mouse Sit On Toy, 2 Fantastic Cast Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, Master Forge Stainless Steel Gas Grill Like New, Many clean Kitchen Appliances-George Foreman Grill, Crock Pot, Keurig Coffee Maker, Deep Fryer, Convection Oven, Pot & Pans, Bissell Spot Remover, and more.

ANOTHER PACKED AUCTION GALLERY- 10 packed hayracks and a large line of furniture. Plan on spending the day. We will be working on this right up to sale date!!

Sellers:

NORMAN NEAL Plano IL and several others

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

by Auction company. No Business Checks www.BullockAuctioneers.com Auction Zip ID 23761 815-970-7077 Need an Auction? Contact Matt for more information on how we can maximize you collection or estate.

Matthew Bullock IL Lic # 441.001731 Brian Bullock IL Lic # 441.002146

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NOTICE A public hearing on the proposed school budget for the 20152016 school year for Ladd CC School District #94 will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

The proposed school budget is available for public inspection in the Superintendent’s office through September 15, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Published in the bureau County Republican Aug. 27, 2015.

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the La Moille C.U.S.D. #303 Board of Education that a budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 will be on file for public inspection at the school offices from and after August 20, 2015. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 21, 2015 in the La Moille High School office Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 27, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE PETITION OF ) Heather Pressy ) on behalf of Esa Bell ) Luna-Batten ) CASE NO. 15-MR-63 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Public notice is hereby given that on Oct. 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 210, Bureau County Courthouse,

700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, I will present and ask that my Petition in said Court, praying for the change of my name from Esa Bell Luna-Batten to that of Esa Bell Luna be approved, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at Princeton, Illinois, Aug. 24, 2015. /s/Heather R. Pressy Petitioner, on behalf of Esa Bell Luna-Batten Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 27, Sept. 3 and 10, 2015.

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

PHYSICAL AGILITY: Tests may be administered to applicants prior to their appointment. Any applicant who fails the physical agility component of the examination is not eligible for appointment.

SCOPE OF TESTING: The written and oral tests contain questions designed to measure important knowledge and abilities required for success as a police officer. Each candidate shall receive separate scores for their written and oral examinations. An applicants rank shall be determined based upon a combination of the applicant’s written and oral scores plus their veteran’s preference points, cadet preference points, and any other preference

points allowed by the Illinois Municipal Code, if any. The physical agility test, medical examination, polygraph examination and psychological profile examination shall all be graded on a pass/fail basis.

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

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

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

bility at the time of submitting an application.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: All applicants must be United States citizens .

HEALTHANDPHYSICALREQUIREMENTS: Successful applicants who achieve a place on the eligibility list may be required to complete a

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10186 1890 E St., Tiskilwa

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1500 Deerfield Rd., Princeton

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19 Acres along Hennepin Canal! Camping, Hunting & Fishing $110,000

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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.”

New Listing! $25,000 Price Reduced! $127,500 Price Reduced! $104,900 Grand Bear Vacation Villa - Princeton! Unique 4 BR home, Princeton! Quality 3 BR home gorgeous hardwood floors 1800 sq. ft. unit. 2 BR, but w/ 1500 sq. ft. offers oak could sleep 9-10 people. Main & woodwork. Front & back woodwork, built in - Jenn-Air, stairs. patio, fenced area, LR w/ FP, hardwood under floor laundry, whirlpool tub, balcony, gas log FP in living massive garage. Woodburning carpet, Finished lower level.

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Sheffield - $87,700 $97,400 - Wyanet!

Princeton $124,000 $111,500 - Condo Unit - 1 level!

Large beautiful yard, deck 2013, Wonderful home! 1.5 car This home has it all! Spacious Move in ready! large pantry, open concept LR / kitchen, garage & 3.5 car garage. rooms, updated kitchen, updated 28’x13’ LR, Walk in shower, finished living space in LL. Landscaped yard, brick patio, baths. New furnace/AC & roof back patio area. 2 bedrooms.

Attached garage, garden shed. newer windows, 200 amp 2013. Fenced yard. 3 BR. (All mowing & shoveling New front steps 2015. 2 BR. service, outbuilding w/ heater. Stove, DW & microwave 2014. done for you - condo dues). #08926546 SS appliances. #08878009 #08850661 #08669862

Spectacular Home! $272,000 Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, a wall of glass doors for gorgeous views! Large island kitchen, deck, gas log FP. Paved parking area. #08909915

New Listing! $164,000 New Listing! Princeton County Home! On 3.5 acres at $145,000. Completely the edge of Princeton! Well is updated: windows, siding, 5 yrs. old. Septic 10 yrs old. furnace, AC, flooring & more.

Machine shed 22’x36’, work 3 BR, 2 full baths, fenced in shop, shed & chicken house. yard. Fireplace in FR. Finished #09009963 basement. #09009884

New Listing! $67,500 Tiskilwa. Large 2 story w/ 3 BR & 3 car garage. Brick patio, kitchen w/ breakfast bar, hardwood under carpet.

Semi-finished attic. Siding. #09009664

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Litter can wash into rivers and streams and be carried to oceans and bays. There, birds, sea turtles and even whales can become entangled. Sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and try to eat them.

Eating plastic bags is very dangerous for any animal.

When these balloons are let loose, they float up into the air and seem to _______. But they don’t.

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Circle all of the litter hidden in the park. Draw a line from the litter to where it should go.

Find the words that complete the story before they float away!

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Different places have different fines for littering.

In some places, fines are $500.

In other places, fines can be $5,000 or more.

Pretend you got fined $500 for littering. Look through the newspaper and find things you could buy with $500, instead of paying a fine.

Be sure to find items that add up to exactly $500.

Circle the things you can do to keep your community clean and beautiful.

Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums using money amounts to $500.

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Changing of the guard

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Jim Eustice, who served as assistant under former Bruins coach John Bellino, begins his first year as head football coach at St. Bede Academy. He previously was head coach at Ottawa Marquette from 2005-09.

Eustice looks to continue St. Bede tradition, take Bruins to a higher level Jim Eustice takes over as the new head football coach at St. Bede Academy, succeeding John Bellino who was head coach for the past 35 years. Eustice, formerly head coach at Ottawa Marquette (13-32 from 2005-09), was on the Bruins’ staff for the past five seasons. He sat down with BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus on the eve of the 2015 season to discuss his new role and plans for the Bruins program.

BCR: Head coach Jim Eustice.

How’s that sound?

Eustice: Sounds great for the second time the around. I’m really excited. Crazy couple months since the announcement. We’ve had a good summer and we’re ready to go.

BCR: You follow John Bellino, who was head coach at St. Bede for 35 years and a graduate at the academy, and is pretty much a legend there.

They always say it’s better to replace the man who replaced the man. How are you handling following such a successful and long-lasting coach?

Eustice: Having worked with John for the last five years, we’ve developed a real good relationship. We’ve had nice talks after I got the job. We’re in a good place. It’s not like I’m starting from scratch. The program was in a pretty good place when John retired.

I’m just trying to get it to an even higher level than it’s already been at.

It’s a real nice position to walk into.

I’ve been teaching at the school for a couple years. I’m familiar with a lot of people and everybody has been very supportive so far. The kids have accepted it. I can’t stay enough good things about the place I am. There is that old adage there. I’m certainly not looking at it that way. I’m really excited.

BCR: What did you learn coaching under a coach like John?

Eustice: : John was very old school.

He stayed the course. That’s one thing I learned, don’t waiver, believe in what you do. On the defensive side of the ball, I learned a ton and that was

With St. Bede football coach Jim Eustice probably my biggest weakness my first time around. To be a part of defense with Mark Siebert there the first four years and then last year again with John and Bill Booker, there’s invaluable things I’ve learned on that side of the ball.

BCR: What’s your coaching style like? Can Bruins fans expect to see some different things?

Eustice: John was open enough to use a couple of my offensive ideas.

The offense will look very familiar at times to what people have seen the last few years. Defensively, Bill Booker will be my defensive coordinator. He has some of his own ideas, so there might be a couple of different looks on defense. As far as my style goes, I’ve got a great staff. I’ve entrusted them.

They know what we’re doing. I expect them to coach and take ownership in what we’re doing and leave their stamp on the program as well. It takes more than one person to coach a football team. You’ve got to have a great staff and I do, and I’m very blessed.

BCR: What would you say are your strengths as a coach?

Eustice: My strength as coach would certainly be on the offensive side. I’ve become more rounded here the last five years as I’ve said. One of the strengths I have is that I can manage properly. I’m a good manager with my business background and the things I did in the business world

before I converted to a teacher. And I trust my staff, and I’m going to allow them to coach and bring the younger guys on my staff along and have everybody feel like they’re a part of something special and want to take ownership. I think that management capability that I have is certainly a strength.

BCR: How about things you’d like to improve on or do differently your second go around as head coach?

Eustice: (To) believe in what we’re doing. Being able to handle people and stand by decisions that I make. If there’s some parents or people that disagree, stay the course and get them to believe in what you’re doing as well as opposed in maybe trying to change a few things and changing your philosophy to please others. That’s not going to happen this time. From a management standout point, that first time around being head coach, there’s so much administrative stuff involved, making sure we’ve got the practice gear and all the ordering. There’s so many moving parts in running a football program. A lot of the mistakes I made there the first time around there I’m certainly not making this time around. It’s been a lot smoother than the last time.

BCR: How did the offseason go this summer? What were you wanting to accomplish as you began to implement your program?

Eustice: We wanted to get everything installed on both sides of the ball. Being familiar with the kids and having so many of the staff remain, there really wasn’t an introductory period that some new coaches would have to go through with their staff.

We kind of hit the ground running.

We got going a little bit later, because of the awesome baseball run we had.

We got going mid-June, doing some weight-lifting and core conditioning, We did a couple of 7 on 7s to show

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St. Bede college of coaches Years................. Coach 1920-25 ............ Fr. Alphonse Freehill (18-18-4) 1926 .............. Dale Vohs (4-0-1) 1927-29 ........... Fr. Alphonse Freehill (13-8-4) 1930-32 .......... Gerald Fitzpatrick (9-15-2) 1933-48 ......... Bron Bacevich (99-25-9) 1949 .............. Bernie Powers (0-7-1) 1950-53 ......... Steve Oracko (15-21-1) 1954 .............. Bernie Berhrendt (2-5-1) 1955-60 ......... Paul Morris (23-29-1) 1961-66 ......... Jim Troglio (19-32-4) 1967-78 ......... John Gaughn (74-35) 1979 .............. Mike Morris (4-5) 1980-2014 ..... John Bellino (176-161) 2015-present.... Jim Eustice

Top five winningest coaches at St. Bede John Bellino (1980-2014) .......176-161 Bron Bacevich (1933-48) ........99-25-9 John Gaughn (1967-78) ..........74-35-0 Paul Morris (1955-60) .............23-29-1 Jim Troglio (1961-66)...............19-32-4

Best seasons in St. Bede history Year 2001 1934 1937 2011 1933 1938 1941 1968 1971 1986

W-L 10-3 9-0-1 9-0 9-3 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-1 8-1 8-2

Coach John Bellino** Bron Bacevich+ Bron Bacevich+ John Bellino* Bron Bacevich+ Bron Bacevich+ Bron Bacevich+ John Gaughn John Gaughn John Bellino*

Keys + State Catholic Champions * IHSA Playoffs ** IHSA state semifinals (Note: IHSA playoffs did not start until 1974)

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Scouting the Area Here’s looking inside the huddle at opponents around the Three Rivers and other area notes of interest:

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Fulton (6-4, 4-2): The Steamers made their first playoff appearance in seven years last year, falling to Forreston in the Class 1A first round.

Ninth-year head coach Patrick Lower (33-41) returns eight starters on offense, including juniors Tyler Sweenie (QB) and Michael Pidde (FB) and seniors Trey Simmons (RB) and Devon Ballard (RB) and three lineman. The Steamers also bring back six starters on defense.

Lower said the Steamers’ strength will be their experience they return while they lack overall depth at several positions.

“This year we will strive to work harder each and every day to become a better football team. Our goal is to be competitive each and every week in a very difficult conference,” Lower said.

Morrison (1-8, 1-5): Despite much recent success, winning state titles in 2009 and 2011, numbers continue to decline for the Morrison Mustangs. The 2015 practice season opened with just 15 varsity players in camp. They had just 19 in each of the past two seasons.

“We’re used to it now,” senior Andy Bird said, “and we know we have to work harder than other teams. We know we have to condition better than teams that have more players, but we’re looking to rebuild this team and the program from the state teams.

“Last year obviously wasn’t what we wanted – no one ever wants to go through that – so we want to get back to showing what we can really do.”

Three seasons removed from the top of the 2A heap, Morrison has three wins in the last two years.

Mustangs coach Cory Bielema said the group he has is fairly competitive and talented.

“If we can play without injury, we’ll be right there most weeks,” Bielema said. “The core we have is very small, and that’s why attrition is what we’re worried about. But they all want to be here, and they’re the same kids who have had success in other sports.

“We’re pushing them very hard to get them better prepared for Fridays, and we want these guys to kind of buy into the idea of doing the grunt work now so they can have more fun – and success – during games.”

After amassing a 45-6 record in Bielema’s first four seasons, the Mus-

tangs are 9-19 over the last three.

Riverdale (0-9, 0-6): The Rams are on a 3-25 rebound since their last playoff appearance in 2011, including an 0-9 skid last year. The Rams bring back nine starters and 22 lettermen looking to get over that hump. Third-year coach Mike Goodwin notes the program has gone from 17 kids in his first year to 60 this season.

“We have a lot of good returning players,” Goodwin said.

Orion (7-4, 4-2): Coming off a year in which they reached the second round of the 2A playoffs (lost to Rockridge 28-7), the Chargers make the switch to the small school side of the Three Rivers.

The Chargers return seven starters on offense and six on defense, including two-way stalwarts Noah Bridgewater (OL/DL), Josh Ellison (WR/RB/DB), Nate Lawson (WR/ DB), Devin Taets (OL/DL), Koby Stropes (TE/DL) and Drake Schultz (WR/RB/DB).

Orion knows how to win the close games. It won all six of its games last year that were decided by seven points or less.

The senior class at Orion has won 20 games at three levels coming up in the Chargers’ program.

Rockridge (10-2, 6-0): After winning the Three Rivers South conference crown last year, the Rockets make the move over to the new Mississippi Division, which represents the smaller schools in the league.

That won’t be good news to that side of the conference. Rockridge has the largest enrollment (388) in the Rock.

While the Rockets have flashed an explosive offense in Sam Graves’ first two seasons as head coach, averaging more than 40 points en route to a 20-3 record, it is the defense that may decide how good and how far they go this year.

The Rockets return starters back on defense, including two-way men Dakota McManus (OL/LB), Noah Hamerlinck (OL/LB), Dylan Peterson (RB/LB), Dalton Woeber (RB/ LB). Also back are seniors Logan Crawford (line) and Alex Harrison (DB), as well as sophomore Collin Schmidt (DL).

Woeber, who gained approximately 1,500 yards rushing last year, paves the way offensively for the Rockets again. Junior Carson Frakes steps in quarterback, and Graves notes the Rocket pass attempts may sneak up to the 20s or 30s on occasion.

The Rockets were upset by Lanark Eastland-Pearl City in the 2014 2A state championship game 44-21.

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Erie/Prophetstown (6-4, 4-2): The Panthers make a switch to the large-school side of the conference, looking to keep their playoff streak of three straight appearances intact under eighth-year head coach Chuck Milem (26-41). EP returns nine starters on offense, including First Team All-State FB Dylan Binion (Sr., 6-0/185,), First Team All-Conference G Jack Heflin (Sr., 6-3/250) and honorable mention all-conference QB Phillip Coers. The Panthers bring back eight starters on defense.

“This will be a senior led group with more overall varsity game experience than we have ever had. We will have a goal of making our fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs to establish a sustainable tradition for our football program,” Milem said.

Sterling Newman (11-1, 6-0): The Comets, who have won 26 straight Three Rivers/Big Rivers games, make the switch to the big-school side of the conference. Their run to a second straight, sixth overall state championship under veteran coach Mike Pappocia was sidetracked with a 16-14 loss to Byron in the 2A quarterfinals last year.

Kewanee (0-9, 0-6): The Boilermakers stumbled with a winless record last year after a break-out season under coach Tyler Nichols in his first season in 2013. They did, however, finish strong down the stretch in losses to a couple of playoff teams in Hall and Rockridge, along with Sherrard, and look to carry that momentum over into the 2015 season.

“We don’t have a ton of experience at the varsity level. We have a handful of guys coming back with experience, but I’m very intrigued by our juniors and a few sophomores to see what they can do when the big show turns on,” Nichols told the Kewanee Star Courier.

“We’re very excited to be back out here. We had a great offseason — great turnout in the weight room through the summer and in the winter months. We’re very excited to get going and see what kind of results we can produce out on the field.”

Sherrard (2-7, 1-5): Brian Adams, formerly an assistant at Mercer County, looks to take a step forward in his second year as head coach at Sherrard. He brings back seven starters from last year’s 2-7 season, including five on offense and four on defense.

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The Three Rivers football conference has been a constant flow of changes over the years and the 2015 season will be no different. The divisions have been renamed from the north and south to the Mississippi and Rock with a recognition to the small schools and big schools.

Here’s a look at the conference alignment for 2015.

League champs Newman and Rockridge have flipflopped divisions along with Orion and Erie-Prophetstown. Just keep it in pencil, because it may change next year with the Amboy Clippers’ desire to set course for new waters.

The Rock Division Amboy/LaMoille ............................................... 324 Bureau Valley .................................................. 307 Fulton .............................................................. 303 Morrison .......................................................... 328 Orion ............................................................... 305 Riverdale ......................................................... 321 Rockridge ........................................................ 388 The Mississippi Division Erie/Prophetstown ............................................ 497 Hall ................................................................. 383 Kewanee ......................................................... 539 Newman ................................................... *407.55 Princeton......................................................... 547 Sherrard .......................................................... 484 St. Bede ................................................... *518.10 * includes IHSA multiplier

Final 2014 Three Rivers Standings South Division Con. Rockridge........................... 6-0 Hall ................................... 4-2 St. Bede ............................ 4-2 Orion ................................. 4-2 Princeton ........................... 2-4 Sherrard ............................ 1-5 Kewanee ........................... 0-6

Total 10-2 8-3 6-4 7-4 3-6 2-7 0-9

PF 475 316 347 270 184 145 133

PA 197 215 214 287 270 299 330

North Division ................... Con. Newman ............................ 6-0 Erie/Prophetstown .............. 4-2 Fulton ................................ 4-2 Amboy/LaMoille ................. 3-3 Bureau Valley .................... 3-3 Morrison ............................ 1-5 Riverdale ........................... 0-6

Total 11-1 6-4 6-4 5-5 4-5 1-8 0-9

PF PA 529 136 345 240 266 259 147 227 282 238 61 326 66 347

2015 BCR prediction Rock Division Rockridge........ 6-0 8-1 Fulton.............. 5-1 6-3 Orion............... 4-2 6-3 Bureau Valley.. 3-3 4-5 Amboy............. 2-4 2-7 Morrison.......... 1-5 2-7 Riverdale......... 0-6 0-9

Mississippi Division Newman.......... 6-0 9-0 Hall................. 4-2 6-3 Erie/Proph....... 4-2 6-3 St. Bede.......... 3-3 5-4 Princeton......... 3-3 5-4 Sherrard.......... 1-5 1-8 Kewanee......... 0-6 0-0

2015 Master Area Football Schedule Keys to conference schedules + Three Rivers Mississippi game ++ Three Rivers Rock game * Lincoln Trail game ** Northern Illinois Big 12 West game & Big Northern West game

Rockridge at Hall Riverdale at Kewanee Amboy at Sherrard Fulton at Newman Orion at E/P Elmwood/Brimfield at AW Galesburg at L-P Mendota at Johnsburg

+ Sherrard at St. Bede ++ BV at Orion ++ Morrison at Rockridge ++ Riverdale at Fulton Amboy at E/P * Stark County at AW ** Geneseo at L-P & Mendota at Stillman Valley

Week 1 Aug. 28 Princeton at Riverdale E/P at BV Hall at Fulton St. Bede at Amboy Kewanee at Morrison Sherrard at Orion Newman at Rockridge A/W at Farmington L-P at East Moline Genoa-Kingston at Mendota

Week 3 Sept. 11 + Princeton at Kewanee + St. Bede at Hall ++ BV at Rockridge ++ Fulton at Orion ++ Riverdale at Amboy Sherrard at E/P Newman at Morrison * West Central at AW Bloomington at L-P & Byron at Mendota

Week 5 Sept. 25 + Hall at Sherrard + Kewanee at St. Bede + E/P at Newman ++ Amboy at BV ++ Morrison at Riverdale ++ Rockridge at Orion Fulton at Princeton * AW at Monmouth United ** L-P at Sterling & Mendota at Dixon

Week 2 Sept. 5 Morrison at Princeton BV at St. Bede

Week 4 Sept. 18 + Princeton at Hall + Kewanee at Newman

Week 6 Oct. 2 + Princeton at Newman + Hall at Kewanee

++ Orion at Amboy ++ Riverdale at Rockridge ++ Fulton at Morrison BV at Sherrard * Mercer County at AW ** L-P at Rochelle & Rockford Lutheran at Mendota Oct. 3 + E/P at St. Bede Week 7 Oct. 9 + St. Bede at Princeton + Kewanee at E/P + Newman at Sherrard ++ Orion at Morrison ++ Rockridge at Amboy ++ Fulton at BV Hall at Riverdale * Princeville at AW ** Ottawa at L-P & Rock Falls at Mendota

Week 8 Oct. 16 + E/P at Princeton + Newman at Hall + Sherrard at Kewanee ++ Riverdale at BV ++ Morrison at Amboy ++ Rockridge at Fulton St. Bede at Orion * Ridgewood at AW L-P at Kaneland & Mendota at Oregon Week 9 Oct. 23 + Sherrard at Princeton + Hall at E/P + Newman at St. Bede ++ BV at Morrison ++ Amboy at Fulton ++ Orion at Riverdale Kewanee at Rockridge * AW at ROWVA Morris at L-P & Winnebago at Mendota

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Amboy/LaMoille Co-op Nickname: Clippers

2015 Roster No. Name Yr. Ht./Wt. Pos. 1. Alan Stamberger Sr. 5-11/175 RB/DB 3 Jordan Hochstatter Jr. 6-2/170 QB/S 4 Brady Hulin Jr. 6-3/165 QB/S 5 Cain Powers Jr. 5-11/185 TE/LB 6 +Ryon Richardson Sr. 5/9/170 RB/DB 7 +Dallas Appleman Sr. 6-0/215 FB/LB 10 +Carter Shaw Sr. 6-0/160 RB/LB 12 +Drake Barlow Sr. 5-8/190 RB/LB 21 Ben Rhine So. 6-0/185 FB/LB 23 +Cole Olson Sr. 6-0/165 SE/DB 24 +Kody Conderman Sr. 5-10/150 RB/DB 25 Max Lucas Jr. 5-11/165 SE/LB 31 Zach O’Rourke Jr. 6-0/170 TE/DB 36 +Damion Ulrich Sr. 5-9/175 FB/LB 51 +Cole Stewart Jr. 6-0/210 C/LB 52 George Stuepfert Jr. 5-8/200 G/DL 60 +Calvin Nickel Sr. 6-0/220 T/DL 62 Kyle Hunter So. 6-0/206 G/DL 66 Victor Gutierrez So. 5-9/195 G/LB 70 Tyler Perry So. 6-1/220 T/DL 74 +Clay Stuepfert Sr. 6-1/230 T/DL 75 Nick Rhine Jr. 5-8/225 T/DL 76 Colin Cromwell Sr. 5-11/215 T/DL 77 Chris Peterson Sr. 6-0/310 T/DL * Returning lettermen

Fast Facts

Home field: The Harbor, Amboy High School.

Head coach: Gary Jones (21st year, 126-99).

Staff: George Schwamberger, Jeramey Wittenauer, Scott Payne, Dennis Nauman, Andrew Full, Sam Jones, Ed Stewart, David Bobee, Gary Brandon Barlow.

Last year: 5-5 Jones (3-3).

Enrollment: 324.

Colors: Red and black.

Class: 2A. Conference: Three Rivers Rock.

Last playoff appearance: 2014, first round.

On the radio: WRCV 101.7 FM

2015 schedule Aug. 28 St. Bede 7:30 Sept. 4 At Sherrard 7:30 Sept. 11 Riverdale* 7:30 Sept. 18 At Erie-Prophetstown* 7:30 Sept. 25 At Bureau Valley* 7:30 Oct. 2 Orion*+ 7:30 Oct. 9 Rockridge* 7:30 Oct. 16 Morrison 7:30 Oct. 23 At Fulton* 7:30 * TRAC Rock Conference game + Homecoming game

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Meet the Clippers The Amboy/LaMoille co-op will open the season at home Friday vs. Amboy. Team members are (front row, from left) Victor Gutierrez, Ryon Richardson, Damion Ullrich, George Stuepfert, Koty Conderman, Alan Stamberger, Drake Barlow and Max Lucas; (second row) Ben Rhine, Dallas Appleman, Carter Shaw, Chris Peterson, Cole Stewart, Cain Powers, Nick Rhine and Cole Olson; and (back row) head coach Gary Jones, assistant coach Jeramey Wittenauer, Kyle Hunter, Jordan Hochstatter, Collin Cromwell, Brady Hulin, Clay Stuepfert, Calvin Nickel, Zach O’Rourke, assistant coach Dennis Nauman and assistant coach Scott Payne.

Clippers looking to make numbers add up

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

AMBOY — The Amboy-LaMoille Clippers averaged 14.7 points on offense in 2014 while allowing 22.7 per game. Those are numbers they’d certainly like to reverse this year.

The Clippers are a little thin on numbers this year, carrying a 24-man varsity roster, including four sophomores. Of the 24, 11 are returning lettermen.

Senior lineman Clay Stuepfert, one of seven products LaMoille expected from to suit up for the co-op varsity, believes the Clippers are up for

the challenge.

“I believe Amboy has the ability to compete with any team.

We have heart, drive, and talent,” he said. “If we show up to play everyday we will be tough to beat. I would not underestimate the Clippers this year. We don’t have the biggest, fastest guys, but as always Amboy will be hard hitting and competition for any team. “ One of those hard hitters is Dallas Appleman. The 6-0, 215pound senior running back will lead the Clippers offense. He rushed for 415 yards and five touchdowns.

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Just asking ... A/L senior lineman Clay Stuepfert Who’s the strongest kid on the team? Drake Barlow.

Who’s the funniest kid on the team? Kody Conderman.

Who’s the best looking kid on the team?

Gotta be me.

Can’t wait to play?

St. Bede. I know a lot of kids I went to school with who go down to St.

Bede.

Team strength? We’re a good running team, we’ve got good teamwork, and we’ll always be behind each other.

Working on? Pass coverage. We need to get that tightened up.

What’s your favorite meal? I like steak and potatoes. My dad will cook ‘em on the grill.

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Bureau Valley Nickname: Storm

2015 Roster

No. Player Yr. Ht./Wt. 1 Andrew Hockings So. 5-6/140 2 Corbin Endress So. 6-2/150 4 Drew Baker So. 5-6/165 6 Jay Edlefson Jr. 6-1/170 7 +Drake Davis So. 5-10/160 9 +Hunter Sebby Jr. 5-11/190 13 Gailen Gibson Jr. 6-0/185 16 Jacob Wirth So. 6-1/150 22 +Will Konneck Sr. 5-10/190 24 Caje Peterson Jr. 5-9/175 25 Bryan Herr So. 5-8/170 32 Eric Schoff Fr. 5-10/170 33 Dallas Hardy Fr. 5-7/170 34 Peyton Moore Fr. 5-9/140 42 +Hunter Schoff Jr. 6-0/175 51 +Shawn Christiansen Sr. 6-0/200 52 +Tommy Brummel Sr. 6-0/185 54 +Rick Lootens Sr. 5-11/175 55 +Chase Gripp Jr. 6-5/250 56 Hunter Lewis Jr. 5-11/235 63 Justin Fisher Sr. 5-11/190 65 Trevor Sights So. 6-0/220 66 Dan Schoff So. 6-4/235 68 Alex Peck So. 6-2/255 72 Cale Buysse So. 6-2/260 77 Gerald Eshelman Jr. 5-9/290 78 Arran Kruse Fr. 5-6/165 82 +Drew Fordham Sr. 6-2/220 84 +Trey Dale Sr. 6-4/180 + Returning lettermen

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Fast Facts

Home field: Storm Stadium.

Head coach: Spencer Davis (second year, 4-5).

Staff: Craig Johnson, Chris Lindsey, Jason Spang.

Last year: 4-5 (3-3).

School enrollment: 307.

Spencer Colors: Columbia and navy.

Davis Class: 2-3 A. Conference: Three Rivers Rock Division.

Last playoff appearance: 2010, 3A first round.

On the radio: WZOE 98.8 FM.

2015 schedule Aug. 28 Erie-Prophetstown Sept. 4 St. Bede Sept. 11 at Rockridge* Sept. 18 at Orion* Sept. 25 Amboy*+ Oct. 2 at Sherrard Oct. 9 Fulton* Oct. 16 Riverdale* Oct. 23 at Morrison* * TRAC Rock Conference game + Homecoming game

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The Storm will kick off the 2015 football season at home Friday vs. Erie-Prophetstown. Team members are (front row) Jay Edlefson, Payton Moore, Rick Lootens, Drake Davis and Hunter Sebby; (second row) Hunter Schoff, Shawn Christensen, Tommy Brummel, Jacob Wirth, Calen Buysse, Justin Fisher, Trevor Sights, Gailen Gibson, and Will Konneck; (third row) Andrew Hockings, Gerald Eshelman, Arran Kruse, Dallas Hardy, Eric Schoff, Bryan Herr, Caje Peterson, Drew Baker and Hunter Lewis; and (back row) coach Jason Spang, coach Spencer Davis, Alex Peck, Drew Fordham, Trey Dale, Chase Gripp, Dan Schoff, Corbin Endress, coach Craig Johnson and coach Chris Lindsey.

Faces may change, game plan remains

By Brent Jamison

their season finale at Fulton.

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Growing up

MANLIUS – The faces may have changed, but the scheme will stay the same.

Despite losing all but four starters on offense, including all-state wide receiver Parker Neuhalfen, coach Spencer Davis says the Storm will continue to bring an exciting brand of football each Friday night.

“We are still going to be fun and uptempo,” said Davis, who enters his second year as head coach.

Last year, the Storm averaged 31.4 points per game on offense and really took off in the second half of the season, scoring just under 42 points a game in their final four contests. BV missed the playoffs by one game, losing

A big reason for that success was the growth of quarterback Drake Davis. As a freshman, Davis threw for 1,821 yards and 21 touchdowns after taking over as starter in week two, which included a 336-yard, seven-touchdown performance against Riverdale. He was a first team selection of the Three Rivers North Division.

“I look for him to mature a little from last year,” Spencer Davis said. “I think the game will slow down a little bit more for him. He’s a gamer so he’ll have a good season. Quarterback is such an important role, but we have such a good group

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Who’s the best looking guy on the team? I’d probably say Chase.

Can’t wait to play?

Probably Erie-Prophets,

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What’s the team strengths? Definitely, our speed. We’re a lot fast than we were last year.

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Hall Nickname: Red Devils

2015 Roster

No. Name Yr. Ht./Wt. Pos. 1 +Patrick Einhaus Sr. 5-6/152 RB/DB 2 Robert Lacey Jr. 5-6/120 RB/DB 3 Taylor Bastion Jr. 5-8/148 RB/DB 4 +Drew Pullam Sr. 6-3/175 QB/DB 5 Keiran Trevier Jr. 6-3/184 E/DL 9 +Chris Hammonds Sr. 5-7/175 RB/DB 10 +Tony Keeney Sr. 5-10/147 RB/DB 15 +Cody Boers Sr. 6-0/143 E/DB 22 +Christian Smith Sr. 5-9/165 RB/DB 23 +Jake Merkel Sr. 5-10/170 RB/DB 25 +Brian Bernardoni Sr. 6-0/151 E/LB 28 +Christian Heiden Sr. 6-0/165 E/LB 32 Nick Edgecomb Jr. 6-1/160 E/DB 40 Kyle Duever So. 6-1/175 E/LB 50 +Matt Krolak Sr. 5-10/207 RB/LB 51 +Evan Kiphart Sr. 5-10/203 OL/DL 52 +Chris Ballerini Sr. 6-2/215 E/DL 54 +Marcquis Briddick Sr. 5-11/193 OL/DL 55 +Jared Puente Sr. 6-0/230 OL/DL 57 Brennen Yuvan Jr. 5-11/200 RB/LB 60 Elin Spencer Jr. 5-10/185 RB/DB 65 +Joe Kobold Sr. 5-10/221 OL/DL 72 Bradley Diquan Sr. 6-0/233 OL/DL 74 Eric Cissell So. 6-0/230 OL/DL 75 Jake Hall Jr. 6-0/312 OL/DL 77 +Jim Rygh Sr. 6-8/299 OL/DL 80 Nate Diaz Jr. 5-7/167 E/DL +Returning lettermen

Fast Facts

Home field: Nesti Stadium.

Head coach: Randy Tieman (fourth year, 16-15).

Staff: Joe Furlan, Steve Smith, Nick Hanck, Brian Green, Ryan Ferrari, Adam Meyer, Joe Rue, Dave Rucinski.

Last year: 8-3 (4-2).

Enrollment: 392.

Randy Colors: Red and white.

Tieman Class: 2-3 A. Conference: Three Rivers Mississippi.

Last playoff appearance: 2014, second round, lost to Eastland Pearl City.

On the radio: WAJK, 99.3 FM.

2015 schedule

Aug. 28 At Fulton 7:30 Sept. 4 Rockridge 7:30 Sept. 11 St. Bede* 7:30 Sept. 18 Princeton* 7:30 Sept. 25 At Sherrard* 7:30 Oct. 2 At Kewanee* 7:30 Oct. 9 At Riverdale 7:30 Oct. 16 Newman*+ 7:30 Oct. 23 At Erie-Prophetstown* 7:30 * Three Rivers Rock Conference game + Homecoming Did you know?

Hall won state championships in 1995 and 2001 and were state runners-up in 1996.

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The Red Devils will kick off the season Friday at Fulton. Team members are (front row, left) Chris Hammonds, Joe Kobold, Ein Spencer, Evan Kiphart, Patrick Einhaus, Taylor Bastion; (second row) Christian Smith, Jake Hall, Diquan Bradley, Brennen Yuvan, Tony Keeney, Matt Krolak and Jared Puente; (third row) Cody Boers, Marcquis Briddick, Kyle Duever, Christian Heiden, Brian Bernardoni, Jake Merkel; and (back row) Chris Ballerini, Drew Pullam, Jim Rygh, Keiran Trevier, Nick Edgcomb and Eric Cissell.

No looking back

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Any success Hall High School has had in the last two football seasons is in the rear view mirror as head coach Randy Tieman and his Red Devils team look to make a run well into the 2015 IHSA football playoffs.

Entering his fourth season at the helm of a talented and senior heavy Red Devils football squad, Tieman has high hopes and expectations to finally break through in the playoffs as they fell in the second round in their previous two seasons.

“I expect for us to continue to get better like we have the previous two seasons, but we’re not looking back on that,” Tieman said. “We’re here to compete for

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Expect this year’s co-captains and staples from last years 7-4 squad Chris Hammonds (RB/ DB), Drew Pullam(QB/DB), Jake Merkel (RB/DB) and lineman Jared Puente to make plays on both sides of the ball and provide leadership and guidance on and off the field.

“The transition has been pretty easy with 17 seniors, nine or 10 of whom saw significant playing time last year so the transition into this season has been really

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Chris Hammonds.

Who’s the funniest guy on the team? Matt Krolak.

Who’s the best looking guy on the team?

Christian Heiden.

Who’s the one team you look forward to playing the most?

Rockridge. We got behind early last year,

we kind of came back a little bit. We’re looking to get a little bit momentum, I would say, and see what we can do.

What’s the team strengths? Our defense is really solid and our offense is there, too.

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Princeton Nickname: Tigers

2015 Roster

No. Name Yr. Ht./Wt. Pos. 1 +Kai Tomaszewski Sr. 5-7/140 RB/DB 3 +Levi Bates Sr. 5-11/160 WR/DB 4 +Eric Bibula Sr. 5-9/155 RB/DB 5 +Jacob Reinhardt Sr. 5-10/170 QB/DB 7 +Jett Wedekind Sr. 5-10/175 RB/DB 9 +Tanner Kuhne Sr. 5-8/150 K 16 +Skye Behrends Sr. 6-0/170 TE/LB 20 +Austin Wetsel Jr. 5-9/155 RB/LB 21 Blake Janssen Jr. 5-10/170 RB/LB 22 +Jacob Smith Sr. 5-10/180 RB/LB 24 +Jack Bays Sr. 5-9/160 QB/DB 28 +Austin Rossler Sr. 5-11/160 RB/DB 30 +Luke Marselle Sr. 5-9/130 RB/DB 40 Isaac Salazar Sr. 6-1/240 P 44 Bret Emmerson Sr. 5-10/175 RB/LB 50 +Derek Debruhl Sr. 5-9/170 OL/DL 52 Jacob Fitzpatrick Jr. 6-2/215 OL/DL 55 Kyle Knudsen Jr. 5-11/195 OL/DL 58 +Vince Vergamini Jr. 6-1/200 OL/DL 60 +Griffin Orr Sr. 6-2/170 OL/DL 65 Michael Epperson Jr. 5-11/180 OL/DL 68 Zach Read Jr. 6-0/200 OL/DL 74 +Chaz Williams Sr. 6-4/230 OL/DL 75 +Nicholas Borg Sr. 6-5/290 OL/DL 77 Eric Hoffeditz Jr. 6-0/220 OL/DL 78 +Dillon Wetsel Sr. 5-9/200 OL/DL 79 Noah Jilderda Jr. 5-11/270 OL/DL 80 +Dustin Fultz Sr. 5-9/170 E/DL 84 Zach Tuft Jr. 5-8/110 E/DB 88 Lenny Mead Sr. 6-0/170 WR/DB 89 Colton Youngren Jr. 6-4/200 E/LB * Returning lettermen

Fast Facts

Home field: Bryant Field.

Head coach: Jesse Snyder (fourth year, 3-24).

Staff: Dan Foes, Rob Jensen, Tim Ciesielski, Brik Wedekind, Randy Allen, Zach Smith, Nick Vujanov.

Last year: 3-6 (2-4).

Enrollment: 547.

Colors: Blue and white.

Class: 4A. Jesse Conference: 3 Snyder Rivers Mississippi.

Last playoff appearance: 2003, first round.

On the radio: WZOE 1490 AM.

2015 schedule

Aug. 28 At Riverdale 7:30 Sept. 4 Morrison 7:30 Sept. 11 At Kewanee* 7:30 Sept. 18 At Hall* 7:30 Sept. 25 Fulton 7:30 Oct. 2 At Newman* 7:30 Oct. 9 St. Bede* + 7:30 Oct. 16 Erie-Prophetstown* 7:30 Oct. 23 Sherrard* 7:30 * Three Rivers Rock Conference game + Homecoming game

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The Princeton Tigers will be traveling to Port Byron to take on the Riverdale Rams to kick off the 2015 season. Team members are (front row, left) Jacob Smith, Blake Janssen, Dillon Wetsel, Brett Emmerson and Jett Wedekind; (second row) Tyler Hammitt, Derek Debruhl, Kyle Knudsen, Lenny Mead, Noah Jilderda, Dustin Fultz, Jack Bays and Eric Bibula; (third row) manager Kaitlyn Michael, Kai Tomasewski, Austin Wetsel, Luke Marselle, Zach Tuft, Jacob Reinhardt, Austin Rossler, Tanner Kuhne and manager McKenzie Cain; (fourth row) Zach Read, coach Nick Vujanov, coach Rob Jensen, coach Brik Wedekind, coach Jesse Snyder, coach Dan Foes, coach Randy Allen, coach Zach Smith, coach Tim Ciesielski and Jacob Fitzpatrick; and (back row) Eric Hoffeditz, Michael Epperson, Levi Bates, Griffin Orr, Colton Youngren, Chaz Williams, Nick Borg, Isaac Salazar, Skye Behrends and Vince Vergamini.

Tigers all in

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigers senior football class went through some of the worse of times in the program history.

Now they are wanting to experience some of the best times as they make their final march in the program.

The seniors helped break a 0-21 losing skid, winning their season-opening game in 2014 on the way to a 3-6 campaign. They feel like they’ve got some unfinished business to take care of.

“Especially after everything we’ve been through with previous games and all the hard work we’ve put into our dedication

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So the question every wants to know in Tiger Town, is this the senior class, is this the team, that can carry the Tigers to the prom-

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Who’s the strongest guy on the team? Noah Jilderda.

Who’s the funniest guy on the team? Probably Dillon Wetsel.

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Who’s the one team you look forward to playing the most? Week 4 against Hall. A close second would be Week 4 against St. Bede.

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2015 Roster

No. Name Yr. Ht./Wt. Pos. 1 Bret Dannis So. 6-1/155 RB/DB 4 +Braidy Shipp Jr. 6-0/200 E/DB 7 Bryant Eustice Jr. 5-11/175 QB/DB 8 Nathan Bartley Sr. 5-9/165 K 11 +Nick Needs Sr. 6-3/190 E/LB 20 Nick Szczepaniak Jr. 5-10/150 RB/DB 21 Joe Marenda Jr. 5-5/125 E/DB 24 +Baylee Hopps Sr. 6-0/180 RB/DB 25 +Josh Sapp Jr. 6-1/185 QB/DB 27 Jake Darnell So. 5-9/150 E/LB 28 Jacob Croissant So. 5-7/170 RB/DB 32 Justin Darnell Jr. 5-8/190 RB/LB 36 +Brady Booker Jr. 6-3/210 RB/LB 42 Daryl Senica Jr. 5-10/150 RB/LB 51 Joe Acosta Jr. 5-11/220 OL/LB 53 +Mike Rosenberg Sr. 5-10/215 OL/DL 54 Joe Peacock So. 5-6/140 OL/LB 56 Gavin Garcia Jr. 5-10/190 OL/DL 63 Evan Knoblauch Jr. 6-0/170 OL/DL 64 Camren Barto So. 6-0/170 OL/DL 65 +Cole Cameron Sr. 5-11/185 OL/DL 66 +John Barnes Sr. 6-5/285 OL/DL 68 Dash Burgess Jr. 6-2/200 OL/DL 70 Victor Hernandez Sr. 5-9/220 OL/DL 72 Sawyer Gray So. 5-10/185 OL/DL 74 +Michael Manning Jr. 6-1/230 OL/DL 77 +Andrew Pyszka Sr. 6-8/245 OL/DL + Returning lettermen

FAST FACTS

Home field: St. Bede Academy.

Head coach: Jim Eustice (first year).

Staff: Bill Booker, Mike Bima, Ryan Milus, Sam Allen, D.J. Wilmot, Scott Sypniewski, Carter Krause.

Last year: 6-4 Jim (4-2).

Eustice School Enrollment: 518.10.

Colors: Green and white.

Conference: Three Rivers South.

Class: 2-3 A. Last playoff appearance: 2014, 3A first round.

On the radio: WSOG 88.1.

2015 schedule

Aug. 28 At Amboy 7:30 Sept. 4 Bureau Valley 7:30 Sept. 11 At Hall* 7:30 Sept. 18 Sherrard* 7:30 Sept. 25 Kewanee* 7:30 Oct. 3 Erie-Prophetstown*+ 2:00 Oct. 9 At Princeton* 7:30 Oct. 16 At Orion 7:30 Oct. 23 Newman* 7:30 * TRAC Mississippi game + Homecoming game

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Andrew Pyzska, SBA senior lineman Who’s the strongest guy on the team? John Barnes by a really long shot. He’s a big boy. All of 285.

Who’s the funniest guy on the team? We all like to goof off, but I’d have to say Brady Booker, Joe Acosta and myself.

Who’s the best looking guy on the team? Again, I’d have to say myself.

Who’s the team you look forward to playing the most? Hall, definitely, because they’re cross town rivals. And I always like to play Orion, I don’t know why.

And Princeton’s fun, because of the Bureau County rivalry.

What’s your favorite meal?

Fried chicken at Verucchi’s.

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The St. Bede Bruins will venture to Amboy to kick off the season Friday at the Harbor. Team members are (front row, left): Victor Hernandez, Sawyer Gray, Justin Darnell, Bryant Eustice, Joe Acosta and Mike Rosenberg; (second row) Gavin Garcia, Baylee Hopps, Camren Barto, Braidy Shipp, Evan Knoblauch, Bret Dannis and Cole Cameron; (third row) Joseph Peacock, Nick Szczepaniak, Darryl Senica, Nathan Bartley, Jacob Croissant and Joe Marenda; and (back row) coach Jim Eustice, Michael Manning, Nick Needs, Andrew Pyszka, John Barnes, Brady Booker, Dash Burgess and Josh Sapp.

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PERU — After spending five seasons as an assistant coach for the St. Bede Bruins, Jim Eustice takes over as head coaching, looking to extend the Bruins streak of six straight playoff appearances this season.

He will have his work cut out for him as he looks to tackle the season with a young squad.

After coming from rival the Marquette Academy Crusaders before the 2010 season, Eustice had amassed a record of 13-32 before taking an assistant position with the Bruins and being promoted during this offseason. He succeeds John Bellino, who was the Bruins head coach the past 35 years.

“We’re young schoolwise, but we do have some incoming juniors that did play a good amount last year, and then we have our six returning seniors so overall we are a young football team at this point but we can overcome that,” Eustice said.

“We lost a lot of production with our outgoing seniors, but we have some talent that can still produce for us.”

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Tigers From Page 9 ised land of the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

There’s opportunity there,” fourth-year head coach Jesse Snyder said.

“What it really comes down to is doing the little things we have to do to be successful, week in and week out, having that hard work ethic on Friday nights and in practice the right attitude and right respect to make sure we get things down.

“The goal every year is to knock on the door. What we’ve got to do to make that happen, is what I always talk about, is focus on what we’ve got in front of us and take care of business there and take it one game at a time. And if we do those little things, we are disciplined in our assignments and we work hard, great things can happen on and off the field.”

Tigers on offense

Reinhardt returns for his third year as the Tiger signal-caller, called up to the varsity his sophomore year.

He threw for 831 yards and 11 touchdown his junior year. Snyder believes Reinhardt could have his best season yet.

“Jake’s got a really good work ethic, he’s smart, got good feet and he sees the defense well,” Snyder said.

Other senior stalwarts returning in the backfield

are Jacob Smith (600 yards, 4 TDs) at tailback and Jett Wedekind at halfback.

Classmate Kai Tomaszewski, an explosive back and unanimous all-conference return specialist, returns for his second season after coming over from soccer.

Also filling in roles in the backfield will be seniors Jack Bays and Austin Rossler and junior Blake Janssen, Senior Skye Behrends returns at tight end with classmate Levi Bates back at wide receiver, giving Reinhardt capable targets to pass to.

On the offensive line, the Tigers will line up with Williams at right tackle, Griffin Orr and Jacob Fitzpatrick vying for playing time at right guard, Dillon Wetsel the man in the middle at center, junior Vince Vergamini at left guard and junior Zack Read at left tackle.

Tigers on defense

Dillon Wetsel, Williams, Vergamini and Orr will also play on the defense line, along with junior Noah Jilderda (5-11, 270).

Smith and Behrends head up a linebacker corp including seniors Bret Emmerson and juniors Jannsen and Austin Wetsel, In the defensive backfield, the Tigers will line up with Wedekind and Bates at corner and Bays at safety.

The team’s strength is easily their experience at the varsity level, with 19 returning lettermen, Sny-

Scouting From Page 3 “We will be young at a lot of positions, with a small senior class,”Adams said.

Among the top returners are seniors Blake Lampo (WR/LB) and Sam Ryner (RB/LB) and juniors Luke Kissner (QB/ LB) and Cordell Lenze (OL/DL, 6-0/235).

Others

Annawan/Wethersfield (5-5, 3-4): The Titans bank on a large class of 18 seniors with many returning starters and contributors from last season. Heading the list of returners are all LTC conference picks Tucker Nichols (OL/DL, 6-4/220) and James Reed (RB/LB) and Ian Wirth (WR/ DB), the team’s top tackler (64) last year.

They will look to improve on their fifthplace, 3-4 showing in the Lincoln Trail Conference last year.

“We hope we are in the mix at the top of the conference competing for the conference championship,” AW coach Brandon

Red Devils From Page 6 smooth. We’ve added two more seniors this year, but the 15 that are returning letter winners from last year have made everything really simple for us,” Tieman said.

Others players looking to make an impact on the offensive line will be seniors Jim Rygh and newcomers Diquan Bradley, and Marcquis Briddick; while junior Jake Hall and sophomore Eric Cissell look to make their mark and work their way into playing time.

Red Devils on offense

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Jake Reinhardt returns for his third year at quarterback for Princeton. der said, and being wellround in all phases of the game.

“The goal offensively is to score and defensively to keep guys out of the end zone, so that’s what we’re going to strive to do every single time we step on the field,” Snyder said.

To make that all happen, Williams said, the Tigers have to “Stay together as a team and stay united as one. We can’t think about our individual needs. We have to think about what’s best for the team, because there is truly no ‘I’ in team.”

The Tigers will travel to Riverdale to face a Rams team coming off an 0-9 slate a year ago.

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Johnston said. “I anticipate the conference being very competitive.

LaSalle-Peru (0-9, 0-5): Longtime assistant Jose Medina takes over for former coach James Braggs, who resigned after just one year coming from Petersburg PORTA. He will have a tough assignment, inheriting a Cavs program coming off a winless 2014 campaign and only winning one game in 2013. They have not reached the playoffs since 2009.

Mendota (6-4, 4-2): Former LaMoille coach Brock Sondgeroth returns for his fourth year as head coach of the Trojans.

While the Trojans proved they can play in the Big Northern West Conference, finishing third, Sondgeroth said, they will have to rebuild having lost many players at the skills positions.

“We want to be a team that is good enough to make the playoffs, but we have a lot of work to do to accomplish that goal. With that, the attitude of this team, I feel they are capable of good things with their work ethic,” Sondgeroth said.

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Hall returns a stacked defense that Expect Hammonds, a Second Team will mainly run 4-3 and will be led Three Rivers South Selection from last by first team TRAC-South linebacker Christian Heiden. Heiden, season, to lead the Hall rushing the leading tackler in the area attack once again this year. He (114), will be flanked by Kroreturns as Hall’s leading rusher lak, who returns from a 2014 with 660 yards and six touchseason in which he recorded downs during last year’s cam92 tackles and was selected paign. to Second Team TRAC-South Also expect to see Merkel and honors. seniors Patrick Einhaus, ChrisBernardoni will start at a linetian Smith and Tony Keeney to backer position while sophosee time in the backfield.

Drew more Kevian Trevier mans the Hammonds and Merkel are rouge backer position. Sophalso expected to perform return Pullam omore Kyle Duever has made specialist duties as well. an instant impact and has put Although mainly a run first himself into a position where offense, the Red Devils can toss he will see significant playing the ball around as well with time as the season goes on.

Pullam (2014 TRAC-South honJunior Brennan Yuvan is also orable mention) looking to add in the mix to see playing time. to his 1,601 yards passing and Puente (102 tackles, six 18 touchdowns from last season sacks), Ballerini (40 tackles, while still throwing to his favortwo fumble recoveries) will be ite target receiver Jake Merkel. the anchors of what looks to be Merkel amassed 36 catches a solid defensive line that adds for 587 yards and nine TDs on Chris his way to First Team TRAC- Hammonds Kiphart and Christian Smith as its other two main staples.

South honors as a junior.

The defensive backs will be a mix The ends will be seniors Brian Bernardoni and Christian Heiden with six of Keeney, Smith, Merkel and Hammonds with Pullam, Einhaus and other ends vying for playing time.

Seniors Puente, Matt Krolak, Chris senior Cody Boers vying for time with Ballerini and Evan Kiphart return to juniors Nick Edgcomb, Taylor Bastian the offensive line and look to contin- and Ein Spencer.

The Red Devils will open the season ue to be a force and open holes for Friday, Aug. 28 at Fulton in a Three their backs.

Krolak will also return, as place Rivers cross-over contest.

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The tallest rostered player in 2015 • Andrew Pyszka of St. Bede, Jim Rygh of Hall (6-foot-8)

From Page 5 of kids it won’t be about one individual.

“Drake Davis will have a brand new set of targets to throw to this year.

Trey Dale, Jay Edlefson and sophomore Bryan Herr will play wide-out, while Hunter Schoff and Caje Peterson will be slot receivers. Senior Will Konneck will see a lot of work at running back, building off a strong second half of last season.

“Our skill positions will be good,” coach Davis said. “I think we are about as athletic as we were last year. That may be hard to believe, but I think the kids have worked really hard this offseason.”

Senior Drew Fordham and junior Chase Gripp are the other two returning starters and will anchor the offensive line that will feature two sophomores, Alex Peck and Calen Buysse, who both stand at 6-2 and weigh over 255 pounds.

Davis said this time of year you worry about how your line will gel, but likes the size on this year’s team.

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Defensively, the Storm only return three starters and will look for some new faces to step into the vacated roles.

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Senior running back Will Konneck will be the man the Storm turn to pick up the void left by the graduation of All-State wide receiver Parker Neuhalfen, Tommy Johnston and Josh Mead. year,” Davis said. “But, I think the kids that are coming in are excited about their spots. They’ve been practicing hard. I can’t complain, they’ve really had a good summer.”

A change in the Three Rivers Conference alignment has put the Storm in the small school division this year, which will give them an opportunity to play some new schools this season. The Storm will make road trips to Rockridge, Orion and Sherrard, with the latter being a cross-over game.

BV will host Erie-Prophetstown in week one on Friday, Aug. 28.

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The player who grew the most from 2014 roster to 2015 roster • Will Konneck of BV, listed three inches taller from 5-7 to 5-10 and added 40 pounds 150 to 190 The player who “shrunk” the most from 2014 roster to 2015 roster • New roster shows Clay Stuepfert, Amboy-LaMoille, and Vince Vergamini, Princeton, both lost one inch and 10 pounds.

Clippers From Page 4 Senior Drake Barlow, who shared the quarterbacking duties with graduated Liam Ohlendorff last year, shifts to running back. Junior Brady Hulin will call the signals this year.

Other returning starters on offense include Cole Olson (SE), Calvin Nickel (LG) and Stuepfert (RG).

Appleman and Cole Stewart anchor the Clippers’ defense, returning at linebacker.

Other LaMoille products include seniors

Alan Stamberger and Collin Cromwell, junior George Stuepfert, and sophomores Kyle Hunter, Dominic Moore and Tyler Perry dressing with the varsity and Will Flannagan, Brady Becker and Austin Lundquist with the F/S The Clippers will welcome the St. Bede Bruins to the Harbor for Friday’s season opener.

Amboy edged the playoff-bound Bruins 15-14 in last year’s opener.

Notes: Amboy is set to leave the Three Rivers after the 2016-17 school year.

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Offensively the Bruins will have junior signal-caller Bryant Eustice directing traffic behind a line consisting of TRAC South honorable mention Michael Manning at center, senior Andrew Pyzska at left tackle, senior Cole Cameron at left guard, junior Joe Acosta at right guard and senior John Barnes at right tackle.

Also fighting for playing time on the line will be seniors Mike Rosenburg and Victor Hernandez with juniors Evan Knoblauch and Dash Burgess also looking for time.

Eustice will utilize three backs in Baylee Hopps, sophomore Bret Dannis and junior Nick Sczepaniak but most of the heavy lifting will be done by the Bruins second leading rusher from last year’s playoff run, Hopps.

“We have a real strong emphasis on running the football, but we’ll come out in different formations and have different looks, anything that can get our guys out in the open with some space to move and run has always been my football philosophy,” Coach Eustice said.

Juniors Josh Sapp and Braidy Shipp will play the end positions with Shipp as the primary target from last year. He hauled in 39 recep-

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The Bruins defense is led by a bear of a lineman in First Team TRAC-South selection John Barnes, a 6-5, 285-pound senior, at defensive tackle. Junior Gavin Garcia mans the other tackle position with Manning lining up over nose. Expect to see sophomores Sawyer Gray and Cameron Barto work themselves into time on the field as well.

Roaming behind their defensive line will be two junior backers in Brady Booker and Joe Acosta with Needs and sophomore Daryl Senica also joining them with junior Justin Darnell and sophomore Joe Peacock filling in.

Defensive backs for the Bruins will be a host of two-way players as Hopps, Shipp, Sapp and Szcepaniak will start with sophomore Jacob Croissant nipping at their heels for playing time.

The Bruins will travel to Amboy at 7:30 p.m. Friday to take on the Clippers.

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Who’s going to be some of the top talent on the local gridirons for the 2015 football season? Here’s a rundown for some of the players to keep a close eye on:

Quarterbacks

Jake Merkel

Jake Reinhardt

Drake Davis, Bureau Valley (5-9/145, So.): After taking over at QB in Week 2 last year, the First Team Three Rivers North pick threw for 1,821 yards and 21 TDs in just eight games as a freshman.

Drew Pullam, Hall (6-3/165, Sr.): Was an offensive spark for the Red Devils’ playoff push in his first year on the varsity, throwing for 1,601 yards and 18 TDs. He received Honorable Mention TRAC South honors and was an AllBCR First Team BCR Pick.

Jake Reinhardt, Princeton (5-10/165, Sr.): Back for his third year on varsity, the strong-armed redhead QB threw for 831 yards with 11 TDs his junior year.

Running backs

Trey Dale

Braidy Shipp

Chris Hammonds, Hall (5-7/162, Sr.): Strong and powerful, with breakaway speed, “Tommy” was the Red Devils’ leading rusher last year with 513 yards (5.1 ypc) and five touchdowns. Was a Second Team TRAC South selection.

Baylee Hopps, St. Bede (6-0/180, Sr.): The LaMoille product will be looked upon as a big ball carrier for the Bruins offense this year under new head coach Jim Eustice.

Will Konneck, Bureau Valley (5-10/190, Sr.): Came on strong junior season, finishing as the Storm’s top rusher with 426 yards and six TDs on 52 attempts.

Jacob Smith, Princeton (5-10/175, Sr.): The hard-nose runner is a workhorse for the Tigers. “Bubba” rushed

for 600 yards rushing with four touchdowns last year, receiving Honorable Mention TRAC South honors.

Ends/receivers

Jake Merkel, Hall (5-10/170, Sr.): Jake was a snake as the top target for Pullam last year, hauling in a team-high 27 catches for 452 yards and seven TDs. He was a First Team TRAC South selection, Braidy Shipp, St. Bede (6-0/200, Jr.): A First Team TRAC South selection, Shipp caught 39 passes for 560 yards and nine touchdowns last year. The junior end has played varsity ball since his freshmen year.

Linemen (offense and defense)

Chris Ballerini, Hall (6-1/220, Sr.): Had 40 tackles with two sacks playing DE. Also mans a tackle position on Hall’s O Line.

John Barnes, St. Bede (6-5/285, Jr.): The St. Bede strongman will play right tackle for the Bruins line. He is quick on his feet as his state-wrestling medal will attest.

Drew Fordham, BV (6-2/220, Sr.): Will play both tackle ways on the Storm line.

Chase Gripp, BV (6-5/250, Jr.): The two-way starter will have a good grip on the Storm.

Michael Manning, St. Bede (6-1/245, Jr.): First-year SBA coach Jim Eustice has an anchor to build around with the junior center who was a First Team All-BCR pick and received TRAC South Honorable Mention.

Jared Puente, Hall (5-10/204, Sr.): Was a First Team All-BCR and TRAC South guard for coach Steve Smith’s offensive line, aka the “Hog Soldiers.”

Andrew Pyszka, St. Bede (6-8/245 Jr.): Things will be looking up at left tackle for the Bruins with the 6-8 Pyszka.

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Linebackers Brady Booker, St. Bede (6-3/210, Jr.): Playing with the varsity since his freshman year, Booker is already gaining notice from college coaches. He will provide some big stops for his dad’s Bruins’ defense.

Christian Heiden, Hall (5-10, 170, Sr.): Had more tackles (114) than any defender among area teams, playing a key role in the middle of the Red Devils’ defense. Received honorable mention honors in the TRAC South.

Matt Krolak, Hall (5-10/195, Sr.): A multi-talent for the Red Devils as place-kicker and on defense as the team’s third-leading tackler (92 tackles). Earned First Team All-BCR and Second Team TRAC recognition as linebacker.

Jacob Smith, Princeton (5-10/175, Sr.): As hard a hitter on defense as he is a hard runner with the ball.

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Defensive backs

Trey Dale, BV (6-4/180, Sr.): The Storm senior returns for his second year at corner for BV. Jake Merkel, Hall (5-11/175, Sr.): The Red Devils’ strong safety was honorable mention All-BCR last year.

Jett Wedekind, PHS (5-10/150, Sr.): The senior stalwart returns for his third year in the Tigers defensive backfield.

The First TRAC South and All-BCR pick had two interceptions last year.

Punters

Chris Ballerini and Jake Merkel

(Hall): The Red Devils are blessed with a pair of pretty good punters who will be sharing the job this year.

Return specialist

Kai Tomaszewski (5-7/135, Sr.): The former soccer player gave the Tigers special teams a big kick, taking three returns for touchdowns to gain unanimous TRAC South selection and allBCR honors.

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Eustice From Page 2 kids what they can expect on both sides of the ball.

And we had our first ever youth kids camp, which was a great success. We ended up with 60 young kids that came for a week and our players did a great job getting involved there. That was a new experience for everybody. We just finished (the summer portion July 28) and we can get hit the ground running come Aug. 10 and be able to do some quick reviews and move forward from there instead of having to start over from scratch. So, it was a great summer. Everybody knows, players and coaches, what’s expected of them and everybody’s really excited. We’re ready to go.”

BCR: How do you see the season shaping up for the Bruins?

Eustice: I expect us to be very competitive. We’re still very young. We only have six returning seniors and looks like there’s going to be a couple seniors come out and play for the first time. We have a nice junior class that has quite a few numbers in it. In this conference, as tough as it is, and now with the big-small divisions, there’s no week that you look at and go, ‘Oh, that’ll be easy.’ Generally speaking, the younger you are, the harder it is. We do have some talent, but we’re still very young, but I expect us to bring it every Friday night, be competitive every Friday night. And if we do everything we’ve been preparing for and the kids perform, I expect to have quite a bit of success.

BCR: Your son, Bryant, will be a junior quarterback for the Bruins football team. What will that experience be like to get to coach him?

Eustice: Well, I’ll tell you I’m just so lucky. I got to coach him this spring in baseball on the JV. That was fun. It’s difficult to greet him like everybody else. With BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus Bill and Brady Booker, we’re all very cognizant of that Jim Eustice looks to map out the winning plays in his first year as head football coach at St. Bede Academy. He served stuff. Bill and I try to treat them like everybody else, and as assistant under former Bruins coach John Bellino, who was head coach for 35 years. Eustice previously was head by that, I mean, not being too hard on him. Certaincoach at Ottawa Marquette from 2005-09. ly not playing favorites. That never happens. But not being too hard on him. As a quarterback coaching Jack Brady and all the quarterbacks I’ve coached in my 25 years, I got to always be conscious of would I have said that to this guy back then. No, you wouldn’t have. Well, don’t say it now because it’s your son. Coach him just like everybody else. So far it’s worked great. Every time when I sit home, and think, my God, you’re the luckiest guy in the world you get to coach at St. Bede and teach here, and he’s there. Watching (daughter) Sydney go through was very exciting (going to state in golf) and my youngest daughter, Carly, will be a freshman this year.

I’m just blessed.

BCR: You took a different path getting into teaching and coaching didn’t you?

Eustice: My degree was in business, majored in finance and minored in accounting and math. I was in the banking and finance world for almost 20 years.

I started as a volunteer at Marquette in the fall of ‘91 the year after I got back from college and I’ve been coaching every season. I haven’t missed a season. When Jim Johnson retired and Mickey Herzog took it over, I became the offensive coordinator and that was the first time I ever got paid. Mickey Herzog, after two years, on July 30, I think it was going into year three, resigned to take the AD job up at Sandwich, And Marquette, here we are, we’re starting the season in eight days, ‘What are we going to do?’ I kind of jumped in as an interim head coach going into the season, I never really had aspirations to become a head coach. I just didn’t think it was possible, from my career and things like that.

Here we are, and now I’ve completely left that and teaching is where I belong and I couldn’t be happier right now. I wake up every morning and can not wait to get to work. I just love teaching and coaching. I think you can tell the excitement in my voice.

BCR: You spent five seasons as head coach at Marquette from 2005-2009. What was that experience like coaching at your alma matter and becoming head coach there?

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With area schools beginning the new year, there are once again large groups of children walking to and from school. Their journey often includes having to cross a busy street with heavy traffic.

Areas near schools are the most heavily traveled and require extra attention from drivers who risk not only hitting a child but also risk a collision with one of the many additional vehicles nearby driven by parents picking up or dropping off students at the school.

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Fourth annual Wallace memorial weekend features history and family entertainment OTTAWA — The fourth annual General W.H.L. Wallace memorial weekend, titled LaSalle County at peace: the public and soldiers speak, will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, at Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 N. State Route 23 in Ottawa.

This year’s living history program will include two battle re-enactments, wandering musicians, coopering and blacksmith demonstrations, a vintage baseball match and historical presentations.

Saturday’s events will include Union and Confederate encampments, training and military drills. Period demonstrations, sutlers, vendors and food booths will also be set up and the Battlefield Balladeers will be performing period music throughout the day.

At noon, two Catholic archbishops will debate the morality of slavery — both re-enactors are actual Catholic priests. Father Tim Koys from St. James on the Sag, Lemont, will portray Archbishop Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati for the Union and Father Bob Miller from St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church in Chicago will represent the Confederacy as an archbishop from Georgia.

After a battle re-enact-

Back-to-school organization tips for a successful school year ment complete with musket and cannon fire at 2 p.m., and an officers’ tea at 3:30 p.m., the keynote address, thoughts of the war, reconstruction and the future, will begin at 5 p.m. Generals Lee, Grant and Wallace will offer their thoughts and opinions.

At 7:45 p.m., a bonfire will be lit. In 1865, prominent Ottawans J. D. Caton, T. Lyle Dickey and Lorenzo Leland built a large fire on the North Bluff to inform the local citizens of the end of the Civil War. On the south side, John Hossack built a corresponding bonfire.

On Sunday, in addition to the Civil War encamp-

ment, period demonstrations and vendors, events will include an early morning church service for the soldiers with the public invited, a vintage baseball match between the Lemont Quarrymen and the Somonauk Blue Stockings at 11 a.m., and a second battle at 1p.m., with the Union forces victorious, will end the afternoon.

Admission, which includes both days, is $5 per person, with a family rate of $15. All money raised throughout the weekend will be used for the restoration and upkeep of the Dickey-Wallace Cemetery.

Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District announces fall tree, fish sales PRINCETON — The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District (BCSWCD) is holding its annual fall tree and fish sales.

A variety of potted conifers, hardwoods, shrubs and fruit trees are available. Some of the species offered include: Colorado Spruce, Bur Oak, Redbud, Lilac and Serviceberry. Fruit trees offered include a variety of apple, peach, pear, cherry and plum. Planting supplies such as tree shelters, fertilizer and

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The various fish species available include: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Albino Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear, Hybrid Redear and Triploid Grass Carp. Most species are available in a variety of sizes. The deadline for

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Get scheduled While the word “bedtime” may have no meaning on summer vacation, during the school year, it’s vital. A regular sleep schedule can mean better quality sleep and higher alertness at school. Likewise, a morning routine can help students focus and prep for the day.

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Install a household calendar or bulletin board in a central location to ensure everyone stays in the know.

Stomp out clutter Lockers and backpacks need to stay organized. Whether notebooks, binders and textbooks are arranged by sequence of the day, subject or color isn’t important so long as the system works for you. To create more storage space in your locker, add durable, stackable locker shelving.

For on-the-go book hauling, look for a backpack such as the Five Star Expandable Backpack that features two expanding compartments providing additional space, along with protected storage for laptops.

Its patented zipper allows you to quickly get inside your backpack while it’s hanging in your locker. Ergonomic patent-pending straps distribute

weight to comfortably support a heavy load.

To cheer up your locker with a boost of color and add a place for quick reminders and mementos, try the Five Star Magnetic Mirror + Push Pin Board. Its slam-resistant magnets will keep it affixed to the inside door of your locker. There isn’t much time between classes, so a mirror is a welcome locker feature when there isn’t time for the bathroom.

Organizational tools such as these can keep your ducks in a row all year long. Also remember to set time aside weekly to clean out your locker and backpack, throwing out candy wrappers and crumpled notes.

Personal organization

Students need to be able to keep more belongings than ever with them throughout the day — traditional school supplies, paperwork, flash drives, calculators and other electronics. A binder that can contain it all will give students a chance to make sure their lives are in order, not just a class at a time. For a secure method of carrying supplies, look for the Trapper Keeper Zipper binder, with pockets and dividers to keep items organized, and the Five Star Zipper Binder + Expansion Pocket, which features storage for textbooks and a tablet, and has an adjustable strap that allows you to carry the binder messenger style or on your back.

At home, it’s easy to get distracted from important tasks like studying and homework. Create a dedicated work space away from televisions and other distractions. Make sure the area is comfortable, well-lit and conducive to great work.

More study tools and tips can be found at www.Mead.com.

The right tools and habits can empower students for a successful and organized school year.

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This Week The Compassionate Friends support group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the meeting room in Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s Sixth Street office building.

This is a new location. The Compassionate Friends is a support group which assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.

For more information, call Rita Studzinski at 815223-7663.

The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host Professor Amanda Cook Fesperman as the guest speaker at the 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, meeting at the BCGS library, 629 S. Main St., Princeton. She will discuss female spies of the Confederacy and women in the Grand Army of the Republic. Those wishing more information on the meeting may contact BCGS at 815-879-3133 or drop by during normal hours of operation, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The research library will also be open the first Saturday of the month, as usual, which this time falls on the Labor Day weekend.

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

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

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

homemade cookies. The cost is a donation.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Brian and Mark from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Brian and Mark will perform music front he 90s and now.

The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

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, contact Danielle Bourell, IVCH volunteer services and blood drive coordinator, at 875780-3387. Walk-ins will also be welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Illinois Valley Donation Center, 1530 Fourth St., Peru.

Perry Memorial Hospital will offer a prostate cancer screening from 4 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the White Oak classroom.

All men above 50 years old who are not under the care of a urologist should be screened. Men age 40 and above with a family history of prostate cancer and all African-American men starting at age 40 should be screened as well. A physician from Illinois Urologic Health Surgeons will donate their time for the exams. There

is $25 fee for the PSA blood test. To schedule an appointment, call 815876-3313.

Upcoming The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church St. Princeton.

The Bureau Valley Buddy Bags will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius.

The Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

5, in the Bureau County Republican meeting room.

The program, presented

by Debra Wendt, will be on the framing and Amendments of the Constitution.

Constitution Week is commemorated annually Sept.

17-23.

Perry Memorial Hospital will offer a free joint screening for knee pain Thursday, Sept. 10, at Perry Memorial Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Frank Minardi will provide patients with a comprehensive evaluation of the knee and offer an individualized care plan. This is a 30-minute screening and can include a possible x-ray of the knee. The screening is free however x-rays, labs, therapy or other ancillary services will be billed. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call 815-876-3033.

The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13.

A flea market will be at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, Sept. 13. Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available. For more

information, call 815-3032905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com.

Aug. 30 – Bill and Kay Anderson estates, toys, trucks, construction equipment, tools, 11 a.m., 313 W. Elk (Masonic Temple), Geneseo, Mariman Auction Co., auctioneers.

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

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

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

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

Exhibit closes Sunday, Sept. 20

The Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice grief and loss support group will hold its monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Perry Memorial Hospital chapel.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Illinois Valley Donation Center, 1530 Fourth St., Peru.

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

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

Perry Memorial Hospital is offering the EMT-Basic course beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, and continue to mid-late February with the state exam to follow. All candidates must be 18 years old or older and hold a high school diploma or have a high school equivalency certificate. Members of OSF Northern Region EMS will be charged $450. Non-members of the OSF Northern Region EMS taking the course will be required to pay $500.

Payment can be made by check, money order or credit card and is due at the time of registration.

Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1. For more information and to print an application, visit www.perrymemorial.org or call Deb Wood at 815876-4498.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Drawings and watercolors are sometimes considered minor works of art, simply preparatory studies for more significant paintings and sculptures. Their fragile nature prevents them from being shown for extended periods, and their smaller size makes them less prominent in a museum or gallery. On the other hand, the immediacy and spontaneity of these media encourage artists to experiment, offering the viewer a glimpse into the mind and hand of the artist at work. The works in American Moderns on Paper, on view in the Figge’s third- and fourthfloor galleries until Sunday, Sept. 20, provide a front row seat to the development of American art during one of the most exciting periods in history. The exhibition features signature works by American masters such as Andrew Wyeth, Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper, as well as works by lesser-known, but influential artists such as Peggy Bacon and William Baziotes.

The Wadsworth Atheneum was founded in Hartford, Conn., in 1842

by Daniel Wadsworth, whose bequest of Hudson River School paintings gave the museum an early focus on American art. Wadsworth’s collection included pastel portraits of George and Martha Washington and several rare early American watercolors. Subsequent acquisitions of works on paper by Winslow Homer and Mary Cassatt laid the foundation for the museum’s collection of works on paper. In the

20th century, the Wadsworth’s curators, directors and donors had close ties with pioneering artists and dealers in New York— including Alfred Stieglitz, Edith Halpert and the many artists who lived or vacationed in the environs of Hartford — and the collection grew to include works on paper by the key artists of the time. Recent acquisitions of works by O’Keeffe and Ellsworth Kelly round out the roster of artists represented.

American Moderns on Paper features 87 works by 44 artists, created between 1902 and 1962, and ranging in style from the urban realism of John Sloan to the pioneering abstractions of Arthur Dove. During this period, the United States and New York City in particular, became the world center of innovation in the visual arts. Many artists in the show emigrated from Europe, while others were Americans who made frequent trips to travel and study in Paris and other European capitals, absorbing the influences of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and other modernists. The New York Armory Show of 1913, though ridiculed in the press, brought avant-garde works by European masters to the American public for the first time, and many American artists exhibited alongside them.

American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is presented with the support of the Riverboat Development Authority in celebration of the Figge’s 10th anniversary, with additional support from Per Mar Security Services and Genesis Health System

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

Aug. 29 – Tom Kessel, pickup, furniture, tools and tool related, 10 a.m., 659 Easy Road, Ohio, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Putnam County farmland, 10 a.m., 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire Barn), Magnolia, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 30 – Vernon Luther estate, vehicle, appliances, modern furniture, collection of farm primitives, tools, tool related, collection of goats, collectibles and household, 10 a.m., 120 E. Maple St., Neponset, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Figge Museum showcases American Moderns on Paper

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Sheffield summer reading program features carnival IV Scene photo/Dave Cook

The power of the cards Princeton Public Library’s Ellie Barbeau gave a thorough history and explanation of Tarot cards during a presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The library has a wide array of books available featuring these cards which date back to the 15th century and are closely linked to a standard deck of playing cards.

PRINCETON — Monday, Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday Night Movie will take place in Venice, Italy, and feature a team of expert thieves who pull a daring heist of $35 million in bars of gold.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m. youth services story time and craft — pizza.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. local history mysteries. Librarians Ellie and Margaret will demonstrate and discuss how to use the library’s resources to research history (Ancestry.com, remote access microfilm, etc.).

Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 3:30 p.m., the Junior High Book Club will meet for game day.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m., Chicks with Sticks will meet to do needlework and fellowship.

Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m., High School Book Club will meet at the high school library resource center.

Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m., Ojibwa Tribe member Kim Sigafus will present a program to share information about her Native America heritage.

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

30, deadline.

DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting

Rocket Readers! This club uses computer games, activities and story time to encourage elementary students to improve their reading skills. The club is open to elementary students in second through fifth grades. The club meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library has an ongoing coupon exchange.

Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library. The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library would like to thank all the children who participated in the summer reading program.

“We hope you had fun and hope to see you throughout the school year,” said head librarian Amy Galetti-Bosi.

The library continues to hold pre-school story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

These story times feature stories, songs, crafts and more.

Thursday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, the library will host a rules of the road refresher course. The course is designed to give drivers, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. The course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam. The course is free, however, registration is requested.

Call the library to register at 815-894-3254.

The library is also seeking members for a library book club. Call the library if interested.

Haven’t tried the eBook programs yet? Stop in and speak with Amy. The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also eRead Illinois.

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

Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-6593283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).

LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host a pumpkin painting family night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. The library invites families to select children’s book characters and paint pumpkins to match the characters. The family night is free and open to the public, but participants must register no later than Friday, Sept. 4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library summer reading program ended with a bang when approximately 45 children celebrated by participating in a carnival.

The theme for this year’s event was “Come one, Come all, to the Reading Carnival.”

Throughout the month of July, two age groups met every Tuesday and Wednesday to share books, make crafts and participate in theme-related activities. The older children, ages 8-11, enjoyed guest speakers, Buttons the Clown, who told about his career as a clown, and storyteller Mick Henneberry, who shared his adventures growing up in a circus family.

The carnival, held on the last day, featured games built and designed by the older participants. Some of the games were ring toss, monster throw, the claw game, putt-putt golf and ping-pong toss. Added attractions were face painting, balloon art, an illusionist, snow cones, a juggling clown,and the

color wheel, which provided prizes for all.

The event culminated in a pie-in-theface contest with the younger children, ages

5-7, throwing whipped cream pies at the older kids. Fun was had by all and many are looking forward to next year’s program.

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Sweeten celebrations with s’mores

I think probably everybody has a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Here are some recipes that all use that size of pan, and the best part of it is they are all fairly easy.

Judy Dyke

Beefy Pasta Casserole

Party Potatoes 1 32-ounce package southern style hash browns 2 10 3/4-ounce cans condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine hash browns, soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese and onion in large bowl, mix well. Spoon into prepared baking dish, pat down. Dot with butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake 50 minutes.

Uncover and bake 20 minutes or until browned. Serves 10.

Family Style Frankfurters with Rice and Beans 1 tablespoon vegetables oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (about 15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 8 ounces beef frankfurters, cut into 1/4inch inch pieces 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoon dark molasses 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add beans, frankfurter, rice, broth, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses and mustard to saucepan. Stir gently until blended. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Serves 6 to 8.

Blueberry Cinnamon Dump Cake 2 12-ounce packages frozen blueberries, thawed and drained, or 4 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/3 cup sugar

Be the life of the party

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 1 package (about 15 ounces) yellow cake mix 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into thin slices Ice cream Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spread blueberries in prepared pan. Sprinkle with sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, toss to coat. Top with cake mix, spreading evenly. Top with butter in single layer, covering cake mix as much as possible. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream. Serves 12 to 16.

Hosting a party? S’mores pops bring to life all of the elements of the traditional recipe in a newly imagined treat.

Things you’ll need: • 2 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars • 1 tsp. shortening • 12 marshmallows • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 12 lollipop sticks • Parchment paper How to make: • Line cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper. Remove wrappers from chocolate bars; break into pieces.

• Place chocolate and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave for an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until

Mexican Tortilla Stack-Ups 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (about 14 ounces) Mexican or Italian style diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn 1 package (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 6 6-inch corn tortilla 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 cup water Sour cream Sliced black olives Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, corn and taco seasoning mix. bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes. Place two tortillas side by side in prepared baking dish. Top each tortilla with about 1/2 cup bean mixture, sprinkle with one third of cheese. Repeat layers twice. Pour water around edges of tortillas. Cover with foil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Cut into wedges, serves with sour cream and olives. Serves 6.

Hearty Noodle Casserole 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 26-ounce jar pasta sauce 2 cups (16 ounces) ricotta or cottage cheese 1 12-ounce package extra wide egg noodles, cooked and drained 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Combine sausage, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, noodles, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and bell pepper in large bowl. Spoon into baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Serves 6 to 8.

chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

• Dip about 1/2 of each marshmallow into melted chocolate; shake off excess chocolate. Immediately sprinkle chocolate portion with graham cracker crumbs or dip for heavier coating. Place uncoated side on prepared sheet. Push lollipop stick through top of chocolate about halfway into marshmallow.

Repeat procedure with remaining marshmallows.

• Refrigerate for about 5 minutes or until firm.

Store in cool, dry place.

Makes 12 treats.

Curl up on the couch

Make movie night complete with a s’mores sundae or sweet s’mores snack mix. Packed with flavors inspired by the classic recipe, this snack will have everyone saying, “Gimme some more!”

Things you’ll need: • 3 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars • 4 full-size graham cracker sheets • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine • 2 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1 cup cinnamon graham cereal • 1 cup miniature

marshmallows • 1/2 cup peanuts How to make: • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil. Lightly spray foil with vegetable cooking spray. Break graham crackers into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces; spread on prepared cookie sheet.

• Place butter in small microwave-safe bowl.

Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Add sugar and cinnamon; stir until butter is melted and mixture is blended. Drizzle over graham cracker pieces.

• Bake in oven for 10 minutes; gently stir or turn over pieces. Bake for additional 10 minutes; remove from oven. Cool completely on cookie sheet.

• Remove wrappers from chocolate; break into sections. Toss graham cracker pieces with chocolate bar pieces, cinnamon graham cereal, marshmallows and peanuts. Store in cool, dry place.

Makes about 4 cups mix.

For more inspiration, ideas and S’mores recipe variations, visit www.

CelebrateWithHersheys. com.

To add a touch of sweetness to celebrations, enjoy this treat the traditional way or put a fun spin on an old favorite.

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1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves, crushed 2 10 3/4-ounce cans condensed tomato soup (regular or Healthy Request) 1 soup can water 1/2 of a 16-ounce package uncooked corkscrew shaped pasta (rotini) 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Cook the beef and oregano in a 12-inch (3-quart) skillet over medium high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring frequently to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the soup, water and pasta in a 9-by-13-by-2-inch (3-quart) shallow baking dish. Add the beef mixture and ricotta cheese and stir to coat. Cover.

Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 6.

(StatePoint) Whether you’re hosting a big party for friends or it’s a movie night in with the family, you can sweeten the fun with an iconic treat that can be enjoyed any time of year.

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Princeton Fastpitch Church League

Church League games begin with a prayer and end with a handshake.

This pop fly (above) fell between St. Matthew’s fielders Eric Waca and John Moroski. St. Matt’s Jason Ford (left) prepares to slide into second base and beat the throw to UMC’s Drew Wilson.

St. Matthew’s Eric Waca (above) looks to swing big while Brandon Mall of United Methodist plays a little small ball at the plate.

IVS photos/ Mike Vaughn

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IVCH 5K PERU — Online registration is underway for the 2015 Illinois Valley Community Hospital Healthy Choices, Healthy You Fall Fitness 5K race, which will get underway at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru.

An official Starved Rock Runners Ltd. circuit race, the event is sponsored by the IVCH Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics. Online registration is available by going to www.runrace. net. The entry form can be downloaded at www. starvedrockrunners.org.

The IVCH 5K features: • Computerized chip timing so runners can get their times as soon as they finish.

• Technical T-shirts for all entrants who pre-register by Sept. 1.

• Cash prizes for setting a new course or age group record.

• A pie feast immediately after the race.

Non-competitive walkers are also invited to enter and there will also be a free kids’ challenge run following the race.

Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners and to the top three finishers in each male and female age group. The age groups start at nine and under and continue through age 80 and older.

The entry fee is $20 if received before Sept. 1 and $25 after, including on race day when registration starts at 7 a.m.

For more information, call Jim Schaefer at 815780-3208 or send a message to IVCHFall5k@hotmail.com.

Red Devil Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club’s Red Devil Classic has been rescheduled from Saturday, Aug. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 10, at Spring Creek Golf Course.

It will be a four-person, best ball scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which includes golf and a pork chop/brat dinner.

Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-3260184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.

Underground Railroad 5K

PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

12, at the Bureau County Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after. The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and

Turn on the Friday Night Lights The 2015 high school football season is underway.

Here’s a list of games coming to a football field near you for Week 1 of the season: Princeton at Port Byron (Riverdale) Erie-Prophetstown at Bureau Valley St. Bede at Amboy-LaMoille Hall at Fulton Kewanee at Morrison Annawan-Wethersfield at Farmington Aledo at Elmwood Genoa at Mendota Sterling Newman at Rockridge Sherrard at Orion package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m.

For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Run to Remember

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Firefighters Run to Remember 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Boat Club. Entry fee is $25 online at www.runrace.net or via mail and $30 race day. Registration can be made at www.signmeup. com. For more information or to register, call 815343-7472 or visit www. iaff523.org.

Pasta Push 5K

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

Preregistration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept.

6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825

Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

For more information, call 815-434-1148 or email jillnevins@yahoo.com.

Connie’s 5K Run/Walk

OGLESBY — A 5K Run/ Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in March at the age of 45.

A scholarship has been founded in her name at IVCC, where she served in administration.

The race will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC. Entry fee is $25 by Saturday, Oct. 3, and $30 after. Registrations are available at b.dzier@comcast.net or by calling 816-664-2236.

Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

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