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Saturday, October 12, 2013

The final school bell Teacher Diane Nyman dies at 57

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County approves upgrade to jail’s communication system

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PRINCETON — The Bureau County Board on Tuesday awarded a project bid to upgrade the grounding grid system for the communication tower at the county jail.

The lowest bid came in at $38,985 from JB Contracting of LaSalle.

DOVER — Longtime Princeton educator Diane Nyman died Thursday evening in her home. She was 57.

For years, Nyman was an institution in the Princeton Elementary School District.

First a student in the PES and Princeton High School districts, she later found her calling and ultimately her chosen career in the same hallways in which she walked, studied and played.

According to PES records, Nyman began her career as a Title 1 reading teacher.

Between 1979 and 1983, she taught fifth-grade social studies, Title 1 reading, and then third grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Princeton. She eventually found her way to her thirdgrade classroom at Lincoln Elementary School, where she taught in the same classroom for the past 29 years. Nyman retired last year.

“As a teacher, she was just a very passionate teacher who cared and loved her students,” said PES Superintendent Tim Smith. Prior to Smith becoming superintendent of the district, he was the principal for nine years at Lincoln, where Nyman taught.

Smith said one of his fondest memories of Nyman occurred every day after school.

“At the end of every school day, she would leave the building and she would go outside to the corner of Marion and Euclid and cross the kids. It was never an assigned duty. It was just what she did to make sure the kids got on their way safely,” Smith said. “I thought it was the epitome of what she stood for — taking care of her kids and making sure their needs were taken care of ...

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On Thursday, Building and Grounds Committee Chairman Kristi Warren confirmed the upgrade will provide proper grounding work to help prevent lightning from striking the jail’s communication system and creating future damage to the jail’s equipment.

Warren said the jail communication system has been struck by lightning four times in the last two years.

Earlier this year, the county board agreed to have E & S Grounding Solutions of California complete a study on the communication tower in an attempt to find ways to better ground the tower. E & S Grounding Solutions came up with longterm and short-term solution plans.

In July, the county board agreed to move forward with the short-term plan.

As previously reported in the Bureau

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A stroll through the cemetery The third annual Wyanet Cemetery Walk took place at Forest Hill Cemetery at dusk on Thursday evening. Community members took a stroll through the grounds as they stopped and visited the graves of prominent names in local history. Several participated in the tour including R.A. Sapp Memorial Township Library Board members LeRoy Olson (left) and Debra Baker.

Cain: ‘Pretty good chunk of change’ Princeton looks to refinance bonds

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Earlier this week, Princeton City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to refinance five bond issues totaling approximately $6.5 million.

Refinancing the bonds will reduce interest costs and potentially save the city about $341,000.

Around this time last year, the city approved Phase 1 of this project and refinanced four bond issues totaling around $10 million which created a savings opportunity of more than $800,000.

John Vezzetti of Bernardi & Associates was present at the council meeting this week and reported the council’s two-year refinancing package will generate more than $1 million in interest savings.

“We feel we can get this done for the city at those levels,” he said.

In a memorandum released by Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson, he listed the

city’s five bonds that will be refinanced.

The bonds being refinanced include: • The water bonds 2003. Clawson said a portion of these bonds were refinanced last year but all were not callable. This year, the remainder of the bonds worth $750,000 will be refinanced, which will save an estimated $35,000.

• The streetscape bonds 2006 included about $2.3 million in outstanding bonds at a current rate of 4.11 percent. Refinancing the bonds will lower the interest to

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Auction Calendar Oct. 12 – City of Princeton, fire truck, automobiles, sweeper and miscellaneous, 10 a.m., sale held at Bureau County Fairgrounds Building No. 2, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Oct. 18 – Roxane and Eugene Magnus, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 401 W. Main St., (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Oct. 19 – Crank estate, appliances, juke box, antique, primitive and modern furniture, jewelry, collectibles, household, clocks, stoneware, 8:30 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Oct. 26 – Carol M. Andriotis living trust, real estate, 10 a.m., 7369 1300 E. St., Tiskilwa, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Nov. 7 – Joseph J. Flaherty estate, farmland, 10:30 a.m., 2160 3400 E. Road, Arlington, McConville Realty, auctioneers.

Nov. 22 – Mary Norton Davidson trust, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Neponset Community Building, West Commercial Street, Neponset, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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PRINCETON — The challenge is on again this year to “stuff the store front” with coats for kids at Kramer’s Kitchen in Princeton.

The annual coat drive is sponsored by Kramer’s Kitchen, Service Master Restoration by DSI on behalf of the Tri-County Opportunities Council Food Pantry.

Vanessa Hoffeditz of the food pantry explained the need for coats is even greater this year.

“With the current economy, so many families have been faced with unfortunate circumstances such as reduction in work hours,” she said.

“That tied in with the increased costs for things like food and gas and trying to make ends meet, it’s difficult to afford the basic necessities for winter. That’s why the food pantry is here to help fill the gap for those families.”

Although the store front at Kramer’s Kitchen has been prepped and is ready to begin the collection, the coat drive officially begins on Monday (Oct. 14) and runs to Nov. 15.

During this time, those willing to make a donation are asked to bring in kid-sized new or gentlyused clean coats to pack the store front.

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Vanessa Hoffeditz (left) of the Tri-County Opportunities Council and Mindy Kramer of Kramer’s Kitchen stand in front of the “stuff the store front” location for the food pantry’s annual coats for kids drive.

Servicemaster Restoration by DSI is also a sponsor in this project. Community members are being challenged to fill the storefront with new or gently-used coats before Nov. 15. Hoffeditz explained with current economic conditions, the need is even greater this year for local children.

Hoffeditz said at the end of last year, the coats brought in by the drive were able to fill half the store front window. This year, the goal is to stuff both halves of the window.

“Sometimes we get a little busier around the holidays, and it’s not always in the front of peoples’ minds that the need is there, but

hopefully putting the drive out in public like in the store front window in the downtown will help be a reminder,” she said.

Hoffeditz is also hoping to make-up for the lost inventory of coats that occurred in the April flooding. The food pantry was forced to get rid of the coats that had been col-

lected for winter because of the damage they sustained in the floods.

In correlation with the coat drive, donation boxes will also be set-up at various local places to help with the collection of kidsized mittens, hats and gloves, which are also winter necessities that will be given out with the coats.

The food pantry will also be accepting monetary donations for the coat drive that will be used to purchase addition coats for the collection.

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mined if the county board was to approve the longterm plan, they would want to make sure the jail and communication equipment would stay at its present site — which is an unsure plan if building improve-

ment plans of the jail were ever to come to light.

The upgrade project to the communication tower is expected to begin within the next couple of weeks.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Warren warned there may

be a change order for the project because the tower is more than 100-feet tall.

The tower size might effect whether a lift or a crane has to be used to do necessary construction on the tower.

Warren also gave a status update on the jail’s Zetron Console communication device, which was damaged by the most recent lightning strike at the jail. The device had to be replaced at a cost of $80,000.

It was just discovered the cost of the new console has been covered 100 percent by the insurance company.

“We were very, very

happy about that,” she said.

In other news, the board: • Appointed David Bickett and Bill Jensen to the zoning board of appeals; reappointed Deb Madsen, Sue Pratt and Jack Ackerman to the Bureau County Regional Planning Committee and Michael J. Henneberry as Bureau County Public Defender.

• Agreed to raise the starting salary of courthouse employees from $17,200 to $18,200, effective Dec. 1.

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It’s Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW), a grassroots, non-partisan legal watchdog group kicked off a 1,000-mile statewide public education tour this week to promote Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.

The theme of this year’s Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week is “Stopping Lawsuit Abuse Starts With You,” and I-LAW will be encouraging individuals to serve on juries, take personal responsibility and become smart legal consumers.

The campaign includes a 60-second radio spot that will air on stations throughout Illinois; a billboard truck that will travel across the state; a social media campaign; and the distribution of a legal consumer guide in front of county courthouses to help consumers know their rights and make smart choices

when they hire a lawyer or decide to file a lawsuit.

Illinois was recently ranked the fifth-worst state in the country for lawsuit abuse by the nonpartisan research company Harris Interactive and is often labeled the “Lawsuit Abuse Capital of the Midwest.” Illinois’ lawsuit climate ranked beneath every bordering state including: Iowa (10), Indiana (14), and Wisconsin (15), Missouri (34) and Kentucky (38).

“Illinois is plagued by an epidemic of lawsuit abuse that hinders job growth and clogs our courts,” said Travis Akin, I-LAW executive director. “While our legislators should move quickly to pass common sense legal reforms that will restore fairness to Illinois courts, you can’t legislate personal responsibility. It’s up to us to be smart legal

consumers, to show up for jury service and to do all that we can ensure our courts are used for justice, not greed.

“If each citizen would take personal responsibility for his or her own actions, it would go a long way to curbing lawsuit abuse,” he added. “It starts with each one of us working to solve our problems instead of filing lawsuits and taking the time to serve on juries instead of looking for a way out when that jury summons comes in the mail.”

In the 60-second radio spot, I-LAW notes, “Whenever we avoid jury service or joke about filing a lawsuit over some silly thing, it sends the message that frivolous lawsuits are acceptable.”

As part of its Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week activities, I-LAW will

be traveling more than 1,000 miles across the state to meet with local leaders and spread the word about the need to create a more favorable job creation climate by stopping lawsuit abuse in Illinois.

“Personal injury lawyers have turned the ‘Land of Lincoln’ into the ‘Land of Lawsuits,’” Akin said. “They flock to Illinois to file their frivolous lawsuits in our state’s notoriously plaintiff-friendly courts, and as a result, Illinois business owners constantly are thinking about leaving Illinois. Money spent fighting abusive lawsuits is money down the drain.”

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are worth $583,000 at a current rate of 3.02 percent. Refinancing these bonds will lower the interest to 2.27 percent and generate a savings of $22,000 over the life the bonds.

Mayor Keith Cain was satisfied with the recommendation.

“I just think if we can save money, it’s a pretty good chunk of change,” he said “I don’t think there’s any problem moving forward getting these refinanced, and we’re looking forward to working with (Bernardi & Associates).”

The council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance to refinance the bonds. The council is expected to officially authorize the ordinance after they approve

its second reading at the Oct. 21 regular council meeting.

In other news, in an attempt to bring the city hall up to Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility code standards, the board approved the construction of a ramp inside City Hall for an amount not to exceed $30,000. Since City Hall’s old lift was shut down by the state, plans have been ongoing on what needs to be done to bring the building up to code.

City officials looked at plans ranging from $65,000 to $150,000.

However, Commissioner Bob Warren made a plan suggestion that beat the cost of the two previous studied plans. Warren’s plan entails constructing a

ramp immediately to the west of the existing stairwell in City Hall where the out of service lift is located.

The estimate cost for this plan is $28,327.

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From Page 1 2.76 percent and generate a savings of $143,000 over the life of the bonds.

• The library bonds 2006A are worth about $1.6 million at a current rate of 4.29 percent. Refinancing these bonds will lower the interest to 3.22 percent and generate an estimated savings of $109,000 over the life of the bonds.

• The TIF Bonds 2007 are worth about $1.2 million at a current rate of 4.33 percent. Refinancing these bonds will lower the interest to 3.36 percent and generate an estimated savings of about $32,000 over the life of the bonds.

• The sewer bonds 2010

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Water tower work in Walnut

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WALNUT — Water tower maintenance in Walnut is set to begin next week.

Walnut Village Superintendent Carl Minks told the Walnut Village Board the maintenance on the water tower scheduled for this fall has been delayed, probably until the spring because the village was unable to secure a water storage tank to be used by local residents while the water tower was under repair.

However on Tuesday, the village was able to secure a 10,000 gallon hydro pneumatic tank from Coating and Inspection Service of Eureka, Mo. The cost for the tank is $4,320 per month, plus a $2,000 delivery and pick-up fee. If the repair requires more than a month, there will be an additional charge of $250 a week or $1,270 a week.

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In other business, Police Chief Thomas Ptasnik reported he is in the process of obtaining quotes for the purchase of new police radios. He will have the necessary information to present to the board at its next meeting.

Ptasnik also said he will be speaking to kindergarten through thirdgrade students at Bureau Valley North regarding Halloween and trick or treat safety. He is hopeful he can obtain reflective candy bags to provide to each child. The cost of enough bags is approximately $250. He is getting final numbers and will discuss with Law Committee Chairman Deb Quinn.

By unanimous vote, the board passed the necessary ordinance for the sale of the Hansen property.

Village Attorney Rob LeSage said this ordinance is necessary, by statute, to complete the sale.

The board set trick or treat hours for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

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Nyman From Page 1 “I talked to a couple of boys at the store last night. They were college age; one had Diane for a teacher and the other did not, but they were both very upset,” he continued as he spoke of the impact she Nyman had on area students. “We are very saddened and going to miss her deeply. She has been a blessing to this community and to our school district.”

Two former students and now colleagues of Nyman were emotional Friday morning as they spoke about the lady who first helped them to adjust to third grade — and later adjust to teaching students at Lincoln.

“It was in 1986, and my family relocated here from Iowa,” said Heidi Anderson, now a second-grade teacher at Lincoln. “I was a very shy, high-anxiety child; it was very hard for me.

I was put into Diane’s class, and she greeted me with a hug every day. It was a blessing. I knew it then, but I really realized even more the impact she had on my life when I started teaching.

“It’s been amazing to work beside her and see the impact she has had on my life and the lives of others,” Anderson said. “Having a teacher like her with her nurturing ways ... She knew education is important, but her love and care for those kids was definitely No. 1.”

Lincoln second/third grade special education teacher Kathryn Freiburg’s story is similar, relocating to Princeton in third grade and having the opportunity to be in Nyman’s classroom.

“With her love and laughter, warmth and mother-like feel, you just didn’t feel like you were away from home.

(Even though she was your teacher), it felt like she was your mom. She had such a sweet disposition and would listen to us little girls chat and chat and chat,” Freiburg remembered.

Freiburg taught with Nyman at Lincoln for 10 years. “She was like a sweet mother and mentor when I first started teaching,” Freiburg said.

“I will carry on what she taught me.”

Longtime colleague and friend Lynne Weber taught third grade with Nyman for years.

“Oh, she was a wonderful teacher,” Weber said.

“She loved children, cared so much about her students and their families, went the extra mile to meet the children’s needs. She did wonderful lessons and planned her lessons around the children’s interests. She also remembered her former students and frequently talked about their achievements.”

Weber said Nyman was one of those teachers who got to school early, left late and could frequently be found working at the school during the weekends.

As a friend outside the classroom, Weber and Nyman had traveled together in the past and had plans to do the same

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Weber said while Nyman loved her students and her teaching career, her family always came first.

“Her three boys, (her husband) Todd, her mom, her siblings, her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was so excited about being a grandma,” Weber said.

Cindy Smith, another teacher who taught with Nyman for 25 years at Lincoln, knows about Nyman’s love of family. The two often spoke of their children and shared stories. Smith said Nyman was not only a mentor to her as an educator, but also a mentor as a mother.

“She mentored and encouraged me; she was always there for me,” Smith said, adding those sentiments also applied to Nyman’s students.

Smith said Nyman would spend time after school to tutor children who were struggling, and she often worked behind the scenes to help students with other needs.

Smith remembered one situation where Nyman bought clothes for a student who needed them.

“Who knows how many more things like that she did,” Smith said, tears streaming down her face. “We had a bond.

She would pat me on the back, encourage me.

She was an unbelievable lady. She made Lincoln not just a place to work, but she made us a family. She helped so many kids. It was an honor to know her, work with her. I loved her beyond words.”

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Obituaries Diane Nyman DOVER — Diane Marie Nyman, 57, of Dover passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at her home.

She was born July 23, 1956, in Princeton to Ellis F. and Vivian A. (Jenner) Lind. She graduated from Diane Princeton High School in Nyman 1974 and received her teaching degree from Illinois State University. She served the community as a teacher for 35 years, working for Princeton Elementary Schools. She retired on June 1, 2013. Diane married Todd Nyman on June 6, 1980, in Princeton. He survives. She attended the First United Methodist Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church where she was active in the church choir, children’s choir, Bible school and praise team. She loved walks along the canal, watching her sons in sports activities, playing the trumpet and the piano. Diane was

Michael Scott SHEFFIELD — Michael L. Scott, 59, of Princeton, formerly of Sheffield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, at his home in Princeton.

Born May 29, 1954, in Kewanee to Max E. & Dorothy “Cheryl” (Puffer) Scott, he married Gail Michael Lottens June 6, 1981, in Scott Sheffield. They divorced.

He was a 1972 graduate of Western High School. He attended Northern Illinois University for two years. He worked for the village of Sheffield and was the water superintendent for the city of Princeton for many years.

He was a member of Princeton Elks Lodge 2129 and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and hunting. He was an avid White Sox and Green

also very active in the community.

Diane is survived by her husband of 33 years, Todd Nyman of Dover.

Also surviving are three sons, Aaron (Talisha) Nyman of Troy, Ill., Brandon (Nicole) Nyman of Princeton and Cameron (Katie) Nyman of Davenport, Iowa; and two and a half grandchildren. Surviving as well is her mother, Vivian Lind of Princeton; two brothers, Dick and Don Lind; and one sister, Denise Guinn.

She was preceded in death by her father, father-in-law, grandparents and one nephew, Josh Nyman.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton, with the Rev. Derek C. Boggs officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Diane Nyman Memorial Fund at Heartland Bank.

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

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Surviving are his father, Max E. Scott of Sheffield; one brother, Richard A. (Cynthia) Scott of Mineral; three nieces, Carrie (Daniel) Wilson of Mineral, Amanda Scott of Morton and Brittany (Stephen Matheny) Scott of Geneseo; one great-niece, Alexis Wilson of Mineral; one greatnephew, Zane Matheny of Geneseo; and his cat, Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with Father Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Michael L. Scott.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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WALNUT — Maizie L. Durham, 84, of Walnut died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Maizie was Maizie born on Jan. Durham 6, 1929, in New Bedford, the daughter of Herbert and Pearl (Potts) Yonk. She was united in marriage to Robert Durham on Feb. 28, 1948, in the Walnut Christian Church parsonage.

Maizie was a member of Walnut United Methodist Church and the GRCC Country Club.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Durham of Walnut; one daughter, Sandra Morgan of Sterling; one son, Robert A. (Susan) Durham of Rock Falls; six grandchildren, Darius Morgan, Tarra Deppen, Melissa Rippy, Joni Durham, Cari Johnson and Robert M. Durham; six great-grandchildren, Logan and Cade Rippy, Emma Deppen, Bryce Campos, and Brenley and Jeremiah Johnson; two sisters, Lavonne Rasmussen of Oregon, Ill., and Melva Gibson of Walnut; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Darlene Hartz.

Funeral services will at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of the Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established to the Walnut United Methodist Church.

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

ROCKFORD — Roy R. Grigalonas, 93, of Rockford died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, in Bickford House.

He was born Sept. 27, 1920, in Spring Valley, the son of John and Isabelle (Paulkaitus) Grigalonas. He married Margaret Person on Oct. 19, 1946, at the Old Stone Church in Rockton. She predeceased him on Nov. 21, 2003.

Roy served his country in the Army in World War II, earning two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman’s Roy Badge, the American Theatre Ribbon and Grigalonas the Victory Ribbon. He worked at Rockford Products from 1941 to 1982, retiring as a foreman. He was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church and the Rockford Products Retiree Organization. He enjoyed golf, fishing, woodworking and word search puzzles.

He is survived by his daughters, Margo Grigalonas and Marlene (Michael) Bukowski of Rockford; grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) Stucky of Loves Park and Alexandra Bukowski of Chicago; and brother, Joseph (Carole) Grigalonas of Spring Valley. He was predeceased by his sister, Rose Marie. Thanks to Heartland Hospice and Bickford House for all their help and caring.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Alpine Lutheran Church, 5001 Forest View Ave., with the Rev. Woody Knutson officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., and from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. before the service on Monday at church.

Memorials may be made to Alpine Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1111 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

ELMWOOD — Max E. Morse, 89, of Elmwood died at 2:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at the British Home in Brookfield.

He was born July 23, 1924, in Davis County, Iowa, to Julius Fredrick and Edith Reta (Rhodes) Morse. He married Patricia M. Marston on June 20, 1953, in Princeton. She preceded him in death on Nov. 20, 2008.

Surviving are four children, Mark Morse of Hendersonville, N.C., Fred (Dawn) Morse of Oak Park, Jama (Jeff) Max Morse Kriz of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Amy (Roger) Kepple of Elmwood; and 11 grandchildren, Amy, Stephen, Michelle, Benjamin, Nicholas, Zachary, Amanda, Elizabeth, Emma, Daniel and Samuel.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, H. Ward Morse, Wendell Morse and Rex Morse.

Max’s life was filled with family, music and service. He was a teacher in the field of science at Yates City and Elmwood high schools. He was a member and elder of the Elmwood Presbyterian Church and served in the choir and was choir director.

Max was formerly the mayor of Elmwood, was a 33rd degree Mason, belonging to Horeb Lodge AF&AM in Elmwood. He was a member of the Pekin Barbershoppers and Elmwood Municipal Band and was an EMT for BYE Ambulance.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Soldiers Medal of Valor. He also was a member and former commander of the Elmwood VFW. Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at the Elmwood Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Marla Bauler officiating. Visitation was also held at the church. Burial, with military honors, will in the Elmwood Township Cemetery.

The Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to BYE Ambulance or Elmwood Educational Foundation.

Visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com to post condolences or view Max’s tribute.

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Bill was born March 21, 1922, in Princeton, the son of Clarence and Alma (Hansen) Lamb.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was well known in the community for the pictures he took and the articles he had written about in Bureau County.

He was a charter member of the American Theatre Organ Society and was the high school and reunion photographer for many years. Bill worked at the Apollo Theatre in the projection room as an assistant manager. He also worked at Spies and Jostens.

He is survived by one brother, Clarence W. “Jerry” (Shirley) of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Shirley and Rosemary.

Cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton with the Rev. Jon Olinger, officiating. The Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

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She is survived by her three daughters, Kathy Krauss of LaSalle, Margaret (Tom) Stewart of St. Charles and Lynn (Rich) Holm of Newman; four grandchildren, Brandon Carlson, Katie Schwartz, Nathan Holm and Malea Holm; five great-grandchildren, Mayah, Sophia and Tessa Carlson, and Emma Rose and Olivia Schwartz; one brother, Dale (Sharon) Borg of Sevierville, Tenn.; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James F. Bickett in 2007; one sister, Doris Whitfield; and one son-inlaw, Skip Krauss.

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Taking back the night OK, if you know me at all, you know I struggle with cable TV. When I look at my bill, I could realistically be making payments on that little, two-seater, Mercedes convertible I’ve had my eye on. OK, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but for what I pay compared to what I get, I’m having trouble seeing the value of that line item in my elusive budget.

On top of all that, my cable has recently gone completely digital. I have no idea what that means. I do know they’ve been warning me about this impending change Terri for a couple of months now (probably lonSimon ger), but like most things involving seemingly-complicated technology, I’ve turned a deaf ear to their warnings. Oh sure, I glanced at their flyers, saw their commercials, read the red-print warning in my monthly statements, but I assumed I’d figure it out when it happened.

Well, Wednesday night it happened ...

That’s right. I came home from work Wednesday night, flipped on the TV to watch the news and ... you guessed it ... nothing. Crap! I immediately found myself quietly reciting the words, “Don’t panic, Terri.

Don’t panic, Terri. Don’t panic, Terri,” like some mantra I’ve heard people in long robes chant at the airport. I attempted to flip the channels. Still nothing.

I tried to adjust the volume. Nothing. I turned it off and then on again — like the cable company was just playing a sick joke. But there was no laughter in front of my TV. Just as they promised, they went digital on me.

OK, it shouldn’t have been a big deal. Aside from the fact I had just experienced a fairly nutty day in the newsroom, I’m really not addicted to TV. But it was Wednesday, and I have a couple of TV shows I truly enjoy; I don’t mind telling you I actually wait for them every week. It’s clearly not a life and death matter if I have to miss these shows, but I do tend to plan my Wednesday evenings around these two programs.

Sad, I know, but it’s the truth.

So reluctantly, I eyed the box in the corner of the room that held a digital adapter, whatever that means.

The cable company had sent it to me a few weeks ago, yet I hadn’t had the inclination to even open the box.

Outta sight, outta mind — at least until Wednesday night. I knew I only had a few hours to get this mess straightened out before one of my shows came on, so reluctantly I tore open the box and started reading the instruction manual. OK, I was skimming, but it didn’t seem too difficult, even for this old girl.

Disconnect this, attach this, then reconnect that ... wait 30 minutes for the digital programming to be finished ... and we should be in business. Wrong! Start over! Must have done something incorrectly. Two hours later (despite the package which says they’ll have me up and running in just a few minutes), I was still at it, and by this time, the cable representative who was unlucky enough to get my phone call was probably making plans to quit his job the moment he could get me off the phone.

I’m not very smart when it comes to technology, but I am smart enough to know when it’s time to give up. I hung up the phone, turned off the blank screen and headed outside onto my front porch. Grabbing an afghan off the back of the couch, I cuddled up on the wicker couch and let the silence of the night bring my blood pressure back to a non-threatening level. Other than a train whistle in the distance and an occasional car a few streets away, I left the digital world behind me and before long, I found myself wondering why it took a cable TV issue to finally bring me to the comfort of my own front porch — where the scenario was real (rather than some fabricated TV drama) and the complicated connections of digital TV were nonexistent.

Aaahhh ... maybe it’s time we turn off our TVs and start taking back our nights.

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

Sandy Cheeks, we barely knew ye My family has experienced a loss. Allow me to share this sad tale.

Two years ago, my little girl got a goldfish at the Bureau County Fair because her cousin threw a ping-pong ball into a small goldfish bowl filled with colored water. As I carried the plastic bag of water around the fairgrounds that night, I remember thinking that this fish will be belly-up before we leave the parking lot. I was wrong. Mr. Fishy is still with us.

A year ago another ping-pong ball landed in another bowl of water, and she was in possession of another fish. This one looked in bad shape from the very beginning due to the fact that it had lost a gill flap in a confrontation with another goldfish. There was no way that this fish was going to survive I thought. I was wrong. I am happy to report that Gilly Junior is alive and well.

Fast forward to this year’s fair, and my family was sure that we would be bringing home another sickly-looking goldfish that refused to die. But due to some shifty rule changes by the fish bowl/ping pong ball game operators, my daughter could not complete the three-peat, and we came home fishless. My daughter was pretty distraught, so my wife and I promised her that we would stop by a store sometime and pick up another fish.

As it turns out, that day happened to be last Saturday.

We were at one of the big box stores that also happens to sell a few fish. We were walking by the aquarium showcase when my daughter remembered our deal. When she looked up at us with those big eyes, we relented and told her to go pick one out. We also had to invest in a bigger tank because with Mr. Fishy, Gilly Junior and this new fish, there was no way that the old tank would do. By the way, due to size increases, this is about the fourth aquarium we’ve purchased to house these “free” fish.

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK The particular fish that she selected had kind of a calico coloring to it and had these big puffy, transparent cheeks. She named it Sandy Cheeks. It looked a little like Dizzy Gillespie to me (which, by the way, I think would have made a much better name). After some research, I believe the fish was what is referred to as a Bubble Eye Goldfish. At first I thought that the puffy cheeks were kind of interesting and cool, but as I look back, they might have been a portent of doom.

We were concerned with what the other two fish would do when Sandy Cheeks was added into the mix. They seemed to get along well. They all seemed to enjoy the new and much more spacious aquarium. Everything was good within the watery depths of our living room.

However, on Tuesday night, just before going to bed, I happened to notice that one of Sandy’s eyes looked kind of funny. Not the “haha” kind of funny but more like the “Oh my gosh! What’s wrong with your eye?!” kind of funny. I hoped that maybe it was just something I hadn’t noticed before.

On Wednesday morning, when my daughter and I were leaving the house to walk down to her school, we stopped by the new tank to give the fish a pinch of food like we always do. At that time we both noticed that Sandy didn’t look the best. Her big puffy cheeks weren’t anymore. They were flat as pancakes. Upon further inspection, that one eye looked worse than it did the night before. As my daughter stood there, staring through the aquarium glass at her new pet, I knew that it was up to me, the responsible and sensitive parent, to ease her into the distinct possibility that Sandy might not be long for this world. I looked deep into her bright, blue eyes and said in my most eloquent, consoling “Father Knows Best” voice, “Uh-oh. This doesn’t look good.”

I went through my normal workday trying to take my mind off of Sandy’s condition. Actually, I had completely forgotten about it when at 4:08 p.m., my wife sent me an urgent text message. It read, “I think Sandy Cheeks is on her last leg,” which I thought was strange since fish don’t have legs.

At 4:11 p.m., she texted “Cheeks are down. Both eyes are gone. Tail is bad. But still swimming around some.” This was one of those rare times that I was sooooooo glad that I was at work.

At 5:01 p.m., on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, I got the text that I had been dreading for the previous 50 minutes. It simply said, “Sandy Cheeks just got flushed to fish heaven.” And so it was over.

On the drive home that night, I shuddered to think what was waiting for me at the house. I don’t deal well with personal tragedy, and I was afraid of how my daughter was handling the loss of a pet.

As I creaked open the front door, I peeked in and saw her sitting in a chair with her head down. This was going to be bad.

As I entered the room, she looked up, our eyes met and she smiled at me and asked if I wanted to see the new “American Girl Doll” video that she was watching on her iPod. I told you it was going to be bad.

Apparently my daughter is growing up faster than I thought. She has handled this tragedy rather well. When I asked her if she was sad about Sandy’s passing, she said “Yeah. But it’s OK. The store has more.”

As for me, I can’t help but be concerned that my wife might have pulled the trigger a little too quick on the whole flushing thing.

For the rest of my life, every time that I go to the bathroom in our house, I won’t be able to help but think that there’s an angry, calicocolored, puffy-cheeked goldfish growing larger everyday just waiting to jump out of our toilet and get me.

I’m double-flushing from now on.

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

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Saturday, October 12, 2013 • 7 Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 8. Full announcements run each Saturday.

Education — Caterpillar executive donates $2,500 to Illinois Valley Community College.

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Community Notes Driving review course

Hall picks royalty Hall High School announced its homecoming royalty Thursday night. Nathan Tonozzi (from left) and Ashley Keegan are the second runner-ups, Peter Mautino and Erica Loveland are the 2013 homecoming king and queen and Tim Perez and Taylor Galassi are the first runner-ups.

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PRINCETON — Secretary of State Jesse White and the Bureau County Senior Center is offering a “Rules of the Road” review course for all citizens in the Princeton area from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Bureau Count Senior Center, 16 W. Marion St., Princeton. The course is free.

The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination.

The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations and also provides information on the vision screening.

Fundraiser PRINCETON — The Starved Rock Reading Council will sponsor a fundraiser at Culver’s in Princeton from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. This support for reading is done through promoting yearlong activities such as Snuggle Up with a Good Book, Dr. Seuss-A-Thons and the Young Authors Celebration. Culver’s will donate a percentage of the receipts to raise funds for these programs.

A flyer to present at Culver’s can be downloaded from www.starvedrockreadingcouncil.blogspot.com.

IVSO presents October concert LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will feature Orna Arania, an acclaimed mezzo-soprano, at its 3 p.m. Oct. 27 concert in the LaSallePeru High School auditorium.

Pieces in the performance will include Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer. Also on the program is Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major and Mussorgsky’s introduction to The Fair at Sorochinski.

Arania received a Doctor of Music degree in Voice and Opera Performance from Northwestern University, where she studied with Mignon Dunn and Sherrill Milnes. She is now a tenured associate professor of voice at Northern Illinois University and is also an assistant conductor and singer in the Lakeside Singers. She has performed in opera productions, recitals, oratorio concerts and with orchestras around the world.

Legg to perform at coffeehouse PRINCETON — Legendary guitarist Adrian Legg will perform at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Open Prairie, United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m. Legg draws from county, bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, blues and classical guitar traditions. Between songs, Legg tells audiences of his travels and observations on a wide range of topics. His performance at the Princeton Coffeehouse is sponsored by Hornbaker Gardens.

The Princeton Coffee-

house offers a full season of traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music Legg from August through May. Admission is $12 at the door. Open Prairie is completely accessible and there is ample free parking nearby. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available.

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

Orna Arania The concert is sponsored by The Blouke and Marianne Carus

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Charitable Trust and the Central Radio Group, the season sponsor. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The LaSallePeru High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible.

Adult tickets cost $12, student tickets cost $5 with identification. Season subscriptions are still available for purchase. For more information about IVSO, visit www.ivso.org.

Widmark Wednesday PRINCETON — Fugitive Nazis, a beautiful woman, and a famed Hollywood leading man’s life-or-death chase through a treacherous jungle.

Is that hero Indiana Jones? No, it’s Princeton’s own Richard Widmark.

The next Widmark Wednesday film stars the former Princeton resident in a 1956 suspense saga filmed in Mexico.

The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Princeton Public Library. Admission is free.

Widmark plays a reclusive author tracked down by a magazine reporter in Central America. Trouble ensues when their single-engine airplane is forced to land near the remote jungle hideaway of Nazi war criminals.

Co-starring are Jane Greer and Academy Award nominee Trevor Howard.

Widmark, a 1932 Princeton High School graduate, acted in more than 70 movies from 1947 until 1991.

The film series continues Oct. 23 and 30.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Thursday at the Princeton Public Library for is second fall meeting. The meeting will be catered by Kramer’s Kitchen.

It costs $10 per person. Bob Lyons, a former teacher and member of the Teacher Retirement System’s Board, will present insights into the pension reform and insurances issues.

Participants may attend either the luncheon and the program, or just the program. The local association membership dues of $10 for the retiree will also be collected at this meeting, if not already paid. To make a reservation, contact Sharon Baker at 815872-5291 or rshbaker@frontier.com or Connie Espel at 815-303-8982 or cespel@ivnet.com by Monday.

CROP walk PRINCETON — The annual Bureau County CROP Walk against hunger is Sunday. The walk is about 3 miles long. It begins and ends at First Lutheran Church, Princeton. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. and step-off for the walk is at 2 p.m. For more information about participating, contact the Rev. Brenda Lovick at 815-445-2073.

Memorial service

PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital and Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will honor the memory of those patients that passed away in their care during the past year during a service at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the lower level conference room of the hospital. This service is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. A memorial card, which will be read during the service, may be completed. To receive a card, or for more information, call Connie Sutton at 815-876-4433.

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OGLESBY — Caterpillar executive and Illinois Valley Community College alumnus James Blass and his wife Mary, also an IVCC graduate, made a $2,500 donation to the Peter Miller Community Technology Center capital campaign.

Jim grew up in Peru working in his father’s downtown clothing store, Bader-Blass. In 1975, the same year he earned his mechanical technology degree from IVCC, he went to work for Caterpillar.

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James Blass (left) and his wife, Mary are both graduates of Illinois Valley Community College. grounds in Peoria, Tucson, Wuxi, China and Britain’s Peterborough and Stafford plants.

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ing and product design – he holds 14 patents – Blass has flourished in the management of Caterpillar plants.

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ran, fellow IVCC graduates Dan Janka, president of machine tool giant MAG-IAS, and Brian Krzyaniak, Caterpillar-Aurora Power Train Factory manager, Blass has helped strengthen IVCC’s CNC and manufacturing programs. He and Krzyaniak engineered Caterpillar’s donation to IVCC of a machining center and last fall 10 Aurora employees completed “IVCC Machinist Training for Caterpillar.”

Blass and the former Mary Wicks reside in Morton and have three grown children. Mary is a registered Dietitian and is President of Blass and Associates consulting.

Ladd School Board receives recognition Bernie Victor (front row, from left), John Piccatto Sr., Marie Giordano, Nate Fiocchi (back row), Paul Quinn, Mark Mosbach and Bob Morrow, all of the Ladd Community Consolidated School District 94 Board of Education, were recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards Starved Rock Division for the professional development they received.

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PES special education meeting notice PRINCETON — Princeton Elementary Schools will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 7 at the BMP Special Education Cooperative Office, 523 Bureau Valley Parkway, Suite B, Princeton. The purpose of this meeting will be to amend the current agreement regarding the dis-

trict’s plans for providing specials education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools with the district for the 2013-14 school year. For more information, contact Gwen Garver, BMP director of special education, at 815-875-2645.

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Matthew Anderson and Crystal (Sinn) Dann of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Chloe Elizabeth, born Sept. 5 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by four sisters, Victoria Dann, 18, Danielle Spevak, 16, Kodi Dann, 14, and Gracie Anderson, 6.

Maternal grandparents are John and Patricia Sinn of Tremont, and Angela Jones of Malden. Paternal grandparents are Yvonne and Gene Morman of Princeton. Great-grandparents are Donna Sinn of Tremont and Virginia Anderson of Sheffield.

Cromwell Brian and Krystal (Heitmann) Cromwell of LaMoille are the parents of a daughter born Oct. 9 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Fargher Bethany Fargher of Walnut is the mother of a daughter, Lillie May, born Oct. 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Grandparents are Mike and Phyllis Fargher of Walnut. Great-grandmother is Paulette Tyne of Sterling. Great-great-grandmother is Sylvia Schmarje of Sterling.

Franklin Keith and Jessica (Roulston) Franklin of LaSalle are the parents of a don, Braden Alexander, born Sept. 30 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

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Hardy Nick and Lori (McMurtry) Hardy of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter born Oct. 3 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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It’s National 4-H Week!

Four-H is the largest youth group in the world. More than 60 million youth have belonged to 4-H during the organization’s 100year history. Four-H clubs are accepting new members this month to grow that number even higher.

This week is National 4-H Week celebrating youth, families, communities and 4-H opportunities. Four-H contains the essential elements of belonging, independence, generosity and mastery (BIGM) to make it a Positive Youth Development Program.

Four-H is for boys and girls ages 5-18 and is for everyone — not just for those who live on farms. There are several ways to participate in 4-H. Youth may join 4-H community clubs, coordinated by local adult volunteers who receive special training. Each club decides how often it meets, the location of its meetings and the activities held during the meetings. Members may select from over 100 different project areas to study while they build leadership, teamwork, cooperation, decision-making and communication skills.

Youth may instead choose to focus on a specific project area and join a club specifically related to that one project. Robotics, photography, gardening, visual arts and nutrition are just a few of the popular topics for special interest clubs.

Bureau County 4-H also

offers a Shooting Sports program in archery for youth ages 8-18 and shotgun for youth ages 10-18.

Volunteers are frequently identified as the backbone of any service-oriented organization. University of Illinois Extension is no exception. University of Illinois ExtensionBureau County and its 4-H program currently have hundreds of volunteers contributing to the success and expansion of the educational programs and services provided to the citizens of Bureau County. Volunteers are involved in helping to plan and deliver such programs as: 4-H programs, school enrichment opportunities, adult and youth educational workshops such as sewing and dog obedience training. Volunteers are required to complete the University of Illinois Extension’s volunteer screening process.

Other 4-H facts: • Four-H is fun and educational!

• Four-H exposes youth to a variety of career possibilities.

• Four-H provides the necessary life skills that employers look for.

• More than 2,500 youth in Bureau County participate in a variety of 4-H programs during the program year.

• More than 600 adult and youth volunteers assist in the delivery of the Bureau County 4-H Program.

• Four-H builds confidence and self-esteem.

• Four-H develops leadership skills.

• Four-H is a familyoriented program.

• Four-H provides the opportunity for youth to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice generosity and experience mastery.

• Some of the most popular 4-H projects in Bureau County include visual arts, food and nutrition, natural resources, photography, clothing and textiles, intercultural and animal projects. 4 • Four-H alumni include Rep. David Leitch, Neil Kastor, Johnny Carson, Orville Redenbacher, Reba McEntire and many, many more.

For more information or to volunteer or join the 4-H program, please contact the University of Illinois Extension at 815-875-2878 or stop by the office located at 850 Thompson St. (in the Becker Professional Suites Building), Princeton.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You can also visit our website at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ blmp to contact a local 4-H club. “Like us” on Facebook at: Bureau/ LaSalle/Marshall/Putnam 4-H to see all the fun activities 4-H has to offer to receive updates.

Breanne Gilligan is the youth development educator serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties. Gilligan can be reached by email at bngilli@illinois.edu or by phone at 815-8752878.

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IDOA grain industry increases Illinois ag exports SPRINGFIELD — Business relationships started on the recentlyconcluded Illinois Grain Tour may pay immediate dividends for Illinois agribusinesses. The foreign buyers who took part in the five-day, “reverse” trade mission Aug. 25-29 are projecting purchases of $173 million in the coming year.

“Trade-building activities like this are extremely important because Illinois agriculture is an export-dependent industry,” Gov. Pat Quinn said. “These strong sales bring us closer to our goal of doubling Illinois exports by 2015.”

“The results indicate there is strong demand for Illinois grain and grain-related products and services in foreign markets,” Agriculture Director Bob Flider added. “Sales are more than triple the $53 million that last year’s tour produced. Our challenge now is to build upon the relationships started on this year’s tour and turn

these initial purchases into repeat business.”

The tour, which the department conducts annually, brought 42 foreign grain buyers to Illinois from China, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Thailand and Vietnam.

Stops included farms, transportation facilities and equipment manufacturers as well as the Chicago Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange.

Exports account for 42 percent of the agriculture industry’s cash receipts. In 2011, the state sold $8.3 billion in agricultural products overseas, making it the third-leading agricultural exporter in the United States.

This year, for the first time, the Grain Tour was timed to coincide with the Farm Progress Show, where the department organized on-site meetings between foreign buyers and Illinois agribusinesses. In addition, with the help of federal funding obtained through the State Trade Export Program (STEP),

an international database was developed that collected information online from nearly 900 Farm Progress registrants. The department’s foreign trade directors in Hong Kong and Mexico will utilize the database to recruit for future tours and for potential export opportunities.

The Grain Tour is just one of the strategies the department uses to find markets for Illinois products, support agriculture-based employment and strengthen the Illinois economy.

Last fiscal year, for example, the department participated in 15 international and domestic trade shows, led nine foreign buyers’ missions and industry tours, facilitated 9,030 buyer-seller introductions and disseminated 1,289 trade leads to Illinois companies. These activities generated $61 million in actual sales and another $206 million in projected sales for Illinois food companies and agribusinesses.

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Couple opens CrossFit 56

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Nick and Jessica Johnston have opened CrossFit 56 in Princeton.

“For the past five years, I have dragged myself to the gym at least five times a week,” said Nick Johnston. “I have researched every routine, rep suggestion, intensity and breaks between sets. I have tried the new 90-day workouts, the old school workouts and everything in between.

I have tweaked my cardio, weight, sets and diets. I have tried all the newest and best supplements on the market. Every week, month, year, it was something new. The only thing that wasn’t new were my results.”

Johnston related that the first time he tried a CrossFit workout, he wasn’t able to complete it because every single muscle in his body ached.

“My muscles felt like pure jelly, and I was completed gassed,” he said. “Never had I experienced such a painful defeat. Never had every muscle group in my body been tested while leaving me gasping for air. I was hooked!”

Johnston said with other

workouts at other gyms, his body would eventually plateau on what he was able to improve and then find it hard to motivate himself to keep working out. However, with CrossFit, Johnston was able to vary his workouts and apply intensity to them while producing positive results.

“I had never felt like a true athlete until I started CrossFit,” he said. “Once I joined that CrossFit family, I knew I needed to fuel that fire and share my love.”

Johnston later introduced the CrossFit methodologies to his wife, who is now as addicted to them as he is.

“We can scale the workouts to everybody’s physical needs,” she added. “I like the community feeling as you work out as a group plus being fun and the interaction with other people while still improving yourself.”

CrossFit 56 offers classes Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m., 7 a.m., noon (express workout of day), 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. (open gym). It is closed on Sundays.

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Nick, Jessica and Kiley Johnston of rural Tiskilwa are pictured inside CrossFit 56, which is located in the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s Opportunity Knocks building (formerly Dunbar’s) in Princeton.

Day is designed to last 45 minutes instead of the standard hour class to allow people to work out during their lunch hour.

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program designed to optimize physical competence

in 10 fitness domains of cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy, according to the company’s website.

“We eventually want

to do CrossFit for kids to keep them moving and stay healthy and be active,” Jessica related.

CrossFit 56 is located in the former Dunbar’s building at 21 Park Ave. East in Princeton in the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s

Opportunity Knocks building. People need to enter the building through the east side parking lot under a small canopy. There is no entrance to CrossFit 56 through the front of the building.

“We worked with the chamber of commerce to find this location,” they said. “We want to establish ourselves in the community and want to outgrow this place in several years.”

The Johnstons chose Princeton to open a CrossFit gym because it serves as the central hub for many small towns located nearby.

The Johnstons also have Matt Pistole of the Walnut area and Cherie House of the Sheffield area as coaches helping them with CrossFit 56.

Nick Johnston, who graduated from Princeton High School in 2003, was born and raised in the Tiskilwa area while Jessica Johnston, who graduated from Putnam County High School in 2005, was born and raised in Hennepin.

People wanting more information about CrossFit 56 can contact them at 815-508-4554 or www.

CrossFit56.com. People can also email them at CrossFitFiftySix@gmail.com.

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11 Sports Saturday, October 12, 2013 • 11 Playing through — Princeton, Putnam County and St. Bede girls golf teams have advanced to the IHSA 1A sectionals. See page 12.

Red Devils hold off Bruins

By Derek Johnson sports@bcrnews.com

Parker Neuhalfen (BV): 236 yards rushing (3 TDs and Interceptions) Tommy Johnston (BV): 136 yards rushign, 2 TDs Colin Aimone (Hall): 3 TDs.

SPRING VALLEY — Most people had Hall losing Friday night’s showdown with the St. Bede. They were wrong.

In a game filled with turnovers, Collin Aimone got the last laugh, picking off the Bruins’ Jack Brady to ice the game for the Devils late in the fourth quarter.

St. Bede led for two and a half quarters in the contest but came up short 27-20.

“Collin had another great game.

That’s like three weeks in a row he’s stepped up for us and done some really good things. We’re getting him in more on defense. He’s a playmaker,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said. “We had some big interceptions tonight. They moved the ball on us a little there.

We’ve been talking a little bit about stepping in front and breaking on balls and we started doing it last week. We definitely did it tonight. Our defense is really coming around.”

Hall scored first getting into the red zone on a halfback pass from Jacob

Tigers fall at Orion

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At a glance: Hall wins on Homecoming over rival St. Bede Next: Bruins (4-3, 1-3) home vs. Orion (4-3, 3-2); Hall (4-3, 2-2) home vs. Newman (6-1, 5-0).

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St. Bede’s Justin Shaw goes airborne for some yardage as some Hall defenders close in Friday at Nesti Stadium in Spring Valley. The Red Devils beat the Bruins 27/20.

Storm stays alive with win

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Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen turns it up the field and scores on a 40-yard touchdown in the second quarter Friday at Manlius.

MANLIUS – Parker Neuhalfen may have had a career night offensively against Amboy-LaMoille on Friday, but it was a play he made on defense that may have been his biggest moment of the night.

With the Clippers driving and trying to force overtime, Neuhalfen intercepted a Liam Ohlendorf pass intended for Damon Quest in the end zone

with 1:22 remaining to secure a 36-28 victory for Bureau Valley in Three-Rivers North division play in Manlius.

Two plays earlier, Neuhalfen was beat by Quest for a 33-yard reception that set Amboy up at the BV 24-yard line and the momentum on their side.

“We had to make a play and one of our playmakers made a play,” said Storm coach Jeff Ohlson. “We had two turnovers that were costly. We

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ORION — Orion’s highpowered offense was too much for the Princeton Tigers Friday night.

Orion quarterback Blake Matson threw for four touchdown, all in the first half and ran in one to lead the Chargers to the easy win over the Tigers. Jacob Edmonds ran for 261 yards on 14 carries. Chad Hutcherson caught six passes for 104 yards, two for touchdowns.

Princeton’s J.J. Vaccaro hauled in a 21-yard pass from Jake Reinhardt at 4:15 to go in the first quarter and returned a kickoff 65 yards with four seconds left in the second quarter to account for the Tigers’ scoring, all in the first half.

Senior captain Caleb Dickens was taken off the field on a backboard at 3:17 of the second quarter. His condition was unknown as of press time.

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Bureau Valley 36 Amboy/LaMoille 28 At a glance: Storm keep playoff hopes alive, knocking Clippers out of the hunt.

Next: Storm (3-4, 2-2 at Riverdale (0-7, 0-4); Amboy/ LaMoille (2-5, 2-2) home vs.

Fulton (3-4, 1-4).

Three Rivers Bureau Valley 36, Amboy/LaMoille 28 Kewanee 32, Sherrard 26 Newman 54, Erie/Prophetstown 38 Orion 65, Princeton 16 Fulton 57, Riverdale 6 Rockridge 41, Morrison 7 Hall 27, St. Bede 20 Other area games Mendota 57, Rock Falls 34 A/W 41, River Valley 20 Ottawa 49, Dixon 21 Geneseo 38, Sterling 19 Streator 30, LaSalle-Peru 20

Volleyball: Tigresses def. Kewanee 25-17, 26-24

Senior Night rally for PHS

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Cardiac Kids did it again.

The Kewanee Boiler Girls had the Princeton Tigresses down by as much as 10 points late in the second set, not exactly the script the PHS seniors had written to remember their Senior Night experience at Prouty Gym. Much like they did Monday against Sherrard the Tigresses rallied to cap a 25-17, 26-24 victory.

Senior setter Michelle Kelly said the senior night rally made for good

memories for her classmates.

“It was pretty exciting. We played a little down, but we came back. It was really good,” Kelly said. “I think we started out a little slow, and then we just picked it up. And everything started working out.”

Senior Rachel Frank brought the Tigresses all the way with an ace serve to tie the set at 24. She added a point on a Kewanee mishit and Kelly put the icing on the senior night cake with a push shot at 26-24.

“Senior night rally is exactly right,” PHS coach Andy Puck said. “Big time momentum swings. Kewanee played

really well and got a lot of confidence.

We did not play extremely well. But we were able to once again stay confident with one another, come back and finish off a solid team on senior night.”

Puck said the senior class has been one of the “hardest working, most reliable and fun group to be around.”

The Tigresses improved to 21-6 overall, 8-1 atop the Three Rivers BCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus Conference South Division with PHS senior volleyball parents show their true colmatches remaining at St. Bede, Hall ors, with the help of their parents and members of and Orion. the PHS Star Spangled Singers prior to Thursday’s Senior Night Match. PHS beat Kewanee 2-0.

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Youth football

Tigers play for Big 14 championships

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Big 14 Youth Football Conference championships are coming to Princeton Saturday. The host Tigers will be playing for two of them.

As the regular season champion at the eighthgrade level, Princeton gets to host all four grade championship games.

“It has been a great season for all four of our teams. It means you know what you are doing is working, we are going in the right direction.

The hard work we do in the off season as a board, coaches and especially the players pays off,” PYFL president Terry “Bodie’ Smallwood said. “This is a tough conference with a lot of great junior programs, to be able to host the best at each grade level is an honor. I hope everyone comes out on Sat. to cheer on PYFL there is going to be four hard hitting and exciting games of football.”

The action kicks off at 10 a.m. at Bryant Field with the seventh-grade championship game between Dixon at Rochelle.

Princeton (7-0) will take the No. 1 seed into battle

Seniors

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PHS came out fired up on the first set with an all-senior lineup. Alicia Poss gave PHS a 10-4 lead and a kill by senior Kelly Schmidt in her first varsity start made it 19-8. The Tigresses led as much as 22-8 before settling in for a 25-17 win.

Poss led the Tigresses with nine kills with Ashley Farraher adding seven and sophomore Hailey Schultz six.

Mollie Bates had nine digs with Kelly contributing 23 assists and eight points. Farraher and Becca Hult each added seven points.

against No. 2 Rochelle for the eighth-grade title game at 11:30 a.m. Previously this season, Princeton rallied from being down two touchdowns to defeat Rochelle 40-38. The Princeton squad also beat Rochelle for third place as seventh-graders.

“It’s a good match-up,” said Princeton coach Spencer Davis, who runs a fivewide spread offense averaging 38 points a game.

Princeton will send its undefeated sixth-grade squad (7-0) as the No. 2 seed against No. 1 Byron at 2:30 p.m. Byron beat the Princeton squad a year ago as fifth-graders.

The fifth-grade finals will match No. 1 Stillman Valley vs. No. 2 Dixon at 1 p.m.

Princeton joined the Big 14 in 2012. Other members include Am-boy, Fulton, Kewanee, Morrison, Oregon, Sterling and Winnebago.

“The neat thing is a lot of those teams will be our rivals in high schools, too,” Davis said.

The Princeton squads have a combined record of 24-4 this year with the fifthand seventh-grade squads going 5-2.

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• Tiger tales: The PHS seniors and their parents were honored before the match, including Hailey Michael, Bates, Farraher, Hult, Frank, Kelly, Poss and Schmidt. ... The match might not be the seniors final appearance at home. They hope to return to Prouty Gym for the 2A sectional PHS will be hosting Nov. 5-7.

The Tigresses are the No. 2 seed behind LaSalle-Peru at the Streator Regional. ... The PHS sophomores won their match 25-18, 25-14 while Kewanee claimed the freshmen match 25-16, 25-19.

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Girls regional golf roundup

PHS foursome plays through

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com Princeton took just four girls to the Aledo Mercer County 1A girls regional golf tournament Wednesday due to a late scratch and competed against full squads six-players deep. That was more than enough.

The Tigresses (420) placed third behind Geneseo (382) and Rock Island Alleman (411) to advance to sectionals for the second straight year. All three advance to the Monmouth Sectional on Monday at Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth.

PHS beat out Rockridge by eight strokes for the final sectional spot.

“Once again our team overcame adversity and like our whole season has gone, we accepted the challenge head on and were able to persevere,” PHS coach Will Gross said. “With a late scratch, we took only four girls to compete so each knew that they had to do everything in their power to shoot the lowest possible score to help our team advance to our second consecutive IHSA sectional.”

PHS junior Sophia Suarez (97) placed fifth and sophomore Arraia Hicks (99) was eighth. Also scoring for the Tigresses were Audra Reidner (108) and Sarah Crowe (116).

Gross said Suarez and Hicks played solid golf from beginning to end. Reidner got off to a slow start, he said, “but regained her composure and shot a very solid round.”

Crowe had a “fantastic front nine,” and held on the back nine to post a score needed to advance the team.

“It was a proud moment for me to watch the girls play with the belief and confidence that it takes to succeed in the post season and continue to advance,” Gross said.

“Immediately after realizing we were going to advance, the girls focused their attention on what they need to improve on moving into next week and what it will take to compete at an opportunity to continue to advance.” Monica Lieving of Geneseo was medalist at 84.

At McNabb: Host Putnam County (388) and St. Bede (430) placed 1-2 to advance from the Putnam County Regional Wednesday at Edgewood Park Golf Club. Beecher (437) also advances to the Gibson City Sectional along with DePue’s Mercedes Ruiz, who advanced as the ninth individually with a 110.

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Princeton’s Arraia Hicks (above) smashes her way out of a sand trap in regional golf play Wednesday at Hawthorne Ridge Golf Course in Aledo. She will be joined by teammates Sophia Suarez (below) and Audra Reidner at Monday’s sectional at Monmouth.

Woodland’s Sarah Maddux was medalist at 82. Putnam County’s Steph Wilson was runner-up with an 86 on her home course.

Other scorers for Putnam County were Carly Gonet (98), Monica Monroe (100) and Kelsey Grosenbach (104).

For St. Bede, Sydney Eustice had a 100, and sisters Gabby Mendoza a 100 and Aiko Mendoza a 108.

Rachel Cessna (121) rounded out the Lady Bruins scorecard.

Hall’s Amanda Scheri (121) missed the cut by three strokes. She had a two-stroke penalty for teeing off on the wrong hole along with her group, but coach Tom Bauer said she still would have been one shot short of advancing. Monday’s sectional will be held at Railside Golf Course in Gibson City.

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Lady Lions third at LTC

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions didn’t come home with the trophy they set their sights on, but nonetheless claimed fourth place in the Little Ten Conference volleyball tournament. They lost to HinckleyBig Rock 25-9, 25-22 in Friday’s third-place match.

Rae Schultz led the Lady Lions (14-6) with 21 points. Shiela Browning and Elizabeth Geuther had four kills. Ragen Forbes had 12 digs.

“We didn’t have an answer for HBR’s tough serving and over all we were not ourselves tonight,” said coach Hallie May. “We will see HBR on Tuesday in a regular season conference game to defend our 6-0 conference record.”

On Thursday, LaMoille/ Ohio fell to Somonauk 23-25, 25-22, 25-22. Browning had a team-high 10 kills and Erika Zimmerlein added eight. Erin Bennett added seven points with two aces and 11 assists.

St. Bede 2, Rockridge 0: The Lady Bruins (13-12, 5-3) rolled to their sixth straight victory, defeating the Rockets 25-13, 25-12 Thursday. Olivia Mueller (8 kills, 1 block), Claire Dudek (5 kills, 1 block) and Hanna Bima (2 blocks) led the charge up front, Morgan Bosnich aced the service line with 17 points, five aces and 16 assists while Morgan King had 13 digs.

Orion 2, Hall 0: Ellen Herrmann and Vanessa Olivares each had four kills in defeat for the Lady Devils Wednesday. Kaylee Golden had seven digs and Lexi Piccatto had six digs.

Scoreboard Cross country

At Mendota

Boys team scores: 1. Dixon 20; 2. Hall 48; 3. Streator 90; 4. Mendota 101; 5. Oregon 117.

Race winner: 1. Baldonado (H) 16:40.

Other Hall runners:9. C. Garcia 18:21; 10.

Fuentes 18:25; 13. Pullam 18:35, 15. S. Aldana 18.47; 17. Ripka 19.04; 19. Follmer 19:18; 28.

Cinotte 20:22; 30. M. Aldana 20:34; 39. LeeBrown 22:08; 47. Enriquez 24:16 Girls team scores: 1. Dixon 15; 2. Mendota 69; 3. Streator 88; 4. Hall 97; 5. Oregon 103.

Race winner: Pitman (D) 20:54.

Hall runners: 6. Olivares 20.53; 14. Moreno 23.30; 21. Herrmann 25.24; 26. Tur-pen 27.33; 30. Foster 27.31; 33. Acamovic 29:36

Golf

Aledo 1A Regional at Hawthrone Ridge Golf Course, Aledo

Team scores: 1. Geneseo 382, 2. Alleman 411, 3. Princeton 420, 4. Rockridge 428, 5.

Galva 447, 6. Mercer County 461, 7. Riverdale 507, 8. Orion 526. (top 3 teams advance to Monmouth Sectional) Medalist: Monica Lieving (G) 84.

Area advancing individuals: Paige Dougherty (K) 98, Kelsey Pieper (Henry) 112.

PHS scores: Suarez 84, Hicks 99, Reidner 108, Crowe 116.

Putnam County 1A Regional at Edgewood Golf Course, McNabb

Team scores: 1. Putnam County 388, 2.

St. Bede 430, 3. Beecher 347, 4 Kankakee McNamara 347, 6. Grant Park 505, Seneca 516, DePue 568 (top 3 teams advance to Gibson Sectional).

Medalist: Sarah Maddux (Woodland) 82.

Advancing individuals: Ruiz (DePue) 110.

St. Bede scores: Eustice 100, G. Mendoza 101, A. Mendoza 108, Cessna 121, Montez 126.

Hall scores: Scheri 121, Goetz 147.

Volleyball

High School girls Little Ten Conference Tourney at Leland

Thursday: (6) Serena def. (7) L/E 25-22, 25-17; (1) Newark (16-4) def. (5) HBR 25-23, 25-14 (3) Somonauk def. (2) LaMoille/Ohio 23-25,

Cross country Hall’s Al Baldonado turned in a winning time of 16 minutes 40 seconds at Lake Mendota. The Red Devils (48) took second behind Dixon (20) in a fiveteam meet. Kaylee Olivares placed sixth (20:53) for the Hall girls.

Soccer Princeton 6, Sandwich 0: The Tigers ate up Sandwich with three goals in each half Thursday at Tiskilwa to raise their record to 15-3-5 heading into their own regional play as the top seed.

Dylan Schaefer had two goals in the first half and Zach Andersen added a third. The Tigers got second half goals by Tyler Marvin and Kai Tomaszewski, capped by an own goal on Sandwich.

Princeton finished second at the Orion Tournament.

The Tigers beat Riverdale 3-1 and Orion 2-0, but lost to Sterling 2-1. Marvin and Andersen were named to the all-tournament team.

DePue 7, Illini Bluffs 0: Coach Tim Stevens said the Little Giants had a little bit of a slow start, but sure picked things up.

Carlos Acosta scored a hat trick to raise his career total of 122 goals. Alberto Martinez and Ronaldo Rios added two goals apiece with Acosta tossing in an assist. The Little Giants will take a 13-2 record, their best in school history, into semifinal play as the No. 2 of the Princeton Sectional at Tiskilwa Tuesday vs.

Wilmington.

25-22, 22-25. L/O: Browning 2 pts (4 aces, 10 kills, 1 block, 3 assists, 6 digs), Zimmerlein (8 kills 2 digs), Martinez 3 pts (1 ace 1 assist 5 digs), Schultz 2 (4 aces 2 kills 8 assists 3 digs), Bennett 7 (2 aces 1 kill 11 assists 4 digs), Forbes 4 (1 ace 12 digs), Geuther (1 kill), Lawrence (2 kills), Martinez 3 (1 dig), Walker (4 digs), Martin (2 kills 1 block 1 assist 1 dig), Fahs (4 kills, 2 digs).

Friday: Consolation - (4) Indian Creek vs.

(6) Serena.

Third place - (5) HBR def. (2) LaMoille/ Ohio 25-9, 25-22 Title - (1) Newark vs. (3) Somonauk.

At Prouty Gym, Princeton

Princeton def. Kewanee 25-17, 26-24.

PHS (21-6, 8-1): Kelly 8 (23 assists, 2 kills, 4 digs), Farraher 7 (2 aces, 6 kills, 5 digs), Poss (9 kills, 1 block), Hult 7 (3 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs, 1 ace), Bates 1 (9 digs), Frank 5 (5 digs, 1 ace), Michael 2 (2 digs, 1 ace), Schultz (7 kills, 1 block, 1 dig) Sophs; Princeton 25-18, 25-14.

Freshmen: Kewanee 25-16, 25-19.

At Edgington

St. Bede def. Rockridge 25-13, 25-12.

Sophs: Rockridge won. Freshmen: Rockridge won.

At Orion

Orion def. Hall 25-11, 25-18. Sophs: Orion won. Freshmen: Orion won.

Other matches

Rock Falls def. Mendota 18-25, 25-21, 25-22 L-P def. Sterling 25-17, 16-25, 25-17 PC def. Midland 25-23, 25-17 Junior college IVCC def. Carl Sandburg 26-24, 14-25 25-21, 25-22 At Tiskilwa

Soccer

Princeton 6, Sandwich 0. First half scoring Schaefer (PK) 29:23; Schaefer 13:48; Andersen 1:24. Second half scoring - Marvin 24:38, Tomaszewski 11:15, own goal 6:25. Shots: P 45, S 10. Fouls: P 4, S 3. CK: P 5, S 2. Offsides P 0, S 0. Saves: Bauer (P) 7, S 5.

Princeton 1A Regional at Tiskilwa

Tuesday: Game 1 - (1) Princeton vs. (4) Coal City, 5 p.m. Game 2 - (2) DePue vs. (3) Coal City, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Title - winners 1-2, 11 a.m.

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Byczynski and moments later Chris Hammonds found the end zone to put the Devils (4-3) up one score.

“That’s what we had planned on all week,” Tieman said. The Bruins (4-3) responded, scoring 15 unanswered points before Hall was able to get back on the board just before halftime.

St. Bede was able to get two points on a safety after a bad snap sailed over Matt Krolak’s head at the end of the third quarter. The Bruins put themselves in a good position after the free kick but then failed to convert on a field goal.

St. Bede’s Matt Szczepaniak had the team’s only offensive points in the second half with a field goal in the fourth quarter. With time running out the Bruins were in control of their own destiny but Brady threw his third interception of the game to Aimone and Hall was able to run out the clock.

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Hall’s Collin Aimone gets some yards Friday against St. Bede at Nesti Stadium in Spring Valley.

Storm

From Page 11 had a fumble at the goal line and then another at midfield and it felt like the breaks weren’t going our way. We had a break go our way at the end.”

The interception was Neuhalfen’s second of the game. He also led all rushers with 236 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries in a must win game for the Storm (3-4, 2-2), who must continue to win out to qualify for the playoffs.

“We told the kids two weeks ago we have to get back to doing the things we’ve done and that’s being physical on the offensive line and defensive line,” said Ohlson. “They’ve bought into it and these guys keep fighting.”

Overshadowed by Neuhalfen’s big night was Tommy Johnston, who rushed for 136 yards on 16 attempts. He had the Storm’s first two scores of the night, a seven-yard run and a 45-yard run, both in the first quarter.

Amboy got within 14-12 following a 1-yard dive

by Chris Jones with 5:09 remaining in the first half, but BV put two big scores on the board before the half ended that Clipper coach Gary Jones called a “back-breaker”.

Neuhalfen had both touchdown runs, the first from 40 yards out and the second with 51 seconds remaining on an 88-yard scramble.

“Those big plays late in the first half got to us,” said Jones. “(Neuhalfen) got loose on a couple of scrambles. He’s quick.”

“There was some cutback lanes and he sees things real well,” said Ohlson. “It’s one of those things where we just let him play. Early in the season we may have coached him up to much. We’ve let him just play since midseason and he’s really taken off.”

After Amboy cut the lead to 29-20 following Jason Bontz’s second touchdown run of the game, the Storm cushioned their lead back to 36-20 when Neuhalfen converted a critical 4th-and-6 for a 15-yard score. It was the second 4th down conversion of the drive for the Storm.

But Amboy wouldn’t go away quietly, and follow-

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ing a 30-yard run by Bontz (32 carries, 206 yards), Ohlendorf hit Ryan Leffelman down the middle of the field for a 21-yard touchdown pass to get within one score with 4:16 left.

“We could have laid down and died pretty easy in the second half,” said Jones. “ I told them they played a good second half of football.”

• Amboy won the sophomore prelim, 24-6.

BCR photo/Phyllis Fargher

Bureau Valley’s Tommy Johnston runs in the third quarter for some of his 136 yards Friday at Manlius.

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Friday Night Lights

Three Rivers Bureau Valley 36, Amboy/LaMoille 28 Kewanee 32, Sherrard 26 Newman 54, Erie/Prophetstown 38 Orion 65, Princeton 16 Fulton 57, Riverdale 6 Rockridge 41, Morrison 7 Hall 27, St. Bede 20 Other area games Mendota 57, Rock Falls 34 A/W 41, River Valley 20 Ottawa 49, Dixon 21 Geneseo 38, Sterling 19 Streator 30, LaSalle-Peru 20 Next week’s games A/W at Princeville Bureau Valley at Riverdale Fulton at Amboy/LaMoille Newman at Hall Orion at St. Bede Princeton at Rockridge At Orion

BCR photo/Jeff Schlesinger

Chargers beat Tigers Princeton’s Michael Camp is driven out of bonds after a 15-yard pass play during Friday night’s game at Orion. The Tigers lost 65-16.

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THANK YOU The Family of Laurence E. Markley would like to thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy in our time of sorrow. We would like to thank everyone for the lovely flower bouquets, the food that was brought to his house, the memorials, and all the lovely cards we received.

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Princeton (0-7, 0-4) 8800-0 Orion (4-3, 3-2) 19 33 13 0-0 O - Matson 1 run (kick failed), 10:03 1Q. O - Hutcherson 4 pass from Matson (kick good), 6:52 1Q. P - Vaccaro 21 pass from Reinhardt (Wedekind pass from Reinhardt), 4:15 1Q. 0 - Edmunds 57 run (kick failed), 3:05 1Q. 0 - Hutcherson 6 pass from Matson (kick good), 10:24 2Q. 0 - Devolder 1 run (kick failed), 7:59 2Q. 0 - Ellison 27 pass from Matson (kick good), 5:45 2Q. O - Torronez 17 pass from Matson (kick

blocked), 3:38 2Q. 0 - Devolder 8 run (kick good), :16 2Q. P - Vaccaro 65-yard kickoff return (Reinhardt two-point run), :04.8 2Q 0 - Devolder 23 run (kick blocked), 11:27 3Q. 0 - Edmonds 53 run (kick good), 5:08 3Q At Manlius

Amboy/LaMoille (2-4, 2-1) 6 600-0 Bureau Valley (2-4, 1-2) 14 15 0 0 - 0 BV - Johnston 7 run (Johnston kick), 6:38 1Q A - Bontz 5 run (kick failed), 1:45 1Q BV - Johnston 45 run (Johnston kick), 1:07 1Q A - Jones 1 run (pass failed), 5:09 2Q BV - Neuhalfen 40 run (Johnston run), 3:46 2Q BV - Neuhalfen 88 run (Johnston kick), :51.7 2Q A - Bontz 4 run (Bontz 2 pt run), 6:34 3Q BV - Neuhalfen 15 run (Johnston kick), 9:52 4Q A - Leffelman 21 pass from Ohlendorf (Bontz 2pt run), 4:16 4Q Rushing: Amboy - Bontz 32-206, Jones 14-57, Ohlendorf 6-40, Crownhart 2-15, Quest 1-0. Bureau Valley: Neuhalfen 17-236, Johnston 16-136, Konneck 3-9, Schoff 1-5, Arteberry 1-(-4).

Passing: Amboy - Ohlendorf 5-8-2, 97 yards, TD. Bureau Valley - Neuhalfen 1-4, 11 yards.

Receiving: Amboy - Quest 3-75,

Football

Three Rivers standings South Division................ Conf.

Rockridge....................... 5-0 Kewanee......................... 4-0 Orion.............................. 3-2 St. Bede.......................... 2-2 Hall................................ 2-2 Sherrard..........................1-4 Princeton........................ 0-4

Overall 7-0 6-1 4-3 4-3 4-3 3-4 0-7

North Division................. Conf. Overall Sterling Newman.............. 5-0 6-1 Erie-Prophetstown.............4-1 5-2 Bureau Valley.................. 2-2 3-4 Amboy/LaMoille............... 2-2 2-5 Morrison..........................1-4 2-5 Riverdale........................ 0-4 0-7 Fulton..............................1-4 3-4 Leffelman 1-21 TD, Bontz 1-0. Bureau Valley - Konneck 1-11.

Soph prelim: Amboy 24-6 At Nesti Stadium, Spring Valley

St. Bede (4-2, 1-2) Hall (3-3, 1-2)

0 15 2 3 - 20 6 6 7 8 - 27

H - Hammonds 1 run (kick failed), 8:43 1Q SB - Bellino 2 run (Szczepaniak kick) 10:27 2Q. SB - Shaw 7 reception from Brady (Bellino run) Hall - Aimone pass from Venegas (Venegas run) 3:03 2Q. Hall Aimone 45 pass from Venegas (Krolak kick) SB - Safety, 38.0 3Q. SB - Szczepaniak field goal H - Aimone 26 run (kick good) 10:27 4Q

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460 • Garage Sales MCNABB Railroad Street (storage unit). Saturday, October 12, 8am-3pm.

Holiday decorations, TVs, bookshelves, lawn mower decks, snow blade, laminate flooring, misc. items PRINCETON 110 South Church Street. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, October 9, 10, 11; 8am5:30pm. Toddler bed with mattress, boy's/girl's nb3t clothes, step 2 easel, bounce horse, step 2 desk, ride on toys, potty chair, toys, entertainment center for flat screen tv, coffee table & 2 end tables and other misc stuff PRINCETON 1427 South Euclid Avenue. Thursday, October 10, 3pm-?; Friday, Saturday, October 11, 12, 8am-?.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Some furniture, lots of holiday decorations, clothes, household, some MAN stuff. Lot of misc.

PRINCETON 23 South Fairground Road. Thursday, October 10, 3pm6pm; Friday, October 11, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 12, 8am-12pm.

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 326 Park Avenue West (Morton building behind house). Thursday, Friday, October 10, 11, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 12, 8am-12pm.

Toys, Halloween costumes, coffee table, end tables, bikes, TV, lots of boys' clothes 2T-10, misc. household items, dishes, baby items, old windows, & much more PRINCETON 413 and 416 West Hudson Street. Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th; 8am–4pm New Items Shown PRINCETON 463 Park Avenue East. Friday, Saturday, October 11, 12; 8am4pm. Early Christmas Garage Sale! Dinnerware service for 12, glassware, antique fainting couch, long fur coat/hood, oil paintings, jewelry, Mary Kay, household items, Christmas decorations, many items suitable for presents!

PRINCETON 521 Park Avenue West. Thursday, October 10, 2pm-6pm; Friday, October 11, 9am5pm; Saturday, October 12, 9am-Noon.

MULTI-FAMILY Fall & Winter Sale. Wall mount range hood microwave, metal shelves, Christmas items, adult bikes, women's clothing M-XL, books, fabric & crafts, household, misc.

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- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale 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.”

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held in the Princeton High School Learning Resource Center at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Board of Education to determine the need to undertake repairs to the pavement of school bus turnarounds, student dropoff areas, sidewalks and parking areas at Princeton High School 103 S. Euclid Princeton, IL, and to receive any public comment regarding such repairs.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 12, 2013.

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The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Ag View FS, Inc., 7226 IL Rte. 40, Buda, IL 61314.

PRINCETON Apartment.

Utilities furnished.

Upstairs, $600.

Phone 815-875-1336

NOTICE OF SEALED BID AUCTION BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND

November 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Sheffield Community Center - 121 South Church Street, Sheffield, IL

Inquires may be made to: Dale Clary, AFM, ALC, Managing Broker Greene Farm Management Service, Inc. 213 2nd Street, Dunlap, Illinois 61525-0400 Phone: 309-243-1070

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FURNACE with air, American Standard, 2 stage, natural gas. 2004 model, used 4 years then stored. $2,200. 815-445-4571

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434 • Miscellaneous Sales

PRINCETON Like New 2 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, laundry room, garage.

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866 • Wanted to Rent

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Sealed bids will be accepted for the sale of 76.67+/- acres of real estate zoned agriculture in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, T16N, R7E of 4th P.M. of Bureau County, Illinois (full legal description available on request) through November 1, 2013.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Farm is owned by MilMar, LLC Farm is located in Concord Township, Bureau County, Illinois Residence & all improvements surveyed and excluded from sale USDA – FSA farm number is 4147 & cropland is 77.7 acres per FSA records USDA – FSA authorized to release records to prospective bidders Farm lease has been terminated. There is no lease in place for 2014 crop year Farm is located on North side of 1750 North Street 2 miles west of IL Route 40 Bureau County tax identification number is 14-06-200-003 SALE PROCEDURE • The farm will be sold to the highest bidder at the sale to be held on November 7, 2013 starting at 10:00 A.M. at the Sheffield Community Center, 121 S. Church St., Sheffield, IL. (one block south of IL Route 6).

• Sealed written bids must be submitted by each bidder to Greene Farm Management Service, Inc., P.O. Box 400, 213 Second Street, Dunlap, IL, 61525-0400 on or before November 1, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. • Each bid submitted should be in a separate sealed envelope on a “per acre” basis with name, address and phone number of bidder identified on the outside of envelope.

• The highest bid will be posted at 10 A.M., November 7, 2013 and all bidders will have an opportunity to raise their “per acre” bid at the auction.

• Successful bidder will deposit 10% of total purchase price on the day of the sale to the Greene Farm Management Trust Account and execute a Contract for Purchase (Contract available for review prior to auction). The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Security First Title Co. Escrow account in the form required by them at closing.

• Closing shall be in the offices of Security First Title Co., Freeport, IL on or before December 16, 2013, when possession will be given.

• Seller shall provide commitment for policy of title insurance showing merchantable title.

• 2013 real estate taxes shall be credited to buyer and buyer responsible for 2014 and subsequent years’ real estate taxes.

• Only those submitting an official bid and their lenders may attend the auction.

• Oral announcements the day of sale take precedence over any previous printed material.

• Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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FARM LOCATION: 5 miles south of Buda, IL on IL Rte. 40 to Kentville Road (700N) then west ½ mile to farm (north side of blacktop) or the W ½ of the E ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 28, Macon Township, Bureau County, Illinois FARM DEsCRIPTION: 40 +/- acres with 39.8 +/- tillable. Tillable soils include Osco (48%), Muscatine (42%) and Plano (10%). The Crop Productivity Index for optimum management is 139.5. 2012 taxes paid in 2013 were approximately $29.56 per tillable acre. Parcel is part of Tax ID #20-28-300-002.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMs AND CONDITIONs: 1.) This parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

2.) Survey provided by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before December 11, 2013.

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

5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7.) 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.

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

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel.

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Seller: Attorney for Seller: Michael English 10 W Park Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 1.815.875.4555 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents Auction conducted by:

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF )

CORRINE L. ) FETZER, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-96 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Corrine L. Fetzer. Letters of office were issued to Ronnie L. Fetzer of 28218 2100 N Avenue, Arlington, Illinois 61312 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before April 15, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

Dated this 10th day of October, 2013.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau

County Republican Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2013.

of the Bureau County Recorder as Document Number 01-5667; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, located at 702 S. MAIN ST, PRINCETON, IL 61356, on or before the October 28, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com AA# 13-02500 I563970 Published in the Bureau County Republican Sept.

28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE ) LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE2 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) GREGORY A. WHIGHTSIL, et al ) Defendant ) 2010 CH 52 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBERED FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK NUMBERED (7) PARTLY IN

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JILL ATKINSON, et al ) Defendant ) 10 CH 00011 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 19, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 309 EAST PINE STREET, MANLIUS, IL 61338 Property Index No. 08-15-488-002. The real estate is improved with a tan one story single family home with a one car attached garage.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0933406.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0933406 Case Number: 10 CH 00011 TJSC#: 33-19516 I559372 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE ) LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE2 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

GREGORY A. WHIGHTSIL, et al ) Defendant ) 2010 CH 52 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 124 EAST CLEVELAND, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-301-002. The real estate is improved with a frame house; detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1007825.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1007825 Case Number: 2010 CH 52 TJSC#: 33-17367 I565479 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) SUSAN KAY MORCK, ) Deceased ) No. 13-P-95 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Susan Kay Morck. Letters of office were issued to Jennifer Lynn Morck, 224 E. McClure, Kewanee, Illinois as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Clinton A. Block, 117 S. Chestnut St., Kewanee, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the court, Mary c. Dremann, Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 3, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 1st day of October, 2013.

Clinton A. Block Attorney For Estate 117 S. Chestnut Street Kewanee, IL 61443 309/853-5981 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12, and 19, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU, STATE OF ILLINOIS HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, ) Plaintiff(s), ) vs. ) ROBERT L. ROACH, PAMELA HUFFSTODT, ) (UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendant(s). ) 13CH 79 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PAMELA HUFFSTODT, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE DUE WEST 862.92 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 80 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING DUE WEST 450.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 80 TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A ROAD FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS S. A. ROUTE #29; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 21’ 20” WEST 387.00 FEET ON THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE: THENCE DUE EAST 450.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 21’ 20” EAST 387.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.998 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN MINERAL TOWNSHIP, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 13-11-200-005 Commonly known as 16698 470 E. ST., SHEFFIELD, IL 61361; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made

by ROBERT L. ROACH, and recorded in the Office

999 • Legal Notices DALZELL’S FIRST ADDITION AND PARTLY IN DEVLIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, SAVING AND EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, ALL OF THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY WITH THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE THEREOF, AND SUBJECT TO AND GRANTING ALL OF GRANTORS’ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF APPARENT PRESCRIPTIVE COMMON DRIVEWAY EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE WEST 5 FEET OF SAID REAL ESTATE AND THE EAST 5 FEET OF ADJACENT LOT NUMBERED FOURTEEN (14) IN SAID BLOCK NUMBERED SEVEN (7), ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE Continued on page 18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ERIBERTO LEON A/K/A ERIBERTO P. ) LEON, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 87 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 126 WEST ERIE STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-34-430-009. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1216664.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216664 Case Number: 12 CH 87 TJSC#: 33-17368 I565318 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

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Continued from page 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 124 EAST CLEVELAND, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-301-002. The real estate is improved with a frame house; detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1007825. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1007825 Case Number: 2010 CH 52 TJSC#: 33-17367 I565479 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

Ficek Electric & Communication Systems 735.00 Gale Group 5,143.04 Grant Lynch, Librarian net 12,257.16 Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating 859.58 Gumdrop Books 1,899.17 Heartland Label Printers, Inc. 16,635.89 HP Home Store 4,082.31 IHLS-OCLC 835.00 Illinois Department of Revenue 2,154.00 Illinois Library Association 776.73 IMB Distribution 5,186.67 Innovative Technology Group 13,805.52 Jane Morris 1,629.98 Jill VanAcker, Asst. Lib., net 33,716.80 Julie Wayland, Librarian net 33,088.70 Junior Library Guild 2,061.00 Key Builders Construction Company 1,186.00 Lark Fisher, Asst. Lib., net 6,616.55 Latte Da 940.18 Leaves ‘n Beans Roasting 4,136.71 Lora Corban 3,600.00 Marcie Jaggers 1,157.00 Margaret Martinkus, Asst. Lib., net 15,040.11 Mary Archer, Asst. Lib., net 8,575.06 MicroMarketing 1,453.88 Nicor Gas 3,668.64 Overdrive 1,500.00 P & D Sign Company 14,208.98 Pamela Schabow, Asst Lib., net 11,168.25 Perry Memorial Hospital 24,210.00 Prairie Area Library System 2,764.23 Prairie Cat 8,318.69 Princeton Graphics 798.16 Princeton Municipal Utilities 29,100.51 Quill 2,469.58 Random House 1,643.38 Randy Swinford 750.00 Ronald McCutchan, Asst Lib., net 10,466.88 Scholastic Library Publishing 1,093.72 Slowikowski & Associates 1,876.49 Staples 1,188.92 U.S. Postal Service 1,063.57 Williams Construction 7,424.00 WZOE 1,151.06 Administrative Expenses 3,114.20 Books, Audio Visual & Periodcials 5,849.18 Building Expense 2,030.04 Café Expenses 8,775.38 Professional Dues & Expenses 3,763.25 Programs 3,529.02 Public Relations 546.89 Salaries, miscellaneous 2,235.75 Supplies 118.52 Technology & Computer Expenses 2,298.70 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS, LIBRARY GENERAL FUND 556,044.12 RECAPITULATION BALANCE ON HAND, MAY 1, 2012 37,244.41 TOTAL RECEIPTS 569,119.43 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 556,044.12 BALANCE ON HAND, APRIL 30, 2013 50,319.72 I.M.R.F. FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2012 - APRIL 30, 2013 Balance on Hand, May 1, 2012 -22,390.56 RECEIPTS: City of Princeton 24,246.30 DISBURSEMENTS: I.M.R.F. 23,651.63 U.S. Treasury, F.I.C.A. 18,050.53 BALANCE ON HAND, April 30, 2013 -39,846.42 Jennifer Alter, Treasurer Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 12, 2013.

a default may be entered against said Defendants is the 29th day of October, 2013, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. (ii) The Court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The names of the title holders of record are: MARK A. KELLEN and MELINDA K. KELLEN. (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the South Half of Section 22, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 22, thence West 1893.37 feet along the South line of said Section 22 to a point in the centerline of a public road, thence North 10 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 1094.21 feet along the centerline of said public road to the true point of beginning, thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 335.87 feet to a point, thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West 313.34 feet to a point, thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds East 279.58 feet to a point in the centerline of said public road, thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds East 304.94 feet along the centerline of said public road to the point of beginning, containing 2.17 acres, more or less, all situated in Bureau County, Illinois and subject to the rights of the public to that portion being used as a public highway. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 26219 3360 E. Street, LaMoille, IL 61330 (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: (a) Names of Mortgagors: Mark A. Kellen and Melinda K. Kellen (b) Name of Mortgagee: H.F. Gehant Banking Company. (c) Date of Recording: July 24, 2009. (d) County where recorded: Bureau County, Illinois. (e) Recording document information: Recorded as Document 2009 R 04244.

Attorney for the Plaintiff: Robert B. Steele, Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL 61301

MARY C. DREMANN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

SEVEN AND EIGHT IN BLOCK 10 IN THE VILLAGE OF MANLIUS, AS SAID LOTS ARE LAID OUT AND DESCRIBED ON THE PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION ENTITLED BLOCKS 10, 11, AND 12 AND OUTLOTS A AND B TO THE VILLAGE OF MANLIUS, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK E OF PLATS, PAGE 1; LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 309 EAST PINE STREET, MANLIUS, IL 61338 Property Index No. 08-15-488-002. The real estate is improved with a tan one story single family home with a one car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0933406. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA0933406 Case Number: 10 CH 00011 TJSC#: 33-19516 I559372 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS OF ALL THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2012 - APRIL 30, 2013 RECEIPTS Bureau County Collector, tax distribution 302,465.00 State of Illinois, replacement tax 9,917.31 Fines, Subscriptions, Copy Fees 22,809.15 Per Capita Grant 7,855.30 Interest and Dividends 6,488.76 Café Income 33,589.48 Donations and Memorials 15,460.00 Miscellaneous Income 440.00 Transfer from Other Accounts, net of transfer 170,094.43 TOTAL RECEIPTS, LIBRARY GENERAL FUND 569,119.43 DISBURSEMENTS A-Plus Landscaping & Tree Service 2,392.00 Allison Peterson, Asst. Lib, net 9,513.56 Amazon.com 18,086.57 Amazon Marketplace 1,740.30 April Buchanan, Asst. Lib, net 11,892.48 Cheryl Bebej, Asst. Lib, net 8,960.21 Baker & Taylor 984.12 Bestseller’s Audio, LLC 967.00 Birkey & Noble, P.C. 795.00 Bureau County Republican 2,480.53 Center Point Large Print 1,067.56 Children’s Plus, Inc. 1,148.97 City of Princeton, health insurance 44,504.27 Combined Cleaning 16,366.68 Comcast Cable 4,019.00 Company One Fire Supressions 5,865.29 Connie Kaufman,Children’s Librarian,net 30,786.48 Copy All Services 2,658.70 Cosgrove Distributors 3,563.71 Crescent Electric Supply Company 4,094.28 Dana Fine, Asst Lib, net 17,689.50 David Cook, Café Manager, net 21,516.00 Deborah Roush, Asst. Lib., net 2,466.77 Demco 3,177.29 EBSCO Information Services 4,609.82

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS H. F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARK A. KELLEN and MELINDA K. ) KELLEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 13-CH-76

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

(735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-413, 5/15-1501(c) and 5/15-1502) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the Complaint for Foreclosure filed in the aboveentitled case on the 10th day of September, 2013, and that they are named Defendants in the aboveentitled cause, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, and that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said Court and the day on or after which

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) JILL ATKINSON, et al ) Defendant ) 10 CH 00011 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 19, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 150 FEET OF LOTS

Buy It! Sell It! See It Right Here!

815-875-4461

Covered Bridge Realty

PUBLIC AUCTION Bureau County Farmland

157.51 Acres, M.O.L., Macon Township, Bureau County, IL

Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:00 A.M.

NOTE: Auction to be conducted at Buda Community Building, Buda, IL 61314. Farm is located 2 miles East of Buda on the Buda Blacktop to Road 1100 East, then South 2 miles. Signs are posted.

For pictures and additional farm information, please see: www.biddersandbuyers.com (Keyword Johnson) www.topauctions24-7.com OWNERS – Linda A. Griggs, Lois M. Arnold and Ronald E. Arnold ATTORNEy FOR SELLER, John Isaacson, Angel, Isaacson & Tracy 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-6551 AND OWNER – Steve Arnold ATTORNEy FOR SELLER, Mark Churchill, 1610 5TH Ave., Moline, IL 61215 (309) 762-3643 To inspect the property or for more information, contact:

JOHNSON AUCTION SERVICE $154,900

$95,000

$164,900

www.c21coveredbridge.com 815-872-7434 • 100 S. Main St., Princeton Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

135 S. Main St., PO Box 38 Sheffield, IL 61361 (815) 454-2840 (800) 454-2716 Robert K. Johnson, Auctioneer License #440-000611 (815) 878-5840

Jay A. Wilson, Auctioneer License #441-000357 (309) 935-5556

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ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT VILLAGE OF DALZELL DALZELL, ILLINOIS MAY 1, 2012 - APRIL 30, 2013 General Fund Balance on Hand April 30, 2012 36,165.72 Income Property Tax 24,168.92 Liquor License 1,200.00 Schwans Ice Cream License 25.00 State Income Tax 68,763.36 State Replacement Tax 544.58 State Sales Tax 2,333.54 State Use Tax 11,420.80 Traffic Fines & Misc. Fines 10,667.29 Interest 106.77 Hall Rental 460.00 State Telecommunications Fees 10,629.24 Comcast Fees 4,285.61 Misc 180.04 Ameren Allotment 1,650.00 Planning Comm. Meeting 300.00 Interfund Transfer Police Grant 6,707.42 Total Income 143,442.57 Total Income Plus Balance On Hand 179,608.29 Expense President 2,977.82 Clerk 8,500.22 Treasurer 2,119.30 Trustees 5,007.95 Unemployment Insurance 79.00 Social Security 1,537.91 Medicare 359.87 Arch Hopkins Audit 4,400.00 Willett Hofmann 4,588.80 Data Entry 1,397.50 Myers Berry Kuzma 7,879.95 IV Cellular 477.57 Comcast 4,041.55 Newstribune 3,759.40 Bureau County Republican 507.50 North Central Council 409.01 Illinois Municipal Leaugue 28,360.38 Misc Expense Trustees Mayor 69.41 Dell Marketing 313.48 LaSalle Office Supply 426.76 Software Technology Company 931.80 Postmaster 1,171.00 Illinois Valley Business Equipment 694.00 Staples 268.88 Debos 564.75 USA Blue Book 31.96 Donations 596.99 Julie Inc 92.24 Illinois Railway Easement 100.00 Police Salary 21,160.00 Police SS 1,311.92 Police FICA/MED 306.82 Police Equipment 397.20 Police Communication Fund 604.76 Vet Bill 81.04 Police Department Dues 645.00 Happy’s Gas for Squad Car 774.95 Sapp’s Gas for Squad Car 713.43 Police Software 250.00 Auto Repair and Maintenance 235.42 Radio for Squad Car 1,150.00 Radio Expense 106.71 Camera Grant 5,282.00 Transfer from Police Veh. Fund 79.30 10/33 Ambulance Service 8,604.00 D and M Snowplowing 6,581.25 Ameren FP 6,801.82 Ken Bernabei Trucking 930.07 Econo Signs 99.37 Advanced Asphalt Company 707.04 Bureau County Highway Dept 1,538.24 Grass Cutting Misc Work 4,796.00 Dresbach Dist.

284.72 Happy’s Gas Lawn Mower 548.66 Sapp’s Gas Lawn Mower 303.65 Transfer Grant Money 18,750.00 Transfer to Motor Fuel 132.30 Miunicipal Clerks of IL 90.00 Valley Appliance Sales 582.45 Misc. Repair and Expenses 1,095.82 Total Expense 167,326.84 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 12,281.45 Water Fund Balance on Hand April 30 2012 47,634.10 Income Water Revenues 52,462.29 Water Deposits 900.00 Misc 37.50 Interest 101.05 Shut Off Fees 100.00 Total Income 53,600.84 Total Income plus Balance On Hand 101,234.94 Water Fund Expense Salaries 4,404.00 Certified Water Operator 2,994.48 SS 273.03 Medicare 63.83 Ken Bernabei Trucking 340.00 Illinois Valley Excavating 20,342.29 Complete Enterprise 3,787.62 Kittleson’s Garage 1,225.27 Debos 434.29 TEST 2,630.53 Comcast Cable Phone 1,596.68 Ameren IP 2,047.38 Mid American Energy Company 6,378.92 Corrpro Company 1,900.00 Utility Equipment Company 4,246.66 USA Blue Book 496.64 Assoc. Tech. Serv.

918.50 Softline Data, Inc. 846.45

Misc 93.15 Brenntag Inc. 5,459.50 Hach Company 339.76 Viking Chemical 2,108.00 Happy’s Gas for Water Truck 302.90 Staples 78.98 Sapps 690.57 Utility Equipment Co. 841.20 Westrum Leak Detection 625.00 Lou’s Spring Shop 84.00 Len Trovero Const.

552.05 Chapman’s 2,481.00 King Tires 410.00 Complete Intergration 95.00 Midwest Meter 1,406.22 Water Fund Expense 70,493.90 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 30,741.04 Sewer Fund Balance on Hand April 30, 2012 16,867.93 Income Property Tax 957.94 Sewer Revenues 41,203.90 Sewer Surcharge 7,196.25 Interest 107.09 Misc 162.50 Total Income 49,627.68 Total Income Plus Balance on Hand 66,495.61 Sewer Fund Expense Salaries Operation 4,404.00 Sewer Operator 2,994.48 Employer Paid Benefits 336.97 Illinois Valley Excavating 2,896.25 Plourde Services 305.00 IEPA users fee 2,500.00 Ameren IP 628.59 Mid American Energy 15,879.91 Equipment Rental 1,847.36 Scheri Company 1,101.00 USA Blue Book 1,536.22 Debos 79.82 Berryman Equipment 838.42 Motion Industry Inc. 163.04 Complete Industy Enter 6.38 Softline Data Co. 256.33 Sewer Testing 920.00 Prodive, Inc. 6,405.00 Gasvoda Assoc.

5,145.21 On Site Repair 1,363.50 Mississippi Valley Pump 7,413.45 Thompson’s Hopps Pumps 5,321.06 Utility Equipment 339.60 Sewer Fund Expense 62,681.59 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 3,814.02 Park and Rec Fund Balance on Hand April 30, 2012 14,130.06 Income Property Tax 4,021.02 Soda Machine 1,180.10 Concession Stand 979.05 Registration Fees 221.00 IV Girl’s Softball 250.00 Aluminim Cans 30.00 Misc 75.90 Interest 116.42 Total Income 6,873.49 Total Income plus Balance on Hand 21,003.55 Park and Rec Expense Utilities 613.39 Insurance for T Ball 75.00 Debo’s 20.98 Mertel’s 243.75 Locker Room 276.25 Halloween & Easter Parties 259.71 Coca Cola 1,963.20 IL Valley Excavating 1,500.00 Cosgrove Dist.

1,291.40 Quad City Elect.

1,973.53 Connor Co. 145.14 Concession Start Up Fee 100.00 Service Building 10.99 Misc. Supplies 434.48 Park and Rec Expenses 8,907.82 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 12,095.73 Garbage Fund Balance on Hand April 30, 2012 73,569.07 Income Property Tax 8,038.85 Collection Fees 52,179.41 Interest 106.65 Yard Waste Bags 294.00 Misc 50.00 Total Income 60,668.91 Total Income plus Balance on Hand 34,237.98 Garbage Fund Expense Collection Disposal 60,021.00 Office Supplies 256.33 Yard Waste Bags 199.80 Garbage Fund Expense 60,477.13 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 73,760.85 TIF Fund Income Dalzell Fire District 3,504.84 Dalzell Grade School #98 9,832.31 Mendota Bank 61,944.67 Hall High School 51,166.51 IVCC 9,547.05 Spring Valley Grade School 9,553.81 Jacob and Klein Legal Fees 21,160.44 Total Expense 166,709.63 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 270,018.76 TIF Expense Dalzell Fire District 3,504.84 Dalzell Grade School #98 9,832.31 Mendota Bank 61,944.67 Hall High School 51,166.51 IVCC 9,547.05 Spring Valley Grade School 9,553.81

Jacob and Klein Legal Fees 21,160.44 Total Expense 166,709.63 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 270,018.76 Motor Fuel Fund Balance on Hand April 30 2012 77,346.64 Income Motor Fuel Tax 17,232.55 Illinois Now Capital Bill Program 3,114.00 Interest 226.78 Transfer from General Fund 132.30 Total Income 20,705.63 Total Income Plus Balance on Hand 98,052.27 Motor Fuel Expense Willett Hofmann & Assoc.

12,157.50 Len Trovero Const.

63,302.84 News Tribune Advertising 150.00 Total Expense 75,610.34 Balance on Hand April 30, 2013 22,441.93 We also have Water & Sewer Money Market SVCB 5,021.75 Water & Sewer Bond and Interest SVCB 5,795.33 General Fund Saving Account SVCB 67,710.05 Vehicle Tax Savings SVCB 28,590.56 General Fund CD SBC 98,690.83 TIF CD SBC 9,058.14 Grant CD SVCB 3,271.75 General Fund CD SBC 90,397.54 Playground Equipment Savings SVCB 603.29 Police Vehicle Saving SVCB 3,164.61 Police Drug Fund SVCB 259.82 General Fund CD NBC 26,123.00 General Fund CD NCB 35,921.25 DUI Equipment Fund Savings SVCB 751.79 Park Rec Savings SVCB 5,550.26 Thomas R. Passini, Treasurer Village of Dalzell, Dalzell, Illinois October 7, 2013 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 12, 2013.

NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1216664. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216664 Case Number: 12 CH 87 TJSC#: 33-17368 I565318 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) ERIBERTO LEON A/K/A ERIBERTO P. ) LEON, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 87 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2013, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 17 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE UNDERLYING COAL, FIRECLAY AND OTHER MINERALS TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON THE SURFACE THEREOF, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 126 WEST ERIE STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-34-430-009. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will

Land For Sale

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Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc.

630-434-1838

Call Leslie H. “Chip” Johnston, Broker 815-875-2950 Bureau Co., IL 24± ac. Muscatune/Osco soils. New! Henry Co., IL 180± ac. near Kewanee. New! Putnam Co., IL 142± ac., tillable with timber.

Bureau Co., IL 25± ac., tillable with timber.

Sale nearly Pendingall tillable.

Bureau Co., IL 235± ac., Ogle Co., IL 344± ac., bldgs., tillable.

Bureau Co., IL 137± ac. recreation w/CRP. LaSalle Co., IL 30± ac., home, woods, river front.

Call Timothy A. Harris, Mgr. Broker at 815-875-7418 Will Co., IL 185± ac., adj. to University Park.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF DENNIS ERVIN MANDA, ) Deceased ) Case No 13-P-56 NOTICE TO HEIRS WHOSE NAMES OR ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Dennis Ervin Manda, of Cherry, Illinois. Letters of Office for Independent Administration were issued on June 12, 2013 to Rebecca C. Manda, 222 Country Club Drive, Durham, NC 27712 whose attorney is George G. Leynaud, and the Law Offices of Leynaud & Leynaud, 1200 38th Street, Peru, IL 61354.

Notice is given to any heirs whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition for Letters of Office, for Independent Administration that an Order was entered by the Court , on the above date, directing that Letters of Office for Independent Administration issue to the Independent Administrator named above.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, 700 s. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representatives or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If a claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, the claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later.

Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2013.

GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE October 22, 2013 11:00 AM

Bureau County Courthouse 700 S Main, Princeton, Illinois

Property location:137 E Farnham, Sheffield, Illinois Property is sold “AS IS” Terms of sale: 10% due at time of sale by Cashier’s Check, Or Money Order, Payable to US Marshals Service; balance, within 30 days. Subject to purchaser paying 2013 taxes due in 2014; Taxes will not be prorated.

Rural Development credit is not available Minimum Bid: $34,900.00 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; or cell phone 815-922-7848 www.resales.usda.gov OPEN HOUSE 10/15/13 2 - 4 pm.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

To file a complaint of discrimination write USD, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

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Low 44

Sunday

High 68

Monday

Low 43 High 68

Tuesday

Low 54 High 63

Weekly weather This year High Oct. 10

75

Low 45

One year ago Prec.

0

High

Prec.

53

35

0

High

Low 43 High 58

Low 40

Sun & Moon

Records

Low

Wednesday

Low

86 (1962)

28 (1963)

Oct. 9

73

46

0

67

43

0

87 (2010)

28 (2000)

Oct. 8

76

46

0

60

33

0

86 (1949)

22 (1952)

Oct. 7

70

42

T

50

37

0

89 (2007)

28 (2000)

Oct. 6

56

44

.06

47

31

0

89 (1963) 20 (1952)

Oct. 5

77

58

.01

47

37

0

86 (1946)

32 (1950)

Oct. 4

79

64

.18

72

45

.13

89 (2005)

31 (1989)

Source: National Weather Service Reporting Station, Princeton asterisk means new record temperature

Sunrise.............................................................. 7:06 a.m.

Sunset............................................................... 6:23 p.m.

Moonrise........................................................... 2:35 p.m.

Moonset.......................................................... 12:06 a.m.

Full

Last

New

First

Oct. 18

Oct. 26

Nov. 3

Nov. 9

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