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How’s the harvest?

2017 predicted to be a challenging year

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

OGLESBY — As combines move through the harvest, Russ Higgins, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, commented on what this past growing season was like for local farmers. He also gave his predictions for 2017.

“We had almost perfect, timely and sufficient moisture, sunshine and warmth,” Higgins said of this year’s growing conditions.

He added there was limited insect and disease throughout the state, resulting in a “probable

Russ Higgins record corn and soybean crop.”

Higgins said the harvest in Northern Illinois had

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The nearly ideal growing conditions of the 2016 season have allowed farmers to harvest with projected high yields.

However, commodity prices are expected to decrease, meaning 2017 may be an economically-challenging year.

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A re-enactor fires a shot during one of the battles at the annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray event at City-County Park. The event attracted hundreds of people from throughout and beyond the area.

A live history lesson Shadows of the Blue and Gray committee looking for new members for next year

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Well over 500 spectators from all over the country and beyond gathered at City-County Park last weekend to step back in time — specifically the time that many have said defined our country — the days of the Civil War. The annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray re-enactment event provides families a close-up look on what life was like during those trying times. From the batYear 170 No. 124 One Section - 20 Pages

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tlefields, to the soldier camps, to the artisans, and even a look at Abe Lincoln — the event brought live historical demonstrations to all who attended.

The Princeton Civil War Committee held its annual wrap-up meeting on this year’s event and learned 588 attendees came to see the re-enactment. That number does not include children under 5 or military members, who were admitted free of charge.

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The brand new bridge spanning Big Bureau Creek on Backbone Road is now completed. Those passing over the new bridge will see many amenities that have improved the roadway, bridge and approaches to the bridge.

Bridging the gap Traffic ready to roll over new bridge on Backbone Road

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Construction of the new bridge over Big Bureau Creek west of Princeton is complete, and Backbone Road is now open to traffic.

Bureau County Engineer John Gross said the road was re-opened around 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — which was almost the exact day engineers were estimating

to have to road completed.

Backbone Road has been closed to traffic since April 11, when workers began tearing out the former bridge structure.

As previously reported, the old bridge was built in 1976, quickly after an accident caused the former steel truss structure to collapse. County

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Get flowers ... give flowers Princeton’s Flowers by Julia will ‘Petal it Forward’ on Oct. 19

By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Flowers brighten rooms, as well as moods, and people take nearly equal pleasure in either giving or receiving them. Princeton’s Flowers by Julia will, for the first time, soon be helping a lucky 100 enjoy both by participating in the second annual Petal it Forward event, a nationwide promotion with the Society of American Florists (SAF).

The staff of Flowers by Julia will be traveling Princeton from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, to surprise people with two bouquets — one to enjoy themselves, and one to brighten the day of another, in other words, to “petal it forward.”

According to an SAF survey, results show flowers have an immediate impact on happiness, and when it comes to flowers, it’s as good to give as it is to receive.

Julia Cain, owner of Flowers by Julia, said, “We see the positive impact day in and day out when we make our flower deliveries. People love to get flowers, so we wanted to create random smiles on that day and give people a chance to do the same for someone else.”

The survey of 2,500 people showed 88 percent were happy when giving flowers, and 80 percent said receiving them makes them happy; 76 percent agreed having flowers in their home or office improves their mood.

While special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day, often call for giving flowers — 92 percent of women agree the best reason to receive flowers is “just because;” 75 percent of men also shared this opinion.

“The impact of giving or receiving flow-

“The impact of giving or receiving flowers is powerful and memorable; it can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.”

Flowers by Julia owner Julia Cain ers is powerful and memorable; it can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one,” Cain said.

Those lucky enough to receive two bouquets on Oct. 19 are being asked to also share their happiness on social media by using #petalitforwardprincetonil.

There are florists in more than 200 cities across the nation who will be participating in Petal it Forward, and the Flowers

by Julia staff is excited to be joining them.

Cain said, “We’re excited to not only spread happiness to the lucky Princeton residents who receive flowers, but to also give them the tools they need to ‘petal it forward’ and spread the happiness to others — an extra flower bouquet to share with a loved one, co-worker or even a stranger.”

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Harvest From Page 1 sporadic interruptions due to rain, and reports showed much of the corn coming out in the 19-22 percent moisture range, saving farmers some drying costs.

Some soybean crops have exhibited green stem syndrome, which is a condition where the pods and seeds mature, but the stem remains green. When farmers harvest according to seed moisture, the stems can make for a more challenging harvest.

Although postponing harvest until the stem turns may increase har-

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“Projected commodity prices for 2017 are still low.”

Russ Higgins vesting efficiency, it can result in reduced yields due to lower seed moisture and a higher possibility for shatter.

Higgins said yields are projected to be high, but that “an abundance of grain stocks means a dramatic decrease in com-

modity prices,” adding “that despite the high yields, margins are slim or non-existent, especially in situations where farmers have higher land costs.”

It won’t be long until farmers are looking toward the 2017 season. Higgins’ prediction?

“Projected commodity prices for 2017 are still low. It will be important to continue to strive for high yields, but farmers will also need to be sure they get a return on investment on their inputs. At this point, it’s projected to be a challenging year economically,” he said.

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Julia Cain, owner of Flowers by Julia, holds one of the bouquets she and her staff will be distributing on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The Petal it Forward event delivers two bouquets to unsuspecting people on the street, with the idea of keeping one for themselves and then giving the other bouquet to another unsuspecting recipient.

Petal it Forward is a nationwide event/promotion of the Society of American Florists.

According to the Society of American Florists, flower businesses in more than 200 countries across the United States will participate in this fun-filled October activity.

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LaSalle man arrested on drug felonies PERU — A LaSalle man was arrested on drug charges following a controlled buy operation conducted by the TriDENT narcotics team.

Joe L. McSpadden III, 33, of 1921 St. Vincent Ave., Room 32, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver cocaine and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver heroin — both Class 1 felonies.

Officers arrested McSpadden at the corner of Route 6 and West Peru Street in Peru following the controlled buy operation that began near the 800 block of Joliet St. in LaSalle.

The arrest came following an investigation into heroin sales in the LaSalle

area. During these investigations, which were conducted by TRIDENT agents and LaSalle investigators, McSpadden had participated in the controlled deliveries of less than one gram of heroin to TRIDENT agents on several occasions.

Following the arrest, a search was conducted at McSpadden’s residence where an additional five grams of crack cocaine and three grams of heroin were located.

McSpadden was transported to the LaSalle County Jail by deputies where he is being held awaiting a felony bond hearing. Additional charges on this case are pending.

McSpadden formerly resided at 6535 S. California Ave., Chicago.

Bowling Boosters host 50/50 raffle

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Throughout the late spring and summer, the bridge spanning Big Bureau Creek on Backbone Road was under construction. The structure was completed this week, and the well-traveled road was again opened to traffic.

Bridge From Page 1 engineers were forced to quickly put together plans for a new bridge, which then had to be built in December during conditions that were not the most suitable for construction. Engineers expected the structure to only last 40 years, which it did pretty well, according to assistant county engineer Paul Schlindwein.

“With the type of bridge it is, you couldn’t ask for too much more than that on a county road bridge,” he said in a previous BCR story.

The new structure that now crosses over Big Bureau Creek is a single span bridge design. The north-end of the bridge was also raised higher to lessen the grade for traffic coming down the hill from the west, which now gives vehicles a smoother transition when driving around the bend.

The project came in right on budget at a cost of $1.3 million. A separate $200,000 contract

was awarded to Advanced Asphalt of Princeton for asphalt and guardrails.

Throughout the sixmonth plan, multiple contractors and sub-contractors worked together to keep the project on track. Employees at the Bureau County Highway Department were also able to complete several tasks on hand, which helped save on costs.

Gross pointed out all the hard work and effort put in by Schlindwein and Jim Allicks, assistant foreman at the highway department. He said both men helped run the show, coordinate the contractors and oversaw much of the work involved in building the structure.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the “Testing of Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan and Direct Recording Electronic Voting Equipment” required by 10 ILCS 5/24B-9 and 24C-9 for the General Election will be held on Monday, October 24, at 10:00 am. in the County Clerk’s office at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main St, Princeton.

As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

DATED AT PRINCETON THIS 12th day of October, 2016.

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall High School Bowling Boosters Organization (HBB) is holding a 50/50 raffle to support the Hall High School bowling team. The “Black Friday 50/50 Raffle” will be drawn on Nov. 19, just in time for some holiday shopping.

Currently, the jackpot is at $1,300 and rising. Tickets are $5 each, and you need not be present to win. Send $5 per ticket with your name, address and phone number to: HBB Raffle, 419 W. St Paul

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EARLY VOTING Now Available

Early voting will continue through November 7th at the Bureau County Clerk’s office located at 700 South Main St. in Princeton. Office hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday. ** please be aware that we have security at the Courthouse and you can not enter with your cell phone. All registered voters are eligible to cast an early ballot.

Beginning on October 24th, early voting will also be available at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid, Princeton, and Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N. Greenwood, Spring Valley. Hours at the Princeton Moose Lodge, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and at City Hall in Spring Valley, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Saturday, October 29th and Saturday, November 5th we will have early voting available at the Bureau County Clerk’s office in Princeton 8:00am –2:00pm Look for more election information posted at www.bureaucountyclerk.com

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Optimist fruit sale PRINCETON — The Princeton Optimist Club is selling fruit (Texas oranges and grapefruit) as their major fundraiser of the year.

The Optimist Club provides many different activities for the youth of Princeton and the surrounding area.

These activities include the Halloween costume parade, pumpkin races, Easter egg hunt, speech and essay contests, and support of baseball, softball, soccer and JFL programs.

Fruit can be purchased from any Optimist member, at the Chamber of Commerce office, the senior center or by calling Gary Patterson at 815-875-3767.

The cost for a 20-pound box is $22 for oranges or grapefruit. A box of mixed oranges and grapefruit is $24.

The fruit sale ends Nov. 1.

Auction calendar Oct. 15 - Charles E. Bell estate, real estate, 10 a.m. at 13460 2775 North Ave., Walnut, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Oct. 15 - Bryants trust, real estate, forklift, equipment, plumbing and hardware, antiques and primitives, 10 a.m. at 105 W. Fourth St., DePue, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Oct. 16 - Stanley Hayline estate, 1995 Toyota Previa van, furniture, collectibles, tool-related items, 10 a.m. at 909 Warren St., Henry, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Oct. 29 - Margaret A. Cowen trust and Dorothy F. Wilson trust, farm land, 10 a.m. at “The Shed,” 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Shadows From Page 1 Randy Woodbury, president of the committee, said when expenses were all paid, the event made about $1,200 — about $400 more than last year. That money will go toward planning for next year’s event.

The cost to put on Shadows of the Blue and Gray totals around $10,000 each year. Costs include fees paid to some of the individual program presenters and their lodging, bounties paid to horse and cannons, park rental, prizes for the children’s scavenger hunt, gun powder, dinner for re-enactors, firewood, hay and more.

Woodbury said the committee plans to hold fundraisers throughout the next year for the 2017 event. The committee is also looking for additional sponsors, as well.

“This event used to cost well over $20,000 to put on, and it was the largest in the state of Illinois. Loss of sponsorships and grant funding has forced us to dramatically downsize, but I think we still put on a great, quality event for everyone,” Woodbury said.

Looking ahead for next year, the committee is working to find a replacement for Max and Donna Daniels who have portrayed the Lincolns. The Daniels have decided to retire from re-enactments.

“We have been and are currently openly reviewing a few candidates. We will have a selection before the end of the year,” Woodbury said.

Next year, the committee plans to bring back Gen. Ulysses Grant and is working on providing additional programs/activities for children.

“We will have a kids’ school of the soldiers’ program next year for certain. History education is our primary purpose,” Woodbury said. “We are growing each year and are very positive about the future of the Shadows of the Blue and Gray. Many other events like this have folded and ceased to exist. It’s becoming harder financially to do these types of events, but we intend to keep working hard each year to bring this to the area.”

The Princeton Civil War Committee is recruiting members to help with the 2017 Shadows of the Blue and Gray event. Anyone interested may email princetoncivilwar@ gmail.com or call Woodbury at 815-878-9861.

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Meeting minutes Ladd Village Board LADD — The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business during its September meetings: • Heard Engineer Adam Ossola report that due to the wet summer, the contractor would not start the 2016 street program until late September.

The board decided to postpone the program until 2017.

Ossola contacted IDOT and was told the resubmission of paperwork and rebidding of the project would be required next year.

• Discussed the CMOM (Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance) Plan for the wastewater utility.

Following a lengthy discussion, the board approved a 7 percent annual increase in sewer rates.

The $12.50 storm sewer debt fee and the industrial flat sewer rate will not be affected by the increase. The plan has been submitted to the Illinois EPA. • Upon complaints received from Iowa Avenue residents on sewer backup in basements, a contractor was hired, and root balls were found in the sewer lines.

The roots were removed, and no complaints have been received since.

• Approved an ordinance authorizing a $2 per hour pay rate increase for part-time police officers.

• Accepted an amendment to the contract with Illinois Valley Waste Services for residential trash collection.

The amendment includes an annual electronic waste recycling option.

• Approved donations to the Ladd Fire Department and the Hall Bowling Boosters.

• Heard the renewal application for the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone has been approved.

• Approved an application for 48 inches of sidewalk along East Cedar Street at 204 N. LaSalle Ave. • Received the police department’s activity report for August and September.

• Heard building inspector Dan Nelson report Phil Hocking has decided to forego the installation of steps and a ramp in front of his business on Main Street.

• Accepted a proposal of $750 from James Davis & Associates for mold testing of the village hall.

• Heard Superintendent Doug Englehaupt report the village hall roof may be leaking and has contacted Mayou Roofing for an inspection.

• Heard Attorney Pat Barry advise the board to consider amending the ordinance to allow for liquor licenses to be granted to non-residents for special events.

• Heard Mayor Mike Grivetti report on his conversation with the Bureau County Sheriff regarding county inmates doing minor jobs in the village.

• Discussed the poor condition of the building north of Rip’s Tavern.

• Heard petitions are available in the clerk’s office for the April election. The terms of village president, clerk and three trustees will be expiring.

• Approved the payment of bills in the amount of $158,180.29.

Neponset Village Board NEPONSET — Neponset Village Board conducted the following business at its Sept. 21 meeting.

• Heard resident Nancy Snyder state she has been able to check her barn and it needs to be torn down. Board members Matt Kaiser and Ken Snyder will work with her to get it done.

• Mayor Dave Mueller gave an update regarding the meeting he had with Tom and Pat Weeks pertaining to an article in the Walnut paper stating they were going to give people two weeks

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5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The Halloween Party will also be on Oct. 31. The village will be sending out flyers with more information.

• Water & Sewer: Board member Austin Bates reported that Scott and Clarence went to replace a water meter and assisted the home owner in his repair by giving him materials for a total of $273 and he agreed to pay. Markus also got the estimate for the last pump sent in for repair and it will be $3,800, but the village will hold off until funds are available.

• Garbage & Ordinances: Board member Matt Kaiser reported there would be mowing done at 106 Harlan St. and liening the property for the cost. Kaiser has also compiled a list of cars and trucks that are in violation of the village ordinances and will have the police contact the owner with a warning to get the vehicles moved.

New business: • Nora Fesco of North Central Illinois Council of Government (NCICG) laid out the water tower project of $450,000 and procedures for the grant to repair the water tower with a cost to the village of $108,000. All information regarding this hearing is available from NCICG at 613 W. Marquette St. in LaSalle to anyone who wants it.

The board approved resolutions for the support and commitment of local funds for the project.

The board also approved an agreement for application services with NCICG. • The board discussed stray dogs in the village that have been harassing residents in town.

The dogs even killed one of the resident’s pets.

Snyder is going to talk with people and let them know they will be facing fines in the future if the dogs are caught in town.

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to vacate their home or comply with water sewer ordinances. Mueller asked the village attorney to find a solution for this problem and it will be discussed again next month.

• Steve Lopez was at the meeting to discuss his buildings on Commercial Street and said he is willing to give permission for demolition if the village reimburses him for the last four years of tax bills since he will lose his building.

Mueller said he will talk to the village attorney and see which would be more cost efficient for the village and get back to him.

• The board approved the August minutes, treasurer’s report for September and bills for August.

In committee reports: • Public works: Board member Gene Costin reported the village truck was in for repair for brake problems at the cost of $1,483.33 and now the village has to get estimates for repairing the kingpins or trust bearings in the truck.

Board member Ken Snyder will get the estimates and the board will discuss again next month.

• Police: Board member Mandy Mueller requested a letter of resignation from Brent DeVenney but has not heard from him. She will compose a letter to accept his verbal resignation.

• Finance: Board member Ken Snyder said the attorney called him and he will have to appear in court on Oct. 11, regarding the three buildings on Commercial Street with the contractor who appraised the buildings.

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Obituaries Carol DeBernardi PERU — Carol A. DeBernardi, 78, formerly of Peru, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru surrounded by her daughters.

She was born Nov. 18, 1937, in LaSalle to Casmire and Helen (Hybki) Guziec. She married Peter DeBernardi Jr. on Jan. 29, 1966.

She worked for many years as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle.

Carol enjoyed playing cards with her lady Carol friends. She liked knitting, gardening, campDeBernardi ing, crafts, landscaping and dancing. She was a member of Green River and Tri-City Saddle Clubs.

She was very active with the Cherry’s Mother Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Aimee (Joe) Twardowski of Mark, Audrie (Tadd) Lundquist of LaMoille and Arlene (Kurt) Peterson of Roanoke; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 1, 2012, and her parents.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Holy Trinity Church in Cherry with the Rev. Michael Schaab officiating. Burial will be in the Ladd Cemetery.

Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Pallbearers will be her sons-in-law and her grandsons.

The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting her family. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

Albert ‘Bee’ Marincic DEER PARK TOWNSHIP — Albert “Bee” Marincic, 92, of Deer Park Township died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle.

He was born March 24, 1924, in Oglesby to John and Jennie (Podobnik) Marincic. He married Marianne McDonald on Feb. 21, 1950, at Sacred Heart Church in Oglesby.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Middle Eastern/European Theater. He received the Purple Heart and was Albert awarded two Bronze Battle Stars. He, his Marincic brothers and their wives owned and operated Shine’s Tap, Valley View Motel and Gold Award Products in Jonesville, until their retirement. He also farmed in Deer Park Township.

He was a longtime volunteer fireman in the Oglesby Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Oglesby American Legion. He and his son, Mark, were part of the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2010. He had a private pilot’s license.

Albert is survived by four children, Marianne “Cookie” (Stan) Draper of Oglesby, Dianne (Randy) Senica of Oglesby, Debbie Billard of Oglesby and Mark (Leslee) Marincic of Peru; 12 grandchildren, Bret and Scott Draper, Sara, Nathan, Luke and Sam Senica, Tom Billard, Maggie Hettman, and Carlee, Mark, Cameron and Jace Marincic; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lincoln “Willy” Marincic.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 20, 2005; a grandson, Joseph Draper; a granddaughter, Jennilee Billard; two sisters, Rose Prazen and Molly Chapman; and two brothers, Paul “Plu” Marincic and John “Shine” Marincic.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home in Oglesby. Burial will be in St. Vincent Cemetery in LaSalle, where full military rites will be conducted by the LaSalle-Oglesby Memorial Group. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the services.

Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle.

The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.muellerfh.com.

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Police Reports Princeton Police Disorderly conduct Justin Mills, 27, of Princeton was charged with disorderly conduct, criminal trespass to real property and criminal damage to property in the 100 block of South Pleasant Street at 2 a.m.

Sept. 28.

Bureau County Sheriff Deer accidents August W. Hooker, 52, of Bradford reported he hit a deer on the Wyanet-Walnut Road, 500 feet north of County Road 450 East, at 8:10 p.m. Oct. 2.

Chelsea N. Hardin, 21, of Sparland reported she hit a deer on County Road 1400 East Street, 200 feet north of County Road 200 North Avenue, at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 30.

Gary L. Peach, 57, of Princeton reported he hit a deer on County Road 2300 North Avenue, one-half of a mile west of County Road 220 East Street, at 7:31 p.m. Sept.

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A vehicle driven by Booker T. Cross, 37, of Rock Falls struck a deer on Interstate 80 westbound near Mile Marker 46, north of Sheffield, at 1:47 a.m. Oct. 10.

A vehicle driven by Cory L. Kuelper, 53, of Wyanet struck a deer on Wyanet-Walnut Road near Interstate 80, west of Princeton, at 6:28 p.m. Oct. 8.

A vehicle driven by Amy M. Reuter, 36, of Princeton struck a deer on 1250 North Avenue near 1950 East Street, south of Princeton, at 12:03 a.m. Oct. 10.

A vehicle driven by Semia K. Kargl, 57, of Princeton struck a deer on Interstate 80 near Route 6, south of Ladd, at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 16.

A vehicle driven by Kristina E. Prokes, 24, of Princeton struck a deer on 2200 North Avenue near Route 26, north of Princeton, at 7:33 p.m.

Oct. 2.

Accidents Steven E. Meyer, 44, of Princeton was involved in an accident at the intersection of County Road 2400 East Street and the Wyanet-Walnut Road, at 7:40 p.m. Sept. 29.

Brooke L. Stowe, 18, of Tiskilwa and Derek K. Winter, 36, of Bradford

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were involved in an accident at the intersection of County Road 250 North Avenue and County Road 1950 East Street, at 8:17 a.m. Sept. 28.

Stowe was transported to Perry Memorial Hospital

by Tiskilwa Fire/EMS and later transported to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Winter complained of non-incapacitating injuries but refused treatment.

Thomas R. Slock, 36, of Harmon was involved in an accident at the intersection of County Road 2900 North Avenue and County Road 700 East Street, at 4:08 p.m.

Sept. 27.

Brian A. Gray, 54, of Dalzell was involved in an accident at the intersection of County Road 1500 North Avenue and County Road 3400 East Street, at 2:30 p.m. Sept.

24.

A one-vehicle accident involving driver Demonte T. Sims, 18, of Peru occurred on Route 29 near 2850 East Street in DePue, at 7:36 a.m. Oct. 10.

A two-vehicle accident involving drivers Rayna A. Lansing, 23, of Granville and Charles A. Thrasher, 66, of Ladd occurred on South Main Street near Cleveland Street in Ladd at 9:42 a.m. Oct. 8.

A semi-trailer truck driven by Richard E. Thomsen, 58, of Orion, Ill., struck the railroad bridge on Route 40 near 1550 North Avenue, north of Buda, and knocked a piece of its load off which hit the windshield of a vehicle driven by Patrick T. Watson, 39, of Rapid City, Ill., at 4:22 p.m. Oct. 5.

A one-vehicle accident involving driver Vera L. Watson, 23, of Tiskilwa occurred on 1030 North Avenue near 2160 East Street, east of Tiskilwa, at 3:15 a.m. Oct. 5.

A two-vehicle accident involving drivers La Verne E. Lebahn, 86, of Manlius and Jerad K. Klingenberg, 33, of Princeton occurred on 1400 East Street near Backbone Road, north of Wyanet, at 6:01 p.m. Oct. 5.

Spring Valley Police Battery Justin C. Williams, 27, of Spring Valley was charged with battery on First Street near Power Street at 11:36 p.m. Oct. 6.

Accident A vehicle driven by a 16-year-old Granville boy struck a parked vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Hennepin boy in the park-

ing lot of Tastee Freez located in the 300 block of East Dakota Street at 9:03 p.m. Oct. 5.

Leaving the scene of an accident Alec D. Virgo, 24, of Spring Valley was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident to police authority, reckless driving, defective brakes and driving in the wrong lane at 221 E. St. Paul St. at 2:42 a.m.

Oct. 7.

Endangering the life of a child Kelly L. Hernandez, 21, of Spring Valley was charged with two counts of endangering the life of a child in the 300 block of East Erie Street at 2:08 p.m. Sept. 30. She was also picked up on a LaSalle County warrant for violation of probation.

City ordinance violation Frank P. Alfano, 63, of Spring Valley was charged with a city ordinance violation for property maintenance at 118 W. Dakota St. at 10 a.m.

Oct. 7.

Criminal trespass to property Kyle W. Daly, 27, homeless, was charged with criminal trespass to property at Casey’s General Store located at 601 E. Dakota St at 2:14 a.m.

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Clownocalypse

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Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Tick, tick, tick ...

I don’t wear a watch. Other than a blue Barbie watch my grandparents gave me when I was a child, having time on my wrist has never really appealed to me. My friends and Terri colleagues would Simon say that’s the reason I’m usually running COMMENTARY a few minutes late, but I would disagree.

I’m late because I am always thinking I can accomplish one more thing before I have to be somewhere at a particular time ... but that’s another column.

Actually, I think I’m usually “running a few minutes behind” because as a child, we were the type of family who always got somewhere early. Being early meant one thing — waiting, and if you think I’m somewhat impatient now, my childhood patience was even slimmer.

We were always the first car in the parking lot for Sunday church services, often getting there before the minister.

We were sent to the end of the gravel lane long before the school bus had even turned onto our road. That was the tip of the iceberg. That’s right. I grew up in a prompt household, and as a child, I vowed I would never wait for anything as an adult ... especially if I could come screaming in at the last minute. Sad, but that theory still makes sense to me.

To further explain the time issue of my youthful years, the single clock in the house (aside from those in the bedrooms) was a wall clock that hung in the kitchen. If my memory serves me correctly, that lone clock was a whimsical rendition of a black cat, whose eyes moved one way and tail moved another with every tick of the time piece.

No doubt one of us bought this clock for my grandmother, but truthfully, that darn clock had a way of creeping me out — those cat eyes following me every time I entered the kitchen.

To make matters worse, my grandfather — who I have to believe was never a minute late in his entire life — required that cat clock to be set 20 minutes fast. Why 20 minutes was the magical number I’m not sure. All I know was that if you wanted to really know what time it was, you looked at the clock and then subtracted 20 minutes. While that was probably a good lesson in arithmetic for the kids in the family, we weren’t fooling anyone. All of knew the clock was exactly 20 minutes fast. If anything, it tended to result in a bit of confusion ...

“What time is it?” my grandmother would ask one of us.

Somebody would head to the kitchen and return to let her know it was 11:15 a.m. Her next question is what sticks with me most ...

“Is that fast time or right time?” she’d ask.

We were probably the only household in the country that had two time zones. Wow! Once I grew up and had my own home ... well, there would be one time zone, and there would be no need for “fast time” or “right time” questions.

But not so fast ...

Today, the clock in my bedroom ... you guessed it ... is set 10 minutes fast. While nobody is asking me to decipher the time for them, I set it ahead to give myself an extra 10 minutes before I have to rise and shine. When the clock hits 6 a.m., I know it’s really 5:50 a.m., and I still have 10 minutes to spare. Aaahhh.

On the flip side, the clock in my car is now about eight minutes slow. Actually it used to be five minutes fast, but something happened (it was probably me pushing buttons on the dash I still haven’t figured out), and now, the darn digital time-keeper is slow, and I can’t figure out which buttons to push to make it fast again. Ugh. And the clock on my computer at the office is four minutes behind the one in the newsroom, but I have no idea which one is right or wrong.

To add salt to the proverbial wound, I’m really attracted to cool clocks, and my kitchen walls, counters, shelves, etc. are decorated with a plethora of time pieces in all shapes and sizes. Funny ... I look at those clocks every day, but I have no desire to keep track of time. I just like the way they look.

Still ... time marches on ... even if I’m running just a tad behind schedule.

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

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY I have always been fairly confident that secretly, I’m possibly the smartest guy I know. It’s really quite a burden I have to bear. I find it extremely hard to believe I have all of these thoughts and beliefs that for some strange reason, the general public just doesn’t comprehend. However, it is good to see the rest of the world is finally catching up to my way of thinking as it pertains to one particular subject — clowns are pure evil.

Evidently, there are all sorts of creepy clown sightings that are occurring in different places every day. And we’re not just talking about in the United States either. There have also been sightings in Australia and the United Kingdom. Forget about the zombie apocalypse, this clownocalypse sounds like the real deal.

Coulrophobia is defined as the extreme or irrational fear of clowns.

To me, there is absolutely nothing irrational about being freaked out by a clown. In different surveys that I stole, I mean ... researched off of the Internet, the polling firm Rasmussen reported in 2014, 43 percent of Americans “don’t like” clowns. In 2015, the Chapman University Survey of American Fears found clowns were a cause of significant anxiety for 6.8 percent of Americans. That means 93.2 percent of Americans are crazy.

My earliest recollection of fearing clowns had to do with the portrayal of The Joker by Cesar Romero on the 1960’s “Batman” television show.

Some may say Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger played the part better, but neither of them were creepier than Mr. Romero. Because of him, I don’t care much for jokers on playing cards either.

Ronald McDonald also gives me the heebie jeebies. If it weren’t for two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce,

cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun, I wouldn’t have any need to visit the Golden Arches. And did you know that television weatherman Willard Scott was the original Ronald McDonald. Willard Scott always made me nervous, even without the makeup.

Nemo, the menacing Clownfish in Pixar’s horror feature “Finding Nemo,” is the scariest cartoon fish in the history of Hollywood. Flippers of unequal size just aren’t right.

While we’re on the subject of animated terror, Krusty the Clown is probably my least favorite Simpson’s character. I cringe and avert my head in fear during his on-screen cavorting with Bart and Homer.

And finally, on the subject of why I detest clowns, it was during the summer of 1989, while I was serving a stint as a caricature artist at Great America in Gurnee, Ill. I got to inadvertently meet a famous clown. I won’t say his name because that just seems kind of tacky, but his name started with a “B” and rhymes with “ozo.” He had a special appearance at the park that day, and I didn’t even know that he was there or I would have been much more careful.

I had gone to lunch that particular day and had passed through one of the gates to one of the “employee only” parts of the park when I witnessed the blood-curdling sight. There he was, not 10 feet from me, in full clown regalia, plopped down on the cement curb, puffing away on a Marlboro. And by the amount of smashed butts by his big shiny shoes, he’d been there awhile.

From their grease-painted faces, with bright, flaming hair, down to those over-sized shoes, squirty lapel flowers and ridiculously small cars, I do not like clowns or anything clownlike in any way. My fight-or-flight senses immediately take over. I either want to run, screaming like a little girl or punch them square in their crimson red, bulbous noses. For the record, mimes are weird too.

But maybe that’s just me. It’s strange how clowns can inspire raucous laughter in some people while bringing spine-tingling terror to the hearts of others like myself. Take the other night for instance. My wife was in the living room watching what I thought was one of her girly television shows while I sat out on the porch flipping channels, cursing between baseball and football games. Out of nowhere, I suddenly heard her spasming in uncontrollable giggles. During a commercial, I had to go find out just what her deal was.

As I strolled into the room, I audibly gasped in horror at what I saw on the television screen. There they were, not just one, but two of the most frightening clowns the world has ever seen.

They were prowling around on their stage contorting their scary faces and uttering evil clown noises through their evil clown mouths. It was weird, my wife thought that they were hilarious, and I was scared to death.

And I really don’t want either one of them to be president.

You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

‘Stunned’ to read about KKK in Bureau County To the Editor, What a timely, informative article you published in the Oct. 11 issue of the BCR (“Historically speaking ... When extremism becomes normal”). Sarah Cooper traced the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Princeton, including their 1924 opening of an office on South Main Street representing 25 Northern Illinois counties; a cross-burning outside of Sheffield attended by “hundreds of automobiles;” and the November 1924 parade of the Klan in full costume down our Main Street.

I was stunned to read about these things.

I am thankful to the (Bureau County) Historical Society

for preserving the materials documenting this period, and grateful to Sarah Cooper for such a beautifully-written and important reminder of ... in her words: “how easy it can be to demonize entire groups of people, based on their race, ethnicity, religion or other perceived differences.”

The article is a reminder the values on which our nation was founded can too easily be undermined, ignored and lost — by our own, individual actions. And that we give in to this “scapegoating” behavior at our peril.

Thank you, all of you, for your work.

Dana Collins Princeton

‘Condemned to repeat it’ To the Editor, I couldn’t believe what I was reading when I turned to the page in the BCR that was aptly titled, “Historically speaking ... When extremism becomes normal.” I had no idea of the influence the Ku Klux Klan had in our county and surrounding areas. I’m really not a history buff, but I thank the writer, Sarah Cooper, for giving us some insight into the past, and I thank the BCR for having the guts to run this story, which told the ugly truths of the KKK in our hometowns.

I read with a heavy heart the goings-on of the Klan — the parades, the rallies, the burning of crosses. I wonder if there are still people in our midst that remember those events. I would love to hear from them too, regarding their feelings, thoughts and recollections. I’m sure it had to influence them in one way of another.

We tend to be a nation of people who are so focused on the future that we forget the past and how it changed us — the American people. I remember a sign I read once when I

was visiting a concentration camp in Germany, which read, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I’m not sure who first uttered those important words, but I believe them. Unless we remember, we will surely repeat those awful actions from the past.

Some may say those actions are being repeated today in the problems between African American citizens and the police. Others may say the political campaign of one of our presidential candidates is just as divisive. We could probably draw parallels all day long between the national action of the KKK and our world today. That saddens me. We obviously haven’t remembered our past well enough.

But thanks to Sarah Cooper’s story, maybe we can take those facts and tuck them away for safe-keeping as we remember the past and refuse to allow our future to be tainted with the horror of the KKK. Camille Anderson Kewanee

Election season policy on Letters to the Editor The Bureau County Republican appreciates your thoughts on the upcoming election in November. Please remember, there is a 500-word limit on all Letters to the Editor. You must include your address (only your town will be published) and a telephone number where we can reach you during the day to verify the authenticity of your signature. We will not publish your telephone number. The deadline to submit Letters to the Editor on any and all campaign/election issues is noon on Monday, Oct. 31. Those with questions should call BCR Editor Terri Simon at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330.

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Life&Arts

Birth annoucements — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 8. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life and Arts section.

Community Notes DeSchepper or by calling the high Spaghetti dinner in Ladd Kelsey school at 815-445-4004.

Freedom House will host fall family fun fest on Oct. 22 PRINCETON — Freedom House, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, invites the community to attend the fall family fun fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

This fun event for all ages will promote healthy families while giving the community an opportunity to learn about Freedom House and their services – and to meet many of the staff.

The afternoon will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including carnival games, a scavenger hunt and face painting, as well as refreshments. Freedom House is thrilled to have event partnerships with area groups, including

BACA (Bikers against Child Abuse), MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and the Princeton Junior Woman’s Club.

Freedom House is a domestic and sexual violence agency offering support for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. With offices in Princeton, Kewanee, Cambridge and Atkinson, Freedom House employs compassionate and skilled professionals to provide free, confidential, quality services to those in need, including a 24-hour crisis line (800-474-6031), emergency and transitional shelter, medical and legal advocacy, adult and child counseling, awareness and prevention education,

and training for volunteers and professionals. Freedom House staff provided over 5,000 hours of direct service to more than 500 domestic violence victims and their families during the past fiscal year.

Freedom House is a non-profit 501c3 corporation. Their domestic violence program is supported by generous grantors, including the Illinois Coalition against Domestic Violence, Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, as well as numerous foundations, corporations and community donations.

For more information on their services, or to make a donation, call 815-872-0087 or visit www. freedomhouseillinois.org.

Sewing machine cleaning announced PRINCETON — The Galesburg Sewing Center will be at the Princeton Public Library on Friday, Oct. 21, to clean sewing machines.

Advance sign-up is required by calling the library at 815-875-1331 or signing the sheet located

at the library’s circulation desk. The machines can be dropped off between 7:30 a.m. and noon Friday, Oct. 21, by entering the Matson meeting room through the door located at the right side of the library building (west door). They can also be

Education — Area students have been recognized for their achievements. See Pages 8 and 9.

dropped off the day before, Thursday, Oct. 20, at the circulation desk inside the library during open hours.

The price for cleaning is $35 for regular sewing machines and $45 for sergers and electronic machines.

LADD — Ladd Public Library District is having a spaghetti dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Softails Bar and Grill in Ladd. Cost is $8 and includes spaghetti, salad and bread, which is available for dine-in or carry-out. Delivery available in Ladd only. Tickets are available at the Ladd library, Ladd Village Hall or at the door. For more information, call the library at 815-894-3254.

Men’s Club to host dinner LADD — The Ladd Men’s Club will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Bash from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Ladd Moose Lodge. The menu will include corned beef, sides, dessert and drinks. Musical entertainment will be provided during the dinner. Tickets are $15 each. All proceeds will benefit the 2017 Ladd Daze Fireworks fund. For tickets or more information, call 815488-8245 or 815-894-2092.

BVHS announces fall play MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will present its fall play, “The Babbling Brooks,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, in the high school auditorium. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $7 for children.

Pre-show tickets are available from

Coffeehouse performance PRINCETON — The Princeton Coffeehouse will present singer/songwriter Antje Duvekot at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and admission is $15. Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee will be available. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

Annual veterans supper BUDA — The Buda American Legion’s annual veterans supper will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Buda Community Hall. A complete turkey dinner will be served. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under. All veterans eat free.

Music jam planned PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton.

Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome.

Snacks and soft drinks are available. For information, call 815-875-2057.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday to Kim Frey on Saturday, Oct. 15, and to Diane Lewis on Sunday, Oct. 16. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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Card shower for Ruth Hobrock

Lauritzens celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lauritzen of rural Ohio, Ill., celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Oct. 1.

Larry Lauritzen and the former Karen Van Deusen were united in marriage on Oct. 2, 1966, at the New Bedford Christian Church, officiated by the late Rev. Mason Hopkins.

Larry is a retired manager of Kory Farm Equipment and Karen is a homemaker.

The couple have three children, Debra (Darrell) Dahl of Walnut, Deena (Chad) Brants of Neponset and Diana (Matthew) Cox of Davenport, Iowa. They also have four grandchil-

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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lauritzen dren, Madalyn and Benjamin Dahl, Emma Brants and Kacie Cox.

Bartons will celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barton of Sheffield will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary.

Harry Barton of Sheffield and the former Beverly Thompson of Buda were married Oct. 18, 1951, in the Buda Methodist Church by the Rev. Oscar E. Link.

Their attendants were the groom’s sister, the late Susie Riggs, and the bride’s brother, the late Cecil Thompson.

They are the parents of three children, Diana (David) Girdler of Rio, Ill., Denise (Gaile) Arnold of

Buda and David (Gail) Barton of Appleton, Wis. They also have six grandchildren, Benjamin and Michael Nicholas, Julia Sutterlin, Joshua Arnold, and Aleisha and Aaron Barton; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Harry was a substitute bus driver for Western and Bureau Valley schools and retired from farming. Beverly worked at the Sheffield Post Office and retired as postmaster in 1997.

A family dinner is planned for Oct. 18 at The Cellar in Geneseo.

Stage 212 casting call LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced auditions for Stage 212’s winter 2017 production, “Cabaret,” the Tony Award-winning musical by Christopher Isherwood, John Kander and Fred Ebb, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Call backs will be at noon Sunday, Oct. 23.

Grant will be casting three principal female roles, three principal male roles, six female ensemble roles, four male ensemble roles and a small vocal chorus. Those auditioning must be at least

A card shower is being held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Ruth Hobrock of Princeton. Cards may be sent to her at 901 Bruce Lane, Princeton, IL 61356.

A family gathering to celebrate Ruth’s birthday will be held on Oct. 23.

high school graduate age.

All auditioners must come prepared with a 30-60 second a capella rendition of a musical theater selection. Depending on desired roles, those auditioning should also be prepared to learn a dance audition piece, and perform a cold reading from the script.

Those interested in seeing a perusal script should message Stage 212 on Facebook or contact the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025.

Familiarity with the script is not required to audition.

For more information, visit www.stage212.org.

Bethany Fargher of Walnut is the parent of a daughter, Karolyn Sylvia Rose, born Sept. 27 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

She was welcomed home by one sister, Lillie Fargher, 3. Maternal grandparents are Phyllis and Mike Fargher of Walnut. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Tina Nink. Great-grandparent is Paulette Tyne of Sterling.

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Spang becomes Rotarian Jason Spang, administrator at Bureau Valley North, accepts congratulations from Rotary Club of Walnut President Charlie Gonigam. Spang was inducted into the club on Sept. 17.

Walnut Rotary recognizes Jim Monson WALNUT — Each month, the Rotary Club of Walnut recognizes a local resident or group for the manner in which the recipient exemplifies Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”

Recently, Walnut Rotarians chose to recognize Jim Monson, whose daily walks through Walnut include collection of trash that would otherwise detract from the town’s beauty.

“It’s often the little things — which often go unnoticed — that make

such a difference in our communities. Jim’s efforts are to be commended,” said Charlie Gonigam, club president.

If you know of someone who deserves recognition for his or her “Service Above Self,” let a Rotarian know.

The Rotary Club of Walnut meets six times a month at the Walnut Café. For further information on how to become a member of Rotary, contact President Gonigam at 815-379-2151 or at cgonigam1950@gmail.com.

Education Briefs Quinn graduates CHARLESTON — Carlie Quinn of Spring Valley was one of more than 500 summer 2016 graduates from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. She received a Bachelor of Arts.

Area students awarded scholarships AMES, Iowa — The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded more than 2,250 scholarships to students for the 2016-17 academic year. Area students who received scholarships are: Kylie Vandersnick of Annawan, Land O’Lakes Scholarship for Women & Minorities in Agriculture; and Trevin Kennedy of Walnut, Eliminating Barriers to Entry for Future Farmers Scholarship.

Bernabei Jason Bernabei and Kelly Phuong of San Diego, Calif., are the parents of a daughter, Savannah Lois, born Oct. 11 at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego.

She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 18.5 inches in length. Paternal grandparents are Judge Marc and Linda Bernabei of Spring Valley.

Rodriguez Jacob Rodriguez and Evy Gallik of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter born Oct. 7 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Swanson Brandon and Ashley (Larabee) Swanson of Peru are the parents of a daughter, Ellen Angelia, born Oct. 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Cathy Larabee of Earlville. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Linda Swanson of Mendota. Great-grandparents are Verla Shaw of Mendota, Bill and Della Hamburg of Mendota, and Charlie and Donnie Swanson of Ohio, Ill.

Zidow Andrew and Lindsey (Kerber) Zidow of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Benjamin Kerber, born Oct. 11 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Constance Kerber of Galesburg. Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Kathy Zidow of Peru. Great-grandparents are George and Patsy Woll of Pontiac, and Lynn and JoAnn Filippini of Spring Valley.

Hoffman Andrew Hoffman and Christine Benavides are the parents of a daughter, Maci Josephine, born Oct. 13 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

She was welcomed home by one brother, Caden.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Kathie Swanlund of Wyanet, and Glenn and Debbie Lange of Princeton.

Paternal grandparents are Brian and Janice Hoffman of Granville, and Harold and Sue Miller of Wyanet.

Great-grandmothers are Shirley Marsh of Princeton and Donajean Burkey of Princeton. Great-greatgrandmother is Helen Aaron of Princeton.

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Nolan Mallery, Ivy Brown, Milo Bystry, Julia Sears, Olivia Colmone and Elena Herkert found this historical marker for Providence Colony. In March 1837, 40 people from Providence, R.I., started on a two-month trip to Illinois, mostly by boat on rivers and canals. This marker commemorates their arduous achievement and the Providence Congregational Church that they founded.

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Third-grade responsibility winners Third-grade students from Lincoln Elementary School in Princeton recognized as responsibility winners were (sitting) Riley Lemon, Lydia Johnson, Stihl Brokaw and Aaron Eckberg; and (standing) Avery Waca, Gracie Anderson, Gavin Lanham and Sophia Alt.

TISKILWA — Recently, Crossroads High School and Junior High students were sent on a scavenger hunt around Bureau County to find evidence of local history.

They looked along the Galena Coach Road for the Lone Tree School house, the Hennepin Canal, the Menno Havendam,

the Tiskilwa jailhouse, Providence Colony and Mt. Bloom cemetery. Their hunt ended at the Tiskilwa Historical Society’s Museum on Main where among the artifacts, some of them found “ancient” pictures of their own parents when they were in high school.

Bureau County Chorus rehearsals will begin Monday PRINCETON — Rehearsals for the Bureau County Chorus Christmas concert will begin Monday, Oct. 17. Rehearsals will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton.

All other rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, beginning Oct. 24

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The chorus will participate in the Princeton Christmas Walk on Saturday, Nov. 19, as well as the Tiskilwa Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 10. The final concert will be Sunday, Dec. 18, with the Princeton Community Band.

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By the Book PRINCETON — Monday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Monday Movie: A drama critic heads home to introduce his new wife to his family in Brooklyn. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m., youth services story time and craft. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3:45 p.m., junior high book club will meet.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet. Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m., sewing machine cleaning day. Galesburg Sewing Center will do a sewing machine cleaning and repair in the Matson Meeting Room. Advance sign-up is required. Call the library at 815-875-1331 or stop by the library to sign up at the circulation desk. The machines can be dropped off between 7:30 a.m. and noon on Oct. 21, by entering the meeting room through the door located on the right side of the library building (west door). They can also be dropped off the day before on Oct. 20 at the circulation desk during library hours. Price for cleaning is $35 for regular sewing machines and $45 for sergers and electronic machines.

SPRING VALLEY — The children’s library has story time on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. There will be stories, crafts and refreshments. October themes for crafts include pumpkin seeds tree picture, candy corn paper people and a hanging bat.

OHIO — Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m., the library will host a class on Windows 10. Interested individuals should stop by the library to let the librarian know they are interested in attending.

SHEFFIELD — Sunday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., the library will host its annual soup supper at the Sheffield Community Center. This year all of the restaurants in Sheffield will contribute to the fundraiser by preparing one of their specialty soups. Chef Monika Sudakov from the Chestnut Street Inn will be making squash soup; Z Best chef Eran Salzmann will prepare creamy potato and leek soup; Chef Meagan Couch from Red’s Bar and Grill will feature her stuffed green pepper soup; and Belluccios will provide homemade bread to accompany the soup.

In addition, a variety of other soups will be made by the library board trustees and librarians, including chicken noodle, broccoli-cheese, chili and sausage/corn chowder.

The cost of the supper which includes up to two bowls of soup, bread, crackers, dessert and drink will be $6.50 for adults. The cost for children 8 and under will be $3.

Containers for take-out will be provided. The kids will also receive a complimentary “goody bag” including some fun Halloween prizes and treats. Door prizes will be given out each half hour throughout the event. For more information about the supper, call the library at 815-454-2628.

All proceeds from the event will go toward funding the library’s new surveillance security system.

LAMOILLE — Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m., the library will host a Halloween/fall story hour with librarian Joyce Sondgeroth. Stories, snacks and crafts will be available.

Therapy Thursdays is an ongoing program. Come and go between 1 and 4 p.m. Materials will be furnished or people may bring their own.

The library will be participating in the Rebecca Caudill Book Choice Award for 2017. This program is open to children in fourth through eighth grades. The Rebecca Caudill group will meet at the library for fun talks, games and snacks, ending with a pizza party and voting in February 2017.

The library is also taking part in choosing the Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award. The program will be conducted in the same manner as the Rebecca Caudill program. If interested in joining either of these groups, contact the library for a list of the nominated books.

DEPUE — On the second Tuesday of every month, the library hosts blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for free. The screenings are administered by St. Margaret’s Health.

The library board meetings are held on Mondays, except where noted, at 6 p.m. at the library. Meeting dates are: Nov. 14, December – no meeting, Jan. 9, 2017; Feb. 13, 2017; March 13, 2017; April 10, 2017; May 8, 2017; and June 12, 2017. All board meetings are open to the public.

TISKILWA — Monday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., there will be trick or treating at the library.

On the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., the library’s book club for adults meets.

Every Thursday at 10:45 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class. Participants focus on balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization. There is no cost to attend.

Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically. Cost is $5 per person.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-6593283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).

LADD — The library sponsors an adult coloring club on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult card club is on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

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St. Margaret’s Health recognizes employees for years of service SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health honored employees for their many years of service at a Celebration of Service awards presentation held at St. Margaret’s on Sept. 20.

Tim Muntz, president and CEO of St. Margaret’s Health, and Dr. Richard Twanow, member of St. Margaret’s Board, congratulated and awarded each honoree with a service award pin recognizing their respective years of service.

Five years of service: Michelle Bakr – information services; Chearte Bradley – second medical; Debra Conrad – second medical; Tuesday Croisant – sleep lab; Deanna Derix – Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Robert Foltz – environmental services; Nikki Freeman – medical records; Stacey Goodrum – Granville Clinic; Jacklynn Gruenwald – Family Health Center; Rebecca Hoscheid – para-transit; Caitlyn Hungerford – surgery; Paula Jensen – Granville Clinic; Courtney Johnson – obstetrics; Stephanie Martin – emergency room; Emelyn Nave – environmental services; Beth Pelzer – clinic billing; Olivia Rico – laboratory; Kylee Schwanke – recovery; Christopher Scott – rehab services; James Scully – para-transit; Kimberly Sluis – surgery; and Richard Strauch – para-transit.

Ten years of service: Kendra Biagioni – emergency room; Kay Burden – second medical; Kandi Burlingame – special procedures; Sue Carter – hospice; Deanna Davis – second medical; Susan Ernat – dietary; Lori Fry – Midtown Health Center; Dawn Grotti – business office; Debra Herz

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Cubs fans, are you confident, cautiously optimistic or fear Cubs’ history and curses?

Cubs fans know all about billy goats, black cats and Steve Bartman.

The years 1908, 1945, 1969, 1984 and 2003 are all part of their team’s lore.

They also know about this year’s team which has won 103 games and is the best thing to HIERONYMUS’ hit Chicago since the 1985 Bears and HYPOTHESIS the Super Bowl Shuffle.

But then there’s the billy goats, black cats, Steve Bartman and all the past agonizing moments when their beloved Cubbies have come so close only to falter.

I asked some of the local Cubbies fans how they are feeling heading into Saturday’s NLCS opener at Wrigley Field. Most are either cautiously optimistic or confident, and one dear to my heart said it’s about time the Cubs are here and not those darned Cardinals.

Mike Patterson, 38, Princeton: “I am very cautiously optimistic. I wish my nerves would allow me to enjoy the games. … (My son) Karter is a true 100 percent believer. Of course he has 30 years less experience than his old man and 60 years less than his Papa.”

Laurie Polte, 55, Spring Valley: “I’m so thankful for such a great team full of wonderful guys and an amazing leader. I’m innately superstitious, but I’m fighting that.

I’m staying positive and enjoying the season, game by game. I have tickets to Game 7 of this series and hope I don’t get to go cause the Cubs won it before that point.”

Kami Hieronymus, 52, Princeton: “I’d say I’m pretty excited for the Cubs’ chances this time around. Listening to those in the baseball world — they are giving the advantage in this series to the Cubs. I think the management has finally built a team that can win. … I don’t think the curses have ruined our chances before, think it has been better teams. It’s hard for Cub fans to get excited about postseason play. We haven’t been there much before. Cubs finally playing in October is something new to us. What’s better is finally the Cardinals are not playing in October.”

Brent Jamison, 35, Walnut: “I feel confident going into the NLCS. I think the comeback in Game 4 against the Giants was huge and is going to give them a lot of

Bureau Valley’s Saige Barnett goes for a push over Princeton’s Courtney Oeder (22) and Jenna Grimmer (10) at Prouty Gym Thursday.

The Storm won in three sets.

Kevin Hieronymus

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BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

Volleyball: Bureau Valley def. Princeton 25-16, 9-25, 25-14

Tigresses feel Storm’s fury

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

With the season winding down, the opportunities the Bureau Valley Storm and Princeton Tigresses have to sharpen their skills on the court are dwindling with each passing day.

After BV’s 25-16, 9-25, 25-14 victory over the Tigresses at Prouty Gym Thursday, Oct. 13, each coach took vastly different views of what their teams need to do with regional play looming next week.

“What a great atmosphere to play in before regionals start. Our girls are playing really well at the right time. They’re a young team, but they’re playing like a seasoned varsity team,” BV coach Caitlyn DeMay

said. “I told them that the end of the season is going to be fun, especially if we continue to rely on each other and play the way we have been.”

PHS coach Andy Puck said his team will need to get things together heading into the postseason.

“Bureau Valley outplayed us and they rose to the occasion and we did not. We were flat, we were intimidated. We gave into the crowd on our own home floor, and it’s a bad sign for us with the postseason coming up,” Puck said. “This game is all mental and all momentum and I should have prepared my team so they are mentally tougher this time of the year. I take full responsibility that my kids should be tougher mentally. They’re not where they need to be at this point in the season.”

In a match that was marked by streaks, the Tigresses couldn’t hold onto an early 7-4 lead, and with the Storm down 16-15, sophomore outside hitter Sage Barnett dropped 11-straight points on the Tigresses.

The turning point in the match came with the game tied 16-16 and BV middle hitter Christen Hurley wound up for what looked to be a thunderous kill. She instead opted for a dink shot that propelled the Storm to the first set victory.

Princeton looked like a different team in the second set as they took a step forward, getting out to a 13-2 lead on the shoulders of junior setter Katelynn Vigars. She quickly flipped the score from a one

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Boys soccer update

Tigers to face Bobcats in regional rematch

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Princeton Tigers look to bring home another regional soccer championship and it will be as close as their backyard.

The seventh-seeded Tigers (13-9-3) will meet No. 4 Somonauk (12-5-3) at 11 a.m. Saturday for the regional championship at Bryant Field. It will be a rematch of last year’s regional finals at Rock Island where the Bobcats tripped the Tigers 3-1 to end its three-year regional reign.

PRINCETON REGIONAL Saturday’s finals

Princeton (13-3-3) vs.

Somonauk (12-5-3), 11 a.m.

The Tigers reached the title tilt by knocking off top-seeded Newark 4-3 Tuesday. Mason Nave had three goals in the second half to lead the Tigers to their come-from-behind win.

The Bobcats edged No. 6 Alleman 2-1 in the Tuesday nightcap.

The regional combatants played to a 4-4 draw earlier Sept. 22. As the score suggests, the teams are pretty

even on paper and on the pitch.

“I do not think that we will take them by surprise,” PHS coach David Gray said. “Somonauk will be ready to play, and so we must be as well. It will take a good effort for us to win.

It is a excellent opportunity for us, to play a regional championship at home.”

With Princeton Youth Soccer League games being canceled Saturday, the Tigers can expect to draw a good crowd rooting on the home team.

The Princeton-Somonauk winner advances

to the Chillicothe Sectional to face the winner from the Normal U-High Regional in Wednesday’s semifinals at 7 p.m. U-High and Roanoke-Benson met for the title there Friday.

Semifinals from the Mendota Regional Wednesday saw No. 2 Mendota beat No. 9 Serena 4-1 and No. 3 Earlville/Leland blank No. 5 DePue/Hall 2-0 with two first-half goals. The regional finals at Mendota were also played out Friday.

DePue-Hall ended its season at 7-6-3.

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Drive for 2 Neponset’s Alex Peed drives the lane for a shot against Princeton Christian Academy in Thursday’s tournament action in the 61st annual Malden Invite. PCA finished 3-0 to take the title.

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PC falls in TCC finals

At left, Princeton’s Courtney Oeder (22) and Abby Scaggs (11) set up a block on Bureau Valley’s Marissa Endress Thursday at Prouty Gym. (Below) The Storm’s Endress, Nicole Wirth and Lexie Behrens scramble for the ball.

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Peoria Christian defeated host Putnam County 25-15, 25-16 to capture the Tri-County Conference Tournament championship Thursday in Granville.

Roanoke-Benson defeated Marquette 25-18, 25-21 for third place and Midland captured the consolation championship by defeating Woodland 25-15, 21-25, 25-23.

LaMoille/Ohio 2, Earlville/Leland 0: LaMoille/Ohio had to work a little extra before finishing off the host Raiders 25-18, 27-25 Thursday at Earlville.

Paige Conner led the Lady Lions with nine points, five aces and 13 assists. Lexi Loftus knocked down 13 kills with Alana Cherry and Riley Johnson making nine digs each.

The Lady Lions improved to 6-1 in the Little Ten Conference with the victory, good for second place.

Kewanee 2, Hall 0: The Boiler Girls held serve Thursday at Kewanee with a 25-22, 25-23 victory over the Lady Devils.

Jenna Lusietto led Hall with nine kills and four blocks. Cassidy Jablonski added five kills, and Madi Soldati had seven digs.

Mitrese Smith led the Boiler Girls with nine kills.

Prophetstown 2, St. Bede 0: The Lady Prophets spoiled the Lady Bruins Senior Night with a 23-25, 25-20, 25-16 victory.

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Storm From Page 11 point Princeton edge to a 10-point advantage at 13-2.

Vigars also dropped three aces on the Storm during the run that propelled Princeton to the second set victory.

“Our whole philosophy this year has been recovery,” DeMay said. “I told the girls that we will make mistakes but the team that makes the least amount of mistakes is going to win the ballgame, and as we are getting towards the end of the season we have been able to minimize our mistakes throughout our matches.”

Princeton looked like they took a step back again in the third set as

the Storm returned the favor and got out to a 13-2 lead over the Tigresses.

The stretch included marvelous serving from junior Cassidy Olds (2 aces) and Barnett that the Storm used to stem any momentum the Tigresses had procured in their second set victory.

Junior setter Nichole Wirth had 17 assists and four digs for the Storm.

Princeton setter Jenna Grimmer finished with 15 assists and two digs while sophomore libero Corrine Peterson held down the back row with 15 digs and five points.

Each team will be back in play Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Mendota Varsity tournament starting at 8 a.m. in Mendota.

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Hieronymus From Page 11 confidence going into the series against the Dodgers. I have no worries of a curse. If they lose in the NLCS, it will be because they were outplayed by LA.” Gina Puck, 33, Princeton: “I’m feeling much more confident after seeing the Cubs rally in San Francisco in Game 4. I know they are good, but to witness them fight and not crumble under pressure is reassuring.”

Matt Eggers, 32, Princeton: “I’m confident. This year’s team is different.

They play with confidence and always think they are in the game and that no deficit is too small.”

Jim Smith, 73, Princeton: “I’m 73, so for about 65 years or so I have been a Cub fan. Most of them as losers. I have learned over the years to never get to excited about the Cubs. I will be very happy if they make it to the series and I

Area Cubs fans like Laurie Polte of Spring Valley show their true colors on their social media profiles. don’t know how I will react if they actually win it. Just hope I get to find out.”

Curtis Odell, 38, Princeton: “No fear of curses or history. Neither one has any bearing on how this team performs. The only thing I’m fearful of is the randomness of the postseason because over the course of 162 they have proven to be the best team in baseball. Now they just have to prove it and win 11 games.”

Ken Wilcoxen, 58, Princeton: “I still remember 1969 when they had 9 and a half games in August. Dad used

to go on walks because he was so upset. … Mom claimed the (Giants) double off the wall that just missed the home run (at Wrigley Field) that Dad stuck his hand out from heaven and kept it from going into the basket … The Dodgers are hurting pitching wise, but you just never know. Definitely got to win the first two games at home to get to the series. They’re young and with injuries that can happen, you better make the most when you have your one shot right now.”

Kip Cheek, 55, Mendota:

“I’ve always had the glass half empty attitude with the Cubs considering their long history of losing. Winning 200 games over the last two seasons and advancing to the NLCS two years in a row is new territory for Cubs fans, so it’s kind of hard to comprehend this success.

I am cautiously optimistic because even though they have a good offensive club on paper, they have a tendency to go stretches without stringing hits together and producing runs. I believe they are a better ball club than the Dodgers, but you still have to play the game, and in baseball, anything can happen. In a seven-game series, sometimes the better team does not always win. ... I believe they can be back contending again for the foreseeable future.”

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor and a Cardinals fan taking a back seat to his wife and her Cubbies this October. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

Many people believed the Chicago Cubs, who haven’t made a World Series since 1945 or won a World Series since 1908 are cursed, citing examples of Steve Bartman (above) and goats (left). Area Cubs fans are feeling confident that this will finally be their “next year.”

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Malden Invitational

PCA sweeps Malden Invitational

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Spring Creek women Marty Scheri (front row, from left) won the women’s club championship at Spring Creek Golf Course with Hilda Koppens taking second. Other leading ladies were (back row) Judy Leamy (A Class first), Bonnie Marusich (A Class second, Jody Marzetta (B Class first) and Terri Wiesbrock (B Class second).

MALDEN — The Princeton Christian Academy Eagles soared to the championship of the 61st annual Malden Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament Thursday night.

The Eagles defeated Neponset 32-21 to finish a perfect 3-0 including victories over Malden (30-20) and Ohio (31-25). Team members include Matthew Harris, Miguel Jones, Paul Hart, Christian Rosario, Nick Mecum, Cade Odell, Isaiah Hart, Cozy Wolbrecht, Elijah House, Graeham Rumley, Grady Thompson, Collin Weddell and Steve Gyurkovics.

Ohio, Malden and Neponset all finished 1-2 with Ohio taking second and Malden third by the free-throw tie-breaker.

The all-tournament team included Paul Hart of PCA, Sean Fitzpatrick and Brock Loftus of Ohio, BCR photo/Scott Mecum Alex Peed of Neponset Nick Mecum of PCA goes up for the block against Nepon- and Jacob Burns of Malset’s Mark Robinson Thursday at Malden. den.

Volleyball

Fred Steele won another club championship at Spring Creek Golf Course. Runner-up was Craig Sterrett. Tony Epley won the A Flight with Bob Grivetti taking second.

Top golfers in B Flight were Jim Miller and Phil Banks.

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Kills

sp kills avg

Courtney Oeder (P) 55 Lexi Loftus (LO) 41 Jenna Lusietto (H) 49 Hallie McGuire (SB) 62 Paige Conner (LO) 41 Anna Murray (P) 54 Chase Ludford (SB) 62 Saige Barnett (BV) 50 Cassidy Jablonski (H) 49 Tori Coble (H) 44 Christen Hurley (BV) 50

Player

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Blocks

sp blocks avg

Courtney Oeder (P) 55 Hallie McGuire (SB) 62 Jenna Lusietto (H) 49 Chase Ludford (SB) 62 Cassidy Jablonski (H) 49 Saige Barnett (BV) 50

Player

224 154 173 194 115 149 154 103 103 87 96

68 65 47 51 33 21

1.24 1.05 0.96 0.82 0.67 0.42

Assists

Gertie Savitch (H) Jenna Grimmer (P) Nicole Wirth (BV) Maddi Deery (LO) Paige Conner (LO) Chase Ludford (SB) Emme Taliani (H) Kate Vigars (P)

sp assists avg

49 55 50 36 41 62 49 55

373 287 239 163 180 252 139 145

7.0 5.2 4.8 4.5 4.4 4.1 2.8 2.6

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Digs

sp digs avg

Madi Soldati (H) 49 Riley Johnson (LO) 41 Lexi Loftus (LO) 41 Alexa Damerell (SB) 62 Corrine Peterson (P) 55 Madi Quinn (H) 49 Kourtney Knecht (SB) 62 Kaelyn Condon (SB) 62 Paige Conner (LO) 41 Addison Moreland (BV) 50

Player

297 204 154 234 186 149 160 137 89 81

6.1 5.0 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.0 2.6 2.2 2.2 1.6

Aces

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Paige Conner (LO) 41 Gertie Savitch (H) 49 Madi Quinn (H) 49 Abby Hoscheid (H) 49 Anna Murray (P) 55 Kourtney Knecht (SB) 62 Madi Soldati (H) 49 Alana Cherry (LO) 41 Maddi Deery (LO) 41 Kate Vigars (P) 55 Alexa Damerell (SB) 62 Courtney Oeder (P) 55 Riley Johnson (LO) 41 Saige Barnett (BV) 50 Addison Moreland (BV) 50 Kaelyn Condon (SB) 62

41 47 35 31 31 33 33 17 17 21 23 16 11 12 10 12

1.0 0.96 0.71 0.63 0.56 0.52 0.47 0.41 0.41 0.38 0.37 0.29 0.27 0.24 0.20 0.19

HIGH SCHOOL Tri-County Conference Tournament at Granville CONSOLATION: Midland def. Woodland 25-15, 21-25, 25-23.

THIRD PLACE: Roanoke-Benson def.

Marquette 25-18, 25-21.

TITLE: Peoria Christian def. Putnam County 25-15, 25-16.

At Earlville LaMoille/Ohio def.

Earlville/ Leland 25-18, 27-25. L/O (19-8, 6-1): Conner 9 (5 aces, 2 digs, 13 assists, 5 kills), Cherry 6 (1 ace, 9 digs, 1 assist, 1 kill), Ranel 1 (1 dig, 2 kills, 1 block), Deery 4 (1 dig, 8 assists, 4 kills), Loftus 3 (4 digs, 13 kills), Forbes (2 digs), Johnson 4 (1 ace, 9 digs).

SOPHS: Earlville/Leland 25-23, 25-21. L/O (11-3, 5-2): Cromwell 5 (1 ace, 3 digs, 9 assists, 4 kills), Martin 2 (4 digs, 2 kills), Lundquist 2 (2 kills), Billhorn (1 kill), Quest (1 dig, 3 assists), Anderson 3 (4 digs, 1 kill), Ranel 1 (2 digs, 6 kills), Weeks 5 (13 digs, 1 kill).

At Kewanee Kewanee def. Hall 25-22, 25-23.

HALL: Jablonski (5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Coble (3 kills, 1 dig), Hoscheid (2 kills), Lusietto (9 kills, 4 blocks, 1 dig), Savitch (1 kill, 4 digs, 9 assists),

AREA VOLLEYBALL RECORDS BCR Teams LaMoille/Ohio (6-1 LTC).......... 19-8 Princeton (8-4 TRAC-E)........ 12-12-1 St. Bede (2-8 TRAC-E)......... 10-15-1 Hall (2-7 TRAC-E)................... 9-19 Bureau Valley (4-7 TRAC-E).... 7-15 Other area varsity teams L-P (3-1 NIB12W) ................... 13-7 Mendota (4-3 BNCW) .......... 13-12-1 Putnam County (4-3 TCC).... 10-14-2 Henry (0-4 TCC)...................... 1-18 Area sophomore records LaMoille/Ohio (5-2)................. 11-3 Princeton (8-4)....................... 12-17 Bureau Valley (4-6)................. 8-11

Malden won the cheerleading award. Members selected to the All-American Cheerleading Squad were Helen Wojcik of Ohio, Madi Thumma and Kailyn Scott of Neponset, and Abby Henderliter and Lexi Bohms of Malden.

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St. Bede (2-3) ...................... 3-10-1 Hall ...................................... 3-15-1 Three Rivers East Newman (15-10)...................... 9-2 Princeton (12-12-1)................. 8-3 Kewanee (16-10)...................... 7-3 Prophetstown (9-8).................. 5-5 Bureau Valley (7-15)................ 4-7 Hall (9-19)............................... 2-8 St. Bede (10-15-1)................... 2-8 This week’s results Princeton def. Prophetstown 25-16, 25-21 BV def. St. Bede 25-17, 25-20 Newman def. Hall 23-25, 25-17, 25-11 P’town def. St. Bede 23-25, 25-20, 25-16 Kewanee def. Hall 25-22, 25-23 BV def. Princeton 25-16, 9-25, 25-23 SM-PR890508-1015

Soldati (1 kill, 7 digs), Orlandi (1 kill), Cruz (5 assists, 2 digs), Quinn (5 digs), Bulak (4 digs).

SOPHS: Kewanee 25-10, 25-14.

FRESHMEN: Kewanee 14-25, 25-14, 25-11.

At Princeton BV def. Princeton 25-16, 9-25, 25-23. BV (7-15, 4-7): Olds 7 (4 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces), Mecum (2 kills, 1 block), Behrends (2 digs), Johnson 5 (3 kills, 1 blocks, 2 aces, Barnett 13 (2 aces, 6 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Endress 4 (1 ace, 2 kills, 8 assists), Wirth (17 assists, 4 digs), Moreland (4 digs), Hurley 1 (7 kills, 3 blocks). PHS (12-12-1, 8-4): A. Murray 6 (8 kills, 3 digs), Grimmer (15 assists, 2 digs), Oeder 1 (15 kills, 1 block), Peterson 5 (15 digs, 1 assist), Smallwood 2 (1 ace), Vigars 15 (4 aces, 11 assists).

SOPHS: PHS 25-13, 25-14.

FRESHMEN: BV 25-21, 25-21.

At St. Bede Prophetstown def. St. Bede 23-25, 25-20, 25-16.

Other matches L-P def. Ottawa 25-16, 25-16.

JUNIOR COLLEGE At Oglesby Sauk def. IVCC 25-14, 25-19, 25-9.

IVCC: Johnson (9 kills), Honiotes (4 kills), Bima (3 kills), Dean (22 assists).

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Princeton 1A Regional TUESDAY: Title - #7 Princeton 4, #1 Newark 3.

4 Somonauk 2, #6 Alleman 1.

SATURDAY: Title - #7 Princeton (139-3) vs. #4 Somonauk (12-5-3), 11 a.m.

Mendota 1A Regional WEDNESDAY: No. 2 Mendota 4, No. 9 Serena 1.

No. 3 Earlville/Leland 2, No. 5 DePue/ Hall 0.

FRIDAY: Title - No. 2 Mendota, No. 3 Earlville/Leland, 7 p.m.

Peoria Christian 1A Regional TUESDAY: Peoria Christian 3, No. 9 Manual 2.

No. 4 Monmouth-Roseville 3, No. 5 IVC 2.

FRIDAY: Title - No. 1 Peoria Christian vs. No. 4 Monmouth-Roseville, 6:30 p.m.

Normal U-High 1A Regional TUESDAY: No. 2 U-High 9, No. 8 Calvary Christian 0.

WEDNESDAY: No. 6 Roanoke-Benson 2, No. 3 Illini Bluffs 1.

FRIDAY: Title - No. 2 U-High vs. No. 6 Roanoke-Benson, 4:30 p.m.

Chillicothe 1A Sectional WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22: Match 1 Winners Peoria Christian and Mendota, 5 p.m. Match 2 - Winners Princeton and Normal U-High regionals, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 19: Title - Winners 1-2, 5 p.m.

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JR. HIGH GIRLS At Princeton 7TH GRADE: Ottawa Shepherd def.

Princeton Logan.

8TH GRADE: Shepherd won.

JR. HIGH BOYS Malden Invitational TUESDAY: Neponset 19, Malden 16.

Neponset: Peed-9. Malden: Burns10.

PCA 31, Ohio 25. PCA: P. Hart 13.

Ohio: Fitzpatrick 15.

WEDNESDAY: PCA 30. Malden 20.

PCA: P. Hart 10. Malden: Burns 16.

Ohio 36, Neponset 13. Ohio: Fitzpatrck 20. Neponset: Peed 5.

THURSDAY: PCA 32, Neponset 21.

PCA: P. Hart 7, Thompson 7. Neponset: Robinson 9.

Malden 13, Ohio 11. Malden: Smith 7.

Ohio: Fitzpatrick 5.

STANDINGS: 1. PCA 3-0, 2. Ohio 1-2, 3. Malden 1-2, 4. Neponset 1-2 (freethrow percentage tie-breaker was used to decide final standing).

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

Turning an accident into an opportunity If you have followed some of my past columns, you may recall that fall is by far my favorite season. And as much as I would love to go into more details as to why fall is so special to me, this time I am going to hit on something a little closer to my heart — a day my family will always remember during the harvest season.

In October 1977, my father’s brother — at the young age of 19 — became paralyzed from the waist down from injuries sustained in a farming accident involving a power-takeoff (PTO) shaft.

At first my uncle struggled with accepting the thought of never walking again, and who could blame him? But he finally did accept it and realized

how he could help others and not let his disability hold him back. He became a person that had you met him, you would never forget his hard-working attitude and his determination.

Growing up around my uncle, I never considered him to have a handicap. He worked harder and longer than most men his age, and it didn’t matter what the job was. To this day, I have never seen anyone pick green beans as fast as he could. Nothing really seemed to hold him back. If he couldn’t initially do something because of his handicap, he figured out a way.

Unfortunately, my uncle isn’t with us today, but if he was, I know he would still be

overcoming any challenge he faced due to his disability.

I tell you this story not just to remind you to be safe this harvest season and at all times when working on or around farm equipment, but to let you know about a great opportunity for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities.

I have been asked to represent Bureau County as the AgrAbility Ambassador, and I am honored to inform you that without hesitation, I accepted.

AgrAbility is a wonderful organization that’s vision is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families and their communi-

ties continue to succeed in rural America.

AgrAbility addresses a wide variety of disabling conditions in agriculture, including but not limited to, arthritis, spinal cord injuries/paralysis, amputations, brain and head injuries, visual and hearing impairments, and disabling diseases.

Because of this program, there are many success stories from individuals who thought their career in agriculture was over or maybe could have never begun.

Some of their projects have included lifts to access agriculture equipment, electric feed carts and automated feeding systems to help a rancher with arthritis pain, and even help to obtain pros-

Justina Chlum COMMENTARY thetic limbs.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the resources available through AgrAbility, please contact me at justina.chlum@il.usda.gov, or by phone at 815-875-8732, ext. 2.

For more success stories, visit Illinois AgrAbility Unlimited online at www.agrabilityunlimited.org.

Justina Chlum is the county executive director for the Bureau County Farm Service Agency.

Stroke detection screening scheduled PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau will host a wellness screening from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at 535 Elm Place in Princeton.

Stoke is a major public health concern. The mortality rate, medical cost and disability burden for those suffering a stroke is significant and disturbing. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and kills more woman than breast cancer every year. Unfortunately, most people don’t notice a sign or symptom until after a stroke occurs. That’s why stroke is commonly referred to as the “silent killer.” Early detection is the key to saving lives and saving health expense.

Stroke Detection Plus, a mobile vascular screening company, uses ultrasound technology to detect blockages in arteries and vessels of the body. The screenings performed include: carotid arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and osteoporosis. Farm Bureau members will receive all four tests for $100, which equates to a $35 savings off of the $135 community price.

Appointments are necessary. To set up an appointment, call toll-free 877-732-8258.

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LaMoille FFA helps at tractor show The Antique Engine and Tractor Association of Geneseo held its 55th annual tractor show Sept. 16-18 off of Route 92. Members of the LaMoille FFA who worked with the drivers on the people haulers, drove the twinkle train and did the parking were (front row, from left) Emma Lundquist, Mari Billhorn, Clay Sundberg, Austin Lundquist and Brad Beattie; and (back row) Chris Cech, Thomas Molln, Christina Muncy and Jacob Dickey.

Truck regulations update meeting on Nov. 4 Motor vehicle regulations for Illinois farmers HENRY — A truck regulations update meeting will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at Birkey’s Farm Store, 1350 Western Road, Henry. The meeting will be offered twice, from 9 to 11 a.m. or from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

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regulations and measurement process. There will also be time for questions and participants will receive take-home materials covering these topics.

Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund who has specialized

in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau for more than 30 years. Also presenting will be Tom Wise, unit chief with Illinois Department of Transportation.

The seminar is free courte-

sy of the Bureau County Farm Bureau and state Farm Bureaus.

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by Wednesday, Nov. 2. No walkins will be accepted. To reserve a spot, call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

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IVCH Board elects Loveland president PERU — Jim Loveland, plant manager of Maze Nails in Peru, is the new president of the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Board.

A resident of Spring Valley, Loveland replaces Kris Paul as president of the IVCH Board.

Paul, who remains a member of the board, was elected president in 2006. She is an Oglesby resident.

Loveland joined the IVCH Board in 2000. He had been serving as the board’s vice president.

Jim Clinard is the new vice president. Other officers are secretary Dick Martuzzo and treasurer Dave Sickley. The election was held at the board’s October meeting.

“Kris did an outstanding job as president,” said Loveland. “The board owes her a debt of gratitude for her hard work for the hospital over the past decade.”

Other members of the IVCH Board include Joe Hogan, Cindy Kurkowski, Dr. Joel Leifheit, Dr. Mike Rooney and Bill Vlastnik.

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Jim Loveland presents Kris Paul with an engraved clock in recognition of her 10 years spent as IVCH Board president. Pictured are board members Dave Sickley (from left), Cindy Kurkowski, Jim Clinard, IVCH Chief Executive Officer Tommy Hobbs, Bill Vlastnik, Loveland, Paul, Dr. Mike Rooney, Joe Hogan, Dick Martuzzo and Dr. Joel Leifheit.

Study finds feral hogs a nuisance

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois farmers, even those who have experienced no damage to their land or crops, dislike feral hogs and support hog control, according to a new study from the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois.

Feral hog populations were once confined to the southern U.S. but have spread and have now been reported from 42 states. Populations are found in 12 Illinois counties, mostly in Southern Illinois.

Feral hogs are known to damage the soil by wallowing and rooting, degrade water quality, damage or destroy agricultural and orchard crops, and carry diseases that are harmful to humans, pets, wildlife and live-

stock, according to Craig Miller, INHS human dimensions scientist.

Miller and colleagues analyzed surveys from more than 3,000 Illinois farmers in counties where wild hog populations have been reported and in adjacent counties in Southern Illinois and in Fulton County. They also analyzed surveys from 471 farmers in Georgia, where these animals are much more prevalent.

Respondents from both Illinois and Georgia agreed with negative statements in the survey, for example, “Feral hogs are a source of disease.” More than 80 percent of farmers in Georgia and 78 percent in Illinois indicated that they are concerned about property damage by feral hogs. In Illinois, 84 per-

two hogs, and the rest of the population scatters,” Miller said.

Instead, trapping and elimination of feral hogs, a common practice in Illinois, is one that meets with farmers’ approval.

About the Prairie Research Institute: The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comprises the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois State Water Survey and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center.

PRI provides objective natural and cultural resource expertise, data, research, service, and solutions for decision making, the stewardship of Illinois’ resources, and the public good.www.prairie.illinois.edu.

cent agreed feral hogs should be eliminated whenever possible.

“The distribution and size of hog populations does not appear to affect negative attitudes,” Miller said.

Miller indicated farmers are not likely to become more tolerant of feral hogs over time as they have with similar wildlife species, such as white-tailed deer, black bears, Canada geese and coyotes.

The results of this study are particularly important for decisions by wildlife managers about how to control or eliminate feral hog populations. Illinois farmers are opposed to moving feral hogs into states that do not have existing populations for purposes of hunting.

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Free water testing for nitrates PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau has teamed up with Nutrient Stewardship of Northern Illinois to host free water testing open house days for private landowners and operators.

Each Friday from 8 to 10 a.m., an open house will be held at the Bureau County Farm Bureau, 535 Elm Place in Princeton.

Tested water can be collected from field tiles, streams or ponds. The testing and results of water samples are for private land owner/operator use only. The water test is free, and confidential, no results will be saved. Results are simply a snapshot in time of nutrient levels and can vary greatly depending on the time of year, temperature, rainfall, and crop and in-field practices.

When collecting samples keep in mind that a measurement of flow (the volume of water leaving a site) would help determine the total nutrient loading into a body of water. Also, an additional measurement of acres being drained would help determine the pounds per acre leaving the field.

Sample collection instructions: • Sample containers should be clean and free of any residual chemicals or detergents.

• Water samples need to be at least 8 ounces.

• Samples should be taken as close to the testing time as possible (preferably within 48 hours).

• Samples should be kept refrigerated if not being tested immediately.

For more information about the test and additional testing sites, visit www. illinoiscbmp.org/Water-Testing/ or call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815875-6468.

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Keynote Speaker: Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princetton $28 per person

Tickets are available for purchase at the Bureau County Republican office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 or by calling 815-875-4461, EXT. 6320. Seats are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.

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