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Hall: Good news and bad news School board reviews audit, report card

By Becky Kramer news@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall High School Board of

Education received both good and bad news from auditor Dave Wilcoxson during the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2014 audit.

The audit looks at many aspects of school finances, but the main area of focus is in the following funds: Education, operating and maintenance, transportation and working cash.

During the past year, there was deficit spending of

$398,000 in these funds.

The good news is there is still reserve money in each of the funds, but the bad news is there is not a large balance. Wilcoxson explained these balances are quickly dwindling and will not last long without an increase in revenue or a decrease in spending.

Wilcoxson explained to the board this lower score is mostly due to cuts in

state funding. Hall has lost approximately $500,000 in funding from 2010 to present.

The overall audit score went down from 3.8 last year to 2.8 this year, which puts Hall High School on a financial warning list. Superintendent Mike Struna will be required to adopt a deficit reduction plan.

Struna reviewed the dis-

trict’s FY ‘14 report card which will be released to the public at the end of October. Some of the highlights include a 94 percent attendance rate which is down slightly from the year before. Struna said their biggest problem with attendance is on Mondays. The staff and administrators are going to meet to make a plan to address this issue.

The 2014 graduation rate was 89 percent which is up significantly from 2013’s rate of 78 percent.

Fifty-six percent of the students at Hall High School met or exceeded the state standards in reading but only 43 percent met or exceeded in math. There was a significant growth in the

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County board hears update on health issues Daily meetings held on Ebola virus

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department is continuing to monitor various health issues, including the flu, West Nile Virus and now the Ebola virus.

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Bureau County Board in Princeton, Loretta Volker, who serves as the county board’s representative on the county’s health board, reported there have been daily meetings with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control through conference calls and webinars to discuss the Ebola virus, to learn how to prevent it and to prepare for Ebola. Airports in the area have been taken into the preparation process. The local health department is part of the preparation discussion as well, Volker said.

In other health issues, Volker said the health department continues its respiratory flu vaccinations, with another walk-in flu clinic set for Oct. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m., at the health department in Princeton. Local testing and surveillance for the West Nile Virus has concluded, and once again, there were no positive test results this year, Volker said.

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Volker announced the local health department was awarded a $94,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase access to healthy foods by promoting direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities, such as farmers markets in both Bureau and Putnam counties.

In other business at Tuesday’s county board meeting, Fees and Salaries Committee member Jeff Mangrich presented a request from Gateway Services to increase its tax levy from .033 to .04 for 2014, to be collected in 2015. Most of the increase was due to new services which would be provided, Mangrich said.

Also, Gateway Services expects to broaden the number of people served because of the Affordable Healthcare Act, committee member Steve Sondgeroth said.

The Fees and Salaries Committee had recommended granting the .04 tax levy, which was less than originally requested

by Gateway Services. The increased tax would mean about another $41 in taxes for the owner of a $100,000 home.

After further discussion, the board agreed to delay action on the Gateway Services request until more of its questions could be answered.

In her report to the board, Buildings and Grounds Committee Chairman Kristi Warren said the county is still having some issues with

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Six women from all areas of the Illinois Valley were presented with a Women of Distinction award during a luncheon held Thursday at Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby. Pictured (left to right) are Mary Lanham of Sheffield, Carole Yandel of Wyanet, Eleanor Walker of Princeton, Michelle Brady of Peru, Donna Barker of Wyanet and Pam Lange of Princeton. See more photos from the Women of Distinction event on Pages 2 and 12.

Women of Distinction Crowd gathers to honor six Illinois Valley women

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

OGLESBY — Six women from all areas of the Illinois Valley were honored at the second annual Women of Distinction awards luncheon held Thursday afternoon at the Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby.

A packed house— comprised mostly of women and a handful of fellows — spent the afternoon to help honor the six women chosen from various areas around the Illinois Valley.

Each Woman of Distinction spoke to the crowd, many sharing stories about volunteerism, challenges and strength.

Following is a little about what

each Women of Distinction had to say: Michelle Brady of Peru talked about how volunteering is something that just comes natural to her.

“I don’t think twice about the volunteering. I (volunteer) … it’s just how my mother raised me,” she said. “I’ve always said if I can put a smile on one person’s face, it’s made my day.”

Brady, who just returned from a trip to Haiti, where she was instrumental in working with children and their families, talked about how surprised she was during her trip. What she thought would be a trip to benefit others, she discovered it was a trip that helped her.

“It softened my heart and opened my eyes that life is about caring for one another,” she said.

Carol Yandel of Wyanet gave reasons of why volunteerism is so important to her and how people

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have to make time to do something positive in their communities.

“When somebody asks me why I do what I do, all I can say is I enjoy being involved in my community,” she said. “Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of communities, and there are so many ways people can volunteer. “ Yandel said the best thing about volunteering is that a person can pick and choose what interest them and their abilities.

“Every community has a variety of needs when it comes to volunteers. Some are very busy jobs, and some are not,” she said.

Pam Lange of Princeton talked about her own journey with the Bureau County Historical Society, which started in 1986.

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Kathy O’Malley gave the keynote address at the 2014 Illinois Valley Women of Distinction Luncheon Oct. 17.

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Out& about

Images from 2014 Illinois Valley Women of Distinction Luncheon Oct. 17 Photos by Kath Clark, Goldie Currie and Shannon Serpette

Donna Barker

Michelle Brady

Mary Lanham

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SVE Board studies budget Hermes: ‘This building project is the culprit of this deficit budget’

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

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Bounce Back-ers celebrate with reunion Liberty Village in Princeton celebrated its annual Bounce Back Reunion held on Oct. 15 with lunch and a special Bounce Back cake. Residents who have completed the program met for lunch and a time to visit with their therapists and friends.

Included in the cake cutting were graduate Lois Johnson, Lindsay Dean, MS CCC/ SPL director of rehab, graduates Mary Ryan and Ray DeMarlie, and Lori Frick, marketing director.

Health department announces walk-in flu clinic on Oct. 29 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Health Department will offer a flu clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the health department.

The department will be accepting private insurance for adults and children. Medicare Part B will be accepted as well. Medicaid is only accepted for children 18 and under. Bring the appropriate card (private insurance, Medicare Part B or Medicaid card) to the clinic.

Flu shots will be $30 except for children 6 months through 18 years

who qualify for VFC vaccine but do not have a Medicaid card. The fee for those children (6 months – 18 years) is $12.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), everyone age 6 months or older should get a flu shot. Following the “three C’s” (cover your cough, contain the spread of disease by staying home if you are sick and control the disease by washing your hands) will also help keep your family healthy during flu season.

On average 5 to 20 per-

cent of Americans catch the flu every year, with more than 200,000 being hospitalized (including 20,000 children) and 36,000 dying from flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot every year.

For more information and updates on flu shot clinics in Bureau and Putnam counties, go to the health department website at: www.bpchd. org or like them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/bpchd.

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SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Elementary School Board got its first look on Wednesday at the district’s budget watch, just three months into Fiscal Year 2015.

Right now, the budget is showing the district has already spent 41 percent of the $9 million projected for expenditures this year.

Superintendent Jim Hermes explained the reason why the numbers look high is because of the expected construction bills the district is paying off for the new school addition.

Hermes talked about the district’s current deficit budget and explained it is so because of the all costs that go along with the new addition.

The district had to purchase new tables, chairs and other items for the new addition, and those expenses are what is throwing off this year’s

$1.3 million will be used to pay off the remaining construction bills.

The district has received 95 percent of local tax money, which means they are about $37,000 short of their overall expected amount.

Hermes said the district could see more tax monies come in, but it’s rare that schools ever see 100 percent of all tax monies.

Looking at general state aid payments, the district has received 18 percent of what they are expecting for the year.

“We’re only going to see about 89 percent of what we should get,” Hermes said, referring to state aid payments. “We didn’t (budget) for 100 percent, and only projected that 89 percent.

That’s about $350,000 of what we are entitled to.”

The board will be holding a hearing on the night of the next regular school board meeting to discuss increases in administrative costs. Hermes explained the costs have gone up due to salary increases, basic year-toyear funds and furniture for office use.

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glance at the budget numbers.

“We aren’t doing anything different than we’ve done in years past when we had a consistent budget. This building project is the culprit of this deficit budget,” he said.

Hermes mentioned he is also keeping a close look on the district’s bonds and is hoping around 2018 to refinance them, under the condition the market is good.

Doing this would help bond rates and potentially save taxpayer dollars.

Looking at the revenue side of the FY 2015 budget, Hermes said the district has received a little over $1 million thus far, which is about 32 percent of what is expected for the year.

The district has projected to receive around $8 million total in revenue this year.

Right now, Hermes is waiting to receive the last 10 percent of the grant used to pay for the school addition project. The

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PRINCETON — A meet and greet for state Sen. Darin LaHood will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the conference room at the Bureau County Republican, 800 Ace Road, Princeton.

wishes and capabilities. For more information, call The Closet at 815-875-3145 and speak with Julie or Ellen.

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WYANET — Fall clean up at Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet will be Nov. 3.

All items must be removed by sunset on Nov. 2. Everything will be removed and disposed of on Nov. 3. Questions may be directed to the village hall by calling 815699-2631.

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Women have to make time to do something positive in their communities.

“When somebody asks me why I do what I do, all I can say is I enjoy being involved in my community,” she said. “Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of communities, and there are so many ways people can volunteer. “ Yandel said the best thing about volunteering is that a person can pick and choose what interest them and their abilities.

“Every community has a variety of needs when it comes to volunteers. Some are very busy jobs, and some are not,” she said.

Pam Lange of Princeton talked about her own journey with the Bureau County Historical Society, which started in 1986.

“What’s been exciting for me over the years is to see the growth and interest in local history, both in the historical society and the county itself,” she said.

Lange pointed out how the historical society has expanded from one to three buildings, with their latest acquisition being the 1912 former Matson Public Library building, which they hope to open as a county history center.

‘Throughout Bureau County, it’s been inspiring to see so many museums opening in our communities,” she said. “Back in the day it was just the county museum in Princeton — a little room in the courthouse basement in 1937 — and now today, you can see 10 other museums scattered across the county.”

Eleanor Walker of Princeton humored the crowd with stories about darndest things her former students have said throughout the years.

She explained her desire

of wanting to become a teacher came from her love of teaching Sunday school and Bible school.

As a principal’s daughter, she explained the hardship of having to set the bar high — luckily she had an older sister to help her along the way.

In 1958 she graduated from college and started teaching second grade at Lincoln School in Princeton. She explained how appreciative she’s been all these years for the mentors and supportive parents she had along the way.

“I always think about schools as there are many children who have many loves, but there are also the children who will take the hand of anybody who is kind enough to give it to them; and I think that’s what education is all about,” she said.

Mary Lanham of Sheffield is blessed to have grown up with two strong role models — her mother and grandmother.

Both were heavily involved in community organizations and watching their involvement is how Lanham became who she is today.

“Being a service to others has pretty much been a lifelong commitment for us,” she said.

Lanham, along with her husband, Cleo, started the Western Bureau County Food Pantry five years ago.

“We feel very blessed by the giving spirit of the people in our community and the surrounding areas.

We couldn’t do it without this,” she said.

Lanham shared a secret — what a person gives is what comes back to them 100 percent.

“We give these folks food, but what they give back are blessings and acts of kindness that make me feel grateful beyond words,” she said.

Donna Barker of Wyanet talked about how her posi-

tion at the Bureau County Republican has given her a lot of opportunities to meet people and learn from them.

“There’s so much you learn from all these people we’ve been able to meet,” she said.

She reflected on her favorite assignments, and also touched on the tough assignments she’s faced along the way.

Barker shared her enjoyment in visiting classrooms around the county and watching the passion and dedication from teachers, while seeing the students work hard to reach further than they did the day before.

“When I leave those classrooms and go back to the office, I know that whatever work has taken place in Bureau County that day, none of it is more important than what took place in those classrooms without a doubt,” she said.

WGN co-host of the Kathy and Judy Show — Kathy O’Malley — was the keynote speaker. She entertained the crowd, as she spoke of the importance of having girlfriends and how they help you make your life complete.

She also modeled the “perfect” dress for the crowd.

Justus Bystry, 12, and Faustina Bystry, 8, of Princeton entertained the crowd with guitar and violin, respectively.

Illinois Valley Living Magazine/Bureau County Republican Editor Terri Simon emceed the event.

“It was such a fun day,” Simon said of the event.

“I truly believe women should empower each other, and this was a great opportunity for everyone to get together, have fun and enjoy each other’s company. it was also the perfect chance to honor six women who truly have made a difference in the Illinois Valley.”

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said.

To address the delay, Warren said the committee will ask State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann to write a letter to Starved Rock Communications saying the company has

30 days to wrap up the project. There is also an issue with the FCC license for the vehicular repeaters, with that license application apparently not yet submitted, though the committee had been

told it was. The company will have to show proof that the application has been submitted before the county will pay its final bill, Warren said.

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BCUW honors bank representatives Area bank representatives recently met Bureau County United Way (BCUW) Executive Director Andrea Anderson at the campaign thermometer as she raised the meter just above 10 percent of the $120,000 goal. Anderson explained the area banks have showed great support of the BCUW throughout the years in a variety of ways — whether it was attending fundraiser events, spreading the word about BCUW or through their own annual in-house campaigns for BCUW. Pictured are (left to right) Carolyn Taylor of Heartland Bank and Trust, Rick Clary of Centrue Bank, Anderson, Sue Spratt of Midland States Bank and president of the BCUW Board, and Sara Hudson of Heartland Bank and Trust.

Hall From Page 1 percentage of students meeting or exceeding in science from previous years with 51 percent of students meeting or exceeding.

The board unanimously approved the FY ‘14 School Report Card.

Tony Orlandi of Leopardo Construction provided the board with a construction update.

Eighty percent of the overall project has been

Board From Page 1 Starved Rock Communications which has still not wrapped up the final punch list of needed work

awarded. Bid packages 4B and 4C are remaining along with demolition.

Work continues to progress even with the abundance of rain during the past week.

In other news: Donna Rutgens and other members of the Julie Taliani Memorial Ride Group presented the board a check in the amount of $1,000 for Back the Track.

Board members will be attending the Triple I Convention in November.

on the county’s communication system upgrade.

The county is working with consultant Jim Eatock on overseeing that project, which was started two years ago. The vehicular repeaters are still expe-

Hall High School is currently in 16th place in the State Farm “Celebrate My Drive” program. Winning schools have a chance of winning one of eight $25,000 prizes, or the top school will receive $100,000.

Hall High School will be in attendance on Casmir Pulaski Day to make up for a day the school was closed in August.

The next board meeting will be Nov. 19 in the library.

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riencing some programming issues. The logging recorder is not functioning yet, though a needed piece of equipment is ordered. There are still some other miscellaneous items to be done, Warren

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Grand jury returns indictments PRINCETON — The Bureau County grand jury considered the following cases when it met in session Oct. 14, at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton: • Doss E. Pullen, 54, of Spring Valley was indicted for the Class 2 felony of aggravated intimidation. He is accused of threatening bodily harm to a Bureau County deputy if the deputy did not release him on Sept. 15.

Bureau County Deputy Teresa Kliest testified before the grand jury. Pullen is free from custody, having posted 10 percent of a $30,000 bond.

• Christopher Cain, 18, of Kewanee was indicted for the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of cannabis.

He is accused of possessing more than 30 grams but less than 500 grams of cannabis on Sept. 16. Walnut Police Chief Tom Ptasnik testified before the grand jury. Cain is free from custody, having posted 10 percent of a $7,500 bond.

• Edward A. Sheehan, 49, of Merrionette Park was indicted for the Class 4 felony of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is accused of

driving a vehicle on Interstate 80 on Sept. 24 while under the influence of alcohol and while his driving privileges were revoked because of a DUI conviction. Illinois State Police Trooper Christopher Gorman testified before the grand jury. Sheehan is free from custody, having posted 10 percent of a $20,000 bond.

• Jay S. Barlow, 49, of Princeton was indicted for the Class 3 felony of intimidation. He is accused of attempting to prevent a Princeton Police officer from detaining him on Sept. 26 and threatening to do harm to the Princeton Police Officer. Princeton Patrolman Jacob Foster testified before the grand jury. Barlow is in custody, with bond set at $25,000.

• Michael A. Summers, 49, of Henry was indicted for the Class 4 felony of sexual exploitation of a child. He is accused of exposing himself in the presence of a child under the age of 13 on Oct. 5. Princeton Police Patrolman Kendra Bierbom testified before the grand jury.

Summers is in custody, with bond set at $25,000.

• There were three suppressed cases.

Meeting Minutes Illinois Valley Community College OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board approved a four-year contract with faculty Oct. 9. It had earlier been accepted by 83 instructors and counselors represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local 1810.

“This agreement provides for real economic salary increases, includes a revised salary schedule and merges various letters of agreement and understanding into the contract,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran.

Estimated cost to the district averages 2.5 percent per year over the length of the contract that expires at the end of the summer session in 2018, Corcoran said.

The agreement does not add to the salary base nor does it provide for step movement the first three years; however, the starting salary does increase each year through the elimination of a step. All contracted employees will move to the high-deductible health plan by Jan. 1, 2016, and employees who remain on plans 1 or 2 in 2015 will have an additional premium share.

Following closed session, the board approved a 2.5 percent increase in part-time faculty pay, a 2 percent increase for Cheryl Roelfsema, vice president for business services and finance, variable increases for employees not affected by labor agreements, a 1 percent increase to the salary schedule for coaches and a $3,000 stipend for men’s and women’s tennis coach Julie Milota.

In other action, the board approved: • The appointment of Scott Curley as director of facilities. Curley had been serving as interim director since March 1 and was supervisor of facilities before that.

• Preparation of the 2014 tax levy by President Corcoran. A tentative levy will be presented in November with final approval set for December.

• The purchase of four virtual reality arc welding trainers for $80,164 from Airgas of Peru.

In other business, the board learned: • Stephanie King has been appointed public services librarian. King has a master’s in library and information science from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

• Shipping and receiving clerk Loree Kellett left the college Oct. 2 for full-time employment.

• IVCC has revised its administrative procedures for posting and filling interim appointments.

• Phase 3 construction of student life space, a cyber café and Emergency Medical Service and forensics classrooms and labs is expected to be completed by late November 2015, Corcoran announced. He credited Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley) and Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) for their role in helping IVCC receive a $300,000 special appropriation “for this extraordinary project.”

• An estimated 350 people, including 126 scholarship recipients, attended the Foundation’s Sept. 18 scholarship recognition event in the gym.

• Continuing Education Center employee Jennifer Sowers was inducted into the Small Business Development Center’s 40 Under 40 class. Instructors Kim Radek and Delores Robinson were recognized by the

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• A total of 14 students participated in the Oct. 7 Phi Theta Kappa Induction, and 45-50 are expected to enroll in the honor society by the end of the semester.

• Illinois community college presidents are endorsing a plan to offer bachelor’s degrees in applied science and nursing to increase educational attainment and completion, enhance affordability and access, strengthen workforce development, keep students in state and allow location-bound students to continue their education.

DePue Unit School District

DEPUE — The DePue Unit School District met at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and conducted the following business: • Approved the consent agenda.

• Appointed Adriana Mejia as the new school board member.

• Heard from a representative from Hopkins & Associates who conducted a short presentation of the district’s audit information.

Superintendent Randy Otto reported: • Staff observations have begun. Principal Cuauhtemoc Reyes will be observing tenured teachers. Otto will be observing non-tenured teachers.

• During the institute day on Oct. 10, teachers were provided with a variety of meetings to attend both on and off campus. Off-campus trainings included CPI training, annual review training and writing across the curriculum for Hispanic students.

• A total of 93 junior high students will be attending StemFest on Oct. 18 at NIU. • Parent-teacher conferences are Oct. 23 and 24.

Parents of those students currently receiving Ds and Fs have been contacted by teachers and administration.

Principal Cuauhtemoc Reyes reported: • MAP student growth summary.

• ISAT performance profile was received.

• ACT comparison chart and benchmarks were reviewed.

In old business, the board: • Approved changes to board policy (second reading).

In new business, the board: • Approved usage of school facilities.

• Tabled the issue on disbanding the high school track team.

• Approved to change the November board meeting to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

• Approved district audit.

• Set out of district tuition at $9,360 per student.

• Approved to transfer $25,000 from Spring Valley City Bank Money Market to Heartland Bank Checking Account.

• Approved the resignation of Rich Croissant as second van driver.

• Approved the hiring and resignation of Cindy Frank as second van driver.

• Approved the hiring of Vanessa Martinez as a kindergarten one-on-one aide and Patrick Goy as assistant junior high track coach.

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Obituaries Joan Mercer DIXON — Joan Joyce (nee Hamm) Mercer, 87, of Dixon, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, Ill. Joan was born in Princeton to David and Clara Hamm on April 2, 1927.

Raised during the Great Depression and coming of age near the end of World War II, at age 18 Joan and a girlfriend signed Joan up to work in the U.S. War Department in Mercer Washington, D.C., much to her parents dismay. There she shook President Truman’s hand on VJ Day and met her future husband, Bob Mercer, who was serving a post with the U.S. Navy. Following a desire to become a teacher, Joan attended Carthage College for one year and worked at a bank in San Francisco before she married Bob on Sept. 26, 1948. As did many women of her generation, Joan withdrew from college to help support Bob’s education in pharmacy at the University of Iowa. After working at drug stores in Princeton and Mendota, in 1961, Bob and Joan purchased their own store, Mercer’s Pharmacy, in Paw Paw, which remained open until 1999.

In addition to raising her four children and assisting Bob at the store, Joan returned to education serving as a library assistant at Paw Paw High School. She also served part-time as a library assistant at the Paw Paw Public Library and often dressed in costume as Mother Goose reading nursery rhymes to school and children’s groups. Joan was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, a member of PEO, a long-time league bowler, an earnest golfer and member of Indian Oaks Country Club and, according to all her partners, was an excellent bridge player. After Bob’s sudden passing in 2003, Joan was blessed with six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Mercer; loving mother of JoEllen (the late William) Schlesinger, Steven (Kim) Mercer, Nancy (Hanna) Wassouf and Philip (Nancy) Mercer; dear grandmother of Brandon (Rachel) Schlesinger, Trent (Amy) Schlesinger, Sara (Matthew) Wiemer, Louis (Sara) Mercer, Suzanne Wassouf and Kara Mercer; great-grandmother of Maddux Schlesinger, Caleb and Abigail Schlesinger, June and Theodore Wiemer, and Abraham Mercer; dear sister of the late Kenneth (the late Janice) Hamm, the late David (Ernestine) Hamm and Barbara (James) Rife; and fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St. in Paw Paw. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church, 398 Chicago Road in Paw Paw, with the Rev. Anne Hoflen officiating. Interment will follow in the Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. Memorials in Joan’s name may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church or Paw Paw Public Library.

For information, contact the Torman Funeral Home at 815-627-3811 or www.TormanFuneralHome.com.

Eric Porter

TISKILWA — Eric LeRoy Porter, 61, of Tiskilwa passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton.

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

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Fall-ing into memories My grandfather was a fairly stoic man. Of German descent, his heritage taught him strict work ethics, and he worked tirelessly throughout his entire life. Besides owning and operating a small farm north of Princeton, he also worked as a night watchman at Champion in Princeton. Needless to say — between those two responsibilities — he had little time for fun and games.

Every day held chores, jobs, tasks, errands, etc. Never once do I remember Grandpa taking a nap on the couch or just frittering away the hours. There was no time to rest.

I spent a lot of time with Grandpa, and most of that time was spent working. I was the one who tagged along behind him.

Even though he was a small man, it took Terri Simon three of my steps to keep up with one of his, but that was OK. I did my best to stick with him from as soon as the sun came up until long after it had set.

Now you might think a little girl would grow tired of “helping” Grandpa with all his work, but nothing could be further from the truth. I idolized that man, and he helped me grow into a responsible, hard-working adult. On the other hand, I just happen to think I brought out the kid in him too.

I can’t begin to tell you how many times my grandfather would hold my 4-year-old hand and skip down Princeton’s Main Street. Of course we had errands to do, banking and insurance and other adult-like stuff, but when I was with him, Grandpa always seemed to shirk that stoic, responsible aura that surrounded him.

On the way home from town, Grandpa would occasionally turn the old, green Chevy into City-County Park. I would just squeal. Slowly, he’d make his way to the playground. Turning off the engine, we’d both run toward the swings, where the two of us would swing and swing and swing. Talking, laughing some more — money couldn’t have bought a better time.

On a fall day, Grandpa — who was all business when it came to jobs on the farm — would begin the task of raking leaves from around the house. A host of maple leaves would always find their way under the evergreens and around the foundation of the house.

Grandpa would spend a good deal of time raking those leaves into a huge pile in the yard, where he would eventually crumple a page or two of the Bureau County Republican, stick that paper deep into the pile and set it all on fire. But before the match was struck ...

“Are you ready?” he’d say to me, as his eyes twinkled like a little boy who was about to get us all in trouble.

Again, I’d just squeal as the two of us would run hand-in-hand toward the pile and jump into the crispy, crunchy maple leaves. We’d laugh and repeat the process over and over again. It was big fun, and to this day — 50-plus years later — I can still hear our laughter. I can still feel his hand in mine. I can still remember how good life felt.

My grandfather has been gone more than 30 years now, and quite frankly, I can barely remember any of the things my grandparents bought me. But I sure haven’t forgotten the skips down Main Street, the swings at the park, the jumps into the leaves ... or especially the laughter. Whether he knew it or not (I happen to think he did), Grandpa made time to make memories for me. I cherish them more than you know.

Instead of heading to the store this weekend, why not put your money back into your wallet or your purse and head out into the backyard and rake up a big pile of leaves. Make some memories. I guarantee the laughter — now and later — will be well worth the effort.

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

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

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The legend of Lambeau I have several, I guess what most people would refer to as “friends,” who (for reasons unbeknownst to me) are fans of the Green Bay Packers. Sometimes life is a mystery.

I, however, am not one of these people. I’m a fan of the Chicago Bears, or what I like to refer to as, a “normal” person. I tend to find that most of my Packer-backing acquaintances to be rather loud and boisterous. They also seem to be a little on the slow or dim-witted side. Their personal hygiene is also usually lacking to the point where they have odor issues. The nice guy that I am, I usually don’t like to point it out unless, of course, I happen to be writing a newspaper column.

The guy that I work with happens to be one of those stinky people. He has all of the Green Bay paraphernalia — shirts, sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs, wall banners, etc. ....

All of these items have a stench to them that he is apparently immune to.

He has gone to the extreme where he has named his dog Lambeau. For those of you who are not knowledgeable about horrible places, Lambeau Field is where the dreaded Packers play, and according to Wikipedia, the stadium was named after the legendary co-founder of the team, Curly Lambeau. I personally believe that Curly only got into football after a serious spat with his vaudevillian partners Moe and Larry. I’ve never been there, but from what I understand, it smells bad also.

Lambeau is the dog that resides

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out at our workshop. Let me describe him to you. He’s a largesized Yellow Lab that at one time I would have described as the meanest canine that has ever walked the face of the earth. In fact, the first time that I met him, he growled and viciously barked at me causing me to experience immediate weight loss, mostly in bodily fluids.

He would do this every time that I saw him. I used to think that he treated me this way because he could sense that I was a Bears fan.

I figured that his smelly, dim-witted owner had trained him to act this way toward me. Part of me still thinks that.

It didn’t take long to realize that if I was going to be at the shop on a daily basis, I was going to have to figure out how to co-exist with this hellhound. For the first week, it was the same thing every morning. He’d bark at me and then pace around and growl. I would stupidly say “Who’s a good boy?” while trying not experience anymore immediate weight loss. Some days, I was successful.

As time went by, the barking and growling became less intense and he even started to let me pet him a little. He let me fill up his food bowl and let me take him outside to go pee and all the other stuff dogs do

when they go outside.

I have come to the realization that Lambeau isn’t necessarily a mean dog. He’s just a little grumpy.

And I figured out why. It’s because of his name. That’s gotta be the reason. I’d be upset too.

Don’t tell my business partner this, but I call him by a different name when he’s not around. It’s a name that has literally soothed the savage beast. Ever since I started doing that, the dog has mellowed out quite a bit. He seems much more at ease with the world as he lays around the shop licking himself. I think that I might have missed my calling as an animal psychologist.

This once frightening beast now allows me to roughhouse with him, scratch behind his big yellow ears and he eats whatever I don’t want from my lunch. He still won’t give me his red rubber chew toy without a battle to the death, but I am confident that day will eventually come.

While I’m sitting here at the workshop writing this, my new four-legged buddy is standing beside me, panting with his slobbery tongue hanging out, looking at me with those big bloodshot, brown eyes. He’s just a big old lug of a mutt, and I’m sure that I’ll have all sorts of stories about him as time goes on.

But for now, you’ll have to excuse me. Soldier Field has to go outside and tinkle.

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

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com Births announced — Meet the newest arrivals to the area on Page 9. Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

‘Road Tripping’ program at historical society dinner Reservations due Oct. 30 PRINCETON — Larry McClellan from Crete, Ill., will be the guest speaker at the Bureau County Historical Society’s annual dinner on Nov. 6 at the Wise Guys Banquet Room, 2209 N. Main St. in Princeton. Social time will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

“Road Tripping: 100 Years of Named Highways & Good Roads” is the title of McClellan’s presentation. He will talk about the colorful names roads were given before interstates and federal highways – names like the Lincoln, Dixie and Mississippi Valley highways.

He will also discuss how changes in American culture and society have

Character Counts — Lincoln Elementary School has announced its Character Counts winners.

See Page 10.

Community Notes Bingo PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

World Community Day PRINCETON — Church Women United with host World Community Day on Nov. 7. All women are invited to a soup supper at 6 p.m. at St. Louis Harkrader Hall.

Participants will enjoy supper, fellowship with other Christian women and a program titled “Through God Our Hands Can Heal.” There will be child care. For more information, contact Sue Scruggs at 815-875-1446.

impacted transportation in Illinois. And of course, Route 66 will be included, too!

There will also be an opportunity to purchase

McClellan’s book, “The Pontiac Trail & Route 66.”

The cost of the dinner is $30 per person. The deadline for reservations is Oct. 30. The Wise Guys

Banquet Room is handicapped accessible.

For more information, contact the Bureau County Historical Society at 815-875-2184.

BCGS will meet Thursday in Princeton PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Society library, 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

The meeting will feature Ron Weitzel from the Peoria area.

Weitzel is a retired high school German teacher and has been deeply involved with German/ American cultural projects. In addition, he was coordinator of a German/American student exchange program for 20 years.

His program for the evening will be a slide presentation that will take the audience back in time as far as 1861. He will make the area around where the counties of Bureau, Lee and LaSalle meet come alive through recently

discovered documents from the early days. These documents, consisting of school board minutes, financial records, attendance records and grade books, were discovered in the Weitzel farmhouse near the site of the former Hinkel School on the Old Chicago Road, slightly northwest of Mendota. This area was settled by many German immigrants. Through studying these records, Weitzel has learned a lot about those early settlers which he will share.

The public is invited to this free program. Those needing further information may contact the library at 815-879-3133 or visit during the regular hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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BVN improves playground Bureau Valley North is almost finished with its playground project. The equipment came from the old Manlius Elementary School. Once the pea gravel is delivered, the project will be complete.

• Happy birthday on Monday to Doug Kann and Jeff Dzik. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

• A card shower is being held for Edward “Red” Nestler of Spring Valley, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Oct. 21. Anyone wishing to send him a card may do so by sending it to him at: 301 East Erie St., Spring Valley.

• Happy 18th anniversary today, Saturday, to Jerry and Denise Reed.

• Happy birthday on Sunday to Ruth Hobrock. With love from all your family and friends.

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Early voting is located at the County Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse in the Basement Office 700 South Main St., Princeton Open – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Also early voting is available at the City Hall in Spring Valley 215 N. Greenwood St. Monday - Friday Open – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Early voting will be available on Saturday, October 25th and Saturday, November 1st, at the Bureau County Courthouse County Clerk’s office Open for early voting only from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on the above two Saturdays ***************************************** Look for more election information posted at www.bureaucountyclerk.com

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Homecoming royalty

Births announced Cavanagh

Hall High School held its homecoming activities the week of Sept. 29.

This year’s court included second runners-up Becky Kirkman (from left) and Dominic Pozzi; queen Emily Hoscheid and king A.J. Gaeta; and first runners-up Gianna Baracani and Ryan Cinotte.

Christopher and Jessica (Rivera) Wiseman Cavanagh of Arlington are the parents of a son, Johnny Ollivander, born Oct. 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Jaysen, 7, and Justyn, 4. Grandparents are the late Maria Rodriguez, Tamara Cavanagh of Lantana, Fla., and Robert Cavanagh of Peru.

Coons-Anderson Devin Anderson and Abigail Coons of Tonica are the parents of a son, Jayden Michael, born Oct. 12 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Jennifer Smith of Henry, and Michael and Stephanie Coons of Tonica. Paternal grandparent is Andrea Anderson of Ohio. Great-grandparents are John and Joy Coons of Tonica, and Martin Smith of Henry.

Luaisa Jesus and Rosaura (Soto) Luaisa of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Christopher J., born Oct. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Kaylie, 3.

Pozeg George Pozeg and Chantlle Smith of Mendota are the parents of a daughter, Aliviah Ruby Jean, born Oct. 11 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

She was welcomed home by two siblings, Ryan Matthew, 6, and Maria Taylor, 23 months. Maternal grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Peru and Rob Cavanagh of Peru. Paternal grandparents are Georganne Larson of Harrison, Ark., and Anton Pozeg of Yorkville. Aliviah was born on Grandma Marilyn’s birthday.

Sayler Mike and Katie (Yelm) Sayler of Princeton are the parents of a son born Oct. 15 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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The Honey Dewdrops will perform at coffeehouse PRINCETON — The musical duo known as The Honey Dewdrops will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 25 at the Princeton Coffeehouse. The coffeehouse is located at the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton.

Doors will open at 7 p.m.

The Honey Dewdrops — husband and wife Kagey Parrish and Laura Wortman — have released three albums.

Their most recent is Silver Lining, which, according to Folk Alley Blog, “perfectly captures the spirit of the Blue Ridge foothills, feeling like a collection of tunes delivered late at night on someone’s front porch. Through just two voices, a guitar, and a banjo, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish let go some beautiful and heartsick harmonies.”

The experience of listening to The Honey Dewdrops has been described as being “pulled out of daily orbits, and brought back down to the enduring truths that reside in kindred people and places” (James Potter). They have toured steadily the past four years, performing and promoting their three albums.

“Not only are they brilliant musicians, Laura and Kagey are wonderful people whose music is as genuine as their personalities,”commented Bradley Kolodner of WICB (Ithaca, N.Y.).

“They have the chops to make it big but more importantly, their sincerity and kindness will vault them to a whole new level in the coming years.”

The appearance of The Honey Dewdrops at the Princeton Coffeehouse

The Honey Dewdrops is sponsored by Dr. Jon McCutchan and Bureau Valley Vision Care.

The Princeton Coffeehouse offers traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music on a monthly basis from August through May (with the exception of December). Admission is $15.

Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available at every performance.

Open Prairie UCC is completely accessible and there is ample free parking nearby. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

St. Louis School Briefs • The Knights boys’ basketball season will begin.

On Tuesday there will be a Spirit Shirt Day and a team blessing at 2:30 p.m. The Knights will play against PCA at 6 p.m. On Thursday, the Knights will play their first home game against Deer Park at 6 p.m. The Knights are coached this year by Ron Butler. The cheerleading squad is sponsoring “Little Halos” at all of the home games. The “Little Halos” are a cheering/pom pom squad made up of kindergarten through third grades.

• St. Louis School will dismiss at 11:50 a.m. Thursday and Friday for parent-teacher conferences. LatchKey will be available until 6 p.m.

Safe House holds Hair Ball fundraising event PRINCETON — Safe House Animal Rescue League is hosting a Hair Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton. All ages are welcome. Admission is $10 per person, and children under 14 years old are free.

Chuck Hopper is the DJ. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles and free snacks. There will be a

cash bar. Prizes will be awarded for best hair and best costume.

All proceeds will benefit Safe House Animal Rescue League. It is a nonprofit organization run exclusively by volunteers. Safe House is a foster home-based rescue which focuses on rescuing at-risk pets. It is a no-kill organization where no pets are ever euthanized for space. For more information, call 815-407-7233.

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Lincoln Elementary School announced its Character Counts — Responsibility winners. The third-grade winners, above, are (front row, from left) Savannah Mistarz, Jacob Knickerbockr, Kylen Lewis, Chrissy Sierens and Jocelyn Wallace; and (back row) Cameron Adkisson, Aryal Phillips, Daniel Sousa, Jonathan Aley, Noah Baker.

The fourth-grade winners, below, are (front row, from left) Audri Swanson, Dawysn Kinsley, Sadie Thornton, Kiana Brokaw and Gen Tirao; and (back row) Karter Patterson, Daniel Cihocki, Hailey Underwood, Angela Jennings and Abbie Shute.

Perry Memorial Hospital employees participated in the hospital’s annual food drive collecting more than 600 pounds of food and more than $800. The food and money collected were donated to the Bureau County Food Pantry in Princeton, Western Bureau County Food Pantry in Sheffield, Walnut Community Food Pantry in Walnut and Wyanet United Methodist Food Pantry in Wyanet. PMH employees were challenged to donate non-perishable food items or to purchase a can for a $1 donation. The employees filled a wall in the cafeteria with donation cans. Pictured are Perry Memorial Hospital employees along with Rex Conger, president/CEO (second from the right) and Vanessa Hoffeditz, Bureau County Food Pantry community services coordinator (fourth from the right).

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Celebrating St. Louis Parish St. Louis Parish in Princeton celebrates 50 years for their school and 150 years for the parish this year with a float in the 43rd annual Homestead Festival in Princeton. Walkers included the Knights of Columbus, Respect Life, CCW and the school, along with many parents, teachers and students carrying signs and banners.

Upcoming blood drives announced Webinar planned for Tuesday Registration is being accepted for a free webinar, “Staying on Good Terms with Credit,” set for 4 p.m. Tuesday.

This program is geared for college students and young adults and can be accessed from a laptop or any com-

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Business story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican reporter Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com.

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It’s my favorite time of year — the days starting to become shorter, temperatures falling, and Mother Nature is giving us one last celebration of color before winter.

Fall is not my favorite season because of the weather changing, but it is my favorite because it is harvest time once again in the countryside. It is a time to head back to the fields and reap the crops that we have cared for, worried over and thought about all year long.

That is the perspective that I have for our own family farming operation. Harvest is also the time where I receive my “report card” as a seed dealer. Farmers, along with our own operation, are evaluating the success of particular hybrids and placing their orders for the 2015 growing season.

Harvest results are just starting to come in, and overall, the results, in most places, seem to be better than expected. We experienced a great growing season, weather wise, and the crop took advantage of it. Yes, there was no doubt some setbacks this season. For example, the wind event we had the end of June/first part of July.

We will know more later as the season continues and more yield results come in, but the farming community should be seeing yield results comparable to years past.

Harvest season is also the time of year where there is an increase of traffic in fields and on the roadways.

There is a lot more vehicle to be in charge of while in the tractor cab than compared to a standard vehicle that is

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Ag Briefs youth development, at Cloverbud 815-875-2878. program starts Ag Summary Tuesday The University of Illinois Extension invites youth ages 5-7 to participate in the 4-H Cloverbud program. The 4-H Cloverbud program uses hands-on learning activities to help kids explore art, plants and animals, science and the environment.

Jill Frueh from the Bureau County Farm Bureau will be leading the Princeton based Cloverbud group during the regularly scheduled meetings of the Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club.

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Out & about Images from 2014 Illinois Valley Women of Distinction Luncheon Oct. 17 Photos by Kath Clark, Goldie Currie and Shannon Serpette

••• Illinois Valley Living Magazine and the Bureau County Republican wish to thank all the businesses that donated door prizes, as well as the event sponsors, including Heartland Bank and Trust Co., presenting sponsor; Perry Memorial Hospital, keynote sponsor; and major sponsors Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Liberty Village, Flowers by Julia, Colonial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre and St. Margaret’s Health.

13 Sports Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 13 Tigers vault to finals — Princeton tripped DePue 1-0 in Thursday’s semifinals of the Mendota 1A Boys Regional soccer tournament. They will play Mendota at 6 p.m.

Saturday for the title. See page 14.

Football roundup

Storm, Bruins staying alive

Red Devils hang on

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The St. Bede Bruins became playoff eligible with their fifth win of the year Friday at Orion. The Bureau Valley Storm took a big step to get there.

Bureau Valley 48, Riverdale 16: Freshman quarterback Drake Davis threw for 336 yards and seven touchdowns as the Storm rolled to their third straight win and fourth overall. They will need to win at Fulton next week to become playoff eligible.

“Just looking forward to another week. Excited for the kids,” BV coach Spencer Davis said.

Davis hooked up with seven different receivers.

On top of the list was former quarterback Parker Neuhalfen, who grabbed seven balls for 123 yards and three scores. Will Konneck had three catches for 50 yards and 2 TDs and Tommy Johnston (3-64) and Blake Balensiefen

Justin Shaw (SB): 3 TDs, rushing, 1 TD by KO return Kai Tomaszeweski (PHS): 90-yard KO return for TD. Levi Bates (PHS): interception, fumble recovery.

Drew Pullam (Hall): 175 yards, 2 TDs passing.

Jake Merkell (Hall): 5 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD. Parker Neuhalfen (BV): 7 catches, 123 yards, 3 TDs receiving.

Will Konneck (BV): 3 catches, 50 yards, 2 TDs receiving.

Drake Davis (BV): 336 yards, 7TDs passing.

(1-46) each caught TD passes.

St. Bede 42, Orion 20: Justin Shaw and the St. Bede Bruins (5-3, 3-3) gained their pivotal fifth win in a big away on the

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Hall’s Jake Merkel uses a block from teammate Christian Heiden to find running room Friday night at Kewanee.

KEWANEE — Going into Friday night’s Three Rivers Conference matchup against a struggling Kewanee Boilermaker squad (0-7), the Hall Red Devils (5-2) were confident that they would pull out a win to clinch their second playoff berth in as many years.

Hall would Hall 14 have to wait Kewanee 13 for the final At a glance: buzzer as the The Red Devils B o i l e r m a k e r s escape with their gave everything sixth win to secure they had before playoff bid. the Red Devils Next: Red Devoutlasted their ils (6-2, 3-2) at opponent 14-13 Princeton (3-5, in Kewanee.

“We talked to 2-3). the kids all week about this being a trap week.

Coming off a big win against St. Bede they thought were going to come over here and just have an easy time and you can’t do that in this conference,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said. “You have to come ready to play every

Red Devils Page 16

Woeber, Rockets blast off at PHS

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Bureau Valley’s Drake Davis lines up to pass 24 yards to Parker Neuhalfen in the first quarter of the Storm’s 48-16 win over Riverdale.

Rockridge 48 Princeton 6 At a glance: Dalton Woeber (4 TDs) and the third-ranked Rockets roll.

Next: Tigers (3-5, 2-3) home vs. Hall (6-2, 3-2).

PRINCETON — It was just another night in the office for Dalton Woeber and the Rockridge Rockets.

Woeber scored five touchdowns and rushed for 295 yards to lead the third-ranked Rockets to a 48-6 win over Princeton on Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Bryant Field.

The Rockets have not lost a game since falling to defending 2A champ Newman in the season opener.

“That started a fire under us. We wanted to come out like Newman did last year and won 13 straight (to win state),” Woeber said of their opening-night defeat.

Princeton’s Levin Bates does his best to pull down Rockridge’s Dalton Woeber at Bryant Field Friday. Woeber scored five touchdowns in the Rockets’ 48-6 win.

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Volleyball: Bureau Valley def. Princeton 19-25, 25-20, 25-15

Storm comes back ‘super’ against PHS

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — An electric crowd was on hand for a three-game thriller between the Bureau Valley Storm and Princeton Tigresses during Three Rivers East play Thursday night in Prouty Gymnasium.

The Storm, who are 11-0 now in the conference and were crowned conference champions after their victory over the St. Bede Academy Bruins Tuesday, had to overcome a Princeton team that came out swinging en route to a 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 victory.

“That’s a super-sectional team over there. I’m not kidding,” PHS coach Andy Puck said. “If they get the right draw and play well through the postseason, that’s a super-sectional team.”

BV struggled early, as a 1-1 tie was as close as they could come to containing the Tigresses in first game Princeton started with a 5-1 lead in the first set, including aces from senior defensive specialist Sierra Storm and senior outside hitter Taylor Clark.

The Tigresses seized this early momentum and never trailed for the remainder of the set.

“After the first game we just talked about where we want to be and what our goals are. We’re conference champions, but we’re not done there and we really talked about that. It just lit a fire under the girls,” BV coach Abbi Bosnich said.

BV would start the second set with their own 5-1 run and would never trail the entire second game and would lead by as many as nine off of a hot shot by senior outside hitter BCR photo/Dan Dwyer Val Reuter that hit off of a Princeton defender to put BV up 19-10.

Bureau Valley coach Abbi Bosnich leads the cheers for The third set had a whole different the Storm after their come-from-behind win at Princeton

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Thursday night at Prouty Gym. They are now 11-0 in the Three Rivers East.

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Storm

Princeton’s Michael Warren and DePue’s Adrian Perez vie for the ball in Wednesday’s regional semifinal at Mendota.

From Page 13

BCR photo/ Mike Vaughn

Kuhne kicks Tigers into finals

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

MENDOTA — Tanner Kuhne was the right man at the right time for the Princeton Tigers Wednesday night.

The Tigers had one goal called back due to offsides in the first half, and another shot hit the crossbar in the second half.

Kuhne made sure his shot counted, kicking in the game-winning goal in the 74th minute to send the Tigers into the regional championship with a 1-0 win over DePue in the regional semifinals at Mendota High School.

“That shot was a hard shot.

I had to get past people since they had so many defenders

Mendota Regional Wednesday’s semifinals Mendota 4, Earlville/Leland 1 (2 OT) Princeton 1, DePue 0 (Tanner Kuhne scored with 6:09 to play for game-winner) Saturday’s finals Mendota (14-6-2) vs. Princeton (11-12-1), 6 p.m.

back. Think I got past three to four and decided to pull the trigger,” Kuhne said. “It is a great feeling to score a game winner in such a big game.

The Tigers (11-12-1) will seek their third straight regional championship when they square off against the

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feel as each team went tit-fortat scoring nine ties including the final tie at 10-10, a hard kill from senior middle hitter Lindsey Hoffert.

“I continuously say our setter does a great job. She (senior Sydney Lebahn) just puts the ball where it needs to be,” Bosnich said. “Lindsey Hoffert got hot at the end of the second game and she (Lebahn) knew that and continued to put the ball to Lindsey and Lindsey just took advantage of it and was strong at the net.”

Princeton seemed to be rattled after the kill as it started a 9-3 run that included multiple miscues from the Tigresses.

Reuter was instrumental in the run scoring two kills in the stretch.

The Storm maintained their lead for the remainder of the set to remain undefeated in the conference season.

“I wanted to see some of my younger kids in that second set compete and see how they would do with the post season environment, “ Puck said. “I’m extremely proud of my kids we battled in the first set, second set and the third set we just ran out of a gas.

Give that credit to BV, they just kept coming at us but I’m proud of my kids, they played hard, and we should do some damage.”

Clark led the Tigresses offensively with 29 assists while junior outside hitter Hailey Schultz had 12 kills and senior middle hitter Abby Jacques added 10 kills.

Lebahn had 27 assists on the night for the Storm while senior outside hitter Heaven Bennett

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Bureau Valley’s Val Reuter (above) sneaks a shot past Princeton’s Taylor Clark and Abby Jaques Thursday night at Prouty Gym. Jehna Thomas (right) and Savannah Dean cover the back row for the Storm. had 10 kills, followed by Hoffert (8) and Reuter (6).

Bosnich credited her team with maintaining their composure after senior right side hitter Ali Stiltman went down midway through the third set with an ankle injury.

“They corrected me in the locker room, that they are not a team, they’re a family so I have to make sure I use the right word. They’re family and they pick each other up. It’s good to see,” Bosnich said.

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Princeton’s Arraia Hicks tees off on the 10th hole at Red Tail Run Golf Club in Decatur to start of Friday’s opening round of the IHSA 1A Girls State Golf Tournament. She will play her final 18 holes Saturday.

It was a day of close calls for Joe Dudek.

The St. Bede senior finished with an 11-over 83 in the first day of the IHSA 1A Boys State Golf competition at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington.

It could have been a little better with some luck, St. Bede coach Rich Cummings said.

“He was an inch away so many times, he just needed one more roll on his puts,” Cummings said.

“He was grinding it out today, just couldn’t get a putt to fall today, They were right on the edge.”

Dudek stands in a sixway tie for sixth place heading into Saturday’s final 18 holes. They are 13 strokes back of leader Hunter York, a senior from Decatur Lutheran.

After a consistent round on his first nine holes (back 9), of seven straight

bogeys, Dudek finished strong with four straight pars to end his day. He also opened the front 9 with two pars “He had a much stronger back nine (the front) starting hitting greens to give himself a chance. He didn’t make any mistakes; no poor decisions.”

At Decatur: Princeton junior Arraia Hicks has a 21-over 93, good for 59th place in the Class 1A Girls State Finals at Red Tail Run Golf Club in Decatur.

Hicks started out with a 44 on the back 9, racking up three pars and four bogeys. She carded a 49 on the front 9, including two pars and three bogeys.

Lauren Chapel, a sophomore from Charleston, is the Day 1 leader at 75.

Hicks will tee off Saturday at 9:51 am.

She is the fourth girl in school history to qualify for state.

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Arraia Hicks • IHSA 1A Girls State Golf • Red Tail Run Golf Club Hole 1 White tees 383 Arraia Hicks 6 Ladies’ Par 4

2 522 7 5

3 280 4 4

4 399 8 4

5 143 3 3

6 300 5 4

7 490 6 5

8 188 5 3

9 Out Total 370 3,075 6,164 5 49 4 36 72

Hole 10 White tees 356 Arraia Hicks* 4 Ladies’ Par 4

11 337 5 4

12 398 6 4

13 114 3 3

14 513 7 5

15 380 4 4

16 300 5 4

17 185 4 3

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Joe Dudek • IHSA 1A Boys State Golf • Prairie Vista Golf Course Hole Blue tees Joe Dudek Men’s Par

1 382 4 4

2 322 4 4

3 403 3 4

4 518 6 5

5 130 5 3

6 434 5 4

7 543 5 5

8 169 3 3

9 Out Total 343 3,244 6,164 4 49 4 36 72

Hole Blue tees Joe Dudek* Men’s Par

10 345 5 4

11 395 4 4

12 171 4 3

13 568 6 5

14 415 5 4

15 140 4 3

16 492 6 5

17 362 5 4

18 IN Total 362 3,183 6,427 5 44 93 4 36 72 * Started off the back 9

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Princeton’s Jack Bays tries to avoid Rockridge’s Luke Johnson Friday.

Tigers From Page 13 The five touchdowns is a personal high for Woeber who had scores of 27, 23, 70, 25 and 37 yards.

“That felt good. I don’t know how many yards I had, but it seemed like a lot. It felt good,” he said.

Kai Tomaszewski added another kickoff return to his highlight reel, going 90 yards with 7:35 mark in the second quarter.

The PAT missed and the Tigers closed within 20-6.

PHS came up short twice on the goal line as time ran out in the first half with no timeouts remaining. QB Jacob Reinhardt and Jacob Smith were both stopped inches from the goal line.

PHS coach Jesse Snyder questioned the officials if they had crossed the line to no avail.

Snyder said the Rockets are as good as advertised.

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Woeber believes the Rockets can go aways in the playoffs. Snyder doesn’t discount it.

“We’ll see any given Saturday, any given Friday night,” he said.

• Tiger tales: PHS junior Levi Bates had an interception and a fumble recovery before leaving the game with an ankle sprain. He spent the second half with an ice bag on his foot on the bench. Jacob Smith also had an interception...

The Princeton sophomores dropped Friday’s prelim 36-22. ... Breast cancer survivors were recognized at halftime as a salute to Breast Cancer Awareness theme of the night. ... The Tigers will close the season out at home next week against rival Hall (6-2) at Bryant Field.

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Friday Night Lights Three Rivers Fulton 14, Amboy/LaMoille 13 Hall 14, Kewanee 13 Erie-Prophetstown 49, Morrison 0 Bureau Valley 48, Riverdale 16 Rockridge 48, Princeton 6 St. Bede 42, Orion 20 Others Maple Park Kaneland 58, LaSalle-Peru 6 Oregon 21, Mendota 17 Annawan/Wethersfield 61, Ridgewood 46 Saturday’s game Sherrard at Newman At Bryant Field, Princeton Rockridge (7-1, 6-0) 7 20 21 0 - 48 Princeton (3-5, 2-3) 06 0 0- 6 Yardsticks.................... R P First Downs..........................20 6 by rushing..........................17 1 by passing..........................0 1 by penalty...........................3 4 Total Yards..........................481 82 by rushing.....................32-417 31-20 by passing........................64 62 Fumbles-Lost......................2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................4-30 3-30 Punts-Average...................1-17 xxx Individual statistics Rushing: PHS - Wedekind 3-(-7), Smith 13-17, Reinhardt 5-(-2), Rossler 3-3, Tomaszewski 4-(-1), Bays 3-10. RR - Woeber 13-298 (5 TDs).

Passing: PHS - Reinhardt 9-23-1, 62 yards. RR - Johnson 4-8-2, 64 yards Receiving: PHS - Camp 3-16, Friel 2-12, Bays 2-10, Wedekind 1-(-3), Tomaszewski 1-20.

Soph prelim: Rockridge 36-22. PHS Janssen 2 TDs, 133 yards rushing.

At Kewanee Hall (6-2, 3-2) 7 7 0 0 - 14 Kewanee (0-8, 0-6) 7 6 0 0 - 13 K - Johnson 41 pass from Sheets (Claeys kick), 9:37 1Q H – Merkel 28 pass from Pullam (Krolak kick), 3:15 1Q H – Merkel 22 pass from Pullam (Krolak kick), 10:16 2Q K - Al Vervynck 4 run (kick blocked), 4:02 2Q Yardsticks.................... H K First Downs...........................9 7 Total Yards..........................257 na by rushing........................175 na by passing........................82 na Individual statistics Rushing: Hall - Hammonds 12-44, Kerr 4-6, Taber 6-45.

Passing: Hall - Pullam 16-26, 175 yards (2 TDs).

Receiving: Hall - Hammonds 2-0, Barroso 3-42, Taber 4-25, Merkel 5-95 (2 TDs).

Defense: Hall - Heiden 13 tackles, Puente 9 tackles (2 sacks), Alvarez 9 tackles, Merkel INT. At Orion St. Bede (5-3, 3-2) 7 14 7 14 - 42 Orion (6-2, 4-2) 0 13 0 7 - 20 SB - Hopps 10 pass from Brady (Shaw kick), 9:19 1Q 0 - Seys 1 run, (Dierikx kick) 0:49 2Q SB - Shaw 15 run (Shaw kick), 6:57 2Q SB - Shaw 7 run (Shaw kick), 3:24 2Q O - Lawson 5 pass from Seys (kick failed), 1:09 2Q SB - Hurr 9 run (Shaw kick), 5:16 3Q SB - Shaw 8 run (kick failed), 11:55 4Q SB - Shaw 55 punt return (run good), 10:56 4Q Soph prelim: St. Bede 30-2.

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Volleyball roundup Good night for Lady Bruins

Standings Three Rivers North

. Conf.

All Newman........................ 5-0 7-0 Erie-P’town................... 4-2 5-3 Amboy/LaMoille............. 3-2 5-3 Fulton............................ 3-2 5-3 Bureau Valley................ 3-2 4-4 Riverdale....................... 0-5 0-8 Morrison........................ 0-6 0-8

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All Rockridge...................... 6-0 7-1 Orion............................. 4-2 6-2 Hall............................... 3-2 6-2 St. Bede........................ 3-2 5-3 Princeton....................... 2-3 3-5 Sherrard........................ 1-4 2-5 Kewanee........................ 0-6 0-8 At Manlius Riverdale (0-8, 0-5) 0 0 0 16 - 16 Bureau Valley (4-4, 3-2) 20 21 0 7 - 48 BV - Konneck 26 pass from Davis (PAT failed), 10:50 1Q. BV - Neuhalfen 5 pass from Davis (PAT failed), 7:59 1Q BV - Neuhalfen 26 pass from Davis pass good) 2:02 1Q. BV - Konneck 10 pass from Davis (pass good) 11:56 2Q BV - Neuhalfen 15 pass from Davis (pass failed) 9:48 2Q BV - Johnston 19 pass from Davis (kick good) 5:38 2Q R - Beale 1 run (run good) :06 3Q. BV - Balensiefen 46 pass from Davis (kick good) 6:18 4Q R - Toppert 54 run (run good) 3:02 4Q Yardsticks.................... R BV First Downs...........................5 17 by rushing...........................4 3 by passing..........................1 14 by penalty...........................0 0 Total Yards..........................158 378 by rushing........................139 41 by passing........................19 336 Fumbles-Lost........................0 0 Penalties-Yards.................2-10 2-7 Punts-Average......................0 1-16 Individual statistics Rushing: BV - Johnston 1-13, Mead 2-15, Davis 5-13, Humphries 3-4, Johnson 1-4, Her 1-5, Konneck 2-0, Neuhalfen 1 (-1), Balensiefen 2-(-8).

Passing: BV - Davis 18-22-336 (7 TDs).

Receiving: BV - Neuhalfen 7-123, Johnston 3-64, Konneck 3-50, Balensiefen 1-46, Mead 1-23, Johnson 2-17, Herr 1-13.

Soph prelim: BV 24-22.

At Amboy Fulton (5-3, 3-2) 0 14 0 0 - 14 Amboy/LaMoille (5-3, 3-2) 0 0 0 13 - 13 F – Pidde 5 pass from Sweenie (Lemke kick), 4:05 3Q F – Simmons 3 run (Lemke kick), 1:07 3Q A – Appleman 1 run (Gutierrez kick), 8:59 4Q A – Barlow 8 run (run failed), 4:16 4Q Yardsticks.....................F AL First Downs..........................14 9 Total Yards.........................243 166 by rushing.....................55-198 35-133 by passing........................45 33 Fumbles-Lost......................2-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................5-25 8-50 Individual statistics

Rushing: AL - Jones 12-74, Barlow

13-37, Ohlendorf 7-15, Appleman 3-7.

Passing: AL - Ohlendorf 1-6-0, 6 yards; Barlow 1-1-0, 27 yards.

Receiving: F - Osborn 1-20, Simmons 1-20, Pidde 1-5 AL - Morris 2-33.

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Hall’s Chris Hammonds runs hard at the Kewanee defense Friday night.

Red Devils From Page 13 week. I don’t care if a team is 0-8 or 8-0 you’ve got to come ready to play,” The pivotal juncture in the game came late in the second quarter after Kewanee senior running back Austin VerVynk got outside of the Red Devils defense for a four-yard touchdown run to cut Hall’s lead to 14-13.

With a chance to tie Kewanee’s Travis Claeys failed to convert the point after attempt preserving the Red Devils’ slim margin of victory.

Kewanee made a statement early showing that they came to play as sophomore signal caller Nick Sheets found senior wideout Cody Goforth down the sideline for 41 yards to put the Boilers

up 7-0 with 9:37 to play in the first quarter.

Junior quarterback Drew Pullam wouldn’t be outdone as he found senior wideout Jake Merkle 28 yards and a tie ball game with 2:15 to go in the first.

Pullam and Merkel connected again four short minutes later for the game winner on a 22-yard crossing route to put the Red Devils up 14-7.

“Drew got it going offensively again, our linemen held up early and we were able to execute in our pass game,” Merkel said.

VerVynk’s run that gave Boilermakers a chance to tie came with 4:02 to play in the first half and would prove to be the final score.

Neither team could gain momentum offen-

Football From Page 13 road at Orion. Shaw ran for three touchdowns on carries of 15, 7 and 8.

He capped his big night with a 55-yard punt return to paydirt.

Quarterback Jack Brady got the Bruins on the board first with a 10-yard

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sively in the second half as each team’s defense put their opponents attack on lockdown.

“Coach (Adam) Meyer and (Ryan) Ferrari did an amazing job getting the defense ready and the defense shut it down,” Tieman said.

Hall looks to finish the regular season on a 4-0 winning streak as they take on the Princeton Tigers next week in Princeton.

“We have to get our line consistent and start blocking better than we have been so we can run the ball. We’re down a couple of linemen that have injuries right now that we have to get back and hopefully we’ll have them back next week but we have to get more consistent running the ball.”

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pass to Bailee Hopps. Shaw’s kick made it 7-0.

Andre Hurr scored on a nine-yard run on the Bruins’ second possession of the third quarter.

St. Bede travels to Sherrard to close the regular season, a win sealing a playoff bid.

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It was a good night to be a Lady Bruin.

St. Bede swept Amboy at all three levels in Thursday’s Three Rivers East volleyball play at the Academy.

The varsity was a 25-21, 25-12 winner, led by Alexa Damerell (13 points, 3 aces), Sam Whalen (7 kills, 11 digs), Claire Dudek (5 kills, 4 blocks) and Emma Perona (8 points, 3 aces, 10 assists).

Coach Dawn Williams said the Lady Bruins played with consistency.

The SBA sophomores remained undefeated in league play, 17-7 overall, with a 21-25, 25-20, 15-5 win.

The freshman match also went to St. Bede by an 18-25, 28-26, 15-7 final.

Hall 2, Kewanee 0: The Lady Devils outlasted the host Boiler Girls in a marathon first set to post a 32-30, 25-19 win on the road Thursday in Three Rivers East play. For Hall (5-14), Emily Hoscheid had 11 kills and Brooke Keegan had 32 assists, three aces and two kills), LaMoille/Ohio 2, Serena 0: The Lady Lions revenged a Little Ten tournament loss with a 25-27, 25-22, 25-17 win over the Bobcats Thursday. Erika Zimmerlein had nine kills, Alyssa Martin had nine points, Ragen Forbes had 16 digs, Rae Schultz had 14 assists and eight points, Elizabeth Geuther had six points, three kills and two blocks, and Toni Lawrence had five kills.

L/O also rallied for a 14-25, 25-15, 25-11 win in the F/S match. Paige Conner had 13 points, six kills and 19 assists, Kala Ward had 10 points, Lexi Loftus had 12 kills, Maddi Deery had seven kills, and Riley Johnson had 15 digs.

L/O made it a clean sweep with a 25-14, 25-16 win at the freshmen level.

Amboy 2, LaMoille/Ohio 0: The Lady Clippers topped the Lady Lions 25-16, 25-20 Wednesday in a friendly non-conference matchup of neighbors. Forbes had 10 digs, and Loftus had four kills for L/O. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Wyaton Hills Thursday League champs

Soccer From Page 14 host Trojans at 6 p.m.

Saturday. Mendota was a 4-1 winner over Earlville/ Leland in double overtime.

“It means a ton to us. To beat DePue was awesome.

They were a good team, and it feels nice to move on,” Kuhn said. “Mendota is going to be a hard team to beat, but if we come out strong, we can win.”

PHS coach David Gray, who previously coached at DePue, knew the Tigers would be in for a battle against the Little Giants.

“It was a nice win, we knew it would be tough,” he said. “I thought that the seeding could have gone either way, and the way the match played out seemed to prove that. It seemed like there were stretches of the match where we controlled play and put a lot of pressure on them, but could not get the break through.

“We finally got the goal with about six minutes to go. It was a great match to be a part of, both teams worked very hard and were credits to their schools.”

DePue coach Tim Stevens said the Little Giants just couldn’t play until the end.

“We felt like we did give ourselves a chance to win, however in the end our conditioning and momentum fell short,” he said.

“Going into the game we

The Ranchitos Senoritas sponsored by Los Ranchitos won the Wyaton Hills Thursday Night Light.

Team members are Nancy Bland (from left), Phyllis Miller, Kathy Clark and Carla Towne. Absent from photo is Rosalie Hobbs.

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Scoreboard Volleyball

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

DePue’s Eddy Moreno takes a header over Princeton’s Garrett Duffin in Wednesday’s regional semifinal at Mendota. felt like the progress we made as a team would carry over to a positive result. The loss was disappointing, but all it does is prove the need to be committed to our craft.

Ultimately, we came up six minutes short. We just need to be ready to play through that time next year.”

Princeton out shot DePue 13-7, with Isaac Salazar making six saves on goal for the Tigers.

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DePue bows out at 9-6-2.

• Tiger tales: Saturday’s winner will advance to the Peoria Christian Sectional to face the Rock Island Alleman winner at 6 p.m.

Tuesday. Macomb and Monmouth-Roseville are meeting there. ... PHS beat Mendota 2-0 on the Trojans home turf in last year’s sectional semifinals before falling to Somonauk 2-0 in the finals.

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At Prouty Gym, Princeton Bureau Valley def. Princeton 19-25, 25-20, 25-15. PHS (13-17, 8-4): A. Murray (4 kills), Altizer 1 (1 dig), Cain 1 (4 digs), Clark 4 (2 kills, 1 ace, 29 assists, 3 digs(, Holmbeck (1 dig), Jaques 4 (10 kills, 1 block), Menzel (5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 assists), S. Murray 7 (3 assists, 4 digs), Schultz 2 (12 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace), Sisler (3 kills, 1 block), Storm 4 (3 digs, 2 ace), Oeder (1 kills, 1 block). BV (20-4, 11-0): Thomas 7, Dean 7, Lebahn 6 (4 kills), Bennett 3, Reuter 2 (6 kills), Hoffert 7 (1 ace, 8 kills, 6 blocks, 2 digs), Siltman (2 kills), Bickett (4 kills, 3.5 blocks), Sophs: BV 16-25, 25-22, 25-22.

Freshmen: BV 16-25, 25-18, 25-20.

BV improved to 13-0 overall, 11-0 in conference.

At St. Bede St. Bede def. Amboy 25-21, 25-12.

SBA (9-17, 5-5): Damerell 13 (3 aces, 9 digs), E. Perona 8 (3 aces, 10 assists), Dudek 4 (5 kills, 4 blocks), Whalen 1 (7 kills, 11 digs), Postula (3 kills), Bima 92 kills, 3 blocks), Ludford (2 kills, 1 block, C. Perona (2 kills), Long (8 assists).

Sophs: SBA 21-25, 25-20, 15. SBA improves to 10-0 in conference, 17-7

overall.

Freshmen: SBA 18-25, 28-26, 15-7.

At LaMoille LaMoille/Ohio def. Serena 25-27, 25-22, 25-17. L/O (12-10): Bennett 5 (1 kill, 11 assists, 3 digs), Lawrence (5 kills), Martin 9 (1 ace, 2 kills, 24digs), Geuther 6 (2 blocks, 3 kills), Loftus (1 kill), Forbes 2 (16 digs, 1 ace, 2 kills), Schultz 8 (14 assists, 4 aces, 1 kill, 1 dig), Johnson 2 (1 ace, 5 digs), Zimmerlein 5 (9 kills, 3 aces, 3 digs), Hughes (1 kill), Loftus (1 kill).

F/S: L/O 14-25, 25-15, 25-11. L/O: Conner 13 (1 aces, 6 kills, 19 assists, 4 digs), Cherry 2 (1 ace, 1 kills, 2 digs), Bennett 2 (3 digs), Loftus 7 (12 kills, 2 digs), Deery 2 (2 aces, 7 kills, 5 digs, 1 block), Johnson (15 digs), Ward 10 (1 dig).

Freshman: L/O 25-14, 25-16.

At LaMoille Amboy def, LaMoille/Ohio 25-16, 25-20. L/O (11-10): Erin Bennett 3 (1 kill, 3 assists, 1 dig), Lawrence (1 kill), Martin 4 (1 ace, 1 kill, 2 digs), Walker (1 dig), Geuther (1 block), Loftus 1 (4 kills), Forbes 2 (10 digs), Fahs (1 kill), Conner (2 kills), Schultz 2 (8 assists, 1 kill), Johnson 4 (1 ace, 3 digs), Zimmerlein (3 kills), Pinter (2 digs).

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We are looking for a fulltime & part-time DIETARY PERSON and a part-time HOUSEKEEPER. Please apply at Colonial Healthcare and Rehab Centre , 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL

GENERAL MANAGER for North Central Illinois country elevator. Marketing & personnel management experience desired.

Send resumes to: Box 336 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Positions available for Production, CNC Operators, Assembly, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, Packing and Stock.

Locations in LaSalle, Peru, Ottawa and Princeton.

1st & 2nd shifts available Contact us at: MANPOWER 815-223-7942

AG VIEW FS, INC. is accepting applications for a Seasonal Part-Time Employee to perform various office duties at our Ohio, IL location. Please send resume to attention Ray Cheline or stop at our Princeton office for an application at: 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356

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11:00 am - 3:00 pm Princeton Public Library Matson Room 698 East Peru Street, Princeton IL MANY OPEN POSITIONS Wages ranging $8.25 - $16+/hour Packers, Sanitation, Order Fill, Mixer, MO, Electrical Maintainence, CDL A & B Hazmat a plus, Clerical with Insurance experience or Accounting

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Please drop off resume at: 124 South Main, Princeton, IL

F/S: L/O 20-25, 25-12, 25-19. L/O: Conner 18 (10 aces, 4 kills, 25 assists, 5 digs), Cherry 2 (1 ace, 3 kills), Bennett 3 (1 ace, 1 dig), Loftus 7 (3 aces, 7 kills, 2 digs), Anderson 2 (4 digs), Deery 10 (6 aces, 8 kills, 7 digs), Muncy (2 kills), Johnson 1 (1 kill, 16 digs).

Freshman: L/O 26-24, 21-25, 19-17.

L/O: Forbes 5, Bennett 10, Loftus 7, Ward 9, Deery 4, Muncy 4.

At Kewanee Hall def. Kewanee 32-30, 25-19. Hall (5-14): Hoscheid (11 kills, Keegan (32 assists, 4 digs, 3 aces, 2 kills), Other matches Rock Falls def. Mendota 25-16, 25-14 Orion def. Morrison 25-19, 25-17 Annawan def. West Central 25-12, 25-15 Henry def. Woodland 25-22, 19-25, 25-23

Boys soccer

Mendota 1A Regional Wednesday: (1) Mendota 4, (4) Earlville/Leland 1 (2 OT).

(2) Princeton 1, (3) DePue 0. Scoring: Kuhne (P) 74th minute. Shots: P 13, D 7.

Saturday: Title - (1) Mendota (146-2) vs (2) Princeton (9-6-2), 6 p.m.

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BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Hours are Monday-Friday- 7:30-4:00, duties include but not limited to: • Must have computer skills and work well with others.

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• Accounts receivables/collections for residents • Monthly Billing & statement reports • Responsible for resident trust • Census reports • Verify insurance benefits • Maintain Daily ledger entries • Prepares & makes bank deposits • Maintains close contact with corporate office for IDPH Please apply or send resume to: Colonial Healthcare & Rehab Centre 515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton IL 61356

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228 • Help Wanted The Board of Directors' of Bureau County Housing Authority are accepting applications through October 24, 2014 to fill the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR position. This is a fulltime salaried position with benefits. Education and/or experience in business, management, finance, public service, government, or related field helpful. Salary negotiable.

Drug screening, fit for duty test, and Bureau County residency requirement.

E-mail: laurel@bcha1.com for a job description and required application or stop in 444 South Church Street, Princeton, IL or 415 West Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL to pick them up. Equal opportunity employer ILLINOIS VALLEY WASTE SERVICES Is looking for a WASTE COLLECTOR with at least a class B CDL with an air brake endorsement for residential manual trash pick-up. Full benefit package includes medical, dental, 401(k). Candidate must have a current CDL to be considered. You must fill out an application in person at: Illinois Valley Waste Services located at 1530 Peggy Lane, Princeton, IL 61356 from the hours 8am-4pm. EOE

229 • Professional/ Clerical St. Margaret's Health NURSE MANAGER OF CRITICAL CARE SERVICE Full-Time. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred or must obtain within one year of hire.

Current or eligible for Illinois RN license. ACLS, PALS, ECRN and TNCC or TNS required. Five years clinical experience in Intensive Care and/or Emergency department experience required. A minimum of three years previous management experience preferred. Apply on-line: www.aboutsmh.org EOE CLIFTONLARSONALLEN Is looking for a Seasonal Tax Preparer to prepare/review tax returns in our Princeton IL office. For more information or to apply go to: www. claconnect.com/Careers PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you promote your job openings and get your business full staffed.

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Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

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If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales All in Good Used Condition.

Sofa, 80” (plaid in burgundy, dark green, cream), $60; small wood Rolling Kitchen Cabinet $40; Hutch/Buffet (white/ light oak) $100; TV Entertainment Armoire, 2 drawers $25; Swivel Rocker, cream colored, $20; small Secretary Desk $100; Standing Jewelry Box $20.

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460 • Garage Sales MARK 217 West Hennepin. Friday, Saturday, October 17, 18; 8:30am4:30pm.

3 FAMILY SALE. Antiques, wood furnace, some furniture, trains, lots of household, old Fisher Price stuff, books, dolls, some tools, ceiling attic ladder. 24' above ground pool?

PRINCETON 128 North Beech. Friday, October 17, 9am-3:30pm; Saturday, October 18, 9am-1pm.

Microwave, 3 piece patio set, electric keyboard & stand, dishes, clothes, linens, Christmas decorations, homemade Christmas cards & gift tags, doll blanket sets, knickknacks, appliances, misc.

PRINCETON 1714 South Euclid. Thursday, Friday, October 16, 17: 8am4:30pm; Saturday, October 18, 8am-12pm. Boy's toddler, women's & men's clothes kitchen, home décor, furniture, tools, toys, books, vacuum.

Something for everyone!

PRINCETON 207 South Chestnut. Friday, October 17, 11am-4pm; Saturday, October 18, 7am-3pm; Sunday, October 19, 9am2pm. END OF THE SEASON SALE. Household, toys, shoes, clothing ranging from girls, juniors, women & men, antiques

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PRINCETON 217 West Boyd. Friday, October 17, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 18, 9am-12pm.

Celestron Telescope, corner curio cabinet, wooden desk, massage chair, jewelry, artificial pumpkins, antiques, birdhouses, men & woman's clothing small to 3X, household, knickknacks, seasonal, and more. PRICED TO SELL!

2008 TOYOTA Solara, charcoal leather interior, 2 door, black, very clean, 49,000 miles, 4 cylinder. $13,200. 815-441-3697

RURAL HENNEPIN 2-1/2 acres. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, detached garage. LP heat. $85,000.

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1988 53' Great Dane Van Box Trailer. Good box & doors. Needs brakes.

Great storage. Pin and take. $2000 or best offer.

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BUILDING LOT 75'x150' zoned R3, includes 1 car garage. $25,500.

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PRINCETON 603 North Vernon. Saturday, October 18, 8am-1pm.

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Antiques and vintage items, collectibles, dolls, toys, household, misc. items RURAL PRINCETON 2.3 miles west of Princeton on Rt 6, (Old Willo-B Building). Friday, Saturday, October 17, 18, 8am3pm.

HUGE GARAGE SALE Our Table Benefit Lots of Everything RURAL PRINCETON 6 miles north of Princeton on Rt 26, turn west on 2300 North Avenue, 1st house. Friday, October 17, 8am-3pm; Saturday, October 18, 8am- noon.

Many Longaberger items at greatly reduced prices, glassware some antique, decorative items, treadmill, silverware and silver items, bathroom vanity with sink, baby and little boy clothes through extra L tall men's & women's, video games, books, old and new ice skates, old tobacco boxes. Numerous other items TISKILWA 208 South Arch Street. Thursday, October 16, 8am-6pm; Friday, October 17, 8am-2pm; Saturday, October 18, 8am11am.

MOVING/GARAGE SALE. Variety of Items TISKILWA 480 Adams Street. Friday, Saturday, October 17, 18; 8am-4pm.

Womens clothes 14/16, household goods, some tools

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

Also: $325 Mobile Home Rental + deposit. No pets.

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

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Wood Burner Wonderwood automatic with blower, brick lined, free standing. Good shape. $150. 815-303-7984

RESTAURANT with upstairs APARTMENT For Sale in DePue Brick building, excellent condition.

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1 BEDROOM downstairs apartment available now. $625/month plus deposit.

No pets or smoking. All utilities furnished, 1 garage stall, laundry in basement. New carpeting, painting. 1 years lease required. 815-228-7350

PRINCETON 206 South First. 3 bedroom, first floor. Recently remodeled. $550. No pets. No smoking. Call 815-876-7320 PRINCETON 3 Bedroom, 2 story apartment. $750 per month. Balcony, Dishwasher, Laundry. No Pets.

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PRINCETON In The Country, 2 bedroom apartment.

Access to lake for fishing available. Water, sewer, garbage provided. $550 a month + deposit. References & application required. 815-303-1865

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San Francisco 49er's winter coat, size large, like new, $80.

Call 815-303-1090 Used barnwood boards 2x6's, 1x6's, 1x12's, 1x6's tongue & groove with old paint on. $3 per board foot. 815-866-7329

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REMODELED 1 bedroom, 1 bath, one level brick home. All new: Paint, hardwood laminate floors, appliances, bathroom fixtures. Large yard. $550 month + security deposit.

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CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Janetta J. Vance. Letters of office were issued to Dana J. Vance of 18166 2000 N. Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 and Douglas W. Vance of 25037-200 E. St., Tampico, IL 61283 as Independent Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before April 18, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required

by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) EDWARD ) KELLERMAN, ) DECEASED. ) Case No. 2014-P-68 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of Edward Kellerman.

Letters of Office were issued on September 10, 2014 to Rosemary Kellerman, 903 West First Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Jacob J. Frost, 222 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Court House, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Executor, or both, on or before April 11, 2015, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of first publication or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Executor is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred.

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

Dated this 8th day of

October A.D. 2014.

Jacob J. Frost, Attorney at Law Attorney for Independent Administrator 222 E. St. Paul St. Spring Valley, IL 61362 Tel:(815) 323-4851 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

Any bids not including proof of insurance or mailed after that date cannot be considered.

The Cemetery Board reserves reject any and all bids.

Granville Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 28, Granville, IL 61326-0028 kornerbarb@gmail.com 815-326-0202 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

with the representative, or both, on or before April 1, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

This Notice is mailed for publication within 14 days after admission of the Will.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2014 .

MARY C. DREMANN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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999 • Legal Notices CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JANETTA J. VANCE,) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-77

GRANVILLE CEMETERY SEEKING MOWING BIDS FOR 2015 Granville Cemetery Association, a not-forprofit corporation, is seeking bids for a one year contract covering mowing and trimming as needed with special care being taken for Memorial Day weekend. Caretaker is to provide all equipment.

Some clean-up work is also required. Quote is to be per mowing and invoiced monthly.

Total area is 11 acres ± with 6.5 acres ± of open area and 4.5 acres ± of area containing some 3,000 stones to be mowed. Weed whipping of stones to be done as needed. Those interested in bidding should contact the cemetery secretary for complete details of all work to be done and equipment requirements. All bids must include proof of insurance ($1,000,000) in accordance with Illinois State Laws and must be received

by December 1, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) CECILIA M. BUTLER,) Deceased. ) No.2014-P-67 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATlON CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of CECILIA M. BUTLER, late, of the Village of Tiskilwa, IL 61368.

Letters of Office were issued on September 5, 2014, to MARIA CSUKOR, of 480 Adams Street, Tiskilwa, IL 61368, whose attorney is APLINGTON, KAUFMA, MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., PO Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Bureau County Circuit Clerk, in Princeton, Illinois, or

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Village of Buda 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, Village Hall.

A public meeting will take place on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Buda Village Hall for the purpose of providing general information to the public regarding the proposed Water plant improvements project.

The public is invited to attend and comment on such issues as economic and environmental impacts, sevice area, alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues.

By: Jeff Bitting, Mayor

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION The Village of Buda, Bureau County, IL is submitting an application for financial assistance to USDA Rural Development to upgrade existing water treatment system to meet IEPA requirements.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Buda Village Hall at 309-8952408.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 24, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as American Protection located at 21028 1800 N Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 .

Dated this 24th day of September, 2014. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) HICKORY CREEK ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT ) NO. 73-MC-9 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the HICKORY CREEK SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT will be held on November 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC No. 6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC No. 6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

OF FAIRFIELD ) DRAINAGE ) AND LEVEE ) DISTRICT ) NO. 74-MC-1 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the FAIRFIELD DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT will be held on November 3, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC No. 6182046 Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “Chemical Bid”. Sealed bids must be received in the City Clerk’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014. Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. Faxed bids will not be accepted.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Any questions should be directed to the water plant at 815-872-0811.

Jeff Clawson City Manager Pete Nelson City Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF FAIRFIELD ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT NO. 2 ) NO. 73-MC-3 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the FAIRFIELD DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 will be held on November 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC No. 6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF POND CREEK ) UNION SPECIAL ) DRAINAGE DISTRICT) No. 73-MC-15 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the POND CREEK UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT will be held on November 4, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C.,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF) DEVIL’S SLOUGH ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT ) NO. 73-MC-1 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the DEVIL’S SLOUGH DRAINAGE DISTRICT will be held on November 6, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC. 6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF GOLD ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT NO. 1 ) NO. 73-MC-6 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the GOLD DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 will be held on November 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2014.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County William S. Beneke ARDC No. 6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER )

CITY OF PRINCETON INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Princeton Water Department will accept sealed bids from suppliers of Hydrofluorsilicic Acid, Hydrated Lime, Liquid Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hypochlorite, and CO2 used in the Potable Water Supply Treatment Process.

Specifications are on file and can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office at Two South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MondayFriday.

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of the Princeton Park District, Princeton, Illinois will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2014, at 4:20 o’clock p.m. The hearing will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center at 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the District’s proposal to sell General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $770,000.00 for purposes of the general needs and requirements of the Princeton Park District.

Dated: October 13, 2014 Bob Halberg, Secretary Princeton Park District Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST ) COMPANY, an Illinois state bank, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) DAN C. ELLBERG, a/k/a Danny C. Ellberg, ) PAULA J. ELLBERG, LASALLE STATE BANK, ) as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated ) December 5, 2011, and known as Trust No. ) 2-2011, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON) RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 14 CH 76 NOTICE OF THE PENDENCY OF FORECLOSURE ACTION AND OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, of the Complaint to Foreclose filed in the above-entitled case on October 6, 2014, and that they are named Defendants in the above-entitled cause, and that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in this Court and the date on or after which a default may be entered against UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS is November 14, 2014. The following information applies to this foreclosure proceeding: 1. The title of the court and the title of the case in which the action is brought are stated above.

2. The names of all the parties and the number of the case are stated above.

3. The names of the title holders of record are: Dan C. Ellberg, a/k/a Danny C. Ellberg, and

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999 • Legal Notices Paula J. Ellberg.

4. The legal description of the real estate is: Parcel 1 (Commercial Real Estate): Commencing in the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 15 North, Range 10 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, situated in Bureau County, Illinois, at a point where the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company right of way intersects the public highway, leading from the Village of Bureau, to what is known as Red Mills; and running thence in a Southwesterly direction along said public highway, about 13 rods and 14 1/2 feet to the right of way of the Illinois and Mississippi Canal; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way of said Illinois and Mississippi Canal about 80 rods and 13 2/3 feet to the right of way of the Peoria and Bureau Valley Railway Company; and thence in a Northeasterly direction along said right of way of said Peoria and Bureau Valley Railway Company, about 12 rods and 2 feet to the lands owned by said Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, and to what is known as the Wye of said last mentioned Railway Company; and thence in a Northwesterly curve along said Wye of said last mentioned Railway Company, about 60 rods and 4 feet to the main line of the right of way of said Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; and thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way of said last mentioned Railway Company about 46 rods and 4 2/3 feet to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following 3 tracts: Tract 1: All that portion of Section 18, Township 15 North, Range 10 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, as follows: viz: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the Section line between Sections 17 and 18, Township 15 North, Range 10 East, which point is 50 feet Southerly from and at right angles to the East Bound Main Tract of said Railway; thence South along said Section line 28.9 feet to a rail monument 75 feet distant and at right angles to said East Bound Main Tract; thence Northwesterly at an angle of 111°37’ with said Section line 147.7 feet to the middle of the highway and a rail monument; thence Northeasterly at an angle of 113°20’, 29 feet to the South line of the right of way of said railway; thence Easterly at an angle of 66°34’ along said right of way line 125 feet to the point of beginning; Tract 2: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 15 North, Range 10 East of the 4th Principal Meridian lying between the present Southerly and Westerly Boundary lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway property and a line described as follows: Beginning at said first mentioned point of intersection of South right of way line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the Section line between Sections numbered 17 and 18; thence South along said Section line 28.9 feet to a rail monument 75 feet distant at right angles to said East Bound Main Tract; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 71°20’ with said Section line 453.35 feet to a rail monument that is located on the center line of North Street of Bureau, Illinois, extended and distant 1168.7 feet Southwesterly along said center line from the intersection of a center line of North Street and Kansas Street; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 9°16, for a distance of 263.5 feet to a rail monument; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 25°58’ for a distance of 241.35 feet to a rail monument; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 32°2’ for a distance of 241.3 feet to a rail monument; thence Southwesterly at an angle of 28°4’ for a distance of 236.54 feet to a rail monument in the West line of said right of way of the Branch line of

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999 • Legal Notices said Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway to Peoria and which is 100 feet distant at right angles from the center line of said branch line of railway and intersects the Northerly right of way line of the Illinois and Mississippi Canal; Tract 3: A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 15 North, Range 10 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 18; thence North 0°20’18” East, on the East line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 1265.94 feet to a point in the Southerly right of way line of the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, said point being 75.00 feet distant and at right angles to the Eastbound Main Track of said former Railway; thence Northwesterly on said right of way line, said line having a bearing of North 68°55,22” West, a distance of 19.77 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of land; thence Northwesterly on said right of way line, said line having a bearing of North 68°55,22” West, a distance of 124.33 feet to a point in the apparent centerline of a public highway leading from the Village of Bureau, to which is known as Red Mills; thence Southwesterly on said apparent centerline, said line having a bearing of South 40°34’00” West, a distance of 187.77 feet to a point in the Northerly right of way line of the former Illinois and Mississippi Canal; thence Southeasterly on said Canal right of way line, said line having a bearing of South 44o30’00” East, a distance of 163.82 feet to a point; thence Northeasterly on a line having a bearing of North 24°44’42” East, a distance of 151.87 feet to a point; thence Northeasterly on a line having a bearing of North 37°51’35” East, a distance of 97.33 feet to the point of beginning.

PINS: 23-17-151-001 and 23-18-200-003 Parcel 2 (Residential Real Estate): Lot 4 of Plasschaert’s Subdivision, being a part of Lot 100 of the Original Town, now City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded October 5, 1966 in Record Book 436, page 285 as Document No. 315769.

PIN: 16-16-254-004.

5. The common addresses or description of the location of the real estate is: Commonly known as: Route 29 at Country Road 2460E, Princeton, Illinois, 61356 and 525 Harvey Drive, Princeton, Illinois, 61356.

6. The Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is identified as follows: Mortgage dated May 3, 2011, from Dan C. Ellberg, a/k/a Danny C. Ellberg and Paula J. Ellberg to Citizens First National Bank and recorded May 3, 2011, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2011 R 01877.

Dated this 6th day of October, 2014. /c/Mary C. Dremann CLERK OF THE COURT (Deputy) Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

VILLAGE OF HOLLOWAYVILLE 102 E MAIN STREET HOLLOWAYVILLE, IL 61356 Year End Report April 30, 2014 General Fund Beginning Balance $78,023 Deposits 30,496 Interest 174 $108,693 Disbursements (38,909) Ending Balance $69,784 Motor Fuel Tax Beginning Balance $41,831 Deposits 2,624 Interest 68 44,523 Disbursements 0 Ending Balance $44,523 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 18, 2014.

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