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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Breaking ground for the new HHS

BV reviews audit

Soggy weather doesn’t drown excitement for new facility

By Goldie Currie

By Donna Barker

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MANLIUS — Auditor David Wilcoxson presented Bureau Valley School District’s annual audit at the school board meeting Oct. 28.

Wilcoxson gave a brief overview of the district’s historic financial history from as far back as 1996. He also explained how the district debt is structured and the calendar of payments through 2019.

Superintendent Dennis Thompson said the audit gives a reflection of the business practices of the district and the trends of the district’s finances.

The audit can help point out where things can happen over time and does a reasonable job of making sense of where things may go, Thompson added.

The audit for 2012-13 shows a direct revenue amount of $12,541,348 and a direct expense amount of $13,240,380. The direct revenue total does not include the $3 million worth of bonds the district sold in the fall of 2012.

Comparing those numbers to the 2011-12 audit, the district then had a direct revenue of $12,444,496 and direct expense amount of $14,121,061.

Thompson explained some of the issues Bureau Valley is seeing right now, which may also be something other school districts are detecting, is being able to predict how much state aid the district will receive each year.

Right now, the school district is receiving about $300,000 less than what it used to receive.

“In the past, when we estimated state aid, we were maybe $1,000 off from the exact amount that actually came to us,” he said.

Thompson explained every year the district has to come up with a prediction of how much state aid they anticipate receiving. While creating the school year budget, the state sends out a letter stating the district’s percentage of state aid. Each year, that percentage has been decreasing.

Thompson admits the decrease in state aid has been the biggest factor behind why the district was forced to sell bonds totaling about $3 million to help keeps funds running.

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SPRING VALLEY – Hall Township High School officials, area dignitaries, community residents and guests braved Wednesday’s rainy weather for a groundbreaking ceremony for Hall’s new multi-million dollar high school building.

Around 35 people attended Wednesday’s ceremony, including State Rep. Frank Mautino. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, Mautino commented on the importance of the day and getting a new school in Spring Valley.

“This is a beautiful day in the Valley.

This high school has stood since 1913, and the committee, the people of Ladd,

Spring Valley, Cherry, Seatonville, surrounding feeder schools have passed a referendum which is going to provide for a much brighter future for generations and children,” Mautino said.

“This (current) building has served us since the early 1900s, and the new facility will take care of generations to come.”

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‘Fall back’ for Daylight Saving Time Gary Bruce, owner of Bruce’s Jewelers in downtown Princeton, turns back the hands of time for Daylight Saving Time, which ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Bruce said while most people find it quite the task to turn back the half dozen clocks in their home, he said employees at Bruce’s Jewelers have more than 600 watches and clocks to turn back with the time change.

Community remembers Princeton men Tom Velon dies at 93

Frank Bettasso Sr. dies at 86

By Donna Barker

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PRINCETON — Former longtime Bureau County Clerk Tom Velon died Tuesday at the age of 93 in Texas.

Velon had worked in the Bureau County Courthouse for 34 years, in both the county treasurer’s office and the county clerk’s office. He was elected in November 1970 as the Bureau County Clerk and held that office for 26 years, retiring in June 1996.

PRINCETON — Longtime Princeton businessman Frank Bettasso Sr. died Sunday at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Princeton at the age of 86.

Bettasso was known throughout the area for his 50-plus career in the insurance and real estate businesses in Princeton.

Princeton businessman Ernie Parr described Bettasso as “a pioneer in the insurance business in Bureau County.” Bettasso

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Auction Calendar Nov. 2 – David White, automobile, furniture, tools, glassware and household, 10 a.m., 434 Griswold St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 3 – Mary Toellen, appliances, furniture, antiques, collectibles, household, lawn and garden, 10 a.m., 211 E. Hennepin St., Mark, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 8 – VA Anderson Clothing, store accessories and clothing, 10 a.m., 930 N. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 8 – Joseph J. Flaherty estate, farmland, 10:30 a.m., 2160 3400 E. Road, Arlington, McConville Realty, auctioneers.

Nov. 9 – Gladys Boyer estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 314 Bailey Court, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 10 – Mike Smith, real estate, 1 p.m., 119 Poplar St., DePue, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 11 – Linda Griggs, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Ag View FS, Inc., 7226 Route 40, Buda, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Nov. 14 – Linda A. Griggs, Lois M. Arnold, Ronald E. Arnold and Steve Arnold, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Buda Community Building, Buda, Johnson Auction Service, auctioneers.

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

Nov. 23 – Nellie House estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 9 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Nov. 23 – Robert H. Petersen estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 420 N. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 25 – Frederick Cluskey, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Saratoga Township Building, 28 Main St., Camp Grove, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Dec. 5 – David Swanson, Jay Swanson and Jay Russell, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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DePue physical education and health teacher Martha Pedziwiatr paints a cartoon character on DePue student Stephanie Rocha’s face in the activities room during the DePue Schools’ Community Empowerment event.

Journeys, obstacles on DePue’s mind

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

Community members Graciela Rios (from left), Patty Garcia and Jose Garcia participate in a group discussion about success and overcoming barriers during DePue Schools’ third annual Community Empowerment event, which focused more on the stories of community members who grew up and are currently living in DePue.

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DEPUE — DePue School District held its third annual Community Empowerment event on Wednesday evening.

Despite the dreary weather, a handful of community members and students gathered in the gymnasium to hear and discuss topics related to success and overcoming barriers.

The school invited Ricardo Montoya of the Illinois Coalition of Community Service to share questions and coemcee the event. Montoya has helped rally parents in DePue to start community projects such as the summer youth basketball camp and a youth soccer league.

On Wednesday, attendees broke into small groups. Each group was asked to select a leader, and the group leader was given a set of questions students had generated before the event to help spark discussion. Some of the questions asked during the night included: What is success in your eyes? What advice would you give for overcoming barriers?

At what point do you decide you are successful and stop trying? How do you overcome the fear of messing things up or making a wrong decision?

While previous Community Empowerment

events were steered to reinforce the importance of higher education, DePue Schools’ Community Coordinator Anna McKee explained she wanted this year’s event to focus more on community members who are currently living in DePue. “Focus on their journey, obstacles they have encountered and how they have overcome those obstacles,” she said. “We tend to appreciate the journey each person has taken to where they are today.

We identify barriers and discuss as a community possible solutions to those obstacles each of us face.”

The goal of the event was to generate discussion displaying the value of different experiences life has to offer.

“I always enjoy the discussion and listening to each other’s perspective,” McKee said. “It empowers each of us to contribute to the lives of the youth in DePue and the community as a whole.”

McKee said involving parents and community members in school events opens communication and creates a strong sense of unity.

“There is great value in parents and community members reinforcing the positive behaviors and habits students are learning in school,” she said.

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Many participate in Hall Township Food Pantry Student Hunger Drive SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School and St. Bede Academy students decided to leave competition on the field this year and work together to collect food for Hall Township Food Pantry’s annual Student Hunger Drive.

This act of cooperation and kindness resulted in nearly two tons of food being collected for their neighbors in need.

And the food couldn’t have come at a better time, said Hall Township Pantry Director Jan Martin.

“Patrons of the pantry are anticipating cuts in their SNAP allotments and turning to local food pantries for support. Unfortunately we are feeling the effect as well, as our food banks aren’t receiving the commodities to share that we anticipated. When they receive less, we aren’t able to purchase foods at the reduced rate and must spend more in order to give,” Martin stated. “The more we must spend on an item, such as chickens, the fewer chickens we are able to purchase. With Thanksgiving coming, I am very concerned about being able to provide each family with a turkey dinner. We serve over 350 families — that’s a lot of turkeys!”

It wasn’t just the high school age students who took part in the Student Hunger Drive — grade schools joined in as well. Recently, Ladd Community Consolidated Grade School decided to “Pack the Pantry” at a boys’ basketball game against the Malden Musketeers.

Guests were given free admittance to the game

BV From Page 1 The audit is available for the public to review.

A copy can be picked up in the district administration building.

Also on Oct. 28, the board: • Set BV South promotion at 7 p.m. May 23; BV North promotion at 7 p.m. May 24; and the high school graduation at 3 p.m. May 25.

• Accepted the resignation of Abbi Bosnich as BV North seventh grade girls’ basketball coach for the 2013-14 school year. She was then approved as head freshman basketball coach for this year.

• Accepted the

St. Bede Academy students Chris Sampson (from left), Fr. Ronald Margherio, OSB, Min Hwang, Ernie Steinz, Gabbie and Aiko Mendoza, and Kyle Kapraun Photos contributed load several hundred pounds of food donations the school collected during the Lil’ Munchkin Daycare student Chaz Thrasher and Student Hunger Drive. his parents, Chad and Carianne, asked for food items for the pantry, rather than gifts from family and friends for Chaz’s fourth birthday. He collected 89 pounds of food. if they brought nonperishable food items to the game. Ladd’s Student Council will deliver the food to the Pantry soon.

Even preschool children took part in the Student Hunger Drive.

Lil’ Munchkin Daycare student Chaz Thrasher, son of Chad and Carianne, celebrated his fourth birthday by collecting food for the pantry, rather than gifts from family and friends. His donation of 89 pounds was added to the Student Hunger

Drive total.

It will be a week before the grand total will be available, as many students decided to “Trick or Treat” for even more food to donate. What an example these young people are setting and what a life lesson they learn!

If you would like to make a donation to the Student Hunger Drive, drop food items off at Hall Township Food Pantry which is located at the corner of First and Terry streets, Spring Valley.

appointments of Corey Peterson as volunteer BV North boys’ basketball coach, Zach Jacobson as volunteer BV South boys’ basketball coach and T.J. Hahne

as volunteer high school boys’ basketball coach.

• Accepted the resignation of Jean Shepard as high school cook.

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Despite a driving rain Wednesday night, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated in the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Hall High School facility. Hall Superintendent Mike Struna, Hall High School Board members, school officials and mayors from other feeder schools and area legislators participated and attended the event, which was cut short due to the weather.

Hall From Page 1 Mautino, Leopardo Construction Co. President Rick Mattioda, Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini and Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna were all scheduled to speak at the groundbreaking ceremony, but Struna was the sole speaker since the event was shortened because of the rain.

On Thursday, Struna commented on the construction project and what the new high school building will mean for the community.

As far as the actual construction work, Struna said the first bid package for mass excavation will be opened Nov. 13 and approved by the Hall High School Board on Nov. 20.

Excavation should begin in late November. Subsequent bid packages will be approved in coming weeks for various aspects of the work, he said.

Bid Package 2 is due Dec. 16 for the concrete, structural steel, precast walls and mechanical systems. Bid Package 3 is due Feb. 24 for the building shell construction (masonry) and interior work. Bid Package 4 will be due April 7, 2014, for the abatement of asbestos of the current school building, the demolition of the current building, site improvements and site utilities.

Hopefully, the new school building will be ready and the current school demolished and removed in time for school to open in early September 2015, Struna said.

“The board is looking forward to the second 100 years of Hall Township High School with the new school at the heart of a new curriculum that has a goal of college and career preparation for all students,” Struna said. “We believe that the new school building is our opportunity to get back to the original values of Hall Township High and Vocational School.”

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, the new $28 million, 133,000-squarefoot school will be three stories tall and will include an academic building, athletic complex and performing arts center.

BCR correspondent Becky Kramer contributed to this story.

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Bettasso From Page 1 had gotten his start in the insurance business in the early 1950s and was “a significant factor” in the insurance business, Parr said.

Looking back on Bettasso’s business life, Parr said what he remembers most about Bettasso was that, in his heyday, was a hard man to keep up with when it came to the insurance business.

“He always had a deal cooking. He was a hustler and a go-getter,” Parr said. “He was charismatic and colorful, an interesting guy.”

Parr, who bought Bettasso’s insurance agency in 1993, said he thinks Bettasso would like to be remembered as a courteous and kind and gracious man who became successful in his business operations.

Princeton Mayor Keith Cain said it’s always difficult to lose someone who had been in business so long in a community. He added that Bettasso, no doubt, worked with many

“He was the type of guy who could walk in a room and just light the place up. He always had a smile on his face.”

Jud Scott people through his insurance business in the area.

“Anytime you lose a person who had been in business for so long in your town, it ultimately impacts the town and the business community,” said Princeton Mayor Keith Cain. “Frank was known in this town for several years, and my sympathy is extended to his family.”

Jud Scott, owner/manager of Dimond Brothers Insurance of Princeton, said he grew up with Frank Sr.’s children, but he remembers the elder Bettasso being a man who was well-respected in the community.

“He was the type of guy who could walk in a room

and just light the place up. He always had a smile on his face,” The (Bettassos) were competitors of ours, but they were good and friendly competitors.

He always seemed like he had a good, happy attitude.”

Scott said Bettasso’s insurance and real estate businesses were strong in the community.

“They had a really good thing going back in the day,” Scott added. “Back in the day when they had their insurance and real estate agency going, they were a really strong business. They wrote a lot of business in Bureau County.”

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Following Velon as Bureau County Clerk was current county clerk Kami Hieronymus, who had worked for Velon for nine years in the county clerk’s office. Much of Velon’s impact on the county clerk office is still evident today, Hieronymus said.

“I respected Tom quite a bit. He was a very smart businessman and politician.

Many of the ways we handle the job of county clerk today in the office is because of the policy and structure that was created while Tom was county clerk,” Hieronymus said.

As she looked back on her time working with Velon, Hieronymus said there are some things that stand out in her mind about the kind of boss, the kind of person Velon was.

“For one thing, Tom was always willing to help. If we ever had a busy time whether election day or not, he would step up and help. He’d answer the phone, help people and staff, whatever he could do. Elec-

tion night he would be right there with his sleeves rolled up ready to work,” Hieronymus said.

Also, many people would come to Velon during the years with other problems or questions outside of the county clerk business, and Velon would stop and help them, Hieronymus said.

“It did not matter to Tom what political party you were.

If you needed help, he would,” Hieronymus said. “He was a good leader. He would show you what to do, guide you and then be there to answer questions. With on the job compliments, he was always very quick to say it was because of his great office staff that he was able to accomplish things.”

Again, Tom Velon’s impact is still felt in the county clerk’s office, Hieronymus said.

“Many of the ways I handle the job today is because of the leadership and guidance I received while working for Tom Velon,” Hieronymus said. “He was a very well-respected county clerk throughout the state of Illinois.

He, of course, had a lot of knowledge about all the responsibilities

and had many other county clerks look to him for help. Tom really had a lot of experiences and knowledge of life in general outside of being county clerk. His life experiences is what made him a special person and a great county clerk.”

Though well-known throughout the county and state as Bureau County Clerk, the Rev. Jon Olinger of Princeton also knew Velon as a neighbor, friend and coffee buddy.

Though the Olingers and Velons lived just three doors down from each other, Olinger said he really got to know Velon through their near-daily coffee times with three or four other guys at the former Hardee’s restaurant.

“We had such a good time. Tom was quite outgoing, always leading the conversations, talking about the old times, just shooting the bull together,” Olinger said. “Tom loved people. He was so friendly and always glad to see you. He was so downto-earth. I loved him.

He was a good friend, and I’m sorry to hear about his passing.”

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Obituaries

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Mary Lou Torchia

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Mary Lou (Prentice) Torchia, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, surrounded by her family, at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace in Pensacola, Fla. Mary Lou was born Aug. 28, 1932, to Walter and Zita Prentice in Peru. She graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1950. She married Anthony “Tony” Torchia on Dec. 29, 1951. Five children were born from that union. She and Tony raised their children in Princeton, where she resided until she retired.

Throughout her lifetime she worked at Bell Telephone Co., Princeton School District and Allen Lumber Yard. When she retired, she moved to Hickory, N.C., and then eventually to Pensacola, Fla. Mary Lou was an avid bridge player and attained the distinction of Life Master. Throughout the years she volunteered with the Cub Scouts, Campfire Girls, 4-H, Newcomers, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Frye Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, where she served as president for two years. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of the parishes she attended during her lifetime. She was a very lively and vivacious person, and enjoyed many activities such as line dancing, traveling, knitting, cross stitching, baking and spending time with her friends and family.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Tony, and son-in-law Bob Cripe.

She is survived by her children, Tom (Sheila) Torchia of Pensacola, Fla., Nina Cripe of Baldwin, Wis., Rob Torchia of Shorewood, Tim (Susan) Torchia of Memphis, Tenn., and Mike (Patti) Torchia of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

A memorial Mass took place Oct. 25 at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Pensacola, Fla., and she will be buried next to her husband in Princeton.

Donations may be made in her memory to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in care of Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 10650 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507. Condolences may be left for the family at www.trahanfamilyfuneralhome.com.

WYANET — Arnold D. Rodseth, 84, of Wyanet passed away at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at Liberty Village of Princeton in Princeton.

Born Dec. 24, 1928, in New Bedford to Andrew and Margaret (Engles) Rodseth, he married Irma D. Flint Sept. 26, 1987, in Wyanet. She died Aug. 27, 2006.

He worked in maintenance at Western High School in Buda, retiring in 1988 after 21 1/2 years.

He was a 50-year member of Buda AmeriArnold can Legion Post 261 and the Congregational Rodseth Church in Buda. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are two sons, Bradley (Carol) Rodseth of Minonk and Kevin (Debra) Rodseth of Chillicothe; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Bradley) Hoven of Germantown Hills, Brian (Debroah) Rodseth of Normal, Cameron Rodseth of Peoria and Stephanie (Jason) Podgorny of Minonk; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Rodseth of Alpine, Calif.; and two sisters, Joanne (Edward) Alepra of Kewanee and Sharon (Jerry) Guisti of Mark.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lance and Lars Rodseth; and two sisters, Isabell Cowan and Romayne Cox. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with Pastor Willy Minnix officiating. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with military rites conducted by Buda American Legion Post 261.

Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Brett A. Mahnesmith of Tiskilwa to Leanne M. Underwood of Princeton.

Nathan P. Oberhardt of East Moline to Kelly C. Maynard of Geneseo.

Robert Amacker ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — Robert “Bob” Amacker, 90, of Arlington Heights passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mille. Loving father of Patricia (Edward “Keith”) Hupka. Proud grandfather of Jana (Joe) and Shawna Bauer, Lanny and Dolly Hupka.

Great-grandfather of Jonathan Horne and Tiffany Bauer.

Services are private. Bob will be deeply missed by those he loved and by those who loved him. For 11 years, from 1956 to 1967, Bob ran the Hollywood Vassarette Factory. “It’s never goodbye, it’s always until we meet again.”

Meeting Minutes Sheffield Village Board SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board met at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Sheffield Community Center and conducted the following business: • Approved to purchase a Ford F250 pickup truck from the state bid.

• The first meeting in November will be the auditors, playground committee and a representative from a water meter company.

• Mayor William Rosenow noted he had written a letter to Tim Girkin, owner, and Kris Donarski, zoning officer, regarding property on East Railroad and keep-

ing it in compliance with the coming variance.

The owners are keeping it mowed, have repaired the fence on the east side of the property and are trying to get a variance for permission to put a fence up closer to the highway.

• The ordinance regulating the usage of ATV, UTV and golf carts will go into effect Jan. 1.

• Pictures of three houses and the property have been taken and submitted to attorney Dan Tracy. These properties are in dilapidated condition and have been vacant for several years.

• Rosenow reported Officer Todd Marquez has written two tickets

for ordinance violations on properties that he had previously contacted and given warnings.

• Clean-up day went well this year. There was less to clean up this time than in previous times.

• The board made the decision to offer Tom DeMay full-time work and to have Leif Porter start training John Gosch on more of the equipment.

• Porter reported he is busy winterizing building, mowing is coming to an end and will leave decks on for leaf mulching. Porter also wanted to attend class in Hudson, Ill. on Nov. 7 at the cost of $75. The hydrants have been

flushed. Porter met with Don Craig on Oct. 29 to finalize mapping. The garbage clean-up is complete. Also working on service work and plow preparation.

The next board meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Monday.

Divorces James Jennings of Princeton and Trisha (Swearingen) Jennings of Princeton; married June 1, 2002; divorced Oct. 24, 2013.

Jeremy Skaggs of Princeton and Brandie (Emmett) Skaggs of Princeton; married June 12, 2004; divorced Oct. 22, 2013.

Traffic court Disregard stop sign — Dustin L. Wrona, 25, of Princeton.

Driving on revoked license — Miguel LopezSerrato, 53, of DePue. Driving on suspended license — Janie C. Alexander, 23, of Spring Valley; Kewan M. Cook, 28, of Spring Valley; Dwight M. Hawley, 22, of Princeton; Christina Mandujano, 43, of Spring Valley; Lyndsey N. Nguyen, 22, of Princeton.

Failure to obey stop sign — Robert T. Lucas, 18, of DePue. Failure to reduce speed — Dustin L. Wrona, 25, of Princeton.

Police reports Spring Valley Police Warrant arrest

Dennis J. Yuvan Jr. , 31, of Spring Valley turned himself in at the Spring Valley Police Station at 2:17 p.m. Oct. 30 on a Bureau County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Failure to yield private road, drive — Cleo A. Markley, 67, of Princeton.

Inadequate securement system — Jeffrey A. Jilderda, 45, of Ohio, Ill. Improper traffic lane usage — Jennifer L. Madsen, 34, of Tiskilwa.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Maria Morales-Vidal, 48, of DePue; Brandon M. Templeton, 26, of Spring Valley.

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Seat belt required (driver) — James N. Debeck, 46, of Bureau; Kevin M. Hanson, 25, of Princeton; Christopher W. Hunter, 30, of Princeton; Jordon L. Lafaucia, 27, of Princeton.

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It’s been fun ...

I won’t go so far as to say this is definitely my final column, but let’s just say I’m getting prepared. I didn’t want anyone else to tell you the news; I wanted it to come from me. It’s only fair.

After all, I’ve been writing and some of you have been reading for nearly 20 years. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to just sail off into the sunset without at least giving you some kind of notice.

Like I said, it’s not 100 percent a sure thing, but I’ve just got this feeling. Some might call me a bit crazy — even a tad Terri Simon bit delusional. Nevertheless, there are times in one’s life where you just know change is inevitable. For me — now is that time.

It all started several months ago via the U.S. Postal Service. I was notified my name — Terri L. Simon — was being considered for the dream of a lifetime. Actually, they sent me letter after letter, and while I’ve received these notifications before ... well, this time something started eating at me, and the dollar signs started to appear before my very eyes. While the notifications from years gone by went immediately into the trash, this time something about how they said “Terri L. Simon from Sheffield” made me take notice. We took the task of sorting through all the paperwork very seriously — finding this stamp, that sticker, another stamp placed just so, another sticker put in the just the right place ... It was a daunting task, but they promised it would be so worth it in the end.

The final envelope got mailed back a few weeks ago. Right before I dropped it into the mailbox, I kissed the envelope. I really did! I seriously thought about writing a small note on the back of the envelope too but decided against it. After all, appearing too eager might just offend someone. No ... a kiss for luck, and it was on its way.

I don’t mind telling you the past few weeks have been so much fun, as I began planning this next column-less phase of my life. Indeed, I’ve been preparing for that magical Nov. 7 date ...

I’ve gone through my closet and removed anything that was a marginal piece of clothing, since I knew a shopping trip would soon be on my agenda. Shoes and purses too. There would be plenty of leisurely, deadline-free afternoons to spend in the stores — browsing, buying and browsing some more. I decided to delay the oil change my vehicle needs, since I’ll surely be trading in my Nissan for that two-seater Mercedes I’ve had my eye on. I put aside all those monetary requests for donations that keep coming in the mail. Surely after Nov. 7, I would be able to write a much larger check. The leaves falling from the trees on my lawn would have to wait too, right along with the fall cleaning, fall gardening, etc., since I would now be able to hire that work done. A personal gardener, chef, housekeeper dance in my dreams.

Did I mention I thought I saw the Prize Patrol limousine in Sheffield the other day? I can’t be 100 percent sure, but I think I caught a glimpse of it turning the corner down the street — I’m assuming they were scouting out my home for the big surprise. I even thought about calling Julia Cain at Flowers by Julia in Princeton to see if huge bouquets of balloons had been ordered for me for Nov. 7, but decided against it. Some things are better left as a surprise.

So, my dear friends, this might very well be the end. It’s been fun. It really has. On Nov. 7 when the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol knocks on my door to tell me I’ve won $7,000 a week for the rest of my life ... well ... let’s just say life will be different. I’ll stay in touch. You stay in touch too, OK? And in the remote chance the Prize Patrol passes me by ... well ... I’ll see you next week.

BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcrnews.tsimon.

Winter coat I’ve spent a considerable amount of time thinking about it this past week, and I would like to publicly announce that I am giving serious consideration to growing a beard. Now all I have to do is convince my wife.

Many of you probably believe I got the urge from watching the Boston Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series this past week. My wife thinks I want some facial hair in hopes I can move to Louisiana, get adopted by the Robertson family and start making duck calls. You would all be right.

Facial hair is a fashionable thing right now due in no small part to “Duck Dynasty,” one of the most popular shows on television these days. The guys on that show have made beards stylish, and I want ... no ... I need to be cool like them. That will be my first justification in trying to convince my wife to let me start going stubbly.

One of the other arguments I’ll make will be that a beard would not only be stylish but practical also. It is said that cats have whiskers to prevent them from sticking their heads in places that they would get stuck. You have absolutely no idea how much easier that would make my life.

Have you ever seen ZZ Top stuck in a hole? That’s right. Never.

Well, except for maybe the drummer. (Whose name is, by the way, Frank Beard.)

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK Ironically, after doing some exhaustive online research, I have found out this weekend (Nov. 2, 2013, to be exact) is when the 2013 World Beard and Moustache Championships will be taking place in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. Yep — 150 contestants from all over the globe will compete in 17 categories for gold, silver and bronze medals. According to the website, “Two-time and current world champ (Full Beard, Styled Moustache) Burke Kenny will be leading a strong squad of beardsmen competing for America. Meanwhile WBMC newcomers Mike Johnson (Imperial Partial Beard) and Al Underwood (Musketeer) are looking to upset the home team in their respective categories, while youngster Jeffrey Moustache looks to podium in Verdi.” That’s right. He goes by the name “Jeffrey Moustache.” Is that cool or what?

I’ve been looking at photos of some the contestants. These guys would put Grizzly Adams to shame. These aren’t just beards and moustaches, they are truly works of art. There are all sorts of lengths, styles and colors of whiskers. Some are curled. Some are twisted or braided. Others, I believe, can only be supported through the use of chicken wire and construction-grade lumber.

I’m afraid that what will ultimately keep me out of the sport of competitive bearding is the element of time. I’m sure that most of these guys can sprout facial follicles in the blink of a hairy eye. Alas, I am what I like to refer to as a “once-a week shaver,” or what some people like to call, “a lazy slob.” I usually get the razor out on Sunday morning right before church and scrape off a week’s worth of fuzz.

That usually holds fairly well for a couple of days. By about 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, I’m proud to say that I have a pretty decent five o’clock shadow.

In September of 2014, the World Beard and Moustache Championships, will be held in Portland, Ore. That means I have around 10 months to grow my beard if I want to compete. I’m sure that it will be an uphill battle all the way. I’ll experience many of the same difficulties that the 1980 United States hockey team had on their journey to Lake Placid. Strenuous workouts.

Brutal competitions. Itchy cheeks.

And in the end, I’ll have to defeat some hairy Russians and East Germans to take home the gold.

There is no doubt that it will take a supreme sacrifice for me to succeed in this most he-manly of masculine endeavors. I can only do it with the support of the American people … and if my wife will let me.

Do you believe in miracles? USA! USA! USA! You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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Auction calendar: Information provided by local auctioneers.

Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Journal and the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Births: Runs in the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Business & Agriculture: Runs in the Thursday and Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Education: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Events Calendar: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Letters to the Editor: Runs each publication. Opinions of 500 words or less.

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Perspective: Runs each publication.

PeaceBuilders: Runs in the Thursday paper during the school year.

Police reports: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Religion Page: Runs in the Thursday paper.

Wedding/engagements: Runs every other Thursday.

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Gospel concert — Anticipation, a southern gospel group, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 30 N. Sixth St., Princeton. For more information, call 815-875-1900.

Annual wiener roast is set for Thursday in Neponset NEPONSET — The Neponset Pride civic organization will hold its annual community wiener roast Thursday at the Neponset Community Building. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and the entire Neponset community is invited to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring a covered dish table ser-

vice.

A brief Pride meeting may be held after the supper, also at the community building. Any interested persons are welcome to stay for the meeting.

For more information contact John Pratt at 309594-2282; Tom or Pat Weeks at 309-594-2544; or Marty Golby at 309945-7750.

BCUW plans Trivia Night on Nov. 9 PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way will hold its fourth annual Trivia Night on Nov. 9 at the Princeton Elks Lodge, 1105 E. Peru St. in Princeton.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. The maximum is eight per team.

Registration is $15 per person. Winning teams receive $200 for first place, $100 for second

and $50 for third.

The Elks will be serving a chicken buffet dinner for an additional $10.

For more information or to register, call 815872-0821.

The Bureau County United Way provides funding help to 15 local non-for profit health and human service member agencies, provides referral and community services.

Community Notes Buddy Bags meeting

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

Tuesday at the Historical Hall.

Purse, accessories fair PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a purse and accessories sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in the north lobby of the hospital.

Major credit cards will be accepted. Proceeds will be used to purchase needed equipment for the hospital. For more information, call 815879-7431.

Christmas in the Valley SPRING VALLEY — Christmas in the Valley will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 throughout Spring Valley. The event will include raffles, shopping specials, pictures with Santa, face painting, children’s games, holiday music, trolley rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and bake sales. There will also be a children’s craft at the library until 1 p.m., a vendor’s show at city hall, and open houses at Valley Flowers and Gifts, and St. Margaret’s Gift Shop.

MANLIUS — The next Bureau Valley Buddy Bags meeting is at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius. All are welcome to attend.

Veterans dinner PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Family Center will host a veterans dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave. The ham dinner will also include potatoes, vegetable and salad. The meal will be free for veterans and $6 for each guest. Reservations are suggested

by Nov. 12 and can be made by calling Kent Harmon at 815-915-6152.

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Generics.

Nov. 14 at the Bureau County Farm Bureau. A Lindstrom Travel director will be on hand to explain the itinerary and to answer questions. For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815875-6468.

Food collection PRINCETON — The Princeton and Tiskilwa area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will conduct their annual food drive in Princeton and Tiskilwa from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9. Place non-perishable food items and paper products outside your door or some place visible for the scouts to pick up by 9 a.m. The Princeton Public Library will serve as a collection point from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

For more information,

contact Blythe Maltas or Jeremy Allen at 815915-6073 or visit www. pack4151.scoutlander. com.

Bingo Party DEPUE — St. Mary’s of DePue will hold its annual Feather Bingo Party at 3 p.m. Sunday in the church hall.

Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call 815228-91352.

Cemetery cleanup DEPUE — St. Mary’s Cemetery in DePue will have its fall cleanup of all spring and summer grave decorations until Nov. 17 after which all remaining decorations will be disposed of. A reminder, no glass or shepherd hooks are allowed in the cemetery.

Brandon and Brooke (Rosenow) Bankes are the parents of a son born Oct. 29 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Fisher Teresa Fisher and Eddie Henry of Buda are the parents of a daughter, Kayla Ann, born Oct. 29 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Thomas Fisher, 2, and Isaiah Fisher, 10. Maternal grandparents are Tom Otto of Sheffield and the late Conni Otto. Paternal grandparents are Inell and Eddie Henry of Chicago.

Garland Elizabeth Scheri and Ron Garland of Bureau are the parents of a son born Oct. 27 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Gonet Brian and Carina (Cook) Gonet of Princeton are the parents of a son, Vernon

Odell Curtis and Jessica (Bents) Odell of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Oct. 25 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Oliver Nathan and Ashley (Davis) Oliver of Wyanet are the parents of a son, Chase Michael Wayne, born Oct. 22 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches in length.

He was welcomed home by one brother, Ayden.

Maternal grandparents are Daniel Davis of Dover and Sandra Davis of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Patty Oliver of Dixon and Tammy and Gary Payne of Geneseo.

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Maternal grandparents are Eldon and Kathey Cook of Walnut.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Linda Gonet of Granville.

Great-grandparents are Richard Cook of Princeton, Steven and Sandra Bragg of Villa Grove, Gene and Paula Seibert of Hennepin, and Peg Gonet of Granville.

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Business story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican reporter Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 273, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com.

Ag story ideas? — Contact Bureau County Republican Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker at 815-875-4461, ext. 244, or email her at dbarker@bcrnews.com.

Reflecting on the harvest With harvest continuing throughout the local area, I feel the timing is right to reflect on a great harvest so far.

Local farmers are having a record breaking year for both corn and soybeans. The stories told throughout the countryside are that farmers are very happy with the results to this point. The average yield for corn so far has been around 200 bushels per acre. However, there have been cases of corn achieving higher yields than that. For example, I weighed my first 300 bushels per acre corn for one of my customers this year.

Soybeans have also done well, even without getting the late July and August rains to help boost yield potential. For instance, we weighed one of our grower’s soybeans, and

harvesting to be completed before Plant 2014 begins.

With the remaining unharvested acres, I would recommend farmers keep an eye on their trouble areas. If a field or part of a field has had some rootworm pressure, make those fields a priority to harvest once the ground is dry. As of Wednesday evening, I have received 2.21 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. With that amount of rain combined with below average roots, I am concerned with the standablility of the corn crop.

On the bright side, the rain storms are just that, rain storms.

Not the “s word” falling from the sky yet.

This is helping to give us the needed moisture back into the subsoil which we have used the past two growing

Matt Denton COMMENTARY they yielded 82 bushels per acre — but the average has been around 60 bushels per acre. It was difficult to predict this good of a season, with these good yield results, during the wet start of the planting season or in drought conditions of July and August. Overall, many farmers are not too disappointed with the yield results.

The USDA is reporting that 74 percent of corn and 85 percent of soybeans are harvested in the state of Illinois as of Oct. 27. Last year at this time, 94 percent of corn and 86 percent of soybeans were harvested. This just means there is still some

seasons. I know on our own family farm when it rained, we were happy to take a breather to catch up on things that needed our attention.

This allows our dryer to catch up and move some grain storage around. The time was also used to make any needed repairs or modify any equipment. Not to mention these rain storms allowed us and our neighbors to have a much needed and deserved break.

Luckily, the number of farm-related accidents have been minimal this harvest, but even one accident is one too many. I encourage everyone to stay vigilant about staying safe and to continue to have a prosperous harvest!

Matt Denton resides in Princeton and is an associate representative with White Oak Ag Inc.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Oct. 9, 2013 Patricia Nelson-Gebeck and John Nelson to Frank and Patricia Gebeck, trustees’ deed, part of Section 31 in Selby Township, $620,500.

Gary Sandrock to Sheila Barton, administrator’s deed, part of Section 27 in Fairfield Township, $82,500.

Oct. 10, 2013 Michael Mateika to Mary and Philip Hocking, warranty deed, Lots 9-10 and part of Lot 11 in Block 33 in Ladd, $7,500.

Ohio Investments LLC to Ashley and Shawn Emmett, warranty deed, Lot 39 in Robert E. Bird’s Haven Addition, Princeton, $71,000.

Marilyn Blaine, Elizabeth Hoover, Donald Spohn and Louise Yob to Shannon and Christopher Salisbury, warranty deed, part of Lots 1 and 6 in Block 16 in Ohio, $35,500.

Marilyn Blaine and Donald Spohn to Shannon and Christopher Salisbury, warranty deed, part of Lots 1 and 6 in Block 16 in Ohio, $35,500.

Oct. 11, 2013 Amber and Justin Jannie to Daniel Erdman, warranty deed, Lot 26 in McIntire’s Addition, Neponset, $29,500.

Frank Bonargio to Alexander and Janet Bonds, joint tenancy deed, Lots 54-55 in First Addition Lake Arispie Subdivision, $21,000.

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Polson Estate to Brian and Cheryl Hunt, executor deed, all of Lot 24 and part of Lot 25 in L.J. Conner’s Addition, Princeton, $50,000.

Oct. 15, 2013 Christine Angelo, William Gaull Jr. and Debra Slocumb to John Dalzot, warranty deed, Lot 6-7 in Block 3 in Nelson’s Second Subdivision, $75,000.

Jessica Sergeant, James Sergeant Jr. and Jessica Wallace to Lindsey and Mathew Pistole, warranty deed, part of Section 8 in Walnut Township, $66,000.

Oct. 16, 2013 Michael Hansen to Jeffrey Ellis and Denise Frank,

warranty deed, part of Lots Township, $171,500.

10-11 in Walnut, $24,500.

Stewart Warner CorporaBurton Doty to Sheryl tion to Fund 601 LLC, warIvy, trustee’s deed, Lot 407 ranty deed, Lot 2 in Stewin Maple Tree Townhomes, art-Warner Subdivision, Princeton, $95,000.

Spring Valley, $100,000.

Oct. 18, 2013 Oct. 24, 2013 Brooke and Timothy Marvin Dabler to Harry Miller to Ashley and Chris- and Theresa Burrows, wartopher Manzo, warranty ranty deed, Lots 6 and 16 deed, Lot 11 in Block 5 in in Pinedale First SubdiviUnion Addition, Princeton, sion, Princeton, $120,000. $112,000.

Michelle Johnson to Oct. 21, 2013 Craig Martinkus, warranty Celebrating yearsdeed, of quality andSections service!

Aaron Teske to 20 Robert part of 23 Buell, warranty deed, Lot and 34 in Selby Township, 2 in Block 37 in Ladd, $12,000. $62,000.

Oct. 25, 2013 Oct. 23, 2013 Donna and Michael Michael Maynard to Ann Thacker to Keith Johnson and Chuck Connors Co., and Linda Meyer, warranty warranty deed, part of deed, part of section 17 in Celebrating 20 yearsDover of quality and service!

Section 17 in Greenville Township, $40,500.

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2013 BCR Golfer of the Year

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The Sophia Suarez File:

Sophia Suarez put in all the necessary work over the summer to work on her golf game, playing at least three rounds a week to sharpen her short and long game and all points in between. She also took the time to sharpen her mind game.

She found the mental part of the game to be just as important as her strokes and putts.

“I like the competitiveness.

You’re not in a contact sport, but you can still get into someone’s head,” she said. “It’s kind of hard to explain. You got to play your game, but still get into their heads at the same time.”

She admits other golfers have got into her head on occasion.

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“Sophia was a team leader this year and turned her game up a big notch,” second-year PHS coach Will Gross said.

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L-P slips past Morris

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STREATOR – The noise in Lowell “Pops” Dale Gymnasium on Thursday night was deafening.

It very well may have decided the Streator Class 3A volleyball regional.

With the three-game thriller between Morris and LaSalle-Peru hanging in the balance, the Redskins’ and Cavaliers’ fans were at a fever pitch when a miscommunication on the side of Morris led to a game-breaker.

Morris ended up serving out of turn after getting a net violation on L-P that temporarily gave the Redskins a late one-point lead.

The out-of-rotation serve that ensued gave L-P the point back and the ball. Two service points later, the match ended in favor

3A volleyball at a glance: Streator regional finals: LaSalle-Peru def. Morris

25-9, 25-27, 28-26.

Princeton Sectional pairings: Tuesday - Match

1: L-P (31-3) vs. Sterling (26-7), 6 p.m. Match 2 - Sycamore (16-17) vs. Dunlap (13-18), 7 p.m.

Thursday - Title: winners 1-2, 7 p.m. of the Cavaliers by a 25-9, 25-27, 28-26 outcome.

“It happened fast. We were all hyped up,” Morris junior Alex Kjellesvik said. “We were trying to focus and everything. I don’t know.

It happens sometimes, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

LaSalle-Peru (31-3) advances to the Princeton Sectional to face Sterling at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Kjellesvik had just served up what looked like the 26th point for Morris and a 26-25 lead on a net call by L-P. That’s when the confu-

sion hit, and instead of Kjellesvik serving what could have been the match point, Kaylin Korte served – to which the referees stopped the action and awarded L-P the point. Shana Puetz then served out the match.

“It was so loud. I like that environment, but the girls couldn’t hear what I was trying to say. I was confirming to them that it was her [Kjellesvik’s] serve and we couldn’t communicate that,” Morris coach Jackie Litwiller said. “I also didn’t have a timeout to use.

There was no other way to get the information to them. That it was [Kjellesvik’s] ball to keep serving.

It was just a miscommunication.

That’s what it was.”

Morris, which knocked out Three Rivers South champion Princeton in Tuesday’s semifinals,

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Football

Area gridders earn TRAC All-Conference honors

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference has released its 2013 AllConference football teams for both divisions.

TRAC South: Rockridge senior quarterback Darren Southwell was named as the Player of the Year in the South Divisions. His coach, first-year head coach Sam Graves, was selected as the Coach of the Year. The Rockets were undefeated league champions.

Hall’s Collin Aimone (return specialist) and Trevor Urbanski (tackle) were unanimous selec-

tions. Other area first-team allconference selections were senior Nathan Tonozzi (center) of Hall and senior Michael Bellino (linebacker) and junior Justin Shaw (running back) of St. Bede.

Second-team honors went to senior Michael Slingsby (guard) and junior Sam Halm (linebacker) of St. Bede, seniors Mike Briddick (def. line) and Trevor Urbanski (def. line) and Grant Garland (def. back) and junior Trevor Case (tackle) of Hall and senior J.J. Vaccaro (def. back) and Logan Wilde (running back, def. line) of Princeton

Honorable mention went to senior Taggart Venegas (quarterback), Tonozzi (linebacker), Aimone (end), A.J. Gaeta (LB) and sophomore Jake Merkel (linebacker) of Hall, Vaccaro (end) of Princeton and Bellino (end), Halm (end), junior Jack Brady (quarterback), sophomore Baylee Hopps (def. back) and freshmen Brady Booker (def. line) and Braidy Shipp (def. back) of St. Bede.

TRAC North: Erie/Prophetstown coach Chuck Milem and senior Nick Willams received top recognition in the North Division.

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ball striking and her short game. She achieved a lot in the postseason and earned very well-deserved awards in the final tournaments to go along with her four meet medalist.”

Serving as team leader was a role Suarez took to heart, being the one to be in charge of times when the team got together to work out on their own during the offseason.

“I like being the leader of the team,” she said.

The Tigresses are an unique team with a total five golfers who have played together for two years. They have qualified for sectionals both years.

“We’ve come a long ways for just having young golfers,” said Suarez, one of three juniors on the team, who are joined by two sophomores.

On the course, the biggest

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2013 BCR Girls Golf Team

Girls teams qualify for sectionals

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Two girls teams qualified for sectional and one individual advanced to state.

Here’s a look at the 2013 All-BCR Golf Team.

Arraia Hicks (Princeton, so.): The PHS sophomore claimed medalist honors five times and was the PHS team leader seven times. The young sister of PHS Golfer of the Year Zach Hicks was an IHSA team sectional qualifier, placed eighth at regional and 12th in the Three Rivers Meet.

Coach Will Gross said what separates her from most players is her “ability to overcome bad shots, holes and matches.”

Sydney Eustice (St. Bede, jr.): There was justice for Eustice in the postseason, where she took off for the Lady Bruins. She had a team-low 100 at regional to fuel St. Bede’s runner-up finish.

At sectional, she picked it up several notches, qualifying for state as the third individual with a round of 84. She averaged 48 for

Arraia Hicks

Sydney Eustice

Gabby Mendoza

Audra Reidner

Sophia Suarez

the season.

Gabby Mendoza (St. Bede, sr.): Her team’s season leader, Mendoza averaged 45.3 per nine holes, taking medalist

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“Sophia was a team leader this year and turned her game up a big notch. She was the anchor of our sectional qualifying team and played solid all year, always looking for ways to improve and better herself both with ball striking and her short game.”

• Will Gross, PHS coach BCR Female Golfers of the Year

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The Princeton Christian Academy Lady Eagles basketball team are (left to right) Andrea Imsland, Cearra LaPlante, Emily Fisher, Maggie Daluga, coach Dave Van Den Bussche, Courtney Pointer, Kelly Van Den Bussche, J’Kira Wolbrecht, and Addilyn Glass. Absent were Anna Grey and Rhiannon Searl.

Lady Eagles land third DALZELL — The Princeton Christian Academy Girls Basketball B Team won third place in the Prairie Conference Tournament at Dalzell.

The Lady Eagles beat Cherry for the B team honors, 26-11.

Peru Catholic won both the A and B team firstplace honors in the tournament.

The Lady Eagles team is comprised of eighthgraders Courtney Pointer and Maggie Daluga from St. Louis School; seventh-graders Kelly Van Den Bussche and Emily Fisher; sixth-graders Anna Grey and Rhiannon Searl; fifth-graders Addilyn Glass and J’Kira Wolbrecht; and fourth-graders Andrea Imsland and Cearra LaPlante.

The team is coached by Dave Van Den Bussche.

Kelly Van Den Bussche won the B team Conference Free Throw contest.

She received a trophy for sinking 14 out of 25 shots.

The Prairie Conference is composed of nine grade schools: Cherry, Dimmick, Dalzell, Lostant, Deer Park, St. Louis School, Rhema Christian, Peru Catholic, and Princeton Christian Academy.

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​ elly Van Den Bussche K sports her trophy for winning the Prairie Conference B Team Free Throw Contest at the conference tournament last week.

IVCC cagers to tip off Ptak debuts as IVCC women’s coach OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College women’s and men’s basketball teams open their seasons at home Saturday and are part of the homecoming festivities.

It will also be the first game for new women’s head coach Tom Ptak of LaSalle when his team takes on Daley at 1 p.m.

“After over 30 practices, we are all a little antsy to play our first game,” Ptak said.

“What a big weekend at IVCC with the Peter

Miller Center grand opening and homecoming. We plan on making the IVCC family proud.”

The IVCC men play Lewis University’s Club team at 3 p.m.

“I am excited to get it going for real and am anxious to see how we do the first three games,” said men’s coach and athletic director Tommy Canale. “I know the guys are looking forward to it; with homecoming attached to the first game it makes it even more special.”

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area Suarez was striving to improve on over the offseason was “definitely putting.” She said, “My short game came together a lot more and helped me this year. I put a lot of time in this summer, and it all started to come together at the beginning of the season.”

Suarez has already laid out goals for her senior season, aiming to get down to the low 40s.

“Definitely (I want to) get out of sectionals, and I want to get better in conference,” said Suarez, who as the Three Rivers runner-up will be the top returning golfer in the conference next year.

Suarez picked up golf as a freshman with the encouragement of her parents, who are both golfers.

She said she can now outplay both of them along with her siblings.

“I don’t think they want to admit to it, but they know I can,” she said.

And she’ll try to get into their heads whenever she can.

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From Page 9 honors seven times. She placed at eighth (100) at regional to lead the Lady Bruins to a runnerup finish and qualify for sectionals as a team for the third time in her four years.

Audra Reidner (Princeton, so.): Twice named as the PHS Most Improved Player, Reidner lowered her average (50.5) eight strokes after picking up the game just a year ago. The PHS sophomore improved so much, she picked up medalist honor two times and was a five-time team scoring leader. Gross said Reidner showed her drive and determination to improve, and gained a lot of confidence throughout the year.

Sophia Suarez (Princeton, jr.): Carrying an area-best 48.4 average, Suarez claimed meet medalist honors four times and led the Tigress-

es nine times out. She earned Three Rivers AllConference honors as the conference meet runnerup. In the postseason, she placed fifth at regional and was an IHSA team sectional qualifier.

Honorable mention Sarah Crowe (Princeton, jr.): The PHS junior showed her potential by taking team honors once this year, averaging 57.8.

Aiko Mendoza (St. Bede, fr.): The baby sister of St. Bede standout Gabby Mendoza made a name for herself as a freshmen, averaging 51.5.

Julie Miller (Princeton, jr.): If anything, Miller (57.1) was a clutch player, making three putts on her final hole that led PHS to one-stroke victory.

Mercedes Ruiz (DePue, jr): This Mercedes was driven as a sectional qualifier, securing the final qualifying berth out of the Putnam County Regional.

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PHS golf awards Award winners for the 2013 Princeton girls golf season are (left to right) Arraia Hicks, sportsmanship award; Audra Reidner, most improved; and Sophia Suarez, most valuable player, best putter and captains award.

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trailed in the second game 15-10 before putting on a stunning run in which the Redskins forged a 20-all tie. Then, in the final game, the two teams were tied 14 times before the miscommunication at the end.

“We never gave up,” Kjellesvik said. “We kept fighting, came together as a team and played to the end. We fought for every-

TRAC

From Page 9 The Panthers were league runner-up behind Sterling Newman.

Bureau Valley received five first-team selections — junior Parker Neuhalfen (quarterback/def. back), senior Bryan Arteberry (linebacker) and Tommy Johnston (punter, return specialist).

Amboy/LaMoille’s Garrett Leibing (tackle/def. line), Jason Bontz (linebacker) and Damon Quest (end/

thing. It sucks to lose, but it happens. We played our hearts out tonight.”

Morris ends the season at 19-15-1.

• Notes: Sterling (26-7) defeated Belvidere 25-21, 25-9 at Stillman Valley to punch its ticket to Princeton. Tuesday’s second semifinal at Prouty Gym will feature Sycamore (16-17) vs. Dunlap (1318) at 7 p.m. The championship will be decided at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com def. back) also picked up first-team selection Second-team placement was awarded to the Storm’s Justin Buckman (tackle, def. line) while seniors Andrew Jacobs (center), Tucker Schoff (linebacker) and junior Josh Mead (linebacker) received honorable mention.

For Amboy/LaMoille, Bontz received second-team selection at running back and Emmitt Hicks was a second-team pick at defensive line and earned honorable mention at guard.

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Three Rivers plays on in postseason At Lanark (1A): Erie knocked off host Eastland 25-10, 25-13 at Lanark Thursday. The Lady Cardinals (28-7-1) also advance to Pearl City to meet Rockford Keith Country Day at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

At Annawan (1A): The Bravettes fell to neighbor Kewanee Wethersfield 25-14, 25-22. Caitlyn Corwin’s Bravettes (15-15) made a game of it in the second set, but couldn’t quite pull it out.

Megan Foes had seven kills and five points and Taylor Shaw added six kills for Annawan.

The Lady Geese head to the Hartsburg Sectional to face Sciota West Prairie at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

At Hinckley (1A): Little Ten Conference champ Newark eliminated host and league rival Hinckley-Big Rock 25-18, 27-25. The Norsemen (21-12) will advance to the Elgin Sectional to face host Harvest Christian Academy at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Four members of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference — Sterling Newman, Erie, Fulton and Orion — captured IHSA regional volleyball championships Thursday night.

One of the championships came at the expense of a fellow league members when Orion knocked out Sherrard at Rockridge High School. Three Rivers South champ Princeton fell in 3A regional semifinals Tuesday to Morris at Streator.

At Paw Paw (1A): Top-seed Sterling Newman, the Three Rivers North champion, was pushed to three sets by No. 2 AshtonFranklin Center before winning 25-21, 22-25, 25-14. The Lady Comets (21-12) will advance to the Pearl City Sectional to face Stockton at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Scoreboard Basketball

Junior high girls SRC 7th grade tourney at LaSalle

Friday: Third place - Peru vs.

Princeton. Title - Ottawa vs. Mendota.

Kewanee 21. Logan (1-2): Robbins 10, Murfin 7.

8th grade: Princeton Logan 45, Kewanee 36. Logan (2-0): Reinhardt 23, Parry 8, Allen 6, Janssen 4, Nave 3, Frank 1. Kew: Whiteside 14, Maballon 12.

Volleyball

SRC 8th grade tourney at LaSalle

Friday: Third place - (5) LaSalle vs. (2) Peru. Title - (1) Princeton vs.

(3) Ottawa.

Junior high boys

At Buda

7th grade: BV South 34, BV North 14. BVN (3-1): N. Johnson 4, C. Johnson 4, Erickson 4. BVS: Paup 13, Barnett 5.

8th grade: BV South 45, BV North 25. BVN (1-3): Brown 11, Monier 6. BVS: Endress 11, Marquez 10, Gustafson 10.

At Walnut

7th grade: BV North 23, Prophetstown/Tampico 13. BVN (3-0): N. Johnson 11, Schoff 5. PT: McCoy 5.

8th grade: Prophetstown/Tampico 34, BV North 17. BVN (1-2): Brown 8. PT: Piercerson 11, Henrekin 7.

At Kewanee

7th grade: Princeton Logan 25,

Girls regionals At Annawan (1A)

Thursday: Title - (1) Wethersfield def. (2) Annawan 25-14, 25-22 At Paw Paw (1A)

Thursday: Title - (1) Sterling Newman def. (2) AFC (25-21, 22-25, 25-14.

At Lanark (1A)

Thursday: Title - (1) Erie def. (2) Lanark Eastland 25-10, 25-23.

At Hinckley (1A)

Thursday: Title - (1) Newark def. (2) HBR 25-18, 27-15.

At Roanoke-Benson (1A)

Thursday: Title - Roanoke-Benson def. (3) Princeville 25-16, 25-10.

At Somonauk (2A)

Thursday: Title - (1) Seneca def.

Amboy 25-17, 25-12.

At Spring Valley Hall (2A)

Thursday: Title - Fieldcrest def. (2) El Paso-Gridley 25-13, 25-18.

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At Port Byron (2A): Fulton beat league rival Prophetstown 25-13, 25-21. The Lady Steamers (1317) will meet Orion in a TRAC crossover clash at the Farmington Sectional at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

At Edgington (2A): A battle of TRAC North foes saw Orion topple Sherrard 25-21, 25-20 at Rockridge High School Thursday.

The Lady Chargers face Fulton at Farmington Tuesday.

At Somonauk (2A): The TRAC’s Amboy Clippers (11-18-1)) had no luck with the Seneca Irish, falling 25-17, 25-12.

At Spring Valley Hall (2A): Topseeded Fieldcrest captured their first regional title since 1995, rolling to a 25-13, 25-18 win over Heart of Illinois Conference rival El Paso-Gridley 25-13, 25-18 Thursday at Red Devil Gym. The Lady Knights (30-4-1) will face Lemont Mt. Assisi Academy at 6 p.m. at the El Paso Sectional.

At Port Byron Riverdale (2A)

Thursday: Title - (3) Fulton (9-17-2) def. (5) Prophetstown 25-13, 25-21.

At Streator (3A)

Thursday: Title - LaSalle-Peru def.

(3) Morris 25-9, 25-27, 28-26.

Girls sectonals

At Pearl City (1A)

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When: Girls race starts at 10 a.m.

Area teams: Amboy/LaMoille (boys/girls), Annawan/Wethersfield (boys/girls), Bureau Valley (boys/girls), Hall (boys).

Area individuals: Zoe Mead and Cody Workman (Princeton); Johnee Schulte (Ohio); Jake Condon (St. Bede); Noe Flores and Ashlyn Haage (PC).

Regan Boys notes: Hall junior Al Baldonado came one place from reachWeidner ing state finals a year ago. He’s ready to go over the top Saturday, fresh off a regional crown at Seneca. “Physically and mentally he is ready to go. Last year he missed going by one placement and one second. He handled that with grace on the outside but internally it has really driven him. He has not short changed himself on one practice this year. He has worked very hard, and he is hoping that will take him where he wants to go.” Other individual regional winners were T.J. Pitcock of Byron at Winnebago and Michael Cook of AW at Bureau Valley. .... The field boasts No. 1 ranked Winnebago along with No. 9 Newman, No. 12 Rockford Christian, No. 14 Byron, No. 20 Rock Falls and No. 25 El Paso-Gridley.

Girls notes: Bureau Valley coach Dale Donner said junior standout Regan Weidner is back to 100 percent, having trained differently to rehab a stress fracture. “We will see how it translates in to running. She has done water work and elliptical workouts. Not the same as running, but as close as we could get,” Donner said. She was the 1A runner-up last year.

Mead is hopeful to qualify for Princeton with a top 20 finish. Kelsey Hildreth of Byron is the favorite individually with Kirstie Ramsey of Annawan/Wethersfield and Cheyenne Moore of Winnebago, Megan Grady of Amboy/LaMoille and Kaitlyn Cline of Annawan/Wethersfield the best of the rest. ... The field includes six state-ranked teams vying for the five advancing spots. No. 7 Annawan/Wethersfield is the favorite, joined by No. 11 Marquette, No. 12 Henry/ Midland, No. 14 Byron, No. 21 Winnebago and No. 25 Seneca.

BV coach Dale Donner says: “Both the boys and girls need to run a great race. In the last sectional ranking, our boys were ranked 9th in the sectional and the girls were unranked. We are really running well right now and feel if we put together a strong race from the entire team we have a chance. We truly believe that all our hard work this past five months will pay off on Saturday.”

• Advancement: The top five teams and seven individuals from non-qualifying teams qualify for State at Detweiller Park in Peoria Nov. 9.

- Kevin Hieronymus

Regional volleyball roundup

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Tuesday: Match 1 - Newman (21-13) vs. Stockton, 6 p.m. Match 2 - Erie (28-7-1) vs. Rockford Keith Country Day, 7 p.m. Thursday: Title - Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

At Elgin (1A)

Tuesday: Match 1 - Winnetka North Shore Country Day vs. Chicago St. Francis de Sales, 6 p.m. Match 2 - Newark (27-6) vs. Elgin Harvest Christian Academy, 7 p.m. Thursday: Title - Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

At Farmington (2A)

Tuesday: Match 1 - Fulton (10-17-2) vs. Orion (29-7), 6 p.m. Match 2 - Stark County vs. winner Monmouth Regional, 7 p.m. Thursday: Title - Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

At El Paso (2A)

Tuesday: Match 1 - Fieldcrest (304-1) vs. Lemont Mt. Assisi Academy, 6 p.m. Match 2 - Seneca (29-7-1) vs.

Watseka, 7 p.m. Thursday: Title Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

At Princeton (3A)

Tuesday: Match 1 - L-P (31-3) vs.

Sterling (26-7), 6 p.m. Match 2 Sycamore (16-17) vs. Dunlap (13-18), 7 p.m. Thursday: Title - winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

Football

Area playoff pairings Class 2A

Hall (6-3) at Bismarck-Henning (9-0), Saturday, 2 p.m.

No. 8 Carthage Illinois West (6-3) at No. 1 Rockridge (9-0), Friday.

No. 5 Sterling Newman (8-1) at No. 4 Fieldcrest (8-1), Saturday, 2 p.m.

No. 5 Aledo Mercer County (8-1) at No. 4 Annawan/Wethersfield (8-1), Saturday, 1 p.m.

Class 3A

No. 11 Kewanee (6-3) at No. 6 Seneca (7-2), Saturday, 2 p.m.

No. 13 River Valley (6-3) at No. 4 Erie-Prophetstown (7-2), Friday.

No. 16 St. Bede (5-4) at No. 1 Winnebago (9-0), Friday.

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On Oct. 2 the Bureau Valley North kindergarteners visited the Hundred Acres Orchard. The students saw ducks, turkeys, rabbits and kittens. They learned about apples, pumpkins and cider. The class went on a hayrack ride, selected pumpkins and picked berries.

Glenn Austin (left), a Walmart truck driver, presents a check for $2,133.87 to Mike Struna, Hall High School superintendent. The money was raised by the Walmart Foundation. For every accident free mile Walmart truck drivers drive, one cent will be donated to Miles for Education.

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Qualified applicants must have: High School diploma or GED. Candidates meeting these requirements should complete an application at: Business employment Skills Team, Inc. (BeST) PrInceTon 225 E. Backbone Road • (815) 872-0255 Peru 3691 Cougar Drive, Unit B • (815) 224-1586 oTTawa 1550 First Avenue • (815) 433-4550 dIxon 112 E. Second Street • (815) 288-1260 EOEA/AA

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229 • Professional/ Clerical ACCURATE HOME CARE, LLC is a trusted provider of quality home health care services. Our primary goal is to maintain and improve our client's level of independence, while ensuring their utmost satisfaction. We support our clients and families to thrive at home with the assistance of our devoted and trustworthy employees. Accurate strives to consistently provide an unsurpassed level of care.

We are currently recruiting for highly skilled, compassionate, motivated and dedicated RN/LPNs to work with a client in Dalzell! We have part-time overnights available. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of nursing experience. We look forward to you becoming a part of our team providing our client's with “A new standard of care. A better quality of life.” Apply online and learn more about us at: www. accuratehomecare.com EOE/AA

230 • Work Wanted JOHN'S SNOW BLOWING SERVICE. 5 years in business.

Driveways & sidewalks.

Call 815-876-6083

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

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

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales FIREWOOD All hardwoods split, ready to burn. Available all year around. 20 years experience. Full size truck bed. 815-875-1552

448 • Pets & Livestock 9 IRON HORSE STALL PANELS. 2 sliding doors with tracks.

Call 815-878-5840 Can you give an inside home to a homeless Kitty before winter? Gray tabby & white; neutered male; has shots; 7-8 months old. I'm feeding him, but cannot take him inside.

Call 815-699-2518 or 773-480-7119 DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

450 • Under $1000 1 Goodyear tire, size P225/60R16. Less than 500 miles on tire. Price $50. Call 309-238-6415 12 piece outdoor nativity set. $45.

Call 815-376-7161 1980 Buick Limited, 4 door with old & lots of new parts. Disassembled $500, will negotiate. Call 815-875-2220 6.5ft Christmas tree $50; gazelle $50; & trunk $50.

Call 815-303-4594 Amana gas furnace 97% efficient 60,000 BTU $300; American Book Sets $20. 815-664-2236 Bemis whole house humidifier, like new, clean, has new filter. $75. Call 815-879-9671 Female mannequin $175 Call 815-646-4090 Hamilton Beach food processor, $15; Presto salad shooter, $6; 5 gallon buckets black walnuts, $2 each. Call 815-646-4741 Kenmore over/under washer/dryer, works good. $150. Call before 12pm, 815-303-7286 Nice, old, oak desk $100; Frigidaire washer, good condition, $100.

Call 815-878-1522 Peavy TKO 65 Amp. Like new, $150.

Call 815-872-6571 Roll top desk, oak, old, $100; Retro 1960's kitchen table/2 chairs, $40; dining room table, $40.. Call 815-866-3277

450 • Under $1000 Sony 27'' Trinitron TV (surround sound) custom built-in stand. $75 or best offer. (Free delivery available). 815-200-2334 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

Vintage pillow cases!

Two matching cutwork, scalloped edging $30; Four matching crochetlace $40. Call 309-935-6348 Youth ATV additional brand new body frame, $450, will need carburetor/battery work to get running. 815-993-1184

451 • Free Free Sago Palms Call 815-303-1421

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 25 South 5th Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 31, November 1, 2; 9am-5pm.

Furniture, glassware, pottery items, linens, tools, cook & reading books, some antiques & collective items. Like new black sofa, knickknacks

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

Your Solution Provider in Staffing and Recruitment

CRS is accepting applications for general labor, forklift, shipping/ receiving, stacking.

Must be able to work all shifts and be able to pass preemployment screens.

Please contact 815-872-0216 or 418 S. Main St. Princeton, IL EOE

-600Transportation 614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

Call 815-878-9353

615 • Truck Sales 1997 Ford F150, extended cab XLT, 4.6 liter, V8, red, tow package, cover, manual, 141,000 miles, $3,500. 815-973-7251

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 2 Bedroom Victorian Mobile Home. Excellent condition, located at the Grove Mobile Home Park.

Car port & wooden storage shed included.

Call 815-875-1282 3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2,000 down, $188.02 plus lot rent of $210 per month for 3 years. Call 815-303-2948 MAPLE ACRES 2 bedroom. 14'x70'. New carpet, newer appliances.

Large deck & shed. Good condition. 815-872-1825

767 • Mobile Home Sales

767 • Mobile Home Sales

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

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

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

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

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

Schult, 12'x60', 2 bedroom, 1 bath, newly remodeled with shed; Hollypark, 14'x70', 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large deck, carport & shed; Dickman, 16'x80', 3 bedroom, 1 bath, new flooring & paint, shed.

Offering financing for all 3 homes, located in Maple Acres MHP. Easy application process & low monthly payments!

Call 875-1502 for more information

Looking for a new place to livE? Let the Bureau County Republican Classified help you find it.

sell your car here!

In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461

768 • Homes For Sale 4 BEDROOM, 1 bath.

Large garage. New hot water heater. Stove and refrigerator included.

Priced to sell. $50,000. All reasonable offers considered. 102 East Oak Street.

Manlius. 815-878-4732

Find Your Next Home!

- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals *PRINCETON in the country 2 bedroom. Nice view of Lake. Fishing access available. New kitchen & appliances. $500/month + deposit. Available December 1st. 815-303-1865 PRINCETON 2 bedroom upper apartment. If interested call 815-878-5701

856 • Apartment Rentals

858 • Homes for Rent

LADD 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Central air, washer/dryer hook-up. $595.

Call 815-224-3816.

Broker Owned. www.curtainrentals.com LUXURY Apartment.

2,400 square feet, 16' ceilings. Furnished, new carpet, garage. Rent negotiable. Contact Ernie Parr @ 815-878-4466

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, excellent location, lower level. Laundry hook-up, water & appliances furnished. Garage. Lease, deposit. No pets. $450.

Call 815-894-2163 PRINCETON 118 West Marquette. For Sale or Rent. 2 small bedrooms, half basement, 2 car attached garage. Central air. $650. Call 815-879-6021

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, downstairs, appliances, security deposit and references required.

Call 815-879-7491

PRINCETON 730 West Central Avenue. Quiet 2 bedroom, 1 bath with appliances, air, garage, $625. Call 630-365-6650

PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497

PRINCETON 920 North Church Street. 3 bedroom, basement, 2 car garage, appliances, $725 per month + utilities.

Call 815-739-6842

PRINCETON 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry on site, $515 per month, lease, deposit required.

Call 309-238-0168

PRINCETON Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on quiet, large corner lot. Hardwood floors throughout. Walk to train and town. All appliances furnished including Washer/dryer. Pets considered. References & 1 month security deposit required. Call 815-8782853 or 312-771-0537

PRINCETON Apartment.

Utilities furnished.

Upstairs, $600.

Phone 815-875-1336 PRINCETON huge 2 bedroom, heat included. Deposit, no pets, $675 a month. Call 815-3037066 / 815-303-7621

Princeton Responsible Credit?

Low Income?

RENT-TO-OWN 809 North Euclid Street 3 Bedroom/1-1/2 Bath 1 Car Garage All redone inside $550/month Available immediately!

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

Security deposit. 815713-0234/630-632-4113

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Commercial Lender

Outstanding opportunity for a seasoned commercial lender to be an integral part of a well-regarded community bank in the Illinois River Valley. We are looking for a professional who understands relationship banking, has demonstrated business development success and has 5 or more years in credit and/or commercial lending experience. A bachelor degree is required.

We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive salary. If you want to join a vibrant, energetic team of professionals, please submit your resume to: Hometown National Bank Jan Biolchini 260 Bucklin Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone: (815) 220-2263 Email: jbiolchini@myhtnb.com

To place your FREE Happy 1st Birthday ad in the Bureau County Republican please send us the following: • Baby’s Name:_____________________________________ • Birth Date:________________________________________ • Salutation:________________________________________ • Contact Name_____________ Day Phone:_____________ *Picture will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

One Ad Per Child Please

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: SUB- ) DISTRICT NO. 1 OF ) THE GREEN RIVER ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT IN THE ) COUNTIES OF ) HENRY AND ) BUREAU AND ) STATE OF ILLINOIS ) No. 90-TX-14 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE GREEN RIVER SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND BUREAU will be held on November 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2013.

JACKIE OBERG Clerk of the Circuit Court of Henry 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 Nov. 2, 2013.

The City will conduct a pre-bid site visit to review the scope of work at 2 S. Main St., Princeton on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 10 a.m. Questions can be directed to Brian Gift, Director of Planning at 815-879-3381.

Jeff Clawson City Manager Peter Nelson City Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 2, 2013.

MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the FAIRFIELD DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 AND SUBDISTRICT NO. 1 will be held on November 22, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2013.

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 Nov. 2, 2013.

June 30, 2013, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2013 Educational: Local Sources 1,094,171; State Sources 3,341.005; Federal Sources 445,853; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 4,881,029; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 4,403,733; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (58,597); Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 2,377,164; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 2,795,863 Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 374,620; State Sources 50,000; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 424,620; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 516,377; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 60,000; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 365,083; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 333,326 Debt Services: Local Sources 370,082; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 370,082; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 427,448; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 58,597; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 18,824; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 20,055 Transportation: Local Sources 101,053; State Sources 130,216; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 231,269; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 195,514; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 3,383; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 39,138 Municipal Retirement & Social Security: Local Sources 189,650; State Sources 9,884; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 199,534; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 180,749; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 106,254; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 125,039 Capital Projects: Local Sources 4,161; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 4,161; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 865,398; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (16,469); Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 5,097,410; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2013 4,219,704 Working Cash: Local Sources 38,761; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 38,761; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (60,000); Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 786,037; Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

2013 764,798 Tort: Local Sources 255,609; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 255,609; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 254,198; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2012 39,903; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2013 41,314 Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 36,934; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 36,934; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 214,974; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 279,411; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 101,371 CERTIFIED $0 through $25000: Ms. Sara E. Ashby, Ms. Ashley M. Bartman, Mrs. Katie J Bosnich, M r .

Ian T Brown, Mrs. Ashley N. Busche, Mr. Ryan J. Crawley, Mrs. Lois A. Croasdale, Mrs Kathleen J. Cullinan, Ms. Lynn R. Cwikla, Ms. Julie A. Davis, Mrs. Mary C. Drumheller, Ms. Patricia A. Duchaine, M r .

Michael T. Harris, Mr. Matthew J. Hassler, Ms Cynthia S. Hopps, Mrs. Megan N. Hurley, Ms. Kimberly A. Jalley, Mrs. Susan K. Konieczny, Mrs. Theresa R. Kostello, Mrs Lynda K. Kwiatkowski, Ms. Jessica S. Lannen, Mr. David M. Lawrence, Mrs Nancy C. Lowry, Mr. William F. McLain, Mr. Ryan J. Milus, Ms Tricia K. Musselman, Mr. Russell J. Naaktgeboren, Mr Randy L. Pytel, Ms Ivy L. Samolinski, Mrs. Theresa M. Sartain, Ms. Callie B. Schmidt, Mr. Maclain B Scott, Mrs. Kira L. Setchell, Mrs. Melissa J. Shimizu, Ms. Jessica A. Strouss, Mr. William D. Summers, Mrs. Debra K. Suplee, Ms. Christine M. Torri, Mr. Gary J. Vicini, Mrs Carol L. Visocky, M r .

Robert J. Washo, Ms Marcia M. Whittington , Mrs. Pamela Zibert $25001 through $39999: Mr. Michael W. Andreoni, Ms. Kelly L. Argentine, Ms. Lauren C. Baltikauski, Mr. Christopher R. Bjork, Mrs. Allison E. Booth, Ms. Kellie E. Brandt, Ms. Anna E. Dempsey, M s .

Amanda Murray Dynes, Ms. Brittany M. Forney, Ms. Gina M. Ghighi, Ms Kristen M. Grubich, Ms Gina L. Herrmann, Mrs. Tara E. Huffaker, Mr Eric M. Mercer, Mr. John E. Mestemaker, Ms. Brittany G Muller, Ms. Lindsey A. Olszewski, Mrs. Jodi R. Pattermann, Mrs. Amanda J. Pellegrini, Ms. Rachel S. Savage, Mr. Dustin R. Schrank, Ms Brittany Toraason, M s .

Emily F. Victor, Mr. Michael J. Wallace II $40000 through $59999: Mr Mark D. Abbott, Mrs Kim M. Ajster, Ms Tricia A. Burkart, Mrs Sandy Lambert, Mrs Mary C. Larsen, Ms Jean L. Larson, Continued on page 15

Advertisement for Bids City of Princeton The City of Princeton will accept sealed bids for exterior improvements to the Princeton City Hall. The work will include gutter/downspout replacement and trim weatherization. All bids shall be returned to the City Clerk’s Office, City of Princeton, 2 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Sealed Bid – City Hall Exterior Improvements”

by Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 2 p.m. at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. All bids shall have the name of the bidder clearly marked on the outside of the bid envelope. Bids will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.

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

Bid specifications and forms may be obtained from City Clerk’s Office.

All work performed under this contract is subject to the schedule of prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF FAIRFIELD ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT NO. 3 ) AND SUB- ) DISTRICT NO. 1 ) NO. 73-MC-4 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013, will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2013. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Spring Valley Community Cons. S.D. 99, 800 North Richards St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. 815-664-4242; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Also by January 15, 2014 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending

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999 • Legal Notices Continued from page 14 Mr. Shannon B. Leininger, Mrs Lynette M. Lucas, Mrs Linda J. Mavis, Mrs Julie Marie McDonald, Ms Christie M Novak, Ms Laura L. Patyk, Ms Christy L Perra, Ms Penny Jo Redshaw, Mr Scott Sebastian, Ms Patricia L. Sment, Mrs Anne M. Swingel, Mrs Paula Marie Toraason, Ms Sally J. Wilcoxen, Mrs Wendy Kay Woulfe $60000 through $89999: Mrs Debra A. Arbet, Ms Kimberly Lisanby Barber, Ms Kathryn Sarver Eldridge, Mr Bruce G. Gualandri, Mrs Jane S. Stoner $90000 and over: Mr. James M. Hermes NON CERTIFIED $0 through $25000: Ms. Sara E. Ashby, Mrs. Kathy J. Bergagna, Mrs. Ashley N. Busche, Mrs. Teresa A. Case, Mrs. Donna M. Cinotto, Ms Lori L. Dotson, Ms. Patricia A. Duchaine, Mrs Carol J Flaherty, Mr. Jeremy T Fox, Ms Dayna M. Gaeta, Mr. Louis J. Guerrini, Mrs Esmerelda Harris, Mr. Michael T. Harris, Mr. Matthew J. Hassler, Mrs. Corri L Heiden, Mrs. Charlotte E. Herrmann, Mrs Lori Himelick, Mrs. Christine Kleinau, Mr. Daniel P. Kleinau, Mr. David W. Kromphardt, Ms. Karry A. Kurtz, Mrs Susan J. Kusek, Mr. Shannon B. Leininger, Mrs Mary E Lipka, Mr. Nicholas J. Magana, Mr. Mark J. Manning, Mrs Sharon McFadden, Mr. William F. McLain, Mr Eric M. Mercer, Mr. Ryan J. Milus, Mr. Russell J. Naaktgeboren, Mrs. Allison K. Nichols, Mrs. Susan M. Nolasco, Mrs Erica L Ott, Mr. John W Ries, Mrs. Genoveva R. Ruiz, Ms Ivy L. Samolinski, Mr. Dustin R. Schrank, Ms. Kimberley A. Shilkuski, Mrs Judith A. Sipovic Mrs Susan M. Sobin, Mr. William D. Summers, Ms. Christine M. Torri, Mr. Michael J. Wallace II, Mr. Robert J. Washo, Mrs Patricia N. Watson, Mrs. Kelli M. Whightsil, Mrs. Carrie L. Willoughby, Mr. DMitri Young, M r .

Edward R. Zeglis, Mr. Harold L. Zenor Jr., Mrs Renee Ziebell $25001 through $39999: Mrs Sharon K. Colmone, Mr. Michael S. Hassler, Mrs. Kathleen M. Hoscheid, Mrs. Mary Beth Miklavcic, Ms Cynthia M. Vallero, Mrs Bobbi Jo Van Schaick, Mrs Michelle L. Villarreal $40000 through $59999: Mr. Brian J. Caba, M s .

Kathy M. Sienza $60000 through $89999: Mr. Luke M. Tomsha Vendor Name YTD: ABEL PLUS SERVICES INC. 33,600.00 ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION 7,749.00 ACTIVITY FUND 3,304.00 ADT SECURITY SERVICES INC 3,176.59 ALLIED DESIGN CONSULTANTS 815,828.03 AMEREN IP 30,185.81 APPLE INC. 13,166.50 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES 9,057.00 A. T. & T. 7,330.10 THE BABY FOLD 37,225.76 KIM LISANBY BARBER 2,604.59 CHRISTOPHER BJORK 3,248.30 BMP TRI-COUNTY SPEC. ED. 82,876.96 KELLIE BRANDT 4,193.60 BUREAU COUNTY COOP 18,488.00 BUREAU VALLEY COMM #340 21,590.59 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 17,921.02 CHASE CARD SERVICES 16,575.49 CITY OF SPRING VALLEY 5,153.38 COMMON GOAL SYSTEMS INC 5,006.50 COMPANION INS - DENTAL 27,301.90 COMPANION INS - VISION 4,289.45 COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL INC 27,532.80 CONNOR CO. 48,836.58 CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY 30,043.72 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP 3,443.00 CREATIVE APPAREL 3,515.36 DAKOTA STREET INSURANCE 33,871.50 D & B REFRIGERATION, INC. 3,966.41 DEBO’S 11,017.05 DIGITAL COPY SYSTEMS 14,481.91 ELECTRONIC SUPPLY INC. 31,738.85 ERIC ARMIN INC. 5,364.41 ETA HAND 2 MIND 4,961.49 1ST AGENCY 4,320.00 FLEX SOURCE, LLC 10,569.00 FOX RIVER FOODS, INC. 80,638.20 FRONTIER 10,294.30 GRASSERS PLMBING & HTG 7,695.00 HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO 131,190.00 HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST 237,661.25 HUMANA INSURANCE DENTAL 436,141.13 HUMANA INSURANCE - LIFE 3,973.82 HUMANA SPECIALTY BENEFITS 3,825.02 IASB 6,557.00 ILL CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS 191,255.45 IDEAL ENVIRONMENTAL 17,678.55 I.D.E.S. 16,666.00 ** IMPREST FUND ** 23,986.88 INTERSTATE BRANDS CORP 3,149.43 JB CONTRACTING - ELECTRIC 14,774.40 JB CONTRACTING - PLUMBING 5,701.50 JOURNAL ENTRY 60,000.00 KANSAS STATE BANK 58,596.96 KLEIN THORPE & JENKINS 3,255.80 KOOLMASTER CO., INC. 234,830.80 LAKESHORE LEARNING 12,258.96 LASALLE OFFICE SUPPLY 9,874.26 LIGHTED WAY ASSOCIATION 50,165.48 MAUTINO DIST CO INC 20,390.08 JULIE M. MCDONALD 2,800.00 MENARDS 7,940.63 JOHN MESTEMAKER 2,714.75 MUELLER AUDIO-VISUAL 4,023.00 N.C.I.M.D. 37,093.50 OHIO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 4,552.00 PAYROLL 2,441,089.92 NCSPEARSON INC. 4,698.00

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PERMA BOUND 6,572.02 PITNEY BOWES INC. 3,969.89 RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC 3,814.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 4,000.00 ROENFELDT & LOCKAS 8,200.00 S & S BUILDERS HARDWARE 8,760.86 SCHOOL CONSULTING INC. 10,000.00 DUSTY SCHRANK 2,529.69 SECURITY BENEFIT 83,280.00 SOCS 3,300.00 SPRINGFIELD ELECTRIC 2,946.64 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 15,401.16 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT T 8,866.00 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT F 5,379.42 STAPLES 2,641.90 STI - ILLINOIS DEPT 2167 2,511.00 S.V. CITY BANK - RET INS. 40,725.59 S.V. CITY BANK - ETHIS 19,525.27 S.V. CITY BANK - FICA 91,830.50 S.V. CITY BANK - FICA/MED 23,332.36 S.V. CITY BANK - MEDICARE 62,562.86 S.V. DIST 99 FLEX PLAN 10,273.92 S.V. CITY BANK - FED 359,609.32 S.V. CITY BANK - IMRF 122,528.56 S.V. CITY BANK - NEC 16,403.18 S.V. CITY BANK - SIT 151,029.57 S.V. CITY BANK-SVETA DUES 30,926.40 S.V. CITY BANK - THIS 26,007.68 S.V. CITY BANK - TRS 267,072.89 S.V. CITY BANK FEDERAL TR 35,665.05 TNT LAWN & SNOW, LLC 6,610.00 UNITED FLOORING DIST INC. 24,521.18 V3 INSURANCE PARTNERS 39,442.00 VALLEY PHOTO 5,941.25 VERIZON WIRELESS 5,014.03 MICHAEL WALLACE 2,705.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT CO. 6,913.86 Total Year To Date 7,069,819.77 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 2, 2013.

Total Receipts 92,223 Disbursements Garbage Collection Contract 88,983 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 25,235 PARK FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 13,958 Receipts Property Taxes $ 6,166 Income Taxes 13,535 Other Income 200 Transfer From Replacement Tax Fund 1,441 Total Receipts 21,342 Disbursements Supplies - Park Maintenance $ 597 Utilities 3,359 Materials - Park Maintenance 392 Capital Outlay – Equipment 6,075 Total Disbursements 10,423 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 24,877 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 63,586 Receipts State Motor Fuel Tax Allotment $ 44,175 Interest 150 Total Receipts 44,325 Disbursements Road Improvements 73,198 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 34,713 REPLACEMENT TAX FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 18,655 Receipts State Replacement Taxes Village $ 45,526 Interest Income 67 Total Receipts 45,593 Disbursements Selby Township Library $ 2,889 Municipal Band 511 Operating Expenses 46 Transfer (To) Garbage Disposal Fund 2,324 Transfer (To) Park Fund 1,441 Transfer (To) Cemetery Fund 348 Transfer (To) Waterworks And Sewerage Fund 36,241 Transfer (To) Ambulance Surcharge Fund 813 Total Disbursements 44,613 Balance April 30, 2013 $ 19,635 STREET AND ALLEY - WATER AND SEWER EQUIPMENT FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 10,273 Receipts Fees 8,057 Disbursements Equipment Repairs 3,542 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 14,788 AMBULANCE SURCHARGE FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 7,610 Receipts Surcharges $ 16,080 Property Tax 3,501 Transfer From Replacement Tax Fund 813 Total Receipts 20,394 Disbursements Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 28,004 CDAP PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ Receipts Grant Revenue 271,074 Disbursements Sewer $263,049 General Administration 8,025 Total Disbursements 271,074 Balance April 30, 2013 $ ROAD RESURFACE/SIRENS GRANT FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 37,575 Receipts Grant Revenue $ 112,500 Interest Earned 69 Total Receipts 112,569 Disbursements Construction $ 150,000 General Administration 144 Total Disbursements 150,144 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ BOND PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 41,669 Receipts Interest Income – Regular $ 97 Transfer From Waterworks And Sewerage Fund 4,000 Total Receipts 4,097 Disbursements Debt Service – Principal $ 36,000 Debt Service – Interest 1,800 Total Disbursements 37,800 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 7,966

BOND RESERVE FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 18,701 Receipts Interest Income $ 14 Transfer From Waterworks And Sewerage Fund 300 Total Receipts 314 Disbursements Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 19,015 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 156,058 Receipts Water And Sewer Collection $ 345,199 Water Deposits 4,475 Property Taxes 1,094 Transfer From Replacement Tax Fund 36,241 Total Receipts 387,009 Disbursements Wages - Water And Sewer Superintendent $ 44,677 Labor 76,949 Utilities 61,039 Postage And Freight 2,215 Telephone 1,748 Operating Supplies & Equipment 3,708 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance 2,707 Petroleum Products 3,246 Miscellaneous 4,220 Chemicals & Laboratory Service 14,825 Collector 33,327 Office Supplies 1,184 Disposal Plant & Sewer Maintenance 9,673 Sewage Treatment Plant Repairs 32,912 Transfer (To) General Fund 158,906 Transfer (To) Bond Reserve Fund 300 Transfer (To) Sewer Bond Depreciation Fund 300 Transfer (To) Bond Principle And Interest Fund 4,000 Total Disbursements 455,936 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 87,131 SEWER BOND DEPRECIATION FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 19,566 Receipts Interest Income $ 15 Transfer From Waterworks And Sewerage Fund 300 Total Receipts 315 Disbursements Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 19,881 CEMETERY FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 6,374 Receipts Property Taxes $ 1,491 Sale Of Grave Lots 50 Transfer From Replacement Tax Fund 348 Total Receipts 1,889 Disbursements

Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 8,263 WATER SURCHARGE FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 208,668 Receipts Water Surcharge Income $ 74,881 Interest Income 2,333 Property Taxes 67,631 Total Receipts 144,845 Disbursements Supplies And Maintenance $ 29,637 Debt Service – Principal 53,041 Debt Service – Interest 14,654 Transfer (To) General Fund 20,000 Total Disbursements 117,332 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 236,181 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 2, 2013.

VILLAGE OF DEPUE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2012 TO APRIL 30, 2013 GENERAL FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 19,209 Receipts Property Taxes $103,964 Municipal Utility Taxes 74,223 State Income Tax 193,709 State Sales Tax 23,232 Interest Income On Investments And Taxes 852 3% Surcharge 21,995 Dog Tags, And Fines 415 Building Permits 300 Liquor Licenses 140 Miscellaneous Income 12,622 Reimbursements 112,644 Transfer From Water Surcharge Fund 20,000 Transfer From Waterworks And Sewerage Fund 158,906 Total Receipts 723,002 Disbursements Payments Of Employees’ Retirement Benefits $ 59,204 Administration 205,908 Municipal Building 29,482 Zoning 1,200 Legal 12,588 Fire Department 52,706 Streets And Alleys 183,519 Police Department 150,873 Audit 16,900 Street Lighting 15,753 Total Disbursements 728,133 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 14,078 POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 9,494 Receipts Fines And Reports $ 12,727 Miscellaneous Income 6,038 Interest Income 9 Total Receipts 18,774 Disbursements General Operating Equipment and Supplies $ 10,416 Squad Car Maintenance 2,492 Office Supplies 50 Total Disbursements 12,958 Balance, April 30, 2013 $ 15,310 GARBAGE DISPOSAL FUND Balance, April 30, 2012 $ 21,995 Receipts Property Taxes $ 9,946 Collection Fees 79,853 Miscellaneous Income 100 Transfer From Replacement Tax Fund 2,324

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5-day Planner Today

Tonight

High 48

Low 28

Sunday

High 56

Monday

Low 44 High 58

Tuesday

Low 48 High 59

Weekly weather One year ago

Low

Prec.

High

62

44

1.21

49

Oct. 30

61

50

1.17

49

36

Oct. 29

59

36

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51

29

Oct. 28

59

32

0

49

33

Oct. 27

54

30

0

45

29

Oct. 26

52

35

T

48

Oct. 25

51

27

0

74

Oct. 31

Low 51 High 48

Low 30

Sun & Moon This year

High

Wednesday

Records

Low

Prec.

29

0

High

Low

83 (1950)

25 (1993)

0

83 (1950)

19 (1988)

0

80 (1946)

14 (1952)

0

78 (1950)

24 (1957)

0

74 (1950) 24 (1957)

25

0

82 (1963)

24 (1962)

41

.31

78 (1963)

22 (1949)

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

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