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Bureau County Treasurer candidate Courtney Yates-Mabry and her husband, Josh, hover over computers as results are tabulated.

Yates-Mabry wins county treasurer race ‘I’m very humbled by the outcome’

By Zita Henneberry and Goldie Currie news@bcrnews.com

The race has come to a close, and Republican candidate Courtney Yates-Mabry is the new Bureau County Treasurer. Yates-Mabry won over Democrat candidate Rick Wilkin, 7,336 to 5,203.

“I’m very humbled by the outcome and by the support I’ve received over the course of this campaign, and I’m very excited,” said Yates-Mabry Wednesday morning after the election.

Yates-Mabry is looking forward to updating the office and making a smooth transition into her new position as Bureau County Treasurer.

Yates-Mabry recognized Bureau County’s last treasurer, Nina Urbanowski, expressing great appreciation for what Urbanowski has done for the county.

Yates-Mabry appreciates the time Urbanowski has put into serving the county and is excited to make the transition.

Yates-Mabry’s first order of business will be to hire two new staff members to fill her old position and the position of another retiring employee.

So how did she think the campaign went?

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Robinson wins county board seat Retiring Bureau County Treasurer Nina Urbanowski, a Republican candidate, ran for the Bureau County Board District 20 seat in Tuesday’s election, however, she was beaten out

by Democrat candidate Micah Robinson.

Tuesday’s final vote tally showed Robinson with 305 votes to Urbanowski’s 286 votes.

Urbanowski will retire from her position as treasurer, as the newly-elected Bureau County Treasurer Courtney Yates-Mabry steps into the position.

gratitude toward Wilkin.

“I appreciate that Mr. Wilkin ran a clean campaign,” said Yates-Mabry.

She said it helped the campaign, since the candidates were able to focus on the issues at hand and keep the campaign a pleasant experience.

After the long campaign, Yates-Mabry is planning on taking a few days off to spend time with her family.

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Jim Reed (center), the newly-elected Bureau County Sheriff, stands with his wife, Maria (in red sweater), and family and friends as they cheer for his win Tuesday evening at Valley Bar and Grill in Spring Valley. The Democrat candidate beat out his opponent, Republican candidate Allan Beaber by 1,900 votes.

Bureau County Sheriff: Jim Reed

Reed wins race by 1,900 votes

By Goldie Currie and Zita Henneberry news@bcrnews.com

“There’s a new sheriff in town.”

The words were yelled throughout the large crowd greeting Jim Reed as he walked through the doors of Valley Bar and Grill in Spring Valley Tuesday night.

There were votes from three precincts left to be

counted, but with Reed’s strong lead ahead of opponent Allan Beaber, there was no doubt in the crowd that he was their new sheriff.

Election night ended with Reed at 7,271 votes and Beaber at 5,361 votes.

Reed spent the next 10 minutes hugging members of the crowd, giving handshakes and thanking those for their support as the final precincts were reported.

In a small speech he prepared for the press, Reed thanked the Bureau County voters, his com-

mittee, friends, neighbors, the Democratic Party, the IVDW, local unions, family, especially parents and in-laws.

“I would also like to thank my campaign managers, Mike Miroux and my wife, Maria, for all their countless hours of work, and everyone who attended the parades and walked door-to-door with me in every community in Bureau County, most of them twice,” he said.

“It’s been a privilege serving the people of Bureau County for the past 24 years. I look for-

ward to my upcoming roles and meetings with the county board members within the next couple weeks to make a smooth transition,” he said.

Reed will replace Sheriff John Thompson, who did not seek re-election.

Wednesday morning, Reed recognized Thompson for his 12 years of service as Bureau County Sheriff, as well as Nina Urbanowski for her 40 years of service as Bureau County Treasurer.

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Mautino: ‘It was razor thin’ Mautino retains seat, but absentee votes still not counted

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

It was a long night for Illinois State Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley).

With early vote tallies arriving in favor of Republican newcomer Jerry Long of Streator, the ending result favored Mautino, who beat Long by only 340 votes — 17,346 to 17,006.

That total, however, is not an official win, since

absentee ballots have yet to be counted.

“It was razor thin. I knew it would be a razor thin race,” Mautino said Wednesday morning. “We were watching the results come in, and they were back and forth. Then the late return came out ... So it looks really good, but we’ll have to wait for the provisional ballots and grace period voting.

“I’m very optimistic, and I thank the people for

their support.

We’ll keep our eye on the State Board of Elections. I’m optimistic,” he said.

Mautino Mautino said he has to thank the voters in Bureau and Putnam counties for off-setting the LaSalle County results.

Regarding the entire 76th District, which includes Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Livingston counties, Long topped Mautino 13,726 to 12,951 in LaSalle County. In Livingston, Long again tipped

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the scales in his favor with 343 votes to Mautino’s 187.

Bureau County gave Mautino 2,808, compared to 1,767 for Long, while Mautino earned 1,400 votes in Putnam County with Long getting 1,170.

Mautino said the close vote is a result of “a bringing back of the parties.” He said he’s proud of the campaign he ran and spoke briefly of what he deemed as “negative mail” sent out by his opponent and his supporters. He also complimented candidates for county level positions,

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Voters respond to referendums Questions asked to Spring Valley, DePue and Buda voters

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Bureau County residents in three communities got the opportunity to vote for or against referendum questions on their ballot in Tuesday’s election.

The referendum topics varied from a new fire truck, to increasing the sales tax for infrastructure and street repairs to tax hikes supporting a fire district and emergency and rescue crews.

According to Tuesday evening’s results, below are the outcomes for each referendum: DePue Residents voted in favor of a new firetruck and equipment for their local fire department. DePue’s

proposition asked whether or not bonds in the amount of $350,000 be issued by the village for the purpose of purchasing the truck and equipment. Tuesday’s results showed a total of 191 “yes” votes vs. 165 “no” votes.

Buda Residents strongly voted in favor of all three Buda propositions. The first asked whether the Buda Fire Protection District levy a special tax at a rate not to exceed .40 percent of the value of all taxable property for the purpose of providing an ambulance service.

Votes came in at 225 “yes” compared to 50 “no.”

Also, residents voted whether the fire protection district levy a special tax at a rate not to exceed .05 percent of the value of all taxable property for the pur-

pose of providing funds for the cost of emergency and rescue crews and equipment. Votes came in at 226 “yes” compared to 50 “no.”

Lastly, residents voted in favor of a tax increase from .30 percent to .40 percent of the value of all taxable property for the Buda Fire Protection District. Votes tallied showed 205 “yes” compared to 68 “no.”

Spring Valley Residents voted down the proposition to levy an additional retailer’s occupation tax at a rate of .5 percent for expenditures on municipal operations, public infrastructure or other property tax relief. Tuesday’s results showed 913 “yes” votes vs.

986 “no” votes. This was the second time residents had the chance to vote on this proposition. The first time was in the March primary election where the referendum failed by 70 votes.

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Hieronymus: Voter turnout typical

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Voter turnout in Bureau County for Tuesday’s election came in at 53.1 percent of the county’s registered voters.

Bureau County Clerk Kami Hieronymus found these results to be typical with this kind of election.

Hieronymus said the turnout was around what had been expected, having predicted it at 55 percent.

Reported earlier in the Bureau County Republi-

Mautino From Page 1 which he said were basically run in a positive fashion.

On Wednesday morning, Long said he would get back to the Bureau County Republican with comments about the race, but his return telephone call never came prior to press time.

Long told The Times

can, the primary elections that took place in March saw only a 21 percent turnout. Of the 5,126 ballots cast in the primary, 3,879 were Republican; 1,101 were Democrat; and 146 were non-partisan ballots.

Out of 24,311 registered voters, 12,913 ballots were cast Tuesday. The highest percentage of voters came in from precinct Hall No. 5 with 65 percent, and the lowest percentage from precinct Princeton No. 7 with 40.71 percent.

Hieronymus affirmed the 53.1 percent compares eas-

ily with past years, such as the 54 percent turnout in 2010.

Hieronymus commended her election judges, “My election judges did a good job.”

There were 37 polling places throughout the county with four or five judges for each precinct.

Hieronymus said her judges had to handle a lot of people coming through, but everything went smoothly and polling went really well.

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newspaper in Ottawa he was still hopeful the absentee votes would turn out in his favor, and he wasn’t yet Long ready to throw in the towel on the election.

Meanwhile, both candidates will be waiting for the absentee votes to be received and counted,

which could take a couple of weeks. The vote totals are officially declared near the end of November.

“I’m proud of the message that we put out there, and I’m proud of all the people who helped me develop the campaign,” Mautino said. “I’m also proud of my record. I hope the numbers hold up.”

Mautino said he’s been a candidate for his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives every two years since he was appointed in 1991.

“But it’s worth it. You can do a lot of good in this spot,” he said. “A state rep can make a lot of things happen. I’ve always been honored and blessed to have this position, and it looks like I still will.”

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Republican sheriff candidate Allan Beaber (center) and members of his party wait for election results at Fitzgerald’s Piano Lounge Tuesday night.

Sheriff From Page 1 “I wish them a very happy retirement, and I think the people of Bureau County owe them great appreciation for the jobs they did,” he said.

With this being Reed’s first campaign, he said the experience was “a lot of work, but it was fun.”

“It was a very enjoyable experience, and the people were so inviting and welcoming during the

campaign. It was overall, just a wonderful experience,” he said.

Reed first announced his candidacy for sheriff in May 2013 and ran unopposed in the 2014 March primary election.

Throughout his candidacy, Reed pledged to be a working sheriff for Bureau County. On Wednesday he said he promised to work as hard as sheriff as he had worked this past year and a half campaigning for the position.

Early Wednesday

morning, Beaber was busy collecting signs and unavailable for comment.

However, his wife, Terri Beaber, said the campaign has been filled with good experiences and great new people.

“If nothing else, it’s been an education for us,” she said.

“I commend my husband for taking the high road,” she continued.

“We thank everybody for their support.”

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Treasurer From Page 1 “My family have been very supportive and been there for me; they’ve been through it just like I have,” said Yates-Mabry.

Although her win still feels somewhat unreal, Yates-Mabry is excited to do her best for the county.

“I want to thank all of the voters that came out and voted for me,” said Yates-Mabry, “I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Wednesday morning, Rick Wilkin admitted his disappointment but said he was grateful for all those who had supported him through the campaign.

“I worked as hard as I could and tried to deliver my message to the people in the best way I could, “ he explained.

Overall, Wilkin felt the treasurer’s campaign was very fair and said neither side got negative.

“I want to congratulate Courtney on her win and wish her the best as our next county treasurer,”

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Rick Wilkin, Democrat candidate for Bureau County Treasurer, watches the Bureau County Clerk’s website as the final vote tallies come through Tuesday evening at Valley Bar and Grill. Wilkin lost the treasurer’s race to Republican candidate Courtney Yates-Mabry by 2,133 votes. paign signs.

As Democratic Party chairman, people will continue to see Wilkin out and about supporting future Democrat candidates as he assists them through their future campaigns.

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he said.

When asked about any possible plans for running again in the future, Wilkin was quick to say, “That’s for the future.”

Right now, he plans to concentrate on his job and finish up the current campaign with the tasks of taking down his cam-

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Bureau County 2014 General Election Results For County Treasurer Rick Wilkin ........................................ 5,203 3 Courtney Yates-Mabry ...............7,336

For Sheriff 3 James B. Reed ............................. 7,271 Allan K. Beaber.................................. 5,361

For Members of the County Board, District 20 3 Micah J. Robinson ..........................305 Nina Cattani Urbanowski ................... 286

Propositions City of Spring Valley Proposition to increase the Non Home Rule Municipal Retailer’s Occupation Tax by 1/2% Shall the corporate authorities of the City of Spring Valley be authorized to levy an additional Retailer’s Occupation tax at a rate of 1/2% for expenditures on municipal operations, expenditures on public infrastructure, or other property tax relief?

Yes ......................................................... 913 3 No ................................................... 986 Buda Fire Protection District Proposition to levy special tax at a rate not to exceed .40% for ambulance service Shall the Buda Fire Protection District levy a Special Tax at a rate not to exceed .40% of the value of all taxable property within the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of providing an ambulance service?

3 Yes ...................................................225 No ........................................................... 50 Buda Fire Protection District Proposition to levy special tax at a rate not to exceed .05% for emergency and rescue crews and equipment Shall the Buda Fire Protection District levy a Special Tax at a rate not to exceed .05% of the value of all taxable property within the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of providing funds to pay for the costs of emergency and rescue crews and equipment?

3 Yes ................................................... 226 No ........................................................... 50 Buda Fire Protection District Proposition to increase maximum tax rate from 0.30% to 0.40% Shall the maximum allowable tax rate for the Buda Fire Protection District be

increased from 0.30% to 0.40% of the value of all taxable property within the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue?

3 Yes ................................................... 205 No ........................................................... 68 Village of DePue Proposition to issue bonds in the amount of $350,000 for fire equipment Shall bonds in the amount of $350,000 be issued by the Village of DePue, Bureau County, Illinois, for the purchase of a fire truck and equipment for the fire department in and for the Village, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed 9% per annum?

3 Yes ................................................... 191 No ......................................................... 165

Statewide Advisory Questions • “Shall the minimum wage in Illinois for adults over the age of 18 be raised to $10 per hour by January 1, 2015?”

3 Yes No • “Shall any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides prescription drug coverage be required to include prescription birth control as part of that coverage?”

3 Yes No • “Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to require that each school district receive additional revenue, based on their number of students, from an additional 3% tax on income greater than one million dollars?”

3 Yes No

Constitutional Amendments Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment makes changes to Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights. The proposed amendment would expand certain rights already granted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

For the proposed amendment of Sec-

Meeting Minutes Bureau Valley School Board MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley District Board of Education met in regular session Oct. 28 at the district office in Manlius and took the following action.

• Superintendent Steve Endress recognized transportation director Tom Mott, bus drivers and tech director J.D. Waldschmidt for their extra effort last

month.

• BV North student Jackson Lind was recognized for having an art piece selected for the Illinois Art Education Association Student Art Show.

• BV North music students Elijah Lind, Maddie Atherton, Lexi Ashber, Abbey Johnson, Katherine Monier, Madison Morrow, Joe Green, Josie Cady and Shelby Hardy were recognized for being chosen to perform in the ILMEA

Band and Choral Festival.

• BV North has some RtI volunteers, Wanda Drayton, Erin Meyer, Sharon Gerdes and Amber Harper to recognize for their help.

• Endress congratulated the BV South seventh- and eighth-grade girls volleyball teams and the BV High School varsity girls’ volleyball for winning their conference.

• Congratulations were also given to the BV High School freshman girls volleyball team for an undefeated season.

• Volunteers were rec-

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Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment would prohibit any law that disproportionately affects the rights of eligible Illinois citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

For the proposed addition of Section 8 to Article III of the Illinois Constitution.

3 Yes No

Federal For United States Senator 3 Richard J. Durbin James D. “Jim” Oberweis Sharon Hansen For Governor and Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn/Paul Vallas 3 Bruce Rauner/Evelyn Sanguinetti Chad Grimm/Alexander Cummings For Attorney General 3 Lisa Madigan Paul M. Schimpf Ben Koyl For Secretary of State 3 Jesse White Michael Webster Christopher Michel

Representative For Representative in the General Assembly, 76th Representative District 3 Frank J. Mautino Jerry Lee Long

Judicial Retention Ballot for Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention in Office “Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office.”

Appellate Court Judge Shall William E. Holdridge be retained in office as Judge of the Appellate Court Third Judicial District?

3 Yes No Shall Mary K. O’Brien be retained in office as Judge of the Appellate Court Third Judicial District?

3 Yes No

Judicial Retention Ballot for Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention in Office “Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office.”

Circuit Court Judge Shall Eugene P. “Gene” Daugherity be retained in office as Judge of the Circuit Court Thirteenth Judicial Circuit?

3 Yes No

For Comptroller Sheila Simon 3 Judy Baar Topinka Julie Fox

Shall Robert C. Marsaglia be retained in office as Judge of the Circuit Court Thirteenth Judicial District?

3 Yes No

For Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs Tom Cross Matthew Skopek * at press time too close to call

Shall Joseph P. Hettel be retained in office as Judge of the Circuit Court Thirteenth Judicial District?

3 Yes No

Congressional For Representative in Congress 16th Congressional District Randall Wayne Olson 3 Adam Kinzinger

ognized for removing concrete at the BEST site in Manlius: Don Gibson, Matt Edmiston and Bill Gebeck.

In board action, the following was approved: • FY 2014 district financial audit and annual financial report.

• FY 2014 BEST financial audit and annual financial report.

• FY 2014 BCCAS financial audit and annual financial report.

• Employment of Farnsworth Group to conduct a district facilities study.

• No action regarding

• Note: All election totals are not deemed official until all absentee ballots are received and counted. Even though voting is closed, there are two weeks from Election Day for the final ballots to be received and tabulated. The following are projected state winners.

the intergovernmental agreement with Bradford CUSD #1.

• Snow bids for the 201415 season.

After closed session, the board: • Approved and retained the closed session meeting minutes of Sept.23.

• Accepted the resignations of Ralph Wedekind as head custodian at BV North and Donna Huebner as BV South/BV Wyanet library aide.

• Approved employment of Dana Wagner as BV South/BV Wyanet library

aide.

• Approved Frank Gebeck and Megan Mussche as volunteer BV South boys basketball coaches.

• Approved Preston Jones, Craig Johnson and Corey Gruber as BV High School boys basketball coaches and Courtney Olson as BV High School girls basketball coach.

• Approved maternity leave request for Tracy Carton.

The next regular meeting of the Bureau Valley Board will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 25.

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PMH gets CPR manikin and AED training unit PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital’s Community Training Center was chosen as a recipient, by the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF), to receive a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikin and automated external defibrillator (AED) training unit.

Perry Memorial received this manikin and AED training unit through the NADCF Manikin Grant Program. Prescott Brothers dealership in Princeton sponsored the grant.

Since its inception in 1975, the NADCF Manikin Grant Program has donated more than 4,200 training units throughout the country, and more than

1.6 million people have been trained on foundation-donated CPR manikins.

Perry Memorial Hospital’s Community Training Center offers healthcare provider and layperson CPR/AED and first aid courses to staff and community members in Bureau and surrounding counties. Perry Memorial Hospital averages 10-15 classes each month and teaches more than 1,000 people each year.

Due to the newly-passed legislation in the state of Illinois, all high school seniors will need to receive CPR and AED training as part of their health curriculum prior to graduation.

Several area business-

es have also jumped on board in contracting the training center services to provide CPR and AED training for their employees to enhance the safety of their work environment.

The more people who know how to perform CPR and how to use an AED, the better the chances for survival to anyone who experiences cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Please feel free to contact Marcia Hartwig, RN BSN Perry Memorial Hospital’s Community Training Center coordinator at 815-876-4449, if you would like to become CPR/AED or first aid certified or you would like more information regarding this type of training.

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Officials gather Wednesday afternoon at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton for the presentation of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikin and automated external defibrillator (AED) training unit. Prescott Brothers dealership in Princeton sponsored the NADCF Manikin Grant Program. Pictured above (from left) are Brenda Streit, Perry Memorial Hospital’s director of marketing; Meghan Sander, Illinois Automobile Dealers Association Director of Communication; Tom Prescott, NADCF Manikin Grant sponsor; Peter J. Sander, Illinois Automobile Dealers Association president; and Marcia Hartwig, Perry Memorial Hospital’s education coordinator.

Walnut gets out its checkbook Village board approves upcoming expenses

By Nita Wyatt news@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — The Walnut Village Board passed several motions involving expenditures in the coming months.

Village Superintendent Carl Minks said he and his staff have trimmed about half the trees in the village with the assistance of one additional temporary employee from Guither Tree Service and the use of that company’s wood chipper. This trim-

ming is done on a fiveyear schedule to keep the trees out of the path of both snowplows and garbage trucks.

There are still about half of the trees remaining to be trimmed. Minks proposed the village board hire Guither Tree Service to complete this tree trimming. Harry Guither of that company attended the meeting and said his company would be able to complete this project within three to four days and at a cost of $8,520.

This price includes trim-

ming, chipping and hauling away of all debris.

Board Member Lee Sarver said due to impending winter weather and other projects needing to be completed

by Minks, he felt the village should hire Guither and made a motion in that regard. After some discussion, Sarver’s motion was approved. Guither said the trimming would be completed as soon as possible.

Minks also presented a quote he had received for a new Galleon truck box for the one-ton truck used by the village. The current box has rusted and rotted and is not able to be used for hauling.

The quote is for $7,040, and this would include painting of the new box, transferring the lighting on the current box and installation on the truck.

The board approved the purchase of this new box but did ask Minks to verify the new box is a better design than the current box. Minks said he would make that verification as he is aware the current box had a design flaw which allowed moisture to accumulate between the two layers of the box, causing the box to rapidly deteriorate.

A representative of the Peterson Estate has discussed with Minks the possibility of the village

purchasing the holding pond located near the sewer plant. This pond is owned by the Peterson Estate and the village has been renting the property since 1977. Village Treasurer Nita VonHolten said the rent on the pond has been one-half of the real estate property bill received by the estate for this property. The estate would like to sell the property for $6,000. Other expenses for the purchase would include having the property surveyed and attorney’s fees. After the property is purchased by the village, it would become tax exempt, so there would be no additional property tax to pay

in the future. The board passed a motion to proceed with this purchase.

Board member Duane Christensen said the current garbage contract will be up for renewal in March 2015. Christensen said the members of the Garbage Committee, at its recent meeting, agreed to get new bids for garbage pickup and proposed new contracts, which would be reviewed by the village attorney and then present a recommendation to the board. Christensen said this process will be completed by early February 2015.

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Princeton OKs payment to residents Quiram votes no, fearful of setting a precedent

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council has agreed to pay two Princeton residents for damages they incurred in June from water issues.

As reported previously in the Bureau County Republican, Princeton residents Irene Milligan and Dan Shaw appeared before the

city council in September to request payment for the damages that occurred in June from heavy rains and flooded basements. The claims were submitted to the city’s insurance company but were denied. The payment of these claims were included in the city bills at the Oct. 20 council meeting.

Princeton City Commissioner Joel Quiram proposed payment of the

residents’ claims be postponed until after the council’s meeting with representatives from the insurance company that was set for Oct. 23.

The Oct. 23 meeting brought about no action.

Therefore, payment of the claims was agreed upon and included in the city bills at Monday night’s council meeting.

However, Quiram voted against paying these claims. He said his decision was derived from his concern about any claims that could be submitted in the future.

“If we say yes to paying these bills today, how will we say no tomorrow? And if we find it difficult to say no tomorrow, where will the money come from to pay the claims? Are we justified in paying these two claims that we do not legally owe, or are we more justified protecting the rights of all taxpayers and how we spend their money?”

Quiram asked.

Commissioner Bob Warren said he understood Quiram’s position on the subject, but he felt the council was still obligated to pay the claims.

“What this boils down to is a legal versus moral obligation. I realize that we are not legally liable to pay for this, but morally, I think we are, and I think that’s where we need to go. In future claims, I think we need to explain to the homeowners, in maybe a more clearer fashion, that we will turn it into our insurance, and if it’s denied, that’s as far as it goes,” said Warren.

All members of the council, except for Quiram voted yes to paying the two residents’ claims.

In other business, the

council unanimously accepted the FFA farm lease agreement. In this agreement, FFA will lease from the city 19 acres in the Technology Park, following standard lease agreements.

As the meeting drew to a close, Mayor Keith Cain recognized small businesses in the area and the contributions they make to the community. He urged the community to support the local businesses, proclaiming Saturday, Nov. 29 to be Small Business Saturday.

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Obituaries George Hoeffliger

Owen Mason

PRINCETON — George Edward Hoeffliger, 91, of Princeton passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Heartland Health Care in Henry.

George was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Effingham to George and Jessie (Wyckoff) Hoeffliger. He was married to Margaret Jean Milliken on Dec. 1, 1951, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. She precedes George in death.

George was a Marine M.P. during World War II. After the war, he spent most of his adult life farming the land owned by his family for generations. When he wasn’t hard at work, George loved fishing and hunting, and especially looked forward to the trips to the Gulf or to Canada for more of the same. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. George is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Mike) Hannah of Normal; his son, Herbert “Herb” (Marie) Hoeffliger of Princeton; his grandchildren, Megan (Steven) Hannah of Mokena, Erin Hannah of Normal and Margaret Hoeffliger of Princeton; and one great-grandchild, Roisin Hannah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Jean; his sons, Paul and Frank Hoeffliger; and five brothers and sisters.

A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with Pastor Judy Giese of the United Methodist Church of Wyanet officiating. Burial of ashes will be immediately after the service at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 10, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Bureau County Fairgrounds or the Princeton VFW. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

NEPONSET — Owen B. Mason, 86, of Neponset, formerly of Buda, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at Kewanee Care.

Born March 4, 1928, the son of Clarence and Mabel (Comp) Mason, he married Anne Mae Miller Nov. 6, 1948. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Ron (Kim Butler) Mason of Granville; one foster daughter, Fran Peterson of Princeton; five grandOwen children; five great-grandchildren; and one Mason nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beverly Bromme; and a son, Allan.

Cremation was accorded. There will be no public services. Private family inurnment will be in Hopeland Cemetery, rural Buda.

The Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements.

Keith Rabe CEDAR HILL, Mo. — Keith Rabe, 58, of Cedar Hill, Mo., formerly of Walnut, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Ozark Care and Rehab Center in Osage Beach, Mo. Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Burton Doty SHEFFIELD — Burton W. Doty, 88, of Sheffield died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services, Sheffield, where further arrangements are pending.

Meeting Minutes Ohio Grade School OHIO — The Ohio Grade School Board of Education met in regular session on Oct. 21 with the following action taken or discussed: • Approved agenda as presented, the minutes of the Sept. 23 regular meeting and budget hearing as presented, the September treasurer’s report and bills and payroll.

• Approved the submission of the 2015 School Library Per Capita Grant application.

• Superintendent Sharon Sweger reviewed and the board accepted the FY 2014 audit. Sweger was pleased to report the auditor had no findings, and the district earned a financial recognition status of 4.0.

• Accepted the joint agreement budget for the Behavioral Disorder Education Program.

In the superintendent’s report, Sweger noted: • Current enrollment is 78 students.

• The school has installed new carpet in the history room.

• Gary Massino was thanked for the donation of a ladder for the maintenance department.

• Elections are coming up for both boards. There are four seats up for election. Board members or anyone from the public interested in running for the board must go to the county clerk’s office to pick up a petition packet.

• Report cards went out and the students appear to be doing well.

• Sweger addressed the figures in the Oct. 6

Walnut Leader that spoke directly about the Ohio School’s Assessed Value and taxes. Sweger pulled the annual audits for the tax years 2012 and 2013, and according to the auditor the district’s total EAV for tax year 2012 was 33,677,756. The total for tax year 2013 was 33,633,031. This is a decline in the EAV of 44,725. There are many variables to determine the EAV; the wind farms are just one of many, including properties built, sold, lost and farm land.

The tax rates reported were close to the auditor’s reported rates but not exact. The one thing to remember is when figuring the tax rate the district doesn’t have a definite EAV to work with so the rate will vary.

Sweger presented Principal Jason Wilt’s report as he was at the Illinois Principal Association Con-

ference.

• Boys’ basketball opened the season with the Malden Tournament and took third place.

Their first home game is against Bureau Valley South.

• The “Sir Read a Lot” Scholastic Book Fair was held Oct. 6 through the 15.

• The district has no information available for the AYP report. The district will report on this as soon as it becomes available.

• Thursday, Oct. 16, the K-5 grades went to Princeton Christian Academy to see the play “Aladdin.”

• RTI (Response to Intervention) sessions are designed to focus and strengthen the basic skills in math and reading that help children grow as learners. These sessions take place at least two times a week for about 30

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Semi rollover on Interstate 80 PRINCETON — The Princeton Fire Department responded to Interstate 80, Mile Post 55, at 6:01 a.m.

Wednesday for a semi rollover.

Upon the fire department’s arrival, there were two semi-tractor trailers at Mile Post 55 eastbound, one with heavy front end damage, and the second was pulling two trailers with the second trailer on its side in the driving lane. A third semi was involved but was located approximately one-half mile further east on Interstate 80. There were no injuries.

According to the Illinois State Police’s accident report, David G. Blacher, 46, of Bedford Park was driving a 2010 Volvo tractor pulling a semi trailer and trailer combination and rear ended another semi pulled over to the right side of the road driven by a male, 25, of Florida. The crash caused Blacher’s semi to stall in the right lane of traffic, which was struck by a another semi driven by a male, 64, of Illinois.

Blacher was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and following too closely.

Fire personnel, while on scene, contained a fuel and oil leak, and plugged a fuel leak in a fuel tank.

The Princeton Fire Department responded with one ambulance, one engine, one heavy rescue squad and one incident commander. A total of eight firefighters responded to the scene.

Fire and EMS were released from the scene at 6:48 a.m.

At the courthouse Marriage license Jeremiah M. Graham of Rockville, Ind., to Nicole B. Clark of Salem, Ind.

minutes per session. The instruction the students receive for RTI is in addition to what they receive in the regular classroom.

In order for the students to qualify for RTI services their scores must be below the 25th percentile on AIMSweb math or reading tests. Six teachers are helping this year with RTI. • One student performed at the BVEC Musical Festival in Bradford.

• The school took part in The Great Central U.S. Shake Out at 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16. This is the world’s largest earthquake drill.

After executive session, the board retained executive session minutes from the Sept. 23 board meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the school library.

Divorces

Timothy Vacca of Spring Valley and Renee (Rota) Vacca of Ottawa; married Sept. 3, 2013; divorced Oct. 24, 2014.

Joshua C. Gould of Walnut and Brenda L. (Hale) Gould of Manlius; married Sept. 2, 2011; divorced Oct. 24, 2014.

Traffic court

Display plate attachment — Joseph W. Freedman, 25, of Walnut.

Disregard official traffic control device — Darrell D. Marquis, 86, of Wyanet.

Disturb the peace/dog barking — Jason A. Schweickert, 43, of Spring Valley.

Driving/no license/permit/age — Gary D. Shockley, 27, of LaMoille.

Failure to reduce speed — Cody L. Burton, 22, of Walnut; Jennifer L. Phillips, 55, of Spring Valley.

Improper left turn oncoming traffic — Andrew T. Doran, 42, of Ohio.

Overweight on axle — Patrick L. Lilley, 45, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Deston T. Boaz, 18, of Sheffield; Amber N. Ruter, 22, of Princeton.

Speeding (11-14) — A 17-year-old female of Walnut.

Speeding (15-20) — Jacob M. Bartley, 21, of Spring Valley; Victor G. Calderon, 19, of DePue; Bruce E. Huffaker, 62, of Spring Valley; Jeremy J. Lucas, 24, of Spring Valley.

Speeding (21-25) — A 16-year-old male of Wyanet.

Squealing/screeching tires — A 17-year-old male of Princeton.

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Election wind down ...

By the time this column is published, the election chaos will be wrapping up.

Today’s Bureau County Republican edition is full of stories and photos from Tuesday night’s happenings. I can only hope you enjoy it as much I do, as I take pride in our coverage of the election.

To me, it’s one of the most difficult, yet exciting nights as a county reporter. Being on the front lines of finding out who won the races — does it get any better than that?

Perhaps, one of the most challenging aspects for me during election season is trying to stay as unbiased as possible, while deep down having a real passion for the candidate of my choice.

Election coverage COMMENTARY for me started four years ago, when I was first hired as a reporter for News Tribune. I started the job in September of 2010, and my first election coverage happened in November — two measly months later.

At that point in my life, I was not ashamed to admit I did not have a grasp on the meaning of Election Day. In fact, before my newspaper career, elections and voting were far off my radar.

I had only voted in one election prior, and that was when I was in college. It was 2008, the year President Barack Obama was running for his first term. He had visited campus earlier in the year and spoke to us about the change he would bring to our country.

While I don’t remember his exact words, I do remember my friends talking about the excitement of seeing the first African American president take office. That was the first year I voted and about as political as my life got at that point.

Fast forward to November of 2010, I was sitting in the Bureau County Courthouse among the hootin’ and hollerin’ of who was going to be the sheriff — John Thompson or Bill Rosenow — and whether or not the county was getting a new jail.

That night in the courthouse, I discovered what a precinct was and that Bureau County had 50; I felt anticipation build as votes were tallied; I got my first try at interviewing the winner of a race vs. the dreadful interview with the loser of the race and experienced what it was like writing election stories at midnight, through pure exhaustion, for next day’s edition.

Overall, the memories are blurred together, but there’s one minute of that night that clearly sticks out, and is one I most likely will never forget around election season.

As the new, young person in town, of course I hadn’t registered to vote, which meant I didn’t vote, and I was wasn’t sporting one of those fancy “I voted” stickers.

In the midst of crazy that night, I was approached by an older couple at the courthouse who asked if I had voted. My naive self was quick to blurt out that I had just moved, wasn’t registered and this was my first election in Bureau County ... The couple cut me off in mid-sentence with raised eyebrows and mumbled, “That’s no excuse.”

Their words and expressions cast a powerful feeling of disappointment over me, and it left an everlasting impression. Believe me when I say I was all registered up for the next election, and I haven’t skipped an opportunity to vote since then.

And boy, does it feel great. At this point in election season, I can only hope you did the same this election. If not, get to the Bureau County Clerk’s Office and get registered because we have another election on our hands coming this spring.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Currie can be reached at gcurrie@bcrnews.com.

Goldie Currie

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First Person Hayden Welte

City: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: Princeton.

Family: Mom, Jean; Dad, Joe; sisters, Jody and Erin; and brother, Kyle.

Pets: Dog, Wrigley.

Occupation: Student.

What is the last song you listened to: Johnny Cash, “Walk the Line.”

What is the last book you read: “Free Fire Zone” by Chris Lynch.

What is the last television show you watched: “Doomsday Preppers.”

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Steak and potatoes.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My bow and arrows.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Maria’s Pizza.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: An authentic Cobra Jet. People would be surprised to

know that you: Like to walk through the woods.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The woods and

farms around it.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: A better hunting store.

Bon voyage to my sister Do you have sisters or brothers?

I was never blessed with brothers, but I do have two sisters now. My oldest sister has been gone from us for several years. Her children and all of us miss her every day.

My sisters and I grew up here in Illinois and lived within the state for most of our lives. Now, my one sister lives in Maine, and my oldest remaining sister lives in Illinois but is in the process of moving to a warmer climate on a permanent basis. That sister has been a “snowbird” for several years, but she and her husband have made the decision to move permanently to the sunshine.

This sister and I have always had a close relationship. She is 10 years older than me which makes our relationship different than those of siblings who are closer in age.

There was never any of the normal sibling rivalry between us. The age difference was too large. Hard to be rivals with someone who is 4, and you are 14.

As a kid, I thought she was the coolest. She was grown up, or at least to me she was. I always wanted to be in her bedroom, and she was pretty nice to me. If she went to stay overnight with her friends, she would always tell me that I could sleep in her bed. I loved it!

Well, I loved most of the things about it, She had perfume, jewelry, makeup, etc., that I would play with. The only part that wasn’t so great was the actual bed. My sister had a habit of eating crackers in bed. I know, a little strange, but her bed always had a little “crunch” to it. My mom would wash her

Nita Wyatt COMMENTARY

sheets, and the same night my sister would eat saltine crackers.

It was a vicious circle. But even with the “crunch,” I loved being in her room. I remember everything about that room, the sloping ceiling, the mirrored dresser, the little shelves built into the corner.

Everything.

My sister was in high school, and I started grade school in 1956.

In Tiskilwa High School, where my sister attended, there was a mid-winter dance, usually held around Valentine’s Day. There were several traditions of that dance and one of them was that two first- or second-grade students were chosen, and these two students carried the crowns for the dance king and queen. Usually these young students were the brother or sister of a high school student or a special friend.

As a first-grader, I got to be the girl carrying the crown for the queen. Now, this may sound hokey, but as a 6 year-old, I thought it was pretty cool. The best part was that my sister helped me get all dressed up, and I went to the dance with her and her date.

Her date! It was very special to a little girl.

When I say, she helped get me dressed up, she was the person doing my hair and putting a little

lipstick on me. I wore, well, it was 1957, so if you were around then, you may remember having what I wore — a red felt skirt, white lacy blouse, white socks with a ruffle and black patent leather shoes.

I remember those felt skirts like it was yesterday. Coming from a family who sewed a lot of our clothes, making a felt skirt was so easy. A circular piece of felt, a circular cut-out in the middle for your waist, and a simple waistband also made out of the felt. Usually, the waist fastened with two hooks and eyes. If you have ever done a craft project with felt, you know that it requires no hemming, it’s almost like thick paper. A red, green, or sometimes pink circular felt skirt was a standard in my little girl clothing for quite a few years.

So, now, my sister will be leaving the Illinois area. It makes me sad and happy for her all at the same time. I am happy that she and her husband will be living in yearround warm weather and that they will be living in a community of people who they enjoy. But, I am sad for me. Now, I may not see her all the time, but I know that she is there and within a few hours, we can be together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.

The hours to be able to get together will be 10 times longer, and that makes me sad.

Bon voyage, sister of mine, I will see you when I can, but I will remember, as when I was growing up, that there is nothing like the relationship between siblings.

Nita Wyatt of Wyanet can be reached at golfingfor2@ymail.com.

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Religion notes — Area churches have announced upcoming events, including concerts, dinners and bake sales. See Page 9.

Tiskilwa library and historical society will co-host Thanksgiving program on Monday nic specialties to the table, but the Thanksgiving staples – stuffing, potatoes, green beans – plain, easily available and inexpensive, are always there.” Then she takes her insights one step further by noting: “It’s a holiday that resonates at the heart for many immigrants. Maybe that’s why Thanksgiving is so powerful ... It’s your table and my table, and no one is declaring what we must do. Yet we’re all doing the same thing.

On this one day, we are speaking with one voice.”

As always, the program is free and open to the public. The Tiskilwa Library and Historical Society welcome visitors of all ages to share in a warm and memorable evening. Following the program, everyone is invited to enjoy seasonal refreshments and social time at the new library.

For those who would like to view the World War II showcase featuring Reid Bowers and his plane, the Museum on Main will also be open after the program.

TISKILWA — The community is invited to a program, “Thanksgiving: The Great American Holiday,” beginning at 7 p.m. Monday at the Tiskilwa Public Library.

Following Tiskilwa’s annual Salute to Veterans, Chicago author and food historian Penelope Bingham will entertain the audience with lively stories of this uniquely American tradition: that famous turkey dinner with all the fixins, served at 90 percent of American tables on Thanksgiving Day. With a tip of the hat to our local Native American heritage, Bingham will share the details of this holiday’s beginnings and then follow through to the present day.

The Tiskilwa Public Library and the Tiskilwa Historical Society have joined forces to serve up this program in the library’s historic, newly restored 1908 Community Room, right across the street from the Museum on Main.

As Bingham observes, “You may bring your eth-

Wedding aisle — Engagement and wedding announcements run every other Thursday. See Page 10.

Community Notes Open house PRINCETON — There will be an open house at the Princeton Elks Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The Generics will provide the entertainment.

Bingo night DALZELL — Dalzell Grade School will hold its fall fundraiser, a feather bingo night, on Saturday at the Dalzell Fire Station, 402 Lucy St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $1 for grade school students and $2 for high school students and adults. Cards are $2 each or three for $5. There will be door prizes, 50/50 and raffles. Sandwiches and desserts will be available for purchase.

Legion meeting SPRING VALLEY — American Legion Dominic OBerto Post 182 of Spring Valley will meet at 6 p.m.

Nov. 13 at Angelo’s.

VFW meeting SPRING VALLEY — VFW Post 3666 of Spring Valley will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley.

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Penelope Bingham will present “Thanksgiving: The Great American Holiday” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Tiskilwa Public Library. The program is free and open to the public.

Both section of the library are handicapped accessible.

SPRING VALLEY — La Leche League of the Illinois Valley, a breastfeeding support group, will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 20 in Spring Valley. This monthly group helps mothers gain knowledge and support from other breastfeeding moms. For more information, call 815894-3303 or email ivlllgroup@gmail.com.

Upcoming blood drive NEPONSET — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Neponset Community Building on West Commercial Street. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS.

Make Someone Happy • Happy birthday today, Thursday, to Rex Conger, and happy anniversary on Friday to Rick and Beth Peacock. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

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Annual dinner The Wyanet United Methodist Women hosted an autumn dinner on Sunday. The menu included creamed chicken on biscuits, salad bar, dessert and drink.

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Religion Briefs ets are available at State Bank of Cherry, Turkey dinner North Central Bank in Ladd, Holy Trinity

TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Community Church will have a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The menu will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, potatoes and gravy, salads, rolls, desserts and drinks. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children under 12. All are welcome.

Captive Free performance PRINCETON — Captive Free, a relational music ministry team, sponsored by Youth Encounter, will perform at 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton. Everyone is invited to attend.

There is no charge for admission. There will be a free will offering taken to support the Captive Free ministry. For more information, contact 815-879-6491 or email StMatthewsLutheran@frontier.com.

Senior group holds potluck PRINCETON — The St. Louis Parish Senior Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday for a potluck lunch. Last names beginning with A-I should bring a dessert, J-R should bring a meat dish and S-Z should bring a salad or side dish. The group is open to anyone older than 55 years old. Bingo is played after lunch.

Ashley Cleveland concert SEATONVILLE — Ashley Cleveland, three-time Grammy and two-time Dove award winning singer/songwriter, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Seatonville Congregational Church Independent. She will be leading worship for Second Sunday, the church’s alternative worship gathering. There is no cost of admission, but a free will offering will be taken to help cover expenses. For more information, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815-228-6717 or visit www.ashleycleveland.com.

Dueling pianos event CHERRY — Holy Trinity Cherry will host the Cool 2 Duel Dueling Piano event Nov. 21 at Holy Trinity Church hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and light snacks. Tickets are $25 per person. Tick-

Cherry church office, by calling 815-8942006 or by mail to Holy Trinity at P.O. Box 159, Cherry, IL 61317. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Parish.

Celebrating 50 years PRINCETON — St. Louis School will hold its 50th anniversary celebration Nov. 15. There will be a live and silent auction.

Tickets are available at the school or by calling 815-875-8521. A celebration Mass is set for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 followed by an open house receptions.

Open Table supper SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield United Church of Christ will be hosting the free Open Table supper from 5 to 6 p.m.

Sunday at the Sheffield United Methodist Church. The menu will be vegetable soup, ham and bean soup, cornbread and dessert.

Pie and coffee social hour CHERRY — The Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Cherry will sponsor a pie and coffee social hour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Cherry Library/City Hall. Other events will include the Heritage Health free health fair will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and speaker Jack Rooney at 2 p.m. Rooney will give a short presentation on recent interesting new discoveries related to the Cherry Mine Disaster.

The Nativity of our Lord Church prepare for its bake sale Nov. 21-22.

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Bake sale set for Nov. 21 and 22 SPRING VALLEY — The Nativity of our Lord Church, formerly St. Anthony’s Church, will hold a bake sale from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov.

22 at the church, 510 Richard Mautino Drive, Spring Valley.

There will be antipasto and a selection of pies available, including: apple, apricot, blueberry, cher-

ry, pumpkin, strawberry, rhubarb, pecan, peach and more. There will also be cream puffs and other baked goods.

To pre-order a pie, call Rose at 815-664-4050.

Polka Mass LASALLE — The Polka Massters, a multi-piece band from Joliet, will provide the music for the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday at St. Hyacinth Church in LaSalle.

Thanksgiving dinner OHIO — The First Lutheran Church of Ohio will sponsor its fifth annual free Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 16.

This is by reservation only. There are only 80 spots available. To make a reservation

by Wednesday, call the church at 815376-7431 or Nancy at 815-376-6253 or email nancyb1221@hughes.net.

Trivia Night

Friday, November 14, 2014

at Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., Princeton Doors open 6:00 p.m. / Trivia begins 7:00 p.m.

Registration - $10 per person. Can register as 8-person team or individuals/couples will be added to tables as needed.

To register, contact Julie Wayland - jwayland@princetonpl.org, or Laurie Anderson - landerson@princetonpl.org, or call 815-875-1331 Cash prizes for top 3 teams, prize for best games-themed decorated team table, and door prizes!

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RNA members make Baskets of Hope The New Bedford Royal Neighbors of America participated in the Making a Difference Day by making Baskets of Hope for the Freedom House and MOPS in Princeton. Supplies were purchased by members, assembled and presented to the Freedom House and to MOPS on Oct. 25.

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Nurses Check blood pressure, pulse and weight

Durable Medical Equipment Staff Answer questions about medical equipment, oxygen

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Social Services Provide resources that are available in the community (home health, etc.)

FREE Informational Meeting Tuesday, November 11th 3 - 4pm

Pharmacists Discuss questions about medications

Do you or someone you care for have heart related issues?

Cardiac Rehab Staff Provide information - staff available per request

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month to learn the skills that help manage heart related issues and improve quality of life. We have a team of staff members from various departments at the hospital who will be on hand to answer questions.

Dietitians Provide education about dietary changes and weight management

Family members are also encouraged to attend. Stay for the entire hour or just stop in during the scheduled time.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Lisa) Donahue

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Learning about family research The Bureau County Genealogy Society recently provided a series of four classes in beginning family research.

During the four weekly sessions the participants learned how to use various resources and how to document their findings. The 20 students pictured completed the course. The class was taught by Eva Blanco for three sessions and concluded with a technology based research class taught by Patrick Hodge, Val Horas, Carol McGee and Esther Tracy on the final night.

St. Margaret’s offers program for boys SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital invites boys ages 10-13 and their dads or guardians to attend an evening for and about boys. A separate program for moms or guardians will also be offered.

Participants will learn about physical and emotional changes which occur when boys become young men. Speakers will include Robert Morrow, MD; Lexie Weber, MS, RD, LDN; and Lanny Slevin,

physical therapist.

Dinner and program will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room. For more information or to make a reservation, call 815-664-1486.

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Kyle Donahue and Ryan Donahue, nephews of the groom.

The bride is a 1986 graduate of Princeton High School. She is the current president of the Covenant Children’s Home Alumni Association.

The groom is a 1973 graduate of St. Laurence High School in Burbank.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in 1981 and a law degree from Chicago Kent School of Law in 1985. He is a self-employed attorney with offices in Kankakee and Palos Park.

The couple will take a wedding trip in December to Cozumel, Mexico.

Holy Trinity Church of Cherry presents:

Cool 2 Duel Dueling Pianos

Workshop

Thursday, November 13th Doors open at 8 AM Princeton Elks Lodge 1105 E. Peru St.

Lisa A. Trodden and Michael R. Donahue, both of Bradley, were united in marriage Oct. 4 at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club in Manteno by Judge Roger Benson (retired).

The bride is the daughter of Robert Trodden of Tinley Park and the late Phyllis Trodden. The groom is the son of Bernadine (John) Walsh of Elmhurst and the late Jack Donahue. The bride’s daughter, Nicole Pratl, was in attendance, as well as the groom’s daughters, Monica Donahue and Maura (Andy) Habich.

Cathy Bayne was the matron of honor and Andrew Kohn served as best man. Ushers were

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

Students explore career opportunities Eight manufacturers open facilities for expo About 270 area high school students from 13 schools toured eight manufacturers Oct. 22 as part of the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition’s (NCRBC) North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo.

Carus was one of eight manufacturers who sponsored the event and hosted plant tours for local students. About 270 students from 13 high schools participated. After visiting local manufacturers, students ended their day with educational breakout sessions and a closing ceremony at Illinois Valley Community College’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

Students met chemists, engineers and other manufacturing professionals and learned about career opportunities ranging from operations to information technology.

“I was very surprised that this changed my mind

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Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust is now OmniArts Jankowski named executive director

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Hall High School students learn how Carus uses chemistry to solve environmental problems in Carus Corporation’s LaSalle laboratory. about engineering,” said Hall High School student Brandon Simpson after touring Carus Corporation’s LaSalle manufacturing facility. “The whole process of it. The different machinery that is used got me really thinking about engineering.”

“Engineering interests me a lot more today than it did before,” said Marcquis Briddick, a Hall High School junior. “I realize

now there are a lot of different types of engineers.

After today, I’m going to take engineering more seriously.”

“Many students are surprised by what they find at the expo,” said Ralph Moshage, corporate engineering manager for Carus Corporation and event co-chair for the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo. “It’s a great opportunity to learn

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more about careers they expect to see in manufacturing, like engineering, mechanics, or welding.

It’s also an opportunity to discover more unexpected manufacturing career paths, such as chemistry, finance, sales and marketing.”

Students also toured the facilities of Sabic, Black Brothers, MBL USA, Vactor, Allegion (LCN Closers), Gardner Denver and Eakas.

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The Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust has a new director, new name, new look and newly-expanded mission. The trust, now known as OmniArts, has Jankowski been providing financial support for the arts in Starved Rock Country for more than 20 years.

OmniArts is emerging from a year-long restructuring, and an intensive search for a new leader to take the trust to exciting new heights.

“We are thrilled to report that Mr. William (Bill) Jankowski has been appointed as the Trust’s new executive director effective August 2014,” said Inga Carus, chairman of OmniArts. “Bill is not only a capable fundraiser with a strong track record; he is very well connected to the arts community in the region and is a theatrical director in his own right.”

Jankowski was most recently with the Ottawa Times newspaper and Starved Rock Country magazine as special events manager. He has experience as an educator, theater director, tourism director and development administrator raising millions of dollars.

“The name OmniArts reflects this wider mission,” said Jankowski.

“The meaning behind the name is that the Trust will support everything arts related.”

The trust will continue to provide financial support to local artists, art organizations and art-focused educational programs. It will also produce special events, create a website with information about local artists and events, encourage growth of the arts, and enrich the quality of life in the Starved Rock region.

At the economic development conference at Senica’s Oak Ridge on Oct. 29, the trust was formally re-launched. Starved Rock Country Alliance, in partnership with the Hegeler Carus Foundation, organized the conference.

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PMH Family Acute Care Unit renovations are complete PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton has announced the renovation of the Family Acute Care Unit on the second floor is now complete.

The transformation of this area now includes four private Observation Rooms, two rooms that will be utilized by Family Acute Care Unit as overflow rooms for

afterhours Ambulatory Care patients, an Activity Room for Swing Bed patients and new space for the Care Management Department.

This renovation allowed PMH to create observation rooms which are now all private rooms intended to provide patient satisfaction and privacy, a press release stated. The after hour Ambulatory

Care rooms will provide access to nursing staff for those patients receiving chemotherapy and other treatments when the Ambulatory Care Unit is not open. Moving the Care Management Department to this area will provide patients easy access and more space for family consults and will create a more private environment for these services.

Sheffield doctors join OSF HealthCare SHEFFIELD — OSF HealthCare has announced effective Nov. 9, Dr. Rick Cernovich and Dr. Timothy Pratt will become part of OSF HealthCare and will be providing care as OSF Medical Group – Sheffield.

They will both remain at 113 S. Main St. in Sheffield and continue to provide

care at Perry Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cernovich will continue to provide care at the Perry Memorial Hospital clinic. The phone number will remain the same – 815-454-2811.

Dr. Cernovich and Dr. Pratt have worked closely with OSF HealthCare for many years and share common philosophies

and values, a press release stated. By aligning with OSF HealthCare, the physicians will be able to provide more seamless care for patients and offer additional services. These services will include an afterhours call center staffed by nurses, additional lab draws, vaccines and childhood immunizations.

Midland States Bank promotes Lamboley EFFINGHAM — Midland States Bank has announced the promotion of Justin Lamboley to market president for the Peru, Princeton and Mendota markets.

In his new role, Lamboley will lead the sales and management activities to support growth and development of small business and commercial programs and services. He replaces Alan Forristall, who recently accepted the market president position for Midland’s new commercial loan office in Mil-

waukee, Wis. “Midland takes pride, not only in offering exceptional banking services, but in Lamboley investing in their communities,” commented Jeffrey A. Lovett, regional market president.

“Justin has proven himself to be both an exceptional banker and an involved community partner.”

Lamboley has served as a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

since joining Midland in 2011. Prior to joining Midland, Lamboley worked as a commercial lender for a financial institution in Sandwich.

Lamboley, a Peru native, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Illinois State University in Bloomington and an Associate of Science degree in Accounting from Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. He is currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Illinois River Road connects visitors to small businesses The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway not only promotes the region’s natural sites between Ottawa and Havana, it now directs visitors to unique and authentic visitor-based businesses located throughout the byway region through its redesigned website and recently launched mobile site.

With funding from Illinois Department of Transportation and Office of Tourism grants, these new products enhance the visitors’ experience, as well as provide small businesses opportunities to promote themselves to those traveling the 10-county byway region.

Anaise Berry, Byway executive director, states, “Byway travelers and nature tourists seek the off the beaten path experience — exploring communities’ history and attractions, dining in restaurants that aren’t part of a national chain, shopping in distinctive stores, purchasing items made or grown here in the region, as well as staying in lodging facilities such as B&Bs, inns and boutique hotels. We want to connect visitors to the very businesses they’re looking for when traveling

the Illinois River Road.”

In an economic development study completed by the Illinois River Road in 2012, the byway organization found that byway visitors wanted to know more about these kinds of experiences as part of their trip.

Additionally, small byway businesses that were surveyed expressed a desire to be promoted on the Illinois River Road website, so that visiting consumers could find them more easily.

“Connecting byway travelers to small businesses is a win-win situation for visitors and small business owners,” stated Byway board member and small business owner Julie Hubbard.

With more than 150,000 visitors to the site annually, IllinoisRiverRoad.org helps connect nature and byway travelers to the small businesses that enrich their visit. The Illinois River Road website (IllinoisRiverRoad.org) now allows for those unique, locally-owned businesses that complement the visitor experience to be listed on the site, free of charge. The site also offers advertising opportunities in addition to the free listing.

Launched just in time for October fall foliage visitors and upcoming holiday activities is the Illinois River Road’s mobile site, providing easy access to information about Byway communities, nature sites, events, small businesses and attractions throughout the corridor. This new mobile site will assist visitors with trip planning while on the road.

For more information about the Illinois River Road or how to get a business listed, visit illinoisriverroad.org and click on Get Involved.

The Illinois River Road was designated one of America’s Byways in 2005 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, which recognizes roads having outstanding archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities. It stretches 291 miles alongside the Illinois River from Ottawa to Havana and is notable for its natural and historic qualities.

The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway is a program of North Central Illinois Council of Governments.

13 Sports Thursday, November 6, 2014 • 13 Playoffs time — See page 15 for insights, predictions for area IHSA football playoff games.

PC advances to Sweet 16

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

ORION — Barely a word of excitement could be heard from the hallway outside of the Putnam County Lady Panthers’ locker room after their thrilling three 23-25, 25-22, 25-18 victory over the Farmington Farmers Tuesday at the 2A Orion Sectional, which captured their first Sweet 16 berth since 1999.

The silence of that hallway and locker room was broken when a thunderous eruption came from the celebrating Panthers as their leader and coach Amy Kreiser opened the door.

After going down big in the first game 10-3, the Lady Panthers kicked the jitters tying the first set eight times before finally taking their first lead at 20-19 on a kill by senior outside hitter Paige Griffith.

“It feels amazing, the girls have had a ton of dreams this year, and I’m just so very, very proud of them,” Kreiser said. “I know we came out to a shaky start and took us a while to settle in but that happens in the postseason, and once we did, it was lights out.

I had some very strong kills out of Annie Miller, and a huge block put up by (Kayte) Bernardoni and just smart setters, Paige (Griffith) and Megan

Regan Weidner regaining her identity

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Orion 2A Sectional Tuesday’s semifinals: Putnam County def.

Farmington 23-25, 25-22, 25-18.

Fieldcrest def. Orion 21-25, 25-19, 25-20.

Thursday: Title - Putnam County (22-12) vs.

Fieldcrest (33-3), 6 p.m.

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PC’s Kayte Bernardoni (12) and Paige Griffith (2) make a block on Farmington in Tuesday’s 2A sectional semifinal contest at Orion.

Devils in for a ‘Catz’ fight

By Kevin Hieronymus

Class 2A playoffs

The Hall Red Devils have taken their first step, returning to the playoffs and winning their opening contest once again — their first at home since 2006.

Now they take aim on the next step, getting past the second-round contest for the first time since winning the state championship in 2001.

The Red Devils (8-2) will embark on that task Saturday, facing unbeaten Lanark Eastland-Pearl City (10-0). Kickoff will

2 p.m.

Saturday

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8-2

“We are very proud of Regan and what she has done. She has gone through so much over the past 16-18 months with injuries. Most people would have given up.”

Dale Donner • BV coach

Hall at Eastland-Pearl City

be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lanark.

Senior wideout A.J. Gaeta, who’s been on both playoff teams and contributed in a big way with three touchdown receptions in Saturday’s 33-14 win over Knoxville, said it’s something special.

10-0

“It means a lot being parts of both teams, last year and this year. It’s something special we got going on,” he said.

Special is exactly how the folks in Lanark and Pearl City describe their football team. It is a senior-laden team with nine senior starters on

offense and eight on defense, a group looked upon to put the Wildcatz over the playoff hump.

The Wildcatz are not only undefeated, they have had three shutouts and have outscored their opponents by nearly 400 points, 483-89 (48.3 to 8.9). The closest anyone has come to the Wildcatz has been 17 points in a 45-28 win over Polo, a second-round playoff qualifier.

“We have had a lot of special teams and players on those teams. I think

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Regan Weidner is going back to state. And she’s taking her little sister, Haley with her.

After an injury-riddled past year and a half, Regan Weidner, a Bureau Valley senior, has worked her way back into being a state-caliber runner, qualifying with a ninth-place finish at the Oregon Sectional. The 2012 state runner-up and two-time All-State medal- Regan and Haley Weidner ist did not make state a “The key with year ago.

Regan is that she The freshman, does not overwork Haley Weidner, herself. It is a nice makes her first state problem to have appearance having ... having an athplaced at Oregon. A lete who we have third Bureau County to try and hold runner, Hall senior back. Usually we Al Baldonado, who are begging kids to was the sectional Al Baldonado run more,” Donner runner-up, will join said. “Every weekthem along with Amboy sophomore Megan end she would ask what was acceptable for her to Grady.

Regan Weidner has been run over the weekend. She motivated in getting her is a great kid with a specname back in the dyestat. tacular work ethic. She is a com rankings, where she role model not just for our was before the injuries, team, but for our entire and it’s shown in her work school. I can not put in ethic, BV coach Dale Don- words how proud I am of her.” ner said.

The younger Weidner “We are very proud of Regan and what she has has fast made a name for done,” Donner said. “She herself as one of the elite has gone through so much runners in Northern Illiover the past 16-18 months nois. While Haley guesses with injuries. Most peo- her times are not as fast as ple would have given up; Regan’s times were in her Regan has continued to freshman year, Donner work, almost to the extent has not bothered to compare times. He said they that she overworks.”

Donner has tapered are two completely differWeidner’s workouts, ban- ent running styles.

Haley Weidner joked she ning treadmills and lowering her mileage on the was happy for her sister road, but picked up her but sure didn’t want to intensity. She has been lose to her at state. helped having her sister to train with.

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If Hall is playing, Gene Merkel will be there There are fans, and then there are super fans like Gene Merkel.

The 1956 Hall High School alumnus has been attending Red Devil varsity football HIERONYMUS’ games since 1951 when he was in the eighth grade — HYPOTHESIS 619 of them and counting.

He’s only missed five games through that 63-year stretch. one family commitment and the He said he had very good reaother time serving as best man sons to miss those five games, in his friend’s wedding. including three medical issues, “Otherwise, I would have

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made them all,” said the 2010 Hall High School Hall of Fame inductee. “One was a bad case of the flu, and I didn’t care who was playing.”

He admitted serving as best man for Everett Sarver of Walnut in 1965 was a 50-50 call, “But I had to go with him. I told him I really don’t want to miss the game, but I don’t want to miss your wedding, too. I couldn’t say no to that.”

Why does he go?

“Because I love Hall. I’ve loved Hall since I knew what the word Hall was. I’ve always been a Red Devil fan and always will be,” said Merkel, 76, who paid his own tuition to attend Hall for three years before moving into the district from living west out of DePue. Throughout the years, he’s served Hall High School in many ways as a member of the school board and past president

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Hall super fan Gene Merkel will attend his 620th Red Devil football game Saturday at Lanark.

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(Rehn) do a good job of mixing it up and utilizing all six of our hitters.”

The Lady Panthers couldn’t hang onto the first set as they dropped it 25-23, but their tenacity showed through.

“I just said to them, ‘Why do you play?’ We’ve been talking about this the whole year. Who do they play for? What do they play for?” Kreiser said. “They play to have fun, and they play with a lot of heart because these are their best friends, and they have been playing together and have been together since they were in kindergarten. They just have a blast out there and want that to continue.”

The team banded together, as they had done in the past, following the first set loss as they only trailed during two more stretches of the match.

“Coach gave us a very good pep talk telling us to get out early. Every point we wanted to keep going further and not let them get too far ahead of us. We worked on pushing forward, got the momentum and we kept rolling with it,” Miller said.

PC trailed at 7-6 in set two before Griffith smashed a kill off of a Farmer defender to tie the game. Griffith followed that with a serve that was

from 1978-93, the Athletic Parents Club and the Touchdown Club.

He’s also sold chances for the game balls before each game at Hall for 40 years, and every now and then, someone like his son, Mark, who was drawn Saturday, happens to win.

“I’m sure somebody thinks that’s fixed. The bad part my nephew won it the second game this season, too,” he said. “I don’t draw them. I sell them, shake it and take it to the press box, and they draw. And, hey, that’s the way the ball bounces.”

There’s been so many games and teams throughout the years, many good ones, some bad ones, he said. The first state championship game in 1995, he said, when Hall rallied in the final minutes of the game to beat Du Quoin 38-32 tops his list as favorites.

“The comeback in the last two minutes had to be the most dramatic, probably,” he said. “So many people went home and thought it was over with, but you know what, you can’t leave until the final buzzer goes off.”

This year’s games have become extra special, watching his grandson Jake Merkel, No. 23, contribute to the Red Devils playoff run. He describes

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Coach Amy Kreiser and the Lady Panthers celebrate after their come-from-behind win over Farmington in sectional play Tuesday at Orion. mishandled by the Farmington defense, giving PC an 8-7 lead.

Four straight service points, including three aces from Miller, gave PC some breathing room at 13-8.

“Once we got on a run, got a couple good kills and settled into the floor, (with it being) the first round of sectionals, I think we got the nerves out that we had in the beginning,” Miller said.

Farmington kept game two close, eventually tying the set 22-22 on a ball hit into the net by PC. A tip by senior Lauren Colby gave PC the lead, and junior Lauren Kreiser slammed the door with two service points including the game-winning ace.

Game three was back

and forth early but PC found a way to keep the Farmers at bay.

A kill that found an empty area between the Farmer defense by setter Megan Rehn put the Lady Panthers up 8-5.

PC kept the pressure on and never led by less than three for the remainder of the set.

A huge block by Bernardoni ended the game for PC. They have played themselves into the sectional championship and a chance to advance to the state tournament.

Miller’s huge night included a team leading in the following categories: service points (13), aces (5), kills (13) and digs (12).

Griffith added 12 service points, 15 assists and eight kills.

“We just play with a lot of heart and play as a family, and we are a family. I am so blessed to have such great teammates,” Miller said.

Coach Kreiser and her squad look to redeem themselves against a Fieldcrest team that put up a three set loss (26-24, 19-25, 17-25) early in the season on Sept. 4. They will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at Orion High School for the 2A sectional championship.

“The sectional final will be big with a lot of nerves but as long as the girls settle in, whether we’re playing Fieldcrest or Orion I know they’re out to fight, and they want this,” coach Kreiser said.

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his grandson as a “lowkey, quiet, athletic kid.”

Jake Merkel has football blood in him on both sides of the family with his dad, Mark, and his Grandpa (Savage) on his mom’s side of the family.

Grandpa Gene, however, never got to play football at Hall, his time spent on the family farm milking cows morning and night seven days a week.

“My dad said you’re not playing sports; you’re going to do the farm work.

I wanted to play, but my dad was the boss,” he said.

So is he going to be at Saturday’s game at Lanark?

“Ah, yeah. Oh yes,” Merkel said.

How are the Red Devils going to stack up with EPC? “Well, it’s going to be tough,” he said. “We don’t know the strength of their conference. Ours is strong, I think, But we don’t know what kind of competition they play. If we play our game, hopefully we’ll come out on top.”

And Gene Merkel will be right there in the stands, just like he’s done 619 times before that game since 1951.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. He’s been covering area football games since 1986 or 35 years after Gene Merkel started following Hall High School. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews. com.

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15 Sports Thursday, November 6, 2014 • 15

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

Red Devils

Two eighth graders from Ladd Community Consolidated School qualified for the IESA Cross Country Meet was held on Oct. 18 at Maxwell Park in Normal. Pictured left to right are Ethan Cattani, Coach Dru Heggen, and Conner Ripka.

this team’s history or legacy, if you will, is yet to be written,” EPC coach Randall Asche said. “I think they play well as a team and are gamers. They love to play, and most importantly, they love to compete. How far they are able to go will ultimately define their ranking as a group.”

In Saturday’s game over Amboy-LaMoille, the Wildcatz (10-0) amassed 473 yards and 26 first downs, while holding the Clippers (5-5) to 139 yards and 10 first downs. EPC outrushed Amboy 304-139

and outpassed them 169-0.

The Wildcatz also scored after each one of Amboy’s five turnovers, with four touchdowns and a 23-yard field goal following three interceptions and two fumbles.

“EPC is very fast and physical; they run a lot of wishbone, but they will also spread you out,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said.

“They have some very good backs and an excellent QB. Defensively, they fly to the ball and cover very well. We will have to keep them off balance with a good mix of run and pass.”

Asche knows the Red Devils have the personnel

to do just that.

“Hall presents a challenge with their overall team speed, I think they are very good everywhere,” he said.

The one thing Hall has in its favor is playoff tradition.

Hall has won two state championships (‘95, ‘01) with a runner-up finish (‘96) in 22 playoff appearances. In eight previous appearances, EPC has only reached the second round three times, never winning one. EPC lost to eventual state champ Sterling Newman in last year’s second round, 35-12.

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Pigskin Previews (Playoffs 2)

Scoreboard

Football IHSA Playoffs

#8 Herscher (8-2) at #1 Rockford Lutheran (10-0), 4:30 p.m. Saturday #5 Chicago Phillips (9-1) at #4 Johnsburg (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday #7 Coal City (8-2) at #2 Elgin St. Edward (10-0), 2 p.m. Saturday #6 Dixon (8-2) at #3 Manteno (9-1), 1 p.m. Saturday #4 Canton (8-2) at #8 Bloomington CC (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday #3 Rochester (8-2) at #2 Quincy(Notre Dame (8-2), 2 p.m. Saturday #1 Carterville (10-0) at #5 Roxana (8-2), 1 p.m. Saturday #7 Belleville Althoff (7-3) vs. #3 Herrin (9-1), 7 p.m. Saturday CLASS 5A #8 Park Forest Rich East (7-3) at #1 Geneseo (10-0), 1 p.m. Saturday #13 Arlington Heights St. Viator (6-4) at #12 Sycamore ( (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday #15 Woodstock Marian (6-4) at #10 Sterling (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday #6 Lombard Montini (7-3) at #3 Joliet Catholic (8-2) 1 p.m. Saturday #4 Mahomet.-Seymour (8-2) at #8 Morris, 3 p.m. Saturday #3 Peoria (9-1) at #2 Metamora (9-1), 1 p.m. Saturday #4 Marion (8-2) at #1 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (10-0), 2 p.m.

Saturday #3 Taylorville (9-1) at #2 Highland (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday CLASS 6A #1 LaGrange Park Nazareth (10-0) vs. #9 Chicago King (8-2) , 1 p.m. Saturday #13 Lake Forest (7-3) vs. #5 Glen Ellyn Glenbard South (8-2) at Lake Forest, 4:30 p.m. Saturday #2 DeKalb (9-1) at #10 Darien Hinsdale South (8-2) 7 p.m. Friday #6 Wheaton (St. Francis (8-2) at #3 Lake Villa Lakes (9-1), 3 p.m. Saturday #4 Yorkville (8-2) at #1 Lemont(10-0), Saturday, 6 p.m. #3 Oak Lawn Richards (9-1) at #2 NL Lincoln-Way West (9-1), 2 p.m. Saturday #1 Peoria Notre Dam) (10-0) at #5 Chatham Glenwood (7-3), 2 p.m.

Saturday #2 Normal Community West (8-2) at #6 East St. Louis (6-4), 2 p.m. Saturday Visit www.bcrnews.com/sports for class 7-8A pairings.

State qualifers

Class 2A: No. 5 Hall (8-2) at No. 1 Lanark Eastland-Pearl City (10-0)

Game time: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lanark.

BCR insider: The Wildcatz do it on both sides of the ball. They have a high-powered offense, averaging 48.3 points after Saturday’s 54-6 blasting of Amboy-LaMoille. They have three backs with over 500 yards rushing — including QB Donny Groezinger (11-805, 15 TDs), Walter Ollie (76-771) and Eric Shaney (101-645). Groezinger has thrown for 857 yards and 12 TDs with three receivers with 270 yards or more.

Defensively, EPC allows just 8.9 points a game. The closest any opponent has played them is 17 points when Polo played them to a 17-point difference (45-28) in Week 6. ... Long known for their running game, the Red Devils have turned to an even more potent passing team this year with junior QB Drew Pullam (112-180, 21 TDs) and wideouts Julian Barroso (25-528, 7) and A.J. Gaeta (22-405, 6) and RBs Jake Merkel (28-459, 7) and Tyler Taber (18-289, 3). Hall can still move the ball on the ground effectively, witnessed by the long 54-yard TD run by Chris Hammonds (89-633, 6) in Saturday’s 33-14 win over Knoxville. Christian Heiden (98 tackles), Jared Puente (94 tackles), Matt Krolak (76 tackles) and Jake Merkel (48 tackles, 8 INTs) head up the

defense.

Stat sheet: Offense - Hall 29.6, EPC 48.3. Defense Hall 18.7, EPC 8.9.

Playoff history: Appearances - Hall 22, EPC 9. Consecutive - Hall 2, EPC 2. Record: Hall 34-19, EPC 3-9. Best finish: Hall 3A state champs, ‘95, ‘01; EPC - second round 1998 (2A), 2002 (3A), 2013 (2A).

Enrollments: Hall 392, EPC 340.

Last year’s advancement: Hall lost in the second round to Momence 21-13 (2A); EPC lost in second round to Newman 35-12 (2A).

BCR pick: EPC. Notes: There will be no advance tickets sale. Gates will open at noon.

Other area games with Kevin Hieronymus’ picks:

Class 1A: No. 4 Polo (8-2) at No. 1 Stark County (10-0) - Stark County Class 2A: No. 2 Rockridge (9-1) at No. 6 Orion (7-3) Rockridge No. 4 Momence (9-1) at No. 1 Fieldcrest) (10-0) Fieldcrest Class 3A: No. 4 Oregon (6-4) at No. 1 Sterling Newman (10-0) - Newman Class 4A: No. 6 Dixon (8-2) at No. 3 Manteno (9-1) Manteno Class 5A: No. 8 Park Forest Rich East (7-3) at No. 1 Geneseo (10-0) - Geneseo No. 15 Woodstock (Marian) (6-4) at No. 10 Sterling ((7-3) - Marian

Basketball

Junior High boys

At Ohio 7th grade: BV North 20, Ohio 12.

BVN (4-1, 1-0): BVN: Davis 10. Ohio: Reuther 6.

8th grade: BV North 64, Ohio 8.

BVN (4-1, 1-0): BVN: Erickson 18, J. Johnson 12. Ohio: Reuther 3.

At Walnut 7th grade: Princeton Logan 33, BV North 23. BVN (4-): BVN: Davis 13.

Logan: Haring 12, Atkinson 8.

8th grade: BV North 24, Logan 22.

BVN (5-1): BVN: Erickson 9, Shipp 6.

Logan: Hjerstedt 8.

At LaMoille 7th grade: LaMoille 27, Ladd 23.

8th grade: Ladd 33, LaMoille 30.

7th grade: LaMoille 24, Earlville 23.

8th grade: LaMoille 25, Earlville 22.

Junior college women Rock County 64, IVCC 61. Hall: Pavlovich 14, Voss 20, Herrmann 8, Kingen 8, Mauck 3, Near 8.

Volleyball Junior college Black Hawk East def. IVCC 25-17 25-15, 25-20.

High school Orion Sectional (2A) Tuesday: Putnam County def.

Farmington 25-23, 25-22, 25-18.

Fieldcrest def. Orion 21-25, 25-19, 25-20.

Thursday: Title - Putnam County (22-12) vs. Fieldcrest, 6 p.m.

Pecatonica Sectional (2A) Tuesday: Oregon def. Sterling Newman 25-20, 25-16.

Dakota def. Ottawa Marquette 25-11, 25-18.

Thursday: Title - Oregon vs.

Dakota, 6 p.m.

CLASS 1A • #1 Rockford Christian (10-0) at #5 Lena-Winslow (8-3), 2 p.m. Saturday • #2 Galena (9-2) at #6 Dakota (7-4) , 1 p.m. Saturday • #4 Polo (9-2) at #1 Stark County (11-0), 3 p.m. Saturday • #3 Hope Academy (10-1) at #2 Forreston (10-1), 5 p.m. Saturday • #8 LeRoy (9-2) at #1 Carrollton (110), 1 p.m. Saturday • #5 Casey-Westfield (10-1) at #4 Bismarck-Henning (10-1), 2 p.m.

Saturday • #2 Abingdon-Avon (11-0) at #10 North Greene (9-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • #6 Camp Point Central (10-1) at #3 Arcola (11-0), 2 p.m. Saturday CLASS 2A • #4 Hall (9-2) at #1 Eastland-Pearl City (11-0), 2 p.m.

• #2 Rockridge (9-1) at #6 Orion (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday • #4 Momence (9-1) at #1 Fieldcrest (10-0), 2 p.m. Saturday • #3 Clifton Central (9-1) at #7 Hales Fransican (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday • #8 Illini West (6-4) at #5 Athens (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday • #7 Sangamon Valley (7-3) at #6 Maroa-Forsyth (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday • #1 Lawrenceville (9-1) at #5 Tuscola (8-2), 3:30 p.m. Saturday • #3 Chester (9-1) at #2 Johnston City (9-1), 2 p.m. Saturday CLASS 3A #4 Oregon (6-4) at #1 Sterling Newman (10-0), 7 p.m. Saturday #3 Chicago Harper (7-3) at #7 Byron (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday #1 Wilmington (10-0) at #5 Monticello (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday #3 St. Joseph-Ogden (9-1) at #2 Tolono Unity (9-1), 1 p.m. Saturday #1 Williamsville (10-0) at #5 New Berlin (8-2), 1 p.m. Saturday #2 Carlinville (9-1) at #6 Auburn (8-2), 1:30 p.m. Saturday #4 Marshall (7-3) at #1 Robinson (9-1), 1 p.m. Saturday #3 Mt. Carmel (8-2) at #2 Nashville (8-2), 1 p.m. Saturday CLASS 4A

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Cross From Page 13 “I would have to say as long as they are both All-State, I am guessing it will be a fun ride home with the Weidners,” Donner said. “They are close as sisters and close as friends. Neither would be as successful this year if it was not for the other. We talked Saturday about (how) they both need to thank each other for pushing each other to succeed.”

Grady placed sixth at Oregon. She looks to move into All-State finish, having placed 35th as a freshman.

Hall’s Al Baldonado has been a man on a mission. He repeated as regional champ and came in second by just one second at Oregon. He is primed to improve on his 17th place showing of a year ago.

“This is the weekend he has been focused on since last November. I know he has some goals in the back of his head for this Saturday, and I would put nothing past him in regards to reaching them,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said. “I’ve said it before; he is in a great spot physically and mentally. He has been in the spotlight all season and has delivered every weekend, even with some lofty expectations placed upon him.

“We can sit here and try to do all the comparative times and so forth from all the other sectionals but it comes down to how Al performs on Saturday. I will take my chances with him, for sure.”

The Class 1A girls race starts at 9 a.m. with the 1A boys to follow at 10 a.m.

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16 Kid Scoop 16 • Thursday, November 6, 2014

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

© 2014 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 30, No. 47

On each arm of the star, fill in facts about yourself.

My age

This week’s Kid Scoop page stars YOU! Complete this page and then hang it in your room so that you can remind yourself every day of how wonderful you are!

Glue a photograph or drawing of yourself in this star.

My favorite color

My favorite sport

My favorite game

My favorite thing to read

Standards Link: Health: Recognize personal characteristics that contribute to self-esteem.

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For many decades, famous movie stars have put their handprints and footprints in wet cement in front of Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. After the cement dries, the prints are left for visitors to see.

Look through the newspaper for adjectives that describe you. Glue them under your name on the sign.

Wait! Who got into the wet cement?

Match the prints to each of these silly star wannabes.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Standards Link: Visual Discrimination: Students recognize similarities and differences.

Trace one of your hands on a piece of paper. Cut it out and ask your friends and loved ones to write something on the hand that tells what is special about YOU! Then glue your hand print to this page.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Standards Link: Health: Recognize personal characteristics that contribute to self-esteem.

Wishes made upon stars may or may not always come true. But when you look at what you do every day, you will find that you are a star who can be depended upon.

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Fill in the weekly calendar to show your responsibilities. The idea stars can help.

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Look through the newspaper for pictures and words that tell about you and your life. Use the words and pictures to make a book about YOU! Standards Link: Health: Students participate in activities that promote self-confidence and self-esteem.

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The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION which is Located at the West End of the Westclox Building in Peru, IL on Rt. 6 on:

SUNDAY, NOV. 9, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com COLLECTOR AUTOMOBILES: 1953 Ford Custom Line 3 Speed w/ Over Drive 3.5 L 215 CID Inline 6 Cyl w/ Around 67,000 Miles, 1968 Ford Mustang 200 Sprint Motor 6 Cyl –New Top, New Vinyl, New Brakes LG. COLLECTION OF QUALITY TOOLS: Dewalt: 24 Volt-Hammer Drills, Circular Saw, 12 Volt Drill w/ 2 Batteries, 18 Volt Finishing Nailer, 36 Volt Circular Saw-Complete Kit w/ Battery, Charger & Kit Box, Finishing Nailer D51256, 14.4 Volt Brad Nailer, Wheel Brl; Skil: Band Saw, Bench Grinder, Drill Press, Miter Saw, Disc/Sander; Bosch: Concrete Saw, Router Cabinet; Milwaukee: 4 Reciprocating Saws in Kit Box, 1 & 1 1/8 Rotary Hammers, Impact Wrench & Radio; Porter Cable: Air Compressors Including 3.5 Gal 135 PSI, 4 Gal. 135 PSI 3 Horse & 6 Gal. 150 PSI, Heavy Duty Jig Saw, Air Hammer, 3/8 Angle Reverse Drill, Reverse Drill; Ryobi Screw Gun; Rigid Cement Saw; Devilbiss Air Brush; 2 Ingersol Rand Impact Air Guns; Senco SJS Nailer; Drill Bit Sets; Wire & Knotted Wheels; Micrometers, Caliper Micro Kits & Carbide Router Bits; 2 MTB Bikes; Many Household Items Too Numerous to List!!! THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTINGMANY MORE TOOLS DAY OF AUCTION!!!

AVANTI TOOLS, MIKE PARTIPILO

SELLER:

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

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 1118 North Church. Friday, Saturday, November 7, 8; 8am-4pm.

Christmas Open House Inside Garage Sale.

2 Buildings full.

1st building- all Christmas, Nativity sets, holiday cookie jars, Santa's, snowmen, wreaths, Christmas trees, Retro lighting & ornaments.

Lots of gold Victorian ornaments, angels etc.

Christmas glassware & dishware. Outside lighting & decorations, some Thanksgiving. Lots & lots of items. 2nd Buildingfilled with everyday treasures, furniture, chairs, bookshelf, dining table, linens, like new pressure washer, ladders. Lots of misc. 3 tables full of quality 25¢ items

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

616 • Motorcycles 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Trike. Excellent, loaded. 12,000 miles. $28.50. MUST SEE! 815719-0037/217-414-3453

- 700 Real Estate For Sale

2004 JEEP Grand Cherokee Larado, 4x4, new brakes & rotors. 120,000 miles, $7,000 or best offer. 815-303-1852

WANTING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Call 815-875-4461

767 • Mobile Home Sales

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

BY OWNER Nice, clean, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, all appliances included, Central Air, Large covered deck, Utility Shed. Located at Maples Acres, Princeton.

Call Kathy daytime 815699-2206 or 815-6997032 evenings

PUBLIC AUCTION Auction to be held at : Bradleys’ Auction Barn, Kernan IL. (#1456 E. 22nd Rd., Streator IL) Directions: 5 miles East of Streator, IL (on Rt. 18) to E. 22nd Rd./Kernan Rd., Then 1-1/2 miles North.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 At 9:00 AM

See Over 100 Photos at www.bradleyauctionsinc.com 1998 BUICK LESABRE (To sell at 12:30pm) 4Dr., 3.8 Liter V6, 3800 Series II Engine, Full Power, 13,300 Actual Miles (white w/ blue cloth interior) A nice clean car!

CUB CADET LAWN TRACTOR (To sell at 12:30pm) Cub Cadet 1515 Lawn Tractor, 15 H.P. / 38” Deck, Hydro. Trans.; Lawn Tractor Front Blade SHOP EQUIP. & TOOLS Rockwell 6” Jointer; Performax 16-32 Drum Sander; 2 - Craftsman 12” Band Saw / Sanders; Craftsman 10” Band Saw; Pro-Tech Table Saw; Dremel 16” Scroll Saw; 2 - Craftsman 16” Scroll Saws; Craftsman 4” Belt / 6” Disc Sander; Craftsman 12” Wood Lathe; Jet 10” Wood Lathe; 2 - Powr-Kraft Arc Welders; Craftsman 18” Gas Chain Saw; Rockwell Power Miter Saw; Craftsman Router W/ Table Saw Ext.; C-H Airless Painter; Wet Tile Saw; Lg. Manual Punch; Bench Top Drill Press; 3 - Rolling Tool Chests; 9 - 50 Gal Oil Dispensers W/ Hand Pumps; Fishing: Rods & Reels, Tackle; Minnkota Trolling Motor; 2 - 6” Dbl. Wheel Grinders; 2 - Gas Power Leaf Blowers; L.P. Hard Hat Heater; Long Handled & Hand Tools; Earthquake 5.5 H.P. Front Tine Roto-Tiller; Lawn-Boy 4 H.P. Power Mower; Simplicity 18” Gas Snow Blower ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES-FURNITURE: Victorian / Walnut Dresser W/ Mirror; 2 - Walnut Chests W/ Hankie Boxes; Mahogany Dining Tabe W/ 6 Chairs; Mahogany China Hutch; Mahogany Buffet; Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table; Square Oak Table; Round Maple Dining Table; Chrome / Green Dinette Table W/ 4 Chairs; Flat Front Bookcase; Old Porcelain Top Table; 6 - Old Captain’s Chairs; 4 - Matching Walnut Side Chairs; 4 Matching Oak Pressed Back Chairs; Oak Youth Chair; Old Swivel Office Chair; Carved Walnut / Upholstered Arm Chair; Old Platform Rocker; 2 Old Bentwood Chairs; Child’s Bentwood Chair SMALL ANTIQUES McCormick Cream Separator; 2 - Hanging Parlor Lamps; Brass Angle Lamp; LaSalle County Atlas, 1906; “Standard Oil” 5 Gal. Can; 2 - Iron Wall Bracket Lamps; Castor Bottle Set in Frame; “Arcade” Iron/Wall Mount Coffee Grinder; Wooden Advertising Seed Box; 7 - Old Quilts; Old Child’s Metal Scooter; Old Brass Blade Fan; 3 - Coke 6 Pack Metal Carriers; 3 - Milk Cans; 4 - Hummel Figurines; China Spice Jar Set; Pillar Style Mantle clock; 2 Galvanized Water Cans; Horse Collar; Iron Pitcher Pump; Cherry Pitter; Lg. Wooden Wagon Wheel; Wooden Butter Mold; Wooden Sugar Bucket; Wire Seed Corn Dryers; 28 - Old Fishing Reels; Old Fishing Lures; 4 Gal. Lowell Crock; 15 Gal. “Blue Band” Crock; 10 Gal. “Western” Crock; Crocks, Jugs & Crockery Bowls; Grey Graniteware Items; “Griswold” Cast Iron Pcs.; 2 - Wire Rug Beaters; 2 Aladdin Oil Lamps; 2 - Old Carnival Glass Bowls; Hand Painted Plates; American Fostoria Glassware; B&G X-Mas & Mother’s Day Plates; Jim Beam Decanter Bottles; Advertising Beer Glasses; Old Straight Razors; 6 - Daisy B.B. Guns; Farm Toys; New Die Cast Toys; Older Train Sets; Older Barbie & Ken Dolls; Precious Moments Figurines; Lg. Collection of PlayBoy Magazines; Assorted Records MILK BOTTLES (To sell at Noon) Over 40 Milk Bottles, Many W/ Embossed Letters / Logos, from the local area: Streator, Ransom, Cornell, Pontiac, Verona, Gardner, Coal City, Braidwood, Marseilles, Ottawa, & Earlville RAILROAD LANTERNS (To sell at Noon) 12 Railroad Lanterns Including: NYCL, N&WR, IC, NYCS, NHRR SPORTS CARDS (To sell at 1:00pm) 100’s of Cards, Most in Albums or Original Boxes; (Baseball, Football & Basketball); Beckett Magazines; Sports Posters Etc. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS-APPLIANCES: Dr. Pepper Pop Machine, 8 Selection; Tappan 18 Cu. Ft. Refrig./Freezer; M. Wards 15.8 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer; Kenmore Stacking Washer & Dryer (gas) 24” W; 2 - Maytag Auto. Washers; Amana “Comm. Quality” Elect. Dryer; Kenmore “80 Series” Elect. Dryer; Crosley 30” Elect. Stove; Compact Refrig.; Pioneer Turntable; JVC: Recciever & CD Changer; Bissell Power Carpet Steamer; Bissell Bagless Upright Vacuum FURNITURE: 4 Pc. Bedroom Set (Queen size); 5 Pc. Bedroom Set; Ranch Oak 2 Chests, Night Stand & Desk W/ Chair; 2 - Maple China Hutches; Oriental Style Secretary/ Desk; Oak Serving Cart; Sm. Oak Curio Cabinet; Baker’s Rack; 2 - Tall Case Clocks; 2 Gun Cabinets; Combination Safe; Recliners & Gliding Rockers; Sofas & Loveseats; Several Dinette Sets; Dressers & Chests ANNOUNCEMENTS on the day of Auction to take precedence over printed matieral. Lunch Stand and Restrooms on grounds.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a very large auction of quality items. 25 wagons of small items & over 200 pcs. of furniture, many nice tools. 3 auction rings will sell simultaneously. View photos on our website & plan to come & spend the day!

SELLERS:

ELWIN E. “DOC” BRANZ ESTATE (Streator, IL); ELSIE BAUMANN ESTATE (Minonk, IL); DON DAVIS ESTATE (Odell, IL) BRADLEYS’ AND IMMKE AUCTION SERVICE 815-674-2543

768 • Homes For Sale

Remodeled Hollypark, 14x70, 2 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood laminate floors. Large deck, carport & shed. Financing available with low monthly payments!

Call 815-875-1502

767 • Mobile Home Sales

Call 815-878-9353 1968 CHEVY IMPALA, 2 door, hard top, red. Good Shape. $7,000.

Call 309-895-7941

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For Sale By OwnerPRINCETON 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath home at 731 North Euclid Avenue. 1 car detached garage, fenced in backyard. Full basement.

Good rental property or starter home. Asking $51,000. View by appointment only. 815-303-4205

SELL YOUR CAR HERE!

In the Classified • Call 815-875-4461 TWO DAY EARLY BIRD THANKSGIVING AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

116 +/- ACRES PRIME FARMLAND BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 10:00 A.M.

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING TRACT AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT WISE GUYS BANQUET ROOM 2205 NORTH MAIN STREET PRINCETON, IL 61356.

This farm represents some of the most productive soils in Illinois. The farm is well located just 2 miles East of Ohio, Illinois bordering State Route 92 on the South and 2300 East Street on the West.

TRACT 1: 116 +/- Acres located in part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12 Ohio Township (T18N R 9E) Bureau County, Illinois. PPN: 0412-300-005. 2013 Taxes payable 2014 were $3,910. The PI is Estimated at 140 using Optimum Crop Productivity Rating For Illinois Soils. Soils on the farm consist of Buckhart Silt Loam, Osco Silt Loam, Muscatune Silt Loam, Osco Silt Loam and Sawmill Silt Loam. Tillable acres are estimated at 109.1 per FSA records. The farm will be offered as a single tract.

ROBERT EDLEFSON TRUST

SELLER: ROGER ANGEL – ATTORNEY FOR THE TRUST

TERMS OF THE SALE The farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis based on surveyed acres.

The successful bidder will be required to pay ten percent (10%) down the day of the auction and the balance will be due on or before January 15, 2015. Taxes for 2014 will be provided as a credit to the purchaser based on 2013 taxes. The farm is leased for the 2014 crop year and the Seller shall retain the income for 2014. Open tenancy for 2015. A title policy in the amount of the purchase price, subject to standard and usual exceptions, will be furnished to the buyer at closing. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertised or announced terms and/or conditions. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Current survey will be provided.

SALE CONDUCTED BY:

UNITED COUNTRY DAHL REAL ESTATE

102 NORTH MAIN, WALNUT, ILLINOIS 815-379-2447 DARRELL R. DAHL ROBERT K. JOHNSON AUCTIONEER LIC#440.000235 AUCTIONEER LIC# 440.000611 FOR FULL BROCHURE VISIT UCDAHLREALESTATE.COM

BUREAU COUNTY FARMLAND PUBLIC AUCTION

157.95 +/- ACRES Section 18, Walnut Township, Bureau County, Illinois The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction.

Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

OPEN TENANCY 2015

MONDAY, NOV. 17, 2014 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2015

SALE DAY LOCATION: “The Shed” 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 815-699-7999 DESCRIPTION: 157.95 +/- Acres located S ½ of NE ¼ and N ½ of SE ¼ Section 18, Walnut Township, Bureau County, Illinois. 148.6 FSA tillable acres with soil types Sable, Saybrook, Wyanet, LeRose, Senachwine, Lisbon and Dickinson. No improvements. A Surety crop productivity index of 123. Tax ID # 03-18-200-003. 2013 taxes paid in 2014 were $2,877.58 Plat locations, Aerial Photos and Soil Maps available on www.rickrediger. com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcel will be sold on a per acre basis.

2) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract.

10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction.

The balance will be due and payable on or before December 17, 2014.

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

4) The estimated 2014 taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by Seller to Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

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

6) The information is believed to be accurate. However we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

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

8) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999.

RUSSELL LIVING TRUST – Seller

Jay J. Russell and Christine Russell, Trustees Attorney for Seller: Michael English 10 Park Ave. West, Princeton, IL 61356 815.875.4555 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com

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

(Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:

SATURDAY, NOV. 15 & SUNDAY, NOV. 16, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview:

8:00 A.M.) View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Auction This Day Only Held Outdoors Old High Box Wagon w/ Iron Wheels; Many Hayracks Filled w/ Antiques, Garden & Tool Related, Household, Christmas Collectibles, Fruit Jars, Old Bicycles & Many Items From Crank Estate, Kickapoo.

Please Note: A Short Preview of Sunday’s Auction Immediately Following the Conclusion of Saturday’s Auction.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Antique, Modern & Wicker Furniture: Round Oak Pedestal Table w/ 3 Leaves; 11 Ft. Wood Church Pew; Slant Top 4 Drawer Desk; Antique Pump Organ w/ Spoon Carving & Gingerbread; Glass Claw Foot Piano Stool; Old Oak Roll Top Desk; Mahogany to Include: 2 Matching Round One Drawer Lamp Tables, 2 Buffets & Dining Table w/ Leaves & 6 Chairs; Wood Table w/ 2 Leaves & 4 Matching Chairs; Nice Ethan Allen Glass Door Hutch; Corner What Not Shelf; 2 Lane End Tables; Brown Leather Flex Steel Dbl. Rocker/Recliner Loveseat & Matching Rocker Recliner Chair; Metal Marble Top Fern Stand; Ice Cream Chair Design Stool; Oak Dresser; Various Cane Seat Chairs; Wicker Loveseat; Many Pcs of Old White Paint Wicker Chairs, Fern Stands & Accessories; Wood Vanity w/ Stool; Old Sellers Porcelain Top Kitchen Table; Chrome Formica Top 1950’s Table w/ 4 Matching Chairs; Primitive Kitchen Cabinet; Cosco Step Stool; Child’s High Chair; Nice 3 Piece Matching 1940’s Bedroom Set; One Drawer Coffee Table; Several Old Trunks; Several Modern Dressers & Chest of Drawers; Several Upholstered Sofas; Lazy Boy Blue Upholstered Recliner; Round Kitchen Table w/ 2 Leaves & 6 Chairs; Glass Door Hutch; 2 Piece Matching Dresser & Chest of Drawers; DU Blanket Box; King Size Headboard w/ 2 Twin Bed Frames; Several Painted Chest of Drawers & Vanity w/ Mirror; Old Treadle Sewing Machine; Kitchen Table & Chairs COLLECTION OF LONGABERGER BASKETS & POTTERY: Approx. 40 Longaberger Baskets, Pottery & Wrought Iron CHRISTMAS COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, TOYS & HOUSEHOLD: Many Christmas Collectibles Including Lenox Figurines, Legend of Santa Claus Limited Edition Statues, F&F Christmas, Clothtique Santas, Dept. 56 Snow Babies, Cubs Ornaments, Lenox Dishes, Carousel Horse Figurines, Ornaments, Lighted Christmas Trees & More! Several Sets of China; Flatware; Carnival Glass; Depression Glass; Ladies Items-Linens, Several Quilts Including Children’s, Jewelry, Hankies, Vera Bradley Purses; Toys Including Farm Toys & Tractors, Semis & Cars, Matchbox/Hot Wheel Cars, Marx Fort Apache Set, Marbles, Children’s Games & Books, Doll Clothes & Dolls; Collector Plates; Coins; Clocks; Stoneware and Primitive Collectibles; Pictures & Frames; Pyrex & Corningware; Cast Iron Skillet; Porcelain Pans; Hand Painted Plates & Bowls; Cups and Saucers; Fostoria; Pottery; IH Painted National Cash Register; Farm Machinery Manuals; Lg. Isabel Bloom Statue; Copper Kitchenware; Nice Quality Kitchen Items Including Kitchen Aid Mixer and MANY, MANY BOX LOTS!!!!!

Please Note: OUR NEXT HOLIDAY AUCTION will be the Three Day New Year’s Auction.

SELLERS:

CRANK ESTATE, KICKAPOO, IL,

TOM SEIDEL ESTATE,

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

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

768 • Homes For Sale *PRINCETON GREAT STARTER HOME or INCOME PROPERTY 2 bedroom, 1 bath, updates: tilt-in windows, first level laundry, large walk-in closet, enclosed porch, 1.5 car garage, clean basement. Never gets sewage backup. Recently painted. Close to schools. Window treatments, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher stay.

Price reduced $57,900.

Call 815-875-3257

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771 • Farms For Sale 155 Acres - 2 Tracts AUCTION - November 21 Quality Soils/2 miles East of LaRose or 25 miles Northeast of Peoria in Marshall County/Loranda Group/800-716-8189/ loranda.com

PROMOTE YOUR OPEN HOUSE Call 815-875-4461

776 • Commercial Property

856 • Apartment Rentals 856 • Apartment Rentals

RESTAURANT with 3 upstairs APARTMENTS For Sale in DePue Brick building, excellent condition.

Call Angie for more infor, @ 815-447-2414

852 • Mobile Home Rental 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes for rent. $300/ $400. Rental + deposit; Call Corrine at 815-760-2107

856 • Apartment Rentals PRINCETON Coachlight, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, $450/$500.

Carport.

Garbage included. Laundry available.

Call 815-878-7965 BUREAU 1 & 3 bedroom apartments available. Both spacious apartments with lots of storage. Quiet building. Yard shared by tenants. Security deposit required. No pets. No smoking. 815-878-3084

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FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom, upstairs apartment, downtown Princeton. $375 a month. Call Anderson Mosshart, 815-875-4660 ONE BEDROOM, one bath, all appliances, washer & dryer & garage space, large basement. $550 per month and $500 deposit.

Call Mary 815-915-7251 PRINCETON 1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Great neighborhood. Lease, deposit. $425. 810 South Euclid. Call 217-766-8497

PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL Call 815-875-4461 PRINCETON 2 Bedroom.

Hardwood floors, garage, washer & dryer. No pets.

No smoking. $650/month + utilities. Deposit required. 815-872-0544 PRINCETON 2 bedroom. heat & utilities included.

Deposit, no pets. $625 a month. Call 815-3037066 / 815-303-7621 PRINCETON 2- 2 bedroom apartments. Appliances.

No pets. References. Security deposit.

Call 815-879-7491

PRINCETON Duplex Stove & fridge furnished, washer & dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. References. $595 per month + Deposit. Call 815-8790005 or 815-878-3020, ask for Todd PRINCETON In The Country, 2 bedroom apartment.

Access to lake for fishing available. Water, sewer, garbage provided. $550 a month + deposit. References & application required. 815-303-1865 PRINCETON Large, one bedroom, off-street parking, laundry facility, no pets. $450 + electric.

Call 815-875-8100 PRINCETON updated modern furnished apartment. 1 bedroom. Good location. Neat & clean.

Low utilities. References required.

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PRINCETON 216 North Pleasant Street 3 bedroom/1 bath; 1 Car Garage. $625/month.

Available Immediately!

815-875-6254 Houselady@comcast.net .

PRINCETON 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 2 car garage. No Pets, no smoking. $650 month + deposit.

Call 815-878-6496

WYANET 1 bedroom house. Hardwood floors.

Newly decorated. Deposit.

No pets or smoking. Call for info: 815-699-2686

WANTED TO RENT Storage Facility to house several vehicles for the winter months only.

Call 815-879-3981

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Princeton 528 East Thompson SINGLE STORY RANCH 2 bedroom/1 Bath 2 Car Garage. $625/month Available immediately!

815-875-6254 Houselady@comcast.net .

PRINCETON Small, 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, basement, garage. $550 a month. Small pet considered. Call 815-875-1923 TISKILWA 2 bedroom, appliances, 1 car garage.

BCHA approved. 715 East Main. No pets. No smoking. $550/month includes electric & gas. Call 815646-4383 / 815-866-8283

PUBLIC AUCTION

RECREATIONAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION 20 acres of excellent recreational property 11711 Holiday Fin Rd, McNabb, IL 61335

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014 10:30 A.M.

Auction to be conducted at property • Not Responsible for Accidents DIRECTIONS: South of Spring Valley on Rt. 89 1 1/2 miles South of McNabb West on Holiday Fin Rd. 2 ¼ miles to property on South side of road and watch for signs.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: 20 acres MOL Located in the South East ¼ of Section 17 Magnolia Twp., Putnam County, State of Illinois. Property was a former campground with electric, well, and has a 5+ acre stocked pond. There is timber on the property and an abundance of wildlife. The property has been well kept.

TAXES: $186.00 PIN #: 04-11-240-000 To View Property… Call the auctioneers TERMS OF SALE: For terms of sale contact the auctioneers or go to www.McConvilleRealty.com

Classified for all items valued under $1,000!

Advertising E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com

F&A KETTMAN TRUST

SELLER: ATTORNEY FOR SELLER: Walter Zukowski 817 Peoria St., Peru, IL 61354 • Phone 815-220-5232 AUCTIONEERS: Marty McConville Dick McConville Joe McConville 815-712-1709 815-246-7020 815-539-5673

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ) JOANN M. GOLDEN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN) CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST ) THE ESTATE OF JOANN M. GOLDEN, ) DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ) LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN ) HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOANN M. ) GOLDEN, DECEASED, AUDREY DENHOLM, ) SANDY STEWART, SHIRLEY FEURER and ) William Butcher, as Special Representative of ) JOANN M. GOLDEN, deceased, ) Defendants. ) 14-CH-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 138 E. 1825 ST. HENRY, IL 61537 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Shirley Feurer, Defendant, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 138 E. 1825 St., Henry, IL 61537, more particularly described as: i. The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii. The names of the title holders of record are: Heirs and Devisees of JoAnn M. Golden, deceased iv. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING 758 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4PM RUNNING THENCE NORTH ALONG THE CENTER OF A PUBLIC ROAD 732 FEET, RUNNING THENCE EAST 188 FEET, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 49 MINUTES EAST 738 FEET, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 16 MINUTES WEST 198.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING SITUATED IN WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 26-32-300-002 v. A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 138 E. 1825 St., Henry, IL 61537 vi. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: JoAnn M. Golden, deceased as of June 30, 2013 Name of the Mortgagee: MERS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Date of the Mortgage: September 12, 2007 Date of the recording: September 14, 2007 County where recorded: Bureau County Recording document identification: Document No. 2007R05712 UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the BUREAU County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 on or before December 8, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 111 East Main Street Decatur, IL 62523 Telephone: (217) 422-1719 I632696 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

BIDS The City of Princeton invites sealed bids to cash rent the Logistic Farm land located at the north edge of Princeton off of Progress Drive totaling approximately 133 acres for a 3 year lease beginning January 1, 2015. Bid packets can be obtained at City Hall, 2 S. Main Street, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked “Cash Rent” must be submitted on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13th, 2014, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read in the City Hall Council Chambers. The City reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 30, Nov. 1, 4, 6, 8 and 11, 2014.

Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before May 1, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed

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

Dated this 28th day of October, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.

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Sealed bids must be turned in by November 18, 2104 before 7 p.m.

Asphalt bid must be written on the outside of the envelope.

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Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 6, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, ) A corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) TIMOTHY R. WESTFALL, CHRISTY J. ) WESTFALL, DISCOVER BANK, ) CAPITAL ONE BANK, ILLINOIS ) DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 2014-CH-10 NOTICE OF SALE Please take notice that pursuant to a Judgment entered on July 17, 2014, the Sheriff of Bureau County will conduct a sale of the premises involved herein on November 25, 2014 in the Bureau County Courthouse, First Floor Lobby, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. at which time you may appear if you see fit.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Joe Brizgis at hometown national Bank, 260 Bucklin Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-7300.

The common address and other common description of any of the real estate are: 1221 Elliott Lane and Lots 14 and 21 in Timber ridge Subdivision Phase III, located in the East Half of the Southeast quarter of Section 35 and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian;ALL SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A description of the improvements on the real estate: None.

The time specified in the Judgment if any when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None.

Terms of the Sale: 10% certified funds or cash at the time of successful bid, balance in certified funds upon delivery of certificate of sale.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the tax curt file to verify all information.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed of the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The sale is subject to confirmation by the court.

The sale is without recourse to Plaintiff .

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes against said real estate and is offered for sale as is.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE ACT. HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, A Corporation, Plaintiff By: /s/Thomas A Tonozzi, Their Attorney Thomas A. Tonozzi Attorney for Plaintiff 222 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815)664-2395 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.

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Sealed bids clearly marked “Materials – Bailey Watermain” will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at the City of Princeton City Hall.

Bid packets are available and may be picked up between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2 S. Main Street Princeton, IL. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technicalities in bidding.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 13, 2014.

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999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation ) organized and doing business existing under ) rand by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) BRITTANY N. SHANK, ) and Unknown Owners and Non-Record ) Claimants, ) Defendants. ) No. 14-CH-55 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to, BRITTANY N. SHANK and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the aboveentitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, by said Plaintiff against you, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises legally described as follows: Lot 1 in Block 2 in the Village of Ohio, formerly Albrecht, situated in Bureau County, Illinois PIN: 04-09-329-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 N. Main Street, Ohio, IL And which said mortgage was made by BRITTANY N. SHANK, as Mortgagor, to Eureka Savings Bank as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain Mortgage, dated December 21, 2010, and recorded as Document 2010R-06296; that Summons was duly issued out of Court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgage and for other relief.

The name of the title holder of record to said premises is: BRITTANY N. SHANK Now therefore, unless YOU, the above said Defendants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61350, on or before November 29, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.

above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 IN SUBDIVISION OF LOT 6 IN FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK “C” AT PAGE 62; SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 926 West Putnam Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

P.I.N. 16-17-208-001.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14030174 I632000 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.

23; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK 23; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, 60.00 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 23, 75.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 79.17 TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 6 IN SAID BLOCK 23, WHICH POINT IS 35.00 FEED NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 35.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 IN SAID BLOCK 23, 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE UNDERLYING COAL, FIRECLAY, AND OTHER MINERALS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON THE SURFACES THEREOF, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 221 BARTON STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-331-012. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

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

condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-22056.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-22056 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00072 TJSC#: 34-18176 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I631031 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) DAVID JOHN RICHARD GREENE AKA DAVID ) GREENE; ANTHONY JAMES ANDREW ) GREENE AKA ANTHONY GREENE; MICHAEL) PAUL THOMAS GREENE AKA MICHAEL ) GREENE; CITY OF PRINCETON; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 37 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ISMAEL SALZAR, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 20, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PART OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 23 IN O’BEIRNE’S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CENTRUE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

CHARLES G. RICHARDS AKA CHARLES ) RICHARDS AKA CHARLES GILBERT ) RICHARDS, SHARON A. RICHARDS AKA ) SHARON RICHARDS AKA SHARON ) ANNETTA RICHARDS ) Defendant ) 14 CH 30 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on December 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lots 100, 101, 102, 103 and 111 EXCEPTING the East 5 feet off of said Lot 111 in the Village of Malden; situated in Bureau County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 106 W. Sycamore, Malden, IL 61337 Property Index No. 11-29-384-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $78,434.47.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the pur-

chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street

DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 14 CH 30 TJSC#: 34-18644 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) DAVID JOHN RICHARD GREENE AKA DAVID ) GREENE; ANTHONY JAMES ANDREW ) GREENE AKA ANTHONY GREENE; MICHAEL ) PAUL THOMAS GREENE AKA MICHAEL ) GREENE; CITY OF PRINCETON; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 37 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 926 West Putnam Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

P.I.N. 16-17-208-001.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14030174 I632000 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, ) A corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) TIMOTHY R. WESTFALL, CHRISTY J. ) WESTFALL, DISCOVER BANK, ) CAPITAL ONE BANK, ILLINOIS ) DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 2014-CH-10 NOTICE OF SALE Please take notice that pursuant to a Judgment entered on July 17, 2014, the Sheriff of Bureau County will conduct a sale of the premises involved herein on November 25, 2014 in the Bureau County Courthouse, First Floor Lobby, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. at which time you may appear if you see fit.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Joe Brizgis at hometown national Bank, 260 Bucklin Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-7300.

The common address and other common description of any of the real estate are: 1221 Elliott Lane and Lots 14 and 21 in Timber ridge Subdivision Phase III, located in the East Half of the Southeast quarter of Section 35 and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian;ALL SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A description of the improvements on the real estate: None.

The time specified in the Judgment if any when the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None.

Terms of the Sale: 10% certified funds or cash at the time of successful bid, balance in certified funds upon delivery of certificate of sale.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the tax curt file to verify all information.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed of the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The sale is subject to confirmation by the court.

The sale is without recourse to Plaintiff .

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes against said real estate and is offered for sale as is.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE ACT. HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, A Corporation, Plaintiff By: /s/Thomas A Tonozzi, Their Attorney Thomas A. Tonozzi Attorney for Plaintiff 222 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 (815)664-2395 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ISMAEL SALZAR, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on November 20, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 221 BARTON STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-331-012. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-12-22056.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-22056 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00072 TJSC#: 34-18176 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I631031 Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.

Visit us at www.bcrnews.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CENTRUE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

CHARLES G. RICHARDS AKA CHARLES ) RICHARDS AKA CHARLES GILBERT ) RICHARDS, SHARON A. RICHARDS AKA ) SHARON RICHARDS AKA SHARON ) ANNETTA RICHARDS ) Defendant ) 14 CH 30 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on December 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 106 W. Sycamore, Malden, IL 61337 Property Index No. 11-29-384-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $78,434.47.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 14 CH 30 TJSC#: 34-18644 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 2014.

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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives open at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Exhibit set to close Jan. 4 CHICAGO — Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, an exhibition which encompasses more than 300 artifacts from nine decades of Disney history, is open at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI).

The exhibit showcases the creative accomplishments and innovations of one of Chicago’s native sons, Walt Disney, and the ongoing legacy of the company that bears his name. From Mickey Mouse to Captain Jack Sparrow, the exhibition features many artifacts from Disney’s rich history which have not been widely seen by the public — including drawings; props; costumes; artwork from classic Disney animated films, theme park attractions, TV shows and live-action films; plus items from contemporary Disney milestones. This exhibit will run at MSI through Jan. 4, 2015 and is presented by Walgreens.

“Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives showcases the creativity and innovation that has defined Disney for 90 years,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. “We’re proud of this heritage, and we are very pleased to share this rare glimpse into our rich history with Chicago’s world-renowned Museum of Science and Industry.”

In addition to myriad fascinating artifacts which are sure to stir childhood memories and be familiar icons to many, the exhibition will feature hands-on, interactive stations which will bring Disney technological breakthroughs in animation and motion pictures to life. Guests can explore the technology behind the 53 animated Disney feature films and even learn the steps to drawing some favorite Disney characters in the “Animation Academy.”

“Through this exhibit we’re pleased to showcase Walt Disney as both a master storyteller and

About D23 The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey which began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s nearly 90-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney 23; a rich website with members-only content at D23.com; member-exclusive discounts and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Fans can join at Gold, Silver and Free Membership levels at D23. com and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us @DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.

Funds raised support Make-A-Wish of Illinois OTTAWA — If you’ve never jumped into the frigid waters of the Illinois River in the middle of the winter, Heritage Harbor Ottawa and Quest Watersports can help change that.

In its fourth year, the Penguin Plunge challenges hundreds of brave jumpers to jump together and make wishes come true for children facing life-threatening medical conditions. It’s a great way for individuals, organizations and businesses to get involved in supporting Make-A-Wish of Illinois. All funds raised go toward granting children wishes in LaSalle County and its surrounding areas. Last year more than $72,000 was raised grant-

into the Illinois River.

They will receive an official Penguin Plunge long sleeve T-shirt for their efforts. Live music starting at 11:30 a.m. and food and refreshments will be for sale. It’s a thrilling day that you really have to experience to understand.

To register, visit www. penguinplunge.webconnex.com/2015.

The event will take place at the boat ramp at Heritage Harbor marina and there will be a large heated tent at the event site for jumpers and plungers to stay warm before the plunge.

Event updates, sign up forms and other helpful tools can be found on Heritage Harbor Ottawa’s Facebook Page, click on the Penguin Plunge tab for more information.

For more information on this year’s Penguin Plunge, call 815-433-2200.

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The plunge, will take place Jan. 3 at Heritage Harbor Marina and the goal has been set to raise more than $100,000. Registration will begin at noon and the plunge beginning at 2 p.m. School teams, corporations, organizations and individuals are all encouraged to take the Plunge.

“The chill you feel is so brief, but the thrill of watching the community come together for such a great cause, will keep you warm for years to come,” said Tammy Barry, sales and marketing director for Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

The concept to participate is simple: participants raise a minimum of $100 and take a dip

Jesse White opens literature competition innovator whose creative legacy continues to inspire people of all ages,” said David Mosena, president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.

“Guests will be immersed in Walt Disney’s ‘can do’ spirit, optimistic outlook and never-ending curiosity that propelled him through his impressive career. This spirit continues to be the creative inspiration behind many of the incredible experiences created by Disney today.”

Among the extraordinary items to be featured: • Clips from several of Walt Disney’s earliest animated works, before there was a Mickey Mouse.

• The original script, typed by Walt Disney, for the 1928 cartoon short “Steamboat Willie,” which introduced movie theater audiences to Mickey Mouse for the very first time.

• A partial recreation of Walt Disney’s Formal Office from The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., including original furnishings and many of his personal items.

• Hand-drawn artwork, hand-sculpted models and props used in the production of some of Disney’s most iconic and renowned animated feature films, including “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” and “Sleeping Beauty.”

• A recreation of a work-

ing animator’s office from The Walt Disney Studios featuring authentic animator’s furniture, and models.

• Animation models and artwork from contemporary Disney animated feature film hits, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King” and “Aladdin.”

• Props from classic Disney live-action films, including “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” “The Rocketeer,” “The Princess Diaries,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Enchanted.”

• A salute to Disneyland Park in California and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, showcasing artwork, Audio-Animatronics characters, and memorabilia from such popular attractions as it’s a small world, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and The Hall of Presidents, as well as early plans and correspondence for Walt Disney’s vision of EPCOT. This exhibit is not included in Museum Entry and will require an additional timed-entry ticket, which is $9 for adults and seniors and $7 for children ages 3-11.

Tickets are on sale at msichicago.org.

MSI members can purchase exhibit tickets for $4.50 per guest. D23 Gold and Silver Members will receive a special discount on exhibit entry.

Easter Seals prepares for Festival of Trees UTICA — The Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau counties will hold its second annual Festival of Trees presented by U.S. Silica from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Vendors, sponsors, tree decorators and volunteers are currently

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This year’s Festival of Trees will be an open house, family friendly-style event and will be free and open to the public. Elaborately decorated trees will be on display and available to bring home for $10 through a raffle. The event

will feature performances throughout the day by local children, an Ugly Sweater Contest, a $1 raffle, a visit from Santa and door prizes. Free crafts, storytelling, book drawings and entertainment for children will be provided by Kiwanis Club of LaSalle-Peru.

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in Grades 4-12 to enter the 2015 Letters About Literature contest, a national reading and writing competition sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book.

Letters About Literature invites students to read a book of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their life or view of the world.

There are three levels of participation: Level I for Grades 4-6; Level II for Grades

7-8; and Level III for Grades 9-12. One Illinois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. The state winners letters will be forwarded for national judging.

The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15 for Levels I and II and Dec. 15 for Level III. For more information about the competition, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

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This Week The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the annual Candy Cane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the north and south lobbies of the hospital. The event will include gifts, a cookie sale, pecans, black walnuts, cookbooks, Mary Kay products and more in the north lobby. Complimentary refreshments, employees’ handmade items and the gift shop will be in the south lobby. The hospital cafeteria will have a special $5 lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised from Candy Cane sales will be used to purchase equipment for the hospital.

The McNabb Legion Post 1242 will hold its annual Fish Fry on Friday, Nov. 7, at the McNabb Fire Department. Serving will start at 5 p.m. Drawings will include turkeys and hams, and there will also be a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Children under six years of age are free.

Ashley Cleveland, threetime Grammy and two-time Dove award winning singer/ songwriter, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Crossbridge Community Church of the Nazarene in Ottawa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the church.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the church at 815-4343794 or email cr@crossbridgecommunity.com.

Sacred Heart Holy Name will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 9, at Sacred Heart Church in Granville.

The LaMoille Lions Club will hold its regularly scheduled November breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the LaMoille Lions community building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille.

The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, orange juice, coffee and applesauce. The breakfast will honor veterans. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free to children under 4 years old and veterans.

Stage 212 will present “The Rainmaker” Friday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 9, and Friday, Nov. 14, to Sunday Nov. 16. The comedy centers on Lizzie Curry, a plain girl with no prospects whose father and brothers have just about given up hope of seeing married. Enter a sweet-talking traveling salesman who promises, for a fee, to bring rain to

the drought-stricken area.

Under his influence, Lizzie begins to see herself and her life in a whole new light.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling 815-224-3025, online at www.stage212. com or at the box office.

The Nine Patch Quilt Guild will hold its November meeting at 6 p.m.

Nov. 11 at the Dickinson House. This will be the time for the guild’s holiday potluck. Members should bring a covered dish to pass. A sewing day is planned to begin at noon before the meeting.

Bring two quilt squares to exchange for the friendship quilt and two canned goods for the food pantry.

The Putnam County Library in Granville will host Jo Ellen Fiorentini at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, for an evening of holiday decorating tips.

Fiorentini has worked at Bergners for more than 35 years in visual merchandising, including presentations of holiday trends and currently teaches mini courses on holiday decorating. For more information, call 815-339-2038.

Upcoming Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will welcome back the Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute Concert Thursday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14. The show stars Circa ‘21 veteran, Larry Tobias, who was last seen in the theater’s production of “Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story” as George Jones. Tickets for the evening show are $49.12 per person and $43.37 for the matinee show. Doors open at 5:45 a.m. with the buffet served from 6 to 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:15 for the evening show. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. with lunch served from noon to 12:45 p.m. and the show beginning at 1 p.m.

To order tickets, call 309786-7733, ext. 2.

Bureau Valley North will hold a trivia night and silent auction Saturday, Nov. 15. The silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6 p.m. Food will be available to purchase. Proceeds will go the BV Junior High Washington, D.C., trip. Tickets are available at CFSB and from Dawn Hanabarger, Jennifer Butler, Terenna Lafferty, Melissa Law, Susan Dietz, JoLynee Cady, Marcy Parks, Gina Freeman, Jennifer Johnson, Mary Zittle and Jill Macklin.

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Legion Post 254 is hosting its annual chicken dinner and turkey and ham distribution on Saturday, Nov. 15. Serving begins at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Magnolia Fire Station. Adults prices are $9 each, and children 12 and under are $6.

St. Margaret’s Hospital Gift Shop will host its annual Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16. For two days only enjoy 30 percent savings storewide.

Items include children’s clothing’s and toys, holiday jewelry, handbags and Christmas ornaments, decorations and wreaths.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Neponset Community Building on West Commercial Street.

To donate, call 309-5942282 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Auction Calendar Nov. 8 – Robert Edlefson Trust, farmland, 6 p.m., sale held at 2205 N. Main St., (Wise Guys banquet room), Princeton, United County - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Nov. 9 – Avanti Tools, Mike Partipilo, collector automobiles, large collection of quality tools, 10 a.m., west end of Westclox Building, (Route 6), Peru, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 9 – Elwin E. “Doc” Branz Estate; Elsie Baumann Estate; Don Davis Estate; automobile, antiques and collectibles-furniture, household furnishings, appliances, 9 a.m., 1456 E. 22nd Road, Streator, Bradleys’ and Immke Auction Service, auctioneers.

Nov. 17 – Russell Living Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale day location, 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Nov. 22 – John R. Blaisdell Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Boyd’s Grove Church, Bradford, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Nov. 29 – Patricia R. Wood Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Wise Guys, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

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books will remain in the genealogy room to be used in the library only. They will not be checked out. The library would also put the donor’s name on the book to recognize their giving. Patrons are encouraged to call the library at 815379-2159 for further information.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services.

Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as phone number).

HENNEPIN — After-school activities are held from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities are ideal for students in elementary school. For more information, call 815-925-7020.

Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 years.

GRANVILLE — Interested in making your tree and home special this Christmas season? Join the library at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for an evening of holiday highlights as Jo Ellen Fiorentini teaches simple and easy decorating tips for the holidays at the United Church of Christ.

Fiorentini has worked at Bergners for more than 35 years in visual merchandising, including presentations of holiday trends, and currently teaches mini courses on holiday decorating at IVCC. For more information, call 815-3392038.

Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. the library will host Penelope Bingham, who will present the program, “Who Cooks? American Cookbooks & Changes in Gender Roles.” Bingham has long been interested in the ways in which

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ticipants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. Call the library at 815-663-4741 to register, or stop by the library.

TISKILWA — Thursday, Nov. 6, the Tiskilwa Public Library will host Karen Huskey of the Bureau County Senior Center at 2 p.m. to present information to seniors on Medicare.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Bureau County Health Department will also be present to talk about Medicare at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20, the library will host a family reading night at 6 p.m. There will be reading, games and a craft. Kids are welcome to come in pajamas if they wish.

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille Library has added several new videos to the collection. A few of the titles include: “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” “Hotel Transylvania,” “Mrs. Miracle” and “Call Me Mrs. Miracle.”

New books for adults include: “Edge of Eternity” by Ken Follett, “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham, “The Dead Will Tell” by Linda Castillo, “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult, “Killing Patton” by Bill O’Reilly and “Before Amen” by Max Lucado.

New children and teen books include: “Bad Dog Flash” by Ruth Paul, “The Chicken Squad” by Doreen Cronin, “Dinosaur Kisses” by David Ezra Stein, “The Boy on the Porch” by Sharon Creech, “Orleans” by Sherri Smith, “This Song Will Save Your Life” by Leila Sales and “Just One Year” by Gayle Forman.

Thursday, Nov. 20, the library will host a family reading night from 5 to 6 p.m. Share stories, snacks and fun with your family at the library.

OHIO — The library continues to offer computer classes for those who are interested in free training, as part of the Eliminate the Digital Divide program, sponsored by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The library is now offering classes that focus on Windows 8 and Microsoft Office. Stop in the library and sign up for a class.

The library is selling butter braids as a fundraiser. Orders can be placed at the library or with any library board member.

Orders are due Nov. 6.

Saturday, Nov. 15, the library will host a Thanksgiving/fall party at 10 a.m. in the library. Patrons will be able to make Thanksgiving-themed decorations.

WALNUT — Walnut Public Library is looking for yearbooks. While putting together the genealogy room, librarians discovered several missing years of the Walnut Tree Annuals and Bureau Valley High School Annuals.

The years for the Walnut High School “Walnut Tree” the library is looking for include: 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 and 1993.

The years missing for Bureau Valley High School are: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

If patrons have any of these missing years and would like to donate them to the library, it would be appreciated. The

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PRINCETON — Thursday, Nov. 6, Princeton High School book club, Tiger’s Read, will meet during lunch hours to discuss “The Throne of Glass” by Sarah Mass. Also Thursday, Wild with Words, a creative writing group led by Martha Brunell, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Brunell provides motivating writing prompts that jump start creativity and provide an outlet for expressing the inner voice.

Monday, Nov. 10, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature the allied army in the last days of WW II, who are desperately searching for a bridgehead across the impenetrable Rhine River, in order to launch a major assault into the center of Germany. This is a true story of the battle for this last bridgehead, from both the German and American perspective.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, Wayne Sapp will present his historical fiction novel, “Arctic Lions,” at 6:30 p.m. Born and raised in Wyanet and currently living in Davenport, Sapp combines mystery and romance with real life information about the effects of the Exxon oil spill on the Stellar sea lions. Books will be available for purchase and signed by the author.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, Chicks with Sticks, a knitting and crochet group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. near the periodicals section. Newcomers are always welcome. Also Wednesday, the Widmark Wednesday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a western town that holds many secrets, and the marshal knows them all. The town wants to get rid of him, but he will not leave. The town is determined to get rid of him one way or the other. Rated PG. Thursday, Nov. 13, the Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “The True Story of Hansel and Gretel” by Louise Murphy. Everyone is invited to join in the discussion. Also Thursday, a regency dance night will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Learn social dances from the 18th and 19th centuries (English country dances), which are no harder than square dancing. Wear comfortable shoes. Encore program per the request of a young patron who felt “the need of elegant dancing.”

SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is selling gift cards as a fundraiser for the holiday season. The gift cards are for many of the area and online businesses. There will be two time periods to order this year.

The first order will be due by noon on Friday, Nov. 7 with delivery by Nov. 21.

The second order will be due by noon on Dec. 5 with delivery by Dec. 19. The order sheets that list the available gift cards may be picked up at the library.

Payment must be given at the time of ordering by check and/or cash. For questions, call 815-663-4741.

Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Richard A. Mautino Memorial, will be offering a Rules of the Road review course from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 7. It is a free program, and the purpose of the course is to help par-

food, and particularly cookbooks, shed light on American culture and identity.

As primary source documents, she has discovered cookbooks reveal American values held at the time each book was published, both in terms of individual foods and about the characteristics that exemplified the ideal cook. Her insights reveal much about the cultural history of the past century and of American culture today.

MCNABB — Children in elementary school are invited to the library every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library. November will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects. Come join them.

Preschool story times are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home. The program is at 11 a.m. on each Saturday.

For more information, call 815-8822378.

MAGNOLIA — Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or help them understand homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects. For more information, call 815869-3038.

STANDARD – Thursday, Nov. 13, at 12:30 p.m. the library will host acclaimed accordionist and pianist, Mike Basin.

Basin has put together a world tour of music for young and old alike.

Melodic and harmonious, Basin’s music takes you on an adventure through time and tempo exploring several music genres. A virtuoso on the piano and accordion, he has studied accordion and piano at the Joseph Medin Musical College and the Institute of Music and Art in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Standard Branch Library is located within the Putnam County Community Center. For more information, call 815-339-2471.

CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Fall is in the air.

Enjoy autumn with seasonal books on a variety of topics. The Condit Branch Library is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information, call 815-437-2811.

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Veterans Day programs Area organizations and schools plan events to honor those who have served our country LaMoille Lions Club The LaMoille Lions Club will hold its regularly scheduled November breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the LaMoille Lions community building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille.

The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, orange juice, coffee and applesauce. The breakfast will honor veterans. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free to children under 4 years old and veterans.

Princeton Elementary School Princeton Elementary School District will host its annual Veterans Day program Nov. 10 at Logan Junior High School. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. All those in the military, past and present, are invited to attend.

Invitations were sent home with all PES students and are also available at Logan Junior High School and the VFW.

Princeton High School First Class from Princeton High School will host its annual Veterans Day breakfast at 7 a.m. Nov. 11 in the cafeteria. Local veterans and their families are invited to attend the breakfast. A program will begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by a ceremony outside at the flag pole at 7:40 a.m. The community is invited to attend the program and flag pole ceremony.

Bureau Valley High School The Bureau Valley High School Student Council will host the 16th annual Veterans Day assembly at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11.

Dale Maddy, veteran and author of “Million Dollar Experience,” will be the keynote speaker. In addition to musical performances by the school ensembles, there will be a multi-media presentation and a reception for veterans in the school commons. The assembly is free and open to the public.

St. Louis School St. Louis School’s junior high and fourthand fifth-grade students invites all veterans and currently military to their

Veterans Day history In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor. These memorial gestures all took place on Nov. 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 1918. The day became known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” Nov. 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe again.

The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Ala. in 1947.

Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized “National Veterans Day,” which included a parade and other festivities to honor all veterans.

The event was held on Nov. 11.

Later U.S. Rep. Edward Rees of Kansas proposed a bill which would change Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1954, Congress passed the bill and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it proclaiming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent that Nov. 11 was a date of historic significance to many American. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

Source: Department of Veterans Affairs

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OPEN HOUSES annual Veterans’ Day program at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 in Harkrader Hall at St. Louis Church in Princeton.

Guests should arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Entrance to the hall can be accessed from the church parking lot. A desert reception for all veterans and current military will follow the assemble.

To RSVP for the assembly and reception, contact the school at 815872-8521. The public is invited to the assembly at 1 p.m. to join in honoring those who have served and those who are currently serving our country.

ALA Unit 125 American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton will take part in the annual Veterans Day services on Tuesday at Veterans Park on South Main Street.

Members are reminded to wear the blue service outfit, with ties and hats.

Members are asked to be at the park by 10:15 a.m. to line up. The Unit chaplain will give a prayer and there will be a brief response from the Unit president. For information, call president Carol Allicks at 815-8727891 in the evenings.

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Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will participate in Veterans Day ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park across from City Hall on South Main Street. Members should arrive at 10:15 a.m. and should wear their DAR scarves. The chapter will have the United States of America Vietnam War commemoration banner on display.

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Tampico The Tampico Grade School will put on a Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11 in the school gym. The Tampico American Legion Post 574 will be in attendance with the colors. The Rock Falls Armory will be in attendance with some of their equipment. The band will play and the principle will talk.

The Tampico American Legion will hold its annual Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. in Reagan Park with the color guard and a firing salute to honor all veterans. After the service, the Tampico Historical Society will hold an open house with refreshments.

••• Make sure to stop by theses events and honor those who have protected our freedoms.

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‘Five Days Left’ Grandma was right.

Darn it.

Every year, when November rolled around and you longed for the holidays, she told you not to wish your life away.

Time moved fast enough, she said, and it went faster the older you get.

Terri Back then, Schlichenmeyer a week lasted forever; today, you blink and where did it go? And in the new novel “Five Days Left” by Julie Lawson Timmer, even that’s not enough time.

Texas lawyer Mara Nichols always did her research.

It was something she prided herself on — until Huntington’s disease robbed her of her moods, memory and then her job.

What horrified her more than this loss of identity, though, was that, if her disease progressed as she understood it, she would lose control of her body more and more, little by little, until there was no Mara left. She’d be a burden to her husband, Tom, and an embarrassment for their daughter, Lakshmi — and that, to Mara, was unacceptable.

Four years prior, when she received her diagnosis and knew what was to come, she made a decision: if symptoms progressed beyond a certain point, she would take her own life. That was best — a gift, really — for her

Cliffnotes “Five Days Left”

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parents, and for Tom and Laks.

She could never tell them this, but they’d understand later.

She now had five days to wrap up her life.

Laurie Coffman always wanted a family but fostering a grade-school child from inner-city Detroit wasn’t what she had in mind — particularly since she was pregnant with her first baby. For her husband, Scott, though, having Curtis for a year was so incredibly rewarding.

It had been a challenge, for sure; Scott was happy to get advice from friends on an online forum, and it really helped him and Laurie to raise Little Man. Scott fell hard for Curtis in the past, fleeting year, but he never forgot one thing.

Curtis wasn’t his son.

And in five days, the boy would return to his mother …

Here’s one thing you might as well warm up to: You will cry when you read “Five Days Left.” You. Will.

Cry. First-time author Julie Lawson Timmer hasn’t merely just penned a good

With the weather changing, it’s time to come up with some good soup recipes to keep everybody warm to the bone.

The Machine Shed’s Baked Potato Soup novel; she leaps out of the chute here with this keepsyou-guessing story of two people who have a finite time — real or imagined — to spend with those they love. It’s that guessing part, the will-she-won’tshe on Mara’s behalf, and the frustration from Scott that kept me turning pages well into the night. I also found myself wondering what I’d do if I was in their shoes, which led me to ignore my clock as I got wrapped up in their lives and this story — and if that’s not the mark of an exceptional novel, well, then I don’t know what is.

This is one of those winners that’ll be passed from reader to fan to book group and beyond. It’s a novel that people will buzz about awhile. Start it, and I think you’ll agree that “Five Days Left” is a right fine read.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer from West Salem, Wis. She may be contacted at bookwormsez@yahoo.com.

Great stocking stuffers for book lovers (StatePoint) Have some lit lovers in your life? Want to make stocking stuffers extra special for them this year? Here are a few great ideas: Personalized bookmarks Outfit bibliophiles with some cool new reading gear. Encourage them to scrap the scrap paper with a personalized bookmark.

Consider cross stitching or engraving a message onto wood or metal.

Postcard books Postcard books make

perfect gifts. Check out “Sihouette Masterpiece Theater,” “Hugs and Misses” and “Stars and Swipes.”

Book lamp For night owls, a reading lamp can keep the party going. The ideal lamp will have focused, task lighting and a flexible neck to illuminate the page without disturbing bedfellows or roommates.

A little humor Serve up some laughter in book format with come-

dian Carol Leifer’s new collection of essays “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying,” which charts her three-decade journey through show business.

Some inspiration For readers who are also aspiring writers, be a patron of their art. Consider gifting a beautiful journal and fountain pen. Or make an I.O.U. certificate to fund a class at a local or online creative writing school.

2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered 1/2 pound raw bacon, diced 1 jumbo yellow onion, diced 1/4 bunch celery, diced 1 quart water 2 ounces chicken base 1 quart milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 sticks margarine 6 ounces flour 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 bunch chopped parsley Boil potatoes in water for 10 minutes.

Drain and set aside. In a large heavy pot, sauté bacon, onions and celery over medium high heat until celery is tender. Drain bacon grease and return bacon, onions and celery to pot. Add milk, water, chicken base, salt and pepper. Heat over medium high heat until very hot. Do not boil. In a heavy large sauce pan, melt margarine and add flour (called rue). Mix well and allow to bubble, stirring for 1 minute. While constantly stirring soup, add the flour margarine mixture slowly. Continue stirring soup until thick and creamy. Stir in potatoes, parsley, and cream. Serve while hot. Garnish with shredded Colby cheese, fried bacon bits, chopped green onions or all three.

Busy Day Stew 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef stew meat 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons oil 1 1-ounce envelope onion soup mix 2 1/4 cups canned tomatoes with juice 4 carrots cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups frozen peas In a plastic food storage bag, shake beef with flour until meat is well coated.

In large pot heat oil on medium high heat. Add beef in batches and sauté until browned, removing as it browns. Return all beef cubes with accumulated juices to pot. Combine soup mix and 1 cup water. Pour over beef; bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat to medium low.

Cook slowly until beef is almost tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and carrots; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until vegetables and meat are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add peas during last 5 minutes

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of cooking; if mixture becomes too thick add extra water. I like to add some little potatoes cut in quarters. Serves 6.

Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

By Betty Frazier 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 large green pepper, diced in bigger chunks 29 ounces diced tomatoes 1 10-ounce can tomato soup or sauce 1 14-ounce can chicken broth 2 cups cooked rice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Brown ground beef, onions and green peppers; drain. Add tomatoes, tomato soup or sauce, chicken broth, rice, sugar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Simmer all together for 30 minutes.

Quick Potato Corn Chowder 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 14 1/2-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup 2% milk, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add broth and potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the corn, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining milk, until smooth.

Stir into soup, return to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.

This will give you a few soups to start with, and I’ll come with some more as the cold weather increases. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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Senior spotlight • Mario Flores (Putnam County) Name: Mario Flores Hometown: Granville, but I was originally from Grand Junction, Colo.

Family: Hannah, Noe, Adam, Jaz. Sports: Cross country, wrestling, track and field.

Favorite sport and why: Wrestling, because it is a one-on-one sport. There are no ‘plays’ in the sport, just your instinct on what to do, and you don’t have to worry what’s best. It is also a great physical sport. To me, wrestling is more of a pride thing, very much, every step, every match.

Favorite food and where to get it: Lasagna, the grocery store.

Likes: Sports, going outside, hanging with friends, building stuff.

Dislikes: Strawberries, staying inside all day, injuries, making weight for wrestling.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: Me, because I have this self drive to do better and prove people wrong when they say I can’t do something.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My coaches, because they help push me to the limit and then some to help me overall as a person and as an athlete.

Mario Flores

A look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, Nov. 6 Boys basketball: Junior high - PC at Parkside, 4:15 p.m., Sterling at Logan eighth grade 4:15 p.m., Logan seventh grade at Sterling, 5 p.m., Dimmick at PCA, 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: Junior high -Marseilles at PC, 5 p.m.

Volleyball: Sectional finals at Pecatonica, Orion.

Friday, Nov. 7 Boys basketball: Junior high DePue at PC, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8 Volleyball: PC Super-Sectional, 6 p.m.

Monday, Nov 10 Boys basketball: Junior high - Logan seventh grade at Amboy, Amboy at Logan eighth grade, 4 p.m., PC at Oglesby-Washington, 5 p.m.

Girls basketball: Junior high - PC at LTC Tournament, tbd Tuesday, Nov. 11 Boys basketball: Junior high - Mendota at Logan seventh grade, Logan eighth grade at Mendota, 4:15 p.m., Ohio at

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Music.

The last song I listened to was: “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay.

I stay home to watch: Nothing. (I don’t watch TV.) The funniest person I’ve ever met and why: Jacob Levy, Dylan Croisant and Gunner Torres. These three are the funniest as they always know what to do or say to make people laugh.

Most unforgettable moment: Is probably the first time I hit the reverse-cradle and the look on my coach’s face when I ended up landing the move and winning the match.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to go to college for two years, then the Air Force and become a pilot.

PCA, 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: Junior high - PC at LTC Tournament, tbd.

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Girls basketball: Junior high - PC at LTC Tournament, tbd

Wednesday, Nov. 12 Girls basketball: Junior high - PC at LTC Tournament, tbd.

Friday, Nov. 14 Girls basketball: Junior high - PC at LTC Tournament, tbd Volleyball: IHSA State finals at Normal.

Thursday, Nov. 13 Boys basketball: Junior high - Chillicothe at PC, 5:30 p.m., Princeton Logan at Ottawa St. Francis (B), 6 p.m., PCA at St. Louis (B), 6 p.m., PCA at Dim-

Saturday, Nov. 15 Volleyball: IHSA State finals at Normal.

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Running

Turkey Trot

BVS Storm eighth-grade The BVS eighth-grade Storm went 15-1, 8-0 in the BVEC and took first place in the BVEC Tournament. Team members include Madisen Thomas, Marissa Endress, Becca Bitting, Tori Bitting, Madel Carmen, Madison Splitt, Leeandra Sights, Christina Blanford, Preslie Pond, Madison Mares, Saige Barnett, Breanna Richardson, Hannah Williams and Kristy Mathas. Coaches are Sarah Tracey, Vicki Litherland and Pat Corwin.

OGLESBY — The Oglesby 3-Mile Turkey Trot will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, starting at 9 a.m. in Oglesby. The race will start and end at Holy Family School.

Entry fees are $20 before race day and $25 on race day. There is a family special of four more by advance entry only of $60. Registration forms are available at www.starvedrockrunners. org. Checks should be made payable to Starved Rock Runners, LTD and sent to Oglesby Turkey Trot, 1418 West Queenscourt, Peoria, IL 61614.

All runners must register between from 7 to 8:30 a.m. For information, call John Steele at 815-223-7922 or by email at jrsteele2280@sbcglobal.net or call Mitchell Hobbs at 309-452-7749.

Volleyball

PTVBC signups PRINCETON — The Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club is looking for girls interested in club volleyball. Club season will start the week following the IHSA finals and follows all IHSA restrictions.

Practices will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be at least two teams, one 18 and under and one 16 and under. Players are accepted on a first come basis. Tournaments will start in January. Practices will be held at Logan Junior High School in Princeton.

For information, contact Demi Salazar at volleyballone@comcast.net or on Facebook.

IVVP meeting

BVS Storm seventh-grade The BVS seventh-grade Storm were undefeated in 13 matches this season, capturing the BVEC title. Team members include Ashlin Lundeen, Madison Maltas, Alicia Backer, Taylor Koch, Emma Glafka, Yeli Osorio, Alyssa DeSplinter, Tatum Primo. Rhyanne Balensiefen, Destiny Frank, Jenna Nordstrom, Kaylee Arnold, Isabelle Wright and Alexe Aguirre. Coaches are Sarah Tracey and Vicki Litherland.

BVS Storm Sixth-grade Team members for the BVS sixth-grade Storm include Allison Riodan, Jamie Allicks, Madison Keffer, Shelby Hemingway Audri Roberts, Lily Pickard, Gabby Muncey, Lauren Wirth, Brooke York and Paige Wagner.

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre- registration meeting for its 15U-18U travel volleyball teams. The meeting will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Illinois Valley Community College lower gymnasium.

Tryouts for Long Season 15U-18U players will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9-11:30 a.m.. in the IVCC lower gymnasium. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the IVCC gym lobby.

Tryouts for short season 15-16U players will be Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1:30-4 p.m. in the lower gymnasium. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. in the lobby.

There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout

fee. You must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, please call Amy Kreiser at 309-319-4440 or Erin Zimbelman at 815-326-9880. You also can visit www.ivvp.org.

Basketball

Met Youth basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 runs Saturday mornings through Dec. 6. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up for both activities, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

YMCA Youth basketball

PERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball will be held Saturday mornings through Dec. 21. Practices will be held Thursday evenings. Players may sign up individually or as a team.

Cost is $30 for Y members and $40 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo.com.

Soccer

Met soccer league PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will be the site for an indoor soccer league for all ages to run Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 2 through Jan. 29. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

YMCA soccer league

PERU — The youth soccer league at the Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball will be held Sunday afternoons through Dec. 22. Players may sign up individually or as a team. Cost is $40 for Y members and $50 for non-members.

For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo.com.

Etcetera

Sports of all sports PRINCETON — Eleni Leigh, a former British soccer camp instructor, will teach children ages 3-8 on how to play a variety of sports at the Bureau County Metro Center. The class will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Session 2 will meet from Nov. 11-20.

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