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How did PHS measure up?

School district can learn from annual report card

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series featuring Bureau County schools and their recent report card from the state of Illinois.

PRINCETON — With results of the annual Illinois Report Card now available, school districts all over the state are reviewing the data to see how they measure up to the state average.

The online data provides a snapshot look into where each school district stands in areas such as academic progress, graduation rate, college readiness, PARCC testing and more.

Princeton High School Superintendent Kirk Haring is quick to say the report card is just one measurement of the accomplishments of students; however from the data, the district can learn what is work-

ing within curriculum and identify areas that need improvement.

Of all the data provided, Haring said he was extremely proud that PHS achieved the highest score in the state for all schools administering the Integrated Math II exam.

“PHS is proud of our accomplishments on this one measure of student learning. We congratulate our students and staff for exceeding the state average on both the ELA II and Integrated Math II exams,” he said. “PHS will continue to work at identifying weaknesses in our curriculum and improving the curriculum to meet the needs of our students.”

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Christmas in the Valley ...

Hannah Barnes shows Jonathan Taylor some of the pretty ornaments on the Christmas trees at Upscale Resale in Spring Valley. The city of Spring Valley held its Christmas extravaganza during the weekend, which included a host of activities for young and old alike. The event at Upscale Resale includes a silent auction of 19 Christmas items — trees, a sled, a decorated chair, etc. The auction ends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26.

All proceeds from the auction go to Helping Hands charity, which gives back to other benevolent organizations in Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties.

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Surviving the elements The key to a safe winter is preparedness

By Shannon Serpette sserpette@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Whether people love it or hate it, there’s no stopping it — winter is on its way. Although people can’t control the weather, they can prepare for it. And being prepared can make the difference between life and death in some instances.

Traveling during the winter can be one of the biggest dangers associated with the season.

Keenan Campbell, director of the Bureau County Emergency Management Agency, offered several tips for traveling safely during winter weather conditions.

“First and foremost, my No. 1 tip is to stay home,” he said. “But if you must travel, make sure your family knows several things: Your route of travel, estimated arrival time at destination, and phone number of someone at your destination.”

The first thing a person should do if they go off the roadway during a storm is call 911 — this is especially important in case of injuries, Campbell said.

“Our dispatch center can oftentimes get your location and send responders to you.

Some vehicles are equipped with systems to initiate a call for help (usually built into the rear-view mirror),” he said. “I cannot

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It’s Christmas time in the city Princeton to host annual Christmas walk

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Bells will be ringing, and crowds will be singing during Princeton’s annual Christmas walk event going on this weekend.

The fun kicks off Friday evening with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree at Veterans Park.

Each year during the weekend before Thanksgiving, Princeton’s Main Street is transformed into a holiday treasure.

All weekend long there will be holiday music playing up and down Princeton’s Main Street; old-time trolley rides will be available for shoppers to travel from the

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north and south ends of the shopping district; and horse-drawn carriage rides on both the north and south ends of Main Street will be given to family and friends throughout the town.

Kim Frey, Princeton Chamber of Commerce executive director, said this weekend is a great opportunity to kick off the holiday shopping season.

“I know all of our local businesses have put in extra effort to make Christmas shopping even easier this year,” she said.

Local stores have extended their hours for those shoppers looking to get a head start on their Christmas lists. On Friday, businesses will stay open until 8 p.m.;

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These services are available to anyone, regardless of your doctor’s practice or hospital affiliation.

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stress (enough) how important it is to notify someone of your location as soon as practical.

“If you are able, I would recommend you get your emergency kit from the trunk and make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow,” Campbell said. “Start the engine every hour for about 10 minutes to warm up. Use extra blankets for warmth if possible. Do not try to walk to safety. Stay with your vehicle.”

Stuffing the trunk with emergency supplies can give people a better chance of surviving being stranded for hours or potentially overnight during a snowstorm.

According to Campbell, some of the items people should have in their car include: • A cell phone and a charger. “I recommend keeping your cell phone and its charger in the center console or glove box. It is also recommended to purchase a small portable battery pack for your cell phone,” Campbell said.

• Sleeping bags and blankets — people with young children should pack enough in the trunk to keep everyone covered.

• Flashlights and extra batteries.

• A first-aid kit.

• Non-perishable food.

• Bottled water.

• Dry extra clothing, gloves, hat and scarf.

• Shovel and a bag of sand or cat litter.

• Windshield scraper and brush.

• Jumper cables.

• Spare tire.

• Basic toolkit.

• Radio, battery or hand-cranked.

On the home front, planning is the key to surviving and thriving during winter storms.

“I always say that families should have a plan on how they will handle emergencies around the home.

The major items that every home should have is a supply of bottled water. Generally one gallon per family member per day. It is recommended to have a threeday minimum supply,” Campbell said. “Non-perishable foods such as Clift bars are always a good idea.

They are high in calories, require no refrigeration or cooking.”

Being aware of the deadly threat of carbon monoxide poisoning is crucial.

“The greatest danger in the winter is the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning,” Campbell said. “This occurs when people try to cook with a grill inside, use the stoves for heating, and do not place a portable generator away from doors or windows.”

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Know before you go Before you head out unprepared into winter weather, here’s some things to keep in mind: • Since 1997, 182 people have died from the cold in Illinois.

• The coldest temperature recorded in Illinois happened in 1999 in Woodford County. The temperature reached minus 36 degrees.

• Residents of Illinois can expect, on average, to face five severe storms each winter.

• The average number of vehicle crashes in Illinois each winter is 27,879. The average number of fatalities from those crashes is 49.

Source: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service.

New free safety app Keenan Campbell, director of the Bureau County Emergency Management Agency, announced the launch of a new Bureau County EMA iPhone and Android safety app: “Ready Bureau.”

It is available for download now in the app stores by searching for Ready Bureau.

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Miller sentenced for failure to report an accident resulting in death PRINCETON — Haylee N. Miller pleaded guilty on Nov. 8, to the offense of failure to report an accident resulting in a person’s death, a Class 1 felony.

Miller was placed on four years probation; conditions of her probation include serving six months in the Bureau County Jail, completing 150 hours of public service work, obtaining mental health and alcohol/drug evaluations, following the recommendations of the evaluations and paying fines, fees and costs of $3,000. The fines and costs have been paid in full from bond.

On June 26, Miller was the driver of a car that was involved in a motor

vehicle accident on Route 6, near the intersection of Hillview Drive in Princeton. Prior to the accident, Miller was at a trailer at Hillview Mobile Home Park. As she was leaving the residence, she turned on to Route 6 when April Schlindwein, who was also at the residence, walked into the roadway to try to stop Miller. Miller’s vehicle then struck Schlindwein, and Miller did not stop at the scene.

Another motorist observed the accident and told police Schlindwein did run into the roadway in front of his vehicle and also in front of Miller’s vehicle, and that’s when Miller’s vehicle struck Schlindwein.

The motorist called 911 and rendered assistance to Schlindwein, who died the next day at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

The day after the accident, Miller turned herself into the Princeton Police Department and told investigator John Shofner and officer Sarah Rokey that after she struck Schlindwein, she panicked and left the scene.

Miller’s only criminal history is a misdemeanor conviction for resisting a peace officer in 2011.

Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarinii prosecuted the case; Brad Popurella was the defense attorney. Bureau County Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei presided.

Regional Transportation Committee will meet MENDOTA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 - Transportation Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive in Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation.

The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transpor-

tation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Kim Zimmerman by calling 815433-5830.

Optimist fruit sale extended PRINCETON — The Princeton Optimist Club has extended its sale of 20-pound boxes of oranges and grapefruit.

The money raised will support several youth activities such as the pumpkin races, Halloween costume contest, Easter egg hunt, plus support for the youth

sports programs and more.

Fruit can be ordered from any Optimist member or by calling Gary Patterson at 815-875-3767. The public may want to consider donating a box to the pantry or Buddy Bags. The fresh fruit will arrive in Princeton on Nov. 21.

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Late state payments causing BPART to make changes Delays in payments from the state of Illinois are causing the reduction of services of a downstate Illinois transit system. More than $450,000 is owed by the state to the public transit provider in Bureau County. Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit (BPART) is one of 56 urban and rural public transportation systems downstate that receives operating assistance through the Downstate Public Transportation Fund, which is funding derived by a portion of the state sales taxes collected in the service areas of each public transportation system.

Downstate public transportation systems provided a combine total of more than 41.5 million rides in Fiscal Year 2016.

Out of those rides, BPART has provided 68,940 rides in FY ‘16 (running from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016).

Illinois Public Transportation Association Executive Director Laura Calderon said, “The public transportation systems across the state provide critical services to some of the state’s most vulnerable populations. Downstate particularly, the bulk of the riders are elderly, person with disabilities, and the low income population, who are relying on public transportation to get them to work, medical appointments and other critical services.”

The impact service reductions will have on the economy in the area is significant.

A part of the area’s population uses BPART for rides to every day to work. Another part of the population uses the service for

medical appointments. The area cannot afford for the transit system to reduce its services. Delay in payments has resulted in other public transportation providers to suspend all services in their areas.

Part of the problem is a considerable delay in grantees of the Downstate Public Transportation Program receiving their FY ‘17 contracts, resulting in a delay in processing of first and second quarter vouchers. State statute allowed the downstate transit systems to advance request payment for the first quarter of FY ‘17 on June 1 and the second quarter, Sept.

1. As contracts have been obligated, the Illinois Department of Transportation has been processing first and second quarter vouchers and sending them to the comptroller’s office for payments.

Comptroller Leslie Munger’s office has said the legislature’s failure to come to a full budget resolution continues to leave them short on cash to pay transportation providers.

“Due to the inability of the state to reimburse BPART for its money owed, we have been forced to reduce services effective Dec. 1,” the press release states. The following services will be reduced: • Transportation to Peoria and Ottawa will be reduced to one day a month, and BPART will suspend Saturday dialysis also.

• Suspend at the end of the fall semester the rides to Illinois Valley Community College.

Correction In Saturday’s edition of the Bureau County Republican in the article about Princeton’s health insurance, it should have read that the cost to the city on retiree premiums per year is around $200,000. The BCR regrets the error.

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Starved Rock Lodge makes donation OGLESBY — A check for $3,000 was recently presented to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society by Starved Rock Lodge, as a result of several fundraising efforts during the month of October.

The first fundraiser of the month was “Hike for a Cure,” where participants made a donation and walked to the top of the Rock. Throughout the month, pink buckets were sold with cocktails or ice cream and a portion of the proceeds was donated along with a portion of the proceeds from an overnight package called “Think Pink for the Cure.” Lodge employees also donated to the cause every Friday in October when they were allowed to wear jeans and pink T-shirts with the “Hike for a cure” logo.

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on Saturday, shopping will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, shoppers will find the stores open from noon to 4 p.m.

Frey urges shoppers to support local businesses during the Christmas shopping season this year. She said it’s always great to stop and see what they offer before choosing to shop out of town.

The Princeton Chamber Ambassadors have planned a fun interactive search activity shoppers can take part in while they browse through the shops over the weekend. To help tie in the Silver Bells theme, there will be eight sets of silver bells hidden along Main Street. Shoppers who locate all eight will have a chance to win Chamber gift certificates.

Also while out and about during the weekend, families are encouraged to stop and take a family photo or selfie in front

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Aside from Main Street shopping, at 7 p.m. Friday the third annual Candy Cane Hunt event will be held in Soldiers and Sailors Park. Frey said last year’s event drew 160 kids, and this year many more are anticipated.

“It’s just a fun Friday event to take part in while the shops are open,” she said.

Also on Saturday and Sunday, the annual German Christkindl Market will be going on at the Open Prairie Church, and the Prairie Arts Center will be showcase their homemade Christmas trees during the annual “Mini-Trees” Festival. The opening reception for the “Mini-Tree” Festival will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Other organizations are planning a variety of funfilled events.

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PRINCETON, ILLINOIS ANNUAL C H R I S T M A S WA L K

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Full schedule of events Friday 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives for the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Veterans Park across from City Hall.

6 to 8 p.m. Warm up with hot chocolate at the Cocoa Cottage (Frontier Lawn).

6 to 8 p.m. Trolley rides on Main Street.

7 p.m. Candy Cane Hunt at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. German Christkindl Market at Open Prairie UCC, located at 25 E. Marion St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of Strays bake sale at the Prouty Building.

11 a.m. Bureau County Chorus to perform outside the Clark House.

Noon to 3 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides on north and south Main Street.

Noon to 2 p.m. Storyteller at 432 S. Main St. Noon to 3 p.m. Trolley rides on Main Street Noon to 3 p.m. Visit Santa in the Prouty Building.

Noon to 3 p.m. Warm up with hot chocolate at the Cocoa Cottage (Frontier Lawn).

Noon to 4 p.m. Christmas photo booth at

the Prouty Building.

1 to 3 p.m. Princeton High School Madrigals singing and strolling on Main Street.

1 to 3 p.m. Bellringers corner of Main and Marion streets.

1 to 3 p.m. Covered Bridge Chorus Barbershop singing and strolling on Main Street.

1 to 4 p.m. “Mini-Trees” Festival at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Avenue East.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor fair at The Kompany.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Relay for Life Mistletoe Market at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Sunday Noon to 2 p.m. Visit with Santa at the Prouty Building.

Noon to 2 p.m. Warm up with hot chocolate at the Cocoa Cottage (Frontier Lawn).

Noon to 2 p.m. Trolley rides on Main Street.

Noon to 2 p.m. Storyteller at 432 S. Main St. 1 to 3 p.m. Bell ringers on the corner of Main and Marion streets.

1 to 3 p.m. German Christkindl Market at Open Prairie UCC.

PHS report card

2014. Operational spending excluded summer school, adult education, capital expenditures and long-term debt payments.

District environment

The average class size at PHS is 19 students, which is less than the state average of 21 students in a class.

The dropout rate at PHS is 3 percent, which is a decrease from 4 percent in 2015. The state average dropout rate for 2015 and 2016 is 2 percent.

The average per pupil operational spending at PHS totals $13,725 in 2015, which is a slight decrease from $13,774 in 2014. PHS is spending more per pupil compared to the state average, which was $12,821 in 2015 and $12,521 in

in the

Students, teachers and administrators

At PHS, 32 percent of students are classified as low income, which is much lower than the state average of 67.9 percent. Low income are students in families receiving public aid, living in substitute care or are eligible to receive free or reduced lunches. Students who are considered homeless at PHS total 2 percent, which equals the state average.

Student attendance totals 93 percent, compared to the state average of 94 percent. The district’s student mobility rate is 15 percent, which is higher compared to the state average of 12 percent.

This percentage covers students who transfer in or out of the district between the first school day of October and the last school day of the year, not including graduates.

When it comes to teachers in the district, 58 percent have a master’s degree or higher. The average number of pupils per teacher is 18:1, compared to the state average of 19:1. The average yearly salary for a teacher is $62,677, which is slightly less than the state average of $63,450. The district’s teacher retention rate is 92.9 percent, which is higher than the state average of 85.8 percent.

This percentage is based on the threeyear average of teachers returning to work at the district.

As for administrators, the average salary is $119,313, which is higher than the state average of $103,634. Also, the district has had an average of two principals during the past six years. The average number of pupils per certified staff is 9:1 at PHS, compared to the state average of 11:1.

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card, viewers can see 49 percent of PHS students are classified as being ready for college coursework. These students have scored at least a 21 on the ACT test. The district beats the state average of 46 percent.

PHS graduation rate did decline from 84 to 82 percent from 2015 to 2016. The state average graduation rate has remained at a steady 86 percent since 2014.

For PARCC testing, 39 percent of students are ready for the next level, which means those students either met or exceed expectations on the test. In 2015, 42 percent of PHS students were classified as ready for the next level.

The district did beat the state average in 2016, which was 34 percent. In 2015, the state average was 33 percent.

At PHS, 91.4 percent of freshmen are on track, which is more than the state average of 82.4 percent. This means these students have earned at least five, full-year course credits and have earned no more than one semester “F” in a core course. According to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), students who finished the ninth-grade on track are almost four times as likely to graduate from high school as students who are not on track.

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LASALLE — Vivian Blanche Yaklich, 92, of LaSalle passed away at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her family.

She was born April 21, 1924, in Mankato, Minn., to Charles and Agnes (Cahill) SchwamVivian berger. She married Edward Yaklich Yaklich on July 8, 1944, in Monroe, N.C. She graduated from St. Xavier School in Ottawa. She was a legal secretary for her brother, Attorney Leo Schwamberger, for many years and worked in various retail stores in the Illinois Valley.

She was a member of St. Roch’s Church and a member of St. Valentine’s Church.

She loved her children and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed attending as many of their activities as possible, and in particular numerous horse shows for decades. A member of the SNPJ, Vivian’s outlook as the eternal optimist and her love of family inspired all those who ever met her.

She is survived by three daughters, Linda (Duane) Bokus of LaSalle, Marie (Gary) Urbanski of LaSalle and Debbie (Mike) Pyszka of LaSalle; one son, Gary (Julia) Yaklich of Princeton; 12 grandchildren, Gina (Brett) Burkiewicz, Timothy Bokus, Michael (Laura) Urbanski, Jason (Christa) Urbanski, Kelly (Rick) Spangler, Mike (Sarah) Pyszka, Nick (Lindsey) Pyszka, Billy (Marianne) Pyszka, Megan (Tyler) Sandrock, and Nicole, Jon and Mark Yaklich; and 26 great-grandchildren, Kaden, Konnor, Alyssa, Bree, Ashley, Avery, Addison, Aubrey, Colby, Cooper, Ceyton, C.J., Rylee, Ryker, Trent, Nick, Gage, Sophia, Bella, Charlie, Tenley, Branley, Easton, Will, Vivi and Mackson.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2007; three brothers; three sisters; one grandson, Scott; and one great-grandson, Kyle.

A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the St. Bede Abbey Church with Abbot Philip Davey, O.S.B., officiating. Burial will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in LaSalle.

Visitation was held Monday, Nov. 14, in the Burgess Funeral Home in LaSalle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for her favorite charities or to St. Bede Abbey and Academy.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com.

BUDA — Phyliss J. Barnett, 81, of Princeton died at 9:51 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

She was born Aug. 3, 1935, in Putnam, the daughter of Howard and Merna (Dally) Henkins. She married Dean Phyliss Barnett on May 28, 1953, in Barnett the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda. They shared 63 years together. He survives.

She graduated from Buda High School with the Class of 1953. She was a homemaker and a local well-known seamstress and sewed many garments for the school and for locals.

She worked at Jostens in Princeton for 26 years. In this time she sewed the ribbons for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic medals.

She was a member of Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda and attended the Sheffield United Methodist Church. She took great pride and care in her home and her yard but the most important thing to Phyliss was her family.

Also surviving are four children, Mike (Christine) Barnett of Denver, Colo., Dan (Gretchen) Barnett of San Diego, Calif., Gary (Lisa) Barnett of Sheffield and Sherri (Brian) Code of Bradford; 11 grandchildren, Nicole (Matt) Cook, Alisha (Rob) Looney, Dan (Jessica) Barnett, Angela Barnett, Andrea Barnett, Jim Code, Robert Barnett, Katelyn Code, Jacob Code, Blake Barnett and Jared Code; three great-grandkids, Maxx, Maci and Kinsli Cook; and one sister, Beverly DeVrieze.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Grant- Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Terry Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield United Methodist Church or the Buda Rescue Unit.

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

NEKOOSA, Wis. — Gail S. Webb, 80, of Nekoosa, Wis., died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev. Born March 25, 1936, in Bureau County to Stanley and Martha Virdilla (Krone) Webb, he married Janet Casey on July 10, 1974, in Nevada. She died Dec. 18, 2013.

He was a truck driver and was involved in bowling leagues.

Surviving are four daughters, Tina (Tony) Yilmaz, Lisa Paul, Tanya (Richard) and Jenni (Dave) Paffel; one son, Ron Webb; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Lavern (Nancy), William, Virden (Sharon) and Merrill (Sandy).

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Maynard.

Funeral services were at noon Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Christian Life Fellowship in Port Edwards, Wis., with the Rev. Dean Anderson officiating. Visitation was held prior to the services. Private interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Saratoga, Wis.

PRINCETON — Katherine May “Kitty” Dyar, 78, of Princeton passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 22, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to Howard and Elaine (Grande) Dyar.

She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1956. She had been employed in many types of areas, including a high school mentor, cashier, stock, school cafeteria, factories and cleaning, including motels, apartment complexes, post office and offices. She retired in 2001. After retiring, she had also lived in Florida and North Carolina.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wyanet. She enjoyed sewing, reading, music, travel, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are one son, Kenneth J Wilson of South Carolina; one daughter, Ricki Peeples of Austin, Texas; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Edwin Dyar of Houston, Texas, and Howard Roy Dyar of Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton followed by the service at noon with the Rev. Judy Giese officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Juanita Quickle

SHEFFIELD — Juanita S. Quickle, 96, of Princeton, formerly of Sheffield, died at 5:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Hawthorne Inn Supportive Living in Princeton.

Born April 8, 1920, in Rio Hondo, Texas, to William F. and Martha (Madsen) Schuneman, she married Readus H. Quickle Oct. 22, 1987, in Sheffield. He died March 20, 1999.

She graduated from Sheffield High School in 1938.

She sold retail farm equipment in Sheffield and worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Sheffield. She was also involved in farming.

She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield.

Survivors include a stepson, Readus W. (Dorothy) Quickle of Sheffield; a stepdaughter, Rheta M. Wetsel of Dixon; three stepgrandchildren, Annette (Walt) Swift of Dixon, Debra (Jim) Dillow of Dixon and Marketa (Neal) Whittinghill of Heyworth; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two nieces, Martha Robinson of Temple Terrace, Fla., and Kathie Goreth of Tampa, Fla.; and one nephew, Daniel (Betty) Brieser of LeClaire, Iowa.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Marie Hamilton and Ruby Brieser.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Ross Wyman.

Cremations rites will be accorded at Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes Inc. Crematory, Princeton. Inurnment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield or the donor’s choice.

Wanda Peterson WALNUT — Wanda J. (Hansen) Peterson, 82, of Walnut died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Heritage Care of Walnut.

Wanda was born on June 19, 1934, in Mazon, Ill., the daughter of George and Mildred (Brooks) Reader Sr. She married Richard N. Hansen on Aug. 16, 1952, in PrinceWanda ton. He preceded her in death Peterson on Jan. 4, 1987. She then married Forrest “Buck” Peterson on Oct. 27, 1990, in Walnut. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2010.

Wanda was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church and a member of the former Hamilton Club. She enjoyed baking pies, tending to her flower garden, playing cards, and most of all, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Barb Rutledge of Walnut and Beth Nelson of Deer Grove; two sons, Barry (Karen) Hansen of Hayden, Idaho, and Bill Hansen of Chandler, Ariz.; one sister, Shirley (Bill) Weaver of Morris; one brother, George Reader Jr. of Coal City; five grandchildren, Scott (Ruby) Rutledge, Tammy (Jason) Vidmar, Tonya (Mike) Besler, Trisha (Rob) Blackwell and Cody Nelson; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; three sisters, Vivian Burke, Rita Oakland and Viola Shoemaker; two brothers, Roy and Kenneth “Doc” Reader; and one brother in infancy, Donald Reader.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

For online condolences, visit www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Charles Tuttle

MALDEN — Charles R. Tuttle, 78, of Malden passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Manor Court of Princeton.

He was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Peoria to Charles R. and Martha Pearl (Langston) Tuttle Sr. He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private services will be held at a later date. The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

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Roberta Thompson PRINCETON — Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Thompson, 91, of Princeton died at 1:04 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Liberty Vil-

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Arrangements are pending at Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk With the 2016 general election behind us, I don’t mind telling you I’m glad it’s finally finished. Watching how the pre-election shenanigans split our country in two was difficult, to say the least. While that division is far from at a quick ending point, I’m hoping our nation can move forward, regardless of what side of the fence each one of us lives. That great divide is reminiscent of the footage we see on TV from other countries — the kind of separation that causes us to shake our heads in disbelief.

While I’m all for peaceful demonstrations in this country — that’s one of our rights, I think we have to express our opinions, and then be able to move forward.

I want to believe we are better than what we see on TV, and I don’t think it’s healthy for those other countries to see the unrest Terri Simon that’s happening here. We must move on ... what other choice do we have?

••• I was fortunate to attend a couple of Veterans Day ceremonies last week. As always, they were a moving tribute to our area veterans. A big round of applause to all the folks who participated in these Veterans Day services throughout the county. Please know we appreciate your service.

But despite the moving moments of those activities last week, there’s one thing that keeps bothering me ... and that’s the number of people who actually attended these events. While I know the events are held during the work day, and many folks have to work on Veterans Day, there are a host of people who don’t work and who didn’t show up to applaud our veterans and the sacrifices they gave ... and continue to give.

••• Just a reminder: Any correspondence I receive that is not signed ... plain and simple, is not read. As always, I expect the person who writes a letter, a comment, a complaint or even a compliment to sign his/ her name to their correspondence. The same applies to anyone who calls or emails me or this newspaper.

Will I keep our conversation or your correspondence confidential? Absolutely. Will I throw it away or refuse to listen without your name? Absolutely.

I put my name on everything I write. So do the other staff writers here. I expect the same courtesy from others. I never mind hearing someone’s suggestions, complaints, etc., but I feel it is only common courtesy to know the person with whom I’m speaking. Thanks for your understanding.

Also on that same subject, if you write a letter to the editor, I need you to include your first and last names, the town in which you reside and your telephone number. We print your name and town, and while we don’t print your telephone number, we need it to verify you are the actual author of that letter. Give me a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330, if you have any questions.

••• The Bureau County Republican will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, so that our staff can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their family and friends. In many cases, early deadlines apply; please contact your multi-media consultant if you have any questions.

••• Girls basketball begins this week in Bureau County.

Boys basketball starts next week. Good luck to all area teams. I hope you’ll go to some of the games to support your favorite team/athlete. There’s nothing better for these young athletes than to look up in the stands and see someone cheering them on ... win or lose.

••• Less than two weeks before Thanksgiving. Wow! Where did the time go? I hope you’ll remember to shop locally when it comes time to buy all those wonderful ingredients to make for your holiday feast.

Likewise, I hope you can do much of your Christmas shopping in Bureau County as well. When you do, it’s a win-win for everyone.

As you plan your Thanksgiving holiday, I hope you’ll be able to find some quiet time to reflect on all the people for who you are thankful.

••• Have a great week. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

On the street

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away.

What are most thankful for in 2016?

“I am thankful for a healthy family and a job that I love.”

“I am most thankful for a job I enjoy and my family.”

Irma Ruiz, Spring Valley

Anna Berlinski, Princeton

“I am thankful for my health. I had breast cancer and am now cancer free.”

Maria Campos, Spring Valley

“I am most thankful for the birth of my daughter, Alison.”

Chelsey Lind, Princeton

“I am thankful for being alive and for having my parents.”

Adela Guzman, Spring Valley

“I am thankful for my health and for having a job.”

Cindy Ferry, Spring Valley

Headlines from the past It’s that time again, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s take a ride to days of year’s gone by. It’s time again for Headlines from the past.

Nov. 28, 1907. Bureau County Republican. “200 Foreigners Are Bungoed.” Two hundred men arrived in Ladd on Thursday expecting work in the mines.

The men had taken a train from Chicago and were promised work at the Illinois Third Vein Mine after paying $12.50 to a fake employment agency. After arriving, they found out the mine was already fully-staffed, and there were indeed no jobs to be found.

Natives of Greece and Italy, only a few of the men spoke English.

Many of the men returned to Chicago the next day and swore they would get the confidence man who swindled their money.

A few of the men did not have the funds to return to Chicago and were relying on the mercy of their fellow countrymen. They continue to look for work in the area.

Nov. 21, 1929. BCR. The trial of torch murderer Laura Weaver has been postponed until Saturday, in Stark County. Miss Weaver had confessed to the murder of her common-law husband, Wilmer T. Kitselman. Weaver stated Kitselman would become intoxicated and attack her. While asleep, Kitselman was strangled

Todd Borsch COMMENTARY

with his own belt, and the corpse was then wrapped in a patchwork crazy quilt. Miss Weaver then drove to a spot two miles south and west of Annawan with the body in the rumble seat of her roadster. The body was then dowsed with naphtha and lit it with a match. Two farm boys found the body a short time later, and Miss Weaver was traced through the crazy quilt.

The 210-pound Amazon woman, Weaver, confessed to the crime, hoping to avoid the electric chair.

Aug, 16, 1966. BCR. Perry Hospital memos: Admitted to the hospital; Todd Boisck (I believe this is me. I had a hernia operation at the hospital at this time I was 2 years old.); Roger Butterfield; a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hult; born to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Smallwood, a son.

Aug. 23, 1966. BCR. “A Desperate Bid to Save” by Ted Duffield.

The need is to save the Lovejoy home from the wrecking ball.

The cost of saving the home

was estimated at $50,000, but this was felt to be an inflated number. The purpose of fixing the home, besides the historical value, was the hopes the property would attract tourists. A place where the tourists could absorb the flavor of a residence where liberty was highly treasured and that great risk was taken to further the freedom of humans in bondage. Some people had gone as far as to profess the willingness to write a check today for $1,000, if the project can be put underway. It is said the people involved are not just agitators, but people of important positions in the community.

As important as the money is for restoration, also important is what the home represents.

Aug. 30, 1966. BCR. Vandalism.

The steer head from Lenihan’s Steak House was found placed over the head of one of the figures on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. A visitor to the park noticed the change in appearance to the monument and contacted police. A ladder truck from Princeton fire was dispatched, and the head removed

by Fire Chief Nieman. The steer head had been wired into place, and the chief had some difficulty removing it from the statue.

Princeton resident Todd Borsch can be reached at borsch3@ivnet. com.

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Life&Arts

Christkindlmarkt — The annual Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market) will be held Nov. 19 in Princeton. See Page 8.

Comedy Night Improv! at Festival 56 PRINCETON — Festival 56 in Princeton will present Comedy Night Improv! at the Grace Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.

Two improv teams from Chicago share the comedy spotlight, each lighting up the stage with skits that will keep audiences in hysterics.

The evening features comics new to the Festival 56 stage along with returning favorites Zack Pedica (“The Drowsy Chaperone”) and Scott Sorrell (“Julius Caesar,” “Fox on the Fairway”). Pedica and Sorrell’s four-person troupe, Melinda and the Mushrooms, opens the evening with a main course of well-seasoned humor, while the second troupe of Chicago comics rounds out the evening with a calorie-packed dessert of high hilarity. The performance will be R-rated due to language and sexual content.

Admission for Comedy Night Improv! is $18 in advance and $20 at the door. All seating is reserved.

Model train fair and toy show — The ninth annual Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be Saturday. See Page 7.

Community Notes Bake sale SPRING VALLEY — The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Spring Valley will have a bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the church, 211 E. Minnesota, Spring Valley.

Annual meeting announced PRINCETON — The Bureau County Agriculture Fair Board will have its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the Allen Building at the fairgrounds. All lifetime members are encouraged to attend.

Chili and soup supper Melinda and the Mushrooms Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 815-879-5656, ext. 11, at www.festival56.com or via email at boxoffice@festival56.com. The theater is located at 316 S. Main St. in Princeton and seats approximately 150 people. The venue is completely

accessible with ample parking nearby. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for sale at the lobby bar.

The box office opens at 6:30 p.m., and doors to the theater open at 7 p.m. For more information, call the box office at 815-879-5656.

WYANET — The Wyanet Historical Society will host its seventh annual chili and soup supper from 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18. The supper also includes a beverage and dessert. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, with children 5 years and below free. There will also be a bake sale and the historical museum will be open during supper.

Craft program planned OHIO — The Ohio Public Library will host a fall craft program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Participants will make a couple of different fall-themed crafts.

Blood drive in Spring Valley

Model train fair, toy show on Saturday

SPRING VALLEY — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First St. in Spring Valley. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS.

Family style chicken dinner LAMOILLE — The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a family style chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.17, at the Lions Club, 308 Howard St. in LaMoille. The dinner will include chicken, fries, pasta, salad, bread and butter, and dessert. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4.50 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

PRINCETON — The ninth annual Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be Saturday, Nov. 19, in the heated exhibit halls at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. in Princeton.

There will be working model train layouts and new and used train equipment for sale, from Thomas the Train to HO and Nscale.

There will also be farm toys for sale – from combines to tractors and in all different scales — also new and used.

Admission is $4 for adults and kids 10 and under are free. Hours of the show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no rides on the train for the kids this year.

There will be a concession stand in the building.

For information, or to sign up to sell, call Kathy at 815866-3606.

Open Table supper WALNUT — The Open Table free supper at the Walnut United Methodist Church will be from 5 to 6:30 p;.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Opening reception of Christmas Mini-Tree Festival Cast members of the play, “A Winterhaven Christmas,” are Keegan Fogherty (front) and (back row) Alexis Alt, Trent Goodale and Libby Boyles.

They will entertain at the opening reception of the Prairie Arts Council’s seventh annual Christmas Mini-Tree Festival. The reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Prairie Arts Center. Christmas music

by Charlie Gebeck on the keyboard will also be enjoyed along with refreshments.

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Father Christmas will be welcoming people to Open Prairie’s Christkindlmarkt and Brathaus lunch.

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Nielsen named SAR award winner at Hall SPRING VALLEY — The faculty and students of Hall High School selected Hayden Nielsen as the winner of the Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizenship Award for 2016-17.

Dependability, honesty, courtesy, respect, leadership and patriotism are qualities that determine selection. He is the son of Brad and Mary Nielsen of Spring Valley.

Nielsen has been active in golf, bowling, baseball, Power Mechanics Club, Spanish Club and Science Club. He is a trumpet player in the Hall band, a member of the WYSE team, a member of the National Honor Society and 2016 prom king. He has

FOS to host bake/Christmas sale PRINCETON — The Friends of Strays No-Kill Animal Shelter will host a bake sale and a Christmas sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Prouty Building in Princeton. Event-goers will find a host of home-baked goodies, holiday items, gifts and books.

The public is invited. All proceeds from the sale go to help the stray animal population in the area.

Bloodmobile in Spring Valley Hayden Nielsen remained in the top five of his class throughout high school and volunteers as a tutor at school. After graduation, he plans to become a train engineer.

This award is sponsored by the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Welding registration sessions announced OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s welding classes will start Wednesday, Jan. 11. Welding registration sessions will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, Thursday, Dec. 1, and Tuesday, Jan. 3. A session for second eight-week welding classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

IVCC welding program coordinator Paul Leadingham will present each session and help students select the appropriate courses. Space is limited for each session and pre-registration is required by calling 815-224-0439 or

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SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a Red Cross bloodmobile from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room.

To be a blood donor, one must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. A Red Cross staff member will ask up to 50 questions to improve the safety and quality of the blood supply. A donor card or photo ID is needed. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment by calling St. Margaret’s Volunteer Services at 815-664-1130.

St. Louis School plans fundraiser PRINCETON — St. Louis School will host a fundraiser, “A Night at the Auction,” on Saturday, Nov. 19. Tickets include dinner catered by Mark Allens, live music by Al and Jeannie Brown, and the chance to bid on lots of auction items such as autographed Ben Zobrist batting gloves, Chicago Bulls Tickets, seed corn, Disney Park hopper passes, weekend getaways and much more. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 per table. Tickets are available by calling the school office at 815-872-8521.

The event will be held in Harkrader Hall at St Louis School/Parish in Princeton. Doors will open at 5 p.m. (following the 4 p.m. Mass). Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the auction will start at 7 p.m.

Christkindlmarkt back for eighth holiday season PRINCETON — The eighth annual Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market) will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton (behind the Apollo Theater). The Market will also be open on Sunday, Nov. 20, from noon to 3 p.m.

Christkindlmarkt is a popular feature of the Princeton Main Street Christmas Walk.

At the Market entrance, coffee, hot chocolate, hot mulled cider, German stollen, lebkuchen, and homemade soft pretzels will be served all day. A German Brathaus will begin serving lunch on Saturday at 11 a.m. and on Sunday starting at noon. Lunch features a children’s menu.

An International Cookie Market is a highlight of the Christkindlmarkt each year. This year is no exception as shoppers will be able to select from 25 different kinds of cookies

representing 20 countries.

The Market also offers gifts of ceramics, unique handmade jewelry, paintings, re-purposed items turned into unique and beautiful gifts, “American Girl” doll clothes, children’s books and so much more.

Children are invited to decorate and take home their very own gingerbread house. Any donations made to this “Gingerbread House” project will go to the Bureau County Food Pantry. Children will also have a chance to learn about St. Martin’s Day and how to make the lanterns that are part of that special German celebration of the earth’s bounty.

Father Christmas will be there and so will the Princeton High School German Club. The Market is accessible to all, and free parking is available directly across the street.

For more information, call Open Prairie UCC at 815872-5150. Admission to the Christkindlmarkt is free.

9 Sports

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 • 9 Pace-setters — Who are the top male cross country runners for the 2016 season? See page 10.

2016 BCR Runner of the Year • Tom Stamberger, Amboy/LaMoille

Oeder, Ludford named to First Team TRAC East

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Two area players were named to the First Team Three Rivers East All-Conference team and 10 others received all-conference recognition.

Seniors Courtney Oeder of Princeton and Chase Ludford of St. Bede both were named to the TRAC East First Team. Oeder was chosen unanimously along with senior Madyson Ferris of Newman, and juniors Courtney Pierceson of Prophetstown and Mitrese Smith of Kewanee. Other first-team selections were Kewanee senior Haley Eble and Newman senior Madalyn Wilson.

The East Second Team was dotted with Bureau County talent with sophomore Saige Barnett and

Courtney Oeder

Chase Ludford

junior Christen Hurley of Bureau Valley, senior Jenna Lusietto and junior Madi Soldati of Hall, sophomore Hallie McGuire of St. Bede and junior Anna Murray of Princeton.

Honorable mention honors went to junior Alexa Damerell of St. Bede, senior Jenna Grimmer and sophomore Corinne Peterson of Princeton, and senior Madi Quinn of Hall.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

IHSA football playoffs roundup Photo contributed

With just one other teammate to run with, Tom Stamberger, a sophomore from LaMoille, was motivated in practice by chasing the times of former Amboy/LaMoille standout Romeo Blackburn.

Ghost runners LaMoille’s Stamberger motivated by former Clipper’s times

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — Tom Stamberger has been chasing a ghost runner this fall.

With only one other male teammate to run with in the Amboy/LaMoille co-op, the LaMoille sophomore was motivated by running against the times left behind by former Clippers standout Romeo Blackburn, who now runs for Iowa Central Community College. It was much like the old backyard baseball games with ghost runners left on base.

The farther in the season Stamberger

advanced, the closer he got to catching those times. That strategy enabled Stamberger to post the best season among Bureau County runners this season.

For that accomplishment, Stamberger is the 2016 BCR Male Runner of the Year.

Amboy coach Bob Halberg, who ran for Princeton High School in his day, explained the strategy comparing Stamberger’s time to that of Blackburn from his junior year, which was also his second running cross country.

“With only two boys on the team,

The Tom Stamberger file: • Placed ninth (16:58) at the Rock Falls Regional.

• Top Bureau County runner at the Oregon Sectional (45th-place; 17:44) • Medaled at the Princeton Invite (12th, 17:05.6) • Medaled at the Bureau Valley Invite (15th,17:32).

Stamberger Page 10

LaMoille/Ohio boys basketball preview

Shrimplin, Lions excited to get underway LIONS AT A GLANCE

Conference: Little Ten. Head coach: Kenny Shrimplin (first year).

Last year: 9-18 (2-6).

Who’s back: Chase Billhorn (Sr., 6-2/F), Brady DeBruhl (Sr., 5-10/G), George Stuepfert (Sr., 5-7/G).

Who’s new: Brady Becker (So., 6-3/F), Nate Bousum (Sr., 6-2/F), Jacob Fitzpatrick (Sr., 6-4/F), Luke Lovgren (So., 6-1/G), Dominic Moore (Jr., 5-8/G), Trever Perry (Jr., 6-3/F), Ryan Schultz (Jr., 6-2/G), Wyatt Fultz (Jr., 5-11/F), Thomas Stamberger (So., 5-11/G), Austin Walker (Jr., 5-11/G).

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — Kenny Shrimplin has added another assignment to his coaching duties at LaMoille High School.

The 2004 LHS alum has taken over as varsity boys basketball coach this season, succeeding Brent Kalsto, who resigned after seven years. Shrimplin, who is also the head baseball coach for LaMoille, had been an assistant coach

in basketball. This is a position he’s always wanted and doing so at his alma mater makes it more meaningful.

“Taking over the LaMoille boys program means a lot to me. I played for LaMoille for four years. I have been waiting for this moment to take over a varsity program for a long time and finally got the chance to do so,” he said.

Shrimplin is being assisted by

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By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The quarterfinal round of the IHSA Football Playoffs was not kind to the city of Sterling.

No. 1 seed Sterling Newman, the TRAC Mississippi champion, fell to No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw 14-12 in 2A. Neighbor Sterling High School, previously undefeated and seeded No. 1, went down in defeat to Joe Ryan’s Sycamore Spartans, a 13th seed, 29-22 in overtime in Class 5A. At Sterling: Newman trailed 14-0 in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Eli Leffelman capped a nineplay drive with a two-yard run to make it 14-6 with 11:17 remaining in the fourth quarter. The conversion run failed.

With 7:58 left to play, Newman senior Nate Olson stripped Dee-Mack quarterback Derrick Baker of the ball and the Comets recovered. Thirteen plays later, sophomore Luke Olson scored on a threeyard touchdown with 2:32 remaining.

Dee-Mack, however, again stopped the Comets two-point conversion attempt going for the tie.

At Sycamore: Sycamore made four straight stops in overtime as No. 1 seed Sterling fell three yards short and saw its season end. The loss marks the

sixth time the Golden Warriors have reached the state quarterfinals only to lose.

Sterling led 16-7 at the half.

With the win, Sycamore avenged a 38-6 loss to Sterling in Week 2. The Spartans (8-4) will face Vernon Hills (9-3) in 5A semifinal play Saturday. It will mark the third time Ryan, the former Princeton coach, has taken his team to the semifinals, including Princeton in 2002 and Sycamore in 2013.

No. 1 ranked Elmhurst Immaculate Conception, who knocked out Princeton in the 3A quarterfinals last year, advanced with a 48-14 win over No. 4 Wilmington in 3A again Saturday.

Fulton, the other remaining Three Rivers playoff entry and ranked No. 6 in 2A, fell to No. 2 Annawan/ Wethersfield 40-21. The Titans (11-1) will now host Deer Creek-Mackinaw in semifinal play Saturday.

Ottawa Marquette, seeded No. 1 in 1A, edged No. 4 Freeport Aquin 24-21.

The Crusaders (12-0) will host undefeated and No. 2 Forreston in Saturday’s 1A semifinals.

In other quarterfinal contests of note, No. 1 Peoria beat No. 4 Washington 68-46 and No. 3 Morris beat No. 10 Metamora 12-7 in 5A. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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2016 BCR Boys Cross Country Team

Carter Funfsinn

Anthony Hernandez

First Team Carter Funfsinn, St. Bede (Sr.): The academy senior earned Three Rivers All-Conference honors with an eighth-place finish (17:48.6). He led SBA at the Kewanee Invite with a 12th-place finish (18:08). Funfsinn finished 24th (18:33) in the St. Bede Regional and came in 76th (18:49) in his last race in Bedan green in the Oregon Sectional.

Anthony Hernandez, St. Bede (Fr.): Earned Three Rivers All-Conference honors with an eighth-place finish (17:48.6). Hernandez led the Bruins to a qualifying fifth-place regional finish, placing 18th (18:05) on his home course. He finished 72nd (18:42) at sectional.

Bradley Sierens, BV (Jr.): Received Three Rivers All-Conference honors with a 12th-place finish (18:14.6) in the TRAC Meet at Kewanee. Sierens placed 24th (18:00.52) at Princeton, 40th (18:39) at BV and 16th (18:43) at Kewanee.

Westley Schmidt, Hall (Jr.): The junior from Hall ran down All-Con-

Stamberger From Page 9 “Tom has had to work very hard at keeping himself motivated. In order to do this we have used comparisons with Romeo Blackburn’s junior times.

In almost every case their times have been within seconds of each other.

He consistently improved throughout the year,” Halberg said.

Stamberger welcomed the challenge.

“That’s one of the things he did to motivate me.

He’d tell me how close I was to Romeo’s times his junior year. Most of the time, I was right on, a little below or a little behind,” Stamberger said. “That was my main motivation force, catching up to Romeo.

Last year, I was chasing him in workouts and then this year, i was chasing his times. And I’ll continue to do it next year.

“Next year, coach is looking for me to be around where Romeo was his senior year. That’s my goal for next year.

Romeo improved so much between his junior year and senior year. That’s what I want to do.”

Stamberger would also like to follow Blackburn’s footsteps to state one day.

“Romeo made state and I would like to follow up on that,” he said. “It’d be great to get out of the sectional.

It would be a great accomplishment for next year, because we run in a tough sectional. But, I know I can

Bradley Sierens

Westley Schmidt

ference honors with a fifth-place finish (17:20.8) in the Three Rivers Meet at Kewanee. He placed fourth at Kewanee (17:03), 16th (17:33) at Princeton and 20th (17:44) at Bureau Valley. In the postseason, Schmidt paced Hall with a seventh-place finish (16:59) at the St. Bede Regional and a 68th-place finish (18:30) at sectional.

Tom Stamberger, Amboy/LaMoille (So.): The LaMoille product was an individual sectional qualifier, placing ninth (16:58) at the Rock Falls Regional. He led all Bureau County runners with a 45th-place (17:44) showing at the Oregon Sectional. Stamberger medaled at Princeton with a 12th-place finish (17:05.6) and at Bureau Valley with a 15th-place finish (17:32).

Daniel Yanez, Hall (Fr.): Cracked the Three Rivers All-Conference honors with a 13th-place finish (18:16.3). He ran No. 2 for Hall at regional (21st, 18:23) and sectional (85th, 18:59). Yanez cracked the top 10 in F/S races at Princeton (6th) and Bureau Valley (8th).

do that. State is the main goal for me right now. I’m looking forward to the next two years.”

Stamberger was the highest Bureau County finisher in the Oregon Sectional, placing 45th with a time of 17:44. To get there, he placed ninth in the Rock Falls Regional to advance as an individual qualifier.

He also medaled at Princeton with a 12th-place finish (17:05.6) and at Bureau Valley with a 15th-place finish (17:32).

Another season highlight saw Stamberger place fourth in Amboy’s Columbus Day Invitational at the F/S level. It was Amboy’s second best ever finish in its own meet.

Stamberger and teammate Thomas Molln, a junior from LaMoille, made the most of their unique situation as the only boys in the Clippers co-op.

“It’s different. We (run) different paces, but most of time we can run together at practice,” he said. “It’s really fun, because me and Thomas Molln get along real well. And he’s from LaMoille as well.”

Stamberger said they continue to recruit more guys to come out for cross country at both schools.

“It’d be really nice to see more guys from Amboy come out in the next coming years,” Stamberger said. “We’re recruiting. We talk to the eighth graders we know and even high schoolers. We tell them it’s fun and all that stuff.

Hopefully, we’ll get some more numbers.”

Thomas Stamberger

Daniel Yanez

Second Team Kurt Bitting, BV (Jr.): The BV junior led the Storm with a 14th-place finish (18:38) at Kewanee and finished 19th (18:43) at conference and 25th (18:01.52) at Princeton. He came in 20th (17:33) at regional and 93rd (19:11) at sectional.

Ethan Cattani, Hall (So.): Finished 22nd (18:55) in the Three Rivers Conference Meet and placed 15th (18:42) at the Kewanee Invite. He finished 30th (18:41) at the St. Bede Regional and 86th (19:01) at sectional.

Dillon Forbeck, Princeton (So.): The PHS sophomore finished 31st (19:53) in the Three Rivers Conference Meet. He placed 44th (18:42) at the Rock Falls Regional.

Brent Koogler, St. Bede (Sr.): The academy senior finished 24th (19:08) in the Three Rivers Conference Meet, 18th (18:56) at the Kewanee Invite, 26th (18:37) at the St. Bede Regional and 96th (19:16) at sectional.

— Kevin Hieronymus

BCR BOYS RUNNERS OF THE YEAR 2016 - Tom Stamberger, Amboy/LaMoille 2015 - Cody Workman, Princeton 2014 - Al Baldonado, Hall 2013 - Al Baldonado, Hall 2012 - Ryan Taylor, BV 2011 - Derrick Johnson, BV 2010 - Scott Janusick, Hall 2009 - Scott Janusick, Hall 2008 - Scott Janusick, Hall 2007 - Colin Mickow, Princeton 2006 - Matt Morse, St. Bede 2005 - Matt Morse, St. Bede 2004 - Michael Grieve, BV 2003 - Gene Kostman, BV; Jeff Mills, St. Bede 2002 - Gene Kostman, BV 2001 - Jason Bill, BV 2000 - Jason Bill, BV 1999 - Randy Bill, BV 1998 - Jonathan Eckberg, BV 1997 - Jonathan Eckberg, BV He’s hopeful the success the girls had this year in making state for the first time will help in the recruiting process.

“That should get them to come out more easily and be more willing to do the sport.” he said.

If there was one disappointment for Stamberger and the rest of the Amboy/ LaMoille runners, it was missing out on having a conference meet to run in this year. Amboy left the Three Rivers in favor of the NUIC this year, a conference with few schools fielding cross country.

Stamberger just missed out on all-conference in the Three Rivers his freshman year.

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Wyaton Hills hole-in-one Gary Miller (center) receives a hole-in-one plaque from Max Halberg Jr. of Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Miller aced the 110-yard, No. 7 hole Oct. 29 with his pitching wedge. It was witnessed by Dan Thompson (left) and Dick Johnson (not pictured).

Bowling Boosters host 50/50 raffle SPRING VALLEY — The Hall High School Bowling Boosters Organization (HBB) is holding a 50/50 raffle to support the Hall High School bowling team.

The “Black Friday 50/50 Raffle” will be drawn on Nov. 19, just in time for some holiday shopping.

Currently, the jackpot is at $1,300 and rising.

Tickets are $5 each, and you need not be present to win. Send $5 per ticket with your name, address and phone number to: HBB Raffle, 419 W. St.

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HBB is a newly-formed group to ensure the sport of bowling is continued at Hall High School.

With tight budgets, some extra-curricular activities could be cut, so they hope to keep raising funds to keep this sport alive.

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Senior Spotlight

From Page 9

Riley Johnson • Ohio High School Name: Riley Johnson.

School: Ohio High School.

Date/place of birth: May 13, 1999, Princeton.

Hometown: Ohio.

Family: Scott and Janet Johnson (parents); Kaurie, Lindsey and Erica (sisters); and Brice (brother).

Sports: Volleyball and softball.

Favorite sport and why: Volleyball because I love the competitiveness of the game and the atmosphere.

Favorite food and where to get it: Alan Special at Los Ranchitos.

Likes: Pizza, sports and my dog.

Dislikes: Peas, math and snakes.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Folk and Coach Monroe, they have always pushed me to be a better player and have helped me develop new skills to make me a better player.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom, she always pushes me to do better and always supported me through my whole sports career.

Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Kris Bryant.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Abraham Lincoln, I would

like to hear his wise words and stories: Ronald Reagan, to hear all of his positive and inspiring words: Amelia Earhart, to find out why she had so much courage to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean by herself.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone and ice cream.

The last song I listened to: “Wild Things” by Alessia Cara.

People would be surprised to know: I have watched every episode of “Friends.”

I stay home to watch: “The Goldbergs.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to my pump up playlist with my team.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Jasmine Kahly because she’s the funniest person I know and it’s never a dull moment with her around.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was funny and crazy!

Most embarrassing moment: When I went to catch a ball during a softball game and went over the fence.

Most unforgettable moment: When we won the regional.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To play sand volleyball in the Olympics with Kerri Walsh Jennings.

What I would like to do in life: Live a successful and happy life.

BCR photo/Hal Adkins

John Mason, a longtime area coach, including a stint as varsity girls basketball coach at Ohio (2000-06), who has been a big help.

“I look forward to coaching with John as he bring a lot of coach experience to the game,” Shrimplin said. “He really enjoys the game of basketball and knows the game very well inside and out. Coach Mason also makes the drills fun for the kids while teaching them the game of basketball.”

Having coached each player for at least one year on the sophomore level helps, Shrimplin said, because “they know what I want from each one of them on and off the court.”

The new Lions head coach inherits a team with an even split of five seniors and five juniors with the addition of three sophomores.

Shrimplin is excited to have back three key players from last year in senior captains George Stuepfert and Chase Billhorn of LaMoille and Brady DeBruhl of Ohio.

DeBruhl returns at point guard with a lot of strong aspects of the game, Shrimplin said.

“Brady can shoot the ball very well and can handle the varsity pressure well,” Shrimplin said.

Stuepfert also returns in the back court, and “will do anything we ask him to do for us whether it be score or play hard defense,” Shrimplin said.

Billhorn will provide the inside muscle, Shrimplin said, “to score underneath as much as possible along with getting as many rebounds as he can get us.”

Classmates Jacob Fitzpatrick and Nate Bousum return to the squad after taking a year off.

They will be joined by juniors Dominic Moore, Ryan Schultz, Trever Perry, Wyatt Fultz and Austin Walker and sophomores Thomas Stamberger, Luke Lovgren and Brady Becker.

“We look forward to the season and look to be very competitive in every game we play this year,” Shrimplin said. “We are very big this year and look to slow teams down some and pound the ball inside as much as we can.”

The Lions will make their debut under Shrimpln at the AFC tourney Monday.

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Scoreboard Football

IHSA PLAYOFFS

CLASS 1A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #1 Ottawa Marquette 24, #4 Freeport Aquin 21 • #2 Forreston 44, #6 Lena-Winslow 7 Lower bracket • #12 Hardin Calhoun 28, #1 Tuscola 27 • #2 Decatur St. Teresa 34, #14 Warrensburg-Latham 13 Semifinal games • #2 Forreston (12-0) at #1 Ottawa Marquette (12-0) • #2 Decatur St. Teresa (11-1) at #12 Hardin Calhoun (9-3) CLASS 2A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw 14, #1 Newman 12 • #2 Annawan-Wethersfield 40, #6 Fulton 21 Lower bracket • #5 Maroa-Forsyth 35, #8 DuQuoin 21 • #10 Shelbyville 24, #14 Champaign St. Thomas More 0 Semifinal games • #4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (11-1) at #2 Annawan-Wethersfield (11-1) • #10 Shelbyville (9-3) at #5 MaroaForsyth (11-1)

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PCA wins Ladd Tournament The Princeton Christian Academy Eagles defeated Deer Park 46-42 to capture the Ladd boys basketball tournament. Team members include Christian Rosario (front row, left), Miguel Jones, Grady Thompson and Isaiah Hart; Paul Hart (second row), Nick Mecum, Graeham Rumley and Cozy Wolbrecht; and coaches Justin Bullington (back row), Bob Hart and Sam Wolbrecht. PCA also won the Malden Tournament this season.

CLASS 3A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #1 Elmhurst IC Catholic 48, #4 Wilmington 14 • #6 Monticello 48, #2 Farmington 17 Lower bracket • #4 Carlinville 32, #1 Newton 21 • #3 Virden North Mac 49, #10 Tolono Unity 42, 2OT Semifinal games • #1 Elmhurst IC Catholic (12-0) at #6 Monticello (12-0) • #4 Carlinville (11-1) at #3 Virden North Mac (11-1) CLASS 4A Quarterfinal results

Upper bracket • #4 Chicago Phillips 44, #1 Herscher 25 • #2 Johnsburg 42, #3 GenoaKingston 13 Lower bracket • #5 Rochester 48, #1 Belleville Althoff 47 • #7 Canton 43, #11 Breese Mater Dei 42 Semifinal games • #4 Chicago Phillips (11-1) at #2 Johnsburg (12-0) • #7 Canton (10-2) at #5 Rochester (11-1) CLASS 5A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #13 Sycamore 29, #1 Sterling 22, OT • #7 Vernon Hills 17, #14 Woodstock Marian 0 Lower bracket • #1 Peoria 68, #4 Washington 46 • #3 Morris 12, #10 Metamora 7 Semifinal games • #7 Vernon Hills (9-3) at #13 Sycamore (8-4) • #1 Peoria (11-1) at #3 Morris (10-2) CLASS 6A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge 71, #12 Lake Forest 7 • #7 DeKalb 35, #3 Cary-Grove 21 Lower bracket • #12 Burbank St. Laurence 27, #1 Lemont 20 • #2 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 56, #11 Rock Island 13 Semifinal games • #7 DeKalb (10-2) at #1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge (12-0) • #12 Burbank St. Laurence (9-3) at #2 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0) CLASS 7A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #16 Plainfield North 30, #8 Rockford Auburn 7 • #4 Oak Park Fenwick 28, #28 Algonquin Jacobs 21

Lower bracket * #2 East St. Louis 60, #23 Villa Park Willowbrook 27 • #11 Lisle Benet 15, #3 Rolling Meadows 8 Semifinals • #16 Plainfield North (10-2) at #4 Oak Park Fenwick (11-1) • #2 East St. Louis (12-0) at #11 Lisle Benet (10-2) CLASS 8A Quarterfinal results Upper bracket • #1 Wilmette Loyola Academy 24, #24 Huntley 0 • #20 Glen Ellyn Glenbard West 38, #12 Edwardsville 21 Lower bracket • #26 Park Ridge Maine South 34, #18 Frankfort Lincoln-Way East 31 • #3 Palatine 10, #6 St. Charles East 6 Semifinals • #1 Wilmette Loyola Academy (12-0) at #20 Glen Ellyn Glenbard West (10-2) • #3 Palatine (12-0) at #26 Park Ridge Maine South (9-3)

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IHSA STATE TOURNAMENT AT REDBIRD ARENA, NORMAL Class 1A • Third place, Stewardson-Strasburg def. Norris City-Omaha-Emden 25-15, 26-24 • Championship, West Prairie def.

Eastland 26-28, 25-21, 25-21 Class 2A • Third place, Belleville Althoff def.

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Bloomington Central Catholic 25-21, 26-28, 25-23 • Championship, Chicago Heights Marian def. Woodstock Marian 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 Class 4A • Third place, Stevenson def. Niles West, 25-20, 21-25, 25-16 • Championship, Mother McAuley def.

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615 • Truck Sales 2007 FORD F150, $4,000 or best offer.

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616 • Motorcycles Walneck's MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET in Princeton, IL. Sunday, November 20, Bureau County Fairgrounds. 8am-2pm.

Motorcycles and parts for sale. Admission: $6 adults. Vendor spaces $40. Indoors and Out. Info: Pixie/Buzz 630-985-2097

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

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

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

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

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

768 • Homes For Sale

856 • Apartment Rentals

1250 sq. ft. Log cabin.

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PRINCETON – Elm Place Apartments. Large one & two bedroom apartments, from $625 to $685. Includes utilities, on-site laundry, carport, quiet building. No pets.

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774 • Lots for Sale ACRE LOT For Sale CHARTER HILLS, Princeton Township.

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856 • Apartment Rentals 1st Month HALF RENT Princeton 1 bedroom. Appliances. Newly remodeled. Water furnished.

Garage. Deck. Lease. Deposit. No pets.

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Remodeled, great neighborhood, lease, deposit.

810 South Euclid. $425.

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Laundry. Covered parking.

No pets. Available October 1st. Call 309-288-3008

614 • Car Sales 2000 CHEVY Suburban 1500LS, loaded, rear AC, load leveler. Needs work.

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ESTIMATOR

Local manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Estimator. Candidate should have strong math skills and the ability to multi-task.

Primary duties will include creating a bill of materials and costing those items in order to create quotes for customers. This is a full-time position with benefits.

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858 • Homes for Rent LAKE THUNDERBIRD 12 Hemlock Drive. Small 2 bedroom A Frame. 2 car detached garage. Stove & fridge. $650 a month. $1,650 moves you in.

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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE Center for Family Health Clinic Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

SURGICAL SCRUB TECH

For Surgical Scrub Tech: High school graduate or GED equivalent. CNA with 2 years of hospital experience or currently enrolled in program for certification as a Surgical Technician with completion of program within 9 months. Certification should occur within 2 months of graduation. If CNA, a microbiology, anatomy, & physiology class is required within 1 year of hire. For Certified Surgical Scrub Tech: Graduate of an accredited program for Surgical Techs. Certification for Surgical Techs required. Current CPR certification required. For Surgical Scrub Nurse: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Current State of Illinois registered nurse license, current CPR certification and any other certification appropriate to specialty required.

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST

Days - 37.5 hrs/wk – Benefit Eligible Position Must have Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science for Technologist. Must have an Associate Degree in related science for Technician. ASCP or HEW Certification preferred. Must have mathematical, computer, reasoning and language skills at the college level.

Must have experience in phlebotomy preferred. Must possess excellent customer relations skills.

DME CLINICIAN

Must be a graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program for a Registered Nurse or if a Respiratory Therapist an approved/accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license or eligible for licensure. If a Respiratory Therapist, current State of Illinois Respiratory Therapy license and a CRT or RRT.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Graduate with a minimum of BS degree or MS in Physical Therapy from an accredited school as well as being licensed in the state of Illinois. Two to three years’ previous experience as a physical therapist preferred.

Current C.P.R. certificate required.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

High school diploma or GED equivalent. CRT or RRT by NBRC. License from State of Illinois. Prefer previous cardiopulmonary experience. BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP required.

AFI/SCANNING SUPERVISOR

TCI Manufacturing

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred but not required. High school graduate or equivalent required. Previous supervisory experience (2-5 years) in a health care setting preferred. Must be detail oriented, organized and capable of making decisions. Professional oral and written skills reqired includes face to face, email and phone conversation. Ability to use hospital computer system, data reporting systems and Microsoft (Word and Excel).

P.O. Box 306 Walnut, IL 61376 or blafever@tcimfg.com

P.O. Box 306 Walnut, IL 61376 or jackerman@tcimfg.com

No phone calls please.

No phone calls please.

High school graduate or equivalent required. Knowledge of general operating systems including; word processing, spreadsheet and email applications. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and organize work is required.

Apply on-line at www.aboutsmh.org EOE

Send resume to:

TCI Manufacturing

Send resume to:

AFI/SCANNING CLERK

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PRINCETON 14006 IL Hwy 26. 3 bedrooms, washer/dryer/refrigerator included. 2 car detached garage. No pets. $1,000/ month. 815-303-5051

ing and related work located at 101, 103, and 103-1/2, or 105 Commercial Street in Neponset. Bidders must comply with the Village of Neponset ordinances and statures of the State of Illinois regarding Demolition of Buildings. Only clean debris permitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act section 3.160.b may be used as fill material. This means only uncontaminated broken concrete without protruding metal bars, bricks, rock, stone or soil generated from construction or demolition activities. The work consists of demolishing the existing building on the site and disposing of the demolition debris in a legal manner. Provide a level surface upon completion. Perform other related work as indicated in the scope of work. All work is to be completed within 20 days after receiving notice to proceed from the village. Complete copies of the specifica-

tions for this demolition work are available at the Village Clerk’s Office, 201-1/2 N. Second Street, Neponset, IL 61345.

Bids must be submitted, on the Proposal Forms provided, to the Village Clerk, 2011/2, N. Second Street, Neponset, IL, 61345 in sealed envelopes marked “DEMOLITION BID 101, 103, 103-1/2, or 105 Commercial St.”.

A bid bond or certified check for an amount equal to 10% of the total value of the bid must accompany said bid.

Bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 28, 2016 and will be opened at that time. Once the Village enters into an agreement with a bidder the bid bond of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The Village of Neponset reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 15, 2016.

PRINCETON 2 bedroom house for rent. Full basement, attached garage, central air. $650/month.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) LEE G. WILLIAMS, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2016-P-87 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lee G. Williams.

Letters of office were issued to John Alan Williams of 18438 2100 E Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before May 10, 2017, 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 4th day of November, 2016.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy

Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 8, 15 and 22, 2016.

be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Circuit Clerk Barash & Everett, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 211 W 2nd St Kewanee, IL 61443 Phone: 309/852-5555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 W. South Street, Malden, IL 61337 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the

purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: 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 14-15-11431.

I706541 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

NOTICE FOR BIDS Written sealed bids for a late model used, low hour, dragline/ hydraulic excavator to maintain the system of drainage, including building river banks, cleaning ditches and installing tubes, will be accepted at the office of Brown and Ray, 115 N. State St., Geneseo, Illinois, telephone number (309)944-5115.

The Commissioners physically reserve the right to inspect the equipment, and to waive any informality in bids received and may continue the process from time to time.

Terms of payment: 30 days after delivery.

Bids will be opened at the office of the District, Brown and Ray, 115 N. State St., Geneseo, Illinois, on December 1, 2016, at 10 o’clock a.m.

James D. Thompson James P. Yerkey Roger K. Bengtson Commissioners of Green River Special Drainage District of the Counties of Henry and Bureau and State of Illinois.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 8, 15 and 22, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs ) MICHAEL L. KINCAID, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) IN CHANCERY Case No. 16-CH-67 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, all Non-Record Claimants, and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on October 26, 2016 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs, the Court in which this action was brought, and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The name of the titleholder of record is: Michael Kincaid 3. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: A Part of the SW 1/4 of the NW ¼ and part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 all in Section 8, Twp 15N, Range 6 E of the 4th PM, Bureau County, Illinois . .

4. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1257 1050 North Ave, Neponset, IL 61345 5. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Mortgagors: Michael Kincaid b. Name of Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings & Loan Association c. Date of 1st Mortgage: 4/1/2013 d. Date of 2nd Mortgage: 11/22/2013 e. Date of Recording of 1st Mortgage: 4/4/2013 f. Date of Recording of 2nd Mortgage: 12/4/2013 g. County Where Recorded: Bureau County, Illinois h. Recording Document ID of 1st Mortgage: 2013R02087 i. Recording Document ID of 2nd Mortgage: 2013R06448 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, all Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL, 700 S Main St, on or before December 5, 2016 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MATTHEW L KING and LILLIAN M KING, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) IN CHANCERY Case No. 16-CH-66 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, all Non-Record Claimants, and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on October 26, 2016 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs, the Court in which this action was brought, and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The names of the titleholders of record are: Matthew King & Lillian King 3. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 3 Foster’s Add. to the Town, now Village of Buda, County of Bureau, State of Illinois 4. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 307 W. Main St, Buda, IL 61314 5. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Mortgagors: Matthew L. King & Lillian M. King b. Name of Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings & Loan Association c. Date of 1st Mortgage: 8/23/2013 d. Date of Subsidy Mortgage: 8/23/2013 e. Date of Recording of 1st Mortgage: 8/26/2013 f. Date of Recording of Subsidy Mortgage: 8/26/2013 g. County Where Recorded: Bureau County, Illinois h. Recording Document ID of 1st Mortgage: 2013R04842 i. Recording Document ID of Subsidy Mortgage: 2013R04843 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, all Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Bureau County, Illinois, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL, 700 S Main St, on or before December 5, 2016 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Circuit Clerk Barash & Everett, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 211 W 2nd St Kewanee, IL 61443 Phone: 309/852-5555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS First State Bank ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Samuel Hockings; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00055 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 12/14/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 10 AND 11 IN BASS’ FIRST ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MALDEN, (FORMERLY WIONA), LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-32-126-003 Improved with Single Family Home

ESTATE AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 14989 1000 N Ave in Tiskilwa, IL (Head West on Brewster Street then 3 Miles of Tiskilwa) ON:

SAT., NOVEMBER 19, 2016 TIME: 10:00A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com FLAT BED & ENCLOSED TRAILERS: 7x20 New Flat Bed Trailer w/ wood Deck, Hydraulic Lifting Jack w/ New Tsc Tool Box Mounted On Top, Removable Fenders, Tandem Axle & Reese Hitch; Single Axle Cargo Mate Enclosed 5 X 12 Trailerw/ 6ft High Cargo Doors VERY NICE COLLECTION OF TOOLS AND TOOL RELATED ITEMS: CRAFTSMAN TO INCLUDE: Like New Miter Saw on Like New Rigid Portable Utility Stand, Sm. Shop Air Compressor w/ Paint Sprayer, 100 PSI Air Compressor, Jig Saw on Bench, Table Saw, 3 Drawer Rolling Base Cabinet, 1/2 Horse Bench Grinder, 150 Stand Up Drill Press; Snap-On Nine Drawer Top Tool Cabinet; Xantrex Portable Household Power 1500 Back Up Power System; Lg. Lockable 2 Drawer Cabinet; New 4ton Porta Power Tru Ram; Lg. Oxy Acetylene Tanks On Cart; Very Lg. Champion Upright Air Compressor (Has Leak); LG. I Beam Steel Frame Series 646 Chain Hoist 1/2 Ton 9ft On Wheel; Buffalo Metal Cutting Band Saw-Model # TU 57-80; 4x4 Super Winch-NIB; RTC Belt Sander On Stand w/Wheels; Roll Away Work Bench Wood Top; Multiple Fiber Glass Step Ladders-One Is 10 Ft; Aluminum Ladder For Stair Cases; Extendable Aluminum Ladder; 2-Black & Decker Saw Tables; Battery Chargers; Metal Saw Horses; Metal Shelving Units; Lg. Steel Work Bench 7ft With Vise; Scaffolding With Planks; Steel Posts; Many Electrical Power Tools Including Drills, Porta Cables, Saber Saws, Skill Saws & Others; Hand Tools Including Hammers, Files, Crescent Wrenches, Screw Drivers, Hand Saws, Chisels & Wood Chisels, 1/4-3/4 Inch Socket Sets, Whole Saws, Lg. Amount Of Drill Bits, Rope, Tap & Die Sets, Clamps, Vice Grips, Welding Pliers, Easy Outs, Sand Paper, Vises & More! Lg. Amount Of New Nuts, Bolts & Screws w/ Bins & Organizers; Creepers; Stools; Paint Sprayers; Jack Stands; Plastic Oil Changing Ramps; Pallet of Paver Bricks; FS Seeds Thermometer; Rain Collector Brl; Trailer Moving Cart; Hydraulic Bumper Jack; Electrical Items OIL PUMP & ANTIQUES: Antique Blind Oil Pump With A Brass Sleeve; Glass Display Case on Wheels (20 X70 Tall); Lg. Cast Iron #28 Church Bell; 2-Lg. Hay Rake Iron Spoke Wheels; Old Cast Iron Horse Drawn Plow; Two Antique Fire Hydrants; Antique Scale; 3-Cement Case IH Design Eagles; New Two Ton XL Cherry Picker

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TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES Terms: Cash or Check or CC Accepted w/ 5%Fee

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS First State Bank ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Samuel Hockings; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15CH 00055 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 12/14/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-32-126-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 W. South Street, Malden, IL 61337 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: 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 14-15-11431.

I706541 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2016.

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$12 this month!

But it hasn’t been easy, Thrifty!

There are so many things I just NEED to buy!

A NEED is something you must have in order to survive or function. You need shelter, clothing, food, water and sometimes things like medicine or school supplies.

I think you mean WANT to buy! You NEED to learn the difference!

ritter needs some help sticking to his saving plan. Write NEED next to each of the items below he must buy for his health or safety. Then write WANT by things that might be fun to have, but that he could do without.

I’ve been working hard this month! Put a check in the box next to each job I did.

If you check the right boxes, they add up to exactly $10!

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

AMUSEMENT SUPPLIES SUCCEEDS SURVIVE SHELTER SAVING HEALTH WANTS NEEDS WATER ITEMS THINK CAKE BIKE BEST

A WANT is something you would like to have, but can live without. A music player, computer, television and bike are wants not needs.

Look around your room. Make a list of all the things you can see from your doorway.

Then, write W next to each thing that can be considered a WANT. Write an N next to each item that can be considered a NEED. Do you have more WANTS or NEEDS in your room?

T R E T A W K C N O

N E S H T L A E H W E T E B I K E N T H

M L I E E D I F T F E E P E G N I V A S

S H P S M E T I D B

U S U R V I V E R E

M E S U C C E E D S

A N C E K N I H T T

Quantity Look at these stores. Check the box above each store to show if it contains more things that you would WANT, NEED or BOTH. Below each store, list a few things it might sell that you would NEED. WANTS NEEDS WANTS NEEDS WANTS NEEDS BOTH BOTH BOTH WANTS NEEDS BOTH WANTS NEEDS BOTH

Find an ad in the newspaper. Rewrite the ad and substitute the words “many,” “few,” “several,” etc. for the numbers used in the ad. Are the numbers necessary? Why or why not?

THINK ABOUT IT: Cake is a food, but is it a WANT or a NEED?

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Wants and Needs in the Newspaper

Look through today’s newspaper for five examples of things you need to survive.

Then find five things you want.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Needs & Wants

List three things you NEED in your life and three things you WANT. Write a paragraph explaining your choices.

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