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How does Bureau Valley measure up?

Illinois State Report Card evaluates local school districts

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — The annual data provided by the Illinois State Report Card can help school districts see where they stand compared to other area school districts around the state.

While the tool can offer some highlights for schools, such as seeing how cost efficient a district is compared to others; it can supply a inaccurate picture of how students measure-up academically to others in the area.

Many school districts use their own method of tracking student progress and offer the school report card information to the public as simply a snapshot of statistics

about the district.

When it comes to academic progress at Bureau Valley, 31 percent of students who took the PARCC exam met or exceeded expectations and deemed ready for the next level learning, comparing that to the state’s 34 percent average.

The district did beat the state average for the number of freshmen on track. The district’s percentage is 95.2 percent, compared to the state’s 82.4 percent. Students identified as “on track” have earned at least five full-year course credits and have earned no more than one semester “F” in a core course, such as English, math, science or social science.

Bureau Valley High School’s four-year graduation rate

is higher than the state average with 88 percent, compared to the state average of 86 percent.

The percentage of Bureau Valley students who received an ACT score of 21 or higher total 50 percent, compared to the state average of 46 percent.

As far as the school environment at Bureau Valley, the average class size is 16 students, compared to the state average of 21 students per class.

The high school dropout rate is 1 percent, compared to the state average of 2 percent.

When it comes to finances, the district spent $5,722 per student for instructional spending last year, which is significantly lower than the state average of $7,712 per student. For operational spending, which is the cost

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Giving back ...

A local man’s need turns into an opportunity to help others

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

BCR News photo/Dave Cook

Shopping small, shopping local Local business owners have said they received great support from holiday shoppers during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Businesses were decorated with banners and balloons, and shoppers carried purchases home in tote bags promoting the support of small businesses. Here, Kelly Morris of Guys-n-Gals in Princeton decorates outside her salon as a shopper prepares to enter.

Cemetery foreman is all relative After 147 years of combined experience, the Webster family has officially retired

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — After 38 years of service, Dave Webster has retired as Princeton’s cemetery foreman.

Along with his uncle, Charles “Buzz,” his father, Bill, and brother, Bill Jr., the Webster

family has a combined 147 years of dedication to Princeton’s cemetery department.

Buzz and Bill began caring for the grounds after returning home from the war in the late 1940s, and in 1951, the elder Bill took over as cemetery superintendent.

Dave can still remember helping his dad with the mowing in the cemetery when he

was still in high school — working after classes and during the summer months.

Following graduation, Dave had the choice to either go to college or stay at home and work. Wanting to stick to the place his entire family called home, Dave settled in Princeton

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PRINCETON — Last spring, the First Lutheran Church of Princeton sponsored River Bend’s first mobile food pantry event in Bureau County.

There in the parking lot of the church, they served an extra ration of food to area patrons in need.

Among the crowd was Larry Griffin of Princeton, who was struggling with what he calls “economic stress times.”

A Wyanet native — he had moved back to the area from Tennessee after a difficult divorce to help care for his elderly parents.

Unable to work due to his struggle with Adult Still’s Disease, Griffin had been relying on his fixed income from Social Security. While it provided some financial relief, it was not enough to cover the cost of rent, medications, doctor visits, gasoline for his vehicle, expensive grocery bills and other necessities of life.

Therefore, Griffin was forced to find assistance at the Bureau County Food Pantry and senior center. It was through those entities, he learned

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Weekend whereabout: Images from around Bureau County

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Santas on the Run 5K and 1K walk in Spring Valley.

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Community Thanksgiving dinner at Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton, sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant, St. Louis Catholic Church and New Hope Church of the Nazarene.

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Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long at First Lutheran Church in Princeton.

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Shopping during Small Business Saturday in Princeton.

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SAMHSA offers grants for mental/substance abuse disorders

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is providing up to $290,000 in funding to programs in Illinois over several years to programs promoting screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programs. SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders.

SBIRT enables health care workers in primary care centers, hospital emergency rooms, trauma centers, and other community settings to better identify the signs of underlying substance use problems and provide opportunities for early intervention with at-risk substance users before more severe consequences occur.

These integrated approaches build networks among an array of medical settings, treatment facilities, and community services to help ensure that all people receive the full range of health care services they need. These services include helping people realize they have an underlying mental and/or substance use problem and offering appropriate treatment and support systems.

“These programs help health care providers identify people with substance use problems and provide them with the counseling or treatment they need,” said SAMHSA Principal Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto. “Educating patients about the risks of substance misuse helps avoid harm and improve health.”

The grant programs going to Illinois included in this SAMHSA effort are:

• Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment health professions student training grants.

• Purpose – Supports the development and implementation of training programs to teach students in health professions (physician assistants, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and medical students and residents) the skills necessary to provide evidence-based screening and brief intervention. It also teaches students in health professions how to effectively refer patients who are at risk for a substance use disorder to appropriate treatment.

• Funding level – One grantee receiving up to $290,000 each year for up to three years. A list of grantees is available at: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/ awards/2016/TI-16-002.

The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a number of coding and payment changes to better identify and value primary care practices that use interprofessional care management resources to treat patients with behavioral health conditions. Several of these codes describe services within behavioral health integration models of care, including the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model that involves care coordination between a psychiatric consultant or behavioral health specialist, behavioral health care manager, and the primary care clinician, which has been shown to improve quality of care.

For more information on SAMHSA grants, visit http://www.samhsa.gov/ grants.

Hall Township Caucus set for Dec. 6 Information on the Hall Township caucus has been announced.

The Democratic caucus will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, at JFK (Kennedy Center Entrance) Elementary School in Spring Valley. Doors open at 6 p.m. The purpose of this caucus will be for nominating candidates for the following offices: • Hall Township – supervisor.

• Hall Township – road commissioner.

• Hall Township – clerk.

• Hall Township – assessor.

• Hall Township – trustees.

The Republican caucus will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Ladd Moose Lodge, 1528 E. Cleveland St. in Ladd.

The purpose of this caucus will be for nominating candidates for the following offices: • Hall Township – supervisor.

• Hall Township – road commissioner.

• Hall Township – clerk.

• Hall Township – assessor.

• Hall Township – trustees.

Swearing in set for Dec. 1 PRINCETON — The swearing in of the three newly re-elected officials will take place at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the second floor courtroom of the Bureau County Courthouse. This will be for the state’s attorney, coroner and circuit clerk. The public is invited to attend.

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Meeting minutes board agreed to pick up the vilSheffield Village Board lage• The salt and sand order before Nov. 30

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Board met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 7, at the Sheffield Community Center.

• Mayor Bill Rosenow called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Minutes of the Oct. 17 meeting and bills totaling $52,476.38 were approved.

• Mike and Mary Bates approached the board with a request their property at 5632 U.S. Highway 6 be de-annexed from the village as it is non-contiguous to the city limits, and the village does not provide them any services. The properties adjoining them have been de-annexed for several years. The board approved their request.

• After some discussion, a motion was made to purchase the property at 303 S. Park St. for the back taxes of $647.

• Rosenow noted he approved a purchase of two new fuel tanks from AgView FS – Buda as the old dual tank had a leak, allowing the diesel fuel and gasoline to mix. As the village, fire department and the rescue unit all use the fuel stored in the tanks, the mayor deemed it an emergency purchase. The board approved the purchase.

• The board approved the purchase of a new copy/print/fax/scan machine at a cost of $1,520.

• The board acknowledged the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2016 Proclamation as supplied by Freedom House.

• The board noted the village needs to send a letter to the owner of the property at 117 S. Main St. regarding the poor condition of the property, and they need to make repairs.

• In the village superintendent’s report, it was noted the IEPA inspection was done on Nov. 2, and the inspector will be sending a report.

• The village will need to do a cross-connection survey once a year, and it must be delivered by hand.

• The tank painting is to begin on Nov. 21.

Neponset Village Board

NEPONSET — The Neponset Village Board met Wednesday, Nov. 16, and conducted the following business: • Heard Kevin Hermie from Jagers Insurance Agency present the 2017 insurance proposal. The board approved the proposal.

• Approved the October minutes, treasurer’s report and bills for November.

• The tax levy ordinance was presented but needs some corrections. The board is planning on voting on this ordinance during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 28.

to receive the discount.

• The auditor will be updating interfund receivables (payables) on the village computer to update the files.

Committee reports: • Public works: Gene Costin reported while fixing the kingpins and tire rods on the village truck, they said it needed front brakes replaced, so the cost increased. The board also decided to increase the amount of cement blocks for the salt shed from 20 to 30 at the request of Al Kaiser.

• Police: Mandy Mueller reported the police have talked to the people with parking ordinance violations. She checked to see if anyone corrected the problem. While some residents did, the residents who did not will be visited by police again and will be given warnings.

• Finance: Ken Snyder requested a committee to design a plan for handling the abandoned properties in town to be eligible for the grant money available.

Mandy Mueller and Karen Ingles volunteered. Also, Christmas lights will be put up after Thanksgiving this year.

• Community improvements and events: Barb Jannie reported all went well with the Halloween party.

• Water and Sewer: Austin J. Bates reported the village received its blower and rebuilt the motor for the sewer plant. The other parts came in, and they will have one blower up and running.

They will have the other blower and motor checked also.

• Garbage and Ordinances: Matt Kaiser asked the village put up another notice to inform people to put lids on their garbage cans or holes in the bottom to prevent rain from getting into the cans, or their garbage will not be picked up.

• Mayor Dave Mueller reported there has been complaints regarding loose dogs and people dumping food on the public property which is attracting nuisance animals that spread disease. The board will look into these problems and report at a future meeting.

Old business: • The last of the buildings on Commercial Street had a court date of Nov. 23, for order to demolish. The board has put the three buildings out for bids to demolish and will open bids at a special meeting on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m.

• Contract was sent to Network Business Systems for rental of tower space.

• The attorney wrote a new ordinance, and the board voted to deal with complaints regarding residents with unsafe living conditions. It will be published and available at the village hall for all to read.

Correction In a story in Thursday’s Bureau County Republican about the Spring Valley City Council, the insurance premium increased by $14,000. The premiums did not double, rather the property values are what doubled. The BCR regrets the error.

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Larry Griffin of Princeton stacks loaves of bread at the Bureau County Food Pantry. Griffin, a patron of the food pantry, gives back when he can to local assistance programs that have served him during a time in need.

Giving back From Page 1 about the mobile food pantry and decided to check-it out.

Witnessing the volunteers and friendly service to patrons, he thought it was a great effort for the community and something he could help make a success.

It wasn’t too long after, he became acquainted with Glenn Allen, local organizer of the mobile food pantry, and offered his assistance at future events.

Allen took him up on that offer, and for the last couple mobile food pantry events, Griffin has used his love of social media to help get the word out and gather volunteers willing to spend a morning or afternoon serving food to those in need. He can also be seen the day of the event helping set-up the event for area patrons.

“I thought if I could help someone else know this was happening, I want to do it. It feels good being a part of something like this,” he said.

Allen has appreciated the help Griffin has offered and said he is always willing to lend a hand when he can.

Now in a better spot financially, Griffin said he’s always willing to go out of his way to do little things here and there that can help make a difference to the organizations that helped him when he was in need.

“They were there when I needed them, and now that I’m a little more secure, it just makes me feel good to give back when I can,” he said.

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and was hired as a fulltime employee in the cemetery department on Jan. 1, 1983, when his father retired.

While the work for the department has stayed the same for the most part throughout the years, Dave has seen changes here and there.

Probably most obvious would be the technology that files records for grave sites. Despite this change, however, Dave continued to keep his records written in books, which he could easily take with him to the cemetery when having to mark new graves.

Throughout the years, Dave also saw upgrades to the equipment used in cemetery.

When he first started working, he recalls workers still digging graves by hand.

Today, the job can be done in minutes with a backhoe.

Dave also watched the number of burials decline each year.

Back in the ‘70s when he first started, Oakland Cemetery averaged anywhere from 80 to 100 funerals a year. Whereas today, it averages mid- to upper-50 burials a year.

At Elm Lawn, which the city didn’t take over until 1993, there are anywhere from 40 to 50 burials a year.

It’s unclear why the

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decline is happening, but Dave’s guess is the number of children moving out of Princeton and settling in other areas.

While the job as cemsuperintendent etery posed for dealing with difficult situations at times, there were other aspects about the position Dave enjoyed sharing with others — such as the history and old records he kept preserved in his office.

“There’s so much history out there in Oakland Cemetery,” he said. “It’s just amazing. Actually, Oakland Cemetery is 180 years old this year.”

Oakland Cemetery was created in 1836.

While he’s looking forward to retirement, Dave has concerns about letting go and watching others take care of the duties that have been a part of his family’s livelihood.

“I’m just afraid people aren’t going to take care of the place the way it’s been kept. People don’t understand that we worked for this community. When you work somewhere for so many years, it’s like you’re part of it,” he said.

As for his new life chapter, Dave hasn’t quite figured out what he will do with his free time. While he and his wife have talked about traveling, plans are yet to be set in stone.

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Bureau Valley From Page 1 of overall operations in the school district including instructional spending, but excluding summer school, adult education, capital expenditures and long-term debt payment — the district spent $10,527 per student last year, which is also less than the state average of $12,821 per student.

When it comes to high school students at Bureau Valley, 39.2 percent are considered low income, which means they are eligible to receive free or reduced-price lunches, live in substitute care or whose families receive public aid. The state average of low income students total 60.8 percent.

The high school does have a 6 percent chronic truancy rate, which is significantly lower to the state average of 94 percent.

The total number of students enrolled at Bureau Valley totals 306 students. The enrollment in the high school has been steadily decreasing since 2012. In 2012, there were 365 students; in 2013, there were 344 students; in 2014, there were 326 students; and in 2015, there were 311 students enrolled.

When it comes to teachers in the district, 36 percent have a master’s degree or higher, and 64 percent have a bachelor’s degree. The percentage of full-time teachers who return year-to-year total 82.3 percent for the district; the state average of 85.8 percent. The average salary for teachers in the Bureau Valley School District is $53,585, which is significantly lower than the state at $63,450.

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Arthur ‘Dan’ Nafziger II LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Arthur Daniel “Dan” Nafziger II, 60, of Louisville, Ky., passed away on the evening of Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. He was surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him.

Dan was born on March 26, 1956, in Bloomington to Arthur and Marjorie Nafziger. He graduated from Central CathArthur olic High School in Bloomington in 1974 Nafziger II and went on to obtain his degrees in agriculture and finance from Illinois State University, where he was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He had a long and successful career in agribusiness and finance before retiring earlier this year.

He worked for both MetLife Agriculture Insurance and Aegon USA. Dan married his beautiful wife, Sandra Kay West, in 1984 and they had three children, Ryan Daniel (b.

1990), Mary Grace (b. 1992) and Derek William (b.

1997). Dan was an active member of his church, Our Lady of Lourdes, a member of the Illinois Agriculture Leadership Foundation, and served as treasurer for the Woods of St. Thomas Homeowner’s Association.

In addition, he played the voice of Freddy Farm Bureau every year at the Kentucky State Fair. Finally, he was an avid Louisville Cardinal fan and an enthusiastic tennis player and golfer.

Dan will be remembered for his unbelievable sense of humor, his ability to have a conversation with everyone he met, and his ability to tell the same joke thousands of times without it becoming stale.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and his mother, Marjorie. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; his three children, Ryan, Mary Grace and Derek; and his seven siblings, Martha (Robert) Hillmer, John (Barb) Nafziger, Jane (Mike) Winters, Rita (Mark Sokolik) Nafziger, Alice (Mike Diehl) Benga, Paul (Ellen) Nafziger and LeAnna (Rick) Mutchler.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 508 Breckenridge Lane. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane.

Additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 2, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, 1800 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, with a prayer service at noon. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Normal.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic charities in Dan’s name.

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PRINCETON — Roberta “Bobby” Ellen Thompson, 91, of Princeton passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

She was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Princeton to Ferris and Gladys (Davis) Paden.

She married Kenneth C. Thompson in 1946 in Walnut.

She graduated from Ohio High School in Ohio, Ill., and attended Northern Illinois University for one year. She was employed as the director of medical records for over 25 years by Perry Memorial Hospital.

She retired in 1989.

She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Clark (Tammy) Thompson of Geneva and Jerry Paden (Jill) Thompson of Princeton; one daughter, Susan Marie (Hartley) Leussler of St. Charles, Mo.; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Bass of Walnut and Helen Swanson of Ohio, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Phyllis Pomeroy.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. A memorial service will follow the visitation at noon.

Burial will take place at a later date; cremation has been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or Greenfield Retirement Home.

Online condolences may PRINCETON — David Wayne Fandel, 82, of Princebe left at www.norbergfh. ton died at 5:23 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at Colocom. nial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre in Princeton.

Born March 23, 1934, in Lacon to George R. and Florence Edith (Mason) Fandel, he married Nancy Ann Wright Dec. 31, 1954, in Princeton. She died Aug. 19, 2011.

He graduated from Tiskilwa High School in 1952. He was the owner and operator David Fandel of David Fandel & Son Construction in Princeton.

Accidents Surviving are one son, Rick (Susan) Fandel of PrincA one-vehicle accident eton; two daughters, Amy (Keith) Johnson of Princeinvolving driver Jeffery G. ton and Stacy (Randy Hanson) Fandel of Princeton; Sitterly, 47, of Princeton six grandchildren, Kimberly (David) Morse of Malden, occurred on 1300 North Whitney Fandel of Park Ridge, Nicholas Johnson Avenue near 2250 East of Princeton, Lauren Johnson of Princeton, Andrew Street southeast of Princ- Johnson of Princeton and Julia Johnson of Princeton; eton at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 18. three great-grandchildren, Jameson, Maxim and Theo A one-vehicle accident Morse of Malden; and two sisters, Helen (Richard) involving driver Edward Brokaw of Walnut and Rachel Jesse of California.

G. Jensen, 74, of LaMoilHe was also preceded in death by his parents and le occurred on Route 89 three infant daughters, Julie, Patricia and Theresa. near First Street in Cherry Private graveside services will be held with the at 12:55 p.m. Nov. 14.

Rev. Derek Boggs officiating. Cremation rites will be Deer accidents accorded at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc. A vehicle driven by Crematory in Princeton. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Janelle M. Hansen, 40, of Memorial Park in Princeton.

Walnut struck a deer on Memorials may be directed to the Princeton Food Route 92 near 1800 East Pantry or the Salvation Army.

Street west of Ohio at 5:24 The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is in p.m. Nov. 16. charge of arrangements.

A vehicle driven by Judith M. Brown, 68, of Princeton struck a deer on Route 6 near 2625 East Street west of Hollowayville at 2 p.m. Nov. 17.

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James N. Pate, 42, of Belleville, Ill., was charged with driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license on Route 34 near 1950 North Avenue in Dover at 1:42 p.m.

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What kind of winter is being predicted?

AccuWeather reports it will feel like an extended winter for those living from the Northern Plains to the eastern U.S., as cold and snowy conditions stretch into Spring 2017.

Meanwhile, drier and milder weather will focus on the majority of the southern half of the nation. The Southeast may mark the exception as a chilly January threatens to damage the region’s citrus crop.

Frequent storms to bring above-normal snowfall to northeastern U.S.

Frequent storms across the northeastern U.S. this winter may lead to an above-normal season for snowfall.

“I think the Northeast is going to see more than just a few, maybe several, systems in the course of the season,” AccuWeather long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok said.

Unlike last season, in which most of winter’s snowfall came from a few heavy-hitting storms, this winter will last into the early or middle part of spring and will feature frequent snow events.

According to Pastelok, accumulation may be limited in areas south of New York City, such as Philadelphia, D.C. and Baltimore. These areas will see a handful of change-over systems, where falling snow transitions to rain and sleet.

“But still, Boston, Hartford, along the coastal areas up into Connecticut and southern New England, they can still have a fair amount of snow,” he said.

Overall, it’s predicted that the region will total a below-normal number of subzero days, though the temperature will average 3-5 degrees Fahrenheit lower than last year.

Damaging freeze may threaten citrus crop in southeastern U.S. Winter will slowly creep into the Southeast this season, as very mild air hangs on throughout the month of December.

However, the new year will usher in a pattern change as a sudden burst of cold air penetrates the region.

“I am afraid that we have a shot at seeing a damaging freeze in central Florida in mid- to late January this year,” Pastelok said.

The chill could spell disaster for the area’s citrus farmers.

Cold air will once again retreat following January, and the threat is predicted to shift to severe

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“Places like Atlanta, Chattanooga, even up into Roanoke, they could have some severe weather,” Pastelok said. “But if the storm track is a little farther east, then you’re looking more like Tallahassee to Savannah and, maybe, Charleston.”

Bitter cold to grip the Northern Plains, Midwest

Old man winter won’t hold back in the Northern Plains this season with shots of brutally cold air predicted to slice through the region.

Developing snowpack in early December may contribute to even colder weather. Temperatures will plummet as the season goes on, averaging 6 to 9 degrees lower overall than last winter.

“There are going to be some nights, especially if there’s snowcover in the heart of winter, that could get down to 20 or 30 below, especially in parts of Minnesota like International Falls and Duluth and parts of the Dakotas,” Pastelok said.

Cold air will also remain entrenched across the Midwest after arriving in late November. Coupled with warmer waters over the Great Lakes, an early start to lake-effect season is in store.

“I do feel we’re going to kick this season off pretty quick, especially the western lakes. But I think even the eastern lakes will get involved, and it will extend all the way out to January,” he said.

Winter to get late start across Southern Plains, Gulf Coast Fall-like weather will linger into the winter season across the southern Plains and Gulf Coast, but a change will loom on the horizon.

“A turnaround could come into late December and January as chillier air masses work down from the north,” Pastelok said.

Though the milder weather will retreat, dryness will stick around, becoming a major theme of the season.

“The area of the country that may miss out on big (snow) storms this year may be Dallas and Little

Rock,” he said. However, a few disruptive ice events are not out of the question.

Early storms to blast Northwest, Northern California Winter will waste no time in the northwestern U.S. and Northern California, as the season kicks off with rain and winter storms.

“They’re going to start out pretty wet, especially from Northern California into the Northwest coast,” Pastelok said. “I think that, right off the bat in December, we start to see the snow piling up in the mountains.”

November and December will see the most action, before high pressure builds in and stormy weather eases back in late January and February.

Dry, warm season in store for Southern California, Southwest

While moisture aims for the Northwest, warm and dry conditions will span much of the season for Central and Southern California and the Southwest.

“December is (looking) very warm in the Southwest, and I think we could break some record high temperatures,” Pastelok said.

A few cold shots will hit areas like Phoenix and Flagstaff, Ariz., in January, but the warm weather will quickly rebound.

For Southern California, the pattern will exacerbate ongoing drought conditions.

“We’re in a pattern that doesn’t really show a lot of rain coming toward Southern California, so I don’t expect too much relief,” Pastelok said.

What precipitation does fall in California will aim primarily for the north, though it will fail to have the significance of last January when the region was hammered by heavy rain and snow.

“I do think in the early part of the season we’re looking good anywhere from San Francisco, Sacramento and into the mountains,” he said.

“If we can get some snowpack built up in the north, we can fill up these reservoirs going into spring and summer.”

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Changing world It comes as no surprise to anyone the digital age is upon us. It creates challenges and opportunities.

Every business has been impacted by the digital revolution.

Brick and mortar retail has evolved into more online shopping and less reliance on Sam Fisher a physical footprint.

COMMENTARY The world’s largest company by market is tech giant Apple, with a market capitalization of over $700 billion.

For us in the news business, it’s had a profound impact. For years we waited to give you the news when we printed the paper – now we can deliver that news in an instant.

Readers today expect the timeliness of news. We’ve seen that first hand with our text alert system – bcralerts. Currently we have over 8,000 subscribers to the system and are on track to deliver more than 2.5 million messages. Technology has given newspapers the ability to communicate in real time.

Dec. 7 marks the date of a number of changes geared to give our readers what they want and when they need it.

We will no longer publish three times a week.

Instead we will combine our Tuesday and Thursday editions into one that will be published on Wednesdays. Our Saturday edition will remain the same.

We have repackaged the look and content of the newspaper to be reflective of our readers’ needs. You will see a much larger newspaper than you have previously.

Visitors to our sites have grown steadily over the years with a tremendous amount of growth on our mobile platform; technology has made our phones an absolute necessity today. We have a new mobile app that is available to download from the Apple App Store or Google play dependent upon your device.

We will introduce a new e-edition that is a lot more stable than the one that we previously had used, which you can link to from our site.

Additionally, effective Jan. 1 both our website – bcrnews and our mobile app will require you to be a subscriber to the BCR to gain access. I urge our current subscribers to contact us via email at circulation@bcrnews.com or at 815-875-4461 to get your login info in advance.

Admittedly change is difficult but necessary. I hope you enjoy the new BCR and encourage feedback.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email at sfisher@ bcrnews.com or call me at 815-875-4461, ext. 6310.

Sam Fisher is the publisher of the Bureau County Republican, as well as several other Shaw Media publications.

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On the street

What was the best deal you found during the after-Thanksgiving shopping events?

“I bought an airsoft gun for $19.99 at Dunham Sports.”

Jimi Davis, Walnut

“I got a wireless HP printer for my computer for $40 at Best Buy.” Carol Howes, Walnut

“I shopped online at Shopko and bought a Samsung Tablet for $67.”

“My son-in-law got a great deal on a 40-inch TV at Walmart.”

Tami Huseman, Walnut

Tonya Spencer, Walnut

“My husband bought a table saw, and I bought a Christmas tree at Home Depot.”

Laura Gray, Princeton

From the editor’s desk By now, the Thanksgiving leftovers are a thing of the past, and even if there are still some telltale signs of them in your refrigerator, it’s doubtful anyone really wants to eat one more bite of turkey, stuffing or mashed potatoes. Ha. I hope you had a special holiday, filled with all the people who are close to your heart.

Didn’t get a chance to call that special someone on ThanksTerri giving Day? It’s never Simon too late ... Go ahead and make that call. You’ll be glad you did.

••• So did you do the Black Friday thing? The Small Business Saturday thing? The Cyber Monday thing?

If you did, I hope you were able to spend a good share of your holiday shopping dollars locally. I understand every item you want might not be available in Bureau County, but I bet there’s something similar.

When you shop locally, it’s a winwin for everyone — including you and me.

You know there are a host of great merchants in our county — all doing their best to stay afloat in an economy that speaks of challenges, fierce competition and more. Anything we can do to keep our shopping districts viable will help.

••• Have you ever thought about writing newspaper columns? I’m always looking for just the right person to fit into our column rotation. If you have a passion for writing and feel like this might be a good fit for you, send me some writing samples at tsimon@ bcrnews.com. I look forward to

hearing from you. Not sure if you might fit into our column rotation?

Give me a call at 815-875-4461, ext.

6330.

••• Have you bought your new toy for the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive? Boxes have been placed all around the county, making it easy for you to deposit a new, unwrapped toy for children, ages newborn to 14 years old. This effort helps to ensure children whose families are struggling right now will still have some surprises under the Christmas tree this year.

We have a box here at the Bureau County Republican, if you need to find a place to deposit your toy.

Also, if you don’t want to shop for one more gift, feel free to make a monetary donation at Heartland Bank and Trust. Just tell them it’s for the Christmas for Kids event. All gifts — small and large — will help to bring a smile to some area children’s faces.

••• Have you taken a drive around the county to check out the Christmas decorations your friends and neighbors have put up on their homes and in their yards? Wow! I’m so impressed ... a little jealous too. I applaud those folks who ring in the holiday with their festive decorations, as I know it’s a lot of work. Just so you know, I am someone who notices your efforts.

••• Just a reminder: I do not read unsigned correspondence. The first thing I look for is a signature, and if it’s not there, it immediately gets thrown away. What’s my point? It might sound harsh, but don’t waste your time sending me anything without your signature attached.

The Bureau County Republican staff puts a byline on everything

we write, and I expect the same courtesy. Questions? Give me a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330, or email me at tsimon@bcrnews.com.

••• Looking for a benevolent activity at the holidays? Did you know there are many, many senior citizens in local nursing home facilities who seldom see a visitor or friend stop by to pay a visit? Your smile, your visit, your words could clearly put a smile on the face of an older Bureau County resident.

I’d suggest calling area nursing homes to see what their guidelines are about becoming a friend to a senior. I’m sure the rewards received by you or your organization will be many.

Also, if you play music, sing, dance, tell jokes ... whatever ... I bet our area seniors in nursing homes would love to see you perform.

Children and adults are always welcome. Give the local nursing homes a call and set something up to help bring some well-deserved smiles to area seniors’ faces.

••• A special thank you to all the folks who took advantage of Small Business Saturday and did some shopping in their own hometown/ county. I applaud your efforts.

And remember, if you paid cash or wrote a check, it’s even a bigger bonus for our area merchants.

••• It’s going to be rather hectic and chaotic for many of us, as the end of the year approaches — not to mention the Christmas rush. Try and carve out a few quiet minutes of every day just for yourself.

You deserve a bit of a respite. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.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.

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Life&Arts

Scare away hunger — Ladd students collected donations of pantry items and money as part of the “Scare Away Hunger” program. See Page 8.

Holiday music — The Princeton Public Library will have several holiday music events in December. See Community Notes for information.

Community Notes Children’s grief support

Silver spoons for DAR babies PRINCETON — At their regular meeting on Nov. 5 at the Prouty Building, members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed their tradition of presenting engraved silver spoons to babies born to chapter members.

Regent Diana Williamson presented a spoon engraved with DAR and her initials to the daughter of Brittany Day-Gualandi and granddaughter of Elizabeth Hauger and a matching spoon to the daughter of Dr. Summer Wirth, granddaughter of Sharon Dyer and great-granddaughter of Patricia Polson – all members of the Princeton-Illinois chapter.

Chairman Lois Peterson shared a National Park minute challenging members to name the largest park in the system – Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska. This year notes the centennial of the National Park Service founded in 1916.

The chapter received a thank you for its nearly 100 items donated to the Henry Food Pantry as the chapter’s Day of Service project honoring DAR’s existence for 126 years.

The chapter also received a letter of thanks for its participation in the bingo party at the LaSalle Veterans Home and donations of items on Oct. 8.

Two names were presented as prospectives for membership, and the Oath of Membership was administered by Registrar Evalynn Blanco to new member Adel Thompson, who also received a membership packet to welcome her into the chapter.

All nine area high schools that participate in the Good Citizens contest sponsored by the Princeton chapter have selected their Good Citizen, and chapter judging on their essays

SPRING VALLEY — A children’s grief support group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The group is designed to help through life’s difficult changes of death, divorce and loss. For more information, call 815-664-1402.

Retirees breakfast PRINCETON — A breakfast for Perry Memorial Hospital retirees will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Princeton truck stop.

Breakfast in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Patrick’s Church Hall in Sheffield. Ticket are $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6 to 12 and free ages 5 and under.

has begun.

Sponsored by the chapter flag chairman, Juanita Tarrence, members voted a donation to the Flags of Freedom project. During the term of Illinois State Regent Mary Ann Middleton (2005-2007), a certificate of recognition was presented by Mrs. Middleton regarding the Flags of Freedom project.

With November stated as National Native American month, the chapter had a presentation by chairman Carol Arteberry on children’s books printed in the Sauk language.

The program was presented by District II Director Sharon Bittner,

who spoke on “Watch Your Membership Garden Blossom.”

The Princeton chapter again participated in the Veterans Day ceremonies at Veterans Park on Nov. 11 by placing a wreath and sharing brief commentary. Following the park activities, the chapter sponsored refreshments, aided by the Women’s Auxiliary, at the American Legion Hall.

The Friday, Dec. 2, meeting will be a Christmas potluck at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse at noon.

Members are asked to bring a dish to share and an ornament with special meaning to talk about.

HCE cookie walk returns to the Prouty Building PRINCETON — Bureau County HCE (Home and Community Education) will hold its annual cookie sale at the Prouty Building which is located at 435 S. Main St., Princeton, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and from 9 a.m. noon, or until the cookies sell out, on Saturday,

Dec. 3.

Bureau County HCE is an organization that works to enhance the lives of individuals and families through quality educational programs and experiences encouraging responsible leadership and service to the community. It is

affiliated with University of Illinois Extension and shares “Lessons for Living” from Extension educators. There programs are open to the public and new members are always welcome. HCE is an annual supporter of Bureau County 4-H programming.

PES holiday concerts announced PRINCETON — Karen Robinson, music teacher at both Jefferson and Lincoln schools in Princeton, has announced holiday season performances of students in grades 1-4.

Pie, coffee club to meet

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Following tradition, engraved silver spoons were presented to the babies of members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR at the Nov. 5 meeting. Presenting the spoons is Regent Diana Williamson (right). Babies are the daughters of Brittany Day-Gualandi and granddaughter of Elizabeth Hauger (left) and of Dr. Summer Wirth, granddaughter of Sharon Dyer and great-granddaughter of Patricia Polson (center).

On Monday, Dec. 5, first-grade students will perform at 6 p.m. in the Princeton High School auditorium, followed by the second-grade students at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the thirdgrade students will perform at 6 p.m. in the PHS auditorium followed by the fourth-grade students at 7 p.m.

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CHERRY — The Cherry Pie and Coffee Club will have a “Cowboy Christmas” in Cherry at noon Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Cherry Church Hall. Lunch will be served. Pies will be donated by Sandy Dunseth and Virginia McNally.

Wyanet Golden Eagles to meet WYANET — The Wyanet Golden Eagles will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Red’s Bar and Grill in Sheffield. All seniors age 50 and over are welcome to attend. Lunch is on your own. For additional information, call Louise at 815-699-7768.

Breakfast with Santa PERU — St. Bede Academy will again hold a Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Academy. The cost this year is $12 per person, which will include breakfast, meeting with Santa, make and take crafts, movies, readers and a ride on the Starved Rock Christmas Trolley. For an additional $6, pictures with Santa will be available. This event is being sponsored by the St. Bede Bedan Club members. Tickets can be purchased from any Bedan Club member or from Jeannie in the development office at St. Bede Academy by calling 815-223-3140.

Holiday music events PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library will have several holiday music events in December, starting with live piano concerts featuring many Christmas tunes.

This is the third year they have had guest pianists entertain patrons on Friday afternoons in December. They will be playing from 4 to 6 p.m. in the main area of the

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Mooseheart kids enjoy pumpkin chucking Princeton Moose Lodge 1339 welcomed 12 kids who reside in their child city, Mooseheart, to the lodge on Oct. 15. The more than 200 kids that reside at Mooseheart look to the thousands of Moose Fraternity members for their support. Members look at themselves as foster parents to these kids. While at the lodge, the kids had a day of fun, good food, hayrack ride, mixing and conversation with fraternal members, and pumpkin chunking that was probably the most enjoyable.

Ladd students collect items for pantry Ladd Grade School fifth-graders Mya McLaughlin and Faith Pikula collected donations of pantry items and money as part of the Ladd School Community Club’s “Scare Away Hunger” program. The girls collected the items during trick or treat instead of accepting candy. Pictured with the girls are Jane Piccatto (left) and Maria Giordano, Project Success board members.

Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 4 PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its Tour of Homes from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. All tours begin and end at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton.

Tour guests will be transported by Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit (BPART) to six decorated Princeton homes show-

casing the unique, personal décor of the homeowner and their family.

Before and/or after the tour, participants are welcome to enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies in Shoemake Hall at the Metro Center and browse the vendor fair featuring local artisans and their one-of-a-kind handmade items. Some

vendors will also be selling their products from nationally known companies.

Tickets are on sale at the following Princeton locations: Central Bank, Centrue Bank, Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Heartland Bank and Trust (downtown office).

Tickets are $25 per person.

Nursing admission information sessions announced OGLESBY — A nursing admission information session will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in room CTC 125 at Illinois Valley Community College.

Sponsored by the coun-

seling center and admissions and records, the session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) programs.

Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek by calling 815-224-0439 or by email to kathy_sramek@ivcc. edu.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 • 9 St. Bede fall sports — A Bruin trio is named Academic All-State. SBA releases fall sports award winners. See page 11.

Wally Keller Invite: Bureau Valley 76, Putnam County 58

Petros powers Storm past PC

By Dan Dwyer

By Kevin Hieronymus

BCR Sports Staff

khieronymus@bcrnews.com

KEWANEE — A Storm front came through; the lightning struck, the thunder rolled and throughout the first half of play the Bureau Valley Storm tattered the Putnam County Panthers on their way to a 76-58 victory Saturday at the Wally Keller Invitational at Wethersfield High School.

The Storm slammed right into the Panthers and BV flooded the scoreboard with 27 first-quarter points that they parlayed into a 47-14 romping at the half.

Junior post Andrew Petros led the Storm charge with eight points in each of the first two quarters. Petros played much bigger than his 6-2 frame and after a heart-to-heart talk Friday with Marquis, the expectations were raised for the soft-spoken junior and he arose to the occasion Saturday night.

“I’m telling you Petros is a beast right now,” BV coach Jason Marquis yelled emphatically at his team.

“We saw what Petros can do this summer. Our level of expectation wasn’t high enough for him and we had a heart-to-heart on Friday and look at how he responded.”

The win netted the Storm a 3-2 tournament finish, where they placed second behind Annawan (4-1). PC (3-2) finished third.

The Storm surge led by Petros hit a brick wall in the third quarter with Putnam County scorching BV for 32 points. But the roar from the Panthers was too little, too late in the grand scheme of things as they only mustered 10 fourth-quarter points after the third-quarter explosion.

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Bureau Valley’s Andrew Petros maneuvers against Putnam County in Saturday’s action in the Wally Keller Invitational at Wethersfield. The Storm won 76-58 to finish 3-2 and take second place.

Basketball roundup

Bruins, Tigers wrap up tournament play

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The St. Bede Bruins and Princeton Tigers finished in the upper tier of their respective tournaments over the Thanksgiving week.

At Oregon: St. Bede defeated Christian Life 77-58 Saturday to finish 3-1 in the Oregon TipOff Classic. The Bruins claimed second place by a point-differential tiebreaker over Kewanee. Sterling Newman (4-0) took first.

Josh Sapp had the hot hand for the Bruins early Friday, scoring 10 first-quarter points to lead the Bruins to a 26-8 lead.

Jon Dose added five points with a 2 pointer and a 3 pointer.

Dose was just warming up. He scored seven points in the second quarter and seven more in the third.

He finished with 22 points matched by teammate Jackson Funfsinn. Sapp tallied 16 points.

On Friday, the Bruins

Warren takes over Tiger baseball

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First-year St. Bede coach Brian Hanson maps out the Bruins next play in the Oregon Tournament. The Bruins defeated Rockford Christian 77-58 Saturday to finish 3-1 and take second place. took down the host Hawks 49-33 after a see-saw first half. St. Bede jumped out to a 9-1 first quarter lead and never looked back.

Jackson Funfsinn, an all-tournament selection, led the Bruins with 19 points and Alec Kunkel added 15.

At Orion: Princeton closed off tournament play at 2-2 Saturday with a 62-60 win over Mercer County Saturday. They lost to Monmouth-Roseville 67-42 Friday.

PHS coach Michael Fredericks said the Tigers had an up and down week.

“I thought we played well at times. Other times it seemed like we hadn’t played basketball before.

Thanksgiving basketball typically isn’t pretty,” he said. “We have a bunch of things to improve upon at practice. After our game on Tuesday against Mendota, we have a week off until our next game. Over that week long stretch, we will polish our offense and continue to get better defensively.”

The Tigers jumped out to an 18-6 first-quarter lead over Mercer County.

The Golden Eagles rallied to tie the game at 46 after three quarters with the Tigers holding on for the 2-point win as 3-point try

by Mercer County’s Ben Nichols just missed.

Jake Farraher led the Tigers with 18 points, Colton Youngren and Colby Robbins added 11 each and Garrett Allen added nine.

Princeton and Mon-

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The Princeton Tiger baseball program has a new Wick to light its flame.

Wick Warren, who has served as pitching coach and assistant varsity coach for the Tigers for two seaWick sons, has Warren been named as the Tigers new head coach. He succeeds Tim Taylor, who resigned after last season.

Warren and his wife, Laura Kann, moved to her hometown of Princeton in 2014 after they retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. He brought a southern accent and a strong baseball background with him both as a player and coach.

He was a three-year letterman for Auburn University, a pitcher for the Tigers from 1968-70. He got his coaching career started for Brookwood High School in Snellevile, Ga., where his two sons played from 199295 and again in 2000.

He became a volunteer coach for PHS in 2015 and

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Seneca Thanksgiving Tournament: Mendota 61, Hall 48

Trojans sink Devils

By Bill Schwabenland sports@bcrnews.com

SENECA – The Mendota Trojans shook off a slow start and outlasted the Hall Red Devils, 61-48 Friday night, to complete pool play for both teams in the 2016 Seneca Turkey Tournament.

Mendota shot just 1-11 from the field in the first period, as Hall raced out to an 11-3 lead after the game’s first eight minutes.

“The last two nights, we made a huge jump from Monday night. Tonight, I think we improved more,” said Hall coach Mike Fillippini. “The problem is, we played Newark and Mendota, two really good teams.

Newark is the No. 1 ranked team in 1A, and Mendota is a really good 3A team that plays really good competition.

“It sucks that we’re 0-3, but, you know what? As far as the coaching staff is concerned, we’ve made a lot of improvements since Monday night. At the end of the year, nobody’s going to remember that (we) started out 0-3. It’s early in the year. You’ve just got to keep playing.”

The Red Devils twice pushed in front by as many as 10 points, 13-3 and 15-5, early in the second frame, before the Trojans finally responded offensively.

Trailing 15-5, the Trojans got a three-pointer by Cruz Figueroa, then three straight hoops by Cam Phalen, including a trey to knot the score at 15-all at the 4:42 mark of the second period.

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First deer season harvest down SPRINGFIELD — Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,452 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season on Nov. 18-20. Hunters took 57,870 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2015.

Bureau County hunters shot 704 deer, down slightly from last year’s total of 715. Other local counties also harvested fewer deer, including Henry 404 (479), Lee 359 (419), Putnam 213 (252), Whiteside 390 (477) and Stark 136 (146). Only LaSalle (537/534) saw a slight increase.

Illinois’ seven-day Firearm Deer Season concludes this weekend, Dec. 1-4.

Bureau Valley’s Corbin Endress eyes the bucket against Putnam County Saturday at the Wally Keller Invitational at Wethersfield.

The Storm won 76-58.

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BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

Storm From Page 9 “It was a carryover from the Friday night when we got outscored 19-2 in the fourth quarter,” PC coach Josh Nauman said.

“We came out and couldn’t match their energy. They came out with the mindset that they were going to win and we couldn’t match it.”

The carryover from Friday was costly as the Panthers scored only 14 first-half points against the Storm.

BV had its entire repertoire working for them on the evening as the Storm drew 19 fouls and punished the Panthers at the

Red Devils From Page 9 A last-second hoop by Joe LaShonse helped Mendota to a narrow 20-16 lead at the break.

Mendota got eight points apiece from LaShonse and Bokus to double up on Hall, 22-11, in the third quarter, boasting a lead of as many as 18 points, 42-24. Hall made good on only 4-17 shots from the field in the third quarter.

Trailing 44-31, the Red Devils sent the Trojans to the free throw line for 22 attempts in the fourth

charity stripe going 22 of 27.

Petros wasn’t the only Storm member to have a hot hand on the evening as Nate Paup-Caudill also went off for 16 points and sophomore Tyler Gustafson came up with 11 for the Storm.

“We made some lineup changes and sometimes people want to tiptoe around things but our boys can handle adversity,” Marquis said. “We have a lot of work to do and a long ways to go but the kids have good perspective on things and that paid off to the tune of 14 first-half assists.”

PC junior Caleb Dzierzynski was held scoreless in the first half but led the second half attack with a team-high 14 points.

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quarter. Mendota missed eight of its first 12, then connected on nine of its last 10 to hold off Hall down the stretch.

Hall senior Kyle Follmer connected on five treys to lead the Red Devils with 15 points, followed offensively by Alex Castelan (9) and Max Marquez (7).

Follmer hit three of his five three-pointers in the fourth quarter to help keep the Red Devils in the game.

“Kyle’s our 3-point shooter. He had a great night tonight,” Fillippini said. “The thing that killed us was we were 4-13 from the free throw line.”

Shooting 33 percent from the field didn’t help either, Fillippini said.

“Nobody is trying to miss shots or anything like that,” he said. “We had good looks. We had our shooters shooting, and we had some good transition. We just couldn’t get the ball to drop. We lost the game, but there were a lot of positives for us to take out of this to build on for the future.”

• Hall finished tournament play with a 62-55 loss to Somonauk Saturday to finish out 0-4. Follmer had 14 points and Castelan 12.

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finals before falling to Illiana Christian 58-20 in the semifinals.

mouth-Roseville played to a 16-16 tie after one quarter. The Titans ripped off a 17-0 run to put the game away and outscored the Tigers 20-8 over the fourth quarter.

Robbins, who was named to the all-tournament team, led the Tigers in defeat with 11 points.

At Ashton: LaMoille/Ohio fell to Amboy 73-44 in Saturday’s tournament finale in the AFC Thanksgiving Tournament. Brady Debruhl led the Lions (1-3) with 16 points.

At Seneca: The Hall sophomores defeated Newark 48-40 to capture the third-place prize in the Seneca Thanksgiving sophomore tournament.

Hall beat Reed-Custer 58-56 in the quarter-

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Princeton 56, Mendota 41: The Tigresses took a 16-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back to defeat Mendota Saturday at Prouty Gym. PHS (4-1) got big games from its bigs with Courtney Oeder (19 points, 16 rebounds) and Sara Grieff (15/11) combining for 34 points and 27 rebounds.

At Normal: DePue finished out the Calvary Christian Tournament Saturday, falling to Decatur Christian 64-39. Alaina Marquez scored 14 points for the Lady Giants.

In earlier games, DePue fell to Calvary Christian 39-18 and Donovan 38-22 with Marquez netting 10 and 13 points.

Warren From Page 9 established the PHS Baseball Camp which he has run for two summers. He also started up the PHS summer team this summer.

PHS athletic director Jeff Ohlson said Warren will do a great job of moving our program forward.

“Coach Warren bring a wealth of baseball knowledge and experience to the baseball program.

He brings excitement for PHS Baseball, passion for the game, dedication to making kids get better, and great communication skills,” Ohlson said.

Warren takes a philosophical approach to the game and coaching.

“Baseball is a difficult game to play. Hitting a round ball thrown at various speeds with a round bat, fielding a moving ball, throwing a ball where you want it to go, and making split-second decisions are challenging,” he said. “Baseball is played by individuals who are part of a team. Most coaches agree, having success in baseball starts with team building.”

Warren said he desires to raise the PHS program to new heights by teaching fundamentals, developing leadership skills, hosting postseason tournaments, promoting student-athletes who want to play in college and building the local student and community fan base by offering a competitive team and exciting game day atmosphere.

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St. Bede trio named Academic All-State PERU — St. Bede seniors Brady Booker, Sean Kinsella, and Michael Manning have all received Class 2A Academic All-State Recognition by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association.

Additionally, St. Bede recently released its award winners for the 2016 fall sports season.

Braidy Shipp was named Most Valuable for football, and Brett Knoblauch and Nick Szczepaniak were named Most Improved. The top offensive lineman award was shared by Michael Manning

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament STANDINGS: Newman 4-0, St. Bede 3-1, Kewanee 3-1, Rockford Christian 2-2, Dixon 2-2, Milledgeville 2-2, Oregon 1-3, Christian Life 1-3, West Carroll 1-3, Morrison 1-3.

FRIDAY: West Carroll 38, Morrison 24 Kewanee 50, Dixon 49 Newman 86, Christian Life 60 Milledgeville 65, Rockford Christian 63 St. Bede 49, Oregon 33 SATURDAY: Dixon 54, Morrison 42 Kewanee 60, West Carroll 42 St. Bede 77, Christian Life 58 Newman 71, Rockford Christian 59 Milledgeville 50, Oregon 36 ALL-TOURNANENT TEAM: Juan Contreras (K); Treye Tucker (RCL); Matt Glogowski (RC); Beau Bailey (D); Kyle Ottens (Mil); Malik Marshall (RC); Eli Leffelman (N); Jackson Funfsinn (St. Bede); Ben Brackemyer (Mo); Josh Dowling (RC).

Boxscores St. Bede 9 12 13 15 - 49 Oregon 1 10 17 5 - 33 ST. BEDE: Kinsella 0 0-0 0 Sapp 2 (1) 0-0 5, Sons 0 0-0 0, Marenda 0 0-0 0, Kunkel 6 (2) 1-2 15, Dose 2 4-8 8, Manning 1 0-0 2, Funfsinn 4 (1) 10-11 19. Totals: 15 (4) 15-21 49. Fouls: 13.

and Joe Acosta, the top defensive lineman went to Justin Darnell, top offensive back to Adam Poundstone and top defensive back to Brady Booker.

Other football awards went to Poundstone (Newcomer Award), Booker (Mr. Hardnose), Manning (Spirit) and Joe Marenda (Red Shirt).

Chase Ludford and Hallie McGuire were named Most Valuable for volleyball. Other awards went to Ludford (Most Assists), McGuire (Most Kills and Blocks), Kourtney Knecht (Most Aces), Alexa Damerell

St. Bede 26 20 18 13 - 77 Rockford Christian 8 11 17 20 - 58 ST. BEDE (3-1): Kinsella 0 0-0 0 Sapp 6 (2) 2-2 16, Sons 1 0-0 2, Marenda 0 0-0 0, Kunkel 2 (1) 2-2 7, Dose 7 (1) 7-10 22, Xiao 0 0-0 0, Manning 1 4-7 6, Wamhoff 1 0-0 2, Funfsinn 6 (2) 8-11 22. Totals: 24 (6) 23-32 77. Fouls: 15.

Wally Keller Invite at Wethersfield STANDINGS: 1. Annawan 5-0, 2.

Bureau Valley 3-2, 3. Putnam County 3-2, 4. Elmwood 2-3, 5. Wethersfield 2-3, 6. Midland 0-5.

FRIDAY: Bureau Valley 66, Midland 30 Annawan 54, Putnam County 51 Elmwood 43, Wethersfield 40 SATURDAY: Elmwood 66, Midland 26 Bureau Valley 76, Putnam County 58 Annawan 65, Wethersfield 26 Bureau Valley 27 20 16 13 - 76 Putnam County 6 8 32 20 - 56 Boxscores BV: McAlvey 0 0-0 0 Barnett 1 4-4 6, N. Paup-Caudill 6 4-7 16, Marquez 1 (1) 0-0 3, Brown 0 0-0 0, Endress 3 (1) 1-1 8, Edlefson 3 2-2 8, Rouse 0 0-0 0, Gray 1 0-0 2, Petros 5 (2) 10-10 22, Schoff 0 0-0 0, NM. Paup-Caudill 0 0-0 0, Gustafson 4 (2) 1-1 11. Totals: 24 (6) 22-25 76.

Fouls: 17.

Midland 0 15 13 2 - 30 Bureau Valley 15 25 18 8 - 66 BV: McAlvey 0 0-0 0 Barnett 0 0-0 0, N. Paup-Caudill 2 5-6 9, Marquez 3 (1) 0-0 7, Brown 1 1-2 3, Endress 3 4-4 10,

Edlefson 1 3-4 5, Rouse 0 0-0 0, Gray 2 0-2 4, Petros 2 2-2 6, Schoff 2 0-2 4, Gustafson 6 (3) 0-0 15. Totals: 23 (5) 15-22 66. Fouls: 16.

Wally Keller sophomore tournament POOL A: Annawan 2-0, Elmwood 1-1, Putnam County 0-2.

POOL B: Wethersfield 1-1, Bureau Valley 1-1, Midland 1-1.

FRIDAY: Annawan 35, Putnam County 47 Elmwood 55, Putnam County 49 Annawan 33, Elmwood 53 Wethersfield 56, Midland 31 Midland 38, Bureau Valley 58 Bureau Valley 37 Wethersfield 44 SATURDAY: Annawan 71, Midland 40 (5th) Putnam County 43, Bureau Valley 40 (3rd). BV: Shipp 10, Tate 9, Hardy 8, Johnson 6, Walsh 5, Gosch 4.

Elmwood 40, Wethersfield 36 (title) AFC Thanksgiving Tournament STANDINGS: 1. AFC 3-0, 2. Polo 2-1, 3. Amboy 2-1, 4. LaMoille-Ohio 1-2, 5.

Hiawatha 0-3.

FRIDAY: Polo 90, Amboy 66 AFC 84, Hiawatha 50 SATURDAY: Amboy 73, LaMoille/Ohio 44 AFC 70, Polo 69 Boxscores L-O 14 12 8 10 - 44 Amboy 19 21 19 14 - 73 AMBOY: Hochstatter 12 (3) 5-5 32, Gillan 0 0-2 0, Hart 3 (1) 5-7 12, Hulin

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(Most Digs) and Emily Schneider (Most Improved).

In girls cross country, Annie Needs was named Most Valuable and Emily Edwall received Most Improved. Needs was also recognized as a sectional qualifier.

In boys cross country, Carter Funfsinn was named Most Valuable and Anthony Hernandez Most Improved. Ryan Edwall, Funfsinn, Hernandez, Brent Koogler, Curt Lang, Joe Peacock and Jacob Lowery were all honored as sectional qualifiers.

In boys golf, John Potthoff received the 2 0-0 4, Powers 1 0-0 2, Lucas 6 (6) 0-0 18, McLaughlin 1 1-2 3, Saccomando 0 1-2 1, Gutierrez 0 1-2 1. Totals: 25 (10) 13-20 73.

LaMOILLE-OHIO (1-3): Stamberger 1 (1) 1-2 4, Debruhl 6 (2) 2-3 16, Stuepfert 1 1-1 3, Fultz 0 1-2 1, Schultz 2 5-6 9, Lovgren 0 0-0 0, Walker 1 (1) 0-2 3, Becker 3 0-0 6, Billhorn 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15 (4) 10-16 44.

Orion Tip-Off Classic STANDINGS: Monmouth-Roseville 4-0, Alleman 3-1, Princeton 2-2, Prophetstown 2-2, Orion 1-3, Erie 1-3, Mercer County 1-3.

FRIDAY: Mon-Rose 67, Princeton 42 Mercer County 67, Erie 38 Prophetstown 58, Orion 53 SATURDAY: Princeton 62, Mercer County 60 Alleman 55, Erie 39 Mon-Rose 57, Orion 49 Boxscores Princeton 16 6 12 8 - 42 Monmouth-Roseville 16 17 14 20 - 67 PHS: Nave 0 0-0 0, Reinhardt 2 (2) 0-0 6, Loftus 0 0-0 0, Parry 1 0-0 2, Robbins 3 (1) 4-4 11, Farraher 3 (1) 2-3 9, Allen 3 1-1 7, Youngren 3 1-2 7. Totals: 15-35 (4-15) 8-13 42.

Mercer County 6 23 17 14 - 62 Princeton 18 16 12 16 - 60 PHS: Nave 1 0-0 2, Reinhardt 2 (1) 0-0 5, Loftus 0 0-0 0, Parry 1 (1) 3-4 5, Robbins 3 (2) 3-4 11, Farraher 7 4-4 18, Janssen 0 0-0 0, Allen 3 (1) 2-2 9,

Lowest Average award, Adam Lenkaitis was named Most Valuable and Peyton Pyszka Most Improved. Potthoff and Pyszka were recognized as sectional qualifiers.

Aiko Mendoza was named Most Valuable in girls golf and received the award for the Lowest Average, and Courtney Cook was named Most Improved. Mendoza and Gianna Elias were recognized as sectional qualifiers.

Lauren Silfies was Most Valuable in girls tennis and Pamela Needs was named Most Improved.

Youngren 4 3-4 11. Totals: 21-41 (5-19) 3-4 62. Fouls: 17 (Farraher 5). Rebounds: 27 (Youngren 8).

Seneca Thanksgiving Tournament POOL A: Newark 3-0, Mendota 2-1, Reed-Custer 1-2, Hall 0-3.

POOL B: Illiana Christian 3-0, St. Anne 2-1, Seneca 1-2, Somonauk 0-3.

FRIDAY: St. Anne 72, Somonauk 51 Mendota 61, Hall 48 Newark def. Reed-Custer Illiana Christian def Seneca SATURDAY: Somonauk 62, Hall 55 (7th place) Reed-Custer 66, Seneca 59 (5th place) St. Anne 73, Mendota 63 (3rd place) Newark 55, Illiana Christian 45 (title) Boxscores Hall 11 5 11 21 - 48 Mendota 3 17 22 19 - 61 HALL (0-3): Castelan 4-16 1-2 9, Follmer 5-15 (5-15) 0-0 15, Vanaman 1-5 (0-3) 0-2 2, DeAngelo 2-6 (0-2) 1-4 5, Trevier 3-5 0-2 6, Rybarczyk 0-4 (0-4) 0-0 0, Wozniak 1-3 2-2 4, Marquez 3-4 (1-2) 0-1 7, Burcham 0-1 0-0 0, Riordan 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 19-59 (6-26) 4-13 48. Fouls: 23 (Marquez 5). Rebounds: 42 (Trevier 10, Castelan 8, Wozniak 8, Vanaman 7). Turnovers: 17.

MENDOTA (2-1): Phalen 5-15 (1-4) 1-2 12, LaShonse 5-12 (2-9) 2-4 14, Figueroa 4-10 (1-5) 9-14 18, Kennedy 0-2 1-2 1, Stamberger 0-0 0-0 0, Becker 0-1 0-0

0, Prusator 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, O’Sadnick 0-0 0-0 0, Pizano-Olson 1-2 1-2 3, Bokus 4-10 (0-1) 5-7 13, Lindenmeyer 0-0 0-2 0. Totals: 19-53 (4-20) 19-33 61. Fouls: 14. Rebounds: 34 (Kennedy 7, Phalen 6, Bokus 6). Turnovers: 11.

Hall 15 9 5 26 - 55 Somonauk 11 12 22 17 - 62 HALL (0-4): Castelan 6 0-0 12, DeAngelo 2 (1) 2-2, Trevier 3 0-0 6, Rybarczyk 2 0-0 4, Wozniak 2 (1) 1-2 6, Marquez 0 1-2 1, Vanaman 1 (1) 2-2 5, Burcham 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19-59 (6-26) 4-13 48. Fouls: 23 (Marquez 5).

Rebounds: 42 (Trevier 10, Castelan 8, Wozniak 8, Vanaman 7). Turnovers: 17.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS At Princeton Mendota 7 9 11 14 - 41 Princeton 16 12 15 13 - 56 PHS (4-1): Mall 2-13 1-1 5, VanDenBussche 4-9 0-2 8, Rawlings 0-0 0-0 0, Murray 1-4 )-1) 3-4 5, Hochstatter 0-2 0-1 0, Jansen 0-0 0-0 0. Grieff 7-18 1-2 15, Oeder 9-15 1-3 19, Jensen 2-6 0-0 4. Totals: 25-67 (0-1) 6-13 56. Fouls: 14. Rebounds: 46 (Oeder 15, Grieff 11).

Calvary Christian Tournament SATURDAY: Decatur Christian 64, DePue 39. DePue: Alaina Marquez 14.

FRIDAY: Calvary Christian 39, Depue 18: DePue: Marquez 10 Donovan 38, Depue 22. DePue: Marquez 13 points

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District have filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, their report showing the amount of money received by said District since their preceding report, and the manner in which the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same.

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the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same.

Any owner of land within the District may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by no later than December 12, 2016, in which event a hearing on said report will be held with the Court hearing evidence on any and all objections that may be urged against said report and evidence in support thereof.

Dated: November 21, 2016 MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF MANLIUS ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT NO. 6 ) NO. 73-MC-13 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF FILING ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of said Manlius Drainage District No. 6 have filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, their report showing the amount of money received by said District since their preceding report, and the manner in which the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with

the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same.

Any owner of land within the District may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by no later than December 12, 2016, in which event a hearing on said report will be held with the Court hearing evidence on any and all objections that may be urged against said report and evidence in support thereof.

Dated: November 21, 2016.

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER ) OF GREENVILLE ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT NO. 1 ) NO. 73-MC-8 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF FILING ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of said Greenville Drainage District No. 1 have filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, their report showing the amount of money received by said District since their preceding report, and the manner in which the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same.

Any owner of land within the District may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by no later than December 12, 2016, in which event a hearing on said report will be held with the Court hearing evidence on any and all objections that may be urged against said report and evidence in support thereof.

Dated: November 21, 2016 MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29, 2016.

may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by no later than December 12, 2016, in which event a hearing on said report will be held with the Court hearing evidence on any and all objections that may be urged against said report and evidence in support thereof.

Dated: November 21, 2016 MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29, 2016.

Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Randle A. Nelson aka Randle Albert Nelson aka ) Randle Nelson; Lisa A. Nelson aka Lisa Ann ) Nelson aka Lisa Nelson; BMO Harris ) Bank National Association fka M&I Bank FSB ) fka GB Home Equity LLC; Midland States Bank; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 11 CH 125 Property Address: 3486 East Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, Illinois 61329 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on July 7, 2016, I, Sheriff, James Reed of Bureau County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 5, 2017 , commencing at 11:00 a.m., at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 12 IN SPRING CREEK ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LADD, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN ON THE AMENDED PLAT OF SAID SPRING CREEK ADDITION RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1987, AS DOCUMENT #87-4099 IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE COAL, FIRECLAY AND MINERALS HERETOFORE SERVED AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SURFACE THEREOF, ALL LYING AND

BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3486 East Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, Illinois 61329 P.I.N.: 18-14-201-025 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $239937.47 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Bureau County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC

1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 7, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) MINERAL MARSH ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT OF ) BUREAU AND ) HENRY COUNTIES ) No. 73-MC-14 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF FILING ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of said Mineral Marsh Special Drainage District of Bureau and Henry Counties have filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, their report showing the amount of money received by said District since their preceding report, and the manner in which the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same. Any owner of land within the District

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) UNION SPECIAL ) DRAINAGE ) DISTRICT ) No. 73-MC-16 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF FILING ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioners of said Union Special Drainage District have filed in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, their report showing the amount of money received by said District since their preceding report, and the manner in which the funds have been expended during that period; that said report also contains an itemized statement of Notes, Bonds and Orders, if any, outstanding and unpaid at the close of the report, and the balance on hand with the Treasurer of said District, and their proposal to accept same.

Any owner of land within the District may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by no later than December 12, 2016, in which event a hearing on said report will be held with the Court hearing evidence on any and all objections that may be urged against said report and evidence in support thereof.

Dated: November 21, 2016 MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29, 2016.

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, tundersigned will dispose or sell the entire personal property contents of Mary and Terry Cork, and Debra Tibbitts on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Anything Storage LLC, 701 West Backbone Rd. Princeton, IL 61356.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, 2016.

F13100198FT CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY- PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. )

F13100198FT CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY- PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Randle A. Nelson aka Randle Albert Nelson ) aka Randle Nelson; Lisa A. Nelson aka Lisa ) Ann Nelson aka Lisa Nelson; BMO Harris Bank ) National Association fka M&I Bank FSB fka GB ) Home Equity LLC; Midland States Bank; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 11 CH 125 Property Address: 3486 East Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, Illinois 61329 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 7, 2016, I, Sheriff, James Reed of Bureau County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 5, 2017 , commencing at 11:00 a.m., at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 3486 East Spring Creek Drive, Ladd, Illinois 61329 P.I.N.: 18-14-201-025 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $239937.47 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Bureau County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 7, 2016.

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

The Following Real Estate& Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 820 W. PutnamSt. in Princeton, IL on:

SUN., DECEMBER 4, 2016 TIME: 1:00P.M.

View Listing& Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REALESTATE 3 Bedroom Brick Ranch Home w/ Attached 2 Car Garage& Sm. Outdoor Shed; Home Has Lg. Breezeway, Bath & Half, Kitchen(Appliances Included in Real Estate-Whirlpool Refrigerator, Maytag Stove, GEDishwasher, GE Washer & Maytag Dryer) Living & Dining Room; Home hasCentral Air, Hot Water in Floor Heat-2 Zones-Gas hot water heater LOT SIZE 80 X 130 LEGALDESCRIPTION PRINCETON-FAIRVIEWSD SL 13-14 L 7 DOC 14-2291 TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and theBalance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished.Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing.

AllAnnouncements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous PrintedMatter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. ThisSale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved forClosing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in ViewingReal Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Home is beingSold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

GMC TRUCK & FORD EDGE: 2008 GMC Canyon Onyx Black SLE 4X4 Extended Cab PickUp 5 Cyl 3.7 w/ 78,000 Miles & New Tires; 2010 4-door Ford Edge w/ 169,000 miles CRAFTSMAN MOWER, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES: Craftsman Mower w/ Bagger; Round Dining Room table w/2 Chairs; Wood Coffee Table; Leather rocker w/ Ottoman; Sm. LG Flat Screen TV;Wood rocker; Dbl bed w/ Mattress; Dbl Bed Frame; Lg. 8 Drawer Chest; Filecabinet; Lamps; TV trays; Sm. Pine Broyhill Two Drawer Stand; 2 Lg.-WhiteWardrobes; Sm. Kitchen Appliances; Pots & Pans; Men’s Golf Clubs; Misc.Hand & Garden Tools; 3 Bicycles Including Newer Schwinn; Lg. 3 SectionGalvanized Locker SELLER:

BEVERLY HALL,

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

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

The Following Real Estate & Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE AUCTION of 119 Breen Ave in Bradford, IL on:

SAT., DECEMBER 3, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REALESTATE 3 Bedroom Home w/ Enclosed Porch, Car Port 16 X 24 & Various Other Out Buildings; Home has Extra Lot Included with Real Estate.

Home Includes Full Bath, Kitchen (Appliances Included w/ Real Estate: Maytag Gas Stove, Whirlpool Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer) Laundry Room, Living Room, Bedroom on Main Floor & 2 Bedrooms Upstairs; Home has Central Air & Gas Forced Air Furnace & New Hot Water Heater LOT SIZE 132 x 82.5 LEGAL DESCRIPTION WINNARDS ADDITION LOT 1 BLOCK 2 VILLAGE OF BRADFORD & PILGRIMS NW 1/4 SECTION 25 LOT 4 BLOCK 2 VILLAGE OF BRADFORD (Extra Lot)

TERMS FORREAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished.Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Building being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Chestof Drawers; Wood Rocker; Dressers; Sm. Tables; Metal Kitchen Cabinet; Table& Chairs; Desk, Dbl. Bed; Bentwood Chairs; Porch Swing; Kerosene Lamps; Lg. Set of Wheat Fireking Dishes; Guardian Service; Old Bottles; Fruit & Canning Jars; Kewpie Doll; BB Guns; Artillery Shell; Sword; Crock Bowls; 3 Gal. Western Stoneware Crock; Firestone Adv. Ashtray; Walt Disney Pluto Battery Operated-NIB; Pioneer Seed Corn Clock; HP office Jet 4635 printer-NIB; Brother Sewing Machine; Usual Line of Kitchen Items Including Pots & Pans, Silverware, Tupperware TILT BED TRAILER, LG. AMOUNT OF TOOLS & RELATED ITEMS: Tilt Bed 8 X10 Trailer; Garden Tools; Spray Gun; Pole Saw; Sm. Reddy Heater; Fishing Equipment; Lumber; Wheelbrl; Craftsman to Include: Lg. Rear Tyne Tiller, 8 Inch Drill Press, Jig Saw, Shop Vac & Planer; Table Saw; Delta 6 Inch Variable Speed Bench Jointer; Work Mate Tables; Porcelain Butchering Scale; Wood Working Clamps & Tools; Heavy Iron Scale Weights; Several Drills; Electrical; Tool Shop Band Saw; Miter Saw; Tool Boxes; Belsaw Machinery Grinder; Sander; 2 wheel lawn cart; wheel bel; ladder; Chain Saw; Sm. Hand mixer; Agri fab lawn cart; Yard seeders; Overhead electric winch; SELLER:

NELLIE GOLDER,

BRADFORD, IL ATTORNEY: BRUCE FEHRENBACHER, WYOMING, IL

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

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© 2016 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 51

Thrifty, I’m doing really GREAT at saving my money!

I knew you could do it, Fritter!

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Circle every other letter to discover a very easy way you can help your family save some money every month.

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Talk with your family about times you’ve had to all save money to do something or ge something. Talk abou t spending mistakes t that have been made and what was learned from them.

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For exam mple, looking at his savings account b book, you can see that Fritter deposited p g d$ $5.00 that he earned doing chores on n October 15. You can also see that h he made a withdrawal of $7.00 on October 18.

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