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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Pantry’s needs increase

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The need at Hall Township Food Pantry, which is sponsored

by Project Success, is even greater this holiday season.

The food pantry anticipates serving Christmas baskets to about 379 families this year, which is about 90 more families than last year.

“This is in addition to our typical 340 families a month,” said Project Success Director Jan Martin.

“We have been seeing a steady 10 percent increase in giving.”

While families usually just “get by” on a regular basis, they really feel the pressure to provide for their families during the holiday season.

“No one wants their family to go ‘without’ during the holidays, so they swallow pride and ask for help,” Martin said.

While Hall Township Food Pantry is willing to accept any kind of donation this holiday season, Martin explained she has been really working to increase the number of dairy products patrons will receive.

“This is a challenge as they require refrigeration, however we are fortunate to have lots of refrigerator and freezer space,” she said. “As our pantry is open Monday through Friday, we are willing to accept dairy, including milk, butter, cheese and eggs daily.”

The unique factor about the Hall Township Food Pantry that sets it apart from others, is the offering of “client-choice,” where a personal shopper volunteer escorts patrons around the “store” helping them selected needed groceries.

“Each patron leaves with approximately 70 pounds of food,” Martin said. “And as food bank regulation, patrons may visit once a month.”

As the need increases this holiday season, the food pantry has become dependent upon the steady influx of generous donations throughout the country.

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Remembering Glenn Browning Browning dies just shy of 100th birthday

By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Longtime Princeton businessman and community leader Glenn Browning is being remembered as a gentleman and an honest businessman who loved people and treated everyone the same.

Browning died Friday at the age of 99, just a couple weeks before his 100th birthday.

Perhaps best known for car dealerships, Browning actually began his career in education before opening a Ford car dealership in 1945 in Bradford. He moved his Ford dealership to Princeton in 1964 on West Peru Street and then built a new building in 1969, which is still home to the Ford dealership. In 1980, the Browning family bought the Chrysler franchise and purchased a showroom just a mile from the Ford dealership, also on Route 6 in Princeton.

On Monday, Browning’s daughter, Kay Browning, said her father was a hard worker, having worked three jobs in those early years to keep things going. He had taught school in a one-room school near Annawan and later went to Bradford where he was a school principal before going into the car business.

Though he was a hard worker, her dad was always there for his family, Kay said.

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Tis the season for getting acquainted Santa Claus spread his charm and spirit throughout Bureau County this weekend as he traveled to several communities to greet children of all ages, including Robert Coomer who met Santa at the Amtrak train station Saturday morning in Princeton. Santa was one of several people waiting to board the train. Apparently, Rudolph and the other reindeer had prior commitments and could not take Santa to his destination, or possibly the reindeer were resting up for their big trip on Christmas Eve.

Manteno woman dies in Bureau County crash

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SHEFFIELD — The first snowfall of the season brought only about 1.8 inches of snow to Bureau County on Sunday, but it was enough to create slick road surfaces, causing traffic crashes throughout the area.

One Bureau County crash has left a motorist dead.

On Monday, Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff confirmed Suzanne McIlvain, 48, of Manteno, Ill., was pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the scene of a car versus semi crash that occurred on Interstate 80 near Route 40, in rural Sheffield.

Wamhoff confirmed McIlvain’s vehicle had been traveling eastbound on Interstate 80, and the semi was traveling westbound on Interstate 80. For some reason, McIl-

vain’s vehicle left the roadway and struck the semi in the westbound lane, Wamhoff said.

Wamhoff couldn’t say for sure whether or not the accident was weather-related, but confirmed the roads were snowy and a little slick. She said she didn’t believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.

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Meeting canceled The Bureau County Regional Planning Commission meeting to be held on Dec. 12 and the Bureau County Zoning Board of Appeals hearings to be held Dec. 19 have been canceled due to the lack of agenda. For more information, contact Kristine Donarski at 815-875-1631.

Bureau County residents tell their experience in Washington

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

WALNUT — While on a recent trip to Springfield, a conversation sparked between Don and Sandra Watson about the tornado disaster that struck Washington, Ill., on Nov. 17.

That conversation inspired the Walnut couple to get on the phone and find out how they could help with the devastating aftermath.

After several calls, it was brought to their attention there was a need to help with the clean-up of the several torn away homes.

So the Watsons spread the word, collected about $2,000 to donate to the community of Washington and were able to gather 44 volunteers from all parts of Bureau County, who were willing to spare a day and manpower for the community of Washington.

Doug Hansen, owner of Green River Lines char-

ter bus company in Peru, found out about the trip and donated a bus to help transport the volunteers on site.

The volunteers took off last week, and spent an entire workday on site.

“The people who went with us were hard workers and so positive,” Don said.

“We had older folks, middle aged people and even some young volunteers. You had to be 18 years old to go.”

When the bus arrived at the location, it was immediately met by security, who was there to confirm the bus wasn’t just taking a tour through the destruction.

According to Don, there is high security in the area that keeps “gawkers” and “looters” from driving into the rumble.

After being directed to a site, the volunteers were split into two groups and were assigned to tear down the walls of a home and sort rumble.

The sight of the amount of destruction left several volunteers speechless.

“The sight is just unbelievable,” Don said. “We didn’t even come close to making a dent. The tornado tore houses down for about two and half miles.

There’s just lumber laying everywhere as far as you can see.”

One of the volunteer members on the charter bus was Kent Hildebrand of Princeton, who was shocked by what he faced in Washington.

Among the sites he saw cars mutilated and mangled, bark that had just been torn away from tree trunks and the very few limbs remaining on the trees.

“The amount of destruction was overwhelming.

It’s hard to imagine a wind could do that much damage,” he said. “For as far as I could see, I didn’t see any building standing. Everything was gone.”

As Hildebrand explained the reason why he decided to help out with the cleanup, he brought up the time when he was 7 years old and his family endured a tornado.

“I remember people and neighbors came and helped put things together and clean-up, and I guess that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to help in Washington,” he said.

Talking about the destruction left behind in Washington brings back memories of being in a tornado for Hildebrand.

“I heard it go over. When they say it sounds like trains, they are right,” he said. “When you see the destruction in Washington, you’re amazed more people didn’t lose their lives.”

When the volunteers returned home, they were met with a free hot meal donated by The Walnut Cafe.

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‘Still Dreaming of a White Christmas’

By Aaron Kaufmann “Still Dreaming of a White Christmas,” by Festival 56’s own Laura Brigham, is a cute little story about a traveling troop of four singing, dancing actors in the late 50s who have some group turmoil when a fifth performer is added into the show.

As a surprise to his fellow cast, Phil, Brendan Macera, invites Catalyn, Tayloir Pace, to join in their Christmas show.

This upsets Bob, Matthew C. Scott, his wife Betty, Candice Dickinson, and her sister Judy, Kim McClay. Judy is the most upset by this because she feels very threatened by Catalyn. On top of this Judy, while unable to admit it to herself, has romantic feelings for Phil, who is apparently enamored by Catalyn. While the script itself seems to have too much go wrong and have it fixed too quickly, it works wonderfully as a catalyst moving

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between the wonderful songs — some of which are wonderful old classic Christmas carols, and some of which are new.

All five of the main actors performed wonderfully adding to the setting with a stylized almost over-the-top enthusiasm that harkens back to popular theater of the 1950s.

Interspersed throughout the show, we are treated to a variety of music ranging from beautiful solo features to incredibly intricate duets with tight voicing that also helps build the pop feel from the 50s. Although a few of the music seemed a little low for some of the singers, the singing was very well done. Along with the beautiful auditory experience was a visual on in the form of dance, which superbly complimented the songs. The dancing showcased specifically the talents of both McClay

and Macera, who had a multiple very well performed couple’s dances.

Along with the beautiful visuals of the dancing were a number of very fun costumes. Designed

by Brigham and with sewing help from Liana Hall of the Princeton Arts Academy, the colorful and flashy costumes also helped to set the period and bring it alive in a very special way.

From a technical stand point, there were a couple of things that could have been tightened up, but on the whole the one man stage crew/running crew/ stage manager did a fantastic job. From running the sound cue, lighting cues, set changes and drawing the curtain, his work for the night cut out for him.

This show is very family friendly with a happy and uplifting message and nothing that would be unseemly for children.

It was a lot of fun, and could be a good time for all ages. Again, and I can-

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PRINCETON — Alex Arauza has announced his candidacy for Bureau County Sheriff.

Arauza has been a police officer for more than 10 years. He began his career in law enforcement as a part-time officer for the village of Buda before joining the Princeton Police DepartArauza ment.

Arauza is a state certified juvenile officer and is currently serving in an appointed position as the school resource officer for Logan Junior High and Princeton High School.

Arauza said he is the candidate that will give people of Bureau County a role model, which will inspire them to lead honest and honorable lives, thus reducing crime in the county.

“I see the sheriff’s position as not merely a title, but as the leader and protector of the county, whose character you should be able to trust,” he said. “Keeping our community and young people safe is the reason I believe I’m the qualified candidate to lead Bureau County into the future as sheriff.”

Arauza received training through the National Association of School Resource Officers prior to taking his current position. As the school resource officer, Arauza has been on the front line working with community organizations to meet the needs of youth in the area.

In 1998, Arauza moved to the area to work with abused, abandoned and neglected children as an Adolescent Treatment Professional at Covenant Children’s Home.

“I’m committed to reaching the next generation,” he said.

Arauza has been married for 18 years to Carolyn, and together they have eight children. Arauza volunteers his time with the Young Life chapter in Princeton and the Princeton Explorer’s program. Young Life seeks to meet the spiritual needs of young people in the community through introducing them to Jesus Christ, Arauza said. The Princeton Explorer’s Program teaches young people interested in a career in law enforcement about the job. Arauza has also taught a Citizen’s Police Academy in order to draw the police department and community closer by exposing people in the community to what police do on a daily basis.

Driven by a deep commitment to keep children and community safe, Arauza is a member of the Illinois Valley Special Response Team (IVSRT), where he has received training in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), which has prepared him to be able to address any critical incidents that may occur in the county, he said.

“Serving high risk search warrants and responding to critical incidents are part of the risk that I’m willing to take to stop drugs and the threat of violence in Bureau County,” he said.

“I’m a man of integrity and have a love for the people of Bureau County and I’m willing to serve them to my fullest abilities.”

Arauza said his humble and cooperative spirit will enable him to work with other police departments, schools and organizations in the county.

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My biggest critique of the evening is that Tiskilwa — the Gem of the Valley — does in fact have a town motto.

Upcoming shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 14, 17, 20 and 21, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton.

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Weather From Page 1 An inquest has not been scheduled. Wamhoff said she will wait on the results of toxicology reports before deciding whether or not to schedule an inquest.

In other crash reports, Illinois State Police responded to a twovehicle crash at 9:08 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 80, eastbound at mile marker 79, just east of Bureau County.

According to a press release issued Monday by ISP Trooper Craig Graham, Robin G. Mende, 54, of Joliet was entering Interstate 80, eastbound from Interstate 39 northbound, when she lost control of her vehicle and drove into the pathway of a vehicle driven by Berry A. Placher, 42, of Wyoming, Ill. Mende was driving a 2006 LeSabre, Placher was driving a 2012 Peterbilt tractor/ trailer. Both drivers were transported to Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

The report does not confirm whether or not the crash was weather-related.

District 17 State Police reported eight crashes and 13 requests for assistance during the weekend.

Though no weatherrelated accidents were reported in Princeton during the weekend, Princeton Police Tom Root said drivers do need to take extra precautions as they get used to driving on the winter streets and roads again.

Obviously, the main concern is speed, he said.

Pantry From Page 1 “We could never help our neighbors in need without the continual generosity of our givers. It is difficult to predict our needs as they vary daily.

All we can do is continue to ask,” Martin said.

Project Success of Eastern Bureau County’s Hall Township Food Pantry serves nine communities — Arlington, Bureau, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Ladd, Hollowayville, Seatonville and Spring Valley.

Drivers need to take into account the icy or snowy conditions and remember more distance will be required when stopping, Root said. The other concern is visibility and drivers need to make sure their windshields are clear of snow and ice, the police chief said.

Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson was unavailable by press time for an update on any weather-related crashes in other areas of the county.

However, as reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, Thompson has said drivers need to slow down as they make their adjustments to winter driving, allowing for extra travel time during snowy or icy conditions. They should also make sure windshields, headlights, tailgates and windows are cleared before driving. Also, drivers need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses which may freeze before the roads do, the sheriff said.

On Monday, WQAD meteorologist James Zahara said the weekend snow is over for now but the Quad Cities area could experience some light snow on Wednesday night, possibly in the one-inch range.

However, the arctic cold temperatures will remain for the next several days, before they are expected to reach the freezing mark by Friday for the first time in more than a week, Zahara said.

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According to the latest census, the food pantry’s coverage area includes about 10,500 residents. The pantry serves about 1,000 people each month, therefore one in 11 residents in the giving area is a patron of Hall Township Food Pantry.

Martin encourages Bureau County residents to check out the food pantry’s Facebook page, where they spotlight services, needs, events and donors of the food pantry. Search for: Project Success of Eastern Bureau Cnty.Illinois.

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Cookie walk in LaMoille Karen Carlson (right) chooses items being set out by Sally King Saturday during a cookie walk at the First Congregational Church of LaMoille.

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Browning From Page 1 He was loving and giving. She remembers the time when someone’s car broke down on Dec. 23 on their trip to Chicago. Her father let them have the family car so they could continue their trip because their car couldn’t be fixed right then. The man did come back and ended up buying a car from her father, but he (Glenn) told them that’s not why he gave them the family car, Kay said.

As her father had gotten older, whenever she went out somewhere, Kay said someone would ask her about her father and how he’s doing.

She has always known that her father was a special person, and it’s nice to know so many other people knew that as well, she said.

When asked how she thinks her father would like to be remembered by the community, Kay said her father cared about people and was always honest with the public. Her father loved the Princeton community, she said.

“He always said he’s had such a good life here, and he knew the best people. Princeton was always good to him,” Kay said.

Her father died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Kay said.

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“I think he just wanted to be with the Lord and with Mother again,” Kay said.

On Monday, longtime friend and former employee Bob Gustafson said he met Glenn Browning when Browning had his car dealership in Bradford.

At that time, Gustafson was parts manager for the Ford dealership in Princeton, and the two men would swap parts back and forth as needed. When Browning came to Princeton in 1964, Gustafson stayed with the Browning dealership in the parts department until he retired in 1994.

“You couldn’t have asked for a nicer guy to work for,” Gustafson said. “If you did something he didn’t like, he told you in private. If you did something he did like, he told you in public. That’s the kind of guy he was.”

Every morning, Browning would walk through the shop and talk to everyone, Gustafson said. When people came into the dealership, Browning didn’t stay in his office but went out to meet them.

When asked what he liked best about Glenn Browning, Gustafson didn’t hesitate in his answer.

“He was an honest man who treated everyone the same. You couldn’t find a nicer

Glenn Browning person,” Gustafson said.

Bud Bulthuis started with the Browning dealership in 2002, though he, of course, knew of Glenn Browning for much longer growing up in this area, Bulthuis said. Glenn Browning was retired at the time Bulthuis was hired, but Browning still came into the dealership. Browning especially liked attending the annual Christmas parties and always loved to get up and talk at the parties, Bulthuis said.

The things he admired most about Browning was the way he worked with people, Bulthuis said.

“In the car business, it’s hard to always please everyone, but in the eight years I was there, I never heard one single bad word about Glenn Browning,” Bulthuis said. “His word was gold.”

Bulthuis said he thinks Browning would want to be remem-

bered just as he was, a much respected man, a good businessman, and someone who had a lot of good times and good friends here.

On Monday, Steve Samet remembered Browning as a true friend. When Samet first came to town in the mid1970s, he befriended Browning and realized Browning had a great sense of community about him. Samet knew he wanted to learn some of those things from Browning, and Browning was always there to help him.

“If it wasn’t for Glenn, I might be somewhere else altogether today. I was a young kid when I came to Princeton, just 29, and I wanted to do the right thing, and Glenn gave me the kind of support that a young person needs just arriving in the community.

If he saw I was going to walk off the cliff, he would tell me, and I listened to him,” Samet said.

As far as Browning’s impact on the community, Samet said Browning had a very realistic outlook on business. He knew what to say and what to do to benefit the community, he said.

“There’s no doubt in my mind, Princeton is a better place because Glenn Browning was here,” Samet said.

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Obituaries

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Bertha Lampkin

Ladd Village Board

WYANET — Bertha June Lampkin, 93, of Wyanet passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

Born June 26, 1920, in Walnut to John and Viola Irene (Larson) Nelson, she married James Lampkin Aug. 20, 1942, in Princeton. He preceded her in death in November 1989.

Surviving are one son, Steven (Kathy) Lampkin of Wyanet; one daughter, Linda Lorenzen of Wyanet; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one great-grandchild and one sister.

A private graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, at Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyanet, with the Rev. Mary Gay McKinney of the Open Prairie United Church of Christ, Princeton, officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Wyanet Rescue Unit or Friends of Strays.

Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

LADD – The Ladd Village Board conducted the following business at its Nov. 26 meeting: • Heard the 2013 test results for the Valtran 7.5 MVA transformer, which is the substation’s main transformer. A recommendation was given to have it retested is now to three months, to have a back-up plan available in case the unit fails and to consider taking it out of service for further evaluation. The superintendent has already scheduled a retest for January and a smaller 5 MVA transformer is in inventory, if needed.

• Accepted the verbal quote of $620 from Ladd Automotive to make repairs to the Dodge truck.

• Complimented the street department on the beautiful job done in decorating the park for Christmas.

• Approved the October 2013 treasurer’s report.

• Heard the two officers sponsored by the village of Ladd for the police academy had graduated and passed the state exam. Both are currently employed by the village as part-time police officers. The police chief has submitted paperwork for 100 percent reimbursement of their schooling, which he expect to receive in June 2014.

• Would take action on an amended outdoor

Richard Ramos PRINCETON — Richard R. “Sonnie” Ramos, 72, of Princeton died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Sonnie was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Walnut, the son of Luie and Doris (Piper) Ramos. He was united in marriage to Cora Karns on Oct. 18, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nev. He worked at Creative Stairs and Woodworking Co. in St. Charles, Josten’s in Princeton, and Sunstrand in Peru. Sonnie was a member of the Moose Lodge in Princeton, and the Bureau County Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife, Cora Ramos of Princeton; four daughters, Becky (Jeff) Papendorf of Wisconsin; Kimberly (Richard) Nealand of Princeton; Brenda (Eric) Sloan of Princeton; and Michelle (Terry) Rosenow of Malden; 10 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Steve (Deb) Ramos of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Jason Ramos of Amboy; two sisters, Cindy (Walter) Hilmes of Manlius, and Penny (Henry) Hilmes of New Baden and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael; one granddaughter, Nicole; and one brother, Dennis “Moose” Ramos.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Brian Moore, pastor of the First Christian Church of Walnut, officiating. Burial will be in Malden Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A memorial has been established in his memory.

burning ordinance at the Dec. 10 meeting.

• Heard a presentation from Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association representative Eric Little for 2014 village liability insurance.

• Accepted Connecting Point’s proposal of $3,683.98 for three new computers for the police department, street department and village clerk’s office.

• Approved Christmas bonuses of $100 for fulltime employees and $50 for the school crossing guard.

• Approved the 2014 board meeting schedule.

The board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the village hall.

• Heard video gaming tax received for October 2013 was $1,096.42.

• Briefly discussed the option of accepting credit cards.

• Briefly discussed the option of a local sales tax increase.

• Heard Santa’s Workshop would be held on Dec. 14 at Ladd Grade School.

• Heard the Snowman Parade would be held during the Ladd Christmas Walk.

• Approved bills in the amount of $99,025.88.

The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, in the village hall.

At the courthouse Marriage license Luke T. Delong of LaMoille to Bethany R. Auleger of Oakdale, Minn.

Jedidiah Engel of Seatonville and Tanya M. (Savage) Engel of Spring Valley; married May 22, 2010; divorced Dec. 2, 2013.

Divorces

Traffic court

Casey J. Lindus of Hills, Fla., and Melissa J. (Willstead) Lindus of Walnut; married Aug. 27, 2009; divorced Dec. 2, 2013.

Robert James of Princeton and Marna S. (Verway) James of Princeton; married March 16, 1991; divorced Dec. 2, 2013.

Driver failed to give notice of accident — Colson P. Freehill, 27, of Princeton.

Driving on revoked license — Trina L. Dooley, 42, of Spring Valley.

Driving under the influence of alcohol — Karen D. Milby, 29, of Sheffield, Improper passing on left in no pass-

ing zone — Zachary L. Skaggs, 24, of Princeton.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle — Kristina J. Martin, 30, of DePue. Overweight — Allen L. Perry, 63, of Tiskilwa.

Seat belt required (driver) — A 17-year-old female of Buda.

Speeding (15-20) — Steven C. Marroquin, 49, of Spring Valley; Vincent S. Pennock, 24, of Tiskilwa; Eduardo Reveles, 31, of Spring Valley; Troy D. Thompson, 39, of Princeton; Anthony J. Zenari, 47, of Wyanet.

Take, possess, sell wild bird, animal — A 17-year-old male of Sheffield.

ISP releases results from special enforcement patrols LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) has released enforcement figures from the Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols conducted from Nov. 18 through Nov. 26 in District 17.

The ISP issued 85 safety belt citations and four child restraint citations, with another nine warnings issued.

Trooper Craig Graham, safety education officer for District 17, said most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices.

Obituary deadlines

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

Blood drives are planned in Tiskilwa and Princeton The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drives in Bureau County: from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Tiskilwa Fire Department, 135 N. High St.; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Princeton Family Video, 20 W. Century Dr., Princeton.

To donate, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcross-

blood.org to make an appointment or fore more information.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health may be eligible to donate.

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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 The days are marching by, and my feet are trying to keep pace with the craziness going on in my mind. This to do; that to do. Lists to make.

Errands to run. Gifts to buy. Menus to plan.

In the throes of all the chaos, I have to step back and wonder what it would be like if we all just decided to stop marching ... and just take some time to sit down with those we love. Think about it. It’s not a bad concept, Terri and the older I get, the closer I come to Simon kicking the chaos to the curb in lieu of family, friends and love. Do I hear an “Amen?”

••• Speaking of lots to do, I hope you were able to take in some of last weekend’s events. Surely, they were able to put you in the Christmas spirit. For the size of Bureau County, I’m always so impressed with the multitude of activities that go on around the county — not just at Christmas but at all times of the year.

If you happen to run into some of the folks who helped to orchestrate those events, I hope you’ll give them a well-deserved pat on the back. As we all know, it takes a ton of time, energy, effort and money to organize many of these activities, and so many give so much for so many. On behalf the Bureau County Republican, thank you for your efforts. Please know we notice your hard work and generosity.

••• Thanks to everyone who sent in photos and voted in our contest to choose scenic photos for our upcoming 2014 calendar, which you will receive in your newspaper closer to the end of the year. I have to say I was totally impressed with your photography.

Also, thanks to everyone who sent in a recipe for our upcoming “A Homemade Holiday” recipe keepsake edition. As always, we can count on our readers to help us out with this special section, which you’ll soon receive in your BCR. Just a note: The BCR’s Editorial Department is the official experimental taste kitchen for all recipes, so feel free to drop off anything you need to have tasted.

••• Did any of you have the opportunity to see Festival 56’s “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Grace Performing Arts Center on Princeton’s South Main Street? I had the opportunity to be one of the cast members again, and as in years gone by, it was really fun. This radio show was broadcast over WZOE, plus there was a live studio audience. The other perks were complimentary coffee and baked goods from The Flour House Bakery in Princeton and great holiday music performed by the Bureau County Chorus. All in all, it was a fun and festive morning.

I was at the Festival 56 box office the other day, and I could hear rehearsal for another play going on in the theater. Wow! If you get a chance, make sure you take in one of Festival 56’s holiday productions.

••• I’ve had lots of questions about the upcoming Illinois Valley Living Magazine — our winter edition. It should be on the streets soon. I know you’re going to love it.

••• Thought for the day: “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas ... perhaps ... means a little bit more!” By Dr. Seuss in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

Thought for tomorrow: “Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” Ronald Reagan.

••• Please add your local food pantry, your area toy drive, your local animal rescue organization to your holiday gift-giving lists. And don’t forget to take your children/grandchildren when you shop for these presents. What a great lesson not only in generosity, but also in our love for one another.

••• Have a great week, and remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

What was the best gift you ever received?

What was the worst gift you ever received?

“My best gift ever was a baby doll when I was 4.

The worst was a lavender skirt and sweater.”

Janice Minkler, LaMoille

“The best gift ever was an original Playstation.

The worst gift ever was a food dehydrator.”

Adam Klein, LaMoille

“My best gift ever was a Hot Wheels track when I was in grade school. My worst gift was a bottle of Grecian Formula from my wife’s grandmother.”

Pastor Kris Johnson, LaMoille

“The best Christmas present was a guitar from my husband. I’ve never received a bad present.”

Barbara Klein, LaMoille

“The best Christmas surprise was when I came home from Alaska. My dad put “Welcome Home, Wendy” on the corn crib. I have never received a bad gift because they are given from the heart.”

Wendy Edington, Ladd

Considerations by Nedda We had a great Thanksgiving weekend. All the kids came home, and Saturday they put up my outdoor decorations. Talk about a Christmas present!

We can all make the holidays really great for all those around us if we think outside our strict rules of how it should be. Most families have traditions and schedules for who comes and when. Some of you know exactly what each person will bring and how much. Some of us will be lucky enough to be invited to other gatherings believing we have done enough of those big meals.

If you are the host, keep in mind the generational needs of the added in-laws, partners, ex-in-laws, fiancees and other combinations and their families’ traditions. Be considerate and ask what is good

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY for all, and be gracious about the answer. We old folks have manners.

If you are the host and hostess, make up craft materials, so guests can make silly or serious hats to wear and be sure and take a picture. You can even award prizes.

We have had people mutiny, and they were threatened with no meal or gifts. It works wonders. Any craft activity will do as they eat appetizers and wait for the finished meal or other guests to arrive.

Be sure and rest whenever you can and try to keep your routines.

It is so nice to have fewer obligations and be able to enjoy the music, colors and joy of being together with friends or family for coffee and cookies after a concert or church. Gratitude comes into play here of course. We start to lose our friends, so time is precious, and the holidays give us a chance to greet one another.

Keep in mind your Jewish friends and be sure to greet folks of other faiths and religions as well. It is Christmas. It is the time of generosity and thoughtfulness that we all hope we can continue practicing all year around. Now, I have to excuse myself. I have to make my hat. Be kind and Happy Holidays.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

‘Lost Lake’ To the Editor, I am an avid supporter and defender of Save the Lake, DePue. I have a passion for writing, and in my free time while not teaching fourth grade at DePue, I write poetry.

Lost Lake “As i lie on my death bed, No one seems to care.

Many stop by to visit, But I don’t have a prayer.

My days are surely numbered, Others ‘bodies’ flourish and grow.

What has become of my legacy — Lost beauty — only I can know?

The ‘Big Wheels’ Keep on turning, Not the ones I loved so dear.

Today they turn their backs on me —

Deny help from year to year.

Days of youth and thunder Are gone now from my reach; My life, my wealth, my being, These things I so beseech.

Next time you throw that rock at me, Or beat me with your oar, I’ll remember to stand proud and true Like the Lake DePue of yore.”

Clare Zoran Gonzalez DePue

When & Where Anniversaries: Typically runs one week before the anniversary unless specified.

Auction calendar: Information provided by local auctioneers.

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

Births: Runs in the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

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

Education: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Events Calendar: Runs each publication, space permitting.

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

Make Someone Happy: Runs each publication.

Obituaries: Runs each publication.

Perspective: Runs each publication.

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

Police reports: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Religion Page: Runs in the Thursday paper.

Wedding/engagements: Runs every other Thursday.

Call the Bureau County Republican at (815) 875-4461 with any questions about deadlines or when a particular news item will publish.

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Life&Arts

‘The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs’ — Festival 56 presents “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 13, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets are $26 for adults, $24 for seniors and $13 for students under 18. To order tickets, call 815-879-565 or visit www.festival56.com.

Streits celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Arno Streit of 21586 2115 North Ave., Princeton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Arno Streit and the former Irmgard Pick were united in marriage Dec. 12, 1953, in the Lutheran Church in Lelm, Germany. They are the parents of three children, Doris Streit of Princeton, Ingrid Streit of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Harold (Brenda) Streit of Princeton.

Arno is a life-long farmer and retired from LTV Steel in 1992. Irmgard retired from Harper-Wyman in 2000. Arno

BRADFORD — The Bradford National Junior Honor Society and Student Council donated more than $490 for different causes. They donated $310 for the Peoria Red Cross from the Washington torna-

Mr. and Mrs. Arno (Irmgard) Streit enjoys nature, being outdoors and helping on the family farm. Irmgard enjoys knitting and crocheting handmade items with the fiber from the 14 alpacas they raise on their farm.

Rabes note 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Sharon) Rabe will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday.

The couple were married Dec. 13, 1953, in the United Methodist Church in Malden by the Rev. David Fison. They are the parents of three children, Dan (Debbie) Rabe of Princeton, DeAnn (Tom) Underwood of Princeton and Darrin (Chris) Rabe of Princeton. They also have six grandchildren, Adam (Erica) Rabe, Mark Rabe (Jenny Koster), Beau (Casey) Underwood, Jenna (Erik) Rolfs, Collin Rabe and Connor Rabe, and two great-grandchildren, Abby and Emily Rabe.

Bradford students donate more than $450 to area causes

Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Sharon) Rabe Glen served in the U.S. Marines and is retired from farming. Sharon was previously employed by attorney George Skinner and also helped with the farming operation.

There will be a special family celebrations on Christmas Eve.

Caring for caregivers PRINCETON — The monthly meeting of the Caring for the Caregiver support group will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton. Lunch will be served. To make a reservation, call Kathy S. at 815875-3347.

Breastfeeding support SPRING VALLEY — La Leche League of the Illinois Valley, a breastfeeding support group, will meet at 10 a.m.

Dec. 19 in Spring Valley. This monthly group helps mothers gain knowledge and support from other breastfeeding moms. December’s discussion will revolve around, but is not limited to,

home sporting events after the new year and is putting together gift baskets to give to the resident of Courtyard Estates in Bradford. The Student Council will sponsor a bake-sale and other activities also.

Auxiliary, Legion to meet Wednesday PRINCETON — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The usual and customary business will be heard along with committee reports from Children and Youth, Membership, Poppy and VA&R. Anyone interested in membership with the Auxiliary should attend any scheduled business meeting, held on the second Wednesday of each month at the post home, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton, or call Carol Allicks, membership chairperson, at 815-8727891 in the evening.

To make a donation to VA&R, send same to Clara Pease, 321 Briar Lane, Princeton, IL 61356. To make a poppy donation, send same to Bernice Burke, 2121 Crestview Drive, Princeton, IL 61356.

Plans need to be put in place for the “Post Holidays Girls Night Out” in January. The

Community Notes “Nutrition and Weaning.” Expecting American Legion meeting moms are encouraged to attend, as

SPRING VALLEY — The Dominic OBerto Post 182, the American Legion, will have a Christmas party at 6 p.m.

Thursday at the Valley Bar and Grill, Spring Valley. To make reservations, contact John McCormick at 815-6644400.

does relief fund, $120 for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities and $62 along with non-perishable food items for the local food pantry.

The NJHS will continue to collect donations for the Honor Flight at

well as new and experienced moms.

For more information, call 815-8943303 or email ivlllgroup@gmail.com.

Santa visit DOVER — The Malden Fire Department and the village of Dover are sponsoring a visit from Santa from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Dover Village Hall.

Santa in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — Santa Claus will be in Sheffield at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sheffield Pride Park in downtown. In the event of bad weather, he will be at the Concord Township Building.

Annual Christmas service SHEFFIELD — The annual Christmas service at the historical Danish church in Sheffield will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Sheffield Community Center for refreshments and fellowship.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary today, Tuesday, to Phil and Pam Kaufmann, and happy birthday on Wednesday to Colleen Sailer. From your friends at Princeton Rotary.

time, place and date need to be set.

A fundraising committee will be appointed for next spring’s activities.

Roger L. Eickmeier American Legion Post 125 of Princeton will also conduct its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the post home. The usual and customary business will be heard, along with reports on the recent pancake breakfast held in late November.

Upcoming activities will be discussed at this and other meetings.

For eligible membership information, attend this or any scheduled

business meeting held on the second Wednesday of each month at the post home or call the post at 815-8721171 and leave a message.

The Legion building is available for family parties, bridal/baby showers, business meetings, rummage sales, anniversary/birthday parties, etc. For information, call 815-872-1171 and leave a message and phone number.

All members are reminded are reminded to bring in something for dessert. A light lunch will be served after the meetings.

The Hawthorne Inn offers: • Intimate, family atmosphere • Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and medications

Tiskilwa Country Christmas set for Saturday TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Community Association will sponsor Tiskilwa Country Christmas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Events will include: 9 a.m., Community church bake sale; 9 a.m. to noon, library open house, quilt raffle and more; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Street tree decorating contest; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., pictures with Santa at TCA building; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., concert and live nativity at Crossroads School; and 1:30 p.m., Bureau County Chorus performance at the museum.

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9 Sports Tuesday, December 10, 2013 • 9 Logan Night — The Princeton Logan Junior High girls basketball teams will be recognized during halftime of Thursday’s Princeton varsity girls game with St. Bede at Prouty Gym. The eighth-grade Lionesses were SRC champions.

Wrestling roundup

Boys basketball: Bureau Valley 55, Princeton 46

Neuhalfen, Storm get past the Tigers

St. Bede, Hall/PC wrestlers medal at Seneca

By BCR Sports Staff

By Kevin Hieronymus

sports@bcrnews.com

khieronymus@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — Parker Neuhalfen was like a magician Saturday night, giving it the old now you see him, now you don’t trick.

The shifty Bureau Valley junior guard scored 27 points to lead the Storm to a 55-46 win over visiting Bureau County rival Princeton. Neuhalfen had 13 points in the first half and 15 in the second, including 9 of 10 freethrow shoots.

“Parker’s happy we won.

He could have scored two and he would have been happy,” BV coach Jason Marquis said. “He’s a great leader for us. He helps us collect ourselves. People want to talk about his offense. They don’t realize how good of a defensive player he’s become.

It wasn’t easy. As a freshman, his defense was suspect, I’ll say that with a wink. That kid’s worked hard on a his game. It’s just fun when your best player are great kids like him.”

Tommy Johnston added 16 points for the Storm (4-2). Princeton (1-4) was led by Garrett Duffin (19) and JJ Vaccaro (12).

Even with Neuhalfen’s scoring prowess, the Storm were unable to totally shrug the Tigers off.

With Neuhalfen spending some time on BCR photo/Mike Vaughn the bench in the fourth The Storm’s Ryan Young soars to the hoop against Princeton’s Zach Hicks quarter after giving up Saturday at the Storm Cellar. Bureau Valley beat their county rivals 55-46. a three on defense, the Tigers managed to trim a 13-point deficit into single digits with a little over a • BV led as much as 16 points and Tigers minute left to play. closed within eight in fourth quarter.

A pair of inside hoops The Storm rode the 1-2 punch of Parker by 6-5 senior post David Neuhalfen (27 points) and Tommy Johnston Miller pushed the Storm (16 points). Garrett Duffin had 19 for PHS. See Game Page 10

SENECA — The Putnam County/Hall wrestling squad placed three individuals in the medal round of Saturday’s 16 team Irish Invitational tournament at Seneca.

St. Bede had two medalists.

Nathan Tonozzi led Hall/Putnam County with a third-place place finish at 182. Tonozzi defeated Sal Medina (Clifton Central) by a fall at :42 seconds in his first match. He fell to No. 6 ranked Tommy Lovett (Seneca) by a pinfall at 1:47 in his next match, but bounced back to defeat Kyler Seeman (Manteno) by decision 10-7 and he won by injury defalt to Mason Goodrich (Beardstown.)

This took him to the third-place match where he defeated Sam Bennett (Streator) by a pinfall at :54 seconds.

“What a good day for Tonozzi,” Hall/Putnam County coach Jerry Kreiwald said. “Nice to

see big success from only a second year wrestler. He’s constantly improving daily and will be a real contender throughout the season.”

Two Panthers placed fifth, Mario Flores at 126 and Marco Gutierrez at 220.

Kreiwald said, “It was nice to have three victories from the three finalists we had. It is amazing to me how first and second year wrestlers are holding their own competing against wrestlers with years more of experience. Shows their hard work is really paying off.”

St. Bede heavyweight John Barnes was the runner-up at 285 pounds. Teammate James Peacock placed fourth at 138, falling to the No. 1 ranked Sage Friese of Seneca.

Also competing in the field were Amboy, Beardstown, Clifton Central, Dee-Mack, Hope Academy, Illini Christian, Kewanee, Manteno, Ottawa Mar-

See Wrestle Page 11

At a glance

Photo contributed

St. Bede coach Sean Hobson stands beside his two medalists at Seneca Saturday, James Peacock (fourth at 138) and John Barnes (second at 285).

LaMoille/Ohio splits weekend games

By Bill Schwabenland sports@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — Two weeks into high school basketball season, the LaMoille/Ohio Lions are 3-4, following a home weekend split with the Leland/ Earlville Panthers and the LaSalette Academy Lions.

L/O downed their Little Ten rival Panthers, 53-49, on Friday night, then fell to the roadweary visiting Lions, 59-38, on Saturday.

just started getting anxious, and we feel like, the first shot Friday we get is a good shot.

LaMoille/Ohio 53 “I don’t know what to expect Leland/Earlville 49 for the year, but I know we’re not going to be bad. I guarantee SaturDay that. But, it’s baby steps.”

LaSalette Academy 59 Brandon Morris was good for LaMoille/Ohio 38 21 points on Friday and anoth“We made it a lot harder than er 20 on Saturday to lead the we had to,” said L/O coach Lions in both games.

“He’s the focal point of our Brent Kalsto after his team’s four-point win on Friday night. offense,” said Kalsto of the “We got out in front 18-9. We senior Morris. “Everything did such good things, then we comes off of him. We’ve got

Boys basketball

to have (other) guys hit seconds of the game to some shots. When teams allow the Lions to outlast start collapsing on Morris, the Panthers. we need guys to step up L/O, who raced out to an and hit shots. And they 18-9 lead on the Panthers will, they will. They just on Friday, was soon down have to be confident.” by 10 points, 18-8, SaturL/O’s advantage was day against LaSalette after Brandon Morris just 49-47 with 48.5 Scored 21 and 20 eight minutes. seconds to play on Fri- points for Lions The host Lions pulled day night. From there, to within seven, 31-24, at though, Preston Powthe break. It was a 26-24 ers and Jeffry DeLong both LaSalette lead with 1:08 left connected on critical 2-2 free before the half, when the visithrows each over the last 32 See Lions Page 11

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up by 13 at 47-34. Vaccaro hit a threepointer and after a BV hoop by Tommy Johnston, Duffin hit a two pointer and a two free throws to make it 49-41 with 1:15 to play.

The Tigers got as close as 53-46 on a three-pointer by Tyler Clark with 36.8 left, but Neuhalfen finished off the Storm win from the charity stripe with a pair of free throws a second later for the final points of the night.

“We couldn’t quite get over the hump,” PHS coach Jesse Brandt said.

“They gave us some chances there.

They missed four or five possessions in a row and we couldn’t convert on them. … It was a frustrating loss.”

“It’s no mystery, Princeton’s a big rival for us. The kids were excited, the coaching staff was excited,” he said.

“We get to play them once every year ... So it was a good win for the kids, and I’m excited for them.

“People can say what they want about Princeton, but Princeton’s a good basketball team. They played some tough teams down there at Orion. This is a good win for our kids. Our first on our floor, we love the home crowd. We love getting out every day where we practice and play. They can enjoy this until midnight on Sunday night. When 8 a.m. comes around Monday, we’re going to get ready for conference.”

When the Bureau County rivals meet next year, it will be as Three Rivers East foes with the shift of the conference lines form North/South to East/West.

The Three Rivers is exploring playing a full conference schedule beyond that.

BV scored six straight points, including two hoops by Neuhalfen to open up a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Neuhalfen hit a three to start the second quarter up with a 17-7 lead. The Storm stretched their lead to 28-15 at the half on a drive by Neuhalfen and a basket by Johnston.

Brandt just didn’t play smart basketball in the first half, getting into too much early foul trouble..

“It wasn’t the officiating. We made some silly fouls. First quarter fouls are just as important as third and fourth quarter. Puts you on the bench earlier.

That’s a different guy who’s in there that doesn’t play as much.”

Duffin hooped to open the third quarter for Princeton. The Storm answered with five straight with a bucket by Johnston and Neuhalfen scoring on a drive and two free throws to give the Storm what would be their biggest lead of the night at 33-17.

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Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen glides for a shot over Princeton’s Nathan Duffy in Saturday’s Bureau County battle at the Storm Cellar. The Storm won 55-46.

A three and a two by Duffin and a jumper by Clark pulled the Tigers within 39-28 at quarter’s end.

Marquis said the Storm played with passion on defense in the first half, but showed fatigue in the second and didn’t get out on shooters like they should, “but buckled down when they needed to.”

Notes: The freshmen got the day off at 3:30 p.m. with some excitement with the Storm topping the Tigers 54-51 in overtime. Schoff led the Storm with 17 points with PHS countering with Colby Robbins (18). There was no drama in the sophomore game, where the Kittens ran away to a 23-1 first quarter lead on the way to a 71-35 triumph. Jake Reinhardt led the Kittens with 15 points with Skye Behrends, Tanner Kuhne and Isaac Salazar adding nine each and Dalton Jilderda eight…. Princeton returns to action at Prouty Gym Tuesday vs.

Rochelle with the sophomores tipping off at 5:30 p.m. The Storm travels to Amboy on Friday.

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princeton: Ace Hardware Retail Support Center Apollo Theater Bead Buzz Jewelry Design Bureau County Metro Center Bureau County Republican Central Bank Centrue Bank (North & South) Champion Heartland Bank & Trust (North & South) Jillian’s Hair Design Logan Jr. High School Midland States Bank (North & South) Mission County MTM Recognition Perry Memorial Hospital Princeton Public Library ServiceMaster Sherwin Williams

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Swimming

Basketball roundup

Dolphins make a big splash vs. Clinton

Lady Lions top Rockford Christian

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Shiela Browning had 25 points and Vanessa Martinez added 11 points and 13 rebounds to lead LaMoille/Ohio to a 56-46 win over Rockford Christian in the Amboy Shootout Saturday.

Galva 40, Bureau Valley 32: The Storm fell in nonconference play Monday to the Wildcats at the Storm Cellar. Nicole Bornsheuer had 12 points and 13 rebounds for Bureau Valley (4-5). Heaven Bennett added six points and 12 rebounds.

The Bureau Valley sophomores posted a 39-34 in the prelim behind Savannah Brunoehler (19 points) and Shiela Browning Savannah Dean 10.

25 points for Putnam County 62, Somonauk 28: Lady Lions The Lady Panthers rolled in non conference play on the road Saturday behind Carly Gonet (15 points) and Allison Voss (14).

Mendota 63, Winnebago 40: Abby Bromoschenkel scored 17 points and Ally Bromoschenkel added 14 to lead the Lady Trojans in Big Northern play on the road Saturday.

Boys basketball Putnam County 59, DePue 34: Evan Krieser scored 23 points to lead the Panthers in Friday’s Tri-County Conference championship. Jose Reyes led DePue in defeat with 13 points and Isaac Reyes added nine.

Putnam County won the sophomore game 44-23.

Mendota 45, Rockford Christian 32: Mark Prescott poured in 26 points as the Trojans (5-1) rolled in Big Northern play on the road Saturday.

Scoreboard Basketball

Junior high boys

Robbins 18, Shultz 12 Loftus 12, Farraher 10, Youngren 7, Sisler 2. BV: Schoff 17, Guerrero 10, Edlefson 9, Gibson 8, Peterson 7, Sebby 4.

BVEC Tournament at DePue

At LaMoille

Saturday: Ohio 23, Malden 8. Ohio: Rogers 8, Reuter 6. Malden: Colmone 6.

LaMoille 42, Bradford 40. LaMoille: Perry 15, Sarff 11. Brad: Rouse 18, Stahl 8.

Ladd 30, BV North 17. Ladd: Cissel 10.

BVN: Schoff 7.

Monday: Game 4 - (1) BV South vs. (9) Ohio. Game 5 - (2) DePue vs. (7) Neponset.

Wednesday: Game 6 - (5) Ladd vs. winner 4, 6 p.m. Game 7 - (3) LaMoille vs. winner 5, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday: Third place - losers 6-7, 6 p.m. Title - winners 6-7, 7:15 p.m.

High School boys

Leland/Earlville 9 14 15 11 - 49 LaMoille/Ohio 15 12 12 14 - 53 Leland/Earlville (1-5, 0-1): Aviles 3-6 0-0 6, Leal 0-0 0-0 0, Frieders 0-0 0-0 0, M. Lowry 0-0 0-0 0, Baumbach 3-9 (0-1) 4-4 10, Bomstad 7-17 (2-3) 0-1 16, Stiles 2-8 (0-2) 0-0 4, B. Lowry 4-8 1-2 9, Saylor 1-4 2-3 4. Totals: 20-52 (2-6) 7-10 49. Fouls: 16. Rebounds: 28 (Bomstad 8, B. Lowry 7).

Turnovers: 16.

LaMoille/Ohio (3-3, 1-0): DeLong 1-1 3-4 5, Schweickert 1-4 (0-2) 0-2 2, Powers 0-1 (0-1) 3-4 4, Lovgren 2-6 1-1 5, Morris 10-15 1-2 21, Tudor 1-3 (1-1) 0-0 3, Gross 4-7 (2-2) 0-1 10, Mills 0-0 0-0 0, Becker 1-2 0-0 2, Debruhl 1-3 0-0 2, Lucas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 21-42 (3-6) 8-14 53. Fouls: 12.

Rebounds: 23 (Morris 12). Turnovers: 14.

Prelim: L/E 38, L/O 37. L/E: B. Lowry 10, Stiles 9, Aviles 7. L/O: Stamberger 16, Debruhl 8, Schulte 8.

Friday’s scores

Henry 77, Lowpoint 43 Rockridge 80, Hall 45 Geneseo 62, Sterling 54 LaMoille/Ohio 53, Earlville/Lelamnd 49 Marquette 65, Peoria Christian 64 Mendota 45, Rockford Christian 32 Ottawa 67, L-P 61 Putnam County 56, DePue 34 Amboy Shootout

Dixon 56, Amboy 24 At Manlius

Princeton 7 8 13 18 - 46 Bureau Valley 14 14 11 16 - 55 PHS (1-4): Brockman 0-1 0-0 0, Friel 1-1 0-0 2, Duffin 5-9 (1-3) 8-11 19, Vaccaro 4-10 (2-6) 2-7 12, Schmidt 1-5 (0-2) 0-0 2, Hicks 1-7 0-0 2,Duffy 1-3 (0-1) 0-0 2, Clark 3-6 (1-3) 0-0 7. Totals: 16-42 (4-16) 10-19 46.

Fouls: 21. Rebounds: 25 (Duffin 9, Hicks 7).

Turnovers: 18. Assists: 9 (Duffin 2, Vaccaro 2, Schmidt 2, Duffy 2). Steals: 5 (Duffin 2).

BV (4-2): Balensiefen 0-2 0-0 0, Johnson 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, Johnston 5-9 (0-1) 6-8 16, Mead 1-3 2-4 4, Miller 3-4 (0-11) 0-2 6, Neuhalfen 9-13 (0-2) 8-8 26, Shipp 0-1 0-0 0, Young 1-6 (0-1) 0-2 2.Totals: 19-40 (0-6) 16-23 55. Fouls: Rebounds: 30 (Johnston 8, Miller 6). Turnovers: 9. Assists: 8. Steals: 6 (Neuhalfen 2, Mead 2, Young 2). Charges taken: Neuhalfen.

Sophs: Princeton 71-35. PHS: Reinhardt 15, Kuhne 9, Behrends 9, Salazar 9, Jilderda 8, Wedekind 6, Poorman 4, Bibula 3, Foes 2, Torchia 2, Foes 2, Schmidt 1.

Freshmen: BV 54-51 (OT). PHS (1-2):

Blaze wins tournament The Bureau County Blaze 10u went 4-0 to win the recent Mahomet Indoor Tournament. Team members are (front row, from left) coach Jason Krich, Katie Bates, Katie Sexton, Darla Kepner, Olivia Alter, Jenna O’Donnell, Bri Broers and coach Brady Bushnell; (back row) coach Greg Sayler, Paige Manning, Tyra Sayler, Madison Krich, Avery Bushnell, McKenna Solomon, Elle Jarrett, Trysta Foster and coach Joe Bates.

Wrestle

From Page 9 quette, Mendota, Rockford Lutheran, Seneca, Streator and Westmont.

At Princeton: Tyler Hammitt (145) placed second and Dominick Biggs (182) was third for Princeton in the Blackmark Tournament at Prouty Gym Saturday.

IKWF At Byron: Six wrestlers for the Tiger Town Tanglers took home first-place honors Sunday at Byron — Kameron

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LaSalette Academy 18 13 20 8 - 59 LaMoille/Ohio 8 16 8 6 - 38 LaSalette (2-2): Aviles 3-6 0-0 6, Leal 0-0 0-0 0, Frieders 0-0 0-0 0, M. Lowry 0-0 0-0 0, Baumbach 3-9 (0-1) 4-4 10, Bomstad 7-17 (2-3) 0-1 16, Stiles 2-8 (0-2) 0-0 4, B. Lowry 4-8 1-2 9, Saylor 1-4 2-3 4. Totals: 20-52 (2-6) 7-10 49. Fouls: 16. Rebounds: 28 (Bomstad 8, B. Lowry 7). Turnovers: 16.

LaMoille/Ohio (3-4): DeLong 1-1 3-4 5, Schweickert 1-4 (0-2) 0-2 2, Powers 0-1 (0-1) 3-4 4, Lovgren 2-6 1-1 5, Morris 10-15 1-2 21, Tudor 1-3 (1-1) 0-0 3, Gross 4-7 (2-2) 0-1 10, Mills 0-0 0-0 0, Becker 1-2 0-0 2, Debruhl 1-3 0-0 2, Lucas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 21-42 (3-6) 8-14 53. Fouls: 12. Rebounds: 23 (Morris 12). Turnovers: 14.

Prelim: LaSalette 48, L/O 31. LaSalette: Middlemore 13, Populus 10. L/O: Stamberger 11, Stuepfert 9 Colmone Classic at Hall

Red Pool: Fieldcrest, Hall, Stark County, Quest Academy.

White pool: Bureau Valley, Hall JV, Mendota, St. Bede.

Wersinger. Michael Kurth, Ace Christiansen, Augie Christiansen, Matthew Harris and Peyton Hammerich.

Six more reached the finals, placing second overall — Gavin Lanham, Triston Lasson, Braden Boyles, Charlie Korey, Chase Tatum and Blake Shofner.

Also for TTT, Kai Walowski, Anthony Vujanov, Coby Hill, Conner Alter and Brody Spencer all placed third and Cole Walowski, Karter Monroe, P. Brody Reviglio, Payton Walowski, Kody Mongan and Jimmy Kurth took fourth.

Monday: Mendota vs. St. Bede, 5 p.m., Fieldcrest vs. Stark County, 6:30 p.m., Hall vs. Quest Academy, 8 p.m.

Dec. 17: St. Bede vs. Hall JV, 5 p.m., Mendota vs. Bureau Valley, 6:30 p.m., Fieldcrest vs. Quest Academy, 8 p.m.

Dec. 18: Bureau Valley vs. St. Bede, 5 p.m., Hall JV vs. Mendota, 6:30 p.m., Hall vs. Stark County, 8 p.m.

Dec. 20: Stark County vs. Quest Academy, 5 p.m., Hall JV vs. Bureau Valley – 6:30 p.m., Hall vs. Fieldcrest, 8 p.m.

Dec. 21: 7th place - 4th White Pool vs.

4th Red Pool, 3 p.m. 5th place - 3rd White Pool vs. 3rd Red Pool, 4:30 p.m. 3rd place 2nd White Pool vs. 2nd Red Pool, 6 p.m. Title - 1st White Pool vs. 1st Red Pool, 7:30 p.m.

High school girls Friday scores

Dixon 44, Streator 23 Galva 40, Bureau Valley 32 Ottawa 51, L-P 25 Sterling 49, Geneseo 47 (2 OT) Amboy Shootout

Dixon 34, Amboy 27 Riverdale 49, Morrison 47

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The Illinois Valley Dolphins defeated Clinton 587-173 Saturday. The IVD boys brought home 31 first-place ribbons, 27 seconds and 20 thirds; the girls took 26 first places, 32 seconds and 18 thirds.

Ashley Heagy of Peru, Charleigh Holmes of Spring Valley and Linnea LeeBrown of Princeton all took home a first place in every event they swam. There were five boys, Gunnar Jauch of Spring Valley, brothers Christopher (7) and Jacob (11) Lowery of Peru, Keegan Miller of Utica, and Jacob Pocivasek of Peru, who all took home a first place in every event that they swam.

Bureau County swimmers earning state qualifying times were Holmes (200 IM, 100 free, 50 breast), Jauch (100 fly, 100 free, 50 breast) and Lee-Brown (200 free, 100 fly). Caden Brooks of Princeton posted district qualifying times in the 200 IM, 100 free and 50 breast.

Lions

From Page 9 tors sank a trey and a deuce to go up by seven, 31-24, at the half.

LaSalette, located about three hours away to the southeast in Georgetown, Ill., posted a lead of seven to 23 points throughout the second half of their win.

LaMoille sophomore Josh Gross added 10 points, including a pair of treys, off the bench to his team’s win on Friday.

• Brandon Lowry’s layup with 2.1 seconds left to play lifted Leland/Earlville to a 38-37 win in Friday’s JV game. L/O fell, 48-31, as well, to LaSalette Academy.

LaMoille/Ohio 56, Rockford Christian 46. L/O (4-3): Browning 11 (1) 2-5 25, V. Martinez 4 3-6 11, S. Martinez 2 2-2 6, Hughes 3 0-0 6, Geuther 2 0-1 4, Bennett 1 2-2 4. Totals: 23 (1) 9-16 56.

DeVenney 1 0-1 0, Bennett 3 0-0 6, S. Reuter 0 0-0 0, Kepner 2 2-2 6, Petros 0 1-2 1.

Totals: 12 8-13 32.

SOPHS: BV 39-34. BV: Brunoehler 18, Dean 10.

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Putnam County 62, Somonauk 28.PC: Gonet 15, A. Voss 14.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BETTY JO ) PRETZSCH, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-107 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Betty Jo Pretzsch.

Letters of office were issued to Don E. Pretzsch of 6123 Brook Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22044 and Timothy E. Pretzsch of 2515 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 as Independent Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executors, or both, on or before June 12, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the

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Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2013.

(d) Date of Recording: October 29, 2009 (e) County where recorded: Bureau County, IL (f) Recording Document Identification: Document No. 2009R06009 Dated: November 20, 2013. /s/ Mary Romanelli Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney for Plaintiff Douglas R. Lindstrom, Jr. LANE & WATERMAN LLP 220 N. Main Street, #600 Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 324-3246 (563) 324-1616 (Fax) Email: dlindstrom@l-wlaw.com Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, 2013.

said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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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: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1216929. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1216929 Case Number: 12 CH 00086 TJSC#: 33-22156 I572705 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, 2013.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) RICHARD A. FUNDERBERG; WORLDWIDE ) ASSET PURCHASING II, LLC; UNKNOWN ) OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) CHANCERY NO. 13 CH 102 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION – NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/2-413, 5-15-1501(c) 5/15-1502 AND 5/15-1503) The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above captioned action, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-207, 5/15-1502 and 5/15-1503, that the above captioned action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois, seeking to foreclose mortgage covering the following described real estate situated in Bureau County, Illinois, to wit: 1. Legal description: The East 55 feet of Lot 207 in the East Addition to the Village of Tiskilwa, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, page 32.

Parcel ID Number: 22-07-452-008 2. Common address or location of the mortgaged premises: 645 East Main Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 and for such other relief. Summons were duly issued by the Court as provided by law and this action is now pending.

Unless you file your answer to the Complaint in this action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois on or before December 26, 2013, default may be entered against you.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The Court in which the action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record are: Richard A. Funderberg 4. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 645 East Main Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368 5. Identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed are as follows: (a) Name of Mortgagor: Richard A. Funderberg (b) Name of Mortgagee: Central Bank Illinois (c) Date of Mortgage: October 29, 2009

ESTATE AUCTION ANTIqUES/ COllECTAblES & mOrE!!

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711 N. Railroad St., Seatonville, IL 61359 (formerly St. Gertrude’s Church & Hall) Go to auctionzip.com for full sale bill & photos Sale by

bUrkArT & HANSEN AUCTION SErvICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) The Following DODGE TRUCK, TRACTOR, ROSEANNA STEEN, et al ) TOOLS, FIREARMS, FURNITURE, JEWELRY Defendant ) &COLLECTIBLE ITEMS FROM THE PAUL 12 CH 00086 BIVINS ESTATE will be sold at the ON SITE NOTICE OF SALE LOCATION of 17766 Wyanet-Walnut Rd or PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursu1400 E. in Wyanet, IL: ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 TIME:10:00 A.M. a.m. on January 7, 2014, at the office of Russell, View Photos& Listing on website: English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. www.tumblesonauction.com West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the follow2012 DODGE RAM TRUCK 1500 ST/SLT Hemi ing described real estate: 5.7 w/ 21,449 Miles (One Owner-Purchased THE WEST 79 FEET OF LOT 13 IN New) ELSTON’S ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS& TOOL TOWN, NOW CITY , OF PRINCETON; RELATED ITEMS: International Case IH #245 ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN Diesel Tractor w/ Loader 5’ Bucket #7QA; King THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE Kutter 4’ Mower Deck w/ PTO Blade; 1997 STATE OF ILLINOIS. Wallace Utility Trailer; 1974 Fruehauf Semi Commonly known as 223 SOUTH VERNON Trailer; Cub Cadet Lawnmowers: LT 1050 & STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 #2166; Sm. 2 Wheel Open Trailer; Sm. Rear 3 Property Index No. 16-16-182-003. The real estate Point Blade; Huskee 42” Lawn sweep; Sears is improved with a gray vinyl siding one story Toolbox; Socket Sets, Wrenches, Hammers; single family home with a one car attached garage.

Husquarvarna Chain Saw; JD Electric Chain Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by cerSaw; Gas Weed Eaters; Sm. Pressure Washer; tified funds at the close of the sale payable to Hyd. Floor Jack; Come-a-longs; Upright Air The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party Compressor; Box End/Open End Wrenches; checks will be accepted. The balance, including Grease Guns; Fence Charger; Mole Traps; the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Garden Tools; Ladders Including 22’ Alum. Ext Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcuLadder; Lg. Amount of Shop Tools; Shop Vac; lated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for Creeper; Car Ramps; Metal Cabinets; Gun each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid Cabinets; Gun Cleaning Kits; Fire Flight Camo by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified Bow; 2 Sm. Sentry Safes; Air Purifier; Gas funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four BBQ Grill; Lg. Amount of Highway Construction (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee Items & Iron Pcs acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its FIREARMS: Remington Mod 1100 12 Ga Auto; credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment Remington 22 Cal Pump Mod 572; Winchester creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential Air Rifle Mod 425; Coast to Coast 20 Ga real estate whose rights in and to the residential Shotgun; Sturm Ruger Auto; Noble 410 Ga real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject Pump Mod Beretta Mod 950 B5-25 Cal; Bureau County Republican 2 col (2.4861) x 6 70X; inches property is subject to general real estate taxes, Dbl Duece Buddy Arms Derringer; 22 Cal Blank special assessments, or special taxes levied against Pistol; JC Higgins Single Shot 410 Ga Bolt Action; Mossberg 12 Ga Slug Gun; Fox Dbl BrlSavage Single Trigger; Riverside Arms 12 Ga REAL ESTATE AUCTION Shot Gun .32± ac. Residential Lot FURNITURE: 2 Matching Full Size Beds & Night Stands; 3 Piece Maple Bedroom Set; King December 14, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

Size Bed; Dresser w/ Mirror; Cedar Chests; Occasional Chairs; Empire Hutch-Desk; Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton, IL Maple Round Table w/ 6 Chairs & Server; Blue Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.

Upholstered Sofa, Rocker/Recliner & Lift Chair; Lg. & Sm. Vizio Flat Screen TVs & Phillips Property Description: .32± acre lot located at TV; Brown Upholstered Rocker/Recliner; 19 Sunset Ct., Princeton, IL 61368. Appx. lot Sm. Bookshelf; Several Maple Lamp Tables& dimension is 186 ft. x 111.67 ft. x 118.8 ft. x 114.98 Coffee Table; Maple Sectional Sofa; Pro Form ft. Road frontage approximately 115± ft. Electric, Electric Treadmill; Upholstered & Plaid Sofas; gas, sanitary sewer and water-municipal to site. Tax Quilt Stand; Lamps; Several Sm. Dressers and parcel number is identified as 16-21-101-048. Incl.

More Various Misc. Furniture Pieces 10 ft. x 10 ft. utility shed w/2 lawn mowers & weeder.

APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD, JEWELRY& COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: GE Electric Stove; Auction Terms & Conditions: Ten (10) percent Newer Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator/ earnest money deposit of contract selling price Freezer w/Indoor Water/Ice Dispenser; GE is required on auction day at time of signing the Washer; Kitchen Aid Dryer; Mont. Ward purchase agreement. Remaining due upon closing.

Upright Freezer & Refrigerator; Microwave; Closing to occur on or about January 31, 2014.

Sm. Kitchen Appliances Including Crock Pot Property is being sold on an “as is/where is” basis. & Roaster; Pyrex; Corningware; Tupperware; Bidder(s) should arrange financing and perform due Thermos; Two Gold Pieces Including One diligence prior to the auction. Bidder(s) assume(s) Dollar 1803-1903 & 2 Dollar 1900; Lg. Amount of Costume Jewelry & Rings Including Gold; all responsibility for obtaining any financing for the Pocket &Wrist Watches; Set of Rosay Pattern purchase of property and neither Owner/Seller nor Noritake China; Crock Jug; Teapots; Milkglass Broker/Auction Company assumes any responsibil& Pressed Glass; Several Sets of Silver Plate ity for Buyer’s inability to obtain financing. Seller Flatware; Books; Purses & Suitcases; Playing will provide a survey on the day of the auction. Any Cards; Various Pictures & Frames; Sheets, announcements made the day of the auction take Towels, Bedding & Linens; King Size Electric precedence over any previously advertised terms Blanket; Hunting Clothes, Shoes, & Boots; and/or conditions.

Handicap Walkers; Fans; Eureka Vacuum

ESTATE AUCTION

THURSDAY,DEC. 12, 2013

Seller: Evangelical Covenant Church Seller Atty: Robert Russell, 815-875-4555 Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C.

For info call Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker 815-875-7418 or timothy.a.harris@prudential.com Full details at www.capitalag.com Capital Auction service by: Agricultural Timothy A. Harris, CAPS Property Services, Inc. IL Auction Lic. #441.001976

PAUL E BIVINS ESTATE,

WYANET, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC #040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ROSEANNA STEEN, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 00086 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 7, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 223 SOUTH VERNON STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-16-182-003. The real estate is improved with a gray vinyl siding one story single family home with a one car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1216929.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216929 Case Number: 12 CH 00086 TJSC#: 33-22156 I572705 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, 2013.

15 Kid Scoop Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 • Kid Scoop • 15

© 2013 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 29, No. 52

Mrs. Claus is decorating her Christmas tree.

She knows just where she wants each ornament to go. Do the math and then draw a line from each ornament to its place.

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A science project that also makes a great holiday gift!

Put on your lab coat and some Christmas music, work with an adult helper and make a crystal tree grow!

STUFF YOU’LL NEED:

STUFF YOU’LL NEED:

drop of glycerin

a shallow dish

6 tbsp salt

6 tbsp laundry bluing

a jar with a tight lid

6 tbsp water

sponge

plastic figure or decoration small enough to fit in jar

clear epoxy glue

distilled water glitter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the shallow dish, mix together the water, salt, bluing liquid and ammonia.

Stir until the salt dissolves.

2. Cut a sponge into the shape of a Christmas tree and set in the sh. shallow dish.

3. Depending on the temperaturee ity, and humidity, ould crystals should tallization) grow (crystallization) xt 10 to 12 over the next hours—thee dryer the air the better. You can top up the solutionn to keep your tree growing.

Standards Link: k: Science Investigation: Conduct simple experiments.

What happened?

Put these sentences in order!

1. Glue your ornament or figure to the inside surface of your lid. Allow it to dry.

2. Fill the jar to the top with distilled water.

Add glitter and a drop of glycerin. The glycerin will keep the glitter from falling too quickly.

3. Screw on the lid. Be careful not to dislodge your ornament.

4. Turn it over and watch it snow!

How many snowflakes can you find on this page?

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Look through the newspaper to find something: sweet made from crystals about trees about Santa about winter weather

GLITTERING CRYSTALS DISSOLVE GLYCERIN GROWING SPONGE SCREW SWEET WATCH SNOW DISH GLUE TREE JAR MIX

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

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W A E X S P T W R I

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G N I R E T T I L G G S C R E W T R E E

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

News Talk

Look through the newspaper for different ways to start sentences. Find examples of startling statements, quotations, prepositional phrases, questions and more.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use reading skills and strategies to interpret informational text.

How does winter feel? Smell? Sound?

Taste? Look? Use these thoughts to write a poem about winter.

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

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From you, for you

We want to hear from you – From you, for you is an interactive page for readers to share their photos, questions and comments. For information on how to submit a story, question or comment, contact BCR Copy Editor Sarah Maxwell at smaxwell@bcrnews.com.

Mark Friedrich submitted this photo of a fountain converted into a Christmas Tree.

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