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Obituaries
Meeting Minutes
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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These ISP patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by targeting those who choose to ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply buckle up, Graham said. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.
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