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Bureau County questions proposed annexation Board members discuss impact and concerns

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — A chunk of Bureau County land that could be annexed into the city of Peru has Bureau County board members questioning possible effects it could have on the county.

At Monday’s meeting,

board member Mary Jane Marini requested more information about the proposed annexation, which concerns a piece of property north of Interstate 80 on the west side of Plank Road, with 131 acres in Bureau County and 1 acre in LaSalle County. It was pointed out the piece of property is farmland.

It was said Northern

White Sand is wanting to operate on the property. Board member John Baracani confirmed at a recent township meeting it was said the land would be used to store sand before being shipped on the railroad.

After looking into the matter, Bureau County State’s Attorney Pat Herrmann discovered the city of Peru is proceeding with the annexation under the provision of landowner’s consent and city approval.

Herrmann confirmed

if the piece of property is annexed into Peru, the only change for Bureau County would be the county’s zoning ordinance would no longer be applicable to the piece of land — the land would then be covered by Peru’s zoning ordinance.

Herrmann also said while the annexation would stretch across county lines, it would not change school boundaries or the county line. He confirmed taxes would stay the same, as the piece of property would remain in Bureau County.

Herrmann said the county does not have standing to stop this, only the landowner has control. County board member Robert Albrecht asked if there was a reason the county should try to fight the annexation.

Herrmann replied his only concern with the matter was the county losing zoning control and not knowing if that would affect the health and welfare of the Bureau County citizens.

Other board members asked Herrmann what Peru would want with the

land. Herrmann replied he couldn’t say because he would be speculating.

Board member Micah Robinson had obtained a letter sent to Hall Township describing the annexation, which also provided a map of the piece of property looking to be annexed.

From the letter he shared with board members, Peru would be voting on the annexation at its regular council meeting on Dec. 15.

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Tiskilwa approves tax levy

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Village Board on Tuesday approved a tax levy of $71,750, an increase of $830 from last year’s levy.

Mayor Randy Philhower reported the village’s equalized assessed valuation is down again for the sixth year in a row, and is anticipated to be down for another year before it goes back up when some foreclosed houses sell in the village and other houses sell affecting the village’s EAV. In other business, Village Engineer Jack Kusek told board members two bridges in town have been placed on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s five-year replacement plan. Those bridges carry Rocky Run over Arch and Jefferson streets.

Construction expenses will be paid by the federal government (80 percent), Bureau County (10 percent) and the village

(10 percent). Philhower said the village’s share for those two bridges is estimated at $33,000, plus engineering expenses.

Kusek said the weight limit is being increased on the Jefferson Street bridge to 21 tons so federal funding can be secured for its replacement while Arch Street bridge’s weight limit is 5-7 tons.

Kusek said he doesn’t agree with the 21-ton weight limit on the Jefferson Street bridge because it is the same as the Arch Street bridge.

After some board members asked about whether these bridges would last for another five years, Philhower said he knows there are other bridges in the area in worse shape than these two bridges and people are still able to drive on them.

Village board members approved $50 Christmas bonuses for two full-time village employees and $25 gift certificates for police officers and zoning

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Princeton Elementary School students celebrated the holiday season by singing during their Christmas program Tuesday at Princeton High School.

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka dies after a stroke

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has passed away at the age of 70.

Her office released a statement confirming she died early Wednesday due to complications from a stroke she suffered Year 168 No. 149 Two Sections - 32 Pages

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Tuesday.

Topinka, a Republican, had just won a second term last month in a tough race with Democratic challenger Sheila Simon, the former lieutenant governor.

Topinka was born in the Chicago suburb of Riverside. She was a 1962 graduate of Ferry Hall High School in Lake For-

est and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in 1966 from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Upon graduation, she became a reporter for several award-winning suburban Chicago newspapers, and eventually rose through the ranks to became an editor.

Topinka began her

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political career as a state representative from the western suburbs in 1980.

Serving two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives positioned Topinka for a successful bid for State Senate in 1984. Ten years later, Topinka joined the Illinois State Treasurer race and was elected to the position.

Topinka previously served three terms as Illinois State Treasurer, was a former Illinois GOP chairwoman and ran for governor in 2006.

When Topinka was sworn in as Illinois State Comptroller in 2011, she became the first woman in Illinois history to serve in two state constitutional offices.

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‘O Come All Ye Faithful ...’

First Lutheran’s annual Christmas Carol Sing is Dec. 21 ple to feel anything other than to come and sing joyfully.”

Dorsch said last year’s event was nothing short of memorable with the sound of voices filling the sanctuary. He said the reason so many people came was quite simple ...

“They were there because they wanted to sing.”

Dorsch encourages people to come, dress casually and just plan on experiencing the sounds of Christmas. He stressed the event is not a religious-based activity, rather a time for area folks to gather together and sing Christmas carols they know and love.

“Our Christmas Carol sing is a folksy-type of event, not stuffy at all,” Dorsch said.

To add to the incredible sound of an entire church collectively singing Christmas carols, Larry B. Peterson will again be accompanying the crowd on the organ for the event. Peterson is the director of music for Augustana College Campus Ministries and instructor of organ for the Augustana Department of Music in Rock Island. He holds a master’s degree in music from the Eastman School of Music.

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By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com.

PRINCETON — When John Wade originally wrote “O Come All Ye Faithful,” one might wonder if he had the foresight to be thinking about the annual Christmas Carol Sing, hosted by the First Lutheran Church in Princeton.

“O Come All Ye Faithful ... Joyful and triumphant.”

Set for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton, the event last year was a huge success — more chairs had to be set up to accommodate all the area folks who came to hear and sing Christmas carols/music. This year will no doubt be a repeat performance, as First Lutheran gets ready to invite the entire community to come celebrate the holiday with them through song and music.

“How long has it been since you sang Christmas carols?” asked Dick Dorsch of Princeton, who helps organize the event.

“We urge you to come and sing carols in love ...

“There is no freewill offering; this is our (First Lutheran’s) gift to the community,” he continued. “We don’t want peo-

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Larry B. Peterson (left) and Dick Dorsch go through some of the music Peterson will play at the Princeton First Lutheran old-fashioned Christmas Carol Sing, set for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Peterson is the organist for the event. Dorsch is one of the organizers for the communitywide sing-a-long. various Lutheran congregations throughout the country and in various leadership roles in many professional organizations. He has been active as a recitalist, clinician and composition.

The father of 10 children, Peterson refers to the event at First Lutheran as

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“a Norman Rockwell-type of event.”

“This will be less of a concert, and more of a big family sing-a-long,” Peterson said.

Dorsch said the municipal band concert set for later in the day won’t conflict with the Christmas Carol Sing and will give

area folks the opportunity to have a full afternoon of song and music.

Refreshments will be served in the church’s fellowship hall after the Christmas Carol Sing. The

public is invited.

“O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”

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Soloist Suarez sings his way home for the holidays

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

Dane Suarez will perform along with Sue Gillio as soloists for the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra on Sunday at Ottawa High School.

Under the direction of music director and conductor Lucia Matos, Suarez will perform “Mille Cherubini in Coro,” “Maoz Tzur,” “O Holy Night” Suarez and “White Christmas.”

The program will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Ottawa High School auditorium.

Suarez, a graduate of Princeton High School, had made music his life.

Suarez said performing the arts is the most significant aspect of his life.

“They are so important to me. Not only because of the impact singing has made on me and on other people, but without them I wouldn’t have my best friends, my amazing girlfriend, my mentors, my life experiences, my hardship,” he said.

After graduation Suarez went on to obtain his bachelor of arts from Butler University. Later he graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a master of music degree in vocal performance and literature.

Suarez was a 2014 National Semi-Finalist in

the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

“I didn’t advance to the grand finals, but it was a fantastic and exciting journey,” he said.

Suarez said he has been excited about music since the first or second grade when he had a solo in the school Christmas program. Not long after, he joined the St. Louis Children’s Choir, Quarter Notes and Half Pints. He also went on to perform in many Homestead Festival productions, with various school choirs and other productions, making music a central point of his life.

Suarez comes from a highly musical family and greatly appreciates the support they’ve provided him.

“My mother sings, my dad sings and plays drums, my sisters both sing and one plays piano, my brother sings and plays guitar. I always say that the members of my family are my biggest fans ... and they are,” he added.

He began singing opera at Butler University.

While music held true in all his future plans, it wasn’t until his junior year Suarez really found what he was looking for.

“I switched voice teachers and began to study with Mary Anne Scott. She was the one who really exposed me to opera and said, “You can do this,” he said. “With the overwhelmingly gen-

erous support of people in Princeton, I attended La Musica Lirica summer opera (2009) program in Novafeltria, Italy.”

It was there Suarez realized opera was his future.

“It’s a very hard business and opera companies are closing, but I do believe that opera is alive and well,” Suarez said.

Suarez made his role debut as Don José (Carmen) at Aspen Music Festival this past summer.

For the 2014-15 season, he starred as the Duke of Mantua (Rigoletto) at Opera in the Heights and will make his main stage debut with Fort Worth Opera in Thomas’s Hamlet. This season he will perform the roles of Tsar Berendey (The Snow Maiden) and Paolo (Francesca da Rimini) with Bel Cantanti Opera. He will also sing as Edwin in the Kálmán’s Die Csárdásfürstin.

Currently residing in Washington D.C., Suarez said he is excited to return home for the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra performance.

“I love coming home to perform as so many people have watched me grow up from my first role of Louis in “The King and I” to Harold Hill in “The Music Man” to singing opera arias in concert, raising money to go to Italy,” he said. “I believe some would say that ‘there’s no place like home for the holidays.’”

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SV City Clerk announces special hours SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley City Clerk and Local Election Official Rebecca Hansen has announced her office at 215 N. Greenwood St. will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Dec. 15, through Monday, Dec. 22,

for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions for the consolidated election to be held April 7, 2015, for the following offices: alderman of the First Ward (four-year term), alderman of the Second Ward (four-year term), alderman of the Third Ward

(four-year term), alderman of the Third Ward (two-year term) and alderman of the Fourth Ward (four-year term).

Questions regarding this may be directed to the city clerk’s office at 815-6644221.

Children’s winter coat, hat and glove distribution program Dec. 17-19 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Food Pantry will hold its children’s winter coat/hat and glove distribution program from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 and 19. Families must

reside in Bureau County and must pre-register.

Pre-registration can be done from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday. Proof of residency and 30-day income ver-

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Coats will be distributed at 1019 N. Main in Princeton.

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Artwork from BVS in your local Casey’s General Store

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

BUDA — Bureau Valley South’s third-grade teacher Laurie Bitting has found a way for students to communicate with the community.

Bitting, along with the help of Casey’s manager Jerri Neuhalfen, has been hanging students’ artwork in the windows of the local Casey’s General Store.

“I think anytime we can showcase what we are doing here at school makes a closer connection,” Bitting said. “I thought it would be a simple way to share what we do here at school with the public.”

Bitting said she hangs her Buda students’ artwork up in the Buda Casey’s General Store, the Sheffield students’ artwork up in Sheffield Casey’s, and the Wyanet students’ artwork up in the Wyanet Casey’s.

“The parents loved it, and the public loved it,” Bitting said.

Many people love to stand around and drink their coffee inside Casey’s. The art is a great conversation piece for them, Bitting said, and it is something fun to look

Topinka From Page 1 “Never without her signature sense of humor, Judy was a force of nature. She left her mark on the state she has called home her entire life. Her leadership improved Illinois and paved the way for countless women in politics,” he said.

State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) said Illinois had lost a great lady.

“Judy was an incredible woman, and she embodied everything that a public servant

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Casey’s manager Jerri Neuhalfen stands next to the Bureau Valley South’s third-grade Buda students’ artwork in Casey’s General Store in Buda. at.

Bitting said she got the idea around Veteran’s Day, and people loved it. She plans to continue displaying holiday artwork in the local Casey’s stores. Neuhalfen, the Casey’s Manager in Buda, agreed this is something she would love to continue, and she is more than willing to help.

Neuhalfen said she loves to see the expressions on kids’ faces as they recognize their artwork up in the windows.

People linger in the store, drinking their coffee and perusing the artwork, said Neuhalfen. She said there has been a great

public reaction, and she is happy to do it for the kids and for the community.

Bitting said she thinks it is wonderful Casey’s General Store is willing to do this for the community.

“I am very appreciative, and the kids just think it’s awesome,” Bitting said.

Bitting said the kids enthusiastically check to make sure she will not forget to hang their work in their hometowns. They love to write their town on the back of their project to be sure she knows where to hang it.

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should be about,” he said.

“My family’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and staff of Judy Baar Topinka.”

State Rep. Frank Mautino called Topinka a tremendous public servant.

“I’ve carried many legislation for her over the past 23 years and have truly enjoyed all the time I’ve spent with her,” he said. “I respected her dedication to her family, friends and the State of Illinois.”

State Rep. Don Moffitt said Topinka will be remembered for many things — her honesty, integrity, enthusiasm

and commitment to the citizens of Illinois to provide good government.

“She should also be remembered for many other things, her love of animals and always including pictures of pets on her Christmas cards, as well as her ready sense of humor that would always lighten a meeting and keep people laughing,” he said. “Judy was a true champion of the average person, of working people, and she was always an encourager —helping people do better and achieve their dreams.”

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Watch out for spirits this holiday season December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

President Barack Obama proclaimed December National Impaired Driving Prevention Month on Nov. 28.

Obama encouraged people in a press release through the office of the Press Secretary.

“During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, let us resolve to do our part to keep our streets and highways safe.

Together, our actions can save lives,” the release stated.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root believes Impaired Driving Prevention Month is important for awareness.

“We should probably have this every month,” Root said.

He said impaired driving is on the rise. Root encourages drivers to “think smart” and to have their designated drivers whenever necessary.

“Think about yourself and others,” Root said.

In Bureau County, Deputy Annette Bonnell in the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office Records Division said there was a total of 11 crashes involving alcohol and 20 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2014.

“As a result of a drunk driver or someone choosing not to buckle up, families all over Illinois will not share the holidays with a loved one this year. We want to help prevent that from happening to another family,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Erica Borggren. “With

Tiskilwa From Page 1 board members.

After advertising for bids for the village’s 11-foot one-way snowplow in the Bureau Valley Chief, no bids were received from interested buyers. Village officials will notify snowplow suppliers in Dixon and Peoria of the availability of the snowplow. If another agency needs it, it could be sold to them for 80 percent of its appraised value without having to advertise for bids again, reported Philhower. A Peoria company had said it would buy the

strong enforcement efforts throughout the year and the upcoming holiday season, we hope to keep fatalities on the decline and save more lives in Illinois.”

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), 867 people have lost their lives on Illinois roads as of Dec. 10 this year. This is 72 fewer people than the same time frame in 2013. If this trend continues, Illinois fatalities will be significantly lower than they were in 2013 and possibly lower than the 911 that occurred in 2009.

In Bureau County, there was one death in 2014 in a motor vehicle crash, but that death did not involve drugs or alcohol, Bonnell said.

A joint campaign by IDOT and law enforcement officials is reminding motorists to “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” throughout the holiday season. To save lives during a time of year that can be one of the most deadly, the enforcement effort will focus on encouraging seat belt use and discouraging drunk driving.

Reported previously in the Bureau County Republican, this prevention month was started in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan, and is annually proclaimed by the White House. In signing the proclamation, Obama said during National Impaired Driving Prevention Month residents should recommit to preventing the loss of life by practicing safe driving practices and reminding others to be sober, drug free and safe on the road.

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snowplow for $1,200, but village officials said at the board meeting in November they wanted to see if the plow could be sold for more money so they first decided to advertise for bids to comply with regulations covering the sale of village property. The village had purchased the plow but found out later it was too big for the village’s equipment.

Philhower also said four wheelchair ramps have been completed with the rest to be done in the spring when the weather improves.

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Street repairs discussed in Spring Valley

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley City Council on Monday authorized City Engineer Larry Good to submit a tip sheet to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a program which would help fund future street repairs.

The city’s Streets and Alleys Committee met last week to discuss specifics concerning the street program.

As previously reported, the program covers a portion of funding for maintenance to roads designated as urban streets.

The council has control

over which streets are selected for the program, but the streets have to meet specific requirements.

The program funding is 80/20, which means the city would be responsible for paying 20 percent of the project and the remaining 80 percent of costs would be paid for by the government.

The city has chosen to do milling and resurfacing work on Cornelia Street from Saint Paul Street to Dakota Street.

The project would also involve curb and gutter work at the Erie and Cleveland street intersections on that strip of road. The city’s 20 percent share of the cost for

the project totals around $57,000.

On Monday during comment period, Spring Valley resident Ken Bogacz, a frequent attendee of the council meetings, said he believed the money should be spent on other roads within the city in worse shape than Cornelia Street.

Alderman Chuck Hansen, who is chairman of the Streets and Alleys Committee, agreed with Bogacz.

“We have a lot of other streets that fall under the FAUS program that are not in the best of shape,” he said. “It’s just the continuity of (the program).

This was probably the

best area we could afford to do at this time.”

The city doesn’t expect to see funding for the project until around 2016-17 or 2017-18.

Mayor Walt Marini had previously pointed out instead of waiting until 2017 to pay the big chunk of $57,000 in one year, the council could begin saving each year leading up until whenever payment is due.

On Monday, the council approved to put aside $20,000, which is what they will continue to do each year until around 2017. The monies are earmarked for the Cornelia Street project.

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Police reports Spring Valley Police Accident

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers James R.M. Hall, 18, of Spring Valley and Jessica A. Strouss, 32, of Princeton occurred in the south parking lot at Hall High School at 3:23 p.m. Dec. 9.

City ordinance violation

Todd J. Casey, 51, of Spring Valley was charged with a city ordinance violation of dog running at large in the 500 block of West Cleveland Street at 11:13 a.m.

Dec. 9.

Princeton Police Accidents

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Christina A. Wahl-Levitt, 51, of Mediapolis, Iowa, and William M. Mason, 34, of Ottawa occurred at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Backbone Road at 2:34 p.m.

Dec. 3.

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Christine

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M. Risatti, 46, of Buda and Herbert G. Zurliene, 74, of Princeton occurred in the alley way behind 210 S. Main St. at 4:50 p.m. Dec. 8.

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Edwin A. Soderberg, 36, of Leroy, Mich. and Nolan R. Fritz, 31, of Wyanet occurred in the intersection of Peru and Main streets at 4:08 p.m. Dec. 8. Soderberg was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to yield when turning left.

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Obituaries Maxine Anderson

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PRINCETON — Maxine Anderson, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at Heritage Health in LaSalle under the caring vigilance of Illinois Valley Hospice.

Maxine was born April 16, 1924, in Princeton to BenjaMaxine min and Litha Ann (Milby) Anderson Carroll. She attended school in the Princeton School District.

She married La Verne Anderson 71 years ago on May 16, 1943, in Princeton. She was a homemaker and also spent 20 years housecleaning outside the home. She was a longtime member of the Bethel Baptist Church.

Maxine was a loving, caring person and enjoyed spending time with family. In her spare time she enjoyed doing crosswords, spending time with a good book, and trying her hand at painting.

Maxine is survived by her children, Wayne (Connie) Anderson of Princeton, Linda (Jerry) Harris of Princeton, Terry Anderson of Mt. Morris, Andy Anderson of Princeton and Bob Anderson of Princeton; five grandchildren, Jon Anderson of Nashville, Tenn., Tony (Leslie) Harris of East Troy, Wis., Jennifer (Brian) Hunter of LaSalle, Malinda Harris of Colchester and Sherry (Curtis) Taylor of Granville; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and four sisters.

Cremation has been accorded and there will be a visitation and memorial service at the Bethel Baptist Church in Princeton on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with the service starting at 11 a.m. Pastor Tim Bachelor will officiate.

Burial of ashes will be at Oakland Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bethel Baptist Church in Princeton or Hospice of Illinois Valley IVCH. All arrangements have been made with Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh. com.

HENRY — Kay E. Wright, 74, of rural Henry passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria. Private memorial and graveside services will be today, Thursday, Dec. 11. The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Davenport

PRINCETON — Betty Miles Davenport, 97, a longtime resident of Princeton, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Princeton.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Richard) Gillfillan of Putnam and Janice Talsky of Rockville, Md.; two grandsons, David Gillfillan of Dixon and Lance (Kristin) Talsky of San Francisco; and two stepchildren, John (Paula) Davenport of Henderson, Ky., and Jane Davenport of San Francisco.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Halsey Miles in 1972; by her second husband, Herbert Davenport in 2003; and a stepson, James Davenport.

She has willed her body to science. A memorial service will be held in the spring.

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

Ida Erven

TISKILWA — Ida “Joanne” Erven, 66, of Tiskilwa died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

Born Dec. 30, 1947, in Princeton to Benjamin and Inez (Staples) Stocking, she married Jay C. Erven Oct. 5, 1968, in Ohio, Ill. He died Jan. 18, 2009.

She was a 1963 graduate of Ohio High School. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Kevin Erven of Tiskilwa; one daughter, Michelle (Mitch) Kruger of Buda; four grandsons, Mitchell, McKinley and Matthew Kruger, all of Buda, and Colton Erven of Tiskilwa; two sisters, Nancy Brandau of Ohio, Ill., and Dorothy Jost of Rockford; and one brother, Gary (Betty) Stocking of Wyanet. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and one son, Elmer Erven.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with Pastor Laura Tanner officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to her family.

Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Branson

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Gertrude “Trudy” Branson, 97, of Lafayette, Ind., formerly of Tampico, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette.

Trudy was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Milltown, Wis., the daughter of John and Martha (Claussen) May. She was united in marriage to Kermit Branson on June 26, 1942, in Jacksonville, Ill. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1983.

She was a 1939 graduate of Illinois College.

There she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Trudy worked as a teacher in Nebo, Ill., and in Tampico. She taught English, French and Latin for more than 20 years.

She was a member of the Tampico United Methodist Church and the Martha Circle at the church. Trudy loved to read and listen to books. She was a ruthless bridge player and in her younger years enjoyed golf.

She is survived by one son, Gary (JoAnne) Branson of St. Simon’s Island, Ga.; and her stepgranddaughter, Tamara (Patrick) Bray of Castle Rock, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister, Nina.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Leanne Keate, from the Tampico Methodist Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Tampico United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

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PRINCETON — A Spring Valley man entered a plea of guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 3 felony of unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis.

Curtis P. Kelly, 34, of Spring Valley entered his plea of guilty Dec. 5 in front of Circuit Judge Marc P. Bernabei.

Kelly was sentenced to serve five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and ordered to pay fines, fees and court costs totaling $1,042 within one year of his release from the Department of Corrections.

On Oct. 17, Tri-DENT Task Force,

assisted by the Spring Valley Police Department, executed a search warrant at Kelly’s Spring Valley residence.

The police recovered approximately four hundred grams of cannabis along with a scale and some baggies.

Kelly had previous felony convictions including aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Marshall County in 2005. He also has 11 misdemeanor convictions between 1997 and 2010, ranging from driving while license revoked to domestic battery to DUI and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Rollick sentenced to jail for cannabis PRINCETON — A New York man entered a plea of guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 3 felony of unlawful possession of cannabis.

Robert A. Rollick, 39, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., entered his plea of guilty on Dec. 5 in front of Associate Circuit Judge Cornelius Hollerich.

Rollick was placed on two years conditional discharge and ordered to pay fines, fees and court costs totaling $4,947 and serve four months in the

Bureau County Jail.

On Nov. 20, 2012, Rollick was stopped by an Illinois State trooper on Interstate 80 for a traffic offense.

During the traffic stop, the canine from the city of Peru alerted to presence of narcotics within the vehicle. A subsequent search yielded approximately four bundles of cannabis weighing approximately four pounds. Rollick was charged with possessing between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis.

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to felony PRINCETON — A Wisconsin man entered a plea of guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Jon M. Legue, 43, of Racine, Wis., entered his plea of guilty Dec. 3 in front of Associate Circuit Judge Cornelius Hollerich.

Legue was placed on three years TASC probation, ordered to pay fines, fees and court costs totaling $3,002, to attend counseling recommended by TASC and to serve four days in Bureau

County Jail. He was also ordered to pay $25 monthly in probation fees and perform 30 hours of public service work.

On May 23, 2013, an Illinois State trooper stopped a motor home for a traffic offense on Interstate 80. During the traffic stop, a canine from the Peru Police Department alerted to the presence of narcotics within the vehicle.

The police recovered approximately three grams of cocaine that were linked to Legue, who was a passenger in the vehicle.

Police reports Princeton Police Spring Valley Police Accident

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Branson C. Hult, 28, of Princeton and Sheena R. Johnson, 36, of Tiskilwa occurred in the intersection of Backbone Road and Main Street at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 4. Hult was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance.

Illegal consumption of alcohol

Olivia G. Tanner, 18, of Princeton and Corey J. Beecher, 18, of Princeton were both charged with illegal consumption of alcohol in the 800 block of South Euclid Avenue at 8:39 p.m. Dec. 5.

Disorderly conduct

Jay S. Barlow, 47, of Princeton was charged with disorderly conduct in the 800 block of Park Avenue West at 4:34 p.m. Dec. 7.

Warrant arrests

Michael J. Goodrum, 39, of Rock Island was picked up at the Spring Valley Police Station at 7:27 a.m. Dec. 6 on a Henry County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense for speeding.

Jose R. Andrade-Santoyo, 29, of Chicago turned himself in at the Spring Valley Police Station at 9:03 a.m. Dec. 6 on a Bureau County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense.

Accident

A two-vehicle collision involving drivers Sarah M. Lunn, 20, of Spring Valley and Susan M. Reeland, 61, of LaSalle occurred in the intersection of Dakota and Greenwood streets at 10:34 a.m. Dec. 6. Lunn was charged with failure to yield.

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The 12 days of bankruptcy I was determined. This was the year I’d do it.

You’ve heard the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” before, of course. If not, go to the Peru Mall for half an hour. You’ll probably hear the “Twelve Days of Christmas” 12 times.

My wife is a COMMENTARY Christmas fan to the Nth degree, while I’m a bit of a humbug (OK, a lot of a humbug.). I took her to the East Peoria Festival of Lights and thought she would explode in holiday rapture.

So I started doing some research to see if I could even begin to match the generosity of the “Twelve Days.”

You gotta be kidding.

The first call was to a pet store in Chicago that specializes in birds. Base price for a partridge: $20. We’re off to a decent start.

Unfortunately, in order to get a pear tree big enough the partridge doesn’t kill it outright from its weight, I’d need to drop $188. This is getting a bit rich already.

Calling the pet store back, it was time to start getting into the outrageous. Turtle doves were on sale; two for $125. Three French hens, a mere $181. Not really knowing what a calling bird was, I settled for canaries, which are $125 each. Four ring up to $600.

Saving myself a third call, I skipped ahead to check on prices for geese and swans. Geese are fairly cheap at $60 apiece, or six for $360. Rather than sound like a total pervert, I didn’t ask what they would cost if they were pregnant. Swans were only … waitaminnit … typo? Nope — swans are $1,000 each. At this point, a car would likely be cheaper.

Calling my buddy who owns a jewelry store, it seems I’m not as much of a buddy as I believed. Five gold rings: $750. Crossing another item off the song and a name off my Christmas card list, I soldiered on.

This is where it gets a bit twitchy, since out-and-out buying people is a bit expensive and more than a bit illegal. I’m hoping the song meant hiring people or this list gets expensive in more ways than one. I settle for hiring people, since it’s hopefully a lot cheaper.

Farm help is cheap. Hiring eight farm girls to milk cows long enough to harvest a gallon each came to about $58.

Leaping and dancing people sounds like ballet to me, so I called the Peoria Metropolitan for some quotations. Dancers are egotistical and charge heavily to let you watch them prance. Nine ladies performing just once runs $7,553. At least guys aren’t as pricey, dipping into the wallet only $5,348. What a bargain!

Musicians by contrast are cheap. Hiring 11 flautists cost only $2,635. Getting 12 drummers to accompany them is $2,855.

If I only get the base package, my Christmas present comes to $27,673. Ouch.

Then I remembered my wife is a bit of a completist.

So I add it up as if I’m buying every item as many times as it’s mentioned in the song.

The total: $116,273. I called my bank to talk about a loan for that much money. The tellers are probably still laughing.

Sorry, love. Looks like you’ll get that deluxe Kitchen-aid you wanted after all.

Shaw Media Service reporter Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

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First Person Jeralyn Marie Backes City: Spring Valley.

Where did you grow up: Village of DePue. Family: Husband, Eric Backes; children, Steffen, Hailey, Emily and Caden.

Pets: Dog, Bell.

Occupation: Proud Union Laborer Local 393, 21 years.

What is the last song you listened to: “Animal” by Maroon 5.

What is the last book you read: “A Dog’s Journey.”

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What is the last television show you watched: “The Voice.”

rant: Spring Valley Bar and Grill.

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

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Family vacation and build a banquet center in Spring Valley.

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

People would be surprised to know that you: Do not like scary/ spooky movies … at all!

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What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Spring Val-

ley’s diversity brings us an awesome mix of cultures. As a matter of fact, the whole Illinois Valley area does. I love that my kids have friends from every nationality, and they don’t even think that is something to think about and be thankful for. There is also a great selection of restaurants!

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: Our roads and abandoned buildings.

Holding on to Christmas magic I had a great childhood, filled with wonderful people and experiences, and the memories I have of those days are among my most precious. Some of my most treasured memories involve Christmas.

It wasn’t just about the presents at Christmas, although I do recall excitedly watching the mail daily, anticipating the arrival of the big Sears catalog. I would pore over that catalog for hours, making and perfecting my list for Santa. The decisions were agonizing.

The real fun began in the weeks before Christmas. Each year, my siblings and I would vow this would finally be the year we would catch Santa in the act.

Plans were made, furtively in bedrooms with closed doors, in case our parents were listening when we discussed strategy for sneaking around the house in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve. Flashlights were checked, and double checked, for working batteries. Trial runs were held. Creaky floorboards were mapped out so we could avoid them that night.

The oldest two children in our family acted so worldly, questioning whether the kids only three and four years younger were mature enough for such an important mission. As one of those children, I was outraged when they said I didn’t whisper quietly enough. In the interest of full disclosure, I am still not a great whisperer, so they may have had a point..

When Christmas Eve finally arrived, the younger children deemed worthy were shaken awake in the middle of the night by my

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY

eldest brother and sister. We were quickly warned to be quiet and grab our flashlights. Then we slowly and carefully inched our way from our second-floor bedrooms into the extremely dark hallway. Our household didn’t have nightlights so the flashlights were a necessity, but we were hesitant to use them in the hallway because my mother might see the light outside her bedroom.

It was a Christmas miracle no child fell down the stairs as we crept along in the dark those Christmas Eves.

Once we reached the main floor, we’d head straight to the living room to cautiously use our flashlights to look for gifts with our names on them. Inevitably, we’d hear footsteps coming down the stairs. We’d shut off the lights and hide like cockroaches, not certain if the footsteps belonged to another brother or sister who clearly wasn’t versed in the art of sneaking around, or if they belonged to my mother.

Just as we had our annual quests to sneak around, my mother had her own quest — hunt down as many children as she could find and send them back to their beds.

Sometimes she’d find us hiding behind chairs, while other times she’d use her grown-up intellect to outsmart us by calling out, “Is anyone down here?” One of us genius-

es, thinking we would trick her, would sometimes answer, “No.” We were rewarded for our stupidity with a trip back to our bedrooms after she rounded us up like cattle.

My mom delighted in catching us. Looking back now, I know why she was often so hard to awaken on Christmas morning. She had to be exhausted with all the baking she did beforehand, the preparations she did that night and then staying awake listening for whispering and creaking boards. But she always remained a good sport about her loss of sleep, never telling us to stop trying to sneak around.

In the ranch-style house I now live in, sneaking around at Christmas isn’t as much fun. My kids just have a quick walk down the hallway before they see the tree. But they still try, and my attempts to send them back to bed aren’t fooling anyone. I’d rather be the one sneaking into the living room with them than the one who sends them back to bed.

I’ve found other ways to create lasting memories for my kids. Luckily, an Elf on the Shelf has decided to visit my house. My kids jump out of bed every morning searching for the elf named Chippy. He shows up in the unlikeliest of places and situations.

In 20 years, they’ll remember their searches for Chippy more than any particular present they received.

That’s the real magic of Christmas for a child — the excitement and the feeling anything is possible.

BCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@ bcrnews.com

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Students recognized — Area students have been recognized for their accomplishments. See Page 17.

Country Christmas: Joy and Peace in the Valley Event on Saturday TISKILWA — The volunteers of the Tiskilwa Community Association have once again organized a funfilled day, County Christmas, on Saturday. The event is being spearheaded by Jan Lohaus.

Events at Museum on Main will include: Lionel trains from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; a scavenger hunt for all ages from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; an afghan raffle

Christmas carols sing-along PRINCETON — A Christmas carols sing-along will be held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton. The public is invited to join their friends and neighbors and sing songs of Christmas. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.

Cookie and candy sale PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church of Princeton will hold its annual all-church cookie and candy sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. Participants are asked to enter through Cushing Hall doors on the northeast side of the building.

Annual Christmas service in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Historical Society’s annual Christmas service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the historical Danish Church in Sheffield.

‘Longest Night’ Blue Christmas service NEPONSET — The First Congregational Church in Neponset will hold a special “Longest Night” Blue Christmas service at 6 p.m. Dec. 21.

Area residents are invited to join in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God’s word comes to shine light into the darkness.

Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it), is welcome. The church is located at 107 W. Main St. in Neponset.

from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; a canned food collection for the county food pantry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bureau County Chorus performance at 1:30 p.m.; and the announcement of the TCA tree decoration and afghan winners after the concert.

A rug and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Church. The Bible Church will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon.

Events in the library community

room will include: a craft activity, sponsored by the Girl Scouts; Plow Creek baked goods from 10 a.m. to noon; photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and a Madrigal Singers performance at noon.

Events in or in front of the library will include: produce from Coneflower Farm and Lazy-U Farm; and signup for the Red Cross blood drive on Jan. 2. The TCA fire pit will be front of the library from 10 a.m. to noon.

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WYANET — The Wyanet Methodist Church will have a Carol Sing at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the church.

Everyone is invited to sing carols and get in the Christmas spirit. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be provided afterward.

Second Sunday event SEATONVILLE — The Seatonville Congregational Church Independent will host Second Sunday (Christmas edition) at 6 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to join in for a special time of worship, The Word and The Table, in the sanctuary. For more information, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815-228-6717.

Christmas program LAMOILLE — The Sunday school of LaMoille Community United Methodist Church will present a Christmas children’s program, “A Candy Cane at Christmas,” during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday. On Dec. 21, during the 9 a.m. service, the choir will perform their cantata, “All is Calm, All is Bright.”

Christmas cantata PRINCETON — The adult choir of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton will present a Christmas Cantata, titled “Were You There on That Christmas Night?,” at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday in the church sanctuary. The cantata, under the direction of Kent Johnson, offers both traditional carols and new contemporary style music.

Narrations will be given by Pastor Derek and Jessica Boggs. Other musical selections will be offered by the children’s choir and men’s quartet. Refreshments will be served after the program. The church is located at 24 N. Main Street.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Chorus will present “Songs of the Season,” a concert of sacred and popular holiday music, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 416 E. Dover Road, Princeton. The public is invited to attend. A free-will donation opportunity will be provided.

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Community Notes Blood drive LAMOILLE — An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at LaMoille High School, 801 S. Main St. To schedule an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Pet pictures PRINCETON — All pets are welcome to come to Tractor Supply Co. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for pictures with Santa. The cost is $10 for two different digital pictures. All proceeds go directly to Friends of Strays.

Legion meeting LADD — Harold E. Russell American Legion Post 938 of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion Post in Ladd.

PBC Choir to perform PRINCETON — The Princeton Bible Church Choir, directed by Marty Kiser, is preparing the popular Branson Christmas musical, “Two from Galilee,” for performance Dec. 21 at 10:15 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

The production centers around the stories of Mary and Joseph and their families as they court, are betrothed and then chosen to be the earthly parents of God’s most precious Gift, Jesus. The public is invited to this special Christmas musical.

St. Lucia Festival PRINCETON — The annual St. Lucia Festival will be Saturday at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. The breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the vestry of the church.

Malena Wheeler will portray Saint Lucia. Elise Blocki, Anna Rosendal, Hailey Schultz and Mallory Wheeler will serve as Lucia’s attendants during the breakfast.

Limited tickets are available and reserved seating is required. Tickets are $8 per person and must be paid for and picked up by Friday. Reservations can be made by calling Joan Eggers at 815-875-2168.

A bake/craft sale will begin at 9 a.m. in the Happy Hands Preschool room and will continue after the program.

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Retired teachers meet — The Bureau County Retired Teachers Association met at the Princeton Public Library. See Page 9.

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Joanne Nelson (from left), treasurer of the New Bedford Royal Neighbors, and Patsy Swanson, president of the New Bedford chapter, present Abigail Blackert a $500 grant from the Royal Neighbor of America’s Nation of Neighbors Program. Also pictured is Abigail’s mother, Jennifer Blackert.

Blackert earns grant MINERAL — Abigail Blackert, the daughter of Jon and Jennifer Blackert of Mineral, has earned a $500 grant from the Royal Neighbor of America’s Nation of Neighbors Program.

Blackert is studying fashion design and is in the process of setting up a sewing studio where she plans to teach sewing to area children along with adults. She hopes to start sewing classes in the future. Abigail says sewing has become somewhat of a lost art over the years and hopes to intro-

duce sewing to all who would like to learn.

Focusing on its history of standing strong for women, Royal Neighbors have given more than $1.5 million to nearly 1,200 families and individuals to reach their goals and rebuild their lives through its’ Nation of Neighbors Program. The program, which was launched in 2007, demonstrates Royal Neighbors’ vision of protecting women financially and empowering them to improve their lives, families and communities.

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Bureau County Retired Teachers Association meets IVSO holiday concert on Saturday Concert will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Ottawa OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Dane Suarez, tenor, and Sue Gillio, flute, as soloists for its holiday concert to be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Ottawa High School auditiorium.

Under the direction of Lucia Matos, music director and conductor, Suarez will perform Mille Cherubini in Coro, Maoz Tzur, “O Holy Night” and “White Christmas,” and Gillio will be featured soloist in John Rutter’s Suite Antique. Additional holiday favorites will complete the program.

Suarez is a graduate of Princeton High School, where he was a member of various band and choral ensembles and performed in a number of musicals and plays, He has been seen in Homestead Festival musicals and Prairie Arts Center productions and was involved in the premiere season of Festival 56.

He is a 2014 National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. In summer 2014, he made his role debut as Don José (Carmen) at Aspen Music Festival. For the 2014-15 season, he stars as the Duke of Mantua (Rigoletto) at Opera in the Heights and will make his main stage debut with Fort Worth Opera in Thomas’s Hamlet. Currently residing in Washington, D.C., this season he will also perform the roles of Tsar Berendey (The Snow Maiden) and Paolo (Francesca da Rimini) with Bel Cantanti Opera.

Last season, Suarez was the tenor artist-in-residence at Opera Memphis and joined Maestro Lorin Maazel at the Castleton Festival in Virginia where he sang Henrik (A Little Night Music) and appeared with the Castleton Festival at the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman, where he performed in La Bohème. He was also seen as Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi) in the inaugural production of La Casa Lirica Opera Venezuela.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Butler University, where he performed with Butler Opera Theatre, and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was active in the UI Opera Studio.

Sue Gillio is the owner of Music Suite 408 in Peru, flute instructor and director of the Illinois Valley Flute Choir. She is a graduate of LaSalle-Peru High

Dane Suarez

Sue Gillio School and Western Illinois University, where she studied with Gerald Carey and earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in flute performance. She is principal flute of the Illinois Valley Symphony and has performed in the Quad City Symphony, Heartland Philharmonic, Knox-Galesburg Symphony and Peoria Symphony.

She has been a guest soloist with members of the Chicago Symphony and Northwest Indiana Symphony, performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and has performed in Italy as part of the Rome Festival Orchestra, Opera, and Ballet.

Gillio is on faculty at Illinois Valley Community College. She was a guest clinician at the 2006 Western Illinois University “Living Legacy” tribute to Gerald Carey, presenting a lecture on “Developing a Successful Music Studio,” and has been published in Flute Talk magazine. She founded the Annual Summer Flute Retreat in 1999 and is on the faculty at flute camps in San Diego and at Westminster Choir Conservatory in Princeton, N.J. Sue began flute studies at age 9 and her first teacher was Ruth Moyle, now retired band director of Oglesby schools.

Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at ivso.org. Adults tickets are $15 and student K-college are $5 with ID. This program is sponsored

by WCMY/WRKX Radio, The Blouke and Marianne Carus Foundation, Season Sponsor Central Radio Group, and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The auditorium is handicapped accessible.

PRINCETON — The Oct. 16 luncheon/business meeting of the Bureau County Retired Teachers Association was held at the Princeton Public Library.

Paul Ernst, BCRTA president, reported that the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Area 1 Conference would be held at Illinois Valley Community College on April 19, 2015.

Minutes for the September meeting provided by BCRTA secretary Mary Michael were approved.

Treasurer Bea Coates provided a financial report.

Bob Baker, membership chairperson, reported that half of the retired teachers in Illinois belong to IRTA. Bill Lane, legislative chairperson, reported additional information on the United Health Care Medicare Advantage Plan.

Phyllis Fasking explained that the IRTA Foundation continues to assist retired teachers dependent on a very low pension with various financial needs.

The foundation provided seven scholarships to students and grants to active teachers to provide educational programs for their classrooms.

Mary Ann Smith reported on the progress of developing the BCRTA Website. BCRTA can also be found on the IRTA web page.

Illinois state Rep. Donald Moffitt, District 74, was the guest speaker. He thanked all veterans and all teachers for their service in making a difference in the lives of young people. He quoted Abraham Lincoln in pointing out that, “Education is the most important subject we do,” in state government.

He discussed the pension reform law, SB1, which he believes will eventually be found unconstitution-

al. He explained that the 1995 pension plan that was passed while former Gov. Jim Edgar was in office would have been fully funded eventually.

Ten years of progress was made until 2005 when then Gov. Rod Blagojevich took a pension holiday and plunged Illinois into pension deficits. Rep. Moffitt contends if that had not happened, Illinois would be well on the way to fully funded pensions. Now they are only 39.9 percent funded. He said the state should aim for 60 percent and gradually ramp upwards. He believes that in the future there will be some change in the pension program for active teachers, such as a tiered system with various choices. However, he does not think there will be any change for already retired teachers or those who have announced they would be retiring in the next two years.

Rep. Moffitt did discuss briefly the state of Illinois budget and SB1 projected savings of $1.2 billion. Current temporary income tax set at 5 percent is set to sunset Jan. 1, 2015, to 2.75 percent. He expects $1 billion per year of new revenue growth.

He thinks that the temporary income tax may be permanent.

Rep. Moffitt’s objectives are to make Illinois a safer place. A new bill that was passed allows advance certified emergency care if the person is available.

He also discussed a bill that he helped get passed will make fire truck loans for small towns in the amount of $350,000 interest free. He pointed out that 95 towns have gotten those loans and none have defaulted.

It should be pointed out that both Rep. Moffitt and Rep. Frank Mautino,

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BCRTA President Paul Ernst and Illinois state Rep. Donald Moffitt, District 74, discuss Illinois politics at a recent Bureau County Retired Teachers Association luncheon.

District 76, make an effort to accept an invitation to speak at a BCRTA luncheon annually.

Circuit Judge John Belz, Sangamon County, Springfield, recently ruled in favor of retirees in Illinois. His ruling from the 7th Judicial Circuit Court states that pension rights are constitutionally protected for retirees in Illinois. Thus, SB1 is unconstitutional.

Anyone following the pension reform debate (Senate Bill 1) knows Illinois has long diverted the money needed to properly fund its pension system to avoid tax increases, cuts in public services or both.

Many don’t want to admit it, but they know it. This is the primary reason why the system is broken and Illinois is in deep debt. History is well documented as to how the Illinois General Assembly got into this situation.

Judge Belz’s ruling is based on the protection clause outlined in the Illinois Constitution. He indicated in September that he’d like to move the case

to the high court quickly because of the precedent set in a separate ruling in July of 2014. At that time the Illinois Supreme Court decreed that a plan to require government retirees to pay more for health insurance was unconstitutional.

The Illinois Constitution’s Pension Clause reads, “any pension” shall be an enforceable contractual relationship, the benefits of which shall not be diminished or impaired.”

The IRTA is against any attempt to change pension’ benefits for retired and active teachers and believe it to be prohibited by the Illinois and Federal constitutions.

Now that Judge Belz has ruled on the case, it will move to the Illinois Supreme Court. IRTA and other organizations involved in the lawsuit will begin preparing for the Attorney General’s Office to continue the debate by taking their argument for the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1 to Illinois’ highest court.

Auxiliary Unit 125 conducts workshop PRINCETON — American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton conducted its November veterans workshop Nov. 12 at the Legion home.

Thirty-one, plus three special treat sacks, were filled full with fresh fruit, puddings, chips, candies, snack cakes, cookies and special diet items. A veterans card, made by member Kristi Barajas, was also included. This is a monthly project the Unit does for the veterans in four nursing homes in the area.

The next and largest workshop will be Dec. 17 to conduct the Christmas gift bag for the veterans.

This workshop will include items sent to VA&R chairman Clara Pease by the “Gifts to the Yanks who Gave” (GTTY) program that offers a choice of gift items from the program since 1944. While this is a Legion program, the Auxiliary makes a monetary donation to the GTTY so the veterans can receive nice Christmas gifts every

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American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 members (front row, from left) Eleanor Sapp, Clara Pease and Agnes Dunn; and (back row) Judy Nelson, Jan Wedding, Blanche Janssen and Mariele Fisher filled treat sacks for area veterans during a recent workshop. year. Other items will also be included to fill the gift bag.

Monetary donations

for the veterans work is always welcome and can be sent to: Clara Pease, 321 Briar Lane, Princeton,

IL 61356; or to: ALA 125, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356, Attn: Veterans.

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Health department releases scores

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Allen Junior High School student Cassie Martin gives Carus’ vortex cannon a try in LaMoille.

Students see chemistry in action Carus Corporation’s annual National Chemistry Week tour hit 16 area schools this year, bringing science demonstrations to more than 2,000 students.

“I want them to get more experiments and come back again,” said Austin Robinson, an eighth-grader at Northbrook Middle School in Mendota. “I’m thinking I might want to do something with science now.”

More than 40 Carus volunteers visited middle schools in LaMoille, LaSalle, Lostant, Mendota, Oglesby, Ottawa, Peru, Sheridan, Spring Valley, Streator, Tonica, and Utica. The demonstrations featured chemical reactions that foamed, fizzed, steamed, changed color and produced light.

“Our goal is to show

kids that learning can be fun. We want them to show up to science class energized after our visit, knowing that chemistry makes a huge difference in our world, and that local career opportunities in chemistry are waiting for them,” said Sean Davenport, Carus’ technology development manager.

The American Chemical Society dubbed Oct. 19-25 National Chemistry Week. Carus extends the local celebration to more than three weeks, in order to accommodate as many schools as possible.

“Chemistry demonstrations are a long-standing Carus tradition,” said Kegan Pakula, Carus’ communications coordinator. “Carus turns 100 next year, and this is just one of the ways we like to say thank you, each year,

to the region Carus has called home for the last century.”

Carus’ chemistry tour isn’t over yet. For the first time, Carus expanded its National Chemistry Week celebration beyond schools, bringing a chemistry demonstration to Horizon House in Peru in late November.

Carus Corporation, founded in LaSalle in 1915, is an environmental company that produces and supplies technologies and services for water treatment, soil remediation, and air purification.

Carus Corporation is a member of the American Chemistry Council and participates in the industry’s Responsible Care initiative, sharing a commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance.

The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operation.

Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical.

Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel and garbage and refuse disposal.

Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above.

At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations.

Certain combinations can create a domino effect for foodborne outbreaks.

All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

Bureau County food service evaluations DePue DePue School 98 Giant’s Den 95 LaMoille Allen Jr. High 96 Fast Stop 90 LaMoille High School 99 The Farmer’s Table 91 Ladd Ladd Community Consolidated School 99 Malden Malden Grade School 97 Mendota Mendota Golf Club 91 Mineral Wagon Wheel 92 Neponset Neponset School 98 Ohio Ohio Filling Station 89 Pipes Pub and Deli 95 Ohio School 98 Peru Saint Bede Academy 84 Princeton Beck’s 14 92 Chapel Hill Golf Course 98 Colonial HealthCare & Rehab Center LLC 98 Galleria 98 Grandma Rosie’s

Sweet Treats 92 Logan East & West School/District 115 94 Perry Memorial Hospital Cafeteria 99 Pizza Cellar 90 Poor Boys Catering 99 Princeton Elks Lodge 89 Rebecca’s Catering & Event Planning 97 Wendy’s 93 Bureau County Jail 98 Jefferson School/District 115 99 Spring Valley John F. Kennedy 97 Spring Valley Head Start 98 Tiskilwa Kelly’s Place 90 Zig’s Station 96 Van Orin Van Orin Grade School 98

Putnam County food service evaluations Granville Putnam County High School 97 Putnam County Primary School 99 Henry Nazareth House 99 Standard P.C. Achievement Services Inc. 99 Evaluations conducted Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.

Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy for Malden Community Consolidated School District No. 84 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Malden Community Consolidated School District No. 84 for 2015 will be held on December 18 at 7:00 P.M. at Malden Grade School.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mike Patterson, Superintendent, Box 216 East Street, Malden, IL 61337 – (815) 643-2436.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2014 were $464,869 The proposed corporate and special property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $501,400. This represents a 7.85% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $129,094 The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $140,231. This represents an 8.7% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended for 2014 were $593,963.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $641,631. This represents an 8.0% increase over the previous year.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 2014.

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Rex Conger (left) presents Linda Litherland with a plaque for her years of service.

Linda Litherland retires from PMH Linda Litherland Company: Perry Memorial Hospital.

Number of years of service: 42 years.

List of responsibilities: Started as a medical transcriptionist in 1972, transcription supervisor in 1979, assistant medical records director in 1984 and director of medical records in 1990 to current.

What changes have you seen throughout your career: There have been so many technology changes ... started with a manual typewriter as a transcriptionist, and now we have speech recognition. The transition from paper medical records to the electronic medical record is significant.

What have you enjoyed most: I always enjoy my

job when we are able to assist customers with the services found in the medical records department.

Customers include physicians, patients and PMH staff.

What will you miss: All the employees at PMH ... they are truly like family.

Plans after retirement: Traveling, reading, scrapbooking ... and basically doing whatever I want!

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13 Sports Thursday, December 11, 2014 • 13 Gridiron Greats — Who’s on this year’s AllBCR Football list? See page 15. See Saturday’s BCR and www.bcrnews.com for the BCR Leaderboard, listing the statistical leaders.

Red Devils off to 2-0 start in Colmone Classic

By Bill Schwabenland sports@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY – Shaking off a sluggish first half effort, the Hall Red Devils came alive in a decisive fourth quarter Monday, pulling away just far enough for a 54-48 victory over the Alcott College Prep Wildcats on the opening night of the 41st annual Colmone Classic.

The Red Devils notched their second win of the tournament on Tuesday, defeating Stark County 49-46. They will return to action at 8 p.m. Friday vs.

Fieldcrest.

On Monday, the Red Devils connected on just 7-26 shots from the field in the first half, while leading by as many as three points three separate times, but Hall ultimately trailed the Wildcats, 19-16, at the break.

“They were a lot quicker than us (early). They got the lead, then they started holding the ball,” said Hall coach Mike Filippini. “Our kids kind of got a little bit nervous when they’d go right around us (to score). And we couldn’t hit a shot. We were just awful from the field in the first half.”

Janell Sims hit a three-pointer for Alcott as the third quarter clock expired, and the Wildcats took a 39-35 lead into the final frame.

Another Alcott hoop 33 seconds into that fourth quarter pushed the visitors in front by six, 41-35.

But the Red Devils rallied.

An A.J. Gaeta three-pointer and two Ryan Cinotte free throws made it a

2014 All-BCR Football Players of the Year

Colmone Classic White Pool: Hall 2-0, Fieldcrest 1-0, Chicago Alcott 0-1, Stark County 0-2. Red Pool: Mendota 2-0, Mooseheart 1-0, Hall (JV) 0-1, Chicago Longwood 0-2. (Standings do not include Wednesday’s games) Tuesday: Mooseheart 67, Longwood 52 Mendota 77, Hall (JV) 37 Hall 49, Stark County 46. Hall: Gaeta 16, D. Pullam 14.

Friday: Stark County vs Alcott, 5 p.m., Hall (JV) vs Mooseheart, 6:30 p.m., Hall vs Fieldcrest, 8 p.m.

• Saturday’s finals start at 3 p.m.

41-40 game with 5:23 left to play. Alcott countered with two free throws to go back up, 43-40, soon after, but the Red Devils kept their rally going.

The activity stayed at Hall’s end of the basketball court for an extended period, as a few pivotal Alcott turnovers amongst a Julian Barroso offensive put-back, as well as a pair of Barroso three-pointers, soon put the Red Devils up to stay, 48-43.

“Second half, we started making some threes.

And we switched to a 1-3-1 (defense), which pressured them a little bit,” Filippini said. “I think we got them a little rattled. And once we started scoring, once our press got going, that’s what won us the game.”

Grant Hill’s only hoop of the game, an open shot with 2:00 showing on the clock, made it a 54-48 Hall lead, and neither team scored after that.

Gaeta (17 points) and Barroso (16) paced Hall’s offense, while Cinotte and Chris Ballerini sup-

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Hall’s Grant Hill drives the baseline against Chicago Alcott in Monday’s opening night round of play in the Colmone Classic at Red Devil Gymnasium.

The A.J. Gaeta File • First Team TRAC-East All-Conference (DB, Punter) • Honorable Mention TRACEast (End) • IFCA All-State (DB/TE)

BCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

A.J. Gaeta was a good catch for the Hall Red Devils as an all-conference tight end, defensive back and punter. He also received Honorable Mention honors from the Illinois Football Coaches Association.

For the good of the team Neuhalfen, Gaeta are team players first

By Kevin Hieronymus

The Parker Neuhalfen File

khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Parker Neuhalfen and A.J. Gaeta are all about doing what’s best for their teams.

Neuhalfen, already an established quarterback at Bureau Valley, made the switch to wide receiver this season to better utilize his talents and that of strong-armed freshman quarterback Drake Davis. It was move that put the Storm on the brink of the playoffs and a duo that combined for nearly 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Gaeta moved from running back to receiver his junior year, was a standout on defense and an all-conference punter. He was also a quiet team leader and captain.

For the numbers they put up and what they meant to their teams, Neuhalfen and Gaeta are the 2014 co-BCR Players of the Year.

Both also received All-State recognition from the Illinois Football Coaches Association.

Neuhalfen opened the season at quarterback,a 23-20 defeat to Hall.

First-year Storm coach Spencer Davis made the decision then to insert his son, Drake in at quarterback, which is never easy when it involves a coach’s child, for the betterment of the team. Neuhalfen simply said, no problem.

“Well, I started the first game against Hall as quarterback. We made the decision that they wanted to put me out at wide receiver so they can get me the ball in open spaces and I did what ever the coach thought was necessary. That’s all it really was,” Neuhalfen said. “I played wing the beginning of my sophomore year, so it wasn’t much of a switch.”

“Parker is just a great team player.

• First Team TRAC-East (RB/RS/DB) • IFCA All-State (WR) • 976 yards, 12 TDs receiving

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Bureau Valley senior Parker Neuhalfen made a successful switch from quarterback to wide receiver this season, a role that made the Storm better.

He said he’d do whatever it takes for the team to win. That’s the kind of kid he is,” Davis said.

Neuhalfen flourished as a wide receiver, utilizing his blazing foot speed that is like none other on area prep gridirons. Spencer Davis calls him “a freak of an athlete” when it comes to football.

On the season, Neuhalfen racked up 976 yards receiving, on just 37 receptions, good for a whopping 26.4 yards per catch, and Davis fig-

ures he had another 150 yards called back on penalties. His 12 TD receptions were three more than any other area receiver, who played two or three more games at the position than he did.

“Those stats are pretty ridiculous.

And that was only in eight games,” Davis said, noting Neuhalfen didn’t make the positions switch until the Week 2 game vs. St. Bede.

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Basketball roundup

Tigers wheel past the Hubs at Rochelle

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

The Princeton Tigers wheeled to a 74-52 win over the Rochelle Hubs in nonconference basketball action Tuesday at Rochelle.

Garrett Duffin led the Tigers with 21 points. PHS also got 13 points from Jake Reinhardt, eight from Tyler Clark and seven from Skye Behrends.

“We played well as a team. We had good ball movement on offense. We still have work to do on the defensive end to get better,” PHS coach Jesse Brandt said.

The Tigers improved to 6-1 with the win. They will make their home debut Friday vs. Newman.

St. Bede 75, ROWVA 30: Jarrett Olson poured in 25 points as the Bruins rolled on the Academy floor in nonconference play Tuesday. St. Bede used a 23-4 surge in the second quarter to take a 42-13 lead at the half.

Jack Brady added 12 points, Andrew Pyszka and Jon Dose six each and Max Moskalwiecz and Eric Smudzinski five each.

DePue 48, Paw Paw 42: Rafa Puga and Rahim Strong each netted 16 points to lead DePue to

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St. Bede’s Hanna Bima shoots Monday at the Academy surrounded Princeton Tigresses Stevie Seitz, Brianna Barajas, Ivy Rhodes and Danielle Hughes. victory in the Giants Den Tuesday.

Girls basketball St. Bede 52, Princeton 33: The Lady Bruins used an inside-outside job to turn away the Tigresses in Three Rivers East play Monday at St. Abbott Vin-

cent Gymnasium.

Junior post Hanna Bima scored 10 of her teamhigh points in the first half as the Lady Bruins stretched out a 11-9 first quarter lead to 28-21 at halftime. Gabbie Morrow and Zoe Postula each hit three-pointers in the third quarter as the Lady Bruins

opened a 41-28 lead and Julia Pohar added another one in the fourth.

Morrow (12 points) and Postula (9) each knocked down two treys in the game.

Brianna Barajas and Stevie Seitz each scored nine points for PHS (2-6, 0-3).

Kewanee 51, Bureau Valley 34: The Boiler Girls outscored the Storm 13-6 in the second quarter for a 24-15 lead and 17-11 in the third quarter to break open Monday’s game at the Storm Cellar. Irini Petros had six points and Sidney Kolb five points to lead the Storm in scoring.

For Kewanee, Rachel Moraski had 14 points, and Raeshonda Chandler and Blair Bullock each added 10 points.

Amboy 49, Hall 17: The Lady Devils had no answer for the Lady Clippers, who jumped to a 16-2 first-quarter lead Monday at Amboy. Ellie Herrmann led Hall with six points.

Somonauk 46, LaMoille-Ohio 31: Jasmine Kahly had eight points, and Regan Forbes and Lexi Loftus added seven points each for the Lady Lions at Somonauk Monday in Little Ten Conference play.

Putnam County 44, Wethersfield 36: The Lady Panthers held the host Geese scoreless (8-0) in overtime to take the road win Tuesday in Kewanee. Allison Voss (14) and Megan Rehn (12) combined for 26 points for PC (8-1).

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High five lead Tigers

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Five of the Princeton Tigers who wrestled came away with wins on the mat Monday at Prouty Gym, including four by fall.

Winning by fall were Luke Marselle (0:53) at 126, Luke Hoffman (2:25) at 182, Jacob Smith (1:37) at 185 and Skyler Spencer (3:23) at 220.

Austin Wetsel scored an 11-3 decision at 138, and Tyler Wood (113), Jeremy Whited (132) and Chaz Williams (285) all won by forfeit.

Bowling

At Peru: The St. Bede boys’ bowling team topped Streator 3,2983,094 Monday at the Super Bowl. Bradyn Atkinson had the high series of 693, with Adam Truckenbrod rolling a 277 game.

For the girls, Emma Wilke had a high game of 191 with a 469 series, but the Lady Bruins (2,148) fell to Streator (2,399).

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Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com Quarterbacks Jack Brady (SB, Jr.): The senior slinger saved his best at the Academy, rewriting his own school record with 23 touchdown passes (18 last year). He also threw for 2,197 yards. He was named a Second Team Three Rivers North pick behind Rockridge standout Luke Johnson.

Drake Davis (BV, Fr.): Just a freshman, Davis broke onto the varsity scene in Week 2, and threw for 1,821 yards and 21 touchdowns in just eight games, completing 58 percent of his passes. He was a First Team Three Rivers North selection.

Drew Pullam (Hall, Jr.): The first-year varsity starter proved to be quite a spark for the Red Devils’ offense after his breakout game vs. Amboy, throwing for 1,601 yards and 18 TDs. He received Honorable Mention TRAC-South honors.

Running backs Chris Hammonds (Hall, Jr.): The powerful junior back showed some breakaway speed to get the Red Devils offense going. “Tommy” rushed for 513 yards and five touchdowns (5.1 yards per carry) as Hall’s leading rusher. He was a Second Team Three Rivers South selection.

Justin Shaw (St. Bede, Sr.): The only area back to crack the 1,000 mark, Shaw rushed for 1,063 yards and 16 TDs, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. The dual threat also had 20 catches for 357 yards and two TDs. Shaw was an unanimous Three Rivers South selection.

Jacob Smith (Princeton, Jr.): The junior fullback was a workhorse for the Tigers, his 169 attempts topped only by St. Bede’s Shaw in 10 games. “Bubba” collected 600 yards rushing with four TDs to earn Honorable Mention Three Rivers South honors.

Offensive linemen Trevor Case (Hall, Sr.): The 6-1, 228pound tackle made a strong case for himself with Second Team Three Rivers South honors.

Chase Pierce (BV, Sr.): The 5-9, 195pound senior tackle played bigger than his size, receiving Honorable Mention Three Rivers South honors.

Michael Manning (St. Bede, So.): The 6-1, 245-pound sophomore center received Honorable Mention Three Rivers South honors and the best is yet to come.

Jared Puente (Hall, Sr.): The 5-10, 204pound junior took over at guard for the Red Devils this year. He received Second Team Three Rivers South selection.

Offensive ends/receivers Sam Halm (St. Bede, Jr.): For the second straight season, the senior wideout led all area receivers with receptions (57), good for 922 yards and five touchdowns. He was a First Team Three Rivers South selection.

Tommy Johnston (BV, Sr.): A dual threat for the Storm, the senior end tallied nearly 900 yards offense (553 receiving, 275 rushing) with a combined 12 touchdowns. He was an unanimous Three Rivers North selection at end.

Jake Merkel (Hall, Jr.): The First Team Three Rivers South pick was Hall’s top receiver with 27 catches for 452 yards and seven TDs. Braidy Shipp, (SB, Jr.): The First Team Three Rivers South selection had 39 receptions for 560 yards and nine TDs. Parker Neuhalfen (BV, Sr.): The former standout quarterback switched to wide out in Week 2 and flourished. He had an area-best 976 yards and 12 touchdowns

receiving on 37 catches. The unanimous Three Rivers North pick also added 393 yards and two TDs rushing on 50 rushes.

Return specialist Parker Neuhalfen (BV, Sr.): The Storm’s triple-threat man was a First Team Three Rivers North pick at return specialist. He had one return for a score.

Kai Tomaszewski (PHS, Jr.): Easy to say the junior newcomer exploded on the scene after switching from soccer this fall. The diminutive speedster had three returns for touchdowns on the way to receiving unanimous Three Rivers South honors.

Punter A.J. Gaeta (Hall, Sr.): The unanimous Three Rivers South punter averaged 35.4 yards per punt, often pinning Hall foes deep in their end of the field.

Defensive linemen Tyler Clark (Princeton, Sr.): The PHS senior captain, a 6-1, 240-pound tackle, earned Second Team Three Rivers South honors.

John Barnes (St. Bede, Jr.): The 6-5, 285-pound junior strong man for the Bruins was a First Team Three Rivers South selection.

Tommy Johnston (BV, Sr.): Named all-conference on both sides of the ball as a Second Team Three Rivers North selection at DE. He shifted to linebacker in the middle of the season for the Storm.

Chris Shynk (BV, Sr.): The 5-9, 255pound senior defensive tackle earned First Team Three Rivers North honors.

Linebackers Spencer Barnes (St. Bede, Jr.): The 5-10, 195-pound senior was a Second Team Three Rivers South selection.

Christian Heiden (Hall, Jr.): The top tackler in the area, the Hall junior received Three Rivers South Honorable Mention.

Matt Krolak (Hall, Jr.): The Hall place-kicker stood out on defense, ranked third high on his team and area in tackles (92) as a Second Team Three Rivers South pick.

Josh Mead (BV, Sr.): The Storm standout headed the BCR linebacker corps with Second Team Three Rivers North honors. He led the Storm with 78 tackles.

Defensive backs A.J. Gaeta (Hall, Sr.): The 5-10, 172pound DB receiver was a First Team Three Rivers South pick on defense, as well as second team on offense (end). He recorded 78 tackles with three interceptions.

Parker Neuhalfen (BV, Sr.): The allaround talent also received First Team Three Rivers North honors at DB as a safety. He picked off two passes and had 50 tackles.

Jett Wedekind (PHS, Jr.): The stalwart in the Tigers’ defensive backfield had two interceptions as a First Team Three Rivers South selection.

Honorable mention Bureau Valley: Dalton Kepner (Jr., LB,) Will Konneck (Jr., RB).

Hall: Chris Ballerini (Jr., DL), Julian Barroso (Jr., E), A.J. Gaeta (Sr., E), Andrew Kerr (Sr., DL), Josh McConnell (Sr., DL), Jared Puente (Jr., DL), Drew Pullam (Jr., QB), Tyler Taber (Jr, DB).

Princeton: Levi Bates (Jr., DB), Skye Behrends (Jr., LB), Michael Camp (Sr., E), Zach Friel (Sr., E), Jake Reinhardt (Jr., QB), Jacob Smith (Jr., LB), Jett Wedekind (Jr., RB).

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Players From Page 13 “It was really fun. I enjoyed it. I decided if I was going to play (football) at a higher level after this I wasn’t going to play quarterback,” said Neuhalfen, who’s first sport to pursue is basketball.

Neuhalfen did the job on offense, but also was a standout on defense, named as a First Team Three Rivers North defensive back, as well as return specialist.

Gaeta, too, was a true triple threat, someone who could beat you in many ways.

He received all-conference honors in the Three Rivers for offense (honorable mention end), defense (first team defensive back) and punter (first team).

“I like doing as much things as possible, anything to help the team,” he said.

“On defense, I kind of knew what to do. I was more experienced this year starting out.”

“A.J was our main guy on defense. He seemed to see the game in slow motion and was always in the right spot,” Hall coach Randy Tieman said.

Gaeta made a similar move to Neuhalfen at the beginning of his junior year, stepping out of the backfield to switch from fullback to tight end. He was happy to make the move and “be able to touch the ball more often which I like to, obviously.”

He caught 25 passes for 466 yards and six touchdowns and only had one dropped ball, smacked on the sidelines by EPC. In typical Gaeta manner, he said, “I try my best not to let the team down If I’m open, I sure don’t want to drop the ball. I want to make plays for the team.’

His punting was equally valuable to the Red Devils’ success.

“If we didn’t move the ball, his punting always seemed to get field position back for us,” Tieman said.

As a senior on a relative young squad, Gaeta was looked upon mightily as a team leader, albeit one who’s not a rah rah kind of guy.

“I tried to as much as possible. I’m not too much of a vocal leader so I do what I can to lead by example,” he said.

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Boys basketball: Henry 67, LaMoille-Ohio 59

BCR Players of the Year 2014 — A.J. Gaeta, Hall; Parker Neuhalfen, BV 2013 — Nathan Tonozzi, Taggert Venegas, Hall 2012 — Michael Bellino, Bobby Morrow, Brandon Pietrowski, St. Bede 2011 — Adam Burgess, J.P. Perona, Logan Willand, St. Bede 2010 — Dylan Olson, Princeton 2009 — Michael Weidner, BV 2008 — Josiah Johnston, Nate Swanson, BV 2007 — Jordan Petersen, Hall 2006 — Garrett Barnas, BV 2005 — Garrett Barnas, BV 2004 — Brad Monier, John Roberts, Eric Blackert, Josh Coyle, Spencer Yates, Jeremy Marlowe, Shawn Wager, BV 2003 — Todd Maynard, BV; Blake Pratt and Kirk Becker, Princeton; Reid Baltikauski, Hall 2002 — Todd Maynard, BV; Jud Taylor and T.J. Scruggs, Princeton; Chaise Thomas, Hall 2001 — Nick Slover and Brant Baltikauski, Hall; Phil Endress, BV; Mike Padilla, St. Bede 2000 — Cory Scott, Princeton; Brad Foster, Hall; Ray Pigati, St. Bede 1999 — Cory Scott, Princeton; Nathan Chandler, Hall; Billy Terry, St. Bede.

1998 — D.J. Glynn, Shawn Burkman, Hall 1997 — Nate Norman, Princeton; Joey Reed, Hall 1996 — Luke Davis, BV; Eric Bryant, Hall 1995 — Jim Balzarine, Nick Guerrini, Jeff Turigliatti, Hall 1994 — Rick Robeza, Kyle Roach, Hall 1993 — Kristian Wahlgren, Princeton; Jason Turigliatti, Hall 1992 — Spencer Davis, Manlius/ Tampico

“He leads by example and is not very vocal but if something needs to be said he will let you know,” Tieman said. “I can speak for all of our coaches when I say A.J. will be very much missed in this program not only his abilities on the field but also his leadership.”

Gaeta led the Red Devils back to the playoffs this season, advancing to the second round once again before losing to eventual 2A champion Eastland-Pearl City. He has mixed emotions to see how far EPC went after rallying to beat the Red Devils 27-20.

“It makes me feel a little better that we lost to them, but makes me angry, because I feel we should have won that game,” he said. “Going into this year we were kind of underdogs like last year, so it was nice to prove everybody wrong.

We had a lot of injuries, but we had the toughness to stick to it.”

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Mallards get past Lions

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Hall’s Ryan Cinotte takes the ball to the hoop Monday vs. Longwood.

Hall From Page 13 plied eight points each.

Cinotte also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds for the winners.

Alcott big men Eric Adams (13 points, nine rebounds) and Tommie Hendrick (11 points, eight rebounds) led the Wildcats (0-4). Kenny Haymer added a dozen tallies.

“We could have lost our composure, could have quit, done something stupid, said something to a referee or another kid because we were frustrated,” said Filippini of his Red Devils. “They had us frustrated. And the kids did a great job of keeping their composure and just playing as hard as they can, playing through it.

“There’s probably a lot of people in that gym that didn’t think that we were going to pull this game out, but we did because we kept playing. And a win’s a win. It doesn’t have to be pretty. That’s a tough team to play against, not knowing anything about them. We were proud of the kids’ effort. They played the whole game.

They deserved to win, and they did.”

• Notes: Gaeta had 16 points and Drew Pullam 14 in the Red Devils win in Tuesday’s 49-46 win over Stark County. ...

The Hall JV lost 77-37 on Tuesday.

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LAMOILLE — The LaMoille-Ohio Lions dropped the home opener of their 2014-15 boys’ basketball season Tuesday night, hanging close with the unbeaten Henry Mallards most of the way, but ultimately falling by eight, 67-59.

The Lions, who trailed by as many as 13 points (50-37) in the last minute of the third quarter, pulled to within four points of Henry, 53-49, on an Alan Stamberger three-pointer with 5:06 left in the game.

Tracer Mills’ offensive putback again got the hosts to within five points, 64-59, with 31.1 ticks to go, but Henry added 3-4 free throws from there to seal the victory.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS Hall ............................. 4-3 Bureau Valley .............. 4-5 LaMoille-Ohio .............. 3-6 St. Bede ...................... 2-5 Princeton ..................... 2-6 DePue............................na At Amboy Hall 2 5 6 6 - 19 Amboy 16 11 9 13 - 49 Hall (4-3, 1-1): Herman 2 4-4 8, Lechner 1 0-0 2, A. Hoscheid 0 0-0 0, E. Hoscheid 0 0-2 2, Barraso 0 0-0 0, Galassi 2 1-4 5, Lusietto 1 0-0 2, Soldatti 0 0-0 0, Bogatitus 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 7 5-10 19.

Amboy (7-1, 2-0): D. Wilhelm 5 0-0 10, S. Wilhelm 2 2-2 6, Dinges 1 2-2 4, Kaitlyn Liebing 4 0-1 8, Ortgiesen 3 4-5 10, Boyle 1 0-0 2, Nauman 0 0-0 0, Pankhurst 0 0-0 0, O’Laughlin 2 2-4 6, Fredericks 1 1-2 3. Totals: 19 11-16 49.

At Manlius Kewanee 11 13 17 10 - 51 Bureau Valley 9 6 11 8 - 34 Kewanee (5-2, 1-0 TRAC East): Moraski 5 (3) 1-2 14, Bullock 4 (2) 0-2 10, Girkin 0 0-0 0, Siemers 1 (1) 0-0 3, Smith 1 0-0 4, Chandler 4 (1) 1-2 10, Steffen 3 2-4 8, Vogt 0 0-1 0, Gallagher 1 0-0 2, Jordan 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 (7) 4-11 51.

BV (4-4, 0-2): Wirth 0 0-0 0, Bickett 2 0-0 4, Reuter 2 0-0 4, Dean 1 1-4 3, Bell 1 0-0 2, Kepner 2 0-0 4, Moreland 0 0-0 0, Hoffert 1 0-0 2, Sidney Kolb 2 (1) 0-0 5, Bennett 2 0-0 4, Petros 3 0-0 6, Stocking 0 0-0 0, Olds 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 1-4 34.

At Somonauk Somonauk 46, LaMoille-Ohio 31. L-O: Kahly 8, Loftus 7, R. Forbes 7.

F/S: L-O 32-26. L-O: Loftus 18.

Other area scores Orion 42, Fulton 40 Mendota 61, Rockford Lutheran 60 (OT) Henry 52, DePue 10: H: Cluskey 18, Wright 12. D: Marquez 10.

Putnam County 44, Wethersfield 36

Stamberger (11), and Luke Becker (10) all reached double digits in scoring for L/O (3-5).

Deven Guelde and Kyle Henderson again led the Mallards (8-0) with 30 and 15 points, respectively, as Henry connected on a game-clinching 23-29 free throws on the night.

“We spotted them too many points right off the bat,” L/O coach Brent Kalsto said. “We’re so talented, and yet we don’t know how to win. Because we haven’t won a lot. These kids are trying to learn how to win. And they’ll get there.

“We’ll keep getting better. The (kids) work hard. There’s no doubt about that. We’ve played with every (other team) this year. We just need to learn how to win. Need to learn how to win.”

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(OT). PC: A. Voss 14, Rehn 12.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Area records Bureau Valley .............. 8-0 Princeton ..................... 6-1 LaMoille-Ohio .............. 3-4 St. Bede....................... 3-2 Hall ............................. 3-4 DePue .......................... 2-5 At Rochelle Princeton 23 17 25 9 - 74 Rochelle 17 14 11 10 - 52 PHS (6-1): Schmidt 3-5 (0-2) 4-4 10, Camp 0-0 0-0 0, Bates 2-6 (1-4) 0-0 7, Duffin 7-11 7-9 14, Reinhardt 6-14 (1-5) 0-0 13, Kuhne 2-3 0-0 4, Mead 0-2 0-0 0, Wedekind 1-1 0-0 2, Friel 0-0 0-1 0, Tomaszewski 0-1 (0-1) 0-1 0, Bibula 0-2 (0-1) 0-1 0. Jilderda 2-2 0-0 4, Behrends 3-5 0-0 6, Clark 4-5 0-0 8. Totals: 30-57 (2-12) 12-17 74. Fouls: 7.

Colmone Classic at Hall White Pool: Hall 2-0, Fieldcrest 1-0, Chicago Alcott 0-1, Stark County 0-2.

Red Pool: Mendota 2-0, Mooseheart 1-0, Hall (JV) 0-1, Chicago Longwood 0-2. (Standings do not include Wednesday’s games) Monday: Mendota 81, Chicago Longwood 40. M: Reeder 22, Carroll 21, La Shonse 17.

Hall 52, Chicago Alcott 48 Fieldcrest 54, Stark County 24.

Tuesday: Mooseheart 67, Longwood 52.

Mendota 77, Hall (JV) 37 Hall 49, Stark County 46. Hall: Gaeta 16, D. Pullam 14.

Wednesday: Longwood vs. Hall (JV) Fieldcrest vs. Alcott Mendota vs. Mooseheart Friday: Stark County vs. Alcott, 5 p.m., Hall (JV) vs. Mooseheart, 6:30 p.m., Hall vs. Fieldcrest, 8 p.m.

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

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Princeton’s Brent Loftus soars to the basket in Tuesday’s sophomore game at Rochelle. The host Hubs won by 20.

At DePue Paw Paw 1212 4 14 - 42 DePue 9 7 12 20 - 48 DePue: E. Moreno 1 (1) 0-0 3, Cisco 1 0-0 2, Raf. Puja 5 (1) 5-7 16, E. Moreno 2 (2) 0-0 6, Ram. Puga 2 1-2 5, Strong 7 2-5 16. Totals: 18 (4) 8-14 48.

Other area scores Putnam County 52, DePue 45. PC: Veverka 19. DePue: Ram. Puga 19.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BVEC Tournament at Malden Monday: #1 BV South 36, #8 Ohio 9. #2 BV North 48, #7 Bradford 18.

Wednesday: #5 DePue vs. #1 BV South, 6 p.m. Game 7 - #3 Ladd vs. #2 BV North, 7:15 p.m.

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

Prairie Conference “A” Tournament at Dimmick Monday: #3 PCA 39, #6 Deer Park 24. PCA: S. Wolbrecht 18, J. Henrikson 14, D. Grey 5, C. Wolbrecht 2.

5 Dimmick 23, #3 Lostant 18.

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Game 4 - #2 Dalzell vs. #PCA. Thursday: Third place - losers 3-4, 5 p.m. Title - winners3-4, 6 p.m.

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Voice of Democracy winners announced Roger (right) and Jean (left) Fox, Voice of Democracy chairmen for Wyanet VFW Post 6634 and its Ladies’ Auxiliary present gift certificates to Voice of Democracy winners Lindsey Hoffert, Riley Francis and Charles Lotspeich. These Bureau Valley High School students receive cash prizes, medals and gift certificates for their winning essays. The Voice of Democracy competition is the VFW’s premier scholarship program with more than 100,000 students competing for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Students in Grades 9-12 compete by writing and recording an original 3-5 minute essay on a patriotic theme. This year’s theme was “Why Veterans are Important to Our Nation’s History and Future.”

PRINCETON — Princeton Buddy Bags recently received a $3,000 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant to help provide children with two breakfast and lunch meals and snacks for the weekends. The project started in 2012 with 20 kids and since then has added 57 more.

The DuPont Pioneer Global Giving Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation, and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the unique challenges of our local communities promotes economic growth, improved health, and overall quality of life; all factors important to a healthy and strong business climate.

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Illinois Valley Community College Human Services Organization members Morgan Corbel (left) of Lacon, Kimberly Burrow of LaSalle, Jill Nickelsen of Wyanet and Nicole Doran (far right) of Peru present Domestic Violence Awareness Month poster winner Rachel Niedjelski (second from right) of Streator with an IVCC bookstore gift card.

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Brummel receives art award Bureau Valley High School senior art student Rachel Brummel (left) was recently awarded the Illinois Art Education Association Traveling Student Show Award in Lisle at the annual IAEA Association Conference. Rachel’s acrylic painting self-portrait was one of 40 pieces of artwork chosen from over 730 submitted pieces from Grades K-12. The entire show will travel throughout the state for a year. It will be on display at Bureau Valley High School during the month of December. Sheila L. Heth (right) is the BVHS art instructor.

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Timpte offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please apply at 160 Progress Drive, Princeton, IL; at our website www.timpte.com; or send resume to: gbenesch@timpte.com We currently have openings for PROCESS OPERATORS At Patriot Renewable Fuels ethanol plant in Annawan, IL. Applications and job descriptions are available on our website: www.Patriot renewablefuels.com.

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Send resume & cover letter by December 31st to: Bureau County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356 Full-time RECEPTIONIST Great Hours; 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off; Accruals; Comprehensive Health Plan; IMRF Pension Plan.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) WILBUR E. BLAKE,) DECEASED ) NO. 2014-P-100 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Wilbur E. Blake. Letters of office were issued to Charles D. Blake of 3981 Brawby Road, Neponset, Illinois 61345 and Thomas W. Blake of 105 Harlan Street, Neponset, Illinois 61345 as Independent Executors whose attor-

neys 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 6, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executors is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim

not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executors and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day of December, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) GLENDA K. ) RASMUSSEN, ) Deceased ) NO. 2014-P-97 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Glenda K. Rasmussen. Letters of Office were issued on November 24, 2014 to Glenn E. Rasmussen, 209 Pittman Court, Manlius, IL 61338 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with

the representative, or both, on or before June 8, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of November, 2014 s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ZACKERY SOMMER AKA ZACKERY J ) SOMMER AKA ZACKERY JEFFREY ) SOMMER, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 35 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 8, 2015, 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: LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 206 EAST ATKINSON STREET, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361 Property Index No. 14-19-183-006. The real estate is improved with a white, aluminum siding, single family home; two car detached 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 PA1403861. 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. PA1403861 Case Number: 14 CH 35 TJSC#: 34-19433 I635688 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ETTA MAE ) VERBOUT, ) No. 2014-P-103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Etta Mae Verbout. Letters of office were issued to Bonnie L. Norin, Box 276, Neponset, Illinois as Executor whose attorney is William E. Stewart, 117 S. Chestnut St., Kewanee, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the court, Mary C.

Dremann, Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, 61356, or with the representative, or both on or before June 15, 2015 and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 8th day of December, 2014.

William E. Stewart Attorney for Estate 117 S. Chestnut Street Kewanee, IL 61443 309/853-4878 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

114,267; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 140,908; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 70,791; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 44,150 Capital Projects: Local Sources 9,409; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 9,409; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 6,181,470; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 31,815,694; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2014 25,643,633 Working Cash: Local Sources 60,868; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 60,868; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (93,093); Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 32,248; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 23 Tort: Local Sources 256,190; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 256,190; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 195,662; Beginning Fund Balances July1, 2013 12,670; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 73,198 Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 61,381; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 61,381; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (200,000;) Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 301,105; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 162,486 GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Bruce Becker, Shannon E Bicknell, Robert P Cessna, Julie A Colby, Brandon L Czubachowski, Allison M Faber, Gina M Ghighi, Mary M Haywood, Kayli E Huffaker, Jean Kozak, Patti Lunn, Christine K Malerk, Daniel McConville, Katie E Nett, Karen L Petersen, Jenilyn E Roether, Robert Timm, Megan M Uphoff, Gary Vicini Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Bettyann Harrison, Kayleen R Haslam, Carolyn Neuhalfen, Robert Peterlin Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Mary C Drumheller, Brian J Green, Nicholas Hanck, Ann Maller, Josiah L Martin, Adam J Meyer, Joseph J Rue, Jessica A Strouss Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999: Donna Albrecht, Julie K Anderson, Nickole L Barto, Jill Bruner, Erick R Bryant, Angela Carpenter, Teresa D Colmone, Janet Daft, Darcy Earley, Mike Filippini, Barb Fulara, Joseph A Furlan, Thomas Keegan, Karen Klopcic, David Lasser, Robert Malerk, Kathleen M Martin, Joanna M McConville, Joseph J Panzica, Rosalyn Pigati, Steven Smith Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Peter J Kasperski, Michael Struna GROSS PAYMENT FOR

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Sara Ashby, Kelly Bartolucci, Thomas R Bauer, Jason D Bland, Angie Cinotto, Christine M Despinis, Lindsay A Ferrari, Monica M Hrovat, Tanya R Huston, Shawn M Kessel, Jenny L Leek, Judy A Luecke, Geri Manning Miller, Erin Polte, Donna Rutgens, Mark F Scheri, Linda Seibert, Randy R Tieman, Megan M Uphoff, Nicole C Wiltse, Gina R Young Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Delmar Baracani, Elizabeth Ellis, Jeffery Ferrari, Vicki Piontek Salary Range: $40,000 through $59,999: Debra Arreguin, Michael S Edgcomb, Debra K Evelhoch, John Marshall, Gina L Puck Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Robert J Hanck Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries Person, Firm, Corp.

Aggregate Amount SPRING VALLEY SUPERMARKET $2,502.86 GALE RESEARCH COMPANY $2,547.19 SPECIALTY FLOORS, INC. $2,622.00 HERFF JONES $3,026.69 ILL ASSOC OF SCHOOL ADMIN $3,066.82 CELEBRATIONS 150 $3,085.50 FOLLETT EDUCATIONAL SER. $3,135.32 MAUTINO DISTRIBUTING CO $3,152.29 GERBER LIFE INSURANCE $3,160.00 SCHOOL LUNCH SOLUTIONS $3,347.06 MIKE STRUNA $3,375.05 AT& T MOBILITY $3,517.31 PEARSON EDUCATION $3,537.22 ST. MARGARET’S HOSPITAL $3,722.00 ST. BEDE ACADEMY $3,798.47 ILL ASSOC SCHOOL BOARDS $3,872.00 LASALLE OFFICE SUPPLY $3,977.44 TAYLOR’S NATURAL GREEN $3,994.34 ASHLEY MEKEEL $4,050.00 ILLINOIS EDUCATION ASSOC $4,085.75 EDMENTUM $4,143.13 CERX SOLUTIONS LLC $4,265.00 A.C.T. $4,323.00 PUTNAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL $4,665.39 PAPER 101 $4,840.88 LADD LANES $4,950.82 SHEET WISE PRINTING $5,039.00 SPRING VALLEY-CITY OF $5,266.16 ILLINOIS VALLEY WASTE $6,092.51 MIDWEST TRANSIT EQUIPMENT $6,701.00 OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY $7,214.00 PURCHASE POWER $7,247.85 DEPUE UNIT SCHOOLS $7,265.00

EMPLOYERS PREFERRED INS $7,417.00 ALFANO’S PIZZA $7,594.00 HAPPYS SUPER SERVICE $9,140.32 R & R DISTRIBUTORS $9,451.20 ANGELO’S RESTAURANT $9,756.00 NCIMD $11,677.49 LOCKER ROOM $12,950.57 QUILL CORPORATION $13,524.60 FRONTIER $13,664.83 ILLINOIS VALLEY CREDIT $13,870.00 INDIANA GEOTHERMAL $14,000.00 THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR $14,085.00 WILCOXSON & ASSOCIATES $14,500.00 TRS - NEC - EFT $14,652.42 CHAPMANS MECHANICAL CO. $14,681.75 BUREAU COUNTY CO-OP $14,954.00 STREATOR FARM MART, INC. $14,966.76 TRS FEDERAL $15,942.19 ILLINOIS VALLEY BUS EQUIP $17,250.99 PRAIRIE STATE INS COOP $20,730.48 DAKOTA STREET INSURANCE $20,986.00 STERLING COMMERCIAL ROOF $21,199.00 HALL EDUCATION $21,982.00 AUDRIE LUNDQUIST $22,687.50 TEACHERS RETIREMENT $31,074.86 IMPREST FUND $31,376.83 VISA $32,946.56 BENEFIT PLANS ADM. $38,506.80 L-P TWNSHP HIGH SCHOOL $39,273.00 BMP TRI-COUNTY CO-OP $41,984.20 TRS HEALTH INSURANCE $43,000.35 COMPANION LIFE INS CO $45,484.84 HALL HS DENTAL ACCT $45,686.55 ROBBINS SCHWARTZ $45,789.00 CONNECTING POINT COMPUTER $47,684.82 FOX RIVER FOODS $48,855.13 HOMEFIELD ENERGY $50,370.37 AREA CAREER CENTER $58,755.89 BEHAVIOR DISORDER PROGRAM $71,763.00 AMEREN IP $73,472.33 SEECO CONSULTANTS, INC $73,695.60 IL MUNICIPAL RET SYSTEM $91,536.55 ILLINOIS DEP OF REVENUE $141,281.73 ILLINOIS CENTRAL BUS $206,343.55 TRS 9.40% EFT $216,978.82 SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK $520,865.45 JOHN POHAR & SONS $559,649.00 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD $676,446.51 HALL HS HEALTH ACCT $807,306.21 LEOPARDO COMPANIES, INC $1,049,877.00 HEALY, BENDER & ASSOC. $1,673,190.92 VISSERING CONSTRUCTION $2,725,379.00 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 2014.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014, will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2014. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO., 800 W. ERIE ST., SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362. 815664-2100; 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Also by January 15, 2015 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe.net SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2014 Educational: Local Sources 2,537,301; State Sources 1,110,627; Federal Sources 179,792; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 3,827,720; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 4,111,478; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 93,093; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 862,571; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 671,906 Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 307,522; State Sources 0; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 307,522; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 502,455; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 169,339; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 244,145 ; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 218,551 Debt Services: Local Sources 608,518; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 608,518; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 364,981; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 1,650,639; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 43,279; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 1,937,455 Transportation: Local Sources 146,252; State Sources 96,520; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 242,772; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 223,229; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 125,945 Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2014 145,488 Municipal Retirement & Social Security: Local Sources 114,267; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues

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999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS 2015 BOARD MEETING DATES All Meetings begin at 4:30 pm and are held at the Bureau County Metro Center January Regular Meeting Monday, January 5 Monday, January 19 February Regular Meeting Monday, February 2 Monday, February 16 March Regular Meeting Monday, March 2 Monday, March 16 April Regular Meeting Monday, April 6 Monday, April 20 May Regular Meeting Monday, May 4 Monday, May 18 June Regular Meeting Monday, June 1 Monday, June 15 July Regular Meeting Monday, July 6 Monday, July 20 August Regular Meeting Monday, August 3 Monday, August 17 September Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 8 (moved-Labor Day) Monday, September 21 October Regular Meeting Monday, October 5 Monday, October 19 November Regular Meeting Monday, November 2 Monday, November 16 December Regular Meeting Monday, December 7 Monday, December 21 Approved December 1, 2014 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 16, 2014.

Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $32,391.15.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For information regarding the real estate contact Robert B. Steele, 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, (815) 224-3200.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815)224-3200 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611.

I635918 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, LLINOIS STANLEY E. TINKER, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) THOMAS MADSEN, RICHARD MUELLER, ) ELIO MARANDOLA, V&C CONSTRUCTION) CITY OF PRINCETON, a Municipal ) Corporation, UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. ) Defendants. ) No. 13 CH 59 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Bureau County Circuit Court in Cause # 13-CH59, entitled STANLEY E. TINKER, Plaintiff v.

THOMAS MADDEN, RICHARD MUELLER, ELIO MARANDOLA, V&C CONSTRUCTION, City of Princeton, unknown owners AND Nonrecord claimants, Defendants on September 18, 2014: Sheriff Sale of Bureau County, Illinois, will be on January 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bureau County Courthouse, by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department located at 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356 sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described property situated in Bureau County, Illinois: Common address or location of premises: 440 Railroad Avenue, Princeton, Illinois PIN: 16-08-427-001 Legal description of premises: Beginning at a point 1732.5 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, running thence East for a distance 350 feet; running thence South for a distance of 193 feet; running thence Northwesterly along the North right-of-way ling of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for a distance of 375 feet; running thence North for a distance of 47 feet to the place of beginning, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois and being situated in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to all general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens, easements or restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the Purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Improvements: Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN

13-038062 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) DEBRA A. SWINDLER; KENNY BRYAN; ) STANLEY LIGHT EMILY LIGHT; ) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ) REGISTRATION SSTEMS, INC., AS ) NOMINEE FOR GN MORTGAGE, LLC, ) ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 4 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: The East 30 feet of Lot 14 in Block 104 in O’Beirne’s Addition to the City of Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, excepting and reserving, however, the underlying coal and fireclay, together with the right to mine and remove the same without entering upon or occupying any part of the surface of said premises, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 120 East Fourth Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

P.I.N. 18-34-237-009.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee 13-038062 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) DEBRA A. SWINDLER; KENNY BRYAN; ) STANLEY LIGHT EMILY LIGHT; ) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ) SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GN ) MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ) ASSIGNS; ) Defendants, ) 14 CH 4 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 120 East Fourth Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

P.I.N. 18-34-237-009.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

I635918 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

ZACKERY SOMMER AKA ZACKERY J ) SOMMER AKA ZACKERY JEFFREY ) SOMMER, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 35 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 8, 2015, 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 206 EAST ATKINSON STREET, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361 Property Index No. 14-19-183-006. The real estate is improved with a white, aluminum siding, single family home; two car detached 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1403861.

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. PA1403861 Case Number: 14 CH 35 TJSC#: 34-19433 I635688 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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

CRAIG W. BLAND AKA CRAIG BLAND AKA ) CRAIG WAYNE BLAND, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ) Defendant ) 14 CH 40 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 9, 2015, 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 18394 WYANET WALNUT ROAD, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 09-33-300-007.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $49,072.48.

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, or a 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 and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14050187.

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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14050187 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 40 TJSC#: 34-21083 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

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

CRAIG W. BLAND AKA CRAIG BLAND AKA ) CRAIG WAYNE BLAND, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ) Defendant ) 14 CH 40 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 9, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33 A DISTANCE OF 463.0 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 46 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID WEST LINE 346.7 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33 A DISTANCE OF 78.0 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES 30 MINUTES MEASURED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE 346.7 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 73.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 18394 WYANET WALNUT ROAD, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 09-33-300-007.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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

and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14050187.

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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14050187 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 40 TJSC#: 34-21083 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

ANNUAL REPORT OF TREASURER OF PRINCETON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ITEMS OF RECEIPT Balance on hand, per last Annual Report $194,747.05 County Collector, tax distribution 120,390.96 State of Illinois, Personal Property Replacement Tax 6,834.77 Illinois Municipal League, 2% Fire Insurance Tax 1,110.33 Interest on NOW account 167.37 Interest on certificates of deposit 633.78 Interest on tax collections 9.49 TOTAL RECEIPTS $323,893.75 ITEMS OF DISBURSEMENT City of Princeton, per Fire Protection, Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service Agreement $108,062.13 Scott Brothers Insurance Agency, Inc., treasurer bond 375.00 Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts, dues 375.00 Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C.: Attorney fees 5,343.25 Hopkins & Associates, CPSs, annual audit 2,650.00 Theodore Harris, Trustee’s fee and Treasurer’s fee 1,000.00 Hugh Fundell, Trustee’s fee 900.00 Mark Pierson, Trustee’s fee 900.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $119,605.38 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts $323,893.75 Total Disbursements 119,605.38 Balance on hand June 30, 2014 $204,288.37 Cash in checking $111,464.72 Certificate of deposit matures October 4, 2015 92,823.65 Total $204,288.37 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 2014.

CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS SUMMARY OF NET ASSETS/FUND BALANCES EXCLUDING PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MATSON PUBLIC LIBRARY FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2014 Special Trust & General Revenue Proprietary Agency Fund Funds Funds Funds Beginning Balance 5-1-13 Net Assets/Fund Balance $ 1,096,607 $ 398,544 $ 33,227,957 $ 12,483,817 Revenues 6,450,792 2,585,418 17,579,544 2,106,361 Expenditures (7,292,661) (2,218,778) (15,546,259) (731,927) Net Increase (decrease) (841,869) 366,640 2,033,285 1,374,434 Ending Balance 4-30-14 Net Assets/Fund Balance $ 254,738 $ 765,184 $ 35,261,242 $ 13,858,251

Property Taxes Replacement Taxes Sales and Use Taxes

CITY OF PRINCETON, ILLINOIS COLLECTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

$ 1,771,739 106,816 2,472,896

999 • Legal Notices In come Taxes Motor Fuel Taxes Telecommunication Taxes Other Taxes Fines Grants & Donations Licenses and Permits Investment Income Bond Proceeds Other Revenues Electric Charges Water Charges Sewer Charges Ambulance, Cemetery and Garbage Charges Transfers TOTAL Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Vendor A Plus Landscaping & Tree, Inc Advanced Asphalt Co., Inc. AG View FS, Inc. Alan Environmental Products Inc Alexander Chemical Corporation AMEC Environment & Inf, Inc American Family Life Insurance American Public Power Assoc.

Anderson-Mosshart Clot ing Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Aqua Backflow, Inc. ASK Enterprises Badger Meters, Inc. Barnes, Henry, Meisenheimer BC Tech Group, LLC Beaber, Allan Boehle, Kerry Bonnell Industries, Inc. Bonucci Farms Brennt ag Mid-South, Inc. Brown Traffic Products, Inc Bullington-Isaacson Const, Inc Bureau Co Collector Bureau Co Metro Center Bureau Co Republican Bureau Co Treasurer Butterfield, Lyndon Cain, Kyle Cardmember Services Cargill, Incorporated Carquest Auto Parts Carrier-Oehler Company CCP Industries Inc. Census Pro- Sec 457 plan Centerpoint Energy, Inc Central Bank Central Bank Illinois Central Radio Group, Inc Certified Laboratories Chamlin Associates Chicago International Trucks Citizens 1st N -Police pension Citizens 1st Nat. -Fire Pension Cit y of Princeton City of Princeton (IMRF) Civic Systems, LLC Clarke Mosquito Control Claudon, Kost, Barnhart, Beal Clawson, Jeff Cloudpoi t Geographies Inc. Collection Professiona ls, Inc. Columbia Pipe & Supply Com ined Cleaning, Inc. Commerce Bank, NA Complete Industrial & Electric Connecting Point Corp .

Continental Carbonic Products Copy All Service Corn Belt Energy Corp Crescent Electric Supply Co. Dahlen Systems, Inc. DBP, Inc. Delta Mobile Testing, Inc. DeSalle, Terry Diekemper, David P. Dimond Bros Ins Agency Donohue & Associates Drake, James Edwards, Bryce EFTPS - 941 EmbroidMe Emergency Services Marketing C, Inc EPCD Carbon Dioxide Prod, Inc. Farnsworth Group, Inc. Farwest Line Specialties Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Feed Distributor s, Inc Ferguson Waterworks #2516 Festival 56 Fletcher-Reinha rd t Co. Forristall Concrete, Inc. Frontier Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. Getz , Fire Equipment, Inc Giant Maintenace & Restoration Global Emergency Products, Inc Goers, Michael Grassers Plmbng & Heating, Inc GraybaR Greenfield Ret irement Home Guard ian Life Insurance Co Guith er Tree Service, Inc Gustafson Hardware, Inc. Hach, Inc. Hanna, Gary Hanna, Ruth

731,518 189,109 309,892 177,428 188,728 1,341,059 38,947 880,985 191,285 1,580,532 11,937,157 2,759,316 1,668,786 1,311,889 1,064,033 $ 28,722,115 Amount 14,285.00 143,627.66 3,904.14 2,542.72 11,747 .00 40,606.41 23,213.30 3,274.00 4,006.98 14,332.50 11,66 4.00 5,752.33 13,49 8.57 28,487.26 12,352.24 47,5 11.13 44,2 51.19 13,677 .88 7,976.43 9, 157.56 4,116.34 5,7 55.00 8,914.72 15,160.62 29,96 1.62 30,009.20 24,280.80 7,550.71 79,984 .68 54,4 31.75 38,104 .84 51,254.96 3,381.11 9,643.73 43,9 38.73 439, 187.50 3,025.00 8,638.30 2,900.72 15,140.00 24,227.10 19,816.00 24,248 .00 29,701.48 853,184 .93 11,733 .00 15,118.30 9,758.61 5,545.00 45,2 20.39 4,0 10.52 14,896.51 11,955.91 10,211.85 14,198.72 34,739.35 3,397.79 3,948 .45 2,934.86 13,08 1.97 25,872. 16 4,725.26 6,111. 00 13,897 .63 5,100.00 590,914.50 3,656.68 23,214.04 153,0 39.61 1,331,819.11 2,510.78 3,137.00 4,860.00 354,0 21.10 6, 149.65 12,547. 50 86,618. 24 50,8 02.39 11, 175.0 0 54,728.47 6,733 .64 20,407.33 22,8 49.94 3,075.95 8,232.00 3,407.51 33,46 2.68 4,327.10 17,945. 00 2,583 .00 54,1 78.81 4,720 .00 10,045.47 12,835.80 51,742.20 35,235.16

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999 • Legal Notices HD Supply Power Solutions, Ltd HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd. Health Alliance Medical Plans Heartland Bank & Trust Company Heartland Bank -Police pension Heartland Bank-Fire Pension Himes, Terry Homestead Festival Hometown National Bank HSA DIRECT DEPOSIT IBEW Local 51 IL Dept of Employ. Securities IL Dept of Revenue IL Electric Works IL Environmental Protection ILMunicipal Electric Agency IL Municipal Utility Assoc.

ILOil Market ing Eqpt, Inc. IL Public Safety Agency IL River Road IL Valley Cellular IL Valley Crime Prevention ILValley Waste Services, Inc IM RF ln-Gen Products, Inc Intoximeters Itron, Inc. IV Net Iwayemi, Abiodun Jamison Excavating, Inc. Johnsons Carpet Shoppe , Inc. KBCSolutions, Inc. Kelly Lucas DBALucas Lawn Care Key Builders Construction, Inc Kramer Garage Doors, Inc. Kuhnert, Ray Lange, Rodney Lawson Products, Inc. Leander Construction, Inc. Lifts of Illinois, Inc Lucas, Kelly Maintenance Products, Inc. Markel’s Firestone Martin Eqpt of Illinois , Inc. Mateo Tools McCutchan, Julia McHenry Machine Company, Inc McMaster -Carr Supply Co. Merkley, Lon Meyer Laboratory, Inc. Michlig Energy Midland Stat s Bank Midwest Engineering Consultant Midwest Truck Service Miller, Hall & Triggs Motorola Municipa l Emergency Srvs, Inc NClCG NCPERS - IL IMRF Vol. Life Nelson , William Nickelsen Plmbg & Heating Nicor No. IL Ambulance Billing, Inc. North American Salt Co. North Central Emergency Northern Partners Cooperative Northern Public Radio Payroll Clearing Fund PDC Laborat ries, Inc Peach Trucking Pearson Education Perfect Powder Coat Inc Perry Memorial Hospital Petty Cash Fund Philippe, Paul Piehl Motors, Inc. Pine Valley Eco Products, Inc Pitney Bowes Pitney Bowes Reserve Account Policemen’s Benevolent Prairie Nursery & Landscape Princeton Autobody Princeton Chamber of Commerce Princeton Elementary School Princeton High School Princeton Jaycees Princeton Municipal Utilities Princeton Public Library Princeton Redi-Mix, Inc. Princeton Tire Service Pton Firefighter’ s Union Quentech, Inc QWT Corp/ Jaytech, Inc Radian Research, Inc Radio Ranch, Inc Railroad Management Co, LLC Ray O’Herron Company, Inc Responder Systems, LLC Robert Ori Electric Ross Valve Manufacturing Co Rowell Chemical Corp RP Lumber Company Rush Truck Centers of IL, Inc Safety & Training Consulting Sauer, Tiffany L SBM Schulte Supply Schweitzer Engineering Lab Servpro of Morris/Ottawa Sherrnco Indust ries Sissel, Colleen SolarBee South Shore Drill Team Sovereign Leasing, LLC

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State Disbursement Unit Sterling Codifier s Stewart Spreading, Inc. Striegel Knobloch & Co, LLC Superior Excavating Co, Inc. Swagelok Swanson, Gary E. T & R Service, Inc Taylor, Richard Taylors Natural Green Lawn Inc TO Ameritrade Institutional Tech Products, Inc. Telog Instuments, Inc TEST, Inc. The Bedding Group, Inc Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp.

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JAMISON, TURNER JENSEN, ALLISON N JOHNSON, BRANDON L KLINGENBERG, JERAD K KLOEPPING, BRADLEY J KOSTELLO, JOSEPH GARRETT KRAMER, TONY L LAVANWAY, NICHOLAS L LUCAS, JUSTIN MABRY, RAYMOND MC ALVEY, MICHAEL D MCGRAW, LAURIE A MEAD, KENNETH MERONEK, MARIAN P MOFFITT, JAMES MORROW, KATE E MOSCHELLO, CARINA Gross Wages: $250,000 - 49,999.99 CAIN, MARC K HENNING, JANET M CARROW , MICHAEL T HUNT, JONI DOTY, JEROD JESSE, JOHN R GARVIN, KURT MARSELLE, LAURIE A. GIFT, BRIAN A SCHELKOPF, MEGAN E HAYES, TIMOTHY C Gross Wages: $50,000 - 74,999.99 ADAMS, MICHAEL R DRAKE, BRIAN H ARAUZA, ALEX M DROZDA, JOEL R ATKINSON, BENJAMIN S EGGERS JR., MICHAEL J BEBEJ JR., ANTHONY L. ERICKSON, CHRISTOPHER D BERLIN, BRYAN G EVANS JR., CHARLES A BIERBOM, KENDRA FISHER, GREGG ALLAN CARR, PEGGY A FOSTER, JACOB A CARRINGTON, BRIAN R FUNDERBERG, RICK CHRISTIANSEN, AARON P GABRYS, CHRISTOPHER J CLARK, THOMAS W GUTSHALL, ADAM S CLEMENTZ, ANTHONY R JAEGER, DANIEL S CUMPTON, ROBERT S JENSEN, ROBERT W DICKINSON, KEITH M JOHNSON, RONALD L

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OSSOLA, SARAH A PETERSON, LOIS B PINKSTON, BRANDON POSS, LEAH A POWERS, MARY QUIRAM, JOEL ROBERTS, MARCIA M ROGGY, RONALD ROGGY, THOMAS ARTHUR SAMPSON, NANCY SCHAILL, DUSTIN R SWANSON, RAY VAN DE VOORDE, KARY J WALLACE, MAX A WARREN, ROBERT L WEBSTER, WILLIAM T WOLF, TYLER J

KLOEPPING , SHANE A LAURITZEN, TROY A LEIGH, CORY S MACIEJEWSKI, MARGARET A MERKEL, JOSEPH S NIEDZIELA, JAMES J PHILHOWER, THOMAS L POLHEMUS, TERRY L. SHOFNER, JOHN W SORENSON, ERIK DAVID THOMPSON, ERIC S. TORRI, TROY A WALTERS, JUSTIN D WEBSTER, DAVID S

Gross Wages: $75,000 - 99,999.99 AMY, KEVIN D L1NDELAND JR., TOBY A. SAYLER, MICHAEL J BOUGHTON, MATTHEW R MANGRICH,JEFFERY A SNETHEN , BRADLEY ALLEN DAVIS, LUKE I MOLLN, RYAN TRANSOU, JAMES A DIEKEMPER, DAVID P MULLINS, LYNN E UNDERWOOD, JEFFREY S. EGGERS SR, MICHAEL J NELSON, PETER H UNDERWOOD, THOMAS L ETHERIDGE, SCOT T J PORTMAN, BARRY STEVEN VUJA NOV, NICHOLAS S FORRISTALL, TIMOTHY A QUIRAM, QUINT P WELTE, JOSEPH D ISAACSON, JOHN L RABE, DARRIN GLEN WOOLLEY, CHARLES J LAW, JOSEPH L ROOT, THOMAS F WRIGHT, STEVEN E Gross Wages: $100,000 + AMY, KEVIN D L1NDELAND JR., TOBY A SAYLER, MICHAEL J BOUGHTON, MATTHEW R MANGRICH,JEFFERY A SNETHEN , BRADLEY ALLEN DAVIS, LUKE I MOLLN, RYAN TRANSOU, JAMES A DIEKEMPER, DAVID P MULLINS, LYNN E UNDERWOOD, JEFFREY S. EGGERS SR, MICHAEL J NELSON, PETER H UNDERWOOD, THOMAS L ETHERIDGE, SCOT T J PORTMAN, BARRY STEVEN VUJA NOV, NICHOLAS S FORRISTALL, TIMOTHY A QUIRAM, QUINT P WELTE, JOSEPH D ISAACSON, JOHN L RABE, DARRIN GLEN WOOLLEY, CHARLES J LAW, JOSEPH L ROOT, THOMAS F WRIGHT, STEVEN E Gross Wages: $100,000.00+ BIRD , JASON L CLAWSON, JEFFERY W The foregoing statements fairly present the fund balances, revenues, and expenditures of the various funds of the City of Princeton as of April 30, 2014 to the best of my knowledge. /s/ Bradley J Kloepping Treasurer Date: November 7, 2014 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 11, 2014.

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Make a child happy this Christmas Pastor Doug Kirkpatrick of the Princeton Wesleyan Church collects the last handful of toys from Logan Junior High School that students and teachers had donated to this year’s Christmas for Kids Toy Drive.

The time is running out to make a donation to this year’s drive. Anyone who wants to make a last donation is asked to drop off a financial contribution at Heartland Bank and Trust under the Christmas for Kids Toy Drive bank account.

The toys, which have been collected from all areas of the county, will be distributed to parents on Saturday, Dec. 13. Around 250 families will receive toys for their children this year.

This year’s collection was the first under the direction of the Princeton Wesleyan Church.

Kirkpatrick expressed his gratitude to all who have taken time to donate or who have stepped up to help as a volunteer.

“I’m just blown away by the outpouring of support the community has shown us,” he said.

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Festival 56 wraps up season with holiday show This Week The Prairie Wind Ensemble will present its second concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Route 91, Peoria.

The ensemble is directed by Joseph Manfredo.

Joining the Prairie Wind Ensemble for the concert are organist Kristin Stewart, the Peoria Civic Chorale Youth Chorus, soprano Leslie Manfredo and Lee Wenger. Traditional music of the holiday season will be performed.

The Snowman Parade will take place at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of “There’s Snow Place Like Ladd� 2014 Ladd Christmas Walk.

The parade will begin on North Main Street and end at Ladd Memorial Park. For more information, call 815-894-2092 or email hocking4@comcast.net.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present its holiday concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Ottawa High School Auditorium. Dane Suarez, a Princeton native and a 2014 Metropolitan Opera National Council finalist, will return to the area and join Sue Gillio of Peru, well-known throughout the Midwest as a gifted soloist, flute teacher and principal flute player with the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, as featured soloists with the orchestra. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students K-college with ID. For more information, visit www.ivso.org.

The 2014 Ladd Christmas Walk will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Ladd.

Activities include horse drawn wagon rides, kids’ crafts and activities plus pictures with Santa.

Winners of the holiday lighting contest will be

announced and maps of Ladd’s best lit holiday homes will be available.

The walk also includes a holiday prize hunt at Ladd businesses and a 50/50.

The St. Lucia Festival at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton, will be Saturday, Dec. 13. The annual breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the vestry of the church. The Women’s Ministry of the church is sponsoring this annual event. Malena Wheeler will portray Saint Lucia.

Elise Blocki, Anna Rosendal, Hailey Schultz and Mallory Wheeler will serve as Lucia’s attendants during the breakfast. Limited tickets are available and reserved seating is required. Tickets are $8 per person and must be paid for and picked up

by Dec. 12. Reservations can be made by calling Joan Eggers at 815-8752168. A bake/craft sale will begin at 9 a.m. in the Happy Hands Preschool room and will continue after the program.

St. Bede Academy will hold its Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13. The cost is $12 per person and includes the breakfast meeting Santa, make and take crafts, movies, readers and a ride on the Starved Rock Trolley. For an additional $5, Valley Photo will be taking pictures with Santa. This event is sponsored by the St. Bede Bedan Club. For more information or tickets, see any Bedan Club member or visit the St. Bede Academy Development Office.

The Bureau County Chorus will present “Songs of the Season,� a concert of sacred and popular holiday music, at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14, in the sanctuary of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 416 E. Dover Road, Princeton.

The public is invited to attend this free concert. A free-will donation opportunity will be provided.

For further information, contact Joy E. Schertz at 815-646-4218 or Kevin Glover at 815-915-7478.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Upcoming A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at 225 E. Second St., Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20 which entitles them to a tasting of five wines and light snacks. The evening will include a jewelry fashion show and music by Travis Hosette.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Starved Rock State Park present holiday storytelling with local storyteller Bill Myers at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Starved Rock Visitor Center’s Kaskaskia Room.

This program will last one hour and is sponsored by the Starved Rock Foundation.

‘There’s a Christmas Tree in Terminal C!’ runs Dec. 12-20 PRINCETON — Festival 56 will wrap up its fall season with “There’s a Christmas Tree in Terminal C!� running Dec. 12-20.

On the 10th anniversary of its first production, Festival 56 is happy to bring back its most popular holiday musical written by Festival 56 Artistic Director Dexter Brigham. “There’s a Christmas Tree in Terminal C!� is the story of four strangers stranded in an airport terminal on Christmas

Eve. Featuring everyone’s favorite holiday songs, including “O Holy Night,� “O Christmas Tree� and many more, this production will put you in the spirit of the season.

The show stars returning Festival cast members Mariah Thornton as Holly and Tayloir Pace as Ivy and newcomers Kyle Morr as Rudy and Kyle Ralston as Nick.

Evening performances of “There’s A Christmas Tree in Terminal C!� will

be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 17-20, with two matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20, at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton..

Individual tickets cost $26 and can be purchased at the Festival 56 Box Office in the Grace Performing Arts Center.

The Box Office is open from noon to 2 p.m. Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays, and one hour before performances. Tickets may also be purchased by phone by calling 815-879-5656 or online at www.festival56. com. Senior, student and group discounts are available.

Stage 212 will present ‘A Frozen Princess New Year’s Noon Party�

LASALLE — Stage 212 is helping young people ring in the New Year in style with “A Frozen Princess New Year’s Noon Party,� a kid friendly celebration at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 31 at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle.

The event will feature appearances by Anna,

Elsa, Cinderella, Jasmine and The Prince, as well as a sing-along and dance party, door prizes, meetand-greet, photo ops and a toast and snack at the stroke of noon (and three).

Tickets for “A Frozen Princess New Year’s Noon Party� are $10 each, reserved seating, and may

be purchased by visiting the box office from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, or by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212.org.

All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age.

All children must be properly chaperoned. Call 815224-3025 for details.

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Annual St. Lucia Festival planned PRINCETON — A time-honored Swedish tradition continues with the annual St. Lucia Festival on Dec. 13 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. The annual breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the vestry of the church. The Women’s Ministry of the church is sponsoring this annual event.

Malena Wheeler will portray Saint Lucia, dressed in a long white gown tied by a simple red satin ribbon with a wreath of greenery and lighted candles on her head.

Elise Blocki, Anna Rosendal, Hailey Schultz and Mallory Wheeler will serve as Lucia’s attendants during the breakfast.

The annual St. Lucia Breakfast and Festival of Light is Swedish tradition celebrated in the Covenant Church. The legend of St. Lucia tells how she was martyred for her faith, bringing food and light to Sweden during the winter famine. According to legend, Lucia was the daughter of a wealthy Sicilian family who refused a marriage, arranged by her family, to a non-Christian boy. The boy, who also came from a wealthy family was insulted by her refusal of marriage and became instrumental in Lucia’s persecution.

The crown of candles, worn by the person who

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Malena Wheeler (center) will portray Lucia at the annual Lucia Breakfast at the Evangelical Covenant Church at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13. Her attendants will be Elise Blocki (from left), Anna Rosendal, Hailey Schultz and Mallory Wheeler. portrays Lucia symbolizes the fire used to try to burn her to death, as well as the light she carried to light her way as she ministered to the poor. The red sash is a symbol of the dagger wounds that eventually caused her death. Although she was Catholic, after the Reformation, the Lutherans embraced her in their faith; to the people, the name Lucia means “bringer of light.” To this day, every school, city, town and choir in Sweden has a Lucia pageant.

The annual St. Lucia Festival has been an annual event at the Evangelical Covenant Church since 1975 and is a favorite Christmas season event of the church. The public is invited

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Limited tickets are available and reserved seating is required. Tickets are $8 per person and must be paid for and picked up by Dec. 12.

Reservations can be made by calling Joan Eggers at 815-875-2168.

A bake/craft sale will begin at 9 a.m. in the Happy Hands Preschool room and will continue after the program.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, Dec. 11, Friends of the Library Book Club will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. and discuss “The Mockingbird Next Door” by Marja Mills. Also Thursday, family craft night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will make circle-woven friendship bracelets (Ages 6 and up. All materials supplied.).

Tuesday, Dec. 16, author Debra R. Borys will talk about how her experiences volunteering with the homeless in Chicago inspired her Street Stories suspense novels.

Rebekah Dees-McMahon from Freedom House, Terri Reintz from the Peru PADS shelter and Steve Graham from Tiskilwa will also present information about homeless services in LaSalle and Bureau counties. The program will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18, there will be a Candy Land-themed pajama party and story time for kids in the youth services department at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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The kids will be playing a life-sized Candy Land game.

TISKILWA — Saturday, Dec. 13, the community of Tiskilwa will be hosting its annual Christmas Walk. The library will host Santa from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids will be able to have their picture taken with Santa and do a craft.

Library hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library will be resuming preschool story times in December. Programs will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays in the children’s department. These programs will feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. Come welcome new storyteller, Anna Dempsey.

Saturday, Dec. 13, the library will host an open house in conjunction with the Ladd Christmas Walk from 3 to 7 p.m. At 3 p.m. the IVCC Theatre Department will present “Grunella, The Story Stealer.” Storyteller Tricia Kelly will entertain with Christmas stories after the theatre performance.

Those interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815894-3254.

The library recently learned it is a recipient of a Libri Foundation book grant. The organization provides books to rural libraries by matching local funds at a 2 to 1 ratio. If the library raises $350, the foundation provides $1,050 worth of books.

Walmart Distribution Center sponsored this project and donated $350. New books should be arriving in January.

OHIO — Saturday, Dec. 13, the Ohio Public Library will host its Christmas party at 10 a.m.

Patrons will make Christmas decorations and treats will be served. The event is open to all ages.

The library also continues to offer computer classes as part of the Eliminate the Digital Divide Grant program. If anyone is interested in computer training, stop in to the library to get signed up and into a class.

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

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

PUTNAM COUNTY — The six Putnam County Public libraries will host computer classes covering topics such as basic computer classes, Internet and email skills, downloading e-books and

more. Space is limited to five participants per class and registration is required. To register for a class or for more information, call your local branch library.

The first class is on basic computing skills.

The classes will meet as follows: At 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Standard Branch Library; at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Hennepin Library headquarters and at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Granville Branch Library.

The next class is on Internet skills. Classes will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the McNabb Branch Library; at 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 16 at the Putnam (Condit) Library; at 5 p.m.

Dec. 16 at the Magnolia Branch Library; at 1 p.m.

Dec.18 at the Standard Branch Library; at 1 p.m.

Dec. 19 at the Hennepin Library Headquarters and at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Granville Branch Library.

More classes will be listed in next week’s edition of Illinois Valley Scene.

MAGNOLIA – Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or seek help understanding homework in progress.

The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

HENNEPIN – Preschool Story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.

Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more.

This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5

years of age.

After school activities take place most Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. for children in early elementary school. Come to the Hennepin Library for stories and related crafts, activities, and games.

Movie Night at the Hennepin Library. Join the library for “Dolphin Tale 2,” rated PG, run time 107 minutes, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10. It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital rescued Winter.

Yet their fight is not over.

Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only pool mate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.

The Hennepin Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Hennepin Library headquarters. Each month the group discusses a single title all participants have read together and selects a title for the following month. The next book club meeting will be on Dec. 11.

GRANVILLE – Join the library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old. The more, the merrier

– bring friends. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

The Granville Favorites Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles participants have read. The next Granville Favorites Club meeting will take place on Dec. 10.

Join the library on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – Join the library at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the McNabb Branch Library for an evening of art and story as they explore the Christmas Story in art. From the Annunciation through the Flight into Egypt, the story of Christ’s birth will be told through paintings by Italian and Flemish masters of the Renaissance in a short film, “The Christmas Story in Art,” from the National Gallery of Art. Following the film, prints of the featured artworks will be on display and refreshments will be served.

Every Saturday at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library features youth programming for children in early elementary school.

December will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects.

Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays and are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home.

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How about some different side dishes to go along with your holiday dinners?

It’s always fun to try something new, and I bet your guests will be asking for the recipe!

Braised and Creamy Vidalia Onions 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey 10 cups sliced Vidalia onions (about 5 onions) 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat, stir in honey. Add onions, broth and seasonings.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer.

Zucchini, Squash and Corn Casserole 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/4inch thick slices 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick

slices 1/4 cup butter, divided 2 cups diced sweet onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups fresh corn kernels, or frozen 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon table salt 1 1/2 cups soft fresh bread crumbs, divided 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350°.

Bring first two ingredients and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat, and boil 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain, gently press between paper towels. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium high heat; add onion and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Stir together squash, onions mixture and next 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup each breadcrumbs and Asiago cheese just until blended.

Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoon butter. Stir in remaining 1 cup bread-

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crumbs and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Basil Corn and Tomato Bake 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 eggs 1 10 3/4-ounce can reduced sodium cream of celery soup, undiluted 4 cups frozen corn 1 small zucchini, chopped 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs 1/3 cup minced fresh basil plus additional for topping 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shredded partskim mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion,

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cook and stir until tender.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and condensed soup until blended. Stir in vegetables, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup basil, salt and onion. Transfer mixture to an 11-by-7inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake vegetables, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Top with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional fresh basil.

Place cauliflower in a bowl. Mix oil, paprika and salt. Drizzle over cauliflower, toss to coat. Transfer to a 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10 minutes. Stir in garlic. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

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1 large head cauliflower, broken into 1-inch florets (about 9 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Senior Spotlight • Elizabeth Geuther (LaMoille) Name: Elizabeth Geuther.

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Family: Janice - mother; Ronald - father; Zachary, Garrett - brothers.

Sports: Volleyball, basketball, and softball.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I just love to play it more than the other sports.

Favorite food and where to get it: Pizza from freezer!

Likes: Scrapbooking, Hanging out with friends, sports, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling.

Dislikes: Having to repeat things three times or more!, spiders, rude people, and snakes.

Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): All the coaches I’ve had through my high school years. They all have gave me positive influence in sports.

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If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: My phone and food.

The last song I listened to: Leave the night on, by Sam Smith.

People would be surprised to know: I like to help my brothers bale hay and mow lawns.

I stay home to watch: The Hallmark movies.

When I need luck for a big game, I: make a frozen pizza and eat it!

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Alissa Schrader because she can always make me laugh even if I’m not in a good mood.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: Halli May my volleyball coach will miss having a tall person to put the nets up at practice and to help make sure they’re at the right height.

Most embarrassing moment: I can’t think of anything right now but I bet something will

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Most unforgettable moment: Being approached at the Little 10 volleyball tournament at Newark by a Kishwaukee College recruiter for volleyball.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Play basketball in college and go to a national championship with my team.

What I would like to do in life: Graduate and to go to college and get a degree in early childhood education.

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Basketball

Running Rebels Basketball OTTAWA — Registration is now open for the Running Rebels third annual Winter Boys Basketball League which starts in January. There will also be three competitive tournaments (Jan. 3, March 7, March 27).

Rebels events are open to feeder teams, school teams and travel teams.

Teams from Aurora, Bloomington, Davenport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSalle-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princeton, Putnam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Running Rebels competitive events.

To register your team(s), visit http:// www.runningrebelsbasketball.com/ team-registration-form.html. Entry into one of these events will be confirmed upon receipt of team entry fee.

For more information, call Eric Rombach at 815-326-1527.

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Youth basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

Sports of all sports

PRINCETON — Eleni Leigh, a former British soccer camp instructor, will teach children ages 3-8 on how to play a variety of sports at the Bureau County Metro Center. The class will be held March 3-12.

Swim lessons

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District will offer swim lessons for all ages and levels at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Weight training

PRINCETON — Beginning adult weight training is available at the Bureau County

Metro Center. Call the Met at 815-8720840 for more information.

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Karate lessons

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District is offering karate lessons for all ages at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Lessons will be taught on Mondays and Thursdays. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Fitness classes

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District hosts offers a variety of water and land fitness and spin classes. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Youth dodgeball

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center is hosting a youth dodge ball league for Grades 1-6 on Fridays from Jan. 23-Feb. 27. The fee is $15.

Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information for all park district programs.

Adult volleyball

PRINCETON — A recreational adult volleyball league will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center on Sundays starting Feb. 1. Fees are $50 per team.

Soccer league

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center hosts an indoor youth soccer league through Jan. 29.

Cheer camp

PRINCETON — An instructional cheer camp will be taught by former and current cheerleaders, who will combine spirit and athleticism in a learning environment. The camp will be held at he Metro Center from Jan. 13-22.

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Cost is $30 for Y members and $40 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo.com.

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Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate:

DePue at Galva, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Thursday, Dec. 11

Boys Basketball: Freshman — Henry at PC, 6 p.m. Junior High — BVEC Tournament finals at Malden.

Girls Basketball: High school — BV at Princeton, Hall at Ottawa, LaMoille-Ohio at Hiawatha, St. Bede at Kewanee, Midland at DePue, PC at Henry, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Princeton, PC at Fulton, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 12

Boys Basketball: High school — Roanoke Benson at PC, BV at Amboy, DePue at Lowpoint, Newman at Princeton, Somonauk at LaMoille-Ohio, 6 p.m. Colmone Classic: Hall JV vs. Mooseheart, 6:30 p.m., Hall vs. Fieldcrest, 8 p.m.

Princeton, and St. Bede Academy high schools as well as 12 local schools in their markets.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Boys Basketball: High school — Bureau Valley at Galva, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — St. Bede at L-P, 5 p.m., BV at Galva, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Princeton at Pontiac Invite, 9 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 15

Boys Basketball: Junior high — PC at Henry, 6 p.m. High School — PC at Hall, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Kewanee at PC, Hall at Marquette,

Boys Basketball: High school — PC at Hall, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Fieldcrest at PC, Princeton at Midland, Indian Creek at LaMoilleOhio, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: PC, Erie at Rockridge, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Boys Basketball: Junior high — PC at Grand Ridge, 5:30 p.m.

High School — PC Sophomore Tournament, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18

Boys Basketball: Junior high — Marquette at PC, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Roanoke-Bensen at PC, 6 p.m.

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