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Ladd extends offer to Cherry Grade School By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

LADD — Shortly following the news of Cherry School Board finding an alternative way to close the grade school and send students to Dimmick Consolidated School District, the Ladd Community Consolidated School Board has extended an offer to Cherry. In a letter released this week, addressed to the Cherry Grade School Board, the Ladd School Board extends an offer to Cherry Board to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to educate any or all Cherry students who wish to attend Ladd. “The offer would include a tuition rate that would be supportive of the deactivation plan,” the letter reads. The letter was signed by Ladd School Board President Mark Mosbach. Ladd School Superintendent Michelle Zeko said on Thursday the offer is a way for Ladd to make sure Cherry knew the school district would be willing to help if need be. “If there are Cherry students that want to come to Ladd that would be willing, we welcome those students to Ladd,” she said. “I think it’s always good to have an open communication with the school district. We’ve worked with Cherry for many years, and if this is something we can help with, we are happy to do that.” In November, the Cherry School Board approved a two-year intergovernmental agreement with Dimmick Consolidated School District and to pay a flat tuition fee of $290,000 to send students to Dimmick during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. The Cherry School Board also approved a referendum, which will place a question on the March 18 ballot. The referendum will ask Cherry voters whether or not to deactivate the school for the next two years.

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SPRING VALLEY — The Hall High School Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2013 tax levy at Wednesday night’s meeting. Though several funds will be seeing a reduction in tax money, the overall levy will be increasing by $1.04 for a total of $3.99. Superintendent Struna indicated he worked hard at making the increase as small as possible.

Damian Eallonardo from Leopardo Construction was in attendance to provide an update to the board on the school construction project. Work began in early November on the installation of construction fencing, erosion control measures and project team construction offices. Mass excavation is currently underway including the relocation of the existing sanitary sewer system, site clearing, topsoil stripping and building pad construction. This portion of the project is

expected to continue through late January. “Everything is going well and according to the plan,” Eallonardo said. Bid package 2, for concrete foundations, precast wall panels and structural steel is available now with bids due on Jan. 9. This package comprises 22 percent of the overall project value. Bid package 3 is currently in final design with bidding anticipated in early 2014.

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A contractor drills together the framework of what will be an administrative office in the new addition currently being constructed at the John F. Kennedy School in Spring Valley. The new addition to the school is expected to be complete in July 2014. The project includes two wings — one will hold classrooms for fifth through eighth grade, and the second wing will hold a multipurpose room, full stage area, gymnasium, library, art room, choir room, computer lab and more. Construction is nearing 50 percent complete to date.

Construction at JFK School progresses Addition to include modern, energy efficient features By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — A smile meets the face of Spring Valley Elementary School District Superintendent Jim Hermes, as he walks through the construction site of what will be the new building addition at John F. Kennedy School. He watches an assortment of busy projects taking place within the constructed walls.

Whether it be workers laying bricks, cutting cement blocks, welding metal or sorting electrical wiring, he greets them as he walks by exploring the 77,000-square-foot addition. A little more than 45 percent of construction has been completed to date. Construction kicked off in August and is expected to finish around July 2014. While the project cost of the addition sits around $17 million, 75 percent of costs were covered by a state grant. The leftover

25 percent of costs will be covered by the district. “Anytime you get 75 percent of something paid for, you can’t beat it,” Hermes said. The district has been paying for the project for about five years with issuance of $5.1 million in bonds. “We knew we wanted to do this project. We were just waiting on the state’s portion,” Hermes said. “Last year, we received notification that we had finally received the grant through the state.”

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Vanessa Hoffeditz (seated left), director of the Tri-County Council Opportunities Food Pantry in Princeton, Mary Lanham (seated right), manager of the Western Bureau County Food Pantry in Sheffield, and Princeton Elks Lodge representatives Penny Best (standing left) and Larry Lucas (standing right) pose with some of the new toys which have been collected for the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas toy and food basket distribution.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Lodge is once again gearing up for its annual Christmas basket distribution. Elks spokesperson Penny Best said the Elks Lodge expects to distribute 120 Christmas baskets this year. When the Princeton Elks Lodge started the Christmas food basket 51 years ago, the lodge distributed 12 bushel baskets of food items. At that time, the Elks members gave out the food and then brought the baskets back to the lodge for use the following year. About 10 years after the start of the program, the Elks Lodge added the toy collection as part of the Christmas outreach, bringing one boy gift or one girl gift to each family with children, Best said. As the outreach has developed through the years, many community groups and individuals have helped with their contributions to the Elks program, Best said. For instance, the Elks Lodge gets the remaining toys from the Bureau County United Way which are not distributed in the United Way outreach. The Browning dealership (now Prescott Brothers) has its Mike Young toy collection. The Princeton Rotary Club and Heartland Bank and Trust make monetary dona-

tions. Piehl Motors takes toy donations and also gives a monetary donation, Best said. The food for the Christmas baskets is bought at Sullivan’s Foods in Princeton, with the money for the food raised by the Elks members, Best said. All baskets contain exactly the same items, with more of the items given to the larger families. This year’s Christmas food basket includes food for a Christmas day breakfast, the noon meal and additional food for an evening meal, followed by popcorn for popping that night, Best said. In addition to the food and toy baskets, last year the Princeton Elks Lodge distributed about 100 new coats to area children, Best said. About 300 area young children, who are not yet in school, are served through the Elks Christmas outreach, she said. To help with this year’s collection, toys and coats may be taken to the Princeton Elks Lodge, at 1105 E. Peru St., though the lodge is closed on Sunday and Monday, Best said. The Christmas baskets will be distributed between 9 a.m. and noon on Dec. 21 and people have to be home to receive them, Best said. If no one is home, the baskets cannot be left. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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SHEFFIELD — The Western Bureau County Food Pantry is gearing up for the Christmas season and will distribute 94 Christmas food baskets this year to needy families. Mary Lanham, who manages the food pantry with her husband Cleo, said the food pantry has seen a definite increase in the number of people using the food pantry during the past three months. Just one month ago, the food pantry distributed 80 Thanksgiving food baskets. Now that number has jumped to 94 families signing up for Christmas baskets. Those 94 families represent 320 people, she said.

The Western Bureau County Food Pantry serves the communities of Buda, Sheffield, Mineral and Neponset, along with some residents of Manlius, who also have the option of going to the Tri-County Council Opportunities Food Pantry in Princeton, Lanham said. Through its four main communities, the Western Bureau County Food Pantry serves about 15 percent of that total combined population, she said. Some of the increased use of the food pantry is because more people have lost their jobs, Lanham said. Others are cases in which both adults worked but one has lost his/her job. Also, the recent cut to the food stamp pro-

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Princeton Police receives $2,000 grant Monies to help better promote safe driving in the community By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Police Department recently received a $2,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Ford Motor Co. and Allstate Insurance that will assist in better promoting safe driving to area students and community members. The campaign kicked off this week and will be promoted at various events with the help of community student groups. The campaign runs until the end of February. PPD School Resource Officer Alex Arauza, who wrote in for the grant, explained various activities have been planned throughout the next couple months, that will focus on safe driving using a herothemed slogan. “We’ve titled it ‘Be a Hero.’ Being a hero is telling your friend to buckle up or ‘hey, you shouldn’t text and drive,’” he said. A safety poster contest among the Princeton High School students will be taking place. The winning posters will be promoted throughout the community on billboards and

brochures with the help of Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA). The Princeton High School safety ambassadors will also be traveling to Logan Junior High School and other area schools to perform a skit that provides a message on safe driving. The campaign will be promoted at the upcoming WZOE Ag Expo at the Bureau County Fairgrounds on Dec. 21. Arauza is also organizing a new health and safety fair, which will be held Feb. 22 at Logan Junior High School. The fair will host several county businesses and organizations that promote safety, whether it be Bureau County Health Department, Perry Memorial Hospital, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, etc. The Logan Junior High Lifesavers group will also be in

attendance and will promote good decision making through a short program. The health and safety fair will also have police officers on site who will be offering a safe car seat check for any willing citizen. “If people don’t have car seats, or if they have old ones, because they should be replaced every six years, we’ll show you how to install it and give out car seats to those who don’t have them,” he said. “It’s going to be a fun fair. It’s going to have amusement, prize giveaways, raffles and more.” Arauza explained the opportunities this grant will allow are important, because everyone has the potential to encourage other people to be safe, and this campaign is just another chance for citizens to be reminded of safe decisions. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Pantry From Page 2 stamp program has had a big impact. The grocery costs haven’t decreased, nor gas costs, so people are needing assistance with their food costs, she said. As far as getting the Christmas baskets prepared this year, Lanham said the food pantry is going with a breakfast theme, with ham and eggs, juice, toast and fresh fruit. In conjunction with the food baskets, the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda and the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield are again sponsoring an Angel Gift Tree, distributing name tags for gifts for the children in the Christmas basket families. But the food pantry’s extra outreaches, like the holiday baskets, are above and beyond what is regularly needed and distributed on a monthly basis through the food pantry, Lanham said. For the regular, monthly giving to area families, the food pantry is always in need of

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food supplies, especially things like canned fruit which has really gone up in price, Lanham said. Also always needed are things like cereal, peanut butter and tuna. People usually think about giving things like canned corns and beans, which are also needed, but there are also other things, even nonfood items, which are needed, like personal hygiene items and various kinds of household cleaners and laundry soap. Food stamps don’t cover those kinds of things, she said. “We just need whatever anyone else needs when they go to the grocery store,” Lanham said. “It’s pretty simple. Whatever you need at your house, we need at the food pantry.” People in the food pantry’s service area may come to the food pantry once a month and will receive enough food to last 7 to 10 days, as recommended by the River Bend Food Bank, Lanham said. Everyone gets the same items from the food pantry, with larger families getting more of the same items. The food pantry is a supplement to the

families, she said. Thanks to the generosity of the communities, the Western Bureau County Food Bank is meeting a definite need for families and individuals who are struggling, Lanham said. The food pantry has a great team of volunteers and a very supportive board of directors who work together to make the food pantry an importance service to the community, she said. “Being part of the Western Bureau County Food Pantry makes me thankful we live in a small town,” Lanham said. “Small towns are struggling and I know it’s not easy to come up with any extras sometimes, but people see the need and they are generous because these people are their neighbors and their friends. We look out for each other.” The Western Bureau County Food Pantry is located at 123 S. Main St. in the Concord Township Hall Building in Sheffield. Open hours are every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

into the Ladd school district. If the referendum succeeds, the Cherry district office and buildings will stay open for another two years, with a super-

intendent, bookkeeper, treasurer and janitor will remain on staff to maintain daily duties. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

JFK From Page 1 The district was selected for the grant based off its high low income rate and the poor condition of Lincoln School, according to Hermes. Each Tuesday, construction leaders and school officials pack into a small mobile on site trailer, as an overview and status update on each small project going on within the addition is given by Phil Heppard and Chris Rossman of Williams Brothers Construction Inc. The addition will include a classroom wing, which will hold fifth through eighth grade. A separate wing will hold an administration office, library, art room, computer lab, choir room, gymnasium and multi-purpose room. The multi-purpose room will be used as a cafeteria, study hall and for physical education classes. “You’ve got to see it to believe it,” said Hermes. The addition will allow a merge between the Lincoln and JFK Schools, and solve the current issue of overcrowding at both schools. “Right now we actually have classes on the stage at Lincoln, and we have a couple teachers sharing a classroom,” Hermes explained. “At Kennedy, we have one room that has six teachers in the room.” The number of students in the Spring Valley Elementary School District has increased over the years to the high 700s.

“We’re basically saving our taxpayers money in the long run, by going energy efficient. The items cost more up front, but in the long run will save this district money.” Jim Hermes

“We also have a differAnother energy efficient ent need for our students, feature is the LED lighting, than we did originally. We which allows lightbulbs to no longer have 30 kids have a life expectancy that in a classroom. We try reaches somewhere near to maintain a nice under 30 years. The design of the 25 students in a class,” school building will also Hermes explained. help bring in more natural As he walks through lighting, which will assist the site, pointing out what in energy costs. will fill each framed room, The addition’s precast Hermes explains how the concrete exterior walls will new addition will include be a big factor in mainthe most modern, energy taining heating and coolefficient building features. ing. The innovative walls The most distinguishing were molded in a factory feature is the geothermal in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, heating and cooling sys- before being transported tem, which will take natu- to the construction site by ral heat out of the ground semi-trailers and welded for heating and push it together. into the ground for coolHermes explained the ing. The system will also school board’s main focus measure carbon dioxide when designing this new levels in classrooms. addition was finding any www.edw “Typically at the end and all energy efficient of the day, you have too routes. much carbon dioxide in “We’re basically savthe room and students ing our taxpayers money are falling asleep and get- in the long run, by going ting tired, so this pumps energy efficient. The items fresh air into the class- cost more up front, but in room to help keep stu- the long run will save this Why not start a new holiday tradition? Make dents awake,” Hermes district money,” Hermes time of year that you help save for a child’s c said. “We’re one ofeducation. the said. first schools in the area to Comment on this story Edward Jones can work with you to develop have this.” at www.bcrnews.com.

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SHEFFIELD — Eugene Billings, 64, of Sheffield died WALNUT — Brooke Haurberg, 69, of Walnut died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at his home. Arrangements Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at his home in Walnut. are pending at the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services in Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Sheffield. Home in Walnut.

Gerald Zinke

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MENDOTA — Gerald W. Zinke, 72, of Mendota died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, in his home surrounded by family. He was born May 17, 1941, in Mendota to William and Marie (Ponto) Zinke. He married Donna Billhorn on May 13, 1967, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mendota. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in November 1963 and served in Germany until his discharge in October 1965. He worked for 50 years at Fasco Mills (now ADM) from the time of his graduation from high school until his retirement. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club and Optimist Club in Mendota. He had a passion for coaching youth baseball. After coaching each of his three sons through Little League, he continued to be active in the league. His hobbies included trains (both large and small), fishing trips to Wisconsin, hunting trips to Texas, gardening at home and farming. Gerald is survived by his wife, Donna of Mendota; three sons, Kevin (Julie) Zinke of League City, Texas, Keith (Cindy) Zinke of Dixon and Kyle (Heather Barrett) Zinke of Mendota; eight grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren, Taylor and McKenna of League City, Texas, Brantley, Lauryn, Patrick and Tyler of Dixon, and Avery, Kelcey, Kylee, Hayden, Garret, Gracie and Jenna of Mendota; one brother, Jeff (Jackie) Zinke of West Brooklyn; and two sisters, Judy (Don) Pierce of Paw Paw and Janet (Larry) Barker of Mendota. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mendota, with the Rev. Dale Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota, with military rites by VFW Post 4079. Visitation was held Friday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Memorials may be directed to Mendota Little League.

WALNUT — William Dumney, 75, of Walnut died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Arrangements are pending at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

James Bochtler SPRING VALLEY — James Bochtler, 55, of Spring Valley died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Mike Slutz officiating.

Richard Gibons

PRINCETON — Richard “Dick” Leeroy Gibons, 87, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at Colonial Rehab and Nursing Center in Princeton. He was born on July 29, 1926, in Princeton, to George Leeroy and Minnie (Shallean) Gibons. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1944 and attended college at Bradley University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dick was a retired postal worker and was with the postal service for 30 years. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion, and was a long-time member of the Bureau Valley Country Club. He was also a life master bridge player of duplicate bridge. Dick traveled widely as a bridge master and golfer with his long-time companion, Margaret Sutcliffe of Princeton, who preceded him in death in March of this year. Dick was renowned as a letter receiver in five sports while at Princeton High School, excelling in football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. He is survived by his brother, George F. (Esther) Gibons of Peoria; two nephews, David F. Gibons of AMANA, Iowa — William “Bill” Joseph Barth, 49, of Peoria and Richard “Ric” F. (Bobbie) Gibons of Peoria; Amana, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, and a great-niece. 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and one He was born Oct. 24, 1964, in Princeton sister, Elaine. to Eddie Raymond Barth and Helene BartFuneral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the kowski Barth. He received his education in Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with the Rev. Barthe Walnut schools and graduated from Walbara Ollila officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland nut High School. He was employed in mainCemetery, Princeton. tenance and housekeeping departments and William The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. also worked as a mechanic and in car repair. Barth Tuesday at the funeral home. He has resided in the Amana and Cedar RapIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gateids area for 13 years. way Services or the Princeton High School Foundation. Surviving are one sister, Kathy (David) Karrow of Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com. Amana, Iowa; a niece, Alicia Karrow of Rock Falls; and a grand-nephew, Spencer Donoho. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two brothers, Don Eddie Barth and David Barth. A memorial time will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Walnut American Legion. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Walnut Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. The Kloster Accidents Funeral Home in Marengo, Iowa, is in charge of arrangeA 17-year-old male of Wyanet was involved in an ments. accident on Elm Place at 12:44 a.m. Dec. 1. An accident involving Chad Poruba, 25, of Wyanet Obituary deadlines and Tammy J. Marroquin, 46, of Princeton occurred in Deadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for Tues- the 200 block of East Thompson Street at 3 a.m. Dec. day’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper 9. Poruba and Marroquin were both ticketed for leavand 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper. ing the scene of an accident.

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From Page 1 Twenty-three memorial trees were removed along the existing western access road. The trees were originally planted to honor 23 Hall veterans who died in World War II. Questions have been raised about the necessity of the removal. According to Leopardo Construction, the removal of the trees was absolutely necessary due to the re-grading of the green space north of the school. This re-grading is necessary to maintain positive drainage for the fields north and west of the school. Regrading will raise the ground elevation along the road, burying the bottom of the trees and ultimately killing the trees. The second factor is the scheduled reconstruction of the west access road. It is anticipated that after the asphalt road surface is removed and the necessary excavation is accomplished to establish a new base for the reconditioned road, the root system for the trees will be damaged or destroyed, again resulting in the death of the trees. A new memorial garden is being planned. The logs from the trees were saved so that benches can be made from them or the logs could be used in the garden. Twenty-three new trees will be planted. The board approved the 2014-2015 school calendar with some major changes due to

the construction project. School will be starting on Aug. 11, 2014, with a teachers’ institute day which is significantly earlier than normal. This was done so the school can be finished as early as possible in May 2015. Demolition of the old school will begin at that time. If there are no snow days, school will end on May 8, 2015, with institute days on May 11 and 12. In other business: • Employee Health Care Insurance was approved with an 11-percent increase. • The board adopted Vision 2015 curriculum changes. All new classes will prepare students for college or career readiness. New classes include Honors English I, Accounting I, Sales and Marketing, Honors U.S. History and Vocational Technology. • The board heard a presentation by Mark Schneider of Prairie State Insurance. • The board authorized Superintendent Mike Struna to approve change orders with a cost of less that $50,000. • The board adopted a resolution to abate a portion of the tax levied for the 2013 year to pay debt service on General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2013A at the amount of $200,000. The school borrowed money in 2007 and are able to pay the bonds off early. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 in the library. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Dear Santa ... Did you ever write a letter to Santa? I don’t ever remember writing to him, so perhaps this letter is long overdue. Dear Santa, I know you’re busy at the North Pole right now, especially with all the wishes coming in from those who believe. While my list is long, I clearly don’t expect you to grant me all these wishes, but if you could see what you could do about a few of them, I believe my Christmas would be complete. First, it would mean a great deal to me if you could deliver some much-needed cures for the diseases that plague our world ... cancer, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s ... I could go on and on. Santa, so many are suffering; so many are haunted by these diseases everyday; Terri so many never know what tomorrow will Simon bring because of these devastating illnesses. If you could just find room in your pack every year to eliminate one or two of these horrible diseases, there are many who would be eternally grateful. While answering the aforementioned wish would be plenty ... I do have a few other things on my wish list. Any help would be much appreciated. • I wish everyone could go to sleep at night in a warm bed in a warm home with a warm meal in their stomach. The idea of people living on the street, hungry people and all the atrocities that accompany that scenario is just too much to bear, Santa. • I wish you could help people learn to love each other, despite the differences they each own. There’s just too much hatred, Santa. People die and are wounded in so many ways in the name of that hatred. • Besides loving each other, I wish you could teach everyone to love themselves. Perhaps that’s where it all needs to start anyway. Too many lives are lost — young and old alike, by people, who by their own doing, don’t feel their life is worth living. If you could just bring them some self-esteem, wrap them in love and let them know how valuable their lives really are. • I know this is a big list, Santa, but I wish everybody had at least one person to love ... who would love then back. Loneliness is a terrible feeling, and everyone deserves a friend to hold them, laugh with them, hug them and listen to them. Believe it or not, Santa, there are people in nursing homes who never get one visitor. Likewise, there are elderly folks living alone who long for someone to share their lives with. At the other end of the spectrum, there are children who never know what it feels like to hear the words, “I love you,” or who yearn for Mommy and/or Daddy to hold them tightly and feel safe in their arms. • It’s probably wrong to ask you for this, Santa, but I wish everyone had a job and/or enough money to provide for themselves and those who they love. • I wish you’d remind people how important it is for them to be kind to every living being, which includes animals who depend on humans for their care. • And finally, Santa, a few wishes that are a bit more selfish — I wish my friend, Cathy in Nashville, my friend, Janelle in Phoenix, and my friend, Vanessa in San Diego lived closer. I miss them so. If you can’t bring them closer, though, at least keep them safe. I wish family members, specifically Becky in the state of Washington, also lived right around the corner. I wish for good health, love and happiness for my family and friends. And above all, I wish for kindness to prevail. Your friend, Terri P.S. These are also the same wishes I offer every night to the big guy upstairs — the ultimate reason for the season. If you can help Him out, though, it would be much appreciated. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@bcrnews.com. You can find her book, “Grandma’s Cookie Jar,” at area merchants, online at www.boxingdaybooks.com or by contacting Simon.

Butch & Sundance — Part Two “Who drank the orange juice!?!” That was the frantic call that pierced the morning stillness at my house this morning. Evidently, my wife had purchased a gallon of orange juice yesterday that she had planned to take (in its entirety) to school this morning for a teachers breakfast. Whoever would have thought that teachers eat breakfast? Back when I was in high school, I thought that they subsisted off of Pepsi and cigarettes in the Teachers’ Lounge. Being the man of the house, I decided it was my job to take the hit for the rest of the family and admitted to possibly having a small glass of orange juice before I went to bed last night. That’s just the kind of caring, do-anything-for-my-family kind of guy that I am. That and the fact that I think that had a small glass of orange juice before I went to bed last night. But the more that I think about it, I could have easily blamed the opened container on something, or someone else. A sinister form of evil has taken over my house during the past couple of weeks. Strange things are occurring in the middle of the night. A diabolical kind of darkness has descended upon our humble abode turning our once peaceful, tranquil home into a den of chaos and destruction. That’s right, the elves are back. Last year, I wrote about how our happy domicile was turned upside down by the dreaded “Elf on a Shelf.” In our case, there are two “Elves on Shelves” that I have appropriately nicknamed Butch and Sundance after the Oscar-winning movie about the two wild-west gunslinging bank robbers. Trust me, they have earned those nicknames. Last year they pulled fairly harmless pranks. This year they seem to be more ominous. They have kidnapped my daughter’s dolls, they have haphazardly

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK hung her socks on the Christmas tree, they even made a foray into her underwear drawer which my daughter believed was a line that should not have been crossed. I thought all of these escapades were hilarious. But then the little demons started to mess with my stuff. One morning I woke up to all of my shoes tied together and stretched out across the living room floor like a train. One of the elves was riding in the engine compartment while the other was being transported in the caboose. Since, on most days, I still sometimes need help tying my shoes, this development could be considered somewhat devastating to my estimated workplace arrival times. And then, on Tuesday morning, we awoke to a terrible sight. At first we didn’t see what the two little pranksters had done during the night. They were nowhere to be found. It was not a good feeling. And then my daughter pointed to the kitchen counter and said in a hollow voice, “There they are.” This is almost too horrific of a scene to describe, but I will try my best. Our family likes cheese balls. Well, more importantly, I like cheese balls. You know, those little balls of puffed whatever covered in a fine cheese-like coating that turn your fingers orange that go great as either a snack while you’re watching television or as an entire meal as you’re watching television. My wife had bought this huge, approximately 50 gallon vat of cheese balls that sits in a transparent plastic container on the kitchen counter. It is located in a convenient spot where I can grab a couple of the delicious treats whenever I pass by. That morning, it was the scene of the crime. Within that transparent plas-

tic canister sat the two holiday scoundrels atop my tasty cheese balls, grinning at me through a tawny haze of cheese-like dust. Apparently, they had gotten in there sometime during the night and had been chowing down on my snacks! “It had to be them, there’s no way that I could have eaten that many!”, I told my wife as she stood there rolling her eyes. The more that I think about it, I’ll bet that fresh orange juice would be the perfect thirst-quencher after consuming 4 pounds of cheese balls! As I sit here at my computer today, contemplating an orange juiceless, cheese ball-less Friday night, I’m getting sad. Seasonal depression is a terrible thing, especially when it’s caused by malicious elves and thirsty teachers. But I want to say this to Butch and Sundance. I hope you’re enjoying yourselves. I hope that you’re having fun with your little pranks now because I can’t help but think that there’s a Bolivian army in your future. You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013 • 7 Performance — Bureau Valley Junior High choirs will perform on Paula Sands Live. See Page 8.

Education — Ladd releases first trimester Honor Roll list. See Page 10.

Community Notes Wreaths Across America LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Area Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor veterans will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at the LaSalle Veterans Home. Following the ceremony, memorial wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves at Forest Lawn Cemetery in LaSalle. The public is invited to attend.

Jewelry sale SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a jewelry is fun sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital’s lower lobby. A large selection of assorted jewelry will be available for $5. Major credit cards, cash and checks will be accepted. Funds will help sponsor scholarships and purchase equipment needed for the hospital. For more information, call the Volunteer Services Office at 815664-1130 or 815-223-5346, ext. 130.

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

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The gift of music Members of the Princeton High School Music Department rehearse this week for Monday’s annual holiday concert, set for 7 p.m. in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium. The music department, under the direction of instructor Brandon Crawford, has extended an invitation to the community to come and enjoy this musical celebration of the holiday season. The concert will feature holiday music from the Junior Varsity Choir, Concert Choir and Concert Band. All alumni of the Concert Choir are encouraged to attend to sing the traditional songs “The Bells” and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” Admission to the concert is free.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a New Year’s Eve dance, let the good times roll, from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Generics Goodies Band will perform. There is a $10 cover charge per person. RSVP by Dec. 21 by calling 815-879-5261 or 815-875-2547. There will be snacks and party favors.

North Central Bank announces statewide essay contest

PRINCETON — The Princeton Veterans Group is asking for donations for a future rummage sale to be held early in 2014. To donate, call Brad Oeder at 815866-9349 and leave a message or call the Legion at 815-872-1171 and leave a message.

Donations wanted LADD — North Central Bank announces a competition that enables Illinois high school seniors to enter a statewide essay writing contest. It is all part of a program sponsored by Illinois community banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase public awareness of locally owned banks and their contributions to the community. North Central Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Associ-

ation of Illinois (CBAI), which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award in the amount of $1,000 a year for up to four years of higher education will be given to the author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation by a participating Illinois high school senior. Up to 12 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 13 secondplace $500 awards are available throughout the state. An additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the

overall winner. North Central Bank will also be offering up to $500 as a local award. The same entries sent to the state competition will be judged locally. The bank is encouraging all local high school seniors to submit short essays on the following theme: “The Importance of Community Banking.” Information on the contest is available at North Central Bank and the local high schools. Entries must be submitted to the bank by

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Jan. 17, 2014. The bank will then submit selected entries to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for statewide competition. CBAI, a professional trade association representing approximately 400 Illinois-chartered banks and thrifts throughout Illinois.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Sunday to Lori and David Compton and happy birthday to Todd Sanders. From your friends at Princeton Rotary. • Happy birthday on Sunday to Janine Nelson. From Elaine Snow. • Happy anniversary on Monday to Keith and Ann Dickinson. From Elaine Snow and Patty Alford.

EXHIBIT A HEARING NOTICE – ALL TAXING DISTRICTS Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Bureau Valley Unit District #340. I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Bureau Valley Unit District #340 for 2013 will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. in the District Administrative Office in Manlius, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may Contact Mr. Dennis Thompson, Interim Superintendent at (815)445-3101. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $4,965,512.00. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $5,304,200. This represents a 6.82% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $1,299,239. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $1,292,300. This represents a 0.536% decrease over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $6,264,751. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $6,596.500. This represents a 5.2955 percentage increase over the previous year. Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 14, 2013.

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Choir will perform on Paula Sands Live

Births Announced Davis Ken and Lindsay (Hall) Davis of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Dec. 6 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

The combined Bureau Valley Junior High choirs will be performing on the Paula Sands Live’s Sounds of the Seasons. Air dates will be 3 p.m. Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Dec. 23, 3 p.m. Dec. 24, and noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 25. The performance will also be available online from Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 by going to the Paula Sands Live website, kwqc.com/paulsandslive.

Koch Derek and Leah (Kramer) Koch of Galesburg are the parents of a son, Oliver William, born Dec. 3 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg. He weighed 9 pounds, 1/2 ounce and measured 21 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Seeley, 2 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Kathy Kramer of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Rodney and Margaret Koch of North Judson, Ind.

Donations being accepted for PROMise sale PRINCETON — The First United Methodist Church of Princeton is accepting donations of new and gently used prom, pageant, bridesmaid and evening dresses, as well as accessories including jewelry, purses and shoes, for the second annual PROMise sale on March 1, 2014. The purpose of is event is to provide an opportunity for girls to

find the prom dress of their dreams at a very affordable price. Proceeds from this charitable event will be given to Living Works Suicide Prevention Walk and FUMC youth programs. Dress donations can be dropped off at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton located at 316 S. Church St. For more information, call 815872-2821.

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Citizenship award winners are (front row, from left) Mayah Carlson, Olivia Chastain, Chase Lott, Cole Adams and Carlie Brockman; (second row) Daniel Naffziger, Mia Akers and Austin Osborn; and (back row) Jimsen Deguzman, Sara Grieff, Rachael Hovde and Brady Snethen.

Logan Junior High School honors students with citizenship awards PRINCETON — Logan Junior High School has selected the following students to receive the Citizenship Award for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 school year: 6th grade — Olivia Chastain, Mayah Carlson, Cole Adams and Chase Lott; 7th grade —

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Jimsen Deguzman, Daniel Naffziger, Carlie Brockman and Mia Akers; and 8th grade — Rachael Hovde, Sara Grieff, Austin Osborn and Brady Snethen Citizenship ideals at Logan emphasize both curricular and extra cur-

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Elks name Teen of the Month for November

ricular activities. Attitudes and behaviors that reflect a concern for others, participation in school functions, responsible leadership and a willingness to serve and mental and physical courage are the guidelines for selection.

the Tiskilwa Fire Department, 135 N. High St.; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Princeton Family Video, 20 W.

Bureau County teens were honored Nov. 15 at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. November representatives are (front row, from left) Anthony Lovgren of LaMoille High School, Rachel Bezely of Hall High School, Morgan Knoblauch of St. Bede Academy and Nathan Tonozzi of Hall High School; and (back row) Christine Daley of St. Bede Academy, Allisa Stoller of Bureau Valley High School, Andrew Jacobs of Bureau Valley High School, Megan Smith of Princeton High School, Jake Reeverts of Princeton High School, Kaitlyn Hughes of Ohio High School and Penny Best, Elks Teen of the Month chair. Knoblauch and Bezely were named the Teens of the Month. The teen representatives were chosen by their schools based on their character, leadership, scholarship, service and community service.

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BVHS art students study themselves The Bureau Valley High School Art 4 class completed their photo realistic self-portraits. The students studied the work of Richard Estes and Ivan Albright before completing their portraits. They used an ebony pencil and many techniques. The students are Lily Gould (front row, from left), Hope Wollerman and Christy Williams; and Daniel Trone (back row), Josephine Mueller, Riley Michael and Justin Anderson. Photo contributed

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Four students participate in ILEMA festivals Bradford Junior High School students Zach Piper, Isaac Stahl, Mark Painter and McKenzie Coleman participated in the Illinois Music Education Association District II Festivals. Coleman and Stahl took part in the Elementary General Music chorus at Mendota High School Nov. 2. Piper played in the Junior High band and Painter was accepted in the

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Ladd Community Consolidated School Honor Roll First Trimester 2013-2014

High Honor Roll Eighth grade: Erin Biccochi, Ava Cattani and Michael McCutcheon. Seventh grade: Ethan Borelli, Gabby Englehaupt, Max

Manning, Rachel Padgett, Jenna Parente, Conner Ripka and Bryn Robinson. Sixth grade: Perla Andana. Fifth grade: Gia Pozzi. Honor Roll Eighth grade: Hannah Bernardoni, Austen Biskie, Eric Cissell, Ashley Erwin, Jilleacia Evans and Camden McDonald. Seventh grade: Emily Breland, Ethan Cattani, Tessa Dunne, Conner Flanagan, Ella Hollinger, Jeff Larsen, Ben Morrow, Zeben Parochetti, Reilly

Robinson, Evan Sartain, Isaiah Sievert and Nathan Torri. Sixth grade: Meghan Bernardoni, Antonia Cattani, Tea Cattani, Elizabeth Edgcomb, Logan Flanagan, Hanna Goetz, Hunter Jones, Greg Larsen, Arlington Stiennen and Marshall Walk. Fifth grade: Taeja Foster, Makenzie Galetti, Tatiana Groleau, Amber Meagher, Hannah Parente, Noah Pinter, Derek Snell, RJ Talbot, Merlyn Updike, Kami Walk and Michaela Znaniecki.

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LaMoille-Ohio beats Kirkland-Hiawatha By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — After taking the opening tip-off, the LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions never looked back in posting a resounding 68-24 victory over Kirkland-Hiawatha Thursday in LaMoille. The relentless LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions never trailed and had runs of 17-0 to start the game and 14-0 to start the second half. The Lady Lions, led by senior guard Sheila Browning and senior forward Vanessa Martinez, quickly jumped all over Little 10 conference rival the Hawks, forcing turnovers and taking their 17-0 run late into the first quarter when freshman guard Michelle Percudani finally got the Hawks on the board. The inexperience of Kirkland-

Hiawatha seemed an insurmountable task to overcome, as they didn’t start a senior and only have one listed on their roster. Martinez led the way for the Lady Lions with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Browning added 21 points, 8 rebounds and had a game high 8 steals. “We’ve had way too many turnovers and tonight we didn’t,” said LaMoille/ Ohio coach Richard Gross, “The girls have speed and tonight we used it. We looked like we should have; like we’ve been playing.” A majority of L/O’s points came as the result of turnovers, many of these turnovers led to easy, fast break points on layups. “They attacked the basket, and that’s what we’ve been talking about. The

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Princeton’s Zoe Mead and St. Bede’s Hanna Bima battle for a rebound during Thursday’s 58-21 win by St. Bede over Princeton at Prouty Gym.

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The St. Bede Lady Bruins outscored the Princeton Tigresses 21-2 in the second quarter to take a commanding 31-6 halftime lead in Three Rivers South play Thursday at Prouty Gym. Hanna Bima led the Lady Bruins with 12 points in the first half as St. Bede easily won 58-21 Bima finished with a game-high 14 points with Laura Sickley adding 12 and Raley Mauck 10. PHS played a strong third quarter, playing to a 13-11 difference, but tallied just four points in the fourth quarter. Taylor Clark led the Tigresses with seven points and Danielle Hughes added six. St. Bede won the sophomore contest 45-21, led by Zoe Postula (12 points) and Julia Pohar (10). PHS was led by Brooke Hieronymus (13) and Ivy Rhodes (7). Morrison 48, Bureau Valley 38: Helena Arnaditir had nine points while Heaven Bennett added seven for Bureau Valley in its 10-point loss to Morrison Thursday. Sherrard 65, Hall 29: Jenna Lusietto scored 10 points while Hunter Galassi

added nine for the Lady Devils in their loss to Sherrard Thursday. Putnam County 55, Henry 13: Putnam County’s Carly Gonet scored 13 points while teammates Allison Voss had 12 and Danielle Pavlovich had 10 in Thursday’s home win over Henry.

Bowling Hall 3,011, Kewanee 2,460: Hall High School’s girls bowling squad defeated Kewanee Thursday at Ladd Lanes. Kaitlyn Padgett had the high series of 696 and high game of 257. Mendota 3,002, St. Bede 2,222: St. Bede’s Emma Wilke had the high series of 563 for the Lady Bruins in Thursday’s loss to Mendota at the Mendota Elks. Hall 2,710, St. Bede 2,267: Kaitlyn Padgett had the high series of 553 and high game of 212 for Hall in Wednesday’s win over St. Bede at Ladd Lanes. Savanna Player led St. Bede with a 464 series. Hall 2,958, St. Bede 2,853: Hall High School’s boys bowlers defeated St. Bede Wednesday at Ladd Lanes. James Russell led Hall with a 555 series and high game of 198. Chris Moore led St. Bede with a 736 series and 299 high game.

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LaMoille/Ohio’s sophomore guard Erin Bennett drives on a Kirkland-Hiawatha player during Thursday night’s 68-24 win at LaMoille.

BV South wins BVEC By Holli Rapp sports@bcrnews.com

DEPUE — The Bureau Valley South Storm rode out their dominance of the Bureau Valley Elementary Conference on Thursday night with a 58-29 win over the DePue Spartans in the BVEC tournament held in DePue. Bureau Valley South, who entered the tournament as the top seed, led 31-12 at halftime behind their press and pressure defense. In addition to the pressure defense, the Storm from Buda connected on six three-point baskets led by point guard Spencer Marquez (4) and Corbin Endress (2). Bureau Valley had four double digit scorers led by Endress with 15, Nate Paup’s 14, Marquez with 12 and Tyler Gustafson with 11. DePue, the second seed in the tournament whose only loss in con-

ference was to BVS, was led by Rahim Strong’s 17 points including 11 that came after halftime. Rafa Puga added eight points for DePue. In the third-place game, the LaMoille Cubs defeated Ladd 39-30 behind a 15-point scoring outburst in the first quarter. Ladd, who shocked BVN on Saturday after previously losing to them by 20 two weeks before, rode the hot hand of Camden McDonald with 16 points. Eric Cissell added eight points for Ladd despite being in foul trouble the entire first half. Ben Morrow and Conner Ripka each had three points for Ladd. LaMoille, the third seed, was led by Trever Perry’s 15 points while Dominic Moore had 12 points. Caleb Sarff and Austin Lundquist had four points each and Tyler Perry and Ryan Schultz rounded out the scoring for LaMoille with two each.

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Bowling High school girls At Ladd Lanes

Hall 3,011, Kewanee 2,460. Hall: Schmidt 365, Bergagna 486, Whitten 386, Padgett 696, Gerrard 573, Nielsen 505. At Mendota Elks

Mendota 3,002. St. Bede 2,222. St. Bede: Brandt 400, Silfies 318, Player 420, Mendoza 257, Boehm 264, Wilke 563. At Ladd Lanes

Hall 2,710. St. Bede 2,267. Hall: Padgett 553, Gerrard 489, Nielsen 440, Schmidt 104, Stocking 104, Whitten 479, Olson 116, Bergagna 425. St. Bede: Brandt 443, Silfies 336, Player 464, Mendoza 291, Boehm 308, Wilke 435. High school boys At Ladd Lanes

Hall 2,958. St. Bede 2,853. Hall: Burcham 523, Russell 555, Barkley 420, Nielsen 442, Pete Mautino 495, Marquez 523. St. Bede: Atkinson 545, Burgess 329, Rosenberg 444, Silfies 449, Haas 220, Moore 736, Dudek 130.

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Morrison 48, Bureau Valley 38. BV: Bickett 1-8 1-2 3, Arnadotir 3-8 3-4 9, Dean 0-0 0-0 0, Bornsheuer 3-6 0-2 6, DeVenney 0-2 2-2 2, Bennett 2-7 3-3 7, Kepner 2-5 0-1 5, Petros 3-6 0-0. Totals: 14-45 (0-4) 13-30 38. F/S: Morrison 43, Bureau Valley 34 At Sherrard

Sherrard 65, Hall 29. Hall: E. Herrmann 1-6 1-7 4, Golden 1-4 1-6 3, Galassi 4-6 1-2 9, Barroso 0-0 1-2 1, Lusietto 4-9 2-6 10, B. Herrmann 1-4 0-2 2. Team: 11-33 (0-8) 7-20 38. At Granville

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St. Bede 10 21 7 14 58 Princeton 4 2 11 4 21 St. Bede 58, Princeton 21. St. Bede: Gillan 1 2-2 4, Sickley 5 2-2 12, Miranda 3 0-0 6, Gregorich 1 0-0 2, Thompson 1 (2) 1-2 9, Carus 0-0 1-2 1, Bima 5 4-8 14, Mauck 3 (1) 1-1 10. Team: 19 (3) 11-17, 58. Princeton: Farrell 1 0-2 2, Strom 1 0-2 2, Sims 0 1-2 1, Mead 1 0-3 2, Schmidt 0 1-4 1, Hughes 2 2-2 5, Clark 2 3-6 7. Team: 7 (0) 7-22 21. F/S: St. Bede 47, Princeton 21. At LaMoille

LaMoille 68, Kirkland 24. LaMoille: Browning 10 1-1 21, V. Martinez 10 3-6 23, S. Martinez 2 1-2 5, Hughes 0 0-2 0, Geuther 3 4-8 10, Bennett 4 1-2 9. Team: 29 10-21 68. F/S: Kirkland 32, LaMoille 28 Junior high boys BVEC Tournament at DePue

Wednesday: BV South 52, Ladd 24. BVS: Barnett 6, Marquez 12, Strader 2, Paup 18, Sights 4, Endress 8, Guerro 2. Ladd: McDonald 7, Ripka 3, Biskie 2, Manning 4, Cissel 8. DePue 29, LaMoille 17 DePue: Sandoval 0, Puga 6, Moreno 9, Cisco 2, Strong 12. LaMoille: Moore 6, Sarff 6, Perry 3. Thursday: Third-place: LaMoille 39, Ladd 30; LaMoille: Moore 12, Sarff 4, Lundquist 4, Schultz 2, Trevor Perry 15, Tyler Perry 2. Ladd: Morrow 3, McDonald 16, Ripka 3, Cissel 8. Title: BVS: 58, DePue 29. BVS: Barnett 2, Marquez 12, Cade 2, Paup 14, Endress 15, Gustafson 11, Guerro 2. DePue: Morales 2, Puga 8, Barto 2, Strong 17. Freshman Boys At Princeton

A game: Princeton 36, Dixon 17. P (2-2, 0-1) Colton Youngren 20, Jake Farraher 7, Robbins 4, Schultz 3, Moorman 2. D: Wilson 8. B game: Dixon 27, Princeton 14. P (0-2): Luke Schultz 6, Begley 3, Hilmes 2, Gibson 2

Hughes omitted from all-conference list Kyle Hughes, a senior from Bureau Valley High School, was named honorable mention as a offensive tackle on the Three Rivers North Division Football All-Conference team. His name was left off the list submitted to the Bureau County Republican.

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St. Bede beats Princeton St. Bede’s Sophie Carus eyes the bucket among Princeton defenders Stephenny Farrell, Danielle Hughes and Zoe Mead in Thursday’s night game at Prouty Gym.

whole team did an amazing job,” said Gross. “I’m always proud of them, they play so hard, they don’t quit and tonight they played the way they should have.” The second half was the same story as junior guard Erin Bennett stole the opening possession and took it coast-to-coast before she was fouled attempting a layup. She would make 1 of 2 free throws. The Lady Lions continued to dominate their opponent on both ends of the floor as they extended their lead to 37 on a 14-0 run to open the half before another K/H freshman guard, Jessica Znamenski, got the Hawks’ first second half points with a threepointer from the top of the key. Buckets in the second half 14-0 run came from Bennett, Martinez, Browning and Elizabeth Geuther. Browning rounded out the third quarter scoring as she sunk a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer. “I got to get other girls in tonight, it was good for their experience and it will be good for the upcoming tournament we have at St. Bede, anytime you can get younger girls in the game and get them some playing time, it will always be good for your team,” said Gross.

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Illinois Farm Bureau members set policy, elect new officers during annual meeting The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is home to a wealth of fond and familiar traditions, first and foremost being the promotion and support of agricultural and farming traditions. Yet, for many Illinois farmers, the tradition that means the most is the grassroots, memberdriven decision making that stems from the IFB’s annual meeting. Each year, Illinois farmers gather in December to meet and discuss issues facing agriculture and set policy for the coming year. During this year’s annual meeting, held Dec. 7-10 in Chicago, members and guests were recognized as awards were given, listened to keynote speeches and even heard from several elected officials and gubernatorial candidates. Bureau County Farm Bureau was recognized for its outstanding programs. Members were acknowledged for their efforts by earning a Gold Star in Membership Quota and Local Affairs; a Silver Star in Commodities & Marketing, Health & Safety, Legislative/ Political Process, Communications & Promotions, Membership Relations and Policy Development; and a Bronze Star for Ag Literacy. Bureau County was also recognized for two Most Outstanding Projects. The first program was the Farmer for a Day activity at the county

Jill Frueh COMMENTARY fair and the second program was Board Member District Policy Discussion Activities. We thank all members who actively participated in all of the successful programs during the year. Bureau County Committees were awarded for their accomplishments by earning a Gold Star for Women’s Committee and Prime Timers Committee; a Silver Star for Young Leaders Committee and a Gold Star for Multi-County Programs. Annual meeting attendees also continued the tradition of steering the organization’s policy. On Dec. 9 and 10, delegates had a chance to conduct the necessary business to prepare for the coming year and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting. Four delegates and three alternates attended the annual meeting representing 1,176 voting members in Bureau County. Delegates were Bill Naffziger, Rex Elmore, Larry Magnuson and Curtis Marcum. Alternate delegates were Charles Meisenheimer, Joe Olson and Richard Ioder. This year’s delegate session had several highlights, but the main concerns were illustrated in two sense of the delegate body resolutions, said

Mark Gebhards, executive director, Governmental Affairs and Commodities, IFB. “One resolution dealt with the current RFS situation that is proposed by the U.S. EPA to reduce the RFS numbers,” Gebhards said. “There’s a great amount of concern by our delegate body and membership that we want to see the RFS left intact — or to use a quote from [former] President Nelson, ‘Don’t mess with the RFS.’ “The other dealt with the fiscal issues in the state and federal arenas,” Gebhards said. “There’s still a great deal of concern that we want to get our fiscal house in order, even though the recent pension reform measure was just passed by the Illinois General Assembly. There’s still a great deal of concern about the decision yet to be made on the temporary income tax increase and whether that will be made permanent, and the amount of unpaid bills and the overall fiscal health of the state.” Additionally, delegates discussed and voted on policy regarding raw milk, data collection, utility and energy transmission projects, tax policy, renewable fuels, funding county and township road projects and wind energy. Finally, Tuesday, delegates elected two new officers to the IFB Board of Directors. Former President Philip Nelson

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Conservationists wanted for program CHAMPAIGN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is opening the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for new enrollments for the federal Fiscal Year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS by Jan. 17. The CSP is a Farm Bill conservation program which helps established conservation stewards take their level of natural resource management to the next level. This improves by agricultural production and provides valuable conservation benefits, such as cleaner water, healthier coils and better wildlife habitat. CSP is now in its fifth year, and so far, NRCS has partnered with producers to enroll more than 59 million acres across the nation. The program emphasizes

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Jackson attends Elite Conference The Bureau Valley FFA chapter sent Garrett Jackson to the Elite Conference Nov. 19 in Bloomington at the Illinois Farm

Bureau headquarters. The Elite Conference is held for any student interested in pursuing a career in teach agriculture. Jackson

heard from speakers Dora Welker and Dave Mouser, attended group sessions and met with college and university representatives.

Frels receives IFB Eagle Award of Excellence CHICAGO — Mark Frels of Bloomington has been named the recipient of the 2013 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Eagle Award for Excellence. The award was presented during the Illinois Agricultural Association’s annual meeting held in Chicago Dec. 7-10. Frels, who recently retired from IFB after more than 35 years, most recently served as the Member Services and Public Relations division head and was a member of IFB’s management team. Frels began his career with IFB in 1977 as a county Farm Bureau manager trainee. Frels also served as the Knox County Farm Bureau Manager and as a regional manager.

Frels has received numerous awards and honors including the Knox County Meritorious Service to Agriculture Award, the Illinois Wesleyan University Distinguished Alumni Award and Honorary State FFA Degree. During his tenure as a division head at IFB, membership in the organization grew from 264,000 to more than 400,000. Frels also oversaw expansion of the Illinois Ag in the Classroom program, member benefit programs, and significant expansion of the youth education activities programs. Frels and his wife, Ann, live in Bloomington and have plans to move back to Rock Island County where his family farms.

The IFB Eagle Award for Excellence provides IFB with an opportunity to recognize an individual or organization for excellence on issues or programs important to Farm Bureau and to agriculture on a statewide and/or national basis. The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB has a total membership of more than 400,000 and a voting membership of more than 82,000. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.

USDA announces funding availability for value-added producer grants Grants extend production season and income opportunities for America’s Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge. “U.S. agriculture is connected to one in 12 American jobs, and value-added products from homegrown sources are one important way that agriculture generates economic growth,” Vilsack said. “Supporting producers and businesses to create value-added products strengthens rural economies, helps fuel innovation and strengthens marketing opportunities for producers – especially at the local and regional

level.” The funding is being made available through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. Grants are available to help agricultural producers create new products, expand marketing opportunities, support further processing of existing products or goods, or to develop specialty and niche products. They may be used for working capital and planning activities. The maximum working capital grant is $200,000; the maximum planning grant is $75,000. Eligible applicants include independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and agricultural producer groups. Funding priority is given to socially-disadvantaged and beginning farmers or ranchers, and to small- to medium-size

family farms, or farmer/ rancher cooperatives. The Value-Added Producer Grant program is one of many USDA programs that support the development of strong local and regional food systems as part of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative. Launched in 2009, the initiative strengthens ties between agricultural producers and their local communities, helping meet growing consumer demand and creating opportunities for small business development. Initiatives like this create new income opportunities for farmers, generate wealth that will stay in rural communities, and increase access to healthy, local foods in underserved communities. All of these actions boost local economies.

Food service course offered MENDOTA — A food service sanitation manager certification course will be offered at the Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Conference Room C, Mendota, on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A test is at 4 p.m. Saturday. This is a state-approved 15-hour course for the Illinois Food Safety Certification. All food service facilities are required to have certified managers. Persons who just need to renew their current certification can attend one day of either session for the first five hours. For more information or to obtain registration forms, call David K. Williams at 815-564-5603 or email him at williamsclasses@gmail.com.

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IVCC receives Bellwether Award nominations OGLESBY — Two Illinois Valley Community College projects have been nominated for prestigious national awards. Making Industry Meaningful In College (MIMIC), one of 10 Bellwether finalists in 2012, is being considered for a Bellwether Legacy Award recognizing previous winners offered for five or more years and have been replicated elsewhere. IVCC’s edible car contests have received a third Bellwether nomination recognizing outstanding and innovative projects leading com-

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ing,” Perez said. “We began having our students work together as they would in a business or industry, and we provided training for the skills they needed.” Today, each MIMIC team, or company, includes students in engineering design, electronics and a variety of business fields such as marketing, accounting and information systems. Manufacturing students serve as consultants, and students in other fields, such as graphic design and technical writing, assist. MIMIC instructors are

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Jim Gibson, electronics, Rick Serafini, accounting, and Perez. Since its inception, MIMIC has been recognized for innovation. Perez said it appears to be the first community college project to place technical and business students into teams to design, manufacture and sell products. IVCC began offering edible car contests in 2006 as a celebration of Engineering Week. “We knew designing vehicles from food would challenge students to solve problems and be creative, skills that are critical in engi-

neering,” said Perez. “We saw its potential to excite students about an unlimited number of subjects.” Perez and a team consisting of Gibson, retired communications instructor Rose Marie Lynch and biology instructor Sue Caley Opsal have offered the contests to secondgraders through collegeage students. Contests are especially suited for creating interest in and providing hands-on applications for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). While the vehicles created

from food are low tech, the program showcases high tech equipment in the speed competition. A programmable logic controller is connected to a human machine interface with reflective photo eyes on the track’s start and finish. While the organizers did not originate the contest, they have capitalized on its potential for engaging people of all ages in an unlimited number of theoretical concepts. “People of all ages like playing with food,” Perez said. “We encourage others to capitalize on that interest.”

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ALBERTA I. RAY, ) Deceased ) NO. 2013-P-61 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Alberta I. Ray. A Will was admitted to probate and Letters of Office were issued on June 28, 2013, to Richard L. Smith, 316 Enterprise Drive, Bradford, Illinois 61421, as 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 17, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/183), 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 10th day of December, 2013. /s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk William S. Beneke ARDC #6182046 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2013. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) BETTY L. LINKER, ) Deceased ) NO. 2013-P-104 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the

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death of Betty L. Linker. Letters of Office were issued on November 21, 2013 to Billy D. Linker, 16822 2900 E. St., Princeton, Illinois 61356 as 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 5, 2014, 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 25th day of November, 2013 s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County Circuit Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2013.

IL 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before June 12, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2013. Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Dean Rowe, Independent Executor 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

made, and that report of such audit dated November 30, 2013 performed by Darrell Strohman has been filed with the County Clerk of Bureau County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at Mineral Township Meeting Hall by appointment only. Contact Clerk Carrie Wilson or Supervisor Joseph Hasbrook. Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 14, 2013.

DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5 AT A POINT 256 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; AND FROM THEN NORTH 244 FEET; THENCE EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 244 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5; AND THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 5, A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Property Index Number: 14-19-454-014 Commonly known as: 446 Mill Road, Sheffield, Illinois; Nature of Instrument: Mortgage Date of Mortgage: February 4, 2000 Name of Mortgagor: Gilson Snyder and Nancy Snyder, as joint tenants, and Michael Compell and Suzan Compell, as joint tenants Original Mortgagee: Amcore Bank, N.A. Current Mortgagee: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Date and place of recording: February 7, 2000, with the Bureau County Recorder Identification of mortgage: 2000R00661 and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Princeton, Illinois, on or before January 13, 2014, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 6 day of December , 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Name: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Angela C. Wikgren (ARDC # 6300372) Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa Address: 330 N. Wabash, Suite 1700 City & State Zip: Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 755-3187 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) EVELYN JOYCE ) ROWE, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-106 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Evelyn Joyce Rowe. Letters of Office were issued to Dean Rowe of 12643 2450 East Street, Princeton, IL 61356, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT –BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., successor-in- ) interest to the Federal Deposit Insurance ) Corporation, as Receiver for Amcore Bank, ) N.A., ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) GILSON SNYDER, A/K/A GIL SNYDER; ) NANCY SNYDER, MICHAEL J. COMPELL; ) SUZAN J. COMPELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 13 CH 106 Property Address: 446 Mill Road, Sheffield PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO DEFENDANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, in the above entitled action that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises described as follows, to-wit: A PART OF LOT 5 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19; TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) CHARLES HOPPER A/K/A CHARLES M ) HOPPER, et al ) Defendant ) 10 CH 134 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Bureau County Republican 2 col ( in the above cause on July 23, 2013, an agent Continued on page 17

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999 • Legal Notices Continued from page 16 for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 10, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 113 IN THE VILLAGE OF TISKILWA, FORMERLY THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF WINDSOR, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 40 FEET OF EVEN AND EQUAL WIDTH THEREOF, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 205 WEST MAIN STREET, TISKILWA, IL 61368 Property Index No. 22-18-101-003. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a 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

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representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1026216. 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. PA1026216 Case Number: 10 CH 134 TJSC#: 33-24083 I573992 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2013.

12 CH 00111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on December 30, 2013, 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: LOTS 8, 9, 10 AND 11 IN BLOCK 3 IN KEIM’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF DEPUE; EXCEPT THE UNDERLYING COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE THEREOF, SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 412 BROADWAY STREET, PO BOX 836, DEPUE, IL 61322 Property Index No. 17-36-155-009. The real estate is improved with a 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, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-31252. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-31252 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00111 TJSC#: 33-25825 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. I577205 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., successor-in- ) interest to the Federal Deposit Insurance ) Corporation, as Receiver for Amcore Bank, ) N.A., ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) GILSON SNYDER, A/K/A GIL SNYDER; ) NANCY SNYDER, MICHAEL COMPELL; ) SUZAN COMPELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 13 CH 105 Property Address: 525 Park St., Sheffield PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO DEFENDANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, in the above entitled action that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT NUMBER 3 IN BLOCK 36 IN THE SOUTH ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Property Index Number: 14-19-351-006 Common Address: 525 Park St., Sheffield, Illinois Nature of Instrument: Mortgage Date of Mortgage: August 28, 1999 Name of Mortgagor: Gilson Snyder and Nancy Snyder, as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest, and Michael Compell and Suzan Compell, as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest Original Mortgagee: Amcore Mortgage Inc. Current Mortgagee: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Date and place of recording: August 30, 1999, with the Bureau County Recorder; Identification of mortgage: Document Number 995711, Book 962, Page 86; and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Princeton, Illinois, on or before January 13, 2014, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 6 day of December, 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, Illinois Plaintiff’s Name: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Angela C. Wikgren (ARDC # 6300372) Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa Address: 330 N. Wabash, Suite 1700 City & State Zip: Chicago, IL 60611

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and described as follows and bearings are for the purpose of description only: Beginning at an iron rod at the Northwest Corner of said Lot 105; thence South 80 degrees 59 minutes 31 seconds East along the North Line of said Lot 105, a distance of 57.00 feet to an iron rod; thence South 09 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds West, 57 feet Easterly of and parallel with the West Line of said Lot 105, a distance of 123.44 feet to an iron rod on the South line of said Lot 105; thence North 81 degrees 04 minutes 07 seconds West, along the South Line of said Lot 105, a distance of 57.00 feet to an iron rod at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 105; thence North 09 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds East, along the West Line of said Lot 105, a distance of 123.52 feet to the Place of Beginning, in Bureau County, Illinois. The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the

Court. Sale terms: This is an ”AS IS” sale for “cash.” The successful bidder must deposit ten (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The real estate is residential real estate. The property will not be open for inspection. The judgment was $96,837.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. For information, contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 61342-0177, (815) 5393711. Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 22, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Waugh Windows located at 107 N. 7th St., Neponset, IL 61345. Dated this 22nd day of November, 2013. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2013. NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Oxy Green Carpet Cleaning of Central Illinois located at 3433 E. 1550th St., McNabb, IL 61335. Dated this 4th day of December, 2013. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JASON L. READ, ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, ) Defendants. ) No. 13-CH-36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on September 27, 2013, John E. Thompson, Sheriff of Bureau County, will on January 8, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Bureau County, Illinois, commonly known 204 Canal Street, LaMoille, IL 61330, Property Index No. 05-24-431-010. A tract of land being all of Lot 104 and all of Lot 105 except the West 57 feet of the said Lot 105 in the Village of LaMoille, Bureau County, Illinois, said exception being more particularly bounded

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JASON L. READ, ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, ) Defendants. ) No. 13-CH-36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on September 27, 2013, John E. Thompson, Sheriff of Bureau County, will on January 8, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Bureau County, Illinois, commonly known 204 Canal Street, LaMoille, IL 61330, Property Index No. 05-24-431-010. The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “cash.” The successful bidder must deposit ten (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The real estate is residential real estate. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment was $96,837.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. For information, contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 613420177, (815) 539-3711. Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION ) Plaintiff, ) -v.) CHARLES HOPPER A/K/A CHARLES M ) HOPPER, et al ) Defendant ) 10 CH 134 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a,m. on January 10, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 205 WEST MAIN STREET, TISKILWA, IL 61368 Property Index No. 22-18-101-003. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1026216. 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. PA1026216 Case Number: 10 CH 134 TJSC#: 33-24083 I573992 Published in the Bureau County Republican Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS FIRST STATE BANK ) Plaintiff, ) -v.) APIRAT CHAICHALAD, et al ) Defendant ) 12 CH 00111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on December 30, 2013, 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 412 BROADWAY STREET, PO BOX 836, DEPUE, IL 61322 Property Index No. 17-36-155-009. The real estate is improved with a 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, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-12-31252. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-31252 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00111 TJSC#: 33-25825 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. I577205 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2013.

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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 6 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 scant teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups white Crisco shortening 4 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg together. Cut in shortening; set aside. Beat eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar and milk together; add to creamed mixture and mix well. The dough will be sticky. Roll out on a floured surface and cut as you wish. Bake at 400° until barely brown, watch closely, about 6 to 7 minutes. Frost or use colored sugar. Mary Lou Sturtewagen, Sheffield

Toffee Squares 1/2 pound butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk (beaten) 2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt Spread dough in large greased cookie sheet; bake 350° for 15 to 20 minutes. When baked, turn off heat. Take a giant bar of milk chocolate candy (large) and put on the warm dough (shred candy to melt faster). Place in oven for a few minutes or until chocolate can be spread. Cut into squares while the dough is warm. Then decorate tops if you wish. Bernie Skibinski, Princeton

Caramels 1 cup real butter 2 1/4 cups brown sugar Dash of salt 1 cup light corn syrup 1 can Eagle Brand Milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add brown sugar and salt; stir until combined. Stir in corn syrup; mix well. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until temperature reaches 240°. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into greased 9-by-9-by-2inch pan. Makes 2 1/2 pounds. Liz Piacenti, Tiskilwa

Gift of the Maji Bread 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup mashed ripe banana 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained 1 6-ounce package mini chocolate chips 2/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries 1/2 cup chopped dates 1 cup shredded coconut Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, add bananas. Stir in oranges, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, cherries and dates. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. I like to bake them in the smaller loaf pans and freeze some of them. They freeze very well. Wrap in saran wrap and foil. Judy Dyke, Princeton

Christmas Bread 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup candied fruit 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter Sift dry ingredients, add fruit and nuts. Beat eggs, add butter, sugar and milk. Beat well. Pour mixture into greased bread pan, let set 30 minutes before baking. Bake 1 hour at 375°. Evelyn Fox, Princeton

Cherry Winks 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup oleo 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup chopped pecans and walnuts 1 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped 1 cup crushed cornflakes 15 maraschino cherries, cut in fourths Preheat oven to 375°. In mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, oleo and milk; add vanilla and eggs and blend well with mixer. Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cornflakes and top with cherry fourth. Coyla Harris, Princeton

Peanut Butter Banana Bread 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup mashed bananas 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and sugar on medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time. Add sour cream and bananas. Add flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Pour into two loaf pans sprayed

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Easy Chocolate Biscotti 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup melted butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract 3/4 cup almonds or walnuts, optional Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Combine cake mix, flour, butter, eggs and almond extract. Beat 2 minutes or until dough forms. Knead in almonds or walnuts if desired. Put dough onto 1 cookie sheet and divide into two portions. Form into 2 12-inch logs that are about 3 inches wide. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 35 minutes. Use knife to cut logs crosswise in 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer to second sheet. Bake 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 200° and bake for 30 minutes or until dry. They will harden as they dry. I melt chocolate and white almond bark and drizzle or frost on top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or sprinkles. Jo Ann Harrison, Spring Valley

and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Plate and serve; or plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 12. Philip Brankin, Princeton

Candy Apple Salad 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple 2 red apples, washed and cut in 1/2inch pieces with peel on 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup pecans 2 Snickers bars cut in 1/4-inch squares Drain pineapple; save juice in medium pan. Add sugar and egg yolks; stir well and mix in flour until thick and cool. Stir in cut-up apples. Store in refrigerator. Mix in pecans and Snickers last. This is very colorful for the holidays. Mary Oloffson, Princeton

Cranberry Salad

Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

1 15-ounce bag cranberries 3/4 cup water 2 3-ounce boxes cherry Jell-O 2 cups sugar 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 jar marshmallow creme 1 8-ounce package Philadelphia cream cheese 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip Cook cranberries in water over medium heat for 15 minutes or until all pop open. Add dry Jell-O and sugar. Stir until blended. Cool. Add celery, pineapple and nuts. Let stand until firm. Mix remaining ingredients and spread on top of cranberry mixture. Chill. Serves 12 to 15. This salad keeps well until the holiday leftovers are gone! Kathy Pratt, Neponset

4 cups crisp rice cereal 1 7-ounce milk chocolate candy bar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 gallon peppermint stick ice cream, softened 2 cups Cool Whip Peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermint candies Place cereal in a large bowl. Grate or shave 2 tablespoons of chocolate from candy bar; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and remaining chocolate. Pour over cereal and stir to coat. Press into the bottom of a greased 10-inch springform pan. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spoon ice cream over crust. Freeze for 15 minutes. Spread with Cool Whip; sprinkle with the shaved chocolate. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight. Top with candy canes. Remove cake from freezer 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan; cut with a sharp knife and serve immediately. Yield: 8-10 servings. Pat Mink, Princeton

Cranberry Compote with Grand Marnier Liqueur 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 cup white sugar 1 12-ounce package fresh cranberries 1 orange, peeled and pureed, or 1 can mandarin oranges 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 pear, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, plums) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a medium saucepan, boil water

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pound butter-flavored Crisco 12-ounce can evaporated milk cups flour small cake yeast egg yolks Mix Crisco, yeast and egg yolks together. Add milk and flour alternately and mix until dough forms. Can be refrigerated. Work with small portions of dough, roll out in sugar. Cut into 2-inch squares and fill with various fillings. Bake at 350° about 30 minutes. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

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Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce A New Orleans style bread pudding loaf French bread quart half and half eggs, beaten cups sugar tablespoon vanilla extract teaspoons ground cinnamon cup raisins (optional) tablespoons melted butter Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk the beaten eggs into the half and half. Tear bread into chunks and soak in the half and half/egg mixture. Crush with hands to make sure liquid has soaked through. Add sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, raisins and stir well. Pour melted butter into a heavy 9-by-14-inch baking pan to coat the bottom and sides. Add bread mixture and bake until very firm, about 40 minutes. Cool pudding, cube it and put it into individual dessert dishes. When ready to serve add whiskey sauce and heat under broiler for a few minutes or just warm in microwave. 1 1 4 2 1 2 1 3

Whiskey Sauce cup sugar stick butter egg, beaten ounces Bourbon Whiskey or Southern Comfort or rum Cream sugar and butter and cook in a double boiler until very hot and well dissolved. Add well beaten egg very slowly and whip very fast so egg doesn’t curdle. Cool and add liquor. Serves 8. Note: Use real butter, whiskey can be an option, but it is the holidays. Jerry Spitz, LaMoille 1 1 1 2

Cranberry Tokay Salad 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped 1 cup sugar 1 cup Tokay grapes 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped Combine cranberries and sugar and let stand overnight. Drain excess juice. Add remaining ingredients and put in serving bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Lynn Bohnsack, Princeton

Party Loaf 3 cups Bisquick 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup oil 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup nuts Mix all together. Pour into greased bread pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Evelyn Fox, Princeton

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package whole cranberries cup sugar orange, skinned apple, peeled Grind cranberries, oranges and apples. Add sugar. Mix and then put in serving bowl to refrigerate. Judy Ellis, Wyanet

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up 1 small carton sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup butter 1 roll Ritz crackers, crushed 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Mix chicken breasts, sour cream and soup together and put into a 2-quart casserole or 8-by-8-inch baking dish sprayed with Pam. Melt butter and mix with crackers. Put on top of chicken, soup and sour cream mixture. Sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Bake 1 hour at 350°. Patt Fleming, Princeton

Jelly Thumbprint Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 10-ounce jar currant jelly In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, flour, salt and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls. Press thumb into center of ball to slightly flatten and form an indention. Fill the indent with currant jelly. Bake at 375° on middle rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake. (Can use other jelly if you prefer.) Lou Brown, Princeton

Easy Fudge 1 12-ounce package chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Put milk, vanilla and salt in saucepan; warm slightly. Add chocolate chips, stirring constantly until melted. Add nuts, if desired. Put the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch pan. Let cool and set to cut pieces. Any variation of fudge can be made by using different flavored chips — milk chocolate or peanut butter, etc. Mary Lou Sturtewagen, Sheffield

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 tablespoon vinegar Mix sugar, baking powder, egg and vinegar. Add enough ice water to make 1 cup of liquid. Cut flour, salt, lard and Crisco together to make crumbs. Mix liquid into crumbs. Divide into 4 sections. Wrap in plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator for a few hours before rolling out. Filling 1/2 cups cooled pumpkin 1/2 cups sugar teaspoon salt teaspoons ginger 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon cloves eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cups milk 16-ounce can evaporated milk Thoroughly combine pumpkin sugar and spices. Add eggs, milk and evaporated milk. Blend. Pour into 9-inch pie crust. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 325° and bake for about 45 minutes or until mixture doesn’t stick to knife. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

Cook the onion over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until very soft and golden brown. Don’t let the onion burn. Beat the eggs until white and yolk are thoroughly mixed, add the cream, salt and pepper and beat until mixed. Sprinkle half of the diced cheese over the pie crust; top the cheese with the cooked onion; top the onion with the cooked bacon. Finally, cover all the layers with the remaining cheese. Pour in the egg mixture and bake 35 to 45 minutes until the center is set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm. Serves 6 to 8. Note: If you prefer using your own recipe for pie crust, it should be prebaked. Preheat the oven to 400°. Place pie crust in 9-inch quiche or pie pan. Prick the sides and base of the crust with a fork and heat in the oven 9 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Take the crust out of the oven and let cool slightly. Brush the interior of the crust with Dijon mustard and return the crust to the oven for another 5 minutes. Take the crust out of the oven and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Philip Brankin, Princeton

Turkey Croquettes

Mint Surprise Cookies

2 cups turkey left overs, cut up 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup onion 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1 egg white Dash of black pepper Dash of salt-free seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce Olive oil spray In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Form into 3-inch patties. Heat non-stick skillet on medium heat. Spray with olive oil. Flatten patties with spatula. Cook on each side for 4 minutes, until golden brown. Mary Oloffson, Princeton

3 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 6 1/2-ounce packages chocolate mint candy wafers Walnut halves Heat oven to 375°. Combine all ingredients, except candy wafers and nuts, in mixer bowl; blend well. Drop by scant teaspoons 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Press candy wafers top of each. Cover with scant teaspoon of dough. Top each with a walnut half. Smooth edges. Bake 9 to 12 minutes. Coyla Harris, Princeton

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Boston Market’s Sweet Potato Casserole 3 large sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Crunch Topping 1/3 cup melted butter 1/3 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon cinnamon Boil potatoes until tender. Remove skins when cooled. Put into a large bowl and whip them until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased casserole and top with the crunch topping. For topping: Combine all ingredients until crumbly. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Kerri Sissel, Princeton

Pumpkin Torte 1 18 1/4-ounce package yellow cake mix 1 15-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin, divided 1/2 cup milk 4 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 16-ounce carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/3 cup chopped pecans In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, eggs, oil and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on

medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, and remaining pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers three times. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 10-12 servings. Linda Ratliff, Princeton

Aunt Cindy’s Cheesy Potatoes 2 pounds frozen hash browns, thawed 1/2 cup onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup margarine, melted 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 cup crushed potato chips Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except chips. Spread in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with chips. Bake 1 hour. Kayla Roberts, Sheffield

Granola Biscotti 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt

Bureau County Journal • bcrnews.com 3/4 cup reduced fat granola 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2-1 cup nuts of your choice, if desired In a small mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg white and extract. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Break apart any large pieces of granola; stir granola and cranberries into dough. Add nuts if desired. Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 12-by-1 1/2-inch rectangle; place each on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, cut with a serrated knife diagonally into 3/4-inch slices. Place slices standing up with about 1/4 inch between each slice back onto baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Margaret Stanfield, Princeton

Sweetcorn Pudding 5 eggs 1 can sweetcorn, drained 1 can creamed sweetcorn 1 1/4 cups full fat milk 1 1/4 cups double cream 1/4 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt In a bowl, whisk eggs then add all the other ingredients, beating un-energetically. Butter an ovenproof pan. Pour the combined ingredients into the dish and cook in a 375° oven for about an hour, by which time it should have set within and puffed up slightly on top. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

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cup oil cups sugar eggs cups mashed bananas* boxes instant coconut cream pudding mix 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Mix all together and pour into 2 large or 3 medium greased bread pans. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until tested with toothpick. * Can use 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin in place of banana if you want pumpkin bread. Evelyn Fox, Princeton

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20-ounce can crushed pineapple 4-ounce packages raspberry Jell-O can whole or jellied cranberry sauce diced apple Drain pineapple and save juice. Add enough water to juice to make 3 cups. Bring to a boil. Add the Jell-O and stir to dissolve. Add the can of cranberry sauce. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate about 1 hour. Stir in pineapple and diced apple. Jo Ann Harrison, Spring Valley

Bon Bons 2 cups peanut butter 1 stick margarine 1 pound powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 12-ounce bag chocolate chips 1/2 bar grated paraffin Mix and form into balls. Chill 1 hour. Melt bag of chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler Dip ball into chocolate and put on waxed paper to set. Evelyn Fox, Princeton

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3 cups mixed nuts 1 egg white 1 tablespoon orange juice 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice Beat egg white and orange juice until foaming. Add sugar, orange peel and spices. Pour over nuts. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 275° for 50-60 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. They are done when the liquid is dried on to the nuts. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

Chicken Noodle Soup 2 large chicken breast, boiled and cubed 3-4 cups boiling water or chicken broth 1 zucchini, diced 1 onion, diced 1 can each, diced tomatoes, drained carrots, drained green beans and drained corn Garlic to taste Mrs. Dash to taste Combine all ingredients and cook on medium for 1 hour. Judy Ellis, Wyanet

Holiday Salad 1 package lemon gelatin 1 small can crushed pineapple 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped 1 3-ounce cream cheese, softened 1 3-ounce jar maraschino cherries, chopped (can use red or green or half each for more color) Drain pineapple into 1-cup measuring cup, add water to equal 1 cup. Bring to boil and pour over gelatin; stir until dissolved. Cool until slightly thickened

or syrupy. Then add cream cheese that has been softened (room temperature), then whipped cream, drained pineapples and cherries. Stir or whip all together. Put in clear glass bowl. Garnish with some cherries. Pat Mink, Princeton

Corn Salad 1 32-ounce bag frozen corn (thawed) 1 diced green pepper Chopped onion, to taste 2 cups shredded cheese Real mayonnaise to make as creamy as you like (I use small jar of Hellman’s) Mix all ingredients together and top salad with crushed chili cheese Frito corn chips. Patt Fleming, Princeton

Lemon Bars 2 cups flour 1 cup butter or oleo 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon flour 4 tablespoons lemon juice Combine 2 cups flour and powdered sugar, cut in butter. Pat into a 9-by13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. While this is baking, mix sugar, eggs, 1 tablespoon flour and lemon juice. Pour over first mixture and return to oven at 350° for 25 minutes. When done, dust with powdered sugar. Cool and cut into bars. Lou Brown, Princeton

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teaspoon baking powder can cherry pie filling teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoons sugar Mix 1 cup sugar, oil, eggs, flour, salt and baking powder together. Put half of the batter in bottom of greased and floured 9-by-13-inch pan. Spread pie filling over batter. Spread rest of batter over filling. Mix together cinnamon and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Sprinkle over top. You may also sprinkle a few chopped nuts over top. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until done. Coyla Harris, Princeton

Cranberry-Cherry Sauce 1 pound cranberries 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar 3 medium apples 1 can cherry pie filling Slice peeled apples into a large saucepan. Add cranberries and water and cook slowly until apples and berries are soft. Add the sugar and cook a few minutes. Add the cherry pie filling and cool thoroughly. Put into a covered bowl and refrigerate. This thickens and gels very well. Mary Lou Sturtewagen, Sheffield

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cups flour cups shortening cups pumpkin eggs cups brown sugar teaspoons baking soda teaspoon baking powder teaspoons cinnamon teaspoon vanilla teaspoon salt Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Add sifted flour and spices. You can add any of these for variety: 1 cup pecans, 2 cups raisins or 2 cups chopped dates (I always use the chopped dates). Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and frost. Frosting 3 tablespoons oleo 4 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Combine oleo, milk and brown sugar in pan; boil 2 minutes. Then add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy and frost cookies. Judy Dyke, Princeton

Crabmeat Hors d’oeuvre 1 5-ounce jar Old English Cheese spread 1 6 1/2-ounce container crabmeat 1 stick plus 1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 6 English muffins, split Mix ingredients and spread on each muffin. Freeze at last 10 minutes. Cut each muffin into quarters and bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly in a 375° oven. Liz Piacenti, Tiskilwa

Continental Rice 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained 2 tablespoons butter 1 10 3/4-ounce can onion soup 1 soup can of water Sauté uncooked rice and mushrooms in large skillet with butter for 5 minutes. Add soup and water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes or until rice done. You may need to add more water. Pat Mink, Princeton

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Cinnamon Bread 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup milk Filling 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cinnamon Combine oil, eggs and milk. Combine flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix liquids and dry ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour in greased pan. Fold in cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

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13-ounce bag caramels tablespoons Carnation milk cups pecans 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 box paraffin, grated Combine caramels and milk in bowl. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Beat and add pecans. Drop by teaspoons on greased wax paper. Cool 15 minutes. Melt chocolate and paraffin together in microwave for 3 or more minutes. Stir well. Stick a toothpick in caramel and dip in chocolate. Put on waxed paper which has been greased. Let set until cool. Store in Tupperware. Evelyn Fox, Princeton

Quick Ding Dong Salad 2 packages Ding Dongs 1 large box chocolate pudding 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 carton Cool Whip 1 cup Nestles chocolate chips or 2 broken up Hershey bars

1/2 cup pecans Layer Ding Dongs in 9-by-13-inch pan. Whip pudding and milk in medium bowl and put over Ding Dongs. Add Cool Whip on top. If desired, put more Cool Whip on then finish with broken up chocolate and nuts. Keep in refrigerator. Mary Oloffson, Princeton

Beef Stroganoff 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 can water 1/4 cup diced onions Dried garlic, diced 1 cup sour cream Salt to taste 1/2 pound noodles, cooked and drained Combine hamburger, soup, water, onions, garlic, sour cream and salt and cook on medium until hot. Pour over noodles and serve. Judy Ellis, Wyanet

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Cake 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup sour milk (add 1 tablespoon vinegar to milk) 2 1/2 cups flour 4 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups zucchini Topping 1/2 cup brown sugar

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Bureau County Journal • bcrnews.com 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For cake: Beat sugar, oil, butter, eggs, vanilla and sour milk until combined. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. Add the flour mixture, alternating with the zucchini, to the sugar mixture and beat until well combined. Pour the batter into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan and spread. For topping: Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 325° for 40 to 50 minutes. Jamie Bond, Princeton

Snickers Surprise Cookies 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package mini Snickers Combine butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add in flour, salt and baking soda. Cover and chill dough for a couple hours. Unwrap all the Snickers. Remove dough from refrigerator. Divide dough into tablespoon pieces, flatten and place a snickers in. Fold up sides to hide snickers. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Consuelo Spohn, Peoria

Nut rolls Dough 1/2 pounds creamed butter 8 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt

4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large cake yeast 3/4 cup milk, lukewarm 1/2 pint sour cream 7 to 8 cups flour Filling Approximately 3 pounds walnuts, finely ground Lemon juice and sugar to takes Brewed coffee to moisten Dissolve yeast in milk. Mix creamed butter, sugar, salt, eggs and vanilla together. Add milk and yeast mixture and sour cream. Add flour and knead until dough forms and does not stick to hands. Divide dough into 9 or 10 balls. Place on a lightly floured board and let rest for about 15 minutes. Roll each ball out to approximately 1/4-inch thick and spread filling. After spreading filling, dabble a little honey on top. Roll like a jelly roll, making sure ends are tucked in. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until nicely brown. Beat one egg and brush on top of each roll and pierce with a fork. Sarah Maxwell, Princeton

Coconut Snacks 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup dry milk 4 tablespoons water 1 cup chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups coconut Beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, dry milk and water. Fold in chocolate chips. Make into small balls and roll in coconut. Lou Brown, Princeton

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