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Electronics banned at courthouse Sheriff issues new rule to take effect Jan. 1

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Beginning Jan. 1, all electronic devices including laptops, tablets and cellphones will no longer be allowed in the Bureau County Courthouse.

Sheriff James Reed said this is being done in order to promote a more secure environment for courthouse employees and visitors.

In light of recent events, Reed advised he is more concerned with security of the building than the incon-

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venience it will cause visitors to the courthouse.

In a recent interview, Reed confirmed the courthouse security guards will not be responsible for any personal property. Electronics will have to be left in vehicles in the parking lot or at home.

Reed said he feels this new rule will comply with laws that may be passed in the future. He said the Bureau County Courthouse is one of the few courthouses in Illinois that still allow electronic devices into the building.

“It’s based mostly on security,” he said, adding cell phones today are not just phones. “They’re recording devices that can record conversations, or take video or photos that should not be taken.”

He reminded cell phones are also not allowed in courthouse proceedings, and there have been many instances where cell phones have gone off in the court-

room and disrupted a court proceeding.

Reed said he feels it would just be better for visitors to avoid that situation altogether by removing the electronics.

There will be exceptions for courthouse employees and attorneys who possess a valid Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Card. Also, members of the press will still be allowed to bring in electronics, however, will be asked to show proper identification before entering.

Jurors will also be part of the exception, however, they will be asked to show their jury duty letter to security offices each day they will be at the courthouse. Reed reminded jurors will not be able to take cell phones into the jury room during deliberations.

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The merits of due care

Christmas wishes delivered

Reed, ISP remind vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts

Illinois authorities encourage safe and sober travels this holiday season

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — No matter where you’re sitting in a vehicle, it’s important to buckle-up.

While drivers and front seat passengers are more likely to remember to use the seatbelt, new statistics are showing passengers in the back seat are less likely to do so.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) are reminding the public that anyone who rides in a motor vehicle needs to buckle up, no matter where they are sitting.

Recent surveys taken around the state revealed usage by drivers and front seat passengers are at an alltime high of 95.2 percent.

However, only 84.9 percent of back seat passengers were wearing seatbelts.

Survey samples were taken from the city of Chicago, Cook County, upstate counties, such as DePage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Winnebago, and also in downstate counties such as Champaign, Bureau, Effingham, Rock Island, Madison and St. Clair.

A positive note for Bureau County is troopers discovered that downstate counties have the highest

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By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Amelia Bystry

Jordan Newman got a chance to tell Santa his Christmas wishes during a visit held at the Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library in Wyanet. The event was held Saturday morning, and children had the opportunity to visit with Santa in hopes he would be stopping by their homes on Christmas Eve. See photos from more weekend events on Page 2.

Editor’s note: The following is the first story in a two-part series on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

PRINCETON — If you take a drive down Interstate 80, you see a sign hanging above the roadway flashing a number.

That number is currently veering dangerously close to four figures, and it indicates the amount of traffic-related deaths in Illinois in 2015. What if that sign flashed the words, “your brother” or “6-yearold Olivia?” What if that sign flashed your name?

According to an Illinois State Police press release, December has again been declared National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With the holidays quickly approaching and the roads guaranteed to be full, state and local authorities are giving motorists a heartfelt warning to keep yourself and your loved ones safe by avoiding the three Ds — drunk, drugs and distractions.

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The sights and sounds of the weekend

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hristmas was definitely in the air this past weekend, as the villages of Tiskilwa and Ladd each hosted holiday celebrations. From wienie roasts to craft projects, from Christmas cookies to musical entertainment, from a lighted Christmas parade to visits from the Jolly Old Elf Himself, the events brought out many who enjoyed the festivities and Christmas camaraderie.

Tiskilwa Country Christmas

“There’s Snow Place Like Home” Ladd Christmas Walk

Tiskilwa Country Christmas

“There’s Snow Place Like Home” Ladd Christmas Walk

Looking for sponsors at Princeton Public Library PRINCETON — Beginning in 2016, the Princeton Public Library Café will partner with groups and businesses who would like to promote literacy by sponsoring the café. In addition to having their generosity acknowledged throughout the calendar year on a sign in the café near the Matson Meeting Room, the three levels of sponsorship come with the following advantages: • $250 Bronze sponsors receive their name and logo listed prominently above the café menu for one month.

• $500 Silver sponsors receive the bronze package plus distribution of their literature and specially created bookmarks at the café and in the library for one month.

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The highest notes

Piano teacher of five decades brings music to where it’s needed most

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — When you love music, you exist in harmony with that which surrounds you. When you play music, you create happiness through reverberating waves of tranquility. When you bring music to the people, you break the chains off the ears of the deaf.

When you become music, you bridge the generational divide, and we stand with silent smiles amidst the melody of man.

Before moving to Princeton in June 2014, Pat James conducted an ivory choir in Oklahoma City for 47 years. She would inspire children in her large piano studio to listen to their soulful desires to sing out loud the symphonic sounds of kindness toward humanity.

They would gather in nursing homes and assisted living centers and invite the elder bones back to their youth.

When it was determined her relocation to the Illinois Valley robbed her not of her affection for instruction or instrument, she put the notes on paper, so to speak, as she has always loved to do. Needing an outlet for her piano students and other musicians in the area, James got on the horn and called out to colleagues and friends to create an ensemble unique to any other.

A Christmas program featuring music students from the area arrived at Greenfield Retire-

ment Center Monday, Dec. 7.

Instrumentalists brought their voices, guitars, flutes, trumpets and trombones — even a choreographed dance to “Frosty the Snowman.” James said the children involved in the spontaneous concert either study music privately or are involved in choir and band programs in area public schools.

“This was not a recital, but a community service project, and it’s a story of connection between generations,” James said, who quoted Greenfield residents as asking where the performers were from and if they were a traveling act on tour. “Afterward people said we should do it again, and parents said count me in!”

James collaborated with Kathy Allen, a well-known piano teacher in the area, and Kim Codo, a guitar guru at Illinois Valley Community College, to accomplish the project.

James claimed she didn’t know if she would find enough interested music students for the event, but after reaching out to people in the church and community, she was reminded of the gift that never stops giving.

“I can’t imagine my life without music,” she said, adding although they couldn’t carry a note very far, her parents always supported the joyful noise of James and her siblings. “My sisters and I were all born looking for some kind of instrument to play.”

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Young area musicians slid on in to Greenfield Retirement Center in Princeton Monday, Dec. 7, bringing with them the sound of holiday joy. Led by lifelong piano instructor Pat James, numerous musicians and their trusty steeds performed a hearty Christmas musical for Greenfield residents.

Skoog named to replace Mautino OTTAWA – Andy Skoog (D-LaSalle) will be sworn in as state representative of the 76th District at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Illinois Valley Community College Community Technology Center, located at 815 N. Orlando Smith in Oglesby. He will replace former state Rep. Frank Mautino, who was recently named Illinois Auditor General.

“As a small-business owner for more than 15 years, I understand the decisions and sacrifices that go into balancing a budget, managing a payroll and creating local jobs. As LaSalle County Clerk, I’ve worked cooperatively with both sides of the aisle while making cuts and increasing efficiencies to save county taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Skoog said.

“By bringing this common-sense approach to state government and making the voices and the values of middle-class and struggling families heard, I hope to work in a bipartisan manner to move our state forward. I will review the state budget line by line, stand up for small businesses and middle-class families, and promote policies to create and retain local jobs with good wages. It will be an honor to represent a district I have lived in my entire life and raised my family in.”

The 76th District includes portions of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Livingston counties.

For more information, contact Friends for Andy Skoog at 815-2009027.

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Keep your family safe this winter November through February are leading months for carbon monoxide-related incidents SPRINGFIELD— With cold temperatures during the winter, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal encourages residents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by ensuring their homes have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas byproduct of burning fossil fuels. At elevated levels, carbon monoxide (CO) causes sickness and, if not detected, death.

Simply having working carbon monoxide detectors in your home and regularly testing them can prevent awful consequences.

Fossil fuels like natural gas are used to heat the vast majority of American

homes, and faulty heating equipment accounts for nearly one third of accidental carbon monoxide deaths. These can include your home heating system, improperly vented gas appliances, kerosene or propane space heaters, charcoal grills and Sterno-type fuels.

“Most carbon monoxide fatalities happen in the winter months when residents understandably dial up their thermostats,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “Make sure your home has working carbon monoxide alarms, so if something goes wrong with your heating system, you know when to get outside.”

Perez also reminds res-

Law From Page 1 rear seatbelt rate, followed by upstate counties, Cook County and Chicago, respectively.

Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said generally speaking, he felt the area was good at remembering to use rear seatbelts, however, he said no matter where a passenger in the vehicle is sitting, they

Care From Page 1 The Illinois State Police will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Dec. 16 through Jan. 1. The troopers’ obvious objective of this campaign will be to clear the road of carelessness and impairment, as nobody wants to

idents to never use a gas generator, grill, oven or range to heat the inside of their home or garage.

Under the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act (Public Act 094-0741), enacted in 2007, all homeowners, landlords and building managers must install carbon monoxide alarms within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The alarms must be in operating condition.

Illinois reported 11,481 carbon monoxide related incidents to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) in 2013.

Due to the increased use of carbon monoxide detectors in the last decade, the number of reported inci-

need to buckle-up.

He said in his 26 years of experience in law enforcement, he’s seen proof that passengers using the seatbelt remain the most safe when in an accident.

He said today, vehicles are made to protect the people in them, and their safety devices should be used to the fullest.

Illinois State Police Col. Tad Williams also said it’s equally important for those in the rear

associate the word “fatal” with a friend or family member.

Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed said his deputies won’t do roadside checks throughout the holidays because intoxicated drivers are usually not a big problem, outside of a few instances here or there. He said they usually deal more with domestic issues

dents has gone up while the number of carbon monoxide fatalities has steadily gone down.

Symptoms of CO poisoning are very similar to those of the flu and include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Other signs of possible CO presence include condensation on walls and windows, house plants dying, house pets becoming sluggish and chronic odors from malfunctioning appliances. If you suspect you may be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, go outside for fresh air immediately and call 911 either on your mobile phone outside or from a neighbor’s home.

The OSFM recommends

seat to buckle-up.

“The safety of everyone in a vehicle is dependent on all passengers wearing their seatbelt. During a traffic crash, unbuckled passengers can be thrown around and cause injury to other occupants. As a reminder, all vehicle passengers are required to wear a seatbelt. It’s the law, and it can help save your life or the life of another,” he said.

In 2003, Illinois passed a

and depression related to financial strain and gloomy weather during the holidays.

Reed said people have grown wiser recently about the cost and detriment of getting a driving under the influence ticket, as it substantially drains your bank account, robs you of your time and energy, and jeopardizes your professional opportuni-

the following tips to help prevent CO poisoning: • Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with fresh batteries.

• Put carbon monoxide detectors/alarms on each floor of a home and within 15 feet of each sleeping area.

• Check CO detectors once a month and be familiar with the sounds the detector makes.

• CO detectors have a limited operating life.

Check the manufacturer’s instructions for information on replacement.

• Never use a generator, grill, stove, or other fossil fuel-burning device inside a home, garage or other enclosed area.

primary seatbelt law requiring drivers and front seat passengers to wear a seatbelt.

In 2012, the law was expanded to require all passengers to wear seatbelts, regardless of where they are seated in a vehicle.

Those who are caught not wearing their seatbelt, whether in the front or rear seats, are subject to a ticket and fine.

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ties, let alone your freedom.

“If you’re going to have some drinks, we always suggest having a designated driver, knowing your own limitations and eating something before you go out,” Reed said, adding he appreciates the responsibility of those who understand the consequences of their behavior.

“When you see the signs

over the interstate relaying the number of deaths, it strikes a chord,” he said, adding the ticket someone gets for texting while driving speaks volumes, as the charge is called failure to exercise due care. “A person is always responsible for their own driving,” he said.

The Illinois State Police remind everyone to buckle up, follow the speed limit

• Never heat a home with an oven.

• Keep interior and exterior air vents clear of blockages or obstructions.

• Make sure appliances are installed by a qualified technician and operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes.

• Have your building’s heating system inspected and serviced annually; change or clean furnace filters regularly.

• Have chimney or appliance vents cleaned and inspected for leakage, debris blockages, or a buildup of creosote. If you see black stains on the outside of the chimney or flue, it could mean pollutants are leaking into your home.

A break for The Closet PRINCETON — The Closet will be taking its annual Christmas break from Monday, Dec. 21, through Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. They will reopen for donations at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, with shopping on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

and move over and slow down when approaching emergency vehicles on the side of the road, for the goal is for to make it home safely for the holidays.

Part 2 of this story discusses the issue with bar owners, people who received a DUI, and the financial impact of getting a DUI. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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William ‘Bill’ Sharkey BRADFORD — William “Bill” Owen Sharkey, 78, of Bradford passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at his home in Bradford.

He was born April 15, 1937, in Princeton, the son of Bernard and Mary Eleanore (Johnston) Sharkey. He married Joyce Plotner on June 4, 1960.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years and his children, Carrie (Nesher) Sharkey Asner William of Rockford, Marcia (Don) Brogly of EureSharkey ka, Sharon Sharkey of Bradford, Christine (Brian) Brown of Bloomington, Mary Ellen (Tom) Fricke of Danville and Robert (Emily) Sharkey of Bradford. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Nathan Asner, Owen Asner, Jacob Asner, Brandon (Megan) Brogly, Josh Brown, Aaron Brown, Eric Brown, Davis Brown, William Sharkey, Anita Sharkey, Eian Sharkey and Steven Sharkey, who will serve as honorary pallbearers. He also leaves four sisters and two brothers, Annette (the late Ronnie) Hulslander of Princeton, Barbara (the late Jack) Butler of Peoria, Bernadette (Harley) Rediger of Toulon, Tom (Jeri Ann) Sharkey of Granbury, Texas, Kay (the late Tom) Rowe of Rochester, Minn., and Jack (Jan) Sharkey of Granbury, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill graduated from St. John the Baptist Grade School in Bradford and Bradford High School. He was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Bradford.

For many years he was a member of Bradford School Board and a trustee on the Milo Township Board. He was a member and board member of the Bureau County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Bureau County Pork Producers, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Knights of Columbus and the Bradford Rescue Squad Board. He was named the Bureau County Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year in 1973.

Bill was a lifelong farmer and knew from an early age that all he ever wanted to do was farm. He remembered as a child running through wheat fields for sheer joy of it.

He enjoyed every challenging, worrisome, joyful minute of farming. He believed that farm life was the greatest gift that he could give to his family. He was proud to be the fourth generation steward of a farm that has been in the family for 161 years.

His favorite pastimes included visiting with family and friends, playing cards, trap shooting and hunting, and woodworking.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bradford with Father Cyr officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Leet Memorial Methodist Church of Bradford or the Bradford Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

Obituaries John Thurwanger NEPONSET — John M. Thurwanger, 61, of Neponset died at 5:49 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, in the emergency room at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee.

He was born Oct. 3, 1954, in Kewanee, the son of Frederick and Catherine Frances (Wolfe) Thurwanger. He married Sheila Smith on June 12, 1976, in Sheffield. She survives of Neponset, as do two daughters, John Amber Thurwanger and fiancé Adam Wal- Thurwanger lace of Arlington Heights, and Regina (Jeremy) Trill of Kewanee; his grandson, Tucker Trill of Kewanee; two brothers, Bill Thurwanger of Hot Springs, Ark., and Tom (Linda) Thurwanger of Florida; eight sisters, Joyce (Larry) Young of Everton, Ark., Carole Moats of Kewanee, Mary Bell of Peoria, Ariz., Mary (Allan) Warrick of Carrollton, Texas, Pat Bent of Kewanee, Edie (Gene) Graham of Hot Springs, Ark., Theresa Pistole of Dallas, Texas, and Yvonne (Jim) Decker of Carrollton, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Linda) Thurwanger; and two sisters, Constance DeRycke and Rita Sulaski.

John graduated from Kewanee High School in 1973.

He worked for Sears Roebuck for 26 years and currently worked for the Department of Homeland Security as a TSA at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. He was a member of the Neponset Fire Department and the Buda-Neponset Rescue Unit, and a former member of the Jaycees and the Neponset Village Board. He was a craftsman and enjoyed building things and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with the Rev. Terry Lancaster officiating. Cremation will be accorded following the service and private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Buda-Neponset Rescue Unit, American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

Obituary deadlines

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OHIO, Ill. — June Finley, 84, of Ohio, Ill., formerly of Princeton, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Born Oct. 3, 1931, in Clovis, N.M., to James F. and Myrtle (Whitener) Walker, she married Richard H. Finley on March 17, 1951, in Clovis, N.M. He died Jan. 31, 1987.

She was a 1950 graduate of Clovis High School. She was a beautician for 54 years, retiring in 2001.

She attended the Walnut Community Bible Church.

She loved cooking, baking, embroidery and spending time with family.

Surviving are one son, Donald B. (Kimberly) Finley of Princeton; two grandchildren, Benjamin Finley of Princeton and William Finley of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one infant son, Dickie F. Finley; two brothers, James and Alfred Walker; and two sisters, Lovelle Childs and Wanda Dunn.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Eldon Cook officiating. Burial will be in Missions Gardens Cemetery in Clovis, N.M., at a later date.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Walnut Community Bible Church, Quest Church of Mendota or to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

At the courthouse Traffic court Driving on revoked license — Angela M. Boone, 43, of Princeton; Amanda D. Broers, 31, of Sheffield.

Driving on suspended license — Tawnie S. Arrington, 19, of Sheffield.

Failure to notify damage to unattended vehicle — Matthew Noll, 39, of Princeton.

Improper traffic lane usage — Joseph A. Barto, 65, of DePue. Nuisance (animal) — Nicole Frank, 44, of Princeton.

Speeding (15-20) — Donovan C. Guzman, 22, of DePue.

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Perspective Bureau County

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Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk I was out at Liberty Village the other day, and I heard a group of youngsters singing Christmas carols for the residents there. While the expressions on the faces of the children were endearing, the looks on the older residents’ faces were priceless. It was fun to hear the kids sing; it was charming to hear the residents there singing along.

I know there have been a host of musical groups visit area senior citizen homes to share their holiday spirit. That’s so wonderful, and each and every one of the participants should be applauded for remembering the folks who reside in these facilities. That’s absolutely wonderful.

While it’s great to hear the Christmas Terri Simon carols reverberate through the hallways, I hope some of these groups/individuals will remember the residents enjoy their singing and company all year long. My wish is for more local groups to entertain our senior citizens throughout the entire year.

Those visits are so appreciated by all.

••• Every year I go to the Methodist Church in Sheffield to take photos of their live nativity. I like to use those photos on the front of our BCR Christmas edition.

With the rain coming down at a fairly good pace, I felt like the event might be canceled, since the live nativity is always held outside in front of the church.

But nothing could have been further from the truth.

The good folks at the Methodist Church just took the live nativity inside, and continued on in the church’s basement. It was impressive, and the photos were turned out fine. I just love it when people won’t let a little rain ruin their Christmas time parade. Hats off to all the participants who made the best of a wet situation, while still bringing a traditional event to area residents.

••• Just a reminder: With the holidays approaching, please remember the BCR will have early deadlines on ads, obituaries, legals, etc.

Also, our office will close at noon on Dec. 24 and at noon on Dec. 31. The office, of course, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, so our BCR staff can enjoy the holidays with their families/friends.

Please call our office at 815-875-4461 if you have any questions.

••• With holiday parties/events being hosted in surplus right now, please make sure you make appropriate decisions when it comes to drinking and driving.

Many of us enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine at these seasonal parties, but if you plan on drinking, also plan on having a designated driver to ensure your safe arrival home. In other words, think about a designated driver before you participate in that Christmas cheer. As they say, “The life you save may be your own.”

They also say, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” That’s another good rule to follow.

Also, please remember to wear your seatbelts. See our Page 1 story for details.

••• Right now, the BCR has a surplus of good news photos/briefs/stories about the benevolence of the people of Bureau County. If you haven’t seen your item in the newspaper yet, please be patient. We print these submitted items in the order we receive them.

If you have to wait a few editions, I guess it’s a good thing ... After all, that means there are a lot of gracious and benevolent activities going on around us.

As you continue your shopping extravaganza for the holidays, please keep in mind those who are less fortunate. There’s still time to buy a new toy for a child who might not receive any presents on Christmas morning, and the local food pantries can always use your donations. Please put those folks on your holiday shopping lists.

••• While I know the chaos of Christmas causes us to get a bit nutty, I hope you’ll take some time to enjoy the holidays with those you love. Also, please try to take a few quiet moments for yourself. Breathe.

Exhale. Relax. Make some memories. You’ll be glad you did. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR. BCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ bcrnews.com.

On the street

What would your ultimate Christmas gift be?

“My ultimate Christmas gift would be peace and goodwill to men.”

Chris Ripka, Ladd

“My ultimate Christmas gift would be a day filled with my friends, family and food.”

Traci Hannon, Tiskilwa

“My ultimate Christmas gift would be a real dragon to play with. He would be yellow with a green lightning bolt down each side, and he would shoot blue lightning bolts out of his nose.”

Clayton Rokosz, Tiskilwa

“My ultimate Christmas gift would be to have a secret Santa that would surprise me with little gifts for each of the 12 days of Christmas with the last gift being a week vacation on a warm beach.”

Michele Albrecht, Princeton

“My ultimate Christmas gift would be good health for my wife, Melanie. She was diagnosed with lung disease almost five years ago.”

Joel Munson, Buda

Considerations by Nedda Christmas. This is a fun time for most people, but I always try to remember that this isn’t such a great holiday for some.

Isn’t is nice to be this age (all things considered) when our life experiences can help some others to keep a perspective. We have to be cautious and offer only when it seems wise.

This can be a frantic time for younger folks, so it is wise to stay out of their way and try to pay attention to details for ourselves. If we try not to be needy and expect full attention all the time, our loved ones will have easier lives — not just at holiday time but all year long.

We can do a lot for ourselves, if we think about it, and besides, it’s good for us to stay strong and focused with our minds and bodies. I know. Sometimes our bodies have different ideas, but if we don’t use what we have, we will lose

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more.

I have reduced the things I bring down for Christmas. Just the best and important to our family’s memories. It’s less work, and the meaning is certainly the same. Of course the nativity scene is the first thing placed on display. So ancient in its story and it seems to take the edges of tough times to see that serenity. History tells us that things were very tough then as well as now. But it is great to see the discoveries and newer history of that time to help us see the real conditions and people’s daily lives.

Other religions have just as wonderful stories. We always must be

reminded of our nation’s goodwill and tolerance for other’s beliefs.

We surely would be a duller group without the diversity. We wouldn’t learn anything new, and we would fall into a boring lot! I would never have seen a menorah or a stunning mosque, if my parents hadn’t talked and explained to us about different religious beliefs. Some people would say, “So what,” but they don’t know what they are missing.

There is a lot of rhetoric right now that fuels fear and anger. Plan your holidays, listen to great music and keep your world as calm as you can. We are older. We have heard all this before! Stay calm and love your loved ones.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy everybody who has a different but loving point of view.

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

TO Letter THE Editor

Fighting for families To the Editor, It sounds like a John Grisham novel.

Life insurance companies withholding death benefits for 30, 40, even 50 years after a loved one has passed away.

Why? It is part of the business model. The unpaid life insurance is baked into the bottom line.

This must end.

As Illinois State Treasurer, I reunite individuals with unclaimed property, including unpaid life insurance. We audit life insurance companies, and in the past two years, found $195 million that should have been paid to grieving families.

Today, we have an opportunity to force these bad actors to do the right thing.

The Uniform Law Commission is updating the 1995 Uniform

Unclaimed Property Act. This model legislation would encourage consistency in unclaimed property laws across our country.

Some interests want to step backward. For example, three insurance companies that are part of Kemper Corporation are suing my office to prevent a review of their life insurance payment records.

This is outrageous and hurts families when they most need help.

Insurance companies must open their books. Compare the names of the insured against data on the recently deceased. With inactive accounts, insurance companies shouldn’t wait until a person’s 99th birthday to make sure everyone is alive and well.

As Illinois Treasurer, I’m the state’s chief investment officer. I also protect consumers, including families who have lost a loved one.

Please join me in telling your elected officials that it’s long past time to

require life insurance companies to do the right thing.

Michael Frerichs Illinois State Treasurer Chicago Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length.

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Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature.

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Essay contest — North Central Bank is encouraging area high school students to take part in a statewide essay contest. See Page 7.

Award presented — The Princeton Rotary Club has presented an award to Jesse Snyder. See Page 8.

Community Notes Blood drive in Princeton Christmas meeting

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IVCC Project Success leadership team raises funds Illinois Valley Community College’s Project Success leadership team raised more than $2,000 for Freedom House in Princeton while fostering awareness about domestic violence in October. A fundraising event at Rip’s in Ladd raised $2,107 for Freedom House. Leadership team project managers Jill Nickelsen (left) and Perla Escatel (right), present the check to Trisha Schafer, Freedom House volunteer services coordinator.

A federally-funded TRiO program serving IVCC students since 1998, Project Success assists, supports, and empowers students to achieve academic goals and lifelong success. Within the program, the leadership team was initiated to teach leadership qualities and characteristics by developing projects that enrich the community.

Bank announces essay contest North Central Bank has announced 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 Association 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 firstplace $1,000 awards and 13 second-place $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 (Hennepin and Ladd) and local high schools. For additional information, contact Kim McKee at North Central Bank by calling 815-894-2386 or by email to kmckee@ncb-ebanc.com.

Entries must be submitted to the bank

by Jan. 22, 2016. The bank will then submit selected entries to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for statewide competition.

CBAI is a professional trade association representing approximately 400 Illinois banks and thrifts throughout Illinois. CBAI is headquartered in Springfield.

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PRINCETON — The Photography Unlimited Camera Club Christmas dinner and program will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Bureau County Republican meeting room. Members and guests are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service for the potluck dinner. The club will provide the meat.

The program will be on photographing the stars and astrophotography by Larry Wilson of Lake Thunderbird. The 2016 Photography Unlimited Club calendars, with scenes taken by the members, will be for sale at the meeting for $10 each or call Kathy at 815-866-3606 to reserve one.

Holiday music at library

PRINCETON — Local musicians will play holiday music at the Princeton Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18.

All are welcome to sit in the main library area to enjoy the piano stylings, warm up with a hot drink from our café, and read or just listen to some of the best songs of the season. The Princeton Public Library is located at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. All programs at the library are free and open to all. For more information on upcoming programs and on Princeton Public Library services, go to www.theprincetonlibrary.org or call 815-875-1331.

PRINCETON — Princeton Public Library will host a community blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the meeting room at the library, 698 E. Peru St. To make an appointment to donate, call Laurie Anderson at 815-875-1131, ext. 202, or visit www. bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1751 to locate the drive.

Just for Kix performance PRINCETON — Just for Kix will present “It’s a Marshmallow World in the Winter” on Saturday, Dec. 19, in Princeton High School’s Prouty Gym. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for students, available at the door. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the show starting at 5:30 p.m.

Bingo at Moose Lodge PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Make Someone Happy • Happy anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 15, to Lori and David Compton and happy birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 16, to Todd Sanders. From your friends at

Princeton Rotary.

• Happy birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 15, to Janine Nelson. From Elaine and Cherryl.

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HELP BRIGHTEN A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS… Photo contributed

Rotary Club presents award to Jesse Snyder The Princeton Rotary Club presented Jesse Snyder of Princeton High School with the Non-Rotarian Vocational Leadership Award. This award is given to an individual that is not a Rotary member that is nominated for their mentoring and leadership skills in the workforce. Snyder has been employed at Princeton High School for eight years and currently is a physical education and health teacher. He also serves as the head coach of the Princeton Tiger football team. He was nominated for his leadership skills and the mentoring he provides to the students and athletes at Princeton High School. Pictured are Brenda Streit, Gary Bruce, Jesse Snyder and Kirk Haring.

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Colonial Healthcare holds apparel drive The families and staff at Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre in Princeton recently held a winter apparel drive collecting items for the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley.

These items will be dispersed among the clients that the Youth Service Bureau serves. Pictured are Arin Peterson, marketing director for Colonial; Sue Trost, marketing/development associate for the Youth Service Bureau; Kate Webster, social service director for Colonial; Denise Hayes, HR for Colonial; and Cami Emmerson, medical records for Colonial.

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Christmas check will help provide translators The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary gave a $15,000 check to the hospital at its annual Christmas luncheon, held Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Mario’s Maples in Peru. Part of the money will be used to purchase two iPads so IVCH staff can make use of a service that provides translators to talk to non-English-speaking patients “face to face” through the computer screen to help the hospital’s nurses and technicians deliver care. Tommy Hobbs, IVCH chief executive officer, is pictured accepting the check from Auxiliary president Mary Beth Brantner (from left), secretary Joan Rundle, vice president Jan Vogelgesang and treasurer Pat Smorkel.

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Christmas For ids Christmas For Kids is sponsored by: Princeton Wesleyan Church & Bureau County Sheriff’s Department

TOY BOX LOCATIONS Princeton: Bureau County Republican Central Bank Centrue Bank -North Centrue Bank -South Evangelical Covenant Church First United Methodist Church Gardner Denver Heartland Bank-Main Heartland Bank-North Logan Jr. High Jillian’s BC Metro Center Midland Bank -North Midland Bank -South MTM Recognition New Hope Nazarene Church Perry Memorial Hospital Princeton Public Library Princeton Wesleyan Church

Security Finance St Johns Lutheran Church Walmart LaMoille: First State Bank LaMoille High School Malden: Malden Banking Center Manlius: Manlius Banking Center Bureau Valley High School Neponset: Community State Banking Center Sheffield: Sheffield Banking Center Van Orin: First State Bank

9 Sports Tuesday, December 15, 2015 • 9 Holiday hoops — The Colmone Classic is underway at Hall High School. See page 10 for the updated tournament field.

Deer harvest continues to rise

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Princeton’s Chaz Williams gets a good grip on Hall/PC’s Eric Cissell in Friday’s wrestling action at Prouty Gym in Princeton. Williams won by a 6-1 decision.

Wrestling roundup

Steamers sweep Tigers, Panthers

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Fulton swept a wrestling triangular on the Prouty Gym mats Friday, Dec. 11, over host Princeton and Hall/Putnam County.

Fulton topped the Tigers 53-23 while defeating the Panthers 54-18.

Princeton scored a 37-36 decision over Hall/ PC in a meet featuring eight forfeits, one of which was a double forfeit.

Chase Tatum got the meet started for the Tigers at 195 with a 3:25 pin over Evan Kiphart. Chaz Williams followed with a 6-1 decision over Eric Cissell at 220.

Other winners who took the mat for the Tigers were freshman Peyton Hammerich, who scored a 16-4 win over Ben Just at 152, and Dallas Hill, who pinned Joe Berg (1:52) at 160.

The lone winner in action for the Panthers was Nathan Bouxsein, who pinned PHS’ Brody Spencer (1:30) at 182.

The Tigers had three winners on the mats against Fulton. Luke Marselle gained a 5:05 fall at 120, Elias San Juan earned a 5:54 fall at 126 and Hammerich took a 19-4 tech fall at 152. Tatum received a forfeit win at 195.

Hall/PC’s Elian Rivera (285) recorded a 1:29 fall against Fulton. Bouxsein and Kiphart won by forfeit.

At Pontiac: Tyler Wood (126) and Williams (220) placed second in Saturday’s Pontiac Invite.

Tatum (195) came in third and Marselle (120) was sixth.

At Port Byron: St. Bede senior John Barnes was named as Most Outstanding Wrestler in Saturday’s Jim Boyd Invite at Riverdale. He won a

So close, again Lions drop another close one

By Bill Schwabenland sports@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Becky Kramer

Hall/PC’s Joe Berg (left) and Princeton’s Dallas Hill lock horns at 160 pounds Friday at Prouty Gym. Hill scored a 1:32 fall. showdown of undefeated grapplers, defeating Rick Cantu of Knoxvile to claim the heavyweight crown.

St. Bede’s Charlie Korey

placed third at 106.

For Hall/PC, Kiphart (195) was fourth and Cissell (220) was sixth, Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

Tigers break away from Clippers

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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more than 2014 (1,029).

Surrounding counties include: LaSalle (316 second/863 total), Henry (269/748), Lee (203/621), Putnam (147/399) and Whiteside (250/726).

Deer hunting opportunities remain in Illinois this fall and early winter.

The Illinois Muzzleloader-only Season is this weekend, Dec. 11-13. The first Late-Winter Antlerless-Only and CWD Deer Seasons (in designated counties only) will be Dec. 31, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016. The second Late-Winter Antlerless-Only and CWD Deer Seasons (in designated counties only) will be Jan. 15-17, 2016. Archery Deer Season continues through Jan. 17, 2016.

For more deer hunting information, visit: [ http:// www.dnr.illinois.gov/ hunting/deer

Boys basketball: Indian Creek 57, L/O 50

Basketball roundup

Bureau Valley senior Drew Fordham lets a shot fly in Saturday’s action against Galva at the Storm Cellar.

SPRINGFIELD – Deer hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 86,771 deer during the seven-day Firearm Deer Season that closed Sunday, Dec. 6. That figure compares to 76,575 deer harvested during the seven days of firearm season in 2014.

Preliminary harvest figures for the second segment of the firearm season on Dec. 3-6 totaled 28,803, compared with 24,745 during the second season in 2014. The preliminary harvest total for the first segment of firearm season on Nov. 20-22 was 57,968 deer, compared with the 51,830 deer taken by hunters during the first season in 2014.

Locally, Bureau County hunters harvested 413 deer in the second season for a 1,127 total, nearly 100

The Princeton Tigers improved to 2-0 in Three Rivers Conference play with a 79-58 win at Amboy Friday.

There were three lead changes early, but once the Tigers took the lead for good there was no looking back. The Tigers doubled up the Clippers 34-17 by the end of the first quarter and led by as much as 71-39 at the end of the third quarter.

While the Tigers shined offensively, PHS coach Michael Fredericks said the Tigers could have done better on the defensive end.

“I thought we shot the ball extremely well. We also did a nice

job attacking the hoop offensively,” he said. “I had hoped for a better defensive effort. I thought we gambled too much on the defensive end. That allowed Amboy some easy looks. We will get back to work this week and prepare for a good Rockridge team (Friday.)”

Levi Bates had 20 points and Colby Robbins 18 to lead the Tigers in scoring. Jake Reinhardt (9) and Jake Farraher (8) combined for 17 more.

St. Bede 55, Morrison 49: Jon Dose (16) and Andrew Pyszka (14) combined for 30 points to lead the Bruins to victory Friday at the academy. Braidy Shipp added 11 points

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LAMOILLE – Yet another close game, yet another loss for the LaMoille/Ohio Lions on Friday, Dec. 11.

The Lions fell below the .500 mark – at 4-5 now – with a 57-50 loss to the Indian Creek Timberwolves in Little Ten Conference action.

All five of L/O’s losses have been by seven or eight points this season.

“We have had leads in every single game this year, except for Polo, and we’ve lost by seven (or eight points) every game (we lost),” L/O coach Brent Kalsto said.

“Our kids, they work hard, but we’ve got to find a way to win games. We’ve got to find a way to close down the stretch, and I told them, it will come, but eventually we’re just going to have to make plays.”

L/O jumped out to leads of 7-2, on a pair of Derek Debruhl free throws, and 9-4, on a Clay Stuepfert basket with 4:50 left in the first quarter.

A Charles Schmitt 3-pointer put the visitors in front, 10-9, before the Lions settled for a 13-12 lead after eight minutes.

L/O built its largest

advantage of the night, 23-17, with 2:20 left in the first half, but IC closed out the second quarter on a 7-0 run.

The Timberwolves went 10-30 from the field in the first half, but still managed to hold the narrowest of leads, 24-23, at the break.

“LaMoille plays really hard and does a lot of things well. “We had to find other ways to win. We just had to try and grind this one out,” IC coach Joe Piekarz said, noting his team’s poor shooting night from the floor and free throwline.

The Lions pushed in front by as many as four points three different times in the third period, the last one on an Alan Stamberger hoop at the 4:46 mark to make it 35-31.

But the Timberwolves scored 13 of the third period’s final 17 points – in easily the game’s highest scoring quarter – to take a 44-39 lead into the final frame.

That five-point margin was as close as the Lions would get the rest of the way, as the home team fell back by 10 points twice, before getting to within 55-50 with 22 ticks remaining.

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Basketball notebook

Eureka draws top seed at Lady Bruins Classic

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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PHS volleyball awards Princeton High School senior award winners for the 2015 volleyball season were (from left) Hailey Schultz (Leadership Award, Three-year Award, Academic All-Conference), Tieg Sisler (Academic All-Conference), Madison Menzel (Sportsmanship, Hustle/Attitude, Academic All-Conference) and Madyson Cain (MVP, Academic All-Conference). Other varsity winners were Kendal Way (Most Improved) and Miranda Sorenson (co-Sportsmanship). Sophomore award winners were Cydney Kelly (Sportsmanship), Mikayla Wilhelm (Hustle/Attitude), Katelynn Vigars (MVP, Most Improved) and Regan Hubbard (Two Year Award). Freshmen award winners were Victoria Tieman (Sportsmanship), Kaitlyn Storm (Hustle/ Attitude), Brielle Conwell and Kenley Grimmer (co-Most Improved) and Abigail Scaggs (MVP).

Princeton Shootout PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Athletic Boosters will be hosting the 23rd annual Princeton Boys Shootout Feb. 27-28 at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School.

Thirty-two teams from Bureau County, Quad Cities, Rockford, western suburbs

and the Peoria areas will be represented. Teams will compete in the 7th and 8th grade brackets Feb. 27 and in the 5th and 6th grade brackets Feb. 28. Tournament games will be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout both days. In addition, a 3-point shot and Hot-Shot competition will also be held.

Entry deadline is Feb. 1.

For more information, call or text 815-876-7021.

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Eureka landed the top seed for the 2015 Lady Bruins Christmas Classic, which tips off Saturday, Dec. 19.

The Lady Hornets took a 6-2 record into Monday’s game with IVC, heading up the Green Pool.

No. 2 St. Bede (5-6) heads up the White Pool.

Eureka will be joined in the Green Pool by No. 3 Fieldcrest (4-4), No. 5 Princeton (4-5) and No. 7 Mendota (2-5).

Following St. Bede in the White Pool are No. 4 Kewanee (5-5), No. 6 LaMoille/Ohio (3-6) and No. 8 Seneca.

Colmone Classic: Hall finally got its field set for the 2015 Colmone Classic. Hall officials said Marine Military Academy out of Chicago did not honor its contract to play causing some scrambling and rescheduling.

Hall thought it was going to land

Basketball From Page 9 and Pyszka and Josh Sapp each had eight rebounds.

Bureau Valley 67, Galva: 56: Jay Edlefson and Corbin Endress each scored 19 points to lead the Storm to a conference victory Saturday at the Storm Cellar. Nate Paup added 12 points and Drew Fordham had 10.

DePue 55, Low Point Wash-

Chicago Marshall to fill the spot, but that fell through late last week.

In the end, Hall shifted defending champ Fieldcrest to the White Pool and inserted its JV team to the Red Pool.

The tournament tipped off with three games Monday. The Hall teams join the mix Tuesday, Dec. 15, with the Red Devils varsity facing Leo at 6:30 p.m. and the JV playing Amboy at 8 p.m.

Chicago Leo opted to take a forfeit win over the Hall JV Wednesday, Dec. 16. As a result, the Hall varsity/Amboy game was moved up to 6:30 p.m.

The pool contest between the Hall teams will not be played Friday with the varsity receiving a forfeit win.

The finals are slated for Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. with the championship game set for 7:30 p.m.

There is also a new bracketed sophomore tournament featuring eight teams, including Hall, DePue and Mendota.

Cavs draw top seed at Plano: LaSalle-Peru drew the No. 1 seed for 2015 Plano Christmas Classic which starts Wednesday, Dec. 23.

The undefeated Cavs (6-0) and the top eight seeds, including No. 2 Burlington Central, No. 3 Ottawa, No. 4 Newark, No. 5 Kaneland, No. 6. Dixon, No. 7 Aurora Christian and No 8. St. Bede all drew firstround byes in the 24-team field.

Princeton (5-2, 2-0 TRAC) was seeded 11 and drew a 3:30 p.m. contest Dec. 23 vs. Somonauk.

Their winner feeds into Dixon at 3:30 pm. Saturday, Dec. 26.

St. Bede (7-1, 3-0 TRAC) will draw the winner between Forreston and Genoa-Kingston at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 26.

L-P awaits the winner between No. 16 Mendota (4-2) and Plano at 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

There will be 52 varsity contests played as well as a sophomore tournament.

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burn 22: The Little Giants built a 43-12 halftime lead on the way to a big Tri-County Conference victory at home Friday, Dec. 11. Eddie Moreno led DePue with 12 points and LaMarcus Winfert added nine points and 10 rebounds.

pull within 34-27. Galva, however, pulled away with a 21-16 fourth quarter.

Senior point guard Darcy Kepner scored 25 points in the losing effort.

L-P 55, St. Bede 48: The Lady Bruins enjoyed a 16-7 lead early in the second quarter Saturday at L-P. The Lady Cavs exploded for a 17-0 run to close out the first half for a 24-16 half time.

St. Bede senior guard Julia Pohar led all scorers with 22 points.

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Girls basketball Galva 55, Bureau Valley 43: The Storm tried to rally in Saturday’s non conference game at the Storm Cellar, outscoring the visiting Wildcats 12-4 in the third quarter to

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Lovgren honored Brian Chasteen (right) of the LaMoille Athletic Boosters presents Chuck Lovgren with a plaque during Friday’s boys basketball game in recognition of his 29 years coaching sports in LaMoille.

Mat moves Hall’s Nathan Bouxsein moves in for a fall against Princeton’s Brody Spencer Friday at Prouty Gym in their match at 182 pounds.

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Lions From Page 9 From there, IC converted 2-6 free throws, while L/O’s offense came up empty, and the Timberwolves sealed a seven-point road victory.

“I thought both teams battled. They (IC) just made more plays,” Kalsto said. “We kind of did it to ourselves. We came out and did what we wanted to do. Then we’d go out and just not take care of the ball for a two- or three-minute span, and we’d give back up the lead. Unforced turnovers killed us tonight.

“We had a six-point lead. We have to learn how to finish.”

Schmitt paced IC (7-0, 2-0) with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Trevor Guerra added 13 points.

Josh Gross provided team-highs of eight

rebounds and 17 points, 15 of them in the second half, for the Lions.

Gross scored eight of his team’s 16 points in the third quarter, then seven of the Lions’ 11 in the final period to keep L/O close.

“I told Josh at halftime, ‘Josh, do you know why you’re frustrated right now? It’s Joe (Piekarz) over there, their coach is smart,’” Kalsto said.

“He looked at our scorers and sees that Josh Gross scores 16 points a game, and says, ‘I’m going to take him out of the game.’

“I switched our guards up top, and let Josh be my baseline runner (in the second half). We adjusted. That’s why he got open more.”

The Lions also got offensive support from Stamberger (11 points) and Derek Debruhl (8).

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High school girls Three Rivers ........... Conf. All Kewanee ..........................3-0 5-5 Hall .................................3-1 6-1 Amboy .............................3-1 9-2 Sherrard ..........................3-1 8-2 Erie .................................3-1 5-1 Bureau Valley ..................3-1 6-4 St. Bede ..........................3-2 5-6 Morrison ..........................2-2 5-2 Fulton ..............................2-2 3-3 Newman ..........................1-1 3-5 Rockridge ........................1-3 5-5 Riverdale .........................1-3 2-7 Orion ...............................0-3 0-5 Prophetstown ..................0-3 0-9 Princeton .........................0-4 4-5 Does not include Monday games Saturday’s results • LaSalle-Peru 55, St. Bede 48 • Kewanee 67, Ridgewood 35 • Galva 55, Bureau Valley 43 • Oregon 48, Prophetstown 37 At Manlius Galva 15 15 4 21 - 55 Bureau Valley 4 11 12 16 - 43 BV: Wirth 0 0-0 0, Barnett 2 0 4, Wall 0 0-0 0, Hea. Williams 1 0-0 2, Dar.

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Kepner 8 (2) 7-10 25, Moreland1 2-4 4, Hurley 2 2-2 6, Johnson 0 2-3 2, Mungia 0 0-0 0, Dana Kepner 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-45 (2-9) 13-21 43.

Monmouth United tournament • Peoria Quest 46, Prophetstown 39 • Sherrard 58, West Central 45 • Prophetstown 62, Mon. United 59, OT

0-0 4, Youngren 0 3-5 3, Torchia 0 0-0 0, Salazar 0 1-2 1. Totals: 31-66 (9-20) 8-14 79. Rebounds: 29 (Jilderda 5).

SOPHS: Princeton 61-43.

At LaSalle St. Bede 13 3 19 13 - 48 L-P 7 17 12 19 - 55 SBA: Pohar 5 (2) 10-12 22, Sickley 3 0-0 6, Mauck 1 2-2 4, Postula 0 1-2 1, Browning 0 0-0 0, Schupp 1 (1) 0-0 3, Morrow 2 0-1 4, Bima 3 0-0 6, Lau 0 2-2 2. Totals: 15 (3) 15-19 48.

West Carroll tournament • Fulton 52, Stockton 50 • Erie 42, Warren 41 • AFC 69, Fulton 43 • Erie 66, Fulton Unity 24

At St. Bede St. Bede 55, Morrison 49: Pyszka 14, Moskaliewicz 6, Dose 16, Sapp 6, Hopps 2, Shipp 11.

High school boys Three Rivers ........... Conf. All St. Bede ..........................3-0 7-1 Newman ..........................2-0 6-1 Princeton .........................2-0 5-2 Hall .................................2-0 4-2 Erie................................. 2-0 4-4 Fulton ..............................1-1 5-4 Sherrard ..........................1-1 4-5 Morrison ..........................1-1 2-5 Orion ...............................0-1 4-3 Rockridge ........................0-1 4-3 Kewanee ..........................0-1 2-5 Riverdale .........................0-2 4-2 Prophetstown ..................0-2 2-3 Bureau Valley ..................0-2 2-7 Amboy .............................0-2 1-6 Saturday’s results • Bureau Valley 67, Galva 56 • Newman 55, Forreston 49

At LaMoille Indian Creek 12 12 20 13 - 57 LaMoille/Ohio 13 10 16 11 - 50 L/O (4-5, 1-1): Stamberger 5-9 1-2 11, B. Debruhl 1-4 (1-1) 1-2 4, Gross 7-15 (3-8) 0-0 17, G. Stuepfert 0-0 0-0 0, Schulte 0-0 0-0 0, D. Debruhl 3-6 2-4 8, Tudor 1-4 (0-1) 2-2 4, Billhorn 0-0 0-0 0, C. Stuepfert 2-8 (1-3) 1-2 6. Totals: 19-46 (5-13) 7-12 50. Fouls: 20 (Stamberger, D. Debruhl 5). Rebounds: 29 (Gross 8, Stamberger 6). Turnovers: 16.

Prelim: Indian Creek 53-33.

At Amboy Princeton 34 14 23 9 - 79 Amboy 17 11 11 19 - 58 PHS (5-2, 2-0): Tomaszewski 2 0-0 4, Bibula 0 0-0 0, Loftus 0 0-0 0, Wedekind 1 0-0 2, Reinhardt 3 3-4 9, Kuhne 2 0-0 4, Mead 0 0-0 0, Bates 8 (4) 0-1 20, Robbins 7 (4) 0-0 18, Farraher 3 (1) 1-2 87, Jilderda 3 0-0 6, Behrends 2

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Other scores Mendota 68, Harvard 43 L-P 67, Geneseo 53 Newman Shootout (freshmen) Riverdale 43, Hall 34. HALL: Stefaniak 11, Soldati 8, Mautino, 9, Resetich 6.

Newman 50, Hall 29. HALL: Soldati 13, Stefaniak 7, Mautino 6, Janssen 5.

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THAT, PURSUANT OF CH A P T E R 120, PARAGRAPH 483 OF ILLINOIS REVISED STATUTES REQUIRING AN ANNUAL ASSESSOR’S MEETING, SUCH ASSESSOR’S MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M., IN THE COUNTY BOARD ROOM OF THE

BUREAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION, AND TO GIVE SUCH INSTRUCTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO GIVE UNIFORMITY TO THE ASSESSING PRACTICES IN BUREAU COUNTY. Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 15, 2015.

2006R05706; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, MARY C. DREMANN Bureau County Courthouse 700 South Main Street Princeton, Ill. 61356 on or before December 31, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE &ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1504074 I676861 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON ) TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ) FOR GMACM HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST ) 2006-HE3 ) PLAINTIFF ) VS ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ) IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON ) RECORD CLAIMANTS; JULIE FOX, ) SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ) DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ALICE L. ) POHANKA A/K/A ALICE LOUISE POHANKA; ) ALISON BAILY; JOHN POHANKA; ALICE L ) POHANKA; ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 53 1206 SOUTH CHURCH STREET PRINCETON, IL 61356 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALICE L. POHANKA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF SUBLOT THREE IN THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS ONE AND THREE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE, TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN NORTH, RANGE NINE EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN VOLUME A. OF PLATS AT PAGE 24, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SUBLOT THREE, RUNNING THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBLOT FOR A DISTANCE OF EIGHTEEN AND ONE-HALF RODS, THENCE SOUTH SIXTY-SIX FEET, THENCE EAST EIGHTEEN AND ONE-HALF RODS AND THENCE NORTH SIXTY-SIX FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, LYING AND BEING. Commonly known as: 1206 SOUTH CHURCH STREET PRINCETON, IL 61356 and which said Mortgage was made by, ALICE L POHANKA (DECEASED); Mortgagor(s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of BUREAU County, Illinois, as Document No.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS Tax Deed No. 13-TX-1 (1) FILED December 10, 2015 TAKE NOTICE County of Bureau Date Premises Sold: 10/29/2013 Certificate No.: 20120040 Sold for General Taxes of 2012 and subsequent Sold for Special Assessment of: N/A Warrant No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Location: Section/Lot 1, Sheffield Legal Description: PT SE NW W OF CAN R/W B749 P546 DOC. #91-3241 Permanent Index No.: 07-01-100-007 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 29, 2016.

This amount to redeem is subject to increase at six-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This noticed is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 29, 2016.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Bureau County, 700 S. Main Street, in Princeton, Illinois, on May 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at the time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 29, 2016, by applying to the County Clerk of Bureau County, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois at the office of the County Clerk in Princeton, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Assignee Debra O’Neil Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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