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Retail sales tax down in Princeton City council looks at reasons why

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council is baffled by the significant decrease in retail sales tax compared to last year, which was reported earlier this month.

The topic was brought to light a second time at the council’s regular

meeting on Monday, Dec. 22.

At the last council meeting, city manager Rachel Skaggs compared this year’s sales tax numbers from May to November to last year’s revenues. The sales tax was down $53,391.62 compared to May to November 2014.

Commissioner Laura

Favia said she had been thinking about it over the past two weeks and suggested bringing the owners of the former Walmart building back to the table for an open discussion about another possible business plan.

Mayor Joel Quiram mentioned the owners of the Walmart build-

ing had put the property back on the market in the last couple months.

He also admitted that he, too, was surprised at the sales tax numbers.

“I thought we would have been higher than where we were last year,” he said. “It was a surprise to me, as well.”

Commissioner Jerry Neumann questioned whether or not changes in fuel prices would have an impact on the sales

tax decrease.

“Gas has gone down, and we’re collecting less sales tax,” he pointed out.

Quiram said he thought lower gas prices would mean more people coming to town to shop Main Street.

“The sales tax on gas doesn’t really amount to a whole lot,” he said, adding he believed the city only received 1 percent for every fuel sale.

Commissioner Ray Mabry said in the past, car dealerships have said they are the second largest source of retail sales tax in the city.

“The No. 1 would be the big box store out on the north end,” he said.

Mabry suggested encouraging more people to buy their cars in town.

“It would be a win-win

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A ‘Good’ job SV engineer Larry Good retiring after many years of loyal service to the city

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — After years of hard work and diligent service assisting and explaining the intricate workings of Spring Valley’s engineering projects, city engineer Larry “The Legend” Good is hanging up his work boots.

Mayor Walt Marini announced the retirement during the Spring Valley City Council meeting Monday, Dec. 21, of a man respected by everyone who has worked with him. He called Good a great addition to the city and thanked him for his awareness to the city’s best interests for many years.

Good said he will be done as a full-time employee as of Jan. 1, 2016, but will continue to be around to assist everyone with the projects he is involved in around Spring Valley and elsewhere. He said it was with mixed emotions he came to his decision because the projects and personalities he mingled with throughout his career have made for a very enjoyable experience.

In other business, Marini said Spring Valley Eco-

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Hall OKs tax levy Board looks at new and existing classes

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SPRING VALLEY — After a short Truth in Taxation hearing, the Hall High School Board unanimously approved the 2015 tax levy. The levy is 5.4 percent more than 2014.

The amount levied is based on the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) remaining the same as last year which was $117,122,373.

Superintendent Mike Struna said, “If we wouldn’t have been paying off old bonds, we wouldn’t have needed to hold this hearing. We are doing the best we can to keep the tax rate down.”

Struna explained the taxpayers saved money in 2013 when $200,000 was abated, therefore, the board did not need to levy the maximum amounts in the operation and management fund, lease fund, health

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Lily Pickard of Sheffield portrays an angel during the Sheffield First United Methodist Church’s annual live nativity scene held prior to Christmas. The event offers onlookers the opportunity to view the typical nativity scene and ponder the Christmas story. On behalf of the Bureau County Republican, we wish you a Christmas filled with all that is special to you. See more live nativity photos on Page 2.

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Reconnecting with the Christmas story Members of the Sheffield First United Methodist Church took turns portraying different characters from the Christmas story during the church’s annual live nativity scene held earlier this month. Because of rainy weather, the live nativity had to be moved inside, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated or those who came to take a solemn look at the scenario.

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Portraying the three kings were Josh Bell (from left), Pastor Terry Lancaster and Dean Bill.

Portraying Mary was Suzy Bell, while Harry Barton portrayed Joseph at the manger scene. Shepherds keeping a watch during the live nativity scene were Pete Everson (left) and Ryley Aukes.

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#GivingTuesday gives $65,000 to St. Bede’s Annual Fund PERU — St. Bede Academy joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity.

Dec. 1 marked the third annual #GivingTuesday, a primarily social-media-powered day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The #GivingTuesday movement was created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation and the Case Foundation.

St. Bede set forth on a #BruinPride Challenge for its annual fund to reach a goal of $12,500 in one day in honor of their 125th anniversary. With the support of four matching donors — D.J. Sickley Construction, Class of 1973, Angelo Perino, Class of 1980, both with matching gifts of $5,000 each, LaSalle State Bank with a match of $1,500 and an anonymous $1,000 donor — the challenge was met head on by reaching $12,500 by late morning. By noon, that challenge had grown to $27,500 with two new donors donating an additional match of $5,000 from David Porter, Class of 1961, and $10,000 from an anonymous supporter.

In one day, on #GivingTuesday, friends and family of St. Bede raised more than $34,000 and with matches of $31,500 brought the grand total to more than $65,000 in support of the St. Bede Annual Fund.

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Spring Valley holiday schedule SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley City Clerk Becky Hansen has announced her office will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday, and Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, and Saturday, Jan. 2, for the New Year’s holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 4.

Garbage will be on a one-day-later basis for Friday pick-up only for those two weeks.

The first regular city council meeting of 2016 will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

Questions may be directed to the city clerk’s office at 815-664-4221.

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The calendar doesn’t lie, and no doubt the stress is starting to build.

The holidays are here, bringing with them a flurry of must-accomplish tasks such as baking, shopping, entertaining, traveling and dealing with eccentric family members who arrive ready to renew decades-old arguments.

So how can you endure without all those stress-inducing moments ruining your health and sapping your holiday spirit?

First off, don’t stress about the fact you feel stressed, says Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, author of “Wellness Your Way: The Short and Sweet Guide to Creating Your Custom Plan for a Happier, Healthier Life.”

“Stress is pervasive,” Hamilton said. “Stress is a fact of life. And stress isn’t even always bad. Some people need a certain amount of stress to function optimally.”

Hamilton offers these five tips to help you feel less stressed as you navigate your way through holiday hassles.

• Connect with the spirit of gratitude that marks the season. Research shows expressing gratitude can help improve mood, increase energy levels, relieve stress and increase motivation. So look for reasons to be grateful during the holidays, whether it’s being thankful for good health, a rewarding career, a loving family or some other positive in your life.

• Pause for a moment. Remember to take a few deep, relaxing breaths throughout the day no matter how you are feeling. Even positive emotions like excitement and enthusiasm can create stress in the body, just like typical stress emotions such as anger and frustration do.

• Make sure you get enough sleep. Your body needs its rest, and a lack of sleep makes it more difficult to deal with the stressful situations you might face through the holidays. With parties to attend, travel schedules to plan and gifts to wrap, it’s easy to trim back the amount of time you normally spend sleeping.

• Take a walk after you eat. This works two ways for you. It helps relax you and is good exercise.

• Dance and laugh often. They both burn calories and help lift your mood.

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or everybody. That’s a big tax generator,” he said.

Commissioner Bob Warren said a big draw down against sales tax is online shopping, which the state does not collect sales tax for those purchases made on the Internet. He said there has been talk at the state level about what’s fair and equal with that situation.

Quiram mentioned the benefits of encouraging more residents to shop Princeton first.

“Our Chamber does a great job, and our merchants are very heavily involved with what’s going on in town. I’m very optimistic we will see a big turn around next year,” he said.

The council plans to review another sales tax report at its next meeting on Jan. 4.

In other Princeton City Council news, the council: • Approved the second reading of the ordinance establishing the 2015 tax levy. The city plans to levy $1,660,918, which is a decrease of $110,302 compared to last year’s levy.

• Approved to extend a lease with Illinois Valley Waste at the transfer station. The lease will be for one year and will expire on Dec. 31, 2016.

• Heard due to the holidays, the garbage pick-up schedule will change. Garbage pick-up that would be on Friday, Dec. 25, will be collected on Monday, Dec. 28. Also, pick-up on Friday, Jan. 1, will be collected on Monday, Jan. 4.

Garbage should be set out by 5 a.m.

• Heard Skaggs review the annual TIF (Tax Increment Financing) report, which will be submitted to the state comptroller at the end of the month.

She said the city had deposited $106,146 and expended $152,429 from the fund during 2015.

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From Page 1 nomic Development Director Debb Ladgenski helped facilitate the sale of the old Honeywell Hobbs business to an existing firm in the city, Leadgenix, which outgrew its old location in Spring Valley’s local industrial park.

Marini said the industrial park building formerly used by Leadgenix, will now be available for opportunistic businesses looking to bring jobs into town.

The Safe Routes to School Grant is finally moving ahead, Marini told the council Monday evening at the meeting.

Two lighted signs will be put up along Dakota Street, one in each direction, and the remainder of $77,500 available from the grant will be used on handicapped accessible ramps and sidewalks.

Good said the weather is cooperating on the wastewater treatment plant project, and the Illinois Department of Transportation awarded a contract for the bridge project.

He said both Well No. 10 and No. 11 are currently capable of operating, and the plan is to operate only Well No. 10 after Jan. 1.

He said the city will keep a careful eye on both of the wells’ performance and see if the rehabilitation to the sand pumping problems is up to community standards.

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Just for Kix Dancers from Just for Kix presented “It’s a Marshmallow World in Winter,” on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Prouty Gym in Princeton. Event-goers enjoyed a variety of dancers from participants of all ages.

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and life safety fund,or tort fund.

Then in 2014, $100,000 was abated and the maximum wasn’t levied in the lease fund, health and life safety fun, Social Security fund and tort fund.

In 2015 there will be no tax abatement which will require the board to levy additional money to cover the costs in many of the funds.

Also at the meeting, Principal Jesse Brandt gave an update on the 2014 PARCC scores.

In English, 41 percent of students met or exceeded on the English and language arts portion of PARCC compared to 38 percent in the state.

In math, the percentage of Hall students meeting and exceeding was 28 percent which was the same as the state average.

Overall, Hall students scored 1 percentage point higher than the state average of 33 percent.

Brandt also told the board about the math curriculum meeting which was held on Dec. 4. Participants included Hall math teachers, JFK Curriculum Director Michele Nauman, JFK’s eighth-grade math teacher, and Ladd’s sixth- through eighth-grade math teacher.

The committee discussed the curriculum, Core Math, the placement of students , RTI and missing skills.

Brandt said, “It was very productive,

and I am happy with the outcome. It’s good to have open communication.”

An English language arts meeting between Hall teachers and the feeder schools has been scheduled for Jan. 23.

The board approved the new courses that were proposed. They include pre-algebra, pre-calculus (contingent on student registration), Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 and 2 (contingent on staffing) and local U.S. history.

The name of Adventures in Musical Theatre A and B was changed to Beginning Chorus and Advanced Chorus.

The board discussed the accelerated science curriculum for the Class of 2018. They had no opportunity for weighted classes when they entered high school in 2014, since weighted classes began this year.

Brandt and Struna recommended that students in the Class of 2018 not receive weighted credit for any of their science classes to keep it fair for all students in this class. The board approved.

The computer applications class is being changed into a Google Apps for Education (GAFE) class.

Intro to Processing 1 and 2 will become one course where students will be using both Google and Microsoft Programs. By combining these two classes, the teacher will be freed up to add Accounting II. The board approved these changes in the business department.

In other business: • Struna reported the attendance rate was 95 percent in November, and enrollment is currently at 401.

• Struna presented the first reading of the risk management plan.

This plan outlines that 40 percent of the superintendent’s time should be making sure the building is safe and minimizing liability. The plan also states that 30 percent of the custodian’s time and 50 percent of the nurse’s time be dedicated to safety.

• The board is looking at the calendar for the upcoming year. Struna proposed changing spring break to the last week of March instead of around Easter. There will be further discussion at the next meeting.

• The board renewed the contract for health insurance with BCBS with a 5.69 percent increase and also dental and life insurance with Companion Dental with a 0.5 percent increase.

Action items after closed session: • Mike Pelszynski was hired as parttime custodian, and Patti Lunn was hired as a teacher’s aide.

• The board approved a three year contract with the staff union that includes a hard freeze on salary for Year 1; a 40-cent increase per hour plus longevity step for Year 2; and a 60-cent increase per hour and longevity step for Year 3.

The next meeting of the board is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in the library.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Marvin C. Cauwels, 70, of Orlando, Fla., passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.

Arrangements are by the Newcomer Funeral Home (East Orlando Chapel).

PERU — Mary E. (Crowe) Stanton, 89, of Peru passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

She was born on April 30, 1926, in Arlington to Albert and Marcelia (Boyland) Crowe. She married Guy E. Stanton on Feb. 16, 1946, in Arlington.

Mary worked at the Spring Valley Elementary Schools for 20 years and the Seatonville Mary Stanton Greenhouse for 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Peru, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the Peru VFW Auxiliary.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary (Thomas) Breidenbaugh of Edinburg, Barbara (Gordon) Hopper of Tiskilwa and Vicky (Ray) Blair of Spring Valley; eight grandchildren, Larry Meyer, David Meyer, Amy Kline, Tammy Thompson, Guy Hopper, Rae Anne House, Nicholas Blair and Crystal Hutchinson; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents; her husband, Guy, on July 28, 1982; and four brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church in Peru with the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B., officiating. Burial will follow at Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Larry Meyer, David Meyer, Nicholas Blair, Guy Hopper, Jerry Thompson and Jim Smith.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

Carole Swanlund AMBOY — Carole J. Swanlund, 80, of Amboy died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Aug. 15, 1935, in Spring Valley, the daughter of Leroy and Helen (Feaster) Irwin.

She worked as a secretary for Fasco Fabricators and a bookkeeper for the First National Bank in Amboy prior to her retirement.

Carole Carole was a member of Community UnitSwanlund ed Methodist Church in LaMoille, the Amboy Women’s Club and enjoyed playing cards. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She married Melvin E. Swanlund on Feb. 6, 1955, in Spring Valley. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2014.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Tommy Irwin, and one sister, Irene Muir.

She is survived by her three children, David (Theresa) Swanlund of Hastings, Minn., Julie (Jeff Rugh) Spangler of Dixon and Elizabeth Swanlund of Dixon; eight grandchildren, Isaac, Luke, Solana, Jeremiah and Samuel Swanlund, Joel and Adeline Spangler, and Hannah Jacobson; and three sisters, Betty Irwin of Athens, Ga., Ioane Witte of New Mexico and Helen Weide of McNabb.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, in the Community United Methodist Church in LaMoille with Pastor Dave Jungnickel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenfield Cemetery in LaMoille.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy and also from noon to 1 p.m. in the church.

A memorial has been established to the church.

Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh. com.

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PRINCETON — Nai Yoon Saechao, 69, of Princeton passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, in the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton. Interment will follow in the DePue Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Deer accidents

Karin E. Baugh, 57, of Princeton struck a deer on Route 6 near 2625 East Street at 6:47 a.m. Dec. 14.

Madeleine Robinson, 72, of Tiskilwa struck a deer on 2775 East Street near 1350 North Avenue at 6:58 p.m.

Dec. 14.

Diane A. Clarke, 58, of Deer Grove struck a deer on Route 40 near Interstate 80 at 10:26 p.m. Dec. 15.

Lindsay E. Pierson, 21, of Princeton struck a deer on 1250 North Avenue near 1950 East Street at 12:30 a.m.

Dec. 11.

Rachel A. Bloomberg, 43, of Kewanee struck a deer on Route 34 near 1150 North Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

Jack T. King, 60, of Ohio struck a deer on Route 26 near 1950 North Avenue at 6:20 a.m. Dec. 21.

Accidents

William R. Parvin, 53, of Rock Falls was involved in an accident on the Interstate 180 southbound exit ramp onto Route 26 at 12:02 p.m. Dec. 11.

An unknown driver was involved in an accident on Route 29 near 1240 North Avenue at 3:53 a.m. Dec. 13.

Ryan P. Kelly, 49, of Toulon was involved in an accident on Route 40 near 800 North Avenue at 7:45 a.m. Dec 20.

Arrest

David M. Lally, 21, of Princeton was charged with obstructing justice in the 400 block of North Randolph Street in Princeton at 2:38 a.m. Dec. 21.

Spring Valley Police Battery

Juan A. Flores, 37, of Spring Valley was charged with battery in the 100 block of West Saint Paul Street at 4:20 p.m. Dec. 16.

Aggravated battery

John R. Leigh, 33, of Spring Valley was charged with aggravated battery in the 500 block of West Minnesota Street at 6:58 p.m. Dec. 12.

Accident

Alan J. Carpenter, 58, of Putnam occurred on Route 29 near Coal Miners Road at 6:01 a.m. Dec. 19.

Dorothy Nickel FOOTVILLE, Wis. — Dorothy H. Nickel, 96, of Footville, Wis., former Van Orin resident, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at her home.

Dorothy was born Jan. 10, 1919, to John and Charlotte (Cranston) Eiberger. She married Bert J. Nickel on Aug. 2, 1941, in Mendota.

She served for 22 years as a cook at Allen Grade School in LaMoille before retiring in 1977. She enjoyed painting and quilting. She and her husband were caretakers at Bache Memorial Chapel in Van Orin for 22 years.

She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Anderson; three grandchildren, Sherry (Anderson) Thostenson, Todd (Gretchen) Anderson and Shalem (Danielle) Sadewater; six great-grandchildren, Thomas, Sarah and Rachael Thostenson, Abbigale and Hanna Anderson, and Shala Sadewater; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her husband, Bert, of 64 years; and four brothers, Leonard, Richard, Leroy and Earl.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, in the Van Orin Repose Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Shriners Children’s Hospital.

The Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.merritfh.com.

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Emergency personnel responded to a fatal rear-end accident on Route 89, south of Route 71, on Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Granville woman dies in crash At 9:42 a.m. on Dec. 22, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 89 near North 850th Avenue in Granville Township.

A vehicle driven by Ann M. Ziegert, 60, of Granville was southbound on Route 89 and struck another southbound vehicle from behind. The other vehicle was driven by Ronald L. Brokaw, 60, of Walnut. Brokaw’s vehicle was slowed in traffic because another vehicle

was attempting to turn west on North 850th Avenue.

Ziegert was pronounced dead at the scene. Brokaw was transported by PCEMS to St. Margaret’s Hospital where he was treated and released. The PCSD was assisted by IDOT, the Standard Fire Department, the Granville Police Department, the Illinois State Police reconstructionists and the Putnam County death investigator’s office.

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The real Santa What does Christmas mean to you?

The jingle bells ringing, and frosty nights?

People singing, and snowball fights?

The stockings filled, and lined in a row, or the presents that sit, tied up in a bow?

Well how about what you don’t bring to thought.

The people in need, who sought and they fought.

Who don’t have a home to come to tonight, the ones who can’t hear, and the ones without sight.

We take for granted the presents we carry, and don’t consider the poor in the wary.

Let this Christmas be full of affections, and not worry about the little imperfections.

Instead being Angel, a star in sight, who can bring much joy, excitement, and delight.

So I ask you again what Christmas means to you?

The real Santa is the one who pulls through.

Keeley Robinson, 13, of Princeton is a eighth-grade student at Logan Junior High School in Princeton. She an be reached in care of this newspaper at BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 or at news@bcrnews.com.

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We are no longer a Christian nation To the Editor, I’m sick and tired of seeing Christianity smeared, traditional marriage destroyed and good people mocked for believing in Jesus Christ. We must not remain silent in the face of evil. Our president has said that America is no longer a Christian nation. Where are the Christian leaders who should rebut Obama’s statement?

And now he wants to bring in many, many thousands of Muslims who do not believe in Christianity. I think Trump is correct in stating that we should hold off bringing in Muslims until we can carefully “vet” them, so that there are no terrorists in the Muslim refugees and restrict their entrance to very few.

Why is Obama bringing in Muslims rather than Christians? Where are the Republican Congressmen who would put a stop to Muslims coming into the country?

Mark Kirk has an advertisement against Tammy Duckworth who wants 200,000 Muslims to enter our country.

He should be the Congressman to propose a law to stop the immigration of so many Muslims into our country.

Two hundred thousand Muslims would end up as 200,000 Democratic voters. They sure would not vote Republican because it’s the Republicans that don’t want them in our country, and they know it.

Is it a ploy to bring in Syrian refugees, or is a ploy to bring in 200,000, and some say 300,000 Democratic voters who will be on welfare the very day they enter?

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen said, “Only those who live by faith really know what is happening in the world; the great masses without faith are unconscious of the destructive processes going on because they have lost the vision of the heights from which they have fallen.”

Has the Democratic Party lost its vision and fallen, or have they prostituted their faith, just to add more Democratic voters to their party. These refugees should be housed in Middle Eastern countries, and not in Europe or the United States. Shame on them, and shame on their party.

However, we must even criticize cardinals, bishops and priests who are generally insensitive to the gravity of the times in which we live. Where are they when they hear Obama state that America is no longer a Christian nation? Shame on them, and shame on all other religious leaders who are unaware of the Christian tragedy that exists in our “world” today.

Today, at every Mass in church, the priest should scare the “Heebie Jeebies” out of all those who attend Mass and tell them that when they die they will not be able to shake hands with St. Peter, if they will not speak in support of Christianity.

It is a sad day in Hell when Republican congressmen and all Christians who hear Obama’s words don’t stand up against him and speak for Christianity, and say that America is a Christian nation, and they will make sure it stays a Christian nation. Political correctness is destroying American.

I am a Catholic, yesterday, today and forever. If you thought last summer was hot, wait until you die without Jesus. God help America; only He can straighten out America.

Carlo Olivero, Dalzell

Trees inside the seed A seed is planted. It wonders about the darkness around it, picturing the cloth it once knew, surrounded by brothers. Intimidating comes the weight, harsh enough to keep it in place if it doesn’t fight for space. The darkness dawns forever, except if found is the might to seek the light.

The stretch. Like a dog fetching a bone from the furthest yard, the seed seeks out seams within the ground to wander. Bursts from its body, arms aplenty, and longer legs as well. It swells, not with pride, but like golden strands on a summer ride, hanging out the window in search of a nameless wave to rest their ripple upon.

A burst of soft burn breaks through the earth. The birth of the battle against gravity. A green dream shoots toward the blue like a hand in a classroom that has figured the answer. The seed now sinking, reaching for black sea below, flowing in every direction to expand the attachment to the earth.

That which has sunk, it does so

Eric Engel COMMENTARY not for show, but for a trunk ever curious of the sky. Why is it that I be not a hand of many fingers? Can I linger like a string afloat amidst the ocean, twirling in the tide passing by, trying to find the outer spectrum, as to redefine achievement?

A measure of full bloom. The creatures of the air find room among the arms of individual shape. Those arms, the namesake of freedom, comfortable with the space they take, and the trim they’re given. Leaves of lavender, lush and blush fill the autumn solstice. The colors of the earth per the season. Green without envy.

The globes of sweetest offering, gifted like children to the world.

Ever to the entire, they conspire to fill the race with strength, and sound condition. Given not to be

spotted by the slither in the shade, but by the maiden who sustains, wherever she may be. Thank the tree not for its branches, for they stand to hold the sky in place. Forget not fruitful slices handed, they break from places born of grace.

And as the evening accepts invite, the branches flex to protect each strand. The land sees the dreams flocking seamlessly toward, and blades rise in silence to protect the descent. Meant to be, the globe breaks free, and wanders so the beasts may feast. Another round of season, another purpose formed from reason.

That seed, once a single thought, now mingles with a thousand mouths. Its shouts are found by those in need, the song of origin emerged. It seems to be as the earth has been, when forests grew outside of sin. The fruit which fuels each genesis, and every orbit in the orchard.

Gravity wins, and yet again, begins to fall. A seed is planted.

BCR Staff Writer Eric Engel can be reached at eengel@bcrnews.com.

Guest Editorial America held hostage Last week I took a little trip to visit a friend and do a little wild hog hunting in northwest Florida. After having a good but unsuccessful hunt, it was time to return home.

My friend bid me farewell at Tallahassee Airport, and I proceeded to the security gate. It was there that my story begins and the impetus for writing this editorial.

I entered the switchback lanes for passengers to get to the first FSA stop where security checks identification and ticket. It was there that a very long snag in a very short line began. Ahead of me was a young lady putting things in the trays that go onto the belt for the Xray machine. She was then joined by a very elderly man who was pushed in a wheelchair by an airport employee to the security area. I noticed the old man wearing his World War II veteran cap. He sat very quietly. His crutches were placed on the belt to go through the Xray machine, but it took a few attempts for the machine to accept the crutches for screening so the wait became longer. May I interject, I am all for security, protection and screening of the airport and passengers — but, come on, the scenario only gets worse so please read on.

It was then the old man was pushed in the airport wheelchair over to the full body scanner. At the same time, I had been directed to disrobe nearly down to my underwear, but everything that belonged to me passed through the scanner without a hitch. Then I was directed to move over to the full body scanner. With just my T-shirt, jeans and socks on, I thought for sure the elderly man would be wheeled through the gate and scanned with a wand, but that was not what happened.

With the aid of the lady who was with the old man who I later discovered was his granddaughter, the TSA officials got him up from the wheelchair and assisted him into the full body scanner. The two officials directed him to stand spread eagle and put his arms above his head. He needed assistance to get into this position. He passed the scanner and was assisted to exit the scanner. A TSA lady then began to pat down the wheelchair which belonged to the airport and even turned it upside down to complete the examination of the chair. Wow! The old vet was then aided to sit

down in the chair. To me, it looked very obvious that this man was not “an underwear bomber.” Anyway, that being said, he was on his way with his granddaughter.

I was next in line. As I said, all my belongings passed through the belt scanner, but I still had to enter the body scanner. Once I left the scanner, I had to be patted down again.

I gathered my belongings and went on my way. However, the scene of the old man weighed heavily on my mind. While he and I were screened, I saw many others who followed us just pass through the screening.

Where is the common sense in all of this?

I went on to a snack shop to get a sandwich and drink. While I sat there, the more I thought about the screening process the more disturbed and dismayed I became.

After all, it was a 20-minute process to get this handicapped World War II veteran through the process. I ate and continued to think about what had happened and what I’d like to say to him if I could find him. The airport was small, so I set out to find him.

As I approached the man, I introduced myself and I told him how appalled I was at the intense scrutiny that he had endured. He agreed and replied, “What are you going to do about it?” It seemed that he was implying that we are the victims here. I then learned that his granddaughter was aiding him to the gate where he would board his plane.

The whole scene troubled me — an elderly old man who was screened to that degree for the sake of securing the airport while others much younger walked through without being scrutinized. I told him, “I’d like to apologize for our country.

It is a shame and embarrassment for the treatment you received.” He responded that is wasn’t my fault, and he too felt belittled.

We continued our chat. I learned that he was 91, originally from New Jersey and now lives in Florida. He was now going to see his daughter for Christmas in Raleigh, N.C. I asked about his time and his station during World War II. I could see he was reluctant to respond. He did tell me he had been on an honor flight to Washington, D.C. He hesitated but went on to tell me, “I was in the battle at Normandy.” His granddaughter said that he never would talk about his time in the service.

I went on to talk with him. I told him I had been a history teacher

for a short time in my life. I also said that I have watched many documentaries that have stirred me to emotion about World War II. Recently, I had seen one on Normandy. I asked him if he thought the documentaries reflected a true picture of the battle. He said the battle was much worse than the depiction the documentary presented.

Tears welled up in his eyes.

I patted his shoulder and told him that I was proud of what he had done for his country. He went on to tell me that he was in the first wave of the Normandy battle. He looked down and said, “It was bad, real bad.” I thanked him again for his service and apologized for the treatment he had endured at the security gate. I told him that I understand many veterans don’t like to talk about their experience in World War II. And, I encouraged him to share his experiences with his family, so they would better understand the price of our freedom. He said, “OK.” We chatted a bit longer. He didn’t want to talk about what he had been through but rather the current state of our nation. He was dismayed about what our country has become. He was disappointed in our present leaders and the current administration. I asked about his choice for the next election. He had certainly made a choice, and he supported it with his beliefs about what our new president should be.

His body was frail, but his mind was good. He commented that this is not the country he fought for 70 years ago.

Then the airport personnel came to the wheelchair he was sitting in to take him to board the plane for his flight. I shook his hand and bid him farewell. His granddaughter escorted him to the gate. As she walked away I told her I felt honored to have visited with him. I apologized to her for bothering them.

She replied, “Not at all, he told you more about the war he has ever told the family.” I asked her his name and told her I was going to write an editorial about his experience in the airport security area. She too was appalled at the treatment her elderly World War II vet grandfather had experienced. It is very troubling to see American held hostage but even sadder is that we have become accustomed to it and have accepted it! What will it take for Americans to say this is enough?

Terry Burress Princeton

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Making Christmas merrier — Mission Possible Kids packed shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world. See Page 8.

SBA announces Illinois State Scholars PERU — St. Bede Academy Principal Michelle Mershon announced six St. Bede Academy students from the graduating class of 2016 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping to make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, bestows this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually.

This year, nearly 19,000 elite honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. State Scholars rank in approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, representing 652 high schools across the state.

According to Mershon, “These students have challenged themselves with our most rigorous curriculum. Their efforts and hard work exemplify the standards set forth by the Illinois State Scholar program. We continue to

Bells performance — The Elm City Bells will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Princeton Public Library.

Christmas Eve services The First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton, will have candlelight communion services at 7 and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24.

The choir will sing at both services. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

The Wyanet United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24.

The Princeton Presbyterian Church, 320 Park Ave. East, will hold its annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. All are welcome to celebrate this special night.

Everyone is welcome to join Christ Community Church in Princeton on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, as they celebrate the miracle of Christmas. There will be two services, 4 and 6 p.m., with songs, worship, a devotional and a candlelight service.

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St. Bede Academy students Jacob Peruba (from left), John McCutcheon, Benjamin Lucas, Kiernan Robinson, Caitlin Smith and Nicholas Needs have been recognized as 2016 Illinois State Scholars. be delighted by the prestige of this honor and the ability of our students to meet the requirements set forth by the Commission.”

The following St. Bede Academy students were named 2016-17 Illinois State Scholars: Benjamin Lucas of Hennepin (St. Patrick’s School), John McCutcheon of Ladd (Ladd Community Consolidated School), Nicholas Needs of Peru (homeschool), Jacob Peruba of Peru (Parkside Middle School), Kiernan Robinson of Ladd (Ladd

Community Consolidated School) and Caitlin Smith of Utica (LaSalle-Peru Christian School).

“It is always an honor to announce another extraordinary group of State Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “At a time when postsecondary education could not be more important to future job and career success, these students have demonstrated the kind of effort and dedication that will help them advance not only their futures, but the

future of the state as well.

We wish each of them the best as they pursue their chosen educational path.”

While this distinguished recognition does not include a monetary prize, recipients are encouraged to cite the honor on applications for college admission and scholarships.

In addition, students are urged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2016. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal and state aid.

Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship applications are now available PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced they are offering scholarships to area students majoring in agriculture.

Over the last 21 years, the Foundation has awarded $70,000 to deserving college students. Last year alone the Foundation distributed $6,000 to area students.

Again this year is a graduate student scholarship, which will benefit Bureau County students further their education in agriculture.

Application requirements are the same as the general scholarship.

In addition to the scholarship

program, the Foundation also helps local teachers with agricultural classroom programs. As well as help fund a Summer Ag Institute for teachers. The Summer Ag Institute teaches teachers about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their lesson plans for their classroom.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must be a Bureau County Farm Bureau member or a dependent of a Bureau County Farm Bureau member and must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field.

Applications are available by con-

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The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent will host a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24, in the sanctuary. There will be singing of Christmas carols, “O Holy Night” sung by the choir and special music by members of the congregation. The Rev. Bill Jacobsen will bring a special Christmas Eve message and all folks from the Bureau and Illinois Valley region are invited to come and celebrate the birth of our Savior. For more information, call the church at 815-894-2697.

Holy Trinity Church in Cherry has announced its Christmas Mass schedule: • Christmas Eve Mass, 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Church in Cherry; they will also be broadcasting live church overflow (with communion) at Cherry Church Hall; broadcasting live virtual Mass (with communion) to the Ladd Community Center. Christmas Eve Mass, 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church in Arlington; Christmas Day Mass, 9 a.m., at St. Thomas More in Dalzell.

St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend two different Christmas Eve services, at 7 and 10 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 24.

The 7 p.m. service is a traditional candlelight worship using Christmas carols throughout the service.

The St. Matthews Choir and Bell Choir and pipe organ will help lead worship. Based on Luke 2:1-20, the sermon is “God Created Us To Be Lovable.” A children’s sermon is also part of this service. Holy Communion is by intinction (dipping the wafer into the cup).

The 10 p.m. service is titled “Celebrate that Silent Night, Part 2” and begins informally by sharing cookies and hot chocolate. After the opening prayers, this service continues by casually entering the sanctuary to sing the opening song. This service includes more favorite carols on piano not included at 7 p.m. The sermon will draw from John 1:1-14.

Both services conclude with singing Silent Night by candlelight. As most of the two services are different, a person would be welcome to attend both if so inclined. St. Matthews is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton.

Make Someone Happy • Wishing Kendile Whitford a happy 16th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 24. From your family.

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Mission Possible Kids fill shoeboxes The Mission Possible Kids of the First United Methodist Church packed 67 shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.

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Community Notes Pie and coffee club will meet CHERRY — The January Pie and Coffee Club gathering will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Cherry Church Hall. The group is sponsored by Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. There will be conversation, games and crafts. This month’s theme is “Mid Winter Trip to the Tropics.” Rides are available. Call Julie at 815-8942006 or email juliehtc@outlook.com.

Community coffee in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in the UCC Parish Hall. Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls will be served.

Items for the Community Notes section can be emailed to news@bcrnews.com.

9 Sports Thursday, December 24, 2015 • 9 Holiday Hoopla — The Princeton Tigers opened at the Plano Christmas Classic Wednesday. Visit www.bcrnews.com/sports for updates. See tournament pairings in scoreboard on page 11.

LBCC roundup

Eureka stings Kewanee for title

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

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Princeton’s Michaela Strom drives the lane to split the St. Bede defense of Zoe Postula (left), Chase Ludford and Hanna Bima in Tuesday’s third-place game of the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic. The Lady Bruins won 52-26.

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The Lady Bruins Christmas Classic came to a close Tuesday, Dec. 22, with the host Bruins hoisting the third-place plaque after they cruised to a comfortable 52-26 victory over Three Rivers rival Princeton.

“It’s great to come out with a win.

It’s great to end the year 2015 with a win. We wanted to get the big one but it’s good to end with a win,

ment selections.

The Lady Hornets have now won the St. Bede Tournament twice in the six years it’s been in the tournament. Eureka won its first in 2011 when it beat St. Bede, having lost to the host Lady Bruins in

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Storm squads head to Erie

Lady Bruins wrap up third for Christmas

By Dan Dwyer

GREEN POOL: Eureka 4-0, Princeton 2-2, Fieldcrest 2-2, Mendota 0-4.

WHITE POOL: Kewanee 3-1, St. Bede 3-1, Seneca 1-3, LaMoille/ Ohio 1-3.

MONDAY: Seneca 45, L/O 41 Princeton 37, Mendota 27 Eureka 58, Fieldcres 43 Kewanee 61, St. Bede 54 TUESDAY: 7th place - LaMoille/ Ohio 38, Mendota 27 5th place - Fieldcrest 46, Seneca 38 3rd place - St. Bede 52, Princeton 26 Title - Eureka 59, Kewanee 40

Basketball notebook

Lady Bruins Christmas Classic: St. Bede 52, Princeton 26

St. Bede doubles up on Princeton

Eureka defeated Kewanee 59-40 to capture the 2015 Lady Bruins Christmas Classic.

The athletic Lady Hornets made things difficult for the Boiler Girls from the start, securing a 16-6 lead after one quarter.

They led no fewer than 13 points (32-19 half and 46-31 third) at either quarter break the rest of the way to grab the runaway victory.

Eureka was led by all-tournament picks Tessa Leman (22 points) and Natalie Bardwell (14) while Courtney Heffren added 12 points.

Kewanee (10-6), which saw its 10-game win streak snapped, got 16 points from Mitrise Smith and 11 from Blair Bullock, both all-tourna-

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especially bouncing back after the loss last night,” St. Bede coach Tom McGunnigal said.

“It was a solid game from quarter one. We just played very consistent.

We were very steady on both ends of the floor. The girls executed defensively, offensively ... it was a just really well played game.”

Princeton (6-7) got the offenses rolling on a rebound and lay-in by junior Courtney Oeder, but 10 straight Bruin points put St. Bede (8-7) in the driver’s seat, assuring it they would keep Princeton out of striking distance for the evening, “Tonight we were spot on with

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what we were wanting to do. We had our match-ups and rolled to our help side, that’s where Chase (Ludford) came in. We crashed the boards hard and we challenged their inside girls down and they did a heck of a job to hold a team with such a height advantage to two and four points,” McGunnigal said.

The Lady Bruins’ help side and team defense, led by junior Ludford, were suffocating and kept the 6-1 junior Oeder (2) and Princeton’s other inside presence, 6-0 senior Ivy Rhodes (4), to a combined six points.

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Both the Bureau Valley boys and girls basketball teams will head back to the Warkins Memorial Classic at Erie starting Saturday, Dec. 26.

The BV boys will play twice on the opening day, facing Orion at 8:30 a.m. and Mercer County at 2:30 p.m. Other pairings for the boys will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, against Stockton, and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, against Lena-Winslow.

Twelve hours after the boys tip Saturday, the BV girls take the court

against Erie at 8:30 p.m.

The Storm will follow with two games Dec. 28 facing Knoxville at 11:30 a.m. and Rockridge at 2:30 p.m. They will face Mercer County at noon Dec. 29.

The finals are slated for Wednesday, Dec. 30, for both tournaments, beginning at noon, with six games on tap in each.

• At Dixon (girls): The Hall Lady Devils will make their debut at the Dixon Tournament at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday vs. Stillman Valley. The field also includes LaSalle-Peru and Three

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Hall making changes to next year’s Colmone Classic Basketball tournaments bring a lot of basketball, some good, some bad to the local hoop fans.

Hopefully, the host school can at least break even, if not make a little income.

That wasn’t the case at this year’s Colmone Classic at Hall High School. School officials said at Monday’s school board meeting that last week’s tournament had a $545 net loss in revenue.

Hall Superintendent Mike Struna attributed this in part to having out of the area teams

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like Chicago Leo and Mooseheart, who don’t bring much of a fan base to boost admissions. It also didn’t help having Chicago Marine Academy pull out of the tournament. Hall had to enter its JV, which it has done before, and lost one game for its varsity

and the gate it brings with it.

This year’s tournament also brought double costs for officials with having a sophomore tournament for the first time.

Hall is looking, Struna said, to recoup some of its losses for officiating costs from Marine Academy, which chose not to play despite having a signed contract.

Struna said it’s the first time Hall has ever come in the red when it comes to revenue in hosting the Colmone Classic.

With an improved field that Struna calls bigger and better

next year, that shouldn’t happen again.

Hall will be bringing in Plano, Rock Falls, Ottawa Marquette and Kewanee, all of whom should bring a good fan base, Struna said. Plano has played at the Hall tournament before. Leo and Mooseheart will not return in the field of eight.

“We feel pretty good about the field we’re going to have.

We’re pretty confident next year that’s going to give us much better gate,” Struna said.

Hall may consider reinstituting team entrance fees, Struna

said, which it dropped recently, for additional income.

Struna said the sophomore tournament was successful and all eight of the schools will bring sophomore teams along with their varsity next year.

• Changes for the short term will come to St. Bede girls tournament, which may take a leap of good faith for 2016.

Due to the Leap Year coming up in February 2016, St. Bede is looking at pushing next year’s tournament back between the

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LBCC notebook

Five area players picked to all-tournament

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The three local schools were all represented on the all-tournament team at the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic.

St. Bede, which finished third, placed Hanna Bima and Julia Pohar, the only seniors selected all-tournament.

Junior Courtney Oeder and sophomore Anna Murray of Princeton and sophomore Lexi Loftus of LaMoille/Ohio were also selected.

Tournament champ Eureka headed up the all-tournament team with three - Tessa Leman, Natalie Bardwell and Hayley Coffman.

Runner-up Kewanee had two selections in Mitrise Smith and Blair Bullock.

Gwen Lohr-Fandel of Fieldcrest rounded out the team.

• Missing Mama Syb: Sybil McGunnigal, mother of St. Bede coach Tom McGunnigal, had to sit out this year’s tournament recovering at home from illness. “Mama Syb” has been the longtime scorekeeper since her son began to coach at the academy and, along with her friendly face, she’s well known for the assortment of treats and candies she makes available

Recent Lady Bruins Christmas Classic scorecard of champions 2015 - Eureka 59, Kewanee 40 2014 - Mendota 54, Kewanee 34 2013 - Mendota 61, Fieldcrest 41 2012 - Mendota 65, St. Bede 62 2011 - Eureka 57, St. Bede 51 2010 - St. Bede 55, Eureka 46 2009 - IVC 65, BV 42) 2008 - St. Bede 52, BV 32 2007 - St. Bede 56, Seneca 36 2006 - IVC 65, Princeton 45 2005 - Hall 62, St. Bede 60 2004 - IVC 60, Hall 56 2003 - IVC 57, St. Bede 56 2002 - St. Bede 61, IVC 58

to all at the scorer’s table.

She was deeply missed by all this year.

• A look at the past 14 years of the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic shows it has brought a lot of parity when it comes to champions. St. Bede and IVC each have won four times, Mendota three, Eureka two and Hall once.

St. Bede has also made four other title-game appearances in that time, quite the run for the tournament hosts.

Mendota had won three straight championships, defeating Kewanee, Fieldcrest and St. Bede.

Mendota slipped to an eighth-place finish having been seeded seventh.

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Roundup From Page 9 its first year in 2010.

It marked Kewanee’s second straight title game defeat. It lost to Mendota last year.

LaMoille/Ohio 38, Mendota 27: The Lady Lions wrapped up tournament play Tuesday with its first win of the week, but it was a big win.

The seventh-place victory marked the Lady Lions’ first win

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St. Bede’s Hanna Bima eyes the hoop against Princeton in the first half of Tuesday’s third-place game of the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic. St. Bede won 52-26.

Lady Bruins From Page 9 “I think we played with a lot of confidence tonight and I personally played with a lot of confidence, I don’t know if it was because we played them previously, but coming out and kind of knowing what they were going to do just really helped us get ready for tonight,” Ludford said.

That confidence was key in earning their third-place title on their home court as the Bruins leaned on their defense and never allowed

over Mendota since the 2003 regional quarterfinals at Mendota when the Nigel Geuther-led team beat the Lady Trojans 66-46.

Mendota had just moved into its new gym in January of 2003.

All-tournament pick Lexi Loftus had 15 points and six rebounds for the Lady Lions (4-11). Nya Ranel led L/O with 13 rebounds and Paige Conner added 12.

Lions coach Holli Rapp said the Lady Lions got good leadership from its core players, Paige Conner, Jasmine Kahly and Lexi

more than eight points in any of the four quarters of play.

“It’s great to get third place this year. I played in the Christmas Classic last year and we didn’t do as well, sixth or seventh place, so it was really great to get third place this year,” Ludford said.

Ludford also contributed nine points on the offensive end of the floor just behind senior center Hannah Bima’s game-high 13 points.

The game also gave Tigresses its first chance to take home team hardware with its fourth-place plaque.

“I thought we did some good things, but their ability to shoot the

Loftus, and freshmen Ranel and Cassie Martin played well.

Haylie Barrera led the Lady Trojans with 11 points and younger sister Alex had eight.

Princeton 37, Mendota 27: The Tigresses used Monday’s win to secure second-place in the Green Pool behind Eureka and earn a spot in Tuesday’s third-place game.

The Tigresses jumped out to a 12-3 first-quarter lead, but the Lady Trojans once again proved they would not go away. PHS led 20-9 at halftime, but Mendota

basketball was key. They made shots tonight,” Princeton coach Jeff Ohlson said. “I saw some good things tonight but we have a lot of work to do, but we’ve come a long way since Nov. 2 and I can’t be upset by that.”

• Notes: PHS sophomore point guard Anna Murray, an all-tournament selection, left the second quarter of Monday’s 37-27 win over Mendota, when she felt some pain on her left knee that had ACL surgery last year, and did not return. She was held out Tuesday for precautionary reasons, Ohlson said.

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hit a 3-pointer to start the second half to pull within eight. The Tigresses took a 29-20 lead after three quarters.

Courtney Oeder led the Tigresses with 12 points, Ivy Rhodes had nine and Sarah Murray eight. Anna Murray had six points all in the first quarter before departing with a sore knee. She did not return.

Haylie Barrerra had nine points for Mendota (2-9). Mendota dressed just seven players, with no seniors, and finished with five with two foul-outs.

A New Home in the New Year

Seneca 45, LaMoille/Ohio 41: The Irish held off the Lady Lions in a White Pool finale tussle Monday. It was one point throughout the first half with Seneca clinging to a 29-28 lead at the half. The Irish gained one point in the third quarter (36-34) and two more in the fourth.

Loftus had 18 points for the Lady Lions and Conner (9) and Cassie Martin (7) combined for 16. Ranel and Conner each had eight rebounds.

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Notes From Page 9 Rivers rival Sterling Newman.

Hall most recently played at the Prophetstown tourney.

• At Marseilles (boys): Defending champ Braidwood Reed-Custer is the No. 1 seed for this year’s Marseilles Holiday Tournament, which starts Saturday.

Other top seeds for the 16-team tournament are No. 2 Flanagan-Cornell, No. 3 Dwight, No. 4 Putnam County and No. 5 Hall.

Opening day match-ups pit Hall vs. Gardner-South Wilmington at 9 a.m., PC vs.

Midland at 10:30 a.m., No. 6 Marquette vs. LaMoille/Ohio at 8 p.m.

Reed-Custer beat Dwight in last year’s championship game in a battle of top seeds.

• At Princeville (boys):

Hieronymus From Page 9 Christmas and New Year’s holidays, rather than before Christmas, which it has the past two years.

SBA is looking at running the tournament Dec. 27-29, because of the calendar and when schools potentially will remain in session.

“I really like having it done before Christmas, but the leap year and calendar rotating may take that option away for us,” said McGunnigal, who will be sending out contracts soon for next year’s

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Brimfield landed the top seed at the 88th Annual Princeville Holiday Tournament, which will be the last in the current gymnasium. Opening night is Monday, Dec. 28.

Other top seeds went to No. 2 Princeville, No. 3 Henry-Senachwine and No. 4 Elmwood. The tournament had a last-minute glitch when No. 6 Galva pulled out of the field with the recent resignation of coach Todd Hannam. Princeville’s JV will take its place.

DePue (6-2) drew No. 5 in the eight-team field and an opening-round contest vs.

Elmwood at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 28. Their winner will play the winner between Brimfield and No. 7 Lowpoint-Washburn at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Finals are slated for Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com. tournament.

The tournament moved to a three-day, eight-team event before Christmas in 2014. Previously, it ran 10 teams over four days, starting before Christmas and ending after.

• I’d like to pass on well wishes to Mama Syb, the grand mother of Lady Bruins basketball, as she recovers from illness. Get well soon.

Also, I’d like to wish you, my BCR family, a very Merry Christmas. You have been a blessing to me all these years here.

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

Scoreboard Basketball

High school boys At Spring Valley (freshmen) Hall 44, Princeton 24. Hall: Stefaniak 16, Janssen 8, Resetich 7, Mautino 5, Cattani 6, Soldati 2. PHS: Tate 13, Hjerstedt 7, Phillips 2, Gray 2.

B game: Hall 13-10.

Princeville Holiday Tournament DEC. 28: Game 1 - #1 Brimfield vs. #7 Lowpoint-Washburn, 2 p.m.

Game 2 - #4 Elmwood vs. #5 DePue, 3:30 p.m. Game 3 - #3 Henry vs.

Princeville JV, 6:30 p.m. Game 4 - #2 Princeville vs. #8 North Fulton, 8 p.m.

Dec. 29: Game 5 - losers 1-2, 2 p.m. Game 6 - losers 3-4, 3:30 p.m.

Game 7 - winners 1-2, 6:30 p.m.

Game 8 - winners 3-4, 8 p.m.

Dec. 30: TBA. Marseilles Holiday Tournament DEC. 26: Game 1 - #5 Hall vs.

GSW, 9 a.m. Game 2 - #4 Putnam County vs. Midland, 10:30 a.m. Game 3 - #8 Woodland vs. Leland-Earlville, noon. Game 4 - #1 Reed-Custer vs.

Tri-Point, 1:30 p.m. Game 5 - #2 Flanagan-Cornell vs. Serena, 3:30 p.m. Game 6 - #7 Seneca vs. St. Benedict, 5 p.m. Game 7 - #3 Dwight vs. Hartem, 6:30 p.m. Game 8 - #6 Marquette vs. LaMoille/Ohio, 8 p.m.

DEC. 28: Game 9 - losers 1-2, 9 a.m. Game 10 - losers 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Game 11 - losers 5-6, noon.

Game 12 - losers 7-8, 1:30 p.m.

Game 13 - winners 1-2, 3:30 p.m.

Game 14 - winners 3-4, 5 p.m. Game 15 - winners 5-6, 6:30 p.m. Game 16 - winners 7-8, 8 p.m.

DEC. 29: Game 17 - losers 9-10, 9 a.m. Game 18 - losers 11-12, 10:30 a.m. Game 19 - winners 9-10, noon.

Game 20 - winners 11-12, 1:30 p.m.

Game 21 - losers 13-14, 3:30 p.m.

Game 22 - losers 15-16, 5 p.m. Game 23 - winners 13-14, 6:30 p.m. Game 24 - winners 15-16, 8 p.m.

DEC. 30: TBA. Plano Christmas Classic DEC. 23: Game 1 - HBR vs. #12 Chicago Hope (3-4), 9 a.m. Game 2 - Streator vs. #13 Indian Creek (5-0), 10:30 a.m. Game 3 - Forreston vs. #9 Genoa-Kingston (4-3),12:30 p.m. Game 4 - Plano vs. #16 Mendota

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Totals: 9 (3) 6-22 27. Fouls: 19.

PHS (6-6): S. Murray 3 (2) 0-0 8, A. Murray 3 0-0 6, Mall 1 0-2 2, Strom 0 0-1 0, Tate 0 0-0 0, Legner 0 0-0 0, Ray 0 0-0 0, Hieronymus 0 0-0 0, Oeder 5 2-8 12, Rhodes 2 5-6 9.

Totals: 14 (2) 7-18 37. Foul: 18.

Kewanee 14 20 10 17 - 61 St. Bede 7 16 14 17 - 54 SBA (7-7): Pohar 2 (1) 3-4 8, Edwall 0 0-0 0, Sickley 3 (1) 0-0 7, Mauck 0 0-0 0, Postula 4 (1) 0-0 9, Schupp 2 (1) 0-0 5, Morrow 2 (1) 1-2 6, Ludford 5 (2) 0-0 12, Bima 2 0-0 4, Lau 1 1-2 3, Pearson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 (7) 5-8 54. Fouls: 23 (Bima 5).

Seneca 15 14 7 9 - 45 LaMoille-Ohio 14 14 6 7 - 41 L/O (3-11): Martin 1 (1) 4-4 7, Conner 4 1-4 9, Kahly 1 0-2 2, Hansen 0 0-0 0, Loftus 6 (2) 4-4 18, Pinter 0 0-0 0, Ranel 2 0-0 4. Totals: 14-42 (4-14) 9-14 41. Rebounds: Ranel 8, Conner 8. Assists: Conner 4.

Steals: Conner 2, Loftus 2.

LaMoille 8 11 12 7 - 38 Mendota 9 4 8 6 - 27 L/O (4-11): Martin 1-5 (0-3) 1-2 3, Conner 2-7 2-4 6, Kahly 2-7 (2-4) 0-0 6, Loftus 6-16 (2-8) 1-2 15, Forbes 0-2 (0-2) 0-0 0, Pinter 2-2 0-0 4, Ranel 2-10 0-0 4. Totals: 15-50 (4-17) 4-8 38. Rebounds: 39.

Ranel 13, Conner 12. Assists: Conner 4, Kahly 4.

Princeton 7 5 8 6 - 26 St. Bede 13 14 12 13 - 52 PHS (6-7): S. Murray 1 (1) 0-0 3, Mall 1 2-5 4, Strom 1 1-4 3, Harp 0 0-0 0, Tate 1 0-0 2, Legner 2 0-0 4, Ray 1 2-3 4, Hieronymus 0 0-0 0, Rossler 0 0-0 0, Oeder 1 0-0 2, Rhodes 9 (1) 7-16 26. Totals: 9 (1) 7-16 26. Foul: 8.

SBA (8-7): Pohar 3 (1) 1-1 8, Edwall 0 0-0 0, Sickley 2 (1) 0-0 5, Mauck 3 0-0 6, Postula 2 0-0 4, Browning 0 0-0 0, Morrow 2 (1) 0-0 5, Bima 6 1-1 13, Lau 0 0-0 0, Pearson 0 0-0 0, Braboy 1 0-0 2,

Nowakowski 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 (4) 2-2 52. Fouls: 14.

Erie Warkins Memorial Classic POOL A: Bureau Valley, Erie, Knoxville, Mercer County, Rockridge, Stockton. POOL B: Galva, Fulton, Monmouth-Roseville, Morrison, Orion, Wethersfield.

DEC. 26: Annex - Rockridge vs.

Mercy County, 5:30 p.m., Knoxville vs. Stockton, 7 p.m., Erie vs. Bureau Valley, 8:30 p.m. EHS gym - M-R vs.

Galva, 5:30 p.m., Fulton vs. Orion, 7 p.m., Wethersfield vs. Morrison, 8:30 p.m.

DEC. 28: Annex - Galva vs.

Morrison, 8:30 a.m., Wethersfield vs.

Fulton, 10 a.m., M-R vs. Orion, 11:30 a.m., Mercer County vs. Stockton, 1 p.m., Rockridge vs. Bureau Valley, 2:30 p.m., Knoxville vs. Erie, 4 p.m.

EHS gym - Erie vs. Mercer County, 8:30 a.m., Stockton vs. Rockridge, 10 a.m., Bureau Valley vs. Knoxville, 11:30 a.m., Fulton vs. Galva, 1 p.m., Orion vs. Wethersfield, 2:30 p.m., Morrison vs. M-R, 4 p.m.

DEC. 29: Annex - Orion vs. Galva, noon, Fulton vs. Morrison, 1:30 p.m., Monmouth-Roseville vs. Wethersfield, 6 p.m. EHS - Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, noon, Knoxville vs. Rockridge, 1:30 p.m., Erie vs. Stockton, 6 p.m.

DEC. 30: TBA. KSB Dixon Holiday Tournament DEC. 28: Game 1 - Oregon vs.

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Rochelle, 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 29: Game 9 - winners 1-2, noon. Game 10 - winners 3-4, 1:30 p.m. Game 11 - winners 5-6, 3 p.m.

Game 12 - winners 7-8, 4:30 p.m.

Game 13 - winners 9-10, 6 p.m.

Game 14 - winners 11-12, 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 30: Game 16 - losers 9-10, noon. Game 17 - losers 11-12, 1:30 p.m. Game 18 (third place) losers 13-14, 3 p.m. Game 19 - losers 16-17, 4:30 p.m. Game 20 (consolation finals) winners 16-17, 6 p.m.

Game 15 (Title) - winners 13-14, 7:30 p.m.

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(4-3), 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Somonaukl vs. #11 Princeton (5-2), 3:30 p.m.

Game 6 - Sandwich vs. #14 Morris (4-3), 5:30 p.m. Game 7 - Coal City vs. #10 Yorkville (4-3), 2 p.m. Game 8 - Fenton vs. #15 Lisle (4-3), 8:30 p.m.

DEC. 26: Game 9 - losers 1-2, 3:30 p.m. Game 10 - losers 3-4, 5 p.m. Game 11 - losers 5-6, 6:30 p.m.. Game 12 - losers 7-8, 8 p.m.

Game 13 - winner 1 vs. #Kaneland (5-1), 9 a.m. Game 14 - winner 2 vs. #4 Newark (6-1), 10:30 a.m. Game 15 - winner 3 vs. #8 St. Bede (7-1), 12:30 p.m. Game 16 - winner 14 vs. #1 L-P (6-0), 7 p.m. Game 17 - winner 5 vs. #6 Dixon (3-1), 3:30 p.m.

Game 18 - winner 6 vs. #3 Ottawa (5-1), 5:30 p.m. Game 19 - winner 7 vs. #7 Aurora Christian (3-1), 2 p.m.

Game 20 - winner 8 vs. #2 Burlington Central (6-0), 7:30 p.m.

Visit www.bcrnews/com/sports or www.rockcreekball.com for complete pairings through Dec. 30.

Erie Warkins Memorial Classic POOL A: Erie, Knoxville, Morrison, Peoria Heights, Stark County, Wethersfield. POOL B: Bureau Valley, Orion, Lena-Winslow, Mercer County, Riverdale, Stockton.

DEC. 26: Annex - Orion vs. Bureau Valley, 8:30 a.m., Riverdale vs.

Stockton, 10 a.m., Mercy Count vs.

Lena-Winslow, 11:30 a.m., Knoxville vs. Wethersfield, 1 p.m., Morrison vs. Peoria Heights, 2:30 p.m., Erie vs. Stark County, 4 p.m. EHS gym Wethersfield vs. Morrison, 8:30 a.m., Stark County vs. Knoxville, 10 a.m., Peoria Heights vs. Erie, 11:30 a.m., Stockton vs. Orion, 1 p.m., Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, 2:30 p.m., Lena-Winslow vs. Riverdale, 4 p.m.

DEC. 28: Annex - Stockton vs.

Bureau Valley, 5:30 p.m., Orion vs. Lena, 7 p.m., Mercy County vs.

Riverdale, 8:30 p.m. EHS gym - Stark County vs. Peoria Heights, 5:30 p.m., Morrison vs. Knoxville, 8:30 p.m.

DEC. 29: Annex - Morrison vs. Stark County, 3 p.m., Erie vs.

Knoxville, 4:30 p.m., Peoria Heights, vs. Wethersfield, 7:30 p.m. EHS - Bureau Valley vs. Lena, 3 p.m., Mercer County vs. Stockton, 4:30 p.m., Riverdale vs. Orion, 7:30 p.m.

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BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) LAVERNE JOYCE ) MCCABE, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015-P-86 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Laverne Joyce McCabe. Letters of Office were issued on December 10, 2015 to Julie Marie Sivia, 17003 Thomastone Lane, Humble, TX 77346 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 30, 2016, 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 22nd day of December, 2015. s/ Mary C. Dreman Bureau County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 24 and 31, 2015 and Jan. 7, 2016.

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) DOROTHY M. ) SCHENNUM, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015 -P-89 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Dorothy M. Schennum. Letters of Office were issued on December 11, 2015 to Maurice G. Schennum, 822 Greencroft Road, Princeton, Illinois 61356, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 30, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act

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FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

The following items will be offered by Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015 9:30 A.M.

FARM SALE CONSIGNMENT: 2012 CIH 7088 Combine, #YBG006984, 1064/751 hrs., rock trap, chopper, AFX rotor, power fold bin extension, Lateral tilt feeder house, single point hook-ups, Guidance Ready, 520/85R42 tires and duals; 2007 CIH 2062 flex draper head, #0015768, 36’, single point, good belts, 3” sickle cut, contour; Maurer 36’ Head Cart, tandem, lights, brakes; 2008 Drago N8 Cornhead, #25769, 8 Row 30:, single point, double cut row chop, knife rolls, roll-o-cone outer dividers; 1999 Massey-Ferguson 8270 MFD tractor, #CH064001, 5457 hrs, Valmet 8.4L diesel, power shift, 3 pt w/quick hitch, 1000 pto, 4 hyd. Outlets, 480/80R42 tires and axle duals; 2005 CIH MXU100 MFD Tractor, ACP251132, 1135 hrs, Power shift w/LH reverser, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-38 tires, rear wheel weights, w/CIH LX156 loader, 96” material bucket, joy stick, auxiliary front hyd.; 2014 CIH Farmall 75A MFD Tractor, #1265952, 180 hrs., 16.9/14-30 tires, 3 pt, 2 hyd, 540 pto, 8 speed synchro tranw., w/CIH L540 front mount loader, quick tach, joystick,; FFC LAF1508, 8’ blade, Euro quick tach, joystick, hyd. Angle, HD w/skid shoes; Rock Bucket, 5’, Euro quick tach w/hyd. Grapples; Clark C500Y50 Forklift, #Y355 111 4321, 3 stage mast, LP, 4500 lb lift, side shift; 1999 Freightliner, #1FUY3MDB2XLB21276, 369,000 miles, Day Cab, M11 Cummins, 10 speed, Aluminum outer wheels 22.5’s; 2012 Merrit 42’ Ag hopper bottom grain trailer, #1MT2P221DH023263, steel wheels, springs, roll tarp; Kinze 2600 16-31 planter, #610276, 16R30/31R15, 16 Yetter combo’s, 15 row coulters only, insecticide, Precision Meters/corn; Bean units Kinze brush, 20/20 Precision Monitor; 2012 CIH True Tandem 330 Turbo, #0066372, 25’, wing tandems, rolling reel, 3 seasons; J&M 105022S grain cart, scale w/printer, 35.5L-32 diamond tread tires; 2009 Brandt 1060 Swing-away auger #90245; J&M 525-SD Gravity Wagon #3282, brakes, 425-22.5 tires; Batco PS2500 driver over pit, hyd. drive conveyor, end transport, 14,000 bu/hour; BushHog 12715 Legend batwing mower, 15’, 8 hard tires, 1,000 PTO; Patriot 100 Seed Tender, 2 box, Honda electric start, remote auger control; 2005 Trailer Man gooseneck trailer, 25’ w/beaver tail w/triple ramps, single wheel tandems; Krause 1900 hyd.

Fold 24’ disc, ws; Tandem axle tender trailer, 2000 gallon poly tank and transfer pump; GENERAL CONSIGNMENTS: TRACTORS: 2011 John Deere 7830 MFD, #D037236, 1280 hrs.,380/90/R52 tires & duals, 10 ft wts, 4 remotes w/power beyond, 3 pt w/quick hitch, IVT Trans, 205 HP, Very Nice; John Deere 4440 Tractor, #037659R, 18.4-38 tires, 11:00-16 fronts, 2 remotes, 3 pt hitch; Steiger Cougar ST280, #110-02007 82, 2999 hrs, 855 Cummins, 20 speed, 4 remotes, 20.8-38 tires & duals, new air seat, One Owner; JD 4020 diesel tractor, WF, syncro, 4695 hrs., 2 remotes, 3 pt, 18.4-34, re-paint, NICE TILLAGE: John Deere 980, 38’ field cultivator, 5 bar spike, very nice; McFarlane 22 ½’ mounted spike harrow, like new; Kewanee 1010, 17 ½’ hyd. Fold disc, very nice; Kewanee 14’ cultimulcher; Glencoe SF 4300 21’ finisher, Reel and spike harrow; Yetter 5 shank inline ripper w/ coulters; Kewanee 1010 21’ disc w/Lindsey 22 ½’ section harrow and cart; Taylorway 20’ wing disc; IH133 6R RM cultivator; DMI NH 3, 7 knife w/ coulters 3 pt bar; Hiniker 6000 row Cultivator, 6RN, single sweep, HD PLANTING EQUIPMENT: CIH 950 no-till planter, 6R30, both drums, 1000 pto pump; Sudenga Seed Tender, 3 compartment bulk fill, on 10T gear, nice ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLES: Rawleigh Engine Co., 1 ½ hp on steel wheel engine cart; Stover Light Co., 3 hp, engine on steel wheel engine cart; Baker/Monitor pump jack engine; IH Titan 1 hp engine; 2 bottom plow, 2 pt hitch parts, AC, JD hoods, AC fenders and nose cone, steel wheel hay rake; WAGONS, GRAIN CART AND AUGERS: Brent 644 gravity wagon, brakes, lights, Very Nice; M&W 450 bu. Gravity wagon, 13.6-16.1 tires; A&L 650 auger cart, hyd. Fold auger, tandem, Nice; Farm King 13” x 85’ Swing-away Auger, Nice; Farm King 13” x 70’ Swing-away Auger, Nice; Farm King 10” x 60’ Swing-away Auger; Farm King 10” x 31’ Truck Auger; Westfield MK80-61 Sing away Auger; Farm King hydraulic power singaway unit; Mayrath 8” x 30’ Truck Auger w/4 cylinder Continental power unit, hydraulic drive, hydro trans; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Kuntz 10’ box scraper, hyd. Tilt, hyd.

Ripper, Nice; 96” Material Bucket 740/840 JD Loader, Nice; Bale Spike 740/840 JD Loader, Nice; JD 930 Platform, 30’, poly, poly tynes, Nice; JD 930F Platform, 30’, Flex, poly, Nice; DMI Hyd. Markers, HD; Sanborn 20 gal air compressor; Sanborn 30 gal upright air compressor; Honda E250 Generator; Maxa/Coleman 4200 generator and 100’ 220/100 power cord; MMD NGK-6000H generator, Nice VEHICLES AND TRAILER: 2011 EBY Maverick, 20’ Livestock Trailer, Like New, 2004 Chev 2500 Silverado, 4x4, 75,435 miles, V-8, Auto, Air, Silver, DMI Shock bumper, Very Clean; 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT, MUCH, MUCH, MORE – CONSIGNMENTS DAILY Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JARED L. ORTEGA; FRANKIE L. ORTEGA; ) Defendants, ) 15 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. inside the main entrance of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main, Princeton, IL 6135, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 232 North Iowa Street, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-10-306-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-003622 NOS I678169 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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APPLICATIONS FOR TESTING/ EMPLOYMENT Th e B ur eau County Sheriff’s Merit Commission will accept applications for Deputy Sheriff during the month of January 2016.

Interested individuals must meet all Illinois statutory requirements, the requirements of the Bureau County Sheriff’s Merit Commission, and the requirements of the Sheriff of Bureau County. Applications are available at the Bureau County Jail, 22 Park Avenue West Princeton, Illinois 61356 and on the

Bureau County Sheriff’s website: http://www.bureau countysheriff.org/ employment.htm All applications must be delivered to Bureau County Sheriff James Reed at 22 Park Avenue West or 700 South Main Street, Room 208 Princeton, Illinois 61356 prior to or post marked

by January 31,2016.

The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.

Published in the Bureau County Sheriff Dec. 24, 26 and 29, 2015.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 4536960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com. Please refer to file number F15040213.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15040213

Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 49 TJSC#: 35-17695 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BUREAU PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) JARED L. ORTEGA; FRANKIE L. ORTEGA; ) Defendants, ) 15 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. inside the main entrance of Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main, Princeton, IL 6135, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 7 in Block 17 in the Village of Ladd, Excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 232 North Iowa Street, Ladd, IL 61329.

P.I.N. 18-10-306-015.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

(614) 220-5611. 15-003622 NOS I678169 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ) LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JOSE L. ROSALES AKA JOSE ROSALES ) Defendant ) 15 CH 49 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on January 12, 2016, 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: 4 1/2 ACRES OFF THE EAST END OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SAME BEING 9 RODS IN WIDTH EAST AND WEST, AND 80 RODS IN LENGTH NORTH AND SOUTH. Commonly known as 18566 N. 1750 AVENUE, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-06-300-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $107,963.11.

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

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 7, 2015, 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 TC Construction located at 205 West 3rd St, Malden, IL 61337.

Dated this 7th Day of December, 2015. /s/Kamala S. Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS BUREAU COUNTY, PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Vibrant Credit Union, f/k/a, ) DHCU Community Credit Union, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Amanda Crowe, Ralf Crowe, ) Unknown Owners, and Non-Record ) Claimants. ) Defendants. ) No. 15-CH-61 Notice of Sale 735ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(3) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgement, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Gina Herman, Corporate Paralegal, Vibrant Credit Union, 1900 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265 (309) 796-7517 (B) The common address and other common description, (other than legal description), if any, of the real estate is: 221 E. North St. Sheffield, IL 61361 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: The west half of lot Six (6) and all of lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Second North Addition to the Village of Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: residential real estate (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale upon making arrangements with the person identified in paragraph (A) above (F) The time and place of the sale are: January 14, 2016, 10 a.m., Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: 20% in cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance in cash or certified funds in 24 hours following the sale (H) Title will be conveyed subject to any and all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of recored and any unexpired leases.

Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of any revenue stamps and the cost of any title insurance.

Patrick M. Bahen Attorney for Vibrant Credit 1900 52nd Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309-623-4181 Ext. 2028 Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ) LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

JOSE L. ROSALES AKA JOSE ROSALES ) Defendant ) 15 CH 49 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 AM on January 12, 2016, 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 18566 N. 1750 AVENUE, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-06-300-006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $107,963.11.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15040213.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15040213 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 49 TJSC#: 35-17695 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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Do you have a new business? Has someone from your company received an award? Is your ag operation doing something different or unique? — Contact BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com with your story ideas or press releases.

Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic plans open house on Jan. 8

PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic in the Medical Office Building at Perry Memorial Hospital is having an open house on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will celebrate with a ribbon cutting in the clinic at 4:30 p.m.

The physical size of the clinic was doubled in order to accommodate the clinic’s growth with four additional providers (Dr. James Matheu and nurse practitioners Karen Nenne, Jennifer Hoffman and Anna Freeman) who have joined Dr. Robert Mestan, Dr. Arnold Faber and nurse practitioner Trudy Argubright over the last year and in anticipation of the arrival of Dr. Christopher Blanford, who will

be starting in the summer of 2016.

The completion of this expansion project doubled the number of exam rooms from nine to 18, provides private registration in the reception area, new nursing areas, laboratory, procedure rooms and offices.

The office hours for the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic were recently expanded this fall to accommodate those needing early or late appointments.

The hours are Monday from Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The open house will be held in the clinic; Suite 303 in the Medical Office Building at Perry Memorial Hospital.

Refreshments will be served.

Property Transfers

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Vicki and Bob Goskusky of Town & Country Services in Tonica have opened an office in Princeton at 640 S. Main St.

Town & Country Services opens in Princeton

Residential, commercial plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical contractor

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Town & Country Services, based in Tonica, has recently opened an office in Princeton, at 640 S. Main St. It offers plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical services for residential and commercial customers in the Illinois Valley.

Bob and Vicki Goskusky, the current owners of the business, are the third generation to run Town & Country Services since it opened its doors nearly a century ago in 1919.

Bob’s grandfather, Wynn Jennings, started the business and ran it with his uncle, Burt Jennings. They sold the business to Bob’s parents, Gus and Kay Goskusky, who ran it for 20 years before selling it to Bob in the early

1980s.

“We do a lot of work in the area and one of our HVAC suppliers needed a presence for their brand,” he said, as to the reason for opening an office in Princeton. Town & Country Services had an office in Wenona for six years but sold it in the 1990s.

Goskusky said 90 percent of the business is installing, but the Princeton office will be selling major appliances such as refrigerators and stoves.

“We had been selling these major appliances in Tonica, but quit due to a lack of space,” he said.

The hours for the Princeton office are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 815-8722200. Marion Rinehart is the office manager at Princeton. Two service technicians live in the Princeton area.

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The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse: Nov. 30, 2015 Spencer Byrd to Gloria Dixon, warranty deed, part of Lot 5 in Block 81 in Greenwood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $39,000.

Mary Trimble to Martin Garay, trustee’s deed, part of Lot 3 and all of Lot 6 in Block 6 in Second Park Subdivision, DePue, $25,000.

Lillian and Peter Fitzpatrick to Betty and David Dudley, warranty deed, part of Lot 1 in Block 10 in Hill’s Addition, Spring Valley, $30,000.

Paula Dean, Louis Muzzarelli and Robert Muzzarelli to Antonio Caracheo, warranty deed, part of Section 35 in Selby Township, $25,000.

Frazer Family Revocable Living Trust, Evelyn Frazer and William Frazer to Michael Durham, trustees’ deed, Lots 1-2 in William’s Addition, Buda, $50,000.

Dec. 1, 2015 Glenn and Michelle Lawson to Charles Moline, warranty deed, Lot 6 in Prouty Subdivision, Princeton, $154,000.

Dec. 2, 2015 Mary Beach to Glenn and Michelle Lawson, warranty deed, part of Lots 37-38 in Walnut, $100,000.

Dec. 3, 2015 Andrew and Mary Taliani to Anthony Spanos, warranty deed, part of Section 32 in Selby Township, $86,000.

Dec. 7, 2015 Craig Martinkus to James and Marilyn Loveland, warranty deed, part of Section 34 in Selby Township, $730,000.

Lesllee and Neal McMillan to Jose Moscosa, warranty deed, Lot 7 in Block 22 in O’Beirne’s First Addition, Spring Valley, $3,500.

Marlene Floyd to Clair and Sherry Bish-

op Jr., warranty deed, part of Lot 5 in Block 1 in Union Addition, Princeton, $60,000.

Dec. 8, 2015 David and Rick Fandel to Steven Coven, warranty deed, part of Lot 15 in Libby G. Thomson’s Addition, Princeton, $106,000.

Eric Beach to Cody and Jordan Morgan, trustee’s deed, Lots 0-11 in Timber Ridge Phase 1, Princeton, $200,000.

Donald and Geraldine Buczkowski to Rachel Hagerman and Chase Price, warranty deed, part of Section 24 in Mineral Township, $76,500.

Dorothy Herrick to Timothy Herrick, warranty deed, part of Section 8 in Princeton Township, $105,000.

Dec. 9, 2015 Michael Crickman to Emily Thomas, warranty deed, part of Lot 4 in Block 20 in Spring Valley, $73,000.

Dec. 10, 2015 Amanda and Michael Stewart to Hector Valle, warranty deed, Lot 21 in Elston’s Addition, Princeton, $72,500.

Jo and Lewis Ward to Wernchoy Saephan, warranty deed, Lot 97 in Oakbrook Park Second Addition, DePue, $17,000.

Michael and Toni Hellberg to Sara and Shane Kloepping, warranty deed, part of Section 30 in Selby Township, $115,000.

Dec. 11, 2015 Brett and Laurie Geuther to Tara Gross, warranty deed, Lot 414 in Fox Creek Subdivision, Princeton, $270,000.

John and Susan Garvin to Domencio and Sandra Davalle, joint tenancy deed, part of Lots 2-3 in L.J. Conner’s Addition, Princeton, $100,000.

Karen and Tim Simms to Danielle Haase, warranty deed, part of Section 20 in Neponset Township, $91,000.

Quality Building Systems Inc. to Barbara and Wayne Pinter, warranty deed, part of Section 10 in Hall Township, $25,000.

Join the Princeton High School Pom Squad for some fun at their annual

Little Poms Clinic MON., JAN. 4 9:00AM-12:00PM

Prouty Gym at Princeton High School

GIRLS AGE 4-12 YEARS

$42 per person ($40 if you have more than one child participating)

125 Backbone Road East • Princeton

815-879-7351

Participants receive a t-shirt, pair of poms and two tickets per child to the basketball game. Participants learn a routine that will be performed at halftime of the Boys Sophmore Basketball Game Tues, Jan. 5th. Deadline for registration is Monday, December 28th.

For more information or to register, please contact PHS Poms Coach, Abbie Cochran at abbie.cochran@phs-il.org