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Bureau County Republican and Putnam County Record

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Travel along our country roads and learn about Princeton, Spring Valley, Granville and Hennepin.

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About this publication

W

hether you have lived in the Bureau CountyPutnam County area all your life, or just moved here recently, there still are things you don’t know about the place you call home.

What are your city’s or county’s rules regarding improvements to your property? Where is there a recreational trail that you haven’t yet visited? Who is the largest employer in your city?

Your county?

There are so many amenities, and so much information, in the Bureau and Putnam county area to keep track of. You can’t possibly know it all.

Don Bricker, publisher

Jennifer Heintzelman, advertising director

YOUR CITIES & COUNTIES

What are the census numbers for Princeton, Spring Valley, Granville and Hennepin? How about Bureau and Putnam counties?.........................................3 What are my public transportation options?................................................................4 What are the laws and regulations?................ 5-6 What is the tax numbers for our cities?.............7 How do I make changes to my property?..........8 What have local officials been asked before?..............................................9

YOUR LIFE

You have questions. We have answers.

The Answer Book, published by the Bureau County Republican and Putnam County Record, is full of information and contact listings about many of the things you will use or encounter at some point in your life.

The book covers Your Cities and Counties, Your Life, Your Activities, Your Health & Wellness, and Your Business & Agriculture.

We want you to have as much information about your hometown and surrounding areas as you can, so you can enjoy the many wonderful things our region has to offer!

Where are my private schools and academies in the region?..............................................................10 What can you study and where at local and regional colleges and technical schools?.............. 11-13 Where can I have fun with my family?.............14 What are my child care options?......................15 Where can I try or buy unique alcoholic beverages?..........................................16 Where can I find interesting ethnic food?.......17 Where can I worship?........................................18 Where can I adopt a pet; where are rescue

Jim Dunn, editor and general manager

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Credits Publisher Don T. Bricker Advertising Director Jennifer Heintzelman Editor and General Manager Jim Dunn Page Design Lucas Pauley and Jeff Rogers Stories and Research Shannon Serpette, Dave Cook, Goldie Rapp, Lyle Ganther, Kevin Hieronymus Photography Dave Cook, Becky Kramer, Mike Vaughn, Goldie Rapp, Lyle Ganther, Shannon Serpette, Shannon Jenkins, Jim Dunn, Alex T. Paschal Cover Photo Dave Cook Published by Bureau County Republican Putnam County Record 800 Ace Road Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461

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No portion of The Answer Book may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. Ad content is not the responsibility of Bureau County Republican.

The information in this magazine is believed to be accurate; however, Bureau County Republican cannot and does not guarantee its accuracy. Bureau County Republican cannot and will not be held liable for the quality or performance of goods and services provided by advertisers listed in any portion of this magazine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS organizations; where can I train my dog?........19 What are the area’s top things to do?.......... 20-21 Where can I get my fill of local history?..... 22-23 Who are the most famous people from the area?.............................................. 24-25 Where can I see community theater productions and movies?.......................................................26 Where can I find deals at thrift stores? ............27

Where can I get public aid and special assistance?.............................................48 What mental health services are available in Bureau and Putnam counties?.....................49 What should you look for in a nursing home?.......................................... 50-51 What are the local services available for veterans?................................................. 52-53

YOUR ACTIVITIES

YOUR BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE

Where are my local parks?.......................... 28-30 What can I do at my local parks?......................31 How can my family have fun in summer?............................................ 32-33 How can my family have fun in winter?...........34 Where can I go camping, walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors?............................................... 35-38 What sports are available for local kids?..........40 Where can I play a round of golf?............... 42-43

YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Where are my local hospitals, clinics and walk-in clinics around the region?........................... 44-45 Where can I get a workout?......................... 46-47

What are the area’s top employers?............. 54 What do the top manufacturers make?...... 55 What are some interesting local shops?...... 56 How did local business icons get their start?............................................... 57 What are the average home prices and other real estate numbers for the area?................ 58 What are the major crops in the region? And how much land is farmed?........................... 59 What type of agri-tourism and farmers markets are available?............................................60-63 How do I get information in the newspaper?......................................... 64 How do I subscribe?..................................... 64

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Who We Are The Bureau County Courthouse, built in 1937, is at 700 S. Main St. in Princeton.

(BCR photo/Mike Vaughn)

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What are the census numbers for Princeton, Spring Valley, Granville and Hennepin? How about Bureau and Putnam counties?

(0.6 percent), American Indian (0.1 percent).

Education – High school or higher, 91.1 percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 19 percent Unemployed – 5.2 percent

GRANVILLE

Population – 1,363 Males/females – 48.1 to 51.9 percent Median resident age – 42.9 years Median household income – $53,074 Median home value – $109,361 Race – White (92.1 percent), Hispanic (5.6 percent), Black (1 percent) Asian (0.1 percent) Education – High school or higher, 91.4 percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 17.3 percent Unemployed – 5.3 percent

HENNEPIN

PRINCETON

Population – 7,415 Males/females – 42.7 to 57.3 percent Median resident age – 44.7 Median household income – $42,805 Median home value – $121,844 Race – White (90.3 percent), Hispanic (6.8 percent), Asian (0.8 percent), Black (0.2 percent), and American Indian (0.2 percent) Education – High school or higher, 93 percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 23.4 percent Unemployed – 5.4 percent

SPRING VALLEY

Population – 5,359 Males/females – 50.6 to 49.4 percent Median resident age – 44.8 Median household income – $44,936 Median home value – $110,321 Race – White (82.9 percent), Hispanic (13.9 percent), Black (1.3 percent), Asian

Population – 722 Males/females – 53.1 to 46.9 percent Median resident age – 44 years.

Median household income – $61,574 Median home value – $131,766 Race – White (94.2 percent), Hispanic (4.2 percent), Asian (.3 percent), Black (0.1 percent) Education – High school or higher, 90.8

percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 11.7 percent Unemployed – 2.4 percent

BUREAU COUNTY

Population – 33,690 Males/females – 49.3 to 50.7 percent Median resident age – 44.2 Median household income – $52,957 Median home value – $112,348 Race – White (88.5 percent), Hispanic (8.7 percent), Asian (0.8 percent), Black (0.7 percent) Education – High school degree or higher, 90.6 percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 19.4 percent Unemployed – 5.4 percent

PUTNAM COUNTY

Population – 5,723 Males/females – 50.7 percent to 49.3 percent Median resident age – 47 Median household income – $65,994 Median home value – $127,178 Race – White (92.7 percent), Hispanic (5.1 percent) Education – High school degree or higher, 91.2 percent; bachelor’s degree or higher, 14.9 percent.

Unemployed – 5 percent

Granville’s McCoy Street is scheduled for a resurfacing in the summer of 2018.

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Need a ride?

Bureau and Putnam Counties Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit

877-874-8813 ridebpart.org Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit (BPART) on Facebook BPART is a demand response, curb-tocurb public transportation provider that serves Bureau and Putnam counties. The buses will pick a rider up at the curb of their house. The buses run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To ensure proper scheduling can be done to best serve all the riders, rides should be scheduled a full 24 hours ahead of time. Ideally, they will be arranged before noon on the business day before the ride is needed.

BPART doesn’t use traditional buses

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What are my local public transportation options?

for their transports – they use vehicles as small as a minivan and as big as a 14-passenger bus. Anyone can use BPART – there are no restrictions to age or ability. The vehicles are ADA compliant.

Fares When taking fares, drivers will not make change. If customers would rather, they can purchase punch cards through the main dispatch instead of dealing with cash for each ride.

In town fares, $2.50.

In service area, $4.

Spring Valley to LaSalle-Peru/Oglesby, $4.

Princeton/Putnam to LaSalle-Peru/ Oglesby, $4.50.

Magnolia to Princeton, LaSalle-Peru, Oglesby, $4.50.

Trips to Ottawa on Mondays and Peoria on Thursdays will be $20 round trip.

Children under 12 receive free rides when going with an adult. For patrons who need to ride with a medical care-

Princeton’s 1911-era railroad depot provides shelter for passengers awaiting Amtrak trains.

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giver, the caregiver will ride free.

Patrons 60 and older are asked to make a suggested donation based on the standard fares.

Amtrak in Princeton 815-872-4310 princeton-il.com/amtrak The Princeton Amtrak Depot is maintained by Princeton, and it offers regional service as well as national daily service.

The areas it can reach regionally include Chicago, Galesburg, Naperville, Macomb and Quincy.

With free overnight parking and free wireless access to the internet, users won’t have to pay for add-ons like that.

The lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. To check on trains or make reservations, customers should call 800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak online at amtrak.com/home.

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Know the rules

What are the laws and regulations in the top two cities in Bureau County, and the top two cities in Putnam County?

To walk on the right side of the law in Granville, Hennepin, Princeton and Spring Valley, here’s what you need to know.

PRINCETON Weeds/grass

Every property owner must cut weeds or grass so there are no weeds or grass taller than 8 inches.

Brush/limbs

Trees and mushes must be kept trimmed and nuisance bushes or trees must be removed when necessary.

Burning leaves

Burning of leaves and other landscape waste is lawful from April 1 to May 1 every year and from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 each year. The exception is on Mondays and Fridays during those time periods – no burning is allowed on those days.

Burning shall not take place before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Those dates may be expanded or shortened as the city sees fit.

Junk vehicles

No one is allowed to park, store, leave or permit the parking or storing of an inoperable motor vehicle, even if it is attended, upon private or public property in the city for more than 7 days.

An inoperable motor vehicle or parts of one on private or public property will be declared a public nuisance. The exceptions are vehicles that are kept inside buildings when they aren’t being used, operable historic vehicles that are more than 25 years old, or motor vehicles at businesses involved with wrecking or junking vehicles.

Signs

Signs are not permitted in the public right-of-way.

Weekly trash pickup

Inside-city residences picked up by the city of Princeton. Call 815-875-2631. Businesses can contact a private hauler such as Republic Services at 779-861-2887.

Recycling

Inside-city residences have their recycling picked up curbside by the city.

Call 815-875-2631 with any questions.

Businesses can contact a private hauler such as Republic Services at 779-8612887. Republic has a drop-off site for the public located at 1530 Peggy Lane in Princeton. Fees apply for non-residents.

Electronics recycling

The city generally hosts an electronic recycling event annually. Residents can also take their items to Eagle Enterprises in Galva year-round.

Animal control

Nancy Bland is the animal control officer. The facility is located at 540 Elm Place. The phone number is 815-8751150 and hours are 8 a.m. to noon.

Pets

Animal owners must use proper care and control of the animal to keep that animal from being a public nuisance.

Animals are viewed as nuisances when they:

Excessively bark or have untimely barking.

Molest a passerby.

Bite or attack a person with provocation once or more.

Chase vehicles, including bicycles.

Habitually attack other domestic animals.

Trespass on school grounds or private property in a way that damages property.

In addition, other nuisances may include bad odors, filthy surroundings where an animal is maintained, foul animal matter, animal noises that disturb public peace, and animals in public that disturb the general public like snakes or spiders.

SPRING VALLEY Brush/limbs

Yard waste such as brush and limbs will be picked up in an unlimited amount at no charge. All yard waste must be packed in a biodegradable container.

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Burning leaves

Leaf burning is allowed Mondays through Saturdays and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 1 to May 1 every year.

Burning is not permitted on Sundays from May 1 to Oct. 1. Leaf burning isn’t allowed on city streets and sidewalks.

Burning of leaves is permitted on private property as long as supervision is present until the fire is put out. No burning is allowed on days that Hall High School has a home football game.

on any public alley, sidewalk, or street.

Junk vehicles

The open storage of junk, scrap, disabled, or damaged vehicles is not allowed.

Open storage means any junk vehicle that isn’t contained within a building,

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by Granville or its independent collector. It will have to be done at the expense of the owner.

to abandon their dog. If convicted for abandonment, the fine will be not less than $50 or more than $750.

It’s unlawful for dogs to be on public property, streets,

A site has been established at the south end of Second Street for residents to drop off their yard waste, including grass, weeds, branches and twigs. Branches have to be under four feet in length.

Yard waste in plastic bags is not allowable.

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The burning of leaves will be allowed from 10 a.m. to dusk any day of the week.

The fires must be put out, with no smoldering, by dusk.

Burning isn’t allowed with 24 hours of one-half an inch of rainfall.

Electronics recycling

Weeds/grass

Grass and weeds must be kept under eight inches in height. All weeds must be pulled or cut at least two times a year by the property owner, once from May 1 to June 15 and another time between July 15 and Aug. 15. If the weeds need to be cut more than that in order to keep them under eight inches, it’s the responsibility of the property owner to do so.

Burning leaves

The burning of leaves will only be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. No burning is allowed on Sunday or Monday. Burning isn’t allowed for 48 hours after a half-inch of rain or more. Fires must not be allowed to smoke or smolder. Burning may not occur

Grass/brush/limbs

Burning leaves

Illinois law prohibits dumping electronics like computers, cell phones, and televisions in landfills. Citizens of Spring Valley are encouraged to check out other sources for their electronics recycling needs, such as CIMCO in Ottawa.

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No one in the village should let a nonoperating, wrecked, junked or discarded vehicle to remain on any property in the village for more than 10 days, other than if it is enclosed in a building.

Weekly trash pickup

Garbage is collected for all single-family residences and all multiple-family buildings that have two units or less.

If a multiple-family building has three units or more, or if there is a commercial or

alleys, or sidewalks without being secured by a leash. Any dog without a leash will be considered to be running at large.

Dogs that are running at large will be collected and impounded by the police department. If people want their impounded dog back, they have to pay the cost of impoundment, which is not less than $20 per day. The payments must be made to the village clerk or the chief of police.

It’s unlawful for any person

To sign up for new service, contact Illinois Valley Waste Services at 866-875-2293.

Recycling

New recycling customers can call the village street and maintenance department at 815-925-7446 to get a recycling container.

Pets

It’s unlawful for any dog to be on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, or any other public place without a leash attached. Any dog or cat running at large in the village may be impounded.

Dogs should also not be allowed to disturb the peace with excessive barking.

If a resident takes their dog out for a walk, it’s the resident’s responsibility to clean up any animal waste and properly dispose of it.

Pet ordinances that are violated are subject to a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for each offense.

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GRANVILLE

Before making any changes to properties, the zoning officer should be contacted at 815-339-2140.

Fences

Fences must not be higher than seven feet from ground level in rear and side yards, and not higher than 42 inches in front yards within 25 feet of the front lot line. Fences should not block vision at intersections.

Maintenance of both sides of

You own a house, and you want to make improvements. How do you go about getting those fixes approved before you spend time and money? It depends on where you live.

the fence is the burden of the property owner, and the decorative side of the fence should face outward. Fences can’t be made out of scrap materials.

They must be sturdy enough to withstand the rain, wind, and snow.

Before building, you must obtain a building permit, which will cost $10. The permit is good for 90 days.

HENNEPIN

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contact the Hennepin zoning officer listed at http://www. villageofhennepin.com/p/ boards-committees.html.

PRINCETON

All structures occupying square footage require a permit. For more information, contact Pete Nelson at 815875-2631, Ext. 1007.

Fences

Fences are permitted to a maximum six-foot height in side and rear yards. They

can be on the property line on sides or rear. Corner lots may be restricted for visibility reasons.

SPRING VALLEY

To apply for building permits for additions to their houses, residents can print out a form at https://springvalley.il.us/popular-links.

Questions about zoning and building needs should be directed to the Spring Valley City Clerk’s Office at 815-6644221.

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I’ve been asked before

A few officials from Bureau County share some common things they hear from the public

“I am often simply asked, ‘What’s new?’ That can mean, are there any new businesses opening (Spring Valley had 10 new businesses open in 2017) or what events and activities are happening?

We have our long-running favorites such as the MWC Fishing tournament, Walleye Run, Easter Egg Hunt, Music on Main, Classic Car Show, Christmas in the Valley, Santa’s on the Run and the lighted Santa Parade or many new events such as the Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Italian Night or Family Fun Days. The best way to have this question answered is to follow us on Facebook or check out the city’s new website at www.spring-valley.il.us.”

— Debb Ladgenski, Spring Valley Economic Development director

“The question/concern I hear most is about our city’s deteriorating street infrastructure and our city’s ongoing sewer back-up and flooding issues that we experience during and after heavy rains.”

— Joel Quiram, Princeton mayor

“The item I hear the most about is how good all of the parks look and how they are kept in great shape.”

— Walt Marini, Spring Valley mayor

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What are some private schools and arts academies in the region?

Graduates stride in their caps and gowns at St. Bede Academy’s 2017 commencement program.

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PRINCETON

Princeton Arts Academy Princeton Arts Academy was founded in 2012. Its mission is to help children with their artistic talents and development.

230 E. Backbone Road, Princeton 815-915-7717 princetonartsacademy.com

Prairie Arts Center

The Prairie Arts Center has brought hundreds of classes, programs, exhibits, and musical and theater productions to the area.

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Princeton Christian Academy

Princeton Christian Academy opened its doors in 1981 after it was established by members of the Princeton Bible Church. It offers an education for preschool through eighth-grade students.

21890 U.S. Highway 34, Princeton 815-875-2933 princetonchristianacademy.org and on Facebook

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St. Bede

This private school is located right outside of Spring Valley in nearby Peru. It’s a Catholic high school that focuses on preparing students for college and for life.

24 W. Route 6, Peru 815-223-3140 st-bede.com

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Willard Mott, ag professor at Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, has been promoting the college’s new ag programs with students.

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Colleges and tech schools Illinois Valley Community College

815 N. Orlando Smith St., Oglesby 815-224-2720 ivcc.edu and on Facebook Programs: Agriculture, accounting, art, biology, business, chemistry, clinical/ medical lab science, communication studies, computer science, criminal justice, dietetic/nutrition, early childhood education, elementary education, engineering, English, environmental studies, fashion merchandising,

foreign language, forestry, geography/meteorology, geology, graphic design, health studies, history, industrial/engineering technology, mathematics, music, nursing, physical education, political science, pre-architecture studies, pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-law, premedicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-speech pathology, pre-veterinary, psychology, recreation/leisure studies, secondary education, social work, sociology, special education, theater and welding.

There are quite a few options in the area for education after high school. Do you know them all? Do you know all the things you can study?

Sauk Valley Community College

173 Route 2, Dixon 815-288-5511 svcc.edu and on Facebook and Twitter Associate in Applied Science: Accounting, agriculture, computer information systems, criminal justice, early childhood education, electronic engineering technology, emergency medical service, fire science, management, marketing, multicraft technology, nursing, office and administrative services,

paraprofessional educator, radiologic technician.

Associate in Liberal Studies: Liberal studies.

Associate in Arts: Agribusiness, art, athletic training, business, communication, computer science/information technology, criminal justice, economics, education, English, foreign language, history, kinesiology and physical education, nursing, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, theatre arts.

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Associate in Fine Arts: Art, music.

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Morrison Institute of Technology

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Where can you spend some quality time with your kids?

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Route 29, between Spring Valley and DePue 815-447-2115 www.echobluff.org and Facebook Echo Bluff gives outdoors enthusiasts a place to explore and play. It has more than 7,000 yards of trails, a disc golf course, paintball, picnic facilities, and even an ice skating rink. There are firepits to relax by and high ropes and zipline challenge courses.

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1402 W. Peru St., Princeton 815-879-5811 Find them on Facebook This bowling alley offers family fun but contains a separate area for a bar that adults can grab a drink at. There is a banquet area for birthday parties or family gatherings.

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Child care

Who can watch your kids? What should you look for in a provider?

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PRINCETON

Happy Hands Preschool 24 N. Main St. Princeton 815-875-2124 www.eccprinceton.org

This preschool, owned and operated by the Evangelical Covenant Church of Princeton, was formed in 1967.

Any children who are enrolled must be 3 years old

by Sept. 1 of the entry year, and they have to be toilet trained as well. The program encourages hands-on learning by giving children opportunities to explore a variety of activity centers, music and movement activities, and

age-appropriate educational games.

Zearing Child Enrichment Center 633 Masonic Drive 815-875-2335 www.zcec.org

It’s open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. It is open to children from six weeks of age to 12 years old. It has been operational for more than 35 years.

You don’t want just anyone watching your kids. Here’s a list of what you should look

for in child care providers.

Qualifications: You’ll want to know whether a day care is accredited. Larger day cares are usually accredited, and some in-home day cares may be as well. If a day care isn’t accredited, you’ll want to ask the provider about their credentials – what makes them qualified to watch your children.

Financial assistance: Day care can be costly, but some families can get financial assistance through the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program.

Security: In this day and age, you might want to

check what kind of security measures a day care offers. Do visitors have to be buzzed in, for instance, or can they walk right into the building?

What activities they offer: Is the day care provider just meeting your child’s primary needs, or are they providing programs and activities that will stimulate their minds while they are being taken care of?

Attendance policies: Some day cares charge by the week, not by the day or the hour. You should find out if you’ll be charged whether your child attends for the day or not.

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Have a drink PRINCETON

Alexander Park Tavern 815 Park Ave. West 815-872-9091 Black Rose Saloon 802 E. Peru St. 815-915-8003 The Kompany Down Under 432 S. Main St. 815-872-5667 Prime Quarter Steak House 250 Backbone Road E. 815-872-3500 Princeton Inn 1516 N. Main St. 815-872-0051 Skoonerz Grill and Bar 912 N. Main St. 815-875-9464

Somewhere Else 406 S. Main St. 815-875-6216 Spoons Restaurant and Bar 541 S. Main St. 815-872-9001 Wise Guys Bar and Grill 2205 N. Main St. 815-872-4897 Ye Olde Underground Inn 219 S. Sixth St. 815-875-2782

SPRING VALLEY Jack’s Tap 129 E. Devlin St. 815-664-2146 Valley Bar and Grill 107 W. St. Paul St. 815-663-2410

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BAR? “Wise Guys is where I like to go.

Maker’s Mark is my drink of choice.”

— Mike Theisinger of Princeton “P.I. is my favorite place to be. I usually just order the Bud Light draft.”

— Sheri Dall of Princeton

“Spoons in Princeton is my favorite place to go. I really like the Cigar Box Old Vine Pinot Noir.”

— Rachel Denton of Princeton “I usually don’t drink, but when I do, I order a glass of pinot grigio at Spoons.”

—Sara Hudson of Princeton

“I like to go to The Kompany. They serve great chocolate martinis.”

— Arin Peterson of Wyanet

Where can I buy unique alcoholic beverages?

Uncle Stewy’s Road House 225 E. St. Paul St. 815-663-8338 Outhouse Bar 211 E. St. Paul St. 815-663-0141 West End Tap 127 W. St. Paul St. 815-664-2049

GRANVILLE

Kaddywampus Sports Grill 218 S. McCoy St. 815-339-6010

HENNEPIN

Spratt’s Tap Hennepin 815-925-9100 Rolando’s Supper Club 212 E. Vine St. 815-925-7211

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Greta (Halberg) Kelly sits in Spoons, the restaurant and bar she opened in 2015 with her husband, Stephen, at 541 S. Main St. in Princeton.

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Ethnic food

Where can I find different, interesting food in the area?

Taylor Kirchhofer twirls some pizza dough at The Italian, a restaurant that opened last year at 924 N. Main St., Princeton. Also pictured is owner Nicolina Alfano.

PRINCETON Los Ranchitos Mexican food 1204 W. Peru St. 815-875-1200

Oriental Garden Restaurant Chinese food 428 S. Main St. 815-875-2560 The Italian Pizza, pasta, subs 924 N. Main St. 815-915-8421

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ETHNIC FOOD RESTAURANT? “I like Jalapeno’s. They’ve got good margaritas, and I enjoy their chile rellenos.”

— Bob Fescenmeyer of Granville

“It’s Mr. Salsa’s in Oglesby.

They’ve got the best margaritas, and everything on the menu is delicious.”

— Rick Turri of Tonica

“El Zarape in Mendota. I get the grand burrito with steak every time.”

— Mary Blackard of Sheffield

“House of Hunan in Peru. The food is always hot and fresh. I usually get the Sweet and Sour Chicken and sushi.”

— Dylan Benavidez of Sheffield

“I love the Greek gyros at Grandma Rosie’s in Princeton.”

— Kristal LeRette of Sheffield

“I like to order the pork tacos at Mickey’s Massive Burritos in LaSalle.”

— Kristie Cady of Walnut

Bayou Express Asian food 104 W. St. Paul St. 815-663-8035 El Real Tacos Mexican food 219 E. St. Paul St. 815-663-1777 Rodeo Tacos Mexican food 102 W. Dakota St. 815-872-2548

Verucchi’s Ristorante Italian food 600 N. Greenwood St. 815-663-6431

“Los Ranchitos. I like the grand burrito.”

— Kevin Barnett of Buda

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Places of worship GRANVILLE

First Lutheran Church 411 E. Hopkins Ave. 815-339-2946 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 311 Hennepin St. 815-339-2138 United Church of Christ 103 Church St. 815-339-2305

HENNEPIN

Hennepin United Methodist Church 419 E. Court St. 815-925-7094 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 521 10th St. 815-925-7500

PRINCETON

Bethel Baptist Church 1028 S. Sixth St. 815-879-9181 Christ Community Church 1719 S. Euclid Ave. 815-879-3227 Evangelical Covenant Church 24 N. Main St. 815-875-2124 First Christian Church 105 S. Main St. 815-879-0916 First Lutheran Church 116 N. Pleasant St. 815-875-1685 First United Methodist Church 316 S. Church St. 815-872-2821

Hampshire Colony Church 604 S. Church St. 815-875-2329 Heritage Baptist Church 818 N. Church St. 815-872-2022 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 30 N. Sixth St. 815-875-1900 Open Prairie United Church of Christ 25 E. Marion St. 815-872-5150 Princeton Bible Church 21890 Route 34 815-875-2933 Princeton Church of Christ 211 N. Pleasant St. 815-872-7871 Princeton Seventh Day Adventist Church 20018 County Road 1950 N 815-872-0524 Princeton Wesleyan Church 421 Dover Road 815-879-4481 United Pentecostal Church 2303 S. Main St. 815-872-1831 Presbyterian Church 320 Park Ave. East 815-875-1306 St. Louis Catholic Church 616 S. Gosse Blvd.

815-879-0181 St. Matthews Lutheran Church 416 Dover Road 815-879-6491

Where can I practice my religion?

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The First Lutheran Church is at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton.

The People Church 3525 N. Main St. 815-915-8229

St. Anthony Catholic Church 510 Richard A. Mautino Dr. 815-663-3731

SPRING VALLEY

St. George Orthodox Church 211 E. Minnesota St. 815-664-4540

Immaculate Conception Church 202 N. Greenwood St. 815-663-5351 Spring Valley United Church of Christ 227 E. Erie St. 815-663-1951

Templo Christiano Church 100 E. Fourth St. 815-663-3023 Valley Community Church 323 E. St. Paul St. 815-663-1301

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Pets

Where can I adopt a pet; where are rescue organizations; where can I train my dog?

PRINCETON

Friends of Strays

2845 N. Main St. 815-872-7387 friendsofstraysshelter.org/ index.

Friends of Strays is a nokill animal shelter that was formed in 1994 by a group of animal lovers. The shelter offers rescue, rehabilitation, shelter and adoption services for more than 1,000 neglected, abused or abandoned animals each year.

Most of the animals helped at Friends of Strays are dogs and cats.

Adoption fee includes current on vaccinations, spay/

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neuter and micro-chip. The cost is $50 per cat/kitten and $150 per dog/puppy.

Bureau County Animal Control

540 E. Elm Place 815-879-5981 bcanimalcontrol.org/ Adoption.htm The Bureau County Animal Control Department offers strays for adoption if an owner is unable to be identified.

No adoption fees are charged, but there are fees for requirements that have to be handled by one of the local veterinarians.

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Things to do

While there are hundreds of things to do in the area in the coming months, these select few things make our must list.

SHADOWS OF THE BLUE AND GRAY

Shadows Of The Blue and Gray is a Civil War living history event that is held the second weekend of October in historic Princeton. This year’s dates are October 13 and 14. This event has been active for more than two decades. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry are all a part of the weekend experience. We hope you come out, show your support, and most of all, learn. Go to shadowsbluegray.com for more information.

HAVE SOME SUMMER FUN AT MANLIUS DAYS

Manlius Fun Day is held on the first Saturday of August in Manlius. This year’s date is Saturday, Aug. 4. The day begins with tours of the Manlius Historical Society followed by a parade and several family fun activities at Mullin Park: a petting zoo, fire truck rides, craft vendors and food stands. Be sure and stick around for the kids water fights with the Manlius Fire Department. End the day with live entertainment under the stars. Find us on Facebook for an updated list of events.

GRAB YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND DANCING SHOES

Princeton Tourism presents Down on Main Street Summer Concert Events! Bring the family and your lawn chairs, and enjoy some great music by some of the best groups around! Princeton kicks off the season on Friday, June 22 with Suburban Cowboys, the ultimate country cover band.

Enjoy soul, funk and jazz on July 3 with 10 of Soul. Cousin Eddie will entertain on July 20 with four decades of rock ‘n’ roll. On Aug. 17, American English will bring its Beatles tribute show to town. On Sept. 7, enjoy Seven Bridges Road, an Eagles tribute band. We close the season on Oct. 13 with Heidelberg German Band, just in time for Oktoberfest! All events begin at 6 p.m. Go to princetonchamber-il.com for more information.

GET WICKED AT WITCHES’ NIGHT OUT!

Join us my pretties for a wicked shopping event on Main Street in downtown historic Princeton. Witches’ Night Out will return from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Grab your gaggle of your favorite witches for: extended shopping hours, special discounts, give-a-ways, prizes, spirits and surprises, and a costume contest, scavenger hunt and pub crawl. Go to princetonchamber-il.com for more information. prizes! – Get your tickets now at nwmagical-events.ticketleap.com/witches-night-out-2018.

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SUMMER FUN AT LAMOILLE BUFFALO DAYS Event will be held on June 8-10. It will feature buffalo burgers, parade, bed races, kids games, petting zoo, 5K, water fights, live music, beer garden, magic shows, helicopter rides and much more. Dates and times are as follows: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m-11:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Go to lamoillebuffalodays.org or check us out on Facebook for more information.

ENJOYING MAGNOLIA DAYS

Magnolia Days runs from Aug. 17-19 in Magnolia. Events include a car cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Grandma Rose’s sundaes, food by American Legion, and family bingo and movie night. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Also on Saturday, the lunch and bake sale will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The History of Agriculture program with implement display will begin at 6 p.m. There also will be a men’s softball tournament, kids games, street dance with music, and a farmers market and vendor show. Sunday events include 10 a.m. church services in the park. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for PC Tractor Drive and public.

71ST ANNUAL MENDOTA SWEET CORN FESTIVAL

The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 71st annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival from Aug. 9 to 12 downtown.

The festival includes free musical entertainment, a 50-50 raffle, and a crafters marketplace and flea market featuring 200-plus vendors. Other events are a queen pageant, beer garden with live bands, grand parade and a carnival with amazing rides, games, and unlimited ride specials daily and food booths. But the big event is the serving of tons of free, hot, buttery, delicious Del Monte sweet corn on Sunday afternoon. Go to sweetcornfestival.com for a detailed list of events.

BOGGIO’S ORCHARD FALL FUN

Boggio’s Orchard & Produce is a family-oriented/owned orchard and produce. Our Orchard includes freshly picked produce, bakery, livestock farm and local fall craft show.

Boggio’s fruits, vegetables, petting zoo, corn mazes, pony rides and more are truly a joy for everyone in spring, summer and fall. Children will enjoy our tunnels of fun, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, go-karts and more. Best apple cider donuts, you-pick-em’ apples and pumpkins! Go to boggiosorchardandproduce.com for more information.

CRUISIN’ INTO GRANVILLE DAYS!

Granville hosts a 2-day fun fest Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4.

Friday includes a car show, local food vendors, local bars/beer vendors, petting zoo, unique twist-balloon man, and live band 3 Day Weekend and street dance. On Saturday, there will be the 5K run/walk (registrations available at Starved Rock Runners), bingo, softball tournament, local food vendors, local utility vehicles on display, children’s water fights with Granville Fire Department, bounce houses from 4 to 8 p.m., and family friendly movie in the park at dark with free popcorn and available concessions. Go to villageofgranville.org for more information.

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Brian “Fox” Ellis, a nationally-recognized author and storyteller, entertained event-goers of all ages at his “Native American Ghost Stories and Legends” held on the grounds of the Bureau County Historical Society Museum in Princeton.

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Local history

Where can I learn more about our local history?

PRINCETON

age class size was 22 students, according to records that were kept. The school remained open for 95 years before closing in 1945.

The Lovejoy Homestead is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May to September.

Bureau County Historical Society Museum and Library

109 Park Ave. West 815-875-2184 bureaucountyhistoricalsociety. com The Bureau County Historical Society runs three museum buildings, the Clark Norris home, the Newell Bryant house and the Matson Library, and a research library that includes birth, wedding, anniversary files, family histories, and military histories of county residents.

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The Owen Lovejoy Homestead

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The Bureau County Genealogical Society, 629 S. Main St. in Princeton, is within a short walk to both the Bureau County Courthouse and the Bureau County Historical Society Museum.

there from 1838 until he died in 1864.

The homestead now belongs to the city of Princeton. In 1972, it was opened as a museum. In 1997, it was declared a National Historic Landmark.

Also located at this property is Colton Schoolhouse, a one-room schoolhouse that was moved onto the Lovejoy property when it was opened as a museum.

The school’s original spot was 2.5 miles east of the homestead.

The first session of the Colton school was in 1850.

At that time, the teacher earned $20 a month, and school board members offered room and board in their houses. The aver-

SPRING VALLEY

Spring Valley Historic Association Museum

201 W. St. Paul St. 815-664-4288 This museum features items related to coal mining, John Mitchell, area businesses and schools.

HENNEPIN

Putnam County Historical Society

Off of Route 26 at 327 Old Highway 26 815-925-7560 This historical society’s headquarters are located in the Pulsifer House, which is a house built by businessman Edward Pulsifer in 1844. As it changed hands through the years, the Pulsifer House eventually fell into disrepair and was given to the village of Hennepin as a donation in the late 1970s.

The historical society entered into a 99-year lease with the village for the usage of the house and began fixing it up. It was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1979.

Located right near the Pulsifer House is the Putnam County Agricultural Museum at 501 Old Highway 26. It displays antique farm equipment, an exhibit on the history of corn in the United States, as well as other items.

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Check out these famous people who grew up or lived in the region.

They lived here Owen Lovejoy Owen Lovejoy, who was born Jan. 6, 1811, and died March 25, 1864, led a life full of accomplishments – he was a lawyer, minister, abolitionist and Republican congressman.

Lovejoy, who lived in Princeton from 1838 to 1856 when he served as pastor of the Congregational Church, was also a part of the Underground Railroad and a friend to Abraham Lincoln.

Before moving to Princeton, Lovejoy lived in Alton, where his older brother, Elijah Lovejoy, lived. Elijah was the editor of an abolitionist newspaper, the Alton Observer. On Nov. 7, 1837, with Owen present, Elijah was murdered by an angry mob over his anti-slavery stance.

Owen then moved to Princeton and was elected as a member of the Illinois State Legislature in 1854. In 1856, he was elected to Congress, serving in that capacity until his death.

Did you know?

Owen Lovejoy of Princeton made two unsuccessful tries to land a seat on the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1840s, before being elected in 1856. In 1859, during a speech in Congress, he said he would help every slave fugitive who came to his door.

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Richard Widmark, who lived from Dec. 26, 1914, until March 24, 2008, was an actor and producer who grew up in Princeton.

During his long career, he earned an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer.

His roles were varied, ranging from villains, heroic leading roles and supportive roles in dramas, Westerns, military movies and horror films. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His first movie was made in 1947, “Kiss of Death.”

In total, he appeared in 72 movies before making his final one, “True Colors,” in 1991.

Brian Marshall Allard

many popular sitcoms and dramas in the 1960s and 1970s, including “Bonanza,” “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour,” “The Virginian” and “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” and starred on another soap opera, “Guiding Light,” before joining the cast of “As the World Turns.”

Brian Marshall Allard was born in Spring Valley on Jan. 3, 1958. He is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Texas Rangers in 1979-80 and the Seattle Mariners in 1981.

He now lives in the state of Washington.

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Kathryn Hays

Kathryn Hays, an American actress well known for her long-running role as Kim Hughes on the soap opera “As the World Turns,” was born in Princeton on July 26, 1933.

She grew up in Joliet and went on to star on the CBS soap from 1972 to 2010 until it aired its final episode.

Some of her other credits include an episode of “Star Trek” called “The Empath.”

She was frequently seen on

Did you know?

Richard Widmark earned an Academy Award nomination for playing Tommy Udo in his first film, “Kiss of Death.”

He once said he almost didn’t get the role because the director thought his high forehead made him look too intellectual.

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The Answer Book Chad Durbin This former Major League Baseball relief pitcher was born in Spring Valley on Dec. 3, 1977. He played for the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves before retiring in 2013 after spending 14 years in the Major Leagues.

John Mitchell John Mitchell, who lived from 1870 to 1919, was a resident of Spring Valley who gained national attention. He played a role in the settlement of the Pennsylvania Anthracite miners’ strike in 1902 with the cooperation of President Theodore Roos-

evelt.

He served as president of the United Mine Workers from 18891908. He also wrote two books on union recognition.

Charles Herbert ‘Red’ Ruffing Charles “Red” Ruffing was born in Granville on May 3, 1905. He was a professional baseball player who was in the Major Leagues from 1924 to 1947. He played with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox. As a child, Ruffing left school for employment in a coal mine in Illinois. While working there,

he played for the mine company’s baseball team, primarily playing as an outfielder and at first base. After a mining accident caused him to lose four toes on his left foot, he couldn’t run in the field so he began pitching instead. After overcoming that setback, he eventually made it into the Major Leagues. He made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967 and had a plaque dedicated to him in Monument Park by the Yankees in 2004.

John Wesley Powell John Wesley Powell, who lived from 1834 to 1902, was a soldier, explorer of the American West, geologist, and later became a director of major scientific and cultural institutions.

His biggest claim to fame is the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, in which he undertook a three-month journey down the Green and Colorado rivers.

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He made the first known trip through the Grand Canyon by a person of European ancestry.

Before making a name for himself with that journey, Powell began teaching in Hennepin in 1858 and was named superintendent of its schools in 1860. On May 8, 1861, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Civil War, rising to the rank of major.

He lost most of his right arm in the Battle of Shiloh but after recovering, continued to serve.

Did you know?

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Playbills THEATERS Apollo

455 S. Main St., Princeton 815-875-1707 apolloprinceton.com This old, historic theater has two screens.

THEATER GROUPS Festival 56

316 S. Main St., Princeton 815-879-5656 festival56.com Festival 56 is a professional theater festival that offers multiple productions in the summer, such as the popular Shakespeare in the Park. Additional special events and productions take place in fall and winter.

The cast and crew are comprised of professional theater artists who come from across

Where can I go see local and professional theater productions, and movies?

the country to perform and live in Princeton while rehearsing for and performing the shows.

Founded in 2004, Festival 56 was formed as a partnership between Princeton Theatre Group and the New Yorkbased theatre company called The November Ten. In just its first year, Festival 56 brought in about 2,000 patrons.

Prairie Arts Council

24 Park Ave. East, Princeton 815-875-2787 frontdoor.biz/pac/council The primary purpose of the Prairie Arts Council is to strengthen the cultural arts in Princeton and the nearby areas. Since the PAC opened its doors, it has led hundreds of programs, classes, visual arts shows, and musical and theatrical productions.

Emma Roden, of Princeton, was one of the Camp 56 daycampers who enjoyed the theatrical exercise of creating a costume from limited materials.

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For its preview of the family movie, “Moana,� in 2016, the Apollo Theater in Princeton invited Hula dancers and a drummer from Barefoot Hawaiian of Chicago to perform for moviegoers before the showing. Children came dressed in their pajamas for the movie and got free cupcakes and leis to help get into the Hawaiian spirit.

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Where can I find good deals in the area

PRINCETON The Closet

2026 N. Main St. 815-875-3145 This store offers clothing, furnishings, decorations and much more. Customers never know what they might stumble upon while wandering in this store.

Shopping hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday at the back door.

Finders Keepers

1225 N. Euclid Ave. 815-879-7387 In May 2018, this store celebrated its fifth anniversary.

When it first opened, the store was 1,500 square feet, but these days it is close to 5,000 square feet. This store has items for the home, furniture, clothes, shoes, purses and dishes.

All the proceeds from sales here go to Friends of Strays, and the people who work here are volunteers.

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Neva Lucas of Tiskilwa drops off her donated items at The Closet’s drop-off location, which is behind the Princeton resale shop with bright red doors.

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Where can you get outside and play in Princeton, Spring Valley, Granville and Hennepin?

PRINCETON

• Alexander Park and Pool, 837 Park Ave. West — A 12-acre park located next to the Bureau County Metro Center. It has a pool and wading pool, a park shelter and a playground.

• City County Park, located off of Route 26 North — This is a 65-acre park that features baseball diamonds, horseshoes, a playground, fishing, picnic areas, hiking trails, shelters and volleyball courts.

• Darius Miller Park, Bicentennial Park Drive and North Main Street • Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. East • West Side Ball Park, Marion and Randolph streets — This park has diamonds for baseball and softball, and concession stands.

• Zearing Park, 501 Zearing Dr. — A 72-acre park that has ball fields, soccer fields, shelters, picnic areas, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, a playground, and concession stand.

SPRING VALLEY

• Coal Miners’ Park, East St. Paul Street — This park offers great views over the Illinois River and has fishing ponds.

• City Square Park, located downtown near the corner of Greenwood and Erie streets — This park has a fountain, a shelter, memorial tank and more.

• Echo Bluff Park, located off Route 29 between Spring Valley and DePue — This park has paintball, trails, an ice skating rink, disc golf, high ropes and zip lines.

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GRANVILLE

Hopkins Park, Main Street — This park has playground equipment, basketball courts

and a baseball diamond.

• Veterans Park, Main Street — A softball diamond, a shelter, playground equipment and tennis courts.

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• Walter Durley Boyle Park, 120 N. Fourth St. — It’s a 2.5acre park located across from the Putnam County Courthouse. It has a shelter and extensive playground equipment for the kids to enjoy.

• Hazel Marie Boyle Park, north of Walter Durley Boyle Park — Has a fountain and benches for people to see and look at the pretty view.

• Ernest Bassi Park, East High street adjacent to the village hall — it has playground equipment and picnic facilities.

• Hennepin-Hopper Lakes, off of Route 26 near Hennepin — Has a boardwalk that takes walkers through a wetlands area. There is a body of water open for kayaking, paddling. It also has a bird observatory from which to watch the wildlife.

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• Kirby Park, Devlin and Strong streets — Shelters, a baseball diamond, a playground, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area, and a swimming pool.

• Savitch Park, west of Spalding Street between Second and Third streets — a ball field, playground equipment, picnic shelter and basketball court.

• Spring Valley Mini Park, downtown shopping district — This park is located in the downtown shopping district and is the hub for special events throughout the year.

Each summer, there are municipal band concerts at this park.

• Webster Park Playground (recently renamed Noles Park), corner of Central and Elm streets in Webster Park — It has an open field for baseball and softball and has playground equipment.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm • Sat 10am-4pm

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City of Spring Valley 215 N. Greenwood St. 815-664-4221 svclerk@comcast.net spring-valley.il.us

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See what some local people love about their favorite park on page 65.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PARK? “My favorite park is Zearing Park. I think it offers the most options of activities for all ages. I especially like the walking path, it’s beautiful and makes exercise easy.”

— Kim Frey of Princeton

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Even with all the steps, it’s an easy place to walk around, and it’s a lot cooler in the canyons in the summer.”

— Randy Borio of Granville “Hopkins Park, in Granville, is my favorite.

It’s a short walk from my house and has a nice variety of equipment to keep my little girl entertained. There’s also usually a baseball game or practice going on in the summer, and we like to watch — and hit up the concession stand, of course.”

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Recreation spaces

What can I do at my local parks?

BASKETBALL

• Granville: Hopkins Park • Hennepin: Walter Durley Boyle Park.

• Princeton: Alexander Park and Pool • Spring Valley: Kirby, Savitch and Webster parks

DISC GOLF

• Princeton: Alexander Park and Pool • Spring Valley: Echo Bluff

HORSESHOES

• Princeton: Alexander Park, Zearing Park • Spring Valley: Kirby Park

PICKLEBALL

• Princeton: Alexander Park

SOCCER

• Princeton: Zearing Park • Spring Valley: Kirby Park

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL

• Granville: Softball diamond at Veterans Park; baseball diamond at Hopkins Park • Hennepin: Putnam County Elementary School, near the Hennepin Park District • Princeton: Zearing, West Side, CityCounty parks • Spring Valley: Kirby and Savitch parks

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Princeton High School student Cole Adams sharpens his skills on the tennis courts at Alexander Park in Princeton.

John Iocca returns the ball to Loretta Salazar and Dick Uttenhove as his teammate, Nancy Meline watches during a game on the Princeton Park District’s pickleball court.

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Summer fun POOLS

Alexander Park Pool

Public swimming pool with picnic facilities, and a 12-acre park. Hours and prices vary.

Address: Anderson Street, Princeton Phone: 815-875-2353 Online: On Facebook

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This 25-yard indoor pool is located inside this 50,000 square-foot recreation center. The complex also has a full-size gym, racquetball courts, weight room, cardiovascular room, a running and walking track, and locker rooms.

Address: 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton Phone: 815-872-0840 Online: princetonparkdistrict.org/Metro-Center

Hennepin Park District and Indoor Pool Indoor public swimming

pool open year-round.

Admission is $3 for adults; $2.50 for students aged 11-17 and senior citizens 55 and older; $2 for children ages 3 to 11; and free for children under 3.

Swim pass packets and memberships are available as well. The hours for open swim times vary.

Address: 326 Milan St. Phone: 815-925-7319 Online: sites.google.com/ hennepinparkdistrict.com/ hpd/home

Spring Valley Coveny-Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool

A local outdoor swimming pool that’s aimed at providing a fun and safe swimming experience for all its patrons.

Prices vary.

Address: 320 S. Strong Ave. (in Kirby Park) Phone: 815-664-5150 Online: Facebook

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Winter fun

Where can you have fun in the snow when the temperature dips?

Ice skate: Echo Bluff, between DePue and Spring Valley.

Hockey: Echo Bluff.

Ice Falls: Starved Rock State Park. Many Bureau and Putnam county residents make the drive to nearby Starved Rock State Park in the winter to see the ice falls there. They start developing November typically and sometimes last until early March.

Each ice fall is unique – how it looks depends on wind speeds, how much water there is at that point, and the temperatures. The most popular ice falls in the park are Wildcat, St. Louis, Tonty, LaSalle, Ottawa and Kaskaskia.

Address: GPS address: 2668 E. 875th Road, Oglesby Phone: 815-667-4726 Online: starvedrockstatepark.org Nearby Mathiessen State Park also has ice falls.

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The reclaimed mine dump in Mark, off of Route 71.

Bureau County

Coal Miners’ Park in Spring Valley.

SNOWMOBILING

Ian Nichols slides down a hill near Princeton.

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The Hennepin Canal Parkway 16006 875 E. St., Sheffield During the nicer-weather seasons, the Hennepin Canal Parkway is popular for its more than 90 miles of bike trails, 70 miles of equestrian trails, and 150 miles of hiking trails, but in the winter, this area is great for snowmobilers. It has 90 miles of snowmobile trails waiting to be explored.

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The Great Outdoors Where can I go camping and enjoy the outdoors?

CAMPGROUNDS BUREAU COUNTY

Hickory Grove Campground and RV Park This campground has four pull-thru sites with 50-amp service, sewer and water, and it can accommodate bigger RVs. There are shaded lots for weekend camping.

Guests can opt for primitive camping or full service.

It has a dumping station, free hot showers, a pool table, fishing, and a boat launch with a dock.

This campground is located at the border of the Hennepin Canal and the Hennepin Canal State Park. The 80-mile bike trail is next to the campgrounds.

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A boy fishes along the shores of Lake Thunderbird in rural Putnam.

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Where can walk and bike?

BUREAU COUNTY

• City County Park in Princeton, located off of Route 26 North • Echo Bluff between Spring Valley and DePue • Hennepin Canal in Sheffield • Zearing Park, 501 Zearing Dr., Princeton

PUTNAM COUNTY

• Hennepin-Hopper Lakes along Route 26 in Hennepin • Putnam County Conservation District, 4526 E. 1000th St., Hennepin

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Camping is open from April 29 to Oct. 15. Pets are allowed, and reservations can be made.

The lots have full hook-ups. RVs are allowed up to 60 feet. The campground includes four 1-acre lakes, and shoreline fishing is allowed. There is also a swimming lake with a sandy beach and a playground.

There are hiking trails, a recreation barn, a game room, and a camp store.

Along Route 29, two miles north of Putnam 815-437-2226 condits-ranch.com Fish ‘N’ Fun

This club has 63.8 acres, including a lake, dam, pavilion, shelter, swimming pools, campgrounds, mobile home area and tennis courts.

There are applications for membership online at http://wwwfishnfuninc.webs. com/membershipapplication.htm Fish ‘N’ Fun is located three and a half

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The Putnam County Conservation District, which was created in 1966, offers hiking, horseback riding, camping, shelter rentals and educational programs.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Bureau County

The Hennepin Canal Parkway has 70 miles of equestrian trails, in addition to hiking trails and bike trails.

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Putnam County

Putnam County Conservation District Natural Lands Area This natural lands area offers horse trails, shelter rentals, picnic spots and more.

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• The Illinois River, which is around 273 miles long, is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It has a drainage basin territory of 28,756 square miles. The river has long been an important source of recreation, travel, and industry for those living in Illinois. Native Americans and French traders used the waterway. It’s crucial as a link between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan.

Towns located along it include Spring Valley, Hennepin, Henry, Lacon and Peoria.

• Barto Landing, west side of Route 89: It offers calm-water public access to the Illinois River and has three ramps.

• Riverfront Park in Hennepin: Docks for fishing and boat parking.

• Hennepin Boat Launch in Hennepin: Two paved ramps and 16 docking spots.

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“Me and my brother love fishing the Hennepin Canal from Atkinson to Sheffield between Lock 23 and Lock 21. Me and my brother’s favorite place to fish, we usually get out there at least once a week. The canal holds some decent fish in it, from carp fishing and catfishing to bass and walleye fishing.

We practice (capture, picture, release) on all our big catches out of the canal.”

— Shane Lafollete of Kewanee “My favorite spot is Lock 22. I grew up fishing there with my father. It has always been our go-to spot, whether to put some food on the table or just to get away from town for a while, and it is also the first spot I have taken my daughter fishing.”

— Jacob Graff of Kewanee “Locally, I like to fish at Hennepin Canal because it’s full of bass and there’s easy access.”

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“I love the Hennepin Canal. Not only is it nearby, but there is a tremendous amount of water and areas to fish, but it also offers a variety of species to fish for. Great crappie, walleye, bass, and catfish. It can be fished year round, which makes it great spot.”

— Michael Heberer of Kewanee Continued on page 38

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WHAT IS YOUR FISHING HOLE? “The Illinois River, especially at this time (spring) of the year for sauger and walleye fishing. I also enjoy fishing a private lake because I am a member there.”

— J.J. Parks of Spring Valley

“The Hennepin Canal because it a public place. It has different species like crappie and panfish.”

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Here are some options.

Sheffield’s Elijah Endress slides safely under the tag of Princeton Sox’s D.J. Sousa on a wild pitch during the 5-2 Princeton win at West Side Park in Princeton last summer.

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PUTNAM COUNTY

• Putnam County Youth Baseball and Softball (eteamz.com/granvillebaseball2)

PRINCETON

• Bureau County Blaze Softball facebook.com/BureauCountyBlaze • Princeton Youth Soccer League The field location is at Zearing Park, 1600 block of South Euclid Avenue, Princeton. (info@pyslsoccer.com or pyslsoccer.com)

• Princeton Prowl Baseball (facebook.com/Princeton-Prowl-Baseball-1368639939898784) • Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball League This league includes tee ball, baseball and softball. (pybsl.org) • Princeton Youth Football League Princeton Youth Football League was started in 1978 and has taught generations of children since then how to play football. (princetonyouthfootball.com)

SPRING VALLEY

• Spring Valley Little League Baseball and Softball Spring Valley Little League is devoted to character development and giving children a fun, safe place to play sports. (facebook.com/Spring-ValleyLittle-League-181509268554013) • Illinois Valley Youth Tackle Football and Cheerleading League (ivyfootball.com)

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Interested in pickup up golf?

Give it a try at a local course

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE GOLF HOLE?

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“I would have to say No. 8 at Deer Valley, because it’s wide open. After you hit a good tee shot, you normally don’t have a long shot into the green, and it’s a great chance to possibly eagle but a great birdie hole.”

— Spencer Marque of Wyanet “No. 12 at Chapel Hill is probably my favorite. It’s a par 5. It’s a birdie hole for me, a shorter par 5. I know how to play it real well. I’ve eagled it two times. So that’s my favorite hole.”

— Conner Alter of Princeton “No. 3 (at Wyaton Hills) is my favorite hole. I had a hole-in-one on it on the Fourth of July.”

— Max Halberg Jr. of Princeton/Wyaton Hills

“My favorite hole, oh man that’s a tough one. Any hole I get a birdie on. ... But for real, my favorite hole would be No. 5 at Deer Park, lined with trees on both sides, good view. I just enjoy that hole. ... Another favorite I have is the 16th at TPC Deere Run, par 3 with the river off to the left.”

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Perry Memorial Hospital was recognized as the 2017-18 Princeton Chamber Business of the Year. Pictured are (left to right) Kyle Burrows, Professional Recruiter/Relationship Coordinator; Debora May-Rickard, Chief Nursing Officer; Annette Schnabel, CEO; Jim Lewandowski, Vice President of Human Resources; Mark Woolery, CFO; Scott Hartman, Vice President of Operations, and Paul Bonucci, Urgent Care Medicine Specialist.

Health care

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is a community focal point serving all seniors of the county.

• Information/Outreach Programs • Meals • Legal Assistance • Assistive Devices • Senior Health Insurance Program

Where are my local hospitals, clinics and walk-in clinics around the region?

Perry Memorial Hospital and Walk-in Clinic

530 Park Ave. East, Princeton 815-875-2811 perrymemorial.org Perry Memorial Hospital is a city-owned, not-for-profit hospital that has a yearly operating budget of about $80 million when it comes to total patient revenues. Affiliated with OSF Healthcare System, the hospital has 25 beds. It offers primary care, specialty providers and outpatient services. It has 100 physicians spread out over 27 specialties.

The hospital’s primary service area is Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Bureau County

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St. in Lacon. The Princeton office can be reached at 815-872-5091; the Hennepin office’s phone number is 815-925-7326; and the Lacon office can be reached at 309246-8074.

WHERE CAN I GIVE BLOOD? Go to redcrossblood.org for American Red Cross blood drive listings for Bureau and Putnam counties. Type in your ZIP code and you’ll be able to do a search for blood drives in your town and the surrounding area.

To donate blood to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, call 800-7475401 to find a donor center or mobile blood drive.

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Perry Memorial Hospital offers programs aimed at improving the health of those in the community. Some of the community programs they offer include support groups, nutritional counseling, health screening dates, community events, and diabetes selfmanagement classes.

St. Margaret’s Hospital and Healthcare

600 E. First St., Spring Valley 815-664-5311 aboutsmh.org St. Margaret’s Hospital has been taking care of the

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Illinois Valley since 1903.

Although much has changed about medicine during that time, the hospital still has the same commitment of offering quality health care to its patrons.

Bureau, Marshall and Putnam Health Department

Offices in Princeton, Lacon and Hennepin The three-county health department has three offices ready to assist people with their medical needs, including immunizations and flu clinics.

They are located at 526 Bureau Valley Parkway in Princeton, 220 East High St. in Hennepin, and 319 Sixth

309 S. McCoy St., Granville 815-339-6245 aboutsmh.org/granville-clinic This office is a medical clinic that offers comprehensive health care services, including illness diagnosis and care; sports exams; work and school physicals; gynecological exams; newborn and pediatric care; fracture care; lab services; EKGs; ear testing; and more.

It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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837 Park Ave. West, Princeton 815-872-0840 princetonparkdistrict.org/ Metro-Center A 25-yard indoor swimming pool is located inside this 50,000 square-foot recreation center. The complex also has a full-size gym, racquetball courts, weight room, cardiovascular room, a running and walking track, and locker rooms.

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Public Aid and Assistance Where can you – or others Information you know – go to get help?

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Terry Becker Routh (left) presents checks totaling $5,050 to Vanessa Hoffeditz, community services coordinator for Tri-County Opportunities Council and the Bureau County Food Pantry, 1019 N. Main St. in Princeton. The combined donation, presented in December, honors the memory of Terri Simon, editor of the Bureau County Republican from 2004 until her death in 2017.

Tri-County Opportunities Council

This is a community action agency, which was formed in 1965, and now serves nine counties, including Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside. Its goal is to study, prevent, alleviate and eliminate poverty.

It has an office in the Bureau County Food Pantry, at 1019 N. Main St., Princeton, and can be reached at 815-875-6064.

Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Department

The Princeton office is at 526 Bureau

Valley Parkway and can be reached at 815-872-5091. The Hennepin office is at 220 E. High St. and can be reached at 815-925-7326. The Lacon office is at 319 Sixth St. and can be reached at 309-2468074.

The health department offers programs such as WIC, genetics program, breast and cervical cancer program, lead poisoning prevention program, and low-cost blood testing.

Bureau County Food Pantry

This food pantry is at 1019 N. Main St., Princeton, and can be reached at 815875-6064. The food pantry serves more than 100 households per month within the county.

Hall Township Food Pantry

Hall Township Food Pantry is at 500 N. Terry St., Spring Valley, and can be reached at 815-663-2085. You can learn more about it online at http://www. halltwpfoodpantry.org/. Last year, the food pantry served nine communities and 3,653 families. At this pantry, clients “shop” with the assistance of volunteers.

That lets them find food they like.

Putnam County Food Pantry

The Putnam County Food Pantry is open at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday in the basement of Granville United Church of Christ, at 103 N. Church St., Granville. It can be reached at 815-339-2618. New clients must prove they live in the county.

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Addiction and mental health

Need help or know someone who does?

Agencies throughout the area can help residents cope with their issues.

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ARUKAH INSTITUTE OF HEALING

Address: 5 N. Dallas St., Princeton Phone: 815-872-2943 It offers holistic mental health care.

OPEN DOORS COMMUNITY COUNSELING

Address: 526 S. Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton

Phone: 815-875-4548 This office provides counseling to residents who are 18 years or older and who are Medicaid-eligible in Illinois.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Address: 120 Vernon St., Princeton Phone: 877-941-0346 Alcoholics Anonymous is a group aimed at helping people to stop their drinking.

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Address: 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton Phone: 815-872-5091, ext. 224 Online: cpasa.org Community Partners Against Substance Abuse serves Bureau and Putnam counties. CPASA’s mission is to cut down on substance abuse among youths in both counties.

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What should you look for when searching for a facility?

Liberty Village

1140 N. Sixth St., Princeton 815-875-6600 libertyvillageofprinceton.com Liberty Village is a not-forprofit provider that offers different levels of care.

Colonial Hall Care Center – Aperion

515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton 815-875-3347

Greenfield

508 Park Ave. East, Princeton 815-872-2261 greenfieldhome.org Greenfield is a licensed provider of sheltered care as well as independent living apartments for seniors.

Aperion Care Spring Valley

1300 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley 815-664-4708 aperioncare.com This is a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation center. It offers 24-hour care and physical, speech and occupational therapy every day of the week.

What should you look for when searching for a facility?

• Does the home have a current state license?

• Is the home certified to participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs, if the resident needs?

• Does the nursing home provide special services, such as specific diet or therapy, if the resident needs?

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Marvin Taets was reeling them in as fast as he could cast his bait into the Liberty Village Lake last May. The Friends, Fishing and Campfires event that day was part of the National Nursing Home Week celebration.

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• Is there a full-time program of physical therapy available for residents who need it?

• Are there occupational and speech therapy for residents who need them?

• Are there social services available to residents and their families?

• Does the nursing home have a varied program of recreational, cultural and intellectual activities for residents?

• Do the estimated monthly costs, including extra charges, compare favorably with those of other homes?

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• How is the general atmosphere?

• Do residents look well cared for and generally content?

• Is there a place for private visits with family and friends?

• Is there a written statement of residents’ rights?

• Is the home clean and orderly?

• Are toilet and bathing facilities easy for disabled patients to use?

• Are wheelchair ramps provided when necessary?

• Are there grab bars near the toilets and in bathing facilities, and are there handrails on both sides of the hallways?

• Is a physician available at all times, either on staff or on call, in case of emergency?

• Does the home have arrangements with a nearby hospital for quick transfer of residents in an emergency?

• Is emergency transportation readily available?

• Are pharmaceutical services supervised by a qualified pharmacist?

• Does a qualified pharmacist maintain and monitor a record of each resident’s drug therapy?

• Is there at least one registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on duty day or night?

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Veterans services

What does our area offer for those who served our county?

LaSalle Veterans’ Home

Address: 1015 O’Conor Ave., LaSalle Phone: 815-223-0303 Veterans in Bureau and Putnam counties can seek nursing services at this veterans’ home.

Granville American Legion

Address: 209 S. McCoy St., Granville

Hennepin American Legion

Address: Meetings are at the Hennepin United Meth-

odist Church at 421 E. Court St., Hennepin

Princeton American Legion; Princeton AMVETS; and Princeton Veterans of Foreign Wars

Address: 1549 W. Peru St. Phone: 815-872-1171 Online: http://www.princetonveterans.org/

Spring Valley American Legion

Address: 307 W. St. Paul St., Spring Valley Phone: 815-664-4400

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Veterans who took part in a Flag Day ceremony last year at Liberty Village in Princeton thank other veterans who are living in the facility for their service to the country.

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Which companies in area employ the most?

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Mary Beth Kerbs puts together a watch for one of MTM Recognition’s customers at the Princeton plant.

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What do they make?

From door closers to rifle parts to ethanol, a diverse range of products come from the Illinois Valley. Check out what is created at these local businesses.

BUREAU COUNTY LCN Allegion

121 W. Railroad Ave., Princeton 815-875-3311 Online at https://us.allegion.com/en/home/products/brands/ lcn.html LCN makes door closers and hardware — 35 different kinds of products. The products carry up to 30 years of operating life. When it comes to safety and security, LCN follows high standards so customers will find peace of mind knowing their buildings are protected.

LCN’s products are seen at hospitals, schools, correctional facilities and government buildings.

L.W. Schneider

1180 N. Sixth St., Princeton 815-875-3835 Online at lwschneider.com This family-owned company makes precision parts for firearms manufacturers. Almost every tactical rifle produced in the United States has a component made by L.W. Schneider.

The rifle parts they make include the magazine catch, ejec-

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L.W. Schneider’s Joey Freeman (left) explains his job to U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger during a 2015 tour of the Schneider facility in Princeton. tion port cover, forward assists, trigger guard, adjustable or fixed buttstock, receiver extension/buffer tube, lower receiver, upper receiver, bolt carrier group, charging handle and front sight. The pistol parts they make include the slide, frame and barrel.

They service some of the most recognizable names in firearms, such as Remington and Smith and Wesson.

PUTNAM COUNTY Marquis Energy

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11953 Prairie Industrial Parkway, Hennepin 815-925-7300 Online at marquisenergy.com Marquis Energy produces ethanol, having a production capability in excess of 300 million gallons per year.

Ethanol is a renewable fuel that is added as an oxygenate in gasoline.

The ethanol made at Marquis Energy is done through a fermentation process.

Every part of a corn kernel is used.

The Marquis family is no stranger to the area — they grew up within 20 miles of the building site in Hennepin.

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When it comes to teapots and teacups, there’s no shortage of either at Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past on Princeton’s South Main Street.

Austin Parker Naturals

Some of the items that are available here include teapots, coffee pots, tea sets, cookie jars, china, crystal, wine glasses, decanters, flatware, salt and pepper shakers, collectibles, jewelry, and even broken china that can be used for crafting purposes.

Hoffman’s has an extensive showroom that is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The store has winter hours as well, which are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

509 S. Main St., Princeton 815-875-1751 Online at austinparkernaturals.com In business for more than 25 years, Austin Parker Naturals offers products that will help its customers who are trying to live natural lifestyles.

They offer vegan, gluten free, additive fee products their customers can Not sure which tea to buy? The shelves at Ausfeel good about using. tin Parker Naturals in Princeton are filled with a The store sells natural foods, a variety of flavors. Just ask which one will fit your wide selection of tea, candles, needs. incense, jewelry, clothing and books.

It’s open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valley Coin-Jewelry-Pawn Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

123 W. St. Paul St., Spring Valley 815-663-2313 Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past Online at valley-coin-jewelry-pawn.com/index.html 513 S. Main St., Princeton Valley Coin-Jewelry-Pawn is the type of store customers 815-875-1944 can wander around with no idea about what they’ll see Online at patternsofthepast.com next. It has an extensive collection of jewelry and coins, and Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past was founded in 1944 by customers can buy or sell items there. The store also has Joseph Allen Murphey Jr. when the family bought an existmusical instruments, tools, computers, and electronic gading business. It’s a treasure trove of china, where customers getry. can find individual pieces to add to their collection or replace The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through pieces that have been broken.

Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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How did they start?

What were the first chapters for some well-known area businesses?

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Bea Verucchi is the matriarch of the Verucchi family, a legendary name and business, Verucchi’s Ristorante, in the Illinois Valley.

Verucchi’s Ristorante

Verucchi’s was founded in 1914 by Battista and Elizabeth Verucchi. Both Battista and Elizabeth were born in Pavullo, Italy, an area well-known for its food.

As the years passed, Verucchi’s continued to grow while some other restaurants in the region came and went. Known for its atmosphere, hospitality and great food, including Italian and American dishes, Verucchi’s expanded in 1969 when the Venetian Room was added on.

In 1948, Battista died, and Elizabeth died in 1975. Family members carried on with the business after their deaths. A carry-out business, Verucchi’s Italian Fried Chicken, was added in 1978. Verucchi’s Distinctive Catering began operating in 1980.

The restaurant continued to be operated by family members, including Arthur

“Buzz,” who died in 1992, and Jack, who passed away in 2002. Verucchi’s is now operated by Arthur’s wife, Beatrice, and their nine children.

600 N. Greenwood, Spring Valley 815-663-6431 verucchis.com Dinner hours: 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday; 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Monterey Mushrooms

Monterey Mushrooms’ story began in 1971 when the company was comprised of one mushroom farm in Watsonville, Calif. Since that time, a family-owned mushroom empire has grown. The company now has 10 locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

Monterey Mushrooms is now led by President and CEO Shah Kazemi. Today, the company has come a long way since it first opened the doors — it is the biggest mushroom grower in North America.

Monterey Mushrooms played a hand in making the portabella popular. And the company has led the way in the industry with its mushroom washing processes and a system that allows it to naturally enhance the mushrooms with extra Vitamin D. The company now employs 4,000 people throughout the country and grows 250 million pounds of mushrooms.

Monterey Mushrooms 27268 Highway 6, Princeton 815-875-4436 Online at http://www.montereymushrooms.com/our-story/

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Real Estate GRANVILLE

Population: 1,363 Houses: 607 Occupied: 576 Owner-occupied: 447 Renter occupied: 127 Renters: 22 percent Housing density: 634 houses/condos per square mile Median price for existing houses and condos: $188,448 Median gross rent: $438 Housing units with a mortgage: 240 Second mortgages: 1 Houses without a mortgage: 210 Median monthly housing costs: $706 Median real estate property taxes on housing units with mortgages: $1,988 Population density: 1,424 people per square mile Median year house/condo built: 1956 Median year apartment built: 1972

HENNEPIN

Population: 722 Houses: 430 Occupied: 384 Owner-occupied: 256 Renter occupied: 128 Renters: 33 percent Housing density: 82 houses/ condos per square mile Median price for existing houses and condos: $188,448 Median gross rent: $351 Housing units with a mortgage: 177 Second mortgages: 5

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Houses without a mortgage: 77 Median monthly housing costs: $805 Median real estate property taxes on housing units with mortgages: $2,428 Population density: people per square mile: 138 Median year house/condo built: 1967 Median year apartment built: 1975

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Population: 7,415 Houses: 3,917 Occupied: 3,567 Owner-occupied: 2,319 Renter occupied: 1,248 Renters: 35 percent Housing density: 582 houses/condos per square mile Median price for existing houses and condos: $207,663 Median gross rent: $405 Housing units with a mortgage: 1,360

Second mortgages: 10 Houses w/o a mortgage: 966 Median monthly housing costs: $675 Median real estate property taxes on housing units with mortgages: $2,418 Population density: 1,102 people per square mile Median year house/condo built: 1954 Median year apartment built: 1971

SPRING VALLEY

Population: 5,359 Houses: 2,603 Occupied: 2,381 Owner-occupied: 1,744 Renter occupied: 631 Renters: 27 percent Housing density: 670 houses/condos per square mile Median price for existing houses and condos: $150,084 Median gross rent: $500 Housing units with a mortgage: 904 Second mortgages: 32 Houses without a mortgage: 853 Median monthly housing costs: $721 Median real estate property taxes on housing units with mortgages: $2,694 Population density: 1,379 people per square mile Median year house/condo built: 1960 Median year apartment built: 1975

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How much land is farmed?

How much livestock?

Read on to find out.

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Agriculture census BUREAU COUNTY

Farms Number of farms: 1,056.

Land being farmed: 450,132.

Average size of a farm: 426 acres.

Market value of what’s sold Crop sales: $377,913,000.

Livestock sales: $42,278,000.

Average per farm amount: $397,908.

Government payments Total: $8,943,000.

Average per farm that receives a payment: $10,484.

Top crop items (by acres) Corn for grain: 270,914.

Soybeans: 112,144.

Forage-land used for all hay, grass silage, etc.: 3,597.

Wheat for grain, all: 2,151.

Winter wheat for grain: 2,151.

Top livestock inventory Layers: 137,434.

Hogs and pigs: 59,377.

Cattle and calves: 9,429.

Sheep and lambs: 659.

Principal farm operators by gender and age: Male: 946.

Female: 110.

Average age of principal operator: 57.8 years.

PUTNAM COUNTY

Farms Number of farms: 183.

Land being farmed: 60,135.

Average size of a farm: 329 acres.

Market value of what’s sold Crop sales: $79,280,000.

Livestock sales: $2,378,000.

Average per farm amount: $446,222.

Government payments Total: $1,727,000.

Average per farm that receives a payment: $11,145.

Top crop items (by acres) Corn for grain: 30,389.

Soybeans: 14,308.

Vegetables harvested, all: 841.

Sweet corn: 515.

Wheat for grain, all: 444.

Top livestock inventory Cattle and calves: 1,149.

Layers: 125.

Horses and ponies: 90.

Broilers and other meat-type chickens: 15.

Principal farm operators by gender and age: Male: 165.

Female: 18.

Average age of principal operator: 57.4 years.

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Agri-tourism Here’s a list of hobby farms, farmers markets and more in the area

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DESTINATIONS

Barn Quilts of Bureau County

More than 60 barn quilts are featured on farm buildings throughout Bureau County. Barn quilts, for those who don’t know, are quilt blocks designed and painted on MDO boards – a certain kind of plywood.

None of the quilts are made of fabric – they are all comprised of exterior paint.

Barn Quilts of Bureau County was started in 2014 by a group of area women who love quilts. The Quilt Trail was created as a way to highlight the area’s agricultural background, put a spotlight on the rural areas, and encourage agri-tourism in Bureau County.

Visitors can pick up maps in the Prouty Building, at 435 S. Main St. in Princeton. For additional information, email barnquiltsofbureaucounty@gmail.com.

Some of the popular events include the draft horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pulls and the carnival.

The 163rd annual fair will be Aug. 22-26, and it will feature a concert by singer Scotty McCreery on Aug. 23.

Putnam County Agricultural Museum

501 Old Highway 26, Hennepin 815-925-7560 This Ag Museum is located next to the historic Pulsifer House, which serves as the headquarters for the Putnam County Historical Society.

The museum houses antique farm equipment, an exhibit on the history of corn in the region and the country, as well as items of local historical significance.

No regular hours have been set, but the museum can be opened by special appointment, and it has an annual open house.

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Bureau County Fairgrounds Office: 811 W. Peru St., Princeton 815-875-2905 Online at bureaucountyfair.com For generations, the Bureau County Fair has been one of the top agri-tourism draws in the county. With its special blend of family fun, exciting events and rides, the Bureau County Fair is a multi-day festival that brings former residents back to the area to catch up with familiar faces and family.

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Stephen Rauh is the lead produce farmer for Hungry World Farm located at the former Plow Creek Farm in rural Tiskilwa.

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of 2017. Plow Creek was well known for its u-pick strawberries and fresh produce.

The property was passed on to a different non-profit ministry called Hungry World Farm.

Hungry World Farm will teach people about growing food, distribution and consumption, as well as having retreats and training people about farming techniques.

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BUREAU COUNTY Princeton Farmers Market

439 S. Main St., Princeton Contact: 815-875-2616 This seasonal open-air farmers market features fresh produce and homemade items.

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The dates are generally from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from May through October.

The 2018 market season will run from Saturday, May 26, through Saturday, Oct. 27.

Spring Valley Farmers Market

100 E. Dakota St., Spring Valley 815-303-4327 Fresh produce and more is offered at this seasonal farmers market, held in the parking lot of Heartland Bank and Trust.

The farmers market will be open from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays from June 20 to Oct. 3, 2018.

PUTNAM COUNTY Boggio’s Orchard and Produce

12087 Route 71, Granville 815-339-2245 boggiosorchardandproduce. com This farmers market, bakery and orchard is open daily, with the market being open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Sunday.

The farmers market offers fresh produce, baked goods and items for the kitchen. The orchard out back has a bunch of fun activities for children, including pedal cars, hay rides, corn maze, a petting zoo, pony rides, and tunnels of fun.

In the fall months, Boggio’s hosts an annual craft show with more than 200 vendors. It also allows people to feel like a farmer for a day by picking their own apples and pumpkins when they are in season.

Princeton Farmers Market, 439 S. Main St., is a seasonal open-air market that features fresh produce and homemade items.

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Bureau County Republican Reference Guide To submit news items Send an email with your news release to news@bcrnews.com.

News releases may also be mailed to Bureau County Republican, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356-0340, or dropped off at the newspaper office.

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