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By Goldie Currie [email protected]

SPRING VAL-LEY — Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini has announced his selection to fill the open Third Ward alderman seat on the council.

Marini introduced Spring Valley resident Deb Balti-kauski at Monday’s meet-ing. Marini said after think-ing long and hard about the open position, he felt the council — which is cur-rently made up of seven men — could use the pro-spective of a lady.

“This would enhance the council,” he said. “We all know women look at things differently than men. I think that outlook can be beneficial to our decisions and the people of Spring Valley.”

The council will vote at the next meeting on whether or not to seat Baltikauski. If seated, she

will fill the position until the next election in April 2015. Baltikauski will then have to run for the position if she wishes to keep her seat.

Update on west interceptor project

Alderman Dan McFad-den asked Spring Valley

City Engineer Larry Good for an update on the west sewer interceptor project, where the city is building a road to the interceptor in order to better maintain its services.

Good reported on the lack of communication with Homer Tree Service, the company hired to com-plete the tree removal por-

tion of the project. There are still a list of items the company is expected to finish, Good said.

“We’re in the process of sending another letter out and contacting the city attorney to try to get attention from someone,” he said.

By donna Barker [email protected]

LAMOILLE — Recent accomplishments and future goals were on the agenda at Tuesday evening’s open house and town hall meeting for the LaMoille Community Unit School District.

Held at LaMoille High School, Tues-day’s community meeting was attended by about 40 people, including several staff and members of the LaMoille School Board.

After a welcome by board President Mary Taylor, Superintendent Ricardo Espinoza led the group through a power point pre-sentation which updated the audience on

things like the school’s new website, tech-nology projects and new furniture, safety measures and emergency crisis plans, and the formation of a new strategic planning committee.

Espinoza said the school district has a new “robust” website, www.lamoilleschools.org, which includes a lot of timely infor-mation for the students and their families, the staff and the school board. Parents can communicate with the teachers through the website. Board members now get their meeting packets, which are traditionally about 100 pages long, online, saving the district a lot in paper costs, the superin-tendent said.

In the area of curriculum, Espinoza said the school has implemented a new academic progress testing which is done online at the beginning and end of the year to measure the individual student’s progress in reading, math and language arts, with the information used to develop work throughout the school year. The new Achieve 3000 program increases reading growth by using non-fiction reading, specifical-ly newspaper articles, with the program geared at all grade levels. The Title 1 reading and the Title 1 math programs have been revamped; Espinoza noted LaMoille is one of two area schools to have a Title 1 math program.

By Goldie Currie [email protected]

DEPUE — DePue resi-dents had the opportu-nity to attend an open house meeting at City Hall on Tuesday to view the first copy of the com-prehensive plan com-pleted by North Central Illinois Council of Gov-ernments.

Village officials and community members have been working with representatives from NCICG since the end of last summer to develop the map-like plan that provides guidelines and ideas on how to better improve the village.

Kendall Cramer, com-munity development coordinator of NCICG, reviewed the highlights of the plan. He pointed out that most of the plan-ning revolved around DePue’s lake and parks.

“The majority of the feedback we got back from community sur-veys and interviews with residents showed that the future of the town is dependent on saving the lake and revitalizing it,” he explained. “The message is the lake has always been important to the community, so we’re trying to make it better for the people.”

NCICG put most of its focus into Lake DePue, Lake Park and Memorial Park.

Some of the ideas they came up with included installing an observa-tion and fishing pier on

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Helping the Easter bunnyPrinceton High School Student Council members Fran Bowman (left) and Ann Sims help with a Student Council outreach Tuesday afternoon to stuff hundreds of plastic eggs with candy in preparation for Saturday’s annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Princ-eton Optimist Club. Among those helping with Tuesday’s undertaking were Student Council sponsor Tameran Polowy and Optimist members Bob Byrne and Dick Volker. The annual Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Park and the courthouse lawn on South Main Street.

If the city doesn’t hear back from the company, Good said they will fig-ure how much work will have to be deducted from their final payment.

Regulating the new LED signs

McFadden reported on discussion held at the most recent Legislative Committee meeting, in which aldermen dis-cussed ways to better regulate the new LED business signs. It was

mentioned that com-plaints are still being heard about the new-est signs, which were installed on Dako-ta Street earlier this month.

“I don’t think we can do anything about the existing (signs), but we’re trying to estab-lish something for future signs because there’s going to be more com-ing,” McFadden said.

Right now, the com-mittee is looking into other cities’ ordinances regarding LED signs for ideas to help better reg-ulate the issue.

Talking street improvements

Alderman Chuck Han-sen gave a brief update on the most recent Streets and Alleys Committee meeting. Aldermen were asked to select a street in their ward that needed the most repairs for this year’s street program.

Hansen expressed his frustrations with hav-ing the lack of funds for street repairs, especially since this year’s need may be greater following the harsh winter weather conditions.

“I’ve been chairman of

this since 1993, and I want to say we had more money back then to do the streets than we have now,” he said.

Marini agreed, and said that’s why the city pushed for the sales tax increase in the last elec-tion. The money collect-ed from the tax would have helped fund street repairs.

“People think their property taxes go towards it, and it doesn’t,” Han-sen said.

Marini wants to put the referendum question on the ballot again in next election, in hopes

residents will rethink the need and vote yes for a sales tax increase.

City clean-up day

Economic Develop-ment Director Debb Ladgenski announced the annual Spring Val-ley Booster Club’s city-wide clean-up day will be on April 26. Anyone is welcome to join in on helping to clean up trash around local parks and other parts of the city. The cleanup begins at 9 a.m.

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Teacher training and development is also an important part to the overall curriculum pro-gram, Espinoza said. A lot of staff develop-ment has been geared to the new Common Core Standards assess-ment program. Laptops have been provided for

all certified staff.As another compo-

nent of learning and curriculum, the dis-trict has also gotten new furniture at all three buildings. Other upgrades include com-mercial whiteboards for classrooms, a new stove and convec-tion oven for the high school, and a new press box, which was done in partnership with the

Athletic Boosters Club.As far as school

safety, Espinoza said the district has been working with area First Responders to help the district with its Emer-gency Crisis Response Plan. Emergency bags are now placed in each classroom. New maps for all buildings have been completed. The district is looking into getting security cam-

eras, as well as a phone system for classrooms and keyless entry sys-tem.

Looking at resources for the district, Espi-noza said the dis-trict was approved for a $500,000 Quali-fied Zone Academy Bond loan, at 0 per-cent interest. The dis-trict has also gotten a technology loan from Illinois State Board of Education, at a 2 per-cent interest rate. In-kind donations in cash, programs, discounts and professional devel-opment are also an important resource, as are rebate programs. The LaMoille Lions Club has been a great resource to the district in the use of its build-ing and donations to

the district in a variety of ways, he said.

Following a 30-min-ute tour of classrooms, Espinoza asked resi-dents to consider vol-unteering for the Stra-tegic Planning Com-mittee which will look at three-, five- and sev-en-year goals for the district. The areas to be discussed are cur-riculum, communica-tion and community outreach, facilities, technology and extra-curricular. Forms with more information and to volunteer for the committee are avail-able through the school office. Board of edu-cation member Kevin Anderson is chairing this committee.


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Buda says OK to 5K

Wyanet looks at village upkeep

Farm Bureau plans St. Louis trip

Cityclerk’sofficeisclosedFriday — In observance of Good Friday, the Spring Valley City Clerk’s office will be closed all day Friday. There will no be change in the garbage schedule. Any questions may be directed to the city clerk’s office at 815-664-4221.

BPART announces adjustments to

designated trip daysProceeds will be used for a Bureau Valley motivational

speaker

By Andrew [email protected]

BUDA — At Monday night’s meeting, the Buda Village board gave the go ahead for a Bureau Valley Paws 5K walk/run fun-draiser through village streets on June 14.

Buda will allow several streets in the village to be blocked off to traffic for the event. The vil-lage also approved a $250 donation to the event and the use of the rescue unit if necessary. The date of the walk/run is also the same day as the annual More on 34 citywide yard sale event.

At the meeting Trudi Buckman and Sydney Young, both of Bureau Valley School, presented information on planning for the fundraiser. Buck-man is a paraprofessional

at Bureau Valley School in Buda. Young is an after-school program coordi-nator. The walk/run will trace through the Buda streets by participants who will raise funds to help defray expenses for a motivational speaker.

The speaker will be Michael Tetrick. He will make presentations to all

grade levels of the Bureau Valley Schools on the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Buckman’s team is trying to raise $3,000 to defray expens-es for the presenter.

In addition to funds raised from registration fees for the walk/run, the group will accept dona-tions from local business-

es that can have their names placed on the backs of event T-shirts. The group will also host a concert on June 20.

Buda Village Superin-tendent Duane Roberts will be the announcer for the race. The group is also looking for vol-unteers to help with the water station at the finish line, registration, water and food distribution along the route, clean up, mile marker callers, results tabulation, tag pulling, T-shirt sales and walkers to remove debris from the route. Regis-tration will open at 7:30 a.m. with the race set to commence at 9 a.m. Fruits and mini-muffins will be available to par-ticipants. Pets on leashes will be permitted to walk with their owners.

Information on the speaker can be found at www.takethedirtroad.com. Buckman may be contacted at 815-915-6920 for further details and to volunteer.


By Becky [email protected]

WYANET– The upkeep of village property was discussed at length dur-ing the Wyanet Village Board meeting Wednes-day evening. There are issues with the ceme-tery, park, the sidewalk in front of Village Hall, the water tower and many streets.

Trustee Marilyn John-son, member of the Cemetery and Park Committee, brought to the board’s attention her concerns regarding the cemetery. There are many graves in need of dirt; weeds that need to be killed; and trees that need to be trimmed. The board is aware of the issues and does not have the manpower to get all the work com-pleted, but the board is also looking into ways to solve the problem such as hiring a college student or having volun-teers complete work.

There are also several needs at the park as well. Trustee Joe Law, also a member of the

Cemetery and Park Committee, said the park shelter is in need of a new roof, and the chimney needs tuck-pointed.

The board agreed to fix the sidewalk in front of Village Hall. The township will be sharing the cost to replace the sidewalk and providing manpower.

The board is still investigating why the water tower water level meter malfunctioned earlier in the year. Vil-lage President Bruce Hand recommended the board get a quote on a secondary device, so that there is never any question about the water level.

The Streets and Side-walk Committee will be meeting next week with village engineer Jack Kusek to evaluate the condition of the streets in the village. Trustee Jim Etheridge would like to create a road repair schedule where a number of roads are resurfaced each year.


The Bureau County Farm Bureau and Tri-State Travel will travel to St. Louis for a four-day, three-night trip from July 20-23.

The vacation package includes motorcoach trans-portation from Princeton,

three nights accommoda-tions, three breakfasts, one dinner, two kickback receptions, the St. Louis Arch tram, a full time tour director and luggage han-dling.

Tours will include Busch

Stadium, Laclede’s Landing, St. Louis Cathedral, Ralston Purina Farm, St. Louis Sci-ence Center, Grant’s Farm, Anheuser Busch Brewery and a narrated Mississippi River Cruise.

An informational pro-

gram about the trip will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Farm Bureau. The last day to sign up for the trip is May 30. For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

PRINCETON — Starting May 1, trips outside the Bureau and Putnam County service area will be adjusted in order to increase efficiencies in the Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit system and improve customer service.

The service adjust-ment is being made on under utilized routes provided by the Gate-way Services division of BPART, which pro-vides approximately 78 percent of all pub-lic transportation in Bureau and Putnam counties. At this time there are no changes for the other service providers of BPART.

“BPART has seen significant growth in recent years. On average, BPART pro-vides 6,400 trips per month which is an 18 percent increase over last year. The 12 BPART vehicles oper-ated by Gateway Ser-vices travelled more than 468,000 miles in 2013. The combina-tion of increased rides, higher than budgeted gas prices and greater than anticipated vehi-cle repairs, has led to a significant budget def-icit,” said Jeff Dean, president and CEO of Gateway Services Inc.

“In addition, a num-ber of new vehicles that were expected in December have not arrived. The defi-cit has made us re-evaluate our current services,” said Dean. “BPART has a fixed budget. There are only a certain amount of dollars that we are able to spend.”

A single bus will go to Peoria on Tues-days, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and it will arrive at 9 a.m. and leave at 2 p.m. Once a bus is full, BPART will be unable to sched-

ule any more riders to Peoria on that day.

Buses will also travel to Ottawa on Mondays and Fridays. There will be a single trip to Ottawa that will arrive at 9 a.m. and leave at 2 p.m. Once the bus is full, BPART will be unable to schedule any additional riders to Ottawa on that day.

Due to limited demand, trips to Ster-ling-Rock Falls and Dixon will no longer be provided.

“BPART is a very valuable service, and we need to take these steps to continue to provide the greatest amount of service to the public,” said Dean.

BPART is a partner-ship with Gateway Services in Princeton, St. Margaret’s Hospi-tal in Spring Valley, the Bureau County Senior Citizen’s Asso-ciation in Prince-ton and the Putnam County Achievement Services in Standard. To schedule a ride, a live dispatcher can be reached from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 877-874-8813.

BPART is a demand-response, curb-to-curb public transportation service. Unlike a route service, a rider calls the main dispatch, and a BPART driver will pick up a rider at their residence, take them to their destination, and take them back home, as long as the trip begins or ends in Bureau and Putnam counties.

Passengers may con-tact BPART to sched-ule a ride at least 24 hours in advance, and by noon the busi-ness day before a trip. BPART operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-day through Friday and limited service on Saturday.

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In other village news:• Village Superintendent Duane Roberts said a

high voltage electrical surge caused by a severe lightning storm on April 5 roasted the water pump control panel and other electronics in the water pumping facility. The control system will need a new processor. Roberts said the existing system is 20 years old and needs to be replaced anyway.

• The board gave Police Chief Brent DeVenney permission to tow cars parked in the 300 block of North Depot and to put no parking signs up in the area too. The road isn’t wide enough to handle parking on both sides of the street.

• The board approved the use of appropriate motor vehicle taxes to help pave local roads.

• A motion was approved to renew the license for the Buda bar.

Village Treasurer Virginia Bollinger said the village needs help hiding Easter eggs at 9 a.m. this Saturday. Volunteers should call the village office.

In other business:• The board approved the vacant village main-

tenance position be posted and authorized Hand to hire part-time help as needed in the interim. Applications are being accepted at Village Hall.

• Four ordinances were approved that docu-ment the placement of signs in the city. The signs are to show the designated truck route; the streets where trucks cannot go; and no parking signs near the ball diamonds. Several other ordi-nances were postponed until next month.

• The purchase of new water meters was tabled again until next month. The committee is going to meet with Princeton to discuss some ideas.

• Village Police Chief Todd Marquez provided the board with his department’s monthly activity report. Marquez would like to remind residents to keep their car doors locked. Other small towns have had cars broken in to.

• CPASA and Wyanet Police Department will be collecting unused or expired medication from 9 a.m. to noon on April 26 at Village Hall.

• Marquez requested new bulletproof vests for himself and the part-time police officers. The board will receive 50 percent of the total cost back from a grant. The K-9 will qualify for a free bulletproof vest.

• LaPorte Mowing was awarded the contract for mowing of the parks and ball field.

• Liquor licenses were renewed for The Outhouse, Socks Place and the VFW.

• Water hydrants are being flushed which could cause discoloration of the drinking water.

The next regular meeting of the Wyanet Village Board is at 7 p.m. May 13 at Village Hall.

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It’s National Telecommunicators Week!This week’s telecommunicators’ meeting at the E-911 office in Princeton was the ideal time to photograph those individuals who answer your 911 calls. Cel-ebrating National Telecommunicators Week are Director Diana Stiles (front row, from left), Julie Dean, Jenn Hand and Heather Egler. Pictured in the back row are Stacie Shofner (from left), Dawn Porter and Dan Francisco. Absent from photo are dispatchers Joy Willstead and Marc Cain.

the lake; restoring the old train depot and moving it to the park to be used as a concession area with restrooms; installing a stage area within the park to utilize for community events throughout the year and redeveloping Memorial Park entirely by installing a second soccer field, a playground area, parking lot and con-cession stand.

“The goal would be to try to get people to DePue to see how beauti-ful its’ lake is and why it’s important to save it,” Cramer explained.

With DePue being a part of the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway and the American Discov-ery Trail, which stretches coast-to-coast, Cramer said it’s important to pre-serve the nature within the village, which could potentially attract visi-tors to the area.

A lingering issue with planning, however, is DePue’s Superfund site, which Cramer estimated covers about 950-acres of land.

“It’s all dependent

on the level of cleanup that will be done,” he explained. “What’s the (Environmental Protec-tion Agency) going to say? And what will be the restrictions on how to use the land after the cleanup?”

The process is going to take a lot of community support and effort, but it’s something NCICG is positive the village will get through and keep moving forward.

“The people of DePue, the mayor especially, continues to work to get it cleaned up and have communications with the responsible parties,” Cramer said. “I think definitely with this lake,

DePue could be a really cool location for people to come once they get here. We’re really trying to develop it into a space that could be recognized regionally.”

There will be a pub-lic hearing for residents to talk about the com-prehensive plan at 5:30 p.m. April 28 at City Hall. Immediately following the public hearing, the planning commissions team will meet and dis-cuss their thoughts on the plan. Following that meeting, the village board will meet at 7 p.m. (April 28) and is expected to approve the plan.


BCR photo/Goldie CurrieKevin Lindeman (left), economic development district director and senior plan-ner of NCICG, talks with Kendall Cramer, community development coordinator of NCICG, about the potential future plans for DePue during Tuesday night’s open house, where residents gathered to view the first copy of the village’s comprehensive plan developed by NCICG.

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“The goal would be to try to get people to DePue to see

how beautiful its’ lake is and why it’s important to save it.”

Kendall Cramer

Water main flushing in PrincetonPRINCETON — In

preparation for the semi-annual water main flush-ing, the city of Princ-eton Water Department has increased the chlo-rine level in the water. Residents may notice a strong odor of chlorine. If the odor is objection-

able for drinking, keep a pitcher of water in a refrigerator for drinking. The chlorine will dissi-pate from the water after a few minutes.

The semi-annual, city-wide water main flushing will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday

and continue for approx-imately two weeks. Cus-tomers may experience a strong chlorine odor, cloudy or discolored water and brief periods of low water pressure. For more information, call the water plant at 815-879-8066.

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Contributed graphicResidents had the opportunity to view numerous maps of DePue that show-cased potential plans that could be done to help revitalize the village. The map was designed by Jeff Bergfeld, landscape architect of Bergfeld Studio, and shows possible improvements to Lake DePue, Lake Park and Memorial Park.

Our heartfelt appreciation...... from the Gelsomino familyOur beloved Danny was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung, spine and

brain cancer on February 6, 2012. He fought his horrific cancer with courage and dignity but sadly passed away on March 18, 2014. During those 25 months, Danny exemplified the meaning of a positive attitude, hope, strength, love of family and friends and love for His God.

All during his journey, our family was incredibly blessed by an outpouring of support, concern, love and most of all, prayers from so many people. His six month diagnosis turned into 25 months of life. The power of prayer defined some real miracles as Danny could have died several different times. God listened to the prayers being said on his behalf and Danny did have some quality of life even though his body was ravaged with cancer.

During his eulogy at his Mass of Christian Burial, his best friend, Ron Griggs, began simply stating, Born March 21, 1969 - Died March 18, 2014. He described Danny’s life in the - (dash). As he explained, it was the dash that made Danny’s life so important because of Danny’s love for his children, his parents, sister, relatives and friends. He also talked about Danny’s humor, his career at Accenture, his love of sports and the values Danny had that made him the special person he was.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who took Danny’s journey with us.....Father Jeffrey Stirniman who gave Danny and our family so much comfort; his outstanding team of doctors at Central DuPage Cancer Center; the kind people who sent cards, made visits, brought food, sent flowers, plants and gifts; called; made memorial contributions to the trust fund set up for Kasey and Nathan and to family and friends who came to the hospital to comfort us. We’d also like to thank Julia and Keith Cain for the gorgeous floral tributes; Ron Griggs for the memorable eulogy; Chuck Brady for a special reading; Emilia Aim and Ken Plese who provided the beautiful music at the mass; the pallbearers, Dr. James Stasko, Bobby Stasko, Jim Schmitz, Steve Nelson, Jerry Gelsomino, Norm Vandermoon, Ron Griggs, Roseann Darabaris, Tim Boudreau, Robert Schoolman, Chuck Brady, Jim Ryan, Todd Benson and Tom Michel; St. Louis Council of Catholic Women and especially the set-up crew for the Celebration of Life Luncheon - Bea and Gary Coates, Jan and Steve Esme and Vicky and Ray DeMay; the women from the parish who provided the delicious food; Bob May and Dan Legner, ushers and Ian and Isaac Legner, servers. To the students and staff at St. Louis School, please know that your cards were especially appreciated.

One of Danny’s happiest memories was being last year’s recipient of the Jay Braida Memorial Golf Open. Thank you Donna Braida, Steve Nelson, Eric and Rachel Waca, Jeff and Linda Berry, Sue Garvin, Celia Gowers, Michael Robinson, Chirs Waca, Jen and Tim Forristall and Kathy and Charlie Waca. To the members of the Princeton Class of 1987 who supported Danny in so many ways, thank you so much.

During this holy Lenten season, Danny walked with Jesus and carried his own cross. And - God welcomed him home to eternal life and happiness in heaven.

God bless you, Jeanie, Vince, Amy, Kasey and Nathan

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Althea KrapffOHIO, Ill. — Althea A. Krapff, 100, of Ohio, Ill., passed

away Monday, April 14, 2014, at Perry Memo-rial Hospital in Princeton.

She was born June 11, 1913, in Ohio, Ill., to Joseph Hawks and Clara (Kieffer) Hawks. She graduated from Ohio High School in 1931. She worked at Dolan Insurance Agen-cy for more than 25 years.

She was a ray of light in so many lives. A sweet, loving and strongly independent woman who lived for her family, friends and neighbors. A sort of super-woman in her own right, often described by others in one simple word: amazing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crossword puzzles, reading, music, and watching the Chicago Cubs. She was known for her chocolate pudding cookies and caramels.

Always giving, no one left Althea’s home empty handed. Always positive, it was impossible to be in a bad mood when she was around. Always humble, she led a simple small-town life and wouldn’t have it any other way. A shining example whose lessons will live on in all of the lives she touched. The world is a better place because she was in it.

She is survived by her daughter, Rita (Bob) Wittmer of Danvers; two sons, Walter “Pete” (Sue) Krapff of Farm-ington Hills, Mich., and Richard “Dick” (Barb) Krapff of Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hawks; her mother, Clara Hawks; a daughter, Janice Piper; a grandchild, Cheri Menk; two sisters, Alice Warkins and Inez Kessell; one brother, Merville “Chick” Hawks; and a good friend, Howard.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with Pastor Gene Vincent officiating. Burial will follow in the Van Orin Repose Cemetery at the Bache Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 17, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Ohio First Responders.

Elsie MerrillWALNUT — Elsie A. Merrill, 94, of Walnut, for-

merly of Ohio, Ill., died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home in Walnut.

Elsie was born March 7, 1920, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Lawrence) Wild-man. She was united in marriage to Earl D. Merrill on Sept. 16, 1939, in Prophetstown. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2009.

Elsie helped on the farm and was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ohio and her grandchildren were her main focus in her life.

She is survived by her two sons, David Merrill of Dale, Texas, and Dan (Carol) Merrill of Ohio, Ill.; four grandchildren, Janet (Scott) Johnson of Ohio, Ill., Penny (Bill) Benson of Machesney Park, Cindy (Bill) Wolf of Princeton and Scott (Ana) Merrill of Somonauk; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, hus-band, two sisters and one brother.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Cre-mation rites will be accorded after visitation. Pri-vate graveside services will be held Saturday, April 26, in the Limerick Cemetery in Kasbeer with the Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of the Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating.

A memorial has been established in her memory.Condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneral-

home.com.

Lelah IsaacsonPRINCETON — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princ-

eton passed away Friday, March 21, 2014.Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thurs-

day, April 17, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be a later date.

ObituariesMoreno enters guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter

By Donna [email protected]

PRINCETON — A Spring Valley man has pleaded guilty in Bureau County Court to the Class 3 felony of involuntary manslaughter.

Angel E. Moreno, 20, entered a blind plea of guilty on Monday before Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei.

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Repub-lican, Spring Valley Police received a 911 call on Jan. 4 in reference to a man who had been shot in the leg and was not breathing. Police found Kyle W. Zinser, 23, of Spring Valley dead in the basement of a residence at 127 W. Minnesota St. After investigating, officers believed Zinser’s shotgun wound had been made several hours before medical help was sought by Moreno.

On Jan. 10, Moreno was indicted by a Bureau Coun-ty grand jury for the Class 3 felony of involuntary manslaughter. He was accused of recklessly discharg-ing a firearm on Jan. 4 and unintentionally causing the death of Kyle Zinser.

According to the Bureau County Circuit Clerk’s website, Moreno was set to appear for a pre-trial hear-ing on Monday, but instead entered the blind plea of guilty to the involuntary manslaughter charge.

The judge set Moreno’s sentencing hearing for 1:15 p.m. May 21. The judge revoked Moreno’s $50,000 bond, and the Spring Valley man remains in custody in the Bureau County Jail.

Moreno faces up to five years in Illinois Department of Corrections.

Editor’s note: BCR reporter Goldie Currie assisted with background for this article.


Meeting Minutes

New controls are added in DixonBy Matt Mencarini

Shaw Media Service

DIXON – In the two years since former Comp-troller Rita Crundwell was arrested at City Hall, lots of changes have been made – and more are to come.

The city hired a new finance director, Paula Meyer, and its first city administrator, David Nord. In November, residents will vote on whether to change the city’s form of govern-ment.

In the next few months, the city will get a review of its new accounting practic-es, a new employee hand-book and a policies-and-practices manual.

Last week, Meyer, Nord and Mayor Jim Burke met with Sauk Valley Media’s Editorial Board to discuss those changes, in addi-tion to Crundwell’s time in Dixon and the two years since her arrest.

Sikich, a Naperville-based accounting firm, will be brought in to evalu-ate the city’s separation of duties in the finance department, Meyer said.

“What their intention is, or what their proposal is, is they’ll come in and look at the controls that I’ve set up and make recom-mendations for additional controls,” she explained.

Like most municipalities and even small business-es, Dixon doesn’t have an ideal separation of duties to eliminate the chance of theft.

“With that (small) size of an office, there is no way

we will ever have appropri-ate separation of duties,” Meyer said. “It cannot be done. We have to spend a lot more money to do that, and that doesn’t make any financial sense. That will never happen.”

But new controls can make up for inadequate separation of duties, she said.

The city has added an employee in the finance department, since Meyer was hired in September 2012.

Five employees now work under Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson. Meyer has lim-ited, by design, her ability to update or input informa-tion into the city’s account-ing system.

Each of the five employ-

ees has a different respon-sibility, from inputting changes, printing and mailing checks. No single employee can individually complete the entire pro-cess, Meyer said.

And while the city no lon-ger writes checks – another change by design – two sig-natures would be needed on a check if the system broke down and a written check was required.

Employee handbookNord is working on the

city’s employee handbook and policies-and-practices manual.

“We are looking not just to be reactive with these things,” Nord said.

Nord wants the city to move away from the approach “This is the way we’ve always done it,” or,

“This is the way I was told to do it,” which he has heard since he was hired in November.

“We’re putting things in writing,” Nord said. “Things as we become aware of will be part of that. Things that we could even think might happen will be put in that, as well.

“We don’t want to have to keep responding to things as they come to a head. We want to cut them off before they actually happen.”

A draft of the employee handbook could be given to the city council for review soon, Nord said, and after that is approved, he will turn his focus to the poli-cies-and-practices manual.


Althea Krapff

Bureau County Board PRINCETON — The Bureau County Board conduct-

ed the following business at its April 10 meeting at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton:

• Appointed Jane Piccatto of Ladd to represent District 24 on the Bureau County Board, filling the unexpired term of board member Rob Pozzi, who died March 5 after an extended illness.

• Reappointed Robert Sprowls as a trustee to the Sheffield Fire Protection District for a three-year term; Ronald Lootens as a trustee to the Manlius Fire Protection District for a three-year term; and Dennis Faber as trustee to the LaMoille Fire Protection District for a three-year term.

• Appointed Barry Welbers as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Heard from Buildings and Grounds Committee Chairman Kristi Warren the county is working on loose end issues with the new radio/vehicular antenna/communications upgrade for the county. A final payment of $78,000 to Starved Rock Communications will be denied until issues are revolved, Warren said.

• Unanimously approved a resolution opposing Illinois Senate Bill 3263 which would take control of wind farm projects from local counties and place the control in the hands of the state. Board mem-bers were also encouraged to contact their legisla-tors to voice their opinions on the bill.

• Approved an ordinance as presented from Bureau County Emergency Management Agency Director Keenan Campbell for the transition of the former ESDA office to an EMA department to correlate more with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the federal EMA program.

• Approved painting and new carpet to renovate a storage area in the basement of the courthouse into the Bureau County Emergency Management Agency office, at a cost of $1,595 for the painting project and $2,240 for the flooring work.

• Heard from health department board repre-sentative Loretta Volker the Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) has hired a firm to produce a local movie on concerns dealing with prom night. The film will be shown locally and will feature area families, officials and residents, she said.

• Heard from Volker the health department is asking its landlord, Perry Memorial Hospital, to look at safety concerns within the building.

• Granted a conditional use permit to Northern Partners Co-op to build two new grain bins in LaMoille Township.

• Approved a proclamation designating April 14-18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Kathryn Krieger

City: Princeton; currently attending college in Holland, Mich.

Where did you grow up: Princ-eton.

Family: Parents, David and Kami; brother, Matthew, and his wife, Maggie; and brother, Ethan, and his wife, Trina.

Pets: None.

Occupation: College student.

What is the last song you lis-tened to: “Forever Reign” by Hill-song United.

What is the last book you read: “Love Does” by Bob Goff.

What is the last television show you watched: “Full House.”

If you were stranded on a des-ert island and could have just

one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Lobster, man-goes and Dr. Pepper!

What is your favorite local restaurant: Kramer’s Kitchen or Monical’s Pizza.

If someone handed you a mil-lion dollars, how would you spend it?: I would pay for college, take my whole family on a vaca-tion, donate a lot of it to church and organizations that work to end slavery, and save the rest.

People would be surprised to know that you: I was born with no enamel on my teeth.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The excellent music department at Princeton High School!

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be?: I think we could all greatly benefit by having an Arthur’s Garden Deli!

6 Perspective


PerspectiveBureau CountyRepublican

Serving Bureau County SinCe 1847

Sam R FisherPublisher

Terri Simoneditor

Everyone is equal here

If it sounds too good to be true ...

I recently had dinner with friends who happen to run a bed and breakfast, and we were dis-cussing the fact that I was con-tacted by a reporter from a local newspaper asking us why we were one of the only businesses listed as gay friendly in Central Illinois. These friends, besides being great people whose company I very much enjoy, also happen to be gay. They asked me if I was con-cerned about backlash because we were openly supportive of the LGBT community, and I — with-out hesitation — responded abso-lutely not.

Let me preface this discus-sion with stating that I grew up in Southern California in the theater community which means per capita I probably have more gay friends than most people do. For me it was and is “the norm.” When we started our business nine years ago, we did so with the full intention of being a business for EVERYONE. This means, I don’t care what your race, gender, religion, ethnicity or sexual orien-tation is ... you are welcome.

My job as an innkeeper is one and one only, and that is hospital-ity. This means I will and do treat everyone with equal respect. I feed everyone the same, carefully

prepare food filled with love and passion, provide everyone with a comfortable room to sleep in and converse casually with everyone without judgment.

This is why this question per-turbed me. My friends suggested that perhaps people would choose not to stay with us because we were “gay friendly,” which is something I can’t even wrap my head around.

Upon first glance at our inn you will notice one distinct character-istic, and that is an eclectic and diverse mix of artifacts from all over the world. These items repre-sent cultures, people, religions and ethnicities of all kind. Our view is one of inclusion, and that is sim-ply who we are. So the notion that somehow our desire to include others would inherently exclude some seems counterintuitive.

Yet, I suspect that for some, they simply cannot get past the fact that they will be sharing a home with others who may some-how represent something they

fundamentally disagree with. And you know what? That’s fine. Out of respect to those people if it offends them that deeply than I will say that perhaps this isn’t the right place for them to stay. There are many other options for them where they will feel more comfort-able, but I refuse to compromise my fundamental belief that all of us are created equal and should be treated equally.

My friends applauded my stance but I wanted to tell them I don’t deserve applause for what I think should be natural. If you are run-ning a business that provides services to the general public, you cannot willfully exclude anyone. It doesn’t make business sense. People have the right to choose to either frequent your business or not, but a smart business owner shouldn’t discriminate against anyone.

So like I say, everyone is wel-come here. We want them to come, relax, have a good time, eat some great food and get the opportunity to be pampered equally.

Monika Sudakov is the chef and innkeeper at the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield. She can be reached at [email protected].

“If it sounds too good to be true, then chances are it is.”

Through the years I have written numerous articles on scams, and I have often heard that too-good-to-be-true statement from Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson and Princeton Police Chief Tom Root. My mind is programmed to think scams.

So you can understand my skepticism a couple months back when I had a message on my home answering machine saying I had overpaid on a col-lege bill for our youngest daughter. According to the message, the col-lege apparently was going through some old accounts and discovered my overpayment and needed to verify some information before a reimbursement check could be mailed to me.

A college returning money? I think not. First of all, my daughter had graduated from that college nearly nine years ago, and they were just now discovering an overpayment? Second, my husband would have written those checks, and the phone message was directed specifically to me, not my husband. Third, what kind of additional information was needed, and why did they need it? It smelled like a scam to me.

I wasn’t even going to respond to the message at first, but the more I thought about it, the more indig-nant I became that someone was using the name of the university as a cover scam. So I called the uni-versity’s general office to ask about the validity of the phone numbers left on the message. I was informed that, yes indeed, the phone numbers were legitimate numbers from the university’s accounting office.

I was then transferred to the accounting office where I spoke with the lady who had left the message at my house. She said I had overpaid on a college bill and had $150 coming to me.

But like Doubting Thomas in the Bible, I still didn’t believe. I explained that my daughter graduated eight years ago. I questioned if she had the right spelling of names for me and my daughter. Yes, yes, yes, things had been checked and rechecked, and I was the one who overpaid. She just wanted to verify I still had the same mailing address and the check from the univer-sity would be cut and mailed the next day.

I verified the information. One week later, I got the check and deposited the money in our bank account.

Life goes on; and life is good; and the university door was closed ... or so I thought.

About three weeks ago, there was another message on my home answering machine, from the same lady. Yes, it seems there had been a mistake after all and I was not the one who deserved the reimbursement check. The university needed its money back. Since she saw that I had deposited the check, I would have to write them a check for $150, the lady said. (I won-dered what she thought I would have done with the reimbursement check? Keep it and frame it?)

We were in Utah at the time of the second message. Though it certainly wasn’t the highlight of my vaca-tion, I have to admit we all got a chuckle or two out of it.

So I now believe the money probably is not mine. I will have to write that check and reimburse the col-lege for the money which it had said was mine, but was not. I certainly don’t want anyone to get in any kind of trouble over the mistake.

But still, I am waiting a bit before I send out that check. After all, I could get another phone message saying that yet another mistake had been made, and I do indeed get to keep the money.

But chances are, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at [email protected].

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First Amendment“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free

exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Life&Arts Scholarship — Perry Memorial Hospital Aux-iliary is accepting applications for its 2014 health career scholarship awards. See Page 8.

Trivia night — Gateway Services will hold its trivia night beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 3. See Page 8.

Community NotesWoodcrafters meeting

PRINCETON — The Woodcrafters of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton. Show and tell will begin at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Gary Moreland will showcase his inlay work using various types of contrast-ing wood to produce a unique art form.

Tea Party meetingPRINCETON — “We the People”

Tea Party will hold an open meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 24 in the Bureau County Republican Newspaper conference room, 800 Ace Road, Princeton. Steven Tucker will talk about Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act.

Cemetery clean-upOHIO — The spring clean up for

Union Cemetery in Ohio will begin at 9 a.m. April 26. All old decorations will be picked up and discarded. To save decorations, they should be

removed immediately. New decora-tions can be put out after the clean-ing is finished.

Art showPERU — The Zonta Club of LaSalle-

Peru will hold an art show from 2 to 5 p.m. April 27 at MarkAllen’s American Kitchen, 1402 Peoria St., Peru. Tickets are $25 per person and give attendees a chance to win the donated art. Tickets can be purchased at MarkAllen’s. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. To reserve a table or for more information, call Ann at MarkAllen’s at 815-220-0642.

Items wantedMENDOTA — The Mendota Museum

and Historical Society is looking for Mendota-related handmade quilts or quilted items to display in the country chapel during the Railroad Crossing Days and Country Fair on June 14. They are also looking for anyone inter-ested in demonstrating the art of quilt-ing during that day. For information, contact the museum at 815-539-3373 or email [email protected].

Make Someone Happy• Happy birthday on Friday to Jeffrey Dean. From your friends at Princeton

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Area Easter egg huntsTiskilwa

All children in the Tiskilwa com-munity between 2 years old and the third grade are invited to an Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Allen Murphy family, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reagan Middle School playground. In case of rain, the egg hunt will take place at the bus loading area.

PrincetonThe fifth annual

Queen’s Easter egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Building at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. There will be four age division for children ages 0-3, ages 4-6, ages 7-9 and ages 10-12.

MaldenThe Malden eighth-grade cheer-

leading squad will host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday on the

lawn area behind the school. Any child from 9 months old to the fourth grade is welcome to come. Prizes will be awarded. Everyone will find eggs and receive a goody bag. In case of

rain, the egg hunt will be in the school.

SheffieldThe Lions Club and

Knights of Columbus will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sheffield Homecoming Park.

DePueThe DePue Booster Club will

hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday in the DePue

School gymnasium. A bake sale will start at 9 a.m. Saturday.

BudaBuda will hold its Easter egg hunt at

10 a.m. Saturday at Stewart Park.

Birthday partyAlbee

A surprise 85th birthday party for Inga Albee will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 406 E. Dover Road in Princeton. An elevator is available. Friends and family are invited to stop by and enjoy some cake and ice cream. Albee

Princeton Elks Lodge’s February and March Teens of the Month

Photo contributedBureau County teens were honored Feb. 21 at an Elks Teen of the Month lun-cheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. February representatives are (front row, from left) Vanessa Martinez of Ohio, Lindsay Hartwig of Princeton, Ashley Keegan of Hall, Laura Rieker of LaMoille and Caleb Strom of Princeton; and (back row) Clarissa Gerrard of Hall. They are pictured with Penny Best, Elks Teen of the Month chair. Missing from the photo are Joseph Jagiella of St. Bede, Min Gyun Hwang of St. Bede, Daniel Trone of Bureau Valley and Kalie Rumbold of Bureau Valley. Rieker, Keegan and Hartwig were named the Teens of the Month.

Photo contributedBureau County teens were honored March 21 at an Elks Teen of the Month luncheon sponsored by Princeton Elks Lodge 1461. March representatives are (front row, from left) James Peacock of St. Bede, Laura Behrends of Princeton, Janelle Norden of Bureau Valley, Jessica Birkey of Princeton and Tucker Schoff of Bureau Valley; and (back row) Josh Weber of Ohio, James Berry Smith of LaMoille, Nicholas Scheri of Hall and Trevor Urbanski of Hall. They are pictured with Penny Best, Elks Teen of the Month chair. Missing from the photo is Christo-pher Sampson of St. Bede. Birkey, Norden and Sampson were named the Teens of the Month. The teen representatives were chosen by their schools based on their character, leadership, scholarship, service and community service.

St. Bede Academy prepares for annual auction night fundraiser

PERU — St. Bede Acad-emy will hold its annual auction on April 26. Each year the Auction Gala raises money to help off-set the cost of tuition for St. Bede Academy stu-dents.

A live and silent auction will take place. Live auc-tion items include trips to Greece, Barbados, Pana-ma and Antigua, various sporting events and many St. Bede specialty items.

“Wonderful Items pro-vided by our donors and our generous guests dedi-cated to “funding the gap” make the annual event a success,” said Bonnie Prokup, auction coordina-tor.

Last year’s auction net-ted $194,000. The goal this year is $200,000 to help fund the gap of the tuition at St. Bede Acad-emy. Fundraising events are held year-round to

assist the cost of tuition.The St. Bede Acade-

my auction is held at St. Bede with an attendance of more than 300 guests. Tickets are still available and includes full bar, appetizers, dinner, des-sert, coffee bar and enter-tainment including a band and dancing following the auction. A complete list-ing of auction items can be found on at www.st-bede.com.

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Neponset Grade School participates in National Anti-Bullying DayNeponset Grade Schools students show off their Stop Bullying shirts as part of a nationwide effort to speak out against bullying. On Feb. 27, Neponset Grade School hosted events as part of National Stop Bullying Day. In an effort to bring greater awareness to the problem of bullying, students wore pink and partici-pated various in stop bullying classroom activities.

Religion BriefsWomen at our BEST meeting

OGLESBY — Women at our BEST (building, encouraging, strengthening and teaching) will hold its first meet-ing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 26 at the Oglesby Union Church. This year, they will focus on building better relationships.

The evening’s guest speaker, Alne Elechicon Hartog of Des Moines, Iowa, will present her program “Be Intentional.” She will discuss the per-sonal relationship with God. Music will be provided by Tari Sangston of Spring Valley. Mary Black of Oglesby will pres-ent an online scrapbooking feature.

This event is open to all women and there is no charge. Free nursery ser-vice and home-made refreshments will be provided.

Salad luncheonPERU — St. John’s Lutheran Church,

at the corner of Shooting Park Road and Peoria Street in Peru, will hold its annual salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1. The luncheon, which fea-

tures a variety of homemade salads, cost $7. Reserved seating in available for groups with a limited lunch hour.

Tiskilwa Community vacation Bible school planned

TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Community vacation Bible school will be held June 16-19. The sessions will run from 6 to 8 p.m. All Tiskilwa churches are involved. All children from age 4 to eighth grade are invited to join. To enroll a child, call Sherrie at 815-646-4156.

Spaghetti dinnerSPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley

United Church of Christ will host its 30th annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 26 in the church hall. The menu consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, butter, assorted homemade desserts and beverage. The cost for adults is $7, for children ages 5-12 is $4 and preschoolers eat free. Drive-up or walk-in carryout order are avail-able. Tickets are available from church members or at the door.

PMH Auxiliary offers scholarshipPRINCETON — The

Perry Memorial Hospi-tal Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2014 health career scholar-ship awards.

Scholarship applica-tions may be obtained from the guidance office of an high school in Bureau County, Illinois Valley Community Col-

lege or Sauk Valley Com-munity College. They may also be obtained from the hospital mar-keting department, gift shop or online at www.perrymemorial.org.

The applicant must be from Bureau County and must be accepted at an accredited school in which they are pur-

suing a health career. The deadline for the applications is May 1. The scholarship will be awarded at the Auxilia-ry’s annual dinner meet-ing in June.

For more information, call the Perry Memo-rial Hospital marketing department at 815-876-4481.

Gateway Services plans trivia nightHENRY — Gateway

Services will hold its trivia night on May 3 at the River Valley Bowl, on the corner of Route 29 and Route 18 in Henry. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., a meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the trivia competition begins at 6:30 p.m.

Teams will consist of 8 people. Individuals can be matched up to for a team that evening. Advance tickets are $15 per person and $20

at the door. The cost includes a chicken and spaghetti dinner. Pur-chase the team’s tick-ets in advance and be entered in a drawing for $50.

Gateway will sell answers, mulligans, at the door for $5 each. Prizes will be $300 for the first-place team, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.

There will be a silent auction, raffles, 50/50 drawing and door prizes.

To donate an item for the fundraiser, contact Tracy Wright at 815-875-4548, ext. 228 or Mary Jane Thornton at 309-364-2208.

To sign up a team and pay in advance or for more information, con-tact Wright. Advance tickets will also be avail-able at Gateway in Princ-eton, 406 S. Gosse Blvd.; the Gateway Henry site, 511 School St., from 8 to 9 a.m. weekdays; and from Thornton.

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Between the Lions — The LaMoille/Ohio Lions baseball and softball fields are on the diamond. See page 11 for team fea-tures.

Bureau County All-Time Track and Field Records

THE BOYSGreg Groat (Princeton) 58-9 1990Greg Groat (Princeton) 189-1 1991Nate Norman (Princeton) 24-1 1/2 1998

Adam Sanden (Bureau Valley) 45-0 1/2 2009Lonnie Hewitt (Buda Western) 6-10 1/4 1977James Dove (Princeton) 14-7 2012D.J. Glynn (Hall) 10.4 1998

D.J. Glynn (Hall) 21.6* 1999D.J. Glynn (Hall) 48.44* 1999Pat Hodge (Princeton) 1:53.3+ 1976Tom Swan (Princeton) 4:11.9*+ 1968

Jason Bill (Bureau Valley) 9:16.6 2002

Brent Barth (St. Bede) 14.1 1977

Rick Allen (Princeton) 40.2 1991Princeton 43.6 1994(A. Towne, S. Hard. D. Rapp, J. Harris)

Princeton 1:29.9 2005 (S. Howard, J. Doze, A. Hartz, E. Holshbach)Princeton 3:21.8+ 1975 (D. Stocking, E. Eckhoff, P. Hodge, J. Timberlake)Princeton 7:53.4+ 1978 (R. Ellis, B. Miller, C. Martin, S. Arch)

+ Converted from yards to meters* State champion; ** State record

THE GIRLSMelanie Thompson (BV) 42-1 1/2 2010Freya Block (Neponset/Kew) 132-7 2013Shelley Stuart (St. Bede) 17-10 1/4 1977Nicole Coates (PHS) 17-10 1/4 1991 Kendall Rush (Hall) 39-3 1/4 2009Eve Cullinan (St. Bede) 5-6 1998Laura Fredenhagen (Princeton) 11-4 2011Ashly Lowdermilk (Princeton) 12.2 2003/05Brittany Lowdermilk (Princeton) 12.2 2007Teri Atwell (Walnut) 25.3 1984Alisa Baron (BV) 55.66** 2008 Lane Suarez (Tiskilwa) 2:13.5 1984Rebekah Faber (Princeton) 5:07.22 2003Rebekah Faber (Princeton) 11:13.6 2003

Aubrey Franklin (Bureau Valley) 15.4 2009Allison Pienta (Hall) 15.4 2004Tonya Taylor (PHS) 46.3 1993Hall 50.78 1998 (G. Vicini, D. Derix, V. Pinter, M. Giordano)Bureau Valley 50.78 2006 (A. Phillips, A. Franklin, C. Grunloh, A. Baron)Princeton 1:46.7 1993 (A. Smith, M. Moynihan, A. Towne, T. Taylor)Bureau Valley 4:02.23 2006 (A. Baron, S. Harrod, M. Mathew, H. Monier)Bureau Valley 9:38.57 2006 (A. Bickett, M. VonHolten, J. Ries, A. Baron)800 medley — Tiskilwa 1:50.8 1984 (C. Zabransky, C. Polson, E. Gorman, L. Suarez)• The 800 medley is no longer held

Shot put Discus

Long jump

Triple jump High jump Pole vault

100m

200m 400m 800m1600m

3200m 110 HH

300 IH

400 relay

800 relay

1600 relay

3200 relay

Keeping trackBureau County records stand the test of time

By Kevin [email protected]

Bureau County is rich in track and field tradition and success dating back to DePue legend George Meagher in the early 1930s.

Meagher, who won the state and national long jump title in 1932 with a jump of 23-10 and went on to captain the University of Notre Dame track team, held the county long jump record for 66 years. Then came along Princ-eton’s Nate Norman who in 1998 broke Meagher’s mark on his very last jump of his career, going 24-1 1/2 to place second at state.

“I felt very satisfied after I found out I caught his record. I hope my record will outlast me. The true measure of a athlete is the history he or she leaves behind,” said Norman.

It’s all about passing the torch from one great to another.

While there’s a lot of recent athletes to take their place in the record books, there are plenty of oldies but goodies still standing strong.

The oldest record holder in the books is Princeton’s Tom Swan, who won the mile run in 1968 with what still stands by conversions as the record for today’s 1600-meter run.

PHS girls track coach Pat Hodge turned in a 1:53.3 clocking in the 800 meters (converted from yards) in the bi-centennial year of 1976 which still stands today. He keeps a close eye each year to see if his record stands. Princ-eton also owns three boys records in relays from the ‘70s.

Lonnie Hewitt of Buda Western remains the record holder in the high jump, having cleared 6-10 1/4 as a sophomore in 1977. Only Hewitt (1977-79) and the legendary “Dike” Eddleman of Centralia (40-42) have won the state high jump champion three times.

The longest-standing girls record is held by St. Bede’s Shelley Stuart, who went 17-10 1/4 in the long jump in 1977. It was matched by Princeton’s Nicole Coates in 1991.

Bureau Valley’s Alisa Baron is not only the Bureau County record holder in the 400 meters, but she set the state record with a state champion run of 55.66 on the Big Blue Track in Charles-ton in 2008.

Looking back, Baron says it was was a huge accomplishment.

“I’m thankful I am able to say I set the state record — which I wouldn’t have been able to do without the great

Greg Groat (Princeton) set the county records in the

shot put (1990) and discus (1991). He was state champ

in both.

Lane Suarez

(Tiskilwa) holds the county

record in the 800

as a state champion in 1984.

Rebekah Faber (Princeton) set the county records in

the 1600 and 3200 in 2003.

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A/W, Storm warm up nicely at ManliusBy Kevin Hieronymus

[email protected]

MANLIUS — Mother Nature brought back another dose of wintry weather Monday stretching over into Tuesday. After much debate, Bureau Valley chose to run its first invita-tional meet, and the girls competing seemed to warm unto the idea.

Bureau Valley (134) took second to Annawan/Wethersfield (180) in

the seven-team Bureau Valley Invi-tational field.

“After debating all day on whether to have the meet, the weather turned

out alright. You will always run into that during track season though. It is nice to have a group of volunteers to help out like we did last night, things seemed to go pretty good,” BV coach Dale Donner said.

Things turned out pretty good for the Storm, especially junior Lindsey Hoffert. She won a pair of events, taking top honors in the 200 (28.9) and the long jump (15-0 1/2). She

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BV Girls Invitational• Annawan/Wethersfield (180)

beat out host Storm (134) for top team honors in the 7-team field. BV’s Lindsey Hoffert won the 200 (28.9) and long jump (15-0 1/2).

Hall’s D.J. Glynn holds Bureau County records

in the 100, 200 and 400 and was the state

champion in each event in 1999.

Bureau Valley’s Lauren

Peterson prepares

for launch over a hurdle

Tuesday in Manlius.

BCR photo/Kevin

Hieronyus

and field

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have been able to do without the great coach-ing and motivation I received from Dale Don-ner. He always believed I could run faster than I imagined I could,” said Baron, who also took part in county records on the Storm’s 4x400 and 4x800 relays in 2006.

Another longtime girls record was set by Tiskilwa standout Lane Suarez, who turned in a 2:13.5 for the 800 meters in 1984. She was the State champion in both the 800 and 400 as well as the 800 medley.

The biggest record-holder of them all is Hall’s D.J. Glynn. He has a hat trick in the sprints with records in the 100 (10.4), the 200 (21.6) and the 400 (48.44), the lat-ter pair set as a Class 1A State champion in 1999. He also was the state champ in the 100 in 1999, as well as the high jump, but set his county record in the 100 the year before.

Glynn was one for the spotlight. While some athletes began to shy away from the now defunct Bureau County Track Meet, electing to save their legs for bigger days ahead, Glynn told the BCR “this is my coun-ty, and I want to win it.” And that he did, not to mention the state.

Some record-holders also come in pairs.

Princeton’s Greg Groat has held the record in both weights since 1990, but set neither at state as the Class A champion. His best throws that year came in a 58-9 for the shot in a meet in Peoria and 189-1 for the discus at Geneseo.

“It is rather surreal that those records still stand. It means so much that people still take notice. The greatest thrill will be seeing some young kid beat one or both of them,” said, noting other throwers at PHS like Mike Telfer, Scott Foresman and Pat Pence serving as his inspiration.

Groat is quick to praise

the coaching he received from Steve Kiser and said it is his hope people remember Kiser’s efforts when they look at his records.

“My fondest memory was the time I was able to spend and learn from Steve Kiser. What a pro-found influence he was on so many and what an

underrated treasure the city of Princeton has with that man and his amazing family,” said Groat, who lives in Yorkville and works for Midwest Environ-mental Consulting Services Inc. Business Development.

P r i n c e t o n ’ s Rebekah Faber holds a distance double with times of 5:07.22

in the 1600 and 11:13.6 in the 3200 from 2003.

One record was set just a year ago when state medalist Freya Block of Neponset topped the dis-cus mark of 131-7 set in 2005 by Bureau Valley’s Madison Lebahn. Block’s record comes with an asterisk, perhaps, having thrown for Kewanee High School, but the 2013 BCR Female Track of the Year, is as Bureau County as you can get.

Records are made to be broken, a fact Nor-man challenges others to, “Come get mine.”

Some athlete, perhaps not yet born, will be chas-ing Norman one day just as he did Meagher.

• The BCR will con-tinue this series looking back at school/county records for all sports.


BCR file photosOn his very last jump of his career, Princeton’s Nate Norman broke the 66-year old county record set by DePue’s George Meagher, placing second at state.

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“It is rather surreal that those records still stand. It means so much that people still take notice. The great-

est thrill will be seeing some young kid beat one or both of them.”

• Greg Groat, Bureau County record holder in shot put and discus

Monday was opening day for spring turkey hunting. Gary Hanna and Kerry Boehle set up their blind early and sat in the elements until about 6 a.m. when Kerry made a couple of calls. They heard a little gobble in the distance. He tried again 10 min-utes later and this time he got a loud gobble answer. A few minutes later, a tom strutted in from the timber with another bird behind him. The tom wandered around strutting until he was about 20 yards away. It was time. Gary dropped him at 6:20 a.m. The turkey weighed in at 22 pounds and 2 ounces. It had a nine-inch beard. Nice going guys! You got the season started off right.

The DNR’s inland trout season was a success. It opened last Saturday, and it was estimated nearly 300 people fished that day. I went out during the afternoon when the crowd had less-ened and found room to get my line in. I sometimes wonder how big the trout will be each year, and this year there were some big ones.

A man 40 feet to my right pulled in two trout which weighed two pounds and a man to my left pulled in a three-pounder. Mine didn’t come close to that. The visitors center will stay open for a few more days. There’s still a couple of trout left in there.

I received a phone call from an old fishing buddy, Mike Johnson, formerly a Princeton teacher. He said he had gotten his fishing license and when he was reading the fishing rules book, he came across the page dealing with Asian Carp. In the rulebook, it stated that if you boat an Asian Carp, you are not to throw him back into the river.

Mike told me he wasn’t fishing for the carp, it jumped in his boat.

Mike felt he needed a little more info, so he called the Region 1 office in Sterling-Rock Falls to gain some answers. Region 1 has been closed since last fall. Mike didn’t give up and finally reached another Region office.

Early season successLee

WahlgrenOUTDOOR COLUMNIST

Gary Hanna of Princeton shows the turkey he got on the opening day of the spring season. It weighed 22 pounds and 2 ounces with a nine-inch beard.

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ScoreboardBaseball

Area scoresPutnam County 3, Roanoke-Benson 1 Annawan/Wethersfield 7, Princeville 2

SoftballArea scores

Putnam County 15, LW-RB 3 (5)Princeville 9, Annawan/Wethersfield 3.

WP: Craft. LP: Foes (7ip, 8h, 1er, 11k, 6bb). Leading hitters: A/W - Foes (2-3, 2b, hr),

Dunfee (2-3, 2b).Rockridge at Princeton, ppd to April 29Black Hawk 3-6, IVCC 2-4

Track and fieldHIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Bureau Valley Invitational at ManliusTeam scores: 1. Annawan 180, 2. Bureau

Valley 134, 3. Cambridge 67, 4. Kewanee 61, 5. ROWVA 49, 6. Stark County 46, 7. Galva 14

3,200 relay – 1. Annawan 11:14.64; 400 relay – 1. Annawan 55.13; 3,200 – 1.

K. Ramsey (A) 12:23.04; 100 hurdles – 1. Lindsey Brown (A) 17.7; 100 – 1. Kayla DeMay (A) 14.22; 800 – 1. Olivia Draminski (A) 2:38.07; 800 relay – 1. Annawan 1:55.41; 400 – 1. Jackson (A) 1:01.99; 300 hurdles – 1. Roman (A) 50.49; 1,600 – 1. Ramsey (A) 5:44.79; 200 – 1. Hoffert (BV) 28.9; 1,600 relay – 1. Annawan 4:26.08; Pole vault – 1. Brown (A) 8-6; High jump – 1. Roman (A) 5-7; Long jump – 1. Hoffert (BV) 15-0 1/2; Triple jump – 1. Reed (C) 34-9 1/2; Shot put – 1. Jefko (C) 37-0; Discus – 1. Bledsoe (R) 103-7.

Princeton’s Ashly Low-dermilk twice set the Bureau County record in the 100 meters, matched by her sister, Brittany in 2007.

Lonnie Hewitt

Buda Western high jumper still holds record since 1977, was a three-time state champion

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2014 LaMoille baseball

LaMoille Lions aka the Rookies

2014 LaMoille softball

New coach starts buildingprocess with Lady Lions softball


LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/Ohio Lions baseball team could have a new name this year. Call them the Rookies.

Half of the 12-man squad are first-year play-ers, best known in the baseball world as rookies. The list includes senior David Dickey (utility) and sophomore Dustin Fultz (C/OF) of Ohio, junior Adam Schweick-ert (2B/C) and sopho-more Colin Cromwell (2B/ OF) of LaMoille and the two freshmen, Brady Beattie (C) of Ohio and Chase Billhorn (1B/P) of LaMoille.

“Half our team is rook-ies,” sixth-year coach Chuck Lovgren said. “They’re coming along. It’s nice to have the bod-ies.”

The new kids on the diamond join six hold-overs in seniors Anthony Lovgren (P/SS), Preston Powers (P/SS) and Gar-rett Anderson (LF) of LaMoille and Josh Weber (C/OF) of Ohio and juniors Jake Lucas (P) of LaMoille and Bradley Davis of Ohio.

While the Lions got off to a slow start at the plate, they’ve been put-ting things together of late, winners of their last two games — 13-4 and 6-5 over Earlville/Leland.

“We’re hoping to win some ballgames and be competitive in all of them, and I really think we can do that,” Chuck Lovgren said. “They have a lot of enthusiasm and that’s great.”

• Collin Cromwell drew a bases-loaded walk in the top of the inning to bring home the go-ahead run fourth. It was the Lions’ fourth free pass in the inning. Billhorn had two hits and Lucas (dou-ble) each had two hits and Schweickert doubled

Anthony Lovgren was the winning pitcher Fri-day with Lucas earning the save.



LAMOILLE — First-year coach Angie Augspols is looking to building a strong softball program at LaMoille High School and the process starts now, she said.

“This is the team that is laying the foundation for success in the future, and they are on board with the bigger picture,” said Augspols, a first-year lan-guage arts teacher, who pitched at Put-nam County High School and went on to play and coach collegiately. “They want success, and they are putting in the time and effort to get there. Our record may not show progress this year but it will. We will get to where we want to be.”

Augspols’ first team is 12 deep, including seniors Myrah Graham and Lindsey Perry, who return for their fourth year.

It is the junior class that will fill the bulk of the Lady Lions lineup, a cast including Toni Lawrence, Ragen

Forbes, Amanda Chasteen, Madi Walk-er, Paige Koskoksy, Elizabeth Geuther, Monica Joerger and Emily Fahs.

A pair of underclassman, sophomore Rae Schultz and freshman, Alana Cher-ry will be used in the lineup frequently, Augspols said.

“The future of LaMoille softball will be on their shoulders one day, and I am hoping that our program will be gaining hype and notice when those two are juniors and seniors,” she said.

Forbes and Schultz will split the pitching and shortstop duties. The infield is filled with returning starters while the outfield relies on new person-nel. Augspols is optimistic a mix with strong hitters with some slap hitters and a new outlook at the plate willtake place.

“Overall, we have been working on perfecting their hitting fundamentals and teams will notice we are swinging the bat completely different; we are going to surprise some teams,” she said.


BCR photo/Kevin HieronymusBureau Valley’s Lindsey Hoffert (center) wins the 100 meters Tuesday followed closely by teammate Haley DeVoss (left).

also placed second in the 100 (14.35) and third in the 400 (1:06.99).

BV’s Regan Weidner (12:35.38) took second in the 3200 and 1600 (5:50.37), finishing behind A/W’s Kirstie Ramsey (12:23.04, 5:44.79) in both events.

Helena Arnadottir, Bureau Valley’s foreign exchange student from Iceland, came in second in the triple jump (31-4). Sydney Lebahn landed second in the shot put (34-4) and discus (99-1).

The Storm also placed second in the 4x100 (55.28) with Haley DeVoss, Marissa Mungia, Katelin Johnson and Tianna Kennedy, and second in the 4x200 (1:58.83) with DeVoss, Mungia, Johnson and Tasha Richardson.

Donner said his girls competed well against a good Annawan/Wethersfield.

“Like us they were also undefeated in

the outdoor season going into tonight’s meet. Something had to give, and they were just better than us. We will see them again at the Brockman Invita-tional in May,” he said.

“We have a few things to work on still, and hopefully we can get back into winning form at Hall this weekend for the Rollie Morris. Aurora Christian is very strong, and we will have our hands full. Our goals will be the same as last Saturday (at Mendota) — do everything we can to win the girls side, and if we cannot, score enough to help try to win the coed title.”

Karissa Roman of A/W won the 300 hurdles (50.49) and high jump (5-7). Other winners for A/W include Lind-sey Brown in the 100 hurdles (17.7), Kayla DeMay in the 100 (14.22), Olivia Draminski in the 800 (1:01.99).


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In talking to a DNR officer there, he found out that if one jumps into your boat, you are to kill the carp first, then throw it back. If you don’t kill the carp, you are breaking the law. I can’t quite see getting a ticket for throwing a carp overboard, but thanks

for the tip, Mike. By the way, a temporary phone number for Region 1 is 815-772-4708.

• The PHS Sports-man’s Club is wrapping up plans concerning its annual Canada fishing trip. Due to some can-cellations, we could use some locals to go with us. We need some fisher-men to go with us to fill out our bus quota. If you

are interested and want some information, call 815-872-5431. This is a great opportunity. You do need a passport.

• See today’s Bureau County Journal for a picture of the Princeton Pheasants Forever annu-al spring youth hunt.

Lee Wahlgren is the BCR Outdoor Columnist. Contact him at [email protected].

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Amia Boutique opens in Spring Valley

Property Transfers

Food service sanitation manager course

Upscale Resale has grand re-opening

By LyLe [email protected]

SPRING VALLEY — Christine Eimer has opened Amia Boutique inside Upscale Resale at 214 W. St. Paul St. in Spring Valley.

“I wanted to bring something like this to Spring Valley,” said Eimer, who was born in Spring Valley.

Eimer sells brand new, trendy and affordable apparel, accessories and more. Her grand open-ing was the first week of April.

The store’s name comes from her 2-year-old daughter, Aubrie Mia Pellegrini. “I took the first letter of her first name and put it together with her middle name to get the store’s name,” she said.

“Raylene (Ferrari, owner of Upscale Resale) asked me if I was inter-ested to supplement her

store and March of Dimes by opening,” she added.

Eimer has a Facebook page at amiaboutique where she advertises new arrivals and specials and has a website in process.

Upscale Resale also held its grand re-reopen-ing the first week of April. It had been open for 7.5 years under the auspices of Freedom House, but now the store’s proceeds benefit March of Dimes.

“We still help Free-dom House clients,” Fer-rari added. “The store is continually in need

of volunteers and dona-tions,” said Ferrari. “We sell gently used clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and household items. We will pick up larger items.”

The hours for Upscale Resale and Amia Bou-tique are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The phone number for Upscale Resale is 815-664-2414. The phone number for Amia Bou-tique is 815-252-3601.


The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau Coun-ty Courthouse:

March 31, 2014Adam Kurzac to Bobby

Ince and Ince’s Towing Inc., warranty deed, part of Lot 17 in Block 2 in Manlius, $1,500.

Barry and Jill Nordstrom to Catherine Judd and Drew Schlumpf, warranty deed, Lot 5 in Plasschart Subdivision, Princeton, $204,000.

Dan Ellberg to Rick and Terri Haas, warranty deed, part of Sections 17 and 20 in Arispie Township, $304,000.

Kathryn Gramp and John Lurain III to Barry and Jill Nordstrom, war-ranty deed, Lot 31 in Elston’s Addition, Princ-eton, $60,000.

April 1, 2014Daniel and Julie Koch

to Elizabeth and William Quesse Jr., joint tenan-cy deed, Lot 2 in Spring Creek Subdivision Third Addition, Spring Valley, $243,000.

Marquette Bank to Wil-liam Rohwer Jr., trustee’s deed, part of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9 in Block 36 in Ladd, $76,000.

Paula Waugamon to Craig and Donna Jam-riska, administrator’s deed, Lot 31 in Tiskilwa, $60,000.

Becky Blankenship and William Vowels to Alli-son and Donald Thomp-son, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Arispie Township, $15,000.

Everett Barker, Ralph Barker and Irma Rodseth

to Donald and Marietta Andrews, warranty deed, part of Section 7 in Indian-town Township, $747,500.

Everett Barker, Ralph Barker and Irma Rodseth family trust to Scott and Valerie Jensen, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Indiantown Township, $1,262,000.

April 2, 2014Christina Snyder to

Rick and Robin Clary, trustee’s deed, part of Sec-tion 2 in Bureau Town-ship, 751,500.

Barbara and Ronald Thone to Karen Savoree, warranty deed, Lot 6 in Block 70 in Dalzell’s Third Addition, Spring Valley, $13,000.

Sharon and Theodore Mochel to Lori and Myron Rumbold, joint tenancy deed, part of Section 4 in Indiantown Township, $213,000.

April 3, 2014Larae Castelli to David

Puga, warranty deed, Lot 8 in Block 76 in Green-wood’s Addition, Spring Valley, $116,500.

Nigal Oleso, David Rod, Rodney Rod, Ross Rod, and Robin Roux-Cason to Cynthia and Rodney Rod, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Clarion Township, $261,500.

Brian Beattie and Elaine Lusietto to Denise and Howard Cromwell, war-ranty deed, part of Section 24 in LaMoille Township, $62,000.

April 4, 2014Alejandro Jaramillo to

Alejandro Campos, war-ranty deed, Lots 53-59 in Oakbrook Park Second Addition Lots 53-105, DePue, $47,500.

PRINCETON — A one-day education course to meet the requirements for renewing a current food service sanitation man-ager certificate will be offered on April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bureau County Health Department.

A minimum of five hours is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for renewal of a certificate prior to expiration of a current certificate. This is the last five-hour refresher course offered before it changes to the new eight-hour course and exam. Food service sanitation manag-er certificates with expira-tion dates between now and Oct. 31, may take this refresher course and renew their certificate any time prior to July 1.

Certificates with expira-tion dates between Nov. 1 and June 30, 2015, can take a refresher course prior to July 1, as long as

it is not sooner than one year prior to their expira-tion date.

Certificates with expi-ration dates on July 1, 2015, or after are not eli-gible to take the five-hour refresher class and will be required to take an eight-hour class and exam in order to re-certify prior to your expiration date.

Non-refundable Fees are $55, and payment is necessary at time of regis-tration to guarantee a seat in class.

Register at the health department from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms can be downloaded from the health department’s website at bpchd.org.

Lunch on your own. Bring photo identification and current food service sanitation manager’s cer-tificate. If a person’s cer-tificate is expired, they will not be allowed to take this course.

BCR photo/Lyle GantherChristine Eimer has opened Amia Boutique inside Upscale Resale at 214 W. St. Paul St.. in Spring Valley. The phone number for Amia Boutique is 815-252-3601.

Photo contributedUpscale Resale held its grand reopening the first week of April. Pictured are Raylene Ferrari, store man-ager and owner; John Greene, volunteer; Jennifer Sines, March of Dimes volunteer; Lori Tonozzi, volunteer; Kathy Van Beuning, volunteer; and Peggy Cain, Division Director, March of Dimes.

OGLESBY — English instructor and Honors Pro-gram and Writing Center Director Nora Villarreal is the 2014 winner of Illinois Valley Community Col-lege’s prestigious Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Also nominated for the award were instruc-tors Charles Kwiatkowski, computer science and net-working; James Moskale-wicz, counselor; Adam Oldaker, English; Susan Caley Opsal, anatomy and physiology; Michael Pecherek, music; Kim-berly Radek, English; and Delores Robinson, English.

Villarreal (nee Lethiot) was nominated by an hon-

ors program student, who is also a Writing Center tutor, and later selected as the winner based on a collection of evaluation scores from full-time fac-ulty and counselors.

The nominator said, “Ms. Villarreal is constant-ly telling her students to go after what they want in life.”

Faculty ranked Villar-real highest for her ability to challenge, prepare and motivate students, among other criteria.

Aside from directing the Writing Center and hon-ors program, Villarreal serves on numerous com-mittees, including con-vocation, Writing Across

Campus and diversity. She has been a judge for various writing contests, served on the professional development committee, leadership and core values retreat subcommittee and the professional develop-ment tracking initiative pilot program.

Villarreal, an IVCC alumna, has taught every grade level from junior high to the university level, and has worked as a tutor/translator for English as second language students. She resides in Tonica with her husband Joseph. She will be recognized at IVCC’s 18th annual rec-ognition event April 25 at Grand Bear Lodge.

Country Comfort Retirement Homes, established in Henry in 1993 by Sherry Pettett, a geriatric rehab nurse, will expand this sum-mer to Elmwood, the third house the com-pany operates with the other two in Henry and Princeton.

A newly constructed 8,600-square-foot home will be opened in Elm-wood this summer. The home will house 16 resi-dents requiring either

assisted living or memo-ry care services includ-ing hospice care.

For more informa-tion on Country Com-

fort services in Henry, Princeton or Elmwood, call Michele 309-238-1122 or Missy 309-238-1129.

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Princeton Electric wins national award

IVCC receives GFOA award Country Comfort expands to Elmwood

Villarreal noted for teaching excellence

PRINCETON — The Princeton Electric Department has received a national award for its reliability and customer service.

Princeton is one of 94 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utili-ties to earn Reliable Pub-lic Power Provider (RPPP) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing consumers with the highest degree of reli-able and safe electric ser-vice. Princeton received the diamond level desig-nation, the highest level in the reliability program.

Brent McKinney,

chairman of the RPPP review panel, present-ed the award winners on April 7 during the APPA’s annual Engi-neering and Operations Technical Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla.

The designation recog-nizes public power utili-ties that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: Reliability, safety, workforce devel-opment and system improvement. Criteria within each category is based on sound business practice and represent a utility-wide commit-ment to safe and reli-able delivery of electric-

ity. The designation now lasts for three years, up from the previous two-year time period, so the 94 utilities earning this year’s designation join the 90 utilities that received the designation last year.

“These RPPP utilities are providing a high level of service to com-munities all over the country,” McKinney said. “These 94 desig-nees stand out as mod-els of safe, reliable and forward-thinking utility operations.”

This is the ninth year that RPPP designation has been offered.

OGLESBY — For the 20th straight year, Illinois Valley Community Col-lege has been awarded the Certificate of Achieve-ment for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its compre-hensive annual financial report (CAFR).

The Certificate of Achievement is the high-est form of recognition in the area of government

accounting and financial reporting, and its attain-ment represents a signifi-cant accomplishment by a government entity and its management. IVCC has received the award every year since 1994.

“We are honored to receive this award again. It is a result of the knowl-edge and hard work of the entire Business Services department,” said IVCC Vice President for Busi-ness Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the pro-gram including demon-strating a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

The GFOA is a non-profit professional asso-ciation serving about 17,800 government finance professionals.

Photo contributedCountry Comfort Retirement Homes is expanding to Elmwood with this newly constructed 8,600-square-foot home to be opened this summer. The company also has homes in Princeton and Henry.

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A $2,700 donation for program at CGHA $2,700 contribution was recently received from Dixon County Market in sup-port of the CGH Health Foundation Women’s Cancer Prevention Program. This is the third year the store employees have hosted October events to raise funds. Twenty-five employees wore special shirts throughout the month and dressed all in pink on Pink Day (Oct. 20). In addition, customers purchased 2,700 pink ribbons which were hung throughout the store, including those that were placed on the special Memory Window in honor or memory of loved ones affected by breast cancer. The CGH Health Foundation provided an educational booth at the store throughout the month. The contribution funds will be used to provide under-served women with mammograms, healthcare exams and diagnostic tests.

Nora Villarreal

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LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING

The BMP Tri-County Special Education Cooperative will have their amended 2013-14 and projected 2014-2015 budgets on display in the BMP Office, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, Illinois and H e n r y - S e n a c h w i n e School District, 1023 College Street, Henry, Illinois beginning April 14, 2014. The budget hearing will be held on May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the BMP offices, Princeton, IL.Published in the Bureau

on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (11) The Property is locat-ed at: 121 East Saint Paul Street, Spring Valley. Permanent Index Number: 18-34-437-010 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application

County Republican Apr. 17, 2014.

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201000279TO:Daniel L KennyOccupantRichard W VecchiaSpring Valley Apostolic TabernacleSpouse of Daniel L Kenny Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed

to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, PetitionerPublished in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.


201000150TO:M&L Holdings, LLCCommunity State BankSubwayTop NailsVerizon Wireless Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown

owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (9) The Property is locat-ed at: 213, 215, 217 and 219 South Main Street, Princeton. Permanent Index Number: 16-16-178-010 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, PetitionerPublished in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.


201000285TO:Daniel L KennyOccupantSpouse of Daniel L

KennyBryan C KreiderJohn BottomleyAzia Kreider Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (12) The Property is located at: 222 East 4th Street, Spring Valley. Permanent Index Number: 18-35-114-013

Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC, PetitionerPublished in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS )TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS ) OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS- )THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC )2005-HE4 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant )

13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursu-ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bid-der, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 804.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25 AS MEASURED ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 115.7 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 50 FEET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 293 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 181.5 FEET; RUNNING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 324.7 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF ILLINOIS S.B.I. ROUTE 89; RUNNING NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1964, IN BOOK 410, PAGE 48 AS NO. 306157 SUBJECT TO, HOWEVER, RIGHT OF WAY OF S.B.I. ROUTE 89; AND BEGINNING AT A POINT 954.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST 324.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 39 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST 307.8 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF S.B.I. ROUTE 162; THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 44.1 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LA MOILLE, COUNTY OF BUREAU, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 84 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 38 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 398.236 METERS (1306.55 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F. A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 244.045 METERS (800.67 FEET) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY FROM ROBERT I DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 21 AUGUST 1962 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 301171 IN BOOK 396 AT PAGE 378 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LIVE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 85 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 13.736 METERS (45.06 FEET) TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 59.081 METERS (193.84 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ROBERT E. BROWN AND JOANNE BROWN FROM ROBERT I. DELONG AND BERNICE DELONG BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 3 MARCH 1965 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 309720 IN BOOK

420 AT PAGE 100 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SAID BUREAU COUNTY; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 84 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 13.703 METERS (44.96 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89); THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID F.A. ROUTE 698 (ILLINOIS ROUTE 89), SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.162 METERS (194.10 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accept-ed. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plain-tiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1222008. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245I601207Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

INVITATION TO BIDBureau County Sheriff John Thompson

Princeton, Illinois Sealed bids for the service and product described below will be received by Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson at the office of the Sheriff, 700 S. Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

Description Requested service: Bureau County Jail Inmate/Detainee Meal Service. Summary: The successful bidder will provide two (2) meals per day (lunch and supper) for the inmate/detainees, including a beverage other than water, at the Bureau County Jail for a period of three (3) years with an option for the Sheriff to extend the contract. Bids shall be submitted in a “cost per meal” format. Copies of meal service (bid-ding) specifications and the State of Illinois require-ments are available during normal business hours at the Bureau County Sheriff’s courthouse office, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois. The Sheriff will make himself available to answer questions related to this service. Bids shall be submitted to the Sheriff at the above address, on or before 4 p.m. on June 4, 2014 and shall be opened following the hour. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Inmate Meal Service Bid” and shall include the name and address of the bidder. The Sheriff reserves the right to waive any tech-nicalities and reject any and all bid proposals.

John ThompsonBureau County Sheriff

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 15, 17 and 19, 2014.


201000026TO:James B. Schafer, TrusteeMary E. Schafer, TrusteeCentrue BankCitizens First State Bank of WalnutJames B. & Mary E. Schafer Living TrustJames B. SchaferMary E. SchaferVan Buren AbbeyPersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (13) The Property is locat-ed at: 319 Van Buren St., Ohio. Permanent Index Number: 04-09-426-013 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner



201000050TO:Clay BoswellSpouse of Clay BoswellJanie GregsonSpouse of Janie GregsonOccupantPersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (14) The Property is locat-ed at: 216 E. Oak St., Manlius Permanent Index Number: 08-15-477-011 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISIN PROBATE

ESTATE OF )MARJORIE M. )STONE, ) Deceased )

NO. 2014-P-29CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Marjorie M. Stone. Letters of Office were issued on April 2, 2014 to Wayne A. Stone, 506 Prouty

Drive, Princeton, Illinois 61356 and Michael R. Stone, 23 Timber Lane, Conroe, Texas 77384 as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 14, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stat-ed in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the rep-resentative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 4th day of April, 2014

s/ Mary C. Dremann Bureau County

Circuit ClerkPublished in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.


201000093TO:AAA Property Preservation, LLCOccupantMark ColeShirley ColePersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (15) The Property is locat-ed at: 221 E. Chestnut St., Sheffield Permanent Index Number: 14-19-377-002 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.




201000156TO:Renee M. ComfortOccupantRick Rediger Auction ServiceBettasso & Associates RealtorsPersons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (16) The Property is locat-ed at: 777 S. Main St. Unit B, Princeton Permanent Index Number: 16-16-379-002 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate

Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/15/2014. On 08/26/14 at 1:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.



CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF ) MARJORIE E. )KASBEER, ) DECEASED )

NO. 2014-P-31CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Marjorie E. Kasbeer. Letters of office were issued to Richard T. Kasbeer of 25748 Paseo El Cajon, Monterey, CA 93940 and Pamela A. Henkel of 131 East Ridge Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045 as Independent Co-Executors whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before October 17, 2014, or, if mailing or deliv-ery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 14th day of April, 2014.Angel, Isaacson & Tracy

Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East

Princeton, IL 61356815-875-6551

Published in the Bureau County Republican Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2014.


201000153TO:David BogatitusSpouse of David BogatitusOccupantCity of PrincetonJo Clift Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (10) The Property is locat-ed at: 520 South Chestnut Street, Princeton. Permanent Index Number: 16-16-332-014 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application

to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.



201000051TO:Dennis B KepnerSpouse of Dennis B KepnerOccupantLowell K KepnerSpouse of Lowell K KepnerCentral Bank Illinois Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (8) The Property is locat-ed at: 218 Second Street, Manlius. Permanent Index Number: 08-15-481-005 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:30 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.



201000045TO:Susan BlanfordSpouse of Susan BlanfordOccupantCentrue BankCollection Professionals, Inc.Jerry BlanfordTillie’s Bar & Grill Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties inter-ested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on prem-ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of BUREAU County, IL as Case No. 11-TX-1 (7) The Property is locat-ed at: 100 East Maple Street, Manlius. Permanent Index Number: 08-15-429-004 Said Property was sold on 10/31/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010. The period of redemp-tion will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 01:15 p.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.


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— FEATURES — 3 Hometown beat

4 All about you

4 Calendar

5 Food court

6 Library corner

8 Sports

10 Marketplace

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Your hometown beatMeeting Calendar

April 21 Cherry School Board, 6:30 p.m., school meeting

roomLaMoille School Board, 7:30 p.m., high school officePrinceton City Council, 7 p.m., council chambersPrinceton Park District Board, 4:30 p.m., Bureau

County Metro CenterSheffield Village Board, 7 p.m., Sheffield

Community CenterWalnut Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

April 22Ladd Village Board, 6:30 p.m., village hallLaMoille Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall

April 23Hall High School Board, 6 p.m., library (this month

only)Princeton High School Board, 6 p.m., library

April 24E911, 7 p.m., Emergency Telephone System

BoardroomMalden Village Board, 6 p.m., village hall

Auction CalendarApril 26 – Eugene Billings estate, train collection,

toy collection, quality ammo, fishing, miscellaneous collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

April 28 – Rosella Lyle estate, furniture and house-hold items, 4 p.m., 111 Columbus St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 2 – Spring Valley City Bank, real estate, 5 p.m., 816 Park Ave. West, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 10 – Robert Cooper estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 1905 S. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Seeking SourcesEaster, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ... They

are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these fun-filled events. The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes; recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one of your recipes in an upcoming edition. Send your recipes to her at [email protected]. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

•••The Bureau County Republican is anxious to see your

vacation photos. When you’re packing your suitcase for an upcoming excursion, remember to pack a copy of the BCR too. When you get to your destination, have someone take a photo of you holding the newspaper. It’s always fun if you can stand in front of a landmark or something interesting at your destination. When you get home, email the photo and some information about your trip to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at [email protected]. Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken.

Earth Day: April 22, 2014April 22 marks the 44th anniversary of Earth Day

— a day intended to inspire awareness and appre-ciation for the Earth’s natural environment. The day came from reaction to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969. In honor of Earth Day — and Earth Week (April 16-22) — this includes examples of Census Bureau statistics pertaining to energy and the environment.

Heating and cooling the home2.4 million: Estimated number of occupied hous-

ing units across the country heated by wood in 2012, which is 2.1 percent of all homes.

42,747: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country totally heated by solar energy in 2012.

57.0 million: Estimated number of occupied hous-ing units across the country heated by utility gas in 2012, which is 49.4 percent of all homes.

89 percent: Estimated percent of newly built single-family homes across the country with air-conditioning in 2012. In 1973, it was 49 percent.

Commuting to work25.7 minutes: Estimated average time for workers

age 16 and older across the country spent getting to work in 2012, up from 25.5 minutes in 2011 and 25.3 minutes in 2010.

31.9 and 31.8 minutes: Estimated average time for workers age 16 and older in Maryland and New York spent getting to work in 2012, the longest commute time in the nation. Maryland’s time is down from 32.2 minutes in 2011.

16.7 and 17.4 minutes: Estimated average time workers age 16 and older in South Dakota and North Dakota spent getting to work in 2012, the shortest one-way commute times in the nation.

864,883: Estimated number of people who rode a bicycle to work in 2012. This comes out to about 0.6 percent of the American workforce.

3,969,058: Estimated number of people who walked to work in 2012. This comes out to about 2.8 percent of the American workforce.

Working in the nuclear and forestry fields50,778: Number of workers employed in nuclear

electric power generation (NAICS 221113) across the United States in 2011, up from 49,174 in 2010. They

had an average salary of $111,750, up from $109,021 in 2010.

53,034: Number of workers employed in forestry and logging (NAICS 113) across the United States in 2011, down from 53,525 in 2010. They had an aver-age salary of $37,986, up from $37,215 in 2010.

Using energy18,817 trillion Btu: The energy consumption in the

U.S. manufacturing sector in 2010, down 17 percent from the 22,576 trillion Btu (British thermal units) consumed in 2002.

-32 percent: The drop in the consumption of coal in the U.S. manufacturing sector from 2002 to 2010, going from 1,956 trillion Btu in 2002 down to 1,328 trillion Btu consumed in 2010.

Building a house2,505 square feet: The average size of a single-fami-

ly home completed in 2012; 63,000 had two or fewer bedrooms and 198,000 had four bedrooms or more.

$292,200: The average sales price of a new single-family home sold in 2012. In 2011, the average sales price of a single-family home sold was $267,900.

9,000: The number of multifamily buildings built across the United States in 2012. Of these, 6,000 used electricity as the primary heating fuel.

Reduce, reuse, recycle$7.6 billion: Product shipments value of recycled

paperboard in 2011. This is up from $7.2 billion in 2010.Collecting revenue$1.2 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste col-

lection - hazardous waste management collection services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 13.1 percent from 2011.

5.7 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste treat-ment and disposal - hazardous waste treatment and disposal services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 5.1 percent from 2011.

$8.2 billion: Estimated revenue for “waste col-lection - hazardous waste management collection services” in 2012 for estimated sources of revenue for U.S. employer firms. This was down 13.1 percent from 2011.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Illinois license plates honoring fall vehicle show now available

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced applications for spe-cial event license plates honor-ing the 50th anniversary of one of America’s iconic automobiles, the Ford Mustang, are now being accepted by his office. Automo-bile enthusiasts may apply for random numbered or vanity spe-cial event license plates.

“It is especially fitting this year to honor the Mustang on the 2014 Secretary of State Vehicle Show special event license plate,” said

White. “The Fall Vehicle Show is a great venue for automobile enthusiasts, and what better way for attendees to show their pride than through displaying this year’s special event license plate.”

Applications for the plate and entries for the 65th annual Sec-retary of State Fall Vehicle Show are now available at 450A Howlett Building, Secretary of State’s Office, Springfield, IL 62756. Those interested may also call 217-557-7220 or email jryg@

ilsos.net.The Fall Vehicle Show will be

held on Sept. 6, in Springfield’s downtown area at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street.

“This is the second year the show will be staged on Second Street in the shadow of the Illinois State Capitol which proved to be one of the most popular venues in the show’s long history,” said Secretary of State Vehicle Show Board member Steve Brown of Washington.

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All about youBirthdays

April 17• Danny Carlson • Rita Miller Hastings • Kim Walters

April 19• Tonya Andersen • Lynn Klingenberg • Matt Merboth • Rex Imari

April 20• Jamie Balensiefen • Josh Nickelsen • Season Karns • Joy Kauffman

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April 22• Jessica Dove • Eric Wiggim • Jenny Peach

April 23• Jerry Kopp • Cherie Smith • Barb Merkel • Melanie Stabler

BirthsCostamagna — Thomas and Emily (Johnson)

Costamagna of Granville, daughter, April 6.Sosa — Carlos Sosa of Collinsville and Cheyenne

Smith of Granville, daughter, April 5.Stinar — Alicia Stinar of Princeton, daughter, April 1.Torri — Michael and Jennifer (Barto) Torri of

DePue, son, April 4.

Death NoticesCartwright — Gaylord “Hoss” R. Cartwright of

Camden, Tenn., formerly of Princeton, April 10.Dekeyser — Lavonna I. Dekeyser, 50, of Princeton,

April 7.Florschuetz — William “Bill” Florschuetz, 96, of

Sublette, April 12.Hensley — Jammie Hensley, 45, of Bettendorf,

Iowa, formerly of Walnut, April 5.Isaacson — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princeton,

March 21.Krapff — Althea A. Krapff, 100, of Ohio, Ill., April 14.Miller — Wanda Lorraine Miller, 70, of Mahomet,

April 9.Moline — Mary A. Moline, 86, of Princeton, April 8.Murphey — Winifred “Winnie” Lily Coward

Murphey, 90, of Princeton, April 4.Schwingle — Kirk D. Schwingle, 57, of Mendota,

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meetingPRINCETON — The

Woodcrafters of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17, at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton. Show and tell will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Gary Moreland will showcase his inlay work using var-ious types of contrast-ing wood to produce a unique art form.

Giving Tree Band performance

OGLESBY — The Giving Tree Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre. The Henry Torpedo Boys, a local bluegrass band, will open the concert. The Giving Tree Band recently played at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the House of Blues in Chicago. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or at the door while availability lasts. IVSustainability and the Student Government Association are spon-soring the concert along with IV Cellular.

Bluegrass jamPRINCETON — A

bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks avail-able. For more informa-tion, call 815-875-2057.

Art classesPRINCETON — The

second in a series of children’s art classes will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Prairie Arts Council Gallery. The fee for each class is $12 per child for PAC members and $15 for non-members. To regis-ter, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.

DrawdownPRINCETON — Friends

of Strays will hold its annual drawdown and silent auction Saturday, April 26, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton. Tickets are $50 per couple and includes dinner and complimentary beer and

wine. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The top prize is $1,200. There will be raffles, tip boards and a silent auction. To purchase a ticket, call 815-872-7387 or visit Finders Keepers, 306 E. Backbone Road, Princeton.

Wildflower pilgrimageUTICA — Starved Rock

State Park is offering guided hikes to view the spring wildflowers Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The hikes are free.

Garage saleSHEFFIELD — The

Sheffield town-wide garage sale will be on Saturday, April 26.

Domino nightTAMPICO — The

Tampico Area Historical Society will host a Mexican Train Domino night Saturday, April 26, at the Tampico Community Building. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and play will start at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $5 includes refresh-ments and prizes. This is a matching fund event in coordination with the Royal Neighbors. For more information, call Joan Johnson at 815-622-8705 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Rummage and bake sale

PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will hold its annual rum-mage and bake sale on the lawn of the Prairie Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Prairie Arts Council’s art scholarship program which will be awarded in May to two high school applicants.

Pancake breakfastHENNEPIN — Team

Hennepin, Relay for Life team will hold its annual benefit pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Country Stop Restaurant on Route 26 in Hennepin. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, applesauce, orange juice and coffee. Tickets will be available at the door. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children age 6-12 and free for chil-dren under 5 years old. Carryout meals will also be available. The team

will raffle a Longaberger woven traditions ivory cheese and cracker tray with woodcrafts cheese board, glass dome and ivory dip bowl.

Art show PERU — The Zonta

Club of LaSalle-Peru will hold an art show from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at MarkAllen’s American Kitchen, 1402 Peoria St., Peru. Tickets are $25 per person and give attendees a chance to win the donated art. Tickets can be pur-chased at MarkAllen’s. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. To reserve a table or for more information, call Ann at MarkAllen’s at 815-220-0642.

IVSO ‘Trivia with Friends’ fundraiserUTICA — The Illinois

Valley Symphony Orchestra will sponsor a “Trivia with Friends” fundraising event Friday, May 2, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Food will be available for pur-chase and there will be a cash bar. Also included in the evening is a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, “Stock the Bar” raffle and prizes. The cost is $10 per person with 6-10 people per table. For ticket reservations, con-tact Jayne Henry at 815-252-1419 or email your request to [email protected].

Convoy against cancer

LADD — The 2014 Convoy Against Cancer big truck show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, on Route 89/Main Street in Ladd. The entry fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. All trucks are welcome. For more information, contact Phil Hocking at 815-894-2092, 815488-8245 or [email protected].

Car cruise PRINCETON —

Princeton Buddy Bags will hold its inaugural car cruise Sunday, May 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Princeton High School’s north parking lot. Cost is $5 and one food item per vehicle. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 vehicles. There will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 815-878-9567 or 815-878-1861.

Pancake breakfastOHIO — The Ohio

Booster Club will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 4, in the Ohio Schools audito-rium. The cost is $5 for adults and senior citi-zens, $4 for students 12 and under and free for pre-schoolers. The menu includes pancakes, sau-sage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee.

White announces poetry contest

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announce entry forms are available for the 10th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Com-petitions Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

“We created the Illi-nois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and pro-vide a new outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to discovering talent-ed new poets with this year’s competition.”

The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-win-ning Illinois Poet Laure-ate Gwendolyn Brooks and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Stein, who succeeded

Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate.

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO,” and “Quid-dity” magazines and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

For more informa-tion or forms, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or [email protected].

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I like to make up different tea breads and keep in the freezer. They are so nice to have if you have com-pany drop in or just plain good to have for breakfast or a snack without any work.

Soft Oatmeal Bread1 1/2 cups water (70 to 80 degrees)1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeastIn a bread machine pan. Place all ingredients in

order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing. Add 1 to 2 table-spoons of water or flour if needed.

Blueberry Banana Bread1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 cup fresh blueberriesIn a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar

until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Com-bine the flour baking soda and salt. Gradually add creamed mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in bananas. Fold in blueberries. Pour into three greased 5 3/4-by-3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Before remov-ing from pan to wire racks.

Pumpkin Swirl BreadFilling

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 egg1 tablespoon milk

Bread3 cups sugar1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin4 eggs1 cup canola oil1 cup water4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped datesPreheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three

8-by-4-inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, beat fill-ing ingredients until smooth. In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water until well blend-ed. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, soda, cinnamon, salt and baking powder nutmeg and cloves, gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates. Pour half of the batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Spoon filling over batter. Cover filling completely with remaining batter. Bake 65 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in bread portion comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate until serving.

Pina Colada Zucchini Bread4 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking soda4 eggs1 1/2 cups canola oil1 teaspoon each coconut, rum and vanilla extracts3 cups shredded zucchini1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecansLine the bottom of three greased and floured 8-by-

4-inch loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the

paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently remove waxed paper.

Applesauce Fruit Bread1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup applesauce1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup cooking oil2 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 cups quick oats1 cup seedless raisins1/2 cup candied fruitUsing medium speed on mixer, mix together flour,

applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until well blended. Stir in oats, raisins and candied fruit. Spoon into greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Hawaiian Bread1 28-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained1 10-ounce package moist flaked coconut4 eggs1 1/2 cups sugar4 cups flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons baking sodaCombine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2

greased loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Strawberry Bread3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda4 eggs1 1/4 cups Wesson oil1 cup chopped pecans2 10-ounce packages frozen strawberries, thawedPreheat oven to 350°. In large mixing bowl, sift

together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Set aside. In small bowl, beat eggs and Wesson oil. Add pecans and strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to dry ingredients. Grease and flour two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans. Pour mixture in loaf pans and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Bake 45 to 50 minutes for smaller pans. Makes 2 large loaves or 4 small loaves.

Zucchini Nut Bread2 cups sugar1 cup oil3 eggs, well beaten2 3/4 cups flour1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder3 teaspoons cinnamon2 cups grated zucchini, wash, but do not peel3 teaspoon vanilla1 cup nutsMix first 3 ingredients together. Then mix flour salt,

soda, baking powder, cinnamon together well and add to the egg mixture. Mix zucchini, vanilla and nuts together and add to the above mixture. Grease 2 or 3 loaf pans and pour in batter. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.

If you have any good bread recipes you would like to share, you can send them to my email at [email protected] or drop a line to my atten-tion to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy Baking!

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PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, April 17, the Bureau County Retired Teachers meeting will be at 11 a.m. The PHS Book Club “Tigers Read” will meet at the PHS Learning Center during lunch hours. At 6:30 p.m., Barn Quilts of Bureau County will give a presentation on the barn quilt public art movement, both its his-tory in the United States and its development in Bureau County. At 7 p.m., the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet.

Saturday. April 19, the Princeton Junior Women’s Club will host a preschool craft for ages 3-6 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday, April 21, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a happy couple, deeply in love, however, their lives are shattered when the protagonist is killed in a robbery. Returning as a ghost, he can neither be seen or heard by his love. When he discovers his death was not an accident, he must find a way to warn his love about the danger she is in. Also on Monday, a Living Works meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22, the preschool story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature a butterfly craft. Also, the Bureau County Health Discussions meet-ing will be at 11 a.m. A family science night pro-gram will begin at 6:30 p.m. Patrons will observe

chemical reactions and dissect owl pellets. The program is meant for children ages 7-12 with a parent or guardian. The program is co-hosted by the Princeton High School Science Club.

Wednesday, April 23, the Tiskilwa Bible Church Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the local his-tory room.

Thursday, April 24, Friends of the Library Book Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is cel-ebrating National Library Week with the theme “Lives Change @ Your Library.”

Amnesty Weeks will continue until April 26. Patrons who have any items checked out and they are overdue, bring them into the library or drop them into the book drop on the west side of the building and owe nothing on those items. However, if an item is damaged or lost, the patron must pay the full amount for the item. If a patron has a previous fine, pick up a coupon for $1 off at the circula-tion desks. Also during these two weeks, there will be free replacement on lost and/or damaged Richard Mautino Library cards.

Friday, April 18, the library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Tuesday, April 22,

story time in the chil-dren’s department will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Participants will make wind chimes out of recy-cled materials.

Wednesday, April 23, there will be an after school kite craft from 4 to 5 p.m.

MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Library will be celebrating National Library Week from April 14 to 19. Stop in for refreshments all week, check out all of the library’s new books, pick up color pages for the little ones, and see what’s in the book sale.

NEPONSET — The Neponset Library has been celebrating National Library Week with fun programs and events for all ages this week.

On Saturday, April 19, the library will host a candy bar Bingo event from 1 to 3 p.m. A Bingo card costs one regular-sized candy bar. Participants can play up to three bingo cards per game. It will be fun to see who walks away with the most candy bars. The event welcomes all ages.

Tuesday, April 22, the library will host an e-book basics program from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Patrons are asked to bring passwords for their accounts and their Neponset Public Library cards.

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‘Connecting Threads’ showcasing artPrinceton Public Library’s “Connecting Threads” community art show is still on display. The final library program that correlates with the show will be at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) with the Barn Quits of Bureau County. Pictured is Mary Serafini, who comments on a Jacob’s Ladder quilt brought in by an audience member during “Grandma’s Wonderful Quilts of the ‘30s” on April 8 at the library. The “Connecting Threads” show ends April 19.

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SportsName: Lucas Bauer.Nickname: “Caveman,” “Beethoven.”School: Princeton High School.Date/place of birth: April 12, 1996/Joliet.Hometown: Joliet.

Family: Mom - Tamara; stepdad, Terry; brother - Jacob; sisters - Maggie, Samantha, Linsey.

Sports: Soccer, tennis.Favorite sport and why: Soccer;

it’s the only sport I’m good at.Likes: Soccer, singing and hanging

out with people.Dislikes: People who talk too

much, chocolate, cherries.

Person with the greatest influence on my athlet-ic career (and why): Coach Bird; he’s a real good guy.

Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): My mother. She has helped me through a lot of tough times.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: choice to not be on the deserted island.

People would be surprised to know: Dr. Pepper is my life.

I stay home to watch: Law and Order: House, Dexter, Justified, South Park.

When I need luck for a big game, I: put a quarter in my shoe.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Tyson, no explanation needed.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “How do I sing tenor again?’

Most embarrassing moment: Realizing halfway that I’m wrong in an argument and I have to still fight for my opinion ... laugh, laugh Mrs. McVety.

Most unforgettable moment: Solo in Ave Maria sophomore year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Play professional soc-cer.

What I would like to do in life: Become a music educator.

Three words that best describe myself: Bad at math.

Senior SpotlightLucas Bauer

BCR photo/Jeff SchlesingerLucas Bauer plays soccer and tennis, but says soccer is his favorite sport, because “that’s the only one I’m good at.” Former PHS soccer coach Jason Bird has had the greatest influence on his athletic career, because “he’s a good guy.” His mother has had the greatest influence on his life, because “she has helped me through a lot of tough times.”

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Photo contributed

Princeton Pheasants ForeverThe Princeton Pheasants Forever Chapter held its annual spring youth hunt on March 22.

Princeton F/S girls basketballMembers of the Princeton sophomore team, which includes the freshmen below are (front row, left) Taylor Weatherington, Michaela Mall, Maddie Cain, Kira Harp, Julia Bauer and Sarah Murray; (second row) Mary Sims, Jaimee Ciesielski, Brooke Hieronymus, Arraia Hicks, Kayley Vaccaro and Sarah Ray; and (back row) coach Heath Terando, Elise Blocki, Brianna Leg-ner, Ivy Rhodes, Courtney Oeder, Kiarra Tate and Max Dumyahn.

Princeton varsity girls basketballTeam members are (front row, left) Michaela Strom, Ann Sims, Stephenny Farrell, Becca Frank and Megan Hendrickson; (middle row) Alison VanDen-Bussche, Kelly Schmidt, Brianna Barajas and Danielle Hughes; and (back row) head coach Kevin Hieronymus, Zoe Mead, Taylor Clark, coach Ken Musselman and coach Ken Wilson.

Photo contributed

Blaze 10U takes secondBureau County Blaze 10U softball team went 3-1 to place second out of eight teams in the Pekin Avanti’s Dome March Shootout Tournament from March 21-23. The Blaze defeated the CASA Chaos from Springfield, Kewanee Elite, and Quad City Firebirds. The Blaze took second after losing a rematch vs. the Quad City Firebirds in the championship game. The 10U Blaze improved their season record to 17-1. Team members are (front row, left) assistant coach Jason Krich, Olivia Alter, Darla Kepner, Bri Broers, Jenna O’Donnell, Katie Bates, Katie Sexton, and head coach Brady Bushnell; and (back row, left) assistant coach Joe Bates, McK-enna Solomon, Madison Krich, Trysta Foster, Elle Jarrett, Avery Bushnell, Paige Manning, Tyra Sayler, and assistant coach Greg Sayler.

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The Bureau County Republican, is seeking a Circulation Operations Coordinator. This full-time position includes eligibility for our complete company benefits package.

Responsibilities of the position include: providing excellent front line customer service, maintaining subscriber data base for multiple publications, and act as a liaison between us and the USPS in all matters dealing with periodical and standard mailings.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with excellent computer skills, valid drivers license and insurance, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and familiarity with all surrounding counties.

Must possess good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

to apply, complete an application at our princeton office,800 ace rd. for the position “Circulation operations Coordinator”

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We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work place. The chosen candidatewill be subject to pre-employment background, driving record checks and drug screening.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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ADVERTISING SERVICES

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BOATS THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

CAMPERS/RVS Colman’s RV - We Buy And Consign Used RV’s And Campers 217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com Mid-State Camper Sales 45 Years of RV Experience! Sales * Parts * Service 618-283-4396 Vandalia www.midstatecampersales.com

CAREER/EDUCATION AIRLINE CAREERS

BEGIN HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH.

FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED.

JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM

800-481-8312.

EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks.

ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! No Computer Needed. FREE Brochure.

1-800-264-8330 Benjamin Franklin HS

www.diplomafromhome.com

HELP WANTED DRIVERS

TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators to join our Dry-Van or Flatbed division. Home Time as requested. Call Dave @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www.tantara.us

Daily Express needs Contractors for Stepdeck &

Lowboy hauls! FREE TRAILERS! “New” Daily

Expedited Fleet! Also Heavy Haul and Specialized

Division available. www.dailyrecruiting.com

or 800-669-6414 Drive-away across the USA even if you don’t own a car. 22 Pickup Locations. Call 866-764-1601 or www.qualitydriveaway.com Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm. Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Weekends. 800-648-9915 or www.boydandsons.com

Drivers: Need Contract Drivers, CDL A or B to transfer commercial vehicles from local body plants to various locations throughout U.S. - No forced dispatch - OTR and Regional work available. Apply online at www.mamotransportation.com under Careers or call 1-800-501-3783 to speak with a recruiter.

“Partners In Excellence” OTR Drivers APU Equipped

Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 & Newer

equipment. 100% NO touch. Butler Transport 1-800-528-7825

www.butlertransport.com New Pay-For-Experience

program pays up to $0.41/mile. Class A

Professional Drivers Call 877-294-2777 for more details or visit SuperServiceLLC.com

TanTara Transportation Corp. is hiring Flatbed Truck Drivers and Owner Operators. Regional and OTR Lanes Available. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www.tantara.us

Tanker & Flatbed Company Drivers/Independent

Contractors! Immediate Placement Available Best

Opportunities in the Trucking Business CALL TODAY

800-277-0212 or www.driveforprime.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

4 FOOT WHITE PINE TREES Delivered/planted/mulched

$69.50 / N of I-80 $79.50 per tree. Buy 10 / get 1 free! 4 foot

Norway Spruce $84.50 Call for sizes, varieties, shades.

217-886-2316 ATTENTION

HOMEOWNERS!!! Kayak Pools is looking for demo

homesites to display our maintenance-free pools.

Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity.

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ACTIVITY DIRECTORWalnut Manor is seeking afun, outgoing, and cre-ative person to managethe Activity Department.This position requires ex-perience with planning,developing, and imple-menting activity programsfor the geriatric popula-tion. The 36 hour ActivityDirector course is pre-ferred. Written and oralcommunication skills area must. Competitive wage& benefit package tailoredto your experience.Please send resume to or

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The Bureau CountyRepublican reserves theright to classify correctly,edit, reject or cancel anyadvertisement at any timein accordance with its poli-cy. All ads must bechecked for errors by theadvertiser, on the first dayof publication. We will beresponsible for the first in-correct insertion, and its lia-bilities shall be limited tothe price on one insertion.

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View Listing & Photos on website:www.tumblesonauction.com

REAL ESTATEThree Bedroom/Two Bath Brick Ranch Home w/Attached Two Car Garage & Full Basement; Home has Natural Gas, Forced Air Furnace & Central Air. Living Space is Approx. 1488 Square Feet. A Great Park Avenue Location!

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONPRINCETON-GREENCROFT SEC. 1 SD L

103 IRRG. B 1373 P343 D 08-5526LOT SIZE90 X 127

Please Note: This Home has Some Basement Foundation Issues and Some Interior Work and is being Sold AS IS without warranty or representation, expressed or implied. Buyer understands and acknowledges that the Seller hereby expressly disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, with respect to the land, improvements, and real and personal property, including without limitation, any warranty of habitability, warranty of merchantability, or warranty of fitness for a particular use.

TERMS OF REAL ESTATE10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter. Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be Pre-Approved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852.

SELLER: SPRING VALLEY CITY BANk, Spring Valley, IL

Attorney for Seller: Wimbiscus Law Firm, PC Spring Valley, IL

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY 815-872-1852AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON

E-mail: [email protected]

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS )TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS)OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH )CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2005-HE4 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- )RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant )

13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre-sentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at ser-vice.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1222008. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245I601207Published in the Bureau County Republian Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

All one bedroom units include utilities and appliances.Applicant must be 62 years of age or older,

handicap/disabled regardless of age. Rent based on adjusted gross income.

Contact the Bureau County Housing Authorityat 444 S. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356

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1221 North Main – Princeton, IL815-875-1221

Price reduced! $66,000Princeton! 3 BR, hardwood floors, large gated deck & fenced yard. Vinyl siding. Detached garage. Call to

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new listing! $56,900 Malden! 1/2 acre lot,. Home

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2002. Garage 20’x38’ w/ workshop. #08578102

new listing! Country home on 5 acres! $134,500. Near Mineral w/ fenced acreage,

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Price reduced! $149,900 Brand New Inside & Out - 2013! Gas FP, hardwood

flooring, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, 3 BR, 15’x7’ sunroom. #08532023

$93,900 - Princeton!Updated & roomy 2 BR home - NO STEPS! New

roof 2011, Includes kitchen appliances. 8’x15’ laundry /

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Price reduced! $72,500 On Quiet street w/ fenced backyard, newer windows, insulated 1 car garage. New

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new listing! $125,000 Building Lot - approx. 5 acres in Sherwood Glen

Subd. - irregular shaped lot located on cul-de-sac, &

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new listing! $79,900 Renovated home w/ 3

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Price reduced! $77,000 Princeton! 15’x16’ sun

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$127,900 - Princeton!4 BR, 3 bath, front & back

stairways, hardwood floors, built in display cabinets.

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4 Unit Investment RE, Parking,

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1203 N. Main St.Princeton

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555 N. Arch St.Tiskilwa

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230 South St.Tiskilwa

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614 • Car Sales

615 • Truck Sales

*******$$ CASH PAID $$We pay top dollar

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2002 Explorer XLT,1 owner runs good, newtires, asking $2,800 orbest offer.

Call 815-915-7037

1989 Ford Pickup Truck.4 wheel drive, lots of newparts. $1,800. Call 815-379-2575 or815-303-2575

STORAGE BUILDING onLot in McNabb for sale.Property is 158'x40' ap-proximately and buildingis 89'x14'. $11,700. 301 South Railroad Street.

Call 815-664-4386

PRINCETON (2) 2 bed-rooms, upstairs on MainStreet. Central air. $450/$550 per month. Brokerowned.Call 815-878-3800

774 • Lots for Sale

- 800 -Real Estate For Rent

856 • Apartment Rentals

BUILDING LOT 75'x150'zoned R3, includes 1 cargarage. $25,500.

Call 815-875-1923

PRINCETON new spacious1 bedroom, upstairs. Nopets. Available Now.

Call 815-973-3183

PRINCETON 628 SouthChurch Street. 3 bedroomcottage $600/month plusutilities, pets ok, largeyard, off-street parking.815-878-7557 Tom C.

PRINCETON 20 East PeruStreet. 1 bedroom apart-ments. Appliances, water,gas and garbage included.$425 + security.

Call 815-303-3805

Available May 1st. Newlyremodeled. 2 bedroom/1bath home on quiet, largecorner lot. Hardwoodfloors throughout. Walk totrain and town. All appli-ances furnished includingwasher/dryer. Pets con-sidered. References and 1month security deposit re-quired. Call 815-878-2853 or 312-771-0537

PRINCETON 2 bedroom.Neat & clean. Stove andrefrigerator. New furnace,central air. Low utilities.Washer, dryer. Good loca-tion. Nice yard. Refer-ences required. Call 815-875-3166/ 815-875-3861

PRINCETON 2 bedroom,$570. 437 East Marion.Heat, water, garbage, cov-ered parking, laundry. Nopets. Call 309-912-8017

856 • Apartment Rentals

858 • Homes for Rent

PRINCETON 2 bedroomapartment. Modern apart-ment with hardwoodfloors, garage, all appli-ances included, laundryfacility on site. $695/month + utilities. No pets.No smoking.

Call 815-878-1984

PRINCETON 1 bedroom,recently remodeled. Greatneighborhood. Lease, de-posit. $425. 810 SouthEuclid. Call 217-766-8497

PRINCETON newly remod-eled 1 bedroom upstairsapartment. $450 permonth and $450 deposit;also: 1 bedroom down-stairs apartment, $475per month & $475 de-posit. Stove, refrigerator& heat furnished. Off-street parking. No pets.No smoking. Call 815-866-3611 / 815-303-4277

PRINCETON For Rent/Saleor Rent to Own. 4 bed-room tri-level home. Nicesize lower level familyroom. All new flooring.Appliances. No pets. 624Aleta. $1,050 per monthplus utilities. Call 815-739-6842 for application

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3 bedroom/1.5 bath& 1 Car Garage.

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