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Facing Huntington’s Disease

PES Superintendent Tim Smith intends to educate the community on Vision 20/20

By Zita [email protected]

PRINCETON — Princ-eton Elementary Super-intendent Tim Smith intends to educate the

community on the goals and progress of the initia-tive Vision 20/20. Vision 20/20 is a collaborative effort among educators to promote some necessary changes in the public edu-cation system.

Starting with the Princ-eton Rotary Club, Smith plans to make appearanc-es at local organizations promoting the Vision 20/20 initiative. After win-ter breaks, however, Smith hopes to host an overall Vision 20/20 forum for parents.

“It’s really through our associations that we’re hoping to continue to have that higher degree of interaction,” said Smith.

Together the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS), the Illinois Principals Associ-ation (IPA) and the Super-intendents’ Commission for the Study of Demo-graphics and Diversity (SCSDD) are teaming up to head the Vision 20/20

initiative.Educators are standing

up for the needs of the system in a community attempt to communicate with legislators. Many par-ents don’t realize the local schools are not the ones making the rules, said Smith.

In a recent Princeton Elementary School Board meeting, it was agreed teachers have historically not been good at stand-

ing up for their own needs and the needs of the edu-cation system. This is an attempt to remedy that, Smith said.

The Vision 20/20 Rotary Club presentation will be a joint effort with Princeton High School’s Superinten-dent Kirk Haring and Mal-den Grade School’s Super-intendent Mike Patterson. Smith and his associates

The PVC piping alternative to ductile iron

By Zita [email protected]

PRINCETON — In response to a recent pub-lication concerning bids for the upcoming Claude Bailey Subdivision water main construction, exec-utive director of Uni — Bell PVC Pipe Association contacted Mayor Keith

Cain, Princeton City Council members and the Bureau County Republi-can to discuss the mod-ernization of local infra-structures with a PVC piping option.

“PVC pipe is the most widely used material for water and sewer piping in North America, and there are no reasons to not include it in bids,” said Holland.

Holland explained, when PVC is excluded from the bidding process, only iron materials are bid, causing prices to eas-

ily escalate. The inclusion of PVC in the municipal bids for a project drops the prices through com-petition, said Holland, adding even when PVC is not the chosen material, including it in the bidding process is a great benefit.

Competition is a great thing and is the only thing that will drive the indus-try to a more efficient process of procedure, said Holland.

Princeton City Manag-er Jeff Clawson said, the

Tiskilwa woman wants to make a differenceBy Goldie Currie

[email protected]

TISKILWA — Following the loss of her father and brother to Huntington’s Disease (HD) last year, Amber Porter of Tiskilwa has stepped up to help fellow families dealing with the tragic illness.

HD is a non-curable, fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deterio-rates a person’s physi-cal and mental abilities during their prime work-ing years.

HD is known as the quintessential family dis-ease because every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. Today,

there are 30,000 symp-tomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at risk of inheriting the disease.

Aside from the loss of her father and broth-er, Porter has seen her grandmother and uncles pass away because of HD. Her mother also died last year, as well. She returned to the area last year to care for her father, who was still alive and dealing with HD at the time.

To help cope with her new surroundings, she decided to join a HD sup-port group in Blooming-ton.

There she met many who, like her, were deal-ing with the illness in their lives in some way or another.

Porter found it easy to talk and share stories about her own family and

BCR photo/Joann Bowman

‘Pleeeeeeease can I buy this?’Ben Giachetto found a few items he sure wanted to buy at the Bureau County Flea Market, held Sunday at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds kicked off its flea market schedule for 2015 on Sunday, with more flea markets to follow on April 12, Sept. 13 and Oct. 18. The fairgrounds also hosts its annual garage sales on March 14 and Nov. 15, plus the More on 34 event on June 19-20.

Mark the Calendar!During the month of March, the Prairie Arts

Council will honor Aaron Porter, the son of Patti Moynihan, and brother of Amber Porter.

Aaron died in March 2014 from Hunting-ton’s Disease. Before his death, Porter was an up-and-coming young artist.

Aaron’s artwork will be shown in the PAC’s fireplace room March 6-29. The event is free and open to the public.

Watch for an upcoming BCR article about Aaron and further details about the PAC’s show featuring his art.

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Princeton native invents the Paw BossProduct makes pet owners’ and their pets’ lives easier

By Brenda SchoryShaw Media Service

GENEVA — When Kevin Skibinski’s two shelties, Bella and Buzz, would go outside and come back into the house with muddy feet, it could lead to a major task.

“We always disliked cleaning their paws,” said Skibinski, a Gene-va resident, formerly of Princeton. “Like most pet owners, we used a wet rag, bowl of water and even took them to the sink if they were real-ly bad.”

In 2007, when his son, Ryan, was 9, and his old-est son, Jake, was 12, they started a father-and-sons project to invent a meth-od to clean the dogs’ feet.

Skibinski and his sons kept producing proto-types out of Styrofoam, wood and plastic in the garage. They used left-over wood, Gatorade caps and a dish mat and tried them out on their dogs until they created the best one. Ultimately they created a three-di-mensional fully func-tional prototype that was tested by many of their friends and family. They dubbed it Paw Boss.

The device allows each paw to be cleaned in warm, soapy water, without going back and forth to a sink, combin-ing convenience with cleanliness. Skibinski said he expects the prod-uct to start rolling off the assembly line in March, eventually being avail-able through his website at www.pawboss.com and through pet supply stores.

The product is patent-ed, and Skibinski said it took some of his sav-ings and a home-equity loan to create a six-fig-ure investment to get the product off the ground and manufactured in the United States

Injection molding tool-

ing will be done by the Lakone Co. in Montgom-ery, where his son, Jake, works part-time. Dice Mold and Engineering, Inc. in Itasca will create the actual tooling for it, he said.

“We wanted it made in the USA,” Skibinski said. “I had numerous peo-ple tell us that our costs would be way too high if we made it here … but they were all wrong.”

At a retail cost of $29.99, Skibinski said he believes the Paw Boss to be competitive and affordable. What makes Paw Boss different from similar paw-cleaners on the market is that the device has clean and dirty water reservoirs built in, Skibinski said.

The pet owner does not have to keep going back to the sink to dump out dirty water and put in clean, Skibinski said. As a bonus — because it does not reuse dirty water to wash the paws — Skibinski used a third party test lab to prove the Paw Boss removes 99.5 percent of the bac-teria and 99.9 percent of the fungi from the pet’s paws.

“Vets that have seen this love the fact that we’re using fresh, clean, soapy water for each paw, especially if a dog has allergies or itchy paws,” Skibinski said.

Their dog, Buzz, since has died, and the boys are older now. Jake is 19 and attending Waubon-see Community College and will attend the Uni-versity of Chicago in the fall.. Ryan is 16 and a junior at Geneva High School.

“The project really started as a joke, and it morphed into this fun project to solve a prob-lem,” Skibinski said. “My kids have seen the idea start from a simple fun father-son project ... to something that was pat-ented and will now ulti-

mately be manufactured here in the USA.”

Skibinski said he has just launched the Paw Boss website, pawboss.com, to help show the product, but ordering won’t begin until some time in March, once pro-duction commences. Due to the limited pro-duction right now, they are currently allowing people to reserve their Paw Boss by clicking on the “buy now” button, where buyers enter their contact information; a Paw Boss will be reserved

in the buyer’s name. He said the website was just launched a few days ago,

and reservations have already been flowing in.

BCR Editor Terri Simon

contributed to this report.Comment on this story

at www.bcrnews.com.

Photos contributedAbove, Jake Skibinski poses with the Paw Boss with Blackie the dog. The product makes cleaning a dog’s paws easier, and it actually removes much bacteria and fungi from its paws. Below, this is the packaging consumers will see on the shelf when they look for the Paw Boss in retail pet stores. It will also be available online.

Where is he now?Kevin Skibinski

grew up in Prince-ton and graduated from Princeton High School in 1985. He is the youngest of three children — his brother Mike (PHS Class of 1976) and his brother Tom (PHS Class of 1980). His parents, Hank and Bernie, sill reside in Princeton. Hank was the former purchasing manager at Harper-Wyman in Princeton, and Ber-nie worked at PHS for a long time.

Kevin graduated from Western Illinois University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology and went on to receive his master’s degree at Northern Illinois Uni-versity in industrial management. He is employed at Amsted Rail Co. Inc., which has its global head-quarters in Chicago. He has worked there for 26 years and is currently the director of sales, responsi-ble for maintaining and developing new business in North America.

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Girl Scout cookie season kicks off

By Goldie [email protected]

LADD — The Ladd Fire Department responded to a semi tractor-trailer that caught fire on Interstate 80, about six miles west of the Ladd exit, Friday, Feb. 6.

The department got the call around 5:30 p.m. The department responded with an engine, tanker and rescue unit.

Ladd Fire Chief B.J. Liebe said upon arrival, the trail-

er portion of the semi was fully engulfed in flames, and fire had moved to the cab portion of the semi.

Although the cause of fire is undetermined, Liebe said the driver of the semi explained how the rear tires blew out, and when he got out to inspect the damage, he noticed flames coming from near the wheels of the semi.

Liebe suspected the fire might have had something to do with the brake sys-tem, possibly locking up

and causing the fire.Liebe confirmed there

had been two people in the tractor-trailer who were able to get out of the vehi-cle before it became fully engulfed in flames. The semi was from a Chica-go-based company.

Firefighters were on scene for about four hours.

Spring Valley, Seatonville and Princeton fire depart-ments provided mutual aid.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

The fun begins at 6

p.m. Feb. 21By Goldie Currie

[email protected]

PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Schools Foundation is revving up for its seventh annual trivia night fundraiser.

The event is Saturday, Feb. 21 at A Hundred Acres Orchard. The event calls for teams of eight to 10 people for each table. The cost is $15 a person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the trivia begins at 7 p.m.

There will be pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, chips, popcorn, desserts, water, soda and alcohol available for purchase.

“This is a fun evening that directly benefits the students and teachers at both, Princeton High School and Princeton Ele-mentary School,” said Beth Bickerman, president of the Foundation.

The annual fundraiser is just one example of the many ways the Foundation works to help raise money for teachers — ultimately students — in both Prince-ton School districts.

Each year, the Founda-tion disburses grants to both elementary and high school teachers to ful-fill requests for materials

needed that go above and beyond their classroom budgets.

Each year the Foun-dation distributes about $10,000 to teachers.

For the 2014-15 school year, Princeton High School teachers received $5,207.99 for items includ-ing 10 pulse monitors for physical education classes, a table roller, First Class program, four Venier Labquests, hardback and paperback books and five sewing machines.

Princeton Elementary School teachers received $4,175.99 worth of class-room items including an RCA LED TV and Chrome-case program, five Apple iPads, used smart boards, globes and maps.

Bickerman explained

with ongoing budget cuts and the state of Illinois, the Foundation is another resource to help provide those costly materials that can enhance public edu-cation.

“Annually, Princeton Public Schools Foundation could not do this without the help of individuals and businesses that place importance on education, not only for our children, but for the benefit of our community,” she said. “Thank you for your gener-ous donations.”

For questions or to order tickets for the upcoming trivia night event, call Col-lette Yelm at 815-872-0957 or Bickerman at 815-879-0681.


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SPRINGFIELD — Thou-sands of girls across Cen-tral Illinois will begin to sell Girl Scout cookies at booths, door-to-door and, for the first time ever, through CoCodirect, the first national digital sales platform that enables any girl age 5-17 to learn 21st-Century skills while building her cookie busi-ness.

“The Girl Scout cook-ie program is the largest, most successful girl-led business in the world, and its power to teach girls business and financial skills that will serve them throughout their lives is unrivaled,” said Pam Kovacevich, CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. “This year, thousands of Girl Scouts throughout the region will participate in the largest financial

literacy program in the world by building their own cookie businesses, and every year, our young cookie entrepreneurs reinvest that money into troop activities and proj-ects that make their com-munities and our world a better place. There is no other program that allows girls to gain such valuable experience and under-standing of how they can transform their world, all while having fun and engaging in the excite-ment of the cookie sea-son.”

Girl Scouts will sell cook-ies from Friday, Feb. 13, through Monday, March 23. This year’s National Girl Scout Cookie Week-end will be Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1, and will mark the 98th year of Girl Scouts selling cookies and learning the basic skills and acumen they need to be leaders in business and sales, man-age their personal and family finances, and gain self-sufficiency and con-

fidence handling money.A new tasty treat will

debut this cookie sea-son. For the first time in Girl Scout history, glu-ten-free cookies will be available. Trios, made with real peanut butter, choco-late chips and whole-grain oats, is gluten-free and will sell for $5 per pack-age. The newcomer joins legendary classics of Thin Mints, Shortbread, Cara-mel deLites, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, Thanks-A-Lots, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, and Cranberry Citrus Crisps. All cookies except for glu-ten-free Trios are $4 a box.

To find sales loca-tions online, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org. Also available is a free Cook-ie Finder application, free for iOS or Android phone or mobile device, which lists the times, dates and locations of all cookie booth sales in the country. To order by phone, call the Girl Scout Cookie Con-nection Hotline toll-free at 800-640-8671.

Photo contributedThe Ladd Fire Department responded to a semi tractor-trailer that caught fire on Inter-state 80 Friday night.

Photos contributed The Princeton Public Schools Foundation is able to give away around $10,000 worth of grants each year to high school (above) and elementary school (below) teachers for the purchase of educational equipment for classrooms.

experiences. She did so well, in fact, the head of the support group ended up nominating her as a board member for the Illi-nois Chapter of HD Society of America, which she was selected for in November.

While at first the task seemed to be overwhelm-ing, Porter explained she had just lost her father to HD and was needing an outlet to grieve.

“I thought maybe this will help me do it,” she said.

The HD Society of Ameri-ca is a not-for-profit organi-zation dedicated to improv-ing the lives of those affect-ed by HD.

In addition to joining the board, Porter further dove into her work with HD by agreeing to take over the support group in Bloom-ington, which had been run by the same fellow since the 1970s, she said.

In addition, Porter is working to start up another HD support group in Peoria by the end of March. She is also working on plans to start a third support group in her home in Tiskilwa.

“My goal is to have the support group here by summertime. “I’m hoping to make it so people want to come to my groups,” she said, explaining how a lot of times many people with HD don’t like to leave home.

By having the support

group in a private, home setting, she hopes it will encourage more HD patients to seek needed therapy and support. Por-ter is also working on ways to create a more personal experience, as people who attend the support groups each have their own story with HD.

“I want to make it so more people feel they have somewhere to go, so they know they aren’t alone,” she explained.

Her message to others out there affected with HD is to reach out and educate themselves.

“There’s no point of sit-ting there on your comput-er, reading all this stuff and having the worst scenarios going through your head,”

she said.Anyone is welcome to

visit the Illinois Chapter of HD Society of America website and contact any of the board members, as their contact information is provided on the site.

“I think a lot of people don’t realize until they make that first step how many people will really rally for you,” Porter said. “No matter what you’re going through with your Hunting-ton’s, we will find someone to help walk you through it. We want to make sure you and your family get through this the best way you can.”

A list of online support groups can be found at hdlf.org/support.


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will explain the initiative’s goals and purpose to pro-vide the community with a better understanding of the initiative and local education overall.

Smith said he simply wants to “give people a better understanding that our goal is to enhance communication with the legislators.” He hopes this initiative will encour-age lawmakers to ask the opinions of what a bill would mean to educators before passing it as a law. Smith explained the over-all goal of Vision 20/20 is to have legislators engage educators and educators engage their legislators.

He said, “It’s a con-versation; it’s ongoing; it’s a work in progress … because our needs are going to change just like the needs of any organi-zation. But we’re going at it, of course, from our per-spective; the perspective of what our needs are for students in the 21st Cen-tury.”

The conversation had a significant kick-start at January’s Vision 20/20

legislative forum hosted at Kewanee High School.

The forum featured a panel of six state legisla-tors who represent all or parts of Henry, Bureau and Stark counties. The program was sponsored by the Regional Office of Education of Bureau, Henry and Stark Counties, which includes 24 school districts from Colo-na to Spring Valley and Annawan to Wyoming.

Addressing four ques-tions, provided to them in advance, were three state senators, Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap), Neil Ander-son (R-East Moline), and Sue Rezin (R-Peru),

and three state repre-sentatives, David Leitch (R-Peoria), Frank Mauti-no (D-Spring Valley), and Don Moffitt (R-Gilson). Kewanee School Super-intendent Chris Sullens described the gathering as “historical” in his wel-come.

Legislators were asked to address issues centered around the four pillars of the Vision 20/20 initiative. Highly effective educa-tors, shared accountabil-ity, 21st century learning and equitable and ade-quate funding are the primary priorities within the Vision 20/20 conver-sation.

“So far I’d say we’re pretty pleased,” said Smith referring to the reaction and interaction with the attending legis-lators.

After passing the Vision 20/20 resolution at the Princeton Elementary School Board meeting, Smith said the initiative rejects the concept pub-lic education has failed. Rather, it recognizes edu-cation’s impact and works to identify areas in need of improvement.


Donations raised for the Illinois Chapter of the HD Society of America

Instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, the employees at BuEComm pool together monies for a charity of their choosing.

This past Christmas, 9-1-1 telecommunicator Dawn Porter selected the Illinois Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to ben-efit from donations raised throughout BuEComm employees and local first responders.

Dawn married into the Porter family of Amber Por-ter of Tiskilwa. The Porter family has lost five mem-bers to the tragic illness.

“It just devastates an entire family,” Dawn said. “It’s something that is very hard and very close to us.”

BuEComm has raised $1,570 for the cause.This year’s donors included BuEComm 911 dis-

patchers, BuEComm ETSB members, Sheffield Rescue, Pat Stier from Sheffield, Bureau/Putnam Ambulance and Rabe Trucking.

bids will go out for both materials and the costs will “speak for them-selves.” Throughout his career, Clawson has used PVC piping and said he has never had an issue.

“PVC is the industry standard,” said Clawson. After having discussed the PVC piping option with the residents of the Claude Bailey Subdivi-sion, Clawson believes overall the residents are comfortable with either option.

Former Princeton Water Department Super-intendent Mike Eggers presented his opposing opinion at the recent city council meeting along-side regional engineer of the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Paul Hanson. Eggers ada-mantly disapproves of PVC’s use in Princeton, believing it would com-

promise the integrity of the Princeton water main system.

However, PVC is more cost effective, and unlike ductile iron, it is mainte-nance free, said Holland.

He explained, “It is not only more cost-effective than iron piping but lasts longer because it is corro-sion proof.”

While Eggers believed corrosion was not an issue for the local area, Holland said corrosion can be an issue in small or large areas of any system.

The matter of PVC ver-sus ductile iron is one of personal opinion and preference, said Clawson. Both materials meet the piping standards, Claw-son said, adding anyone is entitled to his or her opin-ion on the matter, howev-er, it’s just an opinion.

Clawson encouraged Princeton residents to ignore the opinions of both Eggers and himself and research the materi-als to formulate their own

opinions.Some engineers remain

resistant to the use of PVC piping in pocket areas throughout the Midwest and northeast, said Hol-land.

“However, PVC water pipe has been shown to be up to 70 percent less expensive than iron pip-ing, and its longevity sur-passes 100 years accord-ing to numerous reports,” Holland said.

Holland encouraged any individuals resistant to PVC piping to further familiarize themselves with the PVC material.

He and the PVC Pipe Association offered for its senior regional engineer, Steve Cooper, to address any questions Princeton engineers or council may have. Cooper would be able to provide a presen-tation on PVC piping to the Princeton City Coun-cil and/or the engineering staff in March.


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Deer accidentsPatrick J. Herrmann, 55,

of Spring Valley struck a deer at 8:01 p.m. Feb. 3 on Route 6 about one-fourth mile west of 3000 East Street in Hall Township.

Donna Ruth Goetsch, 44, of Mark hit a deer at 6:13 a.m. Feb. 3 on Inter-state 180 about one mile south of Route 26 in Arispie Township.

Sean M. Riordam, 20, of Spring Valley struck a deer at 10:38 p.m. Jan. 27 on Route 29 about one-half mile south of 890 North Avenue in Leepertown Township.

Jacob M. Krolar, 21, of Walnut struck a deer at 6:48 p.m. Jan. 28 on Back-bone Road about one-half mile east of Wyanet/Wal-nut Road in Bureau Town-ship.

AccidentsEusi A. Fraser, 34, of

Spring Valley was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 3 on Dal-zell Blacktop about one-half mile north of Route 6 in Hall Township.

Randall J. Dekeyser, 50, of Princeton was involved in a single-vehicle acci-dent at 12:29 a.m. Feb. 4 on Route 6 about one-fourth mile east of 2300 East Street in Princeton Township.

Charles D. Elmore, 26, of Bradford was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 3 on 1900 East Street about one-half mile south of 900 North Avenue in Arispie Town-ship.

Gary E. Taylor, 63, of Wyanet went off the road-way after losing control of his vehicle due to ice at 7:34 p.m. Jan. 30 on 1100 North Avenue about one-fourth mile east of 1625 East Street in Indiantown Township.

Colton A. Teske, 26, of Wyanet and William J. Stahler, 56, of Coal City were involved in a two-ve-hicle accident at 6:52 p.m. Jan. 8 on Route 34 at the intersection with Route 6 in Mineral Township. Teske was ticketed with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give aid or information.

Austin L. Macquarrie, 18, of Manlius lost control of his vehicle due to road conditions and struck the guide wire at 9:28 a.m. Jan. 26 on Heaton Street about 30 feet west of Second Street in Walnut. Macquar-rie was ticketed with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Brock A. Taylor, 18, of Lexington went off the roadway and struck a street

sign due to road condi-tions at 6:04 p.m. Jan. 26 on Route 40 about 200 feet north of 1700 North Ave-nue in Concord Township.

David J. Smith, 25, of Walnut went off the road-way and struck a tree at 11:41 a.m. Jan. 26 on 1400 East Street about .2 miles north of 2300 North Ave-nue in Bureau Township. Smith was ticketed with driving too fast for condi-tions.

A 17-year-old girl slid off the roadway, and the car turned on its side at 7:59 p.m. Jan. 26 on 250 North Avenue about one-fourth mile east of 1625 East Street in Milo Township.

Jose S. Dodriguee, 45, of Addison went off the road-way at 5:44 p.m. Jan. 26 while heading eastbound on Interstate 80 in Wyanet Township.

Princeton PoliceRetail theft

James R. Swanson, 61, of Princeton was charged with retail theft from Walmart at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 3.

AccidentMason K. McCance, 22,

of Princeton was charged with driving too fast for conditions, improper lane usage, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of cannabis after he lost control of his vehicle in the area of West Peru Street near Fairgrounds Avenue at 10:59 p.m. Feb. 5.

Illinois State Police

DUI Amy K. Larson, 30, of

Earlville was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and no proof insur-ance on LaSalle Coun-ty Highway 1 near Route 52/23 in LaSalle County at 1:27 p.m. Feb. 6.

AccidentJake T. Neumann, 25, of

Mokena, Ill., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, oper-ating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transpor-tation of alcohol and improper lane usage after a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near Mile-marker 79 in Dimmick Township at 10:59 p.m. Feb. 8.

Police reports

Traffic courtDisregarding official traffic control device — Brian V.

Davis, 42, of Manlius.Driving on revoked license — Thomas S. Russell, 43,

of Spring Valley.Driving on suspended license — Zachery A. Evans,

22, of Princeton; Abigail R. Waugamon, 26, of Hollo-wayville.

Electronic communication device — Ryan M. Buck, 23, of Princeton.

Failure to reduce speed — Heidi L. James, 20, of Princeton.

No valid registration — Annette M. Robbins, 50, of Princeton.

Registration expiration — Roger K. Hildebrand, 76,

of Princeton; Carrie R. Prostko, 40, of Princeton.Seat belt required (driver) — Frank L. Davis, 51, of

Spring Valley; Josh M. Fullerton, 18, of Princeton.Speeding (11-14) — Sarah M. Stebbins, 27, of Princ-

eton.Speeding (21-25) — Ronda S. Marquis, 58, of Prince-

ton; Lauren E. Peterson, 19, of Wyanet.Violation license class first and second division —

Kim T. Bickett, 57, of Princeton.

At the courthouse

Obituaries

Illinois State Police release January activityLASALLE – Illinois State Police District 17 announced

during the month of January, troopers handled 664 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 234 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways.

Criminal activities during the month included three people apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants and five arrested for other criminal offenses.

Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 115 drivers

arrested for speeding and 17 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled six. Troop-

ers issued a total of 228 traffic citations and 448 written warnings to motorists during the month. Troopers com-pleted 85 motor carrier inspections on second division motor vehicles. District 17 troopers handled 106 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There was one fatality due to a motor vehi-cle crash in District 17.

Bob FisherBRADFORD — Bob Fisher of Bradford passed away

Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. He was born in Chica-go and was 72 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Pete (and Kim), Bill (and Anne) and Kathleen (and Strata); and five grand-children. He is also survived by his broth-er, Bill, his sister, Mary, and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was gentle and peace-loving man. He loved his family and was very willing to put our needs ahead of his own. He believed in living his faith, and we, his family, will always be grateful for his unconditional love and support.

Bob majored in political science and had a keen interest in world governments throughout his life. He taught junior high school in Wyanet for many years. He liked and understood his students and made their needs a priority in his work. In later years, he enjoyed helping on the farm. He was also willing to go any-where at a moment’s notice, to check corn depth, deliver seed, or help in any way.

He truly believed that the little things make the dif-ference, and he tried hard to do those small things he felt could make each of our lives better.

Bob enjoyed the simple things: nature, comfortable clothes, a No. 3 meps lure, a cup of coffee on the front porch at the lake, fishing off the dock a few minutes at the end of the day, a good book and a ball game.

We cherished his willingness to try almost anything with us, his tolerance, and his continued encourage-ment to trust our choices.

A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford. A Mass and graveside services will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Tiskilwa, arrangements pending.

Mass requests can be sent to St. John the Baptist Church in Bradford or to St. Mary’s in Tiskilwa. Memo-rials can be directed to Bradford Grade School to be given to teachers for purchase of classroom supplies.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-john-sonfh.com.

Ann BlaineAMBOY — Ann Blaine, 93, of Amboy died Mon-

day, Feb. 9, 2015, at Aperion Care of Amboy.

She was born Jan. 15, 1922, in East Grove Township, Lee County, the daughter William R. and Augusta (Wal-ter) Ogan. Ann married Charles E. Blaine April 6, 1940, in Maytown.

She was a member of St. Patrick Cath-olic Church in Amboy.

Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, the outdoors, walking, gardening and work-ing in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on June 11, 2014; a son, Stephen Blaine; two sisters, Alice Ogan and Dorothy Morton; and one brother, Howard Ogan.

Ann is survived by her five children, Janet Theri-ault of Franklin, Wis., Jim Blaine of Amboy, Barb Protiva of Flagstaff, Ariz., Cathy (Bruce) Schultz of Ohio, Ill., and Jeff Blaine of Chicago; 12 grandchil-dren; seven great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services on Thursday, Feb. 12, will begin with a 10 a.m. prayer service in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ohio, Ill.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the funeral home with the rosary recited at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been estab-lished.

Condolences may be sent online at www.the-jonesfh.com.

Bob Fisher Ann Blaine

Obituary deadlinesDeadlines for obituaries are 2 p.m. Monday for

Tuesday’s paper, 2 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s paper and 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday’s paper.

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PerspectiveBureau CountyRepublican

Serving Bureau County SinCe 1847

Sam R FisherPublisher

Terri Simoneditor

From the editor’s deskThis Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Are you ready?

When I was a little girl, my grandpa used to buy us little boxes of Russel Stover candy from Nelson Drug Store in Princeton. If my memory serves me correctly, there were only four pieces of candy in that little box — one being some kind of a fruit and nut nougat I detested. But even with that nou-gat in there, I thought I was the luckiest little girl in the world to have my very own box of candy ... especially from Grandpa.

While my grandma got the big box of candy and my mom got the medi-um-sized box, I was perfectly content with my miniature version. I wish I could go back in time and tell my grandfather how much that box of chocolates meant to me ... enough to still remember 50 years later!

We never know what kind of loving gestures will remain with those we love. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I hope you take the time to show those you love home much they mean to you. Even if it’s a tiny box of Russel Stover candy, that might just be the one treat that your special person will remember forever.

And just a reminder ... When you’re shopping for your Valentine’s Day treats or planning a romantic evening on the town, please try to shop locally and eat at a restaurant in Bureau County. When you do so, it’s a win/win situation for everyone.

I’m already thinking about my column for Satur-day. I always want my Valentine’s Day column to be a hit ... but it’s one of the most difficult topics to write. Love ... there are so many different meanings, feelings, thoughts associated with it. My head is swimming with the possibilities ... and the ability to put all of that into words. Ugh.

•••Did you watch the Grammy Awards? I usually get

bored about halfway through the award shows, and then I start changing the channels. But this year, I really enjoyed it. While there were many artists whom I didn’t know or recognize, there were enough folks who I did know which kept my relatively short atten-tion span in check.

If you didn’t see the awards show, you missed a public service message from President Barack Obama on domestic violence, followed by a moving speech by domestic violence activist Brooke Axtell and then a performance by Katy Perry — which differed dramat-ically from the more colorful side of this artist. Perry sang a moving rendition of “By the Grace of God.” It was impressive. I’m glad the Grammy Awards took so much time to focus on a very important subject.

•••Thoughts for this week:• “Nothing raises man to such noble peaks nor drops

him into such ashpits of absurdity as the act of falling in love.” Ridgely Hunt.

• “If Jack’s in love, he’s not a judge of Jill’s beauty.” Benjamin Franklin.

• “Love does not die easily. It is a living thing. It thrives in the face of all life’s hazards, save one — neglect.” James Bryden.

• “The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.” G.K. Chesterton.

•••I stepped onto my front porch the other day to get

my BCR, and I couldn’t help but think of all the news-paper carriers who tromp through mountains of snow, skate up and down slippery driveways and sidewalks and basically go through whatever weather Mother Nature throws at us to deliver our newspapers. If you have a great carrier, please let him or her know how much you appreciate them. It’s not an easy job, and I sure have a ton of respect for all of them who go the extra mile to deliver your hometown newspaper.

•••It’s difficult to believe Ash Wednesday is already

next week (Feb. 18)! It seems like we just popped the cork on 2015! I am also thrilled to have some extra daylight at the end of each day. Daylight Saving Time begins in just a couple of weeks (March 8).

I hope you have a great week. I see so much unkind-ness in this old world. But we can make a difference to practice kindness whenever we can. I think we’d be surprised how far a little kindness can go. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street What do you think about having a medical marijuana facility in the area?

(It will be in Oglesby.)

“From a business standpoint, states need to fill their coffers, create new jobs and cut costs by keeping non-violent drug

offenders out of jail.”Eric Tinley, Princeton

“I think it’s a great, positive opportunity for the area. Any time we can offer more job opportunities to the people of the Illinois Valley it

becomes a win/win all around.”Kyle Cain, Princeton

“It is a great opportunity to bring new industry to the

Illinois Valley.”Blake Jacobs, Princeton

“It may bring money to the area, but I’ve never seen scientific research that shows marijuana has any medical benefits. There are

many other drugs on the market that have been tested and proven to work. There are significant side effects to marijuana. But, then again,

prescription medications have never been abused … have they?Gary Hanna, Princeton

“I’m sure lots of people are afraid of the unknown. With the regulations and security they have to have in place, it’s not an issue. Jobs and tax money is a good thing. But I’m so happy for the people and children that the oils and such from the product helps their medical conditions and eases their pain. For that, we should be happy it’s locally grown.”

Randy Sommer, Sheffield

Letter EditorTOTHE

Ductile iron vs. PVCTo the Editor,I am writing this because I believe

the council inexplicably is about to commit a grave error in passing an ordinance allowing the use of PVC pipe for the construction of water mains in the city of Princeton water system.

I personally met with each mem-ber of the council to present my concerns as well as to provide them with dozens of pages of information making the case as to why PVC pipe should not be allowed. The docu-mentation presented clearly shows ductile iron is a far superior mate-rial to PVC for water mains. The information shows that allowing the use of PVC pipe instead of ductile iron pipe for constructing water mains would be like allowing a contractor, who is building a home for you, to use 1x3s instead of 2x12s for the floor joists. The initial cost would be lower, but the floor would not be anywhere near as structur-ally sound. If you are interested in seeing this information for yourself, please email me at [email protected]. I will email you a link where you can view the documen-tation and form your own opinion based on the facts.

Given all the facts and informa-tion that I have presented to the council members, the fact that no evidence has been presented to show PVC as being superior to ductile iron, and the belief of both current and former employees of the water department that using PVC for water mains in Princeton will negatively impact the reliability and integrity of the Princeton water system, I find it hard to understand how anyone can justify voting to change the ordinance to remove the current ductile iron only require-ment and allow the use of PVC for water mains. Why would you want to even allow that which is clearly

an inferior product?The ordinance being presented

clearly states PVC pipe is allowed. Given that fact, I believe it would be impossible for the city to deny its use by any developer that wants to use PVC. Likewise, if the city uses PVC themselves, I believe it would be impossible for the city to then deny its use by any developer that wants to use PVC. It appears the council is poised to vote at the next council meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the City Hall, to allow the use of PVC pipe, while ignoring the facts which show that ductile iron is a far superior material to PVC for the construction of water mains.

I believe the only thing that may change that is a large outcry from the electorate, by calling all mem-bers of the council AND attending the next meeting to persuade them to reconsider the facts. You can fur-ther show your displeasure in the April election. I can be reached using my email ([email protected]) or by calling my home phone (815-875-1263) for questions or comments.

Sincerely,Mike Eggers, retired Princeton

Water Department superintendentPrinceton

Strong suggestionsTo the Editor,This letter is in response to Dick

Volker’s letter of Feb. 3. We get it ... you think John Bellino is a great guy. I am not writing to dispute

whether he is or isn’t.I am writing to defend the honor

of Princeton High School admin-istration and athletics. Why in the world would you use malicious language in “strongly suggesting” the administration of PHS hire John Bellino? And calling Prince-ton High School sports a laughing stock of the area? Do you personally know the coaches at PHS? Do you personally know the students and athletes at PHS? I consider your words offensive, uncalled for and downright mean! There are other words I would rather use, but this is a family newspaper.

I, too, am a Princeton taxpay-er with an invested interest in Princeton High School. And I DO know the coaches personally at PHS and many of the students. I firmly believe each coach, student and administrator is putting their heart and soul into their perspec-tive duties. Find me a PHS athlete who isn’t playing their heart out for the sake of their team and their community. Come on, Dick Volker, wake up! Using the dismissal of John Bellino at St. Bede to take pot shots at Princeton High School? One has NOTHING to do with the other. You’re stretching.

I “strongly suggest” that if you think you live in a community where you consider our local sports teams to be a laughing stock, there may be a large showing of support and help to assist you in moving to another community.

Rick WarrenPrinceton

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

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Life&Arts Scholarship opportunities — A total of $22,000 will be awarded to five 2015 Bureau Valley High School graduates. See .

Celebrating 50 years — Gloria Winslow was awarded a certificate for 50 years of continuous membership in the Princeton DAR. See Page 8.

Make Someone Happy• Happy 97th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to

Mildred Piper. Cards may be sent to her in care of Wal-nut Manor Nursing Home. Love, your family.

Community NotesValentine’s Day dance

PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s Day dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, with music provided by The Generics Good-ies Band. For more information, call the Elks Lodge at 815-875-2185.

Breastfeeding supportLADD — La Leche League of the Illinois Valley, a

breastfeeding support group, will meet at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Ladd. This monthly group helps mothers gain knowledge and support from other breastfeeding moms. Expecting moms are encouraged to attend, as well as new and experienced moms. For more information, call 815-894-3303 or email [email protected].

Free concertSPRING VALLEY — “The Volunteers,” a U.S.

Army Field Band, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at JFK School in Spring Valley. Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Spring Valley City Clerk’s Office, 215 N. Greenwood St. in Spring Valley or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note request-ing the number of tickets to: Army Band Tickets, 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. For more information, call Debb at 815-303-4327.

Vendor fairPERU — Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2688 in

Peru will hold its sixth annual spring vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Eagles Hall, 830 Harrison St. (on Route 6 West across from Casey’s) in Peru. Admission is $1. For more informa-tion, call Betty at 815-664-2126.

Music jamPRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country

music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 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 available. For information, call 815-875-2057.

Thanks NeighborA big thank you

To the Editor,A big thank you to our neighbor, Ken Saal, who

cleared our driveway with his snowblower Monday afternoon, Feb. 2. That was a huge help to us. There are good people in our neighborhood! God bless you.

Bill and Betty Ann LoseyPrinceton

‘The Queen of Bingo’ performances announcedPRINCETON — Tickets are now

on sale for the Prairie Arts Center fundraising production of “The Queen of Bingo.” Performances for this comedy reminiscent of the old Carol Burnett show sketches have been set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.

On any Bingo night at St. Joseph’s, you can find Sister Rose, Lonnie and Cindy Conklin, Marge Merans-ki, Coach Anderson and the many off beat, colorful regulars we meet through the eyes of Sis (Jill Marti of Princeton) and Babe (Julie Grady of Princeton).

They dish the dirt, giggle like school girls and share old memo-ries. Sis and Babe are sisters and best friends. They’ve been coming to play Bingo together for years because they love it.

Sis is a good loser who just loves to

play. Babe is a player who has always got to win. Sis is naturally fit and trim. Babe is naturally overweight and always fighting the battle of the bulge.

Sis is content in her widowhood. Babe is still looking for love. They complement each other in ways only sisters can and they drive each other crazy in that same sisterly fashion. On this particular night, Babe and Sis share something new as they each confesses a secret and finds a special kind of redemption.

The cast also includes the come-dic talents of Karen Rogers of Utica and Andy Marti of Princeton.

A “Girls Night Out” reception will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Attendees of the PAC will be able to place auction bids on themed gift baskets while enjoying champaign and homemade chocolates.

Sponsors for the event include Fitzgeralds, American Family Insur-ance, Ooh-La-La, the Bureau Coun-ty Metro Center and Dairy Queen.

There will also be a Photography Unlimited exhibit on display in the gallery.

Chocolates will be provided by Fudge and Frosting of Pentwater, Mich., created by chocolatiers Joel Martin and Roxanne Mills for this occasion.

Tickets for the Feb. 28 perfor-mance and auction will be $18. Tickets for March 1 are $12. Tickets can be reserved by calling 815-875-2787. Patrons can leave a message to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the PAC box office from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, and Tuesday, Feb. 24.

The Prairie Arts Center in located at 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton.

Switzer scholarships to be awarded to BVHS gradsWALNUT — Mary

Beach, chair of the John and Mae Switzer Memori-al Scholarship Committee, has announced the com-mittee will award $22,000 in scholarships to five 2015 Bureau Valley High School graduates.

The scholarships, fund-ed by a trust established by the late John Switzer in memory of his wife Mae, will be awarded to the top student residing in the for-mer Walnut High School District, students graduat-ing in the top 10 percent of this year’s class and students demonstrating a commitment to their high-er education. Winners will

have attended BVHS their high school career and been admitted for studies by a university, community college or trade school.

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to the top BVHS graduate living in the former Walnut High School District. Two $5,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduates who meet the criteria and are selected by a committee of non-district educators.

Students applying for the scholarships must submit an application, letters of recommendation from at least two BVHS adminis-trators or teachers, and an

essay explaining how the Switzer Scholarship will benefit the student and society as a whole. Final selection of these winners will be made by a commit-tee of educators from out-side Bureau Valley CUSD 340.

“These scholarships are a legacy to John and Mae Switzer, strong believers in the importance of higher education,” said Beach. “Undoubtedly, the grad-uates receiving them will benefit greatly from such investments in their future. May 24, 2015, BVHS grad-uation day, is going to be very big for five BVHS grad-uates.”

Applications for the scholarships are avail-able from BVHS guidance counselor Aimee Stoller. All materials must be sub-mitted to Stoller on or before April 2 to be con-sidered.

Princeton will host Workcamp in 2016PRINCETON — St. Matthew’s

Lutheran Church, in conjunction with Evangelical Covenant Church, First Lutheran Church, St. John Lutheran (Church on the Hill) and other area churches, plan to bring Workcamp to the Princeton area Friday, June 19, to Friday, June 26, 2016. Elderly, handi-capped and lower-income residents in Princeton and surrounding towns within 30 minutes of Princeton are eligible to submit an application for free home repairs.

As many as 40 or more local resi-dents will benefit from the work of a projected 400 adult and teenage vol-unteers at the Workcamp, coming to Princeton in the summer of 2016. The Workcamp will provide free home repairs through the Group Cares (for-merly Group Workcamp Foundation) program, hosted and co-sponsored by St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and other local churches, service organizations and the City of Princ-eton.

Group Cares (formerly Group Work-camps Foundation) is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian volun-teer home-repair organization head-quartered in Loveland, Colo. This

summer, almost 25,000 young peo-ple and adults will participate in 36 Workcamps in communities across the United States.

“These really are remarkable young people,” said Jeff Thompson of Group Cares. “Each one is actually paying for the privilege of working in your com-munity. Workcamp registration fees are used to cover our costs for food, insurance, and building materials.”

The 2016 Princeton Workcamp will be housed at Logan Junior High School, with Workcampers sleeping on classroom floors, eating in the caf-eteria and enjoying evening programs in the gym. This service to the com-munity would be impossible without the wonderful cooperation of Tim Smith, Wayne Barr and the Board of Education of Princeton Elementary District.

The first organization meeting for Workcamp 2016 will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the basement of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. If interested in participating, contact Linda Berry at 815 872-1478.

The idea behind the Workcamps started in Colorado in 1977 when res-idents suffered from the Big Thomp-

son River flood in which hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and over 140 people lost their lives. Church youth groups of many differ-ent denominations came from across the country the next summer to help.

In 1978, the program went nation-wide to include other disadvantaged areas throughout the country. This summer’s 36 Workcamps will take place in many different states, includ-ing but not limited to Arizona, Del-aware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kan-sas, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsyl-vania. Now in its 38th year of service, Group Cares has hosted over a quar-ter of a million participants who have provided more than 6 million hours of volunteer service directly to people in need.

Repairs offered through the Work-camp include interior and exterior painting, weatherization, porch and wheelchair ramp construction, and other work. Applications for Prince-ton Workcamp in 2016 will be avail-able in the near future at local church-es, the Bureau County Senior Center and the Tri-County Opportunities Council/Food Pantry.

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Winslow celebrates 50 years with DARGloria Winslow (front row, center) was awarded a certificate for 50 years of continuous membership in the Princeton-Illinois NSDAR. She joined the DAR Dec. 11, 1964, under her ancestor, James Quick of Pennsylvania, who served in the American Revolution. Winslow is a Princeton High School graduate and has received a Bachelor of Arts and doctorate degrees in foreign language from the University of Illinois. Pictured with her are chaplain Lois Peterson (front row, from left) and Bonnie Schutt; and Regent Sharon Bittner (back row) and Vice Regent Diana Williamson.

Auxiliary, Legion will meet WednesdayPRINCETON — Ameri-

can Legion Women’s Aux-iliary Unit 125 of Princeton will conduct its February veterans workshop at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the post home, 1549 W. Peru St. in Princeton. For needed items, mem-bers should contact VA&R chairman Clara Pease at 815-872-0430.

After the workshop and coffee break, president

Carol Allicks will call to order the business meet-ing at 10 a.m.

For membership infor-mation, those interested may attend any sched-uled business meeting at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the post home, 1549 W. Peru St., or contact Mari-ele Fisher, membership chair, at 815-646-4806.

Roger L. Eickmeier

American Legion Post 125 of Princeton will conduct its business meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the post home.

For membership infor-mation, those interested may attend any business meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the post home or call the post home at 815-872-1171 and leave a message.

Bickett named DAR award winnerMANLIUS — Carlie

Bickett has been named the 2014-15 DAR Good Citizen Award winner from Bureau Valley High School. She is the daugh-ter of Janice Bickett.

The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolu-tion is again sponsoring the Good Citizens’ pro-gram for all high schools in Bureau County. The National Association of Secondary School Prin-cipals has placed this

program on the National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2014-15.

Chosen by the faculty and senior class, Carlie was selected on the basis of the following criteria: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

Carlie has been on the honor roll throughout high school and was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior. She is active in various school and community activities. She is involved in Span-ish Club, FFA, Family and

Consumer Science Club, History Club, tutor in the Science lab and Advanced Science Club. She also was a nominee of the Elks Teen of the Month for October. She has been involved in volleyball, basketball and softball throughout high school receiving academ-ic all-conference in those sports. Within her com-munity, Carlie has helped out at her church and other civic organizations.

She plans on continuing her education in the field of medicine.

Education BriefsMonmouth College releases dean’s list

MONMOUTH — Monmouth College has released its dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Students named to the dean’s list achieved a grade point aver-age of 3.5 for the semester while carrying at least three credits.

Area students included on list were:• Alexis Sierens of Mineral, a sopho-

more accounting and business adminis-tration major, the daughter of Troy and Tracy Sierens of Mineral.

• Heather Malone of Princeton, a junior chemistry major, the daughter of Tammy Malone of Chaffee, Mo.

• Nathan Mesick of Princeton, a junior biochemistry major, the son of Richard Mesick and Sherrilynn Mesick, both of Princeton.

• Carina Moschello of Princeton, a senior history and classics major, the daughter of Brian Utsch and Lillian Hughes of Princeton.

SVCC announces dean’s and president’s lists

DIXON — Sauk Valley Community Col-lege has announced its 2014 fall semes-ter dean’s list and president’s list. To be named to the president’s list, students must maintain a 3.75 grade point aver-age. To be named to the dean’s list, stu-dents must maintain a 3.5-3.749 grade point average.

Area students named to the president’s list are: Michael Smith of Sheffield, Liam VanDeraa of Walnut, Justin March of Ohio, Robbie Riley of Ohio, John Brown of Walnut and Josh Weber of Ohio.

Area students named to the dean’s list are: Lacey DeVenney of Buda, Vanessa Martinez of Ohio, A.C. Lubbs of Princ-eton, Allisa Stoller of Sheffield, Whitney Forward of Wyanet and Katelynn Aukes of Wyanet.

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By Jeff [email protected]

STERLING — The Princeton High School wrestling team had its most successful region-al tournament in recent memory Saturday, Feb. 7, tying for second place and advancing six wrestlers to the sectionals next week-end.

“We have an extreme-ly good team this year,” sophomore 106-pound champ Tyler Wood said. “We finally figured stuff out. We had six guys in the finals. That’s a huge step from last year.”

“We wanted first place,” added 170-pound champ Drew Pranka. “But second place is a lot better than we have been doing. It’s nice to be up there with all the other teams. The past couple years we’ve been toward the bottom or in the middle of the pack. It’s nice to be a contender now.”

“Not satisfied with sec-ond place, but I’m happy about it. Have a few more guys in the lineup, have a few more wins here and there, and it’s a different story,” PHS coach Steve Amy said.

St. Bede advanced three of the six wrestlers they brought to the meet.

Wood (33-7) started things off for the Tigers’ grapplers, winning the 106-pound championship with a first period pin.

“I came out and attacked,” Wood said. “I got the first take down and eventually pinned him.”

Two weight classes later, junior Luke Marselle at 120 followed suit with consecutive pins over Quentin Johnson of Rock Falls and Cade Bianchi of Sterling Newman.

“I took him down, threw in a half, put him on his back and then bur-ied him,” he said of the championship match.

Junior Chaz Williams was all smiles when his hand was raised as cham-pion at 220. In only his third season of wrestling, he improved his record to 22-13 with a second period pin of top seeded Francisco Arelllano from Rock Falls.

“He stood up and he was bent over,” the exuberant Williams said of the final

moments of his match. “I saw it coming. Coach is always telling me to make what you can make of that position. I saw it there and said, ‘Well, let’s go for it.’ I did, took a step, went back and I heard everyone start screaming so I start-ed squeezing tighter and tighter, and they called a

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Season finale — The Princeton girls defeat-ed Henry 39-28 in the regular-season finale. See page 11. Look for regional updates at www.bcrnews.com/sports.

Regional runner-up

LaSalle-Peru 2A wrestling regional

PC/Hall advances two wrestlersBy Dixie SchroeDer

Shaw Media Service

LASALLE – The small-est school in the Illinois High School Class (IHSA) 2A regional wrestling tour-nament had a big voice on Saturday, Feb. 7. The PC/Hall Co-op wrestling squad placed seventh as a team at the LaSalle-Pe-ru regional and advanced two wrestlers as individ-uals.

In IHSA wrestling

regionals, the top three individuals advance to sectional competition in each weight class. PC/Hall had two such wres-tlers. Senior Mario Flores, wrestling at 132 pounds, won his first match by pin-fall. He then lost his sec-ond match, throwing him into the third-place con-test against Evan Schaib-ley of Ottawa. Flores won by major decision, 13-4, which entitles him to third place.

Freshman Eric Cissell wrestled at 220 pounds and won his first match. Cissell lost his second, which put him into the third-place contest against Jordan Bills of New Lenox High School. Cissell won, which earned him third place.

Both wrestlers will par-ticipate in the IHSA sec-tional wrestling competi-tion on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com

Storm come out smokingBy Kevin hieronymuS

[email protected]

PRINCETON — Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And the Bureau Valley Storm had plenty of fire Friday, Feb 6, at Prouty Gym.

The Storm scored the first 10 points of the game against host Princeton fol-lowing the delay of pre-game Senior Night intro-ductions due to a smoking speaker from the gym raf-ters. And after the Tigers rallied within three points at halftime and one point to start the third quarter, the Storm stoked their fire again to run off another 10 straight points on the way to a 69-49 win in Three Riv-ers East Conference play.

“Tommy thought that maybe lightning hit the school,” BV coach Jason Marquis said of Storm senior forward Tommy Johnston about the smok-ing speaker.

The sixth-ranked Storm brought their own light-ning. BV senior guard Parker Neuhalfen con-verted a 3-point play, Josh Mead hit a two, Alex John-

son a three and Johnson scored on a outback to put the Storm on top 41-30 with 5:55 to play in the third quarter.

“For some reason, we always come out guns a blazing in the third,” Neu-halfen said. “After that run, we kept it going, played defense and didn’t let them come back into it. I guess we’re just a sec-ond-half team.”

Johnston added back-to-back three and Neuhal-fen added another as the Storm stretched their lead to 54-37 at the 1:38 mark of the third quarter.

“I think our kids did lot of good things in the first half, but it didn’t show up on the scoreboard,” Mar-quis said. “But they knew if they kept at it possession after possession that good things were going to hap-pen.”

PHS coach Jesse Brandt said not many good things happened for the Tigers after they rallied in the first half.

“They flat out beat us in the second half at both

BCR photo/Jeff SchlesingerPrinceton’s Chaz Williams maneuvers his way to the 220-pound regional champi-onship at Newman, jumping for joy at the conclusion of the match. He is one of six Tigers to advance to sectional.

PHS wrestlers qualify six for sectional

Newman Regional• Princeton finished second

as team. Qualified six wrestlers — first-place Tyler Wood (106), Luke Marselle (120), Drew Pranka (170), Chaz Williams (220), sec-ond-place Austin Wetsel (132), Skyler Spencer (195).

• St. Bede advanced three wres-tlers — first-place John Barnes (285), second-place Jordan Elnicki (113), third-place Spencer Barnes (170).Regional Page 10 Storm Page 11

Prince-ton’s Levi Bates tries a sneak attack from behind on Bureau Val-ley’s Parker Neuhalfen in the sec-ond half of Friday’s contest at Prouty Gym.

BCR photo/Mike Vaughn

Boys basketball: Bur. Valley 69, Princeton 49

PC/Hall’s Luke McCook tries to cinch in a move

during his first match of the

IHSA Regional wrestling

tournament at LaSalle-Peru

Saturday.

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Pranka improved his record to 37-5 with an 11-2 decision over Rock Falls’ Tyler Myers in the semifinals and a 4-0 victory over Seneca’s Coyle Dayton in the championship.

Sophomore Austin Wet-sel finished second at 132 on a heartbreaking decision. Up 5-2 with just 15 seconds remaining in the champion-ship, Wetsel got turned as he shot for a take down, giving up two points for the take down and three points on a near fall to suffer a 7-5 upset to Rock Falls’ Konner Smith.

PHS senior Skyler Spencer rode a 9-3 decision over Otta-wa Marquette’s Sam Dona-hue before settling for sec-ond at 195 when first seeded Dallas Appleman caught him in a very deep half nelson, pinning him with 16 seconds remaining in the opening period.

St. Bede’s Jordan Elnicki earned a second-place finish at 113 with a fall over Ashton Franklin-Center’s Sam Hahn in the semis before suffer-ing the same fate himself in the championship against Tristen Dudley of Rock Falls. Elnicki now carries an 18-13 record as he heads to the sec-tional meet.

St. Bede senior Spencer Barnes was maybe one of the biggest surprises of the day. After an opening round loss

to Rock Falls’ Meyers by pin at 170, he came back to defeat Sterling Newman’s Logan Whitman via default and then found himself wrestling Meyers again for the berth in sectionals. Barnes had the privilege not only of beating an opponent who he had pre-viously lost to, but did it on the same day, winning 15-6 and capturing third place.

Barnes’ cousin, heavy-weight John Barnes, was probably the one wrestler in the building who most every-one considered a shoe-in for a championship. Ranked sixth in the state with a 28-2 record, he was expected to defeat the only other wres-tler in the weight class, Lukas Pounders of Rock Falls. He did. In fact, he basically toyed with him.

Winning by a 23-8 technical fall early into the third peri-od, Barnes repeatedly took Pounders down and then let him up before shooting for another takedown. He had numerous opportunities to turn him and most likely pin him, but instead wrestled it out to a technical fall.

“I was trying to drill the stuff that I haven’t worked on all year,” Barnes said of the match.

Barnes has high goals for sectionals.

“I’m hoping to go be the champion there, too. There’ll be quite a few tough matches, but I’m hoping to come out on top.”

Sectional opens the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, at Oregon.


RegionalFrom Page 9

Saturday’s region-al was uplifting for St. Bede’s Spencer Barnes (above), who advanced with a third-place finish. Princeton’s Drew Pranka (left) was regional champ at 170 pounds.

BCR photos/Jeff Schlesinger

Sports ShortsOhio fish fry

OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 serving at Ohio schools and Pipe’s Pub in Ohio.

Costs are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and stu-dents 12 and under. Delivery will available in Ohio. For car-ry-outs, call 815-376-4414 or 815-376-2934.

Alumni gamePRINCETON — Princeton

High School will host its 2015 alumni basketball game at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28 for all former members of the boys’ program.

Cost is $20. To participate, call coach/athletic director Jesse Brandt at 815-875-3308 or send a check pay-able to PHS Basketball at 103 S. Euclid, Princeton, IL 61356

Softball clinicPERU — The IVCC softball

program will hold its annual softball clinic Feb. 14-15 in the school gym. IVCC coach-es and players will provide instruction for players in grades 2-8.

Sessions include grades 2-4 meeting from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. The second session will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb.14 and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 15.

To register, call coach Cory Tomasson at 815-224-0509 or the athletic office at 815-224-0472.

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BCR photo/Dan DwyerPrinceton senior Steph Farrell knocks down a shot from the elbow Saturday at Prouty Gym. She came off the bench to give the Tigresses a big lift in their 39-28 win over Henry.

Girls basketball: Princeton 39, Henry 28

Tigresses top Henry in

season finale By Dan [email protected]

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigresses grabbed a much needed 39-28 victory over the visit-ing Henry Mallards Satur-day, Feb. 7, at Prouty Gym before entering regional play Monday, Feb. 9, in Ottawa.

The Mallards jumped out to a 4-0 lead on the back of senior forward Emma Cluskey before the Tigresses settled in and started to get their feet under them.

Senior guard Abby Jaques knocked down a jump shot with 4:46 to play in the first to get the Tigresses on the board.

Staunch defense by the Tigresses was key to a 10-1 run that spanned 5:22 and put Princeton ahead for good as it grabbed a 25-12 lead with 5:24 to play in the third.

Henry outscored the Tigresses 12-5 in the third quarter, including six by Cluskey that opened the door for the Mallards to attempt a late comeback. Cluskey knocked down a jumper to cut the Tigress lead to 33-28 with 3:10 to play, but it was one of only two fourth-quarter baskets by the Mallards.

“That was key, holding them only to four points in the fourth quarter,” Princ-eton coach Kevin Hieron-ymus said. “They made their run there in the third which didn’t surprise me. They made their run, we responded to it, and closed up shop and got the win today.”

Rebounds for layups on back-to-back plays by Bri-anna Barajas and a base-line jumper from forward Taylor Clark down the stretch iced the game for

the Tigresses as they head into postseason play with a victory under their belt.

Henry’s Cluskey fin-ished with a game-high of 17 points.

“Emma Cluskey’s scored 1000 points in her career for a reason, she is very good. She had 17, and I guess I’m pretty happy with that because I’ve seen her have a lot more than 17,” Hieronymus said.

Hieronymus spoke high-ly of Jaques and Clark’s recent play and expects them to continue solid play during postseason play.

“Both of those two have been stepping up in the last month or so. They have had some nice games offensively,” he said. “I thought Abby did a great job today. She scored some points and had a few nice shots, but did a great job of dishing the ball into our post very well today. She got Brianna Barajas involved offensively, and Brianna had a very nice game with four buckets inside today.”

Jaques led the Tigresses with 12 points followed by Clark with 10.

“It’s always important to get some momentum going into regional time and we have to carry that into the postseason,” Hier-onymus said. “Everybody is 0-0 now and we’re one of them. Anything can hap-pen in the postseason and there’s no reason we can’t have success. We have to step up our game no doubt, and we also have to build off of today’s game. If we play our best, we can play with some people.”

• PHS opened regional play Monday at Ottawa Marquette vs. St. Bede.


ends of the court,” he said. “We played decent the first half, but the second half we didn’t shoot it very well and they did. They made shots, and we didn’t guard them well enough while they guarded us pretty well. They just beat us in aspects in the second half.”

Princeton (14-8, 5-4), which started senors Michael Camp, Garrett Duffin, Zach Friel, Brenton Schmidt and Tyler Clark for Senior Night, weathered the early storm, scoring nine straight points, including threes on the back end of a 9-0 run to close within 10-9 at the 3:06 mark of the first quarter.

Schmidt scored the first five points of the second quarter to get the Tigers within 19-17. Junior Dalton Jilderda hooped twice as part of a 9-2 PHS run followed by a three by Duffin and a hoop by Jake Reinhardt to give a short-lived 26-25 lead with 2:55 left in the first half.

The Tigers trailed by three at half and one to start the third quarter, but never led again.

Neuhalfen led all scorers with 26 points. Johnston added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

For PHS (13-8, 4-4), Duffin had 15 points and nine rebounds and Reinhardt had 13 points.

• Notes: Princeton swept both underclass contests. Colton Youngren had 14 points to lead the PHS sophs to a 51-30 win. Corbin Endress had 13 points for BV. The freshmen game also went to PHS, 55-32, with Mason Nave netting 15 points. ... The Bureau Coun-ty rivals will meet again Friday, Feb. 20, for a make-up contest in Manlius and both will head to the Fulton Regional.


By BCr SportS [email protected]

Jarret Olson and the St. Bede Bruins had a memora-ble weekend.

The Bruins knocked off the Three Rivers East leader in big fashion Friday, 66-51, handing the Kewanee Boil-ermakers their first league loss.

On Saturday, Olson scored 29 points to lead the Bruins to a 67-54 win over Elgin Westminster Christian Academy. With his second 3-pointer of the night, Olson went over the 1,000-point for his career.

St. Bede 66, Kewanee 51: The Bruins have had the Boilermakers’ number of late, winning two of the three previous meetings. Their win-ning ways continued Friday with some stellar play in the second half when the Bruins outscored their guests 40-25.

“It’s always nice to play at home. Our crowd was great. We felt that

we had given away some games earlier that we should have won and our resolve carried us,” St. Bede coach Mike Kilmartin said.

Olson netted 25 points, with the Bruins receiving contributions from Jon Dose (11 points) and Sam Halm (10 points).

The loss was the first in eight conference games for Kewanee (15-7, 7-1).

St. Bede 67, Elgin West-minster Christian Academy 54: Olson finished with 29 points Saturday, and Andrew Pyszka added 15, outscoring

their guests 36-19 in the second half as part of the Coaches for Cander Shootout at Putnam County.

Indian Creek 44, LaMoille/Ohio 36: Alan Stamberger led the Lions with 15 points in Friday’s consola-tion championship of the Little Ten Conference Tournament.

Girls basketballAmboy 39, St. Bede 21: The

varsity girls warmed the academy crowd Friday with the visiting Lady Clippers overcoming a quick start by the Lady Bruins.

St. Bede took a 6-0 lead before Amboy rebounded to take a 10-8 lead at the end of the first quar-ter. The Lady Bruins hung close, but the Clippers continued to pull away (20-11 half, 27-16 after three quarters).

Hanna Bima led SBA with six points.

Annawan 68, Putnam County 51: The Bravettes returned to the site of their 2014 sectional champi-onship to defeat the host Lady Pan-thers once again. Annawan broke the game open with a 25-10 second quarter to go up 41-29 at the half.

Sisters Jayde (26) and Morgan (22) VanHyfte combined for 48 points for Annawan. For PC, Paige Veronda had 13 points and Allison Voss 11.

Basketball roundup

Bruins burn Boilers

StormFrom Page 9

BCR photo/Mike VaughnBureau Valley’s Trey Dale drives the lane against Princeton Friday at Prouty Gym.

Jarrett Olson SBA junior

scores 1,000th point

ScoreboardBasketball

HigH ScHool girlSThree Rivers EastAmboy...................... 12-0 25-1Kewanee ................. 10-2 20-8Hall .......................... 6-6 12-14Bureau Valley ........... 5-7 14-13Newman ................... 5-7 7-17St. Bede .................... 3-9 7-22 Princeton ................ 1-11 5-21Friday/Saturday resultsAmboy 39, St. Bede 21Amboy 55, Newman 41Princeton 39, Henry 28

Three Rivers WestProphetstown ........... 13-1 25-3Sherrard .................. 11-1 21-4Erie ........................... 8-5 17-11Morrison ................... 5-9 13-12rockridge ................. 5-6 14-10Fulton ....................... 4-6 12-14orion ........................ 4-8 9-14riverdale ................. 0-10 0-22

At PrincetonHenry 7 5 12 4 - 28Princeton 8 16 5 10 - 39

HENry: cluskey 17.PriNcEToN (5-21): Storm 0 0-0 0,

clark 3 (2) 2-4 10, Barajas 4 0-4 8, Strom 1 1-2 3, legner 0 0-0 0, Hughes 1 0-0 2, Jaques 5 (2) 0-1 12, Farrell 2 0-0 4, Menzel 0 0-0 0, rhodes 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 (4) 3-12 39.

SoPHS: PHS won.

At GranvilleAnnawan 16 25 15 12 - 68Putnam county 19 10 11 11 - 51

ANNAwAN: J. VanHyfte 26, M. VanHyfte 22, Miller 8, Shaw 5, Demay 5, Peterson 2.

Pc: Smoode 8, Miller 5, warren 6, Veronda 13, A. Voss 11.

Other gamesSterling 57, l-P 47Mendota 59, winnebago 29ottawa 34, geneseo 30Byron 51, Dixon 31

HigH ScHool BoySThree Rivers EastKewanee .................. 7-1 15-7Bureau Valley ........... 7-2 22-2Newman ................... 6-3 15-9Princeton ................. 5-4 14-8St. Bede .................... 4-4 14-9Hall .......................... 2-7 10-15Amboy...................... 0-10 0-25Friday/Saturday resultsBureau Valley 69, Princeton 49

St. Bede 66, Kewanee 51St. Bede 51, westminster christian 54.

Three Rivers Westrockridge ................ 10-0 19-1riverdale .................. 6-4 14-7Morrison ................... 6-5 16-10Erie ........................... 6-6 11-16Fulton ....................... 3-5 12-11orion ........................ 3-6 9-14Sherrard ................... 3-7 8-13Prophetstown ............ 3-7 5-15Friday/Saturday resultsSherrard 64, Morrison 59Erie 52, riverdale 47 (oT)rockridge 66, orion 32

At PrincetonBureau Valley 19 12 23 15 - 69Princeton 12 16 14 7 - 49

BV (22-2, 7-2): osorio 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 1-2 (1-1) 3-4 6, ringle 0-0 0-0 0, Shepard 0-0 0-0 0, Johnston 7-12 (2-3) 1-2 17, Neuhalfen 8-14 (3-7) 7-7 26, Dale 5-6 2-4 13, Mead 2-5 1-2 5, lotspeich 0-0 0-0 0, Martin 0-0 1-2 1, Fordam 1-3 0-0 2, Fargher 0-0 0-0, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Shynk 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 24043 (6-16) 15-23 69. Fouls: 17. rebounds: 33 (Johnston 12, Neuhalfen 6. Turnovers: 12. charges taken: Balensiefen.

PHS (14-8, 5-4): Schmidt 3-7 (1-2) 2-3 9, camp 1-1 0-0 2, Bates 0-4 (0-3) 0-0 0, Duffin 5-12 (3-4) 2-4 15, reinhardt 6-8 (1-1) 0-0 13, Kuhne 0-1 (0-1) 0-0 0, Mead 0-0 0-0 0, wedekind 0-2 0-0 0, Friel 0-2 (0-1) 0-2 0, Tomaszewski 0-3 (0-1), 0-0 0, Bibula 0-0 0-0 0, Jilderda 4-8 0-1 8, Behrends 0-2 0-0 0, clark 1-4 0-0 2. Totals: 20-57 (5-14) 4-10 49. Fouls: 20. rebounds: 29 (Duffin 9, Jilderda 8). Turnovers: 17. charges taken: Duffin.

Little Ten ConferenceTournament at Somonauk

coNSolATioN FiNAlS: #4 indian creek 44, #7 laMoille/ohio 36. l/o: Stamberger 15.

THirD PlAcE: #1 Somonauk 66, 3 leland-Earlville 49

TiTlE: #2 Newark vs. #5 HBr (15-7).

Coaches for CancerShootout at Putnam County

Put. county 64, Evergreen Park 47St. Bede 51, westminster christian

54. SB: olson 29, Pyszka 16, Brady 9, Hopps 2, Shipp 6, Dose 2, Halm 4.

Other gamesPeoria christian 68, Henry 51Dixon 51, Mendota 33geneseo 57, l-P 52

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See Over 100 Photos at www.bradleyauctionsinc.comANTIQUE FURNITURE: (To Sell at 10:00AM) A Lg. Volume of Quality Anituqe Furniture including: Lg. Walnut Secretary/Bookcase w/ Barrel Roll; Walnut Writing Desk; 3 - Walnut/Marble Top Dressers w/ Mirrors; Oak Dresser & Matching Chest; Stacking Bookcase (3 section); “Colonial” Tall Case Clock; 6 - Walnut/Victorian Lamp Tables; Walnut “Lift Top” Table; “Willett” Cherry Wood Dining Table w/ 7 chairs, step-back hutch & buffet; Mahogany Dining Table w/ 8 chairs & buffet; Lg. Primitive Store Base Cabinet; 2 - Primitive Pine Cabinets; 2 - Walnut Wash Stands; 2 - Oak Wash Stands; Walnut/Victorian Loveseat; Walnut/Victorian Parlor Chairs; Walnut Frame Sofa w/ New Upholstery; Mahogany 3pc. Bedroom Set; Walnut Dbl. & Single Beds; Oak Ice Cream Table & 2 Chairs; 5 Tier What-Not Stand (Walnut); Old Wood Stands & 3 Drawer Chests; 6 - Old Wooden Plant Stands; Wooden Spinning Wheel; 3 - Walnut Drop Leaf Tables; Oak Pressed Back Rocker; Lg. Primitive Wooden Trunk; 2 - Curved Top Trunks; Cast Iron Fireplace Set; 4 - Old Metal Lawn ChairsSMALL ANTIQUES: Set of Sterling Silver Flatware, Towle; Wall Clock w/ Ornate Walnut Case; Oak Shelf Clock; Majolica Jardineer & Stand; 2 - Wall Pocket Vases (Weller & Roseville); Castor Bottle Set (complete); 3 - Old Cracker Jars; Bristol Lusters & Vases; Lg. Planter’s Peanut Jar; German/Bisque Doll; 5 - Tin Toy Trucks; 2 - Pitcher & Bowl Sets; 2 - Dazey No. 40 Glass Butter Churns; Crockery Milk Pitchers; 4 - LG. Crocks; Copper Kettle; 2 - Copper Boilers; 2 - Sm. Iron Kettles; Old Graniteware Pieces; 4 - Wooden Sugar Buckets; Wooden & Wall Mount Coffee Grinders; 2 - Wall Bracket Lamps; “Griswold” Waffle Iron; Iron Hand Corn Sheller; 2 - Wooden Beer Cases; Wooden Egg Crate; 5 - Old Quilts; Old Fancy Linens & Rag Rugs; 3 - Old Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods; Old Games; Old Military Uniforms; Ladies’ Old Hats & Hat Pins; Older Jewelry; 8 - Glass Rose Bowls; R.S. Prussia Plate; Royal Bayreuth; Hand Painted Plates & Relish Trays; Lg. Set of Franciscan China (apple pattern); Set of Noritake China, “Ridgewood” (serv. for 12); Fiestaware Dishes & Silverware (all newer); Hummel & Rockwell Figurines; Old Pictures & Frames; Assorted Glassware & ChinaLAMPS: 4 - Old Hanging Parlor Lamps; Aladdin Banquet Lamp; Various Old Gone W. Wind & Hurricane Lamps; Lg. Figural Lamp (porcelain); Assorted Glass Oil Lamps; 10 - “Newer” Tiffany Style LampsOLD DISPLAY CASES: (To Sell at Noon) 4 - Older/Wooden Frame Display Cases (Floor Model)ORIENTAL RUGS: (To Sell at Noon) Several Old Oriental Rugs of Various Sizes Include:; (9’ x 12’) (7’ x 9’) (6’ x 9’) (3’ x 6’) (2.5’ x 4’)COINS-STAMPS-POSTCARDS: (To Sell at 1:30pm) 7 - 1921 Morgan Silver dollars; 33 - Peace Silver dollars (1922 & ‘23); 9 - Proof Sets (4 - 1961 & 5 - 1962 ); 38 - Mercury Dimes; Old France Paper Currency (5 Pcs.); 16 - Buffalo Nickels; 19 - Kennedy Half Dollars (clad); 15 - Ike Dollars; 3 - Stamp Albums & Assorted Stamps; Old Postcard Album & Assorted Old Post CardsFARM TOYS: (To Sell at 1:30PM) 15 - Ertl Farm Toy Tractors, 1/16 Scale; (John Deere & Case-IH)HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Kenmore Side x Side Refrigerator w/ Water & Ice in Door (Black); White #4400 Embroidery Machine & Thread (portable); 2 - Lg. Curio Cabinets; Lg. Thomasville Lt. Oak China Cabinet & Matching Buffet; Sm. Oak Curio Cabinet; “New” Ultra-Suede Sectional Sofa; “New” Benchcraft Sofa; Assorted Sofas & Love Seats; Assorted Recliner Chairs; “New” 4pc. Bedroom Set, Lt. Pine (queen); 3pc. Bedroom Set (full); Oak Single Bed; Dk. Pine China Hutch; Sm. Roll-Top Writing Desk; 3 - Dinette Tables w/ Chairs; Sofa Tables; Dressers & Chests; Assorted: Corning Ware, Pots & Pans,Towels & Linens; 2 - Wagons Full of “New” Gift Items; (collector dolls, stuffed bears, figurines, and toys, Etc.)TOOLS: (To Sell at 9:00AM) Lg. Stationary Air Compressor; Toro 7H.P. “Recycler” Mower; Ranch-King 6H.P. Power Mower; Toro “Power Handle” W/ Roto-Tiller & Edger; Craftsman (Gas) Leaf Blower; 6’ Fiberglass Step-Ladder; Suncast “Hose Hide-Away”; (1 Wagon full of Small Tools)AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a very nice/large auction of high quality antique & household items, from 3 - private collections. 17 wagons full of small items & over 200 pcs. of furniture. 3 auction rings will sell simultaneously. View photos at www.bradleyauctionsinc.com. Plan to attend & spend the day!

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F14070078IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF BUREAU - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. )BARBARA VARELA AKA BARBARA G. )VARELA; MANUEL VARELA; UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT ) Defendants, )

14 CH 53NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 315 South Main Street, Ohio, Illinois 61349. P.I.N. 04-09-451-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mort-gaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14070078I644646Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

Public Notice Network W13-3849IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; )Plaintiff, ) vs. )BRYAN A. PIERSON; ROY PIERSON A/K/A )ROY A. PIERSON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING )AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; KETTMAN )HEATING AND PLUMBING, INCORPORATED; ) SHERMAN ACQUISITION II, LP; VELOCITY )INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.; UNKNOWN HEIRS )AND LEGATEES OF BRYAN A. PIERSON, IF )ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF )ROY PIERSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS )AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, )


PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bid-der for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 567 West Boyd Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356. P.I.N. 16-17-477-023. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mort-gaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-3849.I644644Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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NOTICE Public Notice is here-by given that on January 13, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office address-es of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the busi-ness known as TANA Yoga located at 327 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. Dated this 13th day of January, 2015.

/s/Kamala S.Hieronymus

Bureau County ClerkPublished in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF )VERNON V. LUTHER,) DECEASED )

NO. 2015-P-05CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Vernon V. Luther. Letters of Office were issued to Cheri E. Knerr, P.O. Box 207, North Prairie, WI 53153, and Faye E. Fischer, 7172 Old Post Road, Boulder, CO 80301, and Lynn E. Miller, 1830 Thibodo Road, Apt. 206, Vista, CA 92081, whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the Independent Executors, or in the office of such Circuit Clerk and with the Independent Executors, on or before July 29, 2015, or, if mail-ing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executors 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 Executors and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 22nd day of January, 2015.Angel, Isaacson & Tracy

Attorneys for Cheri E. Knerr, Faye E.

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Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF )Floyd W. King, ) deceased )

Case No. 2014-P-98CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Floyd W. King of Princeton, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 24, 2014 to Doris E. King of 25739 2400 North Ave., Princeton, IL 61356 whose attorney is Guilfoyle Law Firm, 1316 Meriden Street, Mendota, Illinois 61342.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, IL 61356, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 20, 2015. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a credi-tor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in the notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a credi-tor of the decedent, the creditor’s claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF )JAMES L. OTT, )DECEASED )

NO. 2014-P-96CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of James L. Ott. Letters of office were issued to Christopher J. Ott whose address is 430 E. First Street, Tiskilwa, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the rep-resentative, or both, on or before the 10th day of August, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the rep-

resentative is required by Sec. 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 by the claim-ant to the representa-tive and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Christopher J. Ott, Independent Executor

of the Estate of James L. Ott, deceased

Holly M. HarrisMAY, MAY, ANGEL & HARRISAttorneys for Estate708 S. Pleasant StreetPrinceton, IL 61356Phone: 815-875-3808Fax: 815-872-0199Email: [email protected] in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

SHERIFF’S BID ANDPURCHASE ADVERTISEMENT

REQUEST FOR BIDS Project Summary: Bureau County Sheriff James Reed and the Bureau County Building & Grounds Committee are accepting bids for snow and ice removal, and lawn care and service for the year(s) 2015 - 2016. For the purpose of this request, the obligation of the bidder(s) shall end with the last snowfall of spring of the year 2016. Specifications: Documented specifications identifying the County properties and the bidder requirements are available Monday through Friday during business hours at the Office of the Sheriff, Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois , 61356. Bidders take note: A professional performance is demanded when pro-viding this service. Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Sheriff, 700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, 61356 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, to be opened at the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of March 4, 2015. Bids shall be submitted as one (1) total and inclusive price for the snow, ice and grass services as requested. Hourly and daily rates are not acceptable and will not be considered. All bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope and prominently marked “Lawn and Snow Bid” along with the name of the bidding company/individual. Failure to meet the requirements will void the contract. The Sheriff and the Building and Grounds Committee reserve the right to waive any or all technicalities regarding this bid purchase and to reject any individual or all bid proposals.

James B. ReedBureau County Sheriff

Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 12 and 14, 2015.

Public Notice Network W13-3849IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. )BRYAN A. PIERSON; ROY PIERSON A/K/A )ROY A. PIERSON; SECRETARY OF )HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; )KETTMAN HEATING AND PLUMBING, )INCORPORATED; SHERMAN ACQUISITION) II, LP; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.; )UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF )BRYAN A. PIERSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN )HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROY PIERSON, )IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON )RECORD CLAIMANTS; ) Defendants, )

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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-lowing described mortgaged real estate:

LOT 314 OF GREENCROFT PHASE THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 524, PAGE 678 AS DOCUMENT #75-1663, FILED ON JUNE 2, 1975 AT 3:27 P.M., ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 567 West Boyd Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356. P.I.N. 16-17-477-023. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest communi-ty, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal-ance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-3849.I644644Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

F14070078IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE


NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) BARBARA VARELA AKA BARBARA G. )VARELA; MANUEL VARELA; UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT ) Defendants, )


PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

PARCEL #1; PART OF LOTS ONE (1),

TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THE VILLAGE OF ALBRECHT, NOW OHIO BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST (NE) CORNER OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-EIGHT (68) FEET AND TEN (10) INCHES, THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT THREE (3) THENCE NORTH TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT THREE (3) THENCE EAST ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS THREE (3), TWO (2) AND ONE (1) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #2: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) EXCEPT PART FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPT A PART OF ORIGINAL LOT 3 IN BLOCK 4 IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO, (FORMERLY CALLED ALBRIGHT) DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ORIGINAL LOT 3; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, A DISTANCE OF 48 FEET AND 6 INCHES; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 315 South Main Street, Ohio, Illinois 61349. P.I.N. 04-09-451-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest communi-ty, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal-ance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instruc-tions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14070078I644646Published in the Bureau County Republican Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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