bcr-12-18-2014

Year 168 No. 152

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Moffitt delivers $50,000 to Walnut

By Nita [email protected]

WALNUT— Illinois State Rep. Donald Moffitt of the 74th District was in atten-dance at the Dec. 15 Wal-nut Village Board meeting.

In August, the village board learned Walnut had been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportu-nity. Moffitt came to the village board meeting to present the actual check from this awarded grant.

In his remarks, Moffitt expressed his congrat-ulations to Walnut on receiving this grant. He also said that as a former city council member and mayor, he is pleased local communities can benefit from these types of grants. He also commended the village on its persistence

in completing the process for the grant, as the initial application was made in 2009.

Money for this type of grant, Moffitt said, comes from fees for license plates, taxes on sundry items and liquor, and from the Illi-nois Lottery. No general fund money is used to pro-vide funding.

Moffitt also extended congratulations from Sen. Darin LaHood. LaHood was unable to attend the meeting but had asked Moffitt to express his mes-sage.

This $50,000, acting village President Den-nis Grobe said, has been used by the village to cover a portion of the cost of repairs to the village water tower. Those repairs were completed in the sum-mer and were paid for out

PES, Princeton team up for grant projectStudent Council reps speak

at board meeting

By Zita [email protected]

PRINCETON — Princ-eton City Manager Jeff Clawson attended Mon-day night’s Princeton Elementary School Board meeting to explain the Safe Route to Schools Grant.

Superintendent Tim Smith thanked Clawson for his service to the city and for attending the meeting.

“I just want to send out appreciation on behalf of the district for the efforts the city makes to work with us … The city is always willing to help us in a number of ways.”

“Just know that we want to be partners, and I think we have been for a long time, certainly longer

than I have been here. I certainly want to do any-thing that will enhance that relationship,” said Clawson. He continued to thank the board for its participation in the all taxing body meeting held previously.

Clawson explained the terms of the Safe Route to School Grant and the pro-cess to its attainment. He told the board Smith had written a letter in sup-port on behalf of the dis-trict to help get the grant. Clawson said he wrote the grant to enhance the sidewalks and signage around all the elementary schools. The Safe Route to Schools is a $164,000 pro-gram, of which $131,200 is grant money coming from the state of Illinois through the federal pro-gram.

“Generally speaking, we will do all this work

BV Board studies crisis plan

Endress discusses revenue and ways to save money

By Goldie [email protected]

MANLIUS — Bureau Valley is taking steps to bring its crisis manage-ment plan up to par with the 21st Century.

On Tuesday, the board of education agreed to buy the Crisis Go App, which will provide all the neces-sary tools needed for all sorts of crisis situations within the district.

Assistant Superinten-dent Gavin Sronce intro-duced the board to the capabilities of the app. After showing board mem-bers a brief introductory video about the app, he reviewed various features the app would include.

The app would be able to be accessed through any computer, tablet or cell phone within the district.

If a crisis situation occurred, the app could be activated by teachers, staff members or adminis-tration. Once activated, it would send out an alarm to all devices through-out the district and to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office to alert officials of the situation. The app would provide evacuation plans, contact numbers for various emergency provid-ers in the area; it would give a full checklist of duties for administrators such as Superintendent Steve Endress and Sronce;

In other news• Accepted the financial report summary and

balance report.• Smith introduced Vision 2020 to the board.

An effort to communicate their vision.• Smith provided the board with tools to com-

plete a survey for their self evaluation meeting set for 4 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Logan Junior High Media Center.

• Discussed the Pension Reform update and the changes its outcome would entail.

• Smith reviewed the decline in enrollment over the past five years.

• Approved the second reading of the recom-mended changes to the Board Policy.

• Approved the FY 15 Levy Request.• Approved the Resolution declaring the

intention to issue $3,100,00 working cash fund bonds for the purpose of increasing the District’s working cash fund, and directing that such notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law.

• Approved the appointment of Tiffany John-son as a Special Education paraprofessional at Jefferson School and Sylvie Smith as Special Education teacher at Logan Junior High.

BCR photo/Goldie Currie

‘Tis the season for bell ringin’Ethan Knaack, 3, of Princeton drops a donation into the Salvation Army collection bucket as his great-grandma, Judy Harris, watches. Bob Byrne of the Princeton Optimist Club was greeting folks as he rang the bell. Byrne is among the thousands of store “bell-ringers” all around the country, who face the harsh winter conditions around the Christmas season in efforts to collect donations for those in need.

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Princeton Community Band practices for its upcoming concert. The Princeton Community Band will present Solstice Serenade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium at Princeton High School. Guest conduc-tor is Brandon Stover, director of bands for Princeton Elementary Schools. The concert showcases holiday favorites and other selections to brighten up the shortest day of the year. Pieces include “An English Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “White Christmas” and “Electricity (Race Around the Circuit).” The Princeton Community Band, an all-volunteer group of area musicians from teens through retirees, invites the public to attend this concert of seasonal music free of charge. Donations are also welcome.

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Solstice Serenade to be presented Sunday Poverty on the riseBy Zita HenneBerry

[email protected]

The U.S. Census Bureau has released a report which says more than 48 million Americans live in poverty.

While some government programs like food stamps assist some individuals and families, 16 percent of Amer-ican children live in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report. Officially in the United States, the poverty line in 2013 for a family of four was $23,283. This new report reviews living costs across the country. The report also explains what government benefits American residents in poverty receive.

America’s poverty line var-ies across the United States. The difference between urban residents versus rural country residents can range upwards of $7,000. This is because people will have to pay more for food, shelter and transportation depend-ing on the location in which an individual or family live. Recent cuts in government assistance have put an added burden on food banks across the country.

“In October, just as an example, we assisted 218 households, and that was a record for us,” said Bureau County Food Pantry Manager Vanessa Hoffeditz.

In Illinois, according to the report, about 16.5 percent of the residents, or 2.15 million, are living below the feder-al poverty level. In Prince-ton alone, 13.1 percent of the population was living below the poverty level in 2012. Whereas at that time, 8.7 per-cent of Bureau County was in poverty.

The number of people living in poverty has grown in past years. Princeton residents living in pover-ty increased 7.5 percentage points from 1999 to 2012. Likewise, Bureau Coun-ty jumped 3.3 percentage points during that time.

“You have more families that would have been middle class families, who are now probably at the higher end of the poverty scale, and they are needing to come in for more assistance,” Hoffeditz said.

In some cases, benefits from the U.S. government

are able to make a difference. Thirteen million people were kept out of poverty last year because of the existence of food stamps and tax credits they were able to use. Anoth-er 27 million Americans were pulled out of poverty because of Social Security.

The rising costs of medical expenses have had an adverse effect on another group of Americans. The report has found 11 million people have gone into poverty because of out-of-pocket and unexpect-ed medical expenses, accord-ing to the United States Cen-sus Bureau report.

One of the major issues in the report is employment. The government, while able to support supplemental pro-grams like food stamps, is not helping create enough jobs to put enough people back to work. In a 2014 study by Pew Charitable Trusts, Illinois scored last in the nation for job growth with a percentage increase less than 1 percent. The loss of manufacturing jobs has had a strong impact, and the increase in part-time or service-oriented jobs has not done enough to stop the slide. There is still a higher than average number of indi-viduals unemployed since the recession started. Argu-ments against higher wages for minimum wage workers have created a backlash that has kept the poverty num-bers at high levels.

Hoffeditz said a lot people are having trouble finding employment or having their hours cut.

“We are averaging any-where from 15 to 20 new households a month,” she said.

Another issue in poverty is retired women 65 years and older. In a lifetime of ineq-uitable wages, a women 65 and up relies on an average income of $16,000 a year. This is approximately $11,000 less than a man of an equiv-alent age. Because women have earned less over a life-time and often live longer, this also can throw them into poverty.

“So this idea that things are getting better, I would say is not correct,” Hoffeditz said.

Shaw Media Service report-er Ken Schroeder contributed to this report.

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Elks clinic on Jan. 15PRINCETON — The

Princeton Elks 1461 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corpo-ration, will sponsor a free children’s orthope-dic assessment clinic on Jan. 15. The clinic is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appoint-ment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge for any service at this clinic.

The Elks will hold the clinic at Perry Memorial Hospital. The hospital is located at 530 Park Ave-nue East, Princeton — use the north front door. Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are wel-come to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opin-ion. School nurses are welcome to refer chil-dren and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 17 clin-

ic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet point-ing out or in who com-plains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diag-nostic services at this clinic. The Elks will pro-vide financial assistance

to their best of their abil-ity for children needing further treatment or spe-cialty equipment when the family lacks suffi-cient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy ser-vices, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative commu-nication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical chal-lenges.

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LaMoille ... Let’s work together

Project-based learning making a positive impact on students,

school, community


Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a two-part series concerning the STEM educational focus in LaMoille Community Unit School District (LCUSD) No. 303.

LAMOILLE — New tech-nology in the LCUSD No. 303 is aiding the STEM education through proj-ect-based learning and STEM Friday groups.

“I like how we get to think about school but without looking at a book,” said LaMoille junior Rae Schultz.

Superintendent Ricardo Espinoza said every Friday students work in groups on the STEM project of their choice. The goal of these projects, said Espi-noza, is to fully engage and increase the achievement of students.

English teacher Justin Elam said he is excited about the enthusiasm the students have.

“This is a reward,” he said.

Elam is working with stu-dents to design a computer strategy game where the player must escape the oval office. He aims to incorpo-rate all aspects of learning in this STEM Friday proj-

ect.Other projects include

the Verizon App Challenge where students like Schultz and senior Jennah Graham, along with their team, got together to submit an app concept and plan in the Verizon contest.

Schultz and Graham explained they formulat-ed a plan for an app that would be a “one stop shop” for college applications and scholarships. They aim to simplify the process of selecting the right college and planning a future.

If their app is selected, the members of the group would each receive a tablet from Verizon, and a profes-sional programmer would come to set up their app and make their plan a real-ity.

Staff and students demonstrate great pride and excitement for their STEM Friday projects, including a civilization game, robotics, roller coaster building, AutoCad and various science proj-ects. Espinoza has found the cooperative group-ing in these projects to enhance and engage stu-dents. Through this type of grouping, said Espinoza, students often feel more comfortable sharing ideas and participating.

While STEM Fridays

engage students utilizing specific projects, proj-ect-based learning during the week allows students to be active participants in the community.

Espinoza said he wants to keep an open dialogue between staff and students about their ideas and their needs, something the proj-ect based learning has aimed to do.

LaMoille business/computer teacher Carol Darveau said, “This proj-ect-based learning has been very successful.”

She said the projects first began by brainstorm-ing ideas with kids. Staff asked students for ideas that could have a positive impact on the community and/or the school.

Students and teachers worked together to narrow down ideas into specific categories. The freshmen and sophomores came up with ideas based on ben-efiting the community, while the seniors’ ideas focused on improving the

school. Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays the freshmen, sophomores and seniors work on their project-based learning.

One freshmen and soph-omore group is working to upgrade and improve the baseball and softball fields in the town, while anoth-er is putting together the history of LaMoille and the surrounding areas. The LaMoille history is now up on their website, and “It looks really good,” said Darveau.

Since the LaMoille High School does not use their football field, one fresh/soph group is working on ideas for better use of the football field. They are developing plans for events such as a drive-in movie night.

More community involvement is the goal of the other fresh/soph group, which wants to put togeth-er a Fall Fest and/or expand Buffalo Days in LaMoille.

The seniors, however, are working in the school

to create video logs, where they make the announce-ments on video. Some teachers show these videos in classes, but anyone can watch them on YouTube. This group also would like to put together a lip dub video, in which they would lip sync to music and show off their school.

“They want to show off the best of our school,” said Darveau. “Kids are very proud of our school.”

Another group of senior girls is working toward developing a more positive environment in the school and providing a student orientation. Their first goal was to stop bullying and to encourage the importance of academics early on, said Darveau.

Darveau explained the positive message these girls want to convey has led to their involvement in school improvement plan-ning. This group of girls is helping teachers plan for the integration of Positive

Behavior and Intervention Support system into the high school.

“Positive Behavior and Intervention Support is a way of celebrating pos-itive behavior, recogniz-ing positive behavior and having standard rules and expectations for students,” said Espinoza. He said the girls will be able to utilize the wide format printer to create positive posters for their projects.

The project-based learn-ing and STEM education are tools, just as the tech-nology is. These are all tools to help develop and aid the education of our students, said Espinoza.

Espinoza said he aims to utilize the small district size to develop the school to its full potential. He believes his job as superintendent is to provide the tools, infor-mation and time to help guide the school and its students along the way.


BCR photo/Zita HenneberryAllen Junior High School teacher Matt Krug watches over LaMoille’s seventh- and eighth-grade students as they work in groups on STEM assignments during their Response to Intervention time (RTI). STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is the new educational focus in the LaMoille School district.

Warren concerned about poverty

levelBy Zita HenneBerry

[email protected]

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council met Monday night to review plans for the city.

Commissioner Bob War-ren recommended the council adopt the presented 2015 Comprehensive Plan for the city of Princeton with additional language. Lan-guage would be added to its economic development sec-tion in Chapter 6. It would focus more on social media and technology and inves-tigate ways to divert more traffic to Princeton from the local highways and inter-states. The council accepted the update.

The comprehensive plan provides information on the history, community, busi-ness, utilities, city plans, city policies and more. Accord-ing to the plan, “The pri-mary purpose of the com-prehensive plan is an advi-sory document to guide the future actions of a commu-nity.”

Commissioner Joel Quiram said he thought the plan was put together real-

ly well and commended its participants.

Warren expressed his concern for the rise in Princ-eton poverty. “It’s pretty dismaying; that’s a huge percentage decrease in 12 years.”

According to the plan, the percent of Princeton residents living below the poverty level jumped from 5.6 percent in 1999 to 13.1 percent in 2012.

“This makes our job even more important, even more that we have to get out there and work even harder to make sure that we bring jobs into town,” Warren said.

In other business, the council approved the sale of city-owned personal prop-erty including a pile of bricks and 1991 Ford dump truck the city no longer needs. Later, Princeton City Man-ager Jeff Clawson explained the city will be doing sealed bids for both the vehicle and the pile of bricks. The coun-cil will review the final bids and make an award some-time in January, Clawson said.

The council also accept-ed the Comprehensive Tree Plan for 2015.

Commissioner Ray Mabry explained, “The city of Princ-eton has been designated by the Arbor Day Foundation

as a Tree City USA commu-nity since 1989. As such, the city of Princeton commits to support tree enhance-ment activities including proper planting, proper care and proper removal of trees along city streets and other public spaces.”

Quiram presented the bid results for the water main materials for the Bailey Sub-division. He told the coun-cil only one bid had been

received.Quiram moved to reject

the bid and rebid the water main materials. He explained this was due to incomplete bid specifica-tions that had originally gone out. An addendum was attached later on that bid, which did not go out to everyone. The council rejected the bid.


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65thAnniversaryOpen House

The family ofIvan and Wilma Walter

will host an Open House in honorof their 65th Wedding Anniversary

on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Guests will be received from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmat the Hollowayville UCC Church Fellowship Hall in Hollowayville, IL.

Ivan Walter and Wilma McKee were wed on January 15, 1950 at the Seatonville CongregationalChurch. Mrs. Martin Pinter, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Mrs. Benjamin Walter,sister-in-law of the groom was bridesmaid. Benjamin Walter was best manfor his brother and Gene Gallagher was a groomsman. Kathie Maron was their flower girl.

Ivan and Wilma are the parents of 5 children. Carl Walter of rural Spring Valley, Bonnie(Barry) Burkman of rural Princeton, Sherry (Steve) Metz of rural Fairbury, Pat (Larry) Pearsonof rural Arlington and Doris (Steve) Simon of rural Owatonna, MN. They also have 9grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

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of the village’s water and sewer fund. This money has been paid back to that account and will relieve the possible prospect of increasing taxes within the Walnut community.

In other business:• Walnut Police Chief

Tom Ptasnik said there were no traffic stops during the month of November. Ptasnik also wanted to thank part-time patrol-man Chad Winner on his willingness to volunteer to make the Walnut Police Department better. Winner has done some non-patrol activities that are beneficial to the department.

• Grobe said he has made

new committee assign-ments with the addition of Sharon Smith to the vil-lage board. A complete list of these assignments was provided to each board member. Smith will be serving on the water and sewer, cemetery and local improvements commit-tees.


ourselves,” said Clawson. “We’ll be respectful of all the schools and try to wait until all the schools are done for the year.” He also said the goal of the pro-gram would be to com-plete these sidewalks next summer and have them in place before school starts in the fall.

Princeton Elementary School Board President Judd Lusher said, “Jeff we certainly appreciate all that you and the city do for our district, and we appre-ciate you coming this eve-ning and explaining this to us, and also writing the grant and putting it together.”

Board member Steve Bouslog agreed, saying this is significantly need-

ed, particularly in certain areas.

In other business, the board listened to presen-tations from Logan Junior High Student Council members.

Seventh-graders Nyla Thompson, Jacob Camp-bell, Riley Lucus and eighth-grader Kaitlyn Leopold presented the achievements of Student Council. Teachers Jackie Davis and Kim Youngren said the students present at the meeting were the most dependable and core members of the Student Council.

Davis said the Student Council has done Change for Change three times. The Change for Change charities brought in $2,400 in donations of change. The donations went to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Dis-ease), breast cancer and

cancer research, as well as for Christmas for Kids.

“We were just amazed this year with the amount of participation, and you know how generous the students have been and just really good commu-nity service individuals,” said Youngren.

“It’s this type of activity that isn’t reflected in our school report card; these types of activities are very, very positive, and they’re teaching a great deal to our students,” said Smith. “So your efforts on behalf of our students and behalf of our district, it’s great-ly appreciated. And stu-dents, great job, congrat-ulations, we appreciate it.”

Lusher also said he and the board members are very proud of the Student Council.


also keep a complete ros-ter of all students with their emergency contact information.

Sronce said when the district had their annual meeting with police and local emergency crews to discuss the crisis manage-ment plan, it was deter-mined the district’s cur-rent plan was out of date and did not include cur-rent language.

“In fact, the current

model we had was hand-written on the page. It wasn’t very profession-ally done and doesn’t take into account a lot of things we currently deal with now,” he said. “This would take our plan off the shelf and into an app on the phone … It would make it an actionable plan rather than a ‘hang on ... what do I do?’”

Board members talk-ed briefly about who all would have access to the app, which would require a login in order for people to view the district’s plan.

“You wouldn’t want to have every parent in the district have this,” DeWaele commented, adding he would want to discuss further about just how much privacy there would be for the plan.

The cost of the app to the district is $500 to implement the app and a yearly fee of 90 cents for each student on the roster.

BV Board holds truth-in-taxation hearing

The Bureau Valley School Board held a

truth-in-taxation hearing before the regular school board meeting on Tues-day.

During the hearing, Endress reviewed the 2014 levy request of $6,333,000. The levy increase this year is based on three factors, which Endress reviewed again on Tues-day.

The first, is the dis-trict’s estimated 5.5 per-cent increase in EAV (equalized assessed val-uation). The second, is to ensure the district levies the maximum tax rates,

which the district did not do last year. The final rea-son is the district wants to increase its tort levy to pay a portion of employ-ees’ salaries when they do safety-related work.

Endress said the levy request is one part of the district’s plan to balance future budgets, in addi-tion to local revenue.

Endress said the dis-trict has looked at ways to increase state and fed-eral revenues the district should see in the future, due to some poverty increases and increases

in transportation reim-bursement. Also the dis-trict is looking to reduce expenses through con-trolling personnel costs.

“We have another upcoming teacher con-tract negotiation and also been looking at consoli-dating some services with other personnel, such as custodial,” he said.

There was no public input or discussion from board members before approval of the levy took place.


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BCR photo/Nita WyattIllinois State Rep. Don Moffitt (fifth from left) delivers a $50,000 grant check to the Walnut Village Board. Pictured are Nita VonHolten (from left), village treasurer; Tom Stone, Sharon Smith and Ryan Rosenthal, board members; Moffitt; acting board Presi-dent Dennis Grobe; Lee Sarver, board member; Superintendent Carl Minks; and Tiffany Pistole, village clerk.

Lottery to determine IVCC ballotOGLESBY — A lottery will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 30 in Illinois Valley Community

College’s Room C301 to determine ballot placement for trustee candidates who filed simultaneously for the April 7 consolidated election.

Melissa Olivero of Peru and Isaiah Roberts of Magnolia filed petitions at 8 a.m. Dec. 15 for the two seats open for six-year terms on the board. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 22. Olivero is the current board chair.

Also filing Monday was Everett Solon of Streator. Solon, an incumbent, will not be in the lottery.

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Mary OzburnKEWANEE — Mary Lois E. Ozburn, 85, of Kewanee

passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Colonial Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Princeton.

She was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Chicago to James and Bonita (Stupak) Hannah.

Surviving are two sons, Gary (Daria) Ozburn of Tiskilwa and Dennis Ozburn of Bradford; many grand-children and great-grandchildren; one brother, James Hannah of Wilmington; and one sister, Dolores Frieb of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons and one sister.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrange-ments are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

Esther DodgeNAPERVILLE — Esther R. Dodge, 90, of

Naperville, formerly of Peoria, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at her home.

Born Jan. 9, 1924, in Henry to Eugene and Capitola (Smith) Rowe, she married Wilbur Dodge on Oct. 28, 1944, in Normal.

Surviving are her three children, Dan-iel (Sandee) Dodge of Naperville, Marsha (Paul) Melcher of Dover, Tenn., and Mar-tha (Don) Noble of Morton; nine grand-children; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ellen, Elsie Jean and Eunice.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and nine siblings.

Esther was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to raising her family. She grew up on a farm near Henry with 12 sisters and brothers; met her husband at Caterpillar in Peoria where she lived the majority of her life and spent her last years in Naperville.

Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the First Federated Church in Peoria with visitation at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will be at her husband’s side at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.Online condolences may be made through www.

woolsey-wilton.com.

John BrownMONTGOMERY — John Wesley Brown, 74,

of Montgomery passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at Countryside Care Center in Aurora.

He was born Jan. 20, 1940, in Kasbeer to Gail (nee Holmstrom) and Cyrus Brown. John was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Sears and was the presi-dent-owner of Foxx Pools by Brown.

John is survived by his wife, Donna Brown; two sons, Jeffery (Scott) Brown Hamblin and Jason Brown; one stepson, Michael Flynn; stepdaughters, Debra (Ledney) Alberto, Sherri (Jonathan) Lauren and Terri (Tim) Lindemann; grandchildren, Joseph, Elizabeth and Catherine Hamblin; stepgrandchildren, Jaime and Thomas Flynn, Ladonna and Amanda Alberto, Zacha-ry, Jake and Asher Lauren; Mason and Wesley Linde-mann; one sister, Janice (Robert) Schuster; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Gail and Cyrus Brown; one son, Joseph Brown; one brother, Charles Brown; and maternal and paternal grandpar-ents.

There will be no visitation or services held. He was cremated and a private family graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Arrangements are handled by the DuPage Crema-tions Ltd. and Memorial Chapel.

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Mervin SmithPRINCETON — Mervin K. Smith, 91, of Princeton

passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at Perry Memorial Hospital.

Merv was born on Dec. 29, 1922, in Chicago to F. Mervin and Elmira (Kendall) Smith. He graduated from Maine Township High School in Park Ridge in 1940. He then attended Northwestern University, Evan-ston, graduating in the class of 1944. On Feb. 16, 1945, he married Nancy Olsen at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge. They were married for 69 years.

Merv worked at Chicago Federal Savings and Loan for 2 years. The family moved to Princeton in 1950 where he worked for LCN for 39 years. In 1961, he was appointed controller, rising to administrative manager in 1967 and division controller in 1974. Merv retired in 1987.

Merv served in the U.S. Navy Supply Corp. from November of 1942 to May 1946. He earned the rank of LT. (jg). He was an active member in the Princeton Jaycees. He served on the Board of Directors at Perry Memorial Hospital from 1973-1998, and was a past president. He was a Greenfield Board of Directors mem-ber for more than 30 years and had served as chairman. He was a member of the Bureau Valley Country Club. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, served on the Church Council and was treasurer for many years.

Family was always most important to Merv. He also had a passion for golf. He also loved computers, read-ing, working puzzles and watching sports.

Surviving Merv are his wife, Nancy; a sister, Janice Edgerley; three daughters, Fran Pinter, Carol (Gary) Nelson, Barb (Dave) Coates; and a daughter-in law, Linda Smith Berry. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Janette (Luke) Welch, Krista Pinter, Eric (Erika) Pinter, Jenni (Greg) Costello, Lindsey (Matt) Jarvis, Leslie Smith, Matt (Amber) Nelson, Sarah (James) Shields, Katie (Mike) Selberg, Andy (Lacie Bray) Coates, and eight great-grandchildren; Karagen, Tanner and Coo-per Welch, Owen and Olivia Nelson, Truitt Coates, Henry Selburg, Evalyn Costello and great-grandchild due in 2015, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dr. Richard M. Smith; a brother, Charles Smith; and a son-in-law, Gilbert Pinter.

There will be a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Princeton, Pastor Scott Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be at Oak-land Cemetery in Princeton.

The family will receive friends during a visitation at St. Matthew’s from 9 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Perry Memorial Hospital or to Greenfield Retirement Home.

Norberg Memorial Home is in charge of arrange-ments. Online condolences may be left at www.nor-bergfh.com.

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

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

Mary LunnPRINCETON — Mary “Beth” Elizabeth Lunn passed

away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Manor Court of Princ-eton.

Mary (Beth) Elizabeth Lunn was born Jan. 14, 1941, in Circleville, Ohio, to Dr. Robert and Mary Jo Kelsey. She graduated from Grove City High School, Grove City, Pa., in 1959 and attended Hanover College in Hanover, Ind., and Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh, Pa.

She married the love of her life, Frank F. Lunn III, on June 24, 1961. She was the incredible mother to three children and their spouses, Frank and Lisa Lunn, Kevin and Cynthia (Cindy) Brewer, and RK and Stacy Lunn. She was “Gram” to 10 grandchildren; Emily, Frankie, Noah, Matthew, Tyler, Katie, Rachel, Holden, Ronde and Charlotte.

She worked several years at Judge’s Chiropractic Clin-ic, Jostens, and the Bureau Valley Country Club. She and Frank were youth group leaders at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton and she was also a Dea-con at the First Presbyterian Church in Princeton.

Mary Beth “Ma” was a mother to every child that walked into her home. She loved her family, her extend-ed family, her church, her cats, and Days of Our Lives. She had the gift of bringing joy and laughter to everyone she met. Her compassion and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Memorial donations in Lieu of flowers can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of West Tennessee.

There will be a visitation and memorial service from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Norberg Memorial Home with a “Celebration of Life” Gathering at Fitzgerald’s in Princeton from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Arrangements have been made through Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Peter Francisco Sr.SPRING VALLEY — Peter Francisco Sr., 84, of 209 W.

Fourth St., Spring Valley, died at 6:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Prayers will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church (Mautino Drive location), the Rev. Robert Spilman will officiate. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley.

Princeton PoliceWarrant

Dionte M. Walton, 22, of Chicago was arrested on an outstanding war-rant out of Henry County at 2:29 a.m. Dec. 15. Walton was found inside a vehicle in a parking lot at a business near Interstate 80. During the arrest, Walton was found to be in posses-sion of a controlled substance. Drug charges are pending.

Illinois State PoliceDUI

Ricky Anderson Jr., 25, of Chicago was charged with driving under the influence on Interstate 39 near Mile Marker 58 at 1:17 a.m. Dec. 10.

AccidentA vehicle driven by Brian R. Schieler,

56, of Goodfield, was traveling north-bound on Interstate 39 when it began skidding. Schieler lost control of the

vehicle and subsequently it crashed into a concrete bridge wall near Mile Marker 56 at 7:09 a.m. Dec. 12.

A vehicle driven by Jessica Gavina, 20, of DePue was traveling east on North 255 First Road in LaSalle Coun-ty when it began skidding. Gavina lost control of the vehicle and subse-quently crashed into the south ditch near Brandyhill Road at 8:59 a.m. Dec. 9. Gavina was charged with improper lane usage.

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The next to connect (999-piece puzzle)There was one piece missing. I thought up to the

last second, when only a dozen pieces remained to be inserted into the mix, that there was the full reper-toire of border and innards ... but I was mistaken. After five months of method-ical placement and stringent analysis heading into every connection, I now had to face the fact that entirety was not a philosophy I would be able to connect to this project, most oftentimes required for mental satisfaction.

There’s a shop up in Sioux Narrows, Canada, that sells puzzles. Each summer my family and I travel up there to visit friends and relatives and relax under the lazy lakeside sunlight as we attempt to pluck stories the size of bent truth from the waters and bond as only those connected by a lifetime of bloodlines can. I usually peruse this little shop for a new puzzle, as I’ve scored a handful of them throughout our vacations and find them to be quite the exercise in terms of patience, commitment and strategy.

Last year Mom gave me one on Christmas that she had picked up the previous summer, and the image of the puzzle was a lightning bolt in brilliant capture as it struck through a tree to the roots in a cloudy pasture. I obviously tackled the tree, the grassy field and the lightning bolt to begin the puzzle, but the darkened sky surrounding the bolt took a fair share of time to accomplish.

Working on the puzzle got me thinking about the many different aspects of my life. My relationships, my professional responsibilities, my internal summations. Each aspect has its own pieces that need to be deli-cately placed in proper sequence in order for clarity to be gained concerning that aspect of my life.

Sometimes the pieces seem to place themselves. There is minimal effort necessary as they come togeth-er, fitting comfortably amongst each other like notes on a sheet of orchestral music. There is no great search for the next piece because so many are available, and accomplishment is felt in different areas of my “puz-zle,” as I place down upon myself the definition of complementary addition.

Other times the piece I’m looking for simply does not seem to exist. I search the board, studying the angles and edges of each piece available, and yet the singular answer evades me. My frustration mounts, and I move on to another segment in need of connec-tion, although a part of my brain seems to remain in consistent analysis of the questionnaire. Like listening to the ticking of a clock in the bedroom when all that you want is to fall asleep, I oftentimes have trouble dragging my perspective away from that missing piece that humbles me so with the secrecy of its presence.

In my moments of most peaceful introspection, the sensation felt as the thumb presses one of a thousand into the exact spot in the maze it was meant to engage, I realize why no puzzle arrives fully assembled in the box. There would be no purpose for it if that were the case. I would lose all excitement for the process of con-struction, and one of the finest activities of algorithmic articulation available would cease to be.

Each thought, desire, emotion, choice, companion, assertion ... these are all pieces scattered randomly across the board. They seem to be independent of each other, but as I combine but one to the rest, I begin to see the bigger picture. I see how all is con-nected through separation, each piece necessary as a base for the following pieces to lean into for support. Each piece is important by itself because it is one seg-ment on the bridge everlasting, and therefore color of its own as it blends into the rainbow.

There was one piece missing from the lightning bolt puzzle, but I don’t feel it to be lost. Each is lost on the board in their own time until they are found by the architect of design, and the missing spot only has significance to the eyes because it’s as if all the other pieces are staring to the blank in anticipation of when the final piece will be discovered through the efforts of entirety.

A teaching failureIt seems that school has changed

a lot since I was a student.I can remember slaving away

working on a paper, diving into chemistry worksheets or studying for tests and finals as if my life depended on it. In some ways, my life did depend on my hard work. Without the effort I exerted in high school, I may not have done as well as I did in college, and I may not have left college with the solid foot-ing I did have.

I was always very studious. I took my course work seriously. There were consequences if I didn’t. A failing grade or an incomplete on the report card created restrictions in my extracurricular activities. If I failed to turn in an assignment on time, I was penalized by losing points for being late on top of what would be deducted for any mistakes and errors. Failure to study and pre-pare for a test or final resulted in a poor grade, period. The only hope for salvation I had was if everyone got a question wrong on the test, and only then would the teacher give us partial credit for the ques-tion.

This is all part of life. We all face some sort of deadline in our lives. Especially here in a newspaper where we live and die by deadlines. To me a deadline is as natural and as necessary as breathing.

You can kind of see how I feel about due dates and deadlines in relation to almost anything in life. It should come as no surprise, to anyone who knows me, that I am absolutely appalled by the new policy Princeton High School has initiated in its final week of the semester. Students are now able to turn in late and missed assignments in order to get full credit. Instead of focusing on finals, they are now

concerned about slopping a few assignments together to get a few more points.

From an outsider’s perspective, this new policy spells trouble and is insulting to the students who work hard to achieve solid grades. Sup-posedly this decision stems from a wealth of students receiving failing grades and the graduation rate being a dismal 83 percent. By the way, the state’s graduation rate sits at 86 percent.

Not only has the school failed its current students by removing the consequences of failure, they are also failing all past students who struggled and all future students who will think life is a fun-filled, responsibility-free world. The edu-cators and administrators are failing and deserve the grade they seem to think too harsh to dole out when necessary.

This policy seems like a last-ditch attempt by the school to improve their own statistics. All this policy does is put frosting on Brussels sprouts. There is currently no sub-stance behind it. It’s just another example of trying to push students through the educational system with no care to their readiness. Sometimes a student just isn’t ready for the next level and should be encouraged to repeat it before mov-ing forward.

On another note, it is my under-standing schools are supposed to prepare students for college and the real world. Well, let me just say, no

college professor is going to care why you turned in a late assignment or give a hoot you were able to turn in all of your sub-par work five days before the semester ends in high school. Moving on, your boss isn’t going to be happy if you constantly turn in work late and cost them money, customer base, etc. Way to help prepare the next generation of workers!

School is a time for trial and error. It is a chance to make mistakes and fail in a safe environment. This policy is taking away a vital part of growing up. Kids and teenagers, even some adults apparently, need to learn how to fail and accept that as a fact of life. Maybe a little failure will help in the future.

In school, we learn how to read and write, about the great wars and development of cultures, the basics of an atom and the periodic table of elements. Amongst this learning we grasp how to take responsibility for our actions by accepting the conse-quences.

I don’t have children yet. How-ever, if faced with sending my children to Princeton High School next year, this policy would give me pause to consider alternate options. Luckily we live in an area with multiple school districts, and while no one is perfect, this policy is just pathetic.

We’ve got trouble, right here in Princeton. With a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for pool. Alright, maybe pool isn’t the troublesome issue it used to be, but we still have trouble. Don’t know where that comes from? Look it up ... apparently PHS will give you all the time in the world to get it done.

BCR Design Editor Sarah Denton can be reached at [email protected].

SarahDenton

COMMENTARY

Julie NelsonCity: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: Bradford, England.

Family: Husband, Aaron; chil-dren, Lucy and Samuel.

Pets: None.

Occupation: Principal of Hen-ry-Senachwine Grade School.

What is the last book you read: “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn.

What is the last television show you watched: “Blue Bloods.”

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: A full English breakfast.

If you were stranded on a des-ert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: A photo album.

What is your favorite local restau-rant: Pizza Cellar and Flour House.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Travel the world.

People would be surprised to know that you: Love to dance.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Walking along the streets in the fall.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I would add a fancy, upscale restau-rant.

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Do not assume to have all the pieces, for this puzzle is a life-time large. Do not assume any piece to be lost either, because those that haven’t found a spot inside the bor-der are simply derivatives of drive,

hounds on the hunt that will always be looking to acquire more of the form of the artwork being built. Be patient with the page. I assure you the words are being laid in their proper place.

Every piece completes its part of the puzzle, every piece in need of the next to connect.

Eric Engel, formerly of Tiskilwa but now of Peoria, can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].

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Life&Arts Religion — Area churches announce upcoming programs and services. See Page 9.

Wedding Aisle — Area couples announce engagements and pending nuptials. See Page 9.

Community NotesChocolate sale

SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Auxiliary will sponsor a South Bend Chocolate Company sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the lower lobby. For more information, call 815-664-1130.

Preschool screeningWYANET — A preschool screening for children in

the Bureau Valley School District will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 at Bureau Valley Wyanet Elementary School. Anyone interested in having their child attend the preschool screening must register by calling Bureau Valley Wyanet at 815-699-2251.

New Year’s Eve party plannedPRINCETON — The Generics Goodies Band and

the Princeton Moose Lodge have announced a New Year’s Eve party will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge. There will be a $15 cover charge which includes party favors, snacks and champagne, and cake at midnight. A cash bar will be available. R.S.V.P. by calling 815-878-2548 and leaving a message.

ALA Unit 125 receives donationsPRINCETON — The

Princeton Lions Club made a special delivery of toys from Santa’s sleigh to American Legion Wom-an’s Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton on Dec. 6 during the annual Christ-mas parade.

Scott Bickett, vice presi-dent of the Princeton Lions Club and chairman of the Illinois Valley Toy Drive, contacted Sherry DeSalle, the Unit’s “Children and Youth” chairman, and offered to donate the toys collected during the parade to the Auxiliary’s toy drive.

The Unit will deliver the toys to non-profit organi-zations in the community to help make a brighter and happier Christmas for the children in the community. Monetary donations can be mailed to chairman Sherry DeSalle, 119 N. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356, Attn: Children and Youth.

The toy drive and school supplies donations were the two largest projects

for the local children worked by the Auxiliary Unit. These projects were

worked under the Nation-al Children and Youth Pro-gram.

PBC Choir to perform Branson musical on SundayPRINCETON — The

Princeton Bible Church Choir, directed by Marty Kiser, is preparing the popular Branson Christ-mas musical, “Two from Galilee,” for performance Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

The production cen-ters around the stories of Mary and Joseph and their families as they court, are betrothed and then cho-sen to be the earthly par-ents of God’s most pre-cious Gift, Jesus.

The parts of Mary and Joseph will be played by Gwen Roseberg and Rob Jensen. Mary’s parents will be played by Tom and Bev Odell, and Vick-ie Holmes and Phil Turn-er will play the parts of Joseph’s parents. The rest of the choir will fill in var-ious other roles as towns-people, angels and suitors.

The Wise Men, played by Matthew Butler, Thomas Cook and Matthew Cook,

will add a touch of humor to the musical.

The entire choir and cast

will be in full costume and using full sets, bringing to life the endearing love story of these well-known Biblical characters and the blessing of Jesus to a very needy world. The public is invited to this special Christmas musical.

Monier receives scholarshipCHARLESTON — Francis Monier of Walnut has

been presented with the Eastern Illinois University Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship.

This award is administered through the EIU Foun-dation and presented to an outstanding EIU student planning to earn a degree from one of the academic departments focused on fine arts. The recipient must also demonstrate high personal performance and aca-demic standing.

Monier, the daughter of Jeff and Brenda Monier, is a 2014 graduated of Bureau Valley High School. She is studying theatre arts and accounting.

Photo contributedScott Bickett (center), vice president of the Princeton Lions Club, is pictured with Amer-ican Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 members Sherry DeSalle (left), chairman of the “Children and Youth” program, and Eleanor Sapp.

Photo contributedTwo from Galilee will be performed by Princeton Bible Church Choir at 6 p.m. Sunday, starring Gwen Roseberg as Mary and Rob Jensen as Joseph.

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Religion briefsLive nativity

WALNUT — The Walnut Community Bible Church will hold a live nativity from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19-21. This is a free, drive through exhibit.

‘Longest Night’ Blue Christmas service plannedNEPONSET — The First

Congregational Church in Neponset will hold a spe-cial “Longest Night” Blue Christmas service at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Area residents are invit-ed to join in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowl-edge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God’s word comes to shine light into the dark-ness. Everyone is welcome.

The church is located at 107 W. Main St. in Nepon-set.

Community coffee

SHEFFIELD — The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will hold its com-munity coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Jan. 3 in parish hall.

ServicePRINCETON — Hamp-

shire Colony Congregation-al Church will hold a lon-gest night worship service at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Limited cards leftARLINGTON — With all

pre-ordered cards claimed, a very limited number of the official 2014 Ses-quicentennial Christmas card for St. Patrick Parish, Arlington, is available for purchase, while the sup-ply lasts. To provide this, members of the planning committee turned to the vault to review the church’s archival materials.

Reproduced by St. Bede Abbey Press, the design, which was inspired from a photo by the late Bob Johns of Peru, appeared in the Centennial Souvenir Handbook of 1964, and, as it was then, is printed in elegant black and white.

The card features a full view of the Nativity Window in the present St. Patrick Church, and was commissioned in the early 1920s. This over-size card requires only a single first-class postage stamp.

Cards are available in boxes of 10 and 20. For more details, call Ruth at 618-833-0073, or Julie at the parish office at 815-894-2006.

Mendota offers church tour

MENDOTA — The Men-dota Ministerial Team is organizing the first Christ-mas Church Tour from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec.

28. A free will offering will be taken for the Mendota Area Food Pantry. The tour consists of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Zion Methodist Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mendota Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church.

The tour will be canceled if weather does not permit.

Tiskilwa Christmas program

TISKILWA — All the churches in Tiskilwa will have a Christmas program at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Tiskilwa Bible Church. There will be a short pro-gram with congregational singing. Following the pro-gram there will be fellow-ship time with coffee and desserts.

Letter to SantaDear Santa,My name is Rex, and I

live here at Friends of Strays in Princeton. I’m 7 years old, and I have been here most of my life. You might remember me from all the letters I have written to you every year.

I was born here, and I really love all the great peo-ple who take good care of me and my brother, Dash.

I was adopted, as was Dash, but the children didn’t know I didn’t want them to ride me like a horse. When I got scared

and bit him, they brought us back to Friends of Strays. I am still really scared of kids.

Could you find me a home for Christmas where everyone would treat me nice? I just want someone to love and play with me. I promise I’ll be a really good dog and Dash promises, too! Please, Santa, Dash and I are counting on you.

Sincerely,Rex (and Dash too)P.S. You can see our pic-

tures on Facebook and Pet-finder.

Hilary Hack of Peru and Brandon Maciejewski of Princeton are announcing their engagement. She is the daughter of Greg and Kathy Hack of Peru and he is the son of Dan and Peg Maciejewski of Princeton.

The bride-elect grad-uated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 2006 and from Premier Dental Insti-tute of Technology. She is employed by Illinois Val-ley Oral Surgeons and Dr. Puhr, DDS.

Her fiancé is a 2006 graduate of LaMoille High School. He is a welder/fab-ricator at Lou’s Spring and Welding.

The couple will be mar-ried Oct. 10, 2015, at Seni-ca’s Oak Ridge.

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Boys tournaments — Area boys squad will compete in holiday tournaments. See Page 12.

BCR photo/Dan DwyerHall junior guard Drew Pullam, shoots during Tuesday night’s game at Spring Valley while Putnam County’s Jeff Baker guards him. Putnam County beat Hall, 55-36.

Boys basketball: Putnam County 55, Hall 36

Putnam County defeats HallBy Dan [email protected]

SPRING VALLEY — Put-nam County junior for-ward Alec Veverka showed the Hall Red Devils that putting up big offensive numbers isn’t the only way to have your presence felt on the hardwood as he led the Panthers to a 55-36 vic-tory Tuesday over the Red Devils in Spring Valley.

PC held the ball for the final shot of the first half, but as they finally attacked Hall senior guard A.J. Gaeta stole the possession with just under five seconds, dribbled just shy of the half court line and launched a shot that banked in to cut the PC lead to 30-20 at the half.

The momentum trans-ferred over to the third quarter as stingy defense by the Red Devils held the Panthers to only five third-quarter points as Hall cut the lead to 35-30.

“The third quarter we kind of backed off a lit-tle bit,” Putnam County coach Josh Nauman said. “We just have this thing where several games this year, we’ve come out in the third quarter we are just flat and can’t score, and then we kind of get down on things, and I think part of the reason tonight was we let up on the intensity in the defensive end.”

A strong move on the block by junior forward Chris Ballerini got the Red Devils within striking distance at 37-34, but PC dominated the remaining 6:34 seconds outscoring Hall 18-2 as they allowed only two free throws by junior guard Patrick Ein-haus with 52 seconds to play.

“They were really trying to take away Veverka, and

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Basketball notebook

Lady Bruins Classic tips off Saturday

By Kevin [email protected]

The Lady Bruins’ Christmas Classic will come in a con-densed package at St. Bede this holiday season.

This year’s tournament, which starts Saturday at the Academy, consists of 10 teams rather than eight and will be played over three days rather than four. Each team will now play four games rather than five for a tournament total of 16 games (25 games before).

St. Bede coach and athletic director Tom McGunnigal said he will enjoy the break around the holidays the new format will bring and believes all the teams and fans will, too. “I like the fact that we are done before Christmas and still get enough games in,” he said. “It’s something I hav-en’t had much of around the tournament for a number of years. I think all teams will enjoy the new eight-team format, and the fans should enjoy the games of basketball that are going to be played.”

Top seed Mendota, the defending champ, has not missed a beat under new coach Brent McKinney. The Lady Trojans are 11-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Northern, opening the season by winning the Oregon Tip-Off Tour-nament for the first time.

Mendota will be joined in the Green Pool by No. 3 Eure-ka (7-2), No. 5 St. Bede (2-8) and No. 7 LaMoille-Ohio (4-8). Eureka is 4-0 in the Corn Belt Conference.

No. 2 seed Kewanee (8-3) heads up the White Pool, joined by No. 4 Seneca (4-6), No. 6 Princeton (2-7) and No. 8 Fieldcrest (455). The Boiler Girls are 3-0 in the Three Rivers East in which Princeton resides.

Outside of Mendota’s dominance, McGunnigal notes the other teams’ records comes in pretty much the same so it should be a balanced field. “I have only seen a few of the teams coming in, but I think it promises to be some interesting match-ups, if not on the first day – then defi-nitely when the crossover games happen,” he said.

The Lady Bruins will get the tournament started at 9 a.m. Saturday vs. Eureka. They will be followed by Men-dota vs. LaMoille at 10:30 a.m. and Princeton vs. Seneca at noon. St. Bede comes back at 3 p.m. vs. Mendota, LaM-oille-Ohio at 4:30 p.m. vs. Eureka and Princeton at 6 p.m. vs. Kewanee.

At Prophetstown: Hall opens up tournament play at 3 p.m. Dec. 27 vs. Riverdale and comes back at 7:30 p.m. vs. Prophetstown, the No.1 ranked team in Class 1A. The Lady Devils will also face Orion (6 p.m. Dec. 29) in round-robin play.

At Erie: Bureau Valley (6-5) will play out of the A Pool starting Dec. 26 along with Erie, Knoxville, Rockridge, Wethersfield and Mercer County. Teams only face four of the five others in the pool with BV facing everyone except Knoxville.

Girls basketball: Ind. Creek 59, LaMoille-Ohio 26

Lady Lions wear out vs. Indian CreekBy Kevin Hieronymus

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LAMOILLE — The LaMoil-le-Ohio Lady Lions felt a little run down against a talented Indian Creek team Monday night at the Lions Den in LaMoille.

The Lady Lions played Indian Creek to a 12-6 game after one quarter and 23-13 at the half. In the second half, however, LaMoil-le-Ohio’s short squad and minutes played caught up, with the Lady Timberwolves pulling away to a 59-26 win in Little Ten Conference play.

IC outscored the undermanned L-O squad 36-13 over the final 16 minutes of play.

Down to 10 players on the night with two out for sickness, includ-ing seven who also played in the F/S prelim, coach Holli Rapp said the Lady Lions ran out of gas.

“I think we got tired. Our num-bers were a low tonight,” Rapp said. “We were missing Maddy Deery and Karli Forbes. Those are two that normally play at the F/S level to give breaks to Jasmine Kahly, Lexi Loftus and Paige Con-ner, and Maddy starts for us on the varsity as well.

“We got tired, but they didn’t give up at all ... Hopefully, we get healthy.”

The sophomore Conner kept the Lady Lions close in the first quar-ter with four points. Senior Liz

Geuther also hooped as IC closed the quarter with a 12-6 advantage.

Trailing by 10 at half, Loftus, a freshman, kept the Lady Lions close midway through the third quarter. She scored on a drive and added the bonus to cut IC’s lead to 32-20 at the 4:45 mark. Loftus added a layup to make it 34-22.

From there, the Lady Timber-wolves and junior Josie Diehl broke the game open. Diehl, a 6-0 foot junior post, tallied nine points, and teammate Jacklyn Bouma added seven points as IC used a 19-9 surge to open a 42-26 lead.

Diehl stepped out for a three in

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BCR photo/Kevin HieronymusLaMoille-Ohio’s Jasmine Kahly dribbles during Monday night’s 59-26 loss to Indian Creek.

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the fourth quarter as part of a 17-4 finish for IC. Diehl finished with a game-high 19 points, Bouma had 13 and MaKayli Vann added 10.

Geuther and Loftus each had seven points for L-O.

The Lady Lions will take a 4-8 record into tourna-ment play at St. Bede at 10:30 a.m. Saturday vs. top-seed Mendota. They are 2-2 in Little Ten play.

“We’re still happy where we’re at. A lot of people probably didn’t expect us to have four wins and two in conference,” Rapp said.


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they did a good job of that. They kept him from scoring for the most part but other guys stepped up, Nick Christian and Austin too,” Nauman said. “They did a good job, and that’s what it’s going to have to be because teams are going to focus on Alec.”

It was close early with neither team gaining much of an advantage until a 9-0 run late in the second quarter by the Panthers, highlighted by a booming two-handed transition dunk by Vever-ka. The Panthers were up 30-17 with 1:55 to go in the half.

“He dominated the game with six points,” Nauman said. “I don’t

know how many rebounds and blocks he had but it was a lot, and then he had the big dunk obvi-ously and that swung the momentum.”

Hall couldn’t get any-thing going from range on the evening as they shot a lowly 1-for-20 from out-side the arc, the only three being Gaeta’s halftime buzzer beater.

“The reason we lost the game is we were 1-for-20 from three-point land,” Hall coach Mike Filippini said. “Friday night against Fieldcrest and Saturday night against Mooseheart we made 12 threes. We are a three-point shooting team that shot 5 percent from three-point land. We weren’t out there trying to miss, the kids played hard, we just couldn’t get bas-kets to drop.”

Veverka only had six points but had 13 boards and five blocks as he con-tinually faced double and often times triple team defense when he had the ball on the block.

“It was a frustrating night. I though our man-to-man defense was out-standing. I thought we held him (Veverka) down, he didn’t have double digits, our problem was he had about 15 blocks,” Filippini said.

Ballerini led the Hall offense with 13 points while Gaeta added seven.

Hall travels to Kewanee to take on the Boilermak-ers Friday night at 7:30.

“We are what we are, and Friday night we’re going to shoot 20 threes again and we’re not going to be 1-for-20,” Filippini said.

PC-HallFrom Page 11

BasketballHIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Hall 4-3Bureau Valley 6-5LaMoille-Ohio 4-8Princeton 2-7St. Bede 2-8DePue na

At LaMoilleIndian Creek 12 11 19 17 - 59LaMoille-Ohio 6 7 9 4 - 26L-O (4-8): R. Forbes 3 0-0 6,

Conner 2 0-0 4, Kahly 0 0-0 0, Geuther 3 1-2 7, Loftus 3 1-3 7, Pearson 0 0-0 0, Hansen 0 0-0 0, Hosto 1 0-0 2, Chasteen 0 0-2 0. Totals: 12 2-5 26. Fouls: 11.

JV: IC won.At Granville

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Ohio.White Pool: 1. Kewanee, 4.

Seneca, 6. Princeton, 8. Fieldcrest.Saturday: Eureka vs. St. Bede,

9 a.m., Mendota vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 10:30 a.m., Seneca vs. Princeton, noon, Kewanee vs. Fieldcrest, 1:30 p.m., St. Bede vs. Mendota, 3 p.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Eureka, 4:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Kewanee, 6 p.m., Fieldcrest vs. Seneca, 7:30 p.m.

Monday: Kewanee vs. Seneca, 2 p.m., St. Bede vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 3:30 p.m., Mendota vs. Eureka, 5 p.m., Princeton vs. Fieldcrest, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 7th place - 4th Green vs. 4th White, 2 p.m. 5th place - 3rd Green vs. 3rd White, 3:30 p.m. 3rd place - 2nd Green vs. 2nd White, 5 p.m. Title - 1st Green vs. 1st White, 6:30 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYSPrairie Conference “B”Tournament at Dimmick

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Scoreboard

Boys’ tournamentsAt Plano: Princeton (No. 11) and St. Bede

(No. 12) were among the Top 16 seeds for the 52nd annual Plano Christmas Classic. The Bruins (4-2) will play in the first game of the tournament against Coal City at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Princeton (8-1) enters the fray at 3:30 p.m. vs. Seneca.

The tournament’s top seeds are Dixon and Mendota (8-3). There will be 52 varsity games in all, played out through Dec. 29.

In the sophomore portion, Princeton meets HBR at 9 a.m. Monday followed by St. Bede vs. Seneca.

At Marseilles: High-scoring Braidwood Reed-Custer drew the top seed at the Marseilles Holiday Tournament. Putnam

County came in at No. 4 and will face Ser-ena of the Little Ten Conference at 10:30 a.m. on the opening day of competition on Dec. 26. Dwight is the No. 2 seed.

LaMoille-Ohio, another LTC member, will face No. 6 Ottawa Marquette at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 26. The tournament continues through Dec. 30 with the championship game at 8 p.m.

At Erie: Bureau Valley (10-0) will play out of the A Pool starting Dec. 26 along with games against Erie, Lena-Winslow, Orion and Stockton. The Storm will not face Stark County in pool play.

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to expand hours, merchandise

By LyLe [email protected]

PRINCETON — Gus-tafson Ace Hardware, which started in 1956 in Princeton, will have new ownership as of Jan. 1, 2015.

“The most important thing I wanted is the new owner taking over the store to be successful,” said current owner, Allen Gus-tafson, about new owner, Chris Amir, who also owns another Ace Hardware Store in Sandwich. “I have no doubt the store will be better and successful. I am excited to see the changes he is making. Due to my age, I didn’t have the forti-tude to make all the chang-es he will make.”

After Jan. 1, Gustafson Ace Hardware will be called Neighborhood Ace Hard-ware. It will be open longer hours during the week and on Sundays. It will also have more products for sale.

Most of the current

employees will stay work-ing at the store, in addition to more employees hired because of the longer hours the store will be open. Gus-tafson decided to sell the store because of the need for extended hours to be open, especially on Sun-days, and the increasing number of products.

Allen’s parents, Everett, and Janet Gustafson, along with Everett’s brother, Gil-bert, started Gustafson Hardware at 522 S. Main St. in 1956. They bought Mul-vane Paint in 1980, located south of their main store, and moved to the current

location in 1986 to the for-mer Sullivan’s Grocery Store.

The store was affiliated with True Value from 1965 until 2003 when it switched to Ace.

Allen Gustafson start-ed full-time at the store in 1980 while his older broth-er, Roger, started in 1976. They both worked at the store growing up on their summer vacations, college vacations and when home on leave from the service.

When the store was start-ed in 1956, it was competing against seven other hard-ware stores in Princeton.

Through attrition, the other establishments have closed their doors. In addition to selling hardware, Gustafson Hardware in its earlier days also sold toys and garden products in two other build-ings.

The first few years were rough for the store, said Allen, due to the competi-tion from the other hard-ware stores.

Everett Gustafson died in 2005 and had been active in the store until the very end. His brother, Gilbert, became more active in the store in the 1980s after he retired from Northwestern

Steel and Wire in Sterling, but had been a silent part-ner in the store since its opening.

Everett Gustafson was a veteran of the Army Air Force and a Pearl Har-bor survivor. His wife was a member of the U.S. Air Force WAC. Allen and Roger Gustafson followed in their parents’ footsteps with Allen serving in the U.S. Army while Roger was in the U.S. Air Force.

Roger retired from work-ing at the store in 2012. Allen will be a part-time employee after Jan. 1.

“I will like helping cus-tomers and staying on the floor, which is the best part of helping our longtime cus-tomers,” he said. “I won’t have to deal with the paper-work, deadlines and com-puters. He will keep up with them better than I am.”


Photo contributedEverett and Janet Gustafson (from left) stand with their two sons, Allen and Roger, in 1993 after receiving a Retailer of the Year award from the Princeton Chamber of Com-merce.

Photo contributedAllen and Roger Gustafson stand inside Gustafson Ace Hardware in 2012 on the day Roger retired from the store first started by their parents in 1956.

Property TransfersThe following proper-

ty transfers were recent-ly recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:

Nov. 17, 2014Barbara and Jeffrey

Peterson to Stuart Owens, warranty deed, part of Lot 17 in Sunny Acres Subdivi-sion, Princeton, $1,000.

Alan Scott to Andrew Robinson, trustee’s deed, part of Lot 8 in Buswell, Huckins and McIntire’s Addition, Neponset, $28,000.

Kathleen Cain to Keith Cain, warranty deed, part of Lot 2 in Hallam’s Addition, Princeton, $35,000.

Bethany and Benjamin

Sondgeroth to Winter-bourne Enterprises LLC, warranty deed, part of Sec-tion 8 in Selby Township, $270,000.

Nov. 18, 2014Spring Valley City Bank

to Donna Devert, warranty deed, Lot 2 in Block 6 in Riva’s First Addition, Dal-zell, $23,000.

George and Shirley Adri-an to Gillie Ocepeck, war-ranty deed, Lot 4 in Willow Bend Subdivision, Spring Valley, $225,000.

Nov. 19, 2014City of Princeton to Patri-

cia and Richard Logsdon Sr., warranty deed, part of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 in Foster’s Addition, Buda, $24,000.

Nov. 20, 2014Raymond and Ruby Rob-

erson to Brenda Philhower, warranty deed, part of Lot 29 in A. & H. Carse’s Addi-tion, Princeton, $126,000.

Nathan Cumpton to Jon-athon Henegar, warranty deed, Lot 6 in Rosenow’s Subdivision, Princeton, $100,000.

Issac and Randall Coom-er to Amy and Phillip Erick-son, joint tenancy deed, part of Sections 19-20 in Princeton Township, $318,500.

Dena, John, Robert and Thomas Bussa to Julia Yuvan, warranty deed, Lot 12 in Block 8 in Ladd, $35,000.

Nov. 21, 2014Dana and Douglas Vance

to Daneille Ellison, exec-utor deed, part of Section

7 in Manlius Township, $129,000.

Larry Anderson to Bever-ly Read, trustee’s deed, part of Section 11 in Wyanet Township, $573,000.

Brent Ziegler to Ryan Moore, warranty deed, Lots 11-12 in Block 12 in Cherry, $76,500.

Nov. 24, 2014Wonder Lake Limited to

Kala Bastion and Jeremiah Widmer, warranty deed, part of Sections 1, 6, 7 and 12 in Berlin Township, $85,000.

Mary and Randall Coom-er to Wayne Moore, war-ranty deed, part of Section 25 in Concord Township, $777,000.

Kallie Snyder to Childs Separate Fund Trust, war-ranty deed, Lot 8 in Timber Ridge Phase 3, Princeton,

$279,000.Nov. 25, 2014Ramona and Rich-

ard Constantine to Dee McCune, warranty deed, part of Lot 3 and all of Lots 4-5 in Block 44 in East Addi-tion, Sheffield, $172,500.

Ruby Stacker to James and Tina Cole, warranty deed, part of Section 18 in Arispie Township, $84,000.

Jo and Susan Thompson to Kira Thompson, war-ranty deed, part of Lot 7 in Fairview Subdivision, Princeton, $66,000.

Eugene Jaraczewski Trust and LaSalle State Bank to Blase Zera, trustees’ deed, Lot 5 in Block 4 in Luther’s Addition, Spring Valley, $41,000.

Nov. 26, 2014Rachel Porter to Daniel

and Diann Michels, war-

ranty deed, part of Section 10 in Neponset Township, $63,000.

John Garvin to Brandie Smith, administrator’s deed, Lot 203 in Bird Haven South Phase 3, Princeton, $87,000.

Dennis, James and Joseph Parochetti to Melis-sa Hubbard, Daniel Paro-chetti, Dennis A. Parochetti, Dennis F. Parochetti, Karen Parochetti, Kristine Paro-chetti and Michelle Paro-chetti, warranty deed, Lots 14-16 in Ottville, $86,000.

JP Morgan Chase Bank to Dawn and William Hein-rich, warranty deed, Lot 3 in Block 65 in Spring Valley, $35,000.

Danny and Jodale Lee to Heidi Unger, warranty deed, part of Lots 47-48 in Mineral, $6,000.

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450 • Under $1000

460 • Garage Sales

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767 • MobileHome Sales

775 • For Saleby Owner

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CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE THIRTEENTHJUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF )DOROTHY L. )CAMPBELL, )

DECEASED )NO. 2014-P-105CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given ofthe death of DorothyL. Campbell. Lettersof office were issuedto Robert J. Jamesof 226 West Central,Princeton, Illinois 61356and Regina A. Dever of15118 1000 N Avenue,Tiskilwa, Illinois

61368 as IndependentExecutors whose attor-neys are Angel, Isaacson& Tracy, 111 ParkAvenue East, Princeton,Illinois 61356.

Claims against theestate may be filed inthe Office of the Clerkof the Court, BureauCounty Courthouse,700 South Main Street,Princeton, Illinois 61356,or with the IndependentExecutors, or both,on or before June 20,2015, or, if mailing ordelivery of a noticefrom the IndependentExecutors is requiredby Section 18-3 of the

Probate Act of 1975,the date stated in thatnotice. Any claim notfiled on or before thatdate is barred. Copiesof a claim filed with theclerk must be mailedor delivered to theIndependent Executorsand to the attorneyswithin 10 days after ithas been filed.

Dated this 16th day ofDecember, 2014.Angel, Isaacson & Tracy

Attorneys for Estate111 Park Avenue East

Princeton, IL 61356815-875-6551

Published in the BureauCounty Republican Dec.

18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2015.


ILLINOISESTATE OF )WILBUR E. BLAKE,)

DECEASED )NO. 2014-P-100CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given ofthe death of Wilbur E.Blake. Letters of officewere issued to CharlesD. Blake of 3981 BrawbyRoad, Neponset, Illinois61345 and Thomas W.Blake of 105 HarlanStreet, Neponset, Illinois

61345 as IndependentExecutors whose attor-neys are Angel, Isaacson& Tracy, 111 ParkAvenue East, Princeton,Illinois 61356.

Claims against theestate may be filed inthe Office of the Clerkof the Court, BureauCounty Courthouse,700 South Main Street,Princeton, Illinois 61356,or with the IndependentExecutors, or both, onor before June 6, 2015,or, if mailing or deliv-ery of a notice from theIndependent Executorsis required by Section18-3 of the Probate Act

of 1975, the date statedin that notice. Any claimnot filed on or beforethat date is barred.Copies of a claim filedwith the clerk mustbe mailed or deliveredto the IndependentExecutors and to theattorneys within 10 daysafter it has been filed.

Dated this 2nd day ofDecember, 2014.Angel, Isaacson & Tracy

Attorneys for Estate111 Park Avenue East

Princeton, IL 61356815-875-6551

Published in the BureauCounty Republican Dec.4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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ESTATE FARMLANDAUCTION

318 ACRES MORE OR LESSSTARK COUNTY

TO BE SOLD IN THREE TRACTSThe Following Three Tracts of Farmland willbe sold at the Bradford Legion Hall Located 1Mile West of Bradford IL on Route 93 on:SAT., JANUARY 24, 2015

10:00 A.M.View Listing & Photos on website:

www.tumblesonauction.comFarms are Located Two and 1/2 MilesSouth of Bradford, IL on Rt. 40 Thence

East 1/2 Mile on 1150 North GPS Address17484 Township Rd 1150 North

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONSection One Penn Township Stark County, ILTRACT I - 120 Acres w/ 2 Wind TurbinesLEGAL DESCRIPTION: The East 120 Acresof even width off the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen(13) North, Range Seven (7) East of the FourthPrincipal Meridian, Stark County, Illinois.TRACT II - 120 Acres w/ Older Frame TwoStory Home (LP Gas Furnace, 36 GeneracGenerator and Natural Oak Woodwork), TwoBarns, Silo, Garage & 18,000 BU Grain BinLEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West 40 Acresof even width off the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirteen(13) North, Range Seven (7) East of the FourthPrincipal Meridian, and the East One-Half(E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) ofSection One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North,Range Seven (7), East of the Fourth PrincipalMeridian, Stark County, Illinois.TRACT III - 78 Acres w/1992 Metal MortonType Building 42 X 75LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The East One Half(E 1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) ofSection One (1), Township Thirteen (13) North,Range Seven (7) East of the Fourth PrincipalMeridian, Stark County, Illinois.Please Note: Each Farm Tract will be SoldIndividually with No Combinations

TERMS FOR FARMLAND10% Down Day of Sale and Balance on orBefore March 1, 2015. Taxes for 2014 Due& Payable in 2015 will be Paid by the Seller.Taxes for 2015 Due & Payable in 2016 will bePaid by the Buyer. All Announcements MadeDay of Sale Take Precedence Over All PrintedMatter. Seller Reserves the Right to Reject orAccept All Bids.MYRLE W. PLOTNER

ESTATEROBERT E. PLOTNER, EXECUTOR,

ROBERT E. PLOTNER TRUST & DOLORESJ. PLOTNER TRUST

ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: BORDEN LAWOFFICES 113 E. WILLIAMS ST. WYOMING,

IL 309-695-2491AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON

TUMBLESON AUCTIONCOMPANY, 1105 SOUTH MAINST. PRINCETON, IL 61356-PLEASE CALL 815-872-1852

OR E-MAIL: [email protected] for FarmPacket or Information

13-038062IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; )Plaintiff, )

vs. )DEBRA A. SWINDLER; KENNY BRYAN; )STANLEY LIGHT EMILY LIGHT; )MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION )SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GN )MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND )ASSIGNS; )

Defendants, )14 CH 4

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered inthe above entitled cause Intercounty JudicialSales Corporation will on Wednesday, January7, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office ofHB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West,Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bid-der for cash, the following described mortgagedreal estate:

Commonly known as 120 East FourthStreet, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

P.I.N. 18-34-237-009.The improvement on the property consists

of a single family residence. If the subject mort-gaged real estate is a unit of a common interestcommunity, the purchaser of the unit otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 ofthe Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds,balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion.

For information call Sales Department atPlaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski,LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois60601. (614) 220-5611.I635918Published in the Bureau County RepublicanDec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF THETHIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISIN PROBATE

ESTATE OF )GLENDA K. )RASMUSSEN, )Deceased )

NO. 2014-P-97CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given ofthe death of Glenda K.Rasmussen. Letters ofOffice were issued onNovember 24, 2014 toGlenn E. Rasmussen,209 Pittman Court,Manlius, IL 61338 asIndependent Executor,whose attorneys areRussell, English, Scoma& Beneke, P.C., TenPark Avenue West,Princeton, Illinois61356.

Claims against theEstate may be filed inthe office of the CircuitClerk, Bureau CountyCourthouse, Princeton,Illinois 61356, or withthe representative, orboth, on or before June8, 2015, or if mailingor delivery of a notice

from the representativeis required by Section18-3 of the Probate Actof 1975, the date statedin that notice. Any claimnot filed by that date isbarred. Copies of a claimfiled with the Clerk areto be mailed or deliveredto the representative andto the attorney withinten (10) days after it hasbeen filed.

Dated this 26th day ofNovember, 2014

s/ Mary C. DremannBureau County

Circuit ClerkPublished in the BureauCounty Republican Dec.4, 11 and 18, 2014.


ILLINOISESTATE OF )ETTA MAE )VERBOUT, )

No. 2014-P-103CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given ofthe death of Etta MaeVerbout. Letters ofoffice were issued toBonnie L. Norin, Box276, Neponset, Illinois

as Executor whoseattorney is William E.Stewart, 117 S. ChestnutSt., Kewanee, Illinois.

Claims against theestate may be filed inthe office of the clerkof the court, Mary C.Dremann, Courthouse,Princeton, Illinois,61356, or with the repre-sentative, or both on orbefore June 15, 2015 andany claim not filed with-in that period is barred.Copies of a claim filed

with the clerk must bemailed or delivered tothe representative andto the attorney within10 days after it has beenfiled.

Dated this 8th day ofDecember, 2014.

William E. StewartAttorney for Estate

117 S. Chestnut StreetKewanee, IL 61443

309/853-4878Published in the BureauCounty Republican Dec.11, 18 and 25, 2014.

13-038062IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; )Plaintiff, )

vs. )DEBRA A. SWINDLER; KENNY BRYAN; )STANLEY LIGHT EMILY LIGHT; )MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC )REGISTRATION SSTEMS, INC., AS )NOMINEE FOR GN MORTGAGE, LLC, )ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; )

Defendants, )14 CH 4

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-

ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in theabove entitled cause Intercounty Judicial SalesCorporation will on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, atthe hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB WilkinsonTitle Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-lowing described mortgaged real estate:

The East 30 feet of Lot 14 in Block 104 inO’Beirne’s Addition to the City of SpringValley, Bureau County, Illinois, except-ing and reserving, however, the under-lying coal and fireclay, together withthe right to mine and remove the samewithout entering upon or occupying anypart of the surface of said premises, alllying and being situated in the County ofBureau, in the State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 120 East Fourth Street,Spring Valley, IL 61362.

P.I.N. 18-34-237-009.The improvement on the property consists of a

single family residence. If the subject mortgaged realestate is a unit of a common interest community, thepurchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) ofSection 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal-ance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information call Sales Department at

Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC,One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.(614) 220-5611.I635918Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4,11 and 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY, LLINOISSTANLEY E. TINKER, )

Plaintiff, )vs. )

THOMAS MADSEN, RICHARD MUELLER, )ELIO MARANDOLA, V&C CONSTRUCTION)

CITY OF PRINCETON, a Municipal )Corporation, UNKNOWN OWNERS and )NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. )

Defendants. )No. 13 CH 59

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEPublic notice is hereby given that pursuant

to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by theBureau County Circuit Court in Cause # 13-CH-59, entitled STANLEY E. TINKER, Plaintiff v.THOMAS MADDEN, RICHARD MUELLER, ELIOMARANDOLA, V&C CONSTRUCTION, City ofPrinceton, unknown owners AND Nonrecordclaimants, Defendants on September 18, 2014:

Sheriff Sale of Bureau County, Illinois, willbe on January 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the BureauCounty Courthouse, by the Bureau County Sheriff’sDepartment located at 22 Park Avenue West,Princeton, Illinois 61356 sell to the highest bidderfor cash (ten per cent (10%) at the time of saleand the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, thefollowing described property situated in BureauCounty, Illinois:

Common address or location of premises:440 Railroad Avenue, Princeton, Illinois

PIN: 16-08-427-001Legal description of premises:

Beginning at a point 1732.5 feet East ofthe Southwest corner of the Southwestcorner of the Northeast Quarter ofSection 8, Township 16 North, Range 9East of the Fourth Principal Meridian,running thence East for a distance 350feet; running thence South for a distanceof 193 feet; running thence Northwesterlyalong the North right-of-way ling of the

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroadfor a distance of 375 feet; running thenceNorth for a distance of 47 feet to theplace of beginning, all lying and beingsituated in the County of Bureau, in theState of Illinois and being situated in theCounty of Bureau and State of Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to all general realestate taxes, special assessments or special taxeslevied against said real estate and any prior liens,easements or restrictions of record. The subjectproperty is offered for sale without any representa-tions as to quality or quantity of title or recourse toPlaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser ten-dering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receiptof Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale asrequired, which will entitle the Purchaser to a deedupon confirmation of said sale by the Court.Improvements:Units UNKNOWNBedrooms UNKNOWNGarage UNKNOWNBathrooms UNKNOWNOther UNKNOWN

The property will NOT be open for inspectionprior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $32,391.15.Prospective purchasers are admonished to checkthe court file and title records to verify this infor-mation.

For information regarding the real estate con-tact Robert B. Steele, 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle,Illinois 61301, (815) 224-3200.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock,Steele & Barry, Ltd.

160 Marquette StreetLaSalle, IL 61301

(815)224-3200Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec.11, 18 and 25, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC )Plaintiff, )

-v.- )ZACKERY SOMMER AKA ZACKERY J )SOMMER AKA ZACKERY JEFFREY )SOMMER, et al )

Defendant )14 CH 35

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on November 6, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, willat 11:30 a.m. on January 8, 2015, at the office ofRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., TenPark Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder, as set forthbelow, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 206 EAST ATKINSONSTREET, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361

Property Index No. 14-19-183-006. The realestate is improved with a white, aluminumsiding, single family home; two car detachedgarage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bidby certified funds at the close of the sale pay-able to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. The balance,including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund,which is calculated on residential real estate atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereofof the amount paid by the purchaser not toexceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer,is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No feeshall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to its credit bidat the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi-tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential realestate whose rights in and to the residential realestate arose prior to the sale. The subject prop-erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spe-cial assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale withoutany representation as to quality or quantity oftitle and without recourse to Plaintiff and in“AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject toconfirmation by the court. Upon payment in fullof the amount bid, the purchaser will receive aCertificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaserto a deed to the real estate after confirmationof the sale. The property will NOT be openfor inspection and plaintiff makes no repre-sentation as to the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonished to checkthe court file to verify all information. If thisproperty is a condominium unit, the purchaserof the unit at the foreclosure sale, other thana mortgagee, shall pay the assessments andthe legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).If this property is a condominium unit which ispart of a common interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by The Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

You will need a photo identification issuedby a government agency (driver’s license, pass-port, etc.) in order to gain entry into our build-ing and the foreclosure sale room in CookCounty and the same identification for salesheld at other county venues where The JudicialSales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’sAttorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1403861.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION OneSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visitThe Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North DearbornStreet Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312)476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1403861 CaseNumber: 14 CH 35 TJSC#: 34-19433I635688Published in the Bureau County RepublicanDec. 4, 11 and 18, 2014.


BUREAU COUNTY -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. )Plaintiff, )

-v.- )CRAIG W. BLAND AKA CRAIG BLAND AKA )CRAIG WAYNE BLAND, UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS )

Defendant )14 CH 40

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on November 6, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, willat 11:30 a.m. on January 9, 2015, at the office ofRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., TenPark Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder, as set forthbelow, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 18394 WYANETWALNUT ROAD, Princeton, IL 61356

Property Index No. 09-33-300-007.The real estate is improved with a single

family residence.The judgment amount was $49,072.48.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the sale payableto The Judicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. The balance,including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund,which is calculated on residential real estate atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereofof the amount paid by the purchaser not toexceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer,is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No feeshall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to its credit bidat the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi-tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential realestate whose rights in and to the residential realestate arose prior to the sale. The subject prop-erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spe-cial assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale withoutany representation as to quality or quantity oftitle and without recourse to Plaintiff and inAS IS condition. The sale is further subject toconfirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale thatwill entitle the purchaser to a deed to the realestate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion and plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property. Prospectivebidders are admonished to check the court fileto verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit,or a unit which is part of a common interestcommunity, the purchaser of the unit at theforeclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shallpay the assessments and the legal fees requiredby The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1),you are hereby notified that the purchaser ofthe property, other than a mortgagee, shallpay the assessments and legal fees required bysubsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 andthe assessments required by subsection (g-1)of section 18.5 of the Illinois CondominiumProperty Act.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

You will need a photo identification issuedby a government agency (driver’s license, pass-port, etc.) in order to gain entry into our build-ing and the foreclosure sale room in CookCounty and the same identification for salesheld at other county venues where The JudicialSales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales depart-ment, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC,1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions,visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to filenumber F14050187.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago,IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporationat www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report ofpending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960

E-Mail: [email protected] File No. F14050187Attorney ARDC No. 3126232

Case Number: 14 CH 40TJSC#: 34-21083

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffs attorney is deemed to be a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.Published in the Bureau County RepublicanDec. 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

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BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. )

Plaintiff, )-v.- )

CRAIG W. BLAND AKA CRAIG BLAND AKA )CRAIG WAYNE BLAND, UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS )

Defendant )14 CH 40

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on November 6, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, willat 11:30 a.m. on January 9, 2015, at the office ofRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten ParkAve. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at publicauction to the highest bidder, as set forth below,the following described real estate:

A PART OF THE NORTHWESTQUARTER OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP17 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THEFOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBEDAS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ATTHE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THESOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAIDSECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONGTHE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33 ADISTANCE OF 463.0 FEET TO A POINTOF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLYAT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 46MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISEFROM THE SAID WEST LINE 346.7FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TOTHE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33 ADISTANCE OF 78.0 FEET; THENCEWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 86DEGREES 30 MINUTES MEASUREDCOUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM THELAST DESCRIBED LINE 346.7 FEET TOTHE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33;THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WESTLINE 73.5 FEET TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEINGSITUATED IN THE COUNTY OFBUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 18394 WYANET WALNUTROAD, Princeton, IL 61356

Property Index No. 09-33-300-007.The real estate is improved with a single family

residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the sale payable toThe Judicial Sales Corporation. No third partychecks will be accepted. The balance, includingthe Judicial sale fee for Abandoned ResidentialProperty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-lated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 foreach $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certifiedfunds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four(24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgageeacquiring the residential real estate pursuant to itscredit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgmentcreditor, or other lienor acquiring the residentialreal estate whose rights in and to the residentialreal estate arose prior to the sale. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quantity of title andwithout recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condi-tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that willentitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estateafter confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspectionand plaintiff makes no representation as to thecondition of the property. Prospective bidders areadmonished to check the court file to verify allinformation.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unitwhich is part of a common interest community,the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale,other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessmentsand the legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1)and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that thepurchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee,shall pay the assessments and legal fees required bysubsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and theassessments required by subsection (g-1) of section18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued bya government agency (driver’s license, passport,etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and theforeclosure sale room in Cook County and the sameidentification for sales held at other county venues

where The Judicial Sales Corporation conductsforeclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales depart-ment, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC,1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visitwww.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file numberF14050187.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporationat www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pend-ing sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960

E-Mail: [email protected] File No. F14050187Attorney ARDC No. 3126232

Case Number: 14 CH 40TJSC#: 34-21083

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attor-ney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting tocollect a debt and any information obtained will beused for that purpose.Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec.11, 18 and 25, 2014.


BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOISLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC )

Plaintiff, )-v.- )

ZACKERY SOMMER AKA ZACKERY J )SOMMER AKA ZACKERY JEFFREY )SOMMER, et al )

Defendant )14 CH 35

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on November 6, 2014,an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, willat 11:30 a.m. on January 8, 2015, at the office ofRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten ParkAve. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at publicauction to the highest bidder, as set forth below,the following described real estate:

LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) INTHE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGEOF SHEFFIELD, BUREAU COUNTY,ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 206 EAST ATKINSONSTREET, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361

Property Index No. 14-19-183-006. The real estateis improved with a white, aluminum siding, singlefamily home; two car detached garage. Sale terms:25% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the sale payable to The Judicial SalesCorporation. No third party checks will be accept-ed. The balance, including the Judicial sale feefor Abandoned Residential Property MunicipalityRelief Fund, which is calculated on residential realestate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fractionthereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not toexceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, isdue within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall bepaid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential realestate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or byany mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienoracquiring the residential real estate whose rights inand to the residential real estate arose prior to thesale. The subject property is subject to general realestate taxes, special assessments, or special taxeslevied against said real estate and is offered for salewithout any representation as to quality or quantityof title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “ASIS” condition. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court. Upon payment in full of theamount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificateof Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed tothe real estate after confirmation of the sale. Theproperty will NOT be open for inspection and plain-tiff makes no representation as to the condition ofthe property. Prospective bidders are admonishedto check the court file to verify all information. Ifthis property is a condominium unit, the purchaserof the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than amortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legalfees required by The Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property isa condominium unit which is part of a commoninterest community, the purchaser of the unit atthe foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued bya government agency (driver’s license, passport,etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and theforeclosure sale room in Cook County and the sameidentification for sales held at other county venueswhere The Judicial Sales Corporation conductsforeclosure sales. For information: Visit our web-site at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hoursof 3 and 5 p.m. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s

Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300,CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Pleaserefer to file number PA1403861. THE JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive,24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation atwww.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pendingsales.PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North DearbornStreet Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1403861 Case Number: 14CH 35 TJSC#: 34-19433I635688Published in the Bureau County Republican Dec. 4,11 and 18, 2014.

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Staying fit and healthy at the holidaysDon’t deprive, but don’t over-indulge!


Many people find staying healthy during the holidays to be a futile feat.

This is the time of year when Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and third helpings at the holiday feast are just a part of tra-ditions. The added stress of the holidays coupled with the season’s delicacies can cause problems for those wanting to be or remain healthy this season.

Nick Johnston, owner of CrossFit 56, said, “The holidays aren’t a time to deprive yourself, but they are also not the time to let it all go.”

Enjoy your time with family and remember what the holiday is really about, said Princeton’s Rejuvenation Sta-tion Nutrition and Weight-loss Products owner and registered dietitian Kim Park.

The holidays can be a sad and stressful time for people, Park said, but healthy eating and sleep can help with that.

“Enjoy the holiday varieties but do so in

moderation,” Johnston said.“Enjoy the holiday,” Park agreed, but “…

everything in moderation.”Bureau County Metro Center Activities

Director Nick Davis agreed with Park and added that people should never go to a party hungry.

“Don’t starve yourself all day when you know you’re heading to an evening din-ner,” Davis said.

He explained that it is far too easy to overeat when you go through a holiday buffet hungry.

“Don’t let one meal or one day of cel-ebration turn into a week or a month of overindulging,” Park said.

Johnston suggested filling up on healthy foods or water before attending a holiday feast. He continued, “Give your-self that one cheat meal or day that week, but leave it at that.”

“Willpower is huge during the holiday season,” Davis said. He encourages peo-ple to take advantage of Metro Center’s wide variety of fitness activities for all skill levels.

Davis suggested taking small por-tions of all your favorites on one plate,

At far right, Bureau County Metro Center

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instead of going back for seconds from the holiday buffets.

Johnston agreed, “Take your smaller portion away from the serving dish, and don’t turn back.”

Try the three bites rule, Park said, by taking a just few bites of what you want to eat, you still get to enjoy it.

“Just don’t take the big-gest piece of pie,” she said.

Try to get back to, or stick with your regular rou-tine as much as possible, Park said.

Be sure to spend time with your family, Davis said, but, “Make sure you’re still getting your workout in around the hol-idays.”

Davis suggested getting family to join you for a workout at the Metro Cen-ter. If it’s not too cold, go for a walk and enjoy the season’s beauty, he added.

Even with cold, the holi-day season can be the per-fect time to be active.

“Go skating, tubing, skiing. Build a snowman for the fun of it or chal-lenge the neighborhood in a snowball fight. Exercise should be fun, and fun can be exercises,” said John-ston.

The Metro Center offers special holiday deals such as the Holiday Hustle which is a three-month pass. Whatever your schedule, the Metro Cen-ter has the tools, classes or encouragement that you may need to be healthy this season, said Davis.

For people wanting to make a change, Johnson offered a few tips.

“Do something outside your comfort zone. Take a spin class, a CrossFit class, yoga, shred, boot-camp, swimming, you name it!”

For those wanting to give CrossFit a try, Johnston said he will be offering a CrossFit introductory class in January.

Rejuvenation Station can provide the tools and support needed to reach or maintain weight-loss goals, said Park. Being healthy this holiday season may allow for more holiday seasons down the road.


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Indulging in a bite of pie and taking anap could keep you healthy this holiday season

(BPT) — The holiday season is full of celebrations. From office parties to family events, everyone gathers to spread a little extra cheer. While people may be wary of what all of the holiday treats will mean for their health, avoiding all of the revelry could cause more harm than good. Creating a bal-ance between restraint and indulgence will help sustain physical, mental and emotional well-being. Come out of the holiday season feeling just as good as you did when you went in with these easy tips.

Choose wiselyDuring the holidays there are tempting

treats everywhere you turn. From cookies at the office to fondue at the holiday party, your favorites can be hard to resist. But if you choose your treats wisely, you can guiltlessly enjoy every bite.

Browse the buffet line for healthy options like veggies or fruit, shrimp cocktails or chicken skewers so you won’t have to skip

dessert. You can always share a sweet treat with someone else to keep you accountable. And if you’re worried about not having the will power, it’s a good idea to eat 1.5 ounces of healthy protein before an event to keep you feeling satiated.

Don’t deny yourselfFood is connected to family, culture, tra-

dition and celebration, and it should be a source of enjoyment. Avoid creating a list of items you cannot have. “When it comes to tempting foods, forbidding them only makes you want them even more,” says Debbie Swanson, registered dietician, and nutrition and healthy-cooking tips instructor at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado. She suggests eating smaller portions of your favorites, such as a bite of pie instead of the whole piece. “My friend makes the best apple pie. I always have two bites,” Swanson says.

Work it offThe best way to prevent the extra pounds

from sneaking up on you is to engage in a regular exercise routine. Doing something as simple as parking farther away from the office or taking the stairs instead of the elevator can help increase the number of steps you take each day.

Individuals typically gain around two pounds during the holidays, according to the Mayo Clinic. “The problem is that we don’t lose the weight,” Swanson says. Rather than adding weight that you have to work off later, maintain a workout regimen or find other ways to burn the calories you consume throughout the busy day.

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Five great skincare tips for cooler temperatures(BPT) — It’s almost that

time of year again, the time of year when you for-get about sunburns and start worrying about wind-burn. Yes, sadly, the cooler months are here and win-ter is around the corner. That means long coats, scarves and an entirely different skincare routine.

Skincare you say? True, it’s easy to forget about your skin when it’s cov-ered by all those extra layers, but dermatologist Dr. Anne Chapas, who is the founder and med-ical director of Union Square Dermatology, says cooler months are when skincare, particularly lip care, is most important. “The skin is our first line of defense against envi-ronmental elements, but the skin on our lips has extremely unique proper-ties. It is one of the most sensitive areas of skin, so they require special atten-tion in order to maintain a healthy appearance,” says Dr. Chapas.

With that in mind, Dr. Chapas offers these tips to help you keep your lips and the rest of your skin feeling and looking healthy no matter the tem-perature.

• Nurture your lips. The

cooler months are hard on your lips. Not only are they exposed to cooler tem-peratures daily, behavioral habits like biting or licking your lips can also be dam-aging. “What most people don’t realize is that com-mon behaviors such as drinking wine or coffee and eating salty or acidic foods can dry out the lips,” says Dr. Chapas. “But drink-ing plenty of water to stay hydrated and applying a moisturizing lip balm can help counteract the effects of these activities and improve your lip health.”

Chapstick Hydration Lock Moisturize and Renew is a dual-ended lip balm that delivers long-lasting mois-ture to the lips and works great to keep the skin on the lips moisturized and replenished in the cooler months.

• Protect your hands. Your hands are often left exposed during the cooler months, especially if the cold air has dried your skin, making gloves or mit-tens painful to wear. Dr. Chapas says products that contain shea butter and lanolin are great for coun-

teracting the abuse your hands endure.

• For your scalp. A thick-er, moisturizing shampoo will reduce dryness on your scalp and prevent itchiness as temperatures drop.

• Remember the time of day. Don’t use the same skincare products for day and night. Instead, use products with protective, moisturizing benefits to guard your skin during the day. At night, switch to heavier creams that offer more hydration. Your skin will absorb this extra moisture while you

sleep. For example, Chap-Stick Hydration Lock Day & Night contains two dis-tinct formulas specific for day and nighttime use.

• Don’t forget the sun. Just because you’ve trad-ed in your sunburn for windburn doesn’t mean you don’t need SPF. “UV damage can happen year-round,” says Dr. Chapas. “In fact, we are closer to the sun in the wintertime, and the sun can reflect off the snow, further ampli-fying its rays and causing sun damage. This makes it so important to incor-porate sun protection into your skincare routine, regardless of the season.” Areas like the lips where skin is thinner will need even more attention and protection, since they are so sensitive.

On those coldest days when you’re bundled in layers, remember your skin needs extra protec-tion and these simple tips will help your skin stay healthy during the cold weather season. To learn more about protecting your lips visit ChapStick on Facebook or Twitter. For more information on Dr. Chapas visit the Union Square Dermatology web-site.

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Can the power of positivethinking change your life?

(BPT) — A positive atti-tude is one of the most powerful assets you can have. Positive people find success, good health, happiness, wealth and rewarding relationships throughout their lives. This is not because they are already successful, or because they are more confident, it is simply the attitude. The law of attraction is that positive thoughts lead to positive results. Your thoughts are much more powerful than just electric signals between synapses. They have the ability to define you and affect those around you. However, it’s not easy to summon this way of thinking on com-mand. It may take years of patience and practice to change your overall men-tality.

Learn from the example of others. “Early leaders in the United States under-stood the true meaning of positive thinking,” says Stanley Murphy, depart-ment chair for the Gradu-ate School of Business and Management at Argosy University, Nashville. “It is one aspect of the root of their success. Philip D. Armour, F.W. Woolworth, Thomas A. Edison, Mar-shall Field, Andrew Carn-

egie, Napoleon Hill and a host of other movers and shakers who participated in shaping our country in the early 20th century all understood these two powerful words: positive thinking.”

It is true that the most successful peo-ple throughout history have all recognized the power of positive think-ing. Even Gandhi was a strong advocate of posi-tive thinking. He is report-ed to have said, “A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.”

So what are some prov-en methods to develop-ing mastery in positive thinking? Well for start-ers, believe that you can become a positive thinker. “Invest and commit your-

self to your own personal development,” suggests Murphy. “You must first believe in yourself. When you do, you will notice that others believe in you too. Examine how you are investing in yourself. Make note in your observation of yourself. See if your personal investments are constructive or destruc-tive. If they are destruc-tive, then try to eliminate them. If constructive, then perfect them.”

R. Brian Salinas, profes-sor at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area recommends interacting with people who are on the same journey, whether they are ahead or behind.

“People project who they are and you will too. You’ll start to pick up their traits and ways

of approaching things,” says Salinas. “Read books that talk about handling the lessons and challenges that come up in life and that mirror those you want to overcome in yours. In a few years, you’ll find that your story of triumph over adversity mirrors those you read about.”

Consider the physical aspects as well. Try to incorporate the practice of daily meditation (a mini-mum of 20 minutes a day) suggests Murphy. “Take care of your body and it will take care of you. Mod-erate exercise, balanced diet and adequate rest will keep you physically fit for your daily task.”

Also, try to be realis-tic. Everyone has down moments, and that’s alright. “Positive attitude is more than the sum of your feelings at any par-ticular moment. If a loved one passes away or you are facing a challenge that feels overwhelming at the moment, it doesn’t mean that you’re not a positive person,” adds Salinas. “Positive people have every right to feel sad. It’s even healthy to express those feelings from time-to-time. Just remember that those moments don’t define us.”

Have food allergies?Tips for dining out, cooking at home

(BPT) — An estimated 15 million people in the Unit-ed States, including one in 13 children, suffer from food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). A wide range of reactions to food allergens can provide a unique set of challenges when dining out and even cooking at home. How can someone with food aller-gies still enjoy foods safely at home and while away?

Culinary professionals from The Art Institutes system of schools provide tips for navigating menus and recipes.

Dining out“One of the most

important things for peo-ple with food allergies is to be vocal about those food allergies,” says chef Jenni-fer Brooks-Stadler of The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago. She says to make your allergies known, not only because of substitu-tions but also to ensure your meal hasn’t been pre-pared using cookware and utensils that have come in contact with the food you are allergic to.

“Ten or more yeas ago, the restaurant industry wasn’t very receptive to food allergies, intolerances

and menu item substitu-tions. Today, this is not the case,” says chef Andrew Dole of The Art Institute of Colorado. “The consumer is in the driver’s seat when it comes to ordering meal alterations.”

To make dining expe-riences easier, Dole rec-ommends looking up the menu or calling ahead to ask questions. Diners should also keep in mind that if they make special requests, they should allow for extra cooking time.

Dole also advises hav-ing a few go-to restau-rants where you can get a meal without a hassle. “This doesn’t mean that trying out new restaurants is out of the question, but at peak meal times or on busy nights of the week, it doesn’t hurt to go with what one knows,” he says.

In the kitchenBrooks-Stadler says

there are three ways to work around a food aller-gy: reduce, replace or elim-inate. “The home cook needs to know what they like and be willing to exper-iment a little,” she says. “There will be some fails.”

Eggs and nuts are two common food allergens but there are ways to work around them when cook-ing at home. “The egg is a

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A fresh look: Consider these ways to help manage major depressive disorder

(BPT) — Major depressive disor-der (MDD), also known as clinical depression, affects a large number of people. In fact, in the United States, it’s been estimated that more than 30 million people have suffered from MDD over a lifetime.

Symptoms of MDD include sad-dened mood, loss of interest or plea-sure, significant changes in weight or appetite, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, lack of energy, restlessness or slowed thinking or movements, feelings of worthlessness or exces-sive guilt, difficulty concentrating, or indecisiveness, and recurrent suicid-al thoughts or actions.

MDD is a complex and often chronic disorder that can be diffi-cult to diagnose and manage. If you have clinical depression, it may be extremely difficult to take action to help yourself, but as you recog-nize your depression symptoms and begin treatment, you can start to feel better. If you have been diagnosed with MDD, or know someone who has been, here are suggested steps that may help manage the disorder - from making healthy life choices with exercise and diet, to building a supportive environment, to seeing a professional for a diagnosis of MDD and to find an appropriate treatment approach that works for you.

Exercise and be active — Physical activity is a good means of improving overall health. You may see some improvement in your depression symptoms if you engage in aerobic exercise or resistance training. Speak with your physician to identify an exercise regimen that works for you and pledge to remain consistent in

your routine.Consider adjusting your diet —

Maintaining a balanced diet and eat-ing healthy foods also can contribute to overall wellbeing. Research has shown a correlation between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms, which is why it is important to main-tain a healthy diet. Talk to your healthcare provider about healthy food choices for you and look for opportunities to maintain a balanced diet.

Take small steps to build a posi-tive environment — It’s important to build a supportive environment when you’re living with symptoms of MDD. Remember, as depression responds to treatment, your thinking may become more positive. Overall depression symptoms may improve gradually, not immediately. Do not expect to suddenly “snap out of” your depression. Try to spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative. Try not to

isolate yourself, and let others help you. If you have a friend or relative experiencing MDD symptoms, talk to him or her, and listen carefully. Invite your loved one out for walks, outings, and other activities. Keep trying if he or she declines, but don’t push him or her to take on too much too soon.

Reach out for help and talk to a doctor about treatment options — If you have MDD or know of someone who may be living with the condi-tion, it is important to talk to a doctor about your treatment approach.

“MDD is treatable with proper med-ical care and there are effective pre-scription medications, like Brintellix (vortioxetine), available,” stated Dr. Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, clinical profes-sor, Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Medical School. “If you are experiencing symp-toms of MDD, talk with a doctor about steps you can take to help manage the condition and a treatment approach that works for you.”

very versatile ingredient that provides structure, binding and leavening,” says Dole. “Substituting for one or two eggs requires knowing what role the egg is playing in the recipe.” For more than two eggs, Dole recommends look-ing for a new recipe that doesn’t incorporate eggs.

Brooks-Stadler says you can substitute fruit and vegetable purees such as applesauce, pumpkin or squash for breads and baking. These purees can also be used when making homemade pasta.

For eggs being used as a binder, Dole suggests using a mashed banana, Xantham gum or another thick mashed or pureed fruit substitute. Apple-sauce works well to con-tribute moisture, and if the egg is the leavening ele-ment in a recipe, a small amount of baking powder

can be used.“A lot of people have

different levels of aller-gies to nuts. Maybe you can’t have almonds, but you can have peanuts,” says Brooks-Stadler. She recommends substituting seeds and seed butters for nuts and nut butters.

Dole adds that seeds are crunchy with a good fat content, making them a great nut substitute in salads, baking and for garnishes. To replace the healthy fats found in nuts, olives, olive oils, canola oils and avocados will do the trick.

“I’d tell anyone with a food allergy or intolerance to ask for what you want. Be up front, and don’t hide it. It isn’t worth the consequences,” says Dole. Brooks-Stadler agrees, “The best thing I would recommend to people is to be aware and hyper-vig-ilant. Listen to your body.”

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Which daily interactions help your child learn the most?

(BPT) — Picture this common scenario: you are standing in line at the grocery checkout and a baby seated in the cart in front of you makes eye contact. She looks at you inquisitively, leans her body back, and smiles. You smile back, wave, and say “hello.”

The baby babbles, delighted by your attention. She continues to interact. She points to a balloon at the checkout aisle. You say to her, “Look. The pink balloon has a flower on it.” She claps her hands in happy response. And then you smile and wave again.

This brief interaction with this child is not just a friendly exchange. It is much more. You are actually supporting the development of her brain circuitry.

Serve and return“This simple interaction is called serve

and return. It is this back-and-forth communication between children and responsive adults that builds a young child’s brain architecture,” says Dr. Elan-na S. Yalow, chief executive officer of KinderCare Early Learning Programs.

Dr. Yalow is a strong proponent for the importance of serve and return for all young children, starting with infants. “Serve and return is like a game of ten-nis between a young child and a caring, responsive adult,” says Yalow. A baby coos or cries, or a preschool child asks “Why?” The adult returns the child’s “serve” with interest, and the back and forth begins.

“Serve and return promotes learn-ing because these interactions actually help to develop the neural pathways in a child’s brain,” Yalow explains. Because 70 percent of all brain development occurs within the first three years of life, consis-tent use of serve and return is essential to establishing a strong foundation for success in school and later life.

Open-ended engagementSimply giving children directions does

not foster healthy brain development. Chil-dren need rich, meaningful exchanges to develop the brain connections that pave the way for continued learning and growth.

Asking children open-ended questions is an easy way to start serve and return. If a child draws a picture, parents and teach-ers should do more than compliment the picture. Asking the child “What is happen-ing in your picture?” or “Why did you draw that?” creates an opportunity for back and forth dialogue. Praise is important for young children, but serve and return is

essential to their development.

Serve and return and language development

Serve and return also plays an import-ant role in developing literacy skills. Here’s an example: a baby points to a ball and a parent or teacher says, “ball.” This helps the child make a connection between the word and the corresponding object. Through this process, early litera-cy skills form. And as children grow older and adults read to them, asking children to react to what is being read or to predict what might happen next in the story also helps develop new connections in the brain.

The absence ofserve and return

Without serve and return, the develop-ment of brain circuitry and learning can be impaired. And without meaningful interactions with responsive adults, even the youngest children show signs of dis-tress.

Adults who simply satisfy a child’s physical needs without providing serve and return interactions don’t adequate-ly support the healthy development of the child. Neural pathways that may be important to a child’s future may never be formed or will fade away through a process called “pruning.”

The foundation for all learningEnsuring that children engage with car-

ing adults who consistently engage in serve and return, beginning in infancy, builds the foundation for learning into adulthood.

“Serve and return is the fundamental difference between custodial care and high quality early childhood education,” says Yalow. “Vibrant serve and return should be the goal in every home and classroom, something that every parent and teacher should practice.”

Engaging with young children in inten-tional, meaningful ways not only helps them build relationships. It impacts their ability to develop language and cognitive skills. Serve and return is a crucial base on which all future development is built; it is the foundation for learning.

The next time you smile or wave at a baby in the market, remember how important serve and return is for that child’s development. Your interaction is helping that child’s brain in important ways.

between mental health and the strength of the immune system, which affects over-all physical well-being, according to Jim Wasner, dean for the American School of Professional Psy-chology at Argosy Univer-sity - Schaumburg. Wasner says that the strength and

resilience of everyone’s overall immune system, feeling depressed or over-ly anxious, often correlates with poorer physical health and vulnerability to illness-es. “Relax and schedule time for yourself,” he says. “Go easy on the alcohol and sugar. Catch up on your sleep.” Maintaining this overall balance will keep you physically and mentally healthy during

the holiday season.Allow yourself to enjoy

the celebrations, just main-tain the balance between health-conscious and indulgent decisions so the holidays don’t get the best of you.

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Larry B. Peterson (pictured) will accompany the crowd on the organ. Peterson has an extensive background in music. He is a recit-alist and a composer. Peterson describes the event as a “Norman Rockwell-type of event.”

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Illinois Valley Scene spoke with Amy Kreis-er’s second-grade class at Putnam County Primary School and asked the stu-dents what their favorite part of Christmas is. Here are their answers:

“Getting presents and spending time with my family.”

Enzo Holocker

“Opening the presents and eating with my whole family.”

Sadie Bailey

“Eating the cookies that my mom made.”

Lily Thompson

“The presents.”Vincent Cannone

“Playing in the snow.”Christopher Sipich Jr.

“Getting presents.”Preston Charles Faletti

“Going sledding.”Nathan Fuchs

“Santa because he gives us presents.”

Griffin Smith

“Spending time with my family and celebrating Jesus’ birthday.”

Jake Migliorini

“When I get to open my presents on Christmas morning.”

Brooklyn Brester

“Opening presents.”Lisa Myres

“Seeing my family and going to my Grandpa’s or going to Glen Ellyn, so I can see my great grand-parents.”

Brody Harp

“Opening presents.”Preston Shurts

“Opening presents and spending time with my family.”

Valeria Villagomez

“Spending time with family.”

Jaclyn Kierski

“Getting my presents and opening them.”

Jaden Siegmann

“Getting presents.”Alec DeGroot

“Opening presents.”Mason Brannon

“Opening presents and trying to look for Santa Claus.”

Samantha Hulet

“Spending time with my family.”

Reese Poole

“Playing in the snow and opening presents.”

Drew Carlson

“Spending time with my family.”

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What is your favorite part of Christmas?

IV Scene photo/Ken Schroeder Students from Amy Kreiser’s second-grade class at Putnam County Primary School share their favorites things about Christmas.

Jesse White urges student readers to enter Letters About Literature competitionSecretary of State and

State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in Grades 4-12 to enter the 2015 Let-ters About Literature con-test, a national reading and writing competition spon-sored by the Illinois Center

for the Book.Letters About Litera-

ture invites students to read a book of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their life or view of the world. Student

can enter on their own or through their schools, libraries or other youth organizations.

There are three levels of participation: Level I for Grades 4-6; Level II for Grades 7-8; and Level III

for Grades 9-12. One Illi-nois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. Teach-ers of the winning students will receive a $100 cash award to purchase materi-als for their school library.

Winners and teachers will be invited to an awards ceremony in Springfield.

The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15 for Levels I and II. Level III was Dec. 15. State win-ners will be announced in

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This WeekThe Perry Memorial

Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 19 in the medical office building lobby at Perry. For more information, contact Karen Russell at 815-876-2250.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will con-tinue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more infor-mation, call 815-875-2057.

The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at 225 E. Second St., Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20 which entitles them to a tasting of five wines and light snacks. The evening will include a jewelry fashion show and music by Tra-vis Hosette.

The Princeton Com-munity Band will present Solstice Serenade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium at Prince-ton High School. The guest conductor will be Brandon Stover, director of bands for Princeton Elementary Schools. The concert showcases hol-iday favorites and other selections to brighten up the shortest day of the year. Pieces include “An English Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa

Claus,” “White Christ-mas” and “Electricity (Race Around the Cir-cuit).” The Princeton Community Band, an all-volunteer group of area musicians from teens through retirees, invites the public to attend this concert of seasonal music free of charge. Donations are also welcome.

St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a babysitting clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room. Instruction will be offered on general safety, basic CPR and basic first aid. The fee is $20 and includes a breakfast. This program is for ages 12 and older. To register, call 815-664-1486.

St. Margaret’s Auxilia-ry will sponsor a South Bend Chocolate Co. sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the lower lobby. For more information, call 815-664-1130.

UpcomingThe Illinois Department

of Natural Resources and Starved Rock State Park present holiday storytell-ing with local storyteller Bill Myers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Starved Rock Visitor Cen-ter’s Kaskaskia Room. This program will last one hour and is sponsored by the Starved Rock Foun-dation.

The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will hold its community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Satur-day, Jan. 3 in parish hall.

Starved Rock Lodge will host a bridal expo from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. Couples can meet area wedding vendors. This is open to public and admission is free. For more information, call 815-220-7333 or visit www.starvedrock-lodge.com.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwich-es will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

The Bureau Valley Vol-unteer Hospice will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the multi-purpose meet-ing room on the fourth floor of the physicians building at Perry Memori-al Hospital.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwich-es will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

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Christmas Eve servicesSheffield

The Sheffield United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

PrincetonThe Princeton Presbyterian Church,

320 Park Ave. East, will hold its annual candlelight Christmas service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church will hold two Christmas Eve services. There will be a 7 p.m. traditional candlelight

worship service with Christmas carols and music by the St. Matthew’s choir, bell choir and brass ensemble. There will be a 10 p.m. informal service with cookies and hot chocolate. This service includes more favorite carols not includ-ed in the earlier service.

SeatonvilleThe Seatonville Congregational Church,

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PRINCETON — Thurs-day, Dec. 18, there will be a Candy Land-themed pajama party and story time for kids in the youth services department at the library from 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. The children will be playing a life-sized Candy Land game.

Monday, Dec. 22, patrons can drop off their holiday gifts by 6 p.m. to be wrapped by the Wrap and Roll library staff. For a donation, the gifts will be wrapped and ready to pick-up after the Holiday Monday Movie Night at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23, pre-school story hour will be held at 10:30 p.m. with a story followed by a craft. Children will be making a gingerbread craft to take home. Story times are held in the youth services department. All area preschoolers and their parents or guard-ians are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, the library will be closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.

SPRING VALLEY — The

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library will have the following holi-day hours: Dec. 23 the library will close at 5 p.m. Th library will also be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, the library will host a story-time at 5:30 p.m. with a craft and story related to New Year’s noisemakers.

TISKILWA — Monday, Dec. 22, the Tiskilwa Public Library will host a movie day from 2 to 4 p.m. “Dolphin Tale 2” will be shown. Children ages 8 and older may attend. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. A craft activ-ity will also take place during this time, and goodies will be provided.

Monday, Dec. 29, the library will host a story hour for all ages at 2 p.m.

The library has had several donations made recently, so stop in and check out the new books, DVDs and audios the library has acquired. Donations are always accepted in good usable condition.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library has resumed preschool story times. Programs are held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in the children’s depart-ment. Programs feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. Tuesday, Dec. 23 the theme will be Christmas.

Anyone interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815-894-3254.

Patrons who haven’t tried the library’s eBook programs yet, should stop in and speak with Amy.

The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also e-Read Illinois.

BUDA — The Mason Memorial Public Library will have holiday clos-ings as follows: Dec. 24 the library will close at 5 p.m. and will stay closed until Saturday, Dec. 27. The next week, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and remain closed until Sat-urday, Jan. 3.

OHIO — The Ohio Pub-lic Library continues to offer computer classes as part of the Eliminate the Digital Divide Grant program. If anyone is interested in computer training, stop in to the library to get signed up and into a class.

LAMOILLE — Start Christmas break off right with a free movie and popcorn at LaMoille-Clar-ion Public Library. The library will be showing the movie “It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie” on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Young children should be accompanied by an older

sibling or a parent.BUREAU — The Leep-

ertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thurs-day from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services.

Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as phone number).

PERU — The Peru Public Library is offer-ing basic instruction on using a computer, email or the Internet. During twice a month sessions, patrons can schedule times to learn computer basics.

“Since everyone learns at difference speeds, the library wants to pro-vide individual sessions allowing adults to learn at their own pace without pressure,” Charm Ruhn-ke, library director, said about the new program.

Tuesdays with Comput-ers is every first and third Tuesdays from January to April, between 10 and 11 a.m. Call to schedule a session; walk-ins wel-come as space allows.

PUTNAM COUNTY — The six Putnam County Public Libraries will host computer classes covering topics such as basic computer classes, Internet and email skills, downloading eBooks and more. Space is limited to five participants per class, and registration is required.

To register for a class or for more information, call your local branch library.

Upcoming classes will

teach Internet skills. Classes will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec.18 at the Standard Branch Library; at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at the Hennepin Library Headquarters and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Granville Branch Library.

MAGNOLIA – Magno-lia Branch Library will have homework hour on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or seek help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Join the library for sto-ries, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years of age.

After-school activities take place most Thurs-days from 4 to 5 p.m. for children in early ele-mentary school. Come to the Hennepin Library for stories and related crafts, activities and games.

The Hennepin Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Hen-nepin Library Headquar-ters. The group discuss-es a single title all partic-ipants have read together and selects a title for the following month.

GRANVILLE– Join the library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for chil-dren ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. The more, the

merrier – bring friends. Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

The Granville Favorites Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednes-day of every month. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles par-ticipants have read.

Join the library on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – Join the library at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the McNabb Branch Library for an evening of art and story as they explore the Christmas Story in art. From the Annunciation through the Flight into Egypt, the story of Christ’s birth will be told through paintings by Italian and Flemish masters of the Renaissance in a short film, “The Christmas Story in Art,” from the National Gallery of Art. Following the film, prints of the featured artworks will be on display, and refreshments will be served.

Every Saturday morn-ing at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library features youth program-ming for children in early elementary school. December will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experi-ments and awesome art projects.

Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Sat-urdays and are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old with adult par-ticipation. Enjoy stories, and make a small craft to take home.

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If you’re still waiting to bake your holi-day cookies, here are some to try to keep the whole family busy and having fun. No doubt there we be a lot of memories to be had.

Quadruple Chocolate Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup bittersweet chocolate morsels1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks1 cup white chocolate morsels1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in all chocolate and pecans. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of cookies look dry. Cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Store cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cutout Cookies

2 eggs1/2 cup canola oil1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup poppy seeds1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

In a large bowl, beat eggs and cano-la oil, gradually add cake mix and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon peel. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2

hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface roll each por-tion of dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with a floured 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Thumbprint Cookies3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup shortening1/4 cup soft margarine1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 egg, separate the egg yolk from the

white1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon saltFrosting or jam for filling

Mix shortening, margarine, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour and salt together. Roll in small balls. Beat the egg white. Dip balls in egg whites and then roll in the fine chopped pecans. Bake 5 minutes at 375°. Immediately press thumb gently in top of each cook-ie. Return to oven and continue baking about 8 minutes. When cookies are cool, place frosting or jam in center of cookie.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk40 miniature chocolate covered peanut

butter cups, unwrappedPreheat oven to 375°. Sift together flour,

salt and baking soda. Set aside. Cream together butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and milk. Add flour mixture, mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan. Bake

for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan. If dough is too soft to roll into balls, scoop with a mini ice cream scoop. Cool baking pan before making second batch of cookies.

Turtle Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie

No stick cooking spray5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate1/4 cup butter1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed

milk2 7.4-ounce packages Martha White

Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix1/2 cup chopped pecans48 foil wrapped chocolate covered

caramel candies, unwrappedHeat oven to 350°. Coat large bak-

ing sheet with cooking spray. Micro-wave chocolate and butter in uncovered large microwave-safe bowl on high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk. Stir in muffin mix until completely blended. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Dip bottoms into pecans. Place on baking sheet with nut side up 2 inches apart. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or just until cookies look slightly crackled and center are still soft. Immediately press a caramel candy into center of each cook-ie. Remove to wire rack. Swirl caramel candy gently with knife while candy is warm. Cool completely.

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Name: Lydia Warren.Hometown: Gran-

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Sports: Basket-ball and track. Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I’ve grown up with it.

Favorite food and where to get it: Pizza at Casey’s.

Likes: None.Dislikes: Storms and spiders.Person with the greatest influence

on my athletic career and why: My brothers because they always have advice for me.

Person with the greatest influence on my life and why: My mom because she raised me to work for everything.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Friends and family.

The last song I listed to was: “I Like to Move It.”

People would be surprised to know: I hate cold soda.

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Pray.The funniest person I’ve ever met

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Most unforgettable moment: None.What I would like to do in life: Be

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Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate:

Thursday, Dec. 18Boys Basketball: Junior high —

Marquette at PC, 5:30 p.m.Girls Basketball: High school —

Roanoke-Benson at PC, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 19Boys Basketball: High school — PC at

Peoria Christian, Roanoke-Benson at DePue, Kewanee at Hall, Ottawa at Princeton, Hiawatha at LaMoille-Ohio, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Midland and Marquette at PC, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20Wrestling: JV — PC at Wilmington

Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Varsity — PC at Metamora, Princeton at Stillman Valley Invite, 9 a.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Eureka vs. St. Bede, 9 a.m., Mendota vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 10:30 a.m., Seneca vs. Princeton, noon, St. Bede vs. Mendota, 3 p.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Eureka, 4:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Kewanee, 6 p.m. at Lady Bruins Classic.

Monday, Dec. 22Boys Basketball: Junior high — PC

at Henry, 6 p.m. High School — PC at Hall, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Hall at Henry, 6 p.m.; St. Bede vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 3:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Fieldcrest, 6:30 p.m. at Lady Bruins Classic.

Tuesday, Dec. 23Boys Basketball: High school — St.

Bede vs. Coal City, 9 a.m., Princeton vs. Seneca, 3:30 p.m. at Plano Christmas Classic.

Girls Basketball: High school — Lady Bruins Classic finals, 2 p.m.

Wrestling: PC, Erie at Rockridge, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24Boys Basketball: High school

— Princeton, Hall, St. Bede at Plano Christmas Classic.

Friday, Dec. 26Boys Basketball: High school —

Princeton, St. Bede at Plano Christmas Classic, BV at Erie Tournament.

Girls Basketball: High school — BV at Erie Tournament.

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Basketball

Running Rebels Basketball

OTTAWA — Registration is now open for the Running Reb-els third annual Winter Boys Basketball League which starts in January. There will also be three competitive tournaments (Jan. 3, March 7, March 27).

Rebels events are open to feeder teams, school teams and travel teams. Teams from Auro-ra, Bloomington, Davenport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSal-le-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princ-eton, Putnam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Running Rebels competitive events.

To register your team(s), visit http://www.runningrebelsbasket-ball.com/team-registration-form.html . Entry into one of our events will be confirm upon receipt of team entry fee. For more information, call Eric Rombach at 815-326-1527.

At the MetYouth basketball

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

Sports of all sportsPRINCETON — Eleni Leigh,

a former British soccer camp instructor, will teach children ages 3-8 on how to play a variety of sports at the Bureau County Metro Center. The class will be held March 3-12.

Swim lessonsPRINCETON — The Prince-

ton Park District will offer swim lessons for all ages and levels at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Weight trainingPRINCETON — Beginning

adult weight training is available at the Bureau County Metro Center. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Karate lessonsPRINCETON — The Princ-

eton Park District is offering karate lessons for all ages at the Bureau County Metro Center. Lessons will be taught on Mon-days and Thursdays. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Fitness classesPRINCETON — The Prince-

ton Park District hosts offers a variety of water and land fitness and spin classes. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more infor-mation.

Youth dodgeballPRINCETON — The Bureau

County Metro Center is hosting a youth dodge ball league for Grades 1-6 on Fridays from Jan. 23-Feb. 27. The fee is $15.

Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information for all park district programs.

Adult volleyballPRINCETON — A recreational

adult volleyball league will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center on Sundays starting Feb. 1. Fees are $50 per team.

Soccer leaguePRINCETON — The Bureau

County Metro Center hosts an indoor youth soccer league through Jan. 29.

Cheer campPRINCETON — An instruc-

tional cheer camp will be

taught by former and current cheerleaders, who will combine spirit and athleticism in a learn-ing environment. The camp will be held at he Bureau County Metro Center from Jan. 13-22.

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