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By Donna [email protected]

PRINCETON — The Princeton Fire Protec-tion District is looking at adjustments to its ambu-lance billing rates.

At this week’s meeting, Princeton City Manager Jeff Clawson presented the proposed changes as a first reading for consideration by the Princeton City Council.

The proposed increases would result in a charge of $375 for Basic Life Support

(BLS) non-emergency call and $450 for a BLS emer-gency call for residents of the Princeton Fire Protec-tion District and the com-munities with contracts for the Princeton service. For the Intermediate Life Sup-port (ILS) non-emergency call for a resident, the new fee would be $425 with a charge of $500 for ILS emer-gency call.

Charges for non-residents would remain at $450 for BLS non-emergency; be increased to $550 for BLS emergency; remain at $525 for ILS non-emergency; and increase to $625 for ILS emergency.

The proposed ambulance billing increases also include three new charges for non-residents. A non--transport refusal fee will be $150; a

vehicle charge per hour for a motor vehicle accident will be $125; and a manpower charge will be $35 per hour. Again, these new charges are for non-residents.

On Tuesday, Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Wool-ley said the proposed rate increases were suggested by looking at the industry’s standard in the area and the Interstate 80 corridor which

he received by the depart-ment’s billing company. Not all rates were increased.

The increases calculated to an average of just under 15 percent which averages out to 3.75 percent for each of the last four years, dating back to 2010 when the last rates were reviewed, Wool-ley said.

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Quadruple murder

sentence coming Monday

for Sheley

After four years, Princeton considers rate increase

Cherry, Sheffield to reduce

post office hours

How much for an ambulance ride?

By Donna [email protected]

CHERRY/SHEFFIELD — The U.S. Postal Service has completed its meetings in seven Bureau County com-munities and presented plans to reduce retail win-dow service hours in six of those post offices.

At last week’s communi-ty meeting in Cherry, U.S. Postal Service representa-tive Donna Sherwood said the Cherry Post Office cus-tomers will see a reduction of weekday open window hours from seven hours to four hours, Monday through Friday.

The likely retail hours for the Cherry Post Office would be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The total Satur-day window service hours would not be reduced and would likely be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sherwood said 228 sur-veys were mailed to Cherry customers with 98 surveys returned. Of those, 78 per-cent preferred a realign-ment of hours, with 6 percent choosing a deliv-ery option and 1 percent choosing a nearby post office option. Fifteen per-cent of the responding surveys indicated no selec-tion.

At last week’s meeting in Sheffield, Sherwood said Sheffield residents will see minimal change in their post office retail open win-dow hours with a reduc-tion from the current six and one-half hours to six hours of open window ser-vice.

By Christi WarrenShaw Media Service

MORRISON — Monday at 11 a.m. in Whiteside County Court, three-time convicted murderer Nicholas Sheley will face what is likely to be his final sentencing in the state of Illinois.

On May 29, a Rock Island County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder for killing Brock Branson, 29; his girl-friend, Kilynna Blake, 20; her son, Dayan, 2; and Kenneth Ulve, 25. All four were beaten to death with a hammer in their Rock Falls apartment in June 2008.

After Sheley is sen-tenced in Whiteside County, Forrest Wegge, the prosecuting attorney in Jefferson County, Mo., will begin the lengthy process of extraditing him.

Sheley could face the death penalty if convicted of murdering an Arkan-sas couple whose bod-ies were found behind a dumpster in Festus, Mo., after they had been beat-en to death.

Wegge said he has been following Sheley’s cases closely and met with some of the Illinois pros-ecuting attorneys last week about the matter.

He declined to say whether he will seek cap-ital punishment, a deci-sion he must make before the trial begins.

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Auction cAlendArAug. 9 – Ester Fischer, antiques, collectibles, col-

lector glassware, coins, automobile, firearms, modern furniture and miscellaneous, 9:30 a.m., Tri County Fairgrounds, (First Avenue), Mendota, Becker Auc-tion Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 9 – Robert VanderMersch, real estate and per-sonal property, 10 a.m., 205 W. Farnham, Sheffield, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 16 – Robert and Elsie Jackson estate, furni-ture, lawn mowers, buggies, car and Model A and T parts, pinball machine, toys, advertising, signs, primi-

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Sept. 2 – Ronald A. Parker and Judy B. Knudsen, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sheley, 35, killed Rus-sell Reed, 93, on June 23, 2008, in Sterling, then went to Rock Island, where he stole a pair of shorts, a work shirt and a truck before driving to Galesburg, all the while making phone calls in an attempt to find his then-wife, Holly Sheley.

Once in Galesburg, he murdered Ronald Ran-

dall, 65, dumped his body near a dumpster behind a Hy-Vee grocery store, and stole his truck. A Knox County jury found Sheley guilty of that murder in Septem-ber 2011; he has since appealed the conviction. Knox County State’s Attorney John Pepmeyer said it would be a long while before anything comes of the appeal.

After Sheley murdered Randall, he drove the

stolen truck back to Rock Falls, where he murdered Ulve, Blake and the Bransons in their apart-ment before going on a drive around the county with Holly Sheley.

During the May trial, she testified the passen-ger seat of the truck was so blood-soaked that it left the seat of her pants wet.

Sheley then left for St. Louis before heading farther south to Festus,

where prosecutors say he murdered Arkansas couple Tom and Jill Estes – the final two of his eight victims – at their hotel, leaving their bod-ies behind a gas station dumpster.

Authorities were alerted to their deaths when hotel staff saw the Esteses’ dog wandering around the parking lot, covered in blood.

Police arrived on the scene at 12:01 a.m. June

30. That was six minutes after the dog had been seen by hotel staff, and 31 minutes after the cou-ple left a nearby gradu-ation party – the reason they were in town in the first place.

When searching the area, police found a large amount of blood, earrings, and two pairs of glasses in the park-ing lot, along with a sec-ond wandering dog. The Esteses’ car, a 2006 red

Chevrolet Corvette, was found unlocked about 20 feet from the pool of blood.

Wegge has charged Sheley with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in their deaths.

Sheley’s Illinois attor-ney, Jeremy Karlin, of Galesburg was unavail-able for comment.

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Concerning the new refusal fee for non-res-idents, Woolley said if there is an accident and someone sees the acci-dent and calls it into the department, the person involved in the accident would be charged the refusal fee, if the person refused transfer.

The Princeton City Council will review the proposed ambulance bill-ing changes and have a second reading at its next meeting.

In other business at Monday’s meeting, Claw-son presented informa-tion on a proposed sump pump program which would hopefully reduce the infiltration and inflow of water into the city’s sanitary sewer system by removing sump pump discharges from the city’s sanitary sewer system.

Infiltration occurs when groundwater seeps into the sewer pipes through cracks, leaky joints and deteriorated manholes. Inflow occurs when water is directed from sump pumps and downspout drains into the sanitary sewer.

The sump pump inspection program will identify those sump pumps that are improp-erly connected to the sanitary sewer and will provide direction on how to remedy the problem.

Water entering the wastewater collection and treatment systems creates two main prob-

lems, Clawson said. First, the water consumes sys-tem capacity. An 8-inch sanitary sewer can handle sewage from up to 200 homes. But if only eight sump pumps discharge to this same sewer, it would become overload-ed. If the capacity is over-whelmed, the sewer can back-up into houses, and the system will eventually overflow from manholes causing flooding of raw sewage into the environ-ments.

The second main prob-lem is that clear water that reaches the treatment plant is treated unneces-sarily, which increases the cost of treatment and adds to the wear and tear of the equipment, reduc-ing its life span, Clawson said.

As proposed by the program, Princeton resi-dents would be asked to contact the city if they suspect their sump pump may be tied into the sani-tary sewer system. The city would schedule a home inspection of the sump pump system, at no cost to the resident. If the sump pump system is determined to be con-nected to the city system, the city will require the problem to be fixed, with the city matching one-half of the total cost of repair, up to a maximum of $500.

Clawson asked the council at Monday’s meeting to review the proposal for consider-ation.


Grubb: ‘If you make one dollar, don’t spend two’

By Goldie [email protected]

BUDA — If you ask Don Grubb of Buda to pinpoint his biggest farming accomplish-ment, he’ll quickly say, “surviving the ‘80s.”

“Those were some rough years there,” he said. “We had two droughts. We saw inter-est rates go from 8 per-cent to 18 percent. Land prices went from $4,000 an acre to less than $2,000. Those were just real challenging years.”

Despite the rough era, the Grubb farm and family pushed through and managed to enlarge their hog operation lit-tle-by-little. Ultimately, life on the Grubb farm turned out to be a great one.

Since the age of 10, Grubb knew he wanted to live the life of a farmer.

“I loved the farm and loved the animals, and by the age of 26, I was farm-ing full-time for myself,” he said.

In 1988, Grubb was awarded the Prairie Farmer Master Farmer title.

“They say if you’re doing what you like to do, you’re not really work-ing,” he said. “I guess I’m a lucky guy because I only really worked six years and six weeks of my whole life.”

During that short time, Grubb picked-up a night job working in a cheese factory to help support

the family while trying to get the farm going.

“That was work because I didn’t like it. Other than that, I’ve never worked a day in my life because I loved what I was doing.”

One of the biggest con-cerns Grubb holds today is the fact that more and more generations of peo-ple are clueless on how their food is grown or where it comes from. To him, if there was ever a national crisis, many peo-ple would be in trouble.

“In (farmers’) efforts to be good to people and help them in this country, we’ve made them help-less, and it’s just knowl-edge I got from my par-ents and grandparents that I think is very impor-tant for young people to learn,” he explained. “If hard times fell on us, peo-ple wouldn’t know how to take care of themselves.”

An ongoing trend Grubb is noticing more today, that could poten-tial save these genera-tions, is lifestyle or hobby farming.

More people today are

wanting to raise chickens and grow gardens in their backyards, which Grubb fully supports.

“You can raise chick-ens and buy eggs, but the important part of it is teaching future gen-erations how to raise, prepare and store food. I think that’s something every generation of peo-ple need to know,” he said.

If Grubb had the chance to relive his farm-ing career, there’s not a single doubt he would.

“The only thing I would do different is that I would enjoy life more by having better quality machin-ery. I farmed with some machinery that wasn’t that reliable, but it’s what I had and what I thought at the time I needed to do to survive,” he said.

One last bit of advice Grubb has for young farmers out there: “If you make one dollar, don’t spend two, spend 50 cents, and you can get along just fine.”


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After reviewing the Sheffield surveys, and taking into account the U.S. Postal Service oper-ational needs, the rec-ommended hours for the Sheffield Post Office would be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch time from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Saturday hours would not be reduced at Shef-field, and would stay at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also, access to the lobby to check mail boxes would not change.

Of the 653 surveys mailed to Sheffield resi-dents, 233 were returned. Of those, 91 percent pre-ferred a realignment of open window hours, with 5 percent favoring a deliv-ery option, and 2 percent favoring a village/busi-ness post office service option. The remaining 2 percent made no selec-tion of a preferred option.

As reported earlier in the Bureau County Republican, the U.S. Postal Service has imple-mented the POST Plan which affects 13,000 post offices in small towns nationwide. The plan looks at the number of transactions in each office and determines how much time is actual-ly needed to conduct that business. When open retail hours are reduced, the company also has a reduction in employee hours. The postal service expects to realize about $500 million in savings through the nationwide plan.

Other Bureau County communities impacted by the POST Plan have been Buda, Bureau, DePue, Seatonville and Wyanet. Only DePue did not see a reduction of retail hours, though DePue postal employ-ees would be reduced in their work hours.


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Princeton PoliceRetail theft

Lindsay R. Shaw, 27, of Princeton was charged with retail theft in Walmart at 4:14 p.m. Aug. 5.

AccidentA two-vehicle collision involving drivers

Gerardo Barajas, 21, of Princeton and a 17-year-old Princeton girl occurred in the 1000 block of North Main Street at 2 p.m. Aug. 5.

Bureau County SheriffDUI

Ruben Madrigal, 20, of DePue was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, zero tolerance, improper lane use and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 7:31 p.m. July 14 while traveling

on 2790 East Street, one-half mile west of the Princeton Road in DePue.

Deer accidentsRobert J. Howes, 48, of Walnut was trav-

eling at 5:24 a.m. July 17 on 1425 East Street, one-half mile north of 370 North Avenue, when his vehicle hit a deer.

Edward C. Bauer, 56. of Bradford was traveling at 2:31 a.m. July 18 on the Kent-ville Road, one-fourth mile west of 350 East Street, when his vehicle hit a deer.

Chrisalynn A. Reuter, 21, of Walnut was traveling at 11:52 p.m. July 22 on 2200 North Avenue, one-half mile east of 1500 East Street, when her vehicle hit a deer.

AccidentsThomas R. Chasteen, 64, of Ladd and

Troy J. Maggi, 41, of LaSalle were involved in a two-vehicle crash at 9:40 a.m. July 31 on 1600 North Avenue at the intersection

with Plank Road.Colin F. Mickow, 24, of Princeton was

involved in an accident after swerving to miss a deer at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 2 on 1995 East Street, at the intersection of 1250 North Avenue. He was ticketed with driving too fast for conditions and illegal transporta-tion or possession of alcohol.

Collin J. Slattery, 21, of Princeton was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 2 a.m. Aug. 1 on 2370 North Avenue, one-fourth mile east of 400 East Street. He was charged with driving too fast for conditions.

A 14-year-old Princeton boy and a 14-year-old Spring Valley boy were involved in a crash while driving ATVs at 4:04 p.m. July 30 on 3000 East Street.

Victor Aquilar, 27, of Ladd was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 3:55 p.m. July 22 on 2775 East Street, one-eighth mile

north of Route 29.Delwin W. Lamps, 94, of Arlington was

involved in a single-vehicle accident at 2:40 p.m. Aug. 5 on Route 89 in Cherry.

Michael G. Lindelof, 60, of Tampico lost control of his vehicle after the vehicle struck a dog in the road at 4:15 a.m. Aug. 4 on Route 92, 100 feet west of 700 East Street.

James C. Paschall, 26, of Sublette was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 9:54 a.m. Aug. 4 in Cherry. He was charged with failure to report an accident to police authorities and with driving with a sus-pended or revoked license.

Katie M. Donofrio, 33, of Princeton and Wanda L. DeLong, 52, of LaMoille were involved in an accident at 2 p.m. Aug. 4 on Route 89, at the intersection of 2500 North Avenue.

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Monica Borsch-DavisPRINCETON — Monica Faith Borsch-Davis, the

beloved daughter of Brittnay Davis and William Borsch of Princeton, left this world Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She was born Aug. 3, 2014, weighing 3 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 15 inches in length.

Surviving are two half sisters; her grandmothers, Kathleen Davis of Bureau and Rhonda Borsch of Princ-eton; many aunts and uncles, including Bryan Davis, DeShawn Davis, Victoria (Jeremy) Whitfield and Autumn Borsch; her great-grandparents, James Davis of Bureau and Janice Pyles of Lacon; and many cousins.

She was greeted in Heaven by her great-grandparents, Constance Davis, Eugene Pyles, and James and Faustine Borsch; and a special great-uncle, James R. Davis.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the United Methodist Church of Wyanet with Pastor Judy Giese officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the family.

The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Vernon DowlingPERU — Vernon F. Dowling, 91, of Peru, formerly

of Oak Brook and Sarasota, Fla., died Tues-day, Aug. 5, 2014, at Manor Court of Peru.

Born April 15, 1923, in Rock Hall, Md., to Frank and Claudia Smith Dowling, he married Evelyn Peterson Sept. 24, 1945, in LaGrange. She preceded him in death.

He was the CEO and chairman of the board of Mutual Trust Life Insurance in Oak Brook until retir-ing. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the European and African Theatres. He was a gradu-ate of the University of Chicago.

Surviving are two daughters, Diane Podolak of Peru and Dolly Hanson of Lakeville, Minn.; two grandchil-dren, Casey (Jennie) Hanson and Skylar Hanson; three great-grandchildren, Chandler, Riley and Liam Hanson; one sister, Amy Leaverton of Chestertown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews residing in Hawaii, Oregon, California, Illinois and Maryland.

He was also preceded in death by one brother.No local services are planned. Burial will be at

West Lake Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall, Md. The Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley is assisting the family.

Walter Lawniczak Jr.SPRING VALLEY — Walter C. Lawniczak Jr., 68, of

Spring Valley died Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at his residence.

Born June 8, 1946, to Walter and Anna Lawniczak Sr., he married Pamela “Suzy” Brittingham. She pre-ceded her in death.

He was a lifelong resident of Spring Valley. He had spent his entire working life in retail sales. He worked at Arlen’s, K-Mart and retired last year from Wal-Mart, ending his 22 years in their customer ser-vice department.

He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.

Surviving is a stepgranddaughter, Arron of Ottawa.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son,

Ervin “EJ”; and one stepson, Larry.A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

31, at the United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.Memorials to may be directed to the building fund

for the United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.

Patricia WoodPRINCETON — Patricia R. Wood, 88, of Princ-

eton passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

Arrangements are pending at the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

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Want a cookie?

I’m going to take a little time off next week. And, as usually happens right before a scheduled vacation, my mind drifts back to thoughts of just one place. That’s right, Interlo-chen, Michigan.

You see, Interlochen was my first trip that I had taken out of high school without my parents and other family members being involved. It was my first voyage away from home without any adult supervision.

“Why Interlochen, Michigan?” you may be asking yourself. Well, back in high school, I had a couple of buddies that I hung around with the majority of the time. We’ll call them Glenn and Dan. Dan was multi-talented in many areas of culture and the arts and had a par-ticular affinity to music. (He could play the theme song to “Hogan’s Heroes” on his trombone like nobody I’ve ever heard before or since.) With this interest in music, he managed to get a summer job working at a band camp located in Interlochen, while Glenn and I stayed home, baled hay and shov-eled manure.

Well, as a young man, you can only shovel so much before you start thinking that you need a break from it all. So Glenn and I decided that we would take a break from our busy lives and go visit Dan in the Wolverine State for a short weekend visit. We would get to see our friend and have a nice relaxing weekend away from the farm chores.

As we left the safety of our nice snug homes on that beautiful sunny Friday morning, both Glenn and I were filled with the youth-ful exuberance that the promise of world travel brings about. I imagine that we felt about the same way that Columbus or Magellan felt as they were about to leave port. Plus, Glenn’s mom made cookies! Chocolate chip cookies! Possibly with nuts!

Today, as I look up the directions to Interlochen on my computer, I see that it is listed as being 413 miles away, and one should expect

the trip to take somewhere in the area of six hours and 21 minutes. I can tell you that 30 years ago, it was much, much farther away and took a whole lot longer than that. Especially when our mode of tran-spiration was an early-1970s, red Volkswagen Beetle.

Volkswagen Beetles aren’t really constructed for traveling long dis-tances. What they lack in legroom, they more than make up for in engine noise. Additionally, these particular cars didn’t have the best radios, and Glenn’s was no differ-ent. To counter the lack of radio sig-nal reception, Glenn had amassed a large amount of audio cassette tapes for his and the passengers’ listening pleasure.

Evidently, when we were packing the car, and in our haste to make sure that we had room for the cook-ies, one of us (for argument’s sake, we’ll say it was Glenn) inadvertently set the brown, Naugahyde-covered case containing his massive cas-sette tape collection outside of the vehicle. It didn’t make it back in.

So all we had to listen to for the next 413 miles was the one tape that happened to be in the cassette player when we left the driveway. To this very day, whenever I hear anything off of the album “Get Lucky” by Canadian rock super-group “Loverboy,” I tend to get a little twitchy.

By the time we hit the Indiana state line, we both knew every song on that cassette frontwards and backwards. Halfway through Michigan, I couldn’t take it any longer. Just as we were coming to the rousing chorus in “Working for the Weekend” for literally the ump-teenth time, I glanced over at Glenn and noticed that he was getting ready to belt it out — again.

So to keep him from opening his mouth, I did all that I could think to do at the time … I offered him a cookie.

Now, anyone who knows me, knows that it is totally against my nature to offer a cookie to anyone. I like cookies. But this situation was dire, and it was all that I could think to do. As he sat there chewing on the delicious morsel, with the oh-so-sweet crumbs covering his T-shirt, I knew that this was only going to be a temporary fix. There were only so many cookies.

But a miracle occurred! Some-how, I made the cookies last the rest of the trip. It was similar to the whole loaves and fishes thing in the Bible. Arriving at the music camp to the strains of “Lucky Ones,” I said a silent prayer of thanks for the cook-ies holding out. As we pulled into the parking spot by Dan’s cabin, we had finally reached our destination. It was then that we heard a loud clunk. And it wasn’t Loverboy.

For some reason, at the exact farthest distance we were from our nice comfortable homes, the clutch cable on that trusty old VW broke. There we were, 12 hours, 3,247 miles from home, with a broken car, and no cookies.

To make what’s turning into a long story less long, we spent much of the next day tracking down parts in nearby Traverse City and install-ing them without any proper tools. Actually, Glenn did all the fixing while I continuously licked the cookie plate.

By the time it was fixed, we had developed a bad taste for Michi-gan in general and band camps in particular. We decided it was time for us to head back. So we waved at Dan, backed out of the parking lot and headed out for our 32-hour, 11,416 mile trip back home. I don’t think that the radio knob was ever turned on.

Next week, I’m not going much of anywhere, and I’ll be spending some time out at Glenn’s workshop, and we’ll undoubtedly talk about that trip and what we remember from it. In other words, we’ll be shoveling some more manure.

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6 Perspective


Summer dazeIt is these early days in August when I can’t help but

look backward down that old dusty road from yesteryear. When I think back, those first few days of August where mixed with excitement — the Bureau County Fair was just a few weeks away — and also some melancholy moments — after all, that first school bell would be ring-ing soon.

The days were terribly hot, though there was usually a slight breeze on the farm. We played hard, and back then, we didn’t mind the sweat. Our days were jam-packed with activities we cre-ated ourselves with little to no adult interfer-ence. We loved life, our farm, each other. It was as simple as that.

Oh sure, there was an occasional squabble, and every once in a while, somebody would end up crying (usually me), but by and large, we just got along with each other. Being farm kids meant our playmates were primarily our family members. It was impossible to stay angry at each other for very long — maybe five minutes was tops.

With money saved being counted daily for the upcom-ing fair and the inevitable bag of school supplies wait-ing obnoxiously in the corner of our bedrooms, we attempted to make our final days of summer vacation the best ever. And they were. Without spending a penny, we made memories, and we had the time of our young lives.

While the days were fast and furious, perhaps what I remember most, though, are the nights — those hot, humid and stuffy nights when the breeze had died, and the only thing stirring was the sound of crickets serenad-ing the night. We’d gather on the front porch like ants at a picnic — kids sprawled on the steps, adults in the lawn chairs.

The sweat had been washed away with a before-bed bath, and we wore our cool, cotton pajamas. My grand-mother donned a fresh, cotton housecoat, and Grandpa — he still wore his overalls just in case someone would stop by (they never did). Dinner dishes were washed and put away, and the hot, steamy kitchen was trying to cool down. TV? It wasn’t on. A box fan usually whirled in the window, attempting to evacuate the hot air from the house.

As the sun slipped over the horizon, our voices turned quiet — almost as if we didn’t want to disturb the night. Mostly the adults talked softly, and as children, we lis-tened without comment and ultimately learned a lot. The crops, the neighbors, distant family members, our animals ... there was no malice in those conversations, rather light-hearted chatting about this and that. Gossip didn’t disturb the night either — that’s not who we were.

As children, we were tired, and consequently, we weren’t very talkative. However, if we had something to say, our adults listened to us as if our comments were valid and important — whether they really were or not. We mattered, and we knew we did.

Eventually, the yawns and sleepy eyes would overtake us, and we’d climb up into an adult’s lap — our clean and clammy skin sticking to their skin. We lay our heads on their chests and continue to listen to their words — now less frequent as the night progressed, soothing their souls and quieting their thoughts. With heavy eyes, we’d struggle to stay awake, but eventually we were led inside, where cool, white sheets had been spread on the living room floor, since the upstairs was much too hot. We’d drift off to sleep with the sound of the box fan whirling, hushed voices coming through the screen door and the crickets still delivering their hidden messages.

It won’t be long before summer will turn into fall. Enjoy these August days, and if you can, try to find some peace among the chaos. Sit a spell on the porch, speak softly and let nature overcome you. I need to do the same. I think we’d be surprised to learn how much we need to chat, kick back and relax. It’s long overdue.

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Life&Arts Birth announcements — Meet the newest arrivals to the Bureau County area on Page 8. Announcements run each Saturday.

Yearbooks available — Princeton High School yearbooks will be available during registration. See Page 8.

Community NotesOverdose Memory WalkPERU — The third annual Overdose

Awareness and Memory Walk will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at Baker’s Lake in Peru. For more information, visit face-book.com/Overdose2014walk or email [email protected].

‘Laughter’ programPRINCETON — Bureau County Home

and Community Education will spon-sor Sandra Lutz from Pekin to present a program on “Laughter” at 3 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Becker Building, 850 E. Thompson St., Princeton. The program will be the September lesson for all HCE members. The public is invited to attend. For information, call 815-875-8409.

Blood drivePRINCETON — The First United

Methodist Church in Princeton will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4 in Fellowship Hall of the church, 316 S. Church St. For an appointment, call the Princeton office at 815-879-2231.

Open houseNEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold a community reception to say thank you to its retiring pastor, David Beebe. An open house will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 31 in the fellowship hall located at New Bedford.

Widmark portrays villain in 1980s comedy-mystery

PRINCETON – The next Widmark Wednesday movie features Princeton’s own Richard Widmark as the villain in a 1980s comedy-mystery. The film begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Princ-eton Public Library. Admission is free. In the 1982 film, Widmark’s character menaces characters played by screen comics Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner as they try to solve a murder while elud-ing peril during a cross-country chase. Widmark’s friend, Sidney Poitier, was the director. Widmark, a 1932 graduate of Princeton High School, acted in more than 70 movies from 1947 until 1991. Before the movie begins, Widmark T-shirts will be available for sale.

Back-to-School Night planned in Ohio

OHIO — Ohio Schools’ Back-to-School Night will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. This will be a time for students to drop off supplies, and for a meet and greet with teachers. A free meal of hot dog, chips and drink will be served at 5:15 p.m.

Lecture and trunk show set for Wednesday

PHS is fired up as ignite day approaches

PRINCETON — A lecture and trunk show will be given from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Prairie Arts Center by Wanda Stenzel, longtime Princeton resident, and Kate Hall, who grew up in Bureau County and recently returned “home” to live.

Stenzel has been making quilts since the early 1980s and is one of the found-ing members of Princeton’s Red Covered Bridge Quilt Guild. She has many years experience in teaching quilt classes and this will be your opportunity to see how her work has changed over the years, and where her inspirations come from for her award winning quilts.

Hall, who grew up in Manlius, has been

quilting since the late 1980s and made her first quilt while living in Leeds, Maine. She comes from a long line of sewers and quilters. Her great-grandmothers (both Bureau County residents) were quilters and she will show some of their quilts and tell how they influenced her life. She will then share some of her quilts and dem-onstrate how quilting has allowed her to express her feelings in an art form.

This lecture will lead attendees from the quilts of yesterday to what is happening in the world of quilting today, where inspi-rations come from for quilt designs, and how the quilt world has officially entered into the world of art.

PRINCETON — Princeton Township High School has implemented Ignition, an innovative transition program, for the incoming freshman in this 2014 to 2015 school year.

The program, brought by FOCUS Training, a leadership development company, will bring together new stu-dents, upperclassmen, faculty and staff. Princeton hopes that Ignition will help boost student achievement and involvement in school organizations. Gary Passmore and Renee Kozeal are sponsors of the program at Princeton High School.

Passmore feels very strongly about the positive influence the Ignition program provides for new students. “As a sponsor, I feel this is the best possible program that will help our freshmen be successful

from the very first day of their high school careers. They are involved in activities from day one, and they will have the continued support of their mentors to help them stay focused throughout the year,” he stated.

Princeton currently hosts about 525 stu-dents that are involved in about 10 differ-ent student organizations. Representing a variety of racial and economic back-grounds, Princeton students are future-minded with about sixty percent going on to post-secondary education.

PHS is looking forward to welcoming the incoming class on Tuesday. Through Igni-tion, students will participate in a unique orientation and mentorship experience.

For more information, contact Kozeal or Passmore at 815-875-3308 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

IVCC plans new student convocationOGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community

College will host its seventh annual new student convocation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium.

Incoming students are required to attend the convocation that is designed as a welcome and orientation to IVCC. After the ceremony, students will partici-pate in breakout sessions to discuss areas of concern, college expectations and sup-port opportunities.

“Convocation is designed to unite all

new students with IVCC faculty and to meet our President Jerry Corcoran. We look forward to welcoming everyone,” said Mark Grzybowski, interim associate vice president for student services.

After convocation, students are invited to a new student picnic in the courtyard. The free event will include activities, intramural games, prizes and a chance to meet faculty and staff.

For more information, call 815-224-0439.

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More entries received in baby contestPRINCETON — Three

more entries have been received in this year’s Princeton Junior Woman’s Club baby contest.

They are: Kinsleigh Prokes, 17 months, the daughter of Kristina and Michael Prokes of Princ-eton; Brielle Alexandra Faber, 1 year, the daughter of Derik and Tiffany Faber of Princeton; and Jaxson Hofmann, 10 months, the son of Vince Hofmann and Samantha Davies.

Entrants must be Bureau County residents under 24 months of age as of Sept. 13. Contest entries must

be emailed to [email protected] by Aug. 15.

To enter, email a snap-shot-size color photo-graph of the child to [email protected]. No professional photos will be accepted. The child’s name, sex, cur-rent age, birth date, and parents’ names, address-es, and home and work phone numbers must be included in the email.

Each photograph will have a corresponding canister in which to place votes. One dollar equals 100 votes. The winner will

be notified Sept. 12 and introduced during that evening’s Homestead Fes-tival awards ceremony and pork dinner/ice cream social.

Prizes will be given to the winners, as well as the first boy and girl runners-up. All winners and their parents will have a spot in the Homestead Festival parade.

The Princeton Junior Woman’s Club will donate all the proceeds from the contest back to the com-munity through various projects and organiza-tions.

Births AnnouncedVladika

Abby Griggs and Tim Vladika of Princ-eton are the parents of a son, Wyatt Anthony, born Aug. 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Patrick Griggs of Princ-eton. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Patty Vladika of Princeton. Great-grand-parents are Patricia Griggs of Galva, and Ed and Peggy Vladika of Princeton.

KingShawn and Caitlyn (Brandner) King

of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Arya Marie, born Aug. 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Val-ley. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl and Mike Fenwich of Peru, and Kevin and Susie Brandner of Lostant. Paternal grandparents are John and Kelly King of DePue, and Rachael and Brian Bennett of Hennepin.

BickettBrandon and Amanda (Peterson)

Bickett of Ladd are the parents of a son, Reed Steven, born Aug. 4 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Mason Thomas Bickett, 2. Maternal grand-parents are Steve Peterson and Linda Peterson of Ladd. Paternal grandfather is Tom Bickett of Spring Valley. Great-grandparents are Anna Jegglie of Ladd, Mary Jane Peterson of Spring Valley and Betty Bickett of Lacon.

PagoriaTony and Kendra (Cruz) Pagoria

of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Mae, born Aug. 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches in length. Mater-nal grandparents are David and Linda Cruz of Spring Valley. Paternal grand-parents are Sam and Cheryl Pagoria of Spring Valley. Great-grandparents are Iggy and Shirley Cruz of Spring Val-ley, and Jack and Marien Yepsen of Tiskilwa.

RoarkHaley Roark of Cherry is the parent of

a son born Aug. 1 at Illinois Valley Com-munity Hospital in Peru.

SlutzJeremy and Kristi (Manahan) Slutz

of Dover are the parents of a daughter born Aug. 2 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

MunozMiguel and Natalie (Stone) Munoz of

Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Aug. 3 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

WidmerRyan and Lauren (Osborn) Widmer of

Princeton are the parents of a son born Aug. 4 at Illinois Valley Community Hos-pital in Peru.

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Birth announcements run each Saturday in the Life & Arts section.

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so. Pictures taken during registration will be avail-able to view so students can choose which picture they want. Seniors are asked to dress nicely for these pictures.

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Tee times — Tee times for the 56th annual Illinois Women’s Golf Invitational on Sun-day can be seen on page 10.

St. Matthew’s beats UMC; to play Bunker for titleBy LyLe [email protected]

PRINCETON — St. Matthew’s avenged its earlier tournament loss to United Method-ist Church by defeating them 9-8 Thursday night. UMC had beaten St. Matthew’s 5-3 on Aug. 1.

St. Matthew’s scored first in Thursday’s game when Blake Whitson led off with a dou-ble and later scored on two sacrifice fly balls.

United Methodist scored four runs in the fourth inning on back-to-back doubles by Brandon Mall and Dylan Olson. Bret Lasson smashed a two-run triple, and he later scored on a fielder’s choice to give UMC a 4-1 lead.

St. Matthew’s came back in the fifth inning when Tim Forristall hit a two-run triple to make it 4-3. St. Matthew’s plated six runs in the sixth inning to take a 9-4 lead.

Methodist came back in the bottom of the sixth by scoring four runs after two outs to account for the final 9-8 score.

Brad Snethen was the winning pitcher for St. Matthew’s, while Rex Lasson took the loss.

With the win, St. Matthew’s advances to the championship game against Bunker Hill at 6 p.m. Saturday at Westside Park. If Bunker Hill wins the first game, the double-elimina-tion tournament is finished. If St. Matthew’s wins the first game Saturday, the teams will play again for the title.

Methodist was the defending league cham-pion, defeating St. Matthew’s a year ago. St. Matthew’s has won nine season titles out-right with two shares since 1980. Bunker Hill won tournament titles from 2005-2011.


Down the fairway

Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational past champions

1958 South Bluff June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1959 South Bluff June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1960 South Bluff June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1961 South Bluff Doris Vicini Pine Hills N/A1962 N/A June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1963 Mendota GC June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1964 Pine Hills June Anderson Mendota GC N/A1965 Pine Hills Mary Dagraedt South Bluff N/A1966 DaDeCo Doris Vicini Pine Hills N/A1967 Deer Park Judy Krafcky Pine Hills Pine Hills1968 Morris CC Wilma Tibbetts Mendota GC Pine Hills1969 Spring Creek Kay Hines DaDeCo Bureau Valley1970 N/A Estetelle Green Bureau Valley N/A1971 DaDeCo Kay Hines Pine Hills Deer Park1972 Deer Park Kay Hines Pine Hills Bureau Valley1973 Edgewood Kay Hines Pine Hills Bureau Valley1974 Lacon CC Jo Beth Camp Lacon Lacon1975 Mendota GC Kay Hines Pine Hills Mendota GC1976 N/A Louise Hill Edgebrook N/A1977 South Bluff Marianne Barnes Lacon CC Spring Creek1978 Spring Creek Marsha Leonard Twin Creek Spring Creek1979 Twin Creek Marsha Leonard Twin Creek Tall Oaks1980 DaDeCo Julie Baxter Tall Oaks Bureau Valley1981 Deer Park Sue Arbogast Twin Creek Tall Oaks1982 Edgewood Kathy Beck DaDeCo Tall Oaks1983 Hidden Lake Julie Baxter Tall Oaks Hidden Lake1984 Tall Oaks Kathy Beck Deer Park Tall Oaks1985 Bureau Valley Judy Kalkwarf Tall Oaks Tall Oaks

1986 Lacon CC Judy Kalkwarf Tall Oaks Hidden Lake1987 Mendota GC June Anderson Mendota GC Mendota GC1988 Morris CC Jeri Dolezal Mendota GC Morris CC1989 Spring Creek Judy Kalkwarf Tall Oaks Tall Oaks1990 Tall Oaks Deb Seggerman Tall Oaks Tall Oaks1991 Twin Creek Judy Kalkwarf Tall Oaks Tall Oaks1992 Bureau Valley Julie Orrison Lacon CC Bureau Valley1994 Deer Park Kristy Pytel Deer Park Deer Park1995 Lacon CC Gina Steele Spring Creek Edgewood1996 Edgewood Janet Nave Lacon CC Edgewood1997 Spring Creek Roberta Benevento Green River Spring Creek1998 Hidden Lake Roberta Benevento Green River Spring Creek1999 Tall Oaks Judy Kalkwarf Tall Oaks Tall Oaks2000 Bureau Valley Roberta Benevento Green River Green River2001 Deer Park Penny Derick Spring Creek Tall Oaks2002 Edgewood Penny Derick Edgewood Edgewood2003 Lacon CC Carrie Riordan Spring Creek Edgewood2004 Oak Ridge Carol Balconi Edgewood Edgewood2005 Spring Creek Carrie Riordan Spring Creek Edgewood2006 Deer Park Carol Balconi Edgewood Edgewood2007 Edgewood Carrie Riordan Spring Creek Edgewood2008 Green River Carrie Riordan Deer Park Edgewood2009 Hunter’s Ridge Carrie Riordan Deer Park Hunter’s Ridge2010 Oak Ridge Cheri Russell Morris Spring Creek2011 Spring Creek Carrie Riordan Deer Park Oak Ridge2012 Deer Park Katie Farrell Hunter’s Ridge Oak Ridge2013 Edgewood Carol Balconi Edgewood Edgewood

WALNUT — Green River Country Club in Wal-nut will play host to the 56th annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational on Sunday. For additional information contact Karen Anderson at 815-376-2913.

• Tiger Classic: The Tiger Golf Classic, sponsored by the Princeton High School

Booster Club, will be held Aug. 16 at Chapel Hill Golf Course. Contact Mike Tay-lor at 815-878-3833 to sign up.

• SVWC golf outing: The Spring Valley Walleye Club four-man golf scramble will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Spring Creek Golf Course. Entry fee is

$75 per golfer, including cart, drinks and walleye lunch. Forms are available at Spring Creek or at www.spring-valley-walleye.org. All proceeds will benefit the Illinois River Sauger stocking program.

• Solorio Memorial Out-ing: The Frank Solorio Memorial Golf Outing will

be held Aug. 23 at Spring Creek Golf Course. Cost is $75 per golfer for the 2-person scramble, 4-per-son team. Registration will start 8 a.m. registration with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Checks may be sent to the DePue Men’s Club at P.O. Box 707, DePue, Ill. 61322.

Pay it forward golf out-

ing: David Bernabei’s 40th celebration of life pay it forward golf outing is set for Saturday, Aug. 30 at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Payment of $45 per player is due by Aug. 20. Proceeds will benefit Cops For Can-cer, 10/33 Ambulance and

Dalzell Fire Department. Call Wendy Raef at 815-894-9236 for more infor-mation.

• Hole-in-one: Howard Raef of Cherry had a hole-in-one on July 31 at Spring Creek Golf Course. He shot a six iron on the 143-yard 18th hole. It was witnessed by A.J. Detmers of Ladd.

Green River hosting 56th annual IWGI

Year Location Individual Team Low Champ Champ Gross

Year Location Individual Team Low Champ Champ Gross

Note: Some records were destroyed by fire in 1983. _ compiled by Kevin Hieronymus

BCR photos/Mike VaughnAbove, United Methodist Church’s third baseman Jerry Lanham uses the dugout roof to make a catch during Thursday night’s game won by St. Matthew’s and Chris Waca (right) by a 9-8 final score. St. Matthew’s will now play Bunker Hill Saturday night for the championship.

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Recreational golfWyaton Hills Wednesday Men’s LeagueStandings

LaPorte Mowing 2.5-5Hillview 2-5Edward Jones 2-1Michlig Energy 1.5-1.5Princeton Redi Mix 1-2Wyaton Hills 0-3

Flag eventsAllan Kerber long putt #7John Eden closest to the pin #7

Outstanding shotsCarl Prokes birdie #2, Max Jr. birdie on

#2, Denny Miller birdie #3, Greg Stocking birdie #4, Bob Carlson birdie #2, Allan Kerber birdie #9Low gross

Denny Miller and Ron Cordum 37Low net

Ron Cordum and Jeff Stocking 30Wyaton Hills Ladies Thursday LeagueStandings

Ranchitos Senoritas 3-0McCall Chiropractic 2-1Flour House 2-1Wyaton Hills 1-2Bay Electric 1-2White Way 0-3Flag Events Anna Flaig long putt #2,

Judy Farley Long putt #9Low gross

Carol Towne 46

Low netKaty Olds 33

Spring Creek Ladies LeagueJuly 23

Play of the Day: Low GrossClass A: 1: H. Koppens/M. SchmidtClass B: 1: B. Mertes, E. Jacons, S.

OlszewskiClass C: 1 L. Potthoff. 2 J. Wis

Regular PlayClass A: Low Gross: Koppens/Schmidt.

Low Net: Schmidt. Low Putts: K. PotthoffClass B: Low Gross: Mertes/Olszewski/

Jacobs. Low Net: Olszewski/T.Wiesbrock. Low Putts: Mertes/Jacobs/Wiesbrock.

Class C: Low Gross: L. Potthoff. Low Net: L. Potthoff. Low Putts: D. Seremak.

Birds: Yuvan #9, Schmidt #6, J. Scheri #5.Wyaton Hills Wednesday Men’s League

Edward Jones 3-1Laporte Mowing 2.5-1-5Michlig Energy 2.5-1.5Hillview 2-2Princeton Redi Mix 2-2Wyaton Hills 0-4

Outstanding hits birdiesTodd Chastain #7Greg Stocking #2, 3, 4Scott Underwood, birdie on #6Ron Cordum #6, 7, 9Eagle on #4 Troy TorriLow gross Ron Cordum 35Low net Scott Stoller 27

Wyaton Hills Ladies Thursday

LeagueRanchitos Senoritas 3-1McCall Chiropractic 3-1Four House 2-2Wyaton Hills 2-2White Way 0-4

Flag eventsMichelle Coble long putt on 31Nancy Bland closest 2nd shot on # 6low gross Michelle Coble 42low net Marcia Burress 26

Hidden Lake Ladies LeagueAug. 6, guest dayFront SideA Flight: 1. Indian Hills: Bonnie Skaggs, Jan Martin, Joyce Goodrich, Jill Nielsen. 2. Hidden Lake: Ruth Hix, Sara Sierens, Sandy (Mark) Crosby, Marcia Hix (9 card back)B Flight: 1. Hidden Lake: Carlene Hebel, Virginia Moore, Peggy Maes, Pat Corwin. 2. Baker Park: Diana Lewis, Linda Jacobs, Jeannette Gerleman, Sherry MoonC Flight: 1. Hidden Lake: Dorine Motley, Deb Bowen, Mae Britt, Vickie Hoogerwerf (card back). 2. Hidden Lake: Karen MacNaughten, Maggie Mangold, Cherri Smith, Judy Ferris.Back SideA Flight

1. Hidden Lake: Karen Taylor, Patsy DeFauw, Luanne Coppejans, Sandy (John) Crosby (card back). 2. Prophet Hills: Shelly Felske, Karen Wiersema, Kris Zschiersche, Corrie Kelly.B Flight

1. Hidden Lake: Kathy Lanham, Marlene

Huseman, Sally Riley, Shirley Lewis. 2. Baker Park: Carol Blake, Sue Heberer, Cathy Maquire, Nancy EricsonC Flight

1. Maple Bluff: Donna Gradert, Jan VanKerrebroeck, Barb Specht, Connie Driessens. 2. Chapel Hill: Kathy Johnson, Joan Shea, Becky May, Irene SpauldingRaffles

Golf bag and accessories donated by The Barn: Deb Bowen. Girl golf statue: Nancy Ericson. Cooler with goodies - cooler donated by Peoples National Bank - Judy Leamy. 50/50 was won by Peggy Maes.

Third round of club championship will be Aug. 13 and final round will be Aug. 20.

SoftballPrinceton Fastpitch Church LeagueTournament at Westside Park

July 28: Methodist 16, Bible 4. Bureau Township def. St. Louis.

July 29: Bible 12, St. Louis 10 (12 innings). Bunker Hill 13, People Church 9.

Aug. 1: Methodist 5, St. Matthew’s 3. Bunker Hill 10, Bureau Township 7.

Aug. 2: St. Matthew’s 24, People Church 2 (three innings). Bureau Township 12, Princeton Bible Church 6.

Tuesday: St. Matthew’s 18, Bureau Township 3 (five innings). Bunker Hill 7, UMC 6.

Thursday: St. Matthew’s 9, UMC 8.Saturday: Title - Bunker Hill vs. St.

Matthew’s, 6 p.m. If necessary, 7:30 p.m.

Scoreboard

SBA student-athlete/parent meetingPERU — St. Bede Academy athletics will hold its manda-

tory student-athlete/parent informational meeting for sports on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the gymnasium and will include individual sport rules meetings following the general information session. Student-athletes and parents need to be in attendance to receive forms and information for the upcoming sport sea-sons. Even if your child is not participating in a fall sport but will participate in another season, the meeting will be an opportunity to gather information for the 2014-15 school year.

Pay it Forward golf outingSPRING VALLEY — David Bernabei’s 40th celebration

of life Pay it Forward golf outing is set for Saturday, Aug. 30 at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Payment of $45 per player is due by Aug. 20. Proceeds will benefit Cops For Cancer, 10/33 Ambulance and Dalzell Fire Department. Call Wendy Raef at 815-894-9236 for more information.

Chillicothe Blue Devils plan tryoutsCHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Blue Devils will be a

hosting 18U tryouts. The Blue Devils are the 2014 NSA A Division Illinois state champions. There are many return-ing players, and the team is looking for a few quality play-ers. Interested players should be willing to play in a very competitive environment and want to have some fun while playing. The Blue Devils have placed many girls in college and are driven to help each young lady reach their potential. Tryouts will be at Shore Acres Park, 100 Park Boulevard, Chillicothe at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10.

PHS parent/athlete meetingPRINCETON — The Princeton High School Athletic

Department will hold its annual Parent/Athlete Meeting on Monday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. All parents and athletes are encouraged to attend. Parents/students are reminded to register online for sports/activ-ities this year. This includes all sports, cheerleading, pom pons, scholastic bowl, band, choral, drama/musi-cal, and student council members. Necessary forms will be approved through online registration at https://il.8to18.com/PrincetonHS.

Sports ShortsIllinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational releases tee timesWALNUT — Tee times

have been released for the 56th annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational held at Green River Coun-try Club in Walnut.

C flight tee times are Lana Atkinson (Oak Ridge), Barb Stank (Spring Creek) and Kathy Farrell (Chapel Hill) at 9 a.m.; Karen Habben (OR), Paula Lough (CH) and Brenda Liggett (Green River) at

9:10 a.m.; Trina Creedon (OR) Jan Booker and Teri Mertens (CH) at 9:20 a.m.; and Nancy Bland (Wyaton Hills), Nikki Frankenredier (OR), Jan Martin (OR) and Clare Suarez (CH) at 9:30 a.m.

B Flight tee times are Jill Strell (OR), Linda Win-kelman (CH) and Cheryl Weistart (SC) at 9:40 a.m.; Bonnie Marusich (SC), Linda Molln (GR),

and Nancy Pierson (WH) at 9:50 a.m.; and Bon-nie Skaggs (Indian Hills), Karen May (OR), Connie Banks (SC) and Rosie Wal-lace (GR) at 10 a.m.

A Flight tee times are Kathy Lanham (CH), Kathy Potthoff (SC), Mary Scheri (SC) and Deb Maritz (WH) at 10:10 a.m. and Carol Towne (WH), Michelle Schmidt (SC), Nancy DeBord (CH) and Michelle

Rowley (WH) at 10:20 a.m.Championship flight

tee times are Laura May (OR), Karen Anderson (GR), Hilda Koppens (SC) and Sophia Suarez (CH) at 10:40 a.m.; Terry Fol-mar (OR), Angie Carl (GR), Lorri Kierski (SC) and Syd-ney Eustice (SC) at 10:50 a.m. and Alica Yuvan (SC), Tammy Howlett (GR) and Kirsten McLendon (OR) at 11 a.m.

530 Park Ave. East • Princeton, IL815-875-2811

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Princeton Family Physicians Transitions to…

Beginning August 25th Dr. Robert Mestan,Dr. Arnold Faber & Trudy Argubright, Nurse Practitioner,

will be joining Perry Memorial Hospital.

We look forward to this transitionas we embark on thisnew journey!

“Perry MemorialFamily HealthClinic”

The new Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic will be located in the same location, have the same phone number, and all patient medical records will remain with the clinic. Patients will continue to see friendly and familiar faces of office and clinical staff that will also be joining Perry Memorial.

This new clinic will:• Enable us to grow and recruit additional providers to ensure the

long term stability of the clinic.• Provide our patients access to primary care with current and

expanded services.• Continue to provide the compassionate and quality healthcare

services which has been the Hospital’s Mission since 1920.

Nurses Check blood pressure, pulse and weight

Durable Medical Equipment Staff Answer any questions about medical equipment, oxygen

Social Services Provide resources that are available in the community (home health, etc.)

Pharmacists Discuss and answer any questions about medications

Cardiac Rehab Staff Provide information - Staff available per request

Dietitians Provide education about dietary changes and weight management

Managed Care Answer any questions about insurance/medicare plans

Do you or someone you care for have heart related issues?

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month to learn the skills that help manage heart related issues and improve quality of life. We have a team of staff members from various departments at the hospital who will be on hand to answer questions.

Family members are also encouraged to attend and bring their questions. Stay for the entire hour or just stop in during the scheduled time.

FREE Informational Meeting

Tue., August 12th 3 - 4pmSt. Margaret’s Hospital, 1st Floor Presentation Room

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PRINCETON 801 NorthPleasant Street. Friday,August 8th, 8am-4pm andSaturday, August 9th,8am - noonName brand teen clothes,housewares, books,queen comforter, shoes,some furniture

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- )KIM A. BUTLER A/K/A KIM BUTLER, et al ) Defendant )

11 CH 00084 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 104 HUBBARD COURT, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-179-012; 05-24-179-013. 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 to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre-sentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-04066. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-04066 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 11 CH 00084 TJSC#: 34-10331 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.I617863Published in the Bureau County Republican July 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2014.


BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION )A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- )CON HUGHES A/K/A CON M. HUGHES, )et al ) Defendant


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 5, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 209 W. CHURCH STREET, OHIO, IL 61349 Property Index No. 04-09-336-006. The real estate is improved with a single family resi-dence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale pay-able to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi-tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject prop-erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spe-cial assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre-sentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-13599. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-13599 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00064 TJSC#: 34-13421 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.I621489Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

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open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the Ronald E. Wolf residence, in Township 18 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, which is within the boundar-ies of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote. Dated this 28th day of July, 2014, at Princeton, Illinois.

MARY C. DREMANNCircuit Clerk of Bureau

County, IllinoisEx Officio Clerk of said

Drainage DistrictPublished in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 2 and 9, 2014.

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHINGPREVAILING WAGES FOR THE VILLAGE

OF BUDA On June 23, 2014, the Village of Buda adopted Ordinance No. 2014-6-23, entitled “Ordinance Establishing Prevailing Wages” which adopted as the prevailing wage for the Village of Buda the prevailing wage for construction work in Bureau County as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June, 2014. Copies of said prevailing wages are available in the office of the Clerk of the Village of Buda.

Village ClerkBuda, Illinois 61345

Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISIN THE MATTER OF ) MANLIUS DRAINAGE)DISTRICT NO. 5 )

NO. 73-MC-12DRAINAGE

ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate

the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the Manlius Township Building in the Village of Manlius, Bureau County, Illinois,

which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years.

Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote. Dated this 28th day of July, 2014, at Princeton, Illinois.

MARY C. DREMANNCircuit Clerk of

Bureau County, IllinoisEx Officio Clerk of said




ILLINOISIN THE MATTER OF ) UNION SPECIAL )DRAINAGE DISTRICT)


ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an elec-tion will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall deter-mine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the vot-ers. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the Fairfield Township Building, Yorktown, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote. Dated this 28th day of July, 2014, at Princeton, Illinois.






ILLINOISIN THE MATTER )OF GREEN RIVER ) SPECIAL DRAINAGE )DISTRICT OF ) BUREAU AND )WHITESIDE )COUNTIES )

NO. 73-MC-7DRAINAGE

ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall

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PRINCETON efficiency forrent. 1 room, bath,kitchen, $325 + electric.Deposit. No smoking.Call 815-872-0507

PRINCETON Nice, 1 bed-room, upstairs apartment.Stove, frig, central air.Utilities paid. Some smallpets possible. $550. Addi-tional rooms available,bottom floor. Off streetparking. Excellent loca-tion. Lots of storage. De-posit & Lease.

Call 870-405-1968or 805-868-9752

PRINCETON Very nice 2Bedroom, 1 bath with cen-tral air. Excellent location.First floor with front doorparking. Refrigerator,stove, washer and dryer,water, sewer and garbagepickup included. Somesmall pets possible. $625per month. 1st month anddeposit with lease. Please call 870-405-1968

or 805-868-9752

HARMON/WALNUT 3 to 4bedroom, 2 story, garage.No smoking. No pets.$400 per month. Deposit& references. Washer &dryer hook-up.

Kenneth Bryant;Broker, 815-631-1137

SHEFFIELD 3 bedroom,$675/month + utilities, de-posit. Call: 309-883-9753or 309-883-5339

TISKILWA House forRent. Remodeled, 4 bed-room, 2 bath, washer,dryer, refrigerator, stove,utility on main floor. Endof street, edge of town.Allow pets, no smoking.$650/month + $650 de-posit + $100 water de-posit. Call 815-875-2099Very nice home

PRINCETON 2 bedroom,upstairs on Main Street.Central air. $550 permonth. Broker owned.Call 815-878-3800

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

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RURAL PRINCETON3 bedroom home for rent.

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COUNTRY LIVING NORTHLADD, DIMMICK SCHOOL$279,000, REDUCED$50,000 below recent ap-praisal value. 1884 SF Ru-ral estate, 3 bedroom, 2.5bath, Class III Road,panoramic views. Dim-mick School, New HallHigh 2015. Large mainfloor laundry, Quartzcountertops. Custom solidoak cabinets and built-inhutch. Six-panel 36" solidoak doors. Large closetsand pantry. Master bathwith whirlpool tub, 5'walk-in shower. 840 SFattached, insulated, heat-ed 2 car garage. 12'x18'storage area in garage.Full walk-out basementwith 9' ceiling. 30'x30'concrete pad from walk-out. 14'x16' deck fromfamily room. 27'x8' cov-ered front porch and 20'x20' extending concretepad. 10" concrete wallswith brick ledge. 50 yearshingles. Hard surface400' drive. Fully auto50kw diesel generator inown building serviceshouse and shop. Insulatedheated 36'x48' shop with-18'x12' OH, concretefloor. Home and shophave separate 200 ampelectric services. Naturalgas, Private well & septic.Outside security system.Agent owned. FSBO.comListing ID 23949298, MLSID 08691520.

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BUREAU 1 bedroomapartment, upstairs. Ap-pliances included. Small,quiet building. $350/month + $350 deposit. Nopets. Call Matt, 815-878-3084

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768 • Homes For Sale

856 • Apartment Rentals

856 • Apartment Rentals

858 • Homes for Rent

859 • Condo/DuplexRent

PRINCETON 1 bedroom,fully furnished; $375 permonth, no smoking, nopets. References Re-quired. Agent Owned.815-872-0080

****************PUBLISHER'S NOTICE

All real estate advertis-ing in this newspaper issubject to the FairHousing Act whichmakes it illegal to ad-vertise “any preference,limitation or discrimina-tion based on race, col-or, religion, sex, handi-cap, familial status ornational origin, or an in-tention, to make anysuch preference, limita-tion or discrimination.”Familial status includeschildren under the ageof 18 living with par-ents or legal custodi-ans, pregnant womenand people securingcustody of children un-der 18.This newspaper will notknowingly accept anyadvertising for real es-tate which is in viola-tion of the law. Ourreaders are hereby in-formed that alldwellings advertised inthis newspaper areavailable on an equalopportunity basis.To complain of discrim-ination call, HUD toll-free at 800 669-9777.The toll-free telephonenumber for the hearingimpaired is 800 927-9275

PRINCETON 206 SouthFirst. 3 bedroom. Recentlyremodeled. $600. No pets.No smoking.

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PRINCETON 2 bedroomRanch style, full base-ment, attached garage,central air. $675/month.Call 815-875-1923

PRINCETON 2, 3 & 4 bed-room homes for rent.Available immediately. Nopets. Call 815-303-2665

PRINCETON new luxury 2bedroom apartment.Garage & appliances in-cluded. $795/month +utilities lease & depositrequired. No pets. Nosmoking. Must See!

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

PRINCETON 1 bedroom.Appliances. Water fur-nished. Excellent location.Garage. Deck. Lease. De-posit. No pets. $450.

Call 815-894-2163

PRINCETON upper, 1 bed-room, efficiency apart-ment. Utilities included.$425/month. Deposit re-quired. Call Robin @ 815-872-3456

PRINCETON 441 EastMarion. 2 bedroom. $560.Heat, water, garbage.Laundry. Covered parking.No pets. Available August1st. Call 309-288-3008

PRINCETON small, 1 bed-room apartment. Waterfurnished. Appliances fur-nished. Coin operatedwasher/dryer. No pets. Nosmoking. $325 a month +deposit & one year lease.Call 815-879-0005/ 815-878-3020, ask for Todd

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Reservations are required, deadline is September 5, 2014 email [email protected] or call 800-243-2060

FOR SALE BY OWNERTWO BUILDINGS, GOOD INCOME PROPERTY.

Front Building: a 2 story facing Main Street, across from KFC, on corner lot, nice spacious 1 bedroom apartment upstairs with lots of storage space & newer appliances. Bottom floor has 3 office spaces with separate access, zoned commercial with large sign up front for advertising.Second Building: Closely adjoining, facing Railroad Avenue: newer building with partial brick front, with 2 very nice 2 bedroom apartments with newer appliances, including washers & dryers. Newer HVAC. Property has ample off street, paved, up close parking. Live there, have a business, or just rent out. This is a good property. Turn key operation. Would like to keep property, but health & age not in our favor. 1203 North Main, Princeton, IL. Very reasonably priced. $125,000 or best offer.

Call 870-405-1968 or 805-868-9752, If no answer, please leave message with phone number

$85,0002 Bedroom Ranch House. 2 car garage,

fireplace, new kitchen and new roof

505 N. Galena St., Tiskilwa

Call 941-350-4299 for more information.

HOUSE FOR SALE

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the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claim-ant to the representa-tive and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Todd Borsch, Independent

Administrator of theEstate of Julie Borsch,

deceasedHolly M. HarrisMay, May, Angel & Harris708 S. Pleasant StreetPrinceton, IL 61356Phone: 815-875-3808Fax: 815-872-0199Email:[email protected] in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2014.



ILLINOISIn Re the Marriage of MARIA de los ANGELES GUZMAN, Petitioner, and JOSE GUZMAN, Respondent.

No. 2014-D-33NOTICE BY

PUBLICATION The requisite affida-vit for publication hav-ing been filed, Notice is hereby given you, JOSE GUZMAN, that this case has been commenced in this court by the peti-tioner against you for dissolution of marriage and other relief. Unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the clerk of this court, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, on or before September 8, 2014, a Judgment or decree by default may be taken against you for the relief asked for in the com-plaint.

Mary C. Dremann, Clerk of the Court

Donald R. Dirks, Jr., Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Attorney for Petitioner, 1021 Clinton St., Ottawa, IL 61350, 815-434-5903Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUITHENRY COUNTY,

ILLINOISIN RE: SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE GREEN RIVER SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

No. 90-TX-14DRAINAGE

ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an elec-

tion will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall deter-mine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the vot-ers. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held 1/2 mile south of the Green River pumping station on Route 78 on the East side of the road at the grain bin and dryer in the SW 1/4 of Section 3, Alba Township, Henry County, Illinois, which is within the boundar-ies of said Drainage

District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote; and, if a resident of the State of Illinois, is eligible to the office of Drainage Commissioner. Dated this 28th day of July, 2014, at Cambridge, Illinois.

JACKIE OBERGCircuit Clerk of Henry

County, Illinois andEx-officio Clerk of said




ILLINOISIN THE MATTER )OF POND CREEK )UNION SPECIAL )DRAINAGE )DISTRICT )


ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m. Said election will be held at the Kerry L. Jaggers residence, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, in Concord Township, Bureau County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years. Every adult owner of land in said District, whether residing within or without the District, is entitled to vote. Dated this 5th day of August 2014, at Princeton, Illinois.





JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY,

ILLINOISESTATE OF )JULIE BORSCH, ) DECEASED )

NO. 2014-P-10CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of JULIE BORSCH. Letters of Administration were issued to Todd Borsch whose address is 508 W. Clark Street, Princeton, IL 61356, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys of record are May, May, Angel & Harris, 708 S. Pleasant Street, Princeton, IL 61356. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois, or with the rep-resentative, or both, on or before the 13th day of February, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the repre-sentative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3),


BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY ) MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- )KIM A. BUTLER A/K/A KIM BUTLER, et al ) Defendant )


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

ALL THAT PORTION OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY’S (FORMERLY CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD COMPANY) MENDOTA TO DENROCK, ILLINOIS 100.0 FOOT WIDE BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY, NOW DISCONTINUED, BEING 50.0 FEET WIDE ON EACH SIDE OF SAID RAILROAD COMPANY’S MAIN TRACK CENTERLINE UPON, OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 24, IN TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED ON THE WEST SIDE BY A NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 57, SITUATED IN THE WATTER’S ADDITION OF THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE, AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST SIDE BY THE CENTERLINE OF HUBBARD STREET, TOWN OF LAMOILLE, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; SITUATED IN THE WATTER’S ADDITION OF THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE; SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO ALL EXISTING INTERESTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL RESERVATIONS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR OTHERWISE. ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO; A STRIP OF LAND 100 FEET IN WIDTH OFF THE NORTH END OF LOTS 56 AND 57 IN WATTER’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING A STRIP OF LAND NOW USED BY THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE FOR STREET PURPOSES OFF OF AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF SAID TRACT.

Commonly known as 104 HUBBARD COURT, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-179-012; 05-24-179-013. 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 to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-lated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condi-tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driv-er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-04066. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-04066 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002, Case Number: 11 CH 00084, TJSC#: 34-10331 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attor-ney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I617863Published in the Bureau County Republican July 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2014.


BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION )A/K/A PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- )CON HUGHES A/K/A CON M. HUGHES, )et al ) Defendant )


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-suant to a Jud0gment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on September 5, 2014, at the office of

Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TEN (10) IN THE VILLAGE OF OHIO, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 209 W. CHURCH STREET, OHIO, IL 61349 Property Index No. 04-09-336-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by cer-tified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-lated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condi-tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driv-er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-13599. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-13599 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00064 TJSC#: 34-13421 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attor-ney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I621489Published in the Bureau County Republican Aug. 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

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Pierson to take part in port infrastructure tour

Illinois soybean farmers have much to celebrate

BLOOMINGTON — U.S. waterways transport 60 percent of the nation’s export-bound grain and provide the means for American farmers to receive fertilizer for plant-ing season. Following the long awaited passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), several Illi-nois Farm Bureau (IFB) members and staff will talk port infrastructure including ship, barge, rail, truck and river delivery during a four state, six-port tour Aug. 30 to Sept. 6.

More than 15 IFB mem-bers and staff will travel to ports in Georgia, Loui-siana, Texas and Virginia. Participants will meet with multiple stakeholder groups to discuss chal-lenges as well as proposed upgrades or expansions. Additionally, participants will learn more about major ag-related products moving in and out of each port.

Walnut resident Ron Pierson is just one of sev-eral farmers who will be on the trip. Pierson, who raises corn, soybeans and hay, is looking forward to using the information to advocate for the future of U.S. infrastructure.

“We now live in an era of world markets,” Pier-son said. “In order to be competitive in these mar-kets, it is vitally important that our infrastructure be as efficient as possible; we need to make this a top priority for the nation.”

Pierson will be traveling with other farmers from across the state, including: Larry Beck, Carmi; Nelda Burnett, Metropolis; Paul Beisiegel, Freeburg; Chet Esther Jr., Frederick; Rock J. Katschnig, Prophet-stown; Jeff Kirwan, New Windsor; J. Larry Miller, Thompsonville; Jim Mal-ley, Abingdon; David Carr, Macon; J.C. Reit-meier Jr., St. Joseph; and Brian Niemann, Walshville.

“Our ultimate goal is to develop a framework of farmer leaders who can speak with author-ity on river, rail, highway and other infrastructure issues and assist with future legislative priori-ties in these areas,” said Tamara Nelsen, senior director of commodi-ties, IFB. “Maintaining the competitiveness of American agriculture via investments in our infra-structure and cooperation with like-minded groups and coalitions will be a key outcome of the tour.”

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB has a total membership of more than 400,000 and a voting membership of more than 82,000. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.

I had the pleasure recently of being part of the Illinois Soybean Association’s (ISA) 50th anniversary celebration, also honoring the past 100 years of soybean production in Illinois.

Certainly, Illinois soy-bean farmers have much to be proud of and look forward to in the future.

ISA’s focus for the last year has been on embracing the past — our legacy of leadership, market development and soybean production in Illinois.

Our history has been marked with many suc-cesses in helping Illinois soybean farmers improve production. From help-ing craft legislation that protects our freedom to farm, to creating new markets for soy products and for overseas buy-ers, to funding research and promotion activities that increase profits and build demand, that has long been ISA’s mission. Here are some interest-ing milestones from Illi-nois’ 100-year soybean production history:

• In 1936, the North-ern Regional Research Laboratory in Peoria, was established to develop industrial uses for soy-beans and soy products like plastics, paints and varnishes.

• The Land of Lincoln Soybean Association (LOLSA) — as ISA was originally known — was

created in 1964 to devel-op the Illinois soybean industry and conduct variety testing.

• During the 1970s, Illinois farmers helped market soybeans from Mexico to North Africa. Illinois soybean farm-ers were a big part of the financial power behind opening nine interna-tional marketing offices and programs in 76 nations.

• At the same time, Illinois farmers turned attention to emerging markets that included development of petro-leum printing inks con-taining soybean oil. The Soy Mark logo identified publications printed with soy ink. The Peoria lab helped develop soy ink, and St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, was the first to use it for baby footprints.

• Illinois soybean vol-unteers began to educate consumers about the many benefits of soy during the 1980s. Doz-ens of people trained to become “Bean Boosters” and cooking demonstra-

tions and product dis-plays blanketed the state.

• New soybean uses accelerated during the 1990s. University stu-dents created candles from soybean oil and soybean oil-based cray-ons. Illinois transit sys-tems tested a biodiesel fuel blend and the Food and Drug Administra-tion (FDA) approved a new soy health claim that stated soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and choles-terol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering blood cho-lesterol levels.

Today our strategic plan focuses on five key areas: Animal agricul-ture; transportation; yield, composition and profitability; freedom to operate and orga-nizational excellence. Not only do we want to help our top livestock and poultry customers consume more, higher quality and nutritious soy products, we want to make sure we can efficiently transport those products around the world and do so in a manner that allows us to operate freely and sus-tainably.

As part of the anniver-sary celebration, we also

have been envisioning our future during the last year with a goal of using 600 million bushels of Illinois soybeans by 2020.

The volume of Illinois soybean production has grown exponentially from less than 100,000 bushels at the start to more than 460 million bushels today. Illinois has the climate, cropping systems and ready access to domestic and global markets to continue growing production for the future. Illinois soy-beans generate more than $6 billion per year in direct sales alone. Our economic impact on the state is multiplied by processing, livestock and transportation indus-tries.

Attaining our goal of using 600 million bush-els is critical to Illinois soybean farmers’ long-term competitive and comparative advantage. I invite you to learn more about Illinois soybean farmers and our organi-zation and programs by visiting www.ilsoy.org/anniversary.

Sharon Covert is direc-tor of the Illinois Soy-bean Association and a soybean farmer from Tiskilwa.

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