PRINCETON — The Princeton Elementary School Board wants your opinion.
“I think the communi-ty needs to express their feelings toward the school, about if they are happy or satisfied and so forth. We need to hear that; teachers need to hear that; admin-istrators need to hear that; board members need to hear that,” said Princeton Elementary School Board President Judson Lusher at Monday’s PES board meeting.
The PES board is cur-rently looking into social media as a communica-tion tool within the dis-trict. The school currently uses the “phone tree” or phone calls for commu-
nication purposes. Super-intendent Tim Smith expressed concern the calling system may no lon-ger be warranted for the money it costs — about $1.50 per child.
“We have 2,300 users signed up for the Bureau County Republican’s Text Alert system,” continued Smith, adding the majority of people like the instanta-neous response.
“We have a free service that parents are grabbing at,” said Smith, referring to Facebook.
Smith said the Public Relations Committee has been studying other dis-tricts’ use of Facebook as a promotional or commu-nication tool. The work is ongoing, but Smith has promised to keep the board updated.
Other tools of commu-nication include a uni-versal survey that will be available this year, issued to the district by the state. The state currently selects
the survey, however, Smith believes the schools should have the ability to choose their own surveys in order to ensure their relevance to the local area. Smith said the district is waiting to see that survey.
In other business at Monday’s meeting, the Illinois State Report Card for schools will be distrib-uted in a new format this year. These changes will be reflective of the first fully Common Core stan-dardized state assessment, although, the district is still in transition.
“Our students haven’t had all the training or obviously the instruction,” explained Smith.
As an example, Smith said the eighth-graders who have had approxi-mately two years of Com-mon Core training will be tested as though they have had eight years of training.
MANLIUS — Bureau Valley School Board has hired Farnsworth Group of Peoria at a cost of $24,800 to conduct a district-wide facilities study.
The architectural firm will give the board a clear-er direction when it comes to figuring ways to main-tain each facility.
At Tuesday’s board meeting, superintendent Steve Endress explained some of the buildings in the district are beyond 80 years old and are begin-ning to present challenges.
With that thought, the Building and Grounds Committee, which is made up of board members Don DeWaele and Bill Gebeck, decided to reach out to an architectural firm for a professional opinion on the status of each building.
“Every so often we get nailed with all this work that has to be done and you can’t let it go,” DeWaele explained. “Life safety says it has to be done, and pret-ty soon you’re at a point where your life safety expenses are getting out of hand.”
DeWaele said the board could have sat down and reviewed their own study, but decided it would be more efficient to hire a firm to provide a profes-sional take on each facility.
“It’s a very unbiased way to get it done and something that should be done,” he said.
DeWaele said the com-mittee picked Farnsworth Group because the repre-sentatives seemed to clear-ly understand the type of study the board was seeking and were already familiar with the buildings
SPRING VALLEY — A sign ordinance regulating the new LED signs with-in the city of Spring Val-ley has yet to be adopt-ed. However, the council on Monday referred the planning commission to consider amending the city’s zoning ordinance to incorporate a proposed LED sign ordinance in the land development code.
These are plans city attorney Jim Andreoni has brought forth before the council in the midst of figuring an ordinance to regulate the LED signs.
On Monday, he explained because all sign ordinances are in the land development code, he figured it would make sense to add the LED sign
ordinance to the code as well.
“Any time you amend the city’s zoning ordi-nance, it has to be referred to the planning commis-sion,” he explained.
The planning commis-sion is set to meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 12.
In new business, alder-woman Deb Baltikauski brought forth a request from a fellow resident to have a traffic study con-ducted near the intersec-tion of Janie Avenue and Sandy Drive.
She said the resident would like to see if there is a need for a stop sign at the intersection.
Also, the resident would like the speed limit to be reduced to 20 miles per hour in the area and would like to see if no parking could be an option on the south side
of Janie Avenue.The council approved
Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston conduct-ing a traffic study in the area to see if the options would best fit the loca-tion.
In other news:• Sangston remind-
ed no burning will be enforced on Saturday due to the Hall High School football game.
• Mayor Walt Marini also talked with council members about the need to hire extra hands to assist with the leaf pro-gram. The program is taking more time than anticipated, and Marini said he would like city employees to begin work-ing on the west intercep-tor sewer project before winter approaches.
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Pumpkin Races heat up the trackThe Princeton Optimist’s annual pumpkin races provided good, clean family fun for participants Sunday in Princ-eton. As an entry fee, participants under 18 years old were asked to bring and donate a minimum of three cans of nonperishable items for the local food pantry. Participants 18 years and older were charged a set amount of money per racer pumpkin. See more photos from area Halloween activities on Page 10.Facilities Page 4A
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Are there spirits lingering at the old Lithuanian Liberty
Cemetery?The cemetery has built a
reputation for being hauntedBy Goldie Currie
gcurrie@bcrnews,com
SPRING VALLEY — Located among the twists and turns just outside of Spring Valley, the old Lithuanian Liberty Cemetery lays hidden among the trees lining the road.
Established in 1914, the cemetery is the resting place for many Eastern European immigrants who settled in the area long ago.
Less than 20 tombstones stand within the grounds — many written in the Polish, Lithuanian and Slavic lan-guages.
Off to the corner of the cemetery, the distinguishing Massock Mausoleum stands as a resting place for two brothers who were once businessmen in the area before passing away sometime around 1920.
For years, speculation has circulat-ed as to whether or not the mausoleum is haunted. Many have talked about the infamous “hatchet man” ghost who guards the mausoleum and scares those who enter the cemetery grounds at night.
The widespread notion the cemetery is haunted has attracted vandals to the area.
In the 1960s, a local boy broke into the mausoleum and stole a skull from one of the bodies. He mounted the skull on the dashboard of his vehicle. When word got out that it was indeed a real skull, police investigated the matter and confirmed the skull belonged to one of the bodies within the mausoleum. Once the skull was returned, the Massock fam-ily had the door to the mausoleum cemented shut.
The desecration didn’t stop there. Within the last 12 years, police were called to the cemetery when a dog’s head was found on the steps of the mausoleum. The ani-mal has been sacrificed and burned.
Because of these instanc-es, police keep a close watch on the cemetery today.
Debunking the rumorsThe location has been vis-
ited by many paranormal investigators interested in locating what might be lurking among the grounds.
The cemetery has been rated as a top 10 creepiest cem-etery by Michael Kleens, who wrote “Haunting Illinois: A tourist guide to the weird and wild places of the prairie state.”
Author Rosemary Ellen Guiley published the book, “The Complete Vampire Companion,” and related her story about the cemetery involving several men who encoun-tered a “haunted, pale figure” there.
Richard Crowe, the famed Chicago ghost hunter, also paid a visit to the cemetery and broadcast his experience on WGN Radio. It’s been said during an attempt to spend the night in the cemetery next to the mausoleum, Crowe
and his recording team cut the night short because of unnerving feelings they experienced upon the grounds.
Bureau County paranormal investigator David Youngq-uist has investigated many of the alleged paranormal sites in the Illinois Valley, using his experiences and findings to write books about the places.
Although he has his doubts about other reported haunt-ed locations in the Illinois Valley, he feels the Lithuanian Liberty Cemetery is one local site that has a lot of paranor-mal activity.
After researching the cemetery’s history, and listening to local tales and legends surroundings the grounds, Youngq-uist conducted his own investigation of the site on a cold February day. He said a winter storm had just moved through the area, and left snow blown every which way on all the tombstones and trees within the cemetery.
To address the stories he heard, he set out to look for a glowing orange orb, listen for voices coming from within the mausoleum, and see whether something would tap
back at him if he rapped upon the mausoleum walls.
“I didn’t get the voices from the crypt, didn’t get anybody to tap back and didn’t get the orange orb,” he explained.
Youngquist said he did notice a red substance drip-
ping from the mausoleum door, which many had said was blood. Youngquist was quick to confirm the red substance was nothing more than red paint.
The next item to investigate was finding what had been disturbing the graves. Youngquist said peo-ple had reported seeing the dirt
and leaves among the tombstones moved about as if something had been clawing at
the ground.On the day of Youngquist’s visit he noticed the snow
around some of the graves had indeed been disturbed.Upon further investigation, however, he noticed deer
and rabbit tracks all along the snow among the tomb-stones. He realized deer and rabbits were the ones to dis-turb the ground as they were digging beneath the snow to get at the evergreen vine growing underneath.
Finding the unexplainableAmong the many tales debunked on that cold Febru-
ary day, there was one without a plausible explanation, according to Youngquist.
When investigating the mausoleum, Youngquist noticed the eastern side of the structure felt warmer to the touch, compared to the opposite side of the structure. Stepping back to further investigate, he realized there was no snow on the eastern wall of the structure, despite heavy snow on the opposite side of the structure. He looked around the cemetery and noticed snow was blown on all sides of the tombstones throughout the grounds. To him, this did not make sense. Taking a step back, he also noticed there was no snow on the eastern half of the roof of the structure, despite the fact snow was piled on the opposite half.
Youngquist also noticed the eastern side of the structure was warm to the touch. On the opposite side the stones were so cold to the touch he could barely keep his hand on the surface.
As a paranormal investigator, Youngquist has a theory.“The theory I would put forth, if it is true, is that there
could be a spirit that prefers this area and likes this area. It is peaceful and it could be it has made its home here and it could be it has attached itself to its last earthly remains,” he said.
The Illinois Valley has many other mysteries — some lighthearted, some heartbreaking. Here’s a few, from well-known recent cases to a bizarre mys-terious sighting from more than a century ago.
• Hit and run: James Bryan Dodds, 28, of Ladd was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Route 6, east of Princeton on Coal Hollow Hill on Aug. 7, 1996, while he was on his way home from work.
An unknown vehicle struck his 1970 Harley Davidson motorcycle from behind. Dodds was thrown and died upon impact, according to a prior BCR story. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:20 a.m.
A person from a nearby house said, upon hearing a noise that morning, he went to his window and saw a light-colored vehicle turn around in a driveway and go back to Dodds. The driver allegedly got out and used Dodds’ coat to cover up his body before leaving the scene, the BCR story stated.
Dodds’ billfold was missing and has never been found.
• Aquatic serpent: Was there at one point an aquatic serpent living in Lake Senachwine in Put-nam?
In the Henry News Republican in 1896, a letter was published which recounts a supposed Thanks-giving day sighting of an unusual creature at the lake.
The serpent was described as having a long, forked, black tongue, with a head shaped like a snake. The creature was covered in hair, much like a seal, the alleged eyewitness said. Brown and dirty yellow stripes covered the 35- to 40-foot body.
• Suspicious death: Rebecca Peterson, 17, of Galva ran away from home on June 29, 1977. Her family reported her missing.
“She’d left home on a bike,” Bureau County chief deputy Tim Trevier said.
She was last seen at McClugage Bridge in Peoria. Her skeletal remains were discovered on Nov. 11, 1977, in a wooded area south of Tiskilwa in Bureau County.
It’s a suspicious death case the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department would love to solve in order to bring closure to her family, Trevier said.
“This girl has kind of been forgotten,” Sheriff John Thompson said. “It’s solvable.”
Paranormal author and investigator David Youngq-uist can not explain away all of the unusual events which allegedly happen at the old Lithuanian Liberty Cemetery in Spring Valley. The cemetery has built a reputation as a haunt-ed site over the years. Much of the activity there involves the Massock Mau-soleum.
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LADD — Ladd teacher Dru Heggen loves to run; she also loves to teach and work with children. And now, Heggen has the opportunity to do both things at once.
Heggen, who has taught at Ladd Community Consolidat-ed School for the past 37 years, will be running in the New York City Marathon on Sun-day. Marathon organizers sug-gest runners do so to benefit a charity. Heggen has decid-ed to run and raise funds for the Ladd School Foundation, which benefits all students at the school.
Heggen began her running career at the age of 35 with the Chicago City Marathon. Thirty years later, Heggen is still running. At the age of 65, she wants to show students you can do anything you want, and age is only a matter of one’s mind.
By combining her love of running coupled with her desire to help children, those wishing to donate to the Ladd Foundation via Heggen’s mis-sion should mail a check to the Ladd Grade School at 232 E. Cleveland St., Ladd, IL 61329.
Heggen said the Ladd Foun-dation is near and dear to her heart, since it offers additional opportunities to children.
“It means ... we can request things (for the students) that we might not be able to get normally,” Heggen said.
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Helping the hungry on the west sideBy Donna Barker
SHEFFIELD — Community help is needed as the Western Bureau County Food Pantry gears up for the coming holiday season.
Food pantry co-manager Mary Lanham said the food pan-try is currently in the process of gathering items for Thanks-giving baskets. Area churches have been asked to assist the food pantry with its Thanks-giving project. As an additional project, the food pantry is giv-ing its client families a $10 gift card during October to use in the local resale shop in Shef-field, so the families can buy warm clothes for the coming cold weather, Lanham said.
Looking ahead to December, Lanham said the food pantry will also do Christmas baskets this year and is also working with several area churches on the Angel Tree program, in which Christmas gifts are bought for area underprivileged children ages 12 and younger. The food pantry will help pro-vide the names of the children
and then coordinate the pro-cess to get the gifts to the chil-dren, she said.
In addition to these special projects, the food pantry has its ongoing needs, though the shelves are in pretty good shape right now, except for meat, Lan-ham said.
“We are getting little to no meat from our (River Bend) food bank, so other than donat-ed pork and beef, we are hav-ing to purchase our meat prod-ucts,” Lanham said. “Meat has really gone up in price, so that is a challenge for our pantry right now.”
Located at 123 S. Main St. in Sheffield, the Western Bureau County Food Pantry goes through loads of vegeta-bles each month, mostly green beans and corn, Lanham said. Soup, cereal, spaghetti sauce and macaroni and cheese also go very fast, she said.
The monthly needs at the Western Bureau County Food Pantry don’t usually drop much when the kids go back to school in the fall because as the weath-er gets colder, heating costs rise and that takes money out of food budgets, Lanham said.
Because the food pantry can purchase many items for 18 cents per pound from the River Bend Food Bank, cash donations are of great value to the pantry and can really be stretched through the food bank. Of course, the many vol-unteers who help at the food pantry also provide a much needed and valuable service, she said.
In operation for five years, the Western Bureau County Food Pantry provides food for approximately 75-80 families each month. The food pantry did feed as high as 90 families during two months last year, but the numbers have stayed pretty consistent as of late, she said.
The food pantry is funded through donations and with the help of an annual grant from federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The food pantry also gets commodities from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As she understands it, Lanham said taxes help fund both programs.
When asked to describe the individuals or families who use
the food pantry, Lanham said the food pantry serves most-ly the working poor families, in which only one parent is employed, and the wages can-not meet all the needs of the family. The food pantry also serves a fair amount of elderly, but that population, the elderly, is under-served because it so hard for that generation to ask for some help.
“There are many in our area who would qualify, and I would like to encourage them to use our pantry,” Lanham said. “Part of their tax dollars help put food on our shelves in the form of commodities. Many people do not know that. Maybe if they were aware that they have helped pay for some of the food we give, they would be more open to using our service.”
Open 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, the food pantry serves people in Buda, Sheffield, Mineral, Neponset and Manlius, though some people in Manlius are served through the Tri-County Oppor-tunities Council food pantry in Princeton.
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Crundwell gets more time to file brief on retirement fundsBy Matt Mencarini
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DIXON — Former Comp-troller Rita Crundwell, who is representing herself at the moment, has one more month to file a brief in her effort to keep the money in two retire-ment funds from being turned over to the city as restitution.
Crundwell, who was arrested in April 2012 and later convict-ed of stealing nearly $54 mil-lion from the city, sent a letter
to the court dated Oct. 10 ask-ing for more time to prepare her response to the federal government’s motion that she forfeit the retirement funds.
“I respectfully request more time to respond as I am incarcerated and am trying to find legal representation as the judge denied my prior request,” she said in the let-ter, sent from federal prison in Waseca, Minn.
Judge Philip Reinhard, who in September declined to give Crundwell a court-appointed
attorney, extended the dead-line last week from Nov. 5 to Dec. 5.
The retirement funds, which total $90,565.86, are held by Nationwide Retirement Solu-tions and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Those institutions still must file their responses to the gov-ernment’s motion by Nov. 5, Reinhard said in his order.
When the turnover motion was presented in federal court last month, Nationwide didn’t object, but asked that 20 per-
cent of the $17,461.36 be kept for taxes, said Joe Stewart of the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office.
The government also may file a brief in reply to Crundwell’s response on or before Dec. 19.
In Reinhard’s order grant-ing the extension, he advised Crundwell “that in the future, she must file a motion with the court to seek any form of relief” and not simply send a letter.
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have significant concerns about the current report card numbers because the system is not yet fully-im-plemented and reflects the common trends. How-ever, this is a part of the district’s school improve-ment plan.
“It’s going to be inter-esting to watch,” Smith said.
In still other business, the board also approved the request to send out information for the new working cash bond bids. Up to this point, working cash bonds have been paid back through a three-year period. However, this
new proposal calls for a bond set for a two-year time period, said Finance Committee member Steve Bouslog, adding the short-er repayment time will save the district one-third of the interest costs.
“The downside is that it will represent an increase in the tax rate to the real estate taxpayers,” he said.
Bouslog used an analo-gy to make his point. He said paying off the bonds in two years is similar to paying off a car loan before it comes due. You’re spending more per month, but you’re paying it off sooner, he said.
“We are still saving dol-lars,” Bouslog said.
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in the district.Board president Rick
Cernovich said the study will encompass every detail of the buildings, rather than just look-ing at what needs to be repaired or replaced.
“We’ve been in exis-tence for 20 years, and we’re trying to plan out for the next 20 years and see where our needs are — enrollment wise and facility wise and how we’re going to integrate
those both horizontally and vertically,” he said.
Cernovich said the results will first be reviewed by the board before they are released for public input. From there, the board will be able to make decisions on the type of upkeep needed for each build-ing.
“It’s wide open at this point,” Cernovich said.
The board anticipates the study to be complet-ed over the next two to three months.
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Safety: The best Halloween treatBy Zita HenneBerry
PRINCETON — “Every-one loves decorating their homes and wear-ing colorful costumes on Halloween, and we want them to enjoy it all,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advoca-cy. “But this holiday can quickly turn hazardous if proper precautions aren’t taken.”
National Fire Protec-tion Association’s (NFPA) most recent statistics show decorations were the first items to be ignit-ed in 920 reported home structure fires on average each year, resulting in six civilian deaths, 47 civilian injuries and $12.9 million in direct property dam-age.
Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley asks that people make sure their decorations are safe to use and in safe loca-tions. If using candles, he advises that anything around them should be non-combustible and make sure they are in an open area where smoke can disperse safely.
The NFPA advises the safest light for jack-o-lan-terns is battery operated candles or glow sticks. They also ask that peo-
ple make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit.
Woolley requests chil-dren have adult supervi-sion and be provided with either visible reflective clothing or glow sticks to ensure their safety this Halloween season. Wool-ley said children need to remember to just have fun but to look both ways when crossing the street, and to have par-ents inspect their candy before they get into it.
NFPA’s Lisa Braxton says planning ahead can help make this Hallow-een a fire-safe one. Tak-ing simple fire safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant and kept safely out of fire’s reach, can make the dif-ference between a safe and tragic holiday.
Further safety tips can be found online through the Sparky the Fire Dog website. The website features tip sheets, kids’ activities, an e-card, and a Sparky pumpkin-carv-ing template. For par-ents and teachers, NFPA also created a simple Halloween fire safety tip graphic that can be found at http://sparky.org/parentpage/parents.htm.
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Trick or treat hours• The village of Arlington will hold trick or treating
from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.• Buda will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 31.• Ladd will hold its trick or treat hours from 5 to 7
p.m. Oct. 31.• The village of Malden will hold trick or treating
from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.• Manlius will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7
p.m. Oct. 31. The Manlius Fire Department will host the annual Halloween party from 7 to 8 p.m. at the fire house. A Halloween costume contest for all different age groups will be held and a lunch will be served.
• The Mineral-Gold Fire Department will host a Halloween party starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will include a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. for age groups 0-5, 6-10, 11-17 and 18 plus, as well as a pumpkin carving contest (bring your own pre-carved pumpkin). Food and beverages will also be available.
• Ohio will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Princeton will hold trick or treating from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Participating households should turn on porch and yard lights for safety.
• Trick or treating in Sheffield will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Resident should leave a porch light on if they are participating. The Sheffield Methodist Church will again hand out treats in their parking lot as “Trunks for Treats”. There will be a Halloween party at the fire station at 7 p.m. with prizes for cos-tumes. Punch and hot dogs will be served.
• Spring Valley will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Tiskilwa will hold trick or treating from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Italvibras, 1940 Vans Way in Princeton, will offer trick or treat hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Liberty Village will hold trick or treating from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
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Glenda RasmussenMANLIUS — Glenda Kay Rasmus-
sen, 71, of Manlius died at 7:24 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloom-ington.
Born April 27, 1943, in Sterling to Glenn Charles and Mildred (Darnell) Knuth, she married Glenn E. Rasmussen March 14, 1965, in Galesburg. He survives.
She received her RN in nursing from Moline Public Hospital. She worked for Moline Public Hospital, the Mullin Clinic in Manlius and Union Bank in Manlius. She was also a homemaker and a farmer’s wife.
She was a member of Trinity Evan-gelical Lutheran Church in Manlius.
Also surviving are two daughters, Tracey (John Terwilliger) Maxey of Champaign and Amy (John) Burk of Normal; three grandchildren, Bailey Maxey of Champaign, and Gabrielle and Logan Burk of Normal; two sis-ters, Janie Clay of Galesburg and Kathy (Frank) Clifford-Thruman of Gales-burg; two brothers, Steve Knuth of Galesburg and Larry (Sue) Knuth of Galesburg; and many nieces and neph-ews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manlius, with the Rev. Brenda Lovick officiating. Burial will be in the Manlius Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princ-eton.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manli-us or the American Red Cross.
Pallbearers will be Fred Lebahn, Ryan Kerber, Michael Knuth, Tom Ras-mussen, Larry Hansen and Dan Ras-mussen.
Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Maribeth DeDecker MOLINE — Maribeth A. DeDecker, 58,
of Moline passed away Tues-day, Oct. 28, 2014, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. She fought her two and one-half year battle with pancreatic can-cer with strength and grace.
Maribeth was born July 7, 1956, in Peoria, the daugh-ter of George and Lois (Real) Miller. She married Dennis DeDecker on Aug. 20, 1977, in Sheffield.
Maribeth graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb.
Maribeth was a member of Christ the King Church and volunteered at the for-mer Trinity Medical Center, Moline. She was an avid reader and loved music and traveling.
Maribeth took a genuine interest in everyone she met. Those who talked to her felt better for having done so. She never wanted to be the center of atten-tion, but people were naturally drawn to her kindness. Maribeth was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and proud Mimi. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband, Den-nis; her children, Kara (Eric) Monson of Chicago and Denny (Ann) DeDecker of Chicago; her granddaughter, Mia Mon-son; her mother, Lois Miller of Urba-na; her sisters, Karen (Bill) Haglund of Enterprise, Ala., Margaret (Rick) Oloffson of Naperville, Theresa (Rich) Bowles of Peoria and Celia (Dr. Rob) Mestan of Princeton; and a brother, Ted Miller of Urbana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Christ the King Church in Moline. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Bradford.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111 First St. A, Moline, with a Christian Wake service at 2:30 p.m.
Memorials can be made to the Ameri-can Cancer Society.
Condolences may be left or a video viewed at www.RaffertyFunerals.com.
Glenda Rasmussen
Obituaries
Maribeth DeDecker
Rosemary ClarkeDEPUE — Rosemary Clarke, 92, of
DePue died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
at noon Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Mary Catholic Church, DePue, with the Rev. Kevin Creegan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Barto Funeral Home in DePue.
Bureau County SheriffAccidents
Sharon E. Kuntz, 70, of Kewanee backed into a parked vehicle owned by the Malden School District at 10:55 a.m. Oct. 16 on the 300 block of East Street in Malden.
Austin J. Urbanski, 22, of DeKalb was involved in an accident at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 18 on 1460 North Avenue, about one-half mile west of 3100 East Street. Tickets issued were failure to report accident to police authority and leaving the scene of an accident.
Christopher M. Wiley, 51, of Decatur was involved in an accident at 7:25 p.m. Oct. 19 at the intersection of Interstate 180 and Interstate 80. Tickets issued were operating uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.
David S. Janik, 22, of Princeton was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions and leaving the scene of an accident at 5 a.m. Oct. 12 on 1650 North Avenue, a half mile west of 1200 East Street.
Agnus G. Ross, 84, of Princeton and Shawna M. Spera, 42, of Princeton were involved in an accident at 2:35 p.m. Oct. 19 on Route 6, a half mile east of 1600 East Street. Ross was ticketed with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Aaron J. Morey, 23, of Mineral was involved in an accident at 1:46 a.m. Oct.
20 on 100 East Street, 20 feet south of 1500 North Avenue. He was charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with expired reg-istration plates or sticker.
William P. John, 57, of Hampshire was involved in an accident at 3:50 p.m. Oct. 11 on South First Street in Neponset. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Judith M. Kinsel, 70, of Spring Valley and Alexandra L. Rogers, 25, of Spring Valley were involved in an accident at 12:55 p.m. Oct. 9 on Route 6, six-tenths of a mile east of 2500 East Street. Kinsel was charged with driving too fast for condi-tions. Rogers was charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Brian K. Shores, 45, of Neponset was involved in an accident at 12:48 a.m. Oct. 6 on Route 34, one-half mile south of 1200 North Avenue. He was charged with driving too fast for conditions and with operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Deer accidentRobert C. Ohda, 56, of Walnut was
traveling at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 14 on Route 92, at the intersection with 1600 East Street, when his vehicle hit a deer.
Unlawful visitation interferenceIan J. Aber, 28, of Sheffield was charged
with unlawful visitation interference at 4:12 p.m. Oct. 17.
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Saturday?“How do you know when it’s Saturday?”My husband asked that question, only half-jokingly,
a few weeks into his retirement 18 months ago. I had never thought about retirement before in that way, but it made sense to me as I consid-ered my husband’s new lifestyle. For years, he had typically worked Monday through Friday, with Sun-day as church day. Saturday was the other day of the week. But now, Saturday looked a lot like the Monday through Friday for him.
I didn’t have an answer for my husband back then, and I don’t have one for him now. But in a few weeks, I’m sure I will be working through those same lifestyle change issues myself.
After 16 years as a reporter at the Bureau County Republican, I am retiring at the end of this week. (I actually have 21 years with the BCR, as I worked here for five years after college and before our first child was born.)
I’m entering retirement with a lot of excitement, but I have to admit there is a twinge of sadness too. I have had an amazing time at the BCR, and in some ways, it’s hard to close that chapter.
I could go on and on about the individuals who have impacted my life, but I know I would inadver-tently leave someone out. So let me simply say, it has been my privilege to get to know so many of you, to be entrusted with your stories, to be in your homes and communities, to be in your schools and businesses, to be at your meetings. I am so much the better person because of you.
I have learned a lot from you. I have learned about budgets and tax levies and general obligation bonds. I have learned about wind farms and sanitary sewer systems. As I’ve gone into classrooms around Bureau County, I’ve learned first-hand about the dedication of our teachers and the accomplishments of our children. I have learned about courage as I watched Bureau County families come face-to-face with some very challenging times, things like house fires and life-changing medical needs. I have also learned about the compassion of the Bureau County people as they have gathered around those families to help them.
I have been stretched and humbled and challenged to become a kinder person, a more informed citizen because of my interactions with you. I am indebted to the BCR for all those opportunities I have had.
Of course, I am also indebted to my co-workers, who are probably the best co-workers in the state. I have loved working on a team that takes pride in its products and who support each other on the good days and the not-so-good days. We are not just co-workers; we are friends. I don’t like to think about not being a daily part of their lives any more.
Maybe most of all, I will miss no longer being able to identify myself by saying, “I am Donna Barker with the Bureau County Republican.”
But as one identity ends, another one is formed.A few weeks back, I read an article about retirement,
likening it to a ball game. According to the article, ball games are won or lost in the second half, and so it is with life.
Though I’m not sure what retirement will look like for me, I do know I want to finish as strong as possi-ble. I want to continue to learn and to be stretched, to serve a bit more, and even to relax a bit more. I’m excited, yet thoughtful, about the possibilities ahead of me.
But in a few weeks, if you see me on Main Street, looking a bit confused and trying to find the calendar on my smart phone, don’t hesitate to come over and offer to help me. After all, I’ll probably just be trying to figure out if it’s Saturday or not ...
BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at [email protected].
The reality of innkeepingSo many people tell us their
dream is to own a bed and break-fast. They fantasize about the fun with guests, having an amazing historic home, getting the chance to cook for others and getting paid to work from home. But the reality of innkeeping is so much more than this fantasy, and I think peo-ple don’t realize all that’s actually involved.
Let me preface this post by say-ing I love my job. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It is my calling and something I wake up feeling grateful to be doing every day. However, there are so many things people don’t consider when they see owning a bed and breakfast at face value.
Myth 1: This is something fun to do in retirement. If you think this is retirement and you won’t really be working, think again. I can promise you, you will not only put in hours like you did at a nor-mal 9 to 5 job, but you will also be working physically. It’s exhausting on every level, physically, spiri-tually and emotionally. You are “on” 24/7, whether you are taking care of guests or just answering phones/emails. You will be climb-ing stairs, kneeling, crouching, getting into nooks and crannies to clean and otherwise taxing your body in ways you didn’t expect. You will be making small talk and perpetually getting to know peo-ple, which is fun, but also requires a lot of energy. And even if you aren’t running a bed and break-fast and restaurant combined like we do, you will work long hours between breakfast preparation, service, clean up, room turns, check ins and otherwise accom-modating guests’ needs. That doesn’t even include the busy work like accounting, marketing, social networking, etc. So no, you will NOT be retired.
Myth 2: You can take time off whenever you want to. This one is kind of true, although you are never REALLY off. You always are connected and taking care of your
business, even if you are on vaca-tion. And it’s really hard to com-mit to taking time off. No matter when you do it, you stand to lose revenue. There is no such thing as paid vacation which means if you don’t work, you aren’t making money, and you aren’t paying the bills. I can tell you, that’s probably the biggest stress of all for me. The knowledge that you will always have something due to pay, but you may not have the revenue stream to accommodate those expenses. Either way, you have to force yourself to take the time off because you will get burned out, and your guests will notice.
Myth 3: Having people in your home and touching your stuff won’t be a big deal because peo-ple are generally respectful. For us this one partially doesn’t hold true because we bought this property with the intent of it being a busi-ness and are not all that attached to anything in it aside from a couple of personal items (like my Celine Dion autograph which is sacred so don’t touch!). However, a LOT of innkeepers take their family homes after their kids go off to college and turn them into B and Bs, and I can tell you it’s VERY challenging to let go of your stuff. No matter how respectful people are, things will happen; stuff will break; and you cannot possibly put enough “rules” in place to keep that from happen-ing. Personally, I am put off by properties that make me sign off on a dos and don’ts list. I’m sup-posed to feel at home, cared for, not like I’m intruding on someone else’s privacy.
Myth 4: It’s always going to be fun. I can tell you that in 10 years of doing this, 98 percent of guests
are lovely and yes, it IS fun. But there is no such thing as perfect, and there are always going to be people or situations that will test you. They will test your patience, your attitude, your physical endurance and sometimes your ability to keep guests from getting into awkward conversations about things that may cause discom-fort for many. Believe it or not, I often find myself playing media-tor with guests, trying to actively steer the topic of conversation to things that are more neutral like the weather, kids or food. There is also the fact of the matter that nobody is perfect every day. You will get sick; you will have a fight with your spouse; you will wake up on the wrong side of the bed; you will fall and break your ankle; you will need to have surgery; you will burn yourself or cut your-self. Lots of things can and will happen. It’s inevitable. And the longer you are in business, the more opportunity there is for stuff to go wrong. Guess what though? There’s no such thing as calling in sick. When guests are paying to stay with you and to be taken care of, they come first. I can’t tell you the number of times I just sucked it up, took some medicine, put a smile on my face and showed up. Because that’s what innkeepers do. Show must go on no matter what.
So would I recommend inn-keeping as a profession? I can wholeheartedly say yes. I just encourage people to consider all these things before making that decision and the commitment. You give up a lot by making this choice. A lot of privacy, a lot of solitude, a lot of security and even a little sanity. But if you are the right kind of person for this job, you will find it just as rewarding as I do.
Monika Sudakov is the chef and innkeeper at the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield. She can be reached at [email protected].
Abbi BosnichCity: DePue.
Where did you grow up: DePue.
Family: Mom, Wendy; Dad, Paul; brother, Paul Bosnich III; sister in-law, Katie Bosnich; and nephew, Rayce Bosnich.
Pets: Yellow Lab, Jerry.
Occupation: Fifth-grade teacher at Bureau Valley North, varsity vol-leyball coach, freshman girls’ bas-ketball coach.
What is the last song you listened to: “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus.
What is the last book you read: “Heaven is For Real.”
What is the last television show you watched: College volleyball on Big 10 Network.
If you were stranded on a des-ert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what
would it be: My Grandma Quesse’s hot beef.
If you were stranded on a des-ert island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My best friend, Tiffany, because I would need someone to talk to. I love to talk and would get lonely there all alone!
What is your favorite local restau-rant: Runabout Dinner Club inside the DePue VFW.
If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would ensure all of my family had everything they needed, spend lots
on my nephew Rayce, and clean up Lake DePue.
People would be surprised to know that you: Were a flight atten-dant for Southwest Airlines after graduating from Illinois Valley Com-munity College.
What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The last week of July … the USTS nationals boat rac-ing, of course!
If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I would get the lake cleaned up, so that we could enjoy it like we should be able to.
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Life&Arts Camp planned — The Malden cheerleaders will host a ‘Little Pom/Cheerleading’ camp on Nov. 8. See Page 8A.
World Community Day — Church Women United will host World Community Day in Princeton on Nov. 7. See Page 9A.
Community NotesGlow light giveaway
PRINCETON — The Princeton Jaycees will hold a glow light necklace giveaway from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Princeton Fire Department. The Jaycees will be handing out glow light necklaces in exchange for a non-perishable food item to benefit the food pantry.
Cemetery clean upWYANET — Fall clean up at Forest Hill Cemetery
in Wyanet will be Monday. All items must be removed by sunset on Sunday. Everything will be removed and disposed of on Monday. Questions may be directed to the village hall by calling 815-699-2631.
Candy Cane salePRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxil-
iary will sponsor the annual Candy Cane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the north and south lobbies of the hospital. The event will include gifts, a cookie sale, pecans, black walnuts, cookbooks, Mary Kay products and more in the north lobby. Complimentary refresh-ments, employee’s handmade items and the gift shop will be in the south lobby. The hospital cafeteria will have a special $5 lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised from Candy Cane sales will be used to pur-chase equipment for the hospital.
Trivia nightWALNUT — Bureau Valley North will hold a trivia
night and silent auction Nov. 15. The silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6 p.m. Food will be available to purchase. Proceeds will go the BV Junior High Washington, D.C., trip. Tickets are avail-able at CFSB and from Dawn Hanabarger, Jennifer Butler, Terenna Lafferty, Melissa Law, Susan Dietz, JoLynee Cady, Marcy Parks, Gina Freeman, Jennifer Johnson, Mary Zittle and Jill Macklin.
Meeting setWYANET — The Wyanet Historical Society will be
holding its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the His-torical Hall. Members should try and attend as plans will be made for the annual chili-soup supper on Nov. 21.
Trick or treat for a causePRINCETON — Princeton High School’s Thespian
Troupe 1120 will participate in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. This is a national community service program for International Thespian Society member schools to collect canned and dry goods for local charities and food banks. Theatre students from Princeton High School will be dressed in costumes to collect food donations during trick or treat hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. These donations will go to benefit the Bureau County Food Pantry.
‘Inequality for All’ film showing and discussion setPRINCETON — The
Princeton Peace and Jus-tice Roundtable will spon-sor a screening and dis-cussion of the acclaimed documentary, “Inequality for All,” at 6:30 p.m. Tues-day at the Princeton Pub-lic Library. The event is free and open to all.
In the film, Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton adminis-tration, leads viewers on a quest to understand how American society has reached the point that the 400 richest Americans today own more wealth than the bottom 150 mil-lion combined. Reich, now an economics professor at UC, Berkeley, explains how this widening gap between the rich and the poor has
happened and why it is a threat to our democracy.
The film uses footage from Reich’s engaging and humorous lectures as well as his interviews with a cross-section of Amer-icans to provide a clear framework for under-standing, as Reich sees it, how the deck became stacked against the mid-dle class over the last 30 years. Despite the serious-ness of the situation, Reich believes that an engaged citizenry can help reverse this trend.
Following the film, Peace and Justice Roundtable member Barry Mayworm will lead a discussion of the issues raised in the film.
“Though we didn’t set out to show the film on
election night,” said May-worm, “it’s probably fit-ting. If enough Americans organize and insist that such extreme economic
inequality in our society is unacceptable, our elected representatives in Spring-field and Washington have to listen.”
Historical society’s annual dinner on Nov. 6PRINCETON — Larry McClellan
from Crete, Ill., will be the guest speaker at the Bureau County His-torical Society’s annual dinner on Nov. 6 at the Wise Guys Banquet Room, 2209 N. Main St. in Prince-ton. Social time will be at 6 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
“Road Tripping: 100 Years of Named Highways & Good Roads” is
the title of McClellan’s presentation. He will talk about the colorful names roads were given before interstates and federal highways – names like the Lincoln, Dixie and Mississippi Valley highways. He will also discuss how changes in American culture and society have impacted trans-portation in Illinois. And of course, Route 66 will be included, too!
There will also be an opportunity to purchase McClellan’s book, “The Pontiac Trail & Route 66.”
The cost of the dinner is $30 per person. The deadline for reserva-tions is today, Thursday. The Wise Guys Banquet Room is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the Bureau County Histori-cal Society at 815-875-2184.
Little Pom/Cheerleading Camp set in Malden
MALDEN — The Malden cheerleaders will host a “Little Pom/Cheerleading” camp titled “Frozen” from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8.
Any girls in the sur-rounding area, age 4 through fifth grade, is wel-come to attend.
Forms can be picked up at Malden Grade School or the Malden Post Office. Forms are also available by calling Malden Grade School at 815-643-2436.
The girls will learn a
pom pon routine and a floor cheer. They will also receive a set of poms, hair bow, group pictures and a snack during the practice. Their performance will be during Malden’s home game against LaMoille on Nov. 10. The cost of the camp is $20.
For more information or to request a form, call Brenda Dye at 815-643-2436 during the day or 815-643-2551 in the eve-nings.
Card ShowerEmmerson
Norma Emmerson of Sheffield will cel-ebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 6 with a family dinner. A card shower will be held in her honor.
Norma Hier was born on Nov. 6, 1924. She married Phill Emmerson on Aug. 12, 1950, in Kewanee. Her children are Jim (Peggy) Emmerson of Sheffield and Patsy (Bob) DeFauw of Annawan. She has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Norma and Phill were farmers in the Sheffield area before retiring in 1989. She enjoys painting, playing cards, rolle bolle and attending Bible study. She is a member at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheffield.
Cards and best wishes may be mailed to her at: 729 S. Washington St., Sheffield, IL 61361.
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social hourCHERRY — The Cherry
United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Cherry will sponsor a pie and coffee social hour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Cherry Library/City Hall.
Other events will include the Heritage Health free health fair will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and speaker Jack Rooney at 2 p.m. Rooney will give a short presentation on recent interesting new discoveries related to the Cherry Mine Disaster.
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The morning worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school being held at 9 a.m. A for-mer pastor, the Rev. John Stewart, will bring the ser-mon. There will be special music by the Men’s Trio and soloist Ronald Moore. Piano accompaniment and choir direction will be per-formed by Beverly Moore. The worship will be led by the Rev. Bill Jacobsen, the church pastor.
There will be a potluck
dinner served at noon in the church basement. The meat, prepared by Joe Bickett, will be furnished along with bread, bever-ages and table service. Guests are requested to bring a salad, vegetable, pasta, potato or dessert dish to pass. Stewart and his wife, Delores, reside in Connersville, Ind. All area people are invited to attend this celebration.
Seatonville hosts Ashley Cleveland
SEATONVILLE — Ash-ley Cleveland, three-time Grammy and two-time Dove award winning sing-er/songwriter, will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Seaton-ville Congregational Church Independent. She will be leading worship for Second Sunday, the church’s alter-native worship gathering. There is no cost of admis-sion, but a free will offer-ing will be taken to help cover expenses. For more information, call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at 815-228-6717 or visit www.ashleycleve-land.com.
Veterans tribute service on Sunday
NEPONSET — The First Congregational of Nepon-set will host a veterans trib-ute service at 9 a.m. Sun-
day. Area veterans, their families and the commu-nity are invited to attend. The Second Baptist Church of Kewanee will join in the services, the choir will sing and Pastor Lawrence D. Anderson Sr., a veteran, will speak.
Thanksgiving dinner in OhioOHIO — The First
Lutheran Church of Ohio will sponsor its fifth annual free Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 16. This is by reservation only. There are only 80 spots available. To make a res-ervation by Nov. 12, call the church at 815-376-7431 or Nancy at 815-376-6253 or email [email protected].
Smorgasbord and bake saleARLINGTON — The St.
Patrick Church Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor the annual smorgasbord and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Bishop Franz Hall. The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children under 12 years old and free for children under 5 years old. The menu includes turkey and dressing or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, vege-tables, salads, dessert and a beverage. Dinner tickets and raffle tickets can be
purchased at the door. Carry-outs will be available. There will be a raffle draw-ing for a quilt at 1 p.m.
Fall luncheonHOLLOWAYVILLE — The
Ladies Aid Society of the Hollowayville United Church of Christ will be having its annual fall luncheon at noon Wednesday in the fel-lowship hall. The luncheon will consist of a meat dish, salads, bars and cookies. Shellee Monier will present the program on holiday decorating. There is a $5 charge for the event. For more information, call 815-894-2739.
Wyanet hosts autumn dinnerWYANET — The Wyanet
United Methodist Women will host the autumn din-ner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu includes creamed chick-en on biscuits, salad bar, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12.
Bingo nightDEPUE — St. Mary’s
Parish in DePue will host its annual feather bingo party at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Hall. Prizes will be turkeys. Bingo will begin at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. The cost of a 20-game ticket is $6 and four addi-
tional cash games will be played for $1 each. Hot dogs, barbecue, pulled pork sandwiches, drinks and desserts will be available to purchase.
World Community DayPRINCETON — Church
Women United with host World Community Day on Nov. 7. All women are invited to a soup supper at 6 p.m. at St. Louis Harkrader Hall. Partici-pants will enjoy supper, fellowship with other Chris-tian women and a program titled “Through God Our Hands Can Heal.” There will be child care. For more information, contact Sue Scruggs at 815-875-1446.
Cherry will host the Cool 2 Duel Dueling Piano event Nov. 21 at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tick-ets are $25 per person. Tickets are available at State Bank of Cherry, North Central Bank in Ladd, Holy Trinity Cherry church office, by calling 815-894-2006 or by mail to Holy Trinity at P.O. Box 159, Cherry, IL 61317. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Parish.
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Outabout&Images from the Halloween festivities.
Photos by Amelia Bystry and Becky Kramer
Princeton Chamber’s Scarecrow Festival Costume Contest
Princeton Optimist Club’s pumpkin races
Ladd Recreation Board’s Halloween Party
Ladd Recreation Board’s Halloween Parade
Trunk or Treat
Princeton Chamber’s Scarecrow Festival Costume Contest
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Playoff previews — The Hall Red Devils and St. Bede Bruins prepare for the football playoffs. See page 13A. See m,ore playoff pairings/picks on page 14A.
Going to new extremesBrian and Michaela Strom took a
dad/daughter date to new extremes.Before moving to Princeton to
assume the pastorship at Christ Community Church in Princeton in 2003, the Stroms lived in Wash-ington state. Brian took his oldest child, Caleb, on a hike to the top of Mount St. Helens, located in the Cascade Mountain Range, 40 miles east of Longview, Wash. Michaela, who was 4 at the time, was fasci-nated by pictures and heard all the stories and wanted to climb to the top, but was too young.
So Dad made a promise to take her back one day. Earlier this month, 12 years later, Dad lived up
to his promise, giving Michaela her bird’s-eye view looking down into the crater.
“Kids remember promises made to them, and I was frequently reminded as she grew older,” Brian said.
Brian was on sabbatical, and Michaela, a junior at PHS, took her
own leave of absence. Although she would be missing a week of school, to no surprise, she said, “that’s okay with me.”
Without a doubt, Brian deemed the experience “as the best dad-daughter date in the history of dad/daughter dates.
“Moments like summitting that mountain together are memories that money will never buy, or even words can ever express,” he added. “It was a precious experience, an encounter that will be seared into the heart of our relationship forev-er. I am glad I made that promise to
Lady Bruins take aim at regional titleBy Kevin Hieronymus
SPRING VALLEY — Dawn Williams and the Lady Bruins have talked about making changes this volleyball season. Turning and looking at the champi-onship placards at Abbott Vincent Gymnasium, the St. Bede coach said, “We’d like to change that one up there and add another regional championship.”
The Lady Bruins will get that chance to add a sec-ond regional title, thanks to a 25-23, 25-21 win over rival Princeton. The Lady Bruins had lost to Princ-eton twice this season in conference play.
St. Bede senior Sam Whalen said she had a good feeling when she heard their team’s song, “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, on the radio before the game.
“The nerves are always going to be there, but if you walk on the court everyone has to play loose,” Wha-len said. “Everyone has to play their own game. It’s not going to work if you don’t. I think tonight, we kept playing.
“Our team wanted this
win more than anything. No matter what else hap-pened, our goal was to beat Princeton.”
St. Bede (15-19), win-ners of 12 of their last 16 outings, will face top-seed Putnam County (20-12) at 6 p.m. Thursday for the regional championship. PC was a 25-19, 25-11 win-ner over Hall in Tuesday’s opener.
“It’s going to be another tough ball game. They’re a fundamentally solid team as well. They have a lot of wins under their belt, and we have to come after them,” Williams said.
St. Bede 2, Princeton 0: Princeton overcame defi-
cits of 13-6 and 16-10 and fought through four ser-vice errors in the first game to pull even at 22 on a dual block by Courtney Oeder and Hailey Schultz.
Christine Perona made the block for the Lady Bru-ins, and Hanna Bima hit for the kill to make it 24-22. Oeder hit off a St. Bede block for the PHS sideout, but Whalen made a push shot to the back left corner for game point at 25-23.
“The team I knew I had finally came out tonight,” Williams said. “The last four weeks, they’ve just got better and better. Princ-eton played a good hard ballgame, we played a good hard ballgame, and I’m so glad to see us put it all together for two games in a row.
“And even in the sec-ond game, when Prince-ton got ahead, right from the beginning, we kept battling, and the girls kept hitting.”
The Tigresses took a 7-4 lead in Game 2 on a four-point string by Taylor Clark. A kill by Clark netted a 16-13 lead, but the Lady Bruins came back to tie the
MANLIUS — The fourth-seeded Morrison Fillies knew they would have their hands full with the talent-ed No. 1 seeded Bureau Valley Storm.
What the Storm didn’t expect was the tenacity the Fillies would play with before finally getting the three-set victory 25-13, 16-25, 25-12.
The Storm (27-5) have one night of practice to prepare for Sterling Newman in the Bureau Valley 2A Regional championship Thursday in Manlius.
“I’m glad we went three games with Morrison. It shows us that we can’t look ahead and have to take
each team seriously. I think it will give them a little extra motivation to come in prepared for Thursday night,” BV coach Abbi Bosnich said. “We just have to continue to pick each other up, play with confidence and play the way we know we can play.”
A cross-court slam by middle hitter Lindsey Hoffert in the first set broke a 5-5 tie and ignited a Storm 9-3 run.
The run included a block by mid-dle hitter Carlie Bickett, an ace by outside hitter Val Reuter and a men-tal awareness play by setter Syd-ney Lebhan as she saw Morrison’s defense vacate the back right corner
BCR photo/Kevin HieronymusSt. Bede’s Christine Perona sends a shot at Princeton’s Taylor Clark (12) and Tieg Sis-ler (3) in the second set of Tuesday’s regional semifinal at St. Bede. The Lady Bruins advanced to the finals of their own regional with a 25-23, 25-21 victory.
Bureau Valley
senior set-ter Sydney
Lebahn sets up
the Storm Tuesday at the Storm
Cellar.
BCR photo/Dan Dwyer
St. Bede 2A Regional
Monday’s quarterfinal(4) Hall def. (5) Stark
County 25-22, 25-19Tuesday’s semifinals(1) Putnam County def.
(4) Hall 25-19, 25-11(3) St. Bede def. (2)
Princeton 25-23, 25-11Thursday’s finals
(1) PC (20-12) vs. (3) St. Bede (15-19), 6 p.m.
Bureau Valley 2A Regional
Monday’s quarterfinal(4) Morrison def. (5)
Prophetstown 25-15, 25-17.
Tuesday’s semifinals(1) Bureau Valley def.
(4) Morrision 25-13, 16-25, 25-12.
(3) Newman def. (2) Riverdale 25-19, 25-18.
Thursday’s finals(1) Bureau Valley (27-5)
vs. (4) Newman, 7:30 p.m.
Photo contributedMichaela and Brian Strom of Princeton are feeling like they’re on top of the world at Mount St. Helens in Wash-ington state.
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tie the game at 16 on a pair of aces by Julia Pohar.
PHS made a service error after a timeout with the game tied at 19. The Tigresses pulled even at 21 on a St. Bede hitting error, but would not score again.
Another service error on the Tigresses and an ace by Sadie Long pushed St. Bede up 23-21. Two hitting PHS errors, the first into the net and the second out of bounds, ended the match.
PHS coach Andy Puck was not pleased with his team’s play and attribut-ed it to not playing well under pressure.
“They outplayed us, they outcoached us, they were more aggressive, they wanted this game a lot more than us and in a sense, we gave up,” he said. “It’s all about rising to the occasion and big moments, and it hasn’t been that way all year for us.
“Did I expect to win? Yes. I expected to win regional, and I expected us to win sectional. I think the kids did. There’s a dif-ference between expect-ing and executing. We just weren’t able to do it all year.”
Long led the Lady Bru-ins with seven points, four aces and nine assists. Claire Dudek had four kills and two blocks, Bima had three blocks, and Pohar added nine digs.
For PHS (13-22), Schul-tz tallied 10 kills, Clark had 21 assists and five points, and Mady Cain had 10 digs.
PC 2, Hall 0: The Lady Devils had played so well in defeating Stark County in straight sets in Mon-day’s regional opener. They were unable to carry that momentum over against the top-seeded Lady Panthers who cruised to 25-19, 25-11 sets.
Hall coach Megan Uphoff said the Lady Dev-ils had been playing well, learning how to come back from their mistakes, but beat themselves Tuesday.
“I told the girls last night (PC) was going to come out swinging,
they’re going to come out on fire, and I didn’t expect anything less from them,” Uphoff said. “Our girls on the other hand, I’m not sure if they were just playing scared. They were timid, they were afraid to go after balls. It wasn’t what I expected them to come out with. It could have been nerves, it could have been a lot of things. But definitely could have played better.
“They’re a good team, and they’re going to be tough to beat even on a good night,” she said.
PC scored the first six points of the first set on the way to an 18-11 lead. Lauren Colby finished off
the win with an ace.A stuff block by 12 gave
PC an 8-1 lead in the sec-ond set. The Lady Panthers rolled to a 16-5 lead and were never threatened.
PC moves on to Thurs-day’s finals, seeking its first regional title since 1999.
“We are very excited to play for the champi-onship,” PC coach Amy Kreiser said. “The girls accomplished a big goal by getting 20 wins and they are ready to check the next goal off the list, a regional championship. It has been awhile since Putnam County has got-ten this far in the post season for volleyball, so
we are hopeful to come out ready to go and play as a team.
Colby served up 12 points for PC, including four aces. Annie Miller had 11 kills, and Paige Griffith added nine kills with 10 assists and six points.
While not playing its best game of the season, Hall ends showing great improvement from where it stood a year ago in Uphoff’s first season.
“Our record wasn’t great, but it was still better than last year. I’m proud of them how far they have come,” Uphoff said.
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BCR photos/Kevin HieronymusHall’s Brooke Keegan (above, from left), Jenna Lusietto and Hunter Galassi put up a block on PC’s Tori Smoode Tuesday at St. Bede. PC won in two sets. PC’s Lauren Colby (below, right) and Hall’s Brooke Keegan meet at the net in a battle of No. 4s, while Princeton’s Sarah Murray (below, left) charges the ball against St. Bede.
Lady BruinsFrom Page 11a
Hunting season in full swing
Photo contributeJake Quiram and Nick Hove of Princeton show off their deer taken in their final youth hunt.
The hunting seasons are in full swing now and sev-eral hunters are doing well. Archery deer season is here, and I talked to my friend Jim Smith, and he and his hunting partner, Tim Snowden, have each har-vested a couple of does. Jim said he didn’t get any chances at some bucks, but he was surprised he saw turkeys each day. So Jim, being the opportun-ist that he is, got a turkey permit in case he saw more.
Sure enough, a couple of days ago the turkeys gave him an opportunity. His angle was a tough one and when he fired his arrow, he was very close. When he got down to investigate, all he found were several feathers. He promised the next time, it would be different. I can’t wait till he comes home with a buck and a Tom.
Last weekend, a friend of mine saw me at the gas station and showed me a picture of a monster buck he found on his trail cam-era. He was headed out to see if he could find him. It was a great picture, and the buck had a marvelous rack. I didn’t count all the points but there must have been 14 or 16, plus
two drop tines that looked to be 8-10 inches long.
Now here is a great story. I love it when fathers and sons (or daughters) can hunt together. This hunt took place during the Youth Deer Season a few weeks back. Quint Quiram and Eric Hove have been accompanying their sons since they were 10 years old, and they wanted to do well since this was their last hunt in youth season due to age.
It was Sunday evening of the youth season, and the four of them headed out to their deer spots. Quint and Jacob were in their deer stand but then the wind changed. They got down and headed to the other end of their deer area where they had a ground blind.
They saw a big buck in the field so Jacob snuck down to the edge nearer to the field in hopes he could get a shot. The buck was about 60 yards in the field slowly walking. Jacob grunted on his call and
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and dropped a pretty tip shot just inside the line to grab a 14-8 advan-tage.
“Our middle hitters (Hoffert and Bickett) played really well for us tonight. I’m so proud of the way they played. Sydney put the ball where they could do something with it and they finished. Lind-sey had some really big kills for us tonight, and Carlie played strong around the net, too,” Bosnich said.
Back-to-back aces by Reuter cut the Morrison lead at 12-9, but the Fillies took advantage of mental errors and sluggish play by BV in the second set and came away with a 25-16 victory on a block by sopho-more middle hitter Brooke Starlow.
“I don’t know what was going on during there (in the second set). We just kind of got behind and could not really get anything going,” Bos-nich said.
BV struck first in game three on a block by right side hitter Ali Stilt-man and never took their foot off of the throttle.
A spike from Bickett off of the Morrison defense gave BV a 9-4 advantage and forced a Morrison timeout.
The break only provided a breath-er for the Storm to come out on a 10-4 run to put the game and match out of reach for the Fillies.
Excellent ball placement and movement by Lebahn opened
up holes in the Fillie defense and allowed BV’s hitters to take full advantage as she led her team to victory with 28 assists.
“Sydney did a wonderful job. She just works so hard, and she’s so smart with the plays she makes. She just knows what to do with the ball, and she made some great plays. She played real well and helped set up our middle hitters, and they came through for us and played amaz-ing,” Bosnich said.
Hoffert’s night ended with 13
kills, nine service points and four blocks while Carlie Bickett had six kills and six blocks during her strong performance.
Junior defensive specialist Savanna Dean provided a much-needed spark for the Storm, dropping in 10 service points while also providing 13 digs defensively.
The regional winner advances to the Pecatonica Sectional on Tues-day.
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ClAss 2A: #6 Knoxville (6-3) At #5 HAll (7-2)Game time: 1 p.m. Satur-
day, Nesti Stadium.BCR insider: Hall makes
its second straight playoff appearance, 22nd overall, including two state cham-pionships and a runner-up finish in 3A. They return to 2A again having reached the second round in 2013. Hall won its final four games to make its playoff push-ing, finishing strong with a 62-28 win over Princeton after a lackluster 14-13 win at Kewanee. ... Knoxville finished second in the Prai-rieland Blue Division behind Elmwood-Brimfield. The Blue Bullets have a point differen-tial of -2.9, a figure obscured by two losses combining for a 100-0 score (48-0 to Stark County in their season open-er and 52-0 to Abingdon in their last game). They have outscored their other seven opponents 197-123. Hall coach Randy Tieman said Knoxville runs a wing T/dou-ble wing and likes to run the ball. “We will have to be solid in the box,” he added. Knox-ville seeks its first playoff win since 2009 when it reached the second round.
Hall coach Randy tieman says: “It’s great to be at home the kids love playing here and the community really gets behind the team.”
stat sheet: Offense - Hall 29.2, K 21.9. Defense - Hall 19.3, K 24.8.
Playoff history: Appearanc-es - Hall 22, K 15. Consecu-tive - H 2, K 2. Record: Hall 33-19, N 11-14. Best finish: Hall 3A state champs, ‘95, ‘01; K - 3A semifinals 1988, 2A semifinals 1990.
enrollments: Hall 392, K 326.last year’s advancement:
Hall lost to second round (2A); Knoxville lost to Elm-wood-Brimfield 27-18 in sec-ond round (2A).
All-time series: First meeting.BCR pick: Hall.notes: Hall will be selling
playoff tickets in the gym
lobby from 5-8 p.m. Thurs-day. All tickets are $6.ClAss 3A: #7 st. Bede (6-3) At #2 tolono Unity (8-1).
Game time: 2 p.m. Satur-day at Tolono.
BCR insider: St. Bede didn’t expect to get this draw, facing a two-hour drive to Cham-paign County to Tolono. The Rockets are the Okaw Valley Conference champions, it’s lone loss coming in a Week 5 58-55 shootout with league rival Monticello. On the sea-son, the Rockets have out-scored their opponents 423-216. Unity has a rich tradition with four state runner-up fin-ishes, most recently as 2012, and an overall 40-23 playoff record in 11 appearances. The Rockets also met up with Bureau Valley in the 3A title game in 2005. ... The Bruins won its final two games over Orion and Sherrard to clinch its fifth straight playoff berth. St. Bede remains in Class 3A due to the private school enrollment multiplier having won recent playoff games. Of its six wins, the Bruins have only defeated one team (Orion) with a winning record, so they will have to step up their game. No doubt that will include a little of Justin Shaw’s running with a lot of James Brady’s passing.
stat sheet: Offense - SB 36.6, TU 47.0 Defense - SB 20.0, TU 24.0.
Playoff history: Appearanc-es - SB 15, TU 11. Consecu-tive - SB 5, TU 1. Record: SB 7-14, TU 40-23. Best finish: SB 2002 (2A) semifinalist; TU placed second in 2000 (2A), 2005 (3A), 2009 (3A), 2012 (3A).
enrollments: SB 495; TU 488.last year’s advancement:
SBA - lost to Winnebago 34-25 in 3A first round 31-7. TU - lost to Williamsville 45-7 in 3A quarterfinals.
All-time series: First meeting.Radio: WSOG 88.1 FM.BCR pick: Tolono Unity.• See more pairings/picks
on 14A.— Kevin Hieronymus
BCR photo/Dan DwyerBureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett takes a shot at the net Tuesday.
StormFrom Page 11a
Volleyball roundupLady Lions fall in regional semis
The volleyball season came to a close for LaMoille/Ohio in the Washburn Class 1A Regional Tues-day.
The Lady Lions fell to Midland 23-25, 25-16, 18-25 in semifinal play. L/O had defeated Midland twice this season.
Erika Zimmerlein led L/O with 12 kills, Alyssa Martin and Toni Law-rence had five kills each, and Paige
Conner added four. Ragen Forbes came up with 15 digs, and Riley Johnson added seven points with two aces and seven digs.
Top-seed Roanoke-Benson defeated Henry 25-15, 25-8 in the other regional semifinal. R-B and Midland will meet in Thursday’s regional finals. Henry ends the sea-son at 13-16-1.
At Oneida: Annawan advanced in 1A regional play with a 25-19, 25-18 win over Galva in Tuesday’s semifinals. Taylor Shaw had 10 kills,
Taylor Miller and Kayla DeMay had six kills each, Lakin Brau nine digs and three aces, and Rachael Peter-son added 19 assists.
Caitlin DeMay’s Bravettes (22-7) will face Wethersfield in Thursday’s regional title match at 6 p.m.
At Sterling: Defending regional champ L-P knocked out Mendota 25-11, 25-10 while Sterling topped Rock Falls 25-10, 16-25, 25-19 in Class 3A regional action Tuesday. L-P and Sterling will meet in Thurs-day’s finals at 6 p.m.
the buck turned sideways. Jacob thought it was now or never. He raised his black powder gun and shot. The buck dropped right on the spot.
Since the buck was not mov-ing, Jacob and Quint headed
out to the buck. Sure enough, Jacob’s shot was right on the mark. The buck was even bigger than they thought. The rack was a 12-pointer with 20 inch inside spread. After congratulating each other, they dressed the buck and headed back.
The other half of this story is that Nick and Eric Hove were hunting at another location not too far away. They were
in their ground blind when a buck walked toward them. This buck was by himself and kept coming at them. Then when he was about 20 yards away, Nick decided, “Now’s the time.” He shot and the buck lunged for-ward, went about 30 yards and dropped. Nick and Eric waited for a few minutes and when the buck didn’t move, they went out to check. Nick had to his
credit an eight-point buck.When I talked to Quint this
week, he told me that Jacob and Nick had been hunting with black powder since they were 10. At almost the same time in the evening, they had dropped two bucks. Both dads were very proud of their sons, and this day would be a memory that would last forever.
You can bet that Jacob and
Nick will never forget the day they got their bucks.
Congratulations!!!• Quick reminder: Spring Val-
ley Walleye Club members have until Saturday to get their dues in. This will make them eligible to fish in the “Members Only” tournament.
Lee Wahlgren is the BCR Out-door Columnist. Contact him at [email protected].
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Michaela and even more glad that through her encouragement, I kept it. I told my daughter at the end of a long physical day that I had the most fun I forever recall having had with her. I would not trade that date for anything in this world.”
It must have seemed like the top of world at that, some 8,300 feet high.
Mount St. Helens famously erupted in May of 1980 when 1,300 feet of the mountain was blown by the largest volcanic eruption in modern history. It remains an active volcano today, the mountain recreating its dome from within its crater.
Climbing this monster is no easy task. It is a difficult and challenging hike, to say the least.
The Stroms underwent a grueling two months of training to be up for the task, running 5Ks together to prepare for the big climb. The hike to the top on average takes 10-12 hours, Brian said, and is a gain in elevation of over 4,500 feet. In
addition, the ash from the moun-tain is deep, making it feel like you are walking on a beach, only uphill.
After completing their training, Strom said all they could do was pray for good weather.
“Our permits only allowed us to climb on a specific day, as they limit the number of climbers on the mountain. Our prayers were answered, as we began, 4 a.m. on a dark clear night, during a lunar eclipse where the moon turned red,” he said.
They continued their climb, and by sunrise had just cleared the tree line and could see the sun peeking up over Mount Adams to the east.
“It was definitely worth it getting up at 3 a.m., because we were able to watch the sunrise and the top of the tree line, and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen,” Michaela said.
Brian called it a “spectacular dis-play of the beauty of creation.”
At this point, Dad was having a hard time keeping up with the young, energetic athlete who couldn’t wait to get to the top. After hours of climbing boulder field after boulder field, the top was in
sight. The last 1,000 feet involved deep ash, and Brian said their calves were burning under the two steps forward, one step back chal-lenge that ash brought them.
It was at this venture, Brian said his daughter got a second wind, and left her dad literally in the dust as the top of the mountain came near.
“Standing on top, looking out for hundreds of miles in each direction, a clear crisp, beautiful fall day. Looking down, we could see the new dome of the mountain emerging from within, steam roll-ing off from the lava tubes below,” Brian said.
“The view at the top was amaz-ing. It was absolutely gorgeous,” Michaela said.
They sat and had lunch and admired the beauty and their accomplishment before heading back down. Michaela said it was a lot easier on the way down, because they got to slide down the ash.
“The boulder fields were a little rough though going down, but we made it,” Michaela said. “By the time we got back to the trail head
I was ready to go home. I was tired and exhausted, but it was totally worth it and if I had the choice to do it again, I would.”
And her dad would do it again, even if he had try to keep up with her.
• I’d like to express my condo-lences to the family of Lori Guerri-ni, who passed away last week. She was a tireless supporter of many events in Spring Valley, including the Walleye 5K and the Hall High School track. Her husband, Lou, once said she was tiny but mighty, and he wasn’t kidding.
Personally, I’m still reeling from the tragic death of St. Louis Cardi-nal rookie Oscar Taveras this week. Such a sad story. So much prom-ise, too long of a life ahead, taken much too soon.
On a much brighter note, I want to pass on best wishes to the upcoming nuptials of big leaguer J.A. Happ and fellow St. Bede alum, Morgan Cawley, this weekend. You’ve hit a home run this time, J.A.
Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at [email protected].
HieronymusFrom Page 11a
BCR Pigskin Prognosticators
Kevin Hieronymus’ picks for area playoff games. All games Saturday except as indicated
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FARM LAND AUCTIONThe Following 80 ACRES will be offered
for Public Auction on:
SAT., NOV. 22, 2014TIME: 10:00 A.M.View Listing on website:
www.tumblesonauction.comThe Auction will be Held at the
Boyd’s Grove Church in Bradford, ILLocated 3 Miles East of Bradford, IL
80 ACRESFarm Location is 8 Miles East of Bradford, IL
Thence North 1 Mile on 1925 E StreetSection 17 Wheatland Township 80 Acres
More or Less Bureau CountyLEGAL DESCRIPTION
N SE-Section 17IMPROVEMENTS
26’ X 48’ Machine Shed & Old Wood Corn CribTERMS FOR FARM
10% Down Day of Auction and Balance Due byJanuary 1, 2015. Taxes for the year of 2014 willbe paid by the Seller. Taxes Thereafter will bepaid by the Buyer. Possession will be March 1,2015. Owner Reserves the Right to Accept orReject Any or All Bids.
JOHN R. BLAISDELLESTATE
EXECUTOR: JERRIMIAH F. BLAISDELLATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: Karrsten Goettel
TUMBLESON AUCTIONCOMPANY, PRINCETON, ILAUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARYTUMBLESON
For Info/Farm Packet Please Call815-872-1852 or E-mail: [email protected]
INVENTORYREDUCTION AUCTIONThe Following will be sold at the ON SITE
LOCATION which is Located at the West Endof the Westclox Building in Peru, IL on Rt. 6 on:SUNDAY, NOV. 9, 2014
TIME: 10:00 A.M.View Listing & Photos on website:www.tumblesonauction.com
COLLECTOR AUTOMOBILES: 1953 FordCustom Line 3 Speed w/ Over Drive 3.5 L 215CID Inline 6 Cyl w/ Around 67,000 Miles, 1968Ford Mustang 200 Sprint Motor 6 Cyl –NewTop, New Vinyl, New Brakes & 2008 RoketaShooter 249 CC w/ Remote Start, Alarm & NewBatteryLG. COLLECTION OF QUALITY TOOLS:Dewalt: 24 Volt-Hammer Drills, Circular Saw,12 Volt Flashlight, 12 Volt Drill w/ 2 Batteries,18 Volt Finishing Nailer, 36 Volt Circular Saw-Complete Kit w/ Battery, Charger & Kit Box,Finishing Nailer D51256, 14.4 Volt Brad Nailer,8 In Stack Dado Set & Contractor Wheel Brl;Skil: Band Saw, Bench Grinder, Drill Press,Miter Saw, Disc/Sander; Bosch: ConcreteSaw, Router Cabinet, 12 Volt Kit w/ Box &Screw Gun; Milwaukee: 4 ReciprocatingSaws in Kit Box, 1 & 1 1/8 Rotary Hammers,Impact Wrench & Radio; Porter Cable: AirCompressors Including 3.5 Gal 135 PSI, 4 Gal.135 PSI 3 Horse & 6 Gal. 150 PSI, Heavy DutyJig Saw, Air Hammer, 3/8 Angle Reverse Drill, �Reverse Drill; Ryobi Screw Gun; 2 Delta 36-726Fence Type 2; Rigid Cement Saw; DevilbissAir Brush; 2 Ingersol Rand Impact Air Guns;Senco SJS Nailer; Tenoning Jig; Manifoldw/ Regulators; Drill Bit Sets; Wire & KnottedWheels; Various Size Circular Saw Blades,Planer Blades Including Delta Planer, BandSaw & Circular Saw Blades; Dewalt AbrasiveWheels, Various Impact Ready Holesaws,Various Drill Bits, Adapters, Staples & Nails;Various Size: Micrometers, Caliper Micro Kits& Carbide Router Bits; 2 MTB Bikes; ManyHousehold Items Too Numerous to List!!! Thisis Only a Partial Listing-Many More Tools Dayof Auction!!!
BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOISSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014
10:00 A.M.THE UNDERSIGNED WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING TRACT AT
PUBLIC AUCTION AT WISE GUYS BANQUET ROOM2205 NORTH MAIN STREET PRINCETON, IL 61356.
This farm represents some the most productive soils in Illinois. The farm iswell located just 2 miles South of Princeton, Illinois bordering 1250 NorthAvenue on the North and 1950 East Street on the West.TRACT 1: 68.43 +/- Acres located in part of the Southeast Quarter ofSection 32 Princeton Township (T16N R 9E) Bureau County, Illinois.PPN: 16-32-400-002. 2013 Taxes payable 2014 were $1,270. The PIis Estimated at 131 using Optimum Crop Productivity Rating For IllinoisSoils. Soils on the farm consist of Atterberry, Sable, Greenbush, Rozetta,Fayette and Edgington Silt Loam. Tillable acres are estimated at 65.35 perFSA records. There are two older grain bins and a shed on the farm. Thefarm will be offered as a single tract.
SELLER:
PATRICIA R. WOOD ESTATEJOHN ISAACSON – ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
TERMS OF THE SALEThe farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis based on surveyed acres.The successful bidder will be required to pay ten percent (10%) down theday of the auction and the balance will be due on or before December 30,2014. Taxes for 2014 will be provided as a credit to the purchaser basedon 2013 taxes. The farm is leased for the 2014 crop year and the Sellershall retain the income for 2014. Open tenancy for 2015. A title policy in theamount of the purchase price, subject to standard and usual exceptions,will be furnished to the buyer at closing. All announcements made day ofsale take precedence over previous advertised or announced terms and/orconditions. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Currentsurvey will be provided.
SALE CONDUCTED BY:UNITED COUNTRY DAHL REAL ESTATE
102 NORTH MAIN WALNUT, ILLINOIS815 379-2447
DARRELL R. DAHL ROBERT K. JOHNSONAUCTIONEER LIC#440.000235 AUCTIONEER LIC# 440.000611
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16A • Marketplace • Thursday, October 30, 2014 Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com
LA MOILLECOMMUNITY UNITSCHOOL DISTRICT
#303BUREAU AND LEE
COUNTIESNOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARINGNOVEMBER 17, 2014
The Board ofEducation of the LaMoille Community UnitSchool District #303 willhold a Public Hearing,Monday, November 17,2014 at 6:45 p.m. in thelibrary at the La MoilleHigh School located at801 S. Main Street, LaMoille, Illinois.
The purpose of
said hearing will be toreceive public commenton a proposed waiverapplication to waiveout of district studenttuition for full-timeemployees of District#303.
Jeff Pinter, SecretaryBoard of Education
La Moille CommunityUnit School District
#303Published in the BureauCounty Republican Oct.30, 2014.
BIDSThe City of Princeton
invites sealed bids tocash rent the LogisticFarm land located at thenorth edge of Princetonoff of Progress Drive
totaling approximately133 acres for a 3 yearlease beginning January1, 2015. Bid packetscan be obtained at CityHall, 2 S. Main Street,Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sealedbids clearly marked“Cash Rent” must besubmitted on or before2:00 p.m. on Thursday,November 13th, 2014,at which time all bidswill be publicly openedand read in the City HallCouncil Chambers. TheCity reserves the right torefuse any and all bids.Published in the BureauCounty Republican Oct.30, Nov. 1, 4, 6, 8 and11, 2014.
SUMMARY STATEMENT OFSUPERVISOR’S REPORT-
MACON TOWNSHIPTotal Beginning Fund Balance $72,725.42
Total Revenues 54,113.18Total Expenses 65,888.79Closing Fund Balance $60,949.81Subscribed and sworn to this 14th day of August
2014./s/Paul Barry, Supervisor
I, Eldon Eigsti, Clerk of Macon Township,Bureau County, Illinois, do hereby certify that theabove is a true copy of the Annual Supervisor’sreport for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
/s/Eldon EigstiTownship Clerk
ANNUAL SUPERVISOR’S REPORTRevenue Summary
Property Tax $46,423.37Replacement Tax 3,048.39Interest Income 168.45Miscellaneous 4,472.97
Total Revenue $54,113.18Expenditure Summary
All expenditures of (more than$1,000.00)
Bunker Hill Cemetery Assoc. $1,700.00Mount Pleasant Cemetery Assoc. 1,200.00Toirma Insurance 2,573.00Manlius Oil Co. Inc 1,843.75All other expenditures of
(less than $1,000.00) $54,675.79All Salaries under $25,000
Don Andrews Bob FosterGaile Arnold David FosterJill Arnold John JoosSteve Arnold John MecumKent Balensiefen Mark MillerPaul Barry Mark StetsonEldon Eigsti Steve Wright
Total Expenditures $65,888.79
Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.30, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOISEUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation )organized and doing business existing under )and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, )
Plaintiff, )vs. )
BRITTANY N. SHANK, )and Unknown Owners and Non-Record )Claimants, )
Defendants. )No. 14-CH-55
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ANDNOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
The requisite Affidavit for Publication havingbeen filed, notice is hereby given to, BRITTANYN. SHANK and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosureand Other Relief has been commenced in theCircuit Court of Bureau County, by said Plaintiffagainst you, praying for the foreclosure of a certainmortgage conveying the premises legally describedas follows:
Lot 1 in Block 2 in the Village of Ohio,formerly Albrecht, situated in BureauCounty, Illinois
PIN: 04-09-329-003COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 N. Main Street,
Ohio, ILAnd which said mortgage was made by
BRITTANY N. SHANK, as Mortgagor, to EurekaSavings Bank as Mortgagee; to wit: that certainMortgage, dated December 21, 2010, and recordedas Document 2010R-06296; that Summons was dulyissued out of Court against you as provided by law,and that the said Complaint is now pending forforeclosure of said mortgage and for other relief.
The name of the title holder of record to saidpremises is: BRITTANY N. SHANK
Now therefore, unless YOU, the above saidDefendants, file your Appearance and Answer tothe Complaint in said action in the office of theClerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County, 700South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61350, on or beforeNovember 29, 2014, default may be entered againstyou at any time after that day and a judgmententered in accordance with the prayer for relief insaid Complaint.Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.
PRINCETON 405 Back-bone Road East. Friday,October 31, 8am-3pm;Saturday, November 1,8am-12pm.
MULTI-FAMILY SALE .Hunting items, cargo trail-ers, wicker daybed, dogpen, dog house, too manyitems to mention
PRINCETON In The Coun-try, 2 bedroom apartment.Access to lake for fishingavailable. Water, sewer,garbage provided. $550 amonth + deposit. Refer-ences & application re-quired. 815-303-1865
Items $1,000 or lesscan run FREE for 1week. Limit of 5 lines.Up to 3 items with priceand price totaling under$1,000. 1 ad per house-hold per week.
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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 is800 927-9275
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155 Acres - 2 TractsAUCTION - November 21
Quality Soils/2 miles Eastof LaRose or 25 milesNortheast of Peoria inMarshall County/LorandaGroup/800-716-8189/
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON,ILLINOIS
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL )ASSOCIATION )
Plaintiff, )-v.- )
ISMAEL SALZAR, et al )Defendant )
12 CH 00072NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on April 4, 2013, anagent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at11:30 a.m. on November 20, 2014, at the officeof Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., TenPark Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder, as set forthbelow, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 221 BARTONSTREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362
Property Index No. 18-35-331-012. The realestate is improved with a single family resi-dence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bidby certified funds at the close of the sale pay-able to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. The balance,including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund,which is calculated on residential real estate atthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereofof the amount paid by the purchaser not toexceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer,is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No feeshall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring theresidential real estate pursuant to its credit bidat the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi-tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential realestate whose rights in and to the residential realestate arose prior to the sale. The subject prop-erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spe-cial assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale withoutany representation as to quality or quantity oftitle and without recourse to Plaintiff and in“AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject toconfirmation by the court. Upon payment in fullof the amount bid, the purchaser will receive aCertificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaserto a deed to the real estate after confirmationof the sale. The property will NOT be openfor inspection and plaintiff makes no repre-sentation as to the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonished to checkthe court file to verify all information. If thisproperty is a condominium unit, the purchaserof the unit at the foreclosure sale, other thana mortgagee, shall pay the assessments andthe legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).If this property is a condominium unit which ispart of a common interest community, the pur-chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by The Condominium Property Act,765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.
Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need aphoto identification issued by a governmentagency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in orderto gain entry into the foreclosure sale roomin Cook County and the same identificationfor sales held at other county venues. Forinformation, examine the court file or contactPlaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-22056.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION OneSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visitThe Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTHFRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE,IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No.14-12-22056 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 CaseNumber: 12 CH 00072 TJSC#: 34-18176
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’sattorney is deemed to be a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose.I631031Published in the Bureau County RepublicanOct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.
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NOTICENotice is hereby given
that the Members of theCounty Board of BureauCounty, Illinois, willmeet at the Court Housein Princeton, Illinois,in Regular Session onTues., November 11,2014 at 6:30 p.m. andthat all claims must befiled with the CountyClerk of said Countyon or before Friday,October 31, 2014.
/s/ Kamala S.Hieronymus
County ClerkPublished in the BureauCounty Republican Oct.30, 2014.
CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE THIRTEENTHJUDICIAL CIRCUITBUREAU COUNTY,
ILLINOISESTATE OF )ANNA JEAN BELL, )
DECEASED )NO. 2014-P-80
CLAIM NOTICENotice is given of
the death of Anna JeanBell. Letters of officewere issued to John D.Engelbrecht of 15435810 N Avenue, Tiskilwa,IL 61368 as IndependentExecutor whose attor-neys are Angel, Isaacson& Tracy, 111 ParkAvenue East, Princeton,
Illinois 61356.Claims against the
estate may be filed inthe Office of the Clerkof the Court, BureauCounty Courthouse,700 South Main Street,Princeton, Illinois 61356,or with the IndependentExecutor, or both, onor before May 1, 2015,or, if mailing or deliv-ery of a notice from theIndependent Executoris required by Section
18-3 of the Probate Actof 1975, the date statedin that notice. Any claimnot filed on or beforethat date is barred.Copies of a claim filedwith the clerk mustbe mailed or deliveredto the IndependentExecutor and to theattorneys within 10 daysafter it has been filed.
Dated this 28th day ofOctober, 2014.Angel, Isaacson & Tracy
Attorneys for Estate111 Park Avenue East
Princeton, IL 61356815-875-6551
Published in the BureauCounty Republican Oct.30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.
14-071622IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
MIDFIRST BANK; )Plaintiff, )
vs. )NICKI L. ROBINSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS)AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; )UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; )
Defendants, )14 CH 24
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant
to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled cause on July 17, 2014, Intercounty JudicialSales Corporation will on Wednesday, November19, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the office ofHB Wilkinson Title Co., 108 Park Avenue West,Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidderfor cash, the following described mortgaged realestate:
LOT 11 IN BLOCK 138 IN DALZELL’SFOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITYOF SPRING VALLEY, EXCEPTINGTHEREFROM THE UNDERLYING COALAND FIRECLAY WITH THE RIGHT TODIG, MINE AND REMOVE THE SAMEWITHOUT ENTERING UPON THESURFACE OF SAID PREMISES, ALLLYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THECOUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATEOF ILLINOIS.
P.I.N. 18-33-427-004.Commonly known as 1043 West Dakota Street,
Spring Valley, IL 61362.The improvement on the property consists of
a single family residence. If the subject mortgagedreal estate is a unit of a common interest communi-ty, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgageeshall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium PropertyAct.
Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal-ance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds. The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion.
For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’sAttorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC,2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015.(847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 14-071622.I630382Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.16, 23 and 30, 2014.
SUMMARY STATEMENT OFROAD DISTRICT TREASURER
MACON TOWNSHIPTotal Beginning Fund Balance $40,694.35Total Revenues 83,553.50
Total Expenses 76,887.98Closing Fund Balance $47,359.87Subscribed and sworn to this 14th day ofAu-
gust, 2014./s/Paul Barry, Treasurer
I, Eldon Eigsti, clerk of Macon Township,Bureau County, Illinois, do hereby certify that theabove is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’sreport for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
/s/Eldon Eigsti, Township ClerkRevenue Summary
Property Tax $64,044.91Replacement Tax 6,955.56Interest Income 53.72Miscellaneous 12,535.31
Total Revenue $83,553.50Expenditure Summary
All expenditures (of more than $1,000.00)TORIMA Insurance $3,553.00Bonnell Industries, Inc 4,331.31Martin Equipment Inc 4,228.46Bureau County Highway Dept 6,116.06Metal Culverts Inc 1,406.38Fox Excavating 4,187.50Advanced Asphalt 4,715.80Manlius Oil Inc. 8,445.98PMS Inc 7,106.50AgView FS Inc 6,891.57All other expenditures of (less
than $1,000) 25,905.42Salaries under $2,000.00
Travis DeSplinter, Ron DeVenney,David foster, Blake Balensiefen
Total Expenditures $76,887.98Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.30, 2014.
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
MIDFIRST BANK; )Plaintiff, )
vs. )NICKI L. ROBINSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS)AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; )UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; )
Defendants, )14 CH 24
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur-
suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure enteredin the above entitled cause on July 17, 2014,Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will onWednesday, November 19, 2014, at the hourof 9:00 a.m. in the office of HB Wilkinson TitleCo., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois61356, sell to the highest bidder for cash, thefollowing described mortgaged real estate:
P.I.N. 18-33-427-004.Commonly known as 1043 West Dakota
Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.The improvement on the property consists
of a single family residence. If the subject mort-gaged real estate is a unit of a common interestcommunity, the purchaser of the unit otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 ofthe Condominium Property Act.
Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds,balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds. The property will NOT be open forinspection.
For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’sAttorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC,2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number14-071622.I630382Published in the Bureau County RepublicanOct. 16, 23 and 30, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; )Plaintiff, )
vs. )DAVID JOHN RICHARD GREENE AKA DAVID )GREENE; ANTHONY JAMES ANDREW )GREENE AKA ANTHONY GREENE; MICHAEL )PAUL THOMAS GREENE AKA MICHAEL )GREENE; CITY OF PRINCETON; UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; )
Defendants, )14 CH 37
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-
ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in theabove entitled cause Intercounty Judicial SalesCorporation will on Wednesday, December 3,2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB WilkinsonTitle Co., 108 Park Avenue West, Princeton,Illinois 61356, sell to the highest bidder forcash, the following described mortgaged realestate:
Commonly known as 926 West PutnamStreet, Princeton, Illinois 61356.
P.I.N. 16-17-208-001.The improvement on the property consists
of a single family residence. If the subject mort-gaged real estate is a unit of a common interestcommunity, the purchaser of the unit otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 ofthe Condominium Property Act.
Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds,balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds.
The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion.
For information call The Sales Departmentat Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman AnselmoLindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville,Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Biddinginstructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hoursprior to sale. F14030174I632000Published in the Bureau County RepublicanOct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOISHOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, )A corporation, )
Plaintiff, )vs. )
TIMOTHY R. WESTFALL, CHRISTY J. )WESTFALL, DISCOVER BANK, )CAPITAL ONE BANK, ILLINOIS )DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, )INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, )UNKNOWN OWNERS and )NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, )
Defendants. )Case No. 2014-CH-10
NOTICE OF SALEPlease take notice that pursuant to a
Judgment entered on July 17, 2014, the Sheriffof Bureau County will conduct a sale of thepremises involved herein on November 25,2014 in the Bureau County Courthouse, FirstFloor Lobby, 700 South Main Street, Princeton,Illinois at 10:00 a.m. at which time you mayappear if you see fit.
The name, address and telephone numberof the person to contact for information regard-ing the real estate is: Joe Brizgis at hometownnational Bank, 260 Bucklin Street, LaSalle, IL61301 (815) 223-7300.
The common address and other commondescription of any of the real estate are:1221 Elliott Lane and Lots 14 and 21 in Timberridge Subdivision Phase III, located in the EastHalf of the Southeast quarter of Section 35and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter ofSection 36, township 16 North, Range 9 East ofthe Fourth Principal Meridian;ALL SITUATEDIN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
A description of the improvements on thereal estate: None.
The time specified in the Judgment if anywhen the real estate may be inspected prior tosale: None.
Terms of the Sale: 10% certified funds orcash at the time of successful bid, balance incertified funds upon delivery of certificate ofsale.
Prospective bidders are admonished tocheck the tax curt file to verify all information.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser will receive a certificate of sale thatwill entitle the purchaser to a deed of the realestate after confirmation of the sale.
The sale is subject to confirmation by thecourt.
The sale is without recourse to Plaintiff .The subject property is subject to general
real estate taxes against said real estate and isoffered for sale as is.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR THIRTY (30)DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDEROF POSSESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITHSECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOISMORTGAGE FORCLOSURE ACT.
HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK,A Corporation, Plaintiff
By: /s/Thomas A Tonozzi, Their AttorneyThomas A. TonozziAttorney for Plaintiff222 East St. Paul StreetSpring Valley, IL 61362(815)664-2395Published in the Bureau County RepublicanOct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF BUREAU -PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; )Plaintiff, )
vs. )DAVID JOHN RICHARD GREENE AKA DAVID )GREENE; ANTHONY JAMES ANDREW )GREENE AKA ANTHONY GREENE; MICHAEL)PAUL THOMAS GREENE AKA MICHAEL )GREENE; CITY OF PRINCETON; UNKNOWN )OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; )
Defendants, )14 CH 37
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-
ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in theabove entitled cause Intercounty Judicial SalesCorporation will on Wednesday, December 3, 2014,at the hour of 9:00 a.m., HB Wilkinson Title Co., 108Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356, sell tothe highest bidder for cash, the following describedmortgaged real estate:
LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 IN SUBDIVISIONOF LOT 6 IN FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISIONOF A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OFSECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH,RANGE 9, EAST OF THE FOURTHPRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS PLATTEDAND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’SOFFICE OF BUREAU COUNTY,ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK “C” AT PAGE62; SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY,ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 926 West Putnam Street,Princeton, Illinois 61356.
P.I.N. 16-17-208-001.The improvement on the property consists of
a single family residence. If the subject mortgagedreal estate is a unit of a common interest communi-ty, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgageeshall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium PropertyAct.
Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal-ance within 24 hours, by certified funds. Norefunds.
The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information call The Sales Department at
Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo LindbergLLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instruc-tions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior tosale. F14030174I632000Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL )ASSOCIATION )
Plaintiff, )-v.- )
ISMAEL SALZAR, et al )Defendant )
12 CH 00072NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on April 4, 2013, anagent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at11:30 a.m. on November 20, 2014, at the office ofRussell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten ParkAve. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at publicauction to the highest bidder, as set forth below,the following described real estate:
A PART OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 INBLOCK 23 IN O’BEIRNE’S FIRSTADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRINGVALLEY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK23; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONGTHE SOUTHWEST CORNER OFLOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK 23; THENCENORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINEOF SAID LOT 8, 60.00 FEET; THENCEEASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THESOUTH LINE OF THE LOTS 7 AND 8IN BLOCK 23, 75.00 FEET; THENCESOUTHEASTERLY 79.17 TO A POINTON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 6 IN SAIDBLOCK 23, WHICH POINT IS 35.00FEED NORTH OF THE SOUTHEASTCORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCESOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINEOF SAID LOT, 35.00 FEET TO THESOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT6; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THESOUTH LINE OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 INSAID BLOCK 23, 150.00 FEET TO THEPOINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTINGTHEREFROM THE UNDERLYINGCOAL, FIRECLAY, AND OTHERMINERALS, TOGETHER WITH THERIGHT TO DIG, MINE AND REMOVETHE SAME WITHOUT ENTERINGUPON THE SURFACES THEREOF, ALLLYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THECOUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATEOF ILLINOIS.
Commonly known as 221 BARTON STREET,SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362
Property Index No. 18-35-331-012. The realestate 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 toThe Judicial Sales Corporation. No third partychecks will be accepted. The balance, includingthe Judicial sale fee for Abandoned ResidentialProperty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-lated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 foreach $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certifiedfunds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four(24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgageeacquiring the residential real estate pursuant to itscredit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgmentcreditor, or other lienor acquiring the residentialreal estate whose rights in and to the residentialreal estate arose prior to the sale. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quantity of title andwithout recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condi-tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid,the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale thatwill entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estateafter confirmation of the sale. The property willNOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes norepresentation as to the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonished to check thecourt file to verify all information. If this propertyis a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit atthe foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shallpay the assessments and the legal fees required byThe Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominiumunit which is part of a common interest community,the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure saleother than a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by The Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photoidentification issued by a government agency (driv-er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entryinto the foreclosure sale room in Cook Countyand the same identification for sales held at othercounty venues. For information, examine the courtfile or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGEROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630)794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-22056.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One SouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650(312) 236-SALE You can also visit The JudicialSales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 daystatus report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTHFRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-22056Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH00072 TJSC#: 34-18176
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attor-ney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting tocollect a debt and any information obtained will be
used for that purpose.I631031Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOISHOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK, )A corporation, )
Plaintiff, )vs. )
TIMOTHY R. WESTFALL, CHRISTY J. )WESTFALL, DISCOVER BANK, )CAPITAL ONE BANK, ILLINOIS )DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, )INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, )UNKNOWN OWNERS and )NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, )
Defendants. )Case No. 2014-CH-10
NOTICE OF SALEPlease take notice that pursuant to a Judgment
entered on July 17, 2014, the Sheriff of BureauCounty will conduct a sale of the premises involvedherein on November 25, 2014 in the Bureau CountyCourthouse, First Floor Lobby, 700 South MainStreet, Princeton, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. at whichtime you may appear if you see fit.
The name, address and telephone number ofthe person to contact for information regardingthe real estate is: Joe Brizgis at hometown nationalBank, 260 Bucklin Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 (815)223-7300.
The common address and other commondescription of any of the real estate are:1221 Elliott Lane and Lots 14 and 21 in Timber ridgeSubdivision Phase III, located in the East Half ofthe Southeast quarter of Section 35 and the WestHalf of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, town-ship 16 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth PrincipalMeridian;ALL SITUATED IN BUREAU COUNTY,ILLINOIS.
A description of the improvements on the realestate: None.
The time specified in the Judgment if any whenthe real estate may be inspected prior to sale: None.
Terms of the Sale: 10% certified funds or cashat the time of successful bid, balance in certifiedfunds upon delivery of certificate of sale.
Prospective bidders are admonished to checkthe tax curt file to verify all information.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser will receive a certificate of sale that willentitle the purchaser to a deed of the real estateafter confirmation of the sale.
The sale is subject to confirmation by the court.The sale is without recourse to Plaintiff .The subject property is subject to general real
estate taxes against said real estate and is offeredfor sale as is.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAININ POSSESSION FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTERTHE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF
THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE ACT.HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK,
A Corporation, PlaintiffBy: /s/Thomas A Tonozzi, Their Attorney
Thomas A. TonozziAttorney for Plaintiff222 East St. Paul StreetSpring Valley, IL 61362(815)664-2395Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2014.
NEPONSET FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTPUBLIC NOTICEAPRIL 30, 2014
Beginning Fund Balance May 1, 2013 $ 369,115INCOME:Bureau County PropertyTaxes $ 51,851Interest Income 3,483State of Illinois Replacement Tax 2,064TOIRMA Fund 123
Total Income $57,521EXPENSES:Chuck Hay Insurance 8,852Technology Assigned Risk 4,622Illinois Fire Store 3,768Ameren 3,139Alexis Fire 2,139Manlius Oil 1,779William Stewart 1,350S~ndry Fire Equipment 1,294Rusell English 1,140Depreciation 40,901Other 3,612
Total Expenses $72,596Fund Balance as of April 3D, 2014 $354,040
Published in the Bureau County Republican Oct.30, 2014.
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Gallery on 34 is ready for customersNew resale shop opens on Princeton’s Main Street
PRINCETON — Gallery on 34, a resale shop, recent-ly opened its doors at 110 N. Main St. in Princeton.
Kim and Don Mitchell opened the business that sells furniture and antiques that has been repainted
such as dressers and end tables, plus offering home decor items like pillows, etc.
It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and on Sundays in November and December only.
“We moved here from Peoria,” said Kim Mitchell. “We loved the house and decided to open the busi-
ness downstairs and live upstairs.”
Items sold at the store are bought by the Mitchells at auctions and then refur-bished before selling them.
“Our inventory changes weekly as we bring in items we have in storage,” she said.
Don Mitchell, originally from the Kewanee area, is also involved in Gallery on 34 as well as being a build-er.
Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
BCR photo/Lyle GantherKim Mitchell of Gallery on 34 stands next to one of the items that has been refurbished at the resale shop that recently opened at 110 N. Main St. in Princeton.
FFSB announces promotionsOTTAWA — First Fed-
eral Savings Bank of Otta-wa recently announced the promotions of several employees.
Laurence Bartman has been promoted from senior vice president and chief financial officer to co-president and CEO. Effective Oct. 1, Bartman will join current president and CEO Tony Kensinger in his new role. Kensinger will retire in June 2015.
Also promoted was Konni Rodeghier to senior vice president of lending. She has been with the bank since 1993 and was
most recently vice presi-dent of lending.
Controller Walter Manijak was promoted to vice president and chief financial officer. He has been with the bank since 1982 and worked directly with Bartman since 1987.
Dena Weber, senior
vice president of oper-ations, rounds out the bank’s senior manage-ment team.
The bank has 12 branches in Walnut, Amboy, LaSalle, Peru, Mendota, Ottawa, Morris, Rock Falls, Shorewood, Streator and Elgin.
WeberRodeghierManijakBartman
Nurse practitioner joins Perry Memorial Hospital
PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital has announced the perma-nent addition of a new nurse practitioner.
Karen S. Nenne, FNP, has joined the staff of Perry Memorial Hos-pital and is now seeing patients in the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic along with Dr. Arnold Faber, Dr. Robert Mestan and Trudy Argu-bright, CFNP.
Nenne attended the Methodist School of Nursing in Peoria, where she earned her diploma in nursing. She graduated from Illinois State Uni-versity in Normal with her master’s degree in advanced nursing prac-tice; family nurse practi-tioner. She has 27 years of nursing experience and two years of advanced practice nursing in a fam-ily practice setting, treat-
ing patients of all ages.To schedule an appoint-
ment, call the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic at 815-875-4531.
Karen S. Nenne
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‘Fall’-ing in love with wedding decorBy Goldie Currie
Brides are falling in love this season — with autumn wedding decor, that is.
Florists in the Illinois Valley are talking about the fall trends they are see-ing more brides choose as they plan their dream day.
Julia Cain, owner of Flowers by Julia in Prince-ton, said when it comes to fall wedding decor, more brides tend to lean toward the outdoorsy, earthy look. She sees a lot of berries mixed in with the floral arrangements, and items like twigs, gourds and wheat used as accents. Fall is also when a lot of burlap and twine can be seen tied around vases or flower bouquets to add that extra something special.
One of the more popular trends right now is incor-porating baby’s breath in the decor. Whether it’s placed in mason jars for
the table centerpieces, arranged in antique-look-ing fruit jars for an extra touch near the guest book or even placed in small clusters on church pews for an added accent. Some brides are even opting to use a bundle of baby’s breath as their wedding bouquet.
Cain said gray seems to be the popular color trend right now. She is seeing more gray bridesmaid dresses, gray tuxedos and even gray as a main color scheme for the event.
Lori Mudge, owner of De’vine Flowers in Gran-ville and Oglesby, is also seeing that outdoor, nat-ural look. She explained more brides are wanting that look as if the decor was just picked from the garden.
She’s seeing a lot of brides selecting more wildflower arrangements and adding accents like cattails, feathers and lotus pods to give it an even more earthy touch.
Mudge hasn’t noticed any specific color schemes in her area, but she said fall is when brides choose more muted colors in their decor, such as soft browns, pinks, purples and oranges.
In the Spring Valley area, wedding designer Connie Miles of Valley Flowers is seeing many turn to lil-ies and Gerber daisies, which she and Cain both said are a favorite because they can come in any color tone or size.
Miles said she’s also see-ing more brides using the burlap and lace mixture, which comes from the ‘70s era. The look sets the tone for a more country chic wedding.
Lanterns are also a new favorite with weddings. They can be used as a soft, unique lighting source for either the church or venue; they can sit on tables, be hung from the ceilings or line an aisle.
Miles and Cain both are seeing more brides
looking to their grooms for decor inspiration. To them, it seems more brides are wanting to add
that little masculine touch to reflect the personali-ty of the groom, whether it’s choosing more darker
tones, adding a woodsy feel to the theme or even incorporating a little cam-ouflage here and there.
How to choose flowers for your wedding dayA wedding would just
not be the same without flowers. Every bride wants her wedding to be mem-orable and her choice of flowers or arrangements should reflect her specific taste and personality. Her flowers should create a theme to make her wed-ding day special and pro-vide the finishing touch to this very special day.
Understand that there are no right or wrong choices when selecting flowers for your wed-ding. It is your own per-sonal choice, as your own preferences are the most important part, as well as having a basic understand-ing of what works well for the theme you’ve chosen and your budget. You can also expect a good florist
to provide you with help-ful advice, so be prepared to ask plenty of questions and to run ideas past your florist once you reach that stage. Some basics to grasp before getting into the details include:
• Remember that less is more. Flowers are the splash of color, the orna-mentation on top of many other already beautiful
parts of a wedding.• Good positioning and
use of inexpensive foli-age can create the sense that you have more floral arrangements than you actually do.
• Your florist must share your vision, or it’s time to find one who does.
Start by looking through bridal maga-zines, books and even
gardening books that focus on flowers. If you don’t already have an idea of the types of flowers you’d like to have, simply looking at beautifully pho-tographed flowers can be a lovely way to start get-ting an idea of what you like. Even consider taking a tour of a local Botanical Garden or a greenhouse where flowers are on dis-
play, to get a real feel for how the flowers appear.
• Learn the different meanings of the flowers so that this can play a part in your decision; you might want to express certain sentiments through the “language of flowers”.
• There are some clas-sic wedding flowers with
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BCR photo/Goldie CurrieFuture fall bride, Sarah Maxwell of Princeton, looks over a selection of fall wedding decor items available at Flowers by Julia. This season, brides are leaning toward an outdoorsy, earthy look for their big day. Popular decor items include mason jars and lanterns for centerpieces; twigs, gourds and wheat as accents and muted colors in the flower decor, such as soft browns, pinks, purples and oranges.
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Make your big day as unique as you are(BPT) Weddings are
steeped in tradition — no matter whom you are or where you live. But what if you’re not interested in wearing the same dress your mother did, getting married in the same loca-tion your sister did or wearing something blue?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Plenty of brides search for ways to make their special day as unique as they are. Here are five ways to put your own spe-cial spin on this classic tra-dition.
• A guest book you’ll use. Signing the guest book is a common tradition at most weddings; you’ve probably signed a few in your life-time. After the wedding is over, however, this price-less keepsake often dis-appears into a box never to be seen again. Break from tradition by creating a guest book you’ll actu-ally use. Take a trip to the book store with your partner and browse the coffee table books. Once you find one that inter-ests both of you, claim it as your guest book. Your wedding guests can sign their names in the mar-gins and afterwards you’ll be left with a permanent, functional guest book to display for visitors and friends.
• Dance under the stars. Looking to create a one-
of-a-kind wedding? Don’t rent the same ballroom as all of your friends. Host your reception outdoors. You can rent a dance floor from a local rental facility and trained technicians will arrive to set it up eas-ily. You’ll dance on a tra-ditional wood floor while looking up at the stars — what could be more orig-inal than that? Don’t for-get to rent a tent so that weather doesn’t dampen the mood.
• Treasure the mem-ories. Get your guests involved in the event by placing blank cards and pens at each seat location. Ask your guests to write about their favorite mem-ory of you and/or your spouse. Collect all of these cards and turn them into a scrapbook for a treasured keepsake.
• Prepare a menu that is uniquely you. Choco-late fountains were once unique and elegant, but now they’re common-place. Don’t despair, though, because there are plenty of unique edi-ble snack options you can include in your special day. If you’re getting mar-ried in the blistering heat, rent a snow cone machine to offer your guests some sweet relief. If you and your spouse are big movie buffs or your wedding has a Hollywood theme, rent a
popcorn machine to com-plete the look. And for the bride who’s still a kid at heart, nothing captures that better than renting an authentic cotton candy machine.
• Find the color that suits you. Maybe wearing something blue doesn’t suit you, but perhaps you’re not too wild about black and white either. At many venues, though, these colors are the only choices you have when it comes to tablecloths and napkins. Remember, you don’t have to settle; you
can provide your own materials simply by rent-ing them. This opens up a color palette of limitless options. If you are plan-ning a fall wedding, look for napkins that reflect the colors of the leaves. Did you meet in college? Choose linens in your school’s colors. Whatever shade speaks to you, you can find it and give your wedding a look no one will expect.
Keep the tradition, but be uniquely you with options limited only by your own imagination.
1. Avoid guest list bloat.For some people, it can
feel very tempting to invite hundreds of people to the ceremony. However, with each addition to your guest list, you’re adding a person that’s of lesser importance to you, compared to the people you’ve already invit-ed. Instead of just adding more and more people, con-sider inviting fewer people and making the event more intimate. Try cutting your list in half, and see if you’re happy with it.
2. Ask for wedding help instead of wedding gifts.
We were lucky that sever-al of our friends and family had musical talent, so they were able to provide musical accompaniment for our cer-emony. We also have a close friend who is an extremely skilled amateur photogra-pher, and he was willing to serve as photographer for our ceremony as our wed-ding gift – after the ceremo-ny, he provided high quality digital images of everything.
3. Have the ceremony at home, or outdoors.
You may find that the cost of renting a building for your ceremony and reception is expensive. Instead, consider using your own home (or the home of a parent) for your ceremony, or perhaps a public park with a beau-tiful view. In each case, you
can also have your reception outdoors, often eliminating the cost of renting a place as well as creating a memora-ble ceremony.
4. Do the catering your-self, or hire a family-owned restaurant.
If you have a flair for cook-ing, you can handle your own food preparation with the help of family and friends. This drastically reduces the food costs for the ceremony. If this isn’t your forte, look around your community for a family-owned restaurant and ask the owners direct-ly to cater your wedding. Family-owned restaurants are always the first place to check – they will almost always go the extra mile to make your wedding special and will also charge a rea-sonable rate.
5. Go minimal with the flowers.
Instead of having huge piles of flowers everywhere (something that will only really last for an afternoon), instead simply go with a single rose for each brides-maid and a very small bou-quet for the bride. If you know someone with a rose bush, you can easily make your own bouquets the day before the ceremony by cut-ting the roses yourself and trimming away the thorns.
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which you can’t go wrong. They are: roses, peony, lily of the valley, hydrangea, orchid and calla lily. This doesn’t mean you must have any of these flowers but it can help you when deciding to know that these classics are sound choices.
Determine your budget. Before you get too excited, do the sums. Some floral arrangements might not be realistic once you have budgeted for everything else, so it’s a good idea to know how much you have to spend on flowers before getting your hopes up. When you visit the florist, you can discuss the extent of your budget and work from there. It’s a good idea to keep some flowers on your “must-have” list and some on your “wish-list”, so that if you do have to pare down, the wish-list flowers can go first without depleting the flowers that you must have.
• Be prepared to be more creative if you’re on a bud-get.
• Don’t hedge around the cost with your florist. Be honest if you can’t afford much; it’ll help your florist look for cheaper but just as lovely alternatives early on.
• Use expensive flowers sparingly, such as for the bridal bouquet only.
• Centerpieces soon add up. Consider finding less
elaborate centerpieces to reduce the costs if your budget is tight.
• Feel free to mix and match flower types and to raid the garden as well. All flowers are beautiful, whether they’re cheap or expensive; the important thing is freshness and a price you can afford.
• Use fragrant flowers to give the impression that there are more flowers; stronger smelling flowers will perfume a room with ease (for example, frangi-pani, lilies, hyacinths, jas-mine and sweet peas).
Consider the color of the flowers. Color is an important part of your decision about which flowers to have. The col-ors chosen should comple-ment the bridal gown, the wedding theme and the clothing of the rest of the bridal party. Colors cho-sen according to the sea-sonal availability will allow you the greatest impact for the smaller price, as sea-sonal flowers will always cost less. When thinking about color, consider what the flowers have to con-tend with in the room, marquee, or outdoor area where they’re located and be sure to choose colors that will stand out. Some of the more popular flowers by color choice include:
• White: rose, sweet pea, camellia, stephanotis, nar-cissus, gardenia, orchid, lily of the valley, jasmine and snowdrop.
• Pink: rose, ranunculus,
peony, sweet pea, carna-tion, tulip, protea, boronia and lily.
• Lavender: lavender, lilac, anemone, statice, iris, delphinium and hydran-gea.
• Yellow: daffodil, sun-flower, tulip, gerbera, lily and freesia.
• Red: gerbera, rose, dahlia, poinsettia, and amaryllis.
Consider the sea-son. The season plays an important role in your choice, especially if you’re budget-conscious. While non-seasonal flowers can be flown in, this increas-es the cost and complexity considerably. And if you’re into locally grown pro-duce, it’s hardly appropri-ate to have flowers flown in! Some of the more well-known, popular flowers are indicated alongside their season here (noting that there may be region-al and climate variances depending on where you live in the world):
• Spring flowers: ama-ryllis, anemone, daffodil, freesia, gerbera, lily of the valley, orchid, ranunculus, stephanotis and sweet pea.
• Summer flowers: anthurium, carnation, chrysanthemum, gyp-sophila, lily, magnolia, peony, rose and sunflower.
All year round flowers: calla lily, carnation, gyp-sophila, orchid, protea, rose and tulip (although this list may vary by region).
Think about where you want flowers to play a role in your wedding. Wedding flowers can be simple or elaborate depending on the type of wedding that is being planned. Either way, they should have a look of individuality and look as if they have all been specially created for the bride.
Start with the bridal bou-quet. This is the most inti-mate floral arrangement for the wedding and if you can’t afford many flowers, at least don’t skimp on the bouquet! The bride’s bou-
quet should be the largest and most spectacular bou-quet in the wedding party. White is still traditionally the most popular color for the bride’s bouquet, but many different colors are used in weddings today for the bride and bridesmaids from soft pastels such as pale pink through to rich, vibrant colors such as hot pink, burgundy and vio-lets. Ultimately, the choice of flowers for the bouquet depend on what you want, the style of your dress, your height and your wedding theme. It is recommend-ed that you don’t finalize the bouquet until you have chosen your dress, because the two must match per-fectly, and usually the larg-er the dress, the larger the bouquet.
• There are various styles of bouquets. These include round, trailer, sheaf, cres-cent, line and cascade bouquets:
• Round bouquets are a popular choice for many brides. This style is usually used for large flowers such as roses or peonies, loosely arranged with foliage and tied with a ribbon.
• Large trailing bouquets (a cascade) are particular-ly suited to romantic style wedding gowns. They will only work well with larger dresses though; they over-power anything slinky or close-fitting. These usually consist of flowers wired to a handle; it is both the most traditional and most formal form of bouquet shapes.
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Send your guests home with these festive fall treats.
Caramel ApplesTreat guests to the
quintessential fall indul-gence — caramel apples. Have them packaged individually and tied off with a ribbon that match-es your colors, so guests can grab the treat as they exit without getting cara-mel on their nice clothes.
Soy CandlesCapture the coziness
of autumn with soy can-dles in shades of burnt orange, yellow or brown. They can double as place cards, or pack them into pretty boxes that match your color palette.
Autumnal-Shaped Chocolates
Chocolate is always a favorite favor (who doesn’t love a sweet after a night of dancing?), so
consider chocolates in the shapes of maple leaves and acorns. Display them in individual boxes at each place setting or on trays near the dessert table.
Mini Maple Syrup Bottles
Few things represent the fall season better than maple syrup. Give mini maple syrup bottles to your guests as a sweet thank-you, or include them in farewell bags at the post-wedding brunch for all to enjoy with their breakfast.
Apple Cider MixPackets of apple cider
mix are perfect for wel-come baskets and recep-tion favors alike. Buy them prepackaged with cute sayings such as “Falling in Love,” or make them yourself — and don’t for-get the cinnamon stirring sticks.
Pumpkin Spice SoapsThey’re practical and
pretty, and your guests will love the fall scent. Get pumpkin-shaped soaps and leave them at each place setting.
Individual Apple TartsYou don’t want to
upstage the cake, but fresh apple tarts are a tasty way to wow your guests.
Sunflower SeedsBoth for eating and for
planting, packets of sun-flower seeds are ideal for a rustic fall wedding. Display the packets on a table alongside fresh sun-flowers in vases, or simply place little pouches filled with seeds at each setting.
Fresh Candied PecansWarm pecans coat-
ed in brown sugar will leave your guests feeling snug and satisfied. Have your caterer arrange for a pecan cart to give out the
snacks toward the end of the evening.
Apple ButterWhether you buy it or
make it yourself, apple butter is a unique fall favor that not only looks the part, but tastes great too. Package the sweet spread into mini jars; cover each jar lid with fabric to match your wedding day colors; and tie them off with a thin piece of raffia and a small thank-you note.
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• Tied bouquets are hand tied casually or wound together with wire. This style goes best with a mod-ern, simple dress at a con-temporary wedding.
• A posy is a minimalist approach that is very small and usually hand-tied with ribbon; lily of the valley is an ideal flower for this type of bouquet.
• A pomander bouquet is usually made without the addition of foliage and it can be suspended on a rib-bon for the bride to wear on her wrist.
• An elegant line bouquet of lilies is a good choice for a slim-fitting gown.
• A modern style bouquet made of exotic flowers and tropical foliage will suit the contemporary bride.
• Consider additional embellishments to a bou-quet:
• Pearls and crystals can be incorporated into bou-quets for a touch of added glamour.
• For a delicate touch sheer organza ribbon can be used to create ribbon bows and long streamers.
• Wide satin ribbon will give a rich, luxurious look.
Decide upon the brides-maids’ bouquets. The bridesmaids’ flowers can be a smaller version of the brides flowers or a differ-ent shape but still main-taining the color theme. If the bride is carrying a trailing bouquet the
bridesmaids could carry round bouquets. Each of the bouquets can be the same color as the brides bouquet. If you do select a different color, ensure that it blends well with the brid-al bouquet and the over-all wedding color theme. Ultimately, aim for good coordination.
• To give a different look, the bridesmaids could carry elegant evening bags filled with flowers. The bag would need to be lined with a piece of plastic to pre-vent staining the inside of the bag. A piece of soaked florist foam can be placed in the bag and the flowers and foliage arranged in the foam to extend gracefully from the top of the bag.
Decide upon the style of the flower girl’s flowers. This daintiest member of the wedding party could carry a small basket of flow-ers to match the brides-maids’ flowers. The bas-ket can be sprayed white or a pastel shade. Another alternative is to attach a spray of flowers to a piece of ribbon and tie it around the flower girl’s wrist, tying the ribbon ends in a bow with long ends. This is par-ticularly suitable for a very young flower girl who may find a basket awkward to carry.
• One delightful varia-tion is to just give the flow-er girl rose or other petals in her basket and to ask her to scatter the flowers down the aisle. Naturally, clear this with the wedding officiant and/or building
owner first.• Consider a floral brace-
let and/or a floral hair ornament to adorn the flower girl. A floral wreath that sits on the hair like a fairy or nymph is another pretty variation. She’ll be super delighted with these special touches.
• Consider giving flower girls under 5 a teddy bear or other soft toy with its own corsage. The soft toy can be kept afterward as a thank-you gift.
Prepare the bride-
groom and groomsmen. Although their need for flowers is less showy, it’s just as important, and they will wear a button-hole/boutonniere. For the groom, provide something that has a slight difference from the buttonholes for the groomsmen — such as a single flower that is the same as one in the bridal bouquet. Flowers that are popular for buttonholes include roses, carnations, orchids and small varieties of lily. Lily of the valley
is popular for buttonholes because it is an expensive flower but goes a long way in a buttonhole.
• Consider giving the father of the bride and groom a special button-hole of their own.
• If you have the bud-get and the inclination, you could also leave but-tonholes in a dish for all guests to take as they enter the church or area where you’re getting married.
Prepare the corsages. Both the mother of the
bride and the mother of the groom wear corsages. These should complement their outfits. The standard corsage flowers include roses, orchids, camellias and gardenias.
• Often grandmothers and special aunts will wear corsages too.
• It is helpful to know the color of the dresses of those wearing corsages, to ensure that the colors will not clash — white or cream is always a safe, neutral choice.
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Which dinner service is right for your wedding?Weddings are typi-
cally the culmination of months of careful plan-ning. After a couple has officially tied the knot, a celebration typically fol-lows. Although music and mingling are integral to a wedding reception, the meal is often the central component of the party.
Couples have options when choosing dinner service for their weddings, and some need not serve dinner at all. An early wedding may consist of a brunch or some passed appetizers, while some couples opt for a cocktail party in lieu of a dinner party. Still, some weddings feature only desserts.
But guests attending more traditional wed-dings expect to dine at the receptions that follow such affairs. Buffet service and a sit-down dinner are the most popular choic-es for wedding meals, and each has its advan-tages and disadvantages. Choosing the dinner ser-vice that works best for your wedding may involve a careful comparison of the various offerings and keeping your budget and guests’ comfort in mind.
Sit-down dinnerA sit-down dinner con-
sists of several courses of plated food served by a waitstaff. Guests never
have to leave their seats, and sit-down service is usually in line with a for-mal reception. Some food offerings at sit-down din-ners tend to be fancy and presented in a manner that is appealing both to the eye and the palate.
There are several advan-tages to sit-down meals. Guests can focus entirely on enjoying themselves and conversing with fel-low guests rather than get-ting up to seek out food, and those with mobili-ty issues do not have to worry about maneuvering to a buffet station or trying to balance food. Guests get top-notch treatment and will have a waitstaff on call to fill their every need, which can make an affair more memorable for all in attendance.
But sit-down dinners are typically more expensive as well. Guests are gener-ally given several choices for the main course, and that could mean ordering extra food and preparing it to be ready for guests’ selections. Serving meals may take longer, and sometimes meals may not arrive hot to the table. Guests may be limited to certain food choices, and portion sizes may not be what guests were hoping for. Sitting idle for a while can affect the mood of the reception and lead to boredom.
Buffet serviceA buffet-style dinner is
served from a long dais table that holds sever-al chafing dishes full of food. Wedding guests will rise from their seats and make their way to the buf-fet stations, where they’ll be able to serve them-selves or be served by staff manning the stations. Buffets present an array of foods that cater to the
various dietary needs of guests. Those at the recep-tion can sample sever-al different foods rath-er than be restricted to one main course. Guests can limit portion sizes or sometimes return for sec-ond helpings. Buffets are generally less formal and allow guests to mingle more readily.
But buffet-style meals may produce long lines as guests pick and choose
their meals. While expe-rienced catering man-agers and reception site staff should have plans in place to create a free-flow of guests to the buffet sta-tions, there will be a first and a last table called to eat, and guests on the tail end of the service may be stuck with whatever is left over if food is not ade-quately restocked. In an effort to accommodate everyone, extra food may
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6. Choose very person-al books for groomsmen/bridesmaid gifts.
It’s often customary to give gifts to one’s brides-maids or groomsmen. One very effective (and frugal) gift is to give personally important books to each person. Choose one that expresses something per-sonal that you feel is appro-priate for each member of the wedding party and hand-write an inscription on the inside, noting that the gift is for the wedding and why it’s an appropriate book.
7. Make your own invi-tations.
With a quality home printer and some time, you can make very classy invita-tions on your own. You can also pick up a simple blank invitation kit at an office supply store and make your own invitations. No pic-tures or anything – just a very classic font and sim-ple text. It looks stylish and
doesn’t cost much at all.8. Use a good home ste-
reo system for the recep-tion music.
Rather than hiring a DJ, just use your own home stereo (or the stereo of a close friend). Put speakers around the dance floor area – there’s no need to spread them around the reception room. Then just create a few mix CDs from your own collection – there’s all the music you need.
9. Have “vendor cards” in exchange for reduced rates.
If you’re hiring people to provide services for your reception (musicians, a DJ, florists, caterers, photogra-phers, etc.), offer to adver-tise for them in exchange for reduced rates. At the reception, put a small card in each person’s place that lists the businesses respon-sible for each service at the wedding, along with their contact information. Since this tends to be very effective advertising, many businesses will happily provide services at reduced rates in exchange for this opportunity.
10. Contact the local uni-versity for musical accom-paniment needs.
If you’d like live musical accompaniment for the ceremony (and perhaps for the reception), one place to look for low-cost musi-cians is at the local univer-sity’s music department. Contact them and ask if there are any students who are studying a particular instrument or vocal work and see if they’re available to provide music for your wedding. It can help them with their resume and save you on this part of your wedding.
11. Patiently shop for any decoration needs.
Many area merchants have sales somewhat reg-ularly throughout the year – and they all sell supplies that can be helpful with your wedding. Know what you’re looking for as far in advance as possible and let the sales come to you.
12. If you’re getting mar-ried in the church you’re a member of, ask the ladies’ auxiliary for help.
Most churches have a
women’s organization that is very happy to help with wedding preparation in exchange for a reason-able small donation. Get them involved – they can take a lot of worry off your shoulders for a relatively low price. At our wedding, the “church ladies” were a great help with church dec-oration and other helpful things on the day of the cer-emony.
13. Buy dresses together when a sale is on.
Similar to the tip for shopping for decorations, you can often save a sig-nificant amount of money by shopping patiently for dresses as well. Many dress stores have sales on holi-days such as Memorial Day – keep an eye out for such sales. You may also want to shop together so that you can all save during the sale.
14. Rent tuxedos as a group.
Unless you have a specif-ic reason for owning a tuxe-do (and few people do), you should rent one. It’s often useful to rent the tuxedos as a group through the same
business, as you’ll often get a group rate. It’s often use-ful to rent through a place that’s fairly close to the site of the wedding so last min-ute adjustments can easily be made.
15. Make a simple hon-eymoon, not an ostenta-tious one.
A huge, over-the-top honeymoon might sound fun, but it’s far, far cheaper (and often more enjoyable) to have a much more laid-back honeymoon. Instead of planning a big trip, just hop in the car and spend a week or two together just driving around and enjoy-ing being married. The fewer plans, the better – and the cheaper.
16. Involve your closest friends and family in the preparation.
As you’re developing plans, you should get your closest friends and family involved with the details. Quite often, they’ll have surprisingly good ideas that can save you money and effort – perhaps they’ll know someone that can cut you a deal on a certain part,
or maybe they’ll just volun-teer to help out with that piece. Good friends and family are always there to help, so you might as well use it.
17. Plan, plan, plan.List everything you can
think of and walk through these items step by step. The earlier you get start-ed – and the more things you think about early on – the less “last minute stress” you’ll have and the more time you’ll have to find sales and discounts and other good ideas.
18. Don’t stress.Something will probably
go wrong at the last min-ute – a little detail of some sort won’t work out. Don’t worry about it – just assume something little is going to go wrong and don’t respond by throwing cash at it. Most likely, no one will even notice the little issue, and quite often someone in your wedding party (or someone helping out) will come up with a pretty good solution to fix things.
Source: www.thesim-pledollar.com.
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terns and other fall decora-tions adorn Putnam Coun-ty homes.
Decorating for Hallow-een is typically a bit less than what home decora-tors do for the Christmas season, but that may be changing this year. More people are celebrating Hal-loween this year than ever before, according to retail-ers. More than two-thirds of Americans celebrating Halloween will buy cos-tumes this year, a record for the annual Halloween spending survey conduct-ed for the National Retail Federation. The aver-age person is expected to spend $77.52 on costumes, candies and decorations, more than the $75.03 spent last year.
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Ottawa housewalk and craft show on Nov. 9
OTTAWA — The OSF Saint Elizabeth Medi-cal Center Auxiliary will present its 12th Deck the Halls fundraiser, a bi-an-nual event. There are two parts to this event: a Hol-iday Housewalk and a Gift and Craft Show, all taking place in Ottawa on Sun-day, Nov. 9.
The housewalk, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcases three homes and two his-toric buildings this year, all decorated for the hol-idays. To tour the homes, one must have purchased a $15 ticket in advance. They are available at the Gift Shoppe and lobby in OSF Saint Elizabeth Med-ical Center, ReRuns, Lady Di’s, Book Mouse, Your Interior Motives, Finan-cial Plus and TPM Stems, all in Ottawa, and also at Schott’s Pharmacy in Marseilles. The day of the housewalk, tickets can be purchased at the gift and craft show, for no extra fee.
All of the homes and buildings on the house-walk will impress and intrigue the viewers. The English Tudor style home of Kathy and Bill Byczynski was built around 2003 and sits on five acres of land in Saddlewood Estates (Mar-seilles). The large deck behind their house leads to an in-ground pool, beverage bar and chang-ing rooms. The Byczynski home is decorated by Julie Bowers of “Your Interior Motives.”
Wava and Jim Riley pur-chased their 1880 Tudor Revival home just three years ago. Since it had been extensively remod-eled in 1929, the Rileys mainly updated the wir-
ing and plumbing, but also improved some areas. This house backs on the Fox River, which allows for spectacular views.
The Georgian Colonial home of Amy and Mark Pentecost sits on Ottawa’s south bluff and overlooks the Illinois River. It was built in 1930, and the Pentecosts have the orig-inal drawings by Marshall Field, depicting the color scheme and suggested layout of furniture. Both the Riley and Pentecost homes are decorated for the holidays by the indi-vidual homeowners for your pleasure.
The Ottawa Fire Depart-ment Station on West Lafayette Street will amaze its visitors with its historic photographs and records. Unless there is a fire that day, the vehicles and equipment, as well as the firefighters’ living quar-ters, will all be on display. Decorations are courtesy of ReRuns and the OSF Saint Elizabeth Auxiliary.
The most historic build-ing on this year’s house-walk is the Masonic Tem-ple on Columbus Street, built in 1910. In addition to a beautiful two-story lodge room, there is a ball-
room, library, card room, billiard room, kitchen and dining room. Also on view, are many amazing pieces of memorabilia of General W.H.L. Wallace, who was a member. The Masonic Temple is decorated by Jobs Daughters Bethel 52.
The gift and craft show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Festivities Unlim-ited at 1504 Poplar St. in Ottawa. Participants are invited to stroll from booth to booth and admire the wares of talented artisans, wonderful bakers and interesting vendors, all for no admission fee. There are even raffles; one is for cash prizes and an Apple iPad. Food will be avail-able, also.
The OSF Saint Elizabeth Auxiliary uses its prof-its to support its hospital and the larger communi-ty. The Auxiliary paid for the transport van for the Rehabilitation Services Department. They over-see the Family Room, and recently they donat-ed money to upgrade and renovate portions of the emergency department.
For more information about Deck the Halls or the Auxiliary, call 815-434-9114.
Photo contributedThe Georgian Colonial home of Amy and Mark Pentecost sits on Ottawa’s south bluff and overlooks the Illinois River. It was built in 1930
Photo contributedThe English Tudor style home of Kathy and Bill Byczynski was built around 2003 and sits on five acres of land in Saddlewood Estates (Marseilles).
Walk features three homes, two historic buildings
Jesse White calls for Letters About Literature submissions
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in Grades 4-12 to enter the 2015 Letters About Liter-ature contest, a national reading and writing com-petition sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book.
Letters About Literature invites students to read a book of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their life or view of the world. Student can enter on their own
or through their schools, libraries or other youth organizations.
There are three levels of participation: Level I for Grades 4-6; Level II for Grades 7-8; and Level III for Grades 9-12. One Illinois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. Teachers of the winning students will receive a $100 cash award to purchase materials for their school library. Win-ners and teachers will be invited to an awards cer-
emony in Springfield. The state winners letters will be forwarded for national judging.
The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15 for Levels I and II and Dec. 15 for Level III. State win-ners will be announced in April 2015. For more information about the competition, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or [email protected]. Information is also available at http://illinoiscenterforthebook.org.
Figge Museum opens folk art exhibit Nov. 15
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Artworks are often a win-dow into the soul of the artist, but they also can be an eloquent expres-sion of the historical and social trends of the era in which they were made. “Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the Amer-ican Folk Art Museum”, coming to the Figge on its first stop outside New York City on a national tour, gives fresh perspec-tives on both the artistic impulse and our nation-al character. The exhibi-tion features 115 artworks made between the early 18th and early 21st cen-turies, ranging from por-traits and needleworks to wooden shop figures and found-object sculptures. All are the compelling, beautifully realized work of self-taught artists.
Curators Stacy C. Hol-lander and Valérie Rous-seau of the American Folk Art Museum present the concept of the “self-taught” as a defining prin-ciple of our national char-acter. From Revolutionary times to the present, we have prided ourselves as a nation in which all men are created equal to seek and achieve success with-out regard to social status or privilege. The works in the exhibition are not lim-ited by academic or sty-listic traditions. They are
sometimes straightfor-ward and heartfelt, some-times mysterious and pri-vate; yet, all show a deep respect for materials. In short, they are classically American.
One of the exhibition’s masterworks, “Girl in Red Dress with Cat and Dog” by Ammi Phillips, is an exquisitely painted early 19th century por-trait, stunningly modern in design. The artist, a traveling painter of the early 1800s, has careful-ly observed his sitter, her clothing and her beloved pets, and has rendered them without a single wasted stroke.
The works in the exhi-bition are masterpieces that also provide intimate insights into our history. A cut-paper love letter, known as a Liebesbrief, was made by Hessian art-ist Christian Strenge, who came to the colonies as a soldier for the British. A pieced quilt from the late 18th century features fabrics block-printed by John Hewson, an English-born printer who was captured by the British during the Revolutionary War for printing fabrics in the colonies; all printed textiles had to come from England. The impecca-ble c. 1855 “Whig Rose and Swag Border Quilt” from the Morton Plan-
tation in Kentucky was sewn by slaves for their mistress. Looking at the tiny, perfect stitches, one can imagine the setting in which the quilt was made.
Later works in the exhi-bition reflect changes in society as the country grew and matured. The nation-building agenda of the colonial aesthet-ic gave way to fanciful creations that played on the national character that had developed, and popular figures emerged, such as the full-size base-ball player on view. The idea of the “genius” as a singular individual who sees the world differ-ently became more pro-nounced by the 20th cen-tury. Works by artists such as Martín Ramírez, who created his remarkable drawings in a psychiatric hospital, and George Wid-ener, a “calendar savant” who interprets the world as series of cycles and infinite sequences, focus more on the concept of the self than on the con-cept of national identi-ty. With their innovative use of materials and bold expression of their own inner dynamics, these artists have profoundly influenced mainstream contemporary art.
This exhibition will be on view Nov. 15 through March 15, 2015.
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This Week The Buda American
Legion will sponsor the annual veterans supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Satur-day, Nov. 1, at the Buda Community Hall. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for chil-dren ages 4-12 and free for children under 3 years old and veterans. This is a full turkey dinner. There will be raffles and fellow-ship.
The Rotary Club of Wal-nut will host Tim Oloffson, founder of Another Child Foundation, at 7 a.m. Nov. 1 at the Walnut Cafe. Another Child Foundation’s mission is to reach, teach, and transform the lives of orphaned and at-risk children in Romania. The educating and transforma-tion of children and their families is the top priority in Romania.
The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly communi-ty coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in the parish hall.
A Haunted Woods will also be hosted Saturday, Nov. 1, by the village of Magnolia at the corner of Bloomington and Mulberry streets. From 7 to 8 p.m. there will be a ‘non-witch-ing’ hour where small chil-dren can go through and not be scared. The Haunt-ed Woods will be open for business from 8 to 10 p.m. The entry fee to go through the Haunted Woods will be a cash donation or a non-perishable food item. All proceeds will go to the Putnam County Food Pantry.
The Norway Improvement League will hold its 32nd annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Norway Improvement League Building just off Route 71 in Norway. There will be a number of crafters and
artisans selling the wares. There will be a home baked goods sale as well. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to check space availability, call Nancy Quantock at 815-488-2518.
St. Patrick Church Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor the annual smor-gasbord and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, in Bish-op Franz Hall. The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children under 12 years old and free for children under 5 years old. The menu includes turkey and dressing or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, vege-tables, salads, dessert and a beverage. Dinner tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased at the door. Carry-outs will be available. There will be a raffle draw-ing for a quilt at 1 p.m.
The First Congregational of Neponset will host a vet-erans tribute service at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Area veterans, their families and the community are invited to attend. The Second Baptist Church of Kewanee will join in the services, the choir will sing and Pastor Lawrence D. Anderson Sr., a veteran, will speak.
The Princeton Optimist Club is now selling Texas oranges and grapefruit as its major fundraiser of the year. Money raised from the sale of the fruit will be used for projects which center on the youth of Bureau County, including the Halloween Parade, the Pumpkin Races the Easter Egg Hunt and other events. The cost of the fruit is $20 for a 20-pound box of fruit. Order forms can be picked up and turned at the Senior Center, the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Gustafson Ace Hardware, Kramer’s Restaurant, any Optimist Club member or call Jesse
Schroyer at 815-875-1266 or Gary Patterson at 815-875-3767. All orders must be place by Nov. 3. The fruit will be delivered on Nov. 24.
The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more informa-tion, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.
St. Margaret’s Hospital Auxiliary will host a bake sale and Rada Cutlery sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the hospital’s lower lobby. Rada Cutlery is made in the United States and offers great prices, gift sets and individual items. For more information, contact volunteer services office at 815-644-1130.
The Illinois Council on Best Management Practic-es will host a cover crop field day at Sugar Grove Nature Center in McLean at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. After flying on a mixture of oats, oilseed radish and turnips on 20 acres of standing soybeans in August, attendees are now invited to see the latest results of the project. Cover crop specialists, Pete Fandel and Mike Plumer, will deliver presentations on the use and manage-ment of cover crops and how they can improve soil health, water quality and farm productivity. Bryon Kirwan, state economist for NRCS, will also present on the economic consider-ations of cover crops. For more information, contact Caroline Wade at 309-231-7440 or email [email protected].
St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a health care pro-vider CPR course from 6 to
10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the first floor presenta-tion room. The class is for any health care provider, including lifeguards, fire-fighters and health care workers. The cost is $30 and includes the instruc-tional book. It is conducted by American Heart Associ-ation instructors. For more information or to register, call St. Margaret’s Occupa-tional Health and Wellness Department at 815-220-0075.
Tampico United Meth-odist Church will hold its annual ham supper and bake sale from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5. This is an all you can eat meal and includes dessert and beverage for a donation at the door. The church is located two blocks west of Casey’s General Store.
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Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the annual Candy Cane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the north and south lob-bies of the hospital. The event will include gifts, a cookie sale, pecans, black walnuts, cookbooks, Mary Kay products and more in the north lobby. Com-plimentary refreshments, employee’s handmade items and the gift shop will be in the south lobby. The hospital cafeteria will have a special $5 lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised from Candy Cane sales will be used to purchase equipment for the hospital.
The McNabb Legion Post 1242 will hold its annual Fish Fry on Friday, Nov. 7, at the McNabb Fire Department. Serving will start at 5 p.m. Drawings will include turkeys and hams, and there will also be a 50/50 drawing. Tick-ets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Children under six years of age are free.
Trick or treat hours• Ohio will hold trick or treating
from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.• Princeton will hold
trick or treating from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Partici-pating households should turn on porch and yard lights for safety.
• Manlius will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. The Manlius Fire Department will host the annual Halloween party from 7 to 8 p.m. at the fire house. A Halloween costume contest for all different age groups will be held and a lunch will be served.
• Spring Valley will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• The Mineral-Gold Fire Department will host a Hal-loween party starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will include a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. for age groups 0-5, 6-10, 11-17 and 18 plus, as well as a pumpkin carving contest (bring your own pre-carved pumpkin). Food and beverages will also be available.
• Trick or treat hours for the village of Magnolia will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The village of Magnolia will also host a supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Magnolia Fire Station. The meal will consist of hot dogs, macaroni and cheese and drinks for those who participate in trick or treat that evening. Hot chocolate will also be served throughout the night.
• The village of Arlington will hold trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Ladd will hold its trick or treat hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• The village of Malden will hold trick or treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
collectibles & small amount of tools, 10 a.m., 401 Elm St. (Webster Park), Spring Valley, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 – Robert “Bob” Erickson, horse drawn equipment, buggies & wagons, antiques, col-lectibles, 9:30 a.m., 22167 U.S. Hwy. 6, Princeton, Bond Auction Service, auctioneers.
Nov. 1 – Loren Loudenburg, tractors, JD Gator, equipment & tools, antiques, collectibles and house-hold, 9:30 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
Nov. 1 – Richard & Hazel Weddell, furniture, appli-ances, household, tools & tool related items, 10 a.m., 401 Elm St. (Webster Park), Spring Valley, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.
Nov. 8 – Robert Edlefson Trust, farmland, 6 p.m., sale held at 2205 N. Main St., (Wise Guys banquet room), Princeton, United County - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.
Nov. 9 – Avanti Tools, Mike Partipilo, collector auto-mobiles, large collection of quality tools, 10 a.m., West end of Westclox Building, (Route 6), Peru, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.
Nov. 17 – Russell Living Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale day location, 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wya-net, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
Nov. 22 – John R. Blaisdell Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Boyd’s Grove Church, Bradford, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.
Nov. 29 – Patricia R. Wood Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Wise Guys, 2205 N. Main St., Prince-ton, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.
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HENNEPIN — A decent early breakfast can be hard to find in some places, but Hennepin isn’t one of them. For 35 years, area residents have known where to go for great food and warm greetings.
Cindy Migliorini opened the Country Stop Restau-rant in 1979, although it wasn’t quite her idea.
“Basically, my dad was putting in the market next door and I was working at O’Connor’s at the time,” Migliorini said. “He said, ‘Do you want to put in a restaurant?’ and I said ‘Sure.’”
A typical day for Migliori-ni starts between 3 and 4 a.m. when she wakes up. The restaurant opens at 5 a.m., and some days she’s in early working on the day’s specials. Sometimes, she said she arrives in time to let the first people in.
“It depends what I have to do. If I have to bake pies, or if there’s a deliv-ery due, than I have to be here,” Migliorini said. “It just depends on what’s happening.”
Everything in the Coun-try Stop is homemade by Migliorini’s own hands, although through the years, she’s had some help keeping the restaurant open ... and not just by the hired help.
“When I started, I didn’t have any kids; I wasn’t married. Things change, and the business grew. Even though my kids have careers and college, they still come back and help,” Migliorini said. “Except for my son. He worked here one day and said, ‘This isn’t for me,’ and he never came back to help.”
She credits good work-ers and help by the fam-ily for keeping her and the restaurant going, but especially her customers who come back day after day, year after year.
“The best thing about it is all of the people I’ve met that I never would have met otherwise,” Migliori-ni said. “I’ve learned a lot about myself and about life here.”
Through the years, she’s seen a lot of changes in the area, but not all of them have been good for her.
When the Country Stop opened, Migliorini said the most busy time of the year was hunting season.
“That’s changed. With the new technologies and changes, a lot of hunters have those small grills and stuff and take it with them,” she said. “When I started out, they didn’t do that. They’d come back here for a sandwich or something. Now they just stay out all day.
“Sometimes, trying to figure out how you’re going to pay for things ... it gets to you,” Migliori-ni said. “You never know
what’s going to hap-pen in this area. Some days, everything goes so smooth, and the next it’s just like the first day you opened.”
Being a fixture of the area for so long, Migliorini has a very loyal clientele. That’s not always as good as it sounds. Customers become family, and after 35 years, some of those customers pass on.
“This year, we lost three of our everyday people. That’s when you really start thinking about the past. I wish I would have kept a journal,” she said.
The Country Stop is a Hennepin landmark
IV Scene photo/Ken SchroederLocated on the northeast corner of Hennepin, the Country Stop has been serving great food to Putnam County residents for 35 years.
Cheeseburger and American potatoes (clockwise from above), a meal as American as apple pie, is just one of the treats available at the Country Stop. Owner Cindy Migliorini works in her kitchen preparing home-cooked food for today’s customers. No dinner is complete with-out a piece of pie, and Migliorini cooks home fresh pies weekly, including this sumptuous coconut cream.
“The best thing about it is all of the people I’ve met that I never would have met
otherwise.”
Cindy Migliorini
PRINCETON — Thurs-day, Oct. 30, a musical performance by Sarah Arter, bluegrass fiddle, with Chris Glaser, guitar, at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31, the library’s youth services Halloween costume party for elementary and pre-school children will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Four costume prize cate-gories in each of two age levels: Most Scary, Most Beautiful, Funniest and Judges’ Choice. Story time, games and a make-it-yourself treats will be available. Advanced regis-tration is required.
Saturday, Nov. 1, Warrior Cats role-playing game will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact youth services if you are planning to attend.
Monday, Nov. 3, the Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. and features classic movie musical about an Amer-ican painter struggling to live in Paris who is discovered by an heiress interested in more than his art. However, the art-ist falls for a local French girl, not realizing that she is engaged to his close friend. Needless to say, things get complicated.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, A Talk About will be held at 6:30 p.m. “Inequality for All,” a documentary film about income equality, public policy and economics, featuring economics professor and former Secretary of Labor Rob-ert Reich. Sponsored by the Princeton Peace and Justice Roundtable with discussion to follow the screening.
Wednesday, Nov. 5,
creative crafters will meet in the Matson Meeting Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more infor-mation, contact Sandra Rieker at 815-879-4091. Also Wednesday, junior high game day will be at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6, Princeton High School book club, Tiger’s Read, will meet during lunch hours to discuss “The Throne of Glass” by Sarah Mass. Also Thursday, Wild with Words, creative writing group led by Mar-tha Brunel, will be held at 6:30 p.m.
SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library will be selling gift cards again this year as a fundraiser for the holiday season. The gift cards are for many of the area and online businesses. There will be two time periods to order this year. The
first order will be due by noon on Friday, Nov. 7 with delivery by Nov. 21. The second order will be due by noon on Dec. 5 with delivery by Dec. 19. The order sheets that list the available gift cards may be picked up at the library during regular business hours. Payment must be done at the time of ordering by check and/or cash. For questions, call 815-663-4741.
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Richard A. Mautino Memorial, will be offer-ing a Rules of the Road review course from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7. It is a free program, and the purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. Call the library at 815-663-4741 to register or stop by the library.
TISKILWA — Thursday, Nov. 6, the Tiskilwa Pub-lic Library will host Karen Huskey of the Bureau County Senior Center at 2 p.m. to present informa-tion to seniors on Medi-care.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Bureau County Health Department will also be present to talk about Medicare at 2 p.m.
Stop by the library and check out the new items. The library has received many donations and have added them to the collec-tion.
LAMOILLE — Patrons
can purchase Lois Beat-tie-Blackwell’s book, “Preserving Our Heritage” at the library for $22.
OHIO — Saturday, Nov. 1, the library will host its Halloween party at 10:30 a.m. There will be food, fun and games. Individu-als can feel free to wear their costumes, if they’d like.
The library continues to offer computer classes for those who are inter-ested in free training, as part of the Eliminate the Digital Divide program, sponsored by the Depart-ment of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The library will be offer-ing classes that focus on Windows 8 and Microsoft Office soon. Stop in the library and sign up for a class.
The library is selling butter braids as a fund-raiser. Orders can be placed at the library or with any library board member. Orders are due Nov. 6.
BUREAU — The Leep-ertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thurs-day from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services.
Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax
number is the same as phone number).
HENNEPIN — After-school activities are held from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities are ideal for students in elementary school. For more information, call 815-925-7020.
Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 years.
GRANVILLE — Interest-ed in making your tree and home special this Christmas season? Join the Putnam County library in Granville at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 for an evening of holiday highlights as Jo Ellen Fiorentini teaches simple and easy decorat-ing tips for the holidays.
Fiorentini has worked at Bergners for more than 35 years in visual merchandising, including presentations of holiday trends and currently teaches mini courses on holiday decorating at IVCC. For more informa-tion, call 815-339-2038.
MCNABB — Children in elementary school are invited to the library every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library. Novem-ber will be filled with proj-ects that include musical instruments, wacky sci-ence experiments and
awesome art projects. Come join them.
Preschool story times are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home. The program is at 11 a.m. on each Saturday. For more information, call 815-882-2378.
MAGNOLIA — Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights through-out the school year. Chil-dren have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or help them understand homework in progress. The library provides mate-rials and equipment for help with school home-work and projects. For more information, call 815-869-3038.
STANDARD – Browse a new selection of books, audio books and DVDs at the Standard branch. Stop in to find something for everyone. For more information, call 815-339-2471.
CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Fall is in the air. Enjoy autumn with seasonal books on a variety of top-ics. The Condit Branch Library is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Satur-days. For more informa-tion, call 815-437-2811.
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In a large bowl, combine apples, 1/4 cup water and lemon juice, tossing to coat. Place apple mix-ture in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter, stirring until dry ingredients are moist-ened and mixture is crum-bly. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly on top of apples. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 45 to 55 min-utes. Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Cheery Cherry Apple Pie
1 11-ounce package pie crust mix or make your own crust
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced (9 cups)
1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground
cinnamon1 21-ounce can cherry pie
filling1 egg, lightly beatenVanilla ice cream
Place baking sheet on center oven rack. Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare crust mix according to package directions for two-crust pie, adding almond extract to water. Shape dough into 2 disks, one slightly larg-
er than the other. Wrap separately. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Coat 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. In bowl, toss apple slices with sugar and cinnamon. Stir in pie filling. On lightly floured surface roll large dough dish into 12-inch circle, fit into pie pan. Spoon filling into pie shell. Roll remain-ing dough into 11-inch cir-cle. Cut into strips. Brush edges of pie shell with water. Arrange strips in lat-tice pattern over pie. Press onto crust edge then flute. Lightly brush crust with egg. Bake on baking sheet until filling bubbles and apples are tender, about 1 hour15 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Apple Hand Pies2 large green apples,
peeled and cored2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon
white sugar2 tablespoons packed
brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground
cinnamon or to taste1 teaspoon water1 pound prepared pie
dough, cut into 4 pieces1 egg2 teaspoons milk
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut apples into quarters; cut each quarter into three wedges and cut wedges into chunks. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, let butter brown to a light golden color about 1 minute or until it smells toasted. Stir apples into hot butter, sprinkle with salt, 1/4 cup white sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir apple mixture until apples are softened, about 5 min-utes. Mix in cinnamon and water. Continue cooking until apples are soft and sticky, about 1 or 2 min-utes. Spread apple filling onto a plate to cool. Pre-heat oven to 400°. Shape one dough piece into a thick disk and put on floured work surface and roll into a circle about 8 inches in size. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 apple filling into cen-
ter. Fold dough over filling, leaving about 1 inch of bot-tom dough visible below top side. Using your fin-gertips, gently press dough closed around filling. Fold over hanging bottom part of dough up over top edge and pinch over hang tight-ly to top part of crust to seal. Repeat with remain-ing dough. Transfer pies to prepared baking sheet. Whisk egg with milk in a small bowl. Brush top of each hand pie with egg mixture and sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon of remaining sugar. Cut 3 slits in top of crust. Bake pies until golden brown and filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
Crunchy Autumn Salad
4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
2 cups thinly sliced apple, such as Gala
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts1/4 cup finely chopped
shallots1/2 teaspoon salt divided1/2 cup fresh Satsuma or
tangerine juice (from about 4 Satsuma’s)
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground
black pepper1/4 cup canola oil
In a large bowl combine cabbage, Brussels sprouts, apple, pine nuts, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together Satsuma juice, vinegar, sugar, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in canola oil. Pour over salad, toss gently. Cover and refrig-erate at least 20 minutes or up to 1 1/2 hours. Toss again just before serving.
If you should need to reach me, my email is [email protected] or you can drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.
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Foods you can stop buying and start making yourself
(StatePoint) Even if you’re a well-versed cook, there are certain foods you may not have ever considered making yourself. For example, when is the last time you made your own apple sauce, jam or chutney?
While preparing these staples from scratch does take more time than picking up a store-bought variety, the bene-fits to DIY are numerous, say experts.
“Making the foods you typically buy means you can skip the artifi-cial flavors, preservatives and generous additions of sodium, sugar and fat that many store-bought foods use to ensure shelf life and profitability,” says Ivy Manning, food writer and author of the new cookbook “Better from Scratch,” a col-lection of more than 60 do-it-yourself recipes of kitchen staples. “Home-made foods can be more healthful and easier on the wallet.”
To give this a try at home, Manning is offering her recipe for Apple-Onion Chutney to be served as an accom-paniment to roast pork loin or roast beef:
Ingredients• 2 cups raisins• 1 cup cider vinegar• 1 cup light brown
sugar, firmly packed• 4 lemon zest strips,
each 1⁄2 inch and 2 inch-es long
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalt-ed butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large chopped yel-low onions
• 4 lbs of good baking apples, such as granny smith or pippin, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Directions• Have ready 4 steril-
ized jars and their lids.• In a nonreactive
saucepan, combine the
raisins, vinegar, brown sugar, zest strips, and cloves. Add 2 1/2 cups water and stir to mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a large nonre-active saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasional-ly, until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the raisin mixture and apples and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occa-sionally, until the apples are just tender, about 25 minutes. Add the mint and thyme and continue to cook until the apples are tender, about five minutes longer. Discard
the zest strips.• Ladle the hot chut-
ney into the jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace and using a small rub-ber spatula to push the apple and onion pieces gently into the jar so they are covered with liquid. Slide a metal chopstick or thin tool down the side of each jar, between the glass and the chut-ney, four or five times to release air bubbles. Adjust the headspace, if necessary, then wipe the rim of each jar clean and seal tightly.
• Store the jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
From condiments to pickles to crackers, con-sider taking the next step in your kitchen adven-tures and going DIY.
StatePoint This apple-onion chutney is meant to be paired with a roasted pork loin or roasted beef.
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Illinois Valley Scene Thursday, October 30, 2014 • 7
Name: Alex Johnson.School: Bureau Valley High
School.Date/place of birth: March
11, 1997 in Mendota.Hometown: Walnut.Family: Parents Craig and
Anne Johnson, brother Adam and sister Ellen.
Sports: Football and bas-ketball
Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I love the constant motion of the game, and I love how every-one is involved on every pos-session.
Favorite food and where to get it: Fried chicken at Rips Tavern.
Likes: Both watching and playing sports, fishing, video games, and hanging out with my friends.
Dislikes: Losing and math.Person with the greatest
Influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Wilcoxen because he encour-aged me to work on my game and made me truly work hard at sports for the first time.
Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My dad because he showed me what a good work ethic can do for you and he has encouraged me in every-thing that I do.
If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Bas-
ketball.The last song I listened to:
American Kids by Kenney Chesney.
People would be surprised to know: I have been to 36 states.
I stay home to watch: The Vikings game on Sundays.
When I need luck for a big game, I: always get a text from Coach Wilcoxen telling me good luck.
The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Josh Mead, because he does and talks about the most random things.
What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: That I had a good work ethic.
Most embarrassing moment: When I killed the tractor at the park district and rolled down the hill backwards almost into the fence.
Most unforgettable moment: When we beat No. 3-ranked Newman in basketball, in their gym.
Ultimate sports fantasy: Win a state championship in both football and basketball.
What I would like to do in life: Go to Illinois State and major in education. I would like to teach and coach someday
Three words that best describe myself: Honest, ded-icated, competitive.
Thursday, Oct. 30Girls basketball: SRC
finals at Mendota, 4 p.m.Volleyball: Regional
finals at St. Bede, Wash-burn, Bureau Valley.
Friday, Oct. 31Mendota at Coal City, 7
p.m.; Deer Creek-Mack-inaw at Fieldcrest, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1Cross country: Oregon
Sectional 10 a.m. girls, 11 a.m. boys.
Football: IHSA Playoffs - Knoxville at Hall (2A), 1 p.m., St. Bede at Tolono Unity (3A), 2 p.m. Ottawa
Marquette at Polo (2A), 2 p.m., Amboy-LaMoille at Eastland-Pearl City (3A), 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 3Girls basketball: PC JH
at Marquette, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 4Boys basketball: Tonica
JH at PC, 5:30 p.m., PCA at Peru Catholic, 6 p.m.
Girls basketball: PC JH
at JFK, 5 p.m.Volleyball: Sectional
semifinals at Orion, Peca-tonica, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6Boys basketball: PC JH
at Parkside, 4:15 p.m., PCA at Dimmick, 6 p.m.
Girls basketball: Mar-seilles at PC JH, 5 p.m.
Volleyball: Sectional finals at Orion, Pecatoni-ca, 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7Boys basketball: DePue
at PCJH, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8Volleyball: PC at Super
Sectionals, 6 p.m.
Senior spotlightAlex Johnson • Bureau Valley
IVS photoAlex Johnson says BVN coach Ken Wilcoxen has had the biggest influence on his athletic career, “because he encouraged me to work on my game and made me truly work hard at sports for the first time.”
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RunningCanal Connection
LASALLE — The Canal Connec-tion 10K will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, starting in LaSalle. Entry fees are $25 before Oct. 28 and $30 after. Registration forms are available at www.starvedrockrunners.org. Reg-istration can also be done at www.runrace.net.
All runners must register at Waltham School in Utica from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Busses will start at 8:30 a.m. to shuttle runners to the starting line in LaSalle.
For information, call race director Jon Bastuck at 815-223-8988 or by email at [email protected].
Turkey TrotOGLESBY — The Oglesby 3-Mile
Turkey Trot will be held Thanksgiv-ing Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, starting at 9 a.m. in Oglesby. The race will start and end at Holy Family School.
Entry fees are $20 before race day and $25 on race day. There is a fam-ily special of four more by advance entry only of $60. Registration forms are available at www.starvedrockrun-ners.org. Checks should be made payable to Starved Rock Runners, LTD and sent to Oglesby Turkey Trot, 1418 West Queenscourt, Peoria, IL 61614.
All runners must register between from 7 to 8:30 a.m. For information,
call John Steele at 815-223-7922 or by email at [email protected] or call Mitchell Hobbs at 309-452-7749.
BasketballMet youth basketballPRINCETON — The Princeton
Park District will offer a youth basketball clinic at the Bureau County Metro Center for Grades 1-6 meeting on Saturdays. The clinic is designed for everyone from the beginner to players looking to improve their skills. Instructors will include current PHS players.
The Park District’s youth basket-ball league for Grades 1-6 will be held Saturday mornings, running Nov. 1 through Dec. 6. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sports-manship. To sign up for both activ-ities, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.
YMCA Youth basketballPERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA
Youth Basketball will be held Satur-day mornings from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21. Practices will be held Thursday evenings. Players may sign up individually or as a team.
Cost is $30 for Y members and $40 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at [email protected].
SoccerMet soccer league
PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will be the site for an indoor soccer league for all ages to run Tuesdays and Thurs-days, Dec. 2 through Jan. 29. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.
YMCA soccer leaguePERU — The youth soccer league
at the Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball will be starting Nov. 2 to be held Sunday afternoons through Dec. 22. Players may sign up indi-vidually or as a team.
Cost is $40 for Y members and $50 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904 ext. 40 or by email at [email protected].
EtceteraPTVBC signups
PRINCETON — The Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club is looking for girls interested in club volleyball.
Practices will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be at least two teams, one 18 and under and one 16 and under. Play-ers are accepted on a first come basis. For information, contact Demi Salazar at [email protected] or on Facebook.
Photos contributed
Ryder Cup WinnersTournament winners of this year’s Ryder Cup at Wyaton Hills Golf Course were Bill Bangston (from left), Nancy Bland, Sue Garvin, Todd Chastain, Roger Lowe, Denny Miller and Phyllis Miller. Absent is Bill Cox and Carl Prokes.
2-Man Best BallFred Kimber-ly (left) and Jon Eden won the 2-Man Best Ball Match Play for the second year in a row at Wyaton Hills Golf Course.
