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Where’s the candy? Sophia Zerfas tries her luck chewing on a plastic Easter egg during Saturday’s annual Easter egg hunt at the Colonial Hall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Princeton. Several communities and organizations around the Bureau County area are hosting springtime activities and Easter egg hunts this weekend, while other communities and groups have already completed their egg hunts. In addition to the traditional Easter egg hunts, area residents can celebrate the Easter season by attending special Easter cantatas, sunrise services and other special Easter events planned this weekend by area churches. BCR photo/Amelia Bystry
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Your hometown beat Meeting Calendar April 21 Cherry School Board, 6:30 p.m., school meeting room LaMoille School Board, 7:30 p.m., high school office Princeton City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers Princeton Park District Board, 4:30 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center Sheffield Village Board, 7 p.m., Sheffield Community Center Walnut Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall
April 22 Ladd Village Board, 6:30 p.m., village hall LaMoille Village Board, 7 p.m., village hall
April 23 Hall High School Board, 6 p.m., library (this month only) Princeton High School Board, 6 p.m., library
April 24 E911, 7 p.m., Emergency Telephone System Boardroom Malden Village Board, 6 p.m., village hall
Auction Calendar April 26 – Eugene Billings estate, train collection, toy collection, quality ammo, fishing, miscellaneous collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. April 28 – Rosella Lyle estate, furniture and household items, 4 p.m., 111 Columbus St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 2 – Spring Valley City Bank, real estate, 5 p.m., 816 Park Ave. West, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 10 – Robert Cooper estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 1905 S. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.
Seeking Sources Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation ... They are all on the horizon. We know you’ll be preparing a variety of homemade dishes for these fun-filled events. The Bureau County Republican would like you to share your recipes; recipe columnist Judy Dyke would like to feature one of your recipes in an upcoming edition. Send your recipes to her at judyd2313@frontier.com. You can also mail them to her attention at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. ••• The Bureau County Republican is anxious to see your vacation photos. When you’re packing your suitcase for an upcoming excursion, remember to pack a copy of the BCR too. When you get to your destination, have someone take a photo of you holding the newspaper. It’s always fun if you can stand in front of a landmark or something interesting at your destination. When you get home, email the photo and some information about your trip to BCR Associate Editor Rita Roberts at rroberts@ bcrnews.com. Make sure you tell us who is in the photo and where your photo was taken.
Earth Day: April 22, 2014 April 22 marks the 44th anniversary of Earth Day — a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. The day came from reaction to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969. In honor of Earth Day — and Earth Week (April 16-22) — this includes examples of Census Bureau statistics pertaining to energy and the environment. Heating and cooling the home 2.4 million: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country heated by wood in 2012, which is 2.1 percent of all homes. 42,747: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country totally heated by solar energy in 2012. 57.0 million: Estimated number of occupied housing units across the country heated by utility gas in 2012, which is 49.4 percent of all homes. 89 percent: Estimated percent of newly built single-family homes across the country with airconditioning in 2012. In 1973, it was 49 percent. Commuting to work 25.7 minutes: Estimated average time for workers age 16 and older across the country spent getting to work in 2012, up from 25.5 minutes in 2011 and 25.3 minutes in 2010. 31.9 and 31.8 minutes: Estimated average time for workers age 16 and older in Maryland and New York spent getting to work in 2012, the longest commute time in the nation. Maryland’s time is down from 32.2 minutes in 2011. 16.7 and 17.4 minutes: Estimated average time workers age 16 and older in South Dakota and North Dakota spent getting to work in 2012, the shortest one-way commute times in the nation. 864,883: Estimated number of people who rode a bicycle to work in 2012. This comes out to about 0.6 percent of the American workforce. 3,969,058: Estimated number of people who walked to work in 2012. This comes out to about 2.8 percent of the American workforce. Working in the nuclear and forestry fields 50,778: Number of workers employed in nuclear electric power generation (NAICS 221113) across the United States in 2011, up from 49,174 in 2010. They
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White. “The Fall Vehicle Show is a great venue for automobile enthusiasts, and what better way for attendees to show their pride than through displaying this year’s special event license plate.” Applications for the plate and entries for the 65th annual Secretary of State Fall Vehicle Show are now available at 450A Howlett Building, Secretary of State’s Office, Springfield, IL 62756. Those interested may also call 217-557-7220 or email jryg@
ilsos.net. The Fall Vehicle Show will be held on Sept. 6, in Springfield’s downtown area at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street. “This is the second year the show will be staged on Second Street in the shadow of the Illinois State Capitol which proved to be one of the most popular venues in the show’s long history,” said Secretary of State Vehicle Show Board member Steve Brown of Washington.
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All about you Birthdays • Kylee Green • Larry Kerrick April 21 • Vicki Maupin • Jacob Pierce April 22 • Jessica Dove • Eric Wiggim • Jenny Peach April 23 • Jerry Kopp • Cherie Smith • Barb Merkel • Melanie Stabler
April 17 • Danny Carlson • Rita Miller Hastings • Kim Walters April 19 • Tonya Andersen • Lynn Klingenberg • Matt Merboth • Rex Imari April 20 • Jamie Balensiefen • Josh Nickelsen • Season Karns • Joy Kauffman
Calendar Woodcrafters meeting PRINCETON — The Woodcrafters of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17, at the Bureau County Senior Center in Princeton. Show and tell will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Gary Moreland will showcase his inlay work using various types of contrasting wood to produce a unique art form.
Giving Tree Band performance Births Costamagna — Thomas and Emily (Johnson) Costamagna of Granville, daughter, April 6. Sosa — Carlos Sosa of Collinsville and Cheyenne Smith of Granville, daughter, April 5. Stinar — Alicia Stinar of Princeton, daughter, April 1. Torri — Michael and Jennifer (Barto) Torri of DePue, son, April 4.
Death Notices Cartwright — Gaylord “Hoss” R. Cartwright of Camden, Tenn., formerly of Princeton, April 10. Dekeyser — Lavonna I. Dekeyser, 50, of Princeton, April 7. Florschuetz — William “Bill” Florschuetz, 96, of Sublette, April 12. Hensley — Jammie Hensley, 45, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Walnut, April 5. Isaacson — Lelah W. Isaacson, 86, of Princeton, March 21. Krapff — Althea A. Krapff, 100, of Ohio, Ill., April 14. Miller — Wanda Lorraine Miller, 70, of Mahomet, April 9. Moline — Mary A. Moline, 86, of Princeton, April 8. Murphey — Winifred “Winnie” Lily Coward Murphey, 90, of Princeton, April 4. Schwingle — Kirk D. Schwingle, 57, of Mendota, April 6.
White announces poetry contest Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announce entry forms are available for the 10th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competitions Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide a new outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to discovering talented new poets with this year’s competition.” The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Stein, who succeeded
Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate. The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO,” and “Quiddity” magazines and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. For more information or forms, visit www.cyberdriveillinois. com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-5582065 or bmatheis@ilsos. net.
OGLESBY — The Giving Tree Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre. The Henry Torpedo Boys, a local bluegrass band, will open the concert. The Giving Tree Band recently played at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the House of Blues in Chicago. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at eventbrite. com or at the door while availability lasts. IVSustainability and the Student Government Association are sponsoring the concert along with IV Cellular.
Bluegrass jam PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.
Art classes PRINCETON — The second in a series of children’s art classes will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Prairie Arts Council Gallery. The fee for each class is $12 per child for PAC members and $15 for non-members. To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.
Drawdown PRINCETON — Friends of Strays will hold its annual drawdown and silent auction Saturday, April 26, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton. Tickets are $50 per couple and includes dinner and complimentary beer and
wine. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The top prize is $1,200. There will be raffles, tip boards and a silent auction. To purchase a ticket, call 815-872-7387 or visit Finders Keepers, 306 E. Backbone Road, Princeton.
Wildflower pilgrimage UTICA — Starved Rock State Park is offering guided hikes to view the spring wildflowers Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The hikes are free.
Garage sale SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield town-wide garage sale will be on Saturday, April 26.
Domino night TAMPICO — The Tampico Area Historical Society will host a Mexican Train Domino night Saturday, April 26, at the Tampico Community Building. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and play will start at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $5 includes refreshments and prizes. This is a matching fund event in coordination with the Royal Neighbors. For more information, call Joan Johnson at 815-622-8705 or email garyjoan@thewisp.net or tampciohistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Rummage and bake sale PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will hold its annual rummage and bake sale on the lawn of the Prairie Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Prairie Arts Council’s art scholarship program which will be awarded in May to two high school applicants.
Pancake breakfast HENNEPIN — Team Hennepin, Relay for Life team will hold its annual benefit pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Country Stop Restaurant on Route 26 in Hennepin. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, applesauce, orange juice and coffee. Tickets will be available at the door. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children age 6-12 and free for children under 5 years old. Carryout meals will also be available. The team
will raffle a Longaberger woven traditions ivory cheese and cracker tray with woodcrafts cheese board, glass dome and ivory dip bowl.
Art show PERU — The Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru will hold an art show from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at MarkAllen’s American Kitchen, 1402 Peoria St., Peru. Tickets are $25 per person and give attendees a chance to win the donated art. Tickets can be purchased at MarkAllen’s. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. To reserve a table or for more information, call Ann at MarkAllen’s at 815-220-0642.
IVSO ‘Trivia with Friends’ fundraiser UTICA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will sponsor a “Trivia with Friends” fundraising event Friday, May 2, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. Also included in the evening is a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, “Stock the Bar” raffle and prizes. The cost is $10 per person with 6-10 people per table. For ticket reservations, contact Jayne Henry at 815252-1419 or email your request to jaynehenry@ netscape.net.
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Convoy against cancer LADD — The 2014 Convoy Against Cancer big truck show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, on Route 89/Main Street in Ladd. The entry fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. All trucks are welcome. For more information, contact Phil Hocking at 815-894-2092, 8154888245 or bigtruckshow@ hotmail.com.
Car cruise PRINCETON — Princeton Buddy Bags will hold its inaugural car cruise Sunday, May 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Princeton High School’s north parking lot. Cost is $5 and one food item per vehicle. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 vehicles. There will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 815-878-9567 or 815878-1861.
Pancake breakfast OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 4, in the Ohio Schools auditorium. The cost is $5 for adults and senior citizens, $4 for students 12 and under and free for pre-schoolers. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee.
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Food court I like to make up different tea breads and keep in the freezer. They are so nice to have if you have company drop in or just plain good to have for breakfast or a snack without any work.
Soft Oatmeal Bread 1 1/2 cups water (70 to 80 degrees) 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast In a bread machine pan. Place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed.
Blueberry Banana Bread 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup fresh blueberries In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour baking soda and salt. Gradually add creamed mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in bananas. Fold in blueberries. Pour into three greased 5 3/4-by-3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Before removing from pan to wire racks.
Pumpkin Swirl Bread Filling 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Bread 3 cups sugar 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin 4 eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 cup water 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped dates Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 8-by-4-inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, soda, cinnamon, salt and baking powder nutmeg and cloves, gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates. Pour half of the batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Spoon filling over batter. Cover filling completely with remaining batter. Bake 65 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in bread portion comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate until serving.
Pina Colada Zucchini Bread 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups canola oil 1 teaspoon each coconut, rum and vanilla extracts 3 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecans Line the bottom of three greased and floured 8-by4-inch loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the
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paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently remove waxed paper.
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Applesauce Fruit Bread 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1 cup seedless raisins 1/2 cup candied fruit Using medium speed on mixer, mix together flour, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until well blended. Stir in oats, raisins and candied fruit. Spoon into greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Hawaiian Bread 1 28-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 10-ounce package moist flaked coconut 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Strawberry Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups Wesson oil 1 cup chopped pecans 2 10-ounce packages frozen strawberries, thawed Preheat oven to 350°. In large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Set aside. In small bowl, beat eggs and Wesson oil. Add pecans and strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to dry ingredients. Grease and flour two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans. Pour mixture in loaf pans and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Bake 45 to 50 minutes for smaller pans. Makes 2 large loaves or 4 small loaves.
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2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 3 eggs, well beaten 2 3/4 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 cups grated zucchini, wash, but do not peel 3 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup nuts Mix first 3 ingredients together. Then mix flour salt, soda, baking powder, cinnamon together well and add to the egg mixture. Mix zucchini, vanilla and nuts together and add to the above mixture. Grease 2 or 3 loaf pans and pour in batter. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes. If you have any good bread recipes you would like to share, you can send them to my email at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy Baking!
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‘Connecting Threads’ showcasing art Princeton Public Library’s “Connecting Threads” community art show is still on display. The final library program that correlates with the show will be at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) with the Barn Quits of Bureau County. Pictured is Mary Serafini, who comments on a Jacob’s Ladder quilt brought in by an audience member during “Grandma’s Wonderful Quilts of the ‘30s” on April 8 at the library. The “Connecting Threads” show ends April 19.
Library Corner PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, April 17, the Bureau County Retired Teachers meeting will be at 11 a.m. The PHS Book Club “Tigers Read” will meet at the PHS Learning Center during lunch hours. At 6:30 p.m., Barn Quilts of Bureau County will give a presentation on the barn quilt public art movement, both its history in the United States and its development in Bureau County. At 7 p.m., the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet. Saturday. April 19, the Princeton Junior Women’s Club will host a preschool craft for ages 3-6 from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a happy couple, deeply in love, however, their lives are shattered when the protagonist is killed in a robbery. Returning as a ghost, he can neither be seen or heard by his love. When he discovers his death was not an accident, he must find a way to warn his love about the danger she is in. Also on Monday, a Living Works meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, the preschool story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature a butterfly craft. Also, the Bureau County Health Discussions meeting will be at 11 a.m. A family science night program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Patrons will observe
chemical reactions and dissect owl pellets. The program is meant for children ages 7-12 with a parent or guardian. The program is co-hosted by the Princeton High School Science Club. Wednesday, April 23, the Tiskilwa Bible Church Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the local history room. Thursday, April 24, Friends of the Library Book Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is celebrating National Library Week with the theme “Lives Change @ Your Library.” Amnesty Weeks will continue until April 26. Patrons who have any items checked out and they are overdue, bring them into the library or drop them into the book drop on the west side of the building and owe nothing on those items. However, if an item is damaged or lost, the patron must pay the full amount for the item. If a patron has a previous fine, pick up a coupon for $1 off at the circulation desks. Also during these two weeks, there will be free replacement on lost and/or damaged Richard Mautino Library cards. Friday, April 18, the library will be closed in observance of Good Friday. Tuesday, April 22,
story time in the children’s department will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Participants will make wind chimes out of recycled materials. Wednesday, April 23, there will be an after school kite craft from 4 to 5 p.m. MINERAL — The Mineral-Gold Library will be celebrating National Library Week from April 14 to 19. Stop in for refreshments all week, check out all of the library’s new books, pick up color pages for the little ones, and see what’s in the book sale. NEPONSET — The Neponset Library has been celebrating National Library Week with fun programs and events for all ages this week. On Saturday, April 19, the library will host a candy bar Bingo event from 1 to 3 p.m. A Bingo card costs one regular-sized candy bar. Participants can play up to three bingo cards per game. It will be fun to see who walks away with the most candy bars. The event welcomes all ages. Tuesday, April 22, the library will host an e-book basics program from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Patrons are asked to bring passwords for their accounts and their Neponset Public Library cards.
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Name: Lucas Bauer. Nickname: “Caveman,” “Beethoven.” School: Princeton High School. Date/place of birth: April 12, 1996/Joliet. Hometown: Joliet.
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Family: Mom - Tamara; stepdad, Terry; brother - Jacob; sisters Maggie, Samantha, Linsey. Sports: Soccer, tennis. Favorite sport and why: Soccer; it’s the only sport I’m good at. Likes: Soccer, singing and hanging out with people. Dislikes: People who talk too much, chocolate, cherries. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Bird; he’s a real good guy. Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): My mother. She has helped me through a lot of tough times. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: choice to not be on the deserted island. People would be surprised to know: Dr. Pepper is my life. I stay home to watch: Law and Order: House, Dexter, Justified, South Park. When I need luck for a big game, I: put a quarter in my shoe. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Tyson, no explanation needed. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “How do I sing tenor again?’ Most embarrassing moment: Realizing halfway that I’m wrong in an argument and I have to still fight for my opinion ... laugh, laugh Mrs. McVety. Most unforgettable moment: Solo in Ave Maria sophomore year. Ultimate sports fantasy: Play professional soccer. What I would like to do in life: Become a music educator. Three words that best describe myself: Bad at math.
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Lucas Bauer plays soccer and tennis, but says soccer is his favorite sport, because “that’s the only one I’m good at.” Former PHS soccer coach Jason Bird has had the greatest influence on his athletic career, because “he’s a good guy.” His mother has had the greatest influence on his life, because “she has helped me through a lot of tough times.”
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Princeton Pheasants Forever The Princeton Pheasants Forever Chapter held its annual spring youth hunt on March 22.
Princeton varsity girls basketball Team members are (front row, left) Michaela Strom, Ann Sims, Stephenny Farrell, Becca Frank and Megan Hendrickson; (middle row) Alison VanDenBussche, Kelly Schmidt, Brianna Barajas and Danielle Hughes; and (back row) head coach Kevin Hieronymus, Zoe Mead, Taylor Clark, coach Ken Musselman and coach Ken Wilson.
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Blaze 10U takes second Princeton F/S girls basketball Members of the Princeton sophomore team, which includes the freshmen below are (front row, left) Taylor Weatherington, Michaela Mall, Maddie Cain, Kira Harp, Julia Bauer and Sarah Murray; (second row) Mary Sims, Jaimee Ciesielski, Brooke Hieronymus, Arraia Hicks, Kayley Vaccaro and Sarah Ray; and (back row) coach Heath Terando, Elise Blocki, Brianna Legner, Ivy Rhodes, Courtney Oeder, Kiarra Tate and Max Dumyahn.
Bureau County Blaze 10U softball team went 3-1 to place second out of eight teams in the Pekin Avanti’s Dome March Shootout Tournament from March 21-23. The Blaze defeated the CASA Chaos from Springfield, Kewanee Elite, and Quad City Firebirds. The Blaze took second after losing a rematch vs. the Quad City Firebirds in the championship game. The 10U Blaze improved their season record to 17-1. Team members are (front row, left) assistant coach Jason Krich, Olivia Alter, Darla Kepner, Bri Broers, Jenna O’Donnell, Katie Bates, Katie Sexton, and head coach Brady Bushnell; and (back row, left) assistant coach Joe Bates, McKenna Solomon, Madison Krich, Trysta Foster, Elle Jarrett, Avery Bushnell, Paige Manning, Tyra Sayler, and assistant coach Greg Sayler.
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View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Three Bedroom/Two Bath Brick Ranch Home w/Attached Two Car Garage & Full Basement; Home has Natural Gas, Forced Air Furnace & Central Air. Living Space is Approx. 1488 Square Feet. A Great Park Avenue Location! LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRINCETON-GREENCROFT SEC. 1 SD L 103 IRRG. B 1373 P343 D 08-5526 LOT SIZE 90 X 127 Please Note: This Home has Some Basement Foundation Issues and Some Interior Work and is being Sold AS IS without warranty or representation, expressed or implied. Buyer understands and acknowledges that the Seller hereby expressly disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, with respect to the land, improvements, and real and personal property, including without limitation, any warranty of habitability, warranty of merchantability, or warranty of fitness for a particular use. TERMS OF REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter. Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852.
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Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath with open floor plan, att. garage, sunny deck, family room & more! Move In Condition!! #08579074 $121,500
Princeton
5 acres! Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that could have 2 more bedrooms. Vinyl siding, full basement, nice deck with above ground pool. Scenic views! #08578699 $179,900
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Vice PresidentRural Consumer Princeton, IL 61356
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All one bedroom units include utilities and appliances. Applicant must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age. Rent based on adjusted gross income. Contact the Bureau County Housing Authority at 444 S. Church St., Princeton, IL 61356 or 815-879-8106 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”.
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new listing! $79,900 new listing! Country home Renovated home w/ 3 on 5 acres! $134,500. Near BR (1 on main & 2 up), Mineral w/ fenced acreage, vinyl sided, attached 1 beautiful evergreens & car garage. Nice relaxing trees. Outbuildings. 4 BR front porch. #08583881 Home. #08583763
Sherwood Glen lot For Sale!
new listing! $125,000 Building Lot - approx. 5 acres in Sherwood Glen Subd. - irregular shaped lot located on cul-de-sac, & steel building. #08579918
new listing! $56,900 Malden! 1/2 acre lot,. Home - 2 BR, hardwood floors (under carpet). Furnace/AC 2002. Garage 20’x38’ w/ workshop. #08578102
Price reduced! $72,500 Price reduced! $66,000 On Quiet street w/ fenced Princeton! 3 BR, hardwood backyard, newer windows, floors, large gated deck & insulated 1 car garage. New fenced yard. Vinyl siding. Roof 2011. On slab. Call Detached garage. Call to our office! #07970743 see! #08435667
Price reduced! $77,000 Price reduced! $149,900 Princeton! 15’x16’ sun Brand New Inside & Out porch. Paint & carpet 2003. 2013! Gas FP, hardwood Furnace/AC 2005. Roof flooring, kitchen, plumbing, 2006. 2 BR. Full basement. electrical, 3 BR, 15’x7’ Garage & shed. #08468258 sunroom. #08532023
2950 N. Main St. Suite 1
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$93,900 - Princeton! $127,900 - Princeton! 4 BR, 3 bath, front & back Updated & roomy 2 BR stairways, hardwood floors, home - NO STEPS! New built in display cabinets. roof 2011, Includes kitchen Newer kitchen & windows. appliances. 8’x15’ laundry / Ready for you! #08536233 mud room. #08529455
1221 North Main – Princeton, IL
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS) OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2005-HE4 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.) RICK COLE A/K/A RICK S COLE, et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 28 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 805 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LA MOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-25-228-012. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1222008. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1222008 Case Number: 13 CH 28 TJSC#: 34-2245 I601207 Published in the Bureau County Republian Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.
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3 BD, 1.5 BA, Private Yard, Spacious Kitchen $88,000
3 BD with hardwoods & Updated kitchen & Bath $73,000
4 BD, Master Suite, Patio, Fireplace $99,000
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