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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Season celebration Lisa Aber, president of the Sheffield Historical Society, plays a Christmas hymn on the church organ at the historic St. Peter’s Danish Lutheran Church in Sheffield in preparation for Sunday’s annual community service hosted each year by the Sheffield Historical Society. This year’s program begins at 1 p.m. and includes, in part, caroling by Bunker Hill Church members from Buda and a non-denominational Christmas service, followed by refreshments and fellowship with Santa Claus at the Sheffield Community Center. New to this year’s program is a children’s story, “The Legend of the Candy Cane,” which will be read by the Rev. Brenda Lovick of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius. Also participating in Sunday’s Christmas service are the Rev. Jane Courtright of the United Church of Christ in Sheffield and Todd Krost of the Sheffield United Methodist Church. Songs and hymns will be led by Charles Gebeck who has played the organ for the program for years. The service is open for all denominations. Contact the Sheffield Historical Society at 815-454-2850 for additional details on the program and church availability for other functions. BCR photo/Andrew Fisher

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What Bureau County United Way dollars go for … University of Illinois Extension The Bureau County United Way provides funding to support the 4-H program of the University of Illinois Extension. United Way believes education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. As a Bureau County United Way member agency, University of Illinois Extension is providing educational programs for youth, ages 5-19, to engage them in learning about themselves and the world around them and provide opportunities to develop mastery and practice generosity. University of Illinois Extension is grateful to the Bureau County United Way for helping to fund the 4-H program. The investment in preparing our youth and teens for their future and their service as tomorrow’s leaders is a benefit to all. Four-H is the largest youth program in the world. The 4-H program is research-based and targeted to meet local programming needs. Four-H provides youth with many opportunities to develop critical life skills. One need that has been identified through local needs assessment processes is for youth development programming to provide resources and education to help teens as they prepare to seek part-time jobs and consider the world of work and careers. On Aug. 1 and 2, the University of Illinois Extension piloted the first 4-H Professional Leadership Skills Certificate Workshop. This is the first certificate of several to be available through the 4-H Youth Leadership Certificate Program. The Professional Leadership Skills Certificate is backed by the University of Illinois Extension and endorses the work-related skills the participants developed during the workshop. At the two-day workshop University of Illinois Extension was proud to award the 13 individuals, ages 15-18, the Professional Leadership Skills Certificate after completing hands-on workforce development information sessions and activities, with both individual and team exercises, throughout the sessions. The Professional Leadership Skills Certificate workshop included the following sessions: Real Colors Personality Inventory — Participants determined their personality color temperament and incorporated their new self-awareness when making decisions and working in teams; Leadership — Participants explored the importance of leadership and worked to create their own professional pitch to answer the question, “Can you tell me about yourself?”; Professional Development — Participants defined professionalism and applied their definition to the workplace through attire, communication, appropriate use of social media and dining etiquette; and Workforce Preparation — Participants begin prepping for the workforce by creating a resume and cover letter and learning about the STAR Method for answering interviewing questions. Breanne Gilligan, Extension youth development educator, stated, “The workshop was a success. The participants had fun while learning invaluable workforce preparation skills. The 13 teen participants answered unanimously they would recommend this program to their friends and would

attend another workshop.” One participant, when asked if the information covered in the workshop relevant to their life responded, “Yes, it gave me a broader understanding of what I need to do to prepare myself for the future.” The Professional Leadership Skills Certificate Workshop not only provided the participants with needed workforce development tools, it also provided these young adults an opportunity to grow as a young professional and meet and work with other teens interested in building their leadership skills. Additional 4-H workshops for the series are under development focusing on career exploration, entrepreneurship and developing skills such as public speaking, team leadership and more. Understanding career options and how to move forward can be confusing when you do not have experience to base the decisions upon. This dedicated workforce training allows time to think about and prepare for the next steps for jobs and career planning as they unfold. Four-H is the largest youth program in the world, and its evidence–based success has been proven for more than 100 years. Four-H provides youth with critical life skills. Through 4-H clubs, youth gain a sense of belonging within their groups, independence through decision-making and responsibility, a spirit of generosity toward others; and a variety of opportunities to master skills and knowledge. Research shows that young people who participate in 4-H clubs do better in school, are more likely to see themselves going to college, are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, and they contribute more to their communities. Four-H programs also focus on learning employment skills, experiencing healthy relationships, becoming physically fit, thinking green and engaging in science. The local 4-H program offers many different opportunities for youth and family involvement. Bureau County has 4-H community clubs located across the county, programs at after-school sites, in-school programs, special events and workshops, and new Special Interest Clubs (SPIN) where youth meet to learn about a specific project or topic. New SPIN clubs include shooting sports clubs and after-school science clubs. For more information about 4-H, call the Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, at 815-875-2878. The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ blmp/. Call the Bureau County United Way at 815-8720821 for information on how you can lend a helping hand to those in need in Bureau County. Goal Pledged $120,000.00 $40,673.60

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

Dec. 17 Bradford School Board, 7 p.m., junior high computer lab Ladd School Board, 7 p.m., library Ohio Grade School Board, 7 p.m., library

Dec. 18 Dalzell Village Board, 7 p.m., fire station (this month only) DePue School Board, 6 p.m., library Neponset Village Board, 7 p.m., community building Spring Valley Elementary Board, 7 p.m., John F. Kennedy School library

Dec. 19 IVCC Board, 6:30 p.m., room C307 Malden School Board, 7 p.m., library

Auction Calendar Dec. 12 — Paul E. Bivins Estate, truck, tractor, equipment, tools and related, firearms, furniture, appliances, household, jewelry, collectibles, 10 a.m., 17766 Wyanet-Walnut Road, Wyanet, Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Dec. 12 — Triple S Farm, farmland, 1 p.m., auction held at Moose Lodge, Princeton, Gorsuch-Hensley Real Estate & Auction Inc., auctioneers. Dec. 14 — Shipp Estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 431 E. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Dec. 20 — Bartley-Moran Farm, farmland, 1 p.m., auction held at Presbyterian Church, Princeton, Gorsuch-Hensley Real Estate & Auction Inc., auctioneers.

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60th Mr. and Mrs. Arno (Irmgard) Streit of Princeton, Dec. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Sharon) Rabe, Dec. 13.

METAMORA — The Prairie Wind Ensemble, in residence at Illinois Central College, will present its second concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center at Metamora Township High School in Metamora. Joining the Prairie Wind Ensemble for the concert will be the Metamora Wind Ensemble and a flute duet of Randi Lancaster and LuAnn Stoskopf. The Prairie Wind Ensemble is directed by Dr. Joseph Manfredo and The Metamora Wind Ensemble is directed by Dr. Wally Parks. Traditional music of the holiday season will be performed on the concert as well as an audience “seasonal” sing-a-long.

Birthdays Dec. 12 • Darrell Wallace • Michael Pagan • Tiffany Rich • Jim Pienta • Pam Miller • Ted W. Anderson • Eric Mills Dec. 13 • Phyllis Stauffer • Tony Ponsetti Dec. 14 • Bob Bowers • Annette Meissner • Mary Miller

Dec. 15 • Teresa Rosenow • Marian Ihrig • April Yucus • Janine Nelson Dec. 16 • Crystal Braasch • Alexandria Barajas Dec. 17 • John Wood • Ralph Rod Dec. 18 • Cammie Conkling • Phillip Erickson

Births Davis — Chris and Heather (Grasser) Davis, son, Nov. 29. Goskusky — Shane Goskusky and Melissa S. Vittorellis of Oglesby, son, Nov. 26. Stanton — Lourin Stanton and Katherine (Klimek) Lewis of Spring Valley, daughter, Nov. 29.

Death Notices Funderberg — Charles Funderberg, 84, of Dixon, Dec. 2. Hanak — Ann T. Hanak (formerly Hedrich), 82, of Urbana, formerly of Princeton, Dec. 1. Lampkin — Bertha June Lampkin, 93, of Wyanet, Dec. 6, Nelson — Deloris Irene Nelson, 68, of Wyoming, Ill., Dec. 3. Ramos — Richard R. “Sonnie” Ramos, 72, of Princeton, Dec. 8. Schwanke — Norma A. Schwanke, 90, of Peru, Dec. 3. Wagner — Marilyn J. Wagner, 80, of Princeton, Dec. 5.

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Quarter Mania DIXON — The Quarter Mania event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Traditional Wellness Center/Gingko Tree Cafe, 216 W. 1st St., Dixon. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is an auction, raffle and vendor fair all in one. Items from local vendors will be auctioned off for one to four quarters per item. Vendors will have their cash and carry items available for sale. There will be a soup bar and beverages available during the event. Proceeds from the paddles and 50/50 raffle ticket sales will be donated to Toys for Tots. There will be a donation box for new, unwrapped toys.

Santa in Sheffield SHEFFIELD — Santa Claus will be in Sheffield at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Sheffield Pride Park in downtown. In the event of bad weather, he will be at the Concord Township Building.

Christmas cookie walk SPRING VALLEY — A Christmas cookie walk will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Parish

of Nativity of our Lord (old St. Anthony Church), 510 Richard Mautino Drive in Spring Valley. The event will feature a wide variety of cookies, candy and more in a select-your-own style. The cost will be $6 per pound.

Santa visit DOVER — The Malden Fire Department and the village of Dover are sponsoring a visit from Santa from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Dover Village Hall.

Ice Odyssey OTTAWA — Ottawa Downtown Merchant is hosting Ice Odyssey from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Ottawa’s Old Town District. There will be ice sculptors carving whimsical holiday visions. The day kicks off the OES Reindeer Run. There will also be a holiday bazaar.

Annual Christmas service SHEFFIELD — The annual Christmas service at the historical Danish church in Sheffield will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Sheffield Community Center for refreshments and fellowship.

‘The Naughty List’ PRINCETON — Festival 56 will present “The Naughty List,” a holiday play written by Laura Brigham and designed especially for children ages 3-10, Dec. 17-22 at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton. Performances will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 17, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets are $13. Call 815-879-5656 or visit www.festival56.com.

Jewelry sale SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a jewelry is fun sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the hospital’s lower

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Bottle and a Brush PRINCETON — The Princeton Arts Academy will host a bottle and brush event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the downtown banquet centre at Fitzgeralds. Participants will paint with local artists while enjoying wine from Fitzgeralds. To register, visit www.princetonartsacademy.com.

Bluegrass jam PRINCETON — A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815875-2057.

New Year’s Eve dance PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a New Year’s Eve dance, let the good times roll, from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Generics Goodies Band will perform. There is a $10 cover charge per person. RSVP by Saturday, Dec. 21 by calling 815-879-5261 or 815-8752547. There will be snacks and party favors.

First day hike UTICA — Starved Rock State Park will hold an America’s State Park’s First Day Hike at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. The hike will start at the Starved Rock Visitor Center, and the hike is free.

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Grandma’s Sugar Cookies 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup canola oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Combine butter, powdered sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer. Add oil, eggs and vanilla, mixing to combine. Gradually add flour mixture. Chill dough 3 to 4 hours until firm. Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into walnut-size balls and roll in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet. Dip the bottom of a glass in granulated sugar and press onto each ball to flatten. Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies from pan and let cool on paper towels. Makes 3 dozen.

Red Velvet Rich and Creamy Cookies 1 pouch (1 pound 1.5 ounce) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon red food color 1 egg 3/4 to 1 cup Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting 1/4 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 375°. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, cocoa, butter, sour cream, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Frost cooled cookies with frosting. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Loaded Up Pretzel Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups miniature pretzels, broken 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate M&Ms Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls, place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Salty Caramel and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups rolled oats 1 11-ounce package caramel baking bits 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped Coarse sea salt In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugars, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the electric mixer, then stir in the remaining flour. Stir in oats, caramel baking bits and pecans. Drop 1 1/2-inch mounds of dough 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in a 350° for 11 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cookies will look undercooked. Cool on cookie sheets for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack cool. Makes 48 cookies.

medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten each ball in criss cross pattern with tines of fork dipped in sugar. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks. Cool completely. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies. Can add 1/2 cup chopped cocktail peanuts to dough before shaping into balls and baking.

Potato Chip Toffee Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulate sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup crushed ruffled potato chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped Heath bars Mix flour, soda, cornstarch and salt in large bowl; reserve. In medium bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk in egg. then yolk and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix. Dough will be very soft. Fold in potato chips, chocolate chips and Heath bars. Cover. Chill 2 hours or up to 3 days. Allow dough to soften slightly at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookie 2 sticks of butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 3 cups of quick oats 2 8-ounce packs chopped dates Cream butter and both sugars together. Then add eggs and vanilla and combine well. Next add eggs and vanilla and combine well. Next add flour, baking soda and cinnamon and combine into ingredients. Finally add quick oats and dates and mix together. Use a teaspoonful to drop mix onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes at 350° or until golden brown. Makes 4 dozen.

Pecan Tassies 1 3-ounce package cream cheese 1/4 cup butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar

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1 teaspoon vanilla Dash of salt 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, divided Blend cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter. Stir in flour. Chill 1 hour. Shape into 2 dozen 1-inch balls. (Divide before rolling to assure 24.) Place in ungreased small muffin pans. Press dough against bottom and sides using mini tart shaper or a spatula. Beat together egg, brown sugar, the rest of the butter, vanilla and salt just until smooth. Divide most of the pecans among tarts, add egg mixture (to cut down on the mess, add a little to all 24 and go back and fill in skimpy ones). Top with remaining pecans. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool. These keep for several days covered.

Fudge Filled Peanut Butter Cookies Crisco No stick Cooking Spray 1 1/2 cups Jif Creamy Peanut Butter 1 stick Crisco baking stick all vegetables shortening 2 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 14-ounce can Eagle

brand sweetened condensed milk 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips Heat oven to 375. Coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. For cookies, beat peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Beat just until blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture on low speed mixing just until blended. Drop by level full tablespoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire rack to cool completely. For filling, microwave sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla. Let cool 15 minutes. Spread generously on flat side of cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat side down to form sandwich cookies. Makes 48 cookies. If you have any recipes you would like to share with any of our other readers, you can send them to my email at judyd2313@frontier. com or drop a note to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. Happy baking!

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Library Corner PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, Dec. 12, Bureau County Pastors will meet at 10 a.m. Also Thursday, the Friends of the Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “Montana 1948” by Larry Watson. All are welcome to attend. Monday, Dec. 16, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Matson Meeting Room and feature three ghosts who persuade a cold-hearted, tight-fisted man of business to mend his ways. Tuesday, Dec. 17, the WUNT board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Also Tuesday, a performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. and feature A Gene Autry Christmas (with other holiday songs of the 20th century) with Phil Kaufmann and Ron McCutchan. Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Junior High Book Club meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss “The King of Ithaka” by Tracy Barrett. Thursday, Dec. 19, the youth services area will host a Polar Express pajama party family night at 6:30 p.m. Crafts and activities with hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Pajamas are optional. Call 815-875-1331, Ext. 2213 to register. LADD — Preschool story times are held at 10:30 a.m. on the first

and third Monday of each month. They are geared toward children ages 3-5, who are accompanied with a parent or guardian. OHIO — Saturday, Dec. 14, the Ohio Public Library will host a Christmas party at 10 a.m. There will be ornament-making among many other activities planned and treats for all attendees. The library has also revamped its Facebook page. Search Ohio Public Library District to like the page. Events and new items will be posted to the page. BUDA — Saturday, Dec. 21, the Mason Memorial Public Library will host a Christmasthemed activity day at 11 a.m. Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are encourage to attend for crafting, snacks and a story. New books at the library include, “The First Phone Call from Heaven” by Mitch Albom; “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham; “King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci; “Cross My Heart” by James Patterson and many more paperbacks, including Christmas stories. New DVDs include,

“Monsters University.” “Grown Ups 2,” “White House Down,” “Turbo,” “Planes.” “Home AloneHoliday Heist,” “Little Mermaid II,” “The Wolverine,” “Smurfs 2.” WALNUT — The library is hosting a coloring contest for children in prekindergarten to fifth grade. Prizes will be awarded in three different categories: Prekindergarten and first grade; second and third grades; fourth and fifth grades. Prizes will be handed out on Dec. 21. The library can help with gift giving, if books are on a patron’s giving list. Staff members will be available to help with ideas and placing orders. PERU — The Peru Public Library will host an afternoon of holiday fun beginning at 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Enjoy hearing favorite holiday stories told with an expected twist followed by a holiday craft and take home treat. Children should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Seating is limited and registration is requested by calling 815-223-0229, ext. 5. Fore more information, visit www.perlibrary. org and search the children’s services’ page.

Here’s your library Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry; Librarian: Eileen Pinter. Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254; Librarian: Amy Bosi. LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356; Librarian: Joyce Sondgeroth. Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-6593283; Librarian: Rose M. Thompson. Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701; Librarian: Jeannie Jarigese. Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971; Librarian: Connie Baele. Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-5942204; Librarian: Carissa Faber. Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422; Librarian: David Sprung. Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331; Librarian: Julie Wayland. Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815699-2342; Librarian: Linda Kurth. Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, 815-663-4741; Director: Barb White. Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660; Librarian: Marcia Broady. Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628; Librarian: Sue Lanxon. Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511; Librarian: Lisa Bettner. Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-379-2159; Librarian: Michele McAlvey. If you would like to include your news on our Library Corner page, send your items to Goldie Currie at gcurrie@bcrnews.com. For more information, call Currie at 815-875-4461, ext. 236. •••

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Postal Service readies for busiest mailing day BEDFORD PARK — As the U.S. Postal Service prepares for Dec. 16, its busiest mailing day of the year, shoppers are scrambling to send their holiday gifts and cards in time for the holiday. The Postal Service expects 6 million customers to visit Post Offices nationwide. “This is the first holiday season that consumers and businesses can take advantage of the recently revamped Priority Mail, which now comes with free insurance, day-specific delivery and free tracking, says Peter Allen, Central Illinois District Manager. “With our low-cost Flat-Rate shipping product — which has no additional surcharges — the Postal Service anticipates that its highly popular Priority Mail offerings will be very attractive to

cost-conscious small businesses and holiday shippers. “We know that customers are looking for quick, easy and convenient shipping choices to ship their holiday gifts, and the Postal Service offers a great combination of value and convenience,” Allen said. “By going online, customers can take care of their shipping needs right from their home computer. You can print postage and shipping labels directly from your computer with Click-N-Ship. We offer discounts when you ship online. Plus, you can schedule free package pickup online as well, so you can take care of all of your shipping from your computer without ever leaving home.” Priority Mail Flat-Rate Boxes are available free at your local post office

in four different sizes, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com, or by telephone at 1-800-STAMP-24. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using usps. com/clicknship. Here is how to ship and send all your gifts in just a few quick steps! Confirm addresses. Print addresses clearly and in CAPS. Include complete ‘to’ and ‘from’ info. Check usps.com for the correct ZIP Code or use the ZIP Code tool on usps.com and the mobile app to find a ZIP Code quick — never guess. Choose the Right Box. Pick a strong and sturdy box, and tape it closed tightly. Be careful when reusing boxes — they can become weak. Place wrapped gift boxes inside a plain

larger box. Use a Priority Mail Flat Rate Box or holiday-themed ReadyPost option. Pack Delicately. Cushion contents to protect them during transportation, and wrap glass and other fragile items with extra newspaper or packing material. Be sure to label a box as ‘FRAGILE’ if it needs to be handled with extra care. Use popped popcorn in a bag as an eco-friendly cushion for fragile gifts. Remove all batteries from electronics. Remember to place an extra shipping label inside the box, so the item can be returned in case the box or label gets damaged. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

To tip or not to tip: that is the holiday question (BPT) — When the holiday season arrives, so too does the enigma of holiday tipping. What’s supposed to be a sign of gratitude for great service, can quickly turn into stress as you try to decide if and how much you should tip the handyman, mail carrier, babysitter and many more. Lizzie Post, co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition” and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, knows the finer points of tipping during the holiday season, including who to tip, how much to tip and how to stay on budget doing so. Post has teamed with up Bank of America, and here are some of her suggestions: Make a list — The key to holiday tipping is to plan ahead so nobody gets overlooked. A tip is appropriate for people who have provided their services throughout the year, like your dog walker,

housekeeper, personal trainer, hairstylist, doorman and trash collector. Don’t forget to think of the entire family in the process, as well — it’s always good to recognize babysitters, day care providers and nannies. Scale appropriately — The general rule of thumb for holiday tipping is up to the cost of one instance of service. However, this does not ring true for everyone on your list. Individuals who provide service on a more regular basis, such as an au pair or housekeeper, may require additional recognition, such as one week’s pay. Some people who may appreciate a gift, but most likely cannot accept cash, include your child’s teacher, health care professionals and government employees, like your mail carrier. Express gratitude — It’s important to remember that above all else, holiday tipping

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is really holiday thanking, extending a courteous gesture as a result of service throughout the year. No matter how much or what you decide to give, it’s always important to offer your thanks with a handwritten note or holiday card. After all, it’s the thought and sentiment behind the gesture that matters most, not the gift itself. Consider these holiday tipping guidelines from Post: • Barber/hairstylist — cost of one salon visit or a gift. • Babysitter — one evening’s pay and a small gift. • Handyman — $15 to $40. • Au pair or live-in nanny — one week’s pay and a gift from your child(ren). • Garage attendants — $10 to $30 or a small gift. • Day care provider — $25 to $70 for each staff member or a gift. • Personal trainer — up to

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month’s salary or a gift. • Doorman — $15 to $80 cash or a gift. • Trash/recycling collectors — $10 to $30 each. • Pet groomer — up to the cost of one session or a gift. • Yard/garden worker — $20 to $50 cash or a gift.

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Sports Senior Spotlight Collin Aimone Name: Collin Aimone. Nickname: None. School: Hall High School. Date/place of birth: 02/27/1996. Hometown: Spring Valley. Family: I live with my Grandpa and Grandma, Troy and Deb Aimone. Sports: Football, basketball, track. Favorite sport and why: Football because of playing under the Friday Night Lights. Likes: Anything Outdoors and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dislikes: Super hot days. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Walter Payton. His determination to be the best and to fight through adversity. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My grandparents because of their support in everything I do. They come to all my games. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone.

The CD in my player at home/car is: Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP 2. People would be surprised to know: I am an avid hunter. I stay home to watch: The Walking Dead. When I need luck for a big game, I: I wear the same outfit I wore for the previous game we won. The funniest person I’ve ever me: Alex Knutson What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was a good high school athlete. Most embarrassing moment: When I air balled a layup in grade school. Most unforgettable moment: When I intercepted a pass in the St. Bede game this year to seal the win. Ultimate sports fantasy: Play in the Super Bowl for the Packers or play football for Iowa. What I would like to do in life: Something having to do with the outdoors. Three words that best describe myself: Dedicated, resilient, athletic.

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Attorney for the Seller: Donald F. Black P.O. Box 148, Morris, IL 60450 • 815-942-0594

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Property Description: .32± acre lot located at 19 Sunset Ct., Princeton, IL 61368. Appx. lot dimension is 186 ft. x 111.67 ft. x 118.8 ft. x 114.98 ft. Road frontage approximately 115± ft. Electric, gas, sanitary sewer and water-municipal to site. Tax parcel number is identified as 16-21-101-048. Incl. 10 ft. x 10 ft. utility shed w/2 lawn mowers & weeder. Auction Terms & Conditions: Ten (10) percent earnest money deposit of contract selling price is required on auction day at time of signing the purchase agreement. Remaining due upon closing. Closing to occur on or about January 31, 2014. Property is being sold on an “as is/where is” basis. Bidder(s) should arrange financing and perform due diligence prior to the auction. Bidder(s) assume(s) all responsibility for obtaining any financing for the purchase of property and neither Owner/Seller nor Broker/Auction Company assumes any responsibility for Buyer’s inability to obtain financing. Seller will provide a survey on the day of the auction. Any announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over any previously advertised terms and/or conditions. Seller: Evangelical Covenant Church Seller Atty: Robert Russell, 815-875-4555 Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C. For info call Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker 815-875-7418 or timothy.a.harris@prudential.com Full details at www.capitalag.com Capital Auction service by: Agricultural Timothy A. Harris, CAPS Property Services, Inc. IL Auction Lic. #441.001976

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