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Enjoying the love Little Stevie Davis, 1, of Walnut doesn’t want anyone stealing her Valentine’s Day candies! With chocolate smeared across her face, Stevie is the picture perfect Valentine. Valentine’s Day brings with it a little extra time for love this Saturday, Feb. 14. Be sure to send out the cards, the flowers and candy this week because the celebration of hearts is just around the corner. Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is a holiday observed on Feb. 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them. Valentine’s Day began as a liturgical celebration by one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). IV Scene photos/Zita Henneberry
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Five things families with college bound students should consider This Week The Princeton Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s Day dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, with music provided by The Generics Goodies Band. For more information, call the Elks Lodge at 815-875-2185. The Covered Bridge Chorus will present a Valentine concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the auditorium of the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. The concert will feature such iconic tunes of the season as “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Let me call you Sweetheart” and “Heart of my Heart.” Admission is by donation only. Reservations are suggested but not required. Call 815-875-2787. Bishop Hill Fiber Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Methodist Church in West Jersey, Illinois. The program will be a drop spindle lesson focused on plying presented by Elizabeth Wild and Navajo plying presented by Annette Marinich. Dave Peterson, a local musician, will lead an interactive drum circle featuring African Percussion and Native American flutes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. Drums will be provided. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. 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. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.
Upcoming The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the east and west conference rooms at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center Rehabilitation Services Department. Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Bureau County Senior Center, is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the Princeton area from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Bureau County Senior Center. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. The course is designed to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. For more information, call the driver services department at 312-814-3676.
A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 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 815-875-2057. The First Christian Church of Walnut will hold its 26th annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12. The menu will include spaghetti, French bread, tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Carry-outs and deliveries are available. For information, call 815-379-2093. Project Success and Hall Township Food Pantry will host a dueling pianos fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Peru Eagles. Tickets are $15 per person. There will also be a 50/50, raffles, a cash bar and light snacks. A special raffle ticket will be given for every nonperishable food item donated. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 815-6632085. Mark Walczynski, a local author and Starved Rock historian, will examine the life at Starved Rock in 1712, an important year in Illinois Native American history at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties will hold its sixth annual black and white ball from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Senica’s Oak Ridge. The event will include music by Sweet Soundz DJ, portraits by Annette Barr Photography, dancing, auctions, raffles and a formal dinner and presentation. Tickets are $75. Sponsorships are available for $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 and benefits include premiere seating, an ad in the program and recognition during the event. All proceeds will benefit the children served by the Easter Seals. The Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club will host its annual chili and soup supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. The cost for the meal is $5, and children under 5 years old are free. Included on the menu is chili, vegetarian chili or chicken noodle soup, relishes, desserts and drinks. Purchase
tickets in advance from club members. The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Lucia Matos, will present its 2015 Young Performers concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Matthiessen Auditorium. Winner of the Junior Division, Jessica Znaiecki, flute, from Peru Parkside School, and Senior Division, Kailee McGillis of Toluca, violin, who is homeschooled, will be the soloists for this concert. Tickets may be ordered through www.ivso. org or at the door the day of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with an ID. Starved Rock Visitors Center will host a program about the invasive Asian Carp and their distinguishing characteristics at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Brennan Caputo, natural resources coordinator for the IDNR, will discuss why they are such a problem and what the Department of Natural Resources is doing to control the movement and population of Asian Carp. The Princeton Lions Club will host its annual drawdown and dance Saturday, March 7, at the Princeton Elks Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the drawdown will begin at 7 p.m. Rodeo Drive will perform. Dinner for two with tickets costs $35 per couple. Only 200 tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the Princeton Elks Lodge, Cannon Cleaners or from any Princeton Lions Club member. All proceeds go to Princeton Lions Club projects. For more information, call Lewis at 815-872-1506 or Jim at 815-872-6181. Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2688 in Peru will hold its sixth annual spring vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Eagles Hall, 830 Harrison St. (on Route 6 West across from Casey’s) in Peru. Admission is $1. For more information, call Betty at 815-664-2126. Starved Rock Visitors Center will host the geology
of the Illinois basin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Geologist Joe Jackupack will discuss the rich geologic history of the Starved Rock area. “The Volunteers,” a U.S. Army Field Band, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at JFK School in Spring Valley. Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Spring Valley City Clerk’s Office, 215 N. Greenwood St. in Spring Valley or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note requesting the number of tickets to: Army Band Tickets, 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. For more information, call Debb at 815-303-4327. The Knights of Columbus in Henry are having a smelt and fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the River Valley Bowl in Henry. The meal is all you can eat and includes smelt, fish, corn fritters, baked potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and drinks. Carryout orders are available. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6. Flea Markets return to the Bureau County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 14, with a huge winter garage sale in the three heated exhibit halls. Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available. For more information, call 815-303-2905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com. Starved Rock Visitors Center will host a program on explorer Rene-Robert Cavalier Sieur de LaSalle at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Mark Walczynski, local author and Starved Rock historian, will examine the role of the French explorer and how his vision of a French commercial empire in the 17th century is still active today.
(StatePoint) Transitioning to college life can be difficult on both students and families. From new expenses to a new lifestyle, being prepared for what lies ahead can help you avoid common bumps in the road. Here are five things families with college-bound students should consider: • Getting involved: Being away from home and making new friends can seem daunting. Encourage your student to get involved in school activities and events. There are a range of extracurricular opportunities that can lead to new friendships, help students maintain an active calendar and round out one’s classroom education. • Health and wellness: Late nights spent studying instead of sleeping, as well as crowded dorm rooms, can be a prescription for colds and flu. Check out on-campus and local health care options before your student gets sick. Many campuses offer student insurance. See what makes the most sense for your family. Locate a nearby pharmacist before visiting the doctor so you can provide that information at your appointment. • Financing college: College may be one of your family’s biggest investments to date. Whether that describes your family or not, there’s no doubt about it, higher education comes with a big price tag. It’s never too late in the process to seek out new financing options. From filling out the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to exploring private loans, free online resources can help guide you through the process. Check out resources designed for college-bound students and their families, such as Wells Fargo’s “5 Steps to Financial Aid” video series, which offers helpful advice on finding a scholarship, applying for loans, and more from “Mr. Fellows, your wiser college advisor,” at www. WellsFargo.com/fivesteps. • Staying in touch: You’re busy. Your kid is busy. But regular checkins with your student can help you know that everything is going well. Set up a weekly appointment to chat by phone and get the scoop — just make sure your student’s phone plan allows for sufficient texting and calling. • Money management: For many students, college is the first time they will gain some financial independence. Set your kids up for success by teaching them how to establish a workable budget. A checking and savings account designed for college students can help them stay on track. You can review money-management tools for college students at www.WellsFargo.com. Don’t let the transition to college catch your family off guard. Parents can make the transition easier for students by striking the right balance of “letting go” and staying involved.
Auction Calendar Feb. 15 – Miscellaneous sellers, antique furniture, small antiques, lamps, old display cases, oriental rugs, coins, stamps, postcards, farm toys, household, tools, 9 a.m., 1456 E. 22nd Road (Bradleys Auction Barn), Streator, Bradleys and Immke Auction Service, auctioneers. Feb. 22 – Miscellaneous consignors, pedal tractors, toy tractors and farm implements, miscellaneous, noon, 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Feb. 24 – Alice Dillon Price estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 906 Walton Road (Walton Tap Banquet Room), Dixon, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Feb. 28 – Richard Fay, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire Department.), Magnolia, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. March 3 – Joseph J. Terando estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 311 N. Main Ave. (Rip’s Tavern), Ladd, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
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PRINCETON — Due to a change in IRS policy, the Princeton Public Library will only receive a limited amount of the following federal tax forms: 1040, 1040A and 1040 EZ. It will not receive instructions for these forms or any other forms or paperwork regarding 2014 taxes. The forms should arrive by mid-February and will be available in the wooden display cabinet by the front doors. Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be the last chance to get covered for affordable health care. Deb Roush will be available for walk-ins to help those needing to sign up for health care insurance. Friday, Feb. 20, a poetry slam, “Coffee & Couplets,” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Four and Twenty Cafe, located at 420 S. Main St. The event is co-hosted by Four and Twenty Cafe and Princeton Public Library. Monday, Feb. 23, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a rich woman, whose ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, as she begins to learn the truth about herself. SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library Board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. in the library. The following is a list of the meeting dates for 2015: March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 13; Nov. 10; and Dec. 8. TISKILWA — Monday, Feb. 16, the Tiskilwa Public Library will show a movie for kids at 1 p.m. There is no school that day. Tuesday, Feb. 17, the library will have Harry Potter, a local therapy dog, come to visit at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Illinois Valley Cellular will be at the library to talk about how to use iPhones/apps.
Also, stop by and make a card or write a letter for the Dear Soldier project. We will have supplies, just come and make something special. The library has a Dear Soldier dropoff box, so if you prefer to do something at home, simply drop it off at the library when finished. The library is also accepting donations of DVDs, audio books, music CDs and hardcover or paperback books for our book sale in March. We ask patrons to donate items that are in good condition only. We will not accept encyclopedia sets. Drop off your donations during regular business hours. WYANET — With winter comes change ... especially changes for the Wyanet Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library programs. The staff decided to postpone the January program, which is about the Great Lakes, and combine it with the February program, which is about eRead Illinois, etc. Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Natalie DeJonghe from RAILS (the library system) will bring her “petting zoo” of eReaders for the public to try out, and learn about borrowing eBooks through eRead Illinois. Most of the libraries in RAILS are members of eRead Illinois. Stop by and find out how to use an eReader and also learn how to borrow books using Axis360. The 2nd Thursday@ the Library program for February will be “Greatness Explained: The Great Lakes.” Road Scholar Norman Moline, an Augustana College professor and Rock Island
resident, will present the program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Moline feels the Great Lakes are one of the great natural wonders of the world. The lakes and their connecting waterways were crucial in the settlement of the region and its cultural geographics. Moline will talk about the Great Lakes’ historical significance for the entire nation and the surrounding region. He will also focus on current environmental and political issues which will affect not only Illinois, but our neighboring states which also border the lakes. This program is produced in part by the Illinois Humanities Council’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, a program that provides organizations statewide with affordable, entertaining and thought-provoking humanities events for their communities. A roster of speakers, hailing from 16 different towns and cities across Illinois, present topics in history, culture, literature, music, politics, law, science and many more. The IHC is an independent, nonprofit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to fostering a culture in which the humanities are a vital part of the lives of individuals and communities. The IHC creates programs and funds organizations that promote greater understanding of, appreciation for, and involvement in the humanities by all Illinoisans, regardless of their economic resources, cultural background or geographic location. The IHC is supported by state, federal and private funds. WALNUT — The Wal-
nut Public Library will be closed from Monday, Feb. 16 to Thursday, Feb. 19. The library will be having its new HVAC units installed. If all goes well, the library will reopen on Friday, Feb. 20 at noon. LADD — There will be a “drop in” story time between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feb. 14, with a Valentine’s Day theme. Stop in for stories, crafts and refreshments. The Ladd Public Library’s preschool story times are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the children’s department. Programs feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. The theme for the Tuesday, Feb. 17, program will be teeth. Anyone interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815894-3254. The library is currently seeking members. Patrons who haven’t tried our eBook programs yet may stop in and speak with Amy. The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also eRead Illinois. OHIO — Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., the library will offer a resume writing class at Ohio Schools. This class will help participants develop an effective resume. From 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, the library will offer a class on tablets. This class is for beginners and anyone looking to buy a tablet. This class will be offered at Ohio Schools. Sign-up is at the library, and all classes are free. BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as phone number). PERU — The Peru Public Library is offering basic instruction on using a computer, email or the Internet. During twice a month sessions, patrons can schedule times to learn computer basics. Tuesdays with Computers is every first and third Tuesdays from January to April, between 10 and 11 a.m. Call to schedule a session; walk-ins welcome as space allows. HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age.
After school activities take place from 4 to 5 p.m. most Thursdays for children in early elementary school. Come to the Hennepin Library for stories and related crafts, activities, and games. GRANVILLE – Join the library for stories and crafts. The library’s preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. It is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The Granville Favorites Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Granville Library. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles that participants have read. Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age. MCNABB – At 10 a.m. every Saturday, the McNabb Branch Library holds programs for children in early elementary school. February will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects. Preschool story times are at 11 a.m. Saturdays for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation. The children enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home.
D a i l y NECool WSKids, Attention all Teachers and Parents!
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Cool Kids' Corner is a new section in the Illinois Valley Scene, which appears in the Bureau County Republican and the Putnam County Record. It is created for kids by kids. Have your child submit a joke, easy-to-follow recipe, short story or fun fact to columnist Logan Serpette. Please include their name, town and age so they can get proper credit for their work.
Send a joke, short story, easyto-follow recipe, or fun fact to Logan Serpette at
coolkidscorner@outlook.com along with:
•Your Name •Your Town •Your Age
And you may see it in the paper!!
Logan Serpette
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Amazing authors
Read this cool story written by a reader A Great Story By Leo Volker Age 11, Ottawa One day I got a box. It was regular size: 2 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot. I picked it up and shook it, and it made the box heavier. What could possibly be in it? I grabbed a knife and cut the tape that held the box shut. Suddenly, a frog came out! It was holding an air horn (of all things).
It leapt onto my head and honked the air horn. Suddenly, a chicken named Pat flew out of the box, shedding feathers everywhere! The chicken said, “Cockadoodle doo!” Then, the unexpected happened. Pat pooped on the living room carpet! Then Dad interfered. He trapped Pat in the WhizBang-Chicken-Plucker.* Then, a cat came out of the box. The cat scared the frog using the air horn, and the cat suddenly knocked
down a lamp (which was thankfully off). Then the person rang the doorbell. He said, “I’m sorry, Leo, for not warning you sooner. I gave you some new pets!” I hope you like this story! It ended with a honk as we set the frog free, gave the cat away, and had fried chicken for dinner that night! Thank you for reading this to the very end. *A Whiz-Bang-ChickenPlucker can pluck chickens, waterfowl and turkeys.
You are the star! Here are jokes I received from other kids Beau Sabotta, 9, Putnam: Q. Why did the star like the sun? A. Because he’s hot! Emerson Crawley, 9, Henry:
Q. What’s the biggest ant in the world? A. An elephant (elephant). Isaac Diemer, 9, Henry: Knock knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who?
LOL jokes
A. The day after, when all the chocolate goes on sale. Q. What do you call two birds in love? A. Tweethearts. Q. What did the pape clips say to the magnet? A. I find you very attractive. Q. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you.
Q. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snow. Snow who? Snowbody. Q. What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day? A. Hogs and kisses. Q. What’s the best part of Valentine’s Day?
Banana. Banana who? Banana split.
Yum yum recipes Dad’s fruity treat
Jumble mumble
Can you unscramble these words? It’s cold outside! Unscramble these winter words. Don’t cheat because I put the answers down below. Just put your hand over the answers, and then when you’re finished, you can check to see how you did. 1. inwter _______________ 2. nosw ________________ 3 itewh _______________ 4. iinskg _______________ 5. elddsgin _____________ 6. coheyk ______________ 7. upkc ________________ 8. sfrto ________________
tablespoons of pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice and sugar in a blender. When using a blender have help from a parent or adult. Blend the mixture until smooth. Pour into a freezer bowl or bag. Freeze until slushy (two to three hours). Scoop into cups and add whip cream. This recipe serves four
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Want to see your name in the paper? Hey, Kids! Do you have something you want to see in the newspaper? Email your jokes, recipes and other items to me at coolkidscorner@outlook.com. I can’t wait to see your drawings, read your jokes and try your recipes. When you email me, make sure you include your name, your hometown and how old you are, so you can be famous in the newspaper.
*Jumble Mumble Answers: 1. winter, 2. snow, 3. white, 4. skiing, 5. sledding, 6. hockey, 7. puck, 8. frost.
2 cans, 20-ounces each, crushed pineapple 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup sugar 1 can spray whip cream Open cans of pineapple. Keep two tablespoons of pineapple juice. Drain the rest of the juice off the pineapples. Put the pineapple, two
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This is one of my favorite meals — meatballs any way, shape and form. Hope you enjoy these recipes.
Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple 1 egg 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage 1/2 pound ground beef Glaze 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons Dijon Mayonnaise blend Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place meatball on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
Sloppy Joe Meatballs 1 pound ground chuck 1 pound ground sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1 1.31-ounce package Sloppy Joe seasoning mix 1 large egg 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 400°. Place a lightly greased cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, sausage, onion, panko and Sloppy Joe mix. Stir in egg. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. In a 13-by-9inch baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire,
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mustard, salt and pepper. Add meatballs, tossing gently to coat. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Party Meatballs 2 eggs, beaten 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 2 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 pounds ground beef Sauce 2 cups ketchup 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped onion In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in three greased 9-by-13-inch baking dishes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: about 7 dozen.
Ultimate Party Meatballs 2 1-pound bags frozen precooked cocktail size meatballs (about 64 meatballs) 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 12-ounce bottle Heinz Chili Sauce Combine sauces, cook over medium low heat, stir until smooth. Add prepared meatballs; cook about 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Makes 30 appetizer servings or dinner for five. To spice it up even more, add 1 teaspoon of cumin and a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne to the sauce while cooking.
Salisbury Meatballs 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 2 12-ounce jars beef gravy 1 12-ounce package frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed Hot cooked egg noodles Sauté onion and brown sugar in butter in a large skillet until onion is tender. Add gravy and meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.
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Senior spotlight Tristin Phegley • St. Bede Academy Name: Tristin Phegley School: St. Bede Academy. Date/place of birth: March 28, 1997, Kankakee, Ill. Hometown: Granville, Ill. Family: Mom, Nannette Pfister; Dad, Rob Phegley; sister, Ally Phegley; my dog, Mary. Sports: Basketball, softball. Favorite sport and why: Both softball and basketball. Favorite food and where to get it: Applesauce. Likes: Bright-colored tennis shoes, movies, animals. Dislikes: Lack of effort. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My Dad, Rob Phegley, because he has always pushed me to do my best, and gave me the opportunities to improve. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Music, so I can work on my karaoke alone without people judging me. People would be surprised to know: My tastes in music. I stay home to watch: Jurassic Park (I, II and III).
The funniest person I’ve ever me: Rachel Sickley. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was scary. Most embarrassing moment: When I made the state softball bus pull over on the way to a parade celebrating our accomplishments, so that I could use the bathroom. Ultimate sports fantasy: Hitting a grand slam. What I would like to do in life: I want to become a dermatologist. Three words that best describe myself: Aggressive, competitive, kind.
A look at the upcoming area sports events: Thursday, Feb. 12 Girls basketball: High school – Regional finals at Fulton, Marquette, Shabbona, Woodhull, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Boys basketball: High school – DePue at Peoria Quest, Princeton at Hall, Amboy at St. Bede, Serena at LaMoille/Ohio, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Boys basketball: High school —
Princeton at Mendota, 6 p.m. Volleyball: Junior high — Starved Rock Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. Wrestling: 1A Oregon Sectional, Sterling 2A Sectional, TBA.
St. Bede senior Tristin Phegley says her father, Rob, has had the greatest influence on her athletic career, because “he has always pushed me to do my best, and gave me the opportunities to improve.”
Monday, Feb. 16 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at AFC F/S Tournament, TBA; Stark County at PC, 6 p.m. Girls basketball: High school – sectionals start at Hall, Roanoke, TBA. Volleyball: Junior high — PC at Midland, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at Lowpoint-Washburn, Princeton at Kewanee, Hall at Newman, Williamsfield
at DePue, St. Bede at BV, Serena at PC, 6 p.m. Girls basketball: High school — sectionals at Hall, Roanoke, TBA. Volleyball: Junior high — Starved Rock Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. PCA at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Boys basketball: Freshman — PC at Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 Volleyball: Junior High — Starved Rock
Conference Tournament at LaSalle, TBA. PC at Seneca, 4 p.m. Lostant at PCA, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 Boys basketball: High school – LaMoille/ Ohio at Paw Paw, Princeton at BV, DePue at Henry, 6 p.m. Wrestling: High school — IHSA State finals. Saturday, Feb. 21 Wrestling: High school — IHSA State finals.
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Ohio fish fry OHIO — The Ohio Booster Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 serving at Ohio schools and Pipe’s Pub in Ohio. Costs are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and students 12 and under. Delivery will available in Ohio. For carry-outs, call 815-376-4414 or 815-3762934.
urday, March 28 for all former members of the boys’ program. The format will depend on number of players and ages of players. There will be at least two games, three if enough players sign up. Cost is $20. To participate, call coach/athletic director Jesse Brandt at 815-875-3308 or send a check payable to PHS Basketball at 103 S. Euclid, Princeton, IL 61356.
IVVP sets tryouts Swing into Spring OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre-registration meeting for its 11U-14U travel volleyball teams. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Illinois Valley Community College lower gymnasium. Tryouts for 11U-12U players will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at IVCC. Registration begins at 6 p.m. in the IVCC gym lobby. Tryouts for the 13U-14U players will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1 (registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.) or 1 to 3 p.m. (registration beginning at 12:30 p.m.) in the IVCC lower gymnasium. There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. Applicants must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, call Amy Kreiser at 309319-4440 or Erin Zimbelman at 815-326-9880. You can also visit www.ivvp. org.
Alumni game PRINCETON — Princeton High School will host its 2015 alumni basketball game at 1 p.m. Sat-
PERU — New coach Bill Booker and the St. Bede Academy Bruins’ baseball program will host a Spring Training Baseball Clinic on March 7-8. Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 for ages 7-9 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 for ages 10-14. Participants will learn baseball fundamentals from SBA coaches and players. Campers may bring their own equipment and are expected to wear proper baseball attire. Weather permitting, some drills may be at the Academy field. Early registration postmarked by Feb. 25 will cost $30 for first child, $25 for each additional sibling. After Feb. 25, costs will be $35 per child. Checks made payable to St. Bede Academy Baseball may be sent to Booker at St. Bede Academy, 24 W. US Highway 6, Peru, IL 61354.
Officials clinic PERU — The Illinois Valley Volleyball Officials Association will host a Level 1 and Level 2 IHSA volleyball officials clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at Peru Parkside, located at 1800 Church St., Peru. The cost is $20 per person and includes their
$15 membership fee for 2015 for the IVVOA. This would be a great opportunity for anyone thinking of becoming a volleyball official to see if it’s something they might be interested in doing. Patti Blumhorst will run the Level 1 beginning portion of the clinic and will take all prospective officials through every step of becoming an IHSA licensed official, as well as what they can expect. Blumhorst can be reached at 815-303-3178 or by email at pblumhorst@yahoo.com.
Softball clinic
PERU — The IVCC softball program will hold its annual softball clinic Feb. 14-15 in the school gym. IVCC coaches and players will provide instruction for players in grades 2-8. Sessions include grades 2-4 meeting from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15. The second session will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.14 and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt. The one-day fee is $20. To register, call coach Cory Tomasson at 815224-0509 or the athletic office at 815-224-0472.
PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.
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Kya Kissick and Harold Ramsey of Princeton High School receive their gold medals in snow shoeing competition at Chestnut Hill in Galena.
Theresa McLachlan of Gateway Sports competes in cross country skiing competition in the State Winter Games.
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