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Stitch by stitch Quilt show is this weekend PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild Bi-Annual Show will kick off this weekend at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22. There will be more than 200 quilts shown and judged. Janet Moreland of Malden (pictured) has been selected to be the featured quilter at this year’s show. Moreland has been with the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild since it began in the ‘70s. Her earliest memory of quilting is playing under the quilting frame at Grandma Palmer’s church during their ladies aid meetings. Moreland is pictured with a quilt she made and a box she painted to match her quilting stitches. IV Scene photo/Goldie Currie

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This Week Robert Girardi will present Abraham Lincoln’s Doctor’s Dog at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Lock 16 Center in LaSalle. This is a random and irreverent look at some of the bizarre, ludicrous and outrageous events that took place during the turbulent Civil War years. The Canal Corridor Association’s Dinner and a Little History series offers guests a delicious meal, a chance to meet with fellow history buffs and a detailed and interesting presentation. The cost is $24 for CCA members and $29 for non-members. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 815-223-1851. Putnam County High School will present Disney’s “High School Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Tickets for the reserved seating show are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. Putnam County students can attend one performance for free. To reserve seats, call PCHS at 815-8822800, option 4. A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 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. Open Prairie Church, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton, will host a March Madness event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. There will be a flea market featuring antique radios, books, dishes, silver, furniture, shoes, jewelry, art, imported items, repurposed keys and bottles, kid’s clothes and more. There will be raffles and a taco bar by Rich Hornbakers for $4 per taco. The Bureau County United Way Spring Event will be Saturday, March 21, in the lower level of Fitzgerald’s in Princeton. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7 p.m. An art auction will follow. Pete Mangold will be the guest chef and dinner will be by Four and Twenty Cafe. Entrée choices are prime rib, center cut pork chop or duck breast. There will

also be a cash bar. Tickets, which are $50, are available at the Bureau County United Way office, 618 N. Main St. in Princeton. Proceeds will benefit the Bureau County United Way 2015 campaign. For more information, call 815872-0821. The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Guild Library, 115 W. Glover St. Stephen Szabodos will present his program, genealogy research-beyond basics. He will teach techniques to overcome problems with surname spelling, learn to search in the correct location and review cases which while help unlock early census records. Richmond Hill Players will hold auditions for three summer productions of there 2015 season from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre in Geneseo. Roles area available for 30-36 players, adult males and females, ages early 20s to elderly. The production are “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin, “The Robin Hood Caper” by Fred Carmichael and “Down to Earth” by Bettye Knap. For more information, visit www.rhplayers. com or call 309-944-2244. An Audition form is available for download from the website.

The Buda Fire Department and Rescue Unit will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Buda Community Hall. The menu includes pancakes and biscuits and gravy. The cost is by donation. There will be a 50/50 and raffles. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the door. 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. The Henry County Genealogical Society will meet

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at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Kewanee Public Library in the second floor meeting room. Randy Anderson, the last Bishop Hill postmaster, will present a program on the history of the Bishop Hill post office. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, 600 E. First St., Spring Valley. The LaSalle County Tea Party will host Congressman Joe Walsh Tuesday, March 24, at the Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 N. Route 23, Ottawa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Covered Bridge Chorus will present a history of barbershop harmony of the Princeton area at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Princeton Public Library. The presentation will feature a selection of songs performed with the narrative. The area has had a barbershop chorus for a long time with only a few years when it was not functioning.

The Malden Vets Club will hold a men’s nite wild game stag at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, on South Street in Malden. The cost is $10 at the door for all you can eat. There will be lots of food available and beer costs $2 per can. For more information, call 815-6432025. The bunny will be at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie to welcome spring with a celebration hosted by Bethany Baptist Church and the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Festivities throughout the Shoppes include live music, children’s games and activities, bounce houses, eggs, balloon animals, prizes from participating stores and photos with the bunny. Toy tractor collectors and enthusiasts will be out in force in Bishop Hill from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, to see a variety of John Deere, Case and International Harvester toy tractors and

farm implements. More than 100 toy tractors and implements of all shapes, sizes and brands will be exhibited at the Steeple Building Museum, 103 N. Bishop Hill St. For more information, call 309927-3899, email bah@ mymctc.net or visit www. bishophillheritage.org. Starved Rock Visitors Center will host a birds of prey program Sunday, March 29. See birds of prey such as falcons, owls and hawks up-close and learn about the adaptations and behaviors of these birds. An event to honor Chief Walks with the Wind of the Ho Chunk Nation will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the Great hall at Starved Rock Lodge. His grandson, White Winnebago — Jerry Savage (Ho Chunk Ska Gah) will lead the ceremonies and songs. The Lighted Way and Uptown Grill are co-sponsoring the annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30. To purchase tickets, call the school from 9 to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at 815-224-1345 and can also be purchased at the door. The donation for the dinner is $8. Carry-outs

will be available. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. 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.

Auction Calendar March 31 — Kerry Jaggers, Marita Jaggers and Jaggers Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. April 11 — Henry County farmland, 10 a.m., sale held at 135 W. Center St. (Stenzel Auction Service Business Office), Cambridge, Stenzel Auction Service Inc., auctioneers. April 16 — Gary E. Eckberg, commercial real estate, 6 p.m., 117 E. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Upcoming The Perry Memorial Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, in the medical office building lobby at Perry. The Auxiliary will host a bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, March 27. For more information, contact Karen Russell at 815-8762250. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Malden Grade School, East Street, Malden. The Princeton High School Booster Club drawdown will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, (immediately after the PHS alumni basketball game) in the basement of Fitzgerald’s. A chicken and spaghetti dinner will be available. Tickets are being sold for $50 a couple. Prizes will be $1,000 cash for first; $500 for second and $250 for third. There will also be many other payouts. Rodeo Drive will also perform. For tickets, call or text Kelley at 815-8787737 for send a message on Facebook, Princeton High School Athletic Booster Club.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, March, 19, a program on publishing your book will be at 6:30 p.m. by author Amanda McNeill. Friday, March 20, Coffee and Couplets at the Four and Twenty Cafe at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a Chicago playwright who uses self-hypnosis to find the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Tuesday, March 24, preschool story time and craft will be at 10:30 a.m. The theme is Easter and lambs. Also, a concert by the Covered Bridge Barber Shop Choir will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, a program on women artists from the late Renaissance through the 20th century will be presented at 6:30 p.m. by Dana Collins. SPRING VALLEY — Friday, April 10, Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, is offering a Rules of the Road Review course for all citizens in the Illinois Valley area. The course is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is a free program and the purpose of the

course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations and also provides information on the vision screening. Call the library at 815663-4741 to register or stop by the library at 215 E. Cleveland St. 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: April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 13; Nov. 10; and Dec. 8. TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Public Library’s book sale will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 20; and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Tuesday, March 24, the library will have a visit from “Harry Potter” — the therapy dog from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids may read to him. Call the library to set up an appointment, just so there is not a long wait. Call 815-646-4511. Wednesday, March 25, Ron Behrends from Country Financial will talk about long-term care and estate planning at 2 p.m.

in the community room. WYANET — Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m., the Wyanet Library’s Book Group will meet to discuss “The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee” by Marja Mills. What a coincidence this title was pulled with Lee’s new novel coming out in July. The book group is open to the public, so stop out and see what it is all about. LAMOILLE — If you would like to take a computer class, call the LaMoille-Clarion Library and let them know. If enough interest is shown, the library will try to schedule a class. Cost would be based on the number of students. LADD — Preschool story times are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the children’s department. Story times feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. March themes include: bunnies on March 24 and Easter eggs on March 31. Anyone interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815-894-3254. The library is currently seeking members. OHIO — The Ohio Public Library will have college basketball tournament brackets available to fill out on Monday and Wednesday after the brackets are announced. Participation is free. Upcoming computer classes include: Thursday, March 19: Internet safety/social media awareness. Thursday, March 26: Google Apps. All classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library. Registration for classes is required. Patrons can register at the library. Also, the library will have a used book and video sale throughout the next month. The sale will be held at the library during regular hours.

Here’s your library Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry Granville — 815-339-2038 Hennepin —815-925--7020 Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254 LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356 Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-659-3283 Magnolia —815-869-3038 Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701 McNabb — 815-339-2378 Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331 Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971 Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594-2204 Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422 Putnam (Condit) — 815-437-2811 Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-699-2342 Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, 815-663-4741 Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660 Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628 Standard — 815-339-2471 Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511 Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-3792159 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.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 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 the phone number.) PERU — Thursday, March 26, the Peru Public Library will host historian Jim Gibbons, who will tell the story of the Chicago school fire that happened on Dec. 1, 1958, which claimed the lives of 92 students and three nuns. It was the third largest fire in Chicago history and the third largest school fire in the U.S. The program begins at 6 p.m. in the library’s main reading area. During his presentation, Gibbons will also discuss the life and death of Margaret (Peggy) Anne Sansonetti, who was killed that day by smoke inhalation in the fire at age 10. For more information on Gibbons’ upcoming presentation, contact the Peru Public Library. This program is free and open to all ages. MAGNOLIA — Magnolia Branch Library will have

homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or help them understand homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects. HENNEPIN – Preschool Story times are at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. every Friday. 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 Granville Library for stories and crafts each week. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. The more, the

merrier – bring friends. It is at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. The Granville Favorites Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Granville library. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles participants have read. At 10 a.m. Thursdays, the library hosts a 30-minute children’s program of 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 hosts a children’s program for early elementary school children. March will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects. Preschool story times are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

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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

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Jumble mumble

Can you unscramble these words about sports and activities? 1. asbelalb _______________ 2. ennist _______________ 3. accht _______________ 4. logf _______________

5. ypal _______________ 6. lleyalblvo _______________ 7. ksi _______________ 8. lsignded _______________

Meet magic man Cory Leonard

I saw this magician performing at a restaurant in Lacon. He was Once you have tried you hand at the scramble, look at the answers at the bottom of great, so I asked him if I could interview him for the page. Cool Kids’ Corner. I sent him a list of questions through email, and here are his answers. — Logan

Silly book titles

Read these hilarious book titles a reader sent me By Andrew Peacock of Princeton, age 9, third grade at St. Louis Catholic School in Princeton: 1. My Golden Wedding by Annie Versary. 2. The Terrible Problem by Major Setback. 3. A Load of Old Rubbish by Stephan Nonsense. 4.Tape Recording for Beginners by Cassette. 5. Don’t Leave Without Me by Isa Coming. 6. A Call for Assistance by Linda Hand. 7. Return of the Prodigal by Gretta Sonne. 8. The Laser Weapon by Ray Gunn. 9. Lost in the Desert by Diana Thirst. 10. Romantic Remembrance by Valentine Card. 11. The Haunted Room by Hugo First. 12. Making Weatherproof Clothes by Rainier Day. 13. Making Millions by Ivor Lott. 14. The Strongman by Everhard Muscles. 15. Making Snacks by San Widge.

That’s a fact, Jack Fun facts about the world

Cool things about the British Isles: • You can find Stonehenge here. • The Loch Ness Monster supposedly lives here. Is it real or not? What do you think? • Famous writer William Shakespeare lived here.

LOL jokes Teacher: If you insist on talking, I’ll have to send you to the principal’s office. Student: Oh, does the principal need somebody to talk to? ••• Q. Why did the boy hold his report card over his head? A. He was trying to raise his grades. ••• Q. Why are tomatoes the slowest fruit? A. They are always trying to ketchup. ••• Q. Why was the owl a poor student? A. He just didn’t give a hoot!

What town do you live in: I live in Spring Valley, Illinois. When did you start practicing magic: I started going to the library and learning about magic when I was 9 years old. That’s when my magical journey began, and I have been doing magic professionally for over 25 years.

You are the star!

Check out these jokes readers sent in Ellie Welte, 8 years old, Princeton: Q. My dad has a Harley Davidson motorcycle. We have a dog. What do you

What is your favorite trick, and why: My favorite close-up effect is the little red sponge balls. The way this trick affects people, it makes them smile and laugh out loud.

in a different light.

Can you figure out tricks by other magicians: Yes. Magic is a talent and the more you practice it, the better you will become. When you understand the principles of magic, you see it

What advice can you give children who would like to become magicians: When I got interested in magic, there was no World Wide Web or YouTube. I spent many hours in the library researching magic and learning the history. The cool part about learning magic from a book is that it’s like arts and crafts, you learn how to make magic without going to the magic shop and spending a lot of money. I know there is a lot of information on the Internet, but I still recommend going to the library.

think we named him? A. Harley Doguson. Get it? Lexi Serpette, 7, Henry: Knock, knock. Who’s there? Freeze. Freeze who? Freeze a jolly good fellow. Maryen Crawley, 8, Henry: Q. Why wasn’t Cinderel-

la good at soccer? A. She was always running away from the ball.

What do you like best about being a magician: Being able to meet people and share my magic and possibly influence or inspire someone enough to learn a little magic.

We the people

Learn about famous people

Question: What did President Ronald Reagan say to his wife after he was shot in an attempted assassination? Answer: “Honey, I forgot to duck.”

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 read your stories 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. baseball; 2. tennis; 3. catch; 4. golf; 5. play; 6. volleyball; 7. ski; and 8. sledding.

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Chicken has so many ways to prepare is, so you can come up with a meal that almost anybody will like.

Crispy Chicken Fingers 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips Fat for deep fat frying In a large resalable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Drain on paper towels. Serves 7.

French’s Crunchy Onion Chicken 1 1/3 cups French’s french fried onions 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 egg, beaten Crush french fried onions in plastic bag. Dip chicken into egg, then coat in onion crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 400° until cooked through.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pie Filling 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion, diced 1 8-ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 cups frozen cubed hash browns 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup frozen small sweet peas 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Pastry Crust 1 14.1-ounce package refrigerated pie crusts 1 egg white To prepare filling: Preheat oven to 350°. Melt 1/3 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth and milk and

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cook, whisking constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in Creole seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat; add onion and mushrooms and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 4 ingredients and sauce. To prepare crust: Place 1 pie crust in a lightly greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Spoon chicken mixture over pie crust and top with remaining pie crust. Whisk egg white until foamy; brush top of pie crust with egg white. Cut 4 to 5 slits in top of pie for steam to escape. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Country Chicken with Gravy 3/4 cup crushed corn flakes 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 2 teaspoons canola oil Gravy 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk 1/4 cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted 1 teaspoon condensed chicken broth 2 tablespoons minced chives In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, and then roll in cornflake mixture. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 170°. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, pepper and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk, broth and 1 teaspoon chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chives. Serve with chicken. Serves 4. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

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IVCC Jazz Ensemble will host David Hoffman at its next concert Sunday, March 22.

IVCC Jazz Ensemble will present concert Guest artist will be David Hoffman OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, with guest artist David Hoffman. A former performer and resident of Springfield, Hoffman went on to become the trumpet and flugelhorn soloist as well as a composer and arranger for the Ray Charles Orchestra. During his stint with Charles, he played extensively in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia, including Charles’ first trip to Russia in 1994 and the return visit

in 2000, where he played with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. Hoffman has appeared on television in France, Italy, Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Holland, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Japan, Argentina and Brazil. In the United States he has appeared on The Tonight Show on NBC, Live at Newport on PBS, Merv Griffin’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, The ABC 24 Hour Millennium Marathon and the Fox TV special Ray Charles, 50 Years of Music, where he accom-

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Senior spotlight Grant Hill • Hall High School Name: Grant Hill. School: Hall High School. Date/place of birth: Spring Valley, Illinois; Sept. 13, 1996. Hometown: Spring Valley. Family: Mom, Gina; sister, Destiny; brother, Bryce. Sports: Basketball, football, baseball. Favorite sport and why: Basketball because it is the most fun. Favorite food and where to get it: Burger from Rip’s. Likes: Hanging out with friends. Dislikes: School. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My team because they always push me to do better. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mother because she always wants me to do everything to my best ability. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Compass. The last song I listened to: “Pleeze” by Dom Kennedy. People would be surprised to know: I often enjoy reading romantic novels. I stay home to watch: “Breaking Bad.” When I need luck for a big game, I: Take a nap, then eat a Snickers bar right before the game. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I hope they would say that I was a good athlete. Most embarrassing moment: Tripping up the stairs my freshman year. Most unforgettable moment: Beating St. Bede in regionals and the student section storming the court. Ultimate sports fantasy: To be drafted by the NBA. What I would like to do in life: Graduate college and then have a good job to support a family. Three words that best describe myself: Athletic, outgoing and humble.

Hall High School’s Grant Hill says basketball is his favorite sport, because it is the most fun.

BCR Photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Getting ready to play ball The Princeton Tigers recently got some bunting practice in, preparing for the 2015 season. Much warmer temperatures the past week have helped melt the snow and dry out area fields. The Tigers are scheduled to open the season Thursday, March 19, at Rock Falls. Other area teams were scheduled to start earlier in the week.

BCR photo/Dan Dwyer

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Manlius sign-ups, fish fry MANLIUS — The Manlius Baseball Association will hold its annual summer league sign-ups and fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Manlius Sportsman’s Club. All players, including tee ball, minor league baseball, little league baseball and girls softball, may sign up at this time. To volunteer or for more information, call Chris Smith at 815-303-8879.

PYBSL sign-ups

PRINCETON — Registration for Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball, in partnership with the Princeton Optimist Club, will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, at the Prouty Building. PYBSL is affiliated with the Western Bureau Valley League.

PHS alumni game

PRINCETON — Princeton High School will host its 2015 alumni basketball game at 1 p.m. Saturday, 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 Ave., Princeton, IL 61356.

Booster Club drawdown

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club will be hosting a drawdown at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, (immediately after the PHS alumni basketball game) in the basement of Fitzgerald’s. A chicken and spaghetti dinner will be available. Tickets are being sold for $50 a couple. Prizes will be $1,000 cash for first; $500 for second and $250 for third. There will also be many other payouts. Rodeo Drive will also perform. For tickets, call or text Kelley at 815878-7737 for send a message on the Booster Club’s Facebook page.

Whitetails Unlimited

PRINCETON — The Whitetails Unlimited Illinois Valley Banquet will be Friday, March 20, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill in Princeton. This event will feature a meat and fish buffet, auction and prizes with a wide array of products, including firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, artwork and collectibles. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m.

MWC returns to Valley

SPRING VALLEY — One of competitive walleye fishing’s oldest rites of spring continues March 20-21 as the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit returns to the Illinois River for a qualifying tournament at Spring Valley. The tournament offers winter-weary walleye and sauger fans the chance to compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes in a professionally-run team format. Part of an expanded lineup of A-list destinations for the 2015 season, the event also is timed to allow competitors to enjoy great fishing. Long a must-fish destination for serious sauger junkies, the Illinois produces fish on a variety of patterns, including jigging or trolling channel edges and other structural sweet spots. Scott Rhodes and Jeff Koester won the 2014 Cabela’s MWC tournament with a 10-fish limit weighing 26 pounds, 4 ounces, caught by hand-lining crankbaits laced with walleye-formula Berk-

ley PowerBait Attractant. New for the Cabela’s MWC Illinois River event, inspections and weigh-ins will be held at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Take-off is 7 a.m. and weigh-ins begin at 3 p.m. As a bonus to budding tournament fans, the Cabela’s MWC, National Professional Anglers Association, Pure Fishing and Zippo Outdoor Brands will present a youth and family fishing clinic immediately after the dayone weigh-in. The first 50 youths will receive rods and reel combos courtesy of the NPAA.

Illinois River Walleye Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The weekend of March 28-29, the Spring Valley Walleye Club will host the first annual Illinois River Walleye Classic. Come join in the fun in the first ever spring event in SVWC history. The club and their volunteers have a long time history and experience in the operation of a successful event. Entry fee is $400 per team. Based on a full field of 100 teams the payout will be as follows: first place - $12,000; second place - $6,000; third place $3,000; and 4th-10th will also receive a paycheck. Ten percent of the field-All proceeds will benefit the Illinois River Stocking Project. A link to the Spring Valley Walleye Club site where registration forms and a complete listing of rules can be found: at http://www.spring-valley-walleye.org/irwc.html

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BVEC eighth-grade champs The Bureau Valley South Storm eighth-grade squad finished the season at 18-1, winning the BVEC Conference, BVEC Conference Tournament and Stark County Tournament championships. Team members are (front row, from left) Kristy Mathas, Tatum Primo, Madison Mares, Hannah Williams, Saige Barnett and Madisen Thomas; (second row) Madell Carman, Marissa Endress, Jenna Nordstrom, Madison Splitt and Christina Blanford. Coaches are Pat Corwin, Dan Gustafson, Dan DeVenney and Lacey DeVenney.

LPYFL sign-ups

PERU — The LaSalle-Peru Youth Football League is holding registration from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and Tuesday, March 24, at the Illinois Valley YMCA. The registration fee is $100 per player. The league is open to grades 2-8 for the upcoming school year. Games begin Aug. 15. Registration may also be done online at www.lpyfl.net. For more information, call LPYFL president Dave Carey at 630-551-5068.

L/O Boosters Trivia

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille and Ohio Athletic Boosters will hold a Trivia Night Saturday, April 18, at the LaMoille Lions Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with trivia to start at 7 p.m. There is a $100 entry fee per 6-10 people team. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. There will be silent auctions, raffles, snacks and cash bar. To register, call Brian Chasteen at 815-993-3031, Dee Hughes at 815-8662226 or Kim Fahs at 815-303-7733.

Lori’s Walleye Run

SPRING VALLEY — The 29th annual Walleye 5K, now known as Lori’s Walleye Run in memory of longtime booster Lori Guerrini, will be held Saturday, March 28. The race will start at 9 a.m. at Hall High School. There are 12 age divisions for both male and female runners with awards going to the top three in each division along with the top finishers from Spring Valley. Walkers are welcome. Entry fee is $20 until race day and $25 on race day. Checks may be made payable to Spring Valley Walleye Club and sent to Penny Wager, 3100 Illinois Highway 89, Spring Valley, Ill. 61362. For more information, call 815-6641707. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@bcrnews.com.

BVEC seventh-grade champs The Bureau Valley South Storm seventh-grade squad finished first in the BVEC with a 7-1 record, finishing 13-5 overall. Team members are (front row, from left) Madison Keffer, Madison Maltas, Kayrissa Newsom, Jamie Allicks and Savanna Birkey; (second row) Mackenzie Law, Leticia Haidara, Saralyn Elmore, Lauren Wirth, Makayla Heller and Riley Aukes; (third row) Alyssa DeSplinter, Jade Aber, Brooke York, Alexe Aguirre, Jenna Nordstrom, Paige Wagner, Tatum Primo and Yely Osorio; and (back row) coaches Lacey DeVenney, Dan Gustafson, Pat Corwin and Dan DeVenney. Missing from photo: Shelby Hemingway.

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