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Happy Mom’s Day!

Whether your mother enjoys some fresh flowers, a box of candy, a greeting card or an evening out on the town, area merchants are more than happy ... and certainly ready to help make your mom’s Mother’s Day one to remember. While the name of this special holiday refers to mothers, it’s become much more — a day to honor all women in our lives, moms, grandmas, aunts, cousins, friends, neighbors and more. When it comes to gifts for the special ladies, about one-quarter of all the flowers purchased annually are bought for Mother’s Day. Carnations and roses are the most popular. In the United States, it’s estimated around 122 million telephone calls are made to moms on Mother’s Day. The most popular gifts are cards, flowers, meals in restaurants, jewelry, gift cards, clothing, trips to a spa, books, CDs, housewares and even gardening tools. In 1870 a female activist, writer and poet by the name of Julia Ward (she wrote the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”) suggested a day of peace and strongly advocated other women to stand up against the war. From this plea she was able to get Boston to recognize mothers on the second Sunday of June. Anna Jarvis was also a woman who may have been behind our traditional Mother’s Day celebration on the second Sunday of May. Anna never had any children, but wanted to carry out her own mother’s wishes of having a day just for moms. Anna tirelessly campaigned and on May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. At left are Natalie Vujanov (left) and Shayna Miranda who are working on a Mother’s Day gift table at Ace Hardware in Princeton and a customer shopping for Mother’s Day cards at Brandy’s Hallmark in Princeton. IVS photos/Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — Conductor Lucia Matos will return to the stage of the Illinois Valley Cultural Centre in Oglesby at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, to conduct the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra in its season finale. The program will include works by Felix Mendelssohn and Jean Sibelius. The featured soloist will be highly acclaimed violinist Kam-Lung Cheng, performing Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64,” considered by many to be the greatest of all violin concertos. Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the Romantic period. He is regarded by many critics as one of the most gifted composers the world has ever known. His

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works have been heard by many and include the very familiar “Wedding March” from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which has escorted many brides down the aisle. Cheng was born in China to a very musical family. He began violin study at the age of 7 with his father, a violin professor at the Central Conservatory of Music in China. In later years he emigrated to Hong Kong, where he made his first television appearance. Christian Ferras, who was in the audience, was so impressed with Cheng’s performance he invited him to study under his tutelage. In 1980 Cheng obtained a scholarship to study at the University of Freiburg in Germany with Wolfgang Marschner and Florin Paul. After receiv-

ing his diploma, Yehudi Menuhin invited him to attend the International Menuhin Music Academy in Gstaad, Switzerland. In 1987 he received his solo and chamber music diploma from Utrecht Conservatory. From 1987 to 2004, Cheng served as concertmaster in several European orchestras. In 2007 he was appointed concertmaster of the Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra and since then has been serving as guest concertmaster for several major orchestras in China, including Tianjin and Sichuan. The music of Jean Sibelius, a Finnish composer, will also be performed by the orchestra. Sibelius was a violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern peri-

ods and is widely recognized as Finland’s greatest composer. His compositions were mainly inspired by his homeland’s history and folklore. The IVSO will be performing “Andante Festivo” and the “Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, op. 39,” by Jean Sibelius. Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at ivso. org. Tickets are $15 for adult, $5 for students K-college with ID. This program is sponsored by The Blouke and Marianne Carus Foundation, Illinois Cement Company, Maze Lumber, and season sponsor Central Radio Group. The Cultural Centre is handicapped accessible.

Creating quite a ‘Ruck’-us Metro Center Ruck Challenge aimed at being a mysterious, yet fun, summer event By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Here are the known details of the inaugural Bureau County Metro Center Ruck Challenge on Saturday, June 25 … you sign up, you show up, you work as a team to exceed your own expectations, and then you celebrate. Seriously, their lips are sealed otherwise. Nick Davis, recreation coordinator at the Metro Center, said the idea behind the event itself is camaraderie between participants. The mystery surrounding the specifics is intended to drive interest and preparation, as the unknown circumstances ask for an unbiased approach to a journey of mental and physical exertion. “A ruck challenge is different than an obsta-

cle course or mud run; it’s more so a group effort where everyone starts and finishes together, relying on the team throughout the way,” Davis said, adding those under 150 pounds will wear a 15-pound ruck sack throughout the event, with those over 150 pounds wearing a 20-pound ruck sack. Davis said participants sign up, but they don’t know where they’re starting until they receive an email from Davis on Friday evening, June 24, informing them. Participants will interact with nature and go against its obstacles by relying on each other, but no one except Davis and retired Army Sgt. Shawn Sullivan knows where the journey leads or what it entails. The ruck challenge will be anywhere from four to six miles long and could

take three to five hours to complete. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing they’re not afraid to get dirty, and the only way to prepare is to expect the unexpected. “They say ruck challenges are 90 percent mental because just about anybody of any fitness level could walk six miles, but there will be different mental and physical challenges along the way,” Davis said, noting, “We’re not going to walk the whole thing.” Davis said they’ve gotten an awesome response to the event so far, and so many people have been asking questions, but he calmly avoids providing specific examples with a laugh and a look of anticipation in his eyes. He was originally hoping for 20 people to sign up, but expects to easily exceed that number by the day of the event.

There will be a banquet at the Metro Center following the ruck challenge — with live music, food and a cash bar available to the participants and as many friends as they care to bring. Those who finish the challenge will be recognized with a pretty sweet medal “you can’t earn or buy anywhere else,” and maybe a few free drink tickets. The Metro Center Ruck Challenge costs $20 per participant, and registration forms can currently be found on the Metro Center Facebook page, with a link on the Metro Center website coming soon. Participants can sign up until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 24. “This is a challenge, not a race, so there is no first place,” Davis concluded. “We just want it to be a fun event where we better ourselves together.”

Auction Calendar May 7 – Lawn and garden consignment auction, lawn mowers, miscellaneous lawn equipment, nursery stock, tire equipment, miscellaneous items, 9 a.m., at “The Shed” (Rediger Auction Service) 401 W. Main St., Wyanet,

Rediger Auction Service. May 22 – Sandra J. (Sandy) Tarr, real estate and personal property, 1 p.m., at Bradley’s Auction Barn in Kernan, Bradley’s, Immke and Kaufman, auctioneers.

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Applications available for Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award Environmental award program highlights organizations

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois sustainability champions have been recognized every year since 1987 through the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Awards (IGSA). Applications are now open for the 2016 IGSA, the nation’s longest standing state environmental award program, through which companies, municipalities and organizations are acknowledged for their efforts for minimizing their environmental impact and having positive economic and societal consequences for their sustainability actions. The award program is a service of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, a division of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Public and private Illinois organizations statewide are implementing strategies to save money and resources by eliminating wasted energy, water and material in their manufacturing and other activities. The Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award is an opportunity to be recognized as a leader in your sector for environmental efficiency and sustainable leadership. Four recent winners show how they did it in an online video profiling Nestle Inc. of Jacksonville; the city of Galena; a small business Beelove of Chicago; and the city of Arcola. Applications are available on the IGSA website at www. istc.illinois.edu/info/govs_awards.cfm. They will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, May 20. Please visit the website, as there are many resources to assist in developing an application, such as case studies, sample applications. Among last year’s winners were Cook County, the Shedd Aquarium, AbbVie Inc., Saratoga Food Specialties and Western Illinois University. Sponsorship opportunities for the awards ceremony are also available. Questions can be referred to istc-govsawards@illinois.edu. Applications must be submitted online. The 2016 Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago.

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PRINCETON — In May, the Princeton Public Library will offer two smartphone classes to its patrons at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The classes will be led by representatives from Illinois Valley Cellular. Each class will cover the same agenda. Patrons are invited to bring in their phones to learn getting to know a smartphone, how to connect to WiFi, basic setup and overview, email, picture messaging, voice mail, the app store and how to download, and button configuration. Patrons of the Princeton Public Library may now check out a Roku streaming device to use at home. Three devices will be available and can be checked out for one week only, with no renewals. Included with the device will be a remote control, an HDMI cable and the power cord. Roku is a digital media player that connects to a television in order to stream content (TV shows, movies, videos, etc.) using an existing wireless connection. Patrons must be 18 years old and have a valid Princeton library card to check out the device. Wi-Fi availability and a television with an HDMI port is necessary to operate the device. The library’s Roku devices come equipped with preloaded movies and many popular channels, including A&E, All Fitness, CNET, ESPN, History Channel, National Geographic Kids, PBS, Smithsonian Channel, The Wall Street

Journal, The Food Channel and over 50 others. Borrowers are not allowed to add or remove channels. Devices can be checked out in person or put on hold by accessing their account from the library website, www. princetonpl.org. They must be returned to the circulation desk and should not be placed in the drop box stations. On Monday, May 9, the library will have its Monday movie from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The movie is about a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. On Tuesday, May 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the library will offer Youth Services Story Time and Craft: Insects/ Bug Catcher. Also on May 10, the library will have a guitar jam from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, May 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Widmark Wednesday, the library will show a movie about a blackmailer who threatens to sabotage roller coasters at various American amusement parks if he isn’t paid a huge ransom. To acknowledge April as National Volunteer Month, the Princeton Public Library would like to invite members of the Friends of the Library to stop by the circulation desk to accept a small gift of appreciation. The carabineer style pen/ flashlight is only a small token when compared to the immense help received from library volunteers throughout the year. The Friends of the Princeton Pub-

lic Library is a volunteer organization responsible for funding many special projects and supplementing the library’s annual budget. The Friends meet several times a year and also have a monthly book discussion group. Anyone wishing to become a member, should inquire at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St. SPRING VALLEY — The University of Illinois Extension will do a Wellness Wednesday Series at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library which is a free program to participants. Each class will be presented by Extension educator Susan Glassman, and recipe samples will be served. Learn some new ways to plan and prepare tasty, healthy summertime foods while keeping the kitchen cool. Each class is from 4 to 5 p.m. The next class will be “Grilling and Summertime Salads” on Wednesday, June 8. The last class will be “Farmers Market Fresh; Cooking with Fresh Vegetables” on Wednesday, July 13. Call the Extension to register at 815-224-0889 for the series by June 6 for the June 8 class, and July 11 for the July 13 class. Phil S. Dixon, award winning baseball author, will be at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library on May 16 at 6 p.m. with his new presentation titled, “The Monarchs, A Baseball Revolution.” The Kansas City Monarchs baseball team were the 1924 World Champions. Dixon will also speak about Robert P. Gilkerson from Spring Valley, a famous owner of a Negro League team. LAMOILLE — The library will be participating in the Rebecca Caudill Book Choice Award for 2017. This program is open to children in fourth through eighth grades. Twenty books have been nominated for the award, but each participating child has to read only three of the nominees to vote for their favorite. The Rebecca Caudill group will meet at the library for fun talks, games and snacks, ending with a pizza party and

voting in February 2017. The library is also taking part in choosing the Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award. This award will be chosen from 20 nominees and voted on by participating high school students. The program will be conducted in the same manner as the Rebecca Caudill program. If interested in joining either of these groups, contact the library for a list of the nominated books. DEPUE — On the second Tuesday of every month, the library hosts blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for free. The screenings are administered by St. Margaret’s Health. TISKILWA — Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class. Participants focus on balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization. Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically. WALNUT — The book club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, to discuss “The Paris Key” by Juliet Blackwell. The library is collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Cartridges can be deposited in a collection bin located to the left inside the door to the library. Cartridges should be placed in a sandwich bag before being dropped off. 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 815-6593283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number). WYANET — The library’s computer class continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month through May. Dorene Stalter will answer computer questions. The computer classes start at 1 p.m.

Five tips on how to successfully read to your child By Doug Lemov Special to the IVS

1. GET COMFORTABLE. Stories have been told and read for me in memorial because they are pleasurable and because sharing them draws people together. This is not necessarily obvious to children. At home, it’s good to mix reading with warmth and affection. I try to express that in the way I sit. We tuck in on the couch or in a comfy chair. I try to snuggle with my little one, and even with my older ones, ages 13 and 11. Or we lie on the living room floor, all of us, while I read aloud. Even if your child is behind in reading and there’s pressure to make progress, try to make reading time feel comfortable and caring. 2. READ SLOWLY. I like to stop for a couple of seconds about every half page or so when I‘m reading, especially to my youngest. The words and the story are more complex than she is used to. I want

to give her time to absorb it. Sometimes I stop and look at her and smile when we’re reading. Sometimes she doesn’t say anything to me when I smile, and that’s fine. Sometimes she smiles back. And sometimes she makes a little comment. “Mrs. Frisby is afraid, I think,” she’ll say. I don’t have to do much to show her she’s doing well when she does that. Sometimes I’ll just nod and smile or kiss the top of her head. And then I keep reading. I read slowly too. Nice and steady to let the words sink in. There’s no rush. 3. GIVE THEM A FEW WORDS TOO. My kids loves it when I say, “And the next chapter is called ...” and they get to read the title of the chapter to me. Look for little moments when your child can help you read a more advanced book and see that it’s within his or her range someday. Even if it’s just reading the word I or and, it helps. “See, you’re on your way!” is a powerful message. 4. EXPRESS YOURSELF (as much as you

can). The power of reading aloud for kids is in developing their ear for language, for what words sound like and how sentences work. Capturing that is key, and it’s simpler than it might sound. You don’t have to act out the roles and make it theater; you just have to capture the sound of language and the cadence of words — which ones run together, which ones get a bit of emphasis. 5. DON’T FREAK OUT. OK maybe you’re great at reading aloud. But maybe you’re not. Maybe you fear it. Is it OK if you’re not confident in your own reading? Yes. But more important than telling you it’s OK, I want to suggest a way to make you feel more confident and therefore more likely to read to your kids: Preview the section you are going to read. The night before you read to your child, take the book to bed and read the part you’ll read the next night. If you’ve read it through beforehand, you’ll remember even if

you don’t realize it. Please know that I do this all the time, even though I am a former English teacher and principal. I like to know where the book is going and to be ready for tough spots or content that’s challenging. It just makes me feel confident to know where things are going. If you’re nervous about reading, it will help you as well. As will starting simply. I know — I said read challenging books. But you can always build up to them. Reading to your child is a marathon not a sprint, so it’s fine if you need some me to build your own comfort and skill. Just please don’t let that fear stand between your child and what will help them most. Doug Lemov (with co-authors Colleen Driggs and Erica Woolway) is the author of “Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy.” For more information, visit, www.teachlikeachampion.com and connect with Doug on Twitter, @ douglemov.

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Good Local Food Tour is May 12 Plant, grow, share what you know

Getting fresh food to market in North Central Illinois is not a lot different from Wisconsin. So why not learn from each other? Gateway Services and From the Ground Up are co-sponsoring two vans of people from Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties for one full and entertaining day of stimulating discussions, problem solving and ideas. Here’s a fun, delicious way to be inspired. The tour departs from the Princeton Amtrak Depot at 7:30 a.m. or Rural King at 1350 38th St. in Peru at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 12. The cost is $25 for the entire day and includes round-trip transportation, $10 coupon for brunch and products at Bushel & Peck’s, educational materials and access to follow-up. Throughout the day, you will meet CSA leaders, farmers’ market managers, organizers of co-op groceries, commercial food kitchens and incubators, artisanal food producers and food entrepreneurs. You’ll see innovative community gardens and organic farms and get

tips on financing and distribution for food-related businesses. You’ll also eat great food. Brunch is included in the tour. Sign up and bring a friend. Limited spaces are available. First come, first served. Register today at http://goo.gl/ forms/F48u99MVFB. First come, first served. Tour stops: • Bushel & Peck’s Market, Cafe, Commercial Kitchen in downtown Beloit. “We make and market artisan, agricultural goods for those who seek high-quality, environmentally sound, handcrafted products. Our preservation kitchen, store and restaurant supports a local economy and connects consumers directly to farmers, craftsmen and women. Each food product we provide shares the story of its artisans, neighbors, tradespeople and friends. Bushel & Peck’s and our affiliated producers are experts in their fields who believe in the future of a hand-crafted economy.” For information, see http:// www.bushelandpecks.com/.

• Yahara River Grocery Cooperative. Started in 2008, this downtown Stoughton cooperative struggled in its first years but has grown to more than 1,000 members and an important role in the local food system. It’s a downtown gathering place as well as grocery; an excellent example of what can be done in a rural community by committed local residents. From Fair Trade coffee and bulk products to fresh produce and readyto-eat meals, this little store offers a remarkable selection of unique goods and services. • FairShare Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Coalition. One of the oldest CSA organizations in the country, for over 20 years FairShare (formerly Madison Area CSA Coalition, MACSAC) has been linking people who care about what they eat to local farmers who grow top-quality food for their local communities. FairShare’s USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program project, Expanding CSA Markets: Increasing Consumer Demand Through CSA Networks

and Targeted Marketing, funded in 2016, is now producing four marketing toolkits on farm to business (workplace CSAs), CSA Outreach fundraising and promotions, and health insurance rebates. For information see www.csacoalition.org/. • Troy Gardens/Community GroundWorks. Community Groundworks runs a CSA, community gardens and farms, a five-acre research farm, farm stand, a statewide school gardening education network, kids’ gardens, workshops and home garden consulting. It also created a co-housing community and research farm. We will learn about public/private partners and co-sponsorships, land trusts;, school and community relationships. For information see http://www.communitygroundworks.org/. • Food Enterprise & Economic Development. (FEED) Kitchens. This non-profit facility has five commercial kitchens, with specialized equipment for baking, produce preparation and processing, deli prep and meat processing.

Available for rent by the hour so food businesses and individuals seeking to sell food to the public can have a legal place to prepare their food. Also available is a training kitchen for non-profit groups and cooking teachers to use to teach food service and preparation skills. The training kitchen can be used by anyone who wishes to do personal cooking or baking on a larger scale, such as holiday baking with friends, canning and preserving produce, or making meals in bulk. • Willy Street Co-op. Founded in 1974, Willy Street is now one of the nation’s largest grocery co-ops, with 32,000 owners and two stores. It specializes in natural, organic and local foods, and addresses the needs of its members through owner-only sales, reduced prices for classes and many other owner benefits including individual nutrition consultations, a full schedule of educational and community events, a monthly newspaper and outreach services. For information see https://www.willystreet.coop.

ISBE’s Student Advisory Council seeks applicants High school students invited to provide perspective on state education issues

Echos of artistic expression Echo Bluff Park hosted a family painting class on Saturday, April 23. Artists of all ages were welcome. In this photo Jan Martin gives some instruction to Ava Wallace and Addie Sherman. IVS photo/Joann Bowman

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) seeks high school students to share their input on state education issues as part of its Student Advisory Council (SAC). Students who will start the upcoming school year as a sophomore, junior or senior in an Illinois public high school are eligible to apply for one of 12 open spots by May 27. The SAC, which was established in 1975, represents a diverse group of students who work with the Illinois State Board and state superintendent to provide student perspectives on ISBE’s existing and proposed programs, policies and regulations. Appli-

cants undergo a competitive review process that looks for strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively, work well in groups and develop innovative solutions. Each year, SAC members select a year-long research project and present their findings and recommendations to the state board. This school year’s council focused on the importance of students’ feedback in efforts to improve teacher quality and build a more collaborative school community. On March 16, the board heard the SAC’s presentation and approved its recommendation to pursue ways to increase the level of

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Democratic party to host annual JFK dinner ROCK FALLS — The Democratic party will host its third annual JFK dinner, in honor of President John F. Kennedy, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove. A cash bar will be from 6 to 7 p.m., before the dinner. Several political office holders have been invited, including candidate for Comptroller Susanna Mendoza, Sen. Dick Durbin, Congresswoman Cheri

Bustos, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, Secretary of State of Jesse White, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Treasurer Mike Frerichs, 71st state Rep. Mike Smiddy, 76th state Rep. Andy Skoog and 74th state Rep. Candidate Bill Butts. Tickets for the buffet dinner are currently on sale for $50 each and may be purchased by contacting Rick Wilkin at 815-878-2990 by May 20.

Super Chevy Show heads to Cordova Event is set for May 20-22

feature story in the magazine. Event hours are 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. See full event schedule online at http:// www.racecir.com/. Where: The Cordova International Raceway is located at 19425 Illinois Route 84 N. Cordova. For more information, call 309-654-2110. Special features and highlights of the event include: • Participant drag racing – multiple classes with cash purses • Professionally judged car show with tons of awards • Non-judged “Show ‘N’ Shine” • Editor’s Choice awards • Possibility of vehicle being featured in the Super Chevy Magazine • Automotive Swap meet • Pro Drag Race Show –Midwest Super Stock Mafia, Nostalgia Gassers, Nostalgia Pro Stock and the Chevy Rebellion Pricing for race classes entries vary by location. Complete details are available at superchevy.com/events. Spectator pricing includes: Adults - $10 for Friday evening Test & Tune, $20 per day for Saturday and Sunday. $45 for three-day pass; children (6-12) - $5 per day. $15 for three-day pass; children 5 and under – free any day. Visit http://www.racecir.com/ for more information. For vendor booth information, contact Martha Carrasco at 949-705-3135.

Alzheimer’s Walk moves to Ottawa OTTAWA — Jordan Block in Ottawa will be the new location for the upcoming Illinois Valley Walk To End Alzheimer’s in September. The move was announced by Jamie Messmore, development director of the Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter Office in Peoria. With the cooperation of the city of Ottawa, the organizers are excited about this move and partnership with the city. “The Jordan Block park area is a lovely location for our event,” said event chair Karen Ranger. “We are excited about the added visibility this venue will bring to the walk.” The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through

the advance of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer’s walk movement was started in 1989. Teams/individuals have been walking to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. The local Illinois Valley walk, in the past, has been held at Baker Lake in Peru. This years’ event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at The Jordan Block with opening ceremonies beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, call Karen at 815-252-2091. To join in this fight by joining a team or starting a new team, visit www.alz.org/walk and choose the Illinois Valley event.

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All that jazz ... The Logan Junior High School Jazz Band teamed up for a joint concert with the Princeton Community Jazz Band on Saturday, April 23, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The evening featured the debut performance of the newly-formed Princeton Community Jazz Band under the direction of Brandon Stover.

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Senior Spotlight Julia Bauer • Princeton High School Name: Julia Bauer. School: Princeton High School. Nickname: Jewels. Date/place of birth: Aug. 6, 1998, Chicago. Hometown: Princeton. Family: Gretchen and Kevin Bauer (parents); Katie (sister), Jack (brother) and Lola (dog). Sports: Tennis, poms, softball. Favorite sport and why: Softball, because I’ve made so many great friends and memories playing it. Favorite food and where to get it: Chicken strips and ranch from pretty much any restaurant. Likes: Ice cream, summer, hanging out with friends. Dislikes: Frogs, waking up early. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career: My dad, he always pushes me to do my best and encourages me no matter how I’m playing that day. Person with the greatest influence in my life: My mom, she always gives me advice in tough situations and listens to my problems. Celebrity prom date: Nathan Scott from One Tree Hill. Three historic figures I’d like to meet and why: William Shakespeare, so he could help me write my Macbeth paper for Brit Lit; Amelia Earhart, because she was brave and adventurous; and Rosa Parks, because she stood up for herself and what she believed in. If stranded on a deserted island I would have to have my: Friends. The last song I listened to: Pop Style by Drake. People would be surprised to know: That I don’t like french fries. I stay home to watch: Grey’s Anatomy. When I need luck for a big game I: Listen to music. Funniest person I’ve ever met: Elise Blocki, because when we’re together everything is hilarious. What they’ll say about me after I graduate: “We’re glad she doesn’t drive around here anymore.” Most embarrassing moment: When I was on third base during a game, I thought the bases were loaded, so when Alisa got a walk, I jogged home, but actually no one was on second. Most unforgettable moment: Last year in softball when we won our first regional game in my three years of being on the team. Ultimate sports fantasy: Playing college softball. What I would like to do in life: Travel the world. Three words to describe myself: Happy, outgoing, caring.

A look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, May 5 Baseball: BV at Amboy, Princeton at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: BV at Amboy, Morrison at St. Bede, Princeton at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Boys tennis: St. Bede at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 Baseball: BV at Fulton, Hall at Morrison, Riverdale at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m. Softball: BV at Fulton, Hall at Morrison, St. Bede at Riverdale, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 Baseball: Monmouth United at HallDH, 11 a.m. Baseball: Seneca at Hall-DH, 10 a.m.

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Monday, May 9 Baseball: BV at Morrison, Newark at L-O, 4:30 p.m. Softball: BV at Morrison, Newark at L-O, Princeton at Dixon, 4:30 p.m. Boys tennis: Princeton at L-P, 4:30 p.m. Track: Coed - Hall, PC, St. Bede at Illinois Valley Meet at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 Baseball: BV at Midland, L-O at Newark, Princeton at Rockridge, 4:30 p.m. Softball: BV at Midland, L-O at Newark, Princeton at Rockridge, 4:30 p.m. Track: Princeton at IVC, 4:30 p.m.

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IVYFL sign-ups SPRING VALLEY — IVYFL sign-up forms are available at Heartland Bank & Trust in Spring Valley for Grades 5-8 next fall from the Hall, DePue, Putnam County and St. Bede feeder schools. Deadline for sign-ups is June 1. Participation fee is $70 and provides a practice T-shirt, game jersey to keep and excess coverage insurance. IVYFL will be participating in the Big 14 Youth Football League with local teams Princeton, Kewanee, Amboy and Bureau Valley among others. For more information, call Jack Boroski at 815-664-4577 or 815-224-7724.

Challenger Division

PERU — The Illinois District 20 and Peru Softball Little League will run sign-ups for its Challenger Division from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru. Again this year, there will be a junior division and a senior division. Contact Alicia Vezzetti-Hughes of Peru for more information at 815-343-6463 or pitch21@hotmail.com.

Chapel Hills ladies

PRINCETON — The 2016 Chapel Hill Ladies League is forming with an opening scramble, dinner and short meeting

at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. New members are welcome. For more information, call Kathy Lanham at 815-699-2206 or 815-699-7032.

L-O Volleyball Camp

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/ Ohio Volleyball Camp will run June 6-9 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for Grades 5-8 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades 9-12. Fees are $50 per player, $25 for each additional child from same family. Registration forms can be received by e-mailing hali723@ yahoo.com. Forms are due no later than May 25.

entering grades 1-8 with their father. Cost is $25 and $5 for each additional child. A girls’ day camp will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 27-30. Cost is $40 per camper. Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting. A girls’ team camp open to all high school players will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 6-16. Cost is $60 per camper. Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting. For more information, contact coach Bobby Wilson at 317-7559495 or via email at bobbywilson@ymail.com.

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3-on-3 basketball

LAMOILLE — LaMoille High School will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in conjunction with Buffalo Days Saturday, June 11. There will be divisions for boys and girls in grades 1-5, 6-8 and 9-12 and men and women’s 18 and older. Games will start at 9 a.m. Cost is $30 per team. Registration forms are available at LHS.

Lady Lions Basketball Camp

LAMOILLE — There will be three basketball camps offered through the LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions program this summer at LaMoille High School. A father and child clinic will be June 4, open to all boys and girls

LADD — The Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, May 28, at the Ladd Community Center. Registration and check-in will be from 7 to 9 a.m. with the run/walk to start at 9:05 a.m. Race-day registration (after May 9) is $30 for the adult 5K Run/Walk ad $20 for the youth 5K Run/Walk.

SRR Walking Clinic

LASALLE — Starved Rock Runners will offer a walking clinic from Monday, June 6, through Monday, Aug. 16, at Northwest School in LaSalle. Goals of the clinic are to improve motivation, promote health, fitness and self confidence through a unique

training program. There will be a meeting Monday, May 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Illinois Valley YMCA. For more information, contact Janine Sabib at jenericmom@ gmail.com.

BV sports physicals

MANLIUS — A sports physical clinic will be held at Bureau Valley High School on Wednesday, May 18, for all Bureau Valley incoming seventh, eighth, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Incoming fifth-grade boys participating in JFL may also attend this clinic. Area doctors are providing the community service for any Bureau Valley student who needs the required sports physical. This clinic is not for incoming sixth-grade students or incoming freshman students as they need a complete school physical. Clinic times are as follows: seniors arrive at 5 p.m., juniors arrive at 5:15 p.m., sophomores arrive at 5:30 p.m., eighth grade arrive at 5:45 p.m., seventh grade arrives at 6 p.m. and fifth grade arrives at 6:15 p.m. Students need to sign up and pick up a sports physical form from the school office. They must bring the completed form, including a parent’s signature and $10 the night of the clinic, or bring a parent with them. Sports

physical forms can also be found on the school website. If parents or students have any questions, contact the central office at 815-445-3101.

Eagle Run/Walk

PRINCETON — The third annual Eagle Run/Walk sponsored by Princeton Christian Academy will be Saturday, June 11. There are different options available: 5K Run/Walk for 12 and under ($15) and 13 and older ($25), 10K Run 12 and under ($20) and 13 and older ($30) or “Run from your seat” ($25 or more donation). Race fees increase by $5 after May 31. The race will start at 8 a.m. at Zearing Park. Registrations received after May 31 will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. To register, call PCA at 815875-2933.

SBA Family Run/Walk

PERU — St. Bede Academy will host a 3 Mile Family Run/Walk at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Entry fee is $25 postmarked by June 1 and $30 day of race. Check-in/ packet pickup will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the park shelter on campus. To register, go to www. runrace.net. For more information, call Joe Bornac at 815-488-4112 or Dennis Summer at 815-257-3311 or visit 5K@starvedrockrunners.org.

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