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Honoring those who served Memorial Day, a federal holiday, is always celebrated the last Monday in May. Originally called Decoration Day, the holiday was created to honor those Confederate and Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Later in the 20th Century, the focus of this holiday was extended to honor all Americans who have died while in military service. Nearly every town and village in Bureau and Putnam counties will host a Memorial Day service. Some will include speakers, parades, patriotic music and more. These services will vary throughout the two-county area, however, all will have the same theme — to honor those who have died during military service. Memorial Day should not be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering those who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military personnel and veterans. The Memorial Day holiday has also turned into a time when people visit cemeteries to decorate the graves of departed family members, even if they were not members of the military. In most circles, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season. Many will have cookouts and other celebrations, since most offices and businesses are closed for the holiday. IV Scene file photo
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This Week Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education program will honor those who have passed the General Education Development (GED) test, who have obtained citizenship and who have completed the Bridges to Careers program at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the IVCC Cultural Centre. A benefit for Lorrie (Respel) Parker will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Paramount Club in LaSalle. The event will include food, entertainment, a 50/50, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 in advance by calling 815-830-2488 by May 21 or $25 at the door. Proceeds will go to cancer research. The Sheffield Lions Club will sponsor a mobile hearing screening from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, May 25, across from Veterans Park in Sheffield. Everyone is urged to take advantage of this free screen. This is from person 18 years old and above. Children ages 10-17 can be screen with written parental consent. The screening takes just a few minutes and people who fail the screen are advised to see hearing professionals for further evaluation and treatment.
St. Margaret’s Hospital is hosting a Red Cross Bloodmobile from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, in the hospital’s first floor presentation room. To be a donor, one must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old.
Upcoming The Compassionate Friends support group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in the special procedures conference room located near the West Street lobby at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Compassionate Friends is a self-help support organization which offers friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. For more information, call Rita Studzinski at 815-2237663. Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, as the Illinois Valley Flying Club, along with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 129 and the Civil Air Patrol, host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4241 Ed Urban Drive, Peru. Parent or guardian permission is required for flight. For
The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. 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. Ladd will hold villagewide garage sale Saturday, June 6. Residents wishing to be included on the sale map should call the village clerk at 815-894-2440 by Friday, May 29. Sale maps will be available at Casey’s, North Central Bank, Ladd Village Hall, Ladd Post Office and at ww.villageofladd.com on Wednesday, June 3. Illinois Valley Community College’s office of continuing education will offer a first aid and care of pets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in room CTC 221. Hands-on training will prepare participants with the knowledge, skills and techniques to help their pets in the event of a medical emergence. First aid topics will be covered for both dogs and cats. Participants will not bring their pets to class. A $20 material fee is payable to the instructor the day of the class for the PetSaver handbook. The cost of the course is $85. For more information or to register, call 815-2240427. The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at UCC parish hall.
Auction Calendar May 24 & 25 – Twoday Memorial Day estate auction, firearms, coins, knives, prints, decoys, Dan Patch collectibles, toys, old pedal tractor, automobiles, furniture, glassware, framed pictures, lamps, Oriental rugs, Victorian and ladies items, stoneware and primitive items, old books, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 28 – Jim Scrimsh-
er, real estate, 5 p.m., 104 Pleasant St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 29 – Tom Koretke estate, golf cart, power, hand and garden tools, furniture, antique glass, Longaberger baskets, 10 a.m., 467 N. 42nd Road, Mendota, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 31 & June 1 – Della Maulfair estate, furniture, antiques, advertising, collectibles and primitives, automobiles, trucks, tools,
tool related, 10 a.m., 10327 Illinois Highway 71, Granville, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. June 4 – Joseph Kropf, tractor, semi trailer, motorhome, ATV, lawnmower, livestock equipment, miscellaneous equipment, 5 p.m., 490 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. July 9 – Delbert Morris, real estate, 6 p.m., 223 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
PRINCETON — Thursday, May 21, Coffee & Couplets, Princeton Public Library’s monthly poetry night, will be at 7 p.m. Also Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. Sarah Stasik will lead a discussion about preventing senior hospitalization. Stasik is a registered nurse and a community service representative for Home Instead Senior Care, which is the largest senior care organization in the world. Monday, May 25, the library will be closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26, Wellness Journey series with LaDonna Mazzorana will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, there will be a wellness support group led by LaDonna Mazzorana at 5:30 p.m., who will talk about the lymphatic system in the body. DEPUE — Parents have the opportunity to sign their children up for the summer reading program: Read to the Rhythm. WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library has added new books to its shelves. Stop in, check out new books or check out a favorite book. The library also has books on cassette and CD. Call the library to find out how to download books on electronic devices. Also, the library has a coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library. The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas. TISKILWA — Wednesday, May 27, the library will host Harry Potter, the therapy dog, at 3:30 p.m. who will listen to children read stories. OHIO — Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. is when the library’s summer reading program will kickoff this season. The
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Forest Park Nature Center of Peoria will visit and present “Rhythm of the Forest.” This program will feature a visit by a mystery animal. The library will have more summer reading events throughout the rest of June. LADD —The Ladd Public Library continues to hold preschool story times each Tuesday at 10 a.m. A different theme is explored each week with stories, crafts and activities. 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, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. Leslie Goddard will play the role of former American aviator Amelia Earhart, whose courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity. She set numerous speed and altitude records before disappearing mysteriously in 1937 during an attempted aroundthe-world flight. Goddard will share stories about Earhart’s upbringing, the records she broke and her tireless work to promote opportunities for women. MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library will have a preschool story time for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity. Homework Hour is available at the Magnolia Library from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stop in the Magnolia
library from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays for a Lego workshop. Bring your imagination and create your own Lego models. Lego workshops will continue every Saturday through May. This program is free and open to elementary school age children and teens. HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Join the library staff 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. GRANVILLE — Join the Granville library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. The more, the merrier – bring friends. It is held at 10 a.m. Tuesday mornings. Homework Hour is available from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Granville library. 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. Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age. MCNABB – At 10 a.m. every Saturday at the McNabb Branch Library for children in early elementary school, April will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects. Homework Hour is available from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the McNabb library. 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. They are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays.
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The Ohio High School graduating class of 2015 recently reflected on the most important lessons they will be taking away from high school. The seniors will graduate Friday, May 22. Here’s what they had to say: “Life doesn’t come easy and if it is, you’re not living it right.” Bradley Davis “Live in the moment. Don’t plan things out, they’re not always going to happen how you want it.” Angelia Babcock “Always try your best at school. School can be really stressful, but you have to make time for yourself and always give 100 percent in all you do.” Hannah Moth “You only have one chance at school. Never give up if an obstacle occurs. You can achieve anything you set your mind to.” Harleigh Younge “During high school you have to prepare yourself for your new life by getting a job and saving up your money.” Jacob Riley “Try. Don’t ever give up. Effort leads to success.” Samantha Martinez
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The Ohio High School class of 2015 includes (front row, from left) Harleigh Younge, Angelia Babcock, Autumn Bousum, Samantha Martinez and Hannah Moth; and (back row) Peyton Doran, Kaitlyn Hughes, Daniel Robey, Bradley Davis and Jacob Riley. “Nothing will ever be easy. You just have to keep on keepin’ on.” Daniel Robey “Always try and never listen to
the negative things people tell you. If someone says you can’t achieve your dream, don’t listen because you can do whatever you want.” Peyton Doran
“Nothing is going to be easy. Just keep going ... expect the unexpected.” Autumn Bousum
“Effort is key. No matter how hard things get, keep going. Always reach for success.” Kaitlyn Hughes
Festival 56 announces children auditions for ‘Gypsy’ Performances take place July 2-11 PRINCETON — Festival 56 will hold auditions for children’s roles in the festival’s summer production of the musical “Gypsy.” Auditions will be held
at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton. Those auditioning for children’s roles should prepare 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music. Auditioners may be asked to read and/or dance at the audition. Children who enroll in Camp 56 this summer will automat-
ically appear as part of the chorus ensemble in Gypsy for at least half the performanc-
es. Registration for the camp is required, but no audition is necessary.
Rehearsals for “Gypsy” begin June 14 and the show will be performed at the Grace July 2-11. For more information about the audition, email casting director Laura Brigham at festival56auditions@live.com. For more information about the Festival 56 summer season, visit www.festival56.com.
White announces Emerging Writers competition Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced entry forms are available for the 11th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and
provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to discovering talented new poets with this year’s competition.” The competition, co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for
the Book and Kevin Stein, the current Illinois Poet Laureate, is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks. The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 30,
2015. Winning poems will be submitted for possible inclusion in the “Bluestem,” “Ninth Letter,” “Quiddity,” “RHINO”and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Spring-
field. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners. Forms and other information may be found at http:// illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more information, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.
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Gateway Services plans 5K With graduation, wedding rehearsals and all the get-togethers coming up, I thought having some recipes for dips and spreads this week might help you in your menu planning.
Judy Dyke
Crunchy Bacon-Cheese Dip 1 pound bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped cashews 2 cups mayonnaise-type salad dressing 1 onion, chopped Chopped fresh chives, optional Mix all ingredients together; cover and refrigerate several hours before serving. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
Sweet Onion Spread 6 sweet onions, sliced 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup prepared rice 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1 5-ounce can evaporated milk Sauté onions in butter until tender; stir in rice. Add cheese, stir until melted. Spread into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; pour milk on top, mixing well. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Serves 6.
Whisk ingredients together while warm, serve immediately. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. Serve with lots of bite-size gingersnaps.
Hoboken Artichoke Dip 3 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups mayonnaise Combine all ingredients, spread in an ungreased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve warm with hearty slices of bread for dipping. Serves 12 to 15.
Spinach Dip
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 onion, grated 2 teaspoons milk 1 3-ounce package dried beef, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup sour cream Combine all ingredients together, mix well. Spread in a buttered 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serves 12.
1 cup mayonnaise 2 cups sour cream 1 1 1/2-ounce package onion soup mix 1 4-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 pound loaf round pumpernickel bread Combine first five ingredients, using only half the envelope of onion soup mix, mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Slice off top of bread, gently tear out center, reserving bread for dipping. Spoon spinach mixture into the center of the bread. Serve cold. Serves 8.
Toasted Pecans
Cucumber Spread
1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons butter Toss ingredients together, spread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil until golden. Stir often. Serve with Baguette slices.
1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon pepper Combine cucumber and salt in a food processor; puree. Strain mixture through a sieve into a medium mixing bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients. Makes about 2 cups. Serve with potato chips.
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Pumpkin Dip 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Blend cream cheese with pumpkin; mix in remaining ingredients. Add to a microwave-safe bowl, microwave on low until heated through without boiling.
PRINCETON — Gateway Services will hold its second Gateway 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 27, starting at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton. This 5K is for awareness of intellectual and developmental disabilities. At the Superhero Showdown runners can chose to dress up as a superhero of their choice. There will be villains along the course with squirt phasers cooling the runners off as they move along the course. Participants are not required to dress up. “Supporters of Gateway Services are heroes to our individuals. Without supporters of Gateway, we would be unable to pro-
vide essential services to adults and children with disabilities in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties,” said Rachel Dean, communications manager of Gateway Services. The Gateway 5K Superhero Showdown will start and finish at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Runners and volunteers will be able to park there and registration will be in the main building starting at 7 a.m. “This year we have more age groups than last year. We had about 100 heroes and villains last year and hope to double that number,” said Dean. To volunteer as a villain, be at the fairgrounds no later than 7:15 a.m. for vil-
lain training. Cost to enter the Gateway 5K is $20 for online registration, and groups of 5 or more runners have a $15 registration fee. Registration on the day of will be $25. All proceeds will go towards the programs Gateway Services provide. To register as a runner, a volunteer, to sponsor the Superhero Showdown or for more information, visit gateway5k.com or the Gateway 5K Facebook page. Gateway Services, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 charitable not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Princeton which provides services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ladd 125th anniversary celebration plans class reunions LADD — In conjunction with Ladd’s 125th anniversary celebrations, a Ladd Grade School reunion open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the school. Most classes have named a contact person to help plan the event. Class contacts are: Jean Conway, jaycee1926@ yahoo.com, for graduation years 1949 and prior;
Mike Grivetti, grivetti1@ comcast.net, for graduation years 1950-1959; Dave Margherio, dmargherio1@hotmail.com, for graduation years 1960-1969; Kay (Gallagher) Chiado, Mark.Kay. Chiado@gmail.com, for graduation years 19701979; and Linda (Jegglie) Peterson, petes80@comcast.net, for graduation years 1980-present. The faculty, staff and
coaches contacts are: Nina (Cattani) Urbanowski at urby41@comcast. net and Marie Fiocchi at mfiocchi1@yahoo.com. Some classes are planning yard parties, group gatherings at Ladd establishments and participating in Sunday’s parade. To submit pictures or memorabilia from school days should contact Jim Piacenti at jimndebp@ frontier.com.
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Senior Spotlight Riley Francis Name: Riley Francis. School: Bureau Valley High School Date/place of birth: Sept. 27, 1996 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Hometown: Deer Grove. Family: Father - Michael Francis; Mother - Corrine Francis; Sisters - Alexis Burrows and Rachel Francis. Sports: Cross country and track. Favorite sport and why: Cross country is my favorite sport, because I love the bond you make with your teammates and the camaraderie between all of the teams. Favorite food and where to get it: I love the pizza burger at the Walnut Cafe. Likes: My dog, Bruno, and reading. Dislikes: Onions. Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): My grandpa because he taught me to always push myself and be proud of myself. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom, because she works harder than anyone I know and she does it with a smile. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Dog.
The last song I listened to: “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson. People would be surprised to know: I want to get my sky-diving license. I stay home to watch: Jeopardy. When I need luck for a big game, I: visualize the race in my head. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Haley Weidner, because she says and does the funniest things when you least expect it. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was a team player and a motivated runner. Most embarrassing moment: When I changed behind a bus before a race thinking nobody could see me, only to find out later that the bus was full of people. Most unforgettable moment: Getting conference champs this year. Ultimate sports fantasy: Complete an IronMan. What I would like to do in life: Become an environmental engineer and work with alternative energy. Three words that best describe myself: Optimistic, motivated, and passionate.
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Riley Francis (right) says cross country is her favorite sport, “because I love the bond you make with your teammates and the camaraderie between all of the teams.”
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PHS golf camp PRINCETON — Princeton High School coach Will Gross will be hosting a golf camp from 8-10 a.m. June 15-19 at Chapel Hill Golf and Event Center. This for boys and girls golfers that are interested in participating in golf for the upcoming 2015 golf season. All incoming freshman through seniors are welcome and it is free of charge. Contact Coach Gross at will.gross@phs-il.org with any questions.
Lady Lions Volleyball Camp
LAMOILLE — The Lady Lions Volleyball Camp will run June 15-18 at LaMoille High School. Those entering grades 5-8 will meet from 8:30-10 a.m. and those entering grades 9-12 will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Cost is $40 per camper and includes a T-shirt. For a registration form, email hali723@yahoo.com.
Bruin Golf Classic
SPRING VALLEY — The 19th annual Bruin Golf Classic, sponsored by the St. Bede Academy Bedan Club, is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 at Spring Creek Golf Course. All proceeds will be used to construct a study area at St. Bede Abby Academy in memory of the club’s longtime mentor, Father Arthur Schmit. The event includes 18 holes of golf, cart, cart rental, lunch, dinner, refreshments and a gift. Awards will be given in the men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. Cost is $80 payable by June 6. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. followed by brunch with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., utilizing a four person scramble format. Please register by contacting Dave Montez at 815-664-4668), sending a check payable to St. Bede Academy to Dave Montez at Saint Bede Abbey, 24 West Highway 6, Peru, IL, 61354 or registering at Spring Creek at 815-8942137).
Optimist junior golf
PRINCETON — The Princeton Optimist Club Junior Golf Tournament will be Friday, June 5 at Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. with tee off at 8 a.m. There will be two age divisions (12-14, 9 holes) and 15-18. The older
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division will play 18 holes with the top six golfers qualifying for the last nine holes to determine the champion. Entry forms are available at many area golf courses. There is a $10 entry fee to cover green fees, awards and prizes. Entry forms can be sent to Gary Patterson, Tournament Director, 715 N. Linn St., Princeton, Ill. 61356. For more information, call Patterson at 815-8753767.
BV hosts Chute Camp
PRINCETON — Bureau Valley will host the Chute Basketball Shooting Camp June 15-16. There will be sessions for grades 9-12 boys and girls from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and grades 4-8 boys and girls from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $70. For more information, contact coach Tiffany Gonigam at 815-445-4004 or visit www.stgsports.com.
Tiger Baseball Camps
PRINCETON — There will be two camps offered by the Princeton High School baseball program this summer. The first will be a fundamentals camp from June 22-26. Sessions include: incoming grades 3-5 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and incoming grades 6-8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon for $30; and incoming grades 9-12 from 1 to 4 p.m. for $45. The second camp will be a pitchers and catchers camp from June 29 to July 1 for incoming grades 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon for $35. Camp instructors will include PHS varsity pitching coach Wick Warren and past and present players. Registration forms are available at PHS. For more information, contact Warren at wcw1.1978@ gmail.com.
Lady Lions Camp
LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/Ohio “Hoop it Up with the Lions” Basketball Camp will be June 8-11 at LaMoille High School for all area students. The camp is open for all incoming kindergarten through second-grade students from 9 to 10 a.m. for $20. Students will shoot on smaller hoops to learn the proper form, and basic basketball skills. Incoming third- to fifthgrade students will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon, sixth- to eighth-grade students from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and ninth- to
12th-grade students from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fee for the first child is $30, $20 for second child and $10 for third child. This camp is also open to any boy basketball player that would like to participate from the LaMoille and Ohio school districts. Participation awards will be awarded as will contest awards featuring 3on 3, Hot Spots and Free Throws. Registration forms can be obtained by emailing coach Rapp at hlrapp@ hotmail.com, and at LaMoille and Ohio schools. They were also sent home to all LaMoille/Ohio students. Registration and payment must be received by June 1 to guarantee a T-shirt the week of camp. For more information, contact Rapp at 815-8667391 or via email.
Jay Braida Golf
PRINCETON — The sixth annual Jay Braida Memorial Golf Open will be held July 11 at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton. This year’s recipient is Kamden Wahlgren of Princeton. His parents are Erick and Staci. He has two other siblings, Kaiden, 10 and Emma, 5. Kamden is in second grade and was diagnosed with Pediatric Auto-Immune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep in 2012. He was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and Toxic Encephalitis. For more information or a registration form, visit the Braida Golf Outing’s Facebook page or webpage at https://sites. google.com/site/jaybraidamemorialopen/.
enth grade students arrive at 6 p.m.;and fifth-grade students 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. For more information, contact the central office at 815-445-3101.
Bags tournament
OGLESBY — Oglesby Summerfest, which runs June 4-7, will host a bags tournament at noon Sunday, June 7, at the Elks property. The tournament will host two divisions, competitive (Class A) and casual (Class B). This event is open to all ages, male and female. The casual division is targeted toward the occasional backyard player. No pro-level players are allowed entry into the
casual division. Cash prizes will be awarded in both divisions. The amounts will be determined by the number of entries. Various prizes will also be given. Every team is guaranteed to play at least five games. Teams registering by Friday, May 28, will receive complimentary T-shirts. Entry fees are $50 per Class A team and $30 per team per Class B team. For more information or to pre-register, call Rudy Rutherford at 815-4404096, Chris Carey at 815712-8728 or Kevin Carey at 815-488-9547.
Morris Gus Macker
MORRIS — The Morris Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be June 6-7. The tournament is open to boys and girls in age brackets from 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. Adult divisions are open to men and women in age brackets that range up to
40, 50, 60 and over, with all levels of experience encouraged and welcome to play. Every player in the Macker tournament is guaranteed at least three games. The tournament will feature striped officials. On-line registration will be accepted through the official Gus Macker website www.macker.com, calling 815-941-0245 or emailing mddp@downtownmorris.com.
KurtFest 2015
PRINCETON — The second annual KurtFest Soccer Tournament will be Saturday, June 27 at Zearing Park. The tournament is held in memory of Kurt Garvin, who passed away in 2014, sponsored by the Princeton Soccer Academy and Princeton Jaycees. There are tournaments for 3 v 3, 7 v 7 and 11 v 11. There is a discounted rate for team registrations through May 20. For more information, visit the Soccer Academy Facebook page.
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MANLIUS — A sports physical clinic will be held at Bureau Valley High School on Wednesday, May 27 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 students arrive at 5:45 p.m.; sev-
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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of The sources of drinking water (both tap water and IL0111000 contaminants does not necessarily indicate that bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, water poses a health risk. More information about ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals December 31, 2014 Hotline at (800) 426-4791. and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can This report is intended to provide you with important In order to ensure that tap water is safe to pickup substances resulting from the presence of information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity. drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the by the water system to provide safe drinking water. amount of certain contaminants in water provided Contaminants that may be present in source water by public water systems. FDA regulations establish include: limits for contaminants in bottled water which Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and The source of drinking water used by must provide the same protection for public health. bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants SPRING VALLEY is Ground Water operations, and wildlife. in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and For more information regarding this report contact: cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS from urban storm water runoff, industrial or or other immune system disorders, some elderly and TEST, Inc. domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas infants can be particularly at risk from @ 815-224-1650 production, mining, or farming. infections. These people should seek advice about or Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a drinking water from their health care providers. variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen The City of Spring Valley the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other water runoff, and residential uses. @ 815-664-4221 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre If present, elevated levels of lead can cause by-products of industrial processes and petroleum el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien serious health problems, especially for pregnant production, and can also come from gas stations, que lo entienda bien. women and young children. Lead in drinking water urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been production and mining activities. sitting for several hours, you can minimize the Source Water Information potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your WELL 10 (11379) GW ________ ________________________________________ water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to WELL 11 (11380) GW ________ ________________________________________ minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Source Water Assessment
Source of Drinking Water
SPRING VALLEY
We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-224-1650 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1992 by the Illinois EPA, several potential secondary sources with in 1,000 feet of the wells were indentified.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Spring Valley Community Water Supply's source water is not susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells, monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system, available hydrogeologic data on the wells, and land use activities proximate to the wells..Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Spring Valley Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics was not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this ground water supply.
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Lead and Copper
Regulated Contaminants Detected
Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Lead and Copper Copper
Date Sampled
MCLG
Action Level (AL)
90th Percentile
# Sites Over AL
Units
Violation
2014
1.3
1.3
0.118
0
ppm
N
Water Quality Test Results
Likely Source of Contamination Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Definitions: ppb: na: Avg: ppm:
The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. not applicable. Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection ByProducts
Collection Date
Chlorine Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)* Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic
12/31/2014 2014 2014 Collection Date 2014
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected 0.8 1
MCLG
0.45 - 1 0 - 1.03
MRDLG = 4 No goal for the total 4 3.76 - 5.05 No goal for the total Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG Detected Detected 0.601 0.601 - 0.601 0
MCL
Units
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
MRDL = 4 60
ppm ppb
N N
Water additive used to control microbes. By-product of drinking water disinfection.
80
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
MCL
Units
10
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes. Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration. This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Naturally occurring; discharge from metal
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Barium
2014
0.0112
0.0112 - 0.0112
2
2
ppm
N
Fluoride
2014
0.941
0.941 - 0.941
4
4.0
ppm
N
Iron
2014
0.0483
0.0483 - 0.0483
1.0
ppm
N
Sodium
2014
76.2
76.2 - 76.2
ppm
N
Zinc
2014
0.0157
0.0157 - 0.0157
N
Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium 226/228 Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium
Collection Date
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
5
5
ppm
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
2014
2.5
2.5 - 2.5
0
5
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
2014
13
13 - 13
0
15
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
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