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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Vol. 10 No. 8

The 44th Bureau County Homestead Festival The Bureau County Homestead Festival in Princeton kicks off Friday, Sept. 11 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 13. As in years gone by, a host of activities await event-goers of all ages. Many of the previous events will return to this year’s festival, along with a few new attractions. Friday kicks off the weekend with several events at Soldiers and Sailors Park on Princeton’s South Main Street. On Saturday, events will be happening around town with the highlight for many being the annual Homestead Festival Parade, which steps off at 1:30 p.m. on North Main Street and travels to Soldiers and Sailors Park. Most of Sunday’s events are also held on South Main Street, including the 35th annual Homestead Festival Car Show, which runs from 8 a.m. to the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Other favorite attractions include the Jaycees Beer Gardens at Darius Miller Park on Friday and Saturday; the Princeton Junior Women’s Club pulled pork barbecue and ice cream social on Friday; the Underground Railroad 5K Race at the Bureau County Metro Center on Saturday morning; the Bureau County 4-H Extension pork chop sandwiches/meals at Soldiers and Sailors Park; the Beta Sigma Phi arts and crafts show on the courthouse square; the jazz worship service at St. Matthews Lutheran Church on Sunday morning; plenty of great food and entertainment throughout the weekend; a huge 50/50 drawing; tours of the Owen Lovejoy Homestead, class reunions and much, much more ... IVS file photo

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The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13. The Spring Valley United Church of Christ will hold a worship in the park at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the west shelter in Kirby Park. After the service, there will be a picnic/potluck with meat, beverage and table service provided. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass. For more information, call Roger at 815-663-8459. A flea market will be at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, Sept. 13. Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available. For more information, call 815-303-2905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For information, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com. St. Thomas More in Dalzell will host a chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the church parish hall at 302 Chestnut St. The menu will include baked or fried chicken, salad, spaghetti, bread and butter, dessert, water, coffee, lemonade or iced tea. The cost is $10 for adults; ages 6 to 10 is $5 for a drumstick, spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink; and ages 5 and under are free for spaghetti, bread, drink and dessert. Carry-outs are $10. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. 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. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Illinois Valley Donation Center, 1530 Fourth St., Peru. Renowned storyteller Gary Mechanic will speak about I&M Canal icon Gurdon Hubbard Thursday, Sept. 17, at Lock 16 Center, 754 First St., LaSalle. Drinks begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. The dinner and lecture is $29, or skip dinner and only attend the lecture for $7. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve, call 815-223-1851. The Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 510 Richard Mautino Drive in Spring Valley. The cost is $8. Chance tickets will be available. A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 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.

Auction Calendar Sept. 12 – John Dabler and Jean Roberts, real estate and personal property, noon, 104 N. Main St., Manlius, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Sept. 12 – Joe Wittmeyer estate, tractors, mowers, generators, equipment, woodworking tools, oak plus other lumber, hand tools, 10 a.m., 772 1110 North Ave., Neponset, Stenzel Auction Service Inc., auctioneers.

Sept. 12 – Leslie and Tim Smith, tractors, Yamaha, truck, lawn mower, appliances, furniture, collectibles, household, tools, 10 a.m., 1271 E. 3rd Road, Lostant, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Sept. 13 – Joe Wittmeyer estate and others, china, silverware, pottery, Hummels, collectibles glassware, farm toys, modern & antique furniture, appliances, tools, fishing items, 10 a.m., 135 W.

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Annual artisan market will be Sept. 19 PRINCETON — The third annual Artisan Market at Hornbaker Gardens will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will include an art market with more than 30 artists selling their original work in mediums including woodcarving, jewelry, pottery, watercolor, fiber, drawing, mixed media, metalart, photography, woodworking, botanic art, fused glass, steel sculpture and more. There will be wine tasting, Kramer’s

day will be provided by Brett Conlin, from 10 to 11 a.m.; Dulcimer Dreams, Maureen and Brian Barnes, 11 a.m. to noon; Sweet Country, noon to 1 p.m.; Kevin Kramer, 1 to 2 p.m.; Al and Jeannie Brown, 2 to 3 p.m.; and Ray Tutaj, 3 to 4 p.m. Lawn chairs are suggested. Admission is free. Hornbaker Gardens is located five miles southeast of Princeton. For information, call 815-659-3282 or visit www.hornbakergardens.com.

Calling all veterans and active duty military Participants invited to take part in parade PRINCETON — If you are a military veteran or currently an active duty member of any of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Princeton Veterans Group invites you to join their

Color Guard and march with them in the upcoming Homestead Festival parade, which steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The group’s goal is to increase the number of veterans marching in the parade as it was in years past. Any able-bodied veteran is encouraged to join or if they are unable to

march the distance they are welcome to ride on the float or in one of the vehicles that follow the Color Guard. Anyone interested should contact the American Legion Post 125 at 815-872-1171 and leaving a message or call Brad Oeder at 815-866-9349 or Terry DeSalle at 815-872-1417.

Author fair planned in Princeton Authors wanted PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library is looking for published authors interested in participating in an Author Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free event, but authors

must reserve their spot by filling out an application. Table space and two chairs will be provided. Authors will be responsible for their own cashboxes and set up. Set-up time begins at 9:30 a.m. with the doors open to the public at 10 a.m. The library hopes this will become an

annual event. An application can be obtained by emailing Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl.org or picked up at the library at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with a Sept. 30 deadline.

‘The Great Book Giveaway’ set for Sept. 30 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Support Staff Service Project (SSSP) Team will hold “The Great Book Giveaway” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in CTC 124-125. Book dealers are welcome from 1

Center St. (Collectors Hall), Cambridge, Stenzel Auction Service Inc., auctioneers. Sept. 25 – Pauline Marchiori (Ray’s Place), real estate and contents, 1:30 p.m., 108 W. Front St., Hennepin, McConville Realty & Auctioneering, auctioneers.

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Kitchen and Four & Twenty Café serving food, fresh-picked local produce from Coneflower Farms, baked goods from Flour House Bakery and Braker’s Dozen, Sisler’s ice cream, Ropp Jersey Cheeses and the return of Central Illinois Kettle Corn. Local potter, Ann Crosby, will be working her pottery wheel and encourages hands on participation. The new event center, The Barn, will also be open for viewing. Live music performances throughout the

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to 2 p.m. Books, videos, audio books and magazines donated by IVCC’s Jacobs Library and IVCC employees will be available to the community free of charge. All monetary donations benefit the Connie Dzierzynski Skerston

Memorial Scholarship. SSSP team member Kimberly Herout said community members are encouraged to donate used or unwanted books by Monday, Sept. 28. For information, contact Herout 815-224-0264.

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Jesse White urges student readers to enter ‘Letters About Literature’ competition

PRINCETON — Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will meet to discuss “Looking for Me” by Beth Hoffman. Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m., the YA/Children’s Book Club for Adults will meet at Flour House Bakery and discuss “The Color of Magic” by Terry Pratchett. Monday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday Night Movie will feature a poor Midwestern family who is forced off their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m., Little Free Library: Come fund out more about how to build literacy-friendly neighborhoods with a system of free book exchange. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m., the Junior High Book Club will meet. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m., the High School Book Club will meet at the high school library resource center. The Princeton Public Library is also looking for published authors interested in participating in an author fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free event, but authors must reserve their spot by filling out an application. It’s a hope that this will become an

annual event. An application can be obtained by emailing Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl. org or picking one up at the library, located at 698 E. Peru St. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with a Wednesday, Sept. 30, deadline. DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting Rocket Readers! This club uses computer games, activities and story time to encourage elementary students to improve their reading skills. The club is open to elementary students in second through fifth grades. The club meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library has an ongoing coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library. The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas. LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold pre-school story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. These story times feature stories, songs, crafts and more. Thursday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, the library will host a Rules of the Road refresher course. The course is designed to give drivers, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driv-

SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2016 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book. “Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the work changed their life or view of the world. Students can enter on their own or through their schools, libraries or other youth organizations. “Every year thousands of students in Illinois enjoy participating in this inspiring competition,” said White.

er’s license. The course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam. The course is free, however, registration is requested. Call the library to register at 815-894-3254. The library is also seeking members for a library book club. Call the library if interested. Haven’t tried the eBook programs yet? Stop in and speak with Amy. The library offers eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also eRead Illinois. 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). LASALLE — Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m., the library will host the reading dog teams. Monday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m., the library will host the reading dog teams. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., the library will host

“Illinois has had more entries than any other state for eight years in a row. Anyone who has read past letters can see how literature inspires and touches the lives of our young people. I encourage all our students to take part in Letters About Literature, and I hope their participation leads to a lifetime of reading.” There are three levels of participation: Level I for grades 4-6, Level II for grades 7-8 and Level III for grades 9-12. One Illinois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. Teachers of the winning students will receive a $100 cash award to purchase materials for their school library. Winners and teachers will be invited to an awards

a pumpkin painting family night. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m., the library will host historian Cathy Grafton, who will present Threads of History: the Bayeux Tapestry. Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the library will resume LegoMania. For those who love legos and are at least 8 years old — stop by the library to build kits or own constructions. Wednesday, Sept. 16, the library will host an informational Medicare workshop. At 11 a.m., there will be information on understanding original Medicare and Medicare supplement insurance plans. At 1 p.m., there will be information on how to pay for prescription drugs. Hand-outs and resource materials will be provided. For more information, call the library at 815-2232341 or register for the free educational program by calling toll free at 877592-3874. On Tuesdays in September, the library will offer preschoolers and their caregivers Story Time Express, an interactive mix of stories complemented with a variety of engaging

ceremony in Springfield. The state winners’ letters will be forwarded for national judging. In last year’s competition, Illinois Level III winner, Aidan Kingwell, a student at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, was selected as the Level III national winner. The deadline to enter the competition is Friday, Dec. 4, for Level III, and Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, for Levels I and II. State winners will be announced in April 2016. For more information about the competition, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net. Information also is available at http://illinoiscenterforthebook.org.

activities like crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, songs and puppets. The program will be offered most Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. If planning to attend, call on the Monday prior to the program to register. The library can be reached at 815-223-2341. This helps staff ensure ample craft kits will be available for all participants. PERU — September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to receive and use their library card. The Peru Library is encouraging residents to celebrate their library card. With the Peru library card, use Peru’s eBooks collection, download Freegal music, research with its databases, borrow books, DVDs and audio books. September programs include May the Force Be With You, Sept. 12, Outrageous Etiquette, the 17th, Preventing Senior Hospitalization on the 24th, along with Teen Game Night, Doggie Tales, PJ Story time, Anime Manga Appreciation Club, Chess Club, Adult Book Club, Preschool Power Hour, Wiggles & Giggles, and Tech Savvy Teens. Find more

information on the library’s website or Facebook. Like Peru Public Library on Facebook for library happenings and news. MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity. HENNEPIN – The Hennepin Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Stop in for stories, crafts, games and more. Afternoon activities are from 4 to 5 p.m. on most Thursdays. This program is for children 8 years and younger. Come for stories, related crafts, activities and games. GRANVILLE — The Granville Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Family night is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be guest readers. 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 – The McNabb Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

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Want to see your name in the paper? Hey, kids! My name is Logan Serpette. I am a fifth-grade student at Henry-Senachwine Grade School, and I am the author of Cool Kids’ Corner. 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.

Pets rule! Learn about one reader’s cool pet One of my readers wrote in to tell me about her pet. This is what she said: “My great pet’s name is Delilah. She is a Nigerian Dwarf goat. She is mine. She had a baby in April. Her name was Clara. We sold Clara June 9th, 2015. Now Delilah has five other goat friends. I milk Delilah because she is a dairy goat. I get almost one cup every day. She likes to be milked. My sisters and my daddy like her milk, but I don’t.”

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Instructions: Beat the cream cheese with a mixer. If you’ve never used a mixer before, ask an adult for help. Add in the mint extract, blue food coloring and some of the powdered sugar. Mix it all with the mixer. Add in the rest of the powdered sugar little by little until the mint mixture feels fairly firm and not as sticky. Then roll the mixture into tiny balls, roll them in sugar and gently press the ball down with a fork to make a pattern on top of the mint. You can either eat them right away or refrigerate them.

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That’s a fact, Jack Here’s some things you can find in southern Africa Fish: Caelacanth, hake, pilchards, anchovies and mackerel. Fruit: Coconuts, mangoes, bananas, citrus and pineapples. Metal and jewels: Gold, copper and diamonds. Buildings: The buildings of the Ovambo people and the Kariba Dam.

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Keynote Speaker: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princeton $30 per person

Tickets are available for purchase at the Bureau County Republican office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 or by calling 815-875-4461, EXT. 6320. Seats are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.

This year’s winners are:

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• Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris • Denise Etscheid Sabotta of LaSalle • Janice Wamhoff of Princeton

Presenting Sponsor: Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Keynote Sponsor: Perry Memorial Hospital Major Sponsors: St. Margaret’s Health, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Liberty Village, Flowers by Julia, The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens

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Five cooking tricks that add bold flavor to healthy foods Now’s the time to come up with some hearty squash recipes. All kinds of squash are coming on in your gardens, so try some new recipes to change some of your side dishes.

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Cheesy Stuffed Squash 4 medium yellow squash, ends trimmed; and cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups crushed cheese flavored tortilla chips, such as Doritos divided 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Brush squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash, cut side up, on prepared baking sheet. Bake until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on pan until cool enough to handle, approximately 10 minutes. Spoon out center of squash with seeds. Leaving shell intact. In the bowl of a food processor, combine squash pulp, 1 cup tortilla chips, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese, pulsing to combine. Spoon into squash shells. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup tortilla chips and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Pecan Stuffed Butternut Squash 2 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds each) 3/4 teaspoon salt Pepper 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans Cut each squash in half lengthwise, discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in two 13-by-9-inch baking pans, add 1/2 inch water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Turn squash over, sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy. Stir in pecans. Spoon into squash cavities. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is lightly browned and squash is tender.

Herbed Yellow Squash Casserole 2 pounds yellow squash, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 large egg 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash slices in the basket of a steamer with approximately 1 inch water in the saucepan bellow. Bring water to a boil and steam squash until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. While squash is cooking, combine egg, mayonnaise, chives, basil, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add steamed squash and 3/4 cup cheese to mayonnaise mixture, stirring gently to combine. Pour into a 9-by-9-inch baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutty Zucchini and Yellow Squash 1 zucchini, about 12 ounces 1 yellow squash, about 12 ounces 2 tablespoons butter

(BPT) — While healthy foods dominate, too often people fall into meal ruts where all they eat are simple salads and grilled chicken. Nutritious foods don’t have to be boring foods, though, because it’s easy to add pizzazz with a few clever twists.

2 tablespoons white wine 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon sliced natural almonds, toasted Cut zucchini and squash in 3-by-1/2inch pieces in large nonstick skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add zucchini and squash. Cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium high; add wine, salt, red pepper flakes and mint. Cook, stirring until liquid is reduced by half and squash is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter until just melted and sauce is creamy. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and almonds. Serve immediately.

Stuffed Acorn Squash 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed 4 slices bacon, diced 1 medium onion, trimmed and diced 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs Heat oven to 350°. Place squash halves, cut side down, on a rimmed dish. Add 2 cups water to dish and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes. Add onions and apple. Cook an additional 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in ground beef. Cook, breaking meat apart with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sage, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs. Drain water from baking dish and flip over squash. Spoon meat mixture into squash halves. Return to oven and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serve warm. If you need to reach me, my email is judyd2313@frontier.com or you can drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.

Fish and poultry are quality low-fat sources of protein but can come up short in flavor. Fortunately, it’s simple to enhance lackluster chicken breasts or bland salmon with citrus. Think beyond lemon and lime and try more exotic citrus varieties like blood orange, kumquat, Satsuma and tangerine. Marinate and brush on the juices before cooking, or grill your grub with a few citrus slices directly on top. The eye-widening fresh citrus flavors will take your fish and poultry to new heights.

Grilled fruit Fresh fruit provides plenty of healthy vitamins and nutrients. Instead of always eating it fresh, sink your teeth into new fruit flavor when you try grilling your favorite varieties. Lightly grilling fruit triggers the sugars to start caramelizing, which brings out rich, sweet flavors. Bananas, pineapple, peaches and even cantaloupe are great options. Cut them in half or chop into bite-size pieces and skewer before grilling.

Infused waters Nutritionists agree that good old H2O is the best thing to drink to stay

hydrated, but after a while plain water gets boring. Add a splash of healthy flavor to water by infusing it yourself. Lemon and lime add zest, but you can experiment with all sorts of flavor enhancements, such as cucumber, apple, grapefruit, berries and mint. Keep a pitcher in the fridge with water and your favorite sliced fruits and you’ll always have a healthy drink on hand.

Fantastic feta Think you need to give up cheese to be healthy? Think again. Feta is a lower-calorie option that packs incredible flavor into any dish. Nikos Feta, made by Certified Master Cheesemakers, has a classic taste and texture that makes it the perfect addition to boring salads. But don’t stop there — drape a slice of feta across bite-size snacks or add crumbles to favorite side dishes for Mediterranean flavor that leaves you satisfied. Visit www.nikosfeta.com/ Recipes for more ideas.

Trendy spices Nothing adds kick to a bland dish like a touch of spice. If you prefer a little heat and a whole lot of flavor, it’s time to add harissa to your regular cooking routine. This Tunisian hot chili pepper paste has a bold flavor profile that’s delicious with chicken, eggs and even when used as a sandwich spread. Some food insiders claim harissa will be the next Sriracha, so you can be ahead of the curve by stocking a few cans in your pantry.

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Senior Spotlight Samantha Stocking, Bureau Valley Name: Samantha Stocking. School: Bureau Valley Date/place of birth: Sept. 17, 1997 in Princeton. Hometown: Buda. Family: Mom and stepfather Heather and Nick Bishop, brothers Brandon, Sawyer, Kaden, and Kollin Bishop. Father and stepmom Jeff and Donna Stocking, siblings Ryan and Tyler Rosenthal, and Kylee Gutshall. Sports: Volleyball, basketball and softball. Favorite sport and why: I have never been able to choose because I simply just love to play them all. Favorite food and where to get it: Steak for sure, from my dad because he is the meat man. Likes: Cooking, baking, riding horses, and playing sports. Dislikes: How fast time goes by. Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): My dad because he has never let me quit and always pushes me to do better and work harder. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My grandma Betty Stocking because she taught me to be a caring, considerate, and compassionate person. Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Ryan Gosling. The last song I listened to: Kick the dust up by Luke Bryan. Thursday, Sept. 10 Baseball: Putnam County JH, Away, 4:30 p.m. Boys soccer: Princeton at Riverdale, 4:30 p.m. Boys golf: Princeton, Erie, Newman at Emerald Hills (Sterling), 4 p.m.; BV, St. Bede, Riverdale at Hidden Lake, 4 p.m. Girls tennis: Mendota at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: Princeton at BV, 6:15 p.m. Hall at Prophetstown, Earlville/Leland at LaMoille/Ohio, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Football: Princeton at Kewanee, St. Bede at Hall, BV at Rockridge, Riverdale at Amboy, West Central at AW, Bloomington at L-P, Byron at Mendota, 7:30 p.m. Volleyball; Putnam Count at DePue, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Baseball: Putnam County JH, Away, 10 a.m., PCHS at Parkland College, 11 a.m. Boys golf: Hall, PC, St. Bede at Kewanee Invite, 8:30 a.m. Cross country: Princeton Invite at Zearing Park, 9 a.m., Putnam County at Peoria Invite, 9 a.m. Softball: Putnam County JH, Home, 10 a.m. Volleyball: Princeton at Byron Power

Classic, LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lion Invite, 9 a.m., Hall at Geneseo Invite, Putnam County at Pontiac Invite, 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Baseball: Putnam County JH, Home, 4:30 p.m. Boys golf: BV, Fulton, Princeton at Chapel Hill, 4 p.m.; Amboy/LaMoille at Prairie Ridge (Morrison), 4 p.m. Boys soccer: Orion at PHS, 6:30 p.m. Girls golf: Princeton, Erie, Orion at Chapel Hill, 4 p.m., DePue at Peoria Christian, 4 p.m. Girls tennis: Geneseo at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Softball: Putnam County JH, Home, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Baseball: Putnam County JH, Home. Boys golf: Hall, St. Bede, Newman at Spring Creek, 4 p.m., Stark County, Putnam County, Newark at Edgewood, 4 p.m. Cross country: Princeton, Hall,

Kewanee at BV; St. Bede, L-P, Mendota at Ottawa (Catlin Park), 4:30 p.m., Putnam County at Ottawa Invite, 4:30 p.m. Girls golf: Princeton, St. Bede, BCC at Chapel Hill, 4 p.m., Putnam County, L-P, Lowpoint at Edgewood, 4 p.m. Girls tennis: Streator at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: Orion at BV, 6:30 p.m., LaMoille/Ohio at Somonauk, 7 p.m., Princeton at Rockridge, 7:15 p.m. Putnam County at Roanoke, 7p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 Boys golf: Hall, Erie at Riverdale, 4 p.m., Midland, Putnam County at Edgewood, 4 p.m. Girls golf: BV, Orion, Rockridge at Valley View (Orion), 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Boys soccer: Roanoke at PHS, 4:30 p.m. Boys golf: Amboy/LaMoille, Princeton, Sherrard at Fyre Lake, 4 p.m.; St. Bede, Morrison, Fulton at Prairie Ridge (Morrison), 4 p.m. Cross country: Amboy/LaMoille at Rochelle Invite, 4:30 p.m. Girls golf: Princeton at Oak Run (Galva), 4 p.m., DePue, Woodland at Chapel, 4 p.m. Volleyball: Princeton at Erie, 6:30 p.m., Peoria Christian at Putnam County, 7 p.m., Amboy at BV, 7:30 p.m.

People would be surprised to know I: ride horses. I stay home to watch: Law and order SUV or NCIS. When I need luck for a big game, I: read through the quotes that the team receives from Coach Bos before every game. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Tom Brummel, because he will do anything to get people to laugh. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She was all about the team. Most unforgettable moment: Winning the regional championship over Newman in basketball last season. Ultimate sports fantasy: Play basketball with former University of Illinois player Jenna Smith. What I would like to do in life: Become a teacher and hopefully get a teaching job here in our area. Three words that best describe myself: Trustworthy, Caring, and Dedicated.

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Illinois Valley Scene

Take a Vet Fishing SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Boat Club is looking for a few good fishermen to help with its Take a Vet Fishing Day project on Saturday, Sept. 19. Local fishermen with a boat are needed to help on this day. Everyone will meet at Illinois Valley Outdoors Bait Shop in Spring Valley at 9 a.m. for breakfast and vets will meet their boat captain. Boats will launch at 9 a.m. and return to Barto Landing at 1 p.m. Lunch and drinks will be provided at the Spring Valley Boat Club at 2 p.m. To register, visit the club’s web site at www.spring-valley-walleye.org and click on the Take a Vet Fishing link under upcoming events on the left side. For more information, email walleye1@ivnet.com.

River Bandits tryouts

LADD — The Illinois Valley River Bandits 11-year-old Boys Baseball travel team is having tryouts for the 2016 season at noon Sunday, Sept. 13 at Kennedy Park at 900 East Locust in Ladd. Players cannot turn 12 years old before May 1 for the 11 U team. Players will be evaluated in throwing, fielding, and batting. Please bring proper equipment

for the positions you will want to play. For the 2016 year, the fee remains the same at $300 last year. The fees pay for uniforms, tournament entry fees, umpires for local games, and equipment. The River Bandits play mostly tournaments within an hour to an hour and a half away including the Quad Cities. They would like to attend the 2016 Slumpbuster tournament in June, an annual tournament located near Omaha, Neb., at the time of the College World Series. The tournament offers many activities for the boys, including tickets to a College World Series game, a Fundamentals challenge, and Wooden Bat bonfire. For more information, call contact Michael Pillon at Pillion97@yahoo.com.

Golf scramble

SPRING VALLEY — Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development (formerly Easter Seals of LaSalle & Bureau Counties) invites the public to participate in the fourth annual Golf Scramble Saturday, Sept. 12, at Spring Creek Golf Course. This event is sponsored by MJ’s Pub & Grill and features 18-holes of golf, all day green fees, games of chance, games of skill, cash prizes and a dinner

reception at MJ’s Pub & Grill featuring bone-in pork chops and live music by: Rich Selquist, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tim Ajster, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.’ and Higgins Brother Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Golfers are $70 each (includes dinner), dinners only are $20 each. Hole sponsorships are $100 each and beverage cart sponsors are $250 each. Tracy Beattie, Director of Development at SRC encourages the public to participate. “If you are not a golfer, come one out to MJ’s for the dinner or consider sending in a donation,” she said. “Times are tough with the state budget crisis and we need your support more than ever.” Donations can be mailed or dropped off to Starved Rock Center at 1013 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL. 61350. If you would like to participate in the fourth annual Golf Scramble, please contact Tracy Beattie at 815-434-0857 or tracyb. starvedrockcenter@gmail.com.

Red Devil Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club’s Red Devil Classic is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Spring Creek Golf Course. It is a four-person, best ball scramble. Entry fee is $60 per golfer,

which includes golf and a pork chop/brat dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@hallhighschool502.com.

Underground Railroad 5K

PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bureau County Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after. The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Pasta Push 5K

NAPLATE — The Pasta Push 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 9 a.m. at the Naplate Village Hall. Preregistration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept. 6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. For more

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Holy Family Shuffle

OGLESBY — The fifth annual Holy Family Shuffle 3-Mile Walk/Run will be Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family School. Entry fee is $25 by Friday, Sept. 25, and $30 after. Registration may be sent to Holy Family Shuffle, 336 Alice Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348.

Connie’s 5K

OGLESBY — A 5K Run/Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in March at the age of 45. A scholarship has been founded in her name at IVCC, where she served in administration. The race will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC. Entry fee is $25 by Saturday, Oct. 3, and $30 after. Registrations are available at b.dzier@ comcast.net or by calling 816664-2236. Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.

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