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Everyone loves a parade! The Homestead Festival parade in 2013 draws thousands to Princeton’s Main Street for one of the best parades in the area. Likewise, the 2014 parade will be just as exciting with local bands like the Bureau Valley High School Marching Band pictured here. There will also be some favorites from years gone by, plenty of floats, class reunions, and much more. The parade steps off from the north end of Princeton at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and ends at Soldiers and Sailors Park. The Homestead Festival parade is just one of many activities scheduled for this upcoming weekend. There will be something for everyone — old and young alike, including plenty of entertainment, food, car shows, the famous pork barbecue, fun and more. A special tribute to Princeton’s own Richard Widmark will also be happening throughout the weekend as well, as this year would have marked the famous actor’s 100th birthday.
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River Valley Players present ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Columbus ships Pinta and Nina to dock in Peoria
Revue features music of the 1950s-’60s HENRY — “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a funny, glitter song-anddance revue which features lots of pop classics like “Lollipop,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Mr. Lee,” “It’s My Party,” “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” and many more. The revue begins in 1958 where the audience meets four Springfield High School teens performing a show for their classmates on prom night. The four are good friends, but a competitive theme emerges when all four girls are announced as candidates for prom queen. The audience will elect the winner. The second part of the show is set a decade later as part of a class reunion following the rock revolution which provides the backdrop for the girls to
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Becky Martin, Christine Gaspardo, Samantha Farb and Deanne Crook will belt out tunes as part of the River Valley Players “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” talk about their dreams and aspirations. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” stars Becky Martin, Christine Gaspardo, Deanne Crook and Samantha Farb, who all have boundless energy and talent for singing the close harmonies characteristic of “girls group” singers popular during the ‘50s and ‘60s.
This show is sure to please all Baby Boomers as well as good family fun guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a special fundraising show to be presented Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 1-2. Tickets for the show are $15 each, refreshments can be purchased prior to the per-
formance and during intermission. Oct. 24 is family and friends night; for this performance only, families may purchase a reduced children’s ticket of $10 for a child under the age of 12. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday will begin at 2 p.m. For tickets, contact 309-364-2587.
PEORIA — On Sept. 12, the “Pinta” and the “Nina,” replicas of Columbus’ ships, will open in Peoria. The ships will be docked at The Landing, next to the Spirit of Peoria, 2-14 Main Street until their departure early Monday morning Sept. 22. The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced “sailing museum” for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the “caravel,”
a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walkaboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8 for adults, $ 7 for seniors, and $6 for students 5-16. Children 4 and under are free. The ships are open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations are necessary. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should 787-672-2152 or email columfnd1492@ gmail.com. There should be a minimum of 15 for a group. The fee is $5 per person. There is no Maximum. Visit the website at www.thenina.com. The ships arrive on Sept. 11, and there will be a private viewing of the ships for the media after docking.
Timber Lake Playhouse announces summer 2015 season MOUNT CARROLL — Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, and executive director James Beaudry announced their 54th consecutive summer season for 2015 on July 19. The theatre company, which has more than 20,000 visitors annually, announced a lineup of six mainstage shows. Two productions for young people will be announced shortly. The season will begin June 4, 2015 with the musical “Hairspray.” Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Hairspray” is a familyfriendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, using her newfound power to dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do. Following “Hairspray,” is a big-hearted new play called “The Big Meal,” which premiered in Chicago in 2011 and tells the extraordinary story of an ordinary family. Somewhere in America, in a typical suburban restaurant on a typical night, Sam and Nicole first meet. Sparks fly. And so begins an expansive tale that traverses five generations of a modern family, from first kiss to final goodbye. Though it pre-
miered in 2011, “The Big Meal” already feels like a classic. In the spirit of Thornton Wilder’s plays, “Our Town” and “The Long Christmas Dinner,” “The Big Meal” is humorous, human and ambitious. Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker recently called it “The greatest play ever written.” In July, for the first time ever, TLP will present the Broadway musical “Peter Pan.” Since 1955, when Mary Martin first took to the air as Peter, the show has become a must-see classic around the world. Beloved by generations, the playhouse will offer additional matinees of the productions to accommodate families. The fourth show and second play of the season is “Greater Tuna,” the hilarious comedy about the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this send-up of life in
rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna — men, women, children and animals. The action takes place in the early 1980s, though nothing in Tuna has changed since then, anyway. In 2003, film director Tim Burton transformed the novel “Big Fish” into a beloved film starring Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor and Jessica Lange. Last year, the story was turned in a glorious new Broadway musical. TLP will present the area premiere of this show in a special production starring long time TLP favorite Karl Hamilton, last seen as the Rev. Moore in
“Footloose,” and Elizabeth Haley, who starred as his wife, Vi Moore. The two are also married in real life. “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose incredible, larger-thanlife stories thrill everyone around him — most of all, his adoring wife Sandra. But their son Will is determined to find the truth behind his father’s fantastic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stage magic as
Edward’s stories come to life, it is an extraordinary new musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre — for an experience richer, funnier and bigger than life itself. Executive Director James Beaudry, who brought his inventive style to “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” directs and choreographs. The final production of the 2015 season will be Roger Miller’s “Big River: The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.” Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this journey down the mighty Mississippi provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Twain’s timeless classic is played out by actor-musicians to the sound of country and bluegrass as irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom. Their adventures are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life our favorite characters from the novel. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale in 2015. Audition opportunities for area teens and kids will be announced in March. To purchase a subscription, visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or contact the TLP box office at 815-244-2035.
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This Week A classic car show, for vehicles 1988 and older, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the 100-200 blocks of West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, to benefit the Spring Valley Historic Association. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. The show is from noon to 5 p.m. There is no registration fee. There will be dash plaques, a 50/50, food and music by 3-D Sound. For more information, call 815-3034327. The Princeton Lions Club and Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Homestead pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Princeton Moose Lodge on North Euclid Avenue. The cost is $5 for adults ahead of time or $6 at the door and $3 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are available from any Lion or Moose member and Cannon Cleaners. The annual jazz worship service at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, in conjunction with the Bureau
County Homestead Festival, will once again feature premier clarinetist Jimmy Valentine and his quintet. This will be the 22nd year Valentine has been bringing his jazz band to play the music for the special worship service. Everyone is invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, Sept. 14 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church on Dover Road, Princeton. The LaMoille Music Boosters will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard St. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free for children under 4 years old. Rip’s Night, sponsored by Team Thrive, Relay for Life team, will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Rip’s in Ladd. Carry outs will be available. The cost is $8 per order. There will also be a bake sale and raffles.
All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Bureau County. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. 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. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.
Upcoming The Chicago Dempster Charity Wine Walk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Twenty businesses will be pouring tastings. Wine will be provided by Vinic Wine. A $15 cash donation per person will benefit local charities. Check in to get a wrist band and wine map at Blue Pearl Studio at 517 Dempster St., Paramour Bungalow at 812 Dempster St. and at Vinic Wine at 1509 Chicago
Ave. all in Chicago. A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 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. Holy Trinity Cherry will hold its second annual 5K fun walk/run to benefit the LaSalle Veterans Home Saturday, Sept. 20. Check-in will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Cherry Park. The opening ceremonies and Color Guard will be at 9 a.m. The race will start at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 years old. To register, visit www.cherryholytrinity. org or email or call Alan Ring at Alan_Ring_957@ comcast.net or 815-3033312 for a form. To just make a donation, visit www.cherryholytrinity.org or mail a check made out to “Walk/Run for LaSalle Vet Home” and send it to
MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Lindsay Park in the village of East Davenport, Iowa. There will be art, live music, gourmet food and wine vendors. Admission is $4 for anyone older than 12 years old. Proceeds support community programming of MidCoast Fine Arts. The Illinois Valley Flying Club will host a fly-in, drive-in all you can eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to
noon Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. The menu includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. The cost in $7 for adults, $3 for children 4-12 years old and free for children under 4 years old. Airplane rides are $30, helicopter rides are $40 and TBM Avenger rides are $250. There will be a raffle for $1,000 and an iPad mini. For more information, call 815-2232003.
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PRINCETON — Thursday, Sept. 11, the Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons” by Lorna Landvik. Everyone is invited to join the group. Also Thursday, Wild with Words: Creative Writing Group led by Martha Brunell will meet at 6:30 p.m. Newcomers of all levels are welcome to join this prompt-based writing opportunity. Saturday, Sept. 13, Princeton Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to noon for tours and local history access. Monday, Sept. 15, The Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a dreamer with not much going on in his life who finds a job as night watchman in the Museum of Natural History in New York City to raise money to pay off his bills. He replaces three old security guards who have just retired. The new guard realizes everything at the museum is not as it seems, when the museum exhibits begin to come to life after the sun sets on his first night on the job. Tuesday, Sept. 16, adult craft night will be at 6:30 p.m. This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants will make felt mini books, which were inspired by
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Library Cafe barista Natalee Gibson. Wednesday, Sept. 17, the junior high book club will meet at 3:30 p.m. and discuss “Sky Raiders (The Five Kingdoms)” by Brandon Mull. Thursday, Sept. 18, the PHS Book Club “Tigers Read” meets during lunch hours in the leaning center at PHS. Also Thursday, a talk about will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. and feature a program on pollinator plants with Ellen Star from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). WYANET — The Wyanet Library’s program season, consisting of computer classes and The 2nd Thursday@the Library programs, is starting back up. The programs are held September through May. The computer classes are held each month at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday and are run by Dorene Stalter. The R.A. Sapp Library Board presents the 2nd Thursday@the Library programs. These programs vary from entertainment to educational. The 2nd Thursday@the Library programs start at 6:30 p.m. LAMOILLE — Monday, Sept. 22, local author, Lois Beattie-Blackwell will be at the library to talk about her book, which is made up of stories her father
told. Beattie-Blackwell’s father was a bridge-tender in LaSalle. Check back for more details. SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library is offering a preschool story hour this month. Story hour is held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday mornings. Registration is required by calling the library at 815454-2628. Also a monthly book club will be started if enough interest is shown by patrons. The initial meeting will be held at the library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. At that time, the group will determine the best time for participants to meet and discuss possible book choices. Coffee and treats will be provided. Again, if there are any questions, please call the library. BUDA — Some of the new books at the library include “Private Down Under, No. 7” by James Patterson and Michael White; “Love Letters” by Debbie Macomber; “The Fortune Hunter” by Daisy Hunter; “Sweet Water” by Christina Baker; “Concealed in Death” by J.D. Robb; “Mr. Right Goes Wrong” by Pamela Morsi and “Deserves to Die” by Lisa Jackson. The library also has two new movies, “Divergent” and “Muppets Most Wanted.” Stop in the library and check us out! PERU — The Peru Public Library has announced its fall children’s programs. Wiggles and Giggles, a program for children 1 to 3
years old, begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The program will be held every Thursday at the same time and will introduce the fun of music, movement, finger plays and songs to toddlers. Story time, will be geared toward children 3 to 5 years old. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will be held at the same time every Wednesday in the children’s department. Children will enjoy stories, sing songs and explore and learn experiments and crafts. To accommodate families, these programs are flexible, and families are welcome to bring younger or older children to these programs. For more information and registrations, visit www.perulibrary.org or call 815-223-0229. HENNEPIN — Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 years of age. Stop in at the Hennepin Library at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 for a duct tape workshop. Teens and Tweens are invited to make duct tape wallets and bracelets. For more information, please call 815925-7020. GRANVILLE — Preschool story times — Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Join the library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for children 3-5 years old. Wee Ones – Join the library at 10 a.m. on Thurs-
day mornings for 30 minutes for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age. Movie Night at the Granville Branch Library: Join the library for “The Book Thief,” rated PG-13, at 6 p.m., Sept. 10. Based on the popular book of the same title, the story follows young Liesel, who finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. MCNABB — Saturday Stories — Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library for children in early elementary school. August will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects. Preschool story time — Every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Ideal for children 3-5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the McNabb Library will have a unique look at Illinois Railroads. The saying, “a hog can travel non-stop from coast to coast, but a person must change in Chicago,” confirms the Windy City’s status as the hub of the American railroad system. Chicago is only one aspect of the fascinating history of Illinois railroads. Simon Cordery surveys the expansion of the railroad industry in the Land of Lincoln,
demonstrates how the Prairie State fits into the pattern of national railroad development and explores the national political significance of the history of railroads in Illinois, in the 19th Century. Crossroads of a Nation: The Hidden History of Illinois’ Railroads is the sixth program in the 2014-15 Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, Traces & Byways Discovered. For more information, call the McNabb Branch Library at 815-882-2378. Funding for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Illinois General Assembly. If you have special needs because of a disability, contact Brittany Blomquist at 815-925-7020 to discuss arrangements. STANDARD — The new hours for the Standard Branch Library, located within the Putnam County Community Center, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays; from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Join the library at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse in Putnam at 2 p.m., Sept. 10 when Officer Frund and Roxie introduce us to Putnam County’s K9 team. Officer Frund will discuss the life of a working police dog, and Roxie will show off her skills in a live demonstration. For more information, please call 815-4372811.
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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.
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.
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
Cut zucchini and squash in 3-by-1/2-inch 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.
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 2 medium butternut 20 minutes. Serve warm. squash (about 3 pounds each) 3/4 teaspoon salt Pepper 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown 1 zucchini, about 12 sugar ounces 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 yellow squash, about 12 Cut each squash in half ounces lengthwise, discard seeds. 2 tablespoons butter Place squash, cut side 2 tablespoons white wine down, in two 13-by-9-inch 1/8 teaspoon salt baking pans, add 1/2 inch 1/8 teaspoon crushed red water. Bake, uncovered, pepper flakes at 350° for 1 hour. Turn 1 tablespoon chopped squash over, sprinkle fresh mint with salt and pepper. In a 1 tablespoon chopped small bowl, beat the cream fresh parsley cheese, butter and brown 1 tablespoon sliced sugar, until light and fluffy. natural almonds, Stir in pecans. Spoon into toasted squash cavities. Bake 15 to
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Diane Stansell (left), Sue Campbell and Irma Besola
Pat Anderson (left), Betty Lou Willand, Shirley Brovelli and Gerry Ferrai
What is your favorite school memory? “I went to the Hendricks School north of Tonica. It was a one-room school. All eight grades were in one room. It’s still there yet. If you go north out of Tonica, it’s still there. Then I spent my last year at Cedar Point with Gerry Ferrai.” Shirley Brovelli, Oglesby “I can remember a fight in a classroom at Putnam County High School once when I subbed for a teacher. That had to be over 40 years ago. The kids were local kids that are still around the area. We were right across from Joe Massino’s office (principal of PCHS) in the home ec room. I started to step in, dumb me. I got kicked, so that ended that. Then I decided this is enough of this, and I darted across the hall because of course nobody else would. In the meantime, this other young man stepped in, had the fight stopped and by the time we got back in the classroom; everything was quiet. Everyone was back in their seats and Joe said, ‘I’ll talk to you two boys later, but just keep in mind that if you are going to fight, take it across the street!’ Jan Schuster, McNabb
“I went to Cedar Point School until I graduated, and there was only four in our graduating class. That’s what I remember. I then went to L-P high school.” Gerry Ferrai, Oglesby “My favorite was when I went to Washington School in Oglesby. They had a two-story school, and on the outside, they had those big tubes that were the fire escape. The best experience was the first time you went down one of the tubes because they told you the boys were waiting for you at the bottom, so everybody had their skirts tucked in. That’s what I remember.” Pat Anderson, Oglesby “I always heard a lot of excuses why kids didn’t have their homework done. My favorite came from this little cherub in elementary school, who had this devilish streak. He said, ‘Well I did it, but it got hijacked.’ I said, ‘What?’ He said, ‘I made it into an airplane and I was throwing it, and it got hijacked.’ That was my favorite why I didn’t have it done story.” Sue Campbell, McNabb
“My favorite school memory was walking to school with friends. Then we would always stop in to this little store that catered to the students. The school I went to had two buildings, one had kindergarten, first and second. The other building housed the rest of the grades. We just always enjoyed walking to school together. This was in Cicero. We all walked to school, even though it was four blocks away. We would pick up other kids as we went along. We even walked home for lunch.” Betty Lou Willand, Oglesby “I taught kindergarten like 100 years ago. This was when corporal punishment laws came out. No corporal punishment was allowed at this time. I got a note from one of the mothers that was written on this little scrap of paper and it said, ‘I don’t want no capital punishment on my child.’ I said, ‘You don’t have to worry; we don’t reward capital punishment to anybody here.’ So she didn’t understand the difference between corporal and capital I guess. I wish I had saved that note.” Maryrose Whitney, McNabb
“I remember the first day I went to a new school; I was only in first grade. We had moved in the night before, and I had insisted on going to school. My dad told me that this was OK, and that the school was right up this road, up the street that we were living on. So I was put out a different door; so I walked up and down the wrong street. Of course I was confused because there were so many options; and I started to cry. Somebody came and brought me into a school, into the lunchroom. Pretty soon the police came in with my dad. They had fed me while I was there. The next day my dad walked me to the right school. It was only a few blocks away.” Irma Besola, Spring Valley
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“I am remembering teaching fifth grade, and we finished, “The Lion, the
Jan Schuster (standing) and Maryrose Whitney
Witch and the Wardrobe” out loud, and one little girl started clapping, and the whole class just started
clapping. Because it was a book that they loved.” Diane Stansell, Granville
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Senior Spotlight • Kelsey Grosenbach (PC) Name: Kelsey Grosenbach. Hometown: Granville. Family: Larry and Cheryl Grosenbach. Sports: Golf and cheerleading. Favorite sport and why: Golf because its a competition against yourself. You’re always trying to beat your own score. You are your only competitor. Favorite food and where to get it. Parmesan garlic wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. Likes: I like hanging out with my friends and going to football games. Dislikes: Being away from my friends! Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My dad. He is the one who got me started in golf. Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): My mom. She may get mad at me sometimes, but she is on my side. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have: my phone. I’m always listening to music and on Twitter. The last song I listened to was: “Fluorescent Adolescent” by the Artic Monkeys. People will be surprised to know:
A look at the upcoming sports scene: Thursday, Sept. 11 Boys baseball: Marseilles at PCJH, 4:15 p.m. Boys golf: Hall, Sherrard at Morrison, 4 p.m. Boys soccer: Riverdale vs. Princeton at Tiskilwa, 6:30 p.m. Girls golf: Princeton at Fieldcrest (Tall Oaks), 4 p.m. Volleyball: DePue at PC, 6 p.m., BV at Kewanee, 6:30 p.m., L/O at Earlville, Sterling at Hall, Princeton at St. Bede, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Football: Princeton at Sherrard, St. Bede at Kewanee, Newman at BV, Amboy at Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Sept. 13 Boys baseball: PC at Neoga, 11 a.m.; PCJH at Morton Tourney. Boys golf: BV, Hall, PC at Kewanee Invite, 8:30 a.m. Boys soccer: Indian Creek vs. Princeton at Tiskilwa, 10 a.m. Cross country: PC at Peoria Woodruff; BV, Hall, St. Bede at Princeton Invite, 9 a.m. Volleyball: Hall at Geneseo
Invite, TBA; Princeton, St. Bede at Byron Power Classic, TBA; PC at Pontiac Invite, 8 a.m., Lady Lion Invite at L/O, 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Boys baseball: PCJH at Peru Catholic, 4:30 p.m. Boys golf: Hall, Newman, St. Bede at Spring Creek; Princeton, Fulton at BV (Hidden Lake), 4 p.m. Boys soccer: Princeton at East Peoria, 6:30 p.m. Girls golf: PC at Midland Invite, 1 p.m., DePue, Orion, Princeton at Erie (Erie CC), 4 p.m. Volleyball: BV at Stark County, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Boys baseball: PCJH regionals, tba Boys golf: Stark County, New-
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ark at PC (Edgewood), 4 p.m. Cross country: Hall at BV, 4 p.m., PC at LP Invite, 4:30 p.m. Girls golf: LP, LP-W at PC (Edgewood), 4 p.m., St. Bede, BCC at Princeton (Chapel Hill), 4 p.m. Volleyball: St. Bede at Newman, Roanoke Benson at PC, 6 p.m., Somonauk at L/O, 7 p.m., BV at Hall 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 Boys golf: Amboy, Sherrard at Princeton (Chapel Hill), Midland at PC (Edgewood), Erie, Riverdale at Hall (Spring Creek), 4 p.m. Cross country: PC at Bureau Valley, 4 p.m. Girls golf: Princeton, Prophetstown, Sterling at Deer Valley, 4 p.m.
Nothing really. I’m an open book! I stay home to watch: “Awkward” and “American Horror Story.” When I need luck for a big game: I talk to my coach, and he always peps me up. The funniest person I have ever met (and why): My best friend, Claire Dudek. We always spent more time laughing than actually talking when we are together. Most unforgettable moment: I have too many! Any moment with Ben Lamboley last year. They were all pretty unforgettable! What I would like to do in life: I want to get a golf scholarship and go to school to be an optometrist or and ear, nose and throat specialist.
Thursday, Sept. 18 Volleyball: PC at Peoria Christian, 6 p.m., Newman at Hall, 7 p.m., St. Bede at BV, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Football: Riverdale at Amboy/ LaMoille, Kewanee at Bureau Valley, Orion at Hall, Rockridge at Sherrard, Princeton at St. Bede, Stillman Valley at Mendota, LaSalle-Peru at Geneseo. Saturday, Sept. 20 Boys baseball: PC at Windsor Tourney, 11 a.m. Boys golf: Princeton Invite, 8 a.m. Boys soccer: Princeton at Roanoke-Benson, 4:30 p.m. Cross country: PC at Bureau Valley Invite, 9:30 a.m. Volleyball: PC at Pontiac Invite, 8 a.m.
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SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Walleye Club will sponsor its Take a Vet Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 20. Everyone will meet at Time on the Water bait shop at 8 a.m. to meet their boat captain. A complimentary breakfast by Spring Valley McDonald’s will be provided. Fishing will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., returning to Barto Landing. Lunch will be provided at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Any veteran or boaters wishing to take a vet fishing, may send an email to walleye1@ivnet.com.
LASALLE — The Peru Police Association’s third annual charity golf outing will be held Sept. 13 at Seneca’s Oak Ridge Golf Course in LaSalle. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. Cost for the four-person scramble, inclding 18 holes of golf, green fees, cart, dinner and beverages is $75 pre-paid and $80 the day of the event. For more information, contact Jeff Paul at 815-223-2151.
Running
Underground Railroad 5K PRINCETON — The 22nd annual Underground Railroad 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 13, in conjunction with the Homestead Festival beginning and ending at the Metro Center in Princeton. Registration is at 7 a.m. with the race to follow at 8 a.m. This year’s event will include a Kiddie Fun Run for children ages 5-12 that starts at 10 a.m. It is free. The fee is now $30. Checks should be made payable to Princeton Park District and sent to 837 Park Ave. West, Princeton, IL 61356. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.
Naplate’s Pasta Push 5K
NAPLATE — The Naplate Pasta Push 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 14, starting near the Naplate Village Hall. Registration is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. with the race to begin at 10 a.m. The fee is $20 before Sept. 7 and $25 after. There is a family discount for four or more people in the same family of $75. Make checks payable to the Naplate Park Fund. Send forms to Jill Nevins at 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. For more information, contact Nevins at 815-434-1148 or 815-434-6327, or email jillnevins@yahoo.com.
Holy Trinity 5K Walk/Run
CHERRY — The 2014 Holy Trinity Cherry stewardship team will host its second annual 5K Fun Walk/Run to Benefit the LaSalle Veteran’s Home. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Cherry city park with sign up beginning at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. and race start at 9:15 a.m. Last year, HTC was able to raise funds that were used to obtain resources and equipment to assist the LaSalle Veterans Home with what it stated was its greatest challenge, increasing and enhancing resident /patient mental and social stimulus. A number of these items were obtained and the benefits to the residents was great. Items of particular benefit were I-Pads that had been needed for various exercises and uses in the Alzheimer unit. The I-Pad turned out to have additional useful applications for the residents. Although providing these resources was of great benefit to the residents and patients, possibly the greatest benefit from HTC’s initial walk/run fundraiser last year was raising the awareness of the needs of the home. “Although it is true that we are government funded,” says John Koehler, administrator at the veteran’s home, “we have a long list of items that we need here that are not directly funded for us. We are dependent upon donations and gifts for these important items. Not many people know that and we appreciate Holy Trinity Cherry getting that word out for us.” The best way to sign up to participate that day is to go to www.CherryHolyTrinity.org and click on “Register for Walk/Run.” To register by phone, mail, or mail contact HTC Veteran Ministry Chairman Alan Ring at 815.303.3312 / Alan_Ring_957@Comcast.net.
Easter Seals Golf Scramble SPRING VALLEY — Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties’ third annual golf scramble will be Saturday, Sept. 20, at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley. This event is sponsored by MJ’s Pub & Grill and will feature 18-holes of golf, all day green fees, games of chance, games of skill, cash prizes, a 2014 GMC Acadia hole-in-one prize sponsored by Jeff Perry Buick/GMC and a dinner reception at MJ’s Pub & Grill following golf with live music and great food. Susan Burszynsky, president & CEO at Easter Seals of LaSalle & Bureau Counties states, “The third annual golf scramble will help Easter Seals to provide care to children with and without special needs and their families throughout LaSalle and Bureau counties. Golfers, sponsors and other donations will make it possible for local children to live, learn and play to their maximum potential.” Kyle Creedon, Easter Seals board member, and Brian Branson of MJ’s Pub & Grill are planning this event for Easter Seals and hope to raise more than $7,000 for local kids. “We are trying to do something to help the kids and have a great time in the process,” said Creedon. “We are expecting about 100 golfers and even more guests at the dinner at MJ’s Pub & Grill at 6 p.m. It should be a great time and is for a great cause.” You can help Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties by sponsoring a hole, golfing, attending the dinner, making a donation or providing a gift certificate or item for the auction. All levels of support are welcome and appreciated. For more information, contact Tracy Beattie, director of development at Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties, at 815-434-0857 or Kyle Creedon at 815252-0800.
United Way Scramble
PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way’s 11th annual golf scramble will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Chapel Hill Golf Course, Princeton. Registration forms are available at most area golf courses, by email request to bcunitedway@mtco.com, on the BCUW website at www.unitedwaybc.org or on the BCUW Facebook page. Single golfers are welcome. The registration deadline is Sept. 20. The cost is $70/golfer or $280/foursome and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and dinner. Checks along with the name of golfer or golfers may be sent to the United Way, 618 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356. Proceeds from this event will be used to help fund 14 local non-for profit health and human service agencies that serve those in need locally. For more information, or to register, contact the Bureau County United Way office at 815-8720821.
Flag Football
Valley Flag Football SPRING VALLEY — Registration for Spring Valley Flag Football for grades 3-6 runs through Sept. 12. Forms are available at area schools and Heartland Bank in Spring Valley. Cost is $50. For more information, contact Bill McLean at 815-503-0012.