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It’s that time ... With the corn and beans drying nicely in the late summer/early fall heat, farm machinery in and around the county can be seen from sunup through long after the sun goes down. While it’s no secret motorists need to share the road with the often over-sized farm machinery, it’s important drivers of both vehicles observe good sound safety practices and use a good share of common sense. Motorists should remember a slow-moving piece of farm equipment can not stop quickly, and oftentimes, they can only get so far off the roadway to allow faster vehicles to pass because of obstacles in the ditch and driveways. Many websites say patience could be a life-saving virtue when it comes to sharing the roadways at this time of year. Likewise, those behind the wheels of farm equipment should remember to make sure all directional signals are working properly and to follow all guidelines for driving the large equipment on highways and other roads. Many websites also suggest drivers of the large equipment attempt to pull over in a safe place if the line of vehicles behind is growing long. If everyone observes safety and patience, the area will have a safe and bountiful harvest. IVS photo/Dave Cook
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“Rural Route Comedy Show” to benefit Relay for Life
A “Rural Route Comedy Show,” sponsored by the Hennepin Relay for Life team of the American Cancer Society, will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Tickets are $15 per person and are available from team members. This show is rated PG18. For more information, or tickets, visit relayforlifehennepin.eventbrite.com.
Music jam
Pie and coffee in Cherry A pie and coffee social hour will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Cherry Church Hall. This event is held the first Thursday of each month and is sponsored by Cherry United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Cherry.
Fall Bunco party
The United Church of Christ in Granville will host its fall Bunco party on Friday, Oct. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. There will be lots of good food, a 50/50, raffles and the lottery tree. Admission is $10 per person.
Exploring the Land of Lincoln
Sauk Valley Community College will take a trip to Springfield to explore the Land of Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 3. The bus will depart promptly from the East Mall parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. The first stop will be the Lincoln Home. Then the group will have lunch before heading to the Lincoln Tomb. The final stop of the Lincoln tour will be the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. On the way home, the group will stop for dinner at a fast food restaurant. The cost is $55 per person, and it includes a ticket to the museum. Register by calling SVCC’s Community Education office at 815835-6212.
IVCC Wind Ensemble concert
The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble, directed by Gene Montgomery, will offer a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in the IVCC Cultural Centre. Selections to be performed include the music of Monterde, Jager, Benscriscutto, Morricone, Marquina, Nestico, Anderson, Benjamin and Broadway tunes from 1934 through 1959. The ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music. In addition to on-campus concerts, the ensemble also performs at community festivals and events and works with other universities and community bands in joint concerts.
Bingo at the Moose
The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. 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
A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 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.
Bingo at the Moose
The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. 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.
Covered Bridge Chorus concert
The Covered Bridge Chorus will present their annual show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Christ Community Church, 1719 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton. The guest quartet is the “Convertibles” and a group from Princeton High School will also perform. This year show is titled “Doo Wop meets Barbershop.” Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact any chorus member or Sullivan’s in Princeton.
EMT-Basic course at Perry Memorial
Perry Memorial Hospital is offering the EMT-Basic course beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, and continue to mid-late February with the state exam to follow. All candidates must be 18 years old or older and hold a high school diploma or have a high school equivalency certificate. Members of OSF Northern Region EMS will be charged $450. Non-members of the OSF Northern Region EMS taking the course will be required to pay $500. Payment can be made by check, money order or credit card and is due at the time of registration. Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1. For more information and to print an application, visit www.perrymemorial.org or call Deb Wood at 815-876-4498.
Flea market at the fairgrounds
A flea market will be at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, Oct. 18. 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 complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair.com.
Jesse White urges student readers to enter ‘Letters About Literature’ competition 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. “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 ceremony in Springfield. The state winners’ letters will be forwarded for national judging. In last year’s competition, Illinois Level III winner, Aidan
“Every year thousands of students in Illinois enjoy participating in this inspiring competition. Illinois has had more entries than any other state for eight years in a row.” Illinois State Secretary and State Librarian Jesse White
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.
Auction Calendar Oct. 3 – Miscellaneous consignors, antiques, collectibles, household, garden tractor and tools, 9:30 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
Oct. 17 – Forrest Peterson estate, real estate, 9 a.m., 426 E. Main St., Walnut, United County - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.
Oct. 24 – Sportsman auction, guns, ammunition and misc. sportsman items, 5 p.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
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PRINCETON — Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, will perform selections from his Carnegie Hall Performance. Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday Night Movie will be shown. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m., the youth services will host story time. The theme will be apples. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m., I-CASH program: Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will help people search for unclaimed property. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m., the Tigers Read PHS Book Club will meet. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3:30 p.m., the Junior High Book Club will hold a game day. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 pm., Chicks with Sticks knitting group will meet. Thursday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will meet and discuss “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. Also, the Princeton Public Library recently launched a redesigned website that is easier to navigate and provides opportunity for user feedback. The website address is the same as always, Princetonpl.org. Patrons who may have bookmarked the website on their computer, may have to delete the entry and re-pin it to their favorites. The library welcomes any feedback or suggestions patrons may have on the website. TISKILWA — Monday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m., Crossroads High School youth will be at the library to present “Animal Antics.” Come listen to them present fun stories through drama, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m., the library will hold a book discussion on “The Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. The library invites the entire community to
read this book in preparation for the upcoming orphan train program being held at the Tiskilwa Historical Society. Copies of the book and an audio book are available at the library. Check out the book or put a name on the “hold” list. Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., the library will show a documentary about orphan trains. The informative program will be put on by Angie Snook of Geneseo, who will be the program speaker. There will also be a few books for younger children about the orphan trains. OHIO — Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3:45 p.m., Bureau County Extension will visit the library for the program, Motion-Commotion. Participants will get to take part in experiments that look at energy and motion. Monday, Oct. 19, from 11 to 12:30 p.m., Bureau County Health Department will be at the library to offer a flu shot clinic. 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 announced the availability of Baker & Taylor’s All-In-One Axis 360 mobile app for patrons. The new app provides Apple, Android and Windows Desktop users the ability to download and read eBooks or listen to digital audio books within the app. The app provides single sign-on, eliminating the needs for Adobe IDs, additional apps and credentials. Users link to their home library, search or browse their favorite topics and enjoy reading or listening with the app. Axis 360 also
presents recommendations from the library’s collection, based on the user’s selection. To download the new app visit walnutpl. axis360.baker-taylor. com, or call the library to set-up an appointment with a staff member who will help patrons with the login. 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. 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 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number). LASALLE — Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m., the LaSalle Public Library will host a free seminar on social security. The seminar will cover when to start social security, why you should coordinate a strategy with your spouse and other planning tips. PERU — The Peru Public Library has released its upcoming adult program line-up for September through April. Programs for October — Thursday, Oct. 1, Bonnie Jefferson of the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will help patrons learn if they have forgotten money in banks or other organizations. Jefferson will be at the library from 4 to 7 p.m. Patrons can stop in anytime between those hours. Thursday, Oct. 15, at
Literary words of wisdom ... “A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy.” Edward P. Morgan
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Peter Fletcher 6:30 p.m., Trisha Kelly will share scary tales. Come hear chilling and bloodcurdling tales for teens and adults. Like Peru Public Library on Facebook for library happenings and news. MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library hosts pre-school story times at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity. HENNEPIN – The Hen-
nepin Branch Library hosts pre-school story times at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. 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 pre-school 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 share a recipe?
By Judy Dyke
You can use vegetables that are fresh or frozen to get some different side dishes to go along with your main dish. Right now you have an abundance of fresh veggies, and the farmers’ markets always have a good supply of fresh veggies too.
Country Style Tomatoes 4 large tomatoes 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup Panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil Cut each tomato into 4 thick slices. Place on paper towels to drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, parsley, basil, garlic and salt until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over eight tomato slices. Top with reaming tomato slices. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk. Coat the top and bottom of each sandwich with flour. Dip into egg mixture. Then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium hot heat. Fry tomato sandwiches in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Zucchini ‘N’ Corn Sauce 1 small zucchini 1/2 medium sweet red or green peppers, julienned 1 tablespoon canola oil
Send it to Illinois Valley Scene Recipe Columnist Judy Dyke at judyd2313@frontier.com.
1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning Sauté zucchini and red pepper in oil in a small skillet for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp tender. Add the corn, garlic salt and Italian seasoning, sauté 3 to 4 minutes longer or until corn is tender.
Creamy Corn Chowder 4 baking potatoes 1 onion 2 large peeled carrots 1 green ball pepper 1 pound frozen corn 6 cups water 3 2.5 gluten free bouillon cubes (vegetable, chicken or beef) 1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative such as unsweetened almond milk Freshly ground black pepper to taste Coarsely chop all vegetables, except corn. Combine all ingredients, except milk and pepper, in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 1/2 hour or until veggies are tender. Remove 5 cups of soup from pot and blend until smooth in a blender. Return to pot. Stir in milk and pepper to taste. Heat before serving.
Texas Corn Casserole 6 tablespoons butter, melted plus more for greasing pan 1 14 3/4-ounces can whole kernel corn 1 14 3/4-ounce can cream style corn 1 7-ounce box cornbread mix, preferably Martha White Sweet Yellow cornbread & Muffin Mix 6 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped 2 large eggs
1/2 green pepper, seeded and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning plus more to sprinkle on top Preheat oven to 400. Meanwhile, butter a 9-by-13inch baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle top with Creole seasoning. Bake casserole until golden brown and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Crispy Topped Carrot and Broccoli Bake 4 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and diagonally cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2/3 cup Kraft Real Mayo Mayonnaise 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups milk 1/3 cup Kraft grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup Kraft shredded Italian five cheese blend 1 6-ounce package Stove Top stuffing mix for chicken Heat oven to 375°. Cook veggies in boiling water in medium saucepan for 3 minutes or until crisp tender; drain. Place in a 13-by- 9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Whisk mayo, flour and garlic powder in same saucepan until blended. Gradually stir in milk, cook on medium heat 3 to 5 minuets or until sauce comes to boil and is thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in Parmesan. Pour over vegetables. Top with shredded cheese. Prepare stuffing as directed on package. Spoon over cheese. Bake 35 minutes or until heated through. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. I also welcome any recipes you would like to share with other readers ... See above for email directions.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princeton $30 per person
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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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Lincoln’s New Salem has candlelight tours PETERSBURG, Ill. – Explore Lincoln’s New Salem after dark, a place of warm campfires, flickering candles and swirling glow sticks. Fireplaces and lanterns will light the log buildings of this re-created 1830s village during the annual Candlelight Walk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Outside, musicians will play next to campfires, and a blacksmith will shape metal by the light of his forge. Many visitors will carry glow sticks, filling the air with green, red and blue streaks. The free event is sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the New Salem Lincoln League. The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. The event will be canceled only in the event of severe weather. Live music in the village will be provided by The Prairie Aires on Friday and Sunday and by the Wildwood Strings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition, musicians will perform on traditional
‘Ghosts of Ottawa past’ guided tour
instruments such as harps and dulcimers throughout the village. Staff and volunteers in period clothing will be inside many of the village’s log homes and shops to talk about life in 19th century Illinois. Gingerbread and cider will be served in the Rutledge Tavern. OMGosh! Bistro at New Salem will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. all three days. The museum store, bookstore and souvenir shop operated by the New Salem Lincoln League will be open, as will the Visitor Center and the New Salem Tradition Exhibit. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is located two miles south of Petersburg and 20 miles northwest of Springfield on Route 97. Tours are free, although a donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for families is suggested. For more information, call 217-6324000 or visit www.lincolnsnewsalem. com.
New and different stories set for Oct. 9-10 OTTAWA — On Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, the Reddick Mansion Association will reprise its “Ghosts of Ottawa Past” program with some new and different stories. The guided tour will begin in the candle-lit Reddick Mansion where participants will encounter a visit from some of the mansion’s previous residents. The program will also include an approximate half-mile outside walk along Columbus Street. The tour will stop at the site of the last hanging in LaSalle County
and the location of a murder along the I & M Canal. During the walk, other famous and infamous ghostly characters from Ottawa’s past may also appear. Two tours will be given each night: one at 7 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. After each of the walking tours, the groups will return to the Reddick Mansion where refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 per person and, due to the subject matter, participants should be at least 12 years old.
For reservations, call the Reddick Mansion at 815-433-6100. Each tour is limited to 20 people, and reservations are strongly suggested. All money raised from the event will be used for the preservation and renovation of the Reddick Mansion. The Reddick Mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St., was built in 1858, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. It is open to the public for tours and also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for special events.
QCA offers Spooktacular activities in October Cocoa Beano 5K
The Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5K Race is great fun for the whole family. It starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Lagomarcino’s, 2132 E. 11th Ave. in the Village of East Davenport. Register at lagomarcinos.com. This century-old, family-owned soda fountain is famous for hot fudge sundaes, hand-dipped chocolates, and sponge candy. The long-time facility also offers a full menu.
Niabi Zoo trick or treating Trick or treat at Niabi Zoo during Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 24-25. Local businesses decorate their designated area and hand out goodies to the children as they trickor-treat around the zoo.
Rocky Horror Show
The District Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” in October with shows at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10-31.
The theatre is located at 1724 Fourth Avenue in Rock Island. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Seating is limited. For more information and for ticket reservations, call 309-235-1654 or visit districttheatre.com.
Halloween parades
The city of Bettendorf, Iowa, is having a Halloween parade on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. The city of Davenport’s Halloween parade is downtown on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.
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Senior Spotlight • Seth Torchia (Princeton High School) Name: Seth Torchia School: Princeton High School Date/place of birth: July 15, 1997 Joliet. Hometown: Princeton. Family: Suzanne Denton (mom), Mike Denton (stepdad), Rob Torchia (dad), Molly Torchia (sister), Rachel Denton (step-sister), Matt Denton (step-brother), Sarah Denton (step sister-in-law) Nicknames: Cheetos, Torch, Sethmeister. Sports: Golf and basketball. Favorite sport and why: Basketball because anything can happen and it’s always exciting in close game situations. Favorite food and where to get it: Bacon cheeseburgers from Culver’s Likes: Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bulls, playing golf. Dislikes: Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, slow golfers Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Fredericks because he has always pushed me to be my best, and teaches how sports are related to everyday life. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My Mom, because she always has my back, and helps me whenever I need it, and Grandpa Denton for teaching me many things about life. Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Charlotte McKinney. Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Wilt Chamberlain - he is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Julius Caesar - he is one of the most influential people in history; and George Washington - he helped shape the United States. The last song I listened to: Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. People would be surprised to know I: I am superstitious, especially when it comes to sports I stay home to watch: Pardon the Interruption, college basketball, Seinfeld When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to music The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): A tie between Jacob Bickett and Cole Wright. They always have a funny joke and story to tell. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was a fast walker. Most embarrassing moment Spilling an entire bag of Chex Mix before a basketball game when I was 8 years old. Most unforgettable moment: Our golf team winning the last ever NCIC championship my freshman year. Ultimate sports fantasy: Play golf and basketball with Michael Jordan. What I would like to do in life: Graduate from the University of Iowa with a degree in communications or business. Three words that best describe myself: Helpful, funny, hardworking.
A look at the upcoming area sports slate:
Thursday, Oct. 1
Boys soccer: Newark at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Cross country: DePue, St. Bede at PC (PC Conservation Area), 4 p.m. Girls basketball: Princeton Logan at Ottawa Shepherd, 4:30 p.m. Girls tennis: Princeton at Morris, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: Lowpoint at PC, Newark at LaMoille/Ohio, Prophetstown at Princeton, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
Football: Princeton at Newman, Hall at Kewanee, Orion at Amboy, BV at Sherrard, Mercer County at AW, L-P at
Rochelle, Rockford Lutheran at Mendota, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Boys golf: Princeton at L-P Invite (Oak Ridge), 8 a.m. Boys soccer: Newark at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Cross country: Princeton at Peoria Invite (Detweiller Park), 10:30 a.m. Football: E/P at St. Bede, 2 p.m. Girls tennis: Princeton at Rock Island Invite, 8:30 a.m. Volleyball: BV at Sterling Invite (Westwood), 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 5
Boys soccer: Princeton at Orion Tournament, 4:30 p.m.
Girls basketball: PCA at Princeton Logan, 5 p.m. Girls tennis: Princeton at Streator, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: Fulton at Princeton, 7 p.m., Little Ten Tournament at Serena, tba.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Cross country: Princeton, St. Bede at Prophetstown Invite (Lake Erie CC), 4:45 p.m. Girls basketball: LaSalle Lincoln at Princeton Logan, 4:30 p.m. Girls tennis: Kewanee at Princeton, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: Princeton at Newman, 6 p.m., BV at Morrison, Hall at Riverdale, St. Bede at Fulton, Lowpoint at PC, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Cross country: Hall, DePue at Mendota, 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Girls basketball: Spring Valley JFK at Princeton Logan, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball: PC at Hall, Kewanee at BV, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Cross country: Princeton at Sterling Invite (Hoover Park), St. Bede Invite, 9 a.m. Girls tennis: Princeton at Mendota Invite, 8 a.m. Volleyball: LaMoille/Ohio at Dixon Invite, tba, PC at Beardstown Invite, 8:30 a.m., Fulton at Hall, 1 p.m.
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Soccer tryouts PRINCETON — Tryouts for the Princeton Soccer Academy’s 2015-16 indoor season will be Oct. 3. There will be teams for 10 and under coed, 12 and under, 14 and under, and 16 and under. To register, visit princetonsocceracademy.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.
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 Run/ Walk
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.
L-P Cavalier 5K
LASALLE — The L-P Cavalier 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday,
Oct. 10, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the L-P Clock Tower. The finish line will be at Howard Fellows Stadium. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. in the L-P cafeteria. Pre-registration is $20, and $25 on the day of the race. There is a family package (three or more) of $50. L-P students, staff and faculty are $15. Registration fees may be sent to L-P High School/ Attn: 5K Entry, 541 Chartes St., LaSalle, IL., 61301. All proceeds to benefit the L-P Foundation, an organization that supports the advancement of educational opportunities and programs for the students of L-P.
Halloween Hustle 5K
LADD — The Halloween Hustle 5K will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ladd School. The race will start at 9 a.m. Packet pick-up and registration will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Fee is $20 if registered by Oct.16, and $25 for ages 14 and up. Entry fee is $10 for ages 13 and under. Donations are accepted. All proceeds to benefit the students of Ladd CCSD No. 94.
Canal Connection
Defender Dash
UTICA — The Canal Connection 10K will be Sunday, Nov. 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration will take place at Waltham School in Utica starting at 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. All runners must register in Utica. Busses will begin to leave Utica at 8:30 a.m. to transport runners to the starting line at L-P High School near the west end of the I-M Canal Towpath. A bag will be provided with your race packet in which you may secure all possessions for transport back to the finish line. The 10K is race No. 19 on the Starved Rock Runners Circuit. The course features a downhill slope for the first .75 mile stretch. Runners will then enter the I-M Canal Towpath and run the next 4.2 miles on a flat, unpaved surface featuring rock formations and autumn scenery. The race will finish on a paved street near the Waltham School. Pre-registration by mail through Oct. 27 is $25 and $32 after. Online registration is available at www.runrace.net and www.starvedrockrunners.org.
STREATOR — The Defender Dash 5K and Family Fun Run will be Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Michael School, 410 S. Park St. in Streator. The fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. with the 5K to follow at 10 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.defenderdash.weebly.com.
Turkey Trot
OGLESBY— The 37th Oglesby 3-Mile Turkey Trot will be Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. The race will start at 9 a.m. at Holy Family School. Pre-registration is $20 and $25 race day, Entry fee is $10 for ages 13 and under. Each person bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Illinois Food Pantry will receive a free gift. Race applications are available at www.starvedrockrunners.org or www.runrace.net. Mail preregistration must be received by Monday, Nov. 23. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.
Honor Those Who Served Our Country Help us recognize area veterans by submitting a photo and the following information to be included in our “Salute to Veterans” special edition November 10, 2015. New Submissions Send or drop off a photo and information to Shannon Serpette, Bureau County Republican, 800 Ace Road, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356 by Friday, October 9, 2015.
Already submitted a photo? If you submitted a photo last year and would like it included in this year’s “Salute to Veterans,” call Shannon Serpette at 815-875-4461 ext. 6332 or e-mail news@bcrnews.com and give your name, phone number and the veteran’s name.
Photos contributed
Hidden Lake champs Michligs won the Hidden Lake Ladies League championship. Team members are (front row, left) Vicki Hoogerwerf, Virginia Moore and Beth VanVooren; and (back row) Kathy Lanham, Carol Roberson, LuAnne Coppejans and Deb Zenger.
(We do not put in last year’s photo automatically. You need to contact us by Friday, October 9, 2015.)
Salute to Veterans - New Submission Must be submitted by Friday, October 9, 2015
Veteran’s name________________________________ Hometown___________________________________ Military Branch_______________________________ Dates of Service_______________________________ Date of Death or MIA__________________________ (if applicable)
Clarence W. Fargher Jr. Rock Falls, IL Army H 1958-77 Died Dec. 9, 2007
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Submitted by_________________________________ Phone_______________________________________ (Your name and number will not be published) Pictures will be returned if submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope or may be picked up at our office after November 10, 2015.
Hidden Lake runners-up The Hidden Lake team finished second in the Hidden Lake Ladies League. Team members are (front row, left) Maggie Mangold and Karen MacNaughton, Ruth Hix; (back row) Sandy Mark Crosby, Dorine Motley and Carlene Hebel.
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