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Make Halloween fun ... yet safe for everyone Halloween weekend will be full of all sorts of tricks and treats. As the festivities kick-off, parents and children are reminded to have lots of fun and stay safe. Just a few quick tips to remember to ensure the weekend goes on without any harm: • Avoid trick-or-treating alone and walk in a group or bring along a trusted adult; • Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating; • Look both ways before crossing the street and remember to use crosswalks wherever possible; • Avoid walking near lit candles or luminaries that could catch clothing on fire, and enter homes only it there is a trusted adult present and never accept rides from strangers. Have a safe and Happy Halloween from your friends at the Illinois Valley Scene. IVS file photo
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Around the county ... Out and about ‘War of the Worlds’ at Festival 56 PRINCETON — Festival 56 will present “War of the Worlds” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Grace Performing Arts Center. The gala evening includes a costume contest, raffle, Halloween candy and a party atmosphere. Audience members who arrive in costume will receive a free drink coupon. Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” was originally broadcast in 1938, and on Oct. 31, Festival 56 audience members will feel as if they’ve traveled back in time ... The radio show begins with popular music. Suddenly, the voice of a newscaster interrupts. An observatory has reported a series of unusual explosions on Mars. The music continues. But once more, an announcement begins, “Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt ...” Soon newscasters report the landing of the first cylinder that turns out to contain tentacled Martians who launch “heat ray” attacks. Background sound effects (created onstage by a live Foley artist) reveal growing danger. We hear artillery, screams, shouts and the sounds of the Martian machines. Bombers fail to halt the Martians and crash, melted by the enemy’s heat waves.
Now a new threat appears: a black fog. The invaders head for New York, whose population flees into the countryside. On the roof of a tall building, a newscaster tells listeners “this may be the last broadcast ... we’ll stay here till the end” as the machines and black fog advance. Finally there is a crash and silence. A desolate survivor imagines himself the “last man on earth.” The original broadcast was so realistic that listeners who tuned in late thought that the events were actually happening. The resulting panic clogged public transportation and flooded switchboards, although to a lesser degree than the news media at first believed. Tickets for “War of the Worlds” are $18 in advance and $20 at the door; student admission is $10. Advance tickets may be purchased by leaving a message at 815-879-5656, online at www.festival56. com, or via email at box office@festival56. com. The theatre seats approximately 150 people and is fully accessible with ample parking. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for sale at the lobby bar. For further information, call the box office at 815-879-5656.
Family Feud and Friends on Nov. 7 PRINCETON — Bureau County United Way will host a fundraiser, Family Feud and Friends, Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Kompany Down Under (lower level), 432 S. Main St. in Princeton. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost is
$15 per person. Teams of eight, as well as individuals, are welcome. Dinner and snacks will be available for purchase. For reservations, call Andrea at 815-872-0821. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County United Way.
Haunted Peoria trolley tour PEORIA — The Peoria Historical Society will have a haunted trolley tour on Saturday, Oct. 31. The trolley leaves at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from Kelleher’s Irish Pub at 619 S.W. Water St. in downtown Peoria. Hear the chilling stories behind the ghostly appearances of the lady in white, the legend of Nee-Nee-Wah, the curse of
the old lady gray and more. Admission is $15, including a $1 tip for the driver, and seniors 65 and older are free with the purchase of a regular ticket. Reserved tickets are available by calling 309-688-5668. For more information call 309-6741921 or visit www.peoriahistoricalsociety. org.
Moonlight tours at Hegeler-Carus mansion LASALLE — On Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 to 11 p.m., step out of the moonlight and take a guided tour through the softly lit splendor of the Hegeler-Carus mansion at 1307 Seventh St. in LaSalle. Visitors will be guided back in time to hear the stories
of the Hegeler-Carus family and their extraordinary home. Reserved tickets are $15, and at the door tickets are $20. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to reserve tickets call 815224-6543.
Hogwart’s Garden of Botanical Wonders PEORIA — The Hogwart’s Garden of Botanical Wonders will be featured at the Luthy Botanical Garden’s annual chrysanthemum show at 2520 N. Prospect Road in Peoria from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Sunday. The Hogwart’s Garden will feature a showing of
magical plants and Professor Sprout’s corner. Admission is $2.50 for people 13 and older, and those under 12 or who are garden members are free. The show runs through Nov. 8. For more information, call 309-681-3506 or visit www. peoriaparks.org.
Sculpture Walk Peoria guided tour PEORIA — The Sculpture Walk Peoria guided tour happens every Saturday and is a free, guided tour of the 15 sculptures on display for 12 months on Washington
Street between Oak and Liberty. The tour begins at the Peoria Riverfront Museum at 10 a.m. and noon. For more information visit www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org.
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Dixon Quarter Mania to support NICIL DIXON — Dixon Quarter Mania announced the Friday, Nov. 6, event at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, will support Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL). The doors open to the public at 5 p.m., with dinner available, and the event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. NICIL is a non-profit, non-residential center for independent living whose mission is promoting and delivering the Independent Living Philosophy throughout Northwestern Illinois. Based in Sterling, its pledge is to cordially assist all persons with disabilities in an efficient compassionate and compliant manner while seeking out agency growth opportunities. NICIL began services in 1985 as a passionate partner for people with disabilities desiring to live a useful and rewarding life. They support and encourage people with disabilities to realize there are no limits to what they can do. A Quarter Mania event is a cross between an auction, a raffle and a vendor show all wrapped into one. New and discontinued items from local vendors will be auctioned off for one to four quarters per item. Vendors will also have cash and carry items available for sale, and food and beverages are available for purchase. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with tickets available for purchase the evening of the event, donated to NICIL. More information can be found online at www.dixonquartermania.com. “We are proud to support NICIL and the encouragement that they provide for people with disabilities,” said Ashely Anderson, director of Dixon Quarter Mania. “Quarter Mania is a super fun event, so please plan to attend this event.” At Quarter Mania, each item up for bid will be displayed for all guests
‘We are proud to support NICIL and the encouragement that they provide for people with disabilities. Quarter Mania is a super fun event, so please plant to attend this event.” Ashely Anderson, director Dixon Quarter Mania to see. The auctioneer then gives a brief description, retail value and how many quarters you will need to bid. Guests will give their bid (quarters) and hold up their numbered paddle. If you have more than one paddle, you may place a bid for each one. When all bids are collected, a number will be randomly selected. If the number on the paddle matches the number drawn, the guest wins that item. If a matching numbered paddle is not held up, the auctioneer will try again, until there is a winner. Dixon Quarter Mania is a group of direct sales leaders, crafters and local businesses who hold regular Quarter Mania events in Dixon. The event was the first of its kind in the Sauk Valley and is innovative and fun! Each Quarter Mania event supports a charitable organization.
Spirit of Peoria sightseeing cruise PEORIA — Enjoy the colors of autumn by stepping aboard the Spirit of Peoria and taking a sightseeing cruise on Saturday, Oct. 31. Boarding begins at 1:30 p.m., and the cruise runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults, $14
for seniors, $10 for children 4 to 12 and free for those 3 and under. Tickets are available at the dock or online at www. spiritofpeoria.com. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call 309637-8000.
Starved Rock fall colors trolley tour UTICA — If you’d like to enjoy the fall colors of Starved Rock without the strenuous hiking, step aboard their trolley for a guided tour. It begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends with lunch at noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. Ticket prices are $30 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. The tour includes a relaxing trolley ride; a short guided hike to Council
Overhang and Ottawa Canyon; and a hot lunch in the lodge dining room. The hike on this tour is less than a mile and takes 45 minutes. This tour is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Call 815-220-7386 to make your reservations for this tour. For more information visit www. starvedrocklodge.com.
Starved Rock hike and lunch UTICA — Enjoy the fall colors of the Illinois River Valley as you hike and enjoy lunch at Starved Rock Park on Saturday, Oct. 31. The hike will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will depart from the hotel lobby of the lodge. You will travel with a knowledgeable guide and see canyons and bluffs made from St. Peter’s Sandstone. The guide will describe how Starved Rock got its name and share other facts and tales.
This hike, with many stairs and uneven terrain, is considered strenuous. Dress comfortably for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. The hike will be about 4.5 miles round trip. Lunch will include your choice of ham, turkey or veggie wrap, a bag of chips, a piece of fruit, a homemade granola bar and a bottle of water. Advanced reservations are required as space is limited. Cost is $18 per person.
Have questions? Call 815-875-4461.
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The Princeton Moose Lodge will have a Halloween dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. There will be dining from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and prizes for costumes. Music will be provided by The Generics Goodies Band. A fundraiser for the Cherry United Church of Christ will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at The Coal Company in Cherry. The menu will be one-quarter chicken and fries or chicken strips and fries. Tickets are $8 per ticket. Carryout is available by calling 815-894-2200. Delivery is available in Cherry only. The event will also include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and bake sale. To make donations, call Bonnie at 815-4880425. This event is to raise funds for the upkeep of the aging church, repairing the bell tower and general operational expenses. Illinois Valley Community College’s Support Staff Service Project will host a holiday art and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in and around rooms CTC 124 and 125 in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center. More than 30 artists and crafters will have items for sale and many have donated items for a raffle to benefit the Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Scholarship. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. For information, email lorri_foockle@ivcc.edu, call 815-224-0458 or visit www.ivcc.edu/fair2015. Church Women United invite all area women to join them for a soup supper at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. The program will be titled “Our Journey Together.” For
and will include rounds of Heads up!, Concentration, Balderdash and Pictionary. The cost per person is $10 and teams will be made up of four to six people. Anyone wishing to register should call the library at 815-875-1331. The cost to sponsor a round is $100. The tournament will consist of a four-round single elimination format with a consolation prize bracket for third place. A cash bar will be available with beer, wine, soda and coffee, with more information, or if you complimentary popcorn and pretzels. Preregistraneed a ride, contact Sue Scruggs at 815-875-1446. tion is required. St. Margaret’s Hospital The Buda American Gift Shop will host its annual Legion’s annual veterans supper will be from 4:30 to Christmas open house, “The 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Spirit of the Season,” from the Buda Community Hall. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday Nov. Tickets are $7 for adults, 15. Participants will enjoy a $4 for ages 4-12, with ages 3 and under free. All 30 percent storewide savings that includes children’s veterans will eat for free. clothing, Melissa and Doug The meal will be a complete turkey dinner. There toys, jewelry, handbags, and Christmas ornaments, will also be raffles. decorations and wreaths. Bureau County United Way will host a fundraiser, There will also be homemade cookies, and free gift Family Feud and Friends, wrap and bow making. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The The huge winter garage Kompany Down Under sale at the Bureau County (lower level), 432 S. Main St. in Princeton. Doors will Fairgrounds in Princeton open at 5:30 p.m. and the will be Sunday, Nov. 15. Dealers are welcome and game will begin at 6:30 there is both indoor and p.m. The cost is $15 per outdoor space available. person. Teams of eight, For more information, call as well as individuals, 815-303-2905. Admission are welcome. Dinner and snacks will be available for is free but a collection of purchase. For reservations, non-perishable food items will be taken at the door call Andrea at 815-872for donation to local food 0821. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County pantries. For complete schedule details, visit www. United Way. Logan Junior High School bureaucountyfair.com. A bluegrass, gospel and will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8 a.m. country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. FriTuesday, Nov. 10, Vetday, Nov. 20, at the First erans will be treated to a breakfast, honored for their Lutheran Church at 116 N. service and recognized for Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the their accomplishments. third Friday of each month. A pie and coffee social Players and listeners are hour hosted by the Cherry welcome. Snacks and soft United Church of Christ drinks available. For inforand Holy Trinity in Cherry has been moved to 1:30 to mation, call 815-875-2057. The Spring Valley His3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, due to the church hall toric Association will host being in use. Jack Rooney “Baking for the Holiday Season” with Father Domwill be the host. Particiinic Garramone at 2 p.m. pants are asked to bring Sunday, Nov. 22, at the an item to donate to the Spring Valley Boat Club. local food pantries. Father Dominic will be The Princeton Public showcasing his culinary Library will open its doors skills and will share recipes at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, for the upcoming holidays. to get ready for a Game Advance tickets are $20 Night Tournament starteach. For more informaing at 7 p.m. This year’s tion, call 815-830-4303. theme is board games
Auction Calendar Oct. 31 — Rita Bontz-Anderson, furniture, collectibles, outdoor items and tool-related items, 10 a.m., 29401 2010 East St., Ohio, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Oct. 31 — Vera M. Probyn estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 7606 S. Glasford Road, Glasford, Stenzel Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 1 — Wyanet Mini Storage, antiques, collectibles, household items, garage items, 10 a.m., 320 W. Main St., Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service,
auctioneers. Nov. 7 — Joe S. Greenwood estate, real estate, 10 a.m., auction to be held at 135 W. Center St., (Collectors Hall, Stenzel Auction), Cambridge, Stenzel Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 14 — Marian L. Fairbanks trust, real estate, 10 a.m., auction to be held at 135 W. Center St., (Collectors Hall, Stenzel Auction), Cambridge, Stenzel Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 21 — Helen E. Wilson family, real estate, 10 a.m., auction to be held at 12206 238th Street W.,
(Illinois City Community Hall), Illinois City, Stenzel Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 28 — Wilma J. Pratt trust, real estate, 10 a.m., auction to be held at 135 W. Center St., (Collectors Hall, Stenzel Auction), Cambridge, Stenzel Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 28 — V. Kaye Miller estate, John Deere tractors, Farmall tractors, other tractors, miscellaneous farm equipment, 10 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
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Illinois Valley Scene WALNUT — The library will be going live/online with Prairie Cat Catalog during the month of November. Patrons can now stop by the library and update information and pick up a new library card.
preschool story times. Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age. Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library hosts homework hour. Students have the opportunity to have LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold pre- someone check their completed homework or help school story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. These story times them understand homework they still need to finish. feature stories, songs, crafts and more. Students also have the opportunity to use library material and equipment that will aid in the completion of their BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is homework. open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5 On the second Thursday of every month, at 7 p.m., to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. the Hennepin Book Club meets at the Hennepin Library The library has computers for patron usage, as well as headquarters. Each month the group discusses a single copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for title all participants have read together and selects a title information. (The fax number is the same as the phone for the following month. number). GRANVILLE — Tuesdays, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., LASALLE — Tuesdays, at 11:45 a.m., the library offers the Granville Branch Library hosts preschool story time story time express for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Join the caregivers. This program is an interactive mix of stories library for stories and crafts. PRINCETON — Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m., the complemented with a variety of engaging activities like Thursdays, at 10 a.m., the library hosts 30 minutes library will host a youth Halloween costume party for crafts, flannel boards, rhymes, song and puppets. of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones prekindergarten to sixth grade. There will be stories, Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the library provides under 3 years of age. music, crafts, a ghost scavenger hunt and a costume Lego build kits for kids, ages 8 years and older, to build parade. their own constructions. MCNABB — Saturdays, at 10 a.m., the library hosts Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., Extreme Vision Paranormal, Saturday Stories for students in early elementary an investigative group based in the Illinois Valley, will be at STANDARD — Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library school. Fall is filled with projects that include musical the library to discuss their most memorable experiences hosts homework hour. Students have the opportunity instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome pursuing unexplained phenomena. to have someone check their completed homework or art projects. Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m., a wellness support group help them understand homework they still need to finish. Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the library hosts led by LaDonna Mazzorana will meet. Students also have the opportunity to use library material homework hour. Students have the opportunity to have Friday, Oct. 30, at 3:30 p.m., a wellness journey class and equipment that will aid in the completion of their someone check their completed homework or help led by LaDonna Mazzorana will meet. homework. them understand homework they still need to finish. Monday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m., Monday Night Movie. Tuesdays, at 1:30 p.m., story times are held. Children Students also have the opportunity to use library material Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m., youth services story enjoy games, snacks, crafts and more. and equipment that will aid in the completion of their time and craft. The theme will be horses. homework. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., creative crafters will MAGNOLIA — Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library meet. hosts homework hour. Students will have the opportunity PUTNAM (CONDIT) — Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m., the Tigers Read to have someone check their completed homework or the library will host Books and Brunch. Patrons gather PHS Book Club will meet in the PHS learning resource help them understand homework they still need to finish. to enjoy hot coffee and pleasant conversation as they center. Students will have the opportunity to use library material discuss books, new reads and old favorites with friends. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3:45 p.m., the Junior High and equipment that will aid in the completion of their Book Club will host a game day. homework. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m., Chicks With Sticks Saturdays, at 10 a.m., the library hosts preschool story ••• will meet. time for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. There will be Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m., the library will host a games, stories and activities. Items for the “By the Book” program on Union and Confederate women spies during section can be emailed to the Civil War. The program will be presented by Amanda HENNEPIN — Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., the library hosts news@bcrnews.com. Cook Fesperman. SPRING VALLEY — Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m., the children’s library will host a Halloween party. There will be bingo and ghost bowling and more. A costume contest will be held, however costumes are not required. Refreshments will also be served. Tuesdays, at 5:30 p.m., story time is held in the children’s library. There are stories and craft activities. DEPUE — Tuesdays, from 5 to 6 p.m., the library hosts Rocket Readers! Children play games, listen to stories and participate in other activities designed to encourage them to love reading. There is no charge for the program. OHIO — On Saturday, Oct. 31, the library will host its annual Halloween party at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, and there will be food, games and crafts for those who attend. Second, the library is selling butter braids as a fundraiser. Orders can be placed at the library or with any board member. Orders are due by Nov. 5, although there will be a last chance to buy braids at the Senior Craft Fair at the Ohio Schools on Nov. 7. Samples will be available that day to try.
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 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.
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Annual cookie walk on Dec. 5
After a nice warm meal, what can be better than a good sweet ending to that perfect meal?
Punchy Crunchy Pecan Pie 1 cup chopped pecan pieces 1 cup plus 8 pecan halves 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 teaspoon salt 3-3 1/2 tablespoons milk 6 eggs 2 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup ground pecans 1/3 to 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon bourbon 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 350°. On separate baking sheets, bake chopped pecans and pecan halves, stirring occasionally, until toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool. Coat 10-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Combine flour, shortening and 1/2 teaspoon salt using pastry blender or two knives. Blend until the crumbs form. Stir in milk until dough begins to hold together. Adding additional if necessary. On floured surface, roll dough out into 13-inch round. Fit into pan. Trim and flute edges, freeze. In bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Stir in 2 cups sugar, ground pecans, 1/3 to 1/2 cup bourbon, butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in chopped pecans and 1 cup pecan halves. Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 65 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is slightly puffed. Filling may be slightly soft in the center. Remove pie from baking sheet. Cool. Refrigerate. Beat cream and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Add remaining bourbon, beat until stiff. Serve with pie. Garnish with remaining pecan halves.
Best Brownies 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Frosting 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan. In a large saucepan, melt butter; remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overcook. To make frosting: Combine butter, cocoa,
SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley United Church of Christ will hold its annual cookie walk from 7:30 a.m. to noon (if cookies last that long) on Saturday, Dec. 5. A large variety of cook-
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honey, vanilla and powdered sugar; add 2 teaspoons water to frosting for easier spreading. Frost brownies while they are still warm. Cool completely before removing brownies from pan and cutting.
Tar Heel Pie 1/2 recipe standard pie dough or 1 store bought pie crust 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped Whipped cream, for serving Heat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll a disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the dough so that the overhang is even all the way around (about 1/2 inch from the edge of the pie plate). Fold the overhang under itself to create a thicker rim of dough and crimp as desired. Refrigerate until ready to fill. Melt the butter. Place the chocolate in a large bowl and pour the warm butter on top, stir until smooth. Add the granulated and brown sugars, flour, eggs, vanilla, coffee and salt and mix to combine. Stir in the pecans. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pie crust and bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with whipped cream.
ies will be offered at $7 per pound — you coos your own. Their world famous peanut brittle will also be offered for $7 a pound. The church is located at 227 E. Erie St. in Spring
SVHA will host ‘Baking for the Holiday Season’ on Nov. 22 SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Historic Association will host “Baking for the Holiday Season” with Father Dominic Garramone at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Father Garramone is a monk of Saint Bede Abbey in Peru. He is the head of the religion department at Saint Bede Academy and teaches church history and Christian doctrine. He is also the drama director and has published two plays. He was the host of the PBS cooking show “Breaking Bread with Father Dominic” from 1999 to 2001, and has written six cookbooks. His newest book, a beginner’s baking book titled “How to Be a Breadhead,” was published by Reedy Press. Father Dominic says he got his culinary education “between my mother’s kitchen, PBS and the public library” and when
not baking or teacher can usually be found in the abbey herb garden. Father Dominic will be showcasing his culinary skills and sharing recipes
If you need to reach me, you can drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.
for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and the Epiphany. Advance tickets are $20 each. For information, call 815-830-4303.
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Strawberry Dessert 1 angel food cake 2 cups milk 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding 1 quart vanilla ice cream 2 cups boiling water 1 large package of strawberry Jell-O 1 large package of frozen strawberries 1 container of Cool Whip Crumble the angel food cake in bottom of a 9-by-13-inch pan. Cover with mixture of the milk, instant vanilla pudding mixes and the vanilla ice cream. Let stand. Cover with mixture of boiling water, strawberry Jell-O and frozen strawberries. Cover with the Cool Whip.
Valley; use the alley entrance. For more information, or to buy peanut brittle before the December date, call the church office at 815-663-1951 of Billie Jean at 815-664-2509.
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Price Reduced! $54,648 New Listing! Bureau Cambridge! Great 4 -5 BR $59,900. Nestled atop Bureau home w/ updates. 2 car garage. Junction - 3 Br home w/ Approx. 1799 sq. ft. Plus offers privacy & open views from 7’ x 5’ pantry, 6’x6’ mudroom hill top location! DR w/ built & 6’x22’ enclosed porch. in china cabinet, office/den, #09003260 Roof 2015. #09062862
New Listing! $195,000 Ohio - Country Living on 2 acres! 3 BR & 2 full baths, large family room, Welcome horses - 2 stall barn, paddock turn out, large fenced pasture. #09062957
New Listing! $78,000 Malden. Updates inside & out! Located on large corner lot in rural community. Oversized garage with plenty of storage. 12’ x 20’ deck. Vinyl siding. #09056252
New Listing! $110,000 Princeton! Spacious 5 BR home w/ massive wrap around covered porch. large backyard. 35’ deep heated garage & concrete paid. Wood floors. #09065607
New Listing! $289,000 Princeton - South End Business District Property! Includes 4 apts, laundry 2nd level & main floor retail space on main level (3960 sq. ft. area). #09061826
Price Reduced! $114,900 Princeton! Perfect & Immaculate w/ 3 BR, 3 season sunroom (12’ x15’) , fenced yard, roof 2006, HWH 2015. Most furniture negotiable. #09006266
Price Reduced! $119,500 Price Reduced! $55,000 Princeton! Move In!! 3 BR, Princeton! 2 BR ranch on edge split level home. New 2014: of Princeton! LR 13’x20’ open roof, siding, windows. Kitchen to kitchen. Large yard - over 2013. Hardwood floors, 1/3 acre. Homes does need open floor plan, fenced yard. some TLC - but possibilities. #08989819 #08899616
New Listing! $79,900 3 unit apartment building. (all units rented - includes 1 BR unit, 2 BR unit & 3 BR unit). Good income producer. Close to downtown, stores & laundry. #09066558
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Senior Spotlight • Mady Cain (Princeton) Name: Mady Cain. School: Princeton High School. Date/place of birth: Aug. 11, 1998 Princeton. Hometown: Princeton. Family: Father - Eric Cain; Mother - Heather Bauer; Stepfather - Paul Bauer; Brother Reed Cain. Sports: Volleyball. Favorite sport and why: Volleyball, It has always been my favorite since seventh grade and I cannot imagine the thought of never playing it again. Favorite food and where to get it: Alan Special at Los Ranchitos. Likes: Food, volleyball, my dog Finn, my friends, art, and Coach Amy. Dislikes: Homework mostly papers, not seeing my friends, when people chew with their mouth open, and root beer. Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career: My dad. He’s always pushed me since I could walk to exceed all limits and be the best that I can be on and off the court. Person with the greatest influence in my life: My mom and my stepdad. They have always believed in me and told me in order to be successful in life you have to strive to be the best you can be and not take things for granted. Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Kris Bryant hands down! Name a historic figure you’d like to meet (and why): Abraham Lincoln, he was always the one president I learned the most about and could remember and mostly because he was the first
Republican president The last song I listened to: Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. People would be surprised to know I: Have toe thumbs and I hate board games. I stay home to watch: Chicago Fire, Castle, and Gotham. When I need luck for a big game, I: Wear the same pair of socks, headband, and replay certain scenarios through my head. The funniest person I’ve ever met: Alisa Holmbeck, she always knows how to brighten my day with one of her corny jokes and when we joke around about her singing voice! My favorite farmers Jacob Bickett, Luke Schultz, and Cole Wright, they always know how to make me laugh! “Can’t go wrong with a Wright” and “Plant a tater, get a tater.” What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: “She knew how to make people laugh.” Most embarrassing moment: In junior high during the basketball shootout I got the ball and made a perfect layup.......in the other team’s basket. Most unforgettable moment: When our football team beat Sterling Newman. Ultimate sports fantasy: To play college volleyball and meet Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper. What I would like to do in life: Something that has to do with art or design! Maybe even become a business owner. Three words that best describe myself Short, energetic, and adventurous. Saturday, Nov. 7 Cross country: State finals at Peoria. Football: IHSA playoffs, tba. Volleyball: Princeton Super-Sectional (3A), 7 p.m.
Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, Oct. 29 Boys basketball: Princeton Logan at Kewanee, 4:30 p.m. Girls basketball: Princeton Logan, Spring Valley JFK at SRC Tournament at Ottawa, tba. Volleyball: Wethersfield Regional finals (1A), Farmington Regional finals (2A), Fieldcrest Regional finals (2A), Dixon Regional finals (3A), Plano Regional finals (3A), 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Football: IHSA playoffs. Saturday, Oct. 31 Football: IHSA playoffs. Cross country: IHSA Sectional at Oregon, 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 Boys basketball: DePue at Malden, 5:30 p.m. LaMoille at Ladd, 6 p.m.
Girls basketball: First day of IHSA practice. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Boys basketball: BV North at Princeton Logan, 4:15 p.m. LaMoille at Earlville, 4 p.m. Volleyball: Sectional semifinals at Woodland (1A), Fulton (2A), Knoxville (2A), Sycamore (3A), 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 Boys basketball: BV North at Princeton Logan, 4:15 p.m. Volleyball: Sectional finals at Woodland (1A), Fulton (2A), Knoxville (2A), Sycamore (3A), 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 Football: IHSA playoffs.
Monday, Nov. 9 Boys basketball: Princeton Logan at Amboy (7th A/B), Amboy at Princeton Logan (8th A/B), 4 p.m., Malden at LaMoille, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Boys basketball: Mendota at Princeton Logan (7th A/B), Princeton Logan at Mendota (8th A/B), 4:30 p.m., Ladd at Malden, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Boys basketball: Princeton Logan at Ottawa (A/B), 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Football: IHSA playoffs. Saturday, Nov. 14 Football: IHSA playoffs.
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PTVBC meeting PRINCETON — Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club will have the first practice and informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18. PTVBC is a small club focusing on learning growth through repetition. Practices will be at Logan Junior High School on Wednesdays ranging from 6 to 9:30 p.m. depending on the team. We will host 14U, 16U, 18U teams. We are a first come, not a tryout club; the first 12 to enter are taken. Questions may be directed to Demetrio Salazar at 815-878-5681. Registration can be done at princetontigervolleyballclub@gmail. com or through PTVBC on Facebook.
IVVP meeting OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre-registration meeting for its 15U-18U travel volleyball teams from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 in the Illinois Valley Community College lower gymnasium.
Team tryouts for 15U18U players will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15 at IVCC. Long season team tryouts will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Short season tryouts will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. Applicants must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, please call Bernadette Savitch at 815-3432153 or Melissa Balma 815228-9792. You can also visit www.ivvp.org.
Indoor golf PRINCETON — Indoor golf is underway at the Bureau County Metro Center, using the OptiShot golf simulator, which allows golfers to practice their swings while playing some of the world’s best course. You may call for a tee time or to join a league. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-8720840.
Youth Basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District’s Youth Basketball League will be starting Nov. 7 at the Metro Center. For more information, call 815-872-0840.
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 $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 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
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Slowpitch champs Giovanni’s Auto from Peru won the Princeton Park District Fall Slowpitch League Tournament at West Side Park. Giovanni’s Auto finished the regular season in first place, with an undefeated record of 12-0. They went on to beat the Ye Olde Underground Inn in the postseason tournament championship 18-7. 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. Pre-registration by mail is $32. Online registra-
tion is available at www. runrace.net and www. starvedrockrunners.org.
Indoor soccer PRINCETON — The indoor adult soccer league will start Dec. 15 at the Bureau County Metro Center. The league runs
through Jan. 19 with games beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per team. To sign up,, call 815872-0840. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.
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