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Are you ready to Relay? The 20th annual Bureau County Relay for Life is ready to step off Friday, Aug. 7, at Zearing Park in Princeton. Hosted by the American Cancer Society and countless volunteers from the area, the event is held annually for a host of reasons — primarily to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as those who have lost their battle with the disease. The other main reason behind the event is to raise funds for cancer research, education and to assist cancer patients with their many needs. Bureau County Relay for Life is set for 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will include a host of events for event-goers of all ages. This year’s Relay is a revamped activity with a new place and time line. The event was previously held at Hall High School in Spring Valley and was an overnight activity. Abbie Cochran will be the honorary cancer survivor speaker. BCR/Putnam County Record/ Illinois Valley Scene Editor Terri Simon will provide opening remarks. The fundraising goal for this year’s Relay for Life is $32,000. Organizers stress the event is not just for cancer survivors and their caregivers, rather it is for the entire community to come out and support the cancer survivors and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and more. Event-goers can expect to find great food, all kinds of entertainment, a car show, contests, a moving luminaria ceremony and much, much more. In case of inclement weather, the Bureau County Metro Center will open its doors for the event. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will hear the words, “You have cancer,” at some point in their lifetimes.
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Talent show entries wanted PRINCETON — Entries are being sought for the annual talent show at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton. The show will be held in the hospitality tent at the fair. There are two age divisions — 0 to 14 years of age and 15-21 years of age. Entrants can be solos or groups with any talent in dancing, vocal or musical abilities. Winners of each division will compete in Springfield in January 2016 at the annual Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention. For more information, call Nancy Monier at 815-875-2176. Entries can be hand delivered to the fair office, faxed to 815-879-7005; or emailed to bcfair@frontier.com. For complete information for all fair shows, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com. The 160th Bureau County Fair will run Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.
Upcoming This Week The Princeton Elks Lodge 1461 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. East, Princeton. The clinic is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. Brittney Moutray, IVCH’s registered dietitian, will talk about the challenges of cooking for someone who has diabetes at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in the meeting room of the hospital’s Sixth Street office building in Peru. She will talk about how to substitute foods when preparing a meal menu for someone who has diabetes. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Bagshot Row from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Bagshot Row performs music from the British invasion. The Sheffield United Methodist Church will host its back to school event for students on Saturday, Aug. 8. They will help with school supplies, shoes and haircuts from 9 to 11 a.m. for those that could use help with the start of school in the community. Contact Suzy at 815-780-9053 and leave a message or email umcback2school@gmail.com. It will be helpful to know how many kids and grade levels to schedule a time. The third annual Larry Klein Memory Ride and Benefit for Living Works will be Saturday, Aug. 8, in Henry. A memory ride will begin at 11 a.m., with sign-up at 10 a.m. at Shandy’s Pub & Grub (formerly River Valley Bowl) in Henry. The cost is $15 per participant, which includes a meal ticket. All vehicles are welcome. This benefit will be held “rain or shine” and is open to the public. A meal will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. St. Margaret’s Hospital will hold a mom’s special helper sibling class for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in room 309 on the third floor of the hospital. The class will be conducted through the use of a video, demonstrations and storybook readings. To register, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre at 815-664-1345.
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Sean Walsh from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Sean Walsh will perform music from the ‘90s and more, plus originals. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Rodeo Drive from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Rodeo Drive will perform country music. The Prairie Arts Council will sponsor a free concert featuring the Sweet Country Band at the Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. The band consists of an acoustic bass, guitars, a mandolin and banjo. The mix of bluegrass, country and gospel songs should renew old memories and create an evening of fun and relaxation. Refreshments will be available. Donations are appreciated and will support the Prairie Arts Council Scholarship Fund. This program is supported by a grant from OmniArts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. 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. A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 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. The 160th Bureau County Fair will run Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Road Angel from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Road Angel performs classic rock. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Richard Geese from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Richard Geese performs rock favorites.
The Hall High School cheerleaders will have a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at Precision Auto Wash in Spring Valley. Funds raised at the event will go toward purchasing materials such as signs, pompoms and mats. Cost per vehicle will be $5 per car and $7 per truck/van. Donations are greatly appreciated to help purchase the aforementioned items.
The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 14. More than 7,000 people are expected to cluster Princeton’s Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 12, for this year’s parade, which will kick off at 1:30 p.m. on North Main Street and continue south to Soldiers and Sailors Park.
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Steve Sharp from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Steve Sharp will perform classic rock favorites.
Aug. 6 – Carol Angel, real estate and personal property, 5 p.m., 313 N. Chestnut St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Aug. 7-8 – Burdette Boers and Hughes estate, furniture, primitives, tools, toys, beehive accessories, glassware, collectibles, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Aug. 8 – Farm machinery consignment, 9 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Aug. 15 – Robert Mekley estate, farm equipment, 9:30 a.m., 11001 Route 71, Granville, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Aug. 16 – Sportsman auction, guns and miscellaneous sportsman items, 11 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Aug. 29 – Putnam County farmland, 10 a.m., 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire Barn), Magnolia, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Sept. 12 – John Dabler and Jean Roberts, real estate and personal property, noon, 104 N. Main St., Manlius, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
The Spring Valley Fire Department’s “Music on the Main” event, featuring Snapshot, will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Downtown MiniPark. The event, sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank, will include food, a beer garden and a 50/50. Proceeds will benefit the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent, will host an outdoor worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The service will feature music, God’s word and communion. The Malden Booster Club will hold a taco dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Torri’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant in Ladd. Tickets are $7.50 and include three tacos, drink and dessert. Carry-outs are also available. For tickets, contact the school at 815643-2471.
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‘Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship’ The hole you dug as a kid would never reach China. That didn’t matter to you, though; China wasn’t your goal — treasure was. Alas, your map was incorrect and Terri you never Schlichenmeyer found riches, but that never stopped you from looking. So now read the new book “Pirate Hunters” by Robert Kurson, and dip your digits near doubloons instead. As experienced divers and successful treasure hunters, John Chatterton and John Mattera never let loose of a good story. Stories sometimes yield truth, and they weren’t about to dismiss the legend of Joseph Bannister. Hailed as a leader, Bannister was known and respected as a trustworthy seaman who knew how to safely transport cargo, England to Jamaica. He’d worked his way up, cabin to Captain and by 1680, he was well-paid, his future secure. But in June of 1684, something happened that can only be guessed. On-course from London to the Caribbean with a full load, Bannister’s ship disappeared. British vessels tried unsuccessfully to find him until they realized, to their shock, that Bannister had stolen his ship, its cargo, and most of its crew — and he’d gladly do the same to others. Yes, Bannister had become a real-life pirate, and he knew enough about shipping corridors to confound merchants and authorities alike. Outraged and embarrassed, the Brits vowed to capture him, but the pirate continued to taunt. They caught him once and jailed him, but he escaped aboard his ship, snuck past fortified British cannons and continued his marauding ways, inflaming the British even more. Bannister managed to elude authorities until late in 1687 … Chatterton and Mattera
Cliffnotes “Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship” by Robert Kurson. 2015, Random House. $28/$34 Canada. 304 pages.
read everything they could about Bannister and were aware of reports claiming that his ship was sunk in 24 feet of water, just off the coast of Santo Domingo. Finding it was an irresistible goal but searching was expensive, though the man who owned the diving rights in the area where The Golden Fleece supposedly sunk had offered them 20 percent of the ship, found and recovered. First, though, they had to find the essence of a pirate, and quickly. Everyone, including the Dominican government, wanted a piece of this action. As I was sitting in a modern airport, reading about a 17th century buccaneer, it occurred to me that I had an interesting juxtaposition going. It also occurred to me that I’d chosen a stellar book to take on my trip. With high-seas history, a sense of intrigue, and the tales of two divers who possessed dogged determination, “Pirate Hunters” will speak to the part of you that craves a seize-life adventure and a little bit of danger. Bannister’s swashbuckling story is better than anything you’ll find in the movies because it’s true, and author Robert Kurson seduces his readers with an edge-of-your-seat telling. Just be prepared for an ending you’ll never predict. Arrrgh! Who hasn’t dreamed of finding buried loot or undersea riches? You know you have, which is why you’ll love this phenomenal book. For you, and the child inside who never stopped looking, “Pirate Hunters” is treasure enough. Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer from West Salem, Wis. She may be contacted at bookwormsez@yahoo.com.
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Want to see your name in the paper? Hey, kids! My name is Logan Serpette. I am a fifth-grade student at Henry-Senachwine Grade School, and I am the author of Cool Kids’ Corner. Do you have something you want to see in the newspaper? Email your jokes, recipes and other items to me at coolkidscorner@ outlook.com. I can’t wait to read your stories and try your recipes. When you email me, make sure you include your name, your hometown and how old you are, so you can be famous in the newspaper.
You are the star Check out this funny joke submitted by a reader Lexi Serpette, 8 years old, Henry: Once upon a time, there were three robbers at a farm. The farmer heard noise and woke up. The three robbers went in the barn. One hid behind a cow, another hid behind a horse and the last one hid behind a sack of potatoes. The farmer came in and looked at the cow. The robber hiding behind it said, “Moo!” The farmer looked at the horse. The robber hiding behind it said, “Neigh!” The farmer looked at the sack of potatoes. The robber behind it said, “Potatoes!” The robbers went to jail and the farmer, cow, horse and sack of potatoes lived happily ever after.
Pets rule! Do you have a great pet? I want to hear what type of pet you have and what makes it so special. Write to me at coolkidscorner@outlook.com. Anything you write about your pet will be printed in a future Cool Kids’ Corner edition. so everyone will know how awesome your pet is.
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We the people 10 facts about famous baseball player Babe Ruth 1. When he was a boy he got in lots of trouble. 2. Babe started to play ball when he was 7 or 8. 3. He was left handed. 4. The first professional team he was on was the Baltimore Orioles. 5. He was born on Feb. 6, 1895. 6. Babe’s real name was George Herman Ruth Jr. 7. Babe hit his first home run on May 6, 1915. 8. In 1914, he married Helen Woodford, his first wife.
9. Babe hit 714 homers in 22 seasons. 10. He died Aug. 16, 1948, from cancer.
8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 8 ounces sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla Grapes (sliced in half), blueberries, and strawberries (sliced in half) — You decide how much fruit you want to add.
Note: My aunt brought this to my family’s Fourth of July party. I couldn’t stop eating it, and I’ll bet you won’t be able to either. Instructions: Using a mixer, blend all those first five ingredients together. Then add the fruit, using a spoon to stir it. You can eat it right away or you can put it in the refrigerator first.
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PRINCETON — Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday night movie will feature a swash-buckling tale of a blacksmith who teams up with an eccentric pirate captain to save his love, the governor’s daughter. Thursday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will discuss “The Girls of Atomic City,” by Denise Kieman. All are welcome to join the discussion. Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2:30 p.m., Young Adult & Children’s Book Club will talk about “The Color of Magic,” by Terry Pratchett at Flour House Bakery & Coffee. Anyone is welcome to join. DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting an English as a Second Language class on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Any adults who would like to improve their English speaking skills are encouraged to attend. The library is also 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. BUDA — The Mason Memorial Public Library has kicked off its summer reading program. The theme is Read to the Rhythm. Upcoming sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The program welcomes children in kindergarten through eighth grade. New books for adults at the library include: “Go Set a Watchman,” by Harper Lee; “Finders Keepers,” by Stephen King; “The Melody Lingers On,” by Mary Higgins Clark and “Truth or Die,” by James Patterson and Howard Roughan. New DVDs include; “American Sniper,” “Big Hero 6,” “ Paddington,” “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Wild” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.” SHEFFIELD —Summer hours at the library are: Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., closed on Thursdays, Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library has an ongoing coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library. The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas. LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold story times on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and the Junior Book Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Currently, the club is reading “Holes.” 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 — Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., Marydale Stewart will host a poetry connection session. Attendees are welcome to read their own work. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m., humanities scholar James Wolfinger will present a program on the early days of the Civil Rights Movement and the people who changed the trajectory of race relations in America. The library is inviting families to join in stories with the library’s reading loving therapy dogs. The dog teams will be at the library at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6; at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library is hosting a summer reading program every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. Any questions, call Peggy at 815-869-3038. Snacks and refreshments are served after the program. The library hosts a preschool story time at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity. HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Join the library staff for stories, crafts, games and more. Afternoon activities are
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Home cooked rhythm Ron McCutchan, Princeton Public Library’s children’s director, lends a hand during the “Kitchen band” program on July 23. Attendees used everyday kitchen objects as a way to make music.
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 — Join the Granville library for preschool story time 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 – Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. the McNabb Branch Library will host a back to school brain games night for children in elementary school. Children will explore the answers to all sorts of fun questions. The program is free and open to the public. Story time programs are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays.
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Library hosts Fairy Day Avaya Koning works on an art project at Hornbaker Gardens in rural Princeton, where the summer reading program at Princeton Public Library held a Fairy Day, which included crafts, songs, a fairy tea and more.
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Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett will perform a benefit concert Sept. 26 in Kewanee Tomatoes are really coming on now, so it’s the time to try something new in the recipe line. Cucumbers are also available now in large quantities. Enjoy your garden fresh produce.
Parmesan Basil Stuffed Tomatoes 6 plum tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh basil and or parsley 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Heat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, cut side up, in greased baking sheet. In bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs and oil. Divide evenly among tomatoes. Bake 15 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and bread crumbs are golden brown.
Extra Crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes 16 1/2-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole buttermilk 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 large egg 2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels, top with a wire rack. Place tomato slices on prepared rack, sprinkle with a teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel. In a shallow dish, place flour in a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce and egg. In another shallow dish, stir together panko, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dredge tomato slices in flour shaking off excess. Dip each tomato slice in buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in panko mixture, gently pressing mixture to tomatoes. Return tomatoes to prepared rack. In a large Dutch oven, add oil to halfway full. Heat over medium, high heat until a deep fry thermometer reads 360°. Working in batches, carefully place tomatoes. In hot oil, being careful not to over crowd pan, cook, turning occasionally until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to maintain 360°. Remove with a slotted spoon. Let drain on prepared pan.
Bacon, Tomato and Green Bean Toss 1 pound fresh green beans 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped scallions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook green beans 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain. In skillet over medium heat, cook tomatoes, scallions and oregano in oil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and cooked bacon. Cook 1 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.
Balsamic Cucumber Salad 1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette 3/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients. Add vinaigrette, toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered until serving. Before serving, stir in cheese.
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Tomato Wedges 6 medium fresh tomatoes cut into wedges 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon each dried basil and salt 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and dried oregano Place tomato wedges in a large bowl. Place remaining ingredients in a blender, cover and process until blended. Pour over tomatoes and toss gently. Chill before serving.
Chopped Garden Salad 6 medium tomatoes 2 medium green peppers 2 large cucumbers 2 medium red onions 1 1/4 cups water 3/4 cup cider vinegar 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Dice the tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions. Place in a 3-quart salad bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
KEWANEE — Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett will return to Kewanee for the third time to raise money for the fight against cancer. The concert will be Sept. 26 in Petersen Auditorium at Kewanee High School. Bennett, one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists in the country, has been performing for the past three years with the Chicago cast of “Million Dollar Quartet.” The highly successful musical production revisits the night future legends Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley performed together on the same stage. Bennett first heard of Kewanee in 2004 when he met Allen and Marcia Dragolovich while performing at a casino in Biloxi, Miss. The Kewanee natives, now of Prophetstown, mentioned that their daughter, Amy Sternes, 30, a nurse living in Kewanee, would be cancer-free 10 years in 2005. They learned Bennett had also dealt with cancer in his family and asked if he would consider doing a benefit concert in
Kewanee in celebration of their daughter’s cancer-free anniversary and to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Bennett agreed, performed in mid-April 2005 at the Flemish American Club, raised $5,400 for the ACS, and returned in 2008 for a second concert at the Flemish, again for the fight against cancer. The Dragoloviches have stayed in touch with Bennett, who they now consider a family friend. It is now 2015 and the 20th anniversary of Amy being cancer free. The Dragoloviches are part of “The Cure,” a team which participates in the Henry-Stark Relay for Life, which will be a
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Cherry Tomato Salad 1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended. Stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, over night. If you need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to me at the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.
one-day event for the first time this year on Saturday, Aug. 8. Tickets for the Sept. 26 “Elvis” concert at the Petersen are $15 with proceeds from all tickets sold before Relay in August going toward that effort. Tickets are now available at Breedlove’s, Hair Essentials, Tara’s Place (in the old post office at First and Chestnut), the State Bank of Toulon in Kewanee and Toulon and at the Flemish American Club, where this time an after-concert party will be held. Tickets also are available by calling Marcia Dragolovich at 815-537-5673, Amy Sternes at 309-856-7305 or Cris Hicks at 815-537-2510.
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Wyanet Minor League Wyanet Minor League Scorecard
2 Tyler Birkey 4 Jordan Britt 5 Dale Faber 6 Aiden Gross 7 Aaron Kraft 8 Kaden Mabey 9 Drake Michlig 10 Robert Novak 11 Brock Rediger 12 Brik Rediger 13 Parker Stier 14 Cole Walowski 15 Kai Walowski 16 Payton Walowski 17 Brandon Wray Coaches: Paul Britt, Jeremy Rediger, Steven Michlig. Sponsor: Rediger Auction Service.
Meet the Wyanet Minor League Members of the Wyanet Minor League team, sponsored by Rediger Auction Service are (front row, from left) coach Paul Britt, Kai Walowski, Robert Novak, Payton Walowski, Brandon Wray, Jordan Britt, Kaden Mabey and Cole Walowski; and (back row) coach Jeremy Rediger, Aaron Kraft, Dale Faber, Tyler Birkey, Aiden Gross, Parker Stier, Brik Rediger, Brock Rediger, Drake Michlig and coach Steven Michlig. Wyanet’s Tyler Birkey makes it to third base standing up against the Royals in Princeton. He would soon slide into home plate safely.
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Wyanet’s Brik Rediger stands on guard at first base.
Robert Novak gets a little bent out of shape with his pitch for the Wyanet Little League at Zearing Park in Princeton.
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MudCross Challenge PRINCETON — Registration remains open for the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut. This challenge is a 3-4 mile muddy obstacle course that you run, walk, climb, crawl and slide your way through to the finish line. There is also a “Fun Run” for kids ages 5-12. Sunset Ridge MX is a family-oriented motocross and ATV track. The track is a nationally-recognized motocross park that has been attracting riders of all abilities for 16 years. The facility hosts several races each year including, but not limited to, national amateur and ATV Pro motocross events. You can register online at www.mudcrosschallenge.com or register at the event. All proceeds go to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Red Devil Golf Classic
SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club will host the Red Devil Classic Saturday, Aug. 15, at Spring Creek Golf Course. It will be will be a four-person, best ball scramble. Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which includes golf and a pork chop/brats dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-3260184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.
Tiger Golf Classic
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Students must attend all 13 hours of the class. The free course will include instruction in wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques and hunting regulations. For more information about the course and to reserve a seat since space is limited, contact the coordinating instructor, Lowell Bennett, at 309274-5586.
Wenona 5K
GRAND RIDGE — Mr. C’s Wenona 5K will take place as part of Wenona Days, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Wenona Park. Cost is $15 day of the race. Check-in will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The first 170 entries are guaranteed a T-shirt. For more information, visit www. starvedrockrunners.org or call Mary Salz at 815-8534231.
PC golf outing
MCNABB — The annual Putnam County Athletic Booster Club golf outing will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Edgewood Golf Course. This will be a four-person best ball scramble. The cost is $60 per golf, which includes the golf fee, golf cart, drink tickets and gifts. There will be cash prizes for a hole in one and first place. Tee times start from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are on a first-come, first serve. Sign-up online at www.pcboosterclub. com. A sign-up sheet will be available at the golf course. For more information, email panther@pcboosterclub.com.
“Boo” Milby 5K
Hunter safety
LASALLE — The “Boo” Milby 5K Memory Run/ Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at Northwest School, 229 O’Connor Ave. in LaSalle. The entry fee is $20 before Aug. 12 and $25 on the day of the event. Check in on race day starts at 6:45 a.m. Race will start at 8 a.m. Each participant will receive a T-shirt on race day. The walk will be for the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group. For information or to register, call 815-2231885, 815-228-1858 and 815-339-6465.
CHILLICOTHE — A Department of Natural Resources hunter safety education course will be held at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club, located north of Chillicothe, at 21228 North Yankee Lane. The 13-hour course will be held over three days, meeting from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7, and
MAGNOLIA — A fundraiser for the new ball diamond in Magnolia will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at LJ’s in Magnolia. There will be a live auction at noon. Donations of auction items are being taken. Contact Peggy at 815-257-
PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club event will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Golf will be limited to the first 20 teams to sign up. One golfer will have a chance to win $5,000 in the putting contest. Registration will start at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at Fitzgerald’s Banquet Center at 6 p.m. For more information, call PHS golf coach and event chairman Will Gross at 815-878-4623.
Magnolia field fundraiser
0707 or Laurie at 815257-7051. All proceeds go toward building the new diamond. The fundraiser is sponsored by the village of Magnolia.
Run to the Ridge
GRAND RIDGE — The Run to the Ridge 5K Run/1M Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Grand Ridge Grade School. Cost after July 17 increases to $30. Checkin begins at 6:30 a.m. For more information, contact Josh Jabczynski at 815343-3346 or via email at jajabcz@gmail.com.
Dash at Dusk
SENICA — The Dash at Dusk 5K Run/Walk will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course. Pre-registration through Aug. 14 is $25. Late registration fee is $30. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Runners may register online at runsignup.com/dashatdusk. For more information, contact Phil Taylor at phil.taylor@caruscorporation.com or Julie Sloan at julie.liveunited@sbcglobal.net.
IVVTT registration
PERU — IVTT will be having signups for its 2015-16 team at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the YMCA tumbling room. There will be a time to meet the IVTT staff, ask questions about the team and uniforms/other attire can be ordered. Fall registration/evaluations will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA.
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Sunset Ridge MX, with 4P Promotions Inc. members Bob Pistole (from left), Jan Pistole, Chad Pistole and Josh Pistole, will host the Perry Memorial Auxiliary MudCross Challenge scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8. All proceeds go to the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Registration remains open online at www.mudcrosschallenge.com.
OSF Run/Walk KEWANEE — The OSF St. Luke Medical Center 5k will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. in Kewanee. The course features 3.1 miles/5K loop in the southwest corner Kewanee. Online registration is available by visiting www.getmeregistered. com/OSFSaintLuke5K. For additional information, call 309-852-7822 or email nancy.j.vandesampel@osfhealthcare.org.
Fall Fitness 5K
PERU — The Fall Fitness 5K sponsored by IVCH will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru. This race is a part of the Starved Rock Runners circuit. Entry fee is $20 if received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $25 after, including race day. Packet pick-up and race day registrations begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit www.starvedrockrunners.org orwww.runrace. net.
Cornapalooza 5K/10K
Underground Railroad 5K
MENDOTA — The eighth annual Cornapalooza, featuring a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk, will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lake Mendota, starting at 8 a.m. Entry fee is now $25. Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com. For more information, visit www.sweetcornfestival.com or all the Mendota Chamber of Commerce at 815-539-6507.
PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bureau Coun-
DeKalb Corn Classic
DEKALB — The DeKalb Corn Classic 3K/5K will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The 3K Run/Walk starts at 7:55 a.m. with fees of $20 ($25 race day). The 10K will start at 8 a.m. with fees of $30 ($35 race day). For more information, call 815-200-1056 or visit www.dekalbcornclassic. org or send email to director@ekalbcornclassic.org.
ty Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after. The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.
Run to Remember
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Firefighters Run to Remember 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Boat Club. Entry fee is $25 online at wwww.runrace. net or via mail and $30 race day. Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com. For more information or to register, call 815-343-7472 or visit www.iaff523.org.
Pasta Push 5K
NAPLATE — The Pasta Push 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 9 a.m. at the Naplate Village Hall. Preregistration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept. 6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to
Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. For more information, call 815-434-1148 or email jillnevins@yahoo.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
OGLESBY — A 5K Run/ Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston. 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 816-664-2236. Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@bcrnews.com.
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