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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Vol. 10 No. 30

Seeing ... and wearing red

Style show and heart health featured at PMH/IVCH event Perry Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Illinois Valley Community Hospital, is planning a Wear Red “For Women’s Heart Health” Style Show at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton. Pictured getting ready for the fun-filled event are LuAnne Behrens (left) of the Care Management Department at Perry Memorial Hospital, and Kay Cushman of Cabbage Rose in Princeton. Put your red outfits on and join Perry Memorial Hospital for an afternoon of heart-health education, a style show and light refreshments. The free program will feature Karen Nenne, family nurse practitioner with the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic, sharing tips for heart healthy living. The style show will include red fashions from a number of local retailers, including Four Seasons, Juniper & Mae, Milk Moustache, The Villager, Sassy Sisters, Cabbage Rose, Rue 21, Christopher & Banks, CJ Banks, Maurices, Tri City Frock Shoppe and many more. The Bureau County Metro Center is the venue sponsor; Flowers by Julia is the centerpiece sponsor; Flour House is the dessert sponsor; and JC’s Headquarters and Princeton Family Therapeutic Massage are responsible for door prizes. Reservations are required for this free event. Call 815-876-4481 prior to Monday, Feb. 22. IVS photo/Dave Cook

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Welcome to Perry Memorial Prompt Care Integration promises more access to care PRINCETON — Princeton Prompt Care will be integrating with Perry Memorial Hospital, and the clinic’s new name will be Perry Memorial Prompt Care. Rex Conger, president and CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Paul Bonucci, founder and owner of Princeton Prompt Care, are combining their resources to offer additional access to more health care options within the area. “We have a long history of working together and cooperating to provide the best care and service to the patients in our community,” said Conger. Bonucci will remain the medical director of the clinic and continue to be responsible for the reputation of quality care and customer service. Bonucci, a graduate of Princeton High School and Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Cook County Hospital and is board certified in emergency medicine. Bonucci held the rank of major while in the Army and held a variety of leadership positions. Patients will continue to see the same friendly faces of the current staff during the clinic hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “The staff of Princeton Prompt Care and I look forward IVS photo/Dave Cook to the opportunity to work with the Perry Memorial HosAnnette Schnabel (from left), chief operating officer of Perry Memorial Hospital; Erin Berlinski, office manager of Princpital team in order to advance our mission of bringing convenient, top quality urgent care services to our area,” eton Prompt Care; Dr. Paul Bonucci, founder and owner of Princeton Prompt Care; and Rex Conger, president and CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, announce the new integration of local health care providers. said Bonucci.

The last reunion ... Documentary of World War II vets seeks funding By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

SENECA — “The Last Signal” is a new documentary in the final stages of production. It tells the story of Raymond “De Vere” Johnson and John Heimsoth, World War II veterans who both served in the Navy aboard LST218. Johnson, 92, of Illinois and a signal man during his time in service, thought he was the last surviving crew member of the ship constructed at the Seneca Prairie Shipyard in Seneca, Ill. His daughter sought to prove him wrong. Johnson’s daughter, Cheryl, posted on Facebook seeking other veterans of the ship. Within weeks, the post had more

than a million hits and had been shared worldwide. It also brought contact with Heimsoth, 91, of Stover, Mo. “The Last Signal” is a documentary which captures their reunion and shares their story, along with the history of the small town Illinois shipyard. “When we came to Seneca to film and highlight the community’s contribution to the war effort, I was amazed at how well the community has kept its history alive and continues to celebrate its contribution to one of the most historic times in our nation’s history,” said producer Kyle Olson. After the U.S. entered the war, defense manufacturing soon sky-rocketed.

The coastal shipyards were handling the large vessels such as aircraft carriers, battleships and destroyers, but the government looked inland for the production of smaller craft such as the LST, or Landing Ship Tank. Situated on 200 acres on the bank of the Illinois River and on a bed of solid sandstone which could handle the 5,500 ton weight of the ships, the Seneca Prairie Shipyard was soon receiving accolades for their production rate. Seneca was originally founded as a watering stop for the railroad. With approximately 1,200 residents at the beginning of the war, thousands of people relocated to the area with the arrival of the shipyard. This also brought about additional housing, better roads, utilities, sewer system and an expanded school. Approx-

imately 27,000 people worked at the yard during World War II. According to the Seneca Shipyard Days website, 16 different trades were required to construct each of the 157 LSTs built. Skilled workers earned $1.20 an hour and laborers received .83 an hour. There were two, nine-hour shifts per day, six days a week. The yard employed 11,000 people when fully staffed. The first LST built in Seneca took six months and 880,000 man-hours to construct because the shipyard was still being constructed. The Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., owners of the shipyard, planned on one LST a week once everything was in place, but they were soon building seven a month with only 280,000 man-hours invested per ship. This production rate won the company and

their workers the coveted Army-Navy “E” award, presented to companies and workers for excellence in war production. Once construction was complete, the ships were launched sideways into the Illinois River from one of the 15 berths that ran parallel to the river. Each ship had a female sponsor present at the launch, and as tradition goes, she broke a bottle of champagne over the bow. The shipyard kept track of the champagne used at the launches, and by the war’s end, 39 gallons of champagne had been spent. The flat-bottomed ships were capable of transporting troops, tanks and supplies, and of delivering them directly onto the beach through two large doors in the hull. Because of their travel into heavy combat areas, the 327-foot-long LSTs

weren’t expected to survive long, and few were given traditional names. LST-218 earned four battle stars before being decommissioned. Filming has been completed on the documentary, but funding is needed to complete the post-production work so the film can be released to a large viewing audience. The producers need to raise at least $5,000. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through Hatchfund at www.hatchfund.org/ project/the_last_signal. “Being able to capture the story of these two veterans who served together on this ship has been an honor. This is a story that needs to be shared with a mass audience. My hope is that contributions will be made to our Hatchfund effort, so we can get this documentary out into the world,” said Olson.

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GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15th, 2016 at the usual polling places in the various precincts in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, a General Primary Election will be held for the following offices:

GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION PRINCETON — Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., the library will show a documentary and hold a discussion afterward. The documentary will be “Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam.” Friday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Coffee and Couplets at the Four and Twenty Cafe. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m., YA/Children’s Book Club for Grown-Ups will meet at the Flour House Bakery to discuss “Good Brother/Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth,” by James Cross Giblin. Monday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., Monday Movie: A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m., Youth Services story time and craft. Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., Natalie Dejonghe from the RAILS Library System will be at the library to show patrons how to download and use the e-Read Illinois/Axis 360 app. Participants can bring their app-compatible device in to receive instruction. In addition, patrons are invited to make appointments at the circulation desk to bring their device to the library to get help from librarians. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., Guitar Jam: Open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring their guitars, banjos and other acoustic instruments to jam or just come to listen. Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m., Documentary and discussion: “Three Faiths,

Farm Burean history books available One hundred years of Bureau County Farm Bureau history has come alive through the new “Celebrating 100 Years” book. These commemorative books are now available for purchase for $5 at the Bureau County Farm Bureau office. With more than 200 pictures in the 76-page book, you are sure to find pictures that will bring back many memories.

One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam.” This is the second part in the documentary. SPRING VALLEY — Thursday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 6 p.m., the library will host winter bingo. Prizes will be given. Tuesday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the library will host the Illinois Valley Cellular Smartphones and Safety program. Patrons do not need to own a smartphone to attend. Topics that will be discussed include getting to know a smartphone, Wi-Fi and how to connect, basic phone set-up and overview, email, picture messaging, voicemail, the app store and how to download apps, button configurations and fun tips and tricks. This program is for any phone with any carrier. TISKILWA — Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class. Participants focus on balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization. Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically. WALNUT — Patrons are invited to stop by the library to see the new display setup by Gene and Arlene Henrikson that showcases semi-precious stone birds from Sao Paulo, Brazil. All the birds are hand-carved from Amethyst and Quartz. 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). PERU — Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., IVCC geology instructor Mike Philips will talk about Illinois Valley floods just in time for spring rains. Philips will also focus on how the geology of the area impacts the potential of flooding. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Natalie Dejonghe will be at the library to show patrons how to download ebooks to their Kindle, tablet or other devices. She will also show how to search, borrow and download electronic books to devices. She will explain how to use different devices with eRead Illinois so patrons should being their tablet, Nook, Kindle or iPad for hands-on experience with the app and catalog. Patrons will need their library card to download ebooks. Color Me Calm meets the second Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Tasty Tuesdays, a threepart series on diet fads, portion distortion and label reading to improve eating habits is taught by Susan Glassman of the University of Illinois Extension. Her next session on Tuesday, March 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will be on label readings. In order to have sufficient food for Tasty Tuesdays participants, registration is requested. Call 815-2240889 to register for this free class.

To Be Nominated: President of the United States United States Senator Office of State Comptroller (unexpired 2 yr term) Representative in Congress – 16th District State Senators – 37th and 38th Districts Representatives in the General Assembly - 73rd, 74th, 76th Dist. Circuit Clerk County Coroner States Attorney County Board Members – Districts 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 To Be Elected: Delegates and Alternate Delegates Precinct Committeemen

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The polls of said General Primary Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the following precinct polling places: Arispie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Station, 135 N . High St, (Tiskilwa) Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin Town Hall, Main St ., (Malden) Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bureau Twp Comm . Church (19126 Wyanet/Walnut Rd) Clarion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Township Hall, 3360 E St .,(LaMoille) Concord No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheffield Village Hall ( 121 S . Church,Sheffield) Concord No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buda Village Hall (106 W .Main St ., Buda) Dover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dover Township / Village Hall (Washington St .,Dover) Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairfield Twp . Building (390 IL HWY 92,Yorktown) Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gold Township Hall (19535 450 E St .,Sheffield) Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Church Hall (Manlius Rd, New Bedford) Hall No . 1 . . . . . . . . . .Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N . Greenwood,(Spring Valley) Hall No . 2 . . . . . . . . . .Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N . Greenwood,(Spring Valley) Hall No . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall High School, 800 W . Erie (Spring Valley) Hall No . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladd Village Hall, Main St ., (Ladd) Hall No . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . Seatonville Village Hall, 105 N . Center St, (Seatonville) Hall No . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall High School, 800 W . Erie (Spring Valley) Hall No . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dalzell Fire Station, 402 Lucy St ., (Dalzell) Hall No . 8 . . . . . . . . . .Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N . Greenwood,(Spring Valley) Hall No . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladd Village Hall, Main St ., (Ladd) Hall No . 10 . . . . . . . . . .Spring Valley City Hall, 215 N . Greenwood,(Spring Valley) Indiantown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Station,135 N . High St ., (Tiskilwa) LaMoille No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methodist Church, 73 Main St, LaMoille LaMoille No . 2 . . . . . . . .LaMoille Township Building 27728 2600 E St ., (Van Orin) Leepertown . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Bldg, Rock Island St .,(Bureau Junction) Macon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Township Hall, 9051 1000 N Ave (Buda) Manlius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manlius Township Bldg ., 227 E . Maple (Manlius) Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Township Hall, 14209 300 N . AVE .,(Bradford) Mineral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineral Village/Legion Hall (Main St ., Mineral) Neponset . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Bldg (corner of Commercial/Third,Neponset) Ohio No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ohio Township Bldg, 308 W .Long St .,(Ohio) Ohio No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kasbeer Gym, 20307 2460 N Ave (Kasbeer) Princeton No . 1 . . . . . . . .Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave W .(Princeton) Princeton No . 2 . . . . . . . .Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave W (Princeton) Princeton No . 3 . . . . . . .St . Matthews Lutheran Church,416 E .Dover Rd (Princeton) Princeton No . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bureau Co . Farm Bureau, Elm Place (Princeton) Princeton No . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bureau Co . Farm Bureau, Elm Place (Princeton) Princeton No . 6 . . . . . . St . Matthews Lutheran Church, 416 E .Dover Rd (Princeton) Princeton No . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methodist Church Hall,316 S . Church (Princeton) Princeton No . 8 . . . . . . . . . Becker Professional Bldg .,850 E .Thompson (Princeton) Princeton No . 9 . . . . . . . . . Becker Professional Bldg .,850 E .Thompson (Princeton) Selby No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . Hollowayville United Church,214 E . Peru(Hollowayville) Selby No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St . Mary’s Parish Hall, 222 South St . (DePue) Selby No . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St . Mary’s Parish Hall, 222 South St . (DePue) Walnut No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masonic Lodge, 133 S . Main, (Walnut) Walnut No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masonic Lodge, 133 S . Main, (Walnut) Westfield No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arlington Village Hall, 208 E . Jay St .,(Arlington) Westfield No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry Village Hall, 100 S . Main, (Cherry) Wheatland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Township Hall, 2497 1925 E St (Tiskilwa) Wyanet No . 1 . . . . . . . . . . .Wyanet Comm . Bible Church, 215 Locust St . (Wyanet) Wyanet No . 2 . . . . . . . . . . .Wyanet Comm . Bible Church, 215 Locust St . (Wyanet) Dated at Princeton, Illinois on February 18, 2016 . Kamala S . Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk

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Lights, camera, action ... ‘The Last Five Years’ to be presented in Streator STREATOR — Community Players of Streator Inc. is pleased to announce Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years” will be presented Feb. 25-28 at Engle Lane Theatre, 1012 Columbus Road, Streator. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, through Saturday, Feb. 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Under the direction of Samantha Farb, “The Last Five Years” in an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love with each other over the course of five years. The show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically. The two characters only meet once at their wedding in the middle of the show. “The Last Five Years” was inspired by the author’s own failed marriage. His ex-wife threatened legal action on the grounds the story of the musical represented her relationship with Brown too closely. The show premiered at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre in 2001 and was pro-

duced off-Broadway in 2002. Cheyanne Geringer and Derek Zinke are featured in the roles of Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein. Geringer has been involved at Engle Lane for 15 years and most recently played the role of Blanche Barrow in “Bonnie and Clyde.” Zinke, who has a BA in vocal performance and teaches music in Tinley Park, played the role of Marius in Engle Lane Theatre’s 2014 production of “Les Miserables.” Tickets for “The Last Five Years” are $20 and are available online at www.englelane.org. Patrons may also call and leave a message at the box office, 815-672-3584. This is a special endowment show and is not part of the regular season ticket package. Founded in 1958, Community Players of Streator Inc. offers an opportunity to the people of Streator and the surrounding area to participate in non-professional theatrical activities while offering the general public an opportunity for the furtherance of appreciation of the theatre. For more information, visit www.englelane. org.

Stage 212 seeks directors for 2017 season LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2017 season. The organization is seeking well-known, highly recognizable shows for the winter, spring, summer and fall slots, but will also entertain proposals for special “5th Show” productions, typically small cast and a little out of the ordinary, to run in a slot outside of the regular season. Winter productions are typically small musicals or comedy/dramas, the spring and fall shows are comedy/dramas and the summer production is traditionally a big musical, but other proposals will be considered. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 20 years. Anyone interested in submitting a play for consideration should contact Stage

212 by calling 815-224-3025 or by email to stage212@att.net for application information. Visitors to stage212.org will find a reference list of all productions Stage 212 has put on in their history, as well as a director’s resume and application available for download. Applications are due March 15, and should be mailed to Stage 212, Inc., P.O. Box 198, LaSalle, IL 61301 or emailed to stage212@att.net. Arrangements may also be made to drop off an application at the Stage 212 box office by calling 815-224-3025. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in May 2016. Stage 212 has been the Illinois Valley’s community theater since 1968, and welcomes anyone interested in participating in a stage production, regardless of previous experience.

Sedaris to perform at The Orpheum GALESBURG — With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Sedaris will play at The Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13. The event is sponsored by Knox College. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, Feb. 2. For tickets, see theorpheum. org, visit the box office at 57 S. Kellogg in Galesburg, or call 309-342-2299. Sedaris is the author of “Barrel Fever” and “Holidays on Ice,” as well as collections of personal essays, “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” “When You Are Engulfed in Flames,” and his most recent book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” each of became an immediate bestseller. The audio version of “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls” is a 56th annual

Grammy Awards nominee for Best Spoken Word Album. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling collection of fables titled, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary” (with illustrations by Ian Falconer). He was also the editor of “Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules:

An Anthology of Outstanding Stories.” Sedaris’s pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are a total of 10 million copies of his books in print, and they have been translated into 25 languages.

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Color of Ballot

Republican Yellow ----------------------------------------------------------Democratic Green Dated this 18th of February, 2016, in Princeton. Kami Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk

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Glen Gerrard has played a cast of characters throughout his career. Most recently, he will direct River Valley Players’ “Something’s Afoot,” a musical comedy murder mystery.

Glen Gerrard will direct ‘Something’s Afoot’ HENRY — Glen Gerrard will direct River Valley Players’ “Something’s Afoot,” a musical comedy murder mystery. Auditions were held at St. John’s Community Center, Henry, Jan. 24 and Jan. 26. In this delightful spoof of classic Agatha Christie detective stories. the production is set in 1935 with a rousing Vaudeville style score; this suspenseful satire is a smashingly good time. “When I read the script for this show, I was immediately drawn to it because it is really unlike any other show in that the set is actually the star of the show, and is such an interesting concept by combining light musical comedy with tonguein-cheek murder mystery,” Gerrard said. River Valley Players production of “Something’s Afoot” marks designer/ director Glen Gerrard’s 51st year of theatre involvement, both on stage and behind the scenes. While a student at Illinois Valley Community College in

1968, he was hired as their set designer. He attended Illinois State University on a scholarship, earning a degree in art with “emphasis in theatre and theatre design.” Gerrard has designed sets and been involved in area community theaters as well as professional theatre productions. His design credits include “Something’s Afoot,” “Inherit the Wind,” “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” “Brigadoon,” “You Can’t Take It With You,” “Detective Story,” “Cabaret,” “Oklahoma,” “Grease,” “West Side Story,” “A Chorus Line,” “Charlotte’s Web,” “Social Security,” “Amadeus,” “Death Trap,” “I Do, I Do” and numerous others. Additional credits include directing “The Man Who Came to Dinner” and “Oklahoma,” as well performing in principal roles for both community and professional theatres. There will be five performances — April 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24.

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Fish on Friday and religion events Musical meditations and luncheons PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton will host a series of Lenten noontime musical meditations and luncheons again this year. These meditations will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continue for five consecutive Wednesdays through March 23. The church is located at 604 S. Church St. in Princeton.

Walnut UMC will host Open Table WALNUT — Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Walnut United Methodist Church will begin hosting “The Open Table.” The Open Table is a meal prepared and provided by the church, with no charge for those attending. The inspiration for the Open Table came out of discussions between church members about ways to give back to the people of Walnut. Initially, meals will be served on the third Wednesday of each month between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (with the potential for weekly meals in the future). The church hopes to serve people of all ages and all neighborhoods. It invites everyone in Walnut to attend not only for the physical nourishment found of the meal, but the soulful nourishment of community fellowship. Meals will be served downstairs at the Walnut United Methodist Church. There is ample parking by the Jackson Street entrance. For those who need it, there is an elevator on the east side of the building (facing the fire station). For more information, contact the Walnut United

Methodist Church by calling 815-379-2494.

First Lutheran plans Lenten services PRINCETON — During Lent, the First Lutheran Church in Princeton will have services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 16, a soup suppers will be at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

St. Matthews Lenten worship opportunities PRINCETON — St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend Lenten services. On Wednesdays during Lent, at 7 p.m., the theme will be “Clothes of Christ.” On Sundays during Lent, at 9 a.m., the theme will be “The Seven Faith Practices.” On the five Wednesdays (Feb. 17 through March 16) at 7 p.m., five visiting pastors from area Lutheran congregations will share a message based on the “Clothes of Christ” theme. Also, beginning Feb. 17, for the five Wednesdays, a soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. A free-will donation for the light meal is welcomed to support St. Matthews Youth and Family Ministry participation at Princeton Workcamp 2016. The “Changed by Christ” theme will continue at St. Matthews for Maundy Thursday (March 24), Good Friday (March 25) and 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Worship (March 27), with Pastor Schmidt sharing the message. On Good

Friday, the musicians of St. Matthews will share “The Clothes of Christ Cantata,” which musically recaps the midweek Lenten series. From Transfiguration Sunday (Feb. 7) through Palm/ Passion Sunday (March 20) Pastor Scott Schmidt will share messages on “The Seven Faith Practices” of Pray, Study, Worship, Invite, Encourage, Serve and Give. On March 6, the message will be shared by special guest, Pastor Jeff Clements, assistant to the Bishop for the Northern Illinois Synod-ELCA, with Pastor Schmidt presiding. St. Matthews Lutheran Church is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information, call 815879-6491, visit www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org or email StMatthewsPrinceton@gmail.com.

Lions Club to host fish fry LAMOILLE — The LaMoille Lions Club will hold a fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. The menu will consist of fried fish, French fries, slaw and a drink. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for ages 5-10 and free for those under age 5.

St. Louis fish fry

PRINCETON — St. Louis School will have an all-youcan eat fish fry every Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the school gym, 631 Park Ave. West in Princeton. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under. The dinner will also include a dessert and drink.

This and that ... Walnut Rotary offers seminar for students WALNUT — Walnut Rotary Club President Mark Harkness is encouraging Bureau Valley and Ohio high school students to apply for a full scholarship to attend the 2016 World Affairs Seminar to be held June 25 through July 1 at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. “Each year, Rotary’s World Affairs Seminar brings youth from around the world together to gain a new and unique perspective on current events,” Harkness said. “This year’s topic: Water: A Global Resource to Share and Protect”, is certain to generate much discussion as young people experience the diversity of their political, social and cultural traditions. This is, quite literally, a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for an area high school student. I encourage our communities’ young people to apply for the chance to participate in the seminar.” The scholarship is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year at Bureau Valley or Ohio high school, are in good academic standing, are interested in global issues and want to build a strong portfolio for their college and professional careers. Interested applicants must write a 500-word essay on why they would like to participate in the 2016 World Affairs Seminar and how they might apply what they

learn at it. The winning student will make a presentation to the Rotary Club about the experience. Essays should be submitted, electronically, to Rotary President Mark Harkness at mark.harness@gmail.com by Friday, Feb. 19. The winner will be notified by Monday, Feb. 29.

On-the-Road Seminar

HENRY — Trucking regulations got you scratching your head? Hearing conflicting explanations? To sort truth from conjecture and fact from rumor come join at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Hunt Building in Henry, located directly behind the former car dealership. The meeting will begin with a hands-on demonstration using actual trucks. The trucks will be located inside the Hunt Building. At approximately 1 p.m. the group will travel to the Farm Bureau building for lunch, provided by Ag View FS. After a light lunch, the seminar will continue. Topics covered include UCR registration, CDL licensing, USDOT numbers, CFV vs. FVD and truck inspections. There will also be time for questions. And you’ll receive take-home materials covering these topics. Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund who has specialized in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau for more than 30 years. Also presenting will be Tom Wise, unit chief with

Illinois Department of Transportation. The seminar is free courtesy of your county and state Farm Bureaus along with Ag View FS, but advance registration is required. No walkins will be accepted. Please call Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309-364-2501 to reserve your place at the On-the-Road Seminar.

IVCC choir OGLESBY — Rehearsals for Illinois Valley Community College’s Choir are underway Mondays at 6 p.m. in Room D 223 of the Oglesby campus. The choir, under the direction of Norman Eng-

strom, is open to everyone in the IVCC district – students and non-students alike. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join the choir to have fun, do some learning and sing some music. The spring concert will include music from a variety of historical periods.

“Since we are open to the community,” Engstrom said, “I try to make it an educational experience while having fun singing a wide variety of styles and composers.” Participation is free, and no audition is necessary. For information, contact Engstrom at 815- 224-0279.

‘Agronomy Night’ set for Feb. 23

OGLESBY — An “Agronomy Night” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator Russ Higgins will provide an update on 2015 agronomy research projects conducted at the Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center. Topics include weed, plant disease, insect and nutrient management. Higgins will also share current cover crop and soil health projects conducted at the research center. CEUs have been applied for — Certified Crop Advisors are encouraged to attend. Advance registration is required by calling University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889. There is no cost to attend. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Room CTC 125. For more information, call Daryle Wragge, ag program coordinator, at 309-364-2356. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering.

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Senor Spotlight Kira Harp • Princeton High School Name: Kira Harp. School: Princeton High School Date/place of birth: Sept. 22, 1997, Pennsylvania. Hometown: Princeton Family: Parents, Scott and Donna Harp. Sports: Basketball and track. Favorite sport and why: Track, because you have no one to blame for your performance but yourself. Likes: Reading, crime shows, music. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom, because she’s been there for me through everything and I don’t know what I’d do without her. Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Tom Cruise Name a historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Abraham Lincoln, because he’s one of the most historic figures in history. If I was on a deserted island, I would have my: Boat. The last song I listened to: Hello, by Adele. I stay home to watch: Grey’s Anatomy. Most embarrassing moment: When I fell marching freshman year. Most unforgettable moment: Earning Division I with the concert band. What I would like to do in life: I’d like to be a doctor and hopefully a surgeon. Three words that best describe me: Outgoing, intelligent, athletic.

Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, Feb. 18 Boys basketball: Bureau Valley at Fulton, 7:30 p.m. Girls basketball: Sectional finals at Oregon, 7 p.m. Sectional finals at Serena, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 Boys basketball: Henry at DePue, LaMoille/Ohio at Somonauk, Rochelle at Princeton, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling: IHSA state meet at Champaign. Saturday, Feb. 20 Volleyball: Princeton Logan, Spring Valley JFK at

SRC Tournament at Ottawa, tba. Wrestling: IHSA state finals at Champaign.

Sunday, Feb. 28 Basketball: Princeton Booster Club Boys Shootout.

Monday, Feb. 22 Boys basketball: IHSA regionals begin, tba.

Thursday, March 3 Bureau County Pheasants Forever Chapter banquet at the Bureau County Metro Center, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 23 Volleyball: Princeton Logan, Spring Valley JFK at SRC Tournament at Ottawa, tba.

Saturday, March 5 St. Bede Spring Training Clinic, 8:30 a.m. Photo contributed

Friday, Feb. 26 Boys basketball: IHSA regional finals, tba.

Sunday, March 6 Members of the Gators Sports competed in the Illinois Special Olympics State Winter St. Bede Spring Training Games in Galena recently. They include (above from left) Missy Anderson, Theresa Clinic, 1 p.m. McLachlan, Justin Smith, Kyla Kissick, Nathan Warren and Brandon Endsley. In cross

Saturday, Feb. 27 Basketball: Princeton Booster Club Boys Shootout.

Friday, March 18 Illinois Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited banquet at Wise Guys.

country races, Anderson was second in the 50 and fourth in the 100m; Endsley was first in the 50m and fifth in the 100m; and McLachlan took first in the 500m and sixth in the 100m). In snowshoe competition, Kissick was fourth in the 100m; Justin Smith was first in the 100m and 200m races; and Nathan Warren was fourth in the 400m and sixth in the 200m.

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PYBSL sign-ups PRINCETON — Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball registration will be March 19 & 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and March 23 & 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prouty Building in Princeton. For more information, visit the PYBSL Facebook page.

BCPF banquet

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Pheasants Forever will be holding its annual banquet March 3 at the Bureau County Metro Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the meal being served by the Poor Boys at 6 p.m. A live auction will start approximately 7 p.m. Raffles, gun raffles, drawings, silent auction and other events will be the order of the evening. For tickets, call Eric Paull at 815-646-4844, Rick Rokosz at 815-303-7825, Scott Wright at 815-408-1276 or Kurt Freeberg at 815-875-4089. Get your tickets early as seating is limited.

Hunter education

MANLIUS — The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will host a Hunter’s Education Course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12

and from 1-5 p.m. March 13. Class size is limited. To register, call 309-507-0133.

Youth basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District is offering a winter youth basketball league at the Bureau County Metro Center Feb. 13 through March 19 for grades 1-6. Games are on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, call 815872-0840.

St. Bede spring training clinic PERU — The St. Bede Bruins baseball team will hold its Spring Training Baseball Clinic in March. Session 1 for ages 6-8 will be from 8:30 am. to noon, Saturday, March 5. Session II for ages 9-11 will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Session III for ages 12-14 will be from 8:30 am. to noon, Saturday, March 12. Instructors for the clinic will be St. Bede coaches and players, headed by varsity coach Bill Booker. Participants will learn baseball fundamentals for the upcoming season. Sessions will focus on hitting, field, throw-

ing, bunting, pitch and catching skills. Early registration postmarked by Feb. 25 is $30 for first child and $25 for each additional sibling. Fees are $35 after Feb. 25 or at the door. A check made payable to St. Bede Baseball, made be sent to St. Bede Academy, att. Bill Booker, 24 W. US HWY, Peru, IL 61354.

Whitetails Unlimited banquet PRINCETON —The Illinois Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited will host its banquet at Wise Guys on March 18. They also give back to the county by donating a scholarship to a worthy Bureau County candidate. Please support these two great organizations with your attendance.

Princeton Shootout PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Athletic Boosters will be hosting the 23rd annual Princeton Boys Shootout Feb. 27-28 at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School. Thirty-two teams from Bureau County, Quad Cities, Rockford, western suburbs and

the Peoria areas will be represented. Teams will compete in the Grade 7-8 brackets Feb. 27 and in the Grade 5-6 brackets Feb. 28. Tournament games will be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout both days. In addition, a 3-point shot and Hot Shot competition will be held. The public is encouraged to attend the tournament with one gate fee for all locations each day. Tournament T-shirts can be purchased at all admission gates. For more information, call or text 815-876-7021.

The entry fee is $400 per team. Entry forms are available at spring-valley-walleye.org or by calling Bill Guerrini at 815663-6141. There will be a payout of $32,000 based on a field of 100 teams with the top 10 teams cashing checks.

Lori’s Walleye Run

Illinois River Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The 30th annual Lori’s Walleye Run will start at 9 a.m. Saturday March 26, at Hall High School. Entry fee is $25 if postmarked by March 18 and $30 through and including race day. Make checks payable to Spring Valley Walleye Club, 407 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley, IL 61362. Race day registration packet pick-up is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at HHS. Awards will be given to the top three place-finishers in each age bracket, the overall male and female finishers as well as those from Spring Valley. Minor modifications have been made to the course with starts and finishes in Hall parking lot.

SPRING VALLEY — The second annual Illinois River Walleye Classic, sponsored by the Spring Valley Walleye Club, will take place April 2-3.

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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 courses. You may call for a tee time or to join a league. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

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