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Hoops for the postseason The IHSA boys basketball postseason is underway across the state with regionals being held at local sites. Hall hosts a 2A regional, including the St. Bede Bruins and Putnam County Panthers.

The Princeton Tigers have been sent 85 miles to Wilmington, while the Bureau Valley Storm head to Kewanee, both in 2A. The smaller schools 1A regionals finds the DePue Little Giants and the LaMoille/Ohio Lions traveling to Shabbona Indian Creek.

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Getting ‘Wired for Hope’ Simon, Horwitz co-author book

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

Therapy, conservation, friendship, conversation, the written word — those are the elements Nedda Simon of rural Princeton and Pam Horwitz of rural Tiskilwa used to publish their first book, “Wired for Hope.”

The story of how these two came to write a book is a chapter unto itself.

Simon was Horwitz’s therapist several years ago. The two had many sessions, most which focused on recovery.

Years passed, and the two reconnected through their passion for conservation. Simon was involved with Prairie River Resource Conservation and Development on a national level, and when she decided to step down, she recommended Horwitz. During that time, Horwitz sent Simon a poem on conservation.

Simon’s reply? “You should publish this.”

Perhaps that was the beginning of “Wired for Hope” — Horwitz’s love for writing poetry and Simon’s speeches she has given locally and throughout the country on vari-

ous topics, many pertaining to women. Simon is the founder of Freedom House, a domestic violence shelter.

The words, “You should publish this,” fell by the wayside, until one day when Simon was having lunch at Horwitz’s 4&20 Cafe on Princeton’s South Main Street. The two reconnected, and readily admiring each other’s work, Simon asked Horwitz if she wanted to co-author a book.

Beginning in the fall of 2015, the two met most every week — for many, many weeks. Horwitz gathered her poetry, and Simon found many of the speeches she had given and other items she had written throughout the years.

“The whole idea was to enhance the lives of women and men too,” Simon said. “People go through hard times. This book could be a reference book in a way, for those who go from one struggle to another. How do you get through those times?”

While working on their book, Horwitz said the pair identified the constant theme of their words and how they related to recov-

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Nedda Simon (left) and Pam Horwitz ery.

“We were always talking about hope,” Horwitz said.

“Regardless of what we were talking about, there was a glimmer of hope.”

“That’s one thing that is inherently built into a human being — hope,” Simon said, adding “Wired for Hope” is an opportunity for people to see another way on their journey through difficult times.

The two agreed everyone is in recovery at some point in their lives — whether from an addiction, a situation, grief or any obstacle that crosses one’s path. They said they hope readers will be able to take something different

away from the experience every time they open the book.

“This is not a cover-to-cover read,” Horwitz said. “Each essay or poem provides a snapshot of a place in time. It’s not a workbook, not a feel good book, not a daily inspiration book.”

Simon said she hopes readers will be able to practice self-discovery as they read the book.

“Women need to be their own person,” Simon said.

Horwitz echoed those thoughts.

“An important piece to this as well, is Nedda puts a tremendous amount of emphasis for women to

have a whole life, you must know who you are,” Horwitz said.

“Yes, it’s all about self-discovery,” Simon said.

The two finished the book in December 2016.

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“Wired for Hope” is available at Amazon for $19.98.

The book is also available in large quantities for book dealers/wholesalers. In the future, they hope to sell the book locally.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, Feb. 23, 10:45 a.m., PHS Book Club — Tigers Read will meet.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., Book discussion by author Bob Glaser, who will talk about his book, “A Fire of Straw.”

Monday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., Monday Movie: An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m., youth services story time and craft. The theme will be dinosaurs and dragons.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., the library will host a music jam.

Wednesday, March 1, 3:45 p.m., Junior High Book Club game day.

Wednesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m., Chicks with Sticks will meet.

SPRING VALLEY — The children’s library has story time on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. During this time, kids are able to read stories, given a craft to put together and are served refreshments.

The library board of trustees holds its meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room.

LADD — Tuesdays at 10 a.m., the library holds pre-school story times, which include stories, crafts, songs and snacks. Children from age 2 to 5 are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.

WALNUT — The library will be hosting an art and craft fair on Saturday, April 8, to coincide with the vendor fair being held at the Walnut Community Center. Anyone who has a craft they’d like to sell or artists looking to sell their work should contact library director Michele McAlvey at 815379-2159.

The library is also asking patrons to donate empty ink cartridges and old cell phones. The library is able to recycle them for cash.

LAMOILLE — Saturday, Feb. 25, the library will host a pizza party to vote for the Rebecca Caudill Book Award. Participants will be notified.

The library has received many great new

reads for adults, teens and children of all ages. New videos have also made their way to the library. No need to pay for a movie rental when you can pick them up free at the library with a valid library card.

Therapy Thursdays is ongoing at the library. Come and go between 1 and 4 p.m.

Materials will be furnished, or people may bring their own.

DEPUE — On the second Tuesday of every month, the library hosts blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for free. The screenings are administered by St. Margaret’s Health from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

TISKILWA — On the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., the library’s book club for adults meets.

Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., the library hosts a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie with others and are challenged mentally and physically. Cost is $5 per person.

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 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).

LADD — The library sponsors an adult coloring club on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult card club is on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

PERU — The library hosts a session for adult coloring on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.

Bring coloring supplies or use the library’s.

The Peruvian Purlers meet weekly on Saturday morning at the Peru Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Whether a knitter or crocheter — expert or newbie — everyone is welcome to join the Purlers.

Stop by the library and check out the new collection of comic books and graphic novels. The issues have been grouped into 34 series titles including, “Wolverine,” “Iron Man,” “Deadpool,” “Captain America,” “Spider-man,” “Batman and Robin” and the DC Comic world.

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Bagpipes at Putnam County Library District STANDARD — J. Kevin Chapman will present a program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Standard Library Branch located inside of the community center.

Chapman is a Piper on the Great Highland Bagpipes and has been playing for almost 30 years. He is featured at many solo events such as weddings, parties and other events.

He plays the pipes both solo and formerly with the Shannon Rovers Pipe Band and currently with the Dundee Scottish Pipe Band. He also competes in solo piping competitions and band competitions.

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you to the history of the pipes and present a narrative on the story behind one of the oldest instruments still played in the world. This will include a demonstration and display of the regalia surrounding the pipes.

Wind Ensemble gives free concert OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble’s free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Cultural Center will include the music of Gustav Holst, Malcolm Arnold, Steve Reineke, Robert Sheldon and Wilheim Zehle. The ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

Commerce will host the Lunch in the Park lottery at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Prouty Building. All businesses and organizations interested in having an opportunity to host Lunch in the Park will need to be present to participate.

The 2017 Lunch in the Park season will run every Friday from the end of May until the end of September. Lunch in the Park is intended to raise money for non-profit organizations.

Businesses and for-profit organizations may sign up to host a Lunch in the Park as long as they designate their profit for a specific non-profit organization.

If you are unable to attend, any spots remaining will be filled on a firstcome, first-serve basis the following morning. There will be a set-up fee per opening on the calendar to offset advertising costs. Payment is required prior to the specified date.

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Calendar From Page 3 it’s time for your water well checkup in support of National Ground Water Awareness Week by providing free well sampling test kits for residents of Bureau County.

Wells can provide high-quality drinking water, and about half the U.S. population receives its drinking water from wells.

During National Groundwater Awareness Week, Bureau County residents can pick up the free kits Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bureau County Farm Bureau building in Princeton or at the health department during their regular business hours.

These test kits normally cost $15, but during this week they are being distrib-

Illinois Valley Scene uted for free.

Please note that after this week, the kits will only be available from the health department, and they will cost $15.

After you have collected your sample, it must be mailed by overnight delivery to Springfield. Because testing is not done on the weekend, it is necessary to obtain and mail the sample on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. The water sample must be received in Springfield within 30 hours of being collected. The charge for overnight delivery is approximately $10.

Results of the water samples will be sent back to the health department, where they will analyze the results and pass them along to those testing their water. For more information about the water samples and what they are testing for, please contact the health department.

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Jolene Brown to headline Women in Agriculture Conference ROCK ISLAND — Are you a woman who is involved in agriculture?

Are you a woman who is actively farming, working in the industry, or married to a farmer?

If so, there is a conference for you — a one-day seminar for women in agriculture.

The Women in Agriculture Conference is scheduled for Friday, March 17, at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel located at 777 Jumer Drive in Rock Island.

This conference is a one-day seminar to help women become empowered in agriculture.

The conference, now in its sixth year, will feature keynote speaker Jolene Brown.

Brown is a professional speaker, author and family business consultant.

She will be presenting, “If We Huff and Puff, Will We Blow Your House Down?”

The keynote address will be followed by a variety of breakout sessions that participants may choose among.

These include “Fresh and Natural Photography on the Farm”- Christy Lee; “Consumer Engagement” - Janice Person; “Playing Offense – Agriculture in the Trump Administration” - Adam Nielsen; “Podcasting Primer”- Emily

Webel and Holly Spangler; “Tough Questions in Tough Situations”- Jolene Brown; and “Grain Marketing Strategy and Contracting Alternatives”- Joe Camp.

The conference will wrap up with Brown’s presentation, “The Balancing Act: 10 Ideas to Relieve Stress and Bring Renewal to Our Farm and Family Life.”

The conference begins at 8 a.m. and will conclude around 4 p.m.

The cost of conference registration is $50 through Feb. 28.

Registration increases to $75 beginning March 1.

Walk-ins the day of the conference will be $100.

The cost of registration includes a light breakfast and a luncheon buffet.

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Sausage for sale in Arlington ARLINGTON — Members of St. Patrick Church in Arlington will be making sausage on Saturday, March 4. Orders may be placed by calling Lauren Koch at 815638-2224 or Ann Hunter at 815-638-2691

by Wednesday, March 1. Sausage will be available for pickup on that Saturday at the church hall between 10:30 a.m. and 3

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p.m. and on Sunday, March 5, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

The annual St. Patrick’s pancake and sausage breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the church hall.

The menu will include “Nuco’s” sausage, pancakes, eggs (made to order), toast and drink.

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Baseball Bruins fish fry

take place Saturday, March 25, starting at 9 a.m. at Hall High School.

Entry fee is $25 if postmarked

by March 18; $30 through and including race day. Make checks payable to Spring Valley Walleye Club and mailed to Walleye Run, 407 W. Dakota, St., Spring Valley, IL. 61362.

Packet pick-up is available between noon to 5 p.m. Friday, March 24, at Creative Apparel located at 407 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley. Race day registration, packet pick-up is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Hall High School.

Awards will be given to the top three place-finishers in each age bracket, the overall male and female finishers and the top male and female finishers from Spring Valley.

PERU — The St. Bede Academy baseball team will host a Meet the Bruins fish fry from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 3, at the LaSalle VFW. Tickets are $8. The meal will include fried fish, fries and coleslaw. Carryouts are available.

Beverages will also be available as will desserts and bake sales. There will be raffles and prizes.

SBA cheerleaders fish fry

PERU — The St. Bede Academy cheerleaders will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 730 p.m., Friday, March 17, at the LaSalle VFW. Cost of the meal, including fish, fries and cole slaw is $8.

Carryouts are available.

Also available will be basket raffles, tip boards and bake sales.

Funds raised will go toward the purchase of a new sound system and cheer camp.

Marathon Relay

SPRING VALLEY — Lori’s 31st annual Walleye Run will

Princeton Shootout

PRINCETON — Princeton Tiger Booster Club will be hosting the 24th annual Princeton Boys Shootout Feb. 25-26 at Princeton High School and Logan Junior High.

Thirty-two teams from Bureau County, Quad Cities, Rockford, western suburbs and the Peoria areas will be represented. Teams will compete in the Grades 7-8 brackets on Saturday, Feb. 25, and in the Grades 5-6 brackets on Sunday, Feb. 26. For more information, call or text: 815-876-7021.

SBA spring training

MCNABB — The Starved Rock Rockers will host a Marathon Relay Saturday, March 18, at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. The relay starts at 8 a.m.

Participation in this event is in compliance with all IHSA regulations.

There are 2-5 runners per team with each runner running 5.24 miles. Entry fee is $90 per

Lori’s Walleye Run

team. Pre-registration must be received by March 17. There is no race-day registration.

More information is available at starvedrockrunners.org. You may also call 815-882-2120 or 815-223-7922.

PERU — The St. Bede Academy Bruins baseball team will hold a spring training clinic in March for boys ages 6-14 (through eighth grade).

Clinic sessions will be: Ages 6-8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 4.

Ages 9-11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5.

Ages 12-14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11.

St. Bede head coach Bill Booker and his coaching staff will be assisted by members of the Bruins baseball team.

Cost is $30 for the first child in a family, $25 for each additional sibling registered by Feb. 25. Fees increase to $35 after Feb. 25.

For more information, call St. Bede at 815-223-3140 or contact Booker at bbooks26@yahoo.com.

Hall hitting clinic

SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School Baseball will be hosting a hitting clinic featuring former professional player and internationally known hitting instructor, Mark Doran. The clinic will run from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, in the upper gym at Hall and is open to area boys grades 5-8.

The clinic will be capped at 25 spots and the cost is $20. Spots can be secured by contacting Hall baseball coach Tom Keegan at Tkeegan@hallhighschool502. com or by calling 815-664-2100.

IVVP Tryouts

OGLSEBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre-registration meeting for its 12U-14U travel volleyball teams. The meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday,

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LASALLE — The LaSalle-Peru boys basketball team is holding a Chicago Bulls Raffle. Grand prize includes four court side seats to the April 1 Bulls game against the Atlanta Hawks. It has a prize value of $1,200.

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Team tryouts for 12U-14U players will be held on Sunday, March 5 at IVCC. 12U tryouts are from 8:30-10:30. There will be two sessions for 13U-14U. Session 1 is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Session 2 will be from 2 to 4: p.m. Registration starts a half hour before tryouts.

There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. Applicants must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out.

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TRUCK DRIVER Helena Chemical Company, a national, agricultural chemical company, has an immediate opening for a Truck Driver at Princeton, IL. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, CDL with HAZMAT endorsement, and the ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities: makes deliveries, loads & unloads product, uses a forklift, ¶ performs general warehouse duties.

Apply in person to: Helena Chemical Company, 1870 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EEO/AA/ M/F/Disabled/Veteran

LIBRARY DIRECTOR The Ladd Public Library District is hiring to fill the position of Library Director. This is a part-time position with an average of 17 hours per week required. Candidate must be creative, have good computer skills, ability to supervise a staff of two and communicate well with the public. Knowledge of Library procedures and grant writing a plus. Applications are available at the Ladd Public Library, 125 North Main, Ladd, IL. Deadline for application submission is Monday, February 27th, 2017 by 1pm

LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION Is now accepting applications for part-time, Seasonal LAND/MARINE SECURITY GUARDS. Security/law background is preferred. Approximately 20-30 hours, or more, per week. Security Guards enforce Lake Wildwood's Rules and Regulations.

Subject to drug test and background check. Interested candidates should contact the Association at (309) 463-2047, ext. 1, or download an employment application online at: www.lake-wildwood.com

228 • Help Wanted DRIVER Senior male needs ride to work (Kewanee). Vehicle provided if necessary.

Call 815-876-6861 FINISH CARPENTER Established Local Company offers full-time, yearround interior work Minimum one-year experience & clear driver's license Send resume with references and pay history to: PO Box 595, Princeton, IL 61356 LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION Is now accepting applications for LIFEGUARD positions for the 2017 summer season. First Aid certification, CPR certification, and Lifeguard certification are required. Must be available holidays and weekends. Interested candidates should contact the Association at 309-4632047, ext. 1, or download an employment application online at: www.lake-wildwood.com

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NOTICE Sheet Metal Workers Local #1 (North) Joint Apprenticeship Committee will have applications available between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, 2017 and Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Illinois Valley Contractors Association, 1120 First Street, LaSalle, Illinois. The applications must be completed, returned in their entirety, and will not be accepted after 11:00a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017.

Basic requirements are: 1. Minimum 17 years of age 2. Resident of Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall, or Stark counties of Illinois 3. Possess a valid driver’s license which proves current address. A photo copy of the license will be taken.

4. High School Diploma or equivalent and transcript of grades. Current high school seniors may apply, pending graduation.

5. Copy of Birth Certificate Minorities and Females are encouraged to apply.

Please note that all previous applicants must re-apply at this time. Mandatory test will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017 and a photo ID will be required. Mandatory interviews will be held the week of May 8, 2017. A pre-employment substance abuse test with negative results is mandatory.

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ALFANO'S, 115 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL HORNBAKER GARDENS in Princeton.

Seasonal Spring Help in annual greenhouses to help customers and maintain plant material. Weekend availability preferred.

Call 815-659-3282 WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY PERSON Established Local Company offers full or part-time, year-round work. Minimum one-year experience and clear driver's license.

Send resume with references & pay history to: PO Box 595, Princeton, IL 61356

Prairie Land Millwright is now accepting applications for full-time WELDERS, STEEL FABRICATORS & GENERAL LABORERS. Must be willing to work outside and inside. Previous experience is not necessary but helpful. Must have valid driver's license, able to read blueprints, and strong work ethics with the ability to work well with others. Company offers medical insurance for employee and family, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal days, 401K program funded 100% by PLM, paid work clothes program, and yearly bonus program .

Applications are to be filled out at Prairie Land Millwright, 617 East U.S. Route 34, Mendota, IL 61342, no phone calls please

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229 • Professional/ Clerical WINNING WHEELS $2,000 Sign on Bonus for LPNs & RNs. Winning Wheels has openings for full and part-time, day and night shift LPNs and RNs. Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com or in person at: Winning Wheels, 701 East 3rd Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277 RESPONSIBLE, Friendly Person to work part-time in fast paced setting. Must have good computer skills, previous retail experience preferred. Apply at: Princeton Pharmacy, 610 North Main, Princeton

- 400 Merchandise 441 • Wanted to Buy Wanted to Buy: Old books and comic books.

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448 • Pets & Livestock DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

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Huge Winter Garage Sale Saturday, March 11; 8am-2pm.

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