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Vol. 10 No. 33
The hands of time ... Gary Bruce, owner of Bruce Jewelers in Princeton, will have quite a job ahead of him this weekend, as the Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. It’s probably easier to just set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday evening, so you won’t be an hour late to Sunday church or other obligations. U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Uniform Time Act into law in 1966. The U.S. Department of Transportation is the keeper of Daylight Saving Time. Experts on the subject say most people are able to adapt to the time change in just a few days. The exception to that general rule focuses on the folks who attempt to take advantage of the extra hour of daylight and find themselves staying up later than usual. There are only two states in the country that do not observe Daylight Saving Time — Alaska and Arizona. U.S. territories Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas also do not participate in the time change. While some argue with the benefit of changing one’s clocks twice a year, there have been a couple of arguments throughout the years in favor of more daylight hours, including the concept that fewer traffic accidents happen during daylight hours and also the idea of saving energy. Another reasoning behind the time change was to provide farmers more daylight hours in the fields. Whether those ideas are still applicable in today’s world is unclear. And just for record ... Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. IVS photo/Dave Cook
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‘Little things ... big changes’ Malden Grade School students fill the wall with colors of kindness By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com
When you feel good about yourself, you raise your hand to answer a question you might not otherwise. You split your lunch in half, even if you’re hungry, and share it with your classmate. You go pick up a child who was knocked down by a bully, and you give when nothing is requested of you. When you feel good you do good, and when you do good, everything improves. Three eighth-graders at Malden Grade School put that notion into practice. Remi Rawlings, Beckett Conwell and Reece Bohms heard about a “compliment wall” from friends at a youth leadership camp they attended last summer. Completing their intrinsic assignment to implement positive change in their school and
community, the teenagers asked Superintendent Mike Patterson if they could plaster the halls with the colors of kindness. Paint away, he said. “We jump-started it, and then a few people in our class pitched in with a bunch of sticky notes,” Rawlings said, adding the first board filled quickly, as one sticky note flourished into many. Conwell said they started the board a few weeks ago, and now, hundreds of notes shout out, “You’re pretty,” “Great job on your math test,” and “I am thankful you are my friend.” “This helps to spread kindness and let people know what they think of each other in a different way than just talking,” Conwell said, adding the overflowing sticky notes were falling off the wall, so they put up more
poster boards. Rawlings said there has been nothing but positive feedback, and many times students can be found simply staring at the wall, inheriting the compassion as if each note were intended for them personally. “I think the notes are really genuine, and people put a lot of thought into what they are posting,” Rawlings said, noting some are anonymous; others are specific; and all have impact. “Sometimes people forget they are liked when they’re having a bad day, but when you walk by this and see all the things people appreciate about you, it reminds you that you matter.” Conwell said he hopes to find others who will continue this new tradition next year when he, Remi and Reece move on to high school because people have
Make plans to attend the Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show STERLING — If you are planning a home remodeling project or just want new ideas to spruce up your home or garden, make plans to attend the Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday March 13 at Northland Mall in Sterling. The show will feature vendors displaying products and services for anything from home remodeling and construction to landscape, plus indoor living, design and much more. “There is a wealth of home improvement specialists in and around this market. The Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show is a great opportunity for them to showcase their products or services to the community,” said Jennifer Heintzelman of Sauk Valley Media. “We are so happy to have such a variety of vendors at the show. It is an event where individuals interested in improving their homes will have the opportunity to talk with home improvement specialists all under one roof,” Heintzelman said. The Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show is free and open to the public. Start your to-do list today by making plans to attend the Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show:. The event runs both days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 815-625-3600, ext. 5630.
IVS photo/Eric Engel
Beckett Conwell (left), Remi Rawlings and Reece Bohms (not pictured) put a compliment wall together at Malden Grade School. The eighth-graders wanted to give their fellow students opportunities to build each other up through compliments. gone out of their way to say things worth sharing. “It’s cool how little things can make big changes,” he said. Patterson has noticed a lot
Illini Summer Academies will be June 26-29 Illini Summer Academies, a four-day. on-campus 4-H conference, allows Illinois youth to experience college life and work side-by-side with University of Illinois professors and graduate students in career fields of their choice. The 2016 Illini Summer Academies will be held on the University of Illinois campus Sunday, June 26, through Wednesday, June 29. Registration opened March 1. Sign-up can be done at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=11927 and you can join the email information list. Illini Summer Academies is open to youth who will be in high school in the fall of 2016 or graduating seniors Spring 2016. This four-day overnight event lets students experience U of I college life while learning with university professors about exciting college majors and careers. Learn more at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/events/summeracademies/. To learn more about college and career exploratory opportunities through 4-H and project work, contact the University of Illinois Extension Office - Bureau County at 815-875-2878 or email program coordinator Sue Brooker at sbrooker@illinois.edu.
of people reading the notes each day, and although he encourages Malden Grade School students to treat each other well regularly, he knows each note lifts the
intended recipient — and the distributor. “How’s the old saying go … a kind word often goes unsaid, but it never goes unheard.”
I-Cash event is March 12 PRINCETON — The I-Cash Unclaimed Property team will once again be at the Princeton Public Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, to help reunite those with unclaimed cash and property. This free program will offer a hands-on opportunity to search for any items you might have coming to you. The Illinois Treasurer’s office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds and forgotten safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered after private entities tried for at least five years to locate the owners. Because thousands of items are surrendered each year, residents should check I-Cash every six months. Visit www.illinoistreasurer.gov or call 217-785-6998.
Benefit for Bureau County Food Pantry PRINCETON — FedEx Freight will sponsor a food drive to benefit the Bureau County Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Sullivan’s Grocery Store in Princeton. Any questions, contact Vanessa Hoffeditz at 815-875-6064.
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PRINCETON — Thursday, March, 10, 4 p.m., Friends of the Library Book Club will meet and discuss “Lucky Us” by Amy Bloom. Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., the library will host a program on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Why buy locally-grown food? Friday, March 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., Double Punch Happy Hour will be available in the cafe. Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Double Punch Happy Hour will be available in
the cafe. Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. Monday Movie: A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. Tuesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m., Youth Service: Children’s story time and craft. The theme will be shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day. Wednesday, March 16, 3:45 p.m., junior high book club will meet. Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet. Thursday, March 17,
from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friends of the Library book sale. Thursday, March 17, 6:30 p.m., a writing workshop will be held. SPRING VALLEY — Tuesday, March 15, from 5 to 6 p.m., there will be a story time for children. The theme will be St. Patrick’s Day. OHIO — Sunday, March 13, patrons can pick-up a basketball bracket for the library’s annual basketball bracket challenge. The bracket must be returned by Wednesday, March 16.
Meet local growers at the PPL
PRINCETON — The public is invited to meet several local growers at the Princeton Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, and learn how to get weekly subscriptions for fresh, locally-grown produce during the growing season by participating in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). There are many reasons why buying locally produced products benefit you, such as living healthy with nutrient-dense fresh-picked foods. By knowing where your food is grown and who is growing it, you support families in your local community and produce a smaller carbon footprint. Co-sponsored by “From the Ground Up” at Bureau and Putnam County Health Department, the evening’s program will introduce participants to representatives from Mill Road Farms in Sheffield, Coneflower Farm in Tiskilwa, Plow Creek farm in Tiskilwa, AZ farm in Ohio and Edgewood Farm in Princeton. Coneflower Farm is owned and operated by Dennis Zehr, Ellen Davis-Zehr and family. They have been growing about 50 different vegetables, melons, berries and herbs using organic methods for 25 years. Produce is sold at the Princeton Farmers’ Market, at the farm by advance order and through a CSA program. Their CSA includes 24 weekly boxes, from mid-May to mid-October. In the past, participants have picked up the shares at the farm, but this year they are adding a Princeton drop-off site. Their CSA features a preference list, so boxes are somewhat customized rather than each participant’s being identical. Coneflower Farm does still have openings for the 2016 season. AZ Farm is operated by sisters Alexis and Ariel Zimmerlein. The two are fifth generation farmers and operate on family-owned land in LaMoille and Ohio. AZ Farm provides quality nutritious vegetables, fruits and herbs. The farm uses sustainable practices to ensure maximum health of the people and the planet. The farm works to not only provide food to feed the people of Central Illinois, but to also provide nutrition and farming education. They offer CSA shares in
Celebrating the Chinese New Year in Ohio Event-goers at the Ohio Public Library had the chance to participate in a youth program focusing on the Chinese New Year. Children had the opportunity to learn how to make their own ink, and they enjoyed a Chinese dragon as well. IVS photo/Joann Bowman
Princeton, LaMoille and Mendota. Their CSA runs for 12 weeks, from June through August. Members are responsible for showing up at their chosen drop-off site each week to pick up your share of freshly-harvested produce and herbs. You will generally receive six (half-share) to 10 (full-share) items/week of vegetables, fruits and herbs, equivalent to one or two grocery bags of produce. Mill Road Farms is a family run farm headed by Tim Marquis and executive chef Dan Marquis. The farm’s organically-grown produce is providing sustainable produce for many chefs in the Chicagoland area, as well as at local farmers’ markets. They believe eating locally lends toward a healthier lifestyle, and they strive to pass that on to customers. From the greenhouse to the fields to your plate, they pride themselves on the attention to the details in providing the best products. Plow Creek Farm is a small farm producing a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for the Chicagoland area. They have two acres of vegetables which are sold at farmers’ markets and as part of their CSA. They also have six acres of berries (strawberries, blackberries, spring and fall raspberries, and blueberries) which are sold through U-Pick, CSA, Ready Pick and Wholesale orders. They also raise grass fed beef and pastured pork. All their fruits and vegetables are Certified Naturally Grown, a grassroots alternative to the USDA Certified Organic Program. Their CSA has drop off sites in Naperville, Evanston, Peoria and Tiskilwa. Edgewood Farm was originally named Edgewood in the 1800s. In 2003 the Clarke Family purchased the farm. They have been working on conservation and land preservation projects ever since. They restored the 100-year-old barn into a venue for weddings and events, and have 130 acres of land in non-GMO grain production and a 2-acre vegetable garden. The grain operation and garden are in the second year of a three-year transition period toward organic certification.
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m., the library will host its annual Easter party. There will be games, an Easter egg hunt and treats afterwards. WYANET — Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., the 2nd Thursday@the Library’s program will focus around the history of John Deere. “He Gave the World a Steel Plow: The John Deere Story” should be inspiration for all, not just farmers. Richard Morthland, farmer, teacher and seasoned public speaker will portray John Deere in the Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar program. Deere’s agricultural inventions, especially the self-scouring steel plow, impacted farming methods within the U.S. during its formative years. His farming instruments made it easier for farmers in the Midwest and middle
America. Morthland will show Deere’s contribution to farming technology matched his personal character, his many talents and virtues. He will show that people can learn much from Deere’s life, not just his career. As always, refreshments will be served after the program. 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. 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 a yoga class, where participants enjoy camaraderie
with others and are challenged mentally and physically. WALNUT — Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m., the library will host March Madness for kids in preschool through fifth grade. The library is also collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Cartridges can be deposited in a collection bin located to the left inside the door to the library. Cartridges should be placed in a sandwich bag before being dropped off. 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 815-6593283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).
Send your library news to IVS Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp at grapp@bcrnews.com.
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Come to the Sauk Valley Spring Spruce Up Event of the Season!
Saturday, March 12 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Northland Mall Sterling, IL One Sauk Valley Home & Garden Show attendee will win $500 to spend at a vendor of their choice!
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Out and about ‘Meals for a Healthy Heart’ programs in Henry HENRY — Locally, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death, higher than the state average. Nationwide, more than 81 million Americans, 37 percent of the population, have heart disease. Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, will present “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” a series of two educational sessions for people trying to prevent or manage heart disease. Participants will learn how to choose low-fat foods, reduce sodium, make healthier choices when eating out, read food labels and prepare for doctor’s visits, and enjoy watching food demonstrations of easy to prepare recipes
that will be tasted in class. The classes will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 15, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. Advance registration is required by calling the Extension office at 815-224-0889 or by registering online at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13921. Registration and payment are due by Monday, March 7. There is a $20 fee, per person, to cover materials and supplies for both sessions. For more information, call Susan Glassman at 815-224-0889 or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp.
The Other Guys will perform on March 11 at LPHS LASALLE — The Other Guys, the University of Illinois’s all-male a cappella group, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, in Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium at LaSalle-Peru Township High School. Tickets cost $10 and all proceeds benefit the LPHS Choral Department. Tickets are available at the door or from any LP choir student. For more information, contact LP choral Director Aimee Taylor at ataylor@ lphs.net. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Founded in 1968, The Other Guys perform at more than 100 different
venues a year, as well as every Varsity Men’s Glee Club concert. Their resume includes appearing at Chicago’s United Center, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, New York City’s famed Gotham Comedy Club, the Broadway production of “Grease,” command performances in Washington, D.C., Google Headquarters, Lucasfilm Inc., Roger Ebert’s 10th annual Film Festival, and performances throughout Europe. For more information on The Other Guys, visit http:// otherguys.org.
Lenten/Easter happenings St Matthews offers Lenten Lenten services at First worship opportunities Lutheran PRINCETON — During Lent, the First Lutheran Church in Princeton will have services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 16, a soup supper will be at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Upcoming services
WYANET — The Wyanet United Methodist Church and Red Oak United Methodist Church have announced upcoming services. A Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Wyanet United Methodist Church. A Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the Red Oak United Methodist Church. An Easter sunrise service will be at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Wyanet United Methodist Church with breakfast to follow. Normal church services for the Wyanet United Methodist Church is 8:45 a.m. Sundays.
PRINCETON — St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend Lenten services. On Wednesdays, through March 16, at 7 p.m., visiting pastors from area Lutheran congregations will share a message based on the “Clothes of Christ” theme. 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 Scott Schmidt sharing the message. Through Palm/Passion Sunday (March 20) Schmidt will share messages on “The Seven Faith Practices” of Pray, Study, Worship, Invite, Encourage, Serve and Give. St. Matthews Lutheran Church is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information, call 815-879-6491 or visit www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org
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A new ticket booth for Hall Hall High School’s new portable ticket booth was designed and constructed by Ray Bertalot (from left) (Class of ‘65, and his wife, Barbara); painted by Karen Klopcic and her senior art students (not pictured); and accepted by Superintendent Michael Struna as a gift from Robert D. Manahan (Class of ‘48). It will be used by any department at Hall’s new school to sell tickets for their indoor events.
Auction Calendar March 12 – Roger Olson, model train collection, antiques, collectibles, appliances, furniture and tools, 9 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. March 12 – Cabin Café - Ed Waca, real estate and restaurant equipment, 10 a.m., 107 W. Main St., Tiskilwa, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. March 31 – Leslie Bianchi estate, vacant residential lot, 6 p.m., 100 Block of North Schafer Street, Granville, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
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On stage ... Young Performers Concert set for March 12 OTTAWA — Lucia Matos, music director and conductor of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, will present the 2016 Young Performers Competition Winners in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Ottawa High School Auditorium, 211 E. Main St., Ottawa. Two outstanding Illinois Valley soloists will perform with the orchestra for this concert: Junior Division Winner Abigail Meyers, violinist from Minonk, and Senior Division Winner Sarah Sharp, oboist from Ottawa. Meyers will perform Concertino in G Major, op. 24, first movement, by Oskar Rieding. She is the daughter of Paul and Jacqleene Meyers, and is a home-educated freshman in high school. She
has been a member of the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra the past two years and serves as concertmaster. She was awarded a scholarship through the IVYSO to attend the Illinois Summer Youth Camp at the University of Illinois in July 2015. She has been a passionate student of violin since December 2010. She has participated in the Young Performers Competition for the past three years and won honorable mention in 2015. She has been a student of Emily Sobacki and Aki Tanaka at The Music School of Oglesby, and is currently a student with Constance Deal at Music Studio 408 in Peru. Sharp will be performing the first movement of Vaughn Williams Concerto for Oboe and Orches-
tra. She is the daughter of Laura and Steve Sharp of Ottawa and a junior at Ottawa High School. She is active in the OTHS band, choir, jazz choir, jazz band, doCHANGE mentoring, Rotary Interact, Fine Arts club, soccer, and private piano and organ lessons. She has been seated first chair in the OTHS Wind Ensemble for the past three years as well as in the ILMEA District 2 Senior Band. She attended the Northwestern University Oboe workshop for two years and the John Mack Oboe Camp this year. She has studied oboe with Ben Crosby for three years. The Illinois Valley Symphony will open the concert with the Overture on Hebrew Themes, op. 34, by Sergei Prokofiev. The first
theme is presented by the clarinet, an instrument that found its way into Jewish ensembles. The second theme is a slower melody played by the strings, accompanied by Prokofiev’s style of rhythmic winds. To complete the concert, the IVSO will perform the Symphony No. 4 in D Minor by Robert Schumann. This symphony is a perfect representation of the Romantic Period. The similarity to Beethoven’s well-known Symphony No. 5 is unmistakable. The first movement begins as a slow melody that will appear again in the second movement and finale, followed by the allegro theme that is repeated throughout the works with numerous key changes. The symphony ends with massive chords by the brass punc-
Abigail Meyers
Sarah Sharp
tuated with furiously running figures in the string and woodwind sections. This will be a performance to remember. Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at ivso.org. Adult tickets are $15 and students
K-college are $5 with ID. Sponsors for the concert are Central Radio Group, Maze Lumber and Miller Group Charitable Trust. This concert is also sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The auditorium is handicapped accessible.
Judson University Choir prepares for three-state performance Group to sing in Princeton on March 13 ELGIN — Ready to worship and win hearts for God, more than 40 members of the Judson University Choir will tour 11 cities across
three states during the annual spring performance tour through March 13. “We had to change our tour plans at the 11th hour, but God was faithful, and Judson Chancellor Dr. Jerry Cain helped us pull together what promises to be an awesome tour,” says Judson Choir Direc-
tor Warren Anderson, who will lead the tour group. The choir and musicians will travel throughout Illinois, Indiana and Missouri, sharing their time and talents at local churches, retirement homes, universities and community theaters in major cities, rural areas and resort towns.
Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Funny Girl’ LASALLE — Director Joey Beavers has announced two sets of auditions for Stage 212’s summer 2016 production, “Funny Girl,” the bittersweet classic musical by Jule Styne, Bob Merrill and Isobel Lennart. The first set of auditions, solely for the purpose of casting the role of Fanny Brice, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19, (attend one) at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Callbacks will be at 2 p.m. Sun-
day, March 20. Those auditioning should be between the ages of 18–35, and come prepared with two songs from “Funny Girl,” one ballad and one upbeat number. There will be a dance audition as well. Full cast auditions will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, (attend one) at the theater. Beavers will be casting approximately 35 people in a variety of roles including male leads, supporting female roles and
chorus. Those auditioning should be ages 14 and up, and should come prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical of their choice and to participate in a dance audition. Those interested in tapping should bring tap shoes. For more information, contact producer Ellen Marincic at 815-326-3707. “Funny Girl” will be presented July 15-31. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.
RVP will present ‘Something’s Afoot’ HENRY — River Valley Players will present “Something’s Afoot” on April 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at St. John’s Community Center in Henry. This murder mystery musical is a “zany sendup to the classic whodunits.” Ten strangers stranded in an isolated English mansion during a raging storm find themselves in peril when one by one, each is picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. As the survivors attempt to gather clues to identify the perpetrator, they find themselves in precarious and somewhat hilarious situations making them realize that something is indeed “afoot.” Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, March 16.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.rvphenry. org; by calling the new box office number at 309-2387878 (leave a message with your ticket needs and your call will be returned in the evening); or in person at The Meeting Place on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Mailing list patrons may reserve tickets one week earlier (March 9) by calling the box office. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $30, offering a dinner theatre package catered by The Meeting Place. The meal will offer the same menu enjoyed at River Valley Players’ previous dinner theatre shows. Featuring a lavish salad bar, main course entrees of baked ham, chicken breast with sage butter sauce,
green beans with bacon and onions, potatoes au gratin, honey buttered carrots and dessert (apple turnover with caramel glaze and sea salt), coffee and ice tea, in addition to three beverage options. Doors will open at 6 p.m. on April 16 and 23, with the meal served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show. Doors will open at noon on April 17 and 24, with the meal served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the show. Tickets for March 22 are $17 for the show only. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the performance at 7:30 p.m. A variety of home-baked desserts will be available for purchase prior to the performance and during intermission.
The tour began on March 4, where the group performed at Village Church in Dyer, Ind., followed by concerts in Maryville, Kansas City, Mo., Branson, Mo., Ozark, Mo., Springfield, Mo., Jefferson City, Mo.,
St. Louis, Mo., and finally, the tour ends on Sunday, March 13, when students will round out the week of celebrations by singing at two churches with numerous Judson alums and current students as members.
They include Princeton’s Christ Community Church, where the choir will sing in the morning, and First Free Church in Rockford, where they will wrap up their 11-city tour, threestate that night. 1221 N Main St., Princeton, IL
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Senior Spotlight Ramon Puga • DePue High School Name: Ramon Puga. School: DePue. Date/place of birth: Sept. 14, 1997; Spring Valley. Hometown: DePue. Family: Maria Carbajal (mother), Rafa, Cesar (brothers), Nancy, Maribel, Pricella, Anna, Mari (sisters). Sports: Soccer, basketball. Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because it makes you forget all your problems. Favorite food and where to get it: My mom’s tacos. Likes: Video games. Dislikes: Homework. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My friend, Alejandro Villalobos, because he’s always wanted me to work hard and try my best. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My older brother, because he always wanted me to be a better person and to work hard. Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Nicki Minaj. Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Martin Luther King Jr., Anne Frank and Tupac. They all had a big impact on the world. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Friends. The last song I listened to: Future - “March Madness.” People would be surprised to know: I like to play Star Wars Battlefront on the PS4. I stay home to watch: SportsCenter. When I need luck for a big game, I: Pray. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Alejandro Villalobos, because he is just all around funny and knows how to make you laugh no matter the situation. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was a good kid and good athlete. Most embarrassing moment: Getting crossed over by a teammate that was a freshman. Most unforgettable moment: Scoring 50 points in a game. Ultimate sports fantasy: Playing in the NBA. What I would like to do in life: Hit the lottery and retire young. Three words that best describe myself: Funny, chill, athletic.
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PCA Eagles Members of the Princeton Christian Academy A, B and C volleyball teams are: (front row, left) Liliana Wolbrecht, Maracole Wolbrecht, Sarah Freeman, Morgan Richardson, Emily Rabe, Beth Freeman and Samantha Murray; (second row) Claudia Nordstrom, Paige Twidell, Myla McCune, Tiara Brokaw, Anya Bauer, Andrea Imsland, J’Kira Wolbrecht and Gracie Pollok; and (back row) Abby Rabe, Katherine Henrikson, coach Tony Clausen, Madison Richardson and Hanah Hart.
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Tiger Alumni Game
Shooting Camp
PRINCETON — The third annual Princeton Tigers Alumni Basketball Game will be Saturday, April 2, at Prouty Gymnasium. Tip-off is 2 p.m. It is open to all former Malden, Princeton and Tiskilwa players. The format will depend upon the number of players and ages of players. An “Old Timers” game and “Young Guns” game would be ideal. Cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt with your jersey number. To participate, complete the form below and return $25 to PHS by Friday, March 18. Checks made payable to PHS Basketball may be sent to: Princeton High School, c/o Head Basketball Coach Michael Fredericks, 103 South Euclid, Princeton, IL. 61356.
PERU — St. Bede Academy will host a Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Camp June 17-19. Camp sessions are: fifth to eighth grade will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and ninth through 12th grade from 1 to 4 p.m. June 17, June 18 and June 19 at St. Bede . Campers will receive instruction on the foundation of shooting, how to shoot off the dribble, shoot off the catch and advanced shooting technique used by the pros. There is limited availability as each session is limited to 36 players to ensure a high number of repetitions and improvement. Cost is $145, Campers may receive a 20 percent discount if signed up before April 15. For information, call St. Bede Academy at 815-223-3140.
Rumble for the kids
PRINCETON — This year’s Rumble For The Kids will be April 30 at Logan Junior High School’s Pannebaker Gymnasium. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with a 5 p.m. bell time, east entrance. Rumble For The Kids is an annual wrestling event that helps raise money for non-profit organizations that assist in helping local kids.
Chamber golf outing
PRINCETON — The Princeton Chamber Ambassador Golf Outing will be Friday, May 13. It is a team event with many sponsorship opportunities available. More details to come.
PYBSL sign-ups
PRINCETON — Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball registration for the 2016 summer season will be from 9 a.m.
to noon March 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 23, 9 a.m. to noon March 26, and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Prouty Building in Princeton. For more information, visit the PYBSL Facebook page.
PHS Boosters Girls Shootout
PRINCETON —The Princeton High School Booster Club Girls shootout will be March 19-20. For more information, contact Heath Terando at 815-780-0630 or heathterando@yahoo.com
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 to 5 p.m. March 13. Class size is limited. To register, call 309-507-0133.
Lori’s Walleye Run
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.
LaSalle PD to host basketball tourney
LASALLE — The LaSalle Police Department will host a 3-on3 basketball tournament and skills competition for grades 3-8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at LaSalle-Peru High School. Cost is $30 per team. You may register your team at the LaSalle Police Department, due by Thursday, March 17. For more information, call 815-2232131 or send email to b.zebron@ lasalle-il.gov.
Whitetails Unlimited
PRINCETON — This year’s Whitetails Unlimited Banquet will be Thursday, March 17, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill in Princeton. It will feature a meat and fish buffet, auction and prizes. There will also be an assortment of outdoor products available. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45, $20 for a spouse or children 15 and
younger. Deadline to order tickets is Friday, March 11. Tickets will not be available at the door. To order tickets, call Bob Stevens at 815-646-4146. For more information, visit www.whitetails.unlimited.com.
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.
Illinois River Classic
SPRING VALLEY — The second annual Illinois River Walleye Classic, sponsored by the Spring Valley Walleye Club, will take place April 2-3. The entry fee is $400 per team. Entry forms are available at spring-valley-walleye.org or by calling Bill Guerrini at 815-6636141. There will be a payout of $32,000 based on a field of 100 teams with the Top 10 teams cashing checks. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.
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