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Vol. 10 No. 35
All ‘quacked’ up It appears these ducklings who are waiting for customers at Tractor Supply Co. in Princeton are excited for the first day of spring, which officially began Saturday, March 19, at 11:30 p.m. in the Central Daylight Time. The March equinox signals the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere – earliest spring since 1896 – and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks that special moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator going from south to north. With the time change occurring on Sunday, March 13, as well as the first day of spring, the sunrise is earlier now and nightfall comes later. With Mother Nature’s temperate weather, plants are already sprouting, baby animals are dotting the countryside and many are shirking their winter coats for spring jackets. Also notice the arc of the sun across the sky each day. You’ll find it’s shifting toward the north. Birds and butterflies are migrating back northward too, along with the path of the sun. The Illinois Valley Scene wishes everyone a happy and fruitful spring season. IVS photo/Dave Cook
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Sounds of the city LaMoille music students set out for a week in New York City By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com
LAMOILLE — If you listen carefully while traveling through LaMoille prior to Easter, you just might hear the sounds of the city coming from the small town high school hallways. After all, the Big Apple is not known for being quiet. Thanks to the adventurous spirit of LaMoille High School band and vocal director Alexandra Krug, the band and choir students will pile onto a charter bus on Easter Sunday and hit the road for New York City. They will be performing at the Intrepid, a music venue set up to allow different bands and choirs to unleash their unique repertoire on the city scene. Krug, who wanted to be a music teacher since she was 10 years old, said she went on trips to Hawaii and Europe during her academic career and wanted to give her students an experience they won’t soon forget. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to get out there and see what it’s like, and for them to go perform at a venue they’d never perform at otherwise,” said Krug, who’s never personally been to New York City, and is therefore anticipating the journey as much as her students. “It’s neat to be involved in different cultures and to see what the lifestyle is out there compared to here because it’s really a culture shock,” Krug said, mentioning the destinations outside of the concert hall will include the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza and St. Patrick’s Cathedral — as well as an evening with the “Phantom of the Opera.” Each student and their parents met with school admin-
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LaMoille High School music director Alexandra Krug (left) leads her students through choir practice in preparation of their trip to New York City. The students will do a few performances at the Intrepid, a venue in New York City, but Krug said the overall experience is what she anticipates most. istration to clear all the necessary waivers allowing three dozen teenagers to travel halfway across the country, and Krug said the countdown is on. “They’re choosing to take this class and receive a letter grade when they could take study hall,” Krug said, recalling her fundraising efforts always led to fun times. “These kids put a lot of energy into this, so it’ll be interesting to see who stands around and listens to us perform.” Aside from two separate performances mid-week, the trip will be a grand tour of one of the most iconic cities
in America, including clinics with directors from Hofstra University. Krug said she’s been on trips where all you do is perform, and what’s the point of going somewhere new if you don’t open your eyes while you’re there? “They aren’t nervous, but I am,” Krug said with a laugh, adding a person often doesn’t appreciate things until they’re older, so she’s making sure her students have a few great memories to look back on. “We’ll make it work, and just take in the moment.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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Carla Lopez teaches the parts of the body in Spanish to two St. Louis kindergarten students.
St. Louis students learn Spanish By Sara Osborne Special to the BCR
PRINCETON — Walk down the halls of St. Louis School and you will hear a chorus of kindergartners practicing the alphabet … in Spanish. At St. Louis all students — prekindergarten through eighth grade — are participating in Spanish classes. Principal Rich Koehler sees this as an opportunity for St. Louis students to be better equipped for an increasingly multi-lingual society. “Research has shown that students who receiveearlyexposuretoasecondarylanguage that extends into high school are much more likely to achieve fluency in that language. We believe that starting at a young age will also
increase our students confidence to perhaps begin a third language in high school or college,” he said. Carla Lopez, who is teaching Spanish at St. Louis, agrees there are many benefits to starting foreign language at young ages, “You would be amazed at how quickly they pick it up, especially the little ones. The kindergarten students I am working with today are mastering material that often takes older students much longer. The joy on their faces when they realize they are speaking another language is incredibly rewarding,” she said. St Louis school is open to all, and tuition assistance is available. Preschool and kindergarten registration is currently being accepted. There are also openings at all grade levels for elementary and junior high fall enrollment.
The New Bedford Royal Neighbors of America purchased and assembled birthday party bags and presented them to the Western Bureau County Food Pantry in Sheffield on Feb. 10. Pictured are Mary Hartz (from left), Mary Lanham, Lois Swanson and Ruth DeBolt.
Annual spring luncheon and trunk show planned SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Foundation invites everyone to its eighth annual spring luncheon and trunk show at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. Kick off spring with lunch, shopping unique items, having a massage and visiting with friends. Vendors will include: Artistic Painting, Fun Fashions, New Beginning Therapeutic Message, 31 Bags, Pat English beauty consultant, Le Smith’s Design Room, Scentsy, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Yoli, Trinkets and Treats, Designs by Lynette, Kobilsek
Woodturning, Rada Cutlery and St. Margaret’s Gift Shop. The event price of $20 includes lunch and refreshments, door prizes and oneday specials. Reservations are necessary and due by Thursday, April 7. Tickets are available at Hy-Vee Grocery and Hackman Insurance in Peru, Tri-City Frock Shoppe and Studio 718 in LaSalle, and Spring Valley City Bank and St. Margaret’s Hospital Gift Shop. For more information, call 815-6647260. All proceeds benefit St. Margaret’s Foundation.
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PRINCETON — Friday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., Double Punch Happy Hour in the cafe. Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Double Punch Happy Hour in the cafe. Monday, March 28, 12:30 p.m., Princeton Theater Group will meet. Monday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., Monday Movie: A middle-aged man is thought to be insane when he sees an invisible six-foot rabbit. Tuesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., children’s
story time and craft. The theme will be kites and colors. Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., the library will host an adult craft night. Participants will make garden stones. Thursday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., the library will host Laughter Fitness: Jest For the Fun of It. The therapeutic laughter workshop is led by Christine Thompson. SPRING VALLEY — Thursday, March 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. there will be an Easter craft
for all ages. All supplies are furnished by the children’s department. Stop by during the two hours to put together a creation for Easter. Friday, March 25, the library will be closed for Good Friday. Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m., the adult library will have a presentation with Jim Gibbons on the 1958 tragedy in which 92 children and three nuns perished in the fire at Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago. Mark the calendar for a
Rules of the Road review course coming to the library on Friday, April 15. The course, which will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., is free to anyone. SHEFFIELD — The library will host a spring story hour for children ages 3 and 4 from April 4 to May 9. The children will meet on Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 815454-2628. Registration is required by Monday, March 28. OHIO — Tickets are now available for the upcoming annual spring fundraiser on Sunday, April 3, at the Sip N’ Snack in Mendota. Tickets are available at the library or from any library board member. 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 — The library is 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 815659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number). LASALLE — Wednesday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the library will host a free tax assistance program. Three experienced tax preparers from AARP will be available to assist low and middle income families and senior citizens with filing their tax returns. Individuals are asked to bring last year’s tax returns, a copy of their property tax bill, social security or Medicare card, picture ID and proof of insurance if not covered by Medicare.
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The art and benefits of yoga ... Elizabeth Romagnoli and Wayne Sims participate in a weekly yoga class held at the Tiskilwa Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays instructed by Wendy Kenny. IVS photo/Dave Cook
St. Patrick’s Day fun Michelle Munson and her daughter, Maycie, 3, made a shamrock necklace after singing songs and listening to stories during Princeton Public Library’s story time and craft program, which focused on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Easter happenings Church activities/services Upcoming services at Wyanet UMC/Red Oak
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.
Fish fry in LaMoille
LAMOILLE — The LaMoille CUMC Youth Mission fish fry will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the LaMoille Lions Club. The dinner will be all-you-can-eat fish and will include coleslaw, fries, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $6 for youth 10 and under. All proceeds will benefit the Youth Mission trip.
Christ Community Church announces Easter activities
Easter egg hunts announced SHEFFIELD — The Easter Bunny will make a stop at the Sheffield Homecoming Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Groups will be set up for: 3 and under, 4 to 5 year olds, first and second grades, and third and fourth grades. A special prize will be given in each group to the one who finds the “golden egg.” The event is sponsored by Sheffield Lions Club and St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus. MALDEN — The Malden eighth-grade cheerleading squad will host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, on the lawn area behind the school. Any child age 9 months to fourth grade is welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Everyone will find eggs and receive a goodie bag. In case of rain, the egg hunt will be in the school. LADD — The Ladd Recreation Board will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Ladd Community Center. Children and grandchildren of Ladd residents, ages preschool through fourth grade, are invited to participate. In addition to the hunt, children can enjoy doughnuts and milk, a visit with the Easter Bunny and other activities. Bring your own basket for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held inside the Community Center. PRINCETON — The annual Princeton
Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Princeton Optimist Club, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, on the grounds of Soldiers and Sailors Park and the Courthouse lawn in Princeton. This event is for children up to age 12. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, and there will be candy and prizes. PRINCETON — Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Centre will host an Easter egg hunt for area children at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the facility, located on 515 Bureau Valley Parkway in Princeton. The public is invited. TISKILWA — All children in the Tiskilwa community between 2 years old up to and including third grade are invited to an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Reagan Middle School playground. The Allen Murphy family will sponsor the hunt. In case of rain, the Easter Bunny will leave eggs to be distributed underneath the bus loading area. SPRING VALLEY — Echo Bluff Park will have a free Easter egg hunt at 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 26. The Easter Bunny will be present for photos. Those who want to “Paint the Egg” may do so in the paintball field for a fee of $5. Concessions will be available. Send your information to news@bcrnews. com.
PRINCETON — Christ Community Church in Princeton has released its Easter activities schedule. A Good Friday service, “The Nails,” will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. An Easter egg hunt, for children age 1 through fifth grade, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Easter services, “Jesus Changes Everything,” will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. with breakfast served by the high school students from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the students’ summer mission trip to Nashville.
Holy Week and Easter services at St. Matthews
PRINCETON – St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend four worship services during Holy Week and Easter. Service times for both Maundy Thursday, March 24, and Good Friday, March 25, are at 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday worship times are at 7 and 9 a.m. For Maundy Thursday worship, Pastor Scott Schmidt continues the Lenten “Clothes of Christ” series with a message ,Fashioned by Christ.” The service includes Holy Communion and concludes with the Stripping of the Altar. On Good Friday, the musicians of St. Matthews continues the series with a cantata titled, “The Clothes of Christ.” At Easter sunrise (March 27 at 7 a.m.), the series concludes with a sermon titled, “Clothed for New Life” with Holy Communion being served. Easter worship at 9 a.m. offers a completely different set of Scripture readings and music than the sunrise service. The sermon is titled, “For God’s Glory.” The St. Matthews Bell Choir begins the service playing “Thine is the Glory.” Holy Communion will be served. At 10:15 a.m. on Easter, the Sunday School has an Easter egg hunt. Also, St. Matthews Youth and Family Ministry is serving Easter breakfast from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and again from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., with proceeds supporting youth participating in the Princeton Workcamp 2016. St. Matthews is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information go to www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org or email StMatthewsPrinceton@gmail.com or call 815-879-6491.
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A night of fun at Ladies Night Out
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The eighth annual Ladies Night Out event, sponsored by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, was held Thursday, March 17, in Manlius. More than 200 people attended the fun-filled evening event, which included demonstrations, several vendors booths, a mashed potato bar, door prizes, a silent auction and more.
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Arts and education BCGS presents speaker on March 31
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Technology and physical fitness at JFK The John F. Kennedy Junior High Physical Education Department is bringing technology into its program in a big way. Thanks to a $3,500 donation by the JFK Foundation and Spring Valley Walmart Distribution Center, students are now being assessed on individual goals using Gopher Optic Heart Rate Monitors and pedometers on a weekly basis. Pictured (front row, from left) are Breanna Pelka, Mackenzie Mrowicki, Anna Argubright, Jennifer Casford, Jessica Casford and Foundation president Tricia Casford; and (back row) PE teacher Kellie Brandt, Hanna Goodrum, Alex Castaneda, Jacob Mendez, Anthony Aranda and PE teacher Ryan Milus.
Free college planning class set for April 23 OTTAWA — Parents of 2017 and 2018 graduates are invited to a free college planning class, “How to choose the best college for your student and your pocketbook,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Reddick Mansion, Ground Floor, 100 Lafayette St., Ottawa. In this informal class participants will learn: • Insights into the SAT/ACT tests and tips on how to score higher. • How to help students know which colleges to apply to. • What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student’s application. • The five questions to ask colleges before applying. • How to maximize your potential for scholarships, grants and other gift-aid.
• It is possible to attend a private college for a public college price. • Why procrastination may cost a family thousands of dollars. • We will provide a timeline for success – where one should start. • Learn about new FAFSA rules, regulations and filing dates. The class will also reveal how families with an annual income of $80,000$225,000 received assistance to help pay for a college education. Financial aid comes in many different forms from a variety of sources. Through research, this program will guide families to uncover their greatest opportunities. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 815-434-0395 or online at http://collegerx.eventbrite.com.
PRINCETON — When the Bureau County Genealogical Society meets on Thursday, March 31, the featured speaker will be Sarah Henkel, a Mendota teacher at Northbrook School. Henkel rose to the opportunity when Albert H. Small, a philanthropist and real estate developer offered a national contest to engage students in historical research involving World War II. She teamed with one of her students, Lily DeLao, and together they were successful in being one of the 15 teams from around the country to be selected to take part in the all expense paid program to the Normandy Ameri-
can Cemetery in France. Albert H. Small’s project was to help students remember the sacrifices that were made for freedom during the invasion there. Henkel will be speaking about this project and the trip that she took there with her student. They researched Frank E. Wyatt, a U.S. Army soldier and a Streator native who gave his life when his ship, the Leopoldville, was sunk by the German submarine U-486 on Christmas Eve 1944. In addition, Henkel will be bringing one of her students from her current class, Angelique Baker, and they will also discuss a more recent project researching August Buncik of Wheeling, who is buried at the
Ottawa Art League seeks amateur artists
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Art League is looking for adult amateur artists to enter the 58th annual Town & Country Art Show to be held May 7. The show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at Jeremiah Joe Coffee, 807 LaSalle St., Ottawa. Entry deadline is April 8. For further details and a printable entry form, visit ottawaartleague. org under Fine Art Shows, Town & Country Adult Show. Enter one piece for $7, or enter up to four pieces for $10. The show is sponsored by the Ottawa
Art League but the show is open to all amateur artists. First-, second- or thirdplace ribbons will be awarded to each entry and a Best of Show, first, second and third overall will be named. The judge will critique the art and talk with artists about their work. All blue ribbon entries are eligible for the state competition held in Champaign later this year. The OAL was well represented at state last September, bringing home two first-place ribbons, one second and one third.
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EIU offers free summer journalism workshop CHARLESTON — High school students can learn journalism hands-on from award-winning reporters, editors and photographers at the Illinois Press Foundation workshop taking place at Eastern Illinois University June 22 through July 1. Applications for the 10-day workshop, which is funded by the Illinois Press Foundation, Robert R. McCormick Foundation and EIU, will be accepted through May 18. Eighteen students will be selected to participate in this free journalism experience. Graduating seniors are eligible for this workshop as are those currently in their sophomore or junior years. Held on the EIU campus in Charleston, this residential program provides students an intimate look at journalism as a career by immersing students into approaches used by modern, digital newsrooms. The workshop introduces students to the complete process of publishing news: gathering and validating information, substantiating and using multiple sources, writing news, editing, designing and production. In addition, students are exposed to the concepts of news literacy and how to differentiate and establish fact from fiction in today’s sometimes frenetic, rush-to-report news environment. Students do not need journalism experience to apply.
The first week is devoted to instruction and related exercises, including news-gathering field trips. Professional journalists provide most of the instruction. Dozens of reporters, editors, publishers, photographers and other journalists have taught in the program since 1991, representing more than 50 newspapers and news organizations throughout Illinois and across the country. Students then practice what they have learned. For two days, students are driven to newspapers, where they work with reporters and other journalists on assignments. The remainder of the second week is devoted to producing a news website. Students will also travel to Springfield where they will interview newsmakers and news journalists at the state capitol. The Illinois Press Foundation has sponsored this event at Eastern Illinois University since its inception more than 20 years ago. The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is also a significant contributor to the program. All expenses, including housing, meals and tuition, are paid from these funds. To be considered, students must complete an application form, which is available online at EIU’s department of journalism website, www.eiu.edu/~journal. For further information, contact director Joe Gisondi at jjgisondi@eiu.edu.
Auction Calendar
March 31 – Leslie Bianchi estate, vacant residential lot, 6 p.m., North 100 Block of Schafer Street, Granville, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. April 2 and 3 – Firearms, military and collectibles. 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. April 9 – Jim and Bernie Lusietto, tools, lawn and garden, archery, firearms and miscellaneous, 10 a.m., 26149-1340 North Ave., Princeton, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.
Normandy-American Cemetery. Not only would this program be of interest to genealogists and historians, but also to current history teachers who are looking for ways to engage their students in meaningful research projects. Everyone is invited to this free program that will begin at the BCGS Library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton at 7 p.m. For further information, the library is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and also the first Saturday of every month. Also, the library can be reached by calling 815879- 3133 or bureaucounty@gmail.com.
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Senior Spotlight Adrian Perez • DePue High School Name: Adrian Perez. School: DePue. Date/place of birth: Aug. 23, 1998; Peru. Hometown: DePue. Family: Elba (mother), Floriberto (father), Hugo (brother), Julisa (sister) and my dog Max. Sports: Soccer. Favorite sport and why: Soccer; I really enjoy playing the sport. It’s my stress reliever. Favorite food and where to get it: Pizza at Pizza Hut. Likes: Soccer, positive people, road trips, hanging out with friends, pizza, being around family. Dislikes: Negative people, awkward situations, being bored, getting sick. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My brother, Hugo. I have learned a lot about soccer from him. He always pushes me to and tells me what I need to improve on. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My father. He has always been very supportive. He teaches me valuable life lessons, and I want to be the hard-working man that he is. Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Selena Gomez. Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Shakespeare — a lot of the famous quotes you hear came from him; Martin Luther King Jr. — I admire his beliefs and bravery; Elvis — he’s the King of Rock ‘n Roll. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Dog Max. The last song I listened to: “Don’t” by Bryson Tilles. People would be surprised to know: I voice act to my cousin’s animations. I stay home to watch: Videos of Neymer or “Property Brothers.” When I need luck for a big game, I: Always pray. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): My cousin, Kevin. He’s just naturally funny. I’m always laughing when I’m around him. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was a good kid. Most embarrassing moment: Tripping over the ball during a game. Most unforgettable moment: Winning Soccer Player of the Year for the BCR this year. Ultimate sports fantasy: Play professional soccer in Spain. What I would like to do in life: Go to college, play soccer in college and wake up every morning loving my job. Three words that best describe myself: Outgoing, energetic, charismatic.
Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate: Thursday, March 24 Baseball: BV at Kewanee, St. Bede at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Softball: Baseball: BV at Kewanee, St. Bede at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Boys tennis: Princeton at Peoria, 4:30 p.m. Girls soccer: Washington at Princeton, 6 p.m. Friday, March 25 Baseball: Hall at Mercer County-DH, 2:30 p.m., BV at Morrison, 4:30 p.m. Softball: BV at Morrison, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26 Baseball: Hall at Orion-DH, 10 a.m. Softball: Hall at Orion-DH, Princeton at Stark County-DH, 10 a.m. Monday, March 28 Baseball: Newman at Princeton, Hall at BV, 4:30
p.m., St. Bede at Tennessee Tournament, tba. Girls soccer: Rock Island at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Softball: Hall at BV, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 Baseball: Ottawa at Princeton, 4:30 p.m., St. Bede at Tennessee Tournament, tba. Softball: Fieldcrest at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Track: Boys - Ohio, PC at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Girls - Hall, St. Bede at Mendota, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 Baseball: St. Bede at Tennessee Tournament, tba.
Softball: Hall at PC, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 Baseball: Princeton at Newman, BV at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Softball: Princeton at Newman, BV at Hall, 4:30 p.m. Girls soccer: Princeton at Alleman, 6 p.m. Track: Boys - Hall, Princeton at Rock Falls, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 Baseball: Princeton at Sherrard, Orion at BV, St. Bede at Amboy, 4:30 p.m. Softball: Serena at HallDH, 4 p.m., BV at Orion, Princeton at Sherrard, St. Bede at Amboy, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Baseball: Fulton at Princeton-DH, Prophetstown at Hall-DH, Sherrard at St. Bede-DH, 10 a.m.
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PYBSL movie day PRINCETON — The Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball League will host its third annual movie presentation at the Apollo Theatre in conjunction with its registration for the 2016 season. PYBSL will present showings of two youth baseball classics, “The Sandlot” and “Everyone’s Hero” at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 26, at the Apollo. This presentation is open to the public. Sign-ups will be Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, March 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prouty Building in Princeton. For more information, visit the PYBSL Facebook page.
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. The Walleye Run was renamed in honor of Lori Guerrini, who was the race coordinator for the first 25 years and passed away in the fall of 2015 after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. 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 as well as those from Spring Valley. Minor modifications have been made to the course with starts and finishes in Hall parking lot. Entry fee is $30 up until and including race day. Make checks payable to Spring Valley Walleye Club, 407 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.
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 twoman 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. All SVWC profits go to the Illinois River sauger-stocking program and other SVWC river projects.
Tiger Alumni Game
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. For more information, contact PHS coach Michael Fredericks at 815-875-3308 or michael.fredericks@phs-il.org.
Rumble for the kids
PRINCETON — This year’s Rumble For The Kids will be Saturday, April 30, at Logan Junior High School’s Pannebaker Gymnasium. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with a 5 p.m. bell time. Rumble For The Kids is an annual wrestling event that helps raise money for non-profit organizations that assist in helping local kids.
LPD basketball tournament
LASALLE — The LaSalle Police Department will host a 3-on-3 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.
St. Margaret’s Health 10K/3 Mile Run/Walk
SPRING VALLEY —The Fourth annual St. Margaret’s Health 10K and 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at St. Margaret’s. Cost is $25 for the 10K and $20 for the 3M Run/Walk by Friday, April 1. Fee increases $5 after this date. Raceday registration and packet pickup will take place from 7 to 8:50 a.m. at the west pavilion parking lot. Proceeds will be benefit the ongoing renovations and improvements to St. Margaret’s Health facilities including the esophageal and colon cancer prevention center. Online registration is available at www.runrace.net. For more information, call Gina Mudge at (815) 378-9726 or at gcmudge@ gmail.com.
Thank Dank 5K
MENDOTA — This year’s Thank Dank 5K race will be Sunday, May 1 at Lake Kakuska in Mendota. Registration and check-in will be from 8-9:45 a.m. with the race to start at 10 a.m. Registration must be received
by Friday, April 15 to receive a T-shirt. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. Preregistered participants by April 24 may pick up their race day materials between 1 and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the United Methodist Church 100 6th St., Mendota. There will also be a Fun Walk in which children 10 and under can walk for free. Children shirts are $10 and must be ordered by April 15. Checks should be made out to James Dankenbring Scholarship Fund-MHS and sent to 726 N. 38th Rd., Mendota, IL, 61342. For more information, email thethankdank5k@yahoo.com.
Get Your Rear in Gear 5K
LADD — The Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, May 28 at the Ladd Community Center. Registration and check-in will be from 7-9 a.m. with the run/walk to start at 9:05 a.m. Race-day registration (after May 9) is $30 for the adult 5K Run/Walk ad $20 for the youth 5K Run/Walk. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@ bcrnews.com.
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