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Pomp and circumstance are in the air St. Bede Academy graduates file into their graduation ceremony to receive their diplomas. Sixty-six graduates earned their diplomas during the ceremony, which included speakers, applause, photographs and all kinds of memories. It’s graduation time in Bureau County, and area high school graduates are donning their caps and gowns for upcoming ceremonies. On Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m., DePue High School graduates are set to participate in that much anticipated event. On Saturday, May 21, Princeton High School graduation is set for 10 a.m., and Ohio High School graduation is at 2 p.m. Bureau Valley High School graduation will commence at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22. LaMoille High School graduates will get their diplomas at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26. Graduates of Crossroads High School of Tiskilwa will have their ceremony on Saturday, May 28. Hall High School graduates have set their graduation date for 7 p.m. Friday, June 3. The Bureau County Republican and the Illinois Valley Scene congratulate all graduates on their accomplishments and wish all students the very best. IVS photo/Becky Kramer
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Texas singer/songwriter Eric Taylor will perform at Princeton Coffeehouse on Saturday
PRINCETON — Texas singer/songwriter and guitar master Eric Taylor will perform at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The coffeehouse is located at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m. If you’re not familiar with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his songs performed by people such as Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. Lovett, who recorded Taylor’s “Memphis Midnight/Memphis Morning,” “Whooping Crane,” “Understand You,” and with whom Taylor co-wrote the immensely popular “Fat Babies,” compares Taylor’s narrative voice to that of Bruce Springsteen. Taylor grew up in Atlanta and started playing soul music in his early years, steeping himself in the rich cultural heritage of the black South. “I’ve written poetry all my life,” Taylor says. “When I learned how to play guitar,
it was a natural progression to write songs.” Learning intricate blues guitar stylings from music legends Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb and Mississippi Fred McDowell, Taylor developed his own unique guitar picking style. It was imitated by many of his contemporaries from his early days in Houston, including Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle. “Shameless Love,” Taylor’s first album, came out in 1981, and, after a hiatus of almost 14 years, he returned with the self-titled “Eric Taylor,” released in 1995. It was chosen as the 1996 Kerrville Folk Festival Album of the Year. Three years later he released “Resurrect.” It was subsequently named one of the “100 essential records of all time” by Buddy magazine. Taylor has headlined the Newport Folk Festival, played National Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage” and has
appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” (with Nanci Griffith) and “Austin City Limits”(with Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark, and Robert Earl Keen). “The Kerrville Tapes” (2003), his first live album, was recorded during three years of appearances at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. In January 2008, Eric Taylor and his album, “Hollywood Pocketknife,” were nominated for FolkWax’s Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. The sponsors of the Eric Taylor show are Larry and Deb Lawson and Bureau Valley VisionCare. Admission to the Princeton Coffeehouse is $15 at the door. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available. The coffeehouse offers traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music, monthly August through May. For information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815872-6501.
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Honoring your hero SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru), and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away. The public is encouraged to submit a photograph and written remembrance of veterans who are no longer with us, which will be displayed on the Illinois State Capitol Memorial Day Remembrance Wall. The submissions will be displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda at the beginning of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Thursday, May 26, through Monday, July 4. “We can never do enough to honor those who fought so bravely for the
freedoms we enjoy today,” Rezin said. “The Memorial Day Remembrance Wall allows Illinoisans and visitors to the capitol to see the names and pictures of so many brave men and women, and remember their sacrifice and dedication to democracy, values and freedom. It’s a tribute to them and a way for their family to honor them.” “We all know, freedom has a price. The veterans we honor at this memorial paid the ultimate price, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today,” said Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jeffries. “If we have learned anything from the conflicts of our past and present, it’s that courage and sacrifice are a significant part of every generation. It is our responsibility
to ensure that our veterans’ sacrifices are never forgotten.” In response to requests from friends and family members who wish to honor their loved ones on the Memorial Day Remembrance Wall, any deceased veteran can be honored. However, the display will pay special tribute to those who were killed in combat, as is fitting during the Memorial Day holiday. Jeffries and Rezin are encouraging the public to email a photo and written remembrance (Max: 250 words), along with the following information: Name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan and Iraq, Sept. 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, World War
I, Peacetime, Other) to MemorialDay@ senategop.state.il.us. Military photos are preferred but not necessary. The deadline for submission is Monday, May 23. Submissions by mail are also acceptable. Send the information and photo to: Memorial Day Remembrance Wall, 309G State House, Springfield, IL 62706. Questions can be directed to 217-7821650. To see the Memorial Day Remembrance Wall slideshow from last year, click see https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wJh-Qreiol8. You can also view this a video about the display at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-pqpcOB95c to see how loved ones will be remembered in the Capitol.
Are you a local artist? By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — Are you a local artist who would like to showcase and sell your work? The third annual Art in the Park might be just the place to accomplish that. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Soldiers and Sailors Park on Princeton’s South Main Street, Art in the Park will again wow event-goers with a fantastic display of local and original artwork. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s event still has a few spaces available for artists wishing to set up a booth for this fun-filled day. The charge for having a booth is $25. “We have quite a few vendors already, but we still have some spaces left,” said Gina Nelson, who helps coordinate the event. Nelson said the event was originally started by local and well-known artist Bart Kassabaum many years ago, adding
it was a juried art show at the time, however, the current Art in the Park is a “lower key version of that.” Kassabaum, however, will have his art on display and for sale at the event this year again. The only requirement for vendors to participate in the one-day event is the items need to be handmade. To date, Nelson said event-goers can expect to see watercolors, graphic arts, photography, stained glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, blown glass and more. Also at the Art in the Park activity, Centrue Bank will host a lunch stand with a portion of the profits going to the art festival. Nelson said she is in the process of securing some musical entertainment as well. Festival 56 will weigh in on the fun at the Art in the Park event with an activity dubbed, “Hot Shakespeare.” In honor of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death this year, Festival 56 is sponsoring a free event, which asks those who dare to eat a jalapeno pepper and then read aloud a
pre-selected Shakespearean passage as far as one can, and then find some relief with an ice cream treat to cool the pipes. All of this activity will be captured in good fun in photos and on video that will be posted to Instagram and YouTube. Hot Shakespeare will begin around lunch time. Sisler’s Dairy Products of Ohio has donated the ice cream. After Art in the Park, Festival 56 will continue Hot Shakespeare every Friday through July during Princeton’s Lunch in the Park, also held at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Nelson said Art in the Park coincides the same day as the Living Works Suicide Walk, but neither event will conflict with each other and could possible help boost attendance at both. She said there will be plenty of time for people to attend both events, if they wish. There is no admission fee to attend. For questions or to reserve a vendor space, contact Nelson at 815-879-3000 or the Princeton Chamber at 815-875-2616.
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PRINCETON — To celebrate Midland States Bank sponsorship of the cafe for the month of May, the Princeton Public Library is drawing a winner every Friday at 3 p.m. People can enter the drawing by dropping a business card into the fishbowl at the cafe counter. The first week’s winner will receive a Midland States Bank insulated lunch bag. Stop in throughout the month to see what other Midland States Bank swag will be offered. The Princeton Public Library will offer a smartphone class to its patrons at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will be led by representatives from Illinois Valley Cellular. Each class will cover the same agenda. Patrons are invited to bring in their phones to learn getting to know a smartphone, how to connect to WiFi, basic setup and overview, email, picture messaging, voice mail, the app store and how to download, and button configuration. On Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m., the Princeton Public Library will host a program to teach patrons how to use their iPhone or iPad device to photograph, edit and send pictures. Former Princetonian Jean Lawton will show participants these three basic steps of photography and give everyone a chance to try it for themselves. Attendants should bring their own iPhone, iPad or iPad mini to the workshop. Patrons of the Princeton Public Library may now check out a Roku streaming device to use at home. Three devices will be available and can be checked out for one week only, with no renewals. Included with the device will be a remote control, an HDMI cable and the power cord. Roku is a digital media player that connects to a television in order to stream content (TV shows, movies, videos, etc.) using an existing wireless connection. Patrons must be 18 years old and have a valid Princeton library card to check out the device. Wi-Fi availability and a television with an HDMI port is necessary to operate the device. The library’s Roku devices come equipped with preloaded movies and many popular channels, including A&E, All Fitness, CNET, ESPN, History Channel, National Geographic Kids, PBS, Smithsonian Channel, The Wall Street Journal, The Food Channel and more than 50 others. Borrowers are not allowed to add or remove channels. Devices can be checked out in person or put on hold by accessing their account from the library website, www. princetonpl.org. They must be returned to the circulation desk and should not be placed in the drop box stations. SPRING VALLEY — The University of Illinois Extension will do a Wellness Wednesday Series at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library which is a free program to participants. Each class will be presented by Extension educator Susan Glassman, and recipe samples will be served. Learn some new ways to plan and prepare tasty, healthy summertime foods while keeping the kitchen cool. Each class is from 4 to 5 p.m. The next class will be “Grilling and Summertime Salads” on Wednesday, June 8. The last class will be “Farmers Market Fresh; Cooking with Fresh Vegetables” on Wednesday, July 13. Call the Extension to register at 815-2240889 for the series by June 6 for the June 8 class, and July 11 for the July 13 class. LAMOILLE — The library will be par-
ticipating in the Rebecca Caudill Book Choice Award for 2017. This program is open to children in fourth through eighth grades. Twenty books have been nominated for the award, but each participating child has to read only three of the nominees to vote for their favorite. The Rebecca Caudill group will meet at the library for fun talks, games and snacks, ending with a pizza party and voting in February 2017. The library is also taking part in choosing the Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award. This award will be chosen from 20 nominees and voted on by participating high school students. The program will be conducted in the same manner as the Rebecca Caudill program. If interested in joining either of these groups, contact the library for a list of the nominated books. 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. The Selby Township Library has announced the Summer Reading Program: Read for the Win! All kids ages 3 and up are invited to participate. The program will include activities like Ag in the Classroom, the Forest Park Nature Center, craft day and Library Olympics. Children will be encouraged to read books to earn points. Children who earn enough points will receive prizes at the end of the program. New books this month include: Robert B. Parker’s “Slow Burn by Ace Adkins”; “The 14th Colony” by Steve Berry; “As Time Goes By” by Mary Higgins Clark; “Most Wanted” by Lisa Scottoline; “Extreme Prey” by John Sandford; “What We Find” by Robyn Carr; “Fool Me Once” by Haran Coben; “Family Jewels” by Stuart Woods; and “The Call Heroes Mister: the Jesse White Story” by Rick Davis. TISKILWA — Every Thursday at 10:45 a.m., the library hosts a senior fitness class. Participants focus on balance, endurance, muscular strength, mental clarity and socialization. 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. 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 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number). WYANET — The library’s computer class continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month through May. Dorene Stalter will answer computer questions. The computer classes start at 1 p.m. In June, the Wyanet Library will host an Introduction To Smartphones and Safety Course presented by Illinois Valley Cellular at 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. Smartphone education classes will be free to everyone. Lead speaker will be Rodney Tennison from Illinois Valley Cellular.
Send all your library news to BCR Senior Staff Writer Goldie Rapp at grapp@bcrnews.com.
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Road trip A fan of John Wayne Take a road trip to Winterset, Iowa, to get in on the fun WINTERSET, Iowa — While California lawmakers recently took a pass on designating May 26 as John Wayne Day, Iowans have embraced their native son for decades. And no place more so than in his birthplace town of Winterset in historic Madison County. Celebrating the iconic film star’s birthday as well as the first anniversary of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, the community is pulling out all the stops on May 27 and May 28 for a blowout that promises to exceed all past annual John Wayne birthday celebrations. Drawing fans from literally around the world, this year’s event will include an allhorse street parade featuring mounted drill teams, saddle clubs, wagons and carriages and even the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. The weekend will kick off with an old fashioned barn dance at the Madison County Fairgrounds and will include a 5K run/ walk, breakfast at the firehouse, mounted equestrian drill team performances, a benefit
dinner and auction, and an outdoor screening celebrating the 60th anniversary of “The Searchers” starring John Wayne. Fans of the John Wayne/Maureen O’Hara film classic “The Quiet Man” can attend the dedication of the iconic Irish jaunting car (or sidecar) which appeared throughout the 1952 Academy Award-winning motion picture. On display at the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, this artifact was made available through the generosity of the late actress’s grandson, Conor FitzSimons. “After visiting the birthplace of her lifelong friend and co-star in 2013, my grandmother determined that this would be the ideal facility to exhibit this prized relic from her favorite film of all time,” said FitzSimons. Another cherished family heirloom display is O’Hara’s Connemara shawl which appeared countless times throughout “The Quiet Man” and was lovingly kept in her home for many years after.
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Naperville hosts Civil War encampment NAPERVILLE — Step back in time to a historic Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience first-hand a turbulent time period in our nation’s history from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hundreds of re-enactors participate, staging a battle each day at 2:30 p.m. complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. Learn how the nation changed through the insights of legendary people who made a difference in history. Dayof-event tickets are $15 adults; $10 youth (ages 4-12). Save on advance tickets; children under 4 and Naper Settlement members are free. Visit www.napersettlement. org/civilwardays. In the fight against slavery, Harriet Tubman was one of the most famous abolitionists. Her nickname was “Moses” because she helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to the North and Canada through an extensive network of safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. Actress and historian Pam Welcome, who portrays Tubman, will take visitors on a heart-rending spiritual journey where they will hear about how the institution of slavery affected human beings and how that information correlated with Harriet’s life and her experiences. Welcome has portrayed Tubman for 24 years and feels a deep connection with her. “I think about the horrific trials and tribulations that my ancestors and other African American ancestors had to endure just to survive,” she said. In honor of Tubman’s legacy, the United States Treasury will feature her image on the $20 bill in the year 2020. “It’s a long time coming,” Welcome said. “This country is finally recognizing the integral role that African Americans have played in the struggle to help make this country what it is today.” For the first time, the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band will be performing
Seventh annual Craft Beer Week is May 19-29 CHICAGO — With so many small, local breweries opening around the Chicagoland area, the city’s craft beer scene has developed into a highly-recognizable and well-respected movement. Local breweries are producing some of the most amazing and innovative beers to date. Because of this craft beer boom, beer enthusiasts from all around the country flock to Chicago to experience a craft beer week unlike any other. The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG) celebrates the art of craft beer every year in May for 11 days. Why 11 days? The correct question is, why not? In Chicago, a “calendar week” of craft beer events just doesn’t cut it. The seventh annual Chicago Craft Beer Week (CCBW) is considered an annual calling for all craft beer enthusiasts from around the country. The number of venues participating in CCBW increases annually: From 2011 to 2014, events more than quadrupled with over 300 locations and 600 hosted events throughout the city. Plus, the number of new local breweries in the Chicagoland area has grown by 30 percent from 2015. The CCBW features events at new and familiar craft breweries, brewpubs, beer bars and bottle shops, special beer releases and tap takeovers, and local chef and brewer collaborations. The 11-day celebration kicks off May 19 with the Beer Under Glass (BUG) at the Garfield Park Conservatory, and closes on May
28 with the Welles Park Craft Beer Fest (WPCBF). The CCBW mobile app allows beer drinkers the opportunity to search for beer events in their neighborhood of choice. The app enables the full schedule to be accessible anywhere at any time from a mobile phone. Users can search by neighborhood, date or distance from their current location. Beer Under Glass/VIP begins at 5:30 p.m.; general admission 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Garfield Park Conservatory) Beer Under Glass (BUG) is the official kick-off for the summer beer festival season! An abundance of innovative brews from ICBG craft breweries and small plates from popular restaurants will be available. An anticipated 90=plus breweries are expected to pour. All tickets include craft beer tastings and a sampling glass. Tickets are $60 for general admission, $90 for the VIP experience. Welles Park Craft Beer/VIP begins at noon; General admission 1-5 p.m. in Welles Park. The Welles Park Craft Beer Fest (WPCBF) happens on Saturday, May 28, hosted within Welles Park. Festivities will commence with a VIP event beginning at noon, and general admission between 1-5 p.m. All tickets include craft beer tastings and a sampling glass. Tickets are $60 for general admission, $80 for the VIP experience (includes $10 in food tickets).
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at Civil War Days. Originally mustered in 1861 at State Normal University (now Illinois State University) in Bloomington, the band was re-created in 1996 by musicians from Central Illinois. Band manager Darcy Ackley said, “We will have 16 players dressed in authentic reproduction uniforms that play on antique horns, playing the hits of the 1860s.” The band not only plays music, but there will be commentary about the songs and the Civil War and singing. Their programs are family-friendly, and the band members are very approachable. “We are very excited to be participating in the Naperville event,” she said. “Our motto is ‘History through Music,’ and we live it.” During the presentation, “Rise of the Generals,” learn about many of the important generals before they became famous. “The generals will talk about the beginning of the war, why they chose the side they chose and where they were when the war began,” said Paul Wood, who portrays Gen. Robert E. Lee. “All the officers will be the rank they were when the war began.” Wood said when Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and J.E.B. Stewart graduated from West Point, they swore allegiance to their state, not the United States. “The states pretty much operated independently 150 years ago,” he said. “A lot of them had their own money systems, and they wrote their own laws in many cases. They felt like they were sovereign states and that is why they felt they had a right to leave the union.” Naper Settlement’s historic buildings will be open for touring during Civil War Days. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitwww.napersettlement. org/civilwardays or call 630-420-6010. About Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society: Naper Settlement is an award-winning outdoor museum, nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, set on 12 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville.
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Two generations unite St. Bede Class of ‘66 returns to St. Bede for Legacy Lunch and senior Mass PERU — Members from the Class of 1966 returned to St. Bede, 50 years since their own graduation, to meet their Legacy Class 2016. On May 3, the Class of 1966 was invited to St. Bede to lunch with the graduating Class of 2016 and take part in their special senior farewell Mass. Several classmates, along with their wives, even made the trip from out of state to intermingle with the seniors and dine in the very same refectory they did 50 years before. The special event marked their 50-year graduation from St. Bede for the new Golden Bedans. Held in conjunction with the traditional senior farewell Mass, the Legacy Lunch was a time for the Class of 1966 to re-connect with the school, and also meet and share stories with the Class of 2016. Conversations covered various topics from assigned lunch seating and its menu 50 years ago to college choices, discussion of professional careers and most of all what it means to be a St. Bede Bruin graduate. The day concluded with the traditional school senior farewell Mass in which the Class of 1966 took part in with the entire student body. Members of the Class of ’66 participated with a reading, jointly bringing forth the offertory with other students and senior Zoe Postula and 1966 graduate attorney John Duncan highlighted the Mass during the homily with what has changed in 50 years at St. Bede and what has remained the same. Ray Bauer, who travelled from Texas to
attend, stated, “We, the Golden Bedans, felt special and honored to be a part of the seniors’ special day. I have a renewed sense of pride that I was and am still a Bruin. Many of us that moved out of state lost touch for years, but the education and life lessons that St. Bede instilled in us still permeates our personalities and daily behavior. I’ve told many people that next to my parents, the St. Bede experience was the most influential factor in determining my future behavior and success.” Bauer continued, “Greeting and congratulating the seniors in the line after Mass was a real highlight to the day.” The Class of 1966 spent the remainder of the afternoon discussing homecoming plans and their special class gift to fund a new website for St. Bede that will launch this summer. The men were even able to fit in an unplanned round of golf too as with the day’s reunion the classmates found it hard to say goodbye until October. “I felt proud to be a Bruin again as did the other old guys from my class. We did a lot of reminiscing resulting in a great time. I hope future classes, especially the Class of 2016, enjoy their time to be golden Bruins 50 years from now,” said Terrence Bosshart, who made the trip from Michigan. “Today’s event brings the Class of 1966 back to St. Bede to meet their Legacy Class 2016, and we are proud to begin this new and meaningful yearly tradition,” said Julia Yaklich, development director.
WALNUT — Mark Harkness, president of the Rotary Club of Walnut, announced a portion of the proceeds from the club’s Saturday, May 21, cookout will be donated to the village of Walnut to offset the costs of training Walnut police in the skills necessary to interact with those in a mental health crisis. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is sponsored by the Sauk Area Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), which serves Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties and the surrounding areas. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness. CIT training educates officers about mental illness and teaches communication strategies with those in crisis. The lack of readily available treatment options for those with mental illness has increased the number of encounters police have with mentally ill persons. Key to properly handling and diffusing potential dangerous situations is adequate training ... CIT training. “The Rotary Club of Walnut is proud of its motto: ‘Service Above Self.’ Few people better exemplify that philosophy than local police. Our village
police deal with all sorts of situations. Some of those situations involve a person – whether victim or perpetrator – which require a special skill set,” said Harkness. “The Walnut Rotary is committed to serving the citizens of our community. The May 21 cookout is a great way to thank our local police and to support them by helping to provide resources to get the tools they need to do their job.” Walnut Rotarians will be serving pork chop sandwiches, brats and hot dogs at the Veterans’ Memorial from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Our local police are the first line of defense in times of trouble. There are families in our community who know all too well the importance of equipping our police with the tools they need to handle every situation, including those involving the mentally ill,” urged Harkness. “We hope Walnut comes out to help those families and support the Walnut Police Department.“ The Rotary Club of Walnut meets six times a month at the Walnut Café. For further information on how to become a member of Rotary, contact President Mark Harkness at 815-3793062 or at Mark.harkness@gmail.com.
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Auction Calendar May 20 – Ron and Margaret Moats, tool and tool-related items, 4 p.m., at onsite location of 119 Railroad St., Bureau, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 22 – Sharon Davis estate, like new washer and dryer, handicap scooter, furniture, antiques, collectibles and household, outdoor statues and decorative lawn and garden, 10 a.m., onsite at, 433 S. East St., Sheffield,Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 22 – Sandra J. (Sandy) Tarr, real
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Living Works Suicide Walk is June 4 PRINCETON — The seventh annual Living Works Suicide Walk will be Saturday, June 4, in Princeton. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Darius Miller Park. The walk starts at 10 a.m. and continues to Zearing Park where closing ceremonies will include music by 212, guest speakers, numerous raffle items and a balloon launch. Registration forms are available on Facebook or at the Prouty Building in Princeton.
Prior to the day of the walk, the cost is $20 (includes T-shirt and wristband; it will cost an additional $3 for a 2X or 3X shirt). Children 10 and under walk for free with T-shirts available for $15. On the day of the walk, registration is $25 for an adult ($28 for a 2X or 3X shirt). Children under 10 walk for free and can purchase a shirt for $20. Register early, and join family, friends and the community in remembering loved ones lost to suicide.
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Senior spotlight Daniel Schmitt • Princeton High School Name: Daniel Schmitt. School: Princeton High School Date/place of birth: May 23, 1998, Peoria. Hometown: Princeton. Family: Mom, Patti; Dad, Greg; brother, Andrew. Sports: Baseball. Favorite sport and why: Baseball is my favorite sport because it is an easy sport to get into and is easy to watch and relax. Favorite food and where to get it: Buttermilk pancakes from IHOP. Likes: Baseball, basketball, pretzels, video games. Dislikes: Writing research papers, SSR and sour and spicy stuff. Person with the greatest influence of my athletic career (and why): Derrek Lee, my favorite Cubs baseball player. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My dad, taught me a lot of stuff and I have a similar personality and skills to him. Who would be your dream celebrity prom date: Your mom! Name three historic figures you’d like to meet (and why): Albert Einstein, he had a cool insight of the world; Isaac Newton, smartest man ever; and George Washington, to have a better insight of what life was like. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Refrigerator. The last song I listened to: “Pillowtalk” by Zayn. People would be surprised to know: I learn and think differently. I stay home to watch: “SVU.” When I need luck for a big game, I: Do everything I did for the previous game, exact warm-up, everything. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Jack Bays, he always says stupid stuff. What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He knew what he was doing. Most embarrassing moment: Accidentally sitting in melted chocolate in public and having to walk around all day with a brown stain on my pants. Most unforgettable moment: Hitting a walk-off home run in baseball practice. Ultimate sports fantasy: Playing baseball with the Cubs. What I would like to do in life: Get my CPA and other certifications in college to allow me to get a more wide range of jobs. Three words that best describe myself: Respectable, honest, quiet.
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Did you know? Daniel Schmitt has a twin brother, Andrew, on the PHS baseball team.
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Hall Volleyball Camp SPRING VALLEY — New Hall High School coach Demi Salazar will offer a summer volleyball camp open to all area athletes. The camp includes two sessions. The junior high session will run from 8:30-11 a.m. July 11-14. The high school session will run from 8-11 a.m. July 18-21. Cost for both camps is $35. To register, call Salazar at 815-878-5681 or e-mail to volleyballone@comcast.net.
PHS Baseball Camp
PRINCETON — There will be two sessions for the 2016 Princeton High School Baseball Camp. The first camp will be June 13-17 for grades 3-12 in the 2016-17 school year. Grades 3-5 will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m., grades 6-8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and grades 9-12 from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $30 for grades 3-8 and $40 for grades 9-12. A pitchers and catchers camp will be 9 a.m. to noon June 20-22 for students who will be entering Grades 9-12. Both camps will be held on Prather Field at Princeton High School. Camp instructors will include: Wick Warren, PHS varsity pitching coach and former and current PHS players. To obtain a copy of the registration form, contact coach Warren at wcw1.1978@ gmail.com or visit the Princeton High School website at phs-il.org.
Storm Basketball Camp
Cost for all sessions is $65 ($50 two-plus athlete from one household). Camp forms are available at www.phs-il.org. For more information, contact coach Andy Puck at Andy.Puck@phs-il.org or 815-878-1418.
IVYFL sign-ups
SPRING VALLEY — IVYFL sign-up forms are available at Heartland Bank and Trust in Spring Valley for grades 5-8 next fall from the Hall, DePue, Putnam County and St. Bede feeder schools. Deadline for sign-ups is June 1. Participation fee is $70 and provides a practice T-shirt, game jersey to keep and excess coverage insurance. IVYFL will be participating in the Big 14 Youth Football League with local teams Princeton, Kewanee, Amboy and Bureau Valley among others. For more information, call Jack Boroski at 815-664-4577 or 815-224-7724.
L-O Volleyball Camp
LAMOILLE — The LaMoille/Ohio Volleyball Camp will run June 6-9 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for grades 5-8 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. grades 9-12. Fees are $50 per player, $25 for each additional child from same family. Registration forms can be received by e-mailing hali723@yahoo.com. Forms are due no later than May 25.
Lady Lions Basketball Camp
MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley Storm Boys Basketball Camp will run July 5-8 with grades 6-8 meeting from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. and grades 2-5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The goal of the camp is for each camper to improve individual and team skills, and that the players can take the skills and knowledge they learn to become better players in the offseason. Camp instructors will include BVHS head coach Jason Marquis and staff along with coaches from BVS and BVN. Registration and payment is only available at http://bvboysbasketballcamp2016. eventbrite.com. Register by June 1 and save $10. For more information, contact Marquis at 815-878-4307 or jmarquis@bureauvalley.net.
LAMOILLE — There will be three basketball camps offered through the LaMoille/Ohio Lady Lions program this summer at LaMoille High School. A father and child clinic will be June 4, open to all boys and girls entering grades 1-8 with their father. Cost is $25 and $5 for each additional child. A girls’ day camp will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 27-30. Cost is $40 per camper. Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting. A girls’ team camp open to all high school players will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 6-16. Cost is $60 per camper. Gym will open at 4 p.m. for early-bird shooting. For more information, contact coach Bobby Wilson at 317-755-9495 or via email at bobbywilson@ymail.com.
PRINCETON — Princeton High School Volleyball Camp will be June 6-9 at Pannebaker Gymnasium at Princeton Logan Junior High School. Camp sessions are as follows: Grades 3-6 from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Grades 7-8 from 10 a.m.-noon, Grades 9-10 from 1-3 p.m. and varsity from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College men’s basketball team will host the Little Eagles Basketball Camp Monday through Friday June 13-17 in the gym. Camp for boys in Grades 3-5 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Boys in Grades 6-8 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Head coach Chris Herman, assistant Justin Jacobson and current players will work with participants on fundamentals, offensive team concepts, shooting, ball handling, individual and team defense and league play. Pre-registration is required and will be limited to the first 100 registrants. Registration is strongly encouraged before June 9. Cost of the camp is $70 per player and includes a camp T-shirt. Campers should bring their own basketball. To register, contact Herman at 815224-0593 or the athletic department at 815-224-0472.
Southern Senior Golf
WALNUT — The Southern Senior Golf meets once a week at area golf courses around north central Illinois. It is held on Mondays through Oct. 3 with a couple Tuesdays mixed in for holidays. Start time is 8 a.m. Cost is $25 for 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and prizes. There may be up to 100 players every week, so golfers need to call the club ahead of time to reserve a cart. Stops on the tour include Mendota, Kewanee, Amboy, LaSalle, Dixon and Prophetstown. For schedule of courses, contact Bob Durham at 815-441-2417.
Eagle Run/Walk
PRINCETON — The third annual Eagle Run/Walk sponsored by Princeton Christian Academy will be Saturday, June 11. There are different options available: 5K Run/Walk for 12 and under ($15) and 13 and older ($25), 10K Run 12 and under ($20) and 13 and older ($30) or “Run from your seat” ($25 or more donation). Race fees increase by $5 after May 31. The race will start at 8 a.m. at Zearing Park. Registrations received after May 31 will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. To register, call PCA at 815-875-2933.
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 to 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 and $20 for the youth 5K Run/Walk.
SRR Walking Clinic
LASALLE — Starved Rock Runners will offer a walking clinic from Monday, June 6, through Monday, Aug. 16, at Northwest School in LaSalle. Goals of the clinic are to improve motivation, promote health, fitness and self confidence through a unique training program.
There will be a meeting Monday, May 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Illinois Valley YMCA. For more information, contact Janine Sabib at jenericmom@gmail.com.
St. Bede Family Run/Walk
PERU — St. Bede Academy will host a 3 Mile Family Run/Walk at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Entry fee is $25 postmarked by June 1 and $30 day of race. Check-in/ packet pickup will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the park shelter on campus. To register, go to www.runrace.net. For more information, call Joe Bornac at 815-488-4112 or Dennis Summer at 815-257-3311 or visit 5K@starvedrockrunners.org.
Z Tour Bike Ride
PRINCETON — Registration is underway for this year’s Z Tour Bike Ride. This year’s Z Tour will ride Saturday, July 16, starting and ending at Zearing Park in Princeton. There will be rides offered for 10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles, 65 miles and 100 miles. This event will be held rain or shine. To register, visit www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com.
Ruck Challenge
PRINCETON — The inaugural Bureau County Metro Center Ruck Challenge will be Saturday, June 25. Nick Davis, recreation coordinator at the Metro Center, described the Ruck Challenge as an obstacle course-like event that is a “group effort where everyone starts and finishes together, relying on the team throughout the way,” adding those under 150 pounds will wear a 15-pound ruck sack throughout the event, with those over 150 pounds wearing a 20-pound ruck sack. Davis said participants sign up, but they don’t know where they’re starting until they receive an email from Davis on Friday, June 24. Participants will interact with nature and go against its obstacles by relying on each other. The ruck challenge will be anywhere from four to six miles long and could take three to five hours to complete. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing they’re not afraid to get dirty, and the only way to prepare is to expect the unexpected. The Metro Center Ruck Challenge costs $20 per participant, and registration forms can currently be found on the Metro Center Facebook page, with a link on the Metro Center website coming soon. Participants can sign up until 6 p.m. Friday, June 24. ••• Items for the Happenings section can be emailed to sports@bcrnews.com.
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