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We will remember Residents throughout Putnam and Bureau counties will have the opportunity this Memorial Day weekend to show their patriotism and appreciation to the country’s veterans through numerous special Memorial Day community services. American flags will be waved and placed on the graves of area veterans. Some communities will have special parades and remembrance services. Originally called Decoration Day, the Memorial Day holiday was first observed May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of the Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. IV Scene file photo

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Area towns announce Memorial Day services ARLINGTON — Harold E. Russell 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day services at 9:45 a.m. May 26 at the Calvary Cemetery. BUDA —Buda America Legion Post 261 will conduct Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. May 26 at Hopeland Cemetery, west of Buda. CHERRY — Harold E. Russell Post 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day services at 8:45 a.m. May 26 at the Cherry Miner’s Cemetery. DALZELL — Harold E. Russell Post 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day services at 11:15 a.m. May 26 at the Dalzell Memorial Park. DEPUE —The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4602 will hold Memorial Day services at 11 a.m. May 26 Veterans’ Park. St. Mary’s Cemetery, DePue, will have a Memorial Day Mass at the cemetery at 9 a.m. May 26. Cars should be parked facing north; bring lawn chairs. Coffee and rolls will be served in the parish hall after Mass. In case of rain, Mass will be in the church. DOVER — American Legion Post 125 of Princeton, AMVETS Post 180, VFW Post 4323, American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 and the Princeton DAR will perform Memorial Day honors at the Prairie Repose Cemetery on Route 34 in Dover at 9 a.m. May 26. GRANVILLE — The Granville American Legion will met at 9 a.m. May 26 at the Legion building to get organized. From there, they will march to the Granville Cemetery arriving at 10 a.m. Judge Scott Shore will give the address. HENNEPIN — Hennepin Post 1044 American Legion will be holding Memorial Day services at 9 a.m. May 26 at the Florid Cemetery in Florid and at 11:30 a.m. at the

Riverside Cemetery in Hennepin. LAMOILLE —Harold E. Russell Post 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. May 26 at the Greenfield Cemetery. The guest speaker will be Don Elmore. Pastor Gerald Graham of the First Baptist Church will give the prayer and benediction. LADD — Harold E. Russell Post 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day Services on May 26 at the following times: 8:15 a.m. — Berean Cemetery; 11:45 a.m. — Ladd Cemetery, Ladd; and 12:15 p.m. — War Memorial Park, Ladd. MAGNOLIA — The McNabb and Magnolia American Legion Posts will hold Memorial Day services at 7:30 a.m. May 26 at Caledonia Cemetery At 9:15 a.m., the Posts will lead services at the Magnolia Cemetery with coffee and doughnuts to follow at the fire station. There will be services at Roberts Cemetery at 10:15 a.m., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery 2 at 10:25 a.m. and at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery 1 at 10:40 a.m. MALDEN — American Legion Post 125 of Princeton, AMVETS Post 180, VFW Post 4323, American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 and the Princeton DAR will perform Memorial Day honors at the Malden City Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. May 26. MANLIUS —Memorial Day Services will be held at 10 a.m. May 26 at Mullin Memorial Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. MCNABB — The McNabb and Magnolia American Legion Posts will conduct Memorial Day services at 8 a.m. at Friends Cemetery in McNabb. NEPONSET —Neponset American Legion Post 875 will hold its annual Memorial Day Program at 11 a.m. May 26 in the

Neponset Community Building. This year’s guest speaker is Capt. George Farley from Geneseo. He is an Army Judge Advocate for the U.S. Army Material Command, Redstone, Ala. Farley, an Indianapolis native, enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army Field Artillery in 1989. After completing his initial active duty enlistment, he affiliated with the Indiana National Guard where he continued his military career advancing to the rant of first sergeant. In 2006, he took his commission as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps., serving as a judge advocate at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he deployed with the first of the 25th Styker Brigade Combat Team to Diyala Province, Iraq. After returning to Alaska, Farley was reassigned to the Rock Island Arsenal with the Army Sustainment Command for three years. He is on his last assignment at Redstone Arsenal where he is expected to retire after serving the country for the last 25 years. The American Legion will present the colors, and Neponset Grade School student Celeste Martinez will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Eileen Gunning will be the accompanist to the National Anthem. Pastor Andrew Hopp of Neponset United Methodist Church will give the invocation. The Lincoln Gettysburg Address will be read by Neponset Grade School student Lorainne Tremblay and Tom Blake will read the Roster of Graves listing Neponset area veterans dating back to the War of 1812. Audio and music will be provided by Gregg Gunning of Neponset. After the program, Post 875 will present military ceremonies to honor veterans buried at both Floral Hill and West cemeteries,

then will conclude with taps. Several days before Memorial Day, Jon Pickering will coordinate setting the Avenue of Flags to honor some 160 veterans buried there. Wendell Yepsen will coordinate the setting of small flags at grave marker of all veterans in Floral Hill and West cemeteries. Flags will also line Scott Park and downtown Commercial Street. The Neponset American Legion Post 875 is asking residents to fly the American flag on Memorial Day to express appreciation to all veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford Royal Neighbors of America will conduct its annual Memorial Day services at 2 p.m. June 1 at the Union Cemetery in New Bedford. OHIO — A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. May 26 at the Ohio school gymnasium. The Rev. Gene Vincent of Ohio Lutheran Church will give the address. After the service, participants will walk to Union Cemetery to distribute flowers on veterans’ graves followed by a prayer and the playing of taps. A similar ceremony will then take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery north of Ohio. The Immaculate Conception Church in Ohio will hold an 8 a.m. Mass followed by a rosary at St. Mary’s Cemetery on May 26. PRINCETON — American Legion Post 125 of Princeton, AMVETS Post 180, VFW Post 4323, American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Unit 125 and the Princeton DAR will perform Memorial Day honors beginning at Oakland Cemetery on Park Avenue West at 8 a.m. From there, the group will go to Elm Lawn Memorial Park for services there at 8:30 a.m., then on to Dover Prairie Repose on Route 34 and then to the Malden City

Cemetery. After the graveside services, the group will line up at 10 a.m. at Marquette and North Main streets in Princeton for the parade. Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at Soldiers and Sailors Park after the parade with retired Sgt. Wayne Sapp as guest speaker. Sapp served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 with the Air Mobile Infantry. Legion Post Commander Terry A. DeSalle will be the master of ceremonies. All times are approximate. After the ceremonies at Soldiers and Sailors Park, the public is invited to return to the Legion Hall at 1549 W. Peru St., for light refreshments provided by the General Federated Woman’s Club ladies. SEATONVILLE — Harold E. Russell Post 938, American Legion, Ladd, will host Memorial Day Services at 7:45 a.m. May 26 at Ray Barto Memorial Park. SHEFFIELD —Memorial Day services will be held at 10 a.m. May 26 at Veteran’s School Park. SPRING VALLEY — The American Legion will hold Memorial Day services at 2 p.m. May 26 at Valley Memorial Park, 13312 Illinois Highway 89, Spring Valley. TAMPICO — Tampico American Legion Post 574 will conduct Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. May 26 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A salute and tapes will be performed. Then they will proceed to the Tampico Memorial Cemetery for a salute and taps. TISKILWA — The Tiskilwa Historical Society and Tiskilwa American Legion will hold Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. May 26 in East Park. VAN ORIN —Memorial Day Services will be held at 10 a.m. May 26 at the Bache Chapel in Van Orin. Boy Scout Troop 1055 will post the colors. There will be music and a speaker.

Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall after the service. VARNA — The McNabb and Magnolia American Legion Posts will be conducting Memorial Day services at 10:45 a.m. May 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Varna, followed at 11 a.m. by services at the War Memorial at the grade school. WALNUT — Memorial Day services will be held at 11 a.m. May 26 at the Walnut Cemetery. The Walnut American Legion Post 179 is in charge of the program, and Gary McMullen will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The Walnut Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will give the Pledge of Allegiance. Father Thomas Shaw and St. John’s Catholic Church will give the invocation. Acting Walnut Mayor Dennis Grobe will give the welcome. Jerry Fairbanks will give the memorial address and Josh Monier will present the Gettysburg Address. Ellen Johnson will say the soldier’s prayer. Legion membership awards will be presented to Johnnie Fritz for 50 years of service and Neil Stiver Jr. and Albert Jacobs for 60 years of services. Music will be presented by Derek Grant of Durant, Iowa, and the Bureau Valley North Band. The ceremony will be held rain or shine. The Legion Color Guard and the scouts will march from downtown, through the Avenue of Flags at 10:30 a.m. WYANET — The Wyanet Memorial Day parade will start at 10 a.m. May 26 from the United Methodist Church. Services will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery and conducted by VFW Post 6634 and Auxiliary. The Wyanet Historical Society will sponsor an ice cream and sandwich social after the services at the Wyanet Memorial Park.

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The Downtown Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District presents Gumbo Ya Ya, a two night Mardi Gras party in The District on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. Cajun, Zydeco and Jazz bands will perform throughout the event while Cajun spiced food will be served. Bead tosses, confetti and a French Quarter marketplace also add to the affair. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Reddick Mansion Association will hold a dedication of its pergola at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23. The pergola will be dedicated to Eleanor McClevey. After the dedication and thank your, there will be music in the gardens of the nation and refreshments will be served. The Friends of the Putnam County Education Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian luau at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Celebrations 150, 740 E. U.S. Highway 6, Utica. A cash bar opens at 5 p.m. with a pig dinner at 6 p.m. Dessert will also be served. Tickets are $25 per person and the proceeds will be dedicated to providing education extras for the Putnam County Schools. To reserve tickets, call John Redshaw at 815-925-7546 or email redshawjl@aol.com. St. Margaret’s Auxiliary will be hosting a leather and faux fashion bag and jacket sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, to Thursday, May 29, in the lower lobby of St. Margaret’s Hospital. There will be a selection of leather and faux fashion goods including purses, wallets, briefcases, accessories and much more. Cash, check and Visa, MasterCard and American Express will be accepted. For more information, call 815-6641130. The Hennepin Library will hold a Rangoli art workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. Rangoli is a folk art style from India, created using natural materials such as colored rice, flower petals, sand and colored flowers. Program is ideal for anyone older than 8 years old. The Democratic Party will host its inaugural JFK Dinner, in honor of President John F. Kennedy, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove. A cash bar will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. before the dinner. Secretary of State Jesse White will give the keynote address and Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be in attendance. To purchase tickets for the dinner, contact Kathy Nelson at 815-625-3266.

Upcoming Bucktown artists will hold a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. Second St., Davenport, Iowa. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20 which allows them to a wine tasting featuring five different wines and light snack. The Wine Walk will help support the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Participating art galleries will donate a percentage of their sales to sponsor the NAMIWalk 2014.

The Bureau, LaSalle and MarshallPutnam 4-H will host its second annual Summer Sizzle Shoot in partnership with the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, June 7. The event will include air rifle, archery, shotgun and .22-caliber rifle. For fee information and forms, visit http://web.extension.illinois. edu/blmp/4hss/4236.html. Registration is open to all 4-H Shooting Sports members. For more information, contact Anne Scheel at the Marshall-Putnam U of I Extension office at 309346-2356. Photo contributed

Coffeehouse presents Feldmann Blues guitarist Tom Feldmann will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Princeton Coffeehouse at Open Prairie, UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. The cost is $12 at the door. There will be homemade desserts and fair trade coffee available. Walnut’s Sunset Ridge MX will host the fourth round of the 2014 season of the Mtn. Dew ATV Motorcross National Championship with the AMSOIL ATV Showdown on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Hundreds of riders from across the country will converge on the facility for two days of professional and amateur competition. Events begin at 11 a.m. May 31 and at 9 a.m. June 1. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids on May 31 and $15 for adults and $10 for kids on June 1. A vendor and craft show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Main Street Pavilion in Wenona to support St. Jude. There will be shopping, raffles, face painting, pie throwing, kids crafts and games. Vendors include Tastefully Simple, Norwex, Origami Owl, Paparazzi, Cookie Lee, Pure Romance, Real Time Pain Relief, Jamberry, Flippin Flowers, Pink Zebra, It Works and more. The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815879-5261. The public is invited to attend.

The village of Ladd will hold its town-wide garage sales on Saturday, June 7. Sale maps will be available on June 4 at Casey’s North Central Bank, Ladd Village Hall, the post office and on the village’s website, www.vil. ladd.il.us. For more information, contact the Ladd Village Clerk at 815-894-2440. The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. The program, hand dyed fabric trunk show, will be presented by Natalie Mouow. Guests are welcome to attend for a $5 fee. There will be no workshops during the summer. An Affair with Flair will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at A Hundred Acre Orchard and Market, two miles west of Princeton off Route 6. Sample an assortment of beverages and appetizers from around the world. At 7:30 p.m. there will be an art auction. Additionally there will be a wine pull and chances to win raffle prizes. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Central Bank, Sullivan’s Foods, Spring Valley City Bank and Citizens First State Bank of Walnut. For more information, call 815879-2231 or visit redcross.org/ quadcities.

The annual Illinois Free Fishing Days will be from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp. Keith O’Neil will talk at the Living Works Suicide Walk on Saturday, June 7, in Princeton. He is a former NFL football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants. O’Neil During his professional career, he served as team captain and was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI Championship team. He is currently writing a book and speaking to audiences in the sports, faith and mental health communities. He is also the president and founder of the 4th and Forever Foundation which brings awareness to mental health and funds research for mental illness. The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in the UCC Parish Hall. Freshbaked cinnamon rolls will be served. The Neponset High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Flemish American Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee. Cocktails will be available at 6 p.m. Graduates from the classes of 1939, 1944, 1954, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1989 and 1994 will be honored. The cost is $16.50 per person.

Reservations and payment must be mailed to Neponset Alumni Association, P.O. Box 214, Neponset, IL 61345 and should include the graduation year of those attending. The annual Utica Garden Faire and Walk will he held at the Canal Market in historic downtown Utica from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8. There will be a variety of garden and craft vendors and a plant sale with reasonably priced perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. The Garden Walk includes a selfguided tour of private gardens. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, call 815-6674856 or 815-252-4573 or email club@uticagardenclub.com. The Malden Booster Club will hold a summer celebration fundraiser by hosting a dinner at JT’s Bar and Grill in Cherry from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 9. The cost is $8 for a quarter dark/light chicken or chicken strips, fries and dessert. Tickets are available by calling Becky Mount at 815-303-2761 or Malden Grade School at 815-643-2436; tickets will also be available at the door. Carryouts will be available. The event will also include raffles and a 50/50 drawing. The HOT ROD Power Tour will be at the Isle Casino Hotel, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa, from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12. More than 3,500 hot rods and performance vehicles will come from Crown Point, Ind. The public is invited to see this event. It is free for spectators.

Auction Calendar May 23 – Walter and Kathryn Langan, auto, tools, lawn and garden, furniture and household items, 10 a.m., 16537 1200 N. Ave., Wyanet, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 25 & 26 – Two Day Memorial Weekend Estate Sale, Antique, primitive & modern furniture, antiques and collectibles, auto, rugs, lamps, clocks, artwork, ladies items, coins, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 29 – Dan Spanos estate, collectibles and furniture, 4 p.m., 117 Newell St., DePue, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. May 31 – Eugene Billings estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 15633 500 East Street, Sheffield, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. June 1 – Don and Catherine Herrick estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 319 N. School St., Oglesby, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. June 7 – Morris Onley Estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 11722 2250 East St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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Stage 212 announces ‘Rent’ casting call LASALLE — Director Daniel Haun has announced auditions for Stage 212’s special production of “Rent,” the edgy Tony Award-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, will be at 6:30 p.m. May 28 and 29 at the theater, 700 First St., LaSalle. Call backs will be at 1 p.m. June 1. Haun will be casting eight principals, plus four to eight ensemble members. All auditioners must be at least 18 years old. Auditioners should come prepared with a

one-minute song from a pop/rock musical, excluding “Rent,” which showcases their range and voice, and they should wear comfortable clothes that show off their personality. There will not be a dance audition, so there is no need to wear movement clothes. For more information, those interested in audi-

tioning should visit www. stage212.org. Those who cannot attend auditions in person may submit an online audition through May 25. For more information, email stage212@ att.net. “Rent” will be presented Aug. 7–10. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

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My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden, will headline the June 30 show of Downtown Sound. Opening for her will be the Chicago brother-sister duo White Mystery featuring Alex White and Francis Scott Key White at 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Sound returns to Millennium Park CHICAGO — Downtown Sound, Millennium Park’s popular Monday night music series, makes its return beginning on June 2 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The series will continue on consecutive Monday evenings from June 2 to Aug. 11. There will be no concert on July 28. The series offers an eclectic mix of indie rock music and pop. Highlights of the series for 2014 include Omar Souleyman, Richard Thompson and Robbie Fulks. This year, the city of Chicago will mark Millennium Park’s 10th Anniversary from May 26 to Sept. 1. Join the city for a summerlong celebration featuring Downtown Sound, Loops and Variations and Made in Chicago music series, film series, workouts and much more. At 6:30 p.m. June 2, Robbie Fulks, Chicago’s prodigiously talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, with the soul of a country singer and the mind of a vaudevillian will headline the evening’s entertainment. Opening for Fulks is Steve Dawson, leader of Chicago folk-rock group Dolly Varden, has joined forces with some of the city’s most revered improvising musicians to form a new band called Funeral Bonsai Wedding. At 6:30 p.m. June 9, Omar Souleyman will headline the evening. Hailing from Syria, Souleyman not only changed the vibe of weddings throughout the Middle East with his Shaabi street sound, but also brought it to the West through his notorious late night festival slots. Natural Information Society will open the show. Natural Information Society is the genre-defying project of Chicago bassist Joshua

Abrams. In performance the music revolves around the sound of the guimbri (a Gnawan lute), integrating composition and improvisation to create hypnotic, highly rhythmic and sustained psychedelic environments. Richard Thompson and his Electric Trio will perform at 6:30 p.m. June 16. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. Having cofounded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the 1960s, Thompson and his mates virtually invented British Folk Rock. His last solo album “Electric,” was produced by studio extraordinaire Buddy Miller and released by New West records in February 2013. For his Millennium Park debut Thompson will play a solo acoustic set followed by a full electric set with his trio. The 1998 film “Rushmore” will be shown after the show as part of Chicago Bike Week presented by the Goose Island Beer Co. at 8:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. June 23, singer-songwriter, guitarist, author and DJ Bob Mould will headline the show. Now well into his fourth decade as a singer-songwriter, Mould is as relevant, ferocious and poignant as he has ever. Split Single will open the show. He is the new project from Jason Narducy. Narducy recorded the album, “Fragmented World” with Spoon’s Britt Daniel, and Superchunk / Mountain Goats drummer Jon Wurster to craft a plush collection of rock songs. He will be performing these songs with Chicago musicians

Bob Mould Tim Remis and Jake Smith. At 6:30 p.m. June 30, Shara Worden will perform. She is a multi-instrumentalist and trained opera singer, she’s performed under the experimental-pop moniker My Brightest Diamond for the last seven years. Her new album is released in fall 2014. Chicago brother/sister duo White Mystery, Miss Alex White & Francis Scott Key White, round out the bill with their bombastic rock attack to open the show. Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph Street to the north, Columbus Drive to the east and Monroe Street to the south. Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph), Millennium Lakeside and Grant Park North. Downtown Sound is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and sponsored by 93XRT, Chicago Tribune, Cliff Bar, Goose Island Beer Co., Millennium Garages and Southwest Airlines. For complete details on this and all Millennium Park Music Series news and events visit millenniumpark.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter @Millennium_Park.

PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, has announced two summer programs which together will provide youth from grades K-12 the opportunity to experience and participate in live performances, while immersing themselves in the many aspects of bringing a show into production. Both programs are being mounted in cooperation with Festival 56, which this summer marks its 11th season of bringing outstanding professional theater to local audiences. Camp 56, to be held weekdays from June 23 through July 3, returns to mark its fourth consecutive year of providing a theater-based day camp for young people of primary and middle school age. Once again, camp director Lisa Gadomski will engage campers in a series of fun-filled activities including song, dance, make-up, costuming and visits to and with Festival sets, cast and crew. The culmination of their camping experience will be their

on-stage appearances in the Festival’s production of “Oliver!” The cost to enroll is $100 per camper. Financial assistance may be available to those who demonstrate financial need. Theatre Boot Camp is the re-introduction, after several years’ absence, of a program for highschool aged students with an interest in the dramatic arts. Running for six days beginning July 7, under the direction of Festival 56 co-founder Laura Brigham, the program will combine an opportunity for campers to hone their own performance skills while expanding their understanding of the dramatic arts through exposure to a variety of theatre professionals. The participants will attend three Festival 56 productions, appear in a Festival cabaret and stage their own showcase performance on the final day of camp. The $250 fee includes theater tickets, daily lunches, Friday night dinner and a chaperoned overnight stay at the conclusion of the caba-

ret. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to those who demonstrate financial need. Registration material may be accessed onlined at www.festival56. com. Camp 56 and Theatre Boot Camp are being funded by grants and contributions from the DuPont Pioneer Giving Program, Sun Foundation and Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust (courtesy of the Illinois Arts Council), Church Women United and other local donors, including St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and Open Prairie United Church of Christ. Inquiries may be directed to learningstage@festival56.com.

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Dora and Diego share adventure at the Bettendorf Family Museum Nickelodeon shows’ exhibit opens May 24 BETTENDORF, Iowa — The Family Museum will host its new children’s exhibit, Dora and Diego — Let’s Explore!, from May 24 to Sept. 14. The exhibit features Dora and Diego from Nickelodeon’s preschool series “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” Also included in the exhibit are Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico and Swiper. “Dora the Explorer” follows the adventures of the 7-year-old Latina heroine Dora and her friends in an imaginative, tropical world. “Go, Diego, Go!” stars Dora’s 8-year-old cousin Diego, a bilingual animal rescuer who protects animals and their environment. The exhibit gives children and their families the opportunity to go into the worlds of Dora and Diego to engage in problem-solving and active play. Young children play along as they join an adventure and learn how to solve problems, be a good friend and care for animals and the environment. Spanish vocabulary is incor-

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Photo contributed A child pretends to sail the seven seas on the Pirate Ship. The ship is part of the Dora and Diego — Let’s Explore exhibit. Other items incorporated into the exhibit are the Children play in Isa’s Flowery Garden, a part of the Dora Purple Planet, Rocket Ship, Constellations, Isa’s Flowery Garden, Tico’s Tree and Car, and Diego Let’s Explore! The Bettendorf Family Museum will host the exhibit from May 24 to Sept. 14. Animal Rescue Center and Rainforest Maze.

porated throughout the exhibit to introduce Spanish-speaking skills to preschool children. The exhibit carries the play-along theme of the shows throughout the exhibit as children are encouraged to actively play while they solve problems, share and learn

about the natural world. Favorite friends and places from episodes of Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Do! are incorporated in the exhibit including: the Purple Planet, Rocket Ship, Constellations, Isa’s Flowery Garden, Tico’s Tree and Car, Pirate Ship, Animal Res-

cue Center and Rainforest Maze. The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, Iowa, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum if

closed for major holidays. Admission is $7 for every age 2-59, $4 for adults older than 60 years old, 1-year-old children and active military personnel and their family and free for visitors under 1 year old and all Family Museum members. This interactive travel-

ing exhibition was created by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon, present by the WellPoint Foundation and made possible locally by DHCU Credit Union, Scott County Regional Authority, The Family Museum and Ann E. Whitman.

Tiskilwa Strawberry Festival to expand events on June 14 Townwide garage sales kick off festivities at 8 a.m. TISKILWA — It’s time to mark your calendars for a host of springtime events at year’s Tiskilwa Strawberry Festival on June 14. Several local organizations and businesses have teamed up this year

for a day of fun for the whole community. The new venue, the west lawn of Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, will offer shady comfort for enjoying traditional strawberry short cake hosted by Plow Creek Fellowship

as well as the brand-new Artists and Artisans Festival hosted by Tiskilwa Historical Society, children’s games and musical entertainment hosted by Tiskilwa Community Association, and a few more delightful surprises. The festivities begin bright and early with townwide garage sales at 8 a.m.

A girl (right) enjoys some traditional strawberry short cake at the 2013 Tiskilwa Strawberry Festival. Event-goers will have more to do at this year’s festival on June 14.

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Judy Dyke Here are a few more recipes for people needing smaller quantities for serving 1 or 2 people.

Stuffed Pork Chops 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves 1 tablespoon chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup chicken broth, divided 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 pork loin chops (1 1/4 inches thick) In a skillet, sauté celery leaves and onion in 1 tablespoon of butter until soft. Remove from the heat, stir in bread crumbs, 1/3 cup broth and the seasonings. Mix well. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing from the fat side almost to the bone. Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing into each pork chop. Secure with a toothpick. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Brown the chops on both sides. Place in a greased 11-by-7-inch baking dish. Pour remaining broth over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Thicken pan juices for gravy. Serves 2.

Gardens sought for 2014 garden walk PRINCETON — After this exceptionally long winter, many of us have been thinking of working in our gardens and flower beds. While you are making your plans for planting, you may want to consider having your garden on the 2014 Bureau County Garden Walk. The event will be July 12 (rain date July 13) and will feature several gardens in Princeton and in the surrounding communities. Princeton Tourism and Bureau County Tourism are working together to put on this semi-annual event. To have your garden be one of the locations on the walk, call Joni Hunt, Princeton Tourism, at 815-875-2631 for a garden in Princeton or call Kathy Costerisan, Bureau County tourism coordinator, at 815-866-3606 (after 4 p.m.) for gardens in areas outside of Princeton. These can be vegetable gardens, flower gardens or even yards with ponds and waterfalls. The garden walk is free to the public. There will also be something new added during

Chicken Vegetable Potpie 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup water 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup cubed cooked chicken 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of chicken soup, undiluted Pastry for single crust pie (9 inches) In a saucepan, cook the carrots, potato, onion and celery in water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the peas, chicken and soup. Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart deep baking dish. Roll our pastry to fit top of dish. Place over filling. Trim. Seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Serves 2.

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2 small red potatoes, cubed 1/2 medium carrot, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups half and half cream 1 6-ounce can boneless skinless salmon, drained and flaked 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn 1/4 cup teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme In a large saucepan, sauté the potatoes, carrot and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat, stir in remaining ingredients. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serves 2.

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PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, May 22, Learning Stage, the educational committee of Festival 56, will meet at 4 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. a Talk About will be held on “Downton Abbey” and an Edwardian Tea/ Murder Mystery will take place. This is a free event, but registration is required. Call 815-875-1331, ext. 2213, or stop by the circulation desk. Period/evocative dress welcome. Monday, May 26, the Princeton Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 27, a preschool story time will be at 10:30 a.m. and feature a jellyfish craft. Also Tuesday, a Talk About will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature David Deutsch, who has been brewing beer for a number of years and will discuss his hobby and how one gets started as a home-brewer. Wednesday, May 28, the Festival of Short Films of Children’s Stories by Logan Junior High eighth-grade Applications students will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, a Wizards & Wonder Faire planning meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. The Faire is being planned for Aug. 16. All interested individuals, organizations and vendors are welcome to attend. For more information, call 815875-1331, ext. 2213, or email rmccutchan@princetonpl.org. SPRING VALLEY — Until May 30, the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is displaying models of

tanks, helicopters, jeeps, airplanes and ships such as USS Arizona, USS CV 65 Enterprise, HMS Hood, and P.T. 109. These models are on loan from Spring Valley resident Victor Croasdale. After May 30, he will change the display to World War II-themed, with a countdown to D-Day. Mark the calendar for June 6, when Croasdale will be at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to discuss the events leading up to and including D-Day to commemorate the 70th anniversary. Also at the library: Monday, May 26, the library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 27, story time will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and participants will make finger puppets. Saturday, May 31, the library will host a movie day from 10 a.m. to noon. Bingo and popcorn will be available. Also, the library has a large children’s book sale going on with the price for each book being 10 cents each. LAMOILLE — It’s time to clean out those lockers and return overdue items at the LaMoille-Clarion Public Library. Amnesty Days will end on Saturday, May 24. Return all items, and pay no fines. Monday, May 26, the library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, June 2, the library’s summer reading sign-up begins today.

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Friday, June 6, the library will have a kick-off program for Paws to Read at 10 a.m. Forest Park Nature Center from Peoria will be at the library with a live animal and lots of fun animal facts. Always wanted to learn a foreign language? The library now has books and audio CDs for learning Spanish, French and German in three levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced. OHIO — Wednesday, June 4, the Ohio Public Library’s summer reading program will kick-off at 4 p.m. when Deb Moreland of Furry Friends stops in to show patrons all her different animals. This year’s summer reading theme is Paws to Read. The library will have weekly meetings after the kick-off on Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. For a full listing of activities and to sign up, stop by the library. DEPUE — The Selby Township Library has been awarded a grant for their summer reading program — Todos son Bienvenidos! The program provides Hispanic materials in Spanish, bilingual and English, as well as programming which will be of interest especially to Hispanic families. As part of the program, the library will host ESL classes beginning in June. Another summer reading program at the library will be Summer Fiesta! The program will encourage children to read and earn prizes. There will be special programs including craft days, a program from Ag in the Classroom, Paws to Read from the Forest Nature Center and a puppet show. BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as fax and copier service. For more information, call library Director Rose Thompson at 815-659-3283. LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will soon be

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under the new direction of Cristy Stupegia. Current library Director Laura Frizol will be leaving at the end of May. PERU — Tuesday, June 17, the Peru Public Library will host Rachael Mullen from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An active genealogist for over 30 years, Mullen is an expert in English research. Presenting workshops since 1986 on English parish records, wills and basic English research, Mullen has presented at the Newberry Library and the Illinois State Genealogical Society. While aimed at the beginner, more experienced genealogists will find Mullen’s presentation an energizing boost to research. The free presentation will be held in the main reading area, adjacent to the library’s local history and genealogy collection. MAGNOLIA – Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or receive help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects. Join the Magnolia Branch Library on June 17, when Leslie Goddard, as Violet Jessop,

recounts her experience as a Titanic survivor. When the HMHS Britannic sank during World War I, few survivors emerged with a toothbrush. Violet Jessop, however, had hers, remembering what she had missed after the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the Britannic’s identical sister ship, in 1912. The only verified person to have survived both sinkings, Jessop tells unforgettable stories of the terrifying disasters and gives a fascinating glimpse at the passengers and activities on the most glamorous luxury liners of their day. Presented in first-person, this program introduces audiences to Violet Jessop and explores her life and times. The program starts at 5:30 p.m. “Titanic Survivor Violet Jessop” is the third program in the Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, “Traces & Byways Discovered.” For more information, call the Magnolia Branch at 815-869-3038. Funding for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly. MCNABB – Stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more during preschool story times. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5. Patrons can come

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What do you feel Memorial Day is all about? Memorial Day is Monday. Students in Val Peterson’s fourth-grade class at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin were asked to answer the following question: What do you feel Memorial Day is all about? “Memorial Day is a day to remember people who served in the military. I thik Memorial Day is to think about and to honor the people who survived and didn’t survive in the military. Thank you for keeping us safe.” — Laci Calkins

“I think Memorial Day is about the men and women who served us. The people who served in the military were loyal and were nice to serve for the U.S.A. I think we should all pray for all the nice things they do for us so that we are a free country.” — Alyssa Keigley

“I think Memorial Day is about being free and honoring everyone who has died or has fought for our country. Memorial Day is also thanking everyone who has served in the military. To anyone who served thank you for your loyalty and bravery.” — Grace Ebel

“Memorial Day is a day to remember the people “Memorial Day is thank- who fought for us. I want ing the military for making to thank everyone in the our country a beter place, military who keep us safe. and I thank the military for It is also about honoring all the hard work to try to everybody who died trying save our country.” to help us.” — Caleb Kresen — Abigail Vacca

“I think Memorial Day is about honoring the people who fought for our country. Memorial Day is about thanking the people who are serving our country. Memorial Day is also about remembering the peoople who died fighting for our country. — Faith Pack

“I think Memorial Day is a great way to celabrate the men and women who died for us. It is also about honoring men who served for us. I am very lucky to have a military like the U.S.A.” — Clayton Wellenreiter

“Memorial Day, to me, means that we are always here to help those that got hurt fighting for us. It’s a day to give thanks to those that were in the military. So please take some time to thank people who are still fighting for us or people who did fight for us.” — Renae Ramey

“What Memorial Day means is a day to honor all the people in or have been in the military. It is also a day to thank all in the military. Hope you have a great Memorial Day.” — Eli Postula

“Memorial Day means that we are thankful for our military.” — Dillon Church

“Memorial Day is all about the people who have served in the military. Or about people who make the United States a free country. It is also about people serving our country right now.” — Ferdese Zulbeari “Memorial Day is a day to remember soildiers in the Army, Navy, or Marines. On Memorial Day people put flags and flowers on soildiers graves. At 3:00 on Memorial Day you are supposed to take a moment of silence.” — Connor Brooker

“Memorial Day is a time to think of people serving our country. Thanks for fighting hard for us and the ones that died fighting. Thanks for honoring and helping others and to servive and care for people but yourself.” — Hayden Joop “I think Memorial Day is all about thanking all the soldiers for what they have done for this country. I don’t think America would survive without the military. So we should all take a moment on Memorial Day to thank all the soldiers that served for this country.” — Linzee Fay

“Memorial Day is about thinking of people who helped are country. It is a time to say thanks. And it is taking the time to think of the people who didn’t survive.” — McKinley Cwikla

“Memorial Day is about thanking the people who served our country. Memorial Day is also about decorating peoples graves that served for us. Also at 3:00 on Memorial Day you’re suppose to take a moment of silence.” — Drake Smith

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Senior Spotlight Rachel Frank • Princeton High School

Name: Rachel Frank. Nickname: Rach. School: Princeton High School. Date/place of birth: March 18, 1996/Spring Valley. Hometown: Princeton. Family: Scott and Patti Frank and Ryan, brother. Sports: Volleyball and soccer. Favorite sport and why: Volleyball, because of all the many friendships and experience I have gained through my career. Likes: Fettucini Alfredo from Olive Garden. Favorite food and where to get it: Fettucini Alfredo from Olive Garden. Likes: Starbucks and hanging out with friends and shopping. Dislikes: Snakes and writing papers. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Puck, because he always pushed me to do my best. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My parents, because they give so much encouragement and support me in whatever I do. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: cat Casey. The last song I listened to was: Red Lights. People would be surprised to know: I have a scar on my leg from running into a barbed wire. I stay home to watch: Law and Order SUV. When I need luck for a big game, I: Watch Law and Order with Mollie and Michelle.

Rachel Frank says PHS volleyball coach Andy Puck “always pushed me to do my best.”

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The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Taylor Clark, because anything she says is hilarious. Most unforgettable moment: Putting a million sticky notes on coach Gray’s truck before practice. What I would like to do in life: Have a job that I enjoy and love.

Sunset Ridge will host fourth annual walks WALNUT — On May 30 and June 20, Sunset Ridge MX Park in Walnut will host its fourth annual Susan G. Komen Track Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. The events, which raised more than $8,000 last year for the Quad Cities and Memorial Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation, are expected to attract between 200 and 300 participants each. National race teams riding at Sunset Ridge also contribute to the fundraiser. Jan Pistole, co-owner of Sunset Ridge MX, says the events attract local walkers, as well as family members and friends of ATV and MX racers who will be at the track on those days cheering on riders who are participating in the ATV National Practice and Loretta Lynn Regional Qualifier practice sessions. “We are fortunate to have wonderful participation from people from across the country who enjoy a chance to get out and walk the 1.8 mile motocross track at the end of a long day of supporting their friends who are practicing for national races. Since every dollar raised goes to support our local affiliates, we also look forward to welcoming local citizens who support the efforts of this very important organization,” Pistole said. The walks will begin at 5 p.m. on May 30 and on June 20, at the conclusion of the practice sessions for each race event. Pre-registration is available prior to May 19 for the first event or June 9 for the second event, online at www.sunsetridgemx.com or at the

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A look at the upcoming area sporting events: Thursday, May 22 Baseball: Princeton vs. Riverdale/Erie-Prophetstown winner( BV 2A regional), 4:30 p.m. Track: Girls 1A State prelims in Charleston. Friday, May 23 Softball: Princeton Fastpitch Church League Bible Church vs. People’s Church, 7:30 p.m. Tennis: Boys - Sectional at Ottawa, tba. Track: Boys - Princeton at Mendota 2A Sectional, 3:30 p.m., BV, DePue, Hall, Ohio, PC, St. Bede at Erie 1A Sectional, 4 p.m.; Amboy/LaMoille at Oregon 1A Sectional, 4 p.m. Track: Girls 2A State prelims in Charleston. Saturday, May 24 Baseball: BV 2A regional finals, 10 a.m., PC 1A

regional finals. Softball: St. Bede 2A regional finals, 10 a.m., Henry 1A regional finals, Serena 1A regional finals, 11 a.m. Princeton Fastpitch Church League - St. Matthew’s vs. Bunker Hill, 6 p.m., St. Louis/Covenant vs. Methodist, 7:30 p.m. Track: Girls 1-3A State finals in Charleston. Tuesday, May 27 Softball: Byron 2A sectional semifinals, 4:30, 7

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prelims in Charleston. Friday, May 30 Track: Boys 2-3A State prelims in Charleston. Saturday, May 31 Baseball: Morrison 2A sectional finals, 10 a.m., Granville 1A sectional finals, 11 a.m. Softball: Byron 2A sectional finals,10 a.m. Granville 1A sectional finals, 11 a.m. Track: Boys 1-3A State finals in Charleston.

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Men’s basketball league PERU — The Illinois YMCA is offering a men’s corporate 5-on-5 basketball league to be played on Wednesdays after 5:30 p.m. beginning June 4. There will be an A and B division. The team fee is $325 per fee and there is a $20 non-YMCA member player fee. For more information, call the Y at 815-223-7904.

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Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut will host the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship, the world’s longest-running and most prestigious ATV racing series, on May 31 and June 1.

Dew it up right Sunset Ridge to host the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National WALNUT – The Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship, the world’s longest-running and most prestigious ATV racing series, will visit Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut on May 31 and June 1. The 2014 season marks the 30th year of this unique championship, which will visit some of the most well-known motocross tracks in the country over the course of a nine-round schedule that will ultimately crown a national champion. Walnut’s Sunset Ridge MX, will host the fourth round of the 2014 season with the AMSOIL ATV Showdown. Hundreds of riders from across the country will converge on the facility for two days of rugged competition for both professionals and amateurs alike. Sunset Ridge MX is a wide-open track. With man-made jumps and sweeping turns, it offers lots of room to move around. Wide bowl turns can be found here, which lend themselves to high speeds, while the soil is sandy and can rob riders of dearly needed horsepower. This is more of a technical track that favors very skilled riders. This northeastern Bureau County facility is a real racers’ favorite, and it offers excellent views of the action for the fans. Sunset Ridge also serves as the home track for defending ATVMX Champion Chad Wienen, and his fan base will be sure to turn out in great numbers and make plenty of noise for their Illinois favorite. Wienen, the reigning back-to-back AMA Pro ATV Champion, and his self-

Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross Nationals Where: Sunset Ridge,MX, Walnut. When: May 31, June 1

owned Wienen Motorsports race team will lead a talented field of competitors into action, including former champions John Natalie and Josh Creamer, in addition to a long list of talented challengers like Thomas Brown, Joel Hetrick, and Josh Upperman. The Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross NationalChampionship is the world’s premier showcase of four-wheeled off-road racing talent. The physically demanding sport forces riders to navigate a variety of obstacles as fast as possible over the course of two 15 minute motos, while controlling a 400-pound machine and battling alongside 20 other competitors with the same common goal. It’s a true battle of man, machine and the will to win, and the mental and physical strength needed to become a champion makes these riders some of the toughest athletes on the planet. The fourth round of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship from Sunset Ridge MX kicks off on Saturday, May 31st, and continues on Sunday, June 1st, with a full slate of action throughout each day.

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley High School Boys Basketball Camp will be held June 10-13. There will be sessions for Grades 2-5 from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., grades 6-8 from 10 am. to noon and high school as noted on the BVHS summer schedule. Cost is $40 if registered by May 30 ($50 after). All campers will receive a Storm basketball and T-Shirt. Checks may be made sent to Jason Marquis, BVHS, Box 329, Manlius, Il. 61338. For more information, call 815445-4004.

PHS girls camp PRINCETON – The Princeton High School girls basketball camp will be held July 7-11 for incoming grades 3-12. Brochures are available at PHS and online at www.phs-il.org. Cost is $55. For more information, call PHS at 815-875-3308 or coach Kevin Hieronymus at 815-866-9402.

Jimmy D Golf Outing SPRING VALLEY — The 32nd annual Jimmy D Golf Outing will be held July 13 at Spring Creek Golf Club and Deer Park Country in Oglesby. The event is named for James A. Jimmy D” DeAngelo, who died in 1983 at the age of 37

Walks From Page 9 track for $15. After those dates, the cost is $20 per registration. For those that would like to participate in both events, registration will be $25. All participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag the day of the event. Sunset Ridge MX is located at 24558 1100 East St. in Walnut. Directions are available on the park’s website.

after fighting cancer. It was the wish of Jimmy and his family to raise funds to help cancer patients. Last year’s event raised $18,000 for area patients, and over the past 31 years, it has raised more than $638,000. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Esophageal and Colon Cancer Center under construction of St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. The committee is seeking hole sponsors for $100 and cart sponsors for $25. For more information about sponsorships, or to sign up to play golf in the event, call Diane Janz at 815-6647260.

PCA 5K Run/Walk PRINCETON — Princeton Christian Academy will host its inaugural 5K Eagle Run/Walk at 8 a.m. June 14, starting and finishing at Zearing Park in Princeton. The purpose of the race is to raise needed funds for the school to purchase new bleachers for the PCA gymnasium. The race is open to people of all ages who will compete in several different age categories for medals. Those who prefer to walk are encouraged to participate in a non-competitive way. This is a family friendly event for all ages. Little ones who cannot run/walk a 5K distance can ride along in a stroller for free. Several food vendors, a band and other exhibits will be set up at Zearing Park for the convenience and entertainment of the participants and supporters of the race. Those interested in running or walking in the Eagle 5K may register online at eaglerun5k.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaglerun5k. Prizes will be awarded for best times in each category and for overall winners; everyone who registers will get a T-shirt.

Local participants who come out May 30 for the Walk will receive a halfprice coupon to return for the racing on May 31. The world’s best ATV proriders will be converging at Sunset Ridge for the annual ATV Showdown that weekend. “We are looking forward to challenging ourselves and everyone involved to go beyond our contribution in 2013. We all know or will know someone who has been impacted by this devas-

tating disease, and the goal is to raise money to help researchers eradicate it for future generations,” Pistole said. For those who are unable to walk the track but who wish to participate, Sunset Ridge will offer shuttle transportation across the 1.8 mile course. Onsite registration for those who wish to register the day of the event will begin at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the track at 815379-9534.

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