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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Vol. 8 No. 45

Are you ready for boating season?

Tom Nesti (left) of Spring Valley and Norm Raffety of Hennepin get Raffety’s boat ready for the summer. As warmer weather sets in, it’s important for those who enjoy a day on their boat to practice safe boating measures. Keep an eye on the weather; make sure everyone aboard has a life jacket or a personal flotation device; and leave someone with a float plan saying where you’re going and how long you expect to be gone.

For more tips, visit http:// takemefishing.org.

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Taste of Chicago announces headliners CHICAGO — The city of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 34th annual Taste of Chicago, July 9-13 in Grant Park. Admission is free, and festival hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“We are thrilled to announce this fantastic lineup of performers for this year’s Taste of Chicago,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “The free admission Taste draws a million plus residents and visitors to downtown Chicago each summer to experience award-winning entertainers while enjoying a taste of Chicago’s diverse culinary scene.”

Tickets for the seating area at the Petrillo Music Shell went on sale on May 22 at the Taste website, tasteofchicago.us.

AWOLNATION will headline the Petrillo Music Shell on July 9 to kick off the Taste of Chicago.

The dynamic electronic rock band was formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno, formerly of Under the Influence of Giants, Hometown Hero and Insurgence. The band’s 2011 debut album “Megalithic Symphony” includes the mega hits “Sail,” “Not Your Fault” and “Kill Your Heroes.” The band is currently working on a second studio album and they released two new songs from that album, “ThisKidsNotAlright” and “Some Kind of Joke.”

The alternative rock band Saints of Valory from Austin, Texas, is set to open for AWOLNATION on July 9. The band is fronted by lead singer and bass guitarist Gavin Jasper, along with guitarist Godfrey Thomson, drummer Gerard Labou and keyboardist Stephen Buckle.

The band’s most recent album, “Possibilities” in 2013 via Atlantic Records, includes the hits “Long Time Coming” and “Neon Eyes (Into the Deep).”

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Performers for the 2014 Taste of Chicago include Nickle Creek (clockwise from above), Janelle Monáe, Jeff Tweedy and Saints of Valory.

Janelle Monáe, the award-winning songwriter, performer, producer and “avant-garde funkstress” will headline the Petrillo Music Shell on July 10, presented by Illinois Lottery. With her 2013 album “The Electric Lady,” Monáe presents a collection inspired by her life experiences while the powerful women in her life were inspiration for the first single “Q.U.E.E.N.” Her “superpowers” are sure to be on full display for Chicago fans.

The musical universe of Gary Clark Jr. will take over Taste when he opens for Monáe on July 10 with his soulful sounds. The 2014 Grammy Award winner for “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for “Please

Come Home” from his debut album “Black And Blu” has been hailed by the New York Times as “the next Hendrix.” Entertainment Weekly said of Clark, “Every generation has its chosen one and right now, this is Clark’s time.”

Nickel Creek, the Grammy Award-winning root music trio, is celebrating 25 years as a group and has returned to the stage after a seven-year hiatus. They’ll perform for Taste-goers on July 11, the concert is presented by Bud Light. Their 2002 album “This Side” garnered a “Best Contemporary Folk Album” Grammy and was followed by successes that led to their decision to take a break to grow musically and personally away from the

spotlight. With their new album, “A Dotted Line,” the musical strengths of violinist Sara Watkins, mandolinist Chris Thile and guitarist Sean Watkins foresee an exciting future for this trio.

Twelve-time Grammy Award-winner Emmylou Harris will grace the Petrillo stage on July 11. Just off her 2014 award-winning collaboration, ‘Old Yellow Moon’ with Rodney Crowell, Harris is one of the most prominent harmony vocalists and songwriters of our time. As a legendary American musician, Harris’ performance at the Taste of Chicago will be a special treat.

Opening the Petrillo Music Shell on July 11 is Oklahoma native Parker

Millsap. Millsap, who was brought up in the Pentecostal church, first picked up the guitar at age 9, the now 21-year-old singer/ songwriter delivers a powerful show with the fireand-brimstone fervor of a preacher. Most recently, Millsap was cheered at South-by-Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, with a vigorous performance and was the talk of the festival.

Chicago’s Jeff Tweedy is one of America’s most accomplished musicians and on July 12 he will bring his brand of contemporary rock to Taste of Chicago, presented by 93XRT. Best known as the founder and leader of Wilco, Tweedy tours quite often as a solo artist. Showcasing his tal-

ent as a songwriter with a 400-plus collection of songs to pull from, he also displays his skill on the guitar, a charismatic stage presence and a unique sense of humor. Additional artists will be announced at a later date.

Aloe Blacc will bring the mega hit “Wake Me Up” and “The Man” from his recent album, “Lift Your Spirit.” “Wake Me Up,” which he sang and cowrote for Swedish DJ Avicii, was a No. 1 hit in 102 countries and garnered more the 320 million hits on YouTube. Headlining the Petrillo stage on July 13, Blacc has proven himself as an adventurous singer/songwriter, who started as a rapper while pushing further into folk, soul and pop fusion with incisive lyrics, huge hooks and feel good grooves.

With more than 250 million albums sold worldwide, reggae superstars the Wailers will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Legends album featuring their greatest hits when they open for Blacc on July 13.

Best known for their legendary collaboration with Bob Marley, the Wailers are considered the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition. The Wailers have performed for an estimated 24 million people across the globe.

Taste of Chicago is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and sponsored in part by Aquafina, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Bud Light, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Transit Authority, Communications Direct, CLTV-Chicagoland’s Television, Eli’s Cheesecake Co., Gallo Family Vineyards, Humana, Hyundai, Illinois Lottery, LaGrou Distribution System, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Pepsi, Radio Disney AM 1300, Shoreline Sightseeing, Southwest Airlines, WGN-Television, WTTW 11’s Check, Please and 93XRT. For more information on the 34th annual Taste of Chicago, visit tasteofchicago.us.

¡Viva la Fiesta! returns to Brookfield Zoo

Celebration honors Hispanic culture BROOKFIELD — This June, guests visiting the more than 2,000 animals spread over the 216 acres at the Brookfield Zoo can add even more excitement and diversity to their trip during the zoo’s ¡Viva la Fiesta! from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7-8 and June 14-15.

This four-day event invites guests of all ages and backgrounds to join in the festivities at the zoo’s East Mall to sample authentic Hispanic Foods and refreshments and to enjoy local bands and dancers representing South American, Central America and the Caribbean. There will also be artists and artisans. Roam-

ing animals native to those regions will add to the festivities.

The multinational menu selections include charrasco steak sandwiches and empanadas from Brazil; ropa vieja with rice from Puerto Rico; Cuban sandwiches and moros y cristianos from Cuba; tostadas de pollo, carne asada tacos, churros, and buñuelos from Mexico; and several different flavors of paletas.

To add to the celebration, guests can wash down the delicious food with a variety of beverages, including a selection of beers and wines from throughout Latin America, chelada, sangria, piña coladas and manzanita sol apple.

Also joining in the celebration on the East Mall will be DJ Alex Perez “El Dracula,” who will keep the festivities going between performances with current chart-topping songs. Representatives of the Mexico Tourism Board will highlight special holiday destinations on June 7 and 8. ¡Viva la Fiesta! is free with general admission. General zoo admission is $16.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 3-11 and seniors age 65 and over. Children 2 and under are free. ¡Viva la Fiesta! is presented by Dulcelandia and Visitmexico. com. For more information about the festival, visit Photo contributed www.CZS.org/Events or Traditional Hispanic dancers perform at the Brookfield Zoo’s ¡Viva la Fiesta! call 708-688-8000.

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‘Surfin’ USA’ at the Bureau County Fair The Beach Boys tickets will go on sale June 7 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Fair will present The Beach Boys at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Tickets will go on sale June 7.

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly, that every pop act since has been in its debt.

Happily for us all, The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. And now in 2013, its Capitol Records release, “Sounds of Summer” (RIAA certified triple platinum with over three million in sales and climbing), and it’s companion “The Warmth of the Sun” marks a resurgence in Beach Boys interest that has again rocked the world.

Even more than the Beatles, The Beach Boys found through their music the key to unfading youth — and they made copies for everyone. To these guys, the beach isn’t just a place where the surf comes to play — it’s where life is renewed and made whole again.

Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events worldwide.

In 1974, Mike Love’s concept album “Endless

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Summer” ignited a second generation of Beach Boys fans and stirred a tempest that rocked the music world.

Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston (Barry Manilow’s “I Write the Songs) joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/ bass, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded as a singersongwriter, Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock’s elite artists.

Had this band been less committed to its art and its fans, it could have retired from the field with honor at dozens of points along the way, confident that it had made a lasting contribution to world culture. It could have rested on the success of the epoch-shifting “Pet Sounds” masterpiece in 1966 ... or after recording Love’s co-written Golden Globe nominated “Kokomo” in 1988 and seeing it become its best selling single ever ... or after being inducted that same year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... or after watching its worldwide album sales blow past 100 million ... or after

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winning the NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 (along with The Who, Bob Marley, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr. and Les Paul). And still, The Beach Boys continue to have fun, fun, fun, with no end in sight. In 2012, The Beach Boys scheduled a 74-concert date limited 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour which was scheduled as a limited run reunion tour and ended in the United States July 15 and internationally on Sept.

28, in which the original members reunited and released “That’s Why God Made the Radio.”

The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts, their highest chart position in 37 years and an unprecedented milestone.

The Beach Boys are led

by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Christian Love, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. This tour will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.

Few, if any, acts can match The Beach Boys’ concert presence, spirit and performance. They were center stage at Live Aid, multiple Farm Aids, the Statue of Liberty’s

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100th Anniversary Salute, the Super Bowl and the White House. On one day alone — July 4, 1985 — they played to nearly 2 million fans at shows in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Love’s role as the band’s front man sometimes overshadows his stature as one of rock’s foremost songwriters.

“Surfin’,” The Beach Boys’ first hit came from his pen. With his cousin, Brian Wilson, Love wrote the classics “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls” and the Grammy nominated “Good Vibrations.” Years later, he showed he still had the lyrical chops by co-writing the irresistible and chart-topping “Kokomo.”

On The Beach Boys’ near horizon is another national/world tour and continued charity activities through Mike Love’s Love Foundation, which supports national environmental and educational initiatives. Love and The Beach Boys’ recent efforts raised over a quarter of a million dollars for the Red Cross to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and made additional contributions to the disaster relief in Haiti.

Princeton Community Band opens 10th season June 1 PRINCETON — The Princeton Community Band will begin its 10th anniversary season with a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

Mementos from the world premiere concert of “The Red Covered Bridge” will be presented to city of Princeton officials.

Also featured will be a snare drum trio with band accompaniment.

“Haskell’s Rascals” will feature snare drum soloists Rachel Payton, Aaron Nelson and Francis Lucente. Dave Peterson will guest conduct the trio.

Other music for the program includes “Call to Victory,” Love Me Tender/Hound Dog” and “In the Shining of the Stars.” The concert will conclude with a performance of “The Red Covered Bridge.”

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The Princeton Community Band will open its 10th season on Sunday.

The concert is free.

Lawn chairs are suggested. Refreshments will be available.

Two concerts open Peoria Municipal Band season PEORIA — The Peoria Municipal Band, under the direction of David Vroman, will begin its 77th season of summer concerts at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Glen Oak Park Amphitheater in Peoria and follow at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the Peoria Warehouse District.

At Sunday’s concert, the Peoria Fire Department Color Guard will be on hand, Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis will narrate the first half of the program and a select number of high school musicians will perform in a salute to Peoria area high schools.

Featured vocalist Libby Snyder and the trombone section will perform a rendition of “Lassus Trombone.”

On Wednesday, the Warehouse District performances will begin.

These concerts are pre-

sented at the corner of Water and State streets each Wednesday. Libby Moore will be the featured vocal soloist and the Peoria Municipal Band Dixieland Band will be featured in a Dixieland Salute.

Concerts in Glen Oak Park will be on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 3, 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3 and 10. Concerts in the Warehouse District will be on June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The 2014 Peoria Municipal Band Summer Season consists of 27 concert performances by a band of 50 musicians.

For more information, contact David Vroman, band director, at 3039677-2605, George Graves Jr., band manager, at 309691-3318 or Liz Driscoll, band publicity coordinator, at 309-697-2275 or 309-635-6389.

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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.

This Week Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s annual cancer survivors breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the First Congregational Church, 1431 Fourth St., Peru. Cancer survivors and their friends and families are invited to attend. Nancy Jackson, a Relay for Life coordinator and cancer survivor, will be the featured speaker and Ellen Vogelgesang-Prall will provide the music. There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is requested. To pre-register, call 815-780-3337.

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 815-879-5261. The public is invited to attend.

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.

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.

Upcoming Spring Valley will hold its citywide garage sales from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 7. Maps will be available at the city clerk’s office on June 3. There is no charge to participate. Send name, address and when the sale will be by June 2 to the city clerk at 215 N. Greenwood St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

The village of Ladd will hold its townwide 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 Princeton Veterans Group will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 1, at the American Legion building. Tickets are available from any Princeton veteran or by calling the post home at 815-872-1171; some tickets will be available at the door. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, cold cereal and beverages. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for ages 8 and over.

There will also be a 50/50. This is a major fundraiser for the group so they can continue to support their veterans projects.

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 auc-

A vendor and craft show will be held

tion. 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 815-879-2231 or visit redcross.org/ quadcities.

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 annual Illinois Free Fishing Days will be from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9.

During this fourday celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp.

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.

Dickson Mounds Museum is hosting a father-son atlatl making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Commonly known as spear throwers, the atlatls were an ancient tool used in hunting wild game.

The fee is $8 for ISMS members at $15 for non-members. Participants must be older than 8 years old and with an adult.

Registration is required by June 2. For more information, call 309-547-3721 or visit www.experiencedicksonmounds.

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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. During his professional career, he O’Neil 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. Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls will be served.

Auction Calendar 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 5 – Jeno Bonucchi estate, furniture, coins, antiques, collectibles, primitives and household, 4 p.m., 420 Laughlin St., Granville, 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.

June 8 – Linda Pollock, antique and modern furniture, lawnmower, buggies, antiques and collectibles, 10 a.m., 14232 2300 E. St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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PRINCETON — Today, 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.

Monday, June 2, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a classic fairy tale with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).

Tuesday, June 3, preschool story time will be at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 4, Festival of Short Films (II) of Children’s Stories by Logan Junior High Eighth Grade Applications Students begins at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 5, Wild with Words with Martha Brunell begins at 6:30 p.m.

This is a creative writing group; newcomers are welcome.

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 IIthemed, 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: Saturday, May 31, the library will host a movie day from 10 a.m. to noon. Bingo and popcorn will be available.

The Young Rembrandts will again offer two drawing classes. On June 10, the first class is for 4-5 year olds at 9:30-10:15 a.m., and the second class is for 6-12 year olds at 10:3011:30 a.m. Students in the second class must have completed kindergarten to enroll due to multiple directions. The classes are free, and Young Rembrandts will bring all the supplies and materials. Since the summer reading program theme this year is Paws to Read, the drawings will be of a puppy and a dog with scenery. Please stop by the library to fill out a registration form for your child(ren).

The registration form is due

by June 8, but the classes are open on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, sign up early. Any questions, call 815-663-4741.

LAMOILLE — Monday,

June 2, the library’s summer reading sign-up begins.

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.

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 its 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.

MINERAL — Monday, June 9, the Mineral-Gold Public Library District will be starting the Summer Reading Program, which will run for six weeks. There will be a party at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 9. All children between the ages of 4 years old (preschool) and through eighth grades are welcome to attend. Children can come and sign-up at the library any time now before June 9. For more information, call 309-2883971.

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 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 library on June 17 at the Magnolia Branch Library, 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 will start at 5:30 p.m.

“Titanic Survivor Violet Jessop” is the third program in the 2014-15 Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, “Traces & Byways Discovered.” For more information, call the Magnolia Branch Library at 815869-3038. 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.

Join the Magnolia Branch Library at 3 p.m. June 10 for the free seminar, “Turning 65: Get the Facts about Medicare.” Attendees will learn about Medicare Basics, Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare Supplement Insurance and more. For more information, call the Magnolia Branch Library, 112 N. Chicago St., Magnolia, at 815-8693038.

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 at 11 a.m. on Saturdays at the

McNabb Branch Library.

Saturday Stories are at 10 a.m. every Saturday for children in early elementary school. Stories and activities for everyone are planned.

GRANVILLE — Wee Ones is held at the Granville Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs.

This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years old. Also, stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more during preschool story times. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5.

Patrons can come to the Granville Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

HENNEPIN – Stop in for stories, crafts, activities, and more at Preschool Storytime, ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5. Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m. and Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Branch Library.

STANDARD — Find signs of spring at the Standard Branch Library. Browse books of gardens, flowers, birds and more. The Standard Branch Library is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Stop in at the Condit Branch Library to browse a new selection of hardcover and paperback titles. The Condit Branch Library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Author reading at Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association, along with the Book Mouse, will present the second in a series of readings by the author at 7 p.m. May 31, with “Ragman’s Roll” by Jon Neal Wallace.

Wallace wrote “Ragman’s Roll” about his relative, Gen. William H.L. Wallace. The main storyline of the novel follows two men, William and Wallace Tom, who are aides to President Lincoln. They helped Lincoln win the nomination for president in 1860. The men were involved with the security of the Lincoln family on their train ride into Washington, D.C. When the Civil War breaks out, the men enlist. Tom becomes a scout for Wallace, while Wallace is promoted throughout the war. As a hero of two battles at Fort Donelson and Shiloh, Wallace is responsible for saving Grant’s army at Shiloh despite being fatally injured.

A secondary plot focuses on the Wallace’s dreams while he is dying

from his wounds at the Battle of Shiloh. Mother Africa appears to Wallace and reminds him the true reason for his sacrifice.

Christ Episcopal Church will be open from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for anyone who would like to view the stained glass window dedicated to Gen. Wallace. Al Krammerer, a member of the church, will be on hand to talk about the window and answer any questions.

After the presentation, Wallace will sign his book. The Book Mouse will have copies available for sale.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted.

The Reddick Mansion is located at 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa.

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Welcome to Princeton’s Apollo Theater Nostalgia coupled with state-of-the-arts

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — For many movie-goers, the Apollo Theater located on Princeton’s main drag is a place to escape down Memory Lane.

The landmark stands as a nostalgic reminder of times when life seemed more simple, and going to see a movie on a Friday or Saturday night was a treat to look forward to after a long, hard week.

Like a tangled roll of movie film from the past, the Apollo Theater is also tangled in the many memories of days gone by. Was it at the Apollo Theater where a first date took place — maybe your first kiss in the back row of the theater? Was it your first job, where you helped usher people to their seats or popped popcorn for hungry customers? Was it the place you saw your first movie?

Not much has changed appearance-wise since those days, and that’s what makes the Apollo Theater the gem it is today.

The building itself holds a plethora of history. It dates back to 1883, when it was first used as an exhibition hall before being transformed into an opera hall and Vaudeville stage. It marks the practice place for the famous organist Virgil Fox and the hangout spot for Academy Award nominee Richard Widmark.

In 2009, the Apollo Theater fell into the laps of Lara and Joachim (Jay) Schneider, who have since showed commitment to preserving the history of

the business, while at the same time incorporating a state-of-the-art movie experience for their customers.

Jay Schneider is quick to admit he never dreamed of ever owning a movie theater, but with a hospitality business background, he knew he would once own some sort of business.

While between jobs, he spent time looking at businesses for sale — usually hotels, restaurants and bars. When he came across the Apollo, it was the first time he’d even considered the entertainment business.

But after six months of scoping out the work involved, the Schneiders made their move and decided to carry on the tradition of the small town theater.

“I don’t know why I never thought about (the theater business) because I love movies and candy,” Jay laughed. “I knew I would love it, although I had a little bit of convincing to do with my wife.”

Jay claims to have been a huge movie fan even before the Apollo slipped into his radar. He can recall taking the bus with friends to the movie theater in a nearby town back in Germany, his native land.

The decision to take on the business has never held any regrets for the Schneiders.

“I always had, what my wife called, the two-year itch. Whatever job I did after two years, I got bored and just had to do something else,” Jay explained.

“This is our sixth year here, and I still do new stuff on a

daily basis, which is great.

I like having to fix a toilet on one day and then come up with a new promotion idea for the next day. This job covers a wide spectrum of skills, and I love that.”

But taking on the old the theater, Jay admits, does have its challenges. The most obvious, of course, is keeping up with a building that dates back well over a century ago.

Under the Schneiders’ ownership, it’s undergone several major improvements including a new roof, the reconstruction of a fallen wall, installation of new seating and the replacement of flooring in the theater rooms.

The list of needed projects to get done is a long one, and expenses are not minimal when it comes to maintaining an antique structure.

“I sometimes feel bad because I still have the old sound curtains in there, and it’s on my list of things to do. But if I have a choice between fixing the foundation and fixing the sound curtains, the foundation will come first,” Jay said.

In September 2012, the Schneiders made the biggest investment to the

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The Apollo Theater (above), located on Princeton’s Main Street, has been under the ownership of Lara and Jay Schneider since 2009. The two have shown commitment to preserving the history of the theater while incorporating a state-of-the-art movie experience for their customers. In 2012, the Schneiders were forced to replace their 35 millimeter film with digital technology and also added 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound System in the theater (below). The entire investment cost almost as much as the business itself, but the upgrade has produced a more focused picture and better sound quality for movie-goers.

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Illinois Valley Scene Princeton landmark yet when they were forced to replace the 35 millimeter film projectors with digital technology.

“There was a big move in the movie industry when all the large film distributors said you have to go digital because we’re going to stop the 35 millimeter movies,” he said. “Lucky enough, in the four years we had the business, we built enough goodwill with the bank, and we were able to borrow the money needed to go digital.”

The transformation came with a price tag of around $150,000 — which is almost as much as the Schneiders paid for the business itself.

“The alternative would have been closing down and not having a movie theater,” Jay said, which just wasn’t an option in his mind.

Along with digital film, came the 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound System.

“I hope people notice how much better the picture is. It’s focused; it’s bright; and the sound is awesome. I love it,” he said.

More improvements are on their way in the future, costumers will see new seating, new additional flooring and eventually new sound curtains. A far off long, long term goal might possibly be a third screening room.

“But that’s a super long time off,” Jay laughed.

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“I hope people notice how much better the picture is. It’s focused; it’s bright; and the sound is awesome. I love it.”

Jay Schneider Show times at the Apollo vary on the movie; usually a matinee takes place around 4 p.m. A second showing is around 7 p.m., and in the summer, the theater offers 9 p.m. showings. The box office opens daily 15 minutes before the first advertised movie show, except on Tuesdays when the theater opens 30 minutes prior to the first movie.

Movies playing or coming to the theater can be seen at www.apolloprinceton.com, call 815-8751707 or checkout Facebook — Apollo Theater Princeton.

Popular promotions include BYOB “Bring Your Own Bucket” Tuesdays when the theater will fill it for 75 cents. Also, BNFOBM “Buy Nachos For One Buck Monday” just started.

Children 3 and under are free; children 12 and under are $4; adults are $6; seniors 65 and older are $4. Matinee shows (before 6 p.m.) are $4.

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Apollo owner Jay Schneider shows off the theater’s antique popcorn machine, which dates back to the ‘60s. Schneider never imagined ever owning a movie theater until the Apollo fell into his radar. With his hospitality business background, Schneider seems to be just the right fit to carry on the tradition of the small town theater.

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Now with warmer weather coming on, it’s the time to make up some pasta dishes, where you can make them the night before and have them ready for dinner the next night when you get home. I also included a favorite pasta casserole — I always enjoy comfort food, regardless of the time of year.

Tasty Noodle Surprise 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork roast 1 quart water Salt and pepper to taste 1 16-ounce package noodles 2 16-ounce cans cream style corn 1 green pepper, diced 2 medium onions, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 4-ounce jar pimentos, chopped 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 tablespoon margarine Simmer pork in water seasoned with salt and pepper for about 1 hour or until tender. Cool and cut into cubes. Cook noodles according to package directions. Blanch in cold water. Put noodles, corn, green pepper, onions, mushrooms, pimentos, cheese and pork in large casserole dish. Dot with margarine. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours.

Salami Pasta Salad 2 cups uncooked small pasta shells 3/4 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni 1/2 cup cubed hard salami 1/2 cup whole ripe olives, quartered 2 ounces provolone cheese, cubed 1/3 cup chopped onion Dressing 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the green pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, olives, cheese and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Spaghetti Salad Salad 1 7-ounce package angel hair spaghetti 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1-2 green onions 1 large tomato 1 zucchini 3 stalks celery 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Dressing 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons dry Italian dressing mix

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Cooking Shortcuts Keep these food items in the refrigerator and pantry for fast meal prep and you’ll never come up short.

Sauce and seasoning shortcuts • Dry packets of seasonings, sauces and salad dressing mixes (stroganoff, taco, sloppy joe, spaghetti, white sauce, gravy, hollandaise, Alfredo, pesto, honey-Dijon and Caesar) • Bottled sauces, marinades and salad dressings (teriyaki, stir-fry, sweet-and-sour, barbecue, mesquite and lemon dill) • Ethnic tomato sauces Bread and pasta shortcuts • Quick-cooking meat- and cheese-filled pasta in dairy aisle • Corn and flour tortillas for fast meat and veggie wraps (can be frozen) • Pocket pita bread and submarine sandwich rolls (can be frozen) • Instant rice, potato, couscous and pasta mixes 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon sugar To prepare salad: Cook angel hair, rinse and cool. Dice vegetables. To prepare dressing: Combine all ingredients and chill. Toss pasta with vegetables. Sprinkle with dressing and toss again. Add Parmesan cheese and chill over night.

Summer Pasta Salad 1 16-ounce package pasta 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped cucumbers 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 12-ounce bottle Italian salad dressing 1/2 bottle McCormick’s Salad Supreme Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Stir chopped vegetables into pasta.

Add Italian dressing and mix well. Add McCormick’s Salad Supreme and mix well. Chill at least 3 to 4 hours to let flavors combine. Can add chopped chicken if you desire.

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Four-H shooting event is June 7 CHILLICOTHE — Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam 4-H will be hosting its second annual Summer Sizzle Shoot in partnership with the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club on June 7. The event will include air rifle, archery, shotgun and .22-caliber rifle. The public is welcome to come out and watch the 4-H youth compete. For fee information and forms, go to http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/4hss/4236. html.

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For more information, call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356.

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Senior Spotlight Vanessa Voss • PCHS Name: Venessa Voss School: Putnam County High School.

Date of birth: July 28, 1995.

Hometown: Hennepin.

Family: Parents, five brothers, four sisters.

Sports: Softball and basketball.

Favorite sport and why: Softball because I’ve played it for a long time.

Favorite food and where to get it: Potato salad at Ray’s Place.

Likes: Long walks.

Dislikes: Questionnaires.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My coaches (any of them) because they push us to do our best.

Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): A family friend, Merry Bassi. She has helped me out a lot.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Cell phone.

I stay home to watch: Netflix.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Taylor Pettit, she’s just hilarious.

Most unforgettable moment: Playing in the state game for softball my eighth-grade year.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to be a pediatrician.

Three words that best describe me: Responsible, caring, sweet.

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Senior Olympics set for June 2-7 ROCK ISLAND — Capture the excitement of the Olympics and compete this year in the Quad Cities Senior Olympics. Anyone 50 or older can participate (40-plus years old in some events).

The 24th annual Quad Cities Senior Olympics (QCSO) is June 2-7 at Augustana College’s Erickson Field in Rock Island, and numerous venues around the Quad Cities area. There are more than 90 events in which to participate.

The Literary and Arts and Crafts events are held on June 4 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road in Davenport. The Performing Arts competition takes place on June 5 at 6 p.m. at Wallenburg Hall on the campus of Augustana College. Most athletic events are Friday night, June 6 and all day on Saturday, June 7. The entire schedule is listed online at www.qcseniorolympics.org New events this year include: Bench press, disc golf accuracy, and disc golf distance.

Gold, silver and bronze medals are given in every event and for multiple age levels. For one low entry fee of $20, registrants get two free meals, unlimited snacks, entry into unlimited events and up to three medals!

To register, volunteer, or for more information, contact the Quad Cities Senior Olympics office at 309786-1677 or visit www.qcseniorolympics.org. On-site registration is allowed for some events.

Last year, Bernadine Ehman, at age 102, earned gold medals in football accuracy throw and several arts events! Ehman heard about the QCSO when in her 90s and has been competing ever since!

“The Quad Cities Senior Olympics is great way to have healthy fun, and there is truly something for everyone,” says Lisa Killinger, QCSO Board member.

“We have hundreds of participants from over 10 states. Some are there to compete just for fun, and others want to train for the National Senior Olympics.

Monday, June 2 Baseball: High school - 1-2A Super-sectionals.

Softball: High school - 1-2A Super-sectionals.

noon. Class 2A State semifinals at Peoria, 3 and 5 p.m.

Softball: High school - Class 1A semifinals at East Peoria, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Class 2A State semifinals at Peoria, tba. Princeton Fastpitch Church League St. Louis/Covenant vs.

Bunker Hill, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 6 Baseball: High school - Class 1A semifinals at Peoria, 10 a.m. and

Saturday, June 7 Baseball: High school - Class 1A third place at Peoria, 9 a.m., 1A title at

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Track: High school Boys 2-3A State finals in Charleston, 9 a.m.

A look at the upcoming area sports schedule: Thursday, May 29 Baseball: High school - Granville 1A sectional semifinals, 4:30 p.m.

Track: High school Boys 1A State prelims in Charleston, 9 a.m.

Friday, May 30 Softball: Princeton Fastpitch Church League - Methodist vs.

Bunker Hill, 6 p.m., People Church vs. Methodist, 7:30 p.m.

Track: High school Boys 2-3A State prelims in Charleston, 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 31 Baseball: High school - Morrison 2A sectional finals, 10 a.m. Granville 1A sectional finals, 11 a.m.

Softball: High school - Byron 2A sectional finals, 10 a.m. Granville 1A sectional finals, 11 a.m. Princeton Fastpitch Church League St. Louis/Covenant vs.

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Free Fishing Days June 6-9 SPRINGFIELD — The annual Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 6–9.

Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois in which anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp.

Visit www.ifishillinois.org for more information and to find a new fishing hole.

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 815223-7904.

BV boys camp

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 a.m. 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.

BV Chute Camp

MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will be hosting the Chute Basketball Shooting Camp on June 16-17.

The camp will include proper shooting technique, post work for inside players, guard work for perimeter players and ball handling and dribbling.

There will be sessions for Grades 9-12 boys and girls from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and for Grades 4-7 boys and girls from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $70 with a $30 nonrefundable deposit.

For more information, call 712-2723115 or visit www.stgsports.com.

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 815-8669402.

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 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 815-664-7260.

Jay Braida Golf PRINCETON —The 2014 Jay Braida Golf Outing will be held July 12 at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton. The event is sponsored by friends and family of Jay Braida, who passed away June 19, 2005, from melanoma. He was an avid golfer and sports fanatic.

The event was created in 2010 to help area residents in need. There is a need for hole and T-shirt sponsors.

This year’s recipient is Abbie Cochran of Princeton, poms coach at Princeton High School and an instructor at Main Street Dance Academy in Princeton. The mother of two young kids was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and underwent a bialateral mastectomy.

She is married to Matt Cochran.

All golfers must preregister for the 4-person scramble. Cost is $60 which includes dinner. Check-in is 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. with non-golfers welcome at a cost of $15 per person. There will be a silent auction.

For more information or to register, visit https://sites.google.com/site/jaybraidamemorialopem or find its Facebook page. You may also call 815-8781861 or send an email to jaybraidamemorial@gmail.com.

After those dates, the cost is $20 per registration. Registration fee for both events 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.

Local participants who come out May 30 for the Walk will receive a half-price coupon to return for the racing on May 31. The world’s best ATV pro-riders 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 devastating disease, and the goal is to raise money to help researchers eradicate it for future generations,” Sunset Ridge MX co-owner Jan 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 815-379-9534.

Sunset Ridge MX to host ATV Nationals

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.

On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 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.

The Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship 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.

Bureau Valley PAWS 5K

BUDA — The Bureau Valley PAWS 5K run/walk has been set for June 14.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. Participants should park in the back lot of Bureau Valley South in Buda and then meet in the front lot.

To pre-register, visit www.signmeup. com/99830. The cost is $25 until June 6, which also includes a T-shirt, and $30 the day of event. Awards will be given to the male, female and BV student overall winners, as well as the first-place finishers in each age division.

This dog friendly run/walk is a character-building event which promotes a healthy lifestyles for Bureau Valley students.

For more information, call Trudi Buckman at 815-915-6920 or Sydney Young at 815-503-0869.

Don’t be left in the dark!

Walks for breast cancer awareness

WALNUT — Sunset Ridge MX Park in Walnut will host its fourth annual Susan G. Komen Track Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser on May 30 and June 20. The events raised more than $8,000 last year for the Quad Cities and Memorial Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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 track for $15.

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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of The sources of drinking water (both tap water and IL0111000 contaminants does not necessarily indicate that bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, water poses a health risk. More information about ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals December 31, 2013 Hotline at (800) 426-4791. and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can This report is intended to provide you with important In order to ensure that tap water is safe to pickup substances resulting from the presence of information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity. drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the by the water system to provide safe drinking water. amount of certain contaminants in water provided Contaminants that may be present in source water by public water systems. FDA regulations establish include: limits for contaminants in bottled water which Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and The source of drinking water used by must provide the same protection for public health. bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants SPRING VALLEY is Ground Water operations, and wildlife. in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have For more information regarding this report contact: metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS from urban storm water runoff, industrial or or other immune system disorders, some elderly and TEST, Inc. domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas infants can be particularly at risk from production, mining, or farming. @ 815-224-1650 infections. These people should seek advice about or Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a drinking water from their health care providers. variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen The City of Spring Valley the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other water runoff, and residential uses. microbial contaminants are available from the Safe @ 815-664-4221 Organic chemical contaminants, including Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are If present, elevated levels of lead can cause Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre by-products of industrial processes and petroleum serious health problems, especially for pregnant el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien production, and can also come from gas stations, women and young children. Lead in drinking water que lo entienda bien. urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be We cannot control the variety of materials used in naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas plumbing components. When your water has been production and mining activities. sitting for several hours, you can minimize the Source Water Information potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your WELL 10 (11379) GW ________ ________________________________________ water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to WELL 11 (11380) GW ________ ________________________________________ minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop

by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-224-1650 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1992 by the Illinois EPA, several potential secondary sources with in 1,000 feet of the wells were indentified.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Spring Valley Community Water Supply's source water is not susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells, monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system, available hydrogeologic data on the wells, and land use activities proximate to the wells..Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Spring Valley Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics was not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination.

Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this ground water supply.

Source of Drinking Water

SPRING VALLEY

2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination (AL) Percentile AL Copper 09/13/2011 1.3 1.3 0.0258 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Lead 09/13/2011 0 15 5.39 1 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Water Quality Test Results

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not goal or MRDLG: reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ppb: na: Avg: ppm:

Regulated Contaminants

micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. not applicable.

Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Disinfectants and Disinfection ByProducts

Collection Date

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

MCLG

MCL

Units

Chlorine

12/31/2013

0.7

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)*

09/13/2011

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

09/13/2011

Inorganic Contaminants

Collection Date

0.455 - 0.97

MRDLG = 4

MRDL = 4

ppm

N

Water additive used to control microbes.

1.59

1.59 - 1.59

No goal for the total

60

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

15.32

15.32 - 15.32

No goal for the total

80

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MCLG

MCL

Units

Fluoride

10/12/2011

1.16

1.16 - 1.16

4

4.0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Iron

10/12/2011

0.049

0.049 - 0.049

1.0

ppm

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Sodium

10/12/2011

86.6

86.6 - 86.6

ppm

N

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.

Radioactive Contaminants

Collection Date

Combined Radium 226/228

05/24/2011

2.16

2.16 - 2.16

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

04/24/2008

2.2

2.2 - 2.2

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

MCLG

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

MCL

Units

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Source of Drinking Water

WYANET IL0111150

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2013 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by WYANET is Ground Water For more information regarding this report contact: Name

Shelly Teske _________________________________________

Phone

815-699-2631 _________________________________________

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Source Water Information Source Water Name

Type of Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Report Status

Location

WELL 1 (11389)

CITY HALL WATER TOWER

GW

________

___________________________________

WELL 2 (11390)

CITY HALL WATER TOWER

GW

________

___________________________________

Source Water Assessment

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop

by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________.

To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-699-2631 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1991 by the Illinois EPA, several potential secondary sources within 1,000 feet from the wells. Updated information provided by Wyanet water supply officials indicates that potential sources in the site data table have changed there status: the tanks have been removed from the Kenneth Jagers property, the Wyanet Township Building, Barker Milling and Grain, the Esther Jaggers property, and the Village of Wyanet property.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Wyanet Community Water Supply's source water is not susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells.Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Wyanet Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics was not considered to be a significant factor in this determination.

2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level(AL) 90th Copper 2013 1.3 1.3 Lead

2013

0

15

Water Quality Test Results

below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Percentile # Sites Over AL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination 0.626 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

14.2 1 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not goal or MRDLG: reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. na: not applicable.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection ByProducts Chlorine Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)* Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic - While your drinking water meets EPA standards for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPAs standard balances the current understanding of arsenics possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Barium

Collection Date

MCL

Units

Violation

MRDL = 4 60

ppm ppb

N N

Water additive used to control microbes.

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

80

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MCL

Units

Violation

10

ppb

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.

05/17/2011

0.777

0.777 - 0.777

2

2

ppm

N

4

4.0

ppm

N

1.0

ppm

N

150

150

ppb

N

0.631 - 1.202

10

10

ppm

N

1

0.264 - 0.571

1

1

ppm

N

05/17/2011

28.5

28.5 - 28.5

ppm

N

Zinc

05/17/2011

0.009

0.009 - 0.009

Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium 226/228 Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

Collection Date 04/15/2008 04/15/2008

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

Naturally occurring; discharge from metal Likely Source of Contamination

Fluoride

05/17/2011

0.641

0.641 - 0.641

Iron

05/17/2011

0.008

0.008 - 0.008

Manganese

2013

308

146 - 552

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] Nitrite [measured as Nitrogen] Sodium

2013

1

2013

12/31/2013 08/14/2012 08/14/2012 Collection Date 05/17/2011

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected 0.1 8.07

MCLG

0.02 - 0.13 8.07 - 8.07

MRDLG = 4 No goal for the total 1.93 1.93 - 1.93 No goal for the total Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG Detected Detected 7.25 7.25 - 7.25 0

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected 0.6 0.6 - 0.6 3.2 3.2 - 3.2

5

5

ppm

N

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

0 0

5 15

pCi/L pCi/L

N N

Likely Source of Contamination

Likely Source of Contamination

Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits.