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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Vol. 9 No. 1

At peace with nature A young fawn enjoys the shade on a sunny day at the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge south of Hennepin. The Wetlands Initiative is hosting a summer celebration at the refuge from 3 p.m. to sunset on Saturday, July 26. Live music, a barbecue dinner, canoeing, guided nature walks and a “wild things” scavenger hunt for children headline the events planned. The public is invited.

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Military veterans to be honored July 25 This week The Bureau Valley Buddy Bags will host a cookout for Lunch in the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Soldiers and Sailors Park. They will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, tea, soda and water. The DAR will hold a bake sale.

The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with The Steve Sharp Band for Jimmy Buffet Night from 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 25, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m.

The Spring Valley Boat Club’s steak fry weekend will be Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27.

The event will include a chicken fry (fried chicken, spaghetti, fries, coleslaw and bread) and entertainment on Friday; various events, entertainment, ribeye steaks beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday and a band Saturday evening; and Pat’s “famous” serve yourself breakfast on Sunday morning. For information, call 815-664-2609 or email www.svboatclub. com.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion Summer Sunset Concert Series presents ‘70s Rewind at 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, on the west lawn.

Mansion grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics.

Admission to the grounds is $5. High school students are free by showing a valid student ID from any local high school.

The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a cookout fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 26, in the parking lot of CarQuest in Princeton. The menu will include ribeye and pork chop sandwiches, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, and soda or water.

All proceeds will go to the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Mingle on Main in Malden will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Events will include a car show, with tractors and motorcycles, street food, vendors/crafts and musical entertainment.

Proceeds from the event will go to veterans.

The Believe Foundation will hold its third annual Celebration Ride, 3-point shoot-out, bags tournament, fun fair, live music and beer garden from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Bureau County Metro Center.

The ride registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the 106-mile ride will begin

at 11 a.m. It costs $20 per person and includes a meal with live entertainment and a chance to win $250. The shoot-out begins at 1 p.m., the bags tournament begins at 3 p.m. The Believe Foundation is a not-for-profit organization benefitting local cancer patients with expenditures such as wigs, post surgical needs and other related items.

Categories will be judged include beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken. Check-in for the event competitors will by July 27. All entries are to be raw, non-marinated meats so everyone is on the same competing level before starting the cookoff on July 28. For more information, call 309-7556550 or email dan@hillcrestevents.com.

The Wetland Initiative will hold a celebrate summer event from 3 p.m. to sunset Saturday, July 26, at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge on Hennepin and Hopper Lakes. The cost is $25 per person, children under 18 years old are free with a parent. There will be burgers and brats, family activities, live music and a raffle.

The event kicks off the new oak ridge trail and restoration project at the refuge. To order tickets, call 319-922-0777 or visit www.wetlands-initiative. org. The Dixon Refuge is located off Route 26, just south of Hennepin along the Illinois River.

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The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Gas Road Riot from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Gas Road Riot performs ‘50s and ‘60s rock with a twist.

St. Patrick’s Parish in Arlington will have its annual chicken dinner on Sunday, July 27, with serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bishop Hall. The menu will be fried chicken, German potato salad or french fries, applesauce or lettuce salad, homemade pie or dessert, and a beverage. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, with preschool free. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Carry-outs will be available.

The Aden Lamps Foundation will hold a Shop for SIDS Awareness event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course, 658 Route 6, LaSalle.

Handmade and retail items will be for sale.

There will be a raffle.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ adenlampsfoundation or contact Tiffany Lamps at 815-993-8433 or tiffany_ lamps@yahoo.com.

The Hillcrest Event Center will host its fourth annual Illinois BBQ Fest on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27.

The area’s top chefs will be judges of the event.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion Summer Sunset Concert Series presents Henry Torpedo Boys at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, on the west lawn. Mansion grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics. Admission to the grounds is $5.

High school students are free by showing a valid student ID from any local high school.

The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Mary and the Troublemakers from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Mary and the Troublemakers perform ‘50s, ‘60s music and more.

The 2014 Granville annual Cruise Night will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. There will be food vendors, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and music

provided by 3-D Sound.

Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries for a $5 entry fee. For more information, contact Traci Haage at 815-339-6333.

The event is sponsored by the Granville Cruise Committee.

The Women of the Tiskilwa Community Church will be serving lunch on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Tiskilwa Community Church for Pow Wow Days. Lunch will begin immediately after the parade until 1 p.m.

Rag rugs, table runners, place mats, dish cloths, vanilla and cookbooks will be sold.

The Bureau Valley Booster Club 5K Color Race/Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 2, at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius at 8 a.m. with a kids (ages 13 and under) color run immediately following the color run.

Participants may register at GetMeRegistered. com or by sending in the registration form. The 5K entry fee is $30. The kids’ color run (ages 13 and under) is $20. Runners can start picking up their race numbers starting a 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a race packet. For more information, call 815-4454711.

Auction Calendar July 24 – Marie M. Enberg Estate, furniture, lawn mowers, antiques, collectibles, toys, books and household, 4 p.m., 450 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

July 26 – Estate auction, antique & modern furniture, antiques, collectibles & household, 9 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

July 27 – Art and collectibles from the world’s past to the present, 10:30 a.m., 3401 N. State (Pitstick Pavilion), Ottawa, Higdon Auction Services, auctioneers.

Aug. 1 – Farm machinery consignment, tractors, combine and heads, wagons, grain carts, trucks, mowers, construction, augers, sprayer, tillage, 9:30 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 2 – Ramona F. Eidenmiller Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 15212 IL Hwy 92, (Green River CC), Walnut, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Aug. 23 – Lucille Anderson Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at Wise Guys Banquet Room, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton,United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Sept. 2 – Ronald A. Parker and Judy B. Knudsen, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

PROPHETSTOWN — Prophetstown American Legion Post 522 will host a special program honoring military veterans on July 25 in Prophetstown and the public is invited.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Prophetstown Eclipse Square Veterans Memorial Park on Route 78 at Railroad Street. Col. James Wilhite, U.S. Army retired, will be the guest speaker.

He will talk about his military career and his time spent in Afghanistan.

Wilhite started his military career in 1966 and has served as a noncommissioned officers for 12 years. He attended drill sergeant school in 1968 and attained the rank of sergeant first class. In 1979, he received a direct commission as first lieutenant and in 2002 he was promoted to colo-

nel and was selected as liaison officer for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. In 2004 and 2005, he served in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze Star and is the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor.

Following his retirement from the military, he wrote a book titled “We Answered the Call” and he will have books available.

All military veterans will be honored this evening.

The Prophetstown Boy Scouts will have sandwiches and beverages available beginning at 7 p.m. and Thicksten Popcorn will be available at the park.

In the event of rain, White will speak at the United Methodist Church in Prophetstown.

After the program, music will be provided.

Festival 56 closes with ‘Into the Woods’ PRINCETON — Festival 56 will close out its summer season with the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” presented at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton, July 27 to Aug. 3. It plays at 7:30 p.m. on July 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, and Aug. 1 and 2. There is also a 2 p.m. show on July 30. The last performance is at 2 p.m.

Aug. 3. “‘Into the Woods’ will be the most ambitious show we have ever mounted at Festival 56,” said the play’s director, Tim Seib. “It is widely regarded as some of the most challenging material written for the stage, and I think we have put together the perfect team to pull it off.”

Seib is returning to the Festival for his ninth consecutive season. He has brought his own visionary take to all the Festival productions he’s directed, among them, “A Doll’s House,” the “Wizard of Oz,” “Lucky Stiff,” “Proof” and “Cabaret.”

“Into the Woods” can have a powerful effect on the audience, explained Seib.

“The musical begins by weaving together famous characters from various fairy

tales. These are characters we’ve all grown up with, just presented with a twist. As their tales unfold we start to see that their actions have grave consequences. These characters become very human as we watch them navigate problems that are more closely related to our own daily struggles than something out of a children’s book. The entire gamut of human emotion is played out on stage through comedy, catchy songs, and heart wrenching drama.”

A discussion with the show’s cast, director and designers will take place after the opening night performance.

H&R Block, Princeton, is the sponsor of the Festival 56 production of “Into the Woods.”

The Grace Performing Arts Center is completely accessible and ample nearby parking is available. To purchase tickets, visit www.festival56. com, call 815-879-5656, ext. 11, or stop by the box office, open from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and an hour before each performance.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. meet Stuart and Lynette VandeVenter, who will show how they examine a dog and talk about what a veterinarian does to care for animals. Also Thursday, at 7:30 p.m., is the summer reading masked drama performance, “Aesop’s Fables.” All are welcome to attend the performance. Cast to meet at 6:30 p.m. for a runthrough.

Saturday, July 26, Batman Day at the library.

Monday, July 28, the Monday Children’s Matinee Movie starts at 4:30 p.m. and will feature an animated tale of a lazy slacker panda who is the biggest fan of kung fu around … which doesn’t exactly come in handy working in his family’s noodle shop.

However, when an evil kung fu warrior escapes from prison, it falls to the panda to defend everyone from the oncoming threat.

Also, the Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a 13 year old who moves to Canada to live with her father when her mother dies in a car accident. Her father is an eccentric inventor who she barely knows. She is miserable in her new life, until she discovers an abandoned nest of goose eggs. The eggs hatch, and the girl becomes “Mama Goose.” The young birds must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, our heroine, her dad and the young geese must find a way to do it.

Tuesday, July 29, the preschool story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 and under will meet in the children’s area and ages 5 and up will meet in the Matson Meeting Room.

The theme is bears.

Thursday, July 31, Skype visit with Canadian author Lindsey Carmichael at 10:30 a.m. Her book

is called “Fox Talk.” Find out how foxes talk to each other. The program is sponsored in part by Associated Gastroenterology Consultants.

SPRING VALLEY — Are you ready to see alligators, snakes, lizards and a tortoise? If so, the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is having Jim Nesci, an experienced expert in the reptile industry at 4 p.m. Aug. 6 in Kirby Park, Spring Valley.

Jim has owned and worked with reptiles his entire life, starting as a young boy, fascinated with dinosaurs. During his presentation, he will address the relationship between reptiles and dinosaurs.

Children and adults will be treated to many unknown facts about this misunderstood group of creatures. He also has many humorous stories to relate about his adventures with his reptiles. Respect and safety for the animals and participants takes front stage during all of Jim’s reptile programs.

Bubba the alligator is over 8 feet long and weighs over 200 pounds; Big Al the tortoise is 23 years old and weighs in at 250 pounds; and Blondie the python is a popular part of the audience participation because Jim lines up people from the audience, who are thrilled to hold her.

This is a free, one of a kind, hands-on experience for all ages. If there are concerns about the weather on that day for his presentation, the show will be in the community room of Spring Valley City Hall.

Any questions, please call 815-663-4741.

TISKILWA — The schedule for summer reading programs and story hours is as follows: July 29 from 2 to 3 p.m., Story hour/turtles. All ages welcome; and Aug. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m., Story hour for all ages.

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A day with Chica, the police dog Pictured are participants in Sheffield Library’s summer reading program, Paws to Read, along with Bureau County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Hall and his dog, Chica. Hall recently visited the library and gave an informative presentation on police dogs and the duties they do to keep communities safe.

The library is also collecting donations for the Friends of Strays animal shelter. Patrons can drop off food, toys, cat litter and supplies and fill our wagon!

Patrons who have a fine can “make payment” by making a donation to the animal shelter, and the fine will be forgiven. Stop by the library for details.

WALNUT — Join the library on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. for the summer reading program. The theme is Paws to Read. All grade school children are welcome.

Also, the library has three binders full of coupons for exchange. Feel free to come in and see what’s in the binders or drop off any coupons not be using.

Expired coupons are sent to the men and women serving this country overseas, which are still valid to them.

Walnut Library has an ongoing book sale. Patrons can purchase a bag of books for a buck. The library also has old VHS tapes and audio books on tape, which can be used for crafting. Come on in

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LADD — Ladd Public Library’s summer reading program, Paws to Read, has kicked off. Patrons meet at the library each Monday. Scheduling for the programs is as follows: Children entering prekindergarten or kindergarten will meet at 10 a.m.; children entering first through third grades will meet at 11 a.m., and children entering fourth through sixth grades will meet at 1 p.m.

BUDA — The Mason Memorial Library is hosting its summer reading program, Paws to Read, on Tuesdays this month. The program is for children in kindergarten to fifth grade.

For more information, stop by the library.

NEPONSET — The Neponset Public Library will be closed for vacation from Monday, July 21 to Monday, Aug. 4.

HENNEPIN – Participate in the teen summer read-

ing scavenger challenge.

Teens can create an account on the district’s webpage, www.putnamcountylibrary.org, browse and review the new nonfiction collection, and find clues along the way.

Movie night — Beginning in August, the Putnam County Libraries will host free movie nights throughout the county.

Film selections range from children’s and family movies to popular, award winning films for teens and adults. The first movie night will take place at the Hennepin Library on Aug. 7, at 5:30 p.m., showing “Rio 2”, rated G, 101 minutes.

For more information on movie nights and upcoming film selections, please call the library at 815-9257020 or visit www.putnamcountylibrary.org Preschool story times — Ideal for children ages 3-5 years old, with adult participation. This week, participants will get to scurry through stories with small animal friends! Make a small craft to take home.

GRANVILLE – The Granville Branch Library is hosting a book and bake sale in conjunction with Granville Days on Aug. 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at 212 S. McCoy St. Proceeds from the sale will go directly toward the renovation of the new library building. If you would like to donate books or DVDs, items can be dropped off at the library during regular library hours. Stop by for delicious baked goods and fantastic books, DVDs and more! Please help the library make their vision for the new library become a reality.

The new hours for the Granville Branch Library, effective Aug. 1, will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays; 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur-

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Preschool story times –Join the library for with stories and crafts! The program is ideal for children ages 3-5 years old.

Teen Reading Group at Granville Library – At 1 p.m. every Thursday, TRG is open to tweens and teens, everyone is welcome to come and share their favorite book, learn about new titles and discuss old favorites.

Wee Ones – Join the library at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings for 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – The new hours for the McNabb Branch Library, starting Aug. 11 will be 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays; 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Saturday Stories — Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library provides stories for children in early elementary school. August will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects.

Preschool story time – Preschool storytimes are ideal for children ages 3-5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home.

STANDARD – Beginning Aug. 11, the new hours for the Standard Branch Library, located within the Putnam County Community Center will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays; 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

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By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

Searching for a thrilling adventure close to home? How about one that gets the blood pumpin’ and adrenaline kickin’?

Hall Township’s Echo Bluff Park has just the thing to fill these wishes. With its 250-foot-long zipline and high rope obstacle course, it provides a big attraction at a small park.

Echo Bluff Park is a hidden gem, located off Route 29, between Spring Valley and DePue. About six years ago, local zipline enthusiast, Ken Pisarczyk introduced the fun of ziplining to the park. Today, the adventure attracts all sorts of crowds — families, groups of friends, classes, retreats, co-workers looking for a team building exercise and even 4-year-old campers.

Echo Bluff zipline instructor Beka Dagraedt, explains it’s an activity that anyone can try out and overcome a fear.

“A lot of people are scared of heights.

Thirty-three feet in the air is high, but not too high, so it’s a good place for people to overcome that fear,” she said. “I like it for the adrenaline rush and just the excite-

ment of doing it.”

At Echo Bluff’s Zipline, participants are strapped into a harness and helmet and with the help of the instructors, they climb to the top of a 33-foot high platform. Once on top, an instructor straps participants into place on the zip as they are seated on the platform. Once everything is in check and the instructor gives the “go ahead,” it’s time to take a deep breath, prep for a thrill, shimmy off the edge and leave all fears at the platform as you soar through the air.

Samantha Brown, Echo Bluff zipline instructor, explained the activity is fun; it creates a new interest for people who are doing it for the first time and provides new, exciting memories in ones life.

“To have people face that fear and say,’I did it.’ — It’s a huge accomplishment and confidence booster. You set your mind to it and go for it,” she said.

Echo Bluff’s Zipline is safe for all ages.

While it’s a bit on the adventurous side, Brown said she’s seen children as young as 2 years old get on the zipline. Special harnesses are provided for younger ages.

The activity is also a great attraction for those looking to let go of an emotional time or overcome a hardship in one’s life.

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Aside from the zipline at Echo Bluff, a high rope obstacle course is available for those looking for a bit of a challenge. Pictured is Mark Dempsey of Ladd as he takes on just one of the courses. The activity is great for team building skills and the various options for obstacles range from easy to hard. Participants are asked to allow between three and four hours to complete the high rope obstacle course.

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Illinois Valley Scene “We do a lot of retreat groups, and we have one group with all divorced women —they all had something to let go ... the same with retreats for widowed women,” Brown said. “Echo Bluff’s Zipline is the place to let it go. Leave it on the platform when you jump. Leave those bad feelings here and let go.”

The instructors will be honest when they say it can be a challenging activity, and some may find it’s just not for them.

“It’s not for everyone, but most people who come out to do it, set out to do it, and we encourage them all the way,” Brown said.

Dagraedt added many times people who are zipping for the first time tend to be scared or nervous, but once they are able to swallow their fears and let go, a lot of times they are left with a proud smile on their face.

“By the time they’re on the ground, they’re so glad they did it,” she said.

To try out the zipline at Echo Bluff, people are encouraged to call ahead to make sure zipline instructors are on duty.

The cost to zip is $25 for two zips or one zip and a try at the high rope obstacle course. Private parties are also welcome. The costs for up to 15 participants is $300. Call 815-447-2115 to reserve a spot.

Participants are asked to wear closed toe shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring water, insect repellent and sunscreen.

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Illinois Valley Scene

Sweet Corn Festival food contest MENDOTA — The very popular Sweet Corn Festival food contest, sponsored by Illinois Frame Inc. of Mendota, will take place on Aug. 9 of the Sweet Corn Festival seeking.

The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for some creative cooks to serve up special dishes using sweet corn as the main ingredient.

Chairpersons of the food contest, Audrey Becker and Kathi Barnard, have begun preparations for this special event. Audrey has represented her employ-

er, Del Monte Foods, as a judge for the contest in the past, and Kathi is a former contest prize winner, who has decided to participate on the “organizing side” of the event this year.

“There will be a grand prize winner and a runnerup chosen by the judges,” Becker said. “Prizes will also be awarded for queen’s choice, most creative and best presentation.

• Contestants must prepare the food ahead of time.

• All categories are open to all types of food dishes,

Bisquick is so easy to cook with, not a lot of preparation and makes for quick meals.

Italian Meatball and Biscuit Bake 1 16-ounce bag frozen, cooked Italian meatballs, thawed 1 26-ounce jar tomato pasta sauce 2 1/4 cups original Bisquick mix 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian style five cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) Heat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place meatballs in baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over meatballs. Stir to coat. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix. Knead 10 times. Roll dough into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Brush oil over dough. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with 12-inch side. Cut crosswise into 16 3/4-inch pinwheel slices. Push meatballs to center of dish. Place 5 dough pinwheels along each side of dish and 3 on each end. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer to melt cheese.

Serves 8.

Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie Streusel 1/2 cup original Bisquick mix 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine Pie 3 cups sliced peeled tart apples (3 medium) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup original Bisquick mix 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs Heat oven to 325°. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir 1/2 cup Bisquick mix, the brown sugar and nuts. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using a pastry blender until crumbly, and set aside. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread in pie plate. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate. Sprinkle with streusel. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator. Serves 6 to 8.

as long as the main ingredient is sweet corn.

• Multiple entries from one contestant will be accepted, but only one award per contestant.

• All entries must be taken to the Mendota Elks Lodge, 707 Indiana Ave., Mendota. They can be dropped off between 1:15 and 1:45 p.m. Judging starts promptly at 2 p.m.

• All entries must bring a recipe card for the judges.

Applications are available at the Mendota Chamber Office, at www. sweetcornfestival.com or by calling 815-539-6507.

Judy Dyke

Beef Pot Pie with Potato Crust 1 thick slice (1/2 pound) deli roast beef, cubed to equal 1 1/2 cups 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 12-ounce jar beef gravy 2/3 cup plain mashed potato mix (dry) 2/3 cup hot water 1 1/2 cups original Bisquick mix 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon freeze dried chopped chives Heat oven to 375°. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beef, frozen vegetables, onion and gravy to boiling over medium heat. In medium bowl, stir potato mix and hot water until well mixed. Let stand until water is absorbed. Stir in Bisquick mix, milk and chives until dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat.

Shape into a ball, knead 10 times. Press into 11-by-7-inch rectangle. Fold dough crosswise into thirds. Pour beef mixture into ungreased 11-by-7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish. Carefully unfold dough onto beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Serves 6.

Cowboy Casserole 1 pound lean ground beef 1 16-ounce can baked beans 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 cups original Bisquick mix 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Heat oven to 425°. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in baked beans and barbecue sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Meanwhile in medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and butter until soft dough dorms. Drop dough by 12 spoonfuls onto beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, 18 to 22 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 3 minutes longer to melt cheese. Serves 6.

If you should need to reach me, you can email me at judyd2313@frontier.com or drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356. If you have any good Bisquick recipes, I would love to hear from you.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014 • 7

Illinois Valley Scene

The Illinois Valley Scene visited the Hennepin Girls Instructional Softball League and asked them about a few of their favorites:

What is your favorite position to play?

Riese Zellmer: “First base.”

Camryn Christiansen: “Second base.”

Ava Hatton: “Pitcher.”

Tori Balma: “Catcher.”

Emi Bouxsein: “Outfield.”

Maggie Spratt: “Probably second base.”

Pyper Campbell: “I really like third the best.

Gabby Doyle: “I like pitcher best.”

Kara Staley: “I like third base best.”

Hennepin Instructional Softball Team members for the Hennepin Instructional Softball team includes (front row, from left), Camryn Christiansen, Emi Bouxsein, Maggie Spratt and Pyper Campell; and (back row, from left) Ava Hatton, Riese Zellmer, Tori Balma, Kara Staley and Gabby Doyle. Absent from photo is Lisa Myres.

Ava Hatton maker her pitch for Hennepin in a recent Instructional League game vs. Magnolia.

Who do you respect?

Riese Zellmer: “I respect Gabby because she is a good hitter.”

Camryn Christiansen: “My parents, Brian and Karen Christiansen.”

Ava Hatton: “I respect Reece.”

Tori Balma: “I respect Reece, ‘cause she is a good player.”

Emi Bouxsein: “ I respect my parents, Nicole and Jeremy Bouxsein.”

Maggie Spratt: “Tori because she is a good catcher.”

Pyper Campbell: “I respect Emi because she is my friend.”

Gabby Doyle: “I look up to Ava because she plays good.”

Kara Staley: “I respect Cami and Ava best.”

Gabby Doyle of Hennepin makes contact with the ball during a game in the Instructional Girls Softball League team this summer.

Riese Zellmer takes a big swing for the Hennepin Instructional Girls Softball League team this summer.

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Tennis

Tiger Classic PRINCETON — The Tiger Tennis Classic will be coming up with singles play this weekend at Princeton High School.

The singles tournament will take the PHS courts on July 26. There are divisions for men’s open, men’s over 40, women’s open and youth singles.

Entry fees are $14 per person for singles ($10 for 18 and under). Entry deadline is noon July 24 for singles.

Each person is to provide one can of new tennis balls for the initial match. The winner will take the unused balls to the next match.

Tournament format will be determined by the number of participants. Each participant is guaranteed two matches.

For more information, visit tigertennisclassic.com.

Sweet Corn Festival Tournament

MENDOTA — The 67th annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held Aug. 8-10. The tournament will offer Junior and Adult divisions, with the Juniors playing on Aug. 8 and adults playing on Aug. 9-10.

All matches of this year’s tourney will again be played at the Mendota High School tennis courts on the high school grounds on Route 52 north of town.

Entry forms may be picked up at the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce office and Sports-N-Stuff in Mendota. They may also be obtained at sweetcornfestival.com or mendotahospital. org or by sending a SASE to Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce, PO BOX 620, Mendota IL 61342.

Entry deadline is 4 p.m.

Aug. 6. Note T-shirt deadlines: All players registering

by July 31, will receive a Sweet Corn Festival Tennis T-shirt. For further information, contact the Chamber office at (815) 539-6507.

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Running

Run/Walk for the Rec 5K

DePue Celebration 5K DEPUE — The fourth annual DePue Celebration will be held July 26 in conjunction with the DePue Boat Races. Registration will be held from 7 to 7:45 a.m. with the race to start at 8 a.m. at the DePue North Fire Station.

Entry fee is $25 after July 14. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female 5K winners and the top DePue male and female finishers. Awards will go to the 5K winners in the 10 age divisions.

Checks payable to the DePue Men’s’ Club may be sent to Michael Rodriguez, P.O. Box, DePue, Ill, 61322. For more information, contact Rodriguez at 815-878-9024 or by email at rodrig.87@comcast.net.

Pow Wow Days 5K

TISKILWA — The fourth annual Tiskilwa Pow Wow Days 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Check-in and registration begin at 6:45 a.m. at the East Park shelter in Tiskilwa. Entry fee is $30 July 15 thru race day.

Entry forms available at Bead Buzz Jewelry Designs, 432 S. Main St., Princeton or online at www.racetime.info.

For more info, call 815-6464624, or visit the Pow Wow Days new website, www.powwowdays.com or Facebook page.

All proceeds go to the Pow Wow Days 5K scholarship fund.

Red Cross Walk

PERU — Mark your calendars now for the 22nd Annual Red Cross Walk, Run, Bike on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Baker Lake in Peru.

Registration begins at noon with the event kicking off at 1 p.m. All registered participants will receive a T-shirt.

It’s not too late to get a team together through your workplace, club and organi-

PERU — The 5K Race to benefit the Peru Recreation Summer Programs will be held Aug. 23 with check-in held at 7 a.m. at Parkside School in Peru. Entry fee is $20 before Aug. 18 and $25 on day of races.

Checks made payable to the City of Peru may be sent to City of Peru, Run for the Rec, 1901 4th, Peru, Ill. 61354.

Red Cross Walk, Bike, Run

zations or with friends and family. Walk Run Bike is a fun, family-oriented celebration that includes food, drinks, raffles, music and outdoor games that participants look forward to year after year.

Kids will enjoy the Bike Rodeo that offers fun educational training and includes a free bike helmet (while supplies last).

Money raised support the local Red Cross’s local programs, including fire, flood, tornado and other disaster services training and response and mobile meal deliveries.

For more info and to register, visit arcillinois.org/ walkrunbike, call (815)2230922 or email Sarah.Stasik@ redcross.org.

Gateway 5K

PRINCETON — Gateway Services will hold its first Gateway 5K on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m., starting at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. This 5K is for awareness of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The theme this year is Superhero Showdown. Runners can chose to dress up as a superhero of their choice. There will be “villains” along the course with squirt phasers cooling the

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The Gateway 5K Superhero Showdown will start and finish at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Runners and volunteers will be able to park there and registration will be in the main building.

Cost to enter the Gateway 5K is $20. After Aug. 15 it will be $35. All proceeds will go towards the programs Gateway Services provides.

To register as a runner, a volunteer, to sponsor the event, or to get more information, go to gateway5k. com.

Easter Seals 5K

OTTAWA — The ninth annual Easter Seals 5K Run/ Walk for the Kids will be held Aug. 22, starting and ending at Ottawa High School. Registration and check-in starts at 6:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m.

Entry fee is $30 after July 23. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners and awards going to the top three finishers in each age division.

Checks may be sent to Easter Seals, 1013 Adam St., Ottawa, Ill. 61350. For more information, contact the Easter Seals office at 815-4340857 or email at info@il-lb. easterseals.com.

PERU — Mark your calendars now for the 22nd Annual Red Cross Walk, Run, Bike on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Baker Lake in Peru.

Registration begins at noon with the event kicking off at 1 p.m. All registered participants will receive a T-shirt.

For more info and to register, visit arcillinois.org/ walkrunbike, call (815)2230922 or email Sarah.Stasik@ redcross.org.

Archery/ shooting

3D Charity Shoot SPRING VALLEY — Big Buck Archery, in support of St. Jude Runs, has announced it will host its inaugural 3D Charity Shoot from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, at Time on the Water Outdoors at 515 S. Spalding St. in Spring Valley. All proceeds will benefit the life-saving work of St. Jude Runs.

This family friendly event will feature food, a 20 target 3D money shoot, a 100 yard 50/50 shoot, an outdoor pop up shoot, music, a vendor fair and prize drawings.

St. Jude Runs is a is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its mission to find cures for children with cancer and other lifethreatening diseases through research and treatment

despite a family’s ability to pay.

For additional information about the event, contact Darrell at Big Buck Archery by calling 815-663-1000, email info@timeonthewateroutdoors.com or visit www. timeonthewateroutdoors. com/events.

Turkey Shoot

PRINCETON — The Joe Meyer Park Turkey Shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2. It is open to the public and chaperoned youth are welcome. You may bring your shotgun and .22 rifle; shells will be provided.

There will be turkey, ham and money boards available along with concessions and raffles.

Joe Meyer Park, 167000 2625 East St. Princeton, is located six miles east of Princeton on Route 6, then two miles north.

Golf

GRCC Jr. Invite WALNUT — Green River Country Club in Walnut will be hosting its Junior Golf Invitational on Sunday, July 27.

The tournament is open to ages 6-18 with age groups to be divided. Tee time is 1 p.m. Entry fee is $10, including a snack and drink and prizes for winners.

To sign up, call GRCC at 815-379-2227.

SVWC golf outing

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Walleye Club 4-man golf scramble will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Spring Creek Golf Course. The event includes cart, drinks and walleye lunch. Visit www.springvalley-walleye.org for more details.

Tiger Classic

PRINCETON — The Tiger Golf Classic, sponsored by the Princeton High School Booster Club, will be held Aug. 16 at Chapel Hill Golf Course. Contact Mike Taylor at 815-878-3833 to sign up.

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