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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Vol. 10 No. 5

It’s fair time!

The 160th Bureau County Fair rolls into town Wednesday, Aug. 26, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30. Located at the Bureau County Fairgrounds on West Peru Street in Princeton, the five-day event promises all kinds of fun for youngsters as well as those young at heart.

A variety of free shows and entertainment will greet fair-goers, along with all the fair food you’ve come to know and love throughout the years. Along with a midway filled with fantastic rides and games, you won’t want to miss all the exhibits your friends and neighbors have entered — all hoping to take home a blue ribbon for their efforts. From photography to arts and crafts projects, from baked goods to garden goodness and flowers, from roosters making themselves heard from the poultry barn to hogs, sheep, goats and more, there won’t be a shortage of things to see.

And you won’t want to miss the grandstand entertainment either. On Wednesday evening, the draft horse pulling contest is sure to please.

The well-known 38 Special is set to perform on Thursday evening, and on Friday, the headliners of the show include country favorites JoDee Messina and Lonestar. Tractor pulls are set for Saturday evening. On Sunday, plan to attend the countywide worship service in the morning and popular Demolition Derby in the evening.

Whether you want the fast-paced action of all the shows and more you’ll find at the Bureau County Fair ... or maybe you just prefer a shady bench where you can sit and enjoy the ambiance of this legendary event ... there’s something for everyone at this traditional activity that has stood the test of time.

See the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com for more information.

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Awaiting the 160th Bureau County Fair

Chain saw carvers will return to fair PRINCETON — Tim and Karen Barker, chain saw artists, are carving their way back to the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton. Timber Falls Tree Service presents this husband and wife carving team who are returning after being off the road for several years as part of the free entertainment at the fair.

The carvers start with a log. Tim and Karen will complete a variety of figures, from woodland creatures like bears, farm animals, totem poles and benches in as little as an hour, to three hours time.

They will carve together and separately each day during the fair. The sculp-

tures range from 2 to 9 feet tall. Audiences attending these shows will see work begin, forms beginning to emerge from the wood.

Fair-goers can return as often as they like to monitor the progress on the carvings, and watch as new creations pile up.

Finally, all the craftsmanship will be auctioned on Sunday, Aug. 30, the last day of the fair, behind the secretary’s office. The auction helps defray the cost of the fair.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair. com. This year’s fair will run Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

Demolition derby will be Aug. 30 PRINCETON — The most unique attraction at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton is the demolition derby, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, and presented by and sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank, Dakota Street Insurance, Heartland Auto Body and Central Bank.

Demolition derbies always attract more people than any other event at the county fair because its fun for both drivers and spectators. “This is an opportunity to break every traffic law there is and maybe get paid for it.” The object is simple: Two rows of cars line

up, rear bumper to rear bumper. When the flag drops, they race toward each other and meet in a huge traffic accident.

Drivers try to knock out all the other cars before they can knock him or her out.

The spectators watching get as much of a kick out of the carnage as the drivers, picking their favorites and cheering them on.

The derby is produced by the fair and complete rules are available on the fair’s website at www. bureaucountyfair.com or by calling Jason Floyd at 815-590-8873.

First place is guaranteed unless stated. All prize money is guaranteed and

goes up with more paid entrants. Payouts are: Fair Class (80 or newer), $2,000 to win; Compacts, $700 to win; Wire Class with passenger, $2,000 to win; Beginner Wire Class with passenger, $700 to win, 16-18 year olds only, must have been 18 in 2014; Trucks, $700 to win (10 trucks or more).

The purse will go up with more entries. Download the complete rules at the fair website.

A new feature this year is the Power Wheels Demo for kids ages 3 to 9 which starts at 2:30 p.m., right before the main derby.

Great seats for the derby

are on sale now at the fair office. Pit passes are $25 day of show, reserved grandstand seats are $15, general admission is $12 and ages 7 to 12 are $6.

Kids 6 and under are free.

For ticket information, call 815-875-2905. Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted. All advance purchased tickets include the fair’s gate admission charge, which could save as much as $5 per ticket.

For complete ticket information for this year’s fair, see the fair’s website at www.bureaucountyfair.com. The 160th Bureau County Fair runs Aug, 26-30 in Princeton.

Lots of free entertainment, attractions at the 160th Bureau County Fair

Apprehending an alligator PRINCETON — Through the years, the one act that most captivates the imagination of audiences at the fair is watching an American Bushman bare-handedly apprehend a 9-foot, 300-pound alligator … and that’s exactly what you’ll see at the 160th Bureau County Fair in Princeton.

Kachunga and the Alligator is an educational

fun part of the fair’s free entertainment and is presented by Heartland Bank, AgView FS, Mid American McDonalds and Variety Attractions.

Check the fair’s website, www.bureaucountfair.com, for performance times scheduled Wednesday through Sunday during this year’s fair, Aug. 26-30.

PRINCETON — The 160th Bureau County Fair will offer lots of free entertainment and attractions to keep fair goers busy this year. The fair board presents live bands, entertainers and various shows in the hospitality tent and on various stages around the fairgrounds.

Brochures may be picked up when you arrive at the fair or you can check the fair’s website for the schedule for the various shows and find them on the map.

Hospitality tent acts, presented by Midland States Bank this year, include Rick Moreland (gospel singer), Generics Goodies Band (swing, country, rock), bingo and refreshments hosted by Princeton Moose Lodge, Jack Ness (oneman band), Hit & Miss (duo variety); Steve Hargis (Country), Generics Rocking Robin Band (50s 60s rock n roll), Henry Torpedo Boys (bluegrass), Mary Peifer and the Trouble Makers (Variety), Anita Reno (vocalist), Bureau County Barbershop Har-

mony Chorus and the Marshall-Putnam-Stark Youth Variety Show Choir. The hospitality tent is produced by Gary Swanson GES Sound.

Free on-grounds entertainment performing at various times include: Kachunga and the Alligator show presented by Heartland Bank, AgVeiw FS, Mid-American McDonalds and Variety Attractions; Kid

Davie Magic Show and Strolling Robot, presented by Heartland Bank, Vern’s Farm Store and Variety Attractions; Tim and Karen Barker, chain saw carving artists, presented by Timber Falls Tree Service; Farmer for a Day, presented by the Bureau County Farm Bureau; and the Bureau County Fair Museum is open daily during fair hours.

The Bureau County Fair talent show will be in the hospitality tent on at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Entry forms are available at the fair office.

For complete information on all shows and attractions, visit www. bureaucountyfair.com or call the fair office at 815875-2905.

The 160th Bureau County Fair runs Aug. 26-30 in Princeton.

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PRINCETON — Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., Coffee & Couplets: open mic poetry night.

Monday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m., Monday Night Movie will take viewers into a modern-day nursing home, where an elderly man begins to read a love story from his notebook to a female fellow patient.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m., Wellness Journey Class with LaDonna Mazzorana.

She will discuss Sarah Gottfried, MD’s Hormone Reset Diet book.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m., Wellness Support Group led by LaDonna Mazzorana.

The Princeton Public Library is also looking for published authors interested in participating in an author fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. This is a free event, but authors must reserve their spot by filling out an application. It’s a hope that this will become an annual event. An application can be obtained by emailing Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl. org or pick one up at the library, located at 698 E. Peru St. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with a Wednesday, Sept.

30, deadline.

DEPUE — The Selby Township Library is hosting Rocket Readers!

This club uses computer games, activities and story time to encourage elementary students to

improve their reading skills. The club is open to elementary students in second through fifth grades. The club meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

SHEFFIELD —The Sheffield Public Library’s summer reading program ended with a bang when about 45 children celebrated with a carnival.

Through the month of July, children shared books, made crafts and participated in theme-related activities. Head Librarian Sue Lanxon said fun was held by all and many are looking forward to next year’s program.

WALNUT — The library also has an ongoing coupon exchange. Even if coupons are expired, bring them to the library.

The expired coupons are sent to troops serving overseas.

LADD — The Ladd Public Library continues to hold story times on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and the Junior Book Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Currently, the club is reading “Holes.”

BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as copier, scanning and fax services. Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax number is the same as the phone number).

LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host a pumpkin painting family night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. The library invites families to select children’s book characters and paint pumpkins to match the characters.

The family night is free and open to the public, but participants must register no later than Friday, Sept. 4.

MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Stop in to enjoy a short story and related craft activity.

HENNEPIN – The Hennepin Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Stop in for stories, crafts, games and more.

Afternoon activities are from 4 to 5 p.m. on most Thursdays. This program is for children 8 years and younger. Come for stories, related crafts, activities and games.

GRANVILLE — The Granville Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Family night is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be guest readers.

Join the library at 10 a.m. Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB – The McNabb Branch Library hosts preschool story times at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

PUTNAM (CONDIT) — Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m., the Monarch Brass quintet will perform a summer concert on the lawn at the Putnam Condit Library in Putnam. Musicians John Armstrong, Barb Kinzer, Ann Lusher, Ron Makeever and Deb Shofner will delight the audience with a variety of music styles from classical to pop. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or grab a shady patch on the lawn and enjoy free music and refreshments.

Here’s your library Cherry Library — Village Hall, Cherry Granville — 815-339-2038 Hennepin —815-925--7020 Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254 LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356 Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-6593283 Magnolia —815-869-3038 Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701 McNabb — 815-339-2378 Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331 Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971 Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594-2204 Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422

Putnam (Condit) — 815-437-2811 Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-6992342 Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley, 815-663-4741 Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660 Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628 Standard — 815-339-2471 Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511 Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-379-2159 If you would like to include your news on our Library Corner page, send your items to Goldie Rapp at grapp@bcrnews. com. For more information, call Rapp at 815-875-4461, ext. 6335.

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Illinois Valley Scene Independent Living will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 31. Tickets are $8 each and are available at IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, or by calling 815-224-3126. This event is eat in or carry out. IVCIL serves people with disabilities.

The 44th annual Homestead Festival in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept.

10, through Sunday, Sept.

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This Week Visions, a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room.

Visions meets regularly on the first and third Thursday each month.

For more information, call 815-664-1440.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Road Angel from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Road Angel performs classic rock.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Richard Geese from 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Richard Geese performs rock favorites.

A Family Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at House of Praise, 14012 N. Highway 89, Spring Valley (across from the Walmart Distribution Center). This free event is for the whole family and will include games, food, prizes, a slice, bouncy house and face painting.

The Malden Fire Department will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 23, at the fire station. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12.

The Henry County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Kewanee Public Library in the second floor meeting room.

Terry Austin will give a program on quilts of valor and the story of giving veterans a quilt for the service of their country.

Cleta Riggins has offered to donate a lap robe to a military service member and plans to be there.

Parent’s Day Out, located in the First United Methodist Church at 316 S. Church St. in Princeton, will host an open house from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Beginning its fifth year, Parent’s Day Out is a quality, affordable and flexible childcare program that gives parents a much deserved break and offers structured activities for children, including circle time, free play, crafts, music, snacks and Bible stories. It is for children ages 2 to 4. Prospective families are invited to meet the teachers, see the classroom and register for the program.

Classes fill quickly and space is limited. For more information, contact the First United Methodist Church at 815-872-2821 or visit the Parent’s Day Out Facebook page.

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Neptune’s Car to perform in Princeton The Princeton Coffeehouse will present New England-based folk duo Neptune’s Car at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Open Prairie UCC, 25 E. Marion St., Princeton. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $15. Homemade desserts and fair trade coffee will be available. For more information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815872-6501.

A nursing admission information session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Room 105 of Illinois Valley Community College’s

Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St. Sponsored by the counseling center and admissions and records, the session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek at 815-224-0439 or kathy_ sramek@ivcc.edu.

Upcoming The Bureau County Genealogical Society will host Professor Amanda Cook Fesperman as the guest speaker at the 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, meeting at the BCGS library, 629 S. Main St., Princeton. She will discuss female spies of the Confederacy and women in the Grand Army of the Republic. Those wishing more information on the meeting may contact

Auction Calendar Aug. 22 – Tom Roggy estate, real estate and personal property, 10 a.m., 1220 N. Vernon St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 22 – Summer catalog auction, collection of 19th century primitives and antiques, 9 a.m., 409 E. Stevenson Road, Ottawa, Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Randy Steele, power tools, woodworking and contractor equipment, service truck, trailers, raw lumber and rough cut oak lumber, 9 a.m., 11041 Route 92 (Dahl Auction Building), Walnut, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

Aug. 29 – Putnam County farmland, 10 a.m., 107 N. Chicago St. (Magnolia Fire

Barn), Magnolia, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Aug. 30 – Mary Vinson, commercial real estate, 1 p.m., 522 S. Main St., Princeton, Becker Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 2 – Bernadette Weidner, farm machinery and equipment, 10 a.m., 11699 E. 2200 St., Kewanee, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 9 – Thomas Olson, real estate, farm machinery and equipment, 10 a.m., 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 12 – John Dabler and Jean Roberts, real estate and personal property, noon, 104 N. Main St., Manlius, Rick Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

BCGS at 815- 879-3133 or drop by during normal hours of operation, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The research library will also be open the first Saturday of the month, as usual, which this time falls on the Labor Day weekend.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Mr. Meyers Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Mr. Meyers Band will perform Caribbean Reggae.

The Walnut United Meth-

odist Church will host a lasagna supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

The menu will be lasagna, salad, homemade bread, Sisler’s ice cream and homemade cookies. The cost is a donation.

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center presents music on the Veranda with Brian and Mark from 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 11 a.m. Brian and Mark will perform music front he 90s and now.

The first-ever Rip’s chicken fundraiser for the Illinois Valley Center for

The Princeton High School Class of 1990 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 12, at the home of Jay and Jennifer Alter.

Drinks start at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. For more information, and to RSVP, visit www.phsclassof1990. com. T-shirts can also be purchased on the website. Is it requested that all reservations be made

by Saturday, Aug. 15. For any additional information not found on the website, call Jennifer at 815-8782301 or email jenalter@ ivcontainer.com.

A flea market will be at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, Sept. 13. Dealers are welcome and there is both indoor and outdoor space available. For more information, call 815-3032905. The cost for admission is $1. A concession stand is located in the building. For complete schedule details, visit www.bureaucountyfair. com.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available.

For more information, call 815-875-2057.

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Pork Chops and Apples

How about some more easy meals to prepare when you come home tired and without much time to feed the family ... especially when everybody is hungry. The recipes require just a few ingredients, so they are quick.

Simple Spaghetti Bake 8 ounces spaghetti 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 10-ounce can tomato bisque soup 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 8-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 1 4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1 12-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside. Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in skillet and drain.

Add remaining ingredients, 1/3 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and spaghetti to baking pan and cover. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Lemonade Spare Ribs 4 pounds pork spare ribs 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup soy sauce Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs, meaty side down, in shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Drain fat and

bake for an additional 30 minutes. Drain fat again. Combine lemonade concentrate, garlic salt and soy sauce in bowl and brush on ribs. Reduce oven to 325°, cover and bake for an additional 1 hour or until ribs are tender. Brush occasionally with sauce. Serves 4 to 6.

Sausage Casserole 1 pound pork sausage 2 15-ounce cans pork and beans 1 15-ounce can Mexican stewed tomatoes 1 8-ounce package cornbread muffin mix Preheat oven to 400°. Brown sausage in skillet and drain fat. Add beans and tomatoes, blend and bring to a boil. Pour mixture into sprayed 3-quart baking dish.

Prepare muffin mix according to package directions and drop teaspoonfuls of mixture over meat-bean mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until top browns. Serves 6.

6 thick-cut pork chops Flour Canola oil 3 baking apples Preheat oven to 325°. Dip pork chops in flour and coat well. Brown chops in oil in skillet and place in sprayed 9-by-13inch baking dish. Add 1/3 cup water to casserole. Cover and bake for 50 minutes.

Peel, halve and seed apples and place half apple over each pork chop. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Don’t overcook apples. Serves 6.

Tuna and Chips 1 6-ounce can tuna, drained 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips, divided Preheat oven to 350°. Break chunks of tuna into bowl and stir in soup and milk.

Add 1/4 cup crushed potato chips and mix well. Pour mixture into a sprayed baking dish and sprinkle remaining chips over top. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chips are light brown. Serves 4.

Good served with a tossed salad.

Judy Dyke

Chicken Bake 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup 1 8-ounce box chicken stuffing mix Preheat oven to 325°. Flatten chicken breasts with rolling pin and place in sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place cheese slices over chicken. Combine chicken soup and 1/2 cup water in bowl and pour over chicken. Prepare stuffing mix, according to package directions, and sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Serves 8.

If you 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. Enjoy.

Potato-Beef Bake 1 pound ground beef 1 10-ounce can sloppy Joe sauce 1 10-ounce can fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 32-ounce package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed Preheat oven to 400°. Cook beef in skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and drain. Add sloppy Joe sauce and cheese soup to beef and mix well. Place hash brown in sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with beef mixture. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

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Practicing for success IVS Photos • Kevin Hieronymus

Hall Lady Devils break in the new gym for practice.

Tigers keep their eye on the ball at Princeton.

Junior quarterback Bryant Eustice prepares to air one out in the St. Bede practice.

Longtime Princeton assistant coach Dan Foes is styling in the Tigers’ first practice.

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Meet the Storm MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School will host the 2015 Meet the Storm Night for all fall sports on Friday, Aug. 21, at the BV Athletic Field.

Beginning at 6 p.m., all parents are strongly encouraged to meet briefly for break-out meetings by activity in these locations: Football - Football field bleachers.

Cheerleaders - Room 413.

Cross country - Media Center.

Volleyball - Gym. Golf - Driver’s Ed. Room 444.

Drill Team - Room 312.

Marching Band - Music/Band Room.

After these meetings, all fall participants will be introduced on the football field. Then the football and volleyball teams will hold a short practice/scrimmage.

In case of inclement weather, all introductions will take place inside the gym.

Meet the Red Devils

SPRING VALLEY — The Red-White Scrimmage will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Nesti Stadium at Hall High School.

Hall will host a Meet the Lady Devils Night Thursday, Aug. 20.

Blue-White Scrimmage

PRINCETON — The annual Blue-White Scrimmage at Princeton High School will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Bryant Field.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with the National Anthem by the Star Spangled Singers.

Introduction of all fall activities will begin at 6:15 p.m., including marching band, cheerleaders, pom, Star Spangled Singers, boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, boys soccer, girls volleyball and football.

The F/S football scrimmage will start at 6:35 p.m. There will be performances starting at 6:45 p.m. by the poms, cheer and band with the varsity football scrimmage scheduled for 6:55 p.m.

Boys Soccer will hold a Blue-White Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Bryant Field.

There will be a Meet the Tigresses Night for Volleyball at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Prouty Gymnasium.

Red Devil Classic

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Athletic Parents Club’s Red Devil Classic has been rescheduled from Saturday, Aug. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 10, at Spring Creek Golf Course. It will be a four-person, best ball scramble.

Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which

includes golf and a pork chop/brat dinner. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

For more information, call Paul Quinn at 815-326-0184 or email to pquinn@ hallhighschool502.com.

Solorio Memorial

SPRING VALLEY — The 2015 Frank Solorio Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75 per golfer.

Scores from two teams will be combined for a four-person team scramble.

Checks made payable to the DePue Men’s Club may be sent to P.O. Box 707, DePue, IL 61322. To sign up, call 815-894-2137.

Magnolia fundraiser

MAGNOLIA — A fundraiser for the new ball diamond in Magnolia will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at LJ’s in Magnolia. There will be a live auction at noon. Donations of auction items are being taken. Contact Peggy at 815-257-0707 or Laurie at 815257-7051. All proceeds go toward building the new diamond. The fundraiser is sponsored by the village of Magnolia.

Dash at Dusk

SENICA — The Dash at Dusk 5K Run/ Walk will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course.

Pre-registration through Aug. 14 is $25.

Late registration fee is $30. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Runners may register online at runsignup.com/dashatdusk. For more information, contact Phil Taylor at phil.taylor@caruscorporation.com or Julie Sloan at julie.liveunited@sbcglobal.net.

DeKalb Corn Classic

DEKALB — The DeKalb Corn Classic 3K/5K will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The 3K Run/ Walk starts at 7:55 a.m. with fees of $20 ($25 race day). The 10K will start at 8 a.m. with fees of $30 ($35 race day). For more information, call 815-200-1056 or visit www.dekalbcornclassic.org or send email to director@dekalbcornclassic.org.

Fall Fitness 5K

PERU — The Fall Fitness 5K sponsored

by IVCH will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Washington Park in Peru. This race is a part of the Starved Rock Runners circuit. entry fee is $20 if received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $25 after, including race day. Packet pick-up and race day registrations begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit www.starvedrockrunners. org orwww.runrace.net.

Cardinals finish second The Princeton Cardinals earned the second-place trophy in the Western Bureau Valley Little League tournament in Walnut. Team members include (front row, from left) Jimmy Kurth, ZaOndre Thompson, Khristian Whitfield, Harley Cook and Matthew Harris; (middle row) Logan Sayler, Andrew Bartolucci, Conner Workman, Eli Soltis and Roger Ugasco; and (back row) coaches John Bartolucci, Justin Harris and Jeremy Whitfield.

Underground Railroad 5K PRINCETON — The 23rd annual Underground Railroad 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bureau County Metro Center. This is race No. 17 on the SRRL circuit. Entry fee is $20 by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and $30 after.

The corporate rate for teams of 10 or more is $190. Registration and package pick-up starts at 7 a.m. There is also a Kiddie Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. For more information, call race director Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Run to Remember

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Firefighters Run to Remember 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 a.m. at the Ottawa Boat Club. Entry fee is $25 online at www.runrace.net or via mail and $30 race day. Registration can be made at www.signmeup.com. For more information or to register, call 815-343-7472 or visit www.iaff523.org.

Pasta Push 5K

NAPLATE — The Pasta Push 5K 5K will be Sunday, Sept. 13, starting at 9 a.m. at the Naplate Village Hall. Prereg-

istration fee is $20 received by Sunday, Sept. 6, and $25 after. There is a family discount four or more of $75. Checks made payable to the Naplate Park Fund can be sent to Jill Nevins, 3091 E. 1825 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. For more information, call 815-434-1148 or email jillnevins@yahoo.com.

Connie’s 5K Run/Walk

OGLESBY — A 5K Run/Walk is starting up in memory of Connie Dzierzynski Skerston, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in March at the age of 45. A scholarship has been founded in her name at IVCC, where she served in administration.

The race will be Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at IVCC. Entry fee is $25 by Saturday, Oct. 3, and $30 after.

Registrations are available at b.dzier@ comcast.net or by calling 816-6642236. Registrations with a check made payable to Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship Fund may be sent to Greg Dzierzynski, 202 Oak St., Spring Valley, IL 61362.

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