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Vol. 9 No. 6

Friday Night Lights begins High school football season gets underway Friday night in the area with all local teams playing on the gridiron.

Princeton will host Morrison at Bryant Field, Bureau Valley travels to Spring Valley to play Hall, Amboy-LaMoille travels to St. Bede, Rich South play at Mendota and LaSalle-Peru battles Lincolnway North. Area teams got trial runs like this action at the RedWhite Scrimmage at Hall High School held last Friday.

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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ comes to the Adler Theatre This Week The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Mr. Myers from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Mr. Myers performs Caribbean rock.

A St. Jude’s benefit fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Princeton Moose Lodge. The cost is $50 per couple. There will be raffles, pull tabs, a 50/50, drawdown and more. This event is in memory of Danny Sissel. For more information, contact Colleen at 815-875-7782.

The Back Door Lounge presents music with a view with Steve Cerqua from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Starved Rock Lodge. Grill will open at 5 p.m. Cerqua performs acoustic blues hits.

MOPS will kick off its 2014-15 year from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

2, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Childcare is available. The Bureau County chapter of MOPS meets the first Tuesday of each month from September to May from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/BureauCountyMOPS. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815879-5261.

Bureau County Home and Community Education will sponsor Sandra Lutz from Pekin to present a program on “Laughter” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Becker Building, 850 E. Thompson St., Princeton. The program will be the September lesson for all HCE members. The public is invited to attend.

For information, call 815875-8409.

Upcoming The First United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

4, in the fellowship hall, 316 S. Church St., Princeton. For an appointment, contact the Princeton office at 815-879-2231.

Lulupalooza, a benefit four Luann Peasley Schmidt, will be held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Mendota Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes entry to the event, dinner, beer, pop and entertainment. There will be a silent auction from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles and plenty of opportunities to win prizes. Schmidt is a Mendota native and is currently battling colon and liver cancer.

The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host a community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the parish hall.

The 40th annual Crosley event is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

7, in downtown Utica at Danny Carey Memorial Park. Vintage Crosley automobiles (1939 to 1952), also known as

America’s mini car, will be on display. The public is invited to attend.

The Beaux Arts Fall Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

6, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. This juried fine art/craft fair is held outdoors on the Figge Art Museum Plaza, Second Street, Davenport, Iowa. Admission to the fair is free all weekend.

The fall fair features artists from multiple states, a food court, children’s art activities and $2 admission to the Figge Art Museum all weekend.

Ladd American Legion Auxiliary Post 938 will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Rip’s in Ladd. The donation is $7 and choices will be light, dark and strips; drinks will be extra. There will also be a bake sale, 50/50 drawing and flag raffle. Carry-outs are available at the front door by calling 815-894-3051 and home delivery is available in Ladd. Tickets are available at the door or from any Auxiliary member.

Peru Parkside cheerleading will hold a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Rip’s in Ladd. The cost is $8 per person and includes a 1/4 of chicken or chicken strips plus fries. To purchase tickets, contact a Parkside cheerleader or call 815-488-8938. Additional tickets will be available at the door.

A classic car show, for vehicles 1988 and older, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the 100-200 blocks of West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, to

benefit the Spring Valley Historic Association.

Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. The show is from noon to 5 p.m.

There is no registration fee. There will be dash plaques, a 50/50, food and music by 3-D Sound.

For more information, call 815-303-4327.

The Princeton Lions Club and Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Homestead pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Princeton Moose Lodge on North Euclid Avenue.

The cost is $5 for adults ahead of time or $6 at the door and $3 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are available from any Lion or Moose member and Cannon Cleaners.

The annual Jazz worship service at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, in conjunction with the Bureau County Homestead Festival, will once again feature premier clarinetist Jimmy Valentine and his quintet.

This will be the 22nd year Valentine has been bringing his jazz band to play the music for the special worship service.

Everyone is invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, Sept.

14 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church on Dover Road, Princeton.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. 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.

Auction Calendar Aug. 28 – Joann Johnson, furniture, collectibles and household, 4 p.m., 1722 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 30, 31 and Sept.

1 – Three-day Labor Day Estate auction, primitive and antique furniture, primitives, antiques, decoy collection, hand and long guns, animal mounts, car, four wheeler, Sterling Silver, Longaberger, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St., (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Aug. 30 – Walter’s Barber Shop, antiques, collectibles, barber chair, miscellaneous, 10 a.m., 220 Fourth St., DePue, Tim Placher Auctions, auctioneers.

Sept. 2 – Ronald A. Parker and Judy B. Knud-

sen, farmland, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Sept. 15 – Mary T. Simmonetta Trust, commercial vacant land, 10 a.m., sale conducted at 206 W. Front St. (Annawan Community Center), Annawan, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

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Oct. 22 – Marian A. Stone-Olson Trust, farmland, 6 p.m., sale held at Arnie’s Happy Spot, Deer Grove, United County Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — As haunting and unforgettable as ever, “Jekyll & Hyde” is back and coming to Adler Theatre in Davenport Sept. 30.

Tickets went on sale Aug. 22 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Adler Theatre Box Office.

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon, “Jekyll & Hyde.” Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhorn & double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, “Jekyll & Hyde” has mesmerized audiences the world over.

An evocative tale of two men – one a doctor, passionate and romantic – the other, a terrifying madman; and two women — one, beautiful and trusting – the other, beautiful and trust-

ing only herself. Both women in love with the same man. Both unaware of his dark secret. Their story unfolds in this gripping musical thriller resplendent with a sumptuous score including the unforgettable, “This Is the Moment”, “Someone Like You” and “A New Life.”

With a Grammy nominated score, the 1997 Tony nominated Broadway production of “Jekyll & Hyde” is the longest running shows in the history of the Plymouth Theater.

The show has seen four major tours and more than 500 regional productions in the United States and Canada.

More than 100 international productions also have been seen in such countries as Germany, Austria, Spain, Hungary, Japan, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. There have been 32 international recordings of “Jekyll & Hyde” in 28 different languages.

Figge hosts Two Americans in Paris exhibit Grant Wood, Stuart Davis featured DAVENPORT, Iowa — Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood will be the first exhibition to open in the newly named Katz Gallery on the second floor of the Figge Art Museum.

Two Americans in Paris will feature works by artists Grant Wood and Stuart Davis. Both studied in Paris during the 1920s and depicted scenes of American life in their work. Wood emerged as a leading spokesman for Regionalism, while Davis was a strong proponent of American modernism.

The exhibition will

include paintings and works on paper that demonstrate the influence of European art on their careers. Selections from the Figge’s Grant Wood Archive as well as an assortment of Stuart Davis lithographs from a private collection will be on display.

Featured works include Wood’s Return from Bohemia (1935) and History of Penmanship (1933) and a suite of prints by Davis which reflect the influence of Fernand Leger, Henri Matisse and other prominent Parisian painters.

Curated by Figge Curator Dr. Rima Girnius and sponsored by Don and Connie Decker and Robert W. Baird, this exhibition will be on view through Nov. 2.

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PRINCETON — On Tuesdays of this month, story time in the youth services department will continue at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11, the Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons” by Lorna Landvik. Everyone is invited to join the group.

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will again be offering a preschool story hour beginning in September and lasting for approximately six weeks.

The story hour will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday mornings.

Registration is required by calling the library at 815454-2628.

Also a monthly book club will be started if enough interest is shown by patrons. The initial meeting will be held at the library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. At that time the group will determine the best time for participants to meet and discuss possible book choices. Coffee and treats will be provided. Again, if there are any questions, please call the library.

The library hours are: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Visit the Sheffield Illinois Public Library Facebook page for additional information about the library and photos from our summer reading program.

PERU — The Peru Public Library has announced its fall children’s programs.

Wiggles and Giggles, a program for children 1 to 3 years old, begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

11. The program will be held every Thursday at the same time and will introduce the fun of music,

movement, finger plays and songs to toddlers.

Story time will be geared toward children 3 to 5 years old. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will be held at the same time every Wednesday in the children’s department.

Children will enjoy stories, sing songs and explore and learn experiments and crafts.

To accommodate families, these programs are flexible, and families are welcome to bring younger or older children to these programs. For more information and registrations, visit www.perulibrary.org or call 815-223-0229.

Before her death, Mary Sale Lehn of rural Arlington asked her family to donate her desktop magnified vision reader to the Peru Public Library. Knowing her love of reading and libraries, her children made her wish come true.

With delight, the Peru Public Library accepted the equipment for use by the public. The reader is designed to magnify print or pictures by placing the book, newspaper, magazine or photo on the reader’s bed. A magnified copy displays on the oversized screen for easy viewing.

The library anticipates a variety of uses for magnified vision reader. To help readers with failing vision continue reading or deciphering handwritten documents and old photographs. Stop by the library to try the newest equipment.

HENNEPIN — On Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m., there will be an informative and unique presentation about the Underground Railroad and the freedom-seekers who travelled its unseen routes.

From the beginnings of the 19th Century into the Civil War, especially from 1838 through 1861, thou-

sands of fugitive slaves from the South came through Illinois, continuing on to Canada. This program, presented by Larry McClellan, closely follows the experiences of these freedom seekers, focusing on individual journeys via a major route through Putnam County.

“Fugitive Slaves in Putnam County!” is the fifth program in the 2014-15 Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, “Traces & Byways Discovered.”

For more information, call the Hennepin Library at 815 925-7020. 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. Patrons who have special needs because of a disability, please contact Brittany Blomquist at 815-9257020 to discuss arrangements.

GRANVILLE — The new hours for the Granville Branch Library are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; from 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays; from 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Preschool story times — Join the library for stories and crafts! The preschool program is ideal for children 3 to 5 years old.

Teen Reading Group – At 1 p.m. every Thursday the 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 for stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

MCNABB — The new hours for the McNabb Branch Library are from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays; from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Saturday Stories — Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library 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 — Ideal for children 3 to 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home.

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

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

Jesse White urges student readers to enter Letters About Literature competition Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in Grades 4-12 to enter the 2015 Letters About Literature contest, a national reading and writing competition sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book.

Letters About Literature invites students to read a book of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their life or view of the world. Student can enter on their own or through their schools, libraries or other youth organizations.

“Every year thousands of students in Illinois enjoy participating in this inspiring competition,” White said.

“Illinois has had more entries than any other state for seven years in a row. Anyone who has read these letters can see how literature inspires and touches the lives of our young people. I encourage all our students to take part in Letters About Literature,

and I hope their participation leads to a lifetime of reading.”

There are three levels of participation: Level I for Grades 4-6; Level II for Grades 7-8; and Level III for Grades 9-12.

One Illinois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. Teachers of the winning students will receive a $100 cash award to purchase materials for their school library. Winners and teachers will be invited to an awards ceremony in Springfield. The state winners letters will be forwarded for national judging.

The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15 for Levels I and II and Dec. 15 for Level III. State winners will be announced in April 2015. For more information about the competition, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-5582065 or bmatheis@ilsos. net. Information is also available at http://illinoiscenterforthebook. org.

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Bringing Cajun to McNabb Rajun Cajun serves up a meal you’ll remember

By Ken Schroeder

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MCNABB — It’s more than 850 miles from McNabb to Lake Catherine, La., on the east end of New Orleans — just a touch more than 14 hours. It sits on the eastern edge of Louisiana where Acadian-Creole (Cajun) culture is strong.

You can make the trip in a day and a half, but don’t expect to see much along the way ... and you’ll only have time for a quick meal before getting back on the road to come back.

Instead, it’s a lot easier to drive a couple miles south of McNabb on Route 89 to the Rajun Cajun which just opened at the Edgewood Golf Course and serves up great Cajun food with southern hospitality. Manager and former Lake Catherine resident Racheal Michel is ready to serve you gumbo and po’ boys without making you spend a couple days on the highway.

“I’ve been in the bar

and restaurant business my whole life,” Michel said. “I love feeding people; I love talking to people. This is the first full-service restaurant I’ve run, and I’m having a great time. The people out here are wonderful.”

The Rajun Cajun has only been open for a three weeks, but it has already seen several returning customers. The restaurant’s open house on Aug. 10 was successful, to say the least.

“They were four deep in the bar on Sunday,” Michel said. “We had live music. It was awesome.”

The menu is constantly expanding as Michel debuts a few new Cajun dishes at a time to see what the response will be.

The offerings are everything you’d expect from a Southern restaurant with gumbo and fried green tomatoes on the appetizer list and po’ boys, jambalaya and alligator on the regular menu. Michel plans on starting desserts with homemade bread pudding soon.

With very few excep-

tions, the food is completely homemade with Michel doing most of the kitchen work with some assistance from her sister Jennifer McCourt, who handles the alfredo and sauce dishes.

“I kidnapped her,” Michel said. “She’s never going home.”

“I worked at Club LaCon for a couple years, and everyone was asking me, ‘When are you going to make some Cajun dishes?’ so I thought it would go over well, and it has,” Michel said. “People want something different.”

Lunch and dinner specials are available daily, usually Cajun specialties.

One of the newest items — not yet on the official menu — is the Rajun Cajun po’ boy — fried breaded oyster, crawfish and shrimp on a baguette.

Flavorful without being too spicy, it’s a tasty treat.

Be warned ... it’s big and you will be taking half of it home.

The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, and is open for parties. Carry-outs are available and the bar closes “whenever.” The Rajun Cajun is located at 3289 Route 89, phone 815-882-2323.

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Circa ‘21 will present ‘White Christmas’

Judy Dyke

Seventy-five years ago, the Nestle Toll House Morsel hit the shelves of our grocery stores. It’s difficult to believe that delicious little chocolate chip is 75 years old. I thought you might enjoy a few recipes featuring this 75-yearold icon. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Crème Pies 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff Preheat oven to 350°.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add molasses, egg and vanilla, beating until smooth. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto

prepared pans, spacing 3 inches apart. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 4 minutes on pans. Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely. Spread 2 teaspoons of marshmallow onto flat side of 1 cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down. Press together tightly to form a sandwich.

Repeat with remaining cookies and marshmallow.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 15-ounce can solid pack pumpkin 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Divide batter in half, stir melted chocolate into one portion. In a well greased 10-inch fluted tube pan, sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans.

Spoon chocolate batter over pecans, top with pumpkin batter. Sprinkle remaining pecans. Bake at 325° for 65 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serves 12.

Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 375°.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small

bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Per cookie, 110 calories, 7 g fat, 14 g carbs, 1 g fiber, and 2 g protein.

Monster Cookies 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon syrup 2 teaspoons soda 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1/2 cup butter 4 1/2 cups quick oatmeal 1 cup M & M candies 1 cup chocolate chips Mix all ingredients in order. Bake 12 minutes at 350°. Do not over bake. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet.

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ROCK ISLAND — Located in downtown Rock Island, the Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse has been treating audiences to the absolute finest in dining and professional stage entertainment for the past 37 years. And for the theatre’s 38th season, beginning this November, the venue is proud to announce a lineup featuring six sensational productions — one that includes four Broadway smashes, the area premiere of a new romantic musical comedy and the “Last Potluck Supper” — the latest installment with the beloved Church Basement Ladies.

Circa ‘21’s season begins with the triumphant return of one of the theatre’s biggest hits of recent years Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” running Nov. 5 through Dec. 28.

Based on the classic Bing Crosby screen musical “White Christmas,” this seminal holiday entertainment will boast exquisite dancing, endearing romance, hilarious comedy, heartwarming sentiment and some of the most beloved numbers in the American songbook, among them “Blue Skies,” “Let Yourself Go,” “Sisters” and Berlin’s unforgettable title tune.

Circa ‘21 will follow its

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Other performance dates are: “Church Basement Ladies,” March 25 to May 16; “The Sound of Music,” May 20 to July 25; “Boeing-Boeing,” July 29 to Sept. 19; and “Route 66,” Sept. 23 to Nov. 7.

Every offering in the 2014-15 schedule will be brought to life by exceptional professional talent both on- and off-stage.

Each one is sure to be enjoyed by both frequent Circa ‘21 patrons and those previously unfamiliar with this beloved Quad Cities institution.

Season subscriptions are now available and may be purchased through the Circa ‘21 ticket office. To purchase season tickets, contact the theatre at 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island, or call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

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Senior Spotlight Sarah Crowe • Princeton High School Name: Sarah Crowe.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: March 17, 1997, Rockford.

Hometown: Princeton Family: Mom, Mary Crowe; dad, Kurt Crowe; sister Michaela; brothers, Adam and Daniel; puppies, Scosnie and Sophie.

Sports: Golf.

Favorite sport and why: Golf; it’s a challenge not only against other teams, but mainly against myself to improve.

Favorite food and where to get it: Fettucini Alfredo from Pizza Hut. Likes: Art, Panic at the Disco, Netflix.

Dislikes: Butterfies.

Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach (Will) Gross; he’s extremely encouraging.

Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom; she’s shown me everything I want to be as well as what I don’t want to be.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: best friend, Dani Berkler.

The last song I listened to: The Funeral, by Band of Horses, People would be surprised to know: I sleep at night with the light on.

I stay home to watch: House.

When I need luck for a big game, I: sleep on the way there.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Myself.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She scared me.

Most embarrassing moment: I’m not easily embarrassed.

Most unforgettable moment: Winning sectionals my freshmen year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: I don’t fantasize about sports.

What I would like to do in life: Get into psychology and BCR photo/Dixie Schroeder do art therapy with people with autism.

Princeton senior Sarah Crowe says PHS golf coach Will Gross has had the biggest influence on her life because he’s Three words that best describe myself: Creative, drivencouraging. While she likes art and Netflix, she doesn’t like butterflies. Her favorite food is Fettucini Alfredo from en, opinionated.

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Bocce Ball Labor Day Tournament

TOLUCA — The annual Labor Day Bocce Ball Tournament will be held Sunday in conjunction with the Toluca Labor Day Celebration. it is the largest bocce ball tournament in the state, bringing in 330 bolders a year ago.

Entry fees are $10 per player and $5 for ages 13 and under. The women’s tournament starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by the men at noon and 13 and under at 12:15 p.m.

For more information, call Chuck Rolinski at 815-452-2903 or send an email to ton.wudtke@dt.wudtke@ comcast.net.

Running IVCH 5K

PERU — The annual Illinois Valley Community Hospital Healthy Choices, Healthy You Fall Fitness 5K has been added to the list of official Starved Rock Runners, Ltd. circuit races.

The race will get underway at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6, at Washington Park in Peru. The IVCH 5K, which is listed as SRRL Circuit Race #15, also features computerized chip timing meaning runners can get their times as soon as they finish,

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.

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

5-12 that starts at 10 a.m. It is free.

The fee is $20 before Sept. 1 and $30 after. Checks should be made payable to Princeton Park District and sent to 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL, 61356. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

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OTTAWA — The Ottawa Firefighter’s Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk will be held Sept. 7 at the Ottawa Boat Club. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $25.

Registration may be taken online at www.runrace.net, by mail at Ottawa Firefighter’s 523, P.O. Box 2221, Ottawa, IL, 61350, or on race day. For more information, call 815- 343-7472 or visit www. iaff523.org.

NAPLATE — Tryouts for the Illinois Valley Titans 11-and-under traveling baseball team will be held at noon Sept. 6 at the Naplate baseball diamond. Rainout date is Sept. 14. For more information or if you can’t make the tryouts, call Jeff Demoss at 630-878-9817.

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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 choose to dress up as a superhero of their choice. There will be “villains” along the course with squirt phasers cooling the runners off as they move along the course.

The Gateway 5K Superhero

PRINCETON — The 22nd Annual Underground Railroad 5K Run/Walk will be held Sept. 13 in conjunction with the Homestead Festival beginning and ending at the Metro Center in Princeton. Registration is at 7 a.m. with the race to follow at 8 a.m.

This year’s event will include a Kiddie Fun Run for children ages

technical T-shirts for all entrants who pre-register by Sept. 3, cash prizes for setting a new course or age group record and a pie feast immediately after the race.

Non-competitive walkers are also invited to enter and there will be a free kids’ challenge run following the race.

The entry fee is $18 if received before Sept. 1 and $22 after, including on race day, when registration will start at 7 a.m.

Runners and walkers can register online at www.runrace.net or download an application form at www. starvedrockrunners.org. Entry forms are also available at the IVCH rehab center next to the Illinois Valley YMCA and at the West Street information desk at IVCH. For more information, call Jim Schaefer at 815-780-3208 or email IVCHFall5k@hotmail.com.

Ottawa firefighters 5K Run/walk

Underground Railroad 5K

Baseball

registration deadline is Sept. 20.

The cost is $70/golfer or $280/foursome and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and dinner. Checks along with the name of golfer or golfers may be sent to the United Way, 618 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356.

For more information, or to register, contact the Bureau County United Way office at 815-872-0821.

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United Way Scramble PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way’s 11th annual golf scramble will be at 1 p.m.

Sept. 26 at Chapel Hill Golf Course, Princeton. Registration forms are available at most area golf courses, by email request to bcunitedway@ mtco.com, on the BCUW website at www.unitedwaybc.org or on the BCUW Facebook page.

Single golfers are welcome. The

PPD Camp

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District will hold a youth flag football mini-camp for grades K-6 from 5-6 p.m. Sept. 1-5 at the Bureau County Metro Center Field.

The camp will include the fundamentals, emphasizing team work, self confidence while developing sports skills, overall strength and coordination.

A flag football league will be held Saturdays running Sept. 20 through Nov. 1. Registration deadline is Sept. 8. Volunteer coaches are needed.

For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

YMCA flag football PERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA will be holding a youth flag football league for ages 4-10 beginning Aug. 30. Sign up at the YMCA. For more information, call 815-223-7904.

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