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Area food pantries gearing up for the holidays Putnam County Food Pantry volunteer Bill Haage gets ready to receive a package of food unloaded from the Midwest Food Bank last week. With the holidays around the corner, the area food pantries in Bureau and Putnam counties are preparing for holiday food and gift baskets. During the season of giving, food pantries appreciate donations of foods and supplies, especially paper goods, cleaning supplies and non-perishable food items. Food pantries in Bureau and Putnam counties serve hundreds of families a month and thousands of individuals, and the assistance they receive in public support is appreciated year-round. Monetary donations are always appreciated, since each food pantry can buy food from the area food banks at a considerably reduced cost. For information on how you can help or where to donate, contact your local food pantry. IV Scene photo/Dixie Schroeder
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This Week Stage 212 will present “The Rainmaker” Friday, Nov. 14, to Sunday Nov. 16. The comedy centers on Lizzie Curry, a plain girl with no prospects whose father and brothers have just about given up hope of seeing married. Enter a sweet-talking traveling salesman who promises, for a fee, to bring rain to the drought-stricken area. Under his influence, Lizzie begins to see herself and her life in a whole new light. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling 815-224-3025, online at www.stage212.com or at the box office. Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will welcome back the Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute Concert Thursday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14. The show stars Circa ‘21 veteran, Larry Tobias, who was last seen in the theatre’s production of “Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story” as George Jones. Tickets for the evening show are $49.12 per person and $43.37 for the matinee show. Doors open at 5:45 a.m. with the buffet served from 6 to 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:15 for the evening show. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. with lunch served from noon to 12:45 p.m. and the show beginning at 1 p.m. To order tickets, call 309786-7733, ext. 2. The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a dinner and dance Friday, Nov. 14. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free to any veteran. There will be a $5 cover charge for the dance.
Bureau Valley North will hold a trivia night and silent auction Saturday, Nov. 15. The silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6 p.m. Food will be available to purchase. Proceeds will go the BV Junior High Washington, D.C., trip. Tickets are available at CFSB and from Dawn Hanabarger, Jennifer Butler, Terenna Lafferty, Melissa Law, Susan Dietz, JoLynee Cady, Marcy Parks, Gina Freeman, Jennifer Johnson, Mary Zittle and Jill Macklin. The Magnolia American Legion Post 254 is hosting its annual chicken dinner and turkey and ham distribution on Saturday, Nov. 15. Serving begins at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Magnolia Fire Station. Adults prices are $9 each, and children 12 and under are $6. St. Margaret’s Hospital Gift Shop will host its annual Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16. For two days only enjoy 30 percent savings storewide. Items include children’s clothing’s and toys, holiday jewelry, handbags and Christmas ornaments, decorations and wreaths. The Princeton/Tiskilwa area Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will conduct their annual food drive in Princeton Saturday, Nov. 15. To donate, place non-perishable food items or paper products outside your door or some place visible for the scouts to pick up. Collection will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Items can be dropped off at the Princeton Public Library from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starved Rock Lodge will host “Wild Bill — an evening with James
Butler Hickok” from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Walt Willey, “All My Children’s” Jackson Montgomery, will be portraying Wild Bill Hickok in his one man show. The evening begins with a gunslinger dinner. Following dinner, there are two, 45-minute acts depicting Hickok’s tale. There will be a question and answer session and a meet and greet after the show. The cost is $40 per person. An overnight package includes a stay for two guests, dinner the show and the meet and greet. The cost is $160 plus taxes. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 815-220-7386. The Princeton Veterans Group will hold its pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion hall, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, coffee and juice. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 5 years old. Advance tickets can be purchased from members and will also be available at the door. The Junior Woman’s Club of Ladd will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Ladd Community Center. They will continue to prepare for the March 26 Not So Junior Women’s salad luncheon. The luncheon will raise funds for Ladd’s 125th anniversary celebration. The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday
of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261. The Putnam County Board will host an open house to honor retiring Judge Scott Shore from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. The reception will be held in the courtroom of the Putnam County courthouse. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served.
Auction Calendar Nov. 15 and 16 – Crank Estate, antique, modern and wicker furniture, Longaberger baskets & pottery, Christmas collectibles, antiques, collectibles, toys and household, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Nov. 16 – Leonard and Marge Jaross, loader, mowers, snowblower, tools, antiques, collectibles, primitives, appliances, furniture, 11 a.m., 35114 1500 N. Ave., Peru, Becker Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 17 – Russell Living Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., sale day location, 401 W. Main St. (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers. Nov. 22 – John R. Blaisdell Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Boyd’s Grove Church, Bradford, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers. Nov. 29 – Patricia R. Wood Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at Wise Guys banquet room, 2205 N. Main St., Princeton, United Country - Dahl Real Estate, auctioneers. Dec. 6 – F&A Kettman Trust, recreational real estate, 10:30 a.m., 11711 Holiday Fin Road, McNabb, McConville Realty, auctioneers.
PRINCETON — The Princeton Lions Club would like to invite Bureau county businesses, clubs and organizations to enter a float or unit in the Princeton Christmas Parade. The Christmas Parade will begin a 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Maria’s Pizza down Main Street to Soldiers and Sailors Park. Santa Claus will be in the parade. The theme for this
year’s parade is Home for Christmas. Santa’s helpers will be collecting food items for the food pantry along the parade route. Any paper products, personal items, dried or canned goods will be welcome. Parade entry forms are at the Princeton Chamber Office in the Prouty Building or call Don Smith at 815-875-3475 or Jim Argo at 815-872-6181.
Cast announced for Stage 212’s ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ LASALLE — Stage 212 kicks off the holiday season on a humorous note with its special production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Adapted by Barbara Robinson from her best-selling young adult book, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant and being faced with the prospect of casting the Herdman kids — probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Included in the cast are Josh Rinehart as Father, Olivia Rightmeyer as Mother, Alex Dawson as Beth Bradley, Aiden Schneider as Charlie Bradley, Reid Tomasson as Ralph Herdman, Sydney Kasperski as Imogene Herdman, Lyan Gonzalez as LeRoy Herdman, London Cabrera as Claude Herdman, Max Wertz as Ollie Herdman, Ayla Dawson as Gladys Herdman, Mary Rose Prosinski as Alice Wendleken, Abby Steinberg as Mrs. Armstrong, Rachel Black as Mrs. Slocum, Breyer Kinzer as Mrs. Clark, Allison Washkowiak as Mrs. McCartny, Grace McCormick as Maxine, Jaxon Schneider as Elmer Hopkins, Nick Hancock as Hobie, Cooper Baske as David, Evan Olicer as Beverly, Emily Kmetz as Shir-
ley, Audrey West as Juanita, Grace Stachowiak as Doris and Marco Guitterez as Reverend Hopkins. Featured in the ensemble are Johnna Bogatitus, Elle Brittin, Ryan Cakick, Mia Davenport, Christian Dean, Zoe Kidd, Sydney Ganskop, Rachel Lushina, Amin Marenda, Creed McCormick, Eric Lockwood, Bella Soens, Athena Tarnowski, Joshua Washkowiak and Mary Lynn Whaley. Production staff includes director Phil Grant, producer Kathy Prosinski, stage manager Perla Escatel and sound operator Andrew Paden. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will be presented Dec. 11-14 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale for $8 each. Box office hours are Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212. org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Call 815224-3025 for details. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.
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PRINCETON — Thursday, Nov. 13, the Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “The True Story of Hansel and Gretel” by Louise Murphy. Everyone is invited to join in the discussion. Also Thursday, a regency dance night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Learn social dances from the 18th and 19th centuries (English country dances), which are no more difficult than square dancing. Wear comfortable shoes. Encore program per the request of a young patron who felt “the need of elegant dancing.” Friday, Nov. 14, Princeton Public Library Trivia Night, Trivia with a Twist in honor of International Games Day. This year’s event will be hosted at the Princeton Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library and library programs. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 7 p.m. Sign up for teams of eight ($80) or as individuals ($10 per person). Cash prizes for Top 3 teams/ tables and a prize for the team with the best decorated table on a games theme. Contact Julie Wayland at jwayland@princetonpl.org or Laurie Anderson at landerson@princetonpl.org or call 815-875-1331 to sign up. Monday, Nov. 17, the Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Legend has it that the founding fathers hid a massive cache of gold during the closing days of the Revolutionary War and left clues as to its whereabouts in the original drafts of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. With no firm proof that it actually exists, an archaeologist sets out to crack the code that will lead him to the fortune, which his family has sworn to protect from wrong-doers for eight generations. Tuesday, Nov. 18, the library will host an informative program at 6:30 p.m. on Affordable Care open enrollment, which begins on Nov. 15. There will be a 20-minute presentation, questions and answers and one-on-one enrollment afterward. Wednesday, Nov. 19, a Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, craft night at 6:30 p.m. This program is family-friendly and welcomes all ages. Participants will make block
printed cards and wrapping paper. SPRING VALLEY — The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library is selling gift cards as a fundraiser for the holiday season. The gift cards are for many businesses in the area and online businesses. Orders will be due by noon on Dec. 5 with delivery by Dec. 19. Payment must be given at the time of ordering by check and/or cash. For questions, call 815-6634741. TISKILWA — Thursday, Nov. 20, the library will host a family reading night at 6 p.m. There will be reading, games and a craft. Kids are welcome to come in pajamas if they wish. LAMOILLE — Thursday, Nov. 20, the library will host a family reading night from 5 to 6 p.m. Share stories, snacks and fun with your family at the library. OHIO — Saturday, Nov. 15, the library will host a Thanksgiving/fall party at 10 a.m. in the library. Patrons will be able to make Thanksgiving-themed decorations. Saturday, Nov. 22, former Ohio graduate and author, Juls Jilderda Berghammer, will be at the library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to sign books and talk about being an author. There will also be a raffle going on during this program. Tickets will be available for $1 or six for $5. WALNUT — Walnut Public Library is looking for yearbooks. The years for the Walnut High School “Walnut Tree” the library is looking for include: 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 and 1993. The years missing for Bureau Valley High School are: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. If patrons have any of these missing years and would like to donate them to the library, it would be appreciated. The books will remain in the genealogy room to be used in the library only. They will not be checked out. Patrons are encouraged to call the library at 815-379-2159 for further information. WYANET — The Raymond A. Sapp Library’s 2nd Thursday@the Library program will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Ann Crosby from Annie’s Little
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Pots in Princeton will be talking about all things pottery. She always brings her wheel and lets people give it a try. Crosby started the business in December of 2004. Since then, the business has expanded to also feature local artists and their wares. When Crosby was young, she had her own potter’s wheel and kiln in the garage. Crosby has made many stops along the way to get to Princeton — different states and cities, and college. After doing the tough job of being a stay-athome mom, she decided to open her own business. BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 phone number). HENNEPIN — After-school activities are held from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities are ideal for students in elementary school. For more information, call 815-925-7020. Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Join the library for stories, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5 years. GRANVILLE — Interested in making your tree and home special this Christmas season? Join the library at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for an evening of holiday highlights as Jo Ellen Fiorentini teaches simple and easy decorating tips for the holidays at the United Church of Christ. Fiorentini has worked at Bergner’s for more than 35 years in visual merchandising, including presentations of holiday trends, and currently teaches mini courses on holiday decorating at IVCC. For more information, call 815-339-2038. Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. the library will host Penelope Bingham, who will present the program, “Who Cooks? American Cookbooks & Changes in Gender Roles.” Bingham has long been interested in the ways in which food, and particularly cookbooks, shed light on American culture and identity. As primary source documents, she has discovered cookbooks reveal American values held at the time each book was published, both in terms of individual foods and about the characteristics that exemplified the ideal cook. Her insights reveal much
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Libraries’ Food for Fines program benefits area food pantries Eight area libraries (LaSalle, Peru, Richard A. Mautino, Putnam County, Jacobs Library (IVCC)), Graves-Hume, Princeton and Oglesby) are again sponsoring an area wide Food for Fines amnesty program benefiting area food pantries. From Nov. 10 to 22, the libraries will accept canned or boxed non-perishable food donations for payment of overdue fines. Each donated food item pays a $1 in library overdue fines up to a maximum of 25 items to pay $25 per overdue library/patron card. Food items must be presented to the circulation desks, with all donated food given to area food pantries. This is the fifth
year area libraries have cooperated to benefit of area food pantries. Don’t have any overdue fines? Feel free to bring donations to any participating library. Donated food is not accepted for lost or damaged books, replacement of cards or interlibrary loan fees. Because of food safety concerns, the pantries request items be in their original packaging; damaged packages, outdated food or glass containers are not acceptable. Suggested food items include: canned fruits and vegetables, soups, cereals, pasta mixes and canned meats. For more information, please call a sponsoring library.
Celebrate the holiday at Sheffield Public Library SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will again participate in “Celebrate Sheffield, the annual holiday event which will take place Nov. 15. The library will be open that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library theme for this year’s celebration will be “Book your Holiday.” Much of the Christmas decorating will be inspired by using books or the parts of old books. Refreshments, including cheeses, dips, candy, coffee and punch, will be served. A book sale will also be held featuring books from “Books are Fun,” a nationwide company that offers a diverse selection of books, educational items and gifts at reasonable rates. The items will be pay and take. In conjunction with the event, librarian Sue Lanxon will also read some holiday books for the children in the children’s department at
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Popcorn will be served. A special guest, Andrew Carnegie, aka Karl Rahr, will greet guests from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Carnegie building, which celebrated its 101th birthday this year, was built with money donated by Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie will provide information about the history of the building and biographical information about himself. Everyone is invited to visit and participate in the silent auction, held as part of the “Celebrate Sheffield” event. The library has prepared a holiday book basket containing “new” holiday books for readers of all ages. The basket will be on display in the library. All proceeds from the basket auction will be given to the Sheffield Danish Church. A container where shoppers can drop their Sheffield Bucks will also be located in the library.
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SPRING VALLEY — While it’s only been a little more than a year since Simply Fresh opened its doors to customers, the trendy grocery store/cafe business has quickly gained a positive reputation for being the go-to place for organic produce and gluten-free options. Located at 808 W. Dakota St. in Spring Valley, Simply Fresh offers a variety of healthy food choices from both its store shelves and on its cafe menu. Owner Lindsay Ponsetti credits her idea for Simply Fresh from her love for baking and cooking, mixed with her interest in nutrition. “Food isn’t the way it used to be, so now with organic choices and many people with gluten intolerances, there are options for them; and we have them here,” she said. While customers can browse through local organic meats and dairy, find bulk spices on the shelves and order a “sammie” and smoothie from the cafe menu, it’s the organic produce boxes that happen to be the big seller at Simply Fresh. Produce boxes are sold on a weekly basis. Shoppers choose from various
categories of fruits and vegetables, pay $26 and take home anywhere from 8 to 10 pounds of produce for the week. Ponsetti explained how, in the past year, the demand for produce boxes has expanded to the Princeton area. Because of this, Ponsetti now makes deliveries to Princeton once a week. For a $2 delivery charge, she meets her Princeton customers outside the Princeton Public Library, where they pick-up their order. As a first-time business owner, Ponsetti admits she’s still learning the ropes as she continues to experiment with her customer demands, but for her it’s an adventure. Her favorite part about the business is visiting with her customers and being able to provide them with the healthy choices they are seeking. “It’s so nice to have this small of a store and be able to develop relationships with your customers,” she explained. “They come in, and you know what they want. I love it.” Ponsetti’s customers also seem to appreciate her friendly business manner as they recently nominated her for the Illinois Small Business Development Center’s 40 Under Forty honor. With this, Ponsetti joined the region’s Top 40 entrepreneurs this year and
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How about trying some different stuffing recipes for your Thanksgiving meal or even for Christmas. It’s fun to try something different and surprise everyone.
Cranberry Pecan Stuffing 2 cups boiling water 1 cup dried cranberries 4 tablespoons unmelted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 1-pound bag cornbread stuffing mix 1 1-pound bag herb stuffing mix 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted 2 large eggs 1 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth Preheat the oven to350°. In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the cranberries and let soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine the stuffing mixes with the parsley, pecans, onion mixture, and the cranberries and their soaking liquid in a medium bowl. Beat the eggs with the chicken broth and mix into the stuffing. Spoon the stuffing into 2 greased medium casserole dishes and bake, covered, for 40 minutes.
Mushroom Stuffing 1 1/2 1-pound loaves white bread, cut into cubes 1 1/2 bunches celery with leaves, coarsely chopped 3 sticks (12 ounces) butter 1 1/2 onions, chopped 1 10-ounce package sliced white mushrooms 1 tablespoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning 2 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water Preheat the oven to 250°. Scatter the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until dried but not browned, about 40 minutes. Let cool, increase the temperature to 350°. Working in batches, purse the celery and leaves in a food processor until chopped. In a large deep skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Mix in the celery and mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in the salt and poultry seasoning. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the beaten egg
mixture. Add the vegetables mixture and toss until well combined. Spoon the stuffing into 2 greased medium casserole dishes and bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Toasted Cornbread, Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing 2 8.5-ounce boxes corn muffin mix, such as Jiffy, prepared according to package directions and broken into chunks 1 14.5-ounce can, about 1 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup half and half 2 large eggs 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch wide pieces 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 8-ounce jar whole roasted chestnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 375°. In a large baking dish arrange the cornbread chunks in a single layer. Toast in the oven, tossing once until golden, about 10 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, half and half and eggs. Fold in the cornbread, cover and let soak for 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight. In a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon until crisp at the edges, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl discarding all but a thin coating of drippings from the skillet. Add the butter to the skillet, and then stir in the onion and celery. Cook over medium heat, stirring until softened, about 10 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, stir in the chestnuts, thyme and sage. Stir in the cranberries, parsley and soaked cornbread. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spoon the stuffing into a greased 9-by-13-
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Sage Sausage Stuffing 2 tablespoons grape juice plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 large tart apple, peeled, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound bulk sage pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 14-ounce package seasoned stuffing cubes 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh sage In a small saucepan, bring grape juice and chicken broth to a boil. Stir in cherries, remove from the heat. In a small bowl, combine apple and lemon juice, toss to coat. Set aside cherry and apple mixture. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Drain. In the same pan, sauté onion and celery in oil until tender. Add the broth, orange juice and butter, heat until butter is melted. Stir in the stuffing cubes, walnuts, sage, cherry mixture, apple mixture and sausage. Transfer to a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. If you should need to reach me, my email is judyd2313@frontier.com or you can drop a line to my attention to the BCR, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown announced Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour will extend its North American tour through April 2015. The Food Network star’s live show returned to the road Oct. 21 in Athens, Ga., and features a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music and a dash of “extreme” food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course...puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant. Brown will bring Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $127, $61, $48 and $38 and are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, 136 E. Third St., Davenport, Iowa, Ticket-
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Senior Spotlight
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BV’s Ali Siltman says coach Tiffany Gonigam has had the greatest influence on her athletic career, “because she’s a kind and supportive coach which was really important to have in those early years.”
Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate Thursday, Nov. 13 Boys basketball: Junior high— Chillicothe at PC, 5:30 p.m., Princeton Logan at Ottawa St. Francis (B), 6 p.m., PCA at St. Louis (B), 6 p.m., PCA at Dimmick (A), 6 p.m. Girls basketball: Junior high — PC at LTC Tournament, tbd
• Ali Siltman, Bureau Valley Name: Ali Siltman School: Bureau Valley . Date/place of birth: Jan. 18, 1997/ Sterling. Hometown: Walnut. Family: Parents: Kent and Kelly Siltman; sister: Erin. Sports: Volleyball and dance. Favorite sport and why: Volleyball, because going to practice or a game after school everyday was the best part of the day. I love being around my team. Favorite food and where to get it: Thin crust pepperoni pizza from Monical’s. Likes: Music, dancing, volleyball, reading. Dislikes: Disorganization. Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): Coach Gonigam, because she’s a kind and supportive coach which was really important to have in those early years. Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My older sister, Erin, because she is a great role model and a big part in why I involved myself in sports and other school activities. If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Favorite books, like The Fault in Our Stars and Graceling. The last song I listened to: Young Volcanos by Fall Out Boy. People would be surprised to know: I am going to be a dancer in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I stay home to watch: Gilmore Girls. When I need luck for a big game, I: Always use the same hair tie. The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Definitely my friend Charlie. He always says something to make everyone laugh.
Saturday, Nov. 15 Volleyball: IHSA State finals at Normal.
Friday, Nov. 14 Girls basketball: Junior high — PC at LTC Tournament, tbd Volleyball: IHSA State finals at Normal.
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Monday, Nov. 17 Girls basketball: Princeton Holiday Tournament — Stark County vs. Midland, 5 p.m., Henry vs. BV, 6:30 p.m., Princeton vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 8 p.m. Boys basketball: Junior high — PCA at Lostant, 5 p.m.
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What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I hope they say that I was smart, dedicated, and a good leader. Most embarrassing moment: Over the summer, my team and I were at a Millikin Tournament and my teammate Savannah Dean called my name, because I was suppose to substitute in for her. Instead, I threw her the towel I had been holding. I don’t really know why. The entire bench just looked at me like I was crazy. So for the beginning of the season, anytime we needed a towel, they just yelled my name. Most unforgettable moment: The moment in the locker room when my volleyball team and I looked around at each other and realized we were conference champions. Ultimate sports fantasy: I would like to play sand volleyball with Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh What I would like to do in life: I would like to become a human factors engineer. Three words that best describe myself: Honest, positive, dedicated.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Girls basketball: Princeton Holiday Tournament - Midland vs. Henry, 5 p.m., Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 p.m., PC vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 8 p.m. Boys basketball: Junior high — Annawan at Princeton Logan, 5 p.m., Malden at PCA, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 Girls basketball: Princeton Holiday Girls Tournament —
BV vs. Stark County, 5 p.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Streator, 6:30 p.m., Princeton vs. PC, 8 p.m. Boys basketball: Junior high — Princeton Logan at Streator, 4:30 p.m., Dalzell at PCA, 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Girls basketball: Princeton Holiday Girls Tournament — Streator vs. PC, 5 p.m., Stark County vs. Henry, 6:30 p.m., BV vs. Midland.
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Volleyball PTVBC signups PRINCETON — The Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club is looking for girls interested in club volleyball. Club season will start the week following the IHSA finals and follows all IHSA restrictions. Practices will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. There will be at least two teams, one 18 and under and one 16 and under. Players are accepted on a first come basis. Tournaments will start in January. Practices will be held at Logan Junior High School in Princeton. For information, contact Demi Salazar at volleyballone@comcast.net or on Facebook.
IVVP tryouts
OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will be holding tryouts for the upcoming club season. Tryouts for Long Season 15U-18U players will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9-11:30 a.m.. in the IVCC lower gymnasium. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the IVCC gym lobby. Tryouts for short season 15-16U players will be Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1:30-4 p.m. in the lower gymnasium. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. in the lobby. There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. You must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, please call Amy Kreiser at 309-319-4440 or Erin Zimbelman at 815-326-9880. You also can visit www.ivvp.org.
Basketball Met Youth basketball PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 runs Saturday mornings through Dec. 6. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up for both activities, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.
YMCA Youth basketball
PERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball will be held Saturday mornings through Dec. 21. Practices will be held Thursday evenings. Players may sign up individually or as a team.
Cost is $30 for Y members and $40 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo. com.
Soccer Met soccer league PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will be the site for an indoor soccer league for all ages to run Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 2 through Jan. 29. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.
YMCA soccer league
PERU — The youth soccer league at the Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball will be held Sunday afternoons through Dec. 22. Players may sign up individually or as a team. Cost is $40 for Y members and $50 for non-members. For more information, contact the Y at 815-223-7904 ext. 40 or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo.com.
Etcetera Sports of all sports IVS photo/Joann Bowman
PRINCETON — Eleni Leigh, a former British soccer camp instructor, will teach children ages 3-8 on how to play a variety of sports at the Bureau County Metro Center. The class will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. Session 2 will meet from Nov. 11-20.
PHS volleyball The six senior members of the PHS volleyball built good memories this season, including this Senior Night pyramid. Senior Tigresses are from (clockwise from top) Sierra Storm, Keyenna Altizer, Brianna Barajas, Taylor Clark, Colbi Schertz and Abby Jaques.
Weight training
PRINCETON — Beginning adult weight training is available at the Bureau County Metro Center. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.
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PHS golf
SPRING VALLEY — Registration is being taken for the Spring Valley Walleye Club’s Member’s Only Tournament on Nov. 29. Fees are $60. Visit www. spring-valley-walleye.org to sign up.
PHS senior golfers Sophia Suarez (left) and Sarah Crowe were presented gifts from their teammate on Senior Night this golf season.
Dodgeball
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PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center is hosting a youth dodge ball league for grades 1-6 on Fridays. The fee is $15. Call the Met at 815-8720840 for more information.
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